The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

effects in c good many cases l doubt that sulfanilamide will last longer than any of It's numerous prede- cessors did.
 But the use of internal medicines in the treatment of disease Is above and beyond the understanding of laymen in any case.
 What I am trying to make clear Is the well established fact that no safe germ-klller has been discov- cred, if by safe we mean that the remedy Is incapable of doing harm,
 As far as the prevention or treat- ment of the cri Is concerned, that Is, any nose or throat infection vol, happen to have, of course it Is silly to imagine, that Q remedy applied to the surface can possibly kill or even check tho growth or multipli- cation of germs which have al- ready invaded the tissues. And cer- tainly 1t Is silly to imagine that anybody suffers any symptoms or symptoms attributable to any such infection before the infection has occurred.
 The mere presence of disease germs in the secretions of nose or throat or on the surface of the mucous membrane lining the nose or throat, Is insignificant, Kill 'em or leave 'em alone--it makes no particular difference so far as your own health is concerned, although the use of antiseptic gargles, sprays and tho like may tend to prevent spread of infection to other per- sons.
 Give me either plain warm pfy- siological salt solution Grounded tea- spoonful common salt in the pint of boiled water), or solution of rounded teaspoonful boric acid in the pint of boiled water, for gargle. nasal spray, eye drops or wash or ear drops, and you may have oil the "antiseptics."
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Iodln Ration
 One of my friends has told me about good results from the use of iodin suggested by you. (R, M)
 Answer--Send c three-c e-cent-stamp- cd envelope bearing your address and ask for instructions for taking and Iodin Ration. Do not send & clipping. Boys and girls in tho early teens who nope and day dream and lack the vivacity of normal child. hood or who have any signs of goitre, need the Iodin Ration. Ma ture adults who feel stale, chronic tired, unrefreshed by rest or vaca- ton, prematurely gray. pessimistic or gloomy need the fodin Ration. Hernia Treatment
 What is the name of the best sol- ution used in the injection treat- inent of hernia2 How many co should be injected ct each treat- ment9 Do you advise Q person to go to the hospital or the-hospital or -clinic for this treatmentp tJ. P. B.
 Answer-The solution used and the technic of the treatment need not concern the patient. The three institutions you mention are quack institutions: Send Q three-cent- stamped envelope bearing your ad- dktbo' ftoh Aok monograph Vtl tltfAlihs If know of a reliable physician in your community who Is skilled in the injection treatment I will be glad to give you his name and ad- dress
 Fattening But Not Nutritious
 My two children are in m institu- ton. Matron feeds them only corn starch, no cereal, for she says corn starch is fattening and cereal causes rashes. They get one egg . week which the matron says is enough. as more would be too much albumen and no orange juice because that is acid Worried Mother).
 Answer-Complain to the health department about the shameful de- ficiency. If that brings no imme- diate correction of the abuse, why not go directly to the mayor, who, believe, will see that the children in the institution get a break. Of course the children should have cereal, not cornstarch, and orange juice or other fresh fruit or fruit juices or tomatoes