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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
8
City Health Physician Fulham presented the December 1907 report to the Muscatine Board of Health. It lists contagious diseases and deaths, including Will Van Gent of 200 W Fifth Street with diphtheria placed in quarantine December 1 and removed December 22, and J. D. Fulliam.
The council debated licensing for saloon revenue gaps and which licenses may be collected, with Ald. Kneese proposing a grant for years back. An ordinance on gas pricing and a city assessor post with higher salary and a permanent city hall office were considered. New bills were approved for Shoemaker, Muscatine Fuel, and Record Printing, while others were referred. The committee of the whole weighed factory taxation and decided to take no action, pledging to act when lawful opportunities arise, and notifying the Commercial club. Gustav Weis, City Recorder.
City Engineer's Office notes a regular session of the city board of health on January 14 at 8 o'clock pm. The meeting covered standard public health topics and administrative matters pending before the board.
The year 1907 saw 143 deaths in the town including infectious diseases. Diphtheria four cases four deaths, scarlet fever six cases one death, chicken pox 36 cases, whooping cough 30 cases one death, measles 25 cases, typhoid fever 31 cases six deaths, tuberculosis 21 cases nine deaths. Total deaths 17. The report notes 21 tuberculosis cases reported to this office last year and that tuberculosis caused more deaths than other infectious diseases. A quoted Iowa study warns tuberculosis remains a severe burden with thousands affected and economic loss, highlighting the need for study and prevention.
A 1910s public health summary stresses ignorance of tuberculosis causes and preventable nature. It cites loss of weight, fever variation, and persistent cough as signs and urges ventilation, good nutrition, and early diagnosis. It warns the disease is infectious via bacillus and sputum, spread by exposure and contaminated environments, and highlights the need for physician supervision and community education.
The report emphasizes infection spread from dusty, unventilated rooms and spitting on floors, urging strict ventilation, disinfection, and sunlight. It advises public places to distribute disinfectant water measures, careful spitting disposal, and avoiding kissing or sharing cups with TB patients, with room airing and removal of nonessential furnishings.
Alderman Leu moved that the tuberculine test not be enforced for now until the board can investigate the matter more thoroughly. Motion seconded by Alderman Kneese. Carried. Food Inspector re-elected. C. J. Hackett was re-elected to lead city food inspection by acclamation. Bills from Bartemeier, Russell, Havercamp and Muscatine News-Tribune approved for the city board of health. City Attorney Stapleton reported on bills. Mrs. Cohen cannot contribute to revenue. pay her bill. Mrs. Hopkinsoon paid $8.00 to the city treasurer. Engineer Ryan moved to accept the report and present bills for payment. Carried. Milk licenses to be issued. adjourned. Gustav Weis, Clerk.
Certification that druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, genuine in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.
Cols Junction residents attend funerals and visits as Mrs Eliza McCullough is buried in Tennessee cemetery. Robert Church funeral in Columbus Junction under Knights of Pythias direction.
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