The 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic-Appeal to the Public
From: Oakland Tribune, 21 October 1918, Page 4, COlumn 6
AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC
As a result of war conditions and the present epidemic of influenza, there has been an abnormal increase in local telephone traffic.
Patrons will be performing a patriotic service by refraining from using their telephone for local service, except when absolutely necessary, in order that the service of the Government, War Industries, and other vitally important interests may not suffer.
