THE SMALL-POX SCARE.
Although the discovery of a case of suspected small-pox in a man who was employed for some, time on the railway fine between Masterton and .Woodfville, and lived for a; time ihi a Intfc at the local railway station , may cause sensitive people to feel alkrmed, we; have reason to think tliat there is very. little cause, for apprehension that-the fliisease will'iget a footing in Masterton. . The "suspect* had come into oontact recently with very few people in Masterton. He had, in fact, only mixed with two or three railway hands, who have, been completely isolated,' Residents wilT fte Well advised in taking all necessary precautions, and it is satisfactory to .that a full supply of lymph is being provided for those who require to be vaccinated. ' At the same time, we repeat that, so.far as wo can discover, there> is not the slightest reason for alarm, The fiealth officers have done everything possible to secure the complete isolation of "contact's;" i ?
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 2 August 1913, Page 4
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165THE SMALL-POX SCARE. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 2 August 1913, Page 4
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