The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-02

nose, strains out dust and germs pro-
duCtive of disease by irritation and in
lection. True, these hairs become I'M
slightly in some cases, but it is not wise
to pluck them out by the roots as many
do, since nasal or deeper seated disease
may follow even this simple operation.
Too heavy clothing, instead of prevent
Ing cold actually causes it, and so does
a room over heated and i'll ventilated
and here again the dangers are increased
by the elements favorable to the activity
of germs. Indulgence in uTer-hearty
food is sure to cause indigestion sooner
or later, but he who does not oVer-in-
dulge Is liable to swallow disease germs
II his food is not prepared under clearly
surroundings. Attendance to the calls
of nature is of as much Importance to
the welfare Of man as eating and drink
ing, yet from Indifference or hurry the
habit is often irregular and diseases re-
suits because waste matter is retained
within the intestines and the poisonous
elements generated therein are absorbed
into the system and lead to headache
and other more serious Ills which may
be Of slight Importance at first but soon
become serious If not fatal
Even the wearing Of soiIed linen is
frauSnt with danger from germs which
have imbedded themselves in the fabric
and find a congenial soil in the dirt. AS
Tor personal cleanliness, neglect of the
bath not only furnishes elements for
germ activity, but the accumulated se-
cretions block the pores of the skin, in
terfere with its functions and lead to
self-poisoning by waste material gen
Grated within the body.
The food that We eat may be a cause
OF infection. Avoid a filthy provision
store as you would the plague Meat
mat IS mauled over dirty block, han.
died With dirty hands. and cut with q
solled and rusty knife may be harmless.
out the percentage Of danger in it is far
greater than in that sold under more In.
Nltlng circumstances. So with bread
cake, and the like; dirty SURROUNDINGS
mean germ danger.
In fact, the prime factor in disinfec,
ton is cleanliness in the first place and
all the ume. Sunlight air. and water
are Toes to al germs and the airy
bright and clean home IS usually
healthy home. So the cleanIy person is
usually free from dread filth diseases
not because he is less exposed in every,
day life to the influence of these germs.
out because germs do not thrive in clean
places. Filth and corruption nourish and
ferui1ze germs, and disease thrives most
vigorously in such places. whether II he
on persons or things.
Even the cleanly person is not immune
IL ne or she is careless in habits. So sim
Pie matter as rubbing the ewes WITH
the fingers may ;ead to painful eve affcc-
uohs, and even the loss of sight from
the fact that some disease-causine Germ
mas attached itself to the fingers. AS for
rubbing the eyes with a Handkerchief
tnat has been used to wipe the nose that
Is common cause of eye inflammation
Even the prick of a pin NAV cause
blocd poisoning and loss of a nand or
arm or death
The moral of all this is clear. Pc
cleanly in your habits and touch rot
that which is soiled even though it be
a bargain offered at rumnlage sale. FOR
dread diphtheria and scarlet fever nv
TURK in the folds of a garment or fhe
creVlces of furniture. On the other hand
do not make yourself ridiculous! In this
as In many other questions of health if
1t is carried to excess 1t simply makes
lie miserable, but proper precaution
makes life enjoyable and lengthens ou
days.
Leon Noel