The New Spirit . old that by carryingout these few principles, the disease could be prevented. Through health bulletins, news paper publications, and public addresses, muchwas dona to enlighten the people generally about the causes and prevention of typhoidfever, and the importance of sanitation in general. In addition to this work done in the rural districts, very rigid laws concerningsanitation were passed in the towns. Community clubs were formed by the womenand they heartily co-operated in the work. This survey has done a great deal for Union County; but still more importantis the great ex
The New Spirit . old that by carryingout these few principles, the disease could be prevented. Through health bulletins, news paper publications, and public addresses, muchwas dona to enlighten the people generally about the causes and prevention of typhoidfever, and the importance of sanitation in general. In addition to this work done in the rural districts, very rigid laws concerningsanitation were passed in the towns. Community clubs were formed by the womenand they heartily co-operated in the work. This survey has done a great deal for Union County; but still more importantis the great example that has been set for other counties of Mississippi. Forrest County has recently made a survey looking into the eradication of thehookworm. Government and State experts are now making a survey in Bolivar Countyto eradicatd malaria. Doubtless other counties, recognizing the economical value tothese three counties in increased efficiency and prosperity, will inaugurate such surveys. LELIA ETOILE STEVENS. 42 /.
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