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June 26, 1893
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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Dr. Metcalf of Indiana's Board of Health is optimistic about avoiding cholera based on European reports but worried about smallpox infiltration, stating the state has solid prevention plans.
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CHOLERA PROSPECTS.
Dr. Metcalf Thinks We Will Escape the Plague—Spread of Smallpox.
Dr. Metcalf, secretary of the Board of Health, is keeping a very close eye upon the ravages of cholera in Europe. A circular issued by the government is received every week, showing just where the disease is prevailing on the continent.
"The prospects of escaping the plague," said the secretary of the board yesterday, "are now very good. But I do not like the way that smallpox has crept into the State. If this disease can get into our ports so easily, it will not be hard for cholera to get a foothold. Perhaps the disinfection is not so thorough from ports not known to have cholera, but whether cholera breaks out or not in this country, Indiana is pretty well able to take care of itself. Our board believes we have plans that will, with the money on hand, be effective in keeping the plague out of the State. The smallpox has been confined to its original limits."
Dr. Metcalf Thinks We Will Escape the Plague—Spread of Smallpox.
Dr. Metcalf, secretary of the Board of Health, is keeping a very close eye upon the ravages of cholera in Europe. A circular issued by the government is received every week, showing just where the disease is prevailing on the continent.
"The prospects of escaping the plague," said the secretary of the board yesterday, "are now very good. But I do not like the way that smallpox has crept into the State. If this disease can get into our ports so easily, it will not be hard for cholera to get a foothold. Perhaps the disinfection is not so thorough from ports not known to have cholera, but whether cholera breaks out or not in this country, Indiana is pretty well able to take care of itself. Our board believes we have plans that will, with the money on hand, be effective in keeping the plague out of the State. The smallpox has been confined to its original limits."
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Cholera Prospects
Smallpox Spread
Board Of Health
Plague Prevention
Indiana Health
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Metcalf
Where did it happen?
Indiana
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Dr. Metcalf
Location
Indiana
Story Details
Dr. Metcalf, secretary of the Board of Health, reports good prospects for escaping cholera based on weekly European updates, but expresses concern over smallpox entering the state easily, noting the board's effective plans to prevent the plague despite potential lapses in disinfection from non-cholera ports; smallpox has been contained.