The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-13
PROTECTIVE FOR MAcH1N1srs HANDS

the skin of such substances as oil, grease, var | nish, lacquer and various solvents. It is diff l fcult or impossible for many of these workers l to wear rugger or other gloves while at work. In one large electric manufacturing plant a | skin cream composed as follows has given much satisfaction as a protective for the hands and arms of workers
 | Gum arabic ............. 4 ounces | Soap chips Claundry soaps) 1s pounds Water ...........14 pounds | Hydrous wool fat... ........ pounds Acid red (small amount to color)
 M or lemongrasg bn .xs. th. crsa ounEes ai,gnt,v | adhesive. Common laundry soap IS inexpen-
 sive. The oil of lemongrass is added to give
 the cream pleasing ador To make the cream heat some of the water and stir in the gum
 arabic little by little till a clear mucilage is ob- tained. Dissolve the soap chips in some more water. Finally mix the two, and after they
 have colled bit, work in the wool fat and add
 the color and scent.
 The workman scrubs his hands and arms.
 rinses and dries them perfectly and then rubs | into the skin littl of the cream, wipes off
 the excess and goes to work. Another skin protective which has been used with satisfaction by printers is a mixture of lanolin (wool faD and olive oi equal parts, used in similar way. Printers will find saw dust moistened with liquid soap less irritating than most hand cleansers for removal of ink. Such workers who already have skin lesions will find the following protective dressing val Zinc ore (Calamine and sil- icate of zinc) pulverized and passed through 100- mesh | sieve ..........s.... parts Gelatin parts | Glycerin ..................'o parts
 rn,s ,,st hc n,;xed mn into sn3ootb naf haste
 with the aid of heat It ooos into solid block
 To apply it, melt the block in double boiler
 stir with stiff paint brush, and when it cools
 of sln and before it sets tap lightly all over with bunch of absorbent wool so as to form feltwork with the paint. Allow this to dry completely. Some printers find they can re- | main at work with such a protective dressing | on the hands The dressing may be left on till | 1t becomes loose. Then peel it off and apply
 new coat in the same way.
 For simple chapping or irritation of the
 hands, the old familiar boric-gycerin lotion is
 soothing Women whose hands suffer from | hot water and irritating soaps or cleansers find that this lotion, regularly used, keeps the skin
 soft, smooth and white. Some men apply it to- | the face after shaving. Prepare it as follows: Dissolve 80 grains of tragacanth Gin chips l or shavings) in a pint of water, stirring con- | stantly till clear thin jelly is obtained, in a vessel over fire. Add one-half ounce of | glycerin and three teaspoonfus (drams) of l boric acid powder. | Apply a few drops to hands or face after | washing and before the skin is quite dry, two or thre times daily.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | Calcium Lactate My husband had suffered every year from hay fever, until this last summer, when ne pc. gan taking calcium Iactatc as you suggested. It
 has been n great help to him and we are re-
 commenting it to every one who know who has
 
 boon (NIrs H. M. McA.)
 Answer-Aside from occasional disturbance
 of the stomach calcium lactate seems to be harmless in any case. In many instances of | hay fever, asthma, migraine 1t has proved ben efcial. Usually the patient should take 10 grains, twice or thrice daily, preferably after meals, with good drink of water. for a period | of 10 weeks, then rest off for few months or | until next season.
 Hold the Breath My son when a baby would hold his breath till he grew blue in the face. One day a nelghbor was in my home when he had spell, and she quickly threw glassful or cold wa- ter in his face He caught his breath immedi- ately, and 1t was necessary for mo to repeat | this treatment only once afterward to cure him entirely. (Mrs M. J. J)
 Answer-Yes, it is an old and fairly good
 way of dealing with breath.holdng spells. Now She's q F. E. o. B. I owe you many thanks for something ! | thought impossible. l have been subject to | habitual constipation all my life. On your as-
 surancc have conquered the habit, and now | never need any aid at all. (E. S.) | Answer-The first five days are the hardest. Thirty days active membership in our secret tory. After that you become Fellow Emeritus. | and you are privileged to persuade your | friends to join. Send a stamped envelope bear-
 stamps) for your copy of '"rhe Constipation Habit" which booklet gives you all necessary particulars and advice.
 | More Brcath-HOIding One day my younger sister was annoyed at
 something and held her breath till sine became purple and limp Mother ran out doors witi' | fer, shook her, slapped her back and there
 was great excitement. She recovered. Next day our old family doctor said "If sine ever does it
 again throw . cupfuI Of cold water ln her face" The next spell came just two days Iater. Mother followed the doct0r's advice. lt was
 drastic. but after that threat Of . dash oi
 water Co the face brought an end 0f the spell
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 | spiders
 Could you lseIp ne to rid my house 0f spld.
 CTS? Tiey are thc largest I've ever seen. tMrs
 M. RsD .,--
 Answer--No. There is no reason e imagine
 sDjderg harm anybody or spread disease. | draw tho Ilne at ants and Goekf0acheH. Spiders
 arc wonderfully interesting insects 70 study. ii | they ever do bi0 a person it is trivial mats ter,
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