The Sentinel=record., 1914-07-29
SOME QUESTIONS
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PUT QUESTIONS ASKED OTHER CITIES TO YOUR OWN AND SEE
 WHAT ANSWER WILL BE.
Bureau of Municipal Research of the City of New York Makes Some !n- terrogatories That Will Be Follow ed With interest.

One or the most tlmely palnpnletS issued by the Municipal Research bu. reau of New York, entitled "A Vaca. ton Survey has just been received in this city. The object of the publi. cation is to suggest to those who leave their home towns for other ci- | ties certain lines of questions to ask concerning the town visited, and | were one to follow this suggestion where visitors coming to Hot Springs is concerned, the interrogations in question would be most timely. all of which illustrates the need of ideal civic conditions here at all times and in keeping with first class health resort
 When you come to new city, ncte the particulars in whi-A it seems to surpass your own. Look also for points in which your city is superior,' states the pamphlet, and then follows line of questions concerning i'm portant features of municipal manage ment. These queries cover the situa tion fully and are as follcwc Police Do patrolmen appear neat and bus ness-like?
 Are they alert to assist pedestrians at cross-overs? Are they courteous and ready to ad- wise?
 Do they attempt to direct street traffic?
 Do they allow teamsters to obstruct street railway tracks?
 Do they allow children on the streets late at night
 Are mendicants and vendors of lead pencils, etIc. allowed on the streets?
 Fire Prevention
 Are boxes, barrels. waste paper ex- celsior, etc. allowed to accumulate in back yards?
 Is litter to be found under side walk gratings and in the entry ways of vacant stores?
 Are livery stables, garages. and lumber yards tolerated il the con gested-value' district2 Is gasoline storage properly regu- lated? Buildings.
 Are public buildings neat and or derly? Are frame structures tolerated within the mercantile and manufac auring districts? Are fire escapes equipped with iron stairways with iron treads?
 Are ladder fire escapes tolerated? Do the buildings along the principal streets conform to an established building line? Unnecessary Noises. Are factory whistles, fire alarm bells. flatwheeled street cars, ven | dors' cries, etc. tolerated? I Do street musicians make their rounds early in the morning and late at night? l Have quiet zones' been establish ed about schools and hospitalse
 Are drivers of automobiles, mctof cycles, or motor beats allowed to use the muffler cut-out within the city limits? Soft Coal Smoke. | Is any attempt made to diminish | the nuisance resulting from the burn l ing of soft coal il locomotives, fac tories apartment houses, and private | residences? Health. Are unlicensed dogs allowed the freedom of the city? Do mosquitoes abound?
 Is the use of the common drinking cup and the roller towel permitted?
 Are barber shops inspected?
 Are yard prlyies tolerated? Do dea'ers expose fruit and other food to street dust and flies? Streets and Sidewalks. Are side streets and alleys kept clean?
 Are receptaces for refuse placed at convenient iatervals2
 Are street-cleaning employees and teams slightly? Is money wasted in spri1kling wa ter on unsurfaced streets? l Are there leglble street signs at intersections2 | Are shade trees properly trimmed and protected from horses? | Are overhead wires tolerated cn the main streets? 1 Are sidewalk openings covered with proper grati1gs? Are newstands allowed on congest edI corners? Are awnings and signs suspended at a proper height? Are merchants allowed to encum 1 Der the sidewalk with show eases merchandise, packing boxes, etc? Parks and Fairgrounds. | Are lawns and walks well maintain ed and kept clean
 Are there rest rooms and comfort stations, and are they kept in geed order?
 Are there suitable receptac.es foi refuse?