The morning call., 1892-09-16

CLEAN UP And EAT RIGHT
Cholera Cautions From the
Board of Health.
MORE CHLORIDE NEEDED.
Health officer Kseney Has the First Cholera
Scare Of the Season-The Duty
Of Citizens.
MORE CHLORIDE NEEDED.
THE PREVENTION OF CHOLERA.

TysTRucTI6Ns by THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
In view OF the threatened visitation OF cholera,
the San Francisco Board oi hesIth on oaens niie tme
may better project themselves ana assist ino
sanitary authorities in their endeavoTs 10 pre-
vent the invasion OF The disease;
Chol-ra Is due TO germ or baclilus tnat mus
lodgmenI in the Intestinal canal
These germs are present in large numbers IN
the discharges and yomit OF cholera patients.
Cholera germs, when discharged from the
body OF patient, Will live aud propagate rapidly
in clothing, bedding and carpets, III sewers cess
pools drains, Tefuse-heaps, and warm moist
places generally. They will contaminate the
water OF river, stream or reservoir Into whlcn
they fiud access They multiply with especial
activity in wet rags or towels that nave been
soiled by cholera patient
Insects may also act as carriers OF the disease.
The baclli or germs have been found on the
wings and bodies OF 1lles whlcn ale1l upon cnoi-
The germs NAV also be di1used through the
air in the form OF dried and powdered choleraic
mouth or naso-phalynx, find their way Into the
system. This mode OF infection Is rare, as the
germs soon perish in IA dried condition
In cholera epidemIcs those parts OF city SUI
fer most which are low aud damp, and In which
the houses are oyercrowdeo, dark and unceaD.
All inssnltary conditions. particularly the
presence of decomposing animal and vegetable
matter tend 10 spread the disease, although OF
themselves incapable OF originating II.
Ii should be known that In some individuals
cholera runs mild course, appearing only AS
slight diarthea Such cases, however are none
Tie less liable to disseminate the disease. The
germs from the bodies OF such persons lack moth
Ing In yiruency.
BRIEF RULES.
Drink no water that has not been Dolled.
MILK should be boiled also.
Avoid the use Of all fruit, unless cooked.
Be cautious IN the use OF purgatfye medicines
See that the drainage OF your house or apart
ments is not defective. Nentilate watercosets,
bathrooms and cellars as well as lIYing-Tooms
and sleeping apartments.
Aid the health officials In Keeping clean tne
highways, squares, alleys and vacant lots. See
that refuse material of ali kinds Is disposed OF
according 10 ordinance. aud not deposited ID
foul corners or dust heaps.
Avoid lntempefance. uncIeanlness, indigest
fble food, impure air and damp surroundings
Disnfeet your premises with chloride OF lime,
which Is cheap distnfe Giant as we'll as good
oue Scatter IL literally around and into the
drains, water closets aud urlnRls every DINER
day CarbOIic acd is also an effective purlher,
three tablespoOnfuls TO a gallon OF hot water
well stirred. The scenibags, ETC., adVertised by
some druggists as "sure preyentalives' are
worthless catch pennies.
WnitewRsh your walls, fences, barns and out
houses Flush freely and frequently with clean
water all drains and wGterelosets. See that no
pipes leak into the subsoil.
Ii possible avoid the use Of water from a
estern or tank.
Seek medical advice early in all cases of
George Fl. Sanderson, Mayor; Martin Regens-
burger, VI. D.; George j. Bucknall, NJ. D.; w.
H. Mays NJ. D.; 5. F. LoBg, NJ. D.-Board OF
Health. James W. Keeney, NJ. D., Health
San Francisco, September. 1892.