man and vegetation. The older generations believed that freezes were necessary to kill the insects, the bugs, and the germs, and snow was needed to replenish the soil mois ture and raise the water level, to say noth ing of setting the wheat and small grain. If a good cold spell will destroy the "flu hug" which has attacked the general public during the past several weeks, we would welcome it despite the discomfort it brings. Not a home, nor a business has escaped the ravages of the “flu" and some businesses have been considerably handicapped be cause of the disease. Get set for cold weather and hope for better health during the coming six weeks. Spring will be welcomed heartily.

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