Virginia Health Bulletin, Volumes 1-4 |
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... epidemics , more or less severe , of typhoid . The question as to what is the proper procedure in order to control the situation and cut short the epidemic will be put to those in authority . The usual assumption is that the water is to ...
... epidemics , more or less severe , of typhoid . The question as to what is the proper procedure in order to control the situation and cut short the epidemic will be put to those in authority . The usual assumption is that the water is to ...
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... EPIDEMICS . * By Ernest C. Levy , M. D. , Chief Health Officer , Richmond , Va . Formerly Director of Laboratory of City Water Department . The frequency with which the writer receives inquiries from phy- sicians in regard to examining ...
... EPIDEMICS . * By Ernest C. Levy , M. D. , Chief Health Officer , Richmond , Va . Formerly Director of Laboratory of City Water Department . The frequency with which the writer receives inquiries from phy- sicians in regard to examining ...
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... epidemic itself . To do this thoroughly is the work of weeks , or even months in the case of large communities and extensive epidemics , but sufficient information for practical pur- poses may frequently be gained in a few hours of ...
... epidemic itself . To do this thoroughly is the work of weeks , or even months in the case of large communities and extensive epidemics , but sufficient information for practical pur- poses may frequently be gained in a few hours of ...
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... epidemic , but nearly always on hand a large number of cases in proportion to the population . Towards the end of last March one of the two physicians of the place requested that the water of a number of local wells be examined for the ...
... epidemic , but nearly always on hand a large number of cases in proportion to the population . Towards the end of last March one of the two physicians of the place requested that the water of a number of local wells be examined for the ...
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... epidemic . This will almost invariably solve the question whether the outbreak was caused by drinking - water . ( 4 ) This method of attacking the problem has the further advan- tage of throwing light on the sanitary quality of the ...
... epidemic . This will almost invariably solve the question whether the outbreak was caused by drinking - water . ( 4 ) This method of attacking the problem has the further advan- tage of throwing light on the sanitary quality of the ...
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Page 18 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety, and is most effectually secured against the danger of...
Page 82 - Said guaranty, to afford protection, shall contain the name and address of the party or parties making the sale of such articles to such dealer, and in such case said party or parties shall be amenable to the prosecutions, fines, and other penalties which would attach, in due course, to the dealer under the provisions of this Act.
Page 81 - That the term blend as used herein shall be construed to mean a mixture of like substances, not excluding harmless coloring or flavoring ingredients used for the purpose of coloring and flavoring only : And...
Page 80 - Fifth. If it contain any added poisonous or other added deleterious ingredient which may render such article injurious to health: Provided, That when in the preparation of food products for shipment they are preserved by...
Page 82 - That no dealer shall be prosecuted under the provisions of this Act when he can establish a guaranty signed by the wholesaler, jobber, manufacturer or other party residing in the United States from whom he purchases such articles to the effect that the same is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of this Act, designating it.
Page 83 - When construing and enforcing the provisions of this Act, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or other person acting for or employed by any...
Page 81 - blend," as the case may be, is plainly stated on the package in which it is offered for sale: Provided, That the term, blend as used herein shall be construed to mean a mixture of like substances, not excluding harmless coloring or flavoring ingredients used for the purpose of coloring and flavoring only...
Page 80 - If the contents of the package as originally put up shall have been removed, in whole or in part, and other contents shall have been placed in such package, or if...
Page 145 - Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey, Where wealth accumulates, and men decay : Princes and lords may flourish, or may fade ; A breath can make them, as a breath has made ;w But a bold peasantry, their country's pride, When once destroyed, can never be supplied.
Page 42 - ... shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, in any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment in jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.