The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1908-11-06
TUBERCULOSIS.
Bg Exhibition to be Given in New
York City Which will Last
For One Month.

New York.-By November 18th the
greatest exhibition on tuberculosis
that has ever been gathered will |
be opened to the public In Ndw
York City. The exhibit which form
cd part OF the recent Information
oil Congress on tuberculosis, will
be shown under the auspices Of the
tuberculosis Committee Of the
Charity Organizations Society," sind
the Department Of Health
The Exhibition consists Of charts
photographs, maps, models diagrams,
and all sorts Of paraphernalia that
have 10 do with the prevention, study,
or treatment OF tuberculosis. EXIT
bits are shown from Is different
countries, and from 200 associations
and individuals All in all, the ex-
hibition includes nearly 5000 units.
IL will take $4,000 square feet on
floor space and 10000 square feet
of wall space For the display of the
exhibition. Ten special care and
over I,2OO packing cases are requir-
ed TO transport It.
During It's three weeks stay In
Washington, this exhibit was viewed
by fully 100000 people. The Exhib-
it of the Charity Organization So
ciety, which forms but one small
unit OF this entire exhibition, has
been viewed by over half IA mil
lion people In New York city. From
these figures, and a comparison with
the attendance Of similar exhibitions,
Iit is estimated by the authorities
in charge Of the present exhibit
that probably over half Il mlli2n
people viii nee this educational dis
play while It is in New York CITY,
The exhibit, as It will be shown
IN New York Cily, is unique, not only
in the fact that II is the greatest If
lis kind ever gathered together, but
also, because this demonstration,
collected for purely educational
purpose, is used to illustrate the
dangers OF only one disease. The
eutire exhibition publishes and
carries but one message, that con-
sump ion can be cured and that the
cure for the disease Is fresh air,
res. and Wholesome food. These sim
pie facts are emphasized IA ,yery
conceivable way.
Chars and diagrams show the fear
full ravages Of tuberculosis in various
parts OF the world. In the German
exhibit, series OF small painted
wooden pillars and blocks Of diff
ferent heights, demonstrate the CON-
phauye mortality from consumption
In various groups Of the people The
United States Census Bureau shows
the deaths from tuberculosis in q
unique way, indicating By flash
Of electric light that someone Is dy-
ing from tuberculosis In the United
States every two minutes and S6
seconds; 20 every hour, and 5iS
every day.
Some OF the most interesting ex-
hibits are those showing the treat
ment of tuberculosis. One fact Is
ismphasized, however, at every slna-
torium, shack" or dwelling-house
offered as means Of treating con-
sumption, and that is that the pa
tIent must have an abundance Of
fresh air. Every model Of building
shown is designed to give max
imum amount OF fresh air TO the
patient both day and night. Balconies
houses, tents and groups Of build
, ings Of every sort show this phase
OF the campaign against tuberculosis
The numerous meaus employed tc
spread the gospel Of fresh air,
rest and wholesome food" are shown
In pamphlets, books, photographs
and small exhibits. Hundreds Of
tons OF literature are being prepar-
ed for free distribution at the CON-
ns exhibition Every one who ut
ID IDS will be able TO receive informa
ton ON any side Of the tuberculo-
sis problem in any Of the American
or European languages.
Among the individual exhibits which
! will be seen in New York are eight
which recently received from the in.
ternRtional Congress on tuberculosis
prizes ranging in value from $1,000
; to 500. Besides these, A Of the ex-
hibits To be shown were recipients
OF gold medals and 4S of silver
; ones.
The exhibition will remain in
New York City for one month. Al
1.-THE end of that time 1t
be broken up into several units, the
various States countries and indi-
viduals who have contributed to T.
taking their respective parts with
them. 1t is probable, however that
part OF the exhibition may be shown