The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-11-25
SHOW GOOD WORK.
OF PLAGUE FIGHT.
Association of Commerce
Sends Out Statement
of Work Done.
WORTHY OF SUPPORT

An active propaganda has been start
ed in some parts of the state to dis
credit the work of the Wisconsin Anti
tuberculosis association. 1t has been
aimed directly at the coming sale Of
the Red Gross Seals for the support
of the work Of the association and in
answer to it and with a view of hav-
ing the entire state know just what
is being done by the association and
how it is being done, the Milwaukee
Association of Commerce has made an
investigation into the affairs of the
organization. The report of the inves-
tigation is given as follows:
AS the time is fast approaching when
the Christmas Seal campaign of the
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis associa-
ton will begin, we respectfully call
your attention to the worthy character
of this organization as we'll as the laud-
able nature of work it is performing.
Owing to the calumnies and SLAM
ders that have been thrust at it on
several occasions. your president and
business manager have made per-
sonal investigation of the Wisconsin
ti-Tuberculosis association and it's
affairs. Bear in mind, please, that we
are discussing only the Wisconsin
Anti tuberculosis association.
Men in Charge Strong.
With men like H. H. Jacobs, DR.. ].
w. Coon, H. A. Wagner, DR.. G, Winde-
~
Howard Greene, and Ludington Pat
ton at the head of its affairs it seems
almost superfluous for US to say any,
thing further. But in view of our of
fetal positions and the responsibility
resting upon us in matters of this
kind, we are issuing this special bulle-
tin for your information.
We can unhesitatingly recommend
the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis assoc
citation as an organization worthy of
every possible practical and moral
support you may be able to give it.
1t was organized to arouse the public
and prove tuberculosis could be cured
and prevented, that people need not
die in such great numbers and suffer
as hopelessly as they did prior to the
educational work which it has done.
Reduced Death Rate.
In 1909 Wisconsin's tuberculosis
death rate was 1918 per 100000 popu-
lation. Through the interest aroused
in preventatiev measures, through
clinics held, through training schools,
through its publication known as "The
Crusader" through teaching in pub
lie and parochial schools, through
demonstration, and through consulta-
tion services, it has been the principle
factor Of responsibility in reducing
that ratio to 1925 per 100000 popula-
ton in 1919. This has meant a saw
ing of over 5000 lives. This means
that Wisconsin has the fifth lowest
death rate from tuberculosis in the
entire registration area of the United
States and that it is lower than that
Of it's neighboring states in the regis
tration area.
How Money is Spent.
We ask you to bear in mind that it
is not the object of this association
to spend the money it receives from
whatever sources derived in taking
care of tuberculosis patients in hospi-
tails or \other institutions. It's work
is of an educational and preventative
nature only. 1t is of such charac-
ter that if every dollar given to it
should be expended in salaries, office
expenses, literature, postage, etc., it
would be more than justified.
We have made personal investiga-
ton of the personnel of the associa-
ton and the method of conducting it's
affairs. We endorse it unqualifiedly.
1t is splendid institution and de-
serves support morally, practically
and financially.
Anything you do in the nature of a
contribution, purchasing national tub
erculosis seals, which are the sole
support of the Wisconsin Anti
tuberculosis association, or even put
ting in a good word for the work of
the association wherever opportunity
offers, you may rest assured you will
not regret.
Comparatively yours,
W, G. Carlson, Pres,