Telegram-herald., 1888-02-28
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culiaess q ksarisg Ehics are among the
gsgAl, 5at not uaissrza. infrmiues o. age
la a. these particulars there . very great
variety IN individuals some Of those who
live tAs loaT~st rse.in III ths last more Of
their original n,e~tsl cs-.clry, wl,h good
sirat, hearls< and muscular strength, than
those whos- life ersrev il exhausted not
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POWERS 90 DIGESTION
The caro- OF tbs ssei IS subject which
must concern all, although % sosns II Us the
tir,s wh-a 10 snail ned "a. application OF
correct nsnss,nen. Ray sem afar OF Il
= easv % reason out The most imperative
needs We know that the powers Of diges-
tion must necessarily be weaker a. 20 than in
early hfe, hence the importance Of correct
ois-etlc regimen Food IaUst De taken
oftener and les IN amount 81 each feeding.
After person has r-acr-d the age lust
stated, ne should take feed four times day
until e - 20 wears old. then. for the next
ten years that he lives, i've rea.s each day
are none too many, and rs food should DO
simple and easily digested There are very
few people near the age Of 90 who have
Macy sound teeth; therefore, during the
years vhica follow their loss, unless false
ear Ss worn. their diet should be LIQUID. and
made ~ largely of rallk B-~f tea, and
fuid extracts Of beef, properly prepared, are
81 great assistance in feedsns ths aged
After three score yearr and ten have been
reached, earlier II i5 appears necessary, it
VIII be well 20 commence tbs uss OF stimu-
lants- it cannot b denied that By the Judi
cious administration OF alcohol 20 the aged
better health and longer lie =, promoted
OF course IL must be wisely given, or, instead
cf a benefit, it VIII prove an Injury The
question naturally arises what quantity may
&c safely allowed ,ad onlv -ood follow its
usei No rue applicable alike IN al cases
can bc given: e-cA case must be studied, and
tnc e-tinate mats OF individual needs II a
general way. it may De- said that when de
elmo IN the vital powers, in CONSEQUENCE Of
oil age. IS reached. be Il 81 ths are Of Is. 20.
or later, use Of stiInuisnts may propsriy com
n1eace. II TIE subject has hcen habituated
% the u-o Of alcoholic DRINKS. then the
quantity allowed him may bs greater
bat II &c kas liv-d temperate life, a
tenspoonful Of whisky or brandy, CT a
/ ,lcssertsPoOafnl or the stronger wines,
sherry, etc, nay be properly given before
bis m>s1s. Alcohol will improve his appc-
tite, stimulate digestion and quicken circula-
tion. IA hs declines in life, and bis strength
T fails, the quantity viii need to be increased
somewhat. The conservative reader will
kindly understand as. that we advise alcohol
7 in old are a. an accessory food. Not only
( would re discourage its use fer any other
purpoee unless it Be- medicinal, but We most
emphatscslly condemn IL Give the old man
+ o. woman regular dose, Of = tssspoonful OF
more II needed. ~ whisky, or son1e stinnu.
Ian. equally rs stross. or the equivalent il
/ wines. and {. or sh- VIII bs better for il
sad. We doubt ro,. viii livs 20 greater age