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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
6
A reminiscence recalls 19th century skepticism toward germs and viruses in Texas and Mexico. The piece contrasts old Texans doubting doctors and the slow reach of medical care with notes on early sanitation and medicine by pre Columbian Mexicans and distant doctors delivering care only after long journeys.
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