The Monte Vista journal., 1905-03-18

delphia, which has been established
by the generous gift Of wealthy resi-
dent Of that city. is doing . great
work on behalf Of persons suffering
from pulmonary tuberculosis or con-
sumption. The physicians employed
by this institution have compiled some
excellent rules to be observed by per
sons suffering from this disease. the
careful following of which will pre-
vent the extension of the disease to
others. and will greatly aid the SUI
ferers to recover.
Don't spit on the sidewalk. on the
street. nor into any place where you
cannot destroy the germs which you
spit up.
Do not swallow any spit which
comes up from your lungs or which
comes out Of the back part Of your
throat.
Spit into spit cup when It is pos
sible to do SO.
Always use spit cup with \ han
die to 1t so that you can hold it close
to your mouth.
When you use china or earthen-
ware spit cup always keep I've and
water in 1t and scald out the spit cup
once or twice day with boiling
water.
When you use tin spit cup with a
paper spit cup inside burn the paper
cup at least once a day and scald the
tin cup with boiling water.
Never use handkerchief or 4 rag
or any material other than paper to
spit in or to wipe your mouth with.
When you cannot spit into . spit
cup. spit into paper napkin.
Always use paper napkin TO wipe
your mouth with. after splitting. and
be careful not to soil your hands.
Always carry = cheap paper bag In
kins in which you have used.
When you have used . paper nap
kin. either TO spit In or to wipe your
mouth with. fold It up carefully and
put II away in the paper bag.
Every evening. before going to bed.
burn your paper bag together with
the napkins which you have deposited
In IT,
II you have = mustache or beard
shave It OF or crop II close.
Always wash your lips and hands
before eating or drinking. and rinse
out your mouth.
II you have . running sore take up
tho matter which 10 given Oh with
absorbent cotton and burn II.
Avoid Handwriting and kissing.
These customs are dangerous to you
as well as to others. They may give
others consumption: they may bring
you colds and innuenzas which will
greatly aggrtvate your disease and
may prevent your recovery.
DO not cough II you can help II. You
can control your cough 10 great ex-
tent by will power. When you cough
severely hold a paper napkin to your
mouth SO as not to throw out spit
while coughing.
Sit gu, Of doors all :ou can. II you
have no other place to sit than the
pavement sit on the pavement In froat
OF your house.
Don't take any exercise when you
have high fever.
Always sleep with your windows
oren. no difference what the weather
may be.
Avoid fatigue. One single exhaust
ion may change the course OF your
disease from a favorable one to an un.
favorable one.
Go TO bed early. II you are work.
ing. lie down when you have . few
moments to spare.
Don't take any medicine unless II
has been prescribed by your physician.
Medicine may do you harm A. well ~
good.
Don't use alcoholic st'mu!anu OF
any Kind.
Don't cat pastry or dainties. They
do not nour,sh you and they may up
set your stomach.
Take your milk and raw eggs
whether you feel Ike II or not.
Keep up your courage. Make .
brave f,xht for your life. no what you
arc told TO do ~ though your recovery
depended upon tho carrying out OF
every little detail.
Always keep In mind that eonsump'
ton can bc cured In many cascs and
that 4, can be prevented In all cases.
II your own disease II too far ad'
vanccd for you TO recover. console
yourself with the idea that you can
keep those who arc near AID dear 70
you from getting It.
Nerve Poisoning Through indigestion
proe Homeland the eminent French