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‘Gillette, All By Himself, Gets Fine New Idea On Germ Slaying’

An editorial cartoon depicts Major Cassius Gillette, chief of the bureau of filtration, devising a method of eradicating typhoid fever germs using Schuylkill mud, eggs and chemicals. The result is a bottle of drinking water labeled "Handle with Care."

Date
  • Created
Item Type
Waterway
Identifier

D.6c_FINAL_2004.012.0027R_Typhoid_1906_edit

Rights Holder

Philadelphia Water Department