Two (2) Public Health Booklets on Sexually Transmitted Infections, Gonorrhea and Syphilis

Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Department of Public Health, 1935. Near-fine.. Two (2) public health booklets on sexually transmitted infections (referred to here as venereal disease), covering Syphilis and Gonorrhea, published for the general public by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Describes what the infections are, what dangers they pose, and how individuals can avoid catching and spreading the infections. Interesting to see what advice has, and has not, remained recommended by medical professionals today. Warns against "quack" medicine remedies, and states that "Nearly all prostitutes have gonorrhea". Each booklet ends with a stark warning that knowingly exposing others to infection is illegal and could incur a fine. An excellent resource for investigating contemporary attitudes, and efforts to curb the spread of, sexually transmitted infections at the state level. The two booklets include:

"The Truth About Gonorrhea". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Department of Public Health, c.1935. Single vol. (5.75" by 3.5"), pp. 8, original self wrps.

"The Truth About Syphilis". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Department of Public Health, c.1935. Single vol. (5.75" by 3.5"), pp. 8, original self wrps. The Illinois Department of Public Health published free pamphlets on all aspects of public health ranging from sex education in the home to preventing the spread of infections and diseases.