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kept clean, and in thorough repair. Where there are any fixed brick
ashpits the fact should be reported to the Public Health Department.
3. Where there is constant dampness of the soil near the
dwelling, or of its walls, it should be reported to the Public Health
Department.
4. Ventilation must be thoroughly attended to, and as much
fresh air as possible allowed to circulate through the dwelling.
Overcrowding must be avoided.
5. (a) All food should be stored in well ventilated and lighted
cupboards, away from any foul or offensive smells. Cupboards
under stairs or in cellars should not be used for this
purpose.
(6) No tainted or stale food should be eaten. This especially
applies to stale or unripe fruit, stale vegetables, fish or
milk. All milk received on the premises should be boiled
immediately.
(c) Parents who artificially feed their infants on milk ought
to see that it is quite fresh, and also give particular attention
to the condition of the feeding bottles, cups, &c.,
used for this purpose. These should be scalded in every
case before use.
(d) It is believed that flies are a cause of summer diarrhœa, by
conveying filth into different articles of food, especially
milk. Such food should always be covered and means
should be used to destroy the flies, such as fly papers.
But it is a fact, that where scrupulous cleanliness is observed
flies are present only in small numbers.
6. Yards, forecourts, and streets, &c., should be kept
thoroughly clean and free from deposits of offensive or decaying
material.