Friday, May 16, 2008

Diphtheria in Amityville

New York, 1895

Owing to the prevalence of diphtheria in Amityville the board of education has decided to close the schools. The board of health intends to close up all places where large numbers of children are apt to congregate, such as revival meetings and Sunday schools.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 1.

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