Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-08-25

The Undersigned, having been requested
BY the Board Of Health, of this city, to pub
lish such information and suggestions IS
may be deemed necessary to keep our city
mss perfect 4 sanitary condition as posi-
bic, beg leave to say, notwithstanding our
city has thus far escaped the devastating
influences Of cholera, and the general health
Of the city is now and has been during the
summer az good as other seasons, when
cholera was not upon our continent, yet
knowing it exists in many of our neighbor-
ing cities, and believing ii possible for it to
reach US at any time, particularly if our
citizens fail to pursue a rational course of
living and correct habits
Therefore We respectfully make the follow
ing suggestions and earnestly ask their care
full consideration by every family, within
the city, firmly believing If these rules be
fully carried out, we will have no cholera
among US this or any other season. Clean
hness, without doubt, is of the very first
and greatest importance. both Of pereon
and premises. Sprinkle chloride Of lime
daily IN and about your sinks and privies
II chloride Of lime cannot be obtained, then
use freely common quick lime; do not
allow stagnant water in your yards or eel
lars; keep cellars also free from dampness
by thorough ventil&ting permit no filth of
any kind to accumulate in or about your
houses or yards; allow no garbage and de-
caying vegetables TO remain in your cellars
OF on your premises.
Ventilate your houses thoroughly each
day, particularly sleeping apartments,w wear
flannel next 10 the skin, and at all times
maintain the natural temperature of the
body by a proper amount Of clothing. Be
temperate in exercise and labor both men
tally and physically, pay particular atten-
ton IN having your food well cooked, alb
stain from using all unripe fruit and veg
etsbles, avoid all stimulating drinks and ex-
eesses Of every kind, beware Of so-called
cholera nostrums, being not OILY useless,
but pernieivus.
In case Of an attack of cholera, lie down
and keep the horizontal position, apply
mustard plasters over the abdomen, keep
perfectly quiet, and send for a regular ply
stefan, and dOnot be unnecessarily alarmed.
IT these rules are properly adhered to, we
assure You there can be no danger of chol-
era, in an epidemic form at least, among us,
and BY so doing you prevent in a great ex-
cent the disease from reaching yourself and
families.
ne particularly request al cltizeneto re-
port to the Health Officer all nuisances
which may come under their observation,
for Nth n impurities may exist without
his knowledge, and every person should
feel the necessity Of keeping a watchful
surveiilance not only over his own premises,
also 10 give such information to the au-
thorities as will enable them to suppress all
nuissnces within our city.
Also all orders for or complaints against the /
swil contractor should be made TO the Sec
rotary Of the Board, in the Mayors Office.
In conclusion, we would urge upon all of
our citizens, the imperative necessity of ex-
ercising the greatest prudence in all things
Above all let them preserve a calm, com
posed, and cheerful state of mind, dispei all
lear, and by placing q confding trust in an
Providence, We may reasonably
hope for the continuation Of the same ex-
cellent state Of public health which VIC
have thus far enjoyed.
l. H MARSHALL, NJ. D., City Physician,
J. DICKINSON, n. D., Health officer.
GereiGsd Aagset 23G, 1865.