Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
Useful Hints.

The eyes should never be needlessly
exposed to dust or flying particles of
any kind.
For sudden hoarseness try lump of
borax the size of pea dissolved in the
mouth.
To cure a sick headache, take the
juice of half lemon in cup of black,
unsweetened coffee.
1t is said that neuralgia of the face may
be quickly relieved by mustard plaster
applied to the elbow.
1t is a noticeable fact that when the
feet are comfortable the rest of the body
| is in similar condition.
In selecting a toothbrush always
choose one with bristles of very different
lengths, so that every wee crevice may
| be reached.
The eye is very delicate and sensitive
oranism and its treatment should not be
trusted to quacks. When it is injured,
call in an experienced specialist.
Small children should be allowed to
drink as much water as they like, as 1t
helps to clear the system of effete matter
quickly and so keep the stomach and
bowels in good condition.
Those who find it necessary to drink
hot water should pour it from one jug to
another a few times. This will aerate
it and remove the fiat, insipid taste so
Objectionable to most persons.
Creosote in the hollow of an aching
tooth may temporarily relieve the pain,
but it inevitably destroys the substance
of the tooth itself, which breaks away
soon after, leaving only the stump.
When the hands are very dirty, very
good way of cleaning them is to rub a
little lard we'll all over them and then
wash with soap and water in the ordinary
way. If this is done in cold weather
the hands will not be nearly SO likely to
crack.
The best rest comes from good, sound
sleep. Of two men or women otherwise
equal, the one who sleeps the more
satisfactorily will be the more healthful,
moral and efficient. Sleep will do much
to cure irritability of temper, peevish-
ness and unhappiness.
A prominent oculist recommends, in
all cases where dirt, lime or sparks get
into the eyes, that the sufferer have pure
olive oil poured in until everything of a
hurtful nature is removed. The remedy
is quite painless and never fails to re-
move all foreign substances.
Lemon juice rubbed on the cheeks be-
fore going to bed and allowed to dry
there, it is said, will remove freckles,
sunburn and whiten the skin, besides
giving it charming sm0othness and
softness to the touch. This should be
done about three times week.
Probably the best treatment for sty
is to battle the eye frequently with warm
boracic lotion five grains to one ounce
of water) and apply at night boracic
lint wrung out of boiling water; cover
with a piece of jaconet and a pad of cot
tonwool on top and fix with bandage.
Charcoal, it is said, effectually clears
and improves the complexion, whitens
the teeth and further acts as q natural
and eminently safe cathartio. Itabsorbs
the injurious gases which collect in the
stomach and bowels, and disinfects the
mouth and throat from the poisons of
catarrh.
A shampoo mixture made from this
formula is frequently used by hair
dressers: Carbonate of ammonia, one
half ounce; powdered borax, one ounce;
dissolve these two Ingredients in one
quart of soft water and add mixture of
glycerine, two ounces; New England
rum, two quarts; bay rum, one quart.
An excellent remedy for burns Is TO
pour equal parts of linseed oil and cold
boiled water into q bottle snd shake
we'll before applying to the spot.
A little salt dissolved In warm water,
about one-fourth Of salt spoonful to
one-half cup of water, will remove in
fammation from eyelids, Redeemed by
the wind.
A child should not be given harsh
rub after a bath. Drying should be
done carefully, with soft towel; there
should be warm tub" in the morning
and quick sponge at night.
Diet plays an important part with
those who desire to gain plumpness, and
nothing will help the painfully thin girl
more than eating the kind Of food she
likes.-Ex.