Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-03-20
LEWISTON VERY
HEALTHFUL CITY
Promotion Bureau Pamphlet
Says Death Rate in 1906
Was II to Loco

BQtn neat, interesting ana mStFuc-
tive is a pamphlet just off the presses,
issued by the publicity committee of
the lewiston Charleston Promotion
bureau, showing the health qualifica-
tions Of the city.
According to the pamphlet the death
rate In Lewiston was about IL to 1000
population, a record that few cities in
the United States can equal.
The pamphlet permits of a three
fold. making it suitable for insertion
in business or friendly letter. On
one side Of the first cover is a good
picture of the Snake river at the o.
r. & N, dock, showing six steamers.
In the center fold is a reproduction of
a newspaper article on the climatic
conditions of the valley for the past
six years. On the third fold are some
hints and pointers for home seakers
and investors.
On the inside of the pamphlet is
the following:
A Healthful Climate.
Ever since the gold hunters of 1860
established their winter quarters at
the confluence of the Snake and
Clearwater rivers, the valley where
Lewiston and Charleston are situated
has been Mecca of annual pilgrim
age from less favored parts of Idaho.
Oregon, Washington and Montana.
"The mild winters and low eleva-
ton (64O feet), the beautiful nearby
summering spots and fish and game
retreats, and the variety of business
opportunities afforded have led lovers
of mild climatic conditions to come
from all parts Of the Pacific north
west to make permanent homes here
Nothing could appeal more to the
person of infirm health, or to the ro-
bust, than the crisp, pure air of win
ter in the lewiston Charleston valley.
or the balmy spring air, laden with
the scent of miles and miles of bios
soming orchards. In warmest sum-
mer the nights are delightfully."- cool.
After good habits, nothing contrib
utes more to good health than climate;
but it is also true that the climate that
is beneficial to one infirmity does not
always benefit another. Few localities
are SO fortunate as Lewiston Clarks-
ton in this respect, the elevation heine
not too high for nervous lnvalids, and
The dry mountain air contributing IN
! remarkable degree to the alienation |
IF pulmonary disorders
There is very little consumntion |
1ere' cases of local origin being ex- |
remely rare. Physicians agree that |
'ew localities equal this valley for
asthma. The mortality from pneumo-
ia Is less than one per cent. Virulent |
ypes OF contagious diseases seldom
occur.
me presence of health seekers any,
Where naturally affects the mortality
ate, making 1t higher than normal.
Lno yet 1t is lower here than in other
'laces' with very few exceptions. re-
'ardiess OF their attractions as health
escorts; witness the fact that Lewis
on's death rate for 1906 was but II
o 1000.
Mortality in Lewiston in 1905.
Diphtheria. q; Meningitis, 8: WHOM
ng cough 4; bronchael pneumonia.
!; castro intestinal, 8; measles. 1:
1arasamas. 8; new born. 8; pneumon-
l, D; heart disease. 8; typhoid. &:
tuberculosis, IL; cancer, 8; Brights
isease' 3; old age, z; paralysis, s;
ccident 81 other causes, ~; total es
MANY of the above were eases
rought in for treatment at the local
ospitals' and number Of others had
ssided but few weeks or months in
lie valley. More than one-eighth OF
le total deaths resulted from old age
: accidents"
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