St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-18
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
A Letter From the Health Officer on THIS
Important SttJJect-A Note IF Warming.
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a Letter From the Health Officer on THIS
Important lSnIject-A Note IF Warming.
HEALTH OFFICE, ROOM /.
CRY BUILDING,
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. IL, 1884.
To the general Public Of Minneapolis:
Supplementary to the remarks made at the
last regular meeting OF the Minneapolis
Academy of Natural sciences, desire TO re-
iterate my statement, that It is generally be-
lieved that the dread scourge cholera will I'M
doubtedly make its appearance upon our
shores during the coming summer, and to
impress upon all the value and necessity of
absolute cleanliness in the matter Of kitchen
accumulation, back yards, cesspools, stables,
and in fact in regard 10 any place where
filth is liable to accumulate. For 1t IS such
places that disease germs find a suitable
lodging place and favorable circumstances
for propagation and dissemination. Our
new depot, although an ornament 10 the
city, is
LIABLE TO BECOME A ,FocUs OF DISEASE,
from the fact that ii viii be receptacle for
large numbers of immigrants from all parts
of the globe, and likewise that its immense
sewerage is 10 be poured into the river, (per-
haps laden with cholera and other germs)
but short distonce above the intake pipe
through which we obtain water for general
distribution over the city. II is to be re-
membered that, while putting our city in the
best possible condition for warding of
threatened epidemic OF cholera. we also at
the same time render it the least favorable
for an epidemic of diphtheria, scarlet or
typhoid fever, or small pox. These diseases
are eminently filth diseases and thrive best
in filthy locations, and are Incompatible
with cleanliness. 1t is unnecessary TO re-
call 10 your mind the absence of yellow fever
in New Orleans during II occupancy by Gen.
Buffers forces during the rebellion, despite
predictions 10 the contrary, from the fact
that with remarkable perspicuity he realized
the situation, organized q gigantic sanitary
corps which thoroughly cleaned the alleys
and by ways, thereby offering,uo encourage
ment TO the entrance aud multiplication Of
the disease producing germs. The health
department OF this city most earnestly begs
for hearty.
COOPERATION OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL
in the thorough performance of its duties. In
TOO many cases, and in quarters where we
ought least TO expect it, We meet with obsta-
Giles to the enforcement of the sanitary laws
In the majority of cases we use the mildest
means-and while threats are useless, it is
to be remembered that as a dernier resort we
have the law. In closing wish to add that
at present there are a number of cases of
diphtheria in the lower part of our city, and
we have good reason TO suppose that some of
them were caused through willful violation of
the ordinance, which is printed upon every
placard which is posted upon an infected
house to the effect that every persOD who has
no business in such house must keep out;
and in order TO lessen danger of carrying the
disease from house to house, the board of
health distinctly wishes it understood. that
from this date it will endeavor to detect all
persons guilty OF violation of this ordinance,
and If sufficient evidence be furnished they
will be punished to the full extent of the
law The public at large is respectfully re-
quested 10 take due notice thereof and gov
ern itself according.
THOMAS F. Quincy, NJ. De- Health Officer.