La Junta tribune., 1910-05-21

property. In yOu bVs W.
We are quick to save property. but
slow and uncertain when our health
is al stake. Wake up and be doing.
Let every one OF US be committee
OF one to speed the gospel OF health
and right living. Here Is where the
church and its organizations can do a
world Of good. Every minister knows
that a good. healthy congregation is
much more satisfactory than when
there are a number OF invaitds among
them.
A tubercular patient not only Is q
loss to the community. but he takes
all or part OF the time, Of one or
more healthy people. The world Is
only just now awakening to this ter
rible scourge.
Now In order TO do something along
the line OF prevention. that will count
you should see TO 1t that no one is
employed In your schools.or the busi-
ue'ss uouSts sou oi0 eohpNuNN
to go, that is tubercular. II may be
a hardship on a few individuals. but
the greatest good TO the greatest
number should be our motto. You
should favor all legislation tending
TO place the control OF the health de-
partment In a centralized body as is
now contemplated We are trying TO
get a department OF health organized
in the national government, with its
head a member OF the cabinet When
this is accomplished we will be able
to show results like those attained
by the United States Hospital Marine
service. in Kidding San Francisco of
bubonic plague. and We should not
wait for national laws but should
begin at once the fight as individu-
ais. We should eat good, wholesome
food. sleep In well ventilated rooms
and see that we have plenty of good
sleep; take plenty of exercise in the
open air; do not neglect cold, but
attend 10 II at once; keep the skin
active by proper bathing; refuse to
stay In close room where many peo-
pie are gathered; insist that all
known tubercular persons with whom
We are forced to mingle, take proper
care of themselves even at the risk
Of wounding their feelings. and do
not be afraid 10 inspect the schools
where our children are Obliged to-
stay for some hours each day II the
rooms cannot be properly ventilated
and lighted. take your children out
II public sentiment is favorable, you
can get anything you want done.
Put your children to bed early and
see that they get ten hours Of sleep
every night II you want them to be
well. and avoid infection when they
are compelled TO breathe the germs
OF disease through the earelessness,
Ignorance or criminal neglect Of some
one else. Consult your doctor and
follow his advice on all things per-
tanning TO health and sanitation: get
rid of all dark or damp places about
your home. and live like the Almighty
intended you should.
And first OF all help In every way
you can the Anti.Tubercular Societies
that are now formed for your protec.
ton. Tell your senator and repre-
sentative that you do not like to see
a state as great and glorious as Colo.
rado. spend $4,000 In two years to
protect fish and game, and give
paltry $4,000 to the state board OF
health TO protect your loved ones.
That Is what Colorado has done. and
what she must not do again. Our
lives and health are worth many times
what We get from fish and game.
Back up your local health officer and
instead Of cursing him for attempt.
Ing TO protect life and health, give
him hearty support. and a word of
praise now and then.
II ! have caused you 10 think along
these lines today. l am well repaid
for my effort. Our people are all
right; all they need is to start them
right.