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Editorial
July 1, 1799
Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A correspondent endorses the Selectmen's call for citizens to sweep streets on the upcoming Wednesday, highlighting benefits to town appearance, character, and public health, and hopes for widespread compliance and ongoing cleanliness regulations.
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From a Correspondent
It must give pleasure to those who have an interest in the health of the town, to notice the recommendation of the Selectmen to their fellow-citizens, that a general sweeping of their streets should take place on Wednesday morning next. They have really looked slovenly a long time. Neatness is very pleasing to the eye, and an agreeable trait in the character of every person or town; and cleanliness is certainly conducive to health.--It is hoped therefore, that there will be a very general compliance with the said recommendation, and that when the pleasure of walking in clean streets is once enjoyed, some regulations will be adopted and observed, to keep them so.
It must give pleasure to those who have an interest in the health of the town, to notice the recommendation of the Selectmen to their fellow-citizens, that a general sweeping of their streets should take place on Wednesday morning next. They have really looked slovenly a long time. Neatness is very pleasing to the eye, and an agreeable trait in the character of every person or town; and cleanliness is certainly conducive to health.--It is hoped therefore, that there will be a very general compliance with the said recommendation, and that when the pleasure of walking in clean streets is once enjoyed, some regulations will be adopted and observed, to keep them so.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Street Cleaning
Town Health
Cleanliness
Selectmen Recommendation
Neatness
Public Regulations
What entities or persons were involved?
Selectmen
Fellow Citizens
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Recommendation For Street Cleaning And Town Cleanliness
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Encouraging
Key Figures
Selectmen
Fellow Citizens
Key Arguments
Recommendation For General Street Sweeping On Wednesday Morning
Streets Have Appeared Slovenly For A Long Time
Neatness Is Pleasing To The Eye And A Positive Trait
Cleanliness Contributes To Health
Hope For General Compliance With The Recommendation
Desire For Future Regulations To Maintain Clean Streets