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Public poster with Dr. Samuel J. Crumbine banning the public drinking cup, common roller towel, and encouraging the swatting of flies. Dr. Samuel J. Crumbine of Dodge City was one of the nation's leaders in the field of public health. He became secretary of the Kansas State Board of Health in 1904 and served for approximately 20 years. His public health campaigns were directed at practices and conditions that led to the spread of communicable diseases.

Date: Between 1900 and 1920

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Item Number: 209644
Call Number: B Crumbine, Samuel *33
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 209644

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