Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-08
CIRCULAR
or the American Public Health Asso.
ciRtion-Next Session 40 be
Held at Detroit.

The American Public Health Association,
of which the Hon. D. P. Hsdden is a mem
Der, hiss issued from Boston a preliminary
circular, as follows:
The American Public Health Association
will hold lis eleventh annual session at De-
iroit, Mich, commencing Tuesday, Novem-
bertl3, 1888, snd erdips Friday, November
16lh.
The subj cts which have been chosen for
special consideration at that time are:
]. Malaria. LIS etiology and the methods
for its prevention in localities or in persons;
It's American history; its specific particles;
its origio; The conditions of It's pervssion;
lie laws Of extension, etc.
2 Foods. Their adulterstions; healthy
or deleterious modes of preservation and the
function OF Legislation 10 regard 10 the 20.
Ascsrtaiped fac's ss to deliberations in this
country. Facts as 10 canned goods, CON-
ders;d milk, artificial butter and cheese, pre-
pared meats, etc.
defects apparent. How far foreign modes OF
labulaiion are 10 be followed. Systems Of
collection and els ssiicatiou. Race vitality
and The care OF population as indicated by
statistics.
4. The Control and Removal OF all De.
comparable Material from Households. The
mechanical iaws, constructions and spp)i-
ances relative thereto. The construction Of
all inside pipes and their connections, their
lrsps and espionage, flushing, ventilation.
How they shall be connected with out door
rectptscles, ard yet be free FROM i'll effect.
The Executive Committee by this outline
desires to avoid general dissertations on
these subj actR, and to secure facts AMI opin-
ions az TO prsctical methods OF dealing with
the interest of public health. R.asons for
the views entertained, the results OF expert
ence and the best judgment rs 10 preventive
aud restrictive measures are especially
sought.
Methods and systems of physical educa-
ton, drill, etc, feasible 10 tue sahool-room,
will be d;s:usssd. While papers OF merit on
other topics are by no mean excluded, it is
believed wise to concentrate the preparation
OF papers aud discussion Upon these topic.
The special Committees on Compulsory
Vaccination, the Management of Epidemics,
snd on Diseases OF Animals, will, before the
completion Of their reports, be glad to receive
communications from any who have facts or
opinions bearing on these subj -cts.
Active and associate members have the
same cousid, ration in the presentation OF ps-
| pers, and in discussion. Gentlemen who pro-
pose to present papers are respectfully re-
qlested 10 notify the secretary BY September
| 1st, and to give The titles IF their proposed
papers.
The Executive Committee insists that a
synopsis OF the papers 10 be offered, and
statement OF time required for reading, be
sent to the secretary by October 18Th, and
| that the paper complete be in the hands OF
the secretary at least three days before the
meeting, having been sent by mail or express
! either 10 his ofice at Boston, or care of DR..
William Brodie, Detroit, Mich, after Novem-
bsr oh.
The Executive Committee feels warranted
in saying that The meeting promises to be one
! eminen1y inviting and profitable, and urges
the attendance and cooperation of pbysi-
| clans, engineers, architects, teachers and all
| those interested in the advancement of public
health and physical well-5eing.
Inquiries of a local character msy be ad-
dressed 10 Wm. Brodie, MD, chairman To-
cal committee, Detroit, Mich.
A later circular, giving such detailed in
formation as to Iocsl poiutF, programme,
transportation, etc, as msy be available, will
be issued in due season before the meeting.