Evening journal., 1919-07-02
OFFICIALS TALK OF
HEALTH PROBLEMS
mo Deaths Except by O.d
Age" Suggested as
Motto Tor State
AMPLE AUTHORITY
FOR LOCAL BOARDS

DOVER, Dct July 2-The first OF a
series Of conferences between repre-
sentailyes OF State and local Boards OF
Health was held yesterday in the state
House. Representatives were present
from all parts Of the state. The meet
Ing was presided over by DR.. l.. ).
Conwell. secretary Of the state Board
OF Health, who I'm his opening remarks
suggested that an appropriate motto
Tor the State Board OF Health would be
no death except by Old age" and call
ed the attention OF the local health or
ncials 20 the necessity for the closest
kind OF cooperation with the state
Board II best results are 20 be achieved
Governor Townsend, who was on the
program for an address, was represent
ed BY Secretary OF State Everett C.
johnson. who outlined briefly the con
ditions that had led up TO the present
interest in health matters In the state
OF Delaware.
"The Powers and Duties OF Local
Boards OF Health" was the subject Of
address by Health Commissioner c. II.
Wells, who pointed out that under eX-
lstng laws local boards OF health have
fun authority to secure the abatement
OF an kinds OF nuisances. 90 prohibit
the occupation OF unhealthy tenements
TO secure entrance upon a property
regardless Of the objections OF the
owner, 10 secure the quarantine and, II
necessary the removal from their
homes. OF persons suffering from COM
munlcable diseases, and % erect tenn
porary hospitals whenever necessary
and 10 employ sufficient help 10 operate
them.
Il was also pointed out that In addl-
ton 90 these powers given 30 local
boards Of health every local board OF
health Is required 90 enforce any sani-
tary rules and regulations that may be
adopted by the state Board Of Health,
and in the event Of failure or refusal on
the part Of any member Of the said
local boards or other official they shall
De guilty Of a misdemeanor and liable
TO a penalty Of $50.
All OF the representatives OF the local
boards Of health showed the keenest
interest In ascertaining just how far
they could go In cooperating with the
state Board OF Health in abaiing
nuisances in their own communities and
10 was decided 10 have printed In
form an OF the State regula-
tlons that apply 10 the duties OF local
Boards Of Health.
The work OF the laboratory was dis
cused by Dr. II. W. Watson, state Bac-
teriOlogist, who showed the tremendous
importance 20 local health boards OF an
efficient laboratory and he offered to
cooperate with local health officials In
every possible way In the control or
communicable diseases and food sup
plies.
An interesting and instructive address
was given by Or. Brown Of the II. X.
Mulford Company In regard 10 the
methods OF production OF the serums
and anti-toXins used In the preven-
ton and treatment OF communicable
diseases. The discussion In regard 10
the preparation Of diphiheria anti
toxin and typhoid fever bacterin was
especially interesting in view of the
common use that IS made Of these pro-
ducts.
The recently adopted regulations Of
the State Board OF Health regarding the
proper cleansing Of drinking utensils at
soda water fountains, In regard 90
proper precautions TO be taken by bar
bers 20 prevent the spread Of dlselse
and in regard 10 proper construction
or oulbuildings so that flies can not
gain access 10 the contents thereof were
explained and discussed.
4 model OF q strictly sanitary out
building was shown for The inf0rma-
tion Of the members. and there was
present a representative OF the p. l.
pease Company who explained by
means Of models and diagrams san
itafy toilet OUTFIT that is furnished by
his company. for use in rural school
and other public places
The milk regulations OF the state
Board OF Health were also discussed.
and The Importance to the health OF
the community Of a pure milk supply
was clearly set forth. The local health
officials were instructed that It was
their duty 20 see that The dairies from
which their milk supply is obtained
came up TO the required standard. and
to see that a competent veterinarian
made a careful physical examination Of
every herd at least every six months.