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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
9
A fervent plea urges Charleston mothers and fathers to uncover hard truths about diseases harming the city’s youth. The author warns neglect now could jeopardize the lives and happiness of tomorrow’s sons and daughters, urging collective action.
The Charleston Ministerial Association presents first hand health and court records detailing at least 100 so called sporting girls in Charleston, most under 25, with 80 to 85 percent diseased. A plan for a Christian reclamation home is proposed, and pastors will address congregations on Sunday May 31 to warn parents and protect children.
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