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This is not only a filthy and objectionable practice in itself, but, as pointed
out by Dr. Collingridge, the Medical Officer of Health for the City of
London, is known to be the main factor in spreading the disease known as
Phthisis, or Consumption.
It is thought that employers of labour could materially assist the
Corporation in its attempts to remedy this dangerous nuisance, by directing
the attention of their employes to the evils of the habit and to the importance
of suppressing it.
At the same time, the exhibition of Notices warning the public would be
of the greatest possible value.
I shall be glad to hear that you are prepared to co-operate in the manner
indicated.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES BELL,
Town Clerk.
A large number of replies was received, and it was gratifying to note that
the Citizens evidently appreciated the efforts of the Corporation to check
the evil.
Very many applications having been received for cautionary notice cards
for exhibition in places of business throughout the City, the following card
was printed and sent to all applicants :—
Corporation of London.
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
NOTICE.
IN ORDER TO AID IN THE PREVENTION OF
CONSUMPTION, you are earnestly requested to
abstain from the dangerous and objectionable habit
of spitting.
GUILDHALL, E.C.
1902.