The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Useful 1oussAoaA xins..


Useful 1oussAolA xinA,.
H1ccouaHs.-Sit erect and initiate
he lungs fully. Then, retaining the
oreath, bend forward slowly until the
chest meets the knees. After slowly
raising again to the erect posture ex-
.ale the breath. Repeat this process q
second time, and the nerves will be
found to have received an access of en-
orgy that will enable them to perform
their natural functions.
-Four brothers in Schenectady were
lately sick at the same time with "filth
fever"-commonly known as typhoid
and two died and were buried in one
grave. The trouble all came of sdrink-
ing water from q we'll into which cess
pool drained"
An English doctor who has given
nuch attention to the important SUBJ
jcct celebrates milk with well-cooked
oatmeal porridge, as the best possible
food with which to raise children to ro-
bust men and women, and as of equal
benefit to adult invalids, with perhaps
bread or whole wheat as substitute for
the meal. Dyspeptics especially often
regain wonderful strength and I" pick up
flesh at wonderful rapid rate" on this
simple but perfect diet of Natures own
providing.
An excellent preparation for softening
the hands is made Of equal parts of
lamb suet and of glycerine; melt them
gently together, add few drops of
some strong perfume, and use after
bathing; rub a little thoroughly into
the skin.
Cases of poisoning by timed provis-
ions multiply. Lately dozen persons
in GLASGOW who ate of the same lot of
canned mutton were taken sick, and one
boy died in consequence, as surgeon
certified. Latest advices from Norris
town, Tenn, announced the death, after
excruciating suffering, and despite the
use of every known antidote, of the
three Guthrie children, who had canned
black-bcrries for supper, and the moth
er was past help. The father did not
taste the fruit and so escaped with his
life."
It is generally best to break an en-
gagement by letter, as by this means
one can express himself or herself more
clearly, and give the true reasons for
his or her course much better than in a
personal interview. The letter should
be accompanied by everything in the
way of portraits, letters, or gifts re-
ceived during the engagement. Such a
letter should be acknowledged in dig
nified manner, and no effort made to
change the decision of the writer, unless
there is good reason to believe that he
or she is mistaken in his or her ideas.
There is nothing more convenient for
house keepers than a compartment bag
for worsteds, pieces of wooden and
linen, crocheting, etc. 1t may he made
of cashmere, poplin or plaid goods,
and lined with cretonne, or the whole
made of cretonne. A needle-book will
be a convenient addition.
The bib apron is again popular. All
sorts of goods are used in its manufac-
ture, from lace to velvet. Exquisite
ones are fashioned of white lace, and
those of red velvet pleasingly relieve a
black dress. Cehenille is favorite
material for these fancy dress protectors,
which are three-quarters Of a yard
square and closely gathered at the
waist.
1NFLAMED EYEL1Ds.--B. L. T. says a
bathing in hot salt water is very effect
i've. P. V. V, writes: "A little fine
table salt under eyelids inhamed from
granulations will if not too badly dis
eased, cure them; in all cases will re-
lieve. If from simple Inflammation I
have (and for twenty-five years not
known a failure) used the white of an
egg beaten with tiny piece of alumni.
When stiff spread on piece of close
lace and lay on the closed eyes. The
oftener this is applied the quicker the
relief" H. S. writes: 1.-TWO teaspoon
fuls of pulverized borax, one spirits of
camphor, one pint of water. If the
eyelids are much indamed add more
water. The above is harmless and
very effectual remedy. It may be ap-
piled whenever the sufferer pleases"