REPORT OF FIRE MARSHAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1888.
In the report of Chief Swenie on the health of Department, the following is stated:
"Compared with previous years the mortality of the Department during the past year has been light."
BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
JOHN W. REGAN, Ass't Chief.
Boston Fire Department, }
Boston, May 23, 1889.}
Mr. Jaros—Dear Sir:—There has been so great a progress in the excellence of service in our Fire Department that it is safe to say we are now at a time when it is necessary to consider matters that will preserve the good condition of our working forces (the firemen).
The work you are doing in this direction deserves encouragement with Fire Departments; for a recount of the value of proper underwear comes strikingly before us after the use of the "Jaros Hygienic Underwear." The experience of our men has been very satisfactory indeed in every manner, protecting against the dangerous influences of the extremes that a fireman must suffer in winter. My first impulse was to consider the claims you made as exaggerated, but a few facts which are my experience will illustrate to you how fully this underwear meets the ideals for protection.