The Red Cloud chief., 1884-11-07
The Aged.

1t is very difficult for us to appreciate
the fact that the rapid flight Of ''tather
Time is constantly robbing us Of our
physical lowers, after we have passed
the prime OF life. We are unwilling 20
admit naturally - that the vivacity.
the elasticity and the physical vigor Of
youth have measureably passed away,
even when we have reached threeScOre
years. This is true. however, while it
is utterly impossible TO escape grow
ing DID," prematurely, save by needing
the warnings given us by \ natural
disinclinatiUn To exercise with u usual
activity and vivacity. As We advance
in life, there is an increasing love of
home, of rest and quiet, our movements
being correspOnd.ngly measured and
moderate.
just to the extent, therefore. that we
attempt, from habit or false ideas. to
continue our early customs. labOring
and walking at the former speed. we
shall do SO at a disadvantage. unnec
esSarily c%xhausting u vital forces
con family on the wane. II the Young
choose to Outstrip us in any respect. it
is wise to allow them the liberty. fol-
lowing our natural inclinatiOnS, which
are safe guides. as u general principle.
The human body-like machinery run
ut "A dangerous rate of speed is rapid
ly destroyed, soon getting beyond re-
pairs. In youth there is a r~ecuperative
power which will justify-for u time. a:
Ieast-far more undue effort than can
be safely tOlerat d in advanced life.
This fact i well illustrated by the many
deaths OF the aged. particularly during
the wy hot or the very cod weat er;
these eNtrem S proving too much tor
the reduced forces of the intirm.
The abuse of the digestive organs is
prominent among the active causes of
disease among the aged. some times
called nervous prostraiiOn.' Far too
many wholly retire from business years
before it is udicious to Go so. provided
one will labor according to the then
existing strength, passing &C INDECENT
lie. save IN the matter OF eating. % n
tipulng TO take the same food. In kind
and quantity. that seemed necessary
when an active Ii e sharpened the APP
petite. During the growth OF the
body. particularly when there is an Dn-
usual activity. the appetite will he cor
reSpondlngly active, attended ~ a SIM
lar digestive power. But. in after lie.
when the powers are moderate in their
activity. with far less demand for uu-
tr:tion 10 sustain the heat OF the
body the natural appetite is far less
urgent in its demands. true 10 the n
cess ~ of the case aside from morbid
desires. based ON habits. About one
hal there ore, If the food actually
needed by the young man. active and
vigorous. while rap.div growing. will
suffice for the aged. of the same size.
while doing but little labor. or none re
quiring exertion. II. however. those \
little past the prime of Life leave an &C
tive bus ness. leading one of compare
tive Incidence. without 3 corresponding
change in diet. reading political apes.
eating. drinking. smoking. etc. oocu-
plying o o. their time. digestive de-
engagements, liver difficulties. bowel
weaknesses. and q sudden death will 90
the legitimate results. While il is un-
wise TO reiinquish business and lab n,
wholly. long before one is absolutely
anable to LABOR. it is safe. imperative,
ii the health is regarded. to be mode
rate in I'll our movements. our eating,
our artific al habits and particularly in
what should be REGARDED rs our ;ndnl-
Scnces.-G0ldcn kaIe.