New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-22

SUBJECTS
INTERESTING
MOTHERS.
TO HOUSE


The making Of poul;ices and pasters is "A part Of
the duties of a professional nurse In which every
housemother ought TO excel. There many
emergencies In which tho prompt use OF mustard
might break up q cold and prevent a serious Illness
but often II Is carcicssly made and applied that
its efficacy IL destroyed. The mustard leaves OF the
drug store are convenient. but no better than
homemade plaster. which can be prepared at
moments notice If a stock of Old cotton and linen
always be kept on hand.
A mustard plaster means boiling water poured
over powdered English mustard until rather thick
paste Is formed In many cases the mustard is
mixed with one-third Of its quantity OF flour. and
for infant the proportions should be half and
half Spread the mustard paste thin and hot on a
thick piece of cotton. and II with thin piece
of old linen. Lay a piece of oiled six rubber
cloth the outside Of the plaster. after applying
It, to keep In the heat and prevent the dampness
Of II penetrating the clothing. The moment tho
irritation becomes sufficient. or when the time the
doctor has ordered the application has elapsed re-
the plaster and cover the irritated skin with
cotton wadding. to keep the cold ai- from strik-
ing 1t.
FLAXSEED POULTICES
A fiaxseed poultcc often ordered by physicians
for various purposes. is made by pouring boiling
| water over powdered faxseed and stewing the
mixture until 1t is thick paste. Spread It about
half an inch thick on a heavy cotton CLOTH and
the linen with sweet oil. to prevent the poutice
sticking. Renew the poultice as often 1t grows
cold. long as the patient remains awake Do
not disturb sleeper TO do this unless ordered by
a physician.
4 bread milk poultice sometimes ordered
means stale bread crumbs stewed In milk until a
soft, thick paste is formed. Apply * like the flax
seeo pouce
INDIAN MEAL POULTICE
An Indian meal poutice means Indian meal
stcwed In boiling water for a few moments. until II
Is thick soft mass.
SLIPPERY ELM POULTICE
When a slippery elm poultice is ordered popr
boiling water powdered slippery elm untu 4,
can be stirred TO a thick paste. Spread II as AZ.
rected above. Add a little powdered charcoal :,
needed.
Always remember that all poultices must he an
piled very hot and be frequently changed to be n,
any value. They lose power when they become
cold A fresh should be made for each applica
ton.
Young inexperienced housekeepers who are some
times called upon TO perform nurses duties with
no idea OF the simple art Of the pouit'ce and plas-
ter maker ..,.
sunerdI,os hair Is with the eectric needle IL you
viii consult a trustworthy physician he will either
do the work or direct you 10 some responsible per-
son II YOU prefer TO consult woman In this mat
fer Won will find many who regular practising
phvsic,ans in all our large cities and In many VII
lagos Do not intrust this work 10 any person who
is moi a regularly educated physician, for "A person
ignorant of anatomy might do irrepareb.e injury TO
the muse es or puncture n nerve or bood-vessel
near the root Of the hair. The operation Is CON-
parative.y pain ess and prefecty safe one In the
hands OF an intelligent physician. Hair removed In
this way will not grow again.