Oxford Democrat., 1904-01-05


should find seven or eight hours sufi-
cient, but it is far better to err on the
side of too much sleep than too little.
Next in Importance is food. The ideal
diet consists of abundance of simple and
nutritious food, sufficiently varied to
supply all the complex and continually
changing needs of the organism, and
cooked in such way as to be, firstly
and secondly appetizing. 1t
is impossible for food to be too plain,
provided it consists of a due proportion
of heat-giving, energizing and bone pro-
ducing matter. Certain simple articles
of diet, however, have definite effects on
the constitution and should be taken by
some and avoided by others.
The next great essential is fresh air.
1t is impossible for anyone to have too
much of it, and if you doubt the asser-
tion that it is Tremendous factor in
producing health and good looks, which
are inseparable from health, call before
your minds eye the bronzed faces and
supple figures of sailors, and you will
agree with me that fresh air is of the ut
most importance.
Sunshine and ozone are two of natures
beautifiers, aud those who want to have
clear skins, bright eyes, and rosy color,
will embrace every opportunity of being
in the open air.
Children should eat lean meats proper
ly cooked, eggs, milk, cheese in small
quantities, cereals, and "whole wheat" "
peas, beans, lettuce, and spinach.
BEWARE OF NERVOUS BREAKDOWN.
A woman who does not sleep soundly
is in danger of nervous breakdown. A
woman who finds herself weakening in
nerve strength must rest. This rest
must be systematic, not spasmodic. She
must break up the accustomed routine
of her work, though she need not give
up all work. She must do all things
moderately. She must rise late and re-
tire early.
FOR GREASY SKIN.
A shiny or greasy skin can be benefited
by dabbing with sponge dipped in eau
de cologne, instead of using much soap
and water. Being such skin astringent,
it is excellent for preventing acne.
TO KEEP YOUR HANDS SOFT.
Equal parts of glycerine and strained
lemon juice will make your hands beau
tifully white and soft if little is rubbed
in two or three times day after wash
ing. Leave it on ten minutes or quar-
ter of an hour, then wash your hands
quickly in lukewarm water, using good
soap, and thoroughly dry. If your
hands are inclined to be moist, rub in a
very little lemon juice after drying.
TONIC VALUE OF APPLES.
Everybody knows the tonic value Of
apples upon the system. Of all our
ordinary fruits, apples, if eaten regular
ly, are most generally beneficial. In
deed, an old adage says: can apple a
day drives the doctor away" And
many a man or woman noted for his or
her good health ascribes it to the plenti-
full eating of apples.
FOR A NEURALGIC HEADACHE.
A neuralgia headache is most frequent
ly felt across the forehead, and some
times at the back of the head, and gen.
orally arises from cold caught in bad
tooth, which affects the nerves on that
side of the face. Relief may be obtained
by placing a mustard leaf for twenty
minutes on the nape of the neck, or by
the side of the eye just over the temple.
A piece of brown paper soaked in vine
gar and sprinkled thickly with pepper
and laid over the painful spot is home
ly but sometimes effective remedy.
FOR STOUT FOLK.
People of middle age who are inclined
to become too stout, and are troubled
with feeble digestive powers, should
avoid potatoes, spirits, sweets, and food
rich in fats or oils. They should also
take toast in place of plain bread.
FOR RED FACE.
If ones face is too red be careful of
the diet. Take no hot drinks, but cool.
ing ones. Don't wash the face with
cold water, nor when you feel flushed.
Lukewarm water is better. When going
out in the sun, wear thin veil. Hot
footballs are also said to help in case
of this kind.
FOR NEURALGIA IN THE FACE.
For pain in the face and teeth take two
teaspoonfuls of flour, the same quantity
of grated ginger, and mix them we'll to-
gether with sufficient alcohol to make a
thin paste. Spread this on linen rag
and apply it on the part affected on going
to bed, wrapping piece of flannel over
all, and it will effect cure.
A SIMPLE HOME REMEDY.
Boracic acid is a simple home remedy.
Mixed with vaseline, it forms one of the
cheapest and safest ointments for cuts
and bruises. Boracic acid busted into
the sleeves of dresses which have been
worn when exercising removes all dis
agreeable traces of perspiration. Hand
kerchiefs, which have been used when
colds and influenza are prevalent, should
be sprinkled with boracic acid powder,
or, better still, should be stepped in a
strong solution of it and water before
being sent to the wash.
HAIR TONIC OR WASH.
A good hair tonic is made as follows
Bay rum, ounces; rain water, ounces
quinine, 20 grains. This is one of the
best hair tOnics and restOratives for
general daily use known. 1t promotes
vigorous growth, and keeps the hair soft
and glossy. If the hair is very light,
falls out and breaks, the quinine wash
should be applied every night before re-
firing.
GIVING MEDICINE.
Bear this in mind when you give medi-
cine: Read the label on the bottle; shake
the bottle before you pour it out; even
If the bottle is marked, it is safer to
the dose in properly marked
glass; medicine glass should be in
every house; medicine ordered three
times day should be given at 10 A. NJ,
p. M, and 6P.M If the direction is
that it is to be taken every four hours,
give it at 8 A. M, II noon, p. N. and s
p. NJ; do not give medicine in the night
unless the doctor has told you distinctly
to do SO; iron is always best taken after
food; quinine should be taken before
food; hot milk and coffee disguise the
taste of cod liver oil better than anything
else. Pour a little coffee and milk into
the cup first, then the oil, then more
coffee, and one will hardly know he has
taken the medicine.
TO STOP BLEEDING.
In the case of severe cut from knife
or razor try the immediate use of finely
powdered rice or flour to the wound;
this has been proved a great success in
almost stopping the flow of blood from q
severe cut.
REMOVAL OF WARTS.