The National tribune., 1909-01-14

One of the simplest and best pana-
ceas for an attack of nerves is hot
bath If woman who is fatigued by
the days work finds herself unable tC
sleep after going to bed, she had much
better take a hot tub than to indulge
in a drug, even of the mildest descrip-
ton. There is something remarkably
relaxing in immersion in hot water, and
unless the plunge lasts too long there
is not the slightest danger of being
weakened by it.
To put time limit upon the bath is
impossible, because it depends upon
the original vitality of the individual
One whose strength was much lessened
could not stay in the water for m ore
than 10 minutes, while for another 20
minutes is none too long. The way one
feels on getting out s'the best criterion,
for there should be a gentle sensation
of lassitude, but not that of exhaustion.
II to gain sleep is the object For
which the bath is taken, everything
should be prepared before getting into
the water The bed must be open and
there should be a hot-water bag in it to
warm the sheets, that there shall be
no shock of cold linen. Fresh air from
an open window is a necessity, but
draft is not desirable.
These details attended to, the water
in the tub should be of temperature
Just comfortable to the skin. After
the whole body has gone beneath the
surface the hot faucet must be turned
on, letting the temperature of the bath
slowly rise until it is as hot as can be
endured comfortably. Occasionally
more hot water can be added in this
way, for as the skin becomes accus-
toned to warmth 1t can endure more.
As this tub is not taken for !: .eansiug
purposes, it only remains for the per-
son to lie quite still, closing the eyes
and trying to relax the muscles. BY
much more good is accomplished than
would be from a vigorous scrubbing.
A person whose nerves are strained
will find drinking hot milk one of the
most beneficial simple remedies that
can be taken. The addition of little
salt sometimes makes it more palatabfe
as a drink. as well as soothing to the
digested. Milk hot agrees with many
persons who ca mot take 1t cold.
1t is better TO eat simply and only "a
little at time If the system is run
down, for if the stomach is not healthy
1t may digest a small quantity when
the normal amount would be quite i'm
possible cup of hot milk every two
hours is wonderfully nourishing, or
cupful taken between meals and on
going to bed at night Especially after
a hot tub the mild, hot drink greatly
aids the cure.
One who is troubled with sleepless-
ness should always have some kind OF
light nourishment beside the bed 10
take during wakeful hours. Sometimes
even a small cracker, indeed. even
swallow OF water, will draw the blood
quiet the nerves. For this milk is bet
ter than water, and only a small guam
tity need be taken at time.
Closeness of atmosphere will not in
frequently cause one to stay awake,
and the proper manner OF ventilating
should be given careful attention.
direct wind upon sleeper is not good.
but a constant ingress of fresh air is
essential
The up-to-date kitchen sink is such
a dainty affair nowadays that it needs
some kind of perfection to prevent
chipping and other ills incidental to
dish washing. Rubber mats for fitting
the bottom of the sink may be bought.
They are most convenient.
Wooden racks for the sink, upon
which dishes may be drained, are
cheaper and answer the purpose of the
rubber mat to certain extent.
Extremists in sanitary affairs object
ed to bottles bearing paper labels for
furnishing the up-to-date medicine
chests or cabinets. and SO all glass bot
ties are the result. The names of the
contents are labeled in black, and there
is quite long list to choose from.
Fashion DEGREES that the bride shall
carry a prayer book to the altar, and
this must be no ordinary one, but hand
bound and an exquisite specimen Of
the craftman's art
In the back of such a book blank
pages are inserted for data regarding
the marriage-the name of the church
in which 1t occurs, the date, the sigma
the witnesses. Such q prayer book is
not only beautiful work OF art, but
q priceless treasure to the bride, who
gives 1t to future generations-an heir
loom to be used by other brides of the
family.
To make paper fireproof, whether
written, printed, painted or stamped as
for hangings, dip IT in strong alum
water-a saturated solution-and dry
thoroly. Test after the first dipping.
If it burns, dip and dry again Neither
color nor quality will be in the least
affected; on the contrary. rather i'm
proved I protect my title deeds and
insurance policies this way.
Chops, birds and dry fish are most
delicious when broiled in paper. A
Sheet of foolscap paper is spread with
either olive oil or butter q should al
ways give preference TO the former),
then the article to be broiled, saltcd
and peppered, should be laid on the
lever half and the upper part folded
over with the edges together. Begin
at the edge and fold over the lower
side and ends several times pfnchiny
together close to the meat Place in a
wire broiler and broiI eight or 10 min
utes over steady slow fire. turning
often. The paper will char a long time
before fRniting, and the contents will
be basted in their own juices. When
the paper is well Drowned the chop or
bird is done TO juicy, delicate and tli-
gestible turn. Serve in its envelope.
which conserves the heat and juices to
the very minute OF serving. A few
attractiveness and digestibility. The
large filet of chicken broiled in this
way is delicious and easy of assimiIa-
ton. Squads or quails should be spiir
down the back and wiped dry before
broiling. A tenderloin of steak NAV
also be broiled in paper.
To properly cook a fllet of
beef, trim thoroly. dust with salt
and pepper and -four. Fasten into
shape with skewers and lard 1t in two
rows with strips of pork. Place In a
baking pan, cook in the coolest part of
the oven-10 minutes, until the pork
commences to try out, then stand In
the hottest part for 20 or 80 minutes.
dependent upon the size of the fiiiet