The Washington herald., 1912-01-07
Winter Warning to Workers.
By ALICE MASON.

Do not FORGET the value OF an extra blanket
in wintry weather. Never go to bed chilly
II you would escape bad colds. Wrapped in
wool under the covers one quickly warns
up and danger Of illness Is averted Cold
feet are frequently followed by cold in the
head. lungs, or throat, 50 fight the former for
health's sake Rising on the toes many
times will restore circulation. 80 will put
ting the feet underscold water and rubbing
with coarse towel
Wet feet are another and too little con-
sidered source OF sickness This is the day
OF SHOWS. therefore. It is wise to be pro-
vided for them Why not keep q pair Of
rubbers at each end Of the route. It only
means an extra outlay OF 20 cents and may.
save big doctor bills and lost salary Rub
Der soIes are wise. so is waterproof leather.
II the feet do get wet do not think II too
much trouble to change shoes and stockings.
One sensible young friend Of mine. who has
not lost one day in three years from sick
ness. always keeps in her Office desk an extra
pair Of stockings and shoes for Just such
emergencies.
Another economy that makes for health II
a raincoat. or at least waterproof ONCE suit.
Wet. bedraggled skirts are responsible for
many a winter breakdown. Ittakes a strong
girl TO keep we'll in damp clothes. Nor 10
drying them over a radiator or register con-
dUcive TO health.
II unlucky enough to be without a warm
coat. learn the value OF newspapers as a
cold protector. FoId several thicknesses OF
paper over the chest front and back and you
will forget how thin your coat is II you are
TO be out a long time, slip the papers inside
coat sleeves as well.
Another source OF cold is change IN dress
ing. The girl who goes to the ONCE IN flannel
blouse and heavy polo coat may go that same
evening to the theater IN thin lingerie waist
and light evening cape. It is safer to dress
thinly all the time than to go in for such con-
trasts. The same holds good OF furs. Many
doctors claim fur around the throat weaksns
II. but once worn it should be worn constantly
until warm weather returns.
stufTy, overheated rooms are frequent
cause OF winter complaints. II Is % foolish
TO be afraid OF fresh air that hope none Of
my girls shut out health giving ozone just
because the thermometer is low. 1t is not
enough to sleep in room with plenty OF air
every one does that these days-but the
workroom also must be well ventilated.
The girl in an ONCE cannot always control
this She usually can manage so the win
lows are opened for few minutes, at least.
may secure ventilators at the windows
There is none better than an extra pane OF
glass run in grooves nailed to the frame. Be
hind this the window can be kept up for hours
with no discomfort to any one
Watch the Thermometer II you would keep
wen. A sure way to get colds-evsn pneumo-
pia-Is to sit all day in a temperature Of IS
or ~ degrees, then go out into biting winter
air. IL you cannot keep the room cooler. be
sure 10 shut your mouth and breathe slowly
through the nose on first going outdoors
famous orator lost his life by going from an
overheated lecture hall into the bitter cold
nlght air, talking as he went. The sudden
change congested his lungs. and in a few days
he was dead.
One need not be a crank about health be-
cause OF sensible precautions. This is the
danger season. Again 1 say, beware. Sick
ness Is too costly for the girl who works TO be
foolishIy courted when It might be averted.
If you are tired. run down, be forewarned;
ike the small girl of the poem The soblius
will git re. II you don't watch out" And
what goblin Is more to be feared than bad
winter iIlnessT