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Joseph A. King, repairs
2.40
Ipswich Motor Co., Inc., supplies
27.13
Geo. F. Gwinn, services
2.00
Geo. B. Brown, grain
8.40
Wm. G. Horton, grain
23.65
Mayer & Porter, supplies
7.20
J. F. Pope & Son, lumber
28.73
Standard Oil Co. of N. Y., supplies
30.00
Canney Lumber Co., lumber
15.30
Chas. L. Lovell, cement 18.75
Bliss B. Ward, repairs
4.50
Marcorelle Bros., supplies
1.70
New England Road Machinery Co., supplies 46.63
James L. Wile, express
6.85
Wood Hydraulic Hoist & Body Co., supplies 2.95
The A. G. A. Co., supplies
. 40.00
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N. R. Purdy, tile
15.96
William Bizeski, shoeing
9.50
R. W. Davis Co., Inc., supplies
14.58
George Hayes, plumbing 107.83
$780.20
TOWN INFIRMARY
B. M. Hart, balance of salary $ 6.06
Mabel Hart, salary
35.00
Edward Hart, salary
45.00
Tougas & Tougas, groceries
192.58
Quality Cash Market, groceries
26.88
Marcorelle Bros., groceries
42.80
Howard Blake & Son, supplies
58.66
The Great A. & P. Tea Co., supplies
62.89
Wm. H. Goditt, groceries
38.49
Geo. B. Brown, grain
89.10
Wm. G. Horton, grain
193.75
Dr. H. D. Lambert, services
7.00
Ciolek Hardware Co., supplies
4.65
George Soteropoulos, repairs
3.00
5.55
· C. F. Chapman,. supplies William Patterson, repairs
14.87
William Bizeski, shoeing
20.45
Angus I. Savory, supplies 14.85
John W. Goodhue Corp., supplies 22.69
Ipswich Family Laundry, laundry 32.92
George F. Gwinn, killing hog 3.00
Standard Oil Co. of N. Y. 43.60
PUBLIC WELFARE
G. A. Barker, rent $ 10.00
Victor Wiezbicki, groceries
40.00
First National Stores, Inc., gro- ceries 3.00
James G. Paganis, rent 10.50
$963.79
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Lampropoulos & Galanis, rent
28.00
A. H. Peatfield, fuel 7.50
Lathrop Bros., fuel
17.00
Mass. General Hospital, board
13.25
Ipswich Baking Co., bread
5.25
Dr. F. L. Collins, services
30.00
Sullivans' Drug Store, supplies
10.36
William G. Horton, rent
24.00
John W. Goodhue Corp., supplies
3.60
Comm. of Mass., Dept Public Welfare,
board 364.00
Comm. of Mass., Dept. Correction, supplies 44.74
Town of Rowley, aid 10.00
American Railway Ex. Co., express .41
John J. Machaj, rent
20.00
$641.61
SOLDIERS' RELIEF
Salem Hospital, board and care,
$125.63
$125.63
MEMORIAL BUILDING
Lathrop Bros., fuel
$169.24
$169.24
HEALTH
Harvard Infantile Paralysis
Commission, clinics
$650.00
$650.00
Total Unpaid Bills
$3.905.33
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT LIST OF TOWN PROPERTY
School Houses
$247,000.00
Public Buildings
157,500.00
Public Grounds
· 5,500.00
Town Farm
20,000.00
Cemeteries
5,000.00
Heard Wharf
100.00
Averoff Wharf
3,250.00
Turkey Shore Pasture
1,000.00
Woodland, Linebrook
200.00
Woodland, Common Fields
75.00
Gravel Pit, Washington Street
1,500.00
Fire Apparatus
20,000.00
Highway Department Equipment
14,402.50
Thatch Bank, Great Flats
Thatch Bank, Third Creek
In addition to the property enumerated above, there is the shore, beach and other property given to the Town by the Commoners, the value of which is not estimated. The value of the Water Works and Electric Light Plant. will be found in the Water and Light report.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT
To the Citizens of Ipswich :
During the year 1928 the Selectmen have carried on, with the exception of Argilla Road construction, only such activities as were absolutely necessary to conduct routine business in their several departments. Expendi- tures have been curtailed to as small an amount as was possible. Our requests for funds for the year 1929 are made as small as possible.
We anticipate at this time no extraordinary outlay for new construction. Industrial conditions do not justify the expenditure of money in excess of that amount neces- sary to keep equipment and replacements in a normal state.
The Soldiers' Relief department may eventually re- quire an additional appropriation.
The Police department has operated during the past year very efficiently.
In accordance with a vote of the town, Selectmen petitioned the Legislature for authority to borrow money outside of the debt limit for the installation of a sewer system. This legislation has been passed, and the act will appear in the warrant for either acceptance or rejec- tion at the town meeting. This Enabling act if accepted by the town will have a life of five years. Acceptance of this act does not involve the expenditure of money, unless and until such time as the town may call a meeting for that purpose.
ROBERT T. BAMFORD, BENJAMIN F. BURNS, CLIFFORD C. BOYLAN,
Selectmen ..
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
To the Citizens of Ipswich :
In making this, the annual report of the Board of Assessors, there has been included the work sheet that is used in computing the tax rate, and the tables of aggre- gates covering the work of the department.
The total assessed valuation for last year crossed the $8,000,000 mark while this year a slight drop from this figure will be seen. This was due to the local in- dustrial conditions throughout the town. Because of this drop in the assessed valuation the board was faced with the danger of having to announce a higher tax rate than had been the case for the past few years.
Before the last annual town meeting, the Finance Committee having this viewpoint in mind asked each de- partment to curtail their appropriations as much as pos- sible and thereby assist in having as low a tax rate as was possible. As a result of each of the departments complying with this request and with the slight rise in valuation distributed through the town, together with the increased valuation due to natural development, the loss in valuation with regard to certain industrial plants was gained upon in not a small way and the board was en- abled to announce a tax rate of $29.00 per $1000, the same rate which was obtained for 1927.
Again, this year, may the board bring it before the public that the tax rates are made in your own town meetings, and not in the office of this board. It is the duty of this board to raise by taxation the amounts you have already voted to expend, and the rate for 1929 rests entirely in your hands. Every voter is thoroughly famil- iar with the existing industrial conditions prevalent here. This condition makes the task of paying even an ordinary tax bill a very difficult matter, and the importance of keeping the expenditures to be made by the town down to the very lowest limit cannot be emphasized too strongly.
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The method of automobile taxation, which is not a small matter by any means, was carried on this year the same as in previous years. Questionaires were mailed to the holders of registrations and the result was very satisfactory to the board. In practically every instance, the owners were very fair in stating the valuation and co-operated in every way with the board in making the proper assessment of this class of property. The number of cases of complaints in comparison to the number of vehicles so assessed, were remarkably small.
In closing, we wish to extend our appreciation to all public officials of the town and to the general public for the spirit of co-operation which has been shown to this board in the performance of its duties.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD R. GLASIER, GEORGE FALL,
Assessors of Ipswich.
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT WORK SHEET FOR 1928
Appropriations
$265,095.55
State Tax
11,220.00
State Highway Tax
2,804.78.
Municipal Lighting Tax
31.71
County Tax
15,735.38
Total
$294,887.42
Less Estimated Income
66,444.46
Balance
$228,442.96
Less 1890 Polls at $2.00
3,780.00
Balance
$224,662.96
Plus 1928 Overlay
1,744.22
$226,407.18
Total Plus Excess 1926 Abatements
692.23
Total Plus Excess 1927 Abatements
2.14
Total to raise Valuation of Real Estate
$227,101.55
$6,712,095.00
Valuation of Personal Property
$1,118,981.00
Total
$7,831,076.00
$227,101.55
equals $28.999 plus rate $7,831,076.00
$227,099.41
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TABLE OF AGGREGATES FOR THE YEAR 1928
Number of Residents Assessed on Property :
(a) Individuals
1561
(b) All others 72
Total
1633
Number of Non-Residents Assessed on Property :
(a) Individuals
236
(b) All others 31
Total
267
Number of Persons Assessed
1900
For poll tax only
924
Total
2824
Number of male polls assessed
1890
Tax on each poll
$2.00
Value of Personal Estate
$1,118,981.00
Value of Real Estate :
(Buildings exclusive of land )
$3,958,290.00
(Land exclusive of buildings)
$2,753,805.00
Total
$6,712,095.00
Total Valuation Assessed
$7,831,076.00
Tax for State, County or Town purposes
including overlayings :
(a) On Personal Estate $ 32,451.01
(b) On Real Estate
194,650.54
Total
$227,101.55
Rate of Taxation equals $29.00 per $1000.00.
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Number of horses assessed
205
Number of cows assessed 479
Number of sheep assessed
2
Number of neat cattle other than cows
15
Number of swine assessed
54
Number of dwelling houses assessed
1516
Number of acres of land assessed
17,730
Number of fowl assessed
3036
AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL VALUATIONS ASSESSED AS OF DEC. 19, 1928
Real Estate
$2,100.00
Personal Property
425.00
Total
$2,525.00
Additional Polls 17
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 1, 1929.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith present to your Honorable Board the re- port of the Town Clerk for the year 1928 :
VITAL STATISTICS Births
During the year there has been returned to this of- fice the following number of births :
Male 95
Female 72
Total 167
Parents residing in :
Ipswich
122
Concord, N. H. 1
Essex
13
Rockport
1
Hamilton
6 Dorchester
1
Rowley
17
Gloucester
1
Beverly
2
Lynn
2
Southbridge
1
Fathers born in:
Ipswich
31
Mothers born in :
Massachusetts
47
Ipswich
24
U. S. A.
15
Massachusetts 57
British Prov.
26
U. S. A. 14
Rus .- Aus .- Poland
23
Ireland
4
Greece
13
British Prov.
30
Italy
1
Rus .- Aus .- Poland
20
Scotland
1 Greece
13
England
1 Italy
2
Denmark
1
England
2
Unknown
8 Finland
1
167
167
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Total number received and recorded, 52.
Grooms born in :
Brides born in :
Ipswich
10
Ipswich
14
Massachusetts
22
Massachusetts 18
U. S. A.
5
U. S. A.
8
British Prov.
6 British Prov.
8
Rus .- Aus .- Poland
4
Ireland
1
Greece
3
Greece
1
France
1 Rus .- Aus .- Poland
1
Scotland
1
France
1
52
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DEATHS
During the year 1928 the deaths numbered, 92 an increase of 16 from the previous year.
Males 57 Females 35
The following persons were, at the time of death, over eighty years of age :
yrs
m
dys
Jan. 30-Lydia P. Dickinson
80
10
26
Feb. 26-Damien Babineau
80
2
15
Mar. 18-Mary A. Pike (Rowley)
80
2
11
Mar. 17-Daniel N. Hood
94
6
Mar. 22-Amanda J. Blaisdell
81
7
7
April 1-Hannah Spencer
83
1
23
April 29-John Durand
84
1
19
April 29-Mary J. Lord
89
8
May 11-Philip E. Clark
90
8
May 13-Edward W. Russell
93
2
7
July 11-William Denningham
84
3
24
July 30-Emma D. Russell
83
9
2
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Sept. 3-Susan A. Bryant
81
9
8
Sept. 29-Dennis Minihan
84
7
......
Oct. 8-Mary Matilda Whipple
86
11
Nov. 20-Susan Ina Villiers
87
......
Dec. 3-Eliza B. Scotton
88
Dec. 20-Clara F. Plouff
82
7
8
I wish to call attention to the following vital statis- tics :
It is important that these records shall be correct. If any errors are discovered, the Clerk will deem it a favor to have them reported at once, so that corrections may be made.
Some of the many reasons why births should be re- corded :
To establish identity.
To prove nationality.
To prove legitimacy.
To show when a child has the right to enter school.
To show when the child has the right to seek em- ployment under the Child Labor Law.
To show when a child has the right to apply for a license to operate a motor vehicle.
To establish the right of inheritance to property.
To establish liability to military duty as well as ex- emption therefrom.
To establish the right to vote.
To establish the right to hold public office.
To qualify to hold title to, and to buy or sell real estate.
To prove the age at which the marriage contract may be entered into.
To make possible statistical studies of health con- ditions.
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As required by Chapter 46, Section 15, General Laws of Massachusetts, notice is hereby given that the Town Clerk will furnish blanks for returns of births to parents, householders, physicians and registered hospital officers applying therefor.
The following licenses were granted through this office during the past year:
Billiard and Pool
5
Common Victuallers
32
Second-hand Motor Vehicles
1
Druggist, Third Class
1
Junk
4
Innholders
7
Hawkers and Peddlers
3
Coffee House
2
Motor Vehicle Junk
1
Bottling
1
Bowling Alley
1
Auctioneers
2
Motor Vehicles Agent
3
Pasteurization of Milk
3
Slaughtering
1
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD S. COGSWELL,
Town Clerk.
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
I have the honor to submit to you the report of the duties performed by the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1928:
Total number of arrests
260
January
30
February
17
March
20
April
18
May
20
June
18
July
16
August
19
September
22
October
48
November
12
December
20
Total 260
Recapitulation :
Crimes against Person
10
Crimes against Public Order
250
Classification of Crimes :
Assault
10
Bastardy
1
Disturbance of Peace
2
Drunkenness
86
Fugitive from Justice
0
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Liquor Nuisance
25
Illegal Sale of Liquor
1
Liquor Manufacturing
16
Liquor Keeping
12
Larceny
1
Lewdness
2
Non-support
2
Vagrancy
16
Violation of Fish and Game Laws
6
Violation of Motor Vehicle Laws
27
Rape
2
Operating under influence of liquor
12
Violation of Town By-Laws
1
Violation of Labor Laws
0
Violation of Rules of the Road
0
Held for Grand Jury
2
Attempt to bribe officer
0
Violation Transient Vendor Laws
0
Gaming on Lord's Day
0
Malicious mischief
0
Being present where gaming implements were found
10
Keeping gambling machines
8
Disposition of Cases :
Appealed
5
Committed to House of Correction
9
Committed to State Farm
1
Defaulted
1
Discharged
18
Dismissed
0
Filed
63
Fined
65
Suspended
10
Probation
27
Filed on Restitution
0
Not Guilty
1
Released
2
IPSWICH TOWN REPORT
133
Cases Pending
4
Miscellaneous :
Assistance rendered to persons in distress 35
Buildings found open and secured 25
Committed to State Hospital 3
Complaints investigated by Police
800
Lost children restored to parents
5
Number of dogs killed 36
Number of horses killed 2
Number of bulls killed
0
Number of autos transferred 235
Number of Warrants served for other Police 1
Number of Summons served for other Police 45
Number of hours Police duty for Private Parties 900
Number of children before Juvenile Court
12
Estimated value of stolen property returned to owners $1800.00
Field drivers 35
Inventory of Police Department :
Police badges 29
3
Clubs
9
Flashlights
10
Ford touring car
1
Handcuffs
9
Keys
35
Lungmotor
1
Pistols
5
Riot gun
1
Searchlights
1
Twisters
6
Whistles
12
Special Police badges
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I wish to take the opportunity at this time to thank all Town Officials who have assisted this Department in the performance of its duties.
I would also like to bring to the attention of the public that we have had wonderful co-operation from the State Constabulary, they helping us in a great many cases with practically no expense to the Town. I think we are somewhat indebted to them and I take this op- portunity of thanking them for their co-operation with our Department.
I also desire to thank any and all other Towns and Cities that have assisted us in any way as I have received co-operation from them and have found them always ready to assist us in time of need.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD BLAUVELT,
Chief of Police.
REPORT OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Selectmen of Ipswich,
Gentlemen :
Following is the report of the Engineers of the Fire Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1928 :
Number of men in department
35
Number of alarms
81
Number of bell alarms
23
Number of still alarms
58
Number of feet of 2 1-2 inch hose laid
9600
Number of gallons of chemical used
364
Value of property threatened by fire
$42,150
Loss of property by fire
$21,623
Total insurance on property
$50,850
Total insurance paid 19,978
On account of the closing of the Ipswich Mills we were deprived of the use of our fire alarm whistle. As the time was so short between the notification and the time that the steam was shut off it was possible only to get a siren for an outside alarm. We purchased one and located it on the Central Fire Station, although not en- tirely satisfactory it was the best we could do and we feel that after some further adjustment it will prove more satisfactory than at present. We recommend the purchase of 500 feet of hose this year.
EDWARD H. SMITH,
SAMUEL W. ATHERLEY,
FRANK B. SCAHILL,
Board of Engineers.
REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I herewith submit my ninth annual report as Moth Superintendent.
The work last year was carried on much the same as previous seasons, that is creosoting the gypsy moth egg clusters and cutting the browntail moth webs during the winter and spring months. This was followed in due time by the usual spraying with arsenate of lead to kill the caterpillars. Spraying and creosoting was also done on private property. The demands for work on private property especially in the spraying line are increasing each year.
Unfortunately the gypsy moth situation has changed during the past two seasons from the better to the worse. The increase in this insect has been many fold and the large area within the town limits that was completely de-foliated last summer is the unfortunate proof of this increase. This situation calls for an increase in the ap- propriation this year over what was granted last year. I would call the attention to the public that the Governor has asked for an increase of $10,000 in the State Appro- priation for moth work. This very strongly shows the seriousness of the situation all over the Commonwealth in general.
Other insect pests: The browntail moth, tent cater- pillar, elm leaf beetle, etc., are still present with us but do no appreciable damage as the same control methods as used for the gypsy moth keep them in check. The Superintendent is often asked if there are any brown- tails now. Although thy are not nearly as plentiful as years past it might be of interest to know that the de-
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partment collected over three thousand webs in 1928, besides two bushel on the Ipswich end of Plum Island.
Equipment of the department is in a very satisfac- tory condition and only minor repairs and adjustments will be necessary. Some new hose should be purchased as well as the usual large stock of insecticides.
Respectfully submitted, FRANCIS C. WADE, Local Moth Superintendent.
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens of the Town of Ipswich :
I herewith submit my annual report as Tree Warden.
The work of this department was of a necessity con- siderably curtailed the past year due to the small appro- priation made for this department. As without doubt the shade trees in any city or town are an asset, I trust that as conditions warrant that this appropriation may be increased that the trees in Ipswich may receive the care due them as good citizens.
The work that was done the past year was largely in the nature of dead wood removal and such limbs as interfered with overhead wires, etc. The department had many more requests for work on private property than ever before, all of which were attended to in a satisfactory manner.
No new trees were planted last year ,but I hope that from time to time some future planting may be done as this is the method by which the beauty of the town may be preserved for future generations. In this connection I would again recommend the establishment of a Munici- pal Nursery as in this manner a constant supply of shade trees can be kept growing at a very small expense to the individual taxpayer. A small plot of ground somewhere on the Town Hill property might well be set aside for this purpose.
The equipment of this department is in a very satis- factory condition, so will call for little outlay in this line. However, I am asking for a somewhat larger ap- propriation than last year as I believe this is money well spent in proportion to the returns received.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS C. WADE,
Tree Warden.
REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To the Citizens of the Town of Ipswich :
The Board of Park Commissioners herewith submit their annual report.
The work of this department varies little from year to year. The heavy rains of the past season made the task of grass cutting very heavy, but at the same time kept the Commons a beautiful green the entire summer.
No new work of an outstanding nature was done the past season. A new woven wire fence was erected in the rear of the fountain on the South Common and new guard wire has been purchased to be placed around all of the flower beds in the spring.
We would call attention of the public that the Giles Firmin Garden, so called, on County Road, is a public park. This does not seem to be generally known or ap- preciated. There are settees there and people walking to or from the hospital would find this a convenient spot to rest. Likewise auto parties would find there a pleas- ant place to stop for lunch. From time to time as funds may become available this little park can be made one of the most attractive spots in town.
Some filling has been done in the swampy arear in the rear of this park and will be continued. Persons having clean waste, such as ashes, etc., may dump it there. The Commissioners do not wish to make this an open public dump on account of the near residential neighborhood.
Vandalism continues to some degree on the Com- mons, especially during the evenings. But due to the close co-operation of the Police Dept. the past season this was kept at a minimum. It was necessary, however, to remove two of the marble seats on the South Green as
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the result of vandalism. As the benefit derived from these seats did not seem to justify the expense these were not replaced. No new work out of the ordinary run has been planned for the current year. The fountain on the South Common should be cleaned as this has not been done for several seasons and will cost twenty-five dollars. The power mower which has given two seasons of valiant service will have to have a complete overhaul- ing. Other improvements which are much needed and should be started at such time as the financial condition of the Town warrants; are filling or regrading on the main south Common as well as on the old ball diamond. Gravelling of the road to the South Cemetery and also on some of the path on the North Green.
FRANCIS C. WADE, SAMUEL C. GORDON, ERNEST W. PICKARD, Board of Park Commissioners.
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :
I have the honor to present to you the annual report of the Department of Weights and Measures for the year 1928.
Sealed Non-Sealed Condem'd
Platform scales over 5000 lbs.
4
1
Platform scales under 5000 lbs.
34
..
Counter scales under 100 lbs.
19
2
Computing scales over 100 lbs.
2
Computing scales under 100 lbs.
36
Spring scales over 100 lbs.
4
Spring scales under 100 lbs.
35
Personal weighing scales
7
...
Prescription scales
3
Avoirdupois weights
186
Apothecary weights
36
Liquid measures
31
Dry measures
1
Gasoline pumps
73
3
3
Kerosene pumps
16
Quantity measuring stops on all
pumps
382
Yard measures
10
....
...
...
Fees and adjusting charges collected and paid to Town Treasurer $94.75.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM A. STONE, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Public Statutes require that all diseases dan- gerous to the Public Health shall be reported to the Board of Health. In 1926 there were 146 such cases reported ; in 1927, 126, and in 1928, 60 cases, a decrease of more than 50 per cent from the previous year.
The list of such diseases reported is as follows :
Anterior polyomyelitis 2 Pulmonary tuberculosis 5
Chicken pox 3 Glandular tuberculosis 1
Diphtheria 1 Whooping cough 11
Lobar pneumonia 5
Gonnorhea 5
Measles
6 Syphilis
3
Mumps
1
Influenza
10
Scarlet fever
7
Total 60.
This is the smallest number ever reported in a cal- endar year. Because of this fact the expense was kept down to a low figure compared with previous years.
Many perplexing problems confronted the Board during the year. Bad sanitary conditions connected with the Farley Brook, leading to increased expense for clean- ing up and for legal advice, was one of the problems.
The work of a Board of Health is concerned first with preventing the occurrence of dangerous diseases, and secondarily with their cure when they occur. The cost for the care of contagious diseases for 1928 was $404.12, as compared with $1995.52 for 1927. The cost for the care of tuberculosis for 1927 was $1316.64, and for 1928, $1063.40. The net saving in these two classifi- . cations as compared with last year was $1844.54. This is due to the fact that in 1928 there were no epidemics of contagious diseases, while in 1927 Ipswich was hard hit by infantile paralysis.
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