The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1905-02-24


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 suf-
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 a spit cup when it is pos
sible to do So
Always use a spit cup with ham
die to it so that you can hold it close
tosyour mouth.
When you use a china or earthen-
ware spit cup always keep lye and
water in it and scald out the spit cup
once or twice a day with boiling
water.
When you use a tin spit cup with
paper spit cup inside burn the paper
cup at least once day and scald the
tin cup with boiling water.
Never use a handkerchief or rag
or any material other than paper to
spit in or to wipe your mouth with.
When you cannot spit into a spit
cup, spit into a paper napkin.
Always use a paper napkin to wipe
your mouth with, after splitting, and
be careful not to soil your hands.
Always carry a cheap paper bag in
your pocket or caba to put paper nap
kins in which you have used.
When you have used a paper nap
kin, either to spit in or to wipe your
mouth with, fold it up carefully and
put it 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.
If you have a mustache or beard
shave it off or crop it close.
Always wash your lips and hands
before eating or drinking, and rinse
out your mouth.
If you have a running sore take up
the matter which is given off with
absorbent cotton and burn it.
Avoid handshaking and kissing,
These customs are dangerous to you
as well as to others. They may give
others consumption; they may bring
you colds and influenzas which will
greatly aggravate your disease and
may prevent your recovery.
Do not cough if you can help it. You
can control your cough to 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 out of doors all you can. If you
have no other place to sit than the
pavement sit on the pavement in front
of your house.
Don't take any exercise when you
nave high fever.
Always sleep with your windows
open, 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. If you are work
ing. lie down when you have a few
to spare.
Don't take any medicine unless it
has been prescribed by your physician.
Medicine may do you harm as we'll as
good.
Don't use alcoholic stimulants of
any kind.
Don't eat pastry or dainties. They
do not nourish you and they may up
set your stomach.
Take your milk and raw eggs
whether you feel like it or not.
Keep up your courage. Make
brave fight for your life. Do what you
are told to do as though your recovery
lepended upon the carrying out of
every little detail.
Always keep in mind that consump-
ion can be cured in many cases and
hat il can be prevented in all cases.
If your own disease is too far ad-
for you to recover, console
Yourself with the idea that you can
keep those who are near and dear to
you from getting it.