The construction of a branch of the Union Pacific Railroad through the Solomon vaUey gave the county a large transient population, and increased the birth and death-rate. Persons with weak lungs should provide themselves with a galvanized lining before venturing a residence. Three papers having the largest circulation willingly published the pamphlets upon typhoid fever, diphtheria and scarlet fever. Printed matter always has more weight with the masses than the wisest spoken words. The publication and distribution of those small books ought to and will have a salutary and beneficial influence.
Some people never read anything.
Nothing but the severest afflictions will open their eyes in place of the mouth. The County Superintendent estimates the number at present to be about 2,000. A large number of families moved away during the fall. Of this number, I am informed that some 5 per cent have been vaccinated. None have been vaccinated this past year.