Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
WARNING ISSUED ON
POLLUTED WATER
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expose a bather to the danger OF
contracting typhoid fever, dysehtery,
or other diseases. Bathing in any
but recognized and approved bodies
of water Is being strictly discourage
ed by the State Board Of Health,
since many invitingly cool lakes,
ponds and streams hide sewage con-
tamination beneath their simmer
ing surfaces. Several small commun-
tiles, lacking disposal plants. empty
their sewage systems into the near
est bodies OF water, with the result
that few of our streams are safe for
bathing.
Drinking from unknown springs,
or from un-approyed roadside pumps
is thoroughly dangerous. and should
be guarded against by taking along
jug Of water on picnics, outings, or
long trips through territory that
may not afford any roadside supplies
approved by health authorities.
II ones outing is through under
brush or high grass, one should
guard against contracting rocky
mountain spotted fever from infect
ed ticks by wearing breeches, legg-
ings and long sleeves, and by care
fully examining his entire body at
least twice a day. Should a tick be
found to have attached itself to any
portion of the body, it should be re-
moved with gloves or tweezers.
thrown into kerosene and a round
tOothpick dipped into iodine, insert
ed into the exact spot where the tick
was attached, and drilled in slightly.
Snake and insect bites present an
other argument against casual in
vasion of unknown territory by the
greenhorn. A person bitten by a
dangerous variety of snake should !
Immediately apply tOurniquet to
the injured portion of the body, be-
tween the point of infection and the |
heart, in such a place as to prevent /
the return flow of blood. The tourni-
quet should be frightened and held
firmly in position while the injured /
person is rushed to a doctor. The /
only dangerous snakes in Delaware /
are the cOpperheads, and there are
but few of those.
Poison ivy and oak present an
other hazard to the initiated and
unknown varieties of plant life
should not be handled. If, however,
one is poisoned by one Of these /
plants, the affected parts should be
scrubbed with water and strong yell
low laundry soap, and then rinsed /
with alcohol. 1t is essential that the
washing with soap and water take
place first, or else the application of
alcohol will tend to spread the pOis-
on.
To preserve the eyesight. good !
quality sun glasses should be worn I
on bright days. Low quality glasses
are apt to have defects which will
strain and harm the eyes. and should
therefore be avoided, to prevent heat
stroke, heat exhaustion. sunburn
and excessive drying Gf the skin.
Persons who perspire severely
should take an extra amount OF salt
in their diet, to guard against heat
stroke.
Persons going on hikes shOuId
wear shoes with strong arches and
with ankle supports; the wearing OF
oxfords on long walks or hikes is
apt to tire the feet more quickly.
The eating of improperly cooked
pork products-"hot dogs" bologna,
and other meat concoctions-is dan
gerous and should be avoided due to
the danger of thereby contracting
Those planning to camp" or pic
lic at a distance from medical assis-
.ance. should acquaint themselves
With the rudiments of first aid and
larry along a sanitary kit of band
lges. splints. antiseptics and other
medicinal necessities.