The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-04

iiPntneIld prevails, Will pIeNeuU Iue
second case in the house; that it is an
very potent remedy in con-
rolling the disease itself, where it al
'eady exists; and that it is perfectly
safe and harmless. A plate with sui
ohur sublimatum sprinkled upon it
and placed over a boiling pot, will
check all fermentation in the room,
and absolutely render all decomposi-
ton with which it comes in contact
lnocuous, without annoyance to the
most delicate.
In this warm season many persons
are troubled with bodily odors arising
from profuse Precipitation. An auth
ority declares that these odors are apt
to be more perceptible among heshy
brunettes than among thin fair people,
and exquisite care is the cost of neat
ness. The fragrant camphorated bath,
made with an ounce of tincture of
camphor and tincture of benZoin and
two ounces of eau de cologne, Is IA
vorite remedy and also wholesome
disintectant; the preparation is equally
good after the bath.
If necessary, says the Philadelphia
Record, burn candles, wear oilcloth
floor coverings and bare windows, re.
duce the meat expense and discharge
the hired girl, but give the baby and
each child a bed to himself. Have the
sleeping room cool and clean, and as
bare of furniture as cell. See that
the clothing of the little sleeper is loose
at the neck, waist and arms, and keep
his head uncovered. If there is any
thing young animals cannot do with
out, it is fresh air. and babies get less
than any other class. Through the
pores of the skin the body is contin-
ually throwing off poisonous vapors.
Ii the head is covered with the bed
clothing the unfortunate infant will
be breathing bad air. Fashion or no
fashion, it is a cruel shame to trim or
starch babies clothing. The average
child suffers from overlooking and
over-dressing. Let him learn to be a
tri6e hungry. Don't take him for a
clam and keep him in stew all the
time, Half the time the child cries he
wants fresh air or fresh water. Wip-
ing the lips of a crying baby with cool
water will often sOothe and refresh
him.
"The papers TEEN with advice to
stout women on how to rid themselves
Of superfluous flesh" said a woman
who is not stout, the other day, "but
seldom find paragraph on the oppo-
site side of the question. l should be
very glad to take on few pounds OF
avoirdupOis, and in a recent visit to
my physician, asked him how 1 could
accomplish it," "To begin with" he
said, don't worry, to end with, don't
worry,a and between times, don't worry.
l never saw q thin woman yet" he
went on, "who was not a nervous one,
and worry is large part of the nerves.
Stout women are often nervous as
well, but thin women are sure to be
so. When you have become thoroughly
imbued with the desirability of calm.
ness in all emergencies, some Other
aids to flesh are plenty of sleep, eight
hours out of every twenty-four at least
and more if you can get it; moderate
regular exercise, and fattening foods
such as soups, butter, cream, farina.
ceous foods, fat juicy meats, and plenty
of olive oil. Eat often rather thar
much at time, take warm baths al
night, and, don't worry"
If the skin be coarse looking and vol
desire to improve the texture battle i
before going to bed in very hot water
and good toilet soap and rub thor
oughly with a coarse Turkish towel
Wrinkles are less apparent under
kin0 sof varnish containing thirty-si,
grams of ofturpentine and three dram
of alcohol, allowed to dry on the face
For pimples on the face use this re
cipe: Thirty grains of bicarbonate o
soda, one dram of glycerine and ON
ounce of spermaceti ointment. Rul
on the face: let it remain for quartz
Of an hour and wipe off all but Sigh
film with a soft cloth.
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For palpitation Of the heart TAX
twenty drops Of the aromatic spirit
Of ammonia in a wineglassful of col,
water every fifteen minutes, until tn
attack is over; this is also useful fo
nervous attacks. A teaspoonful O
glycerine one hour after eating will
often prevent the generation of gas il
the intestines. Avoid alcoholic drink
at all times. Do not drink tea at all
ana let your diet be chiefly of greer
vegetables and fruits, no potatoes no
bread, and meat but once day.
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That "bad taste in the mouth
which one is likely TO experience tn
morning after may be minimized
not removed entirely by observing tn,
following precautiun: Brush the teetl
carefully with good tooth powde
the last thing upon retiring at nighI
aud then thoroughly rinse the mout
and teeth with water containing cree
lin (three or four drops of creolin to
tumblelful Of cool water).
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Another way to get fat is to take
tablespoonful If cod liver oil after eacl
meal. Eat plentilully of bread, pc
tatoes and other sturchy foods, and
great deal of sweet stuffs. Drink tw
quarts of water every day-preferabl
during the meals. Do not cat butte
or any fat meat. Eat meat but once
day.
HINTS FOR THE HoUsEKEEPER:
Mahogany furniture should
washed with warm water and soap; q
application of beeswaX and sweet o
upon n soft cloth, and polished wit
cbamois, gives rich finish.
To clean oil paintings wash theI
with sponge, and dry them by rul
bing with silk handkerchief. Whe
the picture is very dirty, remove