The Detroit times., 1915-10-08


Mcpherson. my friend fresh from
his Oklahoma ranch, grabbed my
arm as Il man went past Us on lower
Rreed~ay III a- psS&es4hl--was a
splendid specimen OF man, but he
was walking with every nerve tight
and tense, his eyes fixed and star
ing. IN his hand he carried news
paper with which he walked through
the crowd.
"This whole towns looney," said
> MACPHERSON wiping his brow. II
never saw such job lot OF St. Vitus
dancers in my whole life as | have
since | struck this town. Watch
almost any man. woman or enid
in the subway. or anywhere else.
and he begins 10 Jerk and twist. he
plays with a pencil. bites cigar.
wiggies his thumbs. keeps time with
his feet or his fingers, or plays
some kird OF devils tattoo. When |
talk business with some men they
are footing with something or other
all the time. They try TO settle my
Gaze and give orders TO everyone
IN the Office, dictate letters, send
velegrams. telephone and run
through their mail az the same time
I'm supposed to have their undivid-
ed attention. II man takes me TO
luncheon, his hands are not stlll
minute. II go out To dinner with
aim and his wife, they rush from
the tabi. 10 tango, leaving bully,
expensive food going TO waste
Everything In this town IL on the
Jump, every minute. II | don't get
back to Gods country pretty soon.
I'll have the New York jerks, too
MACPHERSON hit the nall on the
head, the busy American city Is one
great hive buzzing with nervous
people. II may be temperament, II
may be business. 1t may be from
physical causes Whatever brings
man to this. unfortunate condition.
be can help things a whole lot by
following some of the well-establtsh-
ed principles OF food taking for nerv-
GUS persons.
First, the nervous man must
learn when to eat II he Is under
considerable physical or mental
stress--overwork or worry--he
shotId take the least possible FOOD
until he has a rest period. IL we
must eat during this time, 1t must
he only a very small quantity and
mostly In liquid form. A cup OF
good soup will tide him through hts
bury interval nicely with no evil
after effects.
The reason for this rule Ia that
during the periods of nervous strain
the bodily secretions and especial
: " those having to do with digestion
of food. the now Of saliva In the
mouth, and the activity OF the
glands of the stomach, are nearly. II
not quite suspended. The lack OF
suJivary secretion is most signaliy
at fault in nervous persons when
taking food during the sustained
mental action of dining out, or In
discussing business projects. Hence,
the welLknown efficient but inele-
CANT gum-chewing habit OF some
persons after such meals.
The nervous man must take
light breakfast. not going beyond
coffee for stimulation and even that
should be taken In considerable
moderation as regards strength. II
his work is particularly strenuous
during the middle OF the day, he
should take only a light luncheon.
Here a liquid diet will be found de-
sirable: soup. crackers. or rice and
milk. the welI-known dairy dtshcs.T
Clear soups are excellent for any
business mans luncheon The be-
ginnings and endings OF dinners may
be taken--the soup and tho dessert
Heavy. hearty, rich food, which tax
co the digestion should be cut out
Of the luncheon menu.
IL possible-snd he should make
4 possibie--the man with nerves