Whooping Cough Vaccine Not Endorsed in 1920 Letter
A 1920 Washington note from the Bureau of Public Health Service says pertussis vaccine has not proven value as a prophylactic or treatment. It urges strict quarantine to keep children away from the disease, citing grave danger if the vaccine fails and contact occurs. William W. Jarrell of Thomasville, Ga., received the opinion.
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Bureau of Public Health Service of
United States
Jarrell
Public Health Service
Washington, D. C
William W. Jarrell
Thomasville
Georgia
Two People Benefit from RE-CU-MA After Long Stomach Illness
Mr. C Higginbotham of 1401 Lackawanna Avenue praises RE-CU-MA after his wife endured nearly two years of indigestion and acidity. She improved greatly after trying the herb and root medicine, which is sold for 1.20 plus war tax with a guarantee of refund if not benefited in four days.
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C. Higginbotham
Lackawanna Avenue
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Higginbotham
R. Thomas
Public Health Policy on Children With Whooping Cough
A historical notice states that sons who have recently had the disease should be restricted from play with others until they are known to be free of whooping cough. The guidance references a general or surgeon general authority and emphasizes caution in child interactions to prevent spread.
Melon Growers Meet in Commercial Association Hall
Melon growers of Thomas county are called to a June 30 meeting at eleven in the Commercial Association Hall. P H Ward and the Commercial Association sponsor. expected attendees include Waring of the Atlantic Coast Line and Agricultural Agent E B O Kelley, plus Georgia Northern Railroad and A B & A representatives. The aim is cooperative action on cars and self interest for growers amid market stresses.
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Thomas County
Commercial Association
P. H. Ward
Waring
E. B. O Kelley
Georgia Northern Railroad
Beffort
Woman Credits Tanlac With Restored Health After Flu
Mrs. Alice Virginia Rhodes of Boston, wintering in Florida, praised Tanlac after a severe bout with the flu left her weak and nervous. She says two bottles restored her strength, steadied her nerves, and cured a persistent cough, enabling better sleep and mobility. She plans to continue using Tanlac.
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Tanlac I
Tanlac
Thomasville
B. Thome
Benton
James
Mrs. C. G. Lamons Passes After Typhoid Illness
Mrs. C. G. Lamons of the Barwick district died June 22 after a bout with typhoid fever. Funeral was June 23 at Evergreen church. Survived by husband, a five year old daughter Frances Pauline, five brothers, two sisters, and both parents.
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Thomas County
C. G. Lamons
Barwick
Evergreen Church
Frances Pauline Lamons
Messrs
Oscar
Lonnie
Julian
Claude
Vinson Curtis
W. H. Henry
Bos
Ward advises melon stem practice to improve marketability
County Farm Demonstrator Mr Ward outlines a method for cutting melon stems. Cut in the field to about two and a half inches, shorten at the car, apply watermelon paste with a brush, and cover the end. Avoid paste on the melon as it spoils appearance and market value.
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Ward
County Farm
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