The Monroe journal., 1921-09-09
MENTAL WORK IMPROVING
WOODROW WILSON'S HEALTH
Though for a Time His Case Appear
ell 10 he Hopeless He Now
Looks Very Much Better.
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Authentic information about tn
present state of ex-President vii
sons health is now available, writes
c. W. Gilbert in the Greensboro
News. He is TO be seen riding abou
Washington, especially about Rocl
Greek park. In his automobile. II,
looks much better than he did wheT
he retired frcm the presidency. A
rumor Is circulated here that he had
recovered the use of his arm and
leg which were paralyzed as a result
OF this breakdown two years ago.
This report arose from the follow
ing circumstances. MIR. Wilson was
about 10 start recently upon one OF
his automobile rides. The greatest
care is taken TO prevent his falling
in his movements about the house
and TO and from his vehicle. Accord
ingly an attendant is always at his
side. The shock of fall would be
certain TO check his slow recovery
and perhaps bring on new crisis in
his illness.
Step Toward Recovery.
On this occasion as Mr.. Wilson
and his attendant reached the car 1t
was discovered that something had
been forgotten and the attendant
went back into the house to repair
the mistake leaving Mr.. Wilson
standing near the car. While he was
absent Mr.. Wilson advanced to the
car and entered ii unaided. This
marks the progress Mr.. Wilson has
made toward recovery since March
fourth.
On that date the ex-President
made his trip to the capitol to take
part in the inauguration ceremonies.
He had To be lifted into the car and
again had to be lifted out OF it, He
could move slowly along the ground
but could not rise from a sitting POI
sition nor assume one unaided. He
could not moreover lift his left foot
from the ground.
His method OF walking at that
time was TO advance his right foot
about 10 inches and then slowly
drag his left foot after ii until ii
was nearly abreast of it. Then the
right foot was again advanced 10
inches and the process was repeated.
Mr.. Wilson's progress is slow and
difficult But he has more use OF
his left leg than he had in the spring.
He can now pick up his left foot
from the ground in advancing 1t.
But his walk is till unsteady and
insecure and II is against his physi-
clans advice that he performed such
4 feat as entering his automobile I'M
aided.
The ex-President is till under the
constant care OF his old physician,
Dr. Cary Grayson, who has recently
his treatment in an inter-
esting way. When Mr.. Wilson let
tie White House there followed q
period OF great relaxation. There
were no duties to perform There
was nothing to occupy the mind and
engage the attention of the former
thief magistrate.
Many persons thought this was
lust what was needed to promote re-
'oyery. Freedom from anxiety and I
il was felt, would aid in
But the complete let +
down had just the contrary effect
rom what was expected. After three
u four months it was noticed that
he eN-President was not only not
but that even his physi-
al condition had slumped. There
;as no sudden change, no crisis, but
/ was noticed that complete relaXa-
ion brought with 1t lack OF tone.
Work Part of Cure.
Mr.. Wilson had to be made TO see
hat reasonable amount of work
fas a part OF the cure. This some
ines is difficult thing to impress
pon the minds of invalids who have
in sense, to their
DR.. Grayson brought the
tuation to Mr.. Wilson's attention in
his way.
The two were at a baseball game
nd Walter Johnson. Washington's
amous pitcher was in the box,
What do you suppose would hap
en- to Walter Johnson's arm If he
hould put il in sling for two
lonths?" asked DR.. Grayson.
Mr.. Wilson saw the point and from
lat day DR.. Grayson prescribed for
he ex-President two hours day OF
rental work. And this was real
Iental work, something apart from
aading detective stories and watch
lg moving pictures which have oc-
ipied Mr.. Wilson's mind since the
atastrophe. This reading and |
Is prescribed by the way
diversion.
With mental work there has come I
ne improvement in physical reae-
ons already described. II is In the
st two months that the patient has
ivanced from the state of dragging
Is left foot to ability to enter his
automobile without aid. Doing the
lings with his mind that he used to
o has restored his confidence and af-
,cted his general health fagorably.
all this II must be borne in mind v.
lat no one predicts complete re
very for Mr.. Wilson.
In Washington there are reports
lat plans are forming to put the >
Dlicies of Mr.. Wilson In a clearer :
ght before the world. Mr.. Wilson's 9
lends insist that the Harding adj :,
has been largely vim
cation for Mr.. Wilson. The Mexi- A..