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The balance from last year is $317.82.
I recommend an appropriation of $800.00.
There were 8 permits granted for fires in the open. I wish at this time to thank the people for their good will and again ask their cooperation during the coming year that for- est fires in this vicinity will be prevented as much as possible.
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU,
Forest Fire Warden.
INVENTORY OF FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
One Ford Truck
$600.00
Twenty 21/2 gallon fire extinguishers
260.00
Six 10 Gallon Water Cans
30.00
Three 10 Gallon Water Cans
4.00
Fifteen Brooms
12.00
Twenty Hoes
12.00
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REPORT OF AMUBLANCE DEPARTMENT
In rendering my report of the ambulance department for this year I wish to state that an appropriation of $500.00 was made and a balance of $89.64 still remains.
During the year the ambulance made the following trips:
Worcester 81
Boston
3
Tewksbury
2
Springfield
1
Rutland
1
Total 88
For the coming year I would recommend an appropria- ttion of $500.00.
JOSEPH E. DUCHENEAU
Inventory of the Ambulance Department
One Ambulance
$4500.00
One Spare Tire
50.00
Six Blankets 12.00
Three Pillows
3.00
Twelve Sheets
15.00
Eighteen Pillow Cases
12.00
Twelve Towels
6.00
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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of Southbridge: Gentlemen :
I submit herewith for your consideration my report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1926. The organization of the Police Department at the close of the fiscal year was was as follows:
PATROLMEN
Pierre A. Cormier
Patrick Donnelly
Joseph Paquin
Ovila Martin
Joseph Morin
Arthur Murphy
Alfred Tetreault
Felix W. Lusignan
Alfred Lariviere
Moses Beaudry
Martin Brennan
Carl Corriveau
JANITOR AND ASSISTANT LOCKUP KEEPER Louis Peloquin
CONSTABLES
Ulric Brault Patrick Donnelly Andrew Higgins
Duties performed by the Police Department during the year expiring December 31, 1926. Total number of arrest 402; Males 382; Females 20; Residents 294; Non-Residents 108; Minors 56.
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OFFENCES
Drunkness 128; Violations of the Motor Vehicle Laws 58; Non-Support 21; Disturbing the peace 14; Insane 8; Tres- passing 12; Violation of Probation 7; Breaking and Entering with intent to commit larceny 7; Assault with intent to rob 1; Taken a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner 2; Neglecting Children 6; Robbery 2; Accosting 1; Violations of the Liquor Laws 16; Larceny 38; Vagrant 5; Adultry 2; Set- ting a fire without a permit 1; Assault and Battery 18; Car- rying a Revolver 4; Violation of the Fish and Game laws 1; Escape from prison 1; Threatening 1; Having Stolen goods in his possession 1; Stubborn children 10; Begetting 4; Viola- tion of the Jitney Laws 4; Violation of the Food Laws 1; Keep- ing an unlicensed dog 26; Lewdness Cohabitation 2.
DISPOSITION OF COURT CASES
Fined 112; Committed to the House of Correction 30; Given suspended sentences 52; Probation 49; File 50; Re- leased 56; Discharged 18; Committed to State Hospital 8; Returned to Outside Police 17; Sent to Grand Jury 13; Ap- pealed 8; Taken to old Soldier's Home 1; Committed to Shir- ley Industrial School 3; Committed to Lyman School 3; Taken to the Home of Good Shepherd 2; Committed to State Farm at Bridgewater 2.
OCCUPATION
Laborers 142; No position 55; Clerks 3; Barbers 3; At School 18; Painters 15; Cook 4; Machinist 7; Lens Workers 6; Pedlers 6; Electricians 4; Merchants 11; Salesman 13; Inn Keeper 2; Carpenter 9; Retired 1; Chauffeur 20; Wool Sorter 2; Mill Hand 11; Housewife 8; Farmer 23; Optical worker 3; Knife worker 4; Garage man 4; Foreman 4; Fire-
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man 1; Mason 5; Printer 3; Conductor 1; Die Maker 1; Baker 1; Steam Fitter 1; Wood-chopper 4; Fore Lady 1; Tailor 1.
MISCELLANEOUS
Number of motor vehicle licenses recommended suspend- ed by the Chief and suspended 42; Goods stolen and recover- ed $4310.00; Goods stolen not recovered $1000.68; Motor vehicle stolen and recovered 7; Motor vehicle stolen not re- covered 2; Doors found unlocked by officer 72; Bicycle stolen and recovered 5; Lost animals recovered 4; Defective places in the Street reported 3; Attendance of officers at dance hall 52; Accidents investigated 209; Lost children returned to parents 6; Cases of destitution investigated 15.
In conclusion it is with pleasure that I extend in behalf of the Police Department and myself to the Honorable Board of Selectmen and other town officials, our most sincere thanks for their kindly consideration during the past year, and trust that the accomplishment of the department have been such as to repay them for their interest.
Respectfully submitted,
ULRIC BRAULT, Chief of Police
Southbridge, Mass. December 31, 1926.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Citizens of Southbridge:
I respectfully submit my report from November 30, 1925. to November 30, 1926.
Adjusted platform scales over 5000 pounds 0
Sealed platform scales over 5000 pounds 10
Condemned platform scales under 5000 pounds
0
Adjusted platform scales under 5000 pounds 4
Sealed platform scales under 5000 pounds 127
Non sealed platform scales under 5000 pounds
1
Condemned platform scales under 5000 pounds
5
Sealed slot weighing scale
12
All other scales adjusted
3
All other scales sealed 258
All other scales condemned
3
Number of weights adjusted
0
Number of weights sealed
952
Number of weights condemned
3
Number liquid measures sealed
80
Number linear measures sealed 42
3
Oil and molasses pumps sealed
37
Oil and molasses pumps condemned
8
Number linear measures condemned
Gasoline pumps sealed 51
Articles tested, adjusted, sealed and condemned 1619
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Inspection of Hawkers and Peddlers
26
Inspection of Milk Wagons
21
Inspection of Ice Dealers
18 3
Inspection of Junk Dealers
Inspection of Ice Wagons
56
Inspection of Wagon and Truck Scales
10
Inspection of Paper Cartons
0
Inspection of Baled Hay
12
Inspection of Flour in Bags
282
Inspection of Butter in Print
162
Inspection of Dry Commodities
196
Inspection of Provisions
42
Inspection of Bread
340
Inspection of Milk Jars
510
Inspection of Gasoline Pumps
45
Inspection of Marked Food Packages
602
Total of Inspections 2102
During the last two years satisfactory arrangements have been made with the Mckinstry Ice Co. to use their Truck Scale situated on Dupaul Street, and with George Clemence to use his truck scale situated at the corner of Pleasant and River Streets. The two scales are properly situated for the use of the Public.
The Standard cabinet and Sealers' supplies insured for $1600 will expire in 1930.
Some incorrect scales have been seized and condemned during the past year and are held at the Sealer's Office.
The police department is very vigilant to protect the public against hawkers and peddlers who undertake to sell without a license.
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When a new location is chosen for a Town Barn. The town should provide a suitable place for a truck scale with a large capacity that should be located where it should be under cover.
During the last year the fees from Hawkers and Peddlers produced $125.00 to the benefit of the Town.
The Sealer's fees collected during the last year and paid to the treasurer amount to $172.82.
The inventory of the Sealer's department which was done on Dec. 8th, by the former sealers Fred G. Adams, Eugene Gabree and the town sealer, has given the amount of $1180.25 of which a copy has been returned to the Director of Stand- ards and the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
FELIX GATINEAU, Sealer.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
To the Citizens and the Board of Selectmen,
Town of Southbridge, Mass.
I herewith respectfully submit my report for the year ending January 1st, 1927.
My work this year has consisted mainly of a continua- tion of the policy of the previous two years of removing of all dead and dangerous branches, the pruning of the better and more important trees of the town, the removal of trees which from various causes had died or become a menace to the tra- velling public and now I can assure you that I am in a posi- tion to state that the public shade trees of Southbridge can compare favorably as to general conditions with the trees of any town of the State of Massachusetts of a like size, taking into consideration the number of trees we have and the ap- propriation at the disposal of this department for their care and maintenance.
Last spring a start was made in planting trees to take the place of those removed and this is a step in the right di- rection and should be continued.
There are approximately six hundred and fifty-seven trees in the residential district of the town; of this number 381 are maples, 217 elms and the other 59 is composed of a few oaks, ash, horse chestnut, lindens, sycamore and pines.
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Thirty-two trees have been planted in various sections of the town and I have on hand twelve maples healed in ready to plant this spring.
Fifteen trees on or adjacent to the highways have been removed so for the first year to my knowledge there has been more trees planted than have been cut down.
I am respectfully yours,
W. A. DOUCETTE, Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF TOWN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge :
The Town Forestry Committee, after an extensive inves- tigation has selected a 76-acre tract off West Street, which is particularly adaptable for the establishment of a Town forest, and can be purchased for $3500.
The tract is heavily wooded, and at a conservative es- timate will cut 300,000 feet of lumber, together with 1,000 cords or more of wood. Its close proximity to the center of the town, the healthy growth of young trees covering the greater part of the area and the increasing value of timber land all contribute to the desirability of its purchase and in- sures a safe financial investment for the town. The committee recommend the purchase of the above described site for the establishment of a Town forest.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE S. POTTER, Chairman. OSWALD LALIBERTE, SAMUEL L. IDE,
Town Forestry Committee.
January 14, 1927, Southbridge, Mass.
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REPORT OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
To The Citizens of the Town of Southbridge:
Out of an appropriation of $4500.00 at the Annual Town Meeting of 1926, the total sum of $4481.75 was expended. The large items being labor $1265.86 and Filling and Loam $2868.75. Other smaller items you will find in another sec- tion of the Annual Town Report, under their proper headings.
We were able to procure 2000 cu. yds. of filling material delivered at an average cost of 411/2 cents per cu. yd. This material came from the road construction work on Main, Mill, Goddard Sts. and Eastford Road, and was spread as deliver- ed. We bought 847.5 cu. yds. of loam costing the town $2.50 per cu. yd. delivered at the playgrounds. This was spread as delivered and also seeded. We laid 230 lineal ft. of 6" vitrified clay pipe to serve as a drain from the tennis courts to the brook at Dresser St.
A very large portion of the area which is to be devoted to the playground has been brought to a finished grade. Special attention is called to the turtle-back baseball diamond which is one of the features of the project and which was used for baseball and football during the past season. The tennis courts are in condition for use and the outline of a run- ning track has been started.
We, who have been closely identified with this work, since its beginning, giving our time and support without cost to the town, are fully aware of the unwarranted criticism of
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a very few of our citizens. We believe, however, that the playground is one of the greatest assets to the Town, and when the coming generation grows a few years older they will point with pride to the Dresser St. Playgrounds.
Our Town Engineer informs us that it will take an ap- propriation of $2500.00 to complete the grading and that another $1,000.00 will be needed to make a cinder track and carrying out the finishing of the work already started.
We, therefore, ask for an appropriation of $3500.00 at the coming Town Meeting.
WILLIAM C. LUNAN, H. M. LECLAIR, Secretary, GEORGE W. SILK,
Park Commissioners.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK
Vital Statistics for the year ending December 31, 1926
Number of marriages 117
Number of deaths 195
Number of births 361
Number of dogs licensed in 1926.
Males
552
Females 99
Breeders
1
Respectfully submitted,
W. W. BUCKLEY, Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
The Board of Assessors submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1926 :
Appropriations Voted for Town Purposes
$505945 27
State Tax
31440 00
State Highway Tax
542 23
Auditing Municipal Ac-
counts
548 68
County Tax
23495 00
County Hospital Tax
1453 30
Overlay
2395 10
Total Appropriations
$565819 58
Transferred from E. & D. Account by vote of town $10000 00 Estimated Revenue for Year 1926 112258 70
$122258 70
Total amount to be raised by taxes for year 1926
$443560 88
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Valuation Real Estate April 1, 1926
$8390735 00
Tax on Real Estate
$297032 65
Valuation Personal
April 1, 1926 3899165 00
Tax on Personal
$138030 23
Polls 4249 @ $2.00 each
8498 00
Total Taxes assessed April
$12289900 00 1st, 1926
Sewer Apportionments and Interest Added to Taxes of 1926 $977 23
Sidewalk Assessments, Ap- portionments and Inter- est added to Taxes of 1926 $2116 33
Total Warrants to Collec-
tor, August 31, 1926
$446654 44
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DEC. 20, 1926.
Valuation of Real Estate $8150 00
Tax on Real Estate
$288 51
Valuation on Personal 2560 00
Tax on Personal 90 63
Polls 66 @ $2.00 each
132 00
Added to Valuation Dec. 20, 1926 $10710 00
Warrant to Tax Collector Dec. 20, 1926
$511 14
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Total of Warrants to Tax Collector for 1926 Total Valuatiton Dec. 31, 1926 Rate of Tax Per Thousand
$447165 58
$12300610 00
$35 40
VALUATION OF EXEMPTED PROPERTY-By Law
Church and Schools U. S. P. O. Land Town Property
$602800 00
18000 00 1164435 00
Total fo Exempted Prop'ty $1785235 00
Number of Persons Assessed 2849
BENONIE A. BOUCHARD, WILLIAM H. McGILPIN, PHILIAS F. X. CASAVANT, Board of Assessors.
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REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
To the Citizens of Southbridge :
TAXES 1923
Outstanding January, 1926
$117 98
Payments to Treasurer
$107.40
Abatements
10 58
$117 98
TAXES 1924
Outstanding January 1, 1926
$14,520 27
Payments to Treasurer
$13,414 17
Abatements
475 55
Transferred to Tax Title
1 20
Outstanding December 31, 1926
240 00
Cash on hand December 31, 1926
388 35
$14,520 27
TAXES 1925
Outstanding January 1, 1926 $56,163 69
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Overpayment to Collector 82
$56,164 51
Payments to Treasurer
$35,430 76
Abatements
794 34
Transferred to Tax Titles
11 42
Outstanding December 31, 1926
19,825 47
Cash on hand December 31, 1926
102 52
$56,164 51
TAXES 1926
Commitment per warrants
$443,684 88
December warrant
387 14
$444,072 02
Payments to Treasurer
$373,417 93
Abatements
620 50
Outstanding December 31, 1926
69,609 54
Cash on hand December 31, 1926
424 05
$444,072 02
APPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENT 1925
Outstanding January 1, 1926
$75 57
Payments to Treasurer $70 73
Outstanding December 31, 1926
4 84
$75 57
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COMMITTED SEWER ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1925
Outstanding January 1, 1926 $9.94 Payment to Treasurer $9 94
APPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS 1926
Commitment $830 65
- Payments to Treasurer $696 14
Outstanding December 31, 1926 134 51
$830 65
UNAPPORTIONED SEWER ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES 1926
Commitment $61 74
Outstanding December 31, 1926
$61 74
COMMITTED SEWER ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1926
Commitment $84 84
Payments to Treasurer
$63 52
Outstanding December 31, 1926
21 32
$84 84
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES 1925
Outstanding January 1, 1926
$473 06
Payments to Treasurer $182 39
Outstanding December 31, 1926
290 67
$473 06
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COMMITTED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1925
Outstanding January 1, 1926
$30 36
Payments to Treasurer $9 27
Outstanding December 31, 1926
21 09
$30 36
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS 1926
Outstanding January 1, 1926
10
Commitments 7,721 32
$7,721 42
Payments to Treasurer
$2,082 33
Abatements
5 12
Apportioned
2,241 40
Added to Taxes 1926
1,444 73
Outstanding December 31, 1926
1,947 84
$7,721 42
UNAPPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS ADDED TO TAXES 1926
$1,444 73
ยท Commitment
Payments to Treasurer
$556 93
Outstanding December 31, 1926
887 80
$1,444 73
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APPORTIONED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS 1926
Commitment
$542 56;
Payments to Treasurer
$351 45
Outstanding December 31, 1926
179 36
Cash on hand December 31, 1926
11 75
$542 56:
COMMITTED SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT INTEREST 1926:
Commitment
$129 04.
Payments to Treasurer
$70 54
Outstanding December 31, 1926
47 69
Cash on hand December 31, 1926
10 81
$129 04
INTEREST TAXES
Levy of 1923
$51 01
Levy of 1924
1,699 19
Levy of 1925
1,368 97
Levy of 1926
431 96
$3,551 13.
I desire at this time to thank the Citizens and Town Of- ficials for their co-operation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
LEON J. DELAGE, Collector of Taxes.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WELFARE
To the Citizens of the Town of Southbridge :
In making our report for 1926 we wish that every citizen interested in town affairs would carefully read and weigh our statements. The year has been the hardest year we be- lieve in the history of the town. Short time in the factories for so long a period with a general low wage and lack of out- side work has been the real cause. If you citizens will stop and consider we feel sure that you will agree that the amount of money spent although large is not excessive for existing conditions. We present four cases that are on our books at this time to allow you to judge the cost of maintaining a fam- ily with public funds :
Case No. 1-Man, wife and seven children. Man's wages $16 weekly less a $2 payment on loan leaves $14 income. We aid $10 a week. Total $24 for nine people.
Case No. 2-Man, wife and nine children. Man's wages $18 weekly with loss of time for bad weather. We aid $12 a week. Total $30, for eleven people.
Case No. 3-Woman and five children. No one working. We aid $10 weekly for groceries; $4 for rent; $1,82 for milk, plus necessary clothing and fuel. Estimated total aid $19.82 weekly.
Case No. 4-Widower and seven children. Man's wages $16 weekly. We aid $13 a week; oldest girl 15 years old cares for home. Total $28 for eight people.
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These are sample cases any one of which is considerable over $1000 annual cost to the town. We realize that the amount spent this year seems unreasonable but if one will interest him or herself enough to attend one of our meetings and care to make suggestions we will welcome them.
From January 1, to December 31, 1926 there were 709 persons aided. There were 22 cases of non-support and 2 cases of neglect brought before the local court.
The reports of people owning automobiles and expen- sive radio sets is idle talk. When application is made for aid an investigation is made before any is given. People are not willing to give information about their neighbors and we must secure our own evidence.
Regardless of a father's or mother's actions up to the time of application we cannot see children go without food, shelter or proper clothing and it is a rare case where aid is given that there is less than three children.
A survey of twenty-five of our cases by a state visitor did not result in a single recommendation for a cut but in one case he did suggest and increase of two dollars a week.
The question of an alimoner has become common talk and we shall leave with the voters the decision of the im- portant subject.
Our meetings held every Monday evening are open to all the citizens, our records are your property and we invite suggestions and just criticism.
The Almshouse on Chestnut Street is in excellent con- dition with no need of special repairs. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. N.
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Payant have been reappointed after 14 years of faithful ser- vice.
We wish to thank the various town officials for their co- operation,
Respectfully,
HENRY ROBIDA, Chairman. GEO. H. HARTWELL, Clerk. HERMAN LAMOTHE.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :
The Board of Health, Philias S. Caron, Dr. Charles Simp- son and Omer Belanger organized as follows.
P. S. Caron, Chairman; Dr. Chas. Simpson, Clerk.
Meetings have been held monthly on the last Tuesday of each month.
Following is a list of contagious diseases reported to the board during the year :
Anterior Poliomyelitis 4 Scarlet Fever 1
Diphtheria 14 Tuberculosis Pulmonary 14
Opthalmia Neonatorum
2 Tuberculosis other forms 9
Typhoid Fever 2 Influenza 3
Lobar Pneumonia 15
Whooping cought 3
Measles 168
Encephalitis Lethargia 1
Total
236
Following are deaths for the year in months and diseases.
January 16
July 10
February
15
August 11
March
16
September 11
April 23
October 10
101
May
6 November 11
June
6 December 5
Total
140
Males
77 Females 62
Total
140
Angina Pectoris
6 Heart Disease 15
Broncho Pneumonia
8 Measles 3
Lobar Pneumonia
9 Anterior Poliomyelitis 2
Influenza
5
Tuberculosis Pul. 6
Nephritis
7 Diabetis
1
Arterio Sclerosis
4 Mitral Defiency 1
Coronary Sclerosis
1 Marasmus 2
Puerperal Septicemia
2 Sunstroke
1
Asphyxia
2
Ulcer of stomach
1
Anemia
1
Cholera Infantum 2
Icterus Neonatorum
1
Acute Encephalitis
1
Spinal Meningitis
1
Hypostasis Pul. Congestion 1
Pulmonary Stenosis
Premature Birth 1
6
Enlarged Thymus
1
Ill Defined 1
La Grippe
1 Still Born
4
Cancer
14 All others, Medical
Brain Disease 12 Examiners 17
Total 140
The dump provided by the town on Harrington Street has caused some trouble to the Board and to the surrounding residents, but after careful investigation we have decided that more co-operation by the merchants especially those sell- ing fish, it would remove most of the odor and the nuisance there at times.
Fish and decayed material is taken to the dump during the night and the people in charge not knowing this, do not
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cover same and the result is a disagreeable odor, unless more co-operation is shown by those using the dump and more dirt and ashes taken there to be used to cover refuse, the Board must ask for a larger appropriation to care for the dump or close it to the public.
Plans are being made by the Board to do more next year and we ask for the help of the public.
During the year the Board passed a regulation calling on each family to have a separate garbage pail of right size for its own use, we have found that this works better for good collection of garbage, the collection and care of garbage we think is improving as these become more used.
The Board again wish to bring before the voters the need of a Sanitary Station in the central part of the town and have requested the Selectmen to insert in the annual warrant an article for the erection of same.
Following will be found the reports of the Physician for the Board, Agent, Nurse, Inspectors of Plumbing, Milk and Slaughtering.
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIAS S. CARON, CHARLES SIMPSON, M. D. OMER BELANGER, Board of Health.
THERE IS A SAFE, SURE WAY TO GUARD YOUR CHILDREN AGAINST DIPHTHERIA
The man from the health department is tacking up signs-quarantine signs. The big red placard that is being
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tacked on the house next door reads, "Danger! Diphtheria." In smaller type underneath, the local health ordinance is quoted, warning all of the penalties imposed on those who remove the sign or who enter the premises under quarantine. You'd like to run over and call, just to be neighborly, but the sign keeps you out. You're glad that the sign hasn't been tacked on your house.
But suppose the sign read differently. Suppose it said : "No danger! No Diphtheria," and in smaller type underneath added :
"Diphtheria can never enter this house. None of the children living here will ever have the disease. Friends and neighbors can come and go at will. No diphtheria quaran- tine will ever hinder them."
If you saw a sign like that tacked up on your neighbor's door and not on yours, you'd lose no time in finding out what it meant and why one shouldn't be placed on every house.
Probably no such sign will ever be printed, but there are already many homes that would be entitled to display it - homes into which diphtheria can never come, homes where every child is protected against the disease and where the fathers and mothers, when they read that diphtheria is epid- emic in their neighborhood, never need worry about their children catching it.
If you were given the choice of which sign you would have placed at your door, "Danger! Diphtheria,' or "No Danger! No Diphtheria," you'd choose the "No Diphtheria" sign every time.
As a matter of fact, you can make your home safe from diphtheria with very little trouble. It's possible that none of your children will ever have diphtheria, even if you neglect to protect them, but it is also possible that they will. About
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15,000 people, most of them children, die annually in the United States from diphtheria. The chance that one of these children may be yours is one that no father or mother will want to take.
There is an easy and harmless way to prevent your chil- dren from having diphtheria. It is only necessary to have your own doctor give them what is called the toxin-antitoxin treatment, or, in most cities, you can take them to a clinic es- tablished and operated under the direction of the city health department and have the treatment given there. In most in- stances no charge is made at the clinics, or, if there is one, it will be trifling.
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