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The people of the State of Michigan always have been
subject to the ravages of tuberculosis. a wholly preventable
disease. This disease is the common enemy of mankind,
and is rightly called the White Plague. The first mani-
festations of tuberculosis are frequently overlooked. The
patient discovers his danger when it is too late. The
Medical Fraternity of Michigan have it in their power to
render the State an invaluable service. Their functions are
to relieve suffering, cure disease and prevent disease, and
the greatest of these three is to prevent disease. Michigan
physicians are ready to encourage and practice this form
of patriotism — the patriotism of saving their fellowmen
from this awful scourge. I suggest that on Friday, August
twentieth, any person in Michigan desiring a medical exam-
ination whereby he may ascertain whether he has any of
the symptoms of tuberculosis, may have such examination
and advice by asking a physician for it.
Therefore, I, Woodbridge N. Ferris, Governor of the
State of Michigan, do hereby designate Friday, August
twentieth, A. D. 1915, as Tuberculosis Day, at which time
all physicians engaged in the practice of medicine are
requested to render this service without charge.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the
State, this seventh day of July in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
fifteen, and of the Commonwealth the seventy-
ninth.
By the Governor: Governor.
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Secretary of State.

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