New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-15

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MR.. l.. K. S.-iiot waiei-not tepid water-i> "A
really valuable remedy in many cases OF bleeding.
IcmorrhaEe from the stomach may b" controlled
by making the patient sip hot water. and bleeding
from the nose may also he checked by having the
patient sit win the feet in water hot as can he
borne.
Eleanor-An excellent remedy for blis,ered feet Is
tallow dropped from lighted candle into the pa IN
Of the hand and mixed with spirits. Rub the feet
thoroughly with II going to bed.
A Young Nurse-In cases OF extreme dryness OF
the mouth. common condition in fever and Other
wasting diseases rub the tongue with pure glycer-
inc and It will afford much relief
Susie-Sometines even In the best regulated
Kitchens pots boil Either salt or coffee
grounds sprinkled the stove Immediately VIII
help prevent the odor spreading throughout the
house.
RAssiA-An authority states that few grains Of
sal; added 10 the coffee before pouring on the DOLL
ing water improves the flavor. Then set inc POI Oh
the back OF the range and let IL stdhd lot Hiteeh
minutes before serving. Boiling 1t destroys the
aroma.
Eczema Remedy for "Baby."-Eczema OF the
scalp must be treated by removing the crus's "ho
Ginning the hair. II the eruption Is acute accom-
nanied by great rednes5 olive or almond OIL WIN
n per cent solution OF carbolic or saiicyhc acid'
NAV be applied a salve OF one drachin OF sup-
nitrate Of bsmuth In an ounce OF pure vaseline Is
also excellent, When the Inflammation has sub
sided apply tho following fine Ointment:
Lanolne 4 drachms oxide OF zinc. drachm'
cold cream and tar ointment. eauhl par's VI ea'"'
2drachms.
Olive Clav.on.-The verses you wish tina, tell
about birthday gems are here given;
JANUARY.
S So s sens ws HSve IN r arm should
They will insure her constancy.
True friendship and fdehty'
FEBRUARY.
The February-born Will md
Freedom from passion and from care
II they the amethyst Will wear
MARCH
Who in this world OF ours their eyes
In March nrst open shall he wise
In DAYS OF peril. firm and brave;
And wear IA hyacinth TO their grave
APRIL.
She who from April dates her years.
Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance now; this stone
Emblem OF innocence IL known
MAY
Vbo first beholds the light Of day
In Springs sweet fowery month oi May
And wears an emerald all her HE.
Shall be a loved and happy WIG
JUNE.
Who comes with summer TO this eartn'
And owes June her day OF birth
With ring Of pearl upon her hand
can health. wealth and long lie COMMAND
The glowing ruby should adorn,
Those who In warm July are BORN
Then will they be exempt ana Tree
From loves doubt and anxiety
AUGUST.
Wear moonstone. fo- thee.
The TO Dmsust-b born without this stone.
TITS said must live unloved and lone
SEPTEMBER.
A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rllstling In Septembcrs breeze
sapphire on her hand should hnd
Twill diseases OF the HIM.
OCTOBER.
October's child is born for woe
And lifcs vlcssude must know
Hut law an opal on her breast
And hope will lull those woes 10 res"
NOVEMBER.
Vim first comes to this world below
win drear November's fog ana sho"
Should prize the tOpaZs amber hue
Emblem OF friends and lovers true
DECEMBER.
II cold December gave you birth, ,
me month OF snow and Ice ana hrH
place on your hand a turquoise pue'
success will bless whate'er you 10