The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-29
CARE OF the FeEr.
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It 10 universal desire among wom-
and methods employed to bring shout
this result are responsible for the
corns. bunions and distorted joints
which adorn tho feet Of womankind.
It Is encouraging to note that women
are getting more sensible IN the mat.
ter OF shoes and are saving them
selves much torment by buying shoes
that fit the form Of the foot
Soft corns are not difficult to cure,
,as they are usually the result Of ex-
cessive Precipitation, all that y neces-
harry, therefore, IL to absorb the
moisture. and this is readily done by
spF1nkling . bit Of absorbent cotton
with powdered chalk and placing Il
about the corn. OF course changing
the cotton each time the shoes are
changed, until . euro II affected. For
excessive PRECIPITATION Of the fest OF
for aching feet not due TO corns.
battle the feet every night 10 hot wa
ter In which little washing soda
has bs0n dissolved. After bathing
use any Of the prepared powders that
are on the market, or = home prepare
ton consisting Of flne corn-starch
may be used and VIII answer the pur-
pose.
d. ). H. writes: why should An
athlete break down from nervous ex-
|hAustion! -
Because muscle work may tire the
nerves. That Is Why intellectual
workers should not engage in phySi-
cal exercise that II too strenuous.
P. b. p. wants sure relief from
toothAche.
Answer. Take : small quantity Of
mustard OIL in = bottle. and after
closing one nostril inhale once the
fumes Of the oil. The nrst effect is
: reddening Of the face. flow q tears
and difficulty Of breathing. Within .
with the tooth will disappear.
q. b. b. asks: why do aged people
become drowsy 30 easy?"
Answer: Old people are drowsy be-
cause the amount OF blood that circu-
lAtes through the brain ie too small
Old people should be permitted to
browse freely. They thereby regain
their strength. Young people who
arc weak and bloodless and conse-
quently drowsy, should cultivate fresh
air and good food, avoid constipation.
and keep up perfect elimination by
frequent bathing, internal and exter-
mel, fresh fruits and vegetables, ana
take pains to preserve the general
health In every possible way. Drowsi.
ness Is one Of the flrst signs Of auto
intoxication.
A. H. r. inquiries: What Ii the
proper diet to feed the nerves?"
Answer: AN good foods that as
simulate we'll. feed the nerves. The
mineral constituents OF whole grains
and Of certain fruits and vegetables
are especially valuable for the nerves.
An all around wholesome diet with
sufficient outdoor air to lead to per-
feet digestion, is the best sort Of
food for building up the nerves. It is
not what you eat ~ how you digest
II that e important.
r. +. p. wants to know Why ono
other thin, and how to accomplish
either.
Answer: One Of the hardest things
in the world 10 for person naturally
thin to become fat, and for . person
naturally fat to become thin. OF the
two, q change Is harder for the fat
person. The only thing for q thin
person that will do any good IL regu-
lar hours, regular exercise, regular
sleep. and as much simple and nutri-
tious food as can be taken without In
Digestion