The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1922-05-03

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! provements, and should be con-
structed as conditions require
them.
Paving
Having completed the paving
on Second and Fifth avenues,
and the alley through block sew
en-, we now have seven blocks OF
paving. Although this improve
ment has been a big expense to
the property owners, | think it
is a goou investment and thing
all citizens can we'll be proud of.
Watcrworks
| The filtration plant mas con-
tinued to be satisfactory the
past year Samples of the water
have been analyzed from time
to time, and the tests nave
shown it to be pure and safe Tor
drinking purposes.
Revenue from water SOLD to
consumers in the city is more
than sufficient to care for ali ex-
pense In connection with main
tenanee of the water works
plant besides paying for ali wa
ter purchased of the Railway
Company.
The motor used at the filtra-
ton plant IS getting old ana N
a worn condition. In case OF a
breakdown, the city would be
without supply of filtered
water. To avoid this danger and
inconvenience, | would recon-
mend the purchase OF a new
motor.
Our present sewer system IS
adequate to take care OF the
sewage, but it cannot carry or
the surface water after heavy
rains and spring thaws. For tnat
reason, the Council ordered, and
has received and paid for sur
vey Of the city for storm or
surface sewer, which, no doubt,
| will nave to be constructed in
the near future. The storm
sewer plans as contemplated, EN-
brace the whole city and when
once installed will save much
money by reason of eliminating
all trouble and damage now re-
sultlng from sewers backing up.
Board Of Health
| The work of this department
OF the city government is very
important to the hSaltn and hap
plness of our citizens and the ap-
pearance Of our city. | wish to
call the attention OF every cltl-
zen to the necessity of co-operat-
ing with our health, officers by
having all rubbish OF all kinds
removed from their premises and
from the adjoining alley as pro-
vlded by law, SO that the danger
OF an epidemic may be ell,ninat-
ed as far as possible, ard to add
to the clean appearance oil the
city.
THc DepHrtWeHt
The fire department IS well
equipped and has been doing
good work. Three aunired teet
of hose have been added the past
year. Tne motor truck has CIV
en- very satisfactory service.
Here are rew suggestions
from state fire marshal that |
would recommend:
Make your city the ciearcst IN
the state.
Save property from iestruc-
tion by fire by removing haz-
yards that make for fire.
Flour, sand or earth is the
most efficient extingllsher OF
gasoline or oil fires.
Library
The Carnegie is being patronlz-
ed more each year by the people
of Mllbank and vicinity. The
library board and Miss Shannon,
our librarian, deserve great
credit for the manner in which
the affairs of the library are be-
ing conducted.
Police Department
the police department is one
Of the most important branches
OF our city government. During
the year the officers nave given
] efficient service in enforcing our
{; laws.
Wofkmen's Compensation Insurance
] During the past year the city
| has been insured by Workm ~ 5
Compensation Insurance. and
two claims have neen paid by the
insurance company.
Municipal Band
i | believe we should encourage
our local band by paying for a