The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1941-07-24
Most Dangerous
Months Are Here,
Watch Your Step
1000 Die in Accidents Each
Week of July and August,
Records Show

Beware the ides of March may
sound good in mythology, but July
and August are the months for
modern Americans to watch their
step. Accident statistics disclose
that they are the most dangerous
of the whole year
Two thousand dead each week
one every five minutes--has been
the accident record of these months
year in and year out, according to
the National Conservation Bureau.
With Americans enjoying at least
temporary prosperity after many
lean years, and excitement running
high over international events, the
prospects for avoiding an even high
er death rate this year are none
too-good, say the safety specialists
But it can be prevented with
just little care and reason says
julien H. Harvey, chief of the Ma
tional Conservation Bureau
Things That Cause Accidents
Already 1941 has produced a
16 per cent increase in traffic deaths
over 1910, with 1900 more fatali-
ties recorded in the first four
months of the year than in the cor
responding months of last year.
And experience shows that the mo-
tor vehicle deaths rise sharply in
the vacation months, when more
cars are on the road than at any
other season.
1.-THE peak season for droWnings
has arrived and lightning generally
kills several hundred persons each
summer Injuries incurred in rec
reational activities also result in
many fatalities. Sunburn and SUM-
stroke, heart failure induced by
over-exertion, poisonous snakes,
mushrooms and berries, impure
drinking water, and infection of
neglected cuts and scratches-per-
haps the stealthiest killer of all
add their quota to the summer ac-
cident death rate.
bad cases Of sunburn probably
ruin more vacations than any 9TH
err single cause. The way to avoid
severe burn is to expose yourself
to the sun in gradually increasing
doses-a few minutes the first day,
a few minutes more the next day,
and SO on. Any good commercial
suntan lotion will stop most of the
rays that cause sunburn. So will a
five per cent fannie acid solution,
or a liberal application of olive oil
or coca butter. If you do get sun
burned, use a good commercial rem
edy or apply wet cloths saturated
with EPSON Salts.
Dizzy? Get Out OF Sun.
Get out of the sun at the first
symptoms Of dizziness, nausea, or
chill You may be on the verge of
collapse from either sunstroke or
heat exhaustion. Persons who suf-
fer from the heat will get some re-
lief by drinking a teaspoonful of
salt in glass of water This re-
stores the saline content of the
blood, which is frequently depleted
by excessive perspiring.
Don't stand under a tree or close
to wire fence during thunder
storm.
Swim only with other swimmers
who can help you if you get into
trouble.
Avoid wild plants with small
whitish berries and deep green
leavesl They're likely to be poison
oak, ivy, or sumac. An EPSON Salts
dressing is a good first aid treat
ment for plant poisoning.
If you are not sure of the purity
of drinking water on picnic or
camping trip, boil that water for
Is minutes before drinking.
Remember that speed is by far
the greatest single cause of traffic
accidents.
Moderation does it. Take it easy!
You'll have pleasant, healthful,