Milford chronicle., 1928-07-13
OUR EYFS-I
'9BIack Eyes" and ''BIOOd-ShOt'

niSh many useful hints:
To remove Something" from the
eye, dip little pieces of flannel in
hot water and apply constantly be-
low the lower lid. If the substance
is a difficult one like a bit of steel,
go to an oculist.
For a "black eye" the swelling
may be reduced by applying to the
closed lids every three or four min
utes, little squares or circles of
clean, white. absorbent cotton or
linen, fourfold, which have laid on
a piece of ice until thoroughly cold.
The treatment should be kept up
continuously for from IL to "a
hours, until the swelling has sub
sided. The removal of discolora-
ton may be FASTENED by applying
more or less constantly below the
lower lid, little pieces of flannel
dipped in water as hot as can be
borne.
Treatment for congested lids is
better light, rest, attention to per-
sonal hygiene such as a balanced
diet, daily baths, and plenty of
sleep. A few drops of solution of
zinc sulphate made by dissolving
one grain of zinc sulphate to an
ounce of water may be dropped into
the eyes as an astringent.
"Blood-shot" eyes are regarded as
serious, and if there is a discharge
from the eye which dries on the
lashes and causes the lids to stick
together, competent physician or
specialist should be consulted.
Statements by eye experts give |
attention to the necessity for proper |
lenses, which can only be secured |
from first-class eye specialists.
They recommend rigid frames such
as shell rims, that do not fly out of
shape upon the slightest excuse, be-
cause once fitted on the patient
their form is permanent and satisfy
ing. The old style metal frames
have been discarded to a large ex-
tent because they are always break
ing.
For slight wounds and burns
about the eyes the Public Health
Service recommends a tepid solu-
lion of boric acid as helpful. Pains
produced by lime should be i'm
treated by a solution of
me part of vinegar and two parts
If water. Slight burns by acids
nay be washed with lime water or
water to which a little baking soda
las been added-one-half teaspoon
I'll to. glass of water.
Congestion of the eye lids caused /
" smoke or dust, or by excessive
lare, or by constant reading, may
e frequently relieved by resting
hem and by mild instringent or
n antiseptic lotion. A solution of
en- grains of boric acid to the ounce
r a light solution of sulphate of
inc, one grain of the ounce of wa
er, or argyrol in a five to ten per
ent solution, is recommended for
pink eye" and similar troubles.
A Swim Is Not a Bath
These are the days when the joy
us cry, Come on in, the waters
mel" echoes alike from the old
hole and the modern
led pool, while Americas favorite
INNER sport cools and refreshes
illions.
Timely, then, is the warning is
led by w. w. Peter, M. D., DR.. P.
. nationally known health author
Y, in a recent issue of Cleanliness
,urnal. ga swim is not a BATH"
r. Peter points out. zone must be
Try dirty to have it count even
Lrtly as cleansing process. The
aPntinnc Of tho hndxr nn1rr IN
nall extent soluble in the usually
ol water of the swimming pool. A
vim, especially in a pool, is not
en- a good swim without a pre-
Gus soap bath"
While no one can hope to have
s own private Atlantic or Pacific,
e clearly person who shares his
rim with hundreds of others en-
Us it more when he knows that
bath is required of
cry one entering the water This
is authority believes, to the fact
at it is nicer.
But stronger reasons than aesthet-
ones are behind the growing en-
asis on the regulation OF public
thing places. For years public
alth authorities have been aware
the health hazards of swimming
OILS. The possibilities of disease
Insference in improperly operated
inning pools are too great to al
v for any standard lower than
1t of strick cleanliness for the
5her, his suit, and the entire pool.
Tenty-three states now have laws
regulations with respect 10 swim
ng pools and other bathing plac-
The usual requirement is that
hers must take a shower bath,
ng soap, before entering the
u. Health as well as general de-
ICY would seem to recommend
h legislation throughout all the
ties.
Cities Build for the Future
IAN Francisco is following New
rk's plan in preparing for the
needs of the future
2 city fathers are looking for
I'd to the time when those parts
the Sunset District which are
v sanddunes will be transformed
} a beautiful suburb. In order g.
hasten that day the western city
building a tunnel from it's out
rts to the business section, so
t a double track railway may
beneath the hills to link the
} localities. Everytime the drift
J in Of seven to eleven holes are
I'd with from ten to fifteen pounds
dynamite. When exploded enough
ken stone is cleared away to add
and half more feet to the
mel.