The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18
A QUARTER TURN WILL ADJUST IT.

| Although MT has lived In near by city many years ways is always north nnn G hm ana We as l anybody, but somewhere in his subconsciousless | he has that little twist
 l tion They get their bearings mixed at the first | occasion and then go on for years more or less confused. I think that if one knows or studies d little practical astronomy and has the habit Of shooting the stars at night and of shooting the sun in the daytime this annoyance may be pre-. vented and corrected. How long it requires to get this habit that is, that you do it automatlcai- ly or without consciously thinking about it, do not know. . | An old friend of Mir has the same trouble. Many years ago. he says, he came into town rom | the west at night. The train was headed north when it stopped in the station but he knew noth ing of this and so he got off the tram ana LOOK his first bearings in the error that the tram was | headed east This confusion remained with him for several years. Then for period of several years he lived in another state where he wal, was well oriented to directions. Ten years later he returned to the home city and this time ar rived by daylight and got correctly oriented.
 I have often had to struggle to prevent dis orientation while riding on train. Particularly when 1 get out of berth, especially an upper in the morning; can never be sure which way to start for breakfast. But as soon as | can shoot the sun even the shadows I'm all clear again. Obviously the confusion arises from loss of any landmarks or reliable bearings in the | night.
 sort--it seems quite common kink-the error 1 is apparently the fixing on unreliable or faulty | landmarks in the first place. That is why 1 strongly recommend that everybody make the | north star. mention Orion because he is gener- ally hanging around somewhere and if you sight along his left knee and shoulder you'll come fair ly close to the north star Orion will give you q good steer when the big dipper is quite out Of sight
 I suppose if one carried a good compass and consulted instantly whenever any question of direction occurs it would serve as well as the shooting the stars.
 Birds and animals have a perfect senses of di. rection. I've often tried to get Tony the Wirish Terrier mixed up when we're out for stroll, but ha he seeing start off in the wrong direction after rough and tuSn- ble. He may be dumb but he always knows
 ''''e 'e QrEsTioNs fTc AND ANSWERS
 Eyes Sensitive to Light
 went to a physician about my eyes and he told they were too sensitive to light. If I bathc my eyes frequently in water would 1t help suggest any other remcdy-nOt actual medicine? C. F. O'B)
 Answer-Pain water is too irritating to put in the eyes, A solution of rounded teaspoonful | of salt in the pint of boiled water is not ir- ritating. being about as salty the tears. No eye bath or drops will remedy your trouble. Better | arrangement of the artificial lighting of your work or reading, and if necessary wearing an cude some of the light. for a time. II Eating and Sleeping II Surprised to read It Is not advisable for middle II aged or elderly Folk to nap or relax after meals. II Have always understood that by so doing you allowed the digestive organs and heart to do their work without interference. (T B. S)
 Answer-Young persons may and naturally do nap or sleep after a hearty meal Older folk Shouiu not lnuulse tne tendency To snooze after meals. They should rather take a stroll or pass n half hour at any mild recreation or amusement No one should engage In very violent or vigorous exertion immediately after full meal This does not apply to ordinary work or play immediately after breakfast or lunch.
 Certified Milk Purcst Obtainabe
 No milk Is safe until pastcurixcd. This state- ment is c0ncurrcd with bs all health departments and the v. <. department of agriculture. tMrs T. M1
 | Answer--But [ deny the truth of the state. ment. Certified milk s safe Certified milk Ia the hal In lIAua ae fha available, 10 ls true that ordinary market milk is not safe until li has been pasteurlzed.