The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-15
BAYOU sARA's CLEANUP RULES.

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cation to Mayor Jas. Fl Logan from
DR.. E. M. Levert, president of the
board of health of that town. 1t con-
tains many pertinent remarks, and it's
suggestions, if carried out, would be
of far-reaching Importance.
DR.. Levert says:
"a system of cleaning and super
vision of closets which remain in use,
this to include reconstruction if nee
essary. Sometimes it is necessary that
the whole refuse matter should be
spaded out In doing this would sug-
gest that same should, be disinfected
"a hours previously with copperas,
carbolic acid or lime, followed again
| by disinfectant after work is COM
pleted. When it is not necessary to
clean all refuse matter, lime may suf-
| flee as disinfectant in sufficient guam
| tity, to be left to the judgment of the
sanitary inspector. desire that the
inspector pay particular attention to
| the toilet at L. r. & N. depot, as this
| is public point and should be kept
in sanitary condition; more SO than
others, for reason mentioned above.
"The streets and weeds of bitches
should be thoroughly cleaned regular.
Ily. On unimproved property, would
suggest that you do this work with a
moving machine, in contract form
with some one who has same, as the
work will be done rapidly and econom-
ically The bitches need much work,
as they seem to be filling up with
trash and debris, drainage being par
ticularly INSTRUCTED at L. R. & N. cross
ing. Piles of debris and trash from
private residences should be burned
in yards where they are found.
"The jail, to say the least is exceed.
ingly poor in sanitation, requiring also
mechanical improvements. The walls
of bird nests, cob-Webs and piping
should all be attended to. The floor
ing should be thoroughly scrubbed
and cleaned, the walls washed with
bichloride lime-wash, the piping paint
ed with white lead, and white canvas
sheeting for the jail-birds to enjoy
their slumbers, and windows should
also be added to this building.
"In looking over the L. R. G N.
depot find the sitting rooms need to
be placed in sanitary condition. The
walls, benches and even pictures on
the walls are covered with cob-webs
and dirt, the sashes are dirty and need
thorough cleaning, the floors should
be scrubbed twice week and swept
every morning. The grounds should
be bedded in and graveled up as far
as the trestle
"The city water supply consider
safe, but there should be vigilant care
exercised in flushing the mains regu-
larly every 10 days.
"All premises, improved and unira-
proved, in the village of Bayou Sara
and all open lots and areas, should be
kept clean and free from all rubbish
and similar loose material that might
serve as harborage for rats, and all
lumber, boxes, barrels, loose iron and
similar material that may be permit
ted to remain on such premises and
that may be used as harborage for
rats, should be placed on supports and
elevated not less than two feet from
the ground with a clear intervening
space beneath to prevent the harbor.
ling of rats.
"The improvements mentioned above
do not admit of delay, as each is con-
sentative and preventive measure. The
requirements are not in the least be.
yond our funds Immediately available
and, therefore, | advise that steps be
taken at once, as delay is to invite
disease.
'In conclusion, | wish to state that
these measures are only starting
points, and that the president of the
board is ready and willing to render
any assistance possible, and it is with
the hope of this Council, each and all
that you will accept these suggestions
in the spirit in which they are given
Miss Nell Jarvis entertained at 500
saturday evening, at the A. +. Barrow
residence, giving her guests most
delightful time. There were eight
tables and the first prizes were won
by Miss Anna May Connell ant
lElwyn Barrow Jr. and the BOBBY prizes
by Miss Mamie Golsan and John Clack
The card club was entertained Wed
tnesday afternoon by Miss Anna MAY
Connell at the home of her uncle, w