The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-24
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IMPORTANT SANITARY RECoMEn

iMi ohiANI CANAAN uESoMENb
ATIoN-CoNfMUNJCATIoN FROM THE
BOARD OF HEALTH.-The following
communication can be read with interest
by all good citizens, and we trust they
will heartily cooperate with the board Of
health in carrying out its provisions:
OFFICE OF BOARD OF HEALTH,
--. RICHMOND, June %, 1873. !
TO the Citizens of Richmond: .....
The existence Of cholera 10 New Orleans,
Memphis, and Nashville is acknowledged.
Rumors prevail that it has made its appear
ance in Cincinnati, Washington, and other
places. lnasmueh as in all former epidem-
les of the disease in this country Richmond
has suffered, it behooves us 10 endeavor to
ward this scourge, or at least to adopt
means calculated to mitigate its severity.
The municipal authorities will adopt
every measure tending to that end. But
we bespeak the cordial and prompt co.ope-
ration of every citizen in the efforts which
will be made.
In former ysitations Of the cholera it
travelled from the north to the South, and
by experience we could predict almost the
day of its appearance. It's first manifesto
ton this season was at New Orleans, and
is now travelling northward. We are
happy to be able to give the assurance that
thus far there has not been a single case
developed. There have been few cases of
cholera-morbus, produced in nearly every
case by imprudence in diet, but only one
death from this cause has been reported.
We ask that every housekeeper proceed
at once to have his premises thoroughly
cleansed :; walls ENTHUSIASTICALLY
the cellars; quick-lime freely distributed
in all damp places, and on places from
which piles Of dirt OF rubbish have been re-
moved. All sinks and privy boxes frequent
ly disinfected by the use of solution OF cop
peras and small quantity of impure car
bolic acid in water. The same mixture should
occasionally be used in all water closets.
Thorough ventilation of all dwellings, from
cellar to garrett, with free admission OF
light. The dirt and rubbish, If placed IN
barrels or boxes in the alleys or on the
| sidewalks, will be removed by the city
| carts. We recommend that lime be sprink-
led over the daily accumulation of garbage.
The garbage carts will make more frequent
visits than formerly.
The citizens will be required to keep the
cutters adjoining their premises clear and
free from Instructions. We recommend
that in all stables and cow-houses that
powdered plaster of Paris be freely used,
and frequent removal of the manure.
Wherever practicable the cutters will be
regularly washed out by the police in
! spectOrs. ..
| We especially recommend strict and
regular attention to personal cleanliness by
| bathing the person, and frequent change Of
clothing. AS to diet we advise that there
| should not be any decided depa, ture from
what is habitual, only avoiding those arii-
Giles which from personal experience are
| known to disagree, or what are generally
considered indigestible. Select FRESH
and ripe vegetables which SHOULD
be we'll cooked, and sound meats
fresh or sailed but at no time
| ever tax the stomach with too hearty Z
meal. Be temperate in the use of stimu
lants of all kinds. Avoid late hours, being
careful to procure sufficient amount 0
! sleep. Upon the first appearance of diar
rh0a attention should be paid to the diet
and the advice of physician sought.
| We respectfully ask of every citizen tt
report to one of the members Of this boart
the existence of any nuisance which ma,
come under their observation.
| Physicians being required to report t.
this office every case of cholera coming un
der their charge, the board viii early b,
informed of its appearance, and will an
nounce the fact in the daily papers. Tn,
public may rest assured that we will no
withhold information on the subject
j. G. CABELL, M. D.,
| President Board of Health.