Deming graphic., 1917-08-31

MEMO.
No.
The following is published for the information ana
Guidance of all concerned each unit commander VIII De
held responsible for the PRONUNCIATION OF his memor"'
dunn within his unit and the strict enforcement thereoi
l. RESPONSIBILITY FOR SANITATloN-Com'
manders of all grades responsible for police ana san
taton and for the enforcement of the provisions oil '
reculations within their organizations
. DIVISION sURGEoN.-The division surgeon 1,
charged under the commanding general with the genera
ondnct and sunervsion of the Medical Department of
tho division m the performance of its duties and VIII make
recommendation concerning all matters pertaining To 'he
sanitary welfare of the command
z SANITARY INSPECTOR-The Sanitary nspec-
tor is assistant the division surgeon and Is charged
especially with the supervision Of the sanitation ol tue
command 1t is the duty of organization commanders 70
remedy defects reported 10 them with the least possible
DELAY.
T. SANITARY SQUADS will be organized by the di-
vision surgeon for special sanitary purposes such rs the
purication of water supplies mosquito and fy preven
tion disposal of wastes. and dsnfechon They VIII con
sist of officers non -comms soned officers and pr\aies
first class prvates of the Medical Department assisted
bv civilian sanitary aborers employed bv the Quarter
master Corps, and when necessary bN details OF ocef
and enlisted men from other branches OF the service
5. WATER SUPPLY.-The water at this camp IS
potable and can be used without boiling or chemical pun
fcaton In the field. must not be used for drnkn-
purposes ON practice marches until 1t has been pro
nounced lit for use by medical officer The use OF
common drinking cup the use of canteens IN common
will not be permitted
G. KITCHENS AND MESS HALLS.-Kitchens and
mess halls will be securely screened and fly traps provd
ed for catching files that gain entrance Fly traps VIII be
provided BY the Quartemaster Department sweetened
water slightly acidulated with vinegar. an excellent
bait Fly paper also may be used. All food recepaces.
dishes and tableware will be protected from flies ana
dust Unit commanders will that an ample supply Of
hot water and dish towels provided for cleansing
cooking utensils, dishes and mess kits lee boxes will be
kept elevated at height sufficient to allow for inspection
and cleansing. Drip pans will be emped and scalded
out daily.
T. FOOD AND DRINKS.-No food, or like commod
ties will he sold in camp except in the authorized eX'
changes.
Bills Of far, should be prepared in ad,ance and od
hered to ~ far rs is practicable.
Attention j. called to the of the following foods
the elimination of which from the messes will serve to
prevent a variety of intestinal disorders;
(al Canned milk and fish opened the day before.
tAlik and fish poisoning.l
Oh Ilashe, of and potatoes prepared the night
previous. Dysenteries and diarrhoea.)
s. BATHS AND LAvAToRIES.-Carc inspection
will be made daily that waste water l. disposed
OF AZ 10 prevent MOSQUITO breeding ana othef husance-
o DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE--Garbage will be col
ectcd twice daily by the contractor Fresh cans ster
lied by heat will he substituted for those hauled away
The dish and waters will be evaporated the app
proved type Of ncnerator provided Especial must
be taken that these incnerator pans be permitted
dry this avoid their destruction. The above
erred garbage will be kept tightly covered
open stands and the exterior will be kept clean at all
times. These will not be wheTashed by Jreaniza-
tons and commanders. their proper boiling and scrub
bing cannot be carried ont if this is done All food
ceptacles such tin boxes. etc. will he thoroughly
burned the ncnerator before being hauled the
dump
10 CARE OF PICKET LINES AND DISPOSAL OF
MANURE-Picket lines will be kept broom swept and al
and straw hauled away daily and burned at the
place designated for that purpose by the sanitary
spector. Crude oil may be obtained from the Quarter
master Corps usual requistion.
IL. DISPOSAL OF EXCRETA-The fy trap box
furnished by the Quartemaster Department, and pit
atrne will be used For the present, each day the pit
will he burned out. One gallon of crude oil and fifteen
pounds of hay straw should be used AT the earliest
practicable time, regimenal surgeons will make requs-
tons for bone black and crude oil with syringes for
spraying; with n mixture which consists of pound Of
hone black to three gallons of crude OIL The interior Of
the box and Of the pit will be kept thoroughly coated with
the mixture The box must be kept fy tight This i'm
plies closure Of all cracks Of hinges and back
struction that the lids drop automatically The lane
seats viii be scrubbed with soap and water daily and
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