Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 257, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1918 — FRIDAY HOSPITAL NOTES. [ARTICLE]

FRIDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Willard Zea's oandition is very critical. , . Other influenza patients seem to be getting ,> alortg very WBll. - ' Elbert Hurley, of Knfiman, was taken to the hospital today with influenza. Royal L. Bussell, who was so severely turned this morning, is at the hospital." Miss Ryan, one of'the nurses, .has influenza.

The hospital force is overworked by the present epidemic. It is impossible to get sufficient help, as nurses and others are needed. The maid is sick and another is greatly needed. Possibly some one would help out temporarily. You can help if’.you will be satisfied to call the relatives of patients rather than telephoning to the hospital. The management is anxious to give a word to all, but in asking for this service you are taking time often needed by the one about whom you are inquiring. You are anxious about your loved ones but the conditions at the hospital make it necessary that all effort possible be given to the sick. You will co-operate, we are sure. Dr. E. iN. Loy has been appointed I surgeon for the Monon railroad in ! place of Dr. I. M. Washburn, Who is now in the war service.. ,