The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-04-12


TooTHAoHE DRoPs.-Une ounce of
alcohol, two draohms of cayenne, one
ounce of kerosene oil let it stand twen-
ty-four hours after mixing. II cures the
worst case of toothache.
To ABSORB THE BAD AIR.-In cases of
smallpox, scarlet fever, or other fever,
onions sliced and kept in the room will
absorb the bad air; the fever will soon
disappear they must be changed very
often.
How TO CURE DYsPEPsIA.-Dr. Mich
OILS, who has made a series of dietetic
experiments on himself, has arrived at
the conclusions that, if the stomach is
allowed to rest, any case of dyspepsia
may be cured that the diet question
was at the root of all diseases that pure
blood can only be made from pure food,
and that, if the drink of nation were
pure and free from stimulating quail
ties, and the food was also pure, the re-
suit would be pure health.
A HEALTHFUL Practice. the
clothing, and, standing erect, throw the
shoulders well back, then hands behind,
and the breast forward. In this position
draw slowly as deep an inspiration as
possible and retain it by an increased
effort for a few seconds; the breathe it
gradually forth. After a few natural
breaths, repeat the long inspiration.
Let this be done for ten or fifteen min
utes every day, and in six weeks time
very perceptible increase in the dame
ter of the chest and its prominence will
DO evident.
REMEDY FOR TYPHOID FEvER.-A new
remedy, proposed by DIR. Meter, of
Strasburg, to be used in typhoid fever,
has been published. It's salutary effects
are officially authenticated. 1t consists
of decoction made of one htre barley
water, 100 grammes vinegar, and 100
grammes liquid honey, with which the
throat, mouth and mares are to be washed
out, in order to remove organic matters
which are secreted and deposited there,
and which decompose and are likely to
be swallowed, or reabsorbed with in
creased toxic effects.
CHILBLAINs.-Itis a singular fact that,
in the case of an affection of 80 common
occurrence and often so tormenting, but
few people know that the cheapest and
most effectual remedy is before their
eyes every day. 1t is fire. Although it
may seem paradox to allay infamma-
ton with fire, yet it must be remem-
bered that this form of it has peculiar
character, and does not yield to common
antiphlogistic treatment. Hold the
parts afflicted as close to an open fire as
you can bear-so close that it will pro-
duce in them, owing to their morbidlv-
sensitive condition, the sensation of
burning; continue this for from ten to
twenty minutes. That will give relief
to the intolerable itching and tingling at
once for that day. If they return, as
they probably will in milder form next
day, repeat the treatment-they will dis
appear in the course of three or four
days. They are generally produced
when the parts are suddenly exposed to
cold air in moist or perspiring condi-
ton. Put on dry socks before going out
into the cold.
PHILOSOPHY OF LIGHT DIGESTION
In dietetic point of view, it would be
we'll for weak stomachs to remember that
wild birds are more nutritious than theil
domesticated cousins, and more digesti
BILE. But the white breast or wing of 8
chicken is less heating than the flesh Of
winged game. Other game, such as
venison, which is dark colored, and con
tains large portion of febrin, produces
highly stimulating chyle, and, conse
quently, the digestion is an easy an6
rapid affair for the stomach. But
though the winter meats may be de
tanned longer in the stomach, furnish
less stimulating chyle, and be suffered
to run into acetous fermentation, theil
lesser stimulating quality may recon
mend them when the general system il
not in want of spur. Meats are whole
some, or otherwise, lees with referenc,
to themselves than to the consumer
"To assert thing to be wholesome,
says Van Swieten, without knowl
edge of the condition of the person TO
whom it is intended, is like sailor pro
nouncing the wind to be fair, withou
knowing to what port the vessel i
bound"
COOKERY FOR THE SICK.- Water Cru
el.-Into quart of boiling water sti
two table-spoonfuls of Indian meal, pre-
viously wet with little cold water ad,
salt and boil at least one-half hour
When served, pour spoonful of thick
sweet cream over each saucerful. but d
not stir into the Cruel d. Rice Cruel
Into one pint and half of water put
large spoonful of unground rice and le
boil until soft; strain; add one pint {
new milk; and boil again for few nil
utes. If ground rice is used, mix
spoonful of it with little cold water an
3 stir into the water boil for five or 81
5 minutes, stirring constantly; season wit
salt, and, if the patient can bear il,
D piece of butter the size of walnut
{ some season with sugar and nutmeg.
/ RAN Custard diseases of I'll
Q stomach when very delicate food is r,
! quired, this custard is excellent. Bet
r up an egg with sugar TO taste; add GU
Q Of milk and whatever favoring liked.
q 7dpiocd. -Tkis is also very harmless
b Soak in cold water for two or three hour
s cook slowly; serve with cream, sugi
and fiavoring. Egg SOup.-Beat u
q egg in a teacup, add salt, pepper, an
a pour over it boiling water to cook it