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Health Director Reports Second Typhus Case

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09993.074.04 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Newspaper clipping Date: 22 July 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Health Director Reports Second Typhus Case." Pertains to the official report from the health department on typhus infecting children. Recommends citizens strive for cleanliness.

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