Practical Sanitation: a Handbook for Sanitary Inspectors and Others Interested in SanitationC. Griffin & Company, 1908 - 352 pages |
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... means of arriving at an accurate estimate of the amount of sickness in a community , and although this information would prove of the greatest interest and value , it is doubtful whether it can ever be obtained . It may be taken for ...
... means of arriving at an accurate estimate of the amount of sickness in a community , and although this information would prove of the greatest interest and value , it is doubtful whether it can ever be obtained . It may be taken for ...
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... means all . He must make himself familiar with the principles of Sanitation , and acquire a practical knowledge of the various dangers to health met with from day to day , in order to be in a position to protect the public from the ...
... means all . He must make himself familiar with the principles of Sanitation , and acquire a practical knowledge of the various dangers to health met with from day to day , in order to be in a position to protect the public from the ...
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... mean a pure water , but that danger may exist even though it is beautifully sparkling and perfectly clear . Here , then , we are brought face to face with a ... means . - In the first place , then , even from an ordinary point WATER 23.
... mean a pure water , but that danger may exist even though it is beautifully sparkling and perfectly clear . Here , then , we are brought face to face with a ... means . - In the first place , then , even from an ordinary point WATER 23.
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... means of gaining access to them ought to be provided . This rule is applicable to all sanitary appliances . It is not easy , even if every facility is offered , to induce the public to systematically cleanse and inspect them , but if ...
... means of gaining access to them ought to be provided . This rule is applicable to all sanitary appliances . It is not easy , even if every facility is offered , to induce the public to systematically cleanse and inspect them , but if ...
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... means of sterilising water . This method was used during the recent African war , but with what success has not yet been made known . † Boiling as a means of Purification . - One excellent and simple method of water purification on a ...
... means of sterilising water . This method was used during the recent African war , but with what success has not yet been made known . † Boiling as a means of Purification . - One excellent and simple method of water purification on a ...
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