Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 December 1896 — The Deadly Stamp. [ARTICLE]

The Deadly Stamp.

One of the newest diseases is the postage stamp tongue. The credit of discovering it is due to English physicians. It appeal’s that the mucilage itself Is injurious, and that, further, it is au excellent cultivating medium for germs of the worst character. In the ailment called postage stamp tongtie the laitter is sore and covered with red spots. A bad sore throat is likely to follow if great care is not taken. Apart from the specific disease of the tongue, any contagious disease may be acquired through the medium of the mucilage. Never lick a postage stamp with' your tongue, say the physicians. It shows a great lack of cleanliness and hygienic knowledge. In 1890 the exports of Mexico were $68,000,000; in 1895 they were $90,000,000.