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April 30 has been set aside by the National Association for the
Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis as “Tuberculosis Day,” and
will be observed in 200,ooo churches in this country in a manner
similar to that Qf ‘‘Tuberculosis Day” in 191o, when over 40,000
sermons were preached on the prevention of consumption.
The comparative recent growth of the movement to stamp out
the white plague may be seen in the fact that there were in the
|United States on April 1, 1911, over 5oo anti-tuberculosis associa-
tions and committees, about 450 special tuberculosis hospitals and
sanatoria, and over 3oo special tuberculosis dispensaries.
‘‘This movement for the stamping out of tuberculosis,” said
Reverend William T. Mann, D. D., pastor of the Trinity Protestant
Episcopal church of New York in his 191 o Tuberculosis-Day ser-
mon, “appeals to us on every ground of public policy, of public
interest, of humanity, and of religion.”
Michigan is already doing splendid service in awakening the
citizenship to a responsibility which is best emphasized by the fact
that this disease causes more deaths annually in the United States
than the number killed on both sides in the great battles of Gettys-
lourg and Waterloo. Statisticians estimate that the yearly death
rate is 200,ooo-one every three minutes, and one-third of all who
die between the ages of 18 and 45 are victims of tuberculosis.
This can be prevented in great measure, and by proper efforts,
practically stamped out. The following simple rules, which all
should know, have been prepared by the National Organization:
By teaching the consumptive to destroy his sputum.
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By teaching people not to sleep, live or work in dark or badly
ventilated rooms.
By teaching the consumptive how not to infect his family or
neighbors. 3.
By discovering the disease in its early stages and curing the
patient, thus removing a source of infection to others.
By educating the community as to the nature of the disease—
that it is communicable, preventable and curable.
By educating people to keep their bodies in such physical con-
dition as to enable them to resist the germs.
By advocating fresh air, out-door life, sunshine, rest, no over-
work, wholesome food, temperate habits.
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CHURCHES: By informing themselves on the actual tuberculosis
situation in their respective parishes and cities; by making
adequate provision for indigent members; by distributing
literature and educating the people about tuberculosis; and by
cooperating definitely with all existing agencies working for
the prevention of tuberculosis.
TEACHERS: By instructing pupils as to the nature, prevention
and cure of tuberculosis; teaching children simple rules of
health, how to breathe deeply, etc.; keeping the classroom well
ventilated.
PARENTS: By keeping the home clean and well ventilated;
teaching children to sleep with windows open, to eat proper and
nourishing food, to observe the laws of health.
CHILDREN: By keeping clean; by not putting anything in your
mouths, except food; by staying as much as possible in the
fresh air and sunshine; by eating only wholesome and nourish-
ing food.
WORKERS: By insisting on the working place being thoroughly .
ventilated; by avoiding dust, dampness and darkness; by
avoiding overwork; by demand for proper spittoons.
EVERYONE: By taking care of your own health; by stopping
indiscriminate spitting; by joining in the movement to stamp
out tuberculosis in your community.
Therefore, I, Chase S. Osborn, Governor of the Commonwealth
of Michigan, do hereby issue this my Proclamation, designating
April 30, 191 I,
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and earnestly urge its observance by our churches, schools, and
citizens.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State, this 13th day of
April, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand nine hundred and eleven,
and of the Commonwealth the
Seventy-fifth.
By The Governor:
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SECRETARY OF STATE.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHſ GAN
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