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June 10, 1935
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Vance County, Dr. Z. P. Mitchell reports the first typhoid fever case of the year in 16-year-old Willie Jackson, a Negro youth on Water Street who never received anti-typhoid treatment. The boy has a 105-degree fever.
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Case of Typhoid First In Year To Be Reported Here
A case of typhoid fever was discovered today by Dr. Z. P. Mitchell, county health officer, the first to develop in Vance county during the year he has served as health officer, he stated. The patient is Willie Jackson, 16, Negro youth, who lives on Water street, near the Standpipe. The boy has never taken the anti-typhoid treatment Dr. Mitchell quoted his patient as saying. The health officer said the boy had a fever of around 105 and had a genuine case of the disease.
A case of typhoid fever was discovered today by Dr. Z. P. Mitchell, county health officer, the first to develop in Vance county during the year he has served as health officer, he stated. The patient is Willie Jackson, 16, Negro youth, who lives on Water street, near the Standpipe. The boy has never taken the anti-typhoid treatment Dr. Mitchell quoted his patient as saying. The health officer said the boy had a fever of around 105 and had a genuine case of the disease.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Typhoid Fever
Vance County
Health Officer
Negro Youth
Fever
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Z. P. Mitchell
Willie Jackson
Where did it happen?
Vance County, Water Street Near The Standpipe
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Z. P. Mitchell
Willie Jackson
Location
Vance County, Water Street Near The Standpipe
Story Details
Dr. Z. P. Mitchell discovers the first typhoid fever case of the year in Vance County in 16-year-old Willie Jackson, who lives on Water Street, has not received anti-typhoid treatment, and suffers from a 105-degree fever.