Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1885-01-28
what to do Before the Doctor Arrives

ment attending tnt CIRCUMSTANCES, tucy
become confused and forget all they
know about It, The following sug-
gestions might be pasted up on the
inside of the closet or bookcase door,
where they could be referred to
promptly:
For stomach cramps, ginger-ale or
teaspoonful of the tincture OF ginger
in half glass of water, in which half
teasyoontu of soda has been dis
solved.
Swallowing saliva often relieves a
sour stomach.
Hot dry ilannels, applied as hot as
possible, for neuralgia.
Whooping cough paroxysms are re-
lieved by breathing the fumes OF car
bolic acid or urpentine.
For cold in the head, nothing is
better than powdered borax shifted up
the nostrils.
A strong solution Of bicarbonate of
soda (baking Soda, taken frequently,
is Il reliable remedy for dlarrhGal
troubles, particularly those arising
from acidily of the stomach.
a standing antidote for poison by
dew, poison oak, IVY, etc. is to take a
handful of qucklime, dissolve 1t IN
water, let it stand half an hour, then
paint the poisoned parts with it. A
few applications never fail to cure the
most aggravated cases.
If children do not thrive on fresh
milk, it should be boiled.
Powdered resin is the best thing to
stop bleeding from cuts. Alter the
powder is sprinkled on, wrap the
wound with soft cotton cloth. When
the wound begins to feel feverish, wet
it with cold water.
For burns sweet oil and cotton are
standard remedies. If they are not at
hand sprinkle the burned part with
flour and wrap loosely with soft
cloth. Don't remove the dressing
until the inflammation subsidies, as 1t
will break the new skin that is form
ing.
For nose bleeding battle the face
and neck with cold water.
Ii an artery Is severed tie small
cord or handkerchief lightly above it..
For bilious collie, soda and ginger in
hot water. 1t may be taken freely.
Broken limbs should be placed in
natural positions and The patient kept
quiet until the surgeon arrives.
Nervous spasms are usually relieved
by little salt taken into the mouth
and allowed to dissolve
Hemnrrhages of the lungs or stom-
ach promptly checked by 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
applying cloth, wet with cold water,
to the back of the neck.
For pains in the chest and stomach
us much Dover's powder as will lie on
a silver five-cent piece.
Wind collie is promptly relieved by
peppermint essence, taken with a little
warm water. For small children it
may be sweetened Paregoric is also
good.
Chlorate of potash dissolved in
water Is standard remedy for sore
throat, particularly if the throat feels
raw.
Tickling in the throat is best re-
lieved by gargle of salt and water.
Indigestion is prolific cause OF
collie, diarrhGa, headache constipation
and many of The diseases OF the blad-
der Food that is not digested becomes
powerfully acid and causes irritation
and Inflammation wherever it touches.
Many fevers are caused by it. Pepsin
is the best remedy, if taken immedi-
ately after eating. Ii pepsin is not
taken, the acidity shonld be controlled
by bicarbonate of soda or potash.
St,,b Nf ha ptA,narh 10
promptly relieved by drinking tea
cupful of hot soda and water. If It
brings the offending matter up, SO
much the better.
A teaspoonful of ground mustard in
cup of warm water is prompt aud
reliable emetc, and should be resorted
to in cases of poisoning or cramps in
the stomach caused by over eating.
Pains in the side are most promptly
relieved by the application of mustard.
Sprains and bruises call for the ap.
plieation of tincture of arnica.
Avoid purgatives and strong physics,
as they not only do no good but are
positively hurtful. Pills may relieve
for time, but seldom cure. Stomach
bitters are snare, and only create
desire for stimuants.
Eat only such things as agree with
you and not too much at time. By
needing the warning of your stomach,
many doctors bills and even under.
takers, too, may be avoided. Give
children plenty of milk and bread,
graham or oatmeal crackers and good
ripe fruit. They will not only thrive
on this diet, hut keep healthy.
In every house there should be a
little nook in which few simples are
kept. Among them should be extract
of ginger, Dover's powder, peppermint.
chlorate of potash, bicarbonate of soda
sweet oil, paregoric, camphor, arnica,
a bottle of pure whisky, cotton, old
muslin for bandages, sticking plaster,
a box of ground mustard and some
ready made mustard plasters. Always
strike light when you go to get any
of these and be sure you have the right