Evening journal., 1903-04-04

there is no work that woman can do
which affords such variety Of healthful
exercise as is given IN the different duties
described as homework.
or coarse I understand that a girl who
does homework for wnges ia liable to be
called a servant and treated as such. and
this Is the chief reason why 50 few girls
are willing to take such positions. But
families who are not willing to treat a girl
as well as she Is treated in "a mill or shop
ought to be Obliged 10 get along with ig-
norant and incompetent help. believe
there are plenty Of families where girl
would be treated as member Of the
ho,Behold and whore faithful and eff
Client service would be appreciated and
would result On giving the girl a reputa-
ton which would enable her practically toI
choose her place OF employment. AT any
rate. in such a position she would be fit
ting herself. IN the most sensible way pos
slble. for the place In life which every
right minded girl is expecting. sooner or
later. to nll-that of mistress IN home OF
her own.
The sudden changes OF the present sea-
son have produced dry hard coughs.
which are so persistent that the patients
lungs and stomach become sore. resuitiuy
dn loss of appetite and sleepless nights.
The following remedies give relief In these
cases. Tablet aoetanilid comp. grains
one every three hours; children over 5
years. half a tablet every four hours. To
reduce the cough the following is n safe
emedy: Tr. blood root / drachm: tr. To-
belia, drachm; tr. spearmint, l drachm;
spirits lavender comp. ] drachm; pure
malt whislyey. ounces. and syrup OF tolu,
4 ounces. Dose, a teaspoonful diluted.
every two hours. BE sure 10 keep the
bowels regular and avoid AL greasy foods.
Colds often leave the manbrane OF the
nasal passages inhamed and irritated. A
easpoonful of the essence Of peppermint
put in a cup OF hot water and inhaled two
or three times a day win cool the parts
and give instant relief People who have
colds should drink large quantities Of
water. say one or two tumblersful at night
and the same in the morning. This viii
wash the mucus from the stomach and
cool the fever.
Many people are not sufficiently careful
about the little ones after they can be
trusted to go out alone. A father OF
mother should always have a watchful eye
on the children. and see that they do not
play in places where their health will be
impaired. Many n dear little one has beer
allowed TO play for hours IN the vicinity
Of n sink drain or a pool OF stagnan'
water and by so doing has contracted
4 Uphold fever. and passed away. all be
cause the parents did not exercise propei
care. Fathers should see THAT there ar
no such places within reach Of the chill
: cren. A chllds hands and feet should al
/, ways be kept warm, for children need al
) the blood and nerve force TO keep then
: healthy and make solid bone and muscle
] A growing child needs plenty OF fresh al
and good wholesome food. such as egg
a nd Sge and corn bread. Let children ca
s little fat pork as possible. One reasoi
= why children ave not as healthy now ~
, they were years ago is that they are no
, 1ad properly. We are not careful enough
; ither, in regard to their clothing parent
3 l,st their children go to parties, and try t'
, ress them 80 they viii look a little bettei
T han thoir neighbors children. changing
; their thick clothing for Thin Rllowlnl
I tlem to take cold and contract tubercu
: llsis and other tuoubles that ruin thei
1 appiness throughout life. OF course thi
8 T. all wrong. 1 plead for the best possibl
, care of the children including wazn
: clothing. proper food and plenty Of st.
"Our Doctors'