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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
2
The article urges national action to reduce infant mortality and childhood defects through home cleanliness proper nutrition and welfare clubs. It endorses large scale central power plants to boost rural employment and support families with cheaper reliable electricity as part of a broader public health and economic strategy.
Two million joined up at the war’s start while six million did not and one million were unable due to preventable causes. Sir Robert Baden-Powell warns that an empire cannot be built on unhealthy minds or bodies, echoing Lloyd George on national health.
The government of Great Britain announced a policy aimed at boosting rural industry. Officials outlined measures to support agricultural processing, infrastructure, and farm incomes, with emphasis on regional development and long term sustainability.
Civic authorities urge immediate action to curb houseflies as a major health threat. Emphasizing cleanliness, proper manure handling, and secure food protection, the notice calls on shopkeepers and households to eliminate breeding sites now to reduce summer problems and disease risk.
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