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In the city of Louisville, Ky., the epidemic started September 26, and the total number of cases up to December 21 is reported as being 9,445. Out of this number 772 deaths occurred from pneumonia. No distinction is made here between broncho-pneumonia and lobar pneumonia, but the presumption from the records of other cities at this time is that these were cases of broncho-pneumonia following influenza. The weather was described as being delightful fall weather. The statement is made by the authorities that while the epidemic is still prevalent, it is confined largely to children and is rapidly abating.

The first case in the city of St. Louis was reported about October 7, and up to December 23 there had been 31,531 cases reported to the Bureau of Health. They recorded 1,920 deaths with influenza given as a contributing cause. Preceding the time when the epidemic was at its height the weather was fair and warm, and the statement is made that, “without going into the matter exactly, we have been of the opinion that damp, rainy weather has been a help in controlling the disease.” The opinion was expressed by the Commissioner of Health that the disease had now abated.