Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-03-26

discussed is being taken by the think
ing people of the world. To see, day
after day, the peaceful but earnest
efforts to attract to the various views
presented the endorsement and final
adoption OF the people, was inspiring.
The State exhibits, in many respects,
were full and commendable; those CT
the New England group, New York,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio,
Michigan, 1llinois, Minnesota, Colo
rado, and California being specially
SO. The noble State of Virginia, 1T
was regretted, was conspicuously
absent in the display as was her right.
Some appropriations in the past have
been made, l understaned for State
purposes, and others will be asked
for. / am sincere in the hope that the
Old Dominion WI yet take promi-
nent part in these magnificent humani-
tartan efforts.
a trip through the various COR
ridors and apartments of the new
Museum Building, which was hastily
and imperfectly provided for this
great meeting, left upon the mind OF
the observer certain Impressions that
become more or less fixed. call at
tention to a few of these:
/. The effect of this great conference
is educational in character, and must
necessarily lead to permanent efforts
in the future, not only in this nation
but throughout the world.
, The displays made by some OF
the cities, and even private institu-
tions, indicate the bestowal OF a large
amont of thought and expense upon
the projects. Without effort to 90
into wearisome details, | call atten-
tion to a small primer issued by 1.-The
Division of Communicable Diseases
of the Department Of Health, City of
New York " 1t is sort of catechism
for school children, and meets the real
difficulties OF the case in the primary
department of life. | give just a
sample or two showing the nature of
this instructions:
'TUBERCULoSIS-W 1T Is.
81. What is pulmonary tuberculosis
or tuberculosis of the lungs?
Tuberculosis is a very common
and often fatal disease OF the lungs,
which is given by the sick to the we'll.
1t is largely spread by the filthy habit
of splitting.
80. What is it often called?
Consumption. The disease con-
'sumes you.
'.3. What are some of the early
symptoms of the disease?
Cough, fever in the afternoon and
loss of appetite, strength and weight.
Sputum or phlegm is coughed up, and
sometimes there is hemorrhage bleed
ing) from the lungs.
~. What causes tuberculosis?
"A tiny living germ or bacillus
called the tubercle bacillus, too small
to be seen without powerful micro
scope.
80. Does tuberculosis affect other
parts of the body besides the lung?
Eyes; the bones, Joints, glands OF
the neck, and other parts are often
attacked"
This pamphlet closes with the gen.
eral information and advice:
Tuberculosis kills more people
than any other disease. Many grown
people and children who have coughs,
have tuberculosis without knowing it,
I'd they cen and do give it to others.
So YOU must not spit on sidewalks,
Fairgrounds or on the floors or hall
ways OF your own home or school.
Not only tuberculosis, but other dis
eases are spread in this way"
Not only were these teachings ex
hibited on leaflets and placards, but
they were canned" in speeches and
given off. like some of the songs and
campaign addresses, through the
graphophone.
Ii occurred to me as | Witnessed
these methods OF public enlightenment
a. this Congress, that the principle
employed might be prolitably used
throughout the length and breadth of
the land. The newspapers might
publish these addresses and aphorisms;
the graphophone might use them IL
the day schools, and possibly at times,
in the Sunday-schools and churches
where the principles of correct living,
physical, mental and moral, should
be inculcated.
| was impressed with this great
, tuberculosis Congress. Whether
shall he permitted to attend the mex
) one, three years hence, in the city o.
Rome, dare not say. | trust | shall