“Why – are the bars open in Charleston?”
Yes, it mentioned that epidemics in Charleston were common once again from the 1820s to the 1870s and particularly severe in the 1850s.
….and here, I thought he meant the dance, the Charleston during the roaring twenties…LOL
Hi Worm! Are you looking at life from both sides, now? ;)
A hundred years ago, diseases were always killing thousands if not hundreds of thousands. In this age of medicine, we are so lucky and spoiled by not knowing the past.
Very astute.
September 18, 2015
mddshubby2005 about 4 years ago
“Why – are the bars open in Charleston?”
B UTTONS about 4 years ago
Yes, it mentioned that epidemics in Charleston were common once again from the 1820s to the 1870s and particularly severe in the 1850s.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
….and here, I thought he meant the dance, the Charleston during the roaring twenties…LOL
drmickeyg about 4 years ago
Hi Worm! Are you looking at life from both sides, now? ;)
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
A hundred years ago, diseases were always killing thousands if not hundreds of thousands. In this age of medicine, we are so lucky and spoiled by not knowing the past.
Rick Smith Premium Member about 4 years ago
Very astute.