The National tribune., 1907-12-05


could be easier than to go to bed and
get up: but assuredly not one in 20
understands how to accomplish these
two things properly. How much easier
life would be-" a frienJ once said, ''if
it wasn't for the going to bed and the
getting up. You see these two things
somehow got mixed at the beginning.
and are not as they should be. Bed
time comes often when you are not
sleepy, and getting up time comes when
you are sleepy. In the evening one sits
at ease by the fire and has just arrive |
at most exciting portion OF his bools
when the lamp begins to grow dim and
he finds it is time to retire. Or, he IS
out enjoying the evening when some
one says it is time to get to bed or else
ne will be late in getting to the Office
in the morning. Then again, just as
you are in such a comfortable nap and
have got halfway thru such delight
full dream-whiZ-Z-Z, goes the alarm.
and it is time to get up"
There are some unpleasant features
in going to bed and in getting up, but
there are ways of making even these
things more pleasant. How many times
one feels so sleepy that she can hardly
undress; but by the time her hair is
brushed and the room picked up she 5
very wide awake and restless. Then
after hours of tossing about she falls
asleep, only to be aroused by the alarm.
Wherever and whatever your room
is. be sure that it is clean and well aired
before bedtime. Do not leave dirty
water uncovered in the room at night.
Always empty water as soon as it S
used, and wipe the wash bowl. If pos
sible do not leave SOiled clothes in 4
room over night Always, even in the
coolest weather, raise the window. If
you are liable to colds, set screen in
front of it to break the direct wind.
The practice of having storm win
dows with only crack at the bottom
for air, or in some cases no vent at all.
does more harm than good. Some peo-
pie sleep in unaired dens (they may be
handsomely furnished, but still they are
dens), and wonder how it is that they
awaken in the morning feeling so mis-
erable and tired When there is sun.
let it shine into your sleeping room. III
your room faces the East, have heavy
shade to the window and pull it down
so that the sun will not shine in your
face; moonshine also is bad where I
falls direct upon the eyes, and either is
apt to disturb ones slumbers
Just before retiring is the best time
to take a sponge bath. Any doctor will
tell you that it is best to rest after
bath, and, beside. the bath VIII often
induce sleep where one is restless If
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and you will find it will be much more
refreshing than cold one. A woman
should give her hair good brushing
and loosely braid it, before retiring. II
you are going out to spend the even
ing, do not go until your room is all put
to rights and the clothing laid out that
you wish to put on in the morning.
Also turn down the coverlet of the bed.
Taking it for granted that no one likes
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everyone likes to delay the time as long
as possible, it is as well to do as much
as possible the night before and so save
time in the morning. Do not get out
of your clothes and leave them in an
untidy heap upon a chair or the floor.
Take off each garment carefully, and
If it is not to be put on in the morning
put it away where it belongs. The
garments that will be required should
be placed upon chair in the order in
which they are to be put on. Turn any
garment that has been reversed in TAX
ing off and place your shoes and hose
where they can easily be found.
When at hotel always take care TO
locate the nearest stairs to your room
and see where all the exits are. AT
night put your garments in order as
above directed and put your toilet ar
ticles into your handbag or where you
keep them. If you have a trunk, put
everything into it and lock it. Put
YOUR money and jewelry where you will
be sure not to forget it. If you do not
care to keep a light burning and lamps
or gas is used, be sure to put the
matches where they will be handy. If
lamp is used, after it is turned out
turn up the wick again.
Instead of leaving the room in lit
ter when one is getting ready to go
anywhere so that everything has to be
picked up the next day, it is far easier
to sit up an extra half hour and leave
things in order. Persons who do office
or clerical work or teach will fully ap-
preciate putting away things at night.
A man should lay out his business suit
and be sure to take out the articles
from his pockets, for this may save
time and annoyance, especially If he
discovers when he reaches the office the
next day that he has left his keys In
pocket of his evening suit.
Whether you are called or awaken
yourself, if possible do not get up at
once; lie still few moments and think
of something pleasant. If you have
everything ready. it takes but short
time to dress. If there is no other way
10 have warm water, get little single
burner coal-oil stove and light it when
you first wake up. There Is a good
deal said against washing in warm wa
ter in the Winter, but anyone who has
ever tried to wash in ice water in a
freezing room will be likely to choose
the lesser evil.
1t requires an observant, intelligent
person to provide properly for those
depending upon her for health, for
gIgor, for success in everything. Age,
and occupation modify the
choice of diet for the family. She rec
Glates not only the kind and quantity
of food, but its preparation and the
hours for meals. The latter should vary
with the heat and cold. Food to be
ing On a cool Summer day a larger
proportion of butter, fatty meats or
iatty fish may be taken, while on the
hottest days less of these heat produc-
ers is essential eggs, fruits and other
foods corresponding to the temperature
and other conditions being required. y
knowledge of the principles OF correct
diet is easy to acquire and is certain to
yield economical and healthful results.
To broil a chicken it should be OPEN
ed down its back. 1t is best to remove
the breast bone or at least to divide it,
if the chicken is small, and to quarter it
if the chicken is of fair size, always
taking care not to cut or tear the flesh
rhe joints of wings, thighs and legs
should be broken and their tendonS
clipped, except the birds be very young,
when the joints can be severed at the
able. 1t is customary, if broiled
chicken be of fair size, to quarter it bY