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

that has ever been gathered win
be opened to the public in Ndw
York City. The exhibit which form
cd part Of the recent Information
oil Congress on tuberculosis, viii /
be shown under the auspices Of the
Committee Of the
Charity Organizations socieiy, and
the Department. Of Health
The Exhibition consists Of charts
photographs, maps, models diagrams,
and all sorts Of paraphernalia that
have TO do with the prevention, study,
or treatment of tuberculosis. BXhl-
bits are shown from 10 different
countries, and from 200 associations
and individuals All in all, the ex-
hibiuon includes nearly 5000 units.
II will take $4,000 square feet OF
floor space and 10000 square feet
OF wall space For the display OF The
exhibition. Ten special care and
over 1900 packing cases are iequir-
ed TO transport It.
During It's three weeks stay In
Washington. this exhibit was viewed
by fully 100000 people The Exhib-
Il Of the Charity Organization So
ciety, which forms but one small
unit OF this entire exhibition, has
been viewed by over half mil
lion people in New York city. From
these figures, and comparison with
the attendance Of similar exhibitions,
Il is estimated by the authorities
in charge of the present exhibit,
that probably over half u mllion
people viii zee this educational dis
play while II is In New York City.
The exhibit, as It will be shown
In New York Ci.y, is unique, not only
in the fact that II is the greatest II
lis kind ever gathered together, but
also, because this demonstration,
collected for u purely educational
purpose. is used 10 illustrate The
dangers OF only one disease. The
entire 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 IN tyery
conceivable way.
ChaTs and diagrams show the fear
full rayages 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-
paratiye 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 sc
seconds; 20 every hour, and 54S
every day.
Some Of the most interesting ex-
hibits are those showing the treat
ment of tuberculosis, One fact Is
Asmphasized, however, at every slna-
4
iorium, Shack" or dwelling-h house
offered as means Of treating con-
sumption, and that is that the pa
tent 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 means employed To
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 COM
lns 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 43 of silver
ones.
The exhibition will remain In
New York City for one month. At
1.-THE end Of that time 1t
he broken up into several units, the
various States, countries and indi-
viduals who have contributed to Il,
taking their respective parts with
them. 1t is probable, however, that
part of the exhibition may be shown
in several other large cities Of the
country.
FOR SALE.