Typhoid Takes Mrs. A.A. McLean Died Oct. 24, 1925

Death of Mrs. A.A. McLean at Gastonia

Gastonia, Oct. 24 (AP)—Mrs. A.A. McLean Sr., prominent society matron of this city, died here early today from typhoid fever.

Mrs. McLean had nursed her son through an attack of the disease during the late summer.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 24, 1925.

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Today we know Typhoid fever can be spread through contaminated water or food. The bacteria that cause typhoid, Salmonella typhi, are shed in the feces of infected individuals and can contaminate food and water. Consuming food or drinks that have been handled by an infected person or that have come into contact with contaminated water and lead to infection. Proper water treatment and sanitation practices are essential to prevent typhoid fever.