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Report of the Ladies' Health Protective Association of the City of New York: With Memorial to the Hon. Abram S. Hewitt, Mayor of New York, on the Subject of Street-Cleaning (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Chairman of the Street Cleaning Committee, proposed a plan for keeping the streets clean based upon her observations and investigations in foreign and Ameri can cities. Which was thoroughly discussed by the gentlemen and approved as practical, economical and efficient, if its adeption could be secured in our city. This well matured plan was addressed as a Memorial. To Mayor Hewitt for his consideration, and was circulated among public officials interested in the matter.
As recently there have been many applications for this paper, it is thought advisable to print the report entire herewith, with the hope that its admirable suggestions may be considered by the public and not end in being laid aside simply as another contribution to street clean ing literature.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the ongoing efforts of the Ladies Health Protective Association, a group of women dedicated to improving public health in New York City during the late 19th century. The association's primary focus was street cleaning, which they believed was essential for the well-being of the city's residents. The author delves into the group's strategies for addressing issues such as improper waste disposal, unsanitary slaughterhouses, and the lack of proper street cleaning practices. The book also examines the challenges faced by the association in advocating for their cause and the impact of their work on the city's public health landscape. Through the association's journey, the book sheds light on the importance of civic engagement, the role of women in social reform, and the ongoing struggle for a cleaner and healthier urban environment. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260146212_0
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