Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]
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6. Kuna Pine, for use in the Mortuary and postmortem
room.
7. Carbolic Acid (pale), containing not less than 95 percent.
of available Carbolic Acid for disinfecting urinals.
8. Carbolic Acid (prepared), soluble in water,
containing not less than 25 percent. of available carbolic
acid. (This is not used as a disinfectant, but only for
tracing drains.)
9. Carbolic Acid Disinfecting Powder, containing not
less than 15 percent. of available carbolic acid for deodorising
dustbins.
10. Carbolic Acid Crystals, free from staining properties
and corrosive matter, for use in the underground
conveniences.
In conclusion I regret that during the past year no
bye-laws have been made for the conduct of the business
of a marine store dealer, nor has any legislation been
enacted for regulating the making and vending of ice
creams to children in the public streets.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
S. R. LOYETT,
Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh;
Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland;
Licentiate of the Society of Apothecaries, London;
Vice-President (Past President) of the Incorporated Society
of Medical Officers of Health;
Fellow and Member of the Council of the Royal Institute
of Public Health;
Medical Officer of Health for the Ville of Lincoln's Inn;
Medical Officer of Health for the District.