1915 · New York, New York
New York, New York: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1915. Good. Water stained, rust staining from staples.. A public health booklet for families, published by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, answering commonly asked questions about the disease such as what causes it, where it can be contracted, and how to treat infection. At this time, quinine was used to prevent infection. Though it was published for the general public, the booklet contains very detailed scientific descriptions of how mosquitos spread the disease, with illustrations. Advocates for "oiling" stagnant water to prevent mosquitos from breeding on the surface. Extensive information mosquitos.
Note the mosquito illustrations buzzing around the title on the upper wrapper.
Single vol. (7.75" by 5.5"), pp. 8, illus., stapled in original illus. self wrps. The Welfare Division of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company published dozens of public health booklets, offering advice on subjects ranging from healthy eating to the importance of vaccinating children against common diseases. (Inventory #: 23001672)
Note the mosquito illustrations buzzing around the title on the upper wrapper.
Single vol. (7.75" by 5.5"), pp. 8, illus., stapled in original illus. self wrps. The Welfare Division of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company published dozens of public health booklets, offering advice on subjects ranging from healthy eating to the importance of vaccinating children against common diseases. (Inventory #: 23001672)