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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
3
In a strained family scene Mary and John Jones discuss sick child Mabel and worry over a suspected waterborne illness. Dr. Thompson links the cases to contaminated water, warning typhoid carriers may spread outbreaks with train arrivals, while the town awaits tests and a treatment plan.
In the town the doctor explains that water safety relies on a sanitary engineer skilled in water purification and sewerage disposal. He cites typhoid transmission from contaminated water or food and urges state and national action to fund and employ a sanitary engineer to test and safeguard water supplies. The discussion notes Missouri lacks such an engineer and politics and funding hinder progress. The community plans to lobby candidates for legislative support.
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