Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-01-03
CORRESPOND ENCE.
Hysienic Physi iogy.


Many, if nqt all OF u, violate the
laws of health in various ways; and
one evil which is prolific of as many
bad results is
oUR CUSTOMS AND HA9Irs OF DRESS.
tits with some degree OF delcacy
that we approach this vice; but wc
4 trust We will 10, he considered irreva-
lent if VIC talk rather plainly, a. there
is nothing which should interest the
American people more than tho Gus
toms and habits which, u Il great de-
gree, are 10 determine the health,
character, and physical development
of succeeding generations.
/ IN regard tG dress the female suffers
more than the male; yet we should al
repcl with indignation, and look with
dread upon any practice which has so
decided a tendency to sickcn and en-
feeble, Il, some of the customs of dress.
Taking a glance at the fashions of
female dress, il seems like they have
hampcred-or more properly speaking
have hambcrcd themSclvcs-with Gus
toms and fashions OF dress which are
not in the least conducive te health,
t. say nothing Of comfort.
The most Ridiculous, ill-iitting, out
landish, unhealthy customs have been
handed down in their turn; while but
very few of them could be sanctioned
10y health or convenience.
If by dccidca the fashions have
been such that some portion of the
garment could have received the com
mcndation of those who understood
the Law, of health, You can rest assured
that sqIlc other part will hQ decidedly
prcjUiieial to the health, comfort and
wcllaTa of the woman.
Il can not be denied that thousands
of the flirest and most lovcl5- of Gods
creation have filed prcmat4rc graves;
elGsacriliccd victims at the shrine of
fashion
~ ist0AlapAi~ va hi'N- siAAiiR>t
daily Gaanging, and the manufacturer
arc constantly tipping their minds 10
devise something newm appearance.
as an incentive or induccment to the
devot1c> Of fashion to purchase.
Were it necessary descriptions might
be given of the customs and habits Of
dress which have prevailed, from time
10 time, in this and other countries;
but We will merely refer to the loads
of skirts that were at one time worn
II Weigh down the body-the disfigi r
ing loads of cotton and bran, called
6us'ics, worn with the intention of
improving on nature; the enormous
hcad-drcsS, almost sufficient TO twist
the neck oil; lacisg the waist to Il
wasp shape; the immense hoops. So
large in circumference that they dcfr
the close proximity OF an admirer;
and worst OF all the "nice, thin, little
gaiter,r which affords, in manner,
no protection to the foot against the
mud, snow, and r,fin, so prevalent in
this country. Al these and many
other customes of dress have prevailed,
too tedious to mention, just as per-
nicious and injurious 10 health.
TIGHT LACING
l. custom very injurious, and
should be done away with. 1t OBJ
structs the circulation in the muscles,
and a. Il natural consequence, prevents
their proper growth and development.
The result of this is that the whole
trunk becomes weak, and requires
support, and is liable To give way
while performing the ordinary busi-
ness of life. 1t also decreases the nat
ural space for the movements Of the
lungs, and 10y this means destroys IA
portion of their functions. If the
lungs arc not permitted to act fully,
there Is not proper amount OF pure
blood made TO support the system, and
the whole organization becomes weak
and dcfa .tiYcs and there Is suiilcient
violation Of natures laws y induce
consumption, dropsy, and disease of
heart.
II the lungs 10 not have proper space
TN which TO at, they will force other
orgaRs out of place TO obtain il. The
heart will be- circumscribed IL action,
and will palI, tate and perhaps become
diseased in substance. The Office OF
the stomach will be infringed on, and
thereby digestion disturbed and, in
deed. the whole viseery Of the abdo-
n:eI will be thrown out Of place.
From this We see the proprie:y Of
givts nc lrlg7 free pay shis Is az