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220 ap1>endix. the quality of the surface water in the pine land is superior to the quality of the surface water that they would get on the plantation. The soils of pine lands being of a sandy nature, the water filters through it and partially purifies itself before reaching the wells, whereas the plantation soil is of a clayey nature, and the water does not so readily penetrate it. It washes, therefore, directly into the well, carrying with it all the germs it has gathered on its course. The drier the season the more healthy the pine land. This comes from the water being better in the dr}- season than it is in the wet season. After the cyclone and the heavy rains following in August of 1893, and again after the heavy rains in September, last year, I visited one of these pine laud summer resorts," and found the wells all full and overflowing, with almost every resident down with malarial fever. No city has ever experienced permanent prosperity that did not have a healthy and prosperous country surrounding it. It is not my purpose to criticise or condemn any person or place, but to do all in my power to help to build up the country, and I feel that I cannot accomplish my purpose by crying wolf." At a public meeting held at Eutawville a few da^'s ago I offered to give ^5,000 to any man that would prove that a case of fever had originated on m3^ place during my stay there of the last four years. An objection was raised that I might say the person had drunk w^ater obtained elsewhere. I then offered and I now^ repeat the offer to give |5,ooo to any man, who has no malaria in his sj^stem, who will come to my place and spend six months, or ten years, if he develops malarial fever, provided he drinks no surface water. I am honest in my conviction. I have tested it until I am thoroughly satisfied myself. Now I am willing to spend more money and time, and to help in any way possible to assist in settling the question to the satisfaction of honest doubters to silence those who seem to be happiest wdien they are crying loudest against their ow^n country. I am a strong believer in the South ; it is my adopted home ; my interests are here. During the time I have spent here I have induced a large amount of capital to invest here and expect to induce a great deal more, but it is not my purpose to deceive or mislead auy one. I am willing, therefore, to join hands with my opponents on this issue, and secure the best qualified and equipped men for the purpose and have them come into our country and make a thorough test and experiment and settle the whole question. It is a question of vital importance to us all and w^e should have it settled right away, and so undo the injury that has been done to this region in the past. If it can be proved that the country is absolutely healthy and that ''malarial fever" can be avoided by drinking pure water and pure milk and paying proper attention to the sanitary conditions of their sur-
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Fixed Title * | NCHH-01: Biennial Report of the North Carolina Board of Health [1879-1908] |
Document Title | Biennial Report of the North Carolina Board of Heath [1879-1908] |
Subject Name | North Carolina. State Board of Health -- Statistics -- Periodicals. |
Subject Topical | Public health -- North Carolina -- Statistics -- Periodicals. |
Subject Topical Other | Public Health -- North Carolina. |
Creator | North Carolina. State Board of Health. |
Publisher | Raleigh : News & Observer, 1881-1909. |
Repository | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Health Sciences Library. |
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Date | 1893-1894 |
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Document Title | Biennial Report of the North Carolina Board of Heath [1879-1908] |
Subject Name | North Carolina. State Board of Health -- Statistics -- Periodicals. |
Subject Topical | Public health -- North Carolina -- Statistics -- Periodicals. |
Subject Topical Other | Public Health -- North Carolina. |
Creator | North Carolina. State Board of Health. |
Publisher | Raleigh : News & Observer, 1881-1909. |
Repository | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Health Sciences Library. |
Host | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Date | 1893-1894 |
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Language | English |
Rights | This item is part of the North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection. Some materials in the Collection are protected by U.S. copyright law. This item is presented by the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for research and educational purposes. It may not be republished or distributed without permission of the Health Sciences Library. |
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Volume Number | 5 |
Page Number | 220 |
Health Discipline | Public Health |
Full Text | 220 ap1>endix. the quality of the surface water in the pine land is superior to the quality of the surface water that they would get on the plantation. The soils of pine lands being of a sandy nature, the water filters through it and partially purifies itself before reaching the wells, whereas the plantation soil is of a clayey nature, and the water does not so readily penetrate it. It washes, therefore, directly into the well, carrying with it all the germs it has gathered on its course. The drier the season the more healthy the pine land. This comes from the water being better in the dr}- season than it is in the wet season. After the cyclone and the heavy rains following in August of 1893, and again after the heavy rains in September, last year, I visited one of these pine laud summer resorts" and found the wells all full and overflowing, with almost every resident down with malarial fever. No city has ever experienced permanent prosperity that did not have a healthy and prosperous country surrounding it. It is not my purpose to criticise or condemn any person or place, but to do all in my power to help to build up the country, and I feel that I cannot accomplish my purpose by crying wolf." At a public meeting held at Eutawville a few da^'s ago I offered to give ^5,000 to any man that would prove that a case of fever had originated on m3^ place during my stay there of the last four years. An objection was raised that I might say the person had drunk w^ater obtained elsewhere. I then offered and I now^ repeat the offer to give |5,ooo to any man, who has no malaria in his sj^stem, who will come to my place and spend six months, or ten years, if he develops malarial fever, provided he drinks no surface water. I am honest in my conviction. I have tested it until I am thoroughly satisfied myself. Now I am willing to spend more money and time, and to help in any way possible to assist in settling the question to the satisfaction of honest doubters to silence those who seem to be happiest wdien they are crying loudest against their ow^n country. I am a strong believer in the South ; it is my adopted home ; my interests are here. During the time I have spent here I have induced a large amount of capital to invest here and expect to induce a great deal more, but it is not my purpose to deceive or mislead auy one. I am willing, therefore, to join hands with my opponents on this issue, and secure the best qualified and equipped men for the purpose and have them come into our country and make a thorough test and experiment and settle the whole question. It is a question of vital importance to us all and w^e should have it settled right away, and so undo the injury that has been done to this region in the past. If it can be proved that the country is absolutely healthy and that ''malarial fever" can be avoided by drinking pure water and pure milk and paying proper attention to the sanitary conditions of their sur- |
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Article Title | Drinking Water in its Relation to Malarial Diseases |
Article Author | Lewis, Richard H. |
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