Was the Hookworm Eradication Program an example of Northerners not respecting Southern Culture?

Interesting that you point to people that were disadvantaged and troubled and find humor in what ultimately was their suffering. Would you also make fun of the swollen bellies of young children in Africa today if you felt it made a point for you? Living conditions were bad then in many areas and lack of knowledge as well as lack of resources were both big problems. People's lives were greatly diminished by many such diseases back then and why you think that is humorous tells much more about you than any of my ancestors.