THE COLLECTION OF HOUSE REFUSE.
Three methods by which this is effected--The law on the
subject--Statistics on the subject--Lay stall accommodation,
objections, and advantages--Dirty habits of the
lower classes--A house to house visitation by the
scavengers the best system--If universal, great expense
incurred--The bell or signal system--Objectionable
character of temporary receptacles under this system--State
of streets in consequence--Suggestions for improvements--
Specially constructed conveyance and receptacles--Advantages
of this system both on sanitary and economical grounds--Delaying
the scavenger--The D signal--Convenient hours for the scavengers'
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