The Sanitarian, Volume 18A. S. Barnes and Company, 1887 - Hygiene |
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... matter of months or years . Of course the annual fee would necessarily have an impor- tant effect on the weight of this objection . This can only be determined by past experience . Simply as a rough estimate of the probable amount of ...
... matter of months or years . Of course the annual fee would necessarily have an impor- tant effect on the weight of this objection . This can only be determined by past experience . Simply as a rough estimate of the probable amount of ...
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... matter was unofficially mentioned to me , I had never for a moment anticipated or presumed to expect , and on that account my appreciation of your kindness is all the more sincere and com- plete . The graciousness of the selection is ...
... matter was unofficially mentioned to me , I had never for a moment anticipated or presumed to expect , and on that account my appreciation of your kindness is all the more sincere and com- plete . The graciousness of the selection is ...
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... matters and slops - a combination , in fact , of a cesspit , an ashpit , and a midden - heap . Such a mixture of fæcal matter , urine , and slops , with animal and vegetable house refuse , may properly be regarded , although mixed with ...
... matters and slops - a combination , in fact , of a cesspit , an ashpit , and a midden - heap . Such a mixture of fæcal matter , urine , and slops , with animal and vegetable house refuse , may properly be regarded , although mixed with ...
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... matter . It is one thing to take the excrement to the soil , but it is a totally different one to bring the soil to the excrement . The Mosaic law enjoined the former . This law for the Jews was only an imitation of the practice of some ...
... matter . It is one thing to take the excrement to the soil , but it is a totally different one to bring the soil to the excrement . The Mosaic law enjoined the former . This law for the Jews was only an imitation of the practice of some ...
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... matter into sewers , where existing , was even made compulsory . So that every town which has a system of sewerage , whether it con- tains water - closets or not , is already conveying a sewage es- sentially excremental in character ...
... matter into sewers , where existing , was even made compulsory . So that every town which has a system of sewerage , whether it con- tains water - closets or not , is already conveying a sewage es- sentially excremental in character ...
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Page 519 - It has been said that he who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before is a benefactor to his species.
Page 51 - food," as used herein, shall include all articles used for food or drink by man, whether simple, mixed, or compound. SEC. 3. Any article shall be deemed to be adulterated within the meaning of this Act...
Page 26 - And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee...
Page 52 - ... differs from the standard of strength, quality, or purity laid down therein. 2. If, when sold under or by a name not recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia, but which is found in some other pharmacopoeia or other standard work on Materia Medica, it differs materially from the standard or strength, quality or purity laid down in such work. 3. If its strength or purity fall below the professed standard under which it is sold.
Page 52 - Provided, that the provisions of this act shall not apply to mixtures or compounds recognized as ordinary articles or ingredients of articles of food, if...
Page 296 - Gives, lends, sells, transmits, or exposes, without previous disinfection, any bedding, clothing, rags, or other things which have been exposed to infection from any such disorder, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds...
Page 51 - In order to carry into effect the provisions of this act, the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to appoint from names submitted to him for that purpose by the National Board of Health one or more suitably qualified persons as special inspectors and as public analysts for adulterated food and drugs at such ports of entry as the Secretary of the Treasury may deem expedient, and it...
Page 296 - Northcote asked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention had been called to...
Page 51 - If it shall appear from such examination that any of the provisions of this Act have been violated the...
Page 52 - If any inferior or cheaper substance, or substances have been substituted wholly or in part for it...