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Public Charity Burden Grows From Influenza Epidemic
Caroline M. Cuddeback reports in Orange County that the 1918 influenza outbreak increased children dependent on public support by 26 or more, with 74 dependents at year end dropping to 93, many orphaned or placed in foster homes. The note details funds, court actions, and distribution to Albany Orphan Asylum, Leake Watts, Rivle Riverdale, and other homes.
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Caroline M. Cuddeback
Orange County
State Charities Aid Association
Septembao
Mar “Ark
Mafinencn
Frafkins
Luke
Peardan
Thessamramia
Cera
Suise
Clive
Jersey
Barca Hy
St. Mars’s
Albany Orphan Asylum
Leake & Watts Orphan House
Yonkers
New York
Westchester
St. Joseph's Home
Peekskill
St Mary's Orphan Asylum
Port Jervis
Blooming Grove
Chester
Cornwall
Deerpark
Goshen
Minisink
Monroe
Montgomery
Mount Hope
New Windsor
Tuxedo
Wallkill
Warwick
Wawayanda
Middletown City
Port Jervis City
County
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