Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

tent cannot catch cold Cold air seems
to be a specific for the disease, and It
is now the CHIEF reliance in treat
ment.
In acute bronchitis or laryngitis,
however, cold air appears TO be irritat-
ing, and, while the DOR should have
q constant supply of fresh air, 1t should
be warmed.
Taking the Temperature.
The temperature is best taken In the
rectum for accurate results. although
4 five minute exposure Ia the armpit
or groin will usually give an accurate
register unless the surface of the
body is affected by an acute chill. If
the instrument should be placed deep
~ under the tongue and the lips tight
ly closed and kept closed until the
thermometer Is removed. No matter
what style Of thermometer is used. it
should be left In the mouth three to
I'VE minutes. Never take the mouth
temperature Immediately after admin
istering cold dInks.
Bathing the Invalid.
A great deal Of comfort is afforded
the invalid by a daily bath where the
condition warrants 1t. When the pa
tient Is feeble n part Of the body
at a time may be quickly and gently
bathed. Alcohol and water, equal
parts, with gentle massage, is often
refreshing and restorative.
The hot pack, cold pack and cold
bath for reduction of temperature
should be used only under the advice
and direction of the physician. In
mild fever, however, sponging the
body with cold or tepid water or al
coaol aud water will prove grateful
and often reduce fever.
Dist In Fever, Etc.
People are often at a loss what to
give a fever patient to eat. In acute
fever caused by Indigestion or bowel
trouble, especially in children, 1t Is bet
ter to withhold food until the system
has been cleared OF poison. Some
.persons~fear starvation II feed is not
given within twenty-four hours. A
little barley water or plain boiled wa
ter Is better than food, which will only
remain undigested and add fuel to the
fire. AN empty house Is better than
a poor tenant.
In protraeted fever there Is a great
waste OF tissue, and albuminous food
Is required to make good this loss.
This is supplied by broths, soups, milk
and eggs. Carbohydrates tstarches.
grains, etc.) are also needed. as they
supply energy and lessen the waste OF
heterogeneous tissues. These may be
given In the form Of strained rice,
strained oatmeal, crushed wheat ana
barley, partially predigested II neces-
sary.
Beef tea cannot be relied upon for
n~ourishment, but is a good appetizer
and Of some value as a stimulant.
Useful Invalid Foods.
Albumen Water.-Cnt the white OF
one fresh egg In numerous directions
with scissors, shake 1t up In a bottle
with six ounces of pure cold water and
a pinch of salt and strain through
muslin. Useful for infants with acute
gastro-intestinaI trouble, when milk
must be withdrawn.
Barley Water (Thin).--Add a tea
spoonful of barley previously washed
In clear cold water to a half pint of
hafItpo uyatar ntth n p,pob ~ SoIt Al
1T to simmer by the fire, stirring
occasionally for n hour; then strain
through muslin.
Imperial Drink.-Pour a pint Of boil
Ing water on a heaping teaspoonful of
cream Of tartar; add a little sugar and
lemon peel; strain when cold. This Is
and increases the activity of
the kidneys.
Linseed or Flaxseed Tea.-Mix to-
three drains of unground fax
seed Qinseed). thirty grains OF extract
iicorice and ten ounces of boiling
water and allow to stand from one to
four hours In a warn place. Do not
boil. A little lemon juice and sugar
and one or two drains of gum arabic
will improve the mixture. This "tea"
Is especially valuable In acute colds,
laryngitis and some forms
If bladder trouble. 1t sheuld be more
generally used than Is the case
Beef Tea.-Take d pound Of lean
peel, free 1t from fat and ibrous tbs
cut into smaii pieces. Place these
n a crock or fruit Jar with q good
seyer. Add to It q quart of cold wa
and ten or twelve drops OF Dilute
aydrochioric acid. Stand ia q mod
warm place for an hour: then
ct 1t simmer gently for two hours
then strain and season wtthseaIt
ind pepper, IL desired. 1t should be
administered hot, an ounce IF two at
/ time.
Farinaeeous Beef Tea.--To beef tea,
prepared as In the formula first given,
i'd a little well cooked oatmeal or
:racker dust and serve hot. Barley
water or rice water may be likewise
by beef tea.
psrto1tz11 -oo1. .-Ta1i.as pre-
digestion OF milk, meat. oysters, etc.
nay be usefgl In certain conditions.
This can be carried out by following
he directions accompanying the pep
oniaed preparations aold In the shops
'paee does act permit Of quoting othsr
orInulas, but those having invalids In
hzrgs would do well to study some
manual and tighten their la
rs well as aassas the patient. by