Influenza Epidemic
The scourge now appears under control, but we have had a
thorough siege of a mighty peril, and we, as a community, should be very
thankful that we have escaped a greater catastrophe.
The people as a whole are to be congratulated that they came
forward so generously with contributions that enabled the establishment of the
temporary hospital, which probably saved the day for it took away from the homes
the dangerous cases and gave to those who were left at their homes more air and
ventilation that is so essential for the proper treatment and cure of the disease.
Too much cannot be said of the wonderful and
self-sacrificing work of the women who volunteered to nurse the sick. They fought
a battle as surely as do those on the firing front, and they accepted the work
with enthusiasm and without regard for their own health.
The ladies of the several committees who made possible the
quick and thorough organization of the hospital have also done a fine work
which should not be soon forgotten, and those who have daily provided soup for
the sick are entitled to the sincere thanks of the community.
Please Be Patient
We are compelled to ask the indulgence of our readers in the
scanty paper that will be issued for a few days, due entirely to the fact that
our force is but now recovering from the influenza and hardly strong enough to
be at work. We shall have much to say about the wonderful work that has been
accomplished during the past ten days, but that will have to wait until our
boys can set it up.
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