Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-27
HEN THE NOSE BLEEDs.

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which case doctor should at once be
called in.
WHEN THE NOSE BLEEDs.
A surgeon advises that the patient
should sit with his or her feet in very
hot water. This plan he has found
effective. In any case to lean with the
head over basin, in the very position to
favor bleeding, is entirely wrong. Bet
ter far, make the patient lie down, with
the head flat, and plug the nostrils with
cotton wool dipped in witch hazel, and
pinch or exercise pressure on the nose,
just at its root near the forehead. A
cold sponge applied to the nape of the
neck is also good remedy, supplanting
the old-fashioned "door-key down the
back"
FOR A SEVERE COLD IN THE HEAD.
A simple plan of treatment is to plug
the nostrils with cotton wool which has
been dipped in glycerine. This relieves
the irritation and congestion SO dis
tressing in this ailment.
BRONCHITIS IN INFANTS.
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much graver Importance than in the
adult, and grave cause of mortality In
childhood. The first symptoms are those
of an ordinary cold, afterwards there il
fever and restlessness, quick breathing
and wheeling. Be sure and have medi-
cal advice when these symptoms appear
TO CURE RED HANDS.
Redness of the hands may be cured by
patient treatment. Take one ounce Of
clear honey, ounce of almond oil, the
juice of lemon, and the yolk of raw
egg. Beat these ingredients together
and apply the mixture to the hands al
night, covering them with old gloves
which have been slit across the back.
FOR CHApPED HANDS.
A doctor has given me this recipe
Shake the bottle before using, and rub 6
little on the hands at night: Elder
flower water, one ounce; rose water, two
ounces; glycerine two ounces.'and a half
witch hazel, one ounce and half; recti
fed spirits of wine, half an ounce. Tive
tablespoonfuls measured in medicine
glass is equal to an ounce.)
FOR WARTS.
Dampen the wart and rub it with ;
small piece of carbonate of soda or com
mon washing soda. Do this frequentl!
during the day, and in the course of {
month the wart will drop off. A LITTLE
soreness may be felt at first, but this il
soon forgotten in.the joy of the cure.
FOR DRY TONGUE.
In cases of fever, etc., paint the tongue
with glycerine pure, or with glycerin'
and water. This has a most cooling
effect, and promotes flow of saliva, be
sides acting itself as a preventive o
cracks on the tongue.
FOR EARACHE.
Try camphorated choral, 1-2 parts
glycerine, 10 1-2 parts; and oil of swee
almonds, 10 parts. Mix, and put littl,
into the ear on cotton wool. Rub lit
tie also behind the ear.
HICCoUGH.
Hiccough is troublesome, even if {;
simple affection, although it may be ;
very bad sign indeed, in cases of actua
disease. To prevent it, a good remed!
is to close the ears with the index fin
gers, and then to swallow small guam
tity of liquid presented by another per
son to the patient. Wetting the lobe o
the ear is another remedy.
TO CURE A BUNIoN.
Battle the affected part in hot water
to which a teaspOOnful of salt, a table
spoonful of starch, and a few drops O
arnica have been added; wipe dry with ;
soft linen towel, and apply iodine will
a cancels hair brush. Wear loose shoe
out of doors, and while in the house {
shoe which has the leather covering th'
bunion entirely cut away. Bunions art
caused by undue pressure.
WHEN TARTAR COLLECTS UPON TIL
TEETH.
Cuttle-fish tooth powder is useful, ant
may be used for week or two at {
time until the tartar has been removed
1t may be made as follows: Powdered
cuttle-fish, l o.; precipitated chalk,
ozs.; powdered orris root, o.; otto o.
lemon, As drops; otto of neroli, 20 drops
TO PREVENT THE SKIN FROM DIsCoL
oRING
after blow or fall, take little starcl
or arrowroot, and merely moisten i
with cold water and lay it on the injured
part. This should be done Immediately
but may be applied some time after
wards with effect.
FOR HEADACHE.
The juice of half lemon in a cup O
black coffee, without sugar or milk, sci
dom fails to cure case of headache.
TO IMPROVE THE EYEBROWS.
When thin or security, apply to them &
little salad or castor oil on retiring tC
bed at night. Be careful to smooth the
brows the right way after applying the
oil, or you will do more harm than good
and very likely produce little crop Of
wrinkles above the nose.
FOR COLDS IN THE CHEST.
Hartshorn and oil is good thing tt
rub into the chest for colds and hOarse
ness. Always place piece of hot fan,
mel over the chest after rubbing.
TREATMENT FOR THE TIRED.
If you are over-tired-"too tired tc
Sleep" as we sometimes say-bathe the
neck and temples with hot water. Battle
the back of the neck particularly. This
seems to relax the muscles and the veins
that supply the brain with blood. Lie
down to sleep in peace, for sleep will
come surely. The same treatment will
wonderfully refresh during the day. A
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