The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-10-03
From Halls Journal OF Health
Presence OF Mind.


! II man faints, place him on his back
and let him Atone
/ II any poison is swallowed. drink instant
ly half glass Of cool water with a heaping
teaspooniul each of common salt and ground
mustard stirred into it; this vomits IS soon
as it reaches the stomach, but tor fear some
of The poison may still remain, swallow the
white of one or two raw eggs or drink a
/ cup OF strong coffee, these two being anti
dotes for greater number Of poisons than
any dozen other articles known, with the
advantage of their being always at hand; if
not, half-pint Of sweet oil. or lamp oil. or
| "drippiDgs," or melted butter or lard are
good substitutes, especially if they vomit
quickly.
The best thing to stop the bleeding of a
moderate cut instantly, is to cover it pro-
fujeiy with cob web, or -four and salt half
and half
If the blood comes from wound by Jets
or spirits. be spry. or the man win be dead
In few minutes, because an artery is sew
cred; tie handkerchief loosely around near
the part betreen the ,cound and the hearth
put a stick between the handkerchief and
skin. twist it round until the blood ceases TO
flow. and keep it there until the doctor
comes; if in a position where the handker
chief canOt be used press the thumb on a
spot near the wound betUeea the wound and
the heart; increase the pressure until the
bleeding ceases, but do not lessen that pres
sure for an instant, until the physician ar
riyes. SO as to glue up the wound by the
coagulation or hardening of the cooling
b.ood.
II your clothes take fire, slide the hands
down the dress. keep them as close to the
body as possible, at the same time sinking
to the floor by bending the knees; this has
a smothering effect on the flames, if not ex-
tinguished, or great Roadway is gotten.
lie down on the floor, roll over and over. or
better envelope yourself in carpet, rug.
bed cloth, or any garment you can get hold
of, always preferring wooden.
If man asks you to go his security, say
"No." and run; otherwise you may be en-
shaved for life. or your wife and children
may spend weary existence, in want, sick
ness. and beggary.
Ii you find yourself in possession of a
counterfeit note coin, throw it in the fire
on the instant; otherwise you may be temp
ted to pass it, and may pass it, to feel mean
therefor, as long as you live. then it may
pass into some mans hands as mean as your
self, with new preparation "f iniquity,
the loss to fall eventually on some poor strug
Cling widow, whose "all' it may be.
Never laugh at the mishaps of any fell |
low mortal.
The very instant you perceive yourself in |
, passion shut your mouth; this is one among
the best precepts outside of inspiration. /
The man who always exacts the last cent
IS always a mean man; there is no "evacu
ant" in all the "Matcria Medica'' efficient
enough to purge him of his debasemen:;
he is beyond druggery.
Mover affect to be plain or blunt; these /
are the synony of brutality and boorish
ness; such persons are constantly inhictiny !
which neither time nor medicine +
can never heal.
Never be witty at anothcr's expense; true
generosity never dweit in such heart; il
only wants the opportunity to become
cheat or rogue.
If the body is tired. rest; if the brain is
tired, sleep.
If the bowels are loose, lie down in |
warm bed. remain there, and eat nothing |
until YOU are well.
Ii an action OF the bowels does not occur |
At the usual hour, eat not an atom until they /
do act, at least Sc hours; meanwhile drink |
largely of cold water or hot teas, and exer-
else in the open air to the extent Of a gen
lie perspiration. and keep this up until
things are righted; this one suggestion. if
prac iced. would save myriads of lives ev-
cry year, both in the city and country.
The three best medicines in the world |
ire warmth, abstinence, aud repose.