The Osceola times., 1881-09-03
TIE HOUSEHOLD.
Timely saxgessioss on How to Keep Cool
ana be Healthy.
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The heated term is upon U.s. and II
behOoYes every Intelligent persnn 70
look carefully after the health OF their
bolsehOli and take heed 10 die, snd
c.othine. avoid unnecessary exposure.
espec ally to the damp evening air Of
oar summer nights and the excessive
heat OF the day.
Excessive heat Is much ike excessive
cold. both zili produce tad effects upon
The physical - stem. but bad manage
ueut 6ftener produces suffering and
disease. Frequent bathing o; the whole
BODY j. very essential, yet If it Is not
rjehtly administered il may produce
Ii.esse. 4 bafb before refining or al
rising can never be out Of place. Going
in swimming or bathing while in ex-
se,.iye perspiraticn is also frequent
cause OF illness. Salt water bathing Is
highly recommended. but daily bath
Is a decided luxury If not taken directly
after meal.
Drinking large quantities Of ice water
hen the body i greatly heated, or par
gaking too freely Of ices or stimulating
thinks, should be carefully avoided.
Iced tea and coffee are very desirable as
a drink, a. they sot as tonic on the
system and are better than ICED water.
Ice Is a luxury in warm weather, and
= rezlly quite essential, and ought to be
oOtsiu4ole by every family under the
simple aud economical method Of storing
nJw iuir duced. A small piece Of lcs
wall keep long time II It Is wrapped IL
three or four thicsneEses Of vOO.en clJ'h
and kept in cool place.
A cheap and effective ice box can be
made uv placing ore tight box within
another, leavIn. a space Of three inches
bety cen the sides Of the two to I'll in
with bounded charcoal or sawdusi. Zach
box mus, have q tigh, lid, and between
the space Of the covers piece Of fiannei
Of several folds should De Land. Then Z
clarse wOo!en cover should be thrown
over the whole.
We should be careful 10 keep the
stomach IN good order-free Of acldiiy,
which j. o:tenth cause OF Inflammation.
A little soda water taken after full
neal, will often prove an anti lots 10
;uis trouble. If you cannot obtain /. al
the druggists in the form Of eferyes-
E eence, you can take a half te4spoouful
q common baking soda dissolved In s
cold water and drink ii.
Care should alwsys be taken in the
selection Of suitable food for both old
and Young. Rlce, taOioca, farina, s2so
aud graham -four cln be prepared IN
mum beriess wEys and are well adapted
f-rr GUNNER a--s, 90 70 ;snpt ihA sr-
netite Of the mot EsiidiOGs; lamb.
chicken. 6sh and all white fieshei fowls
are in sea-Jn, s.s1 all kinds Of vegetables
and fruits; stoned fruit and berries can
be eaten with moderation Mix should
be us.el freely By those that ike il; ii j.
not drink alone, but food a. well. At
this season solid food need not enter a.
lzrzely into our dietary.
The frequent eh2nEn aud slrIng 81
al under clothing and bedding ia also
yery conductive TO good health When
the sun shines out clear and bright, but
not hot. and there j. a gentle breeze
bring out the beis and pillows, place
item on clo lie. line, beat them strongly
and let them remain a few hours. and
you will be charmed with the elasticity
Of both pillows aud mattfesses. Chill
dren's teis especially need ~ be aired
10 this manner ifyou would have theIi
sleep refreshing. Every room that i:
occupied in the house should be vel
ventilated daily.
The kitchen siak-drains and eellal
should be well attended to. Clean oui
the drains and sprinkle well with 4
strong solution Of eoplsr2s water, placs
chloride Of lime IN esr;hen dishes and
set them OF the eel ar bottom in some
out OF the way corner where it will no
ge; disturbed. Chloride Of lime and
copperas are both good disinfectants
At this season oi the year the old saw
"an ounce Of prevention Is worth 1
round of cure" should strike each one
Of Us very iJrcibiy, and We should aci
gccOrdiusiy.