Show HELP T TALKS L S. S S By y flit DIU n II H. II Too many people In the first stages of tuberculosis think they are exceptions and can beat the disease their own va way If it they broke a leg or were attacked by ap- ap or a R disease they would stop working until they were vEre completely recovered Yet In Inthe Inthe Inthe the case of one of ot the WOJ s wor s 5 worst diseases they think It unnecessary to quit until the disease has such sucha a foothold it is practically impossible Impossible sible sibie to effect a cure Tuberculosis is caused by a basci- basci lus Ius or germ so small It can be seen only under the microscope Sunshine Sunshine Sunshine Sun Sun- shine shine- will cause these germs to cul cui culup up tip arid and die which explains why the disease thrives In hoU houses s where fresh air and sunlight are shut out It also abo explains why tuberculosis is not contracted out of ot doors When vrn exposed to galIn infection p people peo peo- 90 t Pl plo In g good physical s 's condition r n are safe enough because cause nature provides provides pro pro- vides defenses which destroy the I bacilli It is when the body is weakened by bye sickness or Improper living that the germs gain a foot foot- hOld When the disease has once started started start start- ed there Is a battle on in In your our body between the Invading germs and the defenses nature has provided It is your our business to strengthen your O defenses b by br rest fresh tresh air air proper food and good health habits The encouraging thing Is that the tuberculosis death rate Is ing yearly ing-yearly early more disease is being prevented and more lives are b being li g saved Raved Most ost cases can be cured If ii the tho patient seeks medical care before before be be- be fore too much of ot the lun lung r tissue has hao been destroyed Even en in advanced I cases the disease often otten may be I stopped ed and many a man with only on one lung is lead leadin- leadin In- In Ina a useful life 1 and supporting his family I I I |