Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-06-14
SUMNER COLDS.
BY MARY ASNABLE FANToN.

They are so easy to keep, these nagging
summertime colds, and so uncomfortable
TO treat, as they are usually treated. II is
really bit coy to be doctored for cold in
winter days. There are soothing hot
lemonades or somnolent bowls of warm
milk, and being wrapped in mothers big
soft wrapper, perchancc in front of an
open fire, and .drowsy, early-to- bed even
ings.
But fancy such performance as this in
midsummer weather. Myi 1t just
doubles the agony OF the eolds itself.
Think of hot drinks when the tinkle of
ice brings a thrill Of joy. And blankets
when you want organdie frocks or pongee
coats, and hot applications when the Their
mometer is crawling up to sunstroke.
| There is no doubt about it that a summer
time cold is, vain and doubtful posses
sion that makes business difficult and en-
joyment impossible.
OF course, the great wisdom in connec-
tion with colds as in all ailments and
| disasters, is precaution. The average
person is as susceptible to changes of
temperature, to draughts and dampness in
summer as in winter. Many are more so,
for lack of wooden underwear which
| neutralizes the shock of cold in winter.
The first and ost.important precaution
against colds at evcryone's command is a
morning daily cold bath. 1t need not last
more than five minutes, and may be just a
sponge off, if the standing in cold water
brings chill. But a splashing OF cold
water over the entire body, and especially
about the neck, lungs and stomach, is one
of the smart methods of keeping up the
circulation, and with sufficient cireula-
tion the danger of colds is reduced to a
minimum. II the blood is moving briskly,
leaving supply of oxygen at the stations
for lungs, stomach and limbs, there is nc
| invitation to work mischief
| Be sure the morning plunge or sponge is
of soft water, otherwise this daily con-
tact with the skin with moisture will
roughen and leave it prey to skin erup-
tions. The skin must be smooth 10 keep
healthy, and it can't be kept healthy with
hard water. Where rain water can be OBJ
Gained, il Is the best. in the world for shat
morning tonic; but rain water is an inn
possible luxury In cities and most villages
Yet to be really wholesome the water
must be made soft, which is very easy
thing to do, and inexpensive, if you
chance to know how.
The best method of sottening water
where health and economy are TO be con-
sidered, Is to add pinch OF pure boraN
powder. TO tub half full OF hard
water, add half teaspoonful OF borax
To a large bowl or pail of water, where
only sponge bath is taken, pinch Of
powder is sufficient. It viii give the
hardest water the texture distinctly
beneficial to the skin.
But it is necessary, too alas, to consider
the summer cold that has made some
Roadway and developed with sore throat
and catarrhal conditions. It is not neces-
sary to give up to these unfortunate con-
ditions, to bundle and poltiee and make
ones self miserable through hot DAYS and
exhausting nights. There are, fortu-
nately, simple methods Of treatment Just
as there are simple pleasant precautions.
The best hcms remedy for sore throat
| even a severe one, is q wash with boraz
solution. To pint Of warm water add q
tablespoonful each OF salt and the pow
der. Gargie thoroughly every two hour.
throughout the day.
For cold In the head that has appar-
entity come for a long summer visit, use :
preparation az one-half ounce pulverizet
sugar one-quarter ounce bo1ax; one
quarter ounce common salt; four drops
oil of peppermint. Inhaie every two hours
Such preparation viii keep all summer
in cool place, and rout the most persist.
ent summer cold, even If it has s'come t,
stay.