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December 5, 1918

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Increasing cases of pulmonary tuberculosis are noted in England, Spain and the US resulting from the influenza. Advice is to not waste money on the patent medicines and become a fresh air crank. Senator Borah starts the Senate debate on the peace process.

Source: “Advice to ‘Flu’ Convalescents,” The Grangeville Globe, Grangeville, Idaho, December 5, 1918. Page 3, Column 6.

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