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Newspaper Page TextTHE GAZETTE-TWra. HETPIfER. ORBOOJT, THTRSDAV, OCTOBER 17, 1918. PAGE FOIH THE GAZETTE-TIMES The Heppner Gaiette. Established March 3i. 1SSJ. The Heppner Times, Established November Is, 1S9T. Consolidated February 15. 1911. Published every Thursday morning by Yawter Craword and Spencer Crawford and entered at the rostotflee at Hepp ner, Oretron, as second-class matter. ADVEKT1S1M! KATF.S ttlYEX OS APPLICATION SL'HSCRllTIOS RATKS: One Year 2 00 Six Months - - 100 Three Months - - Single Copies - MORROW t 01 TY OFFICIAL PAPER SUITRESS PUBLICITY. The essence of C. 5. Jackson's tax publication bill is that it does away with notioe to the public of the names of property-owners whose taxes are lou;r past due. The property-owner may postpone tax payment indefinite ly so far as any fear of publicity is concerned. Mr. Jackson's measure puts an end to printing the delin quent tax list. In one important way the measure Is deceptive. It sails under the amouflage of substituting a mailed notice for the published notice. In effect, the bill proposes no such substitution, for already each property-owner whose postoffice address is on file with the tax collector is notified when his taxes are due. The only substitution there will be in effect under the Jackson bill will be to send another notice by mail to follow the ineffective first notice, in stead of publishing the list in the county paper where the public may read it and ascertain who the delin quents are. The Jackson bill in effect substitutes suppression for publicity. It is notorious that the bill origi nates in Mr. Jackson's desire to punish the country press of the state by depriving it of the little revenue that has come to it by annual publi cation of the delinquent tax list If the measure is understood by the taxpayers and the public, it will be defeated on its merits. Were the motive behind it generally under stood, it would be buried by an over whelming negative majority as a Tebuke to the bullying tactics em ployed by a wealthy newspaper pub lisher to bend the small country papers to bis will or break them as punishment for their independence of his dictation. Oregon Voter. FARM LABOR EXEMPTIONS A careful survey of the farm labor situation carled out in twenty five counties of the state shows the fol lowing interesting facts and has helped to bring to the attention of the draft boards and federal author ities the seriousness of the labor situation from the farmers stand point. The same situation is also found in the war industries. The 1918 crop was seeded and harvested with little or no loss on account of labor shortage but many men who helped during the season have already been called and practi cally every county is facing a re duction in crop for the coming year unless great care is used in making exemptions. The sheep men are suffering in every important sheep county on account of the experienced herders being taken. Cattle men and the wheat farmers in the larger wheat belts are very little better off In other words the farmers have been able to get by under conditions in the past but face a more serious situation the coming year. Five Eastern Oregon counties re port a visible shortage at this time of 162 farm laborers and 131 stock men. In these same counties 8,500 acres of land are reported idle for lack of help to get the crop planted. To offset this shortage Jay Dobbins of Enterprise, Oregon, has been ap pointed advisor for the Eastern Oregon section. Those who have skilled help subject to call should take up with him the matter of claiming exemption for many who do not wish to make that claim for themselves. While the county agent has received no instructions from Mr. Dobbins we have been Instructed from Washington D. C. to assist in every way possible the establish ment of just exemption claims. Bucks For Sal Have eomo choice 2-year-old Rambouillet rams and cross-bred Kambouillet-Lincoln rams and a few Lincoln rams for sale. Write or wire PENDLETON SHEEP COMPANY Dan P. Smythe, Pres., or T, F. Boylen, Mgr., Pendleton, Oregon. . Until different instructions are re ceived we supsest that where farm help has made no claim for exemp tion, the farmer for whom such man has been and is working submit the facts to the county agent who will forward the claim to the district advisor together with a statement of the labor situation and such recom mendations as the case may warrens. A WIN THE WAR CONGRESS The Main election supports the ad ministration's policy of force to the bitter end. Let us elect no pacifists this Fall. The four Congressmen elected from Maine, all Republicans, stood b the President when many of his own party failed to do so. They voted for every war appropriation, for the couscription acts, and for confer ring all the extraordinary powers the President and his advisers sought This is a good time for the voters to turn down every pacifist no matter to what party he belongs and to n;;tke it their particular business to elect to Congress none but those who can be depended upon to sustain the policy of force until Germany has teen driv en to her knees and a peace with Tic tory achieved. Leslie's Weekly. The same may be said of the four Republican Congressmen from Oregon Senator. McNary and Representa tives Hawley, Sinnott and McArthur. They have unhesitatingly given the President the support he has sought in carrying out his effective war pro gram. Governor Withycombe also has cooperated in every war activity. Their records stand 100 per cent There is no excuse for replacing these trustworthy and dependable public of ficials in these critical times by un trained and inexperienced men. Tbe voters of this state will fall short of their patriotic duty if they neglect to reelect Senator McNary and Represen tatives Hawley, Sinnott and McArthur, and Governor Withycombe. Senator McNary and other members of the Oregon delegation are on the job at Washington attending to their official duties while contenders for their seats in Congress are actively campaigning here at home. Voter will do well to retain in Congress the men who are now faithfully represent ing the Interests of the state and loy ally standing behind the President and his prosecution of the war. This i no time to send new and untrained men to Congress. Senator McNary was one of the 27 Republican Senators to support the Susan B. Anthony equal suffrage amendment The measure failed to pass. Twenty-one of the 31 negative votes were cast by Democratic Sena tors. Oregon women should remem ber this when they go to the polls November t. Governor Withycombe has been safe and sound. He has conducted the state with credit through perhaps the most trying period of itr existence; he has thorough grasp of all state matters, and we say frankly that he should be permitted to continue to work and the state will be the gainer. Hlllsboro Independent WE WANT SALES REPRESENTA TIVES IN EVERY TOWN IN OREGON. We prefer men who have sold stock, insurance, real estate, bookB; or who have had no sales experience but would like to develop into sales men. We train every applicant ac cepted and provide a system that will enable anyone who works to make from $75.00 to $150.00 per week. Can also use women of exceptional ability. Position permanent. In ap plying state age, past business exper ience, number of years you have lived in community, and references. Address in confidence. KANE MFG. CO., 27 L. C. Smith Bldg, Seattle, Wash. Frank Moore, young farmer on the creek between Heppner and Lexing ton, was in town Saturday. Frank states that he finds good uso for his "Tin Lizzie" aside from riding back and forth from the ranch to town. He lias rigged up an attachment for the Ford and runs his feed chopper v.ith it. This beats paying out $275 for a gasoline engine to run the chopper, and the auto works like a charm. Mr. Rhinehart of Monument came to Heppner on Monday and is now sick at the Sanitorlum with what appears to be typhoid fever. UNCLE SAM'S ADVIGE0N FLU U. S. Public Health Service Issues Official Health Bulletin on influenza. LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT. Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In Origin Germ Still Unknown Peo ple Should Guard Against "Droplet Infection" Surgeon General Blue Makes Authoritative Statement Wnshlnrloii. D. CL tSneclnl.) Al though King Alplionso of Spain was one of ibe victim of the infilled . epi demic In tSTCi and again this summer, Spanish aullHiritles repudiate any claim to Influenza as a "Spanish" dis ease. If ine people of this country lo tint take care the epidemic- will he roine so widespread throughout the United Stale, that soon we shall heiir the disease railed "American" Inllu enza. In response to a request for definite information concerning Spanish inllu enza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of ttie O. S. Public Health Service hus authorized tbe following official Inter view: What Is Spanish Influenza? Is it something new? Doea it come from Spain? "The disease now occurring lo this country and railed "Spanish Infiuen ta' resemble a very contagious kind oi 'cold' accompanied by fever, pains Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases As Dangeroas as Paboa Gaa Shells In the bead, eyes, ears, back or other parts of the body and a feeling of se vere sickness. In moat of the cases the symptom disappear after three or Sour days, the patient then rapidly recover ing. Some of the patients, howaver, develop pneumonia, or Inflammation of the ear, or meningitis, and many of these complicated cases die. Whether this so-called 'Spanish' Influenza Is Identical with the epidemics of Influen za of earlier years ts not yet known. "Epidemics of Influenza have visited this country since 1647. It Is Interest ing to know that this first epidemic was brought bar from Valencia. Spain. Sine that time there' have been nnmerons epidemics of the dis ease. In 1889 and 1890 an epidemic of influenza, starting somewhere In tbe Orient, spread first to Russia and thence over practically the entire civ ilized world. Three years later there was another flare-up of the disease. Both times the epidemic spread wide ly over tbe United States. "Although the present epidemic Is called 'Spanish Influenza,' there Is no reason to believe that It originated In Spain. Some writers who have studied the question believe that the epidemic came from the Orient and they call at tention to the fact that the Germans mention the disease as occurring along the eastern front In the summer and fall of 1917." How can "Spanish Influenza" be rec ognized? "There Is as yet no certain way In which a single case of 'Spanish Influ enza' can be recognized. On the oth er hand, recognition Is easy where there Is a gronp of cases. In contrast to the outbreaks of ordinary courIis and colds, which usually occur In the cold months, epidemics of influenza may occur at any season of the year. Thus the present epidemic raged most Intensely In Europe In May, June and July. Moreover, In the case of ordi nary colds, the general symptoms (fever, pain, depression) are by no means as severe or as sudden in their onset as tbey are In Influenza. Final ly, ordinary colds do not spread through tbe community so rapidly or so extensively as does Influenza. "In most cases a person taken sick with Influenza feels sick rather sud denly. He feels weak, has pains In the eyes, ears, head or back, and may be sore all over. Many patients feel dizzy, some vomit Host of the pa tients complain of feeling chilly, and with this come a fever In which the temperature rises to 100 to 104. In most cases tbe pulse remains relative ly slow. "In appearance one Is struck by the fact that" tbe pati" ' looks sick. His eyes and the lanei Me of his eyelids may be slightly bloodshot,' or 'con gested,' as tbe doctors say. There may be running from the nose, or there may be some cough. These signs of a cold may not be marked ; never theless the patient looks and feels very sick. "In addition to the appearance and the symptoms as already described, examination of the patient's blood may aid the physician In recognizing 'Span Ish Influenza,' for It ha bean found that In this disease 'the number of I white corpuscles shows little or no In : crease above the normal It Is possi ble that the laboratory Investigations now being ninde through the National Research Council and the Culled States Hygienic laboratory will fur nish a more certain way In which Indi vidual rases of this disease can be recognized." What is the course of the disease? Do people die of it? 'Ordinarily, ihe fever lusts from three to four days ami the piilienl re covers Bm while the proportion of dtaths in the present epidemic has generally been low, in some places the bUI break lias heen severe mill dentil luive been numerous When death oc curs II Is usually the result of a com plicttlion." What causes the disease and how Is It spread? "Knctvrlolnglsts who have studied In fluenza epidemics in the prist have found In many of the cases a very small rod-shaped germ culled, after lis discoverer. I'fellTer's hacillns. In other cases of apparently the same kind of disease there were found imeuuuicoecl, Ihe genus nf lohar pneumonia Still others have heen caused 'by strepto cocci, nnd by others germs with long names. "No matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic. It Is now believed that lulluen.a Is always spread from person to person, the germs being carried with "the air nlong with the very small droplets of mucus, expelled by coughing or sneezing, forceful talking, nnd the like hy one who already has the germs of the dis ease. They may also be carried aliout in tbe air In the form of dust coming from dried mucus, from coughing and sneezing, or from careless people who spit on the floor and on the sidewalk. As In most other catching diseases, a person who has only a mild attack of the disease himself may give a very severe attack to others." What should be done by those who catch the disease? ."It Is very Important that every per son who becomes sick with Influenza should go home at once and go to bed. This will help keep away dangerous complications and will, at the same time, keep the patient from scattering lhe disease far and wide. It Is highly uraunuiu turn uy vuo uv miuweu W sleep In the same' room with the pa tient' In fact, no one but the nurse should be allowed In the room.' "If there Is cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, care should be taken that all such dis charges are collected on bits of gauze or rag or paper napkins and burned. If the patient complains of fever and headache, he should be given water to drink, a cold compress to the forehead and a light sponge. Only such medi cine should be given as Is prescribed by the doctor. It Is foolish to ask the druggist to prescribe and may be dan gerous to take the so-called 'safe, sure and harmless' remedies advertised by patent medicine manufacturers. "If the patient Is so situated that he can be attended only by some one who must also look after others In the fam ily, It Is advisable that such attendnnt wear a wrapper, apron or gown over the ordinary house clotbes while In the sick room and slip this off when leav ing to look after the others. "Nurses and attendants will do well to guard against breathing In danger ous disease germs by wearing a simple fold of gauze or mask while near the patient" Will a person who has had Influenza before catch the disease again? "It Is well known that an attack of measles or scnrlet fever or smallpox usually protects a person against an other attack of the same disease. This appears not to be true of 'Spanish in fluenza.' According to newspaper re ports the King of Spain suffered an attack of Influenza during the epi demic thirty years ago, and was again stricken during the recent outbreak In Spain." How can one guard against Influ enza? "In gunrdlng agalnBt disease of all kinds, It Is Important that the body be kept strong and able to fight off dis ease germs. This can be done by hav ing a proper proportion of work, piny and rest, by keeping the body well clothed, and by eating sufficient whole some and properly selected food. In connection with diet, It ts well to re member that milk Is one of the best all-around foods obtainable for adults as well as children. So far as a dis ease like Influenza Is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between its spread and overcrowded homes. While It is not always possible, especially in times like the present, to avoid such overcrowding, people should consider the health danger nnd make every effort to reduce the home overcrowd ing to a minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized. "When crowding is unavoidable, as In street cars, core should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to In hale directly the air breathed out by another person. "It Is especially Important to be ware of the person who coughs or sneezes without covering his mouth and nose. It also follows that one should keep out of crowds and stuffy places as much as possible, keep homes, offices and workshops well air ed, spend some time out of doors each day, walk to work If at all practicable In short, make every possible effort to breathe as much pure air as pos sible, "In all health matters follow the ad vice of your doctor and obey the regu lations of your local and state health officers." , "Cover up each cough and sneeze, If you don't you'll spread diseany", NOTICK OK FINAL SKTTLKMEXT. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has filed in the County Court of the State of Oregon for Morrow County his final account as administrator of the estate of Ellen E. Lacy, deceased, and bald Court has appointed Monday, the 2nd day of December, 191$, as the time for hearing and settlement of said final account; objections to said final ac count must be filed on or before said date. WILLIAM C. LACY, Administrator. James Ayers, who farms on Little Butter creek, was a business caller at Heppner on Monday. ! 809-Acre Creek Ranch llL' milos of creek. 110 acres under ditch. One half mile from town. Good house and good out buildings. A bargain if taken at once. $20,000, ON EASY TERMS. ROY V. WHITEIS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Heppner, Oregon cAgency 'Victor Ladies Tailoring Co. Henderson Maurice Toilet Articles La 'Princess and Qossard Corsets New Store New Goods I have just opened up my New Stock of Millinery On Main Street opposite Hay lor's Jewelry Store and will carry a complete stock of Millinery, Corsets, and Toilet Articles &MS.L There is room in the amateur's equipment for a camera in the 3A size the 3A Junior offers the opportunity, and at small cost. From its size and proportions, the 3A picture is the most satisfying of any of the amateur sizes. It is this fact, coupled with its adaptability to the various forms of amateur picture-making, that has made the 3A size standard. 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