Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-10
Interesting Essays.

IN the school Of Homeopathy the follow
ing very Interesting ideas were advanced.
We give short synopsis of few essays.
An essay upon the use of an@sthetics
was read by DR.. G. Adams. He com.
menced by stating that since the intro
ductton Of ether and chloroform by Nor
ton and Simpson, large share of attsn-
ton has been given TO the use of anasthe.
ties by the profession. Their use was so
often fraught with danger, however, that
constant vigilance was required. He be-
llevsd that no agent would ever be dis.
covered which would not occasionally
prove fatal to patients. Those medical
men who objected to the use of ether and
shloroform, had tried variety of agents
either theoretically or experimentally,
but they have, with two exceptions, been
abandoned IS unreliable. He therefore
would only consider sulphuric ether,
chloroform, bichloride of methvline or
methyline ether, and bromide of ethyl
or hydrobromic ether.
Az the two first, ether and chleroform
have been largely used for thirty years,
the profession were familiar with their
effects. In comparing the two he sum.
med mp chloroform as pleasant to the in
haler, quick in action, and more evanes-
cent in effect. It's administration is often
followed by nausea and vomiting, and it
has been ascertained that death resulted
in one out Of 1880 administrations.
Ether is pungent in i:s odor, slow in
action, and slowly recovered from. Its
use is frequently followed by vomiting,
nausea often being very persistent, and
death asa result being directly attributed
to ether once in $4,000 cases. He did
not think, however, that the apparent
safety OF ether was fairly shown, as most
of the deaths presumably occurring from
chlorofsrm were IN reality due to other
causes, such IS the shock incident upon
ito administration. Deaths seldom occur
from the after effects Of chloroform. He
thought that old people and children
were less likely to snffer from chloroform
while they arc most profoundly affected
by ether. He advised that tho conditions
to be observed, in cases where chloroform
Is given, should be that the patient should
take no food for three hours previous to
administration. A slight stllnulant
should be given if the patient has been
fasting before its administration, and,
lastly, the patient should receive the
agent in recumbent position, and with
loosene ed clothing. Directions for action
in case of syncope resulting were given,
and ammonia and the nitrate of amyl
recommended az andidotss.
Ofthe Bureau of Hygiene, DR.. F. H.
Van Liew, of Aurora, Chairman OF that
bureau, read an essay. He deprecated the
overlooking of the child's mind before its
little legs could carry the body around.
He reproved, he eaid, mother who had
taught her child the alphabet before it
was 2 years old. He had decided objec-
tions to teaching children theology and
all about Melch,zedek, Bslshazzar, and
other Scriptural characters, who have as
much to do with our modern life AZ the
formation of tossiliferous rock has to do
with the cultivation of corn. It was
only wonder that there were not more
Bob Ingsrsolls. He had much to say in
favor Of due rest and recreation. Chill
drsn should be our samples for mental
hygiene; their natural movements are our
guide. TO ardent spirits, the use of
tobacco, and over.eating were to be lat.
tributable many of the evil conditions of
mental hygiene. Eating and sociability
should never be divorced. Eating IN SOL
itude IL wolfsh. The business rush
which is the characteristic of this nation
is one Of the great evils which the peo-
pie have to contend against. This is
proved by the increase of insanity. He
had no belief in remedies for diseased
mental conditions, but rather looked for
pleasing social surroundings to represent
DR.. T. G. Duncan, in an interesting re-.
pert on the subject, offered the following
seasonable hints on the management of
children: "There il this year," said Dr.
Duncan, "a great tendency to rheumatism,
which indicates that arrangements of the
stomache and bowels will be more fire.
quent and severe than usual, demanding
the most watchful care as to food and
clothing. The clothing should bt
changed with the weather. There is ne
! more fruitful cause of sickness thar
heavy clothing on hot day and lieh
clothing on cool day. Another point
4 heated child wants to drink large guam
titles Of water, which will be likely t
cause bowel troubles. Water they mus
have, as it is food, but if the hands an(
face are bathed first they will usually no
drink too much. Hearty food should no
be allowed children At night, especial,
small children. If vomiting or diarrhea
most easily digestcd in small quantities
It is a mistaken kindness to feed or nurs
q vomiting or diarrhaic child. Whel
6UCu y CAl4u uA6 ICVCL p0luS III HA
should be lost in securing medical ad
vice." The paper was replete will
prac teal hints with regard to the treat
ment Of tho subject, and it commanded
the close attention of the convention.
| IT is cruel for the parents to let thei
children suffer with coughs and colds
which in 30 many cases lead to consump
tion and premature death. Give DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup. Price rs cents {
bottle.
! Mr.. J. E. TURNER who has beel
buying butter here for the last six year.
is still in the field. His old friends vii
not forget him but We would remind al
who have mot become acquainted witt
him that he occupies Chambers ole
} stand on Mill street, and he pays tn
highest market price, in cash, for butter
and invites all who have butter to sell Il
give him call. He has excellent facili
tics for packing, and has nearly ca
load now. readv for TRANSFORMATION. Civ