Where no provision is made defining what are nuisances and how the same may be removed, abated, or prevented, those offenses which are known to the common law of the land and statutes of the state as nuisances, may, in case the same exist within the city limits, or within one mile thereof, be treated as such, and proceeded against as is in this chapter provided, or in accordance with any other law which shall give the officer trying the same, jurisdiction.
(`79 Code, § 93.920)