Weekly journal-miner., 1910-02-09

criminately. on the floor, the sidewalk, or the street, the sputum dries up rapidly, the germs are set free to mingle with the dust, and to be blown about by currents of air, or swept up by the skirts of some woman in passing and breathed in by others.
 The means by which consumption may enter the human system are:
 (a) Breathing the germs directly into the lungs through nose or mouth.
 (b) Through the digestive tract, the eating of infected food stuffs, the drinking of milk from tubereulous cows, the use of drinking glasses, eat ing utensils, and other articles that have been handled or used by con- sumptives.
 Consumptives who cough must ex- peetorate, but they can do so in a way that will not seriously endanger the health of others. They owe this to the community in which they live and they owe it to themselves, for they can easily be further infected by breathing in the germs they have themselves spit out. They should be provided with proper receptacles in which they can expectorate when it is necessary. These are made in metal, glass and paper, and are easily procurable at any drug store.
 Concerning the treatment of tuber- culosis, we believe that there is no specific cure. A sufficient amount of proper food, with plenty of fresh air and rest, constitute the essential basis of all successful methods of treatment
 The cOnsumptive is the ideal victim of the quack, charlatan, and vendor of patent medicines. The best treat ment is outdoor life, rest and plenty of good food, under careful and con- stant medical supervision.
 If you have consumption:
 1-Be hopeful and cheerful, for your disease can be cured if you have not neglected it too long.
 2-obey your physician's instruc- tons. You may improve steadily for months and then lose it all by care lessness.
 3-Spend as much time as possible out in the open air. Sleep out if possible. The night air is not harm ful. If you have to sleep inside have your windows wide open. Sleep alone.
 4-Be properly clad. Do not load the body with tight clothing, or too many. Do not be afraid of cold weather as long as the body is ade- quately clothed.
 5-Avoid eating when bodily or mentally tired, or when in a state of nervous excitement. Take plenty of nourishing food. Consumptives often need more nourishment than they are inclined to take.
 6-Milk, eggs and fatty foods are especially valuable, but great harm may be done by overfeeding.
 Eat slowly, chew your food well, avoid too much sweet, or anything which may cause indigestion.
 S-Do not smoke, and do not drink liquor, wine or beer, except by special permission from your physician, but drink plenty of good pure water be- tween meals.
 9-Sponge the chest with cold water morning and evening, then rub the body with coarse towel.
 lO-If you should have a hemor- rhage do not be alarmed; do not take whiskey to stop it, that will only make it worse, but keep quiet and send at once for a physician.
 Be hopeful, and expect a cure.
 To the well: Dust, dirt, dampness and darkness are the friends of tuber- culosis; sunshine, fresh air, soap and water are its enemies. Improper liv- ing, bad habits and loss of sleep make you a favorable subject for in- lection.
 Do not live in houses or rooms pre- viously occupied by a consumptive until they have been thoroughly dis infected
 Keep your windows open day and night, live out of doors as much as possible, fill the lungs. with pure air, breathe through the nostrils and not through the mouth.
 Do not clutter up the house or your room with useless bric-a-brae, heavy hangings or useless upholstered furniture. They are all dust catchers and dust is germ-laden. White wash ed or painted walls are preferable to those covered with wall paper. Rugs that can be taken up and cleaned out side of the house are preferable to dust-catching carpets. Damp cloths or mops should be used instead of dusters and brooms.