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Bicycles and Tuberculosis Across Massachusetts
At the American Statistical Association meeting Dr. S W Abbott reported tuberculosis deaths among women fell from 1451 per 1000 men in 1851 to 874 in the latest year, possibly linked to more open air exercise via cycling. The piece highlights bicycle adoption,then previews events at the Fair Grounds with bike races, basketball by girls, and prizes from local merchants for participants and attendees.
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American Statistical Association
S. W. Abbott
Massachusetts Board of Health
Massachusetts
Abbott
British Medical and Surgical Journal
Calico
Messrs
Hutchinson & Hart
Robertshaw
Buck Bradley
Jordan & Booth
Ed. Harris
Sheridan & Stormer
Prof
C. E. Byrd
F. W. Bowers
Emile Kaliski
Wm Lowe
Two Brothers Cafe
E. G. Beard & Co
E. J. Conger & Co
Kahn Bro’s
Lier’s Pharmacy
Bigart & Co
Pleastsants Hardware Co
M. Levy & Son
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