The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-09
HOME HEALTH CLUB

edited by DR.. David H. Reeder, Chi
cago.)
KEEP COOL: AS I write the ther-
mometer is registering six below zero
here in Chicago and reports from
northern and western cities show a
much lower temperature, so from a
physical standpoint my suggestion Is
unnecessary. Just at this time, how
ever, there are many things happen
ing in this beautiful world of ours
that will have tendency to make the
head hot and the blood to boil In
some cases T regret to say that the
head may get warm, but the feet will
get SO cold that the cowardly owner
will use them to run with and the di-
rection will not be toward the danger
zone.
Mental poise is one Of the most
valuable assets Of an individual or
nation. We especially need that poise
just at this time. It is almost i'm.
possible for this nation to avoid war
unless the sorely distressed German
nation back down in their declaration
of ruthless slaughter by the use of the
implement invented by an American
and the Germans are not the sort of
people that back down except for the
purpose VI SOLI4A6 o. SIA OAl5O1 AAoANs
The people Of this country occupy
peculiar position. Among our warm
personal friends and neighbors are
men, and women that were born in
Germany and Austria. They are citi-
zens by adoption and almost to a man
they will be loyal to their adopted
country, but stop and think of the
distress and mental anguish of these
! people and let your hearts go out to
them in love and sympathy.
Mental suffering causes physical
suffering and is responsible for most
cases Of sickness not due to external
OR accidental causes. Help them and
at the same time helpiyourself. When
ever a human being performs really
unselfish and helpful act for others
he strengthens his own character and
mental health.
My own ancestors came from Eng
land in 1882 so that I can claim
American birth for nearly 800 years,
but one of my dearest friends was
born in Austria and is entitled to be
called a Baron. He was, as a. young
man, an officer in the Austrian army,
but he is now citizen of the U. S.,
and has already rendered his services
to his adopted countrys flag
n. heep cool, anu put INTO QraCt1CaJ
use all OF the knowledge you have
gained from the Home Health Club
by preparing your loved ones for
every emergency. Men should see to
1t at once that their teeth are in per-
feet condition, don't wait for tooth
ache to tell you to go to the dentist,
but go now and be ready because If
war is declared every able bodied
man may be called to serve his coun-
try. Next, get your feet in perfect
condition, carefully keep the nails
trimmed and get rid of corns and cal
louses. Now, there are two things of
importance for the men, they will be
of benefit whether you are called up
on or not.
The women should carefully Law
aside all Of the old sheets and pillow
cases. Have them thoroughly clean,
then go to a doctor or trained nurse
and have them show you how to make
q roller bandage. Make up all you
can If the<call comes and supply the
men Of your family and towns. ]
There are many other things you
can do to help and you also must be
ready for if it comes you also will be
needed.