.. CHRISTMAS mar k s the coming into the world of a new for ce whose bene fice n ce has never ceased, a BUY CHRISTMAS force so human and SEALS com passionate that little children sing of it with joy, and yet a force so godlike that angels sounded its marching music to this world. The fires that burn on happy hearthstones ore its altar-fires, the cherishing of children's joys its alms, the loyalties of friendship its shining ritual, and its sacraments are Christmas cheer, Ch ristmas charity, Christmas hope .... 2 .:>\'°). \. 13,'j
? ? ? ? ? Is tuberculosis inherited?
No. But it may be contracted m infancy, from ill persons, often the parents.
How does one contract tuberculosis?
By inhaling the bacillus thrown out when coughing by a tuberculous person and by eating infected food or drinking milk from tuberculous cows.
How do you know that you are free from tuberculosis?
By having a yearly physical examination by a good physician, including an X-ray of the chest.
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