Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 January 1907 — Scarlet Fever at Chicago. [ARTICLE]

Scarlet Fever at Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 18.—Chicago and vicinity are suffering from an epidemic of scarlet fever. A week ago the disease made Its appearance, and since then it has become so prevalent that all public schools In Evmston, Oak Park, Kenilworth and Wilmette have been ordered closed for an indefinite period. In addition to the cases of scarlet fever diphtheria has made its appearance and is spreading rapidly.