The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-03-09
For THE RECORD.
THE DUTIES or A BOARD OF
HEALTH.

From I" Bible record . and history of popu-
lous countries and cities, it is evident that
sanitary rules and regulations have been es--
tablished and enforced upon the people, when
ever and wherever the temperature rises above
600 Fahrenheit.
In Leyiticus we learn of the rules and regu-
lations established by the great law-giyer,
Moses, for the children of Israel, in which he
prescribed what shall be eaten and what shall
not be eaten. and that they shall purify them
selves aud be clean.
! The hog" the great staple production Of
the West, under the name Of swine" is 8
forbidden article of food Undoubtedly, un-
der inspired knowledge, Moses knew of the
danger and unhealthfnlness there is in swine'i
flesh when poorly fed, diseased or filed with
| trchina.
Years ago, when this community depended
on the neighboring farmers for their pork
and sausage. meat, no fear was felt in using
freely bat now the dependence of this city is
very largely on the West and The risk of dis
ease and damage of transportation is so great
that it becomes a necessity to have some
supervision over that which supplies our
markets.
Next to wholesome food is pure water and
when the people of Israel "chode with
Moses" because they bad no water for them
selves aud their CATTLE, lie did not bid them
dig wells or drive tubes into the contaminated
soil, as is done in many places, and especially
at places of resort on the Jersey coast, but
took them to the rock smote it, and drew
forth water which was pure, wholesome and
refreshing.
We cannot expect the Boardsof Health of
Lambertvire to take such care of us as was
manifested iii those Bible times, but we have
fair claim on their time and attention to see
that our markets are supplied with whole
some food that the wells and cisterns do not
become tainted by subsoil drainage and foul
roofs. that cess-pits and privy-yauts do not
become filled to OVERLOOKING and make neigh
borhoods uncomfortable and sickly during
the warm weather.
As a general rule, cess,pits and privies
| should be empted in cold weather, with a
temperature ranging not above 400 Fahren-
heit, and when the work is accomplished the
Board of Health should be satisfied that there
is not a more pungent aud offensive odor after
than before the work was done.
The prompt removal of garbage and the
accumulations OF factories and work shops
should be considered by the Board of Health
| in advance of the requirements of the citizens
affected, and not permit hue aud cry" to
be raised against most useful manufacturer,
iu the very height of his business, damaging
him peculiarly and in reputation as good
and considerate citizen.
AN ounce of prevention is worth pound
Of cure,,' is an, adage in point. To the Board
Of Health we must look for the prevention, !"
haud to the Council for the . cure" And now,
before political asprants for city hpnors o.
place, can set themselves up as a speciality,
let the people make selection for the city
officers as faithful and conservative as the
present. o.
Samuel b. Irwin, of Ute Greek, Colfax
Co, Now Mexico. says The !" Only Lung
Pad . has done more for my wife than ali the
gallons Of Cod Liver Oil, French or American
she has taken, orsall the Doctors Medicine,
she has used. See Ads. m. 2 ct.
Dir. KENNEDY would have it understood
that, while he is engaged in the introduction
of his medicine, g Favorite Remedy" he still
continues the practice Of his profession, bu
confines himself EXCLUSIVELY to Office practice
He treats all diseases and performs all TIL
minor and capital operations of surgery.
4 Parties living at distance Except i
Il Surgical cases. by sending a statement 0
their case, can be treated at home. Address
DR.. d. KENNEDY,