The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1921-05-05

oSL department blOIeS III Nne Ohllti
states, Tor example, as much consider
alton Is given to the ventilation as TO |
the sales people or the goods for sale. |
in the theatre, again. the question Of |
profit enters. In all public buildings, |
large or small, the amount of profit
lost In bad ventilation would practic-
ally pay for good yentilatng system.
Managers affirm that mot only IN
large cities but in country play houses
the we'll ventilated buildings draw the
larger crowds.
One OF the greatest problems in.
rural communities is the safeguard
ing Of the water supplies. II there Is
no city water supply the location OF
drilled or surface wells is vitality i'm
portant II should be located, when
possible, on high ground away from
any possible source OF pollution from
barnyards, cesspools or clubhouse }.
The water should be piped to con
venient place for the housewife.
When there is a city water supply,
the water is given good consideration
by city officials, and the inhabitants
OF the community may have good,
pure water at little cost. In modern
homes, the water is piped ito keep
out all germs and dirt of any kind,
and to be in a convenient place. into
the kitchen and bathroom. Oh the
: 10y OF work in a home when we may
have good, clean water by merely
stepping to the sink and turning on
the tap, instead of having to carry II
in a bdcket across the yard and later
having Il stand in the kitchen, free
10 the exposure of dust and dirt.
Some communities are located In
swampy regions where II has been
found that even chickens cannot be
raised successfully because OF the
damp ground. In such places pneu.
monia, bronchitis. aud colds are read
lily contracted by the inhabitants.
There is, however, a solution to this
problem--a drainage system. This
will improve health conditions as well
as enhancing the value OF the land.
Modern plumbing Is one OF the most
important features to be considered.
We see in the model bathroom of to.
day a marvel of cleanliness and labor
saving devices, which inventors and
skillful workmen have made possible.
All wastes are removed easily and
quickly by sewers or cesspools. We
do not have to throw our waste In the
yard where IL Is a means of multi
plying one of our most dangerous
enemies, the houseny.
One OF the greatest problems which
rural towns have to fight Is the un.
sanitary condition OF outhouses.
There are few very important sub
jects to be considered II the modern
sanitary toilets cannot be Afforded
first. proper location with respect ia
; the water supply; second, proper use
and upkeep; third, proper final dis
posal OF vault contents; fourth
proper screening against flies Many
cases OF typhoid, disentary, and other
such disease result from these grave
problems. by eliminating these filth
conditions In each community a high
or standard OF health may he
achieved. Modern plumbing Is fast
, growing a necessity, and even DOW
the homes that lack this convent snce
r are looking forward to time Of
, plumbing. In the last year fal
greater number of bathrooms have
, been installed In homes than ever be
fore.
In moderni American hoiaes another
thing which is rapidly becoming de
sirable Is a heating system. How
pleasant to be free from the worry
that baby will burn his fingers OF
that the fire Is out. and many ether
such problems which result from the
, stove heater. How good Il feels tC
loo In a A.
nice warm homel How pleasant tC
5 wake In the morning and know that
there Is no smoky fire to build
I These are conyenences, but people
4 are beginning to realize that there Il
also sanitation to the steam heat. A
4 homo which Is heated to the right
l temperature. and heated thoroughly
is n money-saying proposition. The
cost OF doctor bills and medicines re
sulting from cold rooms and drafts
Will pay for a good heating system
g General cleanliness should be our
. aim In the interest of which, cam
paigns should be conducted by health
officials towards cleaning up the lots
i The trash should be removed to q
place away from the community
Cleaner and more beautiful surround
ings for a home is desirable thing
In any community. A good board OF
health should be chosen and diseases
which are contagious should immedi
4 ately he put under quarantine so the
health Of others may not be impaired
Inspectors usually see that food sold
, to the public is in proper condition,
: but care should be taken TO avoid the
fly. dust and dirt, and handling OF
foods which the public will buy.
Barnyards in rural districts are usual,
ly In poor condition, Citizens should
be urged to clean out the barn-yards
as these are the breeding places of
. thousands OF flies, besides being un.
slightly and dlsagreeable.
General cleanliness, which after all
b In its final analysis Is sanitation, has
a lasting effect in the development of
our physicl beings and the general an
pearanoe Of every person. II Is the
greatest factor In the development of
I moral character.
r Il has been the purpose of this
, article TO impress the advantages OF