Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-08-29
a FEW HEALTH LilNTa
Wearing Night Cloih.---Drc~sing the Neck
Outer Nrap---soot Coverings.


II cannot I've generally known that we
practically breathe through the skin-in
other word, that tho skim has a function
something like that of the lungs Il can
not, Of course bc active unless kept
clean. But ~ other WAYS than by neglect
OF cleanliness can It's usefulness be i'm
paired Tight clothing crippies II and
keeps the pulnonS when should be thrown
out at the surface locked up in the sNs-
tenn and also shuts ont pure air which
should reach the skin la purchasing un.
der'luthing, therefore. Il should be 80
large that, even after frequent washing
and shrinking, II will still be loose and
permit Of volume Of air between IL and
the body II naturally follows that the
outer garments should also be- compare.
lively large and a. least enough 80 to
permit every movement 90 he made with
as much ease when they are on as when
they arc uh
There j. habit which all. without ex.
ception. should practice. and yet 1t is safe
to say that not one man in ten of our
people do follow IT, Reference is made TO
the removal of the undervest on retiring,
and the substitution of one kept for night
wear alone The undcrclothing during
the day, becomes filled with emanations
from the body and must be well aired
regularly every night. otherwise 1t be.
comes TO "a considerable extent poisonous,
and the noNious matters are again alb
sorbcd 10y the skin This self poisoning
Is sure To go on unless the rule given is
observed
Safety from colds" depends In no slight
degree upon how the neck is dressed
Nothing should be worn about 1t which
interferes with Its freedom of movement,
ia La Fassttss h.sr-a t.stfl /,
handkerchiefs, which so many wear as
much for appearance ns for comfort.
4 Let each one now choose certain
/ kind of collar. and wear no other style
until spring comes Even very slight
4 variation In this important article oi
/ dress will favor a sore throat The habit
Of wearing he fashionable bandages-
silk ncckcrchiefs-is an exceedingly bad
one 10 get into and as rule. those who
have il are frequent sufferers from throat
troubles Practically the collar and neck
tie will be sufficient protection for the
throat When he cold is intense, turn.
ing up tia" coat collar will bo u sufficient
addii ional protection. unless one is riding
far In strong wind.
When leaving The cold air and entering
warm rooms, remove the ouier wraps ut
once Ladies fail TO observe this rule
!
been long enough in warm rooms TO be-
come heated they should not leave them
and al onrc enter their carriage or a street
car Under tlsse conditions they are
chilled even by short ride. Before
attempting 70 ride they should walk g
few blocks, until tie body is accustomed
to the change and circulation is active
After one has been exposed to intense
cold and is even slightly chilled. cup OF
hot tea or coffee is advisable TO warm
up Alcohol. 50 often taken for the pur.
pose, Is more active but seldom better
than the simple harmless beverages men,
toned, During prolonged exposure TO
cold, as on a long drive, hot drinks should
not bc indulgcd in ior they render the
! body vet more sensitive To cold.
| A word about loot coverings Woolen
! stockings, OF course, should be worn by
all Wear now heavy shoes aud DELAY to
I put on overshocs as long as possible,
when once they are on. keep them In
service until next spring Car drivers,
| conductors and other men ont all day in
the cold will be by far more comfortable
! II they discard leather boots and shoes
and wear cloth shoes inside their ever
shoes. Then their feet will be better
ventilated, perspire less and hence keep
| much warmer. - Boston Herald