The Daily Star-Mirror
VOLUME IX
NUMBER 9
MO SCOW, LATAH COUNTY, IDAHO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1920
INFLUENZA BREAKS
MUCH ALARM FELT OVER LARGE
NUMBER OF CASES AT
MOUNTAIN HOME
Influenza, the worst plague that
ever swept over the United States, has
again made its appearance in Idaho in
virulent form. Mountain Home has
68 cases and the disease is making its
appearance in other localities. Alarm
as felt and precautionary measures are
urged in all localities.
Stevenson, county health officer is in
receipt of a telegram from the state
health office at Boise urging that
stringent steps be taken to prevent the
disease getting a foothold here and,
in case it appears, to control and
stamp it out quickly. The telegram,
received this morning, says:
"Influenza epidemic in several communities in Idaho. Stringent steps
are essential for its control. This office requests a sharp look out for
Dr. J. W.
cases with complete and prompt reports. We advocate and will support
local authorities and vigorous action."
The telegram was signed by Dr. E. E.
Laubaugh, who is director of the public health in Idaho.
Many Cases at Mountain Home.
BOISE, Idaho.—Influenza has broken out at Mountain Home in proportions which may indicate the return of
the dreaded epidemic to Idaho. Sixty-eight cases have developed there since
last Wednesday, the first evidence this
winter of anything like a serious return of the disease to the state. 