The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-27
Yes, It's Hot, But 1t
Is the Very Best Kind of
Weather for Many Things

This is pretty good weather in more
ways than one.
Remember, for one thing, that 1t is
good weather for corn.
Many have died from the excessive
heat, but were it not for corn, many
times their number would die-corn is
food and food producer and without 1t
we would starve to death.
It is the finest kind of weather for the
practice of humanity.
For instance, have you on your prem
ises such thing as bowl OF water for
thirsty birds?
Have you on your premises such
thing as a bucket of water for dogs, going
mad, maybe, for want of drink?
How do you treat, feed and care for
your horse?
Do you follow these rules?
If you do NOT, follow them.
It is the finest kind of weather for you
70 learn how to practice humanity toward
horse.
Read:
Load lightly. and drive slowly.
Stop in the shade II possible.
Water your horse rs often as possible SO
1une a. q horse In working. water In small guam
titles win not hurt him. But let him drink only
few swallows n he n going TO stand still Do
not fall to water him at night after he has eaten
his hay.
when he comes In after work, sponge on the
haYness marks and sweat, his eyes. his nose
and mouth. and the dock. Wash his feet but
not his legs.
II the Thermometer f. rs degrees or higher.
wipe him all over with a damp sponge. Use
vinegar water IL possible. Do not turn the hose
O him.
saturday night. give bran mash, lukewarm;
md add tablespoonful OF saltpetre.
Do not use a horse-hat, unless IL Is canopy
top hat. The ordinary bell-shaped hat does
more harm than good
A sponge on top OF the head. or even cloth.
- good IL kept wet II dry II is worse than
nothing.
n the horse is overcome by heat get him into
the shade, remove harness and bridle wash out
his mouth. sponge him all over. shower his legs.
and give him two ounces Of aromatic spirits OF
ammonia, or two ounces Of sweet spirits Of nitre.
In pint Of water; OF give him pint OF coffee
warm. Cool his head at once. using cold water.
OF. II necessary. chopped ice wrapped in cloth
II the horse is OF his feed. try him with two
quarts OF oats mixed with bran, and a little
water: and add little salt sugar Or give
him oatmeal Cruel or barley water TO drink
So III
denly. or II he breathes short and quick. II
bis ears droop, or II he stands with his legy
oraccd sideways. he Is in danger Of heat or
sun stroke and needs attention al once
IL IL Is so hot that the horse sweats in the
stable at night, tie him outside. with bedding
under him. Unless he cools OF during the night
he cannot well stand the next days heat
These rules have been prepared by the Boston
Work-Horse Relief association No Is Beacon.
st.. Boston. Mass. Copies will be sent free on
application.
This is fine weather for the practice OF
self-control.
The test of the general upon whom the
kingdom relies comes under fire; not in
wearing gold braid.
The test of yourself comes under try
ing conditions.
We know it is hard to sleep these
nights.
we know your bvd's stick TO you.
vVe know it gets on ones nerves to be
greeted by the pest whose chief concern
seems to be the gathering of opinion as
to whether the mercury has progressed
upward in the tube a sufficient degree to
give perfect satisfaction.
but keep your temper down.
Or try TO. and see just how much con-
troll you have over self or how much you
lack control.
II you have an airy room, for instance.
! with windows in il and fresh air stirring
\ In 1t, think of the sufferers in the tene-
= msnts gasping through these hot nights
for lack of air or windoww to sleep by.
That thought in itself ought to cool
you considerably.
This is the finest kind of weather for
you TO be careful of what you eat.
Refrain from heating foods.
Refrain from meat in favor of lighter
4 foods. preferably fruit.
Temperance In eating is what this kind