Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-12

the tendency to carelessness, IL not ac-
tunl fraud, in the production Of q COM
mon food product Is the results obtained
III the recent analysis Of milk. OF 13S
samples examined, only 81 were up to
tho standard.
If Vermont dairy products and maple
sugar are impure, whether from care
lessness or fraud, it Is better that the
facts be discovered and published at
home than by outsiders.
The courageous and strenuous occu-
pant of the executive mansion at wash
ngton has set the pace for health boards
throughout the country. Every disinter-
crested person must applaud President
Roosevelt's determination that American
food products whether for domestic or
foreign use. must be prepared and mar
ketcd in accordance with the laws Of
cleanliness and common honesty.
This is health officers school to
which every one interested in sanitation
Is welcome.
GOVERNOR BELL.
DR.. Caverly introduced as the second
speaker, Governor Charles j. Bell of
Walden. Governor Bell, in the course of
his remarks, Contrasted the present time
with the period which he could remember
when tho State board of health was not
considered of much value. ormont. he
said. has to-day many things to he proud
OF ana among the things most to be APP
preciated is the state board Of health
Spea king of the value Of simple and
wholesome diet. the governor said n bowl
of bread and milk would not hurt any
body and would do good to many who
considered it not enough.
Boards of health. the speaker said
have a thanklcss task TO perform but
their work is for the good of all and for the
health OF all. In conclusion, GOV. Bell
spoke of the need of educating the peo-
pie to appreciate the efficacy and neccs-
sitv Of a rigid enforcement Of quarantine
laws.
SECRETARY FLEETWOOD.
Secretary of state +. e. Fleetwood Of
Morrisville said the doctors arc the bea-
con lights which in the hour of adj
versity minister to the wants of the
household The State is an agency for
good. We must investigate conditions
and having learned them mako the citizen
take care of himself Sanitation. said Mr.
Fleetwood, is the supcratvc degree Of
sanity. Education has taught us that
| fighting is not the best means to obtain
results. Reformation IS better than
punishment and arbitration is taking the
place of war War marks the way of
destruction; peace the way of construc-
ticn.
Fnlarging upon the constructive idea.
the speaker emphasized the Importance
of Juvenile courts as n manifestation Of
/ Xl.
medicine to-day Is laid on the prevention
of dscas" rather than upon its cure.
Throughout this country and through
out the countries of the world. tho doc
trine of clean living is tho doctrine that
prevails. The speaker closed with a high
trihuate to the efficient aud faithful work
of the doctors of the State.
DIR. II. D. HOLTON.
1t was expected that DR. r. r. Stiles
of St. Johnshury, Il member of the State
board os health. would he present to
give an address and in his absence Or.
| Caverly called upon the secretary OF
the board. DR.. II. d. IIolton Of Brattle-
boro. At the outset. DR.. Holton stated
| that the health officers work Is philan-
thropic work ana his reward Is in
heaven. He said the fact that the aver
age longevity of the people Of Vermont
| is now As or 40 years whereas Il was
form Wy 80 years, speaks volumes for
those who are promoting the sanitary
| welfare of tho State.
Emphasizing the Importance of proper
sanitation Dr. TIoltot said the health of
| the Japanese army IS the direct result
Of their prompt obedience to the laws