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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

8

Contagious Diseases Declared by Town Health Board

Town Board of Health declares several infectious diseases contagious and dangerous to public health including scarlet fever diphtheria smallpox typhoid fever tuberculosis and pneumonia. Physicians must notify mayor or township clerk by phone and within 12 hours in writing. isolation advised if diagnosis is uncertain. heads of households must report subsidence and transmission details.

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Plague and Epidemic Quarantine Measures Advised

A sample placard urges immediate quarantine for Scarletina and other diseases including smallpox and cholera. It calls for strict isolation of exposed individuals and detention when necessary to protect public health.

Quarantine and Health Rules Fragment For Schools

The document details duties of mayors and clerks to report contagious diseases within 24 hours, quarantine signs, isolation and disinfection procedures, release conditions, vaccination rules, sanitary police, and restrictions on school access and public gatherings during outbreaks. It covers tuberculosis, diphtheria, smallpox, cholera, and related public health measures.

Quarantine Card Form Description From City Health Office

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a quarantine card form used under the city health officer on disease outbreaks. The text mentions consumption fever puerperal fever and whooping cough, with references to property items and personal belongings subject to quarantine procedures.

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