Milford chronicle., 1905-08-11
Some Important Things Relative to
Good Health.

MR.. EDITOR For some time 1 nave ne
sired to write for the ben, fit OF the readers OF
your paper, few things relative to good
health; also some things that are hindrance
to health cOnditions,and which should receive
more attention than what they do. 1 should
have written on this important subject some
time ago, but sometimes l thought it unnec-
essary; but from time to time as 1 notice so
many things that are neglected, and which
are a hindrance to good heath. l cannot but
feel led to believe that many peoples minds
need stirring up on these lines for a help to
them.
During summer, very disagreeable odOrs
arise from certain places, and II neglected
| they Increase the danger OF spreading disease
or OF causing sickness. II no other care Is
taken, air-slaked lime or disinfectants should
be used at regular intervals all the time. A
few years ago l visited a family of people,
some of whom we're almost constantly feel
ing unwell, About sixteen feet from the
pump was place dug in the yard to receive
the waste water a green slime covered IT,
making a good place to breed germs which
are a cause OF much sickness. Water runs or
drains should be well looked after-especially
in summer and fall. They should be kept
clean, and plenty of lime should be used.
In closely built towns hog pens are another
thing that II neglected OF the proper care, are
unhealthy. In fact, they are condemned and
not allowed in many towns. Whether ia
town or country, they should be kept clean
and dry as possible, and as far away from the
dwelling as is possible.
Some people throw their dish water and
empty their wash tubs in the yard close to
the door. 1t will repay any one to walk a lit |
tie farther and empty such in the garden, or /
some other suitable place, as It will prove BEN
efieial TO good health.
Water should not be allowed to stand IN
anything out doors exposed to the sun, not
more than few daye at a time in warm wea-
ther. Stagnant water is another germ breed
ing agent, and some have said, II will eventu-
ally cause typhoid fever The bed room
should be well cared for, and plenty OF fresh
air allowed to circulate through it duriAg the
summer every fair day; also other seasons OF
the year. The bed and bed clothing should be
Ok posed to the sun, and given a good airing
for few hours every few days. have slept
in bed rooms when away from home where
they neglected to properly care for same and
Inc air in the room would be stihing-even
he bed and coverings would have a bad smell
or lack Of airing. Such is unhealthy. A Ger.
ain amount OF fresh air in the bed room at
iight has proven beneficial to many people.
Frequent baths throughout the summer
lids largely in promoting the conditions OF
rood health. 1t has been said that "Cleanli- ,
less is next TO Goodness" L firmly believe
{ is far more Important to do all we can and
,now OF. TO guard against disease and sickness
han was ever known before; for there are
more diseases that attack and seek to destroy
he body than was ever known to medical ..
cience in any age. l might mention many :
hings, but space will not permit.
Since good health is such a great blessing
rom the Lord, and so highly essential TO in n