The Portland daily press., 1895-06-15
THE HOME


where it is impossible to summon a physi-
clan quickly, the medicine chest is an
absolute necessity. 1t should be well ar
ranged, so that everything and anything
may be found without delay. And it
must most emphatically, be out of the
reach OF children. Every housewife should
learn enough of physiology and disease to
prescribe simple remedies for ailments
and accidents, though this should never
prevent her from sending for regular
physician when she has reason to suspect
serious illness.
Another point to be avoided is indis-
criminate dosing. In the closet where
medicines are kept, there should be a sup
ply of bandages, lint, sponges and plaster.
As soon as any material gives out, it
should be promptly replaced, or it may
result in serious inconvenience. In the
country mother is the most often called
upon to dress cuts, insect bites, ETC., and
in addition to this she should familiarize
herself with the proper treatment for sun
stroke and drowning accidents. A few
simple remedies are here given
The terrible pangs of whitlow or felon
are cut short by the application of IN
tensely- y-hot water. Have the water as hot
AS can be borne, place the finger in and
keep renewing the hot water for several
hours.
A large proportion of all cramps and
pains can be relieved by water of proper
temperature and intelligently applied.
In case of burns from acids or alkalis,
use cold water freely, as every application
will tend to dilute them and render them
less liable to injure the skin.
In case of a wound where there is con-
siderable bleeding, use cold water applica-
tions freely For bruises, the immediate
application of cold water, or some evapor-
ating lotion-such as camphor or weak
tincture of arnica-is the best treatment
for alleviating suffering and fastening
the absorption of blood
When sprain occurs, lose no time in
attending to it, however trivial it may
appear. Ascertain whether there has
been a fracture or dislocation. If so,
send for physician as soon as possible
and keep perfectly quiet until he arrives.
If there is no fracture or displacement of
bones, but only excessive swelling about
the joint, battle the injured member in as
hot water as possible. Battle for fifteen
to thirty minutes, renewing the water
occasionally and applying with sponge.
Then wrap the injured member i'll strips
of flannel saturated with hot water and
cover with dry cloths. Do not use the
sprained member until recovered. Com
plete rest is the only cure for a sprain.
For bleeding from the nose, hold a
sponge saturated with cold water to the
nostrils and nape of the neck. In case this
does not succeed, the bleeding can be
stopped by vigorous action of the jaws.
If child, wad of paper may be placed
in the mouth and the child instructed to
chew hard 1t is the motion of the jaws
that stops the flow of blood.
To ease rheumatic pains boil few
potatoes and use the hot water IN which
they were boiled Dip some cloths in,
wiring out, and apply as hot as possible
| A small vegetable press, such as are
retailed for twenty five cents, is excellent
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and scalded hands
In case of cut or jagged wound smoke
the wound with burned flannel on which
has been placed a small quantity of sugar
Sprinkle little sulphur over the wound
and tie up with bandages, and it will
heal Immediately. A very dangerous
wound, made by a sewing machine
needle, where the needle fragments were
found to have been bent almost double
against the bone, was cured in this man
ner. The danger Of lockjaw and the ex-
treme pain were entirely removed by hold
ing the injured finger and arm over the
smoke of woolen cloth burned over the
Goals. American Agriculturist.
A Polish for Tan Shoes.
Now that tan-colored shoes are so much
worn hint as to how they may be pre-
served Indefinitely may not be amiss. A
! clever little woman had handsome pair
of very light yellow low buttoned shoes
that were ruined as far as appearance
went. Her husband was to bring her
some dressing, but he would not return
until night and she wanted to wear them
after lunch She put her wits to work :
wet soft muslin rag with water into
which few drops of household ammonia
had been poured, rubbed it with a little
CASTLE soap, and applied it first to the
back of the shoe.
1t worked admirably. The entire shoe
was thoroughly clean in five minutes
She kept one hand inside the shoe TO hold
it in shape, and was careful not to wet
the rag so much as to soak through the
lining, and also to rinse off well before
drying. While damp she smoothed them
into fine form, then stood them away for
half an hour to dry.-Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
Stewed Rhubarb.