The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-09-04

/ In no other land than ours, is there such
profusion and variety of food, and certainly
There is no other where there Is so much
waste caused by indifference aud carclessness
and gross ignorance of the principles winch
ought to govern the preparation OF food.
An instantaneous remedy for one who has
swallowed poison is a heaping tcaspoonlul OF
common salt and as much ground mustard
stirred rapidly IN a teaeupful OF water warm
or cold, and swallowed Immediately. After
vomiting, swallow half teacup OF strong
coffee
Good nourishlng food, and wholesome plain
cooking, If introduced in thousands OF family
circles which are now unhappy without
knowing why, would result in improved
health, happier tempers, more ability anu
disposition to work, better incomes and high
er and nObler lives.
Families who do not have spring water
should boil and then cool that which is for
the drinking pitchers. Much disease is pro
duced by impure water, especially In times
of drought Too much care cannot be taken
of ice pitchers and coolers. These should be
washed every morning with hot soda suds
and well dried before filling
The latter days of August the superlnten
dent of the famly's welfare must be on the
alert to prevent diseases which invariably ap
pear during the August dog days. 1t Will bt
observed by those carefully noting the peri
ods when disorders occur that the last month
of each season develops complaints peculiar
to Its temperature. During June and July
the evenings are warm, and the miasma
which arises rs the dew begins to fall, ascends
but in August as soon as the sun sinks be
hind the horizon the air is chilly and PERM
clous. Napors from vegetation hang about in
heavy wells slpkpninr those their vicinity
Malaria in It's many forms crops out; hay
fever and the various forms of catarrhal aztec
lions attack those with sensitive nasal mem
brancs, and bowel complaints are prevaien
and difficult to control.
: 1t must be apparent to all that the mos
robust constitution must suffer more or les
from the severe and protracted heat OF thl:
summer. Unusual care will have to be exer
clsed over those who have had chllls an(
fever, and those subject to any form of dis
ease. 1t is hazardous to sit out of doors Aug
, ust evenings after eight o'clock, and 1t is par
ucuarly unhealhtul to be on the water nigh
times during this month There is grea
temptation after the strong heat of midday Il
enjoy the cool twilight under the trees, o
rowing or sailing on some attractive sheet
water; but it Is very imprudent and children
especially should be compelled to keep from
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We are never more affected by diet than a
this season. The housewife can ward off i'll
ness by giving attention to her table, and witt
pains may serve that which is both healthfu
and delicious. All fried and greasy far
should be prohibited. Breakfast should b
fresh bread and pancake giving way to toast
:. dried and dipped. Berries, currants, o
peaches oatmeal homlny, or wheaton grit
, Served with cream) picked up Goldfish
stewed kidney or liver hash, and stewed o
f roasted potatoes. Tomatoes, sliced and iced
or fresh cucumber salad adds to The morning
meal Those who relish onions should PAL
take freely of them. They are anti-scrobuti
t and are particularly soothing to nervous pei
sons.
5 Late dinners, every one Is aware, are not
= healthful as those eaten at noon; yet the
g seem to be necessary, as few gentlemen are a
G home in the middle of the day, and those &C
, customed to dining at night seldom rellsl
= more than luncheon at one O'Clock. 1t i
| absolutely dangerous at this season TO ALLOW
2 children to eat hearty food at evening, there
fore they must have broiled steak or chop a
t noon Boiled beef of tender cut is eXcelen
: and nutritious for the childrens dinner.
1 possible have supper instead of regular dir
: ner from now until September. lfjudiciousl
f planned 1t will usually give satisfaction. Di:
1 card soups and pastries, ana besides desscl
f Of fruit have but one course for the meal.