Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-12
w INTER DANGERS
HOW TO GUARD AGAINST PERILS
OF THE COLD SEASON.
Changes Of Clothing That Should Be
Made-Question of Ear Muffs,
Mittens and Socks,


Even the man who has never been known
to grumble may be pardoned If he has
sighed occasionally during these many
weeks of storm. Those who travel by rail.
and so avoid the overcrowded trolley cars,
meet their difficulties when they reach tho
suburbs, while the trials of those who must
of necessity use the trolley need de-
scriotion.
There are few households free from ILL.,
ness. If the doctors had a rest during the
fail they have than their share of
trouble now. So many illnesses begin with
cold ut is only heavy cold, the one
suffering will say. But cold lowers the vi
tally ard effects the normal temperature
and very frequently the heart is also affect
ed. The patient can rarely detect these
disturbances, but physician can. and the
economy of being laid up for few days
under professional care, rather than pass
ing miserable weeks in working IL on
oneself is obvious
doctor is not always required, not un-
less the simple home remedies bring no re-
lief Nevertheless. the good old proVerb,
To-day not tomorrow cannot have bet
ter application than now. when such seri-
Gus health problems confront the city,
brought about by the continued, unhygienc
treatment of climatic conditions An Illness
can reach serious proportions during TWEEN
ty-four hours.
Unwise Pride.
Many persons pride themselves on the
fact that they make no changes in their
clothing to meet the exigencies of the DIFF
ferent seasons, excepting In coats and Ina ts
Low shoes and stockings of thinnest gauze
can hardly seem suitable protection for
days like these, even to the most hardy.
Only the other day a woman picked her
way across the deep slush of Market street
in high-heeled ties that were slightly pro-
tQptnd Y1lhhpr
danger of the dampness to the foot the
unprotected ankle offered the best of op-
portunitfeS for catching cold. Sensible
boots of heavy leather, well covered with
storm overshoes. are the footgear for
snowy days and the days of slush that in
variably follow. In the residence sections
of the town walking Is not bad. but
downtown and at the crossings everywhere
the sush is unavoidable Even cork soles
seem to be penetrated by the dampness.
The fashion, SO prevalent last winter. of
wearing coats thrown open at the neck
seems to have been superseded by the roll
ing collars that fasten close. Those who
are fortunate in possessing fur-lined listers
are we'll equipped to laugh at the sudden
changes of the weather; but the many less
fortunate should take care to be well pro-
vided-the men with warm mufflers, the
women with golf jackets-so that an addi-
tional warmth may be added on the bitter
cold days. 1t must not be forgotten that it
is of most emphatic Importance to unfasten
outdoor garments while In q heated atmos-
phere. Get warm for minute or two. and
then, even In an unheated car loosen the
extra wrappings Women who wear fur
must be careful not to discard the neck
piece when the weather moderates from
time to time. Throat specialists say that
there is danger in exposing the throat after
it is accustomed to the warmth of the fur
The fur can be worn loosely opened at the
chin.
sonal preference. OF course, it is more
hygienic to be without 1t. A heavy gauze
veil will often protect woman's ears.
Ears, Hands and Feet.
The ears, the hands and the feet seem
always the first parts of the body TO suffer
from extreme cold. Many men wear fur
caps that protect the ears. Nothing keeps
the hands warmer than wooden mittens.
The fingers coming in contact with each
other, and being In q position where it is
possible to move them about, help the cir
culation. Wooden gloves should always be
worn loose for the same reason 1t is
needless to say that the gloves made OF the
heaviest skins are warmer than gloves of
ordinary kid. The stores sell all varieties
of lined kid gloves, many with a band of
fur at the wrist. which keeps out the air.
The old-fashioned pulse warmers are
rarely seen nowadays. If the hands be-
come cold enough to cause pain let cold
water run over them. BY no means bring
tnem 10 a Hre. Cnappe0 hands should be
carefully attended to every day. Cold
cream, vaseline, glycerine, cucumber jelly
are all effective and soothing. After dress
ing the hand, draw on an old but clean kid
glove.
From those who suffer from cold feet
wooden stockings are advised and in very
extreme cases the boots may have wooden
lining. Caters are easily slipped on and
off and are not at all clumsy Cold feet
are best warmed by cold foot bath. to
be followed by brisk rubbing with a
coarse towel. The feet can then be placed
in wooden slippers and covered with blan-
ketS. A sharp percussion with q ruler on
the palm of the hand will hasten the cir
culation. A pleasant tingling should result.
For chiblains paint the parts affected with
compound tincture CT benZoin.
Snow, when 1t falls, is usually dry, but
after it has been On the ground for a few
days 1t becomes wet, and skirts dragged
by coming in contact with it should be
changed at once The wet floors of the
trolley cars, that seem TO have been given
no chance to become dr., are also condu-
Give to cold feet and damp skirts.
Hot Drinks.
A hot drink should be given to any one
who is permeated with cold. Any alcoholic
stimuIant must, however, be avoided The
reaction In the latter instance will be quick
er, but is artificial and will soon pass off.
Hot bouillon, hot chocolate, hot tea or
even hot water viii send warmth coursing
through the body.
Inside the house a normal temperature
of about 6S or 20 degrees Fahrenheit will be
found comfortable. Overheating is danger
GUS. Sleeping rooms require a temperature