Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1928-03-29
Hot Springs-In RetrOSpection.

explain It's virtues ana WEAKNESSES.
Doubtless a good many things of in
tereSt have been overlooked. For
variety and scenic beauty it would be
difficult to equal. Hot Springs is a
place with varied attractions. But
its drawing power lies in its health
giving properties. While part or
its benefits doubtless may rightly be
attributed to imagination, many OF
them are real. In a large sense, Hot
Springs is not a place but a vision OF
hope and joy which develop into the
things of which we dream.
To those who are inflicted with
physical infirmitieS, it answers theil
desires and they unfold into fulfill
ment
The halt are made to walk, while
the blind feel touch of radiant
light.
The springs are generous, giving
of their beneficient wealth to poor
and rich alike.
They shower sunshine and happi-
ness upon those who adjust them
selves to their ways.
They are kind and faithful. They
do their part.
What The Interior Department Says.
The United States Department of
the Interior through its Superintend-
ent Of the Hot Springs National Park
ut Hot Springs. Arkansas, has issued
the following statement regarding
the waters from the hot springs:
|. The Hot Springs water is not
cure all but has certain effects
Oh the human body which are most
beneficial when properly applied.
,. The Hot Springs water is not
used like the hot waters of other
resorts. where Il mechanical effect
is sought through the practice of by
drotherapy.
3. A bath beneficial for a person
with high blood pressure may be
quite dangerous for one whose blood
pressure is below normal
4. The effect of Hot Springs water
on old tuberculosis LESSONS may make
them active again. Tuberculous per-
SoilS SHOulu llol DdlHe III lHlS "dlcl
5. rheumatism or neuritis is an
evidence of focal infection. You
should find and remove the original
focus before expecting the impOs
sible from the water alone
6. You would not be justified in
doubling the amount of medicine your
physician would describe, therefore
you should not attempt more than
one bath a day, as each bath causes
a reaction (shown by fever) and your
system requires time to recover and
be benefited by that fever CT reac-
ton.
I. The hot water alone does not
cause constipation, but lack of usual
exercise, overeating, change of diet
loss of fluids through perspration,
etc, may.
s. Certain diseases of the heart
will be aggravated by the baths, but
there are many abnormal conditions
of the heart that may be greatly ben
Gifted
9. Bathing Immediately after eat
ing is dangerous as the stomach re-
quires a large amount of blood to
take care of the digestive process.
When you get in the hot water this
blood supply is diverted to other
parts of the body, thus seriously in
terfering with the digestion of the
meal.
10. Bath attendants are not al
lowed to prescribe your bath An
average bath for healthy persons has
been outlined for them and they are
not permitted to exceed the limit.
What The Hot Springs Water
Contains.
The figures indicate the percent
ages. Silica, 16; iron of aluminium, Il;
manganese, L; calcium, 16.5; mag
nesium, Is; sodium, II; potassium, 6;
bicarbonate radicle, SO; sulphate rad
icle, 81; nitrate radicle, .; bOrate
radicle, 4; and chlorine, o.
Who Goes TO The Hot Springs!
Seeing the people on the street, at
the hotels and at the bath houses,
you would think that everybody went
to Hot Springs. 1t is certain that all
classes do, and it is quite apparent
that most of those who go there to
regain health and make that their
business, are not disappointed
Hot Springs is a Mecca for tourists
and many who go there for pleasure
are enticed by the beautiful surround
ings and the splendid opportunities
to battle, to plunge in and take a
course of baths. Since a bath takes
only about an hour and half day,
there is much time afterwards for
rest and recreation. You may play
golf all winter at Hot Springs. The
people from the North go there mostly
during the winter months and those
who are fond of golfing take their
clubs and play golf after their baths.
Those who have their cars find many
pleasant roadways over which to mo-
tor, while those fond of walking or
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