Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1909 — Diphtheria in Chewing Gum. [ARTICLE]

Diphtheria in Chewing Gum.

Dr. J. H. Simonds, head of the bacteriological laboratory of the state board of health, has reported the discovery of a case of diphtheria in the public schools of Richmond, which has been traced to some chewing gum which had been “loaned” to a little girl by a companion, who had recently been released from quarantine for the disease. The discovery was made from bacilli sent to the laboratory by Dr. J. C. Blossom, who tnade an examination of the child’s throat after he had heard of the lending process. It grieves me, friend, to hear my Maker’s name Thus spoken without reverence or shame. Be thou a man; thy noble rank maintain; Appeal to God, but not in words profane; • ... Scorn to be vulgar or thus impolite; Tis neither brave nor wise; ’tis far from right. You would not speak thus knowingly in death; Reflect —your Maker now could stop your breath. For self respect, for friends you should forbear; And God in Heaven commands, “Jhou shalt not swear.” Mr. and Mrs. J. M, Studebaker, of South Blend, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Jan. 3 and the function, for which invitations have just been issued, promises to be qne of the largest social events in the history of the city. Invitations number 1,800 and have gone to all parts of this country as well as foreign lands. * Butter Wrappers for sale at The Republican Office.