PRIZES OFFERED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON 



TUBERCULOSIS, TO BE HELD IN WASHINGTON, 



D. C, IN SEPTEMBER, 1908. 



The central committee of the International Congress on Tuberculosis 

 has announced the offer of the following prizes: 



I. A prize of $1,000 is offered for the best evidence of effective work 

 in the prevention or relief of tuberculosis by any voluntary association 

 since the last International Congress in 1905. In addition to the prize 

 of $1,000, two gold medals and three silver medals will be awarded. The 

 prize and medals will be accompanied by diplomas or certificates of 

 award. 



Evidence is to include all forms of printed matter, educational leaflets, 

 etc. ; report showing increase of membership, organization, classes 

 reached — such as labor unions, schools, churches, etc. ; lectures given ; 

 influence in stimulating local boards of health, schools, dispensaries, 

 hospitals for the care of tuberculosis ; newspaper clippings of meetings 

 held; methods of raising money; method of keeping accounts. 



Each competitor must present a brief or report in printed form. No 

 formal announcement of intention to compete is required. 



II. A prize of $1,000 is offered for the best exhibit of an existing 

 sanatorium for the treatment of curable cases of tuberculosis among the 

 working classes. In addition to the prize of $1,000, two gold medals 

 and three silver medals will be awarded. The prize and medals will be 

 accompanied by diplomas or certificates of award. 



The exhibit must show in detail construction, equipment, management, 

 and results obtained. Each competitor must present a brief or report in 

 printed form. 



III. A prize of $1,000 is offered for the best exhibit of a furnished 

 house, for a family or group of families of the working class, designed in 

 the interest of the crusade against tuberculosis. In addition to the prize 

 of $1,000, two gold medals and three silver medals will be awarded. The 

 prize and medals will be accompanied by diplomas or certificates of award. 

 This prize is designed to stimulate efforts toward securing a maximum 

 of sunlight, ventilation, proper heating, and general sanitary arrangement 

 for an inexpensive home. A model of house and furnishing is required. 

 Each competitor must present a brief with drawings, specifications, esti- 

 mates, etc., with an explanation of points of special excellence. Entry 

 may be made under competitor's own name. 



IV. A prize of $1,000 is offered for the best exhibit of a dis2oensary 

 or kindred institution for the treatment of the tuberculous poor. In 



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