Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-10

tA1 ~ -NAA La
the matter OF dress and q fear of be-
ing conspicuous have deferred many
people in the nerthern section of the
country from adopting white duck, In
en- crash or white flannel suits during
the extreme summer weather.
1t is not to see dark col
ored. thick clothing, more appropriate
for spring wear wern with dumb and
patient p~ersistency right through the
sizzling heat OF midsummer. Even an
occasional stifly starched shirt bosom
may be noticed.
Loose, light colored. porous clothing
win exert a marvellous influence for
comfort The money wasted In futile
attempts TO quench thirst would be
better expended on a linen suit and
linen mesh underwear.
On the other hand, neck mufiers
and heavy furs worn during moderate
winter weather simply invite colds.
grip and pneumonia by rendering the
wearer urtiuly dependent on such gar
ments. Furthermore, during moderate
weather heavy furs are a burden and
AdAa]p LdAi6hE LII aCPiScciOA- SoHI-
mon sense should be exercised In such
matters and due allowance made for
individual peculiarities of constitution.
Old people and invalids may require
extra protection against cold, but the
| average individual should endeavor to
become adapted to the wearing OF
medium weight clothing for ordinary
-4-%~, -cr<h-r. o-S 4>t. r-%p~ >rcor-
tons when blizzard" weather is to be
faced.
Eathina and the Weathsr.
The daily morning shower or plunge
wiz brace the nervous system for the
ordeal of a hot day: likewise 1t will
give poise to the circulation and de-
yelep a resistance to cold weather periis
of grip, bronchitis, etc. A tepid bath In
the evening will often prove refreshing
and soothing. A cold bath at might
may prove exciting rather than cool
ing and restfui.
Children should not be allowed to
paddle around In the water with heads
| exposed to the sun. A sea dip is good
for them, but they should not be per
mitted to play around the water un-
less their tender little brains are well
protected from the suns rays. Cool
| feet and hot head make q bad combina-
ton.
Rsstful Sleep Necessary.
Restful sleep is very necessary to re-
store the nervous system exhausted by
prolonged hot weather. Late suppers
and fndiscretions in eating and drink
ing are often responsible for disturbed
sleep. Care in this regard is especially
necessary when the heat and humidity
are extreme.
A tepid bath before retiring viii
often prove efficient In promoting rest
full sleep.
Dist and the Weather.
It is not wise to starve oneself IN
hot weather. But there is little risk
of this happening IN prosperous Amer
| Tea. The fact that the poor of India
are starved for fats and proteids lie no
proof that any considerable number
of people in this country are underfed.
On the contrary. the average Ameri-
Shu 1duiiy RkUhaOiJ Sdlo Wv mum
most of the time and especially during
the heated term.
IL much exercise Is taken a rairiy
generous diet will be required to sup
ply energy and repair tissue waste II
a pretty quiet physical existence is led
a light diet is the rational course.
Green vegetables should have the
,xoe,o0.1 sx,a nnof Mill 4G not q
good hot weather food for an adult
and should be withdrawn from the
child or infant at the first sign Of
bowel trouble. Soda fountain drinks
are better than beer or gin 1zzes, but
water is the best thirst quencher.
In the cold weather the proportion
of fats and starches, which are heat
and energy producers, may be in
creased. Milk Is a more valuable food
in cold weather than in hot weather
and is less likely to be contaminated
by germs in winter season. 1T Is no
an ideal food for the average adult,
however. who should be able to secure
sufficient fat from the elements of a
mixed diet. 1t should be borne In
mind that there Is a close relationship
between constipation and Intestinal
toxemia and susceptibility to colds.
Congestion OF the nasal passages
seems to be directly caused in many
cases by the so called bilious" state.
This is simply a toxic condition due to
o%vereating or faulty eating. Rich.
indigestib!e foods. and especially after
theater suppers, are frequently respon-
sible for attacks OF grip and other win
ter troubles.
As | have stated, alcohol is not a real
food at any time, and in the winter
time 1t distinctly lowers the resistance
to such diseases as pneumonia, CON
sumption. bronchitis. etc.
The Ice Water Habit.
lee water Is not only harmful In
checking digestion and dilating the
stomach. but ice often contains germs
or their spores, which when taken into
the system rapidly multiply. Ice
should never be placed directly In
drinking water.
Heat Stroke and Exhaustion.
sunstroke, heat stroke or thermic
fever is generally caused by alcohol
ism. The patient falls unconscious,
the face Is cengested and the breathing
heavy.
Cold is the remedy-ice pack to the
head and cold water sponged over the
-