Smoke Declared Instrumental In Spreading "Flu"

• Physician states that spread of influenza is connected to the widespread use of high volatile coal in furnaces (as opposed to hard coal, which is being directed to the war effort.) High volatile coal puts off a great deal of smoke. Smoke and the breathing of particles can be damaging to health. • Doctor advises public about how to stock coal furnace, sift ashes to limit smoke.Newspaper article1