The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22
How TO Cure "A Cold.

There is not more undignifed aiment in
the whole list of the ills that flesh Is heir 20
than "a cold in the head Pocket haudker-
chiefs are at premium. and the sufferer feels
that silk ones are the one luxury III life worth
having.
Vigorous treatment in the beginning will
abort it if it is commenced with the first symp-
toms Send 10 the druggist for a mixture
containing sulphate of atrOpa one two hun
bred and fOrteth of "A grain bi-sulphate Of
quiniue. two grains. and FOwlcrs' solution,
five drops. TO each dose. Take u dose once in
two hours for three or four times or until
the throat begins 10 feel slightly dry. II this
does not entirelvrclie the symptoms. repeat
the treatment tine next day. Copy this pre-
scrption carefully and use IT with care, as
some of the ingredients are poisonous. There
Is no danger IN using 1t II the directions are
followed exactly.
Before going to bed take a warm bath. The
next morning sponge the body rapidly with
tepid water, rubbing il hard until the blood
circulates quickly and the skin Is IN a glow.
Take more exercise than usual and do not
sit in hot room with the windows shut
Mix teaspoonful of cream Of tartar in
tumblerful Of water and drink it during the
day Ii there IL constipation take gentle
laxative, as IA rhubarb pill 1t Is very impor-
tant that all the avenues of the body for car
rying of waste matter should be wide open.
If cold in the head is neglected it may end
in chronic catarrh The membrane that lines
the nose becomes permanently inhamed Gnda
cure IS very difficult if not impossible.
The early symptoms Of measles are like
those OF a cold in the head. This should be
borne in mind, especially with children. and
the rash watched for IL appears IN small,
dark rel dots. first on the forehead and tenn
piles. near the hair
A cold on the chest. n il is popularity called.
Is a far more serious matter than cold IN the
.l.t,
lungs are delicate and there Is predispOsi-
ton to disease OF the chest.
II begins with a feeling of tghtness and
soreness across the chest perhaps now and
then a sharp darling pain and some oppres-
sion. as IT a weight were resting on it. There
Is a slight fever and later a cough
The whole surface should be well rubbed
with warm camphorated oil and covered with
cotton batting, secured in place by broad
strip OF flannel. This should be worn both
day and night and removed piece-meal by
pulling of part OF the batting every night.
The feet should be s0al.d in hot water with
two tablespOOnfuls Of mustard 10 the gallon.
and q glass Of hot lemonade taken If the
invalid bears quinine well. five grains may be
given and repeated twice In twelve hours. II
there Is much pain. apply a mustard plaster
until the skin is red. When there il "A hard.
dry cough, relief will be obtained by inhaling
the steam from a pitcher Of boiling water.
- AAAl N0NEu httbllto iob~fI anu the iuNNllti
begins % eXpectOrate, a teaspoonful Of a good
cough mixture every two hours will help 10
soOthe II. Flaxseed tea. a warm drink of
Cruel hot milk, or beef tea. is very grateful
after a fit OF coughing. A person with u cold
on the chest should stay indoors, and will
get rad OF II sooner in bed than out Of II. If
obliged TO leave the house, warmer stockings
should be worn than usual and the feet well
protected against dampness.
The best way 10 get rid Of a cold is not 10
catch il. Warm nder-hannels and stockings
should be worn in winter and not left off until
the weather is really hot. Then they should
be exchanged Tor thinner ones The feet
should be carefully shielded from damp by
thick soled boots. or India rubbers.
Draughts should be avoided, particularly
cool breeze on the back of the neck, "a pecu-
larly sensitive spot. No one who values
health should go from hot room in the open
air without an extra wrap for protection.
A flannel jacket should be worn over the
night dress at night, aud the habit formed Of
sleeping with the window open.
II the top sash Is let down one inch and the
bottom one raised the same distance the ven
tilatiOn will be better than if either alone
were opened two inchcs.-Home Journal.