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Rabies Debate and a Mad Dog Scare in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin Valley Leader letter discusses the lack of consensus on hydrophobia and recounts a Janesville scare where health officials tested a healthy spaniel for rabies. Tests misled officials, then were contradicted by Madison and Chicago labs, highlighting ongoing medical disagreement. The item also briefly advertises talking machines and cites editor interaction etiquette and a Portland street encounter anecdote from Woman's Home Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Kennel Club
Janesville
Madison
Dean Russel
Russel
Columbus Laboratories
Chicago
Evans
American Medical Association
Wisconsin Valley
Portland
Maine
April