The New Spirit . and cleaned. Vacant lots were cut and raked; fences repaired; pri-vate premises cleaned to perfection; and logs piled in orderly heaps. The Board of Super-visors made an appropriation sufficient to bring the court house and jail up to the require-ments of the State Board of Health. Every outside closet was made sanitary. A prizewas offered for the cleanest premises in negro town. The co-operation was wonderfuland without exception. So completely was this campaign made that the sanitary inspec-tor confessed that he had to hunt for something to mark against the town. It is hoped


The New Spirit . and cleaned. Vacant lots were cut and raked; fences repaired; pri-vate premises cleaned to perfection; and logs piled in orderly heaps. The Board of Super-visors made an appropriation sufficient to bring the court house and jail up to the require-ments of the State Board of Health. Every outside closet was made sanitary. A prizewas offered for the cleanest premises in negro town. The co-operation was wonderfuland without exception. So completely was this campaign made that the sanitary inspec-tor confessed that he had to hunt for something to mark against the town. It is hopedthat every town in the State will try Magnolias plan. Mississippi stands as one of the foremost States in her effort to solve the problem of MunicipalSanitation. With an efficient sanitary inspector. Dr. Willis Walley, to champion the cause, to inspect thetowns, and enforce the regulations governing sanitary conditions, we hope to become a more healthy, ahappier, and a more efficient people. I. A. WILLIAMSON. 47. BEULAH WILLIAMS Lincoln County iltlk anb Ifiiw to Kwp 3t


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