An Ordinance In Relation To The Health Department Of The City; An Ordinance To Regulate And Suppress Houses Of Ill-Fame; An Ordinance Concerning Misdemeanors (1870)

The book titled ""An Ordinance In Relation To The Health Department Of The City; An Ordinance To Regulate And Suppress Houses Of Ill-Fame; An Ordinance Concerning Misdemeanors (1870)"" is a collection of three ordinances passed by the Saint Louis Missouri City Council in 1870. The first ordinance deals with the Health Department of the city and outlines regulations and guidelines for its functioning. It covers topics such as the appointment of officers, their duties and responsibilities, the establishment of hospitals and quarantine measures, and the prevention and control of diseases.The second ordinance is aimed at regulating and suppressing houses of ill-fame, which refers to brothels or places where prostitution is practiced. It lays down strict rules for the operation of such establishments, including licensing requirements, provisions for inspections, and penalties for violations.The third ordinance concerns misdemeanors, which are minor offenses punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment. It identifies various acts that qualify as misdemeanors and prescribes the penalties for them. The offenses covered include disturbing the peace, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.Overall, this book provides an insight into the legal framework that governed public health, morality, and order in Saint Louis, Missouri, in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.