Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1920 — “FLU” EPIDEMIC SWEEPING LAND [ARTICLE]

“FLU” EPIDEMIC SWEEPING LAND

MANY CASES HERE.—WHAT TO DO TO FIGHT THE “FLU.” Don’t wait until you get the “Flu.” Do the things that will prevent it. The "Flu” like many diseases, get’s a start from an infected throat. The deadly germs are inhaled through the nose or mouth and take seat in a sore or infected throat. Thus the value of a good throat gargle, something to expel these germs. Such a remedy should be used daily, during this epidemic, not only to prevent the “Flu,” but pneumonia, coughs and colds. Many cases of the “Flu” like pneumonia, are the out-growth of a cOld. Cold* are ofttimes treated, too lightly, some believe in “wearing a cold out,” when in reality it usually wears the patient out, leaving them weak, run-down and quite susceptible to all contagion, especially the “Flue” and Pneumonia. “Flu” Preventive* For All. One of the best known throat gargles or sore-throat remedies used in preventing the “Flu” was discovered dpring the “Flu” epidemic of last year. It is especially compounded to prevent the “Flu,” Pneumonia and Coughs and Colds and is another of the famous Dr. McCrillus Products. ... To assist in fighting this epidemic and as a special inducement the McCriMus Company, for the next ten days only, Is giving “Free” this 60c bottle (rs Sore Throat or “Flu” Remedy with every $1.25 purchase of their Cough and Cold Remedies, which includes a 60c bottle of Cough Syrup, 30c jar of Menthol Camphor Ointment, 25c box of Cold & Grippe Tablets and a 10c box of Cough Lozenges. AH well known “Flu” Remedies as well as having fought Coughs, Colds, Croup, etc., since their introduction in 1840. Any of these remedies may be bought separately at their regular price. Heflp keep down this epidemic. Help stop the great loss of life and suffering from the “Flu,” Pneumonia, Coughs & Colds. GO AT ONCE to one of the following “McCrillus dealers” and take advantage

of this unusual offer: Long’s Drug Store, Rensselaer. C. A. Parkinson, Pleasant Ridge. Cavendish’s Store, Newland. Parr Mercantile Co., Parr. Cameron’s Drug Store, Medaryville. • Gail Michal, Kniman. DeMotte Merc. Co., DeMotte.