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PLENTY TO DO YET
The Board of Health as a precau
tionary measure’against the inroads
of infantile paralysis here, extended
the time for school opening to Sept.
13th. The theatre was also closed, it
will open on Thursday this week.*
Sunday schools did not meet and oth
er measures were taken to try and
prevent this dread disease from coin
ing here. Many are of the opinion
that the Board of Health overdid it
when there were no cases here. After
all prevention is a wonderflu thing
and who knows but that their action
may have' wonderful results. Let us
hope so, anyway. Many authorities
. are of the opinion that the colder
weather will help a lot to stop the
spread of the paralysis of which there
has been over 1100 cases in Ontario
since June.
As we said above, prevention is a
wonderful thing and while the Board
of Health has this preventive ideapn
mind it would be a very fine thing
if they would establish a free clinic
for the administration of ..toxoid
which will prevent diphtheria. We
have not had a case,of diphtheria
here for a long time but one can nev
er tell when a case or an epidemic
will occur. Many times through this
column we have suggested that tox
oid be given free here so that our
children may be immunized against
diphtheria. We hope that before long
this treatment will be available, free,
to all the children, in this district.
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CONGRATULATIONS
TO LUCKNOW
Last week our neighbors at Luck
now voted $7,000 to build a Com
munity Hall and Arena. The vote
was 5 to 2 in favor of the by-law, a
majority of 110 votes out of 246 vot
es cast. Those who started this pro-'
ject which went over with a bang,
must feel justly proud that the rate
payers of the town got behind -them
in such a majority.
Lucknow will have two new fine
buildings in the near future, the com
munity hall-Arena and a new Post
Office.'
Progress such as this proves be
yond a doubt that the smaller towns
of Ontario are still very much alive.
Congratulations, Lucknow I '»* * * ♦
WHAT NEXT?
The waters of the Mediterranean
Sea have been anything but peaceful
since the Spanish War commenced
but the piracy of submarines which
has taken place recently may be the
means of causing international trou
ble, The trouble ovex* neutrality in
Spa'in was passing over when this
new menace popped up.
Now the powers have to meet and
try to settle this new difficulty. Sub
marine piracy will cause a greater
strain between the nations of Europe
as suspicions one against the other
will become greater. The nations of
Europe, if they desire peace, which
most of them do, we hope, will when
they meet to discuss this problem,
iron out this difficulty and preserve
the peace of Europe,* * ♦ *
Wingham Fall Fair Dates are Sep
tember 29th and 30th. Keep these
dates in mind.* * ♦ ♦
The cooler weather over the week
end was a blessing. The hot weather
we have been having was very hard
on those who wqre workmg at har
vest and threshing.* * ♦ ♦
The Canadian National Exhibition
directors are considering extending
the great international fair to three
weeks. The idea, we suppose is, that
you cannot get too much of a good
thing.* * * *
A scientist says we humans have
a brain like a fish. Maybe that is
where the expression “poor fish"’
came from.* * * *
The election will be all over in four
weeks. This will give the ‘I told you
so’ fellows a chance to talk.*
War not only takes a great toll of
lives but is very expensive. The Japs
are asking for $80,000,000 for expens
es in the Chinese campaign.* * . * *
For a war that has not been de
clared the Japanese-Chinese affair is
getting bigger and bigger and it is
only a little over three weeks old.
What will it be by the time it reach
es maturity.* * * ♦
A new record has been set up^ for
flying across the United States, nine
hours, 36 minutes. There appears to
be no end to speed^in the air.* * * ♦
Due to Earl Rowe’s car going out
of commission on his way to a nom
inating convention he was forced to
thumb a ride. These are days that
most politicians are looking for a lift.* * * ♦
Sir Malcolm Campbell set a new
world’s 'motorboat speed record last
week. He holds the record for auto
speed also. If he is looking for new
records to break he
the airways.* *
A non-stop flight
Australia, 9,142 miles, will be at
tempted soon by the Royal Air
Force. This is 2,394 miles further
than the present record of 7,730
miles.
* * ♦
Low Rail Fares to
WESTERN FAIR
LONDON
SEPT. 13-18
In effect from many points in Ontario
SINGLE FARE
For the Round Trip
GOOD GOING SEPTEMBER 11-18
RETURN LIMIT - SEPTEMBER 21
Full particulars from any Agent
T.390B
CANADIAN
INATIONAL
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will have to try
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from Britain to
For those planning a motor tour, it
is best to get a large road map. This
will tell you everything you want to
know, except how to fold it up again.
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The Ontario Department of Health
Presents a Statement by
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’Wingham Utilities Commission
4 Phone 15<.
Realizing the anxiety which exists in the public mind today with respect to the increased prevalence of Poliomyelitis
("Infantile Paralysis”) in Toronto and other parts of the province, the Academy of Medicine of Toronto, which
represents more than one thousand physicians, called a special meeting of its Council, September 1st, to review the
whole situation. To this meeting were invited representatives from all departments of medicine interested in this
subject. • A j
At the conclusion of the conference, during which time all of the pertinent facts of the present situation
Were presented and discussed, it was felt that, in fairness to the public, an official statement should be made to
set forth the facts exactly as they exist. To this end, a committee was appointed to prepare and issue an official
statement, which follows: '
Poliomyelitis ("Infantile Paralysis”) is a communicable disease.
It is definitely known that it is caused by the entrance into the
body of a minute form of life known as a virus. It is known
also that this virus enters commonly through the upper part of
the nasal tract. There is no evidence that the disease is con
veyed by flies or domestic animals.
When an outbreak of the disease occurs, healthy persons as
well as those ill with the disease are found to harbour the virus
in the secretions of the nose and throat. The disease is, there
fore, spread through the contact of persons one with another.
Usually the virus occasions only a mild illness but some
times the virus enters the central nervous system, which may,,
result in paralysis. The majority of adults are not susceptible
to the disease.
Present Situation
While the number of cases reported in Toronto is greater than
in any previous outbreak of this disease, and there is no reason
to presume that the incidence rate is likely to decline within
the next two or three weeks, it must be borne in mind that not
25% of these cases show any evidence whatever of paralysis.
Furthermore, among those developing paralysis, the majority
eventually will recover complete use ofdtheir paralysed limbs.
It would appear, therefore, that while there is every reason for
the public to view the present situation with concern, “there is
no justification for undue alarm or hysterical behaviour.
According to figures computed by the Department of
Health, Ontario, to date, there are estimated to be 750 cases in
Ontario, of which 285 have occurred in the City of Toronto.
Of this number, 212 cases have been admitted to the Riverdale
Isolation Hospital, only 54 of whpm developed some degree
of paralysis. There were 11 deaths in this group. Statistics of
a similar nature apply to the Hospital for Sick Children, which
has received its cases not only from Toronto but from other
parts of the province.
• Control Measures
These include the strict isolation of all per-----___ „2_ —
disease and the quarantine of those who nave been in imme
diate contact.
In as much as it is not known who are or are not-carriers
of this disease, it is advisable to reduce to a minimum, contact
with other people. In other words, keep out of crowds. As
children are particularly susceptible, it is most important that
they be kept as far as possible from mingling with other per
sons. For this reason, the opening.of the schools of Toronto
has been deferred and the Department of Health of the Pro
vince of Ontario has recommended to parents that they see to
it that their children-avoid attendance at theatres, playgrounds,
bathing pools and beaches^ and other places of amusement
where children congregate. The Academy agrees with the pro
vincial and municipal health authorities that the responsibility
for the control of the activities of children is primarily the
duty of the parents.
The Department of Health of Ontario has completed
within its own organization plans whereby serum for the
treatment of this disease is available in any part of the province
upon the request of the attending physician.
Nasal Spray
Experimental work with animals indicates that Poliomyelitis
can be prevented by spraying the extreme upper part of the.
inside of the nose with a harmless solution of zinc sulphate.
This was discovered during the past year. To date, its value in
the prevention of Poliomyelitis in humans is not known. To
be in any degree effective, the spray must be applied high up
inside the nose. This can only be done with a specially con
structed atomizer and by a physician thoroughly familiar with
this type of work. The application of this or any other spray
by an ordinary atomizer or to the lower part of the nose is
quite useless. The possible value of the nasal spray properly
administered is being determined at the present time in Toronto.
The Council of the Academy of Medicine of Toronto
. endorses the attitude adopted by the provincial Department of
Health and the local Board of Health in respect to measures
designed to control the present situation. We would respect
fully suggest that the general public will best serve its own
interests By endeavoring to follow the advice which is being
given by these health authorities.
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PRESIDENT OF
THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE
TORONTO
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DISTRICT NEWS son said no inquest would be held.
Seaforth Man Has 93rd Birthday
Congratulations and best wishes
ate extended to Mr. Sidney Jacobs,
who on Saturday^ Sept. 4th celebrat
ed his 93rd birthday* Mr. Jacobs is
one of Seaforth’s oldest residents,
both in point of years and length of
residence, and is still in the enjoy-
nteht of comparatively good health,
Man Found Drowned
The cloy of William JSaines, 66,
Kincardine was found in the Kincar
dine harbour three hours before lie
was to have appeared in court on a
charge of forgery, Dr, John Fergu-
Tractor Topples Into Creek
Losing control of the steam tractor
he was driving, Joseph McAllister,
Elora, narrowly escaped serious in
jury wheh the heavy engine toppled
over a twelve-foot drop into a creek
on a sideroad two miles north of Fl
ora, McAllister was proceeding down
a grade when, it is believed, the steer
ing apparatus became loosened, caus
ing him to lose control of the mach
ine, which careened do’wn the hill arid
rolled over, carrying with it the grain
separator which was being drawn be
hind, McAllister jumped clear of the
speeding htachine before it upset.
Slipped Doing Reel Breaks Wrist
•’ Demonstrating the intricate steps
of the Scotch reel at a dance follow
ing her. daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Al
lan Maclver of Ripley fell and frac
tured her right wrist as she threw out
her arm to break the fall after she
slipped.
held at Walkerton Nov* 2nd instead
of at Chatham.
Chatham Trial for Walkerton j
Crown Attorney H. D. Smith, K. C. |
Chatham announced he had received
advice that an order had been issued
at Osgoode Mail, directing a change ,
of venue in connection with the trial J
of Walter Turner, 35-year-oid Dres
den man charged with the murder of
his wife, Evelyn. The trial will be
Six-Iri-Ohe Corn i
Last week an unusual growth of
corn Was brought into the office
which had been picked iri Mr. Frank
McAllister’s garden.
Apparently the cornstalk had
thrown out a challenge to its compan
ions to see which one cotlid produce
the most cobs. This particular one
had succeeded in growing six cobs
from one base. The centre cob was
the largest and most evenly formed,
and Jive smaller cobs wore arranged
around it, similar to the petals on a
freshly opened flower.—Clinton News
Hurt by Another’s Gallantry <
Jos. L. Kocher received very pain
ful injuries when he was hit by an
automobile driven by Vyilfred Nie-
sen, sori of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Nie-
sen. It appears that Joe was walk
ing up the road, and two young lad
ies were parading On the opposite
side of the travelled highway. In bls
efforts to avoid injuring the ladies,
Wilfred allowed his machine to bump
Mr. Kochef, who was thrown some
distance by the impact The injur
ed man had ho bones broken, but he
is certain that he received well on to
a million bruises, judging from the
way they all hurt.—Mildmay Gazette.
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