The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-02-28
COLD WEATHER RULES.
some Ancient Advice Dressed Up In New
Language.

some Ancient Advice Dressed Up In New
Language.
Always regulate the clothing 70 suit tho
temuerature. A too heavy wrap induces
copious perspiration, thus causing debility
and consequently the danger Of taking GOLD
il increased. Always open or throw on q
wrap on going into a warmer atmosphere.
Keen the back. especially between the
shoulder. blades, well protected. a. we'll 40
tho chest.
Never lean the back against anything
cold.
After exercising never ride in an open
carriage or near an open car window. Avoid
draughts. in or out OF doors.
Never stand still in the streets: especially
after walking, and most espcolai!y where
exposed to u cold wind. Also avoid stand
ing on ice OF
Keep the mouth closed as mucu ~ pos-
sible when in the open air, pAls.Ouss.,s
upon first going from 4 warm ~
by breathing through the nose the III. ue-
comes warmed before reaching the IunHs.
A silk handkerchief, u piece OF loosely
woven WOODEN cloth or knitted wooden ma
terial. placed over the mouth or nose, or
the mouth only, when in the open ar, u
very beneficial for persons who have weak
lungs, and should never be neglected wneh
the temperature is at or below freez'hs
point.
Never take warm drinks Immediately be-
fore going out into the cold, and never
start on a journey in the morning pefole
eating breakfast.
Keep tho temperature OF the house even,
and secure good ventilation from the put
side air. without u draught. Every room
in the house SHOULD be thoroughly aired
every day.
A fire in a sleeping apartment is not de-
sirable, excepting for All invalid; even
for q sick person the temperature shonld De
lower at night, and the rest will be better
if the room be thoroughly aired before set
ting for the night.
II necessary to occupy u room that can
not be heated, do not go to it when over,
heated, disrobe quickly and wear flannel
night clothes.
4 person in good health should never
wear the same clothing at night. even the
~fisnnels, that are worn in the daytime:
After airing during the night f1annels anord
more warmth the next day.
Never go to bed with cold or damp feet.
If subject to cold feet, rub them thorough
bed. Strictly avoid anything heated-a
soapstone. flat. iron, ETC.. for keeping the
feet warm in bed. 1t makes them tender.
Use, instead, knitted bed shoes or stock
ings. or use very large WOODEN SOCKS or
stockings. Hosiery Of the usual size worn
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remain cold.
A quick rubbing all over the body with .
rough towel. a flesh brush or horse-hair
gloves. is an excellent thing to do just be-
fore going to bed, as it quickens tue circu-
lation and often induces quiet sleep: but
this should not be dom in a room where the
temperature is SO low as to suddenly chill
the pody when the clothing is removed.
Never omit regular bathing in cold wealth
er. and the s%ymIathic exercise and rubbing;
When the circulation of the blood is good
and the skin in condition, one can resist
the cold much more successfully, and with
less clothing. When the skin is inactive
and the circulation is poor. the condition il
favorable to congestion, and one is liable
to take cold easily.
After taking cold' attend to it at once
don't let il run its course and develop
into pneumonia or some other equally dan
gerous phase. II hoarse, speak as little as
possible until the h%oarseness passes off,
Uemoregt.