The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
GIVE A SORE THROAT A REST

Physicians sometimes speak of scientific nc- glect.
 Everyone has heard of the brutal practice of hitting drowning person a hard blow on the chin in order to stop his struggling and permit rescue.
 Once poisoned man in order to save his I life. He had derium tremens. He recovered from the D. Ts promptly but 1t was several days before could breathe easily about his digitalis poisoning.
 A youth with acute peritonitis in such q desperate condition that the surgeon declined to operate. The three physicians in consulta- tion believed the boy was dying. So his own doctor poisoned him with opium, and the boy made good recovery. Don't run away with the snug notion that this was atrocity. The opium poisoning treatment was the best known treatment for peritontis in the days before sur gery. Patient received enough opium to slow the respiration rate down to six or eight breaths minute Gin health the average is 18). In other words the infamed organs or surfaces were kept as nearly at REST as is consistent with safety.
 Now here is an instance of cruel and inhu- man treatment prescribed by doctor in order | to insure REST for the infamed organ. A lady lcomplaincd of sore throat, just an ordinary sore throat, but naturally she was eloquent in her description of the symptoms, so eloquent that the doctor seized tongue depressor and ap- plicator dipped in odin or silver nitrate and completed his examination and swabbed out the larynx. pharynx, fauces, etc., as the patient drew breath for Chapter Two. If that seems harsh treatment, 1t isn't the half of 1t. While l the patient gasped and choked the callous 1 physician prescribed absolute silence for five whole days.
 l It Is not only in laryngitis that 1t is wise to avoid using the voice. Silence I, good treatment for any acute inflammation of soreness of the throat.
 Any acute or chronic trouble in nose or throat impairs the voice. Singers, orators actors know how true this IS. voluntary silence is always good treatment for any such condi- tion.
 Performers in concert choir, radio, movie or stage work have been able to continue their regular work while having tonsils extirpated with diathermy, in many instances. Who ever heard of patient singing the morning after removal of the tonsils by the old Spanish meth od?
 Yes. there Is nothing like PHYSIOLOGICAL REST for the relief of inflammation anywhere. Nine yards of sterile gauge or five yards of flannel bandage or household size piece or crepe rubber pumpkin pie Is an excellent rem edy for acute sore throat or laryngitis-applied as gag.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 The old Jokes Are the Best
 Please advise me whether the following will onc-ouncc cakes of camphor dissolved in quart of rubbing alcohol, and used as q mas sage, but 1t is not recommended to be used on bust or abdomen. (S. II. S.)
 Answe Ridiculous The beauty experts have to have something to fill up with. Nothing any one can apply to the skin will either reduce or develop any part or the Dody.
 Quit Interfering
 Two years ago stopped taking pills and other junk for the bowels, following your nd. vice. For several days had hectic time (couldnt help worrying bltl but found that you were absolutely right. have never resort cd to any artifcial aid since, and the result Is, o. k., the bowel function being better than 1t ever was when thought had to regulate" It. GA. A. e.
 Answer-The first five days of the fight are still the hardest Don't start until you are de- termined to stick 1t out and no fooling. Victims of the interference habit may have booklet containing full instructions If they send dime and stamped envelope bearing the cor rect address.
 Ant Invasion Repulscd
 The old black oaks here on Long Island are breeding places for giant species of black ants. Recently our house was invaded by q band of these communists. We emitted loud cries for succor. and goo0 old Doc Brady rec sp0nded prOmptlys prescribing dose of tartar enictic for the invaders It killed them or in short order. also restored tine good wjfe's nerves which were badly shot by the unweicomc vis- itors. (D. M. E.)
 Answcr-Yes. a wee line of tartar cmetIc iantimony) sprinkled across the trail will gen. eraily rid the premises of ant invaders. but great caution Is necessary in using this. because 1t is poison to children and domestic animals too.