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36. There are two ioe machines in operation at the present time.One 
at the Brigade Hospital,Aparri,Cagayan.Capacity 2,400 pounds per day. 
and one at the Brigade Hospital,Vigan,Ilocoa Sur.Capacity 1,600 pounds 
per day. 
The ice machines supply two Brigade Hospitals and the troops sta¬ 
tioned near them. 
Cold water from wells and springs is used as a substitute for ice£ 
38. No regular or special inspections of the hospitals of the Brigade 
by the Chief Surgeon,has been made since the Brigade has been estab¬ 
lished. 
39. The supply of instruments is abundant.They are very prone to rust 
and become unservicable in a very short time in this climate,but are 
kept in a good condition by frequent cleaning and oiling. 
40. The kitchens are in rooms that are a part of the buildings accup- 
ied as hospitals,and are kept in a good condition. 
Considering the temporary character of the garrisons,no recommen¬ 
dations are deemed necessary. 
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41. There are two Post libraries and three small Hospital libraries 
in the brigade. 
42. The low swampy character of a considerable portion of the country 
falling within the limits of this brigade,excessive moisture a part 
of the year and the rank vegetation,with a certain amount decaying at 
all seasons,furnish all the conditions for the propagation of malaria. 
Extensive breeding grounds for mosquitoes exist,and many varities 
of this pest are found in this section. 
As preventatives the men should be required to use mosquitoolbars 
as far as practicable,and coal oil should be used on the smaller ponds 
