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That Last Waif; or, Social Quarantine

By Horace Fletcher
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The work advocates creating a social quarantine to protect neglected and abused children through early, organized intervention that aims to prevent later crime and poverty. It emphasizes the role of irregular nourishment and poor feeding in damaging health, temperament, and civic fitness, and promotes practical nutritional education for caregivers. The author details quarantine measures addressing idleness, misunderstanding, and maladministration, and provides suggestions for local organization alongside corroborative testimony and appendices. The overall aim is to convert broad sympathy into sustained public programs that care for vulnerable children during their formative years.

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Horace Fletcher

Horace Fletcher was an American author and health advocate known for his unconventional dietary philosophy, often referred to as "Fletcherism." He gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, promoting the idea of thorough chewing and mindful eating as a means to improve health and vitality. His notable works include "Fletcherism: What It Is; Or, How I Became Young at Sixty," where he shares his personal journey towards better health through his eating principles. Fletcher also wrote on various topics, including happiness and nutrition, contributing to discussions on lifestyle and well-being. His ideas have influenced dietary practices and continue to be referenced in health literature.

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