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Soda Fountains Face Health Crusade in Ohio
A Dayton doctor exposed how dirty soda fountain glasses spread disease and led Ohio to strict sterilization rules. Utensils must be boiled or steamed, with clean handling, clean refrigerators, and protected straws. The campaign aims to curb tuberculosis typhoid and other illnesses by enforcing sanitary practices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Morton Howell
Dayton
Ohio
Howell
Ohio State Board of Health
Board of Health
James E. Bauman
Ohio Health Board