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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
12
Michigan has posted year by year gains in seal sales from 1811 through 1920. The record lists figures such as 1911 745 210 and 1920 12 201 702, with notable jumps in 1917 and 1919. The appeal urges continued support to surpass 1926 and maintain steady growth.
Frank B. Leland reflects on sixteen years of battles against tuberculosis in the United States. He notes the shift from ignorance to action, the spread of preventive and curative methods, and growing public support. He cites Dr. Trudeau and local sanatoria as early examples and hints at further efforts in Michigan.
The article argues TB can be cured with early detection, fresh air, rest, good food, and no financial stress. It cites a Detroit program caring for 45 girls with 38 recoveries, notes Michigan sanatoria and open air schools, and warns against complacency while urging continued public education and follow up care.
Governor Groesbeck advocates the Michigan Tuberculosis Association Christmas seals sale to fund tuberculosis relief efforts. Proceeds aid patients and communities, with salesmen volunteering without pay in a labor of love. Christmas seals on mail support health campaigns. Capitol, Lansing, October 17, 1921.
A pledge extols statewide health from lake borders to hill and plain. It vows pure air, outdoor life, relief from illness, and the region’s wealth through a hardy race, children’s laughter, and women’s grace as the heritage of health.
Harriet Culver profiles the Anna T. Dodge Building at the Detroit Tuberculosis Sanatorium where Christmas Seals funds aid ill children. She highlights Anne Lieberman and other youngsters whose recoveries and care illustrate the charity’s impact and the mothers’ devoted help.
Report from Sept 1920 to July 1921 by State Department of Heath and Michigan TB Association. Covers 43 counties and 114 towns with 2500 examined in Sabercalges clinics Provided figures include 158 positive TB cases 720 suspected TB cases 168 examined in ex-soldier clinics 2s0.
Dr R M Olin Michigan commissioner of health endorses the state tuberculosis association seal sale. He urges December purchases of Christmas seals as an investment in health and community welfare, noting the association’s proven record in lowering deaths and easing suffering.
State Superintendent T. E. Johnson praises the annual Christmas seals sale as an important intramural effort. He notes its role in child and parent awareness of the fight against the white plague and in fostering neighborly concern and moral guidance.
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