The Osceola times., 1882-06-17
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
Caution For Young Ladies-Our Doctor
Hints to Callers ON the Sick.
CAUTION FOR YOUNG LADIES.

Hints TO Callers ON the Sick.
CAUTION FOR YOUNG LADIES.
"By George there's the girl told you
about, who firted with me the other day
the one with the sky-blue neckerchief
and swell hat, with white feather nodding
over her forehead. Sumner, amt she?"
Then followed some words in an un-
dertone, ending with light laugh. "No,
you're notw and the other seized him
roughly by the shoulder by Jove
what do you mean? That girl is my Els
ter. Just You dare speak lightly"
"W.h-e.w ~ interrupted the first speak
er. "Beg pardon, Jack, but you must
teach your sister not to iilrt with strang-
ers if you want her spoken Of with re-
spect," and be vacated the spot which
had become rather warm for him on the
instant.
From our standing-place in doorway
on Washington Street, we searched
among the crowd for the girl with the
"sky-blue neckerchief and swell hat"
We caught glimpse of lovely, viva
cious face, with bright, sparkling eyes,
the white plune dropping over the lings
of dark hair on her forehead, and saw her
/ brother, his face contracted with frown,
ioin her hastily. Evidently she would
not be allowed to wait until she arrived
home for the lecture she needed.
/ The practice of flirting with strangers
on the street, on the hore-cars, in the
restaurants, ttc., 'just for fun" without
the shadow of an introduction, at best
uuder cover OF some iimsy pretext,
which is at once understood by the oppo-
site party. has grown very prevalent.
Don't do it, girls You may have as
much pride of character and self respect
as the most punctilous, well bred lady
who stands upon strict etiquette, but you
won't get credit for it
"But it's such fan to lead them on a
while. and then make fools OF them"
Don't delude yourselves. They don't
see the matter from your standpoint. In
nine cases out Of ten you make your.
selves ridiculous in their eyes, and pam
per their self-conceit, which was too we'll
led before,
We know innocent, pure. minded girls
do such things thoughtlcssly love
of mischief-one leading to another. But
if they could hear the SLY innendoes and
covert insinuations with which their acts
are coupled altergard, their slumbering,
womanly instinct would be aroused, and
they would blush with mortified shame
at the motives imputed to them.
"Prudery !" some girl oxclaims. Very
well, if a woman's opinion is worth moth
ing, ask that of some of your gentleman
acauaintances. We mean neither "old
fopies." as YOU would call them, nor those
scented mustached exquisiies, with three
ounces aud quarter OF brains, or there
abonts, and narrow souls inflated with
self esteem, until each considers himself
the peer the noblcst. Ask seli-respect-
ing, high mind ii man, aud listen to his
opinion.
This is the age of agitation Of "Wom.
ans Rights" We don't know much about
the subject except this, that woman has
a sacred right 10 the respect OF man. We
think the majority ofmcn have natural
instinct in that direction. Let woman
see that the charm be not dissolved by
any act Of hers. Let her scorn to descend
A step beneath her level. Let her carry
herself loitily.
oUR DOCTOR.
For burns sweet oil and cotton are the
standard remedies. If they are not at
hand sprinkle the burned part with flour
and wrap loosely with a soft cloth. Don't
remove the dressing until the iullin.tna-
ton subsidies, as it will break the new
skin that is forming.
For nose bleeding bathe the face and
neck with cold water.
II an artery is severed tie small cord
or handkerchief tightly above it.
For bilious collie soda andgingeT in hot
water. 1t may be taken freely.
Broken limbs should be placed in nat
ural positions and the patient kept quiet
until the surgeon arrives.
Nervous spasins are usually relieved
by little salt taken in the mouth and
allowed to dissolve.
lIemoirhages Of the lungs or stomach
are promptly checked 10y small doses OF
salt The patient should be kept as quiet
as possible.
: Sleeplessness caused by too much blood
in the head may be overcome by apply
ing cloth wet with cold water TO the
back of the neck
J For pains in the chest or stomach, as
much Dover's powder AS will lie on
silver five-cent piece.
Wind collie is promptly relieved by
peppermint essence taken in little warm
, water. For small children il may be
, sweetened. Paregoric is also good
Chloride OF potlsh dissolved in water
is a standard remedy for sore throat,
particularly when the throat feels raw.
HINTS TO CALLEEs on THE SICK.
: /. Only call at the door, unless you
are sure your friend is able to see YOU
J without harm.
.. Enter and leave the house, and
! move about the room quietly.
, ;. Carry a cheerful face, and speak
cheerful words.
4. In order to cheer you need tell no
lies.
5. lfyour friend ia very sick do not
, fall into gay and careless talk in the at
tempt to be cheerful.
8. Do not ask questions, and thus
obige your friend to talk.
Z. Talk about something outside, and
not about the disease and circumstances
of the patient.
s. Tell the news, but not the list Of
the sick and dying.
9. If possible carry something with
you to please the eye and relieve the
monotony of the sick room, a flower. or
even a picture, which you can loan for a
, few days.
10. III desirable, some little delicacy
, to tempt the appetite will be well be-
slowed but nothing could be more a
complete illustration of mistaken kind
ness than the common custom of tempt
, ing sick persons TO eat such wholesome
things as rich cakes, preserves, sweet
meats, etc.