Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-13
AUTUMN HEALTH TIPS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN

AsHINGTON,~ Oct. 9.--Many persons in the
M United States passing through a
w biennial period trial and struggle and self
questioning They are faced by problem containing
incacuabe factorsone which they cannot decide 1or
themselves and upon which they restrained from
seeking advice by pride and false modesty Yet II is
matter which intimately their wellbeing, and
in which a. error may mean weeks or months OF
suffering and loss. These persons, in a Woro' are
unable decide whether not to put on their winter
underwear.
This is really a matter prime Importance. The
common occurrence of the spring and fall is
due chiefly this change from cotton to WOOL which
is usually made too early and often necess1tates a
change back
The correct procedure this matter is thing
which each individual must work out for himself: put
the officials United States public health service
have word to say about the theory of underwear
hey emphasize the fact that underwear should not De
worn for warmth Overcoats muffers, spats leggngs.
ear pads warmers laprobes. sweaters and other
vraps should protect body chilling and freez-
ing when exposed to the outdoor air The func-
ton of the underwear is merely to form covering
next to the body which may be conveniently changed
and washed this covering is made heavy enough to
keep body warm when exposed to the air. II VIII
inevitably overheatng at times, and chilling at
others correct underwear therefore, is the very
highest YOU can stand The ponderous. heece-lined
"Aannels" which almost universally worn in
winter generation belong in the limbo of sanitary
dscards along pie for breakfast and feather beds
MANY modern doctors recommend the wearing of one
light weight of undercothing all the year around
Many robust persons do this, and nearly always are
IN abolishing biennial change entirely, at least
postpone fall event until the weather has turned
cold to cold and always the Ightest possible
weight of underwear. Get the idea that there is
anything prudent conservative ABOUT sWatnlng your
person wool for the winter I&t
Having this question the next one, say the
national officers is to consider what of the
earth YOU are going to live in this winter. You have
been stewng and complaining in the heat all summer;
now you going to follow the American custom and
roast and doze all winter?
rbro &c No doubt but that Americans live in vastly
Loatod bouses all winter that they spend money to
ooinaip the very temperatures which in summer sent
.hor acurrving to mountains and beaches A temper
AZURE of So degrees is by means uncommon either IN
American homes or school rooms
II would be interesting to trace the origin OF this
os.o.s for heat In Europe temperatures are
maintained Houses seldom kept at more than 90
or 20 degrees England, and American visitors almost
ALWAYS find them uncomfortably emily II is propape
that the great abundance of fuel in this country mas
,,cl, IN do with it. The early American generally
lived in house cabin that was somewhat draugnty'
and depended upon an immense open hre OF logs 10
Iaan him warm. The wood pile became the chief
so,rce of comfort rural districts today mans
Uav of living often estimated much by the size
of his woodpile anything else Generous roaring
6res creating luxurious, relaxing heat, have become
one of the American ideals of comfort The great fires
have been forced extent by modern heat
ing appliances but the craving for high temperatures
has survived them
This self-ndugence of baking in an excessive
does little harm a hardy man. who leads outdoor
life ALL day. when the high temperatures
brought into apartment houses and other city homes
where many people spend most of their time indoors,
buildings and schoolrooms, the effect is
They lack stimulus, they coddle the skin, making
more liable cold. while the breathing
heated air is especially harmful
In regulating the temperature of your house you
should not take comfort the standard. What will
feel comfortable to you depends entirely upon what
temperature you have been accustomed to. person