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The Security News

Date: 1930

This pamphlet is promoting the home and hospital section of the Security Benefit Association in Topeka, Kansas. The facility was located west of Sixth Avenue in Topeka, Kansas and was…

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Health epigrams

Date: Between 1900 and 1910

This penny postcard issued by the Kansas State Board of Health includes many epigrams aimed at teaching good public health.

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The diary of a lead pencil

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, is aimed at teaching children about the spread of diseases. The reverse side has instructions “To the teacher” with questions…

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Notice! Whereas smallpox exists

Date: Between 1900 and 1910

This bright orange poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, aims at preventing an epidemic of small pox. It charges persons responsible for public transportation to prohibit its…

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Health bulletin of Kansas

Date: September 30, 1898

A mimeographed list of counties reporting a higher number of preventable diseases and some deaths. The reverse side has a “Report of the City of Topeka for the Quarter”.

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Your country can help the babies

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, outlines what the nation can do to help with healthy babies. The message is sponsored by the Children’s Bureau of…

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You can help the babies

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, outlines ways persons can help keep babies healthy.

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Milk bottles

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster issued by the Kansas State Board of Health shows important factors for ensuring safe milk for children.

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How to prevent blindness

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, informs parents about Infantile Conjunctivitis and how to prevent needless blindness.

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Fresh air for the babies

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, informs parents how to safely insure their baby has fresh air for his health.

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Bathing the baby

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, illustrates how to bathe a baby.

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Babies’ sore eyes is a dangerous disease

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

This poster, issued by the Kansas State Board of Health, informs parents about the danger and treatment of Infantile Conjunctivitis and how to avoid needless blindness in children.