Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-11-03
NUMBER 80
THE FAMILY DOCTOR.

THE tub OF cold water is an excellent
tonic, at any season of the year.
DAMP beds give cold from the loss of
heat they occasion to the occupant.
POISONING may result from imperfect
ly-cleaned copper cooking utensils.
TOBACCO has depressing action in
Z the intellectual development. Its in
fiuence clogs all the intellectual faculties,
and especially the memory.
How many times I have heard this
said g. could get along nicely with
my work if my feet did not feel so I'M
comfortable and even painful" With
out any doubt the woman who makes
this remark goes about the house in
thin, loose slippers. used to do it my
self l thought l had to because others
did, but few experiments convinced
me that the only way to do work COM
fortably Is to wear thick-soled shoes,
One very soon becomes accustomed to
them, and will find great relief. There
Is always more or less running out doors
to be done, and there is great danger of
taking cold if the feet are not well pro-
tected.-E " b.. IN NeaC York Post
WATcH THnrTHRoar.--
Ii people would watch and examine the
Threats of those complaining of sore
throat or of difficulty of swallowing Tor
if they do not complain of either but
are feeling ilD, they will often find suf-
tclent cause to seek medical aid. This
Is important, particularly and specially
so III children. Watch their Threats.
1t is not difficult to do. Take a smooth.
handled tablespoon and gently depress
the tongue before a strong light. and
You will be enabled TO examine the
throat without much trouble. For
number of years, and in many cases of
diphtheria, | have used the following
prescription with entire satisfaction and
IT has the favorable countenance of the
profession, at least, those who have en-
ployed it, in the treatment of diphthe-
ria, rs one of the best Chlorate of DO
tassium, two drains hydrochloric acid.
twenty drops; simple sirup, one fluid
ounce; distilled water, sufficient quanti-
ty to make eight fluid ounces. Dose
From one teaspoonful e. one table,
spoonful according to tho age of the
patlent), with or without small addi-
ton OF water, every two or three hours.
1t can also be used as gargle where
patients are old enough intelligently to
do so. 1t should be swallowed slowly.
so that when it cannot be used rs n eargle
1t may come in contact with every
part of the throat and not be taken
down at gulp. This mixture must be
properly combined, or it is of little
value. The potassium must be powdered
and put in perfectly dry bottle. then
the acid is to be added, gently agitating
the mixture. until free chlorine is gwen
off; then gradually add the water and
sirup. When it is thus properly made,
it is of yellowish. appearance, with de-
cided smell of chlorine. 1t should be
well corked and kept in a dark place.
that it may not be changed by the suns
rays or the light In this preparation
we have positive disinfectant to some
degree solvent OF the deposit, and also
a slight tonic. Physicians who have
used this prescription will continue to
do so, and those who have not are adj
vised to do so. The tinctuye of the
murlate of iron. in doses Of five to ten.
or twenty drops, is also another remedy
OF undoubted value. Good alime tation
and stimulants all have their place and
use In the treatment of diphtheria. The
above prescription is not panacea, but
it is safe and trustworthy, ana | am of
the opinion, if it Is used carly in diph-
:isgai~, .''a will not hqye so many Of these
bad cases 1t is not to be depended
upon alone, but is ona il ~, 100
Every case of diphtnefrss q ,. .iie "ts ISL,
best medical skill and the most careful
discrimination in the selection of rene
dial agens with strict hygienic and san
itary regulations. -.Nedicus, ia Abany
argus.