The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-04-20

each house is r~eSpOnSlDle IOr the re-
moval of it's own garbage.
At the present time cases of small
pox and measles exist in the county.
The health department is very active
in their endeavor to check spread of
the disease, but more intelligent CO.
operation from many of the homes
could be desired. There is n smafl
hospital in Brookings which is kept
busy, also one in Volga which is gen.
orally overcrowded.
The county presents an excellent
field for permanent nursing service.
The splendid cooperation from both
sides could make it a profitable service
to the county. In the cities there is
walking distance between visits, but
outside of these places some means
of conveyance is necessary.
Calls were made on physicians, den
fists, school superintendent, club wo-
men, business men and other in1uen-
tial members as far as possible.
Addresses were given to school chill
dren, woman's clubs and to general
public. A great deal of interest was
exhibited at these meetings.
Public Health exhibit designed by
Prof. Miller of the State College and
Public Health students of the college
was most ideal. This exhibit was open
to the public April 1915. On the even
ing of the 14th, a public health pro-
gram was rendered-consisting of an
address by Mayor Mathews, a health
playlett by the school children, an ad-
dress on Public Health by NJ. A. Win
tiers, Red Cross nurse, composed the
program.
April 18th, a Public Health Clinic
was held at the college all day. A
Public Health Clinic was operated at
the library during the months work in
the county.
AS far as possible visits were made
to rural schools. A large majority of
the schools throughout the county are
Of the old style with the sanitary con-
ditiOns that go with them. There are
several modern school buildings but
consolidation is the general need.
A water supply is found in some
schools, but it should exist in every
school. Individual or better, paper
drinking cups are strongly recommend
ed. The South Dakota state law for
bids use of common dipper or drinking
cup.
South Dakota State College is locat.
ed at Brookings. The general up keep
of the college is fairly good. The
-, gymnasium however, is an exception
j to this rule. 1t is unclean and unsani-
tary. In several places the plumbing
, is leaking and in a very bad condition.
, Through failure to interview the col
! lege coach who is in charge, the condi-
: tons are recorded as found existing
+ April 18th, 1915. A striking contrast
= is presented in the y. NJ. c. A. oolns
1 under the capable management of Mr..
Phillips, the place is a model of clean
illness and order.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the
, dental profession, Drs. Borst, Lentz
and Harris, for their service rendered
+ in the splendid and much needed work
Oral Hygiene"
The work of the month came to a
close on April 18th. The splendid CO.
c operation of superintendent of
O schools, boards of education, teachers,
Prof. G. w. Randlett and his staff of
O County Agents, to the parents and chill
7 dren to all who in any way assisted we
X are deeply grateful. Special mention
is due Prof. Miller of the State College,
and a member of the Mississippi Val
o. ley Conference for his splendid Health
+ Exhibit and his interest in public
!. health. Prof. Miller was assisted n
T. his work by the Public Health students
of the college to whom we are very
% thankful.
, The work was well received through
<. out the county. The schedules submit
n ted by HERBERT W. Blakely, county SUI
perintendent of schools, were observed,
If and in no place in South Dakota was
there the cordial greeting and hospital
% ity rendered by the principals and
a teachers as was shown throughout
o. Brookings county.
e About 400 children in Bookings
IS have joined the Health and Happiness
at League of South Dakota" They are
r my first aid in raising the health stand
n ard Of the people throughout the state.
'e Respectfully submitted,
, NJ. A. Winters,
Red Cross, Public Health Nurse.
April II, 1916.