Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-07-03
OFFICE OF TIRE BOARD or HEALTH,
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RICHMOND, June -, lSTS.l
Msssrs. Editors:
Gentleueu,-The following is an
extract from the report Ofthe Execu-
tive Committee of the 4mericaH Pub
lie Heath Association, which has just
been received. 1t meets our cordial
approval, and We ask that it be pull .
lished for the benefit Of the public.
These rules and methods of dish fec
tiouare equally applicable to other
diseases than cholera.
Respectfully, J. G. CABELL, NJ D.,
President Bonri of Health.
For PFrics. Tatcr- Closets, Drains
AMI Sgcas-Eight or ten pounds of
sulphate Of iron (cOpperas) dissolve
10 FIVE or six gallons of water, with a
half-a pint of crude carbolic acid ad-
ded TO the solution and briskly stir
red, makes the cheapest and best dis
injecting A1id for common use. 1t
csn be procured in every town and BY
auy family, and if the carbOliC acid il
not at hand; the solution of copperas
may be used without it.
To prerent prjrics aud lcater-cIOseti
frem 5ccomin9 infected or ofeNsive,
pour a pint OF this strong solution in
to every water-closet pan or privy-
seat once or twice day.
To djSintset masses Of fdh spring
voults, sclcers and drains, gradually
pour in this solution until it reaches
and disiDfects all the foul material.
For The chamber UesSeLs used By The
sick, and for the djsiatectioH ofgrouHd
upon which any excremental matter
has been cast away, use the solution
of copperas and earbolic acid and for
disinlecting e.rteHSiUe masses or surface
Of putrcscc,,t mcteriais, and for drains
sctcers and bitches, this dlsiDfccting
fluid may be used, OF the "dead Oil'
(''heavy Oil7) Of coal-tar, or eoal-tsr
itself. Coal-tar may be used as a
paint upon the walls Of cellars, stables
and open drains.
Ctiey disRtectapts, such as the
solutions of sesquichloride of iron, or
Of chloride Of zine, are effectpal in
priyies aud drains, aud upon foul sur
faces and offensive materials.
Quick lime is useful as an absorb
ent and dryer upon foul walls and in
damp places, aud embarrassing with
it should be practiced in common
teDemen;s, factories, Easements, clos
cts and garre's.
To disinfect the clothing or bed.
ding deGled in any manner by excrc-
matters from the sick, throw
them into solution made as follows;
One pound of suiphato of zinc to six
Or eight gallons Of water, to which
ldd tow or tbrss ounces Of pure and
strong carbolic acid-such articles
10 remain therein at least half an
hour; then Immediately place them in
boiling. If the acid is not at hand,
hen use the solution ofzjnc IN water.
rho same di,infccting solution is ex-
ielleDt tor bed pans and cham Der YES
'e!s aud for sOiled foors or de6led
surfaces.
Apartments, bedding aud upbols-
tsry that have been used by the sick
Rith cholera or diarrbCa, should be
thoroughly clsansed and disjnfected.
The local conditions that chiefly
promote the outbreaks aud propaga-
ion Of cholera are:
l Neglected privies.
?. Filth-scdden grounds.
3. Foul cellars, and filthy or badly
trained Surroundings or dwellings,.
4. Foul and obstrueted house
irains.
. Deesying snd putrescent mater
ais, whether animal or vegetable.
s. Uoveutilatcd, damp and uncIeau
dwellings, AID apartments.
These localizing causes of cholera
bould bePromPtly and very thorough
y removed before a case of cholera
ppears 10 the town or district; an d
f any sources Of putrescence or of
moisture remain, these
hOuld be controlled by the proper
Isausinr. driving and disinfection