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September 15, 1904
Rogue River Courier
Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon
What is this article about?
San Antonio, Texas, pioneers an anti-spitting ordinance in public spaces, prompted by the sanitary association; quick adoption leads to widespread compliance, added trash bins, enforced street cleaning, and notable city cleanliness.
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A Wise Ordinance.
San Antonio, Tex., was one of the first towns in America to adopt and enforce an ordinance prohibiting expectoration on the sidewalks or on floors of street cars or of public buildings. The ordinance was suggested by the local sanitary association, and after its adoption signs were liberally posted warning residents and visitors alike against violation of the ordinance and of the penalty provided. It is to the credit of the citizenship of this town that the merits of the ordinance were promptly recognized and appreciated and its observance was immediate and general. At the same time receptacles for trash—waste paper and such—were placed at convenient intervals along the business streets, and at the same time ordinances providing for sweeping the streets were enforced, and there was an appearance of neatness and cleanliness that had not before been known.
San Antonio, Tex., was one of the first towns in America to adopt and enforce an ordinance prohibiting expectoration on the sidewalks or on floors of street cars or of public buildings. The ordinance was suggested by the local sanitary association, and after its adoption signs were liberally posted warning residents and visitors alike against violation of the ordinance and of the penalty provided. It is to the credit of the citizenship of this town that the merits of the ordinance were promptly recognized and appreciated and its observance was immediate and general. At the same time receptacles for trash—waste paper and such—were placed at convenient intervals along the business streets, and at the same time ordinances providing for sweeping the streets were enforced, and there was an appearance of neatness and cleanliness that had not before been known.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Anti Spitting Ordinance
Public Sanitation
Street Cleanliness
San Antonio
Where did it happen?
San Antonio, Tex.
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San Antonio, Tex.
Story Details
San Antonio adopts an ordinance prohibiting expectoration on sidewalks, street cars, or public buildings, suggested by the local sanitary association; signs are posted, observance is immediate and general, trash receptacles are placed, and street sweeping is enforced, resulting in unprecedented neatness and cleanliness.