The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-25
BY EARLE G. BROWN. M. D.

BY EARLE G. BROWN, M. d.
As the summer approaches many
persons are making plans for their an
nual vacation. 1t is important to get
away from business if it is at all pos
sible. A change of surroundings is
important for it is restful and bene-
Iiclal to the health. It is not neces-
sary to go long distances, but it is i'm
portant to get into the open air. For
trip.
Important consideration should be
given to the part of the country where
You are to camp. Make careful in
Quiry concerning the sanitary condf-
tons. Do not be content with merely
answers to your questions, but make
Investigations. Correct sanitary condi-
tons are much more important than
athletic grounds, bathrooms or beau
tiful scenery.
Water Supply Is Important.
The water supply is most important.
Is the water safe for drinking pur-
poses, or is 1t contaminated with
germs that will cause typhoid fever or
diarrheas? Is there a correct sew
age system? If not, is there a method
for the proper disposal of refuse?
What about the grounds where you
VIII camp, or the hotels and restaur-
ants where you will eat? Are they
| Alt&CSeOo wild lies. IL SO, IGmem DER
that swarms of flies are indications Of
filth nearby. Are there swamps or
pools of stagnant water? If so, these
pools of water or damp places are
breeding places for mosquitoes. Mos
quitoes transmit certain diseases, such
as malaria and yellow fever.
Is the milk supply good? Carefully
consider the above points. After you
have located. spend your time sensibly.
Keep regular hours. Keep in the open
as much as possible, eat regularly, and
take plenty of exercise.
Include First Aid Kit.
If you are going camping so that
you are some distance from q physi-
clan, first aid kit should be included
in your equipment. Included therein
| should be a few two-inch gauze band
ages, adhesive tape, pins, absorbent
cotton, gauze, tincture of iodine, laxa-
tive pills. bicarbonate Of soda, castor
oil and a thermometer. It should be
| remembered that only the necessary
first aid should be given by a layman
In case of sudden illness, put the
patient to bed and call a physician
Pains oftentimes are relieved by hot
applications. Headaches are often re-
lieved by applying cold cloths to the
head.
If the patient has fever and it con-
| tinues, it is important that a physician
be called.
Camp ON Elevated Ground.
The camp should be made on eIe-
waited ground. or on the sloping sides
of hill. Trees are desirable, but I'M
| derbrush is not, for it harbors mos
quitoes. If a. tent is pitched drain
age bitches should be dug around the
edges to drain off the water. A wooden
floor is advisable. A pure water sup
ply is imperativel Unless you know
| that the water supply is pure, it is best
to boil all water used for drinking pur-
poses. If 1t is not boiled, Chloride OF
lime" may be used for purifying pur.
poses. This is an inexpensive product
may be purchased at any drug store
and carried in the camping outfit. Pui
one teaspoonful of the powder into e
quart bottle of water, cork tightly an6
let stand for several hours. Pour of
one teaspoonful of the clear solution
into two gallons of water and let stand
| for fifteen minutes. This will make