Health school questions on consumption transmission
A health classroom item asks if children are born with consumption or catch it from contact. It questions protection measures and how material from consumptives might spread disease to others.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
6
A health classroom item asks if children are born with consumption or catch it from contact. It questions protection measures and how material from consumptives might spread disease to others.
A letter from Minnie Allison’s case outlines tuberculosis in the early 20th century. Charles Wilkins describes Miss Brown the state nurse and a Mont Alto Sanatorium visit, detailing air and sunshine therapy, occupational therapy, and measures to prevent contagion.
The American Red Cross launches a nationwide campaign against disease and defects. A new health center concept emerges to operate nationally, mirroring marketing and retail methods to provide clinics, nutrition and growth programs, and education for prevention and care across the country.
A local notice announces Warren races to be held Saturday with events at the Warren track. Organizers invite gatekeepers and participants to support the event and confirm arrangements for transportation and facilities.
An advertisement touts Ban Cura ointment claiming rapid healing for old sores piles burns and scalds. It lists testimonials and endorsements, pricing at $1.99 and 42 600, and cites Thompson Medical Co of Titusville Pa as the supplier.
The article highlights the American Red Cross Health Center system emphasizing its health education service to teach people how to stay well. It notes widespread operation but centers also provide medical care and other health activities through national networks.
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