Influenza, which (like the poor) seems to be " always with ns,” is by no means as modern a complaint as many people imagine. It was well known in the eighteenth century, and is mentioned by many of the industrious diarists of that period. There is a reference to it, too, in Samuel Foote’s comedy, ‘ The Lame Lover,’ which was written in 1770. “ Order Joe to run to Alderman Inkles,” says one of the chan, acters; “ sorry can’t wait upon him, but confined to bed two days with the new influenza.” He on guard ngainst Influenza. Take “ XAZOL, the ready for use and moneysaving remedy. 60 'doses Is 64—[AdvtJ
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Evening Star, Issue 18926, 28 April 1925, Page 5
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108Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 Evening Star, Issue 18926, 28 April 1925, Page 5
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