Thursday, October 15, 2026

Diphtheria Epidemic in Whittier Has Killed Five, Oct. 15, 1926

Diphtheria Kills Five. . . Isolated Mountain Town Takes Steps to Halt Epidemic’s Inroads

Asheville, Oct. 14—A diphtheria epidemic which has already taken five lives was believed to be under control in the little mountain town of Whittier, following measures taken to prevent further spread of the disease. The situation for the past several days has been acute, but only one or two new cases were reported to physicians today, according to reliable sources.

From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Oct. 15, 1926

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