Temperance VOL. XXXIX. Edited by J. H. KELLOGG, M. D. NO. 2

t ebruary. 1904.

How Not to Mind the Weather. Alcohol and Disease. Winter Life at Davos — Mits. Restoring a Drunkard. The Total Abstinence Prescrip- tion. Winter Hygiene in the South — Illustrated Effects of Habitual Use of Opium . Temperance Teaching from Cor- naro. When the Baby Has the Croup — Illustrated. CHAUTAUQUA SCHOOL OF HEALTH: Elements of Food ; Fomentations ( Illustrated); Distribution and Environment of Germs ; February Menu ; Beds and Bed Making (Illus- trated); Healthful Dress (Ill- ustrated). Hundred Year Club. Editorial.

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HOW NOT TO MIND THE WEATHER BY J. H. KELLOGG, M. D. T a great foot-ball game in Chicago " Why do you not put clothing on your A recently, about 30,000 people stood face? Is your face cold? " " No, my out in the sleet and snow and chilly wind face is not cold." " Well," said the for several hours, watching the fighting. native, " the Indian is all face." He In a week from that time many of those could see no more reason why any other people were dead from pneumonia. The part of his body should be cold, than Chicago physicians attributed the rapid that his face should be cold. increase of cases of pneumonia, and the There is a principle in this ; sensibil- great harvest of pneumonia victims, to ity to cold is largely a matter of educa- the fact that there had been a great foot- tion. A neighbor of the writer was ac- ball game. Foot-ball games have cost customed to send his children to school many lives this year, besides many in the winter with nothing on their feet. sprained ankles and broken shoulders. They would go scampering half a mile Among the 30,000 people who went through the snow, and their feet never to this game, many took with them froze, but were rosy and warm, or at horses and dogs, which were exposed least quickly warmed when they got to the same sleet and snow and chilly in-doors. wind without any overcoats, shoes, There are thousands of people living stockings or rubbers — and none of these in a savage state who wear very little animals died of pneumonia. This is a clothing and yet are wonderfully hardy. malady that is common to animals as The natives of Terra del Fuego,— a well as to human beings. How then country as cold as this,— live without did it happen that human beings should fixed habitation, having only the poorest suffer so much on this occasion, and that kind of little huts, and the people are horses and dogs should suffer little or exposed to the weather without cover- nothing except, perhaps, a little chill ? ing. Travelers report that all the pro- Some time ago a civilized American tection from the weather that a native of while out West met a native, aboriginal this bleak country needs in order to American, wearing nothing but a small make him comfortable, is a board or a garment about his waist although it was a bush behind which he can be sheltered very cold, snowy day. The newcomer, from the wind and sleet. who was wearing an over-coat, furs, It is a question well worth consider- mittens, and felt boots, said to the old ing, what it is that makes the savage so inhabitant, " How is it that you seem so hardy. He lives nearer to nature than comfortable with scarcely any clothing? does the civilized man, and that is the Are you not cold?" Said the Indian, reason he is hardier, tougher and more 54 HOW NOT TO MIND THE WEATHER

enduring. Civilized men have departed muscles of the skin. The contraction far from the natural order of life, and of these muscles compresses the blood- they are suffering the penalty — a short- vessels of the skin and shuts out the ened and a feeble life. blood ; the skin is hardened and thick- Unfortunately the majority of civilized ened and becomes a better non-conduc- human beings subject themselves to a tor, maintaining the body temperature. hot-house regimen, apparently thinking It is by repeated applications of cold that the most important thing in winter that the skin muscles are educated to is to keep away from cold. A cold day contract rapidly upon exposure to cold. is a dangerous thing to one who is not For this reason the daily cold bath is ready for it. January and February are an excellent measure for the prevention deadly months to those who are not pre- of colds. pared for them. During these months The usual effect of a draft of cold air many people are carried off by pneu- upon the back of the neck is a cold and monia. After people have reached the a sore throat. Many years ago Dr. age of forty or fifty years, they are par- Brown Sequard, an eminent French ticularly susceptible to this disease, physician, devised a means by which because of the lowered power of resist- sore throat from this cause might be ance. Toughness is the result of the prevented. By blowing upon the back body's power of resistance. of the neck with a pair of bellows, in- Now what can one do to protect him- creasing the time each day, he trained self, to educate and train himself, so as his patients until they could endure this not to suffer from cold? What is the treatment for half an hour without injury. difference between a man inured to It is not necessary to be exposed to cold, and a man who is not accustomed a draft of air on the back of the neck in to it — between the Indian and the civ- order to obtain this result. By means ilized man? The difference is mainly of the cold bath, the wet-sheet rub, the in the condition of the skin. The shower bath, towel friction, etc. , the skin of the Indian has become by con- skin may be educated to contract on the stant exposure so active and vigorous, slightest increase of cold. so sensitive to the slightest changes Daily exposure to the contact of cold of temperature, that the moment a cold air is of the utmost importance. It is breeze strikes him the muscles of the because of the constant exposure to skin contract, so that the temperature cold that the Indian's body is " all face " of the body is not lowered. The skin — the skin of his whole body has learned is so thick, tough, and resisting, so good to take care of itself, just as the face a non-conductor, that it is an excellent takes care of itself. But with some protector of the body. people even the skin of the face does The muscles of the skin need a gym- not take care of itself, and they take nastic training that will educate them cold by even a slight exposure of the to contract vigorously on the slightest face or hands to the cold. There is a contact with cold, shutting the blood difference between men and women in out of the skin so quickly that the pre- this respect. When a man goes out of cious body heat will not be lost. You doors with his hat off he usually takes notice that when the skin is cold there cold. But it makes but very little differ- is a " goose-flesh " appearance. This ence to a lady whether she has a hat on is due to the contraction of the little or not, because her hat is, as a rule, HOW N07 70 MIND THE WEA7HER 55 devised rather for ornament than for cold ice water. For three weeks he did protection, and so it is immaterial not have his clothes off. At night he whether she wears it or not. lay down on the bank beside the river Many people sneeze and take cold with his wet clothes on, covered with upon the least exposure to a draft of a blanket, and the next morning he cold air. The remedy for this is not to started on again. He was wet continu- try to keep away from drafts, but to ally, falling several times a day into the make oneself proof against them. It is icy water, and yet he did not have a cold. only necessary to accustom oneself He was as proof against cold as is a fish, little by little to contact with cold air, for he had been trained to contact with in the same way that Dr. Brown Se- cold and wet, wind and rain. One who guard made his patients proof against is thus trained need not fear contact cold by blowing on the back of their with cold. necks with bellows. A person can, by We live in our house cages, artificial daily exposure of the feet to the cold lives which carry us off prematurely, by blowing upon them in this manner, and the remedy for us is to live in a gradually increasing the time each day, natural way. Contact with cold air is make himself proof against taking cold the means by which we may so harden by having cold feet, until the feet will ourselves that we need not mind the stand continual exposure to cold and wet. weather ; because by this means our The man who digs ditches and works bodies will so quickly respond to all in- with his feet in cold water every day dications for readjustment of the func- does not take cold. A lumber man told tional activities that no matter what the writer that he went down the river the atmospheric changes may be we are on a lot of logs from the pine woods ready for them. And these adjustments made into lumber floats. Sometimes he are automatic ; they will take place was on the logs and sometimes in the whether we are asleep or awake.

ALCOHOL AND DISEASE BY M. A. MORTENSEN, M. D. HE use of alcoholic liquor has harvest that is being reaped to-day by T been a fixed custom for centuries. those who become slaves to the demon, Some of the ancient records say that it Alcohol. In fact, there are few that are was first prepared by accidentally allow- not in one way or another suffering ing palm-juice or other sweet fruit juice from the direct or indirect results of its to ferment. Unfortunately people tasted use. In its wake it leaves little else it, and so learned of the peculiar influence than crime, suffering, degradation, de- that it exerted over them. Then, as generation, disease and death. now, it created a desire for more, and Alcohol has gained such a firm hold on step by step the present status of the humanity because of its delusive power. liquor problem has developed. To-day It makes dark things look bright for it is one of the greatest problems con- the time being, but this period of fronting the human race. For a score exhilaration soon passes away, and is or more of years thinking and wide- soon followed by the demand for more awake men have seen and predicted the drink. Step by step those addicted 56 ALCOHOL AND DISEASE

to its use lose control of their better If we could see the cells of the vari- judgment. ous organs and tissues we should easily Because of the exhilaration following be convinced that no good was being its use, alcohol has long been considered done by this alcohol bath. We can get to be a stimulant, and has even gained an idea of its action on cellular life by such names as, " water of life," " elixir taking some of the lowest forms, such of life," and others of a similar nature. as the amoeba, and subjecting them to As a matter of fact, it is not a stimulant, a weak solution of alcohol. We find but a narcotic and a poison. The best that the weakest solution will percepti- authorities at the present time classify bly inhibit their activity, both as to it as such, and say that its narcotizing motility and reproduction, and shorten power is first manifested by paralyzing length of life. In fact, the life functions some of the higher and most delicate are disturbed and shortened in propor- centers of the brain. One of the first tion to the strength of the solution. centers to suffer is the one that controls Experiments have repeatedly been per- the judgment, that tells us when we formed by various observers on both are acting properly. Next, the center animal and plant life with this invariable that controls our thoughts becomes result. Now our bodies are made up of benumbed ; then the motor centers be- groups of millions of protoplasmic cells come involved, and the uncertain and that are in every way similar to these inco-ordinate movements result. Thus, unicellular organisms. Observers of step by step, the nervous system be- those addicted to the use of alcohol comes paralyzed, until the drunkard lies present facts that go to prove that helpless. With such a picture before us, similar results are produced in our is it hard to believe that alcohol is a bodies. poison? No, not when we consider its Employers find that those addicted to results. Yes, when we see how indis- the use of alcoholic beverages are not criminately it is sold. Why should it to be depended on. Even if they are be sold any more freely than morphia, always at their work the character of it arsenic, and strychnia ? They are poi- suffers just in proportion to their indul- sons ; so is alcohol. gence. Now this condition is only a Now alcohol has no special affinity sign of disease in certain controlling for the nervous system, but its effects centers in the nervous system. In this on the nerves are so apparent to every- simple condition, as well as in a multi- one because they control or manage the tude of other diseases of the nervous body, and anything badly directed or system, we may trace the foot-prints of managed always attracts attention. Not alcohol. Here we have an explanation only is the nervous system acted on by of the overcrowded insane asylums of the alcohol, but every cell and fiber to-day, to say nothing of the army of suffers just as much. When alcohol is sufferers at large. Statistics from France taken into the stomach it is absorbed and other European countries show that and finds its way into the blood, and the the increase of insanity is parallel with blood bathes all the tissues of the body. the increase in the c-resumption of Hence, the alcohol comes just as much alcohol per capita. in contact with the glands, muscles, To the public, this class of cases pre- bones and tendons as with the nerve sent the most appalling picture, but to cells. the careful observer they are only a ALCOHOL AND DISEASE 57

fraction of the sufferers. How many ten families each, living under the same do we not find with diseases of the conditions and circumstances, with the stomach, liver, heart and kidneys, be- exception that one group was addicted cause of the use of alcohol. The phy- to the use of liquor and the other was sician alone knows a little about this temperate. He observed them for a army of sufferers. Perhaps a few fig- period of twelve years, paying especial ures will help us to realize how exten- attention to the health and life of the sive an influence alcohol exercises on children. To the intemperate families the human race. fifty-seven children were born, and of Such keen observers as Norman Kerr, these twenty-five died within a few Ridge, Morton and Richardson estimate weeks of birth, six were idiots, five p that at least 40,000 people die annually poorly developed physically and men- in England and Wales as a direct result tally, five epileptics, six deformed, and of drink. A committee appointed by only ten could be considered healthy. the Harveian Society to investigate this To the other families sixty-one children phase of the question in London, re- were born, and of these five died within ported that at least fourteen per cent of a few months of birth, two had St. the deaths were due to drink. Russian Vitus's dance, two were very back- observers estimate that at least 100,000 ward mentally but not idiotic, two deaths occur annually in that country as were deformed, and fifty were perfectly a direct result of the use of alcoholic normal and healthy. Bourneville beverages. In France and Germany studied the cases of 1,000 children in 45,000 deaths are credited to alcohol in Bicetre, an institution for epileptic and each country. These estimates are the feeble-minded children, and found that result of careful study and observation, six hundred and twenty of them came and what is true of these countries is from drunken families. Dahl of Nor- true of every part of the civilized world. way reports that from fifty to sixty per With such figures confronting us can cent of the children in such institutions any one say that alcohol is not the cause come from families where one or both of disease and death ? The use of parents are addicted to the use of alcohol lowers the general vitality and liquor. Many other observers tell the resistance, so that diseases such as same story. Do such facts need any tuberculosis, pneumonia, and typhoid comment ? Think of the premature fu- fever are more dangerous to those so nerals, and of the multitude of children addicted. The above figures would be who through no fault of their own enter more than doubled if the indirect results the battle of life handicapped by dis- of alcohol had been included. ease and deformity. There is still another phase of this No one can deny these facts ; but terrible evil. It has been well said perhaps some one argues that it is only that we are omnibuses in which ride all the excessive drinkers that bring such our forefathers. What sort of omni- calamities upon themselves and their buses have the forefathers who have offspring. Very well, let this be true; been addicted to the use of strong drink but where do the excessive drinkers made for themselves ? Demme, a noted come from ? Is it not from the multi- statistician, made a special study of tude of moderate drinkers ? But some the hereditary influence of alcohol on one says, " Look at Mr. -. He is children. He selected two groups of an old man now, and he has taken his 58 ALCOHOL AND DISEASE toddy every day for fifty years or more, that war did no harm by pointing out and see how hale and hearty he is." some old veteran who had passed With this many satisfy themselves, and through many battles unscathed, and think moderate drinking does no harm. then feel satisfied that everyone else It would be just as logical to prove escaped in the same way.

WINTER LIFE AT DAVOS BY EDITH E. ADAMS ( HIGH up in those who came from other parts af- the Rhaetian flicted with this disease continued to Alps, in the ex- improve in both summer and winter. treme east of Dr. Unger, another German physician, Switzerland, a t who was himself suffering from pulmon- a n elevation o f ary tuberculosis, arrived at Davos in 5,120 feet above the same year, and these two medical sea level, in a men exerted themselves to make the valley of Canton place more widely known. In the winter Grisons, lies the of 1865-6 two invalids who had vainly district of Davos, tried other means of cure, wintered in the best known Davos. The favorable effect of the cli- winter health re- mate was such that in 1890, twenty-five sort in Europe. years later, both of them were able to In the midst of the high mountain scen- celebrate in the soundest health, the ery, framed in by wooded heights and jubilee of their first arrival in the Davos rocky peaks, is a broad, flat valley hav- valley. The following winter, 1866-7, ing an extensive plain of meadowland twenty-two visitors remained in Davos, watered by the mountain torrent known and the number has gradually increased as the Landwasser. The climatological to from two to three thousand. For a and geological conditions of this Alpine long time Davos was regarded princi- valley have made it the most famous of pally as a summer health resort, and it high mountain resorts for those suffer- was only by degrees that its special ing from lung complaints. value as a winter resort came to be rec- The idea of sending consumptive pa- ognized and its reputation as such estab- tients from the cold north to winter in lished. places colder still was at one time con- The valley is situated in the midst sidered preposterous. At that time, of an amphitheatre of mountains widely however, these Alpine valleys in winter open to the south, which allows free were popularly believed to be sunless access to the sun while affording com- regions of ice and snow, fog and wind. plete shelter from the wind. Davos- Attention was first drawn to the ad- Platz, the health resort, is situated on vantages of the Davos climate, in 1865, the north, which is the sunnier side of by Dr. A. Spengler, a German physi- the valley, partly on the slope. On the cian practicing in Davos. He noticed bright winter days the sun is so hot and that pulmonary consumption was ex- the air so still that persons can sit out tremely rare in the natives, and that of doors the greater part of the day /

59 THE TOWN OF DAVOS-PLATZ. 60 WIN7EJ? LIFE AT DAVOS

and even require protection from the creasing the brightness and warmth of great light and heat. the sunshine. There is a very great contrast be- The splendour of such winter days, tween the cold in the shade and the when one is glad of a sunshade while warmth in the sun, the difference be- sitting out of doors watching the skat- tween the mean maximum temperature ing, can be known only by being expe- rienced. Precise observations concerning the power of the sunlight in Davos have not been made, but it is estimated by photographers to be about one-third greater than in the lowlands. The dryness and stillness of the air in winter prevent the low temperature from being felt, even in the shade and after sunset, so much as in the lowlands. On account of this stillness, the windows can be kept wide open during the night, greatly facilitating the

IN THE DISCHNIA VALLEY. carrying out of the open-air treatment. in the sun, and the mean maximum Davos-Platz is a town of sanatoria, temperature in the shade being 70: F. hotels and pensions, the arrangements for the month of December. When of which are such as to allow invalid the radiating solar thermometer marks visitors to enjoy the open air in all sea- 110' in the sun, the temperature in the sons and weathers. The houses all have shade may be ten degrees below freez- open and free situations, and are sur- ing. J. A. Lindsay says : " It may rounded by gardens and lawns, so that seem almost incredible that with the sun and air may have free entrance. thermometer below freezing point in The one principle of treatment in all the the shade, patients should sit for hours sanatoria is the open-air cure. All es- upon an exposed balcony with perfect tablishments for the accommodation impunity ; that they should require sun- of invalids are provided with balconies, shades although clothed in furs ; and ac- terraces, and sheltered places in which tually suffer from heat while the breath they may recline. There is accommo- freezes upon the mustache — yet such dation not only for paying patients, but are the seeming anomalies of Davos." also for poor consumptives needing the The remarkably increased power of treatment. the sun's rays at this altitude is due to Dr. Turban's sanatorium, built in 1887, the fact that radiation is facilitated and on the slope forty feet above the valley transmission readily permitted by the level, was the first establishment of pure, thin, clear air, and the solar rays its kind in the Swiss mountains. A are reflected by the white snow which sanatorium on the Schatzalp about 1,000 covers the ground in winter, thus in- ft. above Davos has recently been insti- WINTER LIFE AT DAfrOS 61 tuted under the direction of Dr. L. altitude. The treatment mainly con- Spengler. This situation gets about sists in remaining out-of-doors from one hour more possible sunshine than eight to ten hours every day. Those Davos during the shortest days of winter. not able to sit out are provided with When the valley still lies in the shadow wheel beds. With the legs enveloped of the mountains, the Schatzalp is bathed in fur sacks, warm hoods covering the in the rays of the rising sun. In the head and ears, and tucked in with a gen- shade of the tall fir trees are winding erous supply of thick rugs or blankets, paths with here and there a seat inviting they recline in the pure, crisp, cold air, the pedestrian to rest. Before him tower breathing in new life and health. Even the glittering giants of the Grisons Alps when the temperature descends to 200 and at his feet lies the pleasant Davos below zero, they may be found curing valley. The Schatzalp is connected at their posts, and the cold is not felt with Davos-Platz by a funicular railway, unpleasantly because the air is so dry the journey occupying about twelve and still. minutes. The value of high mountain resorts Davos-Dorf, the more rural part of in the curing of lung complaints, is the Davos valley, is about one and a largely due to the diminished density half miles from Davos-Platz, and hidden of the rarefied air, which necessitates from it by a shelving mountain ridge. increased activity of the respiratory Its climate is some- what less sheltered but slightly more sunny than that of Davos- Platz. Patients intending to winter in Davos usually arrive before Novem- ber, when the first great snowfalls usually take place. Throughout the winter the g r oun d is covered with snow to a depth of from six to twenty-four inches. This covering helps to keep the air pure and SKE-LNG. free from dust, and is of great value from a sanitary point muscles, promoting their development of view. and the expansion of the lungs and Some use is made of hydrotherapy in chest. The amount of oxygen in the the form of wet rubbings, douches and air is so much less than in the lowlands frictions, but the basis of treatment is that one is compelled to breathe deeply, the strict administration of the open-air expanding the •lungs to their fullest cure. Patients are given every oppor- capacity. As a result of residence in tunity of utilizing the curative influence high mountain resorts actual increase of the fine dry climate of this sunny in the thoracic measurements has often WINTER LIFE AT DAVOS

CURLING. been observed. All the air vesicles of enjoy the ice and snow sports for which the lungs are thoroughly opened up by the place is famous. The Davos valley this deeper breathing, and the accumu- is recognized as a European skating lation of secretions is prevented. The center. From November to March increase of the respiratory movements there is uninterrupted opportunity for also aids the circulation in the thoracic the enjoyment of this sport, on the and abdominal cavities. The increased splendid skating rink in the town of heat production rendered necessary by Davos-Platz, and many of the finest the cold air in order to maintain the skaters in Europe are to be found here temperature of the body, results in in the height of the season. Toboggan- greatly increased appetite, better diges- ning is also largely indulged in by the tion, and improvement in general nutri- Davos public, being especially popular tion. The brilliant sunshine, the greater among the English visitors. There are abundance of light, doubtless has a pow- abundant facilities for curling, ske-ing, erful effect on the mental and physical ice-hockey, and other fascinating winter condition of invalids, and also renders sports. the air aseptic by inhibiting the growth The snow-melting period, which be- of microbes. gins in March and extends over some The Davos valley has great attrac- weeks, is damp, chilly, and foggy, and tions for others besides invalids. From patients have to be carefully guarded this center a great variety of mountain against colds, chills, and fevers. The and glacier excursions can be under- Swiss mountain stations are more shut taken. By means of carriage and sleigh in, and the climate is on the whole rides one may ascend with little exertion moister and colder than the stations in in trom three to four hours to a height the Rocky mountains, but there is less of 10,000 feet. A large number of win- wind and dust. At Colorado Springs ter holiday visitors come every year to there is no troublesome snow-melting WINTER LIFE A7 DAVOS 63 period as in the Swiss resorts, for the Davos contains an English church, a snow lies for only a few days. Accord- Catholic church, and several Protestant ing to Solly, there are 188 hours of sun- churches and chapels. It also provides shine at Denver, for every 100 hours at good educational facilities. The town is Davos-Platz. well-drained and lighted with electricity.

RESTORING A DRUNKARD

BY DAVID PAULSON, M. D. HE process of unmaking a drunk- covered with bread crumbs and thor- Tard represents such a transformation oughly baked. By this process the that it can be considered nothing short starch is changed into dextrin, thus of a miracle. But this miracle, like the rendering it much more digestible. miracle of health, has in it the element Fruit should be partaken of in abun- of time and likewise demands co-oper- dance. In fact, our experience has ation on the part of the human agent. taught us that four meals a day, consist- The shattered nerves of a drunkard ing exclusively of various fruits, strictly which have become so accustomed to adhered to for a couple of days, has of- constant artificial stimulation need physi- ten been the means in the hands of God ological stimulation. There is no single of shattering the shackles of drink from thing which will accomplish this more many a poor inebriate, even when his readily and satisfactorily than some hopes were practically crushed by his daily vigorous application of cold water. long record of previous failures to be It matters little whether it be given in emancipated. Fruit juices, buttermilk, the form of a cold sponge, cold shower, non-alcoholic kumiss, cereal coffee, and or cool bath. Who has not experienced cold water should be the only beverages the remarkably refreshing effects which allowed. are produced by simply bathing the face To the physician who has to deal with in cold water? Every organ in the body these wrecks of humanity, the scriptural receives a similar natural stimulus from admonition to " eat for strength and not a general application of cold. This for drunkenness," acquires a tremendous only conveys a hint of what might be significance. The victim of the drink accomplished by the rational use of habit should be inspired with the remedies such as electricity, massage, thought that his body is the Temple of and many others. the Divine; that the various efforts he is A proper adjustment of the diet is putting forth in taking exercise, submit- almost an absolute necessity in the un- ting to the application of rational reme- making of a drunkard. The diet of dies, denying an abnormal appetite for the individual who is seeking to rise unnatural foods, are all so many seeds above the demon of drink should be which he is sowing for a harvest of tem- simple, nutritious, non-irritating and non- perance, and from which he is just as stimulating. Every slice of the soft certain to reap as he was to reap intem- bread should be toasted so thoroughly perance when he so vigorously sowed that it is browned through. The grains for the same. " For whatsoever a man can be browned before they are cooked soweth, that shall he also reap." — Union or the mush may be cut in thin slices, Signal. STEPPING IN FATHER'S TRACKS

ALL through night's weary darkness, snowy He stumbled, struggled, fell ; yet still he tried ; flakes For pride or courage stayed his turning back, In eddying whirls had filled the wintry Until a new thought dawned : " I'll go," he air ; cried ; As noiselessly as Time our blossoms takes, "I '11 step in father's track ! " They drifted here and there. How many glorious victories have been won, And when the glowing rosy-hearted morn How many from temptation have turned Awoke earth's sleeping denizens anew, back, Behold ! the snow upon the night-winds Defying evil, just because a son borne, Would step in father's track. Had buried streets and lanes from view. How should you walk, 0 fathers ! lest too late You strive to call some erring wanderer back! But yonder farm-house, like a ship at sea, For precepts best on those examples wait Becalmed with all sails set, awoke to hear That leave the brightest track. The low of kine, flocks bleating to be free, The while the day draws near. So live that when the deepening snows of age Shall hold your failing strength in bondage The farmer, anxious for his troubled herd, back, With sturdy stride the trackless snow-drifts Your children's best and noblest heritage passed ; Shall be your shining track. By their great need to strong exertion spurred, He reached the fold at last. And when the household and the hearth are gone, His gladsome son exulting darted on, And tender tones and looks may not come Swift as an arrow from an arched bow , back, '' I 'II go," he shouted, " where my father's Your mantle may long rest upon the son gone! Who steps in father's track. I care not for the snow ! " — Louise S. Upham. IS IT TRUE ?

BY GEO. C. TENNEY S we catch the gracious words of burned, blistered, irritated, jaded, dis- A the greatest of Teachers, " Is not couraged, and finally put out of com- the life more than meat, and the body mission altogether. The poor liver more than raiment ? " and contemplate becomes clogged and succumbs; the the manner in which men and women kidneys float away in an excited state ; live, we are inclined to ask with surprise, the blood boils and festers ; the brain " Are they, indeed ?" This is to all and its branches become so terribly ex- right-minded people a self-evident truth, cited under the awful treatment to and one which is very closely related to which they are subjected that they spiritual and physical well-being ; and order a general strike and lockout at yet one which is strangely overlooked, the same time. If this is not enforced, and when presented to the attention of they suddenly close the shop. intelligent people is often received with The misrule of Miss Fashion is no contempt or raillery. less calamitous. Under her dominion Without speaking harshly, we may the human form divine is degraded to say that in all but a few cases the the station and office of a walking thought of eating and dressing does dummy for the display of the wares of not extend beyond that of taste. Taste the most artistic dressmakers and milli- is the criterion. Taste in eating is ners. Almost any of our ladies would simply the dictates of the sensual god scorn the occupation of walking the called Gust. It is the whim of an ap- streets with a poster announcing the petite always more or less perverted merits of a patent medicine or even a and erratic. Taste in dress is almost wholesome breakfast food, before and universally the dicta of an even more behind. But with the utmost satisfac- whimsical and unreasonable mundane tion many of the same ladies glory in deity of the feminine gender who is advertising the merits of Madame de supposed to live in Paris or New York, Stunner or Mrs. Latest-thing-out. What and is frequently seen parading the about the body ? Body ? Why, what streets in no very desirable company. is that ? Is it my waist ? Oh, the less The mandates of this fickle goddess are there is of that the better ! I almost imperious and irrational. But none the wish I hadn't any at all. Queen Fashion less they are to be implicitly obeyed, no says that I am to do my best to cut it matter what the consequences may be. quite in two; and to tell you the truth, Under the tyranny of these petty I am gaining on it every year. Not only despots the life is nothing, and the does the ugly thing want cutting in body is even less. Under King Gust two, but it needs certain crooks, bends, the whole alimentary apparatus becomes and contortions, which its designer was the servant of an unreasoning and in- certainly very thoughtless to overlook. satiable demon, whose claims can never My feet are 'a terrible annoyance to my be satisfied although in the attempt to goddess, and I am trying my best to satisfy them the relish for the simple abuse them in every possible way. In elements of life-giving food is sacrificed; fact, it is only by torturing my back, the palate is shocked out of all power and pinching myself almost in two, and to protest ; the stomach is tortured, squeezing my feet, and compressing 65 66 IS 17 TRUE? my hands, and making a general fool swerable to an enlightened conscience ? of my poor head, that I can live in any Why not place the body in the fore, kind of peace with my high and mighty and in inventing our raiment let the lady, Dame Fashion. It is really a convenience and welfare of the body be pity that she couldn't have had the the standard of good dressing ? shaping of people. And while about the work of reform, There really seems to be a great mis- why not give our precious lives some take somewhere, that a sensible God thought when considering what we shall should make the body, and a senseless eat ? If our appetite and old King Gust fashion should order its raiment. It rebel against the dictates of our better is really inconsistent that God should judgment, why not have it out with them lend us life, and provide the things nec- at once. We should fight that battle, essary for its maintenance and develop- and, like the grand old apostle, keep ment, and then we should permit an our bodies at once and forever under irresponsible appetite to ruin it. the control of an enlightened and sanc- Why not relegate fashion to its tified sense that is true to our highest proper sphere, and hold it strictly an- temporal and eternal interests.

THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE PRESCRIPTION BY MRS L. D. AVERY-STUTTLE MRS. BRADLY sat in her easy I, to be sure, but I hope she isn't too chair in the cosiest corner of the old to learn, and if she isn't, she will library, thinking. Her hands were learn a few things before she goes folded idly in her lap — a very unusual home, or I'll miss my guess." thing for Mrs. Bradly. Evidently her " Coming ? is that so ? Well, she'll thoughts were very busy, — too busy not stay long from her luxurious home, just now to chide her hands for being I'm thinking. Heigho ! I don't envy idle. The gray cat purred contentedly her, not one bit. She seems the most at her feet, and the little clock on the unhappy, nervous, irritable creature I mantel noisily struck the hour of nine ; ever saw ; why, she drinks eight or ten but the little woman with the brown cups of strong tea every day, or used eyes and the serious look paid no atten- to. If you were like her, Annette, I'd tion to either. Mr. John Bradly had give up, — I'd — " come into the room a half hour before " Yes, John, dear, I've no doubt you and quietly stretched his massive frame would do something dreadful ; but I upon the sofa. Seeing his young wife can't forget the time when I was almost in a brown study, he had ventured no as great a nervous wreck as Cousin remarks. Finally she arose, and mov- Amanda, and I thank God every mo- ing her chair closer to his side, ex- ment that I was finally shown the cause claimed : — of my misery. And, John, I'm de- " Well, John, Cousin Amanda is com- termined to open 'Manda's eyes, if ing for a visit. She'll be here Tuesday she'll listen to reason." morning, she writes. I don't mind " But how are you going to do it ? 'Manda, —.but Willie, — 0 me ! how I Ugh ! that boy of hers ! I dread him, dread that boy ! Amanda is older than for a fact. Glad our Jennie isn't like THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE PRESCRIPTION 76 him. I am fearful, Annette, that you well have her tea as for him can't convince her that her bad habits to have his tobacco. I've known are the cause of her ill health." her to suffer with the most fearful " Perhaps not, John; but still, she is nervous headaches, and she always very easily influenced, you know, and cured them with tea — nothing in the I'm going to call Dr. Parks over, if she world but tea, Cousin Annette. By the is taken with any of those sick head- way, would you mind my making my- aches ; I think he'll open her eyes. self a small cup ? I brought a quantity She has read about him in the papers, of my especial brand along with me. I and tells me she has great confidence like to make my own tea. Servants in him ; " and Mrs Bradly smiled hope- make nothing but slop, I assure you. fully. I always take a cup before dinner." Tuesday morning dawned, bright and " Certainly, Amanda ; just step into clear. The crisp snow sparkled in the the kitchen; though I'm sure, cousin, sun, and the bells rang merrily, as the you'd be better without it, " mildly pro- sleigh, drawn by Cousin Amanda's sleek tested Mrs. Bradly. black horses, drove up to the gate. A In a few moments Cousin Amanda few minutes later, a luxuriously dressed, had returned to the sitting room, very sallow-faced woman of forty swayed armed with a huge silver teapot. wearily back and forth in Mrs. Bradly's " Really, I don't see whatever is best easy chair, while a lad of perhaps getting to ail my complexion, Annette, " ten years, played noisily with Jennie, complained her guest, catching a the six-year-old darling of the family. glimpse of the dull eyes and sallow " How are you feeling after your jour- cheeks in the mirror. " You know well ney, Cousin ' Manda ? " queried Mrs. enough that I used to have a complex- Bradly, as she drew up a chair, pre- ion that was the envy of all my set, and paratory to a little visit with her guest. I'm afraid my Willie boy is getting to " Most miserably, Annette, most mis- take after me. Come here, darling; erably. If it hadn't been for a can of let Cousin Annette see if she thinks hot tea I was thoughtful enough to you have liver trouble. What do you bring along, really I don't know what do to your Jennie, to keep her cheeks I'd have done; it's not a long drive, you so pink and her eyes so bright ? " know, and the tea kept hot nicely on the " I only give her plenty of pure water warming stone. I know you don't be- to drink, and good wholesome food, lieve in tea, Annette, but I'm so dread- cousin, — that's alL" fully nervous I have to have it. My " I declare, Annette, you certainly are mother used to be just the same." the oddest creature ! " " Yes, I remember poor Aunt. Martha ; It did not take " Willie boy" long to she was a complete nervous wreck for notice that his mother was drinking her years before she died." accustomed beverage, and he hurried to " Ah, yes ; poor dear mother ! she her side, followed by his little hostess. was a great hand for tea — and coffee " I want my tea ; I'm thirsty, awfully too, for that matter; I don't know, thirsty," he cried, rudely grasping his really, I don't know what she'd have mother's cup in his sallow, scrawny done without it. Father used to say he fingers. paid out more money for tea than for " I'll get you a nice glass of hot milk, bread. But she said she might as Willie," protested Mrs. Bradly, rising. 68 THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE PRESCRIPTION

" He won't drink it, Annette, — he " Can't I have some pepper on this won't drink anything at all but tea or potato? " demanded Willie after several coffee." ineffectual attempts to discover where " 0 Willie, Cousin Willie," called little it might be hidden away on the table. Jennie ; " you don't want the nasty tea; "That's not good manners, Willie," it's bitter, and it burns. I wouldn't corrected his mother. " However, my drink it. And, 0 Willie! the bad China- Willie is quite fond of pepper." men put dead people in it ; mama says " Yes, and I want some mustard,too so." quick,— hand me the mustard, won't " What does the child mean, Annette?" you, Jennie?" " I presume she has heard me say that Mrs. Bradly smiled. " We use but few I have read that the Chinese often pack condiments, Cousin, and really you must their dead in boxes of tea to send them excuse me." home for burial when they die in a for- " I can't eat without mustard and eign land." pepper," whined the young hopeful, " 0 Annette! how can you! you ought pushing his plate away sullenly. to know that I am too nervous to listen " William, William Henry!" protested to talk of this kind, especially right Cousin Amanda. But William Henry while I'm taking my tea. Ugh! the sulked and pouted, and refused anything very thought of it nauseates me! Think on the table except a slice of cake, which of scraping the tea off human corpses, he nibbled daintily while he sipped his and selling it to — to me! I hope it isn't tea. true,— do you think it is? Really, An- After dinner, Mrs. Bradly missed the nette, I guess I'll lie right down till din- lad, and what was her surprise to find ner's ready. I hope I'm not going to him in the woodshed smoking a cigar- have one of my sick headaches." ette. To her remonstrance and threat " I am so sorry, Cousin 'Manda. I to tell his mother, the young hopeful only said I had read the gruesome tale answered victoriously:— about the tea. I hope it is not well " You needn't tell her, she knows it ; founded." she's allowed me two or three every day " Mama," called Willie, " I'm going lately. It don't hurt me, and I like to have the tea you left in the teapot, if them. " you don't want it." Thus matters went on until on the third " I don't care, child, only run away, day of his visit Master Willie declared and don't bother me." himself ill, to which fact his pinched, " My ! that's good tea!" exclaimed sallow face and dull eyes bore unim- the child, finishing his cup, " mama al- peachable witness. All this time, Mrs. ways buys the best and the strongest. I Bradly appeared to be in blissful ignor- guess that'll do me all right till dinner's ance of the fact that her larder contained ready, and then I'll have some more," none of the fiery condiments to which chuckled the young tippler, smacking his her guests were accustomed. pale lips. And, sure enough, by the " William Henry is starving hisself time dinner was ready, both Cousin to death ! " announced Jennie, when he Amanda and her young hopeful had refused a nice bowl of brown bread and apparently forgotten the story of the milk which she offered him. Chinaman and were quite ready to be " I guess Jennie is right, Annette," served again. assented Cousin Amanda, and I feel THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE PRESCRIPTION 69 another of -my fearful'-"nervous head- six titn-e-g enough to kill every human, aches coming on; so I'll take a cup of being on the globe." tea to steady my nerves, if you will " Well, but, doctor, nothiU I everi just,phone for a doctor. I dislike to go tried helps my sick hea4filies likeb home before I have made my visit, good strong cup of tea. " Cousin Annette, and I so worry about " I dare say ; but it does not Willie." or cure them, — it causes them, It was just the oppottunity Mrs. If you want to lose your sallow corn; Bradly had been waiting far, and Dr. plexion and your nervousness, and Parks was promptly suraihoned„, bring the roses to the hollow cheeks of " What's the trouble with thitoung your little son, you ought at once to man? " briskly demanded the , ctor:' banish tea and coffee, as well as spices " With what do you feed him, madam ? tiqd fiery condiments of all kitids. The " 0 citictor, *Vie hasn't any appetite annic acid in the tea interferes sadly at all.'` ' with digestion." Looks to me as if he never " I declare, I don't know but you're had a square meal in his life, madam. right,. doctor ; indeed, I believe you What did he have for his dinner'?" are," assented Cousin Amanda with an " Nothing that could hurt him, doc- air of conviction, " I have such a bad tor, —just a/pit of cake and a cup of stomach, and Willie is getting as bad tea, " declared Cousin Amanda, elevat- as I. If I really thought — " ing her eyebrows. " See here, mama, I've just got to " What! you're not giving that slender, have my tea and coffee. I don't feel nervous boy tea, are you? why, you're good when I don't have them, I tell you, killing your son, ;-p-.poisoning him by and — " inches, — that's what you're doing, " William Henry! we must do as the madam." physician says, I suppose, or at least Cousin Amanda regarded the doctor we must try. To tell the truth, doctor, as though he were some strange animal, I always thought my cousin a little and ventured a remonstrance :— whimsical, but I am determined to try " But he won't drink anything else your total abstinence prescription." but tea and coffee, doctor. " The next year Mrs. Bradly visited " I dare say ; and in five or six years her cousin, and instead of a nervous he'll add whisky to his list, depend wreck, with sallow cheeks and dull eyes, upon it,— that is, if he lives so long. " she found a bright, hearty, cheery " You don't really think good tea is woman, and the dearest, rosiest boy harmful, do you, doctor? " imaginable, — so willing is Nature al- " I never saw any good tea in my ways to do her best to repair damage life ; the best contains from three to six wrought by poor ignorant human be- per cent of a deadly poison. There are ings, — and Cousin Amanda and her about one billion pounds brought to family thank a kind Providence that this country — this unfortunate country they were led to follow the TOTAL — and this amount contains more than ABSTINENCE PRESCRIPTION. WINTER HYGIENE IN THE SOUTH

BY MRS. M. W. KIRKMAN. I NGE R I NG autumns and early much discomfort, but must be borne as ■ springs make our Southern winters are other trials of life. So when the so short that not sufficient consideration freeze does come, the pipes burst, the is given to preparation of the body or plumbers reap a harvest, and everyone home for the advent of Jack Frost who, shivers and complains of cold weather sooner or later, will make his unwel- as if it were an enemy instead of a glori- come appearance. The body, as well ous opportunity for health culture. It as the mind and heart and soul, relaxes is not realized that discomfort arises, to the dreamy, hazy, beautiful influence not so much from the weather as from of " Indian Summer," or the " Summer a want of forethought. Because one of All Saints " as we love to call it. winter is mild, there is a hope that the The blood courses slowly, and we float next will be also; and " sufficient unto the on, not realizing that we are drifting day is the evil thereof." to a season when we shall need all the This mental attitude is especially dis- vital resistance that thick red blood and astrous to those who depend upon a muscular activity can give. daily wage for daily bread. " Why Winter is looked upon too much as should we spend hardly-earned money an accident, which temporarily gives to make the house proof against a freeze

70 GEORGIA TALLYHO. that may never come ? they say ; and stripped. Our bright, cheery, open thus the way is paved for pneumonia, la fire-places furnish sufficient ventilation, grippe, rheumatism, loss of wages, and and with some kind of stove for heat- the Relief Society. It is quite likely ing the halls, comfort and health is bet- that the poor suffer more during a sudden ter secured than by the close, stifling cold spell in the South, than the same atmosphere of furnace-heated houses. class in the North, where houses are There are advantages as well as dis- built with the certainty that winter is advantages in a Southern climate ; and coming and will be long and severe. if we believe, with our most optimistic The mortality among negroes, espe- poet, that " God's in his heaven ; all's cially from consumption, has been much right with the world," we must feel that greater since the war, owing to their it is possible for the normal person, who want of knowledge of how to care for lives righteously, to develop his body themselves during the cold season. We and keep it robust either North or South. do not need the storm windows and The important thing is to adapt one's doors necessary in colder climates ; but habits of life to one's environment. when one is indoors it is desirable to In the South we cannot expect very have an even temperature throughout much of the bracing, tonic weather en- the rooms, and so avoid the discomfort joyed by those dwelling farther north ; of scorching face and freezing spine, in but the tonic of morning shower-baths short, to be able to forget the body while or cold plunges can be secured any- engaged in some desired employment. where, and they are just as necessary to Windows should be closely weather- health in winter as they are to comfort 71 COCOANUT TREES, LAKE WORTH, FLA. during the warm season. To those making diet, and plenty of physical exer- whose skin is not educated to these cise. Almost all our cities now have measures, we would suggest that they branches of the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A., begin with cold towel rubs or mitten where all sorts of physical training, inclu- frictions taken vigorously, and gradu- ding swimming baths, may be had. We ally work up to a stronger treatment. are happy to say they are well patronized. Exercise is also of vast importance, and In many Southern cities out-of-door in the Southland we have such long life is encouraged by the Country Clubs stretches of pleasant weather that one where the Golf Links attract scores of can get very much all the year round of young people, and in fine weather one " God's out-of-doors," which Henry sees there as " bloomin' gels " as ever Vandyke tells us is one of the pathways graced Mrs. Poyser's dairy in old Eng- to peace, as it surely is to health. land. With all the suggestions and inven- Horse-back riding is very popular, tions of modern science and hygiene, and gay parties may be encountered on we need not allow our bodies, when the country roads all through the winter. winter comes, to be taken by surprise Camping parties are also quite in with flabby muscles, dead skin, or im- vogue. One Southern lady is im- pure blood. Nature gives to the horse mensely popular, not alone for her and other animals thicker coats in win- many amiable traits of character, but ter ; so our bodies also require warmer also because of a yearly " Camp " given clothing, a more concentrated, blood- in the late autumn, when a large num- 72 WINTER HYGIENE IN- THE- SOUTH 73 ber of guests are entertained mosf from time to- time issue bulletins of sani- royally. The days are spent in horse- tary information and directions to the back riding, driving, boating or hunting communities in which •they live. But as suits the taste of each individual. this advice, unenforced by law, has little At night a huge bonfire attracts every- influence. If in every city the Board of one and many a good joke and thrilling Health would institute each year a story is told around its inspiring blaze. course of lectures given by competent Sometimes an unusually cold snap persons who could make them instruc- arrives, and it becomes necessary to tive and impressive, the public might be break the ice to bathe ; but no one takes educated to become associates, as it cold, and when the camp breaks up, all were, of the Board in promoting public leave regretfully, only consoled by the hygiene. It is useless to attempt to hope that Mrs. E. will remember them make any reform until the demand in next year's camp. comes from the people themselves, All these good things of life, however, awakened to a•sense of their danger by come only to a limited number. The an intelligent knowledge of the situation. hope is that as those more fortunate It is most gratifying to see that some realize the benefits of health culture for of our leading newspapers are using themselves, their hearts and purses will the tremendous educating power of open to their less favored brethren. their editorial columns to urge attention It is said that " Modern Sanitary to public sanitation. Science is a system of fighting germs Unfortunately, in the South, as else- which propagate in dirt of all kinds, and where, selfish politics are immense the only people who can abstain with hindrances to reform measures ; but impunity from bathing are those who the light has entered and we believe live in the fresh air — Esquimaux, Red can never be quenched. Indians, Arabs " — and yet New York, Electricity has so bound the world with its multi-millionaires and unnum- together that local blindness cannot bered charities, is but just beginning to hinder progress. All sanitarians are make it possible for the " great un- awaiting with keen interest the results washed " to feel the luxury and self- of the investigations and experiments respect of a daily bath, and to enjoy the of the Boston scientists in their at- blessed influence and healing of sunlight tempts to purify a great city's sewage, and fresh air in the tenement districts. and their success would mean very Because of its sparsely settled country much to some of our Southern cities and uncrowded cities, the South has not where typhoid fever has come to be ex- in the past suffered from neglect of pected as a matter of course. public sanitation so much as- such neglect Some one has said that " God will might deserve. Conditions are rapidly forgive our sins, but we must pay for changing, however. Cities are growing. our blunders." This is certainly true New England mills, with thousands of in respect to neglect of the laws of operatives, are moving South, so that we health, either personal or public. But shall soon have to deal with new prob- let us take courage from the Buddhists lems in crowded centers. who tell us that " No seed will die," In every city there are Boards of and have faith to believe that our small Health composed, for the most part, of beginnings in Hygiene will spring up intelligent, progressive physicians who and bear fruit to the building of beauti- 74 WINTER HYGIENE IN THE SOUTH ful cities wherein shall dwell men and " How good is man's life, the mere living ! women who, because of abounding how fit to employ, health, can truly say with Robert All the heart, and the soul, and the senses Browning, forever in joy."

LIFE. LIFE is too brief Life is too swift Between the budding and the falling leaf, Between the blossom and the white snow's Between the seed-time and the golden sheaf, drift, For hate and spite. Between the silence and the lark's uplift, We have no time for malice and for greed : For bitter words. deed ; In kindness and in gentleness our speech Therefore with love make beautiful the Must carry messages of hope, and reach Fast speeds the night. The sweetest chords.

Life is too great, Between the infant's and the man's estate, Between the clashing of earth's strife and fate, For petty things. Lo ! we shall yet, who creep with cumbered feet, Walk, glorious, over Heaven's golden street, Or soar on wings! Margaret E. Sangster, in Will Carleton's Magazine.

TEMPERANCE TEACHING FROM CORNARO HAT most of the misery existing in out to men that the remedy for existing T the world is preventable, and the evils was largely in their own hands, result of causes altogether within man's and that it lay mainly in a temperate control, must be conceded by every one and abstemious course of life. Among who will give the matter more than a these the most remarkable was Cornaro, passing thought. And that intemper- who in his own person demonstrated ance is the deadly root from which the efficacy of a temperate life to procure spring most of the ills that flesh erron- freedom from most of the ills — phys- eously imagines itself heir to, must be ical, mental, and moral,— that afflict equally apparent to every thinking per- mankind. Induced to adopt this course son. By intemperance is meant not as the only means of saving the life he merely the taking of intoxicating liq- had forfeited by gluttony and intemper- uors, but excesses of any kind : the use ance, he found its effects so remark- in any degree of that which is injurious, able, and became so enamored of the and overindulgence in that which in beauty and holiness of such a life, itself is good. that he devoted himself to the task Philosophers of all ages have endeav- of enlightening his fellow-men and per- ored by precept and practice to point suading them that the great happiness TEMPERANCE TEACHING FROM CORNARO 75 he had found was within their reach false ; for the rich foods that exactly also. suited his palate were most injuri- The burden of Cornaro's message to ous to his constitution. He was also mankind was that this world would be a obliged to accustom himself " to the delightful and beautiful place, and life habit of never fully satisfying the appe- here most happy and enjoyable, if all tite,— either with eating or drinking,— men would but live temperately. As a always leaving the table well able to eat means to this end he wrote the four dis- more." In this matter, however, he courses which form his famous " Treat- strongly insisted that every man must ise," translated into English under the be his own physician and prescribe for title, " A Sure and Certain Method of himself the quality and quantity of food Attaining a Long and Healthy Life." which he found best suited to his own In this treatise Cornaro tells his own needs; " since there is not so great a life story, contrasting the bitter and in- variety of features as there is diversity evitable consequences of intemperance of temperaments and stomachs among with the sweetness and blessedness of men." a life spent in conformity with nature The extreme abstinence which Cor- and reason. He seems never to have naro himself practiced he did not urge doubted that all rational beings who upon others, not deeming it necessary could be induced to read his treatise in all cases. It is a fact, however, that with attention, would give earnest heed the latest scientific experiments relating to his counsels. With the optimism to diet have proved conclusively that born of his temperate life he hoped that the amount of Cornaro's daily rations the wail of woe resulting from intem- — twelve ounces — is the exact amount perance would thus be changed into a required by the average human being. universal hymn of joy and praise. The benefits arising from taking only The principal point in the system the right kinds and requisite quantity of which Cornaro practiced and recom- food, he thus sums up : " The great mended was the exact regulation of the virtue of this is that that which I eat diet to suit the needs of the body. and drink — being always such as " The orderly and temperate life," he agrees with my constitution and, in says, " consists solely in the observance quantity, such as it should be — after it of two rules relative to the quality and ha,s imparted its invigorating elements quantity of our food. The first, which to my body, leaves without any diffi- regards quality, consists in our eating culty, and without ever generating and drinking only such things as agree within it any bad humours. Whence, with the stomach; while the latter, following this rule, I have constantly which relates to quantity, consists in been most healthy. " our using only such an amount of them " Whosoever wishes to eat much as can be easily digested." must eat little,' — which means simply In his own case Cornaro proved that that the eating of little lengthens a taste and appetite were not to be de- man's life, and by living a long time he pended upon in determining these two is enabled to eat a great deal " — was points. That " 'whatsoever tastes good one of Cornaro's favorite proverbs with will nourish and strengthen,' which is which he met the arguments of those invoked as a first principle by those who who would have drawn him away from are sensually inclined," he found to be his abstemious habits. Another to the 76 TEMPERANCE TEACHING FROM CORNARO same effect was that " The food from Not only sickness and accident, but which a man abstains after he has all other disorders and misfortunes, eaten heartily is of more value to him such as anxiety, exposure, and melan- than that which he has eaten." choly, were believed by Cornaro, in To those who objected that persons common with Galen and others, to have taking, when in sound health, only the very little power to harm those whose small quantities of food common to in- lives were governed by the two rules valids would have nothing to fall back he mentions relative to eating and upon in time of sickness, Cornaro re- drinking. plied: "He who leads the temperate life The influence of temperance upon can never fall sick, or at least can do the disposition was strikingly shown in so only rarely ; and his indisposition Cornaro's case, and is therefore em- lasts but a very short while. For, by phasised in his writings. The irritable living temperately he removes all the temperament which had belonged to causes of illness ; and, having removed him by nature and had been aggravated these, he thereby removes the effects. by intemperance, gave place to a beau- So the man who lives the orderly life tiful serenity and mildness in harmony should have no fear of sickness ; for with his changed life. At one time surely he has no reason to fear an however, he was persuaded by the en- effect the cause of which is under his treaties of his friends, against his own own control." judgment, to add two ounces to his " Even accidents," he asserted, " have daily allowance of food. " The dis- the power to do but little harm, or order of this increase," he says, " had, cause but little pain, to the followers of at the end of ten days, begun to affect such a life." This truth he learned by me so much, that, instead of being his own experience when, at the age of cheerful, as I had ever been, I became seventy, he was thrown from his car- melancholy and choleric ; everything riage and dragged some distance by annoyed me ; and my mood was so way- the horses. His head and body were ward that I neither knew what to say to painfully bruised, and one arm and one others nor what to do with myself. " leg suffered severe injuries. When the The many with whom this state of doctors saw his plight, their opinion things has become chronic, may find the was that he would die within three days. remedy for it, as Cornaro did, in the They, however, suggested two remedies observance of his two rules. as the only hope of his recovery — purg- No less striking is the effect of the ing and bleeding to prevent fever. temperate life upon the mental and Confident that 'his regular and temper- spiritual powers, in freeing the mind ate life had made fever an impossibility, from the bondage of sensuality and Cornaro refused to be bled or to take placing it under the control of reason, any medicine. He merely had his arm subjugating all irrational passions and and leg straightened and his body desires. " As sobriety keeps the hum- rubbed with certain oils. Without ors of the body pure and mild, so like- suffering any change for the worse, wise does it prevent fumes from arising he entirely recovered, fulfilling his own from the stomach to the head; and the expectations and astounding his phy- brain of him who lives in this manner sicians, who regarded the case as is, as a result, constantly in a clear con- miraculous. dition, permitting him to maintain entire TEMPERANCE TEACHING , FROM CORNARO 77 the use of reason. Thus, to his own rational life prolong their term of years extreme comfort and 'contentment, he is to the full limit and die a natural death, enabled to rise above the low and mean Cornaro looked upon it as a great mis- considerations of this world to the high fortune that any should by intemperance and beautiful contemplation of things in eating and drinking cut short their divine. In this manner he considers, career, or incapacitate themselves for knows, and understands, as he never the service they were fitted to render to would have otherwise done, how great mankind. The learning, virtue, and are the power, wisdom and goodness of experience that come only with years God. Descending thence to the realms qualify men to render much higher of nature, he recognizes in her the service to the world after they have daughter of the same God ; and he sees passed the meridian of life. By a course and touches that which with a less puri- which takes them away in their prime fied mind he could never have seen or or cuts ten or twenty years from their touched." natural life, they are robbing the world Cornaro confidently asserts that this which they might have made so much happy state of mind and body to which the more beautiful. " Both in literature he was brought by the temperate life, is and in the sciences, the majority of the attainable by all who really desire it ; best and most celebrated works were since " man, being a rational animal, written when their authors had attained does much as he wills to do." In his ripe age." All of Cornaro's own dis- day the revolutions of the heavens were courses, which have given him a unique supposed to have much to do with deter- position as a benefactor of mankind, mining a man's constitution and fate. were written after he had passed his " The wise man has power over the eightieth year. stars," was his way of saying that In the following eloquent tribute to though a man's natural disabilities might Temperance, Cornaro has summed up influence, they could not compel — that the virtues springing from this life-giv- man has as a rule far more to do with ing root, and the dangers from which determining the length of his own life those are delivered who love and cher- than has any outside power acting ish it : — upon him. " Divine Sobriety, pleasing to God, Cornaro reasoned that if he, with a the friend of nature, the daughter of naturally weak constitution so broken reason, the sister of virtue; modest, down that it seemed impossible that he agreeable, contented with little, orderly, could live to the age of forty, could be and refined in all her operations ! From restored to full health and strength and her, as from a root, spring life, health, live to a remarkable age, there was no cheerfulness, industry, studiousness, man of so bad a constitution that he and all those actions which are worthy could not "by the use of reason and the of a true and noble soul. All laws, help of the temperate life, enjoy perfect both divine and human, favor her. health to a very great age." The possi- From her presence flee — as so many bilities of those born with a good con- clouds from the sunshine — revelings, stitution, aided from their earliest years disorders, gluttony, excessive humors, with a temperate life, he considered to indispositions, fevers, pains, and the be almost unlimited. dangers of death. . . . Sobriety puri- Believing that all men may by a fies the senses; lightens the body; 78 TEMPERANCE TEACHING FROM CORNARO quickens the intellect; cheers the mind; through the veins ; the heat of the body makes the memory tenacious.; the mo- being always mild and temperate pro- tions swift, the actions ready and prompt. duces mild and temperate effects ; and Through her, the soul, almost delivered finally, all our faculties preserve, with of its earthly burden, enjoys to a great most beautiful order, a joyous and pleas- extent its liberty ; the vital spirits move ing harmony." softly in the arteries ; the blood courses E. E. A.

SLIGHT those who say amidst their sickly healths Thou liv'st by rule. What doth not so but man ? Houses are built by rule, and common wealths. Entice the trusty sun, if that you can, From his ecliptic line—beckon the sky. Who lives by rule, then, keeps good company. —George Herbert.

THE EFFECTS OF THE HABITUAL USE OF OPIUM ON THE BODY

BY W. T. THORNTON, M. I). PIUM and its alkaloids are much cumulating, which will sometime, un- O used to-day, both for medicinal less accident carries him away, appear purposes, and, by the laity, for narcotic in the form of a monster, that might in effects. The remarkable increase in the first place have been easily handled, the extended use of this drug, espe- but now is far too much for him. He cially for its narcotic effects, is aston- must succumb to a miserable end, or, ishing. This is especially true among in breaking off the habit, pass through classes that best know its results. For in a few hours pains which he has example, ten to fifteen per cent of the avoided for years by the use of opium. physicians of our country are said to To do the latter requires more moral be habitual users of this drug. The strength than most of these drug fiends reason that so many are addicted to have in the debilitated condition to the use of opium, regardless of its af- which the use of opium has reduced ter effects, is that it gives relief from them. If a person commencing the present conditions. They desire its use of opium will stop and picture the cerebral, stimulating, or pain-easing darkest specimen of humanity he ever powers to help them carry their pres- saw, then paint this many times darker, ent burdens, instead of seeking a more he will have a picture of himself if he natural remedy which takes a longer persists in the course in which he is time, but secures far better results in starting. the end. At the same time they forget There must be some cause for this that, " Whatsoever a man soweth, that increased use of opium. If we single shall he also reap." out the class that are becoming drug A man who uses opium to allay his fiends, we shall invariably find them to pains and griefs has an account ac- be of those that are living farther and THE EFFECTS OF OPIUM ON THE BODY 79 farther from the original plan for man. shorter time ; the dreams grow less Few people to-day take proper care of pleasant ; the temper of the patient is themselves. The present mode of life no longer sweet and even but is irritable is producing a generation of neuras- and depressed. Pains are felt in vari- thenics. Nine-tenths of the people ous parts of the body ; the night hours never eat, sleep, bathe, or exercise pass slowly, and are tiresome and correctly. Generation after generation, weary. The person desires to be left our physical nature is changing, and in alone ; business and family relations the children of each succeeding gen- are neglected. The life once so pleas- eration, we see the preponderance of ant becomes a burden, relieved only the nervous element. This increases for a short time following the taking of our pain-feeling powers, and we call the drug. The unstrung nervous for something that will relieve our system grows more and more suscep- aches, when we should rather live closer tible to the smallest disturbances, un- to nature and avoid them. When once less under the influence of opium. we find out an agent that relieves them Small noises, that in health would not and is so easily taken, and causes such be noticed, disturb the patient very pleasurable sensations as the one un- much; he is weak and languid, and der consideration, there is a tendency may reel when he walks, although just to its frequent use. But when the after his usual dose he feels calm and habit is once formed, there is none that strengthened. When a person first be- is harder to get rid of, and none that gins the taking of opium his pulse is will bring its victims to a more miser- slow; later, as the habit progresses, it able end. Everything gives way to becomes irregular and weak, and there this vice ; morals, self-respect, business, is loss of tone in the smaller blood ambition, happiness, hope, family ties, vessels, so that dropsy may appear. all must be sacrificed for a habit which Opium is a direct poison, decreasing in their soul they loathe, but from which the rate of breathing capacity, so that they cannot break away. the user often has a cyanose appearance, The effects of this drug upon the especially when large doses are taken. body are most deleterious. When it Bronchitis often develops, with a hack- is first taken the mental activity is in- ing cough. It at first produces perspir- creased, even when the dose is very ation; later, skin rashes may develop small. This is especially true of the with severe itching, and as the patient imaginative faculty, while judgment grows more unhealthy, eruptions and and reason are usually depressed. The boils may appear. After prolonged use, face has an expression of pleasure, the skin becomes dry and harsh, and the happiness, and comfort, in accordance hair prematurely turns grey and falls out. with the calmness. and peaceableness The action of the kidneys is usually de- of the mind. Sleep soon follows, often pressed. The chlorides in the urine, accompanied with pleasant dreams. which show the amount of tissue wastes, The sleep often becomes so profound are decreased. The skin is often jaun- that the person is entirely unconscious, diced. Bright's disease and other se- and does not respond to stimulation nor vere kidney lesions may follow later. even to pain. As time goes on larger Its prolonged use may lead to irritation and larger doses are required to pro- of the urinary tract and thus to diseases duce these same effects, which last a of the bladder. 80 THE EFFECTS OF 'OPIUM ON THE BODY

Some of the most marked effects of of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is opium are on the digestive apparatus. gradually decreased, thus allowing tox- Peristalsis is decreased, the desire for ines to be developed, due to bacterial food is lessened, constipation is usually decomposition. Thus he is gradually very marked, and indigestion of the poisoned from toxic materials develop- most difficult types is often present. ing in his own body. The kidneys do When the drug is injected into the skin not excrete the proper amount of waste it is secreted in the stomach. It may products and the i espiration and action first cause severe irritation or vomiting, of the skin is imperfect. Thus the body from acid fermentations in the stomach. wastes rapidly accumulate and decrease As the catarrhal condition develops in the general vitality of the body, making the digestive tract, the patient may be- it a prey to all forms of disease. come jaundiced, and the abdomen dis- When we consider the effects of this tended with fluid. Several attacks of drug upon the morait; and also upon diarrhea often develop. Commonly the the body, we can understand how peo- gastric juice disinfects the food, so that ple of the finest nature and education germs that are taken in by the mouth can become so debased by its use. A are killed before the fluid leaves the miserable death can be the only end of stomach; in the opium fiend the amount those who persist in this course.

WHEN THE BABY HAS THE CROUP HERE are few mothers of little usual condition in which it finds itself, T children but have an innate dread clutches at its mother's garments and of this common malady of childhood. face, struggles, and tries to cry, but his That which is, perhaps, most fre- vocal chords refuse to act, his face be- quently termed croup is a spasmodic comes congested, and there are signs affection of the larynx, most common of approaching suffocation. to children between the ages of one While the suddenness of the symp- and five, and more common among toms accompanying this disease makes boys than girls. It is provoked by a it appear to the fond parents as most variety of causes among which may alarming, and particularly so as attacks be enumerated indigestion, catarrhal in- often recur for several successive nights, flammations, loud and continued scream- it usually yields to very simple meas- ing, inhalation of irritating vapors or ures. A fit of crying and coughing will dust, sudden chilling of a portion of sometimes bring to the child immediate the body, or exposure to damp and relief. This fact has suggested that cold. the cause of the spasmodic trouble is As usually happens, the little one dried, tenacious mucus collecting upon retires at night in apparent health, to the vocal chords during sleep, which is rouse the household about midnight or expelled by the effort of crying and the early morning hours with a harsh, coughing. hoarse cough, oppressed breathing, During the day the little one seems with crowing and huskiness of voice, generally well unless, as frequently or entire inability to speak. The child, happens, he has been deluged with frightened and distressed by the un- drugs to cure the attack of the previous WHEN THE BABY HAS THE CROUP 81 night; 'then it may occur, as a noted water, quite dry. Apply around the physician has well said, that "the poor throat (see cut) and cover first with child is often longer in recovering from mackintosh, then with flannel, folded the treatment than he would be from to several thicknesses so as to insure the disease." warmth. This should be worn at night It is important that the child suscep- for a week or two. A dry flannel tible to attacks of spasmodic, false, or should be worn about the throat during catarrhal croup, as this affection is sev- the day. If in any case suffocation erally termed, should sleep in a well- seems imminent, dip the hands or the ventilated apartment. end of the towel in cold water and rub As with all other evils, prevention is the throat and chest vigorously; so as better than cure, and mothers should to cause strong action of the chest, or carefully guard the little ones against coughing. It will be a comfort to the the causes which induce the disease, anxious mother to know that uncompli- hardening the skin by the daily cold bath and abundant out - of -door life, and by keeping them properly clothed, particularly the extremi- ties. Special care must be taken to protect the shoulders of croupy chil- dren, and to keep the feet warm. For the speedy relief of the little sufferer during an attack of spasmodic croup, the hot immersion bath (temperature of 98° to SHOWING COMPRESS APPLIED TO THROAT. 1 0 4 ° ), or the hot blanket pack (see Jan . number), are cated spasmodic croup is never fatal. among the very best measures. Copi- If the patient is not quickly relieved ous drinking of hot water, hot weak in the hot bath, prepare a wet sheet lemonade, and other hot beverages is pack and taking the child from the hot also to be recommended. Hot fomen- bath wrap very quickly in the wet tations to the throat, or hot and cold sheet, draw the flannel blankets tightly compresses in alternation, often afford over, and almost before the little pa- almost instant relief from the spasm. tient is snugly tucked in, a lively reac- After the treatment, a compress should tion will occur, the blood which con- be applied to the throat and the child gests the lungs will be drawn to the should be wrapped in warm blankets surface, and the spasm will be relieved. and kept in a room of equal tempera- Keep the patient in the pack for half ture, not less than 70° F. The com- an hour or more, or until vigorous per- press should consist of a linen or spiration is induced; then remove the cheese-cloth napkin, wrung out of cold wrappings and rapidly bathe the sur- 82 WHEN THE BABY HAS THE CROUP face with a towel wrung out of cold cold with slight sore throat and fever. water, until well cooled and rub till dry The symptoms are also more acute, and red. increasing in severity as the disease The symptoms of true or membran- advances. This malady, while it at- ous croup, which is an exceedingly fatal tacks small children, is also not un- and also contagious disease, are very common in adults. It is a dangerous similar to those already described, the disease, and the little one suffering with distinguishing feature being that the it should be at once isolated, and an ex- onset is not sudden, as in spasmodic perienced physician called as speedily croup, but is preceded during some as possible to aid in combating the time by the indications of an ordinary malady. (

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The Value of Opposition. meet the opposing elements face to face with undaunted courage and an How often do we hear the wailing honest purpose, and then, just as sure cry of the unfit ? They could easily as right must and will inevitably tri- do so and so if it were not for some umph, you shall safely and in due sea- slight opposition. The very remark son reach your haven. carries its own condemnation with it. Opposition is the excuse of the cra- No opposition ever yet prevented a ven, but it is the ally of success.— righteous cause from achieving its final Selected. triumph. The history of the world gives the Physic, not Food. lie over and over again to the craven cry, and further shows countless mis- Charles Lamb once declined to take takes and failures that might be ex- rhubarb pie because rhubarb is physic. " But it is pleasant and innocent," said plained by the words, " Want of oppo his host. " So is a daisy," rejoined sition." Lamb, " but I don't like daisy pie." There was never a reform effected, Lamb was right. Rhubarb may be there never was a cause which tri- good physic, but it is not a good food, umphed, there never was a battle won, even though made palatable by the de- but that the final success was fought in ceptive magic of the cook. Mustard is the teeth of bitter opposition. valuable as an emetic in case of poison- If you have a cause to fight, a battle ing, but certainly of no value as a food to win, or a reform to carry out, then or condiment. Baking powder is a you should rejoice in the face of the good laxative under the name of Ro- opposition you will surely meet. chelle salts, but an utterly unfit accom- Fight on bravely, win your way inch paniment of food. by inch, and bless the head wind when it comes. It will make the fires of your ambition burn brighter, it will LITTLE BARBARA, on seeing a dish steady your ship, and prevent you from of quivering lemon jelly placed upon straying from your course. the table, exclaimed, " 0, mamma, see Keep tight hold of your helm, follow how nervous that jelly is !"— Youth's close the course you have mapped out, Companion. Chautauqua School of Health rZ

ELEMENTS OF FOOD

BY J. H. KELLOGG, M. D. (Concluded.) Fats.— Oils, or fats, abound in certain upon a sieve under a stream of water, foods ; they are especially abundant in the water which first flows away will be nuts. They are also found in the olive, milky, but after a time, when the mass a fruit, and abound in certain other seeds, has been considerably reduced in size, as the peanut, and soja bean of Japan. there will be left an elastic,. rubber-like Fats are found only in small quantity substance which no longer gives to the in the grains, with the exception of water a milky appearance. This is corn, which contains about five per cent known as gluten. Gluten contains al- of fat, and oats, which contain 7.8 per bumen and various allied substances, cent. Fats are almost wholly absent one of which is vegetable glue, or gel- from wheat, rice, barley, and rye. Fats atin, a substance similar to the well- are also found in animal substances, known gelatin or isinglass. Elements but in a different state from that in practically identical with gluten, al- which they occur in the vegetable king- though lacking in vegetable glue or dom. In the vegetable, fats occur in gelatin, hence a different product phys- the form of very minute particles, or ically, are found in all cereals, very an emulsion. If, for example, nuts are abundantly in nuts, and in large propor- chewed in the mouth, a cream-like sub- tion in peas, beans, lentils, and other stance is produced ; this is due to the leguminous seeds. This element is fat emulsion present in nuts. When a almost entirely lacking, however, in piece of fat meat is chewed in the fruits, and is present in only minute mouth, an oily substance is produced ; proportions in vegetables. this is not an emulsion. Emulsions A specimen of almost pure animal differ from fat in the ordinary state in albumen is to be found in the white of the fact that they readily mix with an egg. The muscles, nerves, brain, water. glands, and other living structures of Albumen.— Albumens, like fats, are the body, consist chiefly of albumen, or found abundantly in both vegetable and proteid substances. But animal albu- animal substances ; but food albumens mens, or proteids, with the exception proper are chiefly found in vegetables of those found in eggs, differ from those and in eggs. If a portion of wheat flour found in vegetables, in the fact that is mixed with water, and allowed to stand they constitute tissues, or working for two or three hours, and then washed parts ; they are a part of the animal 83 84 THE ELEMENTS OF FOOD machine and intended to do work, while It must not be forgotten that mate- the albuminous substances found in rial deteriorates in use. No carpenter seeds, like those found in eggs, are would ever be expected to be able to stored albumen especially prepared and build as good a house out of the timbers, intended by nature for food. The al- boards, window frames, doors, etc., col- bumens of the egg are intended to lected by tearing down one or several serve as food for the young, growing old houses, as if constructed from br.and- animal until it is able to procure food new material. It is possible that some for itself. The albumen found in seeds of the old doors and windows might be serves the same purpose for the young of exactly the size needed for the new plant, or for animals for which the seed house, so that if they were incorporated ( may serve as food. The albumen of into the building, less work would be tissues, meats of all sorts, has been required; but the quality would certainly used already by the animal, and is no be sacrificed. This principle is of value longer food albumen, but tissue albu- in determining the relative merits of men. flesh and vegetable substances as food It is reasonable to suppose that albu- in a diet for man. Rusted steel is mens especially prepared by an all-wise deteriorated steel. A worn and brittle Providence. for use as food should be iron rail has lost the value it possessed better adapted to this purpose than al- when fresh from the hand of the foundry- bumens which have once served as man. So the albumen of flesh is used food, and have been constructed into a and deteriorated albumen, second-hand machine for the use of foodstuffs in foodstuff, at the best. Albumen found various kinds of work. A simple illus- in vegetable foods, such as the gluten of tration will perhaps make this fact wheat and the legumin of peas and clearer. The man who builds a loco- beans, is food albumen. It has been motive employs iron which has been especially prepared and stored for use especially prepared for making the dif- as food, and hence is better prepared ferent parts of this wonderful machine. for assimilation than is that which has A man who builds a sewing machine been once used as food, by an ox for naturally uses iron which has been es- example, and converted into tough, pecially prepared for the sewing ma- sinewy muscle tissue. chine. It is evident that the sewing- Peptogens.— These are remarkable sub- machine maker could more easily con- stances the nature of which has not yet struct his delicate machine from ma- been fully determined but which are terials especially prepared for his use found in all foods. Peptogens have the than from the odds and ends of wonderful property of causing the stom- rusty bars and sheets, bent and broken ach to produce gastric juice. Some bolts, nuts, etc., left behind in a worn- peptogens stimulate the formation of out or smashed locomotive. Divine acids, and others encourage the forma- providence supplies to each animal tion of pepsin. Certain foods are defi- foodstuffs adapted to its use — the nat- cient in peptogens. This is especially ural products of the vegetable kingdom. true of potatoes and other starchy vege- It is reasonable to suppose that these etables. Ripe fruits and dextrinized are best adapted to the use of each in- grains contain peptogens in abundance. dividual animal. Every element needed Peptogens also abound in broths and by the animal is provided by the vege- soups prepared from peas, beans, and table kingdom. lentils, and in meltose, or malt honey. THE FOMENTATION BY J. H. KELLOGG, M. D.

THIS very useful procedure consists laid next to the skin and the wet flannel in the application of cloths wrung applied over it; then the whole covered out of very hot water. Flannel cloths with another dry flannel, or the dry ends are best for the purpose. An old flan- may befolded over so as to protect the nel under garment, two or three stock- wet portions. In an emergency, a cloth may be wet in cold water, covered with a newspaper and laid upon or held against the hot surface of a stove or wrapped about a stove-pipe, or if the part to be heated is small, the moistened cloth may be put in a pan or a large dipper and held over a kero- sene lamp or a gas-jet until heated.

FIG. I. WRINGING THE FOMENTATION CLOTH. The•duration of a fomentation is not usu- ings, or a piece of an old shawl may be ally more than five to fifteen min- used if a piece of soft flannel cloth or utes. When continued longer than five flannel blanket cannot be readily se- minutes, the flannel should be re- cured. heated. Small fomentations may be The fomentation may be prepared in kept hot by means of one or two rub- various ways. A convenient method ber bags filled with hot water, or a is to employ a cloth somewhat larger than required to cover the part to be treated. Fold this so as to have the proper width, about twice the length re- quired. Grasping it by the ends, dip the center into hot water. By twisting the ends, the hot water can be squeezed o u t without coming in contact with the hands. A dry flan-

nel cloth should be FIG. 2. WRINGING THE CLOTH IN A TOWEL.

S5 86 THE FOMENTATION

heated brick or jug or bottle. A rub- utes without exchanging it for a short ber bag filled with hot water and cov- cold application which may be made by ered with a moist flannel is a conven- dipping the hand in cold water and rub- ient method of applying a small fomen- bing the parts, or by applying a towel tation. A tubber or a flaxible metal or a cheesecloth napkin wrung out of coil through which a current of hot cold water, for fifteen to twenty sec- water is constantly passed may be used onds. The cold application serves to for a continuous application of moist restore the tone of the vessels, which heat by placing under a coil a moist is lost by prolonged application of heat, flannel. thus maintaining a more active circula- The most important service rendered tion through the parts than can be se- by the fomentation is perhaps in the cured by the fomentation alone. relief of pain. Aside from opiates, The fomentation is also useful as a there is no means by which pain may means of producing derivative effects, be so promptly and positively relieved as when applied to the feet or legs to as by the application of moist heat. divert the blood from the pelvis, the chest, or the head, or from the kidneys for relief of congestion of these parts. When a fomentation is applied over a reflex area, as to the skin over the stomach, for exam- ple, the vessels of the related internal organ are dilated as well as those of the skin; hence, a very prolonged fomentation may do mischief by encourag- ing the accumulation of FIG. 3. APPLYING THE HOT CLOTH. blood in the related For this purpose the fomentation internal parts. By making a cold appli- should be applied as hot as possible cation at intervals of five minutes, this without running the risk of injuring danger is averted. the skin. The fomentation acts both The fomentation may be safely em- by the diversion of blood from the ployed for the relief of pain from what- painful part and through a sedative in- ever cause, and will generally be suc- fluence upon the nerves. The area cessful, even when pain is due to acute covered by the fomentation must be inflammation; but certain precautions very much larger than that affected by should be regarded. When applied for the pain, at least three or four times as the relief of a superficially inflamed part, large. as a boil, the part itself should be pro- Even when pain is persistent, it is tected by a piece of dry cotton covered better not to continue the fomentation with rubber cloth or gutta percha tissue. for more than fifteen to twenty min- The fomentation is then applied over THE FOMENTATION 87' the parts and by dilating the surround- side of the joint should be included. ing vessels, serves to relieve the pres- Stiffness of the joints and thickening sure in the part inflamed. about joints and other parts are favor- When the pain is due to a deeply- ably influenced by a fomentation applied seated inflammation it is possible that two or three times daily, followed by a suppuration may occur, as, for example, heating compress during the interval. i n appendicitis. T h e beginning of suppura- tion is sometimes indi- cated by an increase of pain when the fomenta- tion is applied. This important fact should be borne in mind in the treatment of appendi- citis, inflammation about the neck, and pelvic inflammation, also in the treatment of inflamed joints. A very hot fomenta- tion applied for a few FIG. 4. THE FOMENTATION COVERED. minutes to the back of the neck often renders valuable service Pain in the eye due to congestion in as a means of relieving headache. the eyeball is best relieved by a fomen- A very hot fomentation between the tation just above the eye, as by this shoulders sometimes aids in checking means blood is diverted away from the hemorrhage from the lungs. eyeball; whereas the application made Most forms of backache are tempora- below the eye may have the opposite rily relieved by fomentations, also neu- effect. ralgic pains in the side and other parts. Pain in the back of the head is relieved The atrocious pains of nervous or sick by a fomentation to the back of the headache are usually to some degree neck extending down between the mitigated, if not entirely relieved, by a shoulders. hot application, especially when com- The fomentation is exceedingly use- bined with a very hot foot-bath. ful as a means of relieving the pain of Colic pains due to spasm of the intes- pneumonia, pleurisy, gastritis, gall- tinal muscles are promptly relieved by stones and renal calculi. Spasm of the the application of a large fomentation urinary bladder and cramp of the muscles over the seat of pain. of the limbs generally yield' to a thor- A fomentation to the lower part of the ough hot application. back and over the back and outer sur- At the conclusion of the fomentation, face of the knee affords wonderful relief immediately after the withdrawal of in sciatica. the last hot cloth, a very short cold appli- Painful joints are relieved by a large cation should be made, either by rubbing fomentation applied to the joint ; a the parts with the hands dipped in cold considerable area of the limb on either water or by applying for fifteen or 88 THE FOMENTATION twenty seconds a towel wrung out of has just been relieved from severe neur- cold water. By this means the blood is algic pain. fixed in the skin so that the effect of the A fomentation should never be allowed fomentation is prolonged. to remain on a part until it becomes cool, If the fomentation has been so large as this will produce an effect the very or so long continued as to produce gen- opposite of that desired. eral perspiration, some general cold ap- Great care must be taken to avoid in- plication should be made after the fomen- jury to the skin in the application of tation as a means of toning the skin. A fomentations to paralyzed parts ; also in cold mitten friction, a cold towel rub, applying fomentations to persons who and in some cases a cold wet sheet rub are unconscious from shock, fainting, or may be properly used for this purpose. other cause, as during unconsciousness As a general rule, such a cold application the circulation of the blood is often as the half bath, cold shower and the greatly slowed so that burns may be cold douche in all forms cannot be safely easily made at a temperature which would used in cases of internal inflammation, not injuriously affect a person in a nor- or when the patient is suffering with or mal condition.

THE BACTERIOLOGY OF COMMON LIFE Distribution and Environment of Germs BY F. J. OTIS, M. I). BACTERIA are microscopic single- the normal juices of both plants and celled plants. They belong to the vege- animals. table kingdom and are distributed as When the gold seekers crossed the universally as are all other plants. They plains in '49 some of their cattle died have the property of breaking up organic on the way. Many of them were so materials into elementary compounds. completely dried that they did not un- For instance, they change starches and dergo decomposition. Wherever there sugars into carbon dioxide and water. is moisture and bacteria decomposition Whole forests may by them be reduced will take place. Consequently germs to a gaseous form. These same gases exist in the greatest numbers in the fall, are utilized in the construction of other when the dead leaves are distributed forests. Life keeps up a constant cycle everywhere, and their numbers are par- or formation, growth, death, dissolution, ticularly great when there has been con- and gas. In other words, it is the duty siderable rain to maintain the dampness of bacteria to decompose organic mater- of the fallen leaves and other organic ial, whether of plant or vegetable origin. matter. There are places where no germs are Pathogenic germs are associated with to be found : where there is no organic disease and sickness and are to be matter, as in the air far out at sea and found wherever disease exists. Where upon the mountain heights, for gravity there are and have been no animals there and rain keep bringing them down into are no disease germs, for they live on the the valleys ; down in the earth where the excretions and secretions of the animals. temperature is too great for their exis- Waiting until the animal has become too tence, or where they cannot get because weak to live, they reduce the body to of the filtration through the soil ; also in the gaseous form so that the material THE BACTERIOLOGY OP COMMON LIFE 89 may be utilized by other animals and some germs in the city that were more plants. Germs do not always make accustomed to growing in individuals' a correct diagnosis; sometimes they be- throats, so that they produced disease in gin to develop before the animal dies. him more readily than any germ that When they make this mistake, they he could have found about his own produce disease. home. This is why disease is more. The germs that give men the greatest prevalent in the cities than in the difficulty will necessarily be found country. where there are the most people. Con- About the home, germs are the most sequently we will find the greatest prevalent in the dark places. This is number of disease germs in the city, why all homes should be thoroughly always in the down town portions, be- lighted. Perhaps the best place for cause all of the inhabitants of the cities germs is in the cellar. The next best frequent the down town portions. place is the refrigerator. No refriger- Each person brings his contribution ators are so cold but what germs can and distributes them. These kinds of multiply there. Some of these germs germs are found in the human body do not produce disease in themselves, only when the fluids become abnormal but produce materials that cause dis- in some way, or the body protectors be- ease. The germs in and about improp- come too weak to keep them out. In erly kept refrigerators will gain access the country towns there are few disease to foods placed there, and produce pois- bacteria when compared to the number ons in them so toxic that they often in the city. One often observes the cause death. Germs about the home breaking down of the body protectors are best gotten rid of by dilution. and the exposure to disease in the follow- Thorough washing and scrubbing about ing way : A person plans a trip to the a home will not only keep it bright and city on business. He works very hard clean, but also free from all dangerous all day to complete his work in order to germs beCause of the diluting and dis- leave it in proper shape. He then goes solving effect of warm water, and the to the city to spend the balance of the bactericidal properties of soap. • night. Worn out and tired, but spurred Bacteria are often mixed with gummy on by the duties and sights that are be- materials so that when they dry down fore him, he pursues his plans. At the they sometimes stick, and the use of close of the day, wearied and worn he the scrub brush and a little soap assists takes the train home. Late the follow- greatly in dislodging any particles that ing morning he awakens to realize that would not be washed away in the water. his rest has been disturbed by the There are some disease germs that soreness of his throat. In a short time prefer to live on the skin of man and he realizes that he has developed a animals. These germs never enter the serious attack of influenza or cold. If .body unless there is an injury to the other germs, such as pneumonia or con- skin, or unless the body has become sumption, associate with these he is so weak from over-work or improper fortunate if it ends with only a cold. hygiene that the germs do not recog- This individual, had he remained at nize the tissues as living tissues. A home, or preserved his strength and study then of Hygiene and the laws energy, would not have caught these governing bacteria will not be time germs nor taken this cold. He found lost, but may be a " savour of life." A Februng 311rnu

Savory Corn Soup

Baked Potato Canned Green Peas (eler\

Stuffed Protose

Baked Bean Sandwiches Whole Wheat Wafers

Toasted Corn Flakes with Cream

Stewed Fruit Almond Cream Cup Custard

Health Cocoa

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Savory Corn Soup.—Simmer together for fifteen or twenty minutes, one can of swee corn, two slices of onion and a sprig of parsley in one pint of water. Put all through a colander, to remove the hulls of the corn and separate out the onion and parsley. Add to this pulp two cups of cocoanut or dairy milk, and just before serving, the well beaten yolks of two eggs. The eggslmay be omitted if preferred. Baked Bean Sandwiches.— Spread evenly and thinly cut slices of entire wheat bread, with butter or nut butter. Place between these a dressing prepared by pressing cold baked beans through a colander, to remove the skins, and seasoning the same with finely chopped celery, onion and parsley. Almond Cream Cup Custard.—Prepare a cream by thoroughly mingling two rounded tablespoonfuls of almond cream with one quart of water. Add one cup of sugar with which has been thoroughly mixed one tablespoonful of cornstarch, and the yolks of four eggs. Beat all together until thoroughly blended. Lastly add the beaten whites of the eggs and one tea- spoonful each of lemon and vanilla. Turn into cups, place in the oven in a dripping pan half filled with water, and cook until well done and lightly browned on top. Baked Potato.— Select potatoes of as nearly the same size as possible ; clean well by scrubbing with a vegetable brush and rinsing in clean water. It is also a good plan to dry them with a cloth. Place them together in a dripping pan in the oven, and bake from forty to sixty minutes or until soft. The time will be dependent upon the size of the tubers and the heat of the oven. When the potatoes taken up in a towel feel soft throughout they are done, and should have the skins broken to let out the steam. In baking, the starch is cooked by the water contained inside the potato. If when the baking is complete the .steam is .not thus allowed to escape, it will condense inside the tuber and the potato will be soggy. Stuffed Prolose.— Remove a pound of protose from the can and scoop out the center, leaving a cavity about the size of a small chocolate cup. Fill this with a stuffing prepared by mixing together, one and one-fourth cups of. bread crumbs, one-half cup of minced protose (a portion of that removed from the center), one-half teaspoonful of sage, the same of celery salt, one-fourth of a medium sized onion and two stalks of celery both finely minced, moisten these with one-fourth of a cup of cream or nut cream, beating all together thoroughly, and with this stuff the protose roll. Place the stuffed protose in a baking dish and turn over it the following : one cup of hot water in which two bay leaves have been simmered for a few minutes, and one-fourth cup of thick cream or cocoanut cream, with salt to season. Bake in a moderate oven, basting very frequently for one hour, then add to the basting liquid one cupful of strained, stewed tomato, and bake from one-half to one hour longer. E. E. K. 90 PRACTICAL NURSING IN THE HOME Beds and Bed Making BY LENNA F. COOPER THE bed is a most important con- in weight and at the same time warm sideration in the sick room. A bed and of such a texture as will allow the which for one in health who only spends air to pass through readily. There the night hours therein, might be sweet should be covering enough for warmth, indeed, may be torture to the restless, but no more. Too much warmth is fevered patient, to whom every trifling enervating, and heavy quilts and coun- discomfort becomes positively distress- terpanes are burdensome and fatiguing. ing. It is therefore of the utmost im- A pretty dimity counterpane makes portance that the bed should be the a dainty covering and protection for very best that can be procured, and the blankets. that it should be properly made and To make the bed, spread the lower cared for. A single bed of brass or sheet over the mattress, smoothly and iron with woven wire springs, and somewhat higher than the ordinary bed, is preferable for several reasons. It is possible to move and treat the patient with more ease and conveni- ence both to the patient and the nurse. Such a bed is more easily kept free. from dust, and in contagious or infectious diseases can be sponged with a disinfectant so- lution. A soft mattress of BED SHOWING DRAW-SHEET. hair, excelsior or air should be used. By all means avoid tightly, tucking it well under on all sides. the use of a feather bed. If pillows If there is any likelihood of the bed are used they should be of hair, moss, being soiled from discharges, place cotton, or air, and should be high next to the mattress in the middle of enough only to raise the head on a the bed, a rubber or oil cloth about level with the rest of the body. two and a half by three feet square, Cotton sheets and pillow cases are and cover it with a cotton pad a little preferable to linen for the reason that larger than the oil-cloth. This may be linen is a good conductor of heat and placed just below the draw-sheet where readily absorbs moisture, and therefore necessity seems to require it, though if has a tendency to chill the surface of left there any great length of time it the body. To cover the patient, use becomes wrinkled and uncomfortable to soft, fleecy blankets which will be light the patient and also becomes heating. 91 92 PRACTICAL NURSING IN THE HOME

Over the sheet place a second or " draw- sheet, which has been previously rolled sheet " which may be an ordinary sheet, or folded, over the space that was oc- folded and stretched tightly across the cupied by the soiled sheet, bringing it middle of the bed. Tuck well in at the up to the soiled sheet, and roll the bottom a third sheet for the upper sheet, patient back over this onto the other leaving it long enough to turn down side. From the opposite side of the over the blanket about nine inches, so bed, remove the soiled sheet, and un- that the patient will not be annoyed by roll the rest of the clean one, tucking the blankets coming in contact with it in well on all sides. If the draw- the face. Place the blankets with the sheet is used, it may be changed folded portion at the foot, then the at the same time by placing it across counterpane, and tuck all in. Place the the sheet and rolling it in with it. pillows in position and the bed is ready The upper covers are easily changed for occupancy. without in the least exposing the pa- The matter of changing the bedding tient. Spread the clean sheet and when the patient is too ill to leave the blanket over the one already covering the patient. If the pa- tient is able, let her hold the fresh covers at the neck. If not, the nurse may hold them with one hand while she slips the others down underneath over the foot of the bed with the other hand. Tuck the fresh covers in, and put on the counterpane. If the patient is con- fined to the bed all the time, the sheets, espe- cially the lower ones, CHANGING BED-LINEN. and the pillow cases I. Clean draw-sheet. 2. Clean under sheet. 3. DraY.• sheet and under sheet folded together. 4.. Soiled sheets rolled together. 5. Covering folded should be changed daily. back over patient. But if there is not a bed is not always easy to an untrained generous supply of these on hand, the hand, but by following these sugges- bed can be kept quite clean and sweet tions, it can be easily done. Loosen by having two sets of bed linen, one the bedding on all sides, turn the pa- for the day and one for the night each tient as far as possible on her side, being aired during the time not in use. remove all of the upper covering but The blankets ought also to be aired a blanket and sheet, which should be frequently. It is well to have a day turned back over the patient. Roll or and a night set of these also. There fold the soiled sheet in small length- should likewise be a special gown for wise folds from the edge of the bed to night wear. It is not only refreshing the patient until it quite touches her. to have the clothing changed, but the (See illustration). Place the clean patient will feel more like sleeping if PRAC7 ICAL NURSING IN THE HOME 93 she is " gotten ready for bed." All first the soiled gown and then the clean changes should be made with as little one as far as the hips. Turn the pa- fatigue to the patient as possible ; tient on her side while you draw down hence, it is necessary to have every- the garments on that side, then turn thing in readiness before disturbing her back on the other side, and like- the patient. wise draw them down on this side also, To change the night-dress, lift off removing the soiled one over the feet. both sleeves of the soiled garment, The night-dress is the only garment gather the clean gown up in such a way needed except an eider-down or woolen that it forms a circle, slip over the jacket, to keep warm the arms and patient's head, and put on the sleeves. upper part of the body which are likely With one arm raise the head and to be exposed, especially if the patient shoulders, and with the other slip (limn, is at all restless. (To be continued.)

HEALTHFUL. DRESS BY CAROLYN GEISEL, M. D. WITH the winter weather we are demand sooner or later a reckoning, reminded of the convenience of the and we shall pay, in the pains and tor- tailor-made gown, than which we will tures of displaced viscera, dearly enough all agree there is nothing more serv- for our fashionable folly. iceable, and if properly arranged, it may • The skirt might be united by buttons be made as healthful as it is serv- or pins to the shirtwaist, which is a iceable. part of the tailor-made gown, but very A rather heavy-weight material is frequently the waist we are pleased to usually selected for these gowns, and wear is of such light material that the (especially when the skirt is made a little weight of the skirt drags upon the long) this is one of the reasons the waist in the back, giving an uncom- tailor-made gown will bear watching, fortable sensation to the neck of the lest it become a menace to the health of wearer and an ungainly displacement the wearer. If this heavy skirt be just at the point of union of the skirt and buttoned around the waist and its waist, which frequently reveals a most whole weight be hung unsupported inartistic row of safetypins, which is from the hips of the wearer, there will quite enough to spoil the beauty of the frequently be found, upon removing the most expensive gown. garment, a red line around the body, The waist is soon utterly spoiled by and a fold or wrinkle in the delicate the placing and replacing of pins or the flesh, telling all too plainly that there tearing of the buttons from their place has been undue constriction and pres- by the weight of the skirt. The whole sure, though the wearer — in some plan is brought into ;condemnation be- cases, at least — may Be quite uncon- cause of the torn, untidy appearance of scious of its discomfort. This uncon- the garment at the juncture of the waist sciousness of discomfort is caused, by and skirt. But let us see if the plan the way, from being too long accus- ilustrated does not help us out of this tomed to the. abnormal, but nature will difficulty. HEALTHFUL DRESS tached to the foundation garment, and the weight of the skirt made to hang easily and freely from the shoulder. These three buttons should be placed, the one upon the center seam of the free- dom waist, about one-half inch higher than the row of buttons which support the one long skirt, as shown in Sep- tember (1903) number, and the two remaining buttons, each upon the first seam at the side of the center ; the

FIG. I. SHOWING BUTTONHOLES THROUGH SHIRT WAIST. The accompanying illustration shows an effective plan by which the skirt may be well supported from the waist, allowing its weight to hang from the shoulder of the wearer and at once ob- viating any possibility of separation at the belt line. By putting buttonholes through the shirtwaist and adding three extra but- tons to the back of the freedom waist or the waist support of the jennetts, FIG. 2. SHOWING SHIRT WAIST BUTTONED TO FREEDOM the shirtwaist and skirt may be at- WAIST. HEALTHFUL DRESS 95 button at the side of the center should We firmly believe that if the skirt be be a trifle lower than the center one. made not too long, and this plan fol- Now by putting buttonholes — from five lowed for suspending its weight from to seven in number are necessary — in the shoulders, the objections to the the shirtwaist (these buttonholes, of tailor-made gown from the standpoint course, in such a position in the shirt- waist as to bring .them in direct appo- sition to the row of buttons on the free- dom waist), the two garments may be united in such a way as to make the freedom waist a sort of lining for the shirtwaist, so giving to it the needed strength and firmness to permit of its being a support to the skirt. The question of fastening the skirt to the united waists has taken a little thought ; for if we require ourselves to make still another row of buttonholes in the skirt of this gown, I fear we may grow tired of the plan before we have really tried it. Besides, if we, allow the buttonholes to perforate the belt, we shall have some difficulty in keeping the buttons out of sight with the nar- row belt which fashion now requires us to wear. To meet these objections we have found that by sewing firmly to the lower edge of the under side of the belt of the skirt a flat cord (a strong shoelace answers this purpose well) and leaving this cord loose for about the length of the buttonhole just where the buttonhole is needed, we are in possession of a good row of button holes entirely out of sight, and yet quite sufficient for the purpose. In addition to these suggestions for but- tons and buttonholes it will be well, of course, to have the band of the skirt a little looser than we have been in the habit of wearing it when the skirt was FIG. 3. SHOWING TAILOR-MADE SKIRT BUTTONED TO WAIST. held in place by just one button in the back. By doing this you will see how of health will be entirely removed, and easily the whole gown may be lifted we may wear for health as well as from the waist when the arms are ex- utility this natty garment that was al- tended upward. ways designed to be ultra-serviceable. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SEARCH QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF FOOD

1. In what foods are oils or fats especially abundant ? 2. Which grains are the richest in fats ? 3. Describe the difference between the fats as they occur in vegetable and in animal foods. 4. Where is albumen chiefly found ? 5. Why are vegetable albumens to be preferred to those found in animal foods ? 6. What is one of the properties of peptogens ? 7. What class of foods is deficient in this element?

FOMENTATIONS

1. What is a fomentation, and with what may it best be given? 2. How may the hands be protected when wringing the fomentation ? 3. Describe two ways in which a fomentation may be prepared in an emergency. 4. What is the usual time for the application of a fomentation? 5. If continued longer, how may the tone of the blood vessels be preserved? 6. For what purposes is the fomentation useful ? 7. How may inflamed parts be protected during the application ? 8. What should, as a general rule, follow the fomentation ?

GERMS 1. What is the office of bacteria ? 2. What is necessary in order for them to thrive ? 3. At what time of year do they exist in the greatest numbers ? 4. What places are entirely free from germs ? 5. In respect to disease germs, how do the cities compare with the country? 6. In the home, where are germs most abundant? 7. How may they best be gotten rid of?

BEDS AND BED MAKING

1. What kind of bed is most suitable for the sick room, and why? 2. Of what should the mattress and pillows be composed? 3. Why are cotton sheets and pillow cases preferable to linen for the invalid ? 4. What is meant by a " draw-sheet," and how should it be arranged ? 5. If the supply pf bed linen is limited, how may it be kept clean and sweet ? 6. For what reasons should the patient's gown be changed at night ?

HEALTHFUL DRESS

1. Why is the tailor-made gown, as usually worn, objectionable from the health stand- point? 2. What effect does the wearing of heavy, unsupported skirts have upon the body? 3. How may the skirt be made to hang easily and freely from the shoulders ? 4. What convenient device obviates the necessity of making buttonholes in the skirt belt ? 06

Hundred Year Club

THE OLDEST DAUGHTER OF THE REVOLUTION. - Mrs. Hannah Newell Barrett, who ness. Her sister, Mrs. Louisa Bar- last May celebrated her 103d birth- bour, a bright old lady of ninety-two day, is probably the oldest person in years of age, who bids fair to attain to Boston, where she has spent the most Mrs. Barrett's happy old age, always of her life. Although she has been for assists and receives with her on these the past sixteen years confined to her occasions.

MRS. HANNAH NEWELL BARRETT. room, through a misplacement of the Although they are quite informal, a hip joint, she has enjoyed excellent large number of guests, sure of a wel- health during the whole of her life. come, come annually to pay their re- Mrs. Barrett's birthday celebrations spects to their aged friend. Among are very interesting occasions, though them are always many members of the of late years necessarily quietly ob- Boston Tea Party Chapter, D. A. R., served, owing to her increasing feeble- of which both Mrs. Barrett and Mrs.

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Barbour are members. They are real an energetic, well-preserved man, bent " daughters " of the American Revolu- and bowed, but able to get about with tion, their father, Noah Harrod, who amazing agility. Always ap enthusias- was born in the middle of the eight- tic gardener, he has, to-day, an exten- eenth century, having run away from sive plot of ground under cultivation, home when a lad of eighteen, joined which he has spaded and cared for with- Washington's army, and served through out the assistance of anyone. the terrible winter of Valley Forge. His boyhood was spent in the same Mrs. Barrett is blessed with a par- neighborhood with Joseph Smith, of ticularly happy disposition, the merry' Mormon fame, and Dr. Stafford is per- twinkle in her brown eyes defying age. haps the best living authority on that Although unable to leave her pleasant subject. He was present at the first room, she has always taken an active Mormon baptism. interest in all the affairs of the day. Dr. Stafford has been a life-long tem- Her hearing and eyesight are both perance and antitobacco enthusiast, and somewhat impaired, but she is able to attributes his longevity, in part, to his read with the aid of spectacles, and has temperate mode of living. always been a great reader. She has written a weekly letter in her own hand Simple Living and Longevity of the to her grandson in Iowa. Brazilians. With her sweet, gentle face in its framework of silvery curls set off by According to a writer in a contempo- her soft tulle neckerchief and lace cap, rary magazine, " the Brazilians, when Mrs. Barrett is a study worthy of a first discovered, lived the most natural Rembrandt. original lives of all mankind, so fre- quently described in ancient countries, Dr. John Stafford. • before laws, or property, or arts made A recent number of the Rochester Post entrance among them. They lived with- Express gives the following statistics of out business or labor, further than for the life of a remarkable man, Dr. John their necessary food, by gathering Stafford, who has nearly completed a fruits, herbs, and plants ; they knew no century. drink but water ; were not tempted to Dr. Stafford was born on Stafford drink or eat beyond common thirst or Street, in the town of Manchester, on appetite ; were not troubled with either March 15, 1805. public or domestic cares ; nor knew any After reaching manhood, he con- pleasures but the most simple and cluded to acquire an education, and natural. entered the Palmyra Academy, walking "Many of these were said, at the time three miles going and coming each day, that the country was discovered by the over rough country roads. Later, he Europeans, to have lived two hundred, attended Hobart College, at Geneva, some three hundred, years." and then completed his medical course This was without doubt an exaggera- in the office of Dr. Alexander McIntyre, tion, but that they were very long lived of Palmyra, receiving a diploma from is evidenced by the fact that within the the State censors, which was considered last quarter of a century there was an a high honor. old woman living in Rio Janeiro at the In spite of the fact that he is in his remarkable age of one hundred and ninety-ninth year, Dr. Stafford is still forty-one years. . . By the Editor . .

THE MODERN LUST FOR SLAUGHTER

SIR Lewis Morris contributes to the to smash it with a cobblestone, would be recent public press an article under the regarded as lacking in sense, and having above title, in which he says that the race a low moral standing. A disposition to lust for slaughter which leads intelligent, destroy everything they lay their hands cultivated men " to go on inflicting death upon is one of the special characteristics and pain incessantly on weak little fru- of imbeciles. The mechanism of the most givorous birds and beasts is an amuse- delicately constructed time keeper, the ment not fit for an intelligent Christian wisdom and skill required to devise and gentleman, of whatever rank in the social produce the most delicate and costly scale." Sir L. Morris longs " for the machine ever invented, is nothing com- time when the modern lust for slaughter pared with the marvelous skill and inge- as such, without any redeeming features, nuity required to produce the infinitely shall be a thing of the past." He insists delicate mechanism of a living animal. that " it is the duty of every one at this All the wisdom of all men combined could season to take up his parable against not possibly produce the smallest part of killing for killing's sake, and none the less a living creature,— the wonderful proper- that the streets are made hideous by the ties and qualities of the animal eye, and fat beeves and sheep of the butchers' of that mysterious and marvelous organ shops, or by the festoons of dead turkeys which looks out through the eye, the at the poulterer's." brain, to say nothing of the living engine, It is encouraging to see a man of such the heart, that most marvelous of labora- pre-eminence as Sir. Lewis Morris speak- tories, the liver, those wonderful filters, ing out so earnestly against this hideous the kidneys, and perhaps most wonder- practice which is so easily tolerated ful of all, the blood. There is a kinship by our so-called Chriitian civilization. among all creatures possessed of red Slaughter of any sort is unchristian. blood. A common life pervades all living The ruthless taking of life must be con- things. To kill, to take life, requires the demned by any code of morals which taking away of some divinely created be- recognizes God as the Source and the ing, the joy of activity, the pleasure of Giver of life. The heathen poet who existence vouchsafed to it by the God- wrote, given life which it possesses. The whole- sale slaughter of these innocent creatures " Take not away the life you can not give, in the name of so-called sport is a heinous For all things have an equal right to live." crime which must be as great an offense certainly had a more sensitive conscience to the Giver of all life as many of those than the modern clergyman who goes out crimes upon the statute book which are on a killing expedition for sport or recrea- visited by dire punishment. The public tion. The man who, finding on the conscience needs education upon this street a beautiful watch, would proceed point. 9') MEAT EATING AND APPENDICITIS ONE of the leading papers of Paris, pendicitis, either in the mission or in Le Malin, recently published an article the hospital of Nan-Tang, during the by a French physician showing very con- whole of his sojourn in the north of clusively a causative relation between China. Now the Chinese according to meat eating and appendicitis. Dr. Matignon, eat but very little meat. The Chauvel of the French Army by a study European alone eats beef. Meat is a of the statistics of appendicitis among luxury which only people in easy cir- the soldiers of the Army in different parts cumstances can indulge, and its con- of the world, has shown that appendicitis sumption is very limited. The great is more than twice as frequent in parts of majority of the Pekin population are the world where meat is freely used, as nourished mainly by millet simply boiled in France, than in other regions where in water, rice, cabbage, sweet potatoes, meat is used more sparingly, as in pickled turnips. The Chinese eat also Algeria. Dr. Chauvel also points out the much Indian meal and wheat, of which fact that in the same climate meat eaters they make cakes with dough not leavened are much more subject to disease than and cooked by steam. Thanks to this those who eat little or no meat. The regime the Chinese enjoy an admirable disease is increasing in England so rap-• liberte du venire, and that undoubtedly is idly that insurance companies have been the cause of their appendicular immunity. organized to insure people against ap- " The carnal regime, then, the abuse of pendicitis. Among the Arabs of Algeria meat, appears to be the true cause of this who live largely on dates, figs, and wheat, evil. No meat, no appendicitis. And appendicitis is almost entirely unknown, the vegetarians triumph. If appendicitis only thirteen cases having occurred is less frequent in our rural districts than among seventeen hundred natives during in cities it is because our peasants are a period in which 137 cases occurred nourished more upon farinaceous food. among fourteen thousand European sol- Dr. Championniere knew a physician • diers. The rarity of appendicitis among practicing in Britanny, where little me-at the Chinese is another fact to which Dr. is consumed, who for a number of years Chauvel calls attention. • has seen but three cases of appendicitis. " Dr. Matignon, who for five years was In the religious communities, where the physician at the French embassy at use of meat is forbidden, appendicitis is Pekin, has not met a single case of ap- unknown."

THE FRUIT CURE OF INTESTINAL INDIGESTION.

Raw fruit is a wholesome remedy in could eat all the fruit they wanted, they cases of intestinal indigestion, provided were soon cured. It was ;known many, the fruit is ripe, and the right kind is many years ago that peaches and this taken. Peaches and strawberries and class of fruits are excellent for indiges- such soft fruit, when thoroughly ripe, are tion, especially intestinal. The " grape excellent for use in this disease. During cure " has been practiced in Switzerland the war the soldiers on both sides found for hundreds of years, and has more re- this out for themselves. When they were cently been introduced into this country suffering from camp diarrhea and dysen- in California, Ohio, and New Mexico. tery, they discovered that peaches were Not only the grape cure, but the apple better than all the doctors. If they could cure, the peach cure, the apricot cure, get into a peach orchard, where they the pear cure, the cherry cure,— all these

100 EDITORIAL 101 different -methods have been used, and raise invalids ; but such a thing is natu- they are all wholesome. rally impossible, for a thing that is whole- Several years ago we set out to dis- some for the germs, cannot be wholesome cover, if possible, by the examination of for the invalid. Many years ago Dr. Aus- stomach fluids, why these fruits cure this tin Flint demonstrated that extract of disease. We have now examined the meat, or beef tea, has' exactly the same fluids from some 16,000 stomachs for the composition as the extract of the tissues purpose of investigating the relation of that is eliminated by the kidneys. foods to indigestion. We took the differ- Cholera and typhoid fever germs grow ent kinds of stomach germs, planted in beef tea, and also in milk ; but they them in different kinds' of foods, put will not grow in fruit juices. That is the them into tubes, and watched the effects. reason that fruit juices are good for in- Two interesting facts were at once dis- testinal indigestion. But care must be covered : (1) that the germs that infest exercised in selecting the fruit, to use the stomach could not be made to grow only that which is soft and can be easily in fruit juice ; (2) that fruit juice would broken up. Apples have hard, brittle not support germ life. No germs could flesh, and are usually swallowed without be found alive in the fruit juices after a being thoroughly crushed and masticated. few hours. They would grow in the ex- They then produce intestinal indigestion, tract of grains, though not very vigor- because they cannot be digested quickly ously ; but in beef tea the most deadly enough to avoid undergoing fermenta- and virulent germs flourished luxur- tion. The fruit chosen must be of such iantly. a consistency that it can be crushed to a When a bacteriologist wants to culti- soft, mealy or pasty pulp, with no hard vate germs in order to study them, he particles, and then it can be readily di- always uses beef tea in which to grow gested. Cooked fruits are best for most them. Liebig's Extract of Beef is used persons having this disease ; but the pulp in laboratories to raise germs, and in of, such fruits as strawberries, grapes, nurseries to raise babies ! Now you can- peaches, etc., is really the best, because not successfully raise both germs and it does not require any action of the di- children on the same kind of diet. This gestive organs to reduce it to a fluid con- extract is also used in the sick room to dition.

FOOTBALL FATALITIES SEVENTEEN deaths have already been in favor of football, commending it as a reported as the result of football dur- means of developing character and en- ing the last season. In addition to couraging physical development, etc. It these fatalities, must be considered the has been well 'suggested by a sagacious far greater number of fractures, disloca- editor that college advertising may be tions, sprains, bruises, heart strains, and one of the special reasons why football other injuries more or less permanent in is encouraged by certain faculties, if, in- character. Professional football players deed, it may not be the principal excuse seem to be rather proud of their broken for maintaining this barbarous game. noses, limping legs, and black eyes re- No representative medical authority has ceived in battle, and exhibit them with as ever spoken favorably of football as a much pride as French and German duel- means of physical training and develop- ists parade their abbreviated ears, plas- ment. Men who are elected to football ters, and scars. teams are not those who need physical Quite a number of college faculties and training, but those who are already presidents have pronounced themselves strong and vigorous ; those who espec 102 EDITORIAL ially need muscular development are ex- ample for other school and college cluded from the sacred ranks of the elect, boards. Football encourages strife, con- and allowed only to sit by and shout at tention, brutality, disregard for • life, the powers of their robust and bellicose recklessness in relation to the rights and 2omrades. interests of others, gambling, and other The Chicago School Board has recently evil propensities and tendencies. It is taken a decided stand against football, high time that this brutal game was ruled and in this regard has set a worthy ex- out of civilized society.

AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL CULTURE FOR a dozen years the country has been especially benefited by the systematic overrun with physical culture quacks employment of gymnastics may have an who have proclaimed to the public in opportunity to receive advice from, an most eloquent phrases their ability to expert and reliable source. cure almost all the ills to which human This opportunity is provided through flesh is heir, each by some special system the organization of the American Institute of gymnastics invented by himself and of Physical Culture, under the superin- vouched for as the only one worth consid- tendence of Dr. J. W. Seaver, of Yale Uni- eration. We have never thought it worth versity, New Haven, Conn. Dr. Seaver while to attack or denounce this special has been for twenty years the Director of class of fakirs, for the reason that we the Yale Gymnasium, and is well known have not regarded them as particularly in Europe as well as in this country as an dangerous. The average American is so expert in all that pertains to physical much in need of the advantages of phys- training. Dr. Seaver is also President ical exercise that he is not likely to suffer of the Chautauqua School of Physical any particular harm, even though required Culture. He is ably supported in his by an inappropriate prescription to per- work by a large advisory committee of form unnecessary capers, genuflexions, well-known physicians, most of whom twistings and turnings in his bed-cham- are experts in matters pertaining to ber two or three times a day ; but this this specialty. new method of money-catching is being The field of opportunity before this worked so adroitly and industriously, and new enterprise is almost unlimited, and to such an increasing extent, it seems it is perfectly safe to predict that under proper that we should, at least, congratu- the wise direction of its able superinten- late the public that provision has now dent, this project will prove in the highest been made whereby those who may be degree:successful.

New Facts about Radium. varies, of course. A certain compound of lead is found to have almost as much Sir William Ramsay has discovered that activity in this:direction as radium itself. radium contains a gas,— helium,— which Dr. le Bon has also shown that many of has twice the density of hydrogen. This the substances which compose the human gas is given off on heating radium. body are radio-active. Radium thus seems to consist of helium Here is a great body of new truth com- combined with " something else." Dr. ing forward for consideration which will le Bon has found that all metals when demand much attention from scientists pure, give off rays as does radium. The before its full bearing upon human life radio-activity of the different substances and activity is understood. 10,006. Bright's Disease — Hardening of Would you call it rheumatism ? 2. What Liver— Insanity.— H. C. N., Illinois : " 1. treatment would you suggest ? " Would drinking strong coffee for a period of years be likely to induce Bright's disease ? 2. Ans.-1. Probably neuritis, or inflammation What is the cause of a dull pain in the region of the nerve. of the liver ? This has been present for some 2. Apply fomentations in the morning, and years. Local physician has said liver is grow- at night wrap the ,shoulder in a towel wrung ing hard. 3. Would the Sanitarium health foods prove beneficial ? 4. What else could dry out of cold water. Cover this with mack- be done ? 5. How much foundation is there intosh or oiled muslin, then wrap the whole for the theory that a vegetarian diet in many with flannel bandage so as to prevent chilling. cases has brought about insanity, and how The moist cloth will be quickly warmed by do vegetarians controvert it ? " the heat of the body, and the dry flannel will Ans.-1. Yes. keep it warm. 2. Chronic indigestion resulting in cirrhosis may be the cause. 10,008. Skin Disease.— D. 3. Yes. F. J., British Co- lumbia, fifty-five years old, has been troubled 4. A fomentation over the liver for fifteen for twenty years with skin disease, variously minutes, night and morning, and a heating called eczema, ringworm, psoriasis. It ap- compress at night. The heating compress peared first on the head, but afterward on any consists of a towel wrung dry out of cold' portion of the body, starting as a mere speck and gradually enlarging. It has a dry scale that water, and applied over the liver, covered accumulates until it falls off, when another is with mackintosh or oiled muslin, then cov- formed. ered warmly with flannel wrapped around the Ans.— Your disease is probably psoriasis, a body. very obstinate malady. It may be success- 5. None whatever. No facts have ever been fully treated, however, by the physiologic produced to prove any such assertion. It has method. Phototherapy is especially indicated. been shown that alcohol and tobacco produce An out-of-door life, daily cold bathing, sun insanity, but no person has ever presented baths for the whole surface until it is well any statistics to show that vegetarianism pro- tanned, will be found of great benefit. duces insanity. On the other hand, it can easily be shown that flesh-eating does tend in this direction. Professor Davy, an eminent 10,009. Facial Massage — Flesh Food.— L. authority on diet, quotes a description by a V. S., Iowa : " 1. Are the effects of facial mas- sage permanent, or must one keep it up after traveler who saw a company of Tartars become once beginning, if pimples are to be kept away ? maniacal under the influence of blood drink- 2. Can you tell me if flesh food, to be used in ing and raw-meat eating at a great feast at massaging the face, is non-injurious ?" which he was present. The whole company Ans.-1. The skin of the face must be kept acted as if they were frenzied with intox- healthy by daily bathing the face with cold icating liquors. water and by vigorous rubbing. 2. There is no such thing as a flesh food 10,007. Pain in Arm and Shoulder.— A. C. which can be absorbed through the skin. C. , Missouri : " 1. For six months have had pain in right arm and shoulder, and the pain and soreness are quite severe just back of shoulder blade. It is accompanied by a tingling sensa- 10,010. Carbonic Acid Oas — Lithia Wa- tion which extends to the finger tips. It is ter.— E. D., Maryland : " 1. Does carbonic always worse in rainy or cloudy weather. acid gas in water improve one's health ? 2. 103 104 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Is lithia water beneficial ? 3. Is it any better 10,013. Do Tomatoes Cause Cancer ? — than natural water ?" J. A. W., Rhode Island, asks if tomatoes are Ans.-1. Carbonated water is wholesome. liable to cause cancer. 2. There is no evidence that the lithia con- Ans.—No. The tomato is a very whole- tained in so-called lithia waters is in any de- some fruit. There is not the slightest founda- gree beneficial. The water itself is often use- tion for the absurd theory that this excellent ful as water. fruit is a cause of cancer. Some years ago 3. No. the State Board of Health of Michigan took up the matter and made a thorough investi- 10,011. A Substitute for Leather.— M. S., gation, and found there was not the slightest Nebraska : " In your August magazine you wrote of shoes made of a material called wolft. foundation for the belief that the tomato is Will you kindly tell me where I can learn in any way connected with cancer. more about these shoes, and if they are for sale at any place in the United States or Canada ? " 10,014. Petroleum.— J. 0., Massachusetts : " How much of the crude petroleum and Ans.— Wolft shoes were made in England. alcohol, mentioned on page 335 of the July They are not now manufactured, the company issue, should be applied ; also how often ? " having gone out of business, but we under- stand it is being re-organized. They are not Ans.— Enough to moisten the surface once on sale in this country. a day. 10,015. Boils — Diabetes — Dryness of 10,012. Headache — Heart Disease— Dia- Mouth.— Mrs. L. A. S., Iowa : Correspondent betes.— Mrs. H. S. S., Washington : " 1. has had large boils which her physician says What is the cause of severe headaches, par- are due to diabetes insipidus. The scars are ticularly in back of head, lasting from three angry and cause intolerable itching, which days to a week ? While the attack lasts I am frequently extends over the whole body. very nervous and weak. 2. I have pain in right side, in region of liver, and my stomach Ans.— The boils are due to the lowered troubles me a good deal after eating. What vital resistance which may or may not be the treatment would you recommend ? 3. I also result of the disease referred to. Diabetes in- have dull pains in the region of heart and sipidus is an incurable malady, but it is not under left shoulder blade, and wake at night with my heart palpitating, but very weak. necessarily fatal. Patients suffering from this Is it disease of the heart ? 4. A boy eight disease often live for many years. The patient years old has kidney trouble, and cannot should eat hygienic food. The food should control the urine, day or night. He passes be well flavored so as to encourage the flow of from two to four quarts daily. His appetite is irregular, and he drinks a good deal. Has saliva in chewing. Great pains should be he diabetes ? 5. What treatment and diet taken to masticate the food very thoroughly, would you recommend ?" at least four or five times the usual length of Ans.— 1. Indigestion. time. Malt honey, sweet, acid fruits, and all 2. Simple dietary, avoiding meats or animal flavors encourage the flow of saliva. Cold fats, condiments, and all unwholesome arti- baths should be taken every morning. The cles of food ; masticating the food with very patient should live in the open air and sun- great thoroughness, chewing every morsel shine as much as possible. Sweating baths four or five times as long as usual. Apply should be avoided. A prolonged neutral bath fomentations over the stomach at night, a at night at a temperature of 92° to 94° will moist bandage to be worn during the night. have a tendency to relieve thirst. All kinds 3. It is probably indigestion. of wholesome foods are permissible. Meats, 4. The boy very likely has some form of condiments, and all irritating, indigestible diabetes. A physician should be consulted. foods should be avoided. 5. Such a case requires the personal atten- tion of an experienced physician. If sugar is 10,016. Dysentery — Cold Bathing — Vari= present in the urine, sugar of all kinds should cocele.— D. H. H., Ohio : " 1. After an attack be avoided in diet ; also bread must be of dysentery, attended with continuous inward avoided, and other starchy food with the ex- fever for two weeks, the fever has abated, but I gain scarcely any strength. The discharges ception of potatoes. Potatoes may be freely are black and very offensive. Will you advise used ; also buttermilk, eggs, spinach, and treatment ? 2. In what way should one bathc nuts with the exception of chestnuts. in cold water one or two minutes for a tonie ? ANSWERS 70 CORRESPONDENTS 105

3. Would it be well to bathe only part of the cannot be taken with starchy foods. body at a time, rub dry, and so continue 4. No. until the completion of the bath ? 4. In a severe case of double varicocele, would you recommend a surgical operation for one sixty 10,020. Inflammation of Joints.—L. H. years of age, with average vitality ? " L., Minnesota, is troubled with pain, stiffness, and crepitus in right shoulder. The joint Ans.-1. Wash out the bowels daily with seems to be drawn forward about an inch, hot water containing a little soap. Follow and there is a place in the front, toward the the hot enema by a cold enema at a tempera- lung, about the size of a dollar, that is always painful, The doctor attributes the trouble to ture 3f 75° to 80°. inflammation of the joint. It is becoming 2. Cold towel bath every morning. worse in spite of treatment, and the other 3. This is the best plan when the reaction is shoulder is getting painful. Suggest treat- slow or imperfect. ment. 4. Yes, if there is any pain or inconvenience. Ans.— The difficulty may be rheumatism. It is possibly a nervous affection called neuritis. The treatment should be the same as recom- 10,017. Shaking Palsy.— H. H. M., In- mended for A. C. C. for pain in arm and diana: " I am seventy-seven, and forty-eight years have been a dentist. Collapsed suddenly shoulder. See 10,007. and for nearly two years have had shaking palsy in the right side, hand, and foot. Am very emaciated. Is there any cure for me ?" 10,021. Fruit for Infants --Solid Food — Granose Flakes — G. W. N., Iowa: " 1. At Ans.— Probably not. All that can be done what age may children first be given fruit, is to maintain the general health so far as pos- and what kinds ? 2. What fruits may be sible by careful cold towel baths applied with given children under five years old, and at what age may they begin to take them ? 3. rubbing once or twice daily. Live in the open At what age should a child first be given air as much as possible, and make the diet solid food ? 4. Are granose flakes good for a thoroughly hygienic. child a little over a year old ? 5. If the bow- els are already too loose, will harm be done ?" Ans.— 1. Fruit juice or even fruit pulp in 10,018. Substitute for Lard — Castile Soap. S. K., Michigan : " 1. What do you use or rec- small quantities may be given to a child at ommend to take the place of lard in cooking ? any age ; even the youngest infant may take 2. Why is the mottled castile soap better than without injury a little pulp of baked sweet the white, as you state ? " apple, prune puree, or puree of raisins, or Ans.-1. Nuts, cream, olive oil. any other sweet fruit is also unobjectionable. 2. The mottled color of castile soap is due Sweet fruits, also acid fruits, have a laxative to certain harmless impurities which result tendency which is often beneficial for children. from the crude manner in which this product 2. The pulp of any ripe fruit may be given is made in Spain. White castile soap when to children under five years as well as older made from olive oil is just as good as the children. Great care must be taken that the mottled soap, but it can be imitated, whereas fruit is thoroughly ripe. In case of very the mottled castile soap cannot be, or at any young children who have no teeth, and who rate, it is believed that it has not as yet been have not yet learned to masticate their food successfully imitated. thoroughly, only the pulp should be given. Older children who have teeth may take fruit as freely as adults without injury. 10,019. Rheumatism — Food Combina- 3. When it acquires teeth sufficiently to masti- tions.— E. G. M., Michigan : " 1. What should one troubled with rheumatism avoid in diet ? cate the food thoroughly. 2. Do you condemn the use of potatoes and fruit 4. Yes. at the same meal ? 3. Is it not as bad to com- 5. Not infrequently looseness of the bowels bine tomatoes and potatoes ? 4. Does the to- is due to intestinal indigestion. Granose is a mato acid increase the rheumatism ? " good remedy for this, especially when com- Ans.-1. Meats and all foods which pro- bined with fruit juice. If there is consider- duce indigestion. able and persistent looseness of the bowels, 2. In cases of hyperpepsia, or in which boiled rice may be used with advantage. If starch is not well digested. granose is employed in such cases, it should 3. Not necessarily if both are freely masti- be administered in the form of well boiled cated. In certain cases, however, acid fruits gruel. LITERARY NOTES The Scientific American has issued another beasts enlist our sympathies, and the won- special number, this time devoted to the Iron derful skill of the Wild-Animal Surgeon in and Steel industry of the United States. relieving them arouse our admiration, and Technically considered, the number is one altogether the article is a charming one. of the best of the special issues which have so far been prepared by this journal. " SOME Grave Missionary Problems," form Each article bears the stamp of absolute cer- the fitting subject for the opening article in the tainty of fact — a certainty gained by a per- January number of The Missionary Review sonal examination of each of the plants des- of the World. Dr. Pierson points out the lions cribed. Instead of giving a condensed ac- in the way, but is by no means discouraged by count of a large number of less important them. 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MOTHERS AT the recent meeting of the American Public Health Association held at Washington Have you got any active, live boys or girls the committee on vital statistics reported that who would like to earn good wages by work- effective co-operation had been instituted be- ing spare hours. If so send us their names tween that association, the Conference of State and we will send them free sample copies of Boards of Health, the American Medical As- GOOD HEALTH with terms. The boy or girl sociation, the United States Census Bureau, selling the largest number during the next and the United States Public Health and Ma- three months, will be suitably rewarded in rine-Hospital Service for the improvement of addition, and we will be glad to insert in the vital statistics of this country. Among GOOD HEALTH the. photograph, also a short the objects sought are the extension of ade- sketch of the boy or girl entitled to the reward. quate methods of registration, the use of uni- Address GOOD HEALTH PVB. CO., form and comparable tables and rates in bul- Battle Creek, Mich. letins and reports, and the improvement of The January number of the Four-Track the international classification of causes of News, which is No. 1 of Vol. VI, starts the new death. A pamphlet on " Statistical Treat- year with an especially interesting Table of ment of Causes of Death " has been issued by Contents. the United States Census Bureau, requests for Every article is profusely illustrated and, which should be addressed to Mr. W. A. taken collectively, the initial number of the King, Chief Statistician for Vital Statistics, new volume of this popular magazine ranks Census Bureau. among the best that have yet been issued. It has special reference to the difficulties en- The Four-Track News is fifty cents a year, countered in compiling deaths returned from or five cents a copy, and can be had of several causes, and asks for the co-operation George H. Daniels, publisher, 7 East 42d of the profession in framing a thoroughly sat- Street, New York. isfactory method of procedure in such cases.

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TREATMENT ROOMS, 320 North Tejon St.. Colorado Springs; Colo. TREATMENT ROOMS, 201-4, Granby Block. Cedar Rapids, Sanitariums Iowa. K, L. MANTZ, M. D.. Superintendent. BUFFALO BRANCH SANITARIUM, 922 Niagara St.. Buffalo, HE following institutions are conducted under the same N.Y. general management as the Sanitarium at Battle Creek, A. R. SATTERLEE, M. D., Superintendent. Mich., which has long been known as the most thor- T oughly equipped sanitary establishment in the United NASHVILLE SANITARIUM corner Church and Vine Sts.. States. The same rational and physiological principles rela- tive to the treatment of diseases are recognized at these Nashville, Tenn. institutions as at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Both med- INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS, Rooms. ical and surgical cases are received at all of them. 230-232 Temple Court Building, Denver, Colo. H. C. MENKEL, Superintendent. KOBE SANITARIUM, 42 Yamanoto-dori, Nichome, Kobe, BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Battle Creek, Mich. Japan J. II. KELLOGG, M. D., Superintendent. S. A. LOCKWOOD, M. D., Superintendent. COLORADO SANITARIUM Boulder, Colo. ST. HELENA SANITARIUM, Sanitarium, Napa Co.. Cal. NEBRASKA SANITARIUM, College View. Lincoln, Neb. PORTLAND SANITARIUM, Mt. Tabor, Ore, W. R. SIMMONS, M. D., Superintendent. NEW ENGLAND SANITARIUM, Melrose, Mass. C. C. NICOLA, M. D., Superintendent. CHICAGO BRANCH SANITARIUM 28 33d Place, Chicago, Ill. Vegetarian Cafes DAVID PAULSON, M. D., Superintendent. IOWA SANITARIUM 603 E. r2th St.. Des Moines, Iowa. J. D. SHIVELY, M. D., Superintendent. and Restaurants TRI4CITY SANITARIUM, 1213 15th St., Moline, Ill.

GARDEN CITY SANITARIUM, San Jose. Cal. LEWIS J. BELKNAP, M. D., Superintendent, ATING-HOUSES where food prepared in accordance GUADALAJARA SANITARIUM, Apartado 138, Guadalajara, with the principles of rational dietetics and scientific cookery may be obtained, are now open in the follow- State of Jalisco, Mexico. E ing places. J. W. ERKENBECK, M. D., Superintendent. INSTITUT SANITAIRE, Basle, Switzerland. P. DE FOREST, M. D.. Superintendent. SKODSBORG SANITARIUM, Skodsborg, Denmark. CARL OTTOSON, M. D., Superintendent. The Laurel, It W. 18th St., New York City. NEWFOUNDLAND HEALTH INSTITUTE, 282 Duckworth J. B. Stow, 105 E. 3d St., Jamestown, N. Y. St., St. Johns, Newfoundland. W. L. Winner, 1017 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. A. E. LEMON, M. D., Superintendent. Sanitarium Rooms, 1800 Wallace St., Philadelphia, Pa. SYDNEY SANITARIUM, Wahroonga. N. S. W., Australia. Hygienic Company, 1209 G St., N. W., Washington, D. C. D. H. KRESS, M. D.. Superintendent. Sanitarium Rooms, 224 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. FRIEDENSAU SANITARIUM, Post Grabow, Bez. Magdeburg, Sanitarium Dining Room, corner Church and Vine Sts.. Germany. Nashville, Tenn. A. J. HOENES, M. D. Superintendent. Restaurant, 305 St. Charles St., New Orleans, La. MADISON SANITARIUM Madison, Wis. Ellen V. Vance, 307 Madison St., Fairmount, W. Va. C. P. FARNSWORTH, M. D. Superintendent. Hygeia Dining Room, 54 Farrar St., Detroit, Mich. MOUNT VIEW SANITARIUM Spokane, Wash. North filch. Tract Society Rooms, Petoskey, Mich. SILAS YARNELL, M. D., Superintendent. Hygeia Dining Rooms, 5759 Drexel Ave., Chicago, Ill. DETROIT BRANCH SANITARIUM, 54 Farrar St., Detroit, Hygienic Cafe, 426 State St.. Madison, Wis. Mich. Hygienic Cafe, 164 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee, Wis. H. B. FARNSWORTH, M. D., Superintendent. Pure Food Cafe, 607 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa, KEENE SANITARIUM, Keene, Texas. Pure Food Cafe, 410 E. 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. P. F. HASKELL, M. D., Superintendent. Good Health Cafe, 145 S • 13112 St., Lincoln, Neb. LOS ANGELES SANITARIUM, 315 W. 3d St., Los Angeles, Nebraska Sanitarium Food Co., College View Neb. Cal. Pure Food Store, 2129 Farnum St., Omaha, Neb. INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS, 1809 Vegetarian Cafe, 322% N. Tejon St., Colo. Springs, Colo. Wallace St., Philadelphia, Pa. Vegetarian Cafe, 2543 Glenarm St., Denver, Colo. A. J. READ, M. D. Superintendent. Hygienic Restaurant, Sheridan, Wyoming. SURREY HILLS HYDROPATHIC INSTITUTE, Caterham, Vegetarian Cafe, 4th and C Sts., San Diego, Cal. Surrey, England. The Vegetarian, 1482 Market St., San Francisco, Cal. A. B. OLSEN, M. D., Superintendent. Vegetarian Dining Rooms, 317 W. 3d St., Los Angeles, Cal_ CALCUTTA SANITARIUM, 51 Park St., Calcutta, India. Portland Sanitarium Rooms, Mt. Tabor, Ore. CHRISTCHURCH SANITARIUM, Papanui, Christchurch, Good Health Restaurant, 6i6 3d St. Seattle. Wash. New Zealand. White Rose Restaurant, W. H. Nelson, Proprietor, 36 W. TREATMENT ROOMS, Suite xis Meriam Block, Council 18th St., New York City. Bluffs, Iowa. Health Restaurant, Alexander Martin, 555 Boylston St. TREATMENT PARLORS, 164 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee, Boston, Mass. Wis. VEGETARIAN CAFE, S. 170 Howard St.. Spokane. Wash. ADVERTISEMENTS.

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The Southwest Limited, the new train between Chicago and Kansas City, is now in daily service. Its equipment is new and complete, including standard and compartment sleepers, dining car, chair car, coach and observation-library car. It is electric lighted throughout. Leaves Chicago 6 p. m., leaves Kansas City 5.55 p. m. via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

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FOUND AT LAST a rapid steam cooker. "THE Saves fuel, time and worry. It is con- venient and durable. Does not boil dry. Steam condenses and OVERLAND returns to boiler. Three to six separate articles can be cooked on one burner. By lifting cap all of your food is in sight. We LIMITED also make cookers of aluminum and copper ELECTRIC LIGHTED which we guarantee will not rust Special sizes made to order. Send for circular. This is a good oppor- Less than three days from tunity for live agents. Write for terms. Chicago. RAPID STEAM COOKER COMPANY, 10.135 Washington Ave., N. - Battle Creek, Mich. The most luxurious train in the world. Its splendid equipment, the result of painstaking care and liberal expenditure, fully meets the requirements of modern ON CREDIT, travel in all particulars. It has barber, bath and buffet. Booklovers library and current periodicals. sm. The Overland Limited to CALIFORNIA leaves Chicago daily at 8.00 p. m. Buffet smoking car, superb dining car service, Pullman drawing- room and private compartment sleeping cars, and library and observation car, all through to the Coast without change, via Free the most direct route and over the Only Double -Track Rail- Catalogue way between Chicago and the Missouri River. Century Steel Range, No., 80-A-la Another fast daily train to San Francisco and Rae six 8-inch lids, oven 17x21x12, Los Angeles with first-class and tourist sleeping splendid reservoir and warming closet, cars, leaves Chicago daily 11.35 p. m., via the lined throughout with asbestos, burns anything, best bakers and roasters on Earth. Guaranteed 10 years. Weight CHICAGO, UNION PACIFIC 475 lbs. Only $22.90. Terms $8.00 cash, AND balance pay able $3.00 a month, no inter est. Shipped immediately on receipt of NORTH-WESTERN LINE $8.00 cash payment. We trust honest people located in all parts of the World. All agents sell tickets via this route. Cash discount $1.50 on Range. Freight Send 4 cents in stamps for book on California, averages $1.25 for each 600 miles. Send or 2 cents for pamphlet describing The Overland for free catalogue, but this is the great. Limited and its route. est bargain ever offered. We refer to W. B. KNISKERN, Southern Illinois National Bank. Passenger Traffic Manager, CI & N.-W. Ry. CENTURY • MANUFACTURING • CO. NIA/170 CHICAGO, LLL. Dept. 1 10 7 East St. Louts, III.

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REDUCED TO $5•75 82RFAIr ANTISEPTIC DENTIFRICE Our Famous WATER SS.00 PURITAN Finest made. Solid Copper. Used by dk, U. S. Gov't. Over ?2,000 sold. Wonder- ful invention. Heats filters. Placed over STEAM "'c kitchen stove it purities the foulest water, AERATING removes every impurity. Furnishes deli- DO E cious, pure, distilled water. Saves lives OISTRIEll _WATER' a and Dr. bills. Prevents ,'endly typhoid and other fevers and summer sickness. The' best of all means for Onus INLET Only safe water for babies, children, in- valids, etc. Cures disease. Customers delighted. Guaranteed as represented or cleaning the teeth and puri- Your fnoney refunded. Shipped promptly to any address. Booklet free. Last chance. fying the mouth. Prepared HARRISON MANUFACTURING CO., 73 HARRISON BLDG., CINCINNATI, O. from pleasant and non-poi- sonous antiseptics.

U. S. AND FOREIGN COPYRIGHTS. DIRECTIONS Moisten a tooth-brush, then place upon it a PATENTS sufficient quantity of Dentifrice. Price Per Tube . $ 25 AND TRADE-MARKS. Consult us if you have an idea in the " Half Doz. Lots . 1 00 way of invention you desire to protect. Those using trade-marks, should secure ex- clusive right to same by registration. Best services at reasonablecost. Send description and receive advice free. COLUMBIA COPYRIGHT CO., WARDER BLDG. WASHINGTON. C. C. Good Health Pub. Co. Battle Creek, Mich. The PHOTOPHORE That is it?

lhe photophore is an appliance for utilizing the powerful cura- tive rays of light. It consists of an electric lamp placed in the center of a metallic reflector whereby the rays of light are con- nected and centered upon any surface to which the application may be made. The rays of radiant energy through the incandes- cent films of the lamp have been shown by experiment to be capa- ble of penetrating tissues to a considerable distance. Fomenta- tions and other hot applications affect only the surface, but the photophore sends the rays of light and heat into the recesses of the tissues, and is thus much more effective than any ordinary means of applying heat. Light as well as heat has a curative virtue. The photophore is especially helpful in neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, pain in the back, chronic pleurisy, chronic cough, inac- tive liver, chronic gastritis, hyperpepsia, hypopepsia, constipation. chronic intestinal catarrh, ovarian and uterine pain, pelvic inflam- mation, inactive kidneys, painful kidneys, and enlarged spleen. The photophore is needed in every house in which the electrical current is available. Ready for immediate use. Simply screw the plug into the ordinary lamp socket, turn the button, and the photophore instantly begins its curative work. Sent by express, together with book giving full instructions for use in the above named and various other maladies. on receipt of the following prices :- 1 lamp photophore, $5; 2 lamp photophore, $6; 3 lamp photo- phore, $7. Electric Light Bath Company, Ltd., BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

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\ / / A TRIP TO 'NO SNOW CALIFORNIA

Is delightful, most ways, always, but the way always most de- lightful is VIA NEW ORLEANS Costs no more than other ways. Sunshine and balmy air. Sugar and Cotton Plantations of Louisiana, Quaint Mexico, Old Missions, Cattle Ranges, Orange Groves, Waving Palms, the Ocean's Side, San Antonio, El Paso, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara. THE SUNSET ROUITE Vestibuled Pullman Sleepers, Observation Car, Compartment Car, Dining Car (Meals a la carte), Oil burning Engines (No Cin- ders), Oiled Track (No Dust). THE SUNSET LIMITED Every Day, New Orleans to San Francisco. Personally; Con- ducted Tourist Sleepers. Through without change from' Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Washington City.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC

W. G. NE1MYER, Gen'l Agt. F. B. CHOATE, Gen'l Agt. 193 Clark St., Chicago. 126 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

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.• —.New- At, ADVERTISEMENTS. LEMONADE FILTERED GET THE BEST Will Still be Lemonade

which proves that filtering does not purl fy water. The Enc. Brittannica says that the only way to obtain pure water is by WEBSTER'S distilling it. Impure water causes more sickness than all other causes. INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY Jhe Sanitary Stilt ENGLISH GEOGRAPHY will supply you with plenty of delicious, pure, aerated water BIOGRAPHY FICTION, Etc. at a trifling expense. It is easy to use, scientifically correct, and every still is guaranteed perfect. Do not confuse " THE 25,000 NEW WORDS, Etc. SANITARY STILL" with cheap unreliable imitations. It receiv- New Gazetteer of the World ed highest award at Paris Exposition. with over 25,000 entries based on the latest census. Justice David J. Brewer New Biographical Dictionary of the U. S. Supreme with over 10,000 names of noted persons, birth, death, etc. Court Says: "I take pleasure in rec- Edited by W. T. HARRIS, Ph.D., LL.D., United States Commissioner of Education. ommending "THE SAN- TTARY STILL" to all who New Plates. 2380 Quarto Pages. desire pure water. The Rich Bindings. 5000 Illustrations. still is simple and easy Needed in Every Home. to operate." Also Webster's Collegiate Dictionary with 100 Page Book Imo pages. 1400 Illustrations. Size 7 z to X in. Free LET US SEND YOU FREE "A Test in Pronunciation"— instructive Reliable Agts. Wanted and entertaining. Illustrated pamphlet also free. A. it PEIRCE MFG. CO. G. 6 C. MERRIAM, CO., (Successor to) Publishers, Springfield, Mass. The CuprIgraph Company Mt N. Green Street, Chicago

The ST. HELENA SANITARIUM

THE LOCATION

Is picturesque in the extreme, being 760 feet above the sea, and 400 feet above the beauti- ful Napa Valley, which it overlooks in its most charming section. Lawns, flower gardens, and groves of spruce, live oak, madrone, manzanita, and other trees and shrubs of perennial leaf abound. THE EQUIPMENT

Is complete in every detail. A large main building of five stories, numerous cottages, chapel, gymnasium, natitorium, laboratory, laundry, livery stable, store, etc., connected by telephone and electric call bells, heated by steam and lighted by electricity. Every detail of appliance, apparatus, etc., for giving all kinds of treatmenent in Hydrotherapy, Elec- trotherapy, Massage, etc. Surgery a specialty. OPEN ALL THE YEAR A full corps of pnvsicians and trained nurses. A most delightful place at which to spend your winter in California. Very little frost and no snow; green fields and Complete catalogue sent on aliPlication. Address flowers, showers and sunshine. Sanitarium, California. ST. HELENA SANITARIU11, R.R.Sta.&Exp.Office,St Helena in replying to advertisements please mention GOOD HEALTH. ADVERTISEMENTS. 4AP7 4.4244404.4,04444404 4p4p++,44A

SANITARY AND INVALID SUPPLIES

We will furnish any of the following named supplies in combina- tion with one year's subscription (new or renewed) to GOOD HEALTH for the price set opposite each :—

Combination Water Bottle and Fountain Syringe, B $2 00 46 (t 44 It 44 '' A. 2 25 Hot Water Bag, cloth insertion, two quart 1 75 I( II three quart 2 00 Spine Bag, 26-inch . 1 75 Stomach Tube . 2 00 Natural Flesh Brush . 1 00 Wet Abdominal Girdle 2 00 Faradic Dry Cell Battery 8 00 Abdominal Supporter 4 00 Perfection Douche Apparatus, complete 2 25 Douche Pan . 1 25 Perfection Vaporizer 3 00 Magic Pocket Vaporizer 1 25 with bulb for ear treatment 1 75 Rectal Irrigator . . 1 10 A Package containing Sanitarium Talcum Powder, 3 Massage Cream, and Antiseptic Dentifrice 1 15

3 Any of the above Combinations will be sent to separate addresses if so desired. Address

GOOD HEALTH PUB. CO., 115 WASHINGTON AVE., N., BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

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Another Scientific Discovery Quarter Pound Box FREE

The cocoa bean from which chocolate and cocoa are prepared contains a poison known as theo-bromin. Physicians condemn ordinary cocoa and chocolate because their use tends to cause rheumatism, nervousness, and other disorders. Haven't you found it hard to do without it? Don't deny your- self any longer. Our chemists have recently discovered a way of removing the theo-bromin, so that you can now get cocoa that is per- fectly healthful. Health Cocoa is packed in two sizes:— Half Pounds, 35 cents Battle Creek Quarter Pounds, 20 cents Sanitarium Co.

Battle Creek, Mich,

Gentlemen:— ?.=, TO OUR MAIL ORDER You will find my order enclosed for Five Dollar's worth (or more) of 4. lour foods. As I live in the CUSTOMERS Umted States. north of Ten- nessee and east of Nebraska, you aeree to send me a Quarter-bound We will send a quarter-pound box of box of Sanitas Health Cocoa Free, cocoa free to every one whose order for arid to Prepay Express on the sir itment five dollars worth of foods reaches us before March 1, 1904, if order is I understand that this coupon is void it it accompanied by the adjoining reaches you after Feb. 29. 1904. coupon. Name We always pay express on consum- Street ers orders shipped to states north of Tennessee and east of Ne- City and Slate braska. Dept. 58

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$2.20 A SAVED

Ten dollar's worth of Battle Creek Sanitarium foods BIG and a Rapid Steam Cooker worth $5.70 ($15.7o worth in all) will be shipped Freight Paid to any point in the United States east of Colorado for $13.50 until March I, 1904. This means a saving to you of $2.20 COMBI= besides what freight on the cooker would amount to if it were shipped alone as it regularly sells f. o. b. Battle Creek. NATION Description of Cooker.—Diameter, it inches; height, 16 inches ; capacity, 5 gallons; seamless nickel-plated copper boiler; aluminum cap and shelves. The material used is the very best and absolutely OFFER rust proof. TESTIMONIALS.

4444 Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 9, 1903. ROTARY STEAM COOKER Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Gentlemen:— The Steam Cooker was received and has been given a fair trial. I am pleased to say that I think it is the most convenient Steam Cooker I have ever used, and I can recommend it to any one who is de- sirous of purchasing any article of this sort. Battle Creek Thanking you for your courtesy, I remain, Sanitarium Co. 1. Very truly yours, Battle Creek. Mich. MRS. E. R. KELLOGG. Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 12, 1903. Gentlemen:— ! enclose $13•So for ROTARY STEAM COOKER Co., the Rapid Steam Cooker Battle Creek, Mich. advertised in January Good Gentlemen:— I am pleased to say the Rapid Steam Health. also for $ ro worth Cooker is more than the manufacturers, claim for it. I (or more) of Battle Creek Sani- tarium Foods. l have deducted have used it in my kitchen and find it does the work $2.20 from the list price of the satisfactory Yours very truly. goods ordered, according to the terms H. BROADY. of your offer. As I live east of Colo- Chef. B. C. Sanitarium. rado you agree to prepay the freight.

I understand this price is conditional on my •Cs•CrCv order reaching you before March I, 1904,

If you are unacquainted with Bat- Name . tle Creek Sanitarium Foods write Dept. 59 for Descriptive printed Street matter. City and State

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A Bath Improved THE... for by the Addition of Beauty an LADIES' and Adjustable Health. Spray Tip. TRADE Perfect The Allen Fountain Brush Syringe and Bath Outfit Ube Only Perfect Friction, Shower and Massage Combined. The only Sanitary Bath Brush that at one operation thoroughly Vaginal and Rectal cleanses the skin, imparting a healthy tone and glow, and puts one in a condition to resist colds, la-grippe and all contagious Syringe in the World. and infectious diseases. Furnished either for bath tub connec- tion, or with our fountain and Safety Portable Floor Mat, en- THE BEST SYRINGE invented for abling one to take a perfect spray and frictional bath in any making vaginal injections without leak- room. With this outfit one is independent of the bath room, ing and soiling the clothing, or necessi- as a better bath can be taken with two quarts of water, than tating the use of a vessel, and which with a tub-full the old way. Secures Inns a clear complexion, bright can also be used for rectal injections, or eyes, may cheeks, cheerful spirits, sound sleep. Should be in irrigation and spray effects. every home, and every traveler's trunk or grip. Full outfit No. 2, The Syringe is operated by using the consisting of Fountain Brush; open mouth rubber water bag; ring handle to push or double the thin bath fountain and safety mat. Price $5.00. flexible half of the bulb into the thick, firm part, and to draw it out again. This fromAorif"riE $2.5 to $75 perrweakse11!b.et,, Agents pumping motion first injects all the fluid e o into the vagina, then draws it back into the 7cience the Bath," prices and terms. bulb, with all the discharges. Our new ad- THE ALLEN MANUFACTURING CO., 401 Erie St., Toledo, 0. justable spray tip greatly improves the syringe, affording the opportunity to produce a fine spray or a veritable deluge of water, by simply turn- ing the screw head on end of spray tip. No. 3—Brush, with Allen's Safety Nat, It Will Pay You to Handle this Article. bath-tub Connec- 8 feet square, tion, $3.50. $1. 50. Ask your jobbers for prices and further particulars, or write us direct. THE B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY. (Akron Rubber Works, AKRON, OHIO.) NEW YORK -66-68 Reade St. BOSTON-157 Summer St. ant holds Easily CHICAGO —141 Lake St. SAN FRANCISCO-392 Mission St. fi,e gallons. implied.

SPECIAL BOOK OFFERS

We will send you any of the following named books written by J. H. Kellogg, M. D., Superintendent of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, the Mecca for health seekers, with one year's subscription to Good Health and Med- ical Missionary for the prices set opposite each : —

The Stomach, Its Disorders and How to Cure Them, cloth, $0.75 ; half- buff, $2.25. Ladies' Guide, cloth, $3.25 ; half-buff, $3.75 ; library, $4. Home Hand Book, cloth, $4.50 ; half-buff, $5; library, $5.50. Also, The Story of Daniel, by Elder S. N. Haskell and the above named subscriptions for $1.75.

Send your orders at once to the

GOOD HEALTH PUBLISHING COMPANY,

115 Washington Ave., N., BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

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MANUFACTURING COMPAN Y Famous Chainless Bicycles Equipped with two-speed tear, coaster brake, and cushion frame and All Standard Chain Models Eastern Department, Hartford, Conn. Western Department, Chicago, Ill. "Columbia" "Cleveland" "Crescent" "Rambler" "Tribune" -Crawford" "Monarch" "Imperial" Catalogues free at our 10,000 dealers' stores, or any one Catalogue mailed on receipt of a iluo-cent stamp.

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ADVERTISEMENTS.

belts are used to ad- OBESITY vantage by corpulent people, both ladies Comfort in Travel and gentlemen, to reduce corpulency and give shape to a pendulous or relaxed abdomen. The Is found in a high degree on the fine, fast and improved trains of the MICHIGAN CENTRAL " The Niagara Falls Route," between Chicago, Grand Rapids and Detroit, use of these belts reduce the size and leave no and New York, Boston and New Eng- room for superfluous fat to accumulate. land Points. For Folders and special information, address ELASTIC STOCKINGS 0. W. RUGGLES, G. P. & T. A., CHICAGO. for enlarged veins, weak or swollen joints, or where there is tenderness, itching, or burning, are the recog- nized relief and cure for these ail- ments. Literature gratis. CorresPond- ence invited. Sharp & Smith 92 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 2 DOORS N.OF WASHINGTON ST. MANUFACTURERS OF High Grade Surgical Instruments, Hospital Supplies, Invalid Comforts, Trusses, Crutches, etc.

THE NEW ENGLAND SANITARIUM

MELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS, Formerly located at South Lancaster, Massachusetts

Has secured for its permanent locati n one of the most desirable spots in all New England for Sanitarium purposes, lo ated in the midst of the famous Middlesex Fells, a natural park of 3,500 acres reserved by the State on account of the diversity and beauty of the scenery. The New England Sanitarium is the Eastern branch of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and follows the same rational principles as to diet, treatment, and health culture. It is thoroughly equipped with every moLlern convenience and the best medical appliances. It is only six miles from Boston, with both train and trolley service. It is an ideal Place to spend a va- cation, either in summer or winter.

Particulars with reference to accommodations, methods, etc., may be bad by addressing or C. C. NICOLA, M. D., NEW ENGLAND SANITARIUM, Melrose, Mass. , of Superintendent. a g lu replying to advertisements please mention GOOD HEAL TH. ADVERTISEMENTS.

GOOD HEALTH Adjustable . . . Waist

For Health, Comfort, Grace, and Economy

SHORT WAIST outrivals its competitors

UR prices may seem high when compared with the old style corset which of course can be purchased cheaper together with all the ills to which flesh is heir, but we 0 sell an article that benefits and restores health, which if gained and retained is cheap at any cost. The waist is adjustable and can be made larger or smaller by adjusting the shoulder straps and oval elastic in either side. By making the former longer or shorter the length of the skirt may be regulated. We sell two qualities, a light weight jean twilled material and a heavier weight sateen. Drab and white jean, bust measure 30 to 38, price $1.25. White and drab sateen, bust measure 30 to 38, price $1.75; 40, $2; 42, $2.25. Black sateen 25c additional. No odd numbered sizes in either quality. When sending in orders for waists take the bust, hip, and waist measures snugly over the undergarments. We have long and short waists. The latter ends at the waist- line and the former five inches below as per cut. When ordering state which is desired. For a limited time we will combine one year's subscription to GOOD HEALTH with the jean waists for $1.60 and with the white and drab sateen, sizes 30 to 38, $2; 40, $2.25; 42, $2.50. Add 25c extra for black sateen.

DRESS DEPARTMENT Good Health Pub. Company

BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

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ADVERTISEMENTS. /544V THE Mexican Central American Motherhood

Railway Co., Ltd., . . . EDITORS . . . CALLS ATTENTION TO THE. FACT THAT IT IS THE ON ...1( Standard Gauge Route from r,he United Dr. Mary Wood-Allen. Mrs. Estelle M. H. Merrill. States Frontier to Mexico City. IT IS THE ONLY Line in Mexico that ran offer the Travel- ing Public the conveniences and comforts of Standard Gauge Pullman Drawing Room Sleepers. lighted by Pintsch Gas. IT IS THE ONLY Line by which you can travel without Devoted to the Profession of change from St. Louis, Mo., to Mexico City. IT IS THE ONLY Line from El Paso,Texas. to Mexico City. Motherhood, Covers every interest IT IS THE SHORT Line from San Francisco and Pacific Coast points to Mexico City. of the child from infancy to adoles- The Lines of the Mexican Central Railway pass through 15 of the27Statesof the Republic. Eight million of the thirteen cence. million inhabitants of Mexico are settled contiguous to them. The principal Mining regions receive their supplies and Most valuable articles by expert export their product over it. Chihuahua. Sierra Mojada, Mapirni, Fresnillo, Parral, Guanacevi. Durango, Zacatecas, authorities on recent Child Labor Guanajuato, Sombrerete, Pachuca, etc., etc. WHEN YOU TRAVEL FOR BUSINESS, GO WHERE Legislation and the Juvenile Court BUSINESS IS DONE. Idea in current issues. There aregonly five cities of over 35,000 inhabitants in the Republic of Mexico ,thatjare not reached by the Mexican Central Line. MONTHLY $1 A YEAR The following ten,cities'are reached only by the Mexican Central Railway. Sample copies 10 cents. Liberal Chihuahua. 30.098 inhabitants; Parra]. 16.382; Zacatecas, 34,438; Guanajuato, 40,580; Leon. 63,283; Guadalajara, 101.208; terms to agents. Queretaro, 38,016; Zamora, 12.533; Aguascalientes, 37,816; Irapuato. 19.640. It also reaches the cities of Torreon, 13.845; San Luis Potosi, 60,858: Tampico (Mexican Gulf Port). 16.313; Celaya, .25,565; Pachuca, 37,487: City of Mexico, 368.777. AMERICAN MOTHER CO. Daily Pullman service between St. Louis. Mo., and Mexico City, also between El Paso, Texas, and Mexico City, and LTD. vice versa. 6I' Colonial Bldg., Boston. A. V. TEMPLE. Industrial Agent. W. D. MURDOCK, 6. P. A. Mexico City. Mexico City. T. R. RYAN, Gen. Agt., 328 Marquette Bldg.. Chicago. The PASTEUR Water Filter Absolutely Germ-Proof HE Pasteur Water Filter is recognized by Filter T medical and scientific authorities as being the only Germ Proof Filter, and is therefore and the only filter that should be used to furnish sterile water. Cooler The Pasteur Water Filter removes all micro- organisms, including bacteria, without chang- Type ing the medicinal or mineral properties of the water. of When a person is well, it is not wise to take Pasteur medicine , for the same reason why should a medicinal water be used when only sterile Water water is needed ? Sterile, non-medicinal water will preset ve Filters good health.(! The Pasteur Water Filter will furnish sterile water. For Catalogue and Full Information Ad- dress : The Pasteur-Chamberland Filter Co., Dayton, Ohio.

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WING ORGANS We make the Wing Organs and sell them ourselves. They go direct from Factory to Home. We do not employ agents or sales- men. When you buy a Wing Organ, you pay the actual cost of making it and our small wholesale profit. This profit that we charge is very small because of the large number of organs we sell. A single agent or dealer sells very few organs in a year and has to charge a large profit. You save from $50. to $150. by buying an organ direct from the factory. Sent on Trial. We Pay Freight. No Money in Advance.

We will send a Wing Organ to any part of the United States on trial. We pay all freight charges in advance. We deliver the organ to your railroad depot free of expense to you. We do not ask for any advance payment or de- posit. You can try the organ right in your home for 20 days, and if not satis- factory to you we will take it back entirely at our expense. You pay us noth- ing unless you keep the organ. There is absolutely no risk or expense to you. Thirt-foury year experieuce EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS• enables us to guarantee everyW ing Organ for twelve years against any defect in tone, action, workmanship, or material. Wing Organs need absolutely no tuning. They have a sweet tone, easy action, very handsome case. CATALOGUE.—A beautiful catalogue of Wing Organs containing hand- some half-tone pictures will be sent free if you write.

WING Se. SON, 350.370 W. 13th Street, NEW YORK 1868-35th year-1915,

aresold direct from the factory at a , 4ING PIANOS saving of from $1 oo to $200. They c5 are sold cn easy monthly payments. Sent on trial without any advance SSS payment or deposit. Over 36.000 have been sold in the last 3D years. A book of information, containing 116 pages, sent free, if you will write to WING & Sox, at the above address.

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The Superior ity of this Powder All roads lead to Rome." makes it one of the best for the treat- ment of— And all business in New York seems to tend toward Prickly heat Nettle-Rash Grand Central Station, Chafed Skin etc , etc. This great building, which covers the space of four city blocks, begin- It is an excellent ning at the corner of 4th Avenue and remedy for P E A- 42d Street, is the Metropolitan ter- SPIRING FEET minus of the and is especially NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES adapted — and is the center of the hotel, resi- FOR dence, club and theater district of the second city of the world. To IN FAN TS reach it, see that your ticket reads Delightful After by the NEW YORK CENTRAL. FAR WDEIR Shaving. A copy of the 40-page Illustrated Catalogue ^.:11NFANT : of the Four-Track Series," New York Cen- tral's books of travel and education, will be .?7 PREPARED BY sent free, post-paid, to any address on receipt Price, postpaid, 25e of a postage stamp, by George H. Daniels, ANITARY SUPPLY,/ per box. General Passenger Agent, New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, Grand Central Station, New York. Agents wanted.

One of the Branches of the Chicago Branch

CreekSanitarium Sanitarium

Is Located at 28 THIRTY-THIRD PLACE, Near COTTAGE GROVE AVE., CHICAGO. HIS is a well-equipped institution, and maintains the same principles and methods as does the parent institution at Battle Creek, Michigan. Rooms and board can be obtained in the institution. The treatments are all administered by trained nurses under the supervision of physicians. Its bathrooms afford facilities for the employment of all recognized hydriatic measures. A valu- able feature of this department is the electric-light bath, in which the advantages of radiant heat are utilized for therapeutic pur- poses. Special attention is given to massage and electrotherapy in various forms. The laboratories of the institution afford opportunity for phys- iological investigations, including chemical analysis of the stomach contents, thereby furnishing a scientific basis for diet prescriptions. Thoroughly equipped nose, throat, eye, and ear departments are maintained. This institution also supplies trained nurses to take cases in the city or in any part of the country, under the supervision of the attending physician. For circulars and further information, address CHICAGO BRANCH of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, 28 33d Place, Chicago. Telephone, Number 1131 South

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Publisher's Our Price Price Good Health and Vick's Magazine $1 50 $1 00 and Housekeeper_ _ _ _ 2 10 1 15 " Inter Ocean (weekly) 2 00 1 00 " Save the Boys 1 30 1 00 " Farm and Fireside 1 50 1 00 " Green's Fruit Grower 1 50 1 00 Farm, Field, and Fireside •2 00 1 25 " Womans' Home Companion 2 00 1 25 4t Bookkeeper 2 00 1 50 Physical Culture 2 00 1 50 Beauty and Health 1 50 1 00

" Health Culture 2 00 1 50 Pearson's Magazine 2 00 1 50 " Pilgrim_. 2 00 1 50 Housekeeper and Leslie's Monthly.. 2 50 1 75 Woman's Home Companion, and Cosmo- politan 3 00 1 75 44 44 Harper's Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan 3 00 1 75 and New Voice 2 00 1 50 44 " Modern Medicine 2 00 1 25 " American Boy 2 00 1 25 " Country Gentleman 2 50 1 75 All of the above may be new or renewed and the following as noted. Good Health, Housekeeper and Little Folks (New Sub- scriptions only to Little Folks) 3 00 1 75 Good Health and Youth's Companion (New Subscrip- tion only to Youth Companion. We will forward renewed Subscription for above for $2.35) 2 75 1 75 Good Health and Ram's Horn. (Eight Months $1 25 Four Months $0.75. Please add 15c if the subscrip- don to Ram's Horn is a renewal) 2 50 1 75 We will also combine GOOD HEALTH with any other magazine not mentioned in our various offers, with Bibles, books, health literature, invalid supplies, rubber goods, Good Health Adjustable Waists and Bath Cabinets, and other supplies that we may handle. Name the article you wish to obtain and we will give you our price thereof.

Good Health Pub. Co., BATTLE CREEK, MICH.

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Williams' Electrozilledical Batteries PRICE LIST Improved Red Cross Battery = = = $4.00 Dry Cell zoth Century Battery - - - 5.00 Double Dry Cell Perfection Battery - - 8.00 For Physicians and others who desire an extra large and very fine battery we make Double Dry Cell Dial Battery • • $12.00 A Iiigh=Grade Battery at the Right Price. With each of these instruments we send GRATIS a copy of " Suggestions and Directions for Treat- ing Disease with Faradic Currents of Electricity," by J. J. Mackey, M. D. This little book gives full and explicit instructions for using our batteries AT HOME. SENT FOR FREE INSPECTION. We will ship any of our batteries, C. 0. D., with privilege of ex- amination, expressage prepaid to any place in the United States. ELECTRICITY AS Exercise means alternate muscular contractions and relaxations. A faradic electric current applied to a muscle produces alternate muscular contractions physiologically similar to AN EXERCISE. those obtained from exercise. The principal feature in favor of the electrical currents is that the blood circulation is promoted to a greater extent than through any other method. So-called muscular tension, as is well known produces blood strangulation, which often leads to muscle binding, etc. Electricity exercises the muscles withou great expenditure of physical and nervous energy; it stores energy instead of wasting it. Send for our catalogue " G. " PERCY G. WILLIAMS, Manufacturer. Office and Salesrooms, 6 Barclay Street, - NEW YORK

WE HAVE MACHINES

In our mill which scour and clean the wheat in a most remarkable manner. You wouldn't think wheat could be so dirty till you see the stuff these machines take out of it. SEAL OF MINNESOTA FLOUR

Is made of thoroughly cleaned wheat. It is probably the clean- est food product which goes into the homes, as human hands never touch it during the process of manufacture.

NEW PRAGUE FLOURING MILL CO., New Prague, Minn.

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Better than Bank Securities or Government Bonds

DENOMINATIONS of $100, $200, $500, & $1,000. CAN BE BOUGHT NOW AT PAR. ARE LIKELY TO SELL AT A PREMIUM

SOON. SPECIAL CONCESSIONS TO EARLY INVESTORS.

A Gilt Edge Investment

Central Trust Company of Illinois, Trustees

($5,000,000 Capital)

For further particulars, address

BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM

OR

HON, JESSE ARTHUR,

Care Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.

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This magnificent, fire-proof structure, which has been in process of erection during the past year, was dedicated and opened May 31, 1903. There are accommodations in the main building for 350 guests, and accomodations in other buildings for 400 more patients. One hun- dred and seventy-five rooms have private baths. The new building is equipped with five hydraulic elevators, electric lights, a private telephone in each room, and all modern conven- iences. For full information concerning the facilities afforded, terms, etc., address, THE SANITARIUM, Battle Creek, Mich. THE COLORADO SANITARIUM Twenty miles northwest of the city of Denver is a well-equipped and well-regulated institution for the treatment of all chronic disorders. Buildings with all modern conveniences, including steam heating, electric lights, elevators, gymnasium. Baths of every description, including the Electric- light Bath. Massage and Manual Swed- ish Movements. Electricity in every form. Medicated -Air Rooms for the treatment of diseases of the lungs. Special accommodations and separate building for tubercular patients. Classified Dietary. Laboratory of Hygiene, for bacteriological, chemical, and microscopical inves- tigations. Experienced Physicians and well-trained nurses. COLORADO SANITARIUM, BOULDER, COLORADO