,transcriber's ,notes ,some of the suggestions in this book may be helpful or at least have a placebo effect4 ,beware of the many recipes that include kerosene 7coal oil71 turpentine1 ammonium chloride1 lead1 lye 7sodium hydroxide71 strychnine1 arsenic1 mercury1 creosote1 sodium phosphate1 opium1 cocaine and other illegal1 poisonous or corrosive items4 ,many recipes do not specify if it is to be taken internally or topically 7on the skin74 ,there is an extreme preoccupation with poultices 7applied to the skin1 #cbd references7 and keeping the bowels open 7#adih references1 including related terms74 ,i view this material as a window into the terror endured by mothers and family members when a child or adult took ill4 ,the doctors available 7if you could afford one7 could offer little more than this book4 ,the guilt of failing to cure the child was probably easier to endure than the helplessness of doing nothing4 ,there are many recipes for foods ,i fondly remember eating as a child4 ,note the many recipes for a single serving that involve lengthy and labor-intensive preparation4 ,refrigeration was uncommon and the temperature of iceboxes was well above freezing1 so food had to be consumed quickly4 ,many recipes use uncooked meat and eggs that can lead to several diseases4 ,obvious typographical errors have been corrected but contemporary spelling and usage are unchanged4 ,page headers are retained1 but are moved to the beginning of the paragraph where the text is interrupted4 ,page numbers are shown in brackets 4 ,the author claims the material is directed toward non-medical family members1 but many passages are obviously copied from medical textbooks4 ,the following glossary of unfamiliar 7to me7 terms is quite lengthy and does not include incomprehensible 7to me7 medical terms and many words and names ,i could not find in several reference books4 ,the book's own #af page dictionary is on page #hic4 ,i recommend the article on hydrophobia 7page #bda7 as an interesting history of the ,pasture treatment4 ,don ,kostuch ,transcriber's ,dictionary ,these entries are absent or brief in the original dictionary on page #hic4 ,a short cooking dictionary is on page #hca4 ,check there for items not found here4 acetanilide 7also acetanilid7 ,white crystalline compound1 ,c#f;,h#e,,nh7,,coch#c71 formerly used to relieve pain and reduce fever4 ,it has been replaced because of toxicity4 ,aconite ,various1 usually poisonous perennial herbs of the genus ,aconitum1 having tuberous roots1 palmately lobed leaves1 blue or white flowers with large hoodlike upper sepals1 and an aggregate of follicles4 ,the dried leaves and roots of these plants yield a poisonous alkaloid that was formerly used medicinally4 ,also called monkshood1 wolfsbane4 actinomycosis 7lumpy jaw7 ,inflammatory disease of cattle1 hogs1 and sometimes humans1 caused by actinomyces2 causes lumpy tumors of the mouth1 neck1 chest1 and abdomen4 ,addison's disease ,caused by partial or total failure of adrenocortical function2 characterized by a bronze-like skin color and mucous membranes1 anemia1 weakness1 and low blood pressure4 ad libitum ,at the discretion of the performer4 ,giving license to alter or omit a part4 affusion ,pouring on of liquid1 as in baptism4 ague ,alternating periods of chills1 fever1 and sweating4 ,used in reference to the fevers associated with malaria4 aletris farinosa 7,colicroot1 star grass1 blackroot1 blazing star1 and unicorn root 7 ,bitter ,american herb of the ,bloodwort family1 with small yellow or white flowers in a long spike 7,aletris farinosa and ,a4 aurea74 algid ,cold2 chilly4 alkanet ,european perennial herb 7,alkanna tinctoria7 having cymes of blue flowers and red roots4 ,the red dye extracted from the root4 ,plants of the ,eurasian genus ,anchusa1 having blue or violet flowers grouped on elongated cymes4 allyl ,univalent1 unsaturated organic radical ,c#c;,h#e4 aloin ,bitter1 yellow crystalline compound from aloe1 used as a laxative4 alum ,double sulfates of a trivalent metal such as aluminum1 chromium1 or iron and a univalent metal such as potassium or sodium1 especially aluminum potassium sulfate1 ,al,k7,,so#d7b #ab;,h#b,o1 widely used in industry as clarifiers1 hardeners1 and purifiers and medicinally as topical astringents and styptics4 anemonin ,acrid poisonous compound containing two lactone groups2 obtained from plants of the genus ,anemone and genus ,ranunculus1 containing the buttercups4 aneurysm 7aneurism7 ,localized1 blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall4 animadversion ,strong criticism4 ,critical or censorious remark3 anise ,aromatic ,mediterranean herb 7,pimpinella anisum7 in the parsley family1 cultivated for its seed-like fruits and the oil2 used to flavor foods1 liqueurs1 and candies4 anodyne ,relieves pain4 antipyrine 7antipyrin1 phenazone7 ,analgesic and antipyretic 7reduces fever7 ,c#aa;,h#ab,n#b,o formerly used1 but now largely replaced by less toxic drugs such as aspirin4 antrum ,cavity or chamber1 especially in a bone4 ,sinus in the bones of the upper jaw1 opening into the nasal cavity4 apomorphine ,poisonous white crystalline alkaloid1 ,c#ag;,h#ag,,no#b1 derived from morphine and used to induce vomiting4 arnica ,perennial herbs of the genus ,arnica4 ,tincture of the dried flower heads of the ,european species ,a4 montana1 applied externally to relieve the pain and inflammation of bruises and sprains4 articular ,relating to joints3 the articular surfaces of bones4 asafetida 7asafoetida7 ,fetid 7offensive odor7 gum resin of ,asian plants of the genus ,ferula 7especially ,f4 assafoetida1 ,f4 foetida1 or ,f4 narthex74 ,it has a strong odor and taste1 and was formerly used as an antispasmodic and a general prophylactic against disease4 atresia ,absence or closure of a normal body orifice or tubular passage such as the anus1 intestine1 or external ear canal4 ,degeneration and resorption of one or more ovarian follicles before a state of maturity has been reached4 atropine ,poisonous1 bitter1 crystalline alkaloid1 ,c#ag;,h#bc,,no#c1 obtained from belladonna and related plants4 ,used to dilate the pupils of the eyes and as an antispasmodic4 bainmarie ,large pan of hot water in which smaller pans may be placed to cook food slowly or to keep food warm4 barberry ,shrubs of the genus ,berberis having small yellow flowers1 and red1 orange1 or blackish berries4 baryta ,a barium compounds1 such as barium sulfate4 baste ,sew loosely with large running stitches to hold together temporarily4 batiste ,fine1 plain-woven fabric made from various fibers and used especially for clothing4 bedizen ,ornament or dress in a showy or gaudy manner4 belladonna 7deadly nightshade7 ,poisonous ,eurasian perennial herb 7,atropa belladonna7 with solitary1 nodding1 purplish-brown1 bell-shaped flowers and glossy black berries4 ,an alkaloidal extract of this plant used in medicine4 benne 7sesame7 ,tropical ,asian plant 7,sesamum indicum7 bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil4 benzoin ,balsamic resin obtained from certain tropical ,asian trees of the genus ,styrax and used in perfumery and medicine4 ,also called benjamin1 gum benjamin1 gum benzoin4 ,a white or yellowish crystalline compound1 ,c#ad ,h#ab ,o#b1 derived from benzaldehyde4 berberine ,bitter-tasting yellow alkaloid1 ,c#bj;,h#ai,,no#e1 from several plants such as goldenseal4 ,used medically as an antipyretic and antibacterial agent4 bergamot ,small tree 7,citrus aurantium subsp4 bergamia7 grown in southern ,italy for its sour citrus fruits4 ,the rinds yield an aromatic oil 7bergamot oil7 used in perfume4 beri-beri ,deficiency of thiamine1 endemic in eastern and southern ,asia and characterized by neurological symptoms1 cardiovascular abnormalities1 and edema4 ,berserker ,ancient ,norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury4 bijouterie ,collection of trinkets or jewelry2 decorations4 bilious ,relating to bile4 ,excess secretion of bile4 ,gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder4 ,resembling bile1 especially in color3 a bilious green4 ,peevish disposition2 ill-humored4 bistort ,eurasian perennial herb 7,polygonum bistorta7 with cylindrical spikes of pink flowers and a rhizome used as an astringent in folk medicine4 blue flag ,several irises with blue or blue-violet flowers1 especially ,iris versicolor of eastern ,north ,america4 blue stone 7blue vitriol1 blue copperas1 chalcanthite7 ,hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulfate4 bobbinet ,machine-woven net fabric with hexagonal meshes4 boil ,painful1 circumscribed pus-filled inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue usually caused by a local staphylococcal infection4 ,also called furuncle4 bolster ,long narrow pillow or cushion4 bombazine ,fine twilled fabric of silk and worsted or cotton1 often dyed black for mourning clothes4 boracic acid 7boric acid7 ,water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound1 ,h#c;,,bo#c1 used as an antiseptic and preservative4 boutonniere ,flower or small bunch of flowers worn in a buttonhole4 bryonia ,small genus of perennial old world tendril-bearing vines 7family ,cucurbitaceae7 having large leaves1 small flowers1 and red or black fruit2 ,dried root of a bryony 7,bryonia alba or ,b4 dioica7 used as a cathartic4 bubo 7buboes7 ,an inflamed1 tender swelling of a lymph node1 especially in the area of the armpit or groin1 that is characteristic of bubonic plague and syphilis4 bubonic plague 7black death7 ,contagious1 often fatal epidemic disease caused by the bacterium ,yersinia 7syn4 ,pasteurella7 pestis1 transmitted from person to person or by the bite of fleas from an infected rodent1 especially a rat2 produces chills1 fever1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 and the formation of buboes4 buchu ,south ,african shrubs of the genus ,agathosma1 especially ,a4 betulina and ,a4 crenulata2 the leaves are used as a mild diuretic and provide an aromatic oil used for flavoring4 burdock ,weedy1 chiefly biennial plants of the genus ,arctium4 cachexia ,weight loss1 wasting of muscle1 loss of appetite1 and general debility during a chronic disease4 cajeput 7paperbark7 ,australian and southeast ,asian tree 7,melaleuca quinquenervia1 ,m4 leucadendron7 of the myrtle family 7,myrtaceae72 yields a pungent medicinal oil2 grown in ,florida4 calamine ,white or colorless mineral1 essentially ,zn#d,si#b,o#g7,,oh7#b4;,h#b,o 7hemimorphite74 ,pink1 odorless1 tasteless powder of zinc oxide with a small amount of ferric oxide1 dissolved in mineral oils and used in skin lotions4 calcareous ,composed of calcium carbonate1 calcium1 or limestone2 chalky4 cale ,variety of cabbage in which the leaves do not form a head1 being nearly the wild form of the species2 also called kail4 calomel ,colorless1 white or brown tasteless compound1 ,hg#b;,cl#b1 used as a purgative and insecticide4 ,mercurous chloride4 cambric ,finely woven white linen or cotton fabric4 cantharis 7pl4 cantharides7 7also called ,spanish fly7 ,brilliant green blister beetle 7,lytta vesicatoria or ,cantharis vesicatoria7 of central and southern ,europe4 ,toxic preparation of the crushed1 dried bodies of this beetle1 formerly used as a counter-irritant for skin blisters and as an aphrodisiac4 capsicum ,topical ,american pepper plants1 genus ,capsicum1 especially ,c4 annuum and ,c4 frutescens4 capsid 7mirid bug1 mirid7 ,variety of leaf bug4 carbolic acid 7phenol7 ,caustic1 poisonous1 white crystalline compound1 ,c#f;,h#e,,oh1 derived from benzene and used in resins1 plastics1 and pharmaceuticals and in dilute form as a disinfectant and antiseptic4 carbuncle ,a painful localized bacterial infection of the skin that usually has several openings discharging pus4 cardamom ,rhizomatous 7horizontal1 usually underground stem7 ,indian herb 7,elettaria cardamomum7 having capsular fruits with aromatic seeds used as a spice or condiment4 ,plants of the related genus ,amomum1 used as a substitute for cardamom4 carminative ,inducing the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines4 cascara 7,see ,rhamnus purshiana7 ,a buckthorn native to northwest ,north ,america2 the bark yields cascara sagrada4 cassia ,tropical or subtropical trees1 shrubs1 or herbs of the genus ,cassia in the pea family1 having yellow flowers1 and long1 flat or cylindrical pods4 ,tropical ,asian evergreen tree 7,cinnamomum cassia7 having aromatic bark used as a substitute for cinnamon4 ,castile soap ,fine1 hard1 white1 odorless soap made of olive oil and sodium hydroxide4 castor oil ,colorless or pale yellowish oil extracted from the seeds of the castor-oil plant1 used as a laxative and skin softener4 catarrh ,inflammation of mucous membranes1 especially in the nose and throat4 catechu 7cutch1 ,acacia catechu1 betel palm7 ,spiny ,asian tree with yellow flowers1 and dark heartwood4 ,a raw material obtained from the heartwood of this plant1 used in the preparation of tannins and brown dyes4 caudal ,near the tail or hind parts2 posterior4 ,similar to a tail in form or function4 caustic potash 7potassium hydroxide7 ,caustic white solid1 ,,koh1 used as a bleach and in the manufacture of soaps1 dyes1 alkaline batteries4 cerate ,hard1 unctuous1 fat or wax-based solid1 sometimes medicated1 formerly applied to the skin directly or on dressings4 chambray ,fine lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp4 chancel ,space around the altar of a church for the clergy and sometimes the choir1 often enclosed by a lattice or railing4 chary ,cautious2 wary2 not giving or expending freely2 sparing4 chelidnium ,herbs of the poppy family 7,papaveraceae7 with brittle stems1 yellowish acrid juice1 pinnately divided leaves1 and small yellow flowers that includes the celandine4 ,preparation of celandine 7,chelidonium majus7 used formerly as a diuretic4 ,cheviot ,breed of sheep with short thick wool1 originally raised in the ,cheviot ,hills4 ,fabric of coarse twill weave1 used for suits and overcoats1 originally made of ,cheviot wool4 chicken pox ,caused by the varicella-zoster virus2 indicated by skin eruptions1 slight fever1 and malaise4 ,also called varicella4 chilblain ,inflammation and itchy irritation of the hands1 feet1 or ears1 caused by moist cold4 chloral hydrate ,colorless crystalline compound1 ,c,cl#c;,,ch7,,oh7#b1 used as a sedative and hypnotic4 chlorosis ,iron-deficiency anemia1 primarily of young women1 indicated by greenish-yellow skin color4 cholera infantum ,acute non-contagious intestinal disturbance of infants formerly common in congested areas with high humidity and temperature4 cholera morbus ,acute gastroenteritis occurring in summer and autumn exhibiting severe cramps1 diarrhea1 and vomiting4 ,no longer in scientific use4 chorea ,nervous disorders marked by involuntary1 jerky movements1 especially of the arms1 legs1 and face4 ,chrysarobin ,bitter1 yellow substance in ,goa powder 7from the wood of a ,brazilian tree ,vataireopsis araroba71 and yielding chrysophanic acid2 formerly called chrysphanic acid4 cinchona 7,jesuit's bark1 ,peruvian bark7 ,trees and shrubs of the genus ,cinchona1 native chiefly to the ,andes and cultivated for bark that yields the medicinal alkaloids quinine and quinidine1 which are used to treat malaria4 ,dried bark of these plants4 ,cinnamyl ,hypothetical radical1 7,c#f;,h#e4;,c#b;,h#b7b;,c1 of cinnamic compounds4 ,formerly1 cinnamule4 clonic ,the nature of clonus--contraction and relaxation of muscle4 cocculus ,poisonous bean-shaped berry of a woody vine 7,anamirta cocculus7 of the ,east ,indies that yields picrotoxin4 cochineal ,red dye made of the dried and pulverized bodies of female cochineal insects4 coddle ,cook in water below the boiling point3 coddle eggs4 ,treat indulgently2 baby2 pamper4 codling 7codlin7 ,greenish elongated ,english apple used for cooking4 ,small unripe apple4 ,cohosh 7baneberry1 herb ,christopher7 ,plant of the genus ,actaea having acrid poisonous berries2 especially blue cohosh1 black cohosh4 colchicum ,various bulbous plants of the genus ,colchicum1 such as the autumn crocus4 ,the dried ripe seeds or corms 7short thick solid food-storing underground stem7 of the autumn crocus which yield colchicine4 collodion ,highly flammable1 colorless or yellowish syrupy solution of pyroxylin1 ether1 and alcohol1 used as an adhesive to close small wounds and hold surgical dressings1 in topical medications1 and for making photographic plates4 colocynth 7bitter apple7 ,old ,world vine 7,citrullus colocynthis7 bearing yellowish1 green-mottled fruits the size of small lemons4 ,the pulp of the fruit is a strong laxative4 colombo 7calumba7 ,root of an ,african plant 7,jatrorrhiza palmata1 family ,menispermaceae7 containing columbin2 it is used as a tonic called calumba root or colombo root4 colostrum 7foremilk7 ,thin yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands at birth1 rich in antibodies and minerals4 ,it precedes the production of true milk4 coltsfoot 7galax7 ,eurasian herb 7,tussilago farfara71 naturalized in parts of ,north ,america with dandelion-like flower heads4 ,dried leaves or flower heads of this plant have been long used in herbal medicine to treat coughs4 consomme ,clear soup or bouillion boiled down so as to be very rich4 contretemps ,unforeseen disruption of the normal course of things2 inopportune occurrence4 copaiba ,transparent1 often yellowish1 viscous oleoresin from ,south ,american trees of the genus ,copaifera in the pea family1 used in varnishes and as a fixative in perfume4 copperas 7ferrous sulfate7 ,greenish crystalline compound1 ,fe,s,o#d4g;,h#b,o1 used as a pigment1 fertilizer1 and feed additive1 in sewage and water treatment1 and in the treatment of iron deficiency4 corrosive sublimate ,mercuric chloride4 costal ,relating to or near a rib4 costive ,constipated cranesbill 7geranium1 storksbill7 ,plants of the genus ,geranium1 with pink or purplish flowers4 ,various plants of the genus ,pelargonium1 native chiefly to southern ,africa and widely cultivated for their rounded and showy clusters of red1 pink1 or white flowers4 cream of tartar ,potassium bitartrate4 ,white1 acid1 crystalline solid or powder1 ,,khc#d;,h#d,o#f1 used in baking powder1 in the tinning of metals1 and as a laxative4 ,creasote 7creosote7 ,colorless to yellowish oily liquid containing phenols and creosols1 obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar1 especially from beech1 and formerly used as an expectorant in treating chronic bronchitis4 ,also used as a wood preservative and disinfectant4 ,may cause severe neurological disturbances if inhaled4 crepe de ,chine ,silk crepe used for dresses and blouses4 cretonne ,heavy unglazed cotton1 linen1 or rayon fabric1 colorfully printed and used for draperies and slipcovers4 croton oil ,brownish-yellow1 foul-smelling oil from the seeds of a tropical ,asian shrub or small tree 7,croton tiglium72 formerly used as a drastic purgative and counterirritant4 ,its use was discontinued because of its toxicity4 croup ,condition of the larynx1 especially in infants and children1 causing respiratory difficulty and a hoarse1 brassy cough4 ,culver's root ,perennial herb 7,veronicastrum virginicum7 native to eastern ,north ,america2 the root was formerly used as a cathartic and an emetic4 cupping ,therapeutic procedure1 no longer in use2 an evacuated glass cup is applied to the skin to draw blood to the surface4 ,cuprum ,copper4 ,curacao ,flavored with sour orange peel4 ,popular island resort in the ,netherlands ,antilles4 cystitis ,inflammation of the urinary bladder4 damask ,rich patterned fabric of cotton1 linen1 silk1 or wool4 ,fine1 twilled table linen4 deadly night-shade 7bittersweet1 bittersweet nightshade1 climbing nightshade1 poisonous nightshade1 woody nightshade1 ,solanum dulcamara7 ,perennial ,eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries2 extensively grown in ,united ,states2 roots and leaves yield atropine 7belladonna1 ,atropa belladonna74 decollete ,cut low at the neckline4 ,wearing a garment that is low-cut or strapless4 demi-monde ,class of women kept by wealthy lovers or protectors2 prostitutes2 group whose respectability is dubious or whose success is marginal4 demulcent ,soothing1 usually mucilaginous or oily substance1 such as glycerin or lanolin1 used to relieve pain of irritated mucous membranes4 diathesis ,hereditary predisposition to disease1 allergy1 or other disorder4 digitalis ,plant of the genus ,digitalis1 including foxgloves4 ,drug prepared from the seeds and dried leaves used as a cardiac stimulant4 dilatory ,delay or postpone4 discomfit ,make uneasy or perplexed2 disconcert2 embarrass2 thwart the plans of2 frustrate4 dry cupping ,see cupping4 dysmenorrhea ,painful menstruation4 effusion ,seeping of serous1 purulent1 or bloody fluid into a body cavity or tissue4 ,the effused fluid4 eiderdown 7eider down7 ,down of the eider duck1 used to stuff quilts and pillows4 ,quilt stuffed with the down of the eider duck4 empyema ,pus in a body cavity1 especially the pleural cavity4 ennui ,listlessness1 dissatisfaction1 lack of interest2 boredom3 ,epsom salts ,hydrated magnesium sulfate1 ,mg,s,o#d4g;,h#b,o1 used as a cathartic and to reduce inflammation4 ergot ,fungus 7,claviceps purpurea7 infecting cereal plants2 forms compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many of the grains of the host plant4 ,disease caused by such a fungus4 ,the dried sclerotia of ergot obtained from rye is a source of several medicinal alkaloids and lysergic acid4 erigeron ,genus of composite herbs having flower heads resembling asters4 ,formerly used as a diuretic and as a hemostatic in uterine hemorrhage erysipelas ,acute skin disease caused by hemolytic streptococcus2 marked by localized inflammation and fever4 ,also called ,saint ,anthony's fire4 eschar ,dry scab or slough formed on the skin caused by a burn or by the action of a corrosive or caustic substance4 eucaine ,a crystalline substance1 ,c#ae;,h#ba,,no#b1 used as a local anesthetic1 substituting for cocaine1 in veterinary medicine4 eucalyptol 7cineole7 ,colorless oily liquid1 ,c#aj;,h#ah,o1 from eucalyptus2 used in pharmaceuticals1 flavoring1 and perfumery4 eucalyptus ,trees of the genus ,eucalyptus1 native to ,australia2 they have aromatic leaves that yield an oil used medicinally4 farcy 7see glanders7 ,chronic form of glanders that affects the skin and superficial lymph vessels4 febrile ferverish felon ,painful purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail4 ,also called whitlow4 ferrocyanate ,salt of ferrocyanic acid2 a ferrocyanide4 fistula ,an abnormal duct or passage resulting from injury1 disease1 or other disorder that connects an abscess1 cavity1 or hollow organ to the body surface or to another hollow organ4 flounce ,strip of decorative1 gathered or pleated material attached by one edge1 as on a garment or curtain4 fondant ,sweet creamy sugar paste used in candies and icings4 ,candy containing this paste4 fontanelles ,the soft membranous gaps between the incompletely formed cranial bones of a fetus or an infant4 ,also called soft spot4 formaldehyde ,colorless gaseous compound1 ,,hcho1 used to manufacture resins1 fertilizers1 dyes1 and embalming fluids and in aqueous solution as a preservative and disinfectant4 formalin ,aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is #cg percent by weight4 fossa ,a small depression1 as in a bone4 foulard ,lightweight twill or plain-woven fabric of silk or silk and cotton1 often having a small printed design4 ,necktie or scarf1 made of this fabric4 ,fowler's solution ,solution of arsenite of potassium in water2 named for ,fowler1 an ,english physician who brought it into use4 frock coat ,man's dress coat or suit coat with knee-length skirts4 fuller's earth ,highly adsorbent 7attaches to other substances without any chemical action7 clay-like substance consisting of hydrated aluminum silicates2 used in talcum powders4 fly blister ,blister caused by the vesicating 7blistering7 body fluid of certain beetles4 fusiform ,tapered at each end2 spindle-shaped4 galatea ,durable1 often striped cotton fabric used in making clothing4 galax 7beetleweed1 coltsfoot1 wandflower7 ,stemless evergreen perennial plant 7,galax urceolata7 of the eastern ,,us1 with a rosette of glossy1 heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers in spike-like clusters4 gallic acid ,colorless crystalline compound1 ,c#g;,h#f,o#e1 derived from tannin used as a tanning agent1 ink dye1 in photography1 and paper manufacturing4 gamboge ,brownish or orange resin from trees of the genus ,garcinia of south-central ,asia and yielding a golden-yellow pigment4 gaucherie ,awkward or tactless act1 manner1 or expression4 gelsemium ,genus of climbing plants4 ,the yellow 7false7 jasmine 7,gelsemium sempervirens7 is a native of the ,southern ,united ,states2 the root is used for malarial fevers4 gentian ,plants of the genus ,gentiana1 having showy1 variously colored flowers4 ,the dried rhizome and roots of a yellow-flowered ,european gentian1 ,g4 lutea1 used as a tonic4 germander ,aromatic plants of the genus ,teucrium1 with purplish or reddish flowers4 gingham ,yarn-dyed cotton fabric woven in stripes1 checks1 plaids1 or solid colors4 glace ,smooth1 glazed or glossy surface1 such as certain silks or leathers4 ,coated with a sugar glaze2 candied4 glairy ,slimy consistency1 like egg white2 cough producing glairy sputum4 glanders ,contagious1 usually fatal disease of horses1 caused by the bacterium ,pseudomonas mallei2 causes swollen lymph nodes1 nasal discharge1 and ulcers of the respiratory tract and skin4 ,communicable to other mammals1 including humans4 glaubers salts 7,na#b,,so#d4aj;,h#b,o72 colorless salt used as a cathartic4 gleet ,inflammation of the urethra caused by chronic gonorrhea with a discharge of mucus and pus2 the discharge that is characteristic of this inflammation4 ,glonoin ,dilute solution of nitroglycerin used as a neurotic4 glycerite ,preparation made by mixing or dissolving a substance in glycerin4 glycyrrhiza ,widely distributed perennial herbs of the family ,leguminosae that include licorice4 ,dried root of a licorice of the genus ,glycyrrhiza 7,g4 glabra72 used to mask unpleasant flavors in drugs or to give a pleasant taste to confections called licorice4 goiter 7goitre7 ,enlargement of the thyroid gland2 often results from insufficient intake of iodine4 golden seal ,see hydrastis4 groats ,hulled1 usually crushed grain1 especially oats4 grosgrain ,closely woven silk or rayon fabric with narrow horizontal ribs4 ,ribbon made of this fabric4 gruel ,thin porridge 7usually oatmeal or cornmeal74 ,see page #egd4 guaiacum 7guaiac 7 ,tree of the genus ,guaiacum2 a lignum vitae4 ,greenish-brown resin from this tree1 used medicinally and in varnishes4 gustatory ,concerning the sense of taste4 haematuria ,blood in the urine4 hamamelis ,genus of shrubs or small trees 7family ,hamamelidaceae71 including the witch hazels4 ,dried leaves of a witch hazel 7,hamamelis virginiana7 of the eastern ,u4,s4 used formerly as a tonic and sedative4 hartshorn ,antler of a hart1 formerly used as a source of ammonia and in smelling salts4 ,ammonium carbonate4 hellebore ,plants of the genus ,helleborus1 native to ,eurasia1 most of which are poisonous4 ,plants of the genus ,veratrum1 especially ,v4 viride of ,north ,america1 yielding a toxic alkaloid used medicinally4 henbane 7black henbane1 insane root7 ,poisonous ,eurasian plant 7,hyoscyamus niger7 having an unpleasant odor1 sticky leaves1 and funnel-shaped greenish-yellow flowers4 ,it is a source hyoscyamus1 hyoscamine and scopolamine4 henna ,tree or shrub 7,lawsonia inermis7 of the ,middle ,east1 having fragrant white or reddish flowers4 ,reddish-orange dyestuff prepared from the dried and ground leaves of this plant1 used as a cosmetic dye and for coloring leather and fabrics4 ,to dye 7hair1 for example7 with henna4 ,hepar ,liver of sulphur2 a substance of a liver-brown color1 sometimes used in medicine4 ,fformed by fusing sulphur with carbonates of the alkalies 7esp4 potassium71 and consists essentially of alkaline sulphides4 ,called also hepar sulphuris4 ,a substance resembling hepar2 in homeopathy1 calcium sulphide1 called also hepar sulphuris calcareum4 hepatica 7liverleaf7 ,woodland plants of the genus ,hepatica1 especially ,h4 americana of eastern ,north ,america1 having three-lobed leaves and white or lavender flowers4 ,herpes ,zoster ,varicella-zoster virus3 ,a herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles4 ,causes an acute viral infection--inflammation of the sensory ganglia of spinal or cranial nerves and the eruption of vesicles along the affected nerve path4 ,it usually strikes only one side of the body and is often accompanied by severe neuralgia4 ,honduras ,bark ,dried bark of a tropical ,american tree 7,picramnia antidesma7 formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and skin diseases4 ,hunyadi 7,hunyady 7 ,hungarian noble family1 partly of ,romanian origin4 ,the first recorded member of the family was ,serbe1 who settled in ,hunyad county in ,transylvania from ,wallachia4 hydrastis ,genus of herbs 7family ,ranunculaceae7 with palmately lobed leaves and small greenish flowers and including the goldenseal 7,h4 canadensis74 ,the dried rhizome and roots of the goldenseal formerly used in pharmacy as a bitter tonic and antiseptic called also goldenseal4 hydragogue ,cathartics that aid in the removal of edematous fluids and promote the discharge of fluid from the bowels4 hydrophobia 7rabies7 ,viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals4 ,transmitted by a rhabdovirus 7genus ,lyssavirus7 in infected saliva of a rabid animal4 ,causes increased salivation1 abnormal behavior1 and paralysis and death when untreated hypophosphite ,salt of hypophosphorous acid4 hyoscine 7scopolamine7 ,an alkaloid1 ,c#ag;,h#ba,,no#d1 from plants such as henbane2 used as a mydriatic 7dilatate the pupils7 and sedative1 and to treat nausea and motion sickness4 hyoscyamus ,poisonous ,eurasian herbs of the family ,solanaceae that have simple leaves1 irregular flowers1 and include the henbane 7,h4 niger74 ,dried leaves of the henbane containing the alkaloids hyoscyamine and scopolamine1 used as an antispasmodic and sedative4 ichthyol ,oily substance prepared by the dry distillation of a bituminous mineral containing fossil fishes4 ,used as a remedy for some skin diseases4 ignatia ,dried ripe seeds of the ,saint-,ignatius's-bean used like nux vomica4 impetigo ,contagious bacterial skin infection1 usually of children1 indicated by the eruption of superficial pustules with thick yellow crusts1 commonly on the face4 incommode ,cause inconvenience2 disturb4 inspissate ,undergo thickening or cause to thicken1 as by boiling or evaporation2 condense4 intercostal ,relating to or near a rib4 iodoform ,yellowish crystalline compound1 ,,chi#c1 used as an antiseptic4 ipecac ,tropical ,american shrub 7,cephaelis ipecacuanha7 that yields emetine4 ,medicinal preparation made from this shrub used to induce vomiting4 ,iris ,florentina 7,florentine iris1 orris1 ,iris germanica florentina1 ,iris florentina7 ,german iris having large white flowers and a fragrant rhizome4 ,irish moss 7carrageen7 ,edible ,north ,atlantic seaweed 7,chondrus crispus7 that yields a mucilaginous substance used medicinally and in preparing jellies4 iritis ,inflammation of the iris of the eye4 jalap ,eastern ,mexican vine 7,ipomoea purga7 with tuberous roots that are dried1 powdered1 and used as a cathartic4 jocose ,given to joking2 merry2 humorous4 kamala ,asian tree 7,mallotus philippinensis7 that bears a hairy capsular fruit2 vermifugal powder is obtained from the capsules of this tree4 kino ,reddish resin from several ,old ,world trees of the genera ,eucalyptus1 ,pterocarpus1 and ,butea and from tropical ,american trees of the genera ,coccoloba and ,dipteryx4 kumiss 7koumiss7 ,fermented milk of a mare or camel1 used as a beverage in western and central ,asia4 ,la ,grippe ,influenza4 lancinating ,sensation of cutting1 piercing1 or stabbing4 lard ,white solid or semisolid rendered fat of a hog4 laudanum ,tincture of opium1 formerly used as a drug4 leukemia 7leucemia1 leukaemia1 leucaemia7 ,disease in humans and other warm-blooded animals involving the blood-forming organs2 causes an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the tissues with or without a corresponding increase in the circulating blood4 lime 7calcium oxide7 ,white1 caustic1 lumpy powder1 ,ca,o1 used as a refractory1 as a flux1 in manufacturing steel and paper1 in glassmaking1 in waste treatment1 in insecticides1 and as an industrial alkali4 ,slaked lime is calcium hydroxide1 a soft white powder1 ,ca7,,oh7#b1 used in making mortar1 cements1 calcium salts1 paints1 hard rubber products1 and petrochemicals4 litmus ,coloring material from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions4 ,liveforever 7orpine1 orpin1 livelong1 ,sedum telephium7 ,perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers4 lobelia ,see ,herb ,department1 page #dbh4 lochia ,normal uterine discharge of blood1 tissue1 and mucus from the vagina after childbirth4 lupus ,systemic lupus erythematosus4 ,chronic skin conditions characterized by ulcerative lesions that spread over the body4 ,no longer in scientific use4 lupulin ,minute yellowish-brown hairs in the strobili of the hop plant1 formerly used in medicine as a sedative4 lycopodium ,plant of the genus ,lycopodium1 including club mosses4 ,the yellowish powdery spores of certain club mosses1 especially ,lycopodium clavatum1 are used in fireworks and as a coating for pills4 madras ,cotton or silk cloth of fine texture1 usually with a plaid1 striped1 or checked pattern4 ,large handkerchief of madras cloth4 malines ,thin1 stiff net woven in a hexagonal pattern1 used in dressmaking4 mandrake 7may-apple7 ,southern ,european plant 7,mandragora officinarum7 having greenish-yellow flowers and a branched root4 ,this plant was once believed to have magical powers because its root resembles the human body4 ,the root contains the poisonous alkaloid hyoscyamine4 ,also called mandragora4 ,see podophyllin4 marseille ,heavy cotton fabric with a raised pattern of stripes or figures4 meatus ,body opening or passage1 such as the opening of the ear or the urethra4 menorrhagia ,unusually heavy or extended menstrual flow4 menstruum ,solvent used to extract compounds from plant and animal tissues and preparing drugs4 messaline ,lightweight1 soft1 shiny silk cloth with a twilled or satin weave4 mezereon ,poisonous ,eurasian ornamental shrub 7,daphne mezereum7 with fragrant lilac-purple flowers and small scarlet fruit4 ,the dried bark of this plant was used externally as a vesicant 7blistering agent7 and internally for arthritis4 miliary ,appearance of millet seeds4 ,small skin lesions with the appearance of millet seeds4 mullein ,eurasian plants of the genus ,verbascum1 especially ,v4 thapsus4 ,also called flannel leaf1 velvet plant4 muriate ,chloride2 compound of chlorine with another element or radical2 especially1 a salt or ester of hydrochloric acid called4 myrrh ,aromatic gum resin from trees and shrubs of the genus ,commiphora of ,india1 ,arabia1 and eastern ,africa1 used in perfume and incense4 methyl salicylate ,liquid ester ,c#h;,h#h,o#c obtained from the leaves of wintergreen 7,gaultheria procumbens7 or the bark of a birch 7,betula lenta72 now made synthetically1 and used as a flavoring and a counterirritant4 motherwort ,eurasian plants of the genus ,leonurus1 especially ,l4 cardiaca1 a weed having clusters of small purple or pink flowers4 mugwort ,aromatic plants of the genus ,artemisia1 especially ,a4 vulgaris1 native to ,eurasia2 used as a condiment4 mustard plaster 7sinapism7 ,medicinal plaster made with a paste-like mixture of powdered black mustard1 flour1 and water1 used as a counterirritant4 nephritis ,various acute or chronic inflammations of the kidneys1 such as ,bright's disease4 naphthalene 7naphthaline1 tar camphor7 ,white crystalline compound1 ,c#aj;,h#h1 derived from coal tar or petroleum and used in manufacturing dyes1 moth repellents1 and explosives and as a solvent4 nebulize ,to convert a liquid to a fine spray2 atomize4 ,to treat with a medicated spray4 nainsook ,soft lightweight muslin used for babies4 ,neroli ,an essential oil made by distilling the flowers of the orange2 it is used in perfume4 nitre 7niter1 saltpeter7 ,potassium nitrate1 ,,kno#c1 used in making gunpowder4 nux vomica ,tree 7,strychnos nux-vomica7 native to southeast ,asia1 having poisonous seeds that are the source of the medicinal alkaloids strychnine and brucine4 ocher 7ochre7 ,yellow1 brown1 or red mineral oxides of iron used as pigments4 oil of vitriol ,sulfuric acid2 highly corrosive1 dense1 oily liquid1 ,h#b,,so#d1 colorless to dark brown depending on its purity and used to manufacture a wide variety of chemicals and materials including fertilizers1 paints1 detergents1 and explosives4 omentum ,folds of the peritoneum 7membrane lining the abdominal cavity7 that connect the stomach with other abdominal organs4 ophthalmia neonatorum 7infantile purulent conjunctivitis7 ,various forms of conjunctivitis in newborns1 usually contracted during birth from passage through the infected birth canal of the mother4 orchitis ,inflammation of the testes1 often the result of mumps or other infection1 trauma1 or metastasis4 organdy 7organdie7 ,stiff transparent fabric of cotton or silk1 used for trim1 curtains1 and light apparel4 ,origanum ,marjoram4 ,genus of mint-like plants 7,origanum74 ,the sweet marjoram 7,o4 ,majorana7 is aromatic and fragrant1 and used in cooking4 ,the wild marjoram of ,europe and ,america 7,o4 vulgare7 is less fragrant4 orris ,several species of iris with a fragrant rootstock1 especially ,iris germanica1 used in perfumes and cosmetics4 panada ,paste or gruel of bread crumbs1 toast1 or flour combined with milk1 stock1 or water2 used for soups or thickening sauces4 ,paralysis ,agitans 7,parkinson's disease1 shaking palsy7 ,progressive nervous disease causing destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine1 muscular tremor1 slowing of movement1 partial facial paralysis1 peculiarity of gait and posture1 and weakness4 paregoric ,a camphorated tincture of opium1 taken internally for the relief of diarrhea and intestinal pain ,paris green ,poisonous emerald-green powder1 ,c#d;,h#f;,as#f;,cu#d,o#af1 used as a pigment1 insecticide1 and wood preservative4 pedicle 7pedicel7 ,small stalk or stalk-like structure1 especially one supporting or connecting an organ or other body part4 ,slender foot-like part1 as at the base of a tumor4 pell mell ,jumbled1 confused manner2 helter-skelter2 frantic disorderly haste2 headlong3 pemphigus ,several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters4 pennyroyal ,eurasian mint 7,mentha pulegium7 with small lilac-blue flowers that yield an aromatic oil4 ,aromatic plant 7,hedeoma pulegioides7 of eastern ,north ,america1 having purple-blue flowers that yields an oil used as an insect repellent peptonize ,convert protein into a peptone 7water-soluble protein derivative produced by partial hydrolysis of a protein by an acid or enzyme 74 ,dissolve 7food7 by means of a proteolytic enzyme4 pernicious anemia 7,addison's anemia1 malignant anemia47 ,severe anemia in older adults1 caused by failure absorb vitamin ,b#ab2 causes abnormally large red blood cells1 gastrointestinal disturbances1 and lesions of the spinal cord4 pharyngitis ,inflammation of the pharynx4 phenacetine 7phenacetin7 ,white1 crystalline compound1 ,c#aj;,h#ac,o#b,n1 used as an antipyretic4 phlox ,north ,american plants of the genus ,phlox1 having opposite leaves and flowers4 phytolacca decandra 7,scoke1 ,poke1 ,pokeweed7 ,tall coarse perennial ,american herb with small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes2 young fleshy stems are edible2 berries and root are poisonous4 picric acid ,poisonous1 yellow crystalline solid1 ,c#f;,h#b7,,no#b7c,,oh1 used in explosives1 dyes1 and antiseptics4 piece de resistance ,outstanding accomplishment4 ,principal dish of a meal4 pilocarpus ,small tropical ,american shrubs 7family ,rutaceae7 with small greenish flowers4 pilocarpine muriate #c-;ethyl-#d-7c-methylimidazol-#d-yl7met hyloxolan-#b-one hydrochloride ,c#aa;,h#ag;,cl,n#b,o#b pique ,vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity2 feeling of wounded pride4 pleurodynia ,paroxysmal pain and soreness of the muscles between the ribs4 ,epidemic disease caused by a coxsackievirus1 causing pain in the lower chest and fever1 headache1 and malaise4 podophyllin ,bitter-tasting resin from the dried root of the may apple2 used as a cathartic4 pokeweed 7pokeberry1 pokeroot47 ,tall ,north ,american plant 7,phytolacca americana7 with small white flowers1 blackish-red berries1 and a poisonous root4 prickly ash ,deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees of the genus ,zanthoxylum4 probang ,long1 slender1 flexible rod with a tuft or sponge at the end2 used to remove objects from or apply medication to the larynx or esophagus4 proteid 7obsolete term7 ,protein4 proud flesh ,swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound1 caused by excessive granulation 7,small1 fleshy1 bead-like protuberances--new capillaries--on the surface of a wound that is healing74 pruritus ,severe itching1 often of undamaged skin4 ,prunus ,virginiana 7,chokecherry7 ,astringent fruit of a species of wild cherry2 the bush or tree which bears such fruit4 pterygium ,abnormal mass of tissue on the conjunctiva of the inner corner of the eye that obstructs vision by covering the cornea4 pulsatilla ,dried medicinal herb from a pasqueflower 7especially ,anemone pulsatilla7 formerly used to treat amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea4 punctilio ,fine point of etiquette4 ,precise observance of formalities4 purpura ,hemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes having the appearance of purplish spots or patches4 pyemia ,septicemia 7blood poisoning7 caused by pyogenic 7producing pus7 microorganisms in the blood1 often resulting in the formation of multiple abscesses4 pyrogallic ,acid ,white1 toxic crystalline phenol1 ,c#f;,h#c7,,oh7#c1 used as a photographic developer and to treat certain skin diseases4 quassia ,tropical ,american shrub 7,quassia amara7 with bright scarlet flowers4 ,a bitter substance from its wood is used in medicine and as an insecticide4 ,queen of the meadow 7,meadowsweet7 ,european herbaceous plant 7,spiraea ,ulmaria74 ,north ,american shrubs 7,spiraea alba or ,s4 latifolia7 having umbel-shaped clusters of white flowers4 ,perennial herbs of the genus ,filipendula in the rose family4 quinine ,bitter1 colorless1 powder or crystalline alkaloid1 ,c#bj;,h#bd,n#b,o#b-c;,h#b,o1 derived from cinchona barks and used to treat malaria4 quince ,western ,asian shrub or tree 7,cydonia oblonga7 with white flowers and hard apple-like fruit4 quinsy ,acute inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissue1 often leading to an abscess4 rabies see hydrophobia ranunculus bulbosus ,perennial ,old ,world buttercup with yellow flowers in late spring to early summer4 red precipitate ,mercuric oxide 7,hg,o7 a heavy red crystalline powder formed by heating mercuric nitrate1 or by heating mercury in the air4 repousse ,ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side2 resorcinol 7resorcin7 ,white crystalline compound1 ,c#f;,h#d7,,oh7#b1 used to treat certain skin diseases and in dyes1 resin adhesives1 and pharmaceuticals4 ,rhamnus ,purshiana 7,cascara buckthorn 7 ,buckthorn of the ,pacific coast of the ,united ,states1 which yields cascara sagrada4 rhatany ,dried root of ,south ,american shrubs 7,krameria lappacea or ,k4 argentea7 used as an astringent and in toothpaste and mouthwash4 rheumatic fever ,acute inflammatory disease occurring after an infection from group ,a streptococci1 marked by fever and joint pain4 ,associated with polyarthritis1 ,sydenham's chorea1 and endocarditis2 frequently causes scarring of the heart valves4 rheumatism ,painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues4 ,chronic auto-immune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities4 rhus ,genus of vines and shrubs including poison ivy1 poison oak1 and poison sumac4 rickets 7rachitis7 ,childhood disease caused by a lack of vitamin ,d or calcium and from insufficient exposure to sunlight1 characterized by defective bone growth4 ,rochelle salts ,potassium sodium tartrate2 colorless efflorescent crystalline compound1 ,k,na,c#d;,h#d,o#f4d;,h#b,o1 used in making mirrors1 in electronics1 and as a laxative ruche ,ruffle or pleat of lace1 muslin1 or other fine fabric used to trim women's garments4 rumex ,crispus 7chrysophanic acid7 ,yellow crystalline substance found in the root of yellow dock 7,rumex crispus74 rush ,stiff marsh plants of the genus ,juncus1 having pliant hollow or pithy stems and small flowers with scale-like perianths 7outer envelope of a flower174 sago ,powdery starch from the trunks of sago palms2 used in ,asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener4 sal-ammoniac ammonium chloride2 white crystalline volatile salt ,,nh#d;,cl1 used in dry cells and as an expectorant called4 saleratus ,sodium or potassium bicarbonate used as a leavening agent2 baking soda4 salicylate ,salt or ester of salicylic acid4 salicylic acid ,white crystalline acid1 ,c#f;,h#d7,,oh77,,cooh71 used to make aspirin and to treat skin conditions such as eczema4 salol ,white crystalline powder1 ,c#ac;,h#aj,o#c1 derived from salicylic acid and used in plastics1 suntan oils1 analgesics and antipyretics4 ,was a trademark4 saltpetre 7potassium nitrate1 saltpeter1 niter1 nitre7 7,,kno#c7 used especially as a fertilizer1 explosive and a diuretic4 salt rheum ,popular name in the ,united ,states1 for skin eruptions1 such as eczema4 ,eczema2 inflammatory skin disease1 indicated by redness and itching1 eruption of small vesicles1 and discharge of a watery exudation1 which often dries up1 leaving the skin covered with crusts2--called also tetter1 and milk crust4 sanguinaria ,rhizome 7horizontal1 underground stem7 and roots of the bloodroot 7,sanguinaria canadensis7 used formerly as an expectorant and emetic4 sedulous ,persevering and constant in effort or application2 assiduous4 senna ,plants of the genus ,cassia1 having showy1 nearly regular1 usually yellow flowers4 ,dried leaves of ,cassia angustifolia or ,c4 acutifolia1 used as a cathartic4 santonin ,colorless crystalline compound1 ,c#ae;,h#ah,o#c1 wormwood1 especially santonica2 used to expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms4 sarsaparilla ,tropical ,american plants1 genus ,smilax1 with fragrant roots used as a flavoring4 ,dried roots of any of these plants4 ,sweet soft drink flavored with these roots4 savin ,evergreen ,eurasian shrub 7,juniperus sabina7 with brownish-blue seed-bearing cones and young shoots that yield an oil formerly used medicinally4 scrofula 7struma7 ,a form of tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes1 especially of the neck4 ,common in children4 ,spread by unpasteurized milk from infected cows4 scurf ,scaly or shredded dry skin1 such as dandruff4 scurvy ,disease caused by deficiency of vitamin ,c 7citrus fruit2 oranges1 limes14472 causes spongy and bleeding gums1 bleeding under the skin1 and extreme weakness4 ,seidlitz ,a village in ,bohemia 7also ,sedlitz74 ,seidlitz powders1 effervescing salts1 consisting of forty grains of sodium bicarbonate1 two drachms of ,rochell salt 7tartrate of potassium and sodium7 and thirty-five grains of tartaric acid4 ,the powders are mixed in water1 and drunk while effervescing1 as a mild cathartic2 the result resembles the natural water of ,seidlitz4 ,also ,rochelle powders4 senega ,dried root of seneca snakeroot containing an irritating saponin and was formerly used as an expectorant sesquioxide ,oxide containing three atoms of oxygen with two atoms 7or radicals7 of some other substance2 thus1 alumina1 ,al#b,o#c is a sesquioxide4 shirr ,cook 7unshelled eggs7 by baking until set4 sinapism4 ,see mustard plaster4 sitz bath ,bathtub shaped like a chair1 used to bathe only the hips and buttocks4 slaked lime ,see lime sling ,drink consisting of brandy1 whiskey1 or gin1 sweetened and usually lemon-flavored4 smallpox ,contagious febrile 7feverish7 disease characterized by skin eruption with pustules1 sloughing1 and scar formation4 ,it is caused by a poxvirus 7genus ,orthopoxvirus7 that is believed to exist now only in lab cultures4 smilax 7catbrier1 greenbrier7 ,slender vine 7,asparagus asparagoides7 with glossy foliage1 greenish flowers1 heart-shaped leaves1 and bluish to black berries2 popular as a floral decoration4 ,socotrine ,pertaining to ,socotra1 an island in the ,indian ,ocean1 on the east coast of ,africa4 sordes ,dark brown or blackish crust-like deposits on the lips1 teeth1 and gums of a person with dehydration resulting from a chronic debilitating disease4 spermaceti ,white1 waxy substance from the head of the sperm whale used for making candles1 ointments1 and cosmetics4 spematorrhea 7spermatorrhoea7 ,involuntary discharge of semen without orgasm spigelia 7pinkroot 7 ,genus of ,american herbs 7family ,loganiaceae7 related to the nux vomica and used as anthelmintics 7expel or destroy parasitic intestinal worms74 sprue ,chronic1 chiefly tropical disease characterized by diarrhea1 emaciation1 and anemia1 caused by defective absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract4 squill 7sea onion7 ,bulbous ,eurasian and ,african plants of the genus ,scilla1 having narrow leaves and bell-shaped blue1 white1 or pink flowers4 ,the dried inner scales of the bulbs used as rat poison and formerly as a cardiac stimulant1 expectorant1 and diuretic4 stephanotis ,woody climbing plants of the genus ,stephanotis1 especially ,s4 floribunda of ,madagascar1 cultivated for its showy fragrant white flowers4 staphisagria 7stavesacre7 ,eurasian plant of the genus ,delphinium 7,d4 staphisagria74 ,ripe seeds of the stavesacre contain delphinine1 are violently emetic and carthartic1 and have been used to kill head lice called also staphisagria steppage ,peculiar gait seen in neuritis of the peroneal nerve and in tabes dorsalis2 high stepping to allow the drooping foot and toes to clear the ground4 stertorous ,harsh snoring or gasping sound4 stevia ,plant of the genus ,stevia or ,piqueria1 having white or purplish flowers4 stiletto ,small dagger with a slender1 tapering blade4 ,small1 sharp-pointed instrument used for making eyelet holes in needlework4 stillingia ,genus of widely distributed herbs and shrubs 7family ,euphorbiaceae74 ,the dried root of a plant of the genus ,stillingia 7,s4 sylvatica7 was formerly used as a diuretic1 and laxative4 stomachic ,relating to the stomach2 gastric4 ,beneficial to digestion4 ,an agent that strengthens the stomach4 strychnine ,extremely poisonous white crystalline alkaloid1 ,c#ba;,h#bb,o#b,n#b1 derived from nux vomica and related plants1 used to poison rodents and topically in medicine as a stimulant for the central nervous system4 stupe ,hot1 wet1 medicated cloth used as a compress4 ,st4 ,vitus' ,dance ,see chorea stye 7hordeolum7 ,inflamed swelling of a sebaceous gland at the margin of an eyelid4 suety ,consisting of1 or resembling1 suet 7hard fatty tissues around the kidneys of cattle and sheep1 used in cooking and for making tallow47 sugar of lead lead acetate1 a poisonous white crystalline compound1 ,pb7,c#b;,h#c,o#b7b4c;,h#b,o1 used in hair dyes1 waterproofing compounds1 and varnishes4 sumbul ,root of a plant of the genus ,ferula 7,f4 sumbul72 formerly a tonic and antispasmodic4 ,summer complaint 7summer diarrhea7 ,diarrhea of children that in hot weather2 often caused by ingestion of food contaminated by microorganisms4 ,sulphonal ,produced by combining mercaptan and acetone2 employed as a hypnotic4 sulphuric ether ,ethyl ether2 formerly called ,naphtha vitrioli 7naphtha of vitriol74 sumac 7sumach7 ,shrubs or small trees of the genus ,rhus1 having compound leaves1 clusters of small greenish flowers1 and usually red1 hairy fruit4 ,some species1 such as the poison ivy and poison oak1 cause an acute itching rash on contact4 suppuration ,formation or discharge of pus4 ,also called pyesis1 pyopoiesis1 pyosis4 suprarenal ,located above the kidney2 a suprarenal part1 especially an adrenal gland4 sweet william ,annual1 biennial1 or perennial herb 7,dianthus barbatus71 native to ,eurasia1 widely cultivated as an ornamental for its flat-topped dense clusters of varicolored flowers4 synechia ,adhesions between the iris and the lens or cornea caused by trauma or eye surgery or as a complication of glaucoma or cataracts2 may cause blindness terebenthene ,oil of turpentine4 terebinth ,mediterranean tree 7,pistacia terebinthus71 a source of tanning material and turpentine4 tetter ,skin diseases 7eczema1 psoriasis1 herpes7 that cause eruptions and itching4 thrall ,slave or serf1 who is held in bondage4 ,one intellectually or morally enslaved4 thrush ,a contagious childhood disease caused by a fungus1 ,candida albicans4 ,causes small whitish eruptions on the mouth1 throat1 and tongue1 and usually accompanied by fever1 colic1 and diarrhea4 thuja 7arborvitae7 ,a ,north ,american or east ,asian evergreen tree or shrub of the genus ,thuja1 having flattened branchlets with opposite1 scale-like leaves and small cones2 used as ornamentals and timber4 ,a similar plant of the genus ,platycladus or ,thujopsis4 thymol ,white1 crystalline1 aromatic compound1 ,c#aj;,h#ad,o1 derived from thyme oil and other oils or made synthetically and used as an antiseptic1 a fungicide1 and a preservative4 tolu 7balsam of tolu1 tolu balsam7 ,aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used in cough syrups4 tormentil 7,potentilla erecta7 ,plant of northern ,europe found in clearings and meadows4 ,the root has been used to stop bleeding1 for food in times of need and to dye leather red4 torpid ,lacking the power of motion or feeling4 tragacanth ,thorny shrubs of the genus ,astragalus1 especially ,a4 gummifer1 of the ,middle ,east1 yielding a gum used in pharmacy1 adhesives1 and textile printing4 trephine ,surgical instrument with circular edges1 used to cut out disks of bone from the skull4 trillium 7birthroot1 wake-robin7 ,plants of genus ,trillium1 of ,north ,america1 the ,himalaya ,mountains1 and eastern ,asia1 having a cluster of three leaves and a variously colored1 three-petaled flower4 trional ,contains three ethyls4 ,similar to sulphonal1 used as a hypnotic4 turbinated ,shaped like a top4 ,a small curved bone in the lateral wall of the nasal passage4 tulle ,fine1 starched net of silk1 rayon1 or nylon1 used for veils1 tutus1 or gowns4 turmeric 7tumeric7 ,east ,indian perennial herb 7,curcuma longa7 of the ginger family 7,zingiberaceae7 used as a coloring agent1 a condiment1 or a stimulant4 ,yellow to reddish brown dyestuff obtained from turmeric4 typhus 7prison fever1 ship fever1 typhus fever47 ,infectious diseases caused by rickettsia bacteria1 especially those transmitted by fleas1 lice1 or mites4 ,symptoms are severe headache1 sustained high fever1 depression1 delirium1 and the eruption of red rashes on the skin4 ulster ,loose1 long overcoat made of rugged fabric4 umbrage ,offense2 resentment4 ,affording shade4 ,vague or indistinct indication2 a hint4 ,uva ,ursi ,common bearberry2 a procumbent 7trailing along the ground but not rooting7 evergreen shrub #aj-cj cm high with red berries4 ,valerianate 7,valerianic7 ,one of three metameric acids2 the typical one 7called also inactive valeric acid71 ,c#d;,h#i;,,co#b;,h1 is from valerian root and other sources2 it is a corrosive1 oily liquid1 with a strong acid taste1 and the odor of old cheese4 valvular ,resembling or functioning as a valve4 ,relating to a valve1 especially of the heart4 varioloid ,mild form of smallpox occurring in people previously vaccinated or who previously had the disease4 vegetable marrow ,squash plants with elongated fruit and smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh4 veratrum ,poisonous alkaloid from the root hellebore 7,veratrum7 and from sabadilla seeds4 ,used externally to treat neuralgia and rheumatism4 verdigris ,blue or green powder1 basic cupric acetate used as a paint pigment and fungicide4 ,a green patina of copper sulfate or copper chloride on copper1 brass1 and bronze exposed to air or seawater4 vermifuge ,medicine that expels intestinal worms4 vervain 7verbena7 ,new ,world plants of the genus ,verbena1 especially those with showy spikes of variously colored flowers4 ,vichy water ,sparkling mineral water from springs at ,vichy1 ,france or water similar to it4 vis-a-vis ,one that is face to face with or opposite to another4 vitiate ,reduce the value2 impair the quality2 corrupt morally2 debase2 make ineffective2 invalidate4 voile ,light1 plain-weave1 sheer fabric of cotton1 rayon1 silk1 or wool used for dresses and curtains4 wahoo ,shrubby ,north ,american tree of the genus ,euonymus 7,e4 atropurpureus7 having a root bark with cathartic properties4 ,waldorf salad ,diced raw apples1 celery1 and walnuts mixed with mayonnaise4 wen ,harmless cyst1 usually on the scalp or face1 containing the fatty secretion of a sebaceous gland4 whortleberry ,two deciduous shrubs1 ,vaccinium myrtillus1 of ,eurasia1 or ,v4 corymbosum1 of eastern ,north ,america1 having edible blackish berries4 wontedness ,being accustomed4 yarrow ,plants of the genus ,achillea1 especially ,a4 millefolium1 native to ,eurasia4 ,also called achillea1 milfoil4 yellow fever 7yellow jack7 ,infectious tropical disease caused by an arbovirus transmitted by mosquitoes of the genera ,aedes1 especially ,a4 aegypti1 and ,haemagogus2 it causes high fever1 jaundice1 and gastrointestinal hemorrhaging4 yerba reuma ,a low ,california undershrub 7,frankenia grandifolia74 ,zingiber ,tropical ,asiatic and ,polynesian perennial plants3 ginger4 zwieback ,sweetened bread baked as a loaf and then sliced and toasted4 ,the following table is copied from page #fcf4 #bj grains equal #a scruple #c scruples #a dram #h drams #a ounce #ab ounces #a pound ,the pound is the same as the pound ,troy4 ,medicines are bought and sold in quantities by ,avoirdupois ,weight4 #a grain equals #a drop or #a minim #fj grains or drops #a teaspoonful #a teaspoonful #a fluid dram #h drams 7or #h teaspoonfuls7 make #a fluid ounce #b tablespoonfuls make #a fluid ounce #a_/b fluid ounce is a tablespoonful #b fluid ounces is a wineglassful #d fluid ounces is a teacupful #f fluid ounces is a coffee cup #af ounces 7dry or solid7 is a pound #bj fluid ounces is a pint ,the remaining tables are copied from contemporary 7circa #bjje7 sources ,measurement ,unit ,conversion ,from ,multiply by ,to get inches #be4d millimeters inches #b4ed centimeters feet #cj4dh centimeters yards #j4ia meters miles #a4fa kilometers teaspoons #d4ic milliliters tablespoons #ad4gi milliliters fluid ounces #bi4eg milliliters cups #j4bd liters pints #j4dg liters quarts #j4ie liters gallons #c4gi liters cubic feet #j4jbh cubic meters cubic yards #j4gf cubic meters ounces #bh4ce grams pounds #j4de kilograms short tons 7#b1jjj lbs7 #j4ia metric tons square inches #f4de square centimeters square feet #j4ji square meters square yards #j4hd square meters square miles #b4fj square kilometers acres #j4dj hectacres millimeters #j4jd inches centimeters #j4ci inches meters #c4bh feet meters #a4ji yards kilometers #j4fb miles milliliters #j4bj teaspoons milliliters #j4jf tablespoons milliliters #j4jc fluid ounces liters #a4jf quarts liters #j4bf gallons liters #d4bc cups liters #b4ab pints cubic meters #ce4cb cubic feet cubic meters #a4ce cubic yards grams #j4jce ounces kilograms #b4ba pounds metric ton 7#a1jjj kg7 #a4aj short ton square centimeters #j4af square inches square meters #a4bj square yards square kilometers #j4ci square miles hectacres #b4dg acres ,temperature ,conversion ,between ,celsius and ,fahrenheit ,c 7,f - #cb7 _/ #a4h ,f 7,c x #a4h7 #cb ,condition ,fahrenheit ,celsius ,boiling point of water #bab #ajj ,a very hot day #ajd #dj ,normal body temperature #ih4f #cg ,a warm day #hf #cj ,a mild day #fh #bj ,a cool day #ej #aj ,freezing point of water #cb #j ,lowest temperature by mixing salt and ice #j -#ag4h ,u4,s4 ,length ,unit ,equal to ,metric ,equivalent inch #a_/ab foot #b4ed centimeters foot #ab inches or #a_/c yard #j4cjdh meter yard #cf inches or #c feet #j4iadd meter rod #af #a_/b feet or #e #a_/b yards #e4jbib meters furlong #bbj yards or #a_/h mile #j4bjab kilometer mile 7statute7 #e1bhj feet or #a1gfj yards #a4fjic kilometers mile 7nautical7 #b1jbe yards #a4heb kilometers ,u4,s4 ,liquid ,volume or ,capacity ,unit ,equal to ,metric ,equivalent minim #a_/fj of a fluid dram #j4jfaf milliliters ounce #a_/af pint #bi4egd milliliters wineglassful #b ounces 4#jeia liter gill #d ounces #j4aahc liter pint #af ounces #j4dgcb liter quart #b pints or #a_/d gallon #j4idfc liter gallon #abh ounces or #h pints #c4ghec liters barrel 7wine7 #ca #a_/b gallons #aai4bd liters 7beer7 #cf gallons #acf4bg liters 7oil7 #db gallons #aeh4ih liters ,u4,s4 ,dry ,volume or ,capacity ,unit ,equal to ,metric ,equivalent pint #a_/b quart #j4eejf liter quart #b pints #a4ajab liters peck #h quarts or #a_/d bushel #h4hjih liters bucket #b pecks #ag4fbj liters bushel #b buckets or #d pecks #ce4bci liters ,u4,s4 ,weight ,unit ,equal to ,metric ,equivalent grain #a_/gjjj pound #fd4gii milligrams dram #a_/af ounce #a4ggah grams ounce #af drams #bh4cej grams pound #af ounces #dec4f grams ton 7short7 #b1jjj pounds #ijg4ah kilograms ton 7long7 #b1bdj pounds #a1jaf4j kilograms ,u4,s4 ,geographic ,area ,unit ,equal to ,metric ,equivalent acre #d1hdj square yards #d1jdg square meters ,cooking ,measures ,unit ,equal to ,metric ,units drop #a_/gf teaspoon #j4jfdi milliliter teaspoon #gf drops or #a_/c tablespoon #d4ibhh milliliters tablespoon #c teaspoons #ad4ghf milliliters cup #af tablespoons or #a_/b pint #j4bcff liter pint #b cups #j4dgcb quart #d cups or #b pints #j4idfc ,british ,liquid ,volume or ,capacity ,unit ,british ,units ,u4,s4 ,units ,metric ,units minim #a_/bj of a scruple #j4jeib milliliters pint #a_/b quart #a4bja pints #j4efhc liter quart #b pints or #a_/d gallon #a4bja quarts #a4acg liters gallon #h pints or #d quarts #a4bja gallons #d4edf liters ,british ,dry ,volume or ,capacity ,unit ,british ,units ,u4,s4 ,units ,metric ,units peck #a_/d bushel #a4jcad pecks #i4jhg liters bushel #d pecks #a4jcbj bushels #cf4cfi liters ,apothecary ,weights ,unit ,apothecary ,units ,u4,s4 ,units ,metric ,units grain #afj dram or #a_/egfj pound #a grain #fd4gii milligrams dram #fj grains or #a_/h ounce #b4aidc drams #c4hhgi grams ounce #h drams #a4jiga ounces #ca4ajce grams pound #ab ounces or #if drams #j4hbcb pound #cgc4bdb grams ,end ,transcriber's ,notes ,,mother',s' ,,remedies ,over ,one ,thousand ,tried and ,tested ,remedies from ,mothers of the ,united ,states and ,canada4 ,also ,symptoms1 ,causes1 ,prevention1 ,diet1 ,nursing1 ,treatments1 ,etc41 of ,every ,known ,disease4 ,poisons1 ,accidents1 ,medicinal ,herbs and ,special ,departments on ,women1 ,children and ,infants1 by ,,dr4 ,t4 ,j4 ,,ritter ,formerly connected with ,medical ,faculty of ,university of ,michigan at ,ann ,arbor1 ,mich4 ,,revised with ,,introduction by ,,dr4 ,w4 ,e4 ,,ziegenfuss ,,published ,,by ,g4,h4 ,,foote ,,pub4 ,,co4 ,,detroit ,,mich #aiba ,copyright1 #aiaj by ,g4 ,h4 ,,foote ,,publishing ,,co4 ,all rights reserved ,copyright1 #aiae by ,g4 ,h4 ,,foote ,,publishing ,,co4 ,all rights reserved ,,riverside ,,printing ,,company ,,port ,,huron ,,michigan ,,preface4 iii ,medicine is not an exact science1 and it is reasonable to presume that even ,time1 with all its qualifying influences1 will fail in its effects on this one branch of science4 ,as the millions of faces seem each to present some differentiating feature1 so each human system seems to require special study of its individual temperament4 ,so physicians find it necessary to have more than one remedy for a given ill2 they still find truth in the old adage1 ,what is one man's meat is another's poison4 ,but ,mother finds a variety of remedies necessary for another reason4 ,her medicine-chest is usually lacking the full quota of drugs required to meet the many emergencies1 and she must turn to the remedy at hand4 ,necessity has again proved its influence and with the years thousands of simple home concoctions have found their way to the relief of the daily demands on ,mother's ingenuity4 ,these mothers' remedies have become a valuable asset to the raising of a family1 and have become a recognized essential in a ,mother's general equipment for home-making4 ,for fifteen years the ,publisher has handled so-called home medical works2 during that time he has had occasion to examine practically all the home medical works published4 ,he has been impressed with the utter uselessness of many1 perhaps most1 of these books because the simple home remedies were lacking4 ,a few years ago he conceived the idea of gathering together the ,mothers' ,remedies of the world4 ,this one feature of this book he claims as distinctly his own4 ,letters were sent by him to ,mothers in every state and territory of the ,united ,states1 and to ,canada and other countries1 asking for tried and tested ,mothers' ,remedies4 ,the appeal was met with prompt replies1 and between one thousand and two thousand valuable remedies were collected in this way4 ,through courtesy to these ,mothers who helped to make this book possible1 the book was named ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,dr4 ,t4 ,j4 ,ritter1 of ,ann ,arbor1 ,michigan1 a graduate of the regular ,school of ,medicine at the ,university of ,michigan1 at ,ann ,arbor1 and later one of the medical staff of the ,university1 consented to furnish the necessary material to complete the ,medical ,department4 ,dr4 ,ritter1 in over thirty years of actual practice1 has met with all the exigencies of both city and country practice which have brought to him the ripe experience of what would be called a physician's life-time4 ,his success has been1 in part1 due to his honesty1 kindliness and conscientiousness1 as well as to his thorough training and natural adaptability to the profession4 ,besides writing the ,causes1 ,symptoms1 ,preventives1 ,nursing1 ,diet1 ,physicians' ,treatment1 etc41 he has examined each and every one of the ,mothers' ,remedies and added1 when possible1 the reason why that remedy is valuable4 ,in short1 he supplied in his remarks following each ,mother's ,remedy the ,medical virtue or active principle of the ingredients4 ,this lifts each ,mother's ,remedy into the realm of science1--in fact1 to the level of a ,doctor's ,prescription4 ,in writing his part1 ,dr4 ,ritter consulted1 personally or through their works1 considerably over one hundred of the acknowledged ,medical ,specialists of the world4 ,thus he has brought to you the latest discoveries of modern science1--the ,medical knowledge of the world's great specialists4 ,dr4 ,ritter1 therefore1 wishes to acknowledge his indebtedness to the following3 ,on the subject of ,theory and ,practice1 to ,dr4 ,wm4 ,osler1 ,oxford ,university1 ,england2 ,dr4 ,james ,m4 ,andres1 ,ph4 ,d41 ,medico-,chirurgical ,college1 ,philadelphia1 ,pa42 ,dr4 ,hughes ,dayton1 ,vanderbilt ,clinic-,college of ,physicians and ,surgeons2 ,dr4 ,hobart ,a4 ,hare1 ,jefferson ,medical ,college1 ,philadelphia1 ,pa42 ,dr4 ,temple ,s4 ,hoyne1 ,hahnemann ,medical ,college1 ,chicago1 ,ill42 ,dr4 ,a4 ,e4 ,small1 ,hahnemann ,medical ,college1 ,chicago1 ,ill42 ,dr4 ,c4 ,g4 ,raue1 ,hahnemann ,medical ,college1 ,philadelphia1 ,pa42 ,dr4 ,john ,king1 ,eclectic ,medical ,institute1 ,cincinnati1 ,ohio4 ,on the subject of ,materia ,medica to ,dr4 ,john ,shoemaker1 ,medico-,chirurgical ,college1 ,philadelphia1 ,pa42 ,dr4 ,hobart ,a4 ,hare2 ,drs4 ,hemple and ,arndt1 ,homeopathic1 and others4 ,on the subject of ,obstetrics1 to ,dr4 ,w4 ,p4 ,manton1 ,detroit ,medical ,college1 and others4 ,on the subject of ,surgery1 to the ,american ,text ,book on ,surgery1 edited by ,drs4 ,keen and ,white1 of ,philadelphia1 and many contributors4 ,on the subject of ,nervous ,diseases1 to ,dr4 ,joseph ,d4 ,nagel and others4 ,on the subject of the ,eye1 to ,dr4 ,arthur ,n4 ,alling1 of ,yale ,university4 ,on the subject of the ,ear1 to ,dr4 ,albert ,h4 ,buck1 ,college of ,physicians and ,surgeons1 ,new ,york ,city2 ,dr4 ,o4 ,a4 ,griffin1 ,university of ,michigan and others4 ,on the ,nose and ,throat1 to ,dr4 ,james ,b4 ,ball1 ,london1 ,england4 ,on the ,skin1 to ,dr4 ,james ,n4 ,hyde1 ,rush ,medical ,college1 ,chicago1 ,ill42 ,dr4 ,alfred ,schalek1 ,rush ,medical ,college1 ,chicago1 ,ill4 ,on the ,rectum and ,anus1 to ,dr4 ,samuel ,g4 ,gant1 ,ph4 ,d41 ,post-graduate ,college1 ,new ,york ,city4 ,on the ,diseases of ,children1 to ,dr4 ,l4 ,emmett ,holt1 ,college of ,physicians and ,surgeons1 ,new ,york ,city2 ,dr4 ,koplik1 ,new ,york ,city2 ,dr4 ,charles ,douglas1 ,detroit ,college of ,medicine2 ,dr4 ,henry ,e4 ,tuley1 ,university of ,kentucky2 ,dr4 ,tooker1 ,chicago4 ,on the subject of ,nursing1 to ,isabel ,hampton ,robb1 and on ,dietetics1 to ,dr4 ,julius ,friedenwald1 ,college ,physicians and ,surgeons1 ,baltimore1 ,md4 ,on the ,baby to ,drs4 ,holt1 ,douglas1 ,tooker1 ,koplik and ,coolidge4 ,on ,insanity1 to ,dr4 ,selden ,talcott1 formerly superintendent of the ,middleton ,state ,hospital for the ,insane1 ,new ,york ,state4 ,besides the above a great many other physicians and their works might be mentioned1 and to all appreciation is gratefully acknowledged4 ,mrs4 ,elizabeth ,johnstone1 who writes the department on ,manners and ,social ,customs1 is the only daughter of the late ,francis ,gardiner1 one of the early settlers of ,washtenaw ,county1 ,michigan4 ,she was educated at the ,state ,normal ,school1 now the ,normal ,college at ,ypsilanti1 and taught for several years after graduation4 ,in #ahhj she married the late ,robert ,ferguson ,johnstone1 editor of the ,michigan ,farmer1 and after his death became editor of the ,household ,department of that paper4 ,in #ahie1 the ,farmer having passed into other ownership1 she became a member of the ,editorial ,staff of the ,detroit ,free ,press1 where1--continuing to write under the pseudonym of ,beatrix she has become widely known through the vast circulation of that paper4 ,years of experience have enabled her to write on topics of interest to women with comprehension of their needs1 and to answer social inquiries with exactness4 ,miss ,edna ,gertrude ,thompson1 who supplies the chapter on ,domestic ,science1 is a graduate of the ,northern ,state ,normal of ,michigan4 ,she was for a time a teacher in the ,public ,schools of ,michigan and ,new ,york ,state4 ,miss ,thompson later graduated from and is now the director of the ,domestic ,science ,department of the ,thomas ,normal ,training ,school of ,detroit1 ,michigan4 ,miss ,thompson has won an enviable reputation in ,domestic ,science work4 ,she has avoided all of the quackery1 self-exploitation and money schemes1 which have proved a temptation to many in the work1 and which have tended to brand the science as an advertising scheme1 and confined herself to study1 teaching and the legitimate development of the science4 ,her work in the ,normal and in giving lectures on ,domestic ,science brings her in touch with large numbers of intelligent and practical women who realize that housekeeping and cookery must be reduced to a science4 ,luxuries of fifty years ago are necessities today4 ,the increase in the cost of living without a corresponding advance in wages has made it imperative that method and system he installed in the home4 ,domestic ,science is still in the embryo1 but let us hope it will1 in a measure at least1 prove a panacea for modern domestic ills and receive the encouragement and speedy endorsement that it deserves4 ,,table ,,of ,,contents vii ,beginning on ,page ,,medical ,,department #a ,mother's ,diagnosis #a ,respiratory ,diseases #f ,animal ,parasites1 ,diseases ,caused by #dd ,skin1 ,diseases of #eb ,digestive ,organs1 ,diseases of #ig ,kidney and ,bladder1 ,diseases of #aeb ,infectious ,diseases #aff ,blood and ,ductless ,glands1 ,diseases of #bdi ,nervous ,system1 ,diseases of #bfa ,constitutional ,diseases #cad ,circulatory ,system1 ,diseases of #ccg ,eye and ,ear1 ,diseases of #cdf ,deformities #cfi ,intoxicants and ,sunstrokes #cga ,accidents1 ,emergencies and ,poisons #cgf ,herb ,department #djh ,homeopathy #ddh ,patent ,medicines and ,secret ,formula1 #dfe ,woman's ,department ,diseases of ,women #dhi ,obstetrics or ,midwifery #eae ,all ,about ,baby #edd ,nursing ,department #fbc ,schools of ,medicine1 ,leading #ffi ,operations #ffb ,hot ,springs of ,arkansas #fff ,common ,household ,articles1 ,medical ,uses of #ffh ,mothers' ,remedies1 ,unclassified #fgd ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fhc ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet #gij ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hjj ,,domestic ,,science ,,department #hag ,,canning1 ,,pickling1 ,,preserving1 ,,etc #hca ,,candy ,,department #hdh ,,miscellaneous1 ,,general #hef ,,dictionary1 ,,medical #hic ,,index ,medical #iji ,manners and ,social ,customs #idd ,miscellaneous #idf ,,list ,,of ,,illustrations viii ,,adenoids ,opposite ,page #h ,,appendix1 ,,vermiform 7,showing ,different ,types7 #aaf ,,appendix1 ,,vermiform 7,when ,affected by ,inflammation and ,gangrene1 ,necessitating an ,operation7 #aaf ,,ardis 7,baby ,photo7 #edd ,,bandaging1 ,,hospital ,,method #chd ,,bronchial ,,tubes ,,and ,,lungs ,opposite ,page #f ,,circulatory ,,system ,opposite ,page #ccg ,,diphtheria ,opposite ,page #ahd ,,drowning 7,schaefer ,method of ,resuscitating7 ,opposite ,page #cii ,,eye ,,bandage1 ,,plan ,,of ,,borsch',s ,page #chf ,,hand ,,arteries ,opposite ,page #cib ,,hand ,,nerves ,opposite ,page #bib ,,heart1 ,,stomach ,,and ,,appendix ,opposite ,page #ig ,,herb ,,plates3 ,bearberry ,opposite ,page #daa ,blood ,root ,opposite ,page #dac ,boneset ,opposite ,page #dad ,canada ,fleabane ,opposite ,page #dcj ,chamomile1 ,true ,opposite ,page #dag ,elder ,flowers ,opposite ,page #dbb ,elecampane ,opposite ,page #ddf ,ginseng ,opposite ,page #dbd ,indian ,tobacco or ,lobelia ,opposite ,page #dag ,mandrake or ,may-apple ,opposite ,page #dbi ,marigold1 ,marsh ,opposite ,page #dcj ,mustard ,opposite ,page #dcb ,partridge ,berry ,opposite ,page #dcb ,pleurisy ,root ,opposite ,page #dcd ,rock ,rose ,opposite ,page #dca ,st4 ,john's ,wort ,opposite ,page #ddc ,scouring ,rush ,opposite ,page #dad ,seneca ,snake ,root ,opposite ,page #dch ,snake ,head ,opposite ,page #djh ,tansy ,opposite ,page #dcg ,wahoo ,opposite ,page #dde ,wormsted1 ,american ,opposite ,page #ddf ,wormwood ,opposite ,page #ddc ,,kidneys1 ,,ureters ,,and ,,bladder ,page #aec ,,muscular ,,system ,opposite ,page #cbc ,,nervous ,,system ,page #bfb ,,oblique ,,bandage ,,of ,,the ,,jaw #chj ,,ritter1 ,,dr4 ,t4 ,j4 7,photo7 ,opposite ,title ,page ,,sciatic ,,nerve ,opposite ,page #bff ,,skeleton ,opposite ,page #cfi ,,skiagraph 7,x-,,ray ,,photograph7 ,,of ,,the ,,hand #caf ,,spiral ,,bandage ,,of ,,the ,,finger #chd ,,spiral ,,bandage ,,of ,,the ,,foot #chd ,,spiral ,,reversed ,,bandage ,,of ,,the ,,jaw #chf ,,taste ,,buds #cjh ,,thyroid ,,gland 7,goitre7 ,opposite ,page #beh ,,physician',s ,,introduction x ,of the things which man can do or make here below1 by far the most momentous1 wonderful1 and worthy1 are the things we call ,books4 --,,carlyle4 ,a good book may be among the best of friends4 ,it is the most patient and cheerful of companions4 ,it does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress4 ,it always receives us with the same kindness4 --,s4 ,,smiles4 ,of making books there seems no end4 ,some are good1 some bad1 and many just an encumbrance upon the book-shelves1 neither of much use nor particularly harmful4 ,some books are to be read for cheer and amusement2 some for reproof and correction2 others to be studied for useful information and profit4 ,the ,ideal ,book4 ,there is a wide felt need for a worthy book of sound hygienic and medical facts for the non-medical people4 ,the ,ideal ,book for this mission should be compact in form1 but large enough to give the salient facts1 and give these in understandable language2 it must not be loaded with obsolete and useless junk of odds and ends which have long ceased to be even interesting2 it must carry with it the stamp of genuine reliability2 it should treat all the ordinary and most common forms of ailments and accidents2 it must be safe in its teachings2 it needs to be free from objectionable language and illustrations1 so that all of any family may study and use it with profit2 it must frequently warn of dangers ahead and urge the summoning of professional skill promptly1 for there are many cases requiring the services of experienced physicians and surgeons in their treatment2 it should advise remedies readily obtainable1 as well as those for which long journeys to a drug store are required2 and finally the book should be reasonable in price that those who most need it can afford to own it4 ,need of ,brevity4 ,the facts of hygiene and therapeutic measures are widely scattered through medical literature1 and extend over hundreds of years of time4 ,many volumes have been written on diseases of the eye1 the heart1 liver1 and stomach1 brain and other organs1 to understand which requires special technical education4 ,it would be the height of folly to present these discussions to the laity in their original form1 hence the necessity for condensation and presentation of the needful facts in the language of the people in whose interests the book is printed4 ,in a book of fiction there may be need for useless verbiage for the sake of making pages1 but facts of vital importance and usefulness in our daily welfare need to be well boiled down and put into shape for ready reference4 ,this has been done in ,mothers' ,remedies and ,i think it quite fulfills the ideal ,i have outlined above4 ,the title is rather odd upon first seeing it1 but the most plausible when you become acquainted with its import4 ,it surely becomes the best friend of the whole family4 ,it does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity1 but cheerfully answers a thousand and one questions of vital importance to the household4 ,in the hour of distress1 when illness or accident befalls the dear ones1 you may turn again and again to its pages without meeting disappointment4 ,its ,value4 x ,there are many books on household medicines1 but in my opinion this is the most useful of them all1 a very present help in time of need4 ,you can go to it for helpful information without failing to find it4 ,is there serious illness in the house8 ,it will tell you about it concisely and plainly1 describing its symptoms1 nature and course1 and advise you to consult the family physician if of a serious nature before it is too late4 ,in the chapters on accidents1 emergencies and poisons1 it tells you what to do at once while awaiting the doctor's arrival4 ,he will be much pleased to see that you have made the proper effort to treat the case4 ,prompt treatment makes for prompt recovery4 ,the real value of any book1 or what is sometimes called its intrinsic value1 or utility1 consists in what it avails to gratify some desire or want of our nature4 ,it depends1 then1 wholly upon its qualities in relation to our desires4 ,that which contributes in ever so small degree to the wellbeing of humanity is of greater value than silver or gold4 ,this book contains hundreds of prescriptions1 anyone of which will repay the small cost in money that it requires to possess it4 ,in fact1 the financial investment is so small when compared with the benefit derived from its pages that this feature need not be considered4 ,examples4 ,in the stillness and loneliness of the night1 away from medical help1 there comes the hoarse barking cough of the child1 perhaps1 and a case of croup is upon the responsibility of the parents4 ,the struggles and terror of the little patient throws the household into consternation1 and all is excitement in a moment4 ,if the mother ever knew what to do in such a case she is likely not able to recall the exact remedy at this time1 the doctor is miles away1 and the case is urgent4 ,a reference to the medical index of ,mothers' ,remedies under croup shows that on pages #bg1 #bh and #bi1 is a full description of the attack1 and there are fifteen 7#ae7 home remedies given1 many of which can be found in the house1 and the spasm may be stopped by the use of one of them4 ,this is only one example of the use of this book4 ,there are innumerable times when cases come up in the home1 or accidents befall a dear one and a ready remedy is required2 the book most likely contains it1 and is willing to tell you if you consult it carefully4 ,tuberculosis4 ,the article on tuberculosis is full of valuable rules on diet and hygiene for every person1 whether he has the disease or not4 ,a knowledge of the dangers and mode of spreading the disease is the best safeguard against having it4 ,where one person in every seven 7#g7 dies of consumption it becomes imperative that full knowledge of the disease and its prevention should become widespread4 ,accidents and ,poisons4 xii ,another department that illustrates the value of the book is that on ,accidents and ,poisons1 where quick action is needed to prevent great suffering and danger and the salvation of life itself4 ,one cannot always get the doctor in time4 ,a quick reference to this part of the book will give the proper course of action to follow4 ,the indicated mother's remedy or the physician's treatment as given here applied in the nick of time will save many a life in cases of burns1 or accidental poisoning1 or hemorrhage4 ,i have been called in such cases where a simple drink of warm mustard water promptly used would have saved a life in carbolic acid poisoning4 ,it is in the emergencies where a ready knowledge of the ways and means necessary to conserve life is most valuable2 and it is in just such emergencies that one is most apt to forget what is best to do that a copy of ,mothers' ,remedies becomes a priceless boon of helpfulness4 ,all ,about ,baby4 ,the ,woman's ,department1 and the chapter on ,all ,about ,baby1 alone contain priceless information for the guidance of the women of the home4 ,it is like having a good doctor right in the house who is ready and able to answer more than #ejj questions of vital interest about ,baby4 ,the book is thoroughly reliable1 free from exaggerated statements and written in the plainest language possible so as to make it useful to every member of the home4 ,the ,herb ,department gives a brief description of the more common and most useful plants and roots1 with the time for gathering them1 and the dose and therapeutic indication for their use4 ,the botanical illustrations are correct and worthy of careful study4 ,,the ,,index4 ,mothers' ,remedies is unique in arrangement1 and full of detail1 but so well indexed that any portion of it1 or any disease and remedy1 can be readily found1 and when found you will have a choice of home remedies ready at hand4 ,this is one of the features of the book that distinguishes ,mothers' ,remedies from the usual home medical books heretofore sold4 ,this feature of the book cannot be too strongly impressed4 ,its value becomes apparent as soon as one consults its pages4 ,long chapters of descriptive reading filled with high sounding1 technical terms may look very learned because the average reader does not understand it fully4 ,but it is what one can obtain from a book that is usable that makes it valuable4 ,in ,mothers' ,remedies this idea has been excellently carried out4 ,the ,home ,remedies4 ,if there was any question regarding the success of the book in this homelike arrangement1 the utilization of the home remedies1 in addition to the strictly medical and drug-store ingredients2 it was promptly dispelled when the book was printed and presented to the people interested4 ,it has proved to be the most wonderful seller on the market--the most usable and useful book ever offered the non-medical reader2 because never before has a medical book contained the hundreds of simple home remedies from mothers4 ,because a physician tells you why the remedies are useful--the reason why the things used are efficacious4 ,medical ,terms4 xiii ,frequently one comes across technical terms in the secular papers which1 unless understood1 obscure the sense of the reading4 ,there is a dictionary of medical terms as a separate department which adds much to the usefulness of the work2 the spelling1 pronunciation and definition being concisely given in ,english4 ,other ,departments4 ,there are other departments1 such as chapters on ,manners and ,social ,customs1 by an expert4 ,nursery ,hints1 ,candy ,making1 ,domestic ,science1 and ,miscellaneous departments which interest every member of any average family in health as well as in sickness4 ,the ,candy ,department provides many an evening's enjoyment for the young people4 ,in addition1 the book gives under each disease the physician's remedies1 the symptoms1 causes1 preventives wherever important1 the diet1 nursing1 necessity for operations1 and much other needful information for the sick-room4 ,a complete chapter on ,nursing and a detailed account of the ,baby and its care is perhaps the most useful portion of the book to the mothers who desire to learn all about the baby4 ,many home medical books are of doubtful value by reason of exaggerated statements or vague and unusable directions regarding treatments4 ,mothers' ,remedies stands squarely upon the foundation of utility and practical every-day usefulness4 ,no matter how many other home medical books one may have1 this is also needful because there's none other on the market like it4 ,one of the missions of ,mothers' ,remedies in the home is the prevention of disease through its sound sanitary teachings4 ,it was written exclusively for home use1 and its instructions can be followed by anyone who can understand plain ,english1 and the home remedies are extensively explained and recommended so that in emergencies one can always find something of value to use while awaiting the surgeon's arrival4 ,it is a well-spring of usefulness in any home1 and it gives me genuine pleasure to call attention to it in these few lines1 and to bespeak for it the continued enthusiastic reception with which it has met heretofore4 7,signed7 ,,wm4 ,,ellwood ,,ziegenfuss1 ,m4,d4 ,detroit1 ,july #b1 #aiad4 ,the ,national ,narcotic law makes it practically impossible for the laity to have prescriptions filled which contain opiates or cocaine4 ,we therefore have substituted other remedies quite as good whenever this was possible and still retain the efficiency of the prescription4 ,,dr4 ,w4 ,e4 ,,ziegenfuss4 ,august1 #aiah4 ,,medical ,,department #a ,,mothers' ,,diagnosis ,,striking1 ,,characteristic ,,symptoms of ,many ,diseases for ,quick ,reference and ,comparison ,,when ,,in ,,doubt ,,before ,,calling ,,the ,,doctor4 ,,appendicitis4--,loss of appetite4 ,there may be nausea and vomiting2 there is usually a sudden onset of pain1 often sharp and severe in the whole or part of the abdomen4 ,later the pain settles in the right groin4 ,patient lies on his back with his right knee drawn up4 ,the muscles become rigid on the right side and later a lump appears in the right groin 7iliac fossa74 ,,anemia4--,this disease is a diminution of the total quantity of the blood of its red cells1 or red corpuscles or of their ,haemoglobin1 the coloring matter of the red corpuscles4 ,some difficulty of breathing4 ,palpitation on least exertion1 tendency to faint1 headache1 tired1 irritable1 poor or changeable appetite1 digestive disturbances1 constipation1 cold hands and feet1 difficult and painful menstruation 7dysmenorrhea71 irregular menstruation1 leucorrhea4 ,and when the skin is pale1 yellowish green tinge1 with perhaps flushed cheeks1 it might properly be called chlorosis or green sickness4 ,,addison',s ,,disease4--,great weakness1 stomach and bowel disorders1 weak heart and dark coloring 7pigmentation7 of the skin4 ,,bright',s ,,disease4--,albumin and casts in the urine4 ,the onset is usually gradual4 ,there is paleness and puffiness of the eyelids1 ankles or hands in the morning4 ,later increased dropsy of face and the extremities1 pasty yellow complexion1 dyspepsia1 constipation and heart symptom4 #b ,,mothers' ,,diagnosis ,,bronchitis1 ,,acute4 7,cold on the ,chest47--,there is a feeling of tightness under the breastbone1 with a dry hard cough and headache4 ,this cough may make the chest feel raw and sore1 especially in front4 ,,cholera ,,morbus4--,the onset is usually sudden with nausea1 vomiting1 and cramp-like bowel pains2 vomits at first the stomach contents4 ,purging follows2 vomiting and purging with severe cramps in abdomen and legs4 ,,croup4--,child wakes up suddenly1 perhaps at midnight1 with a harsh barking cough1 with difficulty of breathing1 and it looks as if it could not get another breath4 ,then there is an easy spell and soon the spasm recurs4 ,,cancer ,,of ,,the ,,stomach4--,there is anemia and a gradual loss of weight4 ,a peculiar color of the skin 7cachexia71 irregular vomiting1 some bleeding of coffee-ground color4 ,progressive loss of weight4 ,dragging or burning in the region of the stomach4 ,,chicken ,,pox4--,slight fever1 chilly feelings4 ,in twenty-four hours the eruption appears upon the body1 face and forehead often only a few separate red pimples which soon become rounded vesicles2 however1 there may be few or many4 ,,diabetes4--,the onset is gradual1 glucose 7sugar7 is persistently in the urine4 ,great quantity of urine passed2 six to forty pints in twenty-four hours4 ,thirst is great4 ,large quantities of water is taken4 ,loss of strength and weight1 mouth is dry1 tongue is red and glazed1 skin is dry and wrinkled4 ,,diphtheria4--,this disease begins gradually1 as a rule1 with chilly feelings1 pain in the back and limbs1 pulse is faster1 with a general redness of the throat before the formation of the membrane2 with such symptoms there are great weakness1 paleness1 and a bad smelling breath4 ,soon a spot or spots may be seen on the tonsils1 uvula or soft palate1 but in a day or two a dirty white patch is seen on the tonsils and this may spread1 and with it there is increased weakness1 pallor1 loss of appetite and fever4 ,when the membrane is taken off of the tonsils there is left a raw surface1 and the membrane rapidly reforms4 ,,dysentery4--,the onset may be marked by diarrhea1 followed by a severe1 cramp-like bowel pain1 with frequent small stools containing blood and mucus and accompanied by much straining 7tenesmus74 ,,dyspepsia1 ,,acute4 7,acute ,gastritis1 ,acute ,indigestion74--,distress in the stomach1 headache1 thirst1 nausea1 vomiting1 tongue heavily coated1 foul breath1 distaste for food1 tender stomach4 #c ,,mothers' ,,diagnosis ,,erysipelas4--,the onset is sudden1 high fever1 and a local redness with a sharply defined margin between it and a healthy skin4 ,it frequently appears upon the nose and spreads over one cheek or both4 ,it may show only a smooth raised skin1 or there may be vesicles4 ,,earache4--,this is very common in children4 ,it comes frequently as an extension through the eustachian canal of a cold4 ,the ache is only an evidence of congestion or inflammation in the ear4 ,the child bursts out crying violently and nothing seems to make it stop4 ,it may cry for some time then stop4 ,when it is very young it is restless1 and wants to move constantly1 and refuses to be comforted by the soothing embraces of its mother4 ,it is quiet only a few moments at a time and again renews its cries and restlessness4 ,the cries are moaning and seem like hopeless cries4 ,a child or infant that cries that way and will not be quieted1 should be suspected of having earache1 and hot applications of dry or wet heat should be applied to the ear4 ,if such symptoms are neglected1 in a few days you are likely to have a discharge running from the external canal 7meatus7 and perhaps permanent injury may be done to the drum membrane by ulceration4 ,warm water poured in the ear frequently relieves common earache4 ,,gall ,,stones4--,sudden agonizing pain in the right upper abdomen in the region of the liver1 with vomiting1 prostration1 tenderness in that region4 ,pain generally comes at intervals in paroxysms4 ,there may be pains in the stomach during the weeks when the attack is absent and the patient may think the stomach is the seat of the trouble4 ,,iritis4--,pain is severe and worse at night1 the iris looks cloudy1 muddy1 the pupil is small4 ,there is congestion around the iris 7ciliary congestion74 ,,kidney ,,stones4--,pain goes from the kidneys down through the ureter into the bladder and into the scrotum4 ,there may be sand in the urine that makes it look like blood4 ,,la ,,grippe--,the onset is usually sudden1 with a chill1 and all of the symptoms of an active fever1 headache1 bone-ache1 a general ache all over4 ,a feeling of extreme weakness2 feels miserable and sick4 ,,lock-,,jaw 7,tetanus74--,history of a wound4 ,the muscles of the jaw may be stiff and set4 ,when there are spasms the muscles remain stiff and hard for some time4 ,,malarial ,,fever4--,chill1 fever1 and sweat1 or one stage may be absent4 ,there may be only a slight chilly feeling with fever almost all day and then remission4 #d ,,mothers' ,,diagnosis ,,mumps4--,the swelling is in front and below and behind the ear4 ,hard to eat and the swallowing of vinegar is almost impossible4 ,,measles4--,comes on gradually4 ,there is a feeling of tiredness and languor1 headache followed shortly by sneezing1 cold symptoms1 running at the eyes1 dry throat1 cough1 much like an ordinary cold in the head1 but with a persistent1 hard racking cough4 ,the eruption appears first in the sides of the mouth1 in the inner surface of the cheeks1 lips1 gums and soft palate1 in size from that of a pin-head to that of a split pea4 ,it appears then about the eyes and then on the face1 chest and extremities4 ,it is first in red spots and then gets blotchy4 ,this is usually three to six days after the appearance of the cold 7catarrh7 symptoms4 ,,measles 7,german74--,chilliness1 slight fever1 pain in the back and legs1 coryza4 ,the eruption appears on the first or second day1 on the face1 then on the chest and in twenty-four hours over the whole body4 ,the glands under the jaw enlarge4 ,,ophthalmia ,,neonatorum4 7,inflammation of ,eyes at ,birth74--,a severe conjunctivitis in the newly-born baby1 swelling and redness usually of both eyes1 occurring on the second or third day after birth2 very soon there is a discharge and shortly it becomes creamy pus which runs from the eyes when the lids are parted4 ,,pleurisy4--,the onset may be sudden or gradual4 ,sudden with a chill1 fever1 a severe sharp pain1 stitch in the side1 made worse by respiration1 coughing or moving4 ,the cough is dry4 ,the pain is near the breast and sometimes it extends to the back4 ,,pneumonia4--,it begins with a chill1 fever1 pain in the lungs1 expectoration with cough1 and the material spit up may be mixed with blood 7rusty sputa74 ,then also rapid rise of temperature1 grunting breathing1 the nostrils dilate1 and the cheeks are flushed4 ,,rheumatic ,,fever ,,or ,,inflammatory ,,rheumatism4--,a number of joints become involved4 ,it spreads from one joint to another1 very painful joints2 profuse sweating4 ,,smallpox4--,the onset is sudden and ushered in by a chill1 nausea and vomiting1 headache1 and severe pains in the back and legs1 without grip symptoms4 ,there is a rapid rise of temperature4 ,usually on the fourth day after the onset small red pimples appear on the forehead1 along the line of the hair and on the wrists4 ,the temperature falls with the appearance of the eruption4 ,,spotted ,,fever4--,marked loss of appetite1 chill1 projectile vomiting1 severe headache1 pain and stiffness of the back and neck4 ,later head is drawn back1 often the back is rigid4 ,the muscles of the neck and back are very tender4 #e ,,mothers' ,,diagnosis ,,scarlet ,,fever4 7,scarlatina74--,comes on suddenly with loss of appetite1 headache1 sick stomach1 perhaps vomiting1 high fever1 sore throat1 vomiting may persist4 ,the tongue is coated1 edges are red2 later it is red and rough2 the so-called strawberry tongue4 ,usually within twenty-four hours an eruption appears1 first upon the neck and chest which spreads rapidly over the face and the rest of the body4 ,the eruption consists of red pimply elevations about the size of a pin-head1 very close together1 so that the body seems to be covered with a scarlet flush4 ,if you look closely you can see these little pimply elevations4 ,,tuberculosis ,,of ,,the ,,lungs4--,irregular temperatures1 respiration is more frequent than normal1 pulse is rapid1 cough1 expectoration1 night sweats1 perhaps1 and general failure of strength4 ,,tonsilitis4 7,smooth and ,follicular74--,commences with a chill1 rapid rise of temperature1 general aching in the back1 and legs especially4 ,the tonsils are large and red and spots may appear on them in a few hours4 ,there may be no spots but a smooth2 red1 swollen tonsil1 sometimes swollen to an enormous size4 ,the spot and membrane1 if any exists1 are easily rubbed off and when this is done a glistening surface is seen1 but not raw1 as in diphtheria4 ,,typhoid ,,fever--,there is a feeling of illness for a week or two and the patient is not able to work much1 does not sleep well1 dreams1 has a dull headache1 back of the neck may be stiff1 nosebleed sometimes1 with a feeling as if there was some fever1 increasing feeling of weakness1 and sick feeling4 ,finally the fever1 etc41 becomes more prominent with constipation and diarrhea4 ,,ulcer ,,of ,,the ,,cornea4--,light hurts the eyes very much1 tears run freely and there is a feeling of something in the eye4 ,the eyeball shows a rim of pink congestion about the cornea4 ,the ulcer can be seen4 ,,ulcer ,,of ,,the ,,stomach4--,pain1 local tenderness1 bleeding4 ,distress after eating and vomiting of a very acid fluid4 ,pain in the region of the stomach and usually sharp pain in the back is the most constant symptom4 ,it is increased by food at once and relieved by vomiting4 ,the tenderness upon pressure is usually marked and is localized4 ,,whooping-,,cough4--,begins with symptoms of a cold in the eyes1 nose1 and the chest4 ,the cough gradually becomes worse1 usually in from seven to ten days2 it comes in paroxysms 7spells7 and then the whoop4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #f ,including ,,croup1 ,,colds1 ,,sore-,,throat1 ,,hoarseness1 ,,bronchitis1 ,,asthma1 ,,hay-,,fever1 ,,pleurisy1 ,,adenoids1 ,,pneumonia1 ,,etc4 ,with ,definition1 ,cause1 ,symptoms1 ,preventives1 ,mothers' ,remedies1 ,physicians' ,treatment2 also ,diet1 ,nursing and ,sanitary ,care2 all for ,home ,use and ,reference4 ,,the ,,anatomy ,,of ,,the ,,nose4--,the nose is divided by a middle partition 7septum7 into two cavities 7nasal chambers or fossae7 each being a wedge-shaped cavity1 distinct by itself and extending from the nostril or anterior nares in front to the posterior openings behind and from the base of the skull to the hard palate below4 ,where the posterior opening or nares ends is called the nose-pharynx1 ,the pharynx joins there with the cavities and hence called nose-pharynx4 ,the partition 7septum7 is thin1 one-tenth to one-eighth of an inch in thickness and is composed in front of cartilage 7gristle7 and behind of bone4 ,in its normal state this partition 7septum7 should be perfectly straight1 thin and in the middle line1 ,the cartilaginous 7gristle7 portion is seldom found in this condition as1 owing to its prominent location and frequent exposure to injury1 blows and falling on the nose1 the partition 7septum7 is often bent or turned to one side or the other so far in some cases as to close the nostril4 ,the posterior part is composed of bone1 and being well protected1 is seldom found out of position or displaced1 even when the cartilaginous portion is often badly deformed1 ,the floor of the nose is formed by the upper jaw bone 7maxillary7 and the palate bone4 ,the outer wall of the nose or nose cavity is the most complicated1 for it presents three prominences1 the turbinated bones1 which extend from before backwards and partially divide the nose cavity into incomplete spaces called meatus passages4 ,the turbinated bones are three in number1 the inferior1 middle and superior4 ,they vary in size and shape1 and owing to the relations they hear to the surrounding parts1 and to the influence they exert on the general condition of the nose and throat1 are of great importance4 ,the inferior or lower turbinate bone is the largest and in a way is the only independent bone4 ,the middle and superior are small4 ,they are all concave in shape and extend from before backwards1 and beneath the concave surface of each one of the corresponding passages or openings 7meatus7 is formed4 ,the inferior or lower 7meatus7 opening or passage is that part of the nasal 7nose7 passage which lies beneath the inferior turbinate bone and extends from the nostrils in front to the passage behind the nose 7post-nasal7 7posterior nares7 toward the pharynx4 ,the middle opening 7meatus7 lies above the inferior turbinate bone and below the middle turbinate bone4 ,the superior opening 7meatus7 is situated above the middle turbinate bone4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #g ,illustration3 ,bronchial ,tubes and ,lungs4 ,the mucous membrane lining the nasal passages is similar to other mucous membranes4 ,it is here called the ,schneiderian membrane after the name of a ,german anatomist named ,schneider4 ,it is continuous through the ducts with the mucous membrane of all the various accessory cavities of the nose4 ,it is quite thin1 in the upper part over the superior turbinate bone and partition 7septum7 while it is quite thick over the lower turbinate bone1 the floor of the nose cavity and the lower part of the partition4 ,it is well supplied with blood vessels1 veins1 and glands for producing the necessary secretion4 ,the nose is an organ of breathing 7respiration7 and it warms and moistens the air we breathe and arrests particles of dust in the air before they enter the lungs4 ,if the air we breathe is of an uneven temperature1 or of marked degree of dryness1 or if it is saturated with impurities1 it always acts as a source of irritation to the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract1 like the larynx4 ,by the time the air reaches the pharynx1 through the nose1 it has become almost as warm as the blood1 and also is well saturated with moisture4 ,the mucous membrane that lines the nose cavity and especially that part over the lower turbinate bone1 secretes from sixteen to twenty ounces of fluid daily4 ,this fluid cleanses and lubricates the nose and moistens the air we breathe4 ,conditions may arise which interfere with this natural secretion4 ,this may be due to the fact that some of the glands have shrunk or wasted 7atrophied7 and the secretion has become thick4 ,this collects in the nose1 decomposes and forms scabs and crusts in the nostrils4 ,in this condition there will be dropping of mucus into the throat4 ,this condition is usually only a collection of secretions from the nose1--which are too thick to flow away1--collect in the space behind the nose1 and when some have accumulated1 drop into the pharynx4 #h ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,in order to be in good health it is necessary to breath through the nose1 and to do this there must be nothing in the nose or upper part of the pharynx to interfere with the free circulation of the air through these cavities4 ,the cavities of the nose may be partly closed by polpi 7tumors7 on the upper and middle turbinate bone1 a spur on the 7septum7 partition1 deviation of the partition or enlarged turbinate bones1 or adenoids in the upper part of the pharynx4 ,these troubles almost close up the nose sometimes and the person is compelled to breathe through his mouth4 ,he not only looks foolish1 talks thick1 but is laying up for himself future trouble4 ,by correcting the trouble in the nose and removing the adenoids in the upper part of the pharynx the patient can breathe through the nasal passages4 ,if you take a tube you can pass it straight back through the lower channel 7meatus7 into the pharynx4 ,it will touch the upper back wall of the pharynx4 ,if the tube has a downward bend you can see it behind the soft palate and by attaching a string to that end you can draw it back out through the nostrils4 ,in that way we plug the posterior openings 7nares74 ,the upper part of the pharynx reaches higher up behind than a line drawn horizontally above the tip of the nose to the pharynx4 ,it reaches forward above the soft palate on its front surface4 ,its front surface is almost directly on a vertical line with tonsil1 above the soft palate4 ,on its upper part and on the side near the nose cavity is the opening of the eustachian tube4 ,the name naso-pharynx means the junction of the nose and pharynx4 ,sometimes the upper posterior wall of the pharynx1 called the vault of the pharynx1 especially the part behind each eustachian tube1 is filled almost full with adenoids4 ,these are overgrowths or thickenings of the glandular tissue in the upper posterior wall of the pharynx 7vault of the pharynx74 ,,adenoids4 7,pharyngeal ,tonsil1 ,lursehkas ,tonsil1 ,adenoid ,vegetation1 ,post- nasal ,growth47--,adenoids are overgrowths or thickenings of the glandular tissue in the vault 7top7 of the pharynx4 ,they are on the upper posterior wall of the pharynx1 often filling the whole space1 especially the part behind the ear-tube--eustachian tube4 ,they are a soft pliable mass1 well supplied with blood vessels1 especially in children4 ,some are firmer and these are the kind seen in adults4 ,the color varies from pale pink to dark red4 ,the structure is similar to enlarged tonsils4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #i ,illustration3 ,adenoids ,symptoms4--,children breathe chiefly or wholly through the mouth4 ,they are apt to breathe noisily1 especially when they eat and drink4 ,they sleep with their mouth open1 breathe hard and snore4 ,they have attacks of slight suffocation sometimes1 especially seen in young children4 ,there may be difficulty in nursing in infants2 they sleep poorly1 toss about in bed1 moan1 talk1 and night terrors are common4 ,they may also sweat very much during sleep4 ,a constant hacking or barking cough is a common symptom and this cough is often troublesome for some hours before going to bed4 ,troubles with the larynx and pharynx are common and spasmodic laryngitis appears to be often dependent upon adenoids4 ,bronchial asthma and sneezing in paroxysms are sometimes connected with them4 ,the chest becomes deformed4 ,the prolonged mouth-breathing imparts to adenoid patients a characteristic look in the face4 ,the lower jaw is dropped and the lips are kept constantly apart4 ,in many cases the upper lip is short1 showing some part of the upper teeth4 ,the dropping of the jaw draws upon the soft parts and tends to obliterate the natural folds of the face about the nose1 lips1 and cheeks4 ,the face has an elongated appearance and the expression is vacant1 listless1 or even stupid4 ,the nose is narrow and pinched1 from long continued inaction of the wings of the nose 7alae nasi74 ,the root of the nose may be flat and broad4 ,when the disease sets in during early childhood1 the palate may become high arched4 ,if the disease continues beyond second teething1 the arch of the palate becomes higher and the top of the arch more pointed4 ,the upper jaw elongates and this often causes the front teeth to project far beyond the corresponding teeth in the lower jaw4 ,the high arched palate is often observed to be associated with a deflected partition 7septum7 in the nose4 ,the speech is affected in a characteristic way2 it acquires a dead character4 ,there is inability to pronounce the nasal consonant sounds2 m1 n1 and ng and the l1 r1 and th sounds are changed4 ,some backwardness in learning to articulate is often noticed4 ,deafness is frequently present1 varying in degree1 transient and persistent4 ,attacks of earache are common and also running of the ears4 ,the ear troubles often arise from the extension of catarrh from the nose-pharynx through the eustachian tubes to the middle ear4 ,sometimes the adenoids block the entrance to the tubes4 ,the ventilation of the middle ear may be impeded4 ,dr4 ,ball1 of ,london1 ,england1 says3 ,ear troubles in children are undoubtedly1 in the vast majority of cases1 dependent upon the presence of adenoid vegetation 7growths74 ,children with adenoids are very liable to colds in the head1 which aggravate all the symptoms1 and in the slighter forms of the disease the symptoms may hardly be noticeable1 except when the child is suffering from a cold4 #aj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,chronic catarrh is often caused by adenoids4 ,a chronic pus discharge often develops1 especially in children4 ,there is often a half-pus discharge trickling over the posterior wall of the pharynx from the nose-pharynx4 ,and yet some children with adenoids never have any discharge from the nose4 ,there may be more or less dribbling of saliva from the mouth1 especially in young children1 and this is usually worse during sleep4 ,headache is not uncommon when these growths persist into adult life3 they continue to give rise to most of the symptoms just described1 although these symptoms may be less marked because of the relatively larger size of the nose-pharynx4 ,the older patients seek relief1 usually1 from nasal catarrh symptoms4 ,they complain of a dry throat on waking and they hawk and cough1 ,in order to clear the sticky secretion from the throat4 ,the adenoids have often undergone a considerable amount of shrinking1 but they frequently give rise to a troublesome inflammation of the nose and pharynx4 ,rounded or irregular red elevations will often be seen on the posterior wall of the pharynx1 outgrowths of adenoid tissue in this region4 ,similar elevations are sometimes seen on the posterior pillars of the fauces4 ,the tonsils are often enlarged4 ,a good deal of thick discharge will sometimes be seen in the posterior wall of the pharynx proceeding from the nose-pharynx4 ,although adenoids1 like the normal tonsil1 usually tend to diminish and disappear with the approach of youth1 they constitute during childhood a constant source of danger and trouble and not infrequently inflict permanent mischief4 ,also children afflicted with adenoids are less able to cope with diphtheria1 scarlet fever1 measles1 whooping-cough1 etc4 ,deafness1 mouth-breathing habit1 and imperfect resonance of the voice1 as well as the characteristic expression of the face1 will often remain as permanent effects of the impairment of function due to these growths in childhood1 even though they have more or less completely disappeared4 ,the collapsed state of the wings of the nose1 and wasted condition of their muscles1 resulting from long disease1 often contributes to the perpetuation of the mouth-breathing habit4 ,on the other hand the rapid improvement1 after a timely removal of the growths1 is usually very striking4 ,treatment4--,the only thing to do is to remove them soon1 no matter how young the patient may be4 ,an anaesthetic is usually given to children4 ,the operation does not take long and the patient soon recovers from its effects4 ,the result of an operation1 especially in young children1 is usually very satisfactory4 ,breathing through the nose is re-established1 the face expression is changed for the better4 ,the symptoms as before described disappear to a great extent4 ,,colds4 7,coryza4 ,acute ,nasal ,catarrh4 ,acute ,rhinitis74--,this is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose4 ,causes4--,exposure to cold or wet when the body is overheated2 sudden or extreme changes in the atmosphere2 inhaling irritating fumes or dust4 ,symptoms4--,a chilly feeling1 limbs ache1 tendency to sneeze1 severe headache above the nose1 eyes are dry1 stopped-up feeling in the nostrils4 ,then there is a thin watery discharge1 usually of an irritating character1 very thin at first1 but it soon becomes thicker2 sometimes the ears ring 7tinnitus74 ,the nose and lining is red and swollen4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,colds4 ,borax for ,cold ,settled in ,throat4 ,for a cold in the throat1 dissolve a piece of borax1 the size of a pea1 in the mouth and don't talk4 ,it will work like a charm4 ,this is an old and well tried remedy and is very good for colds or sore throat4 ,it acts by contracting the tissues and in that way there is less congestion in the parts4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #aa #b4 ,colds1 ,valuable ,caution and ,treatment for4--,mrs4 ,maxwell1 of ,cleveland1 writes in the ,cleveland ,press as follows3 ,if you intend to treat the cold yourself1 take it up at the outset4 ,don't wait for it to develop4 ,to break it up1 nothing is better than the full hot bath at bed time1 or the foot bath with mustard1 followed by a hot drink4 ,it is old-fashioned1 but scientific1 for nine colds out of ten are due to clogged pores4 ,benjamin ,franklin said a hundred years ago that all colds come from impure air1 lack of exercise1 and over-eating1 and nobody has ever bettered his conclusion4 ,even contagious colds will not be taken if the bodily resistance is kept at par4 ,more fresh air1 less grip4 ,avoid people who have colds1 and keep out of badly ventilated rooms4 ,stuffy street cars are responsible for half the hard colds1 not because people get chilled1 but because the air is foul4 ,and when you have a cold keep away from the baby4 ,if the baby takes a cold1 let it have medical attention at once4 ,don't experiment upon it with remedies intended for grown-ups4 #c4 ,colds1 ,molasses-,vinegar ,syrup for4--,one-half cup of molasses1 butter the size of a hickory nut1 one tablespoon vinegar1 boil together4 ,dose3 ,one teaspoonful or less as the case requires4 ,take often until relieved4 ,this is an old remedy and a good one4 #d4 ,colds1 ,quinine and ,ginger for4--,give plenty of quinine and drink hot water with ginger in it4 ,quinine1 as we all know1 is an old remedy for colds and therefore we all know how it acts4 ,the ginger warms up the system and produces sweating4 ,care should be taken when using this remedy not to take cold1 as the pores are all opened by the quinine4 #e4 ,colds1 ,boneset for4--,boneset tea steeped and drank cold cures a cold4 ,boneset simply acts by causing a better circulation in the system and in that way sweating is produced and we all know that a good sweat will usually cure a cold if taken in time4 #f4 ,severe ,cold or ,threatened ,consumption4--,one pint of molasses2 one pint of vinegar2 three tablespoonfuls of white pine tar2 let this boil not quite half down2 remove from the stove and let stand until next day2 then take and skim tar off from the top1 throwing tar away4 ,jar up and take as often as necessary4 ,spoonful every half to two hours4 #g4 ,colds1 ,rock ,candy ,syrup for4--,ten cents worth of rock candy2 one pint of whisky2 one pint of water2 fifteen cents worth of glycerine2 mix all together2 this will syrup itself4 ,take one teaspoonful as often as necessary4 ,this is excellent4 #h4 ,colds1 ,skunk's ,oil for4--,skunk's oil has cured colds quickly by rubbing on chest and throat4 ,the oil penetrates quickly and relieves the congestion4 ,this remedy can always be relied upon4 #ab ,,mothers' ,,remedies #i4 ,colds1 ,lemons and ,mustard for4--,a hot lemonade taken on going to bed and put the feet in a hot mustard bath2 taken in time will break up a cold4 ,the idea of the foot bath is to equalize the circulation1 as so many of our colds begin in the head and by drawing the blood from the head the congested parts of the head are relieved4 #aj4 ,colds and ,cough1 ,hops or ,catnip ,poultice for4--,hops or catnip put in little bags and steamed until hot1 then placed on lungs and throat4 ,this is a very good remedy1 as the hot bags act as a poultice and draw the congestion from the diseased parts4 ,it produces not only local1 but general perspiration4 #aa4 ,colds1 ,honey for4--,eat honey4 ,i have tried this many times and it is very good4 ,the honey is very soothing1 but if a little hoarhound or lemon is added it would make it much more effective4 ,this is a good remedy for children1 as they most all like honey4 #ab4 ,colds1 to ,break ,up at the ,outset4--,to break up a cold soak the feet in hot water and drink all the cold water you can4 ,this has been known to cure many severe colds if taken at the beginning4 #ac4 ,cold in the ,chest1 ,mutton ,tallow and ,red ,pepper for4--,if cold is in the chest1 render enough mutton tallow for one cupful and add one teaspoonful of red pepper and rub on chest and apply a flannel to keep out the cold4 ,this is an old-time remedy and a good one4 #ad4 ,colds1 ,lard and ,turpentine for4--,melt a half cupful of lard and add one and one-half teaspoonfuls of turpentine1 rub on chest and apply flannel cloth4 #ae4 ,cold1 ,milk and ,cayenne as a ,preventive4--,drink a glass of milk with a pinch of cayenne in it4 ,this will warm the stomach and prevent headache4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,colds4--,preventive4 ,avoid the known causes of the trouble4 ,a daily cold bath1 if well borne1 is held to be an effectual prevention against taking cold4 ,have the adenoids removed if your physician so recommends it4 ,if seen early it can frequently be aborted4 ,bathe the feet in hot mustard water1 a small handful of mustard to a pail half full of hot water4 ,at the same time1 drink hot teas1 like hoarhound1 ginger1 lemonade1 etc4 ,then put the patient to bed and place hot water fruit jars around him4 ,this treatment will produce a good sweat4 ,after the sweating has continued for some time and the patient feels uncomfortable because of the sweat1 bathe him with a towel dipped in warm water1 and dry the parts as you go along4 ,of course1 all of this is done under cover4 ,after you have bathed and dried the patient1 put on a clean and well-aired night shirt and clean sheets1 also well aired4 ,this simple treatment will abort most colds4 ,the patient should keep in bed for at least twelve hours after such a sweating4 ,plenty of cold water and lemonade can be given1 especially after the patient has become cooler4 ,plenty of water is good for any cold2 hot outside and cool for the inside4 ,the bowels should be opened with salts4 ,a ,dover's powder 7ten grains7 will produce sweating1 but why use it when sweating can be produced by the means first mentioned4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ac #a4 ,camphor and ,vaseline ,mixed1 or ,camphor and ,cream1 rubbed in the nose is good to stop the cold and soreness4 #b4 ,a few drops 7two or three7 of camphor taken internally every three hours will abort some colds1 especially if the nose is all the time pouring out drops of water4 #c4 ,aconite in small doses1 one-tenth of a drop1 every two hours is a splendid remedy at the beginning4 ,my experience has shown me that aconite does better work in these small doses4 ,put one drop in ten teaspoonfuls of water and give one teaspoonful at a dose4 #d4 ,the following is good for a thick discharge3 in oil spray4 ,menthol #f grains ,chloroform #e drops ,camphor #e grains ,liquid ,alboline #b ounces ,mix and make into a solution4 ,use in an atomizer1 every two hours4 ,to cleanse the nostrils wash out each nostril gently with a solution made of one teaspoonful of listerine1 or glyco-thymoline1 or borolyptol1 or one-quarter teaspoonful of common salt in a half glass of warm water4 ,you can use a vaporizer and this solution3 ,menthol #e grains ,camphor #e grains ,compound tincture benzoin #a dram ,liquid ,alboline #a ounce ,mix and make solution and use frequently in a nebulizer4 ,never snuff a solution into the nose1 and do not blow the nose hard after using4 ,some of the solution or nasal discharge may be forced into the eustachian tube4 #e4 ,lard or camphorated oil rubbed on the nose and throat twice a day is good4 #f4 ,to ,restore the ,loss of the ,voice4-- ,oil of wintergreen #b drams ,lanolin or vaseline #a ounce ,mix and rub on the throat at night and put on flannel until morning4 ,this will relieve the loss of voice very promptly4 #g4 ,put a quart of boiling water in a pitcher2 add from two to four drams of the compound tincture of benzoin and inhale the hot vapor4 ,wrap both head and pitcher in a towel4 ,this is very good for sore throat also4 #h4 ,herb ,teas for4--,ginger tea1 catnip1 hoarhound1 pennyroyal1 etc42 hot1 are all good to produce sweating and thus relieve cold4 #i4 ,from ,dr4 ,ball1 a ,london1 ,england1 ,specialist4-- ,menthol #cj grains ,eucalyptol #cj drops ,carbolic acid #b drams ,rectified spirits of wine #a dram ,mix thoroughly2 a teaspoonful to be put into a pint 7or less7 of hot water and the steam to be inhaled through the nose for four or five minutes4 ,this is useful in acute colds1 especially in the later stages1 and in chronic catarrh1 etc4 #ad ,,mothers' ,,remedies #aj4 ,when the stage is rather marked or prolonged spray or syringe out the nose with tepid solution once or twice a day using the following3 ,bicarbonate of soda #c to #e grains ,borax #c to #e grains ,tepid water #a ounce ,use a spray1 douche1 or gargle in chronic catarrh and chronic pharyngitis4 ,when you wish to use a large quantity1 mix an equal quantity each of soda and borax and put a couple teaspoonfuls to each pint of warm water and use4 ,,catarrh4 7,chronic ,inflammation of the ,nose1 ,chronic ,rhinitis74 ,causes4-- ,frequent attacks of colds1 irritating gases and dust1 adenoids1 enlarged tonsils1 spurs on the septum 7partition bone7 or foreign bodies in the nose1 like corn1 beans1 stone1 etc4 ,symptoms and ,course4--,there are alterations of the secretions3 the amount varies in the same case at different times4 ,sometimes it is thin and watery1 or thick1 sticky mucus or this may alternate with more watery discharges4 ,it may be mucus and pus or entirely pus4 ,frequently the secretions discharge into the throat and cause efforts to clear it by hawking and spitting4 ,the secretion sometimes dries and forms crusts in the fore part of the turbinated bones and partition4 ,patients frequently pick the nose for this crust and ulceration may result at that point from its doing4 ,bleeding often occurs from picking the scales from the ulcers1 and perforation of the partition may take place from extension of the ulceration4 ,there is a feeling of stuffiness4 ,there is some obstruction to breathing4 ,if there is much thickness of the structures1 nasal obstruction is a persistent symptom4 ,changed voice1 mouth-breathing1 etc41 are noticed4 ,a sensation of pain or weight across the bridge of the nose is sometimes complained of and this symptom is especially found associated with enlargement of the middle turbinated body on one or both sides1 etc4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,catarrh1 ,successful remedy for4--- ,dissolve in one-half ounce olive oil as much camphor gum as it will take up4 ,moisten a little finger with the oil1 rub into the nostrils and snuff well up into the head4 ,the olive oil is very soothing to the diseased parts and the camphor contracts the swollen mucous membranes1 thereby relieving the catarrh4 ,this is an excellent remedy4 #b4 ,catarrh1 ,cleansing ,antiseptic ,remedy for4--,snuff about one teaspoonful of salt in cup of warm water every morning in nostrils4 ,i have found this remedy simple but fine for catarrh and also having sleeping room well ventilated summer and winter will help in curing disease4 ,this remedy will be found very effective in catarrh because it loosens up the secretions and cleanses the nose of the foul secretions and also has an antiseptic action4 ,this can be used twice daily4 ,snuffing should be done very gently so as not to draw the water too far back4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ae #c4 ,catarrh1 ,witch-,hazel for4--,pond's extract applied with nose spray4 ,pond's extract is simply witch-hazel water and everyone knows that witch-hazel water is healing and soothing to the membranes of the nose4 ,this may be used regularly twice a day4 #d4 ,catarrh1 ,cure for4-- ,menthol #aj grains ,camphor ,gum #aj grains ,chloroform #aj drops ,fluid ,alboline #h ounces ,mix4 ,apply in the nasal cavities with alboline atomizer4 #e4 ,catarrh of head1 ,mullein ,leaves4 ,treatment1 etc41 for4--,smoke dried mullein leaves and blow the smoke through the nose1 and in addition to this1 put a heaping tablespoonful of powdered borax in a quart of soft water2 syringe this up in the nose1 and in addition to both of the above1 frequently inhale a mixture of two drams of spirits of ammonia1 half a dram tincture of iodine and fifteen drops of carbolic acid2 smoke the mullein1 syringe the borax water and inhale the last mixture all as frequently as convenient and it frequently will cure if kept up faithfully4 #f4 ,catarrh1 ,milk and ,salt ,wash for4--,mix together one teaspoonful common salt1 a teacupful milk1 and half pint of warm water4 ,inject this into the nostrils three times a day4 ,you may use the same quantity of borax in place of the salt1 if you choose to do so4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,catarrh4--,if the patient is run down1 give tonics1 plenty of fresh air and sunshine in the sleeping room1 change of climate to a dry1 unchangeable climate is sometimes necessary4 ,local4--,attend to any disturbing cause1 such as adenoids1 spurs on the partition1 turbinate bone1 etc4 ,it is first necessary to render the parts clean1 through the use of some mild antiseptic solution1 such as glyco-thymoline1 listerine1 borolyptol1 salt1 etc4 ,salt should not be used stronger than one-quarter teaspoonful in a glass half full of water4 ,the others can be used in one to two teaspoonfuls1 to same amount of warm water4 ,the solution should always be mild and warm4 ,to use any solution pour it gently through the nose1 tilting the head backward1 with the mouth open2 then as the solution flows through the head should be put forward and downward4 ,the solution flows out of the mouth1 and also out of the other nostril4 ,a nasal douche cup made purposely should be used if possible4 #a4 ,spray for4--,after cleansing the nostrils with the solution the following soothing mild spray will be found of great benefit4 ,menthol #e grains ,camphor #e grains ,liquid ,alboline #b ounces ,mix and make a solution4 ,use in an atomizer or nebulizer4 #af ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,powders for4--,antiseptic powders are also very useful in some cases1 such as1 compound stearate of zinc and boric acid1 or compound stearate of zinc and alum or compound stearate of zinc and menthol4 ,one or two drams is enough to buy at once as it is very light2 always use it in a powder in the following way3 ,first take a long breath and while holding the breath1 puff some of the powder into each nostril2 then gently puff the breath out through each nostril4 ,do not snuff powder up the nose or use the powder-blower while breathing4 ,if this is done1 some will get into the pharynx and larynx and cause annoying coughing4 #c4 ,solution for4-- ,bicarbonate of soda #a_/b ounce ,borax #a_/b ounce ,salt #a_/b ounce ,white sugar #a ounce ,mix all4 ,half a teaspoonful to be dissolved in one-half tumbler of warm water2 used with spray producer or a syringe4 #d4 ,spray1 for4-- ,bicarbonate of soda #a-a_/b drams ,listerine #f drams ,water #a ounce ,use as a spray4 ,,ozena4--7,foul odor from nose1 not breath1 due to catarrh of the nose74 ,the membrane is dry and shrunken4 ,it is a very offensive odor1 thus called ozena4 ,causes4--,it is usually seen in people who are very much debilitated1 in young factory girls1 and sometimes in healthy boys4 ,retained secretions in the nose1 usually cause the odor4 ,these decompose and ferment4 ,the nose is large and roomy1 the nostrils are filled with scabby secretions2 hard masses are formed which sometimes fill the nostril4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,the first few weeks1 cleansing the nose with peroxide of hydrogen will stop the odor4 ,first1 remove the scabs with forceps and then wash and cleanse the nose with the peroxide solution4 ,it can be used from one-quarter strength to full strength1 but warm4 ,this will leave the nose in a foamy1 soapy condition and this can be cleansed with a mild solution of glyco-thymoline or salt water4 ,,home ,,treatment4--,this is very important4 ,the patient should use a douche three or four times a day4 ,in the solution glyco-thymoline or borolyptol one or two teaspoonfuls to one-half cup of warm water1 and follow by a nebulizer or atomizer in which the following solution can be used3 #a4 ,lysol #aj drops ,oil of ,pine #ae drops ,liquid ,alboline #b ounces ,mix and make a solution1 spray into the nose after douching4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ag #b4 ,the following ointment can be used if there is no atomizer or nebulizer at hand3 ,iodol #e grains ,boric ,acid #aj grains ,cold cream #b ounces ,mix and make into an ointment1 and rub a little into each nostril before retiring4 #c4 ,dr4 ,ferguson of ,new ,york uses the following3 ,a new antiseptic enzymol4 ,this is used as follows4--,use one part of enzymol1 three parts of warm water4 ,rub and cleanse the nose thoroughly with the solution1 saturate a piece of absorbent cotton with this solution1 place it in the nostril and leave it there fifteen to twenty minutes4 ,,hay ,,fever4 7,rose ,cold1 ,june ,cold or ,hay ,asthma74--,this inflammation of the nose occurs in ,august and ,september4 ,it is really a nervous affection of the nose membrane4 ,causes4--,a predisposition3 ,a peculiar sensitive area in the mucous membrane of the nose4 ,an exciting cause circulating in the air1 the dust or pollen of certain plants1 such as rag-weed1 hay and barley2 the odor of certain flowers1 such as roses and golden rod2 dust of some drugs as ipecac and benzoic acid2 the odor of some animals4 ,it usually comes about the same date each year1 growing worse each year and1 in time1 affects the bronchial tubes4 ,symptoms4--,the earliest symptoms are1 usually1 an itching sensation in the roof of the mouth and the palate1 or itching and burning at the inner corner of the eyes4 ,irritation within the nose is also experienced and very soon spells of sneezing set in4 ,the nose soon feels stuffy and obstructed1 and there is a clear water discharge from the nose1 which is especially copious after sneezing4 ,the eyes look red and watery and the eyeballs pain and there is also pain in the forehead above the nose4 ,it may take several days to develop these symptoms4 ,they are usually worse in the morning4 ,after some days these symptoms become more persistent and severe4 ,the nostrils are completely closed1 and the patient must breathe through the mouth1 and the spells of sneezing are very violent4 ,the conjunctiva becomes congested and red1 a profuse watery discharge runs from the eyes and the lids are swollen4 ,in severe cases the face looks red and swollen4 ,the mucous membrane of the mouth1 pharynx and tonsils is more or less reddened and irritated1 smell and taste are impaired and sometimes the patient is slightly deaf4 ,the patient feels tired1 weak1 and it is hard to study or do manual labor4 ,slight feelings of chillness are common4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,hay fever1 ,quick ,relief from4--,for hay fever and other slight forms of diseases which produce sneezing1 there is no remedy more quickly effective1 and often curative1 than a vapor of heated salt and alcohol4 ,heat it very hot and breathe the vapor for ten minutes at a time1 four or five times a day4 #b4 ,hay fever1 ,remedy ,worth ,trying for4--,a mixture composed of ten grains of sulphate of zinc1 half teaspoonful of borax1 and about four ounces of rose water4 ,this is very good to inject into the nostrils if there is much irritation of eyes and nostrils4 #ah ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,hay fever1 ,our ,canadian ,remedy for4--,inhale smoke from ground coffee 7sprinkle over coals74 ,this relieved a case for me of five years standing4 #d4 ,hay ,fever1 ,medicine ,that ,helps4--,use phenol sodique as directed on the bottles4 ,this was recommended to me by ,mrs4 ,levi ,weller1 who said her husband had found more relief from this remedy than any other he had tried4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,hay ,fever4--#a4 ,the following gives relief from the distressing symptoms4 7,but first the nose should be examined1 for often there is local trouble there474 ,then give suprarenal extract tablets1 each five grains4 ,take one every four or five hours4 #b4 ,pill ,blennostasin4--,each pill contains five grains4 ,take one every four hours4 #c4 ,the following solution gives temporary relief3-- ,dionin #aj grains ,adrenalin 7#a to #ajjj7 #e drams ,water #b ounces ,mix solution and spray into the nose every two hours4 #d4 ,after using the above spray which will shrink the mucous membrane apply the following oil spray3-- ,thymol #e grains ,menthol #e grains ,camphor #e grains ,liquid ,alboline #a ounce ,mix and make a solution and spray into the nose three or four times a day4 #e4 ,in some cases a drying powder does well1 such as compound stearate of zinc and alum one dram2 puff it into the nose with a powder-blower every hour4 #f4 ,dr4 ,ball of ,london1 ,england1 gives the following4--,a spray of a four per cent of cocaine1 or direct application of cotton-wool soaked in a stronger solution will be found to afford immediate relief4 ,but the after effect is likely to be bad4 ,hence menthol is a better application4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ai #g4 ,another from ,dr4 ,ball4--,a one to five per cent solution of menthol in liquid paraffin may be painted or sprayed on the mucous membrane1 or a little cotton-wool soaked in an oily solution may be inserted in the nostrils4 ,we must confess our weakness as physicians1 when we treat this disease4 ,there are local measures1 such as give relief for the time being1 but they must be carefully used4 ,diseases of the nose1 tumors or spurs frequently cause in the first place2 bad tonsils1 and adenoids are likely to aggravate the trouble4 ,a change of climate is the only real help4 ,tone the general health4 ,if the patient is very nervous fifteen grains of bromide of sodium three or four time a day gives relief4 ,people subjected to hay fever should be treated between the attacks to make them strong and to remove any local nose trouble and just before the time of year arrives for the attack it is well to take five grains three times a day of the suprarenal tablets or blennostasin the same way1 and also spray the nose twice daily with a mild adrenalin solution as the following3- ,adrenalin 7#a to #ajjj7 #a dram ,water #b ounces ,change of climate is frequently quite beneficial4 ,some are relieved in the dry mountain air1 while others are more benefited by the seashore or an ocean trip4 ,,tumor ,,of ,,the ,,nose4 7,nasal ,polypus74--,this tumor consists of a soft jelly- like whitish growth1 usually found in the upper front part of the nostril4 ,it may extend to the bottom 7floor7 of the nose1 is quite soft and moveable1 being easy to push aside with a probe4 ,the air passing through the nostril will move it backward and forward4 ,there may be one or several and they may completely fill the nostril4 ,they sometimes grow from the back end of the middle turbinate bone1 and gradually extend backward filling up the back part of the nostril and even extending into the space behind the nose and1 if large1 they may be seen below the soft palate4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,the only thing to do is to remove them4 ,this is usually done by a wire placed around the polypus and by the thumb-screw in the instrument1 tighten the wire until it has cut through the base4 ,,deviation ,,of ,,the ,,septum 7,partition74--,deviation is the bending or curving of the partition 7septum7 to one side or the other1 leaving one nostril very large and roomy and closing the other nostril wholly or partly4 ,causes4--,blows1 falls1 etc41 high-arch palate4 ,it is seldom seen under seven years of age4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,the treatment is to replace if possible1 the part in the proper position4 ,this requires an operation4 ,,nosebleed4 ,mothers' ,remedies4--#a4 ,nosebleed2 remedy sent us by a ,public ,school ,teacher4--,make a compress of paper soaked in cold water2 put it under the upper lip and have the patient press the lip with the fingers4 ,remarks4--,tried with success in many cases by a school teacher4 ,by putting under the lip and pressing on it1 you press on an artery and stop bleeding4 ,be careful to use nothing but white paper1 as ink or colors would come out when wet4 #b4 ,nosebleed1 ,alum as a cure for4--,apply cold water to face and back of neck2 snuff powdered alum4 ,the powdered alum contracts the blood vessels1 thereby shutting off the supply of blood4 ,the cold water applied to the back of the neck affects the nervous system in such a manner that the blood vessels are contracted and so the blood supply is diminished4 #bj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,nosebleed2 ,remedy that succeeded in a severe case4--,put pieces of ice in cloth4 ,lay a piece each side of the nose and on the back of the neck4 ,remarks4--,my neighbor's daughter had nosebleed which refused to stop until they were much frightened but this treatment soon stopped it1 after which she rested quietly for a time1 #d4 ,nosebleed1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,place the finger on the side of the nose tight for ten or fifteen minutes4 ,my mother has stopped her nose from bleeding when other remedies failed4 ,this shuts off the circulation and helps to form a clot4 #e4 ,nosebleed1 ,another ,home ,remedy for4--,hold the head back as far as possible1 press up the end of the nose with the end of the finger4 ,best to lie on the side so blood will not run down the throat and choke the patient4 #f4 ,nosebleed1 ,puff-,ball for4--,find an old brown puff-ball from the ground1 pick out the soft inside part and put it in nose and let remain for some time4 #g4 ,nosebleed1 ,vinegar and ,water for4--,wet a cloth in very cold water or strong cold water and vinegar and apply to back of neck1 renewing as it gets warm4 ,have seen this tried and know it to be good4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,nosebleed4--,place the patient on his side half lying1 head and shoulders raised and apply a cold compress to the forehead1 nose1 and to the back of the neck4 ,press the end of the nose firmly against the partition between the nostrils1 for some minutes4 ,this presses directly upon the bleeding point1 as a rule4 ,also1 when lying in this position1 the blood does not flow into the throat so readily4 ,raise the arms above the head1 apply cold to the spine or to the scrotum of men and breasts of women4 ,mustard foot baths are good1 injection of cold water1 or the injection of hot water1 #abj ,f41 into the nostril will often help3 ,cold water1 ,or salt water1 can be gently snuffed4 ,alum solution on a cloth put in the nostril often helps4 ,a piece of bacon cut to bits and placed in the nostril often stops it4 ,vinegar injected into the nostril is good1 or you can use a cloth saturated with vinegar and placed in the nostril4 ,white oak bark tea1 strong1 is effective2 juice of lemon applied same way or injected is helpful4 ,how to plug the nostrils2 7front or anterior nares74--,do this with narrow strips of sterilized gauze1 by placing the first piece as far back as possible1 then with a narrow pair of forceps pushing in a little at a time until the nostril is filled4 ,the gauze should be only one-half inch wide4 ,if the bleeding still continues the posterior opening 7nares7 should be plugged4 ,this can be known by seeing the blood flowing down the throat 7pharynx74 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ba ,how this is done8 ,pass a soft rubber catheter1 along the floor 7bottom7 of the nose until its end is seen passing down behind the soft palate into the throat4 ,grasp this with a pair of forceps and pull it forward into the mouth4 ,tie a stout string to the end of the catheter 7about #a-a_/b feet long7 and tie the other end of the string around the centre of a plug of lint or gauze1 #a-a_/b inches long and three-quarters of an inch wide4 ,then pull the catheter back through the nostril1 very gently4 ,this will pull the plug into the posterior opening of the nose1 and plug it4 4 ,hold this same end firmly and with a pair of forceps fill the anterior nostril with strips 7#a_/b inch wide7 of gauze1 pushing them back to the posterior plug4 ,the end of the string in the mouth may be fastened to a tooth or to the side of the cheek 7if long enough7 with a piece of adhesive plaster4 ,the plug should not be left in position more than forty-eight hours1 and it should be thoroughly softened with oil or vaselin before it is removed4 ,remove the anterior part first1 gently and carefully and then with cocaine 7if necessary7 and more oil1 the posterior plug is softened and removed by pulling the end of the string which is in the mouth gently and slowly4 ,,sore ,,throat 7,acute ,pharyngitis--,acute ,pharyngeal ,catarrh--- ,inflammation of the ,pharynx--,simple ,angina74--,this is a common complaint especially among some adults4 ,a predisposition to it is often due to chronic pharyngitis1 chronic enlargement of the tonsils and adenoids of the wall of the pharynx as well as chronic nasal obstruction4 ,rheumatic persons are especially subject to it and acute articular rheumatism is often observed to be preceded by an attack of pharyngitis4 ,tonsilitis is said to have the same influence also4 ,symptoms4--,the throat is dry and feels stiff4 ,there may be tenderness at the angle of the jaw and outside of the neck4 ,pains some to swallow4 ,in a day or two there is a mucous secretion1 making the patient inclined to clear the throat by hawking or coughing4 ,the throat looks red and in the early stage this is more noticeable on the anterior pillars of the fauces1 the soft palate and uvula4 ,on the back wall you see bright red spots1 the inflamed lymph follicles4 ,it usually gets well in two to seven days4 ,it may become chronic after repeated acute attacks4 ,chronic4--,this is very common in persons who smoke or drink to excess1 also people who use their voice in public speaking as preachers do1 or in calling loudly as hucksters1 railroad brakemen1 stationmen1 etc4 ,prevention of chronic kind4--,ascertain the cause and remove it4 ,too hot food or too much spiced food cause the chronic kind4 ,rest the voice4 ,remove any existing catarrh4 ,prevention of acute kind4--,avoid undue exposure to cold and wet1 wear warm comfortable flannel underwear4 ,bath the neck and chest daily with cold water4 ,this is good cold preventive4 ,the wearing of handkerchiefs1 mufflers1 around the neck is injurious unless you are driving4 ,accustom your neck to the cold from the beginning in the fall and winter months4 ,wearing a full beard is said to be a good preventive4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,sore throat1 ,used for ,years ,successfully4--,salt pork dipped in hot water then covered thick with black pepper4 ,heat in the oven and lay or bind on the throat or lungs4 ,this has been a favorite remedy with us for years4 ,sew the pork to a piece of cotton cloth and bind over the sore parts after you have sprinkled the pork with salt and pepper4 ,leave this on as long as the patient can endure it4 ,when the pork is removed1 rub the affected parts with cold cream or vaselin and put a clean muslin cloth on to keep person from taking cold4 #bb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,sore throat1 ,splendid ,liniment for4-- ,olive oil #a_/b pint ,ammonia #a_/b pint ,turpentine #a_/b pint ,one egg4 ,shake till it forms emulsion4 ,this can be used as a blister4 ,this is a very effective remedy1 but you must watch the throat very carefully as this will blister quickly4 ,after removing the liniment1 grease the parts with oil or cold cream4 #c4 ,sore throat1 ,simple ,gargle for4-- ,soda #a teaspoonful ,salt #a teaspoonful ,borax #a teaspoonful ,dissolve in pint of warm water2 use as a gargle frequently4 ,this is a very good gargle4 ,it contracts the parts and acts as an antiseptic and thoroughly cleanses the parts4 #d4 ,sore throat1 ,home ,made salve for4- ,beeswax #a ounce ,rosin #a ounce ,camphor gum #a ounce ,lard about the size of an egg4 ,mix the above ingredients together and apply to the outside of the throat4 ,this causes the skin to become red thus drawing the inflammation out of the throat and relieving the trouble4 #e4 ,sore ,throat1 ,cold ,packs1 ,sure ,cure for4--,put cold packs on the throat4 ,remarks3 ,was in ,washington once and my little girl had a very sore throat4 ,i put cold packs on the throat the first half of the night and the next day she was out seeing the sights as well as ever4 ,gargle with very hot water and a little soda4 ,this makes it very effective4 #f4 ,sore ,throat1 ,ointment for4-- ,oil ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,hemlock #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,peppermint #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,encaliptus #a_/b ounce ,mix with one cup warm lard1 apply warm to the throat4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #bc #g4 ,sore ,throat1 ,remedy from a mother in ,johnson ,city1 ,tenn4--,fat meat stewed in vinegar and bound to the neck4 ,kind friends3--,after waiting so long ,i will help you what ,i can1 and where is the mother that won't want the book8 ,i am truly glad you have such an interest in the welfare of suffering humanity4 ,i hope this book will soon be out on its good mission4 ,kind friends1 ,i think it a wonderful kindness to the rich as well as the poor to have a friend in time of need4 ,i think a good honest book of home remedies tried by our good mothers and grandmothers will be accepted and looked to by all mothers1 for we all think mother knows best4 ,i certainly want this book completed and in my home4 #h4 ,sore ,throat1 ,gargle and ,local ,application for4-- ,common salt #b tablespoonfuls ,strained honey #b tablespoonfuls ,vinegar #c tablespoonfuls ,camphor #a_/b teaspoonful ,use as a gargle4 ,external applications1 wring a cloth out of salt and cold water and keep it quite wet1 bind tightly about the neck and cover with a dry cloth4 ,it is best to use this at night4 #i4 ,mild ,sore ,throat1 ,vinegar ,gargle for4--,gargle with vinegar and hot water4 ,this will help to sooth the irritation and in a mild sore throat is a sure cure4 #aj4 ,sore ,throat1 ,alum and ,vinegar for4--,one glass of warm water2 one tablespoonful of vinegar2 one teaspoonful of sugar2 one-half teaspoonful of alum2 dissolve well and gargle throat several times daily4 #aa4 ,sore ,throat1 ,kerosene for4--,dip a flannel cloth in coal oil1 7kerosene7 and bind on the throat4 ,i have tried this2 in fact it is what ,i always use4 ,it is almost sure to cure4 #ab4 ,sore ,throat and ,cough1 ,remedy always at hand4--,equal parts of alcohol and glycerin make a good gargle1 or use three tablespoonfuls of vinegar and one of salt to a tumbler of water4 ,or simply hot water and salt when nothing else is to be had4 ,the hot water alone is very good4 #ac4 ,tickling in ,throat1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,take bread crumbs and swallow them4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,sore ,throat4--#a4 ,inhalation of steam either with or without medicine is good4 7,see treatment of tonsilitis-,inhaling steam7 ,i treated a man once who had a terrific pharyngitis1 ,all the parts were so terribly swollen1 that he was unable to swallow or talk4 ,i induced him to inhale steam from a teakettle4 ,he was able to put his mouth over the spout of the kettle and he was relived in a few minutes4 ,i think it saved his life4 ,i put no medicine in the water for that case4 ,very few persons can inhale the steam directly from the kettle4 ,other method is given under tonsilitis4 ,a dose of salts at first is good4 ,remain in the house for a few days4 #b4 ,sulphur and ,cream for4--,mix some sulphur with cream and put some of it on the sore membrane4 #c4 ,good ,old ,mother's ,remedy4--,steep a medium sized red pepper in one-half pint of water1 strain and add one-fourth pint of good vinegar and a heaping teaspoonful each of salt and powdered alum and gargle with it as often as needed4 ,this is a very good remedy4 #bd ,,mothers' ,,remedies #a4 ,physicians' ,local ,treatment4--,a wet compress on the neck is useful at the onset4 ,sucking ice or gargling with ice or cold water1 or applying an ice bag to the throat will be found useful4 ,later on1 warm gargles and steam inhalation are more grateful4 ,if there is great pain in swallowing1 cocaine painted on the throat or sucking a cocaine lozenge before taking food will be found very useful4 #b4 ,when the attack is mild medicine may not be needed4 ,when there is fever and the throat is real sore1 you can use one drop doses of tincture of aconite every hour4 ,this will frequently check it4 #c4 ,i like the following at the beginning4 ,give tincture of aconite and mercury biniodide1 called the pink tablet1 alternately4 ,put ten drops of the aconite in one-half glass of water and give from one-half to two teaspoonfuls everyone or two hours1 alternating with one or two tablets of one-hundred grain tablet of mercury biniodide4 ,after the first twenty-four hours stop the acoite and give the mercury biniodide every three hours4 #d4 ,for ,chronic ,catarrh remaining after1 lozenges containing rhatany or tannin are useful4 #e4 ,other gargles4-- ,menthol #c to #e grains ,camphor #b to #d grains ,liquid paraffine #a ounce ,for irritable and catarrhal conditions of nasal membrane use a spray4 #h4 ,snuff4- ,hydrochloride of ,cocaine #a grains ,menthol #a grain ,sugar of ,milk #b drams ,mix very thoroughly4 ,when using the ,menthol preparation do not use the preparation very hot4 ,,hoarseness4 ,inflammation of the ,larynx4 7,acute ,laryngitis7 ,causes4--,due to taking cold or over using the voice2 hot liquids1 poisons4 ,it may occur in influenza and measles2 from irritating gases2 some are subject to it4 ,symptoms4--,tickling in the larynx2 cold air irritates1 and breathing may cause some pain2 dry cough2 the voice may be altered4 ,at first it may be only husky4 ,in children breathing may be very difficult1 after a day or two there may be a light expectoration and finally there may be a loose cough and a slight fever4 ,the trouble is in the region of ,adam's ,apple4 ,there is little or no danger in these attacks if proper care is taken4 ,the attack generally lasts two to four days4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,hoarseness1 ,borax for4--,for hoarseness dissolve a piece of borax the size of a pea in the mouth and don't talk4 ,it will work like a charm4 ,the borax does away with the inflammation of the inflamed parts and gives relief very quickly4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #be #b4 ,hoarseness1 ,egg and ,lemon for4--,beaten white of one egg1 juice of one lemon1 with sugar enough to thicken1 then add one teaspoonful olive oil4 ,take one teaspoonful every hour until relieved4 #c4 ,hoarseness1 ,horseradish for4--,horseradish root2 eat plenty of it4 ,this has been tried and proved successful4 #d4 ,hoarseness1 ,successful ,remedy for ,adults4--,take two ounces of fresh scraped horseradish root1 infuse in a close vessel in one-half pint of cold water for two or three hours2 then add four ounces of acid tincture of lobelia and one-half pound of honey4 ,boil altogether for one-half hour1 strain and take a teaspoonful four times a day4 ,this is a very good remedy1 especially for adults4 #e4 ,hoarseness1 ,lemon and ,sugar for ,children4--,take the juice of one lemon and saturate with sugar1 take a teaspoonful several times a day4 ,it is sure to give relief4 ,this is very pleasant to give to children1 as they most all like it4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,hoarseness4--#a4 ,rest of the voice and if the case is severe keep in bed in a room with an even temperature and the air saturated with moisture from a steaming teakettle1 etc4 #b4 ,an ice bag on the throat or cold water cloths to the front of the throat often give relief4 #c4 ,tincture of ,aconite4--,this is given in the beginning when there is fever4 ,the dose depends upon the age1 and the amount of fever4 ,you can give it to a child by putting one drop of aconite in twelve teaspoonfuls of water and then give one teaspoonful every one to three hours according to the case4 ,for an adult you can put ten drops of aconite in ten teaspoonfuls of water and give one teaspoonful every hour or two4 #d4 ,citrate of ,potash is given every four to five hours in adults4 #e4 ,full dose of five grains of ,dover's powders at night for the irritating cough4 #f4 ,for a cough1 for a child one year old you can give one-half teaspoonful1 every two hours1 of the following3-- ,syrup of ,dover's powder #a fluid dram ,tincture of ,aconite #aj drops ,simple syrup ,enough to make two ounces ,shake before using4 ,,tickling ,,in ,,throat4 ,mothers' ,remedies4 ,mullein ,leaf ,smoke ,beneficial for4--,smoke dried mullein leaves1 just a few puffs are needed1 and should be drawn into the throat4 ,myron ,h4 ,grinnel of ,albion1 ,mich41 says his grandmother always gathers mullein leaves for this purpose and finds them an excellent remedy4 ,too much would cause dizziness4 ,mullein leaves are good for inflamed membranes like the ear and throat4 ,if a person does not wish to gather the leaves themselves they may buy them at a drug store4 #b4 ,tickling in ,throat1 ,good ,northern ,canada ,remedy for4--,chew some of the bark of slippery elm and gargle the throat with saliva4 ,this stops tickling in a few minutes4 #bf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,tickling in ,throat1 ,tested ,gargle for4--,gargle from four to six times daily with following3-- ,strong ,sage ,tea #a pint ,salt #b tablespoonfuls ,cayenne ,pepper #b tablespoonfuls ,vinegar #b tablespoonfuls ,honey #b tablespoonfuls ,mix thoroughly and bottle for use4 ,the above ingredients are all excellent for sore throat and it is an old tried remedy and can easily be obtained4 ,if it is too strong dilute with warm water to the desired strength4 ,,swelling ,,of ,,the ,,glottis4 7,oedematous ,laryngitis4 ,oedma of the ,glottis74--,swelling or oedma of the glottis or more correctly of the structure which forms the glottis1 is a very serious affection4 ,it may follow acute laryngitis or may be met with in chronic diseases of the larynx and from other diseases4 ,it is dangerous4 ,symptoms4--,difficulty of breathing which increases in intensity so that the condition becomes very serious in a short time4 ,there is whistling breathing1 the voice is husky and disappears4 ,acute ,laryngitis4--,inhalations and sprays4 ,menthol #aj grains ,oil of pine #a dram ,tincture of benzion #a dram ,liquid alboline #b ounces ,make a solution4 ,use one teaspoonful in a pint of boiling water2 inhale with a cone placed over the dish or put a shawl over the head and dish and inhale the steam4 ,or this one to inhale same way3 ,tincture of benzoin #a dram ,oil of tar #a drain ,liquid alboline #b ounces ,make a solution and use one teaspoonful to a pint of boiling water as above4 ,it may be necessary in order to save life1 to have a physician make an opening by incision into the windpipe for the admission of air into the lungs4 ,this process is called ,tracheotomy4 ,diet in ,laryngitis4--,hard and dry toasts should be avoided1 for they give pain on being swallowed1 same reason applies to highly seasoned foods4 ,milk1 custards1 eggs1 scraped beef may be taken4 ,difficulty in swallowing may be overcome by allowing the patient to lie flat on the bed1 etc41 with his face over the edge4 ,food can be sucked through the tube from a vessel placed below2 or the patient can lean forward while eating4 ,,child ,,crowing 7,spasm of the ,glottis47--,this is usually peculiar to children4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #bg ,cause4--,it is purely a nervous affection and it occurs between six months and three years1 and is most commonly seen in children with rickets4 ,symptoms4--,it may come in the night or day2 or when the child awakes4 ,the breathing is arrested1 the child struggles for breath1 the face is flushed1 and then with a sudden relaxation of the spasm1 the air is drawn into the lungs with a high pitched crowing sound4 ,convulsions may occur4 ,death rarely occurs4 ,there may be many attacks during the day4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment of ,child ,crowing4 ,preventive4--,the gums should be carefully examined and if they are swollen and hot they should be lanced4 ,the bowels should be carefully regulated1 and as these children are usually of a delicate nature and afflicted with rickets1 nourishing food and the treatment in diet and medicine should be given for rickets4 ,cod liver oil is a good general remedy4 7,see rickets74 ,cold ,sponging4--,in severe cases1 the child should be placed in a warm bath tub and the back and chest thoroughly sponged for a minute or two with cold water4 ,this plan may be used even when a child is in a paroxysm1 though the attack is severe and the child looks blue1 it is much better than to dash cold water in the face4 ,sometimes the attack can be stopped by introducing the finger far back into the throat4 ,,croup1 ,spasmodic4--,this disease gives the parents a terrible shock if they have never seen any attacks of the kind4 ,the symptoms which attend the attack are out of all proportion to the real danger4 ,it is generally the result of exposure to cold or to the cold wind4 ,irritating1 undigested food1 often causes it4 ,symptoms4--,usually the child goes to bed perfectly well1 or has a slight cold and wakes up an hour or two later1 coughing and gasping for breath1 due to a spasm in the wind pipe4 ,the cough is shrill1 more like a bark2 the cough is repeated at intervals and soon the patient breathes quickly and laboriously4 ,it must sit up for it can breathe easier sitting4 ,the voice is oftentimes nearly or quite lost1 or at least only a hoarse whisper2 the face is bluish or perspiring4 ,the spasm lasts for a variable period1 but rarely exceeds one-half hour1 sometimes only a few minutes4 ,the croupy cough and oppressed breathing may last longer than this1 but these too subside after a time1 after which the child drops to sleep and usually rests quietly for the rest of the night4 ,there is a tendency to recurrence on succeeding night unless obviated by treatment4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,guard against such children's exposure to cold winds and dampness1 dress them warmly4 ,the living and sleeping rooms should not be too warm4 ,do not give them food hard to digest at any time1 especially before bedtime4 ,foods hard to digest frequently cause the attack4 #bh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,croup1 ,cold ,application for4--,apply to throat a flannel wrung out of cold water1 lay a dry cloth over it4 ,this is an excellent remedy for a mother to try in case of an emergency when no other medicine can be obtained4 ,this very often will relieve a child until other remedies can be secured and has been known to save many children's lives3 ,the cold water helps to draw the blood away from the larynx and air passages and also dilates the tubes and gives relief4 ,take great care not to wet the child1 as this will cause it to take more cold and may prove fatal4 #b4 ,croup1 ,sure ,cure for4--,give child anything that will make it vomit1 soak feet in hot water1 apply onion drafts to bottom of feet1 roast onions and put on the chest1 keep warm4 ,my mother has cured me at least one hundred times with the above remedy4 ,she generally gave me pig's foot oil1 or oil from the feet of a chicken1 sometimes melted lard4 ,croup has to be attended to at once or it is fatal with the child4 ,this is a very good remedy4 #c4 ,croup1 ,immediate ,relief from ,steaming4--,put a small shawl over the child's head to retain steam1 then put a small chunk of unslaked lime in a bowl of water under shawl4 ,the steam affords immediate relief1 usually1 if child inhales it4 ,this is very good2 shawl should cover the child's head and bowl in which lime is dissolved4 #d4 ,croup1 for ,baby or ,older ,child4--,take a teaspoonful alum1 pulverize it and sprinkle it on the whites of two fresh eggs in a cup or glass1 let it stand for a few minutes1 until the combination has turned to water1 or water is produced2 then give one-half teaspoonful to a child six months old or less and increase the dose to one teaspoonful for older children1 and repeat the dose in fifteen or thirty minutes as the case may require4 ,remarks3 ,from personal experience in my own and neighbors' families1 ,i have never known a case where it did not bring relief and cure4 ,the dose must produce vomiting4 #e4 ,croup1 ,remedy that ,never ,fails4--,two tablespoonfuls of liquor or brandy and one-quarter teaspoonful of glycerin1 one teaspoonful of sugar1 one tablespoonful of water2 stir up well and give one teaspoonful every hour or oftener if necessary4 ,then at same time take a flannel and soak well in cold water1 wring it gently and put around neck with a heavy1 dry flannel over the damp one4 ,if damp flannel becomes hot take it off1 dampen it in more cold water and apply again1 and so on until relieved4 ,do not allow the patient to get chilled4 ,better results are obtained if patient will go to bed4 ,remarks3 ,i have used this in my family1 and have always found it to be the best croup cure ,i have ever seen1 and it will be found to give immediate relief4 ,the external application is extremely good4 #f4 ,croup1 ,coal ,oil 7kerosene7 and ,sugar for4--,coal oil and sugar2 put a few drops on a teaspoonful of sugar4 ,the coal oil produces vomiting1 relieving the trouble4 ,if the first dose does not have this effect upon the child1 repeat it4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #bi #g4 ,croup1 ,pork and ,onion ,poultice for4--,put pork and onions on the throat4 ,drink plenty of hot water4 ,bind the pork and onions on the throat1 acting as a poultice4 ,the virtue of this can be increased by cooking the onions and pork together4 ,onion syrup may be given internally to produce vomiting1 even in very small babies4 #h4 ,croup1 ,bloodroot for4--,one teaspoonful powdered bloodroot mixed with molasses or sugar4 ,have taken this myself and it relieved at once4 ,if one dose does not seem enough it may be repeated4 ,this is a very effective remedy1 but is very weakening4 ,care should be taken not to repeat dose any oftener than absolutely necessary4 #i4 ,croup1 ,time ,honored ,remedy for4--,pulverized alum and sugar or honey or molasses2 mix together and give half teaspoonful doses or less4 ,for infants use only in emergency cases4 ,this is one of the good old-fashioned remedies that nearly every mother has used4 ,it acts simply by producing vomiting and causing the air tubes to relax4 ,repeat in five to twenty minutes until it causes vomiting4 #aj4 ,croup1 ,ipecac for4--,one-third teaspoonful of powdered ipecac dissolved in one teaspoonful of water1 one tablespoonful of sugar2 pour on one teacupful of boiling water and let boil down to a half cup1 ,dose3 ,one teaspoonful for adults2 children in proportion every two hours2 or1 if needed to vomit children give again in ten or fifteen minutes4 ,if you cannot secure the powdered ipecac1 the syrup can be bought at any drug store1 and is already prepared1 ,dose3 ,ten to fifteen drops as the case may need4 #aa4 ,croup1 ,vaselin for4--,vaselin rubbed on the chest1 cover with a hot flannel1 and take #a_/d teaspoonful of vaselin internally occasionally4 ,dissolve vaselin and repeat dose if necessary to produce vomiting4 #ab4 ,croup1 ,ice ,application for4--,ice applied to the throat is almost instant relief4 ,it is best to break the ice up fine and sprinkle salt on same1 putting it in a cheese cloth bag1 binding on the throat with a flannel1 and change as soon as it shows signs of wetting4 #ac4 ,croup1 ,salt for4--,parched salt put on the throat hot4 ,the parched salt acts the same as mustard plaster1 by producing a redness on the throat4 ,salt is something that we can always have on hand and by using this remedy we are always prepared for an emergency in case of croup4 #ad4 ,croup1 ,castor ,oil ,breaks up4--,castor oil1 given before bedtime1 is good4 ,dose4--,from one-half to one teaspoonful4 ,i have taken this when ,i was small4 ,castor oil is good when the bowels are constipated or the stomach is full4 #ae4 ,croup1 ,coal ,oil1 ,turpentine and ,snuff1 a ,canadian ,remedy for4--,a little coal oil and a few drops of turpentine soaked up by snuff1 and used as plaster4 ,makes the child sneeze after a few minutes4 ,the poultice loosens the phlegm and the sneezing throws it off4 #cj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,croup4--,active4 #a4 ,dr4 ,douglas says wring cloths out of cold water and apply very freely to the throat1 and recommends the following syrup3 ,syrup of ,ipecac #c fluid drams ,hive ,syrup #d fluid drams ,water #a-a_/b ounces ,mix1 and give one teaspoonful every half hour until the child vomits1 then repeat the dose every two hours as needed4 #b4 ,place the child in a hot bath1 wrap hot or cold cloths about the throat and put one teaspoonful of common soda in a glass of water and give one teaspoonful every fifteen minutes until relieved4 #c4 ,dr4 ,holt of ,new ,york1 says4--,the room should be very warm1 hot cloths or poultices should be applied over the throat 7,adam's apple and below7 and either a croup kettle or ordinary teakettle kept boiling in the room4 ,this is more efficacious if the child is placed in a tent made by a raised umbrella or some like method with a sheet thrown over it1 and the steam introduced beneath the tent4 ,if the symptoms' are urgent ten drops of the syrup of ipecac should be given every fifteen minutes until free vomiting occurs4 ,whenever the symptoms reach a point where the breathing becomes difficult1 a doctor should be summoned without delay4 ,it might be some other disease4 #d4 ,home ,treatment4--,one-half teaspoonful of alum mixed with molasses or honey will produce vomiting and help4 ,this is very good when the croup is due to indigestion4 ,at the same time1 fry onions in lard and put them on the neck in front1 or hot wet cloths may do4 ,the alum can be given once or twice if necessary1 half an hour apart1 about in one-fourth or one-half the first dose4 #e4 ,goose grease1 or lard dissolved1 and enough given to produce vomiting will do good4 ,this idea is not only to cause vomiting but to cause a sick feeling after and at that time1 which will cause the spasms to relax4 ,a very good thing to do in addition is to put the child's feet in hot water1 while local applications are put on the throat4 ,these things tend to relax the muscles and this relieves the spasm4 #f4 ,steam is ,very ,useful4 ,it relaxes the spasm by local contact and by producing general sweating4 ,cover the child's head and a pitcher with a shawl and inhale the steam from the boiling water in pitcher4 ,you can put in the pitcher one teaspoonful of oil of tar or one to two teaspoonfuls of tincture of benzoin4 ,this can be kept up for some time4 ,,cold ,,in ,,the ,,chest4 7,acute ,bronchitis4 ,inflammation of ,bronchial ,tubes74-- ,this is an acute inflammation of the larger and medium sized bronchial tubes4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ca ,causes4--,youth and old age are more predisposed to it4 ,lack of fresh air and exercise1 dusty work1 poor general health1 dampness and changeable weather in winter and early spring4 ,it may be secondary to cold1 pharyngitis1 measles1 typhoid fever1 malaria1 asthma1 and heart disease4 ,symptoms4--,there is a feeling of oppression with chilliness and pain in the back1 a dry1 tight feeling beneath the breastbone with a dry harsh cough4 ,this may cause headache and pain1 and a raw feeling in the chest1 chiefly in front4 ,there may be a temperature of one hundred or one hundred three or less4 ,after a few days there is a thick1 sticky secretion2 it is profuse4 ,the other symptoms1 except the cough1 subside4 ,this generally stops in ten days in a favorable case1 or it may become chronic4 ,in infants or old people it may extend to the smaller tubes causing broncho-pneumonia4 ,there is more danger in infants than in older people4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,bronchitis1 ,camphor and ,lard for4--#a4 ,grease a cloth well with lard to which has been added some camphor gum1 then sprinkle on some dry baking soda and lay it on the chest4 ,the camphor and lard should be made into a salve1 then put on the soda4 ,the lard and camphor gum penetrates the affected parts1 relieving the inflammation and tightness in the chest4 ,it is well in children to put a layer of cotton cloth over the chest keeping them warm and getting better results from the remedy4 #b4 ,bronchitis1 ,grandmother's ,remedy for4-- ,hoarhound #e cents worth ,hops #e cents worth ,wild cherry bark #e cents worth ,licorice root #e cents worth ,boil and simmer altogether in two quarts of water long enough to get the strength out of the ingredients1 strain1 add three cups sugar1 then add enough good whisky to keep from souring1 say a half pint4 ,this combination is not only good for bronchitis1 but for the cough left from the effects of bronchitis4 ,the hoarhound1 wild cherry bark and licorice root have a very soothing effect on the bronchial tubes1 and the hops quiets the nervous system4 ,this is also good for a common cough4 #cb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,bronchitis1 ,antiphlogistine ,plaster for4--,antiphlogistine is fine for bronchitis1 where there is any inflammation1 pleurisy1 any kind of a scratch1 especially rusty nails2 pneumonia1 ,set can in water long enough to heat1 but not hot1 spread on with case knife as thick as a silver dollar1 spread cotton batting over it1 keep on twenty-four hours1 before changing4 ,this is a very useful remedy to keep on hand4 ,antiphlogistine is very good to apply to the body wherever inflammation is present1 as it withdraws the blood from the organ or part of the body that is affected4 ,it does this by drawing the blood into the external circulation4 ,it has the same effect upon the diseased parts as the old-fashioned mustard1 but does not blister4 ,in using the mustard plaster you are in fear of blistering1 and then having the outward blister and inward inflammation to contend with4 ,the antiphlogistine can be purchased at drug stores4 ,set the can in warm water until it is warm1 then spread on a piece of cotton cloth and apply to the affected parts1 where it may remain for twenty-four hours1 then repeat if necessary4 ,should always be put on warm1 but not hot4 ,it usually drops off when dry and no longer effective4 #d4 ,bronchial1 or any ,severe ,cough4 ,one of the best ,home ,remedies4-- ,hoarhound 7herb form7 #a ounce ,irish moss #a ounce ,flax ,seed 7the seed not pulverized7 #a ounce ,boneset #a ounce ,licorice ,root 7cut up fine7 #a ounce ,place the above in some suitable pan or dish for such purpose in a gallon of cold water1 and put it on the back of the stove1 so that it will simmer slowly until reduced to one-half gallon1 which may require one day or more1 then strain and place in a bottle1 or bottles4 ,dose4--,one wineglassful three times a day4 ,add a little sugar if desired4 ,this is a very fine cough remedy1 as the hoarhound loosens the cough1 the flax seed soothes the membrane1 and the boneset by its general action on the system produces sweating4 ,the ,irish moss is a sort of food for the whole system and helps to build a person up4 #e4 ,bronchitis1 ,camphorated ,oil and ,steaming for4--,bathe the chest and throat up around the head with camphorated oil2 drink water and steam the throat and mouth over hot water4 ,have tried this recipe and found it effectual4 ,have a bronchial cough now and am treating it myself4 ,the camphorated oil seems to have a very soothing effect upon the chest1 in fact it acts about the same as camphor and lard1 only is more pleasant to use1 and can be bought already prepared4 ,drinking plenty of water cleanses the system by acting upon the stomach1 bowels and kidneys1 carrying off the impurities4 ,the breathing of steam is very soothing and healing to the throat and air passages4 #f4 ,bronchitis1 ,general ,relief for4--,dose of castor oil every night2 one teaspoonful for child4 ,grease well with camphorated oil or any good oil4 ,the castor oil is very good for carrying off the phlegm from the stomach and bowels that children always swallow instead of coughing up like an older person4 ,it is well in addition to the above remedy to give a little licorice or onion syrup to relieve the bronchial cough4 #g4 ,bronchitis1 ,lard ,poultice for4--,take a piece of cotton batting large enough to cover chest and fit up close to the neck2 wring out of melted lard as hot as the patient can stand it1 and apply4 ,change as often as it gets cold4 ,also give dose of castor oil4 #h4 ,bronchitis1 ,mustard ,plaster for4--,mustard plasters are very good4 ,this acts as a counter-irritant1 as it draws the blood to the surface and relieves the inflamed bronchial tubes4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #cc #i4 ,bronchitis1 ,well-,known ,remedy for4-- ,cod ,liver ,oil #b ounces ,ginger ,syrup #b ounces ,mucilage of ,gum ,arabic #b ounces ,oil of ,cloves #f drops ,dose 3-,teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime4 ,this is a very good remedy1 as the cod liver oil by its general action tones up the whole system4 ,the ginger tones and stimulates the stomach and takes away the sickening effect of the cod liver oil4 #aj4 ,bronchitis ,remedy and ,general ,tonic4--,take small doses of glycerin and one teaspoonful three times a day of codfish oil4 ,this remedy1 though simple1 is very effective4 ,the glycerin and codfish oil are both soothing to the affected parts1 and the codfish oil is a very good tonic to tone up the general system4 #a4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,bronchitis4 ,sweating ,remedy for4--,take a hot bath and then go to bed1 and take hot drinks after4 ,see that the bowels are open4 ,nourishment is especially important in infants and old age4 ,you can sweat them as directed under la grippe4 ,drink hot drinks1 such as hoarhound1 ginger1 flaxseed1 hot lemonade or slippery elm4 ,these will produce sweating and will give much relief4 ,an onion poultice applied over the breastbone where the pain and tightness are1 will do good4 #b4 ,steaming ,remedy4--,inhaling steam from plain boiling water is good1 or you can add one to two teaspoonfuls of compound tincture of benzoin or turpentine4 ,the steaming will be more effective if you make a tent1 by fastening four sticks to the cradle or bed and cover with a sheet1 introducing the steam underneath this at the foot of the bed1 etc4 ,a rubber tube can be fastened to the kettle4 ,in this same way you can produce1 if you wish1 sweating by putting the end of the tube under the clothes elevated a little above the patient4 ,be careful not to scald the patient4 #c4 ,steaming ,with ,pitcher4--,if the soreness of the bronchial tubes is not relieved by this means1 inhalations of steam arising from boiling water may be practiced1 either through a cone1 one end of which covers the top of a pitcher1 and the other end of which covers the mouth and nose of the patient1 or by covering the head and pitcher with a towel4 ,the usefulness of this method may be much increased by the addition of from two teaspoonfuls to one tablespoonful of compound tincture of benzoin to each pint of water in a pitcher4 ,this latter method can also be used in tonsilitis1 pharyngitis and quinsy4 #d4 ,rub the chest with a camphor liniment and give the following3 ,tincture of ,aconite #aj drops ,sweet ,spirits of ,nitre #b drams ,distilled water to make #d ounces ,mix--,one-half teaspoonful to a child1 or dessert spoonful to an adult in water every hour4 #cd ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,for ,adults4--,compound licorice mixture one to two drams every three to four hours2 or five grains of ,dover's powders every three to four hours4 ,diet in ,bronchitis 7similar to ,laryngitis74--,drinks are useful in the dryer forms1 such as hot flaxseed tea sweetened and flavored with lemon juice4 ,it should be taken in large quantities4 ,hot milk and lemonade are also useful4 ,,chronic ,,bronchitis4 ,causes4--,people over middle age are more liable to it4 ,it comes chiefly in winter1 in changeable1 cold and damp climates4 ,it may follow repeated acute attacks4 ,symptoms4--,these are variable and are present chiefly in winter and damp weather4 ,the cough is worse at night1 and in the morning1 expectoration is usually great4 ,there may be slight fever at times4 ,often the patients are entirely free from the trouble during the summer4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,chronic ,bronchitis4 ,preventive4--,warm equable climate1 such as southern ,california1 ,florida1 or the south of ,france1 especially in the colder months2 warm clothing1 avoid exposure and fatigue4 #a4 ,first you can take three grains of ammonium chloride three to four times a day4 #b4 ,ammonium ,chloride #b drams ,fluid ,extract of ,licorice #b drams ,distilled water brought to #c ounces ,mix and take one teaspoonful every three hours4 #c4 ,if the cough is troublesome the following is good3 ,ammonium ,chloride #b drams ,hive ,syrup #d drams ,fluid ,extract ,licorice #a ounce ,paregoric #f drams ,distilled water enough to make #b ounces ,mix4 ,teaspoonful every three to four hours4 ,,coughs4 ,causes4--,there are many causes2 inflammation of the larynx1 bronchial tubes1 lungs1 also stomach and liver2 and a nervous cough is present in our day4 ,remove the cause when possible4 ,there are many good cough medicines now put up1 and they can be bought at any drug-store4 ,cough lozenges of all kinds are plenty1 and a sure cure is claimed by each4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,dry ,cough and ,tickling4--l4 ,raspberry ,tincture4 ,take one-half pound of honey1 one cup water2 let these boil2 take off scum2 pour boiling hot upon one-half ounce lobelia herb and one-half ounce cloves2 mix well1 then strain and add one gill of raspberry vinegar4 ,take from one teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful four times a day4 ,pleasant to take1 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ce #b4 ,cough1 ,honey and ,vinegar for4--,honey and vinegar4 ,this is an old and tried remedy and a good one4 ,the vinegar cuts the phlegm in the throat and bronchial tubes1 and the honey is very soothing4 #c4 ,cough of ,long ,standing1 ,excellent ,syrup for4-- ,carbonate ,ammonia #dj grains ,syrup ,senega #f drams ,paregoric #d drams ,syrup ,wild ,cherry #f drams ,syrup ,tolu #d ounces ,this is a very good syrup1 and is especially good for chronic cough or chronic bronchitis4 ,dose4--,one teaspoonful every three hours4 #d4 ,cough1 ,reliable ,mixture in ,severe ,cases4-- ,oil of ,anise #a_/b ounce ,syrup of ,balsam of ,tolu #a_/b ounce ,black ,stick ,licorice #a_/b ounce ,best ,rye ,whisky #a pint ,shake well before using4 ,dose3--,one teaspoonful at intervals of one hour or oftener2 if cough is very bad4 #e4 ,cough1 ,mullein ,leaf ,tea for--,mullein leaves steeped with loaf sugar cures a cough4 ,take four ounces of mullein leaves and boil for ten minutes in water3 then add the loaf sugar4 ,this is very soothing to the sore parts and also helps to loosen up the secretion so it can be raised easily4 #f4 ,cough1 ,lemon ,juice and ,sugar for4--,lemon juice and sugar is a good remedy for coughs4 ,it is surprising to see how quickly the lemon juice will cut the phlegm in throat1 and sugar is always good for cold4 #g4 ,cough1 ,standard ,remedy for4-- ,hoarhound ,five cents worth ,hops ,five cents worth ,wild cherry bark ,five cents worth ,licorice root ,five cents worth ,boil or simmer altogether in two quarts of water long enough to get the strength out of the ingredients2 strain1 add three cups sugar4 ,add enough good whiskey to keep from souring1 say one-half pint4 ,this will cure a stubborn cough4 #h4 ,cough1 ,ipecac ,syrup for4--,one-third teaspoonful of ipecac dissolved in one teaspoonful of water2 one tablespoonful of sugar2 pour on one teacupful of boiling water and let it boil down to half cup4 ,dose4--,one teaspoonful for adults1 and children in proportion1 every two hours1 or1 if needed to vomit children give again in ten or fifteen minutes4 #cf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #i4 ,cough ,remedy for ,adults 7not for children74-- ,laudanum ,three cents worth ,anise ,three cents worth ,essence of ,peppermint ,three cents worth ,licorice 7liquid7 ,three cents worth ,brown ,sugar #a cup ,molasses #a cup ,boiling water #b cups ,let this come to a little more than a boil4 ,take a teaspoonful of it as often as necessary4 ,this is for adults4 ,do not use for children4 #aj4 ,coughs1 ,very ,simple ,remedy for4--,take one-half tablespoonful hogs' lard or salt pork grease1 heat it hot1 fill spoon with coal oil and swallow while hot4 ,have used this1 will stop and cure the worst cough4 ,not to be given to children4 #aa4 ,coughs1 ,glycerin1 ,brandy and ,paregoric with ,lemon1 ,good for4--,glycerin1 one ounce2 brandy1 one ounce2 paregoric1 one ounce2 lemon juice1 one ounce4 ,mix well2 one teaspoonful every hour4 ,this makes a very effective cough syrup4 ,the glycerin and brandy cut the phlegm1 and the paregoric is soothing and quieting4 ,the lemon juice is healing to the membranes of the throat4 ,,physicians',,treatment4 ,for ,coughs4-- #a4 ,flaxseed 7unground7 #c teaspoonfuls ,extract of ,licorice #cj grains ,boiling water #aj ounces ,allow the mixture to stand one to four hours in a warm place4 ,then add a little lemon juice and sugar and place one to two teaspoonfuls of gum arabic in the pitcher containing the mixture4 ,a little paregoric 7ten drops to the dose for adults7 can be taken with it if the cough is very bad4 ,dose4--,drink freely every two to three hours4 #b4 ,a good combination is the following3 ,chloride of ,ammonia #b drams ,fluid ,extract of ,licorice #b drams ,distilled water #bj ounces ,mix4 ,teaspoonful every two hours or longer4 #c4 ,ammonium ,carbonate #a_/b dram ,syrup ,senega #d drams ,wine of ,ipecac #c drams ,syrup ,totu #a ounce ,spirits of ,chloroform #c drams ,syrup of ,wild ,cherry enough to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,take one to two teaspoonfuls every hour or two until better4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #cg #d4 ,ammonia ,chloride #b drams ,hive ,syrup #e drams ,paregoric #f drams ,syrup of ,wild ,cherry #d ounces ,mix4 ,teaspoonful every three hours until cough is better4 #e4 ,many other combinations could be given4 ,hoarhound tea4 ,sugar enough to sweeten makes a good cough remedy4 #f4 ,onion syrup is good for children4 ,the bowels should always be kept open4 ,,bronchial ,,asthma4 7,spasmodic ,asthma47 ,causes4--,it occurs in all ages1 but usually begins in the young1 particularly males4 ,it often follows whooping-cough4 ,it may come from diseases of the mouth such as adenoids1 polypi4 ,exciting causes are change of climate and residence1 dust1 smoke1 odors1 errors in diet1 emotion1 and cold4 ,symptoms4--,the onset is often sudden1 often during the night4 ,difficulty of breathing is intense4 ,the patient cannot lie down1 but often sits at an open window1 resting the elbows on a table4 ,the face is pale and the expression is anxious4 ,there is a feeling of great oppression in the chest and often dread of suffocation4 ,respiration 7breathing7 though labored1 is not unusually frequent1 as expiration 7out breathing7 is much prolonged4 ,in severe or prolonged attacks there are blueness1 sweating1 coldness of the extremities1 with small and frequent pulse and great drowsiness4 ,the attack lasts a few minutes to many hours1 and may pass off suddenly1 perhaps to recur soon1 or on several successive nights1 with slight cough and difficulty in breathing in the intervals4 ,the cough is nearly dry at first and the sputum is very tenacious4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,asthma1 ,raspberry ,tincture for ,adults4--,take a half pound of honey1 one cup water2 let these boil1 take off the scum2 pour boiling hot upon one-half ounce lobelia herb and one-half ounce cloves2 mix well1 then strain and add one gill of raspberry vinegar4 ,take from one teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful four times a day4 ,pleasant to take4 ,the above remedy is very effective1 as the honey has a soothing effect upon the inflamed parts1 and the lobelia causes the bronchial tubes to dilate1 relieving the patient4 ,the raspberry tincture makes it more pleasant to take4 ,in severe cases it will be necessary to give enough of the above remedy to cause vomiting which relieves the phlegm4 #b4 ,asthma1 ,simple but ,effective ,remedy for4--,take pieces of ordinary blotting paper and saturate it with a strong solution of saltpetre1 then dry the paper4 ,when a paroxysm is felt ignite a piece of the paper and inhale the smoke4 ,this remedy is very good and acts quickly1 doing away almost entirely with the distressing symptoms and shortens the paroxysm4 #ch ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,asthma1 ,lobelia ,tea for4--,there is no medicine that is half so effective as lobelia in removing the tough1 hard ropy phlegm from the asthmatic persons4 ,this remedy is very good1 but care should be taken not to give it to consumptives1 because it is too weakening4 ,to obtain the best results1 enough of the remedy should be given to produce relaxation of the bronchial tubes4 ,dose4--,for adults should be from fifteen to sixty drops according to the strength of the patient4 ,this will cause a little sickness of the stomach and vomiting1 thus relaxing the muscles and relieving the asthma4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,asthma4--#a4 ,inhale chloroform1 or break a pearl of amyl nitrite in a handkerchief and inhale the fumes2 or smoke saltpetre paper2 or cigarettes containing stramonium 7thornapple74 ,sometimes hot coffee fumes are good4 ,to ,prevent ,recurrence4--,take five to twenty grains of iodide of potash three times a day4 ,do not eat much at night4 ,do not eat foods that cause gas or that are hard to digest4 ,a change of climate is often good4 ,hot foot baths and hot drinks are helpful4 ,tincture of lobelia can be given in severe cases1 fifteen drops repeated every half hour until the patient feels sick at the stomach4 #b4 ,vapo-,cresolene burned in a room is very good4 ,this can be bought in twenty-five cent bottles in any drug store1 with directions around the bottle4 #c4 ,tartar ,emetic in one-hundredth grain1 two given every half hour until there is a little sickening is a very good remedy4 ,these can be bought at a drug store or from a homeopathic doctor or pharmacist4 ,,bleeding ,,from ,,the ,,wind-,,pipe ,,and ,,lungs4 7,haemoptysis74--,this is a spitting of blood4 ,it may come from the small bronchial tubes and less frequently from the blood vessels in the lung cavities or their walls4 ,symptoms4--,in incipient consumption of the lungs1 bleeding develops suddenly as a rule1 a warm salty taste1 lasting but a few moments1 generally preceded by the spitting up of blood4 ,the blood is coughed up and the bleeding may last only a few minutes or it may continue for days1 the sputum being apt to remain blood-stained for a longer time4 ,the immediate effect of the bleeding is to alarm the patient and family1 no matter how slight it may be1 inducing heart palpitation and other nervous symptoms4 ,a small bleeding is not attended with any bad result1 but large ones give rise to the symptoms of shock 7sometimes immediate death7 combined with anemia following the loss of blood4 ,when the bleeding is large1 blood by the mouthful may be ejected with each cough1 and in these instances of such profuse bleeding is shown by dizziness1 faintness1 cold extremities1 excessive pallor1 sweating and rapid1 small feeble pulse4 ,this is followed1 if the attack does not prove speedily fatal1 by restlessness1 and later by mild delirium and some fever4 ,in few cases does the patient have a single bleeding2 more frequently there are several at shorter or longer intervals4 ,large or small bleedings may precede by weeks1 months1 or even years any rational symptoms of consumption4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #ci ,quantity4--,this varies greatly4 ,there may be less than an ounce or it might amount to a pint or more before the bleeding stops4 ,in advanced cases1 in which large cavities have formed1 large blood vessels may be eaten through and this followed by copious and alarming bleeding4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,bleeding from the ,lungs4 ,salt ,water for4--,give the patient half a teaspoonful of common salt every hour or two until hemorrhage abates4 #b4 ,bleeding from the ,lungs4 ,herb ,tea for4--,two ounces each of bistory root1 tormentil root1 oak bark1 and comfrey root1 boil in three quarts of water down to one pint1 strain and add one tablespoonful of ground ginger4 ,give a wine glass full every half hour until relieved4 ,place the feet in hot mustard water1 keep the bowels open with a little senna and ginger tea and if necessary give a vapor bath1 #c4 ,bleeding from the ,lungs1 ,effective ,remedy for4-- ,powdered ,sugar #c ounces ,powdered ,rosin #c ounces ,mix4 ,dose one teaspoonful three times a day4 #d4 ,bleeding from the ,lungs1 ,tannin and ,sugar for4- ,tannin #cj grains ,powdered ,sugar #a dram ,mix4 ,make ten powders and give one every ten minutes until relieved4 ,either one of the above remedies is excellent for this trouble1 as the tannin and rosin contract the arteries and acts as an astringent4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,bleeding of the ,wind-pipe and ,lungs4--,in many cases the bleeding is slight and no more need be done than to keep the patient quiet and absolute rest4 ,if the bleeding is free1 the patient should be placed in bed1 not allowed to speak above a whisper nor to change his position4 #a4 ,first ,thing to ,do4--,eating ice1 and using ice drinks are useful measures4 ,the drinking of a little salt water at a time with one tablespoonful of salt in a glassful of water is good4 ,in most cases more can be done by assuring the patient he will not die and keeping him quiet and at rest4 ,medicines should be given to satisfy the patient and family4 ,the most cases stop of themselves4 #b4 ,if ,caused by ,coughing4--,if cough causes the bleeding one-half grain of opium should be given to control it1 hypodermically1 or even morphine one-eighth grain4 #c4 ,alum for4--,alum solution six grains to three ounces of water in fine spray is good4 ,this goes right to the wind-pipe and contracts the vessels2 use a vaporizer4 #d4 ,white ,oak ,bark ,tea can be used as a spray in a vaporizer4 ,if these produce coughing1 they should be discontinued4 #dj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,hot ,water and ,salt for4--,a teaspoonful of salt in a pint of hot water is good also1 used as a spray1 or to inhale4 ,but the patient must lie down4 #f4 ,other ,easily ,obtained ,remedies4--,ergot in dose of one-half to one teaspoonful is very good2 this contracts the vessels4 ,bromide of potash in a dose of five to fifteen grains2 or chloral hydrate in dose of five to seven grains1 if there is not heart trouble4 ,if there is1 chloral hydrate cannot be used4 ,these quiet the nervous system and do much good4 ,strong hop tea will do the same thing if taken freely4 ,witch-hazel water thirty drops at a dose is good4 ,cautions4--,quiet the patient2 keep quiet yourself4 ,if the bleeding is bad the extremities should be bandaged1 beginning at the toes and fingers4 ,thirst4--,give small quantities at a time of ice-water4 ,diet4--,peptonized or plain milk1 liquid beef peptonoids1 fresh beef juice1 bouillon1 should be given in small quantities1 two or three ounces every two or three hours4 ,if there is a tendency to constipation give rectal enemata4 ,return to the regular diet as soon as possible4 ,alcohol in any form is best avoided4 ,if given as a stimulant it should be given in small quantities4 ,,broncho-,,pneumonia4 7,acute ,inflammation of the ,smaller ,tubes and ,lungs74-- ,causes4--,most common under two years and in old people4 ,taking cold1 whooping cough and measles4 ,symptoms4--,a primary case begins suddenly with a convulsion or chill1 vomiting and rapid rise of temperature4 ,breathing is frequent and brain symptoms are marked4 ,secondary ,cases4--,after an ordinary case of whooping-cough1 measles1 bronchitis1 etc41 there is more fever4 ,the pulse is more frequent1 and also the respiration1 difficulty in breathing and severe and often painful cough4 ,temperature rises to #ajb to #ajd2 respirations are very fast1 up to #fj to #hj2 the breathing 7inspiration7 is hard1 labored1 while the wings of the nose dilate2 expiration may be grunting4 ,face looks anxious and bluish4 ,this color may increase1 other symptoms decreasing as suffocation deepens1 rattling in chest and death from heart weakness4 ,prevention4--,avoid exposure to sudden changes of temperature4 ,for the attack1 jacket of oil silk or flannel to prevent sudden exposure1 keep the temperature warmed up to #fh to #gj degrees night and day2 the air must be fresh and pure and changed regularly4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #da ,children should be given ample room and not hampered by extra clothing1 as they like change of position1 to get relief4 ,the hot bath must be used often to redden the skin and relieve the pressure on the lungs1 till they can be given relief4 ,if you wish to use a poultice the following is a nice way to make it4 ,take a piece of muslin or linen1 or cheese-cloth1 wide enough when doubled to reach from the lower margin of the ribs to well up under the arm pits1 and long enough to go a little more than around the chest1 open the double fold and spread the hot mass of poultice on one-half of the cloth and fold the other over it4 ,it should be applied as hot as it can be comfortably borne and covered with oil silk or paraffin paper1 so as to the longer retain the heat and moisture4 ,the poultice should be renewed as often as it gets cold1 and a fresh poultice should be all ready to put on when the old one is taken off4 ,place the end of the poultice uppermost1 so that the contents will not fall out4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,pneumonia1 ,herb ,tea and ,poultice for4--,congestion of the lungs4 ,one ounce of each of the following1 slippery elm bark1 crushed thyme1 coltsfoot flowers1 hyssop or marshmallow4 ,simmer in two quarts of water down to three pints2 strain and add one teaspoonful of cayenne4 ,dose3--,wineglassful every half hour4 ,apply hot bran poultices or chamomile scalded in vinegar1 changing often until the violence of the symptoms abate4 ,if the bowels are confined1 give an injection of half pint of hot water in which one-half teaspoonful each of gum myrrh1 turkey rhubarb and ginger powder have been well mixed4 ,if possible give vapor bath4 ,apply hot stones or bottles to the feet4 #b4 ,pneumonia1 ,home ,remedy for4--,this can easily be relieved by the use of cayenne and vapor bath4 ,this promotes the circulation in every part of the body1 diminishing the pressure upon the lungs4 ,these baths produce a regular circulation throughout the whole body1 thus relieving the pressure upon the lungs by decreasing the amount of blood in the lungs4 ,these baths should be taken but once a day1 as they are weakening4 #c4 ,pneumonia1 ,hot ,vinegar ,applications for4--,congestion of ,lungs4--,over the lungs lay cloths wet in clear hot vinegar4 ,they should be five or six inches square and several thicknesses4 ,over the cloths lay a hot plate or hot water bottle2 change as often as necessary to keep them hot4 ,this treatment will soon give relief1 after which rub as much oil into the lungs as possible4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,pneumonia4--,a doctor must be called4 ,for high fever1 one to one and a half drops of aconite1 for adults every hour2 for children1 about one-twelfth to one-eighth of a drop4 ,for cough1 chloride of ammonium1 one to two grain doses4 ,for pain1 hot applications4 ,diet4--,milk1 broth and egg albumen and plenty of water to drink4 7,see laryngitis for diet47 ,,acute ,,pleurisy 7,inflammation of the ,pleura74--,the pleura covers the wall of the chest cavity and infolds or surrounds the lungs4 ,pleurisy means the inflammation of this pleura or covering4 #db ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,causes4--,exposure to cold1 etc4 ,onset may be gradual or sudden1 with chills fever and sharp stitches in the side near the arm pit or breast4 ,the patient lies on the affected side during the attack1 the pain is made worse by breathing1 coughing or motion4 ,the cough is dry and painful1 with difficult breathing4 ,the temperature #ajb to #ajc4 ,sometimes there is fluid accumulated in the cavity4 ,in about seven to ten days the fever and other symptoms disappear4 ,the fluid is absorbed quickly if it is scanty1 often very slowly if abundant4 ,this fluid is contained in the cavity of the pleura4 ,the pleura covers the lungs4 ,its outer layer is attached to the ribs and costal cartilages in front and ribs behind1 goes around the foot of the lungs underneath1 then turns around under the side of the lungs and comes in front1 making a sac4 ,the two layers in health touch each other1 but are separated when there is fluid in the cavity4 ,the inner layer covers the lungs and drops into the grooves of the lungs4 ,you can thus readily understand how easy it is for the pleura to be attacked4 ,also when the lung is inflamed we have what we call pleura-pneumonia4 ,pleurisy is a very painful disease4 ,it hurts to move1 breathe1 or cough4 ,the patient holds his chest when he coughs4 ,the fluid that forms is poured out from the inflamed membrane1 sometimes it is so great in quantity it must be drawn off1--tapped2 we then call this hydrothorax1--water in the chest4 ,diet and ,nursing--,the patient should be kept quiet and in the easiest position4 ,milk diet is the best to use4 ,there should not be much liquid diet1 except milk4 ,the milk may be diluted with lime water if necessary4 ,malted milk1 ,mellin's food1 imperial granum1 can be used when the milk cannot be taken4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,pleurisy4--#a4 ,home ,remedy4--,the patient must go to bed and remain there4 ,it is a good thing to get the patient in a sweat4 ,for this purpose you can use the corn sweat described under treatment of la grippe4 ,this will ease the patient and may shorten the attack4 ,i have great faith in this remedy in most inflammatory diseases4 ,i had a patient sick with pleurisy2 she did not get along fast enough to suit me1 her color was a yellow-green4 ,i advised the corn sweat and she improved fast from that time4 ,her night dress was green in color after the sweat4 ,i have saved pneumonia cases in the same way4 ,of course1 some cases may be too weak to stand it4 ,,respiratory ,,diseases #dc #b4 ,other ,home ,remedies4--,another way to produce sweating is by placing fruit cans filled with hot water about the patient4 ,this will stop the chilly cold feeling and also will relieve the pain4 ,if you have a rubber water bottle1 put hot water in that and place it near the sorest spot4 ,it may hurt the patient by its weight2 if so1 use less water1 at the same time you can give hot drinks freely4 ,almost any kind will do4 ,if the stomach feels bad1 ginger or peppermint is best4 ,hoarhound tea is especially good for chest trouble4 #c4 ,fomentations4--,of hops or wormwood or smartweed1 or catnip applied frequently and hot to the affected side often bring relief4 ,they must always be hot1 and you must be careful not to get the night robes or covers wet4 #d4 ,camphorated ,oil for4--,rub the side with camphorated oil and cover over with a cotton jacket4 ,this is good unless it makes the patient too warm4 #e4 ,adhesive ,plaster ,zinc ,oxide4--,use a roll two or two and one-half inches wide4 ,commence at the backbone and cross directly over the ribs to the further side of the breastbone4 ,the first strip should be at the lower part of the chest4 ,in putting on the succeeding strips make them lap one-half inch over the next lower4 ,bandage almost up to the arm-pit4 ,it may take eight strips for an adult4 ,after you have the strips on1 place a piece at each end1 part on the flesh and part on the plasters1 to keep them from giving any4 ,the patient should have his arms over his head when you are putting on the strips4 ,this strapping will hold that side of the chest quieter4 ,the breathing will be less full and consequently less motion and pain4 #f4 ,tincture of aconite in doses of one-tenth to one drop can be given everyone to three hours at the beginning1 if there is much fever1 dry hot skin1 and full bounding pulse4 ,dover's powder can be given at night4 #g4 ,a hypodermic of morphine is frequently given when the pain is intense4 ,,abscess ,,of ,,the ,,lungs4 ,causes4--,lobular pneumonia from abscesses in pyemia1 from septic pleurisy1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,fever1 pain1 difficult breathing1 cough1 and expectoration containing or consisting of pus of offensive odor1 etc4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment of ,abscess of the ,lungs4--,incision and drainage4 ,you must depend entirely upon your physician4 ,,emphysema4--,a condition in which there is air or gas in tissues that normally have none1 or an excess of air in tissues that normally contain a certain quantity of it4 ,a condition of the lungs characterized by a permanent dilation of the air cells of the lung with dwindling of the air cell walls and the blood vessels1 resulting in a loss of the normal elasticity of the lung tissue4 ,causes4--,heredity2 it occurs in glass blowers1 in musicians using wind instruments4 ,it occurs also after whooping-cough1 asthma1 etc4 ,,hydrothorax4--,this is an exudation 7liquid7 in the pleural cavity4 ,causes4--,comes from disease causing dropsy1 kidney disease1 lung trouble1 pleurisy1 etc4 #dd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,treat disease that causes it4 ,an operation to remove the fluid may be necessary4 ,a trusted physician must advise you4 ,,night ,,sweats4--,these are common in consumption and constitute one of the most distressing features of the disease4 ,they usually occur when the fever drops in the early morning hours1 or at any time of the day when the patient is sleeping4 ,they may come on early in the disease1 but are more persistent and frequent after cavities have formed in the lungs2 some of the patients escape it altogether4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4-l4 ,night ,sweats1 ,salt ,bath for4--,bathe the body in salt water every other day4 ,just before retiring take a cup of sage tea1 and eat nourishing food1 ,the salt acts as an astringent as it slightly closes up the pores1 and the sage establishes a better circulation and at the same time helps the sweating4 ,this is a very simple and effective remedy4 #b4 ,night ,sweats1 ,cold ,sage for4--,drink cold sage tea1 before retiring4 ,this cold sage tea is only to be used when the patient has a fever and needs a cold drink4 ,in case of this kind it would be effective4 ,,physician',s ,,treatment for ,night ,sweats4--l4 ,atropine in doses of #a-abj to #a-fj grain is good to stop the sweating4 ,it must be used carefully1 three doses in twenty-four hours are enough4 #b4 ,tonics to keep up the appetite like gentian1 nux vomica or quinine may be given4 ,the patient should wear flannel night-dresses1 as the cotton night-shirt1 when soaked with perspiration1 has a cold1 clammy feeling4 ,bathe the patient in the morning with tepid water and afterwards rub gently with alcohol diluted one-half with water4 ,night sweating occurs in rickets but mainly around the head4 ,they also occur when one is run down1 but they are not so debilitating and constant4 ,in such cases1 building up treatment is needed4 ,proper diet1 bathing1 out-door life1 bitter tonics1 etc4 ,,animal ,,parasites #de ,,animal ,,parasites1 ,,diseases ,,caused ,,by4 ,,round ,,worm4--7,ascariasis ,lumbricoides74--,the round worm resembles the angle worm in form2 is the most common human parasite and is found chiefly in children4 ,the female is seven to twelve inches long1 the male four to eight inches4 ,it is pointed at both ends4 ,the parasite occupies the upper part of the small bowel and there is usually only one or two present1 but sometimes they occur in enormous numbers4 ,they migrate in a peculiar manner4 ,they may pass into the stomach1 whence they may be thrown out by vomiting1 or they may crawl up the gullet1 and enter the pharynx and cause serious trouble4 ,they may go up the eustachian tube and appear at the external meatus 7opening of ear74 ,the serious migration is into the bile-duct4 ,there is a specimen in the ,wister-,horner ,museum of the ,university of ,pennsylvania in which not only the common bile-duct1 but also the main branches throughout the liver1 are enormously distended1 and packed with numerous round worms4 ,the bowel may be blocked or in rare instances an ulcer may be perforated2 even the healthy bowel may be perforated4 ,symptoms4--,picking of the nose1 grinding of the teeth1 a whitish paleness around the mouth1 restless sleep2 sometimes convulsions1 or presence of worms in the stool4 ,bad health1 cross1 peevish1 irritable and dumpy1 when the child is naturally the opposite4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,round or ,pin ,worms1 ,sage ,tea for4--,sage tea is a fine remedy for children troubled with worms1 taken before breakfast or on going to bed4 ,sage tea may help2 ,i have known other mothers to have faith in it4 ,its virtue may consist in being a laxative and an antiseptic which in themselves would add to the general health of the child4 #b4 ,round and ,pin ,worms1 ,tansy remedy for4--,tansy leaves may be crushed and put in whisky or dried and crushed with sugar4 ,this is the best vermifuge ,i ever used4 ,a tea made of tansy leaves must be used carefully as it is strong and never given to pregnant women4 #c4 ,round and ,pin ,worms1 ,peach ,leaf ,tea for4--,half an ounce of dried peach leaves may be infused in a pint of boiling water and a tablespoonful given for a dose three times a day4 ,they are laxative and exert a sedative influence over the nervous system4 ,they have been frequently used for worms with reported success4 ,an infusion is highly recommended in irritability of the bladder1 in sick stomach and in whooping cough4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--l4 ,dr4 ,osler1 of ,oxford1 ,england1 recommends as follows3 ,santonin in doses of two or three grains for an adult2 one or two a day for three or four days1 followed by salts or calomel2 one-half to one grain for children in the same way4 ,this seems to me to be unnecessarily large4 #df ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,dr4 ,ritter's ,santonin ,remedy4-- ,i always give it thus3 ,santonin #a_/aj grain ,calomel #a_/aj grain ,give four a day for two days1 then miss two days1 then give again for two days and stop4 ,salts can be given after this4 ,i then follow this treatment by giving one drop doses of tincture of cina 7,homeopathic preparation7 four times a day for one or two weeks4 ,before giving any of these remedies it is well to move the bowels freely and also after the medicine has been stopped4 #c4 ,dr4 ,douglass of ,detroit1 ,michigan1 recommends the following for a child five to ten years old3 ,santonin #ab grains ,calomel #c grains ,divide into six powders1 and give one night and morning while fasting4 #d4 ,the following is from ,professor ,stille3 ,spigelia #a_/b ounce ,senna #b drams ,fennel seed #b drams ,manna #a ounce ,boiling water #a pint ,mix and make into an infusion 7tea74 ,dose for a child1 one or two teaspoonfuls4 ,for an adult1 one or two wineglassfuls4 ,,thread ,,worm ,,or ,,pin ,,worm4--7,oxyuris ,vermicularis47--,this common worm occupies the rectum and colon4 ,they produce great irritation and itching1 particularly at night1 symptoms which become intensely aggravated by the nightly migration 7traveling7 of the parasite4 ,they sometimes in their travels enter the vagina4 ,occasionally abscesses are formed around the bowel 7rectum7 containing numbers of worms4 ,the patient becomes extremely restless and irritable1 for the sleep is very often disturbed1 and there may be loss of appetite and also anemia4 ,these worms are most common in children1 but they can occur in all ages4 ,the worms can easily be seen in the feces4 ,the infection takes place through the drinking of water and possibly through salads1 such as lettuce and cresses1 and various other means4 ,a person who is the subject of worms passes ova 7eggs7 in large numbers in the feces1 and the possibility of reinfection must be guarded against very scrupulously4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,pin worms1 ,aloes treatment for4--,pin worms or seat worms are usually found in children and sometime cause a great deal of annoyance to the child4 ,they are usually very restless at night and pull at the rectum both day and night4 ,this condition may be relieved by an injection1 of powdered aloes1--five grains2 hot water one-half pint4 ,this is sufficient for two injections and should be used at about blood heat4 ,,animal ,,parasites #dg #b4 ,pin worms1 ,pink ,root for4--,take one ounce pink root1 and one pint of water4 ,make a decoction of this by boiling the above to half a pint4 ,give a teaspoonful three times a day for two days1 following this up by a good dose of castor oil or cream of tartar to thoroughly cleanse the system4 #c4 ,pin worms1 ,quassia chips for4--,i knew of a child who had not slept three hours a night for several months1 and several doctors had been called and none of them seemed to get down to the real trouble4 ,finally the mother tried an injection made by steeping quassia chips for two or three hours slowly1 then straining it and injecting about one pint 7luke warm7 once a day4 ,this gave the child immediate relief and improvement could be seen within a week4 #d4 ,pin worms1 ,lime-water injection for4--,a very simple remedy is an injection of a teacupful of lime water once a day1 preferably in the morning1 as the worms are usually lodged in the rectum and this injection will bring them away1 giving the child relief at once4 #e4 ,worms-,stomach1 ,salt ,remedy for4--,encourage the child to eat as much salt as possible and give an injection of salt and water1 about one teaspoonful of salt to two quarts of water1 once a day4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--#a4 ,santonin in small doses and mild purgatives like rhubarb4 ,santonin in doses of one-tenth of a grain can be given for two days1 three or four times a day1 preceded by spiced syrup of rhubarb1 one dram dose1 and also followed by the rhubarb4 ,in children the cold injections of strong salt and water is effective4 ,they should be repeated for ten days4 ,the hips should be well elevated so that the injection can be retained for some time4 #b4 ,quassia chips #a ounce ,common salt #a_/b ounce ,water #a pint ,soak over night and inject slowly all the bowels will hold4 ,repeat once each week till all are removed4 #c4 ,dr4 ,tooker of ,chicago1 ,illinois1 recommends the following3--,give an injection of an infusion of fresh garlic for two or three nights in succession1 using1 to make the infusion1 a small bunch of garlic in a pint of water1 steeped down to one-quarter pint4 #d4 ,dr4 ,tooker gives another method which is often successful4 ,anoint the anus for several nights in succession with sweet oil1 using the little finger to insert the oil as far into the rectum as the fingers will reach4 #e4 ,another ,remedy4 ,inject cod-liver oil 7pure7 into the bowel or make into an emulsion with the yolk of an egg and then inject4 #dh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #f4 ,spearmint ,remedy4--,make an infusion of the common spearmint and inject some in the bowel every night for one week4 ,some can be taken internally at the same time4 ,oil of ,wormseed #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,turpentine #a-a_/b dram ,castor ,oil #b ounces ,fluid extract of ,pink ,root #c drams ,hydrastin #aj grains ,syrup of ,peppermint #d drams ,one teaspoonful three times a day one hour before meals to a child ten years old4 ,if it physics to much give less often4 ,good for both kinds of worms4 #h4 ,tincture of ,cina2 to accompany any injection4--,i give the ,tincture of ,cina 7,homeopathic preparation7 in from one-quarter to two or three drop doses1 three or four times a day1 always after ,i have given the other worm remedies4 ,it can be given for weeks without producing bad effects4 ,the dose can be made less for weakly children2 or greater in grown people4 ,it is good to give in small doses in pin worms when injections are used4 ,it seems to prevent their formation4 ,it is also a good remedy for the worms puppies are troubled with4 ,i have saved the lives of a good many little fellows with this remedy4 ,,tape ,,worm1 ,,pork4-7,taenia ,solium74 ,it is six to twelve feet long1 but it is not a common form in this country4 ,the head is small1 round1 not so large as the head of a pin and provided with four sucking ducts and a double row of hooklets4 ,by these hooklets and disks1 the parasite attaches itself to the mucous membrane of the small intestine in man4 ,below the head is a constricted neck1 which is followed by a large number of segments1 increasing in size from the neck onward4 ,each segment contains the generative organs of both sexes4 ,the parasite 7worm7 becomes fully grown in three to three and one-half months4 ,segments then continually break off and are discharged at stool4 ,each ovum 7egg7 contains a single embryo1 armed with six hooklets and contained in a thick shell4 ,when swallowed by a pig or man these shells are digested and the embryos migrate 7travel7 to various parts of the body1 where they change to ,cysticerci or ,measles4 ,each contains a scolex or tape-worm4 ,when meat1 improperly cooked and containing measles1 is eaten1 the cyst is dissolved in the human stomach and the free scolex or head attaches itself to the intestinal mucous membrane and grows into a tapeworm4 ,,tape ,,worm1 ,,beef4--7,taenia ,saginata74 ,this is a larger and longer parasite than the ,pork ,tape ,worm4 ,it is the common form found in this country4 ,it may grow fifteen to twenty feet or more and possesses a large head in comparison with the ,taenia ,solium4 ,it is square shaped and has four large sucking disks1 but no hooklets4 ,the ripe segments are larger and they are passed as in the ,taemia ,solium1 and are eaten by cattle1 in the flesh or organs of which the eggs develop into the ,cysticerci4 ,,animal ,,parasites #di ,symptoms4--,these worms 7parasites7 are found at all ages4 ,they are not uncommon in children1 and may be found in nursing children4 ,they may cause excessive appetite1 nausea1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 or abdominal pain or sometimes anemia4 ,the knowledge of the presence of this worm may cause great nervousness or depression4 ,the presence of the segment in the stools proves their presence in the bowels4 ,treatment1 preventive4--,this is most important4 ,careful attention should be given to three points3 ,first1 all tapeworm segments should be burned4 ,they should never be thrown into the water-closet or outside2 secondly1 special inspection of all meat2 and1 thirdly1 cooking the meat sufficiently to kill the parasites4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,tape ,worms1 ,pumpkin ,seed ,tea for4--,one pint pumpkin seeds skinned and steeped4 ,add water enough to make three tumblers4 ,take one tumbler every half hour1 then a good dose of castor oil4 ,the worm will come with oil4 ,my mother helped prepare the seeds and saw the tapeworm which came from a woman as a result of this dose4 #b4 ,tape ,worms1 ,another good ,remedy for4-- ,powdered ,kamala #c drams ,syrup simple #c ounces ,two doses of this mixture hardly ever fails to bring the worm4 ,give oil and turpentine two hours after the last dose4 ,of the oil and turpentine an average dose would be a half ounce of castor oil and fifteen drops of turpentine4 #c4 ,tape ,worm1 ,ontario ,mother's ,remedy for4--,don't eat until very hungry 7extremely so71 then eat one-half pint of pumpkin seeds4 ,this is good and will remove the worm every time4 ,this remedy is different from the above in that you eat the seeds instead of making a tea4 #d4 ,tape ,worm1 ,successful ,remedy for ,children or ,adult4-- ,turpentine #ae drops ,castor ,oil #a teaspoonful ,milk #a teacupful ,mix and for adult take at one dose4 ,if not successful repeat the next day4 ,for child under ten years1 one-half the quantity4 #ej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,preparing the ,patient2 ,giving the ,remedy1 and ,receiving the ,worm4--,whenever a round or tape worm is to be attacked1 the patient must be starved for at least twelve to twenty-four hours1 in order that no food in the intestinal 7bowel7 tract may protect the worm from the action of the drug4 ,during this time a little milk can be given1 and after a night of fasting1 before breakfast1 the worm medicine 7anthelmintic7 must be swallowed4 ,in addition1 nearly all the drugs must be followed by purges in order to dislodge the intruder while he is paralyzed and has lost his hold2 and in many it is well to have a basin of salt and water ready so that when a passage occurs a rectal injection may be given to wash out the segments of the worm which remain in the rectum4 ,i am giving many remedies and the different ways of administering them4 ,not every one can be cured with the same remedy4 ,one will act better in some people than in others4 ,so ,i give a variety and they are all good4 #a4 ,for two days prior to the administration of the remedies the patient should take a very light1 diet and have the bowels moved by a saline 7salts7 cathartic4 ,as a rule the male fern acts promptly and well4 ,the etheral extract of male fern in two dram doses may be given2 fast1 and follow in the course of a couple of hours by a brisk purgative2 that is1 calomel followed by salts4 ,fasting means this3 ,light diet for a day or two and a cathartic at night1 no supper except a glass of milk before the worm medicine is given4 ,then at bed-time take two to three grains of calomel with ten grains of bicarbonate of sodium2 rochelle salts1 one-half to one ounce1 upon awakening4 ,as soon as the bowels have moved give oleorisin of aspidium1 one dram in capsules4 ,a saline cathartic should be given one-half to one hour later4 ,never give castor oil or any oil after this remedy1 ,when calomel is given it should be given about one hour after taking the worm medicine and followed in one or one and one-half hours by a half to one ounce of salts4 #b4 ,pelletierine ,remedy for4--,this comes in bottles of the proper dose4 ,it is dear1 but effective4 ,it must be taken lying down1 and followed by some cathartic or a dose of epsom salts in two hours after taking4 #c4 ,infusion and ,emulsion for4--,an infusion of ,pomegranate root #a_/b ounce ,pumpkin seeds #a ounce ,powdered ergot #a dram ,boiling water #aj ounces ,to an emulsion of the male fern 7a dram of the ethereal extract7 made with acacia powders1 two drops of croton oil are added4 ,the patient should have had a low diet on the previous day and have taken a dose of salts in the evening4 ,the emulsion and infusion are mixed and taken at nine in the morning4 ,if the bowels do not move in two hours1 salts should be taken4 #d4 ,an ,old ,remedy4--,chew freely of slippery elm bark4 ,this1 it is stated1 is very effective and as it is cheap and will not injure1 it is worth a thorough trial4 ,i am often surprised at the value of the seemingly simple remedies4 ,,animal ,,parasites #ea ,,trichiniasis 7,trichinosis74--,the disease is caused by the trichina spiratis1 a parasite introduced into the body by eating imperfectly cooked flesh of infected hogs4 ,the embryos pass from the bowel and reach the voluntary muscles1 where they finally become encapsulated larvae1--muscle trichinae4 ,it is in the migration of these embryos that the group of symptoms known as trichiniasis is produced4 ,when the flesh containing the trichinae is eaten by man or by any animal in which the development can take place1 the capsules are digested and the trichinae are set free4 ,they pass into the small intestine and about the third day attain their full growth and become sexually mature4 ,the young produced by each female trichina have been estimated at several hundred4 ,the time from the eating of the flesh containing the muscle trichinae to the development of the brood of embryos in the intestines 7bowels7 is from seven to nine days4 ,the female worm penetrates the intestinal wall and the embryos are probably discharged into the lymph spaces1 thence into the venous system1 and by the blood stream to the muscles1 which constitutes their seat of election4 ,after a preliminary migration in the inter-muscular connective tissue1 they penetrate the primitive muscle- fibres and in about two weeks develop into the full grown muscle form4 ,in this process interstitial inflammation of the muscle is excited1 and gradually an ovoid capsule develops about the parasite4 ,two1 and occasionally three or four1 worms may be seen within a single capsule4 ,this process of encapsulation has been estimated to take about six weeks4 ,within the muscles the parasites do not undergo further development4 ,gradually the capsule becomes thicker and ultimately lime salts are deposited within it4 ,this change may take place in man within four or five months4 ,the trichinae may live within the muscles for an indefinite period4 ,they have been found alive and capable of developing as late as twenty or twenty-five years after their entrance into the system4 ,these calcified capsules appear as white specks in the muscles4 ,in many instances however these worms are completely calcified4 ,in the hog the trichinae cause few if any symptoms4 ,an animal1 the muscles of which are swarming with living trichinae1 may be well nourished and healthy looking4 ,an important point also is the fact that in the hog the capsule does not readily become calcified1 so that the parasites are not visible as in the human muscles4 ,modes of ,infection4--,the danger of infection depends entirely upon the mode of preparation of the flesh4 ,thorough cooking1 so that all parts of the meat reach the boiling point1 destroys the parasites2 but1 in larger joints1 the central portions are not often raised to this temperature4 ,the frequency of the disease in different countries depends largely upon the habits of the people in the preparation of pork4 ,in ,north ,germany1 where raw ham and wurst are freely eaten1 the greatest number of instances have occurred4 ,in ,south ,germany1 ,france1 and ,england cases are rare4 ,salting and smoking the flesh are not always sufficient1 and the ,havre experiments showed that animals are readily infected when fed with portions of the pickled or the smoked meat as prepared in this country4 #eb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,the eating of trichinous flesh is not always followed by this disease4 ,in the course of a few days after eating the infected meat there are signs of disturbance of the stomach and bowels1 and pain in the abdomen1 loss of appetite1 vomiting and sometimes diarrhea2 and yet1 these preliminary symptoms do not always occur1 for in some of the large epidemics cases have been observed in which they have been absent4 ,pain in different parts of the body1 general debility and weakness have been noted in some of the epidemics4 ,in some instances the stomach and bowel disturbances have been so marked from the outset that the attack resembled our cholera4 ,the invasion symptoms develop between the seventh and tenth day4 ,sometimes not until the end of the second week1 and they are marked by fever1 a chill in some cases and pain and swelling and tenderness along the muscles involved4 ,the migration of the parasites into the muscles excites a more or less intense inflammation of these muscles1 which is characterized by pain on pressure and movement1 and by swelling and tension of the muscles1 over which the skin may be swollen4 ,the limbs are placed in some position in which these muscles are more at rest4 ,difficulty in chewing and swallowing is caused by the involvement of the muscles controlling these acts4 ,in severe cases the involvement of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles may lead to difficult breathing 7,dyspnoea7 which sometimes proves fatal4 ,watery swelling1 a feature of great importance1 may be seen early in the face1 particularly about the1 eyes4 ,later it develops in the extremities when the swelling and stiffness of the muscles are at their height4 ,profuse sweats1 tingling and itching of the skin and in some instances hives 7,urticaria7 have been described4 ,there are emaciation and anemia4 ,in the severe cases the appearance may be like that in the third week of typhoid fever4 ,in mild cases the fever and muscular symptoms subside in ten to fourteen days1 in others only after two or three months4 ,the mortality1 from one to thirty per cent1 seems to depend upon the virulence and number of parasites4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,if discovered within twenty-four to thirty-six hours1 thoroughly empty the bowel with purgatives4 ,rhubarb and senna1 or an occasional dose of calomel may be given4 ,relieve the pains afterwards and support the strength4 ,,skin ,,diseases #ec ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,skin4 ,the skin is divided into three layers4 ,beginning with the outer one and naming inward1 they are named as follows3 ,the outer layer is called the epidermis or cuticle 7near or upon the skin74 ,the second layer is called the corium1 derma cutis vera1 or true skin4 ,the third layer is called the sub-cutaneous 7under the skin7 7fatty or connective7 tissue4 ,this last layer contains the sweat glands1 the lower end of the deep-seated hair follicles1 7little sacs containing the roots of the hair7 and larger branches of the lymphatics1 blood vessels and nerves1 and serves in general as a bed for the true skin to rest upon1 and by which the true skin is connected with the deeper parts1 muscles1 etc4 ,the appendages of the skin are the hair1 nails1 sebaceous and sweat-glands4 ,the discharge from the sweat-glands form a little or larger tumor4 ,the contents of a wen are from sebaceous glands--fat secretions--fat tumor4 ,the following names are frequently mentioned in the skin diseases3 ,macule4 7,spots1 patches74 ,skin is altered in color1 but the skin is not raised or depressed2 freckle1 etc4 ,papule4 7,pimple74 ,elevated piece of skin1 varying in size from a pin-head to a coffee bean4 ,tubercle4 7,node-lump74 ,a solid elevation of the skin1 varying in size from a pea to a cherry4 ,tumors4 ,these are soft or firm elevations of the skin1 like a wen or hard lump4 ,they are always deep-seated4 ,wheel4 ,a round flat1 white or pink elevation of the skin2 such as hives1 mosquito bites1 etc4 ,vesicle4 ,this is a pin-head or pea-sized elevation of the outer layer 7epidermis7 filled with a watery fluid4 ,bleb4 7,bulla74 ,a circumscribed elevation of the skin and contains a watery fluid1 such as a burn1 etc4 ,pustule4 ,a rounded elevation of the outer layer 7epidermis7 of varying size1 containing pus 7matter74 ,a vesicle1 bleb1 and pustule are hollow2 macule1 papule1 and tubercle are solid4 ,scale4 7,squama74 ,this is a dry attached or unattached thin piece from the skin as a result of disease of the skin4 ,crust4 ,this is a dried mass as a result of fluid oozing from a diseased skin4 ,excoriation4 ,like a scratch mark4 ,fissures4 ,this is a crack1 like that found on chapped hands4 ,ulcer4 7,sore74 ,eating away of the parts4 ,scar4 ,ulcer healed leaving a mark1 like from a healed cut4 ,pigmentation4 ,discoloration4 ,,acne4 7,simple ,acne74--,this is an inflammation of the sebaceous 7fatty1 cheesy7 glands4 ,it forms these pimples or pustules and these are intermingled with black-heads 7comedones71 flesh-worms4 ,they vary from a pin-head to a split-pea in size1 and are of a bright or dark red color4 ,they occur for the most part on the face2 also on the back1 neck and chest4 ,condition4--,an over secretion1 or alteration and retention of the fatty 7sebaceous7 matter1 and this is followed by inflammation involving the glands1 ducts of the glands1 and hair follicles4 ,pus often forms and tissue may be destroyed4 #ed ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,causes4--,these skin glands are active at the time of puberty4 ,the active cause may be the stomach troubles1 constipation1 womb disorders1 and poor general nutrition4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,acne4--,all stomach troubles1 constipation1 and womb troubles should be looked into and remedied4 ,the diet and hygiene must be regulated4 ,food that stimulates and is hard to digest should be prohibited4 ,when there is dyspepsia and constipation1 bitter tonics1 like compound tincture of gentian1 one dram before meals1 or pepsin 7five grains7 and loosening medicines like salts should be given4 ,tincture of ,nux ,vomica is a good stomach and bowel tonic given in doses of one to two drops before meals4 ,calomel1 one-half grain at night for a few nights1 followed in the morning by epsom salts or some mineral water like ,abilena or ,hunjadi is useful4 ,the following is a good combination by ,dr4 ,schalek3 ,tincture of ,nux ,vomica #b drams ,dilute ,nitro ,muriatic ,acid #d drams ,sherry ,wine enough for #c ounces ,mix and take one teaspoonful three times a day4 ,diet4--,see diet for dyspepsia and constipation4 ,all fatty1 greasy1 rich foods are prohibited4 ,local ,treatment4--,if the skin is quite red and tender1 mild soothing applications should be used4 ,most cases require vigorous treatment4 ,first wash the parts with warm water and the best soap1 rinse with hot water and then dry carefully4 ,remove the black-heads by careful pressure of the fingers1 or with black-head extractor2 the pimples and pustules should be freely cut1 to allow the matter to escape and all the matter taken out4 ,external ,medication1 ,ointment and ,lotions4--,lotions are to be preferred in cases of oily discharge4 ,if the skin becomes rough and chapped1 soap should not be used in washing1 and a soothing ointment should be applied4 ,drugs used are for stimulating the skin and healing the lesions4 #a4 ,soothing ,ointment4-- ,precipitated ,sulphur #a dram ,benzoinated ,lard #a_/b ounce ,lanolin #a_/b ounce ,for local use but not in oily cases4 7,dr4 ,schalek47 #b4 ,the following used as a soothing lotion3 ,washed ,sulphur #b-a_/b drams ,spirits of ,camphor #c drams ,biborate of ,sodium #b drams ,glycerin #f drams ,distilled water enough for #d ounces ,mix and shake well and apply freely so as to leave a film on the face4 7,dr4 ,schalek47 ,,skin ,,diseases #ee #c4 ,dr4 ,duhring's ,lotion1 following3 ,precipitated ,sulphur #b drams ,glycerin #b drams ,alcohol #a ounce ,lime water #a ounce ,rose water #b ounces ,mix and shake before using and apply4 #d4 ,kummerfield's ,lotion4 ,oriental ,lotion4 ,precipitated ,sulphur #d drams ,powdered ,camphor #aj grains ,powdered ,tragacanth #bj grains ,lime water #b ounces ,rose water #b ounces ,mix2 shake well and apply every few hours4 #e4 ,stimulating preparations4 ,corrosive sublimate #a_/b to #b grains ,emulsion bitter almonds #d ounces ,mix thoroughly and use to stimulate the skin4 #f4 ,ointment of white precipitate 7five to fifteen per cent strength7 can be used in place of one above4 #g4 ,the ,following ,hebra ,lotion 7,i give as written74 ,hydrarg4 ,bichlor #a dram ,aqua ,distill #d drams ,ov4 ,albuminis #c drams ,succi ,citri #c drams ,sacchari #a ounce ,mix and apply as directed4 ,caution4--,sulphur and mercury preparations should not be used at the same time1 nor immediately succeeding each other1 as they will stain the skin4 ,,baldness4 7,alopecia74 ,causes4--,hereditary and diseases4 ,congenital and senile 7old age7 baldness is incurable4 ,congenital 7born without hair7 baldness is rare4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,baldness1 ,well ,recommended for4--,a first class hair restorative is made of sage tea and whisky in equal parts with a dash of quinine in the bottle4 #b4 ,baldness1 ,vaselin and ,quinine for4-- ,vaselin #a ounce ,quinine #a_/b ounce ,mix together and apply to the scalp4 #c4 ,baldness1 ,good ,canadian ,remedy for4--,strong sage tea4 ,rub the scalp frequently4 ,i have used this with great success4 #ef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,baldness4--,persons who have an hereditary tendency to baldness should pay close attention to the hygiene of the scalp1 as this is very important4 ,the hair should be shampooed two or three times a week1 to remove sebaceous accumulations and other foreign materials4 ,after the scalp has been thoroughly rinsed with clean water and dried1 some oil or 7tube7 vaselin should be rubbed in1 ,fine-toothed combs should never be used1 ,the daily wetting of the hair is injurious1 ,rats should be light and well aired1 ,when the hair begins to fall1 stimulating applications should be used1 in the form of ointments or lotions4 ,the following are among the best with the author's name given but in ,english instead of ,latin4 ,dr4 ,schalek4 #a4 ,bichloride of ,mercury #c grains ,tinct4 of ,cantharides #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,sweet ,almonds #a dram ,spirits of ,rosemary #a ounce ,rectified ,spirits of ,wine #b ounces ,distilled water enough to make #f ounces ,mix2 shake bottle well2 rub thoroughly into the scalp every morning4 #b4 ,carbolic add #ae grains ,glycerin #b drams ,cologne water #a ounce ,mix1 and apply to the scalp once daily4 #c4 ,precipitated ,sulphur #a dram ,lanolin #b-a_/b drams ,glycerin #b-a_/b drams ,rose water enough to make #a ounce ,mix well4 ,part the hair in different places and rub ointment into the scalp4 #d4 ,ihle's ,mixture4-- ,resorcin #a-a_/b drams ,castor ,oil #a-a_/b ounces ,spirits of ,wine #e ounces ,balsam ,peru #aj drops ,mix4 ,rub into the scalp daily with a piece of flannel4 #e4 ,bulkley's ,lotion4-- ,tincture ,cantharides #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,capsicum #a_/b ounce ,castor ,oil #a dram ,cologne ,water #a ounce ,mix and apply daily to the scalp4 #f4 ,lassar's ,ointment4-- ,pilocarpine ,muriate #cj grains ,vaseline #e drams ,lanolin #b ounces ,oil of ,lavender #bj drops ,mix and apply to the scalp4 ,,bald ,,patches4 7,alopecia ,areata74--,these appear rather suddenly4 ,they are circular bald patches which may appear on any hairy part of the body1 but more frequently on the scalp4 ,it is considered a chronic trouble1 but tends to final recovery4 ,,skin ,,diseases #eg ,cause4--,occurs usually between the ages of ten and forty4 ,it may be from a parasite4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,cod-liver oil1 elixir quinine1 iron and strychnine one dram three times daily4 ,arsenic1 ,fowler's solution1 four drops three times daily4 ,local ,treatment4--,stimulating remedies1 like sulphur1 tar1 tincture of cantharides1 capsicum1 in various strength in combination such as given for baldness4 ,in old persons it may become permanent4 ,,anidrosis4 7,lessened ,sweat ,secretion74--,this means a diminution of the sweat secretion4 ,the patient does not sweat enough1 especially in certain skin diseases like psoriasis1 etc4 ,treatment4--,hot water1 vapor baths1 friction1 massage1 etc41 should be used to increase the sweat secretion4 ,treat the accompanying skin disease4 ,,foul ,,sweating4 7,bromidrosis74 ,symptoms4--,the odor may be very disagreeable1 or resemble the odor of certain flavors or fruits4 ,it is generally found in the arm-pit and genital organs4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,offensive ,sweating1 ,alum ,water for4--,a wash made with a teaspoonful of alum and a quart of water will prevent offensive sweating4 ,we all know how disagreeable it is to sit near a person in a street car or any crowded place1 who has an odor of perspiration about them1 ,how easy it would be to use this wash and rid yourself of this difficulty1 #b4 ,sweaty ,feet1 ,borax and ,alcohol for4--,dissolve a tablespoonful of powdered borax in half a pint of diluted alcohol 7half alcohol1 half water7 and rub the feet at night1 ,you will find this a splendid remedy4 ,i #c4 ,sweating1 ,simple ,home ,remedy to ,produce4--,place a rubber sheet or blanket under the patient4 ,have a simple blanket soaking in hot water and when all is ready1 wring blanket as dry as possible and wrap about the patient up to the neck4 ,after this a dry blanket is wrapped around the patient4 ,care should be taken not to have the blanket hot enough to burn the patient1 but not too cool4 ,after a few minutes the patient is taken out1 rubbed dry gently and left to rest and sleep4 ,this treatment will be found very beneficial and inexpensive4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,foul ,sweating4--,frequent bathing1 dressing powders of boric and salicylic acids1 etc4 #a4 ,salicylic ,acid #a_/b ounce ,powdered ,starch #a_/b ounce ,mix and dust on the parts4 #b4 ,boric acid powdered may also be used4 #c4 ,powdered ,boric ,acid and ,salicylic ,acid2 ,equal parts4 ,to be used as a dusting powder on the sweating parts4 #eh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,one per cent solution of potassium permanganate or permanganate of potash is good applied to the parts4 ,,callosity or ,callositas4--,this is circumscribed yellowish-white1 thickened and horny patches of one of the layers of the cuticle 7epidermis74 ,causes--,they come as the result of the occupation or pressure1 and sometimes without any seeming cause4 ,symptoms4--,they occur mostly on the hands and feet and are usually sensitive4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment1 for ,callosity or ,callositas4--,remove the cause of the horny masses4 ,the latter is done by soaking them with prolonged hot water baths and scraping off the mass afterwards4 ,this should be continued and done frequently4 ,salicylic ,acid #cj grains ,collodion #d ounce ,mix and apply with a camel's hair pencil4 ,,corns4 7,calvus74--,a small1 flat1 deep-seated1 horny growth1 mostly on or between the toes4 ,cause4--,usually the result of too tight or too loose shoes4 ,due to pressure and rubbing4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,corns1 one of the ,surest ,remedies4--,take salicylic acid1 make a thick paste with flour1 put on absorbent cotton and apply1 leaving same on several days2 soak well and corn will come out4 ,this is a thoroughly tried remedy and a good one4 ,this is about as good a cure as there is for corns4 ,after this paste has been on the corn for three days1 it should be removed and the feet soaked well1 and the corn scraped off4 #b4 ,corns1 ,turpentine and ,kerosene for4--,a very simple remedy is to apply turpentine or kerosene oil to the affected part on going to bed4 ,it is always a good plan to soak the feet well before treating the corn1 as the turpentine will penetrate more quickly4 #c4 ,corns1 to ,remove ,without ,pain4-- ,alcohol #a_/b ounce ,muriatic ,acid #a dram ,nitric ,acid #a dram ,oil of ,rosemary #a dram ,chloroform #b drams ,tincture ,iron #b drams ,mix the above1 and apply freely to the corn with little brush or feather until it can be removed with thumb lance4 ,it may require several applications4 #d4 ,corns1 ,onion a ,cure for4--,soak a small onion in vinegar four hours1 then cut in two and bind on the corn at night4 ,in the morning 7if the onion has remained over the corn7 the soreness will be gone and you can pick out the core4 ,if not cured in first application repeat4 ,,skin ,,diseases #ei #e4 ,corns1 ,castile ,soap an ,effective ,remedy for4--,rub the corn night and morning with castile soap1 as often as possible shave it1 being careful not to cut deep enough to make it bleed4 ,be faithful in soaping it thoroughly night and morning for several days until it disappears4 ,this is a very simple but effective remedy4 #f4 ,hard ,corns1 ,iodine a ,successful ,remedy for4--,paint the corns with iodine every night for three nights1 stop three nights1 then apply three nights again1 and so on for two weeks4 ,have tried this and know it to be very successful1 especially good for hard corns4 #g4 ,corns1 ,castor ,oil for4--,apply castor oil2 rub it thoroughly1 then soak feet4 ,it will soften and remove corns4 #h4 ,corns1 ,vinegar and ,bread for4--,take bread and soak in vinegar for twenty-four hours1 put a plaster on for three or four nights4 ,if not cured on first application1 repeat4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,corns4--,remove the cause2 soften them by prolonged soaking in hot water1 and then gently scrape off the softened particles1 continue this for several days2 then put a narrow strip of rubber or salicylated plaster 7adhesive plaster7 over to protect them from pressure4 ,the following is good to soften them3 #a4 ,salicylic ,acid #a-a_/b dram ,extract of ,cannabis indica #aj grains ,collodion #a ounce ,mix and paint on the corn for several days and after soaking corn scrape it off with a sharp knife4 #b4 ,a ,good but ,weaker ,remedy3- ,salicylic ,acid #cj grains ,extract of ,cannabis indica #e to #aj grains ,collodion #a_/b ounce ,both of these prescriptions are good1 the first being stronger with salicylic acid4 #c4 ,when the corns are soft with inflammation1 wash and dry the foot and apply a solution of nitrate of silver1 sixty to one hundred and twenty grains to the ounce of water1 to every part every four or five days4 ,ulcerating ,corns4--,cauterize with nitrate of silver in stick form4 ,,carbuncle4 7,anthrax74--,a carbuncle is an acute circumscribed inflammation of the skin and tissues beneath1 of the size of an egg1 orange1 or larger4 ,it is a hard mass and ends in local death of some of the tissue and formation of pus1 which empties upon the surface through several sieve-like openings4 #fj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,there is a feeling of general sickness1 chilliness and some fever4 ,the skin over the sore part is hot and painful4 ,the several dead parts may run together until the entire mass separates in a slough4 ,in favorable cases it proceeds to heal kindly1 but in severe cases it may spread to the surrounding tissues and end fatally1 sometimes by the absorption of putrid materials1 or by the resulting weakness4 ,it runs usually from two to five weeks4 ,causes4--,it comes in middle or advanced life1 usually oftener in men than in women4 ,it occurs frequently in patients suffering from diabetes1 in whom it is usually fatal4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,carbuncles1 ,poppy ,leaves to ,draw and ,ripen4--,a poultice of poppy leaves is very efficacious to draw or ripen a carbuncle4 ,a poultice made from these leaves is very quieting and soothing1 and at the same time will cause the carbuncle to ripen4 #b4 ,carbuncle1 ,slippery ,elm and ,sassafras ,root for4--,sassafras root and slippery elm bark boiled together and the decoction thickened with cornmeal4 ,this should be changed as often as it becomes cool4 #c4 ,carbuncle1 ,sheep ,sorrel ,poultice for4--,gather a bunch of sheep sorrel leaves1 wrap them in a cabbage leaf and roast in the oven4 ,apply to the carbuncle1 and it will soon ripen and break4 #d4 ,carbuncle1 ,bread and ,milk ,poultice for4--,keep warm bread and milk poultice on until the core comes out1 then put on salve or vaselin and keep covered until all healed4 #e4 ,carbuncle1 the ,common ,scabious for4--,take scabious1 the green herb and bruise it4 ,apply this to the affected part4 ,this has been found a very effectual remedy4 ,the common field scabious have many hairy1 soft1 whitish green leaves1 some of which are very small and rough on the edges1 others have hairy green leaves deeply and finely divided and branched a little4 ,flowers size of small walnut and composed of many little ones4 ,sometimes called ,morning ,bride1 ,devil's ,bit1 etc4 #f4 ,carbuncle1 ,snap ,bean ,poultice for4--,apply snap bean leaves beat up fine4 ,bruise the leaves until they are real fine1 then apply as a poultice4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,carbuncles4--,keep up the strength by a nourishing diet and in some cases1 stimulants4 ,,skin ,,diseases #fa ,local4--,cut it open thoroughly by a cross 7crucial7 cut1 like this 7x74 ,the cut must reach through the mass to sound tissue beneath and beyond it4 ,then scrape out all the dead tissue4 ,dress with iodoform or sterile gauze4 ,an antiseptic like listerine1 glyco-thymoline1 etc41 can be used to wet the gauze1 put on as a dressing afterwards and then more dry gauze above1 strapped with adhesive plaster4 ,water and instruments must be boiled1 hands must be absolutely clean4 ,everything around it must be clean4 ,sometimes it is necessary to go slowly and take out at each dressing only what can be easily removed1 ,it is not always possible to get the whole mass away at once4 ,opening the carbuncle and giving free drainage afford great relief from the fever and often general symptoms4 ,when the part feels as if it needed redressing1 it should be done1 for it then gives much relief4 ,the dressings frequently become hard and do not absorb all of the material ready to be discharged4 ,it is usually proper and prudent to dress a carbuncle two or three times a day4 ,there is no danger if the one who dresses it is clean with the instruments1 hands and gauze or cotton4 ,,liver ,,spots1 ,moth ,patch1 ,chloasma1 etc4--,this is a discoloration of the skin of a yellowish to a blackish tint of varying size and shape4 ,causes4--,it may be due to external agencies1 such as rubbing1 scratching1 heat 7tanning and sunburn7 blistering2 or due to diseases such as tuberculosis1 cancer1 malaria1 ,addison's disease1 disease of the womb1 pregnancy4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,liver ,spots4--,remove all causes if possible4 ,local4--,this must be carefully used1 find out first how sensitive the skin is4 ,dr4 ,bulkley recommends this lotion3 ,corrosive ,sublimate #e grains ,dilute ,acetic ,acid #b drams ,borax #dj grains ,rose water enough for #d ounces ,shake bottle1 mix and apply to the part night and morning4 ,if the skin becomes too scaly1 a mild soothing ointment should be substituted for the above4 ,white suggests the following3 ,hydrarg4 ,ammon4 ,chlar #b drams ,subnitrate ,bismuth #b drams ,starch #a_/bj ounce ,glycerin #a_/b ounce ,mix and apply twice daily4 ,the application of peroxide of hydrogen has only a temporary effect4 ,,black-,,heads4 ,flesh ,worms1 ,comedones1 ,pimples1 etc4--,this is a disorder of the sebaceous glands in which the sebaceous 7fatty1 cheesy7 secretions become thickened2 the excreting ducts1 appearing on the surface1 as yellowish or blackish points4 ,they appear chiefly on the face1 neck1 chest1 and back and are very unsightly4 ,symptoms4--,they are easily pressed out1 and appear then as thread-like1 whitish masses which contain fatty material4 ,the black point may be due to pigment or to dirt from without4 ,comedones may exist with acne and seborrhoea and excessive secretion of sebum4 ,causes4--,want of tone to the skin1 which performs its functions sluggishly4 ,stomach-bowel disorders1 menstrual disturbances and anemia are other causes and assist in making them worse4 ,improper care of the skin and dusty air may be other assistant causes4 #fb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,for ,pimples and ,black-heads4--l4 ,pimples on the face1 effective yet harmless remedy for3 ,camphor #aj grains ,acacia 7pulverized7 #bj grains ,sulphur 7precipitated7 #b drams ,lime water #b ounces ,rose water #b ounces ,apply on the face with a soft cloth at bedtime4 ,allow to dry and brush off the excess of the powder4 ,anyone suffering from these eruptions is usually willing to try every known remedy4 ,the above is excellent and very effective and is harmless4 #b4 ,pimples1 ,alum ,water for4--,take a teaspoonful of alum to a quart of water and use as a wash1 say three times a day4 ,this will cure ordinary pimples on the face4 #c4 ,skin ,blotches1 ,cream of ,tartar and ,sulphur for4--,two ounces cream tartar and one ounce of powdered sulphur 7from the lump74 ,mix4 ,dose3--,teaspoonful in a little water three times a day will cure4 #d4 ,rough ,skin1 ,healing ,cream for4--,one-fourth cup tallow melted1 one teaspoonful glycerin1 small lump camphor1 dissolved4 ,mix all together by warming sufficiently4 ,rub in thoroughly as you do any face cream4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,pimples4--,remove the cause if possible4 ,the diet should be like that given under dyspepsia and constipation4 ,menstrual disorders should be remedied4 ,local4--,remove the plugs 7of sebum7 and stimulate the skin glands4 ,for this purpose prolonged 7ten minutes at a time7 bathing of the face with hot water and soap2 tincture of green soap in the more indolent1 sluggish cases1 should precede the pressing out of the blackheads3 ,lateral pressure with the fingers or with the comedone extractor1 especially contrived for this purpose1 will express the black-heads4 ,after they are out1 the skin dried and cleaned1 various stimulating remedies can be applied in ointments and lotions such as following3 #a4 ,precipitated ,sulphur #a dram ,ointment of ,rose water #a ounce ,mix and rub on at night4 #b4 ,beta-,naphthol #a_/b dram ,resorcin #a_/b dram ,lanolin #a ounce ,mix and apply locally4 ,,inflammation of the ,skin4 7,dermatitis74--,this is due to many causes4 ,it can come from injuries1 for instance the rubbing or pressure of ill-fitting clothes1 bandages1 bites of insects and from scratching4 ,varieties4--,dermatitis ambustionis1 7burning74 ,this is due to excessive heat upon the skin4 ,,skin ,,diseases #fc ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,inflammation of the ,skin4--,relieve the pain2 protect the parts2 exclude the air4 ,paint the burned part with a one to five per cent solution of cocaine1 according to the severity of inflammation4 ,then apply soothing lotions of equal parts of lime-water and olive or linseed oil2 cover the whole with absorbent cotton4 ,dusting powder of soda bicarbonate may also be used1 or common soda4 ,in burns with vesicles1 etc41 open them and then cover with carbolized oil1 gauze and adhesive to hold the dressing4 ,the parts can be washed with a solution of boric acid1 one teaspoonful to a cup of water2 then dust upon the parts sugar of lead once or twice a day4 ,some use it in solution2 ,i like the powder better4 ,infusion of lobelia1 one ounce to pint of hot water1 is good4 ,also lead and laudanum wash4 ,,eczema4 7,humid ,tetter-,salt ,rheum-,dry ,tetter74 ,definition4--,eczema is an inflammatory disease of the skin1 characterized at its commencement by redness1 pimples1 vesicles1 pustules and their combinations1 with itching and burning4 ,it terminates in a watery or pus-like discharge with the formation of crusts or scaling4 ,varieties4--,there are many varieties1 red1 scaly1 fissured1 watery looking and hard skin4 ,symptoms4--,itching is almost always a symptom of this disease4 ,there is more or less pouring out of liquid 7serum74 ,the dry1 scaly type1 and the weeping type1 may alternate with each other4 ,there are six cardinal symptoms2 inflammation1 itching1 moisture1 crusting1 infiltration 7liquid filling of the tissues71 fissuring or cracking4 ,dr4 ,fox says that nearly one-third of all skin diseases are eczema in some of its stages or varieties4 ,in one kind there is red spot 7macule74 ,the skin is dry1 of a bright or dull red color1 with intense itching or burning1 more or less watery swelling in the acute stage4 ,in the chronic stage1 the skin becomes thick and covered with fine dry scales1 usually in the face 7,eczema ,erythematosum74 ,eczema ,vesiculosum4 7,vesicular ,eczema74--,this is preceded by a feeling of heat and irritation about the part4 ,in a short time pinhead sized vesicles appear4 ,these frequently run together and form patches4 ,they rupture rapidly2 the liquid is poured out1 dries up and forms crusts4 ,the discharge stiffens linen1 a characteristic of this variety4 ,eczema ,pustulosum4 7,pustules74 ,pustular ,kind4--,this is nearly like the preceding4 ,the vesicles have pus in them from the start or develop from the vesicles4 ,when the pustules rupture1 their contents dry up to the thick greenish-yellow crusts4 ,the scalp and face1 in children especially1 are the favored spots for this kind4 ,it occurs in poorly nourished children4 #fd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,eczema ,papulosum4 7,papular ,variety74--,this is characterized by flat or sharp pointed reddish pimples 7papules71 varying in size from a small to a large pin-head4 ,they are usually numerous1 run or crowd together and form large patches4 ,the itching is usually very intense4 ,this causes much scratching1 rawness and crusts4 ,the pimples may continue as such1 or change into vesicles4 ,in chronic cases they run together1 and finally form thick scaly patches1 and may run into a scaly eczema4 ,eczema ,rubrum 7red74--,the skin looks red1 raw1 and weeps4 ,it is most commonly found about the face and scalp in children1 and the lower parts of the legs in the old4 ,eczema ,squamosis4 7,scaling74--,this may follow any of the other varieties1 but usually follows the red and pimple 7papule7 variety4 ,they are various sized and shaped reddish patches1 which are dry and more or less scaly4 ,thickening is always present1 also a tendency to cracking of the skin1 especially if it affects the joints4 ,there are other varieties but these are the most important4 ,,recovery4--,eczema has a tendency to persist and rarely disappears spontaneously4 ,causes4--,gout1 diabetes1 rheumatism1 ,bright's disease1 dyspepsia1 constipation1 nervous trouble1 heat1 cold1 strong soaps1 acids1 alkalies1 rubbing1 scratching1 etc4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,eczema1 ,lemon or ,vinegar for4--,rub the spots with sliced lemon4 ,this will sometimes relieve the itching4 ,bathing with vinegar water is better for some as it destroys the germs4 ,the bowels should be kept open1 and then constitutional faults removed as the eruption of the skin is but a local manifestation of a functional fault4 #b4 ,eczema1 ,olive ,oil and ,powder for4--,bathe with olive oil and sift over the skin a powder composed of equal parts of fine laundry starch and oxide of zinc powder4 ,do not bathe with water until healed4 #c4 ,eczema1 ,herb ,tea for4--,a good wash for eczema is made of an ounce of bruised blood-root and yellow dock1 steeped well in a pint of alcohol1 and half pint of vinegar4 ,apply gently to the affected parts4 #d4 ,eczema1 ,potato and ,camphor for4--,make a poultice of a cold potato with a small quantity of camphor4 ,this is very good and relieves the trouble very soon4 #e4 ,eczema1 ,sulphur and ,lard for4--,an excellent eczema cure is made by applying a paste made of sulphur and lard to the affected parts4 ,this is very easily prepared1 and has been known to cure many cases4 ,,skin ,,diseases #fe #f4 ,skin ,diseases1 ,burdock ,tea a ,standard ,remedy for4--,take a handful of the freshly bruised burdock root to two quarts of water and boil down one-half2 drink from a half to one pint a day4 ,this is considered one of the best home remedies for skin diseases that is known and is perfectly harmless4 #g4 ,skin ,disease1 ,blood ,purifier for4-- ,iodide ,potash #aib grains ,fluid ,extract ,stillingia #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,prickly ,ash ,bark #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,yellow ,dock #a ounce ,compound ,syrup ,sarsaparilla to make #h ounces ,mix4 #h4 ,tetter1 ,reliable ,remedy for4--,turpentine #a ounce1 red precipitate #c drams1 vaselin #d ounces4 ,mix1 rub on the affected parts several times a day4 ,this is a splendid ointment for a severe case of tetter4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,eczema4--,water is likely to make acute cases worse4 ,in order to cleanse the parts use water softened by starch or bran4 ,use oily preparations to soften the crusts and then they can be removed with water and good soap4 ,in ,chronic ,sluggish ,cases4--,water and strong soaps may be used4 ,cloths wrung from hot water and applied1 will frequently relieve the itching4 ,use lotions in moist and salves in dry eczema4 ,for the acute kind the remedy should be soothing1 and more or less stimulating for the chronic forms4 ,local ,treatment for the acute and sub-acute 7between acute and chronic7 eczema4 ,in acute cases1 with much pouring out of liquid 7serum71 lotions have a cooling effect4 ,they should be frequently renewed4 #a4 ,black ,wash4 ,calomel #a dram ,mucilage ,tragacanth #a dram ,lime water #aj ounces ,mix4 ,can be used full strength or diluted4 ,bathe the affected parts several times daily for fifteen or twenty minutes with this lotion and apply oxide of zinc ointment afterwards4 #b4 ,lead and ,laudanum wash4--,when the parts discharge moisture with burning feeling1 and are very sensitive the following is good3 ,laudanum #a_/b ounce ,solution of ,sugar of lea #g-a_/b ounces ,mix and apply externally with gauze saturated with it4 #c4 ,a solution of boric acid is also a good remedy4 #d4 ,apply the following soothing application frequently1 allowing the sediment to remain on the skin3 ,powdered ,calamine #a dram ,oxide of ,zinc #a dram ,glycerin #a dram ,lime water #f ounces #ff ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,dusting powders4--,corn1 potato or rice starch powders4 ,mennen's baby powder is also good4 ,borated kind is the best for this4 #f4 ,oxide of ,zinc ointment alone1 applied night and morning1 is valuable in many cases4 ,the ,black wash should be used twice a day just before the oxide of zinc ointment is applied4 ,in other cases powdered oxide of zinc is dusted over the part if the discharge is watery or profuse4 #g4 ,mc,call ,anderson's ,ointment4-- ,oxide of ,bismuth #a ounce ,pure ,oleic ,acid #h ounces ,white ,wax #c ounces ,vaselin #i ounces ,oil of ,rose #e drops ,make an ointment and apply4 ,the proportions of each ingredient call be reduced one-half1 for smaller amount4 #h4 ,pastes are often borne better than ointment4 ,the following is a good one4 ,lassar's paste3 ,starch #b drams ,oxide of ,zinc #b drams ,vaselin #d drams ,mix and make a paste1 apply to the part and cover with soft gauze4 #i4 ,for the ,itching4-- ,powdered ,oxide of ,zinc #a_/b ounce ,powdered ,camphor #a-a_/b dram ,powdered ,starch #a ounce ,mix and dust on as needed4 ,when the disease is not so acute 7sub-acute7 applications of a mildly stimulating character are needed4 ,for this purpose1 resorcinal in the proportion of two to thirty grains to the ounce of lard1 according to the severity and amount of hardness existing4 ,apply to the part4 ,stimulant and soothing4 ,external ,treatment of ,chronic ,eczema4--,applications for chronic and lasting sluggish eczema4 #a4 ,tincture of green soap used with hot water until the skin is bared and then dress with oxide of zinc ointment4 #b4 ,tar in the form of the pure ,official tar ointment4 #c4 ,salicylic acid thirty to sixty grains to an ounce of lard and applied for stimulating purposes4 #d4 ,dr4 ,schalek uses the same remedies in part and the following for a fixed dressing1 especially on the eyes4 ,they do not need to be changed often4 ,,skin ,,diseases #fg ,glycogelatin ,dressing4-- ,gelatin #aj drops ,oxide of ,zinc #aj drops ,glycerin #dj drops ,water #dj drops ,mix and apply to the part4 ,the above may be made in any quantities1--using drops1 spoonfuls1 etc4 ,dress the parts in a thin gauze bandage1 over which the melted preparation is painted4 ,i have given many different prescriptions1 but those who treat skin diseases know that a great many are needed1 for they act differently upon different persons4 ,special ,varieties of ,eczema and what to do for them4-- ,eczema of ,children4--,this is generally acute of the vesicular 7watery7 or vesicular pustular 7pus forming7 variety4 ,the parts commonly affected are the scalp and the face4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,eczema4--,remove the causes1 watch the feeding4 ,keep the folds of the skin dry and free from friction4 ,to prevent scratching1 masks must be applied to the scalp and face1 or the hands must be tied in bad cases4 ,the local treatment is the same as above except the strength of the drugs used must be reduced in proper proportion4 ,eczema of the ,scalp1 ,milk ,crust4--,remove the crusts by soaking the scalp with some bland oil for twelve hours1 followed by a shampoo1 7the hair should be cut in children7 then the lotions and thin ointment 7see above7 should be applied4 ,eczema of the ,face4--,a mask of soft linen with holes cut out for the eyes1 mouth and nostrils may be used4 ,eczema of the ,scrotum4--,a well fitting suspensory should be worn1 sponge the parts with very hot water and follow with the anti-itching lotion and dusting powders for the itching4 ,eczema of the ,hands in ,adults4--,keep the hands out of water as much as possible4 ,dry them thoroughly and then anoint4 ,greatly thickened patches may be softened by soap plasters or bathe the parts in ten or twenty per cent solutions of caustic potash and followed by a salve application4 ,the internal treatment must be given for the cause4 ,diet in ,eczema4--,avoid salty foods1 such as salted fish or pork and corned beef2 greasy foods such as bacon and fried dishes2 pastry and cheese4 #fh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,salt ,rheum4 #a4 ,alum ,wash and ,cathartic for4--,use an astringent wash as alum1 tablespoonful in pint of water1 and keep bowels opened by cooling medicines1 as cream tartar1 rochelle salts1 etc4 ,the alum solution will be found very cooling and by keeping the bowels open you will carry off all the impurities thus cleansing the blood1 which is one of the essential things to do in salt rheum4 #b4 ,salt ,rheum1 ,ammonia and ,camphor for4--,apply ammonia and camphor to the cracks4 ,have used this successfully when everything else failed4 ,care should be taken not to have the ammonia too strong1 as it may irritate the skin more4 ,if used properly1 it is a good remedy4 #c4 ,salt ,rheum1 ,cactus ,leaf ,cure for4--,from one large cactus leaf take out the thorns1 add one tablespoon of salt1 three tablespoons lard1 stew out slowly1 and grease with this at night4 ,remarks3--,this cured my hand that had been in an awful condition for years4 #d4 ,salt ,rheum1 ,pine ,tar for4--,apply pine tar as a paste4 ,this is an excellent remedy but care should be taken in using it1 as pine tar is very irritating to some people1 and should be used very cautiously4 ,,boil4 7,furunculus1 ,furuncle74 ,causes4--,boils may appear in a healthy person1 but they are often the result of a low condition of the system2 they are frequently seen in persons suffering from sugar diabetes4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,boil1 ,my ,mother's ,poultice for4--,poppy leaves pounded up and bound on are good4 ,my mother has used this recipe and found it to be good4 ,this remedy not only makes a good poultice1 but is very soothing1 as poppies contain opium4 ,the leaves may be purchased at any drug store4 #b4 ,boil1 ,soap and ,sugar ,poultice for4--,poultice made of yellow or soft soap and brown sugar1 equal parts4 ,spread on cloth and apply faithfully4 ,this makes a good strong poultice1 and has great drawing powers and would be apt to create a good deal of pain1 but would draw the boil to a head4 ,the above remedy was sent in by a number of mothers1 all of whom said they had tried it with success when other remedies failed4 #c4 ,boil1 ,vinegar or ,camphor for4--,may be cured by bathing in strong vinegar frequently when they first start4 ,when it stops smarting from the vinegar cover with vaseline or oil4 ,bathing the boil in vinegar seems to check the growth and does not allow them to become as large as they would ordinarily4 ,if you do not have vinegar in the house1 camphor will answer the same purpose4 #d4 ,boil1 ,bean ,leaf ,poultice for4--,apply snap bean leaves1 beat up fine4 ,bruise the leaves so that they are real fine1 and apply to the boil4 ,this acts the same as a poultice4 #e4 ,boil1 ,another ,vinegar ,remedy for4--,if taken at first a boil can be cured by dipping the finger in strong vinegar and holding on the boil until it stops smarting4 ,repeat three or four times then apply a little oil to the head of boil4 ,,skin ,,diseases #fi ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,boils4--,tonics such as iron1 quinine1 and strychnine are good4 ,elixir1 iron1 quinine and strychnine from a half to one teaspoonful three times a day is a good tonic for an adult4 ,sulphide of calcium one-tenth grain four times a day is good4 ,paint the inflamed spot when it first begins1 with a solution of gun cotton 7collodion7 and renew it every hour until a heavy contractile coating is formed4 ,poultices1 if used1 should contain sweet oil and laudanum4 ,alcohol and camphor applied over the skin in the early stages is recommended by ,ringer4 ,this ,i know is good4 ,another1 wipe the skin and use camphorated oil4 ,when boils occur in the external ear1 the canal should be washed out with hot water4 ,if it is ripe it should be opened4 ,the following is good for the pain of a boil3 ,iodoform #d grains ,menthol #b grains ,vaselin #a dram ,mix and smear a cotton plug and insert in the ear two or three times a day4 ,,abscess4--,an accumulation of pus 7matter7 in any part of the body4 ,external ,abscess4--,boil the knife1 wash your hands in clean1 hot1 soapy water4 ,wash the abscess and surrounding parts in hot water and good soap1 and rinse off with alcohol1 a salt solution1 or listerine1 etc4 ,then make a good deep clean cut and scrape out if necessary4 ,dress with a clean linen gauze or absorbent cotton1 ,poultices may be used if you are careful4 ,such an abscess should be dressed twice a day4 ,the inner dressing should be soft and thick enough to absorb all the secretion given out between dressings4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,abscess1 ,beech ,bark ,poultice for4--,poultice made of red beech bark and wheat bran1 ,a poultice made of the bark will cause a drawing feeling1 and the wheat bran will retain the heat4 ,the proportions for making the poultice should be about half and half4 #b4 ,abscess1 ,milk and ,salt ,poultice for4--,make a poultice of one cup of hot milk and common salt three teaspoonfuls2 salt added gradually so it will not curdle4 ,cook until smooth and creamy1 then add enough flour so it will spread but not be dry4 ,divide this into four poultices and apply in succession every half hour4 ,this will remove the soreness and it should be kept oiled until healed4 #c4 ,abscess1 ,more ,good ,poultices for4--,take equal parts of rosin and sugar1 mix well and apply for several days until the abscess is broken4 ,if this does not cause the abscess to break1 poultice hourly with flaxseed meal4 #gj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,felon4 7,whitlow74--,an inflammation of the deeper structures and frequently it is under the covering of the bone1 7periosteum74 ,if under the latter it must be opened soon or the resulting pus will burrow and destroy bone1 joints1 etc4 ,the pain is intense1 and after the patient has passed one sleepless night walking the floor and holding his finger it should be opened4 ,how8 ,place the hand with the fingers extended with the palm up 7it is usually under the finger or in the palm of the hand7 upon the table2 stand by the side of the arm4 ,attract the patient to something else2 have a curved two-edge knife ready and put the point1 one-half inch1 toward the palm1 away from the felon part1 press hard and the patient will jerk his hand and the cut will be made down to the bone1 the membrane and tissues all opened freely1 a vent given for the pus and in ten minutes very little pain4 ,dress as for an abscess4 ,if opened this way1 it need not be reopened4 ,if in the ,palm4--,this needs a doctor1 and must be opened with care4 ,there are too many blood vessels to be careless there and one who understands it must do it4 ,open a true felon early before it has time to destroy the bone4 ,,superficial ,,felons4 ,mothers' ,remedies4 #a4 ,a ,cure if ,taken in ,time4--,if taken in time a felon may be cured without lancing1 but if poultice or liniment is used it is important that they should be bound on tightly as the mechanical compression is more essential than the application4 ,a good remedy is finely pulverized salt1 wet with spirits of turpentine bound tightly and left two or three days1 wetting with the turpentine when dry without removing the cloth4 #b4 ,felon1 ,treatment until time to ,lance4--,if the felon has succeeded in getting a good start and pains considerably1 it is well to paint it with iodine2 in a few days it will become very painful1 the pain being so intense that you cannot sleep4 ,see a physician at once then1 and have it lanced as the sac of pus on the bone must be opened4 ,then apply flaxseed poultices4 ,care should be taken not to have it lanced too early1 as this is dangerous4 #c4 ,felon1 ,strong ,remedy for4--,turpentine1 yellow of egg and salt1 equal parts1 bind on4 ,this is very strong and should only be allowed to remain on the finger a short time4 #d4 ,felon1 ,lemon to draw inflammation from4--,take a lemon1 make a little hole1 put finger in it and hold there a number of hours4 ,lemons have a great many healing qualities in them1 and seem to be very good for felons4 ,the acid in the lemon seems to help draw out the inflammation and serves as a poultice4 #e4 ,felon1 ,hot ,water ,cure for4--,when you first feel it coming put the finger in a cup of hot water1 just so it does not blister1 keep adding more hot water as it cools for one hour4 ,this has been tried several times and it has always stopped them4 #f4 ,felon1 ,soap and ,cornmeal ,poultice for4--,poultice with soft soap and cornmeal4 ,this never fails if taken in time4 ,,skin ,,diseases #ga #g4 ,felon1 ,smartweed ,poultice for4--,apply the bruised leaves of smartweed and bind on tight as can be borne4 ,this makes a very good poultice applied in this way4 #h4 ,felon1 ,hot ,application for4--,when a felon first starts1 soak the finger in equal parts of alcohol and hot water2 keep it as hot as the finger will bear it4 #i4 ,felon1 an ,old1 ,tried ,remedy for4--,put wood ashes1 covered with warm water in a dish on the stove1 hold the affected part in this1 allowing it to get as hot as can be borne4 #aj4 ,felon1 ,turpentine ,cure for4--,soak the finger for one hour in turpentine4 ,this has been known to cure a great many cases of felon4 #aa4 ,felon1 ,weak ,lye ,application for4--,stick your finger in weak lye 7can lye74 ,have water just as hot as you can stand your finger in4 ,hold it in as long as possible4 #ab4 ,felon1 ,rock ,salt and ,turpentine for4--,rock salt dry and pounded fine4 ,mix equal portions with turpentine4 ,when dry change4 ,this cured a felon on my father4 ,as much of our ,canadian salt is rock salt1 it is the most common salt to use4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,superficial ,felons4--,such may be averted perhaps4 ,i have heard of that but have never seen it done4 ,they are not the genuine1 true blue1 terrible felons1 but even these can give much pain4 ,they do not need such a deep opening1 and they are not so dangerous to the structures4 ,they are superficial and abscesses1 perhaps1 might be the better term4 ,for these many applications have been made4 #a4 ,some hold the finger in hot lye4 ,that is a good poultice4 #b4 ,yolk of an egg and salt 7equal parts7 make a salve as a drawer4 #c4 ,the membrane within the shell of an egg is another good drawing remedy4 ,dr4 ,chase gives this definition of a felon in his first edition3 ,this is on one of the fingers1 thumb or hand and is very painful4 ,it is often situated at the root of the nail4 ,the latter is the kind1 and also that of the structures above the covering of the bone that are eased by local treatment4 ,especially the superficial1 about the nail1 etc4 ,steaming with herbs will do such good1 or any hot poultice will do good4 ,dr4 ,chase says in another place1 ,whitlow resembles a felon1 but it is not so deeply seated4 ,it is often found around the nail4 ,immerse the finger in strong lye as long and as hot as can be borne several times a day4 ,such felons are curable by local treatment4 ,i prefer the salt and yolk of the egg to the lye4 ,if you cannot stand this all the time1 steam in the intervals with strong herbs or use hot poultices1 and then open when it points4 #gb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,ulcers4 ,an ,eating ,away of the ,parts1 ,causes4--,diseases like syphilis1 tuberculosis1 leprosy4 ,disturbances of nutrition1 constitutional ulcers1 local conditions4 ,ulcers are acute and chronic4 ,an acute ulcer is a spreading ulcer1 in and about which acute destructive inflammation exists4 ,treatment4--,keep them thoroughly clean 7aseptic7 and use soothing applications1 mild lotions and salve4 ,chronic ,ulcer4--,this is one which does not tend to heal1 or heals very slowly4 ,sometimes such ulcers need to be stimulated like the application of nitrate of silver and then healing applications4 ,carbolated oxide of zinc ointment is a good healing ointment4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,sores and ,ulcers1 the ,potato ,lotion for4--,take the water you boil potatoes in and in one quart of it boil one ounce of foxglove leaves for ten minutes1 then add one ounce tincture of myrrh to the lotion1 bathe the affected parts with the lotion warm1 then keep a cloth wet with it on the sore1 if possible1 until cured4 #b4 ,sores and ,ulcers1 ,chickweed ,ointment for4--,chop chickweed and boil in lard1 strain and bottle for use4 ,this makes a fine green cooling ointment1 ,it is surprising to see the relief obtained by this simple ointment4 #c4 ,old ,sores and ,wounds1 ,healing ,ointment for4-- ,honey #d ounces ,spirits of ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,beeswax #d ounces ,oil of ,wintergreen #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,opium #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,lobelia #a_/d ounce ,lard #c_/d pound ,mix by the aid of gentle heat1 stirring well at the same time4 ,this is a very useful ointment for healing wounds and old sores4 #d4 ,sores and ,ulcers1 ,excellent ,salve for4--,one tablespoon of melted mutton or even beef tallow while warm2 add some spirits of turpentine and one teaspoonful of laudanum1 stir well4 #e4 ,ill-,conditioned ,sores1 an ,old ,german ,remedy for4--,wash or syringe the sore with weak saleratus water1 and while wet fill with common black pepper4 ,remarks3--,this is a highly recommended ,german remedy1 and has been tried by my mother with good1 results4 #f4 ,sores1 ,cuts1 ,antiseptic ,wash for2 ,also ,tooth ,wash4--,peroxide of hydrogen4 ,should always be kept in the house4 ,if you are cut by anything that might cause infection or if scratched by a cat1 in fact wherever there is chance for infection and blood poison1 peroxide of hydrogen may be used by moistening well the wound with it as soon as you can4 ,as a mouth wash put a little in a glass of water4 ,directions usually on the bottle4 ,,skin ,,diseases #gc #g4 ,indolent ,ulcers and ,boils1 ,chickweed and ,wood ,sage ,poultice for4--,equal parts of chickweed and wood sage pounded together make a good poultice for all kinds of indolent ulcers and boils4 #h4 ,ulcers1 ,proud ,flesh1 ,venereal ,sores and all ,fungus ,swellings1 ,blood ,root and ,sweet ,nitre for4--,two ounces pulverized blood root2 one pint of sweet nitre2 macerate for ten days1 shake once or twice a day4 #i4 ,rosin #a ounce ,beeswax #a ounce ,mutton ,tallow #d ounces ,verdigris #a dram ,melt the rosin1 tallow and wax together1 then add the verdigris4 ,stir until cool and apply4 ,add a few drops of carbolic acid to the above and you will have the carbolated salve which is quite expensive when bought prepared and under the manufacturer's label4 #aj4 ,sores and ,chapped ,hands1 ,sour ,cream ,salve for4--,tie thick sour cream in a cloth and bury in the ground over night4 ,in the morning it will be a nice salve4 ,excellent for chapped hands or anything that requires a soft salve4 #aa4 ,old ,sores1 ,a ,four-,ingredient ,remedy for4--,soften one-half pound of vaselin1 stir into it one-half ounce each of wormwood1 spearmint and smartweed4 ,this is good for old and new sores4 ,my people near ,woodstock1 ,canada1 used this and found it very good4 #ab4 ,ulcers and ,sores1 ,carrots will heal4--,boil carrots until soft and mash them to a pulp1 add lard or sweet oil sufficient to keep it from getting hard4 ,spread and apply2 excellent for offensive sores4 ,onion poultice made the same way is good for slow boils and indolent sores4 ,this makes a very soothing poultice and has great healing properties4 #ac4 ,ulcers and ,sores1 a ,remedy that ,cures4--,to one-fourth pound of tallow add one-fourth pound each of turpentine and bayberry and two ounces of olive oil4 ,good application for scrofulous sores and ulcers4 ,this makes a good ointment1 but should not be continued too long at a time as the turpentine might have a bad action on the kidneys4 #ad4 ,ulcers and ,old ,sores1 ,bread and ,indian meal for4--,take bread and milk or ,indian meal1 make to consistency of poultice with water1 stir in one-half cup of pulverized charcoal4 ,good to clean ulcers and foul sores4 ,the bread and ,indian meal make a good poultice while the charcoal is purifying and a good antiseptic4 #gd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,ulcers4--,keep them thoroughly cleaned4 ,a mild1 weak1 hot solution of salt water is good in chronic1 slow healing1 indolent ulcers4 ,carbolated salve applied afterwards is healing4 ,sometimes a stimulating poultice is necessary1 like salt pork followed by soothing salves4 ,if an ulcer looks red and angry1 it needs soothing4 ,if there is any proud flesh powdered burnt alum applied directly upon it and left on for an hour or two is good4 ,then soothing salves4 ,balsam of ,peru is good for chronic ulcers4 ,it stimulates them to a little activity4 ,a salve made by boiling the inner bark of the common elder1 the strained juice mixed with cream or vaselin is a good healing application for ulcers4 ,poultice an irritable1 tender1 painful ulcer with slippery elm bark4 ,repeat when necessary4 ,indolent ,sluggish ,ulcer4--,this kind needs stimulating1 salt solution1 or salt pork applied4 ,poultice made of sweet clover is well recommended for ulcers4 ,as before stated1 the active kind should have soothing treatment4 ,the chronic indolent kind1 should be stimulated occasionally and then soothing applications applied4 ,,shingles 7,herpes ,zoster74 ,definition4--,this is an acute inflammatory disease of the skin1 characterized by groups of vesicles upon the inflamed base1 distributed along the course of one or more cutaneous 7skin7 nerves4 ,symptoms4--,the eruption is preceded by a great deal of neuralgic pain and is almost always one-sided4 ,they first appear as red patches and upon these patches vesicles soon develop 7skin elevations with liquid in them72 these are separate1 size of a pin-head to a coffee bean1 swollen with a clear fluid1 and clustered in groups of two to a dozen4 ,they may dry up in this stage1 or they may fill with pus or run together1 forming larger patches2 new crops may appear1 while the others fade4 ,the vesicles rarely rupture of themselves1 but dry into brownish crusts1 which drop off leaving a temporary colored skin4 ,it follows the course of a nerve4 ,the most common seat of this disease is over one or more intercostal 7between the rib7 nerves1 extending from the backbone to the breastbone4 ,it also occurs along the side of the face and temple4 ,causes4--,it is a self-limited disease1 runs its course in a few weeks1 of nervous origin and may be produced by exposure to weather changes1 blows and certain poisons4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,shingles1 ,herb ,remedy for4--#a4 ,make a solution of yerba rheuma1 one ounce to a pint of boiling water1 and apply freely to the part several times a day4 ,the yerba rheuma has an astringent action and contracts the tissues1 relieving the inflammation of the skin4 ,it also relieves the itching4 ,,skin ,,diseases4 #ge #b4 ,shingles1 ,mercury ,ointment for4--,apply night and morning an ointment from the oleate of mercury4 ,this preparation will be found effective1 but care should be taken not to use too much of it1 as oleate of mercury is very powerful4 ,it relieves the burning and itching4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,shingles4--,protect the vesicles from rupture or irritation and relieve the pain4 ,paint the surface with a solution of gun cotton 7collodion74 ,tonics to keep up the strength4 ,,excessive ,,sweating4 7,hyperidrosis74--,this is a disorder of the sweat glands in which sweat is thrown out in excessive quantities4 ,symptoms4--,it may be great only in the armpit where it stains the clothing4 ,when it comes on the hands and feet they may be wet1 clammy and have an offensive odor4 ,they may be soaked1 inflamed and painful4 ,causes4--,the local forms may be due to a nervous condition2 it is often the result of general debility4 ,treatment4--,general tonics are needed and those given under anemia1 which see4 ,applications for the local treatment4--,solution of alum applied to the part will act as an astringent4 ,white oak bark tea is good as anything4 ,it should not be used so strong as to stop sweating entirely4 ,then follow it with dusting powders of starch or boric acid1 containing salicylic acid 7two to five per cent74 ,when it occurs upon the feet use the ,diachylon ointment4 ,it must be made up fresh in a drug store4 ,this is applied on strips of lint or muslin after the parts have been thoroughly washed and dried2 it should be renewed twice daily1 the parts being dried with soft towels and then covered with dusting powder1 followed by the ointment4 ,,freckles4 7,lentigo74--,freckles are an excessive deposit of pigment in the skin4 ,causes4--,exposure to the sun's rays aggravates this condition4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,freckles4 #a4 ,freckles1 ,buttermilk for4--,buttermilk on the face every night4 ,this is a very simple remedy1 and as buttermilk is very easily obtained1 anyone troubled with freckles can try this remedy without very much expense4 ,this simple remedy has been known to cure many cases4 #b4 ,freckles1 to ,remove4--,nitrate of potash applied to the face night and morning is very good1 and the freckles will soon disappear4 #c4 ,freckles1 ,alcohol and ,lemon ,juice for4--,use alcohol and lemon juice freely at night4 ,lemon juice is very good for the skin if applied frequently4 #gf ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #d4 ,freckles1 ,excellent ,lotion for4-- ,rose ,water #d ounces ,alcohol #a_/b ounce ,hydrochloric ,acid #a_/b dram ,mix and apply with sponge or cloth three times daily4 #e4 ,freckles1 ,borax ,water for4--,rain water eight ounces1 borax one-half ounce4 ,mix and dissolve2 wash parts twice daily4 #f4 ,freckles1 ,canadian ,remedy for4--,glycerin1 lemon juice1 rosewater1 equal parts4 ,apply at night with a soft cloth1 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,freckles4--,they are apt to return on exposure to the sun4 ,the following ointment may be of service4 ,care should be taken not to blister3 ,ammoniated ,mercury #a dram ,subnitrate of ,bismuth #a dram ,glycerin ,ointment #a ounce ,mix and apply every other night4 ,,prickly ,,heat ,,rash4--,an acute inflammatory disease of the sweat glands2 minute pimples and vesicles develop4 ,symptoms4--,it occurs upon the body and consists of many pinhead sized bright red pimples and vesicles which are very close together4 ,it appears suddenly1 and is usually accompanied by much sweating and subsides in a short time with slight scaling following4 ,there is itching1 tingling and burning usually present4 ,cause4--,excessive heat in summer in children and weak people4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,prickly ,heat1 ,soda ,water for4--,bathe with saleratus 7baking soda7 water1 dry carefully and apply good talcum powder freely4 #b4 ,prickly ,heat1 ,relief from pain of4-- ,borax ,powder #f drams ,menthol #aj grains ,rose ,water #f ounces ,bathe the parts and between applications dust on lycopodium powder4 ,the borax powder will be found good to cover the parts and muriate of morphia relieves the pain4 ,the rose water is simply put in to dissolve the other ingredients4 #c4 ,prickly ,heat1 a ,hamilton1 ,ontario1 ,mother ,found ,burnt ,cornstarch good for4--,dust with browned cornstarch4 ,this acts like talcum powder and is not so expensive4 ,,skin ,,diseases4 #gg #d4 ,rash1 ,soothing ,ointment for4 l4--,make an ointment of one dram of boric acid powder to one ounce of vaseline4 ,first wash the affected parts with a strong solution of saleratus1 then apply the ointment and dust talcum powder over this4 ,the washing with saleratus is very important as this is a good antiseptic and thoroughly cleanses the parts4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,prickly ,heat4--,it disappears usually in a few days4 ,tonics for the weak1 light clothing1 a light nourishing diet and frequent cold bathing4 ,alcoholic drinks are prohibited4 ,white oak bark tea as a wash for the sweating1 followed by dusting powders of starch1 oatmeal1 and zinc oxide1 etc4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,chafing1 ,fuller's ,earth ,eases4--,wash parts well with boracic acid water1 then dust with fuller's earth1 ,the boracic water is cleansing and fuller's earth is very healing4 ,this is a very simple but effective remedy4 #b4 ,chafing1 ,good ,home ,remedy for4--,usually all that is required is washing the parts well with castile soap and cold water1 and anointing with plain vaselin1 ,this remedy is always at hand1 and is one to be relied upon4 ,vaselin1 as we all know1 is very healing4 #c4 ,chafing1 ,borax and ,zinc ,stops4--,wash parts frequently with cold water and use the following solution3 ,pure ,water #b gills ,powdered ,borax #a teaspoonful ,sulphate of ,zinc #a_/b teaspoonful ,apply by means of a soft rag several times daily4 ,after drying the parts well1 dust with wheat flour1 corn starch or powdered magnesia2 ,the above combination is excellent as the water cleanses the parts and the borax and zinc are very soothing and healing4 #d4 ,chafing1 ,common ,flour good to stop4--,burn common wheat flour until brown4 ,tie in rag and dust chafed parts4 ,,mole4 7,naevus74--,mole is a congenital condition of the skin where there is too much pigment in a circumscribed place4 ,it varies in size from a pin-head to a pea or larger4 ,the face1 neck and back are their usual abiding place4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,moles4--,they should be removed by knife or by electricity4 ,the last is the best1 especially for the hairy variety4 ,causes4--,if they are subject to too much irritation they develop into malignant growth4 ,,enlarged ,,nail4 7,onychauxis74--,the nail may become too long1 thick or wide4 ,treatment4--,remove the cause4 ,trim away the excessive nail tissue with a knife or scissors4 ,in paronychia1 inflammation around the nail1 pieces of lint or cotton should be inserted between the edge of the nail and the inflamed parts1 and wet solution of antiseptics1 like listerine or salt water1 applied with cloths4 #gh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,nail4 7,onychia74 ,treatment4--,cut into the back part if it needs it4 ,that will relieve the tension and pain4 ,sometimes the nail must be removed4 ,the inflammation is at the base 7matrix7 of the nail4 ,,louse1 ,disease of the ,skin ,produced by4--,this is a disease of the skin produced by an animal parasite1 the pediculus or louse4 ,there are the head louse1 pediculus capitis2 the body louse1 pediculus corporis2 the pubis1 7about the genitals7 pediculus pubis4 ,the color of lice is white or gray4 ,they multiply very fast1 the young being hatched out in about six days and within eighteen days are capable of propagating their same species4 ,the nits are glued to the hair with a substance which is secreted by the female louse4 ,,head ,,louse or ,pediculus ,capitis4 ,treatment4--,the symptoms are very apparent4 ,apply pure kerosene1 rub it into the hair thoroughly4 ,it can be mixed with an equal part of balsam of peru4 ,it should be left on the scalp for twelve to twenty-four hours and then removed by a shampoo4 ,other remedies that can be used are1 tincture of staphisagria 7stavesacre71 this can be made into an ointment2 or ointment of ammoniated mercury4 ,the dead nits are removed from the hair by dilute acetic acid or vinegar4 ,cutting the hair is not usually required4 ,an infusion of quassia is good as a wash4 ,body ,louse or ,clothes ,louse 7,pediculus ,corporis74--,this parasite lives in the clothes4 ,it is apt to be found in the folds or seams1 especially where the clothes come in close contact with the skin1 as about the neck1 shoulders and waist4 ,this creature visits the body for its meal4 ,they may produce different kinds of skin troubles like eczema1 boils1 etc4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,lice4--,destroy the lice and their eggs 7ova7 by thoroughly baking or boiling the clothing4 ,the irritated skin can be healed by soothing applications like vaselin1 and oxide of zinc4 7,pediculus ,pubis74--,lice on the hair of the pubis or about the genitals4 ,this is the smallest parasite of the three varieties1 and it attaches itself firmly to the hair with its head buried in the follicular openings1 and it is removed with great difficulty4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,lice4--#a4 ,ointment of mercury1 blue ointment4 ,this is to be used frequently4 ,it is rather unclean and may create a severe inflammation so be careful of it4 #b4 ,solution of corrosive sublimate1 from one to four grains to one ounce of water4 ,this is good and can be used once or twice a day2 rub thoroughly into the parts4 ,it will cause redness and inflammation may follow if too much is used4 ,it is very effective4 ,kerosene with an equal quantity of balsam of peru is a good remedy4 ,,skin ,,diseases #gi ,,blister ,,disease1 7,pemphigus74--,this is an acute or chronic skin disease in which there are blisters of various sizes and shapes1 and these usually occur in crops4 ,symptoms4--,the disease may attack any part of the body4 ,the blisters range from the size of a pea to a large egg4 ,they contain at first a clear fluid1 which soon becomes cloudy and looks more or less like pus4 ,they last several days and then dry up4 ,they do not rupture of themselves very often4 ,it is not catching4 ,causes4--,these are obscure and not understood4 ,a low state of the system is usually found4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,blister ,disease4--,general treatment should be given4 ,arsenic is the best remedy and can be given in the form of ,fowler's solution1 five drops after meals at the beginning far an adult4 ,this should be increased until some poisonous symptoms1 such as bloating in the face is produced4 ,elixir ,quinine1 ,iron and ,strychnine is good as a tonic1 one teaspoonful after meals4 ,regulate the diet1 give nourishing and easily digested food4 ,local ,treatment4--,puncture the blisters4 ,then put on a mild ointment like vaselin2 bran and starch baths can be given in some cases4 ,the length of the time of the disease is uncertain4 ,,the ,,itch ,,disease4 7,psoriasis7 7not ,common ,itch74 ,definition4--,this is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin1 in which there appear upon the skin thick1 adherent1 overlapping1 scales of a shiny1 whitish color1 and these are situated upon a reddish1 slightly raised and sharply outlined 7defined7 base4 ,symptoms4--,they begin as small reddish spots1 sharply defined against the healthy skin4 ,they may be elevated slightly and soon became covered with whitish pearl colored scales4 ,if the scales are picked off1 there is left a smooth red surface1 and from this1 small drops of blood ooze out4 ,no watery or pus-like discharge escapes at any period of this disease4 ,these spots extend at the circumference 7periphery71 reaching the size of the drops1 or of the coins1 or they may run together and form ring-shaped1 or crooked wavy lines of patches1 with a center that is healing up4 ,a few scattered spots may be present1 or large areas may be involved4 ,in rare cases the whole skin is affected4 ,these spots or patches may occur an any part of the body1 but involve the extending part of the limbs1 especially the elbows and knees4 ,there may be slight itching present at times4 ,course of the ,disease4--,it is chronic2 patches may continue indefinitely or they may disappear in one place1 while new crops appear elsewhere4 ,this disease usually appears far the first time between the ages of ten and fifteen2 it may then return at various intervals during a lifetime4 ,it is usually worse during the winter4 #hj ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,causes4--,are usually unknown1 it may occur in all classes and kinds of people4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,itch ,disease4--,remedies for the general symptoms are demanded4 ,the general health must be looked after4 ,stimulating foods and drinks and the use of tobacco are forbidden4 ,arsenic in the form of ,fowler's solution from three to ten drops three times a day2 or the arsenious acid in pills of #a_/ej of a grain three times a day4 ,this medicine must not be used in the acute form1 but only in chronic cases4 ,local ,treatment4--#a4 ,remove the scales first and follow this by stimulating applications unless there is much inflammation4 ,in such cases soothing lotions should be applied4 ,dr4 ,schalek of ,new ,york1 recommends the following3 #b4 ,remove the scales thoroughly with hot water and soap and then apply3 ,chrysarobin #a dram ,ether1 ,alcohol ,equal parts of each and enough to dissolve the first remedy ,collodion #a ounce ,mix and apply with a brush to the parts affected4 ,this solution may cause inflammation and great swelling1 and on that account it should not be used on the face1 it stains the skin4 ,dr4 ,hare recommends a bath only before the application4 ,in that way some scales remain and there is not so much inflammation and swelling resulting4 ,the stain can be removed with a weak solution of chlorinated lime4 #c4 ,tar ,remedy4--,tar is also a good remedy in ointment forms4 ,the skin should be closely watched to find out how sensitive it is to the tar's action1 not only in this but in all skin diseases4 ,drugs should be changed occasionally1 for they lose their efficiency4 #d4 ,tar and ,sulphur ,remedy for4--,never use tar on the face1 it stains4 ,ointment of ,tar #a ounce ,ointment of ,sulphur #a ounce ,mix thoroughly and apply at night4 #e4 ,precipitated ,sulphur #f drams ,tar #f drams ,green ,soap #b ounces ,lard #b ounces ,powdered ,chalk #d drams ,apply frequently4 ,if necessary more lard can be used1 especially if the skin is very tender4 ,,skin ,,diseases #ha #f4 ,another good local application4 ,it is composed of the following ingredients3 ,resorcinol #a dram ,zinc ,oxide #a dram ,rose ,water ,ointment #aj drams ,apply twice a day to the part affected4 ,after mixing the ointment heat it until the resorcinol crystals melt to prevent any irritation of the skin from them4 ,ichthyol #b-a_/b drams ,salicylic ,acid #b-a_/b drams ,pyrogallic ,acid #b-a_/b drams ,olive ,oil #a ounce ,lanoline #a ounce ,mix thoroughly and apply4 ,the result of the disease is always favorable as to life and general health4 ,it yields to treatment1 but it has a tendency to recur4 ,,itch4 ,common ,itch 7,scabies74--,itch is a contagious disease1 due to the presence of an animal parasite4 ,there is intense itching in this disease4 ,the parasite seeks the thin1 tender regions of the skin1 the spaces between the fingers1 wrists and forearms1 the folds in the arm-pit1 the genitals in men and the breasts in women4 ,cause4--,it is always transmitted by contagion4 ,an intimate and long contact is usually needed4 ,a person occupying the same bed with one who has it is liable to take it4 ,the female parasite lives from six to eight weeks1 during which time she lays fifty eggs1 which1 when hatched out1 become impregnated in their turn4 ,,mothers' ,,treatment for ,common ,itch4 #a4 ,mustard ,ointment for4--,make an ointment of cup of fresh lard 7without salt7 and a tablespoonful of dry mustard1 work to cream and apply4 ,this is very soothing4 #b4 ,itch1 ,grandmother's ,cure for4--,sulphur and lard mixed2 rub on at night1 then take a good bath1 using plenty of soap1 every day4 ,the above ingredients are always easily obtained and anyone suffering with this disease will find relief from the itching by using this remedy4 ,it is very soothing4 #c4 ,itch1 ,herb ,ointment for4--,mix the juice of scabious with fresh lard and apply as an ointment4 ,a decoction made from the same herb might be taken at the same time to purify the blood4 ,it is always well to take some blood tonic together with any outward application you may use4 ,some who read the above may know scabious by other names as the morning bride or sweet scabious or devil's bit1 etc4 #d4 ,itch1 ,elecampane ,root ,ointment for4--,boil elecampane root in vinegar1 mix with fresh lard1 beating thoroughly4 ,this is an excellent remedy for itch1 having a very soothing effect and relieving the itching4 #hb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,itch1 ,oatmeal for4--,a poultice of oatmeal and oil of bays2 cures the itch and hard swellings4 ,oatmeal poultices are more stimulating and draw more rapidly than those made of linseed meal4 #f4 ,itch1 a ,mother at ,parma1 ,michigan1 ,sends the ,following4--,make a salve of sulphur and lard and each night apply it to the whole body2 also one tablespoonful internally for three mornings1 then skip three and so on4 ,this is the only thing ,i know of that will cure itch4 ,i have tried it with success4 #g4 ,itch1 ,kerosene for4--,apply kerosene oil1 undiluted1 to the parts several times a day4 ,apply nitrate of mercury ointment to the body4 #h4 ,itch1 ,splendid ,ointment for ,common ,itch4-- ,lac-,sulphur #afj grains ,napthaline #aj grains ,oil ,bergamot #d drops ,cosmoline #a ounce ,rub lac-sulphur into fine powder4 ,sift it into the melted cosmoline and stir until nearly cool1 then add napthaline and oil bergamot4 ,stir until cool4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,itch4--,if the skin is much inflamed or irritable1 soothing baths and ointments should be used at first4 ,there are three indications to be met in the treatment2 first1 to destroy the cause1 the parasite2 second1 to cure the result of their work2 third1 to prevent a return or transmission to others4 ,first ,thing to ,do4--,soak the body thoroughly with soap 7green soap if you have it7 and water1 this softens the outer layer 7epidermis74 ,this layer covers the female parasite which burrows under it4 ,the male does not burrow and it is therefore easier to kill4 ,rub the skin thoroughly with a rough towel after the soaking4 ,this rubbing will remove the outer skin scales and with it some of the parasites4 ,the towel should be boiled at once to prevent it from conveying the parasite to others4 ,then apply the ointment1 which1 if thoroughly applied1 relieves the patient at once4 ,the skin should be well softened and rubbed in order to open every track 7burrow7 of the parasite4 ,allow the ointment to remain on all night and use it for three or four nights successively4 ,ointments4--#a4 ,simple sulphur ointment alone4 #b4 ,oil of ,cale 7from ,juniper7 #a dram ,sulphur ,ointment #b drams ,lanolin #e drams #c4 ,flowers of ,sulphur #f ounces ,oil of ,fagi #f ounces ,white ,chalk #d ounces ,green ,soap #af ounces ,lard #af ounces ,apply at night4 ,this is not so strong4 ,,skin ,,diseases #hc #d4 ,for children the following can be used3 ,sulphur #a dram ,balsam ,peru #a dram ,lard #a ounce ,apply as usual4 #e4 ,the following for adults3 ,precipitated ,sulphur #b drams ,carbonate of ,potash #a dram ,lard ,ointment #a-a_/b ounces ,rub well into the skin4 ,second3--,heal the resultant sores with soothing applications like vaselin and a little camphor in it4 ,third3--,boil and disinfect all underwear and bedding or any article liable to give an abiding place to the parasite4 ,it is easily cured with proper treatment4 ,,dandruff 7,seborrhoea74--,the scurfs or scales 7dandruff7 upon the scalp are formed from seborrhoea4 ,definition4--,the word seborrboea means to flow suet or fatty fluids4 ,seborrhoea is a functional disorder of the sebaceous gland 7fatty1 suet matter7 and this secretion is somewhat altered in character4 ,varieties4--,there are three varieties4 ,these depend upon the character of the material excreted4 #a4 ,oily seborrhoea 7seborrhoea oleosa74 #b4 ,dry seborrhoea 7seborrhoea sicca74 #c4 ,mixed type of both4 ,oily seborrhoea4--,symptoms4--,this appears most frequently upon the nose and forehead and sometimes upon the scalp4 ,the skin looks oily1 glistening1 with the appearance of dust adhering to it4 ,small drops of oil are seen to ooze out of the follicles and when wiped off it reforms at once4 ,the ducts of the follicles appear gaping or they are plugged with black-heads 7comedones74 ,the hair is rendered unusually oily1 when it appears on the scalp1 and it is especially noticeable on bald heads4 ,it is very common in the negro1 almost natural or physiological4 ,dry ,seborrhoea4--,this is a more common form and occurs upon the hairy or non-hairy parts1 but chiefly upon the scalp 7dandruff74 ,the affected parts are covered with grayish1 greasy scales1 which are easily dislodged1 the skin underneath is oily and slate gray in color4 ,this type of the disease forms one type of dandruff4 ,when it is of long standing the hair becomes dry and falls out4 #hd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,mixed type4--,this type is common upon the scalp4 ,the surface is covered1 more or less1 with scales and crusts4 ,if the disease continues long the hair becomes dry1 lusterless and falls out4 ,permanent baldness may result4 ,causes4--,these may be constitutional and local4 ,green sickness 7chlorosis71 disorders of the stomach and bowels are often the cause4 ,local4--,uncleanness1 lack of care of the scalp1 heavy and airtight hats may cause it4 ,some writers claim parasites are the cause4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,dandruff1 ,home ,preparation from ,new ,york ,state ,mother4--,into one pint of water drop a lump of fresh quick-lime1 the size of a walnut2 let it stand all night1 pour off the clear liquid1 strain1 and add one gill of the best vinegar1 wash the roots of the hair with the preparation4 ,it is a good remedy and harmless4 #b4 ,dandruff1 a ,barber's ,shampoo for4--,shampoo with the following3 ,sassafras #e cents worth ,salts of ,tartar #aj cents worth ,ether #aj cents worth ,castile ,soap #e cents worth ,dissolve the above in one gallon of soft water4 ,rinse the hair thoroughly and repeat as often as necessary4 ,this recipe was given me by a barber and ,i find it very good1 #c4 ,dandruff1 ,lemon ,juice for4--,cut a lemon in two1 loosen the hair and rub the lemon into the scalp4 ,do this in the evening before retiring1 for about a week1 then stop for a few nights1 then use for another week1 and so on until cured4 #d4 ,falling ,hair1 a ,brook1 ,ontario1 ,lady ,prevents4--,garden sage1 make a quart sage tea1 add equal parts 7a teaspoonful7 of salt1 borax and rosewater1 and one-half pint of bay rum4 ,wet the head with this every night4 #e4 ,hair ,restoratives1 ,simple and ,harmless4--,a simple and harmless invigorator is as follows3 ,cologne ,water #b ounces ,tincture of ,cantharides #b drams ,oil of ,lavender #aj drops ,oil of ,rosemary #aj drops ,use twice daily4 ,if it makes the scalp a tittle sore1 discontinue for a short time4 #f4 ,dandruff1 ,talcum ,powder an ,excellent ,remedy for4--,take talcum powder and sprinkle in the hair thoroughly1 then brush1 ,this is a very good remedy4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,dandruff4--,if there are general diseases1 they should be treated4 ,,skin ,,diseases #he ,local--,in mild cases1 shampooing with hot water and a good soap may be sufficient when the scales and crusts are thick and abundant2 first soften them with olive oil and then remove them with hot water and green soap4 ,after the scalp has been cleaned1 the remedies should be applied4 ,the remedies should be thoroughly rubbed in and applied in the form of ointments or lotions and used once daily4 ,cutting the hair may be necessary4 ,the odor of sulphur may be overcome by the use of perfume4 ,if the scalp becomes too dry after shampooing some oil should first be applied1 whatever application is used afterwards4 ,remedies4--,resorcin1 sulphur1 salicylic acid1 in combination with other ingredients4 ,some favorite prescriptions are now given3 #a4 ,resorcin #a to #b drams ,pure ,castor ,oil #a dram ,alcohol #b ounces ,mix and rub well into the scalp4 #b4 ,precipitated ,sulphur #a dram ,salicylic ,acid #ae grains ,ointment ,petrolatum #a ounce #c4 ,washed ,sulphur #d drams ,castor ,oil #aj drams ,oil of ,cocoa #a ounces ,balsam of ,peru #a_/b ounce ,apply twice daily4 #d4 ,carbolic ,acid #bj drops to #a dram ,oil of ,almonds #d drams ,oil of ,lemon #a dram ,distilled ,water1 enough to make #b ounces ,apply after washing4 ,the oily type is best treated with lotions and powders4 ,the disease is very obstinate1 but generally gets well4 ,,wen 7,sebaceous ,cyst4 ,steatoma74--,a wen varies in size from a millet seed to an egg1 and it is due to the distention of a sebaceous gland by its retained secretions4 ,they occur most commonly on the scalp1 face and back4 ,they cause no pain1 grow slowly1 and after they have grown to a certain size remain stationary for an indefinite time4 ,sometimes they become inflamed and ulcerate4 ,treatment4--,make a free cut and take the mass out4 ,its covering 7capsule7 or sac must be removed at the same time1 for if any of this membrane 7capsule7 is left it will fill up again4 ,equal parts of fine salt and the yolk of an egg beaten together and applied continuously will eat the skin open and the mass can then be taken out4 ,this is quite painful and takes several days1 while with the knife there is little pain if cocaine is injected and it will all be over in a few minutes4 #hf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,ringworm 7,tinea ,trichophytina74--,ringworm is a contagious disease of the skin1 produced by the presence of a vegetable parasite4 ,the disease affects the hair follicles of the scalp and the beard1 and also of the portions of the body that1 seemingly at least1 have no hair4 ,varieties4--,ringworm affecting the body called ,tinea ,circinata4 ,ringworm affecting the scalp called ,tinea ,tonsurans4 ,ringworm affecting the beard1 etc41 ,tinea ,barbae 7barbers' itch74 ,ringworm of the ,body4--,this type of ringworm usually begins as one or several round1 somewhat raised and very small1 defined congested spots and these are covered with a few branny scales4 ,the disease extends from the circumference and1 while healing in the center1 assumes a shape like a ring and these rings may become as large as a silver dollar and remain the same size for months or years1 or they may go together 7coalesce7 to form circle 7gyrate7 patches4 ,vesicle and pimples frequently crop out at the circumference4 ,mothers' ,remedies for ,ringworm4--#a4 ,gunpowder and ,vinegar for4--,make a paste of gunpowder and vinegar and apply4 ,sometimes one application will be sufficient2 if not1 repeat4 #b4 ,ringworm1 ,cigar ,ashes for4--,wet the sore and cover with cigar ashes4 ,repeat frequently4 ,this will cure if taken in time4 ,this is a very simple and effective remedy4 ,cigar ashes are always easy to obtain and if applied to the ringworm at the very beginning1 the nicotine in the tobacco will draw out the soreness and relieve the inflammation4 #c4 ,ringworm1 ,kerosene for4--,apply kerosene with the finger or a cloth several times a day4 #d4 ,ringworm1 ,ontario ,mother ,cured ,boy of4--,wash head with vinegar and paint with iodine to kill germ4 ,cured a neighbor's boy4 #e4 ,ringworm1 ,another from a ,mother at ,valdosta1 ,georgia4--,burdock root and vinegar4 ,take the dock root and steep it the same as any ordinary herb tea1 then add your vinegar1 making the proportions about half and half4 ,apply this to the affected part4 #f4 ,ringworm1 ,egg ,skin ,remedy for4--,take the inner skin of an egg and wrap around it1 and cover with a piece of cloth4 #g4 ,ringworm1 from a ,mother at ,owosso4 ,michigan4--,take gunpowder and wet it and put it on the sores1 ,this remedy has been tried a great many times and always gives relief when taken right at the beginning4 ,so many people will wait1 thinking the ringworm will disappear of its own accord1 instead of giving some simple home remedy like the above a trial4 ,,skin ,,diseases #hg ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,ringworm4--#a4 ,for infants and children simpler remedies should be used at first4 ,scrub each patch with tincture of green soap1 or merely good soap and water may be employed4 ,then apply tincture of iodine to the patches1 once or twice a day1 enough to irritate the patches4 ,dilute acetic acid1 or dilute carbolic acid will do the same work4 ,a ten per cent solution of sodium hyposulphite is a good remedy also4 #b4 ,corrosive sublimate1 one to four grains to the ounce of water1 is very good to put on the patches4 ,for children the strength should be about one-half grain to the ounce4 #c4 ,ammoniated mercury is also very good to put on4 ,sometimes a combination of remedies will do better1 as follows3 ,milk of ,sulphur #b-a_/b drams ,spirits of ,green ,soap #f drams ,tincture of ,lavender #f drams ,glycerin #a_/b dram #d4 ,pure ,iodine #b ounces ,oil of ,tar #a ounce ,mix with care gradually4 #e4 ,creasote #bj drops ,oil of ,cadini #c drams ,precipitated ,sulphur #c drams ,bicarbonate ,potash #a dram ,lard #a ounce ,mix1 to be used in obstinate cases in adults4 ,ringworm of the ,scalp4--,cautions and ,treatment4--,be careful that others do not catch it from you4 ,separate the child affected4 ,cleanse the diseased parts from time to time by shampooing with a strong soap4 ,the hair over the whole scalp should be clipped short and the affected parts shaved1 or if allowed1 the hairs in the affected parts pulled out4 ,the remedies are then applied if possible in the shape of ointments1 which are thoroughly rubbed in4 ,vaselin and lanolin are better as a base for the medicine1 as they penetrate deeper4 ,following remedies are the most valuable3 #a4 ,carbolic acid1 one to two drams to glycerin one ounce4 #b4 ,oleate of mercury1 strength ten to twenty per cent4 #c4 ,sulphur ,ointment1 ten to twenty per cent strength4 #d4 ,tincture of ,iodine4 ,this variety lasts longer than the ringworms on the body1 months sometimes are required to cure it4 ,,barber',s ,,itch 7,ringworm of the ,beard74--,mother's ,remedies4 #a4 ,standard ,remedy for4--,plain vaselin two ounces1 venice turpentine one-half ounce1 red precipitate one-half ounce4 ,apply locally4 ,great care should be taken not to expose affected parts to cold and draughts while ointment is in use1 especially if affected surface is large4 ,the above is a standard remedy and will be found very effective in all cases of barber's itch4 ,the vaselin will assist in healing the sores and softening up the scabs4 #hh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,barber's ,itch1 ,healing ,ointment for4--,plain vaselin four ounces1 sulphur two ounces1 sal-ammoniac powder two drams4 ,mix and apply daily after cleansing the parts thoroughly with castile soap and soda water4 ,this is also an almost infallible cure for common itch4 ,the vaselin is very good and healing1 while the sulphur has a soothing effect and is a good antiseptic4 #c4 ,barber's ,itch1 ,reliable ,remedy for4--,citrine ointment one dram1 vaselin or cosmolin one ounce4 ,mix thoroughly4 ,wash the affected parts clean and apply this ointment on a soft rag three times a day4 ,this is a standard remedy and one to be relied upon4 ,it is very soothing and has great healing properties4 #d4 ,barber's ,itch1 ,sulphur and ,lard for4--,sulphur and lard mixed together and applied three or four times a day4 ,have found this to be the best of anything ever used for barber's itch4 ,this remedy will be found very good if the case is not very severe4 ,if the face is covered with sores1 filled with pus and of long standing a stronger treatment should be used4 ,see other ,mothers' ,remedies1 also ,doctors' ,treatment4 #e4 ,barber's ,itch1 ,cuticura ,ointment for4--,apply cuticura ointment to the sores1 and as it draws out the water press a clean cloth against the sore to absorb the water4 ,this will generally draw the water out in three or four days4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,barber's ,itch4--,pulling out the hairs or close shaving every day4 ,keep the affected parts soaking with olive oil for two successive days4 ,the evening of the third day the shampoo is employed1 the skin is washed free from crusts and scales1 shave cleanly4 ,after shaving bathe the parts for ten minutes with borated water1 as hot as can be borne2 while this is being done1 all pustules or points where there is a mucous fluid coming out to the surface are opened with a clean needle4 ,sponge freely over the affected surface with a strong solution of hyposulphite of sodium for several minutes and not allow it to dry2 this solution may contain one dram and perhaps more to the ounce4 ,after a thorough and final washing with hot water1 the tender skin is carefully dried and gently smeared with a sulphur ointment containing one to two drams of sulphur to the ounce of vaselin1 often with the addition of from one-quarter to one-half grain of mercuric sulphide4 ,in the morning wash the ointment off with soap and water1 the sodium solution is reapplied and a borated or salicylated powder is thoroughly dusted and kept over the parts during the day and apply ointment at night4 ,the shaving must be repeated at least the next day4 ,as soon as there are no pustules 7lumps71 or they have diminished in size1 the ointment at night is superseded by the use of the dusting powder4 ,the washing with very hot water and with the solution hyposulphite is continued nightly1 when the inflammation excited by the parasite is limited to the follicles that are invaded4 ,continue the dusting powder after the ointment is discontinued4 ,,skin ,,diseases #hi ,,wart 7,verucca74 ,mothers' ,remedies4--#a4 ,an ,application for1 also ,good for ,cuts and ,lacerations4--,make a lotion of ten drops tincture of marigold to two ounces of water and apply4 ,this is also good for severe cuts and lacerations4 ,it may be applied by cloths or bandages if the case requires4 #b4 ,warts1 ,match and ,turpentine ,wash4--,dissolve matches in turpentine and apply to wart three or four times1 ,this preparation helps to eat them away and if kept on too long is apt to produce a sore2 care should therefore be taken in using this remedy4 #c4 ,warts1 ,muriate of ,ammonia for4--,take a piece of muriate of ammonia1 moisten and rub on the wart night and morning2 after a week's treatment the wart1 if not extra large1 will disappear4 #d4 ,warts1 ,turpentine for4--,rub frequently with turpentine for a few days and they will disappear4 ,this is a very simple remedy1 but a good one1 and worth trying if you are afflicted with warts4 #e4 ,warts1 to ,remove4--,the juice of the marigold frequently applied is effectual in removing them4 ,or wash them with tincture of myrrh4 #f4 ,warts1 ,milkweed ,removes4--,let a drop of the common milkweed soak into the wart occasionally1 the wart will loosen and fall out4 ,this can be applied as often as convenient2 here in ,canada we do not have to go far to get a plant4 #g4 ,the following is a good application3 ,salicylic ,acid #a_/b dram ,cannabis ,indicia #e grains ,collodion #a ounce ,mix and apply to the wart4 ,tincture of thuja is very good in some cases when applied daily4 ,,hives1 ,nettle ,rash 7,urticaria74 ,causes4--,foods such as shell fish1 strawberries1 cheese1 pickles1 pork and sausages4 ,medicines that may cause it4--,quinine1 copaiba1 salicylic acid1 etc4 ,disorders of the stomach and bowels4 ,insects1 like mosquito1 bedbug1 etc4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,slippery ,elm4--,slippery elm used as a wash and taken as a drink4 ,slippery elm is especially good for any skin disease1 as it is very soothing to the parts and relieves the itching4 ,if taken as a drink it acts on the kidneys and bowels1 throwing off all the impurities4 #b4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,external and ,internal ,home ,medicine for4--,bathe with weak solution of vinegar4 ,internal remedy2 sweet syrup of rhubarb with small lump of saleratus 7size of a pea7 dissolved in it4 ,this dose was given to a two-year-old child4 ,the rhubarb helps to rid the stomach and bowels of its impurities1 relieving the disease1 as hives are usually due to some disorder of the kidneys and bowels4 #ij ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,tea and ,powder for4--,rub with buckwheat flour2 this will relieve the itching almost immediately4 ,sassafras tea is a good internal remedy4 #d4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,catnip ,tea for4--,boil catnip leaves to make a tea1 slightly sweeten and give about six or eight teaspoonfuls at bed time and keep patient out of draughts4 ,the tea can be taken throughout the day also4 ,if taken hot on going to bed it causes sweating and care should be taken not to catch cold while the pores are opened4 #e4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,mother from ,buckhorn1 ,florida1 says following is a sure ,cure for4--,grease with poplar bud stewed down until strong2 take out buds1 add one teaspoonful lard1 stew all the water out4 ,grease and wrap up in wool blanket4 #f4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 from a ,mother at ,new ,milford1 ,pennsylvania4--,one tablespoonful castor oil first4 ,then put one tablespoonful salts and cream tartar in glass of water2 take one spoonful before eating4 ,have used this and found it excellent4 ,the castor oil acts on the bowels and the cream of tartar on the blood4 #g4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,buttermilk for4--,buttermilk applied two or three times a day4 ,found this to be good for nettle rash4 ,buttermilk is very soothing and will relieve the itching4 ,this is an old tried remedy4 #h4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,baking ,soda ,wash for4--,make a strong solution of common baking soda1 about three teaspoonfuls to pint of water4 ,sponge or bathe body thoroughly4 ,any mother who has a child in the house knows how valuable baking soda is in case of burns1 on account of its cooling properties4 ,for this same reason it will be found excellent for above disease1 as it will relieve the itching and is very soothing4 ,good for children if used not quite as strong4 #i4 ,hives or ,nettle ,rash1 ,canada ,blue ,clay for4--,mix up blue clay and water to make a paste4 ,leave until dry and then wash off4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,hives or ,nettle ,rash4--,remove causes4 ,bowels and kidneys should act freely4 ,abstain from eating for a day or two if necessary4 ,for the ,itching4--,diluted vinegar1 applied is effective4 ,also camphor4 ,cream of ,tartar #b ounces ,epsom ,salts #b ounces ,take three or four teaspoonfuls to move the bowels1 or one teaspoonful every three hours if the bowels are regular enough4 ,for a child one year old1 give one teaspoonful in water every three hours until the bowels move freely4 ,,sunburn4--,when severe1 sunburn may present the symptoms of inflammation of the skin4 ,then there will be redness1 swelling and pain followed by deep discoloration of the skin4 ,,skin ,,diseases #ia ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,sunburn4--#a4 ,lemon ,juice and ,vinegar for4--,an application of the juice of a lemon or vinegar4 #b4 ,sunburn1 ,ammonia ,water for4--,ammonia will remove sunburn in one night4 ,care should be taken in using this remedy4 ,the ammonia should be diluted half with water and not used too often4 #c4 ,sunburn1 ,relief from ,pain and ,smarting of4--,benzoated zinc ointment or vaselin applied to the affected parts is sure to give relief and avoid much pain and smarting4 #d4 ,sunburn1 ,preparation for4--,i have found nothing better than mentholatum4 ,mentholatum is simply a mixture of vaselin or cosmolin and menthol4 ,they are both very healing1 and will be found beneficial4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,sunburn4--,soothing ointments and dusting powders are generally sufficient for sunburn4 ,talcum powder 7,mennen's borated71 rice powder1 oatmeal powders are good and healing4 ,the following are good3 #a4 ,oxide of ,zinc ,powder #a_/b ounce ,powdered ,camphor #a-a_/b dram ,powdered ,starch #a ounce ,mix4 ,dust on the parts4 #b4 ,powdered ,starch #a ounce ,powdered ,camphor #a dram ,well mixed and applied is soothing to the parts4 #c4 ,the following is a good combination3 ,carbonate of ,lead #a dram ,powdered ,starch #a dram ,ointment of ,rose ,water #a ounce ,olive ,oil #b drams ,mix and apply to the inflamed skin4 ,,gangrene4--,this is the death of a part of the body in mass4 ,there are two forms1 moist and dry4 ,dry ,gangrene4--,this is a combination produced by a loss of water from the tissues4 ,the skin becomes dark and wrinkled and is often hard1 like leather4 ,senile or old age gangrene1 and really due to the arterial sclerosis1 usually occurs in the lower extremities1 involving the toes4 ,a slight injury may first start up the trouble4 ,the pain in this variety is not usually great4 #ib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,gangrene1 ,remedy from ,new ,york that cured a ,gangrenous ,case4--,a man aged #gd years had a sore below the knee for fifteen years2 at last gangrene appeared in his foot and three physicians pronounced his case hopeless on account of his age4 ,i was called as a neighbor and found the foot swollen to twice its natural size1 and the man in pain from head to foot4 ,i ordered cabbage leaves steamed until wilted1 then put them over the limb from knee to foot and covered with a cloth4 ,in about fifteen minutes they were black1 so we removed them and put on fresh ones1 repeating the change until the leaves did not turn black4 ,then the sore was thoroughly cleansed with a weak solution of saleratus and while wet was thickly covered with common black pepper and wrapped up4 ,the saleratus water and pepper was changed night and morning until the sore was entirely healed4 ,after the third day this man had no pain1 and in four weeks was entirely healed4 ,a year later he said he had never had any trouble with it or with rheumatism which he had had for years before4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,gangrene4--,the skin should be treated4 ,poultices sometimes may be good1 or bottles of hot water around the parts4 ,a general tonic should be given4 ,moist ,gangrene4 ,causes4--,wounds1 fractures1 injuries1 pressure from lying in bed and frost bite4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,moist ,gangrene4--,remove the cause if possible4 ,this kind is more dangerous1 and a physician should be called as the best treatment that can be given is none too good4 ,,blister4--,this is a watery elevation of the outer skin4 ,it is caused by rubbing1 for instance of a shoe1 friction from anything1 or from burns4 ,it frequently appears on the hands after working for some time at manual labor1 when the hands are not accustomed to work4 ,it is the common blister which hardly needs much describing4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,blister4--#a4 ,linseed ,oil for4--,linseed oil used freely4 ,this is a very good remedy because it is soothing4 ,any good soothing lotion or salve that will draw out the soreness and pain is helpful4 #b4 ,blister4 ,a ,method of ,raising a ,blister4--,if a blister is needed take an ordinary thick tumbler1 rub alcohol inside and around the rim1 then invert over a piece of cotton1 saturated with alcohol and ignited2 after a few minutes the glass may be removed and clapped on the surface of the body4 ,as the glass contains rarified air the flesh will be drawn up into it and a blister formed4 ,,ivy ,,poisoning4--,the parts usually affected are the hands1 face1 the genitals1 the arms1 the thighs and neck4 ,symptoms4--,these usually appear soon4 ,red patches1 with scanty or profuse watery pimples1 with a watery discharge after bursting4 ,there is swelling1 intense burning and itching4 ,the parts sometimes swell very much and look watery4 ,the person can hardly keep from scratching4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,ivy ,poisoning1 ,buttermilk and ,copperas for4--,wash in copperas and buttermilk three or four times a day4 ,have seen this used and it helped4 ,the copperas and buttermilk is very good when applied to the parts immediately after the poison is discovered4 ,the copperas acts very much like sugar of lead and in some cases is very much more effective4 ,,skin ,,diseases #ic #b4 ,ivy ,poisoning1 ,cure for4-- ,bromine #aj to #bj drops ,olive ,oil #a ounce ,mix4 ,rub the mixture gently into the affected parts three or four times a day4 ,the bromine being volatile the solution should be freshly made4 ,this remedy is frequently used by physicians1 and is very effective4 ,,chapped ,,hands ,,and ,,face4 ,mothers' ,remedies4--#a4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,quince ,seed ,cream for4--,soak one teaspoonful of quince seeds in one cup warm water over night4 ,strain through a cloth and add one ounce glycerin1 five cents' worth bay rum1 and perfume if you choose4 #b4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,soothing ,lotion for4--,bathe them in soft water using ivory soap and ,indian meal2 when dry bathe in vinegar4 ,have tried this treatment and my hands feel soft and easy after treatment4 ,it would be best to dilute the vinegar with water one-half4 #c4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,glycerin for4--,use glycerin freely4 ,glycerin is very irritating to some people1 then again it works like a charm4 ,you can tell only by trying it4 #d4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,carbolic ,salve for4--,we always use a good carbolic salve for these1 as we have found nothing better for sores of any kind4 ,a few drops of carbolic acid added to any good salve will give you the above4 #e4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,glycerin and ,lemon ,juice for4--,two-thirds glycerin1 one-third lemon juice1 mix well together2 apply nights4 #f4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,camphor ,ice for4--,camphor ice4 ,apply frequently after thoroughly washing and drying the hands4 #g4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,remedy from a ,new ,york ,lady4-- ,glycerin #d ounces ,cologne #b ounces ,benzoin #a_/b ounce ,rain water #a pint ,mix thoroughly and apply to the hands after washing4 ,this remedy has also been used for years by a friend1 and we have proved it good4 ,if applied frequently during the winter the hands will not chap4 #h4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,rose ,cream for4--,get ten cents' worth of rose water1 five cents' worth of glycerin and the juice of one lemon4 ,mix and rub on the affected parts1 #i4 ,chapped ,hands1 ,preventive for4--,a little diluted honey or almond oil will restore softness and prevent chapping4 #id ,,mothers' ,,remedies #aj4 ,chapped ,hands or ,face1 from a ,twin ,falls ,idaho1 ,mother4--,one-fourth ounce gum tragacanth dissolved in one and half pints of soft water2 then add ounce each of alcohol1 glycerin and witch-hazel1 also a little perfume4 ,i find this one of the best remedies ,i ever used for sore or chapped hands4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,chapped ,hands4-- #a4 ,subnitrate of ,bismuth #c drams ,oleate of ,zinc #c drams ,lycopodium #b drams ,mix4 ,apply to the parts three times daily4 #b4 ,powdered camphor mixed with vaselin is healing4 #c4 ,ointment of water of roses 7cold cream7 is a soothing application4 ,it can be improved by adding a little glycerin and benzoic acid--this keeps it sweet in warm weather4 #d4 ,powdered zinc oxide1 or starch as a dusting powder4 ,,face ,,creams1 ,mothers' ,preparations4--l4 ,cream of ,pond ,lilies4--,this agrees especially well with oily skins2 will keep indefinitely4 ,orange ,flower ,water1 triple #f ounces ,deodorized ,alcohol #a-a_/b ounces ,bitter ,almonds1 blanched and beaten in a mortar #a ounce ,white ,wax #a dram ,spermaceti #a dram ,oil of ,benne #a dram ,shaving ,cream #a dram ,oil of ,bergamot #ab drops ,oil of ,cloves #f drops ,oil of ,neroli ,bigrade #f drops ,borax #a_/e ounce ,dissolve the borax in the orange flower water1 slightly warmed4 ,mix the wax1 spermaceti1 oil of benne and shaving cream in a bainmaire1 at gentle heat4 ,then stir in the perfumed water and almonds4 ,strain through a clean muslin strainer1 place in a mortar and while stirring gradually work in the alcohol in which the oils have been previously dissolved4 #b4 ,face ,cream1 ,when ,facing our ,north ,winds1 in ,canada1 ,i ,use this4--,honey1 almond meal1 and olive oil to form paste4 ,use after getting skin cleaned4 ,i used it myself and find it good when going out driving4 #c4 ,face ,cream1 ,lanolin ,cream4-- ,lanolin #a ounce ,sweet ,almond ,oil #a_/b ounce ,boric ,acid #dj drops ,tincture of ,benzoin #aj drops ,this is a good skin food to be rubbed into the skin with the tips of the fingers4 #d4 ,face ,cream1 ,cucumber ,lotion4-- ,expressed ,juice of cucumbers #a_/b pint ,deodorized ,alcohol #a-a_/b ounces ,oil of ,benne #c-a_/d ounces ,shaving ,cream #a dram ,blanched ,almonds #a-c_/d drams ,,skin ,,diseases #ie ,the preparation of this is the same as for almond lotion4 ,it is an excellent cosmetic to use in massaging the face and throat1 as it not only tones any relaxed tissues1 but also may be used to cleanse the skin during the day4 ,a complexion brush is an excellent investment2 one should be chosen that has fine camel's hair bristle's4 ,it should be used in connection with good soap4 #e4 ,face ,cream1 ,almond ,lotion to ,whiten and ,soften the ,skin4-- ,bitter ,almonds1 blanched and beaten #d ounces ,orange ,flower ,water #ab ounces ,curd ,soap 7or any fine toilet soap7 #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,bergamot #ej drops ,oil of ,cannelle #aj drops ,oil of ,almonds #bj drops ,alcohol 7#fe solution7 #d ounces ,powder or break up the soap2 dissolve in the orange flower water by heating in a bain-maire1 gradually work almonds into the soap and water4 ,strain and finish as directed above4 ,this is a bland lotion1 very cleansing1 whitening and softening4 #f4 ,face ,cream4 the ,cold ,ontario ,wind ,harmless ,when ,using this4--,wash in warm water1 rub face dry with corn-meal4 ,this takes place of bottle cream4 ,,frost ,,bites4--,keep the patient in a cold atmosphere1 or put into a cold bath and the frozen part rubbed with snow or ice until sensation is felt and color returns2 then discontinue the rubbing and apply ice water compresses4 ,stimulants such as brandy1 coffee and hot drinks are given1 but external heat is only gradually permitted1 for the circulation returns very slowly to the frost-bitten parts1 and in trying to hasten it1 we run the risk of producing or1 at least1 increasing the tendency to gangrene of the frozen parts4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,frost ,bites4 ,remedy from ,northern ,new ,york4--,soak the parts affected in kerosene oil2 this will soon draw out the frost4 #b4 ,frost ,bites1 ,roasted ,turnips for4--,roasted turnips bound to the parts frosted4 ,this is a very soothing application1 but should not be put on warm4 ,cold applications are what are needed in frost bites4 ,transcriber's ,note3 ,from the ,mayo ,clinic 7#bjje73 #a4 ,get out of the cold4 #b4 ,warm hands by tucking them into your armpits4 ,if your nose1 ears or face is frostbitten1 warm the area by covering it with dry1 gloved hands4 #c4 ,don't rub the affected area1 especially with snow4 #d4 ,if there's any chance of refreezing1 don't thaw out the affected areas4 ,if they're already thawed out1 wrap them up so they don't refreeze4 #e4 ,get emergency medical help if numbness remains during warming4 ,if you can't get help immediately1 warm severely frostbitten hands or feet in warm--not hot--water4 ,,bunions4--,this is a lump over a joint usually of the big toe1 usually due to pressure and a wrong position of the surfaces of the joint4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,bunions1 ,remedy from ,your ,flower ,garden4--,peel the outside skin from the leaf of ',live ,forever' and apply as a poultice4 ,repeat until cured4 ,this is a very good remedy and one that should be tried if you are troubled with bunions or corns4 #if ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,bunions1 ,a ,cure for4-- ,tincture of ,iodine #b drams ,tincture of ,belladonna #b drams ,apply twice a day with camel's hair brush4 ,this mixture when applied will have a drawing effect1 and care should be taken not to leave it on too long1 as it will irritate the parts and make it very sore4 #c4 ,bunions1 ,iodine for4--,apply tincture of iodine to the bunion night and morning4 ,this will reduce size2 if used at first will entirely remove4 #d4 ,bunions1 ,tested ,remedy for4--,take about one teaspoonful salicylic acid in two tablespoons of lard1 and apply night and morning4 ,before doing this apply adhesive plasters to the affected parts4 ,this is a standard remedy4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,bunions4--,rest of the part1 cold applications and liniments4 ,,chilblains4 7,erythema ,pernio74--,this occurs usually in people with a feeble circulation or scrofulous constitution1 usually seen in the young or very old4 ,the redness shows most1 as a rule1 on the hands and feet4 ,the redness may be either a light or dusky shade4 ,it itches and burns especially when near artificial heat4 ,the redness disappears on pressure1 and the parts are cool rather than hot4 ,it is an inflammation that follows freezing or a frost-bite4 ,it may return for years at the return of cold weather4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,chilblains1 a ,cure for4--,equal parts of extract of rosemary and turpentine4 ,apply night and morning until cured4 ,the rosemary is very soothing1 and the turpentine creates a drawing sensation4 ,it has cured many cases of chilblains4 #b4 ,chilblains1 ,witch-hazel for4--,bathe feet in lukewarm water and soda and apply carbolized witch-hazel4 ,this remedy is very soothing1 and always give relief4 #c4 ,broken ,chilblains1 ,ointment for4-- ,sweet ,oil #a_/b pint ,venice ,turpentine #a-a_/b ounce ,fresh ,lard #a_/d pound ,beeswax #a-a_/b ounce ,simmer gently together in a pan water bath until the beeswax is melted1 stirring until cool4 ,when it is ready for use apply on going to bed on a soft rag4 #d4 ,chilblains1 ,vinegar ,cure4--,soak the feet in a weak solution of vinegar1 then rub good with vaselin or oil4 #e4 ,chilblains1 ,home-made ,salve for4-- ,fresh ,lard #b ounces ,venice ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,gum ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,melt together1 stirring briskly4 ,when cold it is ready for use4 #f4 ,chilblains1 ,common ,glue for4--,put a little common 7dissolved7 glue in hot water and soak the feet in it4 ,repeat if necessary4 ,this is very good and gives relief4 ,illustration3 ,hearth1 ,stomach and ,appendix ,,skin ,,diseases #ig #g4 ,chilblains1 the ,onion ,cure for4--,raw onion rubbed on chilblains every night and morning4 ,the onion seems to have a very soothing effect upon the chilblains1 and this remedy has been known to cure many stubborn cases4 ,it is always well to soak the feet well before applying this treatment1 as the juice from the onion will penetrate more quickly4 #h4 ,chilblains1 the ,hemlock ,remedy for4--,hemlock twigs mixed with lard and pounded until it is green1 then bound on4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,chilblains4--,thick woolen stockings1 mittens and ear protections should be worn4 ,daily cold baths1 especially of such parts1 should be taken4 ,alcohol applied to the parts1 full strength1 will harden the tissues4 ,camphor also is good4 ,internal4--,iron should be given to establish a better circulation and give strength4 ,tincture of iron1 five drops three times a day1 is good4 ,external4--#a4 ,alum as a wash applied to the parts4 #b4 ,ointment of ichthyol1 one-half strength1 is very good in some cases4 #c4 ,rosin made in an ointment is also good to relieve some cases4 #d4 ,lard and iodine ointment is excellent for some4 #e4 ,the following is also good3 ,prepared ,chalk #a ounce ,powdered ,camphor #aj grains ,linseed ,oil #b ounces ,balsam of ,peru #bj drops ,mix and apply4 ,,digestive ,,organs1 ,,diseases ,,of4 ,,canker ,,sore ,,mouth4 7,aphthous ,stomatitis47--,this is a variety of inflammation of the mouth where there are one or more vesicles 7cankers7 upon the edges of the tongue1 the cheek or the lips4 ,causes4--,they are most common in children between two and six years of age2 but are not rare in adults4 ,predisposing causes are spring and autumn1 tuberculosis1 teething1 poor nutrition1 stomach and bowel disorders4 ,symptoms4--,the vesicles soon rupture and leave the ulcer 7canker74 ,there may be a few or many1 pin-head or split pea in size1 along the edges of the tongue1 inside the cheeks4 ,they are very tender4 #ih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,raspberry ,leaf for4--,infuse a handful of raspberry leaves in a half pint of boiling water for fifteen minutes2 when cold strain and add two ounces tinc4 of myrrh1 rinse the mouth with a little of it two or three times a day1 swallow a little each time until relieved4 ,this is also good for spongy gums1 loose teeth1 bad breath and for gently correcting and cleansing the stomach4 #b4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,oak ,bark ,tea for4--,red ,oak bark1 a little salt and pepper4 ,the bark should be boiled down to make a good strong tea1 according to age of person4 ,the salt has an astringent effect upon the mouth and is also a good antiseptic4 ,the pepper should not be used when the parts are very red and inflamed4 ,it should be used only when they are rather sluggish4 #c4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,boracic acid for4--,rinse the mouth with a solution of boracic acid and put some of the dry powder on the canker1 ,this is a very good remedy as the boracic acid is a good antiseptic and is especially good for children and mild cases of canker sore mouth4 #d4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,canker ,weed ,tea for4--,apply canker weed found in the woods4 ,a small plant with dark green leaves spotted with white4 ,make a tea of the canker weed by steeping it1 then strain and apply to the affected parts4 ,this is a very good remedy4 #e4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,honey and ,borax for4--,honey and borax used as a mouth wash or swabbing is excellent4 ,the honey is very soothing and the borax is a good antiseptic4 #f4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,wild ,turnip for4--,dried wild turnip grated fine and put in mouth4 ,i know this is excellent4 #g4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,alum for4--,take a piece of alum1 rub on the canker often4 #h4 ,canker ,sore ,mouth1 ,borax ,water for4--,rinse the mouth well with a weak solution of borax water1 then put a little dry borax on the canker4 ,they will generally heal after one or two applications4 #i4 ,sore ,mouth1 ,common and ,effective ,remedy for4--,make an infusion of sumach bobs 7not the poison ones1 of course74 ,good for sore throat when used as a gargle and a little swallowed frequently4 ,this is a very effective remedy and is also good for sore mouth4 #aj4 ,sore ,mouth1 ,shoemaker ,root and ,borax good for4--,take the inside bark of shoemaker root and steep it2 strain1 add a little borax2 have known it to take off canker where doctors failed4 ,if the above cannot be secured make a tea from common strawberry leaves4 ,you can use this for a baby by swabbing the mouth1 and ,i have known some mothers to throw in a small piece of alum making it stronger for an older person4 ,,digestive ,,organs #ii #a4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,canker ,sore ,mouth4--,if from the diseases mentioned treat them4 ,in the meantime to relieve the local conditions keep the mouth clean and use as a mouth wash boric acid1 one teaspoonful to a cup of warm water4 #b4 ,burnt alum applied directly to the part is good4 #c4 ,nitrate of silver pencil applied directly to the canker until it turns whitish1 cures in a few applications4 ,use twice a day4 #d4 ,a wash of sage tea is good also1 but it must be strong4 #e4 ,the juice of a ripe tomato is good applied locally4 ,sore mouth should be kept absolutely clean4 ,thrush frequently comes from uncleanness4 ,,gangrenous ,,stomatitis4--,this is a rapidly spreading gangrenous affection of the cheeks and forms a rare occurrence and ending fatally in most cases4 ,the trouble may extend to the jaws and lips4 ,causes4--,it is more common in girls and boys and usually appears between the ages of two and five years4 ,it is worse in the low countries like ,holland1 but it is not contagious4 ,it is more likely to attack the sickly children suffering from the effects of overcrowding4 ,it may follow diseases like scarlet fever1 typhoid fever1 smallpox1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,it usually affects first the mucous membrane of one cheek1 near the corner of the mouth1 as a dark1 ragged1 sloughing ulcer and spreads for two or three days before the substance of the cheek is infected4 ,if you grasp the cheek between the thumb and finger you can then feel a hard and sensitive lump4 ,the cheek may be eaten through by the third day1 though a week generally passes before this happens4 ,there is a burning watery discharge from the unhealthy wound4 ,the breath smells terribly and it is almost unbearable4 ,the gangrene may spread over one half of the face of the side affected4 ,,treatment4--,the death rate is eighty to ninety per cent4 ,this is a very dangerous disease and a doctor must be in attendance4 ,cut1 away all the dead tissue by using burning caustics1 such as fuming nitric acid1 solid zinc chloride1 nitrate of silver1 carbolic acid on the actual canker4 ,sometimes mild applications like sub nitrate of bismuth1 chloride of potash or the following do well3-- ,sulphate of copper #b drams ,powdered cinchona #a_/b ounce ,water enough to make #d ounces ,mix and apply4 ,peroxide of hydrogen is good as a disinfectant or boric acid solution1 etc41 may be used4 ,keep up the patient's strength4 ,fortunately this disease is rare4 ,i have never seen a case in practice4 ,salivation4--,stop the mercury1 keep the bowels open and use the same antiseptic washes as directed for sore mouth4 #ajj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,chlorate of ,potash ,solution1 ,soda ,solutions1 ,boracic ,acid ,solutions4--,brush the ulcers with nitrate of silver sticks4 ,keep the mouth clean with hot water washes and some of the antiseptics put in the water as boric acid1 soda1 glycothymotine1 listerine1 etc4 ,,acute ,,dyspepsia4--7,acute ,indigestion1 ,acute ,gastritis74 ,gaster is the ,greek for stomach2 itis means inflammation1--thus acute inflammation of the stomach4 ,it may be acute or chronic4 ,when acute it may be called acute gastritis1 acute gastric catarrh1 acute dyspepsia or acute indigestion4 ,when chronic it may be called chronic gastritis1 chronic catarrh of the stomach1 chronic dyspepsia or chronic indigestion4 ,causes4--,this is a very common complaint and is usually caused by eating foods that are hard to digest1 which either themselves irritate the stomach1 or remain undigested1 decompose1 and so excite an acute dyspepsia1 or indigestion1 or it may be caused by eating or taking in more than the stomach can digest4 ,a frequent cause is eating decomposing food1 particularly in hot weather4 ,alcohol is another great cause4 ,symptoms4--,in mild cases4 ,distress in the stomach1 headache1 weary feeling1 thirst1 nausea1 belching of wind1 sour food1 and vomiting2 the tongue is heavily coated and the saliva increased4 ,in children there are loose bowels and colicky pains4 ,it lasts rarely more than twenty-four hours4 ,vomiting usually relieves the patient4 ,severe cases4--,these may set in with a chill2 fever #ajb or #ajc4 ,the tongue is much coated1 breath foul and frequent vomiting1 loss of appetite1 great thirst1 tenderness in region of the stomach2 repeated vomiting of food at first1 then of bile stained fluid with mucus2 constipation or diarrhea4 ,attacks last one to five days4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,mustard and ,molasses for4--,mustard is an excellent household remedy kept in every home4 ,a tablespoonful of white mustard mingled with two ounces of molasses and then taken once a day will act gently on the bowels and is a beneficial remedy in dyspepsia4 ,by acting upon the bowels it relieves the stomach of any food that may have caused a disturbance and relieves the dyspepsia4 #b4 ,flatulent ,dyspepsia1 ,wormwood tea for4--,wormwood1 one to two teaspoonfuls1 water one pint4 ,make a tea and take from one to four teaspoonfuls daily4 ,this is an old tried remedy and one that should be given a trial if affected with dyspepsia4 #c4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,dry salt for4--,one-half teaspoon dry salt taken before each meal4 ,knew a gentleman who was nearly worn out with this trouble and entirely cured himself with this simple remedy4 ,it is always well to give these simple remedies a fair trial1 before resorting to strong drugs4 ,salt is a good stimulant4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aja #d4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,chicken ,gizzard ,skin for4--,four ounces good brandy1 one-fourth pound of loaf sugar1 one tablespoonful pulverized chicken gizzard skin1 one teaspoonful ,turkish rhubarb dried on paper stirring constantly2 this prevents griping2 the chicken gizzard skin is the lining of the gizzard which should be thoroughly cleaned and dried then pulverized4 ,to prepare put brandy and sugar together 7crush the sugar71 light a paper and set fire to the brandy2 let burn until sugar is dissolved1 then add the gizzard skin and rhubarb1 stir together and if too thick add a little water and boil up4 ,dose 3--,infant1 one-half teaspoonful every four hours2 child1 one teaspoonful every four hours2 adult1 one tablespoonful every four hours4 ,have used this remedy for a great many years and given it to a great many people who have worn out all other remedies4 #e4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 an ,excellent ,tonic for4-- ,tincture ,gentian ,compound #b ounces ,tincture ,rhubarb #b ounces ,tincture ,ginger #a_/b ounce ,essence ,peppermint #b ounces ,bicarbonate ,soda #a_/b ounce ,water to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,for acute cases of indigestion where the stomach and bowels are full and distended1 or sour stomach1 spitting up of food4 ,this will often relieve at once and with continued use relieves entirely4 #f4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,fruit ,diet ,cure for4--,persons afflicted with this disease would find great relief if they would confine themselves to a diet of fruit only for several days4 ,this gives the stomach an opportunity to rest up and get back to its natural state4 #g4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,hickory ,ashes for4--,take a swallow of hickory limb ashes and water three times a day4 #h4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,salt and water for4--,drink sal and water before eating breakfast4 #i4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,slippery ,elm for4--,chew slippery elm2 it aids digestion4 #aj4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,cold ,water for4--,a glass of cold water half hour before eating4 #aa4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,hot ,water for4--,sip a cup of boiling hot water before eating anything4 #ab4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,yolk of ,egg and ,salt for4--,a very simple but good remedy is the yolk of one egg1 with a small quantity of common salt before breakfast4 ,this treatment has been tried and known to cure in many cases4 #ac4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,lemon ,remedy for4--,drink a half glass of water into which has been put the juice of a lemon 7no sugar7 morning and evening4 ,this is a fine remedy4 #ajb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ad4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,hops ,excellent for4--,pour one quart of boiling water over one-half ounce of hops1 cover this over and allow the infusion to stand for fifteen minutes2 the tea must then be strained off into another jug4 ,a small cupful may be drank in the morning1 which will create an appetite and also strengthen the digestive powers4 ,it is an excellent medicinal drink4 ,hops does its work by the soothing and quieting action on the whole system1 and should be taken regularly for some time4 #ae4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,tested ,remedy for4--,a good digestive is made as follows3 ,tincture of ,leptandrin #a ounce ,tincture of ,hydrastis #a ounce ,tincture of ,colombo #a ounce ,wine of ,pepsin #a ounce ,mix4 ,dose1 two teaspoonfuls after each meal4 ,the leptandrin acts on the liver1 the colombo is a bitter tonic and hydrastis is a good tonic for the stomach4 #af4 ,indigestion or ,dyspepsia1 ,chamomile ,tonic for ,aged ,persons also for ,children4--,put about one-half ounce chamomile flowers into a jug1 pour a pint of boiling water upon them1 cover up the tea1 and when it has stood about ten minutes pour it off from the flowers into another jug2 sweeten with sugar or honey4 ,a cupful in the morning will strengthen the digestive organs1 a teacupful in which is stirred a large dessert spoonful of moist sugar and a little grated ginger is an excellent thing to give to aged persons a couple of hours before dinner1 ,it is remarkable to see how this treatment aids the digestion1 especially in chronic cases4 ,it may also be given to fretful children in small doses4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment in mild cases of acute ,dyspepsia4--,these recover by themselves by giving the stomach rest1 and taking a dose of castor oil4 ,hot water is good to help to clean out the stomach4 ,treatment in severe forms4--,promote vomiting by drinking large amount of warm water4 ,this cleans the stomach of the sour1 foul1 decomposing food4 ,if warm water does not cause vomiting1 give any simple emetic you may have at your hand1 such as mustard1 etc41 one teaspoonful4 ,if the stomach tastes very sour1 take some baking soda2 subnitrate of bismuth 7ten grains7 is good1 if you have it4 ,if the bowels are constipated you should take an enema 7injection7 or salts4 ,soda water can be drank freely4 ,rest the stomach for a day from food4 ,for the thirst cracked ice is relished4 ,as the patient is usually very thirsty the mouth should be rinsed frequently with cool water and some can be swallowed4 ,as stated before for nausea and sour belching1 baking soda or bismuth subnitrate can be used when there is much gas1 sour belchings2 crust coffee is very good4 ,burn the toast and make a hot coffee of it4 ,,digestive ,,organs #ajc ,,diet4--,given us by the ,lady ,superior of one of the largest ,catholic ,hospitals in ,ohio4 ,may take-- ,soups--,clear thin soups of beef1 mutton or oysters4 ,fish--,oysters raw1 shad1 cod1 perch1 bass1 fresh mackerel4 ,meats--,beef1 mutton1 chicken1 lamb1 tripe1 tongue1 calf's head1 broiled chopped meat1 sweetbread1 game1 tender steak4 ,eggs--,boiled1 poached1 raw4 ,farinaceous--,cracked wheat1 hominy1 rolled oats1 rice1 sago1 tapioca1 crackers1 dry toast1 stale bread1 corn bread1 whole wheat bread1 graham bread1 rice cakes4 ,vegetables--,spinach1 string beans1 green peas1 lettuce1 cresses1 celery1 chicory1 asparagus4 ,desserts--,rice1 tapioca or farina pudding1 junket1 custards1 baked apples1 apple snow1 apple tapioca1 ripe fruits--raw or stewed4 ,drinks--,one cup of milk and hot water equal parts1 or one glass of pure cool water1 sipped after eating1 ,panopepton or cracked ice4 ,must ,not ,take--,rich soups or chowders1 veal1 pork1 hashes1 stews1 turkey1 potatoes1 gravies1 fried foods1 liver1 kidney2 pickled1 potted1 corned or cured meats2 salted1 smoked or preserved fish2 goose1 duck1 sausage1 crabs1 lobster1 salmon1 pies1 pastry1 candies1 ice cream1 cheese1 nuts1 ice water1 malt or spirituous liquors4 ,,chronic ,,dyspepsia 7,chronic ,indigestion--,chronic ,gastritis--,stomach ,trouble74--,a chronic digestive disorder characterized by increased secretion of mucus1 changes in the gastric juice1 weakening of the stomach muscles and diseased changes in the mucous membrane4 ,causes4--,the use of unsuitable and improperly prepared food1 too much fat1 starchy foods1 ,new ,england pie1 and hot meals1 biscuits1 cakes1 etc41 greasy gravies1 too strong tea or coffee1 and too much alcohol4 ,eating too much food1 eating too fast1 and eating between meals4 ,drinking of ice and cold water during or after meals4 ,chewing1 especially1 and smoking tobacco4 #ajd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,almost every bad feeling can be put under this head1 both physical and mental4 ,it has been coming on gradually for some time and the warnings have not been heeded2 ,the appetite is variable1 sometimes good and often poor4 ,among the early symptoms are feelings of distress or oppression after eating1 and they may amount to actual pain2 great or small4 ,sometimes feels sick at the stomach1 belching of gas and bitter liquids and vomiting of food immediately after eating or some hours later4 ,stomach tender and painful to the touch4 ,stomach and abdomen are distended1 especially after meals1 with costive bowels or diarrhea4 ,feels weary1 blue1 tired1 discouraged1 poor sleep1 bad dreams1 bitter taste in the mouth1 tongue coated especially on the back part1 craves different things1 much wind on the stomach1 acid stomach1 heavy feeling in the stomach1 sometimes as if a stone lay there4 ,stomach feels weak1 it is hard to sit up4 ,frequently must lie down after meals4 ,urine may have sand in it1 ,stomach feels full after eating only a little1 must open up the clothes across the stomach4 ,persons are cross1 irritable1 discouraged1 gloomy1 nervous1 generally look thin1 haggard and sallow4 ,the dreams are of horrid things1 nightmare4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies1 ,stomach ,trouble1 ,spice ,poultice for1--#a4 ,take all kinds of ground spices and make a poultice4 ,heat whisky and wet the poultice with it1 then apply to the stomach and bowels4 ,this will always give relief4 ,wetting the poultice with whisky will be found very beneficial as it will retain the heat longer4 #b4 ,stomach ,trouble1 ,oil of ,hemlock for1--,the ,oil of ,hemlock is a superior remedy in gastric irritation of the stomach4 ,dose3--,one to two drops in sweetened water every ten or twenty minutes until relief is afforded1 for an adult4 #c4 ,cramps in ,stomach1 ,ginger and ,soda for4--,one teaspoonful of ginger stirred in half glass of hot water in which a half teaspoonful of baking soda has been dissolved4 ,the ginger is very beneficial1 as it warms up the stomach and thereby relieves the cramps1 and the baking soda relieves any gas in the stomach that may be causing the trouble4 #d4 ,cramps in ,stomach1 ,oil of ,peppermint for4--,put a few drops of peppermint in a glass of warm water4 ,take a teaspoonful every few minutes until relieved4 ,this is an old time-tried remedy our grandmothers used to use and can be relied upon4 #e4 ,cramps in ,stomach1 ,mustard ,poultice and ,eggs for4--,make a mustard poultice with whites of eggs instead of water1 and apply same to bowels4 ,give a teaspoonful of blackberry tea every fifteen or twenty minutes until relieved4 ,the poultice acts as a counter irritant and will almost always relieve the cramps without further medicines4 #f4 ,pains in ,stomach1 ,hot ,plate for4--,hot plate laid on stomach4 ,use the heavy ,english made plates1 common to us in ,canada1 as they will hold heat longer4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aje ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,chronic ,gastritis4--,most cases can be cured if the patient is willing to do the proper thing in eating and drinking and regulating the habits4 ,it takes time to cure such cases1 and plenty of grit and courage and stick on the patient's part4 ,remember it has been a long time coming1 longer than it will be going if the patient does right4 ,diet and habits must be corrected4 ,you cannot help the trouble if you put into the stomach what has caused it4 ,we eat too much fat and too much improper and improperly cooked foods1 our bread1 etc41 is half baked4 ,gravies are rich and greasy1 everything is highly seasoned1 very much like the life we lead4 ,diet4--,a regular time for eating and no eating between meals4 ,do not eat too much or too fast1 or anything that you know disagrees with you4 ,fried foods are generally harmful1 pies1 cakes1 hot breads1 strong tea and coffee and alcohol1 gravy and highly spiced foods2 vinegar pickles1 preserves1 etc41 are generally bad4 ,if there is acid belching gas on stomach1 the starch foods should be restricted1 particularly potatoes and the coarser vegetables4 ,potatoes fried in lard or butter are always bad unless you are a hard physical worker4 ,dr4 ,osler1 ,england1 says breads1 pancakes1 pies1 and tarts1 with heavy pastry and fried articles of all sorts1 should be strictly prohibited4 ,as a rule1 white bread toasted is more readily digested than bread made from the whole meal4 ,sometimes graham bread is better4 ,sugar and very sweet articles of food should be used in great moderation or avoided altogether4 ,ice cream frequently aggravates it4 ,soda water is a great dyspepsia producer4 ,fats1 except a little good butter1 very fat meats1 and thick greasy soups and gravies should be avoided4 ,ripe fruits are good in some cases4 ,bananas generally are not digested4 ,berries are frequently harmful4 ,milk is splendid diet for some people4 ,cautions4--,the bowels must be kept moving every day1 try to do it by dieting1 rubbing the abdomen and exercise4 ,bathing the abdomen in cool water is good4 ,go to the closet at a regular time every day and try to have a passage1 as this helps4 ,never put off going to stool when nature calls4 ,dyspepsia is frequently made worse by constipation4 ,seek good cheerful company4 ,do not worry over your condition4 ,by care and diet you will soon be all right4 ,home ,treatment4--#a4 ,drink a glass of cold water an hour before breakfast1 or hot water if it agrees better with you4 #b4 ,do not eat much meat4 #c4 ,if the stomach wants tone1 bitter tonics1 like quassia1 gentian1 cardanum are good1 even if drank as teas4 ,when the tongue is coated with a white thick fur1 golden seal is good4 ,medicines are not as essential as care and diet4 #d4 ,charcoal in small doses is good for' a gassy stomach4 #e4 ,if a bitter tonic is needed the following is good3 ,bicarbonate of ,soda #a dram ,tincture of ,nux ,vomica l to #b drams ,compound tincture of ,gentian1 enough for #c ounces ,mix and take one teaspoonful to a dessert spoonful before meals4 #ajf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,nervous ,,dyspepsia4--,this is acquired from over work1 worry1 excitement1 hurried or irregular meals1 or inherited4 ,it shows itself in all sorts of symptoms and they must be met as they come4 ,diet the same as for general dyspepsia1 never eat when you are tired1 rest after eating4 ,,ulcer ,,of ,,the ,,stomach ,,and ,,duodenum 7,upper part of bowel74--,round or perforating ulcer4 ,the stomach ulcer is most common in women of twenty or thirty2 servant girls1 shoemakers1 and tailors are frequently attacked4 ,ulcer of the duodenum is usually in males and may follow large superficial burns4 ,the ulcer in the stomach is usually situated near the pylorus 7small end7 and in the first portion of the duodenum4 ,symptoms4--,pain1 local tenderness1 vomiting and bleeding4 ,these may not show until perforation or bleeding occurs4 ,distress after eating1 often nausea and vomiting of very acid fluid1 loss of weight and lack of blood4 ,pain in the region of the stomach and the back is the most constant symptom4 ,it is usually sharp1 increased at once by food1 relieved by vomiting4 ,the tender spot can be located4 ,bleeding occurs in about one-half the cases and is usually profuse1 bright red and fluid2 if retained in the stomach the blood becomes clotted and brown4 ,tar-like stools when there is blood in the bowels4 ,they usually recover under treatment1 but may recur4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment ,,for ,,ulcer ,,of ,,the ,,stomach4--#a4 ,rest in bed most of the time for several months4 #b4 ,feed by the rectum at first in severe cases1 then peptonized or plain milk or buttermilk 7three to four ounces7 every two hours1 some adding eggs1 chicken1 scraped beef and farinaceous food1 made of3 rice1 flour1 corn1 potatoes1 etc4 ,,cancer ,,of ,,the ,,stomach4--,usually occurs after the age of forty4 ,symptoms4--,indigestion for a few months2 lack of blood and loss of weight4 ,well marked case shows the following symptoms3--,distaste for food1 nausea1 irregular vomiting1 especially in cases where it is located near the pylorus--the opening between the stomach and the small intestine--usually one hour or more after eating2 bleeding rarely profuse1 usually of coffee-ground type1 dragging1 gnawing or burning pain in the region of the stomach1 back1 loins or shoulders1 usually increased by food2 progressive loss of weight and strength2 peculiar sallow look1 skin pale or yellowish4 ,course4--,the person usually dies in twelve to eighteen months1 sometimes in three to four months4 ,,digestive ,,organs #ajg ,,physicians' ,,treatment of ,cancer of the ,stomach and ,bowels4--,there is no cure for this trouble except by an operation4 ,this must be done early2 even this may not cure but it1 at least1 prolongs life and makes the patient more comfortable while life does last4 ,in the line of medicine the only thing to do is to give only such remedies as will ease the symptoms4 ,diet4--,attend to this also and you will save pain and distress4 ,every case should be treated as it needs and no special directions can be given here4 ,,bleeding ,,from ,,the ,,stomach4--7,haematemesis74 ,causes4--,cancer and ulcer of the stomach are main causes of excessive bleeding2 poisons also cause it2 injuries also4 ,symptoms4--,the vomited blood may be fluid or clotted2 it is usually of dark color4 ,the longer it remains in the stomach the darker it becomes4 ,there may be great weakness and faint feeling on attempting to rise before a vomiting of blood4 ,the contents of the bowels when passed look tarry4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,bleeding of the ,stomach4--,absolute rest in bed is necessary4 ,the bowels should be moved by an enema and it can be repeated carefully as often as necessary4 ,cracked ice in bag over the stomach4 ,if the patient vomits much medicine is useless4 ,they generally recover with rest4 ,the extremities can be bandaged if there is great weakness and also external heat can be applied if there is a tendency to faintness4 ,caution4--,a person so afflicted1 if he has ulcer1 must be careful of his diet for months after an attack4 ,he should be careful not to lift1 over work1 over eat or worry4 ,,neuralgia ,,of ,,the ,,stomach 7,cardialgia1 ,gastralgia1 ,gastrodynia74-- ,this is a severe pain in paroxysms in the region of the stomach4 ,causes4--,the patients are of a nervous type4 ,they may have anemia1 exhaustion from sickness and bleedings1 the menstruation be at fault4 ,grief1 worry and anxiety4 ,symptoms4--,the attack comes suddenly as a rule4 ,the pains are agonizing in the stomach region1 they may dart to the back or pass around the lower ribs4 ,the attack lasts from a few minutes to an hour or two4 ,it does not depend upon the food taken4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,neuralgia of the ,stomach4--,the causes should be understood and especial treatment given for them4 ,the patients are usually run down and a tonic treatment is needed4 ,constipation and menstrual troubles should be cured1 worry1 trouble and anxiety1 if possible1 be removed4 ,the following is good for nervous patients3-- ,valerianate of zinc #ah grains ,valerianate of quinine #ah grains ,iron ,arsenate #b grains ,mix and make into eighteen pills and take one after meals4 #ajh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,bitter tonics can be taken such as gentian1 columbo1 quassia4 ,change of air and scene may be needed4 ,sometimes morphine must be given for the attack4 ,a physician should do this4 ,if there is much gas1 soda and peppermint are good4 ,,diarrhea3--,causes4 7a7 ,improper or excessive food1 including green or over-ripe fruit4 7b7 ,poison substances2 such as decomposed milk or meat either fresh or canned3 or caused by arsenic1 mercury or colchicum4 7d7 ,exposure to cold1 wet or draughts4 7c7 ,stomach disorder1 preventing thorough digestion4 7e7 ,extension of inflammation from other organs4 ,symptoms4--,sudden colicky pain in the bowels1 moving about with rumbling noises4 ,the pain is not constant and is followed at intervals with a sudden extreme desire to empty the bowels4 ,the stools may be four to twenty a day1 watery or gruel-like in appearance and they sometimes contain mucus or undigested food4 ,the stools usually relieve the pain for the time4 ,it usually lasts two or three days or longer4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,diarrhea4--#a4 ,wild ,sage ,tea4 ,wild sage tea is a very good remedy for bowel trouble because of its astringent virtues4 ,before the sage is used1 however1 the bowels should be thoroughly cleansed with castor oil or salts4 #b4 ,diarrhea1 ,egg and ,nutmeg for4--,beat up an egg1 grate in half a nutmeg and sweeten to taste4 ,repeat two or three times during the day4 ,remarks3 ,has been known to help in chronic cases when doctors' medicine failed4 #c4 ,diarrhea1 ,scorched ,flour and ,sugar for4--,scorched flour in boiled milk or scorched flour and sugar eaten dry is very good4 ,this is a simple but a never failing remedy if taken right at the beginning of the trouble4 #d4 ,diarrhea1 ,excellent ,compound for4-- ,paregoric #a ounce ,tincture of ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,ginger #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,red ,pepper #a_/b ounce ,essence of ,peppermint #a_/b ounce ,ether #a_/b ounce ,mix4--,dose for adult1 one teaspoonful to four of water every two hours if necessary4 ,this is an excellent remedy4 #e4 ,diarrhea1 ,spice ,poultice for4--,make a poultice of all kinds of ground spices1 heat whisky and wet the poultice1 apply to the stomach and bowels4 #f4 ,diarrhea1 ,blackberry ,root ,tea for4--,one-half ounce blackberry root boiled in one pint water fifteen minutes1 strain4 ,dose4--,one teaspoonful every hour or two until relieved4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aji #g4 ,diarrhea1 ,hot ,milk1 for4--,a glass of sweet milk that has been boiled well4 ,drink hot2 use several times daily until checked4 #h4 ,diarrhea1 ,castor ,oil for4--,castor oil4 ,dose4--,one to four teaspoonfuls according to age4 ,wrap warm flannel around abdomen4 #i4 ,summer ,complaint1 ,former ,canadian's ,remedy for4--,eat one blossom of the ,may weed every hour or two until relieved4 ,this remedy came from ,port ,huron and has been used by my father with success4 #aj4 ,summer ,complaint1 a ,goderich ,lady ,found this ,good for4--,powdered rhubarb1 cinnamon1 baking soda 7one tablespoonful of each71 dissolve in one pint of boiling water1 add one tablespoonful of peppermint2 take every hour one teaspoonful in water4 #aa4 ,summer ,complaint1 ,inexpensive ,remedy for4-- ,paregoric #b ounces ,brandy #a ounce ,jamaica ,ginger #a ounce ,have used this and found it excellent4 ,dose3 #a_/b dram every #c hours4 #ab4 ,summer ,complaint1 ,fern ,root ,good to ,relieve4--,a decoction is made with two ounces of the sweet fern root boiled in one and one-half pints water to one pint4 ,dose4--,a tablespoonful several times a day as the case requires4 ,most useful in diarrhea1 ,this may be purchased at any drug store and will be found a very good treatment for diarrhea4 #ac4 ,summer ,complaint1 ,milk and ,pepper a ,common ,remedy for4--,sweet milk and black pepper once or twice a day4 ,dose4--,three or four swallows4 ,mother used to use this for us children4 ,the milk should be warmed1 for in this way it relieves the diarrhea while the pepper is stimulating4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,diarrhea4--#a4 ,rest in bed is the best4 ,abstain from food1 especially at first1 and then only give a little milk and boiled water or milk and lime water every two hours for two days4 ,cracked ice is good for the thirst4 #b4 ,a dose of one-half to an ounce of castor oil to an adult is of great benefit1 as it removes all the irritating matter from the bowels4 ,this often cures a light diarrhea4 ,follow by a blackberry wine or blackberry cordial if it is more severe4 #c4 ,for children4--,an infusion of path weed is an excellent remedy for this trouble in children2 after castor oil in one to two teaspoonful doses has been given4 ,if castor oil is too bad to take1 you can use what is called spiced syrup of rhubarb1 one to two teaspoonfuls to a child one to two years old1 and then follow with blackberry wine4 #d4 ,for infants4--,an infusion of chamomile is good for the green diarrhea of teething babies4 #aaj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,another for infants4--,for infantile diarrhea the root of geranium maculation or cranesbill1 boiled in milk in the proportion of one or two roots to the pint1 will be found of great service and is tasteless4 #f4 ,ginger tea is frequently of good service1 especially when the stomach needs toning4 #g4 ,infants of six months4--,chalk and bismuth mixture by ,dr4 ,douglass1 of ,detroit4 ,subnitrate of ,bismuth #b drams ,paregoric #b fluid drams ,chalk mixture #b fluid drams ,mix and shake bottle4 ,give one-half to one teaspoonful for loose bowels in a child six months old1 every two to four hours as needed4 ,,diet ,,in ,,diarrhea4--,from the ,head ,nurse of a ,large ,hospital4 ,may ,take-- ,soups4--,milk soup well boiled1 clam juice1 beef tea4 ,meats4--,scraped fresh beef or mutton well broiled1 sweetbread1 beef juice from freshly broiled steak 7all sparingly74 ,eggs4--,lightly boiled or poached on dry toast4 ,farinaceous4--,rice1 sago1 macaroni1 tapioca1 arrowroot1 dry toast1 milk toast1 toasted crackers4 ,desserts4--,milk puddings1 plain1 with sago1 rice1 tapioca or arrowroot 7no sugar74 ,drinks4--,tea1 toast water1 boiled peptonized milk1 ,panopepton4 ,must ,not ,take-- ,oatmeal1 wheaten grits1 fresh breads1 rich soups1 vegetables1 fried foods1 fish1 salt meats1 lamb1 veal1 pork1 brown or graham bread1 fruits1 nuts1 pies1 pastry1 ice cream1 ice water1 sugars1 sweets1 custards1 malt liquors1 sweet wines4 ,infants4--,bottle-fed infants should stop milk and use egg albumen1 etc4 ,this is prepared by gently stirring 7not to a froth7 the white of one egg in a cup of cold water and one-fourth teaspoonful of brandy and a little salt mixed with it4 ,feed this cold4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aaa ,if it causes foul or green stools it must be stopped4 ,dr4 ,koplik1 of ,new ,york1 recommends stopping the feeding of breast and bottle-fed infants in severe diarrhea or cholera infantum and to use the following3--,albumin water1 acorn cocoa1 or beef juice expressed and diluted with barley water4 ,the white of one egg is equal in nourishing value to three ounces of milk and is well borne by infants4 ,the albumin water can be used alternately with the solution of acorn cocoa or beef juice or barley water4 ,liebig's soup mixture is better liked by older children4 ,meat juice is made from lean beef1 slightly broiled1 then cutting it in squares and squeezing these in a lemon press4 ,rice or barley water can be added to this if the meat juice causes vomiting4 ,add only one or two teaspoonfuls of barley or rice water and increase1 if it agrees well1 in a day or two4 ,,cholera ,,morbus 7,acute ,inflammation of ,stomach and ,upper ,bowel74--,this is most common in young people in late summer1 after indiscretion in eating4 ,symptoms4--,sometimes the patient feels tired1 then nausea1 etc4 ,the attack though is usually sudden1 with nausea1 vomiting1 and cramp-like pains in the abdomen4 ,the contents of the stomach are vomited4 ,the bowel discharge at first is diarrhea and later like rice water4 ,repeated vomiting and purging1 with severe cramps4 ,it looks like true cholera4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies1 ,cholera ,morbus4--,castor ,oil for4--,castor oil one tablespoonful for an adult1 one-half tablespoonful for children4 ,this is an old1 tried remedy and very good4 #b4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,blackberry ,root and ,boiled ,milk for4--,steep the root of the long blackberry1 give in one-half teaspoonful doses2 alternate with teaspoonfuls of well boiled sweet milk1 one-half hour apart4 #c4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,blackberry ,cordial for4--,take a quantity of blackberries1 strain out all of the juice4 ,to each pint of juice add a pint of sugar4 ,then put in a little bag or cloth one-half ounce of cinnamon1 one-fourth ounce of mace1 two teaspoonfuls of cloves4 ,place this little bag with spices in the berry juice and boil for about two minutes1 after which remove bag of spices and add one large cup of brandy or whisky to each pint of juice4 #d4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,tincture ,cayenne ,pepper for4--,tincture cayenne pepper1 five to ten drop doses in a little hot water4 ,before giving this medicine it is well to drink a quantity of tepid water and produce vomiting4 ,this can be made more effective by adding five or ten drops of camphor4 #e4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,nutmeg and ,jamaica ,ginger for4--,grate one teaspoonful nutmeg1 put few drops ,jamaica ginger in three or four tablespoonfuls of brandy1 add little water4 ,the writer says this is one of the finest remedies she has ever known for summer complaint4 #f4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,home ,remedy for4--,to a pint of water1 sweetened with sugar1 add chalk one-half dram1 anise1 two drams1 cayenne pepper1 ten grains2 boil this down to one-half pint4 ,give a teaspoonful every hour or two until relieved4 ,kerosene may be applied to the abdomen with cloths4 ,this is a very good remedy and easily prepared4 #aab ,,mothers' ,,remedies #g4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,old ,reliable ,remedy for4-- ,tincture ,rhubarh #d ounces ,spirits ,camphor #b ounces ,paregoric 7,tinct4 opii camph47 #c ounces ,spirits ,ammonia #d ounce ,essence ,peppermint #a dram ,take a half teaspoonful every two hours4 ,this is a tested recipe2 have known of its being used the last fifty years4 ,the camphor and paregoric will relieve the pain1 while the rhubarb and pepper are stimulating and laxative4 #h4 ,cholera ,morbus1 ,common ,remedy for4--,to check vomiting and purging1 the following mixture is excellent3 ,essence of ,peppermint #a ounce ,water #a ounce ,carbonate of ,potash #bj grains ,paregoric #a teaspoonful ,white ,sugar or ,honey #b teaspoonfuls ,mix and shake well4 ,dose4--,one teaspoonful every ten or twenty minutes until the patient becomes quiet4 ,if necessary keep up bodily heat by means of hot flannels or bricks to extremities4 ,keep the patient quiet4 ,this is an excellent remedy for this trouble and may be used by anyone4 ,the above mixture is for an adult4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,cholera ,morbus4--l4 ,heat to the bowels and to the extremities4 ,give plenty of hot water to aid vomiting and to wash the stomach4 ,it is always well to keep on drinking hot water and frequently the vomiting stops4 ,if not1 the camphor1 laudanum and water can be given4 #b4 ,morphine by hypodermic method4 ,a doctor must give this4 #c4 ,tincture of ,camphor #ae drops ,laudanum #ae drops ,mix in one-third of a cup of hot water4 ,this is a good remedy4 ,mustard poultice to the stomach and bowels benefits4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aac ,,cholera ,,infantum1 ,symptoms4--,usually begins with a diarrhea1 which is often so mild as to attract but little attention1 but should be a warning4 ,if a weakly baby has a diarrhea which persists1 or is foul smelling and especially if there is a marked loss of flesh and dullness of mind1 there is ground for worry4 ,if a bright child loses interest in things and has diarrhea something is wrong4 ,the two essential features are vomiting and diarrhea1 and the vomiting is persistent4 ,first it vomits food1 then the mucus and bile4 ,the thirst is great1 but anything taken to relieve it is instantly thrown up4 ,the stools are frequent1 large and watery4 ,they may be painless and involuntary4 ,they may look like dirty water1 but later they loose all color4 ,they are sometimes so thin and copious as to soak through the napkin and saturate the bed4 ,they may be without odor1 and again the odor is almost over-powering4 ,the prostration is great and rapid4 ,the fontannelles1 openings in the head1 are depressed1 the face becomes pale and pinched1 and the eyes are sunken4 ,it occurs usually during the summer months1 oftener in babies under eighteen months and still more under a year old4 ,cautions4--,this book will probably find its way into homes many miles from a drug store and possibly a long distance from a physician4 ,should a child in that home show symptoms of cholera infantum it would be imperative for that mother to begin at once home treatments4 ,we1 therefore1 give below a number of remedies which a mother can either prepare in her home or can take the precaution to have filled at some convenient time and keep constantly at hand1 properly labeled so she can turn to them at any moment4 ,on the other hand1 should you have to wait even three or four hours for a physician begin one of the treatments below until he comes2 you may save the child's life by doing so4 ,cholera infantum and pneumonia claim so many of our little ones each year1 and in many cases snatch them away within a few hours of the first noticeable symptoms that we must advise you to call a physician as soon as you suspect it is serious4 ,cases vary and only a trained eye can detect the little symptoms and changes that may weigh in the balance the life of baby4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,cholera ,infantum4--l4 ,castor oil and warm applications for4--,give the child one teaspoonful of castor oil1 then wring woolen cloths out of warm whisky and apply to the abdomen4 ,this will most always give relief1 especially after the castor oil has acted upon the bowels4 #b4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,first ,thing to ,do4--,the first thing to do is to give a teaspoonful of castor oil1 so as to thoroughly clean out the bowels4 ,then add one tablespoonful of turpentine to one quart of hot water and wring cloths out of this and apply to the bowels to relieve the pain that is always present in this disease4 ,the turpentine is especially good for the bowels when they are bloated and have much gas in them4 #c4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,white of ,egg and ,cathartic for4--,one teaspoonful castor oil every two hours1 until the movements are natural4 ,give no food except albumen water1 which is composed of the white of one egg 7slightly beaten7 and a small pinch of salt in a glass of cold water which has been previously boiled4 ,feed this by spoonfuls4 #d4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,olive or ,sweet ,oil for4--,one teaspoonful sweet or olive oil three times a day and an injection of one tablespoonful of the oil at night1 to be retained in the bowels4 ,if continued this will completely cure4 #e4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,spice and ,whisky ,poultice for4--,take all kinds of ground spices1 make a poultice4 ,heat whisky and wet the poultice4 ,apply to the stomach and bowels4 #aad ,,mothers' ,,remedies #f4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,cabbage ,leaf ,poultice for4--,take a cabbage leaf1 hold it over the stove until warm as can be stood on back of hand2 lay it across the child's abdomen4 ,repeat if necessary4 #g4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,herb ,remedy for4--,strawberry root1 blackberry root and raspberry root1 equal parts1 steeped together4 ,i have used this remedy and found it good1 but it should be used in time4 ,make a tea of these roots and take one teaspoonful every hour until relieved4 ,this is a mild astringent4 #h4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,tomatoes ,will ,relieve4--,make a syrup of peeled tomatoes well sweetened with white sugar4 ,give one teaspoonful every half hour4 ,this syrup is very soothing and the tomatoes are especially good if there is some ulcerated condition of the bowels4 ,this preparation should always be strained before using4 #i4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,injection for4--,for infant one year old inject into the bowels one pint of thin starch1 in which is mixed from three to five drops of laudanum2 cool1 repeat night and morning4 ,plenty of water or cold barley water may be given and the food for a time may consist of egg albumen with a few drops of brandy4 ,when the symptoms first appear apply a spice plaster or hot application over the abdomen2 and keep child as quiet as possible4 ,this is a remedy recommended and used by a number of physicians and has cured many severe cases4 ,diets and ,drinks4--,stop ordinary feeding at once4 ,a little cream and water1 or barley water and cream may do4 ,if the breast milk excites the stomach and the bowels1 stop it for a few hours4 ,you can give a few drops of raw beef juice or a little brandy and water4 ,to satisfy the thirst1 wrap up a small bit of ice in a linen cloth and let the baby mouth it4 ,dilute the milk or stop entirely and give only water1 or lime water and milk1 barley water4 ,give all the water the child can drink boiled and cooled4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,cholera ,infantum4--#a4 ,washing out of the bowel frequently by injection controls the diarrhea4 ,use water of a temperature of #ajg4 ,elevate the tube about two feet above the bed1 use one-half pint at one time4 ,as the half pint flows in disconnect the funnel attached to the tube and the contents of the bowel are allowed to escape4 ,then allow another one-half pint to flow in4 ,some may escape and this is not an unfavorable sign4 ,keep on until a quart is given4 ,this treatment is to wash and clean out the gut and stimulate the heart4 ,the salt solution should be used1 if necessary4 ,give only two daily4 #b4 ,for ,vomiting4--,wash out the stomach through a tube or by giving a great deal of water4 #c4 ,subcarbonate of bismuth for the vomiting and straining2 two or three grains in powder every two or three hours4 ,if there is much colicky pain1 add one-half grain of salol to the bismuth powder4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aae #d4 ,castor oil2 one teaspoonful may be needed if the bowels have any fecal matter in them4 #e4 ,mustard poultice or spice poultice on the belly is useful4 ,vomiting4--,this is simply a symptom2 many diseases cause it1 as scarlet fever1 tuberculosis1 meningitis1 acute dyspepsia1 biliousness1 chronic dyspepsia1 indigestion1 neuralgia of the bowels1 appendicitis1 ulcer and cancer of the stomach1 pregnancy1 etc4 ,many persons with dyspepsia vomit their food4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,vomiting4--#a4 ,spice ,poultice to ,stop4--,make a poultice of one-half cup of flour and one teaspoonful of each kind of ground spice1 wet with alcohol or whisky4 ,apply over the stomach4 ,this acts as a counter irritant and has the same action on the system as a mustard plaster1 only not so severe and can be left on for hours1 as there need be no fear of blistering4 ,this kind of a poultice should always be used when it is necessary to leave one on any length of time4 #b4 ,vomiting1 ,mustard ,plaster to ,stop4--,plaster of mustard on pit of stomach4 ,be very careful not to allow the plaster to remain on too long1 as it will blister1 and this would be worse to contend with than the vomiting4 #c4 ,vomiting1 ,parched ,corn ,drink to ,stop4--,take field corn and parch it as brown as you can get it without burning4 ,when parched throw in boiling water and drink the water as often as necessary until vomiting is stopped4 #d4 ,vomiting1 ,peppermint ,leaves ,application for4--,bruise peppermint leaves and apply to the stomach4 ,this can be found in any drug store in a powder form1 and is easily prepared by crushing the leaves and applying to the stomach4 ,if you have the essence of peppermint in the house1 that will answer about the same purpose taken internally and rubbed over abdomen4 #e4 ,vomiting1 to ,produce1 ,mustard and ,water for4--,to produce vomiting take two tablespoonfuls dry mustard1 throw luke warm water over it and let stand a minute1 then drink4 ,this is an old1 tried remedy that we all know about4 #f4 ,vomiting1 to ,produce1 ,warm ,water for4--,drink a quart of warm water and you will easily find relief at once4 ,the warm water remedy is very good as the water helps the patient by removing all decomposed food4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,vomiting4--,the only way to treat it is to treat the disease that causes it4 ,here ,i may mention a very simple remedy2 a tea made from wood soot is frequently helpful4 ,it is the creosote in the wood soot that gives it its medical virtue4 #b4 ,for nervous vomiting2 two to five drops of garlic juice is good4 ,dose of syrup for a child is one teaspoonful4 ,dose of syrup for an adult is four teaspoonfuls4 #aaf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,a little brandy on cracked ice is often good4 #d4 ,oil of cloves1 one-half to one drop1 helps in some cases4 #e4 ,lime water added to milk is good in babies4 #f4 ,vinegar fumes1 saturate a cloth and inhale the fumes4 #g4 ,seidlitz powder often settles the stomach1 soda also4 #h4 ,mustard plaster over the stomach is good in all cases4 #i4 ,one-tenth of a drop of ipecac is good for nausea and vomiting4 #aj4 ,one-half of a drop of ,fowler's solution every two hours is useful in nausea following a spree4 ,so also one drop dose of nux vomica every half hour4 ,,appendicitis4--,inflammation of the vermiform appendix is the most important of acute bowel troubles4 ,sometimes the appendix may contain a mould of feces1 which can be squeezed out readily4 ,sometimes foreign bodies like pins are found there2 in about seven per cent of cases foreign bodies are found4 ,it is a disease of young persons4 ,fifty per cent occur before the twentieth year4 ,it is most common in males4 ,persons who do heavy lifting are quite subject to the disease4 ,some cases follow falls or blows4 ,indiscretions of diet are very apt to bring on an attack1 particularly in those who have had it before4 ,pain in the appendix in such persons1 frequently follows the eating of food hard to digest4 ,gorging with peanuts is also a cause4 ,symptoms4--,in a large proportion of cases the following symptoms are present3--,sudden pain in the abdomen1 usually referred to the right groin region4 ,fever often of moderate form or grade4 ,disturbances of the stomach and bowels1 such as nausea1 vomiting and frequently constipation4 ,tenderness or pain in the appendix region4 ,the pain in fully one-half of the cases is localized in right lower part of the abdomen1 but it may be in the central portion1 scattered1 or in any part of the abdomen4 ,even when the pain is not in the region of the appendix at first1 it is usually felt there within thirty-six or forty-eight hours4 ,it is sometimes very sharp and colic-like2 sometimes it is dull4 ,the fever follows rapidly upon the pain4 ,it may range from #ajj to #ajb and higher4 ,the tongue is coated and moist usually1--seldom dry4 ,nausea and vomiting are commonly present4 ,it rarely persists longer than the second day in favorable cases4 ,constipation is the rule1 but the attack may start with diarrhea4 ,local ,signs4--,tenderness of the rectus muscle 7to the right of the centre of the abdomen7 and tenderness or pain on deep pressure4 ,the muscle may be so rigid that a satisfactory examination cannot be made4 ,sometimes there is a hardness or swelling in the appendix region4 ,tenderness1 rigidity and actual pain on deep pressure2 with the majority of cases1 a lump or swelling in the region of the appendix4 ,illustration3 ,vermiform ,appendix4 ,when ,affected by ,inflamation and ,gangrene ,necessitating an ,operation4 ,illustration3 ,vermiform ,appendix4 ,showing ,different ,types4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aag ,recovery4--,recovery is the rule4 ,it frequently returns4 ,general peritonitis may be caused by direct perforation of the appendix and death in appendicitis is usually due to peritonitis4 ,surgeons have declared that sudden pain in the region of the appendix1 with fever and localized tenderness1 with or without a lump almost without exception means appendix disease4 ,rest in bed1 take measures to allay the pain2 ice bag applied to the part is very effective4 ,operation4--,dr4 ,osler1 of ,oxford1 ,england1 says4--,operation is indicated in all cases of acute inflammatory trouble in this region1 whether the lump is present or not1 when the general symptoms are severe1 and when by the third day the features of the case points to a progressive 7condition7 lesion4 ,an operation after an acute attack has disappeared is not fraught with much danger4 ,diet4--,all food should be withheld for a few days if possible4 ,liquids1 such as egg albumen1 weak tea1 thin broth1 barley or rice water1 or milk diluted with lime water may be given in small quantities if necessary4 ,when the acute symptoms have subsided1 milk may be taken undiluted1 and eggs may be added to the broth4 ,when the pain and fever have disappeared entirely1 gruels made of rice or barley1 soft-boiled egg1 scraped beef1 stewed chicken1 toast1 and crackers may be added to the list2 still later1 mashed potatoes and vegetables1 finely divided and strained1 may be allowed and1 finally1 when well1 usual diet resumed4 ,,appendicitis1 ,mothers' ,remedies4--,home ,treatment ,found ,good for4--,to allay the pain and stop the formation of pus in appendicitis it is recommended that a flannel cloth be saturated with hot water1 wrung out1 drop ten to fifteen drops of turpentine on it and apply to the affected parts as hot as the patient can bear4 ,repeat until relief is obtained4 ,then cover the bowels with a thin cotton cloth1 upon which place another cloth wrung out of kerosene oil4 ,this sustains the relief and conduces to rest and eventual cure4 ,it is an essential part of the absorbent cure for appendicitis1 and since its adoption doctors do not resort to a surgical operation half so often4 ,the above is a standard remedy and will most always give relief4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,appendicitis4--,the bowels should at first be moved by an enema1 ,the patient should be perfectly quiet in bed4 ,the ice-bag should be applied to the part1 but wrapped in flannel and flannel also on the skin1 ,it must not be allowed to make the flesh too cool4 ,this coolness relieves the inflammation of the part4 ,small doses1 from one-tenth to one drop1 of aconite can be given for the fever and inflammation the first twenty-four hours4 ,dose every one to three hours4 ,but little medicine is now given in appendicitis4 #aah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,caution4--,keep the bowels regular1 especially if you have ever had appendicitis before1 also be careful of your eating4 ,this disease will attack high livers1 hearty eaters and those with constipated bowels more quickly than others4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,bowels4 ,mothers' ,remedies4--#a4--;,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,excellent ,remedy for4--,first bathe the abdomen with warm salt water1 then lay over the navel a piece of lard the size of black walnut4 ,hold the hand over this until it softens2 then rub well into the bowels4 ,this often relieves when pills and powders fail4 ,the massaging brings about action of the bowels without a cathartic usually4 ,sweet oil or olive oil instead of lard1 will do as well4 #b4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,red ,beet ,poultice for4--,take red beets2 chop up1 put in bag1 warm a little and put across the stomach4 ,this will draw out the inflammation quickly and makes a very good poultice4 #c4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,hop ,poultice for4--,take hops1 strain them and put in a sack4 ,lay across the stomach and bowels4 #d4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,griddle ,cake ,poultice for4--,apply hot griddle cakes on bowels4 ,this acts as a poultice1 and should be replaced as soon as cold4 ,this remedy saved my life when ,i was seventeen years of age4 ,am now fifty4 ,this remedy will be found very good1 but care should be taken not to burn the patient4 #e4 ,cold or ,pain in the ,bowels1 ,spice ,poultice for ,child or ,adult4--,take a cloth sack large enough to cover abdomen2 take all kinds of ground spices1 put in the bag and tie up1 sprinkle bag lightly with alcohol1 just enough to dampen spices2 lay this on abdomen4 ,this serves as a poultice and is an excellent remedy for this trouble4 ,this may be used for a child as well as an adult4 #f4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,simple ,remedy ,always at ,hand for4--,apply hot woolen cloths to abdomen as hot as can be wrung out1 change every few minutes4 ,my life was saved twice when ,i was several hundred miles from a doctor by this treatment4 ,this simple but never failing remedy is easily prepared and1 as we all know1 heat is the most essential thing for this trouble1 especially moist heat4 #g4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 a ,rather ,unique ,remedy for4--,cut the head off of a hen1 cut open down the breast1 take out the inwards1 pound flat and roll with rolling pin and apply to the bowels4 ,this will draw out all inflammation1 but must be done in as little time as possible4 ,the above remedy can do no harm4 ,many people use it4 ,perhaps other poultices would be easier to prepare1 just as effective and save the hen4 #h4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,marshmallow ,leaves1 a ,canadian ,remedy for4--,green marshmallow leaves 7dry will do74 ,wet flannel and apply hot4 ,make a strong tea of the marshmallow leaves and while hot dip flannels and apply to abdomen4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aai #i4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,syrup of ,rhubarb for4--,add to three pints of simple syrup one and three-fourths ounces of crushed rhubarb1 one-fourth ounce each of crushed cloves and cinnamon1 one dram of bruised nutmeg1 one pint of diluted alcohol1 evaporate liquid by a gentle heat to one-half pint4 ,excellent in bowel complaint in one-half dram 7one-half teaspoonful7 doses every hour until it operates4 ,the rhubarb moves the bowels and casts out all irritating matter4 ,the oil of cloves stimulates the membranes of the bowels and the cinnamon and nutmeg are astringents4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,toothache1 ,dry ,salt and ,alum for4--#a4 ,equal parts4 ,take common salt and alum4 ,mix and pulverize these together1 wet a small piece of cotton and cause the mixture to adhere to it and place in the hollow tooth4 ,at first a sensation of coldness will be produced1 which will gradually disappear1 as will the toothache4 ,this is an excellent remedy and should be given a trial by any person suffering with this trouble4 #b4 ,toothache1 ,oil of ,cloves ,quick ,relief for4--,if the tooth has a cavity take a small piece of cotton and saturate with oil of cloves and place in tooth1 or you may rub the gum with oil of sassafras4 ,these are both good remedies1 and will often give relief almost instantly4 #c4 ,toothache1 ,home-,made ,poultice for4--,make a poultice of a slice of toast1 saturate in alcohol and sprinkle with pepper and apply externally4 ,this will give almost instant relief4 #d4 ,toothache1 ,clove ,oil and ,chloroform for4--,clove oil and chloroform1 each one teaspoonful4 ,saturate cotton and apply locally4 #e4 ,toothache1 ,sure ,cure for4-- ,peppermint water #a_/b ounce ,nitre #a_/d ounce ,chloroform #a dram ,ether #a dram ,oil of mustard #aj drops ,remark3 ,this remedy will give relief where all others fail4 ,not only for toothache1 but for neuralgia pains in any part of the body1 apply with cloth moistened and lay on the parts affected4 ,continue until relieved4 #f4 ,toothache1 ,salt and ,alum ,water for4--,fill a bottle of any size half full of equal parts of pulverized alum and salt1 then fill up the bottle with sweet spirits of nitre4 ,shake and apply it to the tooth and gums4 ,apply it freely1 as there is nothing to hurt or injure you4 #g4 ,toothache1 ,oil of ,cinnamon for4--,a drop of oil of cinnamon will frequently relieve very serious cases of toothache4 ,apply to the tooth with a little cotton4 ,this will at least give temporary relief until you can see your dentist and have the tooth treated4 #h4 ,toothache1 ,reliable ,remedy for4--,chloroform1 clove oil1 alcohol1 one half ounce of each4 ,mix together and saturate a piece of cotton and place it in the tooth4 ,this is sure to give relief4 #abj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #i4 ,toothache1 ,from ,decayed ,teeth4--,if the tooth is decayed take a small piece of raw cotton1 saturate with chloroform and place in cavity4 ,,mothers' ,,tooth ,,powders4--#a4 ,the ashes of burnt branches of the common grape vine make a very superior tooth powder4 ,it will clean the blackest of teeth1 if continued for a few mornings1 to that of pure white4 #b4 ,tooth ,powder4--,precipitated chalk four ounces1 powdered orris root eight ounces1 powdered camphor one ounce2 reduce camphor to fine powder moistening with very little alcohol1 add other ingredients4 ,mix thoroughly and sift through fine bolting cloth4 ,have used this with great success4 #c4 ,tooth ,powder4--,all tooth powders1 or anything that has a grit will1 with the friction of the brush1 scour loose from the enamel of the teeth2 and this is far superior to any of them in every respect4 ,soap tree bark #a pound ,turpentine #b ounces ,powdered orris root #b ounces ,alkanet root #a_/b ounce ,diluted alcohol1 half water1 sufficient to make the whole into one gallon4 ,let it stand in an earthen jar to macerate for fourteen days2 stir occasionally1 then strain and filter through filtering paper4 ,the alcohol will have no injurious effect4 ,this is an excellent tooth remedy4 #d4--,tooth ,wash4--,one teaspoonful of boracic acid in a pint of boiling water4 ,tincture ,myrrh #a_/b teaspoonful ,spirits of ,camphor #a_/b teaspoonful ,essence of ,peppermint #a_/b teaspoonful ,use in the water in which you brush your teeth4 ,let boracic acid water cool1 then add last three ingredients4 #e4 ,tooth ,powder4--,precipitated chalk four ounces1 pulverized sugar two ounces1 powdered myrrh one ounce1 pulverized orris root one ounce4 ,mix and sift through fine bolting cloth4 ,this is fine4 #f4 ,tooth ,powder1 ,commonly ,used4-- ,precipitated ,chalk #ab drams ,rose ,pink #b drams ,carbonate of ,magnesia #a dram ,oil of ,rose #e drops ,mix all well together and after using it you will find the following mouth-wash fine for rinsing out the mouth4 ,antiseptic ,mouth ,wash4-- ,boric ,acid #aj grains ,resorcin #d grains ,salol #b grains ,thymol #a_/b dram ,glycerin #a_/b dram ,pure water #a ounce ,this sweetens and cleanses the mouth4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aba #g4 ,tooth ,powder1 ,simple and ,unsurpassed4-- ,cream of ,tartar1 powdered #c ounces ,cochineal #a dram ,alum1 powdered #d drams ,myrrh #a dram ,cinnamon #a ounce ,sugar #a ounce ,mix and pass through a sieve4 ,this is a preparation that has no superior for cleaning1 preserving and whitening the teeth4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,toothache4--#a4 ,chloretone dissolved in oil of cloves and applied on a cotton wad is very good for toothache4 #b4 ,creosote4--,put on a piece of cotton and put this in the hollow tooth4 #c4 ,toothache in an ulcerated or hollow tooth1 caused from wet feet1 etc4 ,take a hot foot bath and drink a hot lemonade1 hot ginger1 or hot pennyroyal tea1 and go to bed and take a good sweat4 ,aching tooth needs the care of a dentist4 ,it pays to retain your natural teeth in good shape4 ,,intestinal ,,obstruction4--,causes4--,this may be caused by strangulation1 telescope 7intussusception7 of the bowels1 twists and knots1 strictures and tumors1 abnormal contents4 #a4 ,strangulation is the most frequent cause2 this is caused by adhesions and bands from former peritonitis1 or following operations4 ,the strangulation may be recent and due to adhesion of the bowels to the abdominal cut or wound1 or a coil of the bowel may be caught between the pedicle of a tumor and the wall of the pelvis4 ,these cases are rather common after some operations4 #b4 ,intussusception4--,this means that one portion of the bowel slips into an adjacent portion4 ,these two portions make a cylindrical lump varying in length from one-half inch to a foot or more4 ,irregular worm-like motion of the bowel is a cause of intussusception4 #c4 ,twists and knots4--,most frequent between thirty and forty4 7,there is an unusually long mesentery47 #d4 ,strictures and tumors4--,these are not very important causes4 #e4 ,abnormal contents4--,fruit stones1 coins1 pins1 needles1 false teeth1 round worms rolled in a mass4 ,coins rarely cause inconvenience4 #abb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms of ,acute ,obstruction4--,constipation1 pain in the bowels1 and vomiting are the three most important symptoms4 ,pain sets in early1 and may come on abruptly when walking or more commonly when working4 ,it is at first colicky1 but soon becomes continuous and very intense1 vomiting soon follows and is constant and very distressing4 ,first the stomach contents are vomited1 and the greenish bile-stained material1 and soon the material vomited is a brownish-black liquid1 with a bowel odor4 ,this peculiar vomiting is a very characteristic symptom4 ,constipation may be absolute1 without the discharge of either feces or gas4 ,very often the contents of the bowel below the obstruction are discharged4 ,the abdomen is usually distended and when the large bowel is involved this is extreme4 ,if it is high up in the small intestine1 it may be very slight4 ,at first1 the abdomen is not tender1 but later it becomes very sensitive and tender4 ,the face is pale and anxious and finally collapse symptoms intervene4 ,the eyes are sunken1 the features look pinched and a cold1 clammy sweat covers the skin4 ,the pulse becomes rapid and weak4 ,there may be no fever1 and it may go below normal4 ,the tongue is dry1 parched1 and the thirst is incessant4 ,recovery4--,the case terminates as a rule in death in three to six days1 if aid is not given4 ,treatment4--,purgatives should not be given4 ,for the pain1 hypodermics of morphine are needed4 ,wash out the stomach for distressing vomiting4 ,this can be done three to four times a day4 ,thorough washing out of the large bowel with injections should be practised1 the warm water being allowed to flow in from a fountain syringe and the amount carefully estimated4 ,hutchinson recommends that the patient be placed under an anesthetic1 the abdomen kneaded1 and a copious enema given with the hips placed high or patient in inverted position4 ,then the patient should be thoroughly shaken1 first with the abdomen held downward and subsequently in the inverted position4 ,if this and similar measures do not succeed by the third day surgical measures must be resorted to4 ,for bloating1 turpentine cloths should be used1 and other hot1 moist applications4 ,diet4--,should be very light1 if any1 for a day or so4 ,,rupture 7,hernia74--,hernia means a protrusion of an organ from its natural cavity1 through normal or artificial openings in the surrounding structures4 ,but by the term hernia1 used alone1 we mean the protrusion of a portion of the abdominal contents through the walls1 and that is known by the popular term of rupture4 ,,digestive ,,organs #abc ,the most common forms of rupture protrude through one of the natural openings or weak spots in the abdominal walls1 as for instance1 the inguinal 7groin7 and femoral canals4 ,the femoral canal is located at the upper and inner part of the thigh1 and this place is a seat of rupture1 especially in women4 ,rupture may also occur at the navel1 when it is called umbilical hernia or rupture4 ,the contents of a hernia are bowel and omentum 7a covering of the bowel7 separately or together4 ,the bowel involved in a rupture is usually the lower portion of the small bowel1 but the large bowel is sometimes affected4 ,a sac covers the bowel or omentum in a rupture4 ,this sac consists of the protruded portion of peritoneum1 which has been gradually pushed through one of the canals 7inguinal or femoral7 or of the process of peritoneum1 which has been carried down by the testicle in its descent1 and the connection of which with the peritoneum of the abdomen still continues1 not having been obliterated1 as it usually is before birth4 ,the former is called an acquired rupture sac2 the latter is a congenital rupture sac1 and it is found only in groin 7inguinal rupture74 ,causes4--,rupture is more common in men than in women4 ,it may occur at any time of life4 ,the majority of cases occur before middle age1 and the largest number during the first ten years of life1 owing to the want of closure of the peritoneum which is carried down by the testicles before birth4 ,rupture is most frequently strangulated between the ages of forty and fifty4 ,location4--,the great majority of cases of rupture are groin or inguinal rupture4 ,symptoms4--,a fullness or a swelling is first noticed in the groin1 which is made worse in standing1 coughing and lifting4 ,this disappears on lying down and reappears on rising in many cases1 even at first2 coughing makes the lump or swelling harder4 ,it may come on both sides1 when it is called double rupture or hernia4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,rupture1 ,poultice for4--,take equal parts of lobelia and stramonium leaves2 make a poultice and apply to the parts4 ,renew as often as necessary4 ,this combination makes a very effective poultice and is sure to give relief4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,a person should wear a truss 7support7 that fits perfectly1 and this should not cause any pain or discomfort4 ,the truss should be worn all day1 taken off at night after going to bed and put on before rising1 when still lying down4 ,if it is put on after rising a little of the gut may be in the canal and pressed down by the support4 ,there are many kinds of supports4 ,operations now performed for rupture are very successful if the patient takes good care for months afterwards until the parts are thoroughly healed4 ,the operation simply closes a too large opening4 ,the testicles descending through the groin canal from the abdominal cavity before birth and in congenital rupture1 left too big an opening4 ,in acquired rupture1 these natural openings were enlarged by lifting1 falls1 etc4 ,the round ligament of the womb goes down through this canal and sometimes there is too large an opening left or acquired by accident4 ,irreducible ,rupture4--,this is when the rupture cannot be returned into the abdominal cavity1 and it is without any symptoms of strangulation4 ,they are of long standing and of a large size4 ,this condition is often due to carelessness of a patient in not keeping in a reducible rupture with a proper support4 ,adhesions form1 holding the rupture4 ,even if it is small1 it gives rise to much discomfort and the patient is always in danger of strangulation of the rupture4 ,operation for radical cure is generally a success4 #abd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,strangulation ,hernia or ,rupture4--,this means the rupture is so tightly constricted that it cannot be returned into the abdominal cavity1 and its circulation is interfered with2 then there is not only obstruction to the passage of the feces1 but also an arrest of circulation in the protruded portion of bowel which1 if not relieved1 results in gangrene and death4 ,this occurs more often in old than in recent ruptures and more often in congenital than in acquired rupture4 ,symptoms4--,sudden and complete constipation with persistent vomiting4 ,the lump may be tense1 hard and irreducible4 ,then there is faintness1 collapse2 severe abdominal pain1 complete constipation1 with no gas passing1 then vomiting1 at first of food1 then of the bile-stained fluid and finally of fluid with a bowel odor4 ,all these symptoms increase and the patient gradually sinks from exhaustion in eight or nine days1 though in very acute cases the patient may die within forty-eight hours4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,strangulated ,hernia1 ,hop ,poultice for4--,a large warm poultice of hops over the abdomen will be found one of the best known means of relieving strangulated hernia4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,it must be reduced or an operation must be performed and soon4 ,to reduce4--,the patient is put under an anesthetic and placed on his back with the hips 7pelvis7 raised and the thigh of the affected side flexed1 bent up and rotated inward if the rupture be inguinal or femoral4 ,this motion relaxes the parts4 ,the neck of the sac is then seized with the thumb and fingers of one hand1 and thus fixed1 while with the other hand1 the operator endeavors to return the strangulated gut by gentle pressure in the proper direction4 ,in femoral rupture1 this is at first downward1 to bring the gut opposite the opening then backward and then upward4 ,in groin 7inguinal7 rupture it is usually slightly upward and outward4 ,it must be coaxed1 kneaded and squeezed carefully4 ,care must be taken4 ,if it cannot be returned in from five to ten minutes no further time should be wasted1 but an operation should be performed immediately4 ,this consists in cutting down to the constriction and through it1 thus allowing the rupture to be reduced4 ,the patient should be kept in bed and treated the same way as for other abdominal operations4 ,caution4--,persons with rupture must be very careful not to lift or fall4 ,if a support is worn it must fit perfectly and be worn with comfort4 ,,digestive ,,organs #abe ,,intestinal ,,colic4 7,enteralgia74--,causes4--,predisposing2 poor general condition1 worry1 over-work1 nervous disposition4 ,exciting causes2 exposure1 gas in the bowels1 mass of feces1 undigested or irritating food1 cold drinks1 green fruit1 ice cream when a person is very warm4 ,symptoms4--,intermittent pain usually in the umbilical 7navel7 region1 moving from place to place1 dull or sharp pain1 relieved by pressure or bending forward4 ,abdomen is distended or drawn back4 ,it lasts a few minutes or many hours1 ending gradually or suddenly1 after a passage of gas or movement of the bowels4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--#a4 ,remove cause first if possible4 ,mild cases2 put heat to the abdomen by hot water bag1 wring cloths out of hot water and put in them ten drops of turpentine and place over the bowels hot4 ,give dose of peppermint water or ginger tea4 #b4 ,severe case4--,morphine hypodermically1 if necessary1 in a severe case2 mustard poultice is good1 also a spice poultice4 #c4 ,tincture of ,colocynth 7bitter cucumber7 is an excellent remedy for this trouble4 ,i have often used it with great success4 ,put five drops of it in a glass half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls every fifteen minutes until relieved4 ,a few doses generally relieve the patient4 ,,the ,,liver4--,the liver is the largest gland in the body1 and is situated in the upper and right part of the abdominal cavity4 ,the lower border of the liver corresponds to the lower border of the ribs in front and to the right side4 ,it weighs fifty to sixty ounces in the male2 in the female1 forty to fifty ounces4 ,it is about eight to nine inches in its transverse measurement2 vertically near its right surface it is six to seven inches1 while it is four to five inches thick at its thickest part4 ,opposite the backbone from behind forward it measures about three inches4 ,the left lobe1 the smallest and thinnest1 extends to the left1 over what is called the pit of the stomach4 ,,biliousness4--,this condition presents different symptoms in different cases1 but it always includes languor1 headache or dizziness1 perhaps some yellow color of the skin and conjunctiva1 and a general sense of want of tone1 depression of spirits and discomfort4 ,causes4--,the liver does not perform its function well1 or there is a retention of bile in the bile ducts4 ,most of the symptoms do not depend directly upon the changes in the bile1 but upon failure of proper digestion in the stomach and intestines4 ,certain poorly prepared foods or improper food for stomach digestion1 quickly cause the development of active fermentation and its results irritate the stomach mucous membrane bringing about a faulty stomach secretion of mucus1 which causes further trouble4 ,it may end in a sick headache4 ,,treatment4 ,prevention4--,normal1 easily digested food1 open bowels4 ,active exercise1 horseback riding1 massage of the liver region4 ,stooping over and bending from side to side and bending back with feet close together are good aids4 #abf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,diet4--,do not over-eat4 ,avoid alcohol in any form4 ,stimulating foods such as spices1 mustard salads1 concentrated meat extracts and meat broths1 pepper1 horseradish are not to be used4 ,do not use too much salt2 strong coffee and tea are harmful4 ,in severe cases milk either diluted with water or lime water or peptonized should alone be used4 ,gruels1 albumen water1 kumiss1 buttermilk and oyster broth may be allowed4 ,orange juice as well as lemonade may generally be given4 ,fasting is good in biliousness4 ,no one will starve in a few days of fasting4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,biliousness1 ,lemons for4--,one lemon squeezed in a glass of water with a very little sugar1 repeat for several days4 ,lemon is a very good medicine1 and it is surprising to know how few people realize what medical properties the lemon contains4 ,this is a good1 simple1 but very effective remedy4 #b4 ,biliousness1 ,salt and ,water for4--,take a teaspoonful of salt to a cup of water and drink before breakfast for a few mornings4 ,it is a well-known fact that a little salt in warm water before breakfast is laxative and also cleanses the system and bowels on account of its purifying action4 #c4 ,biliousness1 7chronic7 ,dandelion ,tea for4--,dandelion root is highly recommended for this4 ,the root should be collected in ,july1 ,august or ,september4 ,dose3--,a strong tea may be taken freely two or three times a day1 or the fluid extract may be purchased at any drug store4 #d4 ,biliousness1 a cheap and very safe plan4--,drink plenty of cold water and exercise freely in the open air4 ,following the above advice is often better than medicines and spring tonics1 also unless doing hard physical labor1 cut down on the meat eating4 ,in fact1 eat less generally for a time4 #e4 ,biliousness1 ,salt ,lemonade for4--,hot salt lemonade night and morning4 ,juice of one lemon and teaspoonful salt to as much hot water as you can drink4 #f4 ,biliousness1 ,boneset ,tea for4--,pour hot water on boneset and let stand until it is cold4 ,take a swallow occasionally4 ,this is very good4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4 ,medicines4--#a4 ,nitro-hydrochloric acid three drops three times a day in half a tumblerful of water is valuable4 #b4 ,twenty drops of fluid extract of ,queen's root three times a day4 ,,digestive ,,organs #abg #c4 ,the following combination forms a good pill to be taken every night3 ,extract of ,chirata #dj grains ,podophyllin #d grains ,wahoo #h grains ,culver's root #h grains ,creosote #aj grains ,mix and make into twenty pills4 ,take one every night4 #d4 ,for the ,attack4--,take calomel one-sixth grain tablets2 one every fifteen minutes until six are taken1 and then follow with two to four teaspoonfuls of epsom salts4 ,,jaundice 7,icterus74--,a symptom consisting in discoloration by bile pigment of the skin1 whites of the eyes1 other mucous membranes and secretions4 ,causes4--,obstruction of the gall ducts1 from gall stones1 inflammation1 tumor1 strictures1 from pressure by tumors1 and other enlarged abdominal organs4 ,symptoms4--,the skin and the conjunctiva 7red membrane of the eyes7 are colored from a pale lemon yellow to a dark olive or greenish black4 ,the itching may be intense1 especially in a chronic case4 ,the sweat may be yellow4 ,the stools are a pale slate color1 from the lack of bile1 and are often pasty and offensive4 ,the pulse is slow4 ,recovery depends upon the cause4 ,plain1 simple jaundice cases recover in a few days or weeks4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,jaundice1 ,sweet ,cider ,sure ,cure for4--,new cider before it ferments at all4 ,drink all you can4 ,this is a very simple remedy1 but a sure one if taken in the early stages of jaundice4 ,it causes the bowels to move freely and carries off any impurities in the system4 #b4 ,jaundice1 ,lemon ,juice for4--,take a tablespoonful of lemon juice several times a day4 ,this disease is produced by congestion of the liver1 and as lemon is excellent as a liver tonic it is known to be an excellent remedy for jaundice4 #c4 ,jaundice1 ,peach ,tree ,bark for4--,take the inner bark of a peach tree1 and make a strong tea1 and give a teaspoonful before each meal for five days1 then stop five days1 and if the patient's indications do not warrant a reasonable expectation that a cure is effected repeat the medicine as above4 ,i never knew of a case in which the above medicine failed to cure4 ,keep the bowels open with sweet oil4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies for ,liver ,complaint4 ,mandrake ,root for4--#a4 ,dry and powder the mandrake root 7often called may-apple7 and take about one teaspoonful4 ,this dose may be repeated two or three times a day1 according to the requirements of the case4 ,this is a stimulant1 a tonic and a laxative1 and is especially good when the liver is in a torpid and inactive condition4 #abh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,liver ,trouble1 ,dandelion ,root ,tea for4--,steep dandelion root1 make a good strong tea of it2 take a half glass three times a day4 ,this is a very good remedy as it not only acts on the liver1 but the bowels as well4 ,this will always cure slight attacks of liver trouble4 #c4 ,torpid ,liver1 ,boneset ,tea for4--,drink boneset tea at any time during the day and at night4 ,it is also good for cleansing the blood4 ,this is a very good remedy1 especially for people who live in a low damp region4 #d4 ,liver ,trouble1 ,mandrake ,leaves for4--,a very good remedy to use regularly1 for several weeks1 is to use from one to three grains of may-apple 7mandrake7 seed1 night and morning1 followed occasionally by a light purgative1 as seidlitz powder or rochelle salts4 ,this is sure to give relief if kept up thoroughly4 #e4 ,liver ,trouble1 ,mullein ,leaf ,tea for4--,mullein leaves steeped1 and sweetened4 ,drink freely4 ,this acts very nicely upon the liver4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,liver ,trouble4--#a4 ,for the itching1 hot alkaline baths with baking soda in water1 or dust on the following3-- ,starch #a ounce ,camphor1 powdered l-#a_/b drams ,oxide of ,zinc #a_/b ounce ,mix and use as a powder1 or use carbolic vaselin locally4 ,move the bowels with salts and do not give much food for a few days4 ,use nothing but milk4 #b4 ,the following is good to move the bowels when the stool is yellow and costive in a child one year old3 ,sulphate of ,magnesia #b ounces ,cream of tartar #b ounces ,mix and give one-half teaspoonful in water every three hours until the bowels move freely4 ,phosphate of soda in one dram doses every three hours is good4 #c4 ,severe ,type and ,epidemic ,form4--,give one to two drops of tincture myrica cerifera 7barberry7 every two hours for an adult4 ,this ,i know to be very good4 #d4 ,the common simple kind of jaundice will get well readily by moving the bowels freely and keeping the patient on light food4 ,,catarrhal ,,jaundice4 7,acute catarrhal angiocholitis74--,jaundice caused by obstruction of the terminal portion of the common duct1 by swelling of the mucous membrane4 ,causes4--,this occurs mostly in young people4 ,it follows inflammation of the stomach or bowels1 also from emotion1 exposure1 chronic heart disease4 ,it may be epidemic4 ,,digestive ,,organs #abi ,symptoms4--,slight jaundice preceded by stomach and bowel trouble4 ,epidemic cases may begin with chill1 headache and vomiting4 ,there may be slight pain in the abdomen1 the skin is light or bright yellow1 whites of the eyes are yellowish1 pain in the back and legs1 tired feeling1 nausea1 clay colored stools4 ,pulse is rather slow1 liver may be a little enlarged4 ,it may last from one week to one to three months4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,catarrhal ,jaundice4--#a4 ,restrict the diet if the stomach and bowels are diseased4 ,sodium phosphate may be given one teaspoonful every three hours to keep the bowels open4 ,drink large quantities of water and with it some baking soda one-half to one teaspoonful in the water4 #b4 ,if you have calomel you may take one-tenth of a grain every hour for four hours1 and then follow with the sodium phosphate in one-half teaspoonful doses every two to three hours1 until the bowels have fully moved1 or epsom salts1 two to four teaspoonfuls4 ,keep in bed if there is a fever or a very slow pulse say of forty to fifty4 ,,gall ,,stones4 7,biliary ,calculi1 ,cholelithiasis74--,cases of gall stones are rare under the age of twenty-five years4 ,they are very common after forty-five1 and three-fourths of the cases occur in women4 ,many people never know they have them4 ,sedentary habits of life1 excessive eating and constipation tend to cause them4 ,they may number a few1 several1 or a thousand1 or only one4 ,symptoms4--,there are usually none while the stones are in the gall bladder1 but when they pass from the gall bladder down through the 7channel7 duct into the bowel they often cause terrific pain1 especially when the stone is large4 ,chill1 fever1 profuse sweating and vomiting1 which comes in paroxysms or is continuous4 ,the pain may be constant or only come on at intervals4 ,the region of the liver may be tender1 the gall bladder may be enlarged1 especially in chronic cases and very tender4 ,in some cases the pain comes every few weeks and then may be scattered1 sometimes seeming to be in the stomach1 and then in the bowels1 or in the region of the liver4 ,when a person has such pains and locates them in the stomach or bowels1 and they come periodically1 every week or two or more1 he ought to be suspicious about it being gall stones1 especially if the symptoms do not show any stomach trouble4 ,if the stone is large and closes the common duct1 jaundice occurs2 the stools are light colored2 the urine contains bile4 ,the attacks of pain may cease suddenly after a few hours1 or they may last several days or recur at intervals until the stone is passed4 ,the stones may be found in the bowel discharges after an attack4 ,death may occur from collapse during an attack4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,gall ,stones1 ,sweet ,oil for4--,massaging the part over the region of the liver lightly night and morning is very good1 following by drinking a wineglassful of sweet oil at bedtime4 ,the patient should take some good cathartic the next morning1 such as a seidlitz powder or cream of tartar4 ,teaspoonful in glass of water each morning4 ,this treatment should be continued for several weeks and is very effective4 #acj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,gall ,stones1 ,tried and ,approved ,remedy for4--,drink about a wineglass of olive oil at bedtime followed in the morning by a cathartic1 as seidlitz powder1 or cream of tartar and phosphate of soda2 teaspoonful each morning in wineglass of water4 ,this treatment to be pursued several weeks4 ,massage the part over the liver lightly night and morning4 ,if the suffering is intense use an injection of thirty drops of laudanum to two quarts of water4 ,in many cases the cathartic may not be needed as the olive oil will move the bowels freely4 ,massaging the parts over the liver will cause it to work better and has proven successful in many cases4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,gall ,stones4--#a4 ,for the pain4 ,morphine must be used and by the hypodermic method2 one-fourth grain dose and repeated1 if necessary1 and chloroform given before if the pain is intense1 until the morphine can act4 ,fomentations can be used over the liver4 #b4 ,soda4--,the bowels must be kept open by laxatives1 ,sodium ,phosphate or ,sodium ,sulphate1 7,glauber's7 salt4 #c4 ,olive ,oil4--,olive oil is used very extensively4 ,i do not know whether it does any good2 some people think it does4 ,from two to ten ounces daily1 if possible4 ,the phosphate or sulphate of sodium should be taken daily in one to two teaspoonfuls doses each day4 ,some claim these salts prevent formation of gall stones4 #d4 ,powder for the ,itching4--,for the intolerable itching you may use the following powder1 dust some of it over the skin3 ,starch #a ounce ,zinc ,oxide #a_/b ounce ,camphor #a-a_/b drams ,mix into a powder4 ,diet4--,this must be thoroughly regulated4 ,the patient should avoid the starchy and sugar foods as much as possible4 ,he or she should also take regular exercise4 ,if a person afflicted with gall stones keeps the stomach and bowels in good condition1 they will be better4 ,pure air1 sunshine1 exercise1 and diet are big factors in the treatment of chronic diseases4 ,a woman so afflicted should not wear anything tight around the stomach and liver1 corsets are an abomination in this disease2 olive oil if taken must be continued for months4 ,surgery4--,the operation is indicated when the patient is suffering most of the time from pain in the liver region or when the person is failing in health1 or during an acute attack4 ,when there are symptoms of obstruction or when there is fever1 sweating shows that there is pus in the gall bladder4 ,also an operation is then necessary1 and in most cases it results satisfactorily4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aca ,,cancer ,,of ,,the ,,gall ,,bladder1 ,,and ,,bile ,,ducts4 ,causes4--,it usually occurs between forty and seventy years of age4 ,the cases that originate here show no percentage in either sex2 but those that appear here as secondary cancers are three times as frequent in women as in men4 ,chronic irritation by gall stones is an important cause4 ,they are hard to diagnose and1 of course1 fatal in the secondary kind4 ,for the primary kind early complete removal may cure if you can get at them4 ,,circulatory ,,disturbances ,,of ,,the ,,liver4 7,acute ,hyperemia or ,congestion74--,this occurs normally after meals1 and in acute infections1 diseases1 etc4 ,,chronic ,,congestion ,,or ,,nutmeg ,,liver4--,this is due to an obstruction of the blood circulation in the liver by chronic valvular heart disease with failure of heart action4 ,lung obstruction in the trouble called ,emphysema1 ,chronic ,pneumonia1 etc41 may cause it4 ,the cut section of a liver shows an appearance like a nutmeg1 due to a deeply congested central vein and capillaries4 ,in a later stage the liver is contracted1 central liver cells are shrunk and the connective tissue is increased4 ,,acute ,,yellow ,,atrophy4 7,malignant ,jaundice74--,this is fortunately a rare disease4 ,there is rapid progress1 and it is fatal in nearly all cases4 ,the liver is very small and flabby4 ,the symptoms are many and are hard to differentiate4 ,you must depend upon your physician4 ,the only thing for him to do is to meet the symptoms and relieve them if possible4 ,,cirrhosis ,,of ,,the ,,liver4 7,sclerosis of the ,liver1 ,hobnail ,liver1 ,gin ,drinkers ,liver1 ,hard ,liver74--,this occurs most often in men from forty to sixty years old4 ,it is not uncommon in children4 ,cause4--,it is usually due to drinking of alcohol to excess1 especially whisky1 brandy1 rum or gin4 ,the liver is small and thin2 hard1 granular1 white bands run through it and press on the liver cells and destroy them4 ,symptoms4--,these are few as long as proper circulation in the heart is maintained4 ,fatty cirrhosis is often found in post-mortems4 ,the first symptoms are the same as those accompanying chronic gastritis1 dyspepsia1 ,they are3--,appetite is poor1 nausea1 retching and vomiting1 especially in the morning2 distress in the region of the stomach1 constipation or diarrhea4 ,these increase and vomiting of blood from the stomach may occur early and late4 ,bleeding from the stomach and bowels1 etc41 cause the stools to look like tar4 ,nosebleed and piles are common and profuse2 bleeding may cause severe lack of blood4 ,the epigastric and mammary veins are enlarged4 ,ascites 7dropsy in the abdomen7 usually occurs sooner or later and may be very marked1 and it recurs soon after each tapping4 ,the feet and genital organs may be oedematous 7watery swelling71 jaundice is slight and does not occur until late4 ,during the late stage the patient is much shrunken1 face is hollow1 the blood vessels of the nose and cheeks are dilated1 abdomen is greatly distended4 ,delirium1 stupor1 coma or convulsions may occur at any time4 #acb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,cirrhosis of the ,liver4--,it is usually fatal2 sometimes even after temporary improvements4 ,no coffee or alcohol2 simple diet1 bitter tonics1 keep bowels open1 ,a physician must handle such a case4 ,,abscess ,,of ,,the ,,liver4 ,hepatic ,abscess3 ,suppurative ,hepatitis4--,this is a circumscribed collection of pus in the liver tissue4 ,if there is only one abscess it is in the larger lobe in seventy per cent of the cases4 ,the amount of fluid contained in such an abscess may be two or three quarts and its color varies from a grayish white to a creamy reddish-brown2 when the abscess is caused by a type 7amebic7 of dysentery1 there is generally only one abscess1 occurring more often in the right lobe1 whereas other forms due to septic infection give rise to many abscesses4 ,causes4--,this disease is rare even in tropical climates4 ,when it is excited by gall stones1 it is invariably septic in character and the infecting material reaches the interior through the liver vessels or bile passages4 ,stomach ulcers1 typhoid fever1 appendicitis1 may bring on such an abscess4 ,pus wounds of the head are sometimes followed by a liver abscess4 ,the most common method of infection is through the portal vein4 ,other causes that may be mentioned are foreign bodies traveling up the ducts1 as round-worms and parasites4 ,symptoms4--,hectic temperature1 pain1 tenderness1 and an enlarged liver1 and often slight jaundice4 ,in acute cases the fever rises rapidly1 reaching #ajc or #ajd in twenty-four hours4 ,it is irregular and intermittent1 and it may be hectic1 that is1 like the fever of consumption4 ,shakings or decided chills frequently are present with the rise of fever and when the fever declines there may be profuse sweating4 ,the skin is pale and shows a slight jaundice1 the conjunctiva being yellowish4 ,progressive loss of strength with disturbance of the stomach and bowels is present4 ,the bowels are variable and constipated and loose4 ,dropsy of the abdomen 7,ascites7 may develop1 on account of pressure on the big vein1 inferior vena-cava4 ,lung symptoms1 severe cough1 reddish-brown expectoration are often present4 ,,the ,,abscess4--,may break into the pleural cavity1 bronchial tubes1 lungs and stomach1 bowels1 peritoneum or through the abdominal wall4 ,recovery4--,the result is unfavorable as it generally goes on to a rapid termination4 ,the abscess should be opened and evacuated when its location can be detected4 ,the death rates ranges from fifty to sixty per cent4 ,treatment4--,open it if you can1 ,sponge liver region with cool water4 ,for the pain1 mustard poultices1 turpentine stupe or hot fomentations prove beneficial4 ,keep up strength by stimulation and quinine4 ,,digestive ,,organs #acc ,diet in ,liver ,troubles sent us from ,providence ,hospital 7,catholic71 ,sandusky1 ,ohio3 ,may ,take-- ,soups--,vegetable soups with a little bread or cracker1 light broths4 ,fish--,boiled fresh cod1 bass1 sole or whiting1 raw oysters4 ,meats--,tender lean mutton1 lamb1 chicken1 game1 7all sparingly74 ,farinaceous--,oatmeal1 hominy1 tapioca1 sago1 arrowroot 7well cooked71 whole wheat bread1 graham bread1 dry toast1 crackers4 ,vegetables--,mashed potato1 almost all fresh vegetables 7well boiled71 plain salad of lettuce1 water-cress1 dandelions4 ,desserts--,plain milk pudding of tapioca1 sago1 arrowroot or stewed fresh fruit 7all without sugar or cream71 raw ripe fruits4 ,drinks--,weak tea or coffee 7without sugar or cream71 hot water1 pure1 plain or aerated water4 ,must ,not ,take-- ,strong soups1 rich made dishes of any kind1 hot bread or biscuits1 preserved fish or meats1 curries1 red meats1 eggs1 fats1 butter1 sugar1 herrings1 eels1 salmon1 mackerel1 sweets1 creams1 cheese1 dried fruits1 nuts1 pies1 pastry1 cakes1 malt liquors1 sweet wines1 champagne4 ,,acute ,,general ,,peritonitis4 7,inflammation of the ,peritoneum1 ,lining of the ,abdominal ,cavity74--,causes4 ,primary2 ,occurs without any known preceding disease1 and is rare4 ,secondary2 ,occurs from injuries1 extension from inflamed nearby organs1 such as appendicitis or infection from bacteria1 without any apparent lesion 7disease of the bowel74 ,perforation causes most of the attacks of peritonitis4 ,peritonitis may accompany acute infections or accompany chronic nephritis1 rheumatism1 pleurisy1 tuberculosis and septicemia4 ,peritonitis occurs from perforation of the bowel in typhoid fever also1 and it frequently occurs after appendicitis and sometimes after confinement4 ,symptoms4--,this is often the history of one of the causes mentioned above1 followed in cases with perforation or septic disease by a chill or chilly feeling and pain1 varying at first1 with the place where the inflammation begins4 ,the patient lies on his back1 with the knees drawn up1 and the body bent so as to relax the muscles of the abdomen1 which are often rigidly contracted1--stiff at first on the side where the pain starts4 ,the pain may be absent4 ,the abdomen becomes distended1 tympanitic 7caused by gas74 ,an early symptom is vomiting and it is often repeated4 ,there is constipation2 occasionally diarrhea occurs4 ,the temperature may rise rapidly to #ajd or #aje and then become lower2 it is sometimes normal4 ,the pulse is frequent1 small1 wiry and beats #ajj to #aej per minute2 the breathing is frequent and shallow4 ,the tongue becomes red and dry and cracked4 ,passing the urine frequently causes pain2 sometimes there is retention of urine4 ,the face looks pinched1 the eyes are sunken1 the expression is anxious1 and the skin of the face is lead colored or livid4 ,hiccoughs1 muttering1 delirium or stupor may be present4 #acd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,recovery1 ,prognosis1 etc4--,the action of the heart becomes weak and irregular1 respiration is shallow1 the temperature taken in the rectum is high1 the skin is cold1 pale and livid1 death occurs sometimes suddenly1 usually in three to five days2 less often thirty-six to forty-eight hours2 or even after ten days4 ,the results depend mainly upon the cause of the inflammation1 and the nature of the infection1 infectious disease that produces it1 being usually very bad after puerperal sepsis 7after confinement71 induced abortion1 perforation of the bowel or stomach1 or rupture of an abscess4 ,,local ,,peritonitis4--,this may come from local injury1 but it is usually secondary to empyema1 tuberculosis1 or cancer1 abscess1 perforation of the stomach or bowel1 ulcer1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,onset is usually sudden4 ,there is sudden local pain1 increased by any movements2 tenderness1 and vomiting2 then chills1 irregular fever1 sweating1 difficult breathing1 emaciation4 ,,treatment ,,of ,,the ,,acute ,,peritonitis4--,there must be absolute rest1 morphine by hypodermic method1 one-fourth to one-half grain to relieve the pain4 ,ice cold and hot fomentations with some herb remedy like hops1 smartweed1 etc42 or cloths wrung out of hot water with five to ten drops of turpentine sprinkled on them4 ,this is very good when there is much bloating from gas4 ,the turpentine should be stopped when the skin shows red from it4 ,the cloths should not be heavy or they will cause pain by their weight4 ,ice water can be used when cold cloths are needed4 ,for vomiting4--,stop all food and drink for the time and give cracked ice4 ,diet4--,should be hot or cold milk with lime water or peptonized milk if necessary4 ,if the feeding causes vomiting1 you must give food by the rectum4 ,for the severe bloating enemas containing turpentine should be given1 one to two to six ounces of water used with ten to thirty drops of turpentine in it2 sometimes it is necessary to resort to surgery4 ,,tubercular ,,peritonitis4--,this may occur as a primary trouble or secondary to tuberculosis of the bowels1 lungs1 and ,fallopian tube4 ,it is most frequent in males between twenty and forty4 ,,digestive ,,organs #ace ,symptoms4--,these are variable4 ,it may occur like acute peritonitis with sudden onset of high fever1 pain1 tenderness1 bloating1 vomiting and constipation2 these symptoms passing into those of chronic peritonitis4 ,often there are gradual loss of strength and flesh1 low and irregular fever2 frequently the temperature goes below normal with a little ascites tympanites1 constipation1 diarrhea and masses in the abdomen which consist of the omentum 7apron covering the bowels7 rolled up and matted into a sausage-shaped tumor in the upper part of the abdomen1 or of thickened or adherent coils of the bowel1 enlarged mesentric lymph nodes1 etc4 ,spontaneous recovery may occur1 or the course of the disease may resemble that of a malignant tumor4 ,treatment4--,if there is effusion and few adhesions1 cutting in and removing the fluid may help4 ,in other cases good nourishing diet with cod liver oil is best4 ,,ascites4 7,hydroperitoneum4 ,abdominal ,dropsy74--,this is an accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity4 ,it is but a symptom of disease4 ,local ,causes4--,chronic peritonitis1 obstruction of the portal 7vein7 circulation as in cirrhosis of the liver1 cancer or other liver disease1 from heart disease1 tumors1 as of the ovaries or enlarged spleen4 ,all these mentioned may produce this dropsy4 ,general ,cause4--,heart disease1 chronic nephritis1 chronic malaria1 cancer1 syphilis1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,gradual increasing distention of the abdomen1 causing sometimes a sense of weight1 then difficulty of breathing from pressure4 ,the abdomen is distended1 flattened at the sides unless it is very full4 ,the skin may be stretched tense1 superficial veins are distended4 ,the navel may be flat or even protrude and around it the vessels may be greatly enlarged4 ,there is fluctuation when you tap sharply at one side1 while holding your hand on the other side you feel a wavy feeling4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,ascites4--,first treat the disease causing it4 ,sometimes it is necessary in order to prolong life to repeatedly tap the patient as in cirrhosis of the liver4 ,when it is caused by the heart or kidneys1 give cathartics that carry away much liquid1 hydragogue cathartics4 ,one dram of jalap at night followed by a big dose of salts before breakfast4 ,cream of tartar and salts are good1 equal parts4 ,or cream of tartar alone1 one to two drams1 with lemon juice in water in repeated doses4 ,digitalis and squill1 of each one grain to cause great flow of urine4 ,infusion of digitalis is also good to increase flow of urine1 when the heart is the real cause of the ascites4 ,these treatments take the liquids away through the proper channels1 the bowels and kidneys4 #acf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,ascites caused by an ,ovarian ,tumor4--,the tumor must be removed4 ,i am not in favor of indiscriminate operating1 but operations often save lives4 ,i remember one case in which ,i very strongly urged the lady to have an operation performed4 ,it was a case of ascites1 caused1 as ,i was sure1 by a tumor of the ovary4 ,the lady1 as almost all people do1--and ,i do not blame them for it1--dreaded even the thought of an operation1 but she was finally compelled to have an operation or die4 ,she filled so full that it was almost impossible for her to breathe4 ,she went away from home in terrible shape1 almost out of breath1 and returned home a well woman and has remained so4 ,such cases formerly died4 ,but not all cases of ascites can be cured by an operation1 it depends upon the cause4 ,in many cases all one can do is to doctor the cause1 if that cannot be removed1 make the patient's remaining days as comfortable as possible4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,rectum ,,and ,,anus4--,the lower part of the alimentary canal is called the rectum1 originally meaning straight4 ,it is not straight in the human animal4 ,it is six to eight inches long4 ,the anus is the lower opening of the rectum4 ,in health it is closed by the external ,sphincter 7closing muscle74 ,disease may wear this muscle out and then the anus remains open1 causing the contents of the bowel to move involuntary4 ,,constipation4 ,causes4--#a4 ,mechanical obstruction4 #b4 ,defective motion of the bowels4 #c4 ,deficient bowel secretions4 #d4 ,other causes4 ,mechanical obstruction4--,anything that will hinder the free and easy passage of the feces 7bowel contents74 ,too tight external sphincter 7rectum7 muscle1 stricture1 tumors1 etc4 ,bending of the womb on the bowel4 ,defective ,worm-like ,bowel ,movement4--,irregular habits of living head the list causing this defective action4 ,everyone should promptly attend to ,nature's call4 ,some people wait until the desire for stool has all gone1 and in that way the habit of the bowels is gradually lost4 ,everyone should go to stool at a certain regular time each day1 and at any other time when ,nature calls4 ,if a person heeds this call of ,nature1 the call will come regularly at the proper time1 say every morning after breakfast4 ,if these sensations 7,nature's calls7 are ignored day after day1 the mucous membrane soon loses its sensitiveness and the muscular coat its tonicity1 and as a result1 large quantities of fecal matter may accumulate in the sigmoid 7part of the bowel7 or in the rectum without exciting the least desire to empty the bowels4 ,again1 irregular time for eating and improper diet are liable to diminish this action also4 ,foods that contain very little liquid and those that do not leave much residue are liable to accumulate in the bowel and at the same time press upon the rectum hard enough to produce a partial paralysis4 ,deficiency of the ,secretions4--,many of the causes that hinder worm-like motion are also likely to lessen the normal secretions of the bowel4 ,some kinds of liver diseases tend to lessen the secretions of the bowel1 because the amount of bile emptied into the bowel is lessened4 ,sometimes the glands of the intestine are rendered less active by disease and other causes4 ,sundry ,causes4--,diabetes1 melancholy1 insanity1 old age1 paralysis1 lead poisoning and some troubles of local origin1 like fissure of the rectum1 ulceration1 stricture and polypus4 ,,digestive ,,organs #acg ,symptoms4--,headache1 inattention to business1 loss of memory1 melancholy1 sallow complexion1 indigestion1 loss of appetite1 nervous symptoms4 ,spasmodic muscular contraction of the external sphincter4 ,the bowel contents press upon it2 spasm of this sphincter muscle is frequently brought on by the presence of a crack in the mucous membrane1 caused by injury inflicted during expulsion of hardened feces4 ,instead of aiding a bowel movement1 the muscles now present an obstruction beyond control of the will and aggravate the condition4 ,the most frequent cause of disease of the rectum is constipation and anyone of the following local diseases of the rectum and anus may be a symptom of constipation4 7#a7 ,fissure or crack of the anus4 7#b7 ,ulceration4 7#c7 ,hemorrhoids 7piles74 7#d7 ,prolapse 7falling74 7#e7 ,neuralgia4 7#f7 ,proctitis and periproctitis4 ,fissure of the anus is a common local symptom of constipation4 ,the feces accumulate when the bowels do not move for a few days1 the watery portion is absorbed2 they become dry1 hard1 lumpy1 and very difficult to expel1 frequently making a rent 7tear7 in the mucous membrane and resulting eventually in an irritable fissure4 ,ulceration of the rectum and the sigmoid 7part of the bowel7 is a symptom of persistent constipation1 because the pressure exerted upon the nourishing blood vessels by the fecal mass causes local death of the tissues4 ,hemorrhoids 7,piles7 may be produced by constipation in several ways2 first by obstruction to the return of the venous 7dark7 blood4 ,second1 by venous engorgement 7filling up7 of the hemorrhoidal veins during violent and prolonged straining at stool4 ,third1 as a result of the general looseness of the tissues in those suffering from constipation4 ,prolapse 7,falling of the ,bowel74--,this falling of the rectum may be partial or complete1 and may be caused by straining or by the downward pressure exerted by the fecal mass during the emptying movement of the bowel4 ,it may also be the result of a partial paralysis of the bowel caused by pressure of the feces upon the nerves4 ,proctitis and ,peri-,proctitis4--,inflammation of the rectum and surrounding tissue that may or may not terminate in an abscess and fistula1 sometimes follows injury to the very sensitive mucous membrane by the hardened feces4 ,neuralgia of the ,rectum4--,this may sometimes result from the pressure of the fecal mass upon the nearby nerves causing pain in the sacrum coccyx 7bones74 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,constipation1 a ,good ,substitute for ,pills and ,drugs4--,two ounces each of figs1 dates1 raisins1 and prunes 7without pits7 one-half ounce senna leaves4 ,grind through meat chopper1 and mix thoroughly by kneading4 ,break off pieces 7about a level teaspoonful7 and form into tablets4 ,wrap each in a wax paper and keep in covered glass jars1 in a cool place4 ,dose4--,one at night to keep the bowels regular4 ,very pleasant to take4 #ach ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,constipation1 ,substitute for ,castor ,oil4--,take good clean figs1 and stew them very slowly in olive oil until plump and tender1 then add a little honey and a little lemon juice1 and allow the syrup to boil thick4 ,remarks4--,keep this in a covered glass jar and when a dose of castor oil seems necessary1 a single fig will answer every purpose4 ,not unpleasant to take4 #c4 ,constipation1 ,hot ,water for4--,a cup of hot water1 as hot as one can drink it1 a half an hour before breakfast4 ,the hot water thoroughly rinses the stomach and helps the bowels to carry off all the impurities4 #d4 ,constipation4 ,excellent ,nourishment for ,old ,people4--,a tablespoonful of olive oil three times a day internally for weak or very old people3 it can be injected1--used as an enema4 ,olive oil will be found very beneficial for young people as well as old4 ,it acts as a food for the whole system and is very nourishing4 #e4 ,constipation1 ,salt and ,water for4--,a pinch of salt in a glass of water taken before breakfast every morning4 ,i have found it a very good remedy4 ,this is a remedy easily obtained in any home and will be found very helpful4 ,few people seem to realize how valuable salt is as a medicine4 ,it acts as a stimulant and loosens the bowels4 #f4 ,constipation1 ,water ,cure for4--,drink a quantity of water on retiring and during the day4 ,this simple home remedy has been known to cure stubborn cases of constipation if kept up faithfully4 #g4 ,constipation1 ,tonic and ,standard ,remedy for4--,calomel one ounce1 wild cherry bark one ounce1 ,peruvian bark one ounce1 ,turkish rhubarb ground one ounce1 make this into one quart with water1 then put in sufficient alcohol to keep it4 ,dose3--,take a small teaspoonful each morning when the bowels need regulating1 or you need a stimulating tonic4 #h4 ,constipation1 ,glycerin and ,witch-,hazel ,remedy ,where ,castor ,oil ,failed-- ,equal parts of glycerin and witch-hazel4 ,dose 3--,one teaspoonful every night at bedtime4 ,in severe cases where you have been unable to get a movement of the bowels by the use of other cathartics1 take a teaspoonful every two hours until the bowels move freely4 ,this remedy has been known to cure when castor oil and other remedies have failed4 #i4 ,constipation1 ,well-known ,remedy for4-- ,fluid ,extract ,cascara ,sagrada #a ounce ,syrup ,rhubarb #a ounce ,simple ,syrup #b ounces ,mix4 ,one teaspoonful at night or fifteen drops four times a day for an adult4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aci #aj4 ,constipation1 ,effective ,remedy1 in the most ,stubborn ,cases of4-- ,fluid ,extract ,cascara ,sagrada #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,wahoo #a ounce ,neutralizing ,cordial #b ounces ,mix4 ,adults may take a teaspoonful of this mixture before retiring1 this will be found very effective in the most stubborn cases of constipation4 #aa4 ,constipation1 ,remedy from a ,mother at ,lee1 ,massachusetts4-- ,senna ,leaves #a_/b pound ,english ,currants #a_/b pound ,figs #a_/d pound ,brown ,sugar #a large cup ,chop all together fine4 ,dose3--,one-fourth to one-half teaspoonful every night4 ,do not cook4 ,the best remedy ,i know4 #ab4 ,constipation1 ,fruit and ,hot ,water ,cure for4--,drink a pint of hot water in the morning before eating4 ,eat fruit1 plenty of apples1 eat apples in the evening1 and they will loosen the bowels4 ,chew them fine1 mix with saliva4 #ac4 ,constipation1 ,herb ,tea for4--,one ounce senna leaves steeped in one-half pint of hot water1 with a teaspoonful of ginger powdered2 strain4 ,this is a most certain and effective purge1 and mild in its action upon the bowels4 ,dose3--,a cupful at bedtime4 ,this is far superior to salts4 #ad4 ,constipation1 ,purshiana ,bark ,tea ,without an ,equal for4--,an infusion of one ounce of purshiana bark to one pint of boiling water2 infuse for one hour and strain4 ,it stands without an equal in the treatment of constipation in all its varied forms4 ,dose3--,one teaspoonful1 morning and evening according to symptoms or until the bowels are thoroughly regulated4 ,this is fine for constipation1 especially if of long standing4 ,it may be used in connection with cascara4 ,this will give relief when other remedies fail4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,constipation4--,too much reliance has been placed upon medicine in the treatment of this disease and too little attention given to diet1 and the establishment of regular habits in eating1 exercising1 sleeping and attending to the calls of ,nature4 ,also1 local disease of the rectum has been overlooked until of late years4 ,remedies of a laxative and cathartic nature soon lose their power and the dose must be repeated or a new remedy must be given4 ,this method of treatment is well recommended and is very good4 #a--,stretching of the sphincter4 #b--;,frequent rectal and abdominal massage4 #c--;,copious injection of warm water 7in the beginning only74 #d--;,application of electricity over the abdomen and in the rectum4 #adj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,in addition to this treatment which must be carried out by a physician the patient must observe the following rules3 ,go to stool daily1 and as near the same time as is convenient1 correct errors of diet4 ,drink an abundance of water and eat sufficient fruit4 ,take plenty of outdoor exercise2 take a cold bath every morning followed by a thorough rubbing4 ,dress warmly in winter and cool in summer4 ,change of temperature or climate if the case demands it4 ,be temperate in all things affecting the general health4 ,stretching the sphincter must be done carefully1 but in a thorough manner4 ,it can only be done properly by an experienced person4 ,stretching of the sphincter closes the opening so that the feces are not passed at all times4 ,it is circular in shape4 ,sometimes this grows larger1 stiffer1 or it acts spasmodically4 ,the opening is often so tight in some people that it is difficult to introduce even a finger1 and it frequently produces a spasm of pain in the bowels1 stomach and head to do so4 ,this kind will produce constipation or make it worse4 ,in such cases it should be stretched thoroughly but carefully so that the muscle will be able to close the opening and the bowel contents will not pass at any time unhindered4 ,there are two methods of stretching the muscle--forcible or gradual4 ,the forcible method is generally done by inserting the two thumbs into the anus and stretching the muscle thoroughly in every direction until there is no resistance4 7,dilators are made for this purpose1 but unless they are very carefully used they will tear the muscle74 ,the forcible method should be done under an anesthetic4 ,gradual stretching is done when an anesthetic cannot be used4 ,it is better to do too little than to do too much at the first sitting4 ,the muscle is very stubborn sometimes1 and it requires careful handling or the irritability will be increased4 ,an instrument in the hands of a careful man is all right4 ,they can be stretched by the fingers or the ,wales' bougie1 thus3 ,patients should come to the office two or three times a week1 the instrument 7bougies7 are introduced and allowed to remain within the bowel until the muscle resistance is overcome1 and many times their withdrawal will soon be followed by a copious stool4 ,forcible stretching is seldom required more than once1 if a large sized instrument is used from time to time afterward1 just as in gradual stretching2 when thorough dilatation has been accomplished1 the muscle instead of acting as an impassable barrier to the discharge of the feces1 now offers only passive resistance1 but sufficiently strong1 however1 to prevent any unpleasant accidents1 yet not strong enough to resist the power of the expulsory muscles when the latter are brought into full play during stool4 ,large quantities of feces do not now accumulate2 consequently the pressure upon the mucous membrane and neighboring nerves is eliminated1 and the bowel regains its normal sensibility and strength4 ,there are now sold dilators in sets for self use in almost every drug store4 ,these when used continuously do good and successful work4 ,,digestive ,,organs #ada ,abdominal ,massage4 7,kneading1 ,rubbing1 etc474--,this is an essential feature in the treatment4 ,it was practiced by ,hippocrates hundreds of years ago4 ,place the patient in the recumbent position upon a table which can be so manipulated that the head may be raised or lowered1 the body rolled from side to side4 ,gentle but firm pressure is then made with the palm of the hand and the ball of the thumb over the large intestine beginning in the lower right groin region4 ,then go up to the ribs on the right side1 then over the body to the same place on the left side and down to the left lower side and center1 accompanying the pressure by kneading the parts thoroughly with the fingers4 ,repeat this several times for about ten to twelve minutes4 ,at first this should be practised every day2 later twice a week4 ,special treatment should be given the small intestines and liver when the bile and intestinal secretion are lessened4 ,in children gentle rubbing of the abdomen with circular movements from right to left with a little oil for ten minutes daily will help to increase the action of the bowels and often bring on a normal movement4 ,copious ,warm ,water ,injections4--,this is good at the beginning of the treatment when the feces become packed4 ,they soften the mass and aid its discharge4 ,the water must go above the rectum into the colon4 ,to do this a colon tube from eighteen to twenty-four inches long1 a good syringe 7the ,davidson bulb7 hard rubber piston or a fountain syringe1 the nozzle of which can be inserted into the tube1 are required4 ,the patient is placed in the lying down position on the left side with knees drawn up1 with the hips elevated4 ,oil the tube and pass it gently and slowly up the bowel for a few inches until it meets with a slight obstruction4 ,a few ounces of water are then forced through the tube and at the same time pressure is made upward with the tube2 by these means the obstruction will be lifted out of the way each time the tube meets with resistance2 the procedure must be repeated until the tube is well within the colon4 ,attach the syringe to the tube and allow the water to run until the colon is distended4 ,a quart to a gallon of warm water can be used depending upon the age and amount of feces present4 ,the water should be retained as long as possible4 ,the injections should be continued daily until all the feces has been removed4 ,they should not be used for weeks as has been recommended4 ,if soap suds are used in the enema1 green or soft soap should be used1 not the hard soap4 ,electricity4--,one pole may be placed over the spinal column and the other moved about over the course of the colon1 or one over the spine and the other over the rectum4 ,again constipation is caused by the womb lying upon the rectum4 ,change this condition4 7,see diseases of women74 #adb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,rules4--,patients should go to stool daily at the same hour1 usually after the morning meal4 ,you can educate the bowel to act daily at the same hour or after breakfast2 or on the other hand not more than once in two or three days in those who are careless in their habits4 ,some patients need to have two or three movements daily in order to feel well4 ,it may take time to educate the bowels to do this1 but it can be done in many cases and many persons become constipated because they put off attending to the educated bowel's call1 and often produce constipation by carelessness4 ,it is surprising how many educated people put off this duty2 ,nature neglected1 soon ceases to call4 ,if constipated persons will persevere in going to the closet at or near the same time every day and devote their entire time while there to the expulsion of the fecal contents1 and not make it a reading room1 they will bring about the desired result4 ,patients are apt to become discouraged at first2 they should be informed that the final result of the treatment is not influenced by the failure of the bowel to act regularly during the first few days4 ,do not strain to expel the stool4 ,corrections of ,errors in ,diet4--,this is one of the necessary features in the treatment4 ,all kinds of foods known to disagree should be discarded4 ,the foods should be easily digested4 ,in children the diet should be rich in fats1 albuminoids and sugar1 but poor in starches4 ,a reasonable amount of fruits such as apples1 oranges1 and figs should be allowed4 ,meals should be at regular hours4 ,foods that can be used3 ,may ,take-- ,soups4--,meat broths1 oyster soup4 ,fish4--,boiled fish of all kinds1 raw oysters4 ,meats4--,almost any fresh tender meat1 poultry1 game1 not fried4 ,farinaceous4--,oatmeal1 wheaten grits1 mush1 hominy1 whole wheat bread1 corn bread1 graham bread1 rye bread4 ,vegetables4--,boiled onions1 brussels sprouts1 spinach1 cauliflower1 potatoes1 asparagus1 green corn1 green peas1 string beans1 salads with oil4 ,desserts4--,stewed prunes1 figs1 baked apples with cream1 ripe peaches1 pears1 oranges1 apples1 melons1 grapes1 cherries1 raisins1 honey1 plain puddings1 fig puddings1 apple charlotte4 ,drinks4--,plenty of pure water1 cold or hot1 new cider1 buttermilk1 orange juice1 unfermented grape juice4 ,must ,not ,take-- ,salt1 smoked1 potted or preserved fish or meats1 pork1 liver1 eggs1 new bread1 puddings of rice or sago1 pastry1 milk1 sweets1 tea1 nuts1 cheese1 pineapple1 spirituous liquors4 ,foods classed as laxatives are honey1 cider1 molasses1 and acid fruits1 such as apples1 pears1 peaches1 cherries1 and oranges4 ,berries are effective laxatives on account of the acids and seeds they contain4 7,huckleberries are constipating74 ,prunes1 dates and figs are good and effective1 also fruit juices4 ,,digestive ,,organs #adc ,drinks4--,there are few laxatives better than a glass of cold water or preferably hot water1 taken upon an empty stomach before breakfast2 water prevents the feces from becoming dry and massed1 and stimulates the intestinal movements4 ,a pinch of salt added to the water increases its effectiveness4 ,out-door ,exercise4--,this should be taken regularly and freely4 ,bathing4--,the best time is before breakfast1 and in as cold water as possible4 ,the bath should be followed by a thorough rubbing of the skin with a ,turkish towel4 ,clothing4--,warm clothing in winter2 cool clothing in summer4 ,cold weather induces constipation1 and warm weather diarrhea4 ,moderate manner of living is everything4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,constipation4 #a4 ,one year to three years4--,for infants one teaspoonful or less of black molasses or store syrup1 or of olive oil2 and ,mellin's food eaten dry1 is good for babies a year and older4 #b4 ,small ,children4--,increase cream in the milk1 give oatmeal or barley water4 ,castile soap suppository1 enema1 massage1 castor oil1 or citrate of magnesia if drugs are needed4 #c4 ,older ,children4--,in older children1 fruit1 oatmeal1 etc4 ,black molasses is good for children1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 #d4 ,fluid ,extract of ,cascara ,sagrada4--,dose3 ten to sixty drops at night4 ,this is good for a great many cases and sometimes it cures the trouble1 but on the other hand it seems to injure some people4 #e4 ,the ,aromatic ,cascara is also good2 doses are larger and pleasant to take4 ,this is more agreeable for children4 #f4 ,the ,compound ,licorice ,powder is a mild1 simple laxative and effective4 ,it is composed of senna eighteen parts1 licorice root powder sixteen parts1 fennel eight parts1 washed sulphur eight parts1 sugar fifty parts4 ,dose3--,one to two teaspoonfuls4 #g4 ,for one dose1 or one capsule1 the proportions would be3 ,,one ,,amount ,,for ,,capsule ,,one ,,dozen ,aloin #a_/d grain #c grains ,extract of ,belladonna #a_/h grain #aj grains ,extract ,nux ,vomica #a_/d grain #c grains ,powdered ,gentian #c grains #cf grains ,mix and put up in twelve capsules and take one at night4 ,there are many tablets and pills made that can be bought at any drug store4 ,no doubt some of them are first class1 though perhaps not attaining to that high degree of virtue claimed in their advertising columns4 #add ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,itching ,,of ,,the ,,anus4 7,itching ,piles7 7,pruritus ani74,causes4--,an inherited or an acquired nervous constitution4 ,disease of the colon1 rectum or anus4 ,improper diet4 ,skin affections in that region4 ,operations about the rectum and anus with resulting discharge sometimes4 ,diseases in the neighboring organs4 ,disease of the general system4 ,diarrhea1 discharge of mucus and pus1 fissure1 etc4 ,irregular habits and dissipation4 ,over-seasoned foods such as lobster1 salmon1 shell-fish and foods containing much grease or starch are especially conducive to it2 the same is true of tea1 coffee1 cocoa1 strong alcoholic drinks4 ,skin diseases1 lice1 pin worms often cause it4 ,after ,operations4--,some part has not healed1 and there is left an irritating discharge4 ,symptoms4--,there is intense itching at the anus1 increased by warmth1 and contact of the buttocks4 ,the itching grows worse after the patient becomes warm in bed4 ,it may spread and extend to the scrotum1 down the limbs and sometimes over the lower back4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment ,,for ,,itching ,,of ,,anus4 ,preventive and ,palliative4 ,,diet4--,may ,take4--,strong drink must be prohibited2 tea1 coffee1 cocoa1 if used at all should be sparingly used4 ,a light diet such as bread1 milk1 eggs1 nourishing soups1 kumiss and a little fresh fish1 broiled steak1 etc41 may be used4 ,may ,not ,take--,hot cakes1 pastry1 parsnips1 cheese1 pickles1 beans1 cucumbers1 cabbage1 oatmeal1 pork1 shell-fish1 salmon1 lobster1 salt fish1 confectionery and starchy or highly seasoned foods are to be prohibited4 ,regular meals1 no lunches between meals1 and the patient must not over-eat at any time4 ,long course dinners and over-indulgence in highly seasoned foods and wines aggravate it4 ,remedies for ,bath4--,the bowels should move daily and the parts should be kept clean4 ,the parts should be bathed with hot water or weak solutions of carbolic acid1 alcohol or listerine1 the heat being especially soothing4 ,bathing the parts with bran1 oatmeal1 flaxseed1 salt1 rice1 slippery elm teas1 or tar water adds much comfort to these parts4 ,do not wash much with soapy water4 #a4 ,separate the ,buttocks with ,gauze1 a thin layer of cotton or a piece of soft cloth4 ,this eases the soreness1 pain and itching by absorbing the secretions and preventing irritations while walking4 ,the patient should not scratch the parts4 ,direct pressure over the itching parts with a soft cloth1 or by drawing a well oiled cloth across the sore parts several times gives relief4 #b4 ,dr4 ,allingham ,recommends the introduction of a bony or ivory nipple-shaped plug into the anus before going to bed4 ,it is self retaining1 about two inches in length1 and as thick as the end of the index finger4 ,he claims it prevents the night itching by pressing upon the many veins and terminal nerve fibres of the parts4 ,when the rawness is extensive and the parts are highly inflamed1 the patient should be kept to bed and kept on his back with the limbs separated until the irritation is allayed4 #c4 ,local ,applications4--,soothing remedies3 ,these can be used when the parts are inflamed and raw4 ,lead and opium wash1 or boric acid1 or linseed oil1 or starch1 or cocaine1 and zinc stearate with boric acid4 ,this form of zinc adheres to the parts when rubbed on1 and is thus more valuable4 ,,digestive ,,organs #ade #d4 ,the following is good to dust in the parts3-- ,boric ,acid #b drams ,stearate of ,zinc #b drams ,talcum #a dram ,apply as a dusting powder4 #e4 ,the following is good for the raw parts3-- ,carbolic ,acid #a scruple ,menthol #aj grains ,camphor #aj grains ,suet enough to make #a ounce ,mix4 ,apply freely two or three times daily after cleansing the parts4 ,melt the suet and when partially cold1 add the other ingredients4 #f4 ,the following is good for the itching and to heal the raw surfaces3-- ,carbolic acid #a dram ,zinc oxide #a dram ,glycerin #c drams ,lime water #h ounces ,mix and apply once or twice daily to relieve the itching4 #g4 ,carbolic acid #a dram ,calamin prep #b drams ,zinc oxide #d drams ,glycerin #f drams ,lime water #a ounce ,rose water enough to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,keep in contact with the itching area by means of gauze or cotton while the itching is intense4 #h4 ,for injections into the rectum for rawness of the mucous membrane1 the following is well recommended4 ,use three drams of this at one time4 ,fluid extract ,witch ,hazel #b ounces ,fluid extract ,ergot #b drams ,fluid extract ,golden ,seal #b drams ,compound tincture ,benzoin #b drams ,carbolized ,olive or ,linseed ,oil #a ounce ,carbolic acid #e per cent ,mix and shake well before using4 #i4 ,for the same purpose3-- ,ichthyol #a dram ,olive oil #a ounce ,mix and apply in the rectum on a piece of cotton4 #adf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,piles4 7,hemorrhoids74--,hemorrhoid is derived from two ,greek words1 meaning blood and flowing with blood4 ,pile is from a ,greek word meaning a ball or globe4 ,hemorrhoids1 or piles1 are varicose tumors involving the veins1 capillaries of the mucous membranes and tissue directly underneath the mucous membrane of the lower rectum1 characterized by a tendency to bleed and protrude4 ,they were known in the time of ,moses4 ,varieties4--,there are the external 7covered by the skin7 and the internal 7covered by mucous membrane74 ,causes4--,heredity4 ,more frequent in males4 ,women sometimes suffer from them during pregnancy4 ,usually occurs between the ages of twenty-five and fifty4 ,sedentary life1 irregular habits1 high-grade wines and liquors1 hot and highly seasoned and stimulating foods4 ,heavy lifting4 ,those who must remain on their feet long or sit on hard unventilated seats for several hours at a time4 ,railway employees1 because they take their meals any time and cannot go to stool when ,nature calls1 causing constipation4 ,purgatives and enemata used often and for a long time4 ,constipation is perhaps the most frequent cause3 when a movement of the bowels is put off for a considerable time the feces accumulate and become hard and lumpy and difficult to expel4 ,if this hard mass is retained in the rectum1 it presses upon the blood vessels interfering with their circulation and by bruising the vessels may induce an inflammation of the veins when the hardened feces are expelled2 straining is intense1 the mass closes the vessels above by pressure and forces the blood downward into the veins1 producing dilatation when the force is sufficient4 ,one or more of the small veins near the anus may rupture and cause a bloody 7vascular7 tumor beneath the mucous membrane or skin4 ,external ,piles4--,two kinds1 venous piles and skin or simple enlarged tags of skin4 ,venous piles usually occur in robust persons4 ,they come on suddenly and are caused by the rupture of one or more small veins during the expulsion of hardened feces4 ,there may be one or more1 and may be located just at the union of the mucous membrane and the skin4 ,their size is from a millet-seed to a cherry1 livid or dark blue in color1 and appear like bullets or small shots under the skin4 ,at first they cause a feeling of swelling at the margin of the anus2 but as the clot becomes larger and harder1 there is a feeling of the presence of a foreign body in the lower part of the anal canal 7or canal of the anus74 ,the sphincter muscle resents this and occasionally contracts1 spasmodically at first1 producing a drawing feeling2 later these contractions become longer and more frequent1 and there is intense suffering caused by the pile being squeezed1 and this suffering may be so great that sleep is impossible without an opiate4 ,because of the straining1 irritation of the rectum and pain in the sphincter1 the piles soon become highly inflamed and very sensitive4 ,the clot may be absorbed without any treatment4 ,occasionally it becomes ulcerated from the irritation1 infection takes place and an abscess forms around the margin of the anus terminating in a fistula4 ,,digestive ,,organs #adg ,skin ,piles4 7,cutaneous74--,these are enlarged tags of the skin4 ,they frequently follow the absorption of the clot in the venous piles where the skin is bruised and stretched4 ,there may be one or many and usually have the skin color4 ,these cause less suffering than the venous variety1 and sometimes they exist for years1 without any trouble1 providing care is taken2 but when bruised from any cause1 such as a kick or fall1 sitting on a hard seat1 stretching of the parts during stool1 or when they become irritated by discharges from the rectum or vagina1 they become inflamed and cause much annoyance and pain4 ,when they are acutely inflamed they swell greatly1 are highly colored1 swollen1 painful1 and extremely sensitive to the touch and cause frequent spasmodic contractions of the sphincter muscle and may finally result in an abscess4 ,the pain is usually confined to the region of the anus1 but may go up the back1 down the limbs or to the privates4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,for ,,piles4 ,sulphur and ,glycerin for4--,equal parts of sulphur and pure glycerin4 ,grease parts4 ,this preparation is very healing1 and will often give relief even in severe cases4 #b4 ,piles1 ,strongly ,recommended ,remedy for4-- ,extract ,belladonna #ae grains ,acetate lead #a_/b dram ,chloretone #a dram ,gallic acid #ae grains ,sulphur #bj grains ,vaseline #a ounce ,mix4 ,in protruding1 itching and blind piles1 this ointment will give you almost instant relief4 ,if kept up several days it will promote a cure4 #c4 ,piles1 ,good ,salve for4--,red precipitate two and one-half drams1 oxide of zinc one dram1 best cosmoline three ounces1 white wax one ounce1 camphor gum one dram4 ,it is much better to have this salve made by a druggist1 as it is difficult to mix at home4 ,this it a splendid salve and very good for inflammation4 #d4 ,piles1 ,smartweed ,salve for4--,boil together two ounces of fresh lard and half an ounce smartweed root4 ,apply this to the piles three or four times a day4 ,this is very healing1 and has been known to cure in many cases when taken in the early stages4 #e4 ,piles1 the ,cold ,water ,cure for4--,take about a half pint of cold water and use as an injection every morning before trying to have a movement of the bowels4 ,this simple treatment has cured many cases where the stronger medicines did not help4 #f4 ,piles1 ,simple ,application and ,relief from4--,mix together one tablespoonful plain vaselin and one dram flower of sulphur4 ,apply three times daily and you will get relief4 #g4 ,piles1 ,steaming with ,chamomile ,tea for4--,a tea made of chamomile blossoms and used as a sitz bath is excellent2 after using the sitz bath use vaselin or cold cream and press rectum back gently4 #adh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,piles4--,what to do first4--,the palliative treatment of both varieties of external piles is the same4 ,in all cases the patient should lie flat on his back in bed and remain there for a few days4 ,highly seasoned foods and stimulants1 tea1 coffee1 whisky1 wine1 etc41 must be discarded4 ,secure a daily half liquid stool by the use of small doses of salts1 ,hunyadi or ,abilena water4 ,cleansing the parts with weak castile soap water is essential to allay the pain1 reduce the inflammation and soothe the sphincter muscle2 cold1 or if it is more agreeable1 hot applications may be kept constantly on the parts4 ,hot fomentations of hops1 smartweed1 wormwood1 or poultice of flaxseed1 or slippery elm1 or bread and milk give almost instant relief in many cases2 while in others soothing lotions1 and ointments or suppositories are needed4 ,the lead and laudanum wash is always reliable4 ,lead and ,laudanum ,wash4-- ,solution of ,subacetate of ,lead #d drams ,laudanum #bj drams ,distilled water enough to make #d ounces ,mix thoroughly and apply constantly ice cold on cotton to the sore parts4 ,the following ointments1 lotions1 and suppositories to be used freely within the bowels and to the piles1 are effective in relieving the pain1 reducing inflammation and diminishing pain and spasm in the sphincter4 #a4 ,ointment of ,stramomium #a-a_/b drams ,ointment of ,belladonna #b-a_/b drams ,ointment of ,tannic ,acid #a_/b ounce ,mix thoroughly and apply inside and outside the anus4 #b4 ,camphor ,gum #a dram ,calomel #ab grains ,vaselin #a ounce ,this must be thoroughly mixed4 ,apply freely within the anus and to the piles4 ,good for the pain4 #c4 ,for ,external ,piles cleanse them well with a sponge dipped in cold water1 and then bathe them with distilled extract of witch hazel4 #d4 ,if there is much itching with the piles use the following salve3-- ,menthol #bj grains ,calomel #cj grains ,vaselin #a ounce ,mix and apply to the piles4 #e4 ,i use quite frequently the following for sore external piles3 ,chloroform and ,sweet oil in equal parts ,apply freely with cotton or on to the piles4 ,ten cents will buy enough to use4 ,,digestive ,,organs #adi ,operation for ,piles4--,when these measures do not relieve the pains or the piles become inflamed from slight causes and often1 it is best to operate4 ,this can be done in a few minutes with a local anesthetic and the patient frequently goes to sleep afterward1 almost free from pain4 ,inject a three per cent solution of eucaine1 or six per cent solution of cocaine4 ,thoroughly cleanse the part and hold the buttocks apart1 pierce the pile at its base with a thin sharp-pointed curved knife1 laying it open from side to side4 ,remove the clot with a curette1 cauterize the vessel and pack the cavity with gauze to prevent bleeding and to secure drainage4 ,cutaneous 7skin7 piles are operated upon as follows4--,each one is grasped in turn with a pair of strong forceps and snipped off with the scissors1 or removed with a knife4 ,close the wound with sutures1 if necessary1 and dress it with gauze4 ,small ones need no sutures4 ,be careful not to remove too much tissue4 ,much after-pain can be prevented by placing in the rectum a suppository containing one-half grain of opium or cocaine before either of the above operations are performed4 ,the after treatment is quite simple4 ,keep the patient quiet1 cleanse the parts frequently1 and secure a soft daily stool4 ,cleanse with tepid boiled water with clean sterilized gauze and give salts in small doses1 one to two drams to produce a stool4 ,,internal ,,piles4 ,symptoms4--,the two prominent symptoms are bleeding and pain4 ,the bleeding is usually dark4 ,it may be slight and appear as streaks upon the feces or toilet paper2 it may be moderate and ooze from the anus for some time after a stool1 or it may be so profuse as to cause the patient to faint from loss of blood while the bowels are moving4 ,death may follow in such a case unless the bleeding is stopped4 ,the blood may look fresh and fluid or if retained for some time1 it looks like coffee grounds1 sometimes mixed with mucus and pus4 ,patients who bleed profusely become pale and bloodless1 and are very nervous and gloomy and they believe they are suffering from cancer or some other incurable trouble4 ,the first the patient notices he has internal piles is when a small lump appears at the end of the bowel during a stool and returns spontaneously2 afterwards the lump again protrudes after the stool and others may appear4 ,they become larger and larger1 come down oftener and no longer return spontaneously1 but must be replaced after each stool4 ,as a result of this handling1 they grow sensitive1 swollen1 inflamed and ulcerated1 and the sphincter muscle becomes irritable4 ,later on one or more of the piles are caught in the grasp of the sphincter muscle and rapidly increases in size4 ,it is then hard to relieve them1 and when returned they act as foreign bodies1 excite irritation and they are almost constantly expelled and the same procedure goes on at each stool4 ,the sphincter muscle contracts so tightly around them as to cause strangulation and unless properly treated they become gangrenous and slough off4 #aej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,recovery1 ,pain1 etc4--,the pain is not great in the early stages1 but when the muscle grasps and contracts the pile or piles it becomes terrible and constant4 ,piles rarely end fatally4 ,palliative treatment does not afford a permanent cure4 ,they frequently return1 but by care and diet many can be kept from returning so frequently4 ,they should be treated upon their first appearance when the chances of a permanent cure without an operation are much better4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,internal ,piles4--,what to do first4 ,the cause should be removed4 ,restore a displaced womb4 ,regulate the bowels1 liver1 diet1 and habits4 ,much can be accomplished by these measures if properly used1 in allaying inflammation diminishing pain and reducing the size of the piles4 ,these measures will not cure them if they are large1 overgrown and protruding4 ,when the piles are inflamed1 strangulated or ulcerated1 the patient should remain in bed in a recumbent position and hot fomentations of hops1 etc41 and hot poultices1 of flaxseed1 slippery elm1 bread and milk1 the ice bag1 or soothing applications and astringent remedies1 should be applied to the parts4 ,in some cases cold applications are the best4 ,the cold or astringent applications give the best results where the piles are simply inflamed and the sphincter muscle does not act spasmodically1 jerkily4 ,but when the piles are strangulated1 choked tight by the sphincter muscle1 hot fomentations1 poultices and soothing remedies give the most relief1 because they reduce spasmodic contractions of the muscle and allay the pain4 ,instead of the poultices and fomentations1 the sitz bath can be used4 ,put in the steaming water1 hops1 catnip1 tansy1 pennyroyal1 etc41 and the steam arising will frequently give great relief4 ,this can be given frequently2 ten to twenty drops of laudanum can be added to the poultices when the piles are very painful4 #a4 ,for inflamed piles1 the following combinations may be used3-- ,gum ,camphor #a dram ,calomel #ab grains ,vaselin #a ounce ,mix thoroughly and apply freely around the anus and in the rectum on the piles4 ,the external parts should always be bathed with hot water1 thoroughly1 before using4 #b4 ,gum ,camphor #b drams ,chloretone #a dram ,menthol #bj grains ,ointment of ,zinc ,oxide #a ounce ,mix and apply directly to the piles4 #c4 ,when there is a slight bleeding1 water of witch-hazel extract1 one to two ounces to be injected into the rectum4 ,this witch-hazel water freely used is good for external piles also4 ,this is good and well recommended4 ,,digestive ,,organs #aea #d4 ,if the protruded pile is inflamed and hard to push back1 the following is good and recommended highly3-- ,chloretone #a dram ,iodoform #a dram ,gum ,camphor #a dram ,petrolatum #a ounce ,mix and use as a salve4 #e4 ,an ointment composed of equal parts of fine-cut tobacco and raisins1 seedless1 chopped fine and mixed with enough lard1 makes a good ointment to apply on both external and internal piles4 #f4 ,tea of white oak bark1 boiled down so as to be strong1 and mixed with lard and applied frequently1 is good as an astringent1 but not for the very painful kind4 ,it will take down the swelling4 #g4 ,take a rectal injection of cold water before the regular daily stool4 ,this will soften the feces and decrease the congestion4 ,preventive ,treatment4--,this is very important and includes habits and diet and other diseases4 ,if the patient is thin and pale give tonics4 ,correct any disease of any neighboring organ4 ,attend to any disease that may be present4 ,for ,constipation4--,take a small dose of salts or hunyadi water so as to have one semi-solid stool daily4 ,if necessary remove any feces that may even then be retained1 by injections of soap suds or warm water containing oil4 ,discontinue injections as soon as a daily full stool can be had without it4 ,habits4--,full-blooded people should not use upholstered chairs as the heat of the body relaxes the tissues of the rectum4 ,a cane seated chair is best or an air cushion with a hollow center4 ,it is best to rest in bed1 if possible1 after stool for the rest relieves the congestion and soreness4 ,an abundance of out-door exercise1 when the piles are not present1 or bad1 consisting of walking or simple gymnastics may usually be indulged in2 violent gymnastics and horseback riding must be avoided4 ,a daily stool must be secured4 ,diet4--,such patients should avoid alcoholic beverages1 spiced foods1 strong coffee1 and tea1 cheese1 cabbage1 and old beans4 ,foods ,allowed4--,potatoes1 carrots1 spinach1 asparagus1 and even salads1 since they stimulate intestinal action and thus aid in keeping the stool soft4 ,stewed fruits1 including grapes1 oranges1 pears1 and apples4 ,water is the best to drink4 ,meats3 tender broiled1 boiled or baked beef--do not eat the inside part to any great amount4 ,other meats1 but no pork or ham1 fresh fish1 chicken4 ,the foods should not be too highly seasoned2 vinegar is not to be used to any extent and this excludes pickles1 etc4 ,,periproctitis4 ,abscess ,around the ,anus and ,rectum4 7,ano-rectal7 7,ischio- rectal ,abscess74--,this is an inflammation of the tissues around the rectum which usually terminates in the above named abscess4 ,it occurs mostly in middle-aged people4 ,men are affected more often than women4 #aeb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,causes4--,sitting in cold1 damp hard seats2 horseback riding1 foreign bodies in the rectum such as pins1 fish-hooks1 etc41 blows on the part1 kicks1 tubercular constitution1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,inflammation of the skin1 like that of a big boil1 some fever1 throbbing pain1 swelling of the part1 heat and fullness in the rectum1 these symptoms increase until the pus finds an outlet into the rectum4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,periproctitis4--,little can be done in a palliative way4 ,it generally terminates in an abscess4 ,make the patient as comfortable as possible1 by applying cold or hot things to the part1 rest in bed1 mild laxatives to keep the bowels open4 ,cut it open as soon as possible1 and it should be laid wide open1 so that every part is broken up4 ,then it should be thoroughly washed and scraped out4 ,sometimes it is necessary to use pure carbolic acid to burn out the interior4 ,the dressing should be as usual for such wounds and removed when soiled and the wound washed out with boiled water and then gauze loosely placed in the bottom and in every corner of the wound4 ,the dressing should be continued until all has been healed from inside out4 ,be sure to leave no cotton in to heal over it4 ,such patients should be built up with nourishing foods1 and should remain quietly in bed4 ,cod liver oil is good for some patients4 ,iron1 etc41 for others4 ,keep the bowels regular4 ,outdoor life and exercise4 ,if treated right it should not return4 ,,fistula ,,in ,,anus4--,this usually follows the abscess4 ,it has two openings1 one upon the surface of the body near the anus1 and the other in the rectum4 ,there are a great many varieties of fistula1 but it is unnecessary to name them4 ,what can be done for them8 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,if the general health is good an operation is the best thing to do1 but patients in the last stage of consumption1 nephritis1 diabetes1 or organic heart disease1 are not apt to receive much benefit from an operation4 ,the patient in poor condition should be given the treatment suitable to his condition1 according to the advice of a trusted physician4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #aec ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,kidneys ,,and ,,bladder4 ,,kidneys4--,the kidneys are deeply placed and cannot be felt or distinctly identified when normal4 ,they are most accessible to pressure just below the last rib1 behind4 ,the right kidney usually lies lower than does the left1 but even then1 the lower part of this kidney is an inch above the upper part of the hip bone1 or an inch above a line drawn around the body parallel with the navel4 ,the kidney is about four inches long4 ,the long axis of the kidneys corresponds to that of the twelfth rib2 on an average the left kidney lies one-half inch higher than the right4 ,illustration3 ,kidneys1 ,ureters and ,bladder4 ,as stated before1 each kidney is four inches long1 two to two and one-half in breadth1 and more than one inch thick4 ,the left is somewhat longer1 though narrower1 than the right4 ,the kidney is covered with what is called a capsule4 ,this can be easily stripped off4 ,the structure of the kidney is quite intricate4 ,at the inner border of each kidney there is an opening called the pelvis of the kidney1 and leading from this1 small tubes penetrate the structure of the kidney in all directions4 ,these tubes are lined with special cells4 ,through these tubes go the excretions 7urine7 from the body of the kidneys1 to the pelvis1 and from the pelvis through the ureters1 sixteen inches long1 to the bladder4 #aed ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,kidney ,,trouble4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,kidney ,trouble and ,inflammation of the ,bladder1 ,cornsilk for4--,get cornsilk and make a good strong tea of it by steeping slowly1 and take one ounce three or four times a day4 ,this acts well on the kidneys1 and is a harmless remedy to use4 #b4 ,kidney ,trouble1 ,flaxseed and ,lemons for4--,make a tea by placing the flaxseed in a muslin or linen bag1 and suspend it in a dish of water1 in the proportion of about four teaspoonfuls for each quart of water4 ,after allowing the seeds to soak for several hours remove the same and tea will be ready for use4 ,the addition of a little lemon juice will improve the flavor4 ,give in quantities as may be found necessary4 #c4 ,kidney ,trouble1 ,temporary ,relief for4--,rub witchhazel on stomach and back2 use freely4 ,this is an old-time remedy1 and can be relied upon to at least give temporary relief4 ,the witch hazel has a very soothing effect upon the parts affected4 #d4 ,kidney and ,bladder ,trouble1 ,buchu ,leaves for4--,get five cents' worth of buchu leaves at any drug store1 and make a good strong tea of it by steeping4 ,this acts nicely on the kidneys4 ,this remedy is easily prepared1 and is not expensive4 #e4 ,kidney ,trouble1 ,common ,rush ,root for4--,take a handful of the root of common rush in one and one-half pints of water1 boil down to one pint4 ,dose3--,one tablespoonful every two or three hours4 ,for a child ten years1 give one teaspoonful four times a day4 ,for a child of four to six years1 one-half teaspoonful four times a day4 #f4 ,kidney ,trouble1 ,effective and ,easy ,cure for4-- ,fluid ,extract of ,cascara ,sagrada #a ounce ,fluid ,extract of ,buchu #b ounces ,fluid ,extract of ,uva ,ursi #b ounces ,tincture ,gentian ,comp #a ounce ,simple ,syrup #a pint ,mix the above ingredients and give a teaspoonful four times a day4 ,this is a very good remedy1 as the cascara sagrada acts on the bowels and the buchu and uva ursi acts on the kidneys1 carrying off all the impurities that would otherwise be retained in the system and cause trouble4 #g4 ,kidney ,trouble1 ,sheep-,sorrel ,excellent for4--,make a decoction of sheep sorrel1 one ounce to pint of water2 boil1 strain and cool4 ,give wineglassful1 three or four times a day4 ,if necessary apply the spinal ice bag to kidneys4 ,the sheep sorrel is a good kidney remedy1 and the ice bag by continuous application will relieve the congestion4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #aee ,,movable ,,kidney4 7,floating ,kidney4 ,nephroptosis74--,causes4--,this condition is usually acquired4 ,it is more common in women than in men1 possibly due to lacing and the relaxations of the muscles of the abdomen from pregnancy4 ,it may come from wounds1 lifting too heavy articles1 emaciation4 ,symptoms4--,they are often absent4 ,there may be pain or dragging sensation in the loins1 or intercostal neuralgia2 hysteria1 nervousness1 nervous dyspepsia and constipation are common4 ,the kidney can be felt4 ,a dull pain is caused by firm pressure4 ,sometimes there are attacks of severe abdominal pain1 with chill1 fever1 nausea1 vomiting and collapse4 ,the kidney becomes large and tender4 ,the urine shows a reddish deposit and sometimes there is blood and pus in the urine4 ,treatment4--,if the symptoms are not present1 it is best for the patient not to know the true condition1 as nervous troubles frequently follow a knowledge of its presence4 ,if the symptoms are present1 replace the kidney while the patient is lying down and retain it by a suitable belt4 ,also treat the nervous condition4 ,if the symptoms are of the severe kind an operation may be needed to fasten the kidney in its proper condition4 ,this is quite generally successful1 and does away with much suffering and pain4 ,the pain may be so severe at times as to require morphine4 ,sometimes the pain is due to uric acid or oxalates in the urine4 ,for this regulate the diet4 ,diet for ,movable ,kidney4--,the diet should be such as to produce fat4 ,milk is excellent where it is well borne2 if not well borne give easily digested meats1 such as chicken1 roast beef1 broiled steak and lamb chop2 fish of various kinds and vegetables1 such as spinach1 carrots1 asparagus and cauliflower2 of fats1 butter1 cream1 and chocolate2 for constipation1 cider1 buttermilk1 grape-juice1 fruits and honey4 ,,acute ,,congestion ,,or ,,hyperemia ,,of ,,the ,,kidneys4--,this occurs at the beginning of acute nephritis2 in acute infectious diseases1 after taking turpentine1 chlorate of potash1 cantharides1 carbolic acid1 alcohol1 etc42 after one kidney has been removed4 ,kidney4--,the kidney is enlarged1 dark red1 while the covering is very tight 7tense74 ,the urine is scanty1 and there is increased specific gravity 7normal is #ajae to #ajbj7 and contains albumin and a few casts4 ,treatment4--,the cause should always be removed if possible4 ,rest in bed1 and as a diet use only milk2 if the congestion is bad1 use dry cupping over the kidneys and inject large quantities of hot normal salt solution in the bowels4 ,hot fomentations of wormwood or smartweed are of benefit4 ,if you can get the patient into a sweat the congestion will be somewhat relieved by it4 #aef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chronic ,,congestion ,,of ,,the ,,kidneys4 ,causes4--,diseases of other organs and obstruction to the return of the circulation in the veins4 ,cirrhosis of the liver causes it4 ,the kidney is enlarged dark red1 the urine is diminished1 with albumin and casts and sometimes blood4 ,treatment4--,remove the cause if possible4 ,fluid diet1 like milk1 broths1 etc4 ,dry cupping or sweating materials can be used4 ,rest in bed if possible4 ,the bowels should be kept open1 and the kidneys should rest4 ,,blood ,,in ,,the ,,urine4 7,haematuria74 ,causes4--,the congestion of the kidneys1 pernicious malaria1 etc41 nephritis1 tuberculosis1 kidney stones4 ,the urine looks smoky and dark1 or bright red4 ,treatment4--,this depends upon the cause4 ,the patient must rest in bed and the kidneys should not be stimulated4 ,cold applications to the loins4 ,hot applications would injure4 ,,uraemic ,,toxaemia4--,this means poison in the blood occurring in acute and chronic nephritis 7inflammation of the kidneys74 ,the cause is unknown4 ,the disease is acute and chronic4 ,,acute ,,uraemia4 ,symptoms4--,the onset may be sudden or gradual4 ,the headache is severe1 usually on the back top of head 7occipital7 and extending to the neck2 there is persistent vomiting with nausea and diarrhea attending it4 ,this may be due to inflammation of the colon4 ,difficulty in breathing1 which may be constant or comes in spells4 ,this is worse at night1 when it may resemble asthma2 fever if persistent1 is usually slight until just before death4 ,general convulsions may occur4 ,there may be some twitching of the muscles of the face and of other muscles4 ,the convulsions may occur frequently4 ,the patient becomes abnormally sleepy1 before the attack1 and remains so4 ,one-sided paralysis may occur4 ,sudden temporary blindness occurs sometimes4 ,there may be noisy delirium or suicidal mania4 ,coma 7deep sleep7 may develop either with or without convulsions or delirium1 and is usually soon followed by them2 sometimes by chronic uraemia or recovery4 ,,chronic ,,uraemia4--,this develops most often in cases of ,arterio-sclerosis or chronic interstitial nephritis1 7one kind of ,bright's disease74 ,the symptoms are less severe than those of acute uraemia1 but similar1 and of gradual onset1 sometimes with symptoms of the acute attack4 ,there is often constant headache and difficult breathing2 the tongue is brown and dry1 sometimes there is nausea1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 sleeplessness1 cramps of the legs and much itching may be present4 ,it may last for years4 ,death may occur when the patient is in coma 7deep sleep74 ,there may have been mania1 muscular twitchings or convulsions before death4 ,treatment4--,found under ,chronic ,interstitial ,nephritis4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #aeg ,,acute ,,bright',s ,,disease4 7,acute ,inflammation of the ,kidneys4 ,acute ,nephritis74--,this occurs chiefly in young people and among grown men4 ,exciting causes are exposure to cold1 wet1 burns1 extensive skin tears 7lesions71 scarlet fever1 diphtheria1 typhoid fever1 measles and acute tuberculosis1 poisons2 and pregnancy is one cause when it occurs in women4 ,symptoms4--,after exposure or scarlet fever the onset may be sudden1 sometimes with chills or chilliness1 variable fever1 pain in the loins1 watery swelling of the face and extremities1 then of other portions of the body like the abdomen1 then general dropsy4 ,sometimes there is nausea1 vomiting1 headache1 delirium1 or very deep sleep4 ,the urine is scanty1 dark colored1 of increased specific gravity and contains albumin1 cells and casts4 ,anemia is marked4 ,after some fever disease1 the onset is gradual with anemia1 swelling of the eyelids1 face and extremities2 scanty thickish urine containing casts1 then headache1 nausea1 vomiting1 little or no fever1 dry skin4 ,in these cases there may be gradual recovery1 attack of uraemia1 or they may end in chronic nephritis4 ,diagnosis4--,examine the urine often in pregnancy1 scarlet fever1 etc41 and especially when watery swelling is noticed4 ,recovery4--,the result in your children when it comes with scarlet fever is not so good4 ,it may run into chronic nephritis4 ,in adults when it is due to exposure the rule is recovery4 ,treatment4--,the patient must be kept in bed until there is complete recovery4 ,he should be clothed in flannel4 ,diet and ,nursing4--,this must be of milk1 water or mineral water in large quantities2 milk or buttermilk should be the main article of food4 ,you can give gruels made of arrowroot or oatmeal1 barley water1 beef tea and chicken broth4 ,but it is better to stick strictly to milk4 ,as the patient gets better1 bread and butter1 lettuce1 watercress1 grapes1 oranges1 and other fruits may be given4 ,the return to a meat diet should be gradual4 ,the patient should drink freely of mineral waters1 ordinary water or lemonade1 these keep the kidneys flushed and wash out the debris from the tubes4 ,one dram of cream of tartar in a pint of boiling water1 add the juice of half a lemon and a little sugar2 this when taken cold is a pleasant satisfactory diluting drink4 ,cream of tartar one dram1 juice of lemon1 sugar sufficient1 water one pint1 may be given whenever desired4 ,there should be hot water baths daily or oftener2 or you can produce sweating by placing hot water jars around the patient1 and watch to see whether it is too weakening4 ,it can also be done by introducing steam underneath the bedding1 that is then lifted a little1 so that the steam vapor can circulate about the patient4 ,be careful not to burn the patient with the hot steam4 ,this1 of course1 is done through a hose attached to a steaming kettle4 ,also see treatment of dropsy under scarlet fever4 ,bowels1 ,attention to4--,they should be moved every morning by a saline 7salt7 cathartic1 if necessary1 especially if the dropsy continues4 ,this produces watery stool4 ,cream of tartar and epsom salts1 equal parts1 is good remedy2 one-half teaspoonful every three hours for a child one year old until the bowels move freely2 one-half to one ounce can be given to an adult4 #aeh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chronic ,,bright',s ,,disease4 7,chronic ,parenchymatous ,nephritis4 ,chronic ,diffuse ,desquamative or ,tubal ,nephritis4 ,chronic ,diffuse ,nephritis with ,exudation74 ,causes4--,young adult life and most common in males4 ,it may come from acute inflammation of the kidneys that was due to exposure1 pregnancy1 or scarlet fever1 or follow excessive use of alcohol1 etc4 ,in children it usually follows acute inflammation of the kidneys or scarlet fever4 ,condition4--,the kidneys may be enlarged1 with thin capsule1 white surface1 cortex thickened and yellowish1 or whitish 7large white kidney74 ,the epithelium of the tubules is granular1 or fatty or the tubules are distended and contain casts4 ,cells of the ,glomeruli and their capsules are swollen4 ,there is moderate increase of interstitial tissue4 ,in other cases1 the small white kidney1 the kidney is small and pale either at first or as a later stage of the large white kidney4 ,the surface is pale1 rough and granular2 the capsule is thickened and partially adherent2 the surface is thin with white and yellowish areas of fatty degenerations4 ,the interstitial tissue is much increased2 epithelial degeneration in the tubules extensive4 ,there is also the large red kidney1 and with any of these types the left heart may be enlarged and the arteries thickened4 ,symptoms4--,if it occurs after acute nephritis the symptoms of acute nephritis subside1 but anemia and the changes in the urine persist4 ,usually there is a gradual onset with paleness and puffiness of the eyelids1 ankles or hands in the morning4 ,later there is difficult breathing1 increased watery swelling of the face1 extremities and dependent portions of the body2 worse in the morning4 ,there is a pasty yellowish pallor1 afterwards dropsy of the abdominal and chest cavities4 ,the urine is diminished1 high colored1 specific gravity usually #ajbj to #ajbe with much albumin4 ,many casts which are named hyaline1 granular1 epithelial and fatty4 ,the action of the heart is bad4 ,there may be trouble with the stomach and bowels1 constipated1 etc4 ,the digestion is poor and the patient frequently suffers with much gas4 ,recovery is rare after it has lasted one year4 ,treatment4 ,diet4--,milk or buttermilk should be the main article of food4 ,you can give gruels made of arrowroot or oatmeal1 barley water1 beef tea1 and chicken broth1 but it is better to keep strictly to milk4 ,as the patient gets better1 bread and butter1 lettuce1 watercress1 grapes1 oranges and other fruits may be given4 ,the return to the meat diet should be gradual4 ,the patient should drink freely of mineral water1 ordinary water1 or lemonade4 ,these keep the kidneys flushed and wash out the debris from the tubes4 ,one dram 7teaspoonful7 of cream of tartar in a pint of boiling water1 add the juice of a half a lemon and a little sugar4 ,this when taken cold is a pleasant1 satisfactory drink4 ,medical treatment is not satisfactory4 ,the only thing to do is to give medicines to meet the indications2 fifteen to twenty grain doses of lactate of strontium4 ,diuretin also is used4 ,basham's mixture for anemia is of help in some cases4 ,it can be bought at any drug store4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #aei ,,chronic ,,interstitial ,,nephritis4 7,sclerosis or ,cirrhosis of the ,kidneys4 ,granular1 ,contracted or ,gouty ,kidney74--,this is met with1 7a7 as a sequence of the large white kidneys forming the so-called pale granular or secondary contracted kidney2 7b7 as an independent primary affection2 as a sequence of arterio-sclerosis4 ,causes4--,the primary form is chronic from the onset1 and is a slow creeping degeneration of the kidney substance1 and in many respects an anticipation of the gradual changes which take place in the organ in extreme old age4 ,families in which the arteries tend to degenerate early are more prone to this disease4 ,doctor ,osler says3 ,among the better classes in this country ,bright's disease is very common and is caused more frequently by over-eating than by excesses in alcohol4 ,arterio-,sclerotic ,form4--,this is the most common form in this country1 and is secondary to arterio-sclerosis4 ,the kidneys are not much1 if at all1 contracted2 very hard1 red and show patches of surface atrophy4 ,it is seen in men over forty who have worked hard1 eaten freely1 and taken alcohol to excess4 ,they are conspicuous victims of the strenuous life1 the incessant tension of which is felt first in the arteries4 ,after forty1 in men of this class1 nothing is more salutary than to experience the shock brought on by the knowledge of albumin and cast tubes in the urine4 ,symptoms4--,perhaps a majority of the cases are latent 7hidden7 and are not recognized until the occurrence of one of the serious and fatal complications4 ,there may have been no symptoms to suggest to the patient the existence of a dangerous malady4 ,in other cases the general health is disturbed4 ,the patient is tired1 sleepless2 he must get up two or three times at night to pass urine2 the digestion is disordered1 the tongue is coated2 the patient complains of a headache1 failing sight1 and gets out of breath by exercising4 ,there may be vomiting1 headache1 neuralgia1 and increase of the quantity of urine is common4 ,this is light in color1 of low specific gravity1 #ajje to #ajab2 frequently there is a trace of albumin and a few casts of the hyaline and granular kind4 ,in the late stages the albumin may be increased with high specific gravity and a less quantity of urine4 ,the disease often lasts for a year4 ,in the arterio-sclerotic variety the urine may be normal or diminished in quantity1 specific gravity normal or increased1 the casts are more numerous1 and the albumin is usually more abundant4 ,there is an enlargement of the heart2 the pulse is increased in tension2 the wall of the artery is thickened4 ,the skin is usually dry1 with eczema common1 but dropsy is rare1 except when it is due to heart failure4 ,there may be bronchial and lung troubles2 attacks of uraemia1 or hard breathing caused by the heart1 frequently occurs4 ,there may be hemorrhage of the brain or hemorrhage of the membranes1 and these are often fatal4 #afj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,recovery4--,chances are unfavorable1 but life may be prolonged for years1 especially with care and especially if it is discovered early4 ,treatment4--,a quiet life without mental worry1 with gentle but not excessive exercise1 and residence in a climate that is not changeable should be recommended4 ,a business man must give up his worry2 his rush2 his hurried eating1 and rest4 ,the bowels should be kept regular2 there should be a tepid water bath daily1 and the kidneys should be kept acting freely by drinking daily a definite amount of either distilled water or some pleasant mineral water4 ,alcohol1 tobacco1 excessive eating and improper food must not be allowed4 ,weak tea and coffee may be allowed4 ,the diet should be light and nourishing4 ,meat should not be taken more than once a day4 ,if it is possible1 the patient should be urged to move to a warm equable climate during the winter months1 from ,november to ,april1 like that of southern ,california4 ,medicines must be given to meet the indications4 ,no special directions can be given4 ,the heart1 stomach1 and bowels must be watched4 ,,diet as ,allowed by a ,prominent ,hospital4-- ,may ,take3-- ,soups4--,broths with rice or barley1 vegetable or fish soup4 ,fish4--,boiled or broiled fresh fish1 raw oysters1 raw clams4 ,meats4--,chicken1 game1 fat bacon1 fat ham 7sparingly74 ,farinaceous4--,hominy1 oatmeal1 wheaten grits1 rice1 stale bread1 whole wheat bread1 toast1 milk toast1 biscuits1 maccaroni4 ,vegetables4--,cabbage1 spinach1 celery1 water-cresses1 lettuce1 mushrooms1 mashed potatoes1 cauliflower1 onions4 ,desserts4--,rice and milk puddings1 stewed fruits1 raw ripe fruits4 ,must ,not ,take3-- ,fried fish1 pork1 corned beef1 veal1 heavy bread1 hashes1 stews1 battercakes1 lamb1 beef1 mutton1 gravies1 peas1 beans1 pastry1 ice cream1 cakes1 coffee1 tobacco1 malt or spirituous liquors4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #afa ,,pyelitis4--,this is an inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney and may be caused by bacteria from the blood1 or by ascending pus1 infection or tuberculous infection from the lower tracts like the ureter1 bladder and urethra4 ,symptoms4--,there is pain in the back1 with tenderness and pressure1 cloudy-looking urine1 either acid or alkaline1 containing pus1 mucus1 and sometimes red blood cells2 chills1 high fever1 and sweating occur4 ,this may become chronic and then it becomes quite serious4 ,anemia and emaciation are then marked4 ,mild cases usually recover2 pus cases may end in other diseases or death from exhaustion4 ,treatment4 ,diet4--,in mild cases fluids should be taken freely1 particularly the alkaline mineral water to which citrate of potash can be added4 ,tonics should be given when called for1 and milk diet and buttermilk may be taken freely4 ,when a tumor has formed1 and even before1 it is perceptible1 if the symptoms are serious and severe1 an operation may be necessary4 ,,kidney ,,stone4 7,renal ,calculus4 ,nephro-,leithiasis74--,forming of a stone or gravel in the kidney or its pelvis may occur in intra uterine1 7before the child is born71 in the womb1 or at any age4 ,a family tendency1 sedentary life1 excesses in eating and drinking and very acid urine predispose4 ,they vary in size from that of fine sand to that of a bean4 ,symptoms4--,patients may pass gravel for years without having an attack of renal 7kidney7 colic1 and a stone may never lodge in the ureter4 ,a person may pass an enormous number of calculi4 ,dr4 ,osler speaks of having had a patient who had passed several hundred kidney stones 7calculi7 with repeated attacks of kidney colic4 ,his collection filled an ounce bottle4 ,a patient may pass a single stone and may never be troubled again4 ,a stone remaining in the kidney may cause dull aching pain in the affected kidney1 or the pain may be referred to the other side and sometimes there may be blood or pus in the urine1 with chill and fever due to pyelitis4 ,kidney 7renal7 colic comes on when a stone enters the ureter1 if it is at all large4 ,at attack may set in abruptly1 without any apparent reason1 or it may follow a strain in lifting4 ,the pain may be agonizing in character1 which starts in the flank of the affected side1 passes down along the course of the ureter and is felt in the testicle and along the inner side of the thighs4 ,the testicle is drawn back4 ,the pain may also go through the abdomen and chest1 and be very severe in the back4 ,in severe attacks nausea and vomiting are present and the patient is collapsed2 sweating breaks out in his face and the pulse is feeble and weak4 ,the pain lasts from an hour to several days1 until the stone reaches the bladder1 partial suppression of the urine during the attack occurs1 but a large quantity of urine is usually passed after it and a feeling of soreness may1 be present for several days4 ,the stone may again cause pain in passing through the urethra1 or it may remain in the bladder as a nucleus for a bladder calculus 7stone74 ,dr4 ,osler gives ,montaigne's description as follows2 ,thou art seen to sweat with pain1 to look pale and red1 to tremble1 to vomit well nigh to blood1 to suffer strange contortions and convulsions1 by starts to let tears drop from thine eyes1 to urine thick1 black and frightful water1 or to have it suppressed by some sharp and craggy stone that cruelly pricks and tears thee4 #afb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,great relief is experienced in the attacks by the hot baths or fomentations which sometimes are able to cause the spasm to relax4 ,if the pain is very severe morphine should be given by the hypodermic method and inhalations of chloroform given until morphine has had time to act4 ,local applications are sometimes grateful1--hot poultices or cloths wrung out of hot water may be helpful4 ,cloths wrung out of steaming hop1 wormwood1 or smartweed teas1 are of benefit sometimes4 ,change of position often gives relief2 when the stone is large an operation may be needed4 ,the patient should drink freely of hot lemonade1 soda water1 barley water4 ,when the patient is free from the attack1 he should live a quiet life and avoid sudden exertion of all kinds4 ,there should be a free passage of urine always4 ,the patient should drink daily a large but definite quantity of mineral1 or distilled water which is just as satisfactory4 ,you may take the citrate or bicarbonate of potash4 ,mineral springs are good to visit1 such as ,saratoga1 ,hot ,springs1 ,arkansas1 etc4 ,abstain from alcohol and eat moderately4 ,live an open-air life with plenty of exercise and regular hours4 ,the skin should be kept active2 a cold friction bath in the morning is good1 if one is strong2 but if he is weak and debilitated the evening warm bath should be substituted4 ,the patient should dress warmly1 avoid rapid alterations in temperature1 and be careful not to allow the skin to become suddenly chilled4 ,diet4--,most persons over forty eat too much4 ,one should take plenty of time to eat1 and not too much meat should be eaten4 ,queen of the ,meadow4--,the ,indians used this medicine quite frequently in the treatment of kidney and bladder troubles4 ,a lady1 whom ,i know well1 told me that she had a cousin who was affected with the kidney stone colic4 ,at one time1 when he was suffering from an attack1 an ,indian happened in their home and saw him suffering4 ,he went into the meadow and dug some of this remedy and made a tea of it4 ,it seemed to do the work1 for while he gave it1 the pain was eased and he never had any more attacks4 ,i give this for what it is worth4 ,the remedy will certainly do no harm for it is a good diuretic4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,bladder4 7,cystitis74 ,causes4--,it may occur from injury from passing a catheter1 etc41 from the use of drugs like cantharides1 from the presence of a stone1 from stricture of the urethra and from gonorrhea or cold4 ,symptoms4--,the urine is passed more frequently1 sometimes the desire to pass the urine is almost constant4 ,the distress is relieved for only a few minutes by passing the urine2 sometimes only a few drops are passed1 and it gives no relief from the desire for passing urine4 ,the straining is extremely severe4 ,sometimes the patient will lean over the vessel quivering with the muscular effort to pass urine4 ,the bowels often move at the same time from the straining4 ,the urine becomes thick with much mucus1 then scanty1 and then tinged with blood4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #afc ,,bladder ,,trouble4 ,mothers' ,remedies4 #a4 ,english ,oil of ,sandal ,wood for4--,get one ounce of the pure ,english oil of sandal wood1 take four drops three times a day in a little water4 ,as you urinate more freely reduce the dose4 ,this is a splendid remedy4 #b4 ,bladder ,trouble1 ,effective ,herb ,teas for4--,make a tea of half ounce of buchu leaves1 half ounce of uva ursi leaves 7barberry leaves71 one pint of boiling water4 ,dose3 ,two or three tablespoonfuls three times a day1 or may drink quite freely4 ,a tea made of cornsilk is a common and standard remedy4 ,treatment4--,remove cause if possible4 ,fomentations of hops1 smartweed1 wormwood are good1 even hot water over the bladder4 ,hot hip bath is good1 and also the warm foot bath4 ,the bowels should be kept open with saline laxatives4 ,buchu tea is very good4 ,use about one-half ounce of the leaves to a pint of warm water and let it steep1 not boil4 ,drink freely of this4 ,pumpkin seed tea or watermelon seed tea is good1 also flaxseed tea4 ,dr4 ,hare recommends the following at the beginning if there is fever3 ,tincture of ,aconite #c drams ,sweet ,spirits of ,nitre #a ounce ,solution of ,citrate of ,potash enough to make #f ounces ,mix4 ,give a dessertspoonful every four hours until all fever ceases and the pulse is quiet4 ,the patient should be kept quiet4 ,diet4--,should be milk only4 ,,chronic ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,bladder4--,causes4--,it follows repeated attacks2 partial retention of urine in the bladder1 decomposing there2 ,bright's disease1 inflammation of the urethra1 injury1 etc4 ,treatment4--,wash out the bladder with pure warm water or water containing about one to two teaspoonfuls of boric acid to the pint of warm water4 ,this should be given once or twice a day2 or enough permanganate of potash can be put into the water to give the water a tinge of the color4 ,an injection of golden seal1 one teaspoonful to the pint of warm water1 is good if there is much mucus4 ,the best way to give the irrigation is to attach a small funnel to a soft rubber catheter and fill the bladder by raising the funnel when full of water above the patient's belly2 or you can attach the rubber tube of a fountain syringe to a catheter at one end and to a funnel at the other and raise the funnel to the desired height2 or you can attach a catheter to the rubber tube of a fountain syringe 7clean one7 and raise syringe high enough to allow the water to run into the bladder gently4 ,the patient will stand just about so much water4 ,the rubber can then be detached from the catheter and the water allowed to run out4 #afd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,disease ,,of ,,the ,,prostate ,,gland4 ,the prostate1 which both in structure and in function is rather a muscle than a gland1 is situated at the neck of the bladder and around the first inch of the urethra4 ,it is divided into two lateral 7side7 lobes 7parts7 by a deep notch behind and a furrow at the upper and lower surfaces4 ,the so-called middle or third lobe is the portion which is between the two side lobes at the under and posterior part of the gland1 just beneath the neck of the bladder4 ,the urethra 7the channel for the urine to pass through from the bladder out through the penis7 usually passes through the gland at about the junction of its upper and middle third4 ,,hypertrophy ,,of ,,the ,,prostate4--,this is a general enlargement of the gland in all directions4 ,all the three lobes may enlarge and in about one-third of the men who have passed middle life some enlargement takes place1 and in about one-tenth of all men over fifty-five this enlargement becomes of importance in regard to the size4 ,the middle lobe may enlarge so much that it may extend up into the bladder and block the opening into the urethra2 the side lobes may compress the urethra into a mere slit1 or may lengthen it so that the prostatic portion measures three or four inches1 or may twist and distort it so that the most flexible instrument can only be made to pass through it with difficulty4 ,symptoms4--,the earliest symptom may be increased frequency in passing urine1 especially at night4 ,soon some urine is retained in the bladder1 and this may increase so much that only an ounce or two can be passed spontaneously1 although the bladder contains one pint or more4 ,the stream of urine is feeble1 and will drop perpendicularly towards the feet of the patient4 ,in some cases an inflammation of the prostate and bladder is set up1 and then the symptoms felt are very distressing4 ,there is an almost constant desire to pass urine2 there is much pain and straining with it2 a slight bleeding may follow and night rest is broken2 the general strength fails from the continual suffering2 the urine becomes foul1 smells like ammonia1 and is reduced in quantity2 inflammation of the kidneys develops also2 general poisoning occurs2 and the patient dies of uraemia and in a coma condition4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,the patient should avoid taking cold in this disease4 ,light and easily digested diet is necessary4 ,the bowels must be kept regular4 ,alcohol of any kind should not be used4 ,the bladder should be emptied at regular intervals4 ,some patients keep a catheter and draw their own urine4 ,unless the patient takes great care1 the bladder and urethra will be irritated and perhaps infected through neglect of cleanliness4 ,medicines are not very useful in severe cases4 ,operation is the only reliable cure especially when some urine is always retained4 ,,urinary ,,passage4 ,mother's ,remedy4--#a4 ,dandelion ,root ,will ,clean4--,a decoction made of the sliced root of dandelion in white wine is very effectual for cleansing and healing inward ulcers in the urinary passage4 ,if the fresh root cannot be obtained1 buy extract of dandelion and give two teaspoonfuls in water once in two or three hours as the case requires4 ,it also acts on the liver1 gall and spleen4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,bladder #afe ,,dropsy4--,dropsy should be regarded as a symptom1 which may arise from many causes1 such as heart disease1 lung disease or kidney disease1 or it may depend upon obstruction to the normal flow of blood and lymph through the vessels and tissues4 ,from ,heart ,disease4--,in heart disease dropsy is due to a weak heart4 ,the heart is unable to supply the arteries with enough blood to maintain the normal pressure1 or to damming up of blood in the venous system as the result of imperfect emptying of the heart cavities4 ,in kidney trouble the dropsy depends more on the lack of proper nourishing processes in the capillary walls and upon changes in the blood and blood pressure4 ,if the kidneys are diseased1 they may not be able to eliminate the proper amount of liquids which accumulate and finally escape into the tissues4 ,liver troubles cause dropsy by producing pressure upon the large blood-vessels going to the liver1 and consequently the fluid is generally confined to the lower limbs and abdomen4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,dropsy1 #a4 ,juniper ,berries ,fresh or ,dry for4--,the berries of the juniper tree are regarded as excellent home remedies in dropsy4 ,they may be eaten fresh or dry1 or make a decoction and drink4 ,two teaspoonfuls of the berries two or three times a day is considered a dose4 ,it is well to bruise them thoroughly by breaking the seeds with a hammer before taking4 ,the decoction is more effective4 ,this helps the dropsy by acting on the kidneys4 #b4 ,dropsy1 ,wild ,milkweed for4--,steep the root of the wild milkweek and drink the tea in doses of a wineglass three times a day4 ,this is a sure cure if taken in early stages4 #c4 ,dropsy1 ,white ,bay ,buds for4--,white bay buds steeped in water4 ,the white bay buds can be secured at any drug store1 and are easily prepared4 ,make a tea of these the same as you would make green tea for the table1 only stronger4 ,take several times a day4 ,this is an excellent remedy4 #d4 ,dropsy1 ,canada ,thistle for4--,steep dwarf elder root1 or ,canada thistle root1 and drink the tea4 ,this is an old tried remedy that our grandmothers used to use1 and can be depended upon4 ,we all know that in olden times mothers had to use these herb remedies1 as doctors could not be secured as easily as they can in these days4 #e4 ,dropsy1 ,very ,effective ,remedy for4--,make a decoction of fresh dandelion root slices1 one ounce to one pint of water boiled down to one-half pint1 strain1 adding two drams of cream of tartar4 ,dose3 ,a wine glassful two or three times a day4 #f4 ,dropsy1 ,common ,herb ,remedy for4--,one gallon white beech bark1 after the rough bark is removed1 good big handful of blackberry root1 cut fine1 and also of sassafras root4 ,cover with cold water and steep to get the strength2 then strain4 ,when cool1 not cold1 add one pint bakers' yeast and one cup of sugar4 ,let it stand twenty-four hours in a warm place4 ,then strain and set in a cool place4 ,take a wineglassful three times a day before meals4 ,this has been highly recommended to me by a friend in ,kalkaska1 ,michigan4 #aff ,,mothers' ,,remedies #g4 ,dropsy1 ,queen of the ,meadow for4--,is a symptom of morbid conditions existing in the system1 therefore nutritious diet1 alkaline baths and a general hygienic regulation of the daily habits are of the greatest importance4 ,take one teaspoonful of powder of ,queen of the ,meadow in a cupful of water three or four times a day as the case may require4 ,either use tea or powder4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,dropsy4--,treat the disease that causes it4 ,remedies should be given that will cause an outpouring of the liquids4 ,salines1 such as epsom salts in large doses4 ,cream of tartar and epsom salts 7equal parts7 taken freely is effective4 ,if the kidneys are inactive owing to heart trouble1 the following may be used3 ,an infusion of digitalis in one to four teaspoonful doses every three to four hours4 ,this pill is good4 ,powdered ,digitalis #bj grains ,powdered ,squills #bj grains ,mix into twenty pills and take one every five hours4 ,,infectious ,,diseases4 ,,infection ,,and ,,contagion4--,these words are often used in such a way that a wrong impression is made4 ,a disease may be infectious but not contagious4 ,malaria is an instance4 ,infection means an ability to enter the body from any source1 wind1 water1 food or other persons and produce a characteristic disease4 ,the agency doing this is known as a germ4 ,contagion is properly a poisoning of one individual from contact with a diseased individual in some way known or unknown4 ,it may be conveyed indirectly through clothes1 etc41 or other person2 but always comes from some person sick with the same disease4 ,diseases may be both infectious and contagious4 ,nearly all the epidemic diseases of infancy are both infectious and contagious and accompanied by fever4 ,in nursing children1 suffering from infectious diseases the mother or nurse should avoid their breath and handle them as little as possible4 ,all secretion from bowels and kidneys should fall in a vessel containing a disinfecting solution of ,copperas1 bichloride of mercury1 etc41 and should be emptied into the sewer or buried4 ,following are the solutions as made4 ,copperas3--,put a lump as big as a walnut in the chamber with one-half pint of water1 to receive feces1 urine1 sputum and vomited matter from infectious and contagious patients4 #b4 ,solution of chlorinated soda1 four fluid ounces2 water ten ounces1 useful for hands and dishes1 not silverware4 ,dissolve eight corrosive sublimate tablets1 also called bichloride1 in a gallon of water4 ,this is used to disinfect floors1 woodwork1 rubber1 and leather1 but not metal parts4 ,great care must be taken to have the hands washed after handling such a patient1 so as not to infect the food1 eyes1 mouth1 or any small skin sores4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #afg ,diet in ,infectious ,diseases4--,foods that can be used3 ,milk1 milk-water1 milk and lime-water1 ,mellin's food1 malted milk1 imperial granum1 albumin water1 rice water1 oatmeal water1 barley water1 egg 7white part71 and barley water1 arrowroot water1 whey1 whey and cream mixture1 cream and rice mixture1 beef tea1 beef extract1 mutton broth1 beef juice4 ,chewing broiled steak and only swallowing the juice1 dry toast and soft boiled eggs1 milk toast1 dried beef broth1 soups1 rice1 cornstarch1 tapioca1 etc4 ,the diet must not consist of solid food in any severe case of fever4 ,small quantities of cold drinks can be given1 frequently repeated if there is no vomiting4 ,frequent washing with tepid water or cool water lessens the fever and produces sleep4 ,the bowels should be kept open at least once a day1 and castor oil or salts usually can be given4 7,see ,nursing and ,dietetics department47 ,table of ,infectious ,diseases4 ,date of characteristic ,whole ,incubation lasts symptom4 duration4 ,mumps #g to #bj days #ast day #g days or less ,whooping ,cough #b to #g days #g to #ad days #b months ,diphtheria #a to #ab days #a to #b days #a week to #a month ,erysipelas #b to #h days #a to #b days #a week to #c weeks ,varioloid #aj to #ac days #a day #a week to #c weeks ,chicken ,pox #ab to #ag days #a day #d to #g days ,german ,measles #a to #c weeks #a day #c to #d days ,measles #ab to #ad days #d days #g to #i days ,scarlet ,fever #a to #g days #a to #b days #g to #ab days ,typhoid ,fever #a to #ad days #g to #h days #c to #e weeks ,smallpox #aj to #ad days #c to #d days #b to #d weeks ,,scarlet ,,fever4 ,definition4--,scarlet fever is an acute infectious disease1 with a characteristic eruption4 ,modes of ,conveying4--,the nearer a person is to a patient the more likely one is to take or convey the disease4 ,clothing1 bedding1 etc41 may retain the poison for months4 ,scales from the skin of a patient1 dried secretions1 the urine if inflammation of the kidneys 7nephritis7 exists1 the discharges 7feces7 from the bowels1 are all means of infection4 ,the longer a person remains near the patient the more likely he is to convey the disease4 ,foods handled by those sick of the disease1 or by those who may have been near patients may convey the disease4 ,this is especially true of milk4 ,epidemics of scarlet fever have been started by dairy-men who had scarlet fever in their family4 ,i once attended a family where the only known cause for it in that family was a long-haired dog of a neighbor who had scarlet fever in the family4 ,the dog was in the room with the sick ones1 and visited the neighbor's family and played with the children who afterwards came down with the fever4 ,discharges from the ear1 caused by scarlet fever1 are said to be capable of giving it4 #afh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,remains in the ,room1 how long8--,it may remain for months in a room1 and extend over two years as recorded by ,murchison4 ,we do not yet know how the poison obtains entrance to the body4 ,hence1 the need for thorough disinfection4 ,age1 ,occurrence1 ,susceptibility4--,all children exposed to the disease do not contract the disease4 ,it is less contagious than measles4 ,a person who is exposed once1 and does not take it1 may take it at a future exposure4 ,it occurs at any age and in all countries4 ,it occurs oftener in autumn 7,september7 and winter 7,february74 ,isolated cases occur1 and then it is called sporadic4 ,this disease attacks nursing children less frequently than older children4 ,it is not often seen during the first year of life4 ,how ,often8--,as a rule1 it attacks a person only once2 yet there are recorded cases of well observed second and third attacks1 but fortunately these are very rare4 ,i once attended a family where they had it and claimed to have had it before1 but very lightly4 ,incubation4--,the vast majority of cases develop within three to five days after exposure4 ,if eleven days elapse without the appearance of symptoms we may reasonably expect that the danger is past1 at least in the great majority of cases exposed4 ,contagiousness4--,there is danger of catching the disease during the stages of incubation1 eruption and scaling4 ,it is most contagious in the last two stages4 ,onset4--,sometimes the onset is sudden2 there may be a convulsion1 preceded by a sharp rise in the temperature4 ,an examination in such cases may reveal a marked sore throat or a membranous deposit on the tonsils preceding the eruption1 and nothing more4 ,a chill followed by fever and vomiting ushers in a large number of cases4 ,these may be mild or severe4 ,the severity of these symptoms usually indicates the gravity of the attack4 ,rash4--,the rash or eruption appears from twelve to thirty-six hours after the onset1 usually on the second day1 and looks like a very severe heat rash1 but is finer and thicker4 ,it consists of a very finely pointed rose-colored rash4 ,in mild cases it is hardly noticeable4 ,usually it first appears on the upper part of the chest around the collar bones1 spreads over the chest and around upon the back4 ,also it is now seen on the neck1 beneath the jaw1 behind the ears and on the temples1 thence spreads over the body4 ,there is a paleness about the mouth and wings of the nose1 while the cheeks are flushed with a flame-like redness4 ,there is much itching if the rash is severe4 ,it attains the full development at the end of two or three days1 and then gradually declines4 ,in some cases the rash is seen only twenty-four hours4 ,fever4--,the fever rises rapidly in the first few hours to #ajd or #aje-h_/aj degrees4 ,it remains high except in the morning1 until the eruption reaches its full development and falls with the fading eruption1 and in uncomplicated and typical cases1 within six days becomes normal4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #afi ,sore ,throat4--,this we find on the pillars of the fauces1 uvula1 tonsils1 and pharynx1 reddened and inflamed4 ,sometimes it is very severe1 and a membrane comes on one or both tonsils and pillars of the fauces4 ,there is1 generally a severe sore throat1 and this makes swallowing difficult4 ,tongue4--,the tongue is covered with a coating at the onset1 and may present a slightly reddened appearance at the borders and tip4 ,the papillae are prominent and covered and look like a strawberry sometimes1 or like the tongue of a cat4 ,in fatal poisonous cases it becomes dry and cracked4 ,scaling4--,as the disease subsides the outer layer of the skin dries and peels off4 ,the extent of this depends upon the severity of the attack4 ,in some cases the scaling is hardly perceptible1 and sometimes it appears only on certain parts1 such as on the toes and inner parts of the thighs4 ,there is always some scaling4 ,this is called desquamation4 ,generally speaking1 scaling begins where the eruption first appeared on the upper part of the chest and neck4 ,the scales may be fine and branny or as is most common1 the skin peels in large particles4 ,some scaling is always present4 ,the length of the scaling time is variable4 ,it usually lasts from three to four weeks1 but often longer4 ,this stage is considered by many as the most contagious1 as the fine scales fly in the air4 ,complications4 ,nose4--,the nose is affected at the same time if the sore throat is very severe4 ,a membrane may also form in the nose4 ,ear4--,this may be affected in as high as one-fifth of the cases and needs careful watching and attention4 ,both ears may be diseased and deafness frequently results from it4 ,ten per cent of those who suffer from deaf-mutism can trace their affliction to scarlet fever4 ,the ears usually become afflicted in the third week4 ,the fever rises and there is pain in the ears or ear4 ,the onset may not appear alarming and not be suspected until the discharge makes its appearance ,this is unfortunate2 these complications are serious1 as meningitis and abscess of the brain may result4 ,the ear trouble 7otitis7 usually occurs during the scaling4 ,the patient may be up and around4 ,there is a rise of the temperature to #ajc or #ajd degrees1 the patient begins to vomit food and has a headache4 ,at night the child starts from its crib and cries as if in pain4 ,they do not always locate the pain in the ear4 ,the face and hands may twitch4 ,the fever may fall to normal and rise sharply again4 ,such symptoms should call for a thorough examination4 ,eye4--,inflammation of the 7conjunctiva7 red membrane of the eyes1 often occurs4 #agj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,kidneys4--,there may be a mild form of inflammation in the earlier stages4 ,the severe form comes1 if at all1 usually in the third week4 ,it occurs in five to seven per cent of the cases4 ,it may occur in the mildest case1 as such cases are not so closely watched4 ,the first symptom is a slight bloating of the eyes and face and spreads over the whole body4 ,sometimes the swelling is very slight2 at other times it is extreme4 ,the urine diminishes early and sometimes is wholly suppressed4 ,it may be light colored1 smoky or straw colored4 ,this trouble usually runs for weeks4 ,the patient may get uremia and result fatally4 ,heart4--,this also may be affected as the valves may become diseased4 ,joints4--,rheumatism also may occur1 and other complications4 ,chorea4--,follows scarlet fever also1 especially in girls from twelve to fifteen years4 ,diagnosis4--,in most cases it is easy to distinguish from other diseases4 ,dermatitis1 inflammation of the skin 7,itis always means inflammation74 ,in dermatitis the throat symptoms and strawberry tongue are absent4 ,from ,measles4--,by the rapid onset1 absence of cold symptoms of the nose1 eyes1 and bronchial tubes1 blotchy eruptions that occur in measles4 ,there is no strawberry tongue in measles and no coughing at beginning4 ,recovery4--,the prognosis is favorable in uncomplicated cases4 ,it also depends upon the character of the epidemic type of the disease4 ,in ,england it varies from thirteen to fourteen per cent4 ,in this country it is sometimes as low as two to four per cent4 ,the kidney trouble is always feared for it may result in uremia and death1 or the acute may be followed by chronic nephritis or ,bright's disease1 which will ultimately prove fatal4 ,sanitary ,care of ,room and ,patient4--,if you are exposed to this disease what can you do8 ,if a child1 it must be put in a room by itself4 ,if several children have been exposed they should be put in separate rooms4 ,these rooms should have no carpet1 curtains1 rugs1 etc41 or any unnecessary furniture1 for everything must be disinfected afterward1 and sometimes destroyed4 ,the clothes worn just before the sickness should be sterilized in steam or boiled and then aired in the sun4 ,anyone suffering from sore throat who has been about the patient should not be allowed to be near the healthy4 ,all the children must be kept from school4 ,it is well for them to spray their throats with a simple cleansing solution morning and night1 with a full teaspoonful of boric acid to a glass full of warm water2 or you can use common salt1 but not strong enough to irritate the throat1 about one teaspoonful to a glass of water4 ,if you have listerine or glyco-thymoline or any such disinfectant use them1 one teaspoonful to sixteen spoonfuls of water4 ,hot water itself is a very good gargle1 very healing and cleansing4 ,anyone who enters the sick room and comes out again should wear a sheet all over him4 ,on coming out1 he or she should leave this sheet outside the window of another room4 ,if the person has a beard he should wash his face with a #a to #bjjj solution of corrosive sublimate1 and the hands also1 before leaving the sick room4 ,the one who waits upon the sick one should remain there1 but everyone can not do so4 ,they must stay away from the healthy if possible4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aga ,city and ,state ,supervision4--,if you live in the city your physician should notify the health board who will probably send someone to instruct you regarding cautions and some cities have private rules1 laws1 etc41 for them to follow while under quarantine4 ,a copy is usually furnished also to your close neighbors4 ,also some of the state departments of health have made up pamphlets which are circulated free on request dealing with the sanitary science of infectious and contagious diseases4 ,some colleges use these same pamphlets in their study of sanitary science4 ,much valuable information is contained in them4 ,comparatively few people learn of these pamphlets4 ,for the benefit of those who have not read or seen them we quote from their scarlet fever subjects as follows3 ,,how ,,to ,,avoid ,,and ,,prevent ,,scarlet ,,fever4 ,do not let a child go near a case of scarlet fever4 ,this is especially important to be observed4 ,children are in much greater danger of death from scarlet fever than are adults2 but adult persons often get and spread the disease1 and sometimes die from it4 ,mild cases in adults may cause fatal cases among children4 ,unless your services are needed keep away from the disease yourself4 ,if you do visit a case1 bathe yourself and change and disinfect your clothing and hair1 beard1 if any1 and hands before you go where there is a child4 ,do not permit any person or thing or a dog or cat1 or other animal to come from a case of scarlet fever to a child4 ,no cat or dog should be permitted to enter the sick room4 ,do not permit a child to wear or handle clothing worn by a person during sickness or convalescence from scarlet fever4 ,beware of any person who has sore throat4 ,do not kiss or come near to such a person4 ,do not drink from the same cup1 blow the same whistle1 or put his pen or pencil in your mouth4 ,whenever a child has sore throat and fever1 and especially when this is accompanied by a rash on the body1 the child and attendant should immediately be isolated until the physician has seen it and determined whether it has scarlet fever4 ,strict quarantine should be established and maintained throughout the course of the disease4 ,exposed persons should be isolated until such time has elapsed as may prove that they are not infected4 ,the period of incubation1 that is the interval of time between exposure to the contagion of scarlet fever and the first sign of the disease in the person so exposed1 varies4 ,in many cases it appears in seven days1 in some cases in fourteen days1 and in some cases twenty-one days2 the average period is about nine days4 ,quarantine of persons exposed should not be raised under four weeks4 #agb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,children believed to be uninfected may be sent away from the house in which there is scarlet fever to families in which there are no persons liable to the disease1 or to previously disinfected convalescent wards in hospitals2 but in either case they should be isolated from the public until the expiration of the period of incubation4 ,this time may vary1 but for full protection to the public isolation should be observed for four weeks4 ,persons who are attending upon children or other persons suffering from scarlet fever1 and also the members of the patient's family1 should not mingle with other people nor permit the entrance of children into their house4 ,,sanitary ,,care ,,of ,,infected ,,and ,,sick ,,persons ,,and ,,rooms4 ,all persons known to be sick with this disease 7even those but mildly sick7 should be promptly and thoroughly isolated from the public and family4 ,in ordering the isolation of infected persons1 the health officer means that their communication with well persons and the movement of any article from the infected room or premises shall be absolutely cut off4 ,except it be disinfected1 no letter or paper should be sent through the mail from an infected place4 ,that this is of more importance than in the case of smallpox is indicated by the fact of the much greater number of cases of sickness and of deaths from scarlet fever1--a disease for which no such preventive as vaccination is yet known4 ,the room in which one sick with this disease is to be placed should previously be cleared of all needless clothing1 drapery and other materials likely to harbor the germs of the disease2 and except after thorough disinfection nothing already exposed to the contagion of the disease should be moved from the room4 ,the sick room should have only such articles as are indispensable to the well-being of the patient1 and should have no carpet1 or only pieces which can afterwards be destroyed4 ,provision should be made for the introduction of a liberal supply of fresh air and the continual change of the air in the room without sensible currents or drafts4 ,soiled clothing1 towels1 bed linen1 etc41 on removal from the patient should not be carried about while dry2 but should be placed in a pail or tub covered with a five per cent solution of carbolic acid1 six and three-fourths ounces of carbolic acid to one gallon water4 ,soiled clothing should in all cases be disinfected before sending away to the laundry1 either by boiling for at least half an hour or by soaking in the five per cent solution of carbolic acid4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #agc ,the discharges from the throat1 nose1 mouth1 and from the kidneys and bowels of the patient should be received into vessels containing an equal volume of a five per cent solution of carbolic acid1 and in cities where sewers are used1 thrown into the water closet2 elsewhere the same should be buried at least one hundred feet distant from any well1 and should not by any means be thrown into a running stream1 nor into a cesspool or privy1 except after having been thoroughly disinfected4 ,discharges from the bladder and bowels may be received on old cloths1 which should be immediately burned4 ,all vessels should be kept scrupulously clean and disinfected4 ,discharges from the nose1 ears1 etc41 may be received on soft rags or pieces of cloth and which should be immediately burned4 ,all cups1 glasses1 spoons1 etc41 used in the sick room1 should at once on removal from the room1 be washed in the five per cent solution of carbolic acid and afterwards in hot water1 before being used by any other person4 ,food and drink that have been in the sick room should be disinfected and buried4 ,it should not be put in the swill barrel4 ,perfect cleanliness of nurses and attendants should be enjoined and secured4 ,as the hands of the nurses of necessity become frequently contaminated by the contagion of the disease1 a good supply of towels and basins1 one containing a two per cent solution of carbolic acid 7two and three-fifths ounces of carbolic acid to a gallon of water7 and another for plain soap and water should always be at hand and freely used4 ,persons recovering from scarlet fever1 so long as any scaling or peeling of the skin1 soreness of the eyes or air passages or symptoms of dropsy remain1 should be considered dangerous1 and1 therefore1 should not attend school1 church or any public assembly or use any public conveyance4 ,in a house infected with scarlet fever1 a temporary disinfection after apparent recovery may be made1 so as to release from isolation the members of the household who have not had the disease4 ,diet and ,nursing4--,food should be given every two to four hours4 ,only water can be given as long as there is nausea and vomiting1 and sometimes not even that4 ,after they have stopped you can give milk and water and then milk4 ,you should give it to a child every two to three hours1 about one-fourth of a glass full and warm if possible4 ,a child can take at least one quart in twenty-four hours4 ,watch the stomach and bowels for bad symptoms2 if necessary you can put in one teaspoonful of lime water after the milk has been heated4 ,if the child will not take milk1 use one of the prepared foods4 ,mellins' malted milk1 ,borden's malted milk1 peptonized milk1 ,imperial ,granum1 and follow the directions on the bottle4 ,the different food waters mentioned above are to use when milk and other food preparations cannot be given4 ,albumen 7white of an egg and water1 not whipped7 can be given and always cold4 ,cold milk also tastes better4 #agd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,during the ,sickness1 etc4--,the linen1 bedding1 etc41 of the patient should be put into a one to five-thousand solution of corrosive sublimate 7you can buy that strength tablet7 before being boiled1 dried and aired in the sun4 ,the sick room must be kept well ventilated1 but no drafts should be allowed to go over the patient4 ,the temperature is better at #fh degrees ,f4 ,the patient should be kept in bed during all the feverish stage and during the scaling stage also4 ,care must be taken lest the patient take cold4 ,during this time there is a great danger of ear and kidney trouble4 ,it would be safer to keep the patient in bed until the peeling is done4 ,children are naturally lively1 risky1 and a little careless4 ,to keep the scales from flying you can grease the patient with cold cream1 vaselin1 lard1 etc4 ,this will also help to ease the itching4 ,the peeling is aided by bathing the patient every day with warm1 soapy water4 ,special ,treatment4--,in ordinary cases little treatment is needed except to keep the throat and nose free from excessive secretions4 ,the urine should be examined daily1 and the bowels should move once or twice a day4 ,cold water should be given frequently after the nausea has passed away4 ,milk is the usual food1 but must not be given during the vomiting stage4 ,equal parts of milk and water can be given after the vomiting stage1 if the patient will not take pure milk4 ,during the vomiting stage very little water even can be given4 ,the greatest danger in scarlet fever comes from the throat complications and the high fever4 ,when the fever is high the patient suffers from delirium4 ,a temperature of #aje is dangerous and such patients must be bathed well in water1 commencing at #ij degrees and rubbed well all over while in the water1 allowing the temperature of the bath to fall to #he or #hj degrees while so doing2 bath to last five to fifteen minutes4 ,bathe the head with water1 at the temperature of #ej degrees1 all the time the temperature is at #ajc degrees or higher4 ,always use the thermometer to determine the temperature of the water4 ,weakly children often do not stand the bath well1 so you must exercise discretion in giving it often4 ,the temperature must be kept down to #ajb to #ajc-a_/b1 and baths must be used often to do so4 ,where baths cannot be used1 frequent washing with water at #fj to #gj degrees must be adopted without drying the child afterwards4 ,a mother should always remember that a feverish1 restless child needs a bath or a good washing with cool soap and water4 ,if the bowels and kidneys do not act freely enough give the following3 ,epsom ,salts #b ounces ,cream of ,tartar #b ounces ,mix and give one-half teaspoonful in water every three hours until the bowels move freely4 ,this is the dose for a child one year old4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #age ,dropsy in ,scarlet ,fever4--,in this case you must have a doctor4 ,a simple way to make a dropsy patient sweat is to place the patient upon a cane seated chair1 pin a blanket around the neck1 covering the whole body4 ,under the chair place a wooden pail half full of cool water and into this put a brick baked as hot as possible2 or you can introduce steam under the blanket while the patient is sitting on a chair1 or lying in bed1 taking care not to scald the patient4 ,this will cause sweating1 and relieve the dropsy and also congested kidneys4 ,how ,soon ,may a ,scarlet ,fever ,patient ,associate with the ,healthy8--,it is best to wait a few weeks after scaling ends4 ,give the patient a bath in a one to #aj1jjj corrosive sublimate solution first4 ,caution4--,an ordinary case of scarlet fever does not need much medicine4 ,nursing and care are essential4 ,even the slightest case should be watched4 ,there is always danger of the eyes1 ears and kidneys becoming affected4 ,if the child complains of pain in the head the ear must be examined4 ,if the urine passed is small in quantity1 or if there are any signs of dropsy1 treatment must be given at once4 ,you have heard very much lately about the sting of the honey bee for rheumatism4 ,i often use a preparation of this for the kidney troubles in scarlet fever4 ,the name is ,apis ,mel4 ,i use the second or third homeopathic attenuation in tablet form and give one to two about every two hours4 ,i have found this effective in such cases where the urine is small in quantity1 and there is some dropsy4 ,the lightest cases can have dropsy1 especially if special care is not taken when scaling goes on4 ,i was once attending three children for scarlet fever4 ,the one that had it in a mild form became affected with dropsy4 ,for this ,i steamed her4 ,in her case ,i placed her in a cane-seated chair1 pinned a blanket tightly around her so as to thoroughly cover her1 put a pail of cool water under her chair and dropped into the pail a hot baked brick4 ,the hot brick caused steam to rise from the water and enveloped the child1 producing sweating4 ,this was done frequently1 and the child considered it a joke1 but it relieved her of the bloat4 ,it was in the country and these crude means produced the desired result4 ,by attaching a rubber tube to a steaming kettle and introducing the steam under the covering the same result can be produced4 ,sometimes you may not have all things you wish1 then you must make use of what is handy4 ,you would be surprised perhaps to know how much can be done to relieve sickness by what can be found in every house4 7,for disinfectants see chapter on nursing47 #agf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,measles4--,measles is an acute infectious disease1 distinguished by a characteristic eruption on the mucous membranes and skin4 ,it is very contagious and spreads through the atmosphere4 ,almost everyone is susceptible to measles and suffers at least one attack4 ,the disease is not frequent during the first year of life4 ,it prevails in all countries4 ,incubation4--,this varies from thirteen to fifteen days4 ,in calculating this period we include the time from exposure to the appearance of the eruption4 ,one attack generally protects the person from another attack4 ,the period of the greatest danger of taking it extends through the period of the eruption4 ,it diminishes as the eruption fades4 ,from this we learn that the infection in measles takes place generally in the incubation stage4 ,symptoms and ,description of ,ordinary ,type4--,the first symptoms may be only a headache or a slight disturbance of the stomach4 ,there may be some fever in the evening4 ,there is now a redness and watery condition of the eyes1 and general feeling of weariness4 ,the cold symptoms 7coryza7 are not yet marked1 but if we look in the mouth we may see a few spots on the mucous membrane of the cheek4 ,then follow the sneezing1 running at the nose1 sore and red eyes2 running water1 sensitiveness to the light1 cough and fever4 ,the eruption now appears1 and is first noticed on the side of the head and the wings of the nose1 as a red spotted eruption1 which soon looks like a pimple1 and then blotchy4 ,older people feel quite sick4 ,the aching all over1 and headache are sometimes almost unbearable1 especially when there is much coughing4 ,the face1 eyes and scalp are soon covered by the red rose irregularly shaped pimples1 which next appear rapidly on the back of the hands1 fore-arms1 front of the trunk1 on the back and lower extremities4 ,this order is not always maintained4 ,sometimes it first appears on the back4 ,the eruptive stage generally lasts three or four days1 during which time the symptoms are all aggravated1 especially by any strong light1 on account of the sore eyes for the measles are also in them4 ,we have active cold symptoms like sneezing1 running at the nose1 snorting1 snuffling1 hawking4 ,the cough is terribly severe1 annoying1 making the lungs and stomach very sore4 ,the head feels as if it would split4 ,the patient holds his chest and stomach while coughing4 ,symptoms of acute bronchitis develop4 ,sometimes there is much diarrhea4 ,pneumonia often develops through carelessness4 ,the fever reaches its height when the eruption is fully developed4 ,the eruption fades after it has been out for three or four days1 and then all the symptoms decrease1 the fever lessens and becomes normal by gradual morning remissions4 ,scaling begins when the pinkish hue of the rash has disappeared and continues until the last vestige of reddish spots has disappeared4 ,as a rule it is completed in two to four weeks after the first eruption has appeared4 ,sometimes the scaling is difficult to see1 but it is never absent in measles3 ,it is best seen on the front part of the chest1 shoulders1 and the inner surface of the thighs4 ,the temperature may reach #ajd to #aje-h_/aj without complications4 ,this description gives a picture of a typical case4 ,the eruption that appears in the mucous membrane of the mouth appears three to four days before the skin rash4 ,it is accompanied by redness of the pharynx and of the front and back pillars of the fauces4 ,the soft palate is studded with irregular shaped1 rose colored spots or streaks and the hard palate presents small whitish vesicles4 ,they are also found on the colored mucous membrane of the cheeks and on that opposite the gums of the upper and lower teeth4 ,the rash of measles is a characteristic eruption of rose colored or purple colored papules 7pimples74 ,as a rule the whole face is covered with the eruption and is swollen4 ,diphtheria may complicate measles4 ,bronchitis and brancho-pneumonia also may occur1 especially if the patient is careless and takes cold4 ,diarrhea is frequently present4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #agg ,eyes4--,following severe cases fear of light1 spasm of the orbicularis muscle1 inflammation of the lachrymal duct1 conjunctivitis1 ulceration of the cornea and amaurosis 7general blindness7 may result4 ,hence the necessity of careful attention to the eyes4 ,never read anything during the attack of the measles4 ,the ear may also become afflicted4 ,there are other complications1 but these mentioned are the important ones4 ,mortality in ,measles4--,the mortality in childhood and infancy is about eight per cent4 ,mortality is greatest for number of cases during the first year4 ,six per cent between fifth and eighth years4 ,diagnosis4--,presents few difficulties in a typical case4 ,the mode of onset is cold symptoms of the nose and eye1 cough2 appearance of the mouth1 throat and the blotchy eruptions are very characteristic4 ,treatment4 ,prevention4--,as soon as you know it to be the measles1 separate the case and put the patient in a well-aired room where you can have air without a draft and where the room can be made and kept dark4 ,those persons who must go in the room should put over them a linen robe1 and hang it outside of the sick room4 ,it should thoroughly cover them4 ,when not in use hang it in the open air4 ,an attendant who wears a beard should disinfect his beard1 face1 head and hands before mingling with the well4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,measles1 ,lemon ,remedy from a ,canadian ,mother4--,give child all cold lemonade it can drink and keep in warm room4 ,this acts just as well as if the drinks are hot4 ,we tried both on our children and cured both ways4 ,don't give so much of the cold as to chill4 ,the cold drink makes child sweat1 just as hot does4 ,also helps to carry off impurities by flushing bowels1 just as clear water would4 #b4 ,measles1 ,elder ,blossom ,tea to ,drive ,out4--,elder blossom tea is good for a cold or fever4 ,gather the blossoms1 and make a tea4 ,pleasant to take4 ,sweeten if desired4 ,this is also good to drive out the measles4 ,this remedy should be taken warm and is especially good to bring out the rash in children4 ,take a teaspoonful every hour4 #agh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,general ,treatment4--,an ordinary case of measles does not need much treatment4 ,if the patient has a high fever and is very hot and restless1 bathe with tepid or cool water every two or three hours1 till the patient becomes quite restful4 ,sometimes they have too much covering and that makes them hot and restless4 ,remove a little at a time4 ,bathing will not hurt the rash1 for it can be done under the clothes and without any danger to the patient4 ,cold ,drinks4--,these are refreshing and beneficial1 if not given too freely4 ,one-third of a glass of water is enough at one time1 but it can be given often1 if it does not chill the patient4 ,after the feverish days have passed1 diluted milk or plain milk can be given in greater amount4 ,cough in ,measles4--,it is likely to be severe1 straining and barking and hard to relieve4 ,if it is too severe you can give1 for a child one year old3 ,acetanelid #a_/b dram ,dover's ,powder #a_/b dram ,mix and make into thirty powders4 ,give one-half powder every two hours when awake or restless4 #b4 ,for a child two years old3 ,paregoric #b to #e drops ,syrup ,ipecac #c drops ,mix4 ,give every three hours1 according to age1 one to three hours for a child two years old4 #c4 ,for ,irritation of the ,skin4--,sponge once a day with water at #ajj degrees ,f4 containing a little alcohol or a pinch of sodium bicarbonate or soda4 #d4 ,for ,scaling4--,use ointment of benzoinated lard1 combined with five per cent of boric acid4 ,diet4--,the food should be light2 milk1 broths1 and when the fever is gone chicken and soft boiled eggs1 jelly1 toasted bread1 crackers1 cereals1 with cocoa for drink4 ,orange juice or lemon juice may be given in moderation4 ,milk1 one pint per day for every fifty pounds in weight of the patient1 during a fever sickness1 is a safe and liberal allowance4 ,smaller children in proportion4 ,mothers will be apt to give too much and it may then prevent rest and steep4 ,when the fever subsides you can give more milk and some of the above foods4 ,water1 as before stated1 can be given for the thirst quite frequently4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #agi ,teas4--,the laity gives lots of these to bring out the rash4 ,it seems to me before the rash is out the patient is feverish and chilly and the skin is dry1 and a small amount of tea given every hour or two might do good unless the patient is made warmer4 ,there are many varieties given4 ,elder blossom seems to have the call4 ,for some time after the patient is well he may be bothered with a cough2 it better be looked after if it continues1 for there might be bronchitis or some lung trouble left and unknown4 ,caution4--,a person who has had the measles or ,german measles1 should be very careful about taking cold1 for if they do they are liable to have serious trouble1 especially in the chest4 ,it is very easy to take bronchitis or pneumonia during and after an attack of measles4 ,the mucous membrane of these parts is left somewhat swollen and it remains susceptible to disease for some time4 ,an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure4 ,remain in the house three or four days longer than may seem necessary and you will be paid for so doing by having good bronchial tubes and lungs1--as good as before if you were careful during the attack4 ,,german ,,measles4--,this is an acute self-limited disease and contagious4 ,it has a mild fever1 watery eyes1 cough1 sore throat and enlargement of the glands of the neck1 not seen in the common measles4 ,it has an eruption that may come the first day to the fourth4 ,incubation ,period ,runs4--,from fifteen to twenty days4 ,rash4--,just before the rash appears there is a headache1 nausea and irritation of the bronchial tubes4 ,the eruption is so similar to that of measles at the outset that it is hard to differentiate between them4 ,the eruption in the mouth1 however1 is not so characteristic4 ,before the appearance of the eruption1 the glands on the back of the neck and angles of the jaw may be enlarged4 ,at the time of its appearance the glands in the armpits and groin become enlarged to the size of a bean and bigger1 and they remain enlarged for weeks after the eruption has disappeared4 ,treatment4--,similar to the measles if any is needed4 ,,chicken ,,pox 7,varicella74--,this is an acute infectious disease1 characterized by a peculiar eruption4 ,children are the ones usually attacked4 ,it generally occurs before the tenth year4 ,it is transmitted through the atmosphere4 ,the period of coming on is usually fourteen days1 but it may extend to nineteen days4 ,it is perhaps the simplest and mildest disease of childhood4 ,it occurs but once1 is contagious1 is very common1 and resembles varioloid4 ,it has a mild light fever and large vesicles almost the size of a split pea1 scattered over the body4 ,there may be few and there may be hundreds4 ,they are reddish gray and appear first on the head and face1 then on the body1 one crop following another on the body4 ,they are filled at first with a clear liquid1 which soon turns yellowish1 then breaks and dries up4 ,they leave no scar unless they are scratched or are very large4 ,the patient is usually well in a week1 but the scars last longer4 ,,mother',s ,,remedy4--#a4 ,chicken ,pox1 ,catnip ,tea and ,soda ,water for4--,put the patient to bed and give catnip tea4 ,a daily bath of saleratus water is good and the bowels should be kept open4 ,one of the most essential things is to keep the patient warm4 #ahj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment ,,for ,,chicken ,,pox4--,exclude other children4 ,the child should be lightly fed and on ordinary food4 ,large vesicles on the face1 when yellow1 should be pricked with a needle that has been boiled1 then wash them with a disinfecting lotion twice daily4 ,the following is a good lotion3 ,boric ,acid #a_/b ounce 7#d teaspoonfuls7 ,boiled ,water #a pint ,mix thoroughly and use twice a day on the eruption4 ,the child should not pick the sores on his face1 as this may cause delay in healing and leave a mark4 ,,mumps 7,parotitis74--,this is an acute infectious disease of one or both of the parotid glands1 located at the angle of the jaw1 and extending up to the ear1 and1 also1 to other salivary glands4 ,it appears only once4 ,one attack gives immunity4 ,it may come at any age2 but appears mostly before the age of fifteen4 ,it comes on one side first and may pass over to the other side in a few days1 as it usually does1 and gives the face a broad appearance1 under the ears1 or ear1 and makes chewing and swallowing almost impossible4 ,there is no soreness of the throat in mumps4 ,in well-marked cases there is considerable fever and pain4 ,it may last from a few days to a week4 ,the usual length of time the disease lasts is one week4 ,there is no tendency to form pus1 even when the face is very hard and swollen and tender4 ,it will occasionally leave the face and appear in the breasts and ovaries in the females or in the testicles of the males1 and in both places it causes much pain4 ,treatment4--,the patient should be kept in the house and isolated in bed as long as the symptoms last4 ,when there is much pain1 laudanum diluted one-third with water may be applied continually with a soft warm cloth4 ,oil of hyoscyamus applied twice daily to the sore parts is good if laudanum is not used4 ,when the swelling goes down ,i know of nothing as good as a hot bean poultice1 which must be changed often so as to keep hot4 ,bean poultice4--,simply boil the beans in water until they are soft and thick enough to use as a poultice4 ,the bowels should be kept open with salts4 ,the food must be liquid1 such as milk1 soups and gruels4 ,if there is not much fever1 soft boiled eggs and milk toast from the beginning4 ,do not use vinegar1 acids or astringents4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aha ,,whooping-,,cough 7,pertussis74--,whooping cough is an acute specific infectious1 disease caused by a micro-organism4 ,it is characterized in a majority of cases by a spasmodic cough1 accompanied by a so-called whoop4 ,it is not only infectious1 but very contagious4 ,it is propagated through the atmosphere in schools and public places2 the air of which is contaminated with the specific agent of the disease4 ,this agent is thought to reside in the sputum and the secretions of the nose and air passages of the patient4 ,it is very contagious at the height of the attack4 ,the sputum of the first or catarrhal stage is thought to be highly contagious4 ,the sputum in the stage of decline is also thought to be capable of carrying the disease4 ,it prevails in all countries and climates4 ,during the winter and spring months it is most frequent4 ,at times it prevails as an epidemic4 ,it occurs most frequently in infancy and childhood1 but a person can take it at any age4 ,second attacks are rare4 ,it is most frequent between the first and second year2 next most frequent between the sixth and twelfth month4 ,after the fifth year the frequency diminishes up to the tenth year1 after which the disease is very infrequent4 ,not everyone who is exposed contracts the disease4 ,it seems that whooping-cough1 measles1 and influenza frequently follow one another in epidemic form4 ,this is one of the diseases much dreaded by parents4 ,it is very tedious and endangers the life of weak and young children by exhaustion4 ,it is a terrible thing to watch one with this disease1 day in and day out4 ,it can be known by the impetuous1 continuous and frequent coughing spells1 following each other rapidly until the patient is out of breath1 with a tendency to end in vomiting4 ,when it comes in the fall or winter months there will likely be spasmodic coughing until summer through the usual colds contracted4 ,summer is the best time to have it4 ,symptoms4--,there is an incubation stage1 but it is hard to determine its length4 ,after the appearance of the symptoms there are three stages2 the catarrhal1 the spasmodic1 and the stage of decline4 ,the ,first ,stage4--,this is characterized by a cough which is more troublesome at night4 ,one can be suspicious1 when instead of getting better in a few days1 it gets worse and more frequent1 without any seeming cause4 ,after four or five days the cough may be accompanied by vomiting1 especially if the cough occurs after eating4 ,there may be some bronchitis1 and if so there will be one or more degrees of fever4 ,fever is present as a rule1 only during the first few days1 unless there is bronchitis4 ,as the case passes into the spasmodic or second stage1 the paroxysms of coughing last longer1 the child becomes red in the face and spits up a larger amount of mucus than in ordinary bronchitis4 ,this period of the cough without a whoop1 may last from five to twelve days4 ,in some cases there is never a whoop4 ,the child has a severe spasmodic cough1 followed by vomiting4 ,usually at the close of this stage the incessant cough causes slight puffiness of the eyelids and slight bloating of the face4 #ahb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,spasmodic or ,second ,stage4--,the peculiar whoop is now present4 ,the cough is spasmodic4 ,the child has distinct paroxysms of coughing which begin with an inspiration 7in-breathing7 followed by several expulsive1 explosive coughs1 after which there is a deep1 long-drawn inspiration which is characterized by a loud crowing called the whoop4 ,this paroxysm may be followed by a number of similar ones4 ,when the paroxysm is coming on the face assumes an anxious expression1 and the child runs to the nearest person or to some article of furniture and grasps him or it with both hands4 ,it is so severe sometimes that the child will fall or claw the air1 convulsively4 ,in the severest and most dangerous types1 a convulsion may come on in a moderate degree1 the face is red or livid1 the eyes bulge and when the paroxysm ends a quantity of sticky tenacious mucus is spit up4 ,in other cases there is vomiting at the end of the paroxysm4 ,there is frequently nose-bleed4 ,in the intervals the face is pale or bluish1 eyelids are puffy and face swollen4 ,there is little bronchitis at this period in the majority of cases4 ,in some cases the number of paroxysms may be few4 ,there are generally quite a number during the twenty-four hours4 ,stage of the ,decline4--,in this stage the number and severity or the paroxysms lessen4 ,they may subside suddenly or gradually after four to twelve weeks4 ,the whoop may reappear at times4 ,the cough may persist1 more or less1 for weeks after the whoop is entirely gone4 ,complications4--,bronchitis is common1 it may be mild or severe4 ,it may run into capillary bronchitis and this is dangerous4 ,diagnosis4--,continued cough1 getting worse and spasmodic1 worse at night1 livid face when coughing1 causes great suspicion as to its being whooping-cough4 ,the whoop will confirm it4 ,mortality is quoted as twenty-five per cent during the first year4 ,between first and fifth year about five per cent1 from fifth to tenth year about one per cent4 ,rickets1 or wasting disease 7marasmus7 and poor hygienic surroundings makes the outlook less favorable4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,whooping-,cough1 ,chestnut ,leaves for4--,steep chestnut leaves1 strain1 add sugar according to amount of juice and boil down to a syrup2 give plenty of this4 ,a friend of mine gave this to her children4 ,she said they recovered rapidly and the cough was not severe4 ,they are not the horse-chestnut leaves4 #b4 ,whooping-,cough1 ,chestnut ,leaves and ,cream for4--,make an infusion of dry chestnut leaves1 not too strong1 season with cream and sugar1 if desired4 ,the leaves can be purchased at a drug store in five cent packages4 #c4 ,whooping-,cough1 ,mrs4 ,warren's ,remedy for4-- ,powdered ,alum #a_/b dram ,mucilage ,acacia #a ounce ,syrup ,squills #a_/b ounce ,syrup ,simple1 q4 s #d ounces ,mix this4 ,this is one of the best remedies known to use for whooping cough4 ,it has been used for many years1 and some of our best doctors use it in their practice4 ,i do not hesitate to recommend it as a splendid remedy4 #d4 ,whooping-,cough1 ,raspberry ,tincture for4--,take one-half pound honey1 one cup water2 let these boil1 take off scum2 pour boiling hot upon one-half ounce lobelia herb and one-half ounce cloves2 mix well1 then strain and add one gill raspberry vinegar4 ,take from one teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful four times a day4 ,pleasant to take4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #ahc ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,whooping-,cough4--,the patient should be isolated and sleep in a large1 well ventilated room4 ,in spring and summer weather1 the child is better in the open air all day4 ,in the winter the child should be warmly clothed4 ,pine wood and a fairly high altitude are probably the best4 ,the greatest care should be taken in all seasons to keep from taking cold1 or bad bronchitis or pneumonia may result4 ,all complications are serious1 especially in nursing children4 ,there should be no appreciable fever1 and when the paroxysm of cough is over the child should sleep or play quite well1 until the next one returns4 ,so if there is much fever the case needs watching4 ,medical ,treatment4--,medicines have little effect in controlling the disease4 ,the severity can be lessened4 ,if the child is much disturbed at night1 the following is good3 #a4 ,acetanelid #a_/b dram ,dover's ,powder #a_/b dram ,mix thoroughly and make up into thirty powders2 for one year old one-half a powder every two hours while awake or restless4 #b4 ,syrup of ,dover's ,powder #a fluid dram ,tincture of ,aconite #aj drops ,simple ,syrup enough to make two ounces4 ,mix and give one-half teaspoonful every two hours for a child one year old4 ,shake bottle4 #c4 ,but the best treatment ,i know is the following3 ,go to any good drug store and get a fifty-cent bottle of vapo-cresolene4 ,burn this1 according to the directions given on the bottle in the evening4 ,use a small granite cup1 put about one-third of an inch of the medicine in this1 set cup on a wire frame above a lamp1 7can buy a regular lamp with the medicine7 close windows and let the child inhale the fumes4 ,this will give the patient a good night's sleep4 ,i have used this for years1 and know it is good and effective4 ,a tea made of chestnut leaves is said to be good1 and is often used as a home remedy4 ,the leaves of the chestnut that we eat1 not the horse-chestnut4 ,diet4--,this is an extremely important part of the treatment4 ,as the child vomits frequently1 especially after eating1 the food is generally vomited1 so there should be frequent feeding in small quantities4 ,the food should be digestible and nourishing4 ,milk is a good food for older children4 ,in nursing infants they should be nursed oftener1 especially if they vomit soon after nursing4 ,in older children1 you must not feed too heavy and hearty foods2 meat and potatoes should not be given to young children having the disease4 ,when vomiting is severe the food should be fluid and given often4 ,the child must be nourished4 ,if this disease occurs in the winter the person attacked1 after he is seemingly well1 must be careful not to take cold4 ,the condition of the mucous membrane of the air tube after an attack of this disease1 makes it very easy for the person to contract inflammation of that part and have in consequence laryngitis1 bronchitis1 or pneumonia4 ,thc cough in very many cases will last all winter without any additional cold being added4 #ahd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,diphtheria4--,diphtheria is an acute disease and always infectious4 ,there is a peculiar membrane which forms on the tonsils1 uvula1 soft palate and throat and sometimes in the larynx and nose4 ,it may form in other places such as in the vagina1 bowels1 on wounds or sores of the skin4 ,i once cut off the fingers for a child under the care of another doctor4 ,the child came down with diphtheria1 and the membrane formed on the fingers4 ,also it is often epidemic in the cold autumn months4 ,its severity varies with different epidemics4 ,children from two to fifteen years old are most frequently attacked with it4 ,catarrhal inflammations of the respiratory mucous membrane predisposes to it4 ,cause4--,the exciting cause is a bacillus called after the discoverers--,klebs-,loeffler--and this may be communicated directly to another person from the membrane or discharges from the nose and mouth1 secretions of convalescents1 or from the throat of normal persons4 ,the local condition 7lesion7 may be a simple catarrhal inflammation1 or a greenish or gray exudate1 involving chiefly the tonsils1 pharynx1 soft palate1 nose1 larynx and trachea1 less often the conjunctiva and alimentary tract4 ,it is firmly adherent at first and leaves a bleeding surface when detached2 later it is soft and can be removed4 ,symptoms4--,incubation period usually lasts from two to seven days after exposure1 usually two1 generally there is chilliness1 sometimes convulsions in young children1 pain in the back and extremities and a fever of #ajb-a_/b to #ajd degrees4 ,,pharyngeal ,,diphtheria4--,in typical cases this begins with slight difficulty in swallowing1 and reddened throat 7pharynx71 then there is a general congestion of these parts1 and membrane is seen on the tonsils4 ,it is grayish white1 then dull or yellowish2 adherent and when removed it leaves a bleeding surface upon which a fresh membrane quickly forms4 ,if the disease runs on1 in a few days the membrane covers the tonsils and pillars of the fauces1 often the uvula4 ,the glands around the neck often enlarge4 ,temperature #ajb to #ajc degrees4 ,pulse #ajj to #abj4 ,the constitutional symptoms are usually in proportion to the local condition1 but not always4 ,the membrane frequently extends into the nostrils and frequently there is a burning discharge4 ,in malignant cases all the symptoms are severe and rapidly progressive ending in stupor and death in three to five days4 ,death may occur from sudden heart failure or complications4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #ahe ,illustration3 ,diphtheria 7view of infected throat7 ,,laryngeal ,,diphtheria1 ,formerly ,called ,membranous ,croup4--,diphtheria in the larynx may occur alone or with the pharyngeal kind1 and was formerly called ,membranous ,croup4 ,after several days of hoarseness and coughing the breathing suddenly becomes hard1 generally at night1 and it is at first in paroxysms1 but later it is constant4 ,the space above the breast bone 7sternum7 is depressed and there is a drawing in of the spaces between the ribs during inspiration accompanied with a husky voice and blue look4 ,the fever is slight4 ,if the obstruction in the larynx is severe the cyanosis1--blueness1--and difficulty of breathing increase1 and gradual suffocation leads to 7coma7 deep sleep and death4 ,diagnosis4--,diagnosis can only be made certain by proper chemical tests4 ,the presence of membrane on a tonsil and a small patch streak1 or speck of membrane1 on the adjacent surface of the uvula or tip of the uvula2 a patch of membrane on the tonsil and an accompanying patch on the posterior wall of the pharynx2 the presence of a croupy cough and harsh breathing with small patches of membrane on the tonsil or epiglottis4 ,these symptoms are very suspicious and warrant separation of the patient4 ,if such conditions are seen in any one1 it will be the part of prudence to send for your doctor immediately4 ,you give the patient a better chance by sending early1 protect yourselves and also your neighbors4 ,recovery4--,chances in mild cases are good4 ,antitoxin has brought the death rate down from forty to twelve per cent4 ,death may occur from sudden heart failure1 obstruction in the pharynx1 severe infection1 complications or paralysis4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,diphtheria is such a dangerous disease and so rapidly fatal that the family physician should be promptly called4 ,until he arrives the following may be used to give some relief3 #b4 ,diphtheria1 ,kerosene ,good for4--,kerosene oil applied to the throat of child or adult is very good4 #c4 ,diphtheria1 ,hops and ,hot ,water ,relieves4--,make two flannel bags and fill with hops which have been moistened with hot water2 place bags in a steamer and heat4 ,keep one bag hot and the other around the throat4 ,change often1 relief in short time4 ,mrs4 ,shaw has tried this in a case of diphtheria and other throat trouble and recommends it as an excellent remedy4 #ahf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,diphtheria4 ,prevention4--,the patient should be isolated as soon as the spots or membrane are seen4 ,other children who have been with the sick one should at once be given immunizing doses of antitoxin1 and the furniture of the sick room such as hangings1 carpets4 rugs1 etc41 should be removed and disinfected1 only the necessary articles being kept in the room4 ,the room should be kept well ventilated1 but no draught should get to the patient4 ,the one nursing the patient should not come near the other members of the family4 ,all articles of clothing worn by the patient should be dipped in a #a to #bjjj solution of corrosive sublimate before they are removed from the sick room4 7,other solutions may be used2 see ,nursing ,department74 ,dishes1 etc41 should be treated in the same way and foods left over should be put in a vessel containing an antiseptic solution1 and then burned4 ,everyone going into the sick room should cover their head with a cap and wear a robe-covering over their clothes1 and on leaving the room should gargle or rinse their mouth with a solution of boric acid1 about one or two teaspoonfuls to a glass of water1 ,the infant should not be nursed at the breast lest the breast become infected2 the milk should be pumped out and fed to the infant with a bottle4 ,if the infant has diarrhea milk must be stopped1 the bowels irrigated1 and no milk given until all danger from this source is past4 ,the nurse must be careful of the discharges from the nose1 mouth and bowels4 ,discharges from the bowels and the urine must be received in a vessel with an antiseptic solution in it like copperas1 lime1 etc4 ,cloths used to receive the discharge from the nose and mouth should be thrown in a vessel containing a solution of #a to #bjjj of corrosive sublimate and then burned4 ,the nurse should wear a gauze protection over her nose and mouth when she is near the patient1 and glasses1 so that no sputum or discharge from the patient can enter these organs4 ,when the nurse leaves the sick room for a rest or walk1 she should change her clothes in an unused room and put them where they can air1 wash her hands1 face and hair in an antiseptic solution4 ,great care must be taken by the nurse1 or she will carry the disease4 ,the doctor also must take the same care4 ,,physicians' ,,medical ,,treatment4--,antitoxin is the best4 #a_/ajj grain of corrosive sublimate or more according to age is frequently given in the severe cases and is beneficial4 ,local ,treatment4--,in older persons1 inhaling steam may benefit4 ,gargling the throat or spraying the nose and throat is cleansing and helpful2 but in children it is sometimes hard to do this1 for they may struggle and thus injure and weaken themselves more than they can be benefited by the spraying or gargling4 ,swab the throat if you can with solution of corrosive sublimate1 #a to #ajjj4 ,peroxide of hydrogen1 one-sixth to one- half to full strength1 is good in many cases1 used as a gargle and a swab4 ,wash out the nose with a normal salt solution4 ,one dram to a pint of water4 ,the persons doing this must take great care or the patient will cough and the discharge will go over them4 ,when in the ,larynx4--,steam inhalations without or with medicine in them and the application of cold or hot to the neck are good4 ,compound tincture of benzoin is good to use in the water for steaming2 one-half to one tablespoonful to a quart of water4 ,a tent can be made by putting a sheet over the four posts of the bed and steam vapor introduced under this covering4 ,diet4--,the main food is milk1 albumin water1 broths1 eggs given every two hours4 ,some doctors give stimulants with the food4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #ahg ,cautions4--,members of the family have no idea how much they can aid the physician in this terrible disease4 ,pay particular attention to the directions the doctor gives you1 if you are doing the nursing1 watch so that you may detect any bad symptom1 and immediately inform the physician4 ,a harsh cough with increased difficulty in breathing may mean that the disease has extended to the larynx4 ,if such symptoms are first noticed in the physician's absence1 he should be sent for at once so he can treat it properly at the start4 ,if the kidneys do not act properly he should be informed4 ,one may take nephritis in diphtheria also4 ,i was called one morning at #c a4 m41 to see a case ,i was attending2 she seemed to the parents to be worse2 she was1 but today she is living1 and ,i believe her life was really saved by her parents4 ,i would rather a loving mother and father nurse a case any time than a selfish1 lazy professional nurse4 ,good nurses are a blessing2 selfish ones are a curse2 ,i have met both kinds4 ,after an attack of this disease the patient is left weak in many organs4 ,he should be careful1 not only of taking cold1 but of over-doing4 ,the heart and nervous system in some cases have been terribly wrecked4 ,take life easy for some time1 for you may be thankful that you are alive4 ,,acute ,,tonsilitis4 7,follicular ,inflammation of the ,tonsils74 ,causes4-- ,authors regard this as an infectious disease4 ,it is met with more frequently in the young2 infants may take it4 ,some authors state it can be communicated either through the secretions or by direct contact1 as in the act of kissing 7,koplik74 ,it is frequent in children from the second to the fourth year1 but it is more common after than before the fourth year4 ,sex has no influence4 ,in this country it is more common in the spring4 ,the predisposing causes are exposure to wet and cold and bad hygienic surroundings4 ,one attack renders a person more susceptible4 ,it spreads through a family in such a way that it must be regarded as contagious4 ,the small openings 7,lacunae7 of the tonsils become filled with products which form cheesy-looking masses1 projecting from the openings of the 7,crypts7 hidden sacs4 ,these frequently join together1 the intervening tissue is usually swollen1 deep red in color and sometimes a membrane forms on it in which case it may look like diphtheria4 #ahh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,chilly feelings or even a chill and aching pains in the back and limbs may precede the onset4 ,the fever rises rapidly and in the young child may reach #aje degrees in the evening of the first day4 ,the infant is restless1 peevish and wakeful at night2 it breathes rapidly1 and there is high fever and great weakness4 ,nursing is difficult1 not only on account of the pain in swallowing1 but because in the majority of cases there is more or less inflammation of the nose4 ,the bowels are disturbed as a result of swallowing infectious secretions from the mouth with the food4 ,the tonsils are enlarged and studded with whitish or yellowish white points4 ,the glands at the angle of the jaws may be enlarged4 ,in older children the tonsils are enlarged and the crypts plugged with a creamy deposit4 ,the surface is covered with a deposit and the pillars of the fauces1 uvula and pharynx may all be inflamed4 ,the tongue is coated1 the breath is bad1 the urine high colored1 swallowing is painful2 the pain frequently runs to the ear and the voice sounds nasal1 as if one had mush in his mouth when talking4 ,in severe cases the symptoms all increase1 and the parts become very much swollen4 ,then the inflammation gradually subsides1 and in a week1 as a rule1 the fever is gone and the local conditions have greatly improved4 ,the tonsils1 though1 remain somewhat swollen4 ,the weakness and general symptoms are often greater than one would suppose4 ,the trouble may also extend to the middle ear through the eustachian tubes4 ,diagnosis ,between ,acute ,tonsilitis and ,diphtheria4--,follicular form4 ,in this form the individual1 yellowish1 gray masses1 separated by the reddish tonsilar tissue are very characteristic1 whereas in diphtheria the membrane is of ashy gray and uniform1 not patch4--,osler4 ,a point of the greatest importance in diphtheria is that the membrane is not limited to the tonsils1 but creeps up the pillars of the fauces or appears on the uvula4 ,the diphtheric membrane when removed leaves a raw1 bleeding1 eroded surface2 whereas1 the membrane of follicular tonsilitis is easily separated as there is no raw surface beneath it4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,tonsilitis1 ,raw ,onion and ,pork for4--,take a raw onion and some salt pork1 chop together1 make a poultice on which put a little turpentine and wrap around the throat4 ,this is a very good remedy and should be used for some time4 ,change as often as necessary4 #b4 ,tonsilitis1 ,peppermint ,oil ,good for4--,apply peppermint oil thoroughly on the outside of the throat from well up behind the ear nearly to the chin1 also just in front of the ear4 ,this will soon penetrate through to the tonsils2 apply freely if the case is severe and later apply hot cloths if relief does not follow without4 #c4 ,tonsilitis1 ,borax ,water for4--,one-fourth teaspoonful borax in one cup of hot water1 gargle frequently4 ,this may be used for ordinary sore throat not quite so strong4 #d4 ,tonsilitis1 ,salt and ,pepper ,will ,relieve4--,apply salt pork well covered with pepper to the swollen parts2 will often give relief4 #e4 ,tonsilitis1 ,peroxide of ,hydrogen ,will ,cure4--,tonsilitis and contagious sore throats are just now extremely popular4 ,persons having a tendency to them will seldom be sick if they gargle daily with a solution of peroxide of hydrogen and water in equal parts for adults4 ,peroxide diluted with five parts of water and used as a head spray will prevent catarrhal colds4 ,children1 are often sent to school immediately after an attack of tonsilitis1 when they should be at home taking a tonic and building up by a week of outdoor play4 #f4 ,tonsilitis1 a ,remedy ,effective for4--,rub the outside of the throat well with oil of anise and turpentine1 and keep the bowels open4 ,care should be taken not to take cold4 ,the anise is very soothing and the turpentine will help to draw out the soreness4 ,this would be a good remedy for children4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #ahi ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,tonsilitis4 #a4 ,first ,home ,treatment4--,put the patient to bed alone in a pleasant room1 comfortably warm2 for this disease is recorded as contagious in this form4 ,cold applied externally around the sore spot is good4 ,use an ice bag if you have it2 or wring cloths out of cold water and put just under the jaw and a flannel over that1 bound around the neck4 ,it must be changed often to keep cold4 #b4 ,smartweed4--,cloths wrung out of smartweed tea are very good when applied under the jaw4 #c4 ,salt ,pork4--,salt pork1 well salted and peppered1 sewn to a cloth and applied on both sides1 if both are diseased1 directly to the lumps is very good4 ,these can be kept on indefinitely4 ,i have used them4 #d4 ,liniment4--,a strong blistering liniment applied externally where the lumps are is also good4 ,these applications tend to withdraw some of the blood from the sore tonsils1 and of course1 that relieves them4 ,there are many such that can be used4 ,poultices should not be applied for this form as they tend to hasten formation of pus4 #e4 ,internally4--,dip your clean moistened finger tip into dry bicarbonate of soda 7baking soda71 rub this gently on the sore tonsil and repeat it every hour4 ,you can also put one teaspoonful of it in one-half glass of very hot water and gargle if you do not use it locally4 #f4 ,hot ,water4--,gargling frequently with very hot water is splendid4 ,if you wish you can use one teaspoonful of some antiseptic1 like listerine1 in it4 #g4 ,thyme4--,you can make a tea of the common garden thyme and gargle or rinse your mouth and throat with it every half to one hour4 ,this is not only healing and soothing1 but it is also antiseptic4 ,this is a constituent of many of the antiseptic preparations4 #h4 ,steaming ,with ,compound ,tincture of ,benzoin4--,tincture of benzoin is splendid4 ,put one tablespoonful in a quart of hot water and inhale the steam4 ,put a sheet over your head and pitcher2 or put it in a kettle1 and roll white writing paper into a funnel1 tie one part over the spout and put the other end in your mouth if possible2 or you can inhale simple steam in the same way4 ,i know this is excellent and often recommended2 everyone has it1 and it costs literally nothing1 except to heat the water4 #i4 ,for the ,pain4--,dissolve two drams of chloral hydrate in an ounce of water1 use a camel's hair pencil if you have it1 or a soft piece of cloth tied on a smooth stick1 and apply directly to the diseased parts4 ,this is for older persons1 relieves the pain very much4 ,there are many other simple remedies that can be used in this way4 #aij ,,mothers' ,,remedies #aj4 ,,medicines4 ,parke1 ,davis ,co41 ,anti-,tonsilitis ,tablet ,no4 #fde is very good4 ,this can be bought at any drug store4 ,for a child give one-half a tablet every two hours for four doses1 then every three hours4 ,an adult can take one to two every one to three hours according to the severity of the case4 #aa4 ,aspirin4--,aspirin is another good remedy2 five grains every four hours for an adult2 but used only under doctor's directions4 #ab4 ,dr4 ,hare of ,philadelphia1 uses #a_/bjj grain mercurius biniodide 7pink powder7 every four to six hours to abort tonsilitis4 ,i would recommend the following3--,give one-tenth drop dose of a good tincture of aconite and #a_/bjj grain of the mercury biniodide 7one to two tablets a dose7 every hour1 alternately1 one of them one hour and the next1 etc4 ,if there is much deposit ,i would put ten tablets of mercury protoiodide 7one-tenth of a grain in a tablet7 in one-half glass of water and give two teaspoonfuls every hour until the bowels move freely1 then every three to four hours4 ,the aconite can be used if there is much fever1 with hot1 dry skin1 alternately everyone-half hour4 ,i prefer the pink powder when there is no deposit or membrane4 ,these ,i have used for years1 and know them to be excellent4 ,for children the dose is about one-half4 ,after twelve hours the remedies should be given only every three to four hours4 ,,quinsy4 7,suppurative ,tonsilitis74--,in from two to four days the enlarged gland becomes softer and finally may break1 sometimes in the pharynx2 the breaking gives the patient great relief4 ,suffocation has sometimes followed the rupture of a large abscess and the entrance of the pus into the larynx4 ,this form of tonsilitis was formerly called quinsy4 ,by this term now is meant an abscess around the tonsils1 7,peri-tonsilar abscess74 ,the structures are very much swollen4 ,causes are somewhat similar to what has produced the regular tonsilitis4 ,it may follow exposure to cold and wet1 and is very liable to recur4 ,it is most common between fourteen and twenty-five years4 ,the inflammation here is more deeply seated4 ,it involves the main tissue of the tonsil and tends to go on to suppuration4 ,symptoms4--,the general disturbance is very great4 ,the fever goes to #ajd or #aje degrees2 the pulse #aaj to #abj4 ,delirium at night is not uncommon4 ,the weakness may be extreme4 ,the throat is dry and sore1 hurts terribly to swallow1 this being the first thing of which the patient complains4 ,both tonsils may be involved4 ,they become large1 firm to the touch1 dusky red and swollen1 and the surrounding parts are also much swollen4 ,the swelling may be so great that the tonsils may touch each other or one tonsil may push the uvula aside and almost touch the other tonsil4 ,there is much saliva4 ,the glands of the neck enlarge1 the lower jaw is almost immovable and sometimes it is almost impossible to open the mouth at all4 ,,quinsy4 ,mothers' ,remedies4 #a4 ,willow ,gargle for4--,steep pussy willow and gargle throat with it4 ,this remedy if taken in time1 will cure quinsy and it will not return4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aia #b4 ,quinsy1 ,liveforever ,root ,good ,poultice for4--,get the root of liveforever1 pound it up and bind on throat as you would a poultice4 ,we have tried this1 and it has always given relief1 if done in time4 #c4 ,quinsy1 ,plaster of ,lard and ,salt for4--,take one tablespoonful lard and stir into as much table salt as possible making it about like mortar4 ,spread on a cloth and apply4 ,splendid for sore throat and quinsy4 #d4 ,quinsy1 ,oil of ,anise ,effective for4--,rub inside of throat with oil of anise4 #e4 ,quinsy1 ,quick ,remedy for4--,in severe cases of quinsy where the tonsils are inflamed and almost meet1 a third of a grain of mercury and chalk1 or gray powder1 acts very quickly4 ,cold compresses used nightly to harden the throat is very good4 ,at night use a gargle made of a teaspoonful tincture of cayenne pepper to half pint of water4 ,this remedy is very good and is sure to give relief4 #f4 ,quinsy1 ,pleasant ,peppermint ,application for4--,there is nothing better for this disease than oil of peppermint applied externally to the neck and throat4 ,this is an excellent remedy4 #g4 ,quinsy1 ,kerosene ,good for4--,a cloth wet with kerosene oil applied to the throat is very good2 also gargling with kerosene oil4 ,repeat the application of the wet cloths every two or three hours4 #h4 ,quinsy1 ,raw ,beef ,has ,cured4--,bind raw beefsteak over the tonsils on one or both sides of the throat as required4 ,the beefsteak acts as a poultice and counter-irritant1 drawing the inflammation out in a short time4 ,this is very good1 and is easily prepared4 #i4 ,quinsy1 ,easy and ,simple ,remedy for4--,strong sulphur water4 ,broke up two cases ,i know4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,quinsy4--,the external applications used should now be hot4 ,hot water2 hot poultices1 cloths wrung out of smartweed hot1 and thyme tea or golden seal teas4 ,the same steaming process and hot water gargles can be used as given under follicular tonsilitis4 ,but if it continues the tonsils or tonsil must be opened to save pain and life4 ,just as soon as there is suppuration they should be opened4 ,it will feel softer to the finger touch when ready for opening4 ,prevention of ,attacks4--,by taking care a good many attacks of tonsilitis can be avoided4 ,a person subject to this trouble must be careful about taking cold4 ,he should not sit down with wet clothes1 or feet1 or shoes that are wet4 ,girls should wear rubbers and keep dry feet and skirts4 ,sleeping in damp unused beds is bad4 ,putting on underwear that has not been dried thoroughly and aired1 and the use of bedding1 pillows1 etc41 in the same condition should not be tolerated4 ,sleeping on the first floor is generally unhealthy for such persons1 for it is generally damp4 #aib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,do not get chilled2 wear sufficient clothing4 ,drying clothes in a kitchen is an abomination and terrible to one subject to this disease or rheumatism4 ,you can keep from having it so often by proper care4 ,it is likely to return1 and repeated attacks will cause permanently enlarged tonsils and they will become so diseased that they1 will not only be annoying1 but dangerous to health and life4 ,you will go around with your mouth open1 talk through your nose4 ,the tonsil must then be removed1 also the adenoids in the throat1 to enjoy proper mental and physical health4 ,enlarged tonsils with pus in them are a menace to anyone4 ,a person who has had these troubles should be careful not to expose himself to the danger of taking cold after an attack4 ,the parts are still tender and in danger of a return upon the least error in your daily life4 ,i once had a friend who had a return of tonsilitis brought on through going out too soon1 and the second attack was worse than the first1 a genuine hummer4 ,what to do with enlarged tonsils4--,moderate enlargement of the tonsils giving rise to no symptoms or inconvenience need not be interfered with4 ,when1 however1 the enlargement is great1 or when with moderate sized tonsils there are resulting troubles1 such as liability to inflammatory rheumatism attacks1 active local treatment will be called for2 especially is this true when the tonsils contain pus and interfere with the breathing4 ,they should be removed4 ,an anaesthetic is not usually necessary1 as the pain is not severe4 ,,influenza 7,la ,grippe74--,la ,grippe is an acute infectious disease caused by a germ4 ,it may be epidemic1 attacking a large number of persons at one time1 or it may continue in the same region for some time and is then called endemic4 ,it is caused by a germ1 discovered by a man named ,pfeiffer4 ,the ,onset4--,the onset may be from one to four days and is usually sudden with a chill and all the symptoms of an active fever due to a general infection1 varying according to the location4 ,if in the organs of respiration it begins like a severe cold2 active fever1 severe pains in the eyes1 back1 arms1 legs1 and in the bones2 aches all over and great prostration4 ,after the fever subsides there is usually a general sore feeling4 ,symptoms of bronchitis1 pleurisy or pneumonia may develop4 ,then there is the nervous type1 generally with a bad headache1 neuralgia1 pains in the head1 backache1 legs and arms ache and prostration4 ,may also have inflammation of nerves4 ,then again the stomach and bowels may be the main seat1 for ,la ,grippe has no respect for any organ4 ,we have then symptoms of acute indigestion with fever1 nausea1 vomiting1 stomach pains or acute bowel trouble with fever1 colicky pain in the abdomen2 diarrhea2 or we may have the febrile 7fever7 type4 ,this may be the only symptom4 ,the fever may be continuous or remittent1 and last several days or several weeks and often with pains accompanying it4 ,in all forms convalescence is often gradual on account of the bodily and mental prostration with general soreness for several days4 ,many persons never fully regain their health1 especially if they are careless during the attack1 and almost any disease like bronchitis1 kidney disease1 pleurisy1 pneumonia1 etc41 may follow4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aic ,,la ,,grippe1 ,mothers' ,remedies4--#a4 ,pepper1 ,red or ,cayenne for4--,make a tea of red pepper or cayenne1 and take a tablespoonful in a cup of hot water1 drink slowly1 before each meal and on retiring4 ,larger doses in proportion to the intensity of the disease4 ,sponging the face1 temples and neck with water as hot as can be borne relieves the headache of la grippe1 which is often very painful and annoying4 #b4 ,la ,grippe1 ,easy ,remedy for4--,plenty of good physic with hot teas of any kind has helped my own family4 #c4 ,la ,grippe1 ,pleasant and ,effective ,remedy for4--,use the oil of peppermint freely2 rubbing it on the forehead1 in front and back of the ears and each side of the nose4 ,inhale through each nostril separately4 ,if the throat is affected pour two or three drops in small dish of hot water4 ,invert a funnel over the dish with the small end in the mouth and draw long breaths4 ,soak the feet in hot water at bedtime and take a good sweat1 if possible4 #d4 ,la ,grippe1 ,to ,allay ,fever in4--,to produce sweating and to act on the kidneys and to allay restlessness in fever use the following3 ,lemon juice and water equal parts1 enough to make four ounces2 bicarbonate of potassium1 one dram2 water1 three ounces4 ,make and keep in separate solutions to be used in tablespoonful doses several times daily and taken while effervescing1 that is1 foaming and bubbling up4 #e4 ,la ,grippe4 ,poor ,man's ,herb ,vapor ,bath for4--,give a ,turkish or vapor bath every other day4 ,a pail of hot water1 with a hot brick thrown into it and placed under a cane-seated chair is the poor man's vapor bath4 ,the patient should be covered4 ,then take the following herb tea3 ,yarrow #b ounces ,vervain #b ounces ,mullein #b ounces ,boneset #a ounce ,red ,sage #b ounces ,add two quarts of water and boil down to three pints2 strain1 and then add one ounce fluid extract of ginger2 sweeten with honey or syrup2 take a wine glassful three times a day1 hot4 ,keep the bowels open and let the diet be light4 #f4 ,la ,grippe1 ,red ,pepper ,treatment ,from ,canada for4--,take a bottle of alcohol and put enough red peppers in it so that when four drops of this liquid are put in a half cup of water it tastes strong4 ,this is what ,i always break up my grippe with4 ,peppers thus prepared stimulates and warms up the stomach and bowels1 and increases the circulation4 #aid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,la ,grippe4--,all discharges from the nose1 throat and lungs should be disinfected1 for the disease is contagious4 ,go to bed and stay there4 ,you have no business to be around if you value your health4 ,i am not writing of common cold4 ,a great many people say they have had this disease when they have not had it4 ,one who has had this disease is sick enough to go to bed1 and there is where he should be4 ,for the chill a sweat should be produced by putting hot water in fruit jars1 wrapping them and placing them around the patient's feet1 legs and body4 ,hot tea drinks can be given2 hot lemonade1 teas made from hoarhound1 ginger1 hops and catnip are good4 ,corn ,sweat4--,the corn sweat can be used4 ,put from ten to twenty-five ears of corn in a boiler1 boil thoroughly until the boiled corn smell appears1 then put the corn ears into five packs1 putting from two to five ears in a pack1 according to the age of the patient4 ,use cloths or towels1 but do not put the ears in contact1 wrap the cloth between them4 ,put one pack to the feet and one at each side of the hips1 and in each armpit4 ,this will soon cause sweating and restore the external 7capillary7 circulation4 ,it will generally produce a grateful sweat4 ,keep the clothes on the patient4 ,after the patient has perspired enough you can remove one pack at a time4 ,have fresh aired sheets and night dress ready1 and after bathing the patient slowly and carefully under the clothes with tepid water and drying all of the body put on the new night-dress and sheets4 ,this remedy is also good for colds and inflammatory diseases of all kinds and when used carefully and thoroughly is always good4 ,of course1 if there is great weakness it cannot be used1 for it weakens a patient somewhat4 ,i have saved lives with this sweat1 and ,i know ,i have cut short many colds and inflammatory diseases4 ,after the sweat the patient should have enough covering to keep comfortably warm and care must be taken to keep from the cold4 ,fever4--,if the disease goes on and there is high fever1 so that the patient suffers from it1 it is better to reduce it by cool sponging than by the coal tar products like antipyrin1 acetanilid1 etc4 ,they are weakening and this is a weakening1 prostrating disease4 ,good1 careful cool sponging generally relieves the excessive fever and restlessness4 ,the fever does not continue so long in this disease and it is not1 therefore1 so harmful4 ,delirium is present in some cases when the fever is not high4 ,irritating ,cough4--,this can frequently he controlled by steam inhalations as directed under tonsilitis4 ,you can also put in the steaming water one teaspoonful to one tablespoonful of compound tincture of benzoin for this disease4 ,hoarhound tea can be put in the water and the steam inhaled4 ,if such measures do not stop the cough1 medicine will be needed4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aie ,sore ,throat4--,spraying the throat with a solution of boric acid1 one dram to one pint of hot water1 is good4 ,listerine is good in the same way and dose4 ,bowels4--,they should be kept open from the first4 ,salts are usually handy and good4 ,medicines4--,ten grains ,dover's powder at night is good2 unless there is much weakness4 ,some give quinine1 some salol4 ,quinine1 one to two grains1 is given one to three hours4 ,salol1 five grains1 every three hours1 especially for the backache4 ,aspirin in five-grain doses for an adult every four hours is given very much now4 ,the bowels should be kept open with salts4 ,diet4--,children should take milk if there is no vomiting or diarrhea4 ,if there is vomiting and diarrhea1 give only water or diluted milk1 or nothing if they continue4 ,water can generally be given4 ,for adults a good1 nourishing diet when convalescence commences is necessary4 ,during the sickness1 milk1 eggs1--raw and soft boiled1 broths1 soups1 milk toast1 can be given4 ,a person must be very careful after an attack of the grip4 ,he should remain in the house for some time1 a week after he is well and thinks he can go out4 ,,typhoid ,,fever4--,typhoid fever is an acute infectious disease caused by a 7,bacillus7 germ1 named after the discoverer 7,eberth74 ,this germ enters into the system1 as stated below1 locates itself in different organs1 especially in the small intestine4 ,it does its worst work in ,peyer's glands1 situated in the small intestines4 ,they enlarge1 ulcerate1 break down and their structure is cast off into the bowel4 ,this eating goes so far1 in some cases1 that it eats through the tissue to the blood vessels and other bleeding follows4 ,sometimes it goes through all the coats1 the peritoneal being the last one4 ,if this occurs we have what is called perforation of the bowel and the peritoneum around this perforation inflames and there is the dread complication of peritonitis4 ,this is very fatal1 as the patient is weakened from the inroads of weeks of fever and from the effects of the poison germ4 ,typhoid fever is also characterized by its slow 7insidious71 slyly1 creeping onset1 peculiar temperature1 bloating of the abdomen1 diarrhea1 swelling of the spleen1 rose-colored spots and a liability to complications1 such as bleeding from the bowels1 peritonitis1 bronchitis and pneumonia4 ,its average duration is three to four weeks1 often longer4 ,in order to take this disease there must first be the poison germ and then this enters into the system1 generally through water that contains the germ1 milk1 oysters and other foods1 etc4 ,cause4--,the typhoid bacillus 7typhoid74 ,this enters into the alimentary canal usually through contaminated water or with milk directly infected by the milk or by water used in washing cans4 ,also through food to which the germs are carried from the excreta 7discharges7 by flies1 occasionally through oysters by freshening4 ,filth1 improper drainage and poor ventilation favor the preservation of the bacillus germ and lower the power of resistance in those exposed4 #aif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,time4--,it occurs most frequently between ,august and ,november and in those of from fifteen to twenty years of age4 ,the ,peyer's patches and solitary glands of the bowel enlarge1 become reddish and are somewhat raised4 ,these go on and ulcerate until the blood vessels may be eaten into and bleeding sometimes results1 it eats through the bowel1 then there is perforation and peritonitis4 ,the spleen is enlarged1 the liver shows changes1 the kidney functions are also deranged4 ,symptoms4--,the symptoms are variable4 ,the following gives the symptoms in a typical case3 ,incubation4--,the period of incubation lasts from eight to fourteen and sometimes to twenty-three days4 ,during the period the patient feels weak1 is almost unable to work1 has chilly feelings1 headache and tiring dreams1 does not know what is the matter with him1 constipation or diarrhea1 has no appetite1 may have some pain in the abdomen which is occasionally localized in the right lower side4 ,soreness on deep pressure is often found there4 ,in some cases there is nosebleed4 ,first ,week4--,after the patient is obliged to take to his bed3 ,during the first week there is in some cases a steady rise in the fever each evening showing a degree or degree and one-half higher than the preceding evening1 reaching #ajc to #ajd1 and each morning showing higher fever than the preceding morning4 ,the pulse is characteristically low in proportion to the temperature1 being about #ajj to #aaj1 full of low tension1 often having double beat4 ,the tongue is coated2 there is constipation or diarrhea2 the abdomen is somewhat distended and a little tender to the touch in the lower right portion4 ,there may be some mental confusion at night4 ,bronchitis is often present4 ,the spleen becomes enlarged between the seventh and tenth day and the eruption usually appears during this period on the stomach and abdomen4 ,second week4--,all the symptoms are intensified in the second week1 the fever is always high and the weakening type2 the pulse is more frequent2 the headache is replaced by dullness2 the bowel symptoms increase and we have the pea soup discharge if there is diarrhea2 there is a listless1 dull expression on the face2 the tongue is coated in the center1 red along the edges and the tip1 becomes dry and sometimes cracked and almost useless4 ,it is hard to put it out of the mouth1 it sticks to the teeth or lips and curls there1 and sometimes the patient allows it to remain partly out of the mouth4 ,there may be bleeding from the bowels and perforation of the bowel1 producing peritonitis4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aig ,third week4--,the temperature is lower in the morning with a gradual fall2 the emaciation and weakness are marked4 ,perforation of the bowel or bleeding may occur4 ,unfavorable symptoms now include low muttering1 delirium1 shakings of the muscles1 twitching of the tendons1 grasping at imaginary things1 lung complications and heart weakness4 ,fourth week4--,in a favorable case3 ,the fever gradually falls to normal1 the other symptoms disappear4 ,death may occur at any time after the second week from the disease or complications4 ,the convalescence is very gradual and the appetite is very great4 ,special symptoms and variations4--,it may come on with a chill sometimes it is observed by nervous symptoms only4 ,walking type4--,in this type the patient is able to be around and can walk4 ,the temperature is as high1 but some of the other symptoms are not so violent4 ,this is a dangerous kind because the patient is able to walk and thinks it foolish to remain quiet in bed4 ,walking and being around are likely to injure the bowels1 and there is then more danger of bleeding from the bowels4 ,a typhoid fever patient should always go to bed and remain there until he has fully recovered4 ,digestive ,symptoms4--,the tongue is coated1 white and moist at first1 and in the second week it becomes red at the tip1 and at the edges4 ,later it is dry1 brown and cracked4 ,the teeth and lips are covered with a brown material1 called sordes4 ,diarrhea4--,in some cases constipation is prominent1 in others diarrhea is a prominent symptom4 ,bloating is frequent1 and an unfavorable symptom1 when it is excessive4 ,bleeding from the bowel occurs usually between the end of the second and the beginning of the fourth week4 ,a sudden feeling of collapse1 and rapid fall of the temperature mark it4 ,it is not always fatal4 ,perforation of the bowel is usually shown by a sudden sharp pain coming in paroxysms generally localized in the right lower side4 ,the death rate varies very much2 in hospitals it is seven to eight per cent4 ,unfavorable symptoms are continued high fever1 delirium and hemorrhage4 ,persons who are hard drinkers do badly and very many of them die4 ,,treatment4 ,prevention4 ,sanitary ,care4--,do away with the causes4 ,keep your cellars clean2 do not have them damp1 filthy1 and filled with decaying matter1 as these all tend to weaken the system and make you more susceptible to the poison4 ,in the country1 no drainings should come near the wells or springs4 ,not all water that looks clear and nice is pure4 ,the out-houses must be kept clean1 and emptied at least twice each year4 ,in the small cities1 especially1 the water should be boiled during the months when the supply is limited and the wells are low4 ,if more attention was paid to our water supply to make certain that it was not contaminated1 and to our foods1 especially milk1 and to keeping our cellars and drains in a good clean and dry condition1 we would have little typhoid fever4 ,carelessness is the real cause of this terrible disease4 ,the milk should be boiled as well as the water when there is an epidemic of typhoid4 #aih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,sanitary ,care of the ,household ,articles4--,dishes must be isolated1 washed1 dried separately and boiled daily4 ,thermometers must be isolated1 kept in a corrosive sublimate solution one to one thousand1 which must be removed daily4 ,linen when soiled must be soaked in carbolic acid1 one cup of carbolic acid to twenty of water1 for two hours before being sent to the laundry4 ,stools must be thoroughly mixed with an equal amount of milk of lime and allowed to stand for one hour4 ,urine must be mixed with an equal amount of carbolic acid1 one to twenty1 and allowed to stand one hour4 ,bed pans1 urinals1 must be isolated and scalded after each time of using4 ,syringes and rectal tubes must be isolated1 and the latter boiled after using4 7,see ,nursing ,department74 ,tubs should be scrubbed daily1 canvasses changed daily and soaked in carbolic acid as the linen is4 ,hands must be scrubbed and disinfected after giving tubs or rubbing over typhoid fever patients4 ,blankets1 mattresses1 and pillows must be sterilized after use in steam sterilizer4 ,i know some people have not all the necessary conveniences1 especially in the country1 but the greatest care must be taken4 ,a professional nurse was once taking care of a very severe case of typhoid for me4 ,i was continually cautioning her to be more careful of herself4 ,she did not heed it1 and finally took the disease and battled eight long weeks with it1 before there was much improvement4 ,careful nursing and a well regulated diet are the essentials in a majority of cases4 ,put the patient in a well ventilated room1 and confine him to the bed from the beginning1 and have him remain there until well4 ,the woven wire bed with soft hair mattress1 upon which there are two folds of blanket1 combines the two great qualities of a sick bed1 smoothness and elasticity4 ,a rubber cloth should be placed under the sheet4 ,an intelligent nurse should be in charge2 when this is impossible1 the attending physician should write out special instructions1 regarding diet1 treatment of the discharges and of the bed linen4 ,much of the above on typhoid is from the world-wide authority1 ,dr4 ,osler1 and should be-followed in all cases if possible4 ,diet and ,nursing in ,typhoid ,fever4--,milk is the most suitable food4 ,three pints every twenty-four hours may be given when used alone1 diluted with water or lime-water4 ,the stools will show if the milk is digested4 ,peptonized milk1 if not distasteful1 may be used4 ,curds are seen in the stools if too much milk is given and is undigested4 ,mutton or chicken broth or beef juice can be used2 fresh vegetable juices can be added to these1 instead of milk4 ,the animal broths are not so good when diarrhea is present4 ,some patients will take whey1 buttermilk1 kumiss1 when ordinary milk is distasteful4 ,thin barley gruel well strained is an excellent food for this disease4 ,eggs may be given1 either beaten up in milk or better still1 in the form of albumin water1 ,this is prepared by straining the whites of eggs through a cloth and mixing them with an equal quantity of water1 which may be flavored with lemon4 ,water can be given freely2 iced tea1 barley water1 or lemonade may be used1 and there is no objection to weak coffee or cocoa in moderate quantities4 ,feed the patient at stated intervals4 ,in mild cases it is well not to arouse the patient at night4 ,when there is stupor1 the patient should be aroused for food at the regular intervals night and day4 ,do not give too much food4 ,i once had a case in which ,i did not give more than one quart of liquid food in four weeks1 as it distressed her4 ,she made a good recovery on plenty of water4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #aii ,cold ,sponging4--,the water may be warm1 cool1 or ice cold1 according to the height of the fever4 ,a thorough sponge bath should take from fifteen to twenty minutes4 ,the ice cold sponging is quite as formidable as the full cold bath1 for which there is an unsuperable objection in private practice4 ,the ,bath4--,this should be given under the doctor's directions1 and ,i will not describe it4 ,medical ,treatment4--,little medicine is used in hospital practice4 ,nursing is the important essential in typhoid fever4 ,management of the ,convalescent4--,an authority writes1 ,my custom has been not to allow solid food until the temperature has been normal for ten days4 ,this is1 ,i think1 a safe rule1 leaning perhaps to the side of extreme caution2 but after all with eggs1 milk toast1 milk puddings1 and jellies1 the patient can take a fairly varied diet4 ,you cannot wait too long before you give solid foods1 particularly meats1 ,they are especially dangerous4 ,the patient may be allowed to sit up for a short time about the end of the first week of convalescence1 and the period may be prolonged with a gradual return of strength4 ,he should move about slowly1 and when the weather is favorable should be in the open air as much as possible4 ,keep from all excitement4 ,constipation now should be treated with an enema4 ,a noticeable diarrhea should restrict the diet to milk and the patient be confined to the bed4 ,there are many who cannot have a professional nurse4 ,good nursing is necessary in typhoid fever4 ,any sensible person who is willing to follow directions can do well4 ,but she must do as the doctor directs4 ,these are some things you need to do3 ,look out for bad symptoms2 twitching of the tendons1 grasping at imaginary things are bad symptoms4 ,inform the doctor and soon4 ,never allow the patient to sit up in bed4 ,the stool must be passed lying flat and you must place the bed pan without the patient's aid4 ,bleeding may be started by the least exertion4 ,i knew of one woman who lost her life through necessity of getting up and passing the stool sitting on a chamber4 ,bleeding came on suddenly1 and before the doctor could get there she was nearly gone4 ,cough and sudden pain in the lungs need prompt attention4 ,i dismissed a boy on one ,wednesday as convalescent4 ,that night it became suddenly cold and he became chilled4 ,the mother sent for me the next day1 and we pulled him through pneumonia4 ,suppose she had waited another day8 ,she was not that kind of a mother4 ,your greatest trial will come in convalescence1 when the patient is so hungry4 ,be careful or you will kill the patient by kindness4 ,a minister ,i knew killed himself by going against the doctor's orders and eating a hearty dinner4 ,the doctor was rather profane1 and when he went to see the preacher1 after the relapse caused by the dinner1 he relieved his mind in no gentle manner4 ,again allow no visitors in the sick room or one adjacent4 ,they are an abomination4 ,many people are killed by well-intentioned ignoramuses4 ,do not whisper2 the ,lord save the patient who has a whisperer for a nurse4 ,i cannot urge too strongly proper nursing in this disease4 ,it is an absolute necessity4 ,a nurse to be successful must have good sense and also must obey all directions4 ,a diet is a necessity in this disease4 ,the patient must not move any more than is absolutely necessary for his comfort4 ,he must never try to help move himself4 ,the muscles of the abdomen must remain lax and quiet4 ,the danger1 ,i think1 is in the bowels4 ,the mucous covering in the interior is inflamed and ulcerated1 and there is always some danger of the ulceration eating through the coating into the blood vessels1 causing more or less bleeding and even eating the bowel enough to cause an opening 7perforation7 and the escape of the bowel contents into the abdominal cavity causing inflammation of the peritoneum 7peritonitis7 and almost certain death4 ,walking typhoid is dangerous for that reason4 ,the food must be of such nature that it is all digested4 ,it must not leave lumps to press upon the sore places in the bowels causing more trouble there and more diarrhea4 #bjj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,typhus ,,fever1 7,filth ,disease74--,typhus fever is an acute1 infectious disease1 characterized by a sudden onset1 marked nervous symptoms1 and spotted rash and fever ending quickly after two weeks4 ,also called jail1 camp1 hospital1 or ship fever4 ,filth has a great deal to do with its production4 ,there is no real characteristic symptom except the eruption4 ,symptoms4--,it generally lasts two weeks4 ,incubation period of twelve days or less1 marked at times by slight weary feeling4 ,the onset is usually sudden1 by one chill or several1 with high fever1 headache1 pain in back and legs1 prostration1 vomiting1 and mild and active delirium4 ,pulse does not have the double beat1 often there is bronchitis4 ,eruption4--,this appears on the third to fifth day2 the fever remaining high4 ,during the second week all the symptoms increase and are weakening with marked delirium and coma vigil 7unconscious1 delirious1 but with the eyes open74 ,when death occurs it usually comes at the end of the second week from exhaustion4 ,favorable cases terminate at this time by crisis2 the prostration is extreme2 but convalescence is rapid4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bja ,fever4--,sudden onset to even #ajd to #aje degrees2 steady rise for four or five days with slight morning remissions2 terminating by crisis on the twelfth to fourteenth day1 falling in some cases below normal2 in fatal cases there is a rapid rise to #ajh or #aji degrees4 ,the eruption appears on the abdomen on the third to fifth day4 ,treatment like ,typhoid4--,mortality1 twelve to twenty per cent4 ,,smallpox or ,variola4--,smallpox is an acute infectious disease4 ,it has a sudden onset with a severe period of invasion which is followed by a falling of the fever1 and then the eruption comes out4 ,this eruption begins as a pimple1 then a watery pimple 7vesicle7 which runs into the pus pimple 7pustule7 and then the crust or scab forms4 ,the mucous membrane in contact with the air may also be affected4 ,almost all persons exposed1 if not vaccinated1 are almost invariably attacked4 ,it is very contagious4 ,it attacks all ages1 but it is particularly fatal to young children4 ,cause4--,an unknown poison in the contents of the pustules or crusts in secretion and excretion1 apparently1 and in the exhalations of the lungs and skin2 one attack does not always confer immunity for life4 ,it is contagious from an early period4 ,direct contact does not seem to be necessary1 for it can be carried by one who does not have it4 ,symptoms4--,incubation lasts from ten to fourteen days1 and is usually without symptoms4 ,invasion comes suddenly with one or more chills in adults1 or convulsions in children1 with terrible headache1 very severe pain in the back and extremities1 vomiting1 the temperature rising rapidly to #ajc or #ajd degrees4 ,eruptions4--,this usually appears on the fourth day as small red papules on the forehead1 along the line of the hair and on the wrists1 spreading within twenty-four hours over the face1 extremities1 trunk and mucous membrane4 ,symptoms of fever diminish with the appearance of the rash1 which is most marked on the face and ripens first there4 ,the papules become hollowed vesicles and a clear fluid fills them on the fifth or sixth day4 ,they fill with pus about the eighth day1 and their summits become globular1 while the surrounding skin is red1 swollen and painful4 ,the general bodily symptoms again return and the temperature rises for about twenty-four hours4 ,drying of the eruption begins the tenth or eleventh day4 ,the pustules dry1 forming crusts1 while the swelling of the skin disappears and the temperature gradually falls4 ,the crusts fall off1 leaving scars only where the true skin has been destroyed4 ,confluent form4--,all the symptoms are more severe4 ,the eruption runs together and all the skin is covered4 ,varioloid4--,this is smallpox modified by vaccination4 ,the invasion may be sudden and severe4 ,it is usually mild and gradual1 but with severe pain in the back and head4 ,a scanty eruption of papules1 often only on the face and hands1 appears on the third or fourth day1 with disappearance of constitutional symptoms4 #bjb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,vaccinate the children the second or third month1 and all persons about every six years1 and always after exposure to the disease or during epidemics4 ,put the patient in a room cleared of all furniture1 carpets1 curtains1 rugs1 etc42 keep the patient thoroughly clean1 and the linen should be frequently changed4 ,the bed clothing should be light4 ,disinfect and sterilize everything thoroughly that has been in contact with the patient4 ,get a good experienced nurse1 and one who has been around the disease4 ,diet4--,give the supporting diet early4 ,during the first stage give milk1 broths of different kinds1 albumin water4 ,relieve the intense thirst by water and lemonade4 ,when the first 7initial7 fever subsides and the patient feels improved1 give milk1 eggs1 chops1 steak1 or rare roast meat1 bread or toast2 vegetables1 such as potato1 spinach1 celery1 asparagus tips1 cauliflower tops4 ,when the second fever returns go back to the liquid diet again1 and give regularly and as much as possible every two or three hours during the day1 and every three or four hours during the night4 ,milk1 plain or peptonized2 milk punch1 raw eggs1 broths1 beef juice4 ,if swallowing is difficult1 give food cold and oftener1 and in less quantity4 ,increase the diet rapidly during convalescence4 ,cold drinks should be freely given4 ,barley water and oatmeal water are nutritious and palatable4 ,milk broths1 and articles that give no trouble to digest4 ,nursing4--,nursing is the main thing4 ,the bowels should be kept open with salts4 ,there is no special medicine we can claim will do good4 ,aconite may be used for the fever at first1 in drop doses every hour for twenty-four hours4 ,but the least medicine that is given the better it will generally be4 ,there is1 ,i believe1 something in protecting the ripening papules from the light4 ,the constant application on the face and hands of lint soaked in cold water1 to which antiseptics such as carbolic acid or bichloride may be added1 is perhaps the most suitable treatment4 ,it is very pleasant for the patient at least1 and for the face it is well to make a mask of lint which can be covered with oiled silk4 ,when the crusts begin to form1 the chief point is to keep them thoroughly moist1 which may be done with oil or glycerin2 vaselin is particularly useful1 and at this stage can be freely used upon the face4 ,it frequently relieves the itching also4 ,for the odor1 which is sometimes so characteristic and disagreeable1 the diluted carbolic acid solutions are probably the best4 ,if the eruption is abundant on the scalp the hair should be cut short4 ,during1 convalescence frequent bathing is advisable4 ,it should be done daily1 using carbolic soap freely in order to get rid of the crusts and scabs4 ,there is danger to others as long as the skin is not smooth and clean1 and not free from any trace of scabs4 ,as you must have a physician1 ,i give but little medical treatment4 ,nursing is the main thing in this disease4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bjc ,general ,rules for ,disinfection4--,the walls1 woodwork1 and ceiling may be cleaned by washing with one to one thousand solution of corrosive sublimate solution1 or a five per cent carbolic acid solution1 ,or by rubbing with bread if solutions would injure4 ,all dust must be removed4 ,plastered walls and ceilings may be white-washed4 ,woodwork must then be scrubbed with soap and thoroughly wiped4 ,then fumigate1 at least three pounds of sulphur should be burned in the room for each #a1jjj cubic feet of space4 ,placing it in a pan supported in another containing water to guard against fire4 ,after scrubbing or fumigating1 the room and its contents should be freely aired for several days1 admitting sunlight if possible4 ,all useless articles and badly soiled bedding should be burned4 ,such pieces of clothing as will not be injured may be boiled or soaked in a one to one thousand formaldehyde solution 7one ounce of twelve per cent solution in one gallon of water71 or two per cent carbolic acid solution4 ,clothing1 bedding1 etc41 may be disinfected in the steam sterilizer4 ,hands1 ,body1 etc4--,special outer garments may be worn while in the sick room and removed1 and clothing aired before leaving4 ,hands of the attendant should be washed in one to one thousand corrosive sublimate solution4 ,vaccination and ,re-vaccination and its ,prevention of ,smallpox4 ,we quote in part from an article prepared by the ,state of ,michigan4 ,it is well known that smallpox can be prevented or modified by vaccination2 and a widespread epidemic of the disease can be attributed only to an equally widespread ignorance or willfulness concerning smallpox and its prevention by vaccination and re-vaccination4 ,a ,good ,time to be ,vaccinated4--,smallpox is usually most prevalent in the winter and spring months1 reaching the highest point in ,may4 ,the rarity of smallpox in ,michigan for several years led to a feeling of security and to neglect vaccination1 resulting in an increased proportion of inhabitants not protected by recent vaccination4 ,this made possible a widespread epidemic4 ,the proper preventive of such an epidemic is general vaccination and re-vaccination of all persons not recently thus protected4 ,there is no better settled fact than that vaccination does protect against smallpox4 ,but after a time the protection is weakened1 therefore after a lapse of five years there should be re-vaccination4 #bjd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,why ,vaccinate4--,because vaccination is a preventive of all forms of smallpox1 and because by traveling1 or by travelers1 by articles received in the mail or from the stores or shops1 or other various ways anyone at any time1 may1 without knowing it1 be exposed to smallpox1 it becomes important so far as possible without injury to health to render every person incapable of taking the disease4 ,this may be done so perfectly by vaccination and re-vaccination with genuine bovine vaccine virus that no question of ordinary expense or trouble should be allowed for a day to prevent the careful vaccination of every man1 woman and child in ,michigan1 and the re-vaccination of every one who has not been vaccinated within five years4 ,it is well established that those who have been properly vaccinated are far less likely to take smallpox if exposed to it1 and that the very few who have been properly vaccinated and have smallpox have it in a much milder form and are much less disfigured by it than those who have not been thus vaccinated4 ,the value of vaccination is illustrated by the following facts3 ,on ,march the #acth1 #ahei1 ,dr4 ,e4 ,m4 ,snow1 of ,providence1 ,r4 #a41 found in a cluster of seven houses twenty-five families1 and in these families ten cases of smallpox1 all apparently at about the same stage of the disease4 ,in the same families there were twenty-one children1 who had never been vaccinated4 ,the ten cases and the remaining members of the families1 including the twenty-one children1 were quarantined at home1 and the children were all vaccinated and compelled to remain with the sick4 ,several other cases of smallpox occurred in the persons previously exposed1 but not one of the twenty-one children referred to had the slightest touch of the disease4 ,in ,sweden1 the average number of deaths in each year from smallpox per million inhabitants was3 ,before the introduction of vaccination 7#aggd-ahja71 #a1igc2 ,during the period of optional vaccination 7#ahjb-ahaf71 #dgi2 ,and during the period of obligatory vaccination 7#ahag-ahgg71 #ahi4 ,vaccination was introduced in ,england near the beginning of the nineteenth century1 and since #ahec compulsory vaccination has been attempted4 ,in ,england the number of deaths in each year from smallpox per one million inhabitants was3 ,at the close of the eighteenth century1 #c1jjj4 ,from #ahda to #ahec 7average71 #cjd4 ,from #ahed to #ahfc 7average71 #aga4 ,smallpox entirely prevented by re-vaccination4--,in the ,bavarian army re- vaccination has been compulsory since #ahdc4 ,from that date till #aheg1 not even a single case of unmodified smallpox occurred1 nor a single death from smallpox4 ,during the year of duty1 ,dr4 ,marson1 physician of the ,london ,smallpox ,hospital1 has never observed a single case of smallpox in the officers and employees of the hospital1 who are re-vaccinated when they enter the service1 and who are constantly exposed to the infection4 ,out of more than #aj1jjj children vaccinated at ,brussels with animal lymph1 from #ahfe to #ahgj1 and who went through the terrible epidemic of smallpox1 which in #ahgj and #ahga frightened the world1 not a single one was to my knowledge reported as being attacked by the disease4 ,the same immunity was shared by those1 a much larger number1 whom ,i had re-vaccinated and who at the same time were living in epidemic centers4--,dr4 ,warlemont1 of ,brussels4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bje ,who should be ,vaccinated4--,everybody1 old and young1 for his own interest1 and that he may not become a breeding place for the distribution of smallpox to others1 should seek that protection from smallpox which is afforded by vaccination alone4 ,it is believed that all persons except those mentioned in the following paragraph may1 if the operation is properly performed1 at the proper time1 and with pure bovine virus1 be vaccinated with perfect safety to themselves4 ,even those who have had smallpox should be vaccinated1 for otherwise they may take the disease2 and it seems to be proved that a larger proportion1 of those who have smallpox a second time1 die than of those who have the disease after vaccination4 ,who should not be ,vaccinated4--,unless exposure to smallpox is believed to have taken place or likely to take place1 teething children1 pregnant women1 persons suffering from measles1 scarlet fever1 erysipelas1 or susceptible to and recently exposed to one of these diseases1 persons suffering with skin diseases or eruption1 and in general feeble persons not in good health1 should not be vaccinated4 ,in all cases in which there is any doubt as to the propriety of vaccinating or postponing vaccination the judgment of a good physician should be taken4 ,the restriction1 as to vaccinating teething children makes it important that children should be vaccinated before the teething process has begun1 because smallpox is very much more dangerous than vaccination4 ,smallpox is exceedingly dangerous to pregnant women4 ,when should a person be ,vaccinated4--,the sooner the better as a rule1 and especially whenever there is much liability of exposure to smallpox4 ,children should be vaccinated before they are four months old2 those who have never been vaccinated1 should1 except teething children1 be vaccinated at once4 ,because the vaccination often loses its protective power after a time1 those who have been vaccinated but once or twice should1 in order to test and to increase the protective power of the former vaccination1 be vaccinated again1 and as often as the vaccination can be made to work4 ,in general1 to insure full protection from smallpox1 one should be vaccinated as often as every five years4 ,it has been found that of those who have smallpox the proportion of deaths is very much less among those who have three or four good vaccination scars than among those who have but one scar4 ,vaccination after exposure to ,smallpox4--,vaccination as late as the second day after known exposure to smallpox is believed to have prevented the smallpox2 vaccination the third day after exposure has rendered the disease much milder than usual1 and in a case in ,iowa1 vaccination on the seventh or eighth day after exposure to smallpox ran a partial course and was believed to have modified the attack of smallpox1 which1 however1 it did not wholly prevent4 ,a recent case in ,michigan was vaccinated three days after exposure1 as were also the wife1 mother1 and two children1 both under five years of age2 all vaccinated again six days after the exposure4 ,the health officer reported as follows3 ,the results were gratifying4 ,during the first week of the eruption it was evidently aborting and without doubt as the result of vaccination eight days before the eruption4 ,a complete and fine recovery4 ,certainly an aborted course1 with scarcely a mark left1 and not another case in the above family1 whom necessity compelled to occupy the same house1 the same rooms1 continual contact with the contagion1 scores one more big credit mark for vaccination4 #bjf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,with what should one be ,vaccinated4--,because the potency of virus depends largely upon its being fresh1 and it is so easy to obtain pure and fresh bovine virus1 and because such bovine virus is efficient it is better in all cases to use only the pure and fresh bovine virus4 ,where should ,vaccination be ,performed4--,in a room or place free from persons suffering from disease1 and from dust which may convey to the scratched surface germs of any communicable disease2 certainly not in or near a room where there is erysipelas or consumption1 nor in the presence of one who has just come from a person sick with erysipelas1 diphtheria1 or scarlet fever4 ,by whom should one be ,vaccinated4--,the operation of vaccination should be performed always by a competent and responsible physician4 ,to try to vaccinate one's self or one's family is poor economy1 for it often results not only in a waste of money and of time1 but in a false and dangerous feeling of security4 ,to trust to vaccination by nurses and midwives is equally foolish4 ,a well-educated and experienced physician has the skill1 and the special knowledge necessary to the best judgment on all of the questions involved1 without which the operation may be a failure or worse than a failure4 ,in work of this kind the best is the cheapest1 whatever it costs4 ,after ,vaccination4--,let the vaccinated place alone4 ,do not scratch it or otherwise transfer the virus where it is not wanted4 ,protect it by a bandage1 or cloth which has been boiled and ironed with a hot iron4 ,try to keep the pustule unbroken1 as a protection against germs of diseases and against unnecessary discomfort4 ,a bad sore arm may not be and probably is not true vaccination1 but may be due to lack of care during and after vaccination to keep out septic germs4 ,common appearances after ,vaccination4--,for a day or two nothing unusual should appear4 ,a few days after that1 if it succeeds regularly1 the skin will become red1 then a pimple will form1 and on the pimple a little vesicle or blister which may be plainly seen on the fifth or sixth day4 ,on the eighth day the blister 7vesicle7 is1 or should be1 plump1 round1 translucent1 pearly white1 with a clearly marked edge and a depression in the center2 the skin around it for about half an inch is red and swollen4 ,this vesicle and the red1 inflamed circle about it 7called the areola7 are the two points which prove the vaccination to be successful4 ,a rash1 and even a vesicular eruption1 sometimes comes on the child's body about the eighth day1 and lasts about a week2 he may be feverish1 or may remain quite well4 ,the arm may be red and swollen down as far as the elbow1 and in the adult there will usually be a tender or swollen gland in the arm-pit1 and some disturbance of sleep for several nights4 ,the vesicle dries up in a few days more1 and a crust forms which becomes of a brownish mahogany color1 and falls off from the twentieth to the twenty-fifth day4 ,in some cases the several appearances described above may be delayed a day or two4 ,the crust or scab will leave a well-marked1 permanent scar4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bjg ,what to do during and after ,vaccination4--,do nothing to irritate the eruption1 do not pull the scab off1 when it drops off throw it in the fire4 ,when the eruption is at its height show it to the doctor who performed the vaccination4 ,if it is satisfactory1 ask him for a certificate stating when and by whom you were vaccinated1 whether with bovine or humanized lymph1 in how many places and with what result at each place4 ,when the arm is healed1 if the vaccination did not work well1 be vaccinated again as soon as possible1 and in the best manner possible4 ,this will be a test to the protection secured by the former vaccination1 and will itself afford increased protection4 ,do not be satisfied with less than four genuine vaccine scars1 or with four if it is possible to secure more than four4 ,this vaccination a second or third time in close succession is believed to be hardly less important than vaccination the first time1 and hardly less valuable as a protection against smallpox4 ,without doubt many persons are living in a false sense of security from smallpox because at some time in their lives they have had a little sore on their arm caused by a supposed or real vaccination1 or because an imperfect vaccination failed to work1 or because they were successfully vaccinated1 or had the varioloid1 or the unmodified smallpox many years ago4 ,until smallpox is stamped out throughout the world so that exposure of the disease shall be practically impossible1 the only personal safety is in such perfect vaccination that one need not fear an exposure to smallpox through the recklessness of the foolish4 ,make a record of your ,vaccination4--,do not fail to procure and preserve the certificate mentioned in the preceding paragraph1 and also to make a personal record of the facts with regard to any vaccination of yourself or in your family4 ,from it you may sometime learn that it is ten years since you or some member of your family was vaccinated1 when you thought it only five4 ,lives saved from smallpox in ,michigan4--,since the ,state ,board of ,health was established1 many thousands of people in ,michigan have been vaccinated because of its recommendations2 and the statistics of deaths1 published by the ,secretary of ,state1 show that at the close of the year #aijf1 the death rate from smallpox in ,michigan had been so much less than before the board was established as to indicate that over three thousand lives had been saved from that loathsome disease4 ,the average death rate per year1 for the five years1 #ahfi-ahgc1 before the board was established1 was #h4e per #ajj1jjj inhabitants1 and since the board was established1 for the thirty-three years1 #ahgd-aijg1 it was only #a4e4 ,since #ahif an uncommon mild type of the disease has prevailed very extensively1 but the death rate has been exceedingly low1 being for the eleven years1 #ahig-aijg1 slightly less than one death for each #ajj1jjj inhabitants4 ,the great saving of life from smallpox in civilized countries has been mainly because of vaccination and revaccination4 #bjh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,vaccination1 ,symptoms4--,at first a slight irritation at the place of vaccination4 ,the eruption appears on the third or fourth day as a reddish pimple surrounded by a reddened surface4 ,on the fifth or sixth day this pimple becomes a vesicle with a depressed center and filled with clear contents4 ,it reaches its greatest size on the eighth day4 ,by the tenth day the contents are pus-like and the surrounding skin is more inflamed and often quite painful4 ,these symptoms diminish1 and by the end of the second week the pustule has dried to a brownish scab1 which falls off between the twenty-first and twenty-fifth days1 and leaves a depressed scar4 ,fever and mild constitutional symptoms usually go with the eruption and may last until about the eighth day4 ,reliable lymph points should always be used4 ,clean the skin near the insertion of the deltoid muscle on the arm1 and with a clean 7sterile7 knife or ivory point1 a few scratches are made1 deep enough to allow a slight flow of liquid1 but no bleeding4 ,the vaccine virus moistened1 if dried on a point1 is rubbed into the wound and allowed to dry4 ,a piece of sterile gauze1 or a shield1 is used as a dressing4 ,this shield can be bought at any drug store4 ,one vaccination may give immunity for ten to twelve years1 but it is better to be vaccinated every six years at least4 ,,dengue4 ,break-bone ,fever1 ,dandy ,fever4--,this is an acute infectious disease characterized by pains in the joints and muscles1 fever1 an initial reddish swollen eruption and a terminal eruption of variable type4 ,it occurs in the tropical regions and the warmer portions of the temperate zone4 ,the disease appears in epidemics1 rapidly attacking many persons4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bji ,symptoms4--,incubation lasts from three to five days without any special symptoms4 ,the onset is marked with chilly feelings1 an active fever with temperature gradually rising4 ,there is severe pain in the muscles and in the joints which become red and swollen4 ,there is intense pain in the eyeballs1 head1 back and extremities4 ,face looks flushed1 eyes are sunken1 the skin looks flushed and mucous membrane looks red4 ,this is the beginning rash4 ,the high fever falls quickly after three or four days1 sometimes with sweating1 diarrhea or nose bleed4 ,the patient feels stiff and sore then1 but comparatively well4 ,a slight fever returns after two to four days1 although this sometimes remains absent4 ,pains and eruptions1 like scarlet fever or hives1 appear4 ,an attack usually lasts seven to eight days4 ,convalescence is often long and slow1 with stiffness and pain in the joints and muscles and great weakness4 ,a relapse may return within two weeks4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,dengue4--,an anti-plague serum is sometimes used1 though with doubtful results4 ,the pain is controlled by doses of morphine of one-eighth to one-fourth of a grain every four or five hours4 ,hyoscin1 one hundredth of a grain1 is also given for the pain4 ,the high temperature can be relieved by cold and tepid sponging4 ,tonics are given during the convalescence and continued for some time4 ,,cerebro-,,spinal ,,meningitis4--,this is an acute infectious disease4 ,it comes in epidemics1 when there are many cases1 or appears here and there as a separate case 7sporadic74 ,it is caused by a specific organism 7germ7 and the disease attacks the membranes of the brain and spinal cord4 ,of late years great progress has been made by patient investigation1 and a serum is now prepared for the treatment of this disease4 ,the results of this treatment are better than the treatments formerly used1 and there is good reason to believe that in a few years this treatment will be as effective in this disease as antitoxin is in diphtheria4 ,cause4--,young adults and children are affected most often4 ,bad surroundings and over-exertion are predisposing factors4 ,conditions4--,there is congestion of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord which are covered with an exudate confined on the brain1 chiefly to the base4 ,symptoms4 ,ordinary ,form4--,incubation is of unknown length and occasionally marked by want of appetite1 headache1 and pain in the back4 ,the invasion is usually sudden1 chill1 projectile vomiting1 throwing forward1 severe headache1 pain and rigidity of the back of the neck1 pain in various parts of the body1 skin over-sensitive1 irritable1 and temperature about #ajb degrees1 with all symptoms of an active fever4 ,later1 pains are very severe1 especially in the head1 neck and back2 the head is drawn back2 often the back is rigid2 the muscles of the neck and back are tender and attempts to stretch them cause intense pain4 ,the vomiting now is less prominent4 ,temperature is extremely irregular1 #ii to #aje degrees or more4 ,pulse is slow1 often #ej to #fj1 and full and strong at first4 ,the delirium is of a severe and variable type in common1 alternating with partial or complete coma1 the latter predominating toward the close of fatal attacks4 ,stimulation of nerve centers causes cross-eyed look1 drooping of upper eyelid1 movement of eyeballs unequal1 contracted1 dilated1 or sluggish pupils2 acute and painful hearing1 spasmodic contractions of the muscles followed by paralysis of the face muscles1 etc4 ,the disease may last several hours or several months4 ,many die within five days4 ,in fatal cases the patient passes into seemingly deep sleep with symptoms of a very prostrating and weakening fever1 and often retention of urine4 ,mild cases occur with only a little fever1 headache1 stiff muscles of the neck1 discomfort in back and extremities4 ,the malignant type occurs epidemically or sporadically4 #baj ,,mothers' ,r,e,m,e,d,i,es ,malignant type4--,sudden invasion with severe chills1 slight rise in temperature1 pain in the back of the neck1 headaches1 stupor1 muscular spasms1 a slow pulse1 often purple bleeding1 eruption1 coma and death within hours1 rather than days4 ,this is a terrible disease1 and a physician is needed from the first4 ,the death rate varies from twenty to seventy-live per cent4 ,treatment must be given by a physician4 ,spinal meningitis is inflammation of the membrane of the spinal cord along with the accompanying back and extremity symptoms1 while the head remains clear and free from complications4 ,,meningitis4--,this is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain alone1 and generally commences with fever and severe headaches1 with avoidance of light and noise as these are painful4 ,in some cases we have delirium1 stupor and coma4 ,treatment4--,treatment must be given by a physician1 but cold applications to the head and back are generally good4 ,the bowels also must be kept open4 ,,meningitis4 ,tubercular1 7,basilar ,meningitis74--,this affection which is also known as acute hydrocephalus 7meaning water on the brain71 is essentially an acute tuberculosis in which the membranes of the brain1 sometimes of the cord bear the brunt of the attack4 ,it is more common in children than in adults4 ,it is more frequent between the second and fifth years1 than in the first year4 ,it is caused by the tubercular infection1 and follows the usual course of this disease4 ,ordinary meningitis is rapid and well defined in its course1 with high fever1 severe pains in the head1 intense nervousness1 avoidance of light and sound1 loss of appetite and constipation4 ,these symptoms are easily understood and are generally clearly read by those around the patient4 ,unfortunately in tubercular meningitis the clearly defined symptoms are absent in the beginning1 and when the physician is called the condition is dangerous4 ,usually the patient complains but little4 ,there is a slight headache1 low fever1 no heat in the head1 patient is pale most of the time1 has little appetite1 vomits occasionally and desires to sleep4 ,he is nervous1 stupid and lies on his side curled up with eyes away from the light4 ,this disease appears mostly in delicate children1 who are poor eaters and fond of books2 usually in those inheriting poor constitutions4 ,the mortality is very high4 ,parents who have thin1 pale sallow children with dainty appetites1 who frequently complain of headaches and are fond of books1 should be afraid of infection from tuberculosis and make the little ones live in the open air and keep away from school4 ,but earlier in the lives of these children care must be taken4 ,a child with that pale1 thin1 sallow1 delicate face and poor body should be fed with the best of food and live in the open air4 ,i once had a family who lost their only two babies through this disease4 ,after the first one died ,i instructed them carefully how to treat the second child4 ,however1 they loved their child foolishly and not wisely and fed it everything it wanted1 and you know the children take an advantage of their parents4 ,give plenty of good1 wholesome digestible food4 ,dress them comfortably and warm and keep them out in the open air4 ,no cakes1 candy1 peanuts or any food that is not nourishing and easy to digest4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #baa ,,tuberculosis4 7,,consumption74--,tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacillus1 tuberculosis1 and characterized by the formation of nodules or diffuse masses of new tissue4 ,man1 fowls and cows are chiefly affected4 ,indians1 negroes and ,irish are very susceptible4 ,the disease is less common at great altitudes4 ,dark1 poorly ventilated rooms1 such as tenements and factories and the crowding of cities favors infection1 as do in-door life and occupations in which dust must be inhaled4 ,certain infections such as measles1 whooping-cough1 chronic heart1 kidney and liver diseases and inflammation of the air tract are predisposing factors4 ,inhalation is the chief mode of transmission4 ,hereditary transmission is rare4 ,forms4 ,the ,lungs4--,consumption4 ,this is caused by a germ4 ,some have the form called galloping consumption4 ,this person is attacked suddenly1 wastes away and dies1 in a very short time4 ,there is rapid loss of strength and weight1 high fever1 night sweats1 fast breathing1 pains in the chest1 cough and profuse expectoration1 and rapid loss of strength4 ,ordinary ,consumption4--,begins slowly and the patient is not aware of the danger4 ,he may have loss of appetite1 dyspepsia1 diarrhea and distress after meals4 ,he looks pale1 is weak and loses flesh4 ,soon he has a hacking cough1 worse in the morning1 with a scanty1 glairy sputum4 ,his weight continues to decrease1 his heart is weak and beats faster4 ,he has pain in his chest below the shoulder blades4 ,he may have a slight bleeding from the lungs4 ,his cough becomes worse1 the expectoration gets thicker and more profuse1 with night sweats1 high fever1 and shortness of breath4 ,the eyes are bright2 the cheeks are pale or flushed4 ,chronic looseness of the bowels may be present4 ,bleeding from the lungs may occur at any time1 but it is most frequent and profuse during the last stages4 ,the patient becomes very weak1 thin and pale1 emaciated4 ,the brain action remains good1 and he remains hopeful almost until the last4 ,tuberculosis may exist in almost every part of the body and we have many forms4 ,it is not necessary to discuss all4 ,it would tend to confusion4 ,i will name the most of them3 #a4 ,acute ,miliary ,tuberculosis4 7,a47 ,acute ,general ,miliary ,tuberculosis4 7,b47 ,pulmonary 7lung7 type4 7,c47 ,tubercular ,meningitis4 #b4 ,tuberculosis of the lymph nodes 7glands74 ,this was formerly called ,scrofula4 ,this is more curable and will be treated more fully elsewhere4 #c4 ,tuberculous ,pleurisy4 #d4 ,tuberculous ,pericarditis4 #e4 ,tuberculous ,peritonitis4 7,of this there are a good many cases47 #f4 ,tuberculosis of the ,larynx4 #g4 ,acute ,pneumonia 7,pulmonary ,tuberculosis7 or ,galloping ,consumption4 #h4 ,chronic ,ulcerative ,pulmonary ,tuberculosis4 #i4 ,chronic ,miliary ,tuberculosis4 #aj4 ,tuberculosis of the ,alimentary ,canal4 #aa4 ,tuberculosis of the ,brain4 #ab4 ,tuberculosis of the liver1 kidneys1 bladder1 etc4 #ac4 ,tuberculosis of joints1 this will be treated more fully elsewhere4 #bab ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cervical1 ,,tuberculosis 7,scrofula74--,this is common in children that are not well nourished1 living in badly ventilated and crowded houses1 and in the negroes4 ,chronic catarrh of the nose and throat and tonsilitis predispose to it4 ,the glands under the lower jaw are usually the first involved4 ,they are enlarged1 smooth1 firm and often become matted together4 ,later the skin may adhere to them and suppuration occurs1 that is1 pus forms4 ,an abscess results that breaks through the skin and leaves a nasty looking sore or scar4 ,the glands in the back of the neck may enlarge also2 or in the arm pit or under the collar bone and also the bronchial glands4 ,there is usually secondary anemia4 ,a long course and spontaneous recovery are common4 ,lung or general miliary tuberculosis may occur4 ,mesenteric ,kind4--,symptoms are loss of flesh and strength1 anemia1 distended abdomen 7pot-belly7 and bloated1 with offensive diarrhea4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,consumption1 ,simple ,home ,method to ,break up4--,a cloth saturated with kerosene oil1 bound around the chest at night and frequently repeated1 will remove lung soreness1 and it may be taken inwardly with advantages1 eight to ten drops three or four times a day in sarsaparilla4 ,it has been tried efficaciously as a cure for consumption4 #b4 ,consumption1 ,physicians' ,remedy for4-- ,arsenic ,acid #a part ,carbonate of ,potash #b parts ,cinnamyllic ,acid #c parts ,heat this until a perfect solution is obtained1 then add twenty-five parts cognac and three parts of watery extract of opium which has been dissolved in twenty-five parts of water filtered4 ,dose3--,at first take six drops after dinner and supper1 gradually increasing to twenty-two drops4 ,mild cases are cured in two months1 but the severe cases may require a year or two4 ,this treatment should be given under the care of a physician1 as it is poisonous and needs close watching4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bac ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,consumption4--,tuberculous peritonitis is often present4 ,general better hygienic measures2 fresh air1 nourishing food2 cod-liver oil4 ,the glands are now often cut4 ,sanitary ,care4 ,prevention of ,tuberculosis4--,the sputum of consumptives should be carefully collected and destroyed4 ,patients should be urged not to spit about carelessly1 but always use a spit cup and never swallow the sputum4 ,the destruction of the sputum of consumptives should be a routine measure in both hospitals and private practice4 ,thorough boiling or putting in the fire is sufficient4 ,it should be explained to the patient that the only risk1 practically is from this source4 ,the chances of infection are greatest in young children4 ,the nursing and care of consumptives involves very slight risks indeed1 if proper precautions are taken4 ,second4--,a second important measure1 relates to the inspection of dairies and slaughter houses4 ,the possibility of the transmission of tuberculosis by infected milk has been fully demonstrated1 and in the interest of health1 the state should take measures to stamp out tuberculosis in cattle4 ,individual ,prevention4--,a mother with pulmonary tuberculosis should not nurse her child4 ,an infant born of tuberculosis parents or of a family in which consumption prevails1 should be brought up with the greatest care and guarded most particularly against catarrhal affections of all kinds4 ,special attention should be given to the throat and nose1 and on the first indication of mouth breathing or any affection of the nose1 a careful examination should be made for adenoids4 ,the child should be clothed in flannel1 and live in the open air as much as possible1 avoiding close rooms4 ,it is a good practice to sponge the throat and chest night and morning with cold water4 ,special attention should be paid to the diet and to the mode of feeding4 ,the meals should be given at regular hours1 and the food plain and substantial4 ,from the onset the child should be encouraged to drink freely of milk4 ,unfortunately in these cases there seems to be an uncontrollable aversion to fats of all kinds4 ,as the child grows older1 systematically regulated exercise or a course of pulmonary 7lung7 gymnastics may be taken4 ,in the choice of an occupation1 preference should be given to an out of door life4 ,families with a predisposition to tuberculosis should1 if possible1 reside in an equable climate4 ,it would be best for a young person belonging to such a family to remove to ,colorado or ,southern ,california1 or to some other suitable climate before trouble begins4 ,the trifling ailments of children should be carefully watched4 ,in convalescence from fevers1 which so frequently prove dangerous1 the greatest care should be exercised to prevent from catching cold4 ,cod-liver oil1 the syrup of iodide of iron and arsenic may be given4 ,enlarged tonsils should be removed4 ,the spontaneous healing of local tuberculosis is an every-day affair4 ,many cases of adenitis 7inflammation of the glands7 and disease of the bone or joints terminate favorably4 ,the healing of pulmonary 7lung7 tuberculosis is shown clinically by the recovery of patients in whose sputa elastic tissue and bacilli have been found4 #bad ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,general ,measures4--,the cure of tuberculosis is a question of nutrition2 digestion and assimilation control the situation2 make a patient grow fat1 and the local disease may be left to take care of itself4 ,there are three indications3 ,first1 to place the patient in surroundings most favorable for the greatest degree of nutrition2 second1 to take such measures as in a local and general way influence the tuberculosis process2 third1 to alleviate the symptoms4 ,this is effected by the open air treatment with the necessary feeding and nursing4 ,at ,home4--,in the majority of cases patients must be treated at home4 ,in the city it has many disadvantages4 ,the patient's bed should be in a room where he can have plenty of sunshine and air4 ,two things are essential--plenty of fresh air and sunshine4 ,while there is fever he should be at rest in bed4 ,for the greater part of each day1 unless the weather is blustering and raining1 the windows should be open4 ,on the bright days he can sit out-doors on a balcony or porch1 in a reclining chair4 ,he must be in the open air all that is possible to be4 ,a great many patients spend most of the time out in the open air now4 ,in the country places this can be easily carried out4 ,in the summer he should be out of doors from eleven to twelve hours2 in the winter six to eight at least4 ,at night the room should be cool and thoroughly ventilated4 ,in the early stages of the disease with much fever1 it may require several months of this rest treatment to the open air before the temperature falls to normal4 ,the sputum is dangerous when it becomes dry4 ,as long as sputum is moist the germs are held in the sputum2 but when it is dry they are released and roam at will in the atmosphere and are inhaled4 ,they are then ready to lodge themselves in suitable soil4 ,always keep the sputum 7expectoration7 moist1 and then there is no danger4 ,diet4 ,treatment4--,the outlook in this disease depends upon the digestion4 ,nausea and loss of appetite are serious obstacles4 ,many patients loathe foods of all kinds4 ,a change of air or a sea voyage may promptly restore the appetite4 ,when this is not possible1 rest the patient1 keep in the open air nearly all day and feed regularly with small quantities either of buttermilk1 milk1 or kumiss1 alternating if necessary with meat juice and egg albumin4 ,some cases which are disturbed by eggs and milk do well on kumiss4 ,raw eggs are very suitable for feeding1 and may be taken between meals1 beginning with one three times a day1 and can be increased to two and three at a time4 ,it is hard to give a regular diet4 ,the patient should be under the care of a physician who will regulate the kind of diet1 amount and change4 ,when the digestion is good there is less trouble in feeding4 ,then the patient can eat meat1 poultry1 game1 oysters1 fish1 animal broths1 eggs4 ,nothing should be fried4 ,avoid pork1 veal1 hot bread1 cakes1 pies1 sweet meats1 rich gravies1 crabs1 lobsters4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bae ,diet in ,tuberculosis furnished us by a ,hospital4-- ,may ,take4--,soups4--,turtle or oyster soup1 mutton1 clam1 or chicken broth1 puree of barley1 rice1 peas1 beans1 cream of celery or tomatoes1 whole beef tea2 peptonized milk1 gruel4 ,fish4--,all kinds of fresh fish boiled or broiled1 oysters or clams1 raw1 roasted or broiled4 ,meats4--,rare roast beef or mutton1 lamb chops1 ham1 fat bacon4 sweetbreads1 poultry1 game1 tender steaks1 hamburger steak rare4 ,eggs4--,every way except fried4 ,farinaceous4--,oatmeal1 wheaten grits1 mush1 hominy1 rice1 whole wheat bread1 corn bread1 milk toast1 biscuits1 muffins1 gems4 ,vegetables4--,potatoes baked1 boiled1 or creamed1 string beans1 spinach1 onions1 asparagus1 tomatoes1 green peas1 all well cooked1 cresses1 lettuce1 plain or with oil dressing1 celery4 ,desserts4--,farina1 sago1 tapioca1 apple or milk pudding1 floating island1 custards1 baked or stewed apples with fresh cream1 cooked fruits1 rice with fresh cream4 ,drinks4--,fresh milk1 cool1 warm1 or peptonized1 cocoa1 chocolate1 buttermilk1 pure water1 tea1 coffee1 panopepton4 ,must ,not ,take4--,fried foods1 salt fish1 hashes1 gravies1 veal1 pork1 carrots1 parsnips1 cabbage1 beets1 turnips1 cucumbers1 macaroni1 spaghetti1 sweets1 pies1 pastry1 sweet wines4 ,,what ,,every ,,person ,,should ,,know ,,about ,,tuberculosis1 ,,whether ,,he ,,has ,,the ,,disease ,,or ,,not4 ,tuberculosis is caused by a germ4 ,tuberculosis is communicable and preventable4 ,consumption of the lungs is the most common form of tuberculosis4 ,consumption of the bowels is the next most common form4 ,the germ causing tuberculosis leaves the body of the person who has the disease by means of the discharges2 by the sputum coughed up from the lungs1 by nasal discharge1 by bowel excrement1 by urine1 by abscesses4 ,if the sputum of the consumptive is allowed to dry1 its infected dust floats in the air1 and is breathed into the lungs4 #baf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,any person breathing such air is in danger of contracting tuberculosis4 ,it is best not to stand near a person suffering with tuberculosis who is coughing1 because in this act finely divided droplets of saliva are thrown from the mouth1 and may be carried for a distance of three feet4 ,these may contain large numbers of the bacilli4 ,they are also sometimes thrown out in forcible speaking4 ,the ordinary breath of a consumptive does not contain them4 ,if the bowels or other discharges from the tuberculous person are not disinfected1 but are thrown into a sewer1 privy1 river or buried they are a source of danger1 and may pollute a source of drinking water4 ,impure milk1 that is1 milk from a tuberculous cow or milk exposed to infected dust is a common source of tuberculosis4 ,milk from suspected sources should be boiled4 ,the all-important thing to do to prevent tuberculosis from spreading from one person to another1 and from one part of the body to another1 is immediately to destroy all discharges from the body of a person who has tuberculosis4 ,destroy by fire or by disinfectant all sputum1 all nasal discharges1 all bowel excrement1 all urine as soon as discharged4 ,for such a purpose use a five per cent solution of carbolic acid 7six and three-fourths ounces of carbolic acid to one gallon of water74 ,no person1 well or sick1 should spit in public places or where the sputum cannot be collected and destroyed4 ,flies carry sputum and its infection to food1 to your hands1 your face1 clothes1 the baby's bottle1 from which the germs are taken into the mouth1 and thus gain access to the stomach or lungs4 ,spitting on the sidewalk1 on the floor1 on the wall1 on the grass1 in the gutter1 or even into a cuspidor containing no disinfectant is a very dangerous practice for a consumptive to indulge4 ,the person infected with tuberculosis should protect himself1 his family1 his associates and the public by not spitting in public places1 and by promptly destroying all discharges4 ,the well person should defend himself by insisting that the tuberculous person shall destroy all discharges4 ,well persons should set the example of restraint and themselves refrain from spitting promiscuously4 ,a person may appear quite healthy and yet be developing tuberculosis without knowing it4 ,such a person1 if he spits where he pleases1 may be depositing infected sputum where it can endanger the health and lives of other persons4 ,do not sleep with a person who has tuberculosis1 nor in the room occupied by a tuberculous person1 until that room has been thoroughly disinfected4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bag ,any person is liable to contract tuberculosis1 whether he is well or not4 ,sickly persons1 or those having bad colds1 influenza bronchitis or pneumonia or any general weakness are much more liable to contract tuberculosis than a perfectly well or robust person4 ,if you have a cough that hangs on consult at once a reliable physician who has ability to diagnose tuberculosis4 ,prevention is possible2 it is cheaper and easier than cure4 ,any person having tuberculosis can recover from the disease if he takes the proper course in time4 ,advanced cases of tuberculosis1 that is1 those cases where the disease is well developed1 are the most dangerous to the public and the most difficult to cure4 ,every advanced case of tuberculosis should be in a sanatorium4 ,sanatoria offers the best chance1 usually the only chance1 of cure to an advanced case4 ,they also protect well citizens from danger of infection from advanced stages of tuberculosis4 ,there are fewer deaths from tuberculosis in those localities where sanatoria are established for the care of tuberculous persons4 ,one person out of every seven who die1 dies from tuberculosis4 ,one child out of every ten dies from tuberculosis4 ,homes and school-houses greatly need more fresh air supplied to their occupants4 ,day camps are city parks1 vacant lots or abandoned farms where the tuberculous persons of a community may go and spend the entire day in rest1 receiving instructions in proper hygiene and skillful treatment4 ,such camps are supplied with tents1 hammocks1 reclining chairs1 one or more nurses1 milk1 eggs and other nourishment4 ,dispensaries are centers of sanitary and medical instruction for local tuberculous persons4 ,every locality should establish and maintain a dispensary for the benefit of tuberculous persons2 for their instruction how to prevent the disease from spreading1 and how to conduct themselves to insure relief and cure4 ,householders are required by law to report a case within their households to the local health officers4 ,the local health officer has certain duties to perform under the law1 and co-operation with him by the householder and tuberculous person1 works for the suppression of this disease4 ,do not consider a tuberculous person an outcast1 or one fit for the pesthouse4 ,your crusade is against tuberculosis1 not against the person suffering from the disease4 ,give the freedom of a well person to the tuberculous who is instructed and conscientious in the observance of necessary precautions4 ,be very much afraid of the tuberculous person who is ignorant or careless in the observance of necessary precautions4 #bah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,pneumonia 7,lobar7 ,lung ,fever4--,inflammation of the lungs4 ,this is an acute infectious disease characterized by an exudative inflammation of one or more lobes of the lungs1 with constitutional symptoms due to the absorption of toxins 7poison71 the fever terminating by crisis 7suddenly74 ,in speaking of pneumonia you frequently hear the expression the lungs are filling up4 ,this is the real condition4 ,the structures surrounding the air cells are inflamed and from the inflamed tissues a secretion exudate is poured out into the cells4 ,this is expectorated1 thrown out1 by coughing2 but it is poured out into the cells faster than it can be spit up and consequently it remains in some of the cells and fills them up4 ,the air does not get into such cells and they fill1 with many others1 and make that section solid4 ,when the patient is improving he keeps on spitting this up1 until all is out and the air cells resume their normal work4 ,sometimes they remain so and we have chronic pneumonia4 ,causes of ,pneumonia4--,pneumonia occurs frequently as a complication of other diseases1 such as typhoid fever and measles4 ,yet the majority of cases occur spontaneously4 ,many times the disease seems to be induced by exposure to the cold1 and there can be no doubt that such exposure does at least promote the development of this affection4 ,it seems1 however1 probable that there is some special cause behind it without which the exposure to cold is not sufficient to induce this disease4 ,pneumonia may occur at any period of life1 and is more common among males than females4 ,it occurs over the entire ,united ,states1 oftener in the southern and middle1 than in the ,northern ,states2 it is more frequently met with during the winter and spring months than at other times in the year4 ,symptoms4--,the onset is usually abrupt with a severe chill and chills lasting from fifteen minutes to an hour1 with the temperature suddenly rising and an active fever4 ,there is usually intense pain in a few hours1 generally in the lower part of the front of the chest1 made worse by breathing and coughing4 ,the patient lies on the affected side so as to give all chance for the other lung to work1 cheeks are flushed1 with anxious expression2 the wings of the nostrils move in and out with each breath4 ,the cough is short1 dry and painful4 ,rapid1 shallow1 jerky breathing1 increasing to difficult breathing4 ,on the first day the characteristic expectoration mixed with blood appears 7called rusty74 ,pulse runs from #ajj to #aaf1 full bounding1 but may be feeble and small in serious cases4 ,after three or four days the pain disappears1 the temperature keeps to #ajd or #aje1 but falls quickly the seventh1 fifth1 eighth1 sixth and ninth day in this order of frequency4 ,in a few hours1 usually twelve1 the temperature falls to normal or below1 usually with profuse sweating and with quick relief to all symptoms4 ,this relief from distressing symptoms is1 of course1 a time of rejoicing to both patient and friends and the patient and nurse may feel inclined to relax a little from the strict observance of rules followed up to this time4 ,do not1 under any circumstances1 yield to such folly4 ,keep patient properly covered1 as he is weak from the strain and the pores are open4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bai ,convalescence is usually rapid4 ,a prolonged rise of temperature after the crisis may be regarded as a relapse4 ,death may occur at any time after the third day from sudden heart failure1 or from complications such as pleurisy1 nephritis1 meningitis1 pericarditis1 endocarditis1 gangrene of the lungs4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,lungs1 ,salt ,pork for ,inflammation of4--,salt pork dipped in hot water1 then covered thick with black pepper4 ,heat in the oven and lay or bind on the throat and lungs4 #b4 ,lungs1 ,raspberry ,tincture for ,inflammation of4--,take one-half pound of honey1 one cup water2 let these boil2 take off the scum2 pour boiling hot upon one-half ounce lobelia herb and one-half ounce cloves2 mix well1 then strain and add one gill of raspberry vinegar4 ,take from one teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful four times a day4 ,pleasant to take4 #c4 ,lungs1 ,herb ,ointment for ,congestion of4-- ,oil of ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,hemlock #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,peppermint #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,feverweed #a_/b ounce ,mix this with one cup warm lard4 ,rub this ointment on throat or lungs and apply a flannel over it4 ,heat it through thoroughly with hot cloths4 ,if used thoroughly and the cold is taken in time will prevent pneumonia4 #d4 ,lungs1 ,mullein for ,congestion4--,the mullein leaves may be purchased at any drug store or gathered in the fields4 ,make a tea of the leaves by steeping them4 ,add enough water to one tablespoon mullein to make a pint1 which will be three doses1 taken three times a day4 ,this is a very good remedy4 #e4 ,lungs1 ,salve for ,weak4-- ,bees ,wax #a ounce ,rosin #a ounce ,camphor ,gum #a ounce ,lard about the size of an egg4 ,the beeswax forms sort of a coating and may remain on for several hours4 ,this is very good4 #bbj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment ,,for ,,lungs4--,the home treatment should be to put the patient to bed and try to produce sweating4 ,this will cause the blood to leave the congested lung and return to the full regular circulation4 ,by doing this1 you not only relieve the congested lung1 but also the pain4 ,if the patient is stout and strong1 give him the corn sweat under ,la ,grippe 7see index72 or you can put bottles of hot water about the patient4 ,use fruit jars1 wrap cloths around them so that you will not burn the patient4 ,always put one to the feet4 ,if you have a rubber water bag1 fill that and put it to his affected side over the pain4 ,after you get him into a sweat you can remove a little1 of the sweating remedy at a time and when all are removed give him a tepid water sponging4 ,by this time the physician will be at hand4 ,if you give medicine you can put fifteen drops of the ,tincture of ,aconite in a glass one-half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls of this every fifteen minutes for four doses4 ,then give it every one-half hour4 ,water can be given often1 but in small quantities2 plain milk alone1 or diluted1 or beaten with eggs will make a good diet and keep up the strength4 ,fomentations4--,cloths wrung out of hot hop tea are often applied to the affected part with good effect4 ,be careful about wetting the patient4 ,flaxseed poultices are used4 ,if used they must be moist and hot4 ,some doctors are opposed to them4 ,an antiphlogistine poultice is good4 ,apply it hot4 ,for children you can grease the whole side of the chest1 back and front1 with camphor and lard and put over that an absorbent cotton jacket4 ,in the early life of the country1 home treatment was necessary4 ,men and women were posted on herbs1 etc4 ,teas made of them were freely and successfully used4 ,a great mistake made was the indiscriminate use of lobelia in too large doses4 ,we have learned that the hot herb drinks in proper doses are of help4 ,teas made of boneset1 hoarhound1 pennyroyal1 ginger1 catnip1 hops1 slippery elm1 etc41 were good and are now4 ,they produced the desired result--sweating--and relieved the congestion of the internal organs and re-established the external or 7peripheral7 circulation4 ,so in the home treatment of pneumonia1 etc41 if you are so situated that you cannot get a physician use teas internally for sweating1 fomentations upon the painful part and if done properly and not too excessively1 they will accomplish the desired result4 ,with the corn sweat1 ,i have saved many lives4 ,,erysipelas4--,erysipelas is an infectious disease1 and it is usually caused by a germ which we call streptococcus pyogenes4 ,the disease shows itself by its local symptoms1 pain1 swelling1 etc41 and also by general or constitutional symptoms such as fever1 headache1 etc41 as hereafter given4 ,causes4--,it is a disease that occurs at any time1 and is sometimes epidemic1 that is1 attacks many persons at a time1 like ,la ,grippe4 ,it occurs more often in the spring2 it is contagious1 and can be carried by a third person or in bedding1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,the type that appears upon the face is the most common4 ,the incubation lasts from three to seven days and it usually comes suddenly with a chill1 followed by an active fever and with the local inflammation4 ,in some cases the local condition appears first4 ,there is at first redness1 usually of the bridge of the nose and it rapidly spreads to the cheeks1 eyes1 ears1 etc4 ,it is red1 shiny hot1 drawing1 but with a distinct margin at its edges1 showing how much skin is inflamed4 ,it may take the form of vesicles4 ,the eyelids may be so swollen as to close1 the face and scalp greatly swollen with watery swelling of the eyelids1 lips1 eyes1 ears1 etc4 ,the glands under the jaw may become enlarged4 ,the general or constitutional symptoms may be severe4 ,the fever may rise to #ajd to #ajf and terminates suddenly4 ,the parts that were first affected become pale and more normal1 as other parts are involved4 ,it occurs also on other parts of the body4 ,a sting of an insect sometimes looks like it at first2 but it does not spread like erysipelas4 ,it seems to me to be more dangerous around the head4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bba ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,erysipelas1 ,slippery ,elm ,bark for4--,slippery elm used as a wash and taken as a drink4 ,slippery elm is a very good remedy for this on account of its soothing effect to the affected parts4 ,it is very good to take internally1 as it cleanses the system by acting on the bowels and kidneys4 #b4 ,erysipelas1 ,bean ,poultices for4--,white navy beans boiled soft and applied as a poultice to the affected parts and renewed frequently is a sure cure for erysipelas if taken in time4 ,this is a very good and effective poultice1 but care should be taken not to use it too long1 as the parts will become too soft and might slough4 #c4 ,erysipelas1 ,soda ,wash for4--,put about a tablespoonful of baking soda in one pint of water and bathe parts several times a day1 ,this is an extremely simple remedy for such a serious disease1 but has been known to do good in many cases4 ,the baking soda is soothing4 #d4 ,erysipelas1 ,easy ,remedy for4--,keep parts well bathed with witch-hazel4 ,a good preparation should be bought4 ,by applying this freely to the affected parts it will be found to have a very soothing effect4 #e4 ,erysipelas1 ,copperas ,liniment for4--,a few cents' worth of common copperas4 ,make a solution and keep applying it4 ,this kills the poison as it comes on and relieves the pain4 ,i knew of a very bad case to be cured by this treatment4 #f4 ,erysipelas1 ,cranberry ,poultice for4--,take cranberries and stew them and make a poultice of them4 ,this is a remedy that cannot be beaten for this disease4 ,it gives relief in a very short time and saves the patient a great deal of suffering4 ,if the whisky is used to wet the poultice it is much better1 as it keeps the poultice moist longer4 ,all that is necessary is simply to put on more whiskey and it will not be necessary to change the poultice so often4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,erysipelas4--,it is best to separate the patient from the others in the family4 ,some people very easily take this disease4 ,i know one who cannot be in the room where such a patient is for even five minutes without contracting it4 ,local ,treatment4--#a4 ,wash the parts with a solution of boric acid1 one-half teaspoonful to eight teaspoonfuls of tepid water1 put this on the inflamed parts4 ,then apply a poultice of bruised cranberries4 ,wash the face each time with the solution before applying the cranberry poultice afresh4 #bbb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,paint thoroughly with tincture of iodine outside of the margin of the disease where the skin shows no sign of the trouble4 ,this is very effective4 ,if done freely it produces a slight inflammation4 ,the stain made by it remains for some time and that is the objection to it on the face1 but do not hesitate on that account if the other remedies do not work well or are not at hand4 #c4 ,the following is a splendid local application4--,cleanse thoroughly the inflamed part with pure castile soap and water1 and then wash this off with one to one thousand corrosive sublimate solution4 ,dry the skin with a soft towel and apply a thick coating of equal parts of ,ichthyol and vaselin1 and over this place antiseptic gauze or sterilized absorbent cotton4 ,keep this in place with adhesive straps4 ,if the diseased surface is small it may not be necessary to use the gauze1 etc4 #d4 ,tincture ,chloride of ,iron in dose of ten to twenty drops and more if necessary four times a day1 well diluted with water4 ,this is very hard on the teeth and should be taken through a glass tube4 ,diet4--,milk1 broths1 etc41 liquid diet or foods4 7,see ,nursing ,dept4 under liquid diet47 ,nursing4--,when you nurse any infectious patient1 you must be not only careful of your patient1 but of yourself4 ,it is not necessary in order to do good nursing to endanger yourself2 and a nurse who does not know how to care for herself1 cannot successfully nurse the sick4 ,in erysipelas ,i always watch the eruption closely4 ,sometimes it recedes1 and the patient1 of course1 is worse4 ,then there are some people who believe in pow- wowing4 ,they have that done and then do not take care of themselves4 ,i have attended such cases4 ,one case was especially striking4 ,the pow-wow person did his work and then the patient thought himself well and proceeded to enjoy himself and caught cold4 ,the result was the going in of the eruption and a beautiful cough4 ,i succeeded in my efforts and the next day he had the erysipelas going along nicely1 but no cough4 ,i write this so you will take proper care of yourself and shun conjurers and their pow-wow4 ,,toxemia1 ,,septicemia2 ,,pyejmia4--,toxemia refers to the group of symptoms and lesions caused by the presence in the blood of toxins 7poison7 usually resulting from bacterial growths4 ,septicemia refers to the condition caused by the presence in the blood of bacteria 7microbes7 as well as toxin4 ,pyemia refers to the same condition as septicemia with the development of fresh places of suppuration4 ,sapremia is a septic intoxication1 the result of the absorption of toxins4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bbc ,,septicemia4--,the presence of bacteria in the blood1 introduced from a local lesion 7wound1 injury1 etc47 or with no obvious local infection4 ,symptom4--,if there is a local infection1 symptoms of this precede the septicemia4 ,the invasion may be sudden or gradual1 with chill or chilly feelings1 followed by symptoms of active fever and later of an asthenic 7absence of strength and feeling7 fever1 with dry tongue and dullness or delirium4 ,death may occur in one to seven days4 ,,pyemia4--,this means the presence in the blood of bacteria with resultant foci 7places7 of suppuration4 ,symptoms4--,they are local at first where the lesion is4 ,the invasion of the general infection is marked by a severe chill1 then high fever and sweating1 repeated daily or at irregular intervals4 ,fever is variable with sudden falls4 ,in some cases the fever assumes very weakening type and the patient looks like a case of typhoid fever in the third week1 and death soon occurs4 ,in other cases the chills1 fever and sweating are repeated at irregular intervals4 ,the patients are emaciated and the skin has a sallow color4 ,death usually occurs eventually from exhaustion in a few days or months4 ,local ,treatment4--,this should be attended to from the beginning4 ,if you injure your finger or any part and it soon looks red1 and feels sore1 open it up thoroughly with a clean instrument and cover it with a clean gauze or cotton4 ,it must not be covered too tightly so that the discharge1 if any1 can leave the wound4 ,enough dressing must be put on to absorb that4 ,then keep the wound clean1 and so it can run if necessary4 ,if you neglect this or do it carelessly and admit dirt you will make it worse4 ,see treatment of wounds1 etc4 ,general ,treatment4--,keep the strength up in every way4 ,the strength should be kept up by giving nourishing diet that will suit that special case and medicine that will produce a tonic effect1 such as quinine and strychnine4 ,,asiatic ,,cholera4--,this is an acute infectious disease caused by a specific organism and characterized by profuse watery discharges from the bowels and great prostration4 ,causes4--,some inherit a weakness1 making them more susceptible than others to this disease4 ,other causes are intemperance1 general debility1 unhygienic surroundings1 exciting causes4 ,the spirillum 7cholera asiaticus7 found in the stools1 watery discharges and intestines of affected cases and its transmission by infected food and water4 #bbd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,after an incubation period of about one to five days1 the invasion is marked either by simple diarrhea with some general ill-feeling and prostration1 or by abdominal pains1 vomiting and diarrhea4 ,mild cases may recover at this time4 ,in the stage of collapse1 there are frequent watery movements resembling rice water1 with vomiting1 great thirst1 abdominal pains and eruptions on the legs4 ,there is sudden collapse and temperature that is below normal2 nearly all secretions are greatly diminished4 ,in the so-called cases of cholera sicca 7dry7 death occurs before the diarrhea begins1 although a rice water fluid is found in the intestines after death4 ,after two to twenty-four hours those who have not died may recover or pass into the stage of reaction in which the signs of collapse and purging disappear4 ,after improvement1 with slight rise of temperature at times1 there may be a relapse or the patient may have inflammation of some of the viscera 7cavity organs7 and suppression of the urine with delirium1 coma and death4 ,the prognosis is worse in infancy1 old age and debilitated persons1 and in cases of rapid collapse1 low temperature and great blueness4 ,death rate from thirty to eighty per cent4 ,treatment4--,isolate the patient and disinfect all discharges and clothing4 ,use boiled water during an epidemic4 ,for pain1 morphine hypodermically1 and apply hot applications to the abdomen4 ,for vomiting4--,wash out the stomach and give cocaine1 ice1 coffee1 brandy or water by the mouth4 ,intestines may be irrigated with a two per cent solution of tannic acid4 ,during collapse4--,hypodermic of camphor1 hot applications to the body4 ,good nursing and careful diet4 ,,yellow ,,fever4--,yellow fever is an acute infectious disease characterized by jaundice1 hemorrhages1 albuminuria 7albumin in the urine74 ,cause4--,it is common in the ,west ,indies and epidemic in nearby countries4 ,it is most common in crowded1 dirty1 poorly drained portions of sea coast cities4 ,it is probably caused by a specific organism which is conveyed from one person to another by mosquitoes and not in clothing1 as formerly believed4 ,one attack usually confers immunity4 ,symptoms4--,incubation is about three to four days4 ,there may be a fore-warning period1 but the attack is usually sudden1 with chills1 headache1 backache1 rise in fever1 and general feverish symptoms1 vomiting1 and constipation4 ,early in this disease the face is flushed1 while the conjunctiva and the mucous membrane lining the eyelids is congested and slightly jaundiced4 ,fever is #ajb or #ajc degrees1 and falls gradually after one to three days4 ,pulse is slow1 and while the temperature rises1 it again falls4 ,the stage of calm follows the fall of the temperature with increased jaundice and vomiting of dark altered blood1 the black vomit4 ,hemorrhages may also occur into the skin or mucous membranes4 ,brain symptoms are sometimes severe4 ,convalescence is usually gradual4 ,the disease varies from great mildness to extreme malignancy4 ,mortality from fifteen to eighty-five per cent4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bbe ,treatment4--,prevent spread of the infectious mosquitoes2 use screens and netting in infected districts4 ,careful nursing1 food by rectum while vomiting is frequent4 ,for the hemorrhage opium is given2 frequent bathing will keep down the fever2 and for the vomiting cocaine is given and cracked ice4 ,,plague 7,,bubonic ,,plague74--,plague is an infectious disease characterized by inflammation and suppuration of the lymph nodes and cutaneous 7skin7 hemorrhages4 ,it has long been known as the ,plague or ,black ,death1 on account of its flea-bite looking eruptions4 ,this disease is becoming a serious matter on our western coast1 especially in and around ,san ,francisco4 ,the disease exists in ,india all the time1 and there is now danger of it becoming epidemic 7existing all the time7 in ,san ,francisco1 according to today's1 ,jan4 #ajth1 ,detroit ,free ,press4 ,mr4 ,merriam1 chief of the ,u4 ,s4 ,bureau of ,biological ,survey1 recently appeared before congress and asked for more money to investigate this and other conditions1 and how to stamp out the carriers of this dreadful disease4 ,european wharf rats1 introduced about ,san ,francisco1 have spread the plague to the ground squirrels1 and the gophers1 rabbits1 field mice1 and other rodents are now being infected4 ,in ,india1 fleas on the native squirrel1 perpetuate the plague4 ,the way to stop the plague is to kill the carriers4 ,causes4--,the bacillus pestis 7pests7 is transmitted through insects1 small animals1 like rats1 through the air1 or in clothing1 bedding1 and is contained in the feces and urine4 ,the poor in unhygienic districts are most often attacked4 ,bubonic ,type4--,in this type the lymph nodes1 particularly in the arm-pit1 and groins show inflammatory lesions with marked overgrowth of new tissue4 ,sometimes there is suppuration1 hemorrhage and local death of the part4 ,the bacilli are formed in great numbers in the affected nodes and secondary lesions4 ,septicemic ,type4--,in this type all lymph nodes and nodules show signs of toxemia and the bacilli are formed in the primary 7first7 lesions and in the blood4 ,pneumonic ,type4--,in this type there are areas of broncho-pneumania1 with lesions of the bronchial lymph nodes4 ,the bacilli occur in these situations and in the sputa4 #bbf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,in the bubonic plague 7the usual form7 the invasion is marked by headache1 depression1 pain in the back1 stiffness of the extremities and fever4 ,this rises for three or four days1 then falls several degrees and is followed by a more severe secondary fever of the prostrating type4 ,at about the third to the fifth day the lymph nodes usually become enlarged most often in the inguinal 7groin7 region4 ,this is followed by a resolution 7getting better7 suppuration forming pus or necrosis 7local death of the part74 ,a flea bite looking eruption and hemorrhages from the mucous membrane often occur4 ,the mild cases1 which often occur at the beginning of an epidemic1 and at its close1 are marked only by slight fever and glandular swelling1 which may terminate in the forming of pus in the part4 ,in these cases the symptoms are slight and last only a few days4 ,septicemic ,plague4--,this is characterized by symptoms of severe general infection1 with hemorrhages1 rapid course1 and death in three or four days1 without the development of swelling of the lymph nodes4 ,cultures from the blood show bacteria4 ,pneumonic ,plague4--,the symptoms are those of a severe lobular pneumonia1 with bloody sputum containing many bacilli4 ,it is usually rapidly fatal4 ,death rate may reach ninety per cent4 ,treatment4 ,prevention4--,prolonged isolation1 disinfection of the discharges1 cremation of plague victims1 destruction of rats1 and preventive inoculation of healthy persons with sterilized cultures of the bacillus pestis4 ,immunity following this procedure is said to last from one to eighteen months4 ,for pain1 morphine2 for weakness1 stimulation2 for fever1 bathing2 for buboes1 application of ice1 injection of bichloride and excision have been advised4 ,,dysentery4--,a group of inflammatory intestinal affections1 either acute or chronic1 and of infectious origin1 characterized by frequent painful passages1 7containing mucus and blood7 or by loose movements4 ,acute ,catarrhal ,dysentery4--,this is the most common form in the temperate climate ,the colon is congested and swollen with a covering of blood-tinged mucus on its mucous membrane4 ,symptoms4--,the invasion3 ,this is usually marked by diarrhea1 then cramp-like general pain in the abdomen and frequent mucous1 bloody stools1 accompanied by hard straining at stool4 ,the temperature may reach #ajb to #ajc degrees4 ,after one or two days the stools consist entirely of bloody mucus and are very frequent4 ,the thirst is great4 ,in about one week the stools may become normal4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,dysentery1 ,sweet ,cream for4--,one or two teaspoonfuls of thick cream every hour4 ,three doses is usually sufficient4 7,this remedy proved successful with my baby when all others failed74 #b4 ,dysentery1 ,one ,ounce ,dewberry ,root for4--,boil in one quart of water one ounce of dewberry root4 ,this should be boiled down to one-half pint and a half wineglassful given to patient two or three times a day1 or in severe cases1 a half wineglassful every two or three hours until discharge diminishes4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bbg #c4 ,dysentery1 ,colt ,tail ,remedy for4--,the herb called ,colt ,tail1 steep and drink the tea4 ,it's a tall weed and grows in damp places4 ,it is one of the best herbs for this4 ,this is especially good when the discharge from the bowels is bloody or contains mucus4 #d4 ,dysentery1 ,sugar and ,brandy for4--,two tablespoonfuls brandy poured into a saucer4 ,set fire to the brandy and hold in flame lump of sugar on fork4 ,this is a very good remedy1 and has cured cases when doctors' remedies failed4 ,this sugar will melt and form a syrup4 ,dose3--,one-half teaspoonful every two hours or oftener if necessary4 #e4 ,dysentery1 ,herb ,remedy for4--,take four ounces poplar bark1 four ounces bayberry bark and three ounces tormentil root1 simmer gently in four quarts of water1 down to three1 strain and add two pounds granulated sugar2 let it come to boiling point1 skim and add one-half pound blackberry or peach jelly and one-half pint best brandy4 ,keep in a cool place1 take one-half wineglassful three or four times a day or more often if required4 #f4 ,dysentery1 ,new ,method to ,cure4--,a hot hip bath will often relieve distressing sensations of dysentery or itching piles4 ,this is a very simple remedy and will have a very soothing effect upon the whole system1 relieving any nervousness that may be present and usually is with this disease4 #g4 ,dysentery1 ,starch ,injection for4--,use injection of one cup thin boiled starch1 and one-half teaspoonful laudanum4 ,repeat every #c to #d hours4 #h4 ,dysentery1 ,to ,cure ,bloody4--,put a teaspoonful of salt into a quart of warm water and inject into the bowels to wash them out thoroughly4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,dysentery4--,remain in bed on fluid diet1 and give a free saline cathartic or castor on1 one-half ounce1 followed by salol five grains in capsules every three hours4 #b4 ,bismuth subnitrate1 one-half to one dram every two to three hours4 #c4 ,irrigation of the colon with normal salt solution or weak solution of silver nitrate at about one hundred degrees with a long rectual tube4 ,dr4 ,hare1 of ,philadelphia1 recommends one two-hundredth grain of bichloride of mercury every hour or two 7in adults71 if the stools are slimy and bloody and if much blood is present1 and high rectal injections of witch-hazel water and water1 half and half4 ,i know this last is good1 and also the following2 ,oil of fireweed1 five drops on sugar every two to three hours4 #d4 ,ipecac4--,in acute dysentery ipecac is one of the best remedies1 ,dr4 ,hare says2 ,when the passages are large and bloody and the disease is malignant as it occurs in the tropics1 ipecac should be given in the following manner3 ,the powdered ipecac is to be administered on an empty stomach in the dose of thirty grains with thirty drops of the tincture of deodorized opium1 which is used to decrease the tendency to vomit4 ,absolute rest is essential for its success4 ,finally a profuse gray1 mushy stool is passed4 ,this is a favorable sign4 #bbh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,nursing and ,diet4--,the patient should always remain in bed and use bed-pan4 ,he must be given a bland1 unirritating diet1 composed of milk1 with lime-water1 beef peptonoids1 broth1 egg albumin1 etc41 in acute cases4 ,,malaria ,,fever4--,malarial fever is a group of diseases characterized by intermittent1 quotidian 7daily71 tertian 7every other day7 or quartan 7every fourth day7 fever or remittent fever2 there are also several pernicious types of this disease and chronic malarial condition of the system with enlargement of the spleen4 ,causes4--,it occurs most frequently in low lands1 along sea coasts1 and swamps1 particularly in the tropics and warmer portion of the temperate zone4 ,the exciting cause it what is called the plasmodous malarial1 a parasite developing in the body of all species of anopheles1 a common form of mosquito and transmitted to man1 its intermediate host1 by the bite of the infected mosquitoes4 ,,intermittent ,,malarial ,,fever4 7a7 ,tertian4 7b7 ,quartan4 7c7 ,quotidian4 ,symptoms4--,the symptoms of all these are the same1 except that in tertian fever1 the paroxysms occur every third day2 in quartan they occur every fourth day4 ,quotidian occurs daily4 ,the incubation time is unknown4 ,it consists usually of three stages1 cold1 hot1 and sweating1 and they usually occur in the morning4 ,the cold stage is ushered in by yawning1 lassitude and headache1 and rapid rise of temperature2 sometimes nausea and vomiting followed by shivering and rather violent shaking with chattering of the teeth4 ,it may last from ten minutes to two hours4 ,the internal temperature may rise to #ajd to #ajf degrees1 while the surface is blue and cold1 with severe headache1 often nausea and vomiting4 ,hot stage3 this may last from one-half to five hours2 the temperature may increase somewhat1 the face is flushed1 the skin is red and hot1 great thirst1 throbbing headache and full bounding pulse4 ,sweating stage lasts two to four hours1 and entire body may be covered2 fever and other symptoms abate and sleep usually follows4 ,the patient feels nearly well between attacks4 ,,remittent ,,or ,,continuous ,,malarial ,,fever 7,aestivo-,autumnal ,fever74--,this form occurs in the temperate zone regions1 especially in the summer and autumn4 ,the symptoms vary greatly4 ,the fever may be irregularly intermittent1 but at longer intervals than the ,tertian variety4 ,the cold stage is often absent1 and in the hot the temperature falls gradually4 ,the appearance is often like typhoid for there may be then hardly any remission of fever4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bbi ,,pernicious ,,malarial ,,fever4--,this is a very dangerous disease4 ,the chief forms are the comatose1 algid and hemorrhagic4 7a7 ,comatose form is characterized by delirium or sudden coma 7deep sleep7 with light temperature4 7b7 ,the algid or asthenic form begins with vomiting and great prostration4 ,the temperature is normal or below normal4 ,there may be diarrhea and suppression of the urine4 7c7 ,the hemorrhagic form includes malarial hemoglobinuria1 hemoglobin in the urine4 ,haemoglobin is the coloring matter of the red corpuscles4 ,treatment4 ,prevention4--,destroy mosquitoes and protect from them by screens4 ,small preventive doses of quinine for persons in malarious regions1 three grains three times a day4 ,five grains three times a day will nearly always cure tertian and quartan cases1 especially if the patient is kept in bed until the time for one or two paroxysms has passed4 ,attacks often stop spontaneously for a time when the patient is kept in bed1 even without the administration of quinine4 ,in ,remittent ,fever larger doses are necessary4 ,for pernicious forms3 ,hydrochlorate of quinine and urea ten to twenty grains1 given hypodermically1 every three or four hours until improvement occurs1 when the sulphate of quinine by the mouth may be substituted4 ,,ague4 7,see ,malarial ,fever47--,by ague is meant the cold chills and fever2 or dumb ague where there is little chill1 mostly chilly and fever4 ,these attacks may come on every day1 every other day1 or every third day4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,ague and ,fever1 ,dogwood ,good for4--,take one ounce of dogwood root and one quart of water4 ,make an infusion by boiling down to one-half pint4 ,strain and give one-half wineglassful every two or three hours4 #b4 ,ague in ,face1 ,menthol and ,alcohol ,effective ,remedy for4--,after making a solution of teaspoonful of menthol crystals1 dissolved in two ounces of alcohol1 apply several times a day to the face4 ,care should be taken that this solution does not enter the eyes1 as it would be injurious1 #c4 ,ague1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,give purgative and follow with quinine4 ,give large #d grain capsule every four hours4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,chills and ,fever1 ,peruvian ,bark and ,rhubarb for4-- ,pure ,rye ,whisky #d ounces ,pulverized ,peruvian ,bark #a dram ,pulverized ,rhubarb #a ounce ,mix4 ,put in bottles4 ,dose for adults3--,one tablespoonful three times a day4 ,this is an excellent remedy4 #bcj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,chills and ,fever1 ,horse-radish for4--,take fresh green horseradish leaves1 bruise and mash them to the consistency of a poultice and bind on the bottom of the feet4 ,this will tend to reduce the fever and is a reliable remedy4 ,i have often used this with great satisfaction4 #c4 ,chills and ,fever1 ,dogwood ,known to be ,good for4--,make a decoction of one ounce of dogwood root1 boiled in one quart of water down to one pint2 strain1 and give half wineglassful every two or three hours4 ,this remedy has been used by our grandmothers for many years1 and is one to be depended upon4 ,the dogwood root can be purchased at any drug store4 ,treatment4--,for acute cases quinine in various doses4 ,i usually prescribe two grains every two hours until the ears ring1 and then take only enough to keep them in that condition4 ,it is well always to see that the bowels and liver are active before taking quinine4 ,the medicine acts better when the patient remains quiet in bed4 ,if the chill and fever comes on every day1 the quinine should be taken every hour between the paroxysms4 ,,malta ,,fever4--,this occurs in the ,mediterranean countries1 ,india1 ,china1 the ,philippines and ,porto ,rico4 ,the fever is irregular or marked by intervals of no fever for two or more days with febrile relapses lasting one to three weeks4 ,constipation1 anemia 7scarcity of blood71 joint symptoms and debility exist4 ,ordinary cases may last three months to two years4 ,mortality two per cent4 ,treatment4--,like that for typhoid4 ,change climate1 if possible4 ,,beri-,,beri4--,beri-beri is a disease rarely occurring in the ,united ,states4 ,it is usually found in the warmer climates and peculiar to certain regions such as ,india1 and ,japan4 ,it is characterized by paralysis and fatal effusion1 also neuritis1 which is an inflammation of the nerves4 ,it seems to be undecided among the medical profession as to whether the disease is infectious or not4 ,some claim it is brought on by the eating of bad rice or certain raw fish4 ,young men in those climates seem to be most susceptible to beri-beri4 ,treatment4--,there is very little known about this disease4 ,fortunately it does not often occur here4 ,it is necessary to keep up the strength by food and tonics and relieve the pain4 ,,anthrax4 7,charbon1 ,wool ,sorters' ,disease1 ,splenic ,fever74--,this is an acute infectious disease of animals1 transmitted to man by inoculation into the wounds1 or by inhalation of1 or swallowing the germs4 ,butchers1 tanners and shepherds are most liable to it4 ,the exciting cause is the bacillus anthracis 7anthrax bacillus74 ,the local skin condition is a pustule containing the bacilli1 which may also invade the general circulation4 ,if the germs are inhaled1 there is broncho-pneumonia2 if swallowed1 areas of inflammation and local death occur in the intestines4 ,the spleen and lymph nodes are enlarged4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bca ,symptoms4 #a4 ,external anthrax1 malignant pustule4 ,this begins in a papule 7pimple7 at the point of inoculation turning into a vesicle and then a pustule1 7blister-like pimple7 surrounded by an inflammatory area 7space7 with marked watery swelling4 ,the nearby glands are enlarged and tender4 ,at first the temperature rapidly rises2 later it may be below normal4 ,the fever symptoms may be severe4 ,recovery takes place slowly4 ,death occurs in three to five days4 ,,malignant ,,anthrax 7swelling74--,in this lesion is a pustule1 with very marked swelling4 ,it most frequently occurs on the eyelid and face and the swelling may terminate in fatal gangrene4 #b4 ,internal anthrax4--7a7 ,internal anthrax is caused by the introduction of the bacteria into the alimentary canal in infected meat1 milk1 etc4 ,the invasion is marked by a chill1 followed by moderate fever1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 pain in the back and legs and restlessness4 ,sometimes convulsions occur and hemorrhages into the skin from the mucous membranes4 ,the spleen is swollen4 ,prostration is extreme and it often ends in death4 7b7 ,charbon or ,wool ,sorter's disease occurs among those employed in picking over wool or hair of infected animals--the germs being inhaled or swallowed4 ,the onset is sudden with a chill1 then fever1 pain in the back and legs1 and severe prostration4 ,there may be difficulty of breathing and signs of bronchitis1 or vomiting and diarrhea4 ,death is a common termination1 sometimes within a day4 ,death rate is from five to twenty-six per cent4 ,greatest when the swelling is near the head4 ,treatment4--,the wound or swelling should be cauterized and a solution of carbolic acid or bichloride of mercury injected around it and applied to its surface4 ,stimulants and feeding are important4 ,,lockjaw4 7,tetanus74--,tetanus or lockjaw1 as it is commonly called1 is an infectious disease and is characterized by painful and violent contractions of the voluntary muscles2 it may be of the jaw alone or of a considerable part of the body4 ,causes4--,the intelligence and mental faculties are not impaired4 ,in most cases it follows a wound or injury1 although in others there seems to be no exciting causes4 ,fourth of ,july celebrations furnish a great many of our lockjaw cases4 ,ten to fifteen days usually elapse after the wound before lockjaw really sets in4 #bcb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,it comes on occasionally with a chill or chilly feelings2 usually by rigidity 7stiffness7 of the neck1 jaw and face4 ,on arising in the morning there is sometimes a stiffness of the muscles at the back of the head4 ,it is not unusual on taking a slight cold to have a stiff neck and often the patient's attention is not attracted by this symptom4 ,sometimes this stiffness begins or soon extends to the muscles of the lower jaw2 the throat becomes dry and is painful and gradually the stiffness increases to a continuous contraction1 spasm1 and extends to the muscles of the trunk and extremities4 ,the body becomes rigid in a straight line or bent backward1 forward or sidewise4 ,this spasm occurs after any slight irritation and is extremely painful4 ,temperature is usually low4 ,during the first spasms the patient may attempt to open his mouth as he may naturally be suspicious of the trouble that is coming2 he succeeds with difficulty and even finds it hard to swallow2 soon the jaws may be firmly closed1 and it is from this feature of the disease that it gained the name of lockjaw4 ,the contractions in some cases do not extend beyond the neck and face muscles4 ,during the contractions the face may be drawn into frightful contortions4 ,food can be given only through such spaces as may exist between the teeth1 as often the patient cannot open his mouth himself1 nor can it be pried open by any force that would be allowable4 ,when the muscles of the trunk are affected the abdomen may be drawn inward1 become very hard and stiff1 chest movements are affected1 making it difficult to breathe1 sometimes almost to suffocation4 ,sometimes the body becomes bent like a bow1 as in some cases of spinal meningitis1 so that only the head and heels support the weight of the body4 ,the body may become so rigid that it can be lifted by a single limb as you would a statue4 ,it is fortunate that there are few cases1 comparatively1 of lockjaw as the distorted face and general contractions of the body are painful to witness4 ,recovery4--,the mortality in lockjaw cases runs about eight per cent4 ,sometimes death is caused by exhaustion from the muscular exertions2 the patient is seldom able to sleep and sometimes wears out in a few days4 ,sometimes suffocation brings a sudden end to his sufferings and usually one or two days to ten or twelve days is the limit4 ,among the lower classes where sanitary science is seldom observed1 and even among the better classes1 lockjaw has been known to occur in infants4 ,it usually comes on1 in ten to fifteen days after birth1 and the child seldom lives more than a few days1 ,it is hard to account for such cases which may come on suddenly from the slightest excitement such as sudden noises1 etc4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,lockjaw1 ,successful ,remedy for4--,a very good and successful remedy for this disease1 is to apply a warm poultice of flaxseed meal1 saturated with laudanum and sugar of lead water1 to the jaws and neck4 #b4 ,lockjaw1 ,smoke as a ,cure for4--,smoke the wound for twenty minutes in the smoke of burnt woolen cloths4 ,this is considered a never failing remedy4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bcc ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,if from a wound cut open and use antiseptics4 ,isolate the patient and have absolute quiet4 ,antitoxin is used with success in some cases of lockjaw1 but this and other remedies or measures must be handled by a physician1 ,opium is sometimes given and stimulants such as brandy1 whisky1 etc4 ,as it is a case of life or death in a very short time1 we cannot advise depending upon home treatment4 ,a preventive caution that must always be observed is the use of antiseptics and the strictest care of all injuries and wounds that might result in lockjaw4 ,this is a disease where an ounce of prevention is worth a thousand pounds of cure1 because by the time the disease is recognized as lockjaw and has really made an appearance1 it may be too late for medical skill4 ,while you are waiting for the doctor you may apply cold cloths or even an ice bag to the spine4 ,if the spasms are severe let the patient inhale chloroform to kill the pain and quiet him4 ,in the meantime secure the best physician within your reach1 and follow his directions carefully1 be calm and self- possessed when in the presence of the patient1 for you must remember that he has full possession of his mental faculties and will notice every evidence of fear or worry in the faces of those who are nursing him4 ,this will only add to his sufferings1 affect his nervous system and undermine his general vitality4 ,read carefully the nursing department in this book and you will gain some valuable hints and knowledge regarding the sick room4 ,,glanders4--,this is an acute disease of the horse and occasionally of man4 ,it is called glanders when the affection appears in the nostrils1 and is called farcy when in the skin4 ,causes4--,the bacilli is usually introduced from infected horses through the nose1 mouth and cheek1 mucous membranes or skin abrasions 7rubbing off of the skin74 ,there are large or small lumps in the skin1 mucous membrane of the nose and mouth4 ,symptoms4 ,acute ,glanders4--#a4 ,incubation lasts from three to four days4 ,there are signs of inflammation at the site of infection and general symptoms4 ,in two or three days1 small lumps appear on the mucous membrane of the nose1 and ulcerate1 with a discharge of mucus and pus4 ,sometimes these nodules die locally1 and their discharge is then foul4 ,the glands around the neck are enlarged4 ,an eruption appears over the face and joints4 ,inflammation of the lungs may occur4 ,death may take place in eight to ten days4 #b4 ,chronic ,glanders4--,this may last for months4 ,it acts like chronic cold with ulcer in the nose4 ,some recover4 #c4 ,acute ,farcy4--,the local and general signs are those of an infection1 with necrosis 7local death7 at the site 7in the skin7 of inoculation2 nodules1 7lumps7 known as farcy buds form along the lymphatics 7glands7 and form pus4 ,there may be pus collections in the joints and muscles4 ,death often occurs in one to five days4 ,chronic ,farcy4--,tumors in the skin of the extremities1 containing pus4 ,the process is local1 the inflammatory symptoms light1 and the duration may be months or years4 #bcd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment of ,glanders4--,this disease does not often occur in man2 it is an awful affliction4 ,all infected horses must be killed1 it is dangerous for man to be around one4 ,if seen early1 the wound should be cut out or burned out with caustics1 and afterwards dressed like any wound4 ,the farcy buds should be opened early4 ,there is very little hope in acute cases of glanders4 ,in chronic cases recovery is possible1 but it will be after a long tedious time4 ,there must be proper nourishing food and tonic medicines4 ,each case should be treated according to the indications4 ,it is safe to say the parts should be thoroughly cut or scraped out and then treated with antiseptics and the general system built up1 by tonics and stimulating remedies1 if needed4 ,as stated before1 acute glanders and acute farcy are almost always fatal4 ,,big-,,jaw ,,or ,,lump-,,jaw4 7,actinomycosis74--,this is an infectious disease of cattle1 less frequently of man1 and it is caused by what is called the ray fungus4 ,this grows in the tissues and develops a mass with a secondary chronic inflammation4 ,this disease is widespread among cattle1 and also occurs in the pig4 ,in the ox it is called the big jaw4 ,the infection may be taken in with the food1 and it locates itself often in the mouth or surroundings4 ,oats1 barley1 and rye may carry the germ to the animals4 ,the fungus may be found even in decayed teeth4 ,alimentary ,canal ,type4--,the jaw has been affected in man4 ,one side of the face is swollen or there may be a chronic enlargement of the jaw1 which may look like a sarcoma 7tumor74 ,the tongue also is sometimes affected and shows small growths4 ,it may also occur in the intestines and liver4 ,there is at first a tumor 7lump71 and this finally suppurates4 ,in the ,lungs4--,they also can be affected4 ,it is chronic here and there is cough1 fever1 wasting and an expectoration of mucus and pus1 sometimes of a very bad odor 7fetid74 ,it sometimes acts like miliary tuberculosis of the lungs1 and this is quite frequent in oxen4 ,other diseases of the lungs and bronchial affections occur and abscesses and cavities are formed that may be diagnosed during life4 ,symptoms4--,if in the jaw there may be toothache1 difficulty of swallowing and of opening the jaw4 ,the adjacent muscles may be hardened 7indurated74 ,a swelling appears at the angle of the jaw and this quickly passes into suppuration2 later it opens first outside1 then inside--into the mouth and discharges pus containing little yellow masses4 ,it will extend down even into the bowels unless it is properly treated4 ,then there will be stomach disturbances and diarrhea4 ,it may ulcerate through the bowels and cause peritonitis4 ,the liver1 spleen and ovaries may also become affected4 ,the ,skin4--,there may be chronic suppurating ulcers of the skin and the ray fungus can be found in them4 ,diagnosis4--,the ray fungus can be found4 ,there is a wooden hardness of the tissues beyond the borders of the ulcers2 there are the little yellow granules in the pus4 ,the course is chronic4 ,mild cases recover in six to nine months or earlier1 the mouth form being the most favorable4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bce ,treatment4--,surgical4 ,remove the parts involved4 ,internally1 iodide of potash in large doses is recommended4 ,the food should be plenty and nourishing4 ,in this case we must recommend you to a physician instead of the home treatments4 ,,gonorrhea 7,urethritis74--,this can be called an infectious inflammation of the urethra1 caused by the gonococcus1 a microbe or germ1 causing a specific inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urethra or vagina4 ,incubation4--,the time that elapses between the exposure and development of the symptoms in the urethra is variable1 extending from a few hours to twelve or fourteen days4 ,in the great majority of cases1 however1 the disease appears during the first week4 ,the patient notices a drop of milk-like fluid at the opening of the urethra1 which is slight1 red and puffed or turned out2 a tickling sensation is often felt in this locality1 and the next time urine is passed it is attended with a feeling of warmth at the end of the canal1 or with actual scalding4 ,after this the symptoms increase rapidly in number and severity1 so that within forty-eight hours1 or even sooner1 the disease may be described as having passed its first or increasing stage1 the characteristic phenomena of which are as follows3 ,changes in the meatus 7opening74 ,there are redness1 eversion 7turning out71 ulceration and eating away and often erosion of the lips of the opening of urethra4 ,sometimes1 but rarely1 so much swelling that the person can hardly pass the urine1 which drops away4 ,the other symptoms are too well-known by those who have had this disease to need a description4 ,prognosis4--,it is now considered more than a cold1 and it is the cause of terrible sickness in both sexes1 among the innocent as well as the guilty4 ,treatment4--,it may be cured perhaps in a short time1 and yet no one can be certain of its absolute cure4 ,this disease is better understood now1 and the treatment is entirely different from formerly4 ,the strong injections are now considered not only useless but dangerous to the future health of the patient4 ,the best treatment is mild antiseptic injections1 irrigation carefully done by an expert person2 remaining quietly in bed1 being careful to use food and drink that are not stimulating1 keeping the bowels open by proper diet and mild laxatives and the urine mild by soothing diuretic remedies4 ,unfortunately those affected want quick work and they get it1 frequently to their future sorrow4 ,the following are good injections4 ,before each injection the urine should be passed and an injection of an antiseptic like listerine1 etc41 one dram to an ounce of boiled water1 to cleanse the canal4 ,you can use twice a day the following3 ,fluid ,extract ,hydrastis 7colored7 #a dram ,water #a ounce ,use one dram of this for each injection4 ,it stains the clothes so you must be careful4 ,this is good and healing4 #bcf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,gonorrheal ,,arthitis4 7,gonorrheal ,rheumatism1 ,inflammation of the ,joints74--,this is more common in men than women4 ,occurring during1 and at the end of or after inflammation of the urethra4 ,it usually involves many joints1 such as the temporal1 maxillary and collar bone4 ,the effusion in the joints is usually serious4 ,symptoms4--,variable joint pains may be the only one4 ,the attack may resemble an acute articular rheumatism of one joint1 or a subacute rheumatism of one or more4 ,sometimes there is a chronic one-jointed inflammation usually of the knee4 ,the tendon sheaths and bursae may be involved alone1 or with the joints4 ,gonorrheal septicemia may result from arthritis4 ,this is protracted4 ,iritis is a most frequent complication4 ,the urethra source of the infection must be cured4 ,treatment4--,keep the joint quiet and you can use an ice cap for the pain4 ,tonic treatment with quinine1 iron1 and arsenic in chronic cases is needed4 ,the joints should be kept at rest in acute cases4 ,in chronic cases massage and slight motion4 ,the tonics must be chosen for each individual case4 ,one afflicted with this must be under treatment for a long time4 ,,hip ,,joint ,,disease4 7,morbus ,coxarius74--,this is more common in children than in adults4 ,cause4--,it is usually tubercular4 ,symptoms4 ,first stage4--,it may be overlooked2 slight lameness1 a little stiffness is noticed at times4 ,the muscles begin to dwindle4 ,second stage4--,child limps very perceptibly1 dwindling is more apparent4 ,pain appears4 ,treatment4--,absolute rest4 ,lying down treatment if begun early arrests this disease often4 ,build up the system4 ,splints and brace are needed sometimes4 ,,knee ,,joint ,,disease4 7,white ,swelling74--,this is simply a tuberculous knee4 ,treatment4--,rest4 ,stop motion of the joint by some form of splint or plaster of ,paris cast4 ,get a good physician at the beginning in these cases and you will save lots of after worry and blame for yourself4 ,it does not pay to wait4 ,these joint diseases will progress1 and often treatment is begun months after trouble is seated4 ,it ought to be criminal negligence and dealt with accordingly to neglect such diseases4 ,parents should never forget that they have endowed their children with such a constitution1 and they should be glad and willing to correct it as far as they can4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bcg ,,leprosy4 ,definition4--,leprosy is a chronic infectious disease1 caused by what is called the ,bacillus ,leprae1 and is characterized by the presence of tubercular nodules in the skin and mucous membranes 7tubercular leprosy71 or by changes in the nerves 7anaesthetic leprosy74 ,these forms are separate at first1 but ultimately they are combined and there are disturbances of sensation in the characteristic tubercular form4 ,history4--,leprosy is supposed to have originated in the ,orient1 and to be as old as the records of history4 ,it appears to have prevailed in ,egypt even so far back as three or four thousand years before ,christ4 ,the ,hebrew writers make many references to it1 and it is no doubt described in ,leviticus4 ,the affection was also known both in ,india and ,china many centuries before the ,christian era4 ,the old ,greek and ,roman physicians were familiar with its manifestations1 ancient ,peruvian pottery represent on their pieces deformities suggestive of this disease4 ,the disease prevailed extensively in ,europe throughout the middle ages and the number of leper asylums has been estimated at1 at least1 #bj1jjj4 ,its prevalence is now restricted in the lands where it still occurs while once it was prominent in the list of scourges of the old world4 ,it is now found in ,norway and to a less extent in ,sweden1 in ,bulgaria1 ,greece1 ,russia1 ,austro-,hungary and ,italy1 with much reduced percentage in middle ,europe2 it is the rarest of diseases in ,england where once it existed4 ,in ,india1 ,java1 and ,china1 in ,egypt1 ,algiers1 and ,southern ,africa1 in ,australia and in both ,north and ,south ,america1 including particularly ,central ,america1 ,cuba1 and the ,antilles1 it exists to a less extent4 ,it has been recognized in the ,united ,states chiefly in ,new ,orleans1 ,san ,francisco1 7predominantly among the ,chinese population of that city74 ,the disease has steadily decreased among the latter colonists in ,minnesota1 ,wisconsin and ,iowa4 ,isolated cases have been recognized in almost every state1 and leprous cases are presented at the public charities of ,new ,york1 ,philadelphia1 ,boston1 etc4 ,the estimated number of lepers a few years ago in the ,united ,states varied between two hundred and five hundred4 ,it is represented as diminishing in frequency in the ,hawaiian ,islands1 ,porto ,rico and the ,philippines4 ,in the ,hawaiian ,islands it spread rapidly after #ahfj1 and strenuous attempts have been made to stamp it out by segregating all lepers on the island of ,molokai4 ,there were #a1aeb lepers in that settlement in #ahid4 ,in ,british ,india1 according to the leprosy commission1 there were #ajj1jjj lepers in #aijj4 ,cause4--,the bacillus1 discovered by ,hansen1 of ,bergen1 in #ahgd1 is universally recognized as the cause of leprosy4 ,it has many points of resemblance to the tubercle bacillus4 ,these bacilli have been found in the dwellings and clothing of lepers as well as in the dust of apartments occupied by the victims4 #bch ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the usual vehicle by which the disease is transmitted is the secretions of a leprous patient containing bacilli or spores4 ,the question of inheritance of leprosy is regarded now as standing in the same position as that relating to the inheritance of tuberculosis2 no foetus1 no new-born living child1 has been known to exhibit the symptoms of either disease4 ,several cases have been cited where infants but a few weeks old exhibited symptoms of leprosy4 ,it affects men more than women4 ,infection is more common after the second decade1 though children are occasionally among its victims4 ,when it occurs in countries where it had not previously existed1 its appearance is invariably due to the infection of sound individuals by lepers first exhibiting symptoms where the disease is prevalent4 ,neisser states this3 ,the number of lepers in any country bears an inverse ratio to the laws executed for the care and isolation of infected persons4 ,the disease appears to spread more rapidly in damp and cold1 or warm and moist1 climates than in temperate countries4 ,it is not now regarded as contagious4 ,the leprosy of the book of ,leviticus not only includes lepra1 as that term is understood today1 but also psoriasis1 scabies and other skin affections1 ,the leper1 in the eye of the ,mosaic law1 was ceremoniously unclean1 and capable of communicating a ceremonial uncleanness4 ,several of the narratives contained in the ,bible bear witness to the fact that the ,oriental leper was seen occasionally doing service in the courts of kings1 and even in personal communication and contact with officers of high rank4 ,symptoms4--,previous symptoms3 ,want of appetite1 headache1 chills1 alternating with mild or severe feverish attacks1 depression1 nosebleed1 stomach and bowel disturbances1 sleeplessness4 ,the durations of these symptoms is variable4 ,some patients will remember that these symptoms preceded for years the earliest outbreak of lepra 7leprosy74 ,in other cases only a few weeks elapsed4 ,these earlier skin lesions are tubercular1 macular 7patches71 or bullous elevations of the horny layer of the skin4 ,it may then be divided into three varieties tuberculous1 macular and anaesthetic4 ,,lepra ,,tuberosa4 7,tuberculated1 ,nodulated or ,tegumentary 7skin7 ,leprosy74-- ,this nodular type comprises from ten to fifty per cent of cases4 ,after the occurring of the symptoms just mentioned spotted lesions appear1 which are bean to tomato in size1 reddish brown or bronze-hued patches1 roundish1 oval or irregular in contour1 well defined1 and they occur upon the face1 trunk and extremities4 ,the skin covering them is either smooth and shining1 as if oiled1 or is infiltrated1 nodulated and elevated4 ,the surface of the reddened spots is often oversensitive4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bci ,after a period ranging from weeks to years1 tubercles rise from the spots described1 varying in size from a pea to that of a nut1 and they may be as large as a tomato4 ,they are in color1 yellowish1 reddish-brown1 or bronzed1 often shining as if varnished or oiled1 are covered with a soft1 natural1 or slightly scaling outer skin1 roundish or irregular in shape and are isolated or grouped numbers of very small and ill-determined nodules may often be seen by careful examination of the skin in the vicinity of those that are developed4 ,they may run together and cause broad infiltrations and from this surface new nodules spring4 ,they may be in the skin or under the skin and feel soft or firm4 ,the eruption of these tubercles is usually preceded at the onset by fever1 as well as by puffy swelling of the involved region1 eyelids1 ears1 etc4 ,these leprous tubercles choose the face as their favored site4 ,they mass here in great numbers1 and thus produce the characteristic deformity of the countenance that has given to the disease one of its names1 ,leontiasis 7lion face74 ,in such faces the tubercles arrange themselves in parallel series above the brows down to the nose1 over the cheeks1 lips and chin1 and as a result of the infiltration and development of the conditions the brows deeply over-hang2 the globes of the eyes1 and the ears1 are so studded with tubercular masses as to stand out from the side of the head4 ,the trunk and extremities1 including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet1 are then usually involved to a less degree4 ,the arm-pit1 genital and mammary regions1 and more rarely the neck and the palms of the hands and soles of the feet1 may be invaded4 ,in occasional cases when the development of tubercles upon the face and ears is extensive1 there may not be more than from five to fifty upon the rest of the body1 and these either widely scattered and isolated or agglomerated in a single hard1 flat1 elevated plaque of infiltration upon the elbow or thigh4 ,when the tubercles run together 7become confluent7 large plaques of infiltration may form1 which are elevated and brownish or blackish in color4 ,the soft palate and larynx are often involved when the skin lesions are present4 ,the voice may sound gruff and hoarse1 and the tongue1 the larynx and soft palate have been found studded with small sized1 ashen-hued tubercles4 ,these tumors or tubercles may degenerate and form into irregularly outlined1 sharply cut1 glazed ulcers1 with a bloody or sloughing floor1 or they may disappear and leave behind pigmented1 shrunken depressions1 or they lose their shapes from partial resorption4 ,a large plaque may flatten in the center until an annular disk is left to show its former location4 ,coincident symptoms are disturbance in the functions of the sweat and sebaceous secretion1 thinning and loss of hair in the regions involved1 especially the eyebrows1 and disorders of sensibility4 ,later results1 are a nasal catarrh1 atrophy of the sexual organs in both sexes1 with impairment or loss of procreative power1 hopeless blindness4 ,however the course of the disease is very slow1 and years may elapse before these several changes are accomplished4 ,often the disease appears quiescent for months at a time1 after which fever occurs and with it acute or sub-acute manifestations appear1 including gland disease1 orchitis1 ulcerative processes1 slow or rapid1 followed by gangrene and a relatively rapid progress is made toward a fatal conclusion4 ,toward the last the mutilations effected by the disease may result4 ,parts of the fingers or toes1 whole fingers or toes1 and entire hand or foot may become wholly or partially detached by the ulcerative and other degenerations4 ,this stage of this type of the disease may extend through ten or more years4 ,after it has fully developed the dejected countenance of the leper1 with his leonine expression and general appearance is highly characteristic4 #bdj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,lepra ,,maculosa4--,this form is more common in tropical countries and is distinguished chiefly by its macular 7spotty7 lesions4 ,in size they vary from a small coin to areas as large as a platter4 ,they are diffused or circumscribed1 roundish or shaped irregularly1 yellowish1 brownish or bronzed in color1 often shiny or glazed4 ,they may be infiltrated and may be elevated1 or on a level with the adjacent tissues4 ,the patches are usually at first very sensitive1 but they finally become insensitive1 so that a knife can be thrust deeply into them without being felt4 ,the regions chiefly affected by this type are the back1 exposed parts1 the backs of the hands and wrists1 the forehead1 the cheeks1 ears1 back of the feet1 and ankles4 ,the eruptions may be scanty or general2 conspicuous or insignificant4 ,the eruptive symptoms are associated commonly1 early or late1 with the serious phenomena described below4 ,,lepra ,,anaesthetica4 7,nerve ,leprosy4 ,atrophic ,leprosy4 ,lepra ,trophoneurotica74--,before the development of this form of leprosy there may be one or two years of ill-health4 ,usually the skin at this time becomes in localized patches over-sensitive1 sometimes there is over-sensitiveness and special nerves1 because of their enlargement1 become accessible to the touch4 ,those named later become tender1 and the seat of lancinating or shooting pains4 ,this clinical variety may be commingled in its symptoms with each of the other types4 ,with or without such commingling1 however1 there commonly is noted1 after exposure to cold or after being subject to chills first an eruption1 red 7erythematous7 patches1 or of bullae1 size of a bean on cheeks1 ears1 back of the feet1 and ankles4 ,the eruption may be outer skin covering 7epidermis7 and filled with a clear tinted or blood-mixed serum1 and usually occurring upon the extremities4 ,the scars that follow are shrunken 7atrophic7 patches1 each often greater in extent than the base of the original trouble1 color whitish1 shiny1 glazed1 or better described as a tint suggesting the hue of mica2 their outline is circular and form also the dumb-bell figure by running 7coalescing7 together1 or juxtaposition4 ,these scars are always without sensitiveness 7anaesthetic71 and they may exist together with spotted and non-sensitive patches upon the trunk or other parts such as the face1 hands1 feet1 ankles1 thighs1 but rarely on the palms and soles4 ,neither those of the one class nor of the other1 however1 are disposed over the surface of the body in lines1 bands or curves1 corresponding with the distribution of the skin 7cutaneous7 nerves4 ,sometimes the ulnar and other nerves 7median1 posterior tibial1 peroneal1 facial and radial7 that are accessible to the touch are swollen1 tender1 insensitive or as rigid as hardened cords4 ,reddish-gray swellings may be recognized by the eye along the nerve tract4 ,general shrinking skin symptoms follow4 ,the skin becomes dry and harsh2 there is little or no sebaceous product and the skin of the face seems tightly drawn over the bones4 ,as a consequence of deforming shrinking 7atrophy7 of the eyelids1 a persistent overflow of tears1 consequent eye changes follow1 and a constant flow of saliva escapes from the parted lips4 ,the fingers are half drawn into the palm of the hands2 the nails are distorted and ulceration occurs later4 ,these ulcers are irregular1 oval1 roundish or linear in form covered with thin blackish1 flattened1 tenacious crusts with soft bases1 and their floors covered with a soft debris mixed with blood1 the whole insensitive to every foreign body1 and external application4 ,at last the symptoms of mutilating lepra 7leprosy7 may occur1 digits or portions of the wrist1 part of hand 7meta carpus7 or corresponding portions of the foot may be detached from the body4 ,death may occur at any time during the course of the disease4 ,in this form it is said to last from eighteen to twenty years and is thus not so rapidly fatal as the tubercular variety4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bda ,treatment4--,the main treatment is the isolation and segregation of all lepers from contact with the well2 wholesome laws are enforced in some countries where leprosy prevails1 and provision is made not only for the isolation and segregation1 but also for their care4 ,on account of its relative variety ,america has not yet awakened and legislation only forbids the entry of infected persons4 ,at ,molokai1 in the ,hawaiian ,islands1 provision is made for the care of lepers4 ,many of the public hospitals for the care of the sick poor refuse to receive lepers4 ,the child of a leprous woman should be removed from the mother after birth and not nursed by another woman4 ,no medicines are known to have any curative effect4 ,an immediate change of residence and climate should be made if the patient happens to live in a district where the disease prevails4 ,a highly nutritious diet should be taken4 ,the outlook4--,the future is in general dark for the leper4 ,it is often of a malignant character1 and a fatal result is the rule4 ,a change of climate and conditions may help4 ,scandinavian lepers who have removed to the ,united ,states have been greatly benefited by the change1 but there is no known cure4 ,the isolation should be as effective as that for tuberculosis4 ,it is not contagious but infectious4 ,,hydrophobia4--,rabies and hydrophobia are two different terms1 meaning the same disease1 the former meaning to rage or become mad4 ,this term applies more especially to the disease as it exists in the maniacal form in the lower animals1 while hydrophobia comes from the ,greek1 meaning dread of water4 ,as we occasionally find this dread of water only in the human subject1 the term is properly used in such a case4 ,the lower animals frequently attempt to drink water even though the act brings on a spasmodic contraction of the swallowing 7deglutitory7 muscles4 ,hydrophobia is an acute infectious disease communicated to man by the bite of an animal suffering from rabies4 ,it is due to a definite specific virus which is transmitted through the saliva by the bite of a rabid animal4 ,its natural habitat 7location7 is the nervous system1 and it does not retain its virulence when introduced into any other system of organs4 ,it is essentially a nervous disease and transmitted by the saliva of rabid animals4 ,when inoculated into a wound this virus must come in contact with a broken nerve trunk in order to survive and reproduce itself4 ,if by accident it attacks the end of the broken nerve trunk1 it slowly and gradually extends to the higher nerve centers and eventually produces the disease4 #bdb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the incubation1 or the time it takes for the disease to develop1 varies1 but usually is from three to six months4 ,there is a recorded case where the person began to show symptoms of the disease thirteen days after having received a severe wound on the head4 ,the incubation period is seldom longer than six months4 ,the symptoms of the disease in the human being vary within narrow limits4 ,there are three classic symptoms usually encountered1 and these are fear1 apprehension or excitement1 together with deglutitory 7swallowing7 spasms1 terminating in general paralysis4 ,the patient remains conscious of his agony to the end1 but the period of illness is of short duration1 lasting from one to three days4 ,the bites of rabid dogs cause ninety per cent of the cases in man and animals4 ,the cat is the next important factor in spreading the disease and about six per cent of the cases are caused by this animal4 ,for other cases four per cent come from bites of horses1 wolves1 foxes1 etc4 ,the wolf in ,russia1 or other animals like it1 may be the chief cause there2 but dogs cause ninety per cent1 taking all the cases found4 ,man1 dog1 cat1 horse1 cattle1 sheep1 goat1 hog1 deer1 etc41 are subject to the disease either naturally or experimentally4 ,the disease is confined commonly to dogs1 because the dog naturally attacks animals of his own species and thus keeps the disease limited mainly to his own kind4 ,naturally the dog follows this rule1 but on the other hand1 in the latter stages of the disease he usually goes to the other extreme and even attacks his own master1 etc4 ,the dogs that are the most dangerous and do the greatest damage are of the vicious breeds4 ,the rabbit or guinea pig is used for demonstration in the laboratory4 ,guinea pigs respond to the virus more rapidly than do other animals and therefore they are especially useful in diagnostic work4 ,rabbits1 however1 on account of the convenient size and ease with which they are operated upon1 are usually the choice in the production of material used in treating patients4 ,the director of one ,pasteur ,institute says1 ,we have two classes of patients to deal with in the ,pasteur institute4 ,the larger class1 of course1 are those inoculated by the bite of rabid animals1 but we also have a few who are infected by the rabid saliva accidentally coming in contact with wounds already produced4 ,in these accidental eases the disease is almost as likely to result as in those to whom the virus is directly communicated by the bite4 ,the wounds considered most dangerous are the recent fresh wounds4 ,the possibility of infection decreases with the formation of the new connective tissue which protects the ends of the broken nerve fibres4 ,one must remember1 however1 that wounds over joints1 especially on the hands1 are likely to remain open for some time4 ,a dog ill of this disease can give the disease to man through licking a wound4 ,such a case has been recorded4 ,this dog licked the child's hands before it was known to be mad4 ,the child died from the disease4 ,as stated before ninety per cent of the cases are inoculated by the bites of rabid animals4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bdc ,the wounds are considered according to their severity and location4 ,lacerating1 tearing wounds upon uncovered surfaces1 especially the head1 are the most dangerous4 ,this is due to the fact of the closeness of the brain and the large amount of infection in such a wound1 and for this reason treatment should be immediately given4 ,but smaller wounds should also be treated for the smallness of the wound furnishes no sure criterion as to the future outcome of the disease4 ,all possible infections should be regarded as dangerous when considering the advisability of taking the ,pasteur ,treatment4 ,the small wound has usually a longer period of incubation1 because of the small amount of infection1 still it may cause a fatal termination4 ,a dog never develops rabies from a lack of water or from being confined or overheated during the summer months4 ,a spontaneous case of rabies has never been known4 ,it must be transmitted from animal to animal and the history of the case will point to a previous infection by a diseased animal4 ,where rigid quarantine rules exist the disease does not occur4 ,in ,australia they quarantine every dog1 that comes to that country1 for six months1 and in consequence they have never had a case of rabies4 ,in ,russia they have had many cases4 ,in ,constantinople the disease frequently runs riot4 ,france has lost as many as #b1ejj dogs in one year4 ,before the ,pasteur ,treatment was instituted 7in #ahhe7 there was an average of sixty deaths in human beings in the ,paris hospitals4 ,belgium and ,austria average one thousand dogs annually4 ,there was a yearly average in ,germany of four hundred dogs1 dying of rabies1 until the law requiring the muzzling of dogs was strictly enforced and since that time the disease is practically unknown4 ,we do not have strict quarantine laws against dogs1 and the result is death from hydrophobia in many states annually4 ,it was formerly believed that rabies was a hot weather disease4 ,the number of cases during the winter months of late years has disproved that belief1 for the records of the institute for treatment of hydrophobia at ,ann ,arbor have shown a decrease of cases during the summer months4 ,this was before #aijh4 ,this shows that rabies is not a hot weather disease4 #bdd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,ordinarily cases of rabies occur here and there 7sporadic71 but if the conditions are favorable epidemics break out4 ,one dog may bite several dogs and these dogs bite others and thus spread the disease to many4 ,not every animal bitten by a mad dog develops the disease4 ,the disease does not always follow the bite4 ,only about forty per cent of all animals bitten by a mad dog contract the disease4 ,this is given by a noted authority4 ,statistics also show that in man the disease develops in only about twenty per cent of the cases in those who have been bitten by rabid dogs4 ,but in dealing with those who have been bitten such measures should be taken as would be if they were certain of developing the disease2 one cannot tell how much poison enters the system in such cases and preventive procedures should be taken4 ,there are reasons why everyone who is bitten does not contract the disease4 ,the location and character of the bite must be considered4 ,bites on the head1 neck and hands have been recognized as more dangerous1 from early times1 and such bites produce fatal results quicker than do bites on other parts of the body1 and the reason is largely due to the fact that the other parts of the body are more or less protected by the clothing1 and this clothing prevents the entrance of so much poison into the system4 ,bites on the head give a high mortality rate and are rapidly fatal4 ,the close proximity to the brain is one reason4 ,the part the clothing plays in protection is clearly shown by the following quotation from an eminent authority3 ,in ,india where the natives dress very scantily1 the mortality was exceedingly high up to a few years ago1 at which time the ,british introduced the ,pasteur laboratories4 ,the clothing protects the body and it holds back the saliva and can be looked upon as a means of filtering the saliva of the rabid animal1 most of the saliva is held back as the teeth pierce the clothing1 so that upon entering the flesh the teeth are practically dry1 and only a portion of the virus is introduced4 ,upon entering the wound this small amount of virus is further diluted by the tissue juices to the non-infectious point4 ,we know from actual experimental work in the laboratory that the higher dilution will not kill4 ,if a portion of the brain of an animal dead from street virus is taken and made up in a dilution of one to five hundred1 and this is injected1 we find that it does not produce death4 ,but a dilution of one to three hundred will invariably kill4 ,this is practically what very often happens when one is bitten through the clothing4 ,the saliva may be filtered and held back so that a small amount is introduced2 perhaps a dilution of one to five hundred of the virus may get into the wound1 but this is usually not enough to cause the disease4 ,there is no possible way of estimating the amount of the inoculation4 ,in such cases one's chances of never contracting the disease are only decreased2 that is all we can say4 ,the treating of individuals1 bitten by rabid animals1 in the ,pasteur ,institutes1 is simply the practical application of results obtained by ,pasteur from his original work on rabies virus4 ,pasteur was a ,french chemist living in ,paris1 and he began his search for the cause and cure of rabies in #ahhj4 ,he hoped to find a sure method of preventing the development of the dread disease1 even if he could not find a cure for it after it had developed4 ,while he was pursuing this research ,pasteur had access to the cases of rabies in the ,paris hospitals1 and these numbered sixty each year4 ,he had practically an unlimited supply1 for ,france could furnish him with twenty-five hundred more mad dogs1 and a large number of other animals each year4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bde ,pasteur devoted the remainder of his life to the study of this subject4 ,he collected some saliva from the mouth of a child1 on ,december #aa1 #ahhj1 who had died at the ,hospital ,trousseau four hours before4 ,this saliva he diluted with distilled water1 and this mixture he injected into rabbits1 and they all died1 and the saliva taken from these rabbits when injected into other rabbits caused their death with rabies4 ,he found also that saliva from rabid dogs almost always caused the disease4 ,the incubation period varied within wide limits1 and very often the animals lived4 ,he then used the blood of rabid dogs for inoculation1 but these blood inoculations always failed to produce the disease4 ,pasteur was convinced after careful study of rabid animals during the many months necessary to complete his experiments1 that rabies was a disease of the nervous system1 and that the poison 7virus7 was transmitted from the wound to the brain by the way of the nerve trunks4 ,then to prove his theory ,pasteur removed a portion of the brain of a dog that had died of rabies4 ,a part of this was rubbed up in sterile water and used to inoculate other animals2 and subcutaneous inoculations with this material almost always produced death4 ,after this ,pasteur tried a new method and injected directly into the nervous system1 either into the nerve trunk or directly into the brain1 after trephining1 and all such injections produced rabies in the injected animal and death4 ,he also found that rabbits inoculated in the brain always died in the same length of time4 ,when he injected into the nerve trunk the inoculation period was longer1 depending upon the distance from the brain4 ,two problems now remained for ,pasteur to solve1 and these were1 how could he obtain the definite virulence and how could he reduce the virulence regularly and gradually1 so that it could be used by inoculation safely as a vaccine to produce immunity to rabies in healthy animals1 and also to prevent the development of rabies in animals bitten by rabid animals4 ,he first tried successive inoculations4 ,these inoculations were made1 after trephining1 directly to the brain1 and he used a portion of the brain as a virus each time4 ,he inoculated rabbit number one with a portion of brain taken from a rabid dog1 and this rabbit died on the fifteenth day4 ,he then inoculated rabbit number two with a portion of the brain of rabbit number one2 from the brain of rabbit number two the virus was supplied for inoculating rabbit number three1 and thus the brain of each inoculated rabbit was taken1 after its death1 for material to inoculate the next rabbit in the series4 ,this experimentation showed him that each rabbit in the series died a little sooner1 showing that the virus was becoming more virulent1 till no increase in activity of the poison was shown after the fiftieth successive inoculation4 ,rabbits inoculated with a brain suspension of rabbit number fifty all died in seven days4 ,this caused ,pasteur to name the virus of number fifty virus fixe1 a virus of definite length4 ,he now had obtained a virus of definite strength and the next question was1 how could the virulence be gradually and definitely reduced4 #bdf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,this he accomplished after many experiments4 ,he proved that pieces of the medulla oblongata suspended in sterile tubes which contained fragments of caustic potash1 steadily and gradually reduced their virulence as they dried1 till the fourteenth day1 when they were practically inert4 ,new specimens were prepared each day and cords which had dried in one day ,pasteur called one-day virus2 cords which had dried in two days1 two day's virus1 and so on up to the fourteenth day4 ,with this graduated virus he now experimented on dogs1 and the injection he used on the first day consisted of an emulsion of fourteen-day virus2 for the second day1 the thirteen-day virus1 thus using a stronger virus each day1 until on the fourteenth day he used the full strength virus4 ,this treatment produced what is called immunity in the dog1 and even the direct inoculation into the brain of the strong virus would not produce death4 ,after ,pasteur had thoroughly satisfied himself by repeated trials1 he announced his wonderful discovery1 and it was in #ahhf that ,pasteur considered the preventive inoculation in human beings as resting upon a satisfactory experimental basis4 ,during these five years this eminent man proved that it was possible to protect or immunize the lower animals1 rabbits and dogs1 against inoculation with the virulent virus4 ,the efficiency of this immunity was given trials by different methods of inoculation4 ,it was found that sixty per cent of dogs inoculated under the dura 7a membrane of the brain7 were saved if treatment was given the second day4 ,this test is more severe than is required to meet the ordinary infection of rabies4 ,pasteur1 after a series of these final tests were so convincing1 prescribed the preventive inoculations in human beings and on ,july #fth1 #ahhf1 the first human patient received the first treatment of his series of inoculations4 ,the method of obtaining the attenuated virus used in the treatment is as follows3 ,a rabbit is inoculated by the brain method before described1 each day1 with suspension of the fresh1 fixed virus4 ,these rabbits die in six days after the inoculation4 ,in this way a rabbit dies each day2 the spinal cord is removed1 divided into sections1 and suspended in a flask containing potassium hydrate4 ,the action of potassium hydrate is drying 7desiccating74 ,a series of these cords1 which have been hung on fourteen successive days1 are always kept in stock for the treatment of patients4 ,the virus becomes less active with each successive day of exposure to drying 7desiccation7 and finally the virulence is altogether lost4 ,when the patient comes for treatment the fourteenth and thirteenth-day cords are used for the first inoculation1 and on each successive day the patient receives inoculation1 the strength of which has been regulated by the number of days the cord has been hanging4 ,during the first four days patients receive injections of six cubic centimeters of emulsions made from cords aging from fourteen to seven days1 and from the fifth day until the completion of the course of treatment patients receive emulsions from cords of higher immunizing properties1 but no cords desiccated for less than four days are used4 ,,infectious ,,diseases #bdg ,death rate from #ahgh-ahhc before ,pasteur treatment was instituted taken from documents in the department of the ,seine3 #ahgh #adc bitten4 #bd deaths4 #ahgi #gf #ab #ahhj #fh #e #ahha #aef #bb #ahhb #fg #aa #ahhc #de #f ,average of one death to every six bitten1 or seventeen per cent mortality4 ,incubation period from eleven days to thirteen months1 average one hundred and twenty days1 depending upon location of bite4 ,pasteur ,institute records during the years #ahhf-ahhg and first half of #ahhh1 show that ,pasteur had under his supervision #e1cgd persons bitten by animals either proven or thought to have been mad4 ,mortality for #ahhf was #a-cd per cent1 during #ahhg it was #a-ab per cent1 during #ahhh it was #gg_/ajj per cent4 ,with the later treatment the mortality has decreased to #c-aj per cent in #aijh4 ,the ,pasteur method of treatment is a process of immunization which must be completed before the development of the disease4 ,it is of no value after the symptoms have appeared4 ,those who have not been affected can be immunized the same as those who have been bitten4 ,the individual who has been bitten by a mad dog realizes when and how severely he has been bitten1 and were it not for the so-called period of latent development of the virus1 it would not be possible to carry out the ,pasteur treatment4 ,the patient may1 if he will1 take advantage of this fact and be immunized by treatment before the disease has developed4 ,deep and severe bites are most dangerous1 but the disease may develop simply from a rabid dog licking a scratch of the skin4 ,as before stated bites on exposed or uncovered surfaces1 are more dangerous than those through clothing4 ,there is a very easy access of the saliva to the wound in the unprotected part1 while in the protected parts the teeth in passing through the protection1 clothing1 are freed of their saliva at least partially4 ,the virus is conveyed from the bitten part or inoculation to the central nervous system through the nerve trunk1 and the rapidity of extension depends upon the resistant powers of the patient1 the virulence and the amount of virus deposited in the bitten part at the time the person was bitten4 ,this disease develops only in nerve tissues4 ,virus can be found in the nerves of the side bitten1 while the corresponding nerves on the opposite side are free from it4 ,it can be ascertained that the virus is present in the medulla oblongata before the lower portion of the cord4 #bdh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,comparative danger4--,a wound of the hand after a delay of three weeks is as dangerous as a bite on the head exposed only a few days4 ,there is always a possibility of an accumulative action and extension of the virus along the nerve trunk to the central nervous system during the interval of exposure1 and this should be always borne in mind4 ,it is stated by authority that the virus is not transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal until two days previous to the appearance of the first symptoms4 ,it is with some difficulty that a decision is reached in advising patients who are bitten to take treatment early in the course of the disease4 ,the symptoms are often so very obscure and slight that they are not recognized4 ,if a dog which is not naturally vicious suddenly bites without any cause it should be tied securely and watched for seven days2 and should it develop symptoms of the disease during this period the bite should be considered dangerous4 ,immediate treatment of the wound4--,a temporary measure is the cauterization of the wound2 do not neglect this because a few hours have passed since the person was bitten1 for wounds may be cauterized with advantage even after two or three days have elapsed4 ,of course the earlier it is done the better4 ,if they are thoroughly laid open and scrubbed it is more effective4 ,nitric acid used freely is the best method to use4 ,wash the wound freely with boiled water after the acid has been applied2 ninety-five per cent carbolic acid may be used if nitric acid cannot be obtained4 ,if carbolic acid is used it is necessary that it be washed from the wound by the free use of absolute alcohol1 followed by boiled water and a dressing of bichloride of #a-gjjj4 ,this prevents the ulceration of the wound by the carbolic acid4 ,cauterization thoroughly done destroys a part of the inoculated virus4 ,thorough cauterization is especially necessary with large wounds in which large quantities of the virus is inoculated4 ,when to send patients to an ,institute4--,send them immediately1 if there is good reason to believe the animal had rabies4 ,it is not wise to wait until the animal dies2 it is very important that treatment is begun as soon as possible1 especially in severe bites4 ,what to send for examination4--,the entire head may be sent by express1 or better1 the health officer should bring it in person4 ,this saves time and relieves anxiety2 or a portion of the brain may be removed under thoroughly clean conditions and placed in a sterilized twenty per cent solution of glycerin and water4 ,in this way the virus retains its virulence and putrefaction is diminished4 ,the first method is the best1 taking the head directly4 ,the head after it reaches the laboratory is examined microscopically for negri bodies1 and if there is no contamination the microscopic findings are verified by animal inoculations4 ,the presence of negri bodies in a specimen is of great value owing to the rapidity with which a diagnosis can be made4 ,in one case a positive diagnosis was reported within twenty minutes after the specimen entered the laboratory and within the next hour and a half the patient bitten by the dog the same day had begun her course of protective injections and was saved4 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #bdi ,protection4--,to stamp out this disease city authorities1 etc41 can enact laws4 ,all ownerless dogs should be killed1 and the keeping of useless dogs should be discouraged by taxation4 ,all dogs should be thoroughly muzzled where the disease prevails4 ,this article is made up from an article written by an acknowledged authority on this disease1 a man in charge of a ,pasteur ,institute4 ,cities where ,pasteur ,institutes are located3 ,ann ,arbor1 ,michigan4 ,baltimore1 ,maryland4 ,chicago1 ,illinois4 ,austin1 ,texas4 ,minnesota4 ,toronto1 ,ont4 ,new ,york ,city4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands4 ,anaemia1 or ,anemia4--,this may be defined as a reduction of the amount of blood as a whole or of its corpuscles1 or of certain of its more important constituents1 such as albumin and haemoglobin4 ,primary or essential anemia includes chlorosis and pernicious anemia2 secondary anemia results from hemorrhages1 poor nourishment or intoxications1 poisons4 ,chlorosis1 a primary anemia chiefly of young girls1 characterized by marked relative decrease of haemoglobin4 ,causes4--,it usually occurs in blondes of from twelve to twenty years of age and most often from fourteen to seventeen years of age1 when the menstrual function is being established and during which time they are rushed with their school work4 ,there may be a family history of chlorosis or tuberculosis4 ,poor food1 hard1 unhealthy work1 confinement in close unventilated rooms are other causes4 ,symptoms4--,rounded fleshy appearance may continue4 ,there is some difficulty of breathing1 palpitation of the heart on slight exertion1 from a fright or from excitement1 tendency to faint feeling or even fainting1 headache1 a tired feeling1 hard to stir or do anything1 irritable temper1 poor or changeable appetite1 the digestion is disturbed1 there is constipation1 coldness of the hands and feet1 difficult menstruation1 irregular menstruation1 leucorrhea1 amenorrhea1 and sometimes there is a slight fever4 ,the color is often of a yellowish-green tinge1 and this is more noticeable in the brunette type1 though the cheeks may be flushed2 the whites of the eyes bluish white in color4 ,the heart sounds are not right4 ,the blood is pale in color4 ,the red cells are diminished1 but usually are not below eighty per cent of the normal2 the haemoglobin is greatly reduced1 sometimes to thirty-five or forty per cent4 ,the age1 greenish tint of pallor1 bluish whites of the eyes1 poor nutrition1 etc41 aid in making the diagnosis4 #bej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,fresh air1 good food1 care of the bowels and rest if the symptoms are severe4 ,when it is not so severe1 plenty of outdoor exercise is necessary and beneficial4 ,that takes them away from their cramped sedentary life and gives the sunshine1 good pure air1 and change of the scene4 ,horseback riding is a very good form of exercise1 but it should be slow riding4 ,tending the horse is also good1 and sleeping in the open air is excellent4 ,automobile riding is too straining and should not be indulged in4 #a4 ,blaud's pills are very much used4 ,the formula follows3 ,dried ,sulphate of ,iron #b drams ,carbonate of ,potash #b drams ,syrup ,sufficient ,mix thoroughly1 and make forty-eight pills4 ,take one to three pills1 three times a day after meals4 #b4 ,fowler's solution of arsenic is also very good remedy2 three to four drops three times a day4 ,it must be watched for bad symptoms and should only be taken under a physician's supervision4 ,diet4--,this should be good and varied to suit the special taste1 and as the stomach and bowels are usually disordered such food should be chosen as will best agree4 ,diet plays a very important part4 ,,pernicious ,,anaemia4--,this is characterized by great decrease of the red cells of the blood with a relatively high color index and the presence of large number of germs4 ,the causes are unknown4 ,condition4--,the body is not emaciated4 ,a lemon color of the skin is usually present4 ,the muscles are a dark red1 but all the other organs are pale and fatty4 ,the heart is large and fatty4 ,the liver and spleen are normal in size1 or only slightly enlarged with an excess of iron in the pigment4 ,the red cells may fall to one-fifth or less of the normal number4 ,the rich properties of the blood are fearfully decreased4 ,symptoms4--,stomach and bowels1 dyspepsia1 nausea and vomiting1 or constipation1 may precede other symptoms or they may last throughout the case4 ,the onset is gradual and unknown1 with gradually increasing weary feeling1 paleness and some difficulty in breathing and palpitation of the heart on exertion4 ,there is paleness of the skin and the mucous membranes1 the lips look pale1 no color4 ,the paleness becomes extreme1 the skin often having a lemon yellow tint4 ,the muscles are flabby2 the ankles are swollen1 you can see the arteries beat4 ,hemorrhages may occur into the skin1 mucous membrane and retina of the eye4 ,nervous symptoms are not common4 ,the pallor and weakness become extreme1 sometimes with intervals of improvement and death usually occurs4 ,the following is ,addison's description given by ,dr4 ,osler3 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #bea ,it makes its approach in so slow and insidious a manner that the patient can hardly fix a date to the earliest feeling of that languor which is shortly to become extreme4 ,the countenance gets pale1 and white of the eyes become pearly1 the general frame flabby rather than wasted4 ,the pulse perhaps larger1 but remarkably soft and compressible1 and occasionally with a slight jerk1 especially under the slightest excitement4 ,there is an increasing indisposition to exertion1 with an uncomfortable feeling of faintness or breathlessness in attempting it2 the heart is readily made to palpitate2 the whole surface of the body presents a blanched1 smooth and waxy appearance2 the lips1 gums and tongue seem bloodless1 the flabbiness of the solid increases1 the appetite fails1 extreme languor and faintness supervene1 breathlessness and palpitation are produced by the most trifling exertion1 or emotion2 some slight oedema 7swelling7 is probably perceived about the ankles2 the debility becomes extreme4 ,the patient can no longer rise from the bed2 the mind occasionally wanders2 he falls into a prostrate and half torpid state and at length expires2 nevertheless1 to the very last1 and after a sickness of several months' duration1 the bulkiness of the general frame and the obesity 7fat7 often present a most striking contrast to the failure and exhaustion observable in every other respect4 ,the disease is usually fatal4 ,treatment4--,the patient should remain in bed and should use a light nourishing diet1 taking food in small amounts and at stated intervals4 ,rest in bed is essential4 ,dr4 ,osler treated a case in the following way3 ,i usually begin with three minims 7drops7 of ,fowler's solution of arsenic three times a day and increase the dose to five drops at the end of the first week2 to ten at the end of the second week2 to fifteen at the end of the third week1 and if necessary go up to twenty or twenty-five4 ,symptoms of an overdose are rare2 vomiting and diarrhea occur4 ,then the medicine must be discontinued for a few days4 ,,secondary ,,anemia4 ,causes4--,hemorrhage form 7bleeding74 7a7 ,rapid bleeding from the rupture of an aneurism1 from a blow1 or eating into the blood vessels by an ulcer4 7b7 ,slow bleeding as from nose-bleed1 flow from the womb1 piles or in bleeders people who bleed readily4 #b4 ,inanition form4--,not nourished because of interference in taking food or assimilating food1 from cancer of the gullet1 or disease of the stomach4 #c4 ,toxic poison cases2 from acute and chronic diseases1 such as typhoid fever1 tuberculosis1 rheumatism1 syphilis1 malaria1 nephritis2 or chronic lead poisoning1 mercury1 arsenic1 and copper poisoning4 ,symptoms4--,there is pallor1 dizziness1 headache1 palpitation and dyspnoea1 difficult breathing on exertion2 there is weakness1 tendency to fainting1 poor appetite1 dyspepsia and constipation4 ,the red blood cells are diminished1 also the haemoglobin4 ,death may occur from a single hemorrhage4 #beb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,remove the cause and rest4 ,good fresh air1 good easily digested food4 ,the bowels must be kept regular4 ,iron and arsenic are good remedies if necessary4 ,it is not possible to give special directions4 ,a person in this condition needs a good physician4 ,there is no time to waste4 ,iron and arsenic are good remedies1 but they must be used intelligently and in proper doses4 ,blaud's pill is good in some cases4 ,it contains iron4 ,also ,fowler's solution of arsenic4 ,,leukaemia4--,an affection characterized by persistent increase in the white blood corpuscles1 associated with changes1 either alone or together1 in the spleen1 lymphatic glands and bone-marrow4 #a4 ,spleen and ,bone-,marrow1 7,spleen-,medullary7 type4--,the changes are especially localized in the spleen and in the bone-marrow while the blood shows a great increase in elements which are derived especially from the latter tissue4 #b4 ,lymphatic ,type4--,the changes in this type are chiefly localized in the lymphatic apparatus1 the blood showing an especial increase in those elements derived from the lymph glands4 ,causes--,unknown4 ,it is most common before middle age4 ,symptoms4--,either type may be acute or chronic4 ,the invasion may be gradual1 sometimes with disturbance of the stomach and bowels1 or nose-bleed4 7a7 ,the first type is the common one4 ,the spleen generally becomes enlarged2 it is sometimes tender and painful1 it may occupy over half of the abdominal cavity and varies in size after a hemorrhage1 diarrhea or after a meal4 ,there may be paleness of the face1 etc41 early and late nausea1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 and dysentery are common1 as is also ascites 7dropsy in the abdomen74 ,the pulse is rapid1 full and soft4 ,fever is usual4 ,hemorrhages occur in the skin1 retina1 pleura1 peritoneum1 etc4 ,headache1 dizziness1 short breathing1 and fainting may occur from the anemia4 ,the liver may be enlarged4 ,the blood shows a great increase in the white cells4 ,sometimes they are more numerous than the red blood cells4 7b7 ,lymphatic type is rare1 various groups of the lymph glands are enlarged1 usually separate1 but sometimes matted together2 others1 such as the tonsils may become large4 ,the blood shows an increase of the white cells1 but less than in the other form4 ,the spleen is usually somewhat enlarged4 ,recovery is rare2 the lymphatic cases may last only six or eight weeks4 ,the course is usually progressive for two or three years4 ,treatment4--,the same as for ,pernicious ,anaemia4 ,,false ,,leukaemia4 7,pseudo-,leukaemia74--,also called ,hodgkin's disease1 malignant lymphoma1 and general lymphadenoma4 ,this is a progressive anemia and enlargement of the lymph glands and the skin1 with secondary lymphoid growth in the liver1 spleen and other organs4 ,causes4--,males are more affected than females1 and usually young persons4 ,continual local irritation causes a local enlargement of the gland1 but the actual cause is unknown4 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #bec ,symptoms4--,the lymph glands of the neck1 arm-pit or groin are enlarged and without any pain1 followed by anemia1 loss of strength and slight fever4 ,the glands enlarge slowly or rapidly1 forming large masses1 while the growth extends to other regions4 ,the spleen may be felt2 the skin may be bronzed4 ,in cases with involvement of deep seated nodes the first symptoms may be those of pressure on blood vessels1 nerves1 trachea1 bronchial tubes or other structures4 ,treatment4--,cut them out if they are small and localized4 ,arsenic1 quinine1 cod-liver oil are good medicines4 ,,purpura4--,this is not strictly a disease1 but a symptom4 ,this includes a group of affections characterized by hemorrhages into the skin4 ,symptoms4--,there are hemorrhages into the skin1 and this takes the form of small blood spots underneath the skin1 7petechia7 and spots like the bursting of a blood vessel shows vibices or ecchymoses4 ,the first are in small minute points and appear1 as a rule1 in the hair follicles and unlike the erythemas 7redness7 do not disappear upon pressure4 ,another kind occurs as streaks1 while the ecchymoses are larger1 but similar in nature to the first kind4 ,they may be larger than a split pea1 and they range from a deep red to a livid bluish tint4 ,they assume a yellowish brown1 then a yellow color1 as they fade away and finally disappear4 ,this eruption appears in a series of crops and the legs are the usual seat4 #a4 ,symptomatic ,purpura4 7a7 ,infectious4 ,occurs in typhus fever1 endocarditis1 cerebro-spinal meningitis1 typhoid fever1 etc4 7b7 ,toxic2 from snake bites1 iodide of potash1 quinine1 copaiba1 bella donna1 ergot1 etc41 and with jaundice4 7c7 ,cachectic2 with cancer1 tuberculosis1 leukaemia1 false leukaemia1 scurvy1 etc4 7d7 ,neurotic2 with hysteria1 neuralgia1 and some organic disease4 7e7 ,mechanical2 due to violent effort and poor venous circulation4 #b4 ,type arthritic purpura4 7a7 ,simple ,purpura4 ,a mild form usually occurring in children1 sometimes with pains in the joints1 rarely any fever4 ,there is anemia1 disturbance of the stomach and purpuric spots on the legs1 often on the arms and trunks4 7b7 ,rheumatic purpura2 this usually occurs in men from twenty to forty years old4 ,there is usually pain and swelling of several joints1 temperature #aja to #ajc degrees1 purpuric eruption chiefly on the legs and about the affected joints1 often with hives and digestive disturbances3 7c7 ,henoch's purpura2 usually in children and is sometimes fatal4 ,there are recurrent joint pains and swelling1 disturbances of the stomach and bowels1 skin troubles resembling it1 and hemorrhage from mucous membrane4 #bed ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,purpura ,,haemorrhagic4--,this is a severe form1 usually seen in delicate girls4 ,the cause is unknown4 ,symptoms4--,weakness1 extensive purpuric spots 7small blood spots in the skin71 eruption1 hemorrhages from the mucous membranes which may cause secondary anemia1 slight fever1 slow clotting of the blood4 ,the duration is from ten to fourteen days4 ,death may occur within a day in cases marked by profuse bleedings into the skin and prostration4 ,treatment4--,remove the causes4 ,fresh air1 food and tonics1 etc4 ,this disease is serious and needs careful treatment from a physician4 ,,haemophilia4 ,bleeders4--,this is a hereditary disorder characterized by a tendency to persistent bleeding1 spontaneously or even after a slight injury4 ,causes4--,usually hereditary through many generations4 ,it is transmitted through daughters1 themselves usually not bleeders1 to their male children4 ,it is found most often in the ,anglo-,german races4 ,condition4--,the blood vessel walls are thin2 the skin is delicate1 clotting of the blood is usually retarded4 ,symptoms4--,it comes spontaneously or after only slight wounds2 the person is extremely delicate4 ,the bleedings occur from the skin1 or mucous membrane1 or from wounds1 but rarely during menstruation or confinement4 ,they vary from small spots to bleeding which may end fatally1 or in recovery with marked anemia4 ,there may be pain and swelling of the joints1 etc41 and this may leave deformities resembling deformed arthritis4 ,the result is worse the earlier the disease shows itself4 ,they may live to old age4 ,treatment4--,avoid1 as much as possible1 wounds and operations in bleeding families4 ,marriage of the women should be discouraged4 ,for bleeding3 rest1 ice1 tannic or gallic acid or adrenalin locally if the bleeding points can be reached4 ,plug the nostrils for nose-bleed both behind and in front4 ,,scurvy4 7,scorbutus74--,a constitutional disease characterized by weakness1 anemia1 sponginess of the gums and tendencies to bleeding4 ,causes4--,this disease has been called ,the calamity of sailors4 ,it has been known from the earliest times1 and has prevailed particularly in armies in the field and among sailors on long voyages4 ,it has become a very rare disease in the ,united ,states4 ,predisposing ,causes4--,overcrowding2 dark unhealthy rooms2 prolonged fatigue2 mental depression4 ,exciting ,cause4--,the lack of fresh vegetables1 poisoning from slightly tainted food1 or an infection4 ,the gums are swollen1 sometimes ulcerated1 skin is spotted1 bluish1 etc1 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #bee ,symptoms4--,it comes on gradually 7insidiously74 ,there is loss of weight1 progressively developing weakness and pallor1 very soon the gums are swollen and look spongy and bleed easily4 ,the teeth may become loose and fall out4 ,the breath is very foul4 ,the tongue is swollen1 but it may be red and not coated4 ,the skin becomes dry and rough and 7ecchymoses7 dark spots soon appear1 first on the legs1 and then on the arm and trunk and particularly about the hair follicles4 ,these are spontaneous or follow a slight injury4 ,in severe cases hemorrhages under the periosteum 7the covering of the bones7 may cause irregular swelling1 especially in the legs1 and these may break down and form ulcers4 ,the slightest bruise or injury causes hemorrhages into the injured part4 ,extravasion under the skin1 especially in the lower extremities may be followed by permanent hardness 7induration7 and stiffness due to connective tissue infiltration 7scurvy sclerosis74 ,there may be pains in the joints and often watery swelling 7oedema7 of the ankles4 ,bleeding from internal mucous membranes is less common than from the skin4 ,the appetite is poor1 palpitation of the heart and feebleness and irregularity of the pulse are prominent symptoms4 ,owing to the sore gums the patient is unable to chew the food4 ,the urine often contains albumin and is scanty and concentrated4 ,there are weariness1 depression1 headache and finally delirium or coma1 or symptoms due to hemorrhages within the brain2 or day and night blindness may be present4 ,recovery4--,the patient will recover if the cause can be removed1 unless it is far advanced4 ,death may result from complications4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,fresh or canned vegetables or fruit must be eaten4 ,treatment for the attack4--,dr4 ,osler1 of ,england1 says3 ,i think the juice of two or three lemons daily and a diet of plenty of meat and fresh vegetables will cure all cases unless they are far advanced4 ,for the stomach small quantities of scraped meat and milk should be given at short intervals1 and the lemon juice in gradually increasing quantities4 ,as the patient gains in strength you can give a more liberal diet1 and he may eat freely of potatoes1 cabbage1 water cresses1 and lettuce4 ,a bitter tonic may be given4 ,permanganate of potash or dilute carbolic acid forms the best mouth-wash4 ,penciling the swollen gums with a tolerably strong solution of nitrate of silver is very useful4 ,relieve the constipation by enemas4 ,,addison',s ,,disease4 ,diseases of the ,suprarenal 7above ,kidneys7 ,bodies4--,a constitutional disease characterized by great weakness1 stomach and bowel symptoms1 heart weakness1 and dark coloring of the skin4 ,causes4--,it usually occurs in men from twenty to forty years old4 ,the skin and mucous membrane and sometimes the serous1 like the pleura1 etc41 membranes are pigmented 7darkened74 ,symptoms4--,there is a gradual onset of weakness1 changeable symptoms in the stomach and bowels and darkening of the skin4 ,there is great feeling of fatigue and feeble irregular action of the heart2 nausea and vomiting and often absence of appetite and some diarrhea4 ,the abdomen may be painful and drawn back in the course of the disease4 ,the pigmentation 7coloring of the skin7 varies from the light yellow to dark brown1 olive or black4 ,it usually begins on the skin or regions naturally pigmented2 or where pressure is exerted by the clothing4 ,the mucous membranes are also pigmented4 ,death may occur from fainting1 extreme weakness1 convulsions or delirium or through tuberculosis4 ,usually death occurs within one year1 though this may occur in a few weeks to two years1 sometimes after intervals of improvement4 #bef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,this must be to meet the indications as they arise4 ,it is a serious disease and should be under the supervision of a competent physician4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,spleen4 #a4 ,rupture of the spleen4--,this may occur spontaneously from no apparent cause1 or from hurts received in cases of typhoid or malaria4 ,symptoms4--,severe pain1 and signs of intestinal hemorrhages4 #b4 ,acute inflammation of the spleen 7splenitis74--,this occurs in acute infections after injuries4 ,symptoms4--,they are pain1 tenderness1 and enlargement of the spleen4 ,treatment4--,treat the cause and relieve the pain4 ,as this is a serious and painful affection a physician should be called4 ,the pain is often relieved by a mustard poultice or hot fomentations4 ,the patient should remain in bed for acute inflammation of the spleen no matter what the cause4 #c4 ,chronic ,splenitis4 ,causes4--,it comes from malaria1 syphilis or leukaemia1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,there is the feeling of weight and symptoms of pressure on the lungs or bowel4 ,treatment4--,remove the cause4 ,if it comes from malaria1 attend to that1 etc4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,molasses and ,sulphur as a4--,take a pint of molasses to five cents' worth of sulphur1 and mix well4 ,a teaspoonful four times a day in the spring will do wonders towards purifying the blood4 #b4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,sassafras ,tea1 ,known all over as4--,sassafras tea made from the root and boiled to extract the strength4 ,drink freely of this for a few days in the spring4 ,it thins the blood1 and is a good tonic4 #c4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,herb ,tea ,used as4-- ,burdock ,root #b ounces ,yellow ,dock #b ounces ,slippery ,elm ,bark #a ounce ,mezeron ,root #a ounce ,licorice ,juice #a ounce ,simmer gently in three pints of water down to one quart2 when cold1 strain and add one-fourth ounce of iodine potassium4 ,a wineglassful may be taken three times a day4 ,this preparation is a fine blood purifier and can be relied upon4 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #beg #d4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,sweet ,fern for4--,make a tea of this and drink freely4 ,this is very good to take in the spring of the year1 as it thoroughly cleanses the system4 #e4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,doctor ,recommends ,senna and ,salts for3--,five cents' worth of senna leaves1 one tablespoonful of epsom salts in one quart of cold water2 cover and let stand over night1 then strain and put in bottles4 ,take a wine-glass full every morning until you feel well4 ,this is from ,mrs4 ,jonathan ,shaw1 she has used it with good results in her family4 ,a physician in ,england told her if people would use this the year round they would seldom need a doctor4 #f4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,remedy ,easy to ,make for4--,we always use one teaspoonful of cream of tartar1 two spoonfuls of sulphur1 and mix with syrup4 ,any size spoon will do4 ,take a teaspoonful at a dose4 ,this is an excellent remedy1 and should be taken before retiring2 about three times a week would be sufficient4 #g4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,beech ,bark and ,blackberry ,root a ,good4--,one gallon white beech bark 7after the rough bark is removed71 good big handful of blackberry root 7cut fine71 and also of sassafras root4 ,cover with cold water and steep to get the strength1 then strain4 ,when cool 7not cold7 add one pint baker's yeast and one cup sugar4 ,let it stand twenty-four hours in a warm place4 ,then strain and set in a cool place4 ,take a wineglassful three times a day before meals4 ,this has been highly recommended to me by a friend from ,kalkaska1 ,michigan4 #h4 ,blood ,purifier1 from a ,madison1 ,connecticut1 ,mother4--,take blackberry root1 black cherry bark1 spruce boughs1 wintergreens3 sarsaparilla roots2 steep in a large vessel1 till all the goodness is out2 strain and when lukewarm put in a cup of yeast1 let work and bottle up4 #i4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,how to make1 ,celery ,compound for a4-- ,celery ,compound #b ounces ,chamomile ,flower #a ounce ,sassafras ,root #a ounce ,senna ,leaves #a ounce ,mandrake #a ounce ,wintergreen ,essence #a ounce ,whisky #a gill ,white ,sugar #a pound ,hops #b handfuls ,steep three hours in four quarts of water1 strain1 add sugar1 when cold add wintergreen and whisky4 ,dose3--,one teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime4 #aj4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,another ,effective ,herb ,remedy4--,pour boiling hot water on four ounces of gentian root with two ounces of dried orange peel1 a sufficient amount of water should be used to exhaust the strength in the root and orange peel2 then boil in a porcelain pot until there is left one-half pint of the concentrated infusion to every ounce of gentian root used4 ,then to every one-half pint add one half ounce alcohol4 ,the effect of the alcohol is to coagulate it from a quantity of jelly looking substance which must be separated by straining4 ,this is one of the best strengtheners of the human system4 ,dose3--,one teaspoonful in an ounce of water4 #beh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #aa4 ,blood ,purifier1 ,burdock for4--,the root is the part employed eliminating very rapidly the specific poison from the blood4 ,best administered in decoction by boiling two ounces of the root in three pints of water1 to two pints4 ,dose3--,one tablespoonful four times a day4 ,burdock is a splendid blood purifier and is not expensive4 ,it can be purchased at any drug store for a reasonable amount4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,thyroid ,,gland4--,inflammation of the thyroid gland1 7,thyroiditis71--,acute inflammation of the gland1 simple or suppurative4 ,it may develop in a patient with goitre1 or acute infectious diseases1 or from other parts1 or from wounds4 ,the gland is enlarged and soft and may contain abscesses4 ,symptoms4--,pain1 tenderness1 and enlargement of the part or of all the gland4 ,fever may be present even in cases without signs of pus forming 7suppuration74 ,if there is great enlargement1 there may be symptoms of compression of vessel1 nerves or the windpipe4 ,treatment4--,if there is pus it must be carefully opened4 ,the patient must remain quiet in bed4 ,sometimes cold applications relieve4 ,do not use warm applications4 ,this disease is not frequent and the patient needs care and watching more than medicine4 ,,goitre 7,,bronchial74 ,causes4--,no satisfactory explanation can be given for this disease4 ,it seems to be more prevalent where lime-stone water is used4 ,heredity plays a part4 ,this is an enlargement of the thyroid gland4 ,chronic enlargement of the thyroid is sporadic4 ,cases are scattered and endemic in certain mountainous regions4 ,it affects young women most often4 ,a great excess in lime drinking water may be the cause4 ,it is very prevalent about the eastern shore of ,lake ,ontario and in parts of ,michigan4 ,it is a common complaint in this country4 ,symptoms4--,there is a gradual painless enlargement of the whole gland or one lobe1 etc4 ,it may press on the windpipe1 and cause difficult breathing1 also on the blood vessels and nerves4 ,recovery4--,this is usually favorable as to life1 but not so favorable as a cure4 ,it becomes chronic4 ,a sudden fatal ending may come4 ,,goitre1 ,,mothers' ,,remedies1--#a4 ,three ,ingredient ,remedy for4--,the following treatment is excellent1 but must be continued for several months3 ,extract of ,belladonna #a_/b dram ,compound ,ointment ,iodine #a_/b dram ,vaselin #a_/b ounce ,apply this to the affected parts several times a day4 ,if this treatment is kept up faithfully it is sure to help4 ,illustration3 ,thyroid ,gland4 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #bei #b4 ,goitre1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,wring a cloth from cold water and bind it around the neck every night when retiring4 ,this is a sure cure if continued for some time4 #c4 ,goitre1 ,inexpensive ,remedy for--,apply the following several times a day3 ,extract of belladonna one-half dram1 compound ointment of iodine two drams2 this treatment must be kept up several months4 ,the above treatment will be found very beneficial and is not an expensive one4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,goitre4--#a4 ,locally tincture of iodine2 paint some on the gland once or twice a day until it gets a little sore and keep it so for weeks1 or use cosmoline and put in it about one-quarter as much iodine and rub on4 ,lard will do instead of cosmoline4 ,the parts should be kept red and a little sore4 ,use also iodide of potash1 five grains1 three times a day internally1 while you are using external applications4 #b4 ,use the compound of tincture of iodine the same way1 externally4 ,this is not so strong and can be used longer with1 ,i think1 better results4 ,at the same time you may use this same medicine internally4 ,take one to two drops internally three times a day2 or you may take five grains of iodide of potash three times a day instead4 ,externally3 ,these applications must produce a little redness and be continued for some time4 #c4 ,an ,ointment4 ,the red iodide of mercury is also good to rub on the part4 ,this may be used if the others fail4 #d4 ,other medical remedies are used1 but they must be closely watched and must be used under the supervision of a doctor4 ,the thymus or thyroid extracts are thus used and with good results in many cases4 #e4 ,colorless ,iodine3 ,this does not stain1 but ,i have no faith in it4 ,it is used very much now and can be used freely4 ,it is simply1 druggists tell me1 iodide of potash made in solution1 dissolved1 and put on the part4 ,a great many cases of large goitres are now being operated upon with quite good success4 ,it is not done until other measures have failed1 unless the goitre is interfering with breathing and the blood supply4 #f4 ,this is very good1 both for internal and external use4 ,iodide of ,potash #bj drams ,iodine #a dram ,water enough for #c ounces ,mix thoroughly and shake bottle before using4 ,put some in two bottles2 one for internal and other for external use4 ,take internally five to ten drops in a little water before meals4 ,externally1 put on the enlarged neck1 night and morning1 unless it feels too sore1 when you can use it once a day or less4 #bfj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,exophthalmic ,,goitre4 7,parry's1 ,graves or ,basedows ,disease74--,it is characterized by exophthalmos 7bulging of the eyes71 ,goitre1 fast beating of the heart1 trembling and nervousness4 ,causes4--,it is most common in women from twenty to thirty4 ,several cases may occur in the same family4 ,the exact cause is unknown4 ,symptoms4--,acute cases4 ,sudden onset1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 the heart beats fast with throbbing arteries1 bulging of the eyes1 enlarged thyroid gland4 ,death may occur in a few days4 ,chronic ,cases4--,there is usually a gradual onset of tachy cardia1--fast beating of the heart1--pulse being #ajj to #ahj or more1 if excited4 ,later there are throbbing of the arteries and of the thyroid glands4 ,bulging of the eyeball is sometimes extreme4 ,there may be fever and usually is anemia1 emaciation1 weakness1 nervousness1 perspiration1 difficult breathing1 dark color of the skin4 ,it usually lasts several years4 ,spontaneous recovery may occur in six months to a year and is not common4 ,recovery is rare in advanced cases4 ,treatment4--,prolonged rest in bed1 with an ice bag constantly over the heart1 or better over the lower part of the neck and upper breast bone4 ,avoid all worry and excitement4 ,drugs are uncertain4 ,surgery is sometimes resorted to4 ,the thyroid extract has been used4 ,,myxoedema4--,this is a constitutional disease due to atrophy 7wasting away7 of the thyroid gland and characterized by swollen condition of the tissue under the skin1 wasting of the thyroid and mental failures4 ,three forms exist1 myxoedema proper1 cretinism and operative myxoedcma4 ,causes of ,cretinism4--,this may exist at birth 7congenital7 or it may develop at puberty1 and is due to the absence or loss of function of the thyroid gland4 ,sporadic 7here and there7 cretinism may follow an acute infectious disease or it may be congenital4 ,myxoedema may be hereditary and is most common in women4 ,symptoms1 7a7 ,cretinism4--,mental and bodily development is slow4 ,there is extraordinary disproportion between the different parts of the body4 ,the condition is sometimes not recognized until the child is six or seven years old1 then the slow development is noticed4 ,the tongue looks large and hangs out of the mouth4 ,the hair may be thin1 the skin very dry4 ,usually by the end of the first year and during the second year the signs of the cretinism become very marked and should be recognized4 ,the face looks large1 looks bloated1 the eyelids are puffy and swollen1 the nose is flat and depressed and thick4 ,teething is late1 and the teeth that do appear decay4 ,the fontanelles are open4 ,the abdomen is swollen1 the legs are short and thick1 the hands and feet are not developed and look pudgy4 ,the face is pale and has a waxy1 sallow tint4 ,the muscles are weak and the child cannot support itself4 ,above the collar bone there are pads of fat4 ,the child does not develop mentally and there may be one of the grades of idiocy and imbecility 7feeble-minded74 ,,blood ,,and ,,ductless ,,glands #bfa 7b7 ,myxoedema1 proper--,the skin is infiltrated1 causing loss of the lines of the facial expression1 skin is dry and harsh1 much thickened1 especially in the region above the collar bone4 ,the face is broad1 with coarse features1 the nose is broad and thick1 the mouth is large1 lips thick1 hair scanty and coarse1 slowness of motion and thought1 weak memory1 irritability1 headache1 suspiciousness1 followed sometimes by hallucinations1 delusion and dementia 7insane74 ,the disease may progress for ten or fifteen years4 ,death may occur early4 ,operative type4--,this rarely develops except the thyroid glands have been entirely removed and then only if no extra glands are present4 ,symptoms4--,are the same as that of cretinism4 ,treatment4--,an even1 warm climate4 ,thyroid extract1 to be given by a physician1 is the remedy4 ,after the recovery occasional small doses still may be necessary for some1 or in cretinism for life4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,nervous ,,system4 ,,neuralgia4--,pain occurring in the course of the nerves and in their area of distribution4 ,the pain has remission and intermissions1 and is due to some morbid affection of the nerves of sensation or their spinal or 7brain7 centers4 ,causes4--,the affection may depend upon some functional disturbance alone2 or it may be due to some organic disease of the nerve or to some disease or diseased state outside of the nervous system4 ,it occurs more frequently in women past the middle-age1 in those of a nervous tendency4 ,as stated1 it affects women more than men4 ,debility is a frequent cause4 ,neuralgia is frequently associated with the various forms of anemia4 ,it may occur at the onset of acute diseases like typhoid fever4 ,exposure to cold causes it in susceptible persons4 ,decayed teeth may cause neuralgia of the fifth nerve4 ,it also occurs in rheumatism1 gout1 lead poisoning1 and diabetes4 ,persistent neuralgia may be a feature of hidden ,bright's disease4 ,symptoms4--,pain is the chief and characteristic symptom4 ,it may develop suddenly and without warning1 or soreness or stiffness in the tissues surrounding may precede it4 ,there is a burning or violent sensation in the course of the affected nerve1 increased on exertion in acute cases4 ,in other cases the pain comes intermittently or in paroxysms1 and is of a darting1 stabbing character1 or accompanied by tingling sensations4 ,there may be a want of sensation of the skin in the affected region or over-sensitiveness over the entire nerve-trunk with certain painful points4 ,the attacks of pain may come only at long intervals of time1 but usually they occur every few minutes and last for some hours4 ,pain may be continued for hours or days in severe cases4 ,in rare cases it may persist for months or years1 being worse at a certain time each day1 especially in cases where malaria exists4 ,there is paleness or congestion of the part affected1 various eruptions1 and changes in the color of the hair occur and1 in advanced chronic cases1 symptoms of interference with the general nutrition also occur4 ,spasms of the adjacent muscles may accompany the severe paroxysms4 #bfb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,illustration3 ,the ,nervous ,system4 ,,nervous ,,system #bfc ,varieties4--,neuralgia may be classified according to its causes1 as neurotic1 toxic1 rheumatic1 etc42 or according to its location as trifacial1 intercostal1 sciatic1 and so on1 ,exposure to cold1 mechanical irritations1 tumors1 pressure on the nerves1 and wounds may lead to neuralgia4 ,it is more frequent in cold and damp climates than in dry and warm locations2 everyone should remember the causes4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,neuralgia4--#a4 ,lemon ,juice as ,liniment for4--,cut a lemon in two and squeeze juice on parts afflicted and rub in1 then place hot cloths over it4 ,i know this will cure the pain4 ,this is very good4 #b4 ,neuralgia1 ,salt and ,vinegar ,will ,relieve4--,a small sack of hot salt applied to the pain1 or steam with vinegar4 ,the heat from the salt is very effective and the moisture of the vinegar is also very good4 ,this simply produces a counter irritation4 #c4 ,neuralgia1 ,quinine ,will ,cure4--,use quinine three times a day4 ,it is well in taking quinine to take two grains three times a day for two days1 then take some good cathartic1 so as not allow the quinine to remain in the system4 ,this is very beneficial1 especially when neuralgia is due to malarial conditions4 #d4 ,neuralgia1 ,four ,ingredient ,remedy for4-- ,oil of ,peppermint #a ounce ,oil of ,mustard 7strong7 #a_/d ounce ,vinegar #a pint ,white of one egg4 ,beat egg and stir all together4 #e4 ,neuralgia1 ,good ,liniment for4-- ,essential ,oil of ,mustard #a dram ,tincture ,aconite #a dram ,glycerin #a ounce ,alcohol #d ounces ,mix and shake well before using4 ,this remedy is a valuable external preparation for all nervous and neuralgia pains1 rub twice a day until relieved4 #f4 ,neuralgia1 ,menthol ,liniment for4--,one dram of menthol liniment1 two ounces of alcohol4 ,this makes a very excellent liniment for many purposes4 ,for rheumatism1 neuralgia1 headache1 etc4 ,this liniment will be found very beneficial as the menthol is soothing and quieting1 and we all know that alcohol is very good to be applied for any of the above mentioned diseases4 #g4 ,neuralgia1 ,belladonna ,plaster for4--,melt three ounces of rosin plaster and add one-half ounce of extract of belladonna4 ,an excellent application in neuralgia and rheumatism4 #bfd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,general ,,treatment for ,neuralgia4--,remove the cause if possible4 ,if from anemia1 give tonics for that and try to cure that disease4 ,tonics with good nourishing food1 and proper surroundings are needed for anemia4 ,in malaria1 syphilitic or gouty patients1 constitutional treatment must be given for those diseases before the neuralgia will be better4 ,the systematic use of galvanic electricity1 properly used1 is the most valuable means at the physician's disposal1 especially in the descending current1 beginning with the mild current and gradually increasing in strength4 ,internally3 ,arsenic1 bromine1 ergotinc1 aconite1 gelsemium1 valerian1 ether1 cannabis indica and quinine are recommended4 ,opium may be used in the very severe forms1 but it must be used with caution1 or you will make your patient a drug fiend1 and his latter state will be worse than the first condition4 ,wet compresses1 vapor baths1 cold affusions1 wet cloths1 are highly recommended4 #a4 ,for the ,cure of an ,attack-- ,antipyrine #cj grains ,citrate of ,caffeine #bj grains ,make into ten powders4 ,take one everyone-half hour until #c doses are taken4 ,three 7#c7 doses at least should relieve the neuralgia4 #b4 ,antipyrine #cj to #fj grams ,bromide of ,potash #c drams ,mix3 and make into ten powders2 one every thirty minutes until relieved or until six doses have been taken2 this is better than the first prescription when there is much nervousness with the neuralgia or neuralgic headaches4 #c4 ,if caffeine in first prescription causes nervousness1 give this one3 ,antipyrine #cj to #fj grains ,citrate of ,caffeine #aj grains ,bromide of ,potash #c drams ,mix and make ten powders4 ,take one every half hour until relieved or until six doses have been used4 ,these are very effective prescriptions1 but if a person has any heart trouble ,i would not advise their use except under a physician's care4 7,sometimes a patient with neuralgia gets desperate1 and he will even resort to morphine74 ,antipyrine is one of the simplest coal tar remedies1 and most persons can safely take it4 ,persons who are subject to neuralgia or headaches need to take good care of themselves4 ,get plenty of rest and sleep4 ,neuralgia at first can be cured1 but when it once becomes chronic1 especially neuralgia of the face1 it is hard to cure and frequently makes life a constant misery4 ,plenty of outdoor life is essential4 ,in that way the system will be built up1 and when the body is strong the disease can be thrown off much easier4 ,a great many people depend too much upon strong medicines4 ,medicines are all right in their place1 but all the medicine in the world cannot cure a person unless that person does his or her part4 ,,nervous ,,system #bfe ,,special ,,diseases4 ,facial ,neuralgia4 7,neuralgia of the fifth pair of ,cranial ,nerves4 ,also known as ,trifacial ,neuralgia4 ,neuralgia of the ,trigeminus4 ,tic doloureux1 etc474--,this form is more frequent than all other forms combined1 this nerve being peculiarly susceptible to functional and organic disorders4 ,all three branches are very rarely affected together1 the ophthalmic 7eye7 branch being most often involved4 ,the symptoms depend upon the branch involved4 #a4 ,ophthalmic ,neuralgia ,pain1 7eye neuralgia pain74--,this pain is above the eye1 or frontal kind1 with a special painful point at the supraorbital 7above the eye7 notch4 ,sometimes the pain is very severe in the eye-ball4 #b4 ,supramaxillary ,neuralgia4--,in this the pain is along the infraorbital 7nerve beneath the eye7 nerve1 and there is a marked tender point at the opening in the bone 7infraorbital foramen7 beneath the eye4 ,a toothache-like pain in the upper teeth is common in this variety4 #c4 ,inframaxillary 7lower maxillary7 ,neuralgia4--,this is characterized by a scattered 7diffused7 pain along the inferior dental 7teeth7 branch1 and extends from the temporal 7side forehead7 region over the side of the face to the chin1 with pain in the lower teeth and side of the tongue4 ,the pain in this nerve may come on without any special cause1 or it may come after excitement of a physical or mental nature4 ,disorders of nutrition occur4 ,the circulation is interfered with and the face1 at first pale1 becomes red4 ,eruptions may appear along the course of the nerve1 while salivation and running 7lachrymation7 of the eyes are often prominent symptoms4 ,spasms of muscles of the face 7tic doloureux7 may accompany the paroxysms and this is the most terrible form of nerve pain4 ,the attacks may be mild or very severe and sometimes sudden4 ,this is a terrible disease1 especially when it has existed for some time4 ,a person with severe pain in the face should always attend to it immediately1 before it becomes chronic4 ,treatment4--,it is directed towards removing the cause1 if possible4 ,chronic cases are difficult to cure4 ,the patient should be careful not to take cold1 keep strong and healthy by regular hours for sleep1 good sufficient clothing4 ,the general health must be improved4 ,these directions apply to all kinds of neuralgia4 ,,intercostal ,,neuralgia4--,a neuralgia of one or more of the intercostal nerves4 ,these nerves run in a groove in the lower edge of the ribs4 ,causes4--,it may develop without any special cause4 ,it comes in anemia1 after exposure to cold1 from affection of the vertebrae1 ribs1 spinal cord1 or from the pressure of tumors1 or aneurism of the aorta4 ,this is next in importance to neuralgia of the fifth nerve1 and occurs more often in women and very common in those who have hysteria4 ,it is more common on the left side and mostly in the nerves situated from the fifth to the ninth intercostal space4 ,if it is located in the nerves distributed to the mammary glands it gives rise to neuralgia of the mammary gland4 ,the flying darts of pain in the chest 7pleurodynia7 are to be regarded as neuralgic in character4 #bff ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,the pain is usually very severe1 especially on movement of the intercostal 7between the ribs7 muscles4 ,with this pain1 as a rule1 an eruption 7herpes7 appears along the course of the affected nerve and this is supposed to be due to the extension of the inflammation from the nerve-ends to the skin4 ,pain1 when pressed upon1 is most marked near the spinal vertebral1 the breastbone 7sternal7 end and the middle part of the nerve4 ,the trouble may continue a long time after the eruption 7herpes7 has disappeared1 for it is very obstinate4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,intercostal ,neuralgia4--,this consists in using remedies that will cause counter-irritation4 ,electricity and pain destroying 7anodynes7 remedies are indicated in chronic cases4 ,apply heat for pain in the breasts4 ,for the eruption an ointment like oxide of zinc can be used4 ,local ,treatment4--,a mustard plaster is frequently good to use4 ,it produces the counter-irritation desired4 ,application of dry heat from hot cloths2 a hot sand bag may help in some cases4 ,a rubber bag containing hot water can also be used4 ,fomentations of hops1 etc41 applied hot and frequently changed to keep them hot are beneficial in some cases4 ,i have found in some cases that an adhesive plaster put over the sore parts relieves the severe pain4 ,porous plasters are also good4 ,tincture of ranunculus bulbosus 7buttercup7 is a good remedy4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water1 and take two teaspoonfuls every hour4 ,illustration3 ,sciatic ,nerve4 ,,sciatica4--,this is as a rule a neuritis of the sciatic nerve or of its cords of origin4 ,it is characterized by pain chiefly along the course of the sciatic nerve4 ,causes4--,it occurs most commonly in adult males4 ,the person may have a history of rheumatism or gout in many cases4 ,exposure to cold after heavy muscular work or exertion1 or a severe wetting are common causes4 ,the nerves in the pelvis may be compressed by large tumors of the ovaries or womb1 by other tumors1 or by the child's head during confinement4 ,occasionally hip joint disease causes it4 ,the nerve1 as a rule1 is swollen1 reddened1 and in a condition of interstitial neuritis4 ,the pain may be most severe where the nerves emerge from the hip bone1 behind1 or in the inner back1 and middle part of the thigh4 ,,nervous ,,system #bfg ,symptoms4--,pain is the most constant and troublesome4 ,it is sometimes very severe4 ,the onset is usually gradual1 and for a time there is only a slight pain in the back of the thigh2 soon the pain becomes more intense1 extends down the thighs1 and leg and reaches to different parts of the foot4 ,the very sensitive spots can often be pointed out by the patient1 and on pressure these spots are very painful4 ,it is gnawing and burning in character1 usually constant1 but sometimes it comes in paroxysms1 and is often worse at night4 ,walking usually causes great pain4 ,the knee is bent and the patient treads on his toes4 ,as a rule it is an obstinate trouble1 and it may last for months1 or even with slight remissions for years4 ,in the severer forms the patient must remain in bed and such cases are very trying for both patient and doctor4 7,see ,mothers' ,remedies under ,neuralgia above74 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4 ,cautions for ,sciatica4--,remove all causes if you can4 ,rheumatism and gout1 if the patient have them1 should be treated4 ,the patient should not overwork or expose himself to wet1 damp weather4 ,keep every part dry4 ,rest in bed with the whole leg fixed is a valuable mode of treatment in many cases4 ,hot water bags from the hip to the knee placed along the painful nerve1 sometimes gives great relief4 ,mud baths are beneficial4 ,hot ,springs baths relieve many cases4 ,fly blisters placed along the track of the nerve relieve the pain in many cases4 ,fomentations of smartweed and hops are good1 but they must be changed often so as to be hot4 ,wet or dry cupping is a help in many cases4 ,it draws the blood from the inflamed nerve4 ,morphine given hypodermically will relieve the pain1 but it is a dangerous medicine to use in a chronic case4 ,the patient will be very likely to form the habit1 and that is worse than the sciatica4 ,by care and treatment most cases can be greatly helped and cured4 ,rhus tox 7poison ivy7 is very good in minute doses in cases where it is impossible to remain in one position for any length of time4 ,ten drops of the tincture in a glass two-thirds full of water and two teaspoonfuls given every hour4 ,i have helped many cases with this remedy4 ,the hot iron along the track of the nerve is helpful4 ,electricity is better in a chronic case where there is wasting of the legs1 and it should be combined with massage4 ,the galvanic current should be used4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,nervousness4 #a4 ,catnip ,tea for4--,a tea made of catnip will quiet the nerves4 ,this is good for women when they are apt to be nervous4 #b4 ,nervousness1 ,hops ,will ,stop4--,purchase a small package of hops at any drug store1 and make a tea of it1 drinking frequently in tablespoonful doses4 ,it is a harmless remedy1 and should be used more freely by nervous people4 ,the hops are very soothing4 ,nervous mothers should never be without this4 ,it is surprising to see how few people know the value of some of these simple home remedies4 #c4 ,nervousness1 ,effective ,remedy for4-- ,spirits of ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,comp4 ,spirits of ,lavender #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,valerian #a ounce ,sulphuric ,ether #a_/b ounce ,mix4 ,dose1 one or two teaspoonfuls every three hours4 #bfh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the foregoing remedy is very effective1 as spirits of camphor and the tincture valerian quiet the nerves4 ,the sulphuric ether also has a soothing effect4 ,this combination makes a fine tonic1 but should not be taken too long1 as it is quite strong4 #d4 ,nervousness1 ,five ,ingredient ,remedy ,that ,relieves4--,in extreme nervous debility with tendency to fainting fits1 use the following3 ,spirits of ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,aromatic ,spirits of ,ammonia #a_/b ounce ,spirits of ,lavender ,compound #a ounce ,tincture ,valerian #a ounce ,tincture ,castor #a ounce ,mix4 ,dose4--,from one to three teaspoonfuls at intervals of from fifteen minutes to three hours1 according to urgency of symptoms4 ,this mixture should be kept on hand by all persons subject to fainting fits4 ,spirits of camphor and aromatic spirits of ammonia stimulates the heart1 while the tincture of valerian quiets the nervous system4 #e4 ,nervousness1 ,lady's ,slippers ,breaks up4--,a decoction is made with two ounces of the root1 sliced1 to two pints of water1 boiled to one and one-half pints4 ,dose3 ,one tablespoonful four times a day4 ,has been used with marked success in epilepsy and in other various nervous diseases4 ,this is used very extensively for nervous people1 and has proven very successful4 ,,headache4--,this term means a pain in the head1 all over the head1 or at one particular spot4 ,it may be only a symptom of a general constitutional derangement1 some disease of some other organ1 a temporary inability of some organ like the stomach1 liver1 bowels1 etc41 to do work1 or it may be due to some local affection depending upon some trouble with the skull and its contents4 ,it is frequently but a symptom of some other trouble4 ,it occurs in fevers1 infectious diseases1 brain disease1 etc4 ,there are different varieties depending upon the causes4 ,sick ,headache4 ,nervous ,headache4 ,catarrhal ,headache4 ,congestive ,headache4 ,neuralgic or ,gastric 7stomach7 ,headache4 ,bilious ,headache4 ,bowel ,headache4 ,womb ,headache4 ,rheumatic ,headache4 ,,nervous ,,system #bfi ,,catarrhal ,,headache and ,,rheumatic ,,headache may be treated together4 ,this is due to exposure to a draught of air1 walking against the sharp and keen wind1 by getting the feet or other parts of the body wet1 sudden suppression of perspiration about the head1 or by some other exposure such as might result from cold1 influenza or attack of rheumatism4 ,there may be aching pains and a feeling of heavy weight in the forehead2 tearing1 stitching pains above the eyes1 in the cheek bones2 sometimes the skull feels as if it would fall to pieces4 ,in the rheumatic variety the scalp is sore and tender1 tearing throbbing pains or hard aching pains4 ,there is some fever1 dry skin1 the pulse is faster4 ,treatment4--,get into a sweat by hot drinks of lemonade and hot foot baths4 ,apply cold or warmth to the head1 lie down and keep quiet4 ,medicine4--,aconite in doses of one-tenth of a drop to an adult every hour will frequently abort it3 open the bowels with salts4 ,remain in bed4 ,,nervous ,,headache4--,this may occur as a sick headache or be simply a nervous headache3 ,this occurs oftenest in a nervous person1 or in persons who are run down by different causes1 such as diseases1 overwork1 worry1 trouble1 etc4 ,it is not periodic1 and has no fixed type1 but breaks out at indefinite intervals1 and is excited by almost any special cause such as motions1 mental exertions1 menses1 excitement1 overdoing1 over-visiting1 want of sleep4 ,it is often due to eye strain in persons who have poorly fitted1 or who do not wear glasses4 ,it appears in any part of the head1 usually one-sided1 or it may be all over the head1 which feels enlarged and sometimes as if a band was around it4 ,the least mental effort makes it worse4 ,sometimes there is a feeling as if a nail was being driven into the head2 head is too big2 eyes feel heavy and the lids droop2 sees double2 hard to keep eyes open4 ,this kind of headache1 or sick-headache1 can be brought on suddenly by womb trouble1 especially if the womb has fallen from a jar1 fall1 etc4 ,the patient often moans and cries1 laments and simply cannot stand thc pain4 ,in some cases the menses cause it1 and it appears at every menstrual period4 ,treatment4--,the patient should be quiet and remain in bed in a darkish room4 ,womb troubles and other diseases that cause it such as protruding piles1 etc41 should be attended to4 ,tincture gelsemium is a good remedy4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water1 and take two teaspoonfuls every half hour until better4 ,a tea made from lady's slipper is also effective in some cases1 used freely4 ,bromide of potash in ten-grain doses one-half hour apart1 for three doses1 if necessary1 is quieting in many attacks4 ,mustard plaster to back of the neck4 ,,congestive ,,headache4--,in this kind there is or seems to be too much blood in the head4 ,the patient may be stupid1 with a flushed face4 ,if conscious1 the brain feels as if it was rising or falling1 especially upon the motion of the head4 ,the top of the head sometimes feels as if it would fly off4 ,the head throbs and beats violently4 ,the hands and feet may be cold1 the face flushed or pale1 the eyes bright1 the pulse is generally heavy1 full and fast1 or it may be feeble1 slow and intermittent4 #bgj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--#a4 ,the patient should remain in bed in a dark room1 with the head usually high4 ,cold should be applied to the head and heat to the hands and feet4 ,move the bowels with salts and1 if necessary1 give an enema also4 ,it is well to give the foot-bath before going to bed4 ,if these things do not relieve the headache a doctor should be called1 for it may mean something serious4 ,a hot mustard foot-bath and a mustard plaster applied to the nape of the neck are of great value4 ,in severe cases an ice bag or very cold water1 applied to the forehead and temples will very often give great relief4 #b4 ,spirits of ,camphor #a ounce ,spirits of ,lavender #b ounces ,alcohol #b ounces ,wet the top of the head with it4 #c4 ,camphor #a dram ,oil of ,peppermint #a dram ,chloroform #a-a_/b ounces ,alcohol enough for #c ounces ,shake the bottle and apply a little of the liquid to the place4 ,horseback riding and walking are good for nervous girls and women4 ,,neuralgic ,,headache4--,this commonly comes periodically1 usually1 one- sided4 ,it may occur at the same hour for several days in succession4 ,the pains are of all kinds4 ,it may start in the morning or at any time4 ,it involves more especially the eyes1 side of the head1 face1 and goes into the teeth and neck4 ,it comes in persons subject to neuritis in other parts or neuralgia4 ,treatment4--,build up the system with tonics in the interval4 ,lead a quiet restful life4 ,acetanilid in five-grain doses frequently relieves it4 ,this is a dangerous medicine to use1 except under a doctor's supervision4 ,spigelia in doses of one-twelfth of a drop of the tincture is good for left-sided attacks2 two doses are enough1 one-half hour apart4 ,,stomach ,,or ,,gastric ,,headache4--,this1 as the name indicates1 is due to some acute or chronic trouble with the stomach4 ,it is caused by over-loading the stomach1 or eating food that does not agree1 such as fat meat1 gravies1 starchy food1 warm bread1 pastry1 etc41 or it may be due to dyspepsia4 ,the tongue is generally coated1 the mouth tastes bitter4 ,if it is acute and the stomach is full1 take a common emetic like warm water1 salt water or mustard water4 ,if it is due to decomposed food1 drink lots of warm water and take an enema and also a dose of salts4 ,if there is much gas in the stomach1 take some baking soda in a glass of warm water2 one drop doses of tincture of nux vomica every half hour for three hours often relieves4 ,,nervous ,,system #bga ,,headache ,,from ,,constipation4--,this is frequent4 ,there is generally a dull1 heavy feeling in the forehead1 the head feels full and sometimes dizzy1 the patient feels blue and morose1 the tongue is coated on its back part1 mouth tastes bitter1 patient is drowsy and stupid and work goes hard4 ,a free passage from the bowels relieves the headache4 ,treatment4--,cure the constipation as directed in another part of the book4 ,take a good full enema of warm soap suds and water1 and one drop of tincture of nux vomica every hour for six hours during the attack4 ,,bilious ,,headache4--,this is so-called because the bilious symptoms are the most prominent4 ,it may be caused by violent anger1 disputes1 excessive eating causing congestion of the liver2 abuse of spirits2 some persons are of a bilious constitution and the least error in diet and habit produces such an attack4 ,the pain may be violent or dull1 the head may throb terribly2 the whites of the eyes have a yellowish look1 and the face may be of a dark brown hue1 the patient may vomit bile4 ,the vomiting causes more brain distress4 ,the mouth is bitter1 the tongue coated yellowish1 the breath smells badly4 ,bowels may be irregular4 ,treatment4--,a free movement of the bowels often relieves4 ,first take an enema and then one-half ounce of epsom salts4 ,do not eat anything but drink all the water you may wish4 ,a tea made of blue flag is often of benefit4 ,the diet should be regulated so as not to overload the stomach and liver and the bowels should move freely daily4 ,,womb ,,headache4--,women who suffer from womb troubles such as leucorrhea1 torn cervix1 falling womb displacements and diseases of the inner womb1 ovaries and tubes1 suffer from all kinds of headache4 ,the pain may be in the nape of the neck1 the back part of the head and on the top behind 7occiput74 ,it may come on suddenly when the womb is displaced by a sudden fall or over-lifting1 etc4 ,the woman should then go to bed and lie down with her arms crossed over her chest1 with the knees drawn up and weight resting upon them and chest with the buttocks elevated1 7knee-chest- position74 ,this replaces the womb4 ,the other troubles should be corrected or these headaches will keep on4 ,the womb and its appendages are the cause of many kinds of headaches1 neuralgias1 dyspepsia1 and constipation2 correct the troubles and the headache will disappear4 ,,menstrual ,,headaches4--,these are very common4 ,they may be regular every month1 and they are then caused by some trouble with the womb or ovaries1 or may be due to a run-down condition or heredity4 ,it comes sometimes from suppression of the menses as a consequence of some violent emotion1 fright1 anger1 grief1 or by exposure to wet1 draughts of air1 privations1 over-fatigue1 etc4 ,it may last for several days4 ,the headache may be mild or severe4 ,treatment4--,a foot bath or sitz bath is very good1 with free drinking of pennyroyal tea after the bath1 and when in bed4 ,place warmth to the feet1 moist heat over the abdomen1 such as a hot water bag or fomentations4 ,remain quietly in bed4 ,if constipated1 take an enema4 ,frequently a free bowel movement gives much relief in this trouble4 ,during the interval doctor the patient for the trouble causing the headache for which see another part of this book1 ,diseases of ,women4 #bgb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies1 #a4 ,headache1 ,paregoric and ,soda for4--,a teaspoonful of paregoric1 with one-half teaspoonful of baking soda in a tumbler of water1 ,may be taken all at once or sipped slowly4 #b4 ,headache1 ,hops ,good for4--,make a strong decoction of hop tea1 and take a wineglassful every half hour until relieved4 ,this is an old tried remedy and a good one4 #c4 ,headache1 ,mustard ,excellent for4--,place a mustard plaster on the back of the head1 also bathe the feet in mustard water and stay in a darkened room1 and avoid all excitement and noise4 ,the one essential thing is to get the nerves quieted2 take as little food as possible for twenty-four hours1 giving the stomach an opportunity to rest1 as most of the headaches come from a disordered stomach4 #d4 ,headache1 ,peppermint ,beneficial for1--,bathe the head in strong peppermint4 ,then apply cloths wrung from water as hot as can be endured4 ,hot or cold applications are known to be very beneficial4 ,after the cloths are taken off1 the soothing effect can be further enhanced by gentle rubbing of the forehead4 #e4 ,headache1 ,cold ,application in ,case of4--,apply cold applications on the forehead and over the eyes4 ,these cold applications have been known to give relief in a very few minutes to many people suffering with severe headaches4 ,it is well to continue the treatment2 even after relief has been obtained1 for at least a half hour4 ,gentle rubbing of the head is very good1 also4 #f4 ,headache1 ,castor ,oil ,will ,relieve4--,one tablespoonful of castor oil4 ,have used this and found relief4 ,this remedy gives relief as the castor oil carries off the food that is distressing the stomach4 ,it is well to take two tablespoonfuls of lime-water in a glass of milk three times a day for about a week after the castor oil has operated4 ,,sick ,,headache4 7,migraine4 ,hemicrania74--,migraine is a peculiar form of severe paroxysms of unilateral 7one side7 headache often associated with disorders of sight4 ,causes4--,it is frequently hereditary1 and it has occurred through several generations4 ,women and members of nervous families are usually attacked4 ,many of the headaches from eye-strain are of this type1 ,it is often inherited1 and may last from puberty to the menopause4 ,some authors claim that decay of the teeth without toothache will cause it4 ,adenoid growths in the pharynx and particularly abnormal conditions of the nose will cause it4 ,many of the attacks of severe headaches in children are of this nature1 and the eyes1 nose and throat should be examined when children or older persons suffer from this complaint4 ,mental emotion1 physical or mental fatigue1 disorders of the female genital organs1 eye-strain1 etc41 loud noises1 toothache1 act as predisposing causes4 ,some think it a poisonous condition due to the absorption of poisons from the stomach and intestines1 and others regard it as a nervous condition due to anemia and all conditions which weaken the resistance of the nervous system4 ,,nervous ,,system #bgc ,symptoms4--,the premonitory symptoms1 which may last a few hours or a day or more1 are sleepy feelings of discomfort1 uneasiness1 weariness1 chills1 vertigo 7dizziness71 disturbance of the sight or disturbances of the senses4 ,the real attack may follow quickly1 beginning with the characteristic headache1 at first one sided1 located in one spot in the temple1 eye or back of the head1 but spreading1 as it increases in severity1 until it involves all of one side of the head and occasionally both sides4 ,the pain is usually constant and of great severity and it is increased by motion1 noises1 light1 or mental strain4 ,the skin over the painful part is very sensitive4 ,there are loss of appetite1 nausea and vomiting4 ,if the stomach has a great deal of food in it1 vomiting relieves the pain sometimes4 ,in the spasmodic form the affected side is painful1 the skin is cool1 the pupil is dilated1 and the flow of saliva is increased4 ,in the paralytic form the affected side is flushed1 hot1 the vessels are dilated and the pupils are contracted4 ,there is great weakness1 prostration and depression4 ,the urine may be abundant or suppressed1 temporarily4 ,the results of treatment in this disease are uncertain1 as the attacks are likely to occur in spite of treatment4 ,they usually cease in old age1 and in women they may stop after the menopause4 ,the attacks in women are likely to occur at or near the menstrual periods4 ,first ,thing to do in ,sick ,headache4--,it is well to remain in a darkened room away from noise1 etc4 ,if the head throbs and beats very hard1 either a cold ice bag or hot applications often bring relief4 ,a mustard plaster at the base of the brain with a hot foot-bath often helps4 ,some people by stroking the forehead and temples have the power to ease the pain1 producing quiet and sleep4 ,if the bowels are costive1 salts should be taken to move them1 or they can be moved by an enema1 if salts are not at hand4 ,if the stomach is full1 or tastes sour1 drink a lot of warm water and vomit1 or produce vomiting by tickling your throat with your finger1 after having taken a large quantity of warm water for sometimes warm water thus taken fails to cause vomiting4 ,if there is no food in the stomach1 but there is sour and bilious vomiting1 the warm water will frequently help4 ,for a sour stomach or when it is full of gas1 a teaspoonful of baking soda in some hot water will often feel very pleasant and grateful4 ,the patient should keep absolutely quiet after these are done1 and often they fall into a refreshing sleep4 #bgd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,emergency ,,medicines4--,if anemia is the cause1 give tonics such as iron and arsenic4 ,if the patient feels faint and nauseated1 a small cup of strong hot coffee gives relief1 sometimes4 ,antipyrin1 given early in doses of two and one-half grains often relieves4 ,take another dose in one-half hour if necessary4 ,but such remedies are hard on the heart4 ,,treatment4 ,preventive in ,sick ,headache4--,the patient is often aware of the causes that bring on an attack4 ,such causes should be avoided4 ,a great many people who are afflicted with this trouble are not only careless in their eating1 eating anything and everything and at all times--at meal time and between meals--but also careless in their habits of life4 ,patients should avoid excitement1 like card parties1 etc41 staying up late1 or reading exciting books4 ,the meals should be regular1 no food taken that is hard to digest4 ,pies1 cakes1 puddings1 gravies1 ham1 pork1 sausage1 and fried foods must be avoided4 ,rich1 greasy foods will not do for such persons to eat4 ,strong tea and coffee are bad4 ,plenty of water should be taken between meals4 ,at meals it is better to take no water unless it is hot water4 ,every morning on arising it is well to drink a large quantity of either cold or hot water4 ,this washes out the stomach1 bowels and kidneys1 and stimulates them to better perform their functions4 ,the bowels must be kept regular1 one or more passages a day and at a regular hour4 ,sometimes1 especially in younger persons1 the eyes are at fault and may need glasses4 ,frequently it is caused by overwork in school in young girls1 especially during their menstrual periods4 ,social duties cause them in many women1 and then strong tea or coffee1 or headache powders1 or tablets1 are taken to keep up or to stop the pain1 making the patient more liable to the attacks in the future2 and then still more tea1 coffee1 and headache remedies are taken until the patient is a slave to the remedies taken to help her4 ,a great many of these headaches can be helped by simple measures1 and the time between the attacks1 in about all cases1 made longer if the patient will but work with the physician1 not only at the time of the attack1 but in the interval4 ,the clothing should be comfortable4 ,the feet should always be kept dry4 ,this applies especially to neuralgia4 ,in fact the above measures of prevention and care apply to all kinds of headaches and neuralgias4 ,prevention is worth more than the cure4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,sick ,headache1 ,hop ,tea ,will ,relieve4--,hop tea is very good if a good strong decoction is made4 ,a wineglassful may be taken every half hour or hour until relieved4 ,this is very easily prepared1 as the hops may be purchased at any drug store4 #b4 ,sick ,headache1 a ,favorite ,remedy for4--,aconite liniment or aconite rubbed on the forehead will relieve the pain in the head almost instantly4 ,one drop of the tincture of nux vomica in a teaspoonful of water every five or ten minutes will quickly relieve4 ,nux vomica is good only when the headache comes from constipation and stomach trouble and too high living4 ,,nervous ,,system #bge #c4 ,sick ,headache1 ,aromatic ,spirits of ,ammonia for4--,for a nervous headache there is nothing better for immediate relief than fifteen or twenty drops of the aromatic spirits of ammonia4 ,this relieves the pain and quiets the nerves and stimulates the heart4 #d4 ,sick ,headache1 ,camphor ,application for4--,a very simple but effective remedy is a cloth wet with spirits of camphor and sprinkled with black pepper applied to the head gives almost instant relief4 #e4 ,headache1 ,soda and ,peppermint for4--,one teaspoonful 7level7 of soda in two-thirds glass of hot water1 add five or eight drops of oil of peppermint and a little sugar4 ,drink quite warm4 ,this has been often tried and proven to be a success4 ,the soda will relieve any gas in the stomach and the peppermint aids digestion and relieves sickness of the stomach4 #f4 ,sick ,headache1 ,lemon ,good for4--,one lemon before breakfast will help to keep off sick headache4 ,have never found a remedy to cure sick headaches4 ,a sack of hot salt will always help the pain4 ,the lemon will help to tone up the stomach and the salt applied to the head will help the pain by relieving the congestion4 ,it is always well to take a good cathartic after a spell of sick headache4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,sick ,headache4-- #a4 ,antipyrine #be grains ,citrate of ,caffeine #aj grains ,bromide of ,potash #be grains ,mix and make into five powders4 ,one powder as needed4 7,you might take second one in three hours47 ,this is not good when it is bilious sick headache4 ,in fact1 it would make it worse4 ,it is good for sick headache and neuralgia due to eye or nerve strain1 but then the first remedy1 antipyrine1 can be left out4 ,it is not needed4 ,i would then put twice as much of the bromide of potash1 fifty grains1 and take a powder every two hours until better4 #b4 ,citrate of ,caffeine #a_/b dram 7#cj grains7 ,phenacetine #fj grains ,bicarbonate of soda #fj grains ,aromatic powder #ab grains ,mix and make twelve powders4 ,take one every three hours4 ,this is good4 ,sometimes it is depressing on the heart for some people1 due to the phenacetine4 ,acetanilid can be substituted in same dose4 7,the homeopathic treatment is very successful in relieving spells of sick headache4 ,see chapter on ,homeopathy47 #c4 ,sodium ,phosphate1 taken every morning1 about one-half to one teaspoonful in hot water4 ,it is good for the bowels and liver4 #d4 ,prescription for the ,liver and ,bowels in ,sick ,headache4-- ,sulphate of soda #cj grains ,salicylate of soda #aj grains ,sulphate of ,magnesia #a grain ,benzoate of ,lithia #e grains ,tincture of ,nux ,vomica #c minims ,distilled water #d ounces ,this mixture should be made up in large quantity and placed in a siphon by one of the concerns which charge soda water1 and from one-quarter to one-half a glass of this water1 at ordinary temperature1 is to be taken every morning at least one-half an hour before breakfast2 enough being taken to insure an adequate bowel movement during the forenoon4 ,this ought to be a good combination to use regularly4 #bgf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,dr4 ,hare gives the following recommendations4 ,probably no single source of pain compares in its frequency to headache1 chiefly because it is essentially a symptom of diseases or functional disturbances4 ,it may come from constipation or eye strain1 from brain disease1 anemia1 uremia1 too much blood in the head1 etc4 ,in many cases a mild laxative to thoroughly empty the bowels is necessary4 ,sometimes the urine will be deficient in solids and liquids1 so that the effete and poisonous material are retained in the blood1 which produce headache4 ,for such cases if the urine is acid1 the frequent use of ,vichy water1 to which is added a little bicarbonate of potassium1 about five grains to a drink1 as a diuretic will prove of great service4 ,if the urine is alkaline 7and this you can tell by using a red litmus paper which will turn blue if it is alkaline7 ten grain doses of benzoate of ammonium three 7#c7 times a day are often useful4 ,,nerve ,,tumors 7,neuroma74--,a morbid increase in the tissue-elements of the peripheral 7the external surface7 nerves4 ,varieties4 ,true and ,false ,nerve ,tumors4--,true nerve tumors 7neuromata7 are composed of nerve-fibres provided with a medullary 7marrow7 sheath or of nerve tissue2 false nerve tumors are composed of other structure than nerve tissue1 are usually of secondary origin1 extending to the nerve from nearby structures4 ,symptoms4--,the true nerve tumors may be hereditary or due to wounds or blows and amputation4 ,they may give rise to no symptoms1 or may cause intermittent pain4 ,pressure increases this pain1 when the condition of the nerve fibre is interfered with4 ,loss of local sensation and power may develop4 ,it is sometimes possible to feel the little nodular growths1 and they can be seen when they are superficial4 ,they may give no pain1 or they may become very sensitive4 ,they may become chronic and they are very liable to do so4 ,some of them may disappear4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,nerve ,tumor4--,the severe forms should be cut out2 others can be let alone4 ,,neuritis 7,inflammation of the ,nerves4 ,neura-,nerves2 ,itis-,inflammation4 ,inflammation of the ,bundles of ,nerve ,fibres74--,nagel describes it as an inflammation of the nerves of an acute or chronic nature1 associated with more or less degeneration1 change in the nerve fibrils of the affected nerves4 ,,nervous ,,system #bgg ,causes4--,an injury to the nerves1 frequent muscular strains1 exposure to cold4 ,inflammation can extend to the nerve from adjacent inflamed structures4 ,pressure can cause it4 ,fractures of bones cause it by compression and it is also caused by infectious diseases1 such as rheumatism1 typhoid fever1 syphilis1 etc4 ,in some cases it simply appears without apparent cause4 ,when the disease process involves the nerve sheaths and connective tissue structures in particular1 an interstitial neuritis results2 when the disease locates itself in the nerve fibrils it gives rise to parenchymatous neuritis 7main part of the nerve is inflamed74 ,simple ,neuritis4--,this means that a single nerve of a group of adjacent nerve trunks is affected4 ,if a number of nerves are affected at the same time it is called ,multiple ,neuritis or ,polyneuritis4 ,causes4--7a7 ,exposure to cold4 ,this is a very frequent cause1 as for example1 in the facial 7face7 nerve4 7b7 ,traumatism1--that is1 wounds1 blows1 injuries caused by fractures and dislocations2 pressure from tumors1 sleeping with the head resting on the arms4 ,pressure from crutches1 crutch paralysis4 7c7 ,diseases involving the nerves due to extension of inflammation from nearby structures1 as in neuritis of the facial nerve due to decay of the temporal bone4 ,symptoms4--,the constitutional or general symptoms are usually slight4 ,the pain is the most important symptom1 being of a boring in the parts to which it is distributed4 ,this pain may be very distressing1 or of a stabbing character1 and is usually felt in the course of the nerve2 or it may cause little inconvenience4 ,sometimes the skin is red and swollen over the affected parts4 ,there is impaired nerve function and as a result of this the muscles supplied by these nerves become weak1 and occasionally paralyzed4 ,in severe cases they may become atrophied and an eruption often appears along the course of the nerve4 ,sometimes the hair and nails are not properly nourished1 causing falling out or grayness of the hair and loss of the nails4 ,this neuritis may extend from the peripheral 7external7 nerves and involve the larger nerve trunks or even reach the spinal cord4 ,this rarely occurs in neuritis from cold1 or in that which follows fevers2 but it occurs most frequently in neuritis caused by blows1 wounds1 etc41 7traumatic74 ,duration4--,this varies from a few days to weeks or months4 ,if the primary cause can be remedied it usually ends in full recovery4 ,sometimes it is followed by the chronic form4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,neuritis4--,the first thing to do is to try to remove the cause4 ,then absolute and continued rest of the affected part4 ,if one has a sore hand it will be rested1 if possible2 so it must be with the sore and inflamed nerve4 ,for the ,attack4--,after having placed the part in absolute rest1 moist heat applied to it frequently brings great relief4 ,sometimes a mustard plaster applied along the sore part does good4 ,this produces a counter irritation and thus draws some of the congestion from the congested1 inflamed nerve4 ,ice is more effective in some cases than heat4 ,the bowels should be kept open daily with salts4 ,build up the general health with tonics2 no alcohol can be used4 ,if it shows a tendency to become chronic1 use massage1 electricity or change of climate4 ,atrophy 7shrinking7 of the muscles is likely to follow if the disease continues long and for this massage and electricity must be given4 #bgh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,a person who has once had neuritis must exercise all care to keep from taking cold or exposing themselves to severe cold winds and storms4 ,wet clothing will be apt to cause its return4 ,damp houses are bad4 ,the climate should be dry and not changeable4 ,there should be enough and proper kind of clothing to keep the body heat at the normal point4 ,plenty of rest and sleep are required4 ,these cautions also apply to rheumatism and neuralgias4 ,multiple ,neuritis4--,other names3 ,polyneuritis1 ,disseminated ,neuritis1 ,peripheral ,neuritis4 ,meaning--,multiple neuritis is an inflammatory disease of the peripheral 7toward the end of the nerves or external nerves7 nervous system4 ,it varies much in extent and intensity and affects symmetrical parts of the body4 ,varieties4--,these arise from differences in the nature1 causes1 severity and location of the disease process4 ,causes4--,they are many4 7#a47 ,the poison that comes from infectious diseases such as typhoid fever1 diphtheria1 smallpox1 leprosy1 la grippe1 etc4 7#b7 ,from poisons such as alcohol1 lead1 arsenic2 phosphorus1 mercury1 coal gas1 etc4 7#c7 ,from anemia1 cancer1 tuberculosis1 syphilis1 septicemia1 diabetes4 7#d7 ,from cold1 over-exertion1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,acute febrile multiple neuritis4 ,a typical case3 ,this comes on from exposure to cold1 over-exertion1 or in some cases spontaneously4 ,there are chills1 headaches1 pains in the back1 limbs and joints1 and the case may be called rheumatism4 ,loss of appetite1 coated tongue1 constipation1 and other symptoms of stomach and bowel trouble4 ,the temperature rises rapidly1 and may go to #ajc to #ajd degrees4 ,the limbs and back ache1 but intense pain in the nerves are not always constant4 ,the pain is usually sharp1 severe1 and located in the limbs1 and is worse from moving and pressure4 ,there are tingling feelings in the hands1 feet and body1 and a feeling as if ants or insects were crawling over them1 and there is also increased sensitiveness of the nerve trunks or entire limb4 ,there is loss of muscular power1 first marked1 perhaps1 in the legs1 and it extends upwards and reaches the arms4 ,sometimes it first begins in the arms4 ,in typical cases the extending muscles of the wrist and ankles drop4 7,wristdrop and foot-drop74 ,in severe cases there is a general loss of muscular power1 producing a flabby paralysis4 ,this may extend to the muscles that control speaking1 swallowing and hearing resulting in impairment of these functions4 ,the muscles soften and waste away rapidly4 ,disorders of nutrition are frequent1 like watery swelling 7oedema71 glossy looking skin1 sweating1 hives1 etc4 ,,nervous ,,system #bgi ,recovery4--,the course of the disease varies considerably4 ,in mild cases the symptoms disappear very soon4 ,in the worst form the patient may die in a week or ten days4 ,as a rule1 in moderately severe cases after persisting for five or six weeks1 the condition remains about the same for a few months1 and then improvement slowly begins and recovery takes place in six to twelve months4 ,in neuritis from alcohol drinking there is a rapid onset as a rule1 with delirium and delusions4 ,the result is usually favorable and after persisting for weeks or months improvement gradually begins1 the muscles regain their power1 and even in the most desperate cases recovery may follow4 ,the mental symptoms are very severe in alcoholic cases4 ,delirium is common4 ,it takes much longer for such cases to regain what they call their normal condition4 ,neuritis following diphtheria and other infectious diseases4 ,the outlook in cases from these diseases is usually favorable1 and except in diphtheria1 fatal cases are uncommon4 ,it is most common from diphtheria4 ,recovery1 in neuritis from diphtheria1 takes place in about three months1 but some cases are fatal4 ,neuritis from lead4--,the first symptoms are those of intestinal colic1 lead line on the gums1 dropped-wrist4 ,the recovery is quite gradual and the poison may be cast out in three to four months4 ,in ,neuritis from ,arsenic4--,we have disturbance of the stomach and bowels first1 then the legs and arms are about equally affected1 weakened2 may recover in two to six months4 ,treatment for acute kind4--,the first thing to do is to rest in bed and control the pain and acute symptoms4 ,hot applications help to relieve the suffering4 ,patient must be kept comfortably and constantly warm and quiet4 ,hot applications of lead water and laudanum4 ,medicines4--,it may be necessary to use morphine to control the pain4 ,remedies such as antipyrine or aspirin are often used4 ,a physician must be called4 ,when the disease is caused by arsenic and lead and alcohol1 of course you must remove the cause before you can hope for any improvement4 ,caution4--,any one can readily understand from reading this description that the thing to do is to be careful not to needlessly expose yourself to taking cold4 ,one subject to rheumatism or neuritis1 even in small degree1 should take care not only not to take cold but not to overdo in laboring2 cold1 wet and over-exertion cause the majority of the acute attacks4 ,but some are caused by diseases1 such as diphtheria1 typhoid fever1 etc41 and a great many cases of neuritis following these and other infectious diseases can be avoided if proper care is taken during and after these diseases4 ,such care can easily be taken4 ,keep your rooms warm and comfortable1 and the patient in bed or in a comfortable room until all danger is past4 ,how often ,i have heard a doctor blamed for such results when in most cases it is the patient's or nurse's fault4 ,certain results will follow certain diseases and only proper care can keep such results from following4 ,dropsy frequently follows even a light case of scarlet fever4 ,why8 ,simply because1 on account of being a light case1 the child is left to roam at will about the rooms and catches cold1 takes la grippe4 ,if people would only take care of themselves this disease would not leave so many lifelong victims4 ,i have seen men and women who have just recovered from this disease stand on the street corners on a cold1 damp day1 and talk an hour1 and the next day they wondered how they could possibly have taken cold4 ,we cannot disobey the laws of nature safely4 ,persons who are subject to neuritis or rheumatism should be especially careful on cold1 damp1 wet days and of over-exertion4 #bhj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,general ,,and ,,functional ,,brain ,,diseases4 ,,nervous ,,prostration4 ,,nervous ,,exhaustion4 ,,neurasthenia4 ,,nervous ,,prostration4--,is a condition of weakness or exhaustion of the nervous system1 giving rise to various forms of mental and bodily inefficiency4 ,causes4 #a4 ,hereditary causes4--,some children are born of parents who are weak themselves1 and who have led fast lives through business or pleasure and these parents have given their offspring a weakened body1 and the children are handicapped with a nervous predisposition and furnish a considerable proportion of nervous patients4 #b4 ,acquired4--,it is acquired by continual worry and overwork1 sexual indiscretion1 excesses1 irregular living and indiscretion in diet4 ,a great many business men1 teachers and journalists become neurasthenics4 ,it may follow infectious diseases1 particularly influenza1 typhoid fever and syphilis4 ,it also follows operations sometimes4 ,alcohol1 tobacco1 morphine may produce a high grade of the disease1 if their use is abused4 ,symptoms4--,these are varied4 ,the most prominent symptom is fatigue4 ,the patient feels so tired and complains of being unable to do any mental labor4 ,it is almost impossible to put the mind on one subject for any length of time4 ,there are headache1 dizziness1 want of sleep1 and there is great depression of spirits2 patient is gloomy1 irritable in temper with manifestations of hysteria4 ,sometimes there are marked symptoms of spinal trouble4 ,pain along the spine with spots or areas of tenderness4 ,pains simulating rheumatism are present4 ,there is frequently great muscular weakness1 great prostration after the least exertion1 and a feeling of numbness1 tingling1 and neuralgic pains4 ,in spinal symptoms1 there is an aching pain in the back1 or in the back of the neck1 which is a quite constant complaint4 ,then there are the anxiety symptoms in many cases4 ,there may be only a fear of impending insanity or of approaching death1 or of apoplexy1 in simple cases4 ,more frequently the anxious feeling is localized somewhere in the body1 in the heart region1 in the head1 in the abdomen1 in the thorax 7chest1 etc474 ,in some cases the anxiety becomes intense4 ,they are so restless they do not know what to do with themselves4 ,they throw themselves on the bed1 complain1 and cry1 etc4 ,sometimes the patients become so desperate they commit suicide4 ,some patients do not wish to see anyone4 ,some patients cannot read1 reading wearies them so much1 or they get confused and dizzy and must stop4 ,some are very irritable4 ,they complain of everything4 ,remember they cannot help it1 usually4 ,some are easily insulted and claim they are misunderstood4 ,the circulation may be disturbed in some cases4 ,then there is palpitation of the heart1 irregular and very rapid pulse1 pains1 and feeling of oppression around the heart1 cold hands1 and feet4 ,the heart's action may be increased by the least excitement and with the fast pulse and palpitation there are feelings of dizziness and anxiety and such patients are sure they have organic disease of the heart4 ,no wonder4 ,flashes of heat1 especially in the head1 and transient congestion of the skin are distressing symptoms4 ,profuse sweating may occur4 ,in women1 especially1 and sometimes in men1 the hands and feet are cold1 the nose is red or blue1 and the face feels pinched4 ,nervous dyspepsia is present in many cases4 ,the digestion is poor and slow and constipation accompanies it4 ,sometimes there is neuralgia of the stomach4 ,the sexual organs are seemingly affected1 many men are almost scared to death and they use all sorts of quack remedies to restore their sexual vigor4 ,spermatorrhea is their bugbear4 ,they usually get well if they stop worrying4 ,in women there is the tender ovary and the menstruation may be painful or irregular4 ,the condition of the urine in these patients is important4 ,many cases are complicated with lithaemia 7sand-stone in the urine74 ,it is sometimes also increased in quantity4 ,,nervous ,,system #bha ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,nervous ,prostration4--,the patient must be assured and made to believe that the disease is curable1 but that it will take time and earnest help on the part of the patient4 ,much medicine is not needed1 only enough to keep the system working well4 ,encouragement is what is needed from attendants4 ,remove the patient from the causes that produce the trouble1 whether it be business1 worry1 over-study1 too much social duties1 or excesses of any kind4 ,the patient must have confidence in the physician1 and he must be attentive to the complaints of the patient4 ,it is the height of foolishness and absurdity for a physician to tell such a patient before he has thoroughly examined him or her that the troubles are imaginary4 ,i believe that is not prudent in the majority of cases4 ,i have heard physicians talk that way to such patients4 ,i thought1 what fools6 ,the patient needs proper sympathy and sensible encouragement4 ,you must make them believe they are going to get well4 ,if you do not wish to do this1 refuse such cases1 or you will fail with them4 ,if there are any patients that need encouragement and kindly1 sympathetic1 judicious cheering up1 these patients are the ones1 and they generally are laughed at and made fun of by people who should know better4 ,remember their troubles are real to them1 and are due to exhaustion or prostration of the nervous system and this condition1 as before described1 produces horrid feelings and sensations of almost every part of the body4 ,the patient must be made to believe that he may expect to get well2 and he must be told that much depends upon himself1 and that he must make a vigorous effort to overcome certain of his tendencies1 and that all his power of will will be needed to further the progress of the cure4 #bhb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,first1 then1 is rest4--,both mental and physical diversions1 nutritious though easily digested food1 and removal of baneful influences as far as possible4 ,physical exercise for the lazy4 ,rest for the anemic and weak4 ,for business or professional men the treatment is to get away and far off1 if possible1 from business4 ,it will often be found best to make out a daily programme for those that must remain at home1 something to keep the mind busy without tiring1 and then times of rest4 ,the patient1 if it is possible1 should be away from home if home influences and surroundings are not agreeable4 ,dr4 ,s4 ,weir ,mitchell1 of ,philadelphia1 has devised and elaborated a cure1 called a rest cure1 for the relief of this class of patients1 and it is wonderfully successful especially in thin people4 ,be the symptoms what they may1 as long as they are dependent upon nerve strain1 this 'cure' is to be resorted to1 and if properly carried out is often attended with surprising results4 ,a bright1 airy1 easily cleaned1 and comfortable room1 is to be selected1 and adjoining it1 if possible1 should be a smaller one for an attendant or nurse4 ,the patient is put to bed and kept there from three to six weeks1 or longer as may be necessary1 and during this time is allowed to see no one except the nurse and doctor1 since the presence of friends requires conversation and mental effort4 ,the patient in severe cases must be fed by the nurse in order to avoid expenditure of the force required in the movement of the arms4 ,no sitting up in bed is allowed and if any reading is done it must be done by the nurse who can read aloud for an hour a day 7,i have seen cases where even that could not be done74 ,in the case of women1 the hair should be dressed by the nurse to avoid any physical effort on the part of the patient4 ,to take the place of ordinary exercise1 two measures are employed1 the first of which is massage or rubbing2 the second1 electricity4 ,by the kneading and rubbing of the muscles and skin the liquids in the tissues are absorbed and poured into the lymph spaces1 and a healthy blush is brought to the skin4 ,this passive exercise is performed in the morning or afternoon1 and should last from one-half to an hour1 every part of the body being kneaded1 even the face and scalp4 ,in the afternoon or morning the various muscles should be passively exercised by electricity1 each muscle being made to contact by the application of the poles of the battery to its motor points1 the slowly interrupted current being used4 ,neither of these forms of exercise call for any expenditure of nerve force2 they keep up the general nutrition4 ,the following programme for a day's existence is an example of what the physician should order3 ,,nervous ,,system #bhc #g3cj a4 m4--,glass of hot or cold milk1 predigested1 boiled or raw as the case requires4 #h3jj a4 m4--,the nurse is to sponge the patient with tepid water or with cold and hot water alternately to stimulate the skin and circulation1 the body being well wrapped in a blanket1 except the portion which is being bathed4 ,after this the nurse should dry the part last wetted1 with a rough towel1 using some friction to stimulate the skin4 #h3cj a4 m4--,breakfast4 ,boiled1 poached or scrambled eggs1 milk toast1 water toast1 or a finely cut piece of mutton chop or chicken4 #aj3jj a4 m4--,massage4 #aa3jj a4 m4--,a glass of milk1 or a milk punch1 or egg-nog4 #ab3jj m4--,reading for an hour4 #a3jj p4 m4--,dinner4 ,small piece of steak1 rare roast beef1 consomme soup1 mutton broth1 and any one of the easily digested vegetables1 well cooked4 #c3jj p4 m4--,electricity4 #d3cj p4 m4--,a glass of milk1 a milk punch or egg-nog4 #f3cj p4 m4--,supper4 ,this should be very plain1 no tea or coffee1 but toast and butter1 milk1 curds and whey1 or a plain custard4 #i 3#cj p4 m4--,a glass of milk or milk punch4 ,in this way the day is well filled1 and the time does not drag so heavily as would be thought4 ,if the stomach rebels at over feeding1 the amount of food must be cut down1 but when all the effort of the body is concentrated on respiration1 circulation1 and digestion a large amount of nourishment can be assimilated by the exhausted body1 which before this treatment is undertaken may have had its resources so shattered as to be unable to carry out any physiological act perfectly4 ,for the treatment to be successful the rules laid down should be rigidly followed1 and the cure should last from three to six weeks or longer4 ,,hysteria4--,a state in which ideas control the body and produce morbid changes in its functions4 ,causes4--,it occurs mostly in women1 and usually appears first about the time of puberty1 but the manifestations may continue until the menopause or even until old age4 ,it occurs in all races4 ,children under twelve years are not very often affected4 ,a physician writes3 ,one of the saddest chapters in the history of human deception1 that of the ,salem witches1 might be headed1 ,hysteria in ,children1 since the tragedy resulted directly from the hysterical pranks of girls under twelve years of age4 ,during late years it has been quite frequent among men and boys4 ,it seems to occur oftener in the warm and mild climates than in the cold4 ,there are two predisposing causes that are very important--heredity and education4 ,heredity acts by endowing the child with a movable 7mobile7 abnormally sensitive nervous organization4 ,cases are seen most frequently in families with marked nervous disease tendencies1 whose members have suffered from various sorts of nervous diseases4 #bhd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,education4--,the proper home education is neglected4 ,some parents allow their girls to grow up accustomed to have every whim gratified1 abundant sympathy lavished on every woe1 however trifling1 and the girl reaches womanhood with a moral organization unfitted to withstand the cares and worries of every-day life4 ,and between the ages of twelve and sixteen1 the most important in her life1 when the vital energies are absorbed in the rapid development of the body1 the girl is often cramming for examinations and cooped in close schoolrooms for six or eight hours daily2 not only that1 but at home she is often practicing and taking lessons on the piano in connection with the full school work4 ,the result too often is an active bright mind in an enfeebled body1 ill-adapted to subserve the functions for which it was framed1 easily disordered1 and prone to act abnormally to the ordinary stimuli of life4 ,direct ,influences4--,those influences that directly bring on the attack are fright1 anxiety1 grief1 love affairs1 and domestic worries1 especially in those of a nervous nature4 ,diseases of the generative organs and organic diseases in general1 and of the nervous system especially1 may be causes of hysteria4 ,symptoms4--,these may be divided into two classes3 #a4 ,interparoxysmal or time between the paroxysms 7spells74 #b4 ,paroxysmal4 ,during the time of the attack4 ,first variety--,the will power seems defective4 ,in bad cases self-control is lost4 ,the patient is irritable1 and easily annoyed by the slightest trifle2 is very excitable and easily moved to laughter or tears without any apparent cause for either4 ,easily discouraged and despondent4 ,she wants lots of sympathy4 ,second--,loss of sensation is frequently present1 and it is most commonly one-sided2 it may involve certain parts1 as one or two limbs1 the trunk escaping1 or part of one limb4 ,various spots of want of sensation 7feeling7 may exist4 ,the skin of the affected side is frequently pale and cool and a pin prick may not cause bleeding4 ,in some cases they feel the touch of the hand1 but there is no feeling from heat4 ,there may also be oversensitiveness to pain and of the skin4 ,it may be one-sided or both1 or only in spots4 ,the left ovarian region is a common sensitive point2 also over the breasts1 lower positions of the ribs1 on top of the head and over many portions of the backbone4 ,pain in the head is a very common and distressing symptom1 and is usually on the top4 ,pain in the back is common4 ,abdominal pains may be very severe and the abdomen may be so tender as to be mistaken for peritonitis4 ,various parts of the body may have neuralgic pains4 ,there may be intense pain around the heart4 ,there may be complete blindness1 the taste and smell may be disturbed or complete loss of hearing4 ,third--,paralysis is frequently present4 ,it may be one-sided or only of the lower extremities1 or only one limb4 ,the face is usually not involved when it is on one side4 ,the leg is more affected than the arm4 ,sensation is lessened or lost on the affected side4 ,paralysis of the lower extremities is more frequent than one-sided paralysis4 ,the power in the limbs hardly ever is entirely lost2 the legs may usually be moved1 but the legs give way if the patient tries to stand4 ,the affected muscles do not waste4 ,the feet are usually extended and turn inward4 ,sudden loss of voice occurs in many cases4 ,the paralysis is generally paroxysmal1 and is frequently associated with contractures1 shortening of the muscle4 ,the contractures may come on suddenly or slowly1 and may last minutes1 hours1 or months1 and some cases even years4 ,movements of the hands1 arms1 etc41 like the motions in chorea are often seen in the young4 ,a trembling 7tremor7 is sometimes seen in these patients4 ,it most commonly involves the hands and arms1 more rarely the head and legs4 ,these movements are small and quick4 ,fourth--,swallowing may be difficult on account of spasms of the muscles of the pharynx4 ,the larynx may be involved and interfere with respiration4 ,indigestion in some form is often present4 ,the stomach and bowels may be very much bloated with gas4 ,there may be a phantom tumor in the intestine 7bowel74 ,constipation may be very obstinate1 vomiting may be present and persistent and hiccough present4 ,the action of the heart may be irregular1 and rapid heart action is common4 ,the least motion may cause difficult breathing and false ,angina ,pectoris 7heart pang72 the urine is retained not infrequently in female patients4 ,,nervous ,,system #bhe ,symptoms of the ,paroxysms4--,convulsive seizures are common manifestations of hysteria1 and frequently present a great similarity to epilepsy4 ,the prodromal 7fore-running7 symptoms are frequently present and may begin several days before the convulsion occurs4 ,in milder forms1 in which the cause may be due to a temporary physical exhaustion1 or emotional shock1 the fore-running symptoms are of short duration4 ,the patient may become very nervous1 irritable1 impatient1 have fits of laughing and crying1 alternately1 or have a feeling of a chill rising in the throat4 ,the convulsion follows these symptoms4 ,the patient generally falls in a comfortable place2 consciousness is only apparently lost1 for she frequently remembers what has taken place2 the tongue is rarely bitten1 ,in the milder forms the movements are apt to be disorderly4 ,in the severe forms the movements are apt to be a lasting contraction of the muscles and the patient may have the head and feet drawn back and the abdomen drawn front4 ,there then may follow a condition of ecstacy1 sleepiness1 catalepsy1 trance1 or the patient may show symptoms of a delirium with the most extraordinary sights of unreal things4 ,these convulsions may last for several hours or days4 ,firm pressure over the ovaries may bring on a convulsion1 or if made during a convulsion may arrest it4 ,the disease is rarely dangerous to life1 yet death has followed exhaustion induced by repeated convulsions or prolonged fasting4 ,the duration of hysteria is very uncertain4 #bhf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,during ,a ,,convulsion4 ,the first thing to do is not to be frightened4 ,a patient in a convulsion from hysteria very seldom injures herself during the convulsions4 ,if you are sure it is hysteria1 give a nasty tasting medicine1 asafoetida is a splendid remedy1 but not in pill form1 for there is no taste or smell to them4 ,sometimes a convulsion may be arrested by the sudden use of ice to the backbone or abdomen or by dashing cold water in the face and chest1 or by pressing upon the ovaries4 ,when the hysteria is of a mild form it is sometimes a good plan1 when the convulsion comes on1 to place the patient in a comfortable position and then leave her1 and when the patient comes to and finds herself alone and without sympathy1 the attacks are less likely to be repeated4 ,sometimes if you watch a patient closely when she is seemingly unconscious1 you will see1 if you look at her very guardedly1 that one eyelid is not entirely closed1 and that the patient really sees much that is occurring around her4 ,i am writing of real genuine hysteria1 in which the patient is not quite right1 not only physically but mentally1--especially the latter1--during the attack at least4 ,for that and other reasons such patients should not be treated cruelly4 ,preventive ,treatment of ,hysteria4--,in order to be successful in this line of treatment the cause must be found and treated4 ,an ,english physician writes3 ,it is pitiable to think of the misery that has been inflicted on these unhappy victims of the harsh and unjust treatment which has resulted from false views of the nature of the trouble2 on the other hand1 worry and ill-health1 often the wrecking of the mind1 body and estate1 are entailed upon the near relatives in the nursing of a protracted case of hysteria4 ,the minor manifestations1 attacks of the vapors1 the crying and weeping spells are not of much moment1 and rarely require treatment4 ,the physical condition should be carefully looked into and the mode of life regulated1 so as to insure system and order in everything4 ,a congenial occupation offers the best remedy for many of these manifestations4 ,any functional disturbance should be attended to and a course of tonics prescribed4 ,special attention should be paid to the action of the bowels4 ,the best preventive treatment is the one that is given early1 when the girl is growing from childhood to girlhood4 ,it should be begun even earlier4 ,a weakly baby should be built up by proper food and outdoor life4 ,dainties should not be given to such a child4 ,when the child is old enough1 as some mothers think1 to go to kindergarten school1 keep the little one at home4 ,it is plenty early enough to send such a child to school when she is seven years old4 ,this early school work rushes the child1 makes it nervous4 ,if you should happen to listen to the heart of many young school children you would find it pounding away at a furious rate4 ,do not hurry a weakly child4 ,do not hurry or rush a young girl even though she is strong1 from the ages of twelve to sixteen years4 ,our school system does just that4 ,instead of taking life easy when she is nearing the crisis 7puberty7 or is in that period1 she is hurried and rushed and crammed with her school work2 the girl frequently goes to school during this period1 even when she is unwell and sits there for an hour or more with wet skirts and sometimes wet shoes and stockings4 ,every day ,i see girls of all ages go past my office here in this cultured city of ,ann ,arbor1 without rubbers1 treading through the slush and water4 ,is it any wonder they become sickly1 become victims of hysteria and suffer from menstrual disorders8 ,dysmenorrhea must follow such carelessness1 and the parents are to blame in many cases4 ,be careful of your children1 especially girls at this age1 care less for their intellectual growth1 and pay more attention to their body development1 even if it should happen to be at the expense of their intellectual development4 ,a healthy body is better than all the knowledge that can be obtained1 if it goes1 as it too often does1 with a body that is weak and sick4 ,outdoor life is necessary4 ,horseback riding is splendid2 walking is also good exercise at a regular time each day4 ,,nervous ,,system #bhg ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,hysteria4--,if there is any womb trouble1 it must be attended to4 ,there is frequently trouble with the menses in cases of hysteria4 ,it sometimes comes from anemia or simply comes without any special reason4 ,tonics like arsenic1 iron1 strychnine and cod-liver oil are needed for anemia4 ,iron valerate is good1 in one grain doses1 three times a day1 in this disease1 when the patient is not fleshy4 #a4 ,the following is recommended by ,dr4 ,goodell3 ,of each one scruple 7#bj grains74 ,quinine ,valerate ,iron ,valerate ,ammonia ,valerate ,make into twenty pills4 ,take one or two pills three times a day4 7,this is a good tonic in such cases47 #b4 ,fowler's ,solution of ,arsenic in three to five drops doses is frequently used 7three times a day7 and is a good lasting tonic in cases where the patient has a very pale white looking skin4 #c4 ,asafoetida in three to five-grain pills is a splendid tonic in such cases1 and in that form is pleasant to take4 ,take three during the day1 before meals4 #d4 ,sumbul or musk root is a good remedy4 ,tincture in one-half dram doses three times a day4 ,this is good when the patient is very nervous4 #e4 ,the following is good when anemia is prominent3 ,dried ,sulphate of ,iron #bj grains ,alcoholic extract of ,sumbul #bj grains ,asafoetida #aj grains ,arsenious acid #a_/b grain ,mix thoroughly and make twenty pills1 one after each meal4 #bhh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #f4 ,tincture of hops in doses of one-half to two teaspoonfuls is good for nervousness and sleeplessness1 taken at bedtime4 ,it can also be taken regularly four times a day in from one-half to one teaspoonful doses4 #g4 ,general ,cautions4--,proper1 easily digested foods must be taken4 ,keep the bowels open daily4 ,let trash and dainties alone4 ,pies1 cakes1 and rich foods are an abomination for such patients4 ,candy is not to be eaten4 ,let novels alone4 ,go to bed at nine and sleep until six or seven4 ,bathe five or ten minutes every morning or evening in tepid water or cool water4 ,the patient should be warmly clothed4 ,sleep in a pleasant1 sunshiny and airy room4 ,in severe forms of the disease the ,rest ,cure and feeding described under ,nervous ,prostration should be used4 ,,epilepsy4 7,falling ,sickness74--,this is an affection of the nervous system1 characterized by attacks of unconsciousness1 with or without convulsion4 ,causes4--,in a large proportion of cases the disease begins before puberty4 ,it rarely begins after twenty-five4 ,it is more liable to attack females than males4 ,heredity is thought by some to play a big role4 ,dr4 ,osler says3 ,in our figures it appears to play a minor role4 ,another doctor says3 ,heredity plays an important role in the production of the disease4 ,besides epilepsy1 insanity1 migraine1 alcoholism1 near relationship of parents 7consanguinity7 and hysteria are among the more common ancestral taints observed4 ,all factors which impair the health and exhaust the nervous system are predisposing causes4 ,injury to the head often causes it4 ,teething1 worms1 adherent foreskin and clitoris1 closing of the internal opening of the womb1 delayed menstruation1 are sometimes the cause4 ,symptoms4--,there are two distinct types4 ,the major attacks--or grand mal--in which there are severe convulsions with complete loss of consciousness1 etc42 and the minor attacks or petit mal1 in which the convulsive movements are slight and may be absent1 and in which the loss of consciousness is often but momentary or practically absent4 ,in some the attacks occur during the day2 in others during the night1 and they may not be noticed for a long time4 ,characteristic paroxysm of the ,major attacks4--,this may be ushered in by a localized sensation1 known as the ,aura1 in some part of the body2 but it may come without any warning and suddenly4 ,the convulsions begin suddenly and at first are tonic1 that is1 it does not change but holds on4 ,thc patient falls unconscious regardless of the surroundings1 and the unconsciousness may be preceded by an involuntary piercing cry4 ,the head is drawn back and often turned to the right4 ,the jaws are fixed 7tonic spasm74 ,the fingers are clenched over the thumb and the extremities are stiff4 ,the breathing is affected and the face looks blue4 ,the urine and bowel contents may escape2 but this occurs oftener in the next stage4 ,this tonic spasm usually lasts from a few seconds to a half minute when it is succeeded by the clonic spasm stage4 ,,nervous ,,system #bhi ,clonic spasm stage4--,in this the contraction of the muscles is intermittent4 7,tonic spasm is the opposite condition47 ,at first there is trembling1 but it gradually becomes more rapid and the limbs are jerked and patient tosses violently about4 ,the muscles of the face are in intermittent motion1 the eyes roll1 the eyelids are opened and closed convulsively4 ,the jaws move forcibly and strongly1 and the tongue is apt to be caught between the teeth and bitten4 ,the blue look now gradually decreases4 ,a frothy saliva1 which may be bloodstained from the bitten tongue1 escapes from the mouth4 ,the urine and bowel contents may escape involuntarily4 ,the length of time of this stage is variable4 ,it may last two minutes4 ,the contraction becomes less violent and the patient gradually sinks into the condition of deep sleep1 when the breathing is noisy and stertorous1 the face looks red and swollen1 but no longer bluish4 ,the limbs loose their stiffness and unconsciousness is profound4 ,the patient1 if left alone1 will sleep for some hours and then awakes and complains only of a dull headache4 ,his mind is apt to be confused4 ,he remembers nothing or little of what has occurred4 ,afterwards the patient may be irrational for some time and even dangerous4 ,the minor attack or petit mal4--,there is a convulsion2 a short period of unconsciousness1 and this may come at any time1 and may be accompanied by a feeling of faintness or vertigo4 ,suddenly1 for example1 at dinner time the person stops talking and eating1 the eyes are fixed and staring and the face is slightly pale4 ,the patient usually drops anything he may be holding4 ,the consciousness returns in a moment or two and the patient resumes conversation as if nothing had happened4 ,in other instances there is a slight incoherency or the patient performs some almost automatic action4 ,he may begin to undress himself1 and on returning to consciousness find that he has partially disrobed4 ,he may rub his beard or face1 or may spit about in a careless way4 ,an eminent physician states3 ,one of my patients1 after an attack1 was in the habit of tearing anything he could lay his hands on1 particularly books2 violent actions have been committed and assaults made1 frequently giving rise to questions which come before court4 ,in the majority of cases of petit mal 7light attacks7 convulsions finally occur1 at first slight1 but ultimately the grand mal 7major attacks7 becomes well developed1 and the attacks may then alternate4 ,recovery4--,the authority above goes on to say3 ,this may be given today in the words of ,hippocrates3 ',the prognosis in epilepsy is unfavorable when the disease is congenital 7that is1 existing at birth71 when it endures to manhood1 and when it occurs in a grown person without any previous cause4 ,the cure may be attempted in young persons but not in old4' '' ,death rarely occurs during the fit1 but it may happen if the patient is eating4 ,if the attacks are frequent and the patient has marked mental disturbance the conditions are unfavorable4 ,males have a better outlook than females4 #bij ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,what to do during the ,attack of ,epilepsy4--,keep the patient from injuring himself1 loosen the clothing1 take off the collar or anything tight about the neck4 ,place a cork or spool or tooth-brush handle between the teeth to keep the patient from biting his tongue1 but attach a stout cord to the object and hold it in that way4 ,preventive and general treatment4--,in the case of children the parents should be made to understand that in the great majority of cases epilepsy is incurable4 ,the patients need firm but kind treatment4 ,it does not render a person incapable of following some occupations4 ,julius ,caesar and ,napoleon were subjects of epilepsy4 ,the disease causes gradual impairment of the mind1 and if such patients become extremely irritable or show signs of violence1 they should be placed under supervision in an asylum4 ,a person with this disease should not marry4 ,diet4--,give the patient a light diet at regular hours1 and the stomach should never be overloaded4 ,there are cases in which meat is injurious1 and it should not be eaten more than once a day and at noon time4 ,a vegetable diet seems best4 ,the patient should not go to sleep until the digestion is completed in the stomach4 ,causes4--,should be removed if possible4 ,circumcision should be done1 especially in the young4 ,in case of a female child the hood of the clitoris should be kept free4 ,undue mental and physical excitement should be avoided4 ,systematic exercise should be taken4 ,baths in cold water in the morning1 if possible1 as the skin should be in good working condition4 ,medicines4--,the bromides are the best1 and should always be given under proper supervision of a physician or nurse4 ,caution4--,i wish to add that parents should always attend to the seemingly harmless fits in their young children4 ,it will not do to say they are due to teething or worms4 ,if they are1 the worms at least can be treated and that cause removed4 ,they may be due to too tight opening in the penis4 ,if that opening is small1 or if the foreskin is tight it will make the child irritable and cause restless sleep4 ,attend to that immediately4 ,the same advice applies to female children4 ,the cover of the clitoris may be tight1 making the little one nervous2 loosen it4 ,if your child keeps its fingers rubbing its private organs there is reason for you to have the parts examined and the cause removed as masturbation often starts in that way4 ,the parts itch and the child tries to stop the itching4 ,these little things often cause big things and ,i am sure fits can be stopped very often by looking after the private organs in both sexes4 ,,nervous ,,system #bia ,,shaking ,,palsy4 7,paralysis ,agitans74--,this is a chronic affection of the nervous system1 characterized by muscular weakness1 trembling and rigidity4 ,causes4--,it usually occurs after the fortieth year1 and is more common in men than in women4 ,the exciting causes are exposure to cold and wet1 business worries1 anxieties1 violent emotional excitement and specific fevers4 ,symptoms4--,the four prominent symptoms are trembling1 weakness1 rigidity1 and a peculiar attitude4 ,it generally develops gradually1 usually in one or the other hand4 ,there is at first a fine trembling1 beginning in the hands or feet1 gradually extending to the arms1 the legs and sometimes the whole body4 ,the head is not involved so frequently4 ,this trembling 7tremor7 consists of rapid1 uniform shakings4 ,at first it may come in spells1 but as the disease advances it is continuous4 ,any excitement makes it worse4 ,it is very marked in the hands4 ,the trembling generally ceases during sleep4 ,the muscles become rigid and shortened2 the head is bent and the body is bent forward2 the arms are flexed 7bent7 and the thumbs are turned into the palms and grasped by the fingers2 the legs are bent1 movement soon becomes impaired and the extremities show some stiffness in motion4 ,there is great weakness of the muscles and it is most marked1 where the trembling is most developed4 ,there is no expression on the face1 and the person has a slow and measured speech4 ,the walk is very peculiar1 and in attempting to walk the steps are short and hurried4 ,the steps gradually become faster and faster1 while the body is bent forward and the patient must keep on going faster to keep from falling4 ,it is difficult to go around in a short circle4 ,the patient cannot change his position in bed easily4 ,the mind is rarely affected4 ,recovery4--,it is an incurable disease4 ,it may run on for twenty years or more4 ,there may be times of improvement1 but the tendency is to grow1 gradually worse4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,shaking ,palsy4--,this is simply to make the patient as comfortable as possible4 ,regulate the diet4 ,the patient should not worry or have much exercise4 ,frequent warm baths are sometimes beneficial with gentle massage of the muscles4 ,,aphasia4--,a partial or total inability to express thoughts in words or to interpret perceptions4 ,varieties4--,motor and sensory aphasia4 ,causes4--,softening of the brain1 tumors of the brain1 lesions in syphilis especially1 hemorrhage in the brain1 blows on the head1 and inflammation of the brain and its covering4 ,symptoms of ,motor ,aphasia4--,the patient cannot make the muscles of the larynx1 tongue1 palate and lips perform their functions and produce speech4 ,the patient knows what he wishes to say1 but cannot pronounce it4 ,this may be complete or partial4 ,complete1 when the patient can only utter separate sounds4 ,partial1 when the words are only slightly mispronounced and when some certain words cannot be pronounced at all4 ,in some cases1 nouns only or verbs cannot be pronounced4 ,agraphia1 means inability to write down the thoughts4 ,sensory aphasia3 word deafness4 ,this is an inability to interpret spoken language4 ,the sound of the word is not recognized and cannot be recalled2 but sounds such as that of an engine whistle1 or an alarm clock1 are heard and recognized4 ,word-blindness3 the person cannot interpret written language4 ,pharaphrasia3 cannot use the right word in continued speech2 the patient uses words but misplaces them4 #bib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,recovery depends a great deal upon the cause4 ,treatment4--,treat the cause4 ,if from syphilis1 iodide of potash and mercury4 ,if from an injury or tumors1 operate if possible4 ,teach the patient how to speak1 read and write4 ,the result of this often gives you a pleasant surprise4 ,illustration3 ,hand ,nerves4 ,,writers' ,,cramp4 ,causes4--,this occurs much oftener in men than in women1 and usually between the ages of twenty-five and forty4 ,the predisposing causes are a nervous constitution1 heredity1 alcoholism1 worry1 etc4 ,the chief exciting cause1--excessive writing1 especially when it is done under a strain4 ,symptoms4--,it usually begins with fatigue1 weight1 or actual pain in the affected muscles4 ,in the spasm form the fingers are seized with a constant or intermittent spasm whenever the person grasps the pen4 ,the neuralgic form is similar in symptoms but severe pain and fatigue comes with writing4 ,the tremulous form3 ,in this the hand when used becomes the seat of the decided tremor4 ,the paralytic form3 ,the chief symptoms are excessive weakness and fatigue of the part and these disappear when the pen is laid aside4 ,recovery4--,if taken in time and if the hand is allowed perfect rest1 the condition may improve rapidly4 ,there is1 however1 a tendency to recur4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,writers' ,cramps4--,there must be absolute rest of the hand4 ,general tonics1 such as iron1 strychnine1 arsenic1 and cod-liver oil may be needed to tone up the system4 ,,apoplexy4 7,cerebral ,hemorrhage74 7,brain ,hemorrhage74 ,causes4--,bleeding 7hemorrhage7 into the brain substance is almost always due to an affection of the walls of the large or small arteries of the brain1 producing rupture and subsequent bleeding4 ,persons of fifty or over are more subject to it1 and it is more common in men than in women4 ,any disease that will cause degeneration of the arteries1 helps to cause it1 such as nephritis1 rheumatism1 syphilis1 gout and alcoholism4 ,nephritis is one of the most certain causes1 because arterio-sclerosis 7hardening and decaying of the walls of the arteries7 and hypertrophy of the heart are associated with nephritis1 etc4 ,,nervous ,,system #bic ,direct ,causes4--,straining at stool1 heavy lifting1 anger1 rage1 fright1 etc42 paroxysm of whooping-cough or convulsions may cause it in children4 ,symptoms4--,sometimes the patient experiences headache1 dizziness1 paleness or flushing of the face1 fullness in the head1 ringing in the ears1 etc41 temporary attacks of numbness or peculiar tingling in one-half of the body4 ,when the bleeding takes place there is usually loss of consciousness4 ,in the attack3--,if the bleeding is extensive the patient falls suddenly into coma1 and this may soon prove fatal4 ,if the bleeding is slight at first and gradually increases1 the patient is delirious at first1 then one arm1 then one side1 and finally the whole body may become paralyzed1 and unconsciousness1 and even death may come from the paralysis of the heart and breathing nerve centers4 ,in many cases the patient falls unconscious without previous warning4 ,the face is red1 the eyes injected1 the lips are blue1 the pulse is full and slow1 and the breathing is slow and deep4 ,the head and eyes may be strongly turned to the injured side4 ,the pupils may be unequal4 ,the paralysis may not be noticed while the patient is unconscious and is quiet4 ,the urine and the bowels contents may pass involuntarily or the urine may be retained4 ,sometimes when the case is very grave the patient does not awake from his deep sleep 7coma72 the pulse becomes very feeble1 respiration becomes changed1 mucus collects in the throat1 and death may occur in a few hours or days4 ,in other cases the clot in the brain is gradually absorbed1 and the patient slowly returns to consciousness4 ,sometimes relapses occur4 ,in mild cases instead of deep coma1 there may be only headache1 faintness1 nausea and vomiting4 ,subsequent ,symptoms4--,when the patient improves1 consciousness returns1 but there remains a half-side paralysis1 hemiplegia1 on the side and opposite to that of the seat of the injury in the brain4 ,it may not take in the whole side1 only a part4 ,the gait is peculiar4 ,in walking the patient supports the paralyzed arm4 ,in many cases the paralyzed parts gradually regain their functions in a few weeks1 but not always complete4 ,the leg improves more than the arm4 ,there is danger of other attacks4 ,when the sleep 7coma7 is very deep1 the breathing is embarrassed1 with vomiting and prolonged half-consciousness and extension and complete paralysis1 the danger to life is great4 ,what can ,i do at once8 ,loosen the clothing around the neck and waist4 ,raise the head and shoulders and put cold to the head 7ice bag if you have it7 and warmth to the feet1 legs and hands4 ,watch the bladder closely4 ,the urine must be drawn frequently in this disease1 especially if there is much paralysis4 ,it may dribble away1 but that is not enough4 ,look out for bed sores1 especially if the sickness is a long one4 #bid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,apoplexy4 #a4 ,mothers' ,remedies1 ,simple yet ,effective ,remedy for4--,place the feet of the patient in hot water and mustard1 ,this is a very simple treatment for such a serious disease1 but very often will relieve as the hot bath will cause a reaction1 take the pressure of blood from the brain and by this means has been known to save many lives4 #b4 ,apoplexy1 ,simple ,injection for4-,place dry salt on the tongue and give an injection as follows3 ,warm water #a quart ,common salt #b teaspoonfuls ,brandy #a_/b ounce ,this injection is recommended for any kind of a shock which affects the circulation4 ,the injection of the bowels will relieve the congestion by drawing the blood away from the brain4 ,medical treatment must be to regulate the diet1 bowels1 kidneys1 and stomach4 ,restore the general health4 ,caution4--,a person who has had an attack of this kind may have another4 ,the mode of life must be changed in most cases4 ,the patient must take things easy4 ,the bowels1 kidneys1 stomach1 and liver must work naturally and the stomach must not be overloaded4 ,too much meat must not be eaten2 alcohol must be let alone2 rich foods are prohibited4 ,hurry1 worry1 anger1 fright1 excitement1 etc41 are bad4 ,be lazy1 take life easy1 do not get over-heated1 and sleep1 sleep1 ,,sleep1--in a room where there is plenty of good air4 ,do not lift or strain to have a passage of the bowels4 ,stooping is injurious4 ,the blood must be kept from the head4 ,take proper care and you are likely to live years longer4 ,and now you may wonder why ,i give such cautions4 ,apoplexy is directly due to a breaking of the wall of a blood vessel1 large or small2 due to a weakening1 or decay1 or degeneration of the wall4 ,this lets the blood into the substance of the brain and presses upon the nerve centers1 causing the trouble and paralysis4 ,any wrong action tends to fill the blood vessels very full and the weakened wall bursts4 ,,palsy4 ,paralysis4--,a loss of movement1 entire or partial1 in the voluntary muscles of the body4 ,when this loss of power is complete it is called paralysis2 when it is not complete1 paresis4 ,causes4--,inflammation of the brain and spinal cord1 tumors in these parts1 accidents and injuries1 poisons1 apoplexy1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,the patient cannot make all the usual motions of the part4 ,the affected muscles may waste after a time4 ,different ,varieties4-- 7a7 ,paralysis of the ocular 7eye7 muscles4--,the vision becomes double1 the eyelids do not act normally1 may droop4 ,the eye may not move in every direction as it should4 7b7 ,paralysis of the muscles of mastication 7eating74 ,symptoms4--,if paralysis is only on one side1 it is difficult to chew2 if on both sides1 chewing is impossible4 ,the jaw hangs down4 ,,nervous ,,system #bie 7c7 ,paralysis of the facial 7face7 muscle4--,this is a rather common occurrence1 and is due to exposure to wet1 and cold1 diseases of the middle ear1 tumors1 etc4 ,symptoms3--,the eyelids do not close tightly1 and tears are continually trickling over the cheek2 the corner of the mouth droops and the saliva runs out1 etc4 ,the mild cases last two or three weeks2 the severe form from four to six weeks2 the worst cases usually recover in a long time4 7d7 ,paralysis of the muscles of the upper extremity4--,there are various and many symptoms1 but with all there is the same loss of the usual motion4 ,that particular muscle does not do its special work2 for instance1 if the paralysis is of the deltoid muscle of the arm and shoulder1 it is not possible to raise the arm1 usually pain in the shoulder4 ,the muscle soon wastes and the head of the arm bone 7humerus7 falls away from the shoulder1 etc4 7e7 ,paralysis of the muscles of the lower extremities4--,paralysis of the ,gluteus ,maximus and ,minimus4 7,hip muscles74 ,lifting up of the thigh is difficult and so is walking up hill or rising from sitting position4 ,the toes are turned out4 ,the other muscles may be paralyzed and simply cannot do their usual duty4 7f7 ,toxic 7poison7 paralysis4 ,lead paralysis4--,it is hard to extend the fingers4 ,the lead line is shown on the gums4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,palsy4--,remove the cause4 ,give salts and iodide of potash4 ,paralysis from arsenic1 mercury1 zinc or copper3--,the symptoms are those of neuritis and are greatly similar in each kind4 ,the spongy gums show mercury2 the puffy face and diarrhea show arsenic poison4 ,remove the cause4 ,,congestion ,,of ,,the ,,brain4 7,diseases of the ,cerebral 7,brain7 ,circulation74 7,hyperaemia74--,the brain is too full of blood4 ,causes4 ,for ,active ,congestion4--,over-exertion in study1 etc42 chronic pletbora 7too much blood in the blood vessels72 from constant use of alcohol1 tobacco1 amyl nitrite1 and from the stomach4 ,for passive congestion4--,local obstruction to the return of blood from the brain4 ,prolonged mental and physical exertion with excesses and irregular living may cause it4 ,symptoms of active kind4--,head feels warm1 face is red1 the arteries in the neck beat hard1 violent headache1 ears ringing1 very restless and does not sleep well4 ,symptoms of the passive form4--,the headache is not so great2 there may be stupor1 drowsiness and dull intellect and very sleepy4 ,recovery4--,favorable if the cause is removed4 ,treatment for active congestion4--,keep the patient absolutely quiet in a dark1 well aired room1 with the head and shoulders raised1 an ice bag or cold cloths to the head and warm applications to the hands and feet4 ,a warm foot bath will aid in drawing the blood away from the head4 ,give salts 7salines7 to move the bowels4 ,these take away a great deal of water from the blood and aid in relieving the congestion of the head4 #bif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment for passive congestion4--,remove the cause if possible4 ,give a light nutritious diet2 prohibit alcohol in any form2 keep the bowels regular4 ,,cerebral ,,anemia4 7,too little blood in the brain74 ,causes4--,heart disease1 general anemia1 and mental excitement4 ,symptoms4--,fainting spells1 dizziness1 the ears ring and there are spots before the eyes2 nausea and vomiting may go ahead of the fainting spells4 ,the face is pale1 the pupils are dilated1 the pulse is small and feeble1 and there may be cold sweating on the body4 ,if you can remove the cause the result is favorable4 ,treatment4--,for the fainting fits3--,place the patient in the lying down position and this frequently restores consciousness2 loosen any tight clothes1 corset1 waist1 collar1 etc4 ,give plenty of fresh air and do not crowd4 ,keep quiet yourself2 do not get excited4 ,in mild cases1 mild stimulants may be necessary4 ,let the patient smell of camphor1 put a cloth with camphor or ammonia near the nose4 ,in other cases amylnitrite and strychnine may be necessary4 ,small doses of whisky or brandy frequently help4 ,remove the cause4 ,give tonics for general anemia4 ,,tumors ,,of ,,the ,,brain ,,and ,,inflammation1 ,abscess1 etc4 ,abscess4 ,causes4--,this is always secondary and comes from some other part of the body4 ,it comes often in young and middle life and is more common in males than in females4 ,the most frequent cause is inflammation of the ear and the next is from fracture of the skull bones4 ,it may be large or small4 ,symptoms4--,may come slowly or quickly4 ,after an injury to the head the symptoms may come on suddenly such as intense headache1 delirium1 vomiting1 chills1 high fever1 and sometimes convulsions1 and a very deep seeming sleep 7coma74 ,in chronic cases the symptoms are not so severe4 ,treatment4--,an operation if the abscess can be reached4 ,if not1 an ice bag should be applied to the head2 quiet the distress with narcotics4 ,,tumors ,,of ,,the ,,brain4--,varieties in order of their frequency4 ,gumma1 tuberculous tumors1 glioma1 sarcoma1 cancer1 etc4 ,causes4 ,predisposing4--,men are about twice as often affected as women until fifty and then it is about equal4 ,it is more frequent in early adult life4 ,the exciting causes are blows and severe emotional shock4 ,gumma 7in third stage of ,syphilis7 appear as a round1 yellow1 cheesy mass1 usually beginning in the membranes and are usually seen between thirty and fifty4 ,they come from syphilis4 ,,nervous ,,system #big ,tuberculous tumors4 ,these appear as hard masses and vary in size4 ,they may be single or many1 and are situated in any part of the brain4 ,more than half of the tumors appearing in children are of this variety4 ,glioma4 ,glue-tumor4 ,they come from tissue forming the basis of the supporting framework of the nervous tissue4 ,this kind occurs often in the young4 ,sarcoma and ,cancer are rare4 ,symptoms4--,the most of the growths start in the membranes of the brain1 and by compressing a certain part of the brain they produce their special symptoms such as headache1 vomiting1 inflammation of the nerves of the eye1 double vision1 blindness1 the memory impaired1 dullness and apathy1 an irritable temper1 and sometimes become demented4 ,there is often vertigo or a sense of giddiness4 ,there may be convulsions1 and paralysis of some muscles4 ,a general tuberculosis tendency or history of syphilis will help to make the diagnosis4 ,in children it is more likely to be tuberculous4 ,the result is more favorable in tuberculous growths in children and syphilitic tumors in adults4 ,it may last from a few months to three years in a bad case4 ,treatment4--,for gumma1 caused by syphilis1 iodide of potash and mercury should be given4 ,in both kinds1 syphilitic and tuberculous1 a nutritious diet and general tonic treatment1 such as cod-liver oil1 iron1 arsenic1 and quinine should be given4 ,the bowels must be kept open and special attention given to the digestion4 ,for headache4--,ice bags1 cold to the head1 mustard to the nape of the neck4 ,for ,vomiting4--,mustard over the stomach4 ,surgery is necessary for some tumors that can be reached4 ,you will naturally depend upon your attending physician for advice and treatment4 ,,syphilis ,,of ,,the ,,brain4 ,causes4--,the symptoms of syphilis of the brain1 belong to the third stage of the disease1 and are rarely ever observed until at least one year or longer from the time of the first lesion 7chancre74 ,it may be from ten to twenty years coming on4 ,both sexes are equally liable1 and it may come at any age4 ,syphilis may produce a circumscribed tumor1 a disease of the arteries or a general hardened infiltration of the brain4 ,the tumors are small1 yellowish1 and cheesy in the center4 ,they originate in the ,dura ,mater 7covering7 and spread to the brain structure proper4 ,the disease of the arteries causes a thickening of these vessels1 a narrowing of the blood channel in them1 thus producing a clot4 ,symptoms4--,of gumma 7syphilis tumors7 at the base of the brain1 are persistent headache1 worse at night2 sleeplessness1 depression of the mind1 memory impaired1 vertigo1 sometimes vomiting and paralysis of some of the nerves 7third and sixth pairs74 ,violent convulsions1 like epilepsy1 appear in some cases4 #bih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms when arteries are diseased4--,temporary loss of speech1 numbness or weakness in one limb1 the sight is disturbed1 or vertigo2 and1 when the clot 7thrombus7 appears1 symptoms of apoplexy1 ,this is a common variety of syphilis of the brain4 ,how to tell what the disease is4--,the history of the patient will help4 ,an apoplexy in a young person would suggest syphilis4 ,recovery4--,the chances are better when the disease forms gumma 7tumors7 than when the blood vessels are diseased4 ,treatment4--,should be begun and properly carried on when the person has the primary sore 7chancre71 and then these after troubles may not follow4 ,this is one of the diseases where the victim reaps a big harvest on account of the sexual sin1 and in order to escape the bad results for himself1 etc4 he should go through a regular course of treatment when he first contracts the disease1 perhaps for a year or more1 ,this treatment should last as a rule for some years4 ,it is late to begin when the brain symptoms show brain involvement4 ,for this there must be radical and careful treatment with mercury and iodide of potash2 with tonics and general building up treatment1 and then even if the patient lives he may be a nuisance to himself and others4 ,,general ,,paresis4 7,paretic dementia4 ,general ,paralysis of the ,insane4 ,softening of the ,brain74--,this belongs under diseases of the mind1 but there are so many cases that a description of this disease may be instructive and interesting4 ,one author says3 ,general paresis is a chronic1 progressive1 diffuse1 encephalitis 7inflammation of the brain71 resulting in structural changes in the cerebral 7brain7 tissue1 with involvement of the cortical1 and meningeal1 7covering7 blood and lymph vessels1 presenting characteristic symptoms1 with progressive course and fatal termination usually within three years4 ,there are three stages3--#a4 ,the period of incubation 7the prodromal stage74 #b4 ,a stage of pronounced mono-maniac activity with symptoms of paralysis4 #c4 ,stage of extreme enfeeblement with diminution and final loss of power4 ,these stages run into each other4 ,first stage in a typical case3--,there are tremblings and slight trouble in speech and expression of the face4 ,the mind has exalted and excited spells1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,the patient is irritable4 ,the mental and moral character is unstable4 ,his affairs are in confusion4 ,he uses bad language1 neglects his family1 goes with drunkards and bad women1 makes indecent proposals to respectable women of his acquaintance without realizing that it is improper4 ,he cannot keep his mind on one thing4 ,speech is a little thick1 indistinct and hesitating4 ,syllables are dropped or repeated1 speech finally becomes undistinguishable4 ,he is very excited2 he thinks he is persecuted4 ,he is a big fellow generally4 ,he is a king1 he is rich and mighty4 ,this is the usual run4 ,as the disease progresses he becomes feeble-minded more and more so continually4 ,persistent insomnia comes on early and frequently recurring1 one-sided headache often goes with it4 ,sometimes there is an uncontrollable desire to sleep4 ,loss of consciousness is an early symptom4 ,after severe attacks there may be one-sided paralysis 7hemiplegia7 which usually disappears in a few hours or days4 ,convulsions like epilepsy may appear early1 but usually occur in the later stages4 ,the pupils are mostly dilated1 rarely contracted1 and they are often unequal and react slowly to light4 ,when the tongue is protruded it trembles and is put out in a jerky manner4 ,the hands tremble1 in the advanced stage4 ,the speech is jerky and slow4 ,syllables are dropped and repeated4 ,one early symptom is retention of the urine4 ,there is another annoying symptom--a constant grinding of the teeth4 ,the walk is very spasmodic1 but in advanced stages it becomes slouching or dragging4 ,the skin may be red or blue4 ,when the feeble-mindedness is fully developed the mind does not perceive anything accurately4 ,he sees imaginary things1 and things that he does see do not appear to him as they are4 ,finally he has no mind4 ,treatment4--,the end is sure4 ,you can relieve the distress partly4 ,personal attention by a physician is needed4 ,,nervous ,,system #bii ,,insomnia4--,insomnia is not a disease1 but a symptom of disease4 ,it may1 however1 become so active1 prominent1 and important a symptom as to constitute a condition which merits individual management and treatment4 ,definition4--,insomnia is the term employed to denote actual or absolute sleeplessness1 and also lack of fully restful sleep1 which might be termed relative sleeplessness4 ,causes4--,organic causes4 ,disease of the brain and spinal cord4 ,toxic causes due to poison circulating in the blood which by irritation of the brain and cord 7axis7 and especially of the brain1 cause such diseases as nephritis 7chronic71 jaundice1 typhoid fever and consumption4 ,primary causes4 ,depend upon insanity4 ,nervous or simplest causes4--,these are present in nervous persons and comprise the two conditions of congestion and anemia of the brain4 ,the brain congestion is typified by the nerve-tire of the student2 over-study and anxiety bring too much blood to the brain and necessarily too much activity and then insomnia4 ,anemia of the brain acts in the opposite manner4 ,the brain cells are not properly nourished and hence irritated1 and sleeplessness follows4 ,,sleeplessness4 ,mothers' ,remedies4 #a4 ,hop ,pillow ,stops4--,people affected in this way will be very much benefited by the use of a pillow composed of hops1 or cup of warm hop tea on retiring4 ,the hops have a very soothing effect upon the nerves4 #b4 ,sleeplessness1 ,easy and ,simple ,remedy for4--,on going to bed1 take some sound1 as a clock-tick or the breathing of some one within hearing1 and breathe long breaths1 keeping time to the sound4 ,in a very short time you will fall asleep1 without any of the painful anxieties attending insomnia4 #cjj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #c4 ,sleeplessness1 ,ginger at ,bedtime for4--,ginger tea taken at bedtime soothes one to sleep1 ,this is a very good remedy when the stomach is at fault4 ,it stimulates this organ and produces a greater circulation1 thereby drawing the blood from the head4 ,this will make the patient feel easier and sleep will soon follow4 #d4 ,sleeplessness1 ,milk ,will ,stop4--,sip a glass of hot milk just before retiring4 ,this is very soothing to the nerves1 and a good stimulant for the stomach1 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,remove the cause and be careful in using drugs4 ,in the organic kind the treatment is not very successful4 ,in the toxic kind drugs must be given to correct other diseases and also tonics given4 ,for brain congestion and anemia kind other means must be used first1 and the drugs as the last resort4 ,treatment of the congestive insomnia4--#a4 ,hot or warm general body-baths are very advantageous to stimulate the circulation and restore its balance alike in congestion and anemic cases4 ,after such baths the patient must go to bed at once and not get chilled in cold rooms or by drafts4 ,they must be properly covered and kept warm4 #b4 ,cold spongings1 cold shower baths1 or cold plunge baths are given when the hot or warm bath does not produce the correct result4 ,if this does not depress it is better than the warm bath4 ,the person should be rubbed with warm rough towels until the skin is aglow4 ,if he feels rested and quieted1 the reaction is proper2 if depressed1 the treatment is too vigorous and not suitable4 #c4 ,the patient should stand ankle deep in a tub of hot water and a drip sheet1 from water at #ge to #hj degrees temperature1 thrown over him4 ,then rub the patient's back and abdomen hard and a general brisk rub-down immediately after leaving the tub4 ,this treatment should quiet1 not excite or depress4 #d4 ,the cold abdominal pack is valuable4 ,flannel is wrung out in water1 #ge to #hj degrees temperature and laid in several thicknesses upon the abdomen2 place a dry towel over this1 cover all with oiled silk1 overlapping widely in order to protect the bed4 ,tie or bandage all this firmly4 ,the effect of this work is first that of a cold then of a warm poultice4 #e4 ,exercise4 ,this should be in the open air when possible4 ,a fast walk1 horseback ride or ride on bicycle for a half hour before bedtime1 followed by a rub-down will frequently give a good sleep4 ,dumb-bell1 ,indian club exercise1 chest weight1 are good in some cases4 ,diet4--,a light easily digested supper is often better than a heavy meal4 ,sometimes a little eaten before bed-time will give sleep4 ,a piece of toast1 for instance4 ,it draws the blood from the brain and more to the stomach4 ,,nervous ,,system #cja ,medicines4 ,if you must use them4--,the bromides are the best4 ,sodium and strontium bromide are first choice4 ,twenty to thirty grains in water one-half hour before retiring4 ,chloral hydrate should not be used often4 ,sulphonal1 trional1 etc41 should always be given with a little food-never alone4 ,sometimes bread pills do just as well4 ,,anemic ,,congestion4 ,diet4--,a light supper before retiring1 like hot milk1 broths1 milk punch1 etc41 will very frequently promote sleep by removing the cause and quickening the circulation4 ,give nutritious1 easy food to digest4 ,the baths are not so valuable for this kind of insomnia4 ,a cold sponge bath or plunge may be of service4 ,medicines4--,tonics are needed here as in regular anemia4 ,the patient must be carefully treated1 and very many of these cases can be cured4 ,the patient must render all the aid he can give1 and the physician should gain his confidence4 ,if he does he will not need to give much medicine to put the patient to sleep1 and if he does give it he can frequently use a ,placebo with the same effect4 ,mind has an influence over mind4 ,by ,placebo is meant any harmless substance1 as bread-pills1 given to soothe the patient's anxiety rather than as a remedy4 ,,sleep ,,walking4--,there is a tendency to sleep walking in some families1 often more than one child will do this to a greater or less extent4 ,it is very extreme in some cases1 and the next morning they do not know anything about it4 ,the person is very seldom hurt and he can do some dizzy things4 ,many persons walk about in their sleeping room or simply get out of bed4 ,fatigue1 worry1 poor sleep1 restlessness1 nervousness1 a hearty late dinner are aggravating causes4 ,as age advances and the person becomes stronger1 the patient will do less of it4 ,treatment4--,avoid over-eating1 worry1 over-study4 ,the evening should be spent quietly4 ,such persons had better drop parties1 late hours or anything that tends to cause worry1 fatigue or nervousness4 ,,stammering4--,this may be inherited to some extent2 excitement1 nervousness1 bodily fatigue1 want of rest1 etc41 make it worse4 ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 #a4 ,stammering1 ,easy ,cure for4--,read aloud in a room an hour each day4 ,repeat each word slowly and distinctly4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,the person should be taught early to talk slowly1 and to do everything to control himself and not get nervous4 ,there are schools for this trouble1 and they seem to do good work4 ,they teach the patients how to speak slowly1 distinctly and to keep their minds off of themselves4 ,,hiccough4--,this is caused by intermittent1 sudden contraction of the diaphragm2 obstinate hiccough is a very distressing symptom and sometimes it is hard to control4 #cjb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,causes4--,inflammatory causes4 ,it is seen in gastritis1 peritonitis1 hernia1 appendicitis1 and in severe forms of typhoid fever4 ,irritative causes4 ,swallowing hot substances1 local disease of the gullet near the diaphragm1 and in many cases of stomach trouble and bowel disorder1 especially when associated with gas 7flatus74 ,specific causes3 ,gout1 diabetes or chronic ,bright's disease4 ,nervous 7,neurotic7 causes4 ,hysteria1 epilepsy1 shock1 or brain tumors4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,hiccough4 ,vinegar for4--,one teaspoonful vinegar sipped carefully 7so it will not strangle the patient7 will stop them almost instantly4 #b4 ,hiccough1 ,sugar and ,vinegar ,stops4--,a few drops of strong vinegar dropped on a lump of sugar and held in the mouth until dissolved1 will stop most cases of hiccoughs4 #c4 ,hiccough1 ,sugar ,will ,relieve ,patient of4--,place a little dry sugar on the end of the tongue and hold the breath4 ,i have tried this remedy after others have failed and obtained instant relief4 #d4 ,hiccough1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,have patient hold both ears closed with the fingers1 then give them three swallows cold water while they hold their breath4 #e4 ,hiccough1 ,home ,remedy to ,stop4--,take nine swallows of cold water while holding the breath4 #f4 ,hiccough4 ,vinegar ,stops4--,one teaspoonful of vinegar thickened with sugar and eaten slowly4 #g4 ,hiccough1 ,cinchona ,bark in ,peppermint ,stops4--,put about one-fourth teaspoonful of cinchona bark1 powdered in two ounces of peppermint water1 and give one teaspoonful every five or ten minutes until relieved1 or three drops of camphor and aqua ammonia in wineglassful of water1 ,these remedies are very good when the stomach is at fault1 as they have a stimulating effect4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,sudden start may check it in the light forms4 ,ice1 a teaspoonful of salt and lemon juice may be tried4 ,inhalations of chloroform often relieve4 ,strong retraction of the tongue may give immediate relief4 ,spirits of camphor1 one teaspoonful4 ,tincture of cayenne pepper one to two drops in water4 ,ten grains of musk by the rectum4 ,hoffman's anodyne one teaspoonful in ice water is very good4 ,,nervous ,,system #cjc ,,injuries ,,to ,,the ,,head4 ,concussion or ,laceration of the ,brain4--,the brain may be injured by a blow on the head1 or indirectly by falling fully upon the feet or sitting down hard upon the buttocks4 ,symptoms4--,the person who is injured may lose his balance and fall1 become pale1 confused1 and giddy1 may have nausea and vomiting and recover4 ,if the injury is more severe and there is a tear of the membranes of the brain or the brain itself1 the patient will fall and lie quietly with a feeble and fluttering heart1 cold1 clammy skin1 and apparent unconsciousness2 he can be roused by shouting but will not reply intelligently4 ,he will be able to move his limbs4 ,the urine and contents of the bowels will be passed involuntarily4 ,as he gets better he may vomit4 ,he may soon return to entire consciousness1 but still suffer from some headache1 feel wearied1 and tired1 and not feel like exerting himself4 ,this may continue for some time4 ,occasionally the results are more serious even after a long time has passed1 and an abscess of the brain should be watched for1 sometimes epilepsy or insanity follows4 ,if the patient grows worse instead of recovering1 either deep seeming sleep sets in or symptoms of inflammation of the covering 7meninges7 or the brain itself follows4 ,such injuries must be carefully watched1 for you can not tell at first how severe they may prove to be4 ,,treatment4 ,what to do ,first4--,put the patient to bed without any pillow1 and put around his body hot water bottles or bags1 suitably covered4 ,he should be kept quiet and free from excitement1 and sleep should be encouraged4 ,hot water or ice water1 when awake1 as is most agreeable to the patient1 may be given4 ,aromatic spirit of ammonia1 during the shock is better for the patient to take than alcohol1 for alcohol excites the brain2 dose1 one-half to two drams2 the former can be given every ten minutes in a little water for about three doses4 ,surgical treatment may be necessary at any time4 ,,injuries ,,of ,,the ,,spinal ,,cord4 ,concussion of the ,spine4--,a severe jarring of the body followed by a group of spinal symptoms supposed to be due to some minute changes in the cord1 of an unknown nature4 ,causes4--,severe concussion may result from railway accidents or violent bending of the body1 fall from a house1 blow on the back1 jumping1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,may come on suddenly1 when it is due to a jar of the brain as well as the cord4 ,loss of consciousness1 complete paralysis1 small pulse1 collapse1 and within a few hours death may follow4 ,in other cases improvement1 though very slow1 follows4 ,walking is difficult and the upper extremities are weak in these cases4 ,there are pain and tenderness along the spine4 ,brain symptoms1 such as headache1 dizziness and fainting1 may be present or absent4 ,treatment4--,absolute rest from the beginning1 stimulants if necessary1 electricity is useful4 ,,traumatism ,,of ,,the ,,cord4 7,blows1 etc474--7,fractures and dislocations1 gunshot and stab wounds1 etc474 ,symptoms4--,they differ according to the place where the cord is injured4 ,the motion and feeling power may be disturbed4 ,there may be sudden complete paralysis of the upper and lower extremities depending on how severely the cord is injured1 and how high up the injury is4 ,the bladder and rectum may not act properly4 ,the contents may be retained or run-away4 ,death follows sooner or later if the injury is extensive4 ,in some cases the symptoms are slight in the beginning1 but increase in a few days1 or they may suddenly increase a few months afterwards4 ,in other cases1 bad symptoms at first may gradually abate which is due to the blood clot having been absorbed4 #cjd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,recovery depends upon the extent of the injury and the constitution of the patient4 ,it is always well to be careful about expressing an opinion about this injury4 ,treatment4 ,immediate4--,surgical treatment is necessary4 ,absolute rest is a necessity1 and must be had for weeks according to the severity of the case4 ,it may seem long and become tedious1 but the case must have rest for a long time4 ,,organic ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,spinal ,,cord4 ,caisson ,disease2 ,divers' ,paralysis4 ,causes4--,this affection occurs in divers1 bridge builders1 and others who are subject to increased atmospheric pressure4 ,the symptoms develop on coming suddenly to the surface when the atmospheric pressure is greatly lessened4 ,symptoms4--,they usually occur on the return to the surface of the water1 or after a few hours have passed4 ,there are pains in the ears and joints and nose-bleed4 ,the pulse is slow and strong4 ,neuralgia of the stomach and vomiting often occur4 ,paralysis of one side1 or of the lower extremities may occur4 ,brain symptoms may develop and death may follow in a few hours4 ,in most cases recovery takes place in a few days or weeks4 ,treatment4--,persons who are engaged in such work should change very gradually from a great depth to the surface1 and should not go into the outer air suddenly4 ,,myelitis4--,myelitis is an inflammation of the spinal cord4 ,causes4--,it may occur at any age1 and is more common in male than in female4 ,the exciting causes are prolonged exposure to severe colds1 too great mental and physical exertion1 sexual excess1 blows1 bleeding into the cord1 alcoholic excess1 acute infectious diseases1 syphilis1 etc4 ,symptoms4--,these depend upon the location of the inflammation and the severity4 ,the onset may be sudden or gradual--when it is sudden1 there may be a chill followed by a fever of #aja to #ajc degrees--general feeling of illness1 loss of appetite1 with coated tongue and constipation4 ,there may be over-sensitiveness to pain and touch4 ,pain may radiate from the back into the limbs1 with numbing and tingling of the limbs4 ,the urine may be retained or may dribble away4 ,usually there is obstinate constipation4 ,there is frequently the feeling of a band around the body4 ,paralysis may follow in the lower extremities and higher up1 sometimes1 depending upon how high up in the cord the inflammation exists4 ,this paralysis may cause no motion of the limbs or produce an exaggerated contracting of the affected muscles1 the knees being drawn up on the abdomen and the heels touching the buttocks4 ,,nervous ,,diseases #cje ,recovery4--,chances for recovery depend upon the cause4 ,most cases are chronic and may last for years4 ,treatment4--,treatment depends also upon the cause4 ,rest in bed2 counter-irritation1 wet cupping1 with care on account of bed sores4 ,a water-bed from the first may prevent bed-sores4 ,the urine must be drawn if it is retained4 ,the medical treatment must be carefully given and a physician of experience should be obtained4 ,,locomotor ,,ataxia4 ,tabes dorsalis4 ,posterior ,spinal ,sclerosis74--,a hardening 7sclerosis7 affecting the posterior parts of the spinal cord and characterized by incoordination1 which means a condition where a person is unable to produce voluntary muscular movements2 for instance1 of the legs1 etc41 loss of deep reflexes to bend them back2 disturbances of nutrition and sensation1 and various affections of sight4 ,causes4--,this is a disease of adult life1 persons under twenty-five being rarely affected1 and is more common in men than women 7ten to one74 ,sometimes children suffering from hereditary syphilis have it4 ,the chief predisposing cause is syphilis which precedes it in from seventy to eighty-five of the cases according to various authorities4 ,exposure to cold and wet1 sexual and alcoholic excesses1 mineral poisoning1 and great physical exertion also exciting causes4 ,symptoms4--,these are numerous4 ,they appear in succession and with the same regularity4 ,stages4--,stages of pain2 the stage of ataxia1 peculiar gait2 and the state of paralysis4 #a4 ,prodromal or forerunning2 the stage of pain4--,this consists of lightning-like pains in the lower extremities1 numbness1 formication 7feeling of ants1 etc41 crawling71 sensation of dead extremities2 pins and needles in the soles of the feet and fingers1 coldness1 itching of arms and scrotum or other parts1 a sensation of constriction around the chest1 headache1 pain in the small of the back and loins of an aching character may occur4 ,these symptoms may constitute the only evidence of locomotor ataxia and last for years2 but sooner or later there are added absence of knee cap bone reflex 7knee jerk71 and immobility of the pupil4 ,the loss of the knee jerk is always observed in time4 ,the pupil fails to respond to light while it still accommodates for distance1 called ,argyll ,roberston pupil4 ,there may be imperfect control of the bladder with slow1 dripping or hasty urination4 ,later the control is not imperfect1 but it may be painful4 ,inflammation of the bladder may occur which is dangerous4 ,there is usually obstinate constipation and loss of sexual power4 ,these symptoms may last for several months and years1 and then the second stage symptoms appear4 #cjf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #b4 ,stage of ,ataxia 7,disturbance of motion74--,the disturbance of motion 7ataxia7 is very marked1 especially in the lower extremities2 the walking becomes difficult and uncertain2 there is difficulty in rising or rapid turning2 the legs are wide apart2 feet lifted too high and come down too forcibly2 the length of the steps is irregular1 and the body is imperfectly balanced4 ,if the patient stands with his feet together and eyes closed he begins to sway1 7,romberg's symptom71 which is due to a defect in controlling the muscles from impairment of sensation4 ,there may be imperfect use of the hands in dressing1 writing1 etc42 lancinating pains are marked in all cases and come on in paroxysms4 ,the pains are mostly in the legs1 but also occur in the arms1 head1 loins1 back1 and trunk4 ,then the sense of touch is partially lost4 ,the prick of a pin may not be felt until a few seconds after being applied4 ,this stage may last for years and remain at a standstill2 but it is usually progressive1 and advances to the third stage4 #c4 ,the stage of paralysis is marked by a gradual change to the worse1 and the patient must remain in bed1 because he cannot get out4 ,the lower and sometimes the upper extremities have lost a great deal of their power of sensation3 ,the joints1 mostly the knee and hip joints show on both sides of the body a painless swelling1 owing to the great quantities of watery liquid there4 ,dislocations and fractures occur simultaneously4 ,bed-sores and peculiar ulcers on the sole of the foot also occur4 ,the urine dribbles away constantly1 for all control of the bladder is lost4 ,death occurs from exhaustion2 bedsores1 inflammation of the bladder1 or pneumonia coming on as a complication4 ,treatment2--,the only thing to do when the patient has this disease is to make him comfortable and arrest the progress of it1 if possible4 ,it is incurable1 but treatment sometimes arrests the progress and at least lessens the suffering and prolongs life as long as it is worth living to them4 ,i have given a longer description than was necessary1 for ,i wanted men who live such fast lives to understand what it brings them for most cases are caused by syphilis4 ,the description could have been made longer and other symptoms and complications put in4 ,i think enough has been given and perhaps this description may deter some one from going the same road4 ,the ,diagnosis is made at first by the fatigue1 peculiar pains1 loss of the knee jerk1 the peculiar pupil and history of syphilis4 ,later it is made from the ataxia2 the peculiar walk1 etc41 and the bladder disturbances4 ,,hereditary ,,ataxia4 ,friedrich's ,disease4--,this peculiar disease is due to a degenerative disease of the posterior and lateral columns 7parts7 of the spinal cord1 occurring in childhood1 and often in several children of the same family4 ,causes4--,more in boys than in girls and oftener in the country districts4 ,heredity is frequently a cause and it is traced to syphilis1 epilepsy1 alcoholism1 and insanity in the ancestors4 ,several children of the same family may have it4 ,symptoms4--,in very young children it is noticed that they are slow in learning to walk2 the child staggers in trying to stand or to walk2 it uses its hands clumsily1 and has difficulty in speaking4 ,the movements of the hands are peculiar1 the hands move like in chorea1 the speech is slow and drawling4 ,recovery4--,very doubtful1 but they may last for years4 ,,nervous ,,diseases #cjg ,,infantile ,,paralysis4 7,acute ,anterior ,polio ,myelitis74--,this is an acute disease occurring almost exclusively in young children with paralysis1 followed by rapid dwindling of the muscles of the parts affected by the paralysis4 ,causes4--,found in children under three years old4 ,it is more common in summer than in winter4 ,it often follows scarlet fever1 measles1 and diphtheria4 ,symptoms4--,the onset is usually sudden2 often the child is put to bed at night seemingly well and in the morning is found paralyzed in one or more limbs4 ,high fever or chills1 general feeling of illness1 pain all over the body1 decided brain symptoms1 like delirium or convulsions and intermittent contractions of the muscles may usher in the disease4 ,these forerunning symptoms may last a short time or for several weeks1 after which the paralysis is noticed1 being extensive as a rule1 and affecting one1 two1 or all of the extremities and sometimes the muscles of the trunk4 ,this general paralysis soon disappears being left permanently in only one extremity1 chiefly in one leg4 ,the other symptoms disappear4 ,the paralyzed part atrophies 7wastes7 rapidly4 ,the disease is very rare in adults4 ,if the paralysis does not show a decided change within the first few months1 full recovery is doubtful4 ,treatment4--,during the acute stage there must be absolute quiet and rest with a diet that is not stimulating1 one that is easily digested2 ice to the head or cold cloths1 counter-irritation to the spine2 electricity should be used after a few weeks4 ,there is quite a good deal of this paralysis1 and the case should receive careful attention from the start4 ,,taste4--,taste-,buds4--,there are three kinds of papillae or eminences on the human tongue1--the circumvallate1 the fungiform and the filiform4 ,the circumvallate are from seven to twelve in number and lie near the root of the tongue1 arranged in the form of a ,v1 with its open angle turned forward4 ,each one is an elevation of the mucous membrane1 covered by epithelium and surrounded by a trench4 ,on the sides of the papillae1 embedded in the epithelium1 are small oval bodies called taste-buds4 ,these taste-buds consist of a sheath of flattened1 fusiform cells1 enclosing a number of spindle-like cells whose tapering ends are prolonged into a hair-like process4 ,as the filaments of the gustatory nerves terminate between these rod-like cells1 it is probable that they are the true sensory cells of taste4 #cjh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,in the human tongue taste-buds are also found in the fungiform papillae1 often seem as red dots scattered over its surface2 and to an area just in front of the anterior pillar of the fauces4 ,it is also possible that single taste-cells are scattered over the tongue1 as the sense of taste exists where no taste-buds can be found4 ,illustration3 ,taste ,buds4 ,many so-called tastes are really smells4 ,this is easily proved by compressing the nostrils and attempting to distinguish by taste different articles of food4 ,the taste sensation is greatest when the exciting substance is at the temperature of the body4 ,there is no perceptible sweetness to sugar when the tongue has been dipped for a half-minute in water either at the freezing temperature or warmed to #ej degrees ,c4 ,neither is there any sense of taste until the substance is dissolved by the natural fluids of the mouth1 as will be seen by wiping the tongue dry and placing sugar upon it4 ,the four primary taste-sensations are bitter1 sweet1 sour and salt4 ,these probably have separate centers and nerve fibers4 ,sweet and sour tastes are chiefly recognized at the front and bitter and alkaline tastes at the back of the tongue4 ,the same substance will often excite a different sensation1 according as it is placed at the front or back of the tongue4 ,there are also laws of contrast in taste sensations4 ,certain substances will enhance the flavor of another and others will destroy it4 ,again1 certain tastes may disguise others without destroying them1 as when an acid is covered with a sweet4 ,,insanity4 ,history4--,the earliest reference to insanity is found in the book of ,deuteronomy4 ,another reference is in ,samuel where it speaks concerning ,david's cunning and successful feigning of insanity4 ,and he changed his behavior before them and feigned himself mad in their hands1 and scrabbled on the door-posts of the gate1 and let his spittle fall down upon his beard1 ,feigning insanity under distressing circumstances has been one of man's achievements throughout the centuries4 ,it is spoken of in ,ecclesiastes4 ,jeremiah says in regard to the wine cup3 ,and they shall drink and be moved and be mad4 ,nations also were poisoned by the wine cup1 for ,jeremiah says1 ,babylon has been a golden cup in the ,lord's hands1 that made all the earth drunken4 ,the nations have drunken of her wine1 therefore the nations are mad4 ,greek writers speak of cases of mental unsoundness as occurring with some frequency in ,greece4 ,the inhabitants of the ,roman ,empire were afflicted with mental unsoundness and ,nero was considered crazy4 ,in ancient ,egypt there were temples and priests for the care of the insane4 ,,nervous ,,diseases #cji ,hippocrates1 who lived four hundred years before ,christ1 was the first physician who seemed to have any true conception of the real nature of insanity4 ,for many centuries later the masses believed that madness was simply a visitation of the devil4 ,the insane1 in the time of ,christ1 were permitted to wander at large among the woods and caves of ,palestine4 ,the monks built the first hospital or asylum for the insane six centuries after ,christ4 ,a hospital for the insane was established at ,valencia in ,spain in #adji4 ,in #aedg the hospital of ,st4 ,mary of ,bethlehem was established near ,london and was known as ,bedlam for a long time4 ,the first asylum to be run upon reform principles was ,st4 ,luke's of ,london1 founded in #agea4 ,about #agia ,samuel ,hahnemann established an asylum for the insane at ,georgenthal1 near ,gotha1 and the law of kindness was the unvarying rule in the institution4 ,hahnemann says in his ,lesser ,writings3 ,i never allow any insane persons to be punished by blows or other corporeal inflictions4 ,pineli struck the chains from the incarcerated insane at the ,bicetre1 near ,paris in #agib or #agic4 ,there has been a gradual tendency during the last century toward better things in the behalf of the insane4 ,a hundred years ago they were treated with prison surroundings and prison fare4 ,then asylum treatment began to prevail4 ,this means close confinement1 good food1 sufficient clothing and comfortable beds4 ,asylum care means the humane custody of dangerous prisoners4 ,from the asylum we move on to the hospital system of caring for the insane and this system recognizes the fact that the lunatic is a sick man and needs nursing and medical treatment in order to be cured4 ,hospital treatment has been gradually introduced during the past thirty years or more1 and in time it will eventually supercede asylum treatment and prison or workhouse methods in the management of the insane everywhere4 #caj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,causes of ,insanity4--,there are many and various causes4 ,one author states3 ,mental abnormality is always due to either imperfect or eccentric physical development1 or to the effects of inborn or acquired physical disease1 or to injurious impressions1 either ante-natal or post natal1 upon the delicate and intricate physical structure known as the human brain4 ,some physical imperfections1 more than others1 give rise to mental derangements1 and some persons1 more than others1 when affected by any bodily ailment1 tend to aberrated conditions of the mind4 ,some impressions more than others1 are peculiarly unfortunate by reason of their crowding effects upon the brain tablets of a sensitive mind4 ,to these natural defects and unnatural tendencies1 we apply1 in the general way1 the term ,insane ,diathesis4 ,this diathesis may be inherited or acquired4 ,those who are born to become insane do not necessarily spring from insane parents or from an ancestry having any apparent taint of lunacy in the blood4 ,but they do receive from their progenitors oftentimes certain impressions upon their mental and moral1 as well as upon their physical being1 which impressions1 like iron molds1 fix and shape their subsequent destinies4 ,the insane diathesis in the child may come from hysteria in the mother4 ,a drunken father may impel epilepsy1 madness or idiocy in the child4 ,ungoverned passions1 from love to hate1 from hope to fear1 when indulged in overmuch by the parents1 may unloose the furies of unrestrained madness in the minds of the children4 ,the insane may often trace their sad humiliation and utter unfitness for life's duties back through a tedious line of unrestrained passion1 of prejudice1 bigotry1 and superstition unbridled1 of lust unchecked1 of intemperance uncontrolled1 of avarice unmastered1 and of nerve resources wasted1 exhausted1 and made bankrupt before its time4 ,timely warnings by the physician and appeals to his clients of today1 may save them for his own treatment1 instead of consigning them to an asylum where his fees cease from doubling1 and the crazed ones are at rest4 ,the causes of the insane diathesis 7constitution7 are frequently traceable to the methods of life of those who produce children under such circumstances and conditions that the offspring bear the indelible birthmark of mental weakness4 ,early dissipations of the father produce an exhausted and enfeebled body2 and a demoralized mind and an unholy and unhealthy existence in the mother1 are causes4 ,fast living of parents in society is a fruitful cause of mental imperfections in their children4 ,the sons of royalty and the sons of the rich1 are often weak in brain force because of the high living of their ancestry4 ,the fast high livers of today are developing rapidly and surely1 strong tendencies to both mental and physical disorders4 ,elbert ,hubbard says of those who live at a certain hotel and waste their substance there1 that they are apt to have gout at one end1 general paresis at the other1 and ,bright's disease in the middle4 ,drunkenness1 lust1 rage1 fear1 mental anxiety or incompatibility1 if admitted to participation in the act of impregnation will each1 in turn or in combination1 often set the seal of their presence in the shape of idiocy1 imbecility1 eccentricity1 or absolute insanity4 ,diogenes reproached a half-witted1 cracked-brained unfortunate with this remark1 ,surely1 young man1 thy father begat thee when he was drunk4 ,,nervous ,,diseases #caa ,burton in his anatomy of melancholy states that3 ,if a drunken man begets a child it will never likely have a good brain1 ,michelet predicts3 ,woe unto the children of darkness1 the sons of drunkenness who were1 nine months before their birth1 an outrage on their mothers4 ,children of drunkards are often sad and hideous burlesques upon normal humanity4 ,business worry may cause unsoundness in the offspring generated under such conditions4 ,one father had two sons grow up strong and vigorous1 mentally and physically1 while a third son was weak1 irresolute1 fretful1 suspicious and half demented4 ,the father confessed to his physician that on account of business troubles he was half crazy and during this time the wife became pregnant and this half-crazy son was born and the father states that he inherits just the state of mind ,i was then in4 ,many such cases could be mentioned4 ,a sound body and a cheerful mind can only be produced from healthy stock4 ,mental peculiarities are produced by unpleasant influences brought to bear upon the pregnant mother4 ,the story is told of ,king ,james the ,sixth of ,scotland1 that he was constitutionally timid and showed great terror at a drawn sword4 ,his father was murdered in his mother's presence while she was pregnant4 ,children born under the influence of fear may be troubled with apprehensions of impending calamity1 so intense that they may become insane at last4 ,an instance is given of an insane man who always manifested the greatest fear of being killed and constantly implored those around him not to hurt him4 ,his mother lived with her drunken husband who often threatened to kill her with a knife4 ,other ,causes of ,insanity4 ,imperfect ,nutrition4--,whatever tends to weaken the brain or exhaust the central forces of life must favor the growth of insanity4 ,the brain is not properly nourished4 ,blows and ,falls upon the ,head4--,sometimes such injuries are forgotten1 but they result infrequently in stealthily developed1 but none the less dangerous1 conditions1 which may result in the derangement of all mental faculties4 ,a child should not be struck on the head4 ,teachers or parents should not box a child's ears4 ,one author says such a person is guilty of slow murder of innocents4 ,fright is ,another ,cause4--,punishing a child by locking it in a dark room or by stories of greedy bears or grinning ghosts produces1 oftentimes1 a mental shock that makes a child wretched in early life1 and drives him into insanity at a later date4 ,overtaxing the undeveloped physical powers is another cause4 #cab ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,insanity is most ,prevalent among the ,working ,classes4--,our factories1 shops and stores frequently employ the young of both sexes and they are overtaxed by day and night and they become feeders of our hospitals for the insane4 ,another cause is forced education in the young4 ,our present school system tends to break down the body4 ,the work may not be too hard1 but the amount of anxiety and worry1 which this work causes in the minds of sensitive children1 tends to enfeeble them4 ,many children are sensitive1 with nervous temperaments1 and they are easily affected by the strain of mental toil4 ,delicate children should be kept in the open air and their physical condition should be considered more than their mental4 ,girls1 especially1 at the age of puberty1 should be built up instead of rushed through a heavy routine of study4 ,herbert ,spencer says3 ,on old and young the pressure of modern life puts a still increasing strain4 ,go where you will1 and before long there comes under your notice cases of children1 or youths of either sex1 more or less injured by undue study4 ,here1 to recover from a state of debility thus produced1 a year's vacation has been found necessary4 ,there you will find a chronic congestion of the brain that has already lasted many months and threatens to last much longer4 ,now you hear of a fever that has resulted from the over excitement1 in some way1 brought on at school4 ,and1 again1 the instance is that of a youth who has already had to desist from his studies1 and who1 since he has returned to them is frequently taken out of his class in a fainting fit4 ,social pleasure also tends to weaken the system of parents who produce nervous and weakened children4 ,another great cause of insanity is the unnatural1 improper and excessive use of the sexual organs1 and diseases that often come from indiscriminate sexual relations4 ,general paresis is very often caused by specific disease4 ,i might go on and enlarge upon these causes1 but enough has been written to give warning to those who are breaking nature's laws4 ,classification4--,there are many classifications4 ,i will mention only the leading names1 such as ,melancholia1 ,mania4 ,dementia1 ,general ,paresis4 ,,melancholia 7,sad ,mania74--,melancholia is a disease characterized by great mental depression4 ,causes--,predisposition1 physical disease1 dissipation1 work and worry1 shock1 brooding4 ,in simple melancholia the mildest attack may be called the blues4 ,,acute ,,melancholia4--,is generally the result of some mental shock4 ,,chronic ,,melancholia is the end of all other forms of mental depression4 ,all these have their own peculiar manifestations and need a special line of treatment4 ,,mania4--,this type of insanity means a raving and furious madness4 ,there are many cases of this kind4 ,the causes are many and may be the same as those which produce melancholia4 ,in melancholia the shock1 etc41 causes depression1 while in the mania the causes of mental injury tend to produce irritation and excitement4 ,in dementia1 the causes of insanity tend to exhaust the body and to mental failure1 while in general ,paresis the shock of disease comes after long and unwise contact with worry1 wine and women4 ,insufficient sleep often causes mania4 ,it often follows after exhausting and irritating fevers4 ,long continued ill health1 together with worry1 etc41 may cause it4 ,,nervous ,,diseases #cac ,to sum up1 mania may result from any unusual shock or strain upon the nervous system2 or it may come after any unusual mental excitement in business1 politics or in religion4 ,such are the exciting or stimulating causes1 but we must go back of the presence of worldly misfortune and trace the tendency to mental disorder through channels of hereditary influence4 ,infants are born every day whose inevitable goal is that of insanity4 ,what is said in the ,bible about sins of the parents is true4 ,,dementia4--,this term literally means from mind1 out of mind1 and such a person is in a state of the most deplorable mental poverty4 ,we all have seen such cases and some cases are not only very sad but disgusting4 ,,primary ,,dementia comes on independently of any other form of insanity4 ,,secondary ,,dementia follows after some other form of insanity1--chiefly melancholia or mania4 ,dementia may be acute or chronic4 ,,senile 7,,old ,,age7 ,,dementia may be ,primary4--,acute dementia attacks both sexes1 but it occurs most often in females1 though in a milder degree4 ,it is a disease of youth1 being rarely seen beyond thirty years of age4 ,it seems to depend often upon exhausting influences operating at a period of rapid growth4 ,monotony of thought and feeling or want of mental food can also induce it4 ,children who are sent at an early age into factories often pass into the condition of acute dementia4 ,prison life also tends to produce such a condition4 ,acute diseases such as typhoid and other fevers are sometimes followed by acute dementia4 ,persons frequently go out of their mind suddenly in this age1 and upon recovering from acute dementia1 the patient finds a great vacancy of memory4 ,chronic ,dementia4--,shakespeare says1 ,last scene of all1 that ends this strange1 eventful history1 is second childishness and mere oblivion2 sans teeth1 sans eyes1 sans taste1 sans everything4 ,the ,sans ,everything4--,is the sad and hopeless obscuration by time or disease of the once bright1 vigorous1 scintillating mental powers of exhuperant and lusty youth4 ,everyone has seen such people who are partially or hopelessly demented4 ,it may come from diseases1 such as epilepsy and syphilis2 alcohol produces it4 ,senile dementia is the result of old age and of acquired brain disease4 ,it is different from simple old age or dotage4 ,in old age the mind is weakened1 but the patient is conscious of it1 such a person forgets a name or date and gropes about in his memory to find it4 ,the demented person is not conscious of loss of memory1 but applies wrong names to persons1 and serenely thinks he is right4 ,the senile demented person does not realize his condition1 and if there is any mental power left he cherishes delusions or false beliefs4 ,the victim of old age is unconscious of his weakness4 #cad ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,general ,,paresis4--,wine1 worry and women produce a great many cases of this disease4 ,the doctors claim a notorious criminal now committed to one asylum and about whom we have read so much1 is a victim of this disease4 ,first stage4--,there is worry1 anxiety1 sleeplessness and melancholy4 ,second stage4--,stage of mania1 wealth1 power1 and grandeur1 alternating in some cases with attacks of temporary depressions4 ,third stage4--,patient passes into a condition of subacute or chronic mania1 with a slow tendency to decadence of all the powers1 idiotic4 ,fourth stage4--,stage of physical and mental failure and of death4 ,syphilis causes most cases4 ,it usually develops between twenty-five and fifty years4 ,the outlook for such cases is very unfavorable1 as the patient usually dies from one to eight or ten years after the beginning of the disease4 ,,treatment4--,there have been great advances made in recent years in the treatment of persons mentally unsound4 ,they should be placed under proper treatment at an early stage4 ,the causes have been given so that preventive measures may be taken4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases4 ,,rheumatic ,,gout4 7,rheumatic ,arthritis4 ,arthritis ,deformans74--,cause4--,it occurs most often from thirty to fifty-five1 usually in women1 generally at or after the change of life1 and most frequently in those who have not had children4 ,the involvement of the joints is most common in adult males4 ,exciting cause may be3 ,exposure to cold and wet1 improper food1 unhygienic surroundings1 worry1 blows and acute infections4 ,conditions4--,several joints are usually involved symmetrically4 ,at the edge of the joints there is formation of new bone covered with cartilage1 causing the enlargement of the bone and often partial loss of motion in that joint4 ,symptoms4--,several distinct types exist4 #a4 ,general progressive types which may be acute or chronic4 ,acute4--,this occurs usually in women from twenty to thirty and at the change of life4 ,it comes on like acute joint rheumatism1 many joints being affected1 permanent enlargement appearing early1 redness of the joints rarely existing1 the pain being very severe1 some fever1 feel very tired1 with anemia1 loss of flesh and strength4 ,the first and later attacks are often associated with pregnancy1 confinement or nursing4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cae ,chronic ,type4--,there is a gradual onset of pain or stiffness in one or more joints1 usually of the fingers1 then of the corresponding joints of the other side and then other joints4 ,the swelling at first may be in the soft parts of the joints with effusion in the joints and tenderness4 ,the pain varies from slight to severe4 ,periods of improvement and getting worse alternate2 the joints becoming enlarged and deformed1 often nearly stiff in partial bending on account of the thickened bone and soft tissues4 ,the muscles that move the joint dwindle and there may be changes in the skin and nails of the parts affected due to the want of proper nourishment4 ,disturbances of the stomach and anemia are common4 ,the heart is not affected4 ,there may be only a few joints affected1 or many1 with great deformity1 before the disease reaches the period of inactivity4 #b4 ,monarticular or one joint type4--,this usually occurs in males over fifty2 one joint or a few large joints may be affected1 generally with shrinking of the corresponding muscles4 ,if it occurs in the hip it is called ,morbus ,coxae ,senilis1--,hip joint disease in the aged4 ,recovery4--,the disease usually goes on with intervals of improvement and often results in great crippling and disability4 ,in some cases it becomes permanent4 ,general ,treatment4--,the climate should be warm and dry4 ,the patient should avoid exposing himself2 lead a general hygienic life1 with as nourishing food as his digestion will permit4 ,the chief line of treatment should be to improve the general health and relieve the pain4 ,the stomach1 bowels1 and kidneys should be kept working well4 ,nourishing food should be taken1 but its effect must be watched4 ,cod-liver oil to build up the system1 iron and arsenic may be of value4 ,sometimes iodide of potash is good4 ,early and thorough treatment at ,hot ,springs offers the best hope of arresting its progress1 the ,hot ,springs in ,bath ,county1 ,va41 and in ,arkansas4 ,much can be done at home by hot air baths1 hot baths1 and compresses at night to the tender joints4 ,local4--,massage carefully given is helpful4 ,the hot air treatment is good4 ,baking the joints is now frequently done4 ,,gout 7,,podagra74--,a disorder of nutrition characterized by excess of uric acid in the blood1 attacks of acute arthritis 7inflammation of joints7 with deposit of urate of sodium in and around the joints2 with various general symptoms4 ,causes4--,heredity2 male sex1 usually appears from thirty to fifty and rarely under twenty2 from continued use of alcoholic liquors1 especially fermented1 with little or no exercise2 too much meat4 ,unhygienic living with poor food1 and excessive drinking of ale and beer may be followed by the poor man's gout4 ,it is common in lead workers4 ,symptoms4 ,acute ,type4--,there is often a period of irritability1 restlessness1 indigestion1 twinges of pain in the hands and feet2 the urine is scanty1 dark1 very acid1 with diminished uric acid and deposit when it is cooled4 ,the attack sets in usually early in the morning with sudden intense pain in a joint of the big toe1 generally the right2 less often in an ankle1 knee1 wrist1 hand or finger4 ,the part swells rapidly1 and is very tender1 the overlying skin being red1 glazed and hot4 ,the patient is usually as cross as a wounded bear4 ,the fever may be #ajc4 ,the pain may subside during the day1 and increase again at night4 ,there is no suppuration 7pus forming74 ,the symptoms usually decrease1 gradually1 the entire attack may last from five to eight days4 ,scaling of the skin over the sore part may follow4 ,after the attack1 the general health may be improved1 and the joint may become normal or but slightly stiff4 ,it recurs at intervals of a few months commonly4 #caf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,retrocedent ,gout4--,this is a term applied to serious symptoms which sometimes go with rapid improvement of the local joint conditions4 ,there are severe pains in the stomach1 nausea1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 pain in the heart1 difficult breathing1 palpitation1 irregular and feeble action of the heart with brain symptoms1 probably from uraemia4 ,these attacks often cause death4 ,chronic ,gout1 ,causes1 etc4--,frequent acute attacks2 many joints1 beginning with the feet1 become stiff and deformed1 perhaps with no motion4 ,the overlying skin may ulcerate1 especially over the knuckles4 ,dyspepsia1 arterio-sclerosis1 enlargement of the left ventricle of the heart and a great quantity of urine with low specific gravity are common4 ,the patient is morose and irritable4 ,eczema1 chronic bronchitis1 frequently complicate the case4 ,death often occurs from uraemia1 meningitis1 pleurisy1 pericarditis or peritonitis4 ,treatment1 ,preventive4--,live temperately1 abstain from alcohol1 eat moderately1 have plenty of fresh air and sunshine1 plenty of exercise and regular hours4 ,these do not counteract the inherited tendency4 ,the skin should be kept active1 if the patient is robust1 by the morning cold bath with friction after it2 but if he is weak and debilitated1 the evening warm bath should be substituted4 ,the patient should dress warmly1 avoid rapid alternations in temperature1 and be careful not to have thc skin suddenly chilled4 ,diet in ,gout4--,most persons over forty eat too much4 ,eat reasonably and at regular hours and take plenty of time to eat4 ,do not eat too freely of meats and avoid too much starchy and sugary foods4 ,fresh vegetables and fruits may be used freely1 except cranberries and bananas4 ,dr4 ,osler of ,england says4--,while all stimulants are injurious to these patients some are more so than others1 particularly malted liquors1 champagne1 port and a very large proportion of all the light wines4 ,take large quantities of water on an empty stomach1 mineral waters are no better than others1 but treatment of chronic and irregular gout at springs gives the advantage of regular hours1 diet1 etc4 ,illustration3 ,a ,skiagraph 7,x-,,ray photograph7 of the hand4 ,made for the purpose of locating piece of needle4 ,photo by ,p4 ,m4 ,campbell1 ,detroit1 ,mich4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cag ,diet from a prominent hospital for gout patient3-- ,may ,take-- ,soups4--,fresh fish soups1 vegetable broths clear4 ,fish4--,raw oysters1 fresh fish1 boiled4 ,meats4--,fat bacon1 boiled or broiled chicken1 game 7all sparingly74 ,farinaceous4--,cracked wheat1 oatmeal1 rice1 sago1 hominy1 whole wheat bread1 or biscuits1 rye bread1 graham bread or rolls1 crackers1 dry toast1 milk toast1 macaroni4 ,vegetables4--,mashed potatoes1 green peas1 string beans1 spinach1 cabbage1 cucumbers1 cresses1 lettuce1 celery4 ,desserts4--,plain milk pudding1 junket1 rice and milk1 sago and milk1 stewed fruits1 all without sugar4 ,drinks4--,weak tea 7no sugar71 milk1 buttermilk1 toast water1 pure water1 cold or hot4 ,must ,not ,take-- ,veal1 pork1 goose1 duck1 turkey1 salted1 dried1 potted or preserved fish or meat 7except fat bacon71 eels1 mackerel1 crabs1 salmon1 lobster1 eggs1 rich soups1 gravies1 patties1 tomatoes1 sweet potatoes1 asparagus1 mushrooms1 rhubarb1 lemons1 pickles1 vinegar1 fried or made dishes1 rich puddings1 spices1 pies1 pastry1 sweets1 nuts1 dried fruits1 tobacco1 coffee1 cider1 malt liquors1 sweet wines1 champagne4 ,treatment4--,in an acute attack raise the affected limb and wrap the sick joint in cotton wool2 warm fomentations may be used4 ,the wine or tincture of colchicum in doses of twenty to thirty drops may be given every four hours in combination with the citrate of potash1 fifteen grains1 or the citrate of lithium five to ten grains4 ,stop the tincture of colchicum as soon as the pain is relieved and then you can give wine of colchicum ten drops every four hours1 watching for irritation of the stomach1 bowels and kidneys4 ,dr4 ,hare of ,philadelphia says4--,for hospital practice a very useful mixture is made by adding one part of bicarbonate of sodium to nine parts of linseed oil4 ,the joint is then wrapped in a piece of lint soaked with this concoction4 ,in some cases oil of peppermint has been recommended4 ,in chronic gout ,dr4 ,hare also gives for diet milk and eggs1 the white meat of chicken2 fruits1 cooked without sugar being added1 are allowed4 ,tea and coffee being used only in moderation4 ,if any wine is taken it must be followed by copious draughts of pure water and the last article should be used ad libitum4 ,on the other hand1 pastries and1 more than all1 sweet wines1 are the worst things that such a patient can take1 and must be absolutely prohibited4 #cah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,rheumatic ,,fever 7,articular ,rheumatism74--,causes4 ,this may be acute or chronic4 ,it is an infectious disease characterized by inflammation of several joints4 ,the joints are held in place by ligaments and are inclosed by a thin membrane4 ,in this acute rheumatism these parts become congested and inflamed1 there is redness and swelling1 heat and pain4 ,fluid is passed into the joint sometimes and then the parts look watery 7oeclematous74 ,the inflammation and swelling cause great pain in the joint4 ,predisposing4--,a damp climate1 winter and spring1 young adults and persons who are exposed to damp1 wet and cold4 ,condition4--,there is congestion of the soft parts of the joints and effusion into the joint cavities of a watery fluid4 ,endocarditis1 pericarditis1 myocarditis1 pleurisy and pneumonia may complicate it4 ,the first named1 endocarditis1 is very common and as the mitral valves become inflamed it is likely to leave valvular trouble unless carefully watched and treated at the time4 ,symptoms4--,the invasion may be gradual1 with a very tired feeling and often tonsilitis2 but it is usually sudden1 with pains1 soreness in one or more joints and fever4 ,the knees1 ankles1 elbows and wrists are much affected1 but it frequently goes through almost every joint in the body and sometimes repeats the terrible dose4 ,i know1 for ,i had it twice4 ,the suffering1 torture and pain sometimes are simply indescribable and almost too hard to bear4 ,the joints become hot1 red1 painful1 swollen and tender to touch and motion4 ,it seems to hurt worse when anyone comes near1 for the patient is afraid of careless handling4 ,fever4--,this runs from #ajb to #ajd and is modified by profuse perspiration with bad odor and1 generally1 it does not afford any relief4 ,the urine is very acid1 very thick and looks like thick1 strong coffee4 ,the symptoms frequently disappear partially from one joint or joints as they begin in other joints1 attacking several in rapid succession1 the fever varying and changing with the degrees of joint involvement4 ,we may see the shoulder and hip1 the elbow and wrist1 knee and ankle1 etc41 all affected at once3 ,heart complications are frequent and bear close watching1 for they are dangerous to life and the future health of the patient4 ,the patient becomes very anemic and this progresses rapidly4 ,when improvement does begin it is gradual2 or the disease may become chronic4 ,care must be taken not to be too active when improvement sets in or you will cause a return by using the joints before they have become thoroughly well4 ,i did the same thing in my anxiety to get out1 but would never be as reckless again4 ,pain and stiffness of the joints often last long after convalescence has set in4 ,one who has had this disease once is liable to another attack if he is not careful4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cai ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,articular ,rheumatism4--,a gentleman sends us the following treatment for articular rheumatism and writes as follows3 ,i send you the following treatment for articular rheumatism because ,i used it myself and was cured in a very short time1 in fact1 about ten days4 ,it was a number of years ago in the early spring when my knee joints1 ankles and wrists began to pain me and continued to become worse for about a week1 at the end of which time both my knees were perfectly stiff4 ,i sent for my physician2 he wrapped my knees with common baking soda2 taking long wide bandages he was enabled to have the baking soda a fourth of an inch thick around the knee1 raising the bandage as he laid the soda on2 after this was completed ,i had heavy wet hot cloths laid around my knee and renewed every fifteen or twenty minutes for probably eight or ten hours4 ,in the meantime ,i was taking the salicylate of soda and the cathartic1 veronica water1 as directed below4 ,the following day ,i sat up with my legs resting on a chair1 straightened out1 and hot flat irons at my knees4 ,i began this treatment on ,saturday1 and the following ,thursday was able to walk about and go out of town1 and never had rheumatism since1 but at two or three different times ,i suspected it was coming on and used the salicylate of soda and veronica water as a successful preventive2 at least the rheumatism did not materialize4 ,veronica ,water4--,dose3--,glassful every two and one-half hours till bowels are free1 then one dose a day4 ,also ,salicylate of ,soda #a ounce ,water #f ounces ,large teaspoonful every two hours with a quinine pill every other dose4 #b4 ,rheumatism1 ,cotton ,excellent for ,inflammatory4--,take a roll of cotton batting and wrap the limb1 or part of the body affected1 as firmly and tightly as possible1 without tearing the cotton1 let it remain twenty-four hours1 then tighten it up by unwinding and rewrapping the cotton as tight as possible1 as on the first application1 and so continue every twenty-four hours until cured1 which1 in my case1 was three days4 ,i had been troubled with rheumatism for a long time1 and was unable to walk4 ,i tried everything1 doctors and all1 but nothing helped me4 ,a lady from ,cincinnati1 who was visiting at a neighbor's1 called at my house one day and learning what was the matter with me1 advised me to put cotton on as stated above4 ,i had no faith in it1 but ,i had tried everything else and concluded ,i would try that1 with the result that it cured me4 ,possibly if a case should require a longer time for a cure than mine it might be necessary1 or be better1 to replace the cotton with a fresh roll4 ,the rewrapping every twenty-four hours is intended to keep the cotton batting firmly and tightly around the part affected as the swelling recedes4 #cbj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,prevention4--,wear flannel late and early4 ,keep from taking cold4 ,put off wet things of every kind immediately upon getting home and dry your body and put on dry well-aired clothes4 ,never sleep in a damp bed1 under damp unaired clothes4 ,when you go away from home do not sleep in a room or bed that has been unoccupied for any length of time1 especially if there is no furnace in the house4 ,do not sit down in wet damp clothes1 stockings1 shoes1 etc4 ,do not sit down anywhere to cool off4 ,it is inviting trouble and sickness4 ,do not lie on the damp ground1 do not sleep on the first floor of an old damp house4 ,have plenty of sunlight and air in your sleeping room4 ,these directions apply to the chronic cases also4 ,it does not matter so much if one is wet or sweating as long as he keeps moving or working4 ,on wash day do not dry your clothes in the kitchen or sitting room1 or put them on your bed1 unless they have been thoroughly dried1 aired and warmed before using4 ,these little things mean much in real life4 ,,physicians' ,,caution for ,articular ,rheumatism4--,go to bed and remain there and do not get up too soon1 for remember the parts are still tender when they may not be painful4 ,local ,treatment4--#a4 ,there must be absolute rest4 ,remove the sheets from the bed and wrap woolen cloths or blankets about the patient and protect the inflamed joints from the weight of the coverings4 ,cover the joints with gauze or absorbent cotton1 after putting on the parts a thick coating of ichthyol ointment4 #b4 ,sometimes hot fomentations are helpful in relieving the suffering2 sometimes cold cloths are best4 #c4 ,the following is good4 ,apply with cloths wrung out of it3 ,carbonate of ,soda #f drams ,tincture ,arnica #aj ounces ,glycerin #b ounces ,water #i ounces #d4 ,oil of ,wintergreen #a ounce ,compound ,soap ,liniment #h ounces ,mix4 ,rub the affected parts with oil of wintergreen and then wrap the parts in cotton wool and soak with the solution4 #e4 ,a layer or two of gauze saturated with methyl-salicylate is wrapped around the painful joints and covered with paraffin paper1 or other impervious dressing1 held in place by a bandage4 ,this is renewed once or twice daily until the pain in all the joints is relieved4 #f4 ,internal4--,sodium salicylate or aspirin given until the pain and temperature are relieved2 usually five to ten grains of sodium salicylate every three hours for an adult2 or five grains of the aspirin every three hours4 #g4 ,dr4 ,hare recommends for the beginning in a strong1 healthy individual1 ten drops of the tincture of aconite at once in a little water1 and follow it by a teaspoonful of a mixture containing fifteen drops of tincture of aconite and two ounces of water everyone-half hour1 until perspiration on the skin betokens the circulatory depression through the action of the drug4 ,i use aconite in this disease very often1 but not in such doses as the first one4 ,it seems to me that it is uselessly large4 ,i use about one-tenth of a drop at a dose everyone to two hours during the first twenty-four hours4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cba ,nursing4--,the nurse must have the patience of ,job to attend a patient sick with this disease2 but you must remember the suffering is awful4 ,the patient may be very restless and the pillows may need rearranging every few minutes4 ,also be careful how you handle the patient4 ,it hurts terribly to be even touched4 ,a rough1 hearty person has no business to care for such a patient4 ,i allow patients to say anything they wish1 for this is a painful disease4 ,they may swear at me if they wish4 ,i know how it is1 for ,i was there twice1 the last time for six long weeks4 ,have patience and courage and cheer your patient4 ,do not look cross or scold4 ,diet4--,milk mainly1 broths1 gruels1 albumen water1 oyster or clam broth1 milk toast1 buttermilk1 kumiss4 ,do not give solid food4 ,water1 lemonade1 vichy or carbonated water4 ,,chronic ,,rheumatism4--,causes4--,heredity may predispose to it4 ,it is most common in those who are exposed to hard labor in the cold and wet2 especially in women about middle age4 ,it occasionally follows sub-acute1 but rarely acute rheumatism4 ,symptoms4--,many large joints are usually affected2 sometimes it may be only one joint2 at times1 the small joints only are affected4 ,it may be only on the one side4 ,it usually persists in the joints involved1 but may attack others4 ,the chief symptoms are stiffness of the joints1 especially after a rest and this diminishes after some motion1 also pain1 which grows worse in damp weather4 ,the joints may be tender to the touch1 slightly swollen1 rarely red4 ,they may in time become entirely stiff and deformed4 ,the general health may be good or there may be anemia1 dyspepsia and valvular disease due to sclerosis1--hardening of the valves of the heart4 ,prognosis4--,this is good as to life1 but the disease is often progressive4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,a warm1 dry1 unchangeable climate1 good surroundings1 good food2 keep the stomach and bowels and kidneys in good condition1 avoid taking cold4 ,do not sit down in a draft to cool off4 ,do not go into a cool room in summer when you are warm or sweated4 ,do not sleep in a bed that has not been used for months and kept for company4 ,do not dry your clothes in the kitchen and in that way make the whole house steamy and damp4 ,do not sleep under unaired damp covers or in a damp night dress4 ,always air and dry your bedding and night dress before using4 ,do not take a hot bath and go into a cool room to cool off1 but wrap yourself up so as to be warm and cool off gradually4 ,any additional cold will cause more rheumatism4 #cbb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,sleeping rooms on the first floor are an abomination for rheumatic persons4 ,do not sit down in wet clothes1 stockings or shoes4 ,take them off immediately on getting home1 wipe yourself dry and put on dry garments4 ,care in such little seemingly foolish things will do wonderful things for a rheumatic person4 ,i had two rheumatic attacks in my first year of practice4 ,since then ,i have learned caution and through a hard and busy life ,i have kept myself reasonably well by looking after such little aids and cautions as1 the above4 ,i never sit down for any length of time in damp or wet clothes1 and if ,i can do that1 persons that are not driven like doctors can do the same4 ,these cautions apply to not only this kind of rheumatism1 but to all kinds of rheumatism1 neuralgias1 and to inflammatory diseases1 such as neuritis1 tonsilitis1 pneumonia1 pleurisy1 etc4 ,hot air baths1 ,hot ,springs1 massage will be more effectual in this disease than in the former4 ,iodide of potash also is very useful4 ,flannel underwear1 heavy and light weight1 is very beneficial in rheumatism4 ,great benefit can be derived at home by wrapping the affected joints in cold cloths1 covering with a thin layer of flannel and protected by oiled silk4 ,a great many cases are helped by using hot fomentations of hops1 wormwood1 smartweed1 etc4 ,turpentine applied locally to the joints is effective1 but it is very likely to injure the kidneys when used freely and in these days when there are so many diseases of the kidneys one must be careful or they will produce an incurable and serious disease in the place of one that is painful1 but not necessarily dangerous4 ,many of the simple remedies have a good effect on the rheumatic troubles4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,rheumatism4--,dr4 ,hare gives the following to rub on large joints3 #a4 ,ichthyol #a_/b to #a ounce ,lard #a ounce #b4 ,tincture of ,aconite #f drams ,tincture ,arnica #a ounce ,oil of ,turpentine l ounce 7l or #b7 ,soap ,liniment enough for #h ounces ,use as a liniment three times a day4 ,this can be used for some weeks4 #c4 ,strong ,water of ,ammonia #f drams ,oil of ,cajeput #a dram ,tincture of ,belladonna #a to #b ounces ,camphor ,liniment enough for #h ounces ,use as a liniment4 #d4 ,tincture of ,aconite #a ounce ,tincture ,belladonna #b drams ,strong ,ammonia ,water #d drams ,chloroform ,liniment #f drams ,used as a liniment on chronic or inflamed muscles or joints4 #e4 ,iodide of ,potash #a_/b ounce ,compound ,syrup of ,sarsaparilla #c ounces ,distilled ,water #c ounces ,mix and take a dessertspoonful in a glass of water two hours after meals for chronic rheumatism4 ,illustration3 ,muscular ,system4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cbc #f4 ,this is prepared by ,parke1 ,davis ,co41 and made into a syrup3 ,red ,clover #cb grains ,queen's ,root #af grains ,barberry #aj grains ,prickly ,ash ,bark #d grains ,burdock ,root #af grains ,poke ,root #af grains ,honduras ,bark #af grains ,iodide of ,potash #h grains ,this portion to each fluid ounce of the syrup4 #g4 ,the following is good3 ,equal parts of each of the following3 ,blue ,cohosh ,root ,black ,cohosh ,root ,poke ,root ,yellow ,dock ,root ,blue ,flag ,root ,prickly ,ash ,root ,burdock ,root ,dandelion ,root ,bruise them thoroughly or grind them coarsely1 steep and make a tea and drink freely of it4 ,if you wish you can take three to five grains of ,iodide of ,potash to each dose4 ,this may in time disorder the stomach and you may then stop it for a time4 ,all these can be used in muscular rheumatism also4 ,the food should not be rich or highly seasoned4 ,spices are bad for such patients4 ,pickles1 mustard1 etc41 are best let alone4 ,,muscular ,,rheumatism4--,this is a very painful affection of the voluntary muscles1 called also neuralgia1 or according to its location1 torticollis 7stiff neck1 wry neck71 pleurodynia1 lumbago 7rheumatism in the back74 ,causes4--,predisposed to it by previous attacks1 having a rheumatic or gouty constitution 7diathesis74 ,it follows sudden exposure1 hence it is most common in men4 ,symptoms4--,local pain in the muscles1 sharp or dull1 aching constant1 or caused by certain movements and is usually relieved by pressure4 ,it lasts from a few days to several weeks and frequently recurs4 ,the common forms are3 ,lumbago4 ,this affects the muscles of the back1 and usually comes on suddenly with a sharp stich-like pain1 and is chiefly seen in those who labor hard1 often completely disabling them for a time4 ,torticollis 7stiff or wry neck74--,it is usually on the side or back of the neck4 ,comes from a draught of cold wind on the neck1 etc4 ,pleurodynia1 pain in the chest muscles1 etc4--,with pain in all movements of the chest1 resembling intercostal neuralgia or pleurisy4 #cbd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,diet for ,rheumatism from the ,head ,nurse of a ,prominent ,hospital3-- ,may ,take-- ,soups4--,mutton broth1 chicken or beef tea1 in small quantities4 ,fish4--,raw clams or oysters1 fresh fish 7whiter kinds7 boiled4 ,meats4--,chicken1 calf 's head1 sweetbread1 tripe1 broiled fat bacon or broiled ham 7all sparingly74 ,farinaceous4--,whole wheat1 corn or brown bread1 arrowroot1 rice1 dry toast1 milk toast4 ,vegetables4--,spinach1 green peas or cabbage 7well boiled71 celery1 lettuce1 cresses1 radishes4 ,desserts4--,milk1 rice or arrowroot pudding1 7all without sugar71 junket4 ,drinks--,tea 7without sugar71 buttermilk1 pure water1 plain with lemon or lime juice 7no sugar74 ,must ,not ,take-- ,pork1 veal1 turkey1 goose1 duck1 fried fish or salt meats1 cooked oysters or clams1 salted1 dried1 potted or preserved fish or meats 7except fat bacon or ham71 crabs1 salmon1 lobster1 eggs1 rich made dishes1 gravies1 potatoes1 tomatoes1 beans1 asparagus1 mushrooms1 candies1 rich puddings1 pies1 pastry1 nuts1 cheese1 coffee1 cider1 malt liquors1 wines4 ,treatment for ,stiff ,neck4--,wry ,neck1 7torticollis74--,warmth applied either dry or moist as hot salt bag or fomentations of hops1 etc4 ,parke1 ,davis ,co41 ,detroit1 now make a preparation called capsicine4 ,this is very good for this trouble1 rubbed on thoroughly as directed4 ,it can be bought at most drug stores4 ,it is also good for headaches and neuralgias4 ,the same line of treatment1 hot and cold applications1 can be given for pain in the chest muscles 7pleurodynia7 and lumbago4 ,a ,,mothers' ,,remedy for ,stiff ,neck4--,hot ,salt and ,oil of ,sassafras4--,if troubled with stiff neck1 fill a bag with hot salt and sleep on it1 or rub the neck with oil of sassafras which1 by the way1 is also excellent for lumbago and to scatter1 not cure1 rheumatism pains4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,rheumatism4--,preventive4--,avoid exposure as stated for other rheumatism4 ,rest the chest by strapping with adhesive plaster as in pleurisy4 ,porous plasters are good and liniments2 sometimes help is obtained by rubbing freely with camphor4 ,hot dry or wet applications are frequently useful4 ,mustard plaster is very good when the space is not too great4 ,mix the mustard with the white of an egg and after it is taken off grease the part and keep on warm cloths4 ,hot foot baths and hot drinks of lemonade or teas1 after which the person should go to bed and sweat and remain there for some hours4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cbe ,liniment4-- ,oil of ,wintergreen #a_/b to #a ounce ,compound ,soap ,liniment #h ounces ,mix and rub on thoroughly4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,lumbago1 ,menthol ,liniment for4--,apply the menthol liniment1 cover with a thick cloth and put the hot water bottle next to it and go to bed4 ,if up through the day have a cotton batting sewed to cloth and keep affected parts warm1 using the liniment freely4 ,the menthol liniment will be found an excellent remedy for lumbago1 ,the menthol absorbs quickly and by applying the hot water bottle relief is sure to follow4 #a4 ,weak ,back1 ,vinegar and ,salt for4--,one tablespoonful of salt and one tablespoonful of vinegar to a quart of hot water4 ,bathe the back1 then rub well with sweet oil and relief will soon follow1 #b4 ,weak ,back4 ,simple ,remedy for4--,aching may be relieved by taking a large pinch of buchu leaves1 steep and drink4 ,sweeten if desired4 ,use a pint of water for steeping the leaves1 ,this is a good remedy for a weak back1 resulting from kidney trouble4 ,the buchu leaves acts quickly on the kidneys and it is surprising to see how quickly the backache will disappear4 ,you can purchase a two ounce package for five cents at any drug store4 #c4 ,weak ,back1 ,good ,liniment for4-- ,tincture of ,aconite #a ounce ,oil of ,wintergreen #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,belladonna #a ounce ,tincture of ,arnica #a ounce ,aqua ,ammonia #b ounces ,mix and use as a liniment4 ,this is a very good liniment4 #d4 ,lameness1 ,chloroform ,liniment for4--,chloroform liniment is the best for all lameness and sore limbs4 #e4 ,lameness1 ,plantain ,leaves and ,cream for4--,make ointment from plantain laves1 simmered in sweet cream or fresh butter4 ,this is very cooling4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,rheumatism1 ,saltpetre ,good in ,cases of4--,one ounce of saltpetre to one pint of water4 ,take one teaspoonful of the above in a large glass of water1 about six times daily4 ,the saltpetre acts on the kidneys1 carrying off the impurities in this way4 ,care should be taken not to continue this treatment too long at a time1 as continued use would result in injury to the kidneys4 #b4 ,rheumatism1 ,rochelle ,salts for4--,one teaspoonful rochelle salts in one-half glass water every other morning4 ,this acts on the bowels and cleanses the system4 #c4 ,rheumatism1 ,flowers of ,sulphur ,will ,relieve ,pain of4--,sciatica is sometimes very much improved by wrapping the limb for one night with flowers of sulphur4 #cbf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #d4 ,rheumatism1 ,three ,simple ,ingredient ,liniment for4--,one pint pure cider vinegar1 one pint of turpentine1 four fresh eggs1 put the egg shells and all in the vinegar1 let stand until the vinegar eats the eggs all up1 then add the turpentine4 ,this makes a fine liniment4 #e4 ,rheumatism1 ,sulphur ,good for4--,cases of chronic rheumatism are often relieved by sulphur baths and sulphur tea4 ,dose3--,powder sulphur and mix with molasses4 ,a teaspoonful three times a day1 ,sulphur is a good blood purifier and laxative4 #f4 ,rheumatism1 ,horse-,radish for4--,an excellent and well-known remedy for rheumatism is to make a syrup of horse-radish by boiling the root and add sufficient sugar to make it palatable4 ,dose3--,two or three teaspoonfuls two or three times a day1 #g4 ,rheumatism1 ,simple ,remedy to ,relieve ,pain of4-- ,peppermint #a ounce ,oil of ,mustard #a_/d ounce ,vinegar #a pint ,white of one egg4 ,beat egg2 stir all together4 #h4 ,rheumatism1 ,liniment for ,chronic4-- ,olive ,oil #a pint ,sassafras ,oil #b drams ,camphor ,gum #b ounces ,chloroform #a_/b ounce ,dissolve the camphor in the oil and when dissolved add the chloroform and four ounces of turpentine or rosemary4 ,rub the parts well night and morning4 ,if the limbs are very sensitive to cold1 add to the mixture two ounces of tincture of capsicum4 #i4 ,rheumatism1 ,herb ,remedy for4-- ,tincture ,colchicum ,seed #d ounces ,gum ,guaiacum #d ounces ,black ,cohosh ,root #d ounces ,prickly ,ash ,berries #d ounces ,iodide ,potash #a ounce ,dose for adult1 one teaspoonful three times a day in wineglassful of water or milk4 #aj4 ,rheumatism1 ,three ,things that ,will ,help4-- ,best ,rye ,whisky #b pints ,ground ,burdock ,seed #a_/b pound ,poke ,berry ,juice #a_/b pint ,mix1 shake well before using4 ,dose for adults1 one and one-half or two tablespoonfuls night and morning4 ,in severe cases take three times a day4 ,this is a thoroughly tried remedy and is a very successful one4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cbg #aa4 ,rheumatism1 ,good ,liniment for4-- ,alcohol #a ounce ,oil of ,wintergreen #a dram ,chloroform #e drams ,gum ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,sulphuric ,ether #c_/d ounce ,oil of ,cloves #a_/b dram ,oil of ,lavender #a dram ,mix and apply externally for rheumatism and you will find it a very beneficial remedy4 #ab4 ,rheumatism1 ,camphor and ,alcohol for4--,soak cotton batting in alcohol and camphor and apply on part4 ,application to the affected parts will frequently give relief in some rheumatic patients1 when in others no relief is obtained by this method1 it being necessary to take something internally4 #ac4 ,rheumatism1 ,sweet ,fern ,tea ,excellent for4--,sweet fern tea taken three times a day4 ,dose1 one cupful4 ,father has used this successfully himself4 #ad4 ,rheumatism1 ,well-known ,celery ,remedy for4--,celery tea several times a day with plenty of celery cooked or raw as a regular table food4 ,cut the celery in pieces1 boil until soft in water and let the patient drink the tea1 then make a stew of the remaining bits4 ,if fresh celery cannot be obtained1 celery preparations can be found at the drug store4 #ae4 ,rheumatism1 ,flowers of ,sulphur ,relieves4--,rheumatism is effectually removed by enveloping the limb one night with flowers of sulphur4 ,the flowers of sulphur can be purchased at any drug store1 and will give great relief1 especially in severe cases4 #af4 ,rheumatism1 ,poultice for4--,apply belladonna ointment to seat of pain1 poultices applied very hot4 ,sulphur applied to painful part is very effective1 after which the parts should be enveloped in flannel4 ,the belladonna ointment acts like a fly blister1 but not quite so severe4 ,the ointment can remain on for some time without blistering4 ,this treatment relieves by removing the inflammation from the sore parts4 #ag4 ,rheumatism1 ,novel ,relief for4--,the best remedy is electricity4 ,it cured me2 ,i used medical battery4 ,electricity has been known to help in a great many cases1 but should be applied by a competent person4 #ah4 ,rheumatism1 ,snake ,root and ,lemons ,good for4--,make use of lemon juice freely4 ,use decoction of black snake root1 one ounce to pint of boiling water2 a tablespoonful four times a day4 ,wet compress renewed every two hours applied to painful joints4 ,the black snake root is a remedy that was used by the early settlers for this trouble4 ,the wet compresses are very soothing1 but care should be taken not to wet the bed clothing1 as the patient would then take cold4 #cbh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ai4 ,rheumatism1 ,another ,good ,liniment for4-- ,alcohol #e ounces ,amber #cj drops ,tincture of ,pinoum #cj drops ,hemlock ,oil #cj drops ,tincture of ,iron #cj drops ,aconite #cj drops ,,diabetes ,,mellitus4--,a disorder of nutrition in which sugar accumulates in the blood and is excreted in the urine1 the daily amount of which is greatly increased4 ,causes4--,hereditary influences play an important role and cases are on record of its occurrence in many members of the same family4 ,men are more frequently affected than women1 the ratio being about three to two4 ,persons of a nervous temperament are often affected4 ,it is a disease of the higher classes4 ,hebrews seem especially prone to it4 ,the disease is comparatively rare in the colored race2 women more than men in the negro1- nine to six4 ,in a considerable proportion of the cases of diabetes the patients have been very fat at the beginning of or prior to the onset of the disease4 ,it is more common in cities than in country districts4 ,the combination of intense application to business1 over-indulgence in food and drink1 with a sedentary life1 seem particularly prone to induce the disease4 ,injury to or disease of the spinal cord or brain has been followed by diabetes4 ,it is much more frequent in ,european countries than here4 ,acute and chronic forms are recognized in the former4 ,symptoms4--,the only difference is that the patients are younger in acute forms1 the course is more rapid and the wasting away is more marked4 ,the onset of the disease is gradual and either frequent passing of urine 7six to forty pints in twenty-four hours7 or inordinate thirst attracts attention4 ,when it is fully established1 there is great thirst1 the passage of large quantities of sugar urine1 a terrible appetite1 and1 as a rule1 progressive emaciation4 ,the thirst is one of the most distressing symptoms4 ,large quantities of water are required to keep the sugar in solution and for its excretion in the urine4 ,some cases do not have the excessive thirst2 but in such case the amount of urine passed is never large4 ,the thirst is most intense an hour or two after meals4 ,the digestion is generally good1 but the appetite is inordinate4 ,pain in the back is common4 ,the tongue is usually dry1 red and glazed1 and the saliva is scanty4 ,the gums may become swollen4 ,constipation is the rule4 ,the skin is dry and harsh and sweating rarely occurs4 ,the temperature is under normal4 ,in spite of the enormous amount of food eaten a patient may become rapidly emaciated4 ,patients past middle life may have the disease for years without much disturbance of the health2 on the other hand ,i have seen them die after that age4 ,progress is more rapid the younger the person4 ,death usually occurs from coma of diabetes4 ,this is most common in young patients4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cbi #a4 ,there is a sudden onset after exertion of weakness1 feeble pulse1 stupor1 coma1 death in a few hours4 #b4 ,sudden headache1 coma1 death in a few hours4 #c4 ,after nausea1 vomiting or a lung complication1 there are headache1 delirium1 abdominal pain1 rapid labored breathing1 sweetish odor of the breath1 stupor1 rapid feeble pulse1 coma and death within a few days4 ,recovery4--,instances of cure in true diabetes are rare4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,the use of starchy and sugary articles of diet should be restricted in families with a marked disposition to this disease4 ,sources of worry should be avoided and he should lead an even quiet life1 if possible1 in an equable climate4 ,flannel and silk should be worn next to the skin1 and the greatest care should be taken to promote its action4 ,a lukewarm and1 if tolerably robust1 a cold bath should be taken every day4 ,an occasional ,turkish bath is useful4 ,diet4--,let the patients eat food of easy digestion1 such as veal1 mutton and the like1 and abstain from all sorts of fruit and garden stuff4 ,in ,johns ,hopkins' ,hospital these patients are kept for three or four days on the ordinary ward diet1 which contains a moderate amount of carbo-hydrates1 in order to ascertain the amount of sugar excretions4 ,for two days more the starches are gradually cut off4 ,they are then placed on the following standard non-carbohydrate diet4 ,breakfast3 #g3cj1 six ounces of tea or coffee2 four ounces of beefsteak1 mutton chops without bone1 or boiled ham2 one or two eggs4 ,lunch3 #ab3cj1 six ounces of cold roast beef2 two ounces celery1 fresh cucumbers or tomatoes with vinegar1 olives1 pepper and salt to taste1 five drams of whisky with thirteen ounces of water1 two ounces of coffee without milk or sugar4 ,dinner3 #f3jj ,p4 ,m41 six ounces of clear bouillon2 seven and a half ounces of roast beef2 one and one-half drams of butter2 two ounces of green salad with two and a half drams of vinegar1 five drams of olive oil1 or three tablespoonfuls of some well-cooked green vegetable3 three sardines2 five drams of whisky with thirteen ounces of water4 ,supper3 #i3jj ,p4 ,m41 two eggs1 raw or cooked1 thirteen ounces of water 4 ,the following is a list of articles which a diabetes patient may take as given by one of the best authorities in the world on diabetes3 ,liquids3 ,soups4--,ox tail1 turtle bouillon and other clear soups4 ,lemonade1 coffee1 tea1 chocolate and cocoa2 these to be taken without sugar1 but they may be sweetened with saccharin4 ,potash or soda water and appollinaris1 or the ,saratoga-vichy and milk in moderation may be used4 #ccj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,animal ,food4--,fish of all sorts1 including crabs1 oysters1 salt and fresh butcher's meat 7with the exception of liver71 poultry and game1 eggs1 buttermilk1 curds and cream cheese4 ,bread4--,gluten and bran bread1 almond and cocoanut biscuits4 ,vegetables4--,lettuce1 tomatoes1 spinach1 chickory1 sorrel1 radishes1 asparagus1 water-cress1 mustard and cress1 cucumber1 celery and endives2 pickles of various sorts4 ,fruits4--,lemons and oranges1 currants1 plums1 cherries1 pears1 apples 7tart71 melons1 raspberries and strawberries may be taken in moderation4 ,nuts1 as a rule1 allowable4 ,must ,not ,take-- ,thick ,soups and ,liver4 ,ordinary bread of all sorts 7in quantity71 rye1 wheaten1 brown or white4 ,all farinaceous 7starchy7 preparations1 such as hominy1 rice1 tapioca1 arrowroot1 sago and vermicelli4 ,vegetables3 ,potatoes1 turnips1 parsnips1 squashes1 vegetable-marrows of all kinds1 beets1 common artichokes4 ,liquids3 ,beer1 sparkling wine of all sorts and the sweet aerated drinks4 ,medicines4 ,codeine4--,a patient may begin with one-half grain three times a day1 which may be gradually increased to six or eight grains in the twenty-four hours 7under the doctor's care72 withdraw it gradually when sugar is absent or reduced as far as possible4 ,,diabetes ,,insipidus4--,a chronic affection characterized by the passage of large quantities of normal urine of low specific gravity4 ,causes4--,it is most often found in young males and is probably of nervous origin4 ,it may follow excitement or brain injury4 ,symptoms4--,the onset is usually gradual4 ,the urine is pale2 ten to twenty quarts a day4 ,thirst1 dryness of the mouth and skin4 ,appetite and general conditions are usually normal2 sometimes there are feebleness and emaciation4 ,death usually occurs from some other disease4 ,treatment4--,there is no known cure4 ,keep the general health in good condition according to the advice of your family physician4 ,,obesity4--,an excessive development of fat2 it may be hereditary4 ,it occurs most frequently in women of middle age and in children4 ,its chief cause is excessive eating and drinking1 especially of the starch and sugar foods and malt liquors1 and lack of exercise4 ,the increase of fat is in all the normal situations and the heart and liver are often large and fatty4 ,the condition in general may be good or there may be inactivity of the mind and body4 ,disturbances of digestion and symptoms of a fatty heart4 ,there is less power to resist disease4 ,death may occur from fatty infiltration of the heart1 resulting in dilatation or rupture4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cca ,treatment4--,must be in regulating the diet4 ,the person must avoid all excess in food and drink1 and avoid especially foods that contain starch and sugar4 ,there must be regular and systematic exercise1 hot baths and massages are helps4 ,medicines made from the poke berry are much used and are successful in some cases4 ,diet4--,the food of a fleshy person should be cut down gradually4 ,its bulk can be great1 but its nourishing properties should be small4 ,the diet for reduction of obesity should consist chiefly of bulky vegetables1 but not too much of any one article or set of articles4 ,the following list is recommended by ,dr4 ,hare of ,philadelphia3 ,for ,breakfast4--,one or two cups of coffee or tea1 without milk or sugar1 but sweetened with a fraction of a grain of saccharin4 ,three ounces of toasted or ordinary white bread or six ounces of brown bread2 enough butter may be used to make the bread palatable1 not more than one ounce4 ,sliced raw tomatoes with vinegar1 or cooked tomatoes without any sugar or fats4 ,this diet may be varied by the use of salted or fresh fish1 either at breakfast or dinner4 ,this fish must not be rich like salmon or sword-fish1 but rather like perch or other small fish4 ,noon ,meal--,dinner4--,one soup plate of bouillon1 consomme julienne1 or other thin soup1 or ,mosqueras beef-jelly1 followed by one piece of the white meat of any form of fowl or a small bird4 ,sometimes a small piece1 the size of one's hand1 of rare beef1 or mutton but no fat1 may be allowed1 and this should be accompanied by string beans1 celery 7stewed or raw71 spinach1 kale1 cabbage1 beans1 asparagus1 beets and young onions4 ,following this1 lettuce with vinegar and a little olive oil 7to make a ,french dressing71 a cup of black coffee or one of tea1 and a little acid fruit1 such as sour grapes1 tamarinds and sour oranges1 or lemons may be taken1 and followed by a cigar1 if the patient has such a habit4 ,supper4--,this should consist of one or two soft boiled eggs1 which may be poached1 but not fried1 a few ounces of brown bread1 some salad and fruit and perhaps a glass or two of light1 dry 7not sweet7 wine1 if the patient is accustomed to its use4 ,before ,going to ,bed4--,to avoid discomfort from a sensation of hunger during the night1 the patient may take a meal of panada1 or he may soak graham or bran crackers or biscuits in water and flavor the mess with salt and pepper4 ,the reduction of the diet is generally best accomplished slowly and should be accompanied by measures devoted to the utilization of the fat present for the support of the body4 ,thus1 the patient should not be too heavily clad1 either day or night1 should resort to exercise1 daily becoming more severe1 and should not drink freely of water1 unless sweating is established sufficiently to prevent the accumulation of liquid in vessels and tissues4 ,baths of the proper kind1 cold or ,turkish1 should be used1 if the patient stands them well4 ,the bowels should be kept active by laxative fruit or purges4 ,salts are useful if drinks are thrown off rapidly4 ,if proper exercise is impossible the rest cure with massage1 electricity1 passive exertion and absolute skimmed milk diet may be resorted to1 particularly in those persons known as fat anemics1 who have not enough red corpuscles in their blood to carry sufficient oxygen to the tissues to complete oxidation4 #ccb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cancer4--7,in the following article on cancer we quote in part from material issued by the ,public ,health ,department of the ,state of ,michigan74 ,cancer is curable if it be operated upon in its early stages4--,if it be left to grow and develop1 cancer is always fatal4 ,it may be partially removed when in an advanced stage1 and relief may be had for some time after operation2 but beyond the early stage1 cancer cannot at present be permanently removed1 nor permanently cured4 ,permanent cure of a cancer is possible if the afflicted person obtains an early diagnosis and receives early attention from a skilled surgeon4 ,the only permanent cure for cancer known at the present time is early surgical operation4 ,have ,operations ,failed to ,cure8--,very few persons die from operations performed by skilled surgeons for the removal of cancer4 ,where cancer operation is done by experienced surgeons the fatality in ,america for the past fourteen years is less than one case out of a hundred1 or in other words ninety-nine persons out of a hundred survive operation for cancer4 ,many persons have died from the return of the cancerous growth even after operation by a skilled surgeon1 and this fact has led many persons to believe that operation for cancer is1 therefore1 unsuccessful1 that it does not cure4 ,this is not the fact4 ,it is true that cancer often returns after operation1 and that this method does not always effect a permanent cure2 but it is not true that operations are1 therefore1 useless4 ,the reason that operations do not remove cancers permanently in a great number of cases is that such cases do not submit to operation soon enough4 ,the majority of persons suffering from cancer seek surgical aid too late4 ,if a house is on fire and one refuses to turn in an alarm until the fire has spread from cellar to garret1 neither blame nor disparagement must be placed upon the fire department if it failed to save the burning house4 ,so with cancer2 if the public refuses or neglects to operate for cancer at the time when it can be eradicated1 the public cannot censure or belittle surgery4 ,a cancer is like a green and ripe thistle4 ,pull up the green thistle and you have gotten rid of it4 ,but if you wait until the thistle is ripe1 and the winds have blown away the seeds1 there is no use of pulling up that thistle4 ,early operations are successful4 ,late ones are not4 ,no reliable surgeon claims to save his patient or cure him of cancer if the disease be in an advanced stage4 ,but experienced surgeons do recognize the fact that cancer in its early stage can be permanently removed and a permanent cure can be effected by surgical operation4 ,no other means of permanent cure are known4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #ccc ,caustic pastes applied to cancerous growths or sera1 are sometimes successful in obliterating the cancer for a time2 but they are not reliable for effecting enduring cures1 and usually are merely palliative1 ,the fact that a cancer does not return for three years after removal is not sure proof that it will not return2 the return of a cancerous growth depends upon its state of development and other conditions at the time of removal from the cancer4 ,in ,johns ,hopkins' ,hospital forty-seven per cent of all patients with cancers of the breast operated upon remained well for three years or more1 and seventy-five per cent of this forty-seven per cent were cured1 being in the most favorable condition for cure at the time of the operation4 ,but where conditions are not favorable at the time of the operation1 many patients have a return of the cancer even after the three years of apparent cure have elapsed4 ,what is ,cancer8--,a cancer is a growth of cancerous cells in a network of connective tissue4 ,the cause of cancer is not known4 ,it has not been proved to be communicable and the majority of investigators of this subject believe that it is not caused by a germ4 ,nor is it thought to be inherited4 ,out of #h1jjj cases of cancer at ,middlesex ,hospital1 ,london1 no evidence of heredity was found4 ,until the cause of cancer is known1 it cannot be prevented4 ,the only safeguard lies in an early diagnosis of the condition and an immediate operation4 ,eminent investigators are carrying on extensive research and thousands of dollars are being spent annually to ascertain1 if possible1 what is the cause of this dread disease1 and it is confidently believed that final success will crown this labor4 ,when to ,suspect ,cancer and ,what to ,do4--,external or ,exposed ,cancer4--,cancer of the exposed or surface parts of the body1 such as the skin of the lip1 nose1 cheek1 forehead1 temples1 etc41 is more readily recognized than internal cancer1 and is therefore more liable to early operation and prompt cure4 ,one rarely sees these forms of cancer in an advanced stage1 because such cases are readily seen and recognized by physicians in the early stage of development1 when operation can be sufficiently early to effect a lasting cure4 ,the least malignant of all cancers is that kind which first exhibits itself by a hardening of the skin1 forming a nodule looking pimple or a mole and having a dark red color1 due to tortuous blood vessels1 upon the sides of the nose near the eyes1 upon the cheek bones1 forehead or temples4 ,this form of epithelioma is called rodent ulcer1 flat epithelioma or cancroid and sometimes does little harm for many years1 but should receive the attention of a physician familiar with cancer and its eradication4 ,deep or squamous cancer occurs on the lip1 the tongue or the forehead or wherever the mucous membrane joins the skin1 and is characterized by a hard1 deep-seated sore formed upon any such part1 growing down into the flesh and having a dark red or purplish-red color4 #ccd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,if such a cancer is suspected of being present1 the patient should at once seek diagnosis from a competent physician4 ,cancer of the lip is more frequent in men than in women1 occurring usually in the under lip and called ,smoker's ,cancer4 ,any hard persistent nodule in the under lip should cause suspicion and should be taken to a skilled surgeon1 as cancer of the under lip is easily removed when in its early stage of development4 ,,cancer ,,of ,,the ,,stomach4--,the beginning of cancer of the stomach is very difficult to recognize and it is far safer and wiser1 upon the appearance of the first suspicious symptom1 to seek the aid of some physician skilled in cancer diagnosis than to ignore and neglect these early warnings of the disease4 ,although cancer of the stomach may occur in younger persons1 it is usually met with in persons after forty years of age4 ,therefore1 any person at this age who suffers from continuous indigestion or characterized by retention and prolonged fermentation of food in the stomach1 should at once consult a competent physician4 ,in the early stages of the cancer of the stomach the patient loses weight1 but in the later stages there is more or less pain4 ,whenever a physician finds that a patient has a pappy1 insipid taste with a furred1 pale1 rarely dry and red tongue1 and is suffering from continuous1 dull sensations or pain in the region of the stomach1 periodically increasing to paroxysms1 often induced by pressure or increased by it1 together with a sensation of weight1 drawing pains of varying character1 and frequent pain in the shoulder1 loss of appetite1 frequent belching of fetid gas from the stomach1 severe and frequent vomiting1 often periodical1 often occurring before partaking of a meal but more often afterwards with slight indigestion1 but vomitus being more or less watery and containing mucus and blood1 usually decomposed and recurring frequently1 together with constipation of the bowels1 the skin being sallow1 yellowish1 dry and flaccid1 and losing weight and strength1 he should suspect cancer of the stomach and where possible advise an immediate surgical operation for the removal of the cancer4 ,,cancer ,,of ,,the ,,uterus4--,what women should know regarding it4 ,the menopause or change of life comes on gradually1 rarely suddenly4 ,it is not preceded by excessive flowing or discharge or pain in a healthy woman4 ,by cancer period is understood those years after forty1 although rarely it may occur earlier4 ,the first symptoms of uterine cancer are3 #a4 ,profuse flowing1 even if only a day more than usual4 ,flowing or spotting during the interval or after the use of a syringe or the movement of the bowels4 #b4 ,whites or ,leucorrhea1 if not existing previously4 ,if existing but getting more profuse1 watery1 irritating1 or producing itching is a very suspicious symptom4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #cce #c4 ,loss of weight1 if no other cause is apparent4 ,pain in the region of the womb1 back or side4 ,if any of the above symptoms occur after the age of thirty-five or forty1 a woman should seek relief and insist on thorough investigation of the cause and prompt treatment4 ,cancer is always at first a local disease and can be removed if early recognized and an absolute1 permanent cure brought about4 ,,cancer ,,of ,,the ,,breast4--,eighty-one per cent of an tumors of the breast are cancer or become so4 ,whenever a woman feels a lump in her breast1 particularly if she be at the cancerous age1 she should consult a skilled physician at once and keep that breast under medical observation4 ,if so advised by her physician or by a skilled surgeon1 she should have an operation for the removal of the cancer1 as it can be completely eradicated when operated upon in its early stages4 ,if left to grow and develop it will get beyond the aid of even the most skillful surgeon4 ,early diagnosis plus surgery is the only hope for a cancerous person4 ,operation offers a most hopeful outlook for those afflicted with cancer4 ,it is more important to make an early diagnosis in cancer of the breast than it is in appendicitis4 ,,cancer 7,,carcinoma74--,this is very malignant4 ,this kind is divided into two classes1 ,scirrhus and ,epithelial4 #a4 ,scirrhus cancer4 ,this is a hard1 irregular growth of moderate size4 ,its special seat is the breast1 the pyloric 7smaller7 end of the stomach and in few instances the glands of the skin4 ,soft ,medullary or ,encephaloid cancer4 ,this type resembles brain tissue both in appearance and consistence4 ,it appears quite soft and may be mistaken for an abscess4 ,in form1 it differs according to the organ attacked4 ,special seats3 ,the testicle1 liver1 bladder1 kidney1 ovary1 the eye and more rarely the breast4 ,colloid cancer2 jelly-like substance4--,the cancer cells have undergone a degeneration in one of the preceding varieties4 ,the material it contains is a semi-translucent1 glistening1 jelly-like substance4 ,its special seats are the stomach1 bowel1 omentum1 ovary and1 occasionally1 the breast4 ,diagnosis4--,this kind is very rare before thirty years of age and common after forty4 ,they involve the gland early1 contrary to what the sarcoma variety does4 ,innocent growths occur1 as a rule1 in younger patients1 do not grow so rapidly1 do not become adherent to neighboring parts and do not ulcerate4 #b4 ,the ,epithelial ,cancer 7,carcinoma74--,these always spring from free epithelium-clad surfaces1 as the skin1 and mucous membranes or from the glands of the same4 ,these growths appear with great frequency at the points of junction of mucous membranes and skin surfaces1 probably because these parts are subjected to more frequent and varied forms of mechanical and chemical irritation1 ,special seats3 ,skin surfaces1 the nose1 the lower lip1 the penis and scrotum1 the vulva1 the anus 7mucous surfaces71 tongue1 palate1 gums1 tonsils1 larynx1 pharynx1 gullet1 bladder1 womb4 #ccf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,cancer1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,give a teaspoonful of sarsaparilla tea four times daily1 made with two ounces of sarsaparilla root and quart of water boiled to one pint and apply to cancer growth a poultice made of carrots scraped or mashed cranberries4 ,these simple remedies will relieve and often cure growths taken for cancers1 but if it is really a cancerous growth no medicine will help and a physician should be consulted at once4 #b4 ,cancer1 ,nettles and ,laudanum ,will ,help4--,take the juice of common nettles inwardly and mix a little laudanum with the juice and rub the parts outwardly4 ,cancer has often yielded to this treatment4 ,this remedy will no doubt help an ugly looking ulcer1 repeatedly taken for cancer1 by the patients themselves and frequently the doctor4 ,it is always well to give this simple home remedy a trial1 at least1 for it is frequently admitted by the medical fraternity to-day that ugly ulcers are often treated in this way as cancers1 sometimes to the lasting detriment of the sufferer4 ,then why not try some efficient home remedy like the above until you are certain that it is a cancer8 ,,tumors4--,a tumor is a new growth which produces a localized enlargement of a part1 or an organ1 has no tendency to a spontaneous cure1 has no useful function1 in most cases tends to grow during the whole of the individual's life4 ,clinically1 tumors are divided into the benign and the malignant4 ,a benign tumor is usually composed of tissues1 resembling those in which it originates4 ,a malignant tumor usually consists of tissues widely different from those in which it originates2 its growth is rapid and therefore often painful2 it infiltrates all the surrounding tissues1 however resistant1 even bone1 because it is never encapsulated2 it thus early becomes immovable2 the overlying skin is apt to become adherent1 especially when the breast is involved4 ,sooner or later it usually infects the group of lymphatic glands intervening between it and the venous circulation and from these new centres1 or directly through the veins1 gives rise to secondary deposits in the internal organs4 ,some varieties4 #a4 ,fibrous tumors2 these consist of fibrous tissues4 #b4 ,fatty tumors 7or lipomata72 these consist of normal fat tissue4 #c4 ,cartilaginous tumors2 consist of cartilage4 #d4 ,osseous 7bony7 tumors4 #e4 ,mucous tumors 7myxomata74 #f4 ,muscular tumors 7myomata74 #g4 ,vascular tumors 7,angeiomata74 #h4 ,nerve tumors 7,neuromata74 ,malignant ,sarcoma 7,sarcomata74--,these are a variety of tumors4 ,the result of these varies with the location of the tumor4 ,if located in the jaw1 an operation may cure it4 ,if in the tonsil or lymphatic gland1 it destroys life rapidly4 ,if in the sub-cutaneous tissue1 it may be repeatedly removed1 the system remaining free1 or the amputation of the limb involved will probably cure the disease4 ,illustration3 ,circulatory ,system4 ,,constitutional ,,diseases #ccg ,,tumors4--,diagnosis4 ,it is uncommon under thirty1 quite common after4 ,epithelioma of the lower lip is limited almost entirely to men4 ,if1 then1 a man of from forty to seventy develops a small tumor in the lower lip which ulcerates early1 it is likely to be the cancer4 ,the same applies to some extent to the tongue4 ,these growths and sores need attention early4 ,treatment4--,the best treatment is early free removal of the entire growth before the glands are involved4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,circulatory ,,system ,,heart ,,disease1 ,emergency ,treatment4--,for collapse or fainting1 loosen clothing1 lie down1 rub camphor on forehead1 and keep quiet4 ,to ,revive ,when ,fainting4--,smell of camphor or aromatic spirits of ammonia4 ,put one to two teaspoonfuls of whisky or brandy in eight teaspoonfuls of hot water1 and give one or two teaspoonfuls at a time and repeat often4 ,some are not accustomed to stimulants and it may strangle them1 so give it slowly4 ,pulse is weak in such cases1 calling for stimulants4 #b4 ,pearls of ,amylnitrite4 ,break one in a handkerchief and put the handkerchief to the patient's nose so that he may inhale the fumes4 ,stimulant4--,a person with heart valvular trouble should always carry pearls of amylnitrite4 ,inhale slowly so as not to get too much of it at once4 ,,heart ,,failure4--,the pulse may be slow and weak or fast and weak4 ,digitalis4--,give five drops of the tincture in a little water4 ,another dose can be given in fifteen minutes4 ,then another in an hour1 if necessary4 ,,palpitation ,,of ,,the ,,heart4--,irregular or forcible heart beat action usually perceived by the person troubled4 ,causes4--,hysteria1 nervous exhaustion1 violent emotions or sexual excesses2 overdose of tea and coffee3 alcohol or tobacco4 ,symptoms4--,there may be only a sensation of fluttering with that of distention or emptiness of the heart4 ,there may be flushing of the skin1 violent beating of the superficial arteries1 with rapid pulse1 difficult breathing and nervousness4 ,attack lasts from a few minutes to several hours4 #cch ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4-l4 ,palpitation of the ,heart1 ,tea of ,geranium ,root for4--,make an infusion of geranium root1 half an ounce in pint of boiling water1 strain1 cool1 and give wine glass full three or four times a day4 ,the geranium root will be found to be an excellent remedy where female weakness has caused the palpitation of the heart4 #b4 ,palpitation of the ,heart1 ,hot ,foot ,bath and ,camphor for4--,place the feet in hot mustard water and give two grains camphor every two or three hours1 or two drops aconite every hour4 ,this remedy is very good and is sure to give relief4 #c4 ,palpitation of the ,heart1 ,valuable ,herb ,tea for4--,all excitement must be avoided4 ,where there is organic disease1 all that can be done is to mitigate the severity of the symptoms4 ,for this take the following herb tea3 ,one ounce each of marigold flowers1 mugwort1 motherworth1 century dandelion root1 put in1 two quarts of water and boil down to three pints2 pour boiling hot upon one-half ounce of valerian1 and one-half ounce of skullcap4 ,take a wineglassful three times a day4 ,let the bowels be kept moderately open and live principally upon vegetable diet1 with plenty of outdoor exercise4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,heartburn1 ,home ,remedy for4--,a few grains of table salt allowed to dissolve in the mouth and frequently repeated will sometimes give relief4 ,people who have too little acid in the stomach will be much benefited by this remedy4 #b4 ,heartburn1 ,soda a ,popular ,remedy for4--,one-half teaspoonful soda in glass of water4 ,everybody uses this in the neighborhood4 #c4 ,heartburn1 ,excellent ,remedy for4-- ,powdered ,rhubarb #a_/b ounce ,spirits of ,peppermint4 #b drams ,water #d ounces ,bicarbonate of ,soda #a_/b ounce ,dose--,one ,tablespoonful after meals4 ,the bicarbonate of soda relieves the gas and swelling of the stomach1 while the rhubarb has a tonic action and relieves the bowels4 ,the spirits of peppermint stimulates the mucous membrane4 #d4 ,poor ,circulation1 ,remedy for ,stout ,person4--,ten cents worth of salts1 five cents worth of cream of tartar2 mix and keep in a closed jar4 ,take one teaspoonful for three nights1 then skip three nights4 ,this is an old-time remedy known to be especially good1 as the salts move the bowels and the cream of tartar acts on the kidneys1 carrying off the impurities that should be thrown off from these organs4 ,,physician',s ,,treatment ,,for ,,palpitation4--,when caused by valvular trouble1 digitalis can be given as above directed under heart failure4 ,when ,caused by the ,stomach4--,from gas or too much food1 take salts to move the bowels4 ,hot whisky is good when caused by gas2 or soda1 one teaspoonful in hot water is also good when gas causes palpitation4 ,,circulatory ,,diseases #cci ,difficult ,breathing4--,if caused by gas1 soda1 hot whisky or brandy will relieve4 ,if caused by too fast beating of the heart1 give digitalis as above directed4 ,if caused by dropsy1 the regular remedies for dropsy4 ,if the dropsy is due to scanty urine you can use infusion of digitalis1 dose one to four drams2 or cream of tartar and epsom salts1 equal parts1 to keep the bowels open freely4 ,,physician',s ,,cautions3--,quiet the patient's mind and assure him there is no actual danger2 moderate exercise should be taken as a rule with advantage4 ,regular hours should be kept and at least ten hours out of twenty-four should be spent in lying down4 ,a tepid bath may be taken in the morning1 or if the patient is weakly and nervous1 in the evening1 followed by a thorough rubbing4 ,no hot baths or ,turkish bath4 ,tea1 coffee and alcohol are prohibited4 ,diet should be light1 and the patient should avoid overeating at any meals4 ,foods that cause gas should not be used4 ,if a smoker the patient must give up tobacco4 ,sexual excitement is very pernicious1 and the patient should be warned especially on this point4 ,absolute rest for the distressing attacks of palpitation which occur with nervous exhaustion4 ,in these cases we find the most distressing throbbing in the abdomen1 which is apt to come after meals1 and is very much aggravated by the accumulation of gas4 ,diet4--,a person with heart disease should not bring on palpitation from over-eating or eating the wrong kind of food4 ,such a person dare not be a glutton4 ,the diet must be simple1 nutritious1 but food that is easily digested4 ,any food that causes trouble must be avoided2 starchy foods1 spiced foods1 rich greasy foods1 are not healthy for such a person4 ,the stomach must be carefully treated by such a patient4 ,the bowels should move daily4 ,the kidneys should always do good work and pass enough urine and of the right color and consistency4 ,stimulants like alcohol1 tea and coffee are not to be used4 ,weak cocoa is all right in most cases4 ,hot water1 if any drink must be taken1 at meals4 ,such a patient in order to live and live comfortably1 must take life easy4 ,he cannot afford to run1 to over lift1 or over exert1 to walk fast upstairs1 hurry or to catch the car4 ,he must not get angry or excited4 ,games of all kinds that have a tendency to make him nervous must be avoided4 ,the same caution applies to exciting literature4 ,in short1 a patient with organic heart disease must be a drone in the hum of this busy1 fast-rushing life1 if he would hope to keep the spark of life for many years4 ,sleep1 rest and quiet is a better motto for you than the strenuous life4 #cdj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,heart4--,the heart is the central organ of the entire system and consists of a hollow muscle2 by its contraction the blood is pumped to all parts of the body through a complicated series of tubes1 termed arteries4 ,the arteries undergo enormous ramifications 7branchings7 in their course throughout the body and end in very minute vessels1 called arterioles1 which in their turn open into a close meshed network of microscopic 7very minute7 vessels1 termed capillaries4 ,after the blood has passed through the capillaries it is collected into a series of larger vessels called veins by which it is returned to the heart4 ,the passage of the blood through the heart and blood vessels constitutes what is termed the circulation of the blood4 ,the human heart is divided by a septum 7partition7 into two halves1 right and left1 each half being further constricted into1 two cavities1 the upper of the two being termed the auricle and the lower the ventricle4 ,the heart consists of four chambers or cavities1 two forming the right half1 the right auricle and right ventricle1 and two forming the left half1 the left auricle and left ventricle4 ,the right half of the heart contains the venous or impure blood2 the left the arterial or pure blood4 ,from the cavity of the left ventricle the pure blood is carried into a large artery1 the aorta1 through the numerous branches of which it is distributed to all parts of the body1 with the exception of the lungs4 ,in its passage through the capillaries of the body the blood gives up to the tissues the material necessary for their growth and nourishment and at the same time receives from the tissues the waste products resulting from their metabolism1 that is1 the building up and tearing down of the tissues1 and in so doing becomes changed from arterial or pure blood into venous or impure blood1 which is collected by the veins and through them returned to the right auricle of the heart4 ,from this cavity the impure blood passes into the right ventricle from which it is conveyed through the pulmonary 7lung7 arteries to the lungs4 ,in the capillaries of the lungs it again becomes arterialized by the air that fills the lungs and is then carried to the left auricle by the pulmonary veins4 ,from this cavity it passes into that of the left ventricle1 from which the cycle once more begins4 ,the heart1 then1 is a hollow muscular organ of a conical form1 placed between the lungs and enclosed in the cavity of the pericardium4 ,it is placed obliquely in the chest4 ,the broad attached end or base is directed upwards1 backwards and to the right and extends up to the right as high as the second rib and the center of the base lies near the surface underneath the breast bone4 ,the apex 7point7 is directed downwards1 forward and to the left and corresponds to the space between the cartilage of the fifth and sixth ribs1 three-fourths of an inch to the inner side1 and one and one-half inches below the nipple1 or about three and one-half inches from the middle line of the breast bone4 ,the heart is placed behind the lower two- thirds of the breast bone and extends from the median line three inches to the left half of the cavity of the chest and one and one-half inches to the right half of the cavity of the chest4 ,size3 ,in adults it is five inches long1 three and one-half inches in breadth at its broadest part and two and one-half inches in thickness4 ,weight in the male ten to twelve ounces2 in the female eight to ten4 ,it increases up to an advanced period of life4 ,the tricuspid valve 7three segments7 closes the opening between the right auricle and right ventricle4 ,pulmonary semilunar valves guard the orifice of the pulmonary artery1 keeping the blood from flowing back into the right ventricle4 ,the mitral valve guards the opening to the left ventricle from the left auricle4 ,the semilunar valves surround the opening from the left ventricle into the aorta and keep the blood from flowing back4 ,if any one of these valves becomes diseased it may not thoroughly close the opening it is placed to guard and then we have a train of important symptoms4 ,,circulatory ,,diseases #cda ,,pericarditis4--,this is an inflammation of the pericardium1 the sac containing the heart4 ,primary or ,first ,causes4--,they refer in this disease to a peculiar constitution4 ,children that have a tuberculous constitution are more liable to this disease4 ,acute rheumatism or tonsilitis are the causes and this trouble follows or goes with them4 ,infectious diseases also cause it4 ,symptoms4--,slight pain in the heart region1 fever moderate4 ,these subside or effusion may set in and this usually occurs with acute rheumatism1 tuberculosis and septicemia4 ,sometimes these symptoms are absent4 ,treatment of ,pericarditis4--,the patient must rest quietly in bed and a doctor should be in attendance4 ,an ice bag placed over the heart frequently gives relief and quiets the distress and pain4 ,there is apt to be liquid in the sac 7pericardium7 and to lessen the tendency to this there should not be much drink or liquid food taken4 ,there should be what is called a dry diet4 7,see ,nursing ,department for this47 ,,endocarditis4--,inflammation of the lining of the heart chiefly confined to the valves2 it may be acute or chronic4 ,simple ,kind1 ,cause4--,occurs at all ages1 but most often in children and young adults4 ,it most frequently comes with acute rheumatism1 chorea1 tonsilitis1 scarlet fever1 and pneumonia4 ,the valves in the left heart are most often affected1 the mitral simply swollen or bearing small growths4 ,symptoms4--,if it is caused by acute rheumatism1 there may be higher temperature1 without increase of joint symptoms4 ,heart beats faster and is irregular4 ,it may run into chronic valvular disease4 ,treatment of ,endocarditis4--,preventive4--,much can be done to prevent this disease by closely watching the patient having the disease that causes it4 ,the heart should be closely watched4 ,acute inflammatory rheumatism is a frequent cause and the heart must be watched continually in this disease4 ,when the patient has this disease he must be quiet and in bed4 ,this is essential4 ,a doctor must be called1 for the disease is serious and dangerous4 ,diet4--,should be liquid4 ,milk or preparations made with it is the usual diet4 ,care must be taken that the stomach and bowels be not disordered4 ,gas collecting in the stomach causes much distress to one who has endocarditis or valvular disease4 ,caution4--,avoid early exertion after getting well4 #cdb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chronic ,,endocarditis4--,usually occurs in persons under middle age4 ,generally follows acute endocarditis4 ,it may be caused by syphilis1 alcoholism1 gout1 and prolonged over-exertion4 ,the edges of the valve become thickened and then the thickened parts separate and cannot meet exactly and therefore fail to close the opening they are set to guard4 ,,chronic ,,valvular ,,disease4--,results of valve lesions4 ,narrowing of a valve causes increased difficulty in emptying the chamber of the heart behind it4 ,insufficiency of a valve allows the return of the blood through the valve during the dilation of a chamber1 thus increasing the amount of blood entering the chamber beyond the normal4 ,either trouble causes dilation of the chamber and compensatory hypertrophy4 ,enlargement of its wall must take place in order to perform the extra work demanded constantly1 for the normal reserve force of the heart muscles can accomplish the extra task only temporarily4 ,this enlargement increases the working power of the heart to above normal1 but the organ is relatively less efficient than the normal heart1 as its reserve force is less and sudden or unusual exertion may cause disturbance or failure of the compensation acquired by the enlargement4 ,if this loss of reserve force is temporary1 compensation is restored by further enlargement and by diminution1 by rest1 of the work demanded of the heart4 ,any valvular lesion1 whether a stenosis 7narrowing7 of the outlet or insufficiency from the moment of its origin1 leads to certain alterations in the distribution of pressure upon each side of the affected valve4 ,if the body of the heart itself did not possess a series of powerful compensatory aids1 that is1 the power of making good a defect or loss1 or restoring a lost balance1 to improve this relation of altered pressure1 then every serious lesion at its very beginning would not only cause serious general disturbances of circulation1 but very soon prove fatal4 ,without compensation of the power of making good the defect or loss1 the blood in every valvular disease or lesion would be collected behind the diseased valve4 ,the heart's reserve power prevents to a certain extent such a dangerous condition2 the sections of the heart lying behind the diseased valve work harder1 diminish the blood stoppage and furnish enough blood to the peripheral arteries4 ,the reserve force is used in stenosis to overcome the obstacle1 whereas in insufficiency it must force more blood forward during the succeeding phase through the diseased valve4 ,to effect this increased work permanently1 anatomic changes in the heart are bound to follow4 ,the changes consist in hypertrophy 7enlargement of the heart muscle7 and dilatation of the different chambers4 ,under this head1 compensation1 is included the increased filling and increased work of certain heart chambers with their resulting dilatation and hypertrophy4 ,but this compensation cannot last forever4 ,it fails sometimes and certain symptoms follow as hereafter related4 ,therefore persons who have valvular disease and who have been informed that the heart has adapted itself to the condition by enlarging of its walls and chambers and thus forming the condition called compensation1 should be very careful of their mode of living and not put any undue or sudden strain upon the heart that might destroy the conditions that make compensation continue4 ,in the following pages symptoms are given showing what happens when compensation continues and when it fails4 ,,circulatory ,,diseases #cdc ,,aortic ,,insufficiency ,,or ,,incompetency4--,the valves are not doing their work thoroughly4 ,symptoms4--,they are often long absent2 headache1 dizziness1 faintness1 flashes of light1 difficult breathing1 and palpitation on exertion1 and pain in the heart region may occur early4 ,the pain may be dull and localized1 or sharp and radiating to the neck or left arm4 ,when compensation fails1 we have difficult breathing1 which is worse at night1 swelling of the eyes and feet1 cough1 anemia4 ,sudden death is more common in this than with any other valvular disease4 ,you can hear a soft blowing sound by listening with your ear4 ,,narrowing 7,aortic ,stenosis74--,caused by chronic endocarditis1 etc4 ,their valve segments are usually adherent to each other by their margins and are thickened and distorted4 ,symptoms4--,when compensation is gone1 diminished blood in the brain causes dizziness and faintness4 ,,mitral ,,insufficiency ,,or ,,incompetency4--,this is the most common valvular disease4 ,the segments of the valve may be shortened and deformed4 ,there is often stenosis 7narrowing7 caused by this deformity4 ,the effects are regurgitation1 flowing back of blood from the left ventricle into the left auricle1 which is also receiving blood from the lungs1 causing dilatation of the auricle and its enlargement to expel the extra blood2 dilatation and other enlargement of the left ventricle occurs on account of the large quantity of blood forced in by the auricle2 obstruction to flow of blood from pulmonary veins due to extra blood in left auricle1 hence dilatation and enlargement of right ventricle which forces blood through the lungs2 dilatation and enlargement of right auricle4 ,symptoms4--,if compensation is slightly disturbed we have blueness 7cyanosis71 clubbing of the fingers1 hard breathing on exertion1 and attacks of bronchitis and bleeding from the lungs4 ,if compensation is seriously disturbed we are likely to have the blueness 7cyanosis7 more marked1 heart beat feeble and irregular1 constant hard breathing1 with cough and water or bloody sputum1 dropsy in the feet first and going up and involving the abdomen and chest cavities4 ,,mitral ,,stenosis4--,this is the narrowing of the valve opening4 ,it is most common in young persons1 chiefly females4 ,the narrowing of the valve opening may be due to thickening or hardening of the valve segments1 adhesion of their edges1 thickening and contraction of the tendinous cords of the valve ring4 ,symptoms4--,similar to mitral insufficiency1 but they develop slower and those symptoms of venous congestion of the lungs1 liver1 etc41 are more marked2 bleeding from the lungs is more common4 #cdd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,tricuspid 7,,valve7 ,,insufficiency4--,cause4--,usually due to dilatation of the right ventricle in mitral disease or with lung emphysema or other obstruction to the lungs' circulation4 ,,tricuspid ,,stenosis 7,,narrowing74--,rare except in cases from the time of birth4 ,recovery from the valvular disease1 depends upon the degree of compensation maintained and is best when this is acquired spontaneously4 ,this is to be judged by the heart action4 ,the prognosis is poor in children4 ,it is better in women than in men4 ,treatment 7a7 ,while ,compensated4--,medicine is not necessary at this period4 ,the patient should lead a quiet1 regulated1 orderly life1 free from excitement and worry2 and the risk of certain death makes it necessary that those suffering from a disease of the aorta should be especially warned against over-exertion and hurry4 ,an ordinary healthy diet in moderate quantities should be taken1 tobacco and stimulants not allowed at all4 ,the feelings of the patient must control the amount of exercise2 so long as no heart distress or palpitation follows1 moderate exercise will be of great help4 ,a daily bath is good4 ,no hot baths should be taken and a ,turkish bath absolutely prohibited4 ,for the full-blooded1 fleshy patient an occasional dose of salts should be taken4 ,patients with a valvular trouble should not go into any very high altitudes2 over-exertion1 mental worry and poor digestion are harmful4 7b7 ,the stage of broken compensation4 ,rest4 ,disturbed compensation may be completely restored by rest of the body4 ,in many cases with swelling of the ankles1 moderate dilatation of the heart and irregularity of the pulse1 the rest in bed1 a few doses of the compound tincture of cardamon and a saline purge suffice within a week or ten days to restore the compensation4 ,for medicine a doctor must be consulted as each individual case must be treated according to its peculiar symptoms4 ,,fatty ,,heart4--,this occurs often in old age1 prolonged1 infectious1 wasting disease1 anemia1 alcoholism1 poisoning by phosphorus and arsenic4 ,,angina ,,pectoris4--,true angina1 which is a rare disease1 is characterized by paroxysms of agonizing pain in the region of the heart1 extending into the arms and neck4 ,in violent attacks there is the sensation of impending death4 ,usually during the exertion and excitement1 sudden onset of agonizing pain in the region of the heart and a sense of constriction1 as if the heart had been seized in a vise4 ,the pains radiate up the neck and down the arm4 ,the fingers may be numb4 ,the patient remains motionless and silent1 the face usually pale or ashy with profuse perspiration4 ,lasts for several seconds or a minute or two4 ,,circulatory ,,diseases #cde ,treatment4--,live an absolutely quiet life1 avoid excitement and sudden muscular exertion4 ,during the attack1 break a pearl of amylnitrite in a handkerchief and inhale the fumes4 ,these should always be carried4 ,if no relief is had in a minute or two chloroform should be given at once4 ,it is dangerous and you must look to your physician for advice and treatment4 ,,arteriosclerosis4--,a localized or diffused thickness of the inner coat and then of the other coats of the arteries4 ,arteries look lumpy and are crooked1 dilated with stiff1 thin or calcified walls4 ,all coats1 especially the middle1 show degeneration4 ,it usually comes in later life4 ,treatment4--,regulate the mode of life1 avoid alcohol1 excess of eating1 drinking1 exertion1 excitement and worry4 ,keep the bowels and kidneys acting regularly4 ,there is no medicine for it4 ,,aneurism4--,this is a local dilatation of an artery4 ,a local tumor4 ,treatment4--,absolute rest1 restrict fluids4 ,there is always danger from rupture4 ,,myocarditis4--,this is an inflammation of the muscle substance of the heart4 ,it may be acute or chronic4 ,causes4--,endocarditis and pericarditis in the course of rheumatism2 acute fevers like typhoid1 etc42 clots lodging in the heart arteries1 coming from diseases such as septicemia and pyemia4 ,symptoms4--,the heart is weak4 ,the pulse is rapid1 small and irregular1 palpitation and fainty sensations come on suddenly during the course of diseases mentioned4 ,the outlook is serious and life may end suddenly4 ,treatment4--,the same as that given for endocarditis4 ,absolute rest is necessary4 ,a good nourishing diet must be given and a doctor is always needed4 ,,phlebitis1 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,veins4--,causes4--,some irritation of the vein1 as a puncture or any other injury accompanied by infection4 ,symptoms4--,pain and tenderness along the course of the vein with discolored skin and acute swelling 7watery7 below the obstruction4 ,pulse rapid1 high temperature1 chills1 dry and brown tongue and pain4 ,treatment4--,absolute quiet is necessary1 with the affected limb elevated4 ,lead and laudanum wash should be applied1 or hot antiseptic fomentations if an abscess is forming4 ,an abscess should be opened1 keep up the patient's strength4 #cdf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,varicose ,,veins 7,varix74--,this term means an enlarged1 elongated1 tortuous1 knotty condition of the veins4 ,the term varicose veins is restricted in general use to the veins of the extremities1 and especially those belonging to the lower extremity4 ,the disease begins with a slow dilation of the vein1 which gradually becomes thickened and tortuous4 ,the inner lining membrane or coat of the vein is altered1 the valves are shortened and thus rendered insufficient to support the column of blood4 ,the outer coat becomes thickened4 ,the varicose conditions affect chiefly the superficial veins4 ,predisposing ,causes4--,they are most frequent in the female sex4 ,the tendency increases as the age advances4 ,obstruction4 ,anything that obstructs the full return of blood in the veins1 as tight garters below the knee1 etc4 ,standing work may bring it on4 ,exciting ,causes4--,tumors in the pelvis2 diseases of the heart and lungs2 pregnancy4 ,these all obstruct the full return of blood in the veins4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment ,,for ,,varicose ,,veins4--,palliative4--,remove the cause if possible4 ,treat the heart and lung troubles4 ,remove the pelvic tumors4 ,in pregnancy1 the woman afflicted with this trouble should not be much on her feet1 but should remain lying down in bed as much as possible4 ,this position removes the weight of the pregnant womb from the veins and allows a free return of the venous blood4 ,an elastic bandage1 or a perfectly fitting elastic stocking1 supports the veins1 equalizes the circulation and turns the flow to the deeper veins1 which do not1 as a rule1 become varicose4 ,this silk stocking should be made to order4 ,this treatment gives much comfort in chronic varicose veins4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,eye ,,and ,,ear ,the first thing we notice in looking at the eye may be the lids and at each edge are the eyelashes4 ,when this edge becomes inflamed it is called ,blenharitis ,marginalis or inflammation of the margin of the eyelids4 ,it is called thus from the name of the eyelid ,blepharon2 ,it is always means inflammation4 ,if we turn down the lower lid and turn up the upper1 we see a red membrane called the conjunctiva 7connecting74 ,this is the mucous membrane of the eye4 ,it lines the inner surface of both lids and is reflected over the fore part of the ,sclerotic and ,cornea--two other coats of the eye1 ,the palpebral or eyelid portion of the conjunctiva is thick1 opaque1 highly vascular 7filled with blood vessels7 and covered with numerous papillae4 ,it turns back 7reflects7 over the ,cornea1 but it consists only of a very thin structure 7epithelium7 forming the anterior layer of the cornea and is1 in health1 perfectly transparent4 ,upon the sclerotic it is loosely attached to the globe4 ,when the conjunctiva becomes inflamed it is called 7,conjunctiv7a7itis7 conjunctivitis4 ,the sclerotic-cornea forms the external tunic 7coat7 of the eyeball1 the sclerotic being opaque and forming the posterior five-sixths of the globe2 the cornea1 which forms the remaining sixth 7the front white part that is plainly seen7 being transparent4 ,the sclerotic 7means dense and hard7 serves to maintain the form of the globe1 the eyeball4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cdg ,the cornea4--,this is almost circular in shape4 ,it is convex anteriorly and projects forward from the sclerotic in the same manner that a watch glass does from its case4 ,this layer covers what we call the pupil4 ,the second tunic or coat 7membrane7 is formed from behind forward by the ,choroid1 the ciliary body and the ,iris4 ,the choroid is the vascular and dark coat covering the posterior five-sixths of the globe4 ,the ciliary body connects the choroid to the circumference of the iris4 ,the iris is the circular muscular septum 7division7 which hangs vertically behind the cornea1 presenting in its center a large rounded opening1 the pupil4 ,the choroid is a thin highly vascular membrane of a dark brown or chocolate color and is pierced behind by the optic nerve and in this situation is firmly adherent to the sclerotic4 ,the ciliary body comprises three muscles for its make-up and connects the choroid to the circumference of the iris4 ,the ,iris 7rainbow7 has received its name from its various colors in different individuals4 ,it is a thin1 circular shaped1 contractile curtain1 suspended in the aqueous 7watery7 humor behind the cornea and in front of the lens1 being perforated a little to the nasal 7nose7 side of its centre by a circular opening1 the pupil1 for the transmission of light4 ,by its circumference it is continuous with the ciliary body1 and its inner or free edge forms the margin of the pupil4 ,the anterior surface of the iris is variously colored in different individuals and marked by lines which converge toward the pupil4 ,the ,retina4--,this is a delicate membrane1 upon the surface of which the images of external objects are received4 ,its outer surface is in contact with the choroid2 its inner1 with the vitreous 7glass7 body4 ,behind it is continuous with the optic nerve2 it gradually diminishes in thickness from behind forward4 ,the retina is soft1 semi-transparent and of a purple tint in the fresh state4 ,exactly in the centre of the posterior part of the retina corresponding to the axis of the eye1 and at a point in which the sense of vision is most perfect1 is an oval yellowish spot1 called after its discoverer1 the yellow spot or ,macula lutea of ,sommering4 ,refracting ,media4--,the aqueous humor completely fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eyeball4 ,the anterior chamber is the space bounded in front by the cornea2 behind by the front of the iris4 ,the posterior chamber is a narrow chink between the peripheral part of the iris1 the suspensory ligament of the lens and the ciliary processes4 #cdh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the vitreous body forms about four-fifths of the entire globe1 ,it fills the concavity of the retina and is hollowed in front1 forming a deep cavity1 for the reception of the lens4 ,it is perfectly transparent and of the consistency of thin jelly4 ,the fluid from the vitreous body resembles nearly pure water4 ,the crystalline lens enclosed in its capsule is situated immediately behind the pupil1 in front of the vitreous body4 ,the lens is a transparent1 double-convex body4 ,it is more convex on the posterior than on the anterior surface4 ,the rays of light go through this body and converge to a point at the back of the retina4 ,,blepharitis ,,marginalis4--,this means a chronic inflammation of the margin or edge of the eyelids accompanied by congestion1 thickening and ulceration of the parts and the formation of scales and crusts4 ,causes4--,the underlying cause is often an inflammation of the conjunctiva where the proper care is not taken in cleansing the roots of the lashes when the discharge collects4 ,other causes are keeping late hours1 smoke and dust4 ,symptoms4--,the red swelling along the roots of the lashes is often the only symptom4 ,this comes and goes at the least excuse1 such as eye strain1 late hours1 dust and wind4 ,scales and dust form in the severe forms1 of the disease4 ,it is most common in children1 extends over many years and may finally result in the loss of the lashes1 with the edge of the lid1 thickened1 reddened and turned out4 ,treatment4--,this is tedious4 ,fit glasses if there is eye strain1 reform the mode of life and attend to any constitutional disease that may tend to make it worse4 ,local treatment4--,keep the parts thoroughly clean4 ,the edges of the lids should be washed carefully with soap and warm water or mild solution of borax or soda until the crusts are all cleaned off and then use at night an ointment composed of the following ingredients3 ,yellow oxide of ,mercury #b-a_/b grains ,petrolatum #b-a_/b drams ,mix and make an ointment and rub on the edge of the lids every night1 first cleaning them4 ,the conjunctivitis must be cured4 ,,stye 7,,hordeolum74--,this is a swelling beginning in a gland or glands at the edge of the lid and pus forms finally4 ,causes4--,inflammation of the edge of the lid1 stomach trouble1 run down condition1 poorly fitted glasses1 when glasses should be worn to relieve the eye strain4 ,symptoms4--,itching and burning feeling followed by a red swollen area 7lump7 at the edge of the lid4 ,later it comes to a point and discharges4 ,cause4--,styes usually run their course in a few days or a week2 another frequently follows4 ,when it does not reach the pus stage1 it often leaves a hard swelling 7blind stye74 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cdi ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 #a4 ,stye4--,home ,method to ,kill4--,to hasten the pointing of a stye apply hot compresses for fifteen minutes every two hours4 ,as ill health may be the cause1 a tonic may be needed2 glasses properly fitted should be worn and a boric acid eyewash used until long after the stye has disappeared4 ,applying hot compresses will relieve the congestion and gives much relief4 ,ill health produces a poor circulation of the blood and a good tonic will be found beneficial4 ,styes are frequently produced by need of glasses4 ,treatment4--,treat the stomach and system if necessary4 ,ice or cold cloths against the stye may abort it4 ,if it goes on1 hot fomentations will hasten it4 ,it should then be opened up and scraped out4 ,it will soon heal then and will not leave a lump4 ,,acute ,,catarrhal ,,conjunctivitis 7,pink ,eye74--,definition4--,this is an acute inflammation of the mucous membranes under the eyelids1 and there is congestion 7too much blood71 swelling and a discharge of mucus and pus4 ,causes4--,exposure to wind1 dust1 smoke1 or irritating foreign substance1 cinder1 sand1 etc4 ,it may occur in epidemic form and then is contagious and is called pink eye4 ,symptoms4--,the lids appear stiff to the patient1 the light causes discomfort and the patient fears it4 ,burning feeling as if there was some dirt1 etc41 under the lid1 not much pain1 but discomfort especially in the evening4 ,the lids look swollen and red4 ,the conjunctiva on the cornea is reddened and that on the lid is thickened1 reddened and rough4 ,the discharge collects at the roots of the lashes or lies on the conjunctiva4 ,the lids are stuck together in the morning4 ,the sight is slightly affected by the discharge on the cornea1 which is otherwise clear4 ,sometimes little 7minute7 ulcerations are seen4 ,course4--,it may run into a chronic conjunctivitis4 ,one eye is usually attacked a few days before the other4 ,the first stage lasts a few hours or a day and then the discharge follows which may last a few days or a week or more4 ,treatment4--,first3 ,use gauze or cotton and dip in ice or cold water and apply to the eyelids4 ,a wash of hot water can be used to cleanse the eye or ten to sixty grains 7one teaspoonful7 of boric acid to an ounce of water can be used as a wash also4 ,the following remedies are good in combination as follows3 ,alum #c grains ,sulphate of ,zinc #b grains ,distilled ,water #a ounce ,mix and drop one drop into the eye two or three times daily4 ,a weak solution of tea can be used also as a wash4 ,anoint the lids at night with white 7tube7 vaselin4 #cej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,eye ,,of ,,newly ,,born 7,,ophthalmia ,,neonatorum74--,this is a severe inflammation of the conjunctiva in the new born infant1 usually due to a discharge from the mother and it is characterized by a discharge of pus4 ,causes4--,mild cases may come from a less violent form of infection from the mother's discharge from the vagina1 or from outside causes4 ,the majority of the severe cases is due to a poison 7the gonococcus infection74 ,symptoms4--,the first symptoms are swelling and redness1 usually of both eyes1 usually occurring a few days after birth4 ,soon the discharge appears and shortly becomes creamy pus1 which runs from the eyes when the swollen lids are partly opened4 ,as the disease continues to advance1 the membrane of the lid is thickened1 red and velvety looking and the conjunctiva 7membrane7 in the eye is swollen1 puffy and watery4 ,the disease may last from two to six weeks or longer4 ,if the pus is not cleaned from the eye1 the cornea may look dim and ulcers may appear4 ,if the ulcer eats through the cornea the iris is apt to be caught in the opening and in the scar resulting from the ulcer4 ,the cornea may later bulge and protrude or the disease may involve the whole eye in an inflammation which may destroy it4 ,the result generally depends upon how soon treatment is begun4 ,if attended to early the great majority of cases recover4 ,it is serious to neglect early treatment for this disease4 ,it causes a great many cases of blindness and generally the cases are neglected too long4 ,treatment must begin before the disease begins4 ,immediately at the birth of the child1 when if there is any poison in the eye due to a discharge in the mother's vagina1 it can be immediately cleansed4 ,,treatment ,,preventive4 ,what to do first4--,as soon as the child is born and before its eyes are opened the discharges should be carefully wiped away from the lids with small squares of cotton or gauze1 pieces wrung out of a weak solution1 three per cent 7three parts to one hundred of warm1 boiled1 water7 of boric acid4 ,the eyes should not be exposed to the light4 ,at the first both the eyes should be bathed and the same piece of linen should not be used for both eyes4 ,as soon as any redness appears the eye should be frequently bathed with this warm1 weak solution of boric acid and sometimes cold compresses should be used by taking squares of folded gauze or masses of absorbent cotton4 ,take them cold from a block of ice and lay them over the eyes1 and keep constantly changing to keep them cold4 ,this relieves the congestion and prevents a great amount of blood from flowing and settling 7congestion7 there4 ,when pus appears in the eye it should be cleansed every half hour at least4 ,you can do this by letting the solution run over it from a medicine dropper4 ,after being allowed to trickle from the outer to the inner angle 7corner7 of the eye1 it will then run down beside the nose and can be caught in a piece of absorbent cotton or sponge4 ,if there is a great amount of pus in the eye1 the eye may have to be washed out in this manner1 every fifteen minutes1 day and night1 so that the cornea will be kept clean4 ,if this must be done a small fountain syringe with a glass tube 7eye-dropper7 attached will cause a steady flow of the solution4 ,the boric acid can be increased to five or ten grains to the ounce of water4 ,if only one eye is diseased the other eye may be covered4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cea ,all cloths1 etc41 should be burned at once and the basin which has held them1 filled with carbolic acid solution of the strength of one part acid to twenty parts water4 ,the nurse's hands should be thoroughly scrubbed in hot water and soap and disinfected in the same strength of carbolic acid solution1 as the disease is very contagious and dangerous to adults4 ,an attendant should not touch her face or hair with her hands unless they have been washed quite clean4 ,the conjunctiva should be brushed with a solution of nitrate of silver of two per cent strength 7two parts to one hundred of distilled water7 and then neutralized with a salt solution1 not strong enough to burn4 ,when the cornea is diseased one per cent solution of atropine may be necessary once or twice a day4 ,caution4--,in the cities this disease is disastrous in its results to the sight of babies4 ,this is due to the want of necessary care4 ,persons who must be with the patient should be very careful not to get any of the discharge upon their clothes or person1 as it is very contagious4 ,,ulcer ,,of ,,the ,,cornea4--,causes4--,poor general health is an underlying cause or the cornea itself may be poorly nourished4 ,ulcers are common among the poor classes4 ,they often begin through a rubbing of the cornea by a foreign body4 ,they also come from diseases of the conjunctiva4 ,weakly babies are easily affected4 ,symptoms4--,the light hurts the patient2 there is a feeling of something in the eye4 ,when the ulcer is over the pupil the sight is impaired4 ,the eyeball shows a ring of pink congestion about the cornea1 with congestion of the conjunctiva4 ,the form of the ulcer may be irregular1 circular1 etc4 ,course4--,the simple ulcers heal in a week or two4 ,infected ulcers may spread1 or they may sink deeply into the substance of the cornea and eat through4 ,the danger to the sight depends upon the kind and severity of the ulcer4 ,there is apt to be more or less film over the eye for some time and if the ulcer eats through it may destroy the sight4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,when the cornea has been injured and there has been some rubbing off of its tissue 7abrasion7 mild antiseptic solution in the form of eye drops should be used4 ,boric acid1 as much as will dissolve in warm1 distilled water and some dropped in the eye three or four times a day4 ,if there is a foreign body in the cornea1 clean instruments should be used to remove it4 ,the cocaine used to render the eye painless must be pure4 #ceb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,general ,treatment4--,if the patient is run down the general system should be built up4 ,local ,treatment4--,one to two per cent solution of ,atropine should be put into the eye three to six times a day to keep the pupil dilated and prevent it from adhering to the cornea4 ,hot fomentations repeated according to the severity of the case and the amount of easing they give4 ,a three per cent solution of boric acid should be used for cleansing purposes4 ,the bowels should be regular4 ,the patient should remain in one room4 ,,film ,,on ,,the ,,eye ,,pterygium4--,this is a growth beginning near the inner or outer corner and extending with its point towards the center of the cornea4 ,symptoms4--,the patient only complains when it has advanced toward the center of the cornea and the vision is lessened or cut off4 ,it occurs more often from the inner corner4 ,it keeps growing for many years and may cease advancing at any time4 ,treatment4--,surgical treatment is often necessary4 ,dr4 ,alling says3 ,dissect off the growth from the cornea and sclera coats1 leaving the base attached 7toward the corner of the eye7 and bury its point under the undermined conjunctiva below4 ,if the growth is dissected off the cornea1 which may readily be done1 and then cut off 7towards its base7 it would recur4 ,,iritis4 7,inflammation of the ,iris47--,this is an inflammation of the iris1 characterized by congestion1 small pupil and posterior synechia4 ,causes4--,it occurs in the second stage of syphilis1 second to eighteenth month1 from rheumatism1 diabetes1 gout1 injury1 and without any known cause 7idiopathic74 ,symptoms4--,more or less severe pain in the eye1 forehead and temple1 worse in the night and early morning especially4 ,there is fear of the light and the eyes water very much4 ,the sight is affected and there may be some fever4 ,on examination the lids are found swollen and red1 the eyeball shows congestion in the cornea and ciliary body1 with some congestion of the conjunctiva4 ,the cornea looks hazy4 ,the anterior surface of the iris looks muddy and does not look so fine and delicate4 ,the pupil is small and the light does not make it contract readily4 ,if atropine is put in the eye 7one per cent solution7 the pupil will not dilate regularly1 because at different points the pupillary edge of the iris is held to the lens by an exudate that lightly holds it4 ,course and ,recovery4--,the disease may occur at any age1 but it is most common in children4 ,it may last from one to six weeks4 ,chances of recovery are good if treatment is begun early4 ,there is a tendency to recurrence4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cec ,,mother',s ,,remedy4--#a4 ,iritis4--,sensible ,remedy for4--,doctor the blood with sulphur and lard1 a teaspoonful three times a day4 ,refrain from using the eyes4 ,this disease is said to be brought on by rheumatic fever1 and rheumatism is a disease of the blood4 ,this is a very serious disease and a physician should be called4 ,treatment4 ,what to do first4--,confine the patient in a darkened room and if the attack is severe in bed4 ,local ,treatment4--,dry or moist heat should be applied1 according to the ease they give4 ,leeches are good in severe cases placed near the outer corner of the eye4 ,atropine usually made of about the strength of two to four grains ,atropine to an ounce of water2 or one per cent 7#a to #ajj7 may be used1 and it should be dropped into the eye from three to six times a day4 ,the pupil must be dilated and kept so from the beginning to keep the adhesions from forming between the iris and lens4 ,if too much is used the throat and tongue will feel dry1 face will flush1 and there will be dizziness and a rapid pulse4 ,stop it until that effect is gone and then cautiously use it again4 ,the bowels should be kept open4 ,the diet should consist of milk to a great extent4 ,water of course can be taken freely4 ,soups1 broths1 gruels1 etc41 can be used if desired2 but meats should be withheld for a time unless the patient runs down4 ,caution4--,if a person has any of the special symptoms above mentioned it would be prudent to begin treatment at once4 ,the great danger is permanent adhesion of the iris to other parts1 especially the lens1 and the dilating and contracting power may be lost4 ,,injuries ,,of ,,the ,,iris4--,concussion of the eyeball may produce an irregular dilation of the pupil4 ,this is due to paralysis of the sphincter muscle of the pupil1 but it generally disappears4 ,the edge of the pupil may be torn in the form of one or more rents1 or the iris may be separated from its root at its circumference1 leaving a clear space1 or it may be entirely torn from its attachment4 ,perforating wounds are accompanied by injury to the lens and other structures2 when the cornea is wounded it is often complicated by falling of the lens4 ,when a small foreign body passes through the cornea and iris a small opening may be seen4 ,the greatest danger from wounds is due to infection and if it reaches the iris1 it may produce violent iritis4 ,if the lens is displaced or absent the iris being without support1 will tremble with every movement of the eye4 ,in some cataract operations1 if there is a loss of the ,vitreous body a part of the iris may be folded upon itself1 thus enlarging the pupil in that point4 #ced ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cataract4--,this is an opacity of the crystalline lens or its capsule4 ,the lens is not clear and bright and keeps the light from going through it4 ,then it is called opaque4 ,,senile ,,cataract4--,the vast majority of these cataracts are found after the age of fifty4 ,they simply come without any known cause4 ,of course1 injury can cause a cataract and it is then called traumatic cataract4 ,symptoms of ,senile 7,old ,age7 ,cataract4--,blurred vision1 flashes and streaks of light1 dark spots1 double vision4 ,there is no pain4 ,eye strain due to imperfect sight4 ,sometimes the first symptom is ability to read without glasses 7second sight74 ,this is due to the increased refractive power of the lens from swelling4 ,the lens looks a little whitish through the pupil opening and looks more so as time goes on4 ,course4--,the progress is slow4 ,it usually takes a number of years before it is ripe for operation4 ,they may remain in the same condition sometimes4 ,in this kind of cataract both eyes are affected sooner or later1 although one eye may be fully matured before the other is much changed4 ,the result of an operation depends upon the condition of the eye4 ,the eye should be free from evidence of disease4 ,the anterior chamber should be of normal depth4 ,the pupil should react to light4 ,there should be a homogeneous 7all alike7 white or gray opacity immediately back of the pupil1 with no shadow from the edge of the pupil 7except in cases of sclerosis1 already mentioned74 ,a candle carried on all sides of the patient while the eye is fixed1 should be properly located by him4 ,the tension of the eyeball should be normal4 ,the operation is very frequently done and it is very successful4 ,the patient should be ready and willing to place himself in the charge of the operator and do as he says4 ,,sympathetic ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,eye4--7,sympathetic ,ophthalmia47--,a condition in which the healthy eye becomes the seat of a destructive inflammation transferred from the other eye which has been the subject of a similar inflammation usually following a perforating injury of the eyeball4 ,the injured eye is called the exciting eye2 the other1 the sympathetic eye4 ,this is a rare disease1 but it may occur when one eye is injured or diseased and on the first indication of trouble in the injured eye the other eye should be closely watched for symptoms of sympathetic trouble so that if can be removed4 ,symptoms in the ,exciting ,eye4--,this is more or less congested and painful2 when pressure is made upon the upper lid1 it shows tenderness4 ,the tension is not as strong2 the pupil may be blocked with an exudate4 ,in the ,sympathizing ,eye4--,there is an inflammation involving the choroid1 ciliary body and iris4 ,there is pain1 tenderness1 small blocked pupil and sight is poor4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cee ,course4--,it usually appears between the third week and the sixth month after the original injury4 ,the extreme limits are two weeks and twenty years4 ,the sound eye is likely to be attacked when the exciting eye is in a state of active inflammation4 ,treatment4--,the exciting eye should be enucleated 7taken out7 before any signs of sympathetic inflammation appears in the healthy eye4 ,if it has appeared1 enucleation will be of no value2 at all events if there is vision in the exciting eye1 the operation should not be done then4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,retina ,,from ,,bright',s ,,disease 7,albuminuric ,retinitis74--,the retina is a very delicate structure and we are often able to diagnose ,bright's disease from the peculiar effect it produces upon the retina4 ,causes4--,the cause is usually ,bright's disease1 7nephritis7 and usually the chronic ,interstitial variety4 ,pregnancy causes it sometimes4 ,interference of the vision1 sight1 is what the patient complains of4 ,this may be very slight1 when you consider the great changes occurring in the retina4 ,such patients are subject to attacks of temporary blindness of uremic origin4 ,the vessels of the retina are swollen and tortuous4 ,bleeding and shining white patches are scattered through the back part of the eye and a peculiar arrangement of glistening white dots around the yellow spot4 ,this disease shows itself late in ,bright's disease and the patient is not likely to live more than two years after the appearance of this eye lesion4 ,treatment4--,it sometimes occurs during pregnancy4 ,then the question of inducing premature labor arises4 ,there is no local treatment that can be of any use when it is caused by ,bright's disease4 ,,fitting ,,glasses4--,this is done by lenses and prisms1 etc4 ,lens4--,a lens is made of glass and prisms graded in strength1 one surface curved1 and has the power of refracting or changing the direction of the rays of light4 ,a prism is wedge-shaped and bends rays of light towards its base4 ,a great many people are troubled with their eyes1 much more than years ago4 ,we even see little children wearing glasses4 ,it is unfortunate1 but true1 that even more children and grown people should wear them4 ,fitting glasses is an art in itself4 ,it takes more ability to fit glasses well than it does to operate well4 ,poorly-fitted glasses are not only annoying to the wearer1 but dangerous4 ,glasses rest the eyes1 not tire them4 ,when the eyes water and feel tired or strained1 even after using them but little1 glasses are needed4 ,headaches are frequently caused by the eye strain4 ,when glasses are needed it does not pay to put off getting them and the person needing them should go to one competent to properly fit them4 ,a great many eyes are hard to fit1 and they need not only ability to fit them well1 but time and attention must be given to fitting them properly4 #cef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,squint ,,or ,,strabismus4--,both lines of sight are not directed towards the same object of fixation4 ,internal or ,convergent ,squint4--,where one eye is turned inward toward the nose4 ,external or ,divergent ,squint4--,one eye turns outward toward the temple4 ,squinting upward and downward are uncommon4 ,causes of ,convergent 7,internal7 ,squint4--,it generally appears between two and five years2 at first periodically1 later constantly4 ,the patient is generally far-sighted4 ,treatment4--,internal squint in very young children may be treated by covering the well eye and forcing the child to use the other4 ,when the child is old enough1 proper glasses should be worn4 ,operation can be done when needed and is generally successful4 ,external 7,divergent7 ,squint4--,this may appear at any age and is often associated with near-sightedness4 ,an operation is necessary and the tendons on both sides must generally be cut and properly placed4 ,parents should always attend to a child who has this trouble4 ,the operation is not difficult to perform and it will not only1 as a rule1 give the child good sight1 but better looks4 ,parents who are able to have an operation or glasses fitted when needed1 and who neglect their children1 should be punished2 they are guilty not only of neglect1 but cruelty4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,inflammation of the ,eye4 #a4 ,chickweed a ,relief for4-- ,the juice of chickweed is good for inflammation of the eyes1 when dropped into them4 #b4 ,inflammation of ,eyes1 ,sassafras1 ,excellent ,remedy for4--,take sassafras bark and make into a tea4 ,apply this externally to the eyes1 and it will be found very beneficial for this trouble4 ,this is a very good remedy1 on account of its oily soothing nature4 #c4 ,inflammation of ,eyes1 ,tried ,remedy for4-- ,boric ,acid #aj grams ,camphor ,water 7not spirits7 #a_/b ounce ,water #a_/b ounce ,apply this with a soft cloth4 ,this trouble usually results from or is associated with constitutional disease and requires treatment for same1 but the above wash is good for local applications4 ,this prescription was given me by an oculist4 #d4 ,inflammation of ,eyes1 ,common ,potato ,will ,cure4--,scrape raw potato and apply to the temple until relieved4 ,this helps to draw the blood away and relieves the inflammation4 #e4 ,inflammation of ,eyes1 ,milk ,curd ,relieves4--,make a curd of sweet milk2 that is1 set it on the stove till it forms a curd2 then add quite a little alum and wash eyes4 ,the milk is very soothing and the alum acts as an astringent4 ,care should be taken in using this remedy that none of the mixture gets into the eyes4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #ceg #f4 ,inflammation of ,eyes1 ,wild ,hairs ,cause4--,a few years ago1 ,i had trouble with my eyes4 ,they felt as though there was something in them scratching the eye-ball4 ,i went to an eye specialist1 and he gave me two little vials of medicine to drop into my eyes six times a day4 ,i doctored with him several months1 and while the medicine reduced the inflammation largely1 it did not relieve the scratching sensation in the eyes4 ,then ,i was away from home for about ten days and did not use the medicine1 and when ,i returned my eyes were very much inflamed1 and very painful4 ,i visited the doctor again1 and he said ,i had a little ulcer on the eyeball1 and he pulled out several hairs or winkers from the eyelid4 ,i asked him if wild hairs were the cause of the ulcer and he admitted they were4 ,after a few days' more treatment by the doctor ,i learned of a neighbor who understood a little about wild hairs in the eyelid and had him examine my eyes4 ,he pulled out more wild hairs1 and my eyes got well4 ,ever since then1 when my eyes begin to hurt me as though there was some foreign substance in them1 ,i go to my neighbor and he pulls out the wild hairs1 and that was the trouble with my eyes4 ,my experience in obtaining this knowledge cost me twenty dollars in fees to the eye specialist1 which ,i could have saved by going to my neighbor at first1 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--,sore ,eyes4 #a4 ,rose ,leaves ,rest4--,steep rose leaves and apply often4 ,apply the leaves as a fomentation and relief will soon follow4 ,this is very soothing and very easily applied4 #b4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,soothing ,remedy for4--,use a wash of borax and water4 ,one-half teaspoonful to a cupful of water4 ,this is very good4 #c4 ,sore ,eyes4 ,slippery ,elm ,excellent for4--,this is a very soothing dressing far the eyes4 ,you can buy a small package of the slippery elm at any drug store1 and prepare it by making a tea and using externally4 #d4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,common ,remedy for4--,use a wash night and morning of common table salt and water4 ,this is often sold by druggists for #aj or #ae cents an ounce under a medical name4 #e4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,elder ,berry ,flowers ,relieve4--,in a severe case of inflammation of the eyes apply a poultice of elderberry flowers2 bathe the eyes with warm water and witch-hazel4 ,this remedy was given by a mother who tried it a great many times and always had success4 #f4 ,sore ,eyes4 ,borax and ,camphor ,good ,wash for4--,borax one teaspoonful1 spirits of camphor fifteen drops1 distilled water one-half cupful4 ,this makes a fine wash for sore eyes1 and is perfectly harmless4 #ceh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #g4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,tested ,eye ,wash for4-- ,hydrastis 7,golden ,seal ,root7 #a_/b ounce ,best ,green ,tea #a_/b ounce ,sulphate of ,zinc1 ,pulverized #a dram ,steep the root and tea for a few minutes in a pint of boiling water2 while cooling add the sulphate of zinc2 when cold strain well and bottle4 ,use as an eye wash three times a day4 ,in severe cases a poultice is useful1 made of pulverized slippery elm and warm milk and water4 ,all eye washes should be used with caution and especially those containing belladonna or caustic solutions1 #h4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,borate of ,soda and ,camphor ,water ,relieves4-- ,borate of ,soda #b grains ,camphor ,water 7not spirits7 #a ounce ,mix1 drop one or two drops in the eye four times a day4 ,camphor water is made by allowing the gum to dissolve in water instead of alcohol1 also saturate lint in this mixture and apply on the eyes4 ,,ear ,,and ,,its ,,diseases4 ,the external ear is called auricle or pinna4 ,it is an oval funnel-shaped organ4 ,the canal leading in to the membrane 7drum7 is called the external auditory meatus4 ,it extends inward about one and one-quarter inches and terminates in a membrane4 ,membrane ,tympani 7drum7 which separates the external ear from the tympanic cavity4 ,to examine the drum1 you must pull the ear backward and outward to make the canal straight4 ,membrane ,tympani 7the drum7 ,membrane4--,this is situated at the inner end of the canal and separates it from the tympanum or middle ear4 ,it is placed like the membrane in the telephone4 ,it is pearly gray in color4 ,this membrane not only serves as a protection to the delicate structures within the tympanum1 but also receives the sound vibrations from without and transmits them to the ossicular 7bony7 chain of the middle ear4 ,the ,tympanum or ,middle ,ear4--,this cavity just beyond the drum1 which forms the greater part of its outer wall1 is an irregular cavity1 compressed from without inward and situated in the petrous bone4 ,the mastoid cells lie behind4 ,it is filled with air and communicates with the nose-pharynx 7naso-pharynx7 by the eustachian tube4 ,the upper portion of this cavity1 the attic1 lies immediately below the middle lobe of the brain1 separated from it by a thin layer of bone1 which forms the roof of the cavity4 ,this cavity is separated from the internal ear4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cei ,the ,eustachian tube4--,this is the channel through which the middle ear communicates with the pharynx4 ,with an opening in the anterior of the middle ear1 a bony canal passes from this point1 inward1 forward1 and downward through the petrous bone1 when it merges into a cartilaginous canal1 which terminates in a funnel-shaped protuberance1 with a slit-like orifice1 located in the nose pharynx4 ,this is the eustachian tube4 ,it is lined with mucous membrane like the throat4 ,the air goes up from the throat1 through this canal to the middle ear4 ,the mucous membrane of the middle ear is continuous with that of the nose-pharynx through the eustachian tube4 ,so you can readily understand how easy it is for an inflammation of the throat to extend to the middle ear through the eustachian tube4 ,the posterior wall which has the greatest height1 reveals in its upper portion a passage 7antrum7 through which the vault of the tympanum 7attic7 communicates with the cells of the mastoid process1 situated posteriorly4 ,from this description you see how near to each other these parts are placed and when one becomes diseased the disease can extend to the other part or parts4 ,the brain is separated from some of these cavities by a very thin shell of bone1 and the disease can soon affect the brain through infection or breaking through the thin structures that separates the parts4 ,diseases of the middle ear and the mastoid are always to be considered serious1 and should be very closely watched4 ,a child with a running ear is in danger1 for it may at any time become closed up and serious4 ,,eczema ,,of ,,the ,,external ,,ear 7,auricle74--,this is an inflammatory disease of the skin1 and in the poorer classes it is very frequent4 ,it is quite a common disease in old age4 ,it develops in other parts of the body at the same time in a certain percentage of cases4 ,causes4--,soaps1 alkalies1 foreign bodies in the ear1 removing ear wax and a chronic discharge from the middle ear4 ,there is a tendency to it in some families2 stomach trouble1 improper food are also causes4 ,symptoms4--,itching1--and this is very pronounced1--burning feeling4 ,the part is somewhat reddened1 fluid oozes out1 crusts form1 the skin thickens1 and scales4 ,sometimes it swells very much4 ,treatment4--,regulate the bowels1 give a simple easily digested and proper food for children and adults4 ,cleanse the inflamed skin gently with castile soap and tepid water once a day4 ,cloths dipped in some cooling lotion1 such as the lead and opium wash1 or in plain water to which has been added a little alcohol or eau de cologne1 should be wrapped around the inflamed ear during the acute stage and they should be kept wet4 ,clean vaselin1 etc41 is good to put on the scabs4 ,the ear should be covered as before directed to keep dirt1 dust1 etc41 out4 #cfj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,hardened ,,wax ,,or ,,impacted ,,cerumen4--,this mass may be mixed with foreign bodies or be made up of wax alone4 ,symptoms4--,a large mass of wax may remain in the ear for many years without causing any special loss of hearing so long as the plug does not rest against the drum and there remains a passage between the mass so that the sound-waves can strike the drum4 ,generally the hearing gradually grows less4 ,loss of hearing may take place suddenly1 as after washing the head1 or after a general bath1 or after an attempt to clean the ear with the end of a towel4 ,patients will often say the dullness of hearing appeared suddenly4 ,this no doubt was due to the fact that the mass of wax was displaced against the drum suddenly by an unusual movement of the head or the jaws1 or the mass became swollen through fluids getting into the canal4 ,if the canal is filled there will be more or less deafness1 ringing in the ear1 and there may be piercing pain produced by the hardened mass1 especially if the jaws are moved from side to side4 ,if the mass is thoroughly and carefully removed1 the hearing may entirely return if it was caused by this wax4 ,treatment4--,the mass is best removed by syringing the hardened plug and softening it gradually4 ,removing it with a currette and forceps without softening it may do injury to the parts4 ,the syringe and hot sterilized1 boiled water should be used for some time1 and the patient asked occasionally if there is any faintness or dizziness caused by it4 ,it often comes1 in a lump after the water has been used for some time4 ,a strong solution of bicarbonate of sodium is also good to use4 ,,foreign ,,bodies ,,in ,,the ,,ear4--,these are not of frequent occurrence4 ,in the case of children these bodies may comprise such objects as pebbles1 beads1 beans1 pieces of rolled paper1 fly1 bed-bug2 insect of any kind may get into ear of adults4 ,if they reach the drum a very unpleasant sensation is produced by the attempt to escape4 ,sometimes a layer of wax may gather around the dead object4 ,these bodies should be removed1 for their presence may produce a swelling or soreness in the canal4 ,if the object is a dried pea or bean the syringe should not be used4 ,the object must be carefully removed4 ,sometimes an operation is necessary to remove the object4 ,,disease ,,of ,,the ,,middle ,,ear4--,the ordinary cold in the head rarely runs its course without one of the eustachian tubes at least is involved to some extent4 ,,simple ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,eustachian ,,tube4--,causes4--,acute colds1 inflammation of the nose and pharynx1 tonsilitis4 ,symptoms4--,the ear may feel full and numb1 roaring in the ear may occur4 ,there may be pain on swallowing1 shooting up through the tube4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cfa ,treatment4--,remove the cause4 ,treat the nose and pharynx4 ,spray and gargle with solutions advised for throat trouble4 ,if it continues the throat should be examined for adenoids1 enlarged turbinate bones and so on4 ,,acute ,,catarrhal ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,middle ,,ear4 ,causes4--,acute coryza1 acute pharyngitis1 influenza1 scarlet fever1 inflammation of the eustachian tube1 gargling1 bathing1 employing the nasal douche or violently blowing the nose4 ,inflammation of the eustachian tube is1 in many cases1 simply the first stage or onset of this disease4 ,the congestion extends beyond the tube and involves to a greater or less degree this cavity4 ,if it continues for a few hours or an entire day1 the watery elements of the blood will begin to escape from the distended vessels into the tissues of the mucous membrane and ooze out upon its free surface4 ,if this is copious enough pressure may be developed within the cavity1 middle-ear1 to cause pain4 ,these cases vary much in severity4 ,in the mildest ones there may be a few twinges of pain in the affected ear1 but nothing more2 and even in the most severe cases the pain does not last longer than a few hours1 although it may return on several successive days4 ,very many of the earaches of young children1 from two to ten years of age1 are due to this disease4 ,the pain is very likely to come on late in the afternoon or during the night1 while earlier in the day the child may be free from pain4 ,in the milder forms the condition of the drum is similar to that existing in inflammation of the eustachian tube4 ,it is not then much changed from normal4 ,there may be more congestion than in this condition4 ,in a fairly severe case the membrane 7drum7 a few hours after the onset presents a most striking change4 ,it is a picture of obstructed venous 7dark blood7 circulation of a high degree4 ,in some cases one or more of these distended veins may rupture and form a blood tumor in the external ear canal4 ,the drum is red and more or less swollen4 ,treatment4--,very little is needed for this kind1 except care and watching4 ,use the simple hot water in the ear carefully or poulticing when there is pain with onions1 bread and milk1 and puncture of the drum if it bulges or is too tense4 ,hot water for gargle1 steaming of the pharynx4 ,keep the patient in a room with an even temperature4 ,the patient must not take cold as it might extend farther4 ,recovery4--,the outcome is usually good in this disease if proper care is taken2 ,generally in a few weeks the inflammation is gone and the hearing is restored4 #cfb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,serous ,,mucous ,,exudation ,,into ,,the ,,middle ,,ear4--,the disease just described is often associated with an 7exudation7 watery oozing of fluid into the middle ear1 but the following condition is different4 ,sometimes a comparatively normal middle ear is found to contain a variable amount of either fluid or mucus1 or a fluid which represents a combination of both4 ,the failure of the fluid to absorb is due first to the fact that the drainage through the eustachian tube is still obstructed2 second1 that the absorbing process in the cavity is not acting normally4 ,symptom4--,sudden change from somewhat poor to good hearing and the reverse4 ,it is due to the changing in the position of the fluid4 ,the hearing may be normal when the head is thrown far backward1 for the fluid then escapes into the antrum1 or when the chin is resting upon the chest4 ,another symptom that is peculiar is a feeling of something moving in the ear4 ,this is only felt when the head is moved suddenly4 ,sometimes the patient says3 ,i went in bathing and got some water into my ear1 and ,i am unable to get it out4 ,he thinks the water went into the ear by the way of the external ear canal4 ,it was due to the chilling of the surface of the body1 or the water accidentally entered into the ear through the mouth1 or nose1 throat1 and eustachian tube1 and this caused an exudation of fluid to take place in the middle ear4 ,hearing gurgling sounds in the ear during coughing1 sneezing and swallowing is an important symptom4 ,the drum on being examined varies greatly4 ,the simplest case is seen when fluid contained in the cavity is small in quantity and consists of a thin serum4 ,the upper level of this fluid can then be seen like a hair crossing the drum in a more or less horizontal direction4 ,it retains its horizontal position when the patient moves his head backward and forward4 ,treatment4--,the fluid can be evacuated by an opening made into the drum1 but it usually accumulates again4 ,the proper treatment is to treat the diseased condition of the nose and throat1 as described in other parts of this book4 ,,chronic ,,catarrhal ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,middle ,,ear4--,the expression1 acute inflammation of the middle ear1 is rightly employed when it is applied to a case in which the underlying cause is of a temporary nature1 as for example1 a cold in the head1 and mild attack of influenza1 perhaps also in an attack of hay fever4 ,but when the causes are of a more permanent character and the middle ear continues for an indefinite period to be the seat of all sorts of disturbances the combination of these different diseased phenomena receives the name of chronic catarrhal inflammation of the middle ear4 ,causes4--,troubles 7lesions7 located in the upper pharynx1 the naso-pharyngeal 7nose-pharynx7 vault and the nasal passages4 ,adenoids may cause it4 ,the course of this disease has of recent years been growing more favorable1 because the causes are being removed more and more4 ,symptoms4--,symptoms of the acute inflammation would be present1 and impairment of hearing which sometimes comes so gradually as not to be noticed by the patient4 ,it will be better and then worse4 ,a harassing1 hissing1 blowing1 ringing1 usually accompanies it4 ,pains soon or later add to the discomfort4 ,one side is usually affected first4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cfc ,treatment4--,it must be devoted to removing the causes just mentioned4 ,restore the general health4 ,abstain from alcohol1 tobacco and excess of all kinds4 ,active outdoor exercise1 horseback riding1 mountain climbing1 rowing1 walking1 etc41 are great health producers4 ,,acute ,,suppurative ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,middle ,,ear4--,this inflammation of the middle ear is one in which1 at an early stage of the disease1 the free liquid poured out assumes a pus-like character4 ,at the onset the mucous membrane of the eustachian tube and middle ear becomes first congested and afterward oedematous 7watery swelling74 ,then a serous or a bloody-serous fluid is poured out into the middle ear2 and finally this assumes all the outward characteristics of pus4 ,in a few exceptional cases this pus fluid will find a sufficient passage through the eustachian tube2 but in the great majority of cases this passageway becomes closed almost at the very beginning of the attack1 and then the free exudation2 under an ever increasing pressure and on account of the softening and breaking down of the tissues of the drum forces an opening for itself directly through the drum membrane4 ,causes4--,the same causes that produce the acute variety will produce this variety of the disease4 ,it occurs more frequently during the spring and fall months as the result of changes in the climate4 ,acute and chronic catarrh of the nose and pharynx are causes4 ,it frequently occurs in connection with scarlet fever and measles4 ,it complicates nose and pharyngeal diphtheria4 ,symptoms4--,pain in the ear is the most striking symptom noticed by the patient4 ,in infants and young children of two or three years of age it may appear and not be recognized until a slight discharge appears at the opening of the external ear4 ,the child is feverish1 fretful and peevish1 seemingly suffering great pain1 and the parents think it is1 not very sick or has only an earache4 ,sometimes physicians fail to recognize the trouble until the discharge appears in the external ear4 ,the symptoms are more severe at night4 ,any physical or mental exertion increases the plain4 ,the pain is sometimes very severe1 and a spontaneous or artificial rupture of the drum eases the suffering very quickly in some cases1 and a bloody1 serous1 pus-like discharge escapes into the external ear canal4 ,often a patient will say3 ,i felt something give away in the ear1 a watery discharge appeared1 and the pain soon subsided4 ,in many cases the rupture of the drum gives little or no relief from suffering4 ,this is due in some cases to the small and insufficient size of the opening in the drum4 ,if the pain persists1 after a free opening has been made1 it may indicate that pressure exists in some cavity or cavities other than the middle ear proper4 ,a sensation of fullness and sometimes of throbbing or pulsation in the affected ear2 roaring1 singing1 whistling1 etc42 impairment of hearing2 increased pain1 when the jaws are opened and shut1 are symptoms of minor importance4 ,if there are no complications after free discharge sets in the pain disappears1 the fever gradually returns to the normal point1 and the patient drops to sleep4 ,in the course of a week or two the discharge subsides and if the rupture is not too extensive the wound will close and the patient will soon be well4 ,frequently1 however1 on account of disease of one or more of the bony parts1 the wall of the middle ear or the mastoid cells1 the discharge continues for weeks and may become chronic in its character4 #cfd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,apply heat or cold first4 ,open the bowels4 ,how to apply heat4--,with the patient lying on his side with the affected ear turned upward1 fill the external ear canal with hot water 7about #aje degrees ,f471 then place immediately over the affected ear a hot flaxseed meal poultice1 five or six inches square and one-half inch thick1 and spread a folded blanket or shawl over the whole to keep it warm as long as possible4 ,bread and milk with catnip1 or onions will do if flaxseed is not at hand4 ,the flaxseed holds the heat longer4 ,water is a good conductor of heat1 and that which fills the external auditory 7ear7 canal may rightly be considered as an arm of the poultice which extends down to the drum itself4 ,leeches also can be applied in front and below the tragus 7front of the opening74 ,if the symptoms do not improve under this treatment and especially if the drum is bulging1 an opening should be made at the bulging point of the drum4 ,the canal is now syringed with a warm antiseptic solution--like one part listerine1 etc41 to twenty parts of warm boiled water1 with a clean syringe1 or warm boiled water can be used alone4 ,if there is any odor carbolic acid one part1 to fifty or sixty of water can be used4 ,a strip of sterile gauze is put into the canal for drainage and protection4 ,this syringing can be done from two to four to five times a day1 and gradually decrease the number of times as the discharge lessens4 ,it must be syringed and dressed often enough to allow a free discharge and produce cleanliness4 ,recovery4--,the result of this disease cannot be told at the outset4 ,the majority of such attacks end favorably1 with care and treatment2 this in persons of good constitution and health4 ,it may run ten days to three to six weeks4 ,in tuberculous patients the result is not so favorable4 ,recovery follows as a rule in this disease following scarlet fever and measles1 but not so quickly1 and there may be a discharge for some time1 due to chronic disease of the ears1 etc4 ,complications and results4--,in the majority of cases1 in ordinarily healthy persons1 this disease runs its course without doing any great amount of damage to the organ of hearing1 and without involving any structure lying outside of the middle ear proper4 ,in scarlet fever1 measles1 la grippe1 or nasal diphtheria1 actual destruction of tissue often takes place in some part of the middle ear before it is recognized4 ,sometimes it results the same way even when it is discovered in time4 ,caution4--,a person who has had this disease should be very careful not to take cold4 ,the patient should take plenty of time to get well and strong4 ,the diet should be liquid mostly4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cfe ,,chronic ,,suppurative ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,middle ,,ear4--,an inflammation that forms pus2 hence called suppurative4 ,this is an inflammation that has become chronic 7continued7 and has one characteristic at least that is very noticeable1 and that is the discharge4 ,this may last for an indefinite period4 ,the acute suppurative 7pus-forming7 inflammation just described in the foregoing pages1 may have inflicted various kinds and degrees of damage upon the mucous membrane which lines the cavities1 and as a result of the conditions thus established there will be a discharge which may last an indefinite time4 ,causes4--,improper or lack of treatment for the acute suppurative inflammatory attack4 ,this is the chief cause4 ,the first attack may have been caused by scarlet fever1 measles1 etc4 ,they are prone to become chronic1 especially if not recognized early and treated properly4 ,symptoms4--,the main symptom is the discharge from the ear4 ,this may be abundant or scanty4 ,it may stop for a time and begin again4 ,the hearing may be slightly or seriously impaired4 ,such patients are not accepted by life insurance companies4 ,treatment4--,cleanliness of the parts and perfect drainage must be secured4 ,syringing with one to fifty carbolic acid solution 7acid one part1 warm water fifty parts7 is good treatment4 ,the opening in the drum should be made large enough to give free discharge to the pus in the middle ear4 ,the patient's strength must be built up if necessary4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,mastoid' ,,cells4 7,acute or ,chronic ,mastoiditis74--,this disease represents one of the most serious terminations of an acute or a chronic suppurative inflammation of the middle ear4 ,this is fortunately a comparatively rare event4 ,there are1 however1 quite a good many cases of this terrible disease4 ,causes4--,it occurs as a primary or secondary disease4 ,the first condition is rare and the result from injury1 exposure to cold and dampness1 or from syphilis or tuberculosis4 ,secondary disease is catarrhal or pus-like in form4 ,this results from an extension of middle ear disease through the antrum1 as a rule4 ,the disease may develop at any time and endanger the life of the sufferer4 ,symptoms4--,dull constant pain behind the ear and tenderness on pressure1 more severe at night1 the tenderness is very apt to be followed in a short time by redness and swelling of the skin in the same region4 ,the pus may drain from the mastoid into the middle ear cavity4 ,if this does not happen it may swell behind the ear and break through some other place4 ,it may involve the structures within the brain4 ,if meningitis develops1 the patient has headache and later it becomes very severe4 ,lights hurts the eyes1 ,the patient is restless1 sleepless1 may have nausea and vomiting and a constant high temperature4 ,the neck is stiff and rigid4 ,if there is more brain involvement 7phlebitis7 there will be sudden rise of temperature1 followed by a rapid fall of temperature and attended by profuse sweating and chills1--a dangerous condition4 ,there can be abscess of the brain also4 ,in abscess of the brain symptoms are less severe and localized2 the rigid neck and fear of light and vomiting are absent4 #cff ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,if seen early it may be aborted4 ,if an examination of the drum shows bulging1 an incision of the drum head should be made4 ,if an opening is there it should be enlarged1 if necessary4 ,cold applications are valuable and should be applied directly over the mastoid behind the ear4 ,sometimes hot applications are better1 hot poultices1 cloths1 etc41 syringing the canal with hot water4 ,these applications1 etc41 should be constantly used for a day or1 so1 unless unfavorable symptoms set in1 when if a marked improvement1 especially in the local tenderness and pain1 has not occurred1 an operation should be done and the mastoid opened4 ,the diet should be liquid 7milk71 nourishing and sustaining4 ,bowels should be kept open4 ,this disease must be carefully watched4 ,it is not only dangerous to life1 and very quickly1 but it is full of disagreeable and dangerous possibilities1 lifelong discharge from the ear1 an external fistulous opening1 a permanent paralysis of the facial nerve1 abscess in the brain4 ,brain symptoms1 paralysis and pus symptoms do not now preclude an operation on the mastoid for mastoid disease4 ,the patient should be closely watched and an operation performed as soon as called for4 ,i have given a longer description of the diseases of the ear than ,i intended when ,i began this part of the work4 ,diseases of the ear are becoming quite frequent1 and the subject is important4 ,i did not give much general medical treatment because ,i consider the local treatment is of more importance in a work of this kind4 ,in treating the baby1 ,i shall give more medical treatment4 ,i shall treat the disease also1 especially in relation to the baby4 ,there can be more local applications used than those given4 ,if the hot treatment is thought best1 not only hot water and poultices of many kinds can be used1 but fomentations of hops1 etc41 and hot water cloths alone4 ,the intent of such treatment is to keep hot moist applications to the part continually4 ,the use of laudanum in poultices used for ear trouble is not recommended because its soothing power may obscure symptoms that might appear and be dangerous in themselves and need quick and thorough treatment4 ,the syringing of hot water into the external canal is often of great help4 ,five to ten grains of boric acid can be used in an ounce of water4 ,if there is much odor to the discharge1 you can use one part of carbolic acid to fifty parts of boiled water4 ,the water should not be used too hot4 ,one teaspoonful of the acid to fifty teaspoonfuls of water1 or that proportion4 ,after using the hot water1 the canal should be filled with gauze for protection and drainage4 ,for the fever1 the first twenty-four hours1 one-tenth to one drop of aconite can be used every one to three hours4 ,by putting one drop in ten teaspoonfuls of water you get one-tenth of a drop at a dose4 ,,eye ,,and ,,ear #cfg ,,deafness4--,this is usually the result of a disease and is merely a symptom4 ,diseases of the middle ear1 rupture of the drum membrane1 and large ulceration of this membrane cause it4 ,ear wax causes temporary deafness4 ,diseases of the throat and nose cause it very often1 and deafness frequently accompanies catarrh of the nose4 ,adenoids cause it sometimes1 especially in children4 ,treatment4--,the only way to prevent this trouble is to treat the disease that causes it4 ,discharge from the ear1 due to ear disease should be treated from the first or it may cause permanent deafness in that ear4 ,many cases of scarlet fever leave deafness behind in one ear at least4 ,this trouble should be closely watched during an attack of scarlet fever1 and in other infectious diseases and proper treatment given4 ,chronic deafness is hard to cure2 so often some of the deeper parts of the ear are diseased4 ,when a person recognizes that his hearing is growing less acute he should have his ear examined4 ,people often let the trouble go too long before beginning treatment4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,deafness4 #a4 ,quick and ,effective ,remedy for4--,five or ten drops of onion juice put in the ear several times a day is very good4 ,if there is any pain in the ear1 add a drop or two of laudanum1 or you may just use two or three drops of glycerin with the other ingredients4 ,in about an hour after treating the ear in this manner1 syringe it well with warm castile soap suds or warm milk4 #b4 ,deafness4 ,often ,tried ,remedy for4--,take one dram each of tincture of lobelia1 tincture of gum myrrh1 oil of sassafras1 tincture of opium and olive oil1 mix and apply lint wet with the liniment in the ear1 night1 and morning1 then syringe out with warm water and castile soap4 #c4 ,deafness1 ,my ,mother1 in ,galt1 ,found ,mullein ,good for4--,small blossoms of mullein1 fill bottles and cork1 hang in sun till oil forms1 drop three drops every third day in the ear for three or four weeks4 ,we tried this successfully in our family4 ,,earache4--,the general belief exists that earache is something which is quite harmless and entirely different from a genuine inflammation of the ear4 ,this belief is strengthened by the fact that the great majority of earaches subside without inflicting any harm upon the ear4 ,as soon as a discharge appears1 in many cases1 there is relief4 ,if a discharge appears1 the earache was the result of an inflammation in the ear4 ,so-called earache lasts but a short time1 and can be relieved by either hot or cold applications2 but when the earache continues for a day or more it is an indication of more than pain in the ear and if a thorough examination is made there will1 no doubt1 be found disease of the ear that is causing the earache4 ,then the disease proper should be treated4 #cfh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,hot or cold applications are of benefit4 ,with the patient lying upon the well ear1 fill the canal with hot water 7#aje degrees ,f474 ,then place over the ear a flaxseed poultice or a roasted onion poultice1 four to five inches square and one-half inch thick and spread over all a folded shawl4 ,bread and milk makes a good poultice also4 ,a hot bran bag or a hot salt bag is good4 ,the heat must be continuous4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,earache1 ,hot ,raisin for4--,hot raisins sometimes relieve earache4 ,soak them in hot milk and change frequently4 ,this is an excellent remedy4 ,the raisins should be placed in the ear canal1 and they are sure to give relief4 #b4 ,earache1 ,flax and ,cornmeal for4--,flaxseed and cornmeal in oil4 ,take equal parts of flaxseed and cornmeal and mix together1 then add enough sweet oil to moisten this mixture4 ,this should be applied hot and kept so by repeating as each poultice is cold4 ,this will be found very beneficial4 #c4 ,earache1 ,soothing ,home ,remedy for4--,glycerin and laudanum heated and dropped in the ear4 ,hot poultice of hops inclosed in cotton bag and applied to the ear is very soothing4 ,the glycerin and laudanum will give temporary relief and the hops poultice retains the heat1 which is one of the essential things in earache4 #d4 ,earache1 ,horse-radish ,leaves for4--,steaming the face and ear with crushed horseradish leaves will give relief and soothes one to sleep4 ,when through steaming the face the horseradish leaves should be applied to the face and ear as a poultice4 ,this is very soothing4 #e4 ,earache1 ,onion ,sure ,cure for4--,the heart of an onion4 ,roast the heart of an onion and put in the canal of the ear4 ,then apply heat to the outside of the ear and relief will soon be obtained4 #f4 ,earache2 ,temporary ,relief for4-- ,gum ,camphor #a_/b dram ,olive ,oil #a_/b ounce ,glycerin #a_/b ounce ,mix and drop in ear4 ,this is good to relieve1 but should not be continued1 as this oily substance lodges in the ear and may cause trouble4 #g4 ,earache1 ,sweet ,oil and ,pepper for4--,take a piece of cotton batting1 cover with sweet oil1 then cover that with black pepper1 inserting into ear4 ,this is a good remedy4 #h4 ,earache1 ,steaming ,with ,hot ,water for4--,steam the ear and side of the head with cloths wrung out of hot water2 put feet in hot mustard water2 do not put anything in the ear but keep steaming it and you will find relief in a few hours1 even if it is a gathering4 ,illustraion3 ,,skeleton4 ,,deformities #cfi #i4 ,earache1 ,castor ,oil for4--,put a drop of castor oil in the ear4 ,fill hot water bag and warm the ear that aches4 #aj4 ,earache1 ,fresh ,warm ,milk for4--,the warm milk from a cow will cure earache and has also been known to cure deafness4 ,while still warm from the cow drop a little in the ear4 ,,deformities4 ,,hare-,,lip4--,this is due to the fact that the flesh or bony parts do not quite properly unite4 ,it may form a single or double hare-lip1 or complicated1 or it may involve the soft parts1 or the hard 7bony7 and soft parts at the same time4 ,it is always to one or the other side of the middle line4 ,it is double hair-lip in about one-tenth of the cases1 and when double it is frequently complicated with cleft palate4 ,symptoms4--,upon examination you notice that there is a split in the lip1 either partly through the lip or entirely1 so that the bone is exposed2 or the slit goes not only through the lip1 but also through the bone4 ,operation4--,this is necessary1 and it is quite successful4 ,the best time is between the third and sixth month1 especially when it is a simple case4 ,in some cases of double hair-lip1 when the child cannot take the breast and has to be fed1 early operation should be done if the child is strong4 ,the operation for a simple hare-lip is very easily and quickly done4 ,for complicated cases it takes longer1 and of course is not without some danger4 ,it should be done1 for a child is a pitiable sight with this deformity4 ,when grown up it is a source of great annoyance and shame4 ,,cleft ,,palate4--,the bones that form the hard palate do not unite in the median line and a longitudinal opening is left in the roof of the mouth4 ,this is called ,cleft ,palate4 ,symptoms4--,of course1 upon examination this split is seen4 ,it may involve not only the hard palate1 but also the soft palate and uvula4 ,it is then generally accompanied by single or double hare-lip4 ,when the severe forms occur they cause great trouble4 ,fluids pass freely into the nose1 and unless the child is carefully fed by hand it will soon die1 as it is unable to suck4 ,in the less severe forms the child soon learns to swallow properly1 but when he learns to speak he cannot articulate properly and his voice is nasal4 ,treatment4--,for this reason an early operation is advisable1 not so early as for hare-lip1 but before the child has learned to speak1 say between the age of three and four when faulty speech 7articulation7 may be overcome by successful closure of the palate4 ,when the operation is done late1 the patient will not be able to overcome the bad habits of articulation acquired in his childhood4 #cgj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,operation4--,the anaesthetic is necessary4 ,the end of one-half of the cleft palate is seized with an instrument and the edge freely pared with a thin bladed sharp knife2 same with the other half4 ,then the stitches are put in of silk worm1 gut or wire4 ,the patient is fed on liquid food for three or four days1 and afterwards on soft food until the stitches are removed4 ,they are removed about the sixth or eighth day1 and the wound should be completely healed4 ,,crooked ,,feet4 ,talipes4--,there are many varieties4 ,the treatment should be begun1 under the instructions of a physician1 and continued from infancy and many a good foot can be obtained4 ,,knock ,,knee4 7,genu ,valgum74--,this is due to an overgrowth of the internal knuckle 7condyle7 on the knee joint1 and curving inward of the shaft of the thigh-bone 7femur7 in its lower parts1 with relaxation and lengthening of the ligaments of the knee joint4 ,it usually shows itself soon after the child begins to walk1 but may not do so until puberty1--rarely later4 ,it is due in the child to rickets2 in the latter form1 it is caused by an occupation that requires continued standing1 by a person of feeble development of the muscles and ligaments4 ,flat-foot is often associated with it and1 at times1 may be the real cause4 ,it may affect one or both knees1 may be so slight as to escape detection1 except upon a very careful examination1 or so severe as to separate the feet very widely and render walking difficult and wobbling4 ,in children other symptoms of rickets can generally be found4 ,if not severe it may often get better spontaneously as the rickets condition improves and the general strength increases4 ,this result is common in the cases occurring later1 from standing if the general condition improves4 ,treatment4--,should be begun early and both general and local treatment should be given4 ,the quicker the treatment is begun1 the quicker will be the recovery and the deformity will be less4 ,the ordinary medical and hygienic treatment should be given for rickets4 ,local ,treatment4--,this is mechanical1 supplemented by baths1 rubbing1 friction1 electricity and preceded1 if necessary1 by attending to the bones4 ,if the rickets is still active1 and the bones are soft and yielding1 standing and walking should be forbidden1 the limb should be straightened by manipulation and the correct position secured and maintained by an outside splint and bandage4 ,sometimes operative measures are needed4 ,,bow ,,legs4 7,genu ,varum74--,this is the opposite of knock knees1 and the deformity usually affects both limbs1 the knees being widely separated4 ,the disease begins in early childhood2 the cause is rickets1 and the deformity is the direct result of the weight of the body and muscular action4 ,,deformities #cga ,treatment4--,spontaneous recovery occurs2 but if the case is at all severe1 and the child is young enough that the bones have not become firmly set in the abnormal curves1 mechanical treatment should be employed to bring the limbs to a better position4 ,this may be done by plaster of paris or braces4 ,this must be used intelligently and continuously4 ,children should not be allowed to walk so early1 especially those of slow development4 ,,club ,,foot 7,talipes74--,varieties3 #a4 ,the heel may be drawn up and the foot extended 7,talipes ,equinus74 #b4 ,the foot may be flexed1 bent up1 7,talipes ,calcaneus74 #c4 ,the foot may be drawn inward1 adducted1 7,talipes ,varus74 #d4 ,the foot may be drawn outward1 abducted1 7,talipes ,valgus72 or1 two may be combined1 extended1 and drawn inward 7,equino ,varus74 ,in the congenital 7born with it7 variety the displacement is almost always one of adduction1 that is1 drawn inward1 with commonly some elevation of the heel4 ,it generally affects both feet1 but it may be confined to one and if only one is affected1 the right is oftener affected than the left4 ,the deformity varies4 ,at the time of birth and for some months afterwards the deformity can usually be corrected by proper manipulation1 but later1 if left to itself1 it becomes in greater or less measure fixed1 because of the muscular contraction1 and developed changes in the shape of the bones4 ,cause--,it is not known4 ,treatment is successful if it is begun early4 ,each case should be treated as it needs4 ,the treatment should be varied to suit each case4 ,bandaging or adhesive straps properly applied has been used with success4 ,sometimes the leg must be kept motionless by plaster of ,paris or gutta-percha bandages4 ,they must be frequently removed and reapplied4 ,in older cases the tendons must be cut and braces applied4 ,parents are careless who neglect such a case for even one month4 ,,intoxicants ,,and ,,sun ,,strokes ,,alcoholism4 ,acute ,symptoms4--,the face is flushed1 the breath has the odor of liquor1 the pulse is full and bounding with deep respiration4 ,reason1 memory1 judgment and will are first stimulated and then blunted4 ,the drinker's peculiarities are exaggerated1 the person becoming affectionate or quarrelsome4 ,there is a loss of coordination as shown by the staggering1 swinging1 the relaxation of the muscles1 and finally deep sleep1 with snoring breathing4 ,the person is unconscious1 but can be partly aroused and will mutter when questioned or disturbed4 ,the pupils are contracted or dilated1 and they will dilate when the face is slapped4 ,the urine is increased1 but it is often retained4 #cgb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chronic ,,alcoholism4--,this results from protracted or periodic sprees4 ,symptoms4--,the face is red1 the capillaries are dilated1 eyes are watery1 conjunctiva is congested4 ,there is chronic inflammation of the stomach1 which is characterized by morning vomiting2 there is often hardening of the liver1 trembling of the hands and tongue2 the memory is weakened and judgment and will as well1 especially until a stimulant has been taken2 often the person is irritable1 careless1 with loss of moral sense and in extreme cases dementia4 ,peripheral neuritis is more common in men than in women4 ,it begins with sharp pain and tingling in the feet and hands2 paralysis affects the lower extremities1 then the upper1 and is most marked in the further muscles of the limbs4 ,the pain may be very severe1 with great tenderness4 ,there is ,arteriosclerosis 7hardening of walls of the arteries72 often heart dilation4 ,,delirium ,,tremens4--,this is a brain manifestation of chronic alcoholism occurring in steady drinkers after excessive drinking or sudden withdrawal of alcohol1 or after sudden excitement or accident1 pneumonia or other illness1 or lack of food4 ,symptoms4--,there are restlessness1 insomnia 7sleeplessness71 mental depression1 then active delirium with great restlessness1 talking1 muttering1 hallucination of sight and hearing4 ,he thinks he sees objects in the room such as rats1 mice1 or snakes1 and fancies that they are crawling over his body1 has them in his boots1 etc4 ,the terror inspired by these imaginary objects is great1 and has given the popular name of horrors or snakes to the disease4 ,you must watch the patient constantly1 or he may try to jump out of the window or escape4 ,the patient may think he hears sounds and voices1 threats of imaginary enemies4 ,there is much muscular shakings1 the tongue is coated with a thick white fur and1 when protruded1 trembles4 ,the pulse is rapid and soft1 sleeplessness is a constant feature4 ,favorable cases improve in the third or fourth day1 the restlessness abates1 the patient sleeps and the improvement sets in4 ,the shakings persist for some days1 the hallucinations disappear gradually1 and the appetite returns4 ,in the more serious cases1 the sleeplessness 7insomnia7 persists1 the delirium is incessant1 the pulse becomes more frequent and feeble1 the tongue dry1 the prostration is extreme and death takes place from gradual heart failure4 ,treatment4--,in acute alcoholic cases special measures are seldom required1 as the patient sleeps off the effect of his spree4 ,if there is deep profound alcoholic coma1 it may be proper to wash out the stomach and if symptoms of collapse occur1 the limbs should be rubbed1 and hot applications made to the body4 ,,intoxicants ,,and ,,sun ,,strokes #cgc ,chronic ,alcoholism4--,this is different2 withdraw the alcohol and substitute strychnine1 one-thirtieth of a grain three or four times a day1 nourishing food1 confinement in a sanitarium if necessary4 ,give the bromides for the restlessness and sleeplessness4 ,drugging of the liquor with apo morphine or tartar emetic4 ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 ,drunkenness4 #a4 ,effective as ,cure for4-- ,arsenious ,acid #ai grains ,bromine ,water sufficient ,tribromide of ,gold #ad grains ,distilled ,water sufficient ,ten drops of this solution for injection1 which equals one thirty-second grain of gold tribromide4 ,this is an active tonic1 powerful sedative and destroys the appetite or cravings for alcoholic stimulants2 the medicine is to be taken regularly four or five times a day for several weeks until the alcohol is out of the system even though he may appear cured4 ,this is a good remedy1 but should be given under the supervision of a doctor4 ,treatment4--,the patient must be put into a bed and carefully watched2 withdraw alcohol at once unless the pulse is too feeble4 ,procure rest and sleep for the patient4 ,how8 ,in mild cases1 thirty grains 7one-half dram7 of bromide of potassium1 combined with tincture of capsicum five to ten drops1 may be given every three hours4 ,call a doctor for the rest4 ,one hundredth grain hyoscine hypodermically is sometimes good2 one-fourth grain morphine hypodermically is sometimes given4 ,for heart weakness3 ,aromatic spirits of ammonia4 ,,morphine ,,habit4 7,morphinomania--,morphinism74--,this is usually acquired by the repeated use of the hypodermic syringe for pain4 ,it is also used by the mouth or opium smoking4 ,symptoms4--,at first it causes a sense of well-being and exhilaration1 but it must be gradually increased to produce the result2 when the effect wears off1 the person feels weary1 mentally and physically2 has nausea1 slight distress in the stomach region or pain like intestinal colic4 ,another dose relieves these feelings1 eventually the person becomes thin1 his face is sallow1 the pupils are dilated or unequal1 except when he is under the influence of the drug4 ,his appetite is poor with indigestion4 ,sometimes itching of the skin1 restlessness2 irritable1 disturbed sleep1 and a tendency to lie about everything4 ,treatment4--,the patient must be taken from home and friends and be constantly watched4 ,the drug should be withdrawn gradually and nourishing food given at stated intervals4 ,,cocaine ,,habit4--,the drug is taken as a snuff1 hypodermically1 or in sprays and often the habit is formed when given as sprays1 etc41 in disease4 ,symptoms4--,large doses cause great excitement1 sometimes convulsions1 followed by weak heart and respiratory weakness1 general prostration1 convulsions and coma4 ,the cocaine habit causes emaciation1 anemia1 disturbances of the stomach1 etc41 disordered heart action1 weakness of the body and mind1 nervous and great depravity4 ,treatment4--,same as for the morphine habit4 #cgd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chloral ,,habit4 ,symptoms4--,after a slight primary exhilaration there is depression of the mind and body2 skin eruptions1 bad breath1 spongy gums1 poor appetite1 indigestion1 bad nutrition1 permanent dilation of the cutaneous 7skin7 blood vessels1 intermittent pulse1 blunting of the higher mental faculties1 restlessness1 sleeplessness1 irritability1 sometimes dementia4 ,treatment4--,same as for morphine4 ,,lead ,,poisoning4 7,plumbism-,saturnism74 ,causes4--,it is common in lead smelters and grinders1 painters1 glaziers1 and plumbers1 whose hands are not washed before eating4 ,the lead is absorbed by the mouth1 skin and lungs4 ,it may be taken into the system by drinking water1 cider1 etc41 in new lead pipes1 or from hair-dyes or cosmetics containing lead4 ,symptoms of ,acute ,case4--,these develop rapidly from continued exposure4 ,there is rapidly progressing anemia1 with acute neuritis1 epilepsy1 convulsions or delirium or with severe stomach and bowel symptoms4 ,chronic ,cases4 ,symptoms4 #a4--;,anemia1 lead line on the gums1 paralysis1 colic1 and brain symptoms4 #b4 ,blue-black line of lead in the gums near the teeth4 #c4 ,this is preceded by an obstinate constipation4 ,it resembles severe intestinal colic4 ,there may be vomiting4 #d4 ,paralysis4 ,this is the result of peripheral neuritis1 localized or generalized4 ,wrist drop and many other symptoms of local and general paralysis4 ,,treatment4 ,prevention4--,the hands and finger nails of the lead workers should always be thoroughly cleaned before eating4 ,use respirators if lead is present in the form of dust4 ,for chronic poisoning remove the cause4 ,potassium iodide1 five to ten grains three times a day4 ,not to be given in acute cases or when the symptoms are very severe1 until what is in the bowels is removed4 ,constipation4--,for this give a half ounce of epsom salts before breakfast when needed1 or repeat in small doses4 ,for pain4--,heat over the abdomen and give morphine1 if necessary4 ,,food ,,poisoning4 7,bromototoxismus74--,food may contain the specific organisms of disease1 as of tuberculosis or trichinosis2 milk and other foods may become infected with typhoid bacilli1 and so convey the disease4 ,animals 7or insects or bees7 may feed on substances that cause their flesh or products to be poisonous to man4 ,meat poisoning4 ,eating sausage or pork pie or headcheese has caused poisoning4 ,poisoning from impure milk1 shell fish1 pellagra1 from using altered maize1 etc4 ,,intoxicants ,,and ,,sun ,,strokes #cge ,symptoms4--,acute inflammation of stomach and bowels1 with great prostration1 ending in collapse4 ,in shell fish poisoning1 there are numbness1 weakness1 dilated pupils1 rapid and feeble pulse1 temperature under the normal and collapse4 ,treatment4--,in all cases empty the stomach by emetics or stomach tube and the bowels by cathartics4 ,stimulate if necessary4 ,,heat ,,stroke4--,called also heat exhaustion2 thermic fever1 coup de ,soleil4 ,a condition produced by exposure to excessive heat4 ,heat ,exhaustion4--,this is caused by continued exposure to high temperatures1 especially while working hard4 ,symptoms4--,prostration with cool skin1 temperature often below normal1 #ie-if1 pulse is small and frequent1 sometimes restlessness and delirium4 ,the person need not necessarily be exposed to the direct rays of the sun1 but the condition may come on at night1 or while at work in close1 confined rooms4 ,treatment of indoor heat exhaustion4--,aromatic spirits of ammonia one to two drams and strychnine2 avoid alcohol4 ,if the temperature is below normal1 7#ih4f7 a warm bath can be given4 ,rest in bed in a well ventilated room4 ,,sunstroke4 ,heat ,stroke1 ,thermic 7heat7 ,fever4--,this occurs in persons chiefly who1 while working very hard are exposed to the sun4 ,soldiers who are marching with their heavy accoutrements are very liable to be attacked4 ,in large cities the most of the cases are confined to workmen who are much exposed and at the same time1 have been drinking beer and whisky4 ,symptoms4--,the patient may be struck down and die very soon with symptoms of failure of the heart1 difficult breathing and coma4 ,this kind is most frequent in soldiers4 ,in ordinary cases there may be failure to perspire1 premonitory headache1 dizziness1 sometimes nausea and vomiting1 colored or poor sight 7vision72 insensibility follows1 which may be temporary or increased deep coma4 ,the face is flushed1 the skin is dry and hot1 the pupils are temporarily dilated1 then usually greatly contracted1 the pulse is rapid and full1 and the temperature ranges from #ajg to #aaj degrees or higher4 ,the breathing is deep1 labored and snoring 7stortorous74 ,usually there is complete muscular relaxation1 with twitchings1 jerkings1 or very rarely convulsions may occur4 ,in fatal cases1 coma 7deep sleep7 deepens1 the pulse becomes more frequent and feeble1 the breathing becomes more hurried1 shallow and irregular and death may occur within twenty-four to thirty-six hours4 ,in others1 the consciousness returns1 the temperature falls1 the pulse and breathing become normal and recovery may be complete or leave bad results4 ,the patient may be predisposed to future attacks or suffer from weakness or headache1 and disturbance of the mind when ever the weather is warm4 #cgf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,prognosis4--,the death rate is higher when treatment is delayed1 and when alcohol has been used as a beverage4 ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 ,sunstroke1 ,quick ,method to ,relieve4--,apply alternately hot and cold applications to forehead and base of the brain or back of the neck1 place the feet in warm mustard water1 and apply mustard to the stomach and calves of legs4 ,this remedy was tried by my brother's wife1 who is a trained nurse4 ,she says it is very effective1 ,the hot and cold applications help to draw the blood from the brain4 ,placing feet in warm mustard water will help to give relief4 ,treatment4--,avoid exposure and alcohol4 ,for a mild case--,rest in a cool place1 cool sponging1 aromatic spirits ammonia or strychnine if needed for the prostration4 ,for severe cases4--,the temperature must be reduced as rapidly as possible4 ,pack the patient in a bath of ice4 ,rubbing the body with ice is an excellent procedure to lower the temperature rapidly4 ,ice water enemata 7injections in bowel7 may also be employed4 ,if ice cannot be obtained strip the patient and sprinkle him with water until the temperature is reduced4 ,use a thermometer to see it does not go too low4 ,ice cap or cold water to the head4 ,keep working for hours4 ,medicine4--,glonoin1 #a_/ajj to #a_/bjj grain is of help in severe cases4 ,,accidents1 ,,emergencies ,,and ,,poisons ,,collapse4--#a4 ,place the patient flat on his back4 #b4 ,raise the feet and lower his head1 unless blueness of the face occurs4 #c4 ,make the patient warm by applying warm coverings and hot water bottles1 bricks or wood4 #d4 ,enema of strong coffee4 #e4 ,if necessary the legs and arms can be bandaged beginning at the feet and hands and then bandage up4 ,use above in order given4 ,,fainting4--,place the patient on her back1 with the head low and feet raised unless the face is flushed4 ,the face is generally pale4 ,loosen the clothing about the waist1 throat1 etc4 ,plenty of air and no crowding around the patient4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cgg ,cold water on the face with cloths4 ,it is not necessary to wet her all over4 ,ammonia or camphor near the nostrils to inhale4 ,lie still for some time and do not attempt to rise while still feeling dizzy or faint4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,sea ,sickness1 ,red ,pepper and ,molasses ,relieves4-- ,a teaspoonful of red pepper mixed with molasses and taken in one dose is considered one of the best remedies for this trouble4 #b4 ,sea ,sickness1 ,peppermint an ,excellent ,relief for4--,a teaspoonful of essence of peppermint put in a tumbler of hot water1 sipped occasionally1 is both a preventive and cure for sea-sickness4 ,sea ,sickness4--,dr4 ,hare1 of ,philadelphia1 says3 ,the bromides should be used in the dose of five to ten grains three times a day for several days before the patient sails to quiet the vomiting center4 ,after sea sickness begins the following combination is good3 7a7 ,citric ,acid #b drams ,distilled ,water #d ounces ,make a solution4 7b7 ,bromide of ,potash #a dram ,bicarbonate of ,potash #a dram ,distilled ,water #d ounces ,make a solution4 ,then a tablespoonful of each of these solutions should be added to one another and taken during effervescence4 ,lemon juice can be used in place of citric acid in the first combination4 ,,dog ,,bites 7,not ,rabid74--,treat the same as for any torn wound1 wash out thoroughly with hot water and an ounce of salt in a pint of water4 ,there is no danger of hydrophobia from the bite of a dog1 cat or any animal unless that animal has hydrophobia4 ,no one can take hydrophobia from an animal that does not have it4 7,see ,hydrophobia74 ,,poisoned ,,wounds4 ,mosquito ,bite4--,remove the sting in the wound4 ,diluted vinegar applied to the bites is sometimes of help4 ,camphor is also good4 ,snake ,bite4--,naturalists have discovered twenty-seven species of poisonous serpents and one poisonous lizard2 eighteen species of these are true rattlesnakes2 the remaining nine are divided between varieties of the moccasin1 copperhead or the viper4 ,the poisonous lizard is the ,texan reptile known as the ,gila ,monster4 ,in all these serpents the poison fluid is secreted in a gland which lies against the side of the skull below and behind the eye1 from which a duct leads to the base of a hollow tooth or fang1 one on each side of the upper jaw2 which fang1 except in the case of vipers1 is movable and susceptible of erection and depression4 ,when not in use the fang hugs the upper jaw and is ensheathed in a fold of mucous membrane4 ,in the vipers the fang is permanently erect4 ,in the case of biting the contents of the poison sac are forcibly ejected through the hollow fang4 #cgh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms of a ,snake ,bite4--,the symptoms are similar in bites of poisonous snakes4 ,pain in the wound1 slight at first1 but becoming more severe1 with rapid swelling and spotted discoloration in the vicinity of the wound4 ,symptoms of heart and lung depression soon show themselves by feeble and fluttering pulse1 faintness1 cold sweating1 mental distress1 nausea and vomiting and labored breathing4 ,death may occur very soon in intense poisoned cases1 but more frequently the struggle extends over a number of hours4 ,treatment4--,first thing to do4--,when the bite is on a limb1 tie the limb above the bite toward the body and twist the ligature so tight that the circulation is cut off1 or checked4 ,then cut the wound open very freely4 ,when the bite is on the body1 make a free cut1 and when this cannot be done suck the wound vigorously1 which can done without danger1 if there are no cracks or abrasions of the lips or mouth1 as the poison is harmless when taken into a well mouth4 ,if a hot iron is at hand apply it freely within the wound and this may take the place of the knife or suction4 ,salt put in the cut wound will be of help1 or fill the wound with permanganate of potash and inject a solution of the same1 diluted three-quarters with water1 around the wound4 ,strychnine one-fifteenth of a grain every two hours until the symptoms are better4 ,this is not given until the symptoms of snake poisoning have shown themselves4 ,if such agents are not at hand1 brandy or whisky should be given freely4 ,the pulse will show when the patient has had enough4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,,insect ,,and ,,other ,,bites4--#a4 ,simply ,use ,pepper for ,dog ,bite4--,my son had his hand bitten by a dog and it was over a week before it was brought to my notice4 ,the sore was then filled with green pus and the pain went up to his jaw1 so we were afraid of lockjaw4 ,i had him cleanse it thoroughly in a basin of warm saleratus water1 then filled and thickly covered it with black pepper4 ,the pain stopped almost instantly4 ,it seems as though pepper would smart a cut terribly1 but it does not4 ,this is a good remedy and worth trying4 ,the black pepper did not smart the wound because the flesh was dead4 #b4 ,bites1 ,tobacco ,good for ,dog4--,immediately wash the parts with clear water2 then take leaf or cut tobacco and bind over the part bitten1 changing it two or three times a day for a week4 ,this effectually absorbs the poison4 ,it is a good prevention of any future trouble4 #c4 ,bites1 ,ammonia ,good for ,insect4--,rub the affected parts with ammonia1 which will draw out the poison4 ,for mosquito bites have often used baking soda4 ,this always gives relief and is very cooling4 #d4 ,bites1 ,baking ,soda for ,insect4--,cover the affected parts with baking soda and keep moist4 ,a mud poultice is an old tried remedy4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cgi #e4 ,bites1 ,hartshorn ,old ,time ,remedy for4--,apply hartshorn or spirits of ammonia to part which neutralizes the formic acid1 the active principle of the poison4 ,this is an old-time remedy and will always give relief if applied immediately4 #f4 ,bites1 ,carbolic ,acid ,draws ,poison from4--,bathe frequently in a weak solution of carbolic acid4 ,the carbolic acid is a very good remedy and seldom fails to cure1 but if you do not happen to have the acid1 use vinegar1 and it will have practically the same effect4 #g4 ,bites1 ,alum and ,vinegar ,good ,remedy for4--,alum and vinegar4 ,purchase five cents' worth of powdered alum and dissolve in a pint of vinegar and apply freely4 ,this is a very good remedy4 #h4 ,bites1 ,salt ,water for ,mosquito4--,take salt and water in a little dish and keep wetting the bite for a few moments4 ,this will soon destroy the poison1 ,this will be found a very simple but effective remedy1 especially in children or small babies1 as we mothers all know how very annoying a mosquito bite is to children4 ,the salt water will remove all the poison and at the same time relieve the itching and swelling4 ,care should be taken not to make it too strong for a small baby4 #i4 ,bites1 ,spirits of ,ammonia for ,snake4--,strong spirits of ammonia applied to the wounds of snake bites or rabid animals is better than caustic4 ,it neutralizes the poison4 ,enough of the ammonia should be used to irritate the parts4 ,it is harmless treatment and should be used freely4 ,,stings1 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,leaves of ,geranium ,good for ,bee or ,wasp4--,bruise the leaves of geranium and bind on the affected part4 ,this has proved an excellent1 though simple remedy4 #b4 ,stings1 ,simple ,remedy for4--,take a dresser key or any with a good sized hole and press over the sting4 ,if used very soon this will remove the stinger1 then cover with wet salt4 ,,dislocations4--,a dislocation is the putting out of joint some bone1 such as the elbow or shoulder bone or bones4 ,the bone has slipped out of its socket4 ,they are called after the joints involved4 ,general ,causes4--,blows1 sudden contraction of the muscles2 also due to some diseases of the joints4 ,general ,symptoms4--,there is a deformity at the joint1 pain and sometimes it is not possible to make all the joint movements4 ,general ,treatment4--,of course it is to replace the bone1 as soon as possible1 before there is much swelling1 inflammation and consequent adhesions4 ,,dislocation ,,of ,,the ,,jaw4--,it is not possible to close the mouth4 ,the chin is too far forward4 ,the jaw may turn toward the other side in one-sided dislocation4 #chj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,hold something hard between the teeth in front so that when the jaw snaps in place your thumbs will not be bitten4 ,a piece of wood as thick as your fingers will do4 ,stand in front of the patient1 who should be sitting in a high chair4 ,put your thumbs in the mouth upon the lower jaw two-thirds of the length backwards1 and your forefingers directly underneath the jaw2 with the thumbs press down and with the fingers pull forward4 ,illustration3 ,oblique ,bandage of ,jaw4 ,medicated ,cotton can readily be applied with this style of ,bandage4 ,bandaging and ,photograph by ,,dr4 ,w4 ,e4 ,,ziegenfuss1 of ,detroit4 ,done expressly for this book4 ,sometimes it is necessary to hold the jaw in place for some days4 ,for that purpose the bandage for a broken jaw can be used4 ,,shoulder ,,joint ,,dislocation4--,there is a depression of the skin over the cavity4 ,the shoulder is flattened4 ,the bone of the arm points to where the head of the bone is4 ,treatment4--,carry the elbow to the side with the forearm at right angles to the arm3 turn the arm around until the forearm points away from the body4 ,then carry the arm up from the body until it is level with the shoulder4 ,in this position gradually rotate the arm again and then bring the arm to the side1 with the forearm across the chest1 hand pointing to the other shoulder when it should be bandaged by pieces of bandages three inches wide passing around the arm1 elbow and body4 ,a pad should be placed under the hand to keep it from making the flesh sore4 ,,finger ,,or ,,thumb ,,dislocation4--,if the joint is dislocated forward pull the front part forward and backward4 ,if it is dislocated backwards1 pull the front part of the finger forward and upward4 ,if reduced immediately this needs no bandaging4 ,,fractures4--,they are simply broken bones or cartilage1 usually applied popularly to a broken bone4 ,varieties4--,simple fracture means a break of the bone only4 ,compound fracture is where the broken bone sticks out through the skin4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cha ,comminuted is where the bone is broken into small parts4 ,impacted is where one part of the broken bone is driven into the other part4 ,green stick break4 ,this is not really a break1 but only a bending of the bone1 seen mostly in children4 ,bandages for fractures can be made of muslin4 ,they should be six to eight to twelve yards long for large bones4 ,width4 ,for a finger one inch4 ,for arm or head two and one-half inches4 ,for the leg three to four inches4 ,for the body six to eight inches4 ,an old sheet can be used and the ends of the strips sewed together and then wrapped tight in a roll1 with the ravelings from the sides removed4 ,the bandage should be started from the end of the limb1 wrapped towards the body4 ,they should not be wrapped so tightly as to shut off circulation1 ,padding4--,this should be of cotton4 ,in case of necessity1 handkerchiefs1 towels1 pieces of muslin1 cloths2 hay or grass can be used temporarily4 ,splints4--,in emergencies splints can be made from shingles1 pasteboards or even bark4 ,how to ,take ,hold of a ,broken ,leg or ,arm4--,never take hold of it from above1 but slip the hands underneath1 and then take a firm but gentle hold at two points a short distance from the break on each side1 and all the while making slight extension with the hand on the end part 7distal part7 so as to keep the ends from rubbing together1 and lift with both hands at the same time slowly and evenly until the limb is in the required position4 ,then apply the emergency treatment4 ,this is to help keep the broken parts in place until proper care can be given1 or to assist in safely and comfortably moving the patient to the place desired4 ,support the broken limb with something smooth and stiff1 such as a thin narrow shingle1 three inches wide perhaps1 or thin board1 stout pasteboard1 or the bark of trees1 and padded with something soft1 such as cotton1 wool1 hay1 straw1 leaves1 which can be held by bandages of required width1 or handkerchiefs folded in triangular shape1 or by strips of linen1 muslin1 ribbon or anything with which the splint can be temporarily held fast4 ,for the ,forearm4--,two padded splints three to four inches wide and long enough to take in the hand also should be applied1 one to the thumb1 and the other to the back of the forearm1 slight extension being made by pulling on the patient's hand4 ,this pulls the broken end in place4 ,tie on the splints over the hand1 wrist and just below the elbow4 ,two or three wraps of adhesive plaster or five or six wraps of a bandage or handkerchief or towel folded and pinned will temporarily hold the limb in place4 ,put on a sling reaching from the finger tips to beyond the elbow4 #chb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,for the ,arm4--,put on two padded splints from the shoulder to the elbow1 one in front and the one behind1 and bind on at the bottom and top4 ,then place the forearm on the chest pointing to the well or sound shoulder and bind the arm with bandages or a long towel to the body4 ,for a ,broken ,leg4--,pull on the foot gently to make slight extension1 and lift the leg on a pillow or some sort of pad1 and tie this firmly about the leg2 or broad strips of wood may be padded and placed on either side of the broken leg and securely tied4 ,for a ,broken ,thigh1 ,upper ,leg4--,the splint should extend from under the arm to the ankle1 padded and bound to the body and to the leg by means of long towels or pieces of sheeting applied six inches apart4 ,if the patient is in a wagon and no splint can be had1 bags of dirt or sand applied around the thigh will hold some4 ,but there is always something at hand to use as a splint and to bind the splint to the leg4 ,for a ,broken ,collar ,bone4--,place the patient on his back if he is to be moved and put a firm pad in the arm pit and bind the arm to the side with the forearm across the chest2 or if you have a roll of adhesive plaster two or three inches wide1 after putting a pad in the arm pit 7sometimes this is not necessary7 put the adhesive strip around the arm midway to the shoulder4 ,the arm should be lifted up and a little back4 ,run the strip of adhesive plaster around the body and fasten to the first part4 ,then put another strip fast to the band around the arm and run this down around the bent elbow and over the forearm placed on the chest1 the fingers pointing to the sound shoulder4 ,this strip can pass over the sound collar bone and fasten to the strip about the body4 ,if it is put on properly1 the injured part will feel comfortable4 ,broken ,ribs4--,put on a towel1 about eight to twelve inches wide4 ,this should go around the body and be pinned tightly2 or1 if you have a roll of adhesive plaster1 two and one-half to three inches wide1 use this4 ,start at the backbone1 at the lowest point necessary1 about two ribs below the broken one1 and carry it straight across the chest to the breast bone2 put on about eight of such strips1 lapping each about one-half inch4 ,fasten the ends with a strip running up and down one-half on the flesh and the other half on the strip4 ,this is to keep the strips from slipping any4 ,the arms should be held up while the strips are being applied4 ,a ,broken ,jaw4--,take a strong piece of muslin1 long enough to reach around the neck and eight inches longer4 ,split this through the center to within about seven inches of the center of the band4 ,put this unsplit part above1 over and under the chin4 ,tie the upper tails around the neck and run the under tail pieces up in front of the ear to the crown of the head4 ,tie each end on the back part of the head to the pieces left over after tying back of the neck4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #chc ,broken ,nose4--,put the parts in place by pressure and moulding4 ,it is easily done4 ,do not hurry4 ,put a strip of adhesive plaster across the bridge of the nose over the break reaching to the cheek4 ,if the injury causes bleeding1 the wound should be washed with clean linen and boiled water and covered with clean linen4 ,to wash the wound1 one teaspoonful of salt to one pint of boiled water4 ,salt is usually at hand4 ,if an artery is cut1 this bleeding must be stopped4 ,the blood spurts out4 ,press your hands hard on the back of the thigh towards the body of the wound4 ,another should tie some cloth around the thigh above the wound tightly4 ,it can be made tighter by putting a stick under the band and twisting it around as much as possible4 ,raise the leg high up and put the head low4 ,if the cut is below the knee or on the foot1 bend the leg back4 ,first put a pad or your fist in under the knee joint and bend leg over the pad or your fist4 ,sometimes the spurting artery can be caught or pressed upon with your finger4 ,if the arm is injured1 bandage as for the thigh4 ,if the forearm1 the same as for the leg4 ,if a finger is cut clean off1 pick the piece up and wash it and the stump clean and then place the cut off part against the stump and tie on1 or stick on with adhesive plaster4 ,it sometimes grows fast4 ,,sprains4--,sprains or wrenches of the joints are caused by a twist or a blow4 ,the injury consists in the tear or rupture of a number of the fibres of the ligaments4 ,symptoms4--,severe pain1 the joint is practically useless for a time2 swelling1 heat and later the joint discolored from effusion of the blood into the tissues4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,sprains1 ,ointment for4--,the bark of bittersweet with chamomile and wormwood simmered in fresh lard make an excellent ointment for sprains and swellings4 #b4 ,sprains1 ,vinegar and ,bran ,poultice for4--,make a poultice with vinegar and bran only1 or with the addition of oatmeal1 or bread crumbs4 ,as the poultice becomes dry it should be moistened with vinegar4 #c4 ,sprains1 ,turpentine ,most ,common ,remedy for4--,rub the injured part with turpentine and keep warm and you will find this remedy to be one of the best to keep proud flesh out that has ever been used4 ,i always have turpentine in my home and find that ,i have to use it often1 and it always does as ,i said above1 if once used you will never be without it4 #d4 ,sprains1 ,quick ,relief for4--,bathe the parts with hot water as hot as one can bear it and relief comes at once4 ,this is an old tried remedy1 but if hot water does not give relief use cold water4 #e4 ,sprains1 ,relieves ,pain of4--,put warm woolen cloth over sprain1 drip hot water as hot as can be borne on cloth for half hour4 ,bathe with spirits of camphor4 #chd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,illustration3 ,method of applying ,bandage to the ,arm4 ,illustration3 ,spiral ,bandage of the ,finger4 ,illustration3 ,simple ,method of applying ,bandage for ,sprained ,ankle4 ,bandaging and ,photographs by ,,dr4 ,w4 ,e4 ,,ziegenfuss1 of ,detroit4 ,done expressly for this book4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #che #f4 ,sprains1 ,quick ,application for4--,a poultice of stiff clay and vinegar4 ,add enough vinegar to the clay to make a nice moist poultice4 ,the clay is exceptionally good for swellings and sprains4 #g4 ,sprains1 ,turpentine ,liniment for4--,equal parts of spirits of turpentine and vinegar and the yolk of one egg make a valuable liniment in cases of sprains1 bruises and rheumatism poultice4 ,take common salt1 roast it on a hot stove till dry as possible4 ,take one teaspoonful each of dry salt1 venice turpentine and pulverized castile soap4 ,excellent for felon1 apply twice daily until open4 ,this is a very good liniment and if applied often will draw1 which is one of the essential things for a felon4 #h4 ,sprains1 ,old ,english ,white ,oil4-- ,alcohol #a_/d pint4 ,turpentine #a_/d pint4 ,hartshorn #a_/b ounce4 ,oil ,origanum #a ounce4 ,for sprains and rubbing around sores4 #i4 ,sprains1 ,arnica ,much ,used for4--,tincture of arnica4 ,this should be diluted with water about one and one-half for adults and one and three-fourths for a child4 ,this is one of the best known remedies for sprains that can be obtained4 ,apply freely to the bruise or sprain4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,sprains4--,rest for a time 7for some weeks74 ,the parts should be raised to lessen the blood supply4 ,hot applications1 through fomentations1 or cold evaporations1 lotions1 massage later1 and support with a pad and a firm bandage1 in some cases4 ,when there is not much swelling1 a plaster of ,paris bandage is sometimes applied at once in order that absolute rest can be secured4 #a4 ,tincture of ,arnica4--,this is an excellent remedy for sprains ,when the part is much swollen and looks bluish is when it is especially beneficial4 ,it can be used full strength by saturating cloths and applying either hot or cold1 or diluted to half strength4 #b4 ,hot ,water4--,applied with soaked cloths on the part is very grateful in some cases4 ,it should be kept hot and plenty of water on the part all the time4 ,this should be applied for hours4 ,between the soakings1 the parts should be dressed with the lead and laudanum wash1 and rubbed with ichthyol ointment or camphor and laudanum liniment4 #c4 ,cold ,applications4--,cold water4--,some patients are more benefited by the cold applications4 ,the part should be elevated and a cloth wrung out of ice cold water1 or an ice bag should be kept on the part4 #d4 ,lead and ,laudanum ,wash4--,this should not be used if the skin is broken4 ,then the laudanum1 three-fourths water1 can be used alone4 ,composition of lead and laudanum wash1 proportions four parts of undiluted lead water1 diluted with sixteen parts of water to one of laudanum4 ,this can be made stronger in the laudanum4 #chf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #e4 ,fomentations of hops1 or smartweed or wormwood1 etc41 are also good4 #f4 ,vinegar and ,hops--,turpentine ,liniment4--,this can be used later1 for stimulating purposes4 ,illustration3 ,most efficient way of ,bandaging ,eyes showing how ,bandage may be lifted from one eye4 ,illustration3 ,usual ,spiral ,reverse ,bandage of the ,arm4 ,bandaging and ,photographs by ,,dr4 ,w4 ,e4 ,,ziegenfuss1 of ,detroit4 ,done expressly for this book4 ,the following is a liniment made by an old gentleman ,i used to know4 ,i was well acquainted with him while he was living1 and ,i know he was a good1 competent man4 ,following is the recipe3 ,oil of ,amber l ounce4 ,oil of ,wormwood #a ounce4 ,oil of ,tansy #a ounce4 ,camphor ,gum #b ounces4 ,ammonia #b ounces4 ,oil of ,spike #a ounce4 ,small piece castile soap4 ,spirits of ,wine #a pint4 ,rub in thoroughly4 ,in some cases it should be diluted one-fourth to one-half strength4 ,full strength for much pain4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #chg ,,burns4 ,,scalds4-- ,a ,burn is caused by dry heat4 ,a ,scald is caused by moist heat4 ,a superficial burn1 upon a young child1 that involves the third of the body will almost certainly prove fatal1 while a very deep burn1 provided it is localized1 may not be so serious1 unless important nerves and blood vessels have been destroyed4 ,burns may be divided into three degrees3 ,first degree are those burns that only affect the outer or superficial layer of the skin1 producing a redness with some small vesicles4 ,second degree burns3 ,these extend through the true skin and blisters result4 ,third degree burns3 ,this goes down underneath and involves the deeper tissues4 ,charring and destruction of tissue takes place4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,burns1 ,linseed ,oil for4--,quick application of linseed oil4 ,the oil forms a coating and is very soothing4 #b4 ,burns1 ,common ,soda for4--,there is nothing better than common baking soda for burns and scalds2 apply a thick coating of dry soda4 ,bind a cloth over it1 and keep on until the pain ceases1 after which any good healing salve will do4 #c4 ,apply crushed onion poultice2 cover to keep out the air4 ,this will soon extract the heat and pain4 ,onions seem to possess many medicinal properties4 ,they are very soothing1 and in a case of scalds keep out the air and relieve the pain4 #d4 ,burns1 ,molasses ,takes ,pain from4--,apply ,new ,orleans molasses to the burn and cover with flour4 ,this forms a coating over the affected parts1 keeping the air from it1 thereby relieving the burning4 ,this is an excellent remedy and one easily prepared4 #e4 ,burns1 ,butter a ,relief for4--,spread butter on the affected parts and bandage well4 ,this is one of the remedies our grandmothers used to use and is a good one4 #f4 ,burns1 ,oil of ,peppermint ,draws ,fire ,out of4--,apply oil of peppermint2 it will take the fire out almost immediately4 #g4 ,burns1 ,sweet ,oil and ,cotton ,batting ,relieves4--,saturate cotton batting in sweet oil and cover the burns and keep covered until the fire is out4 ,i had my hand burned with steam until the skin peeled off1 and this remedy relieved the smarting4 #h4 ,burns1 ,vinegar ,prevents ,blistering from4--,vinegar applied every few minutes will keep it from blistering4 ,this is a remedy always at hand1 and will do just what it says4 #chh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,scalds1 ,elder ,berries ,soothing for4--,the flowers of the black elder berries and the bark all possess valuable medicinal properties4 ,an ointment made by stirring the fresh flowers into melted lard or vaselin and occasionally stirring it1 will be found an excellent remedy for scalds or burns4 ,it is not only soothing1 but forms a coating thereby keeping the air out4 #b4 ,scalds1 ,alum for ,slight4--,put a teaspoonful of alum in a pint of water1 and bathe the parts frequently4 ,keep the parts well wet with this solution which extracts the heat in a remarkable manner and soothes the patient into a calm and refreshing sleep4 ,this remedy is most always at hand and will relieve if the case is not too severe4 #c4 ,scalds1 ,scraped ,potatoes will ,relieve4-- ,a few raw potatoes scraped or grated and beaten in a bowl1 then add a dram of laudanum2 apply to the affected parts as you would a poultice4 #d4 ,scalds1 ,crackers and ,slippery ,elm as ,poultice for4--,apply a poultice of cracker and slippery elm1 made of raspberry leaf tea4 ,guard against taking cold4 ,use enough of the raspberry tea to make a soft mixture4 ,this is very soothing1 and keeps the air from the scald which is one of the essential things in order to get relief4 #e4 ,scalds1 ,raisins' and ,lard with ,tobacco ,helps4 ,one pound ,raisins1 chopped4 ,one pound ,lard4 ,five cent package of ,chewing ,tobacco4 ,mix all together and let this simmer about three hours slowly1 strain it and put in a jar4 #f4 ,scalds1 ,sweet ,oil ,soothing for4--,i know of nothing better than equal parts of sweet oil and lime water4 ,this is very good and should be applied freely4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,superficial ,bums4--,exclude the air2 protect and treat the parts is the theory of treatment4 ,superficial ,burn4--,when the skin is not broken1 bicarbonate of soda may be sprinkled thick over the burn1 then wrap the part in moist gauze1 lint or linen1 and over this a layer of common cotton1 and hold in place with a bandage4 ,flour can be used in place of the soda4 ,oatmeal flour1 rice flour1 etc41 will do also4 ,the objection to all powders is that the moist gauze1 etc41 will make the flour form cakes and make removal painful and difficult4 ,applications in liquid form are therefore better4 ,liquid ,forms4--,if the blisters are large1 open them with a clean 7sterile-boiled7 instrument 7scissors or knife7 and absorb the fluid with a clean gauze4 ,then dissolve bicarbonate of soda in water--a saturated solution4 ,this term means as much soda as the water will dissolve4 ,then gauze1 lint or linen pads may be wrung out of this solution or the same strength of boric acid solution and applied4 ,put over this a layer of clean cotton and hold in place by a bandage or strip of adhesive plaster4 7,keep parts always moist74 ,baking soda will do about as well as bicarbonate of soda4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #chi ,oil and ointments are also very beneficial4 ,spread the ointments or oil over the burn thick and cover with lint or soft linen1 and change frequently to keep from smelling badly4 #a4 ,carron oil made of equal parts of lime-water and linseed oil is good4 #b4 ,carbolized oil or simple pure sweet oil is good4 #c4 ,cosmoline1 ,vaselin1 ,pineoline 7salves7 are all good2 they cover and protect4 #d4 ,cold cream is very good4 #e4 ,thick lather from any good pure soap spread over the part thick and then covered with the cloth dressing4 ,this is very good and is always at hand4 #f4 ,dr4 ,douglas1 of ,detroit1 very strongly recommends the following simple remedy3 ,one teaspoonful of common salt to one pint of boiled water1 used comfortably warm4 ,old clean muslin or gauze cloths of several thicknesses should be dipped in this solution and spread evenly over the sores in several layers and over this oiled paper or paraffine paper should be applied to prevent evaporation or drying and bind all with a bandage4 ,the covering should not be too thick or it might make the part too warm4 ,this should be avoided in all dressings4 ,this salt water dressing can be moistened and changed when necessary4 #g4 ,beeswax ointment4 7,dr4 ,douglas74- ,benzoinated ,lard #f ounces4 ,yellow ,beeswax #a ounce4 ,salicylic ,acid #bj grains4 ,mix the wax in a tin cup1 then add the lard1 when all is melted remove from the fire and stir till cool1 then add the salicylic acid and continue stirring until cold4 ,this makes an excellent covering1 excludes the air4 #h4 ,ointment of ,oxide of ,zinc is very good4 ,the following are the ingredients3 ,oxide of ,zinc #b drams4 ,lanoline #e drams4 ,alboline #a dram4 ,salicylic ,acid #aj grains4 ,mix1 and make ointment and apply4 ,the following is not very pleasant to think about1 but farmers have frequently used it3 ,cow manure as a poultice4 ,another3 ,the inner bark of elder boiled in cream4 ,use the salve resulting4 ,this is good for burns and sores4 ,another3 ,slippery elm bark tea boiled down so it will be thick and oily1 is very good4 #cij ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,some claim that immersing the part in milk and keeping it so is a very good remedy4 ,we know that cream is1 but it will soon become rancid4 ,remedies must be of an oily covering nature to do good1 or else do it by their antiseptic qualities like salt1 boric acid1 etc4 ,another3 ,picric ,acid #ge grains4 ,alcohol #bj ounces4 ,distilled ,water #b pints4 ,mix and apply4 ,cleanse the burns of dirt and charred clothing and then soak strips of clean gauze in this solution and apply to the part4 ,place over this a pad of dry absorbent cotton which can be fastened by a light bandage or adhesive straps4 ,the dressing dries rapidly1 and may be left in place for several days4 ,then moisten it with the same solution so as to soften the dressing and remove it4 ,then apply a fresh dressing of the same kind and leave on a week4 ,this dressing soon relieves the pain1 prevents the formation of matter 7pus71 hastens healing and1 leaves a smooth surface4 ,the dressing stains the hands so it is best applied with rubber gloves4 ,this is good for all degree burns4 ,for ,severe ,case4--,there may be and is shock and great weakness after some burns4 ,the patient should be put to bed and given strong black coffee1 or if you have it one teaspoonful of aromatic spirits of ammonia in a glass of water4 ,hot water bags and jars should be applied to the feet and one teaspoonful of paregoric may be given to an adult for the pain4 ,give the patient ice to hold in his mouth1 as he is very thirsty4 ,cold water and milk to drink also4 ,if the burn is severe put oil cloth or rubber on the bed to protect the bed from the wet dressing4 ,do not put a night-shirt or pajamas on him1 as it pains to remove and renew the dressings1 if such are used as need frequent removal and renewal4 ,cover warmly1 but keep covers lifted so that their weight will not give unnecessary pain4 ,the bowels can be kept open with soap-suds enemas4 ,watch carefully1 especially a man1 if urine is passed and enough in quantity4 ,it must be drawn if it is not passed within twelve hours4 ,for ,third ,degree ,burns4--,in this kind there is a great shock4 ,stimulate the patient with whisky1 etc4 ,put one ounce in a glass one-half full of water1 and give two teaspoonfuls frequently1 dependent upon how much stimulant the patient has ever used2 or an enema of one ounce of hot coffee can be given4 ,the first dressings may be the same1 but when the patient is stronger others should be used4 ,warm ,baths are now used when the deep tissues are burned1 and the sloughs and charred material are removed4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cia ,when convenient1 begin with a warm tub bath1 with boric acid added to the water--handful to the tub4 ,this is good for stimulating purposes1 and also to relieve pain and for cleansing the surfaces before the applications of the dressings1 these can be of those recommended4 ,when the air passages have been scalded by hot steam or hot liquids1 the steam of lime-water1 not too hot1 may soothe4 ,burns from ,acid4--,soda1 chalk1 whiting1 sprinkled over the surface of the skin and covered with moist coverings of gauze4 ,egg albumen is also good applied1 on the part4 ,bums from ,alkali 7like potash or strong ammonia74--,vinegar poured over the part1 or dress with a mild solution of boric acid4 ,one teaspoonful to four ounces of water4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,bruises1 ,cold ,water ,prevents ,coloring4--,bathe the parts in cold water1 prevents turning black and blue4 #b4 ,bruises1 ,kerosene ,relieves the ,pain of4--,bathe freely with kerosene4 #c4 ,bruises1 ,turpentine to ,keep ,proud ,flesh from4--,rub the injured part with turpentine and keep warm1 and you will find this remedy to be one of the best to keep proud flesh out and gangrene that has ever been used4 ,i always have turpentine in my home1 and find that ,i have use for it often4 ,if once used you will never be without it4 #d4 ,bruises1 ,bread and ,vinegar ,quick ,remedy for4--,apply a poultice made of hot vinegar and bread4 ,a girl bruised her fingers with some iron rings in a gymnasium4 ,she applied this poultice at night1 and they were well in the morning4 ,since then ,i always use it for a bruise4 #e4 ,bruises1 ,good ,liniment for4--,where inflammation is under the thin covering of the bone1 dissolve chloral and camphor gum together4 ,they dissolve each other by putting together1 and looks like glycerin4 ,apply very little with tip of finger1 put absorbent cotton on and bind up with pure gum rubber band to keep it from evaporating as it is very volatile4 ,rubber band must not be too tight1 as it will cut off the circulation4 #f4 ,bruises1 ,liniment ,used in ,ohio for4--,five cents' worth spirits ammonia1 five cents' worth spirits turpentine1 whites of two eggs beaten1 one cup cider vinegar1 two cups rain water4 ,this gentleman from ,ohio says he has used the liniment for many years1 and his neighbors have used it with the utmost success4 ,he recommends it as the best he ever used4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4 ,bruises4--#a4 ,tincture of ,arnica applied from one-half to full strength is very good4 #b4 ,alcohol about two-thirds strength is also very good1 gently rubbed in the parts4 #c4 ,cold or hot water applied with cloths4 #d4 ,raw beefsteak 7lean7 is excellent4 ,place it on the bruise4 #e4 ,lead and laudanum wash if the skin is not broken4 ,of course bruises usually disappear in time4 ,the above remedies will help4 ,heat applied at some distance from the parts relaxes the surrounding vessels and promotes absorption of the blood in the bruise4 #cib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cuts4 ,,wounds4--,they are named cut 7incised72 contused1 such as made by a blunt instrument4 ,lacerated or torn1 when the tissues are torn or ragged4 ,punctured1 stab-wounds1 when made by a pointed instrument4 ,treatment4--,there may be pain1 gaping 7opening7 of the edges and bleeding4 ,in order to gape1 the cut must pass through the deep skin4 ,cuts or wounds that do not go deep leave little or no scar4 ,such require only a little antiseptic dressing like this remedy3 ,boric ,acid #a_/b ounce4 ,boiled ,water #a pint4 ,wash the cut thoroughly and cover with gauze or clean linen4 ,cuts or wounds should always be washed first with boiled water1 cooled enough to use4 ,do this with absolutely clean muslin1 absorbent cotton or gauze and boiled water4 ,after being thoroughly cleansed and washed with hot water and cloths1 a thick pad of muslin1 absorbent cotton or gauze thoroughly soaked with the boric acid solution1 7strength one-half ounce of boric acid to a pint of boiled water7 should be applied on the wound1 and for an inch or two around it4 ,over this lay a thick layer of absorbent cotton or muslin1 bandage all securely with a bandage or adhesive strap1 so the dressing cannot slip4 ,illustration3 ,hand ,arteries4 ,gaping ,wounds generally need stitches4 ,these should be put in deep enough to draw the deep edges together4 ,if that is not done1 a pocket will be left where the parts are not together and matter may form there4 ,plaster will not draw the deeper parts of wounds together4 ,they should then be covered the same way as superficial wounds2 of course the wound should be thoroughly cleansed in the same way before the stitches are put in4 ,such wounds unless they are large1 need not be dressed for a day or two1 unless there is soreness or pain4 ,if the wound is sore and throbs it should be redressed immediately4 ,some discharge will no doubt he found penned in1 and needs a drain through which to escape4 ,this does not usually happen1 and if it does1 the wound was infected 7poisoned7 and then needs dressing once or twice a day1 and full vent given to any discharge that may be present4 ,the dressing immediately over the wound should then be thick and soft so as to absorb the discharge that may be present4 ,the stitches are usually removed in small wounds the third or fourth day4 ,this is easily done1 with a sharp pointed scissors or knife2 put one point underneath the stitch next to the knot1 cut it off and with the forceps take hold of the knot and pull it out gently4 ,it comes away easily as a rule4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cic ,torn ,wounds should be trimmed4 ,that is1 cut away the torn pieces and then stitch together as for other wounds4 ,of course all the tissue possible should be saved and only ragged flesh should be cut away4 ,this would die anyway1 and prove a foreign body1 and would be very apt to cause pus4 ,these wounds should be dressed the same way as previously directed4 ,sometimes bleeding may cause trouble4 ,usually1 hot water constantly applied will stop it4 ,pressing above the part will often stop bleeding4 ,if an artery is cut it will spurt red blood4 ,the artery should be tied and pressure made upon the limb above the cut toward the body2 or tying the limb tight4 ,if a finger or toe is cut and bleeds much1 press on each side4 ,the arteries are there4 ,put the limb high and the head low4 ,bandaging a limb tight1 beginning at the end1 often stops bleeding4 ,stimulants' are sometimes necessary for a time4 ,punctured ,wounds4--,from a sharp pointed instrument1 nail1 etc4 ,the first thing to do is to cleanse the wound thoroughly with hot water and about one-half ounce of salt to a pint of water4 ,keep this up constantly for one-half hour4 ,then if it is from a nail1 put on a bread and milk poultice hot1 and keep changing it every ten minutes to keep it good and hot4 ,keep this going for at least an hour4 ,salt pork can then be put on and kept on2 or a cloth dipped in hot salt water can be applied1 and kept on for a few hours when it can be dressed as other wounds are4 ,there should be no throbbing pain the next day4 ,a wound of this kind should be dressed every day1 with great care in the matter of cleanliness4 ,it is lack of cleanliness that usually causes trouble1 either the poison that gets into the wound at the time of injury or that is allowed to get in and infect the wound afterwards4 ,clean hands1 tools1 basins1 dressings and boiled water are essential to a quick healing4 ,rusty ,nail ,wound1 ,simple ,guard ,against ,serious ,results from4--,every little while we read of someone who has run a rusty nail in his foot or some other part of his person1 and lockjaw has resulted therefrom4 ,all such wounds can be healed without any fatal consequences following them4 ,it is only necessary to smoke such wounds or any wound or bruise that is inflamed1 with burning wood or woolen cloth4 ,twenty minutes in the smoke will take the pain out of the worst case of inflammation arising from any wound ,i ever saw4 ,put on a poultice of bread and milk1 changing every five or ten minutes4 ,after this bind on salt pork and keep on for several days4 #cid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,cuts1 ,iodoform and ,vaselin ,salve for ,barb ,wire4-- ,iodoform #a teaspoonful4 ,vaselin #a ounce4 ,before applying the above salve it is very necessary to cleanse the affected parts with a solution made of one teaspoonful of salt to a pint of water4 ,if the iodoform is offensive to some people1 you may use the vaselin alone1 although the iodoform is known to be one of the best healing remedies that can be obtained4 #b4 ,cuts1 ,turpentine ,good in ,small ,quantities for4--,for cuts and any open wound pour turpentine in and put a piece of absorbent cotton on and soak well with the liniment1 tie up1 and leave it so until dry1 then pour on some more4 ,care should be taken in using turpentine1 not to put too much on the wound1 as it may cause proud flesh in some people2 a little of it is very healing and effective4 #c4 ,cuts1 ,tincture of ,myrrh for ,fresh4--,use freely of the tincture of myrrh by saturating a cloth and applying to the parts affected4 ,this tincture of myrrh may be purchased at1 any drug store1 and is a very effectual remedy for fresh wounds of any description4 ,it is slightly contracting1 and has great healing qualities4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,bleeding1 ,unusual ,way to ,stop4--,if fresh1 sprinkle full of black pepper4 ,it will not smart1 and is soon healed4 ,if not fresh1 clean with a weak solution saleratus and cover while wet with pepper4 ,this has been tried many times in our home and has never failed4 #b4 ,bleeding1 ,cobwebs to ,stop4--,make a pad of cobwebs and apply to cut4 ,i have never found anything to equal this remedy4 ,this simple remedy has been known to save many lives1 and can always be obtained4 ,as most housekeepers know2 cobwebs are easily found in every home1 and perhaps after reading this remedy they will not seem such a pest as heretofore1 if we stop to think that at some future date our baby's life might be saved by using them4 #c4 ,bleeding1 ,powdered ,alum and ,hot ,water ,stops4--,a heaping teaspoonful of powdered alum1 placed in a teacup of water will stop the flow of blood in ordinary wounds1 where no large artery has been cut4 ,this will be found very beneficial for children1 when their finger has been cut and bleeding badly4 ,alum is something that should always be kept in the home1 using it in a case of emergency when there is no time to run to the drug store4 #d4 ,bleeding1 ,salt and ,flour ,successful ,remedy for4--,equal parts of fine salt and flour placed on cut4 ,i have seen this tried and it proved successful4 ,the salt will stop the bleeding by its astringent action and mixed with flour forms a coating over the cut4 #e4 ,bleeding1 ,boracic ,acid ,excellent for4--,bind up in boracic acid powder4 ,the boracic acid is very healing and a good antiseptic1 which is one of the important things to be attended to in a bad cut or wound4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cie #f4--;,bleeding1 ,tobacco ,will ,stop4--,bind in tobacco4 ,very few people know that the nicotine in tobacco is very healing1 and by applying it to a cut1 not only stops the flow of blood1 but heals4 ,,things ,,in ,,the ,,ear2 ,buttons1 ,beads1 etc4--,the bent hairpin is good to use for removing these objects1 unless it is too far in4 ,sometimes the object can be washed out with a stream of water4 ,this will kill and destroy insects4 ,a small stream from a pitcher will do1 if there is no fountain syringe handy4 ,water should not be used for corn1 peas or beans1 for if they are not removed the water will cause them to swell up and enlarge4 ,a competent person should then be called1 but no injury will be done for a few hours4 ,,gas from wells1 cisterns1 mines1 illuminating gas and coal gas4 ,treatment4--,fresh pure air4 ,open all windows in the house and remove patient from a house filled with coal gas4 ,artificial respiration3 ,inject salt enemas2 teaspoonful of salt to one pint of warm water4 ,,fits4 7,convulsions74--,loosen all clothing4 ,put something hard between the teeth to keep the patient from biting his tongue4 ,allow plenty of sleep afterward4 ,,in-,,growing ,,toe-,,nails4 ,causes4--,pressure from improperly fitting shoes1 or a wrong way of cutting the nails4 ,the flesh along the nails becomes inflamed4 ,toe-nails should be cut straight across1 and not trimmed too closely at the corners4 ,treatment4--,wear broad-toed shoes with low heels4 ,the high heels push the toes against the shoe and besides are unhealthy and dangerous in walking4 ,hot poultices will relieve the inflammation and pain4 ,soak the toe in hot water and push the flesh back from the nail4 ,cotton under the edge and corner of the nail helps to keep it away4 ,dust a boric acid powder1 mixed with an equal quantity of starch flour1 on the parts4 ,mennen's borated talcum powder is good4 ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 #a4 ,in-growing ,toe-,nail1 ,popular ,remedy for4--,shave a little common laundry soap and mix with a little cream and pulverized sugar1 work to the consistency of salve and apply to the affected part night and morning4 ,it will take off the proud flesh in about ten days and then heal4 ,this is a good salve for bed-sores or cuts1 that1 have dirt in them1 and will also draw out a splinter4 ,to prevent in-growing toe-nails1 scrape the center of the nail very thin and cut a ,v in the top4 ,this will allow the nail to bend and the corners will have a chance to grow up and out4 ,avoid short shoes and stockings4 ,anyone suffering from this dreaded thing will be willing to try anything that will give relief4 ,the above treatment is always at hand1 and has been known to cure in severe cases4 #cif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,falls4--,if one has had a severe fall and is wholly or partially conscious1 move as little as possible1 in case of broken bones4 ,remain in a comfortable position until proper aid can be given4 ,if unconscious stimulation may be necessary4 ,,fire in ,clothing4--,keep quiet1 and away from a draught4 ,wrap anything handy around him and roll him4 ,leave only the head and face uncovered4 ,keep mouth closed4 ,,choking4 7,foreign bodies in the larynx74--,produce vomiting4 ,give an emetic1 warm water1 melted lard1 vaselin or one teaspoonful of mustard in one-half glass of warm water and drink4 ,tickle the throat with your finger or a feather4 ,for a child1 sometimes by taking hold of the feet with the head down and give a few slight jerks frequently expels the foreign body4 ,slap patient's back4 ,the last resort is an operation1--tracheotomy4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,choking1 ,fish ,bone to ,stop4--,a fish bone stuck in the throat can often be dislodged by swallowing a raw egg or raw oyster4 #b4 ,choking1 ,simple ,remedy to ,stop4--,hold both hands high above the head4 ,if necessary tap gently between the shoulders4 #c4 ,choking1 ,pennyroyal ,tea and ,lard ,relieves4--,pennyroyal tea and hog's lard2 drink hot4 ,the pennyroyal may be purchased at any drug store for ten cents4 ,make a tea of this1 then add the hog's lard4 ,as we all know1 that this will produce vomiting and relax the tissues so that any foreign matter will come out4 #d4 ,choking1 ,grease and ,meat ,common ,remedy for4--,warm lard1 or any kind of grease1 and give the patient4 ,have seen it used with success4 ,the warm grease will usually cause vomiting1 and in that way remove the foreign matter4 ,in the ,gullet4--,an emetic is good to give if the body cannot be reached with the hand4 ,doctors use forceps or another instrument called a probang4 ,pennies will go down into the stomach and pass out through the bowels and usually cause no trouble4 ,fish bones can generally be reached with the finger or crochet hook4 ,this is also good for foreign bodies in the nose1 such as beans4 ,,things ,,in ,,the ,,nose4 ,corn1 ,peas1 ,beans1 ,buttons1 etc4--,children frequently get such things in their nose and also ears4 ,they should be removed soon and then there will be no harm done4 ,they have been known to remain for years1 and they have been the cause of catarrh4 ,a small curved hair-pin makes a good instrument to use and is always handy4 ,also a crochet hook1 though not so good1 for it will not bend as well as the hair-pin4 ,the mother should sit facing a window or open door4 ,the child should be placed on its back with its head resting between the mother's limbs and an assistant holds the child's hands4 ,its legs will be hanging down4 ,the light now shines into the nostril and the bent hair-pin can be slipped over the foreign body and easily hooked out4 ,the head must be held quiet by the mother4 ,the mother can do this herself1 with one hand holding the head quiet and with the other can introduce the hair-pin and remove the object4 ,but the position of the child must be reversed with the head between her knees and the light shining in the nose2 or place the child on a bench or cradle or buggy1 head on a pillow1 and to the light4 ,hold the head and legs quiet2 by kneeling by the child's side1 you can easily see the object and remove it4 ,if they are too far back1 they can be pushed over into the throat1 but parents should never attempt to remove an object in the nose they cannot see4 ,sometimes causing sneezing with a feather or pepper will expel the object4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cig ,,treatment ,,of ,,the ,,drowned1 ,,suffocated ,,or ,,electrically ,,shocked4 ,accidents1 etc4--,the one action of first importance in the treatment of the drowned1 the suffocated or the electrically shocked is to restore breathing4 ,this must be done by expelling from the lungs the poison or water which has caused the trouble1 and by establishing artificial respiration4 ,avoid delay4 ,one moment may lose or save a life4 ,schaefer ,method of ,effecting ,artificial ,respiration ,in ,case of ,drowning4--,after an investigation and comparison of the different methods of artificial respiration1 ,schaefer suggests one which is by far the simplest and easiest and at the same time one of the most effective and least injurious to the patient4 ,in describing it he says3 ,it consists in laying the subject in the prone posture1 preferably on the ground1 with a thick folded garment underneath the chest and epigastrium1 7region above the stomach74 ,the operator puts himself athwart or at the side of the subject1 facing his head 7see plate7 and places his hands on each side over the lower part of the back 7lowest ribs74 ,he then slowly throws the weight of his body forward to bear upon his own arms and this presses upon the thorax of the subject and forces air out of the lungs4 ,this being effected1 he gradually relaxes the pressure by bringing his own body up again to a more erect position1 but without moving his hands4 ,these movements should be repeated regularly at a rate of twelve to fifteen times per minute1 until normal respiration begins or until hope of its restoration is abandoned4 ,some claim there is no hope of restoring respiration after half an hour of artificial respiration4 ,others claim there is a chance of saving the patient even then1 and say that artificial respiration should be kept up for two or three hours4 #cih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,to ,,resuscitate ,,the ,,drowned4--,first3 ,lose no time in recovering the body from the water4 ,always try to restore life2 for while ten minutes under the water is usually the limit1 still persons have been resuscitated after being under water for thirty or forty minutes4 ,do not lose time by taking the body to a place of shelter--operate immediately4 ,illustration3 ,the ,schaefer ,position to be ,adopted for ,effecting ,artificial ,respiration in ,case of ,drowning4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #cii ,second3 ,quickly lay the person prone1 face downward with stomach resting on a barrel or roll of clothing1 so the head will be lower than rest of the body and the water will run out from the throat and lungs4 ,wipe dry mouth and nostrils4 ,wrap the corner of a handkerchief about the forefinger and clear the mouth of all mucus and slimy substance back as far as the top of the throat4 ,rip open the clothing on chest and back and keep the face exposed to the air4 ,separate the jaws and keep them apart with a cork1 stone1 or knot in a handkerchief4 ,third3 ,remove the roll of clothing from underneath the stomach of the patient4 ,kneel by the side of or across the patient4 ,place your hands over the lowest ribs4 ,lean forward and put your weight straight over the lowest ribs4 ,exert this pressure for three seconds4 ,to count three seconds1 say3 ,one thousand and one1 one thousand and two2 one thousand and three1 ,fourth3 ,do not remove the hands from the ribs2 but release the pressure from the ribs for two seconds1 by squatting backward4 ,to count two seconds1 say3 ,one thousand and one1 one thousand and two1 ,fifth3 ,again exert pressure straight over the lowest ribs for three seconds4 ,alternate thus 7three seconds pressure and two seconds release71 about twelve times a minute1 until breathing is restored4 ,this method of resuscitation at once expels water and produces the identical results of normal breathing4 ,sixth3 ,if another person is at hand to assist1 let him do everything possible to keep the body warm1 by sheltering it from the wind1 rubbing hands and soles of feet1 making hot applications4 ,warm the head nearly as fast as the other parts of the body to avoid congestion4 ,camphor or ammonia may be applied to nostrils to excite breathing4 ,seventh3 ,do not give up too soon4 ,any time within two hours you may be on the point of reviving the patient without there being any sign of it4 ,send for a physician as soon as possible after the accident4 ,prevent friends from crowding around the patient and excluding fresh air4 ,,after-,,treatment4--,after breathing is restored1 remove the patient to a warm bed where there is free circulation of fresh air4 ,administer in small doses stimulants 7hot coffee1 ginger tea1 hot sling7 being careful not to let the patient choke or strangle4 ,there is danger that the patient may suffer congestion of the lungs and have great difficulty in breathing4 ,when this occurs1 a large mustard plaster should be placed over the lungs4 ,,how ,,to ,,keep ,,from ,,drowning4--,to keep from drowning it is advisable1 but not necessary1 to know how to swim4 ,the human body in the water weighs little more than a pound2 so that one finger placed upon a piece of board1 an oar or a paddle1 will easily keep the head above water1 and the feet and the other hand can be used to propel the body toward the shore4 ,it is all important for the person in the water to breathe and keep a cool head1 and the mouth closed4 #djj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,how ,,to ,,find ,,drowned ,,persons4--,make a board raft1 ten or twelve feet square4 ,cut a round hole in the center1 eight or ten inches in diameter4 ,lie down on the raft with the face over the hole1 covering the head with a coat or shawl1 to exclude the light4 ,by this contrivance the rays of the light are concentrated directly under the raft1 and objects of any size can be seen a considerable distance below the surface4 ,tow the raft over the place where the drowned person is supposed to be4 ,if the body has just gone under and no raft can be provided at once1 dive or drag the bottom with line and hooks4 ,the important object is to rescue the body at the earliest possible moment4 ,if the body is not rescued1 it will rise to the surface within a week or ten days4 ,three hundred lives are lost in ,michigan every year from drowning4 ,if by studying and learning how to carry out the directions in this article1 you can be a life saver at some critical moment1 the few moments spent in careful reading will be well repaid4 ,master the directions so that you will be able to do everything possible in case of accident4 ,,electric ,,shock1 ,,etc4--,in suffocation by smoke or any poisonous gas1 as also by hanging if the neck is not broken1 and in suspended breathing from effects of chloroform1 hydrate of chloral1 or electric shock1 remove all obstructions to breathing1 instantly loosen or cut apart all neck and waist bands1 taking special pains to keep the head very low1 and placing the body face downward1 to prevent closure of the windpipe by the tongue falling back4 ,then proceed to induce artificial respiration the same as in drowning1 described above4 ,,bathing ,,in ,,sewage ,,polluted ,,waters ,,is ,,dangerous4--,cases have been reported where typhoid fever has been contracted by bathing in streams below cities and villages4 ,probably this occurred through accidentally or carelessly taking the infected water into the mouth4 ,no person should bathe in an ordinary stream just below any city or village1 or other source of sewage or privy drainage1 or in any harbor or lake near the entrance into it of a sewer or the drainage of a privy4 ,,poisons ,an antidote is something given that counteracts poison1 such as soda1 chalk1 magnesia1 soap1 whiting1 milk mixed with magnesia1 soda diluted1 etc41 followed by whites of eggs and bland drinks such as flaxseed tea1 slippery elm tea1 quince seed tea1 and sweet or castor oil given after regular antidote4 ,for ,shock1 inject hot black coffee into the rectum4 ,emetic is some medicine given to produce vomiting4 ,the simplest emetic is mustard and warm water4 ,if one does not know what poison has been taken1 the best thing to do is to give an emetic first4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #dja ,mustard4--,one-half ounce or four teaspoonfuls for an adult1 one to two teaspoonfuls for a child1 of mustard to a cup of warm water may be given and repeated every ten or fifteen minutes until free vomiting is produced4 ,salt and warm water may be used in the same way4 ,tickling the throat with a finger or a feather produces vomiting4 ,goose grease1 lard1 lard drippings1 vaselin1 all in large amounts4 ,other medicines3 ,sulphate of zinc1 ten to twenty grains at a dose1 in a cup of warm water2 or fluid extract of ipecac fifteen to thirty drops1 or syrup of ipecac one teaspoonful4 ,poisons may be divided into corrosive and irritant4 ,corrosive poison3 ,this is a poison that is likely to eat or burn through organic tissue immediately4 ,irritant poison acts more slowly and produces inflammation which later may result in suppuration and perforation4 ,an emetic or stomach pump cannot be used in some poisons1 such as suphuric acid1 because the tissues are quickly injured by the acid and the emetic and pump would only injure farther4 ,,aconite4 ,symptoms4--,sudden collapse2 slow1 feeble1 irregular pulse1 and breathing2 tickling in the mouth and the extremities1 giddiness1 great muscular weakness2 pupils generally dilated1 may be contracted2 mind is clear4 ,antidotes3 ,solution of tannic acid1 twenty drops to a glass of water1 to wash out the stomach4 ,treatment4--,stimulants1 whisky or brandy2 digitalis1 artificial respiration1 warmth and friction of the body4 ,lie in recumbent position4 ,,alcohol4 ,symptoms4--,stupid1 confused1 giddy1 staggers1 drowsy1 but can be aroused2 full pulse1 deep snoring1 respiration1 injected eyes1 dilated pupils1 low temperature4 ,emetics4--,strong hot coffee1 inhale amyl nitrite2 hot and cold douches4 ,,ammonia4 ,symptoms4--,intense inflammation of the stomach and bowels1 often with bloody vomiting and purging2 lips and tongue swollen2 violent difficulty in breathing2 characteristic odor4 ,antidotes4--,lemon juice and water1 vinegar and water half and half4 ,treatment4--,milk1 soothing drinks2 sweet oil or castor oil1 bland drinks like flaxseed tea1 slippery elm1 albumen 7white of egg7 water4 ,the oil should be used last4 ,,antimony4 ,symptoms4--,metallic taste1 violent vomiting1 becoming bloody1 feeble pulse2 pain and burning in the stomach4 ,violent watery purging1 becoming bloody2 cramps in the extremities1 thirst1 great weakness2 sometimes prostration1 collapse1 unconsciousness4 ,antidotes4--,tannic acid1 twenty drops to a glass of water4 #djb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,soothing drinks1 milk1 white of egg and water1 flaxseed tea1 etc42 external heat4 ,,arsenic1 ,symptoms4--,violent burning in the stomach1 nausea and vomiting1 retching1 thirst1 purging of blood and mucus1 suppressed urine1 cramps in the legs1 intense thirst1 collapse4 ,antidotes4--,jeaunel's antidote4 ,treatment4--,emetics freely1 mustard water1 salt and warm water1 goose grease1 etc4 ,white of egg and milk1 and then sweet oil or castor oil4 ,,arsenical ,,poisoning1 ,chronic ,cases1 ,causes4--,inhaling arsenic from dyes1 in wall-paper1 carpet1 etc1 ,taking it in by the mouth in handling dyed paper1 artificial flowers1 etc41 and in many fabrics employed as clothing4 ,the glazed green and red papers used in the kindergartens also contain arsenic4 ,the drug given in repeated and excessive doses causes poisoning sometimes4 ,symptoms4--,dry throat1 watery swelling of the eyelids1 sometimes coryza1 nausea1 burning vomiting1 and burning watery diarrhea2 skin eruptions1 falling off of the hair1 paralysis of the arms and legs1 with wasting and numbness1 but little pain1 ,the legs are most affected1 causing steppage gait4 ,treatment4--,remove the cause in these chronic cases and treat the symptoms4 ,it may be best for a physician to prescribe treatment4 ,,atropine4 ,symptoms4--,flushed face1 red eyes1 throbbing head1 pulse fast1 dizzy1 staggering1 hot and dry throat1 dilated pupils1 scarlet rash on the skin4 ,patient may be delirious and wildly so4 ,antidotes4--,tannic acid1 twenty drops in glass of water4 ,emetics to produce vomiting1 such as mustard water1 salt and warm water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 etc4 ,stimulants4--,coffee to drink or by enema1 artificial respiration4 ,,belladonna1 ,symptoms4--,flushed face1 red eyes1 throbbing head1 pulse fast1 dizzy1 staggering1 hot and dry throat1 dilated pupils1 scarlet rash on the skin4 ,patient may be delirious and wildly so4 ,antidotes4--,tannic acid1 twenty drops in glass of water1 ,treatment4--,emetics to produce vomiting1 such as mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 etc4 ,stimulants4--,coffee to drink or by enema1 artificial respiration1 ,,blue ,,stone4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting and purging1 taste of metal1 severe pains1 dizziness and headache and sometimes insensibility4 ,treatment4--,emetics such as mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 etc4 ,then white of eggs1 followed by milk and soothing drinks1 flaxseed tea1 etc4 ,,blue ,,vitriol4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting and purging1 taste of metal1 severe pains1 dizziness and headache and sometimes insensibility4 ,antidote4--,jeaunel's antidote4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #djc ,treatment4--,emetics such as mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 etc41 then white of eggs1 followed by milk and soothing drinks1 flaxseed tea1 etc4 ,,carbolic ,,acid4 ,symptoms4--,immediately burning pain from mouth to stomach2 giddiness1 loss of consciousness1 collapse1 partial suppression of the urine2 characteristic odor and white color of lips1 etc4 ,antidotes4 ,epsom salts or glaubers salts1 and water very freely to drink2 drink a pint of flaxseed tea4 ,later strong coffee or whisky and water as stimulants4 ,external4--,if burned externally by carbolic acid1 apply immediately some oil-sweet oil1 olive oil or any good oil at hand-or wash freely with baking soda water4 ,should the acid get into the eye continue application of oil or soda water and send for a physician4 ,hold lower lid down to prevent acid getting into pupil until you are sure all the acid is off of the lids4 ,,chloral4 ,symptoms4--,deep sleep1 livid look1 pulse weak1 breathing slow1 pupils contracted during sleep1 but dilated when awake1 temperature low4 ,antidotes4--,permanganate of potash1 four to five grains every half hour4 ,treatment4--,emetics at first1 if seen early1 such as mustard water1 and warm salt water1 vaselin1 goose grease1 etc4 ,keep person awake by walking1 slapping and cold applications2 give strong coffee enemas4 ,,copper4 ,symptoms4--,intense corrosion of the mouth and stomach1 bleeding and cramps in the bowels4 ,treatment4 ,emetics4--,mustard water1 warm salt water1 lard1 vaselin1 etc4 ,then milk and eggs1 black coffee enema4 ,,corrosive ,,sublimate4 ,symptoms4--,burning heat in stomach and bowels1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 with bloody stools1 tongue white1 shriveled3 suppressed urine1 gums sore1 salivation4 ,antidote4--,milk or white of eggs2 one egg for four grains of drug2 milk1 flour paste4 ,treatment4--,cause vomiting after the antidote has been given1 and follow with soothing drinks1 castor oil4 ,,cheese1 ,spoiled4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting1 cramps1 diarrhea1 weakness1 cold hands and feet4 ,treatment4--,emetics1 such as warm water and salt until patient vomits freely2 or mustard water1 lard1 vaselin1 tickle throat with feather1 etc4 ,enema to empty lower bowel2 stimulants1 such as strong coffee or whisky4 ,,deadly ,,night-,,shade4 ,symptoms4--,flushed face1 red eyes1 throbbing head1 pulse fast1 dizzy1 staggering1 hot and dry throat1 dilated pupils1 scarlet rash on the skin4 ,patient may be delirious and wildly so4 #djd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,antidotes4--,tannic acid1 twenty drops in glass of water4 ,emetics to produce vomiting1 such as mustard water1 salt and warm water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 etc4 ,stimulants4--,coffee to drink or by enema1 artificial respiration4 ,,fowler',s ,,solution4 ,symptoms4--,violent burning in the stomach1 nausea and vomiting1 retching1 thirst1 purging of blood and mucus1 suppressed urine1 cramps in the legs1 intense thirst1 collapse4 ,antidote4--,jeaunel's antidote4 ,treatment4--,emetics freely1 mustard water1 salt and warm water1 goose grease1 etc41 then white of egg and milk and follow with sweet oil or castor oil4 ,,hydrochloric ,,acid1 ,symptoms4--,the stomach and bowels are irritated and inflamed1 the mouth may burn and bleed2 swallowing is difficult2 coffee grounds vomiting42 pulse feeble1 clammy skin4 ,treatment4--,usually the first thing to do is to give an emetic4 ,send for a doctor and give an emetic4 ,then give chalk or1 if necessary1 take plaster from the wall1 mix it with a glass of water4 ,also three or four eggs 7raw7 in a glass of milk can be taken4 ,,hellebore1 ,,white ,,and ,,green4 ,symptoms4--,pain and burning in the bowels1 vomiting and diarrhea1 slow weak pulse1 pupils dilated usually4 ,treatment4--,emetics1 such as mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 etc42 stimulants1 strong coffee1 brandy1 whisky4 ,keep patient quiet and warm4 ,,iodine4 ,symptoms4--,pain in throat and stomach1 vomiting is yellow from the iodine1 or blue if starch is in the stomach2 color and odor of iodine on lips and in mouth4 ,antidote4--,starch or flour mixed into a paste with water1 should be given and followed by emetics4 ,treatment4--,emetics1 something to cause vomiting1 warm salt water1 mustard water1 etc4 ,then sweating drinks1 such as hot flaxseed or hop tea1 etc4 ,,lye4 ,symptoms4--,intense inflammation of the stomach and bowels1 often with bloody vomiting and purging2 lips and tongue swollen2 violent difficulty in breathing2 characteristic odor4 ,antidotes4--,lemon juice and water2 vinegar and water1 half and half4 ,treatment4--,milk1 soothing drinks2 sweet oil or castor oil1 bland drinks like flaxseed tea1 slippery elm1 albumen 7white of egg7 water4 ,the oil should be used last4 ,,laudanum4 ,symptoms4--,excitement at first1 soon weariness weighty limbs1 sleepiness1 pin-point pupils1 pulse and breathing slow and strong1 patient roused with difficulty and later it is impossible1 snoring breathing4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #dje ,treatment4--,this is a dangerous poison4 ,a stomach pump should be used4 ,emetics1 such as mustard and warm water or warm salt water or vaselin1 etc4 ,keep patient awake1 stimulants1 coffee enemas1 artificial respiration1 etc4 ,,mercuric ,,chloride4 ,symptoms4--,burning heat in stomach and bowels1 vomiting1 diarrhea1 with bloody stools1 tongue white1 shriveled1 suppressed urine1 gums sore1 salivation4 ,antidote4--,milk or white of eggs2 one egg for four grains of drug1 flour paste4 ,treatment4--,cause vomiting after the antidote has been given1 then give soothing drinks and dose of castor oil4 ,,morphine4 ,symptoms4--,excitement at first1 soon weariness1 weighty limbs1 sleepiness1 pin-point pupils1 pulse and breathing slow and strong2 patient roused with difficulty and later it is impossible2 snoring breathing4 ,treatment4--,this is a dangerous poison4 ,a stomach pump should be used4 ,emetics1 such as mustard and warm water or warm salt water1 or vaselin1 etc4 ,keep patient awake2 stimulants1 coffee enemas1 artificial respiration1 etc4 ,,nux ,,vomica4 ,symptoms4--,appear quickly4 ,terrible convulsions1 in paroxysms1 devilish grin1 the body is curved backward1 jaw set4 ,treatment4--,cause vomiting with warm salt water1 warm mustard water1 lard1 vaselin1 etc42 sixty grains of bromide of potash and thirty grains of chloral hydrate by the rectum4 ,dark quiet room4 ,,nitric ,,acid4 ,symptoms4--,the stomach and bowels are irritated and inflamed1 the mouth may burn and bleed2 swallowing is difficult4 ,coffee grounds vomiting4 ,pulse feeble1 clammy skin4 ,,oxalic ,,acid4 ,symptoms4--,hot acrid taste2 burning1 vomiting1 collapse1 numb and stupid4 ,antidotes4--,lime or chalk4 ,treatment4--,medicines1 soothing drinks1 flaxseed tea1 etc4 ,,opium4 ,symptoms4--,excitement at first1 soon weariness1 weighty limbs1 sleepiness1 pin-point pupils1 pulse and breathing slow and strong1 patient roused with difficulty and later it is impossible1 snoring breathing4 ,treatment4--,this is a dangerous poison4 ,a stomach pump should be used4 ,emetics1 such as mustard water1 or warm salt water or vaselin1 etc4 ,keep patient awake1 stimulants1 coffee enemas1 artificial respiration1 etc4 ,,paris ,,green4 ,symptoms4--,violent burning in the stomach1 nausea1 and vomiting1 retching1 thirst1 purging of blood and mucus1 suppressed urine1 cramps in the legs1 intense thirst1 collapse4 #djf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,antidotes4--,jeaunel's antidote4 ,treatment4--,emetics freely1 mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 etc4 ,white of egg and milk first1 and then sweet oil or castor oil4 ,,paregoric4 ,symptoms4--,excitement at first1 soon weariness1 weighty limbs1 sleepiness1 pin-point pupils1 pulse and breathing slow and strong1 patient roused with difficulty and later it is impossible1 snoring breathing4 ,treatment4--,this is a dangerous poison4 ,a stomach pump should be used4 ,emetics such as mustard and warm water or warm salt water1 or vaselin1 etc4 ,keep patient awake1 stimulants1 coffee enemas1 artificial respiration1 etc4 ,,phosphorus ,,matches4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting and pain1 the vomit may be luminous in the dark1 characteristic odor1 after several days deep jaundice1 blood in vomited matter and bloody stools1 pulse is rapid and weak4 ,treatment4--,emetics to cause vomiting such as warm salt water1 warm mustard water1 etc41 followed by epsom salts in large doses2 five to ten drops of turpentine4 ,,potash1 ,,caustic4 ,symptoms4--,intense inflammation of the stomach and bowels1 often with bloody vomiting and purging2 lips and tongue swollen2 violent difficulty in breathing2 characteristic odor4 ,antidotes4--,lemon juice and water1 vinegar and water half and half4 ,treatment4--,milk1 soothing drinks2 sweet oil or castor oil1 bland drinks like flaxseed tea1 slippery elm1 albumen water1 white of egg water4 ,the oil should be used last4 ,,poisonous ,,plants4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting1 terrible weakness4 ,treatment4--,emetics such as warm mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 vaselin1 lard1 etc42 strong coffee1 brandy2 heat to extremities1 artificial respiration4 ,,rough ,,on ,,rats4 ,symptoms4--,violent burning in stomach1 nausea1 and vomiting1 retching1 thirst1 purging of blood and mucus1 ,suppressed urine1 cramps in legs1 intense thirst1 collapse4 ,antidote4--,jeannel's antidote4 ,treatment4--,emetics freely such as warm mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 etc4 ,white of egg and milk first1 and then sweet oil or castor oil4 ,,accidents ,,and ,,poisons #djg ,,saltpetre4 ,symptoms4--,intense inflammation of the stomach and bowels1 often with bloody vomiting and purging2 lips and tongue swollen2 violent difficulty in breathing2 characteristic odor4 ,antidotes4--,lemon juice and water1 vinegar and water half and half4 ,treatment4--,milk1 soothing drinks2 sweet oil or castor oil1 bland drinks like flaxseed tea1 slippery elm1 albumen 7white of egg7 water4 ,the oil should be used last4 ,,santonin4 ,symptoms4--,object looks blue1 then yellow1 ringing ears1 dizziness4 ,treatment4--,emetics such as warm mustard water1 warm salt water1 goose grease1 lard1 etc42 stimulants1 brandy1 strong coffee4 ,,strychnine4 ,symptoms4--,appear quickly4 ,terrible convulsions1 in paroxysms1 devilish grin1 the body is curved backward1 jaw set4 ,treatment4--,cause vomiting1 with warm salt water1 warm mustard water1 lard1 vaselin1 etc42 sixty grains of bromide of potash and thirty grains of chloral hydrate by the rectum4 ,dark1 quiet room4 ,,spoiled ,,foods4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting1 cramps1 diarrhea1 weakness1 cold hands and feet4 ,treatment4--,emetics such as warm salt water until patient vomits freely2 or mustard water1 lard1 goose grease1 vaselin1 tickle throat with feather1 etc4 ,,sulphuric ,,acid4 ,symptoms4--,the stomach and bowels are irritated and inflamed1 the mouth may burn and bleed2 swallowing is difficult4 ,coffee grounds vomiting4 ,pulse feeble1 clammy skin4 ,treatment4--,usually the first thing to do is to give an emetic4 ,send for a doctor and give an emetic4 ,then give chalk or1 if necessary1 take plaster from wall1 mix it with a glass of water4 ,also three or four eggs 7raw7 in a glass of milk can be taken4 ,,tartar ,,emetic4 ,symptoms4--,metallic taste1 violent vomiting1 becoming bloody1 feeble pulse2 pain and burning in the stomach4 ,violent watery purging1 becoming bloody2 cramps in the extremities1 thirst1 great weakness2 sometimes prostration1 collapse1 unconsciousness4 ,antidotes4--,tannic acid1 twenty drops to glass of water4 ,treatment4--,soothing drinks1 milk1 white of egg and water1 flaxseed tea1 etc41 external heat4 ,,tobacco4 ,symptoms4--,vomiting1 terrible weakness4 ,treatment4--,emetics1 such as warm salt water1 warm mustard water1 goose grease1 lard1 vaselin1 etc42 then stimulants such as strong1 coffee1 brandy2 heat to extremities1 artificial respiration4 ,,wine ,,of ,,antimony4 ,symptoms4--,metallic taste1 violent vomiting1 becoming bloody1 feeble pulse2 pain and burning in the stomach4 ,violent watery purging1 becoming bloody2 cramps in the extremities1 thirst1 great weakness2 sometimes prostration1 collapse1 unconsciousness4 ,antidotes4--,tannic acid1 twenty drops to glass of water4 ,treatment4--,soothing drinks1 milk1 white of egg and water1 flax seed tea1 etc42 external heat4 #djh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,herb ,,department ,,over ,,one ,,hundred 7#ajj7 ,,medical ,,herbs ,partially ,illustrated1 with ,full and ,detailed ,explanation as to ,their ,internal and ,external ,uses1 ,part to ,be ,used1 ,when to ,gather1 ,time of ,flowering1 ,where ,found1 ,preparation for ,medicine1 ,teas1 ,etc41 and ,full ,directions for ,using4 ,in preparing this department we have been governed by two essential observations4 ,first1 that the tendency in ,american and ,canadian homes is to the return to the good old home remedies that mother and grandmother used so successfully4 ,we have1 therefore1 tried to choose in this list of over one hundred herbs1 the most common ones1 ones that could be prepared at home easily and quickly and which would be perfectly safe for the average person to administer as medicine4 ,second1 upon a close examination of the herb departments of practically all of the medical works or receipt books sold for family use today we discovered that only general information and directions were given4 ,in this connection1 we have endeavored1 and we believe successfully1 to supply what other books have neglected1--definite directions for the preparation1 dose1 etc4 ,should a physician leave a bottle of medicine at your home without directions you would not think of using it1 and it is just as useless and indiscreet for a young mother to attempt to use herbs from the field without explicit directions for their preparation and administration4 ,we give below a few important directions for gathering1 keeping and preparation of herbs1 etc41 for reference when using herbs not in this list4 ,those in the list are explained under their respective headings4 ,drying and ,preserving ,roots1 ,herbs1 ,barks1 etc4--,gather herbs when the weather is fine1 when there is no dew upon them1 when the flowers are in full bloom or the seeds are ripening4 ,by gathering the herbs yourself you are assured of their being fresh although1 if living in the city1 you can purchase them ready prepared in ounce packages for about five cents at any drug store4 ,should you gather them yourself dry them in the shade1 after which they should be kept from exposure to the air by wrapping up in paper or keeping in paper bags1 tied and hung up in the attic or other dry place4 ,if hanging exposed in your home for a long time watch them that moths do not gather in them and make their nests4 ,illustration3 ,,bloodroot ,illustration3 ,,elder ,,flowers ,illustration3 ,,pleurisy ,,root ,illustration3 ,,snake ,,head ,illustration3 ,,seneca ,,snake ,,root ,illustration3 ,,ginseng ,illustration3 ,,mandrake ,,or ,,may-,,apple ,illustration3 ,,wahoo ,illustration3 ,,scouring ,,rush ,illustration3 ,,boneset ,illustration3 ,,rock ,,rose ,illustration3 ,,tansy ,illustration3 ,,bearberry ,illustration3 ,,st4 ,,john',s ,,wort ,illustration3 ,,wormwood ,illustration3 ,,true ,,chamomile ,illustration3 ,,indian ,,tobacco ,,or ,,lobelia ,illustration3 ,,canada ,,fleabane ,illustration3 ,,marsh ,,marigold ,illustration3 ,,american ,,wormseed ,illustration3 ,,elecampane ,illustration3 ,,mustard ,illustration3 ,,partridge ,,berry ,,herb ,,department #dji ,roots should be dug in the spring when the sap is rising if you wish to make extract2 or they may be gathered in autumn when they have ceased to vegetate4 ,to dry for winter use they should be sliced1 dried and kept from the air4 ,barks should be stripped when the tree is in full leaf and dried in the shade4 ,the bark of the roots should be taken in the fall1 when the sap has descended4 ,flowers and ,seeds4--,flowers should be gathered when in full bloom and free from the dew and should be kept from exposure to the air4 ,be sure that seeds have fully matured2 dry them also in a shady place and keep ready for use4 ,preparation of ,herbs for ,medicine4--,there are many different methods of preparing herbs for medicine1--,infusion1 ,decoction1 ,fomentation1 ,ointment1 ,plaster1 ,poultice1 ,powder1 ,essence1 ,tincture1 etc4 ,only five of these1 ,plaster1 ,poultice1 ,fomentations1 ,decoction and ,infusion are commonly used4 ,an infusion is more commonly called tea4 ,infusion or ,tea1 to make4--,usually about one ounce of the herb to a pint of water is used for an infusion4 ,sometimes cold water is poured over the herb1 but the most common method is to pour boiling water over the herb and let stand for a short time1 just as you would make common tea for the table4 ,sometimes a little sugar may be added to make the tea more palatable4 ,an infusion or tea should be used while fresh4 ,decoction1 to make4--,make same as for infusion and boil for some time1 just as you would make coffee4 ,essence1 to make4--,take about an ounce of the essential oil of the herb and dissolve in a pint of alcohol4 ,fomentations1 to make4--,dip cloths or heavy towels in the infusion or decoction1 wring out and apply locally to part that you wish to cover4 ,ointments or ,salve1 to make4--,an easy method to make a salve or ointment is to take about eight parts of vaselin or lard or any like substance and add two parts of the remedy you wish to use4 ,thus1 if you were to make a sulphur salve you would use eight ounces of vaselin and two ounces of sulphur2 stir and mix well while hot and when cool you would have a regular sulphur salve or ointment4 ,plasters1 to make4--,bruise the leaves1 root1 or other part of the plant and place between two pieces of cloth1 just as you would a mustard plaster1 and apply to the surface you wish to cover4 #daj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,poultices1 to make4--,poultices are used to apply heat 7moist heat71 to soothe or to draw4 ,usually a soft substance is used1 such as soap and sugar1 bread and milk1 mustard1 etc4 ,some cause a counter-irritation1 some draw the blood from a congested part and thus relieve pain4 ,in the chapter on nursing many different poultices are given with methods of preparing them4 ,powder1 to make4--,the part to be used is crushed1 pounded1 or ground until it is made very fine4 ,it is best to have substance dry if to be prepared for powder4 ,syrups1 to make4--,after preparing the substance for a tea boil for some time1 then add considerable sugar and stir until all is nicely dissolved4 ,to each pint of this syrup add one ounce of glycerin and seal up in bottles or cans as you would fruit4 ,tincture1 to make4--,take one ounce of the powdered herb and add #d ounces of water and #ab ounces of alcohol1 let stand for two weeks4 ,a dram of glycerin may be added4 ,after standing for two weeks pour off liquid and bottle for use4 ,if it is necessary for you to use a tincture we would advise that you buy it at a drug store1 as it is not often made properly at home4 ,the above is a safe method for making a tincture and would not be especially strong4 ,should the herb used have a very weak medicinal power one to four ounces of the herb may be used for the above amount of water and alcohol4 ,,alder1 ,,spotted4--,snapping ,hazelnut4 ,winterbloom4 ,witch ,hazel4 ,hamamelis4 ,internally used for4--,falling of the womb1 sore mouth1 falling of the bowel1 piles1 bleeding diarrhea4 ,externally used for4--,sore eyes1 ulcers1 sores1 enlarged veins1 sprains1 bruises and ivy poisoning4 ,part used4--,leaves and fresh bark4 ,gather4--,in the fall4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,september to ,november4 ,grows 7where74--,in all sections of the ,united ,states1 especially in damp woods4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a poultice1 ointment1 decoction4 ,make a decoction by using one and one-half ounces of the fresh bark or leaves1 boiled in a pint of water4 ,the medicine can be bought at any drug store4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for sore mouth1 throat1 leucorrhea1 falling of the womb and bowel1 use the decoction strong locally4 ,it should not cause any pain4 ,for falling bowel1 use a full strength injection and apply locally with cloths on the sore bowels4 ,used locally for bleeding from the nose or from pulling teeth4 ,for piles1 an ointment can be made by using strong decoction and cosmaline mixed4 ,apply decoction locally on varicose veins or varicose ulcers4 ,it is often used in the form of ,pond's ,extract4 ,for diarrhea one to three ounces every three hours4 ,good also applied locally for burns1 old sores1 eczema1 ivy poisoning1 bruises4 ,,herb ,,department #daa ,,balmony4 ,snakehead4 ,fish ,mouth4 ,turtlebloom4 ,bitter ,herb4 ,salt ,rheum ,weed4 ,chelone ,glabra4 ,internally used for4--,dyspepsia1 weak digestive organs1 jaundice4 ,part used4--,leaves are best for medical use4 ,gather4--,in the fall4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,july to late ,autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,found in the ,united ,states in wet grounds4 ,prepared 7how74--,leaves made into a powder or tea4 ,one ounce of the leaves to a pint of boiling water to make the tea4 ,let steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the powder1 for above-named diseases1 one-half to one even teaspoonful1 four times a day4 ,dose of the tea for the above diseases1 one to two ounces three or four times a day4 ,the tea is the best to use4 ,gentian can be added to this remedy1 if desired1 when a more active bitter tonic is wanted4 ,use same amount of each and make into a tea4 ,dose of combination1 one to two ounces before meals4 ,,bayberry4--,wax ,myrtle4 ,waxberry4 ,candleberry4 ,myrica ,cerifera4 ,gather4--,collect it late in the fall1 dry without exposure to moisture1 pound with a hammer to separate the bark1 powder and keep in dark1 sealed vessels4 ,grows 7where74--,in damp places in ,united ,states1 especially in ,new ,jersey4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a powder1 poultice1 decoction4 ,to make decoction use one ounce of the bark to a pint of water and boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for jaundice1 use the decoction1 one to three ounces1 every two to five hours4 ,for diarrhea and dysentery one-half ounce every two hours4 ,for blood diseases and scrofula1 take two ounces four times daily4 ,poultice for scrofulous tumors and ulcers1 alone1 or with elm4 ,for sore throat1 mouth and gums gargle freely with the decoction4 ,a plaster can be made and used on ulcers4 ,dose of powder3 twenty to thirty grains1 three times a day4 ,,bearberry4 ,upland or ,wild ,cranberry4 ,mountain ,box4 ,red ,berry4 ,arbutus ,uva ,ursi4 ,internally1 used for4--,its special use is in kidney and bladder troubles4 ,it may be used in diarrhea1 dysentery1 leucorrhea1 but as stated it is better for cystitis1 urinary trouble1 etc41 gonorrhea4 ,part used4--,the leaves4 ,gather4--,in autumn1 and use only the green leaves4 ,grows 7where74--,on mountains and dry land in ,united ,states1 ,europe and ,asia4 #dab ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,prepared 7how74--,as a powder or decoction4 ,for decoction use one ounce of the leaves and boil in one and one-half pints of distilled water4 ,boil down to a pint4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,one to three ounces every two to four hours for gonorrhea1 with bloody and mucous discharges and pain in the bladder4 ,for cystitis one ounce every two hours4 ,for kidney troubles one ounce four times a day4 ,if taken long or in too large doses it irritates the kidneys4 ,,beechdrops4 ,cancer ,root4 ,epipegus ,virginiana4 ,internally1 used for4--,an astringent for bleeding from the bowels and womb1 and for diarrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,erysipelas and skin eruptions1 ulcers1 and also good as an injection in leucorrhea4 ,part used4--,roots and tops4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,august and ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,all parts of ,north ,america4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a powder1 decoction1 and poultice4 ,to make a decoction take one ounce of the root to a pint of water and boil4 ,keep adding water to make a full pint4 ,diseases1 ,doses1 etc4--,the decoction has been used in erysipelas1 one-half to one ounce every two hours4 ,same dose for bleeding and diarrhea4 ,dose of powder ten to fifteen grains1 four times a day4 ,decoction can be used locally in erysipelas4 ,this is also good for ulcers and wounds1 and for skin affections applied locally2 or a poultice can be used4 ,a poultice of this remedy1 poke and white oak1 equal parts1 is very good for old sores4 ,useful locally also for sore mouth and throat1 and as an injection for leucorrhea4 ,,bethroot4 ,birth ,root4 ,ground ,lily4 ,lambs ,quarter4 ,wake ,robin4 ,indian ,balm4 ,three-,leaved ,night-,shade4 ,trillium ,purpureum4 ,internally used for4--,astringent1 tonic1 antiseptic4 ,for bleeding from lungs1 kidneys and womb1 for leucorrhea and for confinement4 ,also for diarrhea1 nose-bleed4 ,externally4--,the root is used as a poultice for tumors1 lazy ulcers1 buboes1 carbuncles1 stings of insects4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,this contains volatile oil1 tannic acid1 etc4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may and ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,in middle western and southern states4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a poultice1 powder and infusion4 ,use one to one and one-half ounce of root to a pint of boiling water for infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for female weakness1 bleeding1 leucorrhea1 and bearing down particularly1 bloody urine1 two to four ounces1 of the strong tea1 four times daily1 and also used as an injection in leucorrhea1 once daily4 ,for bleeding from the lungs1 one ounce every hour for a few doses4 ,for dysentery and diarrhea boil one ounce in a pint of milk and use two ounces every two to four hours4 ,powdered root1 given in hot water1 may be used in doses of one-half to one teaspoonful three times a day1 instead of infusion4 ,taken after confinement1 use the infusion four times a day1 smell of the red bethroots4 ,,herb ,,department #dac ,,blackberry4 ,dewberry or low blackberry4 ,red ,raspberry4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic and astringent1 diarrhea1 bleeding from the bowels and womb1 injection for leucorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,gonorrhea1 gleet4 ,part used4--,leaves of the raspberry and the bark of the other two4 ,flowers 7when74--,spring4 ,grows 7where74--,almost everywhere4 ,prepared 7how74--,use one ounce of the leaves of raspberry or bark of either of the others1 to a pint of water and boil to make a decoction4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for diseases mentioned1 such as diarrhea1 take one tablespoonful every four hours4 ,for injection use the decoction4 ,this is used once daily for leucorrhea1 gleet1 gonorrhea1 falling of the womb and bowel4 ,internally it is also used as a diuretic4 ,,black ,,haw4 ,viburnum ,prunifolium4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic1 astringent1 diuretic and alterative4 ,tonic for the womb1 for threatened abortion and prevention of miscarriage4 ,good for severe after-pains1 and for bleeding from the womb4 ,part used4--,bark of the root4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,march to ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,most abundant in the middle states and southern4 ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion and tincture 7or fluid extract74 ,prepare infusion by adding one ounce of bark of the root to a pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for threatened abortion or miscarriage use infusion three or four times daily1 in two teaspoonfuls doses1 a week or two before1 it usually has occurred2 or the tincture in ten to twenty drop doses five times daily4 ,for bleeding from the womb take ten to twenty drops1 four times daily1 a few days before the time for the flow4 ,,blood ,,root4 ,red ,puceoon4 ,red ,root4 ,sanguinaria ,canadensis4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic1 emetic1 and for sick headache4 ,externally1 used for4--,ulcers1 ringworms and warts4 ,part used4--,root and should be kept dry4 ,flowers 7when74--,appears early in ,march and ,april4 ,grows 7where74--,most parts of ,united ,states in woods1 groves1 in shaded banks1 in rich light soil4 #dad ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,prepared 7how74--,an ,infusion and powder4 ,for an infusion one ounce to one pint of vinegar4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of powder as an emetic1 ten to twenty grains4 ,dose of infusion as an emetic one to four teaspoonfuls3 ,for ringworm1 tetter and warts1 it is applied locally1 freely4 ,applied to ulcers and growths1 it often cures1 and removes the growths4 ,as a tonic for the stomach1 the dose should be small1 one to one and one-half teaspoonful of the infusion four times daily1 and for sick headache it should be half as much and not repeated oftener than twice1 a half hour apart4 ,,blue ,,flag4 ,flower de ,luce4 ,flag ,lily4 ,snake ,lily4 ,liver ,lily4 ,iris ,versicolor4 ,internally1 used for4--,chronic liver troubles1 sick or bilious headache1 cathartic1 catarrh of the upper bowel1 jaundice1 round worms1 indigestion1 chronic rheumatism4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,make a tincture immediately or dry it quickly before the fire1 clean1 powder1 and bottle tight for use4 ,gather4--,in the fall4 ,it must be kept fresh4 ,flowers 7when74--,may or ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,found in all parts of the ,united ,states1 growing in wet places1 in meadows and borders of swamps4 ,prepared 7how74--,in powder1 tincture or fluid extract4 ,they can all be bought4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,as a cathartic1 five to twenty grains of powder4 ,if it nauseates1 mix with it a few grains of capsicum or ginger4 ,dose of saturated tincture1 ten to sixty drops4 ,fluid extract1 twenty to sixty drops4 ,for sick headache one drop doses every hour4 ,for chronic liver troubles1 five to ten drops of tincture1 four times daily4 ,same dose for all chronic diseases4 ,for round worms1 large doses must be used1 enough to move the bowels4 ,following is good for indigestion and biliousness3 ,fluid extract of blue flag and golden seal each2 one-half ounce1 simple elixir1 one ounce4 ,take a dessertspoonful in hot water1 before meals4 ,,boneset4--,thoroughwort4 ,fever ,wort4 ,sweating ,plant4 ,cross ,wort4 ,indian ,sage4 ,ague ,weed4 ,vegetable ,antimony4 ,eupatorium ,perfoliatum4 ,internally1 used for4--,ague1 malarial fevers1 influenza1 colds1 tonic1 cathartic4 ,externally1 used for4--,a fomentation4 ,part used4--,the top and leaves4 ,gather4--,when at its best in early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,august and ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,all over the ,united ,states4 ,,herb ,,department #dae ,prepared 7how74--,powder4 ,infusion1 one and one-half ounces to a pint of water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for malarial fever1 a hot strong infusion taken freely as hot as possible4 ,teacupful at a time often enough to produce sweating4 ,same way for colds and influenza4 ,use the cold infusion as a tonic and laxative4 ,as a tonic it is useful after fevers1 etc4 ,dose of powder ten to twenty grains4 ,dose of infusion two to four ounces4 ,it can be combined with tansy and hops and makes splendid fomentation4 ,,brooklime4 ,veronica ,beccabunga4 ,internally1 used for4--,scurvy and for the menses1 obstructed menstruation4 ,part used4--,leaves and top4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,april to ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,eastern and northern states1 and grows in small streams and near watercourses4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a decoction1 and it may be used freely4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for scurvy used to purify the blood4 ,it is used in decoction to regulate menstruation1 and should be taken freely and warm and begun a day before the menstrual period4 ,,buchu4 ,a ,south ,african plant of the genus ,barosma4 ,internally1 used for4--,bladder troubles4 ,in irritable bladder and urethra1 due to increased sand in the urine1 inflammation4 ,part used4--,leaves4 ,gather4--,buy in drug store4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,africa4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion2 make it by putting one ounce of the leaves to a pint of boiling water and let it steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose is two to four ounces1 three or four times a day in chronic cases of bladder trouble1 or one ounce every two or three hours in acute cases4 ,it is very good when the urine is not free or is painful to pass4 ,in acute and chronic inflammation1 but more especially in the acute form4 ,if it injures the stomach it can be used in alternation with pumpkin seed tea4 ,,burdock4 ,arctium ,lappa4 ,internally1 used for4--,kidney troubles1 rheumatism1 syphilis1 skin diseases4 ,must be used a long time4 ,externally1 used for4--,can be used as an ointment4 ,part used4--,roots and seeds4 ,gather4--,in the spring4 ,grows 7where74--,almost everywhere4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a decoction1 two ounces to a pint of water or fluid extract can be bought4 #daf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of decoction3 ,this should be used freely as it is not strong1 one pint can be taken in twenty-four hours4 ,used as an ointment for skin diseases2 the juice1 of the leaves1 is mixed with lard1 cream or vaselin4 ,this remedy is used frequently in combination with other blood remedies1 for the above named diseases and is very beneficial4 ,,carrot4 ,wild ,carrot4 ,bird's ,nest4 ,bee's ,nest4 ,daucus ,carota4 ,internally1 used for4--,dropsy1 chronic kidney troubles and gravel4 ,externally1 used for4--,ulcers3 as a poultice4 ,part used4--,roots and seeds4 ,garden carrot1 only the root is used4 ,flowers 7when74--,june to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,in neglected fields and by roadsides4 ,prepared 7how74--,in infusion 7tea7 by using one ounce to a pint of boiling water and allow it to steep1 but not to boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose1 two to four ounces of the infusion1 three or four times a day1 for diseases mentioned4 ,when the infusion is made from the seeds the dose is only about one-third of a teaspoonful four times daily4 ,for external use for troublesome ulcers1 scrape or grate the root and apply to the ulcers4 ,,catnip4 ,catmint4 ,catwort4 ,nepeta ,cataria4 ,internally1 used for4--,sweating1 nervous troubles1 colic and tonic4 ,externally1 used for4--,poultices and fomentations4 ,part used4--,leaves and top4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,june to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,grows in dry neglected places1 about old buildings and fences4 ,prepared 7how74--,the infusion should be prepared by adding one ounce of the plant to a pint of boiling water1 ,do not let it boil1 but only steep2 stand only a few minutes2 when wanted as a tonic1 use it cold4 ,when used for sweating purposes1 etc41 it must be used hot4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,drink as freely as the stomach will permit4 ,it is frequently used for colic in babies in doses of half to one teaspoonful1 warm4 ,to produce sweating it should be used hot and freely taken4 ,a combination of catnip1 lady's slipper and skullcap1 equal parts1 either in the infusion or fluid extract1 one dram doses1 is good for nervous headache1 hysteria1 chorea4 ,leaves are used as a fomentation4 ,the expressed juice of the plant is good for amenorrhea in one to two teaspoonful doses five times daily4 ,,celandine4--,tetter ,wort4 ,chelidonium ,majus4 ,internally1 used for4--,liver and skin troubles4 ,externally1 used for4--,warts1 corns1 salt rheum4 ,,herb ,,department #dag ,part used4--,herb and root4 ,latter is the best4 ,flowers 7when74--,throughout the summer4 ,grows 7where74--,in the ,united ,states in waste places4 ,prepared 7how74--,it is best used internally in the tincture1 powdered root1 or fresh juice4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for liver disease1 it is especially good where the pain is under the right shoulder blade4 ,use the tincture in ten-drop doses three times a day4 ,externally rub the juice on the corn or wart4 ,make an ointment from the root and rub this on the skin for salt rheum4 ,it is said to be good for piles also4 ,dose3--,powdered root ten to twenty to thirty grains4 ,tincture1 ten to twenty drops1 and of the juice ten to twenty drops4 ,,chamomile4 ,roman ,chamomile4 ,anthemis ,nobilis4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic in small doses1 dyspepsia1 colic1 cramp1 diarrhea1 dysmenorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,fomentation1 boiled in vinegar and applied to painful swellings4 ,part used4--,leaves and herb4 ,gather4--,when in bloom4 ,flowers 7when74--,summer4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,europe4 ,it grows wild in the ,united ,states4 ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion use a half ounce to a pint of boiling water1 steep and take freely4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,use cold infusion in dyspepsia2 warm infusion for colic and cramps1 and for diarrhea in children1 especially of the green kind of stools4 ,dose3--,one teaspoonful every two or three hours4 ,good for nervousness in teething children4 ,an oil also is used1 two to five drops on sugar4 ,this is given for colic1 cramps1 and in painful dysmenorrhea4 ,,cleavers4 ,goose ,grass4 ,catch ,weed4 ,clivers4 ,bed ,straw4 ,galium ,aparine4 ,internally1 used for4--,suppression of the urine1 gravel1 inflammation of the kidneys and bladder1 and for scalding urine in gonorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,freckles4 ,part used4--,the plant4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,june to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,common in the ,united ,states1 growing on cultivated grounds1 moist thickets1 and along fences and hedges4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion4 ,use one and one-half ounces of the herb in a pint of warm water and allow it to steep for two hours4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take two to four ounces of the infusion three or four times a day1 when it is cold4 ,the dose can be lessened and taken oftener4 ,it may be sweetened with sugar when taken for the diseases named above4 ,also equal parts of cleavers1 maidenhair1 and elder blows1 steeped in warm water for two or three hours and drank freely when cold forms an excellent drink in erysipelas1 scarlet fever and measles4 ,an infusion made with cold water is good to remove freckles2 wash the parts several times daily for two or three months4 #dah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cloves4 ,caryophyllus4 ,internally1 used for4--,flatulent colic1 diarrhea1 cholera morbus1 toothache1 7oil of cloves74 ,gather4--,collect flowers in ,october and ,november1 before they are fully developed and dry quickly4 ,grows 7where74--,in tropical climate4 ,prepared 7how74--,boil two or three teaspoonfuls of the ground cloves in a half pint of milk4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,two to four teaspoonfuls every twenty to thirty minutes for gas colic1 or diarrhea where the bowels need tone4 ,the oil can be used in three to five-drop doses4 ,also good to place in hollow teeth4 ,put a little of the oil on cotton and insert into the tooth4 ,it is also good to add to other medicines to stop griping and nausea4 ,,blue ,,cohosh4 ,squaw ,root4 ,papoose ,root4 ,blue ,berry4 ,caulophyllum ,thalictroides4 ,internally1 used for4--,nervous affection1 rheumatism1 womb troubles1 such as amenorrhea1 leucorrhea2 used previous to labor it is beneficial and also good for afterpains4 ,externally1 used for4--,sore throat4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,latter part of summer or in autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,all over the ,united ,states in low moist rich grounds1 near running streams1 in swamps1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion or decoction4 ,it can be bought in the fluid extract form4 ,make a tea by adding one ounce of the root to a pint of boiling water4 ,decoction is made by allowing it to boil some length of time4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of fluid extract fifteen to thirty drops4 ,dose of tea1 two to four ounces1 three or four times daily4 ,dose of decoction1 one-half the amount4 ,when used in acute disease1 the dose should not be more than one-fourth as much and given every one or two hours4 ,for rheumatism it is especially valuable1 when small joints like the fingers and toes are involved4 ,it is very good in the chronic womb diseases named above4 ,it should be used in small doses several weeks prior to labor4 ,it is said to assist in making labor easier4 ,,herb ,,department #dai ,,black ,,cohosh4 ,rattle ,root4 ,black ,snake ,root4 ,squaw ,root4 ,rich ,weed4 ,cimicifuga ,racemosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,chorea1 dependent upon rheumatism2 rheumatism1 amenorrhea1 dysmenorrhea1 leucorrhea1 afterpains4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,early in the autumn and dry in the shade4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,united ,states4 ,grows in shady and rocky woods1 rich grounds and on sides of hills4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder2 decoction1 one ounce to a pint of water2 and tincture4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of decoction half to one ounce2 of powder ten to twenty grains4 ,for chorea1 use powder1 twenty grains1 three times a day4 ,use tincture or fluid extract or the decoction for womb affections4 ,dose of tincture1 thirty to sixty drops three times daily4 ,fluid extract1 ten to thirty drops three times daily2 for afterpains give half as much about every three hours4 ,in making the decoction you can make it stronger by boiling longer4 ,the dose must then be less1 according to the strength4 ,this is a very useful remedy4 ,for rheumatism1 especially the chronic kind1 it is often beneficial4 ,,comfrey4 ,healing ,herb4 ,gum ,plant4 ,internally1 used for4--,an astringent and soothing agent in diarrhea1 dysentery1 coughs1 lung affections1 female weakness1 leucorrhea1 and urinary diseases4 ,externally1 used for4--,bruises1 ruptures1 fresh wounds1 sore breasts1 ulcers and swellings4 ,part used4--,root4 ,flowers 7when74--,may or ,june4 ,prepared 7how74--,it is boiled in water or wine or it can be made into syrup4 ,for external use bruise the root and apply it to the diseased part4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the syrup one to four ounces1 two or three times a day4 ,for the diseases named it is best to take it in smaller doses and oftener1 say four teaspoonfuls every hour or two2 children in proportion4 ,,corn ,,silk4 ,zea ,mays4 ,internally1 used for4--,diuretic1 quieting to the urinary passages4 ,congested kidney1 dropsy from heart disease1 chronic nephritis1 suppression of the urine1 renal colic1 haematuria1 cystitis4 ,prepared 7how74--,make a tea and drink freely4 ,fluid extract can be bought4 ,diseases41 ,dose1 etc4--,dose3 ,one to two teaspoonfuls of fluid extract three or four times a day1 or drink freely of tea for above diseases4 #dbj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cranberry 7,high74 ,cramp ,bark4 ,viburnum ,opulus4 ,internally1 used for4--,cramps and spasms of all kinds1 asthma1 hysteria2 cramps in the legs1 especially during pregnancy1 or at labor4 ,part used4--,bark4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,canada and northern ,united ,states1 in low rich lands1 woods1 borders of fields4 ,prepared 7how74--,use an ounce of the bark1 powdered1 to a quart of wine4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take half a wineglassful four times a day for continued use4 ,for hysteria attacks1 asthma spasms1 less should be used and taken oftener for a few doses4 ,the following combination is effective for the spasmodic attacks1 above named3 ,cramp bark two ounces1 scull cap and skunk cabbage one ounce each1 cloves one-half ounce1 capsicum two even teaspoonfuls4 ,powder all1 and bruise and add to them two quarts of good native wine4 ,dose3 one or two ounces two or three times a day2 oftener and smaller doses for hysteria1 etc4 ,it should be taken for two or three months during pregnancy4 ,,crawley4 ,dragon's ,claw4 ,coral ,teeth4 ,fever ,root4 ,chicken ,toes4 ,albany ,beechdrops4 ,corallorhiza ,odontorhiza4 ,internally1 used for4--,sweating purposes in fevers and inflammatory diseases1 acute erysipelas1 pleurisy1 low stages of fevers1 amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea1 in afterpains1 and suppressed lochia4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,in the fall4 ,flowers 7,when74--,in ,july4 ,no leaves4 ,grows 7where74--,found on barren hills and shady uplands in northern states and ,canada4 ,prepared 7how7 4--,powder and keep it in well closed bottles4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of powder1 from ten to twenty grains in hot water and repeated every hour or two as needed4 ,combined with blue cohosh1 it is very beneficial in amenorrhea1 etc41 as above stated4 ,in fevers1 ,culver's root can be added to it1 if the bowels need regulating4 ,it is also good for flatulent colic in twenty-grain doses4 ,some combine pleurisy root with it in pleurisy4 ,it should be given in acute diseases every one to two hours as needed4 ,,cranesbill 7spotted74 ,crowfoot4 ,tormentil4 ,storkbill4 ,alum ,root4 ,geranium ,maculalum4 ,internally1 used for4--,second stage of dysentery1 diarrhea in an infusion of milk2 in bleedings1 sore mouth1 leucorrhea1 gleet1 menorrhagia and excessive mucous discharges1 nose-bleed1 bleeding from extracted teeth1 piles1 bleeding after labor1 sore throat4 ,,herb ,,department #dba ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,collected in late autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,april to ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states in open woods1 thickets and hedges4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder4 ,use one and one-half ounces of the root and boil it in a pint of water or milk4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose3 one to two tablespoonfuls4 ,use the watery decoction as a gargle for sore mouth and throat4 ,for piles3--,inject a strong decoction and retain as long as possible2 or apply an ointment of two ounces of the root to tobacco ointment seven ounces1 and apply three or four times a day4 ,nose-bleed and bleeding from teeth extraction3--,apply the powder or strong decoction to the part4 ,bleeding from the womb3-- ,inject strong decoction or apply on gauze or cotton to inner womb4 ,decoction1 two parts to one part blood root1 forms a good injection for leucorrhea and gonorrhea4 ,good in latter stages of diarrhea and dysentery of children1 boiled in milk1 given in teaspoonful doses1 every one to three hours4 ,,culver',s ,,root4 ,veronica4 ,black ,root4 ,culver's ,physic4 ,tall ,speedwell4 ,leptandra ,virginica4 ,internally1 used for4--,a laxative1 bilious fever1 dyspepsia due to inactive liver and bowels4 ,part used4--,root4 ,age impairs its virtues4 ,the dried root is safest to use1 if not too old4 ,gather4--,in the autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in limestone lands and in rich moist places1 woods1 thickets1 and barrens4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a powder1 extract and infusion4 ,fluid extract can be bought4 ,to make decoction1 use one ounce of the powdered root to one pint of water and let boil4 ,if you use the green root put one ounce in cold water1 and let it remain there for one hour4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the powder of dry root1 one small teaspoonful as a cathartic4 ,this will bring away a black tarry discharge4 ,then it is better to use the decoction2 one to two teaspoonfuls every two hours4 ,dose of extract is one-fourth of a grain4 ,this is a good form to give1 when the liver is acting badly4 ,good also for indigestion1 in this form when due to inactive liver and costive bowels4 ,,dandelion4 ,leontodon ,taraxacum4 ,internally1 used for4--,liver when it is torpid and engorged4 ,it is also laxative and tonic4 ,part used4--,root4 ,the green plant is good to use in the form of greens4 ,milky juice is also good when fresh4 #dbb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,gather4--,july1 ,august and ,september4 ,flowers 7when74--,during spring and summer4 ,grows 7where74--,everywhere1 it seems4 ,prepared 7how74--,juice is used1 also infusion1 extract and fluid extract4 ,infusion1 two ounces of root to the pint of water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion one to two ounces4 ,juice1 ten drops to one-half teaspoonful4 ,extract1 ten grains4 ,fluid extract1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,it should be taken often enough1 when the liver is torpid1 to move the bowels once or twice a day4 ,if the infusion is used1 begin with a half ounce and take every three hours2 increase or decrease as necessary4 ,the extract is pleasanter and less bulky and best to use in winter4 ,take two or three grains every three hours more or less4 ,,devil',s ,,bit4 ,false ,unicorn ,root4 ,drooping ,starwort4 ,blazing ,star4 ,helonias ,divica4 ,somewhat similar to true unicorn root4 ,internally1 used for4--,used mainly in womb troubles1 strengthens the womb and prevents miscarriages4 ,good also for leucorrhea1 amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea4 ,part used4--,root4 ,root is two to two and a half inches in length4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,in low grounds in ,united ,states and ,canada4 ,prepared 7how74--,powdered root and decoction4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,it is a tonic to the womb and should be used for two months before the time the miscarriage usually occurs4 ,for the other womb troubles1 it should be taken four times a day4 ,the fluid extract can be bought at any drug store1 and can be used4 ,dose3 ,fifteen drops1 four times daily4 ,dose of powder1 ten to twenty grains4 ,decoction1 one to two ounces4 ,,elder 7,sweet74 ,black-berried ,elder4 ,sambucus ,canadensis4 ,internally1 used for4--,erysipelas1 kidneys1 for sweating purposes1 blood diseases and scarlet fever4 ,externally1 used for4--,burns1 scalds1 ulcers1 skin diseases and weak eyes4 ,part used4--,flowers and berries4 ,bark of the root also is used4 ,gather4--,gather when in flower and when berries are ripe4 ,flowers 7when74--,in summer4 ,grows 7where74--,grows in all parts of ,united ,states and ,canada4 ,,herb ,,department #dbc ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 one ounce of the flowers or root to a pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,use warm infusion for sweating and for erysipelas1 half teaspoonful every three hours4 ,too much taken will move the bowels and also cause vomiting4 ,same for scarlet fever in adults4 ,infusion of the bark of the root may be taken in doses of half ounce twice daily1 to act as a cathartic4 ,local1 use inner bark of the limbs and steep with cream and apply freely and often for burns1 sores1 etc4 ,for weak eyes make a tea from the flowers and use as an eye wash for children4 ,,elecampane4 ,inula ,helenium4 ,internally1 used for4--,for sweating1 expectorant1 bronchitis1 dyspepsia and dysmenorrhea4 ,part used4--,root of the second year4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,europe and ,japan4 ,cultivated in ,united ,states and grows in moist places and about houses4 ,prepared 7how74--,use half ounce of the powdered root to a pint of boiling water and boil to make a decoction4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for bronchitis1 dyspepsia and dysmenorrhea1 take half ounce doses four times daily4 ,for sweating and painful menses take two teaspoonfuls of the hot decoction every two hours until relieved4 ,,fleabane4 ,pridewood4 ,blood ,staunch4 ,mare's ,tail4 ,colt's ,tail4 ,fireweeds4 ,erigeron ,canadensis4 ,internally1 used for4--,diarrhea1 dysentery1 gravel1 painful urination1 piles1 bleeding from the womb and bowels4 ,part used4--,the whole plant4 ,gather4--,collect while in flower4 ,flowers 7when74--,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states and ,canada4 ,in fields and meadows1 by roadsides1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder1 oil and infusion4 ,to make infusion1 use one ounce to pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,the infusion1 one to two ounces1 should be used three or four times daily2 powder1 ten to twenty grains1 the same4 ,the oil is more effective in bleeding and dysentery and bleeding piles4 ,oil is very good1 in doses of one to five drops every three hours for acute diseases1 or three times a day for chronic cases4 ,put on sugar4 ,,garlic4 ,allium ,sativum4 ,internally1 used for4--,nervous children1 coughs1 colds1 hoarseness1 worms1 croup1 nervous vomiting4 #dbd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,externally1 used for4--,poultice4 ,part used4--,the bulb4 ,gather4--,when ripe4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,asia and ,egypt2 now cultivated4 ,prepared 7how74--,juice1 syrup1 powder1 or may be taken whole4 ,juice or syrup is the best form4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for coughs1 bronchitis and worms1 should be taken five times daily2 croup1 every half hour for a few doses4 ,nervous cough and vomiting only a few doses4 ,local4--,bruise bulbs and apply warm as a poultice in bronchitis1 croup and tumors4 ,for retention of urine1 place a poultice in the perineum or over bladder on the abdomen4 ,dose of juice1 twenty to thirty drops4 ,dose of syrup1 ten drops to one teaspoon2 this is very destructive to round worm4 ,,gentian4 ,gentiana ,lutea4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic appetizer1 dyspepsia1 ammenorrhea4 ,part used4--,root used and imported4 ,grows 7where74--,in the ,alps4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder1 tincture and infusion4 ,to make infusion1 use one ounce of the root to a pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of powder1 ten to twenty grains4 ,tincture1 one teaspoonful4 ,infusion1 one to two ounces4 ,taken before meals for dyspepsia and loss of appetite4 ,it should not be taken when the stomach is irritable4 ,it is a good bitter tonic4 ,,ginseng4--,red ,berry4 ,five ,fingers4 ,panax ,quinquefolium4 ,internally1 used for4--,gravel1 general weakness1 poor appetite4 ,part used4--,root4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states1 in rich soil and in shady places4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder4 ,infusion is made by adding one ounce to a pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,it should be taken three or four times a day for gravel or general weakness4 ,as an appetizer it should be taken before meals4 ,dose of powder1 ten to sixty grains4 ,dose of infusion1 one to three ounces4 ,,ginger4 ,zingiber ,officinale4 ,internally1 used for4--,to increase gastric juice secretions1 stimulating tonic1 diarrhea1 dysentery1 flatulency1 cramps and nausea4 ,externally1 used for4--,ulcers4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,asia4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder4 ,infusion made by adding half ounce of the powdered or bruised root to a pint of boiling water4 ,,herb ,,department #dbe ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for diarrhea1 dysentery and cholera infantum1 mix it with rhubarb1 equal parts1 or take alone4 ,if with rhubarb it should be stopped if it becomes too laxative4 ,used alone for want of tone of stomach1 flatulency1 cramps and colic4 ,it tones up the stomach and bowels temporarily1 but should not be used long or frequently4 ,dose of powder1 ten to twenty grains4 ,dose of infusion1 one to two ounces4 ,,golden ,,seal4 ,orange ,root4 ,yellow ,puccoon4 ,ground ,raspberry4 ,turmeric ,root4 ,hydrastis ,canadensis4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic in dyspepsia1 chronic stomach and bowel trouble4 ,torpid liver1 sore mouth2 gonorrhea 7injection71 leucorrhea1 gleet4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may or ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states and ,canada4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder1 infusion1 tincture1 fluid extract4 ,use half ounce of root to a pint of boiling water for infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,of the powder1 five to ten grains2 of infusion1 one ounce2 of tincture1 half to one teaspoonful and of fluid extract1 five to twenty drops4 ,when it is called for1 the tongue is generally coated whitish2 it will soon clear that4 ,diarrhea1 etc41 due to stomach and bowel troubles are benefited by it4 ,two parts of the decoction of golden seal and one of cranesbill used as an injection is good for gonorrhea1 gleet1 and leucorrhea4 ,same is good for chronic cystitis4 ,if too strong1 weaken it4 ,good in this form1 mixed with cranesbill1 for diarrhea and dysentery2 taken in two teaspoonful doses every three hours4 ,,gravel ,,plant4 ,gravel-,weed4 ,mountain ,pink4 ,ground ,laurel4 ,may ,flower4 ,trailing ,arbutus4 ,epigea ,repens4 ,internally1 used for4--,gravel and irritable bladder1 causes more urine to flow1 just as buchu does4 ,part used4--,the leaves4 ,gather4--,in summer4 ,flowers 7when74--,appear in ,april and ,may4 ,grows 7where74--,canada and ,united ,states1 on sides of hills with northern exposure4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 and fluid extract which can be bought4 ,use one ounce of the leaves to one pint of boiling water and let it steep to make an infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose3 ,one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,for gravel1 take one teaspoonful every three hours4 ,for irritable bladder take half teaspoonful every three hours4 #dbf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,hops4 ,humulus ,lupulus4 ,internally1 used for4--,nervousness1 sleeplessness1 hysteria1 in afterpains1 to prevent chordee4 ,externally1 used for4--,used as a fomentation in many inflammatory diseases4 ,part used4--,cones4 ,gather4--,in the fall or when fully ripe4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,north ,america and ,europe4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 tincture and fluid extract lupulin4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion1 two to four ounces2 tincture one to four drams4 ,fluid extract1 five to twenty drops4 ,for nervous troubles1 take one ounce of the infusion1 or one dram tincture1 every hour or two until quiet2 same for sleeplessness4 ,in delirium tremens1 infusion drank with some red pepper in it settles the stomach and quiets the craving for drink4 ,following is good for chordee1 etc43 ,lupulin #a dram4 ,camphor monobromate #a dram4 ,cocoa ,butter1 sufficient4 ,make twelve suppositories and insert one in rectum every three or four hours4 ,take at the same time1 the infusion or tincture every two or three hours4 ,fomentations are good in pleurisy and many other inflammations4 ,inhale steam in throat and chest troubles4 ,,horse ,,chestnut4 ,aesculus ,hippocastanum4 ,internally1 used for4--,rheumatism4 ,used especially for piles4 ,part used4--,bark and fruit which contains tannin4 ,gather4--,late autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may and ,june1 and fruit ripens late in autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,asia4 ,naturalized here4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder of the rind of the root or powdered fruit4 ,decoction made of the bark by using one and one-half ounces to a pint of water and boiling4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose3 ,for rheumatism two ounces1 three times a day4 ,for piles1 make an ointment of the powdered nut and apply4 ,this is very good4 ,,hoarhound4 ,white ,hoarhound4 ,marrubium ,vulgare4 ,internally1 used for4--,coughs1 colds1 bronchitis1 chronic asthma1 sweating1 hoarseness4 ,part used4--,whole herb4 ,gather4--,when fresh4 ,grows 7where74--,naturalized in ,united4 ,states4 ,grows in dry sandy fields1 waste grounds1 roadsides2 etc4 ,,herb ,,department #dbg ,prepared 7how74--,infusion hot and cold by adding one ounce to pint of water2 fluid extract4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion1 two to four ounces2 fluid extract1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,a syrup is also made2 dose1 two ounces4 ,infusion used hot for sweating1 freely and often2 cold and chest troubles about every two to four hours2 or use fluid extract4 ,the hot infusion should be used in asthma1 amenorrhea1 and hoarseness4 ,,juniper4 ,juniper ,communis4 ,internally1 used for4--,dropsy1 and to increase flow of urine in kidney troubles4 ,part used4--,berries4 ,gather4--,august4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may and ,june and ripe in ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,grows in ,united ,states and ,canada1 in dry woods and hills4 ,prepared 7how74--,in infusion or oil4 ,for infusion1 use one ounce of the berries to a pint of boiling water4 ,it can be made more effective by adding half ounce of cream of tartar to the infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,it should be used within the twenty-four hours for above troubles1 dropsy1 etc4 ,the oil can be bought and used in doses of five to twenty drops1 three or four times a day4 ,,lady',s ,,slipper4 ,american ,valerian4 ,yellow ,umbel4 ,nerve ,root4 ,yellow ,moccasin ,flower4 ,noah's ,ark4 ,cypripedium ,pubescens4 ,internally1 used for4--,hysteria1 chorea1 nervous headache1 nervousness1 delirium1 hypochondria4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,in autumn1 cleanse from dirt and dry in the shade4 ,virtue impaired by boiling4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may and ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,most parts of ,united ,states in rich woods and meadows4 ,prepared 7how74--,in infusion1 powder and tincture4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of powder1 thirty to sixty grains in hot water4 ,tincture1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,infusion1 one to four ounces4 ,for chronic cases large doses three or four times daily4 ,for acute cases half as much every two or three hours4 ,for nervous headache two doses1 half hour apart4 ,following is a good preparation for nervous or sick headache3 catnip1 scullcap and lady's slipper1 in powder1 of each one-half ounce4 ,pour on a pint of boiling water and steep for fifteen minutes1 and take half ounce every half hour1 for three or four hours4 #dbh ,,mothers' ,,remiedies ,,life ,,root4 ,rag ,wort4 ,squaw ,weed4 ,female ,regulator4 ,senecio ,gracilis4 ,internally1 used for4--,mainly for menstrual disorders1 when suppressed or too profuse1 dysmenorrhea4 ,part used4--,root and herb4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,may or ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,northern and western ,united ,states on banks of creeks and in low marshy grounds4 ,prepared 7how74--,in infusion1 by adding half ounce to a pint of boiling water and let steep and take throughout twenty-four hours4 ,take four or five days before menstruation is expected4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea it may be combined in equal parts with savin and wild ginger1 and take one to two ounces four times a day some days before menstruation4 ,in menorrhagia--too much flow--cinnamon and raspberry leaves can be combined with it4 ,dose1 two to four ounces four times a day4 ,,lobelia4 ,wild or ,indian ,tobacco4 ,emetic ,herb4 ,puke ,weed4 ,asthma ,weed4 ,lobelia ,inflata4 ,internally1 used for4--,asthma1 emetic for croup 7but very weakening71 and lung diseases4 ,part used4--,leaves and seeds4 ,dry carefully in the shade4 ,keep whole or powdered4 ,gather4--,august or ,september4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,very common1 growing in fields and roadsides4 ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion1 one ounce to pint of water1 steeped2 also tincture4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the tincture1 five to ten drops4 ,infusion1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,it should not be used strong enough to produce vomiting1 as it is too weakening4 ,in small doses and given often in infusion it produces sweating and relaxation of the tissues1 thus helping in asthma and lung diseases2 ,for asthma1 dose3--,ten drops of tincture every ten minutes at the onset until better or until there is a little nausea1 and then lengthen the interval4 ,,maidenhair4 ,adiantum ,pedatum4 ,internally1 used for4--,expectorant1 tonic and cooling uses2 in fevers1 erysipelas1 and pleurisy1 coughs1 hoarseness1 influenza4 ,part used4--,part above the ground4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states in deep woods1 on moist rich soil4 ,,herb ,,department #dbi ,prepared 7how74--,as a decoction or syrup4 ,take an ounce of the herb to a pint of boiling water and boil to make a decoction4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,use freely4 ,for feverish conditions use one to two ounces every two hours4 ,in coughs and hoarseness1 take four to five times daily4 ,for influenza and pleurisy enough to produce perspiration4 ,,mandrake4 ,may ,apple4 ,wild ,lemon4 ,indian ,apple4 ,raccoon ,berry4 ,podophyllum ,peltatum4 ,internally1 used for4--,a cathartic1 alterative action in liver troubles in chronic hepatitis2 in blood diseases as syphilis1 rheumatism2 clears liver2 for constipation4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,in autumn soon after fruit has ripened4 ,flowers 7when74--,may and ,june and fruit ripens in ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,in all parts of the ,united ,states1 in damp and shady woods and sometimes in dry and exposed places4 ,prepared 7how74--,in powder and tincture4 ,to make tincture3 ,gather the fresh root before the fruit is ripe1 chop and pound to a pulp1 and weigh4 ,then take two parts of alcohol by weight1 mix the pulp thoroughly with one-sixth of the alcohol and then add the rest of the alcohol4 ,stir all1 pour into a well stoppered bottle1 let stand eight days1 in a cool place4 ,pour off1 strain1 filter4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,the resin1 called podophyllin1 can be obtained1 and is used in one-fourth to one-eighth grain as a laxative2 one-sixteenth of a grain can be taken four times a day for chronic liver trouble4 ,take ten drops of tincture four times a day for chronic diseases4 ,some can take more4 ,for blood diseases41 rheumatism1 etc4 ,,marshmallow4 ,mortification ,root4 ,altheae ,officinalis4 ,internally1 used for4--,hoarseness1 gonorrhea1 irritated bladder1 acute dysentery1 and diarrhea1 blood in urine and gravel4 ,externally1 used for4--,poultice for painful swellings1 bruises1 scalds1 burns1 poisons4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,europe and this country4 ,prepared 7how74--,poultice2 cut up finely and apply hot4 ,decoction half ounce to two pints of boiling water and boil down to one pint4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take one to three ounces four times a day for chronic diseases1 and one ounce every two hours for acute troubles mentioned above4 ,it is a mild soothing drink and medicine4 #dcj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,marigold4 ,calendula ,officinalis4 ,externally1 used4--,as a local remedy for cuts and wounds1 applied constantly1 it is the best remedy ,i know4 ,part used4--,leaves and flowers4 ,gather4--,when in full bloom4 ,grows 7where74--,well-known garden plant4 ,prepared 7how74--,make a tincture of the flowers and leaves1 or buy it4 ,to make tincture3 ,take the fresh leaves at the top of the plant with the blossoms and buds1 chop and pound to a pulp1 enclose in a piece of new linen and press4 ,shake the expressed juice1 with an equal part of alcohol by weight1 allow it to stand eight days in a well stoppered bottle1 in a dark cool place and then filter4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,use freely on clean linen or gauze on wounds1 cuts1 etc4 ,,milkweed4 ,also called ,silkweed4 ,asclepias ,syriaca4 ,internally1 used for4--,dropsy1 retention of urine1 scrofulous and rheumatic troubles4 ,part used4--,root4 ,plant gives out a milky juice when wounded4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,common in ,united ,states and grows in sandy fields1 on the roadsides and on bank of streams4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder1 decoction and tincture4 ,decoction is made by using three ounces of the root to one quart of water1 and boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take as directed four times a day4 ,dose of tincture1 ten to thirty drops four times a day4 ,can be bought4 ,dose1 of the powder1 ten to twenty grains4 ,decoction1 two to four ounces4 ,,motherwort4 ,leonurus ,cardiaca4 ,internally1 used for4--,menstrual disorders1 nervousness1 cramps1 amenorrhea from colds1 suppressed lochia1 hysteria1 pains peculiar to women1 disturbed sleep4 ,externally1 used for4--,used as a fomentation over womb in dysmenorrhea4 ,part used4--,tops and leaves4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,may and ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,in fields and pastures4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoctions1 use two ounces of dried herb to a quart of water and boil down to a pint4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,one to two tablespoonfuls every two hours4 ,smaller doses can be used for nervous women every hour1 and when there are painful menstruations1 suppressed lochia1 hysteria1 sleeplessness1 etc4 ,,herb ,,department #dca ,,mustard4 ,sinapis ,alba4 ,internally1 used for4--,as an emetic1 condiment1 hiccough4 ,externally1 used for4--,counter-irritation4 ,part used4--,the seeds or leaves4 ,gather4--,while fresh1 so the leaves can also be used4 ,seeds when used should be ripe4 ,grows 7where74--,almost everywhere4 ,prepared 7how74--,in many ways1 poultices1 plasters1 etc4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,mustard leaves dampened with cold water are good for pleurodynia1 lumbago1 neuritis1 cramps in legs1 inflammations1 croup1 etc41 applied locally4 ,for apoplexy and convulsions1 mustard poultices of the seeds to feet1 and mustard foot baths1 handful of ground mustard to hot water4 ,same is good in colds1 sleeplessness1 dysmenorrhea1 headache4 ,mustard water is good for poisoning as an emetic4 ,hiccough3 ,teaspoonful of mustard in four ounces of boiling water1 steep for twenty minutes1 and take in four doses4 ,,oak ,,bark4 7,red and ,white74 ,quercus ,alba4 ,internally1 used for4--,leucorrhea1 piles1 diarrhea1 sore throat and mouth4 ,externally1 used for4--,sores on man or beast4 ,part used4--,the bark2 white oak is more astringent4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,this decoction is used as an injection in leucorrhea1 piles and as a gargle in sore mouth1 etc4 ,its astringent property is due to the tannic and gallic acid it contains4 ,,onion4 ,allium ,cepa4 ,internally1 used for4--,coughs1 catarrh1 croup1 laxative4 ,externally1 used for4--,poultice for boil1 inflammation1 earache1 etc41 raw and roasted and used locally4 ,part used4--,bulb4 ,it contains many constituents1 such as citrate of lime1 allyl sulphide1 volatile oils1 sulphur4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,native4 ,prepared 7how74--,as a poultice1 raw2 when boiled volatile oil is cast off4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,juice mixed with sugar is good for colds1 coughs1 catarrh1 croup1 chronic bronchitis4 ,roasted ,spanish onion is good1 eaten at bedtime1 as a laxative2 fried in lard and applied locally it makes a splendid poultice4 ,roasted in coals it makes a good poultice for earache1 toothache1 sore throat and sore chest4 #dcb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,parsley4 ,rock ,parsley4 ,petroselinum ,sativum4 ,internally1 used for4--,dropsy1 especially following scarlet fever1 retained urine1 painful urination1 gonorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,seeds and leaves sprinkled on the hair1 in powder1 destroy vermin4 ,bruised leaves applied as a fomentation1 cure the bites or stings of insects4 ,part used4--,root1 seeds and leaves4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,cultivated4 ,prepared 7how74--,infuse the whole plant1 or a decoction can be made of the root and seeds4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,drink freely of the infusion or decoction4 ,dose1 two to four ounces three times a day1 or less dose and oftener4 ,the oil can be bought and used1 two to three drops three or four times1 daily4 ,,partridge ,,berry4 ,squaw ,vine4 ,checker ,berry4 ,one ,berry4 ,winter ,clover4 ,deerberry4 ,mitchella ,repens1 ,internally1 used for4--,dropsy1 suppressed urine1 tonic and alterative action on womb4 ,externally1 used for--,cure for sore nipples4 ,part used4--,the vine4 ,gather4--,during the season4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states and ,canada2 in dry woods1 among hemlock timber and in swampy places4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 tincture1 fluid extract1 decoction4 ,infusion1 one ounce to pint of boiling water4 ,tincture3 chop fresh plant and pound to a pulp and weigh4 ,then take two parts1 by weight1 of alcohol2 mix pulp with one-sixth part of it thoroughly and rest of alcohol added1 stir all well1 pour into a well stoppered bottle and let stand eight days in a dark cool place2 pour off1 strain and filter4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of tincture1 one-half to one teaspoonful4 ,for chronic diseases take one to two ounces of infusion four times a day4 ,for suppressed urine take half ounce every two hours4 ,dose of infusion1 from one to two ounces every three hours4 ,to tone the womb and make labor easier1 the ,indians used to take it several weeks before confinement4 ,for sore nipple3 two ounces 7fresh1 if possible7 and make a strong decoction in a pint of boiling water4 ,boil down thick and apply on nipple after each nursing4 ,,peach ,,tree4 ,amygdalus ,persica4 ,internally1 used for4--,constipation1 tonic to the stomach and bowels1 leucorrhea1 worms1 inflammation of stomach and bowels1 irritable bladder4 haematuria1 dysentery4 ,,herb ,,department #dcc ,part used4--,leaves and kernels4 ,gather4--,when ripe4 ,grows 7where74--,cultivated4 ,prepared 7how74--,by infusion2 put ounce of leaves in one pint of cold water and let it steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for inflammations take one tablespoonful of the cold infusion every hour or two4 ,for bladder and urinary troubles and leucorrhea1 put four ounces of the kernels in a quart of brandy2 dose1--teaspoonful three or four times a day4 ,for bowel troubles use half ounce of the flowers and half ounce of the kernels to a pint of water2 boil to make a decoction and sweeten2 dose1--teaspoonful occasionally1 until relieved2 for teething children and for worms use about five doses4 ,,pennyroyal4 ,squaw ,mint4 ,tickweed4 ,hedeoma ,pulegoides4 ,internally1 used for4--,stimulant1 sweating1 menstrual troubles1 suppressed lochia1 suppressed menses1 flatulent colic in children4 ,part used4--,the herb4 ,gather4--,in fall4 ,flowers 7when74--,june to ,october4 ,grows 7where74--,in dry sterile places in calcareous soils4 ,in all parts of the ,united ,states1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,an infusion1 one ounce to a pint of boiling water and only steep1 not boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,use infusion freely4 ,dose of oil two to five drops4 ,for menstrual troubles1 checked lochia and perspiration1 take a hot foot bath in bed and drink freely of the tea until sweating occurs4 ,it is frequently taken at bedtime for painful menstruation1 etc4 ,,peppermint4 ,mentha ,piperita4 ,internally1 used for4--,tone stomach1 colic1 spasms1 or cramps in stomach1 to check nausea and vomiting4 ,externally1 used for4--,fresh herb bruised and laid over the abdomen1 to allay sick stomach and diarrhea of children4 ,part used4--,the whole herb4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,england1 cultivated here and grows wild in wet places4 ,prepared 7how74--,essence1 oil2 infusion made by adding one ounce of herb to a quart of boiling water and steep4 ,disease1 ,dose1 etc4--,one to two ounces of infusion at a dose4 ,the best form is the essence or oil4 ,dose of the essence five to ten drops2 of oil one to five drops4 ,it should be used carefully4 #dcd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,plantain4 ,plantago ,major4 ,externally1 used for4--,it is better used externally2 the bruised leaves are good for poisonous wounds1 bites of snakes1 spiders and insects1 ulcers1 sore eyelids1 salt rheum1 erysipelas1 poisoning from ivy and other skin affections4 ,part used4--,roots and tops4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,may to ,october4 ,grows 7where74--,well known and grows in rich moist places4 ,prepared 7how74--,tincture1 infusion1 bruised leaves for external use4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,some claim the infusion is good for snake bites or the expressed juice can be used4 ,this1 to my mind1 is doubtful and ,i would advise the usual remedies first4 ,the tincture is good for some kinds of toothache1 in one to two drop doses4 ,the bruised leaves or the tea may be used for other diseases mentioned as poultice or wash4 ,,pleurisy ,,root4 ,butterfly ,weed4 ,wind ,root4 ,tuber ,root4 ,orange ,swallow ,wort4 ,asclepias ,tuberosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,pleurisy1 pneumonia1 catarrh1 acute rheumatism1 diarrhea1 dysentery1 sweating and expectorant1 falling womb4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in gravelly and sandy soils4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 one ounce to a pint of boiling water and let steep4 ,tincture2 buy powder4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of powder1 ten to thirty grains three times a day in womb diseases4 ,for falling womb use one ounce pleurisy root and one-half ounce unicorn root 7true71 mix powder and give in twenty to thirty grain doses three times daily2 and an injection of the same1 in infusion1 may be given once a day4 ,for pleurisy1 etc41 in first stage give the warm infusion to promote sweating4 ,dose1--,four teaspoonfuls every half hour1 until sweating is produced4 ,following is good for diarrhea and dysentery3 ,tincture pleurisy root two ounces1 brandy one ounce1 syrup of raspberry three ounces4 ,half to one teaspoonful everyone or two hours4 ,,poke4 ,garget4 ,coakum4 ,pingeon ,berry4 ,scoke4 ,phytolacca ,decandra4 ,internally1 used for4--,chronic rheumatism1 syphilis1 sore throat1 sore1 inflamed breasts1 scrofula4 ,externally1 used for--,for fat people4 ,caked breasts1 felons and tumors4 ,,herb ,,department #dce ,part used4--,root1 leaves and berries4 ,gather4--,root late in ,november1 cut in thin transverse slices and dry with moderate heat4 ,berries1 when ripe4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,native of ,united ,states along fences in newly cleared spots1 in cultivated fields1 roadsides1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,juice of plant4 ,powdered root1 poultice1 fomentation4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,one to five grains of powdered root as an alterative in chronic blood diseases1 syphilis1 etc4 ,juice of plant1 half teaspoonful three times a day1 for same diseases can be used4 ,for caked breasts one to three drops of the tincture every one to three hours1 at same time applying the root 7roasted in ashes until soft7 mashed and applied as a poultice2 good also for a felon or can apply a hot fomentation of the leaves instead4 ,,prickly ,,ash4 ,toothache ,tree4 ,xanthoxylum ,fraxineum4 ,internally1 used for4--,chronic rheumatism1 syphilis1 skin affections1 dysmenorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,decoction used as a wash or gargle in sore throat4 ,part used4--,bark and berries4 ,gather4--,autumn or earlier in some climates4 ,flowers 7when74--,april and ,may4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states in woods1 thickets and moist shady places4 ,prepared 7how74--,tincture4 ,powder4 ,decoction of root one ounce to a pint of water and boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose1--half ounce every four to five hours4 ,tincture of the berries is also used for nervous diseases1 dysmenorrhea1 etc41 in ten to thirty drops every two to four hours4 ,good also in blood diseases1 four times a day4 ,powder for same troubles in doses of five to ten grains four times a day4 ,,prince',s ,,pine4 ,wintergreen4 ,ground ,holly4 ,pipsissewa4 ,rheumatism ,weed4 ,chimaphila ,umbellata4 ,internally1 used for4--,kidney and bladder troubles1 chronic rheumatism1 syphilis1 scrofula1 gout1 gleet4 ,part used4--,whole plant4 ,gather4--,in autumn or late summer4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states1 etc41 under the shade of woods and prefers a loose sandy soil enriched by decaying leaves4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction and tincture2 put a pound of the dried herb into a quart of water and three quarts of spirits2 let stand for twelve days1 and then turn off the liquid4 ,this makes a tincture4 ,to make decoction use one ounce of plant to a pint of boiling water and boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take one to two ounces of the decoction three or four times a day2 fluid extract can be bought1 dose fifteen drops four times daily4 ,dose of tincture1 one-half to one teaspoonful4 #dcf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,pumpkin4 ,cucurbita ,pepo4 ,internally1 used for4--,for tape worm and for urinary troubles1 suppressed or retained urine4 ,gather4--,when ripe4 ,grows 7where74--,common4 ,prepared 7how74--,a tea can be made of the seeds1 or an oil gathered from them4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,a tea strong or weak as the age and case demand1 may be given freely and is very effective4 ,do not bruise the seeds1 as the virtue resides in the covering4 ,an oil can be gathered from the seeds and is good for same purpose4 ,dose4--,six to twelve drops several times daily or three drops every two hours4 ,for ,tape worm1 see article on another page4 ,if it is best to take it as an emulsion get druggist to make it4 ,taken at night with fasting4 ,in the morning take dose of salts4 ,watermelon seed tea is also good for kidney trouble4 ,,queen ,,of ,,the ,,meadow4 ,purple ,boneset4 ,gravel ,root4 ,trumpet ,weed4 ,joe-,pye ,weed4 ,eupatorium ,purpureum4 ,internally1 used for4--,gravel stone in the bladder1 kidney or stone colic1 or other urinary troubles4 ,part used4--,the herb4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,august to ,november4 ,grows 7where74--,in wet places in ,united ,states4 ,prepared 7how74--,fluid extract2 or an infusion1 one ounce of the dried leaves or plant in a quart of boiling water and steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,half teacupful of the infusion may be taken every hour or two as hot as possible4 ,this is a splendid remedy4 ,drug stores keep the fluid extract1 which can be bought and given in doses of fifteen to thirty drops every three or four hours4 ,some claim it relieves the pain in the kidney stone colic2 the ,indians used it for that purpose4 ,,herb ,,department #dcg ,,queen',s ,,root4 ,queen's ,delight4 ,yaw ,root4 ,cock-up-,hat4 ,stillingia ,sylvatica4 ,internally1 used for4--,secondary syphilis1 scrofula1 chronic skin diseases4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,april to ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,an infusion of the fresh root1 or use the tincture or fluid extract4 ,one ounce of root to pint of water for infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion one to two ounces4 ,tincture2 dose1 twenty to sixty drops4 ,extract2 dose1 ten to thirty drops2 smaller doses given every two or three hours2 larger dose three or four times daily4 ,this is a good remedy4 ,it can be given with other remedies like poke root1 sarsaparilla1 etc4 ,,red ,,clover4 ,trifolium ,pratense4 ,internally1 used for4--,blood diseases and is often used with other remedies2 good drank warm in whooping cough4 ,externally1 used for4--,ulcers4 ,part used4--,blossoms4 ,gather4--,when fresh4 ,flowers 7when74--,throughout summer4 ,grows 7where74--,common4 ,prepared 7how74--,in infusion and salve4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,use blossoms to make tea and drink freely2 tea boiled down thick makes a good salve for ill-conditioned looking sores4 ,,rock ,,rose4 ,frost wort4 ,frost ,plant4 ,cistus ,canadensis4 ,internally1 used for4--,scrofula and blood diseases4 ,part used4--,the herb4 ,gather4--,in autumn early4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,may to ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states in dry sandy soil4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion4 ,fluid extract4 ,decoction1 use four ounces of the dried leaves to one quart of boiling water and boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion or decoction1 one ounce three times a day4 ,fluid extract is the best form1 can be bought and given in doses of half to one teaspoonful three or four times a day4 ,the following combination is good one for secondary syphilis3 ,rock rose1 turkey corn1 ,queen's root1 equal parts2 either the infusion1 decoction or fluid extract4 ,,sage4 ,garden sage4 ,salvia ,officinalis4 ,internally1 used for4--,to stop sweating in consumption1 used cold2 and used warm to sweat4 ,gargle in sore throat1 colds1 coughs1 etc41 alone or combined with sumach berries or vinegar1 or honey or alum4 ,part used4--,the leaves4 ,gather4--,in early autumn2 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,cultivated4 #dch ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion cold or hot2 half ounce of leaves to a pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose1 an ounce or two4 ,to produce perspiration give warm4 ,to check perspiration give cold1 in smaller doses and oftener4 ,for sore mouth1 sore throat1 tonsilitis and quinsy1 use hot infusion strong as a gargle4 ,,scouring ,,rush4 ,horse ,tail4 ,shave ,grass4 ,equisetum ,hyemale4 ,internally1 used for4--,dropsy1 suppression of the urine1 blood in the urine1 gravel1 gonorrhea and gleet4 ,part used4--,the stalk4 ,gather4--,matures in ,june and ,july1 ,grows 7where74--,in wet grounds in river banks1 hillsides1 and borders of woods in ,united ,states4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 one ounce to the pint of water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for above diseases drink in half ounce doses every two hours4 ,,sassafras4 ,laurus ,sassafras4 ,internally1 used for4--,syphilis1 scrofula1 skin eruptions1 bland drink after poisoning1 ,part used4--,the bark of the root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,april and ,may4 ,grows 7where74--,common4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion of the bark1 one ounce to a pint of water2 as a mucilage made by using two parts of the pith to one hundred of water4 ,do not boil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion1 one to two ounces4 ,oil1 five to ten drops on sugar for menstrual pain1 and in painful urination4 ,the mucilage is good for chest disorders1 bowels1 kidneys and for inflammation after poisoning1 as a bland demulcent drink4 ,,seneca ,,snake ,,root4 ,mountain ,flag4 ,milk ,wort4 ,seneka or ,senega4 ,polyagla ,senega4 ,internally1 used for4--,second stage of bronchitis in aged people1 bronchial asthma1 coughs4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,june to ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states in woods and on hillsides4 ,prepared 7how74--,powdered root4 ,for decoction use one ounce of the dried root to a pint of boiling water and let boil4 ,you can buy the syrup and fluid extract4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the decoction1 half to one ounce three or four times a day4 ,dose of the syrup1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,dose of the extract1 ten to twenty drops4 ,this remedy is frequently used with other remedies for bronchitis and cough4 ,,herb ,,department #dci ,,sheep ,,sorrel4 ,rumex ,acetosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,scurvy4 ,externally1 used for4--,good for wens1 boils1 tumor1 ulcers4 ,part used4--,plant4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,well known plant4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction2 poultice made of roasted leaves4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,decoction1 freely drank for scurvy4 ,poultices should be applied to above troubles4 ,,skunk ,,cabbage4 ,swamp ,cabbage4 ,meadow ,cabbage4 ,polecat ,weed4 ,fetid ,hellebore4 ,dracontium4 ,ictodes ,foetida4 ,internally1 used for4--,asthma1 whooping cough1 nervousness1 hysteria1 convulsions of pregnancy4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,in autumn or early spring and dried carefully4 ,flowers 7when74--,march and ,april4 ,grows 7where74--,various parts of ,united ,states in moist places4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder4 ,tincture4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose3 ,five to ten grains of powder three times a day4 ,a saturated tincture of the fresh root is much better1 of which half a teaspoonful can be given everyone to four hours for above diseases4 ,,skull ,,cap4 ,madweed4 ,hoodwort4 ,blue ,pimpernel4 ,scutellaria ,lateriflora4 ,internally1 used for4--,chorea1 delirium1 convulsions1 neuralgia1 restlessness1 insomnia4 ,part used4--,the whole herb4 ,gather4--,late summer while in flower4 ,flowers 7when74--,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in moist places4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion1 one ounce to the pint4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,the infusion may be drank freely1 ,fluid extract1 dose1 half to one teaspoonful1 every two or three hours4 ,,slippery ,,elm4 ,red ,elm4 ,ulmus ,fulva4 ,internally1 used for4--,as a mucilage for stomach and bowel and urinary troubles when a mild1 soothing demulcent drink is needed2 in diarrhea1 dysentery1 coughs1 painful urination1 constipation4 ,externally1 used for4--,as a poultice4 ,part used4--,inner bark4 #ddj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,gather4--,early fall4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,april4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states1 in open elevated situations in rich firm soil4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion of two ounces to pint of water4 ,mucilage made by using six parts of the dried bark to one hundred of water and allow to steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,the infusion and mucilage may be taken freely4 ,the infusion can be injected for dysentery1 diarrhea1 gonorrhea1 gleet and leucorrhea4 ,mucilage is taken after poisoning to allay inflammation of the membranes1 etc4 ,eat bark or take prepared tablets for constipation4 ,,spearmint4 ,mentha ,viridis4 ,internally1 used for4--,nausea and vomiting1 internal and external scalding urine4 ,for fever is superior to peppermint4 ,externally1 used for4--,for piles4 ,part used4--,the herb4 ,gather4--,just as the flowers appear in dry weather1 and dry in the shade4 ,flowers 7when74--,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states in moist places4 ,prepared 7how74--,warm or cold infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,warm infusion1 a handful of the herb to a quart of water and used freely to allay fever in inflammations1 colds1 etc4 ,cold infusion is good in highly colored or scalding urine4 ,local1 saturate cotton with the strong infusion or diluted tincture1 and apply to piles2 use it hot4 ,,spikenard4 ,spignet4 ,pettymorrel4 ,pigeon-weed4 ,aralia ,racemosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,coughs1 colds1 chronic rheumatism1 syphilis4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,in dry rocky woods in ,united ,states4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction4 ,syrup4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,decoction1 used freely in above diseases4 ,it is an old home remedy4 ,a syrup can also be made of it4 ,,smartweed4 ,water ,pepper4 ,polygonum ,punctatum4 ,internally1 used for4--,suppressed menstruation1 to wash out the bladder1 good for gravel1 colds and coughs4 ,externally1 used for4--,fomentations4 ,part used4--,the whole herb4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,august and ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,about brooks and streams4 ,prepared 7how74--,an infusion or a tincture made from the fresh plant4 ,use cold water to make infusion4 ,fomentations1 simmer in water and vinegar4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion1 one to three ounces4 ,tincture1 one to two teaspoonfuls4 ,apply fomentations for colic1 bloating of abdomen2 used often with other plants externally4 ,for menstruation give half teaspoonful of the tincture four times a day a week before menstruation4 ,use small doses for other troubles4 ,,herb ,,department #dda ,,snake ,,root1 ,,virginia4 ,aristolochia ,serpentaria4 ,internally1 used for4--,sweating for feverish conditions where eruptions are tardy in coming out4 ,externally1 used for4--,for snake bites4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather 7when74--,may and ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,hill-sides1 in rich shady woods4 ,prepared 7how74--,powdered root4 ,infusion made by using four teaspoonfuls of the powdered root to a pint of water and let steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take two to three tablespoonfuls of the hot infusion every three to four hours4 ,dose of powdered root1 ten to twenty grains in hot water4 ,,solomon',s ,,seal4 ,convallaria ,multiflora4 ,internally1 used for4--,female weakness1 leucorrhea1 menorrhagia4 ,externally1 used for4--,poultice for piles4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,may and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in ,united ,states and ,canada1 sides of meadows1 high banks1 woods1 and mountain4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction1 use one ounce of the root to pint of water and boil4 ,poultice1 bruise the root4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the decoction1 one to two ounces4 ,take less when it is taken oftener1 as much as the stomach will bear4 ,make a poultice of the bruised root for piles and local inflammation4 ,,stone ,,root4 ,horse ,balm4 ,rich ,weed4 ,knob ,root4 ,hard ,hack4 ,collinsonia ,canadensis4 ,internally1 used for4--,cramps1 colic1 dropsy1 bladder troubles1 gravel1 leucorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,poultice for bruises1 blows1 wounds1 strains4 ,part used4--,the plant4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states and in ,canada4 ,prepared 7how74--,in infusion and poultice1 steep the root in a covered dish4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the infusion half to one ounce1 three or four times a day4 #ddb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,strawberry4 ,fragaria ,vesca4 ,internally1 used for4--,gravel1 gout1 irritable bladder1 nettle rash1 eruption4 ,part used4--,fruit1 roots1 and leaves4 ,gather4--,when ripe4 ,flowers 7when74--,spring2 ,april1 ,may and ,june4 ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,leaves are astringent and good in infusion for sore mouth1 diarrhea1 and dysentery4 ,infusion of the root is a good diuretic and is effective in difficult urination and gonorrhea4 ,drink freely4 ,,stramonium4 ,thorn-,apple4 ,stink ,weed4 ,jimson ,weed4 ,apple ,pern4 ,datura ,stramonium4 ,internally1 used for4--,used mainly for asthma4 ,externally1 used for4--,piles4 ,part used4--,leaves4 ,gather4--,when leaves are green and when flowers are in bloom4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,along roads1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,ointment4 ,the leaves should be dried for smoking4 ,it is rather dangerous4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for asthma1 the leaves are mixed with tobacco leaves and smoked4 ,it must be done carefully as it is poisonous4 ,the leaves are good to cure piles when rubbed on them1 or made into an ointment and used locally4 ,,sumach4 ,rhus ,glabra4 ,internally1 used for4--,sore mouth and throat1 quinsy1 diarrhea1 leucorrhea1 gonorrhea1 suppressed urine4 ,part used4--,bark and fruit4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,berries earlier4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,prepared 7how74--,make an infusion as usual4 ,use either bark or berries4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,fluid extract can be used and is safer2 in doses of ten drops three times a day4 ,the infusion will do as a gargle and a wash4 ,,sweet ,,flag4 ,calamus4 ,flag ,root4 ,sweet ,rush4 ,acorus ,calamus4 ,internally1 used for4--,disorders of the stomach1 flatulency1 dysentery1 colic4 ,,herb ,,department #ddc ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,late autumn or early spring1 wash clean and dry with moderate heat4 ,grows 7where74--,borders of small streams1 ponds1 wet meadows1 swamp4 ,prepared 7how74--,infusion made by scalding one ounce of the root in a pint of water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose3 ,one to three ounces1 warm1 for general troubles2 give hot for colic4 ,one-third to a teaspoonful of the root can be taken4 ,,st4 ,,john',s ,,wort4 ,hypericum ,perfoliatum4 ,internally1 used for4--,suppressed urine1 chronic urinary affections1 diarrhea1 menorrhagia1 hysteria1 etc4 ,externally1 used for4--,fomentations for caked breasts1 hard tumors1 bruises1 swellings1 stings and wounds4 ,part used4--,tops and flowers4 ,gather4--,when fresh4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,june to ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,in this country4 ,prepared 7how74--,ointment4 ,infusion of powder or blossoms4 ,infusion one ounce to one pint of boiling water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion1 one to two ounces1 three or four times daily or less4 ,powder2 dose1 thirty to sixty grains can be put in hot water and drank4 ,children's dose3 ,half to one teaspoonful4 ,it should be taken three or four times daily in regular full doses for chronic diseases1 and in half doses every two or three hours for acute diseases4 ,local4--,make an ointment of the tops and flowers1 or boil down the infusion until thick1 and make an ointment4 ,first way is the best4 ,,tansy4 ,tanacetum4 7,sometimes called double tansy74 ,internally1 used for4--,womb troubles and sweating1 amenorrhea1 dysmenorrhea1 hysteria4 ,part used4--,the whole herb4 ,gather4--,in the summer4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,cultivated and also grows wild4 ,prepared 7how74--,as an infusion and fomentation4 ,the oil can be bought4 ,to make infusion use one ounce of the plant to one pint of boiling water and let steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the infusion one to two ounces4 ,oil1 half to one drop4 ,this oil is dangerous1 so it must be taken carefully4 ,for dysmenorrhea1 take half ounce of infusion every hour or two4 ,same for hysteria4 ,for amenorrhea1 two ounces three times daily4 ,for sweating1 it should be taken in one to two-ounce doses and hot4 ,fomentations should be used hot and are good placed on the abdomen1 over the womb1 in painful menstruation4 #ddd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,turkey ,,corn4 ,wild ,turkey ,pea4 ,stagger-,weed4 ,corydalis ,formosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic1 diuretic and alterative1 for syphilis and scrofula4 7,eclectics esteem this a great remedy74 ,part used4--,root1 small round ball4 ,gather4--,while the plant is in flower4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,march4 ,grows 7where74--,in rich soils1 on hills and mountains1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,tincture4 ,infusion1 four teaspoonfuls of the powdered bulb to one pint of boiling water and let steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of the infusion1 one to three ounces three or four times daily4 ,tincture1 half to one teaspoonful4 ,tincture can be bought at a drug store4 ,,turnip1 ,,indian4 ,jack-in-the pulpit4 ,wild ,turnip4 ,dragon ,root4 ,arum ,triphyllum4 ,internally1 used for4--,expectorant and sweating purposes in chest troubles4 ,also good for sore mouth and sore throat if given in honey or syrup4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,from ,may to ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,common in ,south ,america in all moist and damp places4 ,prepared 7how74--,dry the root and powder it and give in honey or make into a syrup or given in powder4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,for sweating use powder in hot water1 ten grains three times a day or smaller dose oftener4 ,for bronchitis1 etc41 use in syrup or in honey1 three or four times a day1 five to ten grains at a dose4 ,same way for sore mouth and throat4 ,,true ,,unicorn ,,root4 ,star ,grass4 ,colic ,root4 ,ague ,root4 ,crow ,corn4 ,aletris ,farinosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,its tonic influence upon the womb to prevent a tendency to miscarriage1 for amenorrhea1 dysmenorrhea1 falling1 also for chlorosis4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,most parts of ,united ,states1 usually in dry sandy soils and barrens4 ,,herb ,,department #dde ,prepared 7how74--,powdered root4 ,tincture4 ,fluid extract4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,powdered root1 five to ten grains three times a day4 ,saturated tincture1 two to five drops1 three times a day4 ,fluid extract1 five to ten drops4 ,tincture and fluid extract can be bought at any drug store4 ,for the above diseases it should be taken regularly four times a day4 ,the fluid extract is the best form in which to take it and is often given by doctors4 ,,wahoo4 ,indian ,arrow ,wood4 ,burning-,bush4 ,spindle ,tree4 ,enonymus ,atropurpureus4 ,internally1 used for4--,dyspepsia1 torpid liver1 laxative1 tonic4 ,part used4--,the bark of the root4 ,gather4--,autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,june4 ,grows 7where74--,in woods and thickets4 ,prepared 7how74--,powder4 ,tincture4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of powder1 ten to twenty grains2 saturated tincture1 one to two teaspoonfuls2 extract1 one to five grains4 ,this is a good remedy2 smaller doses can be given every two hours for dyspepsia and liver complaint4 ,it is often combined with remedies1 like dandelion1 yellow dock1 burdock4 ,,wild ,,cherry4 ,prunus ,virginianus4 ,internally1 used for4--,tonic1 dyspepsia1 scrofula4 ,part used4--,the bark of the root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,may4 ,prepared 7how74--,powdered bark or infusion4 ,one ounce of bark to one pint of cold water to make infusion1 allow it to stand for a few hours4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,take of infusion one to three ounces four or five times a day4 ,dose of powdered bark1 one to two teaspoonfuls in hot water4 ,for tonic action and for dyspepsia it should be taken oftener and in half the given doses4 ,,wild ,,yam4 ,colic ,root4 ,dioscorea ,villosa4 ,internally1 used for4--,bilious colic4 ,part used4--,root4 ,gather4--,in autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states and in ,canada1 twining over bushes and fences1 thickets and hedges4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction of the root4 ,pour a pint of boiling water on two ounces of the bruised root1 let steep slowly for half hour1 strain4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,give half cupful of decoction every twenty minutes for bilious colic4 ,some have given half a pint at once in a severe case4 #ddf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,wormwood4 ,artemisia ,absinthium4 ,internally1 used for4--,worms1 jaundice1 dyspepsia1 amenorrhea and leucorrhea4 ,externally1 used for4--,bruises1 local inflammations4 ,part used4--,tops and leaves4 ,flowers 7when74--,in ,july and ,august4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states4 ,prepared 7how74--,fomentations4 ,an infusion is made by adding thirteen of the herbs to a pint of cold water4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,dose of infusion one to four teaspoonfuls4 ,use fomentations for bruises and local inflammation4 ,,wormseed4 ,goose ,foot4 ,stinking ,weed4 ,chenopodium ,anthelminticum4 ,internally1 used for4--,worms1 round worms4 ,part used4--,seeds and herb4 ,gather4--,in late autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,july to ,september4 ,grows 7where74--,united ,states1 in waste places4 ,prepared 7how74--,oil4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,four to eight drops of oil to be given night and morning1 for four or five days1 and then followed by a purgative4 ,combination3 ,oil of wormseed one ounce1 oil of tansy one ounce1 spirits of turpentine one and one-half ounce1 castor oil one pint4 ,dose for a child1 a teaspoonful every hour until it operates2 for an adult one tablespoonful4 ,powdered herb3 ,dose1 half to one teaspoonful4 ,,yarrow4 ,milfoil4 ,thousand ,leaf4 ,achillea ,millefolium4 ,internally1 used for4--,bleeding from the lungs1 kidneys1 piles1 dysentery1 menorrhagia4 ,part used4--,the herb4 ,flowers 7when74--,nearly whole summer4 ,grows 7where74--,europe and ,america in fields1 woods1 pastures4 ,prepared 7how74--,decoction1 half ounce of plant to six ounces of water and boil down to three ounces4 ,juice of the herb is also used4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,in menorrhagia either can be used1 as well as in other diseases4 ,tablespoonful of decoction every hour4 ,the expressed juice in two or three tablespoonful doses may be taken three times a day4 ,,herb ,,department #ddg ,,yellow ,,dock4 ,rumex ,crispus4 ,internally1 used for4--,skin disease1 scrofula1 syphilis1 scurvy4 ,externally1 used for4--,fresh root bruised in cream is good applied to ulcers1 tumors and itch4 ,part used4--,the root4 ,gather4--,early autumn4 ,flowers 7when74--,june and ,july4 ,grows 7where74--,in pastures1 dry fields1 etc4 ,prepared 7how74--,one ounce root to a pint of boiling water4 ,let steep4 ,diseases1 ,dose1 etc4--,one or two ounces1 three times a day2 or half ounce every three hours4 ,this is a good remedy4 ,some people should commence with smaller doses4 #ddh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,homeopathy ,,the ,,treatment ,,of ,,about ,,one ,,hundred ,,twenty ,,diseases ,,according ,,to ,,homeopathy ,in cities and in most towns ,homeopathic medicine will be found in drug stores in their special preparations4 ,some drug stores handle ,homeopathic medicines exclusively4 ,,medicines4--,homeopathic medicines should be kept in a dry cool place4 ,do not leave them standing open among odors or exposed to bright lights4 ,the following are among those common for home use3 ,list of ,remedies4 ,aconitum ,colocynthis ,phosphorus ,antimonium crudum ,cuprum metallicum ,pulsatilla ,antimonium tartaricum ,gelsemium ,rhus toxicodendron ,apis ,hepar ,sulphuricum ,sanguinaria ,arnica radix ,hyoscyamus ,sepia ,arsenicum ,ipecacuanha ,silicea ,belladonna ,lycopodium ,spigelia ,bryonia ,mercurius ,spongia ,chamomilla ,natrum muriaticum ,sulphur ,china ,nux ,vomica ,veratrum album ,cina ,opium ,cinchona 7see ,china7 ,phosphoric acid ,fluid for ,external ,use4 ,arnica4 ,calendula4 ,care of ,medicine in the ,sick ,room4--,use a clean tumbler and when not using cover the tumbler with a small saucer or piece of cardboard4 ,set it in a cool place and where it is free from odors1 as liquid medicines exposed are likely to take up such impurities4 ,,homeopathy #ddi ,,directions ,,for ,,using ,,homeopathic ,,medicines4 ,they are prepared in two forms1 ,dilutions and ,triturations 7powdered form74 ,from the triturations tablets are made4 ,when we write #c,x dil4 that means #c,x dilution2 when we write #c,x trit4 that means #c,x trituration4 ,the #c,x means or indicates the strength of the medicine4 ,we have different dilutions and triturations1 as ,,ix1 #b,x1 #c,x1 #d,x1 etc41 according to the strength of the medicine used and we say dil4 or trit41 for dilution or trituration1 depending upon the form to be used4 ,tablets are handier to use than the triturations or powder4 ,in this book when ,i write trituration ,i shall always expect you to use it in the form of tablets4 ,instead of giving directions in every disease how to prepare the medicine1 ,i will give it here4 ,when you use the medicine in the dilution 7liquid7 form1 you put ten to fifteen drops of the dilution 7say the #b,x or any one7 in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonsful everyone-half to one to two or three hours1 as the case may be1 according to the age of the patient1 etc4 ,this is for acute cases4 ,for chronic cases4--,you give medicine three or four times a day1 one to two teaspoonfuls at a time4 ,when you use it in trituration 7tablet7 form1 you give one to two tablets at a dose every one-half to one1 two or three hours1 etc4 ,in chronic cases three or four times a day1 one or two tablets4 ,for the beginning of a common cold4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and take two teaspoonsful every one-half hour for three doses1 then every three hours for twelve hours4 ,tincture of camphor in drop doses is also good4 ,if throat feels raw and sore4--,i give three tablets of ,mercurius bin4 #b,x trit4 7tablet form7 in alternation with the ,aconite for three doses4 ,then stop it4 ,,la ,,grippe4--,gelsemium ,,ix dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone-half to two hours4 ,feels sick1 achy and bad all over2 generally good at the beginning4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 if throat is raw and sore1 throbbing1 beating arteries1 tickling annoying hard cough4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,when throat is sore with much saliva1 sticky sweat which does not relieve4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,grip with cold on chest1 hurts to cough4 ,phosphorus #c,x dil4 ,in bronchial tubes under breast bones4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 stopped nose1 watery burning discharge2 feverish1 thirsty and restless2 chills and fever4 ,,stomatitis4--,meaning a simple inflammation of the mouth4 ,mercurius sol4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,give one to two every one to three hours1 according to the case4 #dej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,aphthae 7,thrush7 in ,children4--l ,mercurius sol4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,indicated when it extends downward and produces diarrhea4 ,give one tablet every four hours for a few days4 #b4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,give one tablet every two to four hours1 when the parts look bluish and livid1 with great weakness1 much thirst and restlessness1 with burning watery diarrhea4 ,in ,adults4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,give about two tablets every three hours when the edge of the tongue is ulcerated and whitish with violent burning pains4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,give two tablets every three hours1 when the ulcerated gums discharge a fetid matter2 loose teeth or teeth feel long1 much sticky saliva in mouth4 ,,glossitis4 ,inflammation of the tongue4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 if there is much fever1 fast pulse1 dry skin4 ,prepare3--,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 indicated in most cases4 ,take two tablets every two to four hours4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,teeth4--,chamomilla #a,x dil4 ,put ten drops in one-half glass full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours4 ,this is especially good in cross1 nervous1 teething babies4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 ,prepared and given as above stated4 ,when there is much fever1 dullness and stupor4 ,mercurius sol4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,when the teeth are sore and feel too long2 one to two tablets everyone to three hours4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,gums4--,hepar sulph4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 is good when teeth are ulcerated and decayed4 ,take one to two tablets every three hours4 ,or use1 ,mercurius sol4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 if there is much saliva in the mouth and teeth feel too long4 ,,uvula1 ,,inflammation ,,of4--,aconite #b,x di#a4 ,ten drops of this in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours1 when there is fever1 furred tongue1 dry and hot skin4 ,belladonna #c,x dil41 prepared and given same as ,aconite1 instead of ,aconite when the parts are red1 congested and painful4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,good when the parts are much swollen1 sore and very sensitive1 darkish1 with much sticky saliva in the mouth4 ,,throat1 ,,inflammation ,,of4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,ten drops in a glass one-half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours1 in the first stage attended by fever1 hot and dry skin4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,is better in second stage1 when there is some sweating1 parts are red and swollen that interfere with swallowing4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,given when there is much saliva with pain1 soreness and difficulty in swallowing4 ,,homeopathy #dea ,,pharyngitis1 ,inflammation of the ,pharynx4-- ,aconite #b,x dil41 ,belladonna #c,x dil41 and ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 according to symptoms given above4 ,,tonsils1 ,,tonsilitis ,,and ,,quinsy4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,in the first twenty-four hours when there is fever1 full pulse and dry skin4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 instead1 when there is much redness and swelling of the parts with much trouble in swallowing1 great pain4 ,prepared as above directed and given4 ,hepar ,sulph4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to two to three hours when suppuration is threatened and where there is constant throbbing and pain in the tonsil4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets everyone to three hours1 when the trouble continues after suppuration1 parts are dark red and much thick sticky saliva and foul breath4 ,,enlarged ,,tonsil 7,chronic74--,baryta ,carb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,take one to two tablets daily for some time4 ,,diphtheria4--,antitoxin is the best remedy4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,ten to fifteen drops in one-half glass of water and give two teaspoonfuls every one to two hours when there is fever1 marked inflammation of the tonsils1 no spots as yet1 red face and throbbing arteries4 ,kali bichrom #b,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,put ten to fifteen tablets in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls every one to two hours1 when the discharge is thick and stringy4 ,mercurius protoid #b,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,prepare and give same way as ,kali bichrom when membrane is dark1 foul odor1 tongue thick and pasty4 ,,esophagus1 ,,inflammation ,,of4--,aconite #b,x dil4 if there is much fever4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,if there is much local pain4 ,,gastritis1 ,,acute ,,inflammation4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,put ten drops or fifteen drops in a half-glass of water and give when there is active and violent inflammation with full and rapid pulse1 shivering and bilious vomiting4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,give one to two tablets every one to three hours4 ,where there is great soreness and burning1 much thirst1 vomiting1 dry1 red and cracked tongue4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to three hours4 ,when there is a dull pain and nausea1 but no active vomiting2 especially good in cases from drinking4 #deb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chronic ,,gastritis4--,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form71 one to two tablets four times a day when there is much emaciation and when there is much desire to vomit4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets after meals when it is caused by intemperance1 eating too highly seasoned food1 too much tea and coffee4 ,bowels are generally constipated4 ,pulsatilla #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets after meals1 when it is caused by rich1 greasy foods1 such as cakes1 pies1 puddings1 pork and greasy gravies4 ,carbo veg4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,two tablets after meals when there is much wind 7gas7 in the stomach4 ,bryonia alb4 #b,x dilution1 ten drops put in a glass half full of water and take two teaspoonfuls after every meal and before retiring1 when the stomach is sore to touch1 food feels like a load in the stomach1 with sour water coming up4 ,,heart-,,burn4--,nux vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form71 ,mercurius vivus #c,x trit4 7tablet form71 ,bryonia alb4 #b,x dil4 are main remedies4 ,,gastralgia 7,cardialgia74--,pains in the stomach4 ,nux vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 with pressure and cramps in the stomach1 more particularly if the patient uses coffee1 tea and liquors1 or is troubled with piles1 constipation1 with indoor life and headaches1 two tablets every half hour until better4 ,ignatia #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 especially for morose1 nervous females1 same dose as ,nux ,vomica1 and same way4 ,pulsatilla #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,two tablets every half hour until better4 ,when brought on by rich food1 as pork1 pies1 cakes4 ,it is especially good in blonde women with scanty and painful menstruation4 ,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet everyone to three hours4 ,it is especially good in brunette type with irregular and painful menstruation4 ,,vomiting4--,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,for acid vomiting1 one tablet dry on the tongue every fifteen minutes4 ,ipecac #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 for bilious vomiting4 ,cocculus #b,x dil4 for vomiting from riding4 ,ten drops in a half glass full of water2 take one teaspoonful every ten minutes until better4 ,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every ten minutes until better when the vomit is watery1 burning liquid1 patient is very restless and thirsty4 ,generally found in disease4 ,,enteritis4--,acute inflammation of the small intestines4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours4 ,when it is at the commencement1 caused by cold1 with dry skin1 dry tongue and fever4 ,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to two hours1 when the pains are burning1 tearing1 cutting in the bowels1 restless and anxious1 vomiting and thirsty4 ,,homeopathy #dec ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,prepare and give as usual4 ,when the ordinary symptoms are accompanied by delirium or spasms with throbbing head4 ,chamomilla #a,x dil4 ,for children during teething1 with foul green diarrhea4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets everyone to three hours with usual pains1 pasty1 coated tongue1 foul breath1 painful diarrhea with it4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to three hours4 ,caused by sudden suppression of piles1 especially in drinkers and high livers1 with lazy habits4 ,,large ,,intestine1 ,,inflammation4--,aconite #b,x dil4 at the beginning4 ,chilly1 fever1 hot dry skin1 usual symptoms and dose4 ,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to three hours1 with retching1 vomiting1 intense thirst1 great prostration4 ,mercurius viv4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 same dose as ,arsenicum4 ,stools are green and watery1 with much pain before and after stools4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 constipated bowels1 nausea and vomiting4 ,,dysentery ,,and ,,diarrhea4--,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to two hours when there is pain before stool and relieved by the passage4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 same dose1 etc4 ,when there is pain and it is not relieved by the passage1 stool is sometimes slimy1 bloody and very little in quantity4 ,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every one to three hours4 ,the person is very restless1 thirsty1 anxious1 vomiting1 and burning watery stool4 ,podophyllum #c,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water2 take two teaspoonfuls every hour or two2 especially good in children with large watery mealy stools of so large quantity of mealy liquid that the mother wonders where it all comes from4 ,mercurius corr4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 instead of ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when the bladder also is affected4 ,,cholera ,,infantum3--,chamomilla #a,x dil4 in teething children1 with sour mucous vomiting1 frequent greenish stools4 ,mercurius vivus #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,for mucous1 painful slimy stools1 child strains at every stool1 sometimes mixed with blood4 ,pain is not relieved by a stool4 ,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every one to three hours1 for watery burning vomiting and same kind of stools1 very restless1 thirsty and drawn looking4 #ded ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cholera ,,morbus4--,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets on tongue every fifteen minutes until better1 when there is watery burning vomiting1 with terrible thirst1 great prostration4 ,veratrum alb4 #b,x dil4 in water1 etc4 ,when there is vomiting with great prostration1 cold hands and feet1 cold sweat4 ,,appendicitis4--,aconite #b,x dil4 at the beginning4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 after the first twenty-four hours4 ,bryonia alb4 #b,x dil4 ,pains are sharp1 shooting1 better quiet4 ,can alternate with ,aconite or ,belladonna4 ,mercurius ,viv4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 given later4 ,,constipation4--,correct diet and habits4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,sulphur #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,opium #f,x dilution4 ,taken #d times daily4 ,,colic4--,colocynthis #a,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls every fifteen minutes until better4 ,when the pains are cutting1 pinching1 cramping1 as if the bowels were pierced with knives in the region of the navel and when the patient bends forward4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every half hour until better4 ,when there is constipation1 acid vomiting1 distended abdomen4 ,chamomilla #a,x dil4 ,colic in stomach region and is caused by bad food4 ,face flushed1 in teething children4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every hour1 when the pain is in the liver1 patient vomits much bile and has a diarrhea1 both bilious and fecal1 with straining4 ,podophyllum #c,x dil4 ,ten drops in a half glass of water1 two teaspoonfuls every hour when the liver is too active1 too much bile1 colic is aggravated by the bilious vomiting--jaundiced skin1 bitter taste in the mouth4 ,,painter',s ,,colic4--,opium #f,x dil4 ,as usual1 prepared1 and given every one to two hours1 when the constipation is obstinate1 hard abdomen1 with intense pain1 griping and pinching4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 same way4 ,when bowels feel constricted or seem as if grasped by the finger nails4 ,,homeopathy #dee ,,piles4--,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet after each meal and before retiring4 ,constipation with pain in the lower back and in the lower part of the rectum2 piles may protrude and be sore4 ,sulphur #f,x trit4 7tablet form7 ,tablet at night in connection with ,nux ,vomica in the morning4 ,aloes #c,x dil4 ,one drop of it four times a day when the piles are very painful1 and in the lower part of the bowels1 and lots of them4 ,,bowel ,,falling 7,prolapsus ani74--,tincture ,cina is good when caused by worms1 one-tenth to one drop of the tincture every two hours4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when caused by dysentery or loose bowels4 ,mercurius ,corr4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when caused by dysentery4 ,last two use #c,x2 one to two tablets every two hours4 ,,worms4--,tincture of ,cina from one-tenth drop to two drops four times a day for pin 7seat7 7thread worms7 and round worms4 ,symptoms4--,boring of the nose1 livid1 semi-circle under the eyes1 restless sleep1 cross1 etc4 ,,cholera ,,asiatic4--,aconite first stage4 ,tincture ,camphor in drop doses second stage every fifteen minutes4--,follow with ,arsenicum1 ,veratrum alb4 ,carbo veg4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 third stage4 ,,peritonitis4--,aconite #b,x dil4 at first4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet from7 when patient is thirsty1 very restless4 ,dose every hour4 ,bryonia alb4 #b,x dil4 ,prepare4 ,pains worse from motion1--cutting shooting2 constipated4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 ,later1 skin yellow1 coated pasty tongue4 ,,dropsy4--,after scarlet fever4 ,apis ,mel4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every two hours4 ,in feet1 ankles1 and abdomen4--,arsenicum alb4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every three hours4 ,,liver1 ,,inflammation 7,hepatitis7 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,prepare as usual and give1 etc4 ,when some fever2 lies on affected side4 ,severe pains when moved4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every two to four hours1 after first remedy1 when heavy odor from the breath1 dry mouth1 bitter taste1 yellow 7pasty7 coated tongue1 yellow color of skin4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form71 etc4 ,when severe pains in region of liver extending to the back2 nausea1 vomiting and constipation4 ,,liver1 ,,enlarged4--,phosphorus #c,x dil4 ,prepare and give two teaspoonfuls every four hours4 #def ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,biliousness1 ,,liver4--,with vomiting of bile and mucus use ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 one every three hours1 also from stimulants and over feeding4 ,sulphur #f,x trit4 7tablet form7 when associated with piles4 ,one tablet night and morning4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,two tablets four times a day1 when associated with white costive stools and depression of spirits4 ,,bilious ,,diarrhea4--,give ,podophyllum #c,x dil4 one drop every three hours4 ,,bilious ,,attacks4--,in children brought on by teething1 cold or anger give one drop of ,chamomilla #a,x dil4 every three hours4 ,chelidonium #c,x dil4 ,is good for chronic liver disease1 when there is a thick yellow coating on the tongue1 pains1 aching under right shoulder blade1 also constipation4 ,give two drops four times a day of #c,x dil4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,liver troubles of drinkers4 ,use two tablets every three hours4 ,,jaundice4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,beginning from taking cold4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,constipation prominent4 ,chamomilla ,,ix dil4 ,from fright1 anger1 teething4 ,,disease ,,of ,,the ,,respiratory ,,organs4--,coryza1 cold in the head4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 ,prepare as usual4 ,use first twenty-four hours4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet every hour for burning watery discharge from the nose2 nose stopped up1 discharge makes nose sore4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets everyone to three hours1 for thick mucous discharge4 ,,catarrh1 ,,chronic4--,sulphur #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,use tablets2 take about four times a day4 ,kali ,bich #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 thick crusts from ulcers in the nostrils1 one tablet four times a day4 ,,laryngitis1 7,inflammation of the ,larynx74-,aconite #b,x dil4 ,in first twenty-four hours2 give one to two drops every hour4 ,belladonna #b,x dil4 7second day7 after aconite2 give same way4 ,kali ,bich #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets everyone to three hours when hoarseness is present4 ,,chronic ,,laryngitis4--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,hepar sulph4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,phosphorus #c,x dil4 ,,homeopathy #deg ,,croup4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water1 and give two teaspoonfuls every fifteen minutes in alteration with ,spongia #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 one at a dose4 ,if there is no fever the ,spongia can be used alone4 ,cough is hard1 rasping1 barking1 sawing4 ,hepar sulph1 #c,x trit4 7tablet form71 ,this can be used in place of ,spongia in light haired children4 ,cough may be a little looser than the spongia cough4 ,,bronchitis1 ,,acute ,,and ,,chronic4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,ten drops1 etc4 ,one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours in first stage for the fever1 etc4 ,belladonna #b,x or #c,x dil41 etc41 same4 ,chilly1 dry throat and dry cough1 soreness1 and rawness beneath the breast bone1 pain in the head4 ,phosphorus #c,x dil4 etc1 ,constant cough1 pressing feeling under breast bone1 a little mucus expectorated4 ,tartar ,emetic #c,x trit4 7tablet form71 ,one tablet every four hours4 ,better for old people and chronic cases1 when the cough is loose and much rattling from mucus4 ,also good in children for capillary bronchitis4 ,,influenza4--,gelsemium #a,x dil4 generally at the beginning twenty-four hours one drop every hour4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 for sore throat4 ,phosphorus #c,x dil4 for bronchitis4 ,bryonia #b,x for the lungs4 ,,whooping-,,cough4 7,pertussis74--,belladonna #b,x or #c,x dil4 ,ten drops in a glass half full of water and two teaspoonfuls given every one to three hours for sudden tight1 violent cough1 with sore throat1 headache and nose bleed4 ,cuprum ,met4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every hour1 for the violent forms causing convulsions4 ,hyoscyamus #a,x dil4 ,ten drops in a half glass of water2 a dessertspoonful after each paroxysm until they get better4 ,this is indicated when the paroxysms are frequent but not so violent1 and when they are worse at night2 no fever1 mucus of a thick greenish color2 and when the cough produces a sparkle or spots before the eyes4 ,,pneumonia1 ,inflammation of the ,lungs4--,aconite #b,x dil41 etc4 every hour for first twenty-four hours4 ,bryonia #b,x dil41 etc4 ,given same way1 when the patient lies quietly1 hurts to move1 stitching pain in chest when coughing and attended by a pain in the head4 ,goes well after ,aconite4 ,aconite and ,bryonia are frequently alternated every hour4 ,phosphorus1 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet everyone to three hours4 ,tight cough1 with little mucus4 #deh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,pleurisy1 ,inflammation of the ,pleura4--,aconite #b,x dil41 etc41 one to two teaspoonfuls every hour1 for the chill and fever1 dry hot skin1 full bounding pulse1 shortness of breath4 ,first stage4 ,byronia #b,x dil4 ,one to two teaspoonfuls every hour4 ,head aches as if it would split open1 sharp stitching pain in the affected side4 ,constipation4 ,,pleurodynia1 7,intercostal ,neuralgia74--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,,endocarditis4--,inflammation of inner lining of the heart4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 ,spigelia #c,x dil4 ,cactus #c,x dil4 ,,angina ,,pectoris4--,cactus #b,x dilution4 ,spigelia #c,x dil4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,,palpitation4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,one drop4 ,arising from excitement4 ,chamomilla #a,x dil4 and ,nux ,vomica #c,x dil4 7tablet form7 caused from anger4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 for palpitation from indigestion4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 7light haired people74 ,,pulse ,,intermittent4--,give digitalis1 spigelia #b,x dil4 ,gelsemium #b,x dil4 ,,veins ,,varicose4--,hamamelis locally is good4 ,sulphur #f,x trit4 7tablet form7 for varicose ulcers4 ,,spleen1 ,,enlargement4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 two tablets three times a day4 ,china #c,x di64 ,two drops four times a day4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,one drop four times a day4 ,worse on motion and on touch4 ,,kidney 7,,nephritis74 7,inflammation of the ,kidneys74--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,ten drops in a glass half full of water and two teaspoonfuls everyone to two hours1 when there is much fever4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 can follow4 ,,bright',s ,,disease4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet four times a day4 ,,diabetes ,,mellitus4--,phosphoric acid #c,x dil4 ,two drops four times a day4 ,uranium nitrate #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet three times a day4 ,,homeopathy #dei ,,cystitis 7,inflammation of the ,bladder74--,acute and chronic4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 ,one drop everyone to two hours first twenty-four hours4 ,cantharis #c,x dil4 ,for painful urination1 and small amount2 one to two drops every two hours4 ,,renal ,,calculi4--,sand in the urine4 ,lycopodium #cj,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet three times a day1 for red sand4 ,sarsaparilla #b,x dil4 ,two drops three times a day for white sand4 ,berberis ,vulgaris 7tincture74 ,one drop four times a day for thick urine1 pain in the back running down to the bladder4 ,,hematuria4--7,blood in the urine74 ,aconite #b,x dil41 etc41 beginning1 when there is fever4 ,cantharis #c,x dil4 ,ten drops every two hours4 ,urine pains in passing little at a time4 ,terebinth #c,x dil4 ,when the urine has a good deal of blood in it4 ,,rheumatism4--,acute inflammatory4 ,aconite #b,x dil4 ,at first1 and when new joints are attacked4 ,belladonna #b,x or #c,x dil4 ,when the parts throb and beat1 and are swollen a bright red4 ,bryonia #bx dil4 ,pains are cutting1 lancinating4 ,worse on least motion and touch2 better by rest4 ,rhus tax #f,x dil4 ,parts sore and stiff1 but better1 for a time1 when moved a little4 ,opposite to ,bryonia4 ,,gout4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,at first for the fever4 ,colchicum #c,x dil4 every two hours4 ,for chronic and muscular ,rheumatism2 above remedies are good but given four times a day4 ,,erysipelas4--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,bright red color1 pain in head and eyes2 full throbbing1 bounding pulse4 ,rhus tax #f,x dil4 ,when swelling is dark and in the form of vesicles4 ,apis ,mel #b,x trit4 7tablet form7 for puffy swollen kind4 ,urine is generally light yellow color and lessened4 ,give a tablet generally every hour4 ,,acne4--,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,when caused by menstruation in dark haired women4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,for blondes1 and when caused by rich foods4 ,,hives4--,apis ,mel4 #b,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two tablets every two hours4 ,,itch4--,sulphur #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one tablet four times daily and sulphur ointment4 #dfj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,eczema4--,graphites #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,hepar sulph4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,rhus tox #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,,pemphigus4--,cantharis #c,x dil4 ,dose every two hours4 ,,psoriasis4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,rhus tox #f,x tablet4 ,,impetigo4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,rhus tox #f,x1 ,graphites #f,x4 ,,boils4--,belladonna #b,x dil4 ,hepar sulph #c,x tablets4 ,,carbuncle4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,,scurvy4--,carbo ,veg4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,mercurius #c,x tablet4 ,,scarlet ,,fever4--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls every two hours for usual kind4 ,apis ,mel4 #b,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two every three hours when the kidneys secrete less and there is some dropsy4 ,,measles4--,aconite #b,x dil4 in the beginning4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 for sore throat1 dry spasmodic cough1 headache delirium4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,when lungs are sore and hurts much to cough4 ,,chicken ,,pox4--,aconite #b,x dil4 for fever stage4 ,rhus tox #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,tablet every three hours4 ,,small ,,pox4--,aconite #b,x dil4 for fever4 ,tartar ,emetic #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 #b ,tablets every two hours after fever is low4 ,,fever1 ,,intermittent1 ,,ague1 ,,etc4--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,natrum ,mur4 #cj,x trit4 7tablet form7 especially after ,quinine has failed4 ,,infantile ,,remittent ,,fever4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,mercurius #c,x tablet4 ,,inflammatory ,,continued ,,fever4--,aconite #b,x dil4 for the fever4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one every two to three hours for the stomach4 ,,homeopathy #dfa ,,typhoid ,,fever4--,gelsemium #a,x dil4 ,ten drops in a half glass1 etc41 #b teaspoonfuls every hour1 generally good in beginning stage4 ,arsenicum #c,x4 trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two everyone to three hours1 later when there is sunken countenance and eyes2 dry1 cracked1 tongue1 burning thirst1 restless1 burning and involuntary diarrhea4 ,rhus tox #c,x dil4 ,delirium1 nose bleed1 sordes on teeth1 brown dry tongue1 wants to change position often1 muttering1 drowsy sleep1 picking at things4 ,,yellow ,,fever4--,tincture ,camphor drop doses every hour followed by ,belladonna and ,arsenicum4 ,,congestion ,,of ,,brain4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,prepare1 and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to two hours4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,prepare and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to two hours4 ,when head bounds and throbs much4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,aggravated by motion2 more fullness in the forehead2 bilious temperament4 ,,brain1 ,,inflammation ,,of4--,aconite #b,x dil4 at beginning4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,this follows well after ,aconite4 ,chamomilla #b,x4 ,good in teething children4 ,,cord1 ,,inflammation ,,of 7,myelitis74--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,at beginning4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 and ,bryonia #b,x dil4 following4 ,,spotted ,,fever 7,cerebro-,spinal ,meningitis74--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,,ap ,,oplexy4--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,when arteries beat violently at first4 ,,water ,,on ,,the ,,brain 7,acute ,hydrocephalus74--,helleborus nig4 #c,x dil4 ,,headache 7,cephalalgia74--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,one to two drops every half hour until better4 ,pounding throbbing headache1 eyes red1 and pain4 ,bryonia1 #b,x dil4 same way4 ,stomach trouble1 headache1 worse on motion1 in forehead1 full forehead1 bilious feeling4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,one to two every one-half to two hours4 ,begins in morning after eating1 nausea1 especially when from too much coffee1 liquor1 etc4 ,gelsemium #b,x dil4 ,for nervous headache4 #dfb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,sick ,,headache4--,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,vomiting 7bilious7 worse from motion4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,blondes with menstrual troubles4 ,iris vers4 #b,x dil4 ,ten drops in water4 ,bilious sick headache1 frequent nausea and vomiting4 ,sanguinaria #b,x dil4 ,ten drops1 etc4 ,dose every fifteen minutes to an hour4 ,stomach sick headache4 ,nausea and vomiting of stomach material1 sick waves from stomach to head4 ,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form7 for brunettes2 bilious jaundiced appearance4 ,spigelia #b,x dil4 ,neuralgic headache1 one sided1 in one eye1 heart palpitates4 ,,convulsions1 ,,in ,,children4--,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,ten drops in a half glass of water1 one teaspoonful every half hour to one hour4 ,flushed face with wandering look1 half open1 staring eyes4 ,chamomilla #b,x dil4 ,spasms during teething1 screaming1 tossing1 restless sleep1 irritable cross children4 ,cina #a,x dil4 ,two drops every half hour4 ,when caused by worms4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,when caused by indigestion from a hearty meal2 constipated bowels4 ,,st4 ,,vitus' ,,dance 7,chorea74--,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 emaciated1 tired girls1 weak4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 suited to rugged looking girls1 with rush of blood to the head4 ,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 constipated1 stomach bad4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,for blonde girls1 menstrual troubles4 ,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,for brunettes1 menstrual troubles4 ,,neuritis 7,inflammation of the ,nerves74--,aconite #b,x dil4 when caused from cold or congestion4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 sore to touch and movement4 ,arnica #b,x dil4 when caused by injury1 ,rhus tox ex trit4 7tablet form7 when caused by strain4 ,,neuralgia or pain in the nerves1 ,tic douloreux infra-orbital4 ,facial1 intercostal1 sciatic1 etc4 ,aconite #c,x dil4 when caused by cold1 fever1 hot dry skin4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,beating throbbing pain1 red parts1 faceache1 pain in the eyeballs1 bright eyes4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 tablet form4 ,periodical in character1 burning pain1 relieved temporarily by heat1 aggravated by cold4 ,,homeopathy #dfc ,,toothache4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,fever1 heat1 and from cold or wet4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when cold brings on a paroxysm or aggravates the pain4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,throbbing pain1 great in extent1 aggravated by heat4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,hollow teeth1 ulcerated1 feel too long4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,persons of blonde type1 menstrual troubles4 ,,sciatica4--,rhus tox #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,pains better on motion1 must move4 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 must keep quiet4 ,arsenicum #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 restless1 burning1 shooting pains4 ,,lumbago4--,rhus tox #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,bryonia #b,x dil4 ,,palpitation ,,of ,,the ,,heart4--,nux ,vomica #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 from over eating1 drinking1 sedentary life4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,blondes who have menstrual troubles also when caused by fat greasy foods4 ,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,brunette type1 womb troubles4 ,,eyes1 ,simple ,inflammation of4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,first stage4 ,belladonna #c,x dil4 ,second stage4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when there is a thick discharge4 ,,eyes1 weak and watery4--,ruta #c,x dil4 7may need glasses74 ,,eyes1 stye on lids4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,four times daily4 ,,ears1 boils in the canal4--,belladonna #c,x dil4 hourly doses4 ,hepar sulph4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when suppuration 7pus formation7 appears4 ,,ear1 inflammation or4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,first stage1 followed by ,belladonna #c,x tablet2 then ,hepar sulph4 #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 or ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,,diseases ,,of ,,women4 ,,metritis1 7inflammation of the womb7--,aconite #b,x dil4 followed by ,belladonna #c,x dil4 when the skin is moist4 ,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form7 when there is a thick discharge4 ,,menses1 suppression of4--,aconite #c,x dil4 when caused by cold4 ,caulophyllum #c,x dil4 can alternate this with aconite every hour4 #dfd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,ovary1 inflammation of4--,aconite #b,x dil4 ,apis ,mel #b,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,these can be alternated4 ,,dysmenorrhea1 ,painful ,menstruation4--,cocculus #b,x dil4 ,put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls every fifteen minutes4 ,caulophyllum #c,x dil4 can be used if ,cocculus fails4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 used in blondes4 ,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form7 used in brunettes4 ,,menorrhagia 7too much flow74--,sabina #c,x dil4 pains between sacrum and pubic bones most1 bright red blood4 ,ipecac #c,x dil4 especially when there is much nausea4 ,china #c,x dil4 especially when it is a chronic case4 ,,whites1 ,leucorrhea4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,in blondes4 ,sepia #f,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,in brunettes4 ,china #c,x dil4 ,when it follows loss of blood1 long sickness1 malaria1 etc4 ,,mumps4--,mercurius #c,x trit4 7tablet form74 ,tablet everyone to three hours4 ,pulsatilla #c,x dil4 ,when it goes down4 ,give every hour4 ,,night ,,sweats4--,china #b,x dil4 and ,phosphoric acid #c,x dil4 ,these can be used alternately1 giving each one three times a day4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dfc ,,patent ,,medicines ,,and ,,secret ,,formulae ,about ,one ,hundred and ,twenty ,medicines in ,common ,use1 ,how to ,prepare ,them and ,their ,approximate ,cost4 ,in giving the following recipes and formulae to the public1 we wish to offer a word of explanation4 ,many1 in fact1 most of the above are the exact formulae4 ,others were secured from analysis by reliable institutions and you need entertain no doubt whatever as to their reliability as far as chemical analysis could determine their ingredients4 ,some of the patent medicines are changed a trifle from time to time to conform with the ,pure ,food ,laws1 etc4 ,we can supply many others not in this list and will be pleased to do so to our subscribers at any time upon request4 ,,allen',s ,,world',s ,,hair ,,restorer4 ,sulphur l-#a_/b drams ,plumbi ,acetatis #b drams ,glycerin #c ounces ,water1 flavored to make #f-a_/d ounces ,dissolve the plumbi acetatis in the water then add the glycerin and sulphur4 ,any aromatic water may be used for making the restorer4 ,the above amount would cost about #bj cents4 ,,relief ,,for ,,asthma4 ,powdered ,lobelia #a ounce ,powdered ,stramonium ,leaves #a ounce ,powdered ,saltpeter #a ounce ,powdered ,black ,tea #a ounce ,mix and sift4 ,burn and inhale the fumes4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,anti-,,constipation ,,pad4 ,podophyllum #c ounces ,aloes1 powdered #a_/b ounce ,extract ,colocynth compound1 powdered #a_/b ounce ,croton ,oil #a dram ,oil of ,sassafras #a dram ,black ,root #a_/b ounce ,lady's ,slipper #a_/b ounce ,mix4 ,wear pad directly below pit of stomach4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 #dff ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,blood ,,and ,,liver ,,regulator4 ,potassii ,iodidi #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,senna #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,cascara ,sagrada #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,sarsaparilla #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,stillingia #a_/b ounce ,simple syrup to make #h ounces ,dose3 ,one teaspoonful three times daily4 ,this is conceded by all to be one of the finest combinations for regulating blood and liver known4 ,the above amount would cost about #ge cents4 ,,ayer',s ,,cherry ,,pectoral4 ,acetate of ,morphia #c grains ,tincture ,sanguinaria #b drams ,wine ,antimony #c drams ,wine ,ipecac #c drams ,syrup ,wild ,cherry #c ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,salve ,,for ,,boils ,,and ,,old ,,sores4 ,rosin #a ounce ,beeswax #a ounce ,mutton ,tallow #d ounces ,copper ,acetate #a dram ,melt the rosin1 tallow and wax together1 then add the copper acetate1 stir until cool4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,ayer',s ,,hair ,,vigor4 ,plumbi ,acetate #c drams ,flowers of ,sulphur #b drams ,glycerin #ad drams ,water enough to make #a quart ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,burns ,,and ,,scalds4 ,raw ,linseed ,oil #c ounces ,lime ,water #c ounces ,acidi ,carbolici #ae drops ,this preparation for burns is used in all hospitals and is prescribed every day by the best physicians in the ,united ,states4 ,the above amount would cost about #bj cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dfg ,,ayer',s ,,sarsaparilla4 ,fluid ,extract ,sarsaparilla #c ounces ,fluid ,extract ,queen's ,root4 #c ounces ,fluid ,extract ,rumex ,crispus #b ounces ,fluid ,extract ,mandrake #b ounces ,sugar #a ounce ,iodide ,potassium #ij grains ,iodide ,iron #aj grains ,the above would cost about #a4jj4 ,,for ,,ague1 ,,chills ,,and ,,fever4 ,quinine #b drams ,tincture ,chloride ,iron #f drams ,simple ,syrup #b ounces ,fowler's ,solution ,arsenic #abh drops ,glycerin to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful three times a day in chronic ague4 ,the above amount would cost about #fj cents4 ,,royal ,,catarrh ,,cure4 ,muriate of ,berberine #j4fe parts ,acidi ,carbolici #a4ce parts ,common ,salt #ih4jj parts ,total 7parts by weight7 #ajj4jj parts ,the above amount would cost about #ae cents4 ,,for ,,catarrh ,,of ,,long ,,standing4 ,menthol #aj grains ,gum ,camphor #aj grains ,chloroform #aj drops ,oil ,petrolatum #h ounces ,this prescription is used by the most successful specialists and physicians4 ,you can have this filled for about #be cents and the aboline atomizer1 which is used in administering the medicine1 can be bought cheaply4 ,,barker',s ,,bone ,,and ,,nerve ,,liniment ,,for ,,man ,,or ,,beast4 ,cures rheumatism1 sprains1 bruises1 chilblains1 etc4 ,we have made an examination of the foregoing liniment and find it to be essentially a liquid petroleum product1 containing large quantities of camphor and turpentine1 and with smaller quantities of oil of tar and probably oil of thyme4 ,the bottle is square and deeply paneled and holds two fluid ounces of a dark colored fluorescent liquid4 ,the following formula1 according to ,h4 ,w4 ,snow1 makes a preparation not to be easily distinguished from the original3 ,camphor #gj grains ,oil of ,tar #a_/b fluid dram ,oil of ,thyme #a fluid dram ,oil ,terebenthene #b fluid drams ,franklin ,oil 7,black oil1 lubricating oil7 sufficient to make #b fluid ounces ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 #dfh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,catarrh ,,ointment4 ,eucalyptol #d drops ,terebene #h drops ,menthol #d grains ,cosmaline to make4 #a ounce ,mix4 ,good4 ,this ointment will cure any ordinary catarrhal trouble of the nasal cavities unless too far advanced4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,laxative ,,bromo-,,quinine ,,tablets4 ,aloin #a_/i grain ,podophyllin #a_/i grain ,sodii ,bicarbonatis #a grain ,quinine ,sulphate #a grain ,acetanilid #b grains ,mix4 ,the above makes one capsule4 ,would cost about #be cents for #be capsules4 ,,cathartic ,,and ,,sure ,,cure ,,for ,,constipation4 ,fluid ,extract ,rhamnus ,purshiana #a ounce ,syrup ,rhubarb #a ounce ,simple ,syrup #b ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful four times a day4 ,is a sure cure for constipation and the very best cathartic and laxative4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,brinkerhoff ,,system ,,of ,,treating ,,piles ,,and ,,other ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,rectum4 ,there have been so many inquiries of late concerning the above treatment that we deem it a duty to tell our readers1 as nearly as possible1 of what the alleged specific treatment consists4 ,the following is the ,brinkerhoff secret pile remedy or injection3 ,carbolic ,acid #a ounce ,olive ,oil #e ounces ,zinci ,chloridi #h grains ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,inject into the largest piles1 eight drops2 into the medium sized piles from four to six drops2 into small piles from two to three drops2 into club-shaped piles near the anal orifice two drops4 ,he directs hot sitz baths for cases where violent pains follow an injection4 ,he recommends an interval of from two to four weeks between each injection4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dfi ,,coughs4 ,hydrochlorate ,ammonia #a dram ,syrup ,pruni ,virginani #a ounce ,syrup ,squills #a ounce ,tincture ,opii ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,syrup ,tolu #a_/b ounce ,syrup ,rock ,candy to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful every three to four hours4 ,this cough remedy is simple1 but very effective remedy for coughs1 such as are generally experienced after catching a severe cold4 ,keep bowels open with good cathartic4 ,the above amount would cost about #de cents4 ,,colic1 ,,cholera ,,and ,,diarrhea4 ,laudanum #b drams ,oil ,cloves #ae drops ,oil ,cassia #ae drops ,compound ,tincture ,catechu #d drams ,alcohol to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful every ten minutes to produce vomiting4 ,this prescription is said to be one hundred years old1 and has cured thousands of dysentery and diarrhea1 as well as other bowel troubles4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,lydia ,,pinkham',s ,,compound4 ,high ,cranberry ,bark #a_/b pound ,partridge ,berry ,vine #a_/b pound ,poplar ,bark #a_/d pound ,unicorn ,root #a_/d pound ,cassia #a_/d pound ,beth ,root #c ounces ,sugar #c pounds ,alcohol #a pint ,water1 sufficient quantity4 ,reduce the six first named ingredients to ,number ,forty powder1 add boiling water enough to cover1 let stand till cold1 and then percolate with water until two and one-half gallons of liquid are obtained4 ,to this add the sugar1 bring to a boil1 remove from the fire1 strain1 and when cold add the alcohol4 ,the above amount would cost about #b4gj or about #dj cents per pint4 ,,croup4 ,powdered ,alum #b drams ,honey ,strained #a_/b ounce ,syrup ,simple #a ounce ,mucilage ,acacia to make #b ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,take one teaspoonful as required4 ,the above amount would cost about #cj cents4 #dgj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,smith',s ,,electric ,,oil4 ,chloroform #a ounce ,sassafras ,oil #b ounces ,linseed ,oil #h ounces ,cotton ,seed ,oil #a pint ,mix4 ,the above1 nearly two pints1 would cost about #fj cents4 ,,earache4 ,tincture ,opium #a dram ,olive ,oil #a_/b ounce ,glycerin #a_/b ounce ,mix4 ,this is another prescription you should have made up and keep on hand1 as children are very subject to earache1 especially in the winter4 ,the above amount would cost about #ae cents4 ,,bull',s ,,blood ,,syrup4 ,potas4 ,iodid #ab drams ,red ,iodide of ,mercury #b grains ,tincture of ,poke ,root #c drams ,compound ,syrup of ,stillingia #f ounces ,simple ,syrup to make #a pint ,mix4 ,the above1 about three #h-ounce bottles1 would cost about #a4be4 ,,sore ,,eyes4 ,acetate ,lead #b grains ,sulphate ,zinc #b grains ,glycerin #a dram ,pure ,water #a ounce ,mix4 ,good4 ,drop a few drops in the eye1 once or twice daily4 ,for inflamed or granulated sore eyes there is no better remedy4 ,the above would cost about #be cents4 ,,california ,,liniment4 ,tincture ,myrrh #a ounce ,tincture ,capsici #a ounce ,sweet ,spirits ,nitre #a ounce ,sulph4 ,ether #a ounce ,chloroform #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,arnica #a ounce ,oil ,spearmint #b drams ,oil of ,wintergreen #b drams ,oil ,lobelia #a dram ,aqua ,ammonia #a_/b ounce ,alcohol to make #a quart ,mix4 ,the above1 about four #h-ounce bottles1 would cost about #a4ej4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dga ,,constipation4 ,fluid ,extract ,cascara ,sagrada #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,wahoo #a ounce ,neutralizing ,cordial #b ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,one-half teaspoonful three times a day 7more or less74 ,this prescription is one of ,dr4 ,john ,pitzer's of ,st4 ,louis1 dean of the faculty of the ,missouri ,medical ,college4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,cancer ,,paste4 ,i will tell you how ,i made it for the last twenty-three years4 ,take equal parts 7by weight7 of chloride of zinc1 pulverized bloodroot1 and wheat flour2 mix well1 add enough water to form a paste2 spread the paste1 just the size of the sore1 on a rag and apply1 put olive oil around the ulcer before applying1 in order to protect the sound tissues4 ,leave the paste on as long as the patient can bear it4 ,then remove and if convenient apply a mild poultice or salve4 ,in six or eight days the cancer will come out2 if it leaves a smooth and healthy surface1 all is well2 if not1 repeat the application until all diseased tissue is removed4 ,this has never failed me1 but remember that many so-called cancers are not cancers at all2 then again1 some are so malignant that this paste and all others will not cure1 but all the cases ,i have had for twenty-three years were healed4 ,one that ,i have on hand now1 on the lower lip of a man thirty-four years old1 is stubborn1 but ,i hope it will finally yield4 ,i will be pleased to furnish any further information in my power4--,jer4 ,hess1 ,m4 ,d41 in ,med4 ,world4 ,arsenic #b ounces ,sulphur #b ounces ,zinc ,sulphate #b ounces ,rochelle ,salts #b ounces ,of each equal parts2 add yolk of one egg1 till of the consistence of paste2 bake with slow heat1 until dry1 and then pulverize4 ,when desired for use mix again with egg1 and apply as paste or on cloth4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,colic ,,in ,,infants4 ,dewee's ,carminative #a ounce ,dose3 ,one week old1 three to five drops2 one month old1 five to ten drops2 three months old1 ten to twenty drops4 ,one ounce would cost about #ae cents4 #dgb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,lombard ,,secret ,,cancer ,,remedies4 ,dr4 ,j4 ,l4 ,horr says in ,boston ,medical and ,surgical ,journal3 ,having without solicitation on my part1 become possessed of the knowledge of the 'secret remedies' employed by the late ,doctor ,lombard1 the 'famous cancer doctor' of ,maine1 ,i feel it my privilege1 as a member of a scientific profession that has only for its object the advancement of knowledge and the relief of suffering to make a simple statement of the remedies and methods which were employed in the so-called 'treatment of cancer4' ,the remedy employed1 if the cancer was small1 was the inspissated juice of leaves of the phytolacca decandra 7garget7 which was applied in the form of a plaster until sloughing took place4 ,the after treatment was some dressing like simple cerate4 ,if the tumor had attained considerable size1 ,dr4 ,lombard first used a paste composed of chloride of zinc and pulverized sanguinaria until an eschar was produced and then the same plaster as before was applied until the mass sloughed away4 ,the knowledge of these remedies was given to me by ,dr4 ,lombard himself1 while ,i was attending him during his last illness and a few days before his death4 ,,corns4 ,salicylic ,acid #a dram ,muriate ,ammonia #a dram ,acetic ,acid #a_/b dram ,lanoline #a dram ,white ,wax #a dram ,lard to make #a ounce ,mix4 ,excellent remedy4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,carter',s ,,little ,,liver ,,pills4 ,for headache1 torpid liver1 constipation1 and the complexion take one pill every night4 ,as a purgative take four to eight4 ,weight of twelve pills about seven and one-half grains of which probably two to two and one-half grains is sugar coating4 ,they contain ,podophyllin and aloes made into a pill and coated with sugar4 ,on the above we deduce the following formula as closely resembling the original3 ,podoph 7resin7 #a-a_/b grains ,aloes 7,socotrine7 #c-a_/b grains ,mucilage of ,acacia sufficient ,mix2 divide into twelve pills and coat with sugar4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,for ,,diarrhea1 ,,flux ,,and ,,dysentery4 ,to one teaspoonful of ,epsom ,salts add eight drops of laudanum in one-fourth glass of water4 ,an excellent medicine4 ,the above amount would cost about #e cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dgc ,,castoria4 ,senna #d drams ,manna #a ounce ,rochelle ,salts #a ounce ,fennel ,seed #a-a_/b drams ,sugar #h ounces ,oil of ,wintergreen sufficient ,boiling ,water1 enough to make #h fluid ounces or a half-pint4 ,pour the water over the ingredients1 then cover and macerate until cool1 after which strain1 add the #h ounces of sugar and dissolve by agitation2 add enough oil of wintergreen for suitable flavoring4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,dyspepsia ,,tonic4 ,tincture ,gentian ,compound #b ounces ,tincture ,rhubarb #b ounces ,tincture ,ginger #a_/b ounce ,essence ,peppermint #b drams ,sodium ,bicarbonate #a_/b ounce ,water to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful after meals4 ,for acute cases of indigestion where the stomach and bowels are full and distended1 or sour stomach and spitting up of food1 this will relieve at once2 and with continued use relieve entirely4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,madame ,,rupert',s ,,face ,,bleach4 ,analysis assigns the following composition to this cosmetic3 ,corrosive ,sublimate #a grain ,tincture of ,benzoin #g grains ,water #aj ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #ae cents4 ,,to ,,remove ,,blotches ,,and ,,pimples ,,from ,,the ,,face4 ,acidi ,carbolici #bj drops ,powdered ,borax #a dram ,listerine #a ounce ,alcohol #a ounce ,aqua ,rose to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,for young ladies1 this will prove more beneficial than any face preparation on the market4 ,it is very refreshing and will remove black heads1 tan and blemishes1 leaving the skin clear and smooth4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,chamberlain',s ,,colic1 ,,cholera1 ,,and ,,diarrhea ,,remedy4 ,tincture ,capsici #b-a_/b ounces ,tincture ,camphor #b ounces ,tincture ,guaicum #a-a_/b ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 #dgd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,female ,,regulator4 ,carbonate ,iron #a ounce ,tincture ,gentian ,compound #b ounces ,powdered ,rhubarb #a_/b ounce ,powdered ,cinchona #a ounce ,mix4 ,add to one pint ,sherry ,wine4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful three to four times a day4 ,we warrant this to be one of the best tonics that can be procured for general female weaknesses4 ,the above amount exclusive of pint of sherry wine1 would cost about #ej cents4 ,,cuticura ,,ointment4 ,the much advertised ,cuticura ,ointment has been found to consist 4of a base of petroleum jelly1 colored green1 perfumed with oil of bergamot and containing two per cent of carbolic acid4 ,four ounces would cost about #be cents4 ,,flux4 ,prepared ,chalk #b drams ,tincture ,catechu #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,opii #a_/b ounce ,aqua ,cinnamon to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,one-half to one teaspoonful every three hours4 ,for adults1 only4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,cuticura ,,resolvent4 ,this preparation is said to be3 ,aloes1 ,socot #a dram ,rhubarb ,powdered #a dram ,potas4 ,iodidi #cf grains ,spirits ,frumenti #a pint ,macerate over night and filter4 ,the above amount exclusive of whisky would cost about #ae cents4 ,,for ,,fever4 ,quinia ,sulp #ej grains ,capsicum #f grains ,it will make twenty-five capsules4 ,mix4 ,dose3 ,one every three hours4 ,this has been used for years4 ,you should keep the bowels open to remove the cause4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dge ,,ely',s ,,cream ,,balm4 ,this is a proprietary article1 largely advertised in the ,eastern states1 and meets with rapid sales and is used for catarrh4 ,the directions are to dip the little finger into the balm and insert up the nostrils giving two or three inhalations4 ,it is as follows3 ,thymol #c grains ,bismuth ,carbonatis #ae grains ,oil of ,wintergreen #b minims ,vaselin to make #a ounce ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,for ,,sore ,,throat4 ,listerine #b ounces ,glycerin #a_/b ounce ,pure ,water to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,use as a gargle4 ,this will cure any ordinary case1 but do not mistake sore throat for diphtheria4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,fellow',s ,,hypophosphites4 ,glucose #a lb4 ,simple ,syrup #a pint ,hypophosphite ,calcium #abh grains ,hypophosphite ,potassium #dh grains ,ferri ,sulp #dh grains ,sulphate ,manganese #cb grains ,sulphate ,quinine #ad grains ,sulphate ,strychnine #b grains ,water sufficient ,dissolve the calcium and potassium hypophosphites in two fluid ounces of warm water4 ,add to one ounce of water1 three fluid ounces of the syrup and dissolve in the mixture1 by the aid of heat1 the remainder of the salts4 ,mix the solutions and set by a few hours1 covered1 to deposit the sulphate of calcium which is formed4 ,filter into bottle containing the remainder of the syrup1 wash the residue with an ounce of boiling water1 mix filtrate and washings with the syrup2 dissolve the glucose in the mixture1 and add through the filter enough water to make two pints4 ,the formula would be improved by substituting for the glucose1 a refined extract of malt like that prepared by ,gebe1 in ,germany4 ,the proportion of the medicinal ingredients in the syrup it is true is small2 ,i shall not warrant it to perform miracles of cure4 ,it is simply offered as a substitute for ,fellow's ,hypophosphites2 whatever therapeutic efficiency that nostrum has1 we may count upon obtaining equally from this syrup4 ,the above1 about four pints1 would cost about #a4jj4 ,,general ,,tonic4 ,citrate of ,iron and ,quinine #b drams ,simple ,syrup #b ounces ,pure ,water #b ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful four times a day4 ,this tonic is good to build up the system and to make rich1 new blood4 ,people who feel tired and do not rest well at night cannot use a better remedy4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 #dgf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,genuine ,,white ,,oil ,,liniment4 ,carbonate of ,ammonium #ai drams ,camphor #bj drams ,oil of ,turpentine #ba drams ,oil of ,origanum #bj drams ,castile ,soap #ai drams ,water to make #a-a_/b pints ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #fj cent4 ,,headache4 ,acetanilid #afj grains ,citrate ,caffein #a dram ,sodae ,bicarbonatis #ae grains ,tartaric ,acid #e grains ,simple ,elixir to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,one-half to one teaspoonful half hour apart for two doses4 ,two doses of this remedy will generally relieve any headache4 ,be careful of this4 ,it is good but all these are sometimes dangerous4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,good ,,samaritan ,,liniment4 ,oil of ,sassafras #b drams ,oil of ,hemlock #b drams ,spirits of ,turpentine #b drams ,tincture of ,capsicum #b drams ,tincture of ,myrrh #a ounce ,laundanum #b drams ,oil of ,origanum #b drams ,oil of ,wintergreen #a dram ,gum ,camphor #a_/b troy ounce ,chloroform #c drams ,alcohol1 to make #a pint ,mix4 ,the above amount1 about twenty ounces1 would cost about #ij cents4 ,,heartburn4 ,tincture ,nucis ,vomicae #a ounce ,dose3 ,take five drops three times a day before meals4 ,this is good4 ,the above amount would cost about #ae cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dgg ,,grandmother',s ,,own ,,cough ,,remedy4 ,one green paneled bottle contains seven and one-half fluid ounces of a brownish-yellow1 semi-clear1 very sweet1 thickish liquid1 of a tarry odor1 and pronounced taste and smell of chloroform4 ,from a close examination we have ascertained that an exactly similar preparation is easily made ,in the following way3 ,rub well together3-- ,liquid ,tar #e grains ,fluid ,extract ,hemlock #a fluid dram ,powdered ,white ,sugar #b ounces av4 and add ,alcohol #a_/b fluid ounce ,aquae #a-a_/b fluid ounces ,molasses #c ounces av4 ,fluid ,extract ,ipecac #h minims ,mix well and add finally ,chloroform #a fluid dram ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,heart ,,diseases1 ,,fluttering1 ,,palpitation1 ,,etc4 ,tincture ,digitalis #b drams ,elixir ,valerian #a ounce ,simple ,syrup to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful at once4 ,in ten minutes another1 and afterward every four hours for twenty-four hours or less4 ,when there is fluttering or palpitation of the heart1 do not get excited but use the above1 it is the best thing you can use in this trouble4 ,the above amount would cost about #cj cents4 ,,green ,,mountain ,,salve4 ,resin #a pound ,burgundy ,pitch #a ounce ,beeswax #a ounce ,mutton ,tallow #a ounce ,oil of ,hemlock #b drams ,balsam ,fir #b drams ,oil ,origanum #b drams ,oil of ,red ,cedar #b drams ,venice ,turpentine1 #b drams ,oil ,wormwood #a_/b dram ,copper ,acetate #b drams ,melt the first articles together1 and add the oils2 having rubbed up the copper acetate with a little oil1 put it in with the other articles1 stirring well2 then put into cold water and work until cold enough to roll4 ,the above amount1 over thirty-six ounces1 would cost about #ej cents4 ,,iron ,,tonic ,,bitters4 ,elixir ,calisay and ,iron #d ounces ,alcohol #a ounce ,pure ,water #b ounces ,syrup ,simple #a ounce ,mix4 ,dose3 ,one teaspoonful four times a day4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 #dgh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,gunn',s ,,rheumatic ,,liniment4 ,oleum ,olivi #a ounce ,oil ,cedar #a ounce ,oil ,amber #a ounce ,take camphor gum one-half ounce2 rub in a mortar with alcohol or sulphuric ether till pulverized1 and while damp add ,oleum ,olivi #a_/b ounce ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,laudanum #a_/b ounce ,after which add the first three articles4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,itch ,,ointment4 ,lac4 ,sulphur #afj grains ,naphthaline #aj grains ,oil ,bergamot #d drops ,cosmoline #a ounce ,this is good4 ,rub ,lac4 ,sulphur into fine powder1 sift it into the melted cosmoline and stir until nearly cool1 then add napthaline and oil bergamot4 ,stir until cool4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,haines',s ,,golden ,,specific ,,for ,,opium ,,habit4 ,myrica ,cerif #h ounces ,ginger ,powdered #c ounces ,capsicum1 powdered #a_/b ounce ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,kidney ,,and ,,liver ,,cure4 ,fluid ,extract ,cascara ,sagrada #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,uva ,ursi #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,buchu #a ounce ,tincture ,gentian ,compound #a_/b ounce ,syrup ,simplicis to make #af ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful four times daily or less dose if bowels move too freely4 ,the above amount would cost about #hj cents4 ,,dr4 ,b4 ,w4 ,,hair',s ,,asthma ,,cure3 ,potassii ,iodidi #a ounce ,tar ,water #af fluid ounces ,carmel sufficient to color light brown or about #cj grains ,the above amount would cost about #fj cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dgi ,,liniment4 ,chloroform #c drams ,oil ,cloves #a dram ,tincture ,opii #a ounce ,oil ,sassafras #b drams ,aromatic ,spirits ,ammonia #b drams ,alcohol to make #f ounces ,mix4 ,this is excellent4 ,this liniment is for household use2 in sprains1 bruises1 cuts1 and bites from insects it cannot be excelled4 ,it is a very fine liniment to keep on hand4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,hall',s ,,hair ,,renewer4 ,sulphur ,precipitated #a_/b dram ,lead ,acetate #a_/b dram ,sodium ,chloride #a dram ,glycerin #d ounces ,bay rum #a ounce ,jamaica rum #b ounces ,water enough to make #h ounces ,the above amount1 nearly pint1 would cost about #ce cents4 ,,liniment4 ,camphor ,gum #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,capsid #a_/b ounce ,oil of ,turpentine #a_/d ounce ,water ,ammonia1 ,u4 ,s4 ,p #e ounces ,alcohol enough to make #ab ounces ,dissolve camphor gum and turpentine in alcohol and add balance of ingredients4 ,do not use internally4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,hamburg ,,drops4 ,powdered ,socotrine ,aloes #a-a_/b ounces ,american ,saffron #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,myrrh #af ounces ,macerate for fourteen days and filter through paper4 ,the above amount would cost about #a4jj4 ,,liver ,,pills4 ,aloin #e grains ,podophyllin #aj grains ,capsicum ,powder #e grains ,extract ,nux ,vomica #aj grains ,henbane #a grain ,mix4 ,make fifty pills4 ,dose3 ,take one or two at night4 ,this little pill is one which you can always depend on and in old chronic cases1 torpid liver and constipated bowels1 these pills if kept up will make a permanent cure4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 #dhj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,hamlin',s ,,wizard ,,oil4 ,alcohol #a pint ,gum ,camphor #a ounce ,oil ,sassafras #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,myrrh #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,capsicum #a_/b ounce ,chloroform #a_/b ounce ,mix4 ,i consider this recipe as harmless 7and useful too7 as ,hamlin's famous ,wizard ,oil1 and ,i believe it is as perfect an analysis as we can get4 ,the above amount would cost about #fj cents4 ,,new ,,york ,,sun ,,cholera ,,cure4 ,essence ,peppermint #a ounce ,laudanum #a ounce ,tincture ,rhei #a ounce ,tincture ,camphor #a ounce ,tincture ,capsicum #a ounce ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful every ten minutes for three doses if necessary4 ,this preparation has a national reputation1 and is certainly the very best preparation you could keep on hand for immediate relief from cramps1 colic1 and diarrhea1 and no family should be without it4 ,this preparation alone is worth the price of the book4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,hinkley',s ,,bone ,,liniment4 ,oil of ,wormwood #dj minims ,oil of ,hemlock #b drams ,oil of ,thyme #b drams ,oil of ,turpentine #d drams ,fluid ,extract ,capsicum #a dram ,alcohol to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,nervousness4 ,tincture ,chloride of ,iron #a ounce ,aromatic ,spirits ,ammonia #a ounce ,compound ,spirits ,lavender l ounce ,mix4 ,good when run down4 ,dose3 ,fifteen drops four times a day4 ,people suffering from nervousness1 fainting spells or shortness of breath1 can obtain relief from a few doses of this medicine4 ,the above amount would cost about #cj cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dha ,,holloway',s ,,ointment4 ,the formula for this preparation is said to be3 ,yellow ,wax #b-a_/b drams ,white ,wax #b-a_/b drams ,terebinth #f drams ,lard #ac drams ,sweet ,oil #ai drams ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,neuralgia4 ,acetanilid #afj grains ,sodium ,bicarbonate #ae grains ,tartaric ,acid #e grains ,simple ,elixir #d ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful at a dose4 ,should not take more than two doses4 ,shake bottle4 ,the above amount would cost about #cj cents4 ,,kellog',s ,,red ,,drops4 ,spirits of ,camphor #a ounce ,spirits of ,origanum #a dram ,oil of ,sassafras #a dram ,oleum ,terebinth #b drams ,color ,tincture 7about7 #b ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,pain ,,killer-,,external4 ,chloroform #c drams ,tincture ,opii #c drams ,tincture ,camphor #c drams ,aromatic ,spirits ,ammonia #c drams ,spirits ,vini ,gallici #d ounces ,mix4 ,do not use internally4 ,good liniment4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,kickapoo ,,indian ,,oil4 ,camphor ,gum #a_/b ounce troy ,oil ,turpentine #a fluid dram ,oil ,peppermint #a_/b fluid dram ,oil of ,wintergreen #a_/b fluid dram ,tincture ,capsicum #a_/b fluid ounce ,alcohol sufficient to make #a pint ,the above amount would cost about #fj cents4 ,,poison ,,oak ,,and ,,ivy4 ,zinci ,oxide #a dram ,bismuth ,sub4 ,nit4 #a dram ,carbolic ,acid #aj drops ,glycerin #b ounces ,mix4 ,this is excellent4 ,there are a number of remedies1 but this is the best known for poison oak4 ,the above amount would cost about #bj cents4 #dhb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,rheumatism1 ,,internal ,,use4 ,iodide ,potash #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,phytolacca ,decandra #a ounce ,compound ,syrup ,sarsaparilla to make #h ounces ,mix4 ,for ,chronic ,rheumatism4 ,this is the oldest rheumatism remedy known4 ,rheumatism being a blood disease1 requires constitutional treatment4 ,the above amount would cost about #hj cents4 ,,mitchell',s ,,eye ,,salve4 ,saxoline ,snow ,white #age grains ,white ,wax #fe grains ,zinc ,oxide #bb-a_/b grains ,oxide of ,mercury #b-a_/b grains ,oil of ,lavender #e drops ,melt the white wax and saxoline together1 and stir constantly while cooling4 ,as soon as the mass begins to solidify incorporate the oxides and oil of lavender4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,scrofula4 ,iodide ,potash #aib grains ,fluid ,extract ,queen's ,root #a ounce ,fluid ,extract ,prickly ,ash ,bark #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,extract ,yellow ,dock #a ounce ,compound ,syrup ,sarsaparilla #h ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,teaspoonful four times a day4 ,we do not claim this remedy will cure every case of scrofula1 but will give relief1 and if continued for several weeks will generally produce a cure4 ,the above amount would cost about #ge cents4 ,,mother ,,siegel',s ,,syrup4 ,conc4 ,decoction of ,aloes 7#a to #d7 #fj4j m4 ,borax #a4c gm4 ,capsicum1 ,powdered #j4ac gm4 ,gentian1 ,powdered #b4c gm4 ,sassafras ,oil #j4c gm4 ,wintergreen ,oil #j4ab gm4 ,rectified ,spirits #g4e gm4 ,fluid ,extract ,taraxici #g4e gm4 ,syrup #abe4 gm4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,scald ,,head4 ,acidi ,boracici #b drams ,salol #b drams ,balsam ,peru #a dram ,carbolic ,acid #bj drops ,vaselin #a ounce ,lanoline #b ounces ,mix4 ,this is excellent4 ,first wash the head thoroughly with castile soap and apply morning and night4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dhc ,,patterson',s ,,emulsion ,,of ,,pumpkin ,,seeds4 ,patterson's ,emulsion of ,pumpkin ,seeds is said to be a good emulsion for expelling tapeworms4 ,take two ounces of pumpkin seeds1 peel and pound to a paste with sugar1 then add by degrees eight fluid ounces of water1 the whole to be taken in two or three draughts at short intervals4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents or less4 ,,tape ,,worm4 ,powdered ,kamalia #c drams ,syrup ,simple #c ounces ,mix4 ,this is very good4 ,two doses of this mixture hardly ever fails to bring the worm4 ,give oil and turpentine two hours after the last dose4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,southern ,,cholera ,,cure4 ,tincture ,laudanum or ,opii #a ounce ,tincture ,capsicum #a ounce ,spirits ,camphor #a ounce ,chloroform #ahj minims ,alcohol to make #e ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,one-half to one teaspoonful fifteen minutes apart for two doses or one-half to one teaspoonful every four hours4 ,the above would cost about #dj cents4 ,,parry',s ,,compound ,,sarsaparilla ,,blood ,,purifier4 ,turkey ,corn ,root #a_/d lb4 ,stillingia ,root #a_/d lb4 ,sarsaparilla ,root #a_/d lb4 ,yellow ,dock ,root4 #a_/d lb4 ,sassafras ,bark #b ounces ,simple ,syrup #a qt4 ,diluted ,alcohol #d ounces4 ,iodide of ,potassa #a_/d lb4 ,water sufficient ,percolate roots and bark with diluted alcohol1 add syrup1 then iodide of potassa4 ,dissolve in water to make #f gallons4 ,the above amount1 six gallons1 would cost about #b4jj4 ,,toothache4 ,gum ,camphor #a grain ,chloral ,hydrate #a grain ,oil of ,cloves #b drams ,chloroform to make #a ounce ,mix4 ,put on some cotton and put around the tooth4 ,no physician can give a better prescription for toothache than this4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 #dhd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,perry ,,davis',s ,,pain ,,killer4 ,gum ,myrrh #g-a_/e ounces ,cayenne ,pepper #b ounces ,gum ,opium #a-c_/e ounces ,gum ,benzoin #a-a_/e ounces ,gum ,guaiac #c_/e ounce ,gum ,camphor #b ounces ,alcohol enough to make #a gallon ,the above amount would cost about #c4ej or #de cents per pint4 ,,whooping ,,cough4 ,extract ,belladonna #a grain ,powdered ,alum #a_/b dram ,mucilage ,acacia #a ounce ,syrup ,scillae #a_/b ounce ,syrup ,simple to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,ten drops to use for whooping cough4 ,it has been in use for years and some of our best doctors employ it in their practice4 ,the above amount would cost about #cj cents4 ,,brodie',s ,,liniment ,,for ,,asthma4 ,oil of ,queen's ,root #d drams ,oil of ,cajeput #b drams ,oil of ,lobelia #a dram ,alcohol #a ounce ,mix4 ,bathe the chest and throat three times a day4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,johnson',s ,,liniment4 ,chloroform #d drams ,sulph4 ,ether #d drams ,oil ,spearmint #b-a_/b drams ,oil of ,wintergreen #b-a_/b drams ,tincture ,myrrh #a ounce ,tincture ,capsicum #a ounce ,tincture ,arnica #a ounce ,water of ,ammonia #b ounces ,alcohol enough to make #cb ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #a4aj4 ,,sage',s ,,catarrh ,,remedy4 ,powdered ,hydrastis ,canadensis #a ounce ,powdered ,borax #aj grains ,sodium ,chloride #aj grains ,ferro-cyanuret of ,iron sufficient to color ,mix4 ,the above is the formula of ,dr4 ,sage1 and sold by him to ,dr4 ,pierce1 of ,new ,york1 for #ejj4jj4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dhe ,,saul',s ,,catarrh ,,remedy4 ,tincture of ,benzoin ,compound #a ounce ,tincture of ,tolu #a ounce ,chloroform #a_/b dram ,sulphuric ,ether #a_/b dram ,aromatic ,spirits of ,ammonia #d drams ,oil of ,tar #a_/b dram ,rectified ,spirits #b-a_/b ounces ,mix4 ,use with ,cutler's ,inhaler4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,seven ,,sutherland ,,sisters' ,,hair ,,grower4 ,stearns' ,bay ,rum #g fluid ounces ,dist4 ,extract of ,witch-,hazel #i fluid ounces ,sodium ,chloride #a dram ,hydrochloric ,acid 7#e per cent7 #a drop ,magnesia sufficient ,mix the bay rum and distilled extract of witch-hazel1 and shake with a little magnesia2 filter1 and in the filtrate dissolve the salt and add the hydrochloric acid4 ,the agitation with magnesia causes the preparation to assume a yellow color2 but by rendering it very slightly acid1 with one drop of five per-cent hydrochloric acid1 this color all disappears4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,skinner',s ,,dandruff ,,mixture4 ,hydrate of ,chloral #a dram ,glycerin #d drams ,bay ,rum #af drams ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,st4 ,,jacob',s ,,oil4 ,gum ,camphor #a ounce ,chloral ,hydrate #a ounce ,chloroform #a ounce ,sulp4 ,ether #a ounce ,laudanum #a_/b ounce ,oil ,origanum #a_/b ounce ,oil ,sassafras #a_/b ounce ,alcohol enough to make #a gallon ,mix4 ,the above amount1 eight pints1 would cost about #b4be or #cj cents per pint4 ,,syrup ,,of ,,figs4 ,senna ,leaves #g ounces ,coriander ,seed #c ounces ,figs #ab ounces ,tamarind #i ounces ,cassia ,pulp #i ounces ,prunes #f ounces ,glycyrrhizae #c_/d ounce ,essence ,peppermint #c_/d ounce ,syrup ,simple1 to make #a_/b gallon ,the formula omits directions2 but probably a water extract should be made of the drugs1 so as to measure about four pints1 and in this dissolve eight pounds of sugar to make the syrup4 ,the above amount1 four pints1 would cost about #a4jj4 #dhf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,thomas',s ,,electric ,,oil4 ,gum ,camphor #a dram ,oil ,wintergreen #a dram ,oil ,origanum #a dram ,chloroform #b drams ,tincture ,opium #b drams ,oil ,sassafras #b drams ,oil ,hemlock #b drams ,oil ,turpentine #b drams ,balsam fir #b drams ,tincture ,guaiacum #b drams ,tincture ,catechu #b drams ,alcohol1 to make #a pint ,alkanet sufficient to color ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 ,,kelly',s ,,tonic4 ,tincture ,nux ,vomica #b drams ,dilute ,nitro-hydrochloric ,acid #c drams ,compound ,tincture ,cinchona #a-a_/b ounces ,compound ,tincture ,gentian #c ounces ,mix4 ,dose3 ,two drams in water three times a day4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,van ,,buskirk',s ,,fragrant ,,sozodont4 ,the following formula may be regarded as making an article identical with the original in all essential features3 ,alcohol #a fluidounce ,water #a-a_/d fluidounces ,soap #abj grains ,oil of ,gaultheria #b minims ,red ,sanders sufficient ,dissolve the soap in the mixture of alcohol and water2 add the color1 perfume with oil of wintergreen1 add enough water to make the fluid measure three ounces4 ,the above amount would cost about #ae cents4 ,the following is suggested as a similar article to the ,fragrant ,sozodont powder1 which accompanies the liquid4 ,infusoria#a ,earth #dj grains ,orris ,root #abe grains ,precipitated ,chalk #bjj grains ,to make #cfe grains ,perfume very tightly with ,oil of ,cloves4 ,the above amount would cost about #aj cents4 ,,patent ,,medicines #dhg ,,watt',s ,,anti-,,rheumatic ,,pills4 ,powdered ,aloes #d drams ,powdered ,gamboge #d drams ,powdered ,hellebore #b drams ,powdered ,guaiac #a_/b dram ,hydrargyrum ,chlorid ,mite #a_/b dram ,precip4 ,sulphide of ,antimony #ae grains ,oil of ,cloves #a_/b fluid dram ,soap #a dram ,spirits of ,camphor4 sufficient ,mix4 ,make into five-grain pills4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,white',s ,,cough ,,syrup4 ,syrup ,tolutani #d drams ,glycerini #h drams ,hive ,syrup #ab drams ,syrup ,ipecacuanhae #ab drams ,tincture ,lobelia #ab drams ,tincture ,opii ,camphor #ab drams ,extract ,pilocarpi ,fluid #d drams ,ammonia ,chloridi #b drams ,mix4 ,dose3 ,take a teaspoonful three times during the day1 and every hour or two before going to bed4 ,the above amount would cost about #fj cents4 ,,edward',s ,,alterative ,,and ,,tonic ,,bitters4 ,fluid ,extract of ,hops #b ounces ,fluid ,extract of ,red ,cinchona #b ounces ,fluid ,extract ,sarsaparilla #f drams ,fluid ,extract ,golden ,seal #f drams ,fluid ,extract of ,podophyllum #d drams ,oil of ,wintergreen #f drams ,oil ,sassafras #c drams ,oil of ,peppermint #b drams ,oil of ,lemon #b drams ,sugar #ab ounces ,alcohol #a quart ,water enough to make #f quarts ,the above amount would cost about #a4ge4 ,,harter',s ,,wild ,,cherry ,,bitters4 ,wild ,cherry ,bark #a ounce ,yellow ,cinchona ,bark #a dram ,orange ,peel #b drams ,cardamon ,seed #a dram ,wild ,ginger #a_/b dram ,alcohol ,dilute #ab ounces ,honey #b ounces ,syrup #b ounces ,percolate the drugs in moderately fine powder1 with the dilute alcohol and when six pints are obtained add the honey and syrup4 ,the above amount would cost about #dj cents4 #dhh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,hamburg ,,breast ,,tea4 ,marshmallow ,flowers #b ounces ,glycrrhiza ,root #f drams ,iris ,florentina #b drams ,coltsfoot #a ounce ,mullein ,flowers #a_/b ounce ,anise ,seed #a_/b ounce ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #be cents4 ,,paine',s ,,celery ,,compound4 ,celery ,seed #b ounces ,red ,cinchona ,officinalis #a ounce ,orange ,peel #a_/d ounce ,coriander ,seed #a_/d ounce ,lemon ,peel #a_/d ounce ,hydrochloric ,acid #ae min4 ,alcohol #e fluid ounces ,glycerin #c fluid ounces ,water #d fluid ounces ,syrup #d fluid ounces ,grind the solids to ,no #dj power1 mix the acid and the water1 add the glycerin and alcohol1 and in the menstruum so prepared macerate the powder for twenty-four hours2 then percolate1 adding enough alcohol and water in the proportion given to make twelve fluid ounces4 ,finally add the syrup1 and1 if necessary1 filter4 ,the above amount would cost about #fj cents4 ,,radway',s ,,pills4 ,aloes #d parts ,jalap #b parts ,zingiber #b parts ,myrrh #b parts ,make into a mass with mucilage and divide into two grain pills1 of which about four dozen are put into each box4 ,the above amount would cost about #ce cents4 ,,british ,,oil4 ,petroleum #a ounce ,oil ,juniper #a dram ,oil of ,terebinth #a ounce ,oil ,amber #d ounces ,linseed ,oil #ab ounces ,mix4 ,the above amount would cost about #ej cents4 ,,pierce',s ,,compound ,,extract ,,of ,,smartweed4 ,smartweed #aj drams ,alcohol #f ounces ,water #b ounces ,camphor #bb-a_/b grains ,oil of ,hemlock #cj drops ,oil of ,sassafras #cj drops ,extract the smartweed with the alcohol and water and to the liquid obtained add the camphor and oils4 ,the above amount would cost about #cj cents4 ,,woman',s ,,department #dia ,,woman',s ,,department4 ,i ,,causes1 ,,symptoms ,,and ,,treatment ,,of ,,diseases ,,of ,,women1 ,with ,advice regarding the ,health of ,,young ,,women ,,and ,,girls ,,ii ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery ,,including ,,nursing ,,through ,,pregnancy ,,and ,,confinement2 ,,preparation1 ,,diet1 ,,care ,,of ,,child1 ,,etc41 ,,etc4 ,sickness is the vengeance of nature for the violation of her laws1--,c4 ,simmons4 ,our busy life1 our manner of dress1 with all its attending demands are causing havoc with the health of women who are under its terrible strain4 ,the number of women undergoing operations in our public and private hospitals from day to day bears witness to the ravages of the strenuous social life and mute testimony of the neglect of the laws of nature4 ,good health is the fruition of eternal vigilance and a blessing that money cannot buy4 ,the conduct and health of our women represents the life of our nation2 individually1 in a measure at least1 health governs the happiness of the home4 ,steele says3 ,all a woman has to do in this world is contained within the duties of a daughter1 a sister1 a wife1 and a mother4 ,but how many girls grow to womanhood untaught2 enter wifehood in ignorance1 and assume motherhood wholly unprepared for the duties that are thrust upon her4 ,it would be out of place in a work of this nature1 a family table book1 to take up all the questions involved in such a subject2 we can only leave with you a word of warning4 ,before puberty the girl should be taught to lead a life that will make her strong and healthy to prepare her for the coming strain upon her system4 ,once she has reached puberty parents should remember1 above all things1 that ,,health is far more important than high grades in school4 ,do not offer prizes for high marks and otherwise add to the pressure of the present school system4 ,relieve her of worry1 do not add to it4 ,a cheerful mind1 plenty of fresh air and sunshine is more important at this period than school work4 ,we have paid special attention to ,causes in this department2 may we ask you1 ,mother and ,daughter1 to read ,,causes of disease and thus render unnecessary in later life1 drugs1 medicines1 headache tablets and1 perhaps1 operations4 #dij ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,pelvis4 ,it is so called from its resemblance to a basin1 is stronger and1 more massively constructed than either the skull or chest cavity2 it is a bony ring1 interposed between the lower end of the spine1 which it supports1 and the lower extremities1 upon which it rests4 ,it is composed of four bones1 the two innominated1 7nameless71 which bound it on either side and in front1 and the ,sacrum and ,coccyx1 which complete it behind4 ,further description will be given in the department of ,obstetrics4 ,the cavity of the pelvis contains the bladder1 the rectum1 and some of the generative organs peculiar to each sex and some windings of the small intestine2 they are partially covered by the peritoneum 7lining membrane of the abdominal cavity74 ,anatomy of the ,female ,genital ,organs4--,the external genital organs1 to which the term vulva is usually given1 consist of the mons veneris1 labia majora1 labia minora1 clitoris1 vestibule1 meatus urinarius1 hymen1 fossa navicularis1 fourchette and perineum4 ,mons ,veneris4--,this is a rounded eminence surmounting the pubic bones1 and is composed of fatty tissue1 covered by skin and hair4 ,the ,labia ,majora4--,there are two more or less prominent longitudinal folds of cutaneous 7pertaining to the skin7 tissue1 covered by hair and mucous membrane1 which is continuous with the mucous membrane of the genital organs and urinary tract4 ,they join at each extremity1 forming the anterior and posterior commissures 7uniting together74 ,between the posterior commissure 7union7 and the margin of the bowel is a space of about an inch in extent1 the ,perineum4 ,it is important to remember this part1 for it is often torn in labor1 to a greater or less extent4 ,the labia are the analogue of the scrotum in the male4 ,the ,labia ,minora4--,these are two smaller folds situated within the labia majora1 extending from the clitoris1 downward and outward for about one and one-half inches on each side of the vaginal opening4 ,at their convergence at the clitoris each lip 7labium7 divides into two folds and these surround the glans 7clitoris7 forming its covering 7prepuce7 above and the bridle 7frenum7 below4 ,these lips 7labia7 are composed of mucous membrane covered by a thin epithelial layer4 ,they contain a network of vessels and numerous large mucous crypts 7small sacs or follicles7 which secrete a quantity of 7fatty7 matter4 ,,woman',s ,,department #dia ,the ,clitoris4--,this is an erectile structure1 the analogue anatomically of the cavernous body of the penis1 and is an elongated organ partially covered by the anterior extremities of the labia minora and connected on each side with the rami 7slender process of the bone7 of the pubic bones and the ischia 7two bones7 by a band4 ,the clitoris is surmounted by a small tubercle 7a small nodule7 of spongy erectile tissue1 the glans clitoris1 ,two cavernous bodies of erectile tissue enclosed in dense fibrous tissue compose the body of the organ4 ,the ,vestibule4--,this is the smooth surface of triangular form situated between the clitoris and the entrance to the vagina4 ,the labia minora bound it on either side4 ,it contains the opening of the urethra4 ,the ,hymen is a thin fold of mucous membrane of half moon in shape 7semi-lunar7 and is spread across the lower opening of the vagina4 ,the ,glands of ,bartholin are small oblong bodies1 two in number1 situated on each side of the commencement of the vagina above the deep fascia band like tissue4 ,each gland has a single duct and by this duct opens the inner surface of the adjacent labia minoris just external to the hymen4 ,they are made up of mucous glands and a colorless tenacious fluid is secreted by them1 which lubricates the vagina4 ,these glands sometimes become diseased4 ,hence the description4 ,the ,vagina4--,this is a membranous canal and extends from the vulva to the uterus 7womb7 and connects the external and internal organs of generation4 ,it is four to six inches in length1 the anterior wall being from one to two inches shorter than the posterior4 ,it lies in the cavity of the pelvis in front of the rectum1 behind the bladder and follows first the line of axis of the cavity of the pelvis1 and afterwards the axis of the outlet4 ,the vagina consists of an internal mucous lining 7membrane7 continuous above with the mucous membrane lining the womb and below with the covering of the labia majora4 ,the next covering 7inward7 is a muscular coat consisting of two layers--an external longitudinal and an internal circular4 ,there is a layer of erectile tissue between the muscular coat and mucous lining4 ,the lower end of the vagina is surrounded by a band of striped muscular fibers comprising the sphincter muscle of the vagina 7sphincter vagina74 ,the internal organs of generation1 more commonly called the pelvic organs4 ,these comprise the womb1 fallopian tubes and ovaries4 #dib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the womb is the organ of pregnancy1 and receives the fruitful egg 7ovum71 supports it during its development and expels it at the time of labor 7parturition74 ,in form it is pear-shaped1 weighs from #ab drams to #c ounces and is situated in the pelvic cavity1 between the bladder and the rectum1 with its base upwards and its apex1 smaller end downward4 ,its upper broad extremity is called the fundus--base of the organ1 and the lower1 constricted1 narrowed portion is called the ,cervix 7neck or constricted portion74 ,the body of the womb gradually becomes narrower from the fundus to the ,cervix4 ,its anterior surface is covered on its upper three-quarters by the peritoneum1 while the lower fourth is connected with the bladder4 ,the peritoneum covers the whole of the posterior surface4 ,the womb is held up 7suspended7 in the pelvis by ligaments2 two anterior1 womb and bladder 7utero-vesical71 two posterior1 womb-sacral 7utero-sacral71 two lateral broad ligaments1 and two round ligaments4 ,the womb sacral 7utero-sacral7 which holds the womb well up in the hollow of the sacrum and the round ligaments which keep the womb well forward enter most actively into the support of the womb4 ,the round ligaments are strong muscular fibrous cords and serve to hold the womb forward4 ,when pregnancy exists they increase in size with the womb1 and keep the fundus forward in its excursion upwards into the abdominal cavity1 and after confinement1 become smaller with the womb1 guiding the womb back again to its regular position4 ,the broad ligaments are little more than reflection of the peritoneum serving to support the vessels that nourish1 as they go to and from the womb4 ,the womb has three coats1 enclosing a central cavity4 ,this cavity of the womb is small by comparison with the size of the organ and it communicates with the ,fallopian tubes by two minute openings at each side of the body1 and with the vagina below1 through the mouth or opening of the womb4 ,the external coat of the womb is called servos1 derived from the peritoneum2 the middle or muscular coat1 which forms the chief substance of the womb1 consists of bundles of unstripped muscular fibers intermixed1 with loose connective tissue1 blood vessels1 lymphatics and nerves2 the internal or mucous coat is continuous through the fringed extremity of the fallopian tubes1 with the peritoneum1 and through the mouth of the womb 7os uteri7 with the mucous membrane of the vagina4 ,this mucous membrane is lined in the body of the womb by epithelium arrayed in columns 7,columnar ,epithelium7 which loses its ciliated 7eye-lash7 movement character during pregnancy4 ,in the lower half of the ,cervix1 the epithelium 7this kind of cell lines all canals having communication with the external air7 is of the stratified 7arranged in layers7 variety4 ,the appendages of the womb are the fallopian tubes1 the ovaries and their ligaments and the round ligaments4 ,the fallopian tubes convey the ova 7eggs7 from the ovaries to the cavity of the womb4 ,they are two in number1 one on each side1 situated in the free border of the broad ligaments and extend from each horn1 an excrescence of the womb that looks like a horn1 of the womb outward to the sides of the pelvis2 each is about five inches in length1 and has a small canal beginning at the womb in a very small opening called the internal mouth 7ostium internum74 ,this canal gradually widens to its ending1 the abdominal mouth 7ostium abdominal7 by which it communicates with the peritoneal cavity1 the timbrae4 ,a series of fringe-like processes surround this mouth or opening and this farther end is known as the fimbriated extremity4 ,the tube has three coats1 serous or external or peritoneal2 the middle or muscular1 continuous with that of the womb1 and an internal or mucous coat continuous also with the lining of the womb and peritoneum 7covered with ciliated ,columnar ,epithelium74 ,,woman',s ,,department #dic ,the ,ovaries4--,they are analogues1 anatomically1 of the testes in the male4 ,they are two egg-shaped bodies situated one on each side of the womb on the posterior aspect of the broad ligament1 below and behind the fallopian tubes2 each is connected by its anterior margin to the broad ligament2 internally to the womb by the ovarian ligament1 externally to the fringe-like extremity of the fallopian tubes by a short cord-like ligament4 ,they are white in color2 about one and one-half inches long1 three-quarters of an inch wide and one-third of an inch thick and weigh about two drams each4 ,the ovarian ligament extends from the inner side of the ovary to the superior angle of the 7,uterus7 womb4 ,the round ligaments1 two in number1 are about five inches long and are situated between the layers of the broad ligament1 one on each side of the womb in front and below the fallopian tube4 ,they pass forward and outward from the womb through the internal abdominal ring1 along the groin canal and out at the external abdominal ring4 ,i have given a lengthy description of these organs2 ,i think it will repay a careful reading4 ,to understand a disease one should understand the organs that are subject to the disease4 ,,causes ,,of ,,diseases ,,of ,,women4 ,dr4 ,child says among primitive people1 woman is notoriously free from many of the diseases to which her sister in our present-day civilization is especially prone4 ,as we ascend the scale of civilization1 departing from a natural and adopting an artificial mode of life we find nature enacts due penalties for the transgression of her laws4 ,the female among savage tribes has every advantage and opportunity to develop physical perfection1 and her endurance suffers little1 if any1 by comparison with the male4 ,how different is our modern system when the young girls are sent early to school and subjected daily to long hours of study1 often in badly ventilated class-rooms1 for nine months in the year1 and this at the time of puberty1 one of the most important periods of their life when they need plenty of out-door exercise4 ,surely1 as ,goodell says1 ,if woman is to be thus stunted and deformed to meet the ambitious intellectual demands of the day1 if her health must be sacrificed upon the altar of her education1 the time may come when to renew the worn out stock of the ,republic it will be necessary for our young men to make matrimonial excursions into lands where educational theories are unknown4 #did ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,menstruation4--,many of the disorders of menstruation are due to carelessness and neglect of this function4 ,there should be rest of both body and mind at this time1 and especially at puberty4 ,rest is seldom allowed1 but the daily routine is gone through1 regardless of what may happen4 ,dress4--,the way the abdomen is now constricted1 and this is now a prominent feature of women's mode of dress1 is without doubt an important predisposing cause in female diseases4 ,this contraction of the normal size of the cavity of the abdomen1 with the subsequent compression and displacement of its organs1 must of necessity produce dynamic 7powerful7 changes in the pelvis that cannot be otherwise than injurious to the pelvic organs4 ,tight lacing or any lacing1 aside from the remote effects so unnatural a practice must produce1 causes marked atrophy 7dwindling7 of the abdominal muscles4 ,these are often so weakened that during labor they cannot properly assist the uterus 7womb7 in effecting delivery1 and as a result instrumental interference1 with its attendant dangers becomes necessary4 ,prevention of ,conception4--,this is a very common practice among civilized women1 and it has a most destructive effect upon the pelvic organs1 as well as upon the general system4 ,criminal abortion4--,the chief danger from the criminal interruption of pregnancy is sepsis 7absorption of poisons7 into the system4 ,this may be acute in character and have a fatal termination1 or chronic in nature1 leading to permanent injury of the womb and fallopian tubes1 sterility and chronic invalidism4 ,child birth4--,pelvic diseases frequently come from injuries received during labor4 ,venereal diseases4--,dr4 ,child says1 ,syphilis exerts its usual baneful influence1 but gonorrhoea is responsible for more pathological 7diseased7 lesions 7conditions7 in the female pelvis than any other one factor4 ,its attack1 if not resulting in ultimate loss of life1 always leaves the tissue in an impaired condition1 from which resolution 7returning to natural condition7 is rare4 ,it is doubtful if a woman once infected with gonorrhoea ever recovers from its ravages4 ,as a cause of sterility its power is beyond estimation4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,vulva4--7,vulvitis74--,an acute or chronic inflammation of the vulva 7external genitals7 either from a specific1 like gonorrhoea1 or non-specific cause4 ,causes4--,veit says1 ,seventy-five per cent of the cases are caused by gonorrhoea4 ,other ,causes4--,accumulation and decomposition of discharges from the womb and vagina1 inflammation of the inner lining of the womb and of the vagina4 ,foul1 putrid discharges from neglected supports 7pessaries7 and tampons in the vagina2 sloughings from cancer may act as exciting causes4 ,contact with ammoniacal and sugar urines has a similar effect4 ,,woman',s ,,department #die ,in ,infants4--,it is usually due to want of cleanliness in failing to remove decomposing urine and feces4 ,mothers often allow soiled1 foul smelling diapers to remain for a long time on the baby4 ,symptoms and ,condition of the ,parts4--,in the acute stage the mucous membrane around the opening of the vagina is red1 swollen1 painful and bathed in pus4 ,the glands in the groin and glands of ,bartholin are usually enlarged and tender4 ,the glands of ,bartholin and those around the urethra may become infected and fill with pus4 ,the fatty glands of the labia majora are also sometimes affected and then appears the disease called ,follicular ,vulvitis 7in the chronic stage secretion is abundant74 ,the parts feel hot and there is more or less burning and itching4 ,walking makes the trouble worse1 due to rubbing of the parts4 ,passing of urine increases the distress4 ,when the disease is caused by gonorrhoea it is more extensive and involves the vagina1 urethra1 the glands around the urethra and glands of ,bartholin4 ,this gland infection frequently results in an abscess4 ,treatment4--,in the acute form the patient should go to bed and remain there for some time4 ,the parts should be kept constantly moist with a wet antiseptic dressing1 listerine1 hot water1 etc41 applied to the vulva and kept there4 #a4 ,if there is much pain the following solution may be used3 ,acetate of lead #a dram ,laudanum #a_/b ounce ,water enough for six ounces4 ,mix and apply constantly with sterile cloths4 #b4 ,for chronic form ,dr4 ,child says1 ,the vulva should be shaved1 thoroughly cleansed and a mild ointment applied daily thereafter1 such as3 ,salicylic acid #bj grains ,oxide of zinc #b drams ,petrolatum enough for #a ounce ,mix and make an ointment and apply daily4 ,if it is due to irritating discharges that cannot be checked1 cleanse the parts thoroughly and use the ,zinc ointment to protect4 ,,itching ,,of ,,the ,,vulva4--,vulvae or ,pruritus4--,this intense itching is the characteristic symptom4 ,with the itching there is more or less swelling of the parts and extreme nervous irritability4 ,causes4--,this is doubtful2 some think it is a purely nervous condition4 ,parts irritable4--,the upper angle of the labia majora and the mons veneris are the usual locations4 ,the skin is inflamed thickened1 raw1 from the continual scratching4 ,symptoms4--,the itching and burning are almost unbearable at times1 beginning most often around the clitoris1 coming in paroxysms and made worse by warmth and motion4 ,in chronic cases the skin is a little thickened and looks dull and dry and is covered with small cracks and scratches1 the result of the patient's efforts to stop the itching4 #dif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,systematic1 general tonic treatment4 ,diabetes1 gout1 irritating discharges from the vagina and rectum should be removed4 ,pin worms and highly acid urine sometimes cause it in children4 ,internally the bromides to quiet the nerves and arsenic to build up the system should be given4 ,local4--,strong solutions of corrosive sublimate 7#a to #ajjj71 nitrate of silver1 tincture of iodine1 and cocaine ointment give temporary relief4 ,sometimes an operation is necessary4 ,,cysts ,,of ,,the ,,vulva4--,a cyst is a cavity containing fluid and surrounded by a covering 7capsule74 ,the duct 7canal7 of the gland of ,bartholin1 situated in the labia majora1 sometimes closes and the secretions of the gland are not cast out1 thus forming the cyst4 ,cause4--,the closing is nearly always the result of gonorrhea4 ,condition4--,the cyst is formed in the duct1 the gland itself being affected rarely4 ,it contains a thin sticky mucus4 ,if the cyst arises in the gland1 the swelling is more deeply situated4 ,these cysts may be attacked with an acute inflammation and finally pus is formed in them1 and a very painful abscess is the result1 ,symptoms4--,there are no symptoms except from the size of the swelling unless an abscess occurs4 ,then there is an acute local pain1 quite tender on pressure1 and often high fever4 ,treatment4--,if the cyst is large it should be removed1 especially if it causes annoyance4 ,if it becomes inflamed1 rest in bed and cold applications are indicated4 ,if it goes on to an abscess1 a free cut should be made1 the abscess scraped and good drainage given4 ,sometimes it is best to use pure carbolic acid in the walls of the cyst4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,vagina1 7,vaginitis74--,vaginitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina4 ,varieties4--l4 ,catarrhal or simple #b4 granular2 #c4 gonorrheal2 #d4 diphtheritic1 and #e4 senile4 #a4 ,catarrhal or simple form4--,this is the most usual form4 ,there is a general redness of the membrane with swelling and increased secretion4 #b4 ,granular4--,this is an advanced stage of the simple type1 and is due to long continued or repeated attacks4 #c4 ,gonorrheal form4--,is due to infection by the gonococcus of ,neisser 7due to gonorrhea74 ,this form is hardest to cure and may continue for years or life1 ,the infection may extend to the womb1 fallopian tubes and peritoneal cavity and produce inflammation of the womb 7endometritis7 pus in the tubes1 7pyosalpinx7 and peritoneal cavity4 ,this is more common than even some physicians realize4 ,,woman',s ,,department #dig #d4 ,diphtheritic--,due to diphtheria1 not frequent4 #e4 ,senile type4--,this comes only after the change of life4 ,symptoms4--,there is pain in the lower abdomen4 ,passing of urine is frequent and is attended with smarting and burning pain4 ,there is a feeling of heat and burning in the vagina1 and a copious discharge of mucus and pus4 ,in the gonorrheal variety the urinary disturbances are most marked4 ,in gonorrheal variety the symptoms date from a distinct onset1 last longer1 do not yield so rapidly to treatment1 and complications1 such as enlarged glands in the groin and in the vulva and vagina1 inflammation of the lining of the womb and fallopian tubes1 inflammation of the bladder1 often make their appearance early4 ,treatment 7in acute cases74--,rest in bed and prolonged vaginal injections of a solution of corrosive sublimate 7#a to #djjj strength7 three times a day4 ,if the gonorrheal poison is present in the pus1 the walls of the vagina1 cervix and cervical canal should be dried and thoroughly painted with a twenty per cent solution of nitrate of silver4 ,the patient should be in the knee-chest position for this treatment4 ,in chronic cases the gonorrhea poison 7gonococcus7 is found most frequently just behind the posterior lip of the cervix and here the silver solution should be applied very thoroughly4 ,,vaginismus4--,this is a painful reflex muscular contraction of the vaginal orifice1 and is most often observed in patients of a nervous and sensitive temperament4 ,treatment4--,any local cause of irritation should be removed4 ,if there is no local irritation1 the opening should be dilated under an anesthetic4 ,tonics1 exercise1 and a complete change of scene are beneficial4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,cervix4 ,,tear ,,of ,,the ,,cervix 7,laceration74--,this is a tear in the lower part of the cervix4 ,there may be one or more4 ,the left one-sided tear is the usual form4 ,next comes the tear on both sides 7bilateral74 ,tears on front and behind are not frequent4 ,tears are found in about thirty per cent of women who have had children4 ,causes4--,the majority of cases are caused by labor1 and is due to a cervix that is not perfectly dilated4 ,very hurried1 quick labors cause it sometimes1 but the greatest injuries are due to the various operations for delivering the child through a cervix that is not fully dilated4 ,symptoms4 ,immediate and remote4--,on the immediate1 when the tear is severe1 there is bleeding2 later1 sub-involution1 that is1 the womb does not return to its normal size and weight4 ,remote symptoms4--,leucorrhea1 thick and mucus in character2 profuse menstruation and inability to become pregnant4 ,when the tear has extended through the internal opening the woman win not be able to carry the child to full term1 even if she becomes pregnant4 #dih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,treatment4--,tampons of ichthyol 7ten per cent71 mixed with glycerin1 introduced twice a week against the cervix and permitted to remain forty-eight hours will often afford relief4 ,the tear should be repaired after child-birth1 if possible4 ,if not then1 and if it does not heal1 it should be repaired later when the tear extends through the internal 7opening7 or in case of extensive raw surface on the cervix4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,cervix4--,this is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the canal of the cervix 7cervical canal71 known as ,endocervicitis2 it may be acute or chronic4 ,the acute form is seen most often as a part of a general infection involving both womb and cervix1 and will be described later4 ,the chronic form is a very common condition and it is difficult to treat4 ,cause4--,injury and tear of the cervix4 ,symptoms4--,leucorrhea1 profuse and frequent menstruation1 pain in the back and loins4 ,on examination a string of thick mucus is seen at the external opening 7os7 of the cervix2 and of women who have borne children there are usually signs of tear and rawness of the cervix present2 7,endometritis usually produces a thin watery discharge1 while gonorrhea produces a thick1 pus-like discharge74 ,treatment4--,hot vaginal douches1 containing one dram of sulphate of zinc to one pint of water1 used every night for ten minutes4 ,hot water with witch-hazel1 about four drams to the pint1 is also good4 ,tincture of iodine applied locally twice each month4 ,white oakbark tea used as an injection once a day for this trouble2 also good for vaginitis4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,lining ,,of ,,the ,,womb4 ,endometritis4--,endometritis is an inflammation of the lining membrane of the womb1 with a tendency to extend to the lining membrane of the fallopian tubes and to the peritoneum4 ,these are the acute and chronic varieties4 ,causes4--,it may occur during an acute skin disease eruption1 like that of scarlet fever1 and occasionally upon exposure to cold during menstruation4 ,the most frequent exciting causes are the microorganisms1 like the gonorrhea poison1 etc4 ,acute ,variety4--,the whole mucous lining is inflamed4 ,in severe cases the whole mucous lining is destroyed and the deeper muscular tissues of the womb are invaded4 ,gonorrheal ,variety4 ,symptoms4--,there is general pain in the lower bowel region1 in spells at first1 later constant1 with rapid rise of temperature and pulse4 ,a purulent 7pus7 discharge appears early from the cervix1 usually about the second day1 and difficult and burning passing of urine are early symptoms4 ,there is inflammation of the vagina accompanying it in about fifteen per cent of the cases1 while inflammation of the fallopian tubes1 pus in the tubes1 and local peritonitis are common results4 ,,woman',s ,,department #dii ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 ,inflammation of the ,womb4 #a4 ,a ,good ,tonic for4--,for inflammation of the uterus or ovaries try a hot sitz bath every day for a week1 and then every other day4 ,in case of hemorrhage this bath is invaluable1 and will relieve when all other means have failed4 ,it can be taken during the hemorrhage1 or at frequent intervals between times4 ,remember1 one should always lie down after a sitz bath4 ,if desired you may give aconitum tincture4 ,dose3--,two drops in a half glass of water1 tablespoonful doses every ten to thirty minutes according to the severity of the case4 ,if a woman has taken a severe cold1 then the aconite should be given1 but under no other condition4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,dr4 ,child advises that the cervix be dilated1 and the interior of the womb1 cervical canal and vagina swabbed out with a ten per cent silver nitrate solution4 ,subsequently vaginal douches 7#a to #ejjj7 corrosive sublimate solution followed by a salt solution1 one dram of salt to a pint of water1 should be given for at least one week4 ,keep the bowels open4 ,,septic ,,puerperal ,,endometritis4--,this is an inflammation of the inner lining of the womb that occurs after child-birth during the first few weeks1 and is due to a poison4 ,symptoms4--,the attack usually begins with a chill1 preceded by a regular increase of the temperature and pulse4 ,the face looks flushed at first1 but it soon becomes pale and the patient has an anxious look1 as the disease goes on4 ,there is very little pain1 if any4 ,the discharge that always follows labor is diminished or stops and has no odor1 if there is any discharge4 ,the death rate is from five to twenty-five per cent4 ,treatment4--,never scrape out 7curette7 the womb for this disease4 ,the womb should be washed out with a hot salt solution1 one teaspoonful of salt to one pint of water1 and then packed with ten per cent iodoform gauze4 ,this solution should also be injected hot into the rectum and frequently4 ,the bowels should move freely1 and if necessary injections may be given for that purpose4 ,the strength must be kept up by a liquid diet4 ,milk1 brandy and strychnine1 if necessary2 #a_/ajj of a grain of strychnine can be given every four hours4 ,milk should be given every half hour1 about two ounces at one time3 or more if it agrees well4 ,the gauze should be removed gradually1 beginning on the third day and ending on the ninth day4 ,in this disease the interior of the womb is smooth and contains no broken down or foreign tissue4 ,in the next disease1 ,putrid ,endometritis1 it is far different1 for this is caused by the presence of dead material1 such as parts of the after-birth1 left in after labor1 or sloughing tumors4 ,this material becomes putrid 7rotten71 and thus causes the disease called ,putrid ,endometritis4 #ejj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,putrid ,,endometritis4--,an inflammation of the inner lining of the womb caused by putrid 7rotten71 decaying material4 ,symptoms4--,a chill is sometimes present at the beginning4 ,the fever is high1 pulse bounds and feels hard and strong1 the face is flushed but there is little or no pain4 ,the discharge from the womb1 unless it is blocked by a clot1 is foul smelling4 ,the flow after childbirth is scanty1 sometimes suppressed4 ,the womb and ovaries are not very tender4 ,treatment4--,the first thing to do1 of course1 is to get the dead material1 such as parts of an after-birth1 clots1 shreds1 etc41 out of the womb1 and then scrape the rough surfaces4 ,this must be done carefully and with perfectly clean tools and liquids of every kind4 ,then wash the womb thoroughly with the hot salt solution4 ,one teaspoonful of salt to one pint of boiled water4 ,after this pack the womb with ten per cent iodoform gauze1 which may be bought in this strength4 ,remove this from the womb about the third to the ninth day4 ,the bowels should be kept open4 ,diet4--,should be of milk or at least of liquids only4 ,the patient can be given whisky or brandy and #a_/fj grain of strychnine every four hours if needed4 ,,malignant ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,womb4--,cancer or carcinoma is a malignant disease of the neck 7cervix7 of the womb4 ,causes4--,the immediate cause is not yet known4 ,tears and erosions 7scraping off and making raw7 are supposed to act as direct causes4 ,symptoms4--,bleeding is the early and very important symptom4 ,after the change of life 7menopause7 is over if bleeding occurs and continues it is a very bad sign and the womb should be examined immediately4 ,later1 a watery bloody discharge appears1 with pain1 loss of weight and general weakness4 ,pain is not an early symptom4 ,it appears when the disease has spread to the nearby tissue4 ,treatment4--,the only thing to do is to operate and the earlier the better4 ,the womb and all its belongings should be removed4 ,if this is done early it is very successful4 ,if the case is too far advanced1 the only thing to do is to make the patient as comfortable as possible4 ,for the pain1 morphine or opium should be given4 ,for the discharge1 hot water and corrosive sublimate 7#a to #bjjj7 is the strength to be used4 ,this should be used daily as an injection into the vagina4 ,cancer of the ,body of the ,womb is found in only about two per cent of womb cancers4 ,treatment4--,an early operation is then necessary4 ,the chances of obtaining a cure if operation is done is better even than in cancer of the neck of the womb4 ,there is less chance for the adjoining structures to be affected so early and readily4 ,,woman',s ,,department #eja ,,fibroid ,,tumors ,,of ,,the ,,womb or ,fibromata1 ,frequency4--,some observers state that twenty to forty per cent of all women over thirty-five years have one or more of these tumors4 ,they are not malignant4 ,they are more common in women who are sterile1 unable to become pregnant4 ,they appear early in life and attack all classes4 ,they appear oftener in the body of the womb than in the neck4 ,when in the body of the womb the back wall is the common site4 ,a covering of loose fibrous tissue surrounds the growth4 ,few blood vessels appear in the tumor1 nourishment being received from the surrounding tissues4 ,their growth is slow1 except during pregnancy1 when they grow rapidly4 ,there are three varieties named according to their location and the structure covering3 or surrounding them4 #a4 ,interstitial2 #b4 sub-mucus2 #c4 sub-peritoneal or sub-serous4 #a4 ,interstitial4--,they are in the substance of the womb wall4 ,they are usually many and vary in size4 #b4 ,sub-mucus 7under the mucous membrane74--,they project into the cavity of the womb1 are covered by mucous membrane and are attached to the womb by a broad base or pedicle4 ,this is sometimes cut off spontaneously1 and then the tumor is expelled from the womb4 #c4 ,sub-peritoneal4--,they are under the peritoneum1 which forms its outer cover4 ,causes4--,are not known4 ,they are more frequent between thirty and forty4 ,symptoms4--,difficult monthly sickness1 too much blood flowing from the womb1 unable to become pregnant1 sometimes1 and abortion4 ,bleeding comes more from the sub-mucus variety generally4 ,pain is caused by the size and weight and by pressure upon the bladder1 rectum and the nerves4 ,death rarely results except from the complications4 ,,mother',s ,,remedy4 #a4 ,ulcers of the ,womb1 ,common ,wood ,cactus for4--,common wood cactus tea4 ,take wineglassful three times a4 day4 ,should remove all thorns1 chop fine and boil in sufficient water2 add gin to make dose more pleasant4 ,treatment4--,operation is needed when the symptoms are pressing4 ,the sub-mucus variety may make an early operation necessary on account of their location4 ,symptoms ,calling for an ,operation4--,size of the tumor2 from the pressure symptoms2 persistent bleeding from the womb4 ,sometimes it is necessary to remove the entire womb1 especially in the interstitial variety1 for the walls of the womb may be filled with the tumors4 #ejb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,subinvolution ,,of ,,the ,,womb4--,this simply means that the womb1 after miscarriage or child-birth1 fails to return to its normal size and weight4 ,causes4--,this is frequently due to getting up too soon after labor4 ,symptoms4--,menstruation or too much flow of blood 7menorrhagia71 dull1 heavy feeling in the pelvis1 backache or leucorrhea4 ,results4--,the womb frequently becomes misplaced4 ,treatment4--,proper supports should be put in after the womb has been placed in its proper position4 ,if seen early enough some cases can be cured by tampons of ichthyol used three times a week and prolonged hot water injections at bed time4 ,cotton soaked in ichthyol and glycerin are frequently of benefit three times a week used as a tampon4 ,the patient should not be on her feet much1 or be active4 ,witch-hazel water can be added to the hot water injection if so desired4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,fallopian ,,tubes4--,these are named after their discoverer1 ,fallopian1 an ,italian anatomist4 ,these tubes begin at the part of the body of the womb that extends out like a horn4 ,this is on the sides near the top of the body of the womb4 ,they are two in number and extend outward on each side for about four inches2 each end forms a fringe or finger shape to catch the egg1 as it emerges from the ovary4 ,through the center there is a tube or canal1 and the inner lining of the womb continues on and lines this canal1 the mucous membrane of the ,fallopian tubes4 ,when this lining or membrane becomes inflamed it is called ,salpingitis or ,inflammation of the ,fallopian tubes4 ,salpingitis is derived from two words3 ,salping1 meaning tube2 ltis1 meaning inflammation2 ,fallopian was the discoverer4 ,thus we have ,salping7x7itis1 or ,inflammation of the ,fallopian tubes4 ,unfortunately in medical description it is generally called ,salpingitis4 ,,salpingitis4 ,inflammation of the ,fallopian ,tubes4--,it may be either acute or chronic in character4 ,condition4--,the tissues of the tubes become swollen when the inflammation runs into the pus stage2 the finger-shaped end 7outer end7 is usually closed by adhesions1 the pus accumulates in the tube and we have pus in the tube1 or what is technically called pyo4 7pus7 ,salpinx 7tube7 ,pyosalpinx4 ,in long standing cases the pus is absorbed or degenerates into a thin watery fluid1 forming watery fluid in the tube or hydro 7water7 ,salpinx 7tube7--hydrosalpinx4 ,the tube may become attached to neighboring organs4 ,the pus or fluid may drain occasionally into the womb and vagina4 ,it may go into the bladder or bowels4 ,causes4--,it is usually caused by invading germs from the womb4 ,gonorrhea is the cause of the most cases4 ,symptom4--,this disease follows the same kind of an infection in the womb and vagina2 the patient complains of pain in the region of the tube1 a little to the side or sides of the womb1 and the pain is made worse by motion1 exercise or long standing4 ,if it is the acute variety1 the temperature rises1 the pulse grows faster1 and sometimes there is nausea and vomiting4 ,,woman',s ,,department #ejc ,the ,symptoms of the ,chronic ,variety are due to congestion and adhesions4 ,there is a constant pain in the region of the tube and the patient protects herself when she walks1 rides or sits down4 ,there are difficult1 painful monthly periods and too much flow4 ,the history shows gonorrhea or septic infection1 that is1 disease caused by the absorption of products of putrefaction4 ,treatment of the ,acute ,kind4--,first thing is absolute rest and quiet in bed4 ,then prolonged hot injections in the vagina of hot water1 and if you wish1 one teaspoonful of listerine1 etc41 in each injection4 ,put a hot-water bag to the sore side1 or fomentations of different remedies1 like hops1 catnip1 pennyroyal1 smart-weed4 ,the applications should not be of great weight4 ,the bowels should be kept open4 ,for ,chronic ,variety4--,this frequently calls for an operation4 ,when the symptoms are due to inflammation in the tube alone1 ten per cent strength of ichthyol and glycerin tampons placed behind the lower part of the womb three times a week do much to improve the condition4 ,this is an unfortunate disease1 and it must be closely watched for symptoms that may arise from a pus condition4 ,there are many cases of this kind in our public hospitals1 and when they are due to gonorrhea they may have been caused by the husband who had an acute or latent gonorrhea--an attack he thought cured4 ,,diseases ,,of ,,the ,,ovary4 ,inflammation of the ,ovary or ,ovaritis4--,this is an inflammation of the ovary and it may be either acute or chronic4 ,in the acute form the ovary is slightly enlarged and the follicles on the circumference are distended and filled with thick fluid or pus4 ,in the chronic variety the ovary may be small and contain cysts2 there is a destruction of the follicles and a hardened condition develops4 ,the function of the ovary is then impaired4 ,causes4--,gonorrhea1 septic infection from adjacent tissues1 acute fever diseases1 mumps1 and peritonitis4 ,falling 7prolapse7 often gives rise to chronic inflammation4 ,symptoms4--,pain in the lower abdomen 7pelvis71 difficult and painful menstruation1 too much monthly flow 7menorrhagia71 and painful intercourse4 ,treatment4--,ichthyol 7ten percent7 and glycerin tampons placed behind the lower back part of the womb three times a week4 ,the bowels should be kept open with salts4 ,the diet should be milk or liquid4 ,sometimes an operation is necessary4 ,in the department on operations this subject will be touched upon in regard to operations4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,change of the mode of life1 and proper hygienic measures will generally be all that is needed4 #ejd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,tumors ,,of ,,the ,,ovary4--,cystoma is the most common tumor of the ovary4 ,the word cystoma means a cyst tumor1 or cystic tumor4 ,a cyst means a cavity containing fluid and surrounded by a covering 7capsule74 ,ovarian cyst or tumors is often seen in print these days4 ,ovarian tumor takes in the cystic variety1 cancer and sarcoma1 two malignant tumors4 ,symptoms4--,these depend upon the size of the tumors4 ,the large tumors are generally cystic4 ,examination of the vagina shows the pelvis filled by a tense1 watery1 fluctuating mass4 ,examining the abdomen1 the abdomen is seen more or less distended by a regular swelling1 and sometimes this is enormous4 ,the abdomen is rounded and there is no bulging at the sides like there is in ascites 7dropsy74 ,the navel is not prominent4 ,the tumor can be outlined4 ,it cannot be in ascites4 ,treatment4--,in bygone years tapping was done for these tumors4 ,if it gets large or the health fails1 an operation should be performed4 ,this is very successful in uncomplicated cases4 ,inside of two months the patient is about well4 ,i know ,i have saved many lives of women by recommending an operation for such tumors4 ,for the congested ovary1 treatment by tampons and medicine often helps4 ,i have frequently given a medicine called ,apis-,mel for this condition and with success4 ,i give it in tablets of #a_/ajj of a grain regularly four times a day4 ,,menstruation ,,and ,,its ,,disorders4--,normal menstruation occurs monthly in the female4 ,there is a flow of blood from the cavity of the womb4 ,the time for its beginning is different in different countries1 it being earlier in warm climates1 ten to twelve years1 and later in cold ones 7fifteen to seventeen years72 the average is fourteen years4 ,pregnancy suspends menstruation and often nursing the child does1 also4 ,menstruation continues longer in robust1 healthy women4 ,change of life 7,menopause7 occurs usually between forty and fifty years4 ,the healthy girl and woman comes around every twenty-eight to thirty days4 ,this is the usual time4 ,the flow lasts from two to eight days and the quantity is about one ounce each day4 ,a slight feeling of weight and fullness in the lower abdomen 7pelvis7 should be the only symptom present in a healthy female4 ,the blood lost should not cause any special degree of weakness4 ,,premature ,,menstruation4 ,too early menstruation4--,premature or precocious menstruation is when it occurs before puberty4 ,this is in part hereditary1 but bad associations may be a cause of this early menstruation4 ,treatment4--,the cause1 if possible1 should be removed4 ,the nerves should be kept quiet by rest and1 if needed1 general tonics like iron1 arsenic1 and nux vomica prescribed and given4 ,,woman',s ,,department #eje ,,delayed ,,menstruation4--,this is often caused by slow development of the generative organs4 ,the girl may not come around until seventeenth to nineteenth year4 ,causes4--,it may be due to heredity4 ,lack of proper nourishment and proper exercise are the most important causative factors4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,obstruction of ,monthly ,flow4--,an herb combination for4 ,poplar ,bark #b ounces ,ginger #a_/b ounces ,bayberry #a ounce ,cinnamon #a_/b ounce ,anise ,seed #a_/b ounce ,golden ,seal #a_/d ounce ,mix well and give a teaspoonful in a cup of boiling water sweetened with sugar two or three times a day4 ,excellent in obstructions of the monthly periods1 debility1 loss of appetite1 etc4 ,this combination is fine when used as a tonic4 ,it is stimulating and has been known to cure many severe cases4 #b4 ,to ,promote the ,menses1 ,smartweed for4--,smartweed is good to promote the menses4 ,always steep in cold water2 never boil4 ,dose4--,two teaspoonsful every hour4 ,be sure to take warm4 ,,vicarious ,,menstruation 7,in place of74--,when menstruation is absent or suppressed1 bleeding sometimes occurs periodically1 from the ear1 nose1 any existing raw surface1 leg1 ulcer1 and from the respiratory 7breathing7 tract1 and also from the bowels4 ,,amenorrhea4--,this is absence of menstruation4 ,causes4--,delayed puberty1 anemia 7want of proper blood7 chlorosis 7green sickness74 diabetes1 malaria1 tuberculosis and acute illness may cause it4 ,sometimes change of climate causes it and nursing baby too long4 ,symptoms4--,if it is associated with atresia1 that is1 want of the normal outlet1 of course no signs of flowing can show1 but colicky1 cramp-like1 monthly pains appear in the lower abdomen4 ,these increase in severity as the retained blood distends the womb4 ,treatment4--,if there is no opening for the vagina or cervix one must be made1 by operation4 ,if it is due to anemia or chlorosis1 ,blaud's pills will benefit4 ,the following is the formula3 ,dried ,sulphate of ,iron #b drams ,carbonate of ,potash #b drams ,syrup--,sufficient quantity to make forty-eight pills4 ,take one to three pills three times a day1 after meals4 ,,menorrhagia4--,too much bleeding at the monthly periods4 ,if it occurs between the monthly periods it is called ,metrorrhagia1 womb-bleeding at any time1 especially between the periods4 ,causes4--,these may be constitutional or local1 the latter being the most important4 ,local ,causes4--,these are inflammation of the womb1 displacements of the womb1 malignant disease of the womb1 fibroid tumors and disease of the ovaries4 #ejf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,sudden or gradual increase in the amount of blood lost at the monthly periods4 ,then secondary anemia1 weakness and run-down feeling4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4 #a4 ,profuse ,menstruation1 an ,easily ,prepared ,herb ,remedy for4-- ,cranesbill ,root #a ounce ,white ,poplar ,bark #b ounces ,bistort ,root #a ounce ,golden ,seal #a ounce ,geranium #a_/b ounce ,cloves #a_/b ounce ,ginger #a_/b ounce ,ground ,sugar #a_/b pound ,mix4 ,this compound is excellent for complaints of weak females1 such as leucorrhea1 bearing-down1 or profuse menstruation1 etc4 ,dose3 ,one teaspoonful of the powder1 in a half cup of boiling water three times a day4 ,drink the clear liquid only4 ,any woman suffering with1 female trouble will find the above combination very beneficial4 #b4 ,in young girls and women who are not married1 thirty drops of the fluid extract of ,ergot three times a day4 ,this medicine will cause the womb to contract4 ,hot douches can be given to married women4 ,if the bleeding is severe it may be necessary to pack the vagina with sterile gauze4 ,ergotin ten to twenty drops1 may be needed1 given hypodermically4 ,if it is due to constitutional causes1 like anemia1 a played-out feeling1 paleness4 weakness1 etc41 a tonic treatment is needed4 #c4 ,blaud's pills will do well4 ,this is the formula3 ,dried sulphate of iron #b drams ,carbonate of potash #b drams ,syrup enough to make a mass ,mix and make forty-eight pills4 ,take one to three1 three times a day after meals4 #d4 ,if the appetite is poor1 bitter tonics such as gentian1 quassia1 cinchona1 or nux vomica are needed4 ,compound ,tincture ,cinchona #b ounces ,compound ,tincture ,gentian #b ounces ,mix4 ,take one teaspoonful before meals1 in a little water4 #e4 ,tincture of nux vomica in doses of two to three drops after meals is a good stomach and bowel tonic4 #f4 ,golden seal root made into a tea is good in some cases1 especially if the tongue is much coated4 #g4 ,oil of ,erigeron or flea-bane is good for oozing bleeding4 ,dose3 ,three to five drops in a capsule every four hours4 #h4 ,oil of cinnamon in one dose of one-half dram is good where flea-bane oil cannot be used or obtained2 usual dose1 one to five drops4 ,an infusion can be made of the cinnamon bark and drank freely4 ,,woman',s ,,department #ejg #i4 ,cranesbill 7,geranium maculata74 ,the fluid extract is splendid when diluted three or four times with boiled water1 used locally for bleeding from the womb1 or as an injection for the same2 or an infusion can be made of the plant and injected into the vagina4 ,the local cause mentioned should be treated4 ,the displacement should be corrected4 ,,dysmenorrhea or ,difficult ,menstruation4--,this term means difficult and painful monthly periods4 ,the pain may occur before1 during or after the periods4 ,causes4--,it may be caused by a narrow cervical canal1 the canal from the inner womb to the vagina4 ,this is often very narrow and almost closed4 ,again it is produced by the womb being turned back and bent on the canal1 thus partially closing it4 ,this causes the blood to be retained in the womb and then the womb contracts to expel the blood1 pains being the natural result4 ,diseases of the womb and ovaries also cause it4 ,sometimes the membrane of the womb is cast off in the form of shreds or even a cast of the inner womb4 ,symptoms4--,the flow may be scanty1 moderate or profuse1 often clotted4 ,the pain varies4 ,it may be slight before the flow1 or the first day or two1 or it may be severe1 agonizing and continuous for one or two days1 or during the whole period and sometimes for some days after there may be pains4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,painful ,menstruation1 a ,good ,tonic for4--,this may be relieved by sitting over the steam of a strong decoction of tansy1 wormwood1 and yarrow1 and fomenting the abdomen with the same4 ,then take the following in wineglassful doses3--,one ounce each of ground pine1 southern wood1 tansy1 catnip and germander1 simmering in two quarts of water down to three pints and pour boiling hot on one ounce of pennyroyal herb1 strain when cold and take as per dose above4 #b4 ,painful ,menstruation1 a ,home ,remedy for4--,let the patient take an active cathartic2 then when put to bed let a half cup of hop tea be given2 and a douche of one quart of hot water into which ten drops of laudanum have been dropped1 be injected4 ,a cathartic is not necessary in all cases4 ,if the bowels have been moving freely do not take one4 ,the douche will give great relief providing the woman can take one while menstruating4 ,some women can and some cannot4 #ejh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,if the womb is displaced it should be corrected4 ,any disease of the womb or ovaries should be treated4 ,if the canal is too much closed1 gradual and careful dilation between the periods1 will often remove this cause in time4 ,the bowels should be kept regular at all times4 #a4 ,for the attack4--,never take opium or alcohol for it in any form2 it is so easy to form the habit and a doctor who gives it is simply dodging effective general and local treatment between the periods4 ,if it is due to taking cold1 or from any local cause1 the following treatment is good3 ,the patient should take a hot sitz bath1 being well covered by a blanket1 while in the tub and afterwards1 and should immediately get into bed as soon as the buttocks are dried and remain there well covered4 ,a turpentine stupe is now to be used1 prepared as follows3 ,place a tin cup containing the turpentine in a vessel containing hot water4 ,this will keep the turpentine warm4 ,dip a piece of flannel into very hot water and wring it out in a twisted towel1 and after it is perfectly dry and no dripping1 dip it into the hot turpentine and wring it out again to free it from too much of the drug4 ,apply the cloth while hot and allow it to remain until it causes discomfort4 ,then withdraw it or it will blister the skin if left on too long4 ,fomentations wrung out of teas like hop1 pennyroyal1 smart-weed1 etc41 applied and kept warm often do much good4 ,at the same time pennyroyal tea can be drank freely4 ,a five-cent package can be bought at any drug store4 ,hot lemonade will help also4 ,the object is to produce relaxation of the tissues through the local applications and tea drinking4 ,if there is constipation1 the bowels should be moved freely with epsom salts1 half ounce dose1 in the morning before breakfast4 ,if there is much pain a belladonna suppository1 one-half grain of the extract1 can be inserted into the rectum4 #b4 ,if the patient's nervous system is run down the ,rest ,cure will be of benefit1 and medicines to strengthen the nerves4 ,exercise1 outdoor life1 horseback riding are of great benefit in toning the system4 #c4 ,fluid extract of blue cohosh is a good medicine in this disease1 especially if there is some rheumatism during the interval4 ,one or two drops every hour will be enough4 #d4 ,tincture of ,pulsatilla in doses of three drops every hour is good for the pain1 especially in blonde girls and women4 #e4 ,tincture of ,cocculus ,i have found to be of great benefit4 ,put five drops of a good pure tincture into a glass half full of water and give two teaspoonfuls every ten to fifteen minutes until relieved4 ,this ,i give in cases ,i am called to and have not the time then to find out what the real cause may be4 ,,displacements4--,turning back or retro-displacements4 ,this includes retro- version and retro-flexion4 ,retro-version means turning back1 in plain terms4 ,retro-flexion means bending back1 bending of the body of the womb1 or the neck1 backward4 ,retro-flexion is more common than retro-version4 ,causes4--,some are congenital1 that is1 from birth1 and a few are the result of some injury1 falls or blows4 ,it is more often found in child-bearing women1 and this may be due to the fact that the womb has not returned to its normal size and weight1 and therefore there is more weight for the ligaments to hold up4 ,the ligaments often relax and do not support the womb as thoroughly as before4 ,symptoms4--,backache1 a sense of weight in the lower abdomen1 difficult menstruation1 leucorrhea1 sterility1 or repeated abortion and constipation4 ,the constipation is often due to the womb lying on the rectum4 ,,woman',s ,,department #eji ,treatment4--,this is to replace the womb and keep it in position4 ,supports of various kinds are used to keep the womb in position after it has been replaced1 ,they must fit thoroughly and give no pain or any discomfort whatever4 ,they are called supports or pessaries4 ,if they are fitted properly they do much good4 ,they should be removed often 7every month7 and not allowed to grow fast or cause sores in the vagina4 ,there are the ring support and the stem variety and others4 ,the stem variety can be taken out and replaced by wearer at any time4 ,they are made to buckle around the abdomen4 ,they are bungling but effective4 ,the ring kind should be introduced by a competent person who should see that it is of correct size and shape1 and worn with comfort4 ,sometimes these supports fail to cure when adhesions and other diseases exist2 it may be impossible to wear them4 ,operations4--,one operation is to break up the adhesions1 the body of the womb brought forward and sewn 7sutured7 to the abdominal wall4 ,another operation is to shorten the round ligaments in the inguinal 7groin7 canal4 ,these are the usual operations1 and they are quite successful4 ,,falling ,,or ,,prolapse ,,of ,,the ,,womb4--,the womb may come down and remain in the vagina 7incomplete falling74 ,when the womb escapes at the vulva it is called a complete falling 7prolapse or procidentia74 ,for the ,incomplete ,kind4--,replace the womb and wear a support for months4 ,for the ,complete ,falling4--,replace the womb4 ,the patient should remain in bed with daily1 hot1 prolonged vaginal injections of water for a few weeks4 ,the injection daily of white oak bark tea1 of the strength of one ounce of the bark to a pint of hot water1 is often of great benefit4 ,if these measures fail to cure1 an operation may be necessary4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,falling of the ,womb4 ,unicorn ,root for4--,make a strong tea of unicorn root1 and take a half teaspoonful three times a day1 ,this is an excellent remedy for falling of the womb1 ,this is very easily prepared and not bad to take1 and in addition to this use an injection of witch-hazel or golden seal4 #b4 ,falling of the ,womb1 a ,fine ,herb ,combination for4--,peach leaves1 mullein leaves and hops made into a tea1 and a pint used twice a day as an injection often cures when other remedies fail4 ,we all know that this combination of herbs is healing and especially in female trouble4 ,the hops1 especially1 are very soothing to the affected parts4 #c4 ,falling of the ,womb1 a ,physician's4 ,treatment4--,knee-chest position4 ,get down on the knees and put chest and chin to the floor4 ,retain this position about three minutes several times a day4 ,this is a splendid thing to do1 and is recommended by all physicians4 #eaj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #d4 ,falling of the ,womb1 a ,never ,failing ,remedy for4--,ague root 7,aletris ,farinosa7 is a valuable agent to prevent tendency to miscarriage and falling of the womb4 ,it is especially useful for the purpose of restoring the activity of the generative organs giving them vigor and healthy action4 ,dose of the tincture is from six to ten drops three times a day and of the powdered root five to eight grains4 ,this is an old tried remedy1 and is frequently used by physicians alone or in combination with other remedies4 #e4 ,falling of the ,womb1 ,white ,oak ,bark for4--,a mild infusion of white oak bark1 or of alum or tannin1 used in quantities of a pint1 as a douche1 will often give immediate relief4 ,,leucorrhea4 7,the ,whites74--,this is an over-secretion from the glands that pour out their contents into the vagina or the cervical canal of the womb4 ,causes4--,it is dependent upon many causes4 ,tear of the neck of the womb 7cervix71 displacements1 inflammation of the womb and vagina1 a run-down condition of the system from any cause4 ,the character of the discharge varies4 ,from a ,torn ,cervix1 the discharge is thick and mucus-like in character4 ,in ,inflammation of the ,canal of the ,cervix4--,a thick mucus discharge also comes from this trouble4 ,inflammation of the ,body of the ,womb4--,the discharge is thin and watery4 ,if the ,inflammation is ,caused by ,gonorrhea the discharge would partake of the pus-like variety4 ,symptoms4--,local3 is of course mainly the discharge or the irritation often produced by it1 especially if it is thin4 ,it then irritates the parts4 ,the patient will be run down4 ,it will be hard to do anything1 frequently the patient is very nervous and irritable4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,leucorrhea1 ,slippery ,elm for4--,the immediate cause of leucorrhea is either congestion or inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina or womb1 or both4 ,it is not a disease1 but a symptom of some vaginal or uterine disorder2 hence1 general or specific tonics may be needed but appropriate injection as auxiliary treatment will very much assist in cure4 ,the patient should bathe frequently and freely expose herself to the sunshine1 and have good ventilation in the house4 ,if the vaginal passage is very tender and irritable1 an infusion1 or tea1 of slippery elm bark is very soothing and may be used freely with a vaginal syringe4 ,whatever injection is employed1 should be preceded by the free use of castile soap and warm water to thoroughly cleanse the parts4 ,always lie down after an injection4 ,,woman',s ,,department #eaa #b4 ,leucorrhea1 ,glycerin for4--,one part glycerin to six parts water is a very soothing lotion when there is much tenderness1 pain or heat in the vagina4 ,a teaspoonful of tartaric acid in a pint of warm water is a specific1 in some cases1 acting like magic4 ,whatever lotion is employed1 always use it warm4 ,after cleansing with soap suds1 the medicated lotion of not less than two ounces should be injected4 #c4 ,leucorrhea1 ,common ,tea for4--,a very simple remedy that every woman has in the home is a decoction of common tea2 used as an injection twice daily is very beneficial4 ,the tea has an astringent action and the tannin contained in the tea leaves is very effective4 ,this remedy is a harmless one1 and every woman suffering with this disagreeable disease should give this remedy a trial4 #d4 ,leucorrhea1 ,witch-hazel for4--,cleanse the parts well with clear warm water1 then inject two quarts of warm water in which has been dropped a tablespoonful of witch-hazel4 ,this is a very good remedy and sure to give relief4 #e4 ,leucorrhea1 ,white ,oak ,bark for4--,white oak bark one ounce1 water one pint4 ,this makes a very good injection and will be found very effective1 #f4 ,leucorrhea1 a ,good ,herb ,remedy for4--,inject into the vagina with a female syringe1 a tea of bistort or beth root1 and cranesbill1 night and morning and take the following night and morning in wineglassful doses4 ,white ,pond ,lily ,root4 #b ounces ,unicorn ,root #b ounces ,wahoo ,root #a ounce ,golden ,seal #a ounce ,cinnamon #a ounce ,add three pints of water1 simmer to one quart1 pour boiling hot upon one ounce of grated nutmeg1 one-half ounce ginger1 powdered1 one half pound of granulated sugar4 ,exercise in the open air and nourishing food are indispensable4 #g4 ,leucorrhea1 ,common ,vinegar for4--,two tablespoonfuls vinegar in two quarts of water 7warm or hot71 used as a douche at bedtime1 until cured1 ,this will cure some mild cases and has an astringent action4 #h4 ,leucorrhea1 an ,easily ,prepared ,remedy for4--,red oak bark tea used with syringe2 follow with hot water4 ,steep the red oak bark and make a tea of it1 using about two or three teaspoonfuls of the bark to a pint of hot water4 ,this acts as an astringent and the red oak bark contains a good deal of tannin which is very beneficial in cases of this kind4 #i4 ,leucorrhea1 ,home-,made ,suppositories for4--,take a small piece of medicated cotton1 and saturate in pure glycerin and insert in the vagina at night1 after a warm salt injection has been taken to thoroughly cleanse the parts4 ,so many women of today are careless about taking injections1 at least once or twice a week4 ,many of these diseases could be avoided in the beginning by women being more cleanly4 ,this saturated cotton acts as a suppository absorbing the mattery secretion and in that way relieves the congestion4 #eab ,,mothers' ,,remedies #aj4 ,leucorrhea1 a ,good ,home ,remedy for4--,cleanse the parts affected with warm water with a little castile or ivory soap in it1 by means of an injection4 ,then inject a full syringe of the mixture1 made by dropping a tablespoonful of extract of witch-hazel 7,pond's is best7 into warm water2 repeat each night until cured4 ,the injection of soap and water is one of the essential things to do for leucorrhea1 as it cleanses the parts thoroughly and the witch-hazel is very soothing and healing4 #aa4 ,leucorrhea1 a ,new ,york ,doctor's ,remedy for4--,fluid extract of ,oregon grape root 7sometimes called mild grape7 mixed with a simple syrup and given in teaspoonful doses1 three times a day1 is recommended by ,dr4 ,w4 ,w4 ,myers1 as a curative for leucorrhea4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,first is to do away1 if possible1 with local disease1 like inflammations1 tear of the cervix1 etc4 ,the general system should be built up with tonics4 ,the same treatment as for anemia and chlorosis will be usual for this trouble4 ,refer to those diseases4 ,local4--,the vagina should be kept as clean as possible with the hot water injections4 ,to the hot water many simple remedies can be added with much benefit4 #a4 ,one ounce of white oak bark in a pint of boiling water makes a good injection for this trouble4 ,before any medicine is used the vagina should always be washed out by an injection of warm water4 ,then follow with the indicated injection and retain it as long as possible4 #b4 ,tannic acid and glycerin1 equal parts1 one ounce to two quarts of warm water1 is a good injection4 #c4 ,lloyd's ,golden ,seal is splendid1 used in the proportion of four teaspoonsful to a pint of warm water4 #d4 ,this combination gives good service3-- ,sulphate of ,zinc #a dram ,sulphate of ,alum #a dram ,glycerin #f ounces ,put a tablespoonful to each quart of warm water and use as injection4 ,it is well to remember the injections must be given in large quantities1 and used in a fountain syringe4 ,a gallon can be used at one time4 #e4 ,witch-hazel in warm water makes an excellent injection in many cases4 ,it can be used in the proportion of one-fifth water of witch-hazel to four-fifths of warm water4 #f4 ,many other simple remedies may be named1 ,cranesbill is one4 ,vaginal cones are now made for leucorrhea4 ,these are used about every third night and a thorough injection taken the next day4 ,there are many varieties1 most of them are good and can be bought at any drug store4 ,,woman',s ,,department #eac ,,menopause4 7,change of ,life74 ,the active menstrual life lasts on an average for thirty years and ends between forty and fifty years of age4 ,the courts have recognized the age of fifty-three years as the limit that a woman can become pregnant4 ,the onset of the change of life1 may be sudden or gradual4 ,the organs shrink and waste4 ,the womb shrinks and part of its muscular tissue disappears and its walls become thin1 soft and relaxed4 ,the ovaries become small and harder4 ,the vagina shortens and also becomes narrower4 ,sudden mental shock1 wasting disease or change of climate1 may cause a sudden appearance of the change of life4 ,symptoms4--,many women hardly notice any change1 as it comes on gradually4 ,other women have all kinds of bodily and mental symptoms1 and some are afraid of becoming insane4 ,the heart palpitates readily1 feelings of heat and cold1 flushes of heat of the face1 followed by sudden sweating4 ,rush of blood to the head so quickly sometimes as to make the patient lose temporary consciousness4 ,the spirits are very much depressed1 sleeplessness is common in some women4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,change of ,life1 a ,useful ,herb ,remedy for4-- ,motherwort is one of the most useful herbs to relieve obstructed menstrual flow4 ,there is no better herb for cleansing the womb and removing obstructions in the female at change of life4 ,dose3 ,a wineglassful of the decoction three times a day4 #b4 ,change of ,life1 excessive ,flowing4 ,an ,old ,tried ,remedy for4--,one ounce of nutmeg1 grated1 one pint ,jamaica rum4 ,mix well and shake before taking4 ,dose 3--,one teaspoonful three times a day as long as necessary4 ,i tried this remedy upon the advice of a physician at the time of change of life and was very soon relieved1 so ,i heartily recommend it4 #c4 ,change of ,life4 ,good ,advice ,from an ,experienced ,mother4--,the first and most important point to consider is the general health of the patient4 ,if the general health can be sustained there will be no danger attending this critical period of life4 ,therefore whatever form of disease may manifest itself the one object should be to seek a remedy in time4 ,take special pains to preserve general good health and take care not to overwork1 take plenty of outdoor exercise and keep up a regular action of the bowels4 ,purify the blood with tonics if necessary4 ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,exercise1 fresh air1 with freedom from worry1 anxiety and care4 ,many women at this time of life need much encouragement1 and cheerful company is a good tonic4 ,prominent annoying symptoms should be met with the proper medicine4 ,irregular bleeding of the womb at this time or after should lead to an examination as to its origin4 #ead ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cystocele--,cystocele is simply a tumor formed by the bladder pressing into the walls of the vagina4 ,the bladder descends into the pelvis on account of relaxation or destruction of its normal support4 ,the anterior wall of the vagina yields4 ,causes4--,tear of the perineum allows the bottom of the pelvis to relax4 ,undue relaxation of the ligaments of the bladder and of the floor of the pelvis1 with over distention of the bladder1 are responsible for the majority of the cases4 ,symptoms4--,weight and dragging feeling4 ,a tumor can be felt in the vagina4 ,it decreases when the bladder is emptied4 ,treatment4--,supports are suitable in some cases 7,skene's pessary74 ,an operation is necessary in many cases4 ,,rectocele4--,the muscle that holds up the lower end of the rectum is relaxed or torn and this deprives the lower end of the rectum of its support so that during expulsion of the feces forward distention of the anterior wall of the rectum into the vagina results4 ,the posterior wall of the vagina is carried before the advancing anterior rectal wall1 and appears at the entrance of the vagina as a bulging tumor which is increased in size with every effort of the rectum to cast out the feces4 ,causes4--,hard child-birth 7labor7 and the long time the head of the child was resting on the perineum4 ,this resulted in an overstretching or tear of the muscle that holds up the lower end of the bowel and the parts were necessarily weakened4 ,symptoms4--,it is hard to entirely empty the rectum because of the presence of the tumor4 ,this is soft1 rounded1 increasing and decreasing in size and disappears upon pressure4 ,treatment4--,keep1 if possible1 the tumor from getting larger1 regulate the bowels4 ,an operation may be necessary to restore the parts to their normal condition4 ,a physician must be consulted4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eae ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery ,small bodies are contained in the ovaries4 ,these are called eggs or ova4 ,the human egg is about #a_/abe of an inch in diameter4 ,this egg enlarges and one or more escape from the ovaries1 usually about the time of the monthly sickness1 and are caught by the ends of the ,fallopian tube1 enter its canal and are carried into the womb4 ,after they have arrived in the womb they are1 as a rule1 cast off with the secretion and leave the body4 ,if in the course of its travel from the ovaries1 through the tube to the womb1 the female ovum or egg meets with the male elements1 fertilization or impregnation may take place4 ,if then it is not cast off it generally lodges in the womb and pregnancy has begun4 ,the male and female elements are usually supposed to meet in the outer portion of the ,fallopian tubes1 fertilization then taking place2 but this can occur any place from the ovary to the womb4 ,when the fertilized egg enters the womb it is usually arrested in the folds of the womb membrane nearest the opening of the tube and at once attaches itself to the womb wall4 ,the folds by which it is surrounded then grow forward and their edges unite over the egg or ovum forming a sac--the decidua reflexa4 ,then follows the development of this ovum and with it the development of the womb1 and this growth or development constitutes the process which is called pregnancy4 ,the ,embryo or impregnated egg is nourished in the womb by measures preparing for it4 ,the placenta or after-birth forms during the third month of pregnancy4 ,its function is to furnish nourishment breathing 7respiration7 and excreting power to the embryo or impregnated egg4 ,the fully developed after-birth is a roundish spongy mass with a diameter of about eight inches and weighs about one pound4 ,it is usually thickest at the center1 the edges thinning out to the membranes4 ,the inner surface is smooth and glistening and is covered by a membrane 7amnion7 and beneath this two arteries and a vein branch in all directions4 ,the cord is attached to the inner surface of the after-birth and is of a glistening white color1 varying in thickness1 and is about twenty-two inches long1 but it may be longer or shorter4 ,it contains two arteries and a vein1 which run in a somewhat spinal course4 ,,development ,,at ,,different ,,months4-- ,first month4--,there are indications of the eyes1 mouth and anus4 ,the extremities are rudimentary4 ,the heart is #d_/aj of an inch long4 ,second month4--,it is now about one inch long4 ,the eyes1 nose and ears can be distinguished4 ,external genitals4 ,there are suggestions of the hands and feet4 #eaf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,third month4--,the ovum is now the size of a goose-egg4 ,fingers and toes separate1 nails look like fine membranes4 ,the neck separates the head from the body4 ,the sex can now be told4 ,length is five inches4 ,weight about #dfj grains4 ,fourth month4--,six inches long and now weighs #hej grains4 ,short hairs are present4 ,head equal to about one-fourth entire body4 ,may perceive quickening4 ,fifth month4--,ten inches long2 weighs eight ounces4 ,eyelids begin to separate4 ,heart sounds can be heard4 ,quickening takes place4 ,sixth month4--,twelve inches long2 weighs #bc-a_/b ounces4 ,there is hair on the head1 eyebrows and eyelashes are present4 ,testicles show near the abdominal rings 7openings74 ,seventh month4--,fifteen inches long2 weight #da-a_/b ounces4 ,pupillary membrane disappears4 ,eighth month4--,sixteen inches long2 weight #c-a_/b pounds4 ,left testicle has descended into the scrotum4 ,nails protrude to end of finger tips4 ,ninth month4--,eighteen inches long2 weighs #d-a_/b to #g pounds4 ,features are complete4 ,while this growth goes on in the embryo the womb itself shows changes4 ,the virgin womb averages #b-c_/d inches in length1 #a-c_/d inches in width and #a inch in thickness and weighs about #ab drams4 ,at term 7confinement7 the womb is about #ad inches long1 #aj inches wide1 and #i-a_/b inches thick4 ,this increase in size is necessary for its growing contents and is due to both an enlargement of its tissues 7hypertrophy7 and to an increase in the number of its cells 7hyperplasia74 ,the muscular fibres are elongated to about #aa inches1 and they are five times thicker than they are in a womb that is not pregnant4 ,the cervix or neck of the womb participates but little in these changes1 and remains practically the same until a few weeks before confinement4 ,it becomes softened as the result of congestion1 and the glands are more active1 secreting a thick glairy mucus4 ,the canal also is more or less dilated4 ,while this process is going on in the womb1 various other conditions show themselves1 sometimes in the parts of the body so distant that it may not be easy to discover the connection with the womb4 ,almost any part of the body is liable to show changes from its normal condition2 and yet some of these changes are so constant and regular as to be regarded as signs of pregnancy4 ,it must not be forgotten1 however1 that sure signs of pregnancy1 such as cannot be induced by other causes1 are very limited1 especially in the early months4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eag ,changes occur in the genital organs that may lead a physician to suspect that pregnancy may exist2 but the first symptom that attracts the attention of the woman1 is the passing of the monthly period4 ,this is not an absolute sign of pregnancy1 since other things or conditions may cause it4 ,the effect of the mind upon the body may cause it1 and it also occurs sometimes in early married life without any appreciable cause1 unless it may be then due to the effect upon the nervous system of the marital relation4 ,again1 the monthly sickness sometimes continues in a greater or less degree1 during a part or even the whole of pregnancy4 ,usually this discharge is due to some diseased condition of the cervix4 ,the fear of impregnation in unmarried women after illicit intercourse will occasionally suspend menstruation for one or two months4 ,nausea and ,vomiting4--,another symptom upon which considerable dependence is placed is the morning sickness 7nausea and vomiting74 ,while this symptom is common1 yet its absence does not prove that the woman is not pregnant4 ,some women go through the whole pregnancy without any sign of this symptom4 ,nausea accompanied or not by vomiting may appear at the very time of conception1 but it usually appears about the fourth or fifth week of pregnancy and continues until the sixteenth week or longer4 ,in some cases it may last but a short time1 in others it may continue until confinement4 ,it may be light or severe2 ,it generally manifests itself upon arising in the morning and subsides in a short time1 but it may occur at any time of the day and continue during the entire waking hours4 ,it may be absent entirely and1 in rare instances1 manifest itself in the husband alone4 ,i have known of one such case4 ,this nausea may be excited only by various odors or sights or may be caused by constipation4 ,an increased secretion from the salivary glands usually accompanies the stomach disturbances and in some cases it may amount to salivation4 ,an irresistible desire for certain articles of food or drink1 generally of a sour or acid nature1 is often developed4 ,indigestion1 gas in the bowels and belching of gas are frequently present4 ,the appetite is often capricious or it may be entirely lost 7anorexia74 ,breasts4--,changes in the breasts also constitute a sign of pregnancy4 ,as an early symptom1 there may be a feeling of fullness1 sometimes pain4 ,they become larger and firmer from the development of the individual lobules1 which have an irregular knotty feel4 ,a fat deposit takes place between the lobules and in the other parts of the breast4 ,the nipples increase in size1 are harder to the touch1 become more prominent4 ,a few drops of a turbid fluid1 colostrum1 may be pressed from the nipple as early as the third month4 ,the veins under the skin become larger and more conspicuous4 ,the rose-colored circles 7rings7 around the nipples are broadened and are slightly elevated above the surrounding skin and there is a marked increase in their pigmentation1 the color varying with the complexion of the individual from reddish pink to brown and black4 ,these changes usually occur at the beginning of the third month1 and if the woman has already had a child the question of pregnancy has been decided by inspection of these breast changes4 ,bladder4--,this is sometimes irritable in the later months1 causing a frequent desire to pass urine4 ,it sometimes occurs in the second or third week and is sometimes followed1 later1 by an inability to retain the urine which escapes at any time4 ,this1 however1 is not frequent4 #eah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,abdominal changes4--,there is a slight flattening of the lower abdomen at the second month1 due to the sinking of the womb4 ,there is also a slight retraction 7drawing back7 of the navel4 ,after the third month1 when the womb begins to ascend out of the pelvis1 a progressive enlargement of the abdomen begins and continues until near the end of pregnancy1 when the womb again sinks and the so-called lightening occurs4 ,the protrusion of the abdomen is more marked usually on the right side4 ,there is often an increased deposit of fat in the lower portion of the abdomen1 as well as on the hips and thighs4 ,the navel may protrude after the sixth month1 ,pigmentation4--,pigmentation or darkening of the middle line of the abdomen begins by the eighth or twelfth week1 and a dark band about #a_/h of an inch wide extends from the pubis 7bone7 to and around the navel or even higher4 ,this shows plainer in brunettes1 where it is quite conspicuous4 ,discolorations also appear on other parts of the body1 especially on the face1 moth patches4 ,quickening4--,this is caused by the movement of the child 7foetus7 in the womb4 ,the impact of the enlarging womb1 through the child 7foetal7 movements1 against the abdominal wall about the sixteenth week of pregnancy gives rise to this sensation called quickening4 ,some women claim to have experienced this sensation at a much earlier date1 and by some it is not felt at all4 ,gas in the bowels and contraction of the muscles of the abdomen may give a chance for mistakes4 ,in the later months of pregnancy1 the movements sometimes become so violent as to produce perceptible movements of the womb and the abdominal muscles1 and sometimes they are the cause of the pain4 ,the ,blood4--,the blood is increased in quantity and slightly altered in its composition4 ,the water1 fibrin and white corpuscles are increased2 the red cells are at first relatively diminished1 but later return to normal4 ,nervous ,system4--,the nervous system is over sensitive and the disposition of the woman may undergo a radical change1 mental exaltation and depression are often exhibited4 ,constipation is the ,rule4--,neuralgias in different parts of the body1 especially in the face and teeth1 are common4 ,palpitation of the heart and difficulty in breathing may be experienced4 ,a discharge from the vagina is almost always present1 due to the increased circulation in the cervix and vagina4 ,the ,foetal ,heart-beat4--,this is the one positive sign of pregnancy and it may be heard as early as the sixteenth to the twentieth week4 ,it has been compared to the ticking of a watch under a pillow4 ,it ranges in frequency from one hundred and ten to one hundred and fifty to a minute4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eai ,pelvic ,signs4--,as early as the first month of pregnancy a faint violet color of the anterior wall of the vagina just below the opening of the urethra may be distinguished4 ,in the third month this color has become purplish and pronounced4 ,this sign is present in eighty per cent of cases4 ,there is also a more or less marked lividity of the vaginal portion of the cervix from the first month of pregnancy4 ,also there is softening of the cervix as early as the sixth week1 and as pregnancy advances the whole of the cervix is softened4 ,duration of ,pregnancy4--,this is for all practical purposes two hundred and eighty days4 ,how to ,determine ,date of ,confinement4--,the best rule is to count backward three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days to it4 ,to be more accurate1 in ,april and ,september only six days should be added2 in ,december and ,january1 five days2 and in ,february1 four days4 ,position of the ,womb4--,at four months the top of the womb has risen above the pelvic brim bone in front2 at five months1 it is midway between the bone 7pubic7 and the navel2 at six months1 it is at the navel2 at seven months1 it is four fingers breadths above the navel2 at eight months1 it is midway between the navel and the bottom of the breast bone2 at nine months1 it is to the breast bone2 from the middle to the end of the ninth month1 the top of the womb sinks to about the position occupied at the eighth month4 ,twins occur about once in ninety to one hundred and twenty1 triplets once in one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five1 and quadruplets once in three hundred and seventy-one thousand one hundred and twenty-six pregnancies4 ,the causes are unknown4 ,twin conception is more common in women who have borne children1 and more so in the elderly than in the young1 first bearing women 7primiparae74 ,sex4--,children from the same ovum 7egg7 are always of the same sex4 ,of twins in general1 more than one-third are males1 less than one-third are females1 and in the remaining one-third both sexes occur4 ,the after-birth is always1 at least at first1 double4 ,diagnosis4--,in twin pregnancy the symptoms and disorders of pregnancy are apt to be exaggerated1 and watery swelling above the pubic bone is almost always present in the latter months4 ,the abdomen is larger and broader and there may be a depression dividing the abdominal wall in two spaces4 ,the womb is much distended and the walls are thin4 ,hygiene of pregnancy4--,in pregnancy the dividing line between health and disease is often so shadowy that every care should be given the pregnant woman1 not only that she shall escape dangers that may come1 but that the future health of the coming baby may be safeguarded4 ,the care taken in pregnancy therefore should include attention to clothing1 food1 exercise1 rest1 sleep1 functions of all excreting organs1 the breasts1 nervous system and the mind4 #ebj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,clothing4--,this should be worn loose4 ,the heavier garments should not be held by the waist but suspended from the shoulders4 ,flannels1 if possible1 should be worn next the skin excepting1 possibly1 during the warmest weather4 ,every precaution should be taken not to take cold or to chill the surface of the body1 as this might bring on an acute trouble of the kidneys4 ,as soon as the womb has risen out of the pelvis during the fourth month1 the corset should be absolutely abandoned1 since pressure upon the enlarging womb tends to cause acute ,bright's disease and uraemia1 and these troubles are always to be guarded against4 ,during the later months of pregnancy1 when the abdominal enlargement is great1 a linen or elastic bandage may be worn with great comfort1 but it must be so put on as to support and not press upon the womb4 ,food4--,the food of the pregnant woman should be simple1 wholesome1 nutritious1 of the kind that is easily digested and enough to satisfy the demands of her system2 excessive eating should be avoided4 ,a mixed diet is to be preferred1 but the diet should be of such kind as to help to overcome the constipation1 usual in pregnancy4 ,meat should not be eaten in as great quantities4 ,it not only tends to produce more constipation but also has injurious effect upon the kidneys1 and anything that in any way puts a greater burden upon the kidneys in pregnancy should be avoided4 ,all foods that are likely to produce indigestion1 heart burn1 or irritation of the stomach and liver1 such as sweets1 fried1 greasy1 highly spiced foods2 greasy rich gravies1 or pastry should not be eaten4 ,the heartiest meal should be taken near midday and the stomach1 especially at night1 should never be overloaded4 ,water should1 be drank freely1 as it tends to overcome the constipation and wash out the kidneys4 ,some women do better with lighter meals and taken more frequently4 ,some do better by taking their breakfast before rising4 ,bathing4--,extremes in hot and cold bathing should be avoided4 ,the skin should be kept active by daily comfortable baths1 followed by a brisk rubbing with a rough towel4 ,the ,bowels and ,bladder4--,the bowels1 as before stated1 are usually constipated and should be kept open by coarse foods1 fruit and1 when necessary1 mild laxatives2 mineral waters and enemas especially should not be given4 ,it should not be forgotten that in some women injections into the bowel are liable to bring on contractions of the womb4 ,no woman1 and especially no pregnant woman1 should ever neglect the bowels1 as much discomfort and ill health are caused by improper eliminations of the bowel contents4 ,the bladder should also have proper care4 ,this is apt to be irritable during the early and later months of pregnancy1 owing to being pressed upon by the womb4 ,a mild inflammation arises in some cases4 ,the woman should take plenty of water1 either pure or effervescing1 to induce sufficient secretion in the kidneys1 and also to flush them4 ,this is also very good for an irritable bladder4 ,in order that the physician may keep himself informed regarding the condition of the kidneys1 the urine of every pregnant woman should be examined1 both chemically and microscopically1 every two weeks from the beginning of pregnancy2 during the late months of pregnancy the urine analysis should be made weekly4 ,catherized specimens should be used because leucorrheal discharges1 so common in pregnancy1 may give the albumin reaction4 ,if the above advice of ,dr4 ,manton1 of ,detroit1 was followed in every case there would be fewer cases of trouble during the confinement4 ,i remember one case2 the lady was seven months along when ,i was called4 ,she was feeling badly and complained much of her eyes2 an analysis of the urine showed thick with albumin4 ,the failure of her sight was due to thc condition of her kidneys4 ,if the urine had been examined early and often1 her condition might have been prevented4 ,watch the kidneys1 have the urine examined frequently and carefully4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eba ,exercise1 ,rest and ,sleep4--,plenty of exercise in the open air should be taken daily1 without this health cannot be maintained4 ,it should not be violent or so great as to fatigue and overtire4 ,slow riding in a carriage and walking will give the best results4 ,horseback riding and riding in an automobile should be avoided4 ,the woman should sit out of doors as much as possible4 ,plenty of sleep is also necessary4 ,eight hours are not too much at night1 and lying down an hour or two during the forenoon and afternoon is very restful and desirable4 ,the ,vagina4--,when there is a profuse discharge of leucorrhea1 a daily vaginal douche is necessary4 ,this should consist of a quart of warm solution 7as much as the water will dissolve7 of boric acid1 or an equal amount of mild carbolic acid 7one to eighty74 ,the temperature of the solution should be about #ajj degrees ,f41 and it should be injected slowly1 and without any force to the stream4 ,it is also best to remain in the recumbent position for some time after the injection1 to rest4 ,the ,breast and ,nipples4--,these should be bathed once or twice daily in cool or tepid water until the last month or two of pregnancy4 ,astringent application should not be applied to the nipples to harden them4 ,if the nipples are small1 undeveloped or retracted they should be pulled out several times daily by the fingers and gently rubbed1 and this will usually stimulate their growth4 ,cocoa butter or castor oil may be applied during the last month4 ,nervous ,system and the ,mind4--,the pregnant woman is very susceptible to annoying conditions of the social and domestic surroundings2 such should be removed1 if possible1 and excitement of every kind should be avoided4 ,everything should be made bright and comfortable around her1 cheerfulness should be the rule in the home and she should be treated with every care and consideration4 ,surroundings will influence the coming baby's future4 #ebb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,disorders of ,pregnancy4--,nausea and vomiting4--,the simple nausea and vomiting of pregnancy needs no treatment4 ,this kind generally disappears by the third or fourth month1 but it may persist in a mild form during the greater part of pregnancy4 ,generally the regulation of the diet and attention to the bowels are all that is necessary to be done for this trouble4 ,foods should be chosen carefully and only such foods taken that agree with the stomach and lessen the constipation4 ,sometimes taking a light breakfast in bed saves the usual morning sickness4 ,it is best then to remain lying for some time after eating4 ,when the condition is annoying the following powder will give much relief3 powder ,ingluvin1 oxalate of cerium1 of each five grains4 ,mix thoroughly and take one1 every one or two hours as needed4 ,a physician should be consulted if this trouble is very severe4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,pregnancy1 ,a ,great ,aid for4--,soothing syrup or ,mother's friend1 while pregnant4 ,two ounces each of cramp bark1 blue cohosh1 slippery elm1 raspberry leaves1 squaw vine1 orange peel and bitter root4 ,simmer gently in sufficient water to keep herbs covered for two hours1 strain and steep gently down to one quart4 ,let it stand to cool1 then add one cup granulated sugar1 and four ounces alcohol4 ,dose4--,one tablespoonful two or three times a day for several weeks before the birth of the child4 ,this has been thoroughly tried and causes an easy birth where difficulty has been expected4 #b4 ,nausea of ,pregnancy1 ,menthol and ,sweet ,oil for4--,vomiting and nausea of pregnancy2 a twenty per cent solution of menthol in sweet oil2 use ten drops on sugar when nausea appears4 ,the menthol acts on the stomach and quiets it4 ,this will be found very beneficial4 #c4 ,pregnancy1 ,bouillon or ,broth for4--,was weak and generally run down4 ,family physician warned me ,i would never survive the birth of another child4 ,i bought each day several beef bones and boiled them for three hours4 ,i also bought chicken feet1 scalded them and scraped them until the outside skin peeled off1 then boiled the chicken feet with the bones4 ,skim surface from time to time4 ,i would then heat up a raw egg in a glass and fill glass with this broth and drink it warm4 ,this lady would take a glass whenever thirsty or six or seven times a day4 ,she increased in strength immediately1 within a year was the mother of a healthy baby girl now nineteen years old and believes her life was saved by the above4 ,anyone will find this worth trying4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ebc ,indigestion and ,heart-burn4--,this should be treated the same as under other conditions4 ,diet1 habits1 should be regulated4 ,the bowels and kidneys should be regulated and do their eliminating work4 ,for heart-burn the popular remedy1 magnesia may be taken or dilute hydrochloric acid with nux vomica4 ,one teaspoonful or effervescing citrate of magnesia dissolved in water and drank1 is a convenient remedy4 ,also1 five drops of diluted hydrochloric acid in water1 taken after meals1 through a tube1 and one or two drops of nux vomica before meals is beneficial4 ,the following is an excellent combination from ,dr4 ,hare1 of ,philadelphia3 ,dilute ,hydrochloric ,acid #b drams ,essence of ,pepsin #a ounce ,compound ,tincture of ,gentian enough to make #d ounces ,mix4 ,take one or two teaspoonfuls in a little water with meals4 ,in cases where it is impossible to eat anything the patient must be fed by the rectum4 ,in such cases a doctor must be called4 ,fortunately such severe cases are very rare4 ,the following for rectal feeding is given by ,dr4 ,manton1 of ,detroit1 and is a good combination4 ,give every four hours3 ,liquid ,beef ,peptonoids #c drams ,white of an ,egg ,whisky #c drams ,beef ,tea or ,warm ,water enough to make #c ounces ,the rectum should be washed out once or twice daily in the interval between the feeding4 ,teeth4--,the teeth are often affected during pregnancy1 softening and decaying rapidly1 causing severe neuralgia4 ,the teeth should be cleaned frequently during the day to get rid of the secretions of the mouth1 and at night before retiring4 ,milk of magnesia should be held in the mouth for a few minutes2 cavities in the teeth should be stopped with a temporary filling4 ,teaspoonful of lacto phosphate of lime can be taken three times a day with benefit4 ,constipation4--,the enlarging womb pressing upon the rectum and also irregularity in diet causes constipation at this time4 ,daily free bowel movements are necessary to prevent the kidneys from overworking4 ,as stated before1 the diet should be strictly regulated4 ,cascara sagrada cordial is a good mild laxative to take1 if necessary4 ,difficult ,breathing4--,this usually comes late in pregnancy and is due to the pressure of the womb upon the diaphragm2 the patient should avoid excitement and sleep with the shoulders well elevated4 ,in the ninth month the womb drops lower and the breathing is better4 ,varicose ,veins and ,piles4--,varicose veins3 ,these are due to the pressure on the veins so that the return flow of blood is impeded and occur as a rule late in pregnancy4 ,they are seen oftenest on the inner side of the thighs1 the lower extremities1 the vulva1 and in the region of the anus4 ,as a rule1 they do not give much trouble4 ,when they become painful or inflamed the patient should lie down1 with the legs elevated and use water of witch-hazel applied with cloths4 ,elastic stockings1 properly fitted1 give much relief when the trouble is on the thigh and leg4 #ebd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,piles4--,when these are troublesome the rectum should be emptied by a small dose of salts1 and the parts thoroughly washed with warm water1 the piles pushed back and local lotions applied 7see treatment of piles74 ,hot fomentations of witch-hazel frequently give great relief to the piles as well as to the varicose veins4 ,regular movements of the bowels usually will prevent piles4 ,piles will not usually give rise to much trouble unless constipation exists4 ,albumin in the urine4 7,albuminuria74--,while the urine of about six to ten per cent of all pregnant women contains albumin1 the appearance of this symptom should always be regarded with apprehension4 ,women who are in their first pregnancy are most frequently affected4 ,if the woman has had disease of the kidneys before her pregnancy began this symptom will likely appear in the early months2 if it is caused by pressure1 etc41 it may not appear until after the sixth month1 but both acute and chronic4 inflammation of the kidneys may develop at any period of pregnancy4 ,dr4 ,manton1 of ,detroit1 states1 ,in the majority of cases1 the albuminuria is due to the so-called kidney of pregnancy1 in which there is no inflammation1 but a fatty infiltration of the epithelial cells associated with anemia of the organ4 ,the urine may also contain casts4 ,whatever the cause it indicates a condition of insufficiency of the kidney which may lead to serious consequences to the mother and it is also injurious to the 7foetus7 child4 ,if this symptom develops suddenly the danger to both is greatly increased4 ,for this reason physicians should urge pregnant women to have their urine examined frequently1 especially during the later months of pregnancy4 ,treatment4--,regulation of the diet2 in pronounced cases the diet should consist entirely of milk and the patient should take three or four quarts in twenty-four hours4 ,meats1 pastry and sweets must be prohibited1 but vegetables such as squash1 spinach1 salads may be added to the dietary in ordinary cases4 ,vichy water may be taken alone or with the milk1 and may be taken freely4 ,the bowels should be kept open with citrate of magnesia 7one to two teaspoonfuls in water7 or epsom salts in peppermint water4 ,exercise in the open air can be taken in moderation4 ,warm clothing should be worn and flannel next the skin2 exposure to cold and draughts should be carefully avoided4 ,if the more special symptoms appear1 such as persistent headache1 vertigo1 ringing in the ears1 black or bright spots floating before the eyes1 dimness of vision1 an abortion of miscarriage should be induced without delay4 ,fortunately such cases are rare and with care from the beginning seldom occur4 ,pregnant women should inform their family physician at the beginning of pregnancy of their condition1 and in the great majority of cases serious troubles can be prevented4 ,physicians expect this information and receive it as a matter of course1 and no woman should hesitate to inform her physician either personally or through her husband4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ebe ,abortion1 ,miscarriage1 ,premature ,labor4 7,accidents of pregnancy74--,these three terms indicate a premature expulsion of the products of conception4 ,let us medically define these terms as follows2 ,abortion implies expulsion of the foetus before the sixteenth week4 ,miscarriage1 the expulsion between the sixteenth and twenty-eighth weeks4 ,premature labor designates the time of expulsion as between the twenty-eighth week to within a few weeks before the normal termination of pregnancy4 ,miscarriage is the term popularly used for the accidental loss of the products of conception4 ,abortion1 in the popular mind1 expresses the intentional loss of the products of conception4 ,abortion in the medical sense1 takes place about once in every four or five pregnancies4 ,it occurs more frequently in those who have borne children1 occurring generally in the third or fourth pregnancy1 or toward the end of the child-bearing period1 and it takes place more frequently between the ninth and sixteenth week1 when the after- birth is in process of formation2 and it is more liable to occur at the time of the month when the normal menstruation would be due4 ,it should be borne in mind also that abortion occurring at this period is quite dangerous to the mother's future health1 and also dangerous to life2 so that at the first indication of abortion a physician should be called for this trouble1 because it needs care1 both to prevent it and to assist the woman to a successful ending when it is impossible to prevent it4 ,this is more dangerous to life than confinement at full term1 and is apt to leave behind a tendency to recurrence at the same time in the future pregnancies1 and also makes the woman liable to inflammatory conditions of the womb4 ,causes4--,abortion may be induced by many causes due to the mother1 father1 and child4 ,among maternal causes may be mentioned any serious disease1 especially fevers1 when accompanied by a rash on the skin1 such as smallpox1 measles1 scarlet fever4 ,it is hard for a pregnant woman to go through one of these diseases1 without having an abortion4 ,syphilis1 tuberculosis1 malaria1 organic heart and kidney disease1 diabetes1 anemia1 and systemic poisoning also are causes2 nervous disturbances as shock1 fright1 sorrow1 convulsions1 chorea2 mechanical causes1 violent exercise1 lifting1 blows1 falls1 coughing1 vomiting2 local causes1 as wrong position of the womb1 inflammation of the womb1 etc42 all are causes4 ,causes4 ,due to the ,father4 ,paternal4--,syphilis1 alcoholism1 lead poisoning1 excessive venery1 extremes of youth or old age4 ,foetal ,causes4--,disease of the after-birth1 other parts1 of cord1 death of the foetus1 placenta pravia1 and yet many women are subjected to falls1 blows1 etc41 who carry their child to full term4 #ebf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,symptoms4--,these vary with the period of pregnancy where they occur4 ,in the earlier months the symptoms are those of profuse menstruation1 sometimes accompanied by more pain perhaps than usual4 ,the ovum is then so small that it escapes notice4 ,in the profuse flow there may be unaccustomed clots of blood2 when this trouble occurs later in pregnancy there are two constant symptoms which1 together with the history of the case1 render the diagnosis easy4 ,these prominent and constant symptoms are pain and bleeding4 ,the symptoms may be preceded by a bearing down feeling in the lower abdomen1 with backache1 frequent calls to pass urine1 and a discharge from the vagina1 that is a mixture of mucus and water4 ,after these symptoms last for a shorter or longer time1 labor pains set in1 the bleeding increases and the contents of the womb are discharged4 ,the ovum may be expelled whole when it looks like a huge blood clot1 or it may be expelled partly and the membranes left behind2 or the embryo 7child7 alone1 surrounded by the transparent membrane1 escapes4 ,if the after-birth has formed it may be cast off entire or piecemeal4 ,the embryo 7child7 alone may escape1 the neck of the womb contracts and shuts2 bleeding persists for an indefinite period1 for weeks and weeks1 until the health of the poor woman is seriously affected4 ,persistent bleeding of this kind is almost always due to the retention of portions of the after-birth or membranes1 and should prove to the woman that there is a serious condition existing which should be speedily corrected4 ,a physician should be called who should make a thorough examination2 and if such a condition as above described is found1 should free the womb from its retained products1 which are not only sapping the woman's life1 but also rendering the future health of the womb very uncertain4 ,threatened ,abortion4--,if a bleeding takes place in the woman who is pregnant1 abortion may be assumed to threaten2 a careful examination will usually settle this matter4 ,inevitable ,abortion4--,the abortion is probably inevitable if the bleeding becomes persistent and free1 the cervix softens1 the womb dilates and the labor pains set in4 ,still in spite of all these conditions1 the bleeding and pain may cease1 and the pregnancy go on to full term1 ,the result of these cases1 if carefully and properly treated1 is favorable as far as the mother is concerned4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4 ,in women where repeated abortions have occurred1 the cause should be diligently sought for4 ,if syphilis exists the treatment should be begun at the beginning of pregnancy4 ,but when no special cause can be found1 and an irritable condition of the womb is suspected to be present1 the patient must be kept quiet in bed1 especially at the time when menstruation would normally occur4 ,she should also be guarded against lifting1 fright1 worry1 over-exertion2 and medicines like bromide of potash1 five to fifteen grains at a dose1 given to quiet and allay the nervous irritability4 ,treatment of ,threatened ,abortion4--,the patient should go to bed1 lie down and remain there1 and if possible be not only quiet physically1 but also quiet mentally4 ,the main remedy is opium1 and if necessary to obtain a quick action it can be given hypodermically in the form of morphine4 ,otherwise1 laudanum may be given by the mouth1 twenty drops1 repeated cautiously1 every three or four hours as required1 or it can be given in thirty-drop doses combined with a couple of ounces of starch water by the rectum4 ,extract of opium in pill form1 one grain three times a day by the month2 or a suppository of opium1 one grain1 may be inserted into the rectum every four to six hours4 ,after the bleeding and pain have ceased1 the emergency is probably passed2 but rest in bed and quiet should be the routine for one or more weeks1 and the patient should always rest in bed at the usual time of the menstrual period1 during the remainder of the pregnancy4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ebg ,treatment of the ,inevitable ,abortion4--,if the cervix is hard and the canal is not dilated1 especially if the bleeding is free1 the vagina should be packed full at once1 if possible1 with iodoform gauze4 ,rolls five yards long and two inches wide can be bought perfectly adapted to this purpose4 ,a speculum should be used 7,sims' or ,graves'7 and the gauze should first be packed tightly into corners 7fornices7 around the cervix1 then over the cervix and well down to the outlet4 ,this should be held in place by a proper 7,t7 bandage4 ,the gauze can be removed in from twelve to twenty-four hours1 and the ovum will generally be found lying upon the upper part of the packing1 or in the canal that is now dilated1 from which it can easily be removed4 ,sometimes it is necessary to repack and allow it to remain for another twelve hours as the canal has not been sufficiently dilated by the first packing4 ,this packing not only causes the canal to dilate but usually stops the bleeding4 ,after the ovum has been expelled an antiseptic vaginal douche should be given twice a day for a week or longer4 ,if at the first examination the cervix is found softened and the mouth of the womb is open1 but the womb has not yet expelled its contents1 the sterile 7clean7 finger may be introduced into the womb and the ovum and membranes loosened and taken away1 while this is being done counter pressure should be made over the abdomen4 ,after the womb has been cleared of all its contents an antiseptic solution should be used1 carefully1 in the womb to wash it out1 and this followed by washing out of the vagina4 ,the after treatment is the same as that for labor at full term4 ,the woman should remain in bed at least ten days4 ,placenta ,praevia4--,the after-birth is placed in the lower part of the womb2 7after-birth before the child74 ,this is a dangerous condition and terrible bleeding may occur4 ,it occurs about one time out of every one thousand4 ,the main symptom is bleeding and this may occur at any period of pregnancy4 ,it usually appears from the seventh to the ninth month4 ,the outset is without any appreciable reason and without pain4 ,the amount of blood lost at the first attack may be so slight as to escape notice or copious enough to endanger the life of the mother4 ,this flow may occur at any time during these months1 and it may be small or great4 ,if during the course of pregnancy the bleeding occurs at intervals in the increasing amount1 the greater will be the loss of blood during the labor4 ,treatment4--,there is little danger of dangerous bleeding before the seventh month1 and a waiting treatment may be adopted1 but the woman should be closely watched and told what the trouble is1 so she will be willing to remain quiet4 ,rest in bed1 the avoidance of all muscular exercise and quieting medicines may enable the mother to carry the child until it can live1 when pregnancy must be quickly terminated4 ,if the child is dead the womb must be emptied at once4 ,after the seventh month an expectant treatment is no longer allowable1 and authorities declare the pregnancy should be terminated without delay4 ,the mother is in great danger from sudden free flow4 ,this treatment must be given by an experienced hand and only a physician can do it4 ,if the pregnancy is allowed to continue to full term the danger to the woman is very great1 as the mortality runs from thirty to sixty-five per cent2 but under modern treatment it has been brought down to five to ten per cent4 ,the death rate of the child is between fifty and seventy-five per cent4 #ebh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,labor4--,labor may be defined as the physiological termination of pregnancy whereby the mature foetus 7child7 and its appendages 7after-birth1 etc471 are separated from the maternal organism4 ,premonitory ,signs of ,labor4--,premonitory signs of labor1 usually observed from one to two weeks before the onset of the labor pains1 is a sinking down of the womb in the abdomen1 whereby some of the unpleasant features of pregnancy are relieved1 and the so-called lightening takes place4 ,the waist line becomes small1 the breathing is easier and the general well-being of the woman is better1 so that her friends are attracted by her feeling of relief4 ,but as a result of the womb descent and the consequent pressure1 irritation of the bladder and rectum may occur1 and she may have frequent calls to empty these organs4 ,the vagina secretes more actively1 the veins enlarge1 some dropsy may appear in the extremities1 and the womb contractions of pregnancy1 which have been painless1 begin to cause more and more discomfort4 ,these false pains recur at regular intervals of hours or even days1 and generally at night1 last for a varying period and usually disappear in the morning4 ,they often deceive the woman and lead her to the belief that the labor has already begun2 but examination of the cervix will reveal that this is not so4 ,it is well to bear in mind that the true labor pains usually begin in the back1 extend down to the thighs and often around to the front and they recur at regular intervals1 and with increasing intensity4 ,the beginning of labor is characterized by recurring pains at regular intervals and of increasing severity4 ,there is also a discharge from the vagina of mucus1 and this is sometimes tinged with blood1 the show4 ,if an examination is now made1 it will be found that the cervix 7neck of the womb7 is shortened1 and that the mouth of the womb is beginning to dilate4 ,at the beginning1 the pains are usually in the back and spread to the abdomen and down the thighs2 but they may be felt first in the abdomen4 ,they return every half hour or twenty minutes1 but as labor goes on the interval is shortened1 so that toward the end of the second stage when the child is being born1 they appear to be continuous1 and the patient feels as if she is encircled by a belt of pain2 however1 with all this1 she will bear the suffering easier and better for she knows that progress is being made1 and that she will soon be over the pains and the child born4 ,a pain rarely lasts more than one minute4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ebi ,,stages ,,of ,,labor4--,first stage extends from the beginning of labor until the mouth of the womb is dilated4 ,second stage1 from the complete dilation until the complete birth of the child4 ,third stage1 from the birth of the child until the expulsions of the after-birth--,placenta4 ,the ,first ,stage4--,the first stage varies greatly in different women4 ,the average duration of this stage is from ten to fourteen hours in the woman with the first child1 and six to eight hours in the woman who has borne children4 ,during this stage the woman prefers to remain on her feet1 sit1 stand or walk about4 ,the amount of pain experienced varies greatly1 according to the temperament of the patient2 in nervous women it may be excessive4 ,the pains now have nothing of that bearing down character which they afterward acquire2 they are described as grinding1 are usually felt in the front4 ,the genitals become bathed with secretions1 which are sometimes tinged with blood4 ,this is an especially trying period to a young wife1 for she cannot see that the pains are doing any good1 only making her restless1 tired and nervous4 ,little can be done by the physician in this stage except to encourage and explain what is really being accomplished by these seemingly futile pains and by tact and proper encouragement1 a physician tides this stage over and gives great comfort to the needy patient4 ,this stage ends with the opening and dilation of the mouth of the womb and the second or expulsive stage sets in1 with pains altered in character4 ,second ,stage4--,the pains now become more frequent and severe and last longer1 and the patient now manifests a strong desire to expel the contents of the womb4 ,the woman now feels better in bed and when the pains come she involuntarily bears down1 with each contraction she sets her teeth1 takes a deep breath1 fixes the diaphragm1 contracts the muscles of the abdomen and bears down hard if you allow her to do so4 ,the knowledge that she is working to overcome an obstacle gives her some satisfaction and she feels that she is accomplishing something by the efforts she is making4 ,the physician can aid greatly by suggesting to the patient how to use the pains and how much bearing down to do4 ,he can tell her when not to bear down1 and so save her strength for the next real pain when bearing down will do good4 ,although the pains are really harder in this stage1 nervous women suffer no more1 for their mind is now concentrated upon the work at hand4 ,sometimes at the beginning of this stage the patient feels chilly or has a severe chill2 a hot drink and more covering counteract this4 ,another phenomena is the escape of the waters and a lull in the pains for a little time1 when they come on more effectively than before as the womb contracts down upon the child and is not hindered by the bag of water4 ,the pains keep on at intervals until the child is born and the physician can now be of help by guiding1 directing and assisting the birth of the head4 ,this stage averages about two hours4 #ecj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,third ,stage4--,the birth of the head is very soon followed by the shoulders and the rest of the body1 and the woman is now at comparative rest4 ,the cord is now tied and cut and the child laid away1 if all right1 in a warm place until it can be washed and dressed4 ,following the birth of the child there is a short resting period1 the contractions of the womb cease and it becomes smaller through retraction4 ,after a few minutes the pains begin again1 the after-birth separates from its attachment in the womb1 and together with the membranes is extruded into the vaginal canal and vulvar opening2 whence it can be easily delivered by pressing upon the abdomen over the lump 7womb7 and by guiding the after-birth with the cord4 ,this should be done slowly so that the membranes will all come away with the after-birth4 ,this should always be examined to be certain that everything has come away4 ,a greater or less amount of clots of blood come with the after-birth4 ,the contraction of the womb stops the bleeding1 one hand should be kept on the abdomen over the womb1 to see that it remains hard and retracted4 ,the womb moves under the hand4 ,if it softens1 gentle rubbing should be kept up and the womb will soon remain contracted4 ,this stage averages about fifteen minutes4 ,,management ,,of ,,labor4--,preparation of the ,bed4--,the bed should be high1 springs not soft1 with a firm and smooth mattress4 ,it should be placed so that both sides are accessible4 ,the bed should be made up on the right side as a rule1 as the woman usually lies on her left side when delivered4 ,place a rubber1 or an oil cloth sheet1 over the mattress1 and over this an ordinary muslin sheet and secure this with safety pins to the corners of the mattress4 ,this is the permanent bed2 on top of this is the second rubber sheet and this is covered with another muslin sheet and both held by safety pins4 ,this is the temporary bed4 ,plenty of hot and cold boiled water should also be at hand4 ,frequently only a temporary bed is made with rubber or oil cloth underneath1 blanket and sheet above this4 ,they should be fastened so that the movements of the woman will not disorder them4 ,these can be removed after the confinement and new1 clean warm clothes put in their place4 ,the objection to this is the woman may be too tired to be moved1 while1 with the permanent and temporary bed arrangement she need not be moved at all1 only lifted1 while the temporary bed is being removed and she is then let down easily upon clean bedding4 ,preparation of the ,patient4--,the patient1 if she desires1 can take a full bath4 ,the bowels should be moved thoroughly with a soap and water injection so that the rectum will be fully emptied4 ,this makes labor not only easier1 but pleasanter1 as no feces will be discharged during labor4 ,the bladder should also be emptied4 ,the external organs should be scrupulously cleansed and bathed with some antiseptic solution1 like glycothymoline1 listerine1 borolyptol1 etc4 ,a fresh suit of underwear may then be put on and over this a loose wrapper4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eca ,examination of the ,patient4--,the physician needs to satisfy himself as to the position of the child1 etc4 ,this can be done by an examination of the abdomen and also of the vagina4 ,he must determine whether the child is alive1 its position1 the condition of the cervix and mouth of the womb4 ,in making such examination a routine plan should be adopted4 ,the coat must be removed1 the shirt sleeves turned up and the hands and arms washed with soap and water4 ,the abdomen should be thoroughly palpated 7felt7 and listened to with the ear or stethoscope to determine the character of the child's heart beat1 whether it be very slow1 one hundred and twenty or less1 or a very rapid one1 one hundred and fifty or more4 ,it may indicate danger to the child and necessitate a hurried delivery4 ,after these things have been done1 the hands and arms must again be thoroughly washed and sterilized1 the fingers anointed with carbolated vaselin and the examination of the vagina made4 ,this cleanliness is necessary1 and if this plan were carried out by everyone connected with the patient during the whole confinement1 there would be fewer cases of child-bed fever1 with its resultant diseases4 ,the patient should lie on her back with the knees drawn up4 ,there is no need for any exposure now1 for the covering can be held up by an attendant so that it will not touch the physician's hands4 ,the soft parts are now separated by the fingers of one hand while the examining fingers are introduced into the vagina4 ,these fingers should never touch any external part and especially the parts near the anus4 ,if the cervix is found to be long and the canal still undilated1 or only slightly so1 and especially if it is the first child 7primipara71 the physician's presence is not needed and he may safely leave for an hour or two4 ,but if the mouth 7os7 of the womb is dilated to the size of a silver dollar he should on no account leave the house4 ,frequent examination of the vagina should not be made4 ,in ordinary cases during the first stage1 the woman should be up and encouraged to walk about the room1 to sit or assume any comfortable position4 ,during a pain she may stand beside the bed resting her hands upon something or kneel in front of the bed or chair4 ,the standing position assists in the birth4 ,the bladder should be emptied frequently1 as a distended bladder retards labor and may even stop the womb contractions4 ,the pains become more frequent and severe as the end of this stage approaches and each contraction is now accompanied by straining or a bearing down effort on the part of the woman1 and as a rule the membranes rupture spontaneously about this time4 ,an examination of the vagina should now be made with the woman in bed1 and if the membranes have not broken and the womb is completely dilated as shown during the pain1 they may be ruptured by pressing against them with a finger-nail during a pain4 ,sometimes we use every means to retain the membranes intact1 but that is when protection for the child is needed for sometime longer4 ,if the suffering is very severe1 during this stage1 fifteen grains of chloral hydrate1 well diluted with water1 may be given every fifteen or thirty minutes until sixty grains have been given4 7,this medicine should never be given to a person with heart trouble74 ,i find one drop doses of the tincture of ,gelsemium every fifteen to thirty minutes of benefit1 especially if the womb does not dilate well1 or the patient is very nervous4 ,the patient may receive and can receive light nourishment during this stage4 #ecb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,management of the ,second ,stage4--,after the rupture of the membranes the labor proceeds faster and a termination may be expected within a reasonable time4 ,there is a short lull in the pains1 usually1 after the waters have escaped and during this time the patient should remove her clothing and put on a night dress1 and to prevent its being soiled roll it well up under the arms and retain it there4 ,after labor it can be very easily pulled down and made comfortable for the patient4 ,a folded1 clean1 sterile sheet is now placed about the body and extremities and held in place by a cord around the waist4 ,the opening in the sheet should be in the right side1 as this will allow the assistance being given as needed4 ,the powerful force of the abdominal muscles is now brought into action2 the force is best utilized with the woman lying on her back4 ,she should now be encouraged to bear down during the pains and she will be greatly assisted by pulling on a sheet or long towel tied to the foot of the bed1 or by holding the hand of the nurse4 ,a support for her feet frequently aids the woman4 ,pressing low on her back relieves her to some extent4 ,in the intervals between the pains she should rest1 do nothing1 and be perfectly passive4 ,it is now that an anesthetic may be used to relieve the suffering4 ,she should not be put completely under its influence for that is not only unnecessary1 but injurious4 ,chloroform when used should be given on a handkerchief opened and loosely held over the woman's face1 and administered drop by drop on the handkerchief4 ,the handkerchief should be placed over the face at the beginning of the pain and be taken away as soon as the pain is stopped4 ,the woman inhales the chloroform during the pains and their sharpness is blunted4 ,given in that way it is not considered dangerous4 ,it should only be pushed to unconsciousness during a forceps delivery1 and even then it is not always necessary to render the woman unconscious4 ,i have used the forceps without giving an anesthetic4 ,they should be placed without causing any special pain1 and assist in delivery without causing any more pain when the head is down low4 ,of course if the forceps must be used when the head is high up a greater amount of anesthetic is needed4 ,dr4 ,manton1 of ,detroit1 says3--,the dangers of anesthetics are the same when employed for obstetric purposes as in surgery1 and then use should be governed by the same rules in each instance4 ,as soon as the head begins to dilate the vulvar opening1 the patient should be turned on her left side with her knees drawn up and her body lying diagonally across the bed1 with the buttocks close to and parallel with the edge4 ,this position allows the physician to give better assistance and is no harder for the patient4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ecc ,the physician with his hands thoroughly sterilized and with a clean sterilized gown1 seats himself on the edge of the bed and watches the progress of the labor1 ready to assist the woman at any moment4 ,and at this time he can do much by words of encouragement and proper directions to the laboring woman how to use her pains so as to get the most from them2 and also by manipulation of the soft parts and the head4 ,the head advances more and more with each succeeding pain1 and the perineum is put on the stretch1 each contraction is followed by a resting pause during which the head slips back a little and relieves the perineum4 ,tear of the perineum is liable to take place when the head is about to escape through the vulvar opening1 especially if the contractions are strong1 the woman bears down forcibly and the interval between the pains is short1 so that the head is forced out before the parts have time to completely dilate and soften4 ,here is where the physician's work comes in1 by holding the head back and fully flexed 7bent71 chin upon the breast1 and keeping the back of the head 7occiput7 well up towards the bone in front 7pubic arch7 until thc perineum is completely dilated4 ,the effect of the pains can be lessened1 if necessary1 also1 by telling the woman to open her mouth and not to bear down during the pain for a few times4 ,in this way the perineum will dilate properly and be torn little1 if at all1 and perhaps much future trouble for the woman saved4 ,i always tell my patient why ,i ask her to do certain things in labor and ,i have never found any woman who1 when able1 was not willing to do as ,i asked4 ,a torn perineum is not desirable1 because even when sewn up immediately after labor1 it may not unite thoroughly1 and thus cause displacements of the womb in the future4 ,a little time and care at the time of labor will save the perineum and every woman is willing to do her share when the conditions are plainly explained to her4 ,it takes only a few minutes longer1 and only a few more pains to bear4 ,when the head begins to stretch the opening1 the left hand of the physician should be carried over the woman's abdomen and between the thighs1 her right leg being supported by a pillow placed between her knees1 and this left hand presses the back of the head 7occiput7 forward and against the pubic arch4 ,the right hand may also press the head upward by being placed against the posterior portion of the dilated perineum4 ,the edge of the perineum should now be closely watched4 ,a small towel wrung out of a bowl of hot water placed handy on a chair1 should be held constantly against the perineum to hasten the softening and dilatation of these tissues4 ,plenty of hot water and small towels should be at hand4 ,the head advances with each pain and again recedes until the parts are properly dilated1 and the perineum slips backward over the child's face4 #ecd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,if torn1 it should be sewed before the physician leaves1 as it can be done easily and without pain to the mother4 ,as the head of the child emerges1 the anesthetic should be pushed1 or the woman told to open her mouth and cry out4 ,this lessens the pain and the child's head emerges slower1 and the perineum is saved4 ,the child's head should be received in the hand4 ,after the head is born1 there is a lull for a few moments4 ,then the shoulders rotate into the proper position and are easily born4 ,there may then be a flow of watery fluid for a few seconds4 ,before this time the physician has examined to see whether the cord is around the child's neck1 released it if it has been1 and also cleaned out the child's mouth4 ,the child usually cries a little about this time and it is soon seen whether it needs quick attention4 ,the perineum should be guarded also while the shoulders are being born as it can be torn by them4 ,the shoulders are generally born without any help4 ,the child's head is held in the physician's hand4 ,as soon as the body is born1 the child should be laid upon the bed behind the mother's thighs1 and the cord pulled down to prevent it pulling upon the after-birth4 ,after the beating in the cord has ceased1 generally from five to ten minutes have elapsed1 the cord is then tied1 tight enough so it will not bleed afterward1 about one or one and one half inches 7some say more7 from the body and tied a second time an inch or so from the first ligature1 and the cord cut between the two ligatures4 ,care should be taken so as not to cut a finger or toe of the baby4 ,if the cord is very thick it is best to pinch it at the point of tying and the contents stripped away before the first ligature is applied4 ,after the cord is cut it should be wiped off to determine that bleeding from the vessels has been permanently cut off1 and if not it should be tied again4 ,the child is now taken up by placing the back of its neck in the hollow between the thumb and forefinger1 and the other hand over the backbone4 ,it should then be placed in a warm receiving blanket1 and put in a safe place4 ,management of the ,third ,stage1--,the contractions of the womb are renewed and with the second or third the after-birth may be expressed4 ,the top 7fundus7 of the womb is grasped by the hand through the relaxed abdominal walls1 and squeezed1 and at the same time make a downward pressure4 ,the after-birth is loosened from the womb and slides through the vagina and outlet1 and it may be caught in a tray which has been placed between the patient's legs1 or by the hand and given a few twists in order to roll the membranes together2 while this is being done1 gentle rubbing should be applied to the womb1 when the membranes will slip out without tearing2 no drawing on the cord should be done in delivering the after-birth4 ,from the time of the birth of the head to the delivery of the after-birth the womb must be controlled by the firm pressure of the hand on the abdomen4 ,it is well for the nurse1 when the after-birth is separating from the womb to follow the womb1 throughout this whole stage1 by keeping her hand upon it and if1 while the physician is attending to the child1 the womb softens and enlarges she should at once notify him4 ,there may be bleeding within the womb4 ,after the womb is empty1 friction should be made over the womb whenever it softens at all in order to stimulate the womb to perfect contraction1 and it should be kept up at intervals for one hour after the after-birth and membranes have been delivered4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ece ,,the ,,child4 ,the eyes should be washed soon and normal respiration established4 ,if the child does not breathe well1 cold water may be sprinkled in the face and chest and if this fails1 immersions in hot water at #ajf degrees ,f41 and sprinkling with cold water must be resorted to4 ,if necessary1 artificial respiration must be given4 ,slap the child on the back and move the arms up and down by the side a few times1 or breathing into the child's mouth4 ,another method4--,face the child's back1 put an index finger in each arm-pit and the thumbs over the shoulders1 so that their ends over-lap the collar-bone and rest on the front of the chest1 the rest of the fingers going obliquely over the back of the chest4 ,the child is suspended perpendicularly between the operator's knees4 ,its whole weight now hangs on the first fingers in the arm-pit2 by these means the ribs are lifted1 the chest is expanded and inspiration is mechanically produced4 ,the infant is now swung upward till the operative's hands are just above the horizontal line1 when the motion is abruptly1 but carefully1 arrested4 ,the momentum causes the lower limbs and pelvis of the infant to topple over toward the operator4 ,the greater part of the weight now rests on the thumbs1 which press on the front of the chest1 while the abdominal organs press upon the diaphragm4 ,by these two factors1 the chest is compressed and we get expiration1 mechanically4 ,after five seconds the first position is resumed again1 and the lungs expand and fill with air4 ,this process may be repeated several times until the breathing seems to be going naturally1 and with delicate infants it should be the last resort4 ,after the breathing has been established the child should be wrapped in a warm flannel with hot water bags or cans near it1 and left until the mother has been cared for4 ,infants at birth are covered with a white greasy substance1 vernix caseosa1 or cheesy varnish2 it is removed by applying olive oil1 vaselin or fresh lard1 and afterward rubbing the skin gently with a soft cloth4 ,the eyes and mouth should be washed out with pure warm water--or a saturated solution of boric acid1 used4 ,separate squares of soft linen being used for this purpose4 ,if the baby is born too soon or is very small1 weak and undeveloped1 it should be given an oil bath1 only1 and then wrapped in cotton wool and kept at a temperature of not less than #hj degrees ,f41 for ten days or two weeks4 #ecf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,to a fully developed child the first bath may be given at once4 ,have everything ready before beginning1 a foot tub1 warm soft towels1 warm water1 castile soap1 olive oil or vaselin1 small squares of muslin or linen1 dusting powder1 a dressing for the navel and clothing1 the latter consisting of a diaper1 a flannel band1 a shirt1 long woolen stockings1 a loose long sleeved flannel petticoat and a simple soft white outside garment1 the two last1 long enough to more than cover the feet4 ,the infant should be wrapped in flannel and only the part which is being bathed at the moment should be exposed4 ,the eyes are first bathed separately and with different cloths1 and afterward the face1 no soap being used2 the head is then washed with warm water2 very little soap should be used with infants as it is more or less irritating1 and it is likely to injure the fine texture of the skin4 ,next1 one should carefully clean the parts behind the ears and the crevices of the neck1 arm-pits and joints and those between the buttocks and the thighs1 and it is well to notice if all the natural openings are perfect2 finally the baby is put down into the tub of warm water at about #if degrees ,f41 and washed off1 with the head and back firmly supported with the left arm and hand during the bath4 ,the baby is lifted out in a minute of two1 held face downward for a moment and rinsed off with clean warm water4 ,it is then wrapped in a warm towel and flannel and dried by patting1 not rubbing4 ,it is best to do all this on a table1 instead of on the lap1 and it should be large enough to hold a bath tub1 every thing necessary for the bath and a pillow upon which to place the baby4 ,everything then can be done without stooping and with greater comfort to the child4 ,powder should not be used except where there are signs of chafing1 when stearate of zinc is the best to use4 ,the navel is then dressed4 ,a hole is cut in the center of a square of sterilized lint or linen which is slipped over the cord and folded about it2 the cord is then laid toward the left side1 and over it is put a small sterilized cotton pad which is held in place by the flannel bandage and just tight enough to hold4 ,the binder may be kept on by sewing it smoothly with half a dozen large stitches1 thus doing away with any danger of being injured from the pins4 ,a binder should only be tight enough to hold the dressing for the navel4 ,after the cord drops off the looser knitted band should be used4 ,the infant is not bathed in the tub again until after the cord has been dried up and ready to drop off1 which usually occurs on the fifth or sixth day1 although it may not drop off for nine days4 ,the cord should not be redressed in the meantime4 7,see ,baby ,department for further directions74 ,,the ,,mother4 ,the first duty of the physician1 following the third stage of labor1 is to see that the womb is well contracted and control of this organ should be continued for at least one hour after delivery4 ,this generally prevents excessive loss of blood4 ,if necessary to promote womb contraction one teaspoonful of ergot can be given4 ,after the womb has been kept in a state of contraction1 the room should be rid of all evidences of labor and the woman made comfortable4 ,the buttocks and thighs which have been soiled during the labor should be bathed with warm water and soap and the external genitals sprayed with an antiseptic solution1 then dried with sterile gauze or cotton1 the dressing applied to the vulva and the temporary bed removed1 her night dress pulled down and the patient thus lying in a clean1 comfortable bedding4 ,the woman may then have a cup of weak tea1 hot milk or broth and be left to rest2 but during the first sleep the womb should be carefully watched lest it relax and serious1 if not fatal1 bleeding occur4 ,in a normal confinement the dressings need not be changed1 as a rule1 oftener than six times in twenty-four hours1 for the first few days4 ,as soon as convenient after the first toilet is finished the physician sterilizes his hands and with the patient on her left side introduces one finger into the rectum and the thumb into the vagina to discover the condition of the perineum4 ,washing out of the vagina is not necessary as a rule4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #ecg ,the binder is considered indispensable1 and should be made of unbleached muslin and wide enough to extend from the pubic 7bone7 to the breast-bone1 and long enough to go around the patient's body and slightly lap4 ,the binder should be pinned or sewed tightest in the middle1 but it should not be so tight as to press upon the womb and crowd it backward or to either side4 ,it acts as a splint to the muscles and assists in resting them to their natural condition4 ,rest4--,complete rest of the body and mind is essential to the well being of the lying-in woman4 ,she is better off without any company1 and should see no one except her family for the first week or two4 ,outside visitors should be prohibited4 ,the lying-in room should be kept free from noise and confusion1 and the patient should be protected from annoyances of every kind4 ,she should remain lying on her back for a few days and immediately following delivery she should not have a pillow for her head4 ,sleep is very necessary and desirable1 and mild medicines should be given to produce it1 if necessary4 ,it is best not to sit up in the bed until the womb shall have had time to become smaller1 and has resumed its natural position behind the pubis4 ,among the upper classes1 when it takes the womb longer to regain its normal size1 three weeks is a good rule to go by before sitting up in the room1 and she should remain in her room until the end of the fourth week4 ,among healthy women of the laboring class1 whose muscular system has not been injured by culture and social excesses1 the womb and appendages regain their normal proportions more rapidly2 but even they should remain in bed two weeks4 ,,after-,,pains4--,women who have borne children frequently suffer from the after-pains1 occurring at irregular intervals1 for two or three days and they may give rise to much distress4 ,a few drops of spirits of camphor on a lump of sugar will often give relief when they are not severe4 ,also a drop of tincture of blue cohosh taken every two or three hours is valuable4 ,,the ,,bladder4--,if the patient is not able to pass urine it should be drawn once in eight or twelve hours or oftener if required4 ,a ,no4#g rubber catheter is best4 ,after it has been used1 it should be sterilized by boiling and then kept in a bichloride solution 7#a-bjjj74 ,it should be washed off with boiled water again before being used to remove the bichloride solution and greased with sterile oil4 ,the parts should be exposed to pass the catheter1 the labia separated by the finger and thumb1 and the opening of the urethra and surrounding parts bathed clean with an antiseptic solution2 unless you are clean decomposing discharges from the vagina may be introduced into the bladder and a cystitis set up4 ,the care of the bladder is very important4 ,it is not so sensitive after the labor and the woman may have urine when she does not think so4 ,sometimes she passes a little after trying and then thinks there is no more in the bladder4 ,even the attendants are deceived sometimes4 ,i once had a case where the mother was the nurse4 ,at each visit ,i inquired as to the amount of urine passed4 ,i was told each time it was sufficient4 ,she suffered severely the second day in the evening4 ,i went to see her and against the protests of the mother ,i used the catheter and took away an enormous quantity of urine4 ,in such cases the bladder should be emptied slowly to save the woman from shock4 ,a physician cannot always depend upon the patient's knowledge of her condition even in such matters and sometimes even the nurse is at fault4 #ech ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,the ,,bowels4--,there should be a movement of the bowels the second or third day1 and a soap and water enema containing a small teaspoonful of spirits of turpentine and one-half ounce of glycerin1 will usually be sufficient4 ,later cascara cordial1 castor oil1 etc41 may be used4 ,should the breasts be much swollen and painful and fever arise1 saline laxatives are needed for two or three days1 such as citrate of magnesia1 rochelle salts1 hunyadi water or seidlitz powder may be given4 ,care of the ,breasts4--,careful attention should be given them from the first4 ,the nipples should be bathed after labor1 with an antiseptic lotion 7bichloride1 #a-bjjj71 dried and then covered with castor oil1 a small square of clean sterile gauze being laid over each to protect the clothing4 ,bathe the nipples before and after each nursing with a warm saturated solution of boric acid and dry them carefully4 ,the breasts may be supported by a binder1 made of a strip of muslin sufficiently wide to extend from above to well below the breasts4 ,if they are heavy and sagging place a layer of cotton at the outer border of each breast and they should be raised toward the middle line1 the binder being pinned only tight enough to hold without pressing upon them4 ,the breasts should not be pressed upon by anything4 ,shoulder straps can be pinned or sewed on the binder if it has a tendency to slip down4 ,should the breasts be much swollen relief can be obtained by massage with warm olive oil and by the use of a breast pump4 ,the tips of the fingers only should be used in giving massage and the stroke should be light1 from the circumference to the center4 ,roughness and pressure must be avoided4 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,breast1 ,abscess2 ,broken ,breast4--,this usually results from germs4 ,the breast inflames1 the milk tubes are choked and distended1 there may be fever4 ,there is sometimes severe local pain1 hard swelling and an abscess forms and if this breaks it is called broken breast4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eci ,treatment1 ,preventive4--,support breast with a binder4 ,the milk should not be allowed to accumulate and cake4 ,the breasts and nipples should be kept clean and dry4 ,breast pump should be used if necessary to get out the surplus milk4 ,if the lumps continue and are painful1 put cold applications to the breast4 ,have child nurse at the other breast4 ,if it continues and will suppurate1 apply moist heat1 such as fomentations or poultices1 and then open thoroughly4 ,poke root makes a splendid poultice for caked breasts4 ,i have great faith in it4 ,at the same time ,i give of the tincture one drop doses every hour4 ,it is a splendid remedy and the poultice and remedy frequently stop the trouble4 ,inflammation of the breasts sometimes occurs in babies1 generally in the first weeks4 ,the swelling can be reduced by mild rubbing with warm carbolized oil used every day4 ,do not rub hard enough to hurt the baby4 ,after the rubbing1 absorbent cotton with carbolized oil should be applied and cover all with a thick layer of cotton held on with adhesives4 ,if the breasts form pus they must be opened4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 #a4 ,sore ,breasts1 a ,never-,failing ,remedy for4--,take a pint of raw linseed oil and four ounces tincture of camphor1 mix and apply a cloth saturated in the liniment to the affected parts1 taking care that the whole surface of the inflamed parts is covered with the liniment4 ,when the breasts become swollen or painfully inflamed1 apply the liniment often to prevent gathering4 ,even if they have gathered it is an excellent outward application4 ,it allays pain1 is extremely soothing and seldom fails to effect a cure4 #b4 ,swollen ,breasts1 an ,herb ,treatment for4--,chamomile flowers one ounce1 marshmallow roots one ounce1 bruise and boil in one quart of water down to a pint4 ,foment the breast with this liquor as hot as can be borne2 and then place the flowers and roots in a cloth and apply as a poultice4 #c4 ,sore ,breasts1 a ,hot ,poultice for4--,apply hot pancakes made of sour milk1 saleratus and wheat flour1 large enough to cover affected parts4 ,keep them changed often enough1 so they will not be cold4 ,this is an excellent remedy to steam out the inflammation4 ,this is an old tried remedy and one to be relied upon4 ,the steaming relieves the swelling and inflammation and gives relief quickly4 #d4 ,caked ,breasts1 ,fresh ,hops for4--,fry one pint of fresh hops in a half cup of lard until the lard is a rich brown1 then strain1 set away to cool and use as a salve4 #e4 ,sore ,breasts1 a ,poultice of ,peach ,leaves for4--,take enough peach tree leaves to mix well with meal and water to the consistency of a poultice4 ,this poultice should be applied hot1 but should only be used in cases where the breast has matter or pus in it4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,sore ,nipples1 a ,good ,wash for4--,brandy and water mixed together and put on the nipples will harden them but should be washed off before the child nurses4 ,if they are cracked1 apply glycerin with starch1 or arnica ointment4 #b4 ,sore ,nipples1 ,good ,family ,ointment for4--,four ounces of white wax1 one ounce bayberry wax1 three ounces of spermaceti1 one pint olive oil4 ,mix briskly over a slow fire1 taking care to stir it briskly until cool4 ,this is an excellent ointment for mothers when troubled with sore nipples2 it moistens the skin and forms a coating4 ,it is good for dry1 scurvy1 chapped hands1 blotches on the face and all sores which require a mild ointment1 but should be assisted with internal remedies when the case requires it4 #edj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,lochia4--,by this term is meant the discharges from the womb and soft parts after labor4 ,they are mixed with blood at first and contain dark clots1 mucus1 shreds of the after-birth and pieces of the membrane4 ,they become paler in color from the end of the third to the sixth day4 ,after this the color is yellow1 greenish and contains pus and fatty cells1 with a little blood4 ,this discharge varies in different women4 ,in those who menstruate freely and do not nurse they are usually copious2 when decomposed1 they smell badly and the odor is penetrating4 ,the flow may cease entirely between the second and sixth week4 ,it is increased by exertions at about the time the patient begins to move about4 ,diet4--,this should consist at first of liquid1 unstimulating food1 given in small quantities and frequently4 ,if the baby does not nurse1 the liquids should be restricted4 ,some women on the first day can take milk1 milk toast1 or if desired1 dry or buttered toast with coffee1 tea1 weak cocoa1 according to the patient's taste4 ,water may be given if desired4 ,on the second and third days1 simple soups or any of the following may be added to the dietary3 ,meat broths1 beef tea1 soft boiled or poached eggs1 raw or stewed oysters 7no vinegar or spices7 and some simple dessert1 such as boiled custard or junket4 ,during the next few days1 chicken 7white meat71 scraped beef or mutton in small quantities1 baked potato1 rice and cereals may be given and by the end of the week a gradual return to the ordinary diet may be made4 ,should there be any tendency to constipation1 the bowels should be opened by a simple enema 7as before stated7 or glycerin enema1 etc42 or by one or more doses1 #b drams1 of the compound licorice powder repeated in three or four hours1 if necessary2 or a half ounce of castor oil1 or a half glass of hunyadi water4 ,cooked fruits for the constipation may also be given4 ,bleeding ,after ,delivery1 ,post-,partum ,hemorrhage4--,bleeding from the womb occurring six hours after delivery is called post partum and after that time1 is known as puerperal child-birth bleeding or hemorrhage4 ,causes4--,a relaxed condition of the womb1 the retention of clots or parts of the membranes1 etc41 in the womb1 a full rectum or bladder1 fibroid tumors1 deep tears of the cervix4 ,symptoms4--,if the bleeding is profuse1 the pulse is fast1 the woman looks pale1 anxious and feels cold1 restless1 gaping1 usually it comes from a relaxed1 softened and enlarged womb4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #eda ,treatment4--,in severe forms no time must be lost in securing contraction of the womb and the method employed for expelling the after-birth should be employed to expel clots4 ,grasp the womb over the abdomen1 employ firm but gentle kneading1 pressing downward4 ,the pillows should be removed1 the foot of the bed elevated twelve to eighteen inches1 a preparation of ergot given by the mouth or hypodermically in the thigh4 ,if these measures fail the hand and arm should be sterilized and inserted in the womb1 all clots1 etc41 removed and pressure made over the abdomen on the womb while the hand is still there4 ,this pressure and presence of the hand close the bleeding vessels in the womb4 ,the hand should remain1 while the kneading goes on externally1 on the womb4 ,this kneading should be kept up until the womb contracts4 ,the hand can then be removed from the vagina1 while gentle kneading is slowly kept up over the womb4 ,the womb should be closely watched for hours after4 ,bleeding very seldom occurs again1 but it might4 ,if the bleeding is more of an oozing1 an injection of very hot water1 #abj degrees ,f41 through a long douche nozzle1 directly into the womb cavity may be given4 ,this is very effective for any kind of bleeding4 ,lemon juice or boiled vinegar can be added to the injection4 ,everything used must be perfectly clean or child-bed fever may be caused by these measures4 ,after the womb has thoroughly contracted1 it is sometimes of benefit to place a rubber bag filled with cold water over the pubic bone to prevent subsequent relaxations of the womb4 ,weakness can be met by hypodermics of whisky or brandy and strychnine1 one-thirtieth of grain1 injected hypodermically to stimulate the heart4 ,pulse and ,temperature4--,the temperature may rise one to one and one-half degrees without the case being abnormal4 ,the pulse falls after labor1 ranging between sixty and seventy4 ,a rise of temperature1 a rapid pulse1 a flushed face1 a chill1 pain or tenderness of the abdomen1 and abnormal increase or decrease of the discharge1 bleeding1 or offensive odor of the discharge should cause suspicion of child-bed 7puerperal7 fever4 ,this is a grave condition and results from infection which has taken place during labor or afterward4 ,the septic matter may be carried in on the fingers or instruments by the physician or attendants1 etc4 ,the most usual sources are unclean hands1 instruments and clothing which come in contact with the woman's genitals4 ,the attack is usually ushered in during the second to the fourth day by a chill1 or chilly sensations1 etc41 rise of temperature1 rapid pulse1 accompanied by headache and a feeling of weariness4 ,the discharge may be increased at first1 but later diminished and may cease2 or it may be abundant1 frothy and of a very fetid odor4 ,secretion of milk may fail1 the bowels are usually constipated1 pain in the abdomen develops4 ,treatment4--,if the interior of the womb is smooth1 a single antiseptic womb injection should be given2 if it contains foreign material or is rough1 it should be scraped and then a douche given4 ,this must be done carefully and with absolute cleanness4 ,turpentine stupes should be placed hot on the abdomen for the pain1 or where cold feels more grateful the ice bag or cloths wrung out of cold or ice water should be applied over the abdomen1 and covered with several thicknesses of flannel and changed as soon as they become heated4 ,medicines to relieve the pain may be given4 ,hot and cold sponging may be given to reduce the temperature1 a little alcohol can be added to the water or the cold or hot pack may be used4 #edb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,diet4--,this should be nourishing and supporting1 and at first1 liquid and consist largely of milk2 but concentrated broths1 jellies1 and liquid beef1 peptonoids1 are useful4 ,stimulants should be given in these septic conditions4 ,from one to two ounces of whisky may be given every three to four hours in the form of milk punch and1 if possible1 as much red or port wine also4 ,women in this condition can stand this treatment4 ,salines 7salts7 should be given to keep open the bowels4 ,,convulsions4 7,eclampsia74--,all forms of convulsions may occur during pregnancy4 ,they may occur during pregnancy and during labor4 ,these are usually the result of kidney trouble4 ,the attacks occur most often during the last three months of pregnancy4 ,their frequency is one to three hundred to one to five hundred cases4 ,it occurs oftener in the first pregnancy1 three to one4 ,treatment4--,inhalation of chloroform to control the convulsion4 ,morphine in one-half grain dose can be given if no chloroform is handy4 ,place the patient in a hot water or vapor bath1 or wrap blankets wrung out of hot water around her1 and pile the bedding on until a profuse sweat is started4 ,the sweating aids in eliminating the poison4 ,change the hot wet blankets as often as necessary4 ,if the convulsions do not cease the womb must be emptied of its contents4 ,if the convulsions occur during labor they should be treated in the same manner4 ,the mortality then is about seven per cent4 ,chloral hydrate in thirty to sixty grain doses in three ounces of water may be injected into the rectum if the other remedies fail4 ,,milk ,,leg4--,this is due to infection4 ,it usually arises from an extension of a blood clot 7thrombosis7 of the womb or pelvic veins1 to the thigh 7femoral7 vein1 resulting in a partial or complete obstruction of the vein4 ,it may come in less frequent cases1 from a lymphatic infection4 ,symptoms4--,they may develop at any time between the tenth and thirtieth days or even later4 ,these are general feelings of weariness1 stiffness and soreness of the leg1 especially when it is moved4 ,there may first be pain in the region of the groin2 or pain from the ankle to the groin and followed by swelling4 ,the skin of the leg becomes markedly swollen1 white and shiny4 ,later there is pitting on pressure1 but not at first1 because the skin is extremely stretched4 ,fever may accompany the attack1 but it will subside long before the swelling of the leg has disappeared4 ,the vein may be felt as a hard lash-like cord1 a red line of inflammation marking its course along the inner and under side of the thigh4 ,the disease may last weeks1 depending upon the severity of the trouble4 ,the affected leg is disabled for a number of months after recovery4 ,recovery takes place as a rule4 ,absorption of the clot takes place1 or the vessel remains closed1 and another 7compensatory7 circulation is established4 ,,obstetrics ,,or ,,midwifery #edc ,treatment4--,the patient should lie in bed with the leg elevated and swathed in flannel or cotton wet with some quieting lotion4 ,the following is a good lotion3-- ,compound ,soap ,liniment #f ounces ,laudanum #a-a_/b ounces ,tincture ,aconite ,root #a_/b ounce ,tincture ,belladonna #a_/b ounce ,wet the flannel or cotton with this4 ,after the acute symptoms have passed the following ointment may be put on the leg3-- ,ichthyol #de grains ,iodide of ,lead #de grains ,chloride of ,ammonium #aj grains ,alboline #a ounce ,the parts should not be rubbed lest a clot be loosened and travel in the general circulation and thus endanger life4 ,diet4--,should be supporting4 ,salts for the bowels4 #edd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,all ,,about ,,baby ,,questions ,,and ,,answers ,preparation1 ,outfit1 ,nursing1 ,formulas for ,preparation of ,milk for ,bottle-,fed ,infants2 ,weaning1 ,teething1 ,diet ,through ,childhood1 ,all the ,baby ,diseases1 etc41 from the ,best ,medical ,authority1 ,infant ,hospitals and ,nurses4 ,how long does pregnancy usually last8 ,two hundred and eighty days4 ,how can the time be reckoned8 ,count back three months from the first day of the last menstruation and add seven days to the date thus obtained4 ,to be more accurate1 you should add only six days in the months of ,april and ,september1 five days in ,december and ,january1 and in ,february four days4 ,what time of pregnancy does the form begin to change8 ,it changes a little the first two months4 ,it is flatter and lower down4 ,after the third month there is a progressive enlargement4 ,what is quickening1 and when first felt8 ,it is a motion1 of the foetus 7child7 in the womb1 imparted to the abdominal walls1 and is felt from the sixteenth to the twentieth week4 ,it has been said to have occurred earlier in some cases4 ,can you foretell twin pregnancy8 ,not to a certainty4 ,can a mother influence her child as to character and temperament before birth8 ,authorities differ very much upon this point4 ,the child inherits the physical characteristics of its parents4 ,the frame of the mother's mind1 some think1 can be given in some degree to her offspring4 ,will nervousness be inherited by the child8 ,not invariably2 if the mother is fretful1 irritable1 cross1 repining1 etc41 her child may be puny1 cross and irritable1 etc4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ede ,do you believe in influences transmitted before birth 7parental influences87 ,all must admit that there is a great deal in heredity1 and the characteristics of parents are shown in their children4 ,can a mother mark her baby8 ,this is another disputed question4 ,when should the family physician be informed of the woman's condition8 ,the first month4 ,why8 ,so that the woman will know how to live properly1 and also that he will be given the urine twice each month to examine4 ,this is for her protection and is necessary1 because anything that may be wrong with the kidneys can be corrected much easier1 and diet1 etc4 can be arranged to prevent future trouble4 ,what kind of diet should a pregnant woman have8 ,she should eat only healthy articles of food4 ,stimulating1 highly seasoned1 rich1 greasy foods should be avoided4 ,constipation is frequently present and the diet must be chosen with reference to that also4 ,she should not restrict herself to one line of diet unless it is necessary4 ,should she take a daily bath1 if so1 what kind and when8 ,yes1 if it does her good4 ,the pores of the skin should be kept open so that the kidneys will have less work to do4 ,spray and baths should be taken cold or lukewarm4 ,hot baths or ,turkish baths are to be avoided4 ,the time should be at the woman's convenience4 ,morning is preferable1 if she does not feel the need of sleep4 ,should she take a daily nap and when8 ,yes1 one or two hours in the forenoon1 and also in the afternoon4 ,should she take exercise8 ,yes1 exercise is necessary4 ,this promotes the proper circulation of the blood1 favors rest and sleep1 relieves the blues1 tones the whole system1 gives her good wholesome air and makes everything look better4 ,it should not be violent4 ,slow walking and riding in an easy carriage4 ,she should not ride a horse1 run1 jump1 dance1 or do any jerky or violent exercise2 no heavy lifting or reaching up4 ,what about clothing8 ,the clothing should be perfectly loose and comfortable4 ,garters and corsets are injurious1 especially when the pregnancy has reached four or five months4 ,the weight of the clothing should be borne by the shoulders instead of the hips4 ,special waists can be made for pregnant women4 ,there should be no pressure on any part1 especially on the womb and breasts4 ,what is the meaning of the word enciente8 ,the ,roman women were accustomed to wear a tight girdle about their waists which was called a cincture4 ,this they removed when they were pregnant4 ,they were then said to be incincta1 or unbound4 ,the term enciente is derived from this1 and is frequently used to indicate pregnancy4 ,what are the main symptoms of miscarriage8 ,pain and bleeding4 #edf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,does it usually come on suddenly8 ,not as a rule4 ,there are premonitory symptoms such as bearing down feeling in the pelvis1 backache1 frequent desire to pass water1 a discharge from the vagina1 and sometimes a little bloody flow4 ,at what period is it most common8 ,between the ninth and sixteenth weeks when the after-birth is forming4 ,what are the causes of miscarriage8 ,diseases of the womb1 disease in the father1 constipation1 falls1 over-exertion1 violent emotions1 such as shock1 fright1 anger1 blows on the abdomen1 over-lifting1 reaching up1 sewing on machine4 ,what is the first thing to do8 ,lie down1 rest and send for a doctor4 ,is it ever possible to stop it8 ,yes1 and often4 ,do the breasts need any special care8 ,the nipple1 if much drawn in and small1 should be pulled out once or twice daily4 ,it will do to rub sweet oil on the breasts every evening in order to relieve the tightness and discomfort1 especially after the pregnancy has advanced some months4 ,are there any diseases to which a pregnant woman is more subject8 ,none4 ,the kidneys need more watching4 ,can any dentistry be done during pregnancy8 ,not if it makes her very nervous2 but toothache can cause more harm from a diseased tooth than if it were treated carefully4 ,why do pregnant women suffer from varicose veins8 ,the enlarged womb presses upon the veins and thus obstructs the return flow of the blood4 ,it is not so common during the first pregnancy4 ,can anything be done for this trouble8 ,the woman should lie down a good part of the time if possible1 and also wear a perfectly fitting elastic stocking4 ,they can be had of any size and length4 ,the limb should be measured for them4 ,does oiling and massaging the body do good8 ,some women claim it does2 it certainly puts the muscles in better condition and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen which have so much part in the labor4 ,what is the morning sickness and are all women subject to it8 ,nausea and vomiting without any cause4 ,no2 many escape it entirely4 ,at what period of pregnancy does it usually occur8 ,during the early months it is more frequent and troublesome4 ,how long does it usually last8 ,usually three or four months1 but it may last during the whole pregnancy4 ,what can be done for it8 ,in some cases arranging the diet to prevent and cure constipation relieves it4 ,for fuller treatment see this heading under ,obstetrics4 ,does it ever endanger life8 ,not often1 but a physician should be called if it is bad4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #edg ,can any strict rules be laid down for this trouble8 ,no1 but the food should be as concentrated as possible2 egg-nog1 ice cream1 a bit of rare steak1 etc41 raw oysters1 gruels1 meat broths1 etc41 if liquids are well borne4 ,it is surprising how little will keep up some women during pregnancy4 ,when and how often should the urine be examined8 ,from the beginning and twice each month1 and every week after the fifth month4 ,when should the nurse be called8 ,long enough before the expected time to get everything ready4 ,what is lightening8 ,it is caused by the womb sinking down lower in the pelvis the last month1 and this lightens the pressure upon the diaphragm and lungs4 ,what are false pains8 ,they occur during the last few weeks of pregnancy at irregular intervals and are usually in the abdomen4 ,what is the bag of waters8 ,it is a sac containing the fluid in which the child floats while in the womb4 ,the amount of fluid varies from a pint to a gallon or more4 ,when it ruptures there is a sudden flow of liquid1 more or less continuous flow4 ,it may occur at the very beginning of labor and is one of the signs of labor4 ,what are the other signs of approaching labor8 ,a profuse discharge of mucus from the vagina1 and this may be tinged with blood4 ,the show pains begin generally in the back and are quite regular1 one every twenty minutes or half hour4 7,dilatation of the womb74 ,how should the baby be first washed8 ,see ,obstetrics4 ,what clothing should be put on8 ,see ,obstetrics chapter4 ,care of the eyes4--,wipe the eyelids with clean gauze and water4 ,if there has been much discharge from the vagina during pregnancy1 the child's eyes should be washed cleanly and also one or two drops of the one per cent solution of silver nitrate should be put into each eye as a preventive4 7,see ,obstetrics74 ,how often should the baby's bowels move8 ,two or three times daily for the first week1 and then once or twice a day4 ,what is the appearance of the stool8 ,it is soft1 yellow and smooth and should not contain any lumps4 ,how about the urine8 ,it should pass from six to ten times a day1 and it should be colorless4 ,what is the average weight of a healthy baby8 ,seven to seven and one-half pounds4 ,does it lose any weight during the first week8 ,yes1 generally a few ounces1 then it begins to gain at the rate of four to six ounces each week4 ,should the newly-born babe have its eyes exposed to the light8 ,the eyes are very sensitive1 and the sun or artificial light should not be allowed to shine on them4 ,the first day the baby is deaf1 but his hearing develops and becomes very acute so that he is very much disturbed by sudden1 sharp noises4 #edh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,what is the soft spot on a baby's head8 ,this is called the fontanelle4 ,do not touch this spot4 ,this closes in time4 ,at six months of age the fontanelle is somewhat larger than it was at birth because the brain expands faster than the boney matter deposited around the edges in the skull bones4 ,after this another deposit of bone goes on more rapidly than the growth of the brain substance1 and by sixteen or eighteen months the opening should be entirely closed4 ,when should the baby be given the second tub bath8 ,not until the cord has dropped off4 ,how and when should this be given8 ,the room should be warm4 ,the head and face should be washed first and dried2 then the body soaped and the infant placed in the tub with its head and body well supported by the hands4 ,the bath should be given quickly with no special rubbing1 drying with a soft towel4 7,an hour after feeding74 ,what should be the temperature of the bath8 ,one hundred degrees ,f4 for the first few weeks1 later ninety-eight ,f4 ,after six months ninety-five ,f42 during the second year from eighty-five to ninety degrees ,f4 ,what should you use in giving the bath8 ,soft1 clean sponges or smooth cloths4 ,there should be separate pieces for each eye1 for the head1 face and buttocks4 ,what are the objections to sponges8 ,they are very apt to become dirty and are hard to keep clean4 ,when should the daily bath be omitted8 ,in the case of infants who are delicate and feeble1 when the bath seems to harm them2 in all forms of acute sickness1 unless the bath is directed4 ,in eczema and many other forms of skin diseases a great deal of harm is often done by soap and water or water baths4 ,how should a genuine bath be given8 ,if possible the bath should be given in front of an open fire1 in a room where the temperature is from seventy to seventy-two ,f4 and the draughts kept off by a large screen4 ,have everything at hand with which to give the bath4 ,a folding rubber bath-tub is the best1 next a papier-mache one2 or if tin must be used1 put a piece of flannel in the tub to protect the baby from the tin4 ,if necessary place the tub on a low table1 place another low table to the right of the one on which the tub sets1 and on this table should be the baby's basket containing a soft brush1 different sizes of pins in a pin-cushion1 several threaded needles1 a thimble1 squares of soft linen1 absorbent cotton1 wooden tooth-picks1 a powder-box and puff1 or a powder-shaker containing pure talcum powder1 a box of bismuth subnitrate1 one of cold cream1 a tube of white vaselin1 a dish containing castile1 ivory1 or pure ,french soap should be placed by the basket on the table2 also a cup containing a saturated solution of boric acid2 two cheese-cloth washcloths1 a soft towel1 a thermometer to test the water1 several toothpicks on which a little absorbent cotton is twisted1 and the rolled flannel band4 ,then a basin containing warm water1 #ih to #ajj degrees ,f41 also one with cold water4 ,the baby-clothes should be hung on a rack close at hand4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #edi ,how to take care of a sore navel4--,if it looks red or has a thin discharge coming from it1 wash it carefully twice a day with saturated solution of boric acid2 or if pus is there use a #a-ejjj solution of bichloride of mercury4 ,use for a dusting powder one part of salicylic acid and nineteen parts of starch on it4 ,it needs a physician's attention if it does not soon heal4 ,do any physicians advocate a daily bath before the cord drops off8 ,yes2 but not a full tub bath4 ,when does the cord drop off8 ,in from five to ten days4 ,does soap hurt a baby's skin8 ,some doctors claim it does4 ,is it necessary to use a powder after the bath8 ,no1 if all moisture is removed1 there is no need of powder4 ,the skin can be kept cleaner and healthier without it4 ,,genital ,,organs4 ,when is circumcision needed8 ,usually when the foreskin is very long and very tight1 so that one must use force to push it back1 and always if it produces local irritation4 ,how should you clean the genitals of a female child8 ,use good absorbent cotton and warm water1 with a solution of boric acid if necessary1 about two teaspoonfuls to a pint of warm water4 ,this should be done once a day4 ,is the hood of the clitoris ever too tight8 ,yes1 and it needs to be loosened and kept so1 or it will produce irritation and sometimes convulsions4 ,how should you wash the genitals of a male child8 ,in infants and children1 this should be attended to daily4 ,the foreskin should be pushed back and the parts washed with absorbent cotton and water4 ,tight foreskin and unclean parts induce trouble and bad habits4 ,,treatment ,,for ,,sore ,,eyes4 ,how should a newly-born baby's eyes be treated8 ,they should be kept clean with a soft cloth and warm water4 ,do not use the same piece of cloth for both eyes4 ,should redness and pus appear in the eye or eyes a few days after birth1 what should be done8 ,use a piece of soft linen or absorbent cotton and wet it in a solution of boric acid or salt 7one-half teaspoonful to one pint of water1 warm7 and wash out the eye or eyes1 and if pus appears1 use a stronger solution of boric acid 7ten grains to eight teaspoonfuls of water47 ,if the lids stick together grease them with vaselin from a tube and rub in at night4 ,if the sore eyes are severe send for a physician as it may be the beginning of ophthalmia neonatorum4 #eej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,mothers' ,milk for4--,there is nothing as good as mother's milk4 ,this is very soothing and healing and seems to work better than medicines in small babies4 #b4 ,sore ,eyes4 ,a ,nurse from ,new ,york sends the following remedy for4--,take a cup of water that has been boiled and cooled and dissolve in it one teaspoonful boracic acid powder4 ,bathe the eyes thoroughly and often4 ,a nurse in ,new ,york state1 gives this recipe1 and says she has been a nurse for several years and has never had a case of sore eyes which did not heal with this treatment4 ,how is washing out the baby's mouth done8 ,use a swab made by twisting some absorbent cotton upon a toothpick4 ,the folds between the gums and lips and cheeks may be gently and carefully cleaned twice a day unless the mouth is sore4 ,if a baby cries while nursing1 what is the cause8 ,it may have a sore mouth4 ,what is thrush or sprue8 ,patches looking like little white threads or flakes appear inside the cheeks4 ,what is the cause of sore mouth8 ,it is usually due to uncleanness and carelessness4 ,it may come in delicate babies without any special reason4 ,babies who suck a pacifier or a rag with sugar in it are very apt to have the disease4 ,bottle-fed babies get it because of uncleanness of the nipple and bottle4 ,should the baby continue to nurse8 ,yes1 but the mother should thoroughly cleanse her nipple with a solution of boric acid after each nursing4 ,what should be done for it8 ,it should be washed before and after every feeding with a solution of baking soda or boric acid of the strength of one even teaspoonful to twenty-four teaspoonfuls of water1 or listerine1 one teaspoonful to twenty-four teaspoonfuls of warm water1 can be used4 7,this will be treated more fully later under diseases74 ,a solution of borax 7twenty grains to eight teaspoonfuls of water7 can be applied every two hours with a camel's hair brush4 ,borax1 sage and honey are good old remedies4 ,should the scalp have special care at birth8 ,it should then and afterward be kept clean to keep scurf from accumulating4 ,it should be wet before the body is immersed in the bath4 ,the hair should always be dried carefully2 brush first with a soft towel and then with a fine1 smooth hair-brush4 ,never use a comb on an infant's head4 ,should any dressing be put on the scalp8 ,no1 for if the hair is washed and brushed1 the oil from the scalp will keep it soft1 glossy and healthful4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eea ,,questions ,,and ,,remedies ,,for ,,sore ,,mouth4 ,,canker4 ,,thrush4 ,explain more about thrush or sprue8 ,it is an inflammation of the mouth where small particles looking like milk curds appear on the tongue1 gums and cheek4 ,this is really a more severe type of sore mouth1 and is of a fungus origin4 ,causes of sore mouth4 ,uncleanness1 failing to keep the mouth--especially of bottle-fed infants--and the nipples and bottles1 clean4 ,babies who are allowed to suck a pacifier or rag with sugar on it4 ,thrush is parasitic in origin and is always due to uncleanness in bottles1 nipples and the mouth1 and is commonly associated with the stomach trouble4 ,diarrhea frequently goes with it4 7,see ,mothers' ,remedies for ,sore ,mouth1 ,canker1 etc41 in general department74 ,,physicians' ,,treatment for ,thrush4 ,severe ,sore ,mouth4 #a4 ,boric acid in a saturated solution 7five teaspoonfuls to a pint of distilled water7 is a specific for it4 ,dr4 ,tuley1 of ,louisville1 ,ky41 says3 #b4 ,powdered ,borax #h teaspoonfuls ,strained ,honey #c teaspoonfuls ,mix thoroughly4 #c4 ,glycerin #a ounce ,distilled water #a ounce ,boric ,acid #b drams #d4 ,golden seal diluted one-half with boiled water makes an excellent mouth wash4 ,also a weak solution of alum4 ,use a piece of absorbent cotton or soft linen on your little finger or small round piece of wood and dip in solution and apply4 ,dr4 ,douglas1 of ,detroit1 advises the use of a soft brush4 ,this should be boiled after using4 #e4 ,in ,mild ,cases of ,sore ,mouth4--,the medicines need not be as strong as for thrush4 ,one teaspoonful of boric acid or baking soda to a pint of boiled water is usually sufficient2 wash after each nursing or four or five times a day4 #f4 ,powdered ,borax #a teaspoonful ,powdered ,sugar #d teaspoonfuls ,put a pinch on the tongue every two or three hours4 ,the child's tongue will work it around4 ,this avoids the pain from washing1 etc4 #g4 ,another ,mouth' ,wash4-- ,borax #a_/b teaspoonful ,tincture of ,myrrh #a_/b teaspoonful ,glycerin #a teaspoonful ,boiled water enough for one ounce4 ,apply gently to the inside of the mouth several times a day in thrush or any form of sore mouth or gums4 ,use a camel's hair brush4 #eeb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,what ,,care ,,should ,,be ,,given ,,the ,,diapers8 ,a diaper should never be used more than once without washing4 ,it should be removed as soon as it is wet and placed in a covered pail in the bathroom1 etc41 and washed at the first opportunity4 ,pure white soap only should be used1 and the diapers should be thoroughly rinsed and boiled4 ,dry them in the sun and air and never before the nursery fire4 ,they should be warmed before they are again used4 ,unclean1 soiled diapers frequently cause chafing4 ,should a baby cry while passing urine8 ,no2 it may be too acid1 alkaline1 too little of it or too concentrated1 or have sand in it4 ,examine the diapers4 ,how about bands for the baby8 ,straight pieces of flannel1 twenty-two by five inches or wider4 ,they may be knitted4 ,how long should they be worn8 ,the snug bands1 flannel or knitted should be worn1 not tight1 three months2 then if one is worn it should be loose4 ,it may prevent rupture and bowel trouble4 ,do you approve of rubber diapers as an outside covering8 ,no1 because they confine the dampness cause more sweating of the parts and may thus cause chafing1 etc4 ,how large should a diaper be8 ,a diaper should be twice as long as wide4 ,they may be different sizes1 eighteen by thirty-six inches1 twenty-two by forty-four1 or twenty-seven by fifty-four4 ,,chafing4 ,chafing is a very common trouble in infants4 ,what causes chafing8 ,a wet diaper left on too long2 not drying the folds of the flesh properly2 too much and too strong soap in the bath1 or in the diapers when they are washed1 or failure to wash the child clean4 ,where are the places where baby is most likely to chafe8 ,the buttocks1 in the folds of the neck and in the groins4 ,how can you prevent chafing8 ,use very little soap2 no strong soap2 rinse the body carefully2 dry thoroughly after rinsing2 use clean diapers2 use dusting powder in the folds of the flesh1 especially in fat babies4 ,if the skin is very sensitive1 what then8 ,do not use any soap1 but use bran or salt baths4 ,how can you prepare a bran bath8 ,place one pint of wheat bran in coarse muslin or cheese-cloth bag and put this in the bath water4 ,it should then be squeezed for five minutes until the water looks like porridge4 ,how is a salt bath prepared8 ,one teaspoonful of common salt to each two gallons of water4 ,if the parts are chafed what should we do8 ,do not use any soap1 and give only bran or salt baths or use pure olive oil and no water at all on the chafed parts4 ,dry the parts carefully with old1 soft linen and dust them with a powder made of starch and talcum--equal part--with one-fourth as much boric acid1 all carefully mixed together4 ,or use starch two parts and boric acid one part4 ,pure stearate of zinc powder is also good4 ,keep a little piece of soft linen between the folds of the flesh1 so they will not be irritated by rubbing together4 ,illustration3 ,portait of ,ardis ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eec ,,mothers' ,,remedy4--#a4 ,chafing in ,infants1 ,mutton ,tallow for4--,five cents' worth of mutton tallow1 melted4 ,apply at night4 ,if there is a tendency to chafe during the day1 use talcum powder1 putting the mutton tallow on at night when the child will be quiet1 giving it an opportunity to heal4 ,how shall ,i take care of the buttocks to prevent chafing8 ,this is the most common place for chafing1 as it is so frequently wet and soiled2 hence all napkins should be renewed as soon as wet and soiled and the parts always kept perfectly clean4 ,what is prickly heat1 and how caused8 ,fine1 red pimples appear1 caused by excessive sweating and from irritation of flannel underwear4 ,how should ,i treat it8 ,muslin or linen should be worn next to the skin4 ,the entire body sponged frequently with vinegar and water 7equal parts7 and plenty of starch and boric acid powder used2 starch1 two parts2 boric acid 7one part7 should be put on4 7,see ,mother's ,remedies under ,prickly ,heat1 ,general ,department47 ,,clothing ,,for ,,the ,,baby4 ,the chest should be well covered with soft flannel1 the limbs protected1 but not cramped1 the abdomen supported by a band1 not too tight4 ,the clothing should be neither too tight nor too loose4 ,no pins should be used1 but all bands should be fastened to the body4 ,the petticoats should be supported by shoulder straps4 ,how should a baby be held during dressing8 ,it should lie on the lap until quite old enough to sit alone4 ,draw the clothes over the child's feet and do not slip them over the head4 ,why use the band1 and how long should it be worn8 ,it protects the abdomen1 but its main use is to support the abdominal walls in very young infants and thus prevents rupture4 ,the snug flannel band should not be worn more than four months4 ,then in healthy infants a knitted band may be used and worn up to eighteen months4 ,if the baby is thin and the abdominal organs are not protected by fat1 they may be troubled with diarrhea and need protection4 ,in such condition1 the band may be worn until the third year4 ,,baby',s ,,first ,,wardrobe4 ,four to six dozen diapers 7bird's-eye cotton71 two to three shirts 7wool71 four flannel skirts1 two white skirts 7nainsook71 two to four night dresses 7outing flannel71 six day dresses1 two wrappers1 six pairs of socks1 four to six flannel bands1 two flannel sacks1 two shawls or afghans4 ,the dresses to be worn after the first four or six weeks4 ,of course this can be less or more elaborate1 according to the conditions and circumstances of the parents1 etc4 #eed ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,what changes should be made in the clothing in summer8 ,the thinnest gauze flannel undershirts should be worn1 the outside garments to be changed for the changing weather4 ,they should not be kept too hot in the middle of the day1 while in the morning and evening extra wraps should be used4 ,should older children go with bare legs8 ,there is no objection1 if they are strong and well1 to doing this in warm weather4 ,what kind of underwear should be worn in cold weather8 ,next to the heaviest is thick enough4 ,do children require heavy flannels8 ,not as a rule1 as they usually live in the nursery and they sweat readily while playing4 ,when they go out-of-doors1 coats and leggings render thick flannels unnecessary4 ,are many children too thinly clad in the house8 ,very few4 ,the usual mistake is excessive clothing and too warm rooms4 ,these cause them to take cold so easily4 ,,general ,,dressing ,,for ,,different ,,seasons4 ,at night baby may have a warm sponge bath1 a fresh band1 shirt and skirt put on4 ,in the winter he should sleep in a flannel nightdress and this can be made with a drawing string or button on the bottom so that he cannot expose his feet4 ,in the summer he can wear a cotton night-dress and after the third month the skirt may be left off in very warm weather4 ,by the time baby has entered his second month he may wear simple little ,bishop dresses instead of his plain slips4 ,at the end of the third month1 the flannel band may be discarded1 usually1 and a ribbed knitted one used4 ,the band should be of wool in the winter1 and of silk and wool in the summer4 ,it should be put over the child's feet when he is being dressed each morning1 and be changed for a fresh one at night1 if possible4 ,if the baby is healthy he may begin going out in ,march1 if the days are mild and there are no stormy cold winds4 ,begin by letting him stay out one-half hour during the warmest part of the day1 then one hour1 etc4 ,when there is much melting snow he should not be taken out4 ,in cold weather the baby's cap and cloak should be lined with flannel or lamb's wool4 ,woolen mittens should cover his hands4 ,a veil is not necessary4 ,cap for ,baby's ,ears4--,if baby's ears stand out from his head a considerable distance1 it can be corrected best when he is young4 ,a skeleton cap is made for this purpose4 ,this can be bought or the mother can make one out of thin lawn or pieces of broad tape4 ,it should fit snugly in order to do any good and be worn for some time4 ,drooling4--,if the baby drools much he is apt to wet any little bib he may wear and take cold by having damp clothing next to his throat and chest4 ,cut a piece of material now made 7,linite1 by ,johnson ,johnson7 in the shape of a bib1 and bind with tape4 ,this can be worn underneath the bib4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eee ,short ,clothes ,about the ,fifth ,month4--,short clothes should be prepared for the baby's wear at the beginning of the fifth month1 and may consist of a shirt1 knitted band with shoulder straps1 flannel skirt made on a cotton waist1 in summer or a flannel one for cold weather1 and having a row of small flat buttons1 on to which the white petticoat may be buttoned2 a diaper1 and a simple white dress4 ,for summer1 white cotton stockings should always be worn1 woolen ones in the winter2 and they should be long enough so that they may be pinned to the diaper4 ,moccasins or soft kid shoes should be the first kind worn4 ,at night a baby 7in short clothes7 should sleep in a shirt1 band1 diaper and a night-dress of cotton in summer1 and flannel in winter4 ,the change to short dresses should not be made in very cold weather2 and if the baby is born at such a time as to make it necessary1 he may be put into short clothes as early as the end of his third or fourth month1 rather than to wait until later and make the change in mid-winter4 ,clothing in ,summer4--,even in summer1 the baby should have clothing which contains some wool4 ,a mixture of silk and wool or cotton and wool may be used for the shirt1 band and skirt4 ,the band should never be left off2 the shirt may be left off in the hottest weather and the long ribbed band with shoulder-straps may take its place1 but the abdomen must be covered by means of the band4 ,the nightdress should now be of cotton and the skirt left off at night1 but the band and the thin skirt should be worn4 ,long1 white cotton stockings reaching to the napkin should be worn all summer1 and not short socks4 ,the head should be kept cool1 therefore do not use a sunbonnet which shuts out all of the air4 ,muslin caps and light pique hats provide enough shade1 if the baby-carriage has a parasol4 ,creeping aprons can be used for babies4 ,they are made of fine gingham and may be put over the dress or worn without one in very warm weather4 ,make them so as to button all the way down the back1 and they sometimes have an elastic or draw-string run into the hem at the bottom of the apron so that the white skirts may be kept clean4 ,for early fall1 two or three little jackets of light flannel or cashmere can be made2 and the baby can wear one of these either over or under his white dress in the morning or evening when it is cool4 ,the baby should be in the house by six o'clock unless the weather is exceptionally warm4 ,in the fall1 if he has been accustomed to having his nap on the piazza1 in his carriage1 a screen should-be placed around the carriage to protect him from any possible draught4 ,after the first of ,october1 in chilly days1 he should have his nap in the house4 #eef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,winter4--,a year-old baby in winter should wear a medium weight wool shirt1 knit band with shoulder-straps1 a flannel skirt on a flannel waist1 white skirt buttoned on to the waist of the flannel skirt1 woolen stockings pinned to the diaper1 laced shoes1 a white dress of some cotton material and for very cold days1 a little flannel1 or cashmere sack4 ,at night should be worn a band1 shirt1 diaper and flannel night-dress long enough to keep his feet warm4 ,for an outing in the winter he should have on a light1 but warmly lined coat2 a wadded lamb's wool lining is best1 but it is expensive1 and flannel may be used4 ,his bonnet should be lined with flannel2 and leggings and mittens should be of wool4 ,first ,half of ,second ,year4--,a baby of this age may wear a thin gauze shirt with short sleeves1 but he should wear under it the ribbed silk and wool band and also his flannel petticoat during the summer4 ,summer complaint is often kept off by such clothing4 ,second ,half of ,second ,year4--,a baby of this age is too young to walk in the streets in the winter1 and his feet cannot be protected from the damp and cold sidewalks by the usual roomy shoes4 ,when in the go-cart instead of his carriage1 his legs should be well covered1 so that dampness and wind will not chill and give him a cold4 ,a large bag having a draw-string at the top is an excellent thing to use for the lower part of baby's body while in the go-cart1 and the strings should be drawn up and tied under his arms4 ,this bag may be made of any material 7warm7 from eiderdown1 cloth1 flannel to felting2 or it may simply be made of an old crib blanket and a small carriage robe placed over it4 ,baby's ears should be covered at this age on very cold days1 when out4 ,the baby girl should wear a lined bonnet1 well covering her eyes4 ,tam ,o',shanter caps of angora wool can be made and pulled down over the eyes for both girls and boys alike2 or a soft felt hat with rosettes of ribbon lined with flannel sewed onto the elastic can be made for the boy to protect the head and ears4 ,by the time baby is two years old1 diapers should be given up and little drawers used instead4 ,it may be frequently necessary to use diapers at night for several months longer1 although if the baby be taken up at ten or eleven o'clock p4 m4 he will frequently go all night without urinating4 ,first ,half of ,third ,year4--,children of this age should be put into night-drawers1 cotton ones in summer and flannel ones either with or without feet1 in winter4 ,tiny overalls or rompers are now used a good deal for both boys and girls while at play4 ,second ,half of ,third ,year4--,now he can walk in the street for a little while each day1 even in winter1 having his legs protected by warm leggings and with small rubbers for his shoes when the walks are at all damp4 ,woolen leggings should be used4 ,children should not be allowed to race about in their night-drawers and bare feet4 ,they should also have little wrappers and bedroom slippers4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eeg ,what ,about the ,nursery8 ,the furnishings should be very simple4 ,no unnecessary hangings or upholstered furniture4 ,a large room1 well ventilated and one in which the sun shines at some part of the day4 ,the shades should be dark1 but no extra hangings or curtains4 ,nothing should be allowed about the baby's crib but what can be washed4 ,the air should be kept pure4 ,there should be no plumbing1 no drying of napkins or clothes1 no cooking of food1 and no gas burning at night4 ,a small wax candle will do for all usual purposes4 ,what kind of heat is best8 ,an open grate fire is best2 next1 heat from a ,franklin stove4 ,steam heat is bad in a nursery4 ,never use a gas stove unless for a few minutes during the morning bath4 ,what should the temperature be during the day8 ,from #ff to #fh degrees with the thermometer hung three feet above the floor4 ,it should never be allowed above #gj ,f4 ,at night1 not below #fe ,f4 during the first three months4 ,after that it may go to #ee ,f41 and after the first year it may go to #ej and even to #de ,f4 ,does the fireplace furnish enough ventilation8 ,no1 the principal ventilation must be from the windows4 ,how soon can you leave the windows open at night8 ,usually after the third month1 except when the outside temperature is below the freezing point4 ,how often should the nursery be aired8 ,at least twice a day1 after the baby has had his bath in the morning and also before putting him to bed for the night4 ,this ventilation should be done thoroughly and the baby should be moved to another room4 ,in the meantime1 any time the child is out of the room it should be aired4 ,how can you ventilate the room at night8 ,during the winter1 while the baby is young1 the sleeping room may be ventilated at night by opening a window in an adjoining room2 or if the weather is not very severe1 a window board may be used1 or a frame on which has been tacked heavy muslin2 this may be from one to two feet high and put into the window like an ordinary mosquito screen4 ,in summer1 a screen around baby's crib will furnish all needed protection from the open windows4 ,how does a room that is kept too warm affect the baby8 ,he becomes pale1 loses his appetite1 has some indigestion1 gains no weight1 perspires very much and takes cold easily4 ,how early in baby's life may airing indoors be commenced1 and how long continued8 ,when the baby is one month old4 ,for fifteen minutes at a time at first and may be lengthened ten to fifteen minutes daily4 ,this airing may be continued in all kinds of weather4 ,will the baby take cold8 ,not if the period is at first short and the baby becomes accustomed to it gradually4 ,it is a cold preventive4 ,how should such an airing be given8 ,the baby should be dressed with bonnet and tight coat and placed in a crib or carriage which should stand a few feet from the window2 all the windows should be thrown open for baby's airing4 ,doors should be closed to prevent draughts4 #eeh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,how soon can baby be taken out of doors8 ,in summer when one week old1 with eyes thoroughly shaded4 ,in spring and fall usually in about one month2 in winter1 when about three months old1 on pleasant days1 and kept in the sun and out of the wind4 ,what time of day is best8 ,a baby may go out almost any time in the early summer and early autumn between #f ,a4 ,m4 and #g ,p4 ,m4 ,in winter and early spring a young child only between ten or eleven and three4 ,can this be done in all kinds of weather8 ,when the winds are sharp and the ground covered with melting snow1 and when it is very cold1 the baby should not go out4 ,if the thermometer is below #cb degrees ,f41 a child under four month's should not go out4 ,if below #bj degrees ,f41 a baby under eight month's should not go out4 ,what care should be taken8 ,the wind should never blow in the baby's face1 its feet and legs should be properly covered and warm and the sun should never be allowed to shine directly upon its eyes either sleeping or waking4 ,does this outing do the baby any good8 ,the fresh air renews and purifies the blood1 and this is just as necessary for its health and growth as proper food4 ,how does it show in the baby8 ,the appetite is good1 also the digestion4 ,the child sleeps better and all signs of health are seen4 ,is it better for the baby to be carried by the nurse in this airing8 ,no1 for it can be made more comfortable in its carriage and as well protected from exposure4 ,is there any objection to a baby sleeping out of doors in the daytime8 ,no1 it needs only to be kept warm and out of draughts4 ,a covered inclosed porch is a good place4 ,what can be done for a child that takes cold easily8 ,the room should be kept cool when it sleeps1 the clothing should be light so that he will not perspire so freely4 ,every morning the chest and back should be sponged with cold water1 #ej to #fj degrees ,f4 ,how should such a sponge bath be given8 ,the child should stand in a tub containing a little warm water1 and a large bath sponge filled with cold water should be squeezed over the body two or three times4 ,follow this with vigorous rubbing with a towel until the skin shows quite red4 ,this may be given at least at three years old4 ,for infants the temperature should be #fe to #gj degrees ,f4 ,,weighing ,,baby ,,frequently4 ,why is it necessary to weigh the baby regularly8 ,to be able to tell how it is doing4 ,this is especially necessary during the first year4 ,how frequently should this be done8 ,during the first six months every week1 and during the last six months at least once in two weeks2 once a month during the second year4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eei ,how rapidly should the baby' gain weight during the first year8 ,during the first week it loses a few ounces1 after this it shows a gain of four to eight ounces a week up to the sixth month1 then two to four ounces a week1 up to the twelfth month4 ,do bottle-fed infants gain so rapidly8 ,very seldom during the first month1 but after that with favorable air and circumstances1 the gain is quite regular1 and they may gain faster during the latter part of the first year1 because the nursing baby loses weight at weaning time4 ,why do they not gain so rapidly at first8 ,because it takes a few weeks for the stomach to become accustomed to cow's milk and until this is accomplished it is necessary that the milk be made very weak or indigestion will result4 ,what is a baby's average weight at birth8 ,seven to seven and one-half pounds4 ,how much should it be at different months at this average birth8 ,at three months it should be twelve to thirteen pounds2 at six months fifteen to sixteen pounds2 at nine months seventeen to eighteen pounds2 at one year twenty to twenty-two pounds4 ,a healthy baby will usually double its weight at five months and at twelve months it will nearly triple its weight4 ,should a healthy baby gain steadily in weight during the first year8 ,he usually does1 but not regularly in every week during the year4 ,there are periods when most infants do not gain any weight4 ,this is most often seen from the seventh to the tenth month and frequently occurs when the child is teething and sometimes in the very hot weather4 ,is gaining regularly in weight a sure sign that the child is thriving normally8 ,not always1 some infants' foods produce weight1 but not strength nor development in other respects4 ,can the regular gaining in weight guide us as much in the second year8 ,the gain after the first year is not so continuous2 interruptions occur during change of seasons1 sometimes without any apparent cause4 ,how soon should a child hold its head up8 ,during the fourth1 and sometimes in the third month1 as a rule4 ,if the body is supported the head can be held erect4 ,how early does a baby notice things8 ,during the second month he shows pleasure by smiling and will turn his head in the direction of a sound4 ,they should be kept quiet1 or their sleep will be broken4 ,what will it do at three months8 ,it will recognize its nurse or mother1 and will smile and coo when she approaches1 and now for the first time the tear glands become active and the baby cries with tears4 ,at this age when taken out he should lie out straight in a heavy folded blanket1 or hair pillow1 having a small thin pillow under his head2 a hot water bag should be near his feet2 a light woolen blanket or afghan should be put into the carriage and the baby placed upon it1 then it should be carefully wrapped around him and the outer carriage robe tucked in4 ,these wraps should be modified according to the weather4 ,babies should not perspire much for they will take cold readily2 so the covering should not be too heavy4 #efj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,when does the baby laugh aloud8 ,from the third to the fifth month4 ,when does it first notice toys1 etc48 ,from the fifth to the seventh month4 ,at four months he is able to hold his head without support4 ,he begins to use his hands better4 ,he will often grasp an attractive object2 he will throw it on the floor and expect it to be picked up for him4 ,and also frequently shows signs of fear at the end of the fourth month1 and strangers will scare him4 ,he can now be played with for a little time every day1 but never before bedtime4 ,the best time is after the morning nap4 ,do not toss him about1 but be gentle with him or you will make him nervous and sleepless at night4 ,what is baby's condition at the fifth month8 ,he is now a bright lively fellow1 and may sit in a half upright position in his carriage or in his chair for a short time each day4 ,when in his chair he should be tied in1 a soft pad or pillow should be at his back to support him4 ,he now enjoys exercise on a bed or in a large clothes basket1 and may even have one toy at a time to play with4 ,do not shake rattles at him4 ,it tires him4 ,his naps now grow shorter gradually1 but he should take two daily2 a long one of two or three hours in the morning and about one hour in the afternoon4 ,he should not sleep late in the afternoon1 or he will not sleep as well at night4 ,he now drools4 ,this is a sign of teeth coming1 and baby will bite his fingers and put everything he can hold in his mouth4 ,he may form the sucking habit now1 and if he does1 put a small toy in his hand1 or dip his thumb in a solution of quinine or aloes4 ,the habit of thumb sucking is an ugly one4 ,another way to stop it is to bind a piece of cardboard on the arm and long enough to reach a little above or below the elbow4 ,then the arm cannot be bent4 ,should the baby use an ivory or rubber ring to bite on when teething8 ,a special cracker is now made in the form of a ring2 it is quite hard and composed mostly of malt sugar and is intended for teething babies to bite on4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4-#a4 ,teething1 ,what ,one ,quebec ,mother did for4--,rub paregoric on the gums4 ,this always eased my children4 #b4 ,teething1 ,novel ,canadian ,method to ,aid in4--,put a thimble on your finger and when holding the baby rub his gums gently with it1 and let him chew on it4 ,this cuts the gums and starts bleeding when the baby doesn't think of it4 ,how early should a baby be able to sit and stand alone8 ,at seven to eight months he is usually able to sit erect and support his body4 ,he first attempts to bear the weight upon his feet at nine to ten months1 and at eleven to twelve months babies can stand without assistance4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #efa ,when should a child walk without help8 ,at twelve to thirteen months he attempts to walk4 ,at fifteen to sixteen months the average child is able to run alone4 ,what conditions postpone this8 ,premature birth1 a delicate constitution1 or prolonged illness and especially chronic or digestive disturbances4 ,rickets is a common sign of late sitting1 standing or walking4 ,should you urge a child to walk8 ,no2 his muscles and bones may not be ready4 ,he will walk soon enough if able4 ,how early does a child begin to talk8 ,generally a child can say papa and mamma at one year4 ,the end of the second year the average child is able to put words together in short sentences4 ,if a child does not attempt to talk in two years1 what should be suspected8 ,child may be a deaf-mute or mentally deficient4 ,it is sometimes seen in children who are very backward4 ,,special ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,baby4 ,baby will be sensitive to light1 even the first day4 ,do not allow the sun to shine in his eyes1 or gas or electric light if that must be used4 ,the baby's skin may change to yellow for a few days1 but this soon passes away and frequently there is scaling4 ,the fine soft hair usually comes out and is replaced later by a second growth4 ,the open spot on the head should not be touched4 ,when the head is out of shape or is swollen1 this need not cause worry for it will soon disappear4 ,mold it a little4 ,do not allow the baby to lie in one position1 as the soft skull may become flattened or all the hair rubbed off in one place4 ,the baby sleeps about nine-tenths of the time1 but he should be wakened regularly for his food and kept awake while taking it4 ,this will soon become a regular habit to him1 and he will wake of his own accord in a short time4 ,do not allow the baby to fall asleep nursing at the breast or while taking food in his bottle4 ,he will not get enough nourishment and will want to nurse too often4 ,also if he is bottle-fed the milk is apt to grow cold and cause colic4 ,he should be taught to nurse slowly and if he tries to nurse too fast the breast or nipple should be taken away for a minute1 and then given again4 ,the baby should nurse from fifteen to twenty minutes4 ,a certain amount of crying is necessary for a baby if he is to be strong and healthy4 ,it exercises his lungs4 ,soothing syrup should never be given to quiet him4 #efb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,the ,,cry-,,how ,,to ,,distinguish ,,it4 ,the cry of pain is strong1 sharp1 but not continuous1 often accompanied by contractions of the features and drawing up of the legs4 ,the cry of hunger is a continuous1 fretful sound1 after feeding or sometime before the next feeding4 ,the cry of temper is loud and strong1 accompanied by kicking or stiffening of the body1 and1 this should never be given away to from the first4 ,the cry of a sick child is feeble and whining4 ,baby should not be rocked to sleep1 nor carried about the room4 ,baby's ,first ,meal4--,he should be placed to the breast as soon as the mother can have him4 ,he will not get much milk for the first few days1 but he should be given the breast four or five times daily4 ,he needs what is then secreted and it is also good for the mother to try to nurse as soon as possible4 ,the baby may be given a few teaspoonfuls of boiled water between nursing1 but no teas4 ,at the third day the milk is usually established1 and the baby should nurse regularly every two hours up to #aj p4 m41 and twice at night4 ,he should not sleep in his mother's bed1 but have his own crib and be taken to her at nursing time4 ,there is danger of baby being smothered sleeping with its mother1 and it will not sleep so well4 ,as a rule it is best to wash baby's mouth out before nursing1 and the mother's nipple should also be wiped off with a little boric acid solution4 ,baby's ,bed4--,as before stated1 baby should sleep in his own crib1 an iron or brass crib without rockers is best4 ,a screen or plain white curtain of some wash material may be used to protect him against draughts4 ,if this cannot be had1 he may sleep while very young in a large clothes basket placed on two chairs4 ,the crib should have a good woven wire mattress and a pair of heavy airing blankets should be placed on top of the crib1 folded so as to fit the mattress2 a square of rubber or any waterproof material should come next1 then a cotton sheet1 a quilted pad1 a second sheet1 a pair of wool crib blankets and a light counterpane4 ,this should be removed at night and a comfortable afghan be used in its place4 ,the pillow should be of hair1 never of feathers or down1 about one inch thick4 ,the bed clothes should be aired thoroughly and the heavy airing blanket be washed occasionally and thoroughly dried and aired before it is again used4 ,the blanket can hang on a line out of doors on a bright sunny day for an hour or two2 in this way the blanket will be kept cleaner and will last comfortably until baby is three years old4 ,the baby should never be put in a cold bed2 warm the sheets before the fire just before putting baby in his bed 7or crib7 or place a hot water bag between them until they are warm4 ,now 7second month7 the baby is old enough to use his chair1 not to soil his napkin4 ,place a small chamber on the mother's lap and hold the child on it1 supporting his head and back4 ,do this exactly the same hours every day1 morning and afternoon1 directly after a meal4 ,this training should be continued1 as the position alone often goes a great way in helping to over-come constipation or any tendency to irregularity of the bowels that may exist4 ,they cannot be taught not to wet the napkin until they are some months older4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #efc ,the baby needs water as much as any adult person4 ,boil a fresh supply daily and cool and keep it in a covered dish or bottle4 ,a little1--four to eight teaspoonfuls1--should be offered to the baby between each meal4 ,it can be given from a spoon1 a medicine dropper1 or taken from a nursing bottle1 and either hot or cold4 ,this aids in overcoming constipation and teaches a breast-fed baby to use a nursing bottle1 which will be of much benefit should sudden weaning be necessary4 ,during the second month his meals should be given every two and one-half hours during the day1 having eight meals in twenty-four hours of three to four ounces at each meal4 ,at night he should be fed at ten and two4 ,meals for the ,third ,month4--,baby should be regularly nursed or fed every three hours up to ten p4 m4 ,then have one meal at two or three a4 m41 and nothing more until seven a4 m4 ,if bottle fed he should be given three and one-half to four ounces at each feeding4 ,fourth ,month4--,if the mother is nursing her baby1 it is a good plan now to teach him how to use the bottle4 ,some doctors advise one bottle feeding each day from the start1 for1 should the mother's milk suddenly fail1 or should she be obliged to stop nursing for any reason1 there will be no struggle1 which would be very hard for the baby if it happened in hot weather4 ,also the gradual accustoming of the digestive organs to the cow's milk before weaning must be commenced and does away in some degree1 at least1 with the danger from indigestion from the cow's milk given regularly4 ,fifth ,month4--,night feeding should now be discontinued2 he should be taught to sleep from ten p4 m4 to seven a4 m4 ,there may be a few nights of crying and a struggle when the night feeding is first stopped1 but he will soon learn to sleep without waking for his meal4 ,he should be fed every three hours until ten p4 m41 and if bottle fed he should be given five to six and one-half ounces at each meal1 making six meals in twenty-four hours4 ,sixth ,month4--,the baby sleeps about two-thirds of the time4 ,he shows signs of increasing intelligence4 ,the baby should now accustom itself to taking either condensed milk or only the best prepared foods once or twice daily4 ,the mother may become ill or unable to nurse for some reason1 or wish to take a journey1 etc41 and baby is then prepared for emergencies4 ,when the baby is seven months old he will need more exercise than a clothes basket will afford4 ,an exercise pen should be made4 ,teeth4--,as soon as the teeth come they should be kept clean1 otherwise they will decay1 milk is likely to remain in the mouth1 turn sour and gradually destroy the enamel of the teeth4 ,with a soft linen cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton dipped in a solution of boric acid wash out the mouth and teeth1 twice a day at least1 carefully4 ,a soft brush may be used later when baby has eight or ten teeth1 and a little finely prepared chalk may be put on the brush1 if there are any specks on the teeth4 ,the baby should have three meals in twenty-four hours of six or seven ounces at each meal1 if bottle-fed4 #efd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,eighth ,month4--,baby should be allowed to creep on the floor a little or in his pen4 ,it is good exercise and it will benefit him1 but he should not be urged to do it4 ,many mothers give baby potato1 etc41 at this period2 this is bad1 as potato is hard to digest on account of having so much starch4 ,bread and cakes are also prohibited2 convulsions are often caused by such food4 ,milk gruel and broths are enough for the baby and he will thrive using them4 ,baby should feed every three hours up to ten p4 m41 six and one-half to seven and one-half ounces at each meal4 ,mosquito ,bites4--,if baby is bitten by mosquitoes wash the spot off with a little camphor water1 soda water1 or a wet compress of witch-hazel should be kept on the bite or boracic acid or soda solution4 ,keep the baby from scratching the part by fixing his hands2 scratching will further poison the part4 ,flies4--,they often carry germs of disease on their legs and wings1 and they frequently light on baby's mouth or on the nipple of the nursing bottle4 ,diseases can be contracted in this way4 ,the windows should be screened4 ,everything that the fly has touched should be washed with some light antiseptic solution4 ,ninth ,month4--,his long morning nap should be encouraged and he should sleep in the early afternoon4 ,if the baby is heavy his little moccasin or kid shoes will not now support his ankles and he should have a shoe with a piece of stiffening at the side4 ,the shoe should have no heels2 laced shoes fit better and should be preferred4 ,the baby 7bottle-fed7 can take seven to eight ounces of the proper food every three hours until ten p4 m4 ,tenth ,month4--,he can now take a little beef juice1 beginning with one teaspoonful once a day and soon twice a day2 then increase to two teaspoonfuls at a time and keep on until he is taking eight teaspoonfuls daily4 ,this should be given between his regular meals4 ,some babies cannot take beef juice2 orange juice may then be tried1 strained through cheesecloth or fine muslin and be given at first in doses of one teaspoonful and increased until baby gets the juice of one-half an orange4 ,if the mother is nursing baby and he has been given one bottle of milk daily1 as advised for a four-months-old babe1 he can now have two bottle feedings daily4 ,every healthy baby should be weaned when one year old1 and it is better to do it gradually in this way4 ,the baby's food should now be given him every three and one-half hours up to ten p4 m41 thus making five meals in twenty-four hours of seven to eight ounces at each meal4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #efe ,eleventh ,month4--,baby can now have added to his diet another cereal like farina well cooked1--twice as long as the directions advise and it should be half solid when finished4 ,begin with one teaspoonful and then try two4 ,this should be given in addition to his beef juice or orange juice4 ,it should come between his regular meals1 which should now be given at four-hour intervals4 ,he should take eight or nine ounces to a meal4 ,twelfth ,month4--,baby should go to bed at six p4 m41 and take long morning nap4 ,he should have five meals a day of such food as directed later4 ,,infants' ,,feeding4 ,what is the best food for an infant8 ,mothers' milk4 ,what is the composition of mothers' milk8 ,about thirteen parts solids and eighty-seven parts water4 ,name the solids8 ,fat1 sugar1 proteids and salts4 ,what is sugar8 ,milk sugar or lactose4 ,what are the proteids8 ,the curd of the milk1 which is very similar to the white of an egg1 and is the muscle making element in the milk4 ,is it necessary to have all these elements8 ,yes4 ,what benefit is the fat8 ,it is needed for the growth of the bones1 nerves1 fat of the body and also for producing heat4 ,give the use of sugar8 ,it is needed to produce heat and make fat in the body4 ,use of the proteids8 ,they are needed for the growth of the cells of the body1 such as those of the blood1 the various organs of the muscles4 ,what do the salts do8 ,help in the growth of bone4 ,what is the use of water8 ,water keeps the food minutely subdivided or in solution1 so that the infant's delicate organs can digest it4 ,it also enables the body to get rid of the waste material4 ,,nursing4 ,should all mothers make an attempt at nursing their babies8 ,yes1 as a rule4 ,what are the most important conditions that may prevent nursing8 ,tuberculosis now or in the past or1 in fact1 any other serious chronic diseases2 very delicate health herself4 ,some acute disease like typhoid fever or cancer4 ,how soon after labor should the baby be put to the breast8 ,as soon as the mother is able to have it4 ,what is the food called that it then obtains8 ,colostrum4 ,what does this do8 ,it aids in cleaning the baby's system4 ,should the mother nurse the baby inclining or lying8 ,yes4 ,does nursing drain the mother8 ,not if she is reasonably well4 ,it is a natural process4 #eff ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,if the mother cannot nurse immediately after labor1 what should you feed baby8 ,the baby will not starve in a few days4 ,give it warm water regularly every few hours1 or a little cream and warm water4 ,are there any impediments to nursing8 ,sometimes the baby is tongue-tied4 ,is the baby ever too weak to nurse8 ,yes4 ,what should be done in that case8 ,draw the milk from the breast and feed it through a free flowing nursing bottle4 ,such babies are generally born prematurely4 ,are the mother's nipples ever at fault8 ,yes1 they are2 poorly developed1 retracted1 that the baby's tongue cannot surround it to draw upon it4 ,what can be done for them8 ,they should be drawn out1 and sometimes a breast pump is needed for this4 ,should the nipples be treated after nursing8 ,they should be dried and clean clothing put against them4 ,some recommend washing them with a mild solution of boric acid4 ,are they ever so tender that nursing is painful8 ,yes4 ,what can be done for this8 ,the nipples should be drawn out before confinement2 if neglected use the following3 ,compound tincture of benzoin one-half ounce4 ,after each nursing wash them clean with warm water or water and a little alcohol and after drying them1 put on the tincture of benzoin with a camel's hair brush4 ,it will not hurt the baby4 ,what can be done with cracked nipples8 ,apply benzoin as before directed1 and use a glass or rubber nipple shield until it gets well4 ,how can caked breasts be prevented8 ,the breasts should be kept emptied and well protected1 both while nursing and during the intervals4 ,empty with a breast pump if necessary4 ,if mother's clothes are wet by the excess milk1 what can she do8 ,use a breast-pump and drink and eat less fluid2 eat more solid4 ,should a baby nurse at both breasts8 ,it is better4 ,if the breast contains pus1 what can be done8 ,nurse at the other breast1 but if both breasts are affected it must stop breast nursing4 ,should an infant nurse from a mother who is taking medicine8 ,not as a rule4 ,when will the mother be able to nurse again8 ,it is hard to tell4 ,if the child is six months old the child should be weaned if the mother is seriously ill1 and children with delicate stomachs should always be weaned1 when the mother is sick4 ,if the mother has not enough nurse1 what can be done8--,nurse partly and feed it the rest4 ,can the milk secretion be increased8 ,yes1 by regulating the mother's diet4 ,she should drink freely of good cow's milk and have an occasional bowl of gruel1 soup1 etc4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #efg ,how long can you wait to see if the mother can have milk8 ,it is well to wait several days1 nurse all there is and supply the deficiency by bottle feeding4 ,how often should the baby nurse at first1 and how long8 ,every four or five hours for the first few days--usually nurses fifteen to twenty minutes2 one night nursing4 ,when is there a full secretion of milk8 ,usually on the third day4 ,how often should the baby be nursed afterward8 ,after the third day every two hours and twice at night4 ,how often during the rest of the year8 ,for two to three months every two to two and one-half hours during the day1 two times at night2 three to five months about every three hours up to ten p4 m42 and one time at night2 five to twelve months every three to three and one-half or four hours and not at night4 ,is it necessary as a rule to give additional food the first few days8 ,no2 give plenty of water4 ,what important things should be attended to in nursing8 ,first1 a regular time night and day4 ,second1 nipples should be kept clean4 ,what should a nursing mother eat8 ,her diet should be simple and plentiful1 and lots of fluids2 she should have three regular meals a day1 and gruel1 cocoa1 or milk at bedtime and sometimes between meals4 ,she can use cereals1 most soups1 most vegetables2 avoid sour tart fruits1 salads1 pastry1 and desserts4 ,she may eat egg1 meats once or twice daily1 but in most cases but once4 ,tea and coffee if taken should be very weak1 and ordinarily no wine or beer4 ,are fruits eaten by the mother likely to injure baby8 ,sour fruits do in some cases1 but sweet fruits and most fruits that are cooked do not1 and are useful for the bowels4 ,should the mother take special care of herself8 ,yes1 she should lead a simple1 natural1 happy life1 with outdoor exercise1 as soon as possible after the confinement4 ,she should make her bowels move daily by food and habit2 she should not worry1 should sleep plenty and should nap for an hour during the middle of the day4 ,will the milk of the mother be affected by nervousness8 ,yes1 more so than by her diet2 worry1 anxiety1 fatigue1 loss of sleep1 household duties1 society functions1 have an injurious effect upon the child4 ,mother's grief1 excitement1 anger1 passion1 act upon the child through the milk4 ,how does the return of the menstruation affect the milk8 ,the quantity is lessened1 the infant is not satisfied4 ,sometimes the quality is affected and the child may suffer from restlessness1 colic1 and acute indigestion4 ,should regular menstruation prohibit nursing8 ,not always2 as a rule both functions do not go together4 ,if the child thrives1 it can keep on nursing1 although it might be well to feed the infant1 at least partly1 during the period4 #efh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,how can you determine that the baby is well nourished8 ,good color1 sleep for two hours after nursing1 is quiet1 good-natured and comfortable when awake2 has normal bowel movements1 three stools daily and gains gradually in weight4 ,how can you tell when a baby is poorly nourished8 ,it neither gains nor loses weight2 it is listless1 tired1 indifferent1 cross1 fretful1 irritable and sleeps poorly4 ,it looks pale1 anemic1 and it becomes soft and flabby4 ,if the milk is scanty1 it nurses long2 at other times it tries the breast and turns away seemingly disgusted4 ,what should be done8 ,this depends upon the conditions2 should the child gain nothing for three or four weeks or lose weight1 immediate weaning may be necessary2 at least other food must be given in addition to the breast food4 ,feeding may be alternated with the breast nursing4 ,how do the symptoms show when the mother's milk disagrees8 ,the child1 is in constant discomfort2 it sleeps little1 is restless1 cries much1 gulps up gas1 passes it by the bowels1 or it accumulates in the bowels causing colic4 ,there may be vomiting1 but more often bowel trouble4 ,the bowels may be constipated but usually there is diarrhea--frequent1 loose1 green1 with mucus and gas4 ,what should you do in such a case8 ,if the child does not gain or loses weight and there is little chance of improvement in the mother's milk1 the child should be weaned immediately4 ,if the child gains in weight1 try a little longer to improve the mother's milk4 ,why do some babies nurse so often8 ,the milk does not satisfy4 ,when the baby has thrush1 should the mother take special care of the breasts8 ,yes1 they should be cleaned after every nursing4 ,how much does the baby's stomach hold at birth8 ,six to seven teaspoonfuls4 ,is vomiting a healthy sign in infants8 ,frequent vomiting is not natural2 see if his bands are too tight2 find out if he has been danced or handled after nursing4 ,when is it harmful8 ,when it is frequent4 ,if it comes up directly after a meal looking just as it was when taken1 the child may be over-fed4 ,what can be done8 ,reduce the quantity1 or do not let it nurse so long or so often4 ,if vomiting takes place a half hour after feeding1 in sour swelling masses1 it may be getting food too rich in cream1 and then the time between nursings should be lengthened2 or dilute the breast milk by giving one to two teaspoonfuls of plain boiled water1 barley water1 five or ten minutes before nursing2 the mother should eat less hearty food1 especially of meat4 ,if baby has frequent colic1 what is the cause8 ,the milk has too much proteids4 ,what should be done8 ,eat less meat1 keep quiet1 and happy1 do not worry1 etc4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #efi ,how many stools does a healthy baby have daily8 ,about two4 ,what color8 ,yellow color and pasty consistence4 ,if a nursing baby has too many stools1 what change should be made in the mother's diet8 ,she should eat food that would cause costive bowels in her4 ,,loose ,,stools ,,in ,,nursing ,,babies4 ,they are caused by the mother eating improper food4 ,if the stools are very yellow1 foul1 greasy or ropy the mother is eating food that produces too much fat 7cream7 in her milk4 ,if curds appear there is not enough fat1 and too much of the proteids 7skim milk74 ,when the stools are very green with much mucus in them1 the food should be reduced4 ,if a nursing baby is constipated1 what can be done8 ,more boiled water should be given between nursing4 ,the mother should take exercise at least two hours each day out of doors2 her bowels should move every day1 even if she must take a laxative4 ,she should take plenty of pure1 rich milk1 cocoa1 oatmeal and cornmeal gruels1 and some kind of tonic if she is weak4 ,tea and coffee should not be used4 ,ripe fruit 7not tart71 some green vegetables and a little meat can be eaten4 ,starchy foods should be avoided4 ,sometimes baby does not get enough nurse4 ,then she should be fed and given plenty of pure water between meals4 ,if a nursing baby has frequent colic attacks1 what should be done8 ,the food is probably too strong4 ,the mother should eat food that will produce less fat 7cream7 in her milk4 ,the baby can be nursed at longer periods for a time2 or give an ounce of hot water just before nursing4 ,the mother should take plenty of exercise1 enough sleep and have a free movement of her bowels1 so as to keep well and free from nervousness4 ,,weaning4 ,when and how should this be done8 ,this may usually be begun at nine or ten months by substituting one feeding a day for one nursing4 ,later two feedings1 etc41 until weaning is gradually accomplished4 ,some advise one bottle feeding regularly each day much earlier1 as before stated4 ,give reasons for weaning earlier8 ,some serious illness of the mother1 pregnancy1 but the main reasons usually are that the child is not thriving4 ,when should the weaning be completed8 ,generally at one year1 ,it may be advisable to wait longer in warm1 damp weather4 ,is there any danger in nursing longer8 ,yes1 as the milk is scanty2 the child may get rickets or anemia4 ,is gradual weaning the best method8 ,yes4 #egj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,should a wet nurse be preferred to bottle feeding8 ,yes1 if you are sure you can get a good and perfectly healthy wet nurse4 ,her habits1 etc41 must be unobjectionable--she should be chosen by a physician4 ,when should a weaned child use the bottle1 and when the cup8 ,if the weaning is done at the eighth or ninth month the bottle should be used2 if weaning is done from the tenth to the eleventh month1 the baby should be taught to drink or be fed with a spoon4 ,how can you overcome some of the difficulties of weaning8 ,as before recommended1 by feeding every nursing infant once a day or by giving water regularly from out a feeding bottle1 as this accustoms the baby to the bottle4 ,this is very good1 for the mother is sometimes away at nursing time1 for a few hours and the baby can be fed1 and when weaning comes1 it is much easier4 ,how soon should a child stop nursing from a bottle8 ,if the child is well this should be begun at the end of the first year1 and after it is fourteen months old1 it should not have the bottle except at the night feeding4 ,what is the objection to longer bottle nursing8 ,they become attached to the bottle and refuse solid food when it is proper to give it4 ,they get the bottle habit2 also1 it is troublesome and unnecessary4 ,then they will not take milk in the future1 when the bottle is finally taken from them2 an exclusive milk diet for children of two to three years old often results in poor nutrition and anemia4 ,give the process of training a child to give up the bottle8 ,there is little trouble if it is begun at the right time2 pour the milk in a small cup or glass and the child will drink little by little4 ,give only a small portion of the food in this way1 at first1 and the balance from the bottle4 ,the child will in a few weeks time learn to drink out of the cup without difficulty4 ,if the child is two or three years old1 take the bottle away entirely and let the child get hungry1 and give it only milk in the cup and nothing else4 ,some children may go for a day without food1 but hunger will master them finally4 ,as soon as he has learned to drink milk from his cup1 cereals and other solid foods are gradually added to his dietary and the child has not only been taught to give up his bottle1 but he has also a training which is often necessary4 ,can you give a baby just weaned as strong cows' milk as one of the same age who has been fed upon cows' milk from birth8 ,not generally2 it would be almost certain to cause indigestion4 ,you must remember that the change in food is a great one1 and the feeding should be begun with a weak milk and increased gradually in strength as the baby becomes accustomed to the cows' milk4 ,what are the proper proportions for an infant weaned at four or five months8 ,about the same as that given to a healthy bottle-fed baby of two months1 except the quantity should be larger4 ,the food can be gradually increased1 in most cases1 so that by the end of two or three weeks the usual strength can be given4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ega ,what strength is given to a bottle-fed baby of two months8 ,from the top of a quart bottle of pure milk1 that has stood from three to six hours1 skim carefully off the top six ounces and then pour off three ounces of milk and mix them with the top milk 7first skimmed off7 making nine ounces in all2 add to this nine ounces twenty-four ounces of boiled water in which you should have dissolved four teaspoonfuls of granulated sugar1 or six or seven teaspoonfuls of milk sugar2 add a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda1 or else two ounces of lime water4 ,give the proper proportion for a baby who is weaned at nine or ten months8 ,about the same as for a bottle-fed baby of four or five months4 ,the increase to be as above given4 ,what is the formula for a bottle-fed baby of four months8 ,for a healthy baby1 six ounces of top milk skimmed from the top of a quart bottle of milk1 six ounces of milk1 then poured off1 twenty-four ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 six teaspoonfuls of milk sugar or three of granulated sugar1 a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda or if lime-water is used instead take one ounce of lime-water to each twenty of the milk or gruel4 ,he should have four ounces of this mixture every three hours up to ten p4 m41 and then one meal at about two a4 m42 none until six or seven a4 m4 ,will a child lose weight when placed upon this diet8 ,it will often do so for a week or more1 but he will soon gain gradually and regularly4 ,,special ,,monthly ,,rules ,,for ,a ,,bottle-,,fed ,,baby4 ,formula of food4--,for the first month3 skim off carefully the top six ounces from a quart bottle of pure milk1 add to this twenty-four ounces of boiled water1 in which water three teaspoonfuls of granulated or six teaspoonfuls of milk sugar have been dissolved1 and then add a pinch of soda1 or else one and one-half ounces of lime-water4 ,mix all these ingredients thoroughly1 and then pour the correct quantity into each of ten clean nursing bottles4 ,tightly cork these bottles with clean cotton1 and they can all be pasteurized or heated to a temperature of #aee degrees ,f4 7,some say higher74 ,what strength is given to a bottle-fed baby of two months8 ,from the top of a quart bottle of pure milk that has stood from three to six to eight hours1 skim carefully off the top six ounces and then pour off three ounces of milk and mix them with the top milk 7first skimmed off7 making nine ounces in all2 add to the nine ounces1 twenty-four ounces of boiled water in which you should have dissolved four teaspoonfuls of granulated sugar1 or six or seven teaspoonfuls of milk sugar2 add a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda1 or two ounces of lime-water4 #egb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,formula for the third month4--7,this is often used71 ,carefully skim off the top six ounces from a quart bottle of pure milk1 then pour off six ounces of milk1 twelve ounces in all1 and now add twelve ounces of boiled water in which three teaspoonfuls of granulated or six of milk sugar have been dissolved1 with a pinch of soda or else two ounces of lime-water2 add then twelve ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 divide into eight bottles1 pasteurize1 etc42 cool quickly and place where the temperature is #ej degrees ,f41 until meal time1 when one of the bottles should be warmed by placing it in warm water4 ,pour a little out in a spoon to test the warmth1 etc42 when the milk is lukewarm remove the cotton cork and attach the rubber nipple4 ,he should be fed regularly and equally every three hours up to ten p4 m41 then have one at two or three a4 m41 and nothing until seven a4 m4 ,he should get three and one-half to four ounces at each meal1 so that much should be put in each bottle4 ,what is the formula for a bottle-fed baby of four months8 ,for a healthy baby1 six ounces of top milk skimmed from the top of a quart bottle of milk1 six ounces of milk then poured off1 twenty-four ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 six teaspoonfuls of milk sugar or three of granulated sugar1 a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda2 or if lime-water is used instead1 take one ounce of lime-water to each twenty of the milk and gruel4 ,he should have four or five ounces of this mixture every three hours up to #aj p4 m41 then one meal at about #b a4 m4 ,none until #f or #g a4 m4 ,will a child lose weight when placed upon this diet8 ,it will often do so for a week or more1 but he will soon gain gradually and regularly4 ,formula for the fifth month4--,skim off the top six ounces as before1 then pour off nine ounces of milk and mix it with the top-milk1 add twenty-four ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 a pinch of salt1 four teaspoonfuls of granulated or seven of milk sugar1 a pinch of bicarbonate of soda and proceed as before4 ,he should be fed every three hours during the day until #aj p4 m4 ,give five to six and one-half ounces at each meal1 making six meals in the whole twenty-four hours4 ,formula for sixth month4--,six ounces of the top-milk skimmed off from a quart of pure milk1 ten ounces of milk then poured off4 ,twenty-four ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 in which has been thoroughly dissolved four teaspoonfuls of granulated or seven of milk sugar1 a pinch of bicarbonate of soda1 and a pinch of salt4 ,pasteurized as before1 etc4 ,give baby from four to six ounces at each meal every three hours up to #i or #aj p4 m4 ,if the day is exceedingly warm1 pour out one or even two ounces from each bottle of the regular mixture and substitute boiled water for it4 ,if the baby is inclined to vomit1 it will be better during the hot weather to use less of the top milk1 four1 or five ounces instead of six or eight1 and add so much more gruel4 ,barley gruel is better than oatmeal gruel unless baby is constipated4 ,again if the baby has delicate digestive organs1 one meal each day during the very hot weather1 can be made of mutton broth prepared as follows3 ,cut up one pound of neck of mutton1 one pint of cold water and a pinch of salt2 this is cooked very slowly for three hours until half a pint is left1 adding a little water from time to time as it boils away2 strain through muslin and allow to cool1 and when cool take off all of the fat4 ,add this to an equal quantity of barley water and feed lukewarm to the baby from the nursing bottle4 ,these measures may ward off summer complaint and assist in teething4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #egc ,formula for the seventh month4--,from a quart of pure milk carefully skim off the top six ounces1 pour off fifteen ounces of the milk and add twenty-one ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel to which has been added dissolved four teaspoonfuls of granulated or seven of milk sugar1 a pinch of bicarbonate of soda4 ,give six or seven ounces at each meal and six meals in twenty-four hours4 ,formula for the eighth month4--,skim six ounces of top-milk as before directed1 pour off seventeen ounces of milk1 add twenty-one ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 four of granulated or seven teaspoonfuls of milk sugar1 a pinch of salt and bicarbonate of soda4 ,give six and one-half to seven ounces every three hours up to #aj p4 m4 ,formula for the ninth month4--,use six ounces of top-milk skimmed off as before1 twenty ounces of milk poured off1 twenty-two ounces of either barley or oatmeal gruel1 a pinch of bicarbonate of soda and salt added to the gruel1 and five teaspoonfuls of granulated or eight of milk sugar dissolved in boiled water and put in the gruel4 ,give seven or eight ounces of this every three hours up to #aj p4 m4 ,formula for tenth month4--,the milk in a quart bottle is stirred and thirty ounces of this is taken and twenty ounces of either barley or oatmeal gruel is added to it1 to which three teaspoonfuls of granulated or seven of milk sugar1 a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda have been added4 ,feed the child every three and a half hours up to #aj p4 m41 making five meals in twenty-four hours1 and seven to eight ounces at each meal4 ,formula for eleventh month4--,stir up the entire quart of milk1 add thirteen ounces barley or oatmeal gruel and to this add one tablespoonful of granulated or two of milk sugar dissolved in boiled water1 a pinch of salt and a pinch of bicarbonate of soda4 ,treat as used2 eight or nine ounces are given at each feeding1 and five feedings given during the twenty-four hours4 ,formula for twelfth month4--,stir up the entire quart of milk2 add eleven ounces of gruel1 one tablespoonful of granulated or two of milk sugar1 a pinch of salt and bicarbonate of soda4 ,the child should now have five regular meals daily1 arranged about as follows3 ,six a4 m41 nine ounces of this modified milk2 #h a4 m41 teaspoonful of prune jelly or strained juice of an orange2 #aj a4 m41 seven ounces of the modified milk and two tablespoonfuls of a well cooked cereal2 #b p4 m41 five ounces of beef juice or six ounces of mutton or chicken broth1 or else a coddled egg 7alternate on different days71 five or six ounces of modified milk and a small piece of zwieback2 #f p4 m41 nine ounces of modified milk2 #aj p4 m41 ten ounces of modified milk4 #egd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,barley ,,and ,,oatmeal ,,gruels4 ,how is barley gruel made8 ,rub up one teaspoonful of the flour with a little cold water1 and then stir this into a pint of boiling water1 add a pinch of salt and boil it fifteen minutes1 strain if it is at all lumpy4 ,how is oatmeal gruel made8 ,in the same way1 but use two teaspoonfuls of the flour4 ,,special ,,rules ,,of ,,feeding ,,and ,,nursing ,,for ,,each ,,month ,,in ,,connection ,,with ,,the ,,formula ,,given4 ,how can milk be pasteurized8 ,a regular pasteurizer can be bought for three dollars2 or the bottles1 ten or less1 can be placed in a pot partly filled with water which is rapidly brought to the boiling point about #aee degrees ,f4 ,these bottles are filled with each regular feeding before being put in the water4 ,the milk should not boil4 ,then remove the pot from the fire and allow the bottles to stand in it for one-half hour1 then take them out and cool them as quickly as possible by allowing first warm and then cold water to run over the outside of the bottles2 when they are cold1 place them on ice or where the temperature is about #ej degrees ,f41 and keep them until meal-time4 ,then one of the bottles is placed in warm water until the milk is lukewarm1 the cork can then be removed and the nipple applied4 ,these ten bottles were equally filled with the modified milk as prepared under the formula for the first month4 ,how much modified milk should be placed in each bottle8 ,for the first week of life one to two and one-half ounces are placed in each of the ten bottles1 and two or three and one-half ounces for the last two weeks of the first month4 ,what should be done if the baby vomits or has curds in his stools8 ,use a little less cream and a little more water4 ,remember1 two tablespoonfuls equal one ounce4 ,what kind of bottles should be used8 ,round cylindrical bottles with the ounces marked on them4 ,what color of nipples8 ,black rubber nipples4 ,how should the bottle be treated when emptied8 ,rinse it out with cold water and then allow it to stand full of cold water with a pinch of soda or borax in it4 ,how should the bottles be prepared before the food for the whole day is put in them and pasteurized1 etc48 ,they should be thoroughly rinsed in hot soap suds1 and then rinsed and boiled in clear water for ten minutes4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ege ,what about the nipples8 ,rinse them first in cold then in hot water and allow them to stand in a covered cup of boric acid solution or borax water solution one teaspoonful to a pint of water4 ,once or twice each day they should be turned inside out and scrubbed with a brush and water4 ,the hole in the nipple should be only large enough for a rather coarse needle to go through4 ,the hole in the nipple can be made by such a needle heated red hot and then run through the nipple4 ,when can you begin to add barley and oatmeal gruel to the baby's milk8 ,in the third month4 ,the gruel should be made daily4 ,if the child is not constipated use barley gruel2 if constipated use the oatmeal gruel4 ,if you cannot get the flour1 how can you prepare the gruel from the grain8 ,take two teaspoonfuls of barley or three of oatmeal and allow it to soak over night in cold water2 add one quart of cold water the next morning and boil steadily down to a pint1 7for about four hours71 then strain through muslin4 ,do some physicians advise feeding nursing babies one or two meals daily1 beginning the fourth month8 ,yes4 ,what strength should it be8 ,use the formula for bottle-fed babies of the first month and the same amounts4 ,how can you calculate the amount necessary8 ,take one-eighth or one-fourth either for one or two meals daily of the separate ingredients mentioned in the formula for the first month4 ,following order may be as follows3 ,first give baby three ounces of the formula1 and if all goes well in a day or two give him three and one-half ounces and miss one meal at the breast4 ,after one week if the baby is well suited1 give him three ounces of the formula for the two-months-old baby2 wait a few days1 then give him four ounces of this formula at the one meal4 ,then in a week's time if all goes well1 give him four ounces of the formula for the three month's baby4 ,use this for one week1 and then give him four and one-half ounces of the same formula4 ,if after another week is past1 there are no signs of indigestion1 give him four ounces of the four-month formula1 and if he enjoys this very much wait for a day or two and then increase the amount to four and one-half ounces of the same formula1 and then to five ounces2 as he grows older give him of the same formula as the bottle-fed infant of the same age1 and the same amount at the one feeding2 if he vomits or has curds in his stools or colic keep him on a weak formula longer than formerly advised4 ,if you have fed a breast-fed baby one meal a day from the bottle when can he be given two feedings from the bottle8 ,during the tenth month4 ,,cows' ,,milk4--,does cows' milk contain all the elements present in the mother's milk8 ,yes1 but in different proportions4 ,why not use prepared foods8 ,they are not thought so good1 and are more likely to produce poor nutrition4 ,what is1 the difference between cows' milk and mothers' milk8 ,cows' milk contains nearly three times as much casein 7curd7 or cheesy matter1 and only about one-half as much sugar4 #egf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,what kind of cows should be selected8 ,they should be healthy and the milk should be clear and fresh4 ,is it best to select ,jersey cows8 ,the milk from ,jersey and ,alderney cows is generally too rich2 common grade cows are best4 ,should the milk be from one cow8 ,it should be from the mixed or herd milk since that varies little from day to day4 ,how fresh should the milk be8 ,in winter it should not be used after it is forty-eight hours old2 in summer not after it is twenty-four hours old1 and sometimes it is unsafe in a shorter time4 ,how should the milk be cared for at the dairies8 ,it must be kept clean and free from being contaminated4 ,cows1 milkers and stables must all be kept clean1 and the milk must be carried in sealed bottles2 those that handle the milk must not be near a contagious disease2 all milk pails1 bottles1 cans1 etc41 used for the milk must be steamed and boiled before being used4 ,should it be immediately cooled after leaving the cows8 ,yes1 and kept at a temperature of about #ej degrees ,f4 ,how should the family care for it after it is delivered fresh from the cows8 ,strain it for infants through a thick layer of absorbent cotton or through several thicknesses of cheese-cloth into quart jars or milk bottles1 covered and cooled immediately4 ,this is best done by placing the bottles in ice water or cool spring water that comes up to their necks and allow them to remain there at least one-half hour4 ,what you wish to use for the children who drink plain milk you may pour into one-half pint bottles1 and these should be placed in an ice chest or in the coolest possible place4 ,the first rapid cooling is very important and adds greatly to the keeping qualities of the milk1 for the milk loses its heat quickly when cooled in water1 but very slowly when it is simply placed in a cold room4 ,after standing for four or five hours or longer1 the top milk can be strained off2 the cream may be removed after waiting twelve to sixteen hours4 ,how should it be cared for when received in bottles8 ,the temperature of the milk is always raised during the delivery1 so it should be cooled as before described4 ,if it was bottled at a dairy the cream or top milk can be removed in an hour or two4 ,how should milk and cream be cared for by the family when purchased in bulk8 ,this milk should never be used for infants1 as it is liable to be contaminated4 ,both cream and milk should at once be poured into vessels1 covered and kept in a cool place4 ,there will not be much cream or top milk upon such milk4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #egg ,how should refrigerators be treated8 ,the inner portion should be of metal4 ,an ordinary metal refrigerator1 as sold1 if encased in a wooden box makes the best kind4 ,a covering of felt and heavy quilting can be made for the refrigerator which can be removed easily when wet or soiled--it must be kept absolutely clean4 ,the compartments for the milk should be so arranged that the milk bottles be either in contact with the ice or near it4 ,the supply of ice should always be abundant1 or the temperature of the milk will not be low enough4 ,the temperature should not be higher than #ej degrees ,f42 it is oftener #fj to #fe degrees ,f4 ,to tell the temperature1 use a nursery thermometer and this should be used from time to time to know what temperature the milk is in4 ,milk is often spoiled in too warm temperatures in refrigerators1 and also in unclean refrigerators4 ,many cases of sickness are caused by it4 ,the refrigerator should carry a temperature of near #ej degrees ,f41 and be absolutely clean1 and the compartment for the milk should be absolutely separated from other food compartments4 ,,modified ,,cows' ,,milk4 ,can cows' milk be fed to infants without being modified8 ,no2 because1 although the elements are similar to those in mothers' milk1 they are not identical1 and are present in different proportions4 ,is this a matter of great moment8 ,yes1 for very few infants can digest cows' milk unmodified4 ,what does modifying cows' milk mean8 ,it is changing cows' milk so as to make it more nearly like mothers' milk4 ,what is this changed milk called8 ,modified milk2 and the original milk is known as plain milk1 whole milk1 straight milk or milk4 ,state the principal differences between cows' milk and mothers' milk8 ,cows' milk contains a little more than half as much sugar4 ,it contains nearly three times as much proteids 7curds7 and salts1 and the proteids are different and much harder to digest4 ,the reaction is decidedly acid1 while the mother's milk is faintly acid or neutral4 ,any other things of importance to consider8 ,yes2 mothers' milk is always fed fresh and sterile1 while cows' milk is always more or less contaminated by dust or germs which increase rapidly with the age of the milk in proportion to the amount of dirt in it and with any increase of temperature at which the milk is kept4 ,so pasteurization and sterilization are done to destroy the effect of germs4 ,how can the acidity of cows' milk be overcome8 ,by adding lime-water or bicarbonate of soda4 ,how much lime-water should be used8 ,about one ounce to twenty ounces of food4 ,how much bicarbonate of soda8 ,about twenty grains to twenty ounces of food4 ,suppose there is a tendency to constipation in the infant8 ,you can then use ,phillip's milk of magnesia1 or some other good preparation1 adding one-half to one teaspoonful to each twenty ounces of food4 ,how can the sugar be increased8 ,by adding milk or granulated sugar to the cows' milk4 #egh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,how much milk sugar is added to twenty ounces of food8 ,about one ounce will do for the first three or four months4 ,this makes it between six and seven per cent sugar4 ,how should you prepare the sugar8 ,dissolve it in boiled water and strain if there is a deposit after standing1 by pouring it through a layer of absorbent cotton one-half inch thick placed in an ordinary funnel4 ,is not granulated 7cane7 sugar recommended also8 ,yes2 but all infants cannot use it4 ,it is cheaper1 but a good article of milk sugar should be bought4 ,it costs from twenty to sixty cents per pound4 ,the cheap variety contains many impurities4 ,but if cane sugar is used1 how much is needed8 ,usually about one-half or a little over one-half as much as milk sugar1 or about one half ounce to twenty ounces of food4 ,what occurs if too much is used8 ,the sugar is likely to ferment in baby's stomach and cause colic4 ,the milk is made too sweet4 ,if you continue to overfeed granulated sugar1 what happens8 ,gas1 colic1 restlessness1 uneasiness1 lining of the bowels becomes reddened and irritated2 the redness shows externally around the rectum1 and in severe cases around the hips4 ,unless the amount of sugar is now reduced1 what occurs8 ,there follow frequently watery1 splashy stools with much gas and foul odors4 ,is cane or granulated sugar safe to use after six months8 ,it does not usually produce so much trouble later on4 ,suppose milk sugar produces irritation8 ,the quantity used should be reduced to one ounce to twenty-five ounces of food or even less for a short time4 ,as a rule should milk sugar be preferred the first six months8 ,yes4 ,what are the best grades of milk sugar8 ,merck's1 ,mallinkrotz's1 or ,squibb's4 ,is sugar added to sweeten and make the milk palatable8 ,no2 although it does that1 its use is to furnish one of the needed elements for the growth of the baby1 and it is required by young infants in the largest quantity4 ,how do we know that this is true8 ,because in good mothers' milk the amount of sugar is greater than that of the fat1 proteids1 and salts combined4 ,as cows' milk has nearly three times as much proteids 7curds7 and salts as mothers' milk1 how can these be diminished8 ,by diluting the cows' milk4 ,how much should cow's milk be diluted for a very young infant8 ,diluted twice will give almost the same proportion of proteids present as in mothers' milk1 but as the proteids of cows' milk are so much harder for the infant to digest1 the milk should1 in the beginning1 be diluted five or six times for most infants4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #egi ,does the diluted cows' milk with lime-water and sugar added resemble mothers' milk8 ,no2 for this mixture does not contain enough fat4 ,how can this be remedied8 ,by increasing the fat in the milk before it is diluted4 ,how is this done8 ,by adding top milk or milk and cream4 ,what is the top-milk8 ,it is the upper layer of milk1 one-third or one-half of milk removed after it has stood a certain number of hours1--six to eight hours4 ,how is the strength of the top-milk measured8 ,by the fat it contains4 ,a ten per cent milk contains a ten per cent of fat2 a seven per cent milk contains a seven per cent of fat4 ,are these strengths used for infant feeding8 ,yes1 they are most used4 ,what increases the percentage of fat in the top-milk8 #a4 ,the longer time it stands4 #b4 ,manner of its removal4 #c4 ,number of ounces removed4 #d4 ,thickness of the milk used4 ,when is top-milk removed8 ,if milk is fresh from the cow or before the cream has risen1 is bottled and rapidly cooled1 it may be removed in four hours4 ,it does not make much difference in bottled milk1 and it may stand much longer4 ,how should top-milk be removed8 ,skim carefully off with a spoon1 or cream- dipper 7specially prepared7 holding one ounce4 ,it may be taken off with a glass or rubber syphon1 never pour it off4 ,how can ten per cent top-milk be obtained from the different kinds of cow's milk8 ,from rather poor milk 7three to three and one half per cent fat7 remove the upper eight ounces from a quart4 ,how can it be obtained from good average milk 7four per cent fat87 ,remove the upper eleven ounces or one-third4 ,from rich ,jersey milk 7five and five one-half per cent fat78 ,by removing sixteen ounces or upper one-half from the quart4 ,how is seven per cent top-milk obtained8 #a4 ,by removing the upper eleven ounces or one-third of a quart from poor milk4 #b4 ,by removing the upper half from average milk4 #c4 ,by removing two-thirds or about twenty-two ounces from rich ,jersey milk4 ,as stated before the seven per cent and ten per cent are the two kinds generally used4 ,if top-milk is treated in this way1 is it like the human milk8 ,the proportion of the fluids and solids are about the same1 but the elements are different4 ,the curd 7albuminous element7 is still different in structure and action from the same element in human milk4 ,the curd of human milk when it is met by the gastric juice in the stomach coagulates in minute particles1 and the pepsin acts upon this very readily1 but the curd of cows' milk being much coarser and firmer coagulates under these conditions1 into large hard clots or masses1 and these are quite indigestible if the child's stomach is sour from an under amount of acid being present4 #ehj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,how can we prevent this8 ,by adding some bland and nonirritating substance to the milk which will mingle with the particles of curd and separate them until the gastric juice can act upon each separate particle and digest it4 ,what can we use for this purpose8 ,barley or oatmeal water or gruel is best4 ,what is cream8 ,it is the part of the milk containing the most fat4 ,how is cream now obtained8 ,by skimming after it has stood for twenty-four hours1 gravity cream2 by a separator1 and it is then known as centrifugal cream2 7most of the cream now sold in cities is centrifugal cream74 ,how much fat has the usual gravity cream8 ,sixteen to twenty per cent4 ,how much fat is contained in cream removed from the upper one fifth of a bottle of milk8 ,about sixteen per cent4 ,how much does the usual centrifugal cream contain8 ,eighteen to twenty per cent fat4 ,how much does the heavy centrifugal cream contain8 ,thirty-five to forty per cent fat4 ,should the milk be boiled for babies in the summer time8 ,no1 not usually4 ,,food ,,for ,,healthy ,,infants4--,,for ,,early ,,months4 ,these directions1 etc41 are for healthy infants4 ,directions for such as are suffering from digestive disturbances will be given later4 ,i have in preceding pages given formulas for feeding children4 ,i give these additional1 because not all children can be fed the same way and it may be well to have the two sets of formulas4 ,what important parts are to be remembered when we are modifying cow's milk for the early month's feeding8 ,that sugar is the most easily digested1 fat comes next1 while the proteids 7curd7 are the most difficult4 ,what relation should the fat and proteids bear to each other during the earlier periods8 ,usually in healthy infants the fat 7cream7 should be three times the proteids 7curds74 ,some healthy infants do not digest fat so well and they should have only twice as much fat as proteids 7curds--skim-milk74 ,what per cent milk must be used to obtain three times as much fat as proteids8 ,ten per cent milk4 ,how can we obtain ten per cent milk8 ,as top milk1 described on another page1 or by using plain milk and ordinary cream 7sixteen per cent71 in equal parts mixed2 or it may be obtained directly from the milk laboratories4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eha ,which is better to do1 use the top-milk or mix plain milk and ordinary cream8 ,if the milk is fresh from the cows1 it is best then to use the top-milk1 because the food can then be made up after it is only a few hours old4 ,if one uses bottled milk1 in cities1 the upper third may be used1 but if milk and cream are bought separately it is usually more convenient to mix these1 as cream will not rise uniformly upon the milk a second time4 ,what per cent milk must be used to obtain twice as much fat as proteids8 ,use for dilution a seven per cent milk1 that is1 milk containing seven per cent fat1 as in this milk the fat is just twice the proteids4 ,how is this obtained8 ,same as top-milk1 described on another page2 or by mixing three parts of plain milk and one part of ordinary cream 7sixteen per cent71 or by obtaining it directly from the milk laboratories4 ,how should we prepare the food for the early months8 ,granted you make up twenty ounces at a time1 first obtain the ten per cent1 or seven per cent1 milk to be used1 then take the number of ounces of this called for in the formula desired4 ,one must remember that to make twenty ounces of food one ounce of milk sugar 7or three even tablespoonfuls7 and one ounce of lime-water must be used4 ,the rest of the food is boiled water and the per cent milk4 ,,first ,,series--,five formulas for early months for ten per cent milk3 ,formulas4 #a #b #c #d #e #aj per cent milk #b oz4 #c oz4 #d oz4 #e oz4 #f oz4 99,milk ,sugar #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 ,lime-water #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 ,boiled water #ag oz4 #af oz4 #ae oz4 #ad oz4 #ac oz4 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 99,the milk sugar takes no space as it is always dissolved in the boiled water4 ,how can we strengthen this food8 ,by gradually increasing the milk 7top milk7 and decreasing the amount of water4 ,,second ,,series--,of five formulas for the early months from the seven per cent milk4 ,this is weaker in fat 7cream71 etc41 about one-third3 ,formulas4 #a #b #c #d #e #g per cent1 milk #b oz4 #c oz4 #d oz4 #e oz4 #f oz4 ,milk ,sugar #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 ,lime-water #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 ,boiled water #ag oz4 #af oz4 #ae oz4 #ad oz4 #ac oz4 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ,food #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 ,how can ,i decide which series of formulas to use8 ,a strong child with good digestion can be given from the first series1 ten per cent milk4 ,a smaller1 weaker child1 and whose digestion is not so good1 or with one who has tried the first series and did not do well1 should use the second series of formulas4 #ehb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,what is the reason the food is made so weak at first8 ,the infant's stomach is made to digest mother's milk1 not cows' milk1 so we must begin with weak cows' milk1 and the infant's stomach can thus be trained to digest it4 ,strong milk would be very liable to seriously upset the child's digestion4 ,how rapidly can ,i increase the food in strength1 that is1 go from formula #a to #b1 #c1 #d1 and #e1 of either series8 ,this can not be told1 absolutely4 ,it depends upon the infant1 how it bears the food4 ,usually you can begin on formula one on the second day1 formula two on the fourth day2 three1 after seven or ten days1 but after that make the increase slower4 ,if the infant is large1 strong and of good digestion1 he may be able to take of formula five by the time he is three or four weeks old4 ,a weak child1 or one with feeble digestion must go much slower1 and such an one may not reach formula five until it is three or four months old4 ,mothers should remember it is safer to increase the strength of the food very gradually2 some infants should have an increase of only one-half ounce instead of one ounce2 thus3 three to three and one-half ounces1 etc4 ,two or three days should be allowed at least between each increase of food4 ,may ,i not go by a general rule in increasing the food8 ,yes1 increase the food when the infant is not satisfied1 but is digesting well4 ,how does an infant show this8 ,he drains the bottle hungrily and cries when it is taken away4 ,he may begin to fret a half hour or so before the time for the next feeding4 ,he often sucks his fingers immediately after feeding4 ,if ,i wish to prepare more than #bj ounces of food1 what proportions shall ,i use8 ,to make #be ounces1 add one-fourth more of each ingredient4 ,to make #cj ounces1 add one-half more of each ingredient4 ,to make #ce ounces1 add three-fourths more of each ingredient4 ,to make #dj ounces1 double each ingredient4 ,for example1 #be ounces of food would call for--#b-a_/b ounces of milk2 #a-a_/d ounces of milk sugar2 #a-a_/d ounces of lime-water2 #ba-a_/d ounces of boiled water4 ,for #cj ounces of food1 proportions would be--,milk1 #c ounces2 milk sugar1 #a-a_/b ounces2 lime-water1 #a-a_/b ounces2 boiled water1 #be-a_/b ounces4 ,how much more should be made at one time8 ,five ounces may be made1 but the first few days only two or three ounces of the additional should be given2 four ounces the next two days1 and after two days more may give the five ounces additional that has been made2 that is1 twenty-five ounces in all4 ,how much increase can be given at each feeding8 ,not more than one-quarter of an ounce4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ehc ,,food ,,for ,,healthy ,,infants ,,during ,,the ,,later ,,months4 ,how long shall ,i continue this proportion1 that is1 the fat three times the proteids 7curd7--skim-milk8 ,usually for three or four months4 ,what changes shall ,i then make in the food8 ,after you are using formula five of the first series2 that is1 six ounces of the ten per cent milk in twenty ounces of milk1 increase the fat slowly1 for the proportion of fat 7three per cent71 is near the limit for healthy children4 ,how then shall ,i strengthen the milk8 ,by raising the percentage of proteids 7curds1 skim-milk74 ,how can ,i do this8 ,use the formulas derived from the seven per cent milk and discontinue the ten per cent milk4 ,,third ,,series4--,five formulas for seven per cent milk for the later months-- ,formulas4 #a #b #c #d #e #g per cent milk #g oz4 #h oz4 #i oz4 #aj oz4 #aa oz4 99,milk ,sugar #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #c_/d oz4 #a_/b oz4 ,lime-water #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 ,boiled water #ab oz4 #aa oz4 #aj oz4 #d oz4 #c oz4 ,barley ,gruel #j oz4 #j oz4 #j oz4 #e oz4 #e oz4 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 997,as the milk sugar is dissolved in the boiled water the quantity is twenty ounces instead of twenty-one47 ,oatmeal gruel can be substituted for barley gruel if there is constipation4 ,to increase the food to twenty-five1 thirty1 or thirty-five ounces increase the milk ingredients by #a_/d1 #a_/b1 #c_/d and for forty ounces using two times as much4 ,how shall ,i increase the food during this period8 ,beginning with formula one of this series1 which should usually follow five of the first or second series1 you can usually make the increase in ten days to ,no4 #b2 in two weeks you can use ,no4 #c2 but proceed more slowly to four or five when you have reached them4 ,the same formula may be continued sometimes for three or four months with no other change1 except an increase in the quantity of the food1 that is from twenty ounces to twenty-five1 etc4 ,is it necessary or important to reduce the proportion of fat as it is at first1 reduced in passing from formula five of the first series to formula one of the third series8 ,it is not necessary4 ,how much is this reduction8 ,from #c to #b4ej per cent4 ,how much increase of fat is there from the fifth formula of the second series to the first formula of the third series8 ,from #b4jj to #b4ej per cent4 ,can the first decrease be avoided8 ,yes1 by taking off at first the upper thirteen ounces as top-milk1 and using in a twenty-ounce mixture seven ounces of this in place of formula ,no4 #a1 and also by using for the next increase the upper fifteen ounces as top-milk--taking of this eight ounces in a twenty-ounce mixture in place of formula ,no4 #b4 ,then follow three of this third series4 ,this is only done when you think the formulas two and three of the third series do not give enough fat4 #ehd ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,can ,i add any other food about the sixth or seventh months8 ,yes1 foods in the form of gruel1 and have this take the place of part of the boiled water and part of the sugar4 ,oatmeal and barley gruels can be added4 ,can ,i make further changes at ten or eleven months8 ,the proteids 7skim-milk7 may be further increased1 sugar and lime-water reduced until plain milk is given4 ,how can ,i do this8 ,give at first one feeding of plain milk and barley gruel daily2 later two feedings1 then three feedings1 etc4 ,for example1 suppose one infant was being fed with modified milk as formula #d or #e1 series #c1 six feedings daily4 ,the plain milk diluted with boiling water would take the place of one such feeding at first1 then two1 three1 four1 etc41 feedings4 ,such changes to be made at intervals of two weeks4 ,proportions of milk and barley gruel should be1 at first1 about five and one-half ounces milk1 two and one-half ounces barley gruel2 later six ounces milk1 three ounces barley gruel and then seven ounces milk1 two ounces barley gruel until plain milk is alone used1 and this can usually be reached at twelve to thirteen months4 ,for five months' infants a pinch of soda may be added to each feeding when the lime-water is omitted4 ,it is not generally necessary1 however4 ,do some infants dislike the milk after the milk sugar has been omitted8 ,yes2 for such #a_/d to #a_/b teaspoonful of granulated sugar may be added for a time to each feeding and gradually reduced4 ,,rules ,,for ,,using ,,these ,,formulas4 ,they are only for healthy infants4 ,begin always with a weak formula1 especially with an infant previously nursed at the breast1 with one just weaned and with infants who have poor digestive powers1 or whose digestive powers are unknown4 ,should the first formula tried be too weak the food can be strengthened every three or four days until the right formula is found4 ,if the food is made too strong at first an attack of indigestion is liable to follow4 ,how shall ,i increase the strength of the food8 ,this should be done very gradually4 ,do not advance more than one formula in the given series4 ,it is frequently better to make the increase in half steps4 ,say when it is from three to four1 give three and one-half1 and then four4 ,how rapidly can ,i increase the quantity of food8 ,this should not be more than one-fourth ounce in each feeding1 one to one and one-half to two ounces daily4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ehe ,when should the amount of food be increased8 ,an increase may be necessary every few days in the early weeks1 but the same formula is often continued for two or three months during the later months4 ,what signs in the infant demand an increase8 ,the infant is not satisfied1 does not gain in weight1 but it has good digestion--that is1 it does not vomit and has good stools4 ,when should ,i not increase the food8 ,so long as the child is satisfied1 gains four to six ounces weekly1 even when the quantity and strength of the food is considerably below the average4 ,should you then increase the food if the child seems somewhat hungry1 but still gains from eight to ten ounces weekly8 ,it is not always a safe rule to be guided by the appetite4 ,how can ,i know whether to increase the strength or the quantity of the food8 ,in the early weeks it is well first to increase the strength1 the next time the quantity of the food1 then the strength1 then the quantity1 etc4 ,the quantity chiefly should be increased after the fourth or fifth month4 ,should a slight stomach discomfort or disturbance follow after the food has been strengthened1 what shall ,i do8 ,if the disturbance is marked and continues and the infant does not seem able to accustom itself to the new food1 you should go back to the weaker one and the next increase should be smaller4 ,should ,i be worried if the gain in weight for the first few weeks of artificial feeding is slight1 or even no gain8 ,not as a rule2 if the infant loses no weight1 sleeps well1 is comfortable1 does not suffer from vomiting1 nausea1 colic1 you can feel sure the baby is doing well and is becoming used to his new food4 ,as his appetite improves and his digestion is stronger the food may be increased every few days4 ,then the weight will soon increase4 ,is constipation likely to occur from such a weak food8 ,this is very often seen owing to the fact of their being little residue in the bowels1 so if he has a daily stool1 even if it is small and dry1 it need not cause worry as it soon passes away with the using of stronger food4 ,what circumstances indicate that the food should be reduced8 ,when the child becomes ill from any causes1 or when there are any marked symptoms of indigestion4 ,how can ,i reduce the food8 ,if there is but a slight disturbance and the daily food has been prepared1 pour off one-third from each bottle just before each feeding and replace this quantity of food with boiled water2 if the disturbance is more severe1 immediately dilute the food at least one-half and also reduce1 at the same time the quantity given2 for a severe attack of indigestion1 omit the regular food altogether and give only boiled water until a doctor has been called4 ,how shall ,i return to the original formula after it has been reduced for a disturbance of digestion8 ,the increase must be very gradual after the immediate reduction4 ,after a severe attack of indigestion1 the milk should not be made more than one-fifth the original strength1 and ten days or two weeks should elapse before the original strength food is given and1 as stated1 there should be a gradual slow increase4 #ehf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,about ,,adding ,,other ,,foods ,,to ,,milk4 ,how long shall ,i continue the modified milk8 ,usually for about six months2 but if the infant is doing well you can continue it for ten or eleven months4 ,if the infant has trouble in digesting cows' milk other foods can be added at three or four months or even at the beginning4 ,what food can ,i first use8 ,barley1 oatmeal1 arrowroot1 and farina4 ,is it better to make them from the flour8 ,yes1 they are more simple to prepare from the flour4 ,how shall ,i cook them8 ,cook them separately1 and when used they take the place of some of the boiled water4 7,for another way1 see former pages47 ,how shall ,i prepare barley gruel water8 ,take one teaspoonful of the flour and rub it up with a little cold water1 and then stir this into a pint of boiling water2 add a pinch of salt and boil it fifteen minutes2 strain if it is lumpy4 ,oatmeal gruel is made the same way1 only using two teaspoonfuls instead of one4 ,barley ,jelly4--,one rounded tablespoonful of the flour1 mixed with a little cold water1 is added to one pint of boiling water containing a pinch of salt2 cook twenty minutes in a double boiler and strain4 ,a thinner gruel 7barley water7 is made by using half of the quantity of flour4 ,how much of the gruel can ,i use8 ,if prepared by the last method one-sixth to one-half the total quantity of food2 if the barley water is used it can be used in greater quantity if desired1 as it is weaker by half4 ,which one shall ,i use8 ,barley and oatmeal are generally used2 oatmeal is more laxative4 ,what is their value as infant foods8 ,their chief value is to prevent the curd from coagulating in the stomach in hard masses1 thus rendering it more digestible4 ,would you advise this addition for all infants8 ,no1 for it does not agree with them all1 and so it cannot be recommended for all infants4 ,can ,i give anything more during the first year8 ,beef juice1 white of an egg1 and orange juice4 ,how and when may ,i use the beef juice8 ,it may be begun at ten or eleven months in infants who are strong and thriving well4 ,two teaspoonfuls may be given daily1 diluted with same amount of water1 fifteen minutes before the midday feeding2 in two weeks it may be doubled2 and six teaspoonfuls can be given1 in four weeks4 ,two or three tablespoonfuls is all that can be given a child of one year4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ehg ,is beef juice of value in delicate pale infants8 ,yes1 of much value1 and it is more important for them1 and it may sometimes be given them at five or six months in one-half the quantity mentioned4 ,when shall ,i give the white of egg 7albumen7 or albumin water8 ,when the conditions are similar to those requiring beef juice especially in infants who digest the proteids 7curd7 with difficulty4 ,you can give the one-half of the white of one egg at six months1 and soon the entire white of one egg can be given4 ,what is the best way of preparing this8 ,by coddling the egg4 ,describe the way of preparation8 ,place a fresh egg with the shell on in boiling water and immediately remove all from the fire4 ,the egg cooks slowly in the water for seven or eight minutes as the water gradually cools1 and the white part becomes like jelly4 ,give the white with only a pinch of salt--it can be easily separated from the yolk4 ,when can ,i give orange juice8 ,usually about the eleventh or twelfth month1 and it should be given about one hour before the feeding4 ,you can begin with two teaspoonfuls at first1 then one tablespoonful at a time1 and later three or four tablespoonfuls4 ,orange juice is very good when constipation exists--strain it always1 and it must be always fresh and sweet4 ,,over ,,nursing4 ,mothers who have a very large supply of milk are very likely to overfeed their babies if the milk is of good quality4 ,this will drain the mother's strength4 ,some mothers allow their babies to nurse to relieve the uncomfortable feeling4 ,if the infant vomits the surplus immediately they are not injured4 ,where the baby does not vomit1 the surplus food passes into the bowels and causes colic and green and yellow gassy stools4 ,if the mother's milk is too rich1 only1 and not too much and the baby vomits1 this can be corrected by giving the baby some boiled water before each meal4 ,the baby will not nurse so much then4 ,,over-,,feeding4 ,what do you mean by this term8 ,the infant gets too much food1 and this is chiefly done at night4 ,can ,i depend upon the infant's natural desire for food as to the quantity to be given8 ,not always1 the habit of over-eating is frequently acquired1 and is frequently seen in infants with a good digestion4 ,what harm results from over-feeding an infant8 ,the food lies in the stomach or bowels1 undigested1 ferments1 and causes gas and colic1 and if the over-feeding is long continued1 serious trouble arises4 ,the baby becomes restless1 fretful1 irritable1 sleeps badly1 stops gaining weight and may lose weight4 #ehh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,loss ,,of ,,appetite4 ,what may cause this8 ,over-feeding or the use of milk too rich in fat4 ,what can ,i do for this trouble8 ,if the child is well1 offer food to him at regular hours only4 ,do not coax or force him to eat even though he takes only one-half or one-third of his usual quantity4 ,lengthen the intervals between the feedings4 ,it may be necessary with a child under a year old to reduce the number of feedings to three or four in twenty-four hours4 ,give water at more frequent intervals1 weaken instead of strengthening the food4 ,,foods ,,for ,,special ,,conditions4 ,some infants with weak digestive powers1 and those suffering from various forms of indigestion1 have often much trouble in digesting the fat of milk4 ,to meet such troubles a series of formulas are given obtained from plain milk4 ,,fourth ,,series-,formulas containing four per cent fat3 #a #b #c #d #e #f #g #h ,plain ,milk #e oz4 #f oz4 #g oz4 #h oz4 #i oz4 #aj oz4 #ab oz4 #ad oz4 99,milk ,sugar #a oz #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz #c_/d oz4 #c_/d oz4 #a_/b oz4 #a_/b oz4 ,lime-water #a oz4 l oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 #a oz4 ,boiled water #ad oz4 #ac oz4 #ab oz4 #g oz4 #f oz4 #e oz4 #b oz4 #j oz4 ,barley ,gruel4 #j oz4 #j oz4 #j oz4 #d oz4 #d oz4 #d oz4 #e oz4 #e oz4 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 #bj oz4 997,milk sugar is not counted in totals47 ,if more than twenty ounces are needed get the proportions by adding one-fourth1 one-half1 three-quarters1 or double each ingredient4 ,why does an infant so often vomit some of its food soon after feeding8 ,the quantity may be too large or too rich food1 the baby may feed too fast1 the hole in the nipple may be too large1 the clothing too tight1 or you may press upon its stomach in moving the baby4 ,what are the causes of and changes needed for stomach troubles8 ,it is usually a symptom of indigestion and is frequently caused by too much fat or sugar4 ,how can ,i remedy this8 ,reduce the fat or sugar1 and increase the lime-water4 ,avoid the formulas made from the top-milk1 or cream and milk4 ,those made from the seven per cent milk are not so likely to cause trouble2 but you had better1 if the symptoms are severe1 use formulas of the fourth series4 ,what symptoms indicate that the baby is getting too much fat 7cream78 ,vomiting and yellow1 foul1 greasy1 or ropy stools4 ,how much shall ,i reduce the milk sugar8 ,use only one-half ounce to twenty ounces of food or leave it out altogether4 ,how shall ,i know when to reduce the sugar1 etc48 ,when there is excessive formation of gas in the stomach1 causing distention and pain1 or belchings of gas1 and often a sour stomach4 ,reduce the amount of sugar and increase the lime-water one and one-half to two ounces in twenty ounces of food1 increase intervals between the meats one-half hour and give less quantity4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #ehi ,what food usually causes habitual colic8 ,this is due to gas accumulating in the bowels1 and is usually caused by the want of digestion of the proteids 7curd74 ,how shall ,i overcome this8 ,use a weaker formula4 ,use formula #d or #c of first series2 or use partially pasteurized milk1 or use barley water instead of plain water4 ,if curds regularly or frequently appear in the stools1 what changes shall ,i make8 ,this usually accompanies colic1 so use means just described--reduce the proteids 7skim milk74 ,how shall ,i modify the milk for chronic constipation8 ,this is difficult to overcome1 and it is more frequent when infants are fed upon a plain milk diet1 variously diluted1 than when seven or ten per cent milk is used and diluted to a greater degree4 ,but you cannot use food containing more than four per cent fat1 that is1 eight ounces of ten per cent milk or twelve ounces of seven per cent milk in twenty ounces of food4 ,in some cases ordinary brown sugar in one-half the quantity can take the place of milk sugar1 or ,mellin's food1 malted milk or cereal milk can be used in the place of the milk sugar4 ,milk of magnesia can be used for lime-water as before directed4 ,orange juice can be given to infants over nine months old4 ,what modifications should ,i make in very hot weather8 ,the proportion of fat 7top-milk or milk and cream mixed7 should be less and when it is very hot1 for a short period1 it should be much less4 ,use seven per cent milk in place of ten per cent1 that is1 formulas from the second series1 or plain milk1 in place of the seven per cent milk1 fourth series4 ,if a child has good digestion1 but gains very little or no weight1 what changes in the food should ,i make8 ,increase the quantity of the food if the child seems hungry2 or increase the strength of the food1 if the child will not take a greater quantity2 do not coax or force the baby to eat1 give him more sleep2 fresh air1 etc4 ,if there is no modified milk that will agree with the baby1 what shall ,i do8 ,if the infant is under four or five months old1 a wet nurse would likely succeed4 ,if a wet nurse cannot be obtained or if the child is older use some of the substitutes for cows' milk1 like ,borden's ,eagle ,brand1 canned or condensed milk4 ,this is better to use when the trouble is in the bowels and shows colic1 gas1 curds in the stools1 constipation1 or diarrhea4 ,if it is due to indigestion it shows in vomiting1 etc4 ,how shall ,i use condensed milk8 ,the directions are on the bottle4 ,but if the baby is three or four months old1 and has symptoms of indigestion1 dilute its food with sixteen parts of boiled water1 or sometimes barley water if there is no constipation4 ,as the symptoms improve it can be made stronger1 one to fourteen1 one to twelve one to ten1 one to eight1 such changes to be made gradually4 #eij ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,how long can ,i use the condensed milk8 ,generally for a few weeks only as the sole food1 then give one feeding a day of modified milk1 for instance1 ,no4 #c or #d of the series2 later two feedings and gradually increase until the milk feeding is entirely used4 ,why can ,i not continue to use condensed milk8 ,it is very low in fat and proteids and has much sugar in it2 children who take this food for sometime often gain rapidly in strength and weight1 yet have not much resistance1 and they are very prone to develop rickets and scurvy4 ,suppose baby is teething1 has a cold1 sore throat1 etc41 what change shall ,i make8 ,dilute the food for two or three feedings by using boiled water in place of an ounce or two of food2 this much to be removed from the bottle before being given2 if it is necessary to continue for several days1 use a weaker formula4 ,what changes shall ,i make in this for serious acute sickness8 ,for1 diseases with fever like measles1 bronchitis1 pneumonia1 etc41 dilute the food and reduce the fat 7cream from top-milk74 ,give the food at regular intervals1 but not so often4 ,do not force food in the early part of acute sickness4 ,suppose baby has acute gastritis1 what changes shall ,i make8 ,stop all food and give boiled water1 only1 for ten or more hours1 then try barley water or whey1 but do not give any milk for at least twenty-four hours after all vomiting has ceased4 ,when you again begin the modified milk use a small quantity with a low proportion of fat1 and you can secure this by using a formula from the fourth series4 ,you may also double the proportion of lime-water4 ,if baby is attacked with intestinal indigestion accompanied by loose bowels1 what food shall ,i give8 ,if it has but two or three passages daily1 lower the proportion of fat 7cream1 etc471 in the manner above directed1 and boil the milk for five minutes4 ,dilute it still more if curds are present in the stools4 ,but suppose the attack is more severe8 ,if there is fever and the passages smell badly and are more frequent1 stop all milk and use the diet given for acute gastritis4 7,acute indigestion74 ,do other conditions besides the food influence digestion8 ,yes1 use proper clothing1 keep warm feet1 regular habits1 fresh air4 ,clean bottles and food1 given at proper intervals and temperature1 quiet surroundings and absence of excitement are needed4 ,what common mistakes are often made in modifying milk and feeding infants8 ,never fail to follow the directions given for removing the top-milk4 ,remove all the top-milk of any given strength in making a formula1 and not only the number of ounces needed for the formula4 ,by using rich ,jersey milk as if it were more common milk4 ,the formulas given are based upon about four per cent fat4 ,food is very often increased too rapidly1 particularly after stomach and bowel indigestion4 ,the food in an infant of three or four months old attacked by acute indigestion should seldom be given in full strength for two weeks afterwards1 only half steps should be taken like two to two and one-half1 etc4 ,another mistake1 when indigestion symptoms show the food is not reduced quickly enough2 reduce the food immediately by at least one-half4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eia ,how to prepare cows' milk at home2 what is needed8 ,feeding bottles1 rubber nipples1 an eight-ounce graduated measuring glass1 a glass funnel1 a brush for bottles1 cotton1 alcohol lamp1 a tall quart cup for warming bottles of milk1 a pitcher for mixing food1 a wide mouthed bottle of boric acid and one of bicarbonate of soda1 a pasteurizer1 and later a double boiler for cooking cereals will be needed4 ,what kind of bottles shall ,i buy8 ,a cylindrical graduated bottle with a wide neck holding about #h ounces4 ,this makes washing them easier4 ,you should have as many bottles for use as the baby takes meals a day 7ten at first74 ,how shall ,i care for the bottles8 ,rinse them1 as soon as the child is through nursing1 with cold water1 and let stand filled with cold water and a little bicarbonate of soda in the water4 ,before using them again wash them thoroughly with the bottle brush and hot soap suds and place them for twenty minutes in boiling water4 ,what kind of nipples are best8 ,straight ones which slip over the neck of the bottle1 of black rubber1 and the hole should only be large enough for the milk to drop rapidly when the bottle is held upside down4 ,how shall ,i care for the nipples8 ,boil new ones for five minutes at first4 ,after using rinse them carefully in cold water and keep them covered in a glass containing a solution of borax or boric acid4 ,turn them inside out once a day and wash thoroughly with soap and water4 7,there is a slight difference in the directions given by different authorities as to cleaning bottles and nipples1 but the general way is the same47 ,what kind of cotton shall ,i use for corking the bottles8 ,refined non-absorbent cotton is best1 but the ordinary absorbent cotton will do4 ,which is the best--an alcohol lamp1 or the ,bunsen burner8 ,the ,bunsen burner is the best1 cheaper and simpler if there is gas in the house4 ,should you use the lamp1 put it upon a table covered with a plate of zinc or tin1 or upon a large tin tray4 ,the ,french pattern is the best4 ,give special directions now for preparing the food according to any of the given formulas8 ,the hands must be clean1 as well as everything else--food and utensils4 ,first dissolve the milk sugar in boiling water1 filtering1 if necessary1 then add to the boiled water and sugar the milk1 cream1 and lime-water1 mixing all in the pitcher2 a sufficient quantity for twenty-four hours is always prepared at one time4 ,divide this in equal quantities into the number of feedings for the twenty-four hours and cork the bottles with the cotton cork and cool the bottles rapidly1 after having been pasteurized by standing first in tepid and then in cold water1 and then place in an ice chest at #ej degrees ,f4 #eib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,feeding ,,directions4 ,how shall ,i prepare the bottle at feeding time8 ,take one from the ice chest1 warm it by placing it in warm water deep enough to cover the milk in the bottle4 ,then thoroughly shake it1 remove the cotton cork1 and adjust the nipple4 ,how shall ,i know that the temperature of the milk is correct8 ,pour a teaspoonful from the bottle before adjusting the nipple1 and taste it1 or pour a few drops through the nipple upon the inner surface of the wrist4 ,it should feel quite warm1 but not quite hot2 or a baby thermometer may be placed in the water where the milk stands1 and the temperature should be between #ih and #ajj degrees ,f4 ,how can ,i keep the milk warm while the baby is feeding8 ,slip over the bottle a warm flannel bag with a draw-string4 ,what position should a child be in when feeding8 ,during the first few months1 except at night1 it had better be held in the arms2 later it can lie on its side in the crib1 but the bottle must then be held by the nurse until it is emptied1 or the baby will nurse and sleep1 and nurse and sleep1 etc4 ,how much time shall ,i give the baby for one feeding8 ,not longer than twenty minutes4 ,take the bottle away then and do not give it until the next feeding4 ,keep a sleepy baby awake1 when well1 until the food is taken1 or remove the bottle4 ,can ,i play with the baby after feeding8 ,never4 ,it may cause vomiting and indigestion4 ,baby should lie quietly and sleep if possible1 or at least not be disturbed4 ,,feeding ,,intervals4 ,how often shall ,i nurse or feed baby during the first month8 ,ten times in twenty-four hours at intervals of two hours during the day and two times at night4 ,why can ,i not feed baby oftener8 ,because it takes nearly two hours to digest a meal at two months1 about two and one-half hours at five or six months1 and if another meal is given before the former meal is digested1 vomiting and indigestion will result4 ,the following schedule is given by one authority on children for healthy infants for the first year3 ,night ,no4 ,quantity ,quantity ,interval feedings of for for between #aj ,p4 ,m4 feedings one #bd meals to in #bd feeding1 hours1 by day4 #g ,a4 ,m4 hours4 ounces4 ounces4 #b;d to #gth day #b hrs4 #b #aj #a to #a-a_/b #aj to #ae #b;d to #crd week #b hrs4 #b #aj #a-a_/b to #c #ae to #cj #dth to #eth week #b hrs4 #a #aj #b-a_/b to #c-a_/b #be to #ce #fth to #hth week #b-a_/b hrs4 #a #h #c to #e #bd to #dj #c;d to #eth ,month #c hrs4 #a #g #d to #f #bh to #db #eth to #ith month #c hrs4 #j #f #e to #g-a_/b #cj to #de #ith to #abth month #d hrs4 #j #e #g to #i #ce to #de ,this schedule is for healthy children4 ,the smaller amounts are required by smaller children with weak digestion2 the larger amounts are required by large children with strong digestion4 ,the interval is from the beginning of one feeding to the beginning of the next feeding4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eic ,how soon can ,i make the intervals at two and one-half hours8 ,generally at five or six weeks4 ,when may ,i increase it to three hours8 ,usually at eight weeks or two months4 ,when should ,i lengthen the interval between feedings8 ,when there is poor stomach digestion4 ,how is this shown8 ,by habitual vomiting or regurgitation of food long after nursing is finished2 also when the baby has a very poor appetite so that it always leaves some of its food4 ,when can ,i shorten the intervals8 ,it is not generally advisable to feed any baby oftener than given by this schedule4 ,,regular ,,feeding4 ,how can ,i teach baby to take regular meals8 ,by commencing at birth to feed at exactly regular hours every day4 ,shall ,i awaken baby to feed it8 ,yes1 for a few days4 ,in a short time he will waken at the same hours himself4 ,should this regularity extend through the night8 ,only up to nine or ten o'clock4 ,after ten let him sleep as long as he will4 ,how soon can baby go without food from #aj p4 m4 to #g a4 m48 ,at four months usually and always at five or six months2 night feeding causes restlessness and poor sleep4 ,,sterilized ,,milk4 ,what do you mean by sterilizing milk8 ,it means to heat milk so as to destroy the germs4 ,does cows' milk contain germs8 ,yes1 even if it is handled faultlessly2 but when carelessly handled the number of germs is enormous4 ,are all of the germs injurious8 ,most are harmless or cause only the souring of the milk4 ,what other germs are occasionally present8 ,typhoid fever1 diphtheria1 scarlet fever1 cholera1 tuberculosis and many forms of diarrhea germs4 ,do ,i need to sterilize milk under all circumstances8 ,when you cannot obtain it fresh in warm weather4 ,hence during warm weather in cities and towns2 when you do not know that the cows are healthy or that the milk has been cleanly handled2 when milk is kept over twenty-four hours1 especially if there is no ice at hand4 ,when there are epidemics of typhoid fever1 scarlet fever1 diphtheria1 or any form of bowel disease accompanied by diarrhea4 ,how many methods of heating milk are there8 ,first1 sterilizing1 in which the milk is heated to #bab degrees ,f41 for one hour or one and one-half hours4 ,second1 pasteurizing1 when you heat the milk to #aee degrees or #agj degrees ,f4 for thirty minutes4 #eid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,will the temperature of #aee degrees ,f4 for one-half hour be sufficient to kill the germs of the diseases mentioned above8 ,generally4 ,how long will milk so treated keep on ice8 ,heated to #bab degrees ,f4 for an hour will keep for two or three weeks2 that heated 7pasteurized7 to #aee degrees ,f4 will keep for two or three days4 ,is cows' milk as digestible when sterilized8 ,no1 and it should be modified for infant feeding the same as milk not heated4 ,when milk is heated for an hour to #bab degrees ,f4 7sterilization71 is it injured in any way8 ,it is rendered harder to digest1 and is more constipating2 scurvy may be caused if it is used as the sole food for a long time4 ,it is so objectionable that the method is not recommended for general use4 ,when should ,i heat it #bab degrees ,f48 ,for use on long journeys of days traveling4 ,then you should heat for one hour upon two successive days1 leaving the cotton stoppers in the bottles4 ,does heating milk to #aee degrees ,f4 for one-half hour injure it in any way8 ,it does not affect the taste or make it more constipating4 ,the unfavorable effects1 if any1 are slight4 ,get clean and fresh milk and the effects will be really of no account4 ,what pasteurizer would you recommend4 ,freeman's or ,walker-,gordon4 ,what shall ,i do with the milk after it has been pasteurized8 ,cool it quickly by placing the bottles in cold water--never leave them in the room where pasteurized1 and never place them1 when warm1 in an ice chest4 ,why this caution8 ,because it requires from two to four hours to cool them in the air1 or in the ice box1 and during that time a good many undeveloped germs may mature and injure the keeping properties of the milk4 ,you can cool the bottles of milk in cool water in from ten to twenty minutes if you change the water frequently1 or if ice is put into the water4 ,what is modified milk of the laboratories8 ,it is milk containing fat1 sugar1 proteids1 etc41 in definite proportions put up1 usually1 according to a physician's directions4 ,,peptonized ,,milk4 ,what is peptonized milk8 ,milk that has been partially digested4 ,what part of the milk has been digested8 ,the proteids 7curd74 ,does this alter its taste8 ,no1 if it is peptonized for only ten minutes1 but if it is fully peptonized the milk has a bitter taste4 ,how can the bitter taste be avoided in partly peptonized milk8 ,at the end of ten or fifteen minutes place the milk in a sauce-pan and raise it quickly to the boiling point2 this kills the ferment so that the milk will not become bitter when it is warmed for feeding2 or the milk can be cooled rapidly by placing the bottles first in cool and then in ice water2 but in this way the ferment is not destroyed1 and the milk may become bitter when warmed for feeding4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eie ,how is milk peptonized8 ,by the action of a peptonizing powder composed of a digestive agent known as the extractum pancreatis and bicarbonate of soda4 ,this is added to the plain or diluted milk4 ,this agent can be bought in tubes or tablets1 and is the active ingredient of the peptogenic powder4 ,will you describe the process8 ,place the plain or modified milk in a clean glass jar or bottle1 and then rub up the peptonizing powder or tablet with a tablespoonful of milk1 and add it to the milk and shake the bottle4 ,place the bottle in a large pitcher or basin of water of about #aaj degrees ,f41 or as warm as the hand can bear comfortably1 and allow it to remain for ten to twenty minutes if you wish to peptonize the milk but partially2 or if you wish it completely peptonized let it remain for two hours4 ,is it better to peptonize the whole day's supply1 or each bottle separately just before feeding8 ,if you peptonize the whole day's supply at once raise the milk to the boiling point after it has been peptonized2 if only the one feeding do not peptonize it more than ten minutes before feeding for the ferment will work while the child is feeding4 ,it can be done either way4 ,is not the completely peptonized milk distasteful8 ,not so in the case of young infants2 older infants will take a few feedings without objection1 but it cannot be used for children much older than five months4 ,how much of the agent should be used8 ,for a single feeding of four ounces one may use one-eighth of a tube with a weak formula of milk or one-sixth with a stronger formula4 ,for one pint of plain milk five grains of the extract and fifteen grains of bicarbonate of soda will be needed4 ,this amount is usually put up in one tube or tablet4 ,less will be required in weaker formulas of modified milk4 ,what advantages has peptonized milk8 ,partially peptonized milk assists greatly in digesting the curd of milk4 ,young infants sometimes have trouble in digesting the curd4 ,when completely peptonized it is good in attacks of acute indigestion4 ,how long may ,i give it8 ,it may be used for a few days when completely peptonized2 when partially peptonized it can be used for two or three months1 and when you wish to give other food1 leave off its use gradually by shortening the time of peptonizing and lessening the quantity of the powder used4 #eif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,feeding ,,during ,,the ,,second ,,year ,how many meals should a child have during the second year8 ,five4 ,shall ,i prepare the milk for all day at one time8 ,it is better to prepare the milk for all day during the second and third years4 ,if you wish to modify it by adding cream1 water1 etc41 prepare as done during the first year1 and later when only plain milk is used1 the quantities needed for the different feedings should be put into one or two bottles1 pasteurized or not as necessary4 ,in this way the different feedings are kept separate4 ,prepare the food as soon as possible in the morning alter the milk has been received4 ,,for ,a ,,healthy ,,child ,,of ,,twelve ,,months4 #f3cj a4 m4 or #g3jj a4 m4--,milk1 six to seven ounces1 diluted with two or three ounces of barley or oatmeal gruel1 and taken from a cup after thirteen months4 #i3jj a4 m4--,one to two ounces of orange juice4 #aj3jj a4 m4--,milk two parts1 oatmeal or barley gruel one part1 and from ten to twelve ounces in all may be given in a cup4 #b 3#jj p4 m4--,one or two ounces of beef juice1 or the white of one egg1 slightly cooked1 and later an entire egg or mutton or chicken broth1 four to six ounces4 #f3jj p4 m4--,same as #aj a4 m4 #aj3jj p4 m4--,same as at #f3cj a4 m41 except the milk can be taken from the bottle4 ,how long can this schedule be given8 ,until the fourteenth or fifteenth month1 and then you can give the cereals thicker and with a spoon4 ,can ,i give other fruit juices at fourteen or fifteen months8 ,orange juice is the best1 but the juice of ripe peaches1 red raspberries or strawberries in the order given1 is good4 ,strain all carefully through muslin1 for the pulp or seeds might cause serious trouble4 ,you may now give one to four tablespoonfuls of the orange or peach juice1 and about one-half the quantity of the others4 ,when shall ,i give the fruit juices8 ,one hour before the second meal4 ,what diet shall ,i give between fourteenth and eighteenth months8 #f3jj to #f3cj a4 m4--,eight to ten ounces of plain milk from a cup4 #h3jj to #i3jj a4 m4--,juice of one-half orange strained4 #aj3jj a4 m4--,one1 or later two or three tablespoonfuls of oatmeal or barley jelly1 hominy cooked at least three hours1 and on which you may put a little top-milk2 a pinch of salt2 no sugar and cup--about six ounces--of milk to drink2 crisp dry toast1 one piece4 #b3jj p4 m4--,beef juice one to two ounces1 a soft boiled2 coddled or poached egg1 and a tablespoonful of boiled rice1 or mutton or chicken broth1 four ounces2 one or two pieces of stale bread or zwieback2 and if most of the teeth are present1 one scant teaspoonful of scraped rare beef1 slowly increased to one tablespoonful1 alternating with two ounces of beef juice and a salt-boiled or coddled egg4 7,some advise a little prune jelly1 apple sauce1 a baked apple or junket as a dessert74 ,no milk1 but little water can be taken4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eig #f3jj p4 m4--,two tablespoonfuls of thoroughly cooked farina1 or cream of wheat or granum1 or arrow-root1 on which is a little top-milk2 salt1 but no sugar1 and eight ounces of warm milk which may be taken from the bottle4 #aj3jj p4 m4--,warmed milk and eight to twelve ounces if necessary1 by bottle4 ,how shall ,i prepare the beef8 ,take round or sirloin steak and scrape it with a large spoon on both sides1 so that you obtain the pulp only1 salt it a little1 and place it with a very tiny piece of butter in a saucer1 cover it with another saucer1 remove the cover from the boiling teakettle1 and place the saucer in its place2 let it steam until it is just heated through1 as it must look rare when done1 ,give at first one teaspoonful and gradually work up to one tablespoonful1 but do not begin this diet in midsummer4 ,give baby plenty of water to drink between meals1 boil and cool4 ,a diet for the eighteenth month to end of twenty-fourth month8 ,follow the same order4 ,for most children milk at #aj p4 m4 is desirable2 but if a child sleeps during the whole night it is not necessary to wake it at #aj p4 m4 for the feeding4 #f3jj or #f3cj a4 m4--,warmed milk ten to twelve ounces4 #i3jj a4 m4--,two or three ounces of fruit juices4 #aj3jj a4 m4--,cereals similar to the last schedule2 they need not be strained1 but well cooked2 crisp1 dry bread1 zwieback1 warmed milk one cup4 #b 3#jj p4 m4--,beef juice and one egg or broth and meat2 beef-steak1 mutton chop or roast beef scraped1 very stale bread or two pieces of zwieback2 one or two tablespoonfuls of prune pulp1 or baked apple and water1 but no milk4 #f3jj p4 m4--,farina1 cream of wheat1 or arrow-root well cooked with milk1 salt1 but no sugar2 or milk or stale bread and milk4 #aj3jj p4 m4--,if required1 ten to twelve ounces of pure milk4 ,what fruits may ,i give during this period8 ,if the child has a weak stomach1 only the fruit juices mentioned1 but strong children may have in addition1 baked apple1 apple-sauce and prune pulp4 ,stew the dried prunes without sugar until they are very soft1 and put all the fruit through a strainer thus removing all the skin2 you may give one to two tablespoonfuls of this at one time4 ,no cream should be given with the baked apple1 and very little sugar with the apple-sauce ,these are very good for constipation1 ,remember to give water freely between the feedings1 especially in warm weather4 ,from one to three ounces may be given at one time either with a spoon1 glass or bottle4 ,boil the water daily and cool4 ,do not allow it to stand in the room1 but give fresh water to the child each time4 #eih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,schedule ,,for ,,three-,,year-,,old ,,child4 #g3cj a4 m4--,cereal well cooked 7over night7 or at least for three hours1 ,a larger variety of food can now be given and given as before with thin cream1 salt1 but little sugar4 ,one glass of warm milk1 a soft boiled1 coddled or poached egg2 bread very stale or dry1 one slice with butter4 #aj3jj a4 m4--,one cup of warm milk1 with a cracker or a piece of stale bread and butter4 #b3jj p4 m4--,soup1 four ounces1 or two ounces of beef juice4 ,meat3 chop1 steak1 roast beef1 lamb or chicken2 white potato1 baked or boiled rice4 ,green vegetables3 ,tips of asparagus1 string beans1 peas1 spinach1 all cooked until they are very soft1 mashed or preferably put through a sieve1 and only one to two teaspoonfuls at first4 ,desserts3 ,cooked fruit1 baked or stewed apple1 stewed prunes1 water1 but no milk4 #f3jj p4 m4--,cereal3 ,farina1 cream of wheat1 or arrow-root1 cooked for at least one-half hour with plenty of salt1 but no sugar2 or milk toast2 or old bread and milk or stale or dry bread and butter and a glass of milk4 ,,baby',s ,,second ,,summer4 ,nearly all mothers dread baby's second summer4 ,if the baby is born at such a time that he cuts his double teeth during the hot weather1 and if it is attended by indigestion and fever1 there is really some cause for worry1 because the digestive organs during the hot weather are more difficult to manage than during the colder months2 otherwise1 if you feed your baby carefully and properly1 and with the regularity that you did in the early months1 there is no reason to dread the second summer1 ,mistakes are made by mothers and grandparents especially4 ,they permit the child to come to the table and eat of the food prepared for adults4 ,sometimes it is only a little1 but that little will gradually grow larger2 and even that little may be enough to upset baby for weeks and then the illness that follows is in reality due to the parents' own foolishness when it is laid to the credit of the second summer1 or regarded as a mysterious dispensation of ,providence4 ,do not give anything to baby between its regular meals but water2 crackers1 zwieback1 and bread are prohibited between4 ,,diet ,,of ,,older ,,children-,,fourth ,,to ,,tenth ,,year4 ,give the largest meal at midday and a light supper at night1 very much like that recommended for the third year4 ,for a few years you can give milk once between breakfast and dinner1 or dinner and supper1 and permit no other food between meals1 but give water freely4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #eii ,,milk ,,and ,,cream4 ,what part of the diet should milk form now8 ,nothing can take its place1 and it should be an important part of the diet4 ,most children can take and digest milk4 ,why is this of so much advantage8 ,because it possesses a higher nutritive value than any other food1 for the amount of work required of the digestive organs1 and it is very especially adapted to a child's diet4 ,it must be clean and fresh and not too rich4 ,what essential point should ,i consider in its use8 ,the ,jersey cow gives too rich milk1 and it must be greatly diluted4 ,children who digest milk with difficulty should take it diluted about four parts milk1 one part water1 a little salt or bicarbonate of soda should be added4 ,do not give milk at meals when fruits1 especially if they are sour1 are allowed4 ,how much milk can ,i allow to advantage8 ,for an average child with good digestion1 you can allow one and one-half pints to one quart daily1 including what is also used upon cereals and in other ways4 ,two quarts are too much1 for a mixed diet will do better4 ,how much cream can ,i allow8 ,older children do not need so much fat as do infants1 and cream1 especially when very rich1 often produces indigestion4 ,it is a common cause of the coated tongue1 foul breath1 and pale greasy stools1 or biliousness so-called4 ,will not cream overcome constipation8 ,it does so in some degree in infants1 but not so much so in older children2 and if it produces the above given symptoms it should not be given4 ,,eggs4 ,what is the value of eggs in the diet of this period8 ,they form a very valuable food4 ,they must be fresh and only slightly cooked1 being either soft-boiled1 poached or coddled4 ,fried eggs and omelets are prohibited4 ,is the white or yolk more digestible8 ,generally the white in most children4 ,this is a very digestible proteid and can be used to great advantage even in the latter part of the first year4 ,do eggs often cause biliousness8 ,very seldom if they are carefully prepared and fed4 ,how often may ,i give eggs to the child8 ,most children at this period will be able to take one egg for breakfast and one for supper1 with relish and advantage2 however1 some few children cannot eat them at all4 ,,meat ,,and ,,fish4 ,what kinds of meat can ,i give to my child8 ,beefsteak1 mutton-chop1 roast beef1 lamb1 boiled chicken and fish1 such as shad or bass4 ,what points should ,i consider in feeding meat8 ,most meats should be rare1 scraped or finely divided1 as a child will not chew it properly4 ,boiled or roast beef is best2 fried meats should not be given to a child4 ,how often can ,i give meats8 ,only at the midday meal1 at this period4 ,do you think it causes nervousness in children8 ,not unless too much is given and too often4 #fjj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,what meats should be forbidden8 ,ham1 bacon1 sausage1 pork1 liver1 kidney1 and all dried and salt meats2 also mackerel1 cod and shell fish4 ,a child should not eat any of these until after the tenth year4 ,are gravies healthy and nutritious8 ,beef juice or so-called platter gravy from a roast is very nourishing and desirable1 but many of the gravies that are thickened are harder to digest and too much is given4 ,only a small quantity should be allowed4 ,what about vegetables8 ,baked1 boiled or mashed potatoes may be given first1 but never fried4 ,after the sixth or seventh year baked sweet potato1 turnips1 boiled onions and cauliflower1 all well cooked1 may be given moderately4 ,they must be thoroughly cooked and mashed4 ,this is the great trouble4 ,can ,i give canned vegetables8 ,peas1 and asparagus of the best brands can be used4 ,they are often better than stale green vegetables4 ,what vegetables should be prohibited8 ,any that are eaten raw such as celery1 radishes1 onions1 cucumbers1 tomatoes or lettuce2 corn1 lima beans1 cabbage1 egg plant1 even when well cooked2 none of these should be given to a child under ten years old4 ,can ,i give vegetable salads8 ,as a rule none should be allowed at this period4 ,they are difficult to digest and create great disturbances in children of all ages4 ,,cereals4 ,what points should ,i consider in selecting and preparing these8 ,they must be properly cooked and not used in excess4 ,he should not make a meal of them because he is fond of them1 and eat two or three saucerfuls at once4 ,proper cooking is essential4 ,oatmeal1 hominy1 rice1 wheaten grits need two hours' cooking at least1 in a double boiler2 cornstarch1 arrow-root1 and barley should be cooked twenty minutes or more4 ,all the market preparations need cooking4 ,how should they be eaten8 ,usually with milk or milk and cream2 plenty of salt1 no sugar or very little--one-half teaspoonful to a saucer--syrups or butter and sugar are prohibited4 ,what broths and soup do you recommend8 ,meat broths are generally to be preferred to vegetable broths1 mutton and chicken usually being the best liked4 ,almost all plain broths can be given4 ,those thickened with rice1 barley or cornstarch make a good variety1 especially with milk added4 ,tomato soup should not be given to young children4 ,,bread1 ,,crackers1 ,,and ,,cheese4 ,what forms of bread can ,i give8 ,stale bread cut thin and freshly dried in the oven until it is crisp is very useful1 also the unsweetened zwieback4 ,fresh bread should not be eaten4 ,gluten1 oatmeal1 or graham crackers1 or the ,huntley and ,palmer breakfast biscuits1 stale rolls or corn bread which has been cut in two or toasted or dried to a crisp form a sufficient variety4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fja ,what kinds of breadstuffs should be prohibited8 ,all hot breads1 all fresh rolls1 buckwheat and other griddle cakes1 all fresh sweet cakes1 especially when covered with icing and those containing any dried fruits4 ,lady finger 7stale7 or a piece of sponge cake is all that can be allowed to children up to seven or eight years old4 ,,desserts4 ,can ,i give any desserts to young children8 ,mistakes are very often made here4 ,junket1 plain rice pudding without raisins1 plain custard1 and not more than once a week1 a small amount of ice cream are all that can be allowed up to six or seven years4 ,what are prohibited8 ,pies1 tarts1 and pastry of every kind and jams1 syrups1 and preserved fruits2 nut candy and dried fruits4 ,can ,i give a little8 ,no1 for it develops a taste for this sort of food1 and then the plainer food is taken with less relish4 ,the little is soon likely to become a great deal4 ,a child has an instinctive desire for sweets1 why not satisfy it8 ,a child's fondness for sweets is not a normal instinct4 ,a free indulgence in desserts and sweets by young children produces more digestive disorders than any other causes4 ,it is a growing tendency and hard to control as the child grows older4 ,the only safe rule is to give none in early childhood4 ,,fruits4 ,are fruits an important or essential part of children's diet8 ,very important1 and they should be begun young4 ,they have a splendid effect upon the bowels4 ,they should be carefully selected1 especially in large cities4 ,a greater latitude can be all owed in the country where fruit is fresh4 ,what fruit can ,i safely give to children up to five years8 ,generally only cooked fruits and fresh fruit juices4 ,what kind of fruit juices can ,i use8 ,that from fresh1 sweet oranges is best4 ,the fresh juice of grape fruit1 peaches1 strawberries1 and raspberries may also be used4 ,what stewed fruits may ,i use8 ,stewed and baked apples1 prunes1 pears1 peaches and apricots4 ,what raw fruits should be avoided8 ,the pulp of oranges or grape fruit1 also cherries1 berries1 bananas and pineapple4 ,what care should be exercised in regard to the use of fruits8 ,in hot weather they should be used with greater care1 and in children who are easily attacked with intestinal indigestion4 ,what symptoms suggest that ,i should avoid fruits8 ,looseness of the bowels or a tendency thereto1 with discharge of mucus1 or frequent attacks of colic 7abdominal pain7 or stomach-ache4 ,at what meals should fruits be used8 ,if the fruit juice is given upon an empty stomach early in the morning1 it works more actively upon the bowels1 than when given later4 #fjb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,is it wise to give cream or milk with sour fruits8 ,no1 it is not wise1 it is best to give it at midday when no milk is taken as a dessert4 ,the quantity should always be moderate4 ,can ,i give anything besides water and milk to drink8 ,cocoa1 if made very weak1 almost all milk is often useful as a hot drink4 ,tea1 coffee1 wine1 beer and cider are all prohibited under puberty4 ,lemonade and soda water should not be given until the tenth year at least4 ,,indigestion ,,in ,,older ,,children4 ,different ways in which indigestion shows itself in children8 ,first as an acute attack which lasts for a few days only2 second1 as chronic disturbances which may last for weeks and months4 ,which is the most serious8 ,chronic indigestion1 for it often goes on for months and even years unchecked1 because it is not recognized4 ,the symptoms of acute indigestion8 ,vomiting1 pain1 diarrhea of undigested food1 often fever and prostration4 ,what are the common causes8 ,over eating or indulging in improper food or too hearty eating when very tired4 ,is it sometimes the forerunner of some acute general sickness8 ,yes4 ,how shall ,i treat acute indigestion8 ,give castor oil to clean out all undigested food from the bowels4 ,vomiting usually frees the stomach of food2 stop food for from twelve to thirty-six hours1 only boiled water being allowed4 ,let the stomach rest4 ,can ,i then begin with the former diet8 ,no1 give at first only broth gruel1 very much diluted milk or whey4 ,increase the diet slowly as the appetite and digestion improve1 but this should consume a week or ten days in most cases before the full diet is resumed4 ,give the symptoms of chronic indigestion 7dyspepsia7 in children8 ,disturbed sleep1 tired1 grinding teeth1 fretfulness1 loss of weight and flesh1 gas in the stomach and bowels1 pain in the bowels1 bloated bowels1 constipation or loose bowels with mucus in the stools1 foul breath1 coated tongue1 poor appetite1 capricious appetite4 ,some may think worms are present4 ,common causes of chronic constipation8 ,bad system of feeding1 prolonged use of improper food or improper methods of feeding1 such as coaxing the child to eat1 rapid eating1 eating between meals1 child selects his own food and lives largely upon one article of diet2 indulgence in sweets1 desserts1 pies1 etc4 ,improperly cooked foods especially oatmeal1 and vegetables and eating sour or stale fruits4 ,exclude articles of diet which are known to be hard for children to digest4 ,how shall chronic indigestion be treated8 ,remove all causes such as bad foods1 habits1 etc4 ,is it curable8 ,in most cases1 but the rules for feeding must be carefully followed for a long period4 ,medicine will not cure such cases unless the proper food is given in a proper way4 ,that is better than medicine4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fjc ,how long must this proper feeding continue8 ,for months1 and with many children for two or three years4 ,is medicine of any use8 ,it will relieve the symptoms1 but the main thing is proper feeding4 ,,sleep4 ,should a baby sleep with anyone8 ,no1 young infants have been smothered by their mothers4 ,it is also a frequent temptation to nursing at night1 and this is injurious to both mother and child4 ,how long does baby usually sleep at first8 ,about nine-tenths of the time4 ,how should his bed be prepared8 ,the mattress should be firm and soft1 the pillow1 of hair and very thin2 you should change his position so as not to sleep always in the same position4 ,how many hours should baby sleep at six months8 ,about two-thirds of the time4 ,how long should the daily nap be continued8 ,until about four years old4 ,how shall ,i put baby to sleep8 ,darken the room and have quiet4 ,the child's hunger should be satisfied and make him generally comfortable and lay him in the crib while still awake4 ,can ,i rock him to sleep8 ,no4 ,it is a bad habit and1 he will readily acquire it4 ,it will be hard to break1 and besides it is useless and some times an injurious one4 ,the same may be said of sucking a rubber nipple or pacifier1 and all other devices to put baby to sleep4 ,what principal things disturb baby's sleep8 ,quiet1 peaceful sleep is a sign of perfect health1 and disorders of sleep may be produced by almost anything that is wrong with the child4 ,food and feeding cause disturbed sleep4 ,it may come from chronic indigestion due to improper food4 ,in bottle-fed babies it is often due to over-feeding4 ,in those who nurse it may be due to poor food and hunger4 ,feeding three or four times during the night makes a restless baby4 ,it may also be due to nervous causes such as bad habits due to faulty training1 as when the nursery is light and the baby is taken from its crib whenever it cries or wakes1 or when contrivances for producing sleep have been used4 ,any excitement in a nursing mother or child before sleeping time will cause wakefulness4 ,romping play just before bedtime and fears aroused by stories and pictures are causes1 and children who inherit a nervous constitution are special sufferers from this cause4 ,cold feet1 insufficient or too much clothing1 want of pure fresh air in the sleeping room4 ,tonsils or adenoids may interfere with breathing in older children4 ,rousing a sleeping child from a good sound sleep1 is a frequent cause of poor sleep4 ,if a pregnant woman keeps herself in as good condition as possible1 not only physically1 but also mentally1 she will not be likely to have a nervous baby2 and if a baby is not born nervous there is no reason1 at all1 why it should not sleep well1 for sleep is then its most normal condition1 nine-tenths of the time4 ,it will then depend upon the food and training it is given4 ,the training many babies receive is enough to make them poor sleepers4 #fjd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,unnecessary handling4--,babies are wakened from sleep to show to friends who wish to see them at almost any and all hours4 ,they are handled1 petted1 and made restless4 ,sleep is their normal condition and they ought to be given the opportunity nature demands4 ,they are only to be aroused from sleep for nurse1 bathing and clothing1 and immediately placed in their crib1 covered comfortably and warmly with all light shut away from their eyes and quiet about them4 ,they will soon wake of their own accord for meals4 ,rocking baby4--,rocking and shaking cause an increased flow of blood to the brain1 and this should be avoided1 for it of itself will cause sleeplessness4 ,the brain during sleep is comparatively empty of blood2 warm feet and cool head tend to produce sleep4 ,rocking1 etc41 is unnatural1 and baby is made to receive and enjoy the natural4 ,if the baby is sick the mother may take it in her arms and sing to it and coddle it carefully1 but it is then sick4 ,if it is trained properly from the beginning1 rocking to sleep will be unnecessary2 walking with the baby is of the same nature4 ,see that your baby has warm feet and legs and body and a cool head1 with comfortable clothes and good careful feeding1 and it will sleep4 ,singing lullabies are soothing1 but they do no good at first as the baby is deaf4 ,such lullabies are good when baby is sick and nervous1 and then the mother is allowed and expected to hold and quiet baby4 ,sleep perhaps as much or more than any other item of nursery regime1 depends on habit and mild but decided purpose4 ,a lack of firmness in the early months of the baby's life may not only render its early years a burden to itself1 but an annoyance1 if not a nuisance to the entire household4 ,baby's habits are quickly and easily formed1 but hard to correct4 ,dr4 ,tooker says3 ,an infant is as plastic as moist clay1 you can mold it to your will4 ,but you must have a will and a purpose and a plan1 and make your judgment and your duty law4 ,but suppose baby will not sleep1 but continues cross and wakeful and peevish2 can ,i not give medicines to produce sleep8 ,never4 ,if baby is wakeful and refuses to sleep1 there is something wrong with your training1 his clothing1 covering1 or his food1 or he may be sick1 he may not get enough food1 etc41 or he may have worms4 ,if everything is all right and you have trained your baby right from his birth1 he will sleep4 ,find out the cause and remove it4 ,all soothing syrups1 cordials1 and quieting medicines contain opium in some form1 and all experienced physicians realize the danger of giving these mixtures to babies4 ,babies have been killed by medicines which were declared to contain neither opium nor anything else injurious4 ,they are often used4 ,remember that opium1 laudanum and paregoric are dangerous for babies and old people4 ,careful proper training1 allowing plenty of sleeping time1 no waking at wrong hours1 warm feet1 legs and body1 cool head1 proper modified food1 and especially mother nursing1 with mother careful with herself1 will give a good baby in nine out of ten cases4 ,will children ever sleep too much8 ,not if they are healthy2 you must remember a newly-born baby sleeps nine-tenths of the time2 excessive sleeping may indicate disease of the brain4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fje ,,exercise4 ,is exercise necessary for infants8 ,yes4 ,how can it be obtained8 ,a young baby usually gets its exercise by screaming1 waving its arms1 kicking1 etc4 ,it is a good plan to let baby lie in the center of a large bed1 and with his long skirts drawn up1 allow him to kick his little legs about for twenty or twenty-five minutes twice each day or one-half hour once a day4 ,his clothing ought to be loose for this exercise4 ,if the room is all right you can remove all clothing except his shirt1 stockings and napkin2 change his position sometimes and let him lie on his stomach for awhile4 ,of course this exercise cannot be taken after a meal and before the fourth month4 ,take a large clothes basket1 put a blanket and some large pillows in it and prop baby up in a half sitting position for a little while each day1 beginning with fifteen minutes1 then one-half hour1 and you can also at this time 7fourth month7 play with baby for a short time every day1 but never just before bedtime1 and the best time is just after his morning nap4 ,do not toss him in the air to make him laugh or crow2 he is too tender and delicate for that4 ,when baby is older and in short clothes1 place a thick quilt upon the floor and allow him to tumble as he will2 a fence two feet high which surrounds a mattress1 makes an excellent place1 or a box for this young animal to exercise his arms and legs without danger of injury4 ,before you put baby to sleep at night give him a warm sponge bath with a fresh band and shirt and he will sleep4 ,when1 if ever1 is crying useful in a baby8 ,the cry expands the lungs of a new-born baby1 and he should use his lungs a few minutes daily in order to keep them well expanded4 ,how much crying daily is necessary8 ,twenty to thirty minutes is not too much4 ,what kind of a cry is it8 ,loud and strong and infants get red in the face with it4 ,some call it a scream4 ,it is exercise for baby and necessary for its health4 ,when is the cry abnormal8 ,when it is very long and too frequent4 ,it is not strong1 but rather of a moaning or worrying nature or only a whine4 ,what causes such crying8 ,habit1 temper1 pain1 hunger1 illness4 ,what is the indulgence or habit cry8 ,this is the cry of infants who cry to be rocked1 or carried about1 for a bottle to suck1 etc4 #fjf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,temper cry8 ,this is loud and strong and is usually accompanied by kicking1 stiffening of the body1 bending backward and is usually quite violent4 ,pain cry8 ,this is generally strong1 sharp and quick1 but not usually continuous1 the features contract1 legs draw up and the baby plainly shows symptoms of distress1 ,hunger cry8 ,this is a continuous fretful1 pitiful cry1 not strong and lusty1--baby looks hungry4 ,the cry of illness8 ,this is moaning1 fretful1 easily aroused to crying4 ,this can be distinguished even from a little distance before seeing baby1 if you have heard it once4 ,a baby who cries to get things stops when he gets them4 ,if baby cries at night what shall ,i do8 ,see that he is comfortable1 clothing all smooth under and about him1 with warm feet and hands1 and clean unsoiled napkin4 ,if he is all right1 let him cry4 ,if it is habitual1 find out the cause4 ,if baby cries from temper or habit what shall ,i do8 ,let him cry it out1 you must conquer him or he will make of your life a burden4 ,be sure first it is habit or temper and then conquer him4 ,i have seen many babies who cried from cause and ,i have also seen those who needed conquering4 ,but will not crying cause rupture8 ,not in young infants if the band is properly applied and not under any conditions after one year4 ,,how ,,to ,,lift ,a ,,child4 ,grasp the clothing below the feet with the right hand and slip the left hand and1 arm beneath the infant's body to its head4 ,it is then raised upon the left arm and its head is upon your arm or chest4 ,this supports the entire spine and there is no undue pressure upon the chest or abdomen1 as is often the case when baby is grasped around the body or under the arms4 ,how shall ,i lift a child who is old enough to run about8 ,place your hands under the child's arms1 at the arm-pits and never by the wrists4 ,can ,i injure the child lifting it by its hands or wrists8 ,yes1 it often injures the elbows or shoulder joints4 ,,temperature4 ,normal temperature of an infant8 ,this varies more than it does in adults4 ,in the rectum it varies from #ih degrees ,f4 to #ii4e degrees ,f41 and a temperature in the rectum of #ih degrees ,f4 or of #ajj degrees ,f4 is not of much importance unless it continues4 ,where should ,i take the temperature of infants and young children8 ,first the rectum1 next the groin1 the first is from one-half a degree to a degree higher than that of the groin4 ,how long should the thermometer be left in place8 ,two minutes in the rectum and five minutes in the groin4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fjg ,what meaning has the different temperature in a young child8 #ajj degrees ,f4 to #ajb degrees ,f4 means a mild illness4 ,one hundred four degrees ,f4 or over means a serious illness4 ,the duration of the fever is more important4 ,slight causes often produce a high temperature in all young children which lasts for a few hours4 ,there is then not much cause for alarm unless the temperature continues high or is accompanied by important symptoms of illness4 ,is high temperature a more serious symptom in a young child than in an adult8 ,no1 for young children are very sensitive to conditions which produce fever and the thermometer often gives an unduly high idea of the severity of the symptoms4 ,the same cause which would produce a temperature in an adult of #ajb degrees ,f4 or #ajc degrees ,f4 would likely produce a temperature of #ajd degrees or #aje degrees ,f4 in a child4 ,,nervousness4 ,what are the principal causes of nervousness in young infants and in children8 ,the brain is a delicate structure at this time1 and it grows rapidly1 and during the first year of life grows as much as during all the rest of life4 ,this needs quiet and peaceful surroundings and infants who are naturally nervous should be left almost alone1 and few people should see them4 ,such babies should not play much4 ,the poor little baby is often so tried by the attentions given him by older people that he does not know what to do1 and as one author1 a lady1 says3 ,if he could speak he would beg for a quiet hour1 and be perfectly happy if left alone with his own little hands and toes for his sole amusement4 ,babies of the very poor are less nervous than those of the wealthy and this is generally due to the fact that their mothers are too busy to constantly entertain and bother them4 ,children are better companions for babies than adults4 ,such little attentions given by the parents and relatives make sleepless and nervous babies very often4 ,playing with them before time and out of season1 makes them not only nervous and irritable1 but causes indigestion and allied diseases4 ,,toys4 ,it is instinct for baby to put everything in its mouth4 ,however1 toys should be chosen that are smooth1 easily washed and which cannot be swallowed4 ,avoid toys with sharp points like corners1 or loose parts1 small objects that can be pushed into the nose or ear or swallowed1 such as coins1 marbles1 buttons1 safety pins1 beads1 painted toys and those covered with hair or wool4 ,infants frequently swallow such wool or hair4 ,,kissing4 ,what objections are there to kissing babies8 ,they are many and serious4 ,no one1 at least1 outside of the immediate family has any right to kiss baby4 ,tuberculosis1 diphtheria1 syphilis and many other diseases are given by kissing4 ,if infants are kissed at all1 they should be kissed upon the cheek or forehead4 #fjh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,foreign ,,bodies4 ,if in the throat1 examine and remove with the finger4 ,if it has gone into the stomach1 give plenty of dry food1 such as bread1 potatoes1 but do not give an emetic or cathartic4 ,an infant should have its usual food4 ,a cathartic would hurry the foreign body too rapidly through the intestines1 and in this way do harm4 ,in the usual way it becomes coated with fecal matter and usually passes the intestines without causing any injury4 ,what shall ,i do if it is in the ears8 ,if you can easily remove it with your fingers or small hair pin or crochet hook1 do it4 ,if not1 take the baby to a physician4 ,if it is a corn1 bean or pea1 do not wet it1 or it will swell and become larger4 ,what if it is in the nostril8 ,place baby upon the table with its face toward a good light and use a hair pin bent right and pass this slowly and carefully behind the object1 and pull slowly forward2 or compress the empty nostril and have the child blow the nose strongly4 ,if not removed easily1 see a physician4 ,,colic4 ,this is a very common disturbance in children1 and is always due to disturbed digestion4 ,it occurs in both nursed and bottle-fed babies1 and may appear in the healthiest baby from error in the last meal1 or error of diet or habit in the mother4 ,some mothers cannot under any circumstances secrete good nourishing milk1 suitable for their children1 and continued stomach and bowel disturbances with colic and emaciation follow its use4 ,such mothers should not nurse their baby4 ,what are the causes of colic8 ,as before stated1 it is due to indigestion ,what causes indigestion8 ,in nursing babies this may be due to some irregularity in the health or habits of the mother1 or change in her dieting1 and if the colic is not persistent the cause is not hard to find4 ,worry1 trouble1 sorrow1 anger1 overwork1 and errors of diet in the mother often cause this trouble or the child may nurse too fast1 too long1 too much1 or too often1 or the milk may be too rich4 ,if so1 give baby an ounce of hot water before nursing4 ,hand-fed children are too often over-fed1 and this produces indigestion4 ,what are the symptoms of colic8 ,the child screams sharply2 the cry comes suddenly and returns every few minutes2 he draws up his legs and feet2 the muscles of his face contract and he has other signs of pain4 ,the belly is usually hard and tense4 ,what can ,i do for colic8 ,first warm his feet and hands by placing them against a hot-water bag1 or holding them before the open fire1 turn him on his stomach1 letting him lie on a hot-water bag or hot piece of flannel2 pat his back gently to help up the wind and give him a little hot water with a medicine dropper and a few drops of essence of peppermint may be added to the water4 ,if the colic continues1 put ten drops of turpentine into a half teacupful of warm water1 and inject this slowly into the rectum1 and at the same time gently rub the abdomen so as to start the wind4 ,if the wind is in the stomach1 give him one-half a soda mint tablet dissolved in a tablespoonful of very warm water1 or a little soda4 ,if the attacks are frequent1 the foods are too strong2 use less cream or milk and more water4 ,regulate the mother's diet carefully if the baby nurses1 and she should take some exercise out of doors1 if possible1 and try not to be nervous4 ,cereals1 cocoa1 milk1 eggs1 gruels made of corn1 oatmeal2 most fruits1 not tart1 and vegetables1 with some meat1 make a good diet for a nursing mother4 ,the bowels must move freely every day at least once4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fji ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,wind ,colic1 ,yarrow ,tea for4--,steep the yarrow tea the same as for catnip tea or any ordinary herb1 and give as often as necessary4 ,this is a remedy that has been very much used1 and will help in a great many cases4 ,it is perfectly harmless1 and no one need have any fear of trying it4 #b4 ,colic1 ,camphor ,cure for4--,one drop of camphor in a teaspoonful of water4 ,this remedy worked like a charm with my little girl4 ,this acts quickly1 and is sure to give relief as it warms up the stomach4 #c4 ,wind ,colic1 ,castor ,oil for4--,give large doses of castor oil4 ,colic1 as we all know1 is frequently caused by fermentation of the food in the stomach and bowels1 and castor oil is one of the best known cathartics in a case of this kind4 ,this can be given to small babies1 in small quantities of course4 #d4 ,wind ,colic4--,a ,new ,york mother sends in the following relief for3--,give enough essence of wintergreen in water to make it taste for a small babe1 and more according to age4 ,for mine ,i give #a_/d to #a_/b1 cup of warm sweetened water4 ,i have always used this remedy1 as it was recommended to me by my mother4 ,it is better than peppermint as it is not so binding4 #e4 ,wind ,colic1 a ,good ,herb ,remedy for4--,add enough water to one ounce of snake root to make one-half pint4 ,give in doses according to the age of the child4 ,this is a good remedy1 and has been used by many mothers with good success4 #f4 ,wind ,colic4--,a doctor in ,new ,york sends in the following remedy for4--,one-half teaspoonful sweet spirits of nitre in one-third glass of water1 for baby4 ,increase the dose for older children or adults4 ,this warms the stomach1 and is highly recommended4 #g4 ,wind ,colic1 ,cloves for4--,make an infusion of #a or #b ounces of cloves4 ,cloves are warming1 cordial and strengthening2 they expel wind1 and are good for the colic4 ,this treatment has been known to give many a fretful baby a good night's sleep1 and will be found very useful in homes where babies have this disease4 #faj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,physicians' ,,treatment4--,temporary relief is obtained in attacks of colic by emptying the bowels of irritating materials1 either by an enema or medicine4 ,peppermint1 anise seed1 catnip are effective1 but may be harmful if continued long4 ,gin and whisky1 warm1 are good when the gas is in the stomach and upper bowel4 ,it is always best to mix them with a solution like the following3 ,bicarbonate of soda #dj grains ,aromatic spirits of ammonia #cj drops ,enough peppermint water to make #b ounces ,put one teaspoonful in a cup of hot water for a child one year old4 ,the following is good to move the bowels3 ,bicarbonate of soda #dj grains ,aromatic syrup of rhubarb #d drams ,syrup of senna #e drams ,syrup of orange #a ounce ,one teaspoonful two or three times daily is needed in sour gassy stomach1 with constipation or foul smelling stools4 ,fortunately such medicine is not often needed if the mother is careful1 or baby is carefully bottle-fed4 ,when there is vomiting with the colic and the stools contain curds the food is too strong4 ,the nursing baby should be given one ounce of warm water before nursing1 and the food for the bottle-fed baby should be made weaker by going back one formula4 ,sometimes peptonizing the food for a short time will do4 ,this is very good when the proteids 7curds7 are hard for the baby to digest4 ,,earache4 ,many young babies suffer from this trouble without the cause being even suspected4 ,it may come after a cold1 an attack of bronchitis or pneumonia1 and sometimes during teething4 ,it often accompanies scarlet fever and measles4 ,the child screams1 presses his head against his mother or nurse1 pulls at his ear as if it hurt him4 ,if you press in front of the ear the baby jumps as if in great pain and cries aloud4 ,the pain is likely to be continuous and prolonged4 ,what can ,i do for it8 ,heat is the best remedy4 ,wash out the ear with a hot solution of boric acid fifteen to twenty grains to the ounce of water1 and then apply heat in various ways4 ,have the child lie with the painful ear against a covered hot water bag or heat a flannel over a lamp and place it against the ear1 changing it often to keep it hot4 ,a bag of hot salt or bran is also very good4 ,laudanum and oil should not be used unless ordered by a physician4 ,as soon as possible after the first attack of pain the baby should be examined by a doctor and unnecessary deafness is often avoided by such action4 ,for a more extended account1 see ,general ,department4 ,fomentations applied are often beneficial1 especially of hot water4 7,see ,earache1 ,mothers' ,remedies1 etc4 under ,general ,department74 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #faa ,,croup4 ,this disease is treated fully in the general department2 only a general outline is given here4 ,this is a disease dreaded by most mothers4 ,it is more distressing than dangerous4 ,its appearance is sudden and generally at night4 ,the baby may have had a slight cold or have been exposed to a bad wind or it may have come on without any known cause4 ,symptoms4--,they are known to almost everyone4 ,there is a hard1 dry1 barking1 hoarse cough1 generally with difficulty in breathing to a greater or less degree with a distressed look4 7,for ,mothers' ,remedies1 see ,general ,department47 ,treatment4--,if the child has eaten a big supper1 it is well to give a simple emetic1 such as warm mustard water1 alum and molasses1 or goose grease1 or melted lard4 ,wring out pieces of flannel in hot water and put them on the child's throat as hot as he can bear them and change them often to keep them hot4 ,make a tent by spreading a sheet over an opened umbrella over the crib then place a croup kettle or teakettle close to the crib1 directing the steam under the sheet into the tent so that baby may inhale the vapor1 taking care not to burn him4 ,this affords much relief4 ,if necessary give ten drops of syrup of ipecac until vomiting occurs2 a teaspoonful of castor oil should also be given and if the baby is constipated1 give an enema of soapsuds and water4 ,keep the child indoors the next day4 ,,constipation ,,in ,,babies4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,constipation1 ,olive ,oil ,treatment for4--,rub the abdomen with a firm yet gentle motion from left to right with pure olive oil4 ,this is what the doctor told me to do for my babe of three years4 ,this treatment will be found very beneficial as the olive oil is very strengthening and the rubbing will always give relief4 #b4 ,constipation1 ,a ,pleasant ,treatment for4--,one-half teaspoonful olive oil1 one-half teaspoonful orange juice1 three times a day after feeding4 #c4 ,constipation1 ,prunes a ,medicine for4--,abate heat and gently open the bowels by the use of prunes4 ,these should be fed to children more often4 ,this would often prevent sickness4 ,a very useful way of administering prunes as a medicine is to simmer for one-half hour1 a few in water enough to cover1 with #a_/b oz4 senna leaves2 remove the prunes1 allow to dry and let the child eat them when needed4 ,this is very good4 #d4 ,constipation1 ,soothing ,syrup ,made by a ,mother in ,new ,york for4--,one- half ounce spearmint1 one-quarter ounce lady's slipper1 one-half ounce rhubarb1 one-quarter ounce cinnamon powder2 pour one-half pint boiling water on the whole1 mix and let stand to boil fifteen minutes1 strain and sweeten well with syrup or honey4 ,give a teaspoonful every half hour1 diminishing as the pain subsides4 ,this will be found very beneficial in children1 and may be used without any fear whatever1 as it is perfectly harmless4 #e4 ,constipation1 ,figs as a ,medicine for4--,grind up equal amounts of figs and senna leaves1 put in closed jar and eat dry when needed4 ,this will be found especially good for children1 and most of them like it4 #fab ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,constipation may be caused by many things1 inheritance1 malformation of the rectum and other parts1 errors of food in the mother and in bottle-fed babies4 ,what is the treatment8 ,if the baby is nursed and the mother is constipated1 she should at once change her habits and diet4 ,she should exercise in the open air at least two hours every day1 and have a movement daily1 even if she must take some mild laxative4 ,what should she drink and eat8 ,she should drink plenty of water1 and pure rich milk1 cocoa1 eat oatmeal and cornmeal gruels4 ,she should not drink tea or coffee4 ,she can eat fruit1 most green vegetables and some meat1 but not much starchy food4 ,baby may not get enough residue in his bowels4 ,give him one or two meals daily of modified milk made up of oatmeal gruel instead of barley1 and give him plenty of water between his meals4 ,one teaspoonful of cream in a little hot water given before nursing is often beneficial1 or one or two teaspoonfuls of beef juice may be given night and morning1 ,after six months a little orange or prune juice may be added4 ,,bottle-,,fed ,,babies4 ,add a little more top-milk or cream to each bottle than the formula gives2 do not pasteurize the food unless it is necessary2 do not use lime-water1 but bicarbonate of soda in proper strength in its place1 as lime-water is often very constipating4 ,malted food may be added to each bottle for some time4 ,if necessary1 stimulate the rectum mildly2 this can be done by holding the baby over a small chamber at exactly the same time after a meal each day and insert into the bowel a small cone of oiled paper1 or use a small castile soap suppository4 ,this may form a habit in a few days4 ,suppositories of gluten are very beneficial if used in the morning4 ,the child should not be allowed to go longer than twenty-four hours without a passage4 ,a enema made up of one or two tablespoonfuls of sweet oil may be given with a bulb syringe1 or an ounce of warm water to which has been added one-half teaspoonful of glycerin1 or one-half pint of warm soap-suds4 ,do not give it every day2 massage the baby's abdomen4 ,your hand should be warm4 ,begin at the right side groin and make a series of circular movements with your fingers1 lightly at first1 and then press down harder as the baby becomes accustomed to it2 work your way up gradually to the ribs1 then across to the ribs on the left side1 and down to the left groin4 ,this can be done twice daily for eight or ten minutes at a time1 and always at the same time of day1 but never soon after a meal4 ,olive oil may safely be given for constipation to a baby1--from twenty drops to one teaspoonful one or two times daily1 but castor oil should not be given for constipation1 as after a time it leaves the baby more constipated than ever4 ,sometimes inserting your finger1 well oiled1 into the rectum1 will produce a passage4 ,for older children1 decrease the amount of white bread1 toast1 potatoes1 and give green vegetables1 oatmeal1 and graham bread instead1 with plenty of proper fruit twice daily2 raw1 scraped apples are sometimes the best fruit to use4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fac ,,diarrhea4 7,for ,older ,children74 ,what shall ,i do for this trouble8 ,rid the system of the irritating matter by giving the baby one teaspoonful of castor oil4 ,then stop all solid food and give boiled water if there is only a moderate looseness4 ,keep the child perfectly quiet4 ,if the attack is more severe and attended by fever and vomiting all food and milk should be stopped at once in children of all ages1 and only broth1 barley water or some thin gruel given4 ,castor oil is required for a severe attack4 ,if the patient is an infant the milk should be diluted or stopped4 ,in severe attacks with vomiting or frequent foul stools1 stop all food for at least twelve hours and all milk for a longer time1 and the bowels should be freely moved by a cathartic4 ,give plenty of water to drink4 ,food4--,albumin water is often better than plain water or anything else4 ,to make it stir the white of an egg into a pint of cold water4 ,see that they are well mixed1 add a pinch of salt and strain4 ,give baby one teaspoonful every one-half hour1 and if he vomits all other food1 give two ounces every two hours2 barley gruel1 wheat flour gruel1 mutton broth may be given also4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 ,poultice of ,hot ,mush for4--,wrap the child in a poultice of hot mush4 ,place the poultice over the abdomen4 ,a poultice of this kind retains the heat1 and is very good for inflammation of the abdominal cavity1 and would help to take away the soreness and bloating in the bowels that is always present in this disease4 #b4 ,bowel ,trouble1 a ,good ,tonic for4-- ,powdered rhubarb #a heaping teaspoonful ,soda #a_/d teaspoonful ,sugar #a teaspoonful ,peppermint essence #a_/b teaspoonful ,hot water #a_/b cup 7scant7 ,dose3--,one-half teaspoonful every hour until bowels show signs of right color4 ,the soda and the peppermint will tone up the stomach and relieve any trouble present there1 while the rhubarb will act on the bowels and carry off all impurities4 #c4 ,bowel ,trouble1 ,rhubarb and ,licorice for4--,compound tincture of rhubarb one ounce bicarbonate of soda #a dram1 fluid extract of licorice #a dram1 pure water #f ounces4 ,give from one to two teaspoonfuls according to the age of the child4 ,this will be found a very good treatment for this trouble1 and one that has been thoroughly tried4 #fad ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,rickets4 ,you should always be suspicious if your baby has no teeth at the end of the first year4 ,a hearty baby should have six or eight1 and if the soft spot in the head just above the forehead is as much open as it was for months previously you should be doubly suspicious4 ,this soft spot should be closed in a well-nourished infant between the fifteenth and twentieth months4 ,if in addition to this the child sweats about the head whenever it sleeps1 cries whenever it is handled 7unless it has scurvy or rheumatism7 and does not like to play1 the indications of rickets are very nearly conclusive4 ,rickets is a constitutional disease showing itself in different ways4 ,at what age does it usually occur8 ,between six months and two and one-half years4 ,what are the causes of rickets8 ,improper food1 or inability to absorb the food1 unhygienic conditions4 ,nursing babies who have a healthy mother are not troubled with this disease unless she nurses too long into the second year4 ,starchy foods1 too little milk or other animal food1 taking the infant to the family table and allowing it to eat whatever it wants1 these are the most common errors in baby feeding which very often result in rickets4 ,babies who are brought up on condensed milk1 or other foods that contain little fat are likely to have rickets4 ,insufficient clothing1 damp and badly ventilated buildings1 a lack of out-door air and sunshine1 and inherited constitutional weakness1 are other causes4 ,when do the most marked symptoms usually occur8 ,between the sixth or fifteenth months4 ,what are the symptoms8 ,such children are likely to be nervous and irritable2 child's head sweats profusely at night1 so much so that the pillows are very wet4 ,the chest is poorly shaped and frequently has depressions at the sides1 and little nodules or beads in the ribs where the ribs and breast-bone join4 ,the child's head is also peculiar4 ,it is often very flat on the top and measures more around than a normal child at the same age4 ,the forehead stands out and the sides and top are flattened4 ,the soft spot in the skull is large and late in closing4 ,he is late in cutting his teeth4 ,his abdomen is generally large and prominent1 pot belly2 his muscles are soft and flabby1 and his wrists and ankles are enlarged a little later4 ,he takes cold easily4 ,he is pale and anemic1 although he may be plump and fat1 and when he begins to walk his legs bend easily1 and he will have bow-legs4 ,when he sits1 his back will look as if curved and this alarms his parents1 who may think his spine is diseased4 ,is such a disease curable8 ,yes1 if taken in time2 you can arrest its progress4 ,do they ever die of rickets8 ,very seldom1 but they do not stand other diseases very well4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fae ,when and what shall ,i do for it8 ,if you recognize the condition1 have the baby attended to immediately by a physician4 ,the food should be changed--such children require fats2 very little starchy or sweet foods allowed4 ,a baby ten to twelve months old can suck a piece of boiled bacon for a few minutes every day4 ,fruit juices can be given early1 raw meat juice once a day4 ,give him his tub bath daily1 and if he is apt to take cold easily he should have a little cold water dashed over his chest and spine1 followed by a gentle brisk rubbing to start up the circulation4 ,sun baths are beneficial4 ,place the baby directly in the sun with his back to it1 for an hour every day4 ,give him plenty of air and sunshine1 both indoors and outdoors4 ,medicine4--,cod liver oil is an excellent remedy with the hypophosphites4 ,cod liver oil alone with calcarea phosphoricum #c,x 7homeopathic7 is splendid treatment also4 ,the whole treatment must be continued for months--calcarea phos4 four times daily4 ,,scurvy4--,this disease is sometimes seen in infants4 ,it attacks infants who have been fed for a long time on a proprietary food or else on milk that has been over sterilized4 ,nursing children seldom have it1 or those who have been properly fed on modified cows' milk4 ,babies who are delicate and poorly nourished are more subject to it4 ,the first symptoms a mother notices is that it seems to hurt very much when his legs are touched2 sometimes both hurt1 and then again only one is painful2 at other times the arms will be most painful and again both arms and legs seem to pain alike4 ,so it goes on2 the joints enlarge somewhat and sometimes little red spots appear just under the skin and very often the gums will become red and spongy2 this is especially noticeable around the incisor teeth of the upper gums1 if they have already appeared4 ,rheumatism is very rarely seen so early and with that1 there is generally fever4 ,treatment4--,a cure is soon affected4 ,stop the patent food at once1 or if the milk has been sterilized1 it must be discontinued and the baby put on unsterilized milk diluted to the proper strength for his special age4 ,strained juice of an orange should be given him every day2 if under six months he can have the juice of one-half an orange2 over that the juice of one orange4 ,this is given in intervals during the day4 ,beef juice is good1 about two ounces in twenty-four hours4 ,smaller amount if necessary4 ,improvement is noticed twenty-four to forty-eight hours after treatment4 ,,malnutrition4 7,marasmus74--,marasmus is a term applied to infants who grow thinner and thinner4 ,no matter how much or little they eat there is a constant wasting or fading away of the body4 ,what are the causes8 ,syphilis1 tuberculosis1 chronic vomiting1 persistent loose bowels1 poor assimilation of the food4 ,marasmus is really a later and more severe form of malnutrition4 ,symptoms4--,he looks shriveled1 the skin is dry1 eyes are sunken1 anemia is marked1 the belly is much distended1 while the other parts of the body seem to be all bones and no flesh2 he is constantly whining and fretful1 has a tired and anxious expression most of the time2 under six months it is hard to cure4 ,treatment4--,a physician is needed to watch over and prescribe1 no set rule can be given4 ,sometimes cod-liver oil or iron is needed4 ,it needs constant care and watching to cure this trouble4 #faf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,convulsions4--,young children are more subject to convulsions than older people4 ,convulsions may be due to brain trouble1 but an overloaded stomach is the first thing a doctor thinks of1 and so the mother should remember what was eaten that might be unusual4 ,first ,thing for the ,mother to do8 ,undress the baby and put him to bed in a quiet room1 and place an ice bag on his head1 or wring cloths out of ice water or very cold water and place them on baby's head1 and change often to keep them cold4 ,warm the feet with a hot water bag4 ,if the doctor can not be present soon1 give baby a mustard foot bath in bed2 use two tablespoonfuls to a gallon of water1 some advise stronger4 ,if the convulsions are severe wring towels out of mustard water and place a rubber sheet on the bed and wrap the child's body and feet in the hot wet towels until the parts are quite red1 and afterward cover the body with warm flannels4 ,have plenty of hot water ready1 so the doctor can give a full tub bath when he comes1 if he thinks it necessary4 ,if the child can swallow1 give him a teaspoonful of castor oil2 or if the convulsions continue1 wash out the bowels or give an injection as soon as possible4 ,when is a hot bath needed and useful8 ,if the convulsions have continued until the pulse is weak1 the face is very pale1 the nails and lips blue1 the feet and hands cold3 it will do good by bringing the blood to the surface and relieve the brain1 heart and lungs4 ,how shall ,i give it8 ,use a thermometer to see that the temperature of the water is not over #ajf degrees ,f42 if no thermometer is handy put your arm into the water to your elbow4 ,it should feel warm1 but not so hot as to be uncomfortable4 ,put one-half teacupful of powdered mustard in the tub4 ,place the baby in the tub1 body all covered1 and hold the head out of the water2 keep him in the bath for five to ten minutes2 wrap him in a blanket and put into bed without drying4 ,the following is given to prevent convulsions3-- ,bromide of ,potash #a_/b dram ,chloral ,hydrate #ae grains ,simple ,syrup #b ounces ,mix thoroughly4 ,give one teaspoonful every hour1 while the baby is nervous or feverish4 ,for one-year-old child4 ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--#a4 ,convulsions1 a ,grandmother's ,remedy for4--,dip the feet and limbs in warm water2 give dry salt in mouth4 ,care should be taken not to give too much salt as you may choke the child4 ,also apply cold cloths to the head1 to draw the blood from the brain4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fag #b4 ,convulsions1 ,hot ,mustard ,water for4--,put patient in tub of hot mustard water1 with cold cloths to the head1 ,the hot mustard water draws the blood from the head to the feet and the cold cloths assist in doing good by keeping the blood away from the head4 ,this is1 an old1 tried and effective remedy1 #c4 ,convulsions1 ,old ,tried ,remedy for4--,put patient in hot bath2 give castor oil and rub vigorously4 ,the castor oil does good in cases where the bowels are too loose or constipated1 as the case may be1 by carrying off the impurities1 and the hot bath equalizes the circulation1 relieving the convulsion4 #d4 ,convulsions1 ,a ,new ,york ,mother's ,remedy for4--,chloroform one-half dram1 tincture of cardamom1 one-half ounce1 spearmint water1 two and one-half ounces4 ,shake well and give one-half teaspoonful in water to child one year old1 smaller children a proportionate dose4 ,the chloroform is very quieting1 and the tincture of cardamom and spearmint act on the bowels4 ,this combination will quiet the child1 and in that way relieve the trouble4 7,see ,convulsions in ,general ,department for ,mothers' ,remedies74 ,,inflammation ,,of ,,the ,,brain4 ,what are the early symptoms of brain diseases8 ,temperature is usually very high1 #ajd degrees ,f4 and over4 ,there is stupor or delirium1 and vomiting is common2 light hurts the eyes2 the child jumps and starts at the slightest noise1 unless the hearing is affected4 ,there is often a squint1 the eyes may be turned upward1 and the lids may be only half closed during sleep4 ,the pupils are dilated or contracted1 ,sometimes one pupil is larger than natural1 while the other is smaller4 ,what can ,i do for these symptoms8 ,cold to the head1 either by ice bags or cold water cloths4 ,the room should be dark and quiet4 ,no food given unless ordered1 and then bland and very little at a time4 ,a doctor should always be called for such symptoms2 castor oil to move the bowels should be given or an enema of soap-suds and water4 ,this helps to draw the blood from the brain1 also keep the feet warm and head cool4 ,,scald ,,head 7in ,babies7 ,milk ,crust4--,this is often due to neglect in regularly removing the free secretion1 or due sometimes to an inflammation of the little sebaceous follicles of the skin4 ,it occurs on the scalp most4 ,the hair should be cut short1 and soften the crusts with warm olive oil1 or vaselin may be left on the scalp over night1 then wash off the crusts with warm water and castile soap4 ,an ointment can be made of vaselin or cold cream1 and two per cent resorcin1 and applied after the crust is resumed4 ,spread on linen and hold it in place by a thin cap1 wash this off every day with olive oil and apply the salve fresh4 ,water should not be used oftener than once a week--oxide of zinc ointment is also good4 #fah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,mothers' ,,remedies4--l4 ,cleaning ,baby's ,head1 ,common ,lard for4--,nothing is better than common lard4 ,grease the head good at night1 using plenty of lard1 especially if very heavily coated4 ,let stand over night1 the lard softens the coating so you can take a fine comb and remove it4 ,comb from the forehead back4 ,you need never have any scale on the baby's head4 ,care should be taken in using a fine comb1 as it will very often make a child's head very sore4 #b4 ,scald ,head1 ,an ,experienced ,mother's ,remedy for4-- ,boracic acid #b drams ,salol #b drams ,balsam ,peru #a dram ,carbolic acid #bj drops ,vaselin #a ounce ,lanoline #a ounce ,mix4 ,then wash the head thoroughly with castile soap1 and apply the above morning and night1 and use internally the following3-- ,iodide ,potash #aib grains ,fluid ,extract ,stillingia #a ounce ,fluid ,ext4 ,prickly ,ash ,bark #a_/b ounce ,fluid ,ext4 ,yellow ,dock #a ounce ,compound ,syrup ,sarsaparilla1 q4 s #h ounces ,mix4 ,take about one-half teaspoonful from two to four times a day1 according to the age of the child4 ,if this treatment is kept up faithfully1 you will be sure to obtain a cure4 ,,teething4--,there are twenty teeth in the first set4 ,there is sometimes slight fever1 restlessness1 sleepless nights1 maybe loss of appetite and some indigestion4 ,if signs of indigestion are seen1 give less food1 and replace same with boiled water4 ,if he is a nursing baby give him an ounce of boiled water before nursing and nurse him only ten to fifteen minutes4 ,if he is restless at night give him a warm sponge bath1 and if there is any fever1 add one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to a basin of tepid water4 ,if the gums are very much congested and swollen and the child suffers1 they may need to be lanced4 ,sometimes the teeth come earlier1 but generally between the fifth and ninth months4 ,they appear usually as follows3-- #b lower central incisors #f to #i months 7often earlier7 #d upper incisors #g to #aj months #b lower lateral incisors #ab to #ad months #b anterior upper molars #ab to #af months #b anterior lower molars #ab to #af months #b upper canines 7eye teeth7 #ah to #bd months #b lower canines 7stomach teeth7 #ah to #bd months #b lower and #b upper posterior molars #bd to #cj months ,during the first year the child should cut six teeth2 next six months1 six or more2 at two years he should have sixteen2 at two and one-half years twenty4 ,about the sixth year the permanent teeth are cut and follow closely after the shedding of the milk teeth4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fai ,,teething4--,,permanent ,,teeth1 ,,usual ,,order4 #d first molars #f years #d central incisors #g years #d lateral incisors #h years #d first bicuspids #h-a_/b to #i years #d second bicuspids #aj years #d canines #aa or #ab to #ad years #d second molars #ab to #ac years1 7#ab to #ae7 #d wisdom teeth #ah to #be years 7#ag to #be7 ,,hiccough4--,some infants are very liable to hiccoughs4 ,it is generally a matter of little importance4 ,it is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm1 often caused by gas or wind or too much food in the baby's stomach4 ,it is very annoying1 and should not be allowed to go on indefinitely4 ,pat the baby gently1 but suddenly1 on the back1 or give him a little hot water in which there are a few grains of sugar or a drop of essence of peppermint4 ,see that he does not feed too fast or suck an empty bottle4 ,,enlarged ,,glands4--,cutting teeth or sometimes a bad cold or other things cause the glands at the sides of the neck to swell and enlarge4 ,this does not always give any discomfort to the baby1 but it annoys and worries the mother4 ,frequently the enlargement will soon disappear of itself1 but sometimes the gland grows larger1 gets quite hard and often much inflamed--matter or pus will then form1 and a discharge soon follows4 ,treatment4--,if the gland keeps on enlarging1 a doctor should be seen1 and if it needs lancing he can do so at the proper time1 and save the neck from a bad scar4 ,medicine can also be given that will sometimes stop it4 ,syrup of iodide of iron three to ten drops1 three times a day for a one-year-old child is good2 cod-liver oil should be given to pale1 thin children for a long time4 ,,bed-,,wetting4--,if a child continues to wet the bed after he is three years old1 something should be done for this annoying habit4 ,the child should be examined by a doctor2 circumcision will often effect a cure in boys2 or pin worms may be the cause of the trouble2 a stone in the bladder1 or any trouble that makes him nervous1 or it may be due to habit4 ,treatment4--,scolding will not do any good4 ,the child should not drink any fluids after four in the afternoon4 ,he should not have any bread and milk or water for supper1 but instead have bread and a dry cereal1 with a little stewed fruit2 sometimes a child needs a tonic4 ,it is a tedious trouble to treat and it takes a long time to gain control of it4 ,the mother must have a large stock of patience and co-operate with the doctor4 ,the child should pass urine before retiring1 have the foot of the bedstead elevated1 not too warmly covered so as to become restless4 ,his suppers should not be hearty1 bowels should be regular4 ,the following is a good remedy3--,tincture of belladonna2 give five drops at bed-time and increase the dose1 drop by drop1 each night until it produces a fine scarlet rash upon the skin4 ,this should be marked poison and only given under the care of a doctor4 ,it is a good remedy1 but it must be watched4 #fbj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,hives4--,hives1 or urticaria1 is often seen in young children1 ,it is generally caused by indigestion4 ,it is not a serious disease1 but it is uncomfortable and makes a baby cross4 ,the eruption is bright red in color1 and appears in blotches or wheels4 ,treatment4--,give the child a laxative like magnesia or citrate of magnesia1 or epsom salts and cream of tartar1 of each two ounces4 ,dose1 one-half teaspoonful in water every three hours until the bowels move freely4 7,one-year-old74 ,to relieve the itching4--,sop the spots with warm water1 and a little soda1 or an entire bath can be given of this if the eruption is extensive4 ,,rupture in a ,baby4 7,navel74--,take a strip of oxide of zinc adhesive plaster about one and one-half inches wide and long enough to reach three-fourths around the baby's body4 ,fasten one end of this to one side of the abdomen and with the other hand gently push the rupture back2 bring the skin on either side of the navel together so that it will meet and hold the rupture4 ,bring the plaster tightly across the abdomen1 across the navel and attach it firmly to the other side2 change this dressing every few days and continue treatment until healed4 ,,colds in ,babies4--,many babies seem to take cold without any cause4 ,it is often due to the fact that the room is too warm1 or they are clothed too warmly2 they get easily overheated and feel the slightest draught of air4 ,if it is in his nose and it is stopped up1 twist a piece of cotton on a small wooden piece like a tooth-pick and dip it into olive oil and put it into the nostrils a short distance4 ,if necessary1 buy a nose syringe with a soft rubber tip1 and use it twice daily4 ,the following solution is good3 one-half teaspoonful of boric acid powder1 one ounce of glycerin1 and eight ounces of warm water4 ,mix4 ,place the child on your lap1 head against your chest1 bend his head well forward and syringe one nostril and then the other4 ,camphor cream is a good remedy4 ,for a cough and much wheezing use a mustard plaster4 ,take one part mustard1 six parts flour and mix it into a smooth paste with a little cold water1 spread it between two layers of muslin1 warm it and moisten with a little water if necessary1 and put it on the upper part of the breastbone4 ,leave it on only long enough to redden the skin 7five to six minutes74 ,put it on just before baby goes to bed4 ,a drop of camphor every three hours is often good for a cold at the beginning4 ,aconite in small doses is also very good4 ,,all ,,about ,,baby #fba ,,mothers' ,,remedies4 ,colds1 ,catnip ,tea for4--,give a little sweetened catnip tea1 then grease well with camphor and lard4 ,this is a very simple and effective remedy1 especially for small babies4 7,see ,colds under ,general ,department for more ,mothers' ,remedies17 ,early signs of sickness4--,when a baby who persistently refuses his food is drowsy at unusual times1 fretful1 feverish1 and is uncomfortable1 the mother should look in baby's mouth1 for sore throat or tonsils1 or on his body for rashes4 ,undress the baby and put him to bed in a quiet room away from the rest of the family1 and if he is hot and restless give him a sponge bath with one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to a basin of luke-warm water4 ,give him also an enema to move his bowels1 especially if they are not regular4 ,dilute his usual food with water or barley water to one-half the usual strength4 ,if he is old enough to eat solid food1 stop it4 ,a dose of a teaspoonful of castor oil is safe to give until the doctor comes4 ,give him water to drink for he is thirsty4 ,take his temperature4 ,,caring ,,for ,,burns1 ,,bruises1 ,,cuts1 ,,wounds1 ,,etc41 ,,in ,,baby4 ,for ,burns4--,keep away the air from the burn4 ,dust soda on the burn if the skin is not too much broken1 and wrap it up in clean linen4 ,olive oil1 linseed oil1 is better1 or cream should be put on if it is more severe4 ,then a layer of clean linen and then a thin layer of cotton wool4 ,it must not be too warmly dressed4 ,an ointment called pineoline is excellent for burns4 ,for a bruise or bump4--,apply cloths hot or cold1--you can do this with flannel wrung out of very cold or hot water4 ,ice may be wrapped up in cotton and put on the part4 ,cuts4--,wash it with clean cold water1 and bind it up with clean linen4 ,if it bleeds much1 let it bleed for a few seconds1 and then stop it with a pad of clean linen pressed firmly on the part and held there until it stops4 ,,splinters4--,remove them and dress as for any other wound4 ,,poisoning4--,children will get hold of poison1 and mother had better have antidotes1 etc41 to use in case of necessity4 ,rat poison1 fly poison1 matches1 etc4 ,treatment4--,first use emetics2 mustard and luke-warm water or one teaspoonful of alum in a glass of luke-warm water2 a little salt and warm water2 ten to fifteen drops syrup of ipecac1 and then warm water4 ,for fly poison1 give one-half ounce of olive oil in same amount of lime-water1 and repeat it every five or six minutes1 for five or six doses1 and then white of an egg1 and keep child warm4 ,antidote for arsenic is freshly precipitated1 sesquioxide of iron4 ,go to druggist and tell him to prepare it2 tell him what it is wanted for1 and give this in doses of an ounce at a time as the oil was given4 ,for poisoning from sucking matches4--,vomit the child freely1 but do not give anything oily1 as milk or egg1 as this dissolves the phosphorus4 #fbb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,oxalic acid is sometimes used for cleaning purposes1 and mistaken for epsom salts4 ,give an emetic and lime-water4 ,for carbolic acid4--,give an emetic1 and then white of an egg and epsom salts4 ,overdose of soothing syrup4--,keep baby awake1 slap with wet towel1 etc42 or walk him about if he is old enough1 inject strong black coffee in the rectum4 ,keep up the strength with stimulants4 ,,proprietary ,,foods4 ,these foods are sometimes of temporary use4 ,as many of them contain very little fat1 they may be used in cases of illness where fat cannot be borne4 ,some of these contain malt sugar1 and when the baby is constipated this kind is useful when added to milk4 ,others can be made up of water only1 and are useful and handy where it is impossible to obtain fresh milk4 ,in cases of diarrhea the flour foods made up with water are very useful4 ,milk at that time acts as a poison4 ,some of the best foods on the market are the following--,condensed milk1 ,mellin's food1 ,horlick's ,malted milk1 ,nestle's food1 ,imperial granum1 ,just's food1 ,carnrick's soluble food1 ,ridge's food1 peptogenic milk powder1 ,lactated food1 ,eskay's1 ,albumenized food1 cereal milk1 ,borden's food4 ,for constipation in a child4--,one to two teaspoonfuls of ,mellin's food1 added to each bottle of his usual modified milk formula will often help a great deal4 ,as soon as the bowels move naturally it should be gradually diminished until after four or six weeks1 the child can do without it4 ,condensed milk and ,malted milk4--,these can be prepared with water only1 and so are best to use on a long journey4 ,give the baby one or two meals daily a week or two before the journey4 ,discontinue when at the end of the journey4 ,imperial ,granum4--,this is often useful in acute diarrhea1 when milk cannot be given4 ,mix the proportion as given on the box with water into a smooth paste1 then add a pint of boiling water and boil for fifteen or twenty minutes4 ,peptogenic ,milk ,powder4--,this may be used for a short time during or after acute illness2 you can add it to the formula used as directed on the package4 ,,nursing ,,department #fbe ,,nursing ,,department ,including ,care of the ,sick and the ,sick ,room ,,foods1 ,,formulae1 ,,delicacies ,,for ,,sick ,,room1 ,,how ,,to ,,prepare ,,them2 ,,diet ,,in ,,fevers ,,and ,,other ,,diseases1 ,,secured ,,from ,,trained ,,nurses1 ,,physicians ,,and ,,hospitals4 ,every ,phase of ,nursing ,given in ,detail and in ,plain ,mothers' ,language1 including ,latest ,sanitary ,care and ,science4 ,,ventilation4--,the sick room should be ventilated without any draught hitting the patient4 ,the patient's bed should be placed out of the line of air currents4 ,if this is not possible he must be protected by means of screens1 the head of the bed being especially guarded4 ,that draughts are dangerous is founded on fact no less than is the modern idea that an abundance of fresh air is necessary and helpful4 ,a nurse has been guilty of gross neglect of duty when the patient contracts pneumonia through exposure to too severe currents of air4 ,a simple way to ventilate a private room is to raise the lower sash of window six inches and place a board across the opening below2 the air will then enter between the two sashes and be directed upward1 where it becomes diffused and no one in the room is subjected to a draught4 ,in a room where there is only one window a pane of glass may be taken out and a piece of tin or pasteboard may be so placed that the current will be directed upwards2 or a window can be opened in an adjoining room which fills with fresh air and the door of the sick room opened afterwards to admit the air2 or1 the patient may be covered up1 head and all1 for a few minutes two or three times a day1 while all the windows are thrown open1 ,the room should be thoroughly warmed before it is so thoroughly ventilated4 #fbd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,temperature ,,of ,,the ,,room4--,this should be regulated by a thermometer suspended at a central point in the room4 ,the temperature should be regulated according to the nature of the disease and the comfort of the patient4 ,in fevers it should be lower1 varying from #ee to #fj degrees ,f41 but in bronchial troubles it should be kept about #gj degrees ,f4 ,the mean temperature should be kept about #fj degrees to #gj degrees4 ,it should be raised or lowered gradually1 so that the patient will not be overheated or chilled4 ,,light4--,the patient should have plenty of light and sunshine1 but do not let the sun or light shine directly upon the face4 ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,discharges 7,excreta74--,this is very important4 ,sputa1 dirty vessels1 soiled dressings and linen are prolific sources of impure air4 ,sputum ,cups4--,these should be of glazed earthenware1 without any corners or cracks and provided with a simple moveable cover when in use4 ,they should be sterilized for one hour in every twenty-four hours4 ,bed ,pans and ,urinals4--,these should be washed out thoroughly4 ,allow boiling hot water to run on them for some time before they are put away after being cleansed4 ,soiled ,dressing and ,linen4--,these should be received in covered basins or in paper bags and at once carried away and destroyed or disinfected1 or put in a metal dressing can and closely covered until the contents can be cared for at the earliest possible time4 ,vomited matter or the discharges from the bowels and the urine should always be covered in the vessel either with a lid1 towel or rubber cloth4 ,the rubber is better than the cloth as it keeps in the odor and can be scrubbed and disinfected4 ,if the patient is too sick to use a sputum cup1 the expectoration can be received in a paper handkerchief or a piece of cheese cloth and placed in a small paper bag and burned at once4 ,,soiled ,,and ,,stained ,,linen4--,these should be put away in a covered receptacle that contains enough disinfectant solution to keep them moist4 ,they are removed as soon as possible to the wash room to be cleaned and sterilized4 ,sterilization4--,this term is usually employed when heat is used to sterilize4 ,disinfection4--,this is the term used when chemicals are relied upon to purify 7sterilize74 ,heat and ,chemicals are much aided by sunshine1 light and fresh air1 especially that of high dry climates4 ,,nursing ,,department #fbe ,the germs 7bacteria7 are destroyed by dry or moist heat1 the latter used in the form of steam4 ,dry heat is not so penetrating and requires a longer time and some goods are destroyed when exposed in it long enough to destroy the germs4 ,in order to destroy these organisms it is thought to be necessary to expose whatever is to be sterilized to the steam at #bjj degrees ,f4 for three successive days for thirty minutes or more each day1 and during the interval to keep them in a room with a temperature of #fj degrees ,f4 ,a ,,simple ,,method ,,of ,,sterilizing4--,put the articles 7small articles7 in an ordinary kitchen steamer2 closely cover it and place it over a pot of boiling water4 ,if you wish you can add two parts of carbonate of sodium to each ninety-eight parts of water4 ,germicides are chemicals used to destroy germs4 ,disinfectants are chemicals used to arrest and prevent their development4 ,these disinfectants should always be fresh4 ,carbolic acid is one of the most efficient and most frequently employed of the known chemical disinfectants4 ,it comes to us in the form of white crystals and dissolves in water1 glycerin1 or alcohol4 ,watery solutions cannot be made stronger than five per cent4 ,solutions weaker than this will not destroy all germs1 but on account of its irritating qualities the weaker solutions are employed when used for the skin and mucous membranes4 ,how to make a five per cent or one to twenty solution3 ,a bottle containing the crystals is placed in hot water until they are melted 7or you can buy this dissolved product74 ,then take one part of the acid and add it to nineteen parts of boiling water and shake this vigorously until all has been thoroughly dissolved and mixed4 ,to make a #a1 #b1 #c or #d per cent solution1 you take #a_/ajj or #a_/ej or #a_/cc or #a_/be of acid4 ,corrosive ,sublimate or ,bichloride of ,mercury4--,tablets can be bought at any drug store containing the desired strength1 and are better to use4 ,this is a powerful irritant poison and must be used carefully4 ,tablets of the strength of #a-ajjj and #a-bjjj are most often employed for germicide action4 ,the weaker solutions #a-e1jjj or #a-aj1jjj were used to wash out the cavities4 ,it is not now used much for that purpose2 it stains clothing and corrodes instruments4 ,milk of ,lime is considered very valuable and safe to use in vessels to receive evacuations from the bowels4 ,it should be freshly made or it is useless4 ,equal parts should be stirred up with the contents of the bed pan and this must be let stand at least one hour4 ,this is the best way to disinfect stools4 ,to ,prepare ,milk of ,lime4--,the milk of lime is made by adding one part of slaked lime to four parts water4 ,chloride of ,lime 7,chlorinated lime7 is also a very good disinfectant4 ,it has a bad odor and unless it is very fresh1 is not reliable4 #fbf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,boric acid disinfectant4 ,this property is not very marked1 but it is not irritating4 ,the standard solution is five per cent4 ,the weaker solutions are used to clean cavities1 for superficial wounds1 and to wash out the bladder4 ,the standard or saturated solution is made by using one part of the acid in crystal form to nineteen parts of water2 or1 this saturated solution can be easily made by putting a large quantity of the crystals in a filter and pouring the quantity of boiling water over them slowly until all are dissolved4 ,strain the solution to get rid of the excess of crystals or it can be allowed to cool when the liquid can be poured off4 ,normal salt solution is made by using one teaspoonful of salt to a pint of water4 ,,care ,,and ,,disinfection ,,of ,,an ,,infected ,,room4--,carpets1 upholstered furniture1 hangings1 bric-a-brac1 or any personal clothing1 the color of which may be destroyed by disinfection1 should have been removed from the room at the beginning of the disease4 ,,daily ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,room ,,by ,,the ,,nurse4--,the furniture should be wiped off with a damp cloth and the floor swept with a broom covered with a damp cloth wrung out of a #a-bj 7five per cent7 carbolic acid solution2 besides this the floor must be rubbed thoroughly with a damp cloth every second or third day4 ,if the disease is contagious a damp sheet kept moist should be hung in the line of the air currents4 ,cloths that are used daily should be washed in hot soap suds and when not in use left to soak in carbolic acid solution #a-bj 7five per cent74 ,after the patient has recovered from an infectious disease he should receive a hot soap and water tub or sponge bath1 thorough washing of the hair and irrigation of the ears included1 followed by a thorough sponging with a one per cent carbolic acid or corrosive sublimate 7#a-aj1jjj7 solution4 ,the finger-nails and toe-nails should be cut close and cleaned underneath4 ,a nasal douche is given1 and the mouth should be washed with listerine or a saturated 7five per cent7 solution of boric acid4 ,the patient is then wrapped in clean sheets or clothes and taken in another room4 ,then the bedding and clothing are made ready for sterilization4 ,,disinfection ,,of ,,the ,,room4--,brush off the mattress1 wrap it in a damp sheet wrung out of a twenty per cent solution of carbolic acid1 and send to the sterilizer4 ,the clothes are steamed and sent to the wash room4 ,when there is no sterilizer the bed must be soaked in a #a-bj 7five per cent7 carbolic solution1 afterwards boiled and the mattress ripped apart and boiled or burned4 ,,nursing ,,department #fbg ,,disinfecting ,,the ,,room4--,arrange all articles that are left in the room so as to expose them the best to the fumigating substance4 ,to disinfect with formalin1 close the room tightly1 seal all cracks and openings with paste and paper4 ,place an alcohol lamp in a metal dish in the center of the room4 ,put in a receptacle over the lamp three fluid ounces of a forty per cent solution of formaldehyde2 have a dish of water in the room for some time2 moisten the air of the room1 light the lamp and then close the room up tight for twenty-four hours1 until the dust has settled2 then enter gently so as not to disturb the dust and wipe off everything in the room with a cloth wrung out of a corrosive sublimate 7#a-ajjj7 solution4 ,floors1 woodwork1 furniture1 bedstead must be so washed or wiped1 and use for crevices pure carbolic acid1 applying it with a brush4 ,the walls should be washed down with the #a-ajjj corrosive sublimate solution4 ,then leave the windows wide open4 ,sulphur fumigation is not considered so certain in its results4 ,,how ,,to ,,treat ,,sputum ,,from ,,tuberculous ,,patients4--,sputum is dangerous when it is dry4 ,the sputum cups should be of china or paper1 so that they may be either boiled or burned4 ,there should be no crevices4 ,the cup should be kept covered and the sputum moist so that none of the germs on the sputum becoming dry may escape into the air of the room4 ,the china vessel should be frequently cleaned and1 before the contents are thrown away1 the germs must be destroyed by putting the sputum in a two per cent solution of carbonate of soda for one hour4 ,the paper cups and contents must be burned before the contents have time enough to become dry4 ,in infectious diseases1 all discharges from the nose1 mouth1 bowels and bladder should be received in a china vessel containing carbolic acid or milk of lime4 ,in ,diphtheria the expectoration1 discharge from the nose and vomited matter should be received in paper napkins and burned at once in the room1 or if this is impossible1 boiled before being taken from the room4 ,use the same treatment for the discharges in ,scarlet fever4 ,two sets of cups should be kept and boiled in the soda solution before being used4 ,all vessels1 tubes or cups that are used for the mouth in diphtheria1 syphilis1 or cancer should be kept in a #a-dj solution of carbolic acid and boiled before being used by another patient4 ,bed-pans used in cases of cancer1 dysentery1 typhoid fever and1 in short1 in all infectious diseases1 are to be soaked in a #a-bj 7five per cent7 carbolic acid solution and boiled before again coming into general use4 ,sheets and clothing stained with typhoid fever discharges must be washed out at once1 or soaked in a disinfectant solution and steamed before being sent to the laundry4 ,also the bedding and clothing in any infectious or malignant disease should always be put to soak1 at once1 in a #a-bj 7five per cent7 carbolic acid solution1 or else steamed or boiled before being brought again into general use4 ,the urine needs the same attention as the bowel discharges in typhoid fever4 ,coughing in diphtheria1 lung tuberculosis1 scarlet fever1 etc41 sets free infectious germs4 ,these may be received in the person of the attendant1 or on the bedding and furniture4 ,care should be taken when attending such cases4 #fbh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,mouth ,,and ,,teeth4--,a weak solution of borax or listerine is very good4 ,one-half ounce of listerine to a glass of water to be used by the patient as often as he desires to rinse his mouth4 ,lemon juice in solution is very good4 ,for cracks in the mouth1 vaselin or cold cream is good4 ,a few drops of oil of peppermint can be added1 or oil of wintergreen4 ,for spongy and sore gums4--,a few drops of tincture of myrrh added to pure water may be used4 ,colorless golden seal in the same way is pleasant and successful4 ,cloths for washing the teeth and mouth are made in small squares of gauze or old linen4 ,they are best to use since they can be burned immediately after being used4 ,wrap one of the squares around the first finger1 dip it into the mouth-wash and insert in the mouth4 ,go over the whole cavity1 the cloth being passed along the gums and behind the wisdom teeth1 thence over the roof of the mouth1 inside the teeth and under the tongue4 ,use more than one piece for all this4 ,this is very necessary in typhoid fever4 ,if the tongue is badly coated1 it can be soaked and gently scraped4 ,a good mouth-wash for general use is the following3 ,glycerin #a dram ,soda #aj grains #e solution of ,boric ,acid #a ounce ,,bed ,,sores4 ,prevention and care of4--,very fat flabby people or thin emaciated patients are liable to suffer from bed sores4 ,they result from constant friction or pressure on a certain spot or spots and when the body is poorly nourished4 ,moisture1 creases in the under sheets1 night gown1 crumbs in the bed and want of proper care and cleanliness also are causes4 ,bed-sores due to pressure occur most frequently upon the hips and lower back1 the shoulders and heels2 those from friction1 in the ankles1 inner parts of the knees1 or the elbows and back of the head4 ,in patients suffering from dropsy1 paralysis or spinal injuries1 or when there is a continuous discharge from any part of the body1 the utmost care must be taken to prevent bed sores4 ,treatment4 ,preventive4--,cleanliness and relief from pressure4 ,bathe the back and shoulders with warm water and soap night and morning and afterwards rub with alcohol and water equal parts4 ,dust the parts with oxide of zinc or stearate of zinc powder1 or bismuth mixed with borax2 all are good4 ,if there is much moisture due to sweating or involuntary stools or urine1 castor oil should be well rubbed in addition4 ,the sheets must be kept smooth and dry under the patient4 ,,nursing ,,department #fbi ,redness of the skin may be the first symptom of this trouble4 ,this may be followed by a dark color under the skin1 and when the cuticle finally comes off the underlying tissues are found broken down and sloughing4 ,any skin scraped or worn off--abrasion--should be carefully washed and a small pad of cotton smeared with olive oil and stearate of zinc placed over it and kept there with collodion painted over it2 or white of egg painted over the sore is sometimes very beneficial2 also equal parts of castor oil and bismuth make an excellent dressing4 ,rubber rings or cotton rings over the part relieve the pressure4 ,changing the position is often beneficial4 ,treatment of the ,sore ,proper4--,sponge with clean soft cloths1 with a solution of boric acid or one per cent solution of carbolic acid and the cavity packed with iodoform gauze1 or iodoform1 or aristol ointment1 over which apply a layer of borated cotton4 ,dress the sore daily4 ,if it sloughs apply hot boric acid dressings every four hours and follow with an application of castor oil and balsam of ,peru4 ,when it is better treat as any other sore4 ,,baths4 ,a hot bath temperature is from #ajj to #aab degrees ,f4 or higher4 ,a warm bath temperature is from #ij to #ajj degrees ,f4 ,a tepid bath temperature is from #gj to #ij degrees ,f4 ,a cool bath temperature is from #fe to #gj degrees ,f4 ,a cold bath temperature is from #cc to #fe degrees ,f4 ,the entire bath should not last longer1 when given in bed1 than fifteen or twenty minutes4 ,a few drops of water of ammonia or a little borax will help much in getting the patient clean and disguise the bad odor of the perspiration4 ,a little alcohol or ,eau de ,cologne will be found refreshing4 ,cold damp towels should never be employed here4 ,the water should be pleasantly warm and changed a few times during the bath4 ,a glass of hot milk can be taken after the bath is given1 if the patient feels exhausted1 and if the feet are cool a hot fruit can is applied4 ,foot ,baths in ,bed4--,the patient should lie on her back1 with the knees bent and place her feet in the tub1 which is placed lengthwise in the bed on a rubber sheet spread across the lower part of the bed for protection4 ,a mustard foot bath can be given the same way except that the knees and foot bath are enclosed in a blanket4 ,these are often given for severe colds1 with head symptoms 7headaches71 when it is desired to draw the blood from the head4 ,hot water alone will do this1 but the mustard hastens the action4 ,the mustard should be mixed with a small amount of water before being added to the bath4 ,the amount will depend upon the sensitiveness of the patient4 ,the feet may remain in the bath for fifteen to twenty minutes1 the water kept at the same temperature or made warmer by adding more hot water from time to time4 ,they are wiped gently afterward and tucked snugly in blankets4 #fcj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,hot ,bath1 ,hot ,air1 ,vapor1 and ,steam ,bath4--,given for sweating purposes4 ,fill the tub half full of water at #ajj degrees ,f4 and draw it to the bedside if necessary4 ,lift the patient into the tub and gradually increase the temperature by the thermometer to #aaj degrees and #aab degrees ,f4 ,maintain it at this point for twelve or fifteen minutes4 ,after this the patient is lifted out into a prepared bed on which a long rubber is spread with three or four hot blankets over it2 these are wrapped all around the patient1 tucked in closely about the neck and watched continually to see that no air enters4 ,give plenty of water to drink1 as it promotes perspiration and helps in that way to cast off the impurities4 ,keep this up for an hour if possible1 and then the patient is gradually uncovered1 sponged under a blanket with alcohol and water and the wet blankets removed4 ,cloths wrung out of cold water are applied to the head during this bath4 ,the pulse should be closely watched for any indication of faintness1 when the patient should be put to bed1 immediately4 ,this bath should not be given during menstruation or pregnancy4 ,warm ,baths 7#ij degrees to #ajj degrees ,f47 are frequently given to children for convulsions4 ,they should be placed in the tub and cold applied to the head1 while the body is washed and rubbed4 ,local baths and packs4--,for sprains1 a foot bath4 ,for menstrual pain1 a sitz bath4 ,the patient sits in the bath with only the thighs and part of the body immersed1 while the upper part of the body and the feet are protected with blankets4 ,sitting on a cane-seated chair over a steaming pail with a blanket around the neck and body gives a good bath for pain during menstruation4 ,salt-water bath4 ,tonic action4--,nine to fourteen pounds of sea salt to fifty gallons of water will redden the skin and give an exhilarating effect4 ,dry ,salt ,bath sent us with ,mothers' ,remedies4--,to a basin of water put a big handful of salt1 take a ,turkish towel and soak it in the salt water1 wring out and let dry4 ,the salt will adhere to the towel4 ,use to rub the body4 ,a tepid bath should be taken next day to remove the salt4 ,starch bath4--,add eight ounces of laundry starch to each gallon of water4 ,this allays skin irritation4 ,bran bath4--,put the bran in a bag and allow this to soak in warm water for an hour before being used2 or it may be boiled for an hour and then the fluid drained and added to the bath water4 ,sponge bath4--,water and soap should be ready4 ,clothes to be put on1 well aired and at hand4 ,then remove the patient's clothes and wrap him in an old blanket1 expose only the part being washed at a time1 wash and dry this part4 ,begin with the face and neck1 then the chest1 abdomen1 arms and back1 and lastly the lower extremities4 ,warm the water at least twice4 ,then put on his clean1 well aired clothes and into a clean bed1 and the patient will bless you4 ,,nursing ,,department #fca ,alcohol sponge bath4--,this is given the same way1 only sixty per cent alcohol is used and the parts are allowed to dry themselves4 ,tub bath 7common74--,prepare everything as to heat1 etc4 ,then carry the patient or assist him to the tub4 ,soap him all over and pour water over him from a large pitcher4 ,the temperature of the water depends upon the disease4 ,one person should continually rub the patient in typhoid fever to keep up the circulation while the water is being poured over him4 ,a hot drink is given before and after these baths and the patient is wrapped immediately in warm flannel4 ,patients are frequently put into a tub with a water temperature of #he to #ij degrees1 and then the water temperature decreased by adding cold water4 ,this bath must be carefully given4 ,the cold pack4--,it is used to reduce fever1 delirium and extreme nervousness and to induce sleep4 ,cover the bed with a rubber sheet or oilcloth1 and over this a blanket4 ,wring a sheet out of cold water and place this over the blanket4 ,lay the patient on this sheet and wrap it around him so that every surface has the wet sheet next to it4 ,tuck the sheet in well at the neck and feet4 ,fold the outer blanket over the patient and tuck it in4 ,lay a wet towel over the head1 or he can be enveloped loosely in blankets and allowed to remain twenty minutes to an hour1 only ten to fifteen minutes by the tucked-in method and then dried and put to bed4 ,the hot pack4--,this is given in the same manner except that the patient is wrapped first in a blanket wrung out of boiling water4 ,more covering is put over the patient than in a cold pack1 and something cold is applied to the head4 ,,external ,,applications4 ,general and ,local4--,for dry heat1 for warmth alone1 hot bags1 bottles and cans are used4 ,hot flannels are sometimes used for inflamed joints4 ,make the flannel very hot1 wrap in heated paper or cloth and apply quickly2 cover all with a layer of cotton1 wool and oiled muslin4 ,for neuralgia and earache1 salt bags are used4 ,fill flannel bags with salt1 heat as hot as can be borne1 and cover it so as to retain the heat after it is applied to the ear4 ,for moist heat4--,this is more penetrating and has a more pronounced effect than dry heat4 ,it also hastens suppuration when it cannot be prevented in acute inflammation like quinsy1 etc4 ,for local pains1 fomentations1 stupes and poultices are used4 ,poultices are best for deep-seated pain or continuous inflammation4 #fcb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,linseed meal poultice4--,stir the meal slowly and evenly in boiling water2 boil this mixture for several minutes and stir briskly all the time1 and when thick enough it is well beaten with a spoon to remove lumps4 ,if this is properly done it will be a light smooth paste1 just stiff enough to drop away from the spoon4 ,use a muslin or coarse cloth and spread the poultice on this to the depth of one-half inch1 leaving one inch space to turn in4 ,put vaselin over the surface1 thin1 and cover with a thin layer of gauze or thin cloth4 ,turn the edges over and roll in a towel to keep it warm and carry to patient4 ,keep them warm1--one should never be removed until another is ready to be put on4 ,the skin should always be wiped dry before another is applied4 ,oiling the poultice prevents irritation of the skin and pimples4 ,cover the poultice loosely if possible with a layer of cotton-wool and oiled muslin to retain the heat and moisture longer4 ,it should be changed every three hours at least4 ,apply hot and never keep on when it is cold4 ,it should never be used a second time4 ,starch ,poultice4--,this is used in skin diseases for its soothing properties4 ,mix the starch first with a little cold water and then add enough boiling water to make a thick paste1 which is then spread on muslin covered with a layer of gauze4 ,the ,jacket ,poultice4 ,for lung affections4--,two layers of thin muslin are shaped so as to fit closely around the neck and under the arms and come over the chest and back1 low enough to cover the lungs4 ,three sides are now closed1 and the prepared linseed is poured into the bag and regularly distributed4 ,close the open end and then apply4 ,cover it with wool and oiled silk and keep in place with safety pins or tapes which are tied under the arms and over the shoulders4 ,when changing the poultice be careful not to expose the patient4 ,a cotton-wool jacket should be worn a few days after the poultice has been discontinued4 ,cold is applied either by means of the cold bath or by compresses1 pack1 sponging1 coils or ice4 ,cold ,compresses are made by using two or three thicknesses of lint or linen wrung out of cold water or ice water and applied over the inflamed part1 and changed frequently4 ,a little vaselin may be rubbed on to prevent the skin from becoming irritated4 ,they are very useful where little weight can be borne4 ,if iced compresses are used a small block of ice partially wrapped in flannel is placed in a basin2 there should be two compresses1 one of which is kept on ice while the other is on the patient4 ,compresses are very good in the early stage of tonsilitis1 quinsy1 sore throat1 laryngitis and croup4 ,ice-bags 7,india ,rubber74--,with these1 cold can be best applied and with less trouble4 ,these are made in different shapes4 ,for instance helmet-shaped to fit the head and long and narrow for the spine4 ,crush the ice in small pieces and mix in it a little common salt1--never fill the rubber bags more than half full2 expel the air as much as possible by pressing before screwing on the top4 ,always place a layer of lint1 cotton or thin cloth between the skin and the bag4 ,the extreme cold is not only painful but liable to irritate the skin1 and may cause frost-bites4 ,its effect should be watched carefully4 ,sometimes the weight causes discomfort4 ,in such cases suspend the bag4 ,for the head1 fasten a bandage to the neck of the bag and pin the two ends to the pillow just high enough to allow the cap 7bag7 to barely touch the head4 ,care should be taken to refill the ice-bags before the ice has melted4 ,at times a piece of ice is wrapped in moist lint or old linen and passed gently over the head in order to cool the head4 ,,nursing ,,department #fcc ,for ,appendicitis4--,there should be quite a thickness of cloth between the ice bag and the skin4 ,the latter must not become too cool4 ,in this disease this bag is a great reliever of the pain and generally used4 ,ice ,poultices4--,in some cases these are better than the ice bag for the reason that they fit the body better4 ,they are usually made of two parts of crushed ice to one of linseed meal or bran1 together with a small amount of salt4 ,make two bags of oiled silk1--one should be smaller than the other4 ,close all sides but one1 with adhesive plaster4 ,fill the smaller bag two-thirds full of ice1 close and slip it into the larger bag4 ,ice ,water ,coils4--,these can be bought4 ,they can also be made from rubber tubing4 ,sew this upon a piece of rubber cloth in circles about one inch apart for five or six rounds2 leave a yard or two of tubing at each end to be used as a siphon1 ,a large pan of ice water is raised above the patient into which one weighted end of the tubing is placed1 with a funnel inserted into it1 covered with gauze to prevent clogging1 while the other end is laid in a second basin on the floor which receives the water4 ,the upper pan must be kept filled4 ,this is very good for delirium in brain fever1 etc41 when applied to the head and also good for bleeding from the bowels in typhoid fever4 ,the stream of water can be regulated if necessary by a stop-cock4 ,lotions4--,lotions are medicated moist applications1 and may be either hot or cold4 ,counter--,irritants are agents applied externally to produce irritation or inflammation in order to relieve a diseased condition in an adjacent or deep-seated part of the body4 ,mustard foot-bath relieves pain in the head by drawing the surplus blood away from the head4 ,the mildest mustard counter-irritant is the mustard poultice4 ,it can be made with one part mustard to six of linseed meal4 ,never use boiling water with mustard4 ,mustard ,poultice4--,use of ground mustard1 one-fourth to one-eighth of the amount of meal used4 ,make into a paste and stir this into the linseed1 after it has been prepared for the poultices4 ,the white of an egg is used in this poultice as it may keep the poultice from blistering4 ,yeast ,poultices4--,these stimulate ulcers1 gangrene and sloughing conditions4 ,mix eight ounces of soft yeast with as much water4 ,add enough flour to make a sponge1 but not too stiff4 ,it should be kept warm until fermentation begins2 then apply every day4 ,finely powdered charcoal can also be added4 #fcd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,for ,soothing ,effect4--,hop bags or bran bags1 dipped in hot water1 may be applied1 protected and kept in place with a bandage4 ,spice ,poultice4--,this is very good for pain in abdomen in children especially4 ,equal parts of ground cinnamon1 cloves1 allspice and ginger1 one-quarter part cayenne pepper1 if needed very strong4 ,place all together in a flannel bag and spread equally4 ,wet with alcohol or brandy4 ,when dry1 re-wet4 ,this is a mild warming dressing4 ,spice ,poultice from a ,stanlyton1 ,va41 ,mother4--,take one teaspoonful each of mustard1 ginger1 black pepper1 cinnamon1 cloves1 nutmeg1 or as many ground spices as one has in the kitchen2 mix them well in a bowl while dry1 adding boiling water slowly and stir constantly until it is of the consistency of soft putty2 spread between soft thin cloths and apply to the affected parts as hot as the patient can bear it4 ,when it is cool heat it again and apply4 ,mother's ,flour and ,water ,poultice4--,make a thick poultice of flour and water2 bake soft and apply hot4 ,have another ready for change1 if necessary4 ,this is good for any pain4 ,poultice of ,peach ,tree ,leaves from our ,mother's ,list4--,put a handful of peach leaves in a vessel and let boil well2 add enough meal to thicken1 spread between thin muslin cloth and apply to parts affected4 ,this is a splendid poultice4 ,mild ,plaster for ,children4--,two teaspoonsful of flour1 three teaspoonsful of mustard1 a little fresh lard and a few drops of turpentine1 ,mix up with warm water4 ,fomentations4--,this is the best way to apply moist heat1 but it is troublesome1 as they should be changed very frequently1 at least every ten minutes when heat is required4 ,they should never be left on until they are cold and clammy4 ,sheets of lamb's wool make the best material4 ,cut these layers into sizes required and encase them in a gauze cover over which is put a layer of oiled silk4 ,coarse old flannel or an old blanket will do well4 ,take two layers of the flannels1 dip in the boiling water and wring4 ,two should be at hand4 ,dry the skin first and then put on the flannel4 ,it should be covered with enough material to keep in the heat and moisture4 ,hops1 etc41 can be put into the water4 ,turpentine ,stupes4--,this is prepared the same way1 except turpentine is added4 ,after the flannel has been wrung out1 add from ten to twenty drops of turpentine1 or add two or three teaspoonfuls of turpentine to one pint of boiling water and put the flannel in it and wring out and apply4 ,put a towel over the stupe4 ,this is especially for gas in the bowels4 ,mustard ,stupe4--,put a tablespoonful of mustard in one pint of hot water4 ,make a paste of the mustard before it is put into the hot water1 to avoid forming lumps2 never use boiling water4 ,wring the flannel out after it has been in this solution and apply to the part4 ,,nursing ,,department #fce ,mustard ,plaster4--,this is made of different strengths1 depending upon the length of time it is desired to keep it on and the sensitiveness of the skin4 #a4 ,equal parts of mustard and flour4 #b4 ,one of mustard and two of flour4 #c4 ,one of mustard and three or four of flour4 ,white of an egg added makes it better and not so blistering4 ,a paste is made with warm water and spread between the layers of muslin and left on no longer than ten minutes4 ,when the skin is red remove the plaster4 ,this is used when you wish a quick counter-irritation4 ,mustard ,plaster4--,this is made stronger1 #a to #b to #c parts meal4 ,mustard leaves or ,sinapisms may be bought at a drug store4 ,they are no better than you can make4 ,use plasters4 ,capsicum and ,belladonna ,plasters4--,may be bought4 ,in applying1 heat the back of the plaster slightly2 the face of the gauze is pulled off and the plaster placed where wanted4 ,to remove soak first with alcohol4 ,spice plaster4--,mix two teaspoonfuls each of ginger and cloves with a teaspoonful of cayenne pepper1 one tablespoonful of flour1 enough brandy or water to make a paste4 ,spread this between two layers of muslin4 ,for ,turpentine and ,mustard ,stupes see above4 ,tincture of iodine1 chloroform and liniments are also counterirritants1 also castor oil1 and pure tartar emetic1 and cartharides4 ,cupping1 ,wet and ,dry4--,this is sometimes used to relieve inflammations of the eye1 lung or kidney1 or even muscular pains like lumbago4 ,wine-glasses will do as well as any you can buy4 ,dry cupping4--,take a piece of wire1 wrap a small piece of cotton about the end1 dip this in alcohol1 light it and swab the inside of the glass1 remove and apply the glass4 ,the heat causes the air to expand and it is driven off and the partial vacuum formed is filled by the skin and tissues over which the glass is placed4 ,the edges of the cup must not be warm enough to burn the patient4 ,six or seven cups may be applied at one time and allowed to remain five minutes1 after which they are removed by pressing the flesh around the edge and inserting the finger there so as to let in the air4 ,linseed meal poultices can be applied afterwards to keep up the work begun4 ,wet cupping4--,scrub the skin with hot water and soap1 wash off with a five per cent 7#a-bj7 carbolic acid solution4 ,make a few cuts over the parts desired with a clean knife and apply the cup prepared in the way above directed4 ,remove the blood and check the bleeding1 if necessary1 by sponging4 ,place a pad on the part and hold this in place by a bandage or adhesive strap4 ,blistered ,skin4 ,to dress4--,puncture the lower part with a clean instrument and catch the fluid on absorbent cotton4 ,dress it with oxide of zinc ointment or vaselin on lint or clean linen and strap on4 ,it is best not to remove the skin from a blister at the first dressing4 #fcf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,how ,,to ,,determine ,,the ,,dose ,,for ,,children4 ,we have endeavored to always give the dose throughout this book as we recognized the lack of accurate and detailed information regarding the administering of medicines as one of the weak features in practically all home medical books4 ,if we have overlooked a few instances we wish to provide for such omissions by giving the table of doses generally used by nurses as a basis for determining the dose of any medicine she may be using for a particular age4 ,rule usually followed4--,for children under twelve years of age4 ,make a fraction4 ,use the age of the child for the upper number1 numerator4 ,the number below the line1 denominator1 is twelve1 added to the age of the child4 ,for example3 ,if your child is two years old you would begin by placing two as numerator1 thus #b_/1 then you add #b #ab #ad and place #ad below the line and you have #b_/ad or #a_/g4 ,you then take #a_/g of the adult dose for your two-year-old child4 ,if the dose for an adult is #ba drops1 a child of two years is given #c drops1 etc4 ,,dose ,,in ,,drops ,,for ,,different ,,ages4 ,if the dose is a spoonful or #fj drops for an adult1 the other doses would be correct for the ages given below3 #ba and over #fj drops #ae years about #cc drops ,a few more or less if robust or weakly #ab #cj drops #aj #bg drops #h #bd drops #f #bj drops #e #ag drops #d #ae drops #c #ab drops #b #h drops #a #d drops ,exceptions to this rule are calomel and castor oil1 when half an adult dose can be given between #ab and #ah4 ,opium is dangerous to children and old people and should be administered by a physician or trained nurse4 ,lest ,we ,forget4 ,,common ,,tables ,,of ,,measures4 ,,apothecaries' ,,weight4 ,apothecaries' ,weight is used in prescribing and mixing medicines ,table4 #bj grains equal #a scruple #c scruples #a dram #h drams #a ounce #ab ounces #a pound ,the pound is the same as the pound ,troy4 ,medicines are bought and sold in quantities by ,avoirdupois ,weight4 ,,nursing ,,department #fcg #a grain equals #a drop or #a minim #fj grains or drops #a teaspoonful #a teaspoonful #a fluid dram #h drams 7or #h teaspoonfuls7 make #a fluid ounce #b tablespoonfuls make #a fluid ounce #a_/b fluid ounce is a tablespoonful #b fluid ounces is a wineglassful #d fluid ounces is a teacupful #f fluid ounces is a coffee cup #af ounces 7dry or solid7 is a pound #bj fluid ounces is a pint ,,medicine ,,chest4--,more important than the furnishing of the house is the medicine chest4 ,if you are beginning housekeeping let this be your first consideration4 ,do not put it off because it is a little trouble and costs a few dollars4 ,yon would not think of leaving your front room or your spare room half furnished4 ,your health is of vastly more importance than the looks of your best rooms4 ,there may come a time when you cannot secure the doctor for several hours or get into a drug store4 ,be prepared for this emergency and either fix up a home-made box with shelves1 etc41 or buy a regular medicine chest2 in either case have a lock to it and the key where you can find it but where the children cannot reach it4 ,we give below a few of the necessaries and you will of course add to this list4 ,one mother writes that she went to the store and bought several tiny little bells and tied one of these bells around the neck of each of the bottles in her medicine chest that contained poison4 ,there was no danger of her getting the wrong bottle in the dark4 ,contents of the ,medicine ,chest4 ,ten cents worth of ,alum4 ,a small bag of ,burnt ,alum4 ,a small bottle of ,castor ,oil4 ,a small vial of ,bichloride of ,mercury ,tablets4 ,a box of ,boric ,acid ,powder4 ,a mall bottle of ,glycerin3 ,a bottle of ,extract of ,witch-hazel ,a small bottle of ,syrup of ,ipecac4 ,a bottle of ,whisky and one of ,brandy4 ,a box of ,english ,mustard4 ,medicine glass4 ,a small box of ,cold ,cream4 ,soft rubber ,ear ,syringe4 ,a ,clinical ,thermometer4 ,an ,eye ,stone4 ,a pad1 pencils1 and labels4 ,a small bottle of ,carbolic ,acid4 ,a roll of ,adhesive ,plaster4 ,a small box of ,pineoline ,salve4 ,a bottle of ,arnica4 ,hung near the chest should be a fountain syringe with the rubber catheter for use in irrigating the bowels and a hot water bag4 #fch ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,how ,,to ,,care ,,for ,,the ,,dead4 ,the limbs should be straightened before the body becomes stiff 7rigor mortis74 ,the eyes should be closed and the jaws held in position by means of a support placed firmly under the chin2 for this a roller bandage or a small padded piece of wood is generally used4 ,of course if the person has worn false teeth1 and they have been taken out during the last hours1 they should be replaced immediately after death4 ,the nostrils1 mouth1 rectum1 and vagina should be packed with absorbent cotton to prevent the escape of discharges after death4 ,after this bathe the body1 if so desired by the relatives1 with a two per cent watery solution of carbolic acid1 and if there are any wounds they should be covered with fresh cotton and neatly fastened with a bandage4 ,the hips may be enclosed in a large triangular binder2 the knees are held together by a broad bandage2 the hair should be brushed smoothly1 and finally stockings and a simple nightgown should be put on4 ,if the case be one of the infectious diseases1 wrap the body in a sheet wrung out of a five per cent watery solution of carbolic acid and this sheet should be kept damp4 ,the room where death occurs should be tidied and regulated to make it look natural and comfortable4 ,the undertaker can be sent for as soon as desired by the family4 ,but if such care as directed has been given1 the undertaker need not be hurried4 ,,enema4--,enemata 7,injections74--,there are various methods used for injecting fluids into the body4 ,when they are introduced into the intestines1 we speak of giving enemata 7enema is the singular74 ,they are named according to their purpose4 #a4 ,simple laxative or purgative enemata4 #b4 ,nutritive enemata for the purpose of nourishment4 #c4 ,sedative enemata for local or systemic quieting effects4 #d4 ,astringent enemata to check bleeding and diarrhea1 like hot water1 ice water1 solution of alum or nitrate of silver4 #e4 ,emollient 7soothing7 enemata for soothing irritated and painful mucous membrane2 starch and drugs are also used4 #f4 ,antispasmodic enemata to relieve flatulence such as the turpentine enemata4 #g4 ,anthelmintic 7against worms7 for destroying worms2 salt1 turpentine and quassia are used4 #h4 ,antiseptic or germicidal enemata used in dysentery4 #i4 ,stimulating enemata1 like hot water1 hot strong coffee1 hot whisky and water1 salt water4 #aj4 ,to relieve thirst1 water one pint or normal salt solution 7one dram to a pint of water7 and injected high up4 ,,nursing ,,department #fci ,,enemata are given either high or low4 ,a high enemas thrown high up into the bowel4 ,a low enema is injected into the rectum only1 through a hard rubber tip to a syringe4 ,directions4--,there are many ways of giving a simple enema4 ,position4--,a good way is to place an adult patient on his left side1 with the knees bent up close4 ,protect the bed with a rubber sheet and towel under the patient4 ,the basin of water can be placed on the rubber sheet and the enema given under cover4 ,amount4--,an adult person will take one to four pints4 ,a child one-half to one pint4 ,for an infant about two ounces will do4 ,what material8 ,a simple enema can be made with good castile soap or good brown soap and water1 temperature about #ie degrees ,f4 ,when ready for use make into a good suds4 ,syringe4--,use a bulb syringe1 see that the syringe is filled full to the nozzle before the nozzle is put into the bowel4 ,any air left in the syringe will pass into the bowel and cause pain4 ,oil the nozzle with vaselin or sweet oil and then gently put the nozzle into the rectum4 ,it is better to introduce an oiled finger through the sphincter muscle and pass the nozzle along the finger and gently into the bowel4 ,it should be in the bowel two or three inches4 ,do not attempt to force the nozzle through any obstruction4 ,introduce the water slowly in a gentle and steady stream4 ,the main object is to distend the rectum by means of the water1 thereby producing reflex stimulation4 ,the worm-like movement of the bowels results1 thus bringing about an evacuation4 ,the patient should retain it for ten or fifteen minutes to get the best results4 ,a folded towel placed against the anus will assist the patient in resisting the desire to expel the water4 ,a large amount should be given in one-half hour if the first one does not produce the desired result4 ,sometimes a laxative enema is necessary4--,olive oil or glycerin or castor oil may be used4 ,for olive oil1 six ounces may be given in a hard rubber syringe2 this is seldom successful unless followed by a soap suds enema in one-half hour4 ,glycerin enema1 one-half ounce with equal quantity of warm water #ie degrees ,f41 and give with a hard rubber syringe4 ,this generally proves successful1 without an additional soap suds enema4 ,for infants and children the contents of a straight medicine dropper will be sufficient4 ,glycerin irritates the mucous membrane1 and it is best that we add an equal amount of olive oil4 ,if these enemata fail it will be necessary to use purgative enemata4 ,these are made by adding drugs1 such as turpentine1 rochelle or epsom salts or castor oil in certain proportions to the simple enema4 ,in giving castor oil and water it is necessary first to mix the oil with the yolk of an egg and then add the warm soap suds4 #fdj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #a4 ,formula4-- ,castor ,oil #b ounces ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,mix thoroughly and inject with hard rubber syringe1 followed in one-half hour by a quart of soap-suds4 #b4 ,formula4-- ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,rochelle ,salts #a ounce ,mix with warm soap-suds1 one pint4 ,the buttocks and anus should be washed off with warm water after turpentine has been used in the enema4 #c4 ,molasses and ,laxative ,enema4--,mix from two to ten ounces1 according to age1 with one pint of soap suds and inject slowly4 ,nutritive ,enemata4--,food is given by the bowel when the stomach cannot retain it4 ,it is then called ,nutritive ,enemata4 ,they should be given only from four to six times in twenty-four hours and the quantity given at one time should not exceed four ounces4 ,it must be introduced high up in the bowel1 about ten inches1 and therefore they should be given through a rectal tube made of heavy rubber one-quarter inch in diameter and at least eight inches of it should be inserted in the bowel4 ,after it has been oiled the tube is gently inserted in a backward1 upward1 direction and a glass funnel is attached to the outer end4 ,the enema has been already mixed in a small pitcher and gently poured 7very slowly7 into the funnel1 which is then raised so that the contents will go slowly through the tube into the bowel4 ,the patient is protected from drops by a folded towel underneath him4 ,then the tube is slowly withdrawn4 ,the tube should then be cleansed by allowing warm water to run through it1 and then kept in a one per cent solution of boric acid4 ,food given by enemata should be very nourishing and concentrated4 ,the following are excellent formulas3 ,formula #a4-- ,one whole ,egg ,table ,salt #ae grains ,peptonized ,milk #c ounces or #c_/h of a cup ,brandy #a_/b ounce ,formula #b4-- ,white of two ,eggs ,peptonized ,milk #b ounces or #a_/d of a cup ,the whole amount should never exceed four ounces4 ,the addition of salt aids the absorption of the egg4 ,brandy1 and whisky are very irritating and should be given only every other time4 ,the fresh raw milk can be used1 if it is impossible to have it peptonized4 ,after a nutritive enemata the patient should lie quietly on his back for twenty or thirty minutes4 ,,nursing ,,department #fda ,turpentine enemata for distention may be given according to the following formula3 ,mucilage of ,acacia #a_/b ounce ,spirits of ,turpentine #aj drops ,this should be administered high up in the bowel4 ,astringent ,enemata4 ,to check diarrhea4--,they should be given slowly and injected high up1 and they should be retained as long as possible4 ,starch and ,laudanum4--,boil the starch as if to be used in the laundry and dilute with luke-warm water1 until it is thin enough to pass through a tube4 ,take of this three ounces4 ,this can be given alone in mild cases2 but if there is much pain and straining add ten to fifteen drops of laudanum to the starch water or thirty to forty drops of paregoric4 ,this dose is for an adult4 ,stimulating ,enemata4 #a4 ,black coffee4--,one-half to one pint of strong coffee1 injected as hot as possible4 ,it should be strained before using4 ,this is frequently given in poison cases4 #b4 ,salt ,enemata4--,two teaspoonfuls to one quart of hot water is mildly stimulating2 one-half to one ounce of brandy or whisky may be added4 ,,douches4--,by this term is generally meant a jet of fluid directed with a certain amount of force upon a limited external or internal surface1 for cleansing1 stimulating purposes and to relieve inflammation4 ,three common douches are the ear 7aural71 the vaginal and the rectal4 ,the ,vaginal ,douche4 ,for cleansing4--,a one per cent solution of carbolic acid is often used in one to three quarts of water4 ,to allay inflammation4--,a hot solution of the temperature of #aje degrees to #aae degrees is given1 and three or six quarts may be used4 ,allow the stream to flow before the nozzle is inserted so as to have the warm temperature instead of cold at the start1 and the nozzle should be introduced up towards the posterior vaginal wall4 ,the fountain syringe bag should not be raised more than six to twelve inches above the patient who is lying down with her hips raised on pillows and her knees drawn up4 ,medicines can be used in all the douches4 ,rectal douche4--,this is to relieve piles and reduce inflammation4 ,hot or cold as needed4 ,a rectal tube or fountain syringe is used4 ,ear 7aural7 douche4--,this is used for earache and inflammation4 ,salt or boric acid is generally used in the warm water4 ,it should be allowed to flow in slowly and gently4 ,how to use a bed pan4--,when you are placing the pan1 you should slip one hand under the buttocks and then place the flat end of the pan under the buttocks4 ,it should always be warm4 ,raise the patient in the same way before attempting to remove it4 ,do not pull it out4 #fdb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,temperature 7,fever74--,a thermometer is necessary in taking the temperature4 ,they can be bought for from fifty cents up4 ,the temperature is taken by putting the thermometer under the tongue1 in the arm-pit and in the rectum4 ,for children it should be placed in the rectum or in the arm-pit or groin4 ,allow it to remain from two to five minutes4 ,this depends upon the time limit of the thermometer4 ,the normal temperature is #ih-f_/aj degrees ,f4 ,this varies1 some people are normal at times at #ii or #ih degrees4 ,the temperature in the arm-pit is lower by #c_/aj of a degree1 but that in the rectum is #a_/b degree higher than that taken in the mouth4 ,the normal point on the thermometer is marked by an arrow4 ,the mercury in the tube must always be down to that at its highest point1 before the thermometer is placed and the highest point the mercury goes indicates the height of the temperature 7fever74 ,if you take it in the rectum1 that should be free from feces4 ,oil the thermometer and gently insert it into the bowel for one and one-half inches and hold the stem4 ,under the ,tongue4--,place the point under the tongue and instruct the patient to close his lips over the thermometer4 ,he can also hold the stem with his fingers1 ,it should never be taken here right after a cold drink4 ,unconscious patients may bite through the instrument1 so care must be taken with them4 ,arm-pit4--,wipe the part thoroughly dry and place the point directly in the arm-pit4 ,then place the elbow against the body and the hand on the chest pointing to the opposite shoulder4 ,when ready to take it out move the arm away from the body and take the thermometer away gently for it sticks sometimes and you will cause pain if you draw it away quickly4 ,the instrument should be cleansed in tepid mild salt solution4 ,,pulse4--,average in men1 sixty to seventy4 ,in women1 sixty-five to eighty4 ,children ninety to one hundred to one hundred and twenty4 ,different authors vary4 ,in men it is generally seventy to seventy-two4 ,in women seventy-two to seventy-five4 ,it is better taken sitting4 ,it is faster when walking1 slower when lying down4 ,i always take the pulse in the left arm unless there is a deformity there4 ,i use my right hand with the third finger toward the elbow4 ,by using the first three fingers you can find out different things about the pulse4 ,some people are very nervous and such an one will make your arm ache when feeling the pulse4 ,the pulse should be regular1 even beats1 in health4 ,sometimes you can feel it best on the temple or on the neck4 ,,respiration 7,breathing74--,in an adult the average is eighteen per minute4 ,in a child the average is twenty to twenty-four4 ,respiration is the act of taking in 7inspiration71 and giving out 7expiration7 air by the lungs4 ,,the ,,tongue4--,this is coated in dyspepsia and fevers1--some healthy persons always have a coated tongue4 ,,nursing ,,department #fdc ,in ,ulcers of the stomach there is no coating4 ,in high fevers1 the tongue may also be red and cracked as well as coated in some parts4 ,a dark brown or blackish coating indicates a serious condition in acute diseases4 ,strawberry tongue is seen in ,scarlet ,fever4 ,cankered tongue and month may be due to local conditions1 or to stomach1 liver and bowel disorders4 ,in ,peritonitis the tongue is generally dry and red 7beefy74 ,cholera ,infantum4--,at first coated1 then dry and reddish4 ,constipation4--,tongue is generally coated4 ,biliousness4--,yellowish dirty coating4 ,,diet ,,foods ,,and ,,drinks ,,for ,,the ,,sick ,,room4 ,,diet4--,the importance of diet and its relation to the needs of the system in disease can hardly be overrated4 ,one should not only know what kind of food to give1 but how much and how often it should be given to get the best result4 ,food should be given in small quantities in acute diseases and at regular intervals4 ,it will digest better4 ,the food should never be left in the sick room after a patient has finished with it4 ,this applies to all kinds of food1 but especially to milk1 for it absorbs impurities from the air more readily than any other kind of food4 ,how often do we see milk standing in a sick room and uncovered2 how often is it placed in an ice box uncovered4 ,i have often wondered how such people could eat some foods ,i have seen prepared for them in such a careless way and with no attempt to make it appear tempting to their poor appetite4 ,foods should be given just as regularly as medicines1 when so ordered1 especially in long wasting diseases like typhoid fever4 ,the kind of food4--,under each disease directions for the kind of food1 time1 and quantity have been given4 ,in diseases like typhoid fever1 special care must be given4 ,it is better in that disease to give too little than too much food and the proper kind of food must be given4 ,i shall never forget the death of a minister in my childhood days4 ,i was about four years old4 ,this minister was loved by everyone and when he died of typhoid fever1 everyone was grieved and shocked and they could not understand why ,god should take such a useful man away4 ,it made a great impression upon me4 ,i found out more about the why afterwards4 ,this minister was in the convalescent stage and very hungry4 ,he wanted a genuine boiled dinner4 ,that is bad enough for a well man4 ,the doctor forbade it1 but the family gave him the dinner and the result1 of course1 was fatal4 ,it could not be otherwise4 ,we often blame ,god for our own sins4 ,many people are killed by kind friends4 ,i have seen it more than once4 ,peanuts1 popcorn1 and candy have caused many convulsions in children and some deaths4 ,it is generally allowable to give a little liquid food every two hours in acute diseases4 ,it should be given at regular intervals in the conscious or unconscious patients1 especially in long continued diseases4 #fdd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,liquid ,,diet4 #a4 ,cream soups2 tomato1 pea1 corn1 celery1 rice1 spinach1 asparagus1 potato4 #b4 ,gruels2 oatmeal1 cornmeal1 cream of wheat1 flour gluten 7for diabetes74 ,how to ,albuminize ,fruit ,juices4--,into a cup of lemonade1 orangeade1 grape juice1 etc41 put white of an egg slightly beaten1 mix thoroughly1 strain and serve4 ,the following may or may not be albuminized4 #c4 ,fruit juices2 lemonade1 orangeade1 unfermented grape juice1 currant1 berry juice4 #d4 ,milk2 peptonized milk1 albuminized1 buttermilk1 malted milk1 and milk porridge4 #e4 ,stimulating drinks2 tea1 coffee1 cocoa4 #f4 ,broths2 beef broth1 mutton broth1 chicken broth1 bouillon1 consomme1 oyster broth1 clam broth1 oyster soup1 clam soup1 beef tea1 and beef juice4 #g4 ,eggs2 raw eggs and egg-nog4 #h4 ,cooling and nourishing drinks2 oatmeal water1 rice water1 barley water and toast water4 ,ices and ice cream may be included in the liquid diet list4 ,,soft ,,diet4--,this diet includes everything in the liquid diet list1 and the following additional foods3 #a4 ,bread3 soft bread2 dry toast2 milk1 water or cream toast1 brown bread 7after the first day on soft diet74 #b4 ,eggs3 poached1 soft-boiled and shirred4 #c4 ,cereals3 all cooked for some hours2 cornmeal1 oatmeal rice1 sago1 wheaten grits and cream of wheat4 #d4 ,desserts3 junket1 custards1 milk puddings1 rice1 thoroughly cooked1 tapioca1 jellies1 baked and stewed apples1 prunes whipped and stewed1 ices and ice cream4 ,,nursing ,,department #fde ,,convalescent ,,diet4--,this includes everything in the liquid and soft diet lists and the following in addition3-- #a4 ,breads3 wheat1 rye1 ,boston brown and graham bread and biscuits4 #b4 ,meats3 broiled steak1 mutton1 fish1 game and fowl1 or stewed fowl4 ,also calf's head1 calf 's brains1 shell fish and oysters4 #c4 ,eggs1 as in soft diet4 #d4 ,drinks as in soft diet4 #e4 ,vegetables3 tomatoes1 green peas1 string beans1 potatoes 7,irish and sweet71 lettuce1 cresses1 asparagus1 onions1 celery1 spinach and mushrooms4 #f4 ,desserts3 custards1 creams1 jellies1 ripe fruits and stewed fruits4 ,no pastry or rich puddings4 ,,foods ,,for ,,different ,,meals ,,for ,,those ,,who ,,can ,,eat1 ,,but ,,who ,,do ,,not ,,have ,,much ,,appetite4 ,breakfast2 drinks3 tea1 coffee1 cocoa1 milk or albuminized fruit juices2 cereal with cream2 eggs2 omelet1 scrambled or poached on a piece of round toast1 or soft boiled in a hot cup2 muffins or gems4 ,dinner2 broiled porterhouse or tenderloin steak2 baked potatoes2 bread or rolls2 pretty salad1 as apple salad in apple case2 custard baked in souffle dish2 tea1 cocoa or milk4 ,supper2 broiled squab1 raw oysters or meat balls1 asparagus tips on toast1 fresh or stewed fruit1 bread cut in fancy shapes4 ,foods that may be taken together4--,meat2 eggs3 soft boiled1 poached1 shirred or baked2 potatoes1 baked1 boiled or mashed2 fruit sauce and ices may go with the following3 stewed tomatoes1 salad1 spinach1 or cucumbers1 acid drinks1 etc41 any foods prepared with vinegar4 ,meats1 vegetables cooked in milk1 or served with cream sauce1 cream soups and eggs prepared with milk may be given with fruits1 vegetables1 drinks1 etc41 containing no acids4 ,foods that should not be taken together4--,any food prepared with milk should not be given with lemonade1 tomatoes1 salads containing much vinegar or any foods served with vinegar or lemon juice4 ,diets in ,fevers4--,furnished us by a ,trained ,nurse in a ,hospital4 ,may ,take-- ,foods4--,soups1 clear or thickened with some well-cooked farinaceous substance1 mutton1 clam or chicken broth1 beef tea1 peptonized milk1 panopepton with crushed ice4 ,drinks4--,pure cold water1 toast water1 lemon or orange juice in cold water1 jelly water1 cold whey2 all in small quantities sipped slowly4 ,must ,not ,take-- ,any solid or vegetable food or fruit until so directed by the physician in charge1 #fdf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,diet in ,debility sent us from one of our ,leading ,hospitals4 ,may ,take-- ,soups4--,any broth thickened with farinaceous material1 chicken or beef soup containing chopped meat1 rich vegetable soups1 whole beef tea4 ,fish4--,all fresh fish1 boiled or broiled1 raw oysters4 ,meats4--,beef1 mutton1 chicken1 game1 boiled ham1 lamb chops or cutlet1 broiled bacon1 tender juicy steak1 hamburger steak4 ,eggs4--,soft boiled1 poached1 scrambled1 raw with sherry wine4 ,farinaceous4--,cracked wheat1 rolled oats1 mush1 sago1 tapioca1 hominy1 barley1 macaroni1 vermicelli1 rolls1 biscuits1 cakes1 whole wheat bread1 corn bread1 milk toast1 dry toast1 brown bread4 ,vegetables4--,nearly all perfectly fresh and well cooked4 ,desserts4--,custards1 egg and milk1 rice or apple pudding1 baked apples1 fruit jams1 jellies1 cocoa junket1 marmalade1 sweet fruits1 calf 's foot jelly4 ,drinks4--,cocoa1 chocolate1 milk hot1 cold or peptonized1 pure water1 plain or aerated1 wineglassful of panopepton4 ,must ,not ,take- ,hashes1 stews1 cooked oysters or clams1 pork1 veal1 thin soups1 turkey1 salt meats1 except ham and bacon1 cabbage1 cucumbers1 turnips1 carrots1 squash1 spices1 pickles1 vinegar1 pies1 pastry1 bananas1 pineapples4 ,,dishes ,,for ,,the ,,sick ,,room4 ,oatmeal ,gruel4--,boil one part oatmeal and two parts water in double boiler two hours2 strain through gravy strainer1 add one quart sweet cream1 a little sugar1 pinch of salt4 ,do not make it too sweet4 ,raspberry ,shrub4--,place red raspberries in a stone jar and cover them with good cider vinegar1 let stand over night1 next morning strain and to one pint of juice add one pint of sugar1 boil ten minutes1 bottle hot4 ,when desiring to use place two tablespoonfuls full of the liquid in a glass of ice water2 very nice4 ,root ,beer4--,take blackberry root1 black cherry bark1 spruce boughs1 wintergreens1 sarsaparilla roots2 steep in a large vessel till all the goodness is out2 strain1 and when lukewarm put in a cup of yeast1 let work1 bottle up1 sugar to sweeten4 ,cream ,toast4--,toast a piece of light bread and moisten it with hot water2 butter and then put on a layer of sweet cream on top and place in oven a moment4 ,this is easily digested4 ,lemon ,jelly4--,on one box gelatine pour #a pint cold water and let stand one or two hours4 ,then put on #d cups of granulated sugar1 squeeze juice of #d lemons with the grated rind of one4 ,when gelatine is dissolved1 pour over it one quart boiling water and stir4 ,pour this over sugar and lemon juice and stir thoroughly until all is dissolved2 strain4 ,put fruit in if desired--turn into molds1 cool until firm4 ,,nursing ,,department #fdg ,baked ,custard4--,one quart milk4 #d eggs beaten light 7separately74 #e tablespoons sugar1 mixed with the yolks2 nutmeg and vanilla4 ,scald but do not boil the milk1 add1 gradually1 yolks and sugar1 then add whites and flavor4 ,pour into dish or cups1 set in pan of hot water1 grate nutmeg over top and bake until firm4 ,eat cold4 ,mountain ,dew4--,yolks of two eggs1 #c crackers 7rolled71--four if small4 #a pint milk1 pinch of salt1 cook in double boiler4 ,beat whites of two eggs stiff1 add #c_/d cup sugar1 lemon extract for flavor4 ,set in oven and brown4 ,this will serve four people4 ,raspberry ,vinegar4--,equal parts of red and black raspberries1 wash them and cover with cider vinegar1 let stand over night4 ,strain and to each pint of juice take #a lb4 white sugar and boil #ae minutes4 ,bottle ready for use4 ,to drink use about #b tablespoons in glass of ice water4 ,milk ,porridge4--l tablespoon each of cornmeal and wheat flour wet to a paste with cold water1 cook in two cups boiling water twenty minutes1 then add #b cups milk and cook a few minutes1 stirring often4 ,lemon ,velvet4--l qt4 milk1 #b cups sugar1 juice of #b lemons4 ,chill the milk1 then add the sugar and lemon mixed1 and freeze like sherbet4 ,ice ,cream4--,mix #c cups sugar and #b tablespoons flour and stir into #b qts4 hot milk until flour is cooked4 ,when cool add #a qt4 cream1 whipped1 and one tablespoonful vanilla4 ,freeze4 ,sago ,custard4--,soak #b tablespoons sago in a tumbler of water an hour or more1 then boil in same until clear4 ,add a tumbler of sweet milk2 when it boils add sugar to taste1 then a beaten egg and flavoring4 ,crust ,coffee4--,toast bread very brown1 pour on boiling water1 strain and add cream and sugar4 ,good for stomach and diarrhea4 ,cream ,soup4--,one pint boiling water1 one-half cup of cream1 add pieces of toasted bread and a little salt4 ,cinnamon ,tea4--,to #a_/b pint fresh milk add stick or ground cinnamon1 enough to flavor1 and white sugar to taste2 bring to the boiling point and take either warm or cold4 ,excellent for diarrhea in children or adults4 ,barley ,water4--,add two ounces pearl barley to #a_/b pint of boiling water2 simmer five minutes1 drain and add #b qts4 boiling water1 add two ounces of sliced figs1 and two ounces of raisins2 boil until reduced to one quart4 ,strain for drink4 ,arrowroot ,custard4--,one tablespoonful of arrowroot1 one pint milk1 one egg1 two tablespoons sugar4 ,mix the arrowroot with a little cold milk and beat in the egg and sugar1 pour into the boiling milk and scald until thickened1 flavor and pour into cups to cool4 ,odors4--,a few drops of oil of lavender poured into a glass of very hot water will purify the air of the room almost instantly from cooking odors2 the effect is especially refreshing in a sick room4 #fdh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,dainty ,way to ,serve ,egg on ,toast4--,pile the well-beaten white of an egg on a slice of buttered toast1 which has been softened with hot water4 ,make a hollow in the white and drop the yolk therein4 ,set in the oven to cook the egg4 ,oatmeal ,gruel4--,pour boiling water over a cupful of rolled oats1 stir and let stand a moment1 then strain off the liquid4 ,season with sugar and a little cream if desired4 ,especially good for children4 ,prepared ,flour for ,summer ,complaint4--,take a double handful of flour1 tie up in a cloth and cook from three to six hours in a kettle of boiling water4 ,take out and remove the cloth and you have a hard1 round ball4 ,keep in a dry1 cool place4 ,prepare by grating from this ball into boiling milk enough to make it as thick as you desire1 stirring it just before removing from the fire with a stick of cinnamon to give it a pleasant flavor4 ,salt the milk a little4 ,this is very good for children having summer complaint4 ,chicken ,broth4--,take the first and second joints of a chicken1 boil in a quart of water until tender1 season with a very little salt and pepper4 ,fever ,drinks--,pour cold water on wheat bran1 let boil one-half hour1 strain and add sugar and lemon juice4 ,pour boiling water on flaxseed and let stand until it is ropy1 pour into hot lemonade and drink4 ,egg ,gruel4--,beat the yolk of an egg with one tablespoonful sugar1 beating the white separately2 add one cup boiling water to that yolk1 then stir in the whites and add any seasoning4 ,good for a cold4 ,diabetic ,bread4--,take one quart of set milk or milk and water1 one heaping teaspoonful of good butter1 one-fifth of a cake of compressed yeast beaten up with a little water1 and two well-beaten eggs4 ,stir in gluten flour until a soft dough is formed2 knead as in making ordinary bread2 place in pans to raise1 and when light bake in hot oven4 ,lime ,water4--,into an earthen jar containing hot water stir a handful of fresh unslaked lime4 ,allow it to settle2 then decant the clear fluid and bottle it4 ,water may again be added to the lime1 and the mixture covered and allowed to stand to be decanted as needed4 ,vanilla ,snow4--,cook one-half cup of rice4 ,when nearly done add one-half cup of cream1 small pinch of salt1 beaten white of one egg1 one-half cup of sugar1 flavor with vanilla4 ,pile in a dish and dot with jelly4 ,serve with sugar and cream4 ,omelet4--,one egg1 white and yolk beaten separately2 two tablespoons milk1 one-third teaspoon each of flour and melted butter1 a little salt4 ,add the beaten white last4 ,pour in small spider in which is a little melted butter 7hot7 and cook over moderate fire4 ,when it thickens and looks from under the edges1 fold it over and slip it on a hot dish4 ,,nursing ,,department #fdi ,almond ,milk4--,blanch one pound of sweet and two of bitter almonds that have been soaked in cold water for twenty-four hours4 ,this is done by pouring boiling water over the almonds when1 after a few minutes1 they can easily be pressed out of their hulls4 ,grind the almonds in a mill or pound them in a mortar2 mix with a half-pint of warm milk or water and allow the mixture to stand two hours after which strain through a cloth1 pressing the juice out well4 ,brandy and ,egg ,mixture4--,rub the yolks of two eggs with half an ounce of white sugar2 add four ounces of cinnamon water2 one coffee-spoonful of white sugar4 ,cold ,eggnog4--,beat up an egg2 add to it two teaspoonfuls of sugar1 a glassful of milk and a tablespoonful of brandy or good whisky2 mix thoroughly4 ,hot ,eggnog4--,beat up the yolk of one egg2 add a teaspoonful or two of sugar and a glassful of hot milk2 strain and add a tablespoonful of brandy or old whisky1 or flavor with nutmeg or wine4 ,egg ,broth4--,beat up an egg and add to it half a teaspoonful of sugar and a pinch of salt2 over this pour a glass of hot milk and serve immediately4 ,hot water1 broth1 soup1 or tea may be used in place of milk4 ,egg ,cordial4--,beat up the white of an egg until light2 add a tablespoonful of cream and beat up together1 then add two tablespoonfuls of sugar and a tablespoonful of brandy4 ,caudle4--,beat up an egg to a froth2 add a wineglassful of sherry wine1 and sweeten with a teaspoonful of sugar2 if desired flavor with lemon peel4 ,stir this mixture into a half-pint of gruel2 over this grate a little nutmeg and serve with hot toast4 ,albumin ,water4--,beat the white of one egg until very light and strain through a clean napkin4 ,add six ounces of water4 ,if intended for an infant a pinch of salt may be added4 ,a teaspoonful or more of sugar and a teaspoonful or more of lemon juice1 orange juice1 or sherry wine may be added to enhance its palatableness4 ,this drink may also conveniently be made by placing all the ingredients in a lemon-shaker1 shaking until thoroughly mixed and then straining4 ,serve cold4 ,apple ,water4--,pour a cupful of boiling water over two mashed baked apples2 cool1 strain1 and sweeten4 ,serve with shaved ice if desired4 ,currant ,juice4--,take an ounce of currant juice or a tablespoonful of currant jelly4 ,over this pour a cupful of boiling water 7use cold water with the juice7 and sweeten to taste4 ,lemonade4--,take the juice of one lemon or three tablespoonfuls of lemon juice2 add from one to three tablespoonfuls of sugar and a cupful 7six ounces7 of cold water4 ,serve with cracked or shaved ice if desired4 #fej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,syrup for ,cough of ,long ,standing4--,five cents worth of flax seed1 a little rock candy1 two tablespoons of best brandy and a lemon makes the finest cough syrup in the world4 ,steep flaxseed a short time1 strain and add rock candy to sweeten1 then juice of one lemon and the brandy4 ,one physician says it is as good as anything he can put up4 ,syrup of ,lemons for ,fever ,cases and to ,disguise the ,taste of ,bad ,medicines4--,boil for ten minutes a pint of lemon juice1 strain1 add two pounds of brown sugar and dissolve4 ,when cold add two and one-half ounces of alcohol4 ,a fine addition to drinks in fever cases and good to disguise the taste of medicines4 ,lemonade4--,pare the rind from one lemon1 cut the lemon into slices1 and place both in a pitcher with an ounce of sugar4 ,over this pour a pint of boiling water and let it stand until cold4 ,strain and serve with cracked ice4 ,albuminzed ,lemonade4--,shake together a cupful of water1 two teaspoonfuls of lemon juice1 two teaspoonfuls of sugar1 and the white of an egg4 ,serve at once4 ,orangeade4--,cut the rind from one orange2 over the rind pour a cupful of boiling water2 then add the juice of the orange and a tablespoonful of sugar2 cool1 strain1 and serve with shaved ice if desired4 ,if this is too sweet1 a tablespoonful of lemon juice may be added4 ,imperial ,drink4--,add a teaspoonful of cream of tartar to a pint of boiling water2 into this squeeze the juice of half a lemon1 or more if desired2 sweeten to taste and serve cold4 ,this drink is most useful in fevers and nephritis4 ,flaxseed ,tea4--,add six teaspoonfuls of flaxseed to a quart of water2 boil for half an hour2 cool1 strain1 sweeten1 and if desired flavor with a little lemon juice4 ,mulled ,wine4--,one-fourth of a cupful of hot water1 one-half inch of stick cinnamon1 two cloves1 a tiny bit of nutmeg1 one-half cupful of port 7heated7 two tablespoonfuls of sugar4 ,boil all the ingredients except the wine and sugar for ten minutes2 then add the wine and sugar1 strain1 and serve very hot4 ,grape ,juice4--,pluck ,concord grapes from the stem4 ,wash and heat them1 stirring constantly4 ,when the skins have been broken1 pour the fruit into a jelly bag and press slightly4 ,measure the juice and add one-quarter the quantity of sugar4 ,boil the juice and sugar together and then pour into hot bottles2 cork and seal with paraffin or equal parts of shoemaker's wax and resin melted together4 ,less sugar may be used4 ,,nursing ,,department #fea ,oatmeal1 ,barley or ,rice ,water4 ,from the ,grain3 ,use two tablespoonfuls of grain to a quart of water4 ,the grain should have been previously soaked over night or at least for a few hours4 ,when required for an emergency the soaking may be dispensed with and the grain boiled for five minutes instead4 ,the water in which the grain was soaked should be poured off and fresh water added before cooking4 ,the grain should be boiled for several hours1 water being added from time to time to keep the quantity up to a quart4 ,strain4 ,this makes a somewhat thin1 watery gruel4 ,from prepared flours3 ,various brands of prepared grain flours are on the market1 such1 for example1 as ,robinson's ,barley flour4 ,these are all somewhat similar in preparation4 ,from two rounded teaspoonfuls to a tablespoonful of the prepared flour is added to a pint of boiling water and this is boiled from fifteen to thirty minutes and then strained4 ,no previous soaking is required4 ,,cereals ,,and ,,cereal ,,gruels4 ,either the grain itself or the specially prepared flour may be used4 ,when the grains are used they should be spread on a clean table and all foreign substances removed4 ,if the whole grains be used1 it is well to wash them1 after picking them over1 with two or three changes of cold water4 ,cereals are best cooked in a double boiler4 ,the lower part should be filled about one-third full of water and1 if more is added during the soaking1 it should always be boiling hot4 ,the cereal should be boiled over the fire for ten or fifteen minutes4 ,the water should be boiled first and then salted4 ,the cereal is added gradually and the whole stirred to prevent it from burning4 ,it should then be placed in the double boiler and steamed until thoroughly cooked4 ,cereals1 like other starchy foods1 require thorough cooking4 ,most recipes allow too short a time4 ,oatmeal1 especially1 should be mentioned4 ,it develops a better flavor if cooked for three hours or more1 and is better when it is prepared the day before and reheated when used4 ,it should be just thin enough to pour when taken out of boiler1 and when cooled should form a jelly4 ,any cereal mush may be thinned with water1 milk or cream and made into a gruel1 or the gruel may be made directly from the grain or flour4 ,gruels should be thin1 not too sweet nor too highly flavored1 and served very hot4 ,milk gruels should be made in a double boiler4 ,gruels can be made more nutritious by the addition of whipped egg1 either the white or yolk or both1 and the various concentrated food products4 ,when cereal flours are used1 the flour should be rubbed to a smooth paste with a little cold water and added slowly to boiling water1 stirring constantly until it is thoroughly mixed4 #feb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,length ,,of ,,time ,,to ,,cook ,,cereals4 ,cornmeal mush3 ,boil #aj minutes1 then steam for #c hours or more4 ,oatmeal3 ,boil #aj minutes1 then steam for l-#a_/b hours or more4 ,irish oatmeal3 ,boil #aj minutes1 then steam for #h hours or more4 ,wheatena3 ,boil #aj minutes1 then steam for #aj hours or more4 ,gluten mush3 ,boil #cj minutes4 ,steamed rice3 ,steam for one hour4 ,boiled rice3 ,boil for twenty minutes or until soft4 ,arrowroot ,gruel4--,dissolve half a teaspoonful of sugar and a quarter of a teaspoonful of salt in a cupful of water and heat4 ,mix half a teaspoonful of arrowroot flour with a little water and add to the heated water4 ,boil for twenty minutes1 stirring constantly2 then add a cupful of milk1 bring to a boil1 strain1 and serve hot4 ,barley ,gruel4--,proceed as above1 using a tablespoonful of ,robinson's ,barley flour instead of arrowroot4 ,oatmeal ,gruel4--,as above1 but use oatmeal1 and boil for half an hour or longer before adding the milk4 ,farina ,gruel4--,proceed as in making arrowroot gruel1 using instead a tablespoonful of farina1 and boil ten minutes before adding the milk4 ,cracker ,gruel4--,brown the crackers1 and reduce to a powder by means of a rolling-pin4 ,add three tablespoonfuls of the powdered crackers to half a cupful of milk and half a cupful of boiling water2 cook for ten minutes2 then add one-fourth of a teaspoonful of salt and serve4 ,cornmeal ,gruel4--,take a tablespoonful of cornmeal and moisten with a little cold water4 ,stir this into a pint of boiling water to which a pinch of salt has been added4 ,cook for three hours in a double boiler1 or for thirty minutes directly over the fire4 ,in the latter case it must be stirred constantly4 ,gluten ,gruel4--,mix a tablespoonful of gluten flour with one-fourth of a cupful of cold water and stir this into one cupful of boiling salted water4 ,cook directly over the fire for fifteen minutes2 then add one clove and cook over boiling water for a half hour4 ,tapioca ,jelly4--,soak a cupful of tapioca of the best quality in a pint of cold water for two hours2 when soft1 place in a saucepan with sugar1 the rind and juice of one lemon1 a pinch of salt1 and another pint of water2 stir the mixture until it boils2 turn into a mold and set away to cool2 if desired1 a glassful of wine may be added4 ,chestnut ,puree4--,one pound of chestnuts 7not horse-chestnuts7 are peeled1 and boiled in water until the second 7inside7 skin comes off easily4 ,the chestnuts are placed in a sieve until all the water drains off4 ,they are then washed in a dish and afterwards passed through a sieve4 ,melt three ounces of butter in a stew-pan on the fire1 add a little salt and sugar1--enough to cover the point of a knife1 and then the chestnuts4 ,stew them for half an hour1 stirring frequently2 pour in enough bouillon so that the mush does not get too thick4 ,,nursing ,,department #fec ,brown ,bread4--,take one-half cupful scalded milk1 one-half cupful of water1 one teaspoonful of salt1 one-half teaspoonful of butter1 one-half teaspoonful lard1 two tablespoonfuls of molasses1 one-half cupful of white flour1 sufficient graham flour to knead1 and three-quarters of a yeast cake dissolved in one-quarter of a cupful of lukewarm water4 ,prepare the same as white bread4 ,instead of graham flour1 equal parts of graham flour and white flour may be used in kneading4 ,whole ,wheat ,bread4--,dissolve a quarter of a yeast cake in a tablespoonful of lukewarm water4 ,pour half a cupful of hot water over half a cupful of milk and when lukewarm add the yeast and half a teaspoonful of salt4 ,to this add a cupful of whole-wheat flour and beat for five minutes4 ,cover and allow this to stand in a warm place for two hours and a half4 ,then add whole-wheat flour gradually1 mixing the mass until it can be kneaded4 ,knead until elastic2 shake and place in baking pans4 ,cover and allow to stand in a warm place until it doubles in bulk4 ,prick the top with a fork and bake for one hour4 ,the oven should not be as hot as for white bread4 ,cream-of-,tomato ,soup4--,one can tomatoes1 one-fourth teaspoonful soda1 one-half cupful of butter1 one-third cup of flour1 #c-a_/d teaspoonfuls of salt1 one-half teaspoonful of white pepper1 one quart of milk4 ,stew the tomatoes slowly one-half to an hour1 strain and add soda while hot2 make a white sauce and add the tomato juice4 ,serve immediately4 ,cream-of-,celery ,soup4--,one and one-half cupful of celery1 one pint of water1 one cupful of milk1 one cupful cream1 two tablespoonfuls of butter1 one-half cupful of flour1 one-half teaspoonful of salt1 one-eighth teaspoonful of white pepper4 ,cook the celery in the boiling water until very soft2 strain and add the hot liquid2 make a white sauce and cook until it is thick cream4 ,cream-of-,potato ,soup4--,three potatoes1 two cupfuls milk1 one-half cupful of cream1 yolks of two eggs1 one teaspoonful of salt1 pepper1 one-half teaspoonful of onion juice4 ,cook the potatoes until soft1 drain1 mash1 add the hot liquid1 and strain2 add the beaten yolks and seasoning4 ,cook in a double boiler until the egg thickens1 stirring constantly4 ,serve immediately4 ,oyster ,stew4--,one cupful of milk1 one pint of oysters1 one-fourth teaspoonful of salt1 one tablespoonful of butter1 pepper4 ,heat the milk4 ,cook and strain the oyster juice4 ,add the oysters1 which have been rinsed1 and cook until the edges curl4 ,add seasoning1 butter and hot milk4 ,serve at once ,this soup may be thickened with a tablespoonful of flour cooked in butter as for white sauce4 ,peptonized ,milk4--,cold ,process4--,mix milk1 water and peptonizing agents1 and immediately place the bottle on ice4 ,use when ordinary milk is required4 ,this is particularly suited for dyspeptics and individuals with whom milk does not1 as a rule1 agree4 ,the flavor of the milk remains unchanged4 #fed ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,peptonized ,milk4--,warm ,process4--,put in a glass jar one pint of milk and four ounces of cold water2 add five grains of extract of pancreas and fifteen grains of bicarbonate of soda4 ,after mixing thoroughly1 place the jar in water as hot as can be borne by the hand 7about #aae degrees74 ,this should be heated for from six to twenty minutes4 ,at the end of this time it may be placed upon ice until required4 ,the contents of one of ,fairchild's peptonizing tubes may be used in place of the pancreas extract4 ,if the milk is to be kept for any length of time1 it should be brought to a boil1 to prevent the formation of too much peptone1 which renders the milk bitter4 ,hot ,peptonized ,milk4--,mix together the usual peptonizing ingredients and add a pint of fresh cold milk2 after thoroughly shaking the bottle1 place it on ice4 ,when needed pour out the required amount1 heat it1 and drink it as hot as it can agreeably be taken4 ,if required for immediate use1 the ingredients may be mixed together in a saucepan and slowly heated to the proper temperature4 ,peptonized ,milk ,punch4--,in the usual milk punch recipes the specially peptonized milk may be used in place of ordinary milk4 ,take a goblet one-third full of finely crushed ice2 pour on it a tablespoonful of rum and a dash of curacao1 or any other liquor agreeable to the taste4 ,fill the glass with peptonized milk2 stir well1 sweeten to taste and grate a little nutmeg on top4 ,peptonized ,milk ,gruel4--,mix with a teaspoonful of wheat flour1 arrowroot flour1 or ,robinson's barley flour with half a pint of cold water4 ,boil for five minutes stirring constantly4 ,add one pint of cold milk and strain into a jar2 add the usual peptonizing ingredients1 place in warm water 7#aae degrees7 for twenty minutes1 and then put upon ice4 ,junket or ,curds and ,whey4--,take a half-pint of fresh milk2 add one teaspoonful of ,fairchild's ,essence of ,pepsin and stir just sufficiently to mix4 ,pour into custard cups and let it stand until firmly curdled4 ,it may be served plain or with sugar and grated nutmeg4 ,it may be flavored with wine which should be added before curdling takes place4 ,junket with ,eggs4--,beat one egg to a froth1 and sweeten with two teaspoonfuls of white sugar2 add this to a half-pint of warm milk2 then add one teaspoonful of essence of pepsin and let it stand until curdled4 ,milk ,punch4--,shake together in a lemonade-shaker a glass of milk1 a tablespoonful of rum1 brandy1 or good old whisky and two teaspoonfuls of sugar4 ,after it has been poured into a glass a little nutmeg may be grated over the top4 ,whey4--,take a half-pint of fresh milk heated luke-warm 7#aae degrees71 add one tablespoonful of essence of pepsin and stir just enough to mix4 ,when this is firmly coagulated1 beat up with a fork until the curd is finely divided and then strain4 ,for flavoring purposes lemon juice or sherry wine may be added4 ,,nursing ,,department #fee ,cream of ,tartar ,whey4--,add a heaping teaspoonful of cream of tartar to a pint of boiling water4 ,strain1 sweeten to taste1 and serve cold4 ,wine ,whey4--,cook together a cupful of milk and half a cupful of sherry wine4 ,as soon as the curd separates1 strain and sweeten4 ,this may be eaten hot or cold4 ,milk ,mixture4--,this is made of cream1 two parts2 milk1 one part2 lime water1 two parts2 sugar water1 three parts 7seventeen and three-fourths drams of milk sugar to a pint of water74 ,milk-and-,cinnamon ,drink4--,add a small amount of cinnamon to the desired quantity of milk and boil it4 ,sweeten with sugar and add brandy if desired4 ,albuminized ,milk4--,shake in a covered jar or lemonade-shaker1 a cupful of milk1 a tablespoonful of lime water and the white of an egg4 ,sweeten1 flavor as desired and serve at once4 ,milk-and-,cereal ,waters4--,a most valuable method of preparing milk for invalids with whom it disagrees is to mix equal parts of milk and thoroughly cooked barley1 rice1 oatmeal1 or arrowroot water and boil them together for ten minutes4 ,this may be served plain1 or flavored by cooking with it a cut-up raisin1 a sprig of mace1 or a piece of stick cinnamon1 which should be strained out before serving4 ,irish ,moss and ,milk4--,soak about two tablespoonfuls of ,irish moss for five minutes and wash thoroughly in cold water4 ,add to a cupful of milk and soak for a half an hour2 then heat slowly1 stirring constantly1 and then boil for ten minutes1 preferably in a double boiler2 strain1 pour into cups and cool4 ,this may be served while hot and may be rendered more nutritious by the addition of the white of an egg stirred into it just before serving4 ,eggs4--,eggs and all other albuminous food should be cooked at as low a temperature as possible in order to avoid rendering them tough4 ,soft-,cooked ,eggs4--,place in a pint of boiling water1 remove from the fire1 and allow to stand for eight or ten minutes4 ,if the egg is very cold to start with it will take a little longer4 ,hard-,cooked ,eggs4--,place in water1 bring to a boil and then set on the back part of the stove for twenty minutes4 ,eggs should be served as soon as cooked and the dishes should be warm and ready4 ,rules for ,custards4--,the eggs should be thoroughly mixed but not beaten light1 the sugar and salt added to these1 and the hot milk added slowly4 ,custards must be cooked over moderate heat2 if a custard curdles1 put it in a pan of cold water and beat until smooth4 ,custards should always be strained4 #fef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,soft ,custard4--,take a pint of milk1 the yolks of two eggs1 two tablespoonfuls of sugar1 and a pinch of salt4 ,mix all except the milk in a bowl4 ,heat the milk to the boiling-point and add1 stirring constantly4 ,as soon as mixed1 pour into the saucepan in which the milk has been heated and cook from three to five minutes1 stirring constantly until it thickens4 ,strain and pour into a cold bowl and flavor with from half to one teaspoonful of vanilla1 a teaspoonful or more of sherry1 or other flavoring material as desired4 ,custards may be cooked to advantage in a double boiler4 ,soup ,stock4--,to make stock1 use a chicken or several pounds of bones with some meat attached1 or a pound of lean meat and one quart of water4 ,cut-up vegetables may be added as desired4 ,for flavoring add a sprig of parsley and of celery1 a peppercorn1 a small onion1 and a scant teaspoonful of salt4 ,any of the flavoring vegetables may be omitted as desired or others added4 ,the meat should simmer for several hours1 until but half the quantity of water remains4 ,then add the other ingredients1 simmer half an hour longer1 strain and cool4 ,remove the fat4 ,chicken ,broth4--,take one pound of chicken and a pint of cold water4 ,clean the fowl1 cut it into pieces1 and remove the skin4 ,separate the meat from the bone and chop the meat very fine4 ,place with the bones 7if large they should be broken7 in the water and soak for an hour4 ,cook over hot water for four or five hours at a temperature of #aij degrees4 ,strain and add salt4 ,water must be added from time to time to keep the quantity up to a pint4 ,remove the fat4 ,if the broth is to be reheated use a double boiler4 ,meat ,broth3 ,beef1 ,veal1 ,mutton1 or ,chicken4--,cover one pound of chopped lean meat with one pint of water1 and allow it to stand for from four to six hours4 ,then cook over a slow fire for an hour until reduced to half the quantity4 ,cool1 skim1 pour into a jar and strain4 ,veal ,broth4--,pour a pint of water on a half-pound of finely chopped lean veal and allow it to stand for three hours4 ,boil for a few minutes1 strain and season with salt4 ,clam or ,oyster ,juice4--,cut the clams or oysters into pieces and heat for a few minutes in their juice4 ,strain through muslin and serve while hot4 ,in straining great care must be taken that sand does not pass through the muslin4 ,the juices should be diluted and may be frozen4 ,clam ,broth4--,wash three large clams very thoroughly1 using a brush for the purpose4 ,place in a kettle with a half a cupful of cold water4 ,heat over fire4 ,as soon as the shells open1 the broth is done4 ,strain through muslin1 season and serve4 ,mutton ,broth with ,vegetables4--,allow one pound of neck of mutton to each pint of water2 add carrots1 turnips1 onions1 and barley2 let all simmer together for three hours4 ,,nursing ,,department #feg ,mutton ,broth ,without ,meat4--,cook two shank-ends in a pint of cold water1 and vegetables as directed in the foregoing recipe2 simmer for three hours and strain4 ,beef ,tea4--,cut up a pound of lean beef into pieces the size of dice2 put it into a covered jar with two pints of cold water and a pinch of salt4 ,let it warm gradually and simmer for two hours1 care being taken that it does not at any time reach the boiling point4 ,beef ,tea with ,oatmeal4--,mix thoroughly one tablespoonful of groats with two of cold water2 add to this a pint of boiling beef tea4 ,boil for ten minutes1 stirring constantly1 and strain through a coarse sieve4 ,beef ,juice4--,broil quickly pieces of the round or sirloin of a size to fit the opening of a lemon squeezer4 ,both sides of the beef should be scorched quickly to prevent the escape of the juices1 but the interior should not be fully cooked4 ,as soon as they are ready pieces of meat should be squeezed in a lemon squeezer previously heated by being dipped in hot water4 ,as it drips the juice should be received into a hot wine glass2 it should be seasoned to the taste with salt and a little cayenne pepper1 and taken while hot4 ,cold ,beef ,juice4--,cover one pound of finely chopped lean beef with eight ounces of cold water and allow it to stand for eight or ten hours4 ,squeeze out the juice by means of a muslin bag2 season with salt or sherry wine and drink cold or slightly warmed4 ,it may be added to milk1 care being taken that the milk be not too hot before the juice is added4 ,raw ,meat ,juice4--,add to finely minced rump steak cold water1 in the proportion of one part of water to four parts of meat4 ,stir well together and allow it to stand for half an hour4 ,forcibly express the juice through muslin1 twisting it to get the best results4 ,beef ,essence4--,chop up very fine a pound of lean beef free from fat and skin2 add a little salt1 and put into an earthen jar with a lid2 fasten up the edges with a thick paste1 such as is used for roasting venison in1 and place the jar in the oven for three or four hours4 ,strain through a coarse sieve1 and give the patient two or three tablespoonfuls at a time4 ,american ,bouillon 7,american ,broth74--,place in a tin vessel that can be sealed hermetically alternate layers of finely minced meat and vegetables4 ,seal it and keep it heated in a water bath 7bainmaire7 for six or seven hours and then express the broth4 ,bottle ,bouillon4--,cut beef1 free from fat1 into squares4 ,place these in a stoppered bottle1 put the bottle in a basin of warm water1 heat slowly1 and boil for twenty minutes4 ,there will be about an ounce of yellowish or brownish fluid for each three-quarters of a pound of meat used4 ,the flavor is that of concentrated bouillon4 #feh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,methods of preparing raw beef4--,meat given raw should always be perfectly fresh and very finely divided4 ,scrape the meat with a sharp knife1 which will separate the coarser fibers4 ,if the resulting mass is stringy pass through a fine sieve4 ,this may be seasoned with salt and pepper and served on toast1 crackers or bread and butter4 ,it may be rolled into small balls and swallowed4 ,these may be flavored as desired4 ,they may also be slightly browned by rolling about rapidly in a hot saucepan1 care being taken not to change any but the outside of the ball1 and that but slightly4 ,scraped beef may be served as a liquid or semi-solid food4 ,mix it with an equal quantity of cold water until it is quite smooth4 ,place in a double boiler and cook until thoroughly heated1 stirring constantly4 ,add a little salt and pepper and serve at once4 ,this may be made thicker by adding less water4 ,raw-beef ,soup4--,this is made by chopping up one pound of raw beef and placing it in a bottle with one pint of water and five drops of strong hydrochloric acid4 ,this mixture is allowed to stand on the ice over night and in the morning the bottle is placed in a pan of water at #aaj degrees and kept at about this temperature for two hours4 ,it is then placed in a stout cloth and strained until the mass that remains is almost dry4 ,the filtrate is given in three portions daily4 ,if the taste of the raw meat is objectionable1 the meat may quickly be roasted on one side and the process completed in the manner previously described4 ,barley ,gruel with ,beef ,extract4--,one-half teaspoonful of ,soluble ,beef1 two cupfuls of hot water1 one tablespoonful of barley flour1 one saltspoonful of salt4 ,dissolve the beef in the hot water1 and mix the flour and salt together with a little cold water4 ,pour the boiling stock on the flour and cook for ten minutes4 ,strain1 and serve very hot4 ,beef ,broth with ,poached ,eggs4--,prepare the broth in the proportion of half a teaspoonful of ,soluble ,beef to one cupful of hot water and add a poached egg4 ,a ,nutritive ,drink for ,delicate ,women and ,children4--,this is made by mixing one-fourth to one-half teaspoonful of ,soluble ,beef1 five ounces of boiling water and one-half ounce of cream2 season with salt and pepper to suit the taste4 ,beef ,broth with ,grain4--,take one teaspoonful of ,soluble ,beef1 one quart of water1 one tablespoonful of rice1 and salt to taste4 ,dissolve the ,soluble ,beef in the hot water and add the well-washed rice4 ,simmer slowly until dissolved and absorbed by the rice1 adding more beef broth if too much boils away4 ,if not entirely dissolved the broth should be strained before using4 ,beef ,tea ,egg-,nog4--,this requires one-eighth teaspoonful of ,soluble ,beef1 one-half cupful of hot water1 one tablespoonful of brandy1 and a pinch of salt4 ,beat the egg slightly and add the salt and sugar4 ,dissolve the ,soluble ,beef in the hot water1 add to the egg and strain4 ,mix thoroughly1 adding wine1 and serve4 ,,nursing ,,department #fei ,chicken ,jelly4--,half a grown chicken should be well pounded1 and boiled in one quart of water for two hours until only a pint remains2 season and strain4 ,serve hot or place on ice1 where it will jelly4 ,veal-bone ,jelly4--,place ten pounds of veal bones and ten quarts of water or weak bouillon over the fire and bring to just a boil4 ,skim and add two pounds of barley and a little salt4 ,simmer for five or six hours and then strain4 ,if too thick dilute1 before serving1 with bouillon4 ,stir in the yolk of an egg in a cup and serve4 ,meat ,jelly4--,this is made by cooking good boneless1 lean beef on a water bath with a little water for sixteen hours or until it becomes gelatinized4 ,of the artificial preparations on the market for making bouillon the most reliable is ,leibig's ,extract of ,meat 7#aj3bej gm47 or ,cibil's ,bouillon 7one teaspoonfnl to #bej gm471 ,inaglio's ,bouillon ,capsules are also very convenient4 ,if it is desired to make a bouillon more nutritious one teaspoonful of meat peptone may be added4 ,jelly for ,dyspeptics4--,remove the skin and meat from one calf 's foot2 wash the bone and place in cold water on the stove2 when it begins to foam skim off the refuse which gathers on top4 ,after rinsing off the scum with cold water put the bones into a pot with one-quarter kilo of beef or half an old hen1 one-quarter liter of water1 and little salt1 and boil slowly for from four to five hours4 ,pour the jelly thus formed through a fine sieve and place overnight in a cellar4 ,next morning remove the fat and clarify the cold jelly by adding one egg with its shells mashed1 beating and stirring steadily4 ,then1 with the addition of a little cornstarch1 subject the whole to a temperature not over #fj degrees ,f41 or the white of the egg will curdle4 ,constantly beat and stir4 ,if the jelly begins to get grainy1 cover and let it cool until the white of the egg becomes flaky and separates4 ,then strain again several times until it becomes perfectly clear2 add #e gm4 of extract of meat1 pour the jelly into a mold1 and let it cool again4 ,the gravy from a roast may be utilized and is very palatable4 ,it must be stirred in while the mass is still warm and liquid4 ,this jelly is usually relished with cold fowl1 but spoils easily in summer2 it must therefore be kept on ice4 ,gluten ,bread4--,mix one pound of gluten flour with three-fourth of a pint or one pint of water at #he degrees4 7,with some of the prepared flours--,bishop's1 for example--no yeast is required74 ,as soon as the dough is mixed put it into tins and place them immediately in the oven2 should be made into small dinner rolls and baked on flat tins4 ,the loaves take about one and one-half hours to bake1 and the rolls three-fourths of an hour4 ,either are easily made4 ,the addition of a little salt improves the bread4 7,when any special brand of flour is used1 the directions that accompany it should be followed closely74 #ffj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,a ,,general ,,description ,,of ,,the ,,four ,,leading ,,schools ,,of ,,medicine3 ,,allopathy1 ,,homeopathy1 ,,osteopathy ,,and ,,eclecticism4 ,,allopathy4--,literally the word ,allopathy means other suffering1 from the ,greek allos meaning other1 and pathos meaning suffering4 ,a more liberal translation would be1--other methods of treating suffering4 ,the term was first used during the latter part of the eighteenth century by ,hahnemann1 the founder of the ,homeopathic ,school1 to distinguish the ordinary or regular practice of medicine as opposed to ,homeopathy4 ,notwithstanding the comparatively recent origin of the term1 however1 the methods and theories of ,allopathy are based empirically upon the results of the practice of medicine since the time of ,galen1 and logically upon the scientific facts disclosed by modern research and study4 ,in its broad and popular sense1 ,allopathy is the preservation of health and the treatment of disease by the use of any means that will produce a condition incompatible with the disease4 ,the application of the theories and methods of this old school necessitates a thorough knowledge of anatomy1 pharmocology1 pathology1 bacteriology1 physiology and other sciences4 ,at the present time much stress is also laid upon the means for the prevention and the eradication of diseases and their causes4 ,the inefficiency of drugs is recognized and besides the articles of the ,materia ,medica the regular physician makes use of antitoxins1 vaccines1 surgery1 electricity1 baths1 etc41 in treating diseases4 ,everyday examples of their methods may be seen in the use of quinine in ,malaria1 antitoxins in ,diphtheria and vaccines in ,smallpox1 etc4 ,,homeopathy4--,this school was founded by ,hahnemann1 who lived in ,germany over a hundred years ago4 ,everyone now admits that he was a great scholar4 ,in translating a materia medica he was very much struck with the article on cinchona1 where it seemed to state that taken continuously in large doses it would produce all the indications of ague4 ,he tested other remedies in the same way and finally announced his law ,similia ,similibus ,curantur4 ,definition given by a ,medical ,dictionary of ,homeopathy4--,a system of treatment of disease by the use of agents that1 administered in health1 would produce symptoms similar to those for the relief of which they are given4 ,for instance1 ipecac given in large doses1 will produce certain kind of vomiting4 ,if the same kind of vomiting1 with the other symptoms agreeing1 occurs in disease ipecac would be given for the trouble4 ,,leading ,,schools ,,of ,,medicine #ffa ,but if the vomiting was produced by ipecac1 that same medicine would not be given to stop it1 but treatment given for an over dose of the drug1 ipecac4 ,according to the principles of ,homeopathy a medicine is selected which possesses the power 7drug diseases7 of extinguishing a natural disease by means of the similitude of its alterative qualities1 7similia similibus curantur72 such a medicine administered in simple form at long intervals1 and in doses so fine as to be just sufficient without causing pain or debility1 to obliterate the natural disease through the reaction of vital energy4 ,a great many medicines are used in this way by all schools1 but the regular school claims it is not an universal law4 ,some homeopathic doctors claim that the antitoxin treatment for diphtheria1 etc4 is an application of the homeopathic law4 ,the poison that produces the diphtheria is taken and from this by a thorough and precise process the serum is made and injected into the body of a person who has diphtheria4 ,hydrophobia is successfully treated in the same way4 ,a homeopathic doctor has a right to use any sized doses he wishes1 but he claims experience has proven that large doses are not often necessary and that the medicine usually acts better attenuated4 ,,eclecticism4--,an eclectic physician is a member of a school or system that claims to select that which is good from all other schools4 ,this school uses very few mineral remedies1 but uses many vegetable remedies4 ,they have introduced a great many vegetable remedies into medical practice and very many of them are useful4 ,the homeopathic school has benefited very much by the experience of the eclectic system4 ,this school uses remedies in large and small doses4 ,many of them use the homeopathic attenuated drugs4 ,,osteopathy4--,the name ',osteopathy' is made up of two ,greek words3 ',osteon1' which means 'bone1' and 'pathos1' which means suffering 7to suffer74 ',pathy1' our ,english equivalent for this word1 by usage has come to mean a system of treatment for suffering or disease4 ,hence1 viewed strictly from its derivation1 this term1 ,osteopathy1 would carry only the meaning of bone suffering1 'bone disease' or 'bone treatment4' ,definition4--,osteopathy is that science of treating human ailments which regards most diseases as being either primarily produced or maintained by an obstruction to the free passage of nerve impulses or blood and lymph flow1 and undertakes by manipulation to remove such obstruction so that nature may resume her perfect work4 #ffb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,explanation4--,while it is a distinctive theory of osteopathy that disease conditions1 not due to a specific poison1 are traceable to mechanical disorder in the body1 or some part of it1 and that the correction of such disorder is not only the rational treatment1 but is necessary to the restoration of a permanent condition of health1 yet as a palliative treatment appropriate manipulations are occasionally employed to stimulate or inhibit functional activity as conditions may require4 ,osteopaths also employ such rational hygienic measures1 common to all systems of healing1 as has been proven of undoubted value1 and take into account environmental influences1 habits and modes of life1 as affecting the body in maintaining or regaining health4 ,the ,american ,school of ,osteopathy is located in ,kirksville1 ,missouri4 ,the course of study required is of three years duration1 of nine months each1 and the degree of ,d4 ,o4 7,doctor of ,osteopathy7 is given to the graduates4 ,,operations4 ,there has been a great change in regard to operations among the laity of late years4 ,there is much less opposition and prejudice4 ,the people are being educated to the necessity for operating in many diseases4 ,a great deal of the opposition was due to the doctors themselves4 ,there have been doctors who would operate at every opportunity4 ,some doctors could not treat a woman for diseases of the womb and ovaries without suggesting that an operation was necessary4 ,there have been a great many healthy organs removed1 or at least organs that could have been saved by proper treatment4 ,fortunately such doctors are becoming less in number and there is more discrimination being used4 ,on the other hand there has also been too much conservatism4 ,many persons have spent years in suffering who could have been relieved by an operation4 ,years ago a person suffering from terrific attacks of gall stone colic continued to suffer all their natural life4 ,now an operation is performed and relief is obtained at very little risk to life4 ,the same is true of cancers1 tumors1 etc4 ,these1 if taken early1 can be removed safely and successfully in very many cases and lives saved and suffering relieved4 ,if an operation is needed the family should go to their family physician1 in whom they have confidence4 ,he can do the operation or direct the family as to what surgeon to choose4 ,bad results of operations are1 sometimes1 due to the operator4 ,it is the duty of the family to choose a competent and honest surgeon4 ,there are plenty of them all over the world1--and very few competent surgeons operate simply for the money they receive4 ,as a rule they earn all and more than they are paid4 ,there are more surgeons today than ever and they are also more competent1 for our medical schools prepare them in the hospitals for that kind of work4 ,,operations #ffc ,the surgeons connected with our hospitals1 public and private1 are doing a great work in relieving the ills of humanity1 others in private practice are doing great work4 ,here and there one is found who operates only for the money1 but persons who employ such a doctor are usually entitled to the results they receive4 ,your family physician1 even if he is not a surgeon1 is the best person to consult when an operation may be necessary4 ,he will send you to some honest and competent man4 ,operations usually should be performed as early as possible4 ,in malignant disease the operation must be done early4 ,this applies to cancers of the lip1 face1 tongue1 breast1 womb1 ovaries1 stomach and the abdominal cavity4 ,then again1 operations are far less dangerous now than before the days of aseptic and antiseptic surgery4 ,cleanliness on the part of the surgeon1 nurses and patient is the first law of success in all operations4 ,any case that becomes infected through fault of the surgeon or attendants is no longer looked upon as a thoroughly successful operation1 even though the patient recovers4 ,as in other branches of medicine1 there are now many specialists in surgery4 ,in the major operations it is best to employ a specialist1 but in the minor cases the family doctor should be competent4 ,if he does not care to perform the operation himself he can advise and direct you in selecting a competent surgeon4 ,always seek his advice early2 do not wait until the patient is weak or dying before you decide to allow the operation1 as then the chances are it cannot help4 ,if you are in doubt as to the necessity of the operation consult more than one surgeon4 ,there is a possibility of a wrong diagnosis in some cases4 ,,special ,,operations4 ,,adenoids4--,should be removed early when they obstruct the breathing4 ,in another part of the book the reasons are given4 ,the same advice is given for tumors and malformations in the nose passages4 ,such conditions should not be allowed to go on until the parts are permanently deformed or diseased4 ,these operations are done very frequently and successfully now1 and many people are saved years of worry and suffering4 ,for more extended account see department of nose and throat4 ,,appendicitis4--,there has been a great deal of discussion about this disease4 ,it is no doubt true that many healthy appendices have been removed1 but it is also true that many lives have been saved by operation4 ,there is more discrimination now than formerly in this disease4 ,blood tests1 etc41 aid in telling when an operation is necessary in acute cases4 ,there is very little danger in a chronic case if the operation is done during the interval of the attacks4 ,,cataract4--,the operation for this trouble is gloriously successful and the blind are daily recovering their sight through this operation4 ,,mastoid4--,operations on the ,mastoid cells are frequently performed now and save many lives4 ,when there is swelling behind the ear or there is much pain there a careful examination should be made4 ,chronic cases of ,mastoid disease usually demand this operation4 #ffd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,ovaries1 ,,tumors ,,of ,,the4--,the operation for tumors is very successful4 ,if the ovary is simply enlarged by congestion1 medicine will frequently reduce it2 but when the enlargement is due to a tumor1 it should be removed if it continues to enlarge4 ,sometimes there is cancer of the ovary4 ,if so1 it should be operated upon early4 ,tumors of the womb1 such as fibroids1 are often observed4 ,they sometimes require removal if they grow large4 ,the symptoms will indicate when an operation is needed4 ,these tumors often grow so large as to necessitate the removal of the womb4 ,,perineum ,,and ,,cervix4--,the perineum and cervix are sometimes torn during labor and should be immediately repaired4 ,the perineum is the support for the organs of generation and if it is not solid the ovaries1 tubes1 womb and vagina will sag and fall4 ,neglect of this simple operation at the proper time results in backaches1 headaches1 etc4 ,many women have suffered for years and doctored for other complaints when proper attention to the real trouble would have saved all that expense and pain4 ,your physician should be requested1 in advance1 to attend before he leaves to any laceration that may occur during labor4 ,at this time it causes little or no pain4 ,if postponed until next day or later it would be painful and require an anesthetic4 ,many cases of cancer are caused by neglected lacerations4 ,,piles4--,it is often necessary to operate both for external and internal piles4 ,the result is usually complete relief and cure4 ,,cancers4--,cancers should be operated on early4 ,a sore on the womb1 lip or tongue1 or lump on the breast that continues for a little time without getting better1 is dangerous4 ,it may soon spread in the surrounding tissue and general system4 ,operations on the womb and breast1 performed in time1 are very successful4 ,such tumors or sores should not be neglected4 ,a lump in the breast should be examined early4 ,the womb should be examined if there is a discharge from the vagina that continues4 ,in such a case the family doctor can determine what should be done4 ,a sore on the lip1 tongue1 face1 etc41 that continues and refuses to heal should cause suspicion and be shown to a physician4 ,,pleurisy4--,water in the chest sometimes follows pleurisy4 ,this1 if not absorbed1 must be drawn off and is quite easily done4 ,after some cases of pneumonia the lung does not clear up properly and pus forms in it4 ,an operation is sometimes necessary to evacuate it4 ,this should be performed before the patient becomes very much exhausted4 ,some people allow it to continue too long and thus lessen the chances of recovery when an operation is at last performed4 ,,squint4--,there is no need for any person being cross-eyed if attention is early given to the trouble4 ,sometimes properly fitted glasses will correct this trouble1 but an operation is often necessary and is very successful and not serious or painful4 ,,operations #ffe ,,tracheotomy ,,and ,,intubation4--,the operation of tracheotomy1 opening of the wind-pipe1 is performed where there is choking from a foreign body in the wind-pipe or when it has become suddenly closed in diseases such as croup and diphtheria4 ,it is always an emergency operation and is only resorted to when it is evident that unless severe measures are taken the patient will choke to death4 ,intubation is more frequently practised in disease when the breathing has become difficult owing to the growth of membrane in the larynx4 ,a tube of the proper size is placed in the wind-pipe and allowed to remain there until the disease has lost its force and the membrane no longer obstructs the air passage4 ,this tube allows the patient to breathe freely as it furnishes an opening for the air and an attendant notices the change immediately4 ,intubation should be performed before the patient has become weak4 ,,tonsils4--,a person who is subject to enlarged tonsils should watch them carefully4 ,if they contain pus for any length of time they should be removed1 for they not only obstruct the breathing1 but are a menace to the health4 ,enucleation is usually the best method of removal4 ,enucleation means the operation of extracting a tumor in entirety after opening its sac1 but without further cutting4 ,removal of the tonsils is a simple operation1 usually not requiring the use of anesthetics and most physicians advise the removal of an enlarged or troublesome tonsil4 ,,calculi ,,or ,,stones4--,calculi or stones are removed from the gall bladder1 gall ducts1 kidneys1 ureter and bladder by operations1 when it has been ascertained that the patient cannot pass them4 ,many physicians prefer to locate the calculus by use of the ,x-rays before deciding to operate1 and there can be no doubt as to the wisdom of this4 ,in these1 as in all operations1 success depends largely upon the general condition of the patient4 ,they are not considered dangerous operations1 but the final decision as to their necessity should rest1 in each case1 with a competent physician or surgeon4 ,,kidneys1 ,,stomach1 ,,prostate1 ,,etc4--,little can be said in this brief paragraph concerning the many operations that are now performed upon the different organs4 ,what applies to one applies1 in general1 to all4 ,operations are now performed1 and successfully1 for pus in the kidney1 floating kidney1 etc4 ,ulcers and cancers are removed from the stomach and reproductive organs4 ,in some cases it has been necessary to remove the organs in their entirety4 ,pieces of the intestines have been removed with gratifying results in cases of ulcers and injuries4 ,enlarged prostate nearly always necessitates an operation before relief can be expected4 ,it is impossible here to say much concerning the chances for recovery in each individual case1 since they are decided by the strength and temperament of the patient1 the care and skill of the surgeon and nurses1 and whether the patient has submitted to the operation soon enough in the course of the disease4 ,let it suffice here to say that the majority of the above-mentioned operations are successful and result in the relief and often the complete recovery of the patient4 #fff ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,the ,,hot ,,springs ,,of ,,arkansas4 ,government ,ownership4--,the ownership and control of the ,hot ,springs of ,arkansas by the ,united ,states ,government is absolute1 and its endorsement of them for the treatment of certain ailments is unequivocal4 ,after due investigation1 congress took possession of the springs in the year #ahcb1 and it retained around them a reservation ample to protect them from all encroachments1 ,it was the first ,national park reservation of the country4 ,they are set apart by this act as ,a ,national ,sanitarium for all time1 and dedicated to the people of the ,united ,states to be forever free from sale or alienation4 ,the ,army and ,navy ,hospital at ,hot ,springs4--,in the year #ahhc the ,united ,states ,government built a hospital known as the army and navy hospital at ,hot ,springs1 ,arkansas1 on the ,southwestern slope1 near the base of ,hot ,springs mountain1 since which time the soldiers and sailors of the army and navy have been sent there for treatment for such ailments as the waters may reasonably be expected to cure1 or relieve4 ,in his circular for the guidance of the officers of the army in sending the sick there1 the surgeon-general of the ,united ,states enumerates the ailments for which the sick should be sent to the army and navy hospital at the ,hot ,springs4 ,it says1 ,relief may be reasonably expected at the ,hot ,springs in the following conditions3 ,in the various forms of gout and rheumatism after the acute or inflammatory stage2 neuralgia1 especially when depending upon gout2 rheumatism1 metallic1 or malarial poisonings1 paralysis1 not of organic origin2 the earlier stages of locomotor ataxia2 chronic ,bright's disease 7early stages only71 and other diseases of the urinary organs2 functional diseases of the liver2 gastric dyspepsia1 not of the organic origin2 chronic diarrhea2 catarrhal affections of the digestive and respiratory tracts2 chronic skin diseases1 especially the squamous varieties1 and chronic conditions due to malarial infection4 ,approved1 ,,geo4 ,h4 ,,torney1 ,surgeon-,general ,u4 ,s4 ,army4 ,j4,m4 ,,dickerson1 ,secretary of ,war4 ,privileges of ,ex-,soldiers of the ,civil and ,spanish-,american ,wars4--,honorably discharged soldiers of thc ,civil war1 and the ,spanish-,american war1 can obtain admission to the army and navy hospital at ,hot ,springs in the following manner1 and under certain conditions3 ,first4--,write to the ,surgeon-,general1 ,united ,states ,army1 ,washington1 ,d4 c41 for blank applications and instructions4 ,second4--,upon receiving the blank application1 fill it out properly1 and return it to the ,surgeon-,general1 when1 if there is room in the hospital1 he will forward to the applicant papers entitling him to admission to the hospital4 ,the conditions are that such ex-soldier shall pay forty cents per day during the period he remains at the hospital4 ,such payment entitles him to board1 lodging1 baths1 medical treatment and medicine4 ,,hot ,,springs ,,of ,,arkansas #ffg ,free ,baths for the ,indigent ,people of the ,united ,states4--,by act of congress approved ,december #afth1 #ahgh1 the government maintains a free bath house for the indigent people of the ,united ,states of both sexes4 ,no baths will be supplied except on written applications made on blanks furnished at the office of the bath house1 making full answer to the questions therein propounded3 then if the applicant is found to be indigent1 in accordance with the common acceptations of the word1 the manager will issue a ticket good for twenty-one baths1 which may be reissued on the same application if necessary4 ,the daily average of baths given at the free bath house for the year #aiji was more than six hundred4 ,the government is very broad and liberal in construing the meaning of the word indigent2 and the fact that the applicant for free baths has some property1 seems not to act as a bar to the privilege of free baths4 ,ninety per cent of the patients admitted to the ,army and ,navy ,hospital are either cured or relieved4 ,taking into consideration the large number of old civil war veterans treated at the hospital1 whose ailments have become chronic1 this is a very remarkable showing4 ,physicians' and ,medical ,regulations4--,the ,united ,states ,government1 through the interior department1 regulates and controls the practice of medicine in connection with the hot waters4 ,a local federal medical board passes on the applications of physicians who wish to prescribe the hot waters4 ,all who meet the requirements of the board are placed on the accredited list4 ,copies of this list are hung in all the bath houses and only those whose names appear thereon are permitted to prescribe the hot waters4 ,for the benefit of visitors these lists are also kept at the office of the superintendent of the reservation near the ,army and ,navy ,hospital4 ,these regulations apply only to those who take medical treatment4 ,others get the baths without formalities of any kind4 ,in addition to the ,army and ,navy hospital and the government free bath house1 there are twenty-five bath houses operated by private parties1 eleven of which are situated along the western base of ,hot ,springs mountains on the government reservation1 and fourteen are on private property at various other points throughout the city4 ,the relations of all the bath houses to the government are the same4 ,they each pay the water rental to the ,interior ,department of the ,united ,states4 ,the government's interests are looked after by a superintendent of the reservation1 who is appointed by the ,president of the ,united ,states4 ,he has charge of all improvements going on1 on the reservation and enforces all government rules and regulations concerning the bath houses4 #ffh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,cost of ,living at ,hot ,springs4--,hot ,springs is not located in a good agricultural section1 and it is not a manufacturing city2 therefore1 the boarding and lodging of visitors is their only source of income4 ,upon nearly every house in the city is displayed the notice that board is furnished1 or furnished rooms are for rent1 with or without light housekeeping4 ,a few places furnish board and lodging for #d4ej per week2 the most general charge1 however1 is from #e4jj to #f4jj per week4 ,renting rooms1 arranged for light housekeeping1 is the cheapest method of living at ,hot ,springs4 ,the above prices are intended to show the minimum cost of living4 ,where to obtain additional reliable information relating to baths1 board1 etc41 at ,hot ,springs1 ,arkansas4--,first4 ,apply to the superintendent of the ,united ,states reservation1 corner of ,central and ,reserve ,avenues1 ,hot ,springs4 ,second4 ,the business men of the city have an organization known as the ,business ,men's ,league1 which is intended and prepared to furnish reliable information by letter or personal application to the secretary and managers of the ,business ,men's ,league4 ,persons visiting ,hot ,springs should not rely upon advice1 information1 or propositions from strangers either on the train or in the city4 ,,medical ,,uses ,,of ,,some ,,common ,,household ,,articles4 ,,salt 7,sodium ,chloride74--,this common household article is used in a great many different ways4 ,in cooking it is used to season foods4 ,the absence of salt gives rise to a bad state of the system1 with the formation of intestinal worms4 ,if used too freely1 it produces in some persons excess of blood and corpulency4 ,salt renders the food more palatable in many instances and thus increases the flow of the gastric juice4 ,salt increases the flow of saliva also4 ,for pin-worms1 solution of salt injected is often effective4 ,constipation4--,one teaspoonful to a glass of water taken on arising is very good for some people troubled with constipation4 ,for dyspepsia it tones the stomach and aids in digestion in some cases4 ,salt alone in teaspoonful doses will produce vomiting and is good after a spree or to empty the stomach in convulsions and poisoning4 ,mustard given with it makes it more effective4 ,a salt solution is frequently injected into the rectum to keep up the strength after operating and it is also frequently put into the breast for same purpose4 ,a gargle and astringent in sore throat4 ,for this purpose it is often of use and successful4 ,taken dry in teaspoonful doses it is often given in bleeding from the lungs4 ,it is often used as an antiseptic to cleanse sores and wounds4 ,teaspoonful to a half pint of water4 ,on bites of insects strong salt water or applied dry is often very good4 ,in bites of snakes and animals dry salt applied freely upon the wound is often of value4 ,it draws away some of the poison and also helps to burn out and cleanse the wound4 ,fomentations4--,used in this way it is good for sprains and bruises4 ,baths4--,one pound of salt to four gallons of water forms a suitable salt water bath acting as a tonic and excitant to the skin4 ,,medical ,,uses ,,of ,,common ,,articles #ffi ,ague4--,homeopathic doctors claim that salt in the attenuations will cure some cases of ague4 ,abuse of ,salt4--,too much use of salt will cause a great many troubles4 ,it produces a peculiar eruption on the skin1 sore eyes1 etc4 ,want of ,salt4--,domestic animals need it and may die for the want of it4 ,some animals may become sterile if deprived of it4 ,,lemon4--,lemons1 owing to their pleasant flavor and agreeable acidity1 are very useful in a sick room4 ,the rind yields an oil of great fragrancy4 ,each lemon yields two to eight drams of acidulous juice and contains seven to nine per cent of citric acid1 besides phosphoric and malic acids1 in combination with potassa and other bases4 ,half an ounce of lemon juice should neutralize twenty-five grains of bicarbonate of potassium1 twenty grains of bicarbonate of soda or fourteen grains of carbonate of ammonia4 ,the rind of lemon when fresh1 besides the oil above mentioned1 contains a bitter crystalline glucoside4 ,hesperidin4--,uses4 ,lemon juice applied to the surface of the skin removes freckles1 moth spots1 sunburn1 pruritus1 and ink-stains4 ,internally4--,this is a very good remedy to cure scurvy4 ,it is a constant companion of sea-goers and scurvy is seldom seen when the regulation ration of lemon-juice is used regularly4 ,it also cures the scurvy skin trouble or the form of muscular pains felt in scurvy4 ,chronic ,rheumatism4--,in some cases several ounces of lemon-juice administered daily affords marked relief1 and it is also sometimes useful in acute rheumatism4 ,lemonade is a useful drink during convalescence1 as it increases the urine and reduces its acidity4 ,hot lemonade is useful as a sweating agent to break up colds in their beginning4 ,it satisfies the thirst and is very grateful to a stomach that is not normal4 ,it makes a very pleasant drink in many cases of sickness4 ,,onion 7,allium ,cepa74--,it is supposed that the onion is a native of ,hungary4 ,it is now found over the whole civilized world4 ,it contains a white1 acrid1 volatile oil holding sulphur in solution1 albumen1 much uncrystallizable sugar and mucilage1 phosphoric acid both free and combined with lime1 citrate of lime4 ,the ,spanish onion contains a large proportion of sulphur and thus may be satisfactorily used in those cases where sulphur is needed4 ,the action of the volatile oil enhances that of sulphur4 ,spanish onion boiled and eaten freely at bed-time is an excellent laxative4 ,moderately used the onion increases the appetite1 promotes digestion1 but in large quantities it causes flatulence1 uneasiness in the stomach and bowels4 ,the juice mixed with sugar is useful in cough1 colds1 and croup where there is little inflammation4 ,roasted or split it is excellent as a local application in croup1 tonsilitis and earache4 ,boiling deprives the onion of its essential oil4 #fgj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,soda 7,bicarbonate of ,soda74--,uses4 ,it is used in stomach fermentation and in sick headaches arising from this condition4 ,useful in acidity of the stomach4 ,good for gas in the stomach4 ,it is good as a local application to enlarged acute tonsils applied in powder4 ,it is also used in preparing different articles of food4 ,the best to get is the bicarbonate of soda at a drug store4 ,,sulphur4--,this is an important constituent in certain native mineral waters4 ,on the bowels it acts as a mild laxative4 ,it is very good in certain skin diseases and for itch in the form of an ointment it is often used4 ,it is useful in chronic acne1 and for lice1 itch1 barber's itch1 etc4 ,it is frequently used as a disinfectant after infectious diseases4 ,burning sulphur in a room destroys bed-bugs1 chicken lice1 etc4 ,,turpentine 7,terebinthina74--,uses4 ,it is a valuable counter-irritant in peritonitis1 bronchitis1 pneumonia1 lumbago1 pleurodynia1 etc4 ,turpentine stupes are frequently used in abdominal inflammation1 for flatulence and for bloating in typhoid fever4 ,it is a valuable constituent of a great many liniments4 ,used in excess it produces bloody urine1 painful urination and inflammation of the kidneys4 ,the free use of barley water1 hot bath and purgative relieve its bad effects4 ,,vaselin4--,under the name of ,petrolatum is sold a semi-solid substance derived from certain kinds of petroleum called cosmoline or vaselin4 ,it has very soothing powers and does not become rancid and is used as a soothing dressing in sores1 boils1 and skin affections4 ,it is frequently used as a base for ointments4 ,fluid or liquid petrolatum is much used now in the form of a spray in the treatment of acute and chronic catarrh and after irritant applications to the nasal cavities4 ,it is put up now in tubes and is much cleaner and purer4 ,it is very soothing and healing when used in this pure form4 ,,alcohol 7,spirit of ,wine74--,alcohol is a liquid composed of ninety-one per cent by weight of ethylic alcohol and of nine per cent by weight of water4 ,alcohol dissolves alkaloids1 fatty and resinous substances1 and is largely used as a menstruum in obtaining the active principles of drugs in an available form for administration4 ,it is the basis for spirits1 tinctures and elixirs2 spirits being solutions of volatile substances in alcohol2 tinctures1 solutions of active principles of plants1 generally obtained by maceration and percolation4 ,an elixir is a cordial flavored with orange and syrup1 used as a vehicle for other remedies and as a stomachic4 ,its action is very extensive4 ,it is used extensively in medical preparations4 ,it is a good application to prevent bed-sores4 ,the addition of one dram of alum to a pint makes it more effective4 ,hot applications relieve pain in face neuralgia1 cold in the face or toothache4 ,it is often used after bathing in full strength or diluted to rub on the body to prevent taking cold4 ,it stimulates the digestive organs1 nervous system and the circulation4 ,it is much used in snake-bite4 ,its constant use is a menace1 as all know4 ,it should never be taken for disease unless prescribed by a reputable physician4 ,,medical ,,uses ,,of ,,common ,,articles #fga ,,alum 7,alumen74--,dried alum is an astringent and mild burner for growths such as proud flesh4 ,the glycerite of alum is useful in tonsilitis or pharyngitis when it is not acute4 ,in solution it condenses tissue by coagulating their albumin and acts as an astringent4 ,uses of the ,strength4--,one dram to a pint of whisky and water aids in checking sweating in consumption when applied with a sponge4 ,it is a good injection for the whites4 ,a cotton plug soaked in alum often stops nosebleed by inserting it in the nostrils1 or a solution may be thrown or snuffed into the nostrils4 ,it is also good as a gargle for tonsilitis and sore throat4 ,emetic for ,croup4--,put a heaping teaspoonful in thirty-two teaspoonfuls of water or syrup and give a teaspoonful every fifteen minutes until vomiting is produced4 ,it is often used stronger when quick action is desired4 ,it is a mild astringent and thus used to check mucous discharges from the bowels1 etc4 ,burnt powdered alum is often used to destroy proud flesh4 ,,borax 7,sodium ,borate74--,this drug as it appears in commerce of ,america is derived entirely from natural deposits found on the shores of lakes of ,california and ,nevada4 ,this is purified4 ,action4--,it is antiseptic in its action4 ,it renders the urine alkaline4 ,gargle4--,it is used as a gargle in sore mouth and throat in dose of a dram to a pint of water4 ,it is very good used as a wash for fetid sweating1 especially of the feet4 ,it is often used in combination in catarrh of the nose4 ,it can be combined with soda for this purpose in dose of one dram of each to two pints of pure water and used in an atomizer4 ,,camphor4--,this is distilled from the wood and bark of the camphor tree1 cinnamomum camphora1 which grows chiefly in ,china and ,japan4 ,it should be kept in closed bottles4 ,uses4--,it is good for cold in the head in the early stages4 ,it may be snuffed up the nostrils in fine powder1 or put in boiling water and the fumes inhaled4 ,it is good used as a liniment in neuralgia1 stiff neck1 rheumatism and for boils and sores4 ,used in the form of camphor ice it is very good for sores1 cuts1 boils1 etc4 ,it is often of use to smell when one feels faint4 ,it is one of the ingredients in many liniments4 ,its external use as spirits of camphor is extensive4 ,,castor ,,oil 7,oleum ,ricini74--,this is derived from the beans of ,ricinis ,communis1 a plant in the ,united ,states4 ,action4--,it is bland and unirritating in its action as a purge and generally acts in four to five hours4 ,uses4--,it is used whenever irritant materials such as bad food1 putrid flesh1 decaying vegetables have been eaten1 to move the bowels4 ,it is good in diarrhea produced by above causes and others1 such as corn1 peanuts1 cherry stones1 berries4 ,it is apt to produce piles and constipation if used constantly4 ,it is often given in the form of capsules containing from one-fourth to one teaspoonful4 ,dip the capsules in water1 as this renders them slippery and are easily swallowed4 ,dose is from one to six teaspoonfuls4 #fgb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,olive ,,oil4 ,sweet ,oil 7,oleum ,olivae74--,this is expressed from the ripe fruit4 ,action and ,uses4--,it is a lubricant4 ,it is added to poultices as an emollient in pneumonia and skin diseases4 ,internally1 olive oil is nutritious and laxative1 and a purgative in infants in doses of one teaspoonful4 ,in adults it is a useful remedy in many irritant poisons1 excepting phosphorus4 ,it is given in large doses for gall stones1 three to six ounces at a dose4 ,,ginger 7,zingiber74--,ginger is the rhizome of ,zingiber ,officinale1 a plant of ,hindostan1 ,jamaica and other tropical countries4 ,action3 ,it is an agreeable carminative and stimulant1 in easing the secretions and stimulating the wavelike movement of the bowels4 ,it acts as an irritant to the bladder and urethra4 ,uses4--,it is put in laxative pills to prevent griping and to disguise the taste of the salines4 ,it is useful in dyspepsia of aged persons and also good in flatulence and diarrhea4 ,for menstrual cramps1 due to suppression from exposure to cold it is useful as a warm tea and also for colds4 ,it is also used in the spice plasters4 ,,honey 7,mel74--,this is a saccharine fluid deposited in combs by the honey bee 7,apis ,mellifica74 ,action3 ,it is slightly laxative and a pleasant article of food4 ,honey and water is used as a gargle and to relieve cough1 dryness of the mouth and fauces4 ,when used as a gargle it increases the secretion of the mucous membrane and so relieves the congestion4 ,it is apt to disorder the stomach when used too freely4 ,honey mixed with lemon juice and water is very good for a cough1 especially the tickling kind4 ,,lard 7,adeps74--,this is a common household article known to all4 ,it is frequently used as the basis for ointments and cerates and in domestic practice as a lubricant4 ,tincture benzoin added to it prevents it from becoming rancid4 ,it can be used in corrosive poisoning as an antidote except where phosporus and carbolic acid have been swallowed4 ,it is also used in preparing articles of food4 ,it has more penetrating power than petrolatum or vaselin4 ,washed lard1 beaten up with an equal quantity of lime-water1 and a few drops of oil of bitter almond1 thymol1 or carbolic acid added1 is splendid for burns2 stiffened with yellow wax it forms the simple ointment often used4 ,it softens the hard skin and reduces its heat1 when the natural secretion is suppressed4 ,it also softens and removes scabs and lessens and prevents the effect of irritant discharges4 ,the simple lard ointment relieves the intense heat and itching of the skin in scarlet fever4 ,dissolved and given in large doses it causes nausea and vomiting4 ,,medical ,,uses ,,of ,,common ,,articles #fgc ,,mustard 7,sinapis74--,mustard flour1 two tablespoonfuls to a glass of water1 acts as an emetic4 ,if given largely it produces violent gastritis1 and chronic gastritis is often set up by its constant use in excess4 ,it should not be used in acute dyspepsia and bowel irritation4 ,external3 ,it is applied for colic due to flatulence and for acute inflammation of different organs and is also good when applied to the nape of the neck in headache1 neuralgia1 etc4 ,lint soaked in limewater and olive oil relieves the excessive burning from the plaster4 ,mustard foot baths made by using one handful of ground mustard to half pail of hot water is useful in colds1 sleeplessness1 headache1 convulsions1 dysmenorrhea4 ,,cream ,,of ,,tartar 7,potassii bitartras74--,uses3 ,it is useful in kidney diseases to remove dropsy4 ,in large doses of four teaspoonfuls it acts as a watery purge4 ,it is useful where the urine is thick and alkaline to make it clear and normal4 ,it is sometimes combined in equal parts with epsom salts to move the bowels1 especially when an action on the kidneys is also necessary4 ,it is given in teaspoonful doses before breakfast for prickly heat2 it is cooling to the blood and is one of the old home remedies4 ,,vinegar 7,acetic ,acid74--,vinegar contains from six to seven per cent acetic acid4 ,dilute acetic acid contains six per cent pure acetic acid4 ,the pure or glacial acetic acid is a crystalline solid at #ei degrees ,f41 takes up moisture readily so should be kept in well stoppered bottles4 ,acetic acid is a strong corrosive poison2 if taken internally1 causes vomiting1 with intense pain1 followed by convulsions and fatal coma4 ,if the acid remains in the stomach for some time it may eat its way through the stomach wall4 ,in cases of poisoning by acetic acid1 milk or flour and water should be freely given and vomiting produced4 ,weak alkalies should also be given as antidotes4 ,glacial acetic acid is used as an application to cancer of the skin1 ulcers1 warts1 growths in the nose1 ringworm1 lupus 7,jacob's ,ulcer7 and other ulcerous growths4 ,vinegar or dilute acetic acid is given to check night sweats and to relieve diarrhea4 ,it is also used in treating painter's colic after the constipation has been relieved1 as an antidote to poisoning by caustic alkalies2 externally to prevent bed sores1 relieves headaches1 checks moderate bleeding from leech bites1 superficial wounds1 nosebleed and in post-partum hemorrhage4 ,it inhibits the growth of micro-organisms4 ,cases of catarrhal1 membranous and diphtheric croup are benefited by the vapor of vinegar diffused through the sick room4 ,a compress saturated in vinegar and placed over the nose until consciousness returns is recommended to prevent or relieve vomiting1 nausea and headache following the inhalation of chloroform4 #fgf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,unclassified ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,received ,too ,late to ,place in ,proper ,departments ,burns1 ,lime ,water and ,sweet ,oil for4--,put unslaked lime about the size of a hen's egg in three pints of water and strain2 add one cup of sweet oil1 shake and keep burn moist4 ,will heal without scar or scab4 ,this is highly recommended by physicians4 ,burns1 ,charcoal for4--,powered charcoal put on thick4 ,this gives quick relief1 ,it is an antiseptic poultice and keeps air from burned surface4 ,burns or ,scalds1 ,grated ,onions for4--,grate onions and mix two parts pulp with one part salt2 apply twice or three times a day1 changing as soon as onions are wilted4 ,the onions are very soothing and keep the air from the affected parts4 ,burns1 an ,easily ,prepared ,remedy for4--,spread pure lard1 or any unsalted grease over burned surface3 cover thickly with flour and wrap with soft cloth after pain has ceased4 ,remove the flour and spread again with lard or vaselin4 ,sprinkle over with boracic acid powder and wrap up4 ,this is an old tried remedy and one we all know to be good4 ,the grease helps to lessen the smarting1 while the boracic acid is a good antiseptic and keeps the air out4 ,bunions1 ,pulverized ,salt ,petre for4--,five cents worth of pulverized saltpeter put into a bottle with sufficient olive oil to nearly dissolve it4 ,shake well and apply to parts night and morning4 ,blisters from ,burns or ,scalds1 ,white of ,egg for4--,apply immediately the white of an egg4 ,keep the part from being exposed as much as possible to the air4 ,white of egg is soothing and forms a coating while blistered part is healing1 also protects it from air4 ,bites from ,insects1 ,simple ,remedies for4--,tolerably strong solution carbolic acid and water4 ,an onion cut in two and rubbed on will also do4 ,carbolic acid is an antiseptic2 onion is soothing and helps to draw out poison by acting as a poultice4 ,catarrh1 ,burnt ,alum for4--,burn alum and power finely or buy prepared burnt alum at the drug store and use as a snuff eight or ten times daily4 ,ten cents' worth will last a long time4 ,my mother used this remedy and believes that she has cured her catarrh entirely with it4 ,alum is an antiseptic1 is cleansing1 as well as an astringent remedy4 ,catarrh1 ,bad ,case ,cured by the following3 ,inhale fumes of iodine crystals4 ,this was given me by a friend1 who claimed it cured a bad case of catarrh4 ,use moderately4 ,,unclassified ,,mothers' ,,remedies #fge ,catarrh1 ,borax and ,camphor for4--,inhale three times daily equal parts of borax1 camphor and salt4 ,these ingredients should be powdered very finely and a pinch of the powder snuffed carefully several times a day4 ,this is a very simple but effective remedy4 ,catarrh1 ,pure ,lard for4--,take a bit of pure lard size of a pea and draw it up each nostril every evening4 ,it will require about a year of constant use4 ,the grease helps to keep the affected parts moist and relieves any congestion present4 ,anyone suffering with this disease should make it a point to use grease in some form every night4 ,it gives great relief4 ,cancer1 ,yellow ,dock ,root for4--,scrape narrow leaf yellow dock roots and steep in cream to make a salve and apply externally4 ,add a little alcohol if you wish to keep it for sometime4 ,colds4-- ,dover's ,powders #bj grains ,capsicum #ae grains ,camphor #aj grains ,quinine #be grains ,mix4 ,make up into about #bj capsules or powders4 ,take one every #b or #c hours4 ,this is recommended as a sure cure for colds4 ,keep bowels open with small doses of salts or oil4 ,coughs and ,colds1 ,mullein ,remedy4--,steep ,mullein leaves in fresh milk4 ,drink of it just before going to bed4 ,this makes a soothing drink4 ,cough ,syrup1 an ,easily ,prepared ,remedy for4-- ,fluid ,wild ,cherry ,bark #a_/b ounce ,compound ,essence ,cordial #a ounce ,white ,pine ,compound #c ounces ,dose3 ,take twenty drops every half hour for four hours and then from one-half to one teaspoonful three or four times a day1 children less according to age4 ,constipation1 ,bran as a ,cure for4--,take each night two dessertspoonfuls of bran4 ,take a spoonful at a time and chew it slowly and thoroughly and swallow4 ,this simple remedy has been known to cure cases of long standing if kept up faithfully for a while4 ,constipation1 an ,old ,tried ,remedy for4--,one ounce of cream of tartar and two ounces of salts2 pour quart of boiling water over mixture and stir till dissolved2 drain off and take a wineglassful every morning4 ,the cream of tartar is a good blood purifier and the salts carry off all impurities in the system and in that way relieve the constipation4 ,constipation1 an ,effective ,remedy for4--,chop fine a half-pound seeded raisins and one ounce of senna leaves together2 mix with a half ounce powdered sulphur in air-tight jar4 ,chew a piece the size of a walnut every night4 ,constipation1 ,baby1 ,juice from ,prunes for4--,give baby a teaspoonful of juice from cooked dried prunes whenever a laxative is needed4 ,this remedy will be found useful1 not only for infants1 but older children as well4 ,when old enough let them eat the pulp as well as the juice4 #fgf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,cramps1 ,turpentine for4--,a cloth dipped in turpentine and applied will relieve cramps in the limbs1 ,any one suffering with this difficulty will find the above treatment very beneficial4 ,croup1 ,quick ,cure for4--,a quantity of raw linseed oil should always be at hand in a family where the children are subject to croup4 ,it is an unfailing remedy1 and for quick results it beats anything else which can be given for that dread disease4 ,half a teaspoonful is a dose1 unless the child is choking very badly2 then give a teaspoonful4 ,it acts two ways4 ,in the first stage of croup1 where there is not much mucus1 it is loosened and carried off through the bowels4 ,in the second stage it causes vomiting1 but1 unlike ipecac1 it leaves no soreness of the throat as an after difficulty4 ,it is rarely necessary to give more than one dose1 when the child will get relief and go to sleep again4 ,this simple remedy is one that is within the reach of every mother1 and one that can be kept on hand at all times2 and1 while it is in the house the dreaded croup need cause no terrors4 ,croup1 ,salt ,water for4--,a handful of salt in a basin of cold water4 ,wring towel out of this solution and apply over the throat4 ,cover with warm flannel1 keep patient warm4 ,this simple but effective remedy has been known to give relief many times and has been thoroughly tried by a great many mothers4 ,chapped ,hands1 an ,inexpensive ,remedy for4--,one-fourth ounce gum tragacanth1 one-fourth ounce boracic acid1 one ounce glycerin1 one and one-half ounce alcohol1 five cents' worth best white rose perfume4 ,soak gum in pint of rain water for thirty-six hours2 let warm slowly until heated4 ,remove from the stove1 strain through a cheese cloth1 add the other ingredients1 stir well and bottle4 ,cholera ,infantum1 ,chickweed ,for4--,chickweed boiled and sweetened in milk4 ,this cured my daughter when an infant4 ,this recipe has been used by me and my mother and proved effectual4 ,the above remedy is an inexpensive one and easily prepared4 ,it will be found excellent for this trouble4 ,dog ,bite1 ,home ,treatment for4--,apply common salt4 ,salt eats and draws poison out4 ,use it freely4 ,drunkenness1 ,chocolate for4--,give patient all the chocolate he can or will eat4 ,this cured one man ,i know4 ,diphtheria1 a ,marine ,city ,mother ,gives the ,following ,cure ,for4--,one-fourth pound loaf sugar1 one-fourth pound gum kino1 one-fourth ounce alum2 put in a covered porcelain dish on stove in a quart of soft water4 ,simmer down to one pint1 gargle the throat every fifteen minutes1 or for small children use a swab4 ,bandage the throat with onion poultices2 this recipe has relieved when used as directed2 was used by my mother and proved effectual4 ,,unclassified ,,mothers' ,,remedies #fgg ,dropsy1 ,chestnut ,leaves for4--,a tea made of chestnut leaves taken freely instead of water4 ,these leaves can be purchased at any drug store in five-cent packages4 ,prepare the same as ordinary tea1 only stronger4 ,eczema1 ,lard and ,sulphur for4--,melt lard and sulphur4 ,when cool add a little alcohol to keep sweet4 ,this combination is very soothing to the parts affected4 ,eczema1 ,gasoline for4--,bathe the affected parts in gasoline2 be careful not to use the liquid where there is fire or lamps4 ,erysipelas1 ,antiseptic ,wash for4-- ,hyposulphite of ,soda #h ounces ,carbolic ,acid 7#bjj drops7 #c-a_/c drams ,soft ,water #a pint ,the above wash has very strong recommendations as a local application4 ,it was secured from a family that had used it at different times for twenty years4 ,the family seemed to be susceptible to erysipelas and this medicine had been used for three generations1 grandfather1 son and grandson4 ,in fact1 it was the only remedy that helped their case1 although many others had been tried4 ,the entire prescription would cost about fifteen cents4 ,fishbone1 ,choking from4--,raw egg1 taken soon as possible4 ,it helps to carry bone out of throat and is a remedy ready at hand4 ,goitre1 a ,good ,remedy for4-- ,iodine #a dram ,iodide of ,potassium #d drams ,soft ,water #d ounces ,apply night and morning4 ,rub on with feather or soft brush all around1 as well as immediately on the lump4 ,this is a counterirritant and often used for goitre4 ,goitre1 ,iodine for4--,blister with iodine4 ,heal with sweet cream1 paint and blister again4 ,this wore my sister's goitre away4 ,it took time but was worth it4 ,it should produce redness instead of a blister4 ,headache1 ,lemon ,juice and ,coffee for4--,a teaspoonful of lemon juice in a small cup of black coffee will relieve4 ,this is an old tried remedy and one that will be found beneficial4 ,inflammatory ,rheumatism1 ,salt ,petre and ,sweet ,oil for4--,one ounce salt petre pulverized1 one pint sweet oil4 ,rub parts affected4 ,ingrowing ,toenail1 ,home ,treatment for4--,cut a notch in the top of the nail with a penknife1 scrape the nail from base to top4 ,ingrowing ,toenail1 a ,good ,canadian ,remedy for4--,paint part under flesh with four parts caustic potash1 six parts warm water4 ,paint part and scrape with piece of glass or sharp knife4 ,repeat till thin enough to break off4 ,the caustic potash makes parts soft4 #fgh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,ingrowing ,toenail1 ,camphor for4--,cut part growing in with sharp knife and put camphor on intruding part4 ,this eases the pain and prevents second growth4 ,indigestion1 ,egg ,shells for4--,brown egg shells in oven and crush till very fine with a rolling pin1 then take a teaspoonful at meal times three times a day4 ,inflammation of the ,bowels1 a ,grandmother's ,remedy for4--,raw linseed oil and bean poultice4 ,use as hot as can be borne2 keep repeating until relieved4 ,this recipe has been used by my mother4 ,kidney ,trouble1 an ,easily ,prepared ,remedy for4--,steep plantain leaves into strong tea4 ,take half cup every night4 ,this has been found good for kidney trouble4 ,also good for ivy poisoning1 burns1 scalds1 bruises1 and to check bleeding2 pound leaves to a paste and apply to parts4 ,la ,grippe1 ,red ,pepper ,treatment from a ,canadian ,mother for4--,take a bottle of alcohol1 put enough red pepper in it so that when four drops are put in a half cup of water it is strong4 ,this is what ,i always break up my grippe with4 ,peppers thus prepared stimulate and warm up the stomach and bowels and increase the circulation4 ,rheumatism1 ,liniment ,sent ,us from ,gentleman in ,canada 7says he paid #g4jj for it74-- ,capsicum ,powdered #a ounce ,camphor #a_/b ounce ,oil ,hemlock #a_/b ounce ,spirits ,ammonia #a_/b ounce ,chloroform #a_/b ounce ,oil ,turpentine #a_/b ounce ,oil ,wormwood #a dram ,potassium ,nitrate #a dram ,add ,alcohol to make #ab ounces ,good ,liniment4--,sweet oil1 turpentine1 hartshorn1 equal parts4 ,keep corked4 ,liniment1 ,sprains1 ,etc4--,english ,black ,oil4 ,tanner's ,oil #a pint ,oil ,vitriol #a ounce ,spirits of ,turpentine #a ounce ,beef 's ,gall1 contents of #a gall ,put oil vitriol in tanner's oil1 let stand twelve hours and not cork tightly1 then add balance4 ,lumbago1 ,ointment for4-- ,vaselin #a ounce ,belladonna #ae grains ,salicylic ,acid #a dram ,sodium ,salicylate #a dram ,apply4 ,also good to rub on bunions4 ,,unclassified ,,mothers' ,,remedies #fgi ,neuralgia1 ,soothing ,ointment for4--,one ounce of laudanum1 baking soda to make paste4 ,apply to parts and cover with flannel4 ,its virtue is in its soothing and quieting action4 ,pain or ,rheumatism1 ,tansy and ,smartweed for4--,boil handful each of tansy and smartweed together till strong tea is made4 ,dip cloths in the hot tea and apply4 ,good local and quieting application4 ,pain1 ,horseradish ,poultice for4--,grate and make poultice4 ,apply to part where pain is4 ,makes a good drawing poultice and a counterirritant4 ,pains1 ,liniment to ,relieve4-- ,peppermint #a ounce ,oil of ,mustard #a_/b ounce ,vinegar #a pint ,white of one egg4 ,beat egg and stir all together4 ,pain1 ,vinegar and ,pepper for4--,hot flannel cloths wrung from vinegar1 to which a pinch of cayenne pepper has been added1 applied hot to any part of the body1 will relieve pain4 ,this is very good4 ,this remedy is always at hand and can be prepared quickly4 ,it will most always give relief4 ,palpitation of the ,heart1 ,salt ,baths for4--,stop drinking tea and coffee4 ,add sea salt to water when bathing4 ,this cured me and ,i have not been bothered for four or five years4 ,good when palpitation is due to nervousness4 ,piles4- ,extract ,belladonna #ae grain ,acetate ,lead #a_/b dram ,gum ,camphor #a dram ,gallic ,acid #ae grains ,acetanilid #bj grains ,vaselin #a ounce ,mix4 ,in protruding1 itching and blind piles this ointment will give almost instant relief2 if kept up several days it will promote a cure4 ,poison ,ivy1 ,buttermilk and ,salt ,heals4--,add considerable salt to buttermilk and bathe poisoned parts in it frequently4 ,poison ,ivy1 ,lead ,water and ,laudanum ,relieves4--,application of cold lead water1 made in proportions of two drams of sugar of lead1 half an ounce of landanum to half a pint of water and applied by means of cloths4 ,the patient should eat a cooling1 light diet and use a good saline cathartic1 such as rochelle salts1 etc4 ,poison ,ivy1 ,excellent ,cure for4--,copperas mixed with sour milk2 put in all the copperas the milk will dissolve4 ,i knew of a very bad case to be cured by this after a few applications4 ,care should be taken not to let it get on the clothing1 as it burns badly4 #fhj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,poisonous ,wounds1 ,ammonia ,application for4--,strong spirits of ammonia applied to the wounds of snake bite or rabid animals is better than caustic4 ,it neutralizes the poison and is an excellent remedy4 ,oak ,poison1 ,gunpowder and ,lard for4--,mix small quantity of gunpowder and lard and apply4 ,one application cured me4 ,this is an old1 tried1 standard remedy4 ,milk ,poison1 ,popular ,remedy for4-- ,yellow ,poplar ,bark #d ounces ,wild ,gooseberry ,roots #d ounces ,slippery ,elm ,bark #d ounces ,put in an earthern vessel with two quarts of water2 put over a slow fire and simmer to one pint1 then strain and add it to one gallon of the best rye whisky and give one wineglassful for the first dose1 and thereafter give two tablespoonfuls every two hours4 ,move the bowels by pink and senna tea4 ,poultice the bottom of the feet with blue flag swamp root mashed fine to the consistency of a poultice4 ,for the vomiting associated with the disease give one teaspoonful wild deer horn in a little water obtained by filing or grinding the horn of a wild deer4 ,as this is not always to be obtained1 a tablespoonful of pulverized chalk is good1 or a little cold tea may be given4 ,this recipe has been known to save many persons' lives1 when the doctors had given up in despair4 ,when the patient becomes sufficiently improved to warrant it1 the dose may be decreased1 but it should be taken quite a long time to kill the poison or counteract the poison in the system4 ,poor ,circulation1 ,alcohol ,rub for4--,rub vigorously night and morning with good whisky4 ,don't stop for a week or so after patient looks and feels well4 ,rubbing with alcohol would probably be preferred4 ,ruptures1 ,herb ,remedy for4--,make a poultice of lobelia and stramonium leaves1 equal parts1 and apply to part1 renewing as often as necessary4 ,this poultice acts by relaxing the muscles1 but in severe cases no application will do any good and the doctor should be consulted4 ,rheumatism1 ,mountain ,leaf ,tea for4--,tea made of mountain leaf taken frequently cures rheumatism4 ,rheumatism1 ,beef ,gall for4--,two beef galls in pint bottle1 fill bottle with whisky4 ,apply often4 ,salt ,rheum1 a ,well-,tried ,remedy for4--,teaspoonful of red precipitate to two tablespoonfuls of lard4 ,anoint the parts affected4 ,this recipe has been used by my mother and myself and proved effectual4 ,,unclassified ,,mothers' ,,remedies #fha ,snake ,bites1 ,simple ,poultice for4--,poultice of hops or salt and grease2 grease is to keep salt together4 ,hops are always kept to be used in berry season4 ,as a poultice it draws the poison out4 ,snake ,bites1 ,onions and ,salt for4--,good drawing poultice for snake bites is an onion and a handful of salt pounded together4 ,we also use this for a common poultice4 ,stings1 an ,old1 ,tried ,canadian ,remedy for4--,for the bee sting ,i put soda on and dampen it with honey4 ,an old-time remedy and seems to do the work4 ,soda is an antiseptic and cleansing remedy4 ,if no honey at hand1 dampen soda with water4 ,stings from ,nettles1 an ,inexpensive ,remedy for4--,rub the affected parts1 if of nettles1 with berry juice and let dry4 ,this is what ,i always do during the berry season4 ,berry juice is quieting and soothing2 it contains tannin4 ,it would be handy to use and is recommended4 ,stye1 ,common ,tea ,leaves for4-- ,after steeping tea gather out a small handful of the steeped leaves1 lay them in a cloth as you would any poultice1 and apply warm over the stye4 ,it is the tannin in the tea that cures the stye1 although clear tannin bought at the drug store does not seem to do the work as well4 ,black tea may be preferable4 ,splendid ,general ,salve4-- ,resin #d ounces ,beeswax #d ounces ,lard #h ounces ,honey #b ounces ,boil slowly until melted1 then remove and stir until cold4 ,scrofulous ,difficulties1 a ,good ,remedy for4--,a tea made of ripe dried whortleberries and drank in place of water is an excellent remedy4 ,sore ,eyes1 ,camphor and ,breast ,milk for4--,when a tiny baby has sore eyes1 add one-half drop of camphor to a teaspoonful of breast milk2 bathe the eyes several times a day4 ,breast milk alone applied to the eyes of an infant is very healing1 but the addition of camphor improves it4 ,sore ,throat1 ,mustard ,plaster for4--,mustard plaster applied on outside of the throat4 ,i know it is good--have tried it4 ,care should be taken not to allow the plaster to remain on too long as it will blister4 ,stammering1 a ,canadian ,mother's ,treatment for4--,i always stop my boy when ,i hear him stammering and make him say the words by syllables4 ,i find he is getting much better4 ,the above is one of the best plans and should be tried4 ,sweating1 to ,cause4--,wet flannel cloth in vinegar1 lay it on a hot soapstone and wrap in cloth4 ,take it to bed and you will sweat4 ,this creates a steam and of course will produce sweating very quickly4 #fhb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,sweating1 to ,cause4--,hot cornmeal mush applied as a poultice to parts1 will cause sweating4 ,splinter1 to ,extract4--,when a splinter has been driven deep into the hand1 it can be extracted without pain by steam4 ,nearly fill a wide-mouthed bottle with hot water1 place mouth of the bottle over splinter and press tightly4 ,the suction will draw the flesh down1 and in a minute or two the steam will extricate the splinter and the inflammation will disappear4 ,toothache1 ,benzoin for4--,compound tincture of benzoin applied on batting to tooth1 ,toothache1 ,oil of ,cinnamon for4--,oil of cinnamon rubbed on gum and on cotton batting and put in hollow tooth4 ,weak ,back1 ,turpentine and ,sweet ,oil for4--,take one part of turpentine to two parts of sweet oil1 mix together and apply to back several times a day4 ,it is well to massage the back at night with this mixture just before retiring4 ,always apply warm4 ,weak ,back1 ,liniment for4-- ,tincture of ,cayenne ,pepper #a_/b ounce ,spirits of ,camphor #b ounces ,tincture of ,arnica #a-a_/b ounce ,no better liniment2 is an excellent remedy to bathe the back with2 will not blister4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fhe ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs ,,for ,,our ,,great ,,middle ,,class ,,as ,,well ,,as ,,our ,,best ,,society ,correspondence1 ,cards and ,introductions1 ,dress for ,different ,occasions1 ,weddings1 ,christenings1 ,funerals1 ,etc41 ,social ,functions1 ,dinners1 ,luncheons4 ,gifts1 ,showers1 ,calls1 and ,hundreds of ,other ,essential ,subjects so ,vital to ,culture and ,refinement of ,men1 ,women1 ,school-,girls and ,boys at ,home and in ,public4 ,by ,,mrs4 ,,elizabeth ,,johnstone ,the small courtesies sweeten life1 the greater ennoble it4 ,the social code which we call etiquette is no senseless formula4 ,it has a meaning and a purpose4 ,it is the expression of good manners1 and good manners have been rightly called the minor morals4 ,this is true in the sense that they are the expression of the innate kindness and good will that sum up what we call good breeding4 ,as to its importance1 ,sir ,walter ,scott once said that a man might with more impunity be guilty of an actual breach of good morals than appear ignorant of the points of etiquette4 #fhd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,every social custom has a foundation established by usage as a recognition of social needs1 and intended to prevent rudeness and confusion2 intended also to make polite society polite4 ,we must conform1 according to our circle1 to social conventions as thus established1 since they are the ripened results of long and varied experience in what is most suitable and becoming4 ,not to observe them is to advertise our ignorance and expose ourselves to criticism4 ,importance of ,knowledge4--,that the importance of a knowledge of social customs is widely felt is proved by the pathetic letters addressed to the editors of women's magazines and departments1 asking for information to enlighten ignorance4 ,such letters range from the naive inquiry of the unsophisticated girl as to whether it is proper to allow her gentleman friend to kiss her good night1 up to the plaint of the novice who doesn't know how to make her spoons and forks come out even at a dinner-party4 ,here in ,america1 where circumstances may lift a family from poverty and obscurity to wealth1 with a position to win in a few brief years1 the first great anxiety of those not to the manor born is to learn how to comport themselves in their new situation1 and educate their children in correct behavior4 ,good manners are a necessary equipment of both men and women4 ,in many circles1 success is impossible without such equipment4 ,an agreeable manner1 a knowledge of what to do and when to do it1 is indispensable to the woman in society1 and any man who meets other men in a business way will willingly bear testimony to the reluctance with which he approaches the gruff1 brusque man1 whose manners are patterned after those of ,ursa ,major4 ,the man whose manners are agreeable may be as ugly as ,caliban1 yet please everybody4 ,moreover1 there is no weapon so effective against the rude and ill-mannered as a calm politeness--a courtesy which marks the person who can practise it as superior to the one who cannot4 ,for one's own peace of mind1 one should learn the art of good manners4 ,a ,matter of ,habit4--,manners1 like everything else in life1 must be learned by rule1 the only possible exception being in the case of those who have been brought up in what we call our best society1 where what to do and how to dress and behave have been matters of habit from earliest childhood4 ,when once the rules of etiquette are firmly fixed1 they become instinctive and are obeyed unconsciously4 ,the individual then has good manners4 ,no one can be easy and graceful who must stop to think how to do things4 ,familiarity with form breeds ease and grace of manner4 ,therefore those who would be letter perfect must practise the rules of good form at all times and places4 ,manners cannot be put on and off like a garment4 ,moreover1 as has just been said1 the politeness that comes of such observance is the best possible armor against the rudeness or boorishness of the ignorant and untrained4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fhe ,many books on etiquette are written1 most of which are intended for those in fashionable society who have a number of servants and entertain both extensively and expensively4 ,other writers take too much for granted2 they presuppose a knowledge of the subject which the novice who needs instruction does not possess4 ,this department is intended for those who desire to add to their knowledge of social forms1 who do not wish to appear ignorant and awkward1 and who1 in a more limited social sphere1 still wish to entertain properly and pleasantly1 and comport themselves in correct form4 ,,concerning ,,introductions4 ,the first and most positive rule in regard to introductions is that a man is introduced to a woman2 never the reverse1 no matter how distinguished the man may be4 ,the best form is the simplest4 ,mrs4 ,a41 allow me to introduce ,mr4 ,b4 ,if the introduction has been solicited1 the hostess may say ,mrs4 ,a41 ,mr4 ,b4 desires the honor of knowing you4 ,if either party resides in another city1 she may mention the fact1 or any other little circumstance that may aid the two to enter into conversation4 ,the woman does not rise when a man is introduced1 but if she is standing may offer her hand4 ,to say ,how do you do is much better form than ,glad to know you or ,pleased to meet you1 ,the person who performs an introduction should be careful to choose an opportune moment4 ,do not interrupt a conversation to introduce another party1 unless1 as hostess1 you feel it has continued so long that it is time the talk became more general4 ,it is not courteous to simply acknowledge an introduction1 and not exchange a few words4 ,women and ,introductions4--,in introducing women1 the younger is introduced to the older2 if nearly of the same age a distinction is immaterial4 ,young girls are introduced to matrons1 and the younger matrons to those older4 ,if a woman is seated when another woman is introduced she should rise and offer her hand1 and then invite the new acquaintance to a seat near her where they may converse4 ,if a man has been talking with the lady who rises1 he should rise also and remain standing until they are seated1 when he may bow and take himself away unless requested to remain4 ,generally1 this is the proper moment to leave4 ,when ,calling4--,if making a call1 and another visitor enters1 the lady of the house rises to greet her and introduces any other guests who may be present4 ,a man must rise and find a scat for the newcomer1 but the women bow without rising4 ,if only one guest is present1 she should rise if the hostess and latest caller remain standing1 or if a change of seats seems desirable4 ,introductions of this kind are semi-formal2 they do not establish a later acquaintance unless both are agreeable2 the social intent is to bridge over a situation that might seem awkward4 ,however1 many pleasant friendships have been made by such casual encounters at the house of a mutual friend4 #fhf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,on the other hand1 if two women who are not on friendly terms happen thus to meet and are introduced1 it would be a most grievous breach of etiquette not to acknowledge the introduction courteously and exchange a remark or two4 ,neither has a right to embarrass a hostess by airing a private animosity under the roof of a friend--or in society generally4 ,general lntroductions4--,the only collective introduction possible is that of a speaker or essayist to an audience4 ,at a club meeting or other assemblage where a stranger is present as guest of honor1 the members should request the hostess or the president of the club to present them severally4 ,men and lntroductions4--,men seldom ask introductions4 ,they have the privilege of speaking without them4 ,a man's title should always be given him in an introduction4 ,a man must request permission before bringing another man to be introduced to a woman or to a friend's house4 ,in the latter case he will present his companions to the lady of the house and any of the family who are present2 if others arrive1 the hostess should introduce him to them4 ,after an introduction1 the man waits for the woman to recognize him at their next meeting4 ,she should bow1 even if she does not care to establish an acquaintance4 ,a casual introduction between women may not be recognized afterwards1 though a slight bow is more courteous4 ,a ,few ,things ,not ,to ,do4--,do not introduce a person as your 'friend4 ,it is not supposed you will introduce anyone who is not a friend4 ,moreover1 in certain circles the term friend is employed in naming a companion1 secretary1 governess or managing housekeeper to one's guests4 ,in this connection it may be mentioned that one should not speak of visiting a friend or staying at a friend's house4 ,name the person referred to2 or if you do not wish to do so1 do not allude to the circumstance4 ,naturally1 one visits only friends4 ,the indistinctness with which people who introduce often pronounce a name is not infrequently the cause of awkwardness4 ,the failure to hear is no fault on the part of those introduced1 but rather a mishap chargeable to the person who brings them together4 ,in this case1 try to think of something besides ,i didn't catch the name2 that is so cut and dried4 ,say rather1 ,i'm sorry1 but ,i didn't understand ,mrs4 ,a4 when she presented me4 ,forgetting a name in the act of introducing someone is a much more grievous failure2 it speaks for your own social unaccustomedness1 and is a poor compliment to the person you introduce4 ,do not attempt an introduction unless you are sure of your names4 ,one of the society woman's most necessary accomplishments is the ability to remember names and fit them to the individual to whom they belong4 ,it is an art she should sedulously cultivate4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fhg ,it is not etiquette1 but misplaced politeness1 to perform what may be termed casual introductions--as in accidental encounters4 ,never introduce on the street1 unless your acquaintance is to join you4 ,don't introduce in a street car or any public conveyance4 ,in our best society--so-called--it is not considered good form to introduce people in church4 ,people do not go to church for social purposes4 ,in village neighborhoods and the less fashionable city churches1 this rule is often violated in the vestibule1 where acquaintances linger to greet each other and introductions are not infrequent4 ,but in the body of the church--the space set apart for purposes of worship--an introduction is wholly out of place4 ,try to remember family relationships and feuds1 that you may not attempt to introduce those at enmity with each other4 ,a woman once introduced1 at a crowded function1 two sisters who had not recognized each other for years1 and afterwards exulted in having made them speak4 ,their manners were far superior to hers4 ,in ,company4--,at a reception or dinner-party it is perfectly proper for those who have never been introduced to converse with each other without such formality4 ,the roof under which they meet confers the privilege4 ,indeed1 it is often the greatest kindness to speak to a shy person or one who evidently has few acquaintances present1 relieving his embarrassment and putting him at ease4 ,not to reply courteously to such overtures is great rudeness4 ,the story is told of a prominent society woman who addressed a stranger at such a function and actually received no reply4 ,later1 the hostess brought up the strange person and introduced her4 ,then she explained that1 not having been properly introduced1 she felt she could not respond4 ,the society woman quietly remarked1 ,oh1 was that the trouble8 ,i thought you were deaf and dumb4 ,the late ,h4 ,c4 ,bunner and the more recently deceased ,t4 ,b4 ,aldrich cherished an aversion for each other4 ,they were not acquainted1 but disliked each other on general principles1 both being engaged in literary work4 ,they happened to meet at an entertainment where ,bunner was in the house of his friends and ,aldrich an outsider4 ,bunner's native kindliness and courtesy made it impossible for him to see anyone uncomfortable in a friend's house4 ,he introduced himself1 carried ,aldrich to his host's den1 and over a cigar and a glass of ,scotch began a friendship that was ended only by death4 ,school ,girls' ,etiquette4--,etiquette is not so formal among school girls1 though its form remains the same4 ,propinquity in classes1 and the being thrown together by mutual aims and interests1 excuses informal friendliness4 ,in some women's colleges there are what may be termed unwritten laws--school traditions--never set down in books but handed on from class to class4 ,thus a member of a lower class would not take precedence of a ,senior1 either on entering or leaving a room1 or at table4 ,she would introduce her friends1 even her parents1 to the ,senior and to any member of the ,faculty instead of the ,senior to them4 ,these little matters of punctilio have to be learned by observation1 or by the grace of some friendly classmate who happens to be conversant with them4 #fhh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,card ,,and ,,calling ,,etiquette4 ,for ,women4--,card etiquette has been jocosely termed going into society in a pasteboard way4 ,yet cards have a very essential part in the social regime4 ,they are the expedient resorted to by the woman with a large circle of acquaintances and many engagements1 for keeping herself in mind4 ,a card represents a visit1 or acknowledges a courtesy in the way of an invitation1 ,there are well-defined rules which regulate the use of cards1 familiarity with which is necessary to all who have social aspirations4 ,and the questions most frequently asked by the novice relate to whom and when they should be sent or left4 ,a ,general ,rule4--,though calling has1 in a degree1 gone out of fashion1 the general rule is that a woman should call on her friends and acquaintances once a year4 ,this signifies the desire to continue the relationship4 ,if she finds her friend at home she gives her name to the maid and at the conclusion of the visit leaves her card on a table or some convenient place4 ,if her friend is out1 the maid receives her card on a tray4 ,in each case a visit has been paid and the card is a reminder that the obligation has been discharged4 ,at this call1 if it is the first1 or expected to be the only one of the year1 a married woman leaves one of her cards for each lady in the family1 and one of her husband's for each lady and one for the man of the house4 ,one card1 of her husband's may include several grown daughters4 ,if she calls again during the season1 she may leave her own cards only1 though she should acknowledge an invitation received by her husband by leaving his cards4 ,cards are never to be handed to the lady of the house or any member of the family4 ,after ,social ,functions4--,now here is the law as regards leaving cards after social functions3 ,after receiving invitations to receptions1 dinners1 luncheons1 card parties or evening entertainments1 calls are to be made within a week after the event1 whether one has accepted or not4 ,however1 in some localities1 it is thought correct to leave cards at the time if one attends the function1 or send them if not attending4 ,it is safest to ascertain the local custom in advance4 ,the correct etiquette is to call afterwards4 ,an invitation to a church wedding necessitates sending cards to those in whose name the invitation was issued and to the newly wedded pair4 ,the same is true of announcement cards4 ,cards for an afternoon tea do not require reply2 those present leave their own cards and those of any member of the family who was invited but did not attend4 ,after ,absence4--,another use of cards is when one returns home after a long absence4 ,cards with one's address are sent to previous acquaintances1 as a notification that the sender wishes to resume her social relations4 ,in case of a friend's illness1 one should call to make personal inquiries1 leaving a card on which is written ,to inquire4 ,after a death1 cards may be left or sent1 on which it is correct to write ,with sincere sympathy4 ,after the funeral1 cards are sent by those bereaved to those who have thus manifested regard1 with the words ,with thanks for kind inquiries or remembrances4 ,thus we see cards are not meaningless1 but indicate courtesy1 kindly interest and regard4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fhi ,for ,men4--,whereas the married man may discharge some of his social obligations through his wife1 the bachelor has no such resource4 ,in response to every invitation1 accepted or otherwise1 he must pay a visit1 leaving cards4 ,unless he does this1 his invitations will soon cease4 ,a man may pay ,sunday afternoon visits1 as he is not supposed to be at leisure during the week4 ,an evening call indicates greater intimacy4 ,if he calls upon a young lady he must leave two cards1 one for her and one for her mother4 ,letters of ,introduction--,letters of introduction are never presented in person4 ,the man must call and leave the letter1 with his card1 but on no account enter the house4 ,the next step is to be taken by the recipient of the letter4 ,at a ,hotel4--,if a man calls on a lady at a hotel he sends up his card and waits in a reception room4 ,it is not permissible to write on his card the name of the member of the family whom he wishes to see4 ,that is to be the subject of later inquiry4 ,styles in ,cards4--,styles in cards vary1 both for men and women4 ,usually the stationer will be a reliable guide as to size and style of engraving4 ,a printed or written card should never be used1 nor1 according to strict etiquette1 should acceptances1 regrets or informal invitations be written on cards4 ,use note paper4 ,a woman's card should be of medium size and nearly square4 ,plain script1 ,old ,english or ,roman are the only letterings used4 ,engraved plates1 once obtained1 may be used a long time4 ,the street address1 if used1 is at the lower right-hand corner4 ,this can be changed on one's plate1 if necessary1 by ways known to the maker4 ,men's cards are much smaller than women's1 and must be engraved4 ,the name is always prefaced by ,mr4 ,use of ,names4--,a married woman uses her husband's full name on her cards4 ,a widow who happens to be the oldest representative of the family may have her cards engraved without her own or her husband's name1 as ,mrs4 ,astor2 this signifies her place as social head of the family4 ,a clergyman's card may have ,rev4 as a prefix2 a physician's ,dr41 never ,m4 ,d4 ,a young girl is always ,miss1 and pet names are without social recognition4 ,for a year after she enters society a girl has her name engraved beneath her mother's2 where there are several daughters out1 ,the ,misses ,smith may be engraved under the mother's name4 ,a widow may act her pleasure as to using her ,christian name or her late husband's on her card2 the latter is customary4 ,it would be a social convenience to use the ,christian name1 as with the prefix ,mrs4 widowhood would be indicated4 #fij ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,the ,,etiquette ,,of ,,calls4 ,as has been said1 a woman is expected to call on her friends once a year at least4 ,the ,day at ,home has rather gone out of fashion4 ,it imposed an obligation on the hostess which often proved irksome1 interfering with engagements she might wish to make4 ,if1 however1 one has a day1 her friends should so far as possible observe it4 ,time and ,manner4--,the time limit of a call is fifteen or twenty minutes1 not to exceed the latter4 ,this is the protection society affords us from bores4 ,we can endure even the most tiresome of visitors for fifteen minutes4 ,if one does not wish to see callers1 the maid or whoever answers the door should be so informed2 the conventional ,not at home being perfectly proper2 it is merely a polite way of saying it is not convenient to receive anyone4 ,but for the maid to say ,i will see1 if ,mrs4 ,a is at home1 and return to say she is not at home or not receiving1 is a grave discourtesy4 ,nor should one keep a visitor waiting while she makes an elaborate toilette2 better say ,not at home4 ,the call counts as a visit whether the lady is at home or not1 and must be returned4 ,it is not customary to invite a visitor to be seated1 to come again1 or urge a longer stay4 ,it is supposed she will take the initiative in these particulars2 and too1 that the fact that the two exchange visits warrants a certain wontedness of habit4 ,still1 among intimates it is by no means unusual for the hostess to say ,do come again soon2 ,i always enjoy you so much ,i should be glad to see more of you1 or for the departing visitor to say3 ,i shall hope to have the pleasure of seeing you at my home soon4 ,men's ,demeanor4--,a man calling upon a lady either takes his hat and stick into the reception room with him1 or deposits them in the hall2 she does not instruct him what disposition to make of them4 ,he removes his overcoat of his own volition1 or retains it1 as he pleases2 the lady does not suggest its removal4 ,this is the strict letter of etiquette4 ,as a matter of fact1 many a man would feel snubbed1 and the hostess that she failed in cordiality1 if she failed to invite him to lay aside his coat4 ,one must be governed by the customs of one's circle4 ,it is safe to say that unless it is a first call1 which is the most formal1 in our middle social stratum a man expects1 if he is welcome1 to be asked to remove his overcoat4 ,a man waits for the woman to invite him to call1 since it is her privilege to choose her acquaintances4 ,such an invitation should not be given too hastily1 nor too soon after a first introduction4 ,it is well not to show too much eagerness to cultivate the acquaintance1 and the woman should be reasonably sure that the man is desirous of having the pleasure4 ,if invited1 he should avail himself of the permission within a short time1 by way of showing his appreciation of the compliment4 ,young girls do not invite young men to call on them2 this is their mother's prerogative4 ,it is more correct in these days when everyone has a telephone1 to call up and inquire whether it will be convenient for the lady to receive callers1 unless1 of course1 one is paying duty calls1 in which case a card discharges the obligation4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fia ,pour ,prendre ,conge4--,in taking leave1 it is well not to wait until one has exhausted the conversational gamut1 and that awful pause in which neither seems to have anything to say1 occurs4 ,and having risen1 do not stand upon the order of your going2 do not linger for last words1 or begin a fresh topic at the door1 keeping your hostess standing and perhaps detaining her from other guests4 ,parting is such sweet sorrow in some cases that it becomes awkward and embarrassing because so prolonged4 ,especially does it seem difficult for the youth who has not yet attained the aplomb which makes him at ease in society1 to tear himself away4 ,remember that a too abrupt departure1 though regrettable1 is better than one too prolonged4 ,girls' ,manners4--,when the young girl accompanies her mother on a calling expedition1 she waits for the latter to take the initiative in regard to departure4 ,she must allow the older person to precede her in entering and leaving1 and she must be careful not to monopolize the conversation4 ,good manners give precedence to age4 ,p4 p4 c4--,the social novice is sometimes puzzled by ,p4 p4 c4 written in the lower corner of a card4 ,the letters stand for the ,french phrase1 ,pour prendre conge--to take leave4 ,such cards are sent when one is to be absent from home for a considerable period4 ,they are left to be mailed after departure4 ,thus the intending traveler is not incommoded by well-meant but ill-timed calls at an hour when she is most busy4 ,p4 p4 c4 cards intimate the acquaintance is to be resumed on the sender's return4 ,the custom of turning down the corner to signify the call was made in person is now entirely obsolete4 ,first ,calls4--,it is desirable1 when making a first call1 to meet the lady called upon1 and it is best to have been properly introduced4 ,in the case of a stranger1 the oldest or most prominent member of the social circle of the town should call first4 ,a polite expedient by which a newcomer makes entree into the society of a new place of residence is by sending her cards to those whom she wishes to know4 ,these are1 if possible1 to be accompanied by the card of some well-known friend1 who thus becomes her social sponsor4 #fib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,a first call must be returned1 and within two weeks at the outside4 ,not to return such a call is a gross breach of etiquette4 ,even if one does not wish or intend to keep up the acquaintance the return call must be made4 ,after this call she may act her pleasure4 ,if a newcomer extends an invitation to an older resident1 she should at once leave cards and send a regret or an acceptance4 ,if the invitation comes through a friend1 and she is unacquainted with the hostess1 she must call soon2 but if the call is not returned1 or another invitation extended1 she must understand the acquaintance is ended4 ,the newcomer may invite her late hostess to some affair at her own house1 and if the invitation is accepted1 may understand the acquaintance is established4 ,a stranger often finds her social progress slow unless she has acquaintances in her new location who can help place her where she wishes to be4 ,the easiest way is to identify herself with some church1 attend regularly1 and the pastor calling on the new member of his congregation and finding her acceptable1 will ask some of the ladies of the church to call4 ,these calls should be returned within two weeks2 it would be a discourtesy to the pastor not to acknowledge them4 ,,invitations4 ,the ,formal ,invitation4--,a dinner-party is the most formal and most important of all social functions4 ,we may invite all our acquaintances to a ball or a reception4 ,we may select more carefully for our teas and luncheons1 but the dinner is reserved as the greatest compliment to be paid those we wish to honor4 ,therefore an immediate acceptance or regret must be sent1 and nothing but illness1 accident or death should prevent us from presenting ourselves4 ,if such obstacles intervene1 immediate notice should be given the hostess1 that she may supply the place at her table thus made vacant4 ,do not write you will try to come2 that you will come but your husband will not be able to do so1 or in any way make your acceptance conditional4 ,your hostess may wish to invite another couple2 she must know who will be present that she may arrange her table accordingly4 ,nothing is so annoying to a hostess as to be obliged to rearrange her table because of some slight excuse on the part of a guest who has once accepted1 ,do not forget that an invitation to dinner is the highest social compliment1 and value it accordingly2 also answer at once4 ,formulas for ,invitations4 ,the formula for a dinner invitation is this3 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,john ,henry ,smith request the pleasure of ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,george ,brown's company at dinner1 #abg ,blank ,avenue4 on ,march fifteenth at seven o'clock4 ,this invitation may be written on note paper or engraved on a card4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fic ,the correct form of reply is this3 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,george ,brown accept with pleasure the polite invitation of ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,john ,henry ,smith for dinner on ,march fifteenth1 at seven o'clock4 ,if the dinner is in honor of guests1 the formula may be3 ,to meet ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,william ,dash1 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,john ,henry ,smith request the pleasure of ,miss ,anderson's company at dinner1 on ,wednesday1 ,january twenty-sixth1 at seven o'clock4 ,r4 ,s4 ,v4 ,p4 #ia ,east ,ninety-fourth street4 ,if the invitation must be declined1 this form may be observed3 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,brown regret that owing to a previous engagement they are unable to accept ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,john ,henry ,smith's very kind invitation for ,tuesday evening1 ,march fifteenth4 ,any other reason1 as illness1 proposed absence1 or the like1 may be substituted for a previous engagement4 ,in acknowledging invitations it is better to err on the side of over-politeness than the reverse4 ,if a dance or theatre party is to follow the dinner1 words indicating the fact are written across the lower part of the card or in the lower left-hand corner4 ,r4 s v4 p4 stands for the ,french phrase1 ,respondez1 sit vous plait1--meaning that a reply is desired4 #fid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,replies4--,the reply to an invitation should be in the same form as the invitation2 thus if in the third person the reply should also be made in the third person4 ,such invitations are the most formal4 ,the reply is to be addressed according to the wording of the invitation3 thus if ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,john ,henry ,smith issue it1 address the reply to them2 if ,mrs4 ,john ,henry ,smith's name alone appears1 address it to her4 ,the same rule applies to a wedding invitation4 ,the acknowledgement is sent to the parties issuing the invitation1 not to those to be married4 ,must ,not ,ask ,invitations4--,it is not allowable to ask for an invitation to a dinner1 a luncheon or a card party for a guest or friend4 ,these are functions arranged for a definite number of guests2 to include another person is not possible4 ,if your hostess knows you have a guest1 she will1 if her arrangements make it practicable1 include her2 if not1 there is no slight to you or your guest4 ,the presence of a guest does not excuse one from a dinner1 luncheon or card party1 the invitation having been already accepted4 ,provide some pleasure for your friend1 or leave her to a quiet evening at home4 ,in case a guest drops out at the last moment1 as sometimes happens1 one may ask a very intimate friend1 a relative1 or some member of the family to fill the vacant seat4 ,such a last minute invitation is no compliment3 one knows she is simply a substitute1 but good sense and kindliness should prompt the recipient to help out in the dilemma1 which may happen to her next time4 ,other ,particulars4--,dinner invitations are issued in the name of the host and hostess1 so also those for luncheons to which both men and women are invited4 ,invitations to teas1 card and garden parties1 at homes1 balls1 and women's luncheons are in the name of the hostess alone4 ,guests should present themselves punctually at the hour named in a dinner or luncheon invitation1 allowing themselves just time to remove wraps1 etc41 before the meal is announced4 ,it is almost unpardonable to be late4 ,invitations are sent to people in mourning after the month following bereavement1 not because acceptance is expected1 but as a compliment1 except that cards for dinners1 luncheons and balls are not sent4 ,wedding cards and announcements1 and cards for large general receptions are sent4 ,during the year of mourning people thus remembered send cards with a narrow black border in acknowledgment4 ,unless an entertainment is exclusively for women1 an invitation to a married woman should include her husband4 ,that he is personally unknown to the hostess does not matter4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fie ,,informal ,,invitations4 ,invitations by telephone are permissible for informal affairs1 but why a woman should spend hours at the telephone1 calling up various parties and losing her temper over ,central's dilatoriness when she could sit comfortably at her desk and write notes1 is difficult to understand4 ,whereas the formal luncheon invitation simply substitutes the word luncheon for dinner1 the informal invitation is written in the first person and requires a reply in the same form4 ,it may be said again that the response should follow the form of the invitation2 this is an invariable rule4 ,this model is usually employed3 ,my dear ,mrs4 ,henderson3 ,will you and ,mr4 ,henderson dine with us informally on ,tuesday evening1 ,january twenty-seventh1 at half-past six o'clock8 ,trusting we may have the pleasure of seeing you1 ,i am1 ,yours sincerely1 ,mary ,bronson4 ,in reply the recipient will write3 ,my dear ,mrs4 ,bronson3 ,mr4 ,henderson and ,i accept1 with much pleasure your very kind invitation to dine with you on ,tuesday evening1 ,january twenty-seventh1 at half past six o'clock4 ,yours sincerely1 ,helen ,henderson4 ,if the invitation is for luncheon1 that word is substituted2 afternoon written in the place of evening1 and ,mr4 ,henderson is left out4 ,in an acceptance1 one should repeat the date and hour1 that no mistake may occur4 ,if the invitation must be declined1 it is not correct to explain the nature of the engagement or whatever reason occurs for refusal4 ,we say we are unable to accept1 not that we will not be able2 the refusal rests in the present4 ,an invitation sent by mail is enclosed in an envelope addressed to ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,a41 and then in an outer envelope bearing full name and address4 ,informal notes of invitation are written on one's best note-paper and no outer envelope used4 ,afternoon ,tea4--,the afternoon tea is a favorite method of paying off social debts4 ,elaborate refreshments are not served4 ,tea is poured at the dining table1 by some friends asked to do so--it is thought quite a compliment to be asked to pour ,for a very informal at home the hostess may have a small table at hand and herself offer a cup of tea to her visitors4 ,for such a small affair she sends her visiting card with the date written in the lower left hand corner4 ,if many guests are expected servants must be at hand to remove soiled dishes and replenish the tea and cakes4 ,in acknowledgment of invitations1 it is highly improper to send your card with regrets written on it4 ,an invitation is a courtesy offered2 it must be received courteously4 ,you regret you must decline the pleasure of accepting somebody's kind--or polite--invitation4 #fif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,verbal ,invitation4--,verbal invitations do not count for much4 ,come and dine with us some day has no standing among invitations4 ,the day and hour must be named if it is to be reckoned with4 ,and then--suppose the hostess forgets she has given the invitation1 or she prepares for a guest who does not come6 ,except among very intimate friends the verbal invitation should be looked upon with great caution4 ,a verbal invitation should be followed by a note repeating it4 ,,wedding ,,invitations ,,and ,,announcements4 ,the number of wedding invitations often must conform to the size of the church or the house1 and to the character of the wedding4 ,if it is to be a large one1 cards are usually sent as liberally as possible4 ,an invitation to the church may not invite to the reception at the house afterwards1 which may necessarily be limited because of the size of the house or the means of the family4 ,no guest receiving cards for the church should let herself feel aggrieved because of failure to receive the other4 ,answers to invitations should invariably be sent2 many omit this1 not thinking it necessary1 but why not8 ,announcement cards are sent to everyone you know1 or1 more properly1 to all those whom you wish to recognize socially4 ,it is quite correct to send them to people you know but slightly4 ,they are mailed immediately after the wedding4 ,they imply no obligation in the way of gift or reply4 ,if an at home card is enclosed1 calls are expected4 ,correct ,form4 ,wedding invitations of course must be engraved4 ,the following form is employed3 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,lawrence ,harmon request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter ,harriet to ,mr4 ,harrison ,richard ,ames on ,thursday1 the sixth of ,january1 at twelve o'clock4 ,church of the ,messiah4 ,if the wedding is at home1 the street and number are given in place of the church4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fig ,if the bride has no mother1 the invitations are issued in the name of the father2 if no father1 the mother's name is used4 ,if an orphan1 invitations are issued in the name of the nearest of kin in the town where the wedding occurs4 ,if a married sister and her husband issue1 the words their sister are used4 ,if a girl has a stepfather her own name is engraved in full4 ,announcement cards follow the same rules as to who issues them1 and are couched in these words3 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,hughson ,smith announce the marriage of their sister ,bettina to ,mr4 ,james ,rhodes ,grayson1 on ,monday1 the tenth of ,january1 ,nineteen hundred and ten1 at the ,church of the ,messiah1 in the ,city of ,cleveland4 ,for a home wedding1 this formula is correct3 ,my dear ,mrs4 ,jennings3 ,my daughter ,julia is to be married to ,mr4 ,george ,bronson ,holmes on ,monday1 the tenth of ,january1 at twelve o'clock1 and it will give ,mr4 ,brush and myself much pleasure if you and ,mr4 ,jennings will come4 ,yours sincerely1 ,eleanor ,graves ,brush4 ,for informal church weddings1 with small reception to follow1 or for a simple home wedding1 most people prefer to use the engraved cards1 but personal notes may with perfect propriety take their place4 ,for a home wedding1 the above formula is correct4 ,the ,bridegroom's ,family4 ,in inviting the bridegroom's parents by note1 the mother may write3 ,will you and ,mr4 ,holmes come to the quiet informal wedding of my daughter ,julia and your son on ,monday1 etc4 ,such invitations are written by the mother4 ,other members of the family are included by adding you and ,mr4 ,jennings and your daughter will come4 ,written invitations may follow the form of the engraved1 but for a small wedding at home1 which will be of course more or less informal1 the personal form seems more in keeping4 ,other ,items4 ,formal wedding invitations and announcements are addressed1 one to the head of the family1 ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,jones2 one to ,miss ,jones1 or to ,the ,misses ,jones1 if there are several daughters1 and one to each young man of the family4 ,note that the year is given in an announcement1 but not in an invitation4 ,announcements are engraved on note-paper1 as in the case of invitations4 #fih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,a double wedding1 which requires two ceremonies1 also requires two sets of invitations and announcements4 ,it is quite correct for a girl who has been employed in an office to send an announcement of her marriage to her former employer1 but if he is married1 it must be addressed to ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,so-and-,so4 ,do not abbreviate in writing notes of invitation1 nor permit it on engraved invitations4 ,doctor1 ,judge1 ,reverend1 are to be in full4 ,mr4 before a man's name is the only abbreviation permitted4 ,the names of the month1 day1 year1 and of the street or avenue are written out in full4 ,,dinners ,,and ,,luncheons ,,formal ,,dinners4 ,a fig for your bill of fare2 show me your bill of company1 ,as has already been remarked1 we ask our dear ,five ,hundred to our balls and receptions1 reserving our dinner invitations for those whom we particularly wish to compliment4 ,the dinner we provide is by no means of the comfortable pot-,iuck kind4 ,it is1 in society1 an elaborate and expensive form of entertainment4 ,a dinner to eight people1 not specially elaborate and without wines1 rarely costs the giver less than #be or #cj1 and may easily run much higher4 ,it requires delicacies for the palate1 flowers and bonbons and other decorations for the table1 and ceremonious serving4 ,the finest of linen1 cut glass and silver adorn it1 and the repast may easily be prolonged through two or more hours4 ,such a dinner is served in courses2 begins with an appetizer1 extends through soup1 fish1 joint1 salad and dessert courses at the very least1 and ends with coffee1 served at the table or in some other apartment--the library or drawing room--where the guests converse over their cups4 ,such a meal cannot be prepared or served without competent service in the kitchen and dining-room4 ,the cook must know how to prepare every dish in the best manner1 and have it ready at the right moment2 the waiter must be experienced and noiseless4 ,the hostess must have such perfect confidence that everything will progress in perfect and proper order that she can give her full attention to the guests1 ,serving the ,dinner4--,let us suppose a dinner for eight people is to be served4 ,the ceremonious dinner1 the world over1 is served a la ,russe1 that is1 according to the ,russian fashion4 ,by this fashion nothing but the covers--a term which includes the china1 silver and glass at each plate--flowers1 dishes of bonbons1 salted nuts and olives1 occasionally small cakes1 are on the table when the guests are seated1 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #fii ,the hostess has inspected the table1 after it is laid1 seeing that everything is correct1 ,silver must have had a fresh polish1 the cut glass must shine and sparkle1 ,there must be plenty of light1 yet no glare2 to prevent this1 ground glass globes on the electric lights are preferred4 ,the hostess herself will arrange the place cards1 separating married people1 and in so far as possible so seating her guests that each may be pleased with his or her neighbor4 ,the centerpiece is of flowers2 for this never choose a strongly scented flower like hyacinths or narcissi4 ,the heat1 the odor of the food1 combined with the scent of the flowers1 may induce lethargy1 so that the dinner may be garnished with stupidity4 ,there must be a service plate at each place4 ,these are to be as handsome as you can afford4 ,at the side of this is laid the dinner napkin1 within which a roll is folded4 ,the guest removes the napkin1 unfolding it for use4 ,the waitress removes the service plate and puts down another on which is a grapefruit1 vermouth1 or other kind of cocktail4 ,this plate and glass removed1 there comes another plate1 and little dishes of caviarre are passed4 ,these plates also disappear1 others are substituted1 and soup is served4 ,after the soup is eaten the soup plates are removed1 leaving the other plates1 and celery and radishes and salted nuts and olives are passed1 not necessarily all1 but at least two1 say celery and olives2 nuts and radishes4 ,if the little individual almond dishes are used1 of course the salted nuts will not be passed4 ,these plates are again changed when the fish is served1 the rule being that at no time during the dinner must a guest be without a plate before him until the table is cleared for dessert4 ,moreover1 the waitress1 in placing plates that have a monogram or heraldic device for decoration1 must so place the plate before each guest that the design faces him4 ,in taking up the plates1 one is taken up with the right hand while with the left the waitress replaces it with another2 one plate is never placed upon another4 ,the fish1 meat1 and other courses are served from the pantry1 the portions being arranged for convenience in helping1 and garnished with parsley or lemon4 ,the dish is passed first to the guest seated at the host's right hand1 next to the one on the left1 and afterwards in regular rotation1 irrespective of sex4 ,all service is at the left2 this leaves the guest's right hand in position to help himself4 ,the waitress holds the dish upon a folded napkin on the flat of her hand1 and low down4 ,vegetables are passed in the same fashion4 ,you will see how much depends upon having well trained servants at such a dinner4 ,the service must be without haste1 yet without delay2 there must be no clatter of china and silver1 no awkwardness in removing plates1 etc4 ,the waitress must be quick to refill glasses or supply whatever is needed4 #gjj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,help ,required4--,a dinner to twelve or fourteen guests cannot be served properly without two or three waiters--usually men at such large dinners--and additional help in the kitchen4 ,so much thought and anxiety are required for the success of a home dinner party that it is small wonder many prefer to add a little to the expense1 in cities at least1 and order a dinner for the requisite number at hotel or club1 where the responsibility rests with the management after the details of the menu are settled4 ,such a dinner is less of a compliment to one's guests than the entertainment at one's own home1 however2 and why should one possess stores of beautiful and expensive furnishings without their use8 ,one dinner generally means another a short time afterwards1 since in selecting the small number who can be entertained one must necessarily leave out others who have equal claims to hospitality and whose sense of being slighted must be appeased4 ,and if the hostess is socially prominent she may find herself embarked on a course of entertainments that will tax her time and her funds to a considerable degree4 ,invitations to a dinner must be sent at least two weeks in advance4 ,as has already been stated1 an immediate and unconditional acceptance or regret is demanded4 ,precedence4--,at these formal dinners1 the question of precedence engages the hostess's attention1 ,if all the guests are about on equal terms1 the host takes out the oldest or most prominent lady1 seating her at his right4 ,the other1 guests are paired off according to the hostess's ideas of social propriety or congeniality4 ,no man ever takes his wife in to dinner4 ,the place of honor for men is at the hostess's right hand4 ,dinner cards1 legibly written1 are placed on the napkins4 ,the men draw out the chairs and seat the ladies1 then seat themselves4 ,generally1 at a small dinner1 the hostess tells each man before leaving the drawing room1 whom he is to take out3 at large functions1 he finds in the men's cloak room an envelope addressed to him containing the lady's name4 ,he seeks out his partner and gives her his arm when dinner is announced4 ,be ,prompt4--,it is almost unpardonable for a guest to be late at a dinner4 ,the arrival should be within fifteen minutes of the time named on the invitation1 never earlier4 ,the hostess must be ready in ample time1 and must appear calm and untroubled4 ,nervousness bespeaks the novice in entertaining4 ,generally1 however1 even if the affair passes off without any contretemps she is ready to say ,thank heaven it's over6 ,now this is not to say that one may not serve a good and very enjoyable dinner or luncheon to a few friends1 without as much trouble and expense as are here indicated4 ,this is simply to state how such meals are served1 formally and informally4 ,knowing the proper procedure one may adopt as much or as little as her circumstances and style of living warrant4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gja ,,the ,,informal ,,dinner ,the informal dinner resembles the formal1 save that fewer courses are served1 the menu is simpler1 and the decorations less elaborate4 ,the serving is on the same order--a la ,russe4 ,if one is fortunate enough to have a maid who combines the experience of a waitress with the qualities of a good cook1 by ingenious planning it is possible to serve six persons acceptably in the approved fashion4 ,but there are thousands of households in which but one maid is kept1 and in this case what may be termed the family dinner will be found better1 because there will be no endeavor to do more than one can accomplish with the means at her command4 ,better by far serve well and simply than attempt something more elaborate and fall short in it4 ,family ,dinners4--,at the family dinner1 the grape fruit or oyster cocktail1 or the raw oysters which form the first course1 is on the table when the guests are seated4 ,the grape fruit may be served in glasses1 like the cocktail4 ,if oysters are served1 the maid passes the condiments4 ,she then removes these plates1 replacing them with service plates as she does so1 and brings in the soup4 ,this the hostess serves and the maid carries about4 ,while this is being eaten--celery or olives being passed after the guests are helped--the maid slips out in the kitchen to dish up the vegetables unless these are already in the warmer4 ,returning1 she removes the soup-plates1 never taking more than two at a time4 ,she then brings on the joint or roast1 placing it before the host1 who proceeds to serve it4 7,if oysters are served first1 a fish course is generally omitted2 indeed1 so many courses tax one's resources too severely47 ,the maid carries about the dinner plates1 removing the service plate with the right hand and placing the other with the left4 ,she then passes the vegetables4 ,the serving begins with the lady at the host's right hand4 ,if the piece de resistance is a turkey1 white and dark meat and a portion of dressing are placed on each plate2 gravy and the vegetables1 then cranberry or currant jelly1 are passed4 ,here the waitress should refill water glasses4 ,the plates are then removed for the salad course1 and the table cleared4 ,this should be ready on the plates1 and kept where it will be perfectly cold4 ,while this is being brought on1 the hostess will start dishes of salted nuts and bonbons down the table1 the guests passing them4 ,after the salad the plates are removed and the dessert brought in4 ,this may be a mould of ice cream or a pudding2 pie is seldom or never served4 ,this the host or hostess serves4 ,the coffee service may be brought in1 and the hostess pours it2 little cakes or wafers1 or mints1 are usually passed with it2 then the maid is excused from further service4 ,the hostess always gives the signal for leaving the table by a slight nod toward the lady on her husband's right1 and rising4 #gjb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,requirements4--,a dinner of this kind requires a serving-table or sideboard where china and silver may be in readiness4 ,such an aid is even more indispensable where the hostess serves the meal herself4 ,many very enjoyable company dinners are served where the hostess is also the cook1 and she and her husband serve4 ,if one has daughters they should be taught how to serve1 and may rise from the table to change plates and bring in courses with perfect propriety4 ,in such case1 the soup is served at the table and1 as it is awkward to pass without spilling1 some one should carry it about if more than two or three guests are present4 ,the roast or fowl is carved by the host2 vegetables are on the table and are passed from hand to hand4 ,after this course the hostess1 or the daughter delegated to do this1 clears the table and brings in the salad4 ,the dessert follows4 ,coffee is occasionally served with the meat course1 but it is better to bring it on with the dessert4 ,cups1 etc41 should be in readiness on the side table1 to be transferred to the table4 ,there should be an apparent absence of formality at such a meal1 though everything should progress in regular order1 systematically1 quietly1 without orders or clash4 ,above all things1 see that everything likely to be wanted is at hand2 nothing looks worse than someone jumping up to get some article that has been forgotten4 ,if dishes1 spoons or forks must be washed during the progress of the meal1 have warm water ready in the kitchen1 wash them quickly1 and wipe them out of cold water2 then their heat will not betray your limited resources4 ,setting the ,table4--,the best cloth and napkins are brought out for the dinner party4 ,the cloth must be laid with mathematical exactness1 its center exactly on the center of the table4 ,the centerpiece1 almost invariably of flowers1 only occasionally of fruit1 is also exactly placed4 ,this should be low2 it is awkward not to be able to see one's vis-a-vis1 and the hostess should be able to command an uninterrupted view of her table1 so that if the waitress omits any service she may by a glance direct her to supply it4 ,the arrangement should be graceful and pretty1 and1 in summer1 garden flowers may be used with propriety4 ,the flowers give the keynote of the color scheme2 dinner cards1 bonbons1 ices and creams and the decorations of the small cakes usually served with the dessert1 conform to it4 ,candelabra are less used than at one time1 but are by no means out4 ,a handsome silver candelabra may be used as a centerpiece1 its base banked in flowers4 ,on a square or oblong table1 candlesticks with shades give a touch of color that relieves the whiteness of napery and glass4 ,there is a plate--your handsomest--at each place2 a napkin squarely folded and lying flat2 a row of forks at the left1 oyster fork outside1 then fish fork1 dinner and salad fork1 four in all1 laid in the order in which they will be used4 ,knives are at the right of the napkin1 always two1 a large and a small one4 ,fashion has re-introduced the steel-bladed knife for the meat course2 it is surprising to notice how much more tender meat is than it used to be when we tried to cut it with the silver knives4 ,the soup-spoon is laid at the top of the plate4 ,the salad fork may be brought in with the salad if preferred1 spoons with the dessert and coffee4 ,grape fruit is eaten with an orange spoon1 laid at the right4 ,no fancy folding of napkins is permissible4 ,the glasses stand at the top of the plate1 a little to the right4 ,small cut glass or fancy dishes containing the relishes are placed near the corners of the table within the circle of plates if the table is square2 if it is round they are so arranged so as to balance each other in the form of a square4 ,there may be two of nuts and two of stuffed olives or of bonbons4 ,individual salt cellars are at the top of the plate2 a roll is folded in the napkin1 sometimes laid on the bread-and-butter plate1 which is placed at the left4 ,such rolls should be small and well-baked4 ,at formal dinners no butter is served1 and the plates are omitted4 ,finger bowls are brought in after the ices or the pudding4 ,they are on a small plate on which is a doily1 and the fruit knife1 if to be used1 is on the plate4 ,the guest lays bowl and doily at his right1 lifting the two together1 the plate being for fruit1 if any is served4 ,if no fruit1 the bowl is left on the plate4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gjc ,,luncheons4 ,the luncheon is a less elaborate function than the dinner1 but ranks next it in point of compliment and display4 ,the stand-up or buffet luncheon is much less popular than formerly1 in fact even at the so-called buffet luncheons the guests are now seated at small tables accommodating four4 ,invitations are sent out ten days or two weeks in advance1 and require prompt replies4 ,formal ,luncheons4--,save in a less elaborate menu1 the formal luncheon differs very little from the dinner1 except that the latter is at seven o'clock1 and the luncheon almost invariably at one4 ,the menu generally begins with grape fruit1 served in glasses on small plates and doilies1 and on the table when the guests are seated4 ,an orange spoon is used4 ,the table is set as for dinner1 save that less silver is laid4 ,bouillon1 served in bouillon cups1 with a spoon on the saucer may follow4 ,then may come lobster a la ,newburg2 sweet-breads and peas2 salad2 ices and coffee4 ,in place of the sweet-breads one may serve squab on toast1 fillet of beef1 or broiled chicken2 peas1 beets1 and potatoes cut in balls and cooked in deep fat may accompany anyone of these4 ,the meat1 cut in portions1 and surrounded by mounds of the vegetables1 is often served from a large platter1 from which the guests help themselves4 ,the hostess is served first2 this is1 that1 in case any unfamiliar dish is served1 she may show how it is to be handled4 ,the lady on her right is next in order of serving4 ,the same etiquette in regard to serving1 changing plates1 etc41 is observed as at the dinner1 save that the rolls are on bread-and-butter plates instead of being folded in the napkin4 ,the decorations1 ornamental dishes1 candies1 and the like are used as at a dinner4 ,minor ,particulars4--,the roast never figures at a luncheon2 the courses consist largely of what are called entrees1 the idea being that the repast is of a lighter character than a dinner4 ,the salad is a special feature2 it may be chicken1 ,waldorf1 fruit1 or any kind preferred1 but must be carefully studied in its relation to the other dishes4 #gjd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the guests keep on their hats during the luncheon1 removing the gloves as they are seated2 at an informal luncheon the gloves are removed in the dressing room4 ,very often bridge or some other card game follows the luncheon4 ,if not1 guests are not expected to remain more than half an hour after leaving the table4 ,the luncheon--never say lunch--is a favorite form of entertainment for girls4 ,in this case the dishes served are light and delicate4 ,mushrooms on toast1 oyster patties or croquettes1 a salad1 and ices2 the menu prefaced by grape fruit and bouillon1 are often thought sufficient for a girl's luncheon4 ,sweets are served freely for them4 ,it is no longer thought correct to go to extremes in carrying out a color scheme4 ,sandwiches are not tied up with ribbons1 nor cakes colored to correspond with the preferred hue4 ,flowers1 ices1 and the decorations on the small cakes passed with the dessert are quite sufficient4 ,candles1 if used1 should have shades to correspond4 ,large ,luncheons4--,the large luncheon has few friends these days2 it is too heterogeneous an affair4 ,those invited feel it is an easy way of paying off social obligations2 few find it entirely enjoyable4 ,there is more or less of a crush2 one experiences difficulty in finding a table and being served2 it is not appetizing to note evidences that others have eaten at the same table and departed4 ,and one is likely to be seated with the wrong people and thus miss much that belongs with and makes pleasant the smaller affair4 ,no woman need hesitate at inviting a few friends to have luncheon with her4 ,she may prepare a simple meal1 and if it is nicely served and she herself gives the cordiality and the conversational impetus that keeps things going1 her guests will find it enjoyable4 ,she may adopt as much of the regular method of serving as befits her home and its resources1 but she must make her table as beautiful as possible1 and she must not serve stewed hostess4 ,,table ,,etiquette4 ,we have seen how a table should be laid and a meal served2 now let us see how it should be eaten3 ,there is no situation in which one's good breeding is so much in evidence as at the table4 ,for that reason1 mothers should begin to train their children in infancy to correct usage4 ,as soon as a child is able to hold a spoon and fork1 he should be taught how to hold them properly1 and the training should be continued until the right habit is established4 ,one should not be seated until the lady of the house is seated1 unless especially requested to do so4 ,children should observe this rule as rigidly as that which requires the removal of the hat on entering the house4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gje ,at the ,table4--,on being seated1 the napkin is unfolded and laid across the lap4 ,it is more correct to only unfold one-half1 that is1 open it at the center fold4 ,one is not supposed to require further protection than from the accidental crumb4 ,on no account should it be used as a bib1 or be tucked in the dress or waistcoat4 ,grape fruit is eaten from an orange spoon4 ,if oysters are served raw1 they must not be cut but eaten whole4 ,soup must be taken from the side of the spoon1 quietly1 with no hissing or other sound1 nor should the spoon be so full that it drips over4 ,the motion of the spoon in filling it1 is away from instead of towards the person2 and tilting the plate to secure the last spoonful is bad form4 ,crackers are never served with soup3 croutons--small squares of bread toasted very hard and brown1 or small ,h4 ,p4 biscuits are passed4 ,these are never put into the soup1 but are eaten from the hand4 ,neither soup nor fish should be offered the second time4 ,fish is generally eaten with a fork and a bit of bread1 though silver fish knives are in occasional use4 ,the entree which follows the fish should be eaten with the fork only4 ,a mouthful of meat is cut as required2 it is never buried in potato or any vegetable and then conveyed to the mouth4 ,vegetables are no longer served in birds' bath-tubs1 as some wit once called the individual vegetable dishes1 but are cooked sufficiently dry to be served on the plate with the meat4 ,all vegetables are eaten with the fork1 so also jellies1 chutney1 etc41 served with the meat course4 ,using the ,fork4--,the fork laid farthest from the plate is to be used for the first course requiring such a utensil2 the others are used in their order4 ,the knife is held in the right hand2 by the handle1 not the blade4 ,the fork should not be held like a spoon1 or a shovel1 but more as one would hold a pencil or pen2 it is raised laterally to the mouth4 ,the elbow is not to be projected1 or crooked outward1 in using either knife or fork2 that is a very awkward performance4 ,the fork should never be over-burdened4 ,the knife is never lifted to the mouth2 it is said that only members of the legislature eat pie with a knife nowadays4 ,the handle of neither knife or fork may rest on the table nor the former be laid across the edge of the plate4 ,tender meat1 like the breast of chickens1 may be cut with the fork4 ,a bone is never taken in the fingers1 the historic anecdote about ,queen ,victoria to the contrary notwithstanding4 ,the table manners of the twentieth century are not ,early ,victorian4 ,olives and celery are correctly laid on the bread-and-butter plate4 ,the former is never dipped in one's salt cellar2 a small portion of salt is put on the edge of the plate2 both are eaten from the fingers4 #gjf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,vegetables1 ,fruits1 etc4--,green corn is seldom served on the cob at ceremonious dinners4 ,if it is served1 it is to be broken in medium-sized pieces and eaten from the cob1 a rather messy process1 and one not pretty to observe4 ,the fastidious avoid it4 ,if eaten1 the piece is held between the fingers of one hand4 ,to take an unbroken ear in both hands and gnaw the length of it suggests the manners of an animal never named in polite society4 ,it is correct to take up asparagus by the stalk1 and eat it from the fingers1 but the newer and more desirable custom is to cut off the edible portion with knife and fork4 ,lettuce is never cut with a knife2 a fork is used1 the piece rolled up and conveyed to the mouth4 ,hard cheese may be eaten from the fingers2 soft cheeses1 like ,neufchatel1 ,brie1 and the like1 are eaten with the fork1 or a bit is spread on a morsel of bread and conveyed to the mouth with the fingers4 ,a soft cake is eaten with a fork4 ,the rule is that whatever can be eaten with a fork shall be so eaten4 ,roman punch and sherbets require a spoon4 ,berries1 peaches and cream1 custards1 preserves1 jellies1 call for the spoon4 ,strawberries are often served as a first course in their season4 ,they are then arranged with their hulls and a portion of stem left on1 dipped in powdered sugar and eaten from the fingers4 ,a little mound of the sugar is pressed into shape in the center of the small plate and the berries laid around it4 ,peaches1 pears1 and apples are peeled with the fruit knife1 cut in quarters or eighths1 and eaten from the fingers4 ,bananas are stripped of the skin1 cut in pieces with a fork and eaten from it4 ,oranges are cut in two across the sections and eaten with an orange spoon4 ,plums1 like olives1 are eaten by biting off the pulp without taking the stone in the mouth4 ,pineapple1 unless shredded or cut up1 requires both knife and fork2 it is usually prepared for more convenient eating4 ,grapes1 which should be washed by letting water from the faucet run over them and laid on a folded towel until the moisture drips off1 are eaten from behind the half-closed hand1 which receives the skins and seeds1 then to be deposited on the plate4 ,if the small cup of coffee--the demi-tasse--is served1 the small after-dinner coffee spoon is necessary4 ,cream is seldom served with the black coffee--cafe noir--with which a meal concludes1 cut loaf sugar is passed4 ,the ,spoon4--,the spoon must never be left in the cup1 no matter what beverage is served4 ,most of us have seen some absent-minded individual 7we will charitably suppose him absent-minded instead of ignorant71 stir his coffee round and round and round1 creating a miniature whirlpool and very likely slopping it over into the saucer2 then1 prisoning the spoon with a finger1 drink half the cup's contents at a gulp4 ,to do this is positively vulgar4 ,stir the coffee or tea very slightly1 just enough to stir the cream and sugar with it1 then drink in sips4 ,to take either from the teaspoon is bad form4 ,bread is broken1 not cut1 and only a small portion buttered at a time4 ,do not play with bread crumbs or spoon1 etc41 during the progress of a meal4 ,leave knife and fork on the plate1 handles side by side1 when it is passed for a second helping1 and at a conclusion of a course1 or the meal1 lay them in the same position1 points of the fork upward4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gjg ,finger ,bowls4--,when finger bowls are brought1 the tips of the fingers are dipped in the bowl and dried on the napkin4 ,men may lift the moistened fingers to the lips2 women seldom do this1 but wipe the lips with the napkin4 ,at any function the napkin is not folded1 but laid at the side of the plate at the conclusion of the repast4 ,if a guest for a day or so1 or for more than one meal1 note what your hostess does with her napkin and follow her4 ,if a guest at only one meal1 never fold the napkin4 ,be careful not to throw it down so carelessly that it is stained with coffee1 fruit1 or fruit juices2 your hostess will thank you for your consideration4 ,be ready to rise when your hostess rises2 you do not push your chair into place2 simply rise and leave it4 ,rise on the side of your chair so you will not have to go around it in following your hostess to the drawing room4 ,,receptions4 ,when invitations are sent out for a reception1 the recipient dons her handsomest afternoon gown for the occasion4 ,this may be a dressy tailored suit2 by this is meant one not severely simple2 or she may wear some handsome trained gown under a long coat4 ,small cards for presentation at the door are sometimes enclosed with invitations to a large reception or buffet luncheon1 since the pushers have been known to present themselves at such functions without having been invited4 ,these cards are handed to the man who opens the carriage door4 ,an awning extends from the door to the curb1 and strips of carpet are laid under it1 ,a maid opens the door and directs guests to the dressing room1 where wraps are laid aside1 hats and gloves being retained4 ,receiving4--,the hostess stands near the door of the drawing room1 welcoming her guests with hand and smile4 ,next to her stand the ladies who receive with her4 ,during the hour of arrival there is seldom opportunity for more than a word of greeting1 and one should not linger but pass on down the line4 ,a reception is often given to some visiting stranger1 who is introduced by the hostess4 ,the guests then circulate through the rooms1 greeting acquaintances1 and drifting eventually to the dining room1 where refreshments are served4 ,they may stay as long as they find it agreeable1 within the hours named on the card of invitation1 but people seldom stay more than an hour4 ,the hostess remains near the door after the rush is over to greet the belated guest and bid adieu to those who are leaving4 #gjh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,decorations4--,it is usual to decorate the rooms with flowers1 and the services of the florist as well as the caterer are required if it is a large affair4 ,cards are usually left1 as a token that one has been present1 but in this case a card is manifestly not a visit1 since it would be absurd for a woman to invite fifty1 a hundred1 or even five hundred people1 who would expect her to call on them afterwards4 ,cards are sent by those who do not attend1 on the day4 ,a reception given for forty or fifty people is less formal1 perhaps1 but requires flowers--in less profusion--and refreshments4 ,the awning may be dispensed with if the day is fine1 but seldom is4 ,the door must be promptly opened1 and the maid remains at her post during the affair if there are many guests1 to open it for those who leave as well as those who arrive4 ,,hospitality ,,in ,,the ,,home4 ,there is an emanation from the heart in genuine hospitality which cannot be described1 but is immediately felt1 and puts the stranger at once at his ease4 --,washington ,irving4 ,were we to look up the meaning of the word hospitality in the dictionary1 we would find it defined as the act of receiving and entertaining guests kindly1 generously1 and gratuitously1 without expectation of reward4 ,according to such a definition1 much that passes for hospitality in the social realm does not deserve the name4 ,society is a give-and-take arrangement1 somewhat resembling the gift exchange we practise at ,christmas4 ,if you do not give you do not get2 if you do not entertain you are not invited1 unless it is understood that circumstances prevent your doing so4 ,then one is asked for what one can contribute in the way of good company1 promotion of gayety1 and the like4 ,one pays her way by being agreeable1 well gowned1 popular4 ,thus1 in a way1 much social hospitality is merely social bargaining4 ,the woman who feels indebted to her circle--or circles1 for these impinge upon each other--gives a large reception or at home4 ,she can seldom do more than welcome the coming and speed the parting guest4 ,her greeting is ,so delighted to see you here2 her farewell1 ,good-bye2 so glad you were able to come4 ,her guests have greeted each other in much the same casual fashion1 have had some refreshments warranted to destroy their appetite for dinner2 have shown a handsome gown and hat--and perhaps had the former injured in the crush4 ,one is reminded of ,bunthorne's ,hollow6 ,hollow6 ,hollow66 ,real ,hospitality4--,quite different is this from what we offer when we invite our friends to visit us4 ,here is genuine hospitality--the receiving and entertaining gratuitously those whose companionship we enjoy4 ,one of the chief joys of having one's own home is the pleasure of being able to welcome one's friends and afford them the privilege of enjoying it also4 ,an invitation of this kind means we are willing to incommode ourselves1 incur expense1 and give a measure of our time to the entertainment of those of our friends whose society we wish to enjoy familiarly4 ,thus it seems that an invitation to visit a friend in her home is a compliment of no mean order1 although ,nicole says3 ',visits are for the most part neither more nor less than inventions for discharging upon our neighbors somewhat of our own unendurable weight4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gji ,short ,visits4--,visits are of much shorter duration than in those old times people talk about so enthusiastically--and would find so tiresome were they to return again4 ,then visitors stayed week after week2 were urged to remain longer when they proposed departure4 ,the story goes of a ,virginia planter who invited an old war-time friend to visit him4 ,at the end of a month the major proposed departure4 ,his host objected so strenuously that he agreed to stay another month4 ,and so it went on1 the guest regularly proposing to leave1 the host hospitably insisting on his remaining1 until in the end the old veteran died in and was buried from his friend's house4 ,this1 however1 is an example not to be emulated in these less hospitable days4 ,there is a saying1 ,short visits make long friends1 that is worth consideration by those who visit4 ,probably the truth of the saying has been so often attested that it has given rise to the custom of specifying the date of arrival and departure of a guest when giving the invitation4 ,it has become to be understood that the vague1 indefinite invitation ,do come and see us sometime1 means nothing4 ,no one would think for a moment of taking it in good faith4 ,if the giver wishes to entertain her friend she will ask if it will be convenient for her to visit her at a certain specified date4 ,nothing less counts4 ,an understanding of this might save the unexperienced from the awkwardness of making an unwelcome visit4 ,the ,unexpected ,visit4--,nothing is worse form than the surprise visit4 ,generally you do surprise your hostess and very often most disagreeably4 ,a housekeeper does not enjoy an intrusion--for such it is--of that kind any more than you would be pleased to have a chance caller rush unannounced into your private rooms4 ,even among relatives and the most intimate friends1 there is nothing to justify the unexpected arrival4 ,nothing so strikes terror to a woman's soul as the thud of trunks on the piazza and the crunch of wheels on the gravel1 meaning someone has come to stay4 ,such an arrival is a piece of presumption on the part of the visitor4 ,she assumes she will be welcome at any time she chooses to present herself4 ,this may be true2 but at the same time there is an obligation of courtesy which requires her to consult her friend's convenience4 ,instead1 she consults her own and utterly ignores that of her hostess1 who is thus forced into entertaining her4 #gaj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,inopportune ,arrival4--,many awkward and sometimes amusing anecdotes are told in connection with the inopportune visit4 ,thus not long ago the newspapers chronicled the plight of a woman who undertook to surprise an acquaintance from whom she had not heard for several years4 ,she was driven to their house and dismissed the carriage4 ,a strange face met her at the door1 and she learned that her friend had removed to another city nearly a twelvemonth before4 ,served her right will be everybody's verdict4 ,suppose one arrives unexpectedly and finds the friend's house full of other and invited company4 ,then1 if ever1 she ought to feel herself a rank outsider4 ,if she is tactless enough not to give notice of her intended arrival1 she probably has not the good sense to depart as quickly as possible4 ,the man of the house may have to sleep on the parlor sofa1 or the children on the floor1 and ninety-nine times out of a hundred the whole family will wish her in ,halifax4 ,or she may arrive to find some member of the family ill1 or house-cleaning or repairing in progress1 or the house in the hands of the decorators4 ,indeed1 so many unforeseen accidents may occur to make her visit an unpleasant memory1 both to herself and her hostess1 that only the most selfish and inconsiderate of women will so violate the social conventions as to make surprise visits4 ,visits ,that ,save ,expense4--,something equally reprehensible is the visit we pay to a friend in town where we have business or desire a pleasure trip1 and do not propose to have it cost us much of anything4 ,we force hospitality on our acquaintances in order to save hotel bills4 ,they know it1 and they feel about it just exactly as we would in their places--that is1 that it is an imposition on good nature and a mean and selfish thing to do4 ,we gave up our house and went to boarding simply because my health and my husband's salary were inadequate to the demands made upon them by our out-of-town relatives and acquaintances1 who used us as a restaurant and hotel4 ,there was seldom a week when we did not give ten or twelve meals and two or three nights lodging to people better able to pay for them than we were to furnish them4 ,so we gave up housekeeping4 ,this is an actual experience4 ,,week-,,end ,,visits4 ,the house-party1 as the week-end visit is now often styled1 is a comparatively recent addition to social entertainments4 ,it is a fashion imported from ,england1 and a very good one4 ,it is the from ,saturday to ,monday visit1 and so universally recognized that during the summer extra trolley cars and railroad trains are in use to convey resorters and their guests to summer homes in the country4 ,invitations to a house-party are given several weeks in advance1 and great care should be taken to invite those who are congenial and will mix well1 since where a few are thrown together congeniality is absolutely essential to success4 ,the invitations are informal2 the length of the visit definitely fixed2 even the train by which the visitor is expected to arrive and leave is mentioned1 that there may be no misunderstanding4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gaa ,the ,invitation4--,one may write to her friend3 ,won't you give us the pleasure of entertaining you from ,friday afternoon to ,monday8 ,the #c3de train will bring you here in time for tea4 ,there is to be a musical in the evening2 an automobile ride is planned for ,saturday afternoon1 to show you the beauties of our vicinity1 and there is to be the usual ,saturday evening dance at the hotel4 ,a train leaves here at #aj3cj ,monday morning1 which will take you back to the city in ample time for lunch4 ,hoping to have the happiness of seeing you on ,friday1 ,i am1 etc41 etc4 ,this not only suggests to your friend at what time she is expected to arrive and depart1 but gives her an idea of what she should bring with her in the way of clothes4 ,one should always take her prettiest gowns that will be suitable to the entertainments proposed for her pleasure--for a hostess naturally wishes to have her guests make a good appearance4 ,from four to six is the number generally asked to a small house-party1 since the usual summer cottage has few guest rooms4 ,the guests are1 if possible1 evenly divided as to sex1 and a hostess may1 with perfect propriety1 arrange that the men of the party shall be lodged at a hotel1 coming over to breakfast with their entertainer4 ,amusements4--,some amusements are always provided for the visitors at a house-party4 ,often a dinner-party is planned for ,sunday1 in which several other guests are included4 ,men who cannot leave business for even a week-end often come out ,sunday for a dinner and a breath of country air4 ,now that automobiles are as plenty as black-berries the railroad train can be ignored4 ,young people living in the country should take advantage of this method of entertaining their city friends1 who will find the change delightful in summer1 and will gladly reciprocate by inviting them to the city during the social season4 ,remember that a hearty hospitality1 a sincere joy in seeing your friends1 and the fresh milk1 eggs and fruits you can offer will do much toward counterbalancing your lack of city conveniences4 ,the ,hostess's ,arrangements4--,the hostess should arrange to have the guests met at the station4 ,she will naturally try to have them arrive by the same train1 is possible2 but she must see that their baggage arrives at the house nearly as soon as they do1 that they may at once remove the soil of travel and dress for the evening meal4 ,she may or she may not meet them at the station1 according to her own convenience1 but she must be ready to receive them when they arrive at the home4 ,if the journey has been long1 a cup of tea may be offered2 otherwise they are at once shown to their rooms4 ,the hostess does this for her women guests1 the host or a servant for the men4 ,if a visitor is so unfortunate as to miss her train she should immediately telegraph or telephone her hostess1 explaining the accident1 and saying she will arrange to have herself conveyed from the station to the house on her arrival by a later train4 ,of course1 the hostess will not permit this1 but will send some vehicle to meet the next train4 ,the matter of guest rooms and their conveniences1 proper furnishings1 etc41 will be taken up in a later section4 #gab ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,what ,is ,expected of ,guests4--,one does not invite guests to make them uncomfortable1 therefore it is best not to expect them to rise for an early breakfast4 ,if they are expected to present themselves1 as late an hour as possible should be named4 ,but they may be served with coffee1 rolls1 fruit and any other easily prepared breakfast dish whenever they please to arise1 being given to understand that a substantial breakfast is the price of the extra forty winks4 ,guests at a house-party are expected to entertain themselves1 among themselves1 to a considerable extent4 ,they may walk1 or row1 or play croquet or tennis1 or read or gossip or play cards1 while the hostess attends to her domestic duties4 ,if the party is large1 or if but one or no servants are kept1 the women should quietly attend to their own rooms1 making up the bed and picking up their own belongings4 ,whether they may do this or not depends upon circumstances of which they must judge4 ,the most enjoyable house-parties are given in these roomy old houses with broad verandas1 surrounded with lawn and garden4 ,but this need not deter those having less delightful surroundings from offering their best to their friends4 ,it is not so much the elegance of what we offer as the manner in which it is offered that makes our friends remember their visit with pleasure4 ,dress at ,week-,end ,visits4--,women wear a simple tailored suit while traveling1 with white waist or silk skirt to match4 ,if the weather is warm1 white duck1 pique or linen skirts with white shirts are worn mornings2 afternoons1 foulard1 or some of the fine and dainty fabrics suited to the season4 ,for evening1 nothing is prettier than white for the young--and1 indeed1 everybody wears white4 ,by change of accessories1 the same white gown may be made to do for the two evenings4 ,if an automobile trip is part of the entertainment1 one should take an ulster or long loose coat and veil4 ,the woman's greatest trouble is to carry a second hat--something she may need under some circumstances1 though the fashion of going bareheaded helps considerably4 ,but if the entertainment includes a garden party1 a tea or reception1 she must have a hat4 ,the trunk is uncalled for1 and the suitcase is disobliging4 ,what shall she do8 ,her best plan will be to have a becoming shape covered with black tulle or malines1 and a made bow attached to it to travel in4 ,on arrival1 she will detach the bow and pin on a couple of plumes1 an aigrette1 or flowers1 converting it into a dress hat4 ,men's ,wear4--,the man wears the ordinary business suit for travelling1 sack or cutaway4 ,he wears in the country in the morning a suit of flannel1 tweed or cheviot1 a straw hat and tan shoes4 ,his shirt may be of striped madras or linen1 with a white collar4 ,the cutaway coat is correct for ordinary afternoon wear1 with a white waistcoat1 white shirt and four-in-hand tie4 ,this takes the place in summer of the frock coat1 which is the formal day wear4 ,he will seldom1 if ever1 have occasion for a dress suit at a week-end visit in summer4 ,of course1 the size of the party and the gayeties in which one will participate have a bearing on the dress question1 but the tendency is for men's dress to be more comfortable and less formal in summer1 especially in the country4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gac ,,the ,,duties ,,of ,a ,,hostess4 ,the woman who is entertaining guests must remember two things3 that she must not neglect them1 and that she must not tire them out with too much attention4 ,there is a happy mean to be attained1 which is the climax of pleasure and comfort to both4 ,one woman makes her visitor feel that the domestic veal has been slaughtered in her behalf4 ,the usual manner of living and habits of life have been put aside that she may be entertained4 ,elaborate meals are planned2 there is a straining after hospitality which defeats its own purpose and makes the visitor uncomfortable1 because the hostess has so manifestly incommoded herself4 ,the fussy hostess puts too much endeavor into her entertainment4 ,on the other hand1 there is the hostess who announces her intention of regarding her visitor as one of the family1 making no fuss on account of her being in the house4 ,this sounds much better than it works out in actual practice4 ,unless we are prepared to modify our routine in accordance with our friend's pleasure and convenience1 at least to some extent1 we should not invite her4 ,we do not ask people to our houses to make them more uncomfortable than they would be at home4 ,a visit is in the nature of a holiday1 or vacation1 to the visitor2 we are to see to it that she is deferred to and efforts made to please her4 ,the ,visitor's ,comfort4--,it is hospitable to consult her tastes in the matter of food4 ,it is uncomfortable for both hostess and guest if the principal dish at dinner is something the latter dislikes4 ,nor should we ask her to conform to the family breakfast hour if we know she is unaccustomed to early hours1 or is very much fatigued4 ,in that case it is best to say that the early breakfast is a family necessity and that she will not be expected to appear at it1 but may have her coffee and toast in her own room or down stairs at the hour at which she wishes to rise4 ,this1 though it may necessitate the preparation of a tray to be sent up1 is really a convenience to the hostess1 who is then left free to attend to her domestic duties4 ,as some one has said1 ,it is not hospitality to ask a guest to your rooftree and expect her to find sufficient delight in being there and doing as you do4 ,very often she would be far more comfortable at home1 physically at least4 ,remember your object in inviting people is to make them happy4 ,unless you are willing to make some sacrifices to do this1 do not invite them4 #gad ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,preparing for ,company4--,an expected guest should always be met at the station by some member of the family4 ,the guest room should be in readiness1 closet and bureau drawers vacated for her use4 ,the bed should be freshly made up1 the bedding having been properly aired4 ,it would seem that no one would offer a visitor a bed that has not been changed and aired after having been slept in1 yet guests1 exchanging experiences1 acknowledge it has been done--let us hope through inadvertence1 though it is really inexcusable4 ,there should be plenty of fresh towels and water2 a fresh cake of soap1 a candlestick and matches1 and a waste paper basket4 ,on the dressing-bureau there should be a spotless spread1 a pincushion well stocked with pins1 hand mirror1 comb and brush4 ,the guest will bring her own1 but may need to use these before her luggage arrives4 ,the brush and comb should have been washed after a previous using4 ,a lounge1 preferably placed at the foot of the bed if there is room2 a light quilt or blanket for use upon it2 an easy chair1 and a clock in good working order are desirable furnishings4 ,writing materials should be provided4 ,some careful and painstaking hostesses include a small writing desk1 well stocked with paper1 pens and ink1 postage stamps1 even picture postal cards already stamped and ready to be addressed4 ,a new magazine and a few books1 and a little basket containing thimble1 needles1 scissors and several spools of cotton complete the conveniences arranged for the guest4 ,a potted plant1 or a few flowers in a vase1 give a personal touch that bespeaks the hostess's solicitude for the pleasure of her friend4 ,there is no more delicious flattery than that of having one's personal tastes remembered and recognized4 ,the ,visitor's ,entertainment4--,the entertainment of a guest is1 of course1 dependent on the hostess's means1 mode of life1 social standing1 the season of the year1 and whether one lives in town or in the country4 ,she will ask some of her friends to call on her guest2 she will give a little entertainment for her1 at cards1 or a tea1 or a reception1 according to circumstances4 ,no doubt her friends will include her visitor in their invitations during her stay4 ,she will take her friend to see the sights of her home city if she is a stranger2 she may give a theatre party1 or at least take her friend several times4 ,she will pay her guest's carfare1 unless the other anticipates her1 and pay for the theatre tickets4 ,it will be perfectly correct for the guest to stand treat by inviting her host and hostess to accompany her to concert or play1 paying for the seats herself4 ,the ,hostess's ,invitations4--,it often happens that a hostess has invitations not extended to her visitor4 ,she may have accepted2 before her guest's arrival1 an invitation to dinner1 card party or luncheon4 ,in neither of these may she ask to have her guests included4 ,they are formal functions for which arrangements are made long in advance4 ,she may say to an intimate friend who is giving a musical or an ,at home or any informal affair1 that she has a visitor staying with her1 and the friend will no doubt extend an invitation to the latter4 ,it is proper for host and hostess to accept invitations in which a guest is not included if they make some provision for her pleasure during their absence4 ,she may be asked to invite some friend to dine with her1 or someone provided to take her to the theatre4 ,nor has she a right to feel affronted at being left at home4 ,one thing must be carefully avoided1 the hostess must not let her guest feel1 for one moment1 that she is the cause of inconvenience or trouble4 ,even if she is1 the fact must be sedulously concealed4 ,bear with the annoyance until the visit ceases2 then do not invite her again4 ,it is the hostess's privilege to invite2 having invited she must not allow her equanimity to be disturbed4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gae ,,the ,,obligations ,,of ,a ,,guest4 ,if it is the duty of the hostess to be attentive to the comfort of her guest1 there is quite as much obligation resting on the guest to show a disposition to be pleased and to make herself agreeable4 ,some women--young girls more particularly--seem to think too much cannot be done for their entertainment4 ,they make themselves burdensome by their wish to have something doing all the time4 ,the visitor who conveys the impression that she is neglected unless some festivity is in the immediate future easily becomes tiresome4 ,the guest should accommodate herself to the ways of the family4 ,especially should she be punctual at meals and ready on time when going out with her friends4 ,her host may acquire a dislike to her if she keeps him waiting4 ,she should always be neatly dressed1 never appearing at the breakfast table in kimona or dressing-jacket if men will be present4 ,she should respect the privileges of the host1 not occupying his easy chair1 appropriating the newspaper or the best position round the lamp4 ,she should give as little trouble as possible and be especially careful about scattering her belongings about the house4 ,this particularly applies to young girls1 who are apt to be careless in this respect4 ,it annoys a hostess to find ,missy's rubbers kicked off in the hall1 her hat on the piano1 and a half eaten box of candy on the parlor sofa4 ,about ,being ,thoughtful4--,she should be careful to avoid injury to any of her hostess' pretty things or her furnishings4 ,the story is told of a girl who1 conducted to her hostess's beautiful guest room1 furnished with the utmost daintiness in white1 threw her umbrella and dusty coat on the spotless counterpane1 exclaiming3 ,what a lovely room6 ,it was not lovely when she left it4 ,the wall was defaced by marks made by scratching matches2 the bureau scarf was blackened by the curling-iron2 there were ink spots on the hemstitched sheets where she had written letters in bed1 and something that would not come out was spilled on the table cover4 ,it does not show that you are accustomed to nice things to be so negligent and careless2 it shows you are not accustomed to them and do not know how to treat them2 and it makes you a visitor the hostess is glad to get rid of1 and never invites again4 #gaf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the guest1 young or old1 should take herself out of the way part of the time2 she shouldn't be always in evidence4 ,let her go to her own room and write letters1 read1 or take her work out of doors2 in other words1 show an ability to entertain herself which releases her hostess from that responsibility for the time being4 ,this is much better than having one's friend in one's constant presence4 ,outside ,acquaintance4--,if one is staying with a friend and has other acquaintances in the same place she will naturally expect them to call on her4 ,if her callers are strangers to her hostess1 they should ask for her4 ,the hostess may see them or ask to be excused with equal propriety4 ,the guest is at liberty to accept outside invitations which do not include her hostess1 but should always consult her in reference to them4 ,she has no right to invite any of her friends to a meal without first mentioning her wish to her hostess and securing a cordial acquiescence4 ,she must not make a convenience of her friend's house1 and if a girl or young woman1 she must not receive there any man or woman of whom her parents disapprove4 ,this is disloyal to them1 and an imposition upon her hostess4 ,other ,points to ,observe4--,if a visitor can play1 sing1 recite1 tell stories1 or in any way contribute to the pleasure of her friends or other guests1 she should comply cheerfully with requests that she do so4 ,on the other hand1 she should not monopolize the piano4 ,she should enter readily into any plans proposed for her entertainment2 even though they may not be especially agreeable1 she should subscribe to the kindly intent4 ,the question as to how much assistance the visitor should volunteer in case her hostess keeps but one servant1 or does her own work1 is dependent upon circumstances4 ,she certainly shouldn't follow her hostess all over the house with offers of help3 ,can't ,i do this8 ,shan't ,i do that8 ,let her quickly and unostentatiously render such small services as are helpful without being obtrusive4 ,she may care for her own room2 she may fill the vases with flowers2 she may tell stories to the children or take them for a walk1 but she must carefully respect the hostess's privacy and not intrude in the rear regions where the domestic rites are performed1 without her hostess's permission4 ,and whatever aid she renders she should give according to her hostess's method1 not her own4 ,a visitor should carefully avoid any comment on the cook's failures1 should such occur2 she must not criticise the children's manners3 nor reprove them2 nor should she criticise the chance caller or visitor1 who is a friend of her hostess1 but not of her acquaintance4 ,above all she must avoid comparisons4 ,if she has been visiting more wealthy people it is not good form to wax eloquent over the elegance of their establishment or their more expensive mode of entertaining4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gag ,concerning ,departure4--,if there has been no time named as the length of her visit1 she should take an early opportunity to mention now long she will remain if perfectly convenient4 ,and it is almost invariably a mistake to remain beyond the date named4 ,better go1 and have your departure regretted1 than linger to find the later days give a flat ending and you and your hostess alike relieved at parting4 ,it is customary1 on leaving1 to give a small fee to the maid who has cared for one's room1 and to the waitress1 if one is employed4 ,anyone who has rendered personal service is generally remembered4 ,a dollar is usually given at the close of a week's visit3 something depends upon the style of the household4 ,men generally tip the chauffeur4 ,after having been received as a guest in a family it is the height of incivility and bad manners to criticise their mode of living1 discuss the peculiarities of any member1 or make unkind remarks in reference to a slight1 real or fancied1 or any negligence or oversight4 ,having eaten your hostess's salt1 there is an obligation of silence imposed1 unless one can speak in terms of praise4 ,at ,home ,again4--,immediately after one's return home it is obligatory to write what is sometimes called the bread-and-butter letter--that in which one expresses her pleasure in the visit and her appreciation of the hospitality received4 ,a serviceable form for this follows3 ,my ,dear ,mrs4 ,blank3 ,i wish to tell you at once how much ,i enjoyed my visit to your charming home and how truly ,i appreciate all you did to make my stay so pleasant4 ,i shall always remember my good times with you1 and especially that most delightful picnic to ,ferndale4 ,with kind remembrances to ,mr4 ,blank and to ,lois1 who helped so much to make me happy1 believe me1 ,yours most sincerely1 ,mary ,annesley4 ,this recognition of hospitality enjoyed must on no account be omitted4 ,,visiting ,,etiquette ,,for ,,girls4 ,the best personal asset a girl can have is nice manners2 they will contribute more to her lasting popularity than beauty or wealth4 ,girls sometimes wonder how it happens that a girl they have regarded as too homely to be accounted dangerous1 still carries off the matrimonial prize of her set4 ,ten chances to one it is because she has that charm of manner that makes a man overlook her physical deficiencies4 ,her manners1 in such case1 are the spontaneous expression of a kind and generous disposition1 aided1 of course1 by a familiarity with the social code that prevents awkwardness4 ,she has ease1 and that puts others at their ease2 she is companionable2 and not being engrossed by her own good looks1 she has had time to cultivate the intellectual graces4 #gah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,nothing is more becoming to a young girl than respect and deference to her elders4 ,if for no other reason than that it gives observers an unfavorable opinion of her manners1 she should avoid any disrespect or rudeness toward her parents or older sisters4 ,the young girl is often negligent in this respect4 ,her own ego is exaggerated1 owing to her youth and inexperience2 she thinks ,what there is to know1 ,i know it2 ,what ,i don't know isn't knowledge2 and is much inclined to dub her own mother old-fashioned4 ,so she contradicts her1 precedes her in entering a room1 takes the easiest chair1 monopolizes the conversation1 and in other disrespectful ways endeavors to assert her own importance4 ,instead of crediting her with more social experience1 bystanders consider her a very crude and untrained young person4 ,deference to ,age4--,one reason why convent training is so highly esteemed in our best circles is because girls are taught such beautiful manners4 ,no convent-bred girl would think of showing the slightest disrespect to an older person4 ,they are taught all the little matters of etiquette that contribute to gentle and refined manners4 ,a lady staying at a large summer hotel noted the charming manners of a young ,southern girl1 especially in regard to the unfailing deference paid to her mother and aunt4 ,she rose when they addressed her and remained standing during the conversation4 ,when the aunt came to the breakfast table the girl rose1 standing until the elder lady was seated2 if her mother entered one of the reception rooms she excused herself if conversing and advanced to meet her1 finding a seat for her and perhaps asking permission to introduce an acquaintance4 ,and it was all done so easily1 so naturally1 that it was plainly seen there was no affectation1 but the unstudied courtesy due to good-breeding4 ,on the other hand1 girls who undertake to show their respect for their seniors sometimes overdo the matter4 ,no elderly person likes to be fussed over4 ,she doesn't want someone continually thrusting a cushion behind her shoulders or insisting on providing a foot-stool4 ,the unwelcome service provokes a little resentment4 ,one must have an intuitive sense of what to do and when to do it1 and tact enough to perform a trifling service without the appearance of saying ,see me6 how polite ,i am6 ,as young men should rise when an elderly woman enters the room1 so a young girl may pay the same pretty deference to her mother or an acquaintance4 ,she should be careful not to take precedence of older women1 not to interrupt them when speaking1 and to render any small service unobtrusively4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gai ,,the ,,young ,,girl',s ,,social ,,affairs4 ,there is no special code of etiquette for girls4 ,why should they be trained in one code1 only to discard it for another when they enter society8 ,their etiquette is simply more informal4 ,until they are out1 they do not give formal invitations4 ,their functions are chiefly luncheons1 invitations being given by telephone or personal notes1 and the menu more simple4 ,they may give theatre parties1 but never without a chaperon4 ,they do not invite young men to call on them2 that is their mother's duty4 ,they do not send written invitations to young men2 these are in the mother's name4 ,thus3 ,my ,dear ,mr4 ,smith3 ,my mother wishes me to say that it will give her much pleasure if you will spend ,friday evening1 ,march tenth1 with us1 quite informally4 ,we hope to see you at eight o' clock4 ,yours sincerely1 ,mary ,gray4 ,such an invitation presupposes the presence of other guests4 ,if for cards1 or music or games1 mention may be made of the proposed entertainment4 ,a girl should not receive calls from young men without the presence of some member of the family1 her mother by preference1 at some time during the evening4 ,a young man should not feel that the girl he calls upon is not properly looked after by her parents4 ,the ,girl and the ,chaperon4--,youth scorns the chaperon1 regarding her as superfluous4 ,i can look out for myself1 is the young girl's motto4 ,yet scandal has dimmed the fair name of many a girl through her disinclination to submit to proper chaperonage4 ,the chaperon is much more of a social necessity in the ,east than she is in the ,south and ,west4 ,if a girl proposes to look ant for herself1 there are some things she must carefully abstain from doing4 ,she must not go to a restaurant with a young man alone2 she must not travel about with him alone1 even if she is engaged to him2 she must not go on excursions unattended1 nor go for a ride with a man and stop anywhere for refreshments2 indeed1 she should not accept such an invitation unless another couple or another girl are included in the party4 ,this is not prudery2 it is protection2 and any young man's acquaintance is not desirable if he objects to such arrangements4 ,he would not permit his sister to do what he asks some other man's sister to do4 ,a young man loses in respect for a girl if she holds herself cheap4 ,if a girl receives invitations of the character just mentioned1 it is far better to say frankly ,my father 7or mother7 does not allow me to accept1 than to make excuses or plead previous engagements time after time4 #gbj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,girl and the ,young ,man4--,do not ask a young man to call on the occasion of your first meeting4 ,young people often meet and make each other's acquaintance when the girl's mother1 whose place it is to give the invitation to call1 is not present4 ,after several meetings the girl1 having ascertained the young man's antecedents1 may say1 if he seems desirous of the invitation1 ',my mother will be glad to know you1 or ,mother and ,i will be pleased to have you call some evening4 ,the young man should acknowledge the compliment by calling at an early date1 and should meet the girl's mother1 ,the girl does not suggest when he shall call1 though she may mention that she receives calls on a certain evening4 ,she must not give him her card2 if he is not sufficiently interested to remember her address he probably does not intend to call4 ,it is not correct for girls to suggest a walk1 ride1 hint a wish to dance or row1 or tacitly invite a tete-a-tete4 ,let those who wish such favors ask for them4 ,the girl who shows herself most anxious for young men's attentions generally receives fewest4 ,despite the woman's movement1 man still insists on his privilege of taking the initiative4 ,about ,gifts4--,it is not correct form for a girl to receive presents from young men1 aside from flowers1 candy and an occasional book or piece of music4 ,in some circles1 to offer a girl a piece of jewelry would be considered insulting4 ,not until he is engaged to her may a man offer expensive presents4 ,this rule1 it is lamentably true1 is often violated by a certain order of young persons1 who rather boast of the gifts of their gallants1 and are thus the object of rather unkind criticism4 ,as a rule1 a girl makes a mistake when she sends a gift to a young man4 ,it is generally something that is as superfluous to him as a fifth wheel to a wagon1 and it entails an irksome sense of obligation4 ,it is presumed1 if he has been very courteous and shown her many attentions1 that it has been his pleasure to do so1 and her gracious acceptance and pleasure in them is sufficient reward4 ,a girl may give ,christmas and birthday gifts to her fiance1 but he should not give her any article of wearing apparel except gloves4 ,the ,telephone4--,a girl should be chary of calling up her young men acquaintances by telephone4 ,if forced to do so1 she should make her communication as brief as possible4 ,it is annoying to a young man to be called from his business to answer social or nonsense calls--the latter when some idle1 ennuied or smitten girl takes a notion she would like to chatter to somebody awhile4 ,it exasperates an employer to have his men called from their duties to answer such calls1 and fellow employees are likely to guy the man about his mash4 ,the note habit is just about as bad1 though not quite as annoying1 as the telephone habit1 because a man can carry such missives in his pocket unopened4 ,a wise girl will not give her photograph to any young man until she is engaged to him4 ,what nice girl would care to see her picture neighbored by ballet dancers and footlight favorites in a young man's rooms6 ,she will be equally careful about corresponding with men1 writing to but a few intimate and long-known friends1 making her letters bright and gay1 but carefully avoiding any warmer expressions of regard than those warranted by the friendship4 ,many a girl has bitterly regretted the affectionate missives sent to some young man who made werry fierce love to her for a time1 and whose regard afterward cooled4 ,when the man she truly loves comes along1 she would give her most precious jewel to get those letters into her hands again4 ,it is a great deal safer not to write them4 ,a young woman1 receiving back her letters at the close of a mistaken engagement1 once said3 ,i sat down on the floor and read them over1 and ,i tell you ,i was proud of myself4 ,there wasn't one ,i wouldn't have been willing to have my father read--and you know what ,i think of my father6 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gba ,,the ,,debutante4 ,a large number of young girls enter society without formal introductions4 ,after leaving school1 they assume their social responsibilities with no formality4 ,it is seldom that a girl enters the social world under eighteen1 or over twenty-two4 ,the early appearance implies no college career2 the later1 that1 she has spent several years at college or finishing school4 ,increasingly1 however1 it is becoming the custom to introduce the young aspirant for social recognition at some function given in her honor4 ,this may be a ball1 a reception1 a coming-out party1 a dinner1 a tea1 at which the debutante is introduced to the older members of the circle in which she will move4 ,whereas her associates heretofore have been young folk of her own age1 she now meets the people of all ages who constitute what we call society4 ,her circle of acquaintances will be much enlarged1 and her breeding will be judged by the manner in which she accepts her new obligations4 ,a ,grave ,mistake4--,the greatest mistake the debutante can make is to treat with carelessness and lack of respect the matrons1 young or old1 to whom she is introduced4 ,in the arrogance of her youth and ignorance she may think them old frumps and devote herself to her mates in age and inexperience4 ,but the old frumps hold the trump cards2 she will be dependent on them for invitations to many pleasant little functions1 especially those exclusive affairs to which it is an honor to be invited1 and if she is not personally agreeable1 there will always be some one else to take the place that might have been hers1 for a chaperon often influences a young man's invitations4 ,moreover1 by her disrespect for age and position she advertises her lack of good breeding and social training4 ,her ,dress4--,the debutante dresses in white at her coming-out party1 as a rule2 white being supposed to typify her virginal attitude in the social realm4 ,the mother receives her guests with her daughter standing at her side4 ,it is not uncommon for two girls of about the same age who are close friends to be introduced at the same function4 ,the celebrant's friends send flowers2 sometimes the number of bouquets is so great that a screen is arranged behind her on which they are displayed4 ,girls pique themselves on the number of such tributes4 #gbb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,if ,not a ,belle4--,but suppose a girl is not pretty enough1 nor rich enough1 nor attractive enough to become a social success4 ,she will suffer countless mortifications4 ,in society1 as in business1 ,nothing succeeds like success4 ,if she is popular1 she will have a very happy time as debutante4 ,if she is not a success1 her chaperon will despair of her4 ,she will be partnerless when other girls have too many2 she will have to retire to the dressing-room1 deeply humiliated because unescorted to the supper-room4 ,she will be a wall-flower while others dance4 ,young men are very selfish2 unless a girl has some claim to consideration1 personally1 or they expect invitations through her parents1 they often will selfishly neglect her4 ,what shall she do in such a case8 ,she will be happier and more contented to give up the losing fight1 find some sphere that is congenial1 and determine to adorn it4 ,there are many kinds of belles2 she may make herself a belle of the home1 a belle in out-door sports1 a queen of the chafing-dish4 ,far better these humbler triumphs than neglect and unhappiness in the social world4 ,a girl looks forward to her debut with many joyous anticipations1 but often finds her second social season a happier one than her first4 ,she is more sure of herself1 less shy and reserved2 little things--the small mistakes made through ignorance--do not worry her so much2 she has gained ease and grace of manner1 having shed her self-consciousness4 ,,the ,,etiquette ,,of ,,balls4 ,dinner dances have largely taken the place of balls1 the latter having seemingly passed into the hands of clubs and assemblies or being known as subscription dances4 ,one must have a very large house1 with ball-room1 to give a ball successfully1 so it is customary to engage private apartments at some fashionable restaurant or hotel1 where there are accommodations for such an affair4 ,invitations are formal1 and of course engraved4 ,if a debutante is to be presented her card may or may not be1 but usually is1 enclosed with the invitation4 ,the patronesses of a subscription dance are entitled to invitations which they send to their friends1 enclosing their card4 ,the word ball never appears on an invitation2 its nature is indicated by ,cotillion1 the fashionable name for what was called the ,german4 ,the hostess or hostesses stand near the entrance to the ball-room1 and should see that the guests receive a fair amount of attention4 ,the supper is provided by a caterer1 of course4 ,two orchestras1 playing alternately1 provide music2 they are screened behind palms and other plants4 ,balls generally begin about eleven o'clock1 the hour named on the cards being half after ten1 and everybody waiting in the hope that someone else may arrive earlier4 ,general dancing is in order until supper is served2 afterwards the cotillion is danced4 ,at the dinner dance1 the cotillion is preceded by a dinner1 given by the hostess at her own house1 or by several hostesses at some restaurant1 where each presides over a table4 ,dinner and subscription dances are much favored by the younger set1 as the hostesses act in the capacity of chaperons1 and the company is gayer4 ,to bid one's hostess good night--or good morning--and express one's pleasure in her entertainment is obligatory4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gbc ,,garden ,,parties4 ,jupiter ,pluvius apparently has a grouch against garden-parties1 so often does he shake his sieve with deliberate intent to spoil the affair1 which is after all1 merely afternoon tea out of doors4 ,the hostess anxiously consults the probabilities as to weather1 and if storm threatens must hastily convert her garden fete into an in-door function4 ,if blessed with a bright day1 a garden party is a pretty affair4 ,the women wear beautiful light gowns1 en train by preference1 and their flower-laden hats and gay parasols contribute to the charm of the scene4 ,the garden-party is the special prerogative of the out-of-town hostess4 ,she has the lawn and the trees without which a party of this character cannot be undertaken4 ,invitations may be formal1 or the hostess may use her card with the hour and the date and ,garden ,party written in the lower left hand corner4 ,if guests from a distance are expected to arrive by train or trolley they must be notified of the train or car which will be met by carriages or automobiles she provides4 ,the hostess receives on the lawn1 and hats are retained4 ,games1 like lawn tennis1 archery1 croquet1 should be provided4 ,guests wander about and entertain each other1 and seek the refreshment tables when so inclined4 ,the supper may be served under a tent or in the house4 ,seats are provided1 and rugs spread on the grass4 ,no matter if the weather is unfavorable the guests are expected to present themselves1 as the hostess will quickly transform her out-door fete into an in-door affair in case of rain4 ,refreshments4--,a hostess is not expected to use her best china and linen at a garden party4 ,she should have an ample supply of napkins1 plates1 cups and silver1 but the expense of hiring them from a caterer is offset by the danger of breakage and loss4 ,she may serve salads1 sandwiches1 cakes1 ices and ice creams1 fruit1 and claret cup2 or sandwiches1 cakes1 ice cream and lemonade and fruit punch4 ,hot tea should be provided for those who prefer it1 especially if rain drives the guests in-doors4 ,the young matrons are invited to pour it4 ,the maids should remove soiled dishes and napkins promptly1 and keep the tables looking fresh4 ,music is usually provided4 ,,at ,,small ,,entertainments4 ,many small1 informal entertainments are more enjoyable than those larger affairs given for the purpose of paying off social debts4 ,good will and jollity prevail1 and people go in for a good time4 #gbd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,card ,parties4--,the most stringent rule of etiquette at a card-party is to be punctual1 that the tables may be filled up in good season4 ,the second rule is to keep good-natured1 even if your partner fails to return your lead or trumps your ace4 ,some people make themselves very disagreeable over cards1 and are avoided as partners4 ,if unfortunate enough to be paired off with such a person1 at least control your own annoyance4 ,never descend to the meanness of telegraphing information1 hinting at your preferences in the way of trumps1 overlooking a neighbor's hand1 or taking any unfair advantage4 ,a prize thus won is no honor4 ,nor do such violations of good breeding pass unnoticed4 ,at the ,party4--,if one accepts an invitation to a card party she is supposed to have sufficient proficiency to play the game proposed with some degree of credit2 otherwise she should promptly send regrets4 ,invitations may be formal or informal1 or the hostess may send her card with ,bridge1 at half after two o'clock1 or ,euchre1 or ,five ,hundred1 written upon it4 ,replies are to be sent at once4 ,many such invitations are given by telephone4 ,the guests are assigned to tables by the hostess1 the names being written at the top of the scorecards4 ,two packs of cards are on each table1 and small pencils attached to the score-cards4 ,playing begins when all are present4 ,or the hostess may fill the tables as the guests arrive1 begin playing at the stated time1 and assign late comers to places as they come in4 ,hats are kept on at an afternoon card-party4 ,the usual limit for playing is two hours4 ,the progressive fashion requires the providing of two prizes1 the first prize and a consolation prize for the person having the lowest score4 ,if prizes are given at each table they should be duplicates4 ,these prizes are wrapped up in tissue paper and tied with ribbons1 and are to be opened at once1 displayed1 and the hostess cordially thanked4 ,it is not good form to be ostentatiously generous in the matter of prizes1 nor should guests show themselves too eager to win4 ,it is customary to engage card tables and chairs for such an entertainment4 ,the refreshments are served on these tables4 ,punch is sometimes served while the game is in progress4 ,very often the hostess invites some of her friends who do not play cards to come in for refreshments at half after four or five o'clock4 ,refreshments should not be too elaborate for either afternoon or evening card-parties4 ,sandwiches1 coffee1 and small cakes1 or ices and cake1 for the afternoon2 salad of some kind with coffee1 olives1 and some sweet or fancy wafer1 for evening4 ,men enjoy an oyster stew served hot in the dining room4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gbe ,,young ,,girls' ,,parties4 ,until a girl is formally launched in society1 her parties are of the simplest and most informal kind4 ,she will invite a few friends to tea1 or to a card-party1 giving informal invitations and confining them to her school friends and most intimate acquaintances4 ,games1 music1 and the like are the usual amusements4 ,properly chaperoned1 she may give a small theater party4 ,birthday ,party4--,the largest of her social functions will probably be her birthday party4 ,for this1 her birthday flower will be chosen for decorations4 ,her young friends may give her little presents4 ,once in a season she may be invited to a small dance given for some schoolmate4 ,this she will attend1 prettily and simply gowned1 and properly chaperoned4 ,on no account will she go alone in a carriage1 or with a young man alone4 ,if she is a well bred girl she will not pique herself in dancing every dance1 nor split the dances into fragments to please those who wish to dance with her4 ,she will be careful not to romp nor laugh too loud2 nor to permit herself to be held too closely in dancing1 nor be served too often with punch4 ,,stag ,,dinners4 ,the woman who wishes to give her husband a birthday party or anniversary will not go amiss if she makes it a stag dinner--that is1 a dinner for men only4 ,to this she invites as many of his men friends as she can accommodate1 and provides a good1 substantial meal1 without any frills4 ,it need not be elaborate if everything is good of its kind1 well cooked and served hot4 ,the menu may include oysters1 roast fowl1 two vegetables1 several relishes1 and an entree1 with some simple dessert and good coffee4 ,she will also see to it that the cigars are of the proper excellence4 ,it is optional whether she sits at the table till the coffee and cigars are served1 or stays in the kitchen to superintend the serving4 ,red is the most appropriate color for decorations1 since a man's ideas of color are usually rather crude4 ,men always enjoy a dinner of this kind4 ,the evening may conclude with cards4 ,a stag card-party sometimes takes the place of a dinner2 it is followed by a substantial supper4 ,,the ,,musical ,,and ,,informal ,,tea4 ,at a musical1 guests are seated1 the hostess remaining near the door to welcome late arrivals4 ,if these arrive while a selection is in progress1 they stand till it is finished1 then find seats4 ,guests do not leave their seats during the intermission1 but converse with those in the vicinity4 ,refreshments are always served4 ,hats are removed4 ,for a very informal tea the hostess sends her card with the date and hour written across the lower corner4 ,if a friend is staying with her1 she may write to meet ,mrs4 ,a4 at the top4 ,she will offer a cup of tea and cakes or wafers to each comer1 or may ask some friend to do so for her1 leaving her free to mingle with her visitors4 ,simplicity and informality characterize this form of receiving friends4 #gbf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,etiquette ,,for ,,children4 ,the future destiny of the child is always the work of the mother4 --,bonaparte4 ,children reflect the manners of their homes4 ,as they learn to talk after the fashion of their parents' speech1 so they learn to be polite by example1 aided by training1 and in both cases the habit of youth persists in greater or less degree all through life4 ,to train children properly requires patience and persistence1 but to have polite children1 and to feel that they know what to do and how to do it when they begin to go out1 is certainly a great source of satisfaction to a mother1 on whom the burden of training falls4 ,the secret of success is beginning early4 ,before the baby is three years old he should be in process of training4 ,when he comes into the use of spoon1 knife and fork1 he should be taught how to hold these properly1 and how to feed himself4 ,he should never be permitted to play with his food2 out of that baby habit comes the later playing with crumbs1 holding the fork in the hand when not eating1 drinking tea from a spoon1 and other little gaucheries resorted to in embarrassment or preoccupation4 ,it is not necessary to wait until a child is ten or twelve years old before teaching him not to interrupt a conversation1 and to make his wants known quietly and without iteration1 nor yet that your yea means yea1 and your nay1 nay4 ,first ,lessons4--,the mother's first lesson is usually in regard to taking off his hat or cap4 ,teach him to remove this as soon as he enters the house1 as soon as he begins to go out of doors alone1 and the habit will become life-long4 ,it is very charming to see a child of either sex rise to open the door for a visitor1 or stand while she talks to him4 ,one often sees boys of seven1 nine and eleven years of age occupying the seats in a car while the ladies stand4 ,no mother should permit this4 ,whether a child should say father and mother1 or use the more babyish form of papa and mama is a matter of parental choice1 but the preference in some circles is for the former4 ,a blunt yes or no is not thought polite from a child2 he should say yes1 father1 no1 mama1 yes1 ,mrs4 ,smith4 ,ma'am as a form of address is quite obsolete4 ,most parents make the mistake of believing their children as absorbingly interesting to other people as they are to them1 and bring them forward so prominently that they become tiresome4 ,a good rule is for the mother to allow children to greet the visitor and then send them away to their play4 ,the spectacle of a little child primly seated on a chair and taking in the conversation with eyes and ears is not wholly edifying2 while to allow a child to hang on a visitor or monopolize the attention makes the youngster a nuisance4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gbg ,,children',s ,,parties4 ,there is nothing children love better than a party4 ,it takes so little to make them happy that the exertion is well repaid by their pleasure4 ,a few games1 a light supper1 an inexpensive souvenir1 and they have had a perfectly splendid time4 ,for children from five to twelve1 the best hours for a party are from three to half past five4 ,this gives time for all to return home by six o'clock4 ,few mothers wish to have their children out evenings at that age4 ,where the children are old enough they should write their own invitations4 ,they should receive their guests themselves1 the mother standing in the background to see that they do it properly and to second their welcome4 ,the little host or hostess should early learn the lesson that she must study the pleasure of her guests1 not her own1 and be taught the courtesies required of her4 ,games4--,the first thing is the games1 which are suitable to the children's age4 ,little ones play romping games1 like ,cat and ,mouse1 ,london ,bridge1 etc42 those a little older enjoy a peanut hunt or a peanut race1 or supplying the donkey with a caudal appendage4 ,many novel games are possible4 ,or the children may be asked to a doll's party1 or an animal party4 ,to the one they bring their favorite doll2 to the other their teddy bears and cotton elephants4 ,supper4--,the supper should be simple4 ,sandwiches1 cocoa1 jellies1 and fancy cookies not too rich4 ,after the supper they may dance ,sir ,roger de ,coverley1 or some simple form all know1 and then little souvenirs may be distributed in a way that leads to a hunt4 ,notes are written and put in a bag2 each child takes one2 the note directs where to look4 ,all rush pell mell to that spot4 ,there they find directions to look somewhere else1 and finally each gets a little card or a note directing a search at some particular place1 say in a basket in the hall or in the dining room1 where each finds and unwraps a little gift4 ,or a large paper sack filled with wrapped bonbons is hung between folding doors1 each child blindfolded in turn1 given a cane and instructed to hit the sack if he can4 ,presently the paper is broken and the youngsters scramble for the contents4 ,each little guest should thank the giver of the party and the mother for the pleasure enjoyed4 ,the little host or hostess should stand where they can make their adieus1 for it is no longer proper to take ,french leave on any occasion except a crush4 ,games for ,older ,children4--,older children enjoy a peanut hunt1 or a spider party where they follow a twine through a labyrinth of loopings and find a small prize at the end1 or a book party1 where each guest represents the title of some book4 ,thus ,ouida's ,under ,two ,flags could be very easily represented4 ,young folks always enjoy dressing up1 and any hostess can either find directions for some form of fancy dress1 or invent something new for herself4 ,st4 ,valentine's ,day1 ,st4 ,patrick's ,day1 ,may ,day1 the ,fourth of ,july1 ,hallowe'en1 have their traditional decorations1 and games1 and suggest their own refreshments4 ,elaborate refreshments have rather gone out of style4 #gbh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,concerning ,,engagements4 ,a marriage engagement is one of the most serious contracts into which young people can enter1 second only to actual marriage4 ,it is not to be lightly entered upon4 ,it is no credit to a girl to have been several times affianced2 indeed1 it almost invariably occasions unfavorable comment4 ,there may be reasons for breaking one engagement1 but when it comes to the second1 ,mrs4 ,grundy makes remarks1 and is inclined to blame the girl1 either for too great haste to wed1 or for being fickle and capricious1 ,a girl should be very sure of herself before she gives her promise4 ,she must respect the man1 and have faith and confidence in him1 and not permit herself to be carried away by considerations of wealth and position4 ,if there is anything about him she dislikes1 she may be sure dislike will become aversion after marriage1 unless she has a genuine affection for him4 ,parental ,wishes4--,she should not engage herself without consulting her parents4 ,where can she find better advice than from those who have cared for her so long and faithfully8 ,where there is parental disapproval1 a girl should show her respect for her parents' opinion by avoiding a hasty decision4 ,men know men much better than women can ever know them2 and the opposition of a father or older brother should have due consideration4 ,in these days and in this country1 young women take their matrimonial affairs into their own hands4 ,in the good old times the young man asked the consent of the girl's parents before he was sure of her sentiments toward him2 he asked permission to woo1 and if in his eagerness he forestalled the etiquette of the occasion she modestly referred him to her parents1 first indicating her consent would accompany theirs4 ,in the twentieth century the young people too often settle the matter between themselves1 and announce their intentions to wed quite regardless of their parents' sentiments on the subject4 ,so many youthful attachments are really youthful follies that the girl who submits her wishes to her parents' counsel often has reason to consider herself fortunate4 ,girls1 however1 almost invariably regard parental opposition as unreasonable2 actually it is often founded on a better understanding of their temperaments and the character of the young men in the case than they imagine--or in many cases can be made to see4 ,a manly man will approach the father of the girl he wishes to make his wife1 state his prospects1 and ask the father's consent4 ,if withheld1 he will not urge the girl into a hasty marriage1 but will wait until the opposition has diminished4 ,in case this does not happen1 the girl has at least had an opportunity to learn her own mind4 ,many who have married against their parents' wishes have lived happily2 it must be admitted that others have not4 ,delay1 at least1 gives time for reason to outweigh romance4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gbi ,it is especially awkward for the girl if the parents of her fiance do not approve his choice4 ,in such case she should give ample time for their disapproval to have whatever effect it may on the young man's feelings towards her4 ,some girls refuse to enter a man's family unless made welcome4 ,no girl should engage herself to a man she has known but a short time2 certainly not without searching inquiry into his reputation in his former place of residence4 ,no man can reasonably object to such inquiries2 indeed1 he should welcome them2 invite them by furnishing credentials4 ,no matter how violently in love a girl may be1 she should not throw prudence and discretion to the winds4 ,,announcement ,,of ,,engagements4 ,an engagement may be announced soon after it is entered upon1 or not until several weeks before the marriage4 ,usually the engagement is known to the two families some time in advance of the later formal announcement4 ,this is to save the girl embarrassment in case it is broken off4 ,should this happen1 the young man takes the blame upon himself1 declaring the young lady discarded him4 ,only an out-and-out cad would intimate to anyone that he threw her over4 ,the announcement of the engagement comes through the girl's family2 the man waits until it is their pleasure to make it known4 ,the usual way is for the girl and her mother to write notes to relatives and close friends4 ,the man1 of course1 will know when this is done1 and may send notes to his relatives and friends1 or acquaint them by word of mouth1 at the same date4 ,no special form is employed for such notes2 they are always informal and familiar4 ,how ,disclosed4--,sometimes a girl announces her engagement to her most intimate girl friends at a small tea or luncheon her mother or some relative gives for her4 ,in this case the decorations are suggestive4 ,heart-shaped place cards1 decorated with the entwined initials of the two parties2 pink flowers1 banked in heart-shape and pierced with silver arrows1 for a centerpiece1 and sandwiches and cakes in heart shape1 the latter decorated in pink1 are often used4 ,at each plate may be a small cluster of pink carnations1 tied with narrow ribbons1 one end connecting with an arrow in the centerpiece4 ,when these are drawn out some appropriate sentiment is found attached1 which is read aloud by the guest4 ,any novel form may be employed in communicating the joyous intelligence4 ,midway the repast some friend previously selected for the honor may propose a health to the two who are betrothed2 someone may ask a moment's indulgence while she reads an interesting paragraph from a letter1 or a mock telegram may be delivered4 ,congratulations are in order2 sometimes the fiance has been held in reserve1 and is brought in to share with his fiancee the good wishes of her friends4 #gcj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,all who receive notes are expected to call in person or send letters of congratulation4 ,flowers are often sent1 and dinners1 theater parties1 and other entertainments given for the young couple4 ,engagement gifts are often given2 china being a favorite choice1 though any gift is in order4 ,after the ,announcement4--,immediately upon the announcement of the engagement the parents of the young man call upon his fiancee and her mother1 whether previously acquainted or not4 ,his family takes the initiative in the exchange of hospitality which follows4 ,calls are to be returned within a week4 ,in case the man's family live at a distance1 the members should at once write cordial1 kindly letters to the girl1 to which she must reply within a few days4 ,she should not gush but should show her desire to know them1 and a cordial and friendly feeling4 ,the prospective mother-in-law may invite the girl to visit her4 ,she should remember that no matter how welcome the alliance she is under inspection1 as it were1 and do her best1 through courtesy and tact and friendliness to create a favorable impression4 ,the ,girl's ,behavior4--,the engagement ring is not worn until the engagement is announced4 ,if the young man's means permit1 it is usually as handsome a diamond solitaire as he can afford4 ,no womanly girl would wish her fiance to go in debt to purchase her ring4 ,should it be less handsome than she had hoped or expected1 she should not give the slightest evidence of disappointment4 ,that would seem mercenary and grasping4 ,nevertheless1 a girl does doubtless get much more joy out of her engagement ring than she does out of her wedding ring4 ,though a girl may receive from her affianced gifts of jewelry1 silver1 etc41 as well as the bonbons1 books and flowers she was privileged to accept before her engagement1 it is not in good taste for him to offer any article of wearing apparel to her4 ,he is not to buy clothes for her until after their marriage4 ,nothing that cannot be returned to him uninjured in case the engagement is broken is really correct for her to receive4 ,she will naturally receive many notes1 letters1 etc41 from her fiance1 especially if he is called out of town often1 or resides in another city4 ,the inexperienced1 very-much-in-love girl is quite likely to write very ardent and affectionate letters4 ,leave that to the man4 ,if she knows her ,thackeray she will remember the rose-colored billet-doux poor ,amelia used to write to her ,george1 and which lay unopened day after day1 and will model her missives upon the style of ,lucy ,snowe's to the ,professor--a morsel of ice1 flavored with ever so slight a zest of sweetness4 ,let her make them bright1 chatty1 kindly1 but not too tender4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gca ,length of ,engagement4--,as for the length of an engagement1 it is often argued that if one has made a mistake1 it is much better to find it out before marriage than after4 ,a prolonged engagement1 however1 is not advisable4 ,it embarrasses a girl to be asked ,when is it going to be8 and be obliged to make evasive answers4 ,thc old saying ,absence makes the heart grow fonder often proves untrue4 ,the long engagement is a strain1 undoubtedly4 ,a year is quite long enough for the two to demonstrate their fidelity and for all necessary preparations4 ,breaking ,off4--,if the two develop incompatibility1 after being convinced it is irreconcilable the only thing to do is to sever the tie4 ,this is often heart-breaking if caused by the infidelity of one party1 and always humiliating1 especially to the girl4 ,to spare her as much as possible1 the man assumes the breaking-off was her act4 ,he never allows himself to speak of her save in terms of the most perfect respect4 ,the presents1 letters1 pictures1 are returned1 and ,cupid retires discomfited4 ,the girl's mother writes to her friends and tells them the engagement is broken2 no reason is given and no person of tact or knowledge of social forms will inquire why or ever allude to the matter to either of the parties to the engagement or their parents4 ,being engaged does not relax etiquette4 ,it does not justify a journey or an excursion together1 nor appearance in public places unchaperoned4 ,lovers refrain from caresses or evidence of their devotion in the presence of others2 in short they should conduct themselves with decorum4 ,the ,wedding ,trousseau4--,in case everything goes well when the wedding day is set it is the custom to announce the engagement in the society columns in the newspapers4 ,the trousseau is nearly ready1 the linen chest is filled1 the details of the wedding settled4 ,it is not customary now for the expectant bride to have dozens and dozens of undergarments1 to be laid aside1 turn yellow and go out of style4 ,one dozen of each garment is an ample supply for the average bride2 even half a dozen new garments of each kind have been known to answer every purpose4 ,she should have a moderate supply of shoes1 corsets1 gloves1 petticoats1 both silk and cambric1 and handkerchiefs4 ,fashions change so rapidly now that it is foolish to lay in a great stock of gowns4 ,the supply of these must be in accordance with her social position and its requirements4 ,after she is married1 she will find her table-cloths and napkins1 sheets1 and pillow slips and towels a much greater source of satisfaction than a lot of passe gowns and wraps4 ,her silver and linen are marked with the initials of her maiden name4 ,these initials are always embroidered on the latter4 ,the supply of table and bed-linen will depend upon the size of her house and the style in which she lives4 ,six sheets and six pillow and bolster slips are allowed to each bed1 and twelve towels1 half of them bath towels1 to each bedroom4 ,she should have dinner and lunch cloths1 with napkins to match2 it is usual to allow a dozen napkins to each cloth4 ,it is good economy to purchase all these in a good quality4 ,the dinner cloths and napkins should be of double damask1 so called4 ,the very large dinner napkins--seven-eighths of a yard square--are less in favor than the medium1 three-quarter size4 ,a fairly ample supply of comforts1 down and silk quilts1 and blankets1 is often acquired by purchase before marriage4 #gcb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,wedding ,,festivities4 ,very soon after the wedding invitations are out1 the bride's friends bestir themselves and a number of entertainments are planned in her honor4 ,these are dinners1 luncheons1 teas1 and theatre parties1 the latter often prefaced by a dinner at the house of the hostess4 ,often these include the bridal party--bridesmaids and best man4 ,to dinners and theatre parties the bridegroom-to-be is invited2 luncheons and teas are given by the bride's friends to her4 ,the bridegroom's bachelor friends frequently give a dinner for him--a farewell to the man so soon to rank as ,benedict1 the married man4 ,these functions in honor of the bride are exclusive1 rather than general1 invitations being restricted to familiar friends4 ,the bride's relatives are the entertainers4 ,at such functions the bride expectant may wear one of the gowns of her trousseau4 ,because of these entertainments1 which are really quite a tax on the girl's strength and vitality1 the trousseau should be complete and the wedding preparations well under way before they begin4 ,most of them seem to be crowded into the week or ten days preceding the ceremony4 ,engagement ,showers4--,the shower--an entertainment that is somewhat on the order of an informal tea at which each guest brings some gift to the bride--has been called provincial4 ,it has a recognized place in middle class society1 at least1 and may be made an enjoyable function4 ,no two showers are alike1 hostesses vieing with each other in the endeavor to present something original and attractive4 ,the linen shower is one of the most popular1 each guest bringing some contribution to the bride's linen chest4 ,these are the more valued if the handiwork of the giver1 and some girls always have a bit of work in progress which may1 when finished1 be their offering at a linen shower4 ,only intimate friends are asked to a linen shower and the occasion is entirely informal4 ,the invitations may be couched in this form3 ,my ,dear ,miss ,ames-- ,i am giving a linen shower for our mutual friend1 ,miss ,gray1 who is to be married next month1 and would be very glad to have you with us4 ,i am asking a few friends for luncheon on ,thursday1 ,january sixth1 at one o'clock1 and hope you will be able to come4 ,as the shower is to be a surprise to ,miss ,gray1 please do not mention it should you see her4 ,very cordially1 ,helen ,brown4 ,the invitation should be promptly answered4 ,usually1 the nature of the entertainment is not known to the guest of honor until she arrives2 sometimes not until she is seated at the table4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gcc ,how ,presented4--,the more unique the method of presentation the more amusing the surprise of the guest4 ,the gifts are to be neatly wrapped up in white tissue paper1 tied with ribbons1 the card of the giver being enclosed4 ,often some sentiment is written on the card1 or an original rhyme2 this the recipient reads aloud when the gift is unwrapped4 ,at one long remembered shower1 the centerpiece was a white linen parasol1 beautifully embroidered and the gift of the hostess4 ,this1 open1 was fastened upright1 the block of wood which held it being hidden under asparagus plumosus interspersed with pink roses4 ,under this were arranged the several packages4 ,between each course the guest of honor was requested to draw and open a parcel1 the remainder being opened before leaving the table4 ,at another luncheon the gifts were brought in by a boy dressed as a messenger1 one at a time1 as if just delivered4 ,the surprise of the guest at the first delivery greatly amused her friends4 ,one guest contributed a handsome lunch cloth1 another the napkins to match1 each marked with embroidered initials4 ,an embroidered white linen handbag1 for use with a white gown1 was enclosed in a box about a foot square2 within this was another1 neatly wrapped and tied1 which1 opened1 contained another and still another1 keeping expectancy at its height4 ,the ,jack ,horner pie has been used1 and the showered girl has been handed a white satin ribbon and been bidden to follow where it led her1 discovering at the end the pile of presents4 ,gifts for a linen shower may include towels of all kinds1 the monogrammed damask and initialed guest towels1 embroidered linen pillow slips2 centerpieces1 doilies1 bureau scarfs and many other textile gifts suggest themselves4 ,the kitchen shower suggests the useful2 the handkerchief shower is dainty4 ,refreshments4--,the refreshments at such an entertainment may be as simple as one likes1 unless the invitations are for a luncheon2 in that case they should be more elaborate4 ,chocolate and sandwiches with cake and ices2 sandwiches1 cake and coffee1 are allowable4 ,the guests are seated at a table1 which should be decorated with pink and white flowers4 ,pink carnations are beautiful for this use4 ,the guest of honor is seated at the hostess's right hand and is served first4 ,she must thank those who have presented the gifts individually1 and express to her hostess her pleasure in the entertainment and her gratitude for the trouble she has taken for her4 ,,wedding ,,preparations4 ,the ,expense of a ,wedding4--,it may be said at the outset that no wedding should be more costly than the financial standing of the bride's family warrants4 ,if the bridegroom's family is wealthy1 and that of the bride in very moderate circumstances1 there will be many to intimate that the bridegroom put up for it4 ,the intimation is a sneer1 because the bride's family should pay all the expenses of a wedding4 ,if the expense is manifestly beyond the resources of the bride's father1 society lifts its eyebrows4 #gcd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,of course her wedding is the one pageant in which the girl is the central figure--the admired of all beholders4 ,it is quite natural for her to wish it to be beautiful1 to look lovely herself1 and not to go empty-handed to her husband4 ,but no sensible girl will have a grand wedding if its cost will put her father in debt4 ,if ,mary's music lessons must be intermitted1 or ,john's entrance into college postponed because of her trousseau and her wedding1 she should assume some of the sacrifice herself and be content with a more modest outfit and a simple ceremony4 ,thousands of thoughtless girls leave their families to recover slowly from the financial strain of their wedding4 ,it is selfish and inconsiderate for a girl to say1 ,you will never have to do it again for me1 or ,i shall be no further expense to you4 ,that may be true1 but it is no justification4 ,nor is it permissible for the bridegroom to furnish any part of the bride's trousseau4 ,if she is poor1 and is to marry into wealth1 good taste and public opinion counsel her to confine her wedding preparations to what she or her family can pay for4 ,let her make ready a simple wedding dress and going-away gown1 or be married in the latter1 and take with her to her new home only her under linen and the treasured keepsakes of her maiden days4 ,as soon as she is wife1 her husband may lavish silks and laces and furs upon her1 but not before4 ,the ,bride's ,privileges4--,it is the province of the bride to name the wedding day1 subject of course to the insistence of her fiance1 who will urge an early date4 ,she decides whether her wedding shall be formal or informal1 at church or at home4 ,she chooses the clergyman who shall perform the ceremony1 the bridegroom notifying him of her desire4 ,her family issues--and pays for--the wedding invitations and announcement cards4 ,it is customary to ask the bridegroom to make out a list of those of his relatives and friends to whom he wishes these sent4 ,the bride names her attendants1 decides upon their number and if a bridal procession is contemplated1 consults with them as to their gowns and the accessories4 ,here she is in duty bound to consider the expense to be incurred by those invited to take part in the affair1 unless she is prepared to pay for their gowns herself2 this however is seldom done4 ,if she desires her attendants to wear some particular adornment which will be of no use to them afterwards1 as a fancy muff or boa1 she should pay for it herself4 ,she may endeavor to arrange with her dressmaker to make their gowns if she can obtain a reduction on account of their being made alike1 or the large order placed4 ,to be invited to serve as bridesmaid is often an expensive compliment1 as it usually involves a new gown and hat1 the latter always being worn at a church wedding4 ,if the bride decides to have but one attendant1 the latter is usually styled her maid-of-honor1 and may be her sister or her most intimate friend4 ,if she has more than one maid she should include the bridegroom's sister1 if he has one4 ,if a matron-of-honor is to participate1 she should be a friend or sister of the bride who has been recently wedded4 ,the bridesmaids are chosen from her unmarried friends4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gce ,who ,pays8--,the question is often asked1 ,who pays1 for this1 that or the other item4 ,the bridegroom provides the marriage certificate1 the wedding ring1 pays the clergyman1 and for the carriage in which he drives away with the bride4 ,he sends a gift and the bouquet to the bride2 usually gives gifts of jewelry to the bridesmaids and the best man1 and often includes the ushers4 ,the bride's family pays for the wedding cards1 pays the florist and the caterer1 the expense of opening the church and the service of the sexton2 the music1 carriages for the bridal party1 in short1 the bills are for the family to pay4 ,where a wedding is very elaborate1 the details are sometimes turned over to a manager1 who sees to everything1 and receives a fat fee for his services4 ,the ,wedding ,gown4--,choice of a wedding gown depends upon the style of the wedding4 ,at a church wedding it is as handsome as the bride can afford4 ,any girl is excusable for wishing her wedding to be an occasion1 and her bridal attire as beautiful as possible4 ,white is suitable1 and there are so many fabrics in that color that all purses can be accommodated4 ,the gown may be of satin1 crepe de chine1 messaline1 lace or chiffon1 or of simple white organdie2 all are appropriate for a church wedding4 ,with any of these a veil should be worn4 ,two and a half yards of tulle will be sufficient2 other accessories are white kid gloves1 white slippers and white silk hose1 if white is worn4 ,white is suitable for the most elaborate church wedding and for the simplest ceremony at home4 ,the gown is made en train1 as a rule2 always so for a church wedding1 and always with high neck and long sleeves4 ,a bride may elect to be married in a traveling dress4 ,for this some pretty light color1 as light gray1 champagne1 tan or biscuit color is chosen4 ,a hat must be worn with such a costume1 and for a young bride is by preference trimmed with flowers4 ,it is correct to carry flowers--not a shower bouquet1 however--with such a gown1 which is to be changed for a plainer one for actual travel4 ,for this dark blue1 brown1 or gray are suitable colors2 gloves match1 and the hat is inconspicuously trimmed4 ,it is the bride's greatest desire not to look just married4 ,later ,wear of the ,wedding ,gown4--,the wedding gown is worn at the more formal of the post-nuptial entertainments4 ,the trousseau should include an evening dress and wrap4 ,for the former1 black lace1 chiffon cloth or net will prove the most serviceable1 and almost universally becoming4 ,a traveling gown1 a handsome suit for visiting1 receptions1 etc41 a pretty gown for receiving at home1 and several house gowns will be needed4 ,kimonas1 bath-robes1 dressing-jackets1 are included in the less ornamental parts of the trousseau4 ,a girl often invites her intimate friends to inspect her wedding finery1 rejoicing in their admiration4 ,the privilege of such a view is highly valued4 #gcf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,bridal ,flowers4--,orange flowers are reserved for the bride1 and she never wears any other in her hair1 at least no other that are artificial4 ,she may carry any flowers1 she prefers2 the florists make all seasons alike4 ,often an order is given months in advance for the bride's favorite flower to grace her wedding1 and the florist forces it to bloom at the appointed time4 ,white roses and carnations can be had at almost any season2 sweet peas1 white lilacs1 lilies of the valley1 are less easy to procure4 ,the shower bouquet has many narrow white satin ribbons falling from it to the foot of the skirt1 and knotted at intervals round flower sprays4 ,the rarest of bridal flowers are the orchids1 so costly that only the rich may have them1 though a few orchids1 two or three1 are sometimes put with lilies of the valley1 or ,roman hyacinths1 intermixed with stephanotis or stevia1 for the bridal bouquet4 ,bridesmaids may carry large clusters of flowers tied with ribbons1 the flowers suiting their costumes4 ,or1 if they all wear white1 ,american ,beauties may be chosen4 ,the usual preference is for flowers in more delicate hues4 ,the ,widow's ,bridal ,attire4--,a widow does not wear white at her second wedding1 nor a veil1 nor does she have bridesmaids4 ,her usual choice is to be married in a handsome traveling gown of some light color1 wearing hat and gloves to match4 ,the material may be silk or broadcloth for a church wedding4 ,she wears her wedding ring up to the day of her second marriage4 ,though she may have no bridesmaids she may have a matron-of-honor1 some married friend1 who wears a street or reception dress1 with suitable hat and gloves4 ,a woman who has entered her fourth decade does not1 as a rule1 wear white when married4 ,it is no longer customary for a woman to go into semi-retirement preceding her marriage4 ,she does not parade herself2 no lady would do that1 but she accepts invitations and appears at all the fetes planned for her up to the wedding day4 ,as a result1 she is often very tired and fagged before the event4 ,the ,man's ,wedding ,garments4--,one of the most frequent inquiries made of the editors of women's departments in magazines relates to the proper attire for the bridegroom4 ,when is it correct to wear a dress suit8 and ,what should the bridegroom wear at a day wedding8 ,the dress suit1 so called1 is the man's evening clothes4 ,naturally1 then1 he will not don his evening attire until evening--after or for a six o'clock dinner1' ,this should dispose of the question of the dress suit4 ,for a man to wear evening clothes at a noon wedding would be as absurd as for a woman to appear in a ball dress at that hour4 ,for a day wedding a man wears a black frock coat and gray trousers2 his waistcoat may match the coat or be of white duck or marseilles1 white shirt with standing collar1 and tie of the fashionable cut in pearl gray or soft white silk4 ,pearl-colored kid gloves are worn1 and a silk hat4 ,the overcoat is black4 ,a boutonniere of white flowers is usually worn4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gcg ,the above is the correct dress for best man and ushers at a day wedding1 in church or at home4 ,for a formal evening wedding1 full evening dress is worn by bridegroom1 best man and ushers4 ,the suit is of fine black worsted1 silk faced as to the coat4 ,the waistcoat may be of the same material1 or white duck or marseilles may be worn4 ,a fine white linen shirt with standing collar1 and pearl or white enamel studs1 white lawn tie1 white or pearl-gray kid gloves stitched in the same color1 and patent leather pumps complete the attire4 ,a black overcoat1 single breasted1 and silk hat are the additions for out-of-door wear4 ,the ,bride's ,mother4--,the bride's mother wears a handsome reception dress4 ,black with much jet and lace1 pearl gray1 mauve and lavender are favorite colors for her4 ,white gloves are worn4 ,mourning attire should never be seen at a wedding4 ,if the bride's mother1 or any of the family1 are in mourning1 it must be laid aside for the occasion4 ,black may be worn1 but it must be lightened with white lace1 jet1 or other accessories that will take it out of the conventional garb of grief4 ,guests of course gown themselves handsomely4 ,,the ,,formal ,,church ,,wedding4 ,let us suppose that the church has been decorated with flower and palms1 arranged by experienced hands to form a background for the bridal party4 ,the seats for the respective families have been roped off with wide white satin ribbons2 those on the right for the bridegroom's family1 those of the left for the bride's4 ,the bridegroom and the best man are with the clergyman in the vestry2 the bridesmaids have assembled at the bride's house1 and have entered their carriages2 the relatives1 including the bride's mother1 and guests are in their seats4 ,the carriages containing the bridesmaids precede that of the bride to the church2 they alight and await her in the vestibule4 ,the bride1 accompanied by her father1 arrives4 ,the bridal procession is quickly formed1 the vestibule doors having been closed by the ushers on the arrival of the wedding party4 ,at the signal the organ breaks into the familiar strains of the wedding march2 the clergyman1 followed by the groom and best man1 enter from the vestry1 and stand on the chancel step facing the guests1 awaiting the bride1 the bridegroom being slightly1 in advance4 ,the ushers1 walking two and two1 lead the way up the aisle2 the bridesmaids follow at a distance of ten or twelve feet1 also walking in pairs2 then comes the maid-of-honor1 walking alone4 ,she is followed by the bride1 leaning on the arm of her father or nearest male relative4 ,at the chancel the ushers separate to right and left1 remaining below the chancel step2 the bridesmaids separate in the same manner1 but ascend the chancel step4 ,the maid-of-honor places herself at the left of the place left for the bride1 in readiness to hold her bouquet and remove her glove4 ,the bridegroom descends the chancel step1 meeting the bride4 ,the two place themselves before the clergyman1 the bride standing on the bridegroom's left2 the best man stands at the right of the bridegroom a step or two in the rear4 #gch ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,bride's ,father4--,the place of the bride's father is at the left somewhat in the rear4 ,as the clergyman asks3 ,who giveth this woman to be married to this man8 he steps forward and places the bride's right hand in that of the clergyman1 who in turn places it in that of the bridegroom4 ,the father steps aside1 and as the bridal procession forms to retire after the ceremony1 he joins his wife and escorts her from the church4 ,at the proper moment the maid-of-honor removes the bride's glove and takes her bouquet4 ,the best man gives the ring to the bride1 who passes it to the clergyman2 the latter gives it to the bridegroom1 who places it on the bride's finger1 holding it there while repeating the formula1 ,with this ring ,i thee wed1 etc4 ,the significance of this transfer is the forming of a circle1 to indicate the endlessness of the contract4 ,another ,form4--,a form sometimes introduced is for the bridal party to stand below the chancel while the clergyman reads the service up to and including the sentence1 ,if any man can show just cause1 etc4 ,after the customary moment's pause1 there being no unseemly interruption1 the party ascends the chancel step and the ceremony proceeds4 ,the order of the procession after the ceremony is this3 ,the just married pair lead the way1 the wife taking her husband's arm2 the maid-of-honor follows2 then the bridesmaids1 after them the ushers4 ,such is the conduct of a church wedding1 a thousand times repeated4 ,the ceremony is often rehearsed a night or two previous to the event1 to make sure each will be familiar with his or her part4 ,the ,best ,man's ,duties4--,the best man has charge of the ring4 ,at the conclusion of the ceremony he disappears into the vestry1 where he places the wedding fee1 enclosed in an envelope1 in the clergyman's hands4 ,he then hastens to his carriage and is driven to the house1 where he assists in the reception of the guests1 and takes the maid-of-honor or the bridesmaid to luncheon4 ,or he may escort the maid-of-honor from the church4 ,the best man also sees to it that the agitated bridegroom's clothes are in order1 packs his suitcase1 orders the baggage to be called for1 buys the tickets for the wedding journey and sees that they are in the bridegroom's possession1 and orders the carriage in which the newly wedded pair drive to the station4 ,he takes as many of the details of the affair as possible off his friend's mind and hands1 and stands by manfully to the last4 ,the best man should fully acquaint himself with the duties of his position before assuming it ,the sexton of the church takes the groom's hat from the vestry to the vestibule1 and hands it to him at the door4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gci ,duties of ,ushers4--,an usher escorts each lady to her seat1 giving her his arm4 ,the guests should stand during the ceremony1 rising as the procession enters1 and remaining in their seats until it has retired4 ,the ushers often pass ribbons along their seats1 not removing them until the bridal party and the relatives have left the church4 ,having seen the bridal party to their carriages1 the ushers return to escort the relatives to theirs1 and then hasten to the house1 where they meet the guests on arrival and escort them1 severally1 to the receiving party4 ,the bride's mother welcomes them first2 they are then presented to the newly married pair4 ,the bride offers her hand2 the guest wishes her much happiness1 congratulates the bridegroom1 shaking hands the while1 greets the maid-of-honor and the bridesmaids with a smile and bow1 and passes on1 making way for the next4 ,the ,wedding ,reception4--,the wedding reception follows the ceremony1 guests coming at once from church to the house4 ,there should be no undue haste in presenting one's self2 the party requires a little time to arrange itself in proper order for receiving4 ,at a day wedding reception women lay aside wraps1 retaining their hats4 ,at an evening reception they remove both1 and wear full dress4 ,after greeting the bride and groom1 as indicated in the preceding paragraph1 the refreshment room is sought4 ,if the reception is a large one1 a buffet or stand-up repast is often served1 though it is more desirable to provide small tables seating four people4 ,if these are not furnished the men may assist the ladies1 though the service should be adequate4 ,no tea1 coffee1 or chocolate is poured at the table4 ,refreshments4--,the refreshments may be simple or elaborate4 ,the table is laid in the dining-room1 and decorated with flowers4 ,on it are the refreshments1 and plenty of napkins1 plates and silver1 in piles4 ,bouillon1 creamed oysters or oyster patties2 salads1 cold salmon or lobster with mayonnaise dressing1 ices and cake are suitable4 ,usually one hot dish is passed4 ,or one may serve a salad1 ice cream and cake1 with punch4 ,if wine is offered it is always champagne4 ,the wedding cake1 neatly packed in white boxes bearing the monogram of the bride and groom and tied with white satin ribbon1 is arranged on a table in the hall1 and each departing guest takes a box4 ,wedding cake is no longer sent4 ,going ,away4--,when the last guest has been greeted1 the bridal party may be served with refreshments4 ,their supper is laid in a private room1 and they are seated1 a most welcome rest after the fatigue of the ceremony and the reception4 ,the bride then retires to change to her traveling dress2 the bridegroom1 who has had his valise sent to the house in the morning1 retires for the same purpose4 ,the maid-of-honor accompanies the bride2 the best man assists the groom1 and packs his suit worn during the ceremony1 either to be taken with him or to be sent to his home4 #gdj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,at the time agreed upon the bridegroom awaits the bride at the head of the stairs4 ,adieus to the family are said in the bride's room and should be brief4 ,the bridesmaids and ushers are awaiting the departure in the hall4 ,half way down the stairs the bride throws her bouquet4 ,the bridesmaid who catches it will be married next1 according to the old superstition4 ,the bride and groom enter their carriage amid a shower of rice or confetti1 the carriage door bangs2 the caterer has removed the debris of the feast2 the maids have restored the house to its wonted order and the wedding is over--all except paying the bills4 ,guests at a wedding do not remain until the departure of the bride4 ,they congratulate1 partake of refreshments1 chat a few minutes with friends1 and depart4 ,at a church wedding it is customary--and usually necessary to keep out the uninvited--to enclose small cards which are presented at the church door to ensure admittance4 ,if the reception is large1 the same thing is sometimes done as a measure of protection4 ,calls after ,wedding4--,it is expected that the guests at a wedding breakfast or reception will call on the mother of the bride within three weeks after the marriage1 and upon the bride on one of her ,at ,home days1 or soon after her return from the wedding journey1 if no days are specified4 ,cards bearing the date of the bride's ,at ,home days1 or ,at ,home after--a certain date1 are enclosed with the announcement cards1 or the date named on the card4 ,if sent they must be ready to mail immediately after the wedding4 ,,the ,,home ,,wedding4 ,while the home wedding is modeled in its essentials along the lines of the church wedding1 much less formality is observed4 ,the invitations to the church wedding are always in the third person and engraved4 ,those for the home wedding1 though often following the same formula1 may be informal notes in the first person1 written by the bride's mother4 ,correct ,attire4--,it is sometimes supposed that a bride married at home may not wear a veil nor be given away4 ,on the contrary1 if she wears white she may with perfect propriety wear a veil1 and the ,episcopal marriage ceremony always1 and nearly all other forms of the service include the giving away1 as implying parental sanction and consent4 ,the giving away1 then1 is customary1 even at the simplest home wedding4 ,if the bride wears a traveling dress she has a maid-of-honor1 the one attendant being so-called4 ,the groom is attended by his best man4 ,there are usually two ushers1 though these may be omitted1 ,the maid-of-honor wears some pretty costume which is in keeping with that of the bride4 ,if the latter wears white1 the attendant also wears white with colored trimmings4 ,if the bride wears a veil1 the maid wears a hat2 the veil being the head covering of the bride4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gda ,the bridegroom wears a black frock coat1 gray trousers1 white waistcoat and tie1 silk--not lawn1 gray or white gloves1 and patent leather shoes at a day wedding1 ,the ushers are similarly attired1 save that they may wear black waistcoats4 ,silk hats are worn4 ,minor ,particulars4--,the bridegroom and best man will require a room4 ,the clergyman expects a room where he may don his surplice or gown4 ,the ushers may also require a room4 ,the bride's mother receives the guests1 her father remaining with his daughter to conduct her to the room where the ceremony is to be performed4 ,a mother may perform this office if the father is not living4 ,after placing his daughter's hand in that of the clergyman1 the father steps back a pace or two1 awaiting the end of the service4 ,wedding music is played when the party is ready to enter1 and may be continued1 very softly1 through the ceremony2 it must not overpower the voices of the participants4 ,guests should arrive at the hour named1 leave wraps in hall or dressing room1 and descend to the parlors4 ,it is not expected that all will be seated1 though a few chairs are provided for the elderly4 ,the ushers stretch two lengths of white ribbon from end to end of the room1 making an aisle for the little procession4 ,the clergyman1 groom1 and best man enter and take their places at one end of the room1 when the music begins4 ,then come the ushers1 next the maid-of-honor1 walking alone2 then the bridesmaids1 if any1 followed by the bride on the arm of her father4 ,the groom steps forward to receive her and the two face the clergyman4 ,the best man stands on the bridegroom's right4 ,the maid-of-honor will hold the bride's bouquet and her glove1 if this is removed2 the ring is in the custody of the best man4 ,etiquette to be ,observed4--,at the close of the ceremony the clergyman congratulates the pair and steps aside4 ,they face about and the bride's mother is the next to offer her good wishes1 then the groom's parents4 ,the guests then extend felicitations4 ,it is thought in better taste to wish the bride happiness and congratulate the groom1 it being supposed that he is the most fortunate in having been able to secure such a prize4 ,it is no longer customary for everyone to kiss the bride2 she is not compelled to suffer to that extent4 ,the best man assists the ushers--whose first duty is to remove the white ribbons--in escorting guests to the bride and groom4 ,his duties are the same as those of the best man at a church wedding4 ,the maid-of-honor stands at the bride's left as she receives4 ,the bride and bridegroom lead the way to the dining room1 the best man offering his arm to the maid-of-honor4 ,the bride's father escorts the bridegroom's mother1 the guests follow in such order as is convenient1 and the bride's mother and the bridegroom's father are the last4 #gdb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,if only twenty-five or thirty guests are present the wedding breakfast is preferably served at small tables4 ,the clergyman and his wife1 who should always be invited1 are seated at the bride's table4 ,so also the maid-of-honor1 the best man1 the ushers1 and the parents of the pair1 with sisters and brothers if convenient4 ,or1 the bride's table may be reserved strictly for the bridal party4 ,the bride may cut her own cake if she chooses1 or the wedding cake may be dispensed in boxes as at the reception following a church wedding4 ,the departure of the newly wedded pair is on the order already indicated4 ,after the ,wedding4--,it may be said here that the horse play--for it is nothing else--sometimes indulged in as an after clap to a wedding1 in which practical jokes are played on the pair1 is not only unkind and ill-bred1 but in most execrable taste4 ,to placard the luggage ,just married2 to tie white ribbons on it and the carriage in which they are driven away2 to substitute a suitcase packed with the things a man doesn't want on his journey for one containing what he does1 is not at all smart4 ,why should some coarse1 ill-bred persons1 whether they have or have not been favored with invitations1 strive to embarrass and make uncomfortable those to whom the situation is already sufficiently trying8 ,why1 after so much pains and expense have been employed to make the occasion beautiful and impressive1 should the practical joker take it upon himself to spoil it all by an ill-timed pleasantry which is the acme of rudeness and discourtesy8 ,it is a curious character that can enjoy perpetrating what are really outrages upon other people's sensibilities4 ,wedding ,gifts4--,very soon after the wedding invitations are out the presents begin to pour in4 ,the fashion of gift giving on such an occasion is not as prevalent as at one time2 it was overdone1 carried beyond the limits of good taste1 and of course a reaction was inevitable4 ,some men profess to share the feeling of the ,scandinavian immigrant who was so deeply affronted at the offerings made by his bride's friends--as if he were not able to furnish his home with the necessary articles--that in his ,berserker rage he was with difficulty restrained from casting gifts and donors together into the street4 ,generally speaking1 only relatives and intimate friends send gifts1 though there is no interdict as regards others who may wish to testify to their interest in the bride in this way4 ,an ostentatious gift from a person not in the family is in bad taste4 ,the words ,no presents on wedding invitations are in the worst possible form4 ,an invitation to a church wedding and not to the reception precludes the necessity of making a gift2 indeed1 it would be thought rather pushing to send one4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gdc ,what to ,give4--,the flat silver is generally given by the bride's family4 ,in order to avoid duplicates1 it is best for the friends and relatives to consult together in regard to their gifts4 ,it is not thought good form to offer articles of wearing apparel4 ,anything the bride's immediate family has to offer in this line is best included in the trousseau4 ,cut glass1 silver1 bric-a-brac1 napery1 books1 pictures1 fans1 rugs1 clocks1 handsome chairs and tables1 are things that may be chosen with propriety4 ,the question of the correct form of marking silver and napery often comes up4 ,the rule is to have it engraved with the initials of the bride's maiden name--not the single initial of her family name1 as is sometimes ignorantly done--because it is her own private property4 ,if a wife dies1 the silver bearing her name is packed away for the future use of her child1 especially if it is a girl4 ,the second wife would be forbidden by good taste and convention1 from using the first wife's silver4 ,acknowledgments4--,wedding gifts are usually packed where they are bought1 and sent direct from the shops4 ,the card of the donor is enclosed1 within a tiny envelope4 ,it is a rule that the wedding gift must be acknowledged immediately1 before the marriage1 and by a personal note from the bride4 ,this is not always possible1 but the note should be written at the earliest moment the bride's engagements will permit4 ,such notes are always in the first person1 and should be pleasant and cordial4 ,the writer must be careful to render thanks for the article sent4 ,amusing mistakes sometimes happen2 thus a lady who had sent a pair of handsome candlesticks was mystified by expressions of gratitude for a silver berry spoon she had not sent4 ,a cordial form of acknowledging a gift is this3 #ab ,canton ,avenue4 ,my ,dear ,mrs4 ,bruce3 ,the beautiful cut glass vase sent by you and ,mr4 ,bruce has just arrived1 and ,i hasten to thank you most sincerely for your kind thought of me4 ,it will be a constant reminder of your goodness to ,mr4 ,waters and myself1 and a most lovely ornament to our new home4 ,gratefully yours1 ,marion ,moore4 ,july tenth1 nineteen hundred and nine4 ,the wedding gifts may or may not be displayed1 according to the personal preference of the bride4 ,they are commonly shown to intimate friends4 ,a room is given up to their display4 ,cards are to be removed4 #gdd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,wedding ,decorations4--,at a church wedding it is customary1 and wisest1 to put the matter of decorating the church and house into the hands of a florist1 who can furnish the palms and others plants required for the chancel1 and carry out any color scheme desired4 ,he has the paraphernalia requisite to effective disposition of flowers4 ,usually large clusters of foliage and flowers1 ribbon tied1 are attached to the pews reserved for the relatives2 often they are arranged the entire length of the aisle1 ,the mantels in the house are banked with flowers1 southern smilax is used in profusion1 and flowers are arranged upon the tables at which the supper is served4 ,at a church wedding in the country the bride's friends must come to the rescue1 and their gardens be robbed to beautify church and home4 ,flowers may be sought in the fields4 ,large jars of daisies1 wild ferns1 tall grasses1 autumn tinted boughs1 or in the blooming season1 boughs of fruit trees1 can be used most effectively4 ,at one pretty home wedding the decorations were boughs of the wild crab-apple in bloom1 pink and pretty1 and kept so by having the stems inserted in bottles of water1 suspended by wires and concealed by other foliage4 ,a large screen sometimes forms a background for the bridal party4 ,if covered with wire netting flowers can be very easily attached4 ,walls are not festooned2 wedding bells and canopies are out of date4 ,the most approved setting is tall palms1 ferns on standards concealed by a lower grouping1 with a few potted plants in bloom to relieve the sombreness of the green4 ,large flowers like lilies1 hydrangeas1 chrysanthemums and peonies are most effective4 ,tulips are often employed at a spring wedding4 ,one little country girl made good use of ordinary field clover in decorating her home for her marriage4 ,after a wedding1 the flowers are often sent to the hospitals1 or to those who are known to be ill1 at the request of the bride4 ,,the ,,simplest ,,of ,,weddings4 ,now1 although we have told how the church wedding and the ordinary home wedding are conducted1 it does not follow that one may not have a much simpler and yet a pretty wedding1 with less pomp and circumstance and consequent expense4 ,wherever a girl has a home1 she should be married from it4 ,this is her due1 as daughter of the house4 ,she may make the simplest possible preparations2 may be married in her best dress1 not new for the occasion4 ,she may omit all attendants1 and invite less than half a dozen of her friends2 she may receive them herself and at the appointed hour simply stand up and be married to a blushing young man in a business suit1 and afterwards cut her own cake1 and then proceed to her new home1 which may be a little flat or a cottage4 ,but she should have the ceremony performed by a clergyman in her father's house4 ,if she has no parents1 no home1 merely a room in a boarding house1 she and her affianced may go to a clergyman's house and be married there4 ,the church and the law should sanction the rite2 therefore she will not permit herself to be married by a magistrate or a justice of the peace4 ,as for sneaking off and being married without the knowledge of one's parents1 this is both disrespectful and unkind--a poor return for their care of her4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gde ,,wedding ,,anniversaries4 ,the fashion of celebrating a succession of wedding anniversaries has passed its high tide and is on the wane4 ,nevertheless1 the custom is not out1 by any means4 ,the tenth1 twenty-fifth and fiftieth anniversaries1 known as the tin1 silver1 and golden1 are those most frequently observed4 ,the first anniversary of the wedding day gives occasion for a paper wedding2 the second is cotton2 the third leather4 ,the fourth is omitted2 the fifth is the wooden wedding2 next to be observed is the tin1 celebrating the close of the first decade4 ,the next skip is to the china1 when twenty years have elapsed2 and the quarter century of wedded happiness is recognized in the silver wedding4 ,the wooden and tin weddings are occasions of great hilarity1 and mean a general frolic4 ,the former began years ago with the gift of a rolling-pin and a step-ladder4 ,the gifts are of those practical1 useful articles that replenish the kitchen1 though handsome gifts are of course easily selected4 ,carved wooden boxes1 handsome picture frames1 articles of furniture1 are at the service of those who choose to pay their price4 ,invitations to a wooden wedding are sometimes written or printed on birch bark or thin strips of wood1 or are engraved on cards which imitate wood in appearance4 ,the refreshments have been served on wooden plates procured from the grocer4 ,so far as possible the wooden idea is carried out4 ,tin ,weddings4--,gifts for the tin wedding are of course in that material1 and there is a wide range of choice4 ,the tinsmith is often called upon to manufacture fantastic articles1 anything to raise a laugh4 ,thus one couple were adorned1 the wife with a set of tin curls1 the man with a tin hat4 ,a tin purse enclosing a check for tin was once presented to a tin bride on the occasion of her tin wedding4 ,the freakish fancy of one's friends is generally much in evidence at a tin wedding4 ,as at the wooden wedding1 the bride cuts a wedding cake decorated with a monogram formed of the initials of her own and her husband's name1 and the year of the wedding and of its anniversary4 ,refreshments may be served from tin dishes1 and the guests provided with tin plates4 #gdf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,silver ,wedding4--,cards for a silver wedding are printed in silver1 or in black on silvered cards--the former being in better taste4 ,the form--which may be used for all with the variation of but one word--that designating the nature of the anniversary1 is as follows3 #ahhe ,mr4 and ,mrs4 ,smith #aiaj request the pleasure of your company on ,thursday1 ,february the twenty-fourth1 at eight o'clock4 ,silver ,wedding4 ,george ,smith ,anna ,hall ,as the couple who celebrate are generally in the prime of life1 and their friends of about the same age1 a silver wedding is usually a very enjoyable function4 ,the many beautiful articles now made in silver afford a wide range of choice in the way of gifts1 both valuable and in those inexpensive trifles that please everybody because so artistic4 ,silverware is marked with the initials of the married pair1 often enclosed in a true lover's knot4 ,toilet articles1 pomade jars1 silver jewelry1 spoons1 silver parasol and umbrella handles1 picture frames in silver1 rings and bracelets1 besides the manifold pieces for table use1 offer a wide individual range in choice and price4 ,the supper at a silver wedding is quite elaborate4 ,the bride that was cuts a wedding cake in which a silver piece is baked2 the person who gets it being expected to live to celebrate his or her silver wedding4 ,speeches are made1 often an original poem read1 and not infrequently the health of the pair pledged in a glass of wine4 ,golden ,weddings--,occasions for the celebration of fifty years of union are much rarer than any other4 ,nor are they wholly joyful4 ,the aged couple are looking from life's west windows at a fast declining sun4 ,a few short years and it must set for them4 ,the festivities are usually planned and carried out by their descendants1 who so far as possible summon to the celebration the friends of ,auld lang syne1 the clergyman who performed the ceremony and any of the bridal party yet alive1 and the dearest friends of the present4 ,invitations in the conventional form are printed in gold letters2 often a monogram formed of intertwined initials is placed between and a little above the years at the top of the invitation4 ,the wedding cake has a yellow frosting1 or if in white1 the monogram and the years--#ahfj-aiaj--;are in yellow to represent gold4 ,gifts in this precious metal are naturally circumscribed1 but a gold coin is apropos1 particularly if ,fortune has been chary of her favors4 ,in the seventh and eighth decade people have small use for bijouterie4 ,a golden wedding must be a sad anniversary to the participants4 ,when they were wedded1 they were looking forward1 joyously2 now they recall the past1 its losses and trials and misfortunes4 ,they remember the children who are dead1 or far away2 or the prosperity once theirs1 but now fled4 ,few old folks would care to celebrate their golden wedding2 it is usually some well-meaning grandchild who sees in it an occasion4 ,often1 too1 the excitement1 the fatigue1 the unusual strain on mind and body1 result in illness which sometimes proves fatal4 ,the ,courtesies of the ,occasion4--,there is no formal etiquette for any of these anniversaries4 ,friends1 as they arrive1 are greeted by members of the family2 then1 in the case of the elderly celebrants1 are conducted to them as they sit side by side1 and presented4 ,failing eyesight and dulled ears demand this4 ,the congratulations are offered1 and good wishes for the future4 ,if any speeches are made1 they should be brief1 that neither the old couple or their guests be over-fatigued4 ,the stay should be brief4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gdg ,gifts4--,gifts for the anniversary wedding are sometimes sent the day previous1 sometimes carried in person4 ,anything fantastic is generally presented at the gathering1 to contribute to its hilarity4 ,the silver wedding gifts are nearly always sent in advance1 and are displayed on a table1 the cards of the donor usually being left on them4 ,the recipients are to tender their thanks in person or by note4 ,every effort should be made to have these festivities joyous4 ,especially should the wife subdue her emotion if the review of the years since her bona fide wedding day have seen the loss of beloved children4 ,she must stifle her sad recollections for the sake of her guests4 ,the members of the bridal party1 the more honored guests at the first wedding1 the clergyman who officiated1 are sought as welcome guests at the anniversary4 ,the bride that was wears something she wore on the first occasion4 ,if the wedding dress and the bridegroom's suit have been preserved they are worn--and wonderfully quaint they often look1 so great the change in fashion4 ,,christening ,,ceremonies4 ,our birth is nothing but our death begun1 as tapers waste the moment they take fire4 --,young4 ,the arrival of the stork with the new baby is an event of vast family interest1 especially if it is the first visit of the bird to the domicile4 ,in ,america it is not customary to announce a birth in the newspapers1 as is often done in ,england1 especially among the nobility4 ,the personal friends of the parents receive the visiting card of both1 or of the mother only1 to which is attached a small card bearing the baby's full name and the date of his arrival4 ,these are enclosed in an envelope1 this again in an outer one1 and mailed4 ,it is proper for those thus notified to call at an early date to inquire as to the well-being of mother and babe4 ,as it is not customary for the mother to receive any but a very few of her nearest relatives under at least three weeks1 callers should not be expected to see her1 but are to leave cards4 ,a note of congratulation is often sent instead of calling1 and offers to the ingenious and witty an excellent chance for the display of delicate pleasantry4 ,thus it is entirely proper to address the note to the baby1 and congratulate him on having chosen such charming parents1 and such a lovely home4 ,flowers are not infrequently sent to the mother1 and little gifts--soft booties1 little gold pins for sleeve and neck1 little crocheted or knitted sacks1 or dainty bibs--to the baby4 #gdh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,ceremony4--,the baby is usually christened when it is six or eight weeks old4 ,clergymen prefer this should be done at the church1 and generally arrange to perform several baptisms at the same time--,children's ,day being a favorite time4 ,otherwise1 the christening usually takes place after the congregation is dismissed at the conclusion of a service4 ,only those interested and a few specially invited friends remain for it4 ,there is no objection1 however1 to having a child christened at home1 when the affair is made one of more festivity4 ,most young married people prefer to have the clergyman who married them christen their first baby1 when practicable4 ,sponsors4--,the baby's sponsors are chosen1 by the parents' agreement1 from among their relatives and close friends1 almost always those of their own communion4 ,the request is preferred verbally or by personal notes4 ,a boy has a godmother and two godfathers2 a girl two godmothers and a godfather4 ,occasionally this rule is broken and a godmother alone chosen for a girl1 and one godfather for a boy4 ,godparents are supposed to stand in a more intimate relation to their godchildren than to others1 and to take a more personal interest in them1 especially in case of the parents' death4 ,it is a serious relation1 involving a certain religious responsibility1 and is not to be lightly entered into4 ,the godparents are expected to make christening gifts to the child on his baptismal day4 ,they are usually in the form of silver cups1 porringers1 silver spoons1 forks1 etc42 these should be solid1 never plated ware4 ,if the babe is named for one of its godparents1 the latter is expected to do something handsome in the way of a christening gift4 ,sometimes a bank account is opened in the child's name1 the sum deposited being left at interest until he becomes of age4 ,church ,christenings4--,at a church christening1 the babe is dressed in its handsomest robe and cap4 ,formerly the robes were very long and miracles of lace and embroidery2 at present the finest of linen lawn or batiste1 with a little real lace at neck and sleeves1 and a bit of fine ,french embroidery1 is thought in better taste1 even in the case of the very wealthy4 ,and many a blessed baby is given his name in a simple little lawn robe with no embellishment beyond a little tucking--done by the mother's own hands1 perhaps4 ,the nurse carries the child into the church4 ,sponsors and parents group themselves around the font1 which is often decorated with white flowers4 ,the godmother has the privilege of holding the babe until it is time to lay him in the clergyman's arms1 the cap having been removed4 ,the parents make the responses2 after the naming the godmother takes the little one again1 holding him until the close of the service4 ,she should not wipe away any of the water placed on the child's head4 ,a good baby is expected not to cry during the ceremony1 and one advantage of an early christening is that the little fellow is less liable to be alarmed at strange surroundings4 ,the same forms are observed at a home christening1 the hour being usually in the afternoon4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gdi ,a luncheon to which the clergyman and the christening party1 and a few friends if desired1 are invited1 customarily follows the church ceremony--unless several children of other families are baptized at the same time--and always follows the home christening4 ,it is not unusual to make some recognition of a clergyman's services at a church christening1 and always is in order at the home rite1 though it is not expected as a clergyman counts on his wedding fee4 ,if church or house is decorated for a christening1 white flowers only are employed1 in conjunction with palms and ferns to relieve them4 ,white lilies are particularly beautiful4 ,the table is adorned with white flowers2 the cakes and bonbons are white4 ,any desired refreshments may be served1 those for afternoon tea being suitable4 ,that old-fashioned beverage known as caudle is never served at any other time4 ,it is dispensed in bouillon cups4 ,,mourning ,,etiquette4 ,conduct of ,funerals-- ,so brief the span between our birth and death that the etiquette of burial may fittingly follow that of the christening ceremony4 ,it might be supposed that the funeral1 especially the private1 could be conducted without formality4 ,but informality often means disorder1 and simplicity without order is confusion4 ,there is no time where lack of order and system so grate on one's nerves as at a funeral4 ,the less fuss on such an occasion the better1 and for that reason1 the routine of meals should go on as usual1 though no one seems to have the heart to eat them4 ,still1 it is in a way a comfort to most people to feel the chain of accustomed habit2 it brings a trifling sense of relief4 ,save in the case of a person who has been prominent in the public eye1 there is no excuse1 or reason1 for any but a private funeral4 ,time was when not to hasten to the house of death was thought unkind2 not to attend the funeral of an acquaintance a mark of disrespect4 ,we have changed all that4 ,we do not expect the uninvited to attend our weddings and receptions1 why should they come at times of much more intimate and personal emotion--those times when we can hardly endure the words and presence of those we love best8 ,what the sensitive have endured at the hands--or tongues--of well-meaning but clumsy sympathizers--not infrequently curious as well as sympathetic--only those who have suffered can relate4 ,in addition to the natural grief experienced1 the members of the family are usually worn out with nights of watching and days of anxiety2 it is a fresh strain to be obliged to see people1 relate sick-room details and listen to stereotyped condolences4 #gej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,undertaker4--,cases are rare where there is not some next friend who is competent to see the undertaker1 and arrange details with him4 ,in fact1 the undertaker may well be put in charge4 ,he should be competent and experienced4 ,a clumsy1 fussy undertaker is an affliction4 ,the undertaker will obtain the physician's certificate as to the cause of death1 without which in many cities a burial permit cannot be issued4 ,he will secure the necessary permit1 see to the preparation of the grave1 and the purchase of a lot if necessary1 arrange the house for the funeral1 furnish the bearers1 and secure the requisite number of carriages2 and1 before the family returns from the cemetery1 have the funeral paraphernalia out of the house1 so that the maids or whoever is left in charge can restore the rooms to their wonted order4 ,everything possible is done to spare the grief-stricken4 ,the ,duties of the ,next ,friend4--,the actual duties devolving upon the person representing the family include ascertaining their wishes as regards the officiating clergyman and his notification of their desire and the hour of the funeral2 for music1 if any is desired2 the selection of a casket1 and determining the number of carriages to be ordered4 ,a written list of relatives and friends who will go to the cemetery1 arranged in order of their relationship1 four in a carriage1 is given the undertaker for his guidance in assigning those present to their places4 ,the friend of the family will accompany the undertaker to the cemetery if a lot must be purchased1 or he may go alone1 the undertaker receiving his instructions from the cemetery authorities4 ,if any special position is desired for the new grave1 this will be definitely stated4 ,with this knowledge1 an undertaker will conduct a burial so quietly and decorously that as a bereaved wife once remarked1 it was a real comfort to have ,john buried4 ,she did not quite mean what she implied1 however4 ,where means suffice1 a black cloth-covered casket with silver mountings is chosen4 ,if the interment is in a vault1 a metallic casket is obligatory4 ,the child's casket is white2 that for a young person is white or pearl-gray4 ,it is no longer necessary to call on friends and neighbors to bear the dead to their last resting-place1 though it may be done4 ,honorary pall-bearers are chosen among the associates of the dead in case he is a prominent personage2 the active may be relatives1 or undertaker's assistants4 ,a child is sometimes borne by his or her little school friends1 though it seems a pity to call on children for such offices4 ,the ,house ,funeral4--,at the house funeral the family remains upstairs1 or is seated in the room with the casket1 the former more customary4 ,the clergyman stands at the head of the casket1 or in the doorway1 that his voice may be heard4 ,at the conclusion of the service1 those not going to the cemetery quietly disperse2 the carriages drive up2 the undertaker in a low voice assigns the relatives to them in proper order1 and the cortege moves off4 ,at the grave1 the remainder of the solemn service is read1 the casket lowered1 and all is over4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gea ,that dreadful custom known as viewing the remains1 by which those present file past the casket for a last look at the dead1 is obsolete4 ,the bereaved take their farewell before any arrivals2 those who desire to behold the face of the dead do so as they enter1 then are seated in another room4 ,sometimes the casket is closed before the funeral4 ,church ,funerals4--,the church funeral is more dignified1 perhaps1 but much less common than a few years ago4 ,good taste counsels that our leaving1 like our arrival in this world1 be a purely family affair4 ,those who attend a church funeral are in their seats when the cortege arrives4 ,the organ is softly played as the casket is borne up the aisle1 the clergyman preceding it2 its rests before the chancel1 the clergyman reads the burial service from the step1 the mourners1 who have followed the casket1 being seated in the front pews4 ,the procession retires in the same order1 the congregation dispersing afterwards4 ,flowers4--,flowers are usually ordered the day before the funeral1 to arrive in the morning1 that they may be fresh4 ,cards are removed before they are taken to the cemetery4 ,colored flowers1 preferably those of pale tints1 are admissible1 though ,american ,beauties are not infrequently sent4 ,wreaths of galax leaves are often ordered for the funeral of an elderly person2 sometimes half of the wreath is of the leaves and the remainder of flowers4 ,wreaths and sprays are almost invariably sent by private individuals1 the stereotyped emblems like the broken wheel1 gates ajar1 etc41 being the offerings of clubs1 or other organizations to which the deceased may have belonged4 ,where there is a great quantity of flowers1 the loose sprays are often sent to the sick in hospitals1 only enough to cover the grave being reserved4 ,the visitor to a cemetery could find it in his heart to wish that when the beauty of these floral offerings has departed1 the sodden remnants might be speedily removed4 ,they speak so forcibly of forgetfulness4 ,,mourning ,,garments4 ,the custom of wearing mourning after a bereavement is almost universal4 ,even the poorest endeavor to show their grief by donning a few shreds of black1 while among the well-to-do an entire new wardrobe is felt to be obligatory4 ,however our religion bids us look forward to a more perfect existence in the beyond1 however truly death may be a relief from pain and suffering1 custom1 that makes cowards of us all1 must be followed4 ,often too1 mourning garb is but the visible evidence of the gloom that oppresses us spiritually4 ,in spite of our faith1 our sense of loss and loneliness is best expressed in sad raiment and abstinence from pleasures4 ,often it would be kindness to the living to go our way as usual1 but that is not in harmony with our hearts4 ,mourning is in a manner a protection to a woman4 ,strangers respect her sorrow and refrain from the jocular4 ,behind her crepe she may defy intrusion4 ,but it often becomes a hardship to the young4 #geb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,i missed all my youth1 complained a middle-aged woman4 ,we were a large family4 ,a brother died when ,i was sixteen and we went into mourning and shut ourselves away from entertainments4 ,then my father died2 next a sister1 and another brother1 so that1 looking back1 ,i can remember but one gown ,i had1 between the age of sixteen and thirty-one1 that was not black--and the one exception never had a chance to get worn out4 ,the ,expense of ,mourning4--,mourning1 however1 is sometimes a distraction4 ,in deciding about trimmings and the width of crepe hems many a woman forgets her woe1 for a time at least4 ,mourning wear is expensive1 and to clothe a whole family in black totals no inconsiderable sum4 ,many families have been financially swamped through the expenses of an illness1 a burial1 and the conventional mourning4 ,in this instance1 as in the case of weddings1 all these things should be regulated by common sense4 ,a costly casket1 a profusion of flowers and a long funeral procession merely gratify a foolish and ostentatious pride on the part of the survivors1 and often entail a heavy burden on the father or husband4 ,it is quite customary to borrow the black garments worn at the funeral4 ,these should be returned immediately after the funeral1 with a message or note of thanks4 ,it is well to look over one's wardrobe to see what garments may be colored for use during the period of mourning4 ,the art of the dyer has made such progress that very satisfactory results are obtained1 and quite wealthy people do not hesitate to resort to this expedient4 ,mourning ,wear4--,crepe1 ugly1 expensive and easily ruined by dust and dampness1 is no longer indispensable to a mourning outfit4 ,if used at all1 it is in the form of hems or narrow bands on face veils and as borders or facings1 on gowns4 ,even widows1 who wear the deepest mourning1 no longer wear crepe veils4 ,all dress materials for mourning wear have a dull finish4 ,henrietta1 imperial serges1 tamese cloth and nun's veiling are the standard fabrics4 ,a lusterless silk is sometimes employed1 also crepe de chine4 ,crepe is used as a trimming only during the first period of mourning4 ,hats have almost entirely replaced bonnets1 except for elderly widows1 who often adopt the close-fitting ,marie ,stuart bonnet1 with the white ruche inside the brim4 ,a long veil of fine silk nun's veiling is worn with this1 with a tulle or net face veil with a narrow fold of crepe4 ,veils of crepe or nun's veiling are not worn over the face except at the funeral4 ,hats with crepe folds and trimmings1 with veils arranged to fall in folds in the back are usually selected2 with them is worn a plain net face veil4 ,dotted veils are not mourning4 ,black furs1 lynx1 fox or ,persian lamb are worn4 ,many women wear narrow lawn turn-over collars and cuffs2 they are hemstitched1 with no other decoration4 ,black-bordered handkerchiefs are no longer carried2 if1 however1 one's woeful trappings must extend to this detail1 the narrower the edge the better4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gec ,either black glace kid or suede gloves are worn4 ,shoes and slippers must be in a dull kid finish4 ,all white may be worn in summer during the later period of mourning1 but combinations of black and white are not mourning2 thus a white dress with black ribbons is not correct4 ,jewelry 7in gold71 ostrich feathers1 velvet1 lace1 satin1 and jet trimmings1 except in dull jet1 are barred4 ,one may wear a diamond or pearl ring or two1 but no colored jewels set in rings4 ,some women have outer shells made in black enamel to enclose diamond ear-rings they are accustomed to wearing4 ,if one wears mourning1 she should hold to the correct form4 ,if1 however1 she elects to wear black1 more license is permitted her4 ,whatever is done1 should be consistent4 ,thus if she simply adopts black she may have a net or all-over lace yoke in a gown1 may wear hats with wings and quills or fancy feathers in black1 or black flowers--which are botanical monstrosities--whereas in correct mourning she could not4 ,the ,period of ,mourning4--,the length of time during which mourning is to be worn has been considerably shortened of recent years4 ,widows formerly wore deep mourning-crepe1 bombazine1 etc41 for two years1 and second mourning for another year4 ,now1 even among the most rigid sticklers for form1 two years is the limit1 and there is a tendency to diminish this period4 ,eighteen months of woe inconsolable2 six months of grief assuaged4 ,nor are all recreations debarred the widow1 as formerly2 she may go to concerts1 small entertainments1 even to matinees1 after some months have elapsed4 ,this is as it should be4 ,many women have settled into gloom and despondency which have darkened their homes because there has been nothing to lift them out of their low frame of mind4 ,for a parent1 a grown son or daughter1 the conventional period is two years1 one year of deep mourning4 ,for a young child a mother wears black for a year4 ,the same time suffices for a brother or sister4 ,six months answers for grandparents2 three for an uncle or aunt4 ,often one does not wear mourning except for husband1 child or parent4 ,young girls need not wear mourning as long as an adult does1 nor do they wear crepe1 unless it be a hat with crepe trimmings1 or one with ribbon bows and face veil with crepe border4 ,it seems as unnecessary as it is unkind to put young children into black4 #ged ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,french ,mourning4--,the ,french1 with characteristic cheerfulness1 greatly abridge the mourning attire1 dividing it into three grades1 deep1 ordinary and half-mourning4 ,for the first only woolen materials in black are employed2 the second1 silk and woolen2 the third gray and violet4 ,the wife laments her husband for a year and six weeks1--six months of deep mourning2 six of ordinary1 and six weeks of gray and violet melancholy4 ,the bereaved husband1 on the other hand1 is let off with six months of sorrow1 three in deep mourning1 three in ordinary2 he has not to pass through the gray-and-violet stage at all4 ,six months is also the period for parents1 evenly divided between deep and ordinary4 ,one gets off with two months for brother1 sister or grandparent1 and three weeks suffices for a mere uncle or aunt4 ,good taste decrees mourning should be discarded gradually4 ,from black one may go to quiet costumes in dark colors1 gray being an approved hue4 ,mourning for ,men4--,custom sets more lightly upon men than upon women in the matter of mourning4 ,here1 as elsewhere1 the details of etiquette devolve upon women4 ,a widow would incur censure if she married within two years after her husband's death2 indeed1 if her marriage followed soon after the expiration of that term1 ,mrs4 ,grundy would infer some surreptitious courting had been going on4 ,a man1 however1 may marry again after a year has elapsed4 ,a widower would abstain from society and the theater for six months4 ,a parent is mourned for a year4 ,the correct attire for men is a black suit1 black gloves and tie of grosgrain or taffeta silk1 and a black band upon his hat4 ,the tailor adjusts this hat band with scrupulous nicety to the depth of his affliction4 ,it is deepest for a wife2 it diminishes mathematically through the gamut of parents1 children1 brothers or sisters4 ,the widower is not expected to wear mourning for two years1 unless he prefers to do so4 ,if he goes into the niceties of the garb he will wear black enamel shirt studs and cuff buttons1 and a plain black watch fob4 ,after a year he may wear a gray suit1 retaining the black accessories4 ,the custom1 followed in some circles1 of wearing a black band on the left coat sleeve1 is to be emphatically condemned4 ,the place for the band is on the hat4 ,if not placed there1 let it be nowhere4 ,on a gray or tan coat the effect is startling4 ,the custom of wearing such a band as emblem of mourning for a fellow member in a lodge1 or any organization1 whether worn by man or woman1 is more honored in the breach than the observance4 ,better drape the departed member's seat in black1 or hang crepe on the charter than follow this foolish fad4 ,the ,duties of ,friends4--,where there is sickness in a family1 friends call to make inquiries or to proffer assistance4 ,kindness counsels that such calls should be brief2 often duties press heavily upon the well1 and the time spent in receiving visitors may be sadly needed for rest1 or for other duties4 ,to stay to a meal or to take children on such a visit is inconsiderate1 to say the least4 ,if help is needed1 give it quietly1 unobtrusively1 and as efficiently as possible4 ,a little service rendered by a thoughtful neighbor is always appreciated1 whereas the person who goes a-visiting where there is sickness comes near being a nuisance4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gee ,in town1 friends call at the door to make inquiries4 ,unless very intimate1 they do not expect to see any member of the family4 ,cards are left1 and it is correct to write ,to inquire on the card4 ,if death follows1 cards are properly left1 either before the funeral or within a week after the event4 ,upon these may be written with deepest sympathy4 ,one does not ask to see one of the family4 ,cards of this character are often sent by mail1 and are acknowledged within three weeks by sending one's visiting card with narrow black edge and envelope to match4 ,across the top of the card is written ,with grateful appreciation of your sympathy1 or ,it is a comfort to feel that we have your sympathy in our loss4 ,cards are sometimes especially engraved for this purpose4 ,such cards have a mourning border and are enclosed in an envelope and mailed4 ,one's visiting card1 with narrow black edge and black-bordered envelope1 is sent in acknowledgment of invitations to weddings1 receptions1 etc4 ,if a note is necessary in reply to an invitation1 it is written on note-paper having a narrow mourning border1 and follows the customary formula1 the border being an indication of the reason it is declined4 ,in case the request ,kindly omit flowers is made in the obituary notice1 the wish of the family should be observed4 ,letters of condolence should be written as soon as possible4 ,friends should not be afraid to intrude4 ,if they feel a sincere sympathy it should be allowed expression1 for such tributes1 coming from the heart1 are always grateful to the stricken4 ,answers to such letters should not be expected2 it is customary to acknowledge them by a card1 as above mentioned4 ,friends who send flowers should be thanked1 either by note1 or word of mouth4 ,,the ,,etiquette ,,of ,,correspondence4 ,letters should be easy and natural1 and convey to the persons to whom we send just what we would say if we were with them4--,chesterfield4 ,they say nobody has time to write letters these days1 and yet the post office department handles millions of them each year4 ,true1 they are not the formal1 lengthy1 somewhat stilted epistles of a century ago1 when a lad began his home letters ,honoured ,parents1 and your correspondent announced1 ,i take my pen in hand to inform you1 etc4 ,the letter of today1 however1 is not less the messenger of good-will and remembrance than it was in those days4 ,it remains largely the bulletin of business and of family affairs4 ,the postman's bag6 ,what may it not contain8 ,news of birth or tidings of death1 of lover's vows made or broken1 of achievements or misfortunes4 ,every letter is like a new day2 we cannot tell what its message may be4 ,it is no mean accomplishment to be able to write a good letter4 #gef ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,essentials4--,the first essential to letter-writing is to have something to say1 and the ability to say it well4 ,this is a talent that may be cultivated4 ,the next requisite is good paper4 ,better curtail in some other item and allow yourself good1 plain1 heavy paper and envelopes4 ,avoid all fancy papers1 whether in tint or design4 ,plain white or cream laid paper is always good form4 ,whatever the vagaries of the stationer1 the plain white1 fine quality paper is to be preferred4 ,the intertwined initials of the writer are often placed at the top of the first page1 either in the center or at the left-hand corner where the water-mark used to be4 ,these are done in gold or silver1 or some pale tint4 ,just now1 the street address of the writer is often engraved across the flap of the envelope4 ,the form of the latter1 whether square or oblong1 varies according to the passing fashion4 ,whichever is used1 the letter sheet is folded once to fit it4 ,sealing-wax is little used at present2 if at all1 the blob of wax is small1 only large enough to receive the impress of a single initial on the seal4 ,use a good black ink4 ,violet and purple inks are as passe as colored stationery4 ,there is a certain writing-fluid1 bluish when first used1 and turning black after a few hours' exposure1 that is standard4 ,write legibly4 ,handwriting may or may not be an index of character1 but it certainly does indicate certain attributes4 ,a cramped1 slovenly1 awkward handwriting is naturally associated with a careless and uneducated person2 whereas a free1 graceful and trained hand indicates culture and refinement in the writer4 ,we say again1 write legibly4 ,nothing is more exasperating than certain examples of modern fad-writing1 where one might as well attempt to translate a page of ,chinese script4 ,despite the typewriter1 one should endeavor to be a good penman1 because the typed letter or note is inadmissible in polite society1 being reserved for the world of business4 ,avoid also the microscopic calligraphy with a fine pen2 it is very trying to your correspondent's eyes1 unless she happens to have a reading-glass conveniently near4 ,take pains to make your signature easily decipherable4 ,remember that while a word may be puzzled out by the context1 or by the analogy of its letters to others1 the signature has no context1 and is often so carelessly written that the letters composing it are indistinguishable4 ,one should be particularly careful in this respect where writing business letters or letters to strangers4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #geg ,letter ,forms--,ceremonious letters1 and notes in the first person are addressed to ,my dear ,mrs4 ,smith4 ,if ,mrs4 ,smith is a friend or an acquaintance1 she is addressed as ,dear ,mrs4 ,smith4 ,this is the ,american custom1 and is an exact reversal of the ,english4 which is1 by the way1 being more generally adopted in our society4 ,my dear certainly seems to the uninitiated1 at least1 more intimate and familiar than ,dear4 ,a business communication to a stranger begins-- ,mrs4 ,joseph ,smith1 ,dear ,madam3-- ,there are shades of courtesy to be observed in signing letters4 ,sincerely yours is a little more formal than ,yours sincerely2 ,yours with much regard is more familiar than ,yours sincerely4 ,yours truly is for the business letter2 ,yours affectionately for the family or those to whom we are much attached4 ,the rule has been to capitalize all the words of the address1 but only the first word of the conclusion1 as ,my ,dear ,friend ,mary and ,yours sincerely1 but of late this rule seems to be broken in regard to the address1 which is now often written ,my dear ,mrs4 ,smith4 ,abbreviations4--,abbreviations are always incorrect4 ,the month1 day and date must be spelled out2 the street number and the year are correctly indicated in numerals4 ,the year is sometimes spelled out on formal invitations1 but is regarded as an affectation in private correspondence4 ,to indicate a date in numerals1 as #c3 #ah3 '#ab1 is bad form4 ,street is not shortened to ,st4 and ,avenue is to be spelled out4 ,the city and state should be written in full4 ,cal4 and ,col4 are often wrongly read by busy railway clerks1 and your ,colorado letter goes to ,california4 ,the character and 77 is never to be employed4 ,hon41 ,dr4 and ,rev4 are permissible on an envelope2 ,rev4 ,father is incorrect2 write ,rev4 ,we do not use ,esq4 in ,america as much as it is used in ,england1 where it is always employed in addressing a letter to an equal1 ,mr4 being reserved for tradesmen4 ,here we use ,mr4 almost entirely4 ,christian names are not abbreviated in an address2 one should write ,george or ,charles rather than ,geo4 or ,chas4 ,what ,not to ,do4--,a woman is never to be addressed by her husband's title1 either verbally or in writing4 ,mrs4 ,dr4 ,smith is ,mrs4 ,lewis ,smith2 ,mrs4 ,judge ,morris is ,mrs4 ,henry ,pond ,morris4 ,of course she would not think of signing herself ,mrs4 ,dr4 ,smith4 ,she should sign herself by her own name1 ,marion ,morris4 ,if necessary to convey the information1 she may1 in a business note1 place ,mrs4 in brackets1 before her name1 or after signing her own name1 write below it1 ,mrs4 ,henry ,pond ,morris4 ,this is never done in a social note4 ,often1 upon her marriage a woman includes her maiden name in her signature1 thus1 ,marion ,ames ,morris4 ,a hyphen is not used4 ,the four-storied name1 as ,marion ,helen ,ames ,morris1 is too cumbersome for common use4 ,a woman uses her husband's full name on her cards4 ,the man1 in signing himself1 writes his full name ,henry ,pond ,morris or ,r4 ,p4 ,morris1 rather than ,henry ,p4 ,morris4 ,the postscript has been laughed out of existence4 ,if a few words must be added the ,p4 ,s4 is omitted4 ,dodging about on the pages1 from first to third1 then to second and fourth1 is to be avoided4 ,don't write across your written pages2 a plaided letter is so difficult to decipher that one is justified in destroying it unread4 ,one is supposed to have sufficient letter paper on hand4 ,a half sheet should never be used as a means of eking out an epistle4 ,don't send a blotted1 smeared letter4 #geh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,placing the ,stamp4--,several years ago silly girls occasionally inquired through the newspapers as to the significance of the postage stamp when placed in certain positions on the envelope4 ,one paper made reply that to place it anywhere but on the upper right hand corner of the envelope indicated that the sender was a first-class idiot4 ,the answer was widely copied and the inquiries ceased4 ,the stamp is placed there for convenience in canceling1 that being done by a machine in all but the smaller offices4 ,the last item to be remembered is1 spell correctly1 though it is one of much importance4 ,a mis-spelled word is a grievous error in a letter--worse than a blot4 ,keep a dictionary on the desk2 when in doubt look up the word1 and then take pains to fix it in mind so as to have no further trouble with it4 ,when to ,write4--,notes of invitation should be promptly answered4 ,so should business letters4 ,as for friendly letters1 were they answered at once1 by both parties1 the exchange would be so brisk that too much time would be thus occupied4 ,one may let a reasonable time elapse before replying2 this depending upon the intimacy4 ,friends whose time is much taken up with other cares1 but who do not wish to lose touch with each other1 not infrequently agree to exchange letters at certain dates or anniversaries4 ,both may write simultaneously1 or one write and the other reply4 ,make it a point to re-read the letter you are about to answer1 and take pains to reply to any questions your correspondent may have asked4 ,nothing is more maddening than to make several important inquiries and find them wholly ignored while your friend tells you how busy she is1 how many engagements she has in the future1 how tired she is1 and prefaces these uninteresting details with a long apology for her silence4 ,who was it said ,an apology is a mistaken explanation8 ,postal cards are not considered in correspondence4 ,they are to be used only for business1 or where one is traveling and wishes to inform her friends of her whereabouts4 ,the picture or souvenir postals are largely used for this purpose4 ,but the postal card1 in correspondence1 is like a call when the lady is out and you do not leave your card--it doesn't count4 ,in regard to love-letters1 bear in mind what ,rousseau says3 ,to write a good love-letter you ought to begin without knowing what you mean to say1 and finish without knowing what you have written4 ,then1 having unbosomed yourself1 don't send it4 ,care in ,writing4--,it is well to remember1 that once you have dropped a letter into the box1 it is no longer yours4 ,it belongs to the person to whom it is addressed4 ,if you have been indiscreet1 the matter is out of your hands4 ,therefore1 be careful what you write4 ,you cannot tell what use your correspondent may make of it4 ,your friend may be trustworthy1 but careless2 some one may be dishonest enough to read it2 it may be lost4 ,it is a good plan to write nothing you would not be willing to have read before a roomful of people who know that you wrote it4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gei ,avoid personalities4 ,don't commit your unflattering opinions of other people to paper4 ,the letter is a witness whose veracity is unquestioned4 ,don't read your letters to others1 unless they are family letters in which all may rightly have a share4 ,a letter is a private communication4 ,keeping ,letters4--,it is a bad plan to keep old letters1 especially if they are of a personal nature1 or if they contain confidences or secrets4 ,when the owner dies1 there is no knowing to what use they may be put4 ,one regrets the publication of the private letters of great men and women1 showing1 as they so often do1 the foolish1 silly1 conceited side of a character we have admired4 ,private letters are often disillusioning1 or betray the presence of the skeleton of the family1 unhappiness or disgrace4 ,the safest way is to keep a letter till it is answered1 then destroy it1 ,this does away with a lot of useless lumber4 ,letters of ,congratulation and ,condolence4--,it is not possible to give forms for letters of this character4 ,they are meaningless unless they come from the heart1 and should be characterized by sincerity4 ,nevertheless1 they should be written1 and promptly1 as also letters of acknowledgment of gifts1 favors offered1 and the bread-and-butter letter--the missive you write to your hostess after a few days' visit4 ,letters of condolence are especially difficult to write4 ,one so fears to wound instead of comforting4 ,if one can offer some quotation that has been a personal help in time of sorrow1 it is often gratefully appreciated4 ,but because we don't know what to say we must not omit writing4 ,the letter is often a greater kindness than the call1 which is a tax upon the strength of the mourner4 ,the path of sorrow1 and that path alone1 leads to the land where sorrow is unknown2 no traveler ever reached that blessed abode who found not sorrows in his road4 ,wherever souls are being tried and ripened in whatever commonplace and homely way1 there ,god is hewing out the pillars for ,his temple4 ,do not think you must write a long letter4 ,a few well chosen phrases1 sincere expressions of feeling1 are more grateful to one who grieves4 ,one may say3 ,my dearest ,friend3-- ,it is with sincerest sorrow ,i have just heard of your great bereavement4 ,i cannot hope to comfort you2 ,god only can do that1 but ,i want to say how deeply and tenderly ,i feel for you in your sad affliction4 ,believe me1 most faithfully yours1 #gfj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,on the other hand1 if we must congratulate1 we may write3 ,i have just heard of your engagement to ,mr4 ,blank1 and wish to be among the first of your friends to express my sympathy with you in your happiness4 ,i have known ,mr4 ,blank for some time1 and greatly admire his many good qualities4 ,i am sure you are very happy with him1 and will be more so as you grow together in marriage4 ,hoping good fortune and joy may always be your portion in life1 and present bliss an earnest of more in store for you1 ,i am1 ,most sincerely yours1 ,,manners ,,for ,,men4 ,politeness and good breeding are absolutely necessary to adorn any or all other good qualities or talents4--,chesterfield4 ,though what we call society is largely vested in women1 and women's customs regulate etiquette1 men are by no means exempt from the necessity of knowing and practising what we call good manners4 ,a man can have no greater charm than that easy1 unstudied1 unconscious compliance with social forms which marks what we call a man of the world--the man who knows what a good manner requires of him in any situation1 and does it quietly and with the grace of habit4 ,there has been no time in the history of the world when good manners counted for more than at the present4 ,this is true of both men and women4 ,it is so true that in certain fields it is practically impossible to succeed without their aid4 ,the value of a pleasing manner can hardly be overestimated4 ,such a manner is as far from the self-assurance and presumptuous familiarity which some men assume under the idea that these are impressive1 as night is from day4 ,value of ,courtesy4--,courtesy has a commercial value1 and exerts no little influence upon a man's success in business4 ,polite attention and readiness to oblige bring customers again and again1 where their lack would send people to rival houses4 ,we can forgive1 in the intellectually great1 or in the man of affairs who has done things worth doing1 a lack of social training that would not be endured in a man with no such claim4 ,yet this is not saying that the great man would not command more unqualified admiration were he to practise the social graces instead of ignoring them4 ,the truth is1 the fact that we have to overlook the absence of these graces induces a more critical attitude toward his achievements4 ,great though he be in spite of his lack of courtesy1 we feel he would have been greater had he known and practised the art of gentle manners4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gfa ,the ,manners of the ,gentleman4--,these gentle-manners1 that make the gentle man are an indispensable requisite to success in society4 ,they testify to a man's good breeding1 to his social affiliations2 they place him4 ,they often bring a man many things that wealth could not4 ,the rich boor is despised in spite of his money4 ,the poor man may be popular because of his pleasing personality and his fine manner4 ,men sometimes profess to despise those refinements that are associated with good manners1 saying they detest affectations4 ,but these things are not to be affectations4 ,they should be the outward expression of inward kindness and good-will and unselfishness4 ,the cultivation of good manners is a duty2 somebody has said that the true spirit of good manners is so nearly allied to that of good morals that they seem almost inseparable4 ,john ,g4 ,holland says somewhere3 ,young men would be thoroughly astonished if they could comprehend at a glance how greatly their personal happiness1 popularity1 prosperity1 and usefulness depend on their manners4 ,emerson remarked that1--,manners should bespeak the man1 independent of fine clothes4 ,the general does not need a fine coat4 ,a ,matter of ,training4--,it may be that politeness is instinctive with some1 but with most men 7women also71 it is a matter of training and habit1 and careful discipline4 ,in process of time courtesy becomes perfectly natural1 so gracefully spontaneous it seems to be4 ,here is where the mother's work in the early training of her sons comes in4 ,taught from childhood1 by example and precept1 the observances that make for good manners1 the young man wears them as easily and as unconsciously as he does his clothes4 ,politeness an ,armor4--,there is no better armor against rudeness and discourtesy than politeness4 ,the individual is impervious to slights and snubs who can meet them with the courtesy which at once puts the common person in his proper place as the inferior4 ,a woman is shocked and repelled by disagreeable manners in a man1 manifested in discourtesy toward her1 by an awkward manner1 coarse speech1 incivility1 neglect of the little attentions she expects of a man and which men of breeding render as a matter of course4 ,a woman is more likely to fall in love with a homely man of pleasing address than with an ,adonis so clad in self-complacency that he thinks politeness unnecessary1 or one who does not know its forms4 ,,the ,,etiquette ,,of ,,the ,,hat4 ,the first rule a man should observe in regard to his hat is never to wear it in the presence of women1 save in the open4 ,if mothers would take the trouble to train their small sons to rigid observance of the rule of removing their head covering the moment they enter the house there would1 be fewer adults guilty of this particular discourtesy1 which is at once the greatest and the most common4 ,one occasionally sees a man wearing his hat and preceding a woman down the aisle of a theatre4 ,the expression1 tipping the hat1 is a vulgarism4 ,a man doesn't tip his hat1 he raises it quite off his head4 #gfb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,coachman's ,salute4--,the semi-military salute--raising the hand to the hat as if to lift it1 but merely approaching the forefinger to the brim--is a discourtesy to a woman4 ,such a salute would bring a reproof in military circles2 it is objectionable among men4 ,actually it is the manner in which a man-servant acknowledges an order from his master or mistress1 and is not inaptly called the coachman's salute4 ,a man wears his hat on the street1 on the deck of the steamboat1 in a picture-gallery or promenade concert-room4 ,he removes it in a theatre1 the opera-house1 and the parlors of a hotel4 ,when to ,raise the ,hat4--,men raise their hats to each other on the street4 ,they extend the same courtesy to all members of their family1 of both sexes4 ,a well-bred man raises his hat to his little daughter1 as he would to his wife4 ,on the street1 a man must wait for a lady to recognize him1 but should be ready to remove his hat simultaneously with her greeting1 raising and replacing it quickly4 ,the fashion of removing the hat after meeting a lady is absurd4 ,how does she know the courtesy has been extended8 ,when a man is with a lady who recognizes an acquaintance1 he must raise his hat1 whether he knows the individual or not4 ,he should1 however1 keep his eyes straight ahead1 not looking at the person4 ,if he meets a man walking with a lady whom he does not know1 he waits the man's recognition4 ,a man removes his hat in an elevator if women enter or are already inside4 ,this rule is often ignored in large public buildings4 ,if a woman bows to a man in any place where it is his privilege to wear his hat1 he removes his hat and does not replace it while she is talking with him4 ,this rule applies everywhere except on the street4 ,a gentleman of the old school will stand bareheaded on the street if exchanging a word or two with a lady2 in such case she may request him to replace his hat4 ,a man when driving or motoring cannot remove his hat4 ,he bends forward slightly and touches his hat brim with his whip1 held upright1 in the first case1 and raises his hand to the visor of his cap in the latter4 ,at ,other ,times4--,when he is able to render some slight service to a woman whom he does not know1 she will thank him with a slight inclination of the head and a smile1 and he should raise his hat4 ,when he relinquishes his seat in the street car1 he should give the lady a chance to acknowledge his courtesy1 and then raise his hat4 ,men raise their hats and stand uncovered as a funeral cortege passes into the church or from a house1 and at the grave4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gfc ,they also stand uncovered when the ,united ,states flag is borne past1 or the national hymn--the ,star ,spangled ,banner--is played in public1 at a military review1 etc4 ,when a man passes a lady in the corridor of a hotel1 or on the stairway1 he should raise his hat4 ,when he takes leave of a lady1 the same act of deference is expected4 ,hat and ,coat ,when ,calling4--,when calling1 the man looks after his own hat1 overcoat and stick4 ,his hostess does not offer to relieve him of them1 nor suggest the removal of his coat4 ,he deposits his hat and stick on table or seat in the hall before entering the drawing-room1 and takes off his overcoat if his call is to be prolonged4 ,or1 he may take them all with him into the drawing room if his call is to be brief4 ,in any event1 it is his business to dispose of them according to his own pleasure4 ,,rules ,,for ,,precedence4 ,a man precedes a woman in going down-stairs and follows her in going up4 ,this is that he may be in readiness to catch her should she fall4 ,he allows a woman to precede him on entering or leaving a room1 and should open the door for her4 ,on entering a hotel dining-room the man may precede the lady to the table assigned them1 on the occasion of their first meal1 standing until she is seated4 ,afterwards1 he may follow her as the head-waiter leads the way4 ,sometimes he permits her to precede him in the first case4 ,the question is sometimes asked who should follow the usher on entering church or theatre4 ,the rule above stated obtains4 ,the woman follows the usher2 the man follows her4 ,the man allows the lady to enter the carriage first1 but descends before her that he may assist her to alight4 ,the same rule prevails in regard to entering and leaving a street car1 etc4 ,,about ,,smoking4 ,the old rule of good manners3 ,a gentleman does not smoke in the presence of ladies1 is many times violated in these modern times4 ,there is a story of an elderly woman who1 being asked if smoke was offensive to her1 replied3 ,i do not know4 ,no gentleman has ever smoked in my presence4 ,the woman of today is more likely to answer ,oh1 dear no6 ,i love the odor of a good cigar4 ,the truth is the cigar has become such a constant and apparently necessary adjunct to a man that to banish it is in effect to banish the man4 ,and women prefer to endure the smoke rather than have the man absent himself4 ,there are very few cafes and restaurants where men do not conclude their repast with a good cigar1 even when entertaining ladies4 #gfd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,where ,not to ,smoke4--,nevertheless1 there are times and places when and where a man should not smoke4 ,when he is about to meet a lady he knows he removes his cigar before removing his hat and bowing4 ,if he wishes to join the lady1 walking a short distance with her1 he throws away his cigar before doing so4 ,he does not smoke1 when driving with a lady1 unless possibly in the country4 ,he should not smoke when walking with her--but he often does1 with her full consent and permission4 ,in fact1 women1 as has been said1 are responsible for men's lapses in the way of smoking4 ,a guest does not smoke in his host's house unless especially invited to do so1 by his host1 not some younger member of the family or another visitor4 ,at a dinner party at which ladies are present1 men do not smoke until the ladies have left the dining-room4 ,it is a bad form to smoke when anyone is singing1 unless in those free-and-easy places of amusement where everything goes4 ,about ,expectoration4--,no man should smoke1 anywhere or at any time1 who cannot smoke without using a cuspidor4 ,it is a practice so much worse than smoking1 so thoroughly abominable in itself1 that no man with any claim to good breeding or good manners permits himself to indulge in it4 ,in most homes1 nowadays1 men are permitted to smoke all over the house4 ,it is better1 wherever possible1 to let the man have a den where he may smoke with his friends4 ,the practice of smoking in bedrooms is reprehensible2 the air one will breathe through the night should not be vitiated4 ,,bachelor ,,hospitality4 ,a bachelor's life is a splendid breakfast2 a tolerably flat dinner2 and a most miserable supper4 ,being a bachelor does not excuse a man from certain forms of hospitality4 ,many society men live in apartments1 at the present time1 and may entertain the ladies who have favored them with invitations2 in fact1 it is expected that a man who has often been entertained will reciprocate in some fashion4 ,if a bachelor's quarters are too restricted for any other form of entertaining1 he may give a theatre party1 followed by a supper at some cafe4 ,or he may do this without the theatre party4 ,of course1 such an entertainment is expensive1 but he must remember that the ladies who have entertained him have spent a good deal of money on their fetes4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gfe ,the ,bachelor and the ,chaperon4--,the first thing the bachelor must do is to secure a chaperon4 ,she must be a married woman of unimpeachable reputation4 ,having done this1 he invites the other members of the party1 first submitting his list to her approval4 ,the usual number is six1 three men and three women1 or two men and four ladies4 ,two men may join forces to entertain a quartet of ladies1 or more1 and thus halve the expense4 ,the carriage or taxicab is sent first to the residence of the chaperon2 the host accompanies it or may meet it there4 ,the other ladies are called for1 the other men generally meet the carriages at the theatre4 ,the host sits next the chaperon at the theatre and at the supper1 placing her on his right4 ,if a supper is to follow1 and it almost always does1 the host has reserved a table at the hotel or cafe and has perhaps ordered flowers and a special menu in advance4 ,he has also settled the account1 so that he has only to cross the waiter's palm with silver at the conclusion of the repast1 in acknowledgment of faultless service4 ,cheaper ,ways of ,entertaining4--,in summer there are cheaper ways in which a bachelor may payoff his social obligations4 ,most bachelors belong to clubs1 where they may give luncheons or suppers4 ,there are roof-gardens and outdoor vaudeville1 open-air concerts1 etc41 that may be made pleasurable occasions4 ,he may charter a yacht1 in company with several friends1 and entertain a dozen or half score ladies with a sailing party4 ,at all these1 however1 he must provide a chaperon4 ,a very pleasant and informal way for a bachelor to entertain is to invite some of his more intimate women acquaintances to afternoon tea at his apartments4 ,for this he writes personal notes or gives verbal invitations4 ,he asks some married1 lady to assist him1 placing it in the light of a favor to himself4 ,she must arrive early1 and remain until the last guest has left4 ,the host pays the chaperon special deference1 asking her to pour the tea1 and either escorting her home or ordering a carriage for her4 ,elaborate refreshments are not necessary at such an affair4 ,sandwiches1 cakes1 tea1 served in the ,american fashion or a la' ,russe1 are sufficient4 ,the chaperon presides at the refreshment table4 ,all things needed for the refreshment of the guests may be ordered from a caterer4 ,if the affair is in the evening1 chocolate and coffee may be served instead of tea1 or cakes1 coffee and ices4 ,the ,bachelor's ,chafing ,dish4--,if the circumstances of the bachelor permit1 he may give a chafing-dish supper1 presiding over the manufacture of a ,welsh rarebit or lobster a la ,newburg1 making the coffee himself in a machine4 ,this might take the place of the supper at a restaurant after the play4 ,after such a supper1 or a dinner in his rooms1 the host escorts the ladies to their carriages1 and accompanies the chaperon to her home4 ,if none of these methods of entertaining chance to be within the man's means--for many poor men of pleasing address are social favorites--he may fall back on the pretty compliment implied in sending flowers or bonbons1 remembering that matrons as well as buds appreciate such attentions4 #gff ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,in ,village ,society4--,in small towns and in the country1 the young man would ridicule the idea of having a chaperon along4 ,he seldom considers the question of repaying social invitations1 or paying calls after an entertainment4 ,he should be careful to show courtesy to the host and hostess1 to dance with the latter and her daughter at a dancing party1 and may escort mother and daughter or the mother and some one of her friends1 to a lecture or concert4 ,generally he ignores all claims of this character4 ,but he should not4 ,should ,he ,offer ,his ,arm8--,a man seldom offers a woman his arm nowadays1 unless she is so elderly or infirm that she needs the support4 ,for a couple to walk arm in arm in daylight is decidedly provincial4 ,for a man to take a woman's arm is a liberty not permissible unless she is a member of his family4 ,he should offer his arm if holding an umbrella over her at night1 on a poorly lighted street or a country road at night4 ,a woman1 unless very infirm or ill1 should not walk arm-in-arm with a man in daylight4 ,the ,outside of the ,walk4--,a man usually walks on a woman's right1 in order to protect her if necessary1 ,it looks absurd1 however1 for him to be dodging around her to keep on the outside of the walk unless some danger is to be encountered4 ,minor ,matters of ,men's ,etiquette4--,a man should not carry a girl's parasol2 he should however assume any parcel she may be carrying4 ,when a man escorts a woman to her home it is not correct for him to linger at the door4 ,he should accompany her up the steps1 ring the bell and wait until she is admitted4 ,if the hour is at all late he should not enter1 even though invited4 ,it is extremely bad form for a man to speak of a woman by her ,christian name while talking to casual acquaintances4 ,though long acquaintance may sanction the familiarity at home1 or among intimate friends1 to all outsiders she should be ,miss4 ,the custom of leaving the theatre between acts is inexcusable4 ,if a man is escorting a lady1 he is guilty of great rudeness if he leaves her1 ,cards and ,calls4--,if calling on a lady who is visiting a person who is a stranger to him1 he must ask for her hostess1 sending up a card for her as well as for his friend4 ,if calling with a lady1 he should wait for her to give the signal for departure4 ,the man who attends an afternoon tea should leave a card for each lady mentioned in the invitation1 and for the host1 whether the latter was present or not4 ,he must send the same number of cards if unable to be present1 enclosing them all in an envelope which fits the cards1 addressing it to the hostess1 and mailing it so that it will be received on the day of the function4 ,he must call upon his hostess within two weeks after an invitation to a dinner or ball4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gfg ,in attending a tea or afternoon reception1 the right-hand glove must be removed before entering the drawing room1 as it is bad form to offer a gloved hand to one's hostess on such occasions4 ,if1 when calling on a lady1 another visitor arrives1 the first comer must not attempt to sit him out4 ,he should make his adieux within a reasonable time after the second arrival1 even though a friend in more intimate standing4 ,bad ,habits4--,a man should carefully avoid mannerisms1 such as twisting his mustache1 fussing with his tie1 fidgeting with some little article taken from a table1 as a paper knife1 etc4 ,these awkwardnesses are the outcome of nervousness4 ,he should strive at all times to be simple1 at ease1 and unconscious of himself4 ,if he tries to show off he makes himself obnoxious4 ,picking the teeth1 chewing a toothpick1 cleaning the finger nails in company1 are gross violations of propriety4 ,the ,car ,fare ,question4--,a girl occasionally appeals to writers on social forms to find out when she should permit a man to pay her car fare4 ,it is expected that he will pay for her if he is escorting her1 and she should allow him to do so without comment4 ,if they happen on the same car by chance she should pay her own fare4 ,if the man anticipates her1 handing the change to the conductor and saying ,for two1 she should thank him simply and let the matter pass4 ,really1 it is not entirely good form for a man to pay a woman's fare under such circumstances1 unless she has difficulty in finding her purse1 or her change4 ,then he may say ,allow me and pay for her4 ,if she finds her money she may return the amount1 and he should take it without protest4 ,,the ,,etiquette ,,of ,,dress4 ,the best possible impression that you can make with your dress is to make no impression at all2 but so to harmonize its material and shape with your personality that it becomes tributary in the general effect1 and so exclusively tributary that people cannot tell after seeing you what kind of clothes you wear4--,holland4 ,,men',s ,,dress4 ,a man--lucky creature--is not expected to change his clothes as frequently as a woman must4 ,he wears morning dress until dinner1 unless he is to attend some afternoon function1 like a wedding or a reception4 ,dinner is now almost universally at six or half after six o'clock4 ,before that hour1 save in the exception noted above1 he wears a business suit1 a derby or soft hat1 tan shoes if he prefers them1 or laced calf-skin shoes with heavy soles4 ,the coat may be sack or cutaway4 ,such an outfit is correct for traveling wear4 ,a white shirt1 or one of striped madras1 is worn1 with a white linen collar4 ,the tie is usually a four-in-hand in some dark shade4 #gfh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the cutaway coat is correct for church wear4 ,in summer it largely takes the place of the frock coat1 which1 with the silk hat1 is usually out of season1 so to speak1 from about the middle of ,may until about the same time in ,september4 ,straw or felt hats are worn4 ,tweed flannel and cheviot suits are favorite summer wear for men1 ,flannel trousers1 white with flannel shirt and leather belt1 constitute the usual wear for tennis1 golf1 etc41 and blue cheviot or serge for yachting4 ,afternoon ,wear4--,for formal afternoon wear the double-breasted frock coat of black worsted1 with waistcoat of the same or of white duck1 is reserved1 dark gray pin-stripe trousers are worn with it1 patent leather shoes1 gray gloves1 silk hat and standing linen collar4 ,the standing collar is for formal wear4 ,this attire is suitable for all social affairs between noon and evening4 ,after dinner evening clothes--the dress suit--are worn4 ,this has been fully described in the chapter on wedding etiquette1 under the head of correct dress4 ,incongruity in ,dress4--,a man must avoid incongruities in dress4 ,tan shoes are inadmissible with formal afternoon dress4 ,they do not accompany a silk hat4 ,a lawn tie is never worn save with evening clothes1 nor a turn-down collar with them4 ,gloves should be inconspicuous4 ,a man's hands encased in bright tan gloves make one think of sugar-cured hams4 ,the ,tuxedo is a dinner coat1 hence never seen before six o'clock2 it must not be worn at a theatre party1 or if a man escorts ladies4 ,it may be worn in summer at informal dinners1 and at summer hotels4 ,silk hat1 white waistcoat1 or white lawn tie are not correct wear with a ,tuxedo4 ,,appropriate ,,dress ,,for ,,women4 ,the real beauty of dress resides in being suitably gowned4 ,suit the attire to the time and place4 ,fashion prescribes and regulates styles2 etiquette settles the appropriate garb for the occasion4 ,every detail1 from shoes to hat1 should be harmonious and suited to the occasion and consequently to the hour of the day4 ,but how many1 many violations of this rule we see6 ,ostrich feathers worn with shirtwaists2 low shoes on the street2 dressy hats in the morning2 jewels at breakfast--all inappropriate and unrelated6 ,the correct street wear in the morning in the winter is a tailored suit with medium sized hat in felt or beaver1 walking shoes1 and rather heavy gloves in glace kid4 ,more elaborate suits or gowns in fine smooth cloth or velvet are worn at afternoon functions1 for calling and receptions4 ,one does not choose light or showy colors for these if she must walk or take a street car4 ,ostrich feathers can be worn on the velvet or satin hat that accompanies this costume1 which is completed by patent leather shoes and white or pearl-gray gloves4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gfi ,when ,decollete ,gowns are ,worn4--,high-necked and long-sleeved gowns are worn at every daytime function4 ,at balls1 cotillions1 formal dinners1 evening parties1 and in the large cities in opera boxes1 decollete gowns may be worn4 ,no nice woman wears a low gown when dining at restaurant or hotel4 ,the neck may be cut low1 under a lace yoke1 unlined1 and the sleeves finished from the elbow with lace4 ,hats are worn4 ,one chooses a handsome velvet or other dressy material for a dinner dress1 and wears with it her rarest jewels4 ,good taste and modesty forbid too lavish a display of shoulders4 ,as a rule1 in our average social life1 the unlined lace yoke and collar and lace sleeves are preferred for dinner wear1 the decollete gown being reserved for balls and cotillions4 ,young girls' dancing gowns are never cut very low2 the ,dutch neck and the slightly low round cut being preferred4 ,a string of pearls1 a fine gold chain and locket1 or gold beads1 which have been restored to favor1 are the usual ornament4 ,for theatre wear1 where one is not to occupy a box1 one may wear a handsome reception gown1 or a handsome bodice and skirt4 ,shirt and lingerie waists are not appropriate theatre wear1 unless one patronizes some second-class house of amusement4 ,wearing the ,hat4--,the rule to bear in mind as to the wearing of hats is this3 ,at all daytime affairs1 hats are kept on4 ,at all evening affairs--musicales1 concerts1 receptions1 the play1 they are removed4 ,tea-gowns and negligees are for the boudoir2 the kimona is for the bedroom4 ,gloves are removed at a luncheon or dinner4 ,of course they would not be kept on at a card-party or a tea4 ,one may retain them at a stand-up supper4 ,ornaments4--,an abundance of ornament is in bad taste4 ,don't be one of the ,see-me-with-'em-all-on type4 ,a cheap ornament spoils a handsome costume1 better none at all2 too many ornaments1 even if good1 look tawdry4 ,at a certain fashionable summer hotel a young woman was seen dancing in high shoes and wearing a demi-trained lingerie gown over a petticoat of ordinary walking length4 ,she was certainly the observed of all observers1 but hardly the object of admiration4 ,the ,debutante's ,dress4--,the debutante usually wears white on the occasion of her introduction to society4 ,the material should be light and youthful--crepe de chine1 some soft white silk like messaline1 chiffon or organdie being the usual choice1 made with high neck and long sleeves if the affair takes the form of an afternoon reception4 ,only a ball or cotillion permits a low gown1 and then the gown is not low in the usual sense3 it is merely cut out modestly in the neck and the sleeves are short4 ,in the afternoon her mother1 who presents her1 wears a handsome reception gown2 her young friends1 who assist1 wear light colored1 dressy gowns of chiffon1 net1 etc4 ,at such an affair guests remove wraps but retain hat and gloves4 #ggj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,dressing on a ,modest ,allowance4--,the woman who wishes to be well dressed but must produce that effect on a moderate allowance1 must be particularly careful in her purchases4 ,she should confine herself to two colors1 of which black will be one4 ,she must choose conservative styles as well as colors1 and above all1 she must study very closely the relationship of her purchases in order to avoid incongruities4 ,a hat may be beautiful and becoming and within her means1 yet a very unwise purchase because it will not harmonize with or be suited to the costume with which it is to be worn4 ,neat gloves and good shoes are items of dress not to be disregarded by the woman who wishes to look well dressed4 ,shabby gloves are ruinous to a well-dressed appearance4 ,,dress ,,for ,,elderly ,,women4 ,the woman who has been dressy in her youth must curb her fancy as she grows older1 and carefully avoid things that are too young for her4 ,she may love pink or pale blue1 and because she could wear it when a girl1 unwisely clings to it in her fifth and sixth decades4 ,a bedizened old woman dressed in a fashion suitable for one twenty years younger1 is a sight more pitable than admirable4 ,she must not permit the milliner or costumer to convince her that she is still young enough to wear anything but must try to have sense enough to distinguish what is suitable from what appeals to her because she would have looked well in it in her youth4 ,ermine furs1 for instance1 are absurd on a woman of forty-five or fifty4 ,the dead white brings out the yellow in her complexion and the faded color of eyes and hair4 ,a very light dressy hat makes the wrinkles more obvious4 ,the ,suitable4--,dark1 unobtrusive colors1 relieved by white lace at throat and wrists1 hats modest in size and coloring1 set off gray hair and matronly figure far better than showy and more youthful garb4 ,no elderly woman should attempt to wear brown2 somehow it kills her complexion if she is sallow4 ,black1 very dark blue1 the softer shades of gray1 are generally becoming if relieved with white4 ,lavender and mauve can be becomingly worn by those dear old white-haired ladies who have pretty complexions4 ,the lemon-colored lady must avoid them4 ,we must remember ,joubert's saying3 ,in clothes fresh and clean there is a kind of youth with which age should surround itself4 ,materials must be as handsome as can be afforded2 soft wool materials may be chosen1 cashmere1 henrietta1 voile1 make up suitably4 ,in summer most old ladies can wear white to advantage4 ,simplicity should be the guide as to styles4 ,leave the fussy and elaborate to younger women1 and adopt a dignified simplicity4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gga ,,duties ,,of ,a ,,chaperon4 ,the art of not hearing should be learned by all4 ,young ,america flouts the chaperon4 ,the young girl of the middle class guesses she can look out for herself1 and knows how to behave4 ,very often she doesn't know1 and sadly demonstrates her lack of the knowledge of life and good sense that would enable her to avoid situations that create gossip4 ,in ,european society the chaperon is indispensable and has an acknowledged and honored position4 ,in ,america1 young women ridicule the idea and young men are decidedly impatient of her presence4 ,and yet in our more conventional circles it is understood that she is a protection to the girls in her charge1 and an oft-needed restraint on young men who are inclined to be too free and familiar4 ,mothers as ,chaperons4--,a mother is her daughter's best chaperon4 ,very often her health1 her home duties and her own lack of social experience unfit her for such a duty4 ,in that case1 she should be glad to put her girls in charge of some more experienced woman4 ,if all young men were honest and honorable and temperate1 the unchaperoned girl would meet with fewer embarrassments4 ,think of the awkward plight of a girl should the carriage or the taxicab break down as she is returning home1 or the miserable state of the girl whose escort at play or party has taken too much wine6 ,these things don't often happen1 some one says4 ,they do happen--far more frequently than the world at large is aware4 ,chaperon's ,lot ,not ,easy4--,the duties of a chaperon are so onerous that she deserves much gratitude1 rather than revilement1 for undertaking them4 ,she must stay at balls and parties when she would infinitely prefer her bed2 she must frequent places of amusement that are tiresome to her but agreeable to her young charges2 she must remain in the parlor1 or in the adjacent room separated only by draperies from it1 while the girt entertains men callers1 and no woman enjoys being gooseberry2 she must check too high spirits and prevent loud behavior4 ,and she will many times know that her presence is resented1 and sad to say1 endure slights in the discharge of her duties4 ,chaperons a ,social ,help4--,nevertheless1 if girls only knew it1 the chaperon may be very helpful and aid them materially in having a good time4 ,she should be a woman of wide acquaintance1 accustomed to good society4 ,then she will introduce the girls under her charge to nice men whom they should know1 and to partners for the dance2 see that they are invited to nice places1 and that they are correctly dressed4 ,she must have tact combined with dignity1 and be able to reprove little lapses in decorum so tactfully that youth will not take umbrage4 ,she must make her charges like her1 and win and hold their respect4 ,and it is very important that she should know what not to see--the art of not hearing--yet she should never overlook anything vital1 ,it will be seen that she should be a person of infinite tact1 good nature and courage4 #ggb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,chaperon of the ,motherless ,girl4--,nowdays1 the wealthy widower1 instead of putting his young daughter at the head of the household1 secures some woman of good reputation and social standing as his daughter's chaperon4 ,she is1 practically1 the feminine head of the house1 and in so far as possible1 takes a mother's place with the girl4 ,she sees to it that the girl has proper companionship and does not make undesirable acquaintances4 ,she accompanies her on shopping expeditions1 travels with her1 attends theatres and parties with her1 takes the head of the table if the girl gives a luncheon1 and everywhere strives to make life pleasant for her young charge1 giving up her own pleasure and convenience for that purpose4 ,even the young woman of twenty-five or twenty-seven1 at the head of her father's household1 or living in a hotel1 should have a companion4 ,avoid ,espionage4--,and yet1 with all this responsibility1 the chaperon must avoid anything like espionage4 ,she must not open letters2 she must not be prying and inquisitive2 she must not give reasons for the girl she chaperons to regard her as a dragon4 ,a giddy1 flirtatious chaperon is a disadvantage to a girl4 ,she is so desirous of securing attention and having a good time herself that she neglects her charge4 ,often she undertakes chaperonage chiefly or entirely in order to go about herself4 ,such a chaperon is worse than none at all4 ,the ,girl and the ,chaperon4--,a girl should remember that her chaperon stands in the relation of a mother to her for the time being1 therefore any disregard of her chaperon's suggestions or wishes is the same as disregarding her mother's4 ,no well-bred girl ever does this--well1 at least not publicly4 ,if her chaperon gently intimates that it is time to go home1 that she is dancing too many times with the same man1 or sitting out too long1 she should cheerfully comply with the hint4 ,she should not vanish with an escort1 leaving her chaperon and others--to wonder at her absence1 but at the close of every few dances1 before the beginning of another1 ask to be taken to her chaperon4 ,there her next partner will naturally look for her4 ,she must at all times treat her chaperon with the utmost respect and deference1 remembering the lady is bestowing a favor by taking charge of her1 and that it is often at her parents' request4 ,at a theatre party1 bachelor's tea1 sailing party1 excursion1 etc41 one married woman is sufficient chaperon4 ,the girl who works1 the art and music student1 may look after herself1 but the society girl must submit to the thralldom of the chaperon4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ggc ,the ,chaperon in ,middle ,class ,society4--,while the rules of etiquette are intended to be of general application1 there are certain relaxations in middle class society not permissible in more fashionable circles4 ,this is the case as regard the chaperon4 ,many young men on moderate salary would not feel they could afford to buy a ticket to the theatre or concert for a chaperon1 or order a carriage4 ,but is a girl then to be denied permission to accept the invitation8 ,under such circumstances middle class etiquette requires that the young man shall be well known to the family as a person of good habits and reputation4 ,the girl1 however1 is not supposed to accept an invitation to a supper afterwards4 ,she may go to a dancing party at a private house or a club in case proper chaperons are provided for the affair and they almost invariably are4 ,but it is better taste for a party of young people to go together under the care of a chaperon4 ,when a girl receives a young man visitor1 her mother should always meet him4 ,she should enter the parlor1 be introduced if he is a stranger1 converse for fifteen or twenty minutes1 and excuse herself1 leaving the young people to their tete-a-tete4 ,no girl ever loses a young man's estimation through being properly looked after4 ,under no circumstances should the young girl be allowed to accompany a young man on an excursion without a chaperon4 ,she should not motor with him alone2 another pair of young people should go with them unless a chaperon is included4 ,,good ,,form ,,in ,,speech4 ,it isn't so much what you do2 it is how you do it4 ,not so much what you think as how you clothe your thoughts that enables you to make a pleasant impression4 ,good breeding is shown in the use of words1 quite as much as in manners4 ,correct use is evidence of culture and personal refinement4 ,use of ,slang and ,colloquialisms4--,slang1 we are often reminded1 is common--meaning vulgar4 ,and yet1 there are some slang phrases that are so expressive1 and convey so much meaning in few words that the temptation to use them is irresistible4 ,much use of slang1 however1 is very undesirable1 indicating lack of refinement4 ,we may be colloquial1 but must eschew the vulgar4 ,among the words that are bad form we find folks1 used instead of family or relatives4 ,ain't is one of the most common improprieties of speech and one that has no standing whatever in good language4 ,gentlemen friend4 lady friend1 are vulgarisms4 ,we should not speak of young men as fellows4 ,we should say shops instead of stores1 and station instead of depot4 ,a depot is a place where provisions and stores are accumulated4 ,just how it came to be applied to a railway station is an etymological puzzle4 ,the use of learn for teach is incorrect4 ,pupil1 student and scholar are often used interchangeably1 but incorrectly so4 ,pupil refers to the younger classes in a school4 #ggd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,those in the most advanced grade of a high school1 and those in college are students2 while scholar signifies those who are learned and out of school4 ,dresser1 bureau and dressing case are incorrectly applied to a chest of drawers4 ,vest for waistcoat1 and dress suit for evening clothes are incorrect4 ,visitors is in better taste than guests4 ,got is a word often used superfluously and always inelegantly4 ,i have it sounds much better than ,i have got it2 leave out got wherever you can4 ,as for gotten--it ought to be unspeakable4 ,don't for doesn't is1 perhaps the most common grammatical error4 ,i don't1 you don't1 they don't1' are correct4 ,don't is a contraction of do not4 ,you wouldn't say he do not1 she do not1 would you8 ,then don't say he don't1 or she don't4 ,as a rule the simpler the speech the better4 ,residence for house1 peruse for read1 retire for going to bed--all these and their like sound stilted4 ,the use of ,french words and phrases is to be avoided1 both in writing and speaking4 ,generally they are mispronounced--as in the case of the very affected lady who spoke of ,mrs4 ,brown1 nee ,smith1 pronouncing nee as if spelled knee4 ,form of ,address4--,to acquaintances1 a woman speaks of my husband2 to friends1 she calls him by his ,christian name4 ,to servants1 he is ,mr4 ,smith4 ,this is a rule often violated1 so often in fact1 that few are aware of the impropriety of saying ,mr4 ,smith to friends and acquaintances4 ,the man employs the converse of the rule2 it is my wife to acquaintances1 etc4 ,to speak of a daughter as ,miss ,mary or ,miss ,jane to anyone but a servant is insulting1 placing the person thus spoken to on a par with an inferior4 ,if formality is desirable one should say my daughter ,mary4 ,the same rule applies to a son4 ,it has already been said that we do not address a wife by her husband's title4 ,he is ,dr4 ,brown2 she is ,mrs4 ,brown4 ,mrs4 ,general1 ,mrs4 ,judge1 are not current in polite circles4 ,we do not use ,sir in addressing equals4 ,children no longer say sir or ma'am to their parents1 but ,yes1 father1 or ,no mother4 ,ma'am is seldom heard now except from old-fashioned servants4 ,maids and men-servants say yes1 ,mrs4 ,smith1 or sometimes1 ,no1 madam4 ,courtesy in ,conversation4--,things said for conversation are chalk eggs1 said ,emerson4 ,there are many chalk eggs on the market4 ,most of us feel that to be sociable we must talk incessantly4 ,true1 there are sometimes dreadful pauses in conversation when no one seems able to think of anything to say1 and the longer the pause the more vacuous one's mind4 ,what passes for conversation at receptions1 dinners1 ordinary social affairs1 is merely chatter made up1 of persiflage and repartee4 ,one must be able to furnish it1 however1 for small talk is conversational small change1 without which it is not easy to do business4 ,lacking it1 one is like ,mark ,twain's man with the million dollar check and not change enough to buy a postage stamp4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gge ,,subjects ,,of ,,conversation4 ,no one can tell another person what to talk about4 ,advice on that subject is valueless4 ,there are some things we may do1 however1 to make ourselves agreeable in conversation4 ,we may study the art of expressing ourselves clearly1--saying what we wish to say without circumlocution4 ,some people seem to begin in the middle of a subject and talk both ways4 ,avoid personalities in your conversation4 ,don't talk about yourself2 nobody is interested in your personal perplexities and troubles4 ,don't recite your symptoms nor tell what the doctor says1 nor what diet he has prescribed4 ,nothing1 positively nothing1 is so tiresome4 ,don't indulge in animadversions upon the absent1 nor make sarcastic remarks about them4 ,try to discover some subject in which your companion is interested1 and get him to talking4 ,then show yourself a good listener4 ,a woman may get the reputation of being bright and clever if she will simply show herself a good listener4 ,to do this1 she must give her attention to the person who is talking4 ,she must seem interested4 ,her eyes must not wander around the room2 she must not take up picture or book and glance over it2 her questions must be intelligent and to the point4 ,then1 unless the speaker is a well-known bore1 she need never suffer under the imputation of being neglected in society1 and she will be thought courteous and intelligent4 ,discourtesies4--,to interrupt a speaker1 to take the words out of his mouth and finish the sentence for him1 to broach a new topic1 irrelevant to that in hand1 unless the latter is in danger of leading to thin conversational ice1--all these are discourtesies4 ,to yawn while listening to anyone2 to show lack of interest in a story or anecdote that is being told1 or let the attention wander1 is marked impoliteness4 ,we are not to remind a speaker that his story is an old one1 or that he has told it before4 ,some ,things to ,avoid4--,a man should avoid raving over the perfections1 the beauty or chic of one woman to another4 ,he shouldn't talk golf to one who doesn't know the language of the game1 nor discourse on music to the unmusical4 ,above all1 he shouldn't undertake to entertain the whole company1 nor introduce a topic in which he only is interested or informed4 ,the more serious questions of life are barred in society2 people wish to be amused1 not instructed4 ,an inveterate talker1 especially one of a didactic turn1 is a bore4 ,so is the man who puts a hobby through its paces4 ,avoid exaggerations in conversation1 also extravagances1 such as beastly this or awfully that1 also avoid over emphasis4 ,don't talk in italics4 #ggf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,speaking ,voice4--,a clear1 distinct enunciation should be cultivated4 ,the voice need not--should not--be raised above the ordinary conversational level to make one perfectly understood1 if only one speaks clearly4 ,this is something that can be cultivated4 ,so also a discrimination in the use of words1 so that which most nearly expresses the meaning of the speaker comes to him readily4 ,a pleasant voice is a charm1 either in man or woman4 ,a noted teacher of singing once remarked that the cultivation of the speaking voice is a positive duty1 and possible to almost everyone4 ,certainly a harsh1 squeaky1 shrill or affected tone of voice may be improved by care and endeavor4 ,,church ,,etiquette4 ,surely the church is the place where one day's truce ought to be allowed to the vanities1 the dissensions and animosities of mankind4--,burke4 ,the church is sometimes sarcastically referred to as the social stepping-stone4 ,it is a fact that the newly made rich and the vulgar often choose a church attended by the people of fashion whose acquaintance they most desire1 rent a high-priced pew1 and become prominent through their benefactions and their services in church work4 ,they are taken up1 after a time1 in a fashion1 and unless too socially impossible through lack of good breeding1 may1 from fringers1 become climbers4 ,i might go to that church for a hundred years and no one would notice me1 bitterly complained a woman who had undertaken the social uplift via the church4 ,the woman in question defeated her own object4 ,she dressed in the extreme of style2 she always came in late1 with much rustle of silk and rattle of bangles2 her hair was touched up and her face rouged4 ,the well-bred and refined members condemned her on these grounds4 ,nevertheless1 where a stranger comes who bears the hall-mark of culture and refinement1 the church connection is often an aid to social habilitation1 though it should never be sought as such4 ,friendly ,advances4--,friendly advances generally come from pew neighbors4 ,respond to them courteously but without undue eagerness4 ,do not expect your pastor to become your social sponsor with his congregation1 and remember that though he will probably call after letters of church membership are presented1 you have no claim upon his family1 nor the families of any of the church officers through acquaintance in business life4 ,this is often a grievance to people from smaller towns who1 moving to a city1 expect the families of their business associates to assist them socially4 ,two men may be partners for ten years without their wives knowing each other by sight1 if they chance to move in different social circles4 ,demeanor4--,one should dress quietly at church1 give attention to the service and the clergyman1 and not linger unduly in the vestibule to gossip or greet friends4 ,to notify the usher if one's pew will not be occupied is a courtesy if the preacher is popular and the church crowded4 ,to be disagreeable in case strangers are shown to one's pew1 or mistakenly seated there1 is unkind and unchristian4 ,giggling1 smiles1 exchange of smiles or bows in the church proper are regarded as bad form4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ggg ,,neighborhood ,,etiquette4 ,neighborliness is a quality little exercised in cities1 where one may live next door to people for years and merely know their names4 ,some people prefer not to know their neighbors1 fearing undue familiarity on their part4 ,the relationship may be a very pleasant one if both parties observe certain restraints4 ,it is not well to become too intimate4 ,nobody wants a neighbor running in at all hours1 with or without an errand4 ,sometimes to sit on the back porch with a book or paper seems to invite a neighbor to run over and the hour's rest or mental recreation is given over to small talk4 ,a neighbor has no more right to enter without knocking than any other caller1 whether by kitchen or front door4 ,it is an intrusion1 a disregard of the reserve that should characterize neighborly intercourse4 ,no matter how friendly1 friendship will last longer where the forms of decorum are observed4 ,borrowing4--,the exchange of kitchen-kindnesses should be ventured upon rarely4 ,by these is meant the plate of cookies or biscuit or doughnuts we send our neighbor on baking-day4 ,some families prefer their own cooking4 ,a woman who had been annoyed by many unsolicited donations of this kind1 persisted in though unreciprocated1 finally piled the sent-in biscuit rather ostentatiously on the garbage can in full sight of her neighbor's window4 ,other hints had failed1 this was effective--a rather violent remedy1 but after all not undeserved4 ,in case of illness1 where one has no maid1 or the family must care for the sick1 a fresh cake or a tasty dessert may be offered1 and will seldom fail of appreciation4 ,knowing the circumstances1 one need not hesitate over the proffer of a neighborly kindness4 ,there is little excuse in the city for the borrowing of kitchen staples which is the bane of some country neighborhoods4 ,a borrowing neighbor is an affliction--a nuisance which unfortunately doesn't come under the jurisdiction of the ,board of ,health4 #ggh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,carriage ,,etiquette4 ,a story is told of a certain great lady who visited at the court of a reigning monarch on a secret matrimonial mission4 ,the monarch had three daughters2 the emperor of her own country had a marriageable son4 ,before overtures were made for an alliance1 the lady was to see the three princesses and decide which one should be honored by the proposal4 ,it was her whim to rely upon the carriage test4 ,she watched the young princesses as they alighted from the royal carriage4 ,the oldest one descended clumsily1 displaying too much of the royal lingerie4 ,the second skipped out1 disdaining the step4 ,the third descended gracefully and with dignity1 and ,cupid's ambassador decided she would make the most fitting empress4 ,at certain finishing schools1 lessons in deportment include training in how to enter and leave a vehicle gracefully4 ,stepping out on the right-hand side1 the right foot is placed on the step1 the left naturally falls on the ground4 ,entering1 the left foot is first advanced4 ,in this way the other foot clears the body of the carriage without awkwardness4 ,minor ,items4--,the rule that the owner of the carriage occupies the right-hand seat even when accompanied by a guest1 is almost universally observed4 ,the only exception seems to be when the guest is a person of unusual distinction4 ,to place one's carriage at the disposal of a friend is a great courtesy1 and should never be abused by the recipient4 ,in case of accident the occupant should pay the bills for repairs1 or at least urge that she be allowed to do so4 ,if a lady invites a friend to pay calls with her1 dropping her companion to call on some acquaintance while she goes on to see a friend of her own1 the lady thus favored must not keep her waiting on her return1 more than the few moments necessary to make her adieux4 ,,civility ,,in ,,public4 ,one is shocked1 often1 at the prevalence of rudeness in human intercourse4 ,people who are courteous in the drawing-room are sometimes horribly uncivil in public4 ,they crowd and jostle and elbow in thc endeavor to secure better places for themselves1 violating every canon of politeness4 ,women have fainted1 gowns have been ruined and valuable articles lost in crushes incident to gatherings in our best society4 ,many people carry an umbrella with utter disregard of the eyes and headgear of the passing crowd4 ,closed1 it is tucked under the arm1 the ferrule projecting behind on a level with the face of a pedestrian4 ,they go through a heavy door1 pushing it open for themselves and letting it swing back against the next comer4 ,they step in advance of those who have prior claim to be shown to seats1 and accept civilities and service without so much as a ,thank you4 ,they endeavor to obtain something for nothing by piling their luggage into seats they have not paid for on the train2 on the boat they fortify themselves in a circle of chairs that are engaged--generally to hold their wraps and lunch-boxes1 while others look in vain for seats4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ggi ,rude ,tourists4--,tourists have a reputation for a disregard of the rights of others1 which makes them obnoxiously uncivil4 ,they enter a church where worshipers are kneeling and audibly criticise the architecture and decorations1 or the faith to which it is consecrated4 ,they comment flippantly on great pictures in art galleries1 and snicker over undraped statues1 evincing the commonness of their minds and their lack of knowledge of art4 ,but one of the worst lapses of decorum is to sit in a theatre and anticipate the action of the play1 or the development of a musical number1 by explanations to a companion4 ,to do so may show familiarity with the play or the score1 but it also shows a painful lack of good breeding1 and a disregard of others' rights to peaceful enjoyment4 ,on a par with this is the incivility of a person who undertakes to accompany a soloist with his 7or her7 own little pipe1 to the annoyance of those who prefer to listen to professional rather than amateur efforts4 ,of course all these rude people excuse themselves by saying they get left if they don't rush1 and that they paid for their seats1 as if this atoned for their disregard of those who1 equally with themselves1 have paid for a pleasure spoiled for them by the greed or impertinence of their fellow men--and women4 ,telephone ,etiquette4--,central could disclose how discourteous many women who pique themselves on their good manners can be when they are calling down the tradesman who has made a mistake in filling their order4 ,and how often a party line is held for a lengthy telephone visit while others wait their really important affairs because the line's busy6 ,the manners of the public need reforming4 ,civility is a public good4 ,without it1 we would be barbarians4 ,it is the practical application of the ,golden ,rule to everyday life4 ,to lay aside our own courtesy because we are in a crowd1 or among people who do not know us1 reduces us below the level of those who are not versed in the social requirements1 because we know them and should practise them1 whereas they do not know4 ,,duties ,,and ,,dress ,,of ,,servants4 ,in many large and well-to-do households in this country only one maid1 the girl for general housework is engaged1 the mistress and her daughters assisting with the lighter parts of the work4 ,in such case each must have a certain definite portion of the daily duties and be responsible for its performance4 ,very few maids are capable enough to do all the work of a good sized family without assistance1 even though the linen be sent to the laundry4 ,the ,one ,maid4--,where but one maid is kept she must rise early and put in a couple of hours' work before breakfast1 airing the house and perhaps putting in order and dusting the living rooms1 then preparing breakfast4 ,she will probably serve it unless everything is put on the table1 in which case she may busy herself in the kitchen1 washing the rougher dishes used in preparing the meal4 ,the mistress of each household must make out her own schedule for the week1 according to the convenience of the family4 ,the maid is supposed to have her dress changed by three o'clock4 ,she will wear a simple but neat cotton gown about her work1 mornings2 in the afternoon she will put on a black dress with white apron1 collar and cuffs4 ,she is expected to keep a clean apron in the kitchen to slip on if summoned to the door before luncheon4 ,she should never answer the bell with her sleeves rolled up4 ,the mistress provides the white apron with shoulder pieces1 the linen cuffs and collar worn by the maid of all work in the afternoon and evening4 ,these are the mistress's property1 remaining in the family through the changes of servants4 ,so many girls object to the cap that it is seldom seen save in very formal establishments4 ,if worn1 the mistress furnishes it4 #ghj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,instructing the ,maid4--,if the mistress finds her maid's education in her duties is deficient1 she should teach her to open the door wide1 as if the visitor were welcome2 to have her tray ready to receive cards2 to be informed as to whether the mistress is at home or not that she may answer the visitor's inquiry at once4 ,she is to usher the visitor into the drawing room or parlor1 take the card to her mistress and return to say that ,mrs4 ,blank will be down in a few minutes1 never alluding to her mistress as she1 as some ill-trained girls do4 ,if a lady who keeps but one maid entertains at all she must instruct the girl in the proper serving of meals4 ,in the first place1 everything that is necessary for the service must be ready2 there must be no getting out of extra silver or china at the last moment1 with its upsetting confusion4 ,the menu must be so carefully planned that most of the food to be served can be prepared beforehand4 ,for a six o'clock company dinner1 the soup may be hot in the kettle2 the fowl or joint in the oven2 the entree waiting the finishing touches on the back of the range1 the vegetables in the warmer1 and the dessert in the ice-box4 ,all the china and silver being in readiness and the table properly laid1 the maid slips into her black dress and apron1 and presents herself at the drawing-room door1 announcing ,dinner' is served4 ,the ,maid's ,serving4--,the guests being seated1 she brings in the soup tureen1 uncovers it1 taking the cover to the pantry as she goes for the hot soup plates4 ,she then stands at the left of the mistress with a tray1 covered with a doily1 in her left hand1 a folded napkin under the tray2 takes the soup plates as they are filled1 passing them to the left of each guest1 taking the plate from the tray with the right hand4 ,she then removes the tureen4 ,removing the plates she takes them from the left side of the guest4 ,the roast is brought in and served in the same manner as the soup2 the vegetables are passed1 each guest helping himself from the dish4 ,the salad is usually served on the plates upon which it has been arranged4 ,after the salad the table is cleared and the crumbs brushed with a napkin upon a plate or tray1 and the dessert brought on for the hostess to serve1 ,the latter starts the little dishes of bonbons or salted nuts on their travels1 guests passing them along4 ,chocolate is a good beverage to serve on such occasions2 it can be made in the morning1 or even the day before1 and heated without in the least impairing its quality4 ,given a capable1 willing girl1 one anxious to learn and not too self-conscious1 a woman may entertain two or three or four guests very adequately if she will plan her menu carefully and see1 personally1 that everything is in readiness4 ,she should1 however1 avoid any overelaboration4 ,better a simple meal well prepared and served than a more pretentious one that fails in these particulars4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #gha ,duties of ,waitress and ,cook4--,where two maids are kept they are waitress-- second girl or housemaid1 sometimes so-called--and cook4 ,the housemaid--we will so style her--opens and airs the house and dusts and arranges the rooms before breakfast4 ,she serves the breakfast1 clears the table and washes the dishes taken from it4 ,she then proceeds to the bedrooms1 putting them in order1 dusting1 making beds1 etc4 ,she will probably have fine lingerie waists1 etc41 to wash and iron on certain mornings4 ,she does the sweeping1 unless there is a man to take out and beat the rugs1 and wipes up hardwood floors4 ,she must clean the silver once a week and rub up brass2 keep the pantries in order1 clean the bathrooms1 wait on table1 answer the bell1 both the door bell and her mistress's bell1 and usually assist the latter in dressing4 ,she is expected to do part of the family mending1 keeping table linen and bed linen in good condition1 and in some households is expected to wash and iron the napkins and dish-towels1 unless a laundress is employed4 ,the ,cook's ,work4--,the cook must prepare the meals1 and put the food into the proper dishes and these in the pantry1 ready for the waitress1 who is not expected to enter the kitchen during the service of a meal4 ,she washes the dishes used in the kitchen and the meat dishes from the table2 she must keep the kitchen and its adjuncts1 including back stairs1 refrigerator1 back porch and closet in order4 ,her mistress plans the meals with her1 and she is expected to make good and economical use of left-overs4 ,she often does the ordering by telephone1 and sees to the milk1 ice1 etc41 as they are delivered4 ,should ,understand ,duties4--,most of the difficulties between servants arise from misunderstanding of and friction about their respective duties4 ,it is best to have a definite and thorough understanding as to the work expected of each before engaging her4 ,both cook and housemaid have one afternoon and one evening each week and every other ,sunday afternoon4 ,when one is off duty the other must necessarily assume part of her work4 ,some mistresses allow a girl the afternoon and evening of one day2 others give one afternoon1 and the evening of another day1 requiring the cook to return to prepare dinner on her day and the maid to come back to serve it on hers4 ,if afternoon and evening go together the cook is expected to leave everything in readiness for the evening meal2 the cook1 on the housemaid's day out1 must wait upon the table4 ,servants always respect a mistress who knows her rights1 exacts them1 and respects her servant's rights4 ,she should permit no familiarities2 at the same time she must not regard her household assistants as mere machines1 beyond her sympathy1 ,good mistresses make good servants4 #ghb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,nurse4--,the nurse must wash and dress the children2 keep their clothes in order1 washing and ironing the finer articles2 eat with them1 keep the nursery in order2 sleep in the room1 or in a room adjoining them with the door open1 and take care of them when they are ill4 ,a nursery governess teaches them1 and is excused from the laundry work and from keeping the nursery in order4 ,the mistress who can conduct her domestic menage with two servants only is usually better served and with less friction than where more are employed4 ,rarely can three servants get on harmoniously4 ,the more servants there are1 unless there is a housekeeper1 the more shirking there is1 and the more waste and extravagance4 ,,summary4 ,remember-- ,that1 in introducing people the man must always be introduced to the woman4 ,that the younger woman1 the unmarried1 the less socially prominent1 are introduced to the older1 the married and the more renowned44 ,that to pronounce names distinctly avoids much awkwardness to those introduced4 ,a casual meeting on the street does not necessitate an introduction4 ,never present yourself with a letter of introduction4 ,leave it at the door4 ,that a card represents a visit1 and that leaving your name in this way makes your friend your debtor4 ,that after dinners1 luncheons1 theatre and card parties a call is required1 whether the invitation is accepted or not4 ,an invitation to a wedding must be acknowledged by sending cards to those in whose name the invitation was issued1 and may1 if she so pleases1 call on the bride on her return from her wedding journey4 ,one should send announcement cards rather than invitations to those with whom acquaintance is slight4 ,an invitation to afternoon tea does not require reply4 ,leave cards if present4 ,the etiquette of calling on an at home day does not differ from that of an ordinary call1 save that some light refreshment is offered1 as a rule4 ,that the bachelor and the widower should respond to every invitation whether accepted or declined1 by calling and leaving cards1 whereas the married man's wife may leave his cards with her own4 ,men ignore this rule a great deal1 however4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ghc ,cards must be engraved1 never written or printed4 ,that a married woman uses her husband's full name on her cards2 that a man's name always has the prefix ,mr41 and an unmarried woman's or young girl's that of ,miss1 and that pet names are not good form on cards4 ,the extreme limit of a call is twenty minutes1 and the first caller to arrive should be the first to depart4 ,that you should not prolong your leave-taking4 ,that the lady invites the man to call1 and being thus complimented he should soon avail himself of the permission4 ,it is the mother's place to invite young men to call1 not the daughter's1 though she may say ,my mother would be pleased to have you call on us1 ,the mother must then meet and assist1 for a time at least1 in entertaining him4 ,a first call must always be returned4 ,afterwards the acquaintance need not be continued4 ,not at home is no discourtesy to a caller if she is so informed when the maid opens the door4 ,the maid should know whether her mistress wishes to see callers or not4 ,p4 p4 c4 on a card means ,to take leave1 and intimates your friend is leaving town for a season4 ,it is customary for mother and daughter to use a card on which hath names appear when calling together4 ,a debutante1 in our most conventional society1 has no separate card of her own4 ,if she calls without her mother1 she uses this double card1 running a pencil mark lightly through her mother's name4 ,sisters may use a card in common2 it should be engraved ,the ,misses ,jones1 and used when calling together or sending gifts4 ,the divorced woman1 if she drops her husband's name by permission of the court1 uses her maiden name on her cards1 with the prefix ,mrs4 ,if she retains her husband's name1 she usually combines her family name with it1 as ,mrs4 ,jones ,brown4 ,a card should never be handed to a hostess or any member of the family4 ,lay it on the table4 ,if a member of the family opens the door1 a card need not be used1 though one is often left as above4 ,at afternoon teas1 receptions and ,at ,homes the visitor leaves a card for the hostess on the tray in the hall1 and one for the guest of honor1 or the debutante if one is being introduced4 ,a card to an ,at ,home or an afternoon reception does not require either acceptance or regret4 ,if the person invited attends she leaves her card2 if not1 she sends it by mail to reach the home on the day of the reception4 #ghd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,an invitation to a dinner must be answered immediately1 and unconditionally accepted or declined4 ,if1 having accepted1 it becomes absolutely impossible to keep the engagement1 the earliest possible notice must be given to the hostess4 ,it is unpardonable to be late at a dinner party4 ,arrivals are expected within ten minutes of the hour named4 ,one wears the best she has that is suitable for a dinner party4 ,the reply to an invitation must follow the style of the invitation4 ,if formal1 that is1 in the third person1 the reply must also be in the third person4 ,if informal1 the personal form being employed1 the reply is also informal4 ,do not send your card with ,regrets written upon it1 in response to any invitation1 formal or informal4 ,telephone invitations are admissible only for informal affairs4 ,general invitations1 given verbally1 have no social footing4 ,do come and dine with us some day1 unless followed by a definite date or note of invitation1 means nothing4 ,an invitation given by a man to dine or visit1 or to a home entertainment1 is not to be accepted unless seconded by his wife4 ,a girl1 sending invitations to commencement exercises1 encloses her card4 ,it is bad form to show that one feels slighted or affronted at not having been invited to any function1 or not given the precedence one feels herself entitles to4 ,the hostess1 in her own home1 obeys such rules as she believes correct4 ,a visitor is expected to contribute her share to the pleasure of the occasion by being conversationally agreeable4 ,if hostess1 one must overlook every awkwardness on the part of the guest or servant1 and any accident to one's belongings1 but be deeply solicitous and apologetic if an accident happens to a guest1 ,the guest of honor at a dinner party should take leave first4 ,other departures follow speedily4 ,remember-- ,that an invitation to spend a few days with a friend requires a speedy reply4 ,it is not allowable to say one will come either earlier or later than the time specified4 ,a visitor should adapt herself to the ways of the household1 be punctual at meals1 and make no plans or arrangements without consulting her hostess4 ,she may not invite a friend of her own to a meal without requesting permission of her hostess4 ,she should be careful not to infringe upon the privileges and prerogatives of the man of the house4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ghe ,she may accept invitations in which the hostess is not included1 but never without due consultation with her hostess4 ,she should show herself pleased with the efforts made to entertain her and enter into them readily4 ,she should leave promptly at the expiration of the time set for her visit4 ,it is almost invariably a mistake to outstay the limit4 ,if no limit was named in the invitation1 she should1 within a day or two of her arrival1 state the date on which she will leave4 ,on her return home1 her first duty is to write her hostess1 announcing her arrival and expressing her pleasure in the visit4 ,to omit this is a grave discourtesy4 ,a hostess once said of a woman who failed in this particular3 ,we don't know whether she reached home or not2 we never heard from her after she left4 ,on departure1 maids or servants who have attended one should receive a gratuity1 proportioned to the means of the visitor and the style of the establishment4 ,the hostess should arrange to have the visitor met1 either meeting her in person at the station or being first to greet her on her arrival at the house4 ,guest rooms should be in perfect order and equipped with every possible convenience for the comfort of visitors4 ,the hostess arranges whatever pleasures are possible for her guest's enjoyment1 invites her friends to call on her1 and probably gives a tea or reception in her honor4 ,do not forget that it is ill-bred as well as unkind to discuss the family affairs of one's hostess with others2 to criticise or complain of her arrangements2 or gossip about her or her family4 ,remember-- ,the announcement of an engagement comes from the family of the girl4 ,the parents and relatives of the bridegroom-elect should call on the girl and her mother1 or if living in another city write cordial letters without delay4 ,the bride-elect should respond to these advances with cordiality4 ,she should try to make her future husband's family like her4 ,etiquette is not relaxed in the case of an engaged couple4 ,they do not make calls together except on relatives or very close friends4 ,they may not make journeys together unchaperoned4 ,the cost of a wedding1 whether at church or at home1 is borne by the bride's family1 the bridegroom paying for the wedding ring1 the clergyman's fee1 and the carriage in which the pair leave the church after the ceremony4 ,though it may be necessary to limit the number of invitations to a wedding1 announcement cards should be sent to all the friends and acquaintances of the two families4 #ghf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the giving away of a bride by her father is no mere form2 it is a recognition of family authority1 the claim of a father upon his daughter4 ,it should therefore be a part of the ceremony4 ,invitations to the church ceremony do not necessitate a wedding gift4 ,those invited to the reception may send gifts if they so desire4 ,cards are usually removed from gifts1 but in some cases are left on4 ,all gifts should be acknowledged before the ceremony if possible1 by the bride herself4 ,if the bridegroom's parents live out of town1 it is customary for the parents of the bride to invite them to their home as guests of the occasion4 ,if this is not practicable1 they may engage rooms for them at a hotel1 paying the bill in advance4 ,it is thought unlucky to postpone a wedding4 ,better withdraw the invitations in case of severe illness or death1 and have a quiet home ceremony with few present4 ,a bridal procession always moves up the central aisle of the church4 ,in case there is no center aisle1 it moves up one aisle and retires down the other4 ,the relatives of the bridegroom are seated in the body of the church on the right2 those of the bride are similarly placed on the left4 ,the hats of the father and ushers are left with the sexton in the vestibule and handed to them as they leave4 ,at a church wedding a bride almost invariably wears a veil4 ,her attendants wear hats4 ,the maid-of-honor may wear a short veil4 ,the dress of the bridal party has already been fully described in a preceding chapter4 ,it is the custom for the bridegroom to give a gift1 almost invariably a piece of jewelry1 to his bride2 and a small gift of silver or jewelry to each of the ushers and to the best man4 ,the bride generally gives some souvenir of the same character to each of her attendants4 ,the bridegroom sends the bride her bouquet1 and often one of violets or her favorite flower to the bride's mother4 ,the bride's father seems a rather subordinate figure at the fashionable wedding4 ,after he has given away the bride1 he retires into the background1 escorting his wife to her carriage at the conclusion of the ceremony4 ,he does not assist her in receiving the guests at the house1 but circulates among them after congratulations have been tendered the newly wedded pair4 ,formal afternoon dress is necessary for men who attend a day wedding1 at church or at home4 ,at an evening wedding they wear evening clothes4 ,after a wedding1 the members of the bridal party are expected to call on the bride's mother within ten days or two weeks4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ghg ,a bridal party always stand with their backs to the audience1 the clergyman facing it4 ,remember-- ,that men's evening clothes are not worn before six o'clock4 ,that women wear their hats at afternoon functions1 teas1 luncheons1 bridge parties1 etc41 and remove them at evening affairs4 ,that in society1 personal affairs1 servants1 dress1 household difficulties1 symptoms1 illnesses and bereavements1 are not to be made a subject of conversation4 ,it is not good form to talk of the cost of articles or mention money affairs in company4 ,the social aspirant should cultivate the art of saying polite nothings acceptably4 ,small talk is the small change of social life4 ,one should be prompt at dinner1 a card-party or a musicale4 ,at a dancing-party the hostess does not dance1 as a rule1 during the first part of the evening4 ,she receives her guests and sees that the women are provided with partners4 ,a man who dances should pay his hostess the courtesy of inviting her to dance4 ,he should certainly dance with her daughter4 ,engaged couples should be careful to avoid demonstrations of affection or preoccupation in each other while in company4 ,remember-- ,that the salt-shaker is out of favor2 the open salt cellar and the salt-spoon are much preferred4 ,never cut bread2 break it with the fingers4 ,never butter a large piece1 or spread it in the palm of your hand4 ,the finger-bowl will be brought on a plate with a doily under it4 ,lift both from the plate to the table4 ,the plate is then ready for the fruit course4 ,black coffee--cafe noir--is usually served without cream4 ,cut loaf sugar is passed with it4 ,if a visitor for one meal only1 the napkin is not folded at the conclusion of a meal4 ,if staying a day or two follow the practice of the hostess4 ,creme de menthe is served before the coffee1 in small liquor glasses4 ,do not break bread or crackers into the soup nor tip the plate to obtain the last of it4 ,do not play with crumbs1 or finger knife or spoon4 ,never touch a knife to fish or salad4 #ghh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,remember-- ,do not move glass1 spoon1 etc41 when the maid brushes the crumbs from the cloth4 ,knife and fork are laid upon the plate1 tines of the latter upward1 when the plate is passed for a second helping4 ,this second help is permitted only at family or informal dinners4 ,a host must not urge food upon a guest after it has once been declined4 ,lift the cup or glass to the lips1 instead of bending toward it4 ,do not throw the head back and raise the cup to get the last of its contents4 ,remember-- ,to prepare a list of the members of the family who will go to the cemetery at a funeral1 for the undertaker's guidance1 arranging them in the order of the relationship4 ,flowers should be sent early in the morning of the day of interment1 or on the previous afternoon4 ,acknowledgment by note or verbally is expected4 ,a letter expressive of sympathy in a friend's bereavement should be sent immediately upon learning of a death4 ,during an illness1 make inquiries at the door1 leaving a card with ,to inquire written upon it4 ,this apprises a friend of your interest in her troubles1 yet makes no claim upon her time4 ,men wear mourning bands on their hats1 not on the coat sleeve4 ,borders on mourning stationery and cards should be narrow4 ,invitations to receptions1 weddings1 and general entertainments1 excepting dancing parties1 balls and cotillions1 are sent to people in mourning4 ,a response on black bordered stationery sufficiently indicates the reason for non-acceptance4 ,remember-- ,that the typewriter does not figure in social correspondence4 ,a neat1 well written letter or note is a credit to the writer1 and a compliment to her correspondent4 ,avoid fancy or bizarre stationery4 ,a good quality of white or cream paper1 in several sizes1 is indicative of refined taste4 ,the forms of address1 under the head of ,letter forms may be profitably studied4 ,abbreviations are incorrect4 ,write out the name of the state on your envelope2 otherwise it may go astray4 ,,manners ,,and ,,social ,,customs #ghi ,to keep a dictionary on one's desk is a wise precaution unless one is sure of herself in regard to spelling4 ,answer all notes of invitation promptly1 and unconditionally2 and all friendly letters within a reasonable time4 ,if you never say an unkind or hateful thing in a letter1 you will never fear you may be some day condemned by your written evidence4 ,don't keep old letters2 it is unwise4 ,avoid discussions on any subject on which people feel strongly1 like politics and religion4 ,do not hold an argument in society4 ,remember that good manners are made up of petty sacrifices1 gracefully made4 ,a kind no is often more agreeable than a rough yes4 ,an assent1 given grudgingly1 is always ungracious4 ,take note of this quotation3 ,life is like a mirror4 ,it reflects the face you bring to it4 ,look out lovingly upon the world and the world will look lovingly in upon you4 #gij ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet ,,including ,,manicuring1 ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,complexion1 ,,teeth1 ,,eyes1 ,,feet1 ,etc4 ,the one thing that woman prizes most is her beauty4 ,though she have none1 she yet persuadeth herself that she possesses some charm upon which men's eyes rest admiringly4--,johnson4 ,there is no wound a woman will not more willingly forget than a blow to her vanity4 ,although woman's chief desire is to be beautiful1 it is a historical fact that nearly every woman whose beauty has been renowned has either led an unhappy life or met a tragic fate4 ,strangely1 too1 the most famous attachments of which we have record have been inspired by women who were not only not beautiful1 but who had some noticeable defect4 ,so to be attractive1 and to charm1 it is not necessary to be beautiful4 ,beauty gives a woman a start in the race2 her other qualities must enable her to keep her advantage4 ,,the ,,face-,,health ,,as ,,an ,,aid ,,to ,,beauty4 ,the first essential to good looks is good health4 ,the clear complexion1 the bright eyes1 the lustrous hair that are such helps are born of good health rather than of creams and hair tonics4 ,health depends a good deal on wholesome diet and out-door exercise1 which make pure blood4 ,pure air is invaluable4 ,country girls often have exquisite complexions because of the pure air they breathe--unless they eat too much heavy1 greasy food4 ,study hygiene1 then1 instead of relying upon ,bloom of ,youth and ,cream of ,roses as aids to a good complexion4 ,such things deceive no one1 and by use ruin the skin1 wrinkling and withering it4 ,it is a good thing to drink plenty of water4 ,a glass on retiring1 another on rising1 and a third an hour before the noon meal is little enough4 ,keep the stomach and bowels in good order4 ,,blackheads4--,the most frequent inquiry in the beauty pages of the papers is what to do for blackheads4 ,in the first place1 don't allow yourself to get them4 ,keep your face clean4 ,a blackhead is simply a pore that is filled with oil and dirt4 ,sometimes they are as large as the head of a pin4 ,when taken out they leave an enlargement known as a coarse pore4 ,do not steam the face to remove them4 ,wash the face well with soap and hot water2 wring cloths out of hot water and hold to the face then massage with cold cream4 ,several treatments will soften them so they may be pinched out between the thumbs4 ,never attempt this treatment before going out2 do it at night1 before retiring4 ,blackheads are a reflection upon one's personal cleanliness1 therefore bathe the whole body often4 ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet #gia ,,pimples4--,pimples are due to an impure condition of the blood1 for which sulphur is a good remedy1 taken internally and applied externally4 ,one dram each of camphor and flowers of sulphur in four ounces of rose-water is a good lotion for external use4 ,do not pick or squeeze pimples1 unless pus has formed in them4 ,nothing is more disgusting than a face broken out in pus-filled pimples4 ,see a physician if thus afflicted4 ,,freckles4--,these have been poetically called the kisses of the sun1 but no girl cares for evidences of that sort of affection4 ,prevention is easier than cure4 ,simple home remedies are lemon juice and glycerin1 sour buttermilk1 and elderflower soap used in bathing4 ,a well-known application is six grains of bichloride of mercury in one ounce each of glycerin and alcohol1 and a few drops1 say ten or twelve1 of oil of lavender4 ,the trouble is that after using these remedies the skin is delicate and freckles more easily4 ,the fad for going bareheaded has ruined many a girl's complexion4 ,,sunburn4--,avoid it when possible4 ,if going on the water1 apply magnesia to the face rather thickly4 ,if sunburned1 rub the skin with cold cream1 leaving it on as long as you can before using water on it4 ,a wash that is good for tan and sunburn requires half an ounce of borax and an ounce of lemon juice in a pint of rose water4 ,,chapped ,,hands ,,and ,,face4--,many cases of chaps may be avoided by the simple precaution of wiping the face and hands perfectly dry4 ,if the skin chaps easily keep at hand a bottle of glycerin and lemon juice mixed in about equal proportions1 and after wiping rub a little on the hands4 ,before going out in the cold1 rub a little cold cream or oil of sweet almonds over the face2 leave it on a few minutes1 rub off lightly with a dry towel and dust with rice powder4 ,camphor ice is good for chapped lips4 ,a ,,pure ,,face ,,cream4--,set a bowl in a basin of hot water over the fire4 ,in it put a quarter of an ounce of white wax and two and a half ounces of spermaceti1 and the same quantity of oil of sweet almonds4 ,when melted and hot1 add a pinch of borax and an ounce and a half of rose-water4 ,beat these ingredients with a silver fork1 briskly1 till the cream is cold4 ,warm the jar before filling it and keep in a cool place4 ,,another ,,good ,,cream4--,one ounce each of white wax and spermaceti2 two ounces each of lanolin and cocoanut oil and four ounces of sweet almond oil4 ,melt in a double-boiler or a bowl set in hot water1 and stir in two ounces of orange flower water and thirty drops of tincture of benzoin4 ,stir briskly till cold1 and of the consistency of a thick paste4 ,this is to be used at night1 after thoroughly washing the face4 ,it is a good cleansing cream also4 #gib ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,wrinkles4--,it is a great deal easier to prevent wrinkles than it is to get rid of them after one has acquired them4 ,a little study of women's faces will show how wrinkles1 that no amount of massage will obliterate1 are being made4 ,they make perpendicular wrinkles between the eyes by drawing the brows together when sewing or reading1 sometimes through habit and sometimes because of insufficient light4 ,some wrinkles are born of in-temper1 of fretfulness1 or sorrow4 ,as the skin loses its elasticity1 through age or ill-health1 wrinkles come more and more easily4 ,the best remedy for wrinkles is a light heart and a contented mind4 ,assist these with good1 wholesome food that makes pure blood to feed the body1 and render external aid through gentle massage and some good face cream and you have done the best you can4 ,it is a good plan to some day take your hand-mirror with you as you go about your daily duties and watch the process of wrinkle-making4 ,say you are sewing and note the glass4 ,without changing your expression1 take a look at yourself4 ,the chance is it will be a revelation4 ,you will realize why wrinkles come4 ,,massage4--,unless properly done1 massage may do more harm than good4 ,if one can afford a few treatments by a scientific masseur and study her methods1 it is a great help4 ,the thing is not to rub in more than you rub out1 by improper manipulation4 ,rub the face up1 not down4 ,this is because of the tendency of the muscles to sag4 ,rub across1 not with1 the lines4 ,rub the parentheses around the month up and out1 and give a rotary motion to the rubs given the checks1 gently pinching and pulling them out4 ,but after all1 there's nothing like good temper and steady nerves to prevent the tell-tale lines4 ,,wrinkled ,,hands4--,wrinkled hands belong to age1 and are due to loss of oil in the skin4 ,after washing and wiping them1 rub with a little cold cream or olive oil4 ,rub well into the skin4 ,at night1 use the cream or oil freely and put on a pair of old gloves4 ,camphor is a good whitening agent for the hands1 and a teaspoonful of spirits of camphor beaten into any greasy1 cold cream will be beneficial4 ,a piece of the gum camphor melted with the ointment blends more readily4 ,a piece of camphor size of a walnut to two tablespoonfuls of the cream is about right proportions4 ,,red ,,hands ,,and ,,nose4--,sometimes a too tight corset1 impeding the circulation of the blood1 is responsible for the blemishes2 sometimes poor circulation due to poor health4 ,cold feet may send the blood to the nose4 ,find out what is the cause and remove it4 ,local applications are ineffective4 ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet #gic ,,cold ,,or ,,fever ,,sores4--,these unpleasant afflictions may be cured if taken at the first indication of what is coming--a smarting or burning sensation--by frequent applications of dilute spirits of camphor4 ,,face ,,powders4--,there are few women who do not at times have occasion to use face powder4 ,a woman once remarked3 ,it isn't decent not to in summer--one looks so greasy without4 ,there are many face powders on the market1 some of which are comparatively harmless1 while others are deleterious4 ,the injury done by powder is that it fills the pores1 stopping them up and thus clogging the skin4 ,many powders contain lead or bismuth1 both of which are very injurious4 ,magnesia is drying4 ,rice powder is most harmless1 but does not adhere4 ,the most innocent powder is probably a preparation of ,french chalk4 ,weigh a box of powder in your hand before purchasing4 ,if heavy1 it doubtless contains lead1 and should be refused4 ,find some powder that agrees with your skin and then buy that brand4 ,suit the color of the powder to your complexion4 ,don't use flesh tint if you are sallow1 the outlying regions of neck and ears betray you4 ,,to ,,use ,,powder4--,wash the face2 rub a little cold cream over it1 rubbing it in well1 wipe with a dry towel1 gently1 then apply the powder with a chamois--a clean one4 ,do not keep it on unnecessarily4 ,remove by rubbing with the cleansing cream1 then wash the face4 ,never go to bed with powder on your face4 ,,liquid ,,whiteners4--,avoid these4 ,they are whitewashes that wither and wrinkle the skin and make it prematurely old4 ,almost without exception they contain lead in some form4 ,constant use may produce a facial paralysis due to lead poisoning4 ,moreover they deceive no one1 and give an unpleasing impression as regards one's good sense4 ,,rouge4--,well1 don't do it4 ,there may be a few who can have a rouge especially prepared that is the exact tint that harmonizes with the skin1 the hair1 the eyes1 and can apply it so carefully as to look natural4 ,but ordinarily the deception is evident1 and rouge in conjunction with liquid washes and penciled eyes and brows1 suggest the aids employed by women of the demi-monde4 ,if any rouge is used1 let it be the ,spanish lady's rouge or crepons--bits of white woolen crepe dyed with an ammoniacal solution of carmine4 ,these are gently rubbed on the skin to produce the required glow4 ,,the ,,hair4--,beautiful hair is woman's crown of glory4 ,thousands of the sex wear it unbecomingly4 ,they follow the latest fashion in arrangement without reference to whether it suits the lines of the face and head or otherwise4 ,one should never be satisfied with a front view alone4 ,study the back1 the sides1 the lines produced1 just as you study the becomingness of a hat from all angles4 ,if a new fashion is unbecoming1 either avoid it1 or modify it into becomingness if you can4 ,so many women make guys of themselves by a slavish devotion to the freaks of fashion4 #gid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,hair4--,the hair is kept in order by frequent brushings1 which excite the natural oil by which it is fed1 and by washing it4 ,dr4 ,leonard1 an authority on the hair1 says once a month is as often as the hair needs washing4 ,as a shampoo1 he advises yolk of egg1 well rubbed into the scalp and roots of the hair1 then washed out with tepid water and castile soap4 ,a brisk rubbing with dry towels excites the blood-vessels of the scalp4 ,there is no doubt that this simple shampoo is more beneficial than many new-fangled ones4 ,the hair should be taken down and well brushed every night1 ,this removes dirt and makes it glossy4 ,use a brush with bristles as stiff as you can use without irritating the scalp too much1 and keep it clean4 ,don't drag a fine comb through the hair4 ,the proper comb has regular and even teeth1 rounded1 not sharp4 ,if a tooth becomes split1 remove it2 it will break the hair4 ,wire brushes are nothing more or less than combs1 and are not as good for the hair as good bristle brushes4 ,keep combs and brushes clean4 ,,use ,,of ,,pomades4--,hair that is dry and brittle really requires some oleaginous preparation1 used in moderation4 ,yellow vaselin is good4 ,part the hair and rub it into the scalp with the tips of the fingers4 ,a sufficient amount will find its way to the hair itself to relieve the dryness4 ,cocoanut oil is also good4 ,never apply anything of this kind to the hair itself1 which is simply made greasy4 ,the benefit should be to the roots4 ,the application of vaselin may be made a couple of days before the monthly washing1 or if the hair is very dry1 may follow it4 ,remember not to overdo the matter4 ,it does not follow that because a little is good1 more is better4 ,a specialist on the hair who makes biennial trips abroad to advise himself as to the most recent methods and treatment1 in a moment of confidence admitted to a customer that after all pure cold water was as good a hair tonic as he knew of4 ,do not wet the hair4 he said4 ,dip the tips of your fingers in cold water and rub the scalp1 wetting it and at the same time massaging it4 ,do this as faithfully as you would apply a tonic1 and in all but certain exceptional cases it will be as beneficial4' ,,clipping ,,the ,,hair4--,it is a good plan to clip the ends of the hair once a month to keep the growth even4 ,if the hair splits1 trim to a point above it1 as the tendency is for the split to extend further up the hair-shaft4 ,,dandruff4--,dandruff is the scaling off of dead cuticle4 ,in excess1 it becomes a disease1 forming so thick a scale as to kill the roots of the hair and cause it to fall out4 ,it is rightly called itch dirt4 ,cleanliness therefore helps a cure4 ,an old-fashioned recipe for dandruff calls for five ounces of bay rum1 one ounce of olive oil1 one ounce tincture of cantharides4 ,dr4 ,leonard advises free applications of sweet oil for the purpose of softening the scales1 then a washing with warm water and castile soap1 or the green soap of the pharmacy4 ,if the disease is bad1 or obstinate1 apply a little oxide of zinc ointment4 ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet #gie ,,washing ,,the ,,hair4--,one suspects that those who advise washing the hair once a week have more of all eye to the increase of their business than to the welfare of their customers' hair4 ,the egg shampoo has been advised4 ,use a soap made of vegetable oil if possible4 ,never rub soap in the hair1 and be very careful to rinse thoroughly1 to get all the soap out using hot water for washing1 then graduating the temperature till the final douche of cold4 ,do not use ammonia1 soda or borax on the hair4 ,,color ,,of ,,the ,,hair4--,nature has suited the hair to the complexion in every case1 and we cannot improve upon her idea of harmony4 ,that is why any attempt to change the color is so unsatisfactory4 ,the bleached blonde is always recognizable2 so is the woman who dyes her faded locks in vain effort to retain her youth4 ,as the hair changes by natural processes the complexion changes to match it1 so that we never get a chance to improve upon nature's handiwork4 ,in ,elizabethan days1 wigs were worn to harmonize or match with the costume4 ,queen ,elizabeth had over eighty4 ,think of purple hair8 ,yet some dyes give a purple tinge to the locks4 ,,dyed ,,hair4--,dyed hair is a sorry makeshift at best4 ,far better let nature have her way4 ,there is but one hair-dye that is not positively harmful1 this is henna1 and its use entails no end of trouble because it must be frequently renewed1--some use it every day4 ,to prepare the dye1 get a quarter pound of henna leaves2 to this add two quarts of cold water4 ,let stand on the back of the range where it will steep slowly for four or five hours4 ,add three ounces of alcohol and bottle4 ,apply with a tooth-brush4 ,it gives a sort of reddish-brown color4 ,women whose hair is prematurely gray often use this1 declaring their white hair prevents them from obtaining or holding business positions4 ,but where hair has whitened prematurely there is always a freshness and vitality about eyes and complexion that bespeaks youth4 ,physicians strongly deprecate the use of hair dyes4 ,no matter how strenuously the label insists on absolute harmlessness1 the dye relies for its effectiveness upon the presence of lead in some chemical combination4 ,the frequent application of lead to the scalp induces a certain dangerous form of poisoning1 which results in paralysis4 ,if dye you must1 pin your faith to henna4 #gif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,gray ,,hair4--,the only thing to do with gray hair is to admire it4 ,this is true4 ,nothing so sets off an aged face like the crown of silver4 ,to color it is a great mistake4 ,there is absolutely no cure for it2 the one thing we can do is to make it a beauty4 ,gray hair is due to the exhaustion of the pigment or coloring cells of the hair1 supposed to be occasioned by the lack of a regular supply of blood4 ,for the progressive whitening of the hair due to the advance of age1 curative agents are rarely of any avail1 especially if the trouble is hereditary4 ,not that gray hair and baldness are handed down from father to son1 but that the peculiarities of constitution which produce them are inherent in both4 ,nervousness1 neuralgia1 a low physical condition1 aid the falling and blanching of the hair1 and the victim should build up the general system4 ,preparations of iron and sulphur1 taken internally1 are supposed to supply certain elements of growth and pigment-forming power to the hair4 ,a solution of iron for external application to the hair1 calls for two drams each of citrate of iron and tincture of nux vomica1 and one and one-half ounces each of cocoanut oil and bay rum4 ,it may be mentioned here1 that faithfulness in treatment means even more than the tonic applied4 ,to gain any real benefit1 one must be persistent in application4 ,hair often turns gray in streaks to the chagrin of the victim4 ,or it whitens above the forehead and temples and remains dark at the back4 ,nothing can be done for this4 ,gray hair should be kept scrupulously clean1 and requires more frequent washing than hair that holds its color4 ,a very little blueing in the rinsing water gives a purer1 clearer white4 ,for this use indigo1 not the usual washing fluid which is made of ,prussian blue4 ,five cents worth of indigo will last a lifetime4 ,a ,,hair ,,tonic4--,a lotion ,dr4 ,leonard recommends for the hair1 especially where it is coming out calls for two drams tincture cantharides1 half an ounce nux vomica1 one dram tincture capsicum1 one and a half ounces castor oil1 and two ounces of cologne4 ,apply with a bit of sponge twice a day4 ,a preparation which is tonic in its properties and is also said to darken gray hair1 and which certainly contains nothing injurious1 calls for one ounce of sage and a pint of boiling water1 allowed to stand twenty-four hours in an iron pot1 and then filtered through filtering papers4 ,digest half an ounce of pine tar in a pint of water for forty-eight hours1 stirring occasionally2 filter1 and put with the other fluid1 then add one pint of bay rum1 one ounce each of cologne and tincture of cantharides1 two ounces of glycerin and ten ounces of distilled water4 ,apply daily1 using a tonic brush4 ,,the ,,hair ,,and ,,health4--,the condition of the hair is largely predicated on the condition of the general health4 ,in health1 it should be abundant1 glossy and bright--live--in color4 ,a low physical condition may make it look dry and dead1 and induce falling out4 ,take care of the general health for the sake of the hair as well as for the sake of the complexion4 ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet #gig ,,the ,,hands4--,one of the woman's continuous tasks is trying to keep her hands clean1 and one thing that militates against their good looks is careless washing4 ,they are washed indiscriminately in hot or cold water1 the soap not properly rinsed off1 nor the drying complete4 ,to keep them soft and white1 wash in soft1 tepid water1 dry thoroughly1 then rub in a little cold cream or compound of glycerin1 or fine cornmeal4 ,use rubber gloves in dish washing1 and if you must have your hands in soapy water for a long time1 after washing them in pure water rub over with a few drops of lemon juice or cider vinegar4 ,this kills the potash in the soap that has been used4 ,,care ,,of ,,the ,,nails4--,it is a luxury to have one's nails done by a manicure1 and if one can not afford this1 always1 it is profitable to have it done a few times and carefully observe the process1 because the nails are a very important part of the care of the hands4 ,finger ,nail ,powder1 ,old ,tried ,remedy for-- ,violet ,talcum ,powder #a_/b ounce ,pulverized ,boric ,acid #a_/b ounce ,powdered ,starch #a_/b ounce ,tincture of ,carmine #ae drops ,if the nails become hard or brittle1 immerse them in warm olive oil every night or rub vaselin into them4 ,,implements4--,the tools required are a pair of manicure scissors1 which have small curved blades2 get a good pair of steel scissors1 the silver are not so good2 a package of emery boards1 an orange-wood stick1 a flexible nail file1 a small bottle of peroxide of hydrogen for bleaching1 a bit of pumice stone1 a cake of polishing powder1 a chamois covered buffer and a box of rosaline or other paste4 ,,the ,,process4--,the nails are to be shortened by filing1 as cutting thickens them4 ,the orange-wood stick is then dipped in peroxide and run under the nail to bleach1 then the pumice stone1 powdered1 is used in the same way to cleanse4 ,during this the left hand is soaking in tepid1 soapy water4 ,of course1 if you do your own manicuring you will go on with the right hand1 waiting while the cuticle at the base of the nail softens4 ,this is then anointed with a little cold cream or vaselin2 the cuticle is loosened and trimmed if necessary1--do not trim if you can avoid it1 as cutting thickens it4 ,when both hands have been thus treated1 they are again soaked a few minutes1 then a little of the rosaline paste--a very little--is put on each nail1 the buffer dipped in the polishing powder and the nails polished4 ,the hands are then washed1 rubbed dry1 and the fingers gone over a second time in search of roughness of nail or cuticle2 they are then polished again with a clean buffer1 and may be sprayed with perfume from an atomizer4 ,,mouth ,,and ,,teeth4--,many young people owe their homely mouths to infantile habits4 ,sucking the thumb1 and these horrible pacificators or baby comforters are responsible for some ill-shaped mouths4 ,a large mouth1 if not malformed1 is not ugly unless filled with bad teeth or set in a disagreeable expression4 ,thus1 in a way1 we mould this feature ourselves1 to a considerable degree4 #gih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,cleansing ,,the ,,teeth4--,a good brushing twice a day1 using cold water and some pleasant antiseptic wash1 like listerine1 does much to keep the mouth and teeth clean4 ,particles of food lodged between the teeth should be removed with a bit of dental floss4 ,,visits ,,to ,,the ,,dentist4--,pain and expense are saved by consulting the dentist in good season4 ,the smallest cavity should be filled as soon as discovered4 ,at least once a year the teeth should be carefully examined by one's dentist2 it would be better to go every six months4 ,let the dentist clean them and remove the tartar1 if any1 as commercial preparations often injure4 ,most dentists will save a tooth wherever possible4 ,there is little excuse for bad teeth these days1 since modern dentistry can work marvels4 ,,children',s ,,teeth4--,on no account let a child's second teeth come in crowded1 irregular or projecting4 ,a good dentist can remedy all these malformations and though it may be troublesome at the time1 the child1 when grown1 will blame you for not having relieved him of them4 ,from babyhood1 the child should be taught that cleansing the teeth is as important a part of the toilet as washing the hands4 ,,the ,,eyes4--,no gift is more precious than sight4 ,therefore take care of your eyes4 ,don't overstrain them1 don't put anything in them1 don't follow any casual prescription1 nor use belladonna to brighten them4 ,consult an oculist1 not an optician1 if there is anything the matter with them4 ,bathe them in hot water when they feel tired and drawn4 ,eyesight is too precious to be tampered with4 ,if a child is cross-eyed1 a simple operation will straighten them1 and it is a crime not to have it done4 ,,eyelashes ,,and ,,eyebrows4--,the best application for these is the simplest4 ,just a little yellow vaselin1 which encourages growth4 ,don't clip1 either4 ,frequent brushing will generally train the brows into a shapely line4 ,a heavy1 coarse hair may be pulled out with the fingers4 ,,the ,,feet4--,the three most frequent evils to which the feet are heir are corns1 bunions or enlarged joints1 and chilblains4 ,ingrowing nails are much less common1 but make up in painfulness4 ,,corns4--,corns are of three kinds3 callous spots1 soft corns1 and corns4 ,callous spots may be rubbed or pared down and rubbed with cocoa butter4 ,soft corns come between the toes and are very painful4 ,soak absorbent cotton in a little turpentine and put between the toes2 or sprinkle the cotton with powdered alum4 ,these corns are supposed to be due to moisture between the toes and are sometimes cured and often prevented by keeping absorbent cotton between the toes4 ,prevention saves a lot of suffering4 ,just corns are calloused spots with hard center2 pressure on this causes pain4 ,soaking in hot water1 and shaving off as much of the hardened skin as can be removed with safety1 affords relief4 ,the little hard core should be taken out4 ,precautions4--,be sure that your knife1 razor1 or whatever implement is used is perfectly clean 7sterilized7 and avoid drawing blood4 ,if this happens1 use some antiseptic4 ,cases of blood-poisoning that have resulted fatally have been caused by such wounds4 ,if you wear colored hose1 have them washed before wearing1 as the dye may be injurious4 ,,beauty ,,and ,,the ,,toilet #gii ,,bunions4--,these painful enlargements are due to a too short shoe1 or one that does not fit well4 ,better discard such footwear2 it will be cheaper in the end4 ,paint the sore joint with a mixture of equal parts of glycerin1 tincture of iodine and carbolic acid2 using a camel's hair brush4 ,stockings that are too short may produce the same affliction4 ,,chilblains4--,people who have1 or do not want chilblains should avoid woolen stockings4 ,neither should they toast their toes at the fire1 wear bed-socks1 or take a hot water-bottle to bed with them4 ,warm the feet by exercise1 or vigorous rubbing4 ,if very painful1 try ice-cold applications1 tincture of iodine1 camphor1 and tincture of chloride of iron are healing4 ,,ingrowing ,,nails4--,a bad case should be taken to the chiropodist4 ,shaving the nail thin on the top1 or cutting a ,v-shaped piece out of it1 tend to relieve4 ,raise up the nail and put a bit of absorbent cotton under it4 ,the best way is to avoid foot troubles by wearing well fitting shoes which are sufficiently large4 #hjj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems ,for ,mother and ,her ,little ,family ,,ten ,,commandments ,,for ,,raising ,,children4 #a4 ,thou shalt not frighten thy child by threats of punishment4 #b4 ,thou shalt not visit thine own disappointments upon thy child1 nor speak to him sharply without just cause4 #c4 ,thou shalt not administer any rebuke while feeling anger toward thy child4 #d4 ,thou shalt not require more of thy child than of thyself4 #e4 ,thou shalt not speak discourteously to thy child4 #f4 ,thou shalt not lie to thy child1 neither break thy promise1 nor deceive4 #g4 ,thou shalt not waste thyself upon the effort to destroy evil tendencies and wrong activities in thy child1 but shall remove temptation from him and cultivate his virtues and his righteous activities4 #h4 ,thou shalt not curtail thy child's liberty but shall insist he respect the liberty of all others1 even as his is respected4 #i4 ,many hours shalt thou labor with thy child and do all thy work1 dressing him1 feeding him1 teaching him1 amusing him1 but for one hour out of every seven waking hours shalt thou let him alone1 and bother him not1 neither thou1 nor thy husband1 nor thy nursemaid1 nor thy friends1 nor thy relatives nor any that are in thy house4 ,for in that hour shall the ,lord come unto him4 #aj4 ,thou shalt not force thy child in any respect1 neither physically1 mentally or morally4 ,thou shalt not force obedience1 for forced obedience is not righteous2 but thou shalt gently lead thy child along the way that he should go1 having first passed over the road thyself4 ,,the ,,praying ,,of ,a ,,child4 ,pray1 little child for me tonight1 ,that from thy lips like petals white1 ,thy words may fall and at ,his feet ,bloom for ,his path with fragrance sweet6 ,pray1 little child1 that ,i may be ,childlike in innocence like thee1 ,and simple in my faith and trust ,through all the battle's heat and dust6 ,pray1 little child1 in thy white gown1 ,beside thy wee bed kneeling down2 ,pray1 pray for me1 for ,i do know ,thy white words on soft wings will go ,unto ,his heart1 and on ,his breast ,light as blown doves that seek for rest ,up the pale twilight path that gleams ,under the spell of starry dreams6 ,pray1 little child1 for me1 and say3 ,please1 ,father1 keep him firm today ,against the shadow and the care1 ,for ,christ's sake6 ,ask it in thy prayer1 ,for well ,i know that thy pure word ',gainst louder tongues will have been heard1 ,when the great moment comes that ,he ,shall listen through ,his love for me6 ,oh1 little child1 if ,i could feel ,one atom of thy faith so real1 ,then might ,i bow and be as one ,in whose heart many currents run ,of joyful confidence and cheer1 ,making each earthly moment dear ,with sunshine and the sound of bells ,on the green hills and in the dells6 ,pray1 little child1 for me tonight1 ,that from thy lips in sunward flight1 ,one word may fall with all its sweet ,upon the velvet at ,his feet1 ,that ,he may lift it to ,his ear ,its tender plea of love to hear1 ,and lay it1 granted1 on the pile ,signed with the signet of ,his smile6 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hja ,motherhood4--,motherhood is a profession that is overworked4 ,the hours are long and holidays and vacations are few and far between4 ,mother gets a great deal of maudlin sympathy and not enough tangible aid1 says a writer in the ,housekeeper4 ,our poetic conception of the true mother is that her whole life is bound up in the welfare of her children and her family4 ,at what age are her children not1 for her1 a matter of serious concern8 ,she has ever had plenty of material which she can manufacture into worry and heartaches4 ,many mothers consume too much of their own nervous energy and jeopardize their health in what they think their bounden maternal duties4 ,there is a judicious limit of all things even though they are virtues4 ,mother4--,the babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom1 but is always on her heart4--,h4 ,w4 ,beecher4 ,baby's ,layette4--,the principal thing to be borne in mind regarding the baby's layette is that all the clothing should be light1 soft1 in both surface and texture1 and porous also in order that the evaporation of perspiration and a certain ventilation of the skin may take place4 ,perfect simplicity1 not only in material and trimming1 but in the whole plan of the little garments will testify to good taste and common sense1 and at the same time tend to eliminate much fretfulness and wailing4 ,baby4--,a sweet new blossom of humanity1 fresh fallen from ,god's own home1 to flower on earth4--,massey4 #hjb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,boy's ,garments4--,don't burden the boy with a whole array of separate garments1 but give him a few good1 heavy things4 ,the lessened number will allow him freedom1 and his comfort1 too1 is to be considered4 ,boy's trousers are now fully lined1 and these with the right sort of underwear will give him the requisite warmth with very little unnecessary weight4 ,boys4--,a torn jacket is soon mended1 but hard words bruise the heart of a child4--,longfellow4 ,pretty ,things for ,baby4--,among pretty articles for baby there are tiny ribbon garters to hold up the little sleeves1 in colors to match the blue of the eyes or the pink of the cheeks1 and there are huge soft rosettes of ribbon and hand embroidered strings for the cap1 and gold baby pins and fleecy robes and bow-decked quilts4 ,baby4--,a rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded4--,byron4 ,baby's ,outing4--,it is always better for a baby1 no matter how young1 to go out in a carriage than to be carried4 ,young babies are much more comfortable lying full length on a pillow placed in the carriage and properly covered than when carried in the arms4 ,baby4--,a lovely bud1 so soft1 so fair1 called hence by early doom2 just sent to show how sweet a flower in paradise would bloom4--,leigh ,richmond4 ,wild ,flowers4--,children who gather wild flowers should be taught that they must not put them in their mouths4 ,the buttercup1 which is harmless enough to handle1 contains an acid poison that will produce sore mouth1 and taken into the stomach worse effects might result4 ,it also contains a narcotic principle1 anemonin1 which has the property of diminishing the respiration and heart action4 ,flowers4--,it is with flowers as with moral qualities1 the bright are sometimes poisonous1 but ,i believe never the sweet4--,hare4 ,reasoning versus ,punishment4--,there is one great point that all mothers should observe and that is not to punish children when reasoning would bring the same results4 ,for needless correction blunts a child's sensitiveness4 ,to state that it brutalizes him is putting it too positively1 but it tends to develop indifference and hardness that one does not want a child to possess1 ,discipline4--,be ever gentle with the children ,god has given you4--,watch over them constantly2 reprove them earnestly1 but not in anger4--,in the forcible language of ,scripture1 ,be not bitter against them4 ,yes1 they are good boys1 said a kind father4 ,i talk to them much1 but ,i do not beat my children3 the world will beat them4 ,it was a beautiful thought1 though not elegantly expressed4--,burritt4 ,baby's ,kimono4--,the little flannel kimonos or wrappers1 so convenient to slip on the baby before the morning bath1 or if the room is at all chilly1 may be made up in pretty styles1 in delicate colors1 bound with silk1 and tied with tiny bows to match4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hjc ,early ,schooling4--,of ten infants destined for different vocations1 ,i should prefer that the one who is to study through life should be the least learned at the age of twelve4 --,tissot4 ,baby's ,fine ,dresses4--,if the baby's dress is not made of the finest of handkerchief linen1 ,french nainsook or a very fine batiste is usually chosen4 ,these are the soft materials1 soft as well as sheer4 ,they are the materials on which embroidery is done most successfully and the baby dress de luxe is always hand embroidered4 ,it may have on it the merest touch of hand work--scarcely more than a few eyelets and a tiny blossom and stem and yet follow the prescribed lines4 ,the little round yokes are attached to the fulled on skirt portion with the tiniest of beading or else the yoke scallops are lapped down over the fullness4 ,the neck is edged with the little hand-made scallops4 ,nicknames4--,a good name will wear out2 a bad one may be turned2 a nickname lasts forever4--,zimmermann4 ,undergarments4--,in buying the little wool shirts 7wool being considered the most satisfactory for infants' undergarments7 never get the heaviest weights2 there are four usually offered1 even for winter wear4 ,the next to the heaviest is quite warm enough for winter1 and for summer the lightest weight obtainable1 preferably of a mixture of silk and wool2 cotton and wool should not be used4 ,in hot weather shirts of cotton gauze or a soft porous cotton stockinet are satisfactory4 ,training4--,the education of our children is never out of my mind4 ,train them to virtue1 habituate them to industry1 activity1 and spirit4 ,make them consider every vice as shameful and unmanly4 ,fire them with ambition to be useful4 ,make them disdain to be destitute of any useful knowledge4--,john ,adams to his wife4 ,baby's ,nerves4--,never try to entertain a baby too vigorously4 ,little babies especially1 but also children somewhat older1 should never be subjected to unnecessary excitement4 ,older people seldom realize how exceedingly undeveloped the nervous system of a little child is1 and any undue shock to it is apt to cause the direst consequence4 ,do not take very small children to the theatre or the circus4 ,they don't understand it1 and they can't enjoy it4 ,intemperance4--,violent excitement exhausts the mind1 and leaves it withered and sterile4--,fenelon4 ,second ,teeth4--,when the baby's second teeth are cut there are often injurious influences to be combated4 ,there is more or less chance for the formation of caries or tartar2 care must be taken and counsel sought1 and every effort made to prevent the aggravation of the evil4 ,tears4--,tears are the safety-valves of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it4--,albert ,smith4 ,going ,barefoot4--,the careful mother does not let her child run barefoot1 no matter how they clamor to do it4 ,if they wish to go shoeless1 let them wear bathing sandals without stockings1 is the advice of the writer1 who adds1 the germ of tetanus1 better known as lockjaw1 is frequently found in the soil and a child with even a small scratch or cut takes big risks4 ,for girls1 especially1 running barefoot should be a forbidden pleasure as it makes the feet broad and flat4 #hjd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,from ,,john ,,greenleaf ,,whittier',s ,,barefoot ,,boy4 ,blessings on thee1 little man1 ,barefoot boy1 with cheek of tan6 ,with thy turned-up pantaloons1 ,and thy merry whistled tunes2 ,with thy red lip1 redder still ,kissed by strawberries on the hill2 ,with the sunshine on thy face1 ,through thy torn brim's jaunty grace2 ,from my heart ,i give thee joy1 ,i was once a barefoot boy4 ,the ,children's ,sunday4--,what can we do with the children on ,sundays8 ,do not attempt to do anything unusual or make yourself miserable over their natural antics4 ,send them to the ,sabbath ,school1 never deny a child this privilege or be too negligent to give him the privilege1 says the ,woman's ,national ,daily4 ,a walk during the day to the park1 woods or some place where the recreation is pleasant1 is advisable4 ,but do not get so modern in your views that you will permit them the riotous amusements in which they must usually indulge through the week4 ,one cannot do wrong in impressing the sacredness of the day upon the children1 for it is one of the deplorable features of modern life that the sacredness is sadly abused1 and mostly by the young folk4 ,idleness4--,idleness among children1 as among men1 is the root of all evil1 and leads to no other evil more certain than ill-temper4--,hannah ,more4 ,learning to ,sew4--,every reasonable mother knows that it is wise to teach her little daughter to sew4 ,let her begin on the tiny garment of her doll4 ,she will easily form the habit of mending torn places in dolly's clothes and replace absent buttons4 ,with this experience1 it will not be long before she will begin to take an interest in her own clothes1 and so will not need to be warned that a button is coming off or that the hem of her skirt is coming out4 ,but1 of course1 she could not begin by sewing or patching her own clothes1 nor by mending intricate tears4 ,first see that she sews on buttons correctly and then let her do some basting4 ,a ,good ,rule4--,st4 ,edmund of ,canterbury was right when he said to somebody4 ,work as though you would live forever2 but live as though you would die today4 --,henry ,giles4 ,double ,duties4--,children should never be required to do housework to the extent a housekeeper must do it1 for the strength of a growing child should be applied almost wholly to duties at school4 ,a growing child cannot do mental and hard physical labor at the same time4 ,wiping dishes and assisting in the dusting do not interfere with school work1 and are really good exercises4 ,but the young girl who is compelled to rise early in the morning1 prepare breakfast1 assist with the family washing or ironing and prepare herself for school will lose out somewhere4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hje ,,the ,,baby-,,class ,,tree4 ,we little folks planted a wee1 wee1 tree1 ,the tiniest tree of all2 ,right here by the school-house door it stands ,with two little leaves like baby's hands1 ,so crumpled and soft and small4 ,and ,i really believe it is ever so glad ,that we planted it there to grow1 ,and knows us and loves us and understands1 ,for it claps them just like two little hands1 ,whenever the west winds blow4 ,the ,flannel ,binder4--,the flannel binders for baby should be cut from the softest kind of flannel and on the bias to increase their elasticity4 ,they should be about five inches wide and twenty inches long1 with the edges raw1 or pinked1 perhaps1 but not hemmed4 ,after the first six or eight weeks the knitted1 circular band which can be bought ready made or may be crocheted at home1 is substituted for the flannel binder4 ,,love4 ,over and over and over ,these truths ,i will say and sing-- ,that ,love is mightier far than ,hate2 ,that a man's own ,thought is a man's own ,fate1 ,and that life is a goodly thing4 --,ella ,wheeler ,wilcox4 ,wholesome ,pleasures4--,pleasures for the little ones should be wholesome and sensible1 and the dangers of excitement cannot be overestimated4 ,their minds so ready to receive impressions should receive only the best and most beneficial1 the wholesome air play in the park1 or the country1 not too much company1 nor too much noise1 nor too many toys4 ,,from ,,the ,,children',s ,,hour ,between the dark and the daylight4 ,when the night is beginning to lower1 ,comes a pause in the day's occupations1 ,that is known as the ,children's ,hour4 ,i hear in the chamber above me1 ,the patter of little feet1 ,the sound of a door that is opened1 ,and voices soft and sweet4 --,longfellow4 ,scrubbing ,tender ,faces4--,children have tender skins as a rule1 and yet mothers are very apt to scrub the little faces with soap and water and send them out to play4 ,think of such treatment in connection with your own skin4 ,if the children are going out at once after the washing1 use warm water with plain unscented soap1 then rub a little good cold cream into the skin4 #hjf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,from ,,longfellow',s ,,village ,,blacksmith ,toiling4--rejoicing1--sorrowing1 ,onward through life he goes2 ,each morning sees some task begun1 ,each evening sees it close2 ,something attempted1 something done1 ,he has earned a night's repose4 ,saving the ,coverlet4--,it is discouraging to the mother to find the eiderdown coverlets becoming soiled where the children rub their hands over them4 ,this can be avoided by making a tiny sham of swiss or other similar material and basting it across the top of the coverlet4 ,it can be pinned into place at the corners with tiny baby pins or caught with a few stitches4 ,these shams edged with narrow lace add a really attractive touch to the coverlet1 and they can be quickly removed and easily laundered4 ,the ,greatness of ,love4--,there are no little events with the heart2 it magnifies everything4 ,it places in the same scale the falling of an empire and the dropping of a woman's glove2 and the glove generally weighs more than the empire4 --,honore ,de ,balzac4 ,oranges as ,medicine4--,one of the most valuable adjuncts in acquiring a generally good complexion in youth is that of eating oranges in quantities4 ,let the mother give her children two or three oranges every day1 as they possess many virtues1 especially upon the action of the liver4 ,the mother who buys plenty of oranges for the children will note the reduction in her medicine bill4 ,,the ,,human ,,face4 ,when ,i meet a human face1 ,lit for me with light divine1 ,i recall all loving eyes1 ,that have ever answered mine4 --,phoebe ,cary4 ,the ,art of ,entertaining ,children4--,entertaining convalescent children is quite an art in itself4 ,nurses who expect to make a specialty of caring for children sometimes take a brief course in kindergarten work1 and certainly such knowledge is a valuable asset4 ,quiet games that do not call for too much exertion1 paper-doll plays1 the ever-delightful cutting out of pictures or fashion book people1 making scrap books for children's hospitals and simple knitting or crocheting all help to amuse the little folk4 ,almost all children enjoy being read to1 but care must be taken not to select stories that will depress the child or so excite him as to keep him awake at night or cause unpleasant dreams4 ,tireless ,talkers4--,a sick man that gets talking about himself1 a woman that gets talking about her baby1 and an author that begins reading out of his own book1 never know when to stop4--,o4 ,w4 ,holmes4 ,unselfishness4--,unselfishness is the key of a happy and beautiful life1 and this is one of the first things that should be taught to the little one1 says a writer in ,the ,woman ,beautiful4 ,insist upon her sharing her pleasures1 even at a great sacrifice with other children4 ,one mother whom ,i know has trained her baby to extend an entire box of bon-bons to her little friends with the words ,hop yourself1 and she does this with a charm and spontaneity which makes her irresistible4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hjg ,a ,cheerful ,giver4--,we should give as we would receive1 cheerfully1 quickly1 and without hesitation2 for there is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers4--,seneca4 ,indulgence4--,it takes far more than the mere mother love to bring up children4 ,it takes training1 study1 knowledge1 says the ,new ,york ,tribune4 ,it takes self-control in the parents themselves4 ,the mother who spoils a child through weak indulgence does not truly love her child4 ,she loves her own pleasures in going along the line of least resistance4 ,selfishness4--,when parents spoil their children1 it is less to please them than to please themselves4 ,it is the egotism of parental love4--,carlyle4 ,method4--,now that school days are here1 mark umbrellas by writing name on muslin with ink and sewing to inside of top with black thread2 overshoes and rubbers by writing name on the lining1 and handkerchiefs by writing name across the center with ink4 ,system4--,marshal thy notions into a handsome method4 ,one will carry twice more weight packed up in bundles1 than when it lies flapping and hanging about his shoulders4--,fuller4 ,baby's ,meals4--,to make a healthy baby of eighteen or twenty months wait for the meal times of adults before feeding1 is putting too great a strain on the little system4 ,its diet should be adapted to its needs1 says a careful mother4 ,five light feedings are much more scientific1 the first at about six-thirty in the morning since baby keeps early hours4 ,milk and toast should be given at this time4 ,at ten-thirty a4 m41 well cooked and well strained cereal might be served with rich milk4 ,cream is for older children4 ,stewed prunes1 baked apples1 and oranges are also good4 ,dinner at one-thirty might include meat broth1 or soft boiled eggs1 and bread and toast4 ,soups must be free from grease4 ,crackers or toast with a cup of milk should be served for the five o'clock supper1 and another cup of milk at bedtime4 ,forbearance4--,there is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue4--,burke4 ,the ,romper4--,the romper has become an essential part of the young child's wardrobe4 ,they are developed mostly in linen1 galatea1 and less expensively still in chambray4 ,the best colors are dark blue1 brown1 green1 tan and natural colored linen2 green perhaps is best for summer4 ,it is cool looking and it does not show grass stains4 ,short flowing sleeves are most satisfactory4 #hjh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,baby',s ,,purpose4 ,with mighty purpose in his mind1 ,he clambers up4 ,and then1 ,with purpose quite as well defined1 ,he scrambles down again4 ,from ,seven ,ages of ,childhood4 ,picnic ,supplies4--,women taking small children to picnics should carry along a heavy quilt or blanket to place on the ground for the babies to sit on4 ,there is always more dampness in the woods than out in the open1 and summer colds are not pleasant for grown folk1 much less wee tots4 ,a few safety pins1 needle and thread will not take up space in the big basket1 and how often such articles are needed4 ,,the ,,mysterious ,,future4 ,i've been a little girl so long1 ,that1 somehow1 it seems almost wrong ,to think how grown-up ,i shall be ,in days that have to come to me4 --,carolyn ,wells4 ,zweiback ,noodles4--,when making soup for children zweiback or ,jew's bread is excellent for making noodles4 ,pound the bread to a powder1 roll it with the rolling pin1 sift and use the same as flour4 ,it can also be used in milk as a baby food1 and is often given to children with very delicate stomachs4 ,,affection4 ,in the soft soil of little lives ,affection quickly springs and thrives ,and grows like anything2 ,its tiny tendrils ,love puts out1 ,not knowing what it's all about ,but glad to smile and sing4 --,carolyn ,wells4 ,playgrounds for ,boys4--,in a certain ,ohio city there is a large placard ,boys1 you can play here1 ,it is a large corner lot thronged the whole day through during the good weather with boys playing ball and other games4 ,this lot which could be sold for thousands of dollars1 has been donated to the boys for a playground near their homes1 ,the owner realized that the streets are not suitable playgrounds for the children and that accidents occur there almost daily4 ,the streets of our cities are poor places in which to play1 bad for the boys1 and still worse for the community1 ,if you have vacant lots turn them over to the boys this summer4 ,a boy never forgets a favor1 and ,american boys are not going to abuse good privileges4 ,the loneliest boys are those who are not allowed to play on the beautiful lawn at home1 are not allowed on the streets1 and wander about from place to place to be told ,move on1 every place they go4 ,,all ,,girls ,,and ,,boys4 ,fourscore1 like twenty1 has its tasks and toys2 ,in earth's wide school-house all are girls and boys4 --,o4 ,w4 ,holmes4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hji ,disinfection of ,toys and ,books4--,all toys that have been used by a child suffering from an infectious disease should be either burned or thoroughly disinfected before they are used again4 ,books read by the little patient should be especially guarded against4 ,,from ,,lowell',s ,,after ,,the ,,burial4 ,in the breaking gulfs of sorrow1 ,when the helpless feet stretch out ,and find in the deeps of darkness ,no footing so solid as doubt1 ,then better one spar of ,memory1 ,one broken plank of the ,past1 ,that our human heart may cling to1 ,though hopeless of shore at last6 ,keep ,dainties ,away from the ,beginning4--,the well-trained child does not crave unaccustomed dainties4 ,it is natural that he should feel a curiosity with regard to a dish with which he is not familiar1 and ask some questions about it4 ,but that does not mean that any of it is to be given to him4 ,a boy whose digestive organs were very delicate was taught from babyhood to sit in his high chair at the table and eat what was on his tray and was perfectly content with what he had1 as he knew no other diet4 ,once in awhile he would ask3 ,is that good for little boys8 and when his mother would answer gently1 ,no4 darling1 that would make little boys sick1 he was perfectly satisfied4 ,never having tasted things not suited to his age he did not crave them4 ,one cannot miss that which he has never had4 ,as he grew older he reaped the benefit of the strict regime and his digestion was perfect4 ,,progress4 ,new occasions teach new duties2 ,time makes ancient good uncouth2 ,they must upward still1 and onward1 who would keep abreast of ,truth2 ,lo1 before us gleam her camp-fires6 we ourselves must ,pilgrims be1 ,launch our ,mayflower1 and steer boldly through the desperate winter sea1 ,nor attempt the ,future's portal with the ,past's blood-rusted key4 --,james ,russell ,lowell4 ,temperature of ,nursery4--,sixty degrees ,fahrenheit is the proper temperature for the nursery1 either in summer or in winter4 ,this is not sufficiently warm to be weakening nor sufficiently cool to cause chills4 ,of course1 when the natural heat of the atmosphere is higher than sixty degrees the temperature of the nursery cannot be kept that low1 but with darkened windows during the heated portion of the day and good ventilation the room can be kept at a reasonably comfortable temperature4 ,,rock ,,me ,,to ,,sleep4 ,backward1 turn backward1 ,o ,time in your flight1 ,make me a child again just for to-night6 ,mother1 come back from the echoless shore1 ,take me again to your heart as of yore2 ,kiss from my forehead the furrows of care1 ,smooth the few silver threads out of my hair2 ,over my slumbers your loving watch keep2 ,rock me to sleep1 mother1--rock me to sleep6 --,florence ,percy4 #haj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,the ,pinafore4--,the ideal dress for children is1 of course1 the pinafore style4 ,it is so easy to renew the overdress and under bodice as required and it is1 moreover1 invaluable to suit the weather changes from day to day4 ,the serge overdress can have a little cotton or flannel blouse1 just as thermometers demand4 ,,wedding ,,celebrations4 ,three days --,sugar4 ,sixty days --,vinegar4 #ast anniversary --,iron4 #eth anniversary --,wooden4 #ajth anniversary--,tin4 #aeth anniversary--,crystal4 #bjth anniversary--,china4 #beth anniversary--,silver4 #cjth anniversary--,cotton4 #ceth anniversary--,linen4 #djth anniversary--,woolen4 #deth anniversary--,silk4 #ejth anniversary--,gold4 #geth anniversary--,diamond4 ,afternoon ,gowns4--,short afternoon gowns are proper for formal wear2 especially for those who can wear the full skirts attached to narrow hem-bands4 ,the dresses escape the floor by several inches and reveal the slippers and an inch of the colored hosiery4 ,a ,,song ,,of ,,long ,,ago4 ,a ,song of ,long ,ago3 ,sing it lightly--sing it low-- ,sing it softly--like the lisping of the lips we used to know ,when our baby-laughter spilled ,from the glad hearts ever filled ,with music blithe as robin ever thrilled6 --,riley4 ,rather ,hard on the ,baby4--,here is some advice that appeared in a paper for mothers the other day3 ,the bottle must be kept perfectly clean4 ,when the babe has finished drinking it should be unscrewed and laid in a cool place under the tap4 ,one feels rather sorry for any babies thus treated4 ,learning ,wisdom4--,we learn wisdom from failure much more than from success2 we often discover what will do1 by finding out what will not do2 and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery4--,s4 ,smiles4 ,nursery4--,today the nursery is looked upon as an essential apartment in a house where children abide1 and from a hygienic standpoint1 it may justly be called a sensible room1 for children after they walk should not sleep in the mother's room4 ,whether the room is large or moderately small it should1 by an means1 have plenty of ventilation1 the more windows the better4 ,the room should be papered in light colors1 also painted in light tones1 though the blinds should be the darkest shade1 to darken the room when necessary4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #haa ,cares of ,matrimony4--,husbands and wives talk of the cares of matrimony1 and bachelors and spinsters bear them4--,w4 ,collins4 ,awkwardness ,due to ,eyes4--,a school teacher has remarked that many children are awkward1 not through being ungainly in walking1 but wholly because of impaired vision4 ,it has been her experience with children in her department who were usually awkward and who had their eyes examined that there was something wrong with the vision1 which was quickly overcome when glasses were purchased4 ,medicine4--,the disease and its medicine are like two factions in a besieged town2 they tear one another to pieces1 but both unite against their common enemy1 ,nature4--,jeffrey4 ,baby's ,petticoats4--,fine white flannel is the best material for baby's petticoats4 ,they may be made in one piece1 in princess style1 or may consist of a flannel skirt attached to a loose cambric waist4 ,these are decidedly preferable for summer and are really quite warm enough for any season4 ,charity4--,prayer carries us half way to ,god1 fasting brings us to the door of ,his palace1 and alms-giving procures us admission4--,koran4 ,tub for the ,playroom4--,every playroom should be provided with a galvanized tub to hold water for sail boats4 ,what boy does not like to play with water1 boats and artificial fish8 ,do not expect him to be contented with toys or plays that amuse the little girl4 ,the boy prefers splashing in water or making a noise with a hammer4 ,aquatic toys are numerous and reasonably cheap4 ,,now ,,or ,,never4 ,gather the rosebuds while ye may1 ,old ,time is still a-flying2 ,and this same flower that smiles today ,to-morrow will be dying4 --,r4 ,herrick4 ,cleaning the ,rug at ,home4--,baby's fur rug may be cleaned at home by giving it a thorough bath in dry cornmeal4 ,rub the meal in as though it were soap1 shake it out and rub in more meal1 letting it remain in the rug for a day or two4 ,then shake out and the appearance of the rug will be much improved4 ,the ,value of ,wise ,conversation4--,a single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years' mere study of books4--,chinese ,proverb4 ,tooth ,powder4--,look well at the teeth of the little ones4 ,charcoal and tincture of myrrh are very beneficial to the teeth of the young1 and both are easily procured at any drug store4 ,silence4--,silence is one of the hardest arguments to refuse4--,show4 #hab ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,a ,dish for ,children4--,an old-fashioned dish which never fails to delight the children may be prepared as follows3 ,one quart of cornmeal1 one pint of ripe chopped apples1 three tablespoonfuls of butter1 pinch of salt1 one and one-half cups of water4 ,sweeten the apples to taste and bake as ordinary corn bread4 ,,the ,,noon ,,of ,,life4 ,what6 grieve that time has brought so soon ,the sober age of manhood on8 ,as idly might ,i weep1 at noon1 ,to see the blush of morning gone4 --,bryant4 ,mouth ,breathing4--,little ones who habitually breathe loud or snore in their sleep may be troubled with an adenoid growth4 ,family4--,a happy family is but an earlier heaven4--,bowering4 ,obedience4--,prompt1 unquestionable obedience in children seems to be a thing of the past1 is the criticism of a recent writer1 who adds3 ,the up-to-date mother no longer tells her offspring that they must do or leave undone certain things because it is right4 ,she enters into elaborate explanations and they need no longer blindly obey4 ,this is not the wise preparation for the adult life4 ,unless we have taught our children the necessity for life's discipline1 which they cannot at the time understand1 it will make them rebellious and fail to work out the peaceable fruits of righteousness4 ,the ,value of a ,laugh4--,a laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market4--,lamb4 ,sanitary ,drinking ,cups4--,supply the youngsters on going to school with folded paper cornucopias which come in sealed packages for a small sum4 ,these are used for drinking cups instead of those found in public places4 ,teach the children to make these useful little drinking cups from clean white paper1 and there will be no danger of contracting disease from a drinking cup used by everyone who passes4 ,easy to ,misjudge ,men4--,every heart has its secret sorrow which the world knows not1 and oftimes we call a man cold when he is only sad4--,anon4 ,night ,petticoats4--,night petticoats for baby have sleeves4 ,if no petticoat is worn1 then an extra short jacket is provided in the coldest weather1 for most babes sleep best with hands and arms uncovered4 ,a ,bathrobe4--,a large ,turkish bath towel makes a nice bathrobe for a baby or small child4 ,use white cotton curtain cords for the girdle and make the hood of the ,turkish face cloth4 ,this little robe is very serviceable and convenient1 and is easily laundered4 ,an ,easy ,task4--,it is easy finding reasons why other people should be patient4--,george ,eliot4 ,money to ,children4--,instead of paying children for doing work let them understand that they have little duties that they must perform1 but give them money at intervals4 ,teach them the value of money and the principles of saving4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hac ,be ,discreet4--,thy friend has a friend2 thy friend's friend has a friend1 therefore1 be discreet4--,anon4 ,methods of ,cooking ,eggs4--,if you find that your baby1 who is just beginning to eat solid food will not eat soft cooked eggs1 and there are many who do not like them1 try scrambling them until they are well done4 ,if not found palatable in that form make an egg custard4 ,a baby usually enjoys this and receives the same amount of nourishment that he would if the egg were cooked in any other way4 ,politics and ,veracity4--,politics and veracity have the same number of letters1 but there the resemblance ends4--,anon4 ,songs and ,story ,telling4--,it is an unusual child indeed who does not delight in listening to story telling or bright little songs at bedtime and the nurse who is much with children will do well to treasure up all such material that comes in her way4 ,being used to children and having a sincere love for them makes one's work much easier1 as even very little children seem to know instinctively who their real friends are and to be more easily controlled by them4 ,friendship4--,two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings4--,bruyere ,harsh ,commands4--,can a parent who habitually speaks to his children in tones of harsh authority1 and gives his commands to them in a manner of an officer addressing refractory troops1 expect that they will feel for him the affection that they would give to one who took the trouble to draw out their better natures by loving treatment8 ,the above is a question to be considered by parents who govern wholly by authority4 ,maidenhood4--,no padlock1 bolts1 or bars can secure a maiden so well as her own reserve4--,cerantes4 ,baby's ,sleeves4--,when baby's arms grow too large for the shirt sleeves1 while the body of the shirt is still large enough1 purchase a pair of infant's white cashmere hose4 ,cut the feet off and overcast neatly into the armholes2 putting in a little gusset under the arms is necessary to enlarge armhole4 ,the leg of the stocking makes the sleeves and the top fits nicely around the little wrist1 ,reading4--,to read without reflecting1 is like eating without digesting4--,burkc4 ,princess ,skirt4--,for long skirts1 both flannel and white ones1 the princess skirt adds to comfort of the body2 no bands or fullness around the body or neck4 ,cut the material same as for princess slip1 coming narrow on the shoulder and low neck back and front1 and to flare at the bottom1 which may be finished as desired4 ,the flannel ones add to warmth1 having flannel to neck baby needs no little jackets1 ,the ,two ,symptoms of ,love4--,the first symptom of love in a young man1 is timidity2 in a girl1 it is boldness4 ,the two sexes have a tendency to approach1 and each assumes the qualities of the other4--,victor ,hugo #had ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,securing ,covering at ,night4--,if a delicate child has a habit of kicking the clothes off at night and so contracting chills1 it is a good plan to sew a large button to each corner of the coverlet and attach a long tape loop to each corner of the bed4 ,when fastened this will keep the bedclothes securely in place1 however much the child may toss in its sleep4 ,honesty4--,socrates being asked the way to honest fame1 said1 ,study to be what you wish to seem4 ,amusing ,baby4--,a simple device for keeping the baby amused and happy is to fasten at intervals upon a broad1 bright ribbon the toys of which he is most fond1 suspending the ribbon above the bed upon which he lies1 within reach of his little hands1 by securing one end to the head of the bed and the other to the foot4 ,he will then entertain himself by the hour pushing the toys back and forth1 and watching them swing above him4 ,prominent ,ears4--,prominent ears should always be corrected in childhood by putting a thin cap on the child at night4 ,disappointing a ,child4--,a day in a child's life is equal to a week in ours2 so think twice before you condemn a child to a whole day's disappointment or unhappiness4 ,baby's ,veil4--,baby's veil1 which should only be used in cold or windy weather1 may be either a ,shetland veil or made of bobbinet4 ,sweaters4--,there are cunning little sweaters exactly like those made up for older children1 which come in sizes to fit an eight-months old baby4 ,wild ,flowers4--,every garden should contain a few wild flowers4 ,the busy mother will find that they grow without care if proper soil is provided and will bloom where there is too much shade for other flowers4 ,march brings forth the lovely hepatica1 and wild phlox or sweet william soon follows4 ,next comes the wild geranium cranes bill1 but as its petals fall rapidly1 it is not as effective as sweet william1 which will be a mass of delicate bloom for five weeks or more4 ,the trillium or wake robin is another desirable flower1 and wild violets thrive where the cultivated kind will not grow4 ,the ,indian turnip or ,jack-in-the-,pulpit is an interesting plant and a curiosity to many who never ramble in the woods to see it in its native abode4 ,all of these bear transplanting and are satisfactory as garden plants1 but choose sweet william if you wish the most desirable for color1 fragrance and duration of bloom4 ,making ,friends4--,blessed is the man who has the gift of making friends1 for it is one of ,god's best gifts4--,thomas ,hughes4 ,baby's ,nose4--,but the most pliable of baby's features is the nose4 ,by gently massaging this feature every day with the thumb and forefinger a tendency to broadness may be promptly subdued4 ,the bridge should be gently pressed between the fingers in the course of an upward massage movement4 ,,nursery ,,hints ,,and ,,fireside ,,gems #hae ,flowers4--,they are wreathed around the cradle1 the marriage altar1 and the tomb4--,mrs4 ,l4 ,m4 ,child4 ,bed ,time4--,one little chap was constantly being deceived as to his bed hour1 which was #g3cj o'clock4 ,he could not tell the time1 and his mother or nurse would tell him that it was bedtime when in reality it was only seven o'clock4 ,he would look puzzled and only half convinced as his reason told him it could not be that late2 but he had no choice but to obey4 ,it would have been far wiser to set seven o'clock as his bed hour and to have stuck to it4 ,little ,minds4--,minds of moderate calibre ordinarily condemn everything that is beyond their range4--,la ,rachefoucauld4 ,tea and ,coffee4--,don't give your two-year-old child tea and coffee to drink4 ,what if she does cry for them8 ,the crying will harm her far less than the drink4 ,,four ,,things4 ,each man has more of four thing than he knows4 ,what four are these8 ,sins1 debts1 fears and woes4 --,from the ,french4 ,sanitary ,care of ,baby's ,bottles4--,to wash and cleanse baby's bottles satisfactorily1 have a good stout bottle brush2 make a strong suds of hot water and soap or soap powder2 wash the bottles thoroughly1 using the brush1 then rinse several times1 using the hot water and borax1 and drain4 ,before using bottles1 always rinse again with hot water4 ,with this care there should be no trouble with sour or cloudy bottles4 ,moulded by ,circumstances4--,in all our reasonings concerning men we must lay it down as a maxim that the greater part are moulded by circumstances4--,robert ,hall4 ,forming ,habits4--,the trouble with most bad habits is that they are so quickly formed in small children4 ,the mother relaxes her care for a day or two1 and a new trick appears1 or the work of weeks on an old one is undone4 ,what is true of physical habits is equally so of the moral habits4 ,a tiny baby of a few months old knows very well if the habit of loud crying will procure for it what it wants1 and if not cheeked will develop into the irritable whining adult we are all acquainted with4 ,habits of disrespect1 of indifference to the rights of others1 of cruelty1 may all be irresistibly formed or dispelled in the first few years of life4 #haf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,chains of ,habit4--,the diminutive chains of habit are seldom heavy enough to be felt1 till they are too strong to be broken4--,samuel ,johnson4 ,unique ,table ,protector4--,many mothers prefer to bring their young children to the family table on ordinary occasions when there are no guests4 ,at the same time they dislike to mar the appearance of their table with the tin waiter which is usually set before the children to protect the cloth against the depredations of dropped bread and milk4 ,a clever device for this purpose is made of two oblong pieces of butcher's linen sewed together in the form of a case1 with an oilcloth interlining4 ,the linen is hemmed neatly so that it looks like an oblong napkin1 and while it protects the cloth and the table it protects the table underneath2 being white1 like the cloth itself1 it does not spoil the looks of the table4 ,when soiled the oilcloth is slipped out and wiped off with a damp cloth1 and the linen case goes with the tablecloth and napkin4 ,several of these cases will be needed1 for the ordinary enterprising baby1 but one piece of oilcloth will be sufficient for a long time4 ,banish ,tears4--,banish the tears of children2 continual rains upon the blossoms are hurtful4--,jean ,paul ,richter4 ,folding ,bathtub4--,the thing most desired by a young mother in these days is a bathtub for the baby made of sheet rubber that is attached to a campstool foundation4 ,it can be folded up and put out of the way when not in use1 and it telescopes into a small bundle when one wants to travel4 ,flowers4--,flowers are the sweetest things ,god ever made and forgot to put a soul into4--,henry ,ward ,beecher4 ,correct ,length of ,clothes4--,in making long clothes for the baby it is well to remember that the correct length for long dresses is one yard from the shoulder to the hem4 ,the petticoats should be made the same lengths as the dresses1 or perhaps a half inch shorter4 ,life4--,a pendulum betwixt a smile and tear4--,byron4 ,,domestic ,,science #hag ,,domestic ,,science ,,department4 ,the ,theory and ,practical ,methods of ,preserving ,foods4 ,,marmalades ,,and ,,butters4 ,,canning4 ,,jam ,,jellies4 ,,pickles4 ,,chafing ,,dishes4 ,by ,,edna ,,gertrude ,,thompson1 ,director of ,domestic ,science ,department1 ,thomas ,normal ,training ,school1 ,detroit1 ,michigan4 ,theory and ,practice of ,domestic ,science4--,domestic ,science has come to be considered one of the most important factors in our public school education of today4 ,we have just awakened to the fact that our daughters should receive training in those things which will best fit them for housewives and mothers4 ,while many of our girls are earning their own livelihood1 the majority ultimately settle into homes of their own4 ,many girls have an excellent opportunity to get the training they need as homemakers from their mothers1 but many of the children in this country lack this home training4 ,there are two reasons for this neglect on the part of the mothers3 first1 the mother may not know how to do these things herself2 and1 second1 she may be a wage-earner and of necessity cannot train her daughter4 ,its ,moral ,influence4--,in the early life of the child it is susceptible to influences which may be brought to bear upon it1 and if the homemaking instinct is instilled early much is done toward moral growth of the child4 ,the public school is expected to develop the child along these lines and consequently the cookery class1 together with the class in housekeeping1 has a mighty influence toward developing noble women4 ,all the home duties are developed and made a pleasure and not a duty to the child1 so that the home is looked upon with favorable eyes4 ,there is an old saying that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach4 ,this contains much more truth than it would seem on the surface4 ,investigators who have made careful research into the divorce question1 which has assumed such large proportions1 state that if women knew more of the science of home making there would be fewer homes broken up4 ,what man or woman either would not be utterly discouraged to come home day after day to poor meals and untidiness everywhere1 conditions which in time bring poor health and disease4 ,the public school aims through domestic science to teach the importance and dignity of being a good housewife4 #hah ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,economy of ,domestic ,science4--,then again1 domestic science makes a plea for recognition on the ground of economy4 ,many times debt and trouble come to homes1 not through lack of sufficient funds1 but through lack of knowledge on the part of the dispenser of the funds4 ,one of the principles which domestic science emphasizes in its teaching is to show how some of our cheaper foods furnish more nutriment to our systems than do some of our more expensive articles of diet4 ,with this fact thoroughly established and understood domestic science tries to develop new and simple methods of cooking such foods and of making them attractive and appetizing4 ,it is a well-known fact that it is not the amount of food we eat but the amount that we digest that gives nourishment to our bodies1 and it has been proven that food that is not attractive and palatable to us gives only one-half the value to our bodies as when it is made attractive and palatable4 ,greatest ,food ,value from ,proper ,cooking4--,then also students along this line of study have discovered that some of our common foods lose much of their value to us through improper cooking and preparation4 ,if we are going to prepare food and use it as part of our diet1 why should we not obtain the most of its value8 ,is that not true economy8 ,for an example of this fact let us take eggs1 one of our most common articles of diet4 ,we commonly cook eggs to harden the white1 or albumen1 so as to make them more palatable4 ,one common method of doing this has been to boil them4 ,through experiments it has been proven that boiling makes this albumen so hard to digest that our bodies get practically no value from it4 ,the newer method advanced proves that the same results can be obtained by cooking eggs in water which is kept just below the boiling point1 and eggs cooked this way are easily and readily assimilated by our bodies4 ,why should we not endeavor then to give to our bodies food so prepared that it gives the most nourishment4 ,to take another example1--when salt is added to vegetables it draws out from them into the water their mineral salts and any proteid which will build tissue for us4 ,in most vegetables the cooking water is thrown away so that much of the value of the vegetable is lost4 ,why should we not try to devise a method of cooking which will save for us this food value8 ,salt is added for flavor only1 so why cannot the salt be added a short time before the cooking is finished so that it will not have time to draw out the food value8 ,,domestic ,,science #hai ,how to ,save in ,cooking ,meats4--,again we cook different kinds of meats in different ways4 ,perhaps you think these different kinds of methods have simply come down to us through the ages4 ,it is1 however1 interesting to know that our mothers probably developed these methods through thought4 ,tough meats1 we know1 require long cooking1 but do we know why8 ,the fibers and tissues have become strong through constant use on the part of the animal1 and to be of use to us must be softened1 so we cook tough meats long and usually with moisture to accomplish the softening4 ,tough meats are our cheap meats1 but have you stopped to consider that they contain more nourishment than our tender meats4 ,as has been stated1 the tough meats are the parts of the body of the animal most used and consequently have been developed and nourished4 ,why not learn how to cook these pieces which give us more nourishment1 and which are cheaper1 in such a way as to be attractive and palatable8 ,this is what the ,domestic ,science ,course in our public school aims to teach our girls so that as housewives they can get the most value for the least money and be economical and intelligent buyers4 ,our ,winter ,supply4--,from an instinct1 which ought to be common to all of us1 in time of plenty we lay something aside for the time of need4 ,as housewives this truth comes home to us1 especially in the summer when we have an abundance of fruit which1 without care1 would soon become worthless4 ,by reason of which fact we have developed methods of canning1 preserving1 etc41 which at the present time have become so advanced that we can retain a very large share of the original color1 flavor and shape of the fruit4 ,preserving ,foods4--,all food products1 on exposure to air1 undergo certain changes which unfit them for use as food4 ,it was once thought that these changes were due to oxidation1 but they are now known to be caused by minute living organisms present in the air1 in the water1 in the ground and in the food itself4 ,to preserve food two things are necessary2 first1 to either kill or render harmless those organisms already present2 and second1 to exclude others from entering4 ,the first we usually accomplish by cooking1 and the second by sealing4 ,in order to live these organisms require three conditions2 first1 a particular temperature2 second1 a certain amount of moisture2 third1 the right kind of food4 ,by taking away all or anyone of these requirements we may stop the growth or1 in other words1 we may preserve the food4 ,for example3 with the familiar method of cold storage the factor of temperature is removed2 in the drying of the fruits and vegetables the factor of moisture is removed2 by salting the factor of food is taken away4 ,the fruits and vegetables1 commonly preserved in the home1 are divided into five classes3 l4--,canning4 #b4--;,jellies4 #c4--;,jams4 #d4--,marmalades and ,butters4 #e4--,pickles4 #hbj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,canning4--,under this head there are four common methods3 #a4 ,steaming4--,by this method the fruit is put into the sterilized jars1 the jars filled with boiling water and the covers loosely set on4 ,then the jars are set on small blocks of wood in a pan of cold water4 ,cover this pan and let the water come to a boil and boil for #ae minutes4 ,remove the jars and fill them with boiling water1 if necessary4 ,seal tightly4 ,small berries1 such as strawberries and raspberries1 retain their color and are especially good done in this manner4 ,whole tomatoes done in this way are especially attractive for winter salads1 and corn will keep indefinitely4 #b4 ,boiling in ,syrup4--,this is the common household method of preserving fruits1 such as peaches and pears4 ,a syrup is prepared of sugar and water1 into this the fruit is dropped and cooked until soft2 it is then put into sterile jars1 sufficient syrup added to fill jar and the jar then sealed4 #c4 ,preserving4--,this is the same as boiling in syrup1 except that equal quantities of sugar and fruit are used4 ,small fruits such as berries are usually done in this way4 #d4 ,cold ,water ,process4--,this is a simple and easy method to use1 and is especially desirable for vegetables such as rhubarb4 ,great care must be taken to use only perfect fruit1 because in this method of canning bacteria are merely excluded1 not destroyed1 and if any are present in the food there is nothing to prevent it from spoiling4 ,if fruit is over-ripe1 or not perfectly fresh one of the other methods1 such as boiling or steaming1 is preferable4 ,to ,can by the ,cold ,water ,process4--,pack the fruit in a sterilized jar2 pour over it water which has been boiled and cooled1 seal your jar and keep in a cool place4 ,sometimes a solution of salt and water is used in place of pure water4 ,when salt water is used food will need to be freshened by being allowed to stand in cold water for some time before using4 ,vegetables1 such as beans1 put up in this way are very similar to the fresh product4 ,utensils4--,among the utensils most necessary for use in preserving foods in the home are scales1 measuring cups1 porcelain or agate ware sauce pans2 earthen or agate ware bowls2 silver1 agate or wooden spoons2 an agate colander2 small dipper and funnel2 new rubbers and perfect covers for the jars4 ,to ,sterilize ,jars4--,wash the jars1 fill with cold water1 place them on rests1 such as small blocks of wood on the bottom of the kettle or boiler and surround them with cold water4 ,if blocks of wood are not obtainable the jars may be wrapped in brown paper to prevent them knocking against each other4 ,be sure the mouths of the jars are uncovered4 ,heat gradually until the water boils1 boil #ae minutes or until ready to fill them4 ,sterilize the covers of the jars also1 and dip the rubber bands in boiling water just before using4 ,,domestic ,,science #hba ,directions for ,filling ,jars4--,remove the jars from the boiling water--the handle of a wooden spoon is good to use in removing them4 ,wring a cloth out of hot water and place it on a plate1 put the jar to be filled on the hot cloth1 put a silver spoon in it1--silver being a good conductor of heat absorbs the heat from the fruit and lessens the danger of breakage4 ,fill the jar with fruit and then add enough syrup or boiling water1 as the case may be1 to fill the jar to overflowing4 ,run a silver knife or spoon down the sides of the jar to allow any enclosed air to escape2 add more syrup or water1 if necessary4 ,put on the sterilized rubber and seal tightly4 ,tomatoes ,canned ,whole by ,steaming4--,select medium sized1 firm1 ripe tomatoes4 ,wash and peel4 ,pour boiling water over the tomatoes and they will peel easily4 ,pack in sterilized jars1 fill with boiling water and put on the lid lightly4 ,set in cold water on rests and let boil about fifteen minutes4 ,if necessary1 fill the jar with boiling water to overflowing4 ,put on the sterilized rubbers and seal tightly4 ,these tomatoes are especially good for winter salads4 ,canned ,corn4--,cut the corn from the cob while fresh1 pack in sterilized jars1 and fill with boiling water4 ,put the cover on lightly and set on a rest1 such as small blocks of wood1 pieces of thick paper or the corn husks1 in a pan of cold water4 ,let boil from two to three hours4 ,remove the can1 fill to overflowing with boiling water and seal tightly4 ,canned ,string ,beans4--,select medium sized beans and string4 ,pack in a sterilized jar1 fill to overflowing with a brine and seal tightly4 ,this brine may be made in two ways3 ,first1 by mixing cold water and salt2 second1 by mixing salt and boiling water and then letting it cool before pouring over the beans4 ,this method is best as the salt dissolves more readily in boiling water than in cold water4 ,one part salt to two parts water makes a strong brine4 ,keep in a cold place and freshen before using by letting the beans stand in cold water for an hour4 ,in winter these beans make an acceptable substitute for fresh ones4 ,canned ,rhubarb4--,select medium stalks1 skin and cut either into one-inch pieces1 or eight-inch lengths4 ,pack in sterilized jars1 fill to overflowing with cold water and seal4 ,rhubarb put up in this way has been known to keep for over a year1 and is especially good for pies and sauce4 ,steamed ,strawberries4--,wash and hull the strawberries1 and for every quart of strawberries use one cup of sugar4 ,pack the berries in a sterilized jar1 cover with sugar and fill with boiling water4 ,cover the jar lightly1 put in a pan of cold water1 on a rest and let the water boil for about fifteen minutes4 ,remove1 seal tightly1 and keep in a cool place4 ,canned ,strawberries4--,wash and hull the berries4 ,make a syrup of sugar and water1 using one cup of sugar to every three of water4 ,boil #aj minutes4 ,drop the berries in the boiling syrup and cook until soft4 ,this will require only several minutes4 ,fill the jars to overflowing with fruit and syrup1 then seal4 #hbb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,canned ,cherries4--,follow the method for strawberries4 ,cherries can be pitted or not1 as desired4 ,if pitted1 add a few stones for flavor4 ,canning ,raspberries4--,use the same method as for strawberries4 ,the large number of seeds in raspberries are objectionable1 and the berries are more often made into jam than canned4 ,canned ,pears4--,the pears should be ripe and of fine flavor4 ,wipe and pare the fruit4 ,if the pears are large they may be cut in halves4 ,make a syrup of sugar and water1 using one cup of sugar to one cup of water4 ,boil #aj minutes4 ,put in the pears1 cook until soft4 ,fill sterilized jars and seal4 ,canned ,peaches4--,follow the directions for pears4 ,peaches may be canned by the steaming method by cutting them in two and removing the stones4 ,strawberry ,preserves4--,wash and hull the berries1 then weigh4 ,make a syrup by boiling three-quarters of their weight in sugar with water1 allowing one cup of water to each pound of sugar4 ,cook syrup #ae minutes1 fill glass jars with the berries1 add the syrup to overflow the jars4 ,let stand #ae minutes4 ,by this time the fruit will have shrunk2 add enough more fruit to fill the jar4 ,put on a cover2 set on a rest in a pan of cold water1 heat to the boiling point1 and keep just below boiling for one hour4 ,raspberries may be done in the same way4 ,raspberry and ,currant ,preserves4-- #c lbs4 ,currants4 #c lbs4 ,sugar4 #d qts4 ,raspberries4 ,pick over1 wash and drain the currants4 ,put into a preserving kettle and mash4 ,cook one hour and strain through cheesecloth4 ,return to the kettle1 add the sugar1 heat to the boiling point1 cook #bj minutes4 ,add the raspberries and cook until soft4 ,fill jars to over-flowing and seal4 ,if the seeds of the currants are not objectionable the mixture need not be strained4 ,,jellies4--,fruits to be used in making jelly should be underripe1 rather than over-ripe4 ,green fruit contains two substances1 called pectase and pectose and1 by the action of the sun in ripening1 these substances change into pectin which makes fruit jelly4 ,if the fruit is over-ripe the pectin breaks down into pectosic acid which has not the power of jellying2 and as a result the fruit does not jell4 ,if the fruit is a little under-ripe pectin is formed through cooking1 and it is often advisable to add some green fruit to the ripe fruit in making jelly4 ,nearly all failures in jelly making are due either to over-ripe fruit or to the use of too much heat1 because in both cases the pectin is lost4 ,to ,prepare ,glasses for ,jelly4--,wash the glasses1 put in a kettle of cold water1 heat the water gradually to the boiling point1 and boil for fifteen minutes4 ,remove the glasses and drain2 place1 while filling1 on a cloth wrung out of hot water4 ,if the glasses are wrapped in brown paper with the mouths uncovered they will not break4 ,,domestic ,,science #hbc ,to ,cover ,jelly ,glasses4--,first3 with paraffin4 ,melt the paraffin over hot water and pour over the jelly when cold about one-fourth inch thick4 ,be sure to use hot water in melting the paraffin1 as it is apt to explode if heated to too high a degree4 ,second4--,cut two pieces of white paper1 one just the size of the glass and the other larger2 dip the first cover in brandy or alcohol and press down tightly over the jelly4 ,white of egg or water may be used1 but it is not so good4 ,then cover with the second paper1 sealing edges with white of egg4 ,a tin cover could be used in place of the last paper4 ,to ,make a ,jelly ,bag4--,take a piece of flannel about three quarters of a yard long1 fold the opposite corners together and sew in the shape of a cornucopia1 rounding at the end2 if the seam is felled it will be more secure4 ,bind the top with tape and finish with two or three heavy loops by which it may be hung4 ,good ,fruits for ,making ,jelly4--,crab apples1 snow apples1 early summer apples1 grapes1 currants1 blackberries1 raspberries1 quinces1 barberries are the fruits most commonly used for making jellies4 ,general ,directions for ,making ,jelly4--,wash the fruit1 remove the stems and imperfections4 ,cut large fruit into pieces4 ,with fruit such as apples or quinces add enough water to cover them1 but with watery fruits1 such as grapes and currants1 omit any water4 ,cook the fruit1 until the juice flows1 keeping it just below the boiling point4 ,remove from the fire and strain through a pointed bag1 hung at some height4 ,allow all the juice possible to drip through before squeezing the bag and keep this juice by itself4 ,then squeeze the bag and use the juice thus obtained for second grade jelly1 which1 while it is not as clear as the first lot1 can be used for jelly cakes1 etc4 ,measure the juice1 bring to the boiling point1 boil slowly two or three minutes1 then add an equal quantity of heated sugar4 ,boil until the jelly thickens when dropped upon a cold plate4 ,pour slowly into sterilized jelly glasses and set away to harden4 ,the jelly bags should be sterilized before using4 ,apple ,jelly4--,wipe the apples1 remove the stem and blossom ends and cut into quarters4 ,put into granite or1 porcelain lined preserving kettle and add enough cold water to come nearly to the top of the apples4 ,cook slowly until the apples are soft4 ,mash and strain through a coarse sieve4 ,allow the juice to drip through a jelly bag4 ,boil slowly for about #bj minutes1 add an equal quantity of heated sugar1 cook for about five minutes or until the jelly will harden when dropped on a cold saucer4 ,pour into sterilized jelly glasses and seal when cold4 ,if the apples are pared a very light colored jelly is obtained4 ,crab ,apple ,jelly4--,follow the recipe for apple jelly and use red cheeked crab apples1 if possible4 #hbd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,quince ,jelly4--,follow the recipe for apple jelly1 substituting quinces for apples4 ,remove the seeds from the fruit4 ,sometimes apples and quinces are used in combination and make an excellent jelly4 ,grape ,jelly4--,pick over the grapes1 wash and remove stems4 ,heat to the boiling point1 mash and boil #cj minutes4 ,strain through a jelly bag1 return the juice to the kettle and boil slowly for about five minutes4 ,add an equal quantity of heated sugar4 ,boil three minutes or until it hardens on a cold plate4 ,skim if necessary4 ,pour into sterilized jelly glasses2 seal when cold4 ,be very sure the grapes are not over-ripe4 ,it is very desirable to add a few green grapes4 ,wild grapes make excellent jelly to serve with game4 ,barberry ,jelly4--,this is considered quite a delicacy1 and is made the same as grape jelly1 except that a very little water1--about one cup to one peck of berries--is sometimes added4 ,currant ,jelly4--,pick over the currants but do not remove the stems1 wash and drain4 ,put into a preserving kettle and mash4 ,cook slowly for about #bj to #cj minutes4 ,strain through a coarse strainer and then through a jelly bag4 ,follow directions for grape jelly4 ,a combination of currants and raspberries makes a good jelly4 ,raspberry ,jelly4--,follow the directions for grape jelly4 ,raspberry jelly is hard to make and should not be tried if the fruit is not perfectly fresh or if it is at all over-ripe4 ,,jams4--,the pulp1 seeds and skins are all retained in jams2 often material that is left from jellies1 and so on1 can be used in this way by adding spices and nuts to give flavor4 ,sterilization and the exclusion of air are not quite so important in this class of preserving on account of the large amount of sugar used which takes away food from the bacteria4 ,equal amounts of sugar and fruits are used in making jams4 ,raspberry ,jam4--,pick over the raspberries1 mash in a preserving kettle with a wooden masher4 ,heat slowly to the boiling point1 and add an equal quantity of heated sugar4 ,cook slowly for about #de minutes4 ,put into sterilized jars4 ,strawberry ,jam4--,wash and hull the berries4 ,add the sugar gradually so that the juice of the berries will dissolve it4 ,boil about #bj minutes1 or until it will harden when dropped on a cold plate4 ,pour into sterilized glasses4 ,grape ,jam4-- #h ,cups of ,grapes4 #d ,cups of ,sugar4 ,wash the grapes1 remove the stems and squeeze the pulp from the skins into a preserving kettle4 ,put the skins on a granite plate and save them4 ,boil the pulp until the seeds separate easily1 stirring constantly4 ,strain through a sieve1 add the skins to the strained mixture1 measure1 return to the kettle1 and add an equal amount of sugar4 ,boil gently for #ae minutes or until the jam is very thick4 ,pour into sterilized glasses and seal when cold4 ,the mixture needs careful watching and stirring1 as it will burn easily1 especially after the sugar is added4 ,,domestic ,,science #hbe ,rhubarb ,conserve4-- #b lbs4 rhubarb4 #b oranges4 #c lbs4 sugar4 #a lb4 shelled nuts4 ,juice of #c ,lemons4 ,remove the leaves and pieces of root from the rhubarb and wash the stalks in cold water4 ,cut into one-inch pieces4 ,do not remove the skin unless it is fibrous4 ,if the skin is removed do this before cutting in pieces4 ,wash the oranges and either grate the rind or cut the yellow into strips thin enough to be seen through4 ,wash the lemons and use only the juice4 ,a little rind may be used1 if desired1 but it will take away from the orange flavor4 ,the nuts need not be blanched1 but should be broken into pieces of medium size4 ,any nut may be used1 but walnuts are especially good4 ,mix all the materials1 except the nuts1 with the sugar4 ,cook slowly1 stirring constantly1 until the mixture is thick1--about three-quarters of an hour4 ,after the first half hour's cooking1 add the nuts4 ,pour into sterilized jelly glasses and seal when cold4 ,,marmalades ,,and ,,butters4--,marmalades and butters are really strained jams and the same rules hold true as for jams4 ,apple ,marmalade4--,pare and core the apples4 ,cook until tender with just enough water to keep from burning4 ,force through a fine sieve1 return to the fire with a scant pound of sugar and the juice and rind of one lemon for each pound of pulp4 ,cook1 stirring with a wooden spoon until the marmalade is thick when dropped on a cold saucer4 ,pour into sterilized glasses4 ,peach ,marmalade4--,follow the recipe for apple marmalade1 adding spices1 such as cinnamon1 nutmeg and cloves4 ,crab ,apple ,marmalade4--,when making crab apple jelly1 core the apples and after straining1 use the pulp that is left to make marmalade4 ,various seasonings can he added4 ,among the best are cinnamon1 cloves1 nutmeg1 grated rind and juice of oranges and lemons4 ,when seasoned according to taste1 add sugar to the pulp1 and cook until of the desired consistency4 ,seal in sterilized jars4 ,rhubarb ,marmalade4-- #b lbs4 rhubarb4 #c lbs4 sugar4 ,rind and pulp of #f oranges4 ,boil the ingredients together until thick4 ,the rind of the orange may be grated and cooked by itself until tender before adding to the rest of the materials4 ,pour into sterilized glasses and seal4 ,pineapple4--,pare and remove the eyes from pineapple1 then grate4 ,weigh the pulp and heat two-thirds of its weight in sugar4 ,cook the pineapple in an uncovered dish for some time4 ,then add the juice of one lemon for each pound of fruit4 ,then add the sugar and boil until thick1--about five minutes4 ,pour into sterilized jelly glasses4 #hbf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,pickles4--,under this heading are classified pickles and relishes1 such as chili sauce1 chow chows and catsups4 ,pickling is preserving in salt or acid liquor4 ,pickles do not contain much nutritive value1 but add much to a meal in making it attractive4 ,cucumber pickles should never look as green when pickled as the fruit on the vine2 if they do it is almost certain that some preservative has been used4 ,sweet ,pickled ,pears or ,peaches4-- #a peck peaches4 #d lbs4 brown sugar4 #a quart vinegar4 #b ozs4 stick cinnamon4 ,cloves4 ,boil sugar1 vinegar and cinnamon for #bj minutes4 ,dip peaches quickly in hot water and rub off fur with a towel4 ,stick each peach with three or four cloves1 put into syrup and cook until soft4 ,cook only enough fruit at a time to fill one jar4 ,seal in sterilized jars4 ,pears may be prepared in the same way4 ,chili ,sauce4-- #be ripe tomatoes 7medium sized74 #a_/b cup brown sugar4 #d large white onions4 #f peppers4 7chopped fine7 #d teaspoons of ginger4 #d teaspoons of allspice #a teaspoons of cloves4 #b tablespoons of salt4 #a qt4 vinegar4 ,mix these materials and cook for one hour1 stirring occasionally4 ,the consistency should be quite thick and more than an hour's cooking may be necessary4 ,strain or not as desired1 but if strained put back in the kettle and bring to the boiling point before scaling4 ,use tall wide necked bottles and fill to overflowing1 using the same precautions as you would in canning fruit4 ,the chili sauce is quite hot1 but this can be remedied by altering the number of peppers and onions4 ,in preparing1 the tomatoes should be washed2 scalded and peeled4 ,the peppers should be washed in cold water1 the stems removed and the peppers chopped finely4 ,chop the onions finely in the same bowl as the peppers4 ,olive ,oil ,pickles4-- #h qts4 sliced cucumbers4 #a teaspoon cloves4 #a cup olive oil4 #a teaspoon allspice4 #a cup sugar4 #a teaspoon celery seed4 #a teaspoon mustard seed4 #d teaspoons cinnamon4 ,one dozen onions4 ,slice the cucumbers thin and let stand over night in a weak brine4 ,in the morning drain1 add the onions sliced thin4 ,mix the ingredients given4 ,put the cucumbers and onions in a crock1 pour over the mixture and add enough vinegar to cover4 ,mix well4 ,,domestic ,,science #hbg ,sweet ,cucumber ,pickles4--,select small cucumbers4 ,wash well but do not peel4 ,put into a crock one cup of salt and #d quarts of cucumbers4 ,cover with boiling water and let stand over night4 ,in the morning remove from the brine1 put in a granite kettle1 cover with vinegar to which has been added mustard seeds1 whole cloves1 stick cinnamon1 two cups of sugar and other desired seasonings4 ,let it come to the boiling point1 but not boil4 ,seal while hot4 ,green ,tomato ,pickles4--,remove a thin slice from each end of the green tomatoes4 ,slice and sprinkle one peck of tomatoes with one cup of salt and let stand over night4 ,drain1 boil #ae minutes in two quarts of boiling water and one quart of vinegar4 ,drain again4 ,cook for #aj minutes the following3 one gallon of vinegar1 #b pounds or less of sugar1 #a red pepper1 #aj teaspoon mustard seed1 #c_/d cup cinnamon bark1 and any other seasonings desired4 ,add the tomatoes and simmer for about one hour1 stirring occasionally4 ,the spices should be removed2 this is easily accomplished if they are tied in a muslin bag4 ,pack in sterilized jars4 ,,some ,,hints ,,on ,,chafing ,,dish ,,cookery4 ,the ,use of the ,chafing ,dish and ,some ,favorite ,recipes4 ,within recent years the chafing dish has become very familiar to us4 ,it is1 however1 not a recent invention1 for in the time of ,louis ,,xiv it was very commonly used4 ,to the housekeeper who wishes to save herself and to serve her guests with food at its best1 the chafing dish comes as an acceptable friend for use at the breakfast table in the preparation of eggs and dishes which should be served immediately4 ,toast can be served fresh and hot by using a toaster over the burner of a chafing dish4 ,at luncheon a hot dish can easily take the place of the cold meat course if the chafing dish is at hand4 ,however1 the chief use of the chafing dish is in the preparation of late suppers1 and is largely in use by those who have limited facilities for housekeeping1 such as college girls4 ,by those who entertain the chafing dish is looked upon as a true friend of hospitality4 ,chafing dishes vary in price from the common ones made of tin which can be bought for about a dollar1 to the more expensive ones made of silver4 ,various wares are utilized for the chafing dish4 ,among those most satisfactory are graniteware1 earthenware1 nickel1 copper and aluminum4 #hbh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,to get satisfactory results with the chafing dish you must have certain parts4 ,there should be a pan to use for hot water1 and it should be furnished with a handle4 ,the cooking pan or blazer1 as it is called1 should have a handle also4 ,until one becomes an expert the hot water pan should be in constant use but later one need only use the hot water pan for keeping food warm4 ,the burner should be carefully looked after and be in readiness4 ,alcohol1 electricity and gas are all used as fuel1 but denatured or wood alcohol is probably the most common of all4 ,if care is taken in the use of alcohol there need be no danger4 ,fill the lamp with sufficient alcohol to cook the dish desired1 and if necessary to refill during cooking shut off the flame and let the burner cool somewhat before replenishing with the alcohol4 ,a large tray upon which to set the chafing dish prevents danger of fire and protects the table4 ,large forks and spoons1 made especially for the chafing dish1 can be obtained at a small price1 but any table spoon and fork can be used4 ,it is well to have a napkin and extra spoon and fork at hand if it is necessary to taste the preparation4 ,that a chafing dish supper may be a success1 care should be taken on the part of the hostess to have everything in readiness4 ,the table should be set with the required dishes1 silver1 etc41 and all ingredients should be at hand for the preparation that is to be made on the chafing dish4 ,most chafing dishes will not supply portions for more than eight1 so that a larger number should not be included at a chafing dish supper4 ,unless skilled in the use of a chafing dish1 it is best not to prepare new dishes for guests4 ,if one will observe some care and have everything in readiness1 a chafing dish supper can be a very enjoyable source of entertainment for informal affairs4 ,to use the following recipes with success level measurements of all ingredients must be made--level teaspoon1 level cup1 etc4 ,,some ,,favorite ,,chafing ,,dish ,,concoctions4 ,cream ,sauce4-- #b tablespoons flour4 #a_/b teaspoon salt4 #b tablespoons butter4 #a_/d teaspoon pepper4 #a cup milk4 ,melt the butter and stir in the flour and seasonings until smooth2 add the scalded milk slowly1 stirring constantly4 ,cook until of the right consistency4 ,this makes a medium thick sauce1 the thickness of which can be varied by increasing or diminishing the amount of flour4 ,this is the foundation for a great number of chafing dish recipes1 such as creamed dishes4 ,a richer sauce may be made by substituting cream for milk and omitting most of the butter4 ,creamed ,chicken4-- #a cup cold flaked chicken4 #a_/b teaspoon celery salt4 #a cup thin cream sauce4 #a_/d teaspoon curry powder4 ,prepare one cup of thin cream sauce and season with the celery salt and curry powder4 ,add the chicken and when heated through pour over slices of toast or into timbal cases4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,any desired seasonings can be used in place of the celery and curry4 ,,domestic ,,science #hbi ,chicken a la ,goldenrod4-- #a cup cold flaked chicken4 #b cups thin cream sauce4 #f hard cooked eggs4 #a_/b cup mushrooms4 ,seasonings4 ,cut the eggs in slices1 putting two yolks through a potato ricer4 ,make a thin cream sauce1 season as desired with celery seed or curry4 ,add the chicken and mushrooms1 drained from their liquor4 ,when hot1 and just before serving1 add the eggs4 ,pour the mixture over rounds of toast and over the top of each portion sprinkle some of the yolk which was forced through the potato ricer as a garnish4 ,a bit of parsley improves the appearance4 ,creamed ,beef4-- #a cup shredded dried beef4 #a cup medium cream sauce4 #d hard cooked eggs1 ,seasonings as desired4 ,prepare the cream sauce1 add the beef and hard cooked eggs1 cut into slices4 ,when heated through pour over toast diamonds4 ,garnish with parsley and serve hot4 ,cheese ,fondue4-- #b cups grated cheese4 #b tablespoons butter4 #a cup soft bread crumbs4 #a_/b teaspoon salt4 #a cup cream or milk4 #a teaspoon dry mustard4 #c eggs4 #a_/b teaspoon paprika4 #f slices buttered toast4 ,melt the butter and add the seasonings4 ,when hot add the cheese and the bread crumbs which have been soaked in the milk4 ,when very hot add the egg yolks which have been well beaten4 ,mix thoroughly1 then fold in the whites of eggs beaten stiff4 ,let cook several minutes over the hot water1 then pour over the buttered toast4 ,curried ,toast4-- #a cup cream sauce4 #a teaspoon curry powder4 #d hard cooked eggs4 #f slices buttered toast4 ,make a cream sauce using the curry as seasoning4 ,chop the eggs fine1 add to the cream sauce and when hot pour over the toast4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,eggs and ,cream4-- #f eggs4 #a cup cream4 #a_/d teaspoon salt4 #a_/h teaspoon cayenne4 #b teaspoons ,worcestershire ,sauce4 #a tablespoon butter4 #f slices toast4 ,put the cream and seasonings in a dish4 ,when almost boiling drop in the eggs and put in the butter cut in bits4 ,when the eggs are poached serve on the toast which has been dipped in melted butter4 ,garnish with parsley4 ,creamed ,oysters4-- #a qt4 oysters4 #d tablespoons butter4 #a cup cream4 #a_/d teaspoon salt4 #a teaspoon parsley1 minced4 #f slices toast4 ,remove the hard muscles from the oysters1 scald and drain4 ,melt the butter1 add the cream and seasonings4 ,cayenne1 celery salt1 ,worcestershire sauce and onion juice are good seasonings4 ,when this is hot add the oysters1 cook two minutes and serve on the toast4 ,the bread should be toasted on one side only4 ,sprinkle with the minced parsley4 #hcj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,welsh ,rarebit4-- #a tablespoon butter4 #a_/d teaspoon mustard4 #a cup soft mild cheese4 #a_/d teaspoon salt4 #a egg4 ,few grains cayenne4 #a_/b cup ale or beer4 ,cut the cheese into small pieces and beat the eggs slightly4 ,put the butter in the chafing dish1 and when it is melted add the cheese and seasonings1 stirring constantly4 ,add the ale slowly and when smooth the slightly beaten egg4 ,much of the success of a rarebit depends upon the cheese4 ,it should be smooth and creamy1 and never stringy4 ,cook over hot water4 ,the rarebit may be served on toast or wafers4 ,cream ,welsh ,rarebit4-- #a tablespoon butter4 #a cup soft mild cheese4 #a_/d teaspoon salt4 #a_/d teaspoon mustard4 ,few grains cayenne4 #a_/b cup milk4 #a egg4 #a_/h teaspoon soda4 ,follow directions for welsh rarebit 7above7 adding the soda with the cheese and the milk in place of the ale4 ,curry powder and celery salt make good additions as seasoning4 ,curry of ,tomato4-- #d tomatoes4 #a tablespoon butter4 #a tablespoon flour4 #b teaspoons curry4 #a_/b teaspoon onion juice4 #a_/b teaspoon salt4 ,select large1 firm1 fresh tomatoes4 ,peel and cut in slices4 ,melt the butter in the blazer4 ,add the tomatoes and cook for several minutes4 ,add the cream1 flour and curry and seasonings4 ,when hot serve on toast4 ,care must be taken or the acid in the tomato will curdle the cream4 ,salted ,almonds4-- #a cup almond meats4 #a_/b cup olive oil4 ,cover the almonds with boiling water4 ,remove the skins1 then soak for several hours in strong salted water4 ,drain and dry4 ,put in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the blazer4 ,put in the nuts and cook until brown4 ,drain on paper4 ,a shorter method is to remove skins and dry the nuts1 then cook in olive oil until brown1 and while draining to sprinkle them with salt4 ,peanuts1 pecans and walnuts can be prepared in the same way4 ,butter may be substituted for olive oil1 if desired4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hcj ,,one ,,hundred ,,choice ,,recipes on ,,canning1 ,,pickling1 ,,preserving1 ,,jellies1 ,,jams ,,marmalades1 ,,relishes1 ,,catsups1 ,,spices4 ,,foreign ,,words ,,in ,,the ,,menu4 ,in this list are many of the foreign words used on menu cards in hotels1 with their translation3 ,cafe--,coffee4 ,demitasse--,after-dinner cup of coffee4 ,frappe--,semi or half-frozen4 ,fricasse--,stew4 ,fromage--,cheese4 ,glace--,frozen4 ,cafe au lait--,coffee with hot milk4 ,neufchatel--,a soft ,swiss cheese4 ,timbale--,pie crust baked in a mould4 ,croutons--,bread toasted in squares1 used for soup and in garnishing4 ,bouillon--,a clear broth1 usually of beef4 ,au ,gratin--,dishes baked1 prepared with cheese4 ,menu--,bill of fare4 ,puree--,ingredients rubbed through a sieve2 usually the term given a thick strained soup4 ,tutti ,frutti--,various kinds of fruits 7chopped fine74 ,consomme--,clear soup4 ,jus--,gravy or juice of meats4 #hcb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,canning4 #a4 ,apples and ,quinces4--,pare and cut the apples and quinces1 the same amount of each4 ,cook the quinces in enough water to cover them until tender4 ,remove these from the water and cook the apples in the same liquid4 ,when these are done put in a jar or kettle a layer of quinces1 then of apples until all are used4 ,pour over them a syrup made of a half pound of sugar to pound of quinces1 dissolved in a little water and let it stand over night4 ,the next day heat them thoroughly and seal in cans4 #b4 ,apple ,sauce4--,take as many apples as desired1 pare them and cut in quarters4 ,put in a stew pan filled about two-thirds with water and cook until tender4 ,remove from the fire and beat up thoroughly1 adding a teaspoonful of butter to a quart of apple sauce1 half cup sugar and grate in a quarter of nutmeg4 ,serve with or without cream4 #c4 ,apples to ,can4--,cook the same as for apple sauce1 leaving out all seasoning and sugar4 ,put in glass jars and seal4 ,when these are opened in the winter1 just add such seasoning as may be desired4 #d4 ,apple ,butter4--,five pounds of brown sugar1 three gallons of cooked apples1 one quart of cider vinegar4 ,boil this down to about two gallons and season with cinnamon4 #e4 ,canned ,pears4--,prepare a syrup of one pint of water and one cup sugar to one quart of fruit4 ,before doing this1 have your pears all pared and ready for the syrup when done4 ,as you pare each piece of fruit drop it into a dish of cold water4 ,this will prevent the fruit from turning dark4 ,when the syrup has come to a fast boil1 put in the pears carefully and boil until they look clear and can be easily pierced with a fork1 which will probably be about twenty minute4 ,then done place in glass jars4 #f4 ,canned ,pineapple4--,pare the pineapple and cut in slices about one-half inch thick4 ,be sure that all the eyes are cut out1 as the fruit will spoil quickly if these remain in4 ,make a syrup of one pound of sugar to quart of water4 ,when this syrup becomes thick enough1 add the fruit and let boil about fifteen minutes4 ,when done place in glass jars and seal while hot4 #g4 ,canned ,peaches4--,pare the peaches and cut in halves and lay in a dish of cold water until ready to put in the syrup4 ,make a syrup of one quart of hot water to a pound of sugar4 ,let this cook to a syrup1 then add the fruit4 ,cook about eight minutes4 ,put in glass jars and seal while hot4 #h4 ,brandy ,peaches4--,drop the fruit into hot water4 ,let it remain there until the skin can be taken off easily4 ,make a very thin syrup and cover the peaches1 after skin has been removed4 ,boil in this thin syrup until the fruit can be pierced with a straw4 ,while these are cooking make another syrup1 very rich1 into which put the fruit after it is done4 ,remove this from the fire and add an equal quantity of brandy while the syrup is still hot4 #i4 ,canned ,plums4--,wash the fruit well in cold water1 then add one pound of sugar to a pound of fruit and let boil ten minutes4 ,when done put in glass jars and seal while hot4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hcc #aj4 ,canned ,strawberries4--,wash the berries thoroughly before removing the stems4 ,then weigh them1 and to each pound of berries allow a half pound of sugar4 ,let these boil about ten minutes1 and they are ready for the cans4 #aa4 ,canned ,rhubarb4--,take rhubarb when it is young and tender1 or even the later plant will do1 cut into pieces about an inch long4 ,wash well and put in glass jars1 into which has been poured a cupful of cold water4 ,fill the jar full of the rhubarb and then cover completely with water4 ,seal and put in a cool place4 ,when opened in the winter time a few minutes' boiling with sugar added will make a delightful sauce4 #ab4 ,canning ,corn4--,the following is one of the safest and surest ways of canning sweet corn1 without the use of acids or the necessity of putting up the corn with tomatoes1 etc4 ,cut the corn from the cob and put in glass jars1 pack down tightly and screw covers on loosely to allow the air to escape4 ,set the jars in a boiler and fill the boiler with cold water until it reaches the rim of the jars and let boil for four hours4 ,remove the cans and when sufficiently cool tighten the lids and set them away4 ,a good plan is to place a board or some corn husks in the bottom of the boiler on which to set the jars to prevent them from cracking4 ,corn will keep as long as you want it if canned in this way4 #ac4 ,canned ,grapes4--,take the grapes and wash them thoroughly4 ,have two dishes on the table4 ,put the seeds in one dish and the skins in the other4 ,boil the pulp until all the seeds come out easily1 then put through a sieve4 ,add the skins1 allowing one-half pound sugar to one pound of fruit4 ,when done put either in glass jars or crocks1 taking precaution to see that they are sealed tightly in either case4 ,,table ,,for ,,canning ,,fruit4 ,time ,quantity of sugar for boiling per quart4 fruit4 ,apricots #b teacupfuls #aj minutes ,sour ,apples #a-a_/b #aj ,crab ,apples #b #be ,black ,berries #a-a_/b #f ,gooseberries #b #h ,raspberries #a #f ,huckleberries #a #e ,strawberries #b #h ,cherries #a-a_/b #e ,currants #b #f ,wild ,grapes #b #aj ,sour ,pears 7whole7 #b #cj ,bartlett ,pears #a-a_/b #bj ,peaches 7in halves7 #b #h ,plums #b #aj ,peaches 7whole7 #a #ae ,pineapple 7sliced7 #a-a_/b #ae ,quinces #c #cj ,rhubarb #c #aj ,tomatoes #j #bj #hcd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,pickling4 #a4 ,tip-,top ,pickles4--,take one peck green tomatoes1 one dozen large onions4 ,slice both of these in separate kettles1 sprinkling salt between the tomatoes1 then letting them stand two hours4 ,pour scalding water over the onions and let stand until wanted4 ,after the tomatoes have stood the desired length of time squeeze the liquid off from them1 also the onions and arrange in a crock in alternate layers1 sprinkling celery seed between them 7white and black mustard seed74 ,pour over this a quart of vinegar and a pint of sugar brought to a boil4 ,this is ready for use when cold4 #b4 ,chow-,chow4--,two quarts tomatoes1 half dozen green peppers1 one dozen cucumbers1 two white onions1 two heads cabbage4 ,chop these all fine and let stand over night1 sprinkling a cup of salt on it4 ,in the morning drain off the brine and season with one ounce tumeric1 one tablespoon celery seed1 half teaspoonful cayenne pepper1 one ounce of the following spices1 cinnamon1 allspice1 one ounce black pepper1 one quarter ounce cloves1 one cup brown sugar1 vinegar enough to cover1 then boil two hours4 #c4 ,sweet ,apple ,pickle4--,pare the apples1 leaving them whole1 then take three pounds of sugar1 two quarts of vinegar1 one-half ounce each of cloves and cinnamon4 ,boil them in part of the vinegar and sugar until tender2 then take them out1 heat the remainder of the fluid and pour over them4 ,care should be taken not to boil the apples too long1 as they will fall to pieces4 #d4 ,sweet ,tomato ,pickles4--,peel and slice eight pounds of tomatoes1 four and a half pounds of sugar1 one pound of mace and cinnamon mixed1 one quart of vinegar and one ounce cloves4 ,mix all together and boil one hour4 #e4 ,standby ,pickles4--,chop fine one gallon green tomatoes1 twelve onions1 slice fine two gallons of cabbage1 one gallon vinegar1 one pound brown sugar1 half an ounce turmeric powder1 one tablespoon black pepper1 one ounce celery seed1 one tablespoonful ground allspice1 also ground cloves1 white mustard1 one quarter pound1 and one gill salt4 ,boil all these together for two hours except spices1 stirring well4 ,when taken from the fire add the spices1 put in air-tight jars4 ,if this pickle is kept in a cool1 dry place1 you will find them in perfect condition at the end of the winter4 #f4 ,pickled ,peppers4--,select nice large peppers1 cut off the stems and rind4 ,then put into strong hot brine1 repeating this for three mornings1 and then drain off and cover with hot vinegar4 ,when wanted to use1 take out of brine and stuff with creamed sweetbreads and mushrooms and serve on a lettuce leaf4 ,this makes a very attractive and appetizing dish4 #g4 ,piccalili4--,one-half peck green onions1 sliced1 one peck green tomatoes1 one cauliflower1 one peck small cucumbers4 ,leave in salt water twenty-four hours2 then put in a kettle with a handful of scraped horseradish1 one ounce tumeric1 one ounce cloves 7whole71 one-quarter pound whole pepper1 one ounce cinnamon1 one pound white mustard seed1 one pound ,english mustard4 ,place in kettle in layers and cover with cold vinegar1 boil fifteen minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hce #h4 ,sweet ,pickled ,peaches4--,make a liquid of three pounds brown sugar1 one pint strong cider vinegar1 and small handful each of cinnamon and cloves and bring to a boil4 ,wash clean1 but do not peel1 several pounds of peaches4 ,put in as many peaches as the liquor will cover2 cook until moderately soft and put into jars4 ,cook all alike1 and pour liquid over them4 ,these are delicious4 #i4 ,chopped ,pickles4--,chop and mix together one peck green tomatoes1 two large heads of cabbage1 three green peppers1 one small cup salt1 let stand over night and drain4 ,then cover with cider vinegar and boil until soft2 drain again and mix with one tablespoon cloves1 same amount of mustard1 two pounds each of raisins and sugar1 one-half cup grated horse-radish1 three chopped onions1 celery and salt to taste4 ,hot vinegar enough to make moist1 can rather dry4 #aj4 ,pickled ,onions4--,select small white onions1 peel and boil them in equal portions of sweet milk and water for ten minutes1 or until tender1 drain and pour scalding spiced vinegar on them immediately4 ,never use allspice1 as it darkens the onions4 #aa4 ,pickled ,red ,cabbage4--,choose purple red cabbage1 slice into a colander1 sprinkle each layer with salt1 let it drain two days1 then put into a jar1 pour boiling vinegar enough to cover1 put in a few slices of red beet-root4 ,a few spices in bunches and thrown in after being salted1 will look red and pretty4 #ab4 ,pickled ,grapes4--,select grapes that are not quite ripe1 but dark colored1 pick from the stem and wash1 put in glass jars2 in a separate kettle make a syrup of sugar and vinegar and boil a few minutes1 add spices to suit the taste2 pour over grapes and seal jars4 #ac4 ,spiced ,cherries4--,take nine pounds of fruit1 one pint cider vinegar1 four pounds sugar1 one-half ounce cinnamon bark1 one-half ounce whole cloves1 let the syrup come to a boil before putting in the fruit2 cook the fruit until the skin breaks1 then take out the fruit and boil the syrup down until thick1 pour over the fruit hot4 #ad4 ,beet ,pickles4--,cook beets in hot water until tender4 ,then remove the skin and if the beets are large slice them1 as you would for table use4 ,place these in a glass jar4 ,take a quart of cider vinegar1 one cup granulated sugar1 teaspoonful of salt1 let this come to a boil1 then pour over beets4 ,if vinegar is very strong dilute about half4 ,when these are opened in the winter1 you will think you are eating fresh beets from the garden4 #ae4 ,pickled ,cauliflower4--,choose good firm cauliflower1 and full size4 ,cut away all the leaves and pare the stalks4 ,pull away the flowers in bunches4 ,steep in brine two days1 then drain them1 wipe dry and put in hot pickle4 #hcf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #af4 ,pickled ,cabbage4--,the cabbage should be sliced and salted for two or three days1 then placed before the fire for twenty-four hours1 spread upon a dry cloth1 after which they are put into a jar1 and covered with spiced vinegar4 #ag4 ,cantelope ,sweet ,pickle4--,select melons not quite ripe1 weighing about seven pounds in all1 put them in a weak brine over night4 ,then boil in weak alum water until transparent4 ,take them out and place in a jar4 ,then take #a quart cider vinegar1 #b ounces stick cinnamon1 #a ounce cloves1 #c pounds granulated sugar2 let this boil1 then add the cantelope1 cooking it twenty minutes longer4 ,pour in a jar and close tight4 ,scald it over for two mornings4 #ah4 ,mother's ,pickled ,blackberries4--,take three quarts of blackberries1 one quart of sugar1 one quart vinegar4 ,put all together at the same time into your kettle and boil ten or fifteen minutes4 ,no spices are required4 ,after standing a few weeks they are very nice4 #ai4 ,pickled ,brocoli4--,choose the whitest1 closest and finest vegetables before they are quite ripe1 pare off all green leaves and the outside of the stalks4 ,parboil them about five minutes in well-salted water4 ,then drain well and pull the branches in convenient sized pieces and put into a jar of pickle1 prepared as follows3 ,heat vinegar to boiling point1 add a little mace and whole red peppers1 and pour hot over the brocoli4 #bj4 ,mixed ,pickles4--,one quart boiled beets1 chopped fine1 one quart raw cabbage chopped fine1 two cups sugar1 tablespoon of salt1 one teaspoonful red pepper1 one cup grated horse-radish4 ,cover with cold vinegar and keep from the air4 #ba4 ,mustard ,pickles4--,one quart small cucumbers1 one quart large cucumbers1 cut in pieces1 one quart large tomatoes1 two quarts small onions1 three heads cauliflower1 six red and six green peppers cut in strips4 ,put these in separate dishes and let stand over night4 ,in the morning drain off and cook in separate dishes of clear water until nearly tender4 ,then put together and boil a short time in the following paste3 ,one ounce pulverized tumeric seed1 half pound ground mustard1 two cups flour1 seven cups sugar1 one gallon vinegar4 ,this is an excellent recipe4 #bb4 ,sweet ,pickled ,peaches4--,boil together four pounds sugar and one pint vinegar to twelve pounds of fruit4 ,add the fruit and let it come to a boil2 the next day drain off the liquor and boil again2 do this three times and your pickles are delicious2 add cinnamon to the liquor and stick two or three cloves in each peach4 #bc4 ,sweet ,pickled ,prunes4--,soak four pounds prunes for two or three hours1 then steam them ten or fifteen minutes4 ,while the prunes are soaking1 boil together for ten minutes two pounds sugar1 one pint vinegar1 one ounce each of cloves and cinnamon and one-fourth of an ounce of ginger4 ,after the prunes have been strained1 pour the hot vinegar over them and boil all together until the prunes are soft4 ,these are delicious4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hcg #bd4 ,celery ,sauce that ,mother ,used to ,make4--,take fifteen large ripe tomatoes1 two red peppers1 two onions1 two and one-half cups vinegar1 two stalks 7arrowroot7 celery1 eight tablespoons sugar1 two spoons salt2 chop all fine and boil one and one-half hours4 #be4 ,spiced ,tomatoes4--,take red and yellow pear-shaped tomatoes2 prick two or three times with a fork1 sprinkle with salt1 let stand over night1 pack in a glass jar and cover with vinegar1 prepared as follows1 for a half-gallon jar3 #a pint vinegar1 #a teaspoon ground cloves1 #a teaspoonful ground cinnamon1 #a teaspoonful ground allspice1 #a teaspoonful pepper1 #a tablespoon sugar4 ,let this come to a boil and pour over the tomatoes2 after they get cold tie strong paper over them4 #bf4 ,ripe ,cucumber ,pickles4--,take twelve large cucumbers and remove the pulp4 ,cut them in strips about two inches wide and four inches long4 ,let these stand while you boil for a few minutes the following3 #b pounds sugar1 #a ounce cinnamon1 #a_/b ounce cloves1 #a pint vinegar4 ,be sure and skim this while it is boiling1 then put in the cucumbers1 letting them cook until tender4 ,take the cucumbers out and let the liquor boil for fifteen minutes4 ,pour this over the cucumbers and cover tight4 #bg4 ,green ,tomato ,pickles4--,chop a peck of green tomatoes and stir in half a cupful of salt4 ,let these drain over night4 ,then add #c green peppers1 chopped1 #a teacup of grated horseradish1 #b quarts of vinegar1 #a teacupful of sugar4 ,let this all boil1 stirring occasionally1 gently1 until the tomatoes are tender1 then add a large spoonful of cinnamon and cloves4 ,these are very good and easily kept4 #bh4 ,pickled ,tomatoes4--,select tomatoes that are thoroughly ripe1 and let them lie in strong salt and water for four days2 then put them down in layers in jars1 mixing with them small onions and pieces of horseradish2 then pour on vinegar1 cold1 after having spiced it4 ,be sure and use plenty of spices1 cover carefully and let stand for a month before using4 #bi4 ,green ,tomato ,sauce1 for ,meats or ,fish4--,slice two gallons of green tomatoes without peeling2 slice one dozen good sized onions2 one quart of sugar1 two quarts vinegar1 two tablespoons each of salt1 ground mustard1 and ground black pepper1 one tablespoonful of cloves and allspice4 ,mix all together and stew until tender1 stirring frequently to prevent scorching4 ,put up in small glass jars4 #cj4 ,chili ,sauce4--,one peck ripe tomatoes1 one pint vinegar1 one cup sugar1 two red peppers1 three sweet peppers1 six large onions1 one tablespoon each of cinnamon1 pepper and salt4 ,chop the onions and peppers fine4 ,boil for two hours4 #ca4 ,tomato ,relish4--,one peck good ripe tomatoes1 chop and drain1 #c large onions1 a peppers1 red or green1 #c heads celery1 chopped fine1 #c_/d cup salt1 #b pounds brown sugar1 #b oz4 white mustard seed1 #a oz4 cinnamon1 a pints vinegar4 ,after the tomatoes have drained thoroughly1 mix in the balance of the recipe4 ,do not cook2 keep in a jar4 ,this relish cannot be beaten4 ,everyone will like it4 #hch ,,mothers' ,,remedies #cb4 ,tomato ,catsup ,no4 #a4--,take one gallon ripe tomatoes1 peel them1 one teaspoon allspice1 one tablespoon mustard1 one red pepper2 let all boil1 then strain and to this add one tablespoon salt1 one teaspoon ground pepper1 one teacup vinegar1 two pounds granulated sugar4 ,let all of this boil until reasonably thick1 or as thick as desired4 #cc4 ,aunt ,mary's ,catsup4--,one cup onions1 one peck ripe tomatoes 7chopped71 one and one-half cups celery1 one cup horseradish 7grated71 one cup sugar1 half cup salt1 one cup white mustard seed1 two red peppers1 one teaspoon each of black pepper1 ground cloves1 mace1 cinnamon and celery seed1 one quart vinegar4 ,drain tomatoes thoroughly1 before adding spices4 ,keep this in stone jars and tie closely and it will keep nicely for a year or more4 #cd4 ,gooseberry ,catsup4--,to one pound of gooseberries1 use three-fourths pound sugar and spices to taste4 ,one pint of vinegar to ten pounds of the fruit4 ,boil two hours4 ,this is delicious4 #ce4 ,spiced ,vinegar for ,pickles4--7,this can be used generally for pickles47 #a gallon of vinegar1 #a pound of sugar1 #b tablespoonfuls of allspice1 #b tablespoonfuls mustard seed1 #b tablespoonfuls celery seed1 #b tablespoonfuls salt1 #a tablespoonful of tumeric powder1 #a tablespoonful of black pepper1 #a tablespoonful mace1 #b nutmegs1 grated1 #c onions1 #a handful grated horseradish4 ,this can always be relied upon as good4 #cf4 ,tomato ,catsup ,no4 #b4--a gallon tomatoes 7strained71 #f tablespoons salt1 three tablespoons black pepper1 #a tablespoon cloves1 #b tablespoons cinnamon1 #b tablespoons allspice1 #aj pints vinegar1 boil down to half4 ,one peck tomatoes will make one gallon strained4 #cg4 ,bottled ,pickles4--,wash the pickles and pour boiling water over them1 letting them stand for four hours2 to every gallon of vinegar take #a teacup of sugar1 #a teacup of salt1 #a teaspoonful of pulverized alum1 one ounce of cinnamon bark1 #a_/d of an ounce of whole cloves4 ,boil spice and vinegar and pour over the pickles4 ,seal while hot4 #ch4 ,sliced ,cucumbers4--,peel and slice one gallon of cucumbers and soak them over night in weak salt water4 ,drain and put them in weak vinegar on the stove and let them get hot2 drain and pack in glass jars4 ,then bring to a boil1 one quart vinegar1 a few slices of onions1 sugar and spices to taste4 ,then pour this over the cucumbers1 while hot1 and seal4 #ci4 ,grandmother's ,dill ,pickles4--,fill a stone jar with alternate layers of grape leaves1 fresh cucumbers1 dill and salt4 ,cover with water and an inverted plate2 place a brick on the plate to keep all under water4 ,the cucumbers will be ready for use in about two weeks4 #dj4 ,mustard ,pickles4--,wash the pickles and put in fruit jars1 then cover with the following dressing1 do not cook the pickles or dressing3 #a cup salt1 #b cups dark brown sugar1 #a cup ,colman's mustard1 #a gallon vinegar1 mix together and put over pickles4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hci #da4 ,green ,tomato ,pickles4--,one bushel tomatoes1 slice and put in salt water over night4 ,the next morning put tomatoes in kettle after draining them1 with five pounds of brown sugar1 #a_/d cup cloves1 ten cents worth cinnamon stick1 two quarts vinegar4 ,boil until the tomatoes are tender4 #db4 ,oyster ,catsup4--,squeeze through a sieve #a pint of oysters with the juice1 then add #a pint of sherry or white wine and salt to taste4 ,flavor with garlic1 celery1 etc41 if desired4 ,add two or three ounces of mixed spices4 ,simmer fifteen or twenty minutes1 strain and bottle when cold4 #dc4 ,pepper ,catsup4--,select about twenty-five red bell peppers without removing the seeds4 ,add #a pint of vinegar and boil until tender1 stirring constantly4 ,rub it all through a sieve4 ,set aside the juice4 ,pour over the pulp another pint of vinegar with two tablespoonfuls brown sugar1 #b or #c ounces mixed spices4 ,stir altogether and boil down one-half4 ,strain through cheese-cloth and bottle when cold4 #dd4 ,grape ,catsup4--,select grapes that are ripe1 but not soft4 ,pick them over carefully and add to five pounds of grapes1 half as much sugar 7by weight71 #a pint vinegar1 two or three ounces of mixed spices1 and salt to taste4 ,boil until it thickens4 ,bottle when cold4 #de4 ,pickled ,cherries4--,select firm and medium ripe cherries4 ,fill a wide-mouthed glass bottle or jar with them1 then add two tablespoons of salt1 and fill the jars with cold vinegar4 ,seal and let stand six or eight weeks before using4 ,these are very good4 #df4 ,sweet ,mixed ,pickles4--,for sweet mixed pickles1 scrape and wash half a dozen young carrots1 and parboil in salted water for three or four minutes1 then drain and set aside to cool2 meanwhile cut into strips4 ,then take six green tomatoes1 three large white onions1 one large red pepper1 7taking out the seeds7 three sour apples1 one small cupful of tender string beans1 and finally the carrots treated in the same manner2 place all these ingredients together in the preserving kettle in which they are to be cooked1 adding salt and a very little paprika and allow them to stand for twelve hours4 ,when ready to cook drain off the water that will have formed1 adding sufficient vinegar to well moisten1 one cupful of sugar1 a tablespoon olive oil and two teaspoonfuls of celery seed tied in a piece of muslin1 for about five minutes4 ,remove from the fire and mix in quickly half a teaspoonful ground ,english mustard blended with a little vinegar2 seal immediately in small well-closed jars4 #dg4 ,corn ,relish4--,one dozen ears of corn1 one large cabbage1 one large red pepper1 chop all these up fine together1 mix thoroughly and add one pound of brown sugar and one quart of vinegar1 salt to suit taste4 ,let this all come to a boil4 #hdj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #dh4 ,mustard ,pickles4--,one hundred small cucumbers 7if you get the larger ones cut them in two71 one-half peck of the tiny white onions1 large head of cauliflower1 one pound brown sugar1 #a-a_/b cups flour1 #a_/b pound mustard1 five cents worth of tumeric powder1 one cup salt4 ,the cucumbers are to be soaked in salt and water over night and drained in the morning1 put in the vinegar and let come to a boil1 then add your onions and cauliflower4 ,take the flour1 mustard and tumeric powder1 work to a cream with a little vinegar1 then gradually stir into the boiling vinegar to thicken it4 ,boil this all about fifteen minutes4 ,watch every minute as this scorches very easily4 #di4 ,spiced ,currants4--,steam and wash the fruit carefully1 and for every four pounds of currants take two pounds of brown sugar1 one pint cider vinegar1 one tablespoon each of ground cinnamon1 cloves1 mace1 nutmeg and allspice4 ,put in the fruit and boil all together for a half hour4 ,fill into wide mouthed bottles1 lay a paper wet with vinegar over the currants and tie up the mouth of the bottle with paper4 #ej4 ,spiced ,grapes4--,five pounds of grapes1 three pounds of granulated sugar1 half pint of vinegar1 two teaspoonfuls each of cinnamon1 allspice and cloves4 ,pulp the grapes1 boil skins until tender4 ,cook the pulp soft and strain through a sieve1 add to skins4 ,put in spices1 sugar and vinegar and boil thoroughly4 ,seal4 #ea4 ,ginger ,pears4--,peel a dozen large pears which are not quite ripe and cut into long1 thin strips4 ,add two-thirds as much sugar as you have fruit1 the juice of a lemon1 two-thirds cupful of water and a desertspoonful of ginger4 ,boil all together until the fruit is transparent1 and serve as a relish4 #eb4 ,tomato ,soye4--,one peck of ripe tomatoes1 one dozen large onions1 three large red peppers1 one gallon best vinegar1 twenty-four tablespoonfuls brown sugar1 twelve teaspoonfuls ground cinnamon1 twelve teaspoonfuls of salt1 six teaspoonfuls of ground ginger and six teaspoonfuls of ground cloves4 ,chop the tomatoes1 onions and peppers fine and add the other ingredients4 ,let simmer for three hours4 #ec4 ,spanish ,pickles4--,one peck of green tomatoes1 one dozen onions1 sprinkle with salt and let stand over night and strain off the juice4 ,allow one pound of sugar1 one-fourth pound whole white mustard seed1 one ounce ground black pepper1 one teaspoonful ginger and one of cinnamon4 ,mix dry4 ,put a layer of tomatoes and onions in a kettle and sprinkle with spices1 then tomatoes and so on until all are used4 ,cover with vinegar and let boil two hours1 after which pack in jars and set in cool place4 #ed4 ,chili ,sauce4--,take five large onions1 eight green peppers1 and chop fine with thirty ripe tomatoes4 ,add five tablespoonfuls of brown sugar1 three tablespoonfuls of salt and eight cupfuls of vinegar4 ,boil all together two and a half hours and bottle for use4 #ee4 ,green ,tomato ,pickles4--,half bushel green tomatoes1 six large onions1 six large peppers1 one-fourth pound white mustard seed1 and three tablespoonfuls celery seed4 ,chop all fine together1 put in layers1 one of tomatoes and onions and one of salt1 using in all a half cupful of salt4 ,let stand over night4 ,in the morning squeeze dry and put on to boil in two quarts of vinegar4 ,cook until tender1 when nearly done1 add one pound of sugar1 put in cans and seal4 ,green ,beans ,pickles4--,green beans with the strings taken off and placed in a kettle1 salted and cooked until tender1 then place in jars1 fill with good cider vinegar and seal tightly4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hda ,,preserves4 #a4 ,rhubarb ,preserve4--#a_/d lb4 almond or walnut meats1 chopped1 #c lbs4 rhubarb1 #c lbs4 sugar1 rind and juice of #b lemons1 boil until thick4 ,serve with meats4 #b4 ,preserved ,pears4--,pare the fruit and drop into a bowl of cold water to preserve the color4 ,when all are pared1 put into a pan of clear1 cold water1 and boil until almost tender4 ,make a syrup of the water in which the pears were boiled1 allowing one pound of sugar to each half pint of water4 ,drop the pears into the syrup and cook them slowly until they can be pierced with a silver fork4 ,put the fruit into hot jars and cover with boiling syrup4 ,seal4 #c4 ,fig and ,rhubarb ,preserve4--,wash dry and cut up three pounds of figs and seven pounds of rhubarb1 put them into a basin1 add six pounds of sugar1 one cupful of water1 two heaping teaspoonfuls of ground ginger and the juice of two large lemons4 ,cover and leave for twelve hours4 ,boil for half an hour4 ,divide into jars and cover4 ,this is an excellent preserve and keeps well4 #d4 ,preserved ,cherries4--,select large1 rich1 red cherries2 stone and weigh them1 adding three-fourths of a pound of sugar for each pound of fruit4 ,after the stones have been taken out1 allow them to stand in a stone jar over night2 in the morning put them in a preserving kettle and cook until clear4 ,put in glass tumblers and cover the tops when cool with melted paraffin1 before putting on covers4 #e4 ,strawberry ,preserves4--,the fruit for this must be solid1 and must be used as soon as they are gotten ready1 and not sugared down4 ,to one pound of sugar add one pound of fruit4 ,use just enough water to keep them from sticking1 and put fruit1 sugar and water all on at the same time1 and let them cook twenty minutes4 ,then spread on flat dishes and set in sun for three or four days1 and then put in glass jars4 ,they will need no more heating or cooking4 ,these are considered fine4 #f4 ,lemon ,butter4--,take two nice large lemons1 grate the rind and use the juice1 two eggs1 two cups of sugar1 small lump of butter4 ,boil ten minutes in double boiler4 #hdb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #g4 ,apple ,preserves4--,make a syrup of three-fourths pound of sugar to each pound of apples4 ,add a little lemon juice or sliced lemon2 keep skimming this as it boils1 and put in only a few apples at a time into the syrup1 and boil until they are transparent2 skim out and put in a jar4 ,when the apples are done1 boil the syrup down thick1 then pour boiling hot over the apples and cover closely4 ,well flavored fruit1 not easily broken1 should be selected4 #h4 ,apricot ,preserves4--,pare the fruit very thin and stone it4 ,place the fruit in a porcelain or granite kettle1 first a layer of fruit1 then a layer of sugar1 using pound for pound of sugar4 ,let this stand in the kettle for a day4 ,the next day boil very gently until they are clear4 ,then place the fruit in a large pan or bowl and pour the liquor over them4 ,the following day pour the liquor into a quart of codlin liquor1 this being made by boiling and straining a pound of fine sugar with just enough water to make a syrup4 ,let the whole boil quickly until it will jelly4 ,put the fruit into it and bring to a boil1 being careful to remove all the scum4 ,then put up in small jars4 #i4 ,citron ,preserves4--,select sound fruit1 pare it and divide into quarters1 7carefully take out the seeds7 and cut in very small pieces1 any shape you desire1 and weigh it4 ,to every pound of fruit allow a half pound of loaf sugar2 put the citron on to cook until it is quite clear1 then remove it from the kettle where it can drain1 and pour out the water it was cooked in4 ,then put on the sugar you have weighed1 with water enough to wet it through2 let it boil until very clear1 and before putting in the citron again add to the syrup two large lemons sliced1 and a small piece of ginger root1 to give it a fine flavor2 then add the citron and let all cook together about fifteen minutes2 fill the jars with citron and pour over the hot syrup1 then seal up4 #aj4 ,citron and ,quince ,preserves4--,pare and cut the citron into inch pieces2 boil hard in a medium strong alum water thirty minutes2 drain and boil in fresh water till the color is changed and they are tender2 wash the quinces carefully1 pare1 quarter1 core and halve the quarters2 boil the cores and parings in water to cover them1 an hour and a half2 remove them and add the prepared juice to the liquid2 boil1 and when they begin to be tender1 add the citron and three-fourths of a pound of white sugar to every pound of the fruit4 ,these are delicious4 #aa4 ,preserved ,pears4--,have a pan of cold water ready to drop pears into after they are pared1 halved and the cores removed4 ,this will prevent them from turning black4 ,select smooth1 sweet pears of a kind which will not break when cooked4 ,put a little over one quart of granulated sugar into your preserving kettle2 add just water enough to moisten the sugar2 when warm put into this two quarts of pears2 let them cook very slowly several hours2 when the syrup is thick put your fruit in jars4 #ab4 ,pineapple ,preserves4--,pare and slice the pineapple4 ,then weigh the fruit and allow a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit2 then put a layer of the slices in a jar and cover them with a layer of sugar2 do this until the apples and sugar are used up2 let them stand over night4 ,the next morning take the apples out of the syrup1 cook the syrup until it thickens1 replace the apples and boil fifteen minutes2 remove the pineapple from the syrup and let them cool1 then put in jars and pour the syrup over them4 ,a few pieces of ginger root boiled in the syrup will improve it4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hdc #ac4 ,tomato ,preserves4--,select small1 pear-shaped tomatoes1 not too ripe4 ,prick with a needle to prevent bursting1 and put their weight in sugar over them4 ,let this stand over night1 then pour off the juice into a preserving kettle and boil until it is a thick syrup1 clarifying it with the white of an egg2 add the tomatoes and boil until they look transparent4 ,one lemon to a pound of fruit1 sliced thin and cooked with the fruit1 together with a piece of ginger root1 will improve it4 #ad4 ,preserved ,strawberries4 ,no4 #a4--,take a couple of quarts of berries at a time1 remove the stems1 and place in a colander4 ,pour water over them to cleanse them4 ,make a syrup of two pounds of white sugar and a half cup of water4 ,drop the berries into this and allow them to boil rapidly for twenty minutes1 removing all scum that rises1 but do not stir the fruit4 ,pour into tumblers1 and when you are done cook your syrup and juice to a jelly and fill up your jelly glasses4 ,keep in a dry place4 #ae4 ,preserved ,strawberries4 ,no4 #b4--,to one pound of berries use three-fourths of a pound of sugar1--in layers 7no water74 ,place in a kettle on the back of the stove until the sugar is dissolved into syrup2 then let it come to a boil1 stirring from the bottom4 ,spread on platters1 not too thickly and set out in the hot sun till the syrup thickens--it may take two or three days4 ,keep in tumblers or bowls like jelly4 ,strawberries done in this way retain their color and flavor4 #af4 ,spiced ,currants4--,three pounds white sugar1 five pounds ripe currants1 one tablespoonful each of cinnamon1 nutmeg1 cloves and allspice4 ,boil currants one hour1 then add sugar1 spices and a half pint vinegar1 boil a half hour longer4 #ag4 ,spiced ,gooseberries4--,six quarts gooseberries1 nine pounds sugar1 cook one and a half hours1 then add one pint vinegar1 one tablespoonful each cloves1 cinnamon and allspice4 ,boil a few minutes4 ,when cold they should be like jam4 ,boil longer if not thick enough4 #ah4 ,tomato ,preserves4--,peel the tomatoes and to each pound add a pound of sugar and let stand over night4 ,take the tomatoes out of the sugar and boil the syrup1 removing the scum4 ,put the tomatoes in and boil gently twenty minutes2 remove fruit again and boil until the syrup thickens4 ,on cooling put the fruit into jars and pour the syrup over4 ,the round yellow variety of tomato should be used and as soon as ripe4 #hdd ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ai4 ,preserved ,pears4--,peel the fruit which should not be overripe1 cut into halves1 extract cores and throw at once into a dish of cold water4 ,from the water put into jars1 arranging the pieces as compactly as possible1 cover with cold water and then drain off4 ,make a syrup of sugar and water1 allowing a teacupful of sugar to a jar and fill the jars to the brim2 put on the covers1 without rubbers and place in a kettle of cold water over the fire4 ,the water in the kettle should come to the neck of the jars4 ,note carefully when the water comes to a boil1 and let it boil twenty minutes or more1 according to ripeness of the fruit4 ,take the jars from the water1 adjust the rubbers and screw on the tops tighter and tighter as the jars cool4 ,a plated knife should be used in peeling the fruit as a steel one discolors the fruit4 #bj4 ,preserved ,peaches4--,plunge the fruit into boiling water to make the skins come off easily1 then throw into cold water4 ,for three pounds of fruit use one pound of sugar and half a teacup of water4 ,when the syrup boils put in the peaches1 a few at a time1 and cook until tender4 ,fill jars as for pears4 ,the stones will add to the flavor4 #ba4 ,brandied ,peaches4--,put the peaches in boiling water for a few minutes1 when the skin will peel off easily4 ,make a syrup of half a pound of sugar and half a teacupful of water for each pound of peaches4 ,skim as the scum rises in boiling1 then put in the peaches and boil them gently until tender1 no longer4 ,take them out carefully and fill your cans or jars4 ,remove the syrup from the fire1 and add to it half a pint of best brandy to every pound of peaches4 #bb4 ,preserved ,quinces4--,pare and quarter1 taking out cores and all hard parts4 ,boil in clear water until tender2 spread out to dry4 ,allow a half pound of sugar and one-third cup water to a pound of fruit4 ,when the syrup boils1 put in the fruit1 set back on stove and cook very slowly for an hour or more if not too tender1 as the longer it cooks the brighter will be the color4 ,put in jars1 the same as other fruit4 #bc4 ,preserved ,grapes4--,a delicious preserve can be made of ,california grapes4 ,cut each grape with a knife and extract the seeds2 add sugar to the fruit1 pound for pound2 cook slowly for half an hour or longer until the syrup and pulp of the grape are perfectly clear and transparent4 #bd4 ,purple ,plums ,preserved4--,a very fine preserve can be made from these plums1 if you take equal weight of fruit and sugar4 ,take a clear stone jar and fill it with the fruit and sugar4 ,first a layer of fine granulated sugar1 then the plums and so on until the jar is filled4 ,cover them and set the jar in a kettle of water over the fire4 ,let them stand in the boiling water all day1 filling up the kettle as the water boils away4 ,if at any time they seem likely to ferment1 repeat this process4 ,any housewife trying this recipe will be greatly pleased with the results4 #be4 ,spiced ,grapes4--,select five pounds of nice grapes1 pulp them1 and boil until tender4 ,after the pulps are thoroughly cooked1 strain through a sieve1 then add to it three pounds of sugar1 two teaspoonfuls of cinnamon and allspice1 and half teaspoonful of cloves4 ,add enough vinegar and spices to suit the taste4 ,boil thoroughly and cool4 ,this is very nice4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hde #bf4 ,spiced ,peaches4--,take five pounds of peaches1 wipe them thoroughly and boil until tender in one quart of vinegar and two pounds of brown sugar4 ,when done remove them from the liquid1 and add one ounce each of cinnamon1 cloves and mace4 ,boil the liquid for some time after the spices have been added1 then place the fruit in jars and pour this over them4 #bg4 ,pear ,chips4--,ten pounds of pears sliced thin1 seven pounds of sugar1 four lemons boiled soft2 press out the juice and pulp2 chop the peel very fine4 ,boil the fruit and sugar together until soft1 then add the lemon1 a half pound green ginger root scraped and cut into small pieces4 ,let the above mixture boil until quite thick4 ,this can be placed in jelly glasses1 and will keep nicely4 ,this is an excellent recipe4 ,,jams ,,and ,,jellies4 #a4 ,crab ,apple ,jelly4--,select nice ripe apples1 wash and cut out any imperfections2 place on the stove and cover with water1 cook slowly until soft enough to strain1 then take them off and drain through a jelly bag4 ,to every four pints of juice use three pints of sugar2 heat the sugar very warm in the oven4 ,boil the juice fourteen minutes1 stir in warm sugar1 and boil altogether three to five minutes1 then turn into moulds or jelly glasses4 #b4 ,apple ,jelly4--,after you have selected nice tart1 juicy apples of good flavor1 pare them1 core and quarter1 then put them with the skins and cores1 in a jar in a slow oven4 ,when they are quite soft1 strain all through a coarse muslin bag1 pressing hard to extract all the flavor of the fruit4 ,put a pound of loaf sugar to every pint of juice and the juice of one lemon1 and put the liquor over the fire in a preserving kettle4 ,boil steadily for twenty minutes or so1 skimming occasionally4 ,boil the jelly glasses in hot water and fill them with the jelly while hot4 ,this jelly will keep for an unlimited time if kept in a cool1 dry place4 #c4 ,currant ,jelly4--,the currants should be washed very thoroughly1 but do not stem2 put in a kettle1 scald them but do not cook4 ,cool and strain2 boil the juice alone for twenty minutes4 ,weigh the sugar1 and to a pint of juice use a pound of sugar4 ,have the sugar in the oven browning lightly and heating thoroughly4 ,when the juice has boiled twenty minutes stir in the sugar until it dissolves2 then put into glasses and keep in a cool place4 #d4 ,blackberry ,jelly4--,cook the berries until tender1 then strain the juice from them4 ,add an equal quantity of sugar4 ,boil hard for twenty minutes1 then pour into moulds or jelly glasses4 #e4 ,cranberry ,jelly4--,take two pounds of sugar1 granulated1 one quart of water and three quarts of cranberries4 ,cook thoroughly1 mashing all the berries fine1 then put all through a fine sieve4 ,return the juice to the stove and cook fifteen minutes more2 pour into glasses and seal when cool4 #hdf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #f4 ,grape ,jelly4--,select grapes that are partially ripe1 as they make the prettiest jelly1 and to every eight pounds of fruit take a large cupful of water2 put them into a porcelain-lined kettle and boil until quite soft2 strain through a cloth4 ,measure the juice1 then measure and put away the same quantity of sugar4 ,let the juice boil half an hour1 then add the sugar and let it boil five or ten minutes longer4 ,all jellies to be good1 should have nearly all the boiling done before the sugar is added4 #g4 ,rhubarb and ,apple ,jelly4--,cut up your rhubarb and wash it2 put on the fire without any water at all4 ,take good sour apples1 pare and quarter and cook in a very little water4 ,strain the juice from both and put them on the stove to cook for fifteen minutes4 ,then add the heated sugar1 using three-fourths as much sugar as juice4 ,boil hard for twenty minutes1 turn into glasses and set in the sun1 if possible1 for half a day4 ,seal the next day4 #h4 ,spiced ,grape ,jelly4--,take grapes half ripe1 crush all the juice out well and strain4 ,take equal quantities of juice and sugar2 to each quart of juice add one-half teaspoonful of cloves and one tablespoonful cinnamon4 ,cook very hard for twenty minutes1 then remove from the stove and pour into glasses4 #i4 ,rhubarb ,jelly4--,after the rhubarb has been thoroughly washed and cut up in small pieces1 stew until tender in a preserving kettle4 ,strain through a jelly rag and flavor with extract of lemon4 ,put in enough to suit the taste4 ,to each pint of juice add a pound of sugar2 boil until it jellies on the skimmer1 then remove and place in glasses4 ,keep in a cool place4 #aj4 ,orange ,marmalade4--,cut the oranges in half2 remove the pulp with a spoon1 take one lemon to five oranges1 preparing the same way4 ,then cut the shells of the oranges in two1 scrape out the white lining and put the skins on to boil2 weigh the pulp1 take half as much sugar1 and simmer together fifteen minutes4 ,when the skins are transparent and tender1 take up1 putting several pieces together1 cut it quickly into the narrowest possible strips4 ,mix these with pulp and sugar2 cook until very thick4 ,put in glasses and then when cold1 seal4 #aa4 ,blackberry ,jam4--,take two quarts of blackberries1 one quart fine cooked apples1 two quarts of sugar1 boil these all together for twenty minutes4 ,this is very easily made and is very good4 #ab4 ,plum and ,apple ,jam4--,after canning plums1 there is often some left1 not enough to fill a can2 a very nice jam can be made of this by putting it through a sieve2 and adding the same quantity of good apples1 cooked4 ,sweeten to taste and put in a very little cinnamon and cloves4 ,cook an hour1 then tie up in jars when cold4 #ac4 ,tomato ,marmalade4--,pare and slice without wetting four pounds of unripe tomatoes1 ,give them a slow boil for several hours until a large portion of the water has evaporated2 add for each pound of tomatoes three-quarters of a pound of sugar and two sliced lemons4 ,boil for one hour longer4 ,,canning1 ,,pickling ,,and ,,preserving #hdg #ad4 ,raspberry ,jams4--,to three or four pounds of ripe red raspberries add an equal quantity of white sugar4 ,crush the whole well in a preserving kettle2 add one pint of currant juice and boil gently until it jellies upon a cold plate2 put into a small jar and cover with brandied paper4 ,tie over them a thick paper and keep in a dark1 cool1 dry place4 #ae4 ,strawberry ,jam1 with ,red ,currants4--,take four pounds of strawberries1 one pint of red currant juice1 and two pounds of sugar4 ,place in a porcelain kettle and boil the berries and currant juice first1 then add the sugar and boil up again1 skimming well4 ,put in jars1 cover with paraffin and keep in a cool place4 #af4 ,peach ,jelly4--,cook peaches and add a few kernels2 when done strain4 ,to one pint of peach liquor add one lemon and one pound of sugar4 ,dry and heat the sugar in a separate pan and let the peach liquor boil twenty minutes4 ,then add the sugar and boil a few minutes longer4 ,this is very nice4 #ag4 ,gooseberry ,jam4--,to one pound of pulped fruit1 add three-fourths pound of sugar4 ,stew the berries in a little water1 press through a coarse sieve or colander4 ,then place on the stove again and add sugar4 ,boil three-quarters of an hour1 stirring constantly4 ,pour in jars or jelly glasses4 #cdh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,candy ,,making ,,confectioners' ,,and ,,common ,,candy4 ,from the ,following ,recipes and ,formulae1 ,hundreds and ,even ,thousands of ,candies ,can ,be ,made4 ,candy ,making at ,home4--,the proverbial sweet-tooth is a characteristic of the ,american people4 ,hundreds of tons of candy are annually consumed1 and fortunes have been made in the business4 ,the range of price is from ten cents to a dollar a pound1 with some specially wrapped and boxed bon-bons exceeding the latter price1 not because of intrinsic excellence1 but because of the ornamental form in which they are presented4 ,cheap candies are adulterated and hence more or less detrimental to health4 ,good candies are not harmful1 unless eaten to excess4 ,delicious candy may be made at home at much less cost1 and some famous candies1 like the ,mary ,elizabeth and others1 had their beginnings in a home kitchen and grew into popular favor because of their known purity and uniform excellence4 ,the cost of ten one-pound boxes of candies is estimated at #a4ej when materials are bought in small quantities2 such candies1 placed on sale at church fairs1 bazars1 etc41 are sold at forty and fifty cents per box4 ,even at twenty-five cents a box there is a profit of ten cents on each box4 ,any girl can prepare bon-bons for a luncheon or a party at home1 if she is willing to take the trouble1--which is1 after all1 a pleasure to many4 ,she may save her own candy boxes and by getting a supply of paraffin paper1 fill them again with candies quite as good as those they originally contained2 or buy new boxes of the paper box manufacturers at two or three cents apiece4 ,a box of home-made candy makes a nice ,christmas or birthday gift4 ,boiling the ,sugar4--,confectioners recognize seven degrees in boiling sugar for candy1 only four of which1 however1 are practically important4 ,the first of these is the thread at about #bae degrees1 by the sugar thermometer1 when a short thin thread forms when thumb and forefinger are separated with a drop of syrup between them4 ,this passes very quickly into a second stage1 known as the large or long thread1 when it can be drawn out to a considerably greater length without breaking4 ,in a moment more it can be extended as far as the thumb and forefinger can be separated4 ,the next stage is the pearl1 shown when the surface of the syrup is covered with bubbles1 and is the stage at which much candy is made4 ,the blow and feather come next2 then the ball or fondant stage at #bce to #bde degrees2 this is the third important stage4 ,to discover when the boiling has progressed to this stage1 drop a little of the syrup on to ice water1 or dip the tips of the thumb and forefinger into ice water and then into the syrup and instantly into the ice water again with the syrup between4 ,one can use a small stick in the same way4 ,if the syrup can be rolled into a soft1 but not sticky ball1 it is in the soft ball stage2 half a minute more of boiling will convert it into the hard ball1 if tested in the same manner4 ,for fondant1 the soft ball is chosen4 ,the next is the crack or brittle stage1 at about #cjj degrees2 when testing as above the syrup remains dry and hard on the fingers4 ,this is the stage for candy that is to be pulled4 ,at the caramel stage the syrup begins to brown1 and must be quickly taken from the fire or it becomes burnt sugar2 dropped in water it crackles and snaps4 ,,candy ,,making #hdi ,making the ,fondant4--,fondant 7foundation7 is the basis of all ,french bon-bons1 so-called4 ,an endless number of varieties may be made from it in combination with other material4 ,there are two ways of preparing it4 ,the easiest and simplest way is to add to the white of an egg an equal bulk of cold water and a teaspoonful of vanilla2 beat until it froths1 then add1 gradually1 one pound or more1 of confectioners' ,,xxx sugar2 if the egg is large1 one and one-half pounds may be required4 ,ordinary sugar will not do4 ,add sugar until the mixture forms a stiff paste2 work this with a spoon until it is very smooth1 then put away in a cool place for at least twenty-four hours1 letting it stand in an earthen dish1 and cover with a doubled napkin wrung out of cold water4 ,french1 or ,boiled ,fondant4--,put into a porcelain lined kettle a pint of the best granulated cane sugar1 half a pint of cold water and a salt spoon of cream of tartar dissolved in warm water4 ,stir it till the sugar is dissolved and boil rapidly without stirring or moving the kettle4 ,without a sugar thermometer it is impossible to tell exactly how many minutes it should boil1 but usually in about ten minutes a little of the syrup dropped into cold water will form a soft waxy ball between the moistened fingers4 ,it should then be removed from the fire and put in a cool place until the hand can rest with comfort on the bottom of the kettle4 ,if too hot1 it will turn back to sugar2 if too cold1 it will not thicken properly4 ,in either case it is not spoiled1 try again2 add boiling water1 stir until dissolved1 and repeat the boiling4 ,a little experience makes one to seize the psychological moment when the syrup is in the right condition4 ,when the syrup has cooled to the degree indicated above1 begin to stir it1 using a long-handled wooden spoon4 ,it will turn milky at first1 then thick and white1 finally dry on the edge of the dish and get so stiff it is difficult to stir4 ,then take the mass out on a marble slab and knead as you would bread dough2 if you have no marble slab you may work it in the hands4 #cej ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,flavor and ,color4--,at this point add the flavoring4 ,make little holes in the fondant with the fingers and put in each a little of the flavoring1 working it through the mass4 ,the essential oils are better than extracts4 ,three or four drops of any of the oils will flavor a pound of fondant4 ,three cents worth would be sufficient for a number of pounds4 ,the flavor should not be strong4 ,about a teaspoonful of any extract will be sufficient4 ,if it is desirable to have two or more flavors1 divide the fondant into the required number of portions1 and have an assistant take up the kneading of each4 ,work the fondant until it is creamy4 ,the pure food laws discourage the use of colorings1 and it is difficult for the amateur to procure them in economical quantities4 ,cochineal can always be had and provides any number of shades of pink4 ,spinach heated over steam1 and the juice expressed1 gives a pretty green which is perfectly harmless4 ,work into the fondant as you used the flavoring oil or extract4 ,the above ingredients will make one pound of fondant1 all the beginners should undertake at one time4 ,it may be kept for some time by packing it in glass cans and sealing tightly4 ,the fondant should mellow for at least twenty-four hours before being used1 especially as centers for chocolate creams1 etc42 and these in turn should stand as long before being dipped4 ,it is also advisable to let the bon-bons stand a day at least before being wrapped and packed4 ,choose a dry1 clear1 quiet day to make fondant1 and do not attempt to work with it in wet weather2 it is very sensitive to atmospheric conditions4 ,making the ,bon-bons4--,after the fondant has stood the required interval it is ready to make up4 ,here comes in play the ingenuity of the candy maker in the employment of various accessories4 ,candied cherries1 candied violets and rose petals1 angelica1 dates1 figs1 hard jellies1 raisins1 white grapes1 crystallized ginger1 cocoanuts1 marshmallows1 nuts1 all are employed1 while chocolate is used in so many forms that it gives rise to an entire class of candies4 ,when ready to make up the bon-bons1 roll the fondant out evenly and cut in squares of equal size2 shape these with the fingers4 ,the hands must be frequently dipped into ice water and wiped dry1 but never greased4 ,roll the fondant into a ball2 while still in the hand1 press into the top an ,english walnut meat1 or whatever decoration is desired1 and lay on paraffin paper to harden4 ,another class is made by using a nut meat1 say a blanched almond or pecan meat1 a raisin1 etc41 as center1 and rolling the fondant round it4 ,the ball may be rolled in beaten white of egg and then in coarse white sugar4 ,by using various centers1 and ornamenting the tops differently a great variety of bon-bons may be made2 in fact1 hundreds or even thousands can be worked out by changing the flavor1 nuts1 coloring1 etc4 ,chocolate ,candies4--,if the ,american girl had to be restricted to one class of candies1 there would be little doubt she would profess a preference for those prepared with chocolate4 ,,candy ,,making #hea ,chocolate ,creams4--,to make chocolate creams1 roll the fondant into balls of uniform size2 let them stand on paraffin paper twenty-four hours or more4 ,also coat nut meats1 raisins1 candied cherries1 etc41 with fondant4 ,in making a small quantity of chocolate dipped candies1 get a small bowl that will fit into the top of the teakettle2 into this cut half a pound of unsweetened chocolate and a lump of paraffin as large as a black walnut1 and let them melt2 when smooth and well mixed let cool a little1 and then set on a hot soapstone4 ,have ready a colander and a long darning needle4 ,cover the bottom of the colander with paraffin paper1 stick the point of the needle into the piece to be dipped1 immerse in the melted chocolate1 let it drip a moment1 then push the eye of the needle through one of the holes in the colander1 reach the other hand under and pull out the needle4 ,there then remains no disfiguring hole in the bottom of the cream4 ,when the colander is filled1 lift the paper very1 very carefully1 and put in a cool place to harden4 ,unless the colander must be used again it is best to let the creams stand in it to harden4 ,nut meats1 white grapes1 candied cherries and the like1 may be dipped in the melted chocolates and coated like the creams4 ,if the chocolate gets too thick1 thin it with a little olive oil or unsalted butter2 not with water which will make it grain4 ,chocolate ,creams4 ,no4 #b4--,put two cups of granulated sugar into half a cup of sweet cream4 ,boil five minutes from the time it begins to boil hard4 ,set the pan into cold water and stir in the flavoring1 a teaspoonful of vanilla1 usually4 ,stir until the candy is so stiff that stirring is difficult2 drop from a spoon on waxed paper2 as it hardens1 mould into balls1 and dip in chocolate as above4 ,chocolate ,candy1 ,plain4--,melt a square of unsweetened chocolate and stir into plain fondant1 flavoring generously with vanilla4 ,chocolate ,caramels4--,put together over the fire one cup of molasses and two teacupfuls of sugar4 ,add a quarter of a pound of grated chocolate and a piece of butter the size of an egg4 ,boil1 without stirring1 fifteen to twenty minutes2 pour into flat buttered dishes to a depth of one-third of an inch1 and when nearly cold cut into squares4 ,wrap each in a square of paraffin paper4 ,chocolate ,nut ,caramels4--,boil together a cup of molasses1 a cup of sugar and half a cup of sweet milk until a little hardens in cold water4 ,cut into it a piece of butter the size of an egg and add a cup of chopped nuts4 ,proceed as above4 ,chocolate ,fudge4--,put into a porcelain lined pan two cups of granulated sugar1 four sections of unsweetened chocolate1 grated1 one cup of milk and two rounded tablespoonfuls of butter4 ,cook1 stirring constantly1 for twenty minutes4 ,dip out a little of the mixture1 put on a cold plate1 and if it is done it will form a soft pliable paste4 ,flavor generously with vanilla1 beat hard for a few minutes1 then turn into buttered pans and cut into squares while warm4 #heb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,chocolate ,,candies4 ,cocoanut ,cream ,bars4--,boil three pounds of granulated sugar1 one cup of cold water and half a teaspoonful of cream of tartar until thick--or in the ball stage4 ,let cool slightly1 then beat until creamy4 ,have ready a large cocoanut1 grated2 mix and stir well1 then pour into shallow tins covered with buttered paper4 ,when cold1 cut into bars4 ,let stand a day or two before using4 ,cocoanut ,caramels4--,three pounds of granulated sugar1 one cup of milk1 a tablespoonful of butter and two teaspoonfuls of lemon extract4 ,put into a kettle1 stir till dissolved2 add one grated cocoanut and boil to the pearl stage4 ,pour into buttered pans1 after it has cooled a little mark off into squares1 and when cold break apart4 ,use when quite fresh4 ,cocoanut ,snow ,balls4--,knead dessicated cocoanut into fondant2 make into balls1 and roll in grated cocoanut4 ,dessicated cocoanut may be used but is not as good as grated cocoanut4 ,,maple ,,candies4 ,maple ,creams4--,beat thoroughly one cup of the best maple syrup and the while of one egg4 ,with ,,xxx confectioners' sugar1 make it into a stiff fondant or paste4 ,use as the centers for bon-bons1 or make into balls to be dipped into chocolate4 ,maple ,creams ,no4 #b4--,to two pounds of maple sugar add a cup of water and a quarter teaspoonful cream of tartar4 ,shave the sugar1 and stir till dissolved4 ,boil without stirring to the soft ball stage2 let stand in the kettle until cool1 not cold2 beat until creamy and pour into a shallow buttered pan4 ,maple ,balls4--,boil without stirring1 two cups of shaved maple sugar and a cup of water4 ,at the hard ball stage add a heaping tablespoonful of good butter4 ,beat till creamy4 ,as soon as it can be handled form into balls and press the half of an ,english walnut or pecan on one side4 ,,wafers4--,to make wafers1 boil without stirring two cups of granulated sugar1 a half cup of water4 ,when it will spin a thread set the kettle in cold water and beat till creamy4 ,flavor with peppermint1 wintergreen1 cinnamon1 or any flavor you choose4 ,squeeze through a pastry tube upon paraffin paper in quantities that will spread to the size of a quarter dollar4 ,chocolate ,peppermint ,wafers4--,take some of the fondant prepared as above1 flavor rather strongly with peppermint and dip in sweet chocolate4 ,,molasses ,,candies4--,nothing pleases children more than a candy pull4 ,turn them loose in the kitchen and let them make molasses taffy4 ,molasses ,taffy4--,boil a cup of good ,porto ,rico molasses1 a cup of brown sugar and a piece of butter the size of an egg until a little will harden1 in cold water4 ,cool on buttered plates1 and as soon as it can be handled grease the fingers and pull till hard and light colored4 ,to prevent boiling over1 grease the edge of the pan or kettle in which it is boiled4 ,,candy ,,making #hec ,molasses ,taffy ,no4 #b4--;,four cups of sugar1 two of molasses1 half a cup of vinegar4 ,boil till it hardens in cold water1 then add a tablespoonful of soda dissolved in a little water4 ,pour into buttered dishes and pull when sufficiently cool to handle4 ,butter ,scotch4--,one cup of each of sugar and molasses1 half a cup of vinegar1 one tablespoonful of butter and a quarter teaspoonful of soda4 ,nougat4--,nuts intended for nougat should be blanched1 skinned and dried4 ,melt in a porcelain lined vessel1 one pound of fine white sugar with two tablespoonfuls of water1 stirring continually with a wooden spoon4 ,heat the nuts in the oven1 after chopping them1 add to the syrup1 and stir for five minutes4 ,remove from the fire and add a little grated lemon rind4 ,oil a flat pan2 place it in a warm place on the range and pour the candy into it4 ,when brown1 turn out of the mould1 cut in cubes and wrap in oiled paper4 ,nut ,bars4--,chop any kind of nutmeats you prefer1 or a mixture of nuts1 moderately fine4 ,butter a shallow pan and spread the nuts evenly over the bottom4 ,boil one pound of granulated sugar with half a cup of water and a pinch of cream of tartar till thick1 but not too brittle4 ,pour over the nuts and set aside to cool4 ,when it begins to harden mark into bars with a sharp knife4 ,let stand several days1 when it becomes soft and delicious4 ,nut ,loaf4--,chop nutmeats into small pieces and work into fondant4 ,make into a roll1 and after standing a day or two1 cut into slices4 ,chopped dates1 figs and raisins may be used in the same way4 ,peanut ,candy4--,carefully remove the shells and brown skins from roasted peanuts4 ,put them an inch thick in a buttered pan4 ,boil a pound of crushed loaf sugar with three gills of water and a salt spoon of cream of tartar 7to prevent graining7 dissolved in water1 to the caramel stage4 ,the instant the sugar reaches that point1 shown by its beginning to brown1 it must be removed from the fire and the pan set in cold water to check the boiling2 then pour over the nuts4 ,pop ,corn ,candy4--,boil two cups of sugar1 two tablespoonfuls of butter and a cup of water until it threads4 ,stir in four quarts of nice popped corn1 rejecting all hard kernels1 take from the fire and stir till cool4 ,make into balls4 ,popcorn ,baskets4--,prepare the corn as above1 instead of making into balls1 butter the bottoms of tumblers and press the candy around them to form little baskets1 in which ice cream may be served or which may be filled with candies4 ,sour ,drops4--,strain the juice of three or four large lemons into a bowl1 and stir in powdered loaf sugar till it is quite thick4 ,put into a pan and let boil five minutes1 stirring constantly4 ,drop from the end of a spoon upon writing paper1 and when dry keep in tin cannisters4 ,tartaric acid is generally used by commercial candy makers1 but is much more injurious to health4 #hed ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,crystallized ,fruits4--,other ,candies4--,boil two cups of granulated sugar with two-thirds of a cup of water until it hardens in cold water1 do not stir4 ,when it is brittle without being sticky1 it is ready to use4 ,dip the fruit to be candied1 sections of oranges1 white grapes1 cherries1 squares of pineapple1 etc41 into this1 and lay on paraffin paper4 ,dip a second time after the first has hardened1 to ensure a good coat4 ,use the same rule for the syrup to glace nuts4 ,cream ,dates4--,remove the stones from nice dates4 ,replace them with the roll of flavored fondant4 ,or roll a blanched almond in fondant and stuff the date with it4 ,hoarhound ,candy4--,boil the hoarhound in a little water till the strength is extracted4 ,make a sugar syrup1 adding the hoarhound to it2 let it boil up and stir against the sides of the pan until it thickens4 ,pour out on paraffin paper dusted with fine sugar1 and cut into squares4 ,marshmallows4--,dissolve over a slow fire eight ounces of best gum arabic in three gills of water4 ,boil one ounce of marshmallow roots in a little water for half an hour4 ,strain1 and boil down4 ,put this and the gum arabic solution with half a pound of loaf sugar1 let it cook slowly till it makes a paste that can be rolled between the fingers to the soft ball stage4 ,then add the beaten whites of two eggs2 when well mixed pour in a pan which should be lined with white paper1 with enough projecting over the sides so that as the mixture cools it can be lifted out and cut in cups with a sharp knife1 then rolled in powdered sugar4 ,marrons ,glaces4--,remove the shells from a quart of large ,italian or ,french chestnuts4 ,let stand fifteen minutes in boiling water4 ,drain2 rub off the skin2 cover again with boiling water and simmer gently half an hour or till tender1 but not soft4 ,drain in a sieve4 ,boil together one cup of granulated sugar and one cup of water2 add the nuts and simmer until they begin to look clear4 ,make another syrup of one pound of granulated sugar and one cup of water2 boil till it will spin a thread1 add a teaspoonful of lemon juice and set aside till it cools a little2 then beat till it begins to turn white4 ,set in a basin of hot water1 flavor with vanilla1 and when melted to a syrup1 dip each nut4 ,when coated1 lay on paraffin paper to dry4 ,these sugared chestnuts are highly esteemed as a sweetmeat and are expensive to buy4 ,stick ,candy4--,three pounds of granulated sugar1 two cups of water1 one teaspoonful of cream of tartar dissolved in a little warm water4 ,stir over the fire till the sugar is dissolved2 cover the kettle while the syrup is boiling and skim carefully a few drops4 ,when it will harden in cold water1 take from the fire and add the flavoring and coloring1 then pour on well buttered plates4 ,when cool1 pull1 and make into sticks or mark off into squares4 ,,candy ,,making #hee ,school ,girl's ,delight4--,two cups of white sugar1 three-fourths cup of golden color corn syrup and a quarter cup of water4 ,put into a granite sauce pan and boil till a little will crisp in cold water4 ,beat the whites of two eggs very stiff in a large bowl2 pour the syrup very slowly into the bowl1 beating the while1 and beat and stir until it begins to harden4 ,then add one teaspoonful of vanilla1 half a cup of chopped nutmeats1 and five cents worth of dates1 cut up with the scissors4 ,pour upon oiled paper in a flat pan and cut in squares4 ,those who eat this candy will ask to have it made again4 ,a ,few ,hints4--,many candy makers consider coffee ,a sugar1 better than the granulated1 as being purer4 ,choose a sugar that is dry1 uniform in quality and with hard1 sparkling crystals4 ,cane sugar is greatly to be preferred over beet sugar4 ,when you can1 let the sugar and water stand together for some time4 ,the syrup may be stirred until it reaches the boiling point1 but not afterward4 ,unless otherwise specified1 cook over a hot fire4 ,the syrup passes quickly from one degree to another and must be tested often and carefully4 ,cream of tartar must be dissolved in a little warm water before being put into the syrup4 ,so also must soda4 ,if you use nuts1 be careful to remove every particle of shell and skin before putting them into the syrup4 ,almonds are blanched by letting them stand in boiling water for a few minutes and then nipping off the skins between the fingers4 ,they should be warmed in the oven before being put into the syrup4 ,dessicated cocoanut should be steamed a few minutes before being used2 put in a dish in a colander over boiling water4 ,use the fresh cocoanut if you can get it4 ,bonbons made of fondant are probably the easiest form of candy making for the amateur to attempt1 and the most interesting on account of the variety possible through the use of other materials in combination4 #heh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,,over ,,three ,,hundred ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes ,a ,,gold ,,mine ,,of ,,information ,,for ,,progressive ,,housewives ,,housekeepers' ,,alphabet4 ,apples4--,keep in a dry place1 as cool as possible1 without freezing4 ,brooms4--,hang in the cellarway to keep soft and pliant4 ,cranberries4--,keep under water in cellar2 change water monthly4 ,dish of hot water set in oven prevents cake from scorching4 ,economize health1 time1 and means and you will never beg4 ,flour4--,keep cool1 dry and securely covered4 ,glass4--,clean with a quart of water mixed with a tablespoonful of ammonia4 ,herbs4--,gather when beginning to blossom2 keep in paper sacks4 ,ink ,stains4--,wet with spirits of turpentine2 after three hours1 rub well4 ,jars4--,to prevent1 coax husband to your will rather than order him4 ,keep an account of all supplies with cost and date when purchased4 ,love lightens labor4 ,money4--,count carefully when you receive change4 ,nutmegs4--,prick with a pin and if good oil will run out4 ,orange and ,lemon ,peel4--,dry1 pound and keep in corked bottles4 ,parsnips4--,keep in ground until spring4 ,quicksilver and white of an egg destroys bedbugs4 ,rice4--,select the large1 with a clear fresh look2 old rice may have insects4 ,sugar4--,for family use1 the granulated is the best4 ,tea4--,equal parts ,japan and green are as good as ,english breakfast4 ,use a cement made of ashes1 salt and water for cracks in stove4 ,variety is the best culinary spice4 ,watch your back yard for dirt and bones4 ,xantippe was a scold4 ,don't imitate her4 ,youth is best preserved by a cheerful temper4 ,zinc lined sinks are better than wooden ones4 ,regulate the clock by your husbands watch1 and in all apportionment of time remember the ,giver4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #heg #a4 ,charcoal to ,prevent ,rust4--,charcoal absorbs all dampness1 for which reason it should be kept in boxes with silverware to prevent rust4 #b4 ,a ,needle ,holder4--,a guest of ours kept all her needles in a bottle in which was a pinch or two of emery4 ,she said that it keeps them always bright and free from rust1 and she finds it much easier to pick out the needle she wants from the bottle than from a tray4 #c4 ,care of a ,scrubbing ,brush4--,scrubbing brushes should never be put away with their bristles upward1 for thus the water would soak into the wooden part and the bristles would soon become loose4 #d4 ,in ,case of ,sickness4--,in our home1 when hot cloths are needed wet ones are put in a steamer1 and water kept boiling underneath4 ,in this way the cloths are more easily handled and can be applied as hot as needed4 #e4 ,to ,tighten ,cane-,seated ,chair ,bottoms4--,cane-seated chair bottoms that have sagged may be made as tight as ever by washing them with hot water and leaving them to dry in the open air4 #f4 ,for ,chilblains4--,to relieve the chilblains bathe the feet in warm water at night1 then rub them with castor oil4 ,this method will cure very bad cases4 #g4 ,paint1 ,smoked by ,kerosene ,lamps4--,paint that has been smoked by kerosene lamps may be cleaned with kerosene1 which can afterward be rubbed off with a clean brush4 #h4 ,a ,use for ,sacks4--,save all salt and sugar sacks2 wash and boil them and they can be put to various uses4 ,salt sacks are nice to strain jellies through2 are also nice to bake veal or beef loaf in4 ,sugar sacks make nice dish-towels4 #i4 ,soap ,with ,stove ,blacking4--,use a half bar of laundry soap1 and one cake of blacking4 ,put in an old kettle with three quarts of water4 ,boil down until thick4 ,this will last a year4 #aj4 ,to ,remove ,white ,spots from ,tables4--,wring cloths out of very hot water1 lay them over spot and remove quickly4 ,repeat if necessary4 ,when dry1 rub the furniture with some of the good polish4 #aa4 ,to ,clean ,mirrors4--,to clean a ,french mirror which has grown dull1 rub with a cloth soaked in alcohol2 follow this by rubbing with a dry cloth4 ,the dullness will vanish1 and the mirror will look like new4 ,this method is used for cut glass with excellent result4 #ab4 ,to ,whiten ,linen4--,if you want your table linen to last do not use bleaching preparations4 ,use only clean soap and soft water4 ,if the water is not soft1 add a little ammonia4 #ac4 ,velveteen for ,polishing ,cloths4--,old pieces of velveteen that have served their original purpose should be saved for polishing cloths4 ,they will answer perfectly the purpose of chamois and save buying anything fresh4 ,when soiled the cloths may be washed in soapy water and dried in the open air4 #heh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ad4 ,for ,clearing ,vinegar4--,should your home-made vinegar refuse to settle1 try this3 ,to each gallon stir in a half pint of fresh milk and let stand undisturbed for twenty-four hours4 ,the milk will form a curd at the bottom and all the dregs will settle with it1 leaving the vinegar clear4 ,pour off very carefully4 #ae4 ,uses for ,old ,velvet4--,a bit of velvet is a fine polisher for brass4 ,it quickly removes the dust from woodwork1 or shoes soiled from walking which do not need reblacking4 ,for dusting a felt hat there is nothing better than a piece of chiffon velvet4 ,it is also good to keep the bottom of a silk skirt free from the dirt4 ,one housekeeper even uses a big piece of old velvet to rub her stove to a high polish after it has been blackened4 #af4 ,removing ,warts4--,warts can be removed permanently and safely by an application of a salve made by mixing common table salt into a yolk of an egg4 ,change the application daily1 and within the week they will all drop out4 #ag4 ,to ,save ,time by ,sewing4--,when sewing on plain garments1 cut out several garments at a time1 and save time by stitching all the straight seams1 then doing all the basting1 etc4 #ah4 ,to ,remove ,stains from ,blankets4--,stains on blankets and other woolen materials may be removed by using a mixture of equal parts of glycerin and a yolk of an egg4 ,spread it on the stain1 let it stay for half an hour or more1 then wash out4 #ai4 ,burn from ,acid or ,lye4--,in case of a burn with carbolic acid or lye1 the speedy application of sweet oil or olive oil will give almost instant relief4 #bj4 ,to ,wash ,laces4--,to wash delicate or tender laces put the lace in a fruit jar with shavings of some good soap1 cover with warm water1 let soak for awhile then shake1 using if necessary several waters1 then rinse in same manner1 spread between pieces of muslin and roll up on a bottle or jar1 and leave to dry4 ,they will not be torn in this way and will look like new4 #ba4 ,for ,cut or ,bruise4--,bind sugar and turpentine on the wound or bruise at once4 ,the healing properties of this simple remedy cannot be surpassed4 #bb4 ,lemons2 ,how to ,obtain ,more ,juice4--,lemons placed in a moderately hot oven1 for a few minutes will yield a greater quantity of juice than if used in the ordinary way4 #bc4 ,whipping ,cream4--,if cream does not whip well1 add to it the white of an egg1 and the result will be very satisfactory4 #bd4 ,to ,clean ,lamp ,burners4--,to remove the black gummy coating which sometimes comes on the brass parts of lamp burners1 moisten the cloth with common household ammonia1 rub it on sapolio1 and apply it to the coated surface with the aid of a little elbow grease4 ,a bright brassy surface will soon appear4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hei #be4 ,to ,preserve ,hot ,water ,bottle4--,fill with air1 cork tightly1 and hang in a cool dry place4 ,this keeps the walls of the bottle from coming in contact with each other and prevents deterioration and decay4 #bf4 ,sweep ,stairs with ,paint ,brush4--,my mother uses a paint brush with long bristles for sweeping her stairs4 ,with its use the work is more quickly and thoroughly done than by the old way1 because the bristles reach every corner and crack as a cloth cannot do4 #bg4 ,washing ,hair ,brushes4--,to wash hair brushes take a piece of washing soda1 dissolve it in warm water1 and stand the brush in it1 taking care that the water covers only the bristles4 ,it will almost instantly become clean and white4 ,place it in the air to dry1 bristles downward1 and it will be as firm as a new brush4 #bh4 ,loops on ,towels4--,always have a loop on each end of the kitchen towel1 where a roller is not used4 ,otherwise all the soil and the wear come on the lower end4 #bi4 ,changing ,pillow ,slips4--,to change pillow slips without scattering the feathers all over the house1 sew up the clean tick1 all except a space of about twelve inches4 ,take the full pillow unopened and baste one side of the empty one to the full one4 ,then with a knife slit open the seam of the pillow1 the twelve-inch space4 ,quickly baste the other sides together so they will not come apart easily4 ,then slowly push the feathers into the clean and empty tick1 and when finished undo the basting and sew tightly4 ,soak the soiled ticks in cold water immediately to remove remaining feathers4 #cj4 ,use of ,old ,linen ,collars4--,cut them up into narrow strips and use them for gas-lighting instead of using wax tapers4 ,they make a steady flame and do not drip grease4 #ca4 ,discarded ,toys4--,my baby came in the other day hugging to his breast a toy tin goat4 ,it was evidently one of the discarded playthings of a neighbor's child4 ,on inquiry ,i found that the toy had been given to my boy1 and he has taken so much pleasure in this castoff plaything that ,i have been saving his old toys and passing them on to other children of the neighborhood4 ,i have discovered that in their baby hearts these are as good as new1 because they have never played with them4 ,it is nothing to them that they are not just out of the store4 #cb4 ,to ,clean ,silver4--,try curdled milk for cleaning your silverware4 ,let the silver stand for several hours in the milk1 and you will be surprised at the result4 #cc4 ,removing ,stains4--,damp salt will remove egg stains from silver and tea stains from cups4 #cd4 ,to ,keep ,free from ,mould4--,jelly and jam can be kept entirely free from mould by pouring a thin layer of melted paraffin on top4 ,this paraffin can be saved when the jelly is taken from the glass and used the next season so the cost is very small4 #hfj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ce4 ,hanging ,out ,clothes4--,the other day ,i came across a peculiar clothes bar4 ,it was the same as any other1 except that the crossbars had been removed1 and for them ropes had been substituted4 ,the owner told me she had had her husband fix it for her the previous winter when she was bothered with salt rheum4 ,i hang up all the baby's little things1 fastening them with clothespins1 right here in the house where it is warm1 she explained4 ,then it is but the work of a moment to take the whole thing out of doors1 and there is no fishing around for the tiny things when my hands are so cold they feel as though they would drop off4 #cf4 ,a ,fine ,cutting ,board4--,i measured the top of my kitchen cabinet1 and had a piece of zinc cut to fit it1 allowing an inch for turning over the edges4 ,my husband tacked it on1 and ,i can cut meat and bread or anything on it1 without harming it in the least1 besides using it as a moulding board4 #cg4 ,convenient ,place for ,stiletto4--,it will be found a great convenience to have the stiletto tied to the embroidery hoop by a ribbon about a foot long1 when that little instrument is necessary for the work in hand4 #ch4 ,cleaning ,paint and ,varnish4--,many housekeepers have been annoyed by finding their paint and varnish brushes dry and hard4 ,to soften them1 heat to the boiling water point some good cider vinegar1 immerse your brushes and allow them to simmer in it for a few minutes1 then wash out in strong soapsuds and your brushes will be soft and pliable4 #ci4 ,how to ,keep ,cookies from ,burning4--,to keep cookies from burning on the bottom1 turn the baking pan upside down and bake on the bottom of the pan4 #dj4 ,non-,sticking ,cake ,tins4--,cake layers will not stick in cooking if a little meal is scorched on the cake tins and rubbed off with paper4 #da4 ,to ,clean ,sieve4--,hold a sieve which has been used for straining oatmeal1 tomatoes1 fruit1 etc41 at once under the faucet1 or shake it in enough water to cover it1 then slap it1 and it is easily cleaned2 if it dries first it is almost impossible to get it clean even by more time and effort4 #db4 ,washing ,clothes4--,after the clothes have been soaked a while to loosen the dirt1 spread on washboard1 soap1 and then rub with a common scrub brush4 ,the dirt comes out easier and with much less wear on the clothes4 ,even when the washing machine is used1 this is a help for the wrist bands that are not quite clean4 #dc4 ,discoveries4--,when old clothes1 like worn-out aprons or waists or linings come to hand1 and are absolutely good for nothing else1 cut them into small pieces1 say eight or twelve inches square1 some larger1 and put them into a bag or box easily accessible4 ,then when something is spilled over on stove or floor1 or mess of any kind is made1 use these bits for cleaning up and drop them into the fire4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hfa #dd4 ,to ,stretch ,curtains4--,take curtains while wet and put on a curtain rod2 also put a heavy rod as a weight on the lower hem4 ,hang one on curtain at a time at an open window and stretch the desired width4 #de4 ,cleaning ,windows in the ,winter4--,it is a hard task in the winter time to wash windows in the old way1 but if it is very cold1 windows can be cleaned by using ,bon ,ami1 ,the same is useful for cleaning bright pieces on stoves4 #df4 ,how to ,kill ,black ,ants4--,a request for information as to how to rid plants and trees of black ants1 which was received at the ,pennsylvania department of agriculture's division of zoology1 elicited the following from ,prof4 ,h4 ,a4 ,surface1 ,state ,zoologist4 ,you can do this by finding the nesting places of the pests and making holes into the interior of them with a sharpened stick like a broom handle and pouring into each hole a half tea cup of carbon bisulphide4 ,fill the hole with earth and cover with a wet cloth or blanket to keep down the fumes and the ants will be destroyed at once4 ,this is the best possible method for destroying ants of any kind4 #dg4 ,washing ,windows4--,it is better to wash windows on a cloudy day or when the sun is not shining directly on them4 ,before washing1 dust them thoroughly inside and out1 then wash the woodwork without touching the glass4 ,for the glass use warm water1 to which add a tablespoonful of kerosene to each pailful of water used4 ,dry with a cloth or chamois skin1 wrung very dry2 then polish with a soft cloth or soft old newspapers4 #dh4 ,home-made ,soap ,shaker4--,a baking powder can with holes punctured in both cover and bottom1 makes a fine soap shaker4 ,put all the small scraps of soap in this1 and when you wash dishes1 just put box and all in your dishpan and shake about4 ,you will have a nice suds and no soap rubbing off on the dishes4 #di4 ,cleaning ,rugs4--,when cleaning rugs first lay them out straight and brush with a stiff dry scrubbing brush4 ,you will be surprised at the amount of dirt that is loosened and comes out in this way4 #ej4 ,clean ,leather ,furniture4--,a good way to clean leather furniture is to add a little vinegar to some warm water and wash the leather1 using a clean soft cloth4 ,wipe with a dry cloth4 ,to restore the polish1 mix two teaspoonfuls of turpentine with the whites of two eggs2 beat a little and apply with a soft flannel cloth4 ,dry with another cloth and rub well4 #ea4 ,ironing ,board1 ,conveniences for4--,try tacking a pocket on the under side of your ironing board to keep your holder1 stand and sheet of sand paper in4 #eb4 ,clean ,gilt ,furniture4--,gilt furniture can be cleaned with sifted whiting made into a cream with alcohol4 ,cover a small space at a time and rub off before it hardens4 ,to clean brass fixtures rub them with cut lemon and then wash off in hot water4 #hfb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ec4 ,for ,tufted ,furniture4--,for tufted furniture use a bicycle pump to remove dust4 ,garments to be stored for the summer months should first be aired well on a bright breezy day4 ,brush thoroughly and shake free of dust4 ,do not leave clothing out in the air after three o'clock in the afternoon1 as from that time until dark all sorts of insects are seeking their beds4 ,a trunk or box that has been thoroughly cleaned and sunned and then lined with fresh newspapers will prove an ideal place in which to store winter clothing4 ,sprinkle each layer with cloves and tuck newspapers well around them1 moths detest printer's ink4 #ed4 ,clean ,linoleum4--,to clean linoleum add one cupful of beeswax1 shaved fine1 to two cupfuls of turpentine and set on the back of the stove to melt4 ,when cool it will be thick and ready for use4 ,first thoroughly clean the linoleum and then apply the paste with a soft cloth4 ,rub in well1 then polish with a dry cloth1 preferably flannel4 ,linoleum treated in this manner will look like new4 #ee4 ,for ,broken ,needles4--,a receptacle for broken needles in her work basket would be a boon to any woman1 and this one which ,i am about to describe is very easily made1 takes up little space and is really very convenient1 when one is busy sewing and dislikes to get up to take care of the dangerous bits of steel4 ,take a little two dram bottle 7homeopathic style71 crochet for it a snug covering made of embroidery silk or silkaline1 crocheting it tightly and covering the bottle completely1 using some bright color if desired4 ,when you break a needle just slip the pieces right through the meshes of silk into the bottle2 they will go in easily1 but the holes will close up after them1 retaining them in safety till the receptacle is full4 #ef4 ,how to ,carry ,house ,key4--,the pocketless woman often finds it troublesome to carry a key1 especially the house key1 when she goes out4 ,if an old-fashioned split metal ring can be found1 use it to connect the key to be carried to the circular end of a strong1 sure acting safety pin1 not necessarily of the largest size4 ,if such a ring cannot be found1 fasten pin and key together with a bit of fine wire1 string or thread will be sure to break just at the wrong time4 ,then the pin may be fastened to the inside of the jacket or slipped inside of the shirtwaist band pinned to the undergarment1 or attached to the skirtband and allowed to hang down outside4 #eg4 ,a ,sewing ,room ,hint4--,thread will not become knotted so often if the newly-cut end is put into the needle instead of the other end1 which is already broken4 #eh4 ,convenient ,addition to ,kitchen4--,one of the most highly-prized helps in our kitchen is a bird cage hook1 one which can be hung on a nail1 and thus easily changed from place to place4 ,on this when placed over the sink1 ,i hang macaroni1 greens1 etc41 to drain2 and when placed over the kitchen table1 it is an ideal arrangement for holding the jelly bag4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hfc #ei4 ,to ,remove ,candle ,grease4--,a simple way to remove candle grease is to scrape off all that will come off in that way1 lay over the spot a piece of heavy brown wrapping paper 7butcher's paper7 and press with a very hot iron4 #fj4 ,using ,silk on the ,machine4--,when sewing on the machine with silk1 it often unwinds and twists around the spool spindle in a very trying manner4 ,to avoid this make a hole in a small piece of felt and slip it on the spindle before the silk is put on4 #fa4 ,a ,shoe ,cover4--,when packing my trunk for a journey1 ,i have found it to be a good scheme to use my stockings for shoe covers1 this saves the added bulk of paper1 and the shoes will be found less liable to muss up other things if protected by this clean and handy stocking covering4 ,a stocking occupies practically no room when drawn over a shoe1 and the two together will be found quite handy to tuck into chinks into which they alone can fall4 #fb4 ,to ,press ,skirts4--,an easy way to press skirts is to use a sheet of paper in place of a cloth2 lay the folds1 or plaits and in place of ironing over a wet cloth take a sheet of common magazine paper lay it on the goods and iron4 ,this presses the skirt very well and keeps the shine off and will1 ,i think1 give more satisfaction than if pressed with a damp cloth or ironed on the wrong side4 #fc4 ,how to ,attach ,holders to ,kitchen ,apron4--,pin two holders with long tape at each side of the apron when cooking4 ,they are convenient for handling hot kettles or dishes4 #fd4 ,to ,pack ,music4--,an excellent place in which to pack away sheets of music that are not in constant use is a large box fitted with a hinged cover and upholstered in cretonne1 after the manner of shirtwaist boxes so much in vogue4 ,such a box is kept in the hallway of a small flat1 where room is at a premium4 ,the music cabinet was full to overflowing and there was no closet shelf that could be utilized1 as so often happens in an ordinary house4 ,an unused shirtwaist box was suggested and has been found to answer every purpose1 besides providing an extra seat when such a seat was desirable4 ,the box seems to fit in as an article of furnishing and the reason for its being there would never be asked4 #fe4 ,pie ,crust1 ,how to ,bake4--,bake empty pie crusts on the outside of the tin1 instead of the inside1 and they won't shrink4 #ff4 ,let the ,poison ,bottle ,tinkle4--,a wise house mother with half a dozen little folk needing all sorts of medicines and medical applications1 has purchased in a toy shop a handful of little bells1 and when a bottle containing poison is added to the medicine closet it is adorned with a bell tied around its neck with a narrow ribbon4 ,no danger with the bottle thus equipped of taking by mistake1 in the dark1 the dangerous medicine4 ,the moment the poison bottle is touched the little bell tinkles its warning4 #hfd ,,mothers' ,,remedies #fg4 ,a ,new ,night ,lamp4--,mothers who have timid little ones will appreciate the new night lamp1 the apparatus of which may be carried to the country in a trunk or handbag4 ,this apparatus consists of a small wooden float through which passes a tiny wick4 ,an ordinary china teacup is half filled with cottonseed oil1 the little floating wick placed in this1 and a match touched to the upright wick4 ,while the sides of the cup prevent thc direct light of the flame being visible to the person in bed1 a pleasant dim light is cast over the room4 #fh4 ,time ,saved in ,sewing4--,in a family of small children there are a great many buttonholes to be made4 ,a quick way to make them in the everyday underwear1 is on the sewing machine4 ,sew back and forth1 leaving a small space in the center1 three or four times where the buttonhole is wanted1 and cut in the space left1 being careful not to cut the stitching4 ,in making little dresses1 or slips after the skirts are sewed up1 attach the gatherer to the machine and gather the top and bottom of sleeves and skirt4 ,in this way work is quickly done4 #fi4 ,stews and ,hash1 ,how to ,make4--,stews and hash made of fresh meat or round steak instead of scraps1 are delicious4 ,when the steak is to be used without being ground1 select only tender1 young1 pinkish pieces2 otherwise it will be tough in spite of prolonged cooking4 #gj4 ,dusters4--,another good idea about dusters4 ,do not use anything that comes handy1 but get squares of five-cent cheese cloth or silkoline1 fold a neat hem1 and whip it nicely around1 then turn and go back the other way4 ,these materials are the best one can use1 as they do not leave lint behind4 ,always wash the dusters after the sweeping day4 ,no one can do clean work with soiled tools2 besides dusters ruin the hands4 #ga4 ,broom ,bags4--,good material for a broom bag or cover is old gauze underwear4 ,the goods takes up dust very readily1 and is easily rinsed out2 or a piece can be thrown away without waste4 #gb4 ,to ,settle ,coffee4--,an economical and satisfactory way to settle coffee is as follows3 ,beat one egg well with an egg beater and pour over one pound of freshly-ground coffee1 mix very thoroughly and no trace of dampness then remains4 ,the coffee may then be put away as usual1 and when used it will be found as clear as amber4 #gc4 ,stocking ,tops for ,convenient ,holders4--,for soft1 convenient holders use old stocking tops4 ,take two thicknesses1 cut in squares1 bind all around with some bias pieces left from calico dresses and sew a brass ring on one corner4 #gd4 ,hat ,hangers4--,it is often convenient to hang up hats1 even ,sunday-go-to-meeting ones4 ,to make sure that everyone will stay hung up1 and not fall to the floor to be soiled or crushed under foot1 sew a loop of narrow ribbon or elastic braid or even shoestring1 to the middle of the lining1 making the loop long enough so that it will reach to the edge of the hat crown when the loop is pulled out4 ,this can be done and passed over hook or nail or peg1 and the hat hung over it1 and even if the hat gets a hard knock1 it's a case of sure on every time4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hfe #ge4 ,to ,freshen ,bread4--,to freshen bread pour cold water all over the loaf1 drain quickly1 and place in the oven4 ,when the outside is dry and hot remove the loaf and it can scarcely be detected from a new one4 #gf4 ,renewing ,wringer ,rollers4--,a neighbor rejuvenated a worn-out wringer the other day by covering the rolls with white felt4 ,she cut the felt so that it would just come together1 not overlap anywhere1 and caught the edges together with close stitches4 ,it bids fair to last her as long again1 and it is certain that just now the wringer does as good work as any new one4 #gg4 ,to ,prevent ,cake ,tins ,sticking4--,flour the baking tins after greasing them4 ,if the flour is shaken all over the grease1 and the tins rapped1 you will have no difficulty with sticky cakes which break when you try to get them out4 ,lard is just as good as butter1 for it will not taste through the flour4 #gh4 ,substitute for ,chopping ,bowl4--,when chopping mincemeat1 tomatoes1 or large quantities of other fruit1 you will probably find that your chopping bowl is a good deal too small4 ,get a clean wooden box with a thick bottom1 from your grocer and use it instead of your bowl4 ,you will notice a great saving of time is effected4 #gi4 ,save the ,gas4--,cut strips of asbestos paper an inch and a half wide and long enough to go around the burners of the gas range4 ,pin together to form a ring1 slip over the burner1 and all the heat will be concentrated where wanted4 ,in this way the gas can be half turned off and the same results obtained4 #hj4 ,to ,prevent ,pitchers ,dripping4--,syrup or other liquids will not drip from a pitcher if a little butter or grease is rubbed on the edge and under the side of the lip4 #ha4 ,medicine ,cupboard4--,an array of ordinary medicine bottles is always unsightly1 and a nuisance1 too1 on cleaning days4 ,have a tiny cupboard with tight closing door1 or a well-fitted curtain1 and there is gain in looks and convenience4 #hb4 ,to ,prevent ,tablecloths from ,blowing ,off4--,we had some pieces of brass chain1 and found them splendid to run through the hems of the tablecovers when in use on the porch in summer4 ,such loaded covers do not blow off easily1 consequently they save quite a bit of annoyance and laundering4 #hc4 ,to ,mark ,poison ,bottle4--,when you purchase a bottle of poison run a brass-headed tack into the top of the cork4 ,it serves as a marker1 and children will be more cautious of the marked bottle4 ,if the label comes off or is discolored1 the marker remains as a warning that the bottle contains poison4 #hff ,,mothers' ,,remedies #hd4 ,to ,remove ,white ,spots ,caused by ,hot ,dishes4--,for polishing tables after hot dishes leave a white spot1 take a cloth wet in alcohol1 then have one wet in sweet oil4 ,do it quickly and spots will disappear at once4 #he4 ,stains from ,fly ,paper1 to ,remove4--,almost anything that has come in contact with sticky fly paper can be thoroughly cleansed by sponging with kerosene4 ,the odor will soon evaporate if the article is exposed to the air for a short time4 #hf4 ,a ,use for ,ravelings4--,in trimming a tablecloth to be hemmed or stitched1 one very frequently has to cut off quite a piece of the linen4 ,ravelings from these pieces are invaluable for mending old cloths1 and ought to be saved for that purpose1 #hg4 ,how to ,remove a ,glass ,stopper4--,the obstinate glass stopper in a glass bottle will yield to a string of seaweed around the neck of the bottle4 ,friction1 heat1 slight outside expansion solve the problem4 #hh4 ,to ,prevent ,starch from ,boiling ,over4--,add a small piece of butter the size of a walnut when the starch comes to a good boil4 ,this not only gives a nice1 smooth finish and makes the ironing easier1 but it prevents the starch from boiling over4 #hi4 ,to ,hold ,sheets in ,place4--,i worked out a little scheme which has saved me a lot of trouble and inconvenience1 so ,i thought ,i would pass it on4 ,the sheets and bed clothes are constantly pulling out at the foot1 so one day ,i sewed three buttons on to my mattress with strong thread1 and worked buttonholes in the hems of the sheets to correspond1 and since then have not had trouble with their pulling up in the middle of the night4 #ij4 ,hints for ,bathing the ,baby4--,it is a great advantage when bathing the baby to have all the towels heated before using1 as they absorb the moisture much more readily and are very pleasant and soothing to the delicate skin4 ,this is also excellent for bathing an invalid as it greatly hastens the work and lessens the danger of catching cold4 ,it acts like a charm for the child who dreads a bath1 this is usually a nervous child who does not like the feeling of the towel1 on the wet surface of its skin2 complains of feeling damp2 and refuses to don its clothing when a less sensitive child would be perfectly comfortable4 #ia4 ,a ,satisfactory ,shoe ,polisher4--,not long since ,i ripped up a velvet covered hat1 only to find the velvet impossible for further use in the millinery line4 ,a threw it into the big waste basket that stands near my husband's shoe cleaning apparatus4 ,he caught up the velvet in a hurry one day to take a spot off a shoe1 and now has it laid away as a treasure in his shoe kit4 ,he says it is the best polisher he ever had1 and uses it on my fine shoes to his own entire satisfaction4 #ib4 ,tasty ,way of ,preparing ,beef-tea4--,beef-tea will not prove so monotonous to an invalid if a different flavoring is used each day1 as dove1 bay leaf1 or celery4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hfg #ic4 ,to ,preserve ,silk ,gloves4--,if white or delicately tinted silk gloves are wrapped in blue paper1 then in brown they will not discolor4 ,the chloride of lime in white paper is injurious4 #id4 ,red ,ants to ,destroy4--,dry sulphur1 sprinkled about in cupboards or flour chests where small red ants frequent1 will rid the place of the pests4 #ie4 ,kitchen ,account ,book4--,i have found a kitchen account book is a very useful record4 ,i have a small vestpocket note book hanging by a string and pencil near my kitchen range4 ,a page or two is devoted to each month's use4 ,the month and year are entered at the top of page4 ,when groceries are purchased1 the date1 article and price are noted1 and summed up at the end of each month4 ,it makes a handy1 permanent record1 showing how long supplies last1 the expense of one month compared with another1 and the monthly average of each year4 #if4 ,a ,brick ,pincushion4--,a brick pincushion was a dressmaker's ingenious way of making easy work of basting and sewing long seams4 ,she took a common red brick1 topped it with a flat oblong cushion size and shape of the brick1 covering the whole neatly with a bright chintz cover4 ,this standing on the edge of her cutting table was in constant use1 and proved a great convenience4 #ig4 ,fruit ,stains1 to ,remove from ,hands4--,when your hands become stained from paring fruit or vegetables1 dip them in soap suds then rub thoroughly with coarse salt1 and they will become smooth and white4 #ih4 ,eyelet ,embroidery1 ,suggestions for4--,for some time after ,i began doing eyelet work ,i wondered if there was not some way to fasten the thread after completing an eyelet4 ,a friend of mine showed me a solution of my problem4 ,it was to leave the last three loops loose enough so that ,i could pass the thread back through them after completing the eyelet4 ,then ,i carefully pulled each of these loops down and cut off the thread4 ,this obviates the necessity of any knots that are so unsightly1 and at the same time1 the thread is firmly secured4 #ii4 ,to ,prevent ,stockings from ,wearing ,out4--,paste pieces of velvet soft side up1 into the heels of your shoes1 bottom and back1 and you will find your stockings darning reduced by a big per cent4 #ajj4 ,needle ,sharpener4--,i know a woman who always keeps a small piece of whetstone in her machine drawer for sharpening needles when they become blunted4 ,it is a great scheme1 and saves a lot of needles1 as ,i have proved to my own satisfaction4 #aja4 ,burned ,kettles4--,if you have had the misfortune to burn your kettle it may be made smooth and clean by filling it with ashes and water1 leaving it for an hour or so1 then washing with clear water4 #ajb4 ,children's ,petticoats4--,when making washable petticoats for her small daughters1 a mother whom ,i know attaches two skirts to one belt1 which in turn is sewed to a little lace trimmed waist4 ,the lower skirt is made of white cambric1 and the top skirt is of swiss embroidery4 ,this arrangement saves time in dressing the little ones and their upper and lower petticoats are always of the same length and set evenly4 #hfh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ajc4 ,systematic ,housekeeping4--,a friend of mine who has a six-room apartment delights in taking care of it in sections1 one room a day4 ,on each of the six days in the week one room is thoroughly cleaned and put in order4 ,she plans1 if possible1 to add some little touch of adornment1 a new rocker1 or vase1 or table cover1 or pincushion4 ,in this way there is always something new to notice and admire1 and yet no new and startling changes and never any accumulation of hard work4 #ajd4 ,to ,keep ,grape ,fruit ,after ,cutting4--,when half a grapefruit or melon is left from a meal1 place it cut side down on a china or agate plate1 so that no air can reach it1 and the fruit will keep as though it had not been cut4 #aje4 ,how to ,freshen ,nuts4--,we had a lot of nuts that became too dry to be good1 and were about to throw them away1 when a friend told us of a very easy and practical way to freshen them4 ,it was this3 to let them stand over night in a solution of equal parts of milk and water1 then dry them slowly in a moderate oven4 ,they tasted so fresh and proved to be such an economy1 that we thought the idea well worth passing along4 #ajf4 ,measure the ,eggs4--,try measuring the whites of eggs for angel food instead of counting them1 for best results4 #ajg4 ,kerosene ,lamps4--,a neighbor who has to use kerosene for lighting purposes told me the secret of her bright lights4 ,after cleansing the lamps well and trimming the wick she fills the oil chamber1 and drops into it a piece of camphor gum about as large as a marble4 ,it is a very simple method of securing a splendid light4 #ajh4 ,baking ,help4--,when creaming butter and sugar for cake or cookies1 add two tablespoonfuls of boiling water1 then deduct this amount from the other liquid used4 ,beat hard with a spoon1 and the mixture will become a light creamy mass in one-third of the time it otherwise would take4 #aji4 ,to ,destroy ,disagreeable ,odors4--,the cooking of onions1 cabbage1 or frying articles always leaves a disagreeable odor in our house4 ,to get rid of this ,i place an old tin over a lighted burner and sprinkle some ground cinnamon on it4 ,when the tin is very hot ,i carry it through the house on the dustpan1 leaving behind me the pleasant pungent odor of the spice4 #aaj4 ,the ,last ,step4--,a great many times last winter ,i had to go into the cellar to tend to the furnace when it was too light to light a lamp1 and too dark to enable one to see easily4 ,almost every time ,i had to feel around to be sure that ,i was on the bottom step4 ,one day my husband was doing some painting in the cellar and happened to think that a little white paint on that step would help4 ,now we wonder why we did not think of it before4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hfi #aaa4 ,truth spoken with malicious intent is greater error than keeping of silence where wrong is meant4 #aab4 ,boiled ,potatoes4--,boiled potatoes should be served as soon as they are cooled4 ,to make them dryer1 drain off the water quickly1 shake them in a strong draught of air and do not put back the lid of the kettle4 #aac4 ,to ,prevent ,ripping4--,when hemming table cloths1 sheets1 etc41 on the machine1 try the following plan3 ,sew the hem as you always do1 but when you come to the end1 instead of leaving a long thread to tie it1 to keep from ripping1 simply lift the presser-foot1 turn the goods around1 place the presser-foot down again and sew back over the same seam again1 and sew about half an inch more4 ,it makes a neat finish and no danger of the hem ever fraying out4 #aad4 ,to ,mix ,corn ,bread4--,to mix corn bread more easily warm the bowl that it is to be mixed in4 #aae4 ,mending ,table ,linen4--,to mend table cloths and napkins1 take the sewing machine1 loosen the tension1 lengthen the stitch1 place embroidery rings over the place to be mended1 and stitch back and forth closely4 ,you have a neat darn1 easily done4 ,when laundered you can scarcely see it4 ,do the same with stockings4 #aaf4 ,children's ,toy4--,save all the empty spools1 and when any dyeing is done in the household1 drop the spools into the fluid for a few minutes1 and they will make fine playthings for the children on a rainy day4 #aag4 ,to ,keep ,coffee ,from ,boiling ,over4--,to keep coffee from boiling over add a lump of butter about the size of a small marble4 #aah4 ,sour ,milk ,pancakes4--,we are very fond of sour milk pancakes1 and have often had to go without any in the winter when the weather was cold1 just because the milk would not sour4 ,i have learned to put a teaspoonful of vinegar in a pan of milk1 that ,i wanted to use for the cakes the next morning1 and find that it never fails me in making the milk sour4 ,placing the pan over the register for the night helps matters along4 #aai4 ,when the ,wooden ,scrub ,bucket ,leaks4--,when the wooden scrub bucket leaks pour sealing wax into the crevice and paint on the outside4 ,this will make it last for a longer period4 #abj4 ,rust ,spots on ,clothes4--,many rust spots on clothes are caused by bits of soap adhering to the latter when they come in contact with the bluing water4 ,the discovery has been of great help to me because ,i can now easily avoid having these unsightly marks4 ,i merely cut the soap into small pieces1 and tie them in a salt bag ,i keep for the purpose4 ,with this treatment the soap dissolves just as quickly but does not come into direct contact with the clothes4 #hgj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #aba4 ,cleaning ,stoves4--,before blacking my stove ,i rub soap on my hands1 as if washing them1 letting the soap dry on4 ,when washing my hands after the work is done1 the blacking and the soap come off together easily1 leaving no stain on the hands4 #abb4 ,left-,over ,peaches4--,if there are not peaches enough left from an opened can to go around1 mix them with orange pulp and a little sliced banana and the family will find them improved4 #abc4 ,substitute for ,cream in ,coffee4--,for a substitute for cream in coffee put a pint of fresh milk into a double boiler and let it come to a boil1 stirring often4 ,beat the yolk of one egg very light and pour it into the boiling milk and mix well4 #abd4 ,cooking cauliflower4--,soak cauliflower an hour before cooking4 ,put into boiling water to which a tablespoonful of salt is added4 ,boil from twenty to thirty minutes according to size of the head4 #abe4 ,uses for ,child's ,broom4--,a child's broom should find place in the bath room4 ,it can be kept in the clothes hamper1 and will be useful in sweeping under the bath-tub4 #abf4 ,dish ,cloths4--,dish cloths are often neglected4 ,they should be kept scrupulously clean1 and in order that they may be so they should be washed out carefully with soap1 and well rinsed each time they have been used4 ,after this has been done they may be hung in the air to dry4 ,some people1 however1 like to have a stone jar containing a solution of soda by the sink and to keep the dish cloths in it when not in use4 #abg4 ,watch for the wishes of the customers and not the hands of the clock1 and some day you will have your boss's job4 #abh4 ,we judge our neighbor as queer and eccentric1 but with the same measure comes back his judgment of us4 #abi4 ,uses for ,men's ,worn ,out ,collars4--,men's collars when worn out1 can be opened and bound together as a memorandum book which can be laundered each ,monday4 #acj4 ,broiling ,meat4--,a little salt thrown on the coal flame will clear it for broiling meat4 #aca4 ,combinations of ,cherries and ,pineapple4--,a combination of cherries and pineapple makes a most-delicious pie4 #acb4 ,crepe ,paper for ,dish ,closet4--,a pretty effect for the dish closet may be found in crepe paper4 ,some prefer white1 but a tint harmonizing well with the china is pretty too4 ,have it to fall about three inches below the edge of the shelves and ruffle the edge of the paper by stretching it lightly between forefinger and thumb4 #acc4 ,boiling ,rice4--,one cook always puts a very little lemon juice in the water in which she boils the rice4 ,she claims that it keeps the rice white and the grams whole and separate4 ,it may be worth trying4 #acd4 ,to ,remove ,grease from ,silk4--,grease may be removed from silk and woolen clothes by the use of magnesia4 ,scrape a quantity upon the spot1 cover with a brown paper and place a hot flat-iron over it4 ,the heat of the iron acts upon the magnesia and when the iron and the paper are removed and the magnesia brushed off the spot will have disappeared4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hga #ace4 ,hemstitching4--,when hemstitching wears out1 take serpentine braid and stitch it across twice on the sewing machine4 ,this makes the hem look neat and last a long time4 #acf4 ,moths4--,when moths get into dresser drawers1 sweep them clean1 expose the wood to the sunlight and with an atomizer spray turpentine where the pests are liable to be4 ,a lighted match or sulphur candle will kill them4 #acg4 ,to ,remove ,putty4--,to remove putty1 rub a red hot poker over it1 and cut off the putty with a steel knife4 #ach4 ,new ,method for ,sprinkling ,clothes4--,turn the nozzle of the hose to a fine spray and sprinkle the clothes while they are on the line2 a very quick and good method4 ,all plain pieces may then be rolled up and laid in the basket as they are taken down1 while starched articles need but a little further hand sprinkling on portions not exposed4 #aci4 ,to ,open ,packages of ,breakfast ,food4--,to open packages of breakfast food and keep boxes in a dust proof condition until empty1 make an opening in the side of box close to top by forcing a tablespoon through cardboard and turn flap downwards4 ,the flap will fit back snugly in place each time package is used4 #adj4 ,preparing ,oranges for the ,table4--,in preparing oranges for the table take a sharp knife1 cut the skin straight around1 insert the handle of a spoon turned over flat to fit the orange and loosen shell by forcing spoon to within one-half inch of the end1 around one side1 then the other1 after which cut the orange through the center1 making two parts4 ,then turn the skin back in cup form1 making a pretty decoration for the table and serving as handles4 ,always serve in halves4 #ada4 ,to ,make a ,muddy ,skirt ,wash ,easily4--,to make a muddy skirt wash easily and look white1 take sour milk and dilute with water2 soak the skirt in it over night1 then wash in the usual way2 the skirt washes easier and looks white4 #adb4 ,to ,make ,stained ,water ,bottles ,clean4--,to make stained water bottles clean and bright1 put in salt and pour on vinegar1 let stand a few minutes then shake4 ,rinse in clear water4 #adc4 ,sanitary ,window ,screen4--,try tacking cheese cloth on the pantry window screen frame4 ,this admits air that is sifted free from smoke and soot1 before it comes into the pantry4 #add4 ,cheerfulness at ,meals4--,cheer during the meals will do away with the need of digestive tablets4 ,make it a rule to come to the table smiling1 and continue to smile1 though the food does not suit you and everyone else is down on their luck4 ,your smile will prove contagious4 #hgb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ade4 ,uses for ,stale ,bread4--,take stale biscuits and grind them with a food chopper2 toast in oven to a delicate brown4 ,serve with plenty of sugar and cream4 ,makes fine breakfast food and saves the stale bread4 #adf4 ,washing ,lemons4--,always wash lemons before grating them1 not only to remove any foreign matter sticking to them1 but in order to remove the tiny insect eggs so often seen on them in the disguise of black specks4 ,they may be kept fresh indefinitely1 if wiped perfectly dry and placed in a sealed top glass jar4 #adg4 ,to ,give ,vinegar a ,nice ,flavor4--,a small button of garlic in a quart of vinegar will give it a mysterious delicious flavor1 and it will immensely improve salads or anything in which it is used4 #adh4 ,if ,mice are ,gnawing ,holes4--,if mice are gnawing holes in the house1 rub common laundry soap around the gnawed places1 and you may depend on it they will cease labor in that district4 #adi4 ,to ,teach ,darning4--,if young girls are taught to darn on canvas1 the method of weaving the stitches is easily explained and put into practise4 #aej4 ,bed ,sheeting4--,sheeting should never be cut1 but should be torn into lengths1 usually two and a half yards for medium beds4 #aea4 ,browning ,potatoes4--,for some kinds of frying the griddle is better and has a less tendency to grease than the frying pan4 ,among the other things potato cakes browned on a hot greased griddle are especially crisp and delicious4 #aeb4 ,to ,keep ,bread from ,souring4--,you will find that light bread will not sour so quickly in summer if it is not covered when taken from the oven4 ,this steam is unnatural and should be allowed to escape or it soaks into the bread1 making it clammy and more liable to sour4 ,let the bread cool gradually then put a clean cloth in a large stone jar1 place the bread in and cover with the cloth1 before covering with the stone1 or wooden lid4 ,this keeps bread fresh and moist from one bake day to another4 #aec4 ,never ,pour ,scalding ,water into ,milk ,vessels4--,never pour scalding water into milk vessels2 it cooks the milk on the sides and bottom of the vessels making it more difficult to clean such articles4 ,rinse them first with cold water4 ,this same rule applies to cleansing of catsup bottles4 #aed4 ,the ,water ,pipes in the ,kitchen4--,the water pipes in the kitchen will not be so unattractive1 if painted the color of the kitchen woodwork4 #aee4 ,to ,brush ,fringe of a ,doilie4--,do not use a comb for the fringe of doilies as it pulls out the fringe1 but brush it with a nail brush4 #aef4 ,wash ,suits4--,large buttons should be removed from wash suits before they are sent to the laundry4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hgc #aeg4 ,sewing ,machine ,conveniences4--,always leave a piece of cloth under the presser foot of the sewing machine4 ,this will save wear on the machine4 ,also it will absorb any drop of oil which might gather and spoil the first piece of fabric stitched1 and will keep the needle from becoming blunted4 #aeh4 ,to ,make a ,ruffle ,easily4--,to make a ruffle easily1 just above depth of the ruffle make a quarter inch tuck4 ,insert edge of ruffle under tuck1 flatten down tuck over the ruffle edge and stitch on edge of tuck4 ,if the ruffle is desired on very bottom of garment1 make a quarter of an inch of tuck1 leaving about half of an inch of goods underneath4 ,baste and stitch wrong side of ruffle to wrong side of half-inch piece1 about quarter of an inch from edge4 ,turn back1 making edge come under tuck4 ,flatten tuck and stitch on the edge4 ,this will save all the trouble of bias bands1 so dreaded by the dress-maker4 #aei4 ,greasing ,cake ,tins4--,in making a cake1 grease the tin with sweet lard rather than butter and sift a little dry flour over it4 #afj4 ,making ,children's ,petticoats4--,when making children's petticoats gather the skirt to waistband before hemming the backs and then turn in with the hem1 and when band gets too small and narrow across the back1 all you have to do is rip out the hem and face back1 and the gathers are already there properly placed2 and no ripping skirt from band to adjust fullness is necessary4 #afa4 ,after ,cake is ,removed from ,oven4--,a cake which has been removed from the oven should be placed on a wire stand on the stove and the steam allowed to thoroughly escape from it so as to obviate any chances of it becoming heavy4 #afb4 ,when the ,top ,cannot be ,removed from ,fruit ,cans4--,when the top cannot be removed from a fruit can1 if the lid is carefully pried at one point1 so the gum can be caught1 the rubber can easily be removed4 ,it is not difficult to pull the band from beneath the metal cap4 #afc4 ,darning4--,when darning must be done in the evening it is more easily done if a light colored darning ball be used4 #afd4 ,in ,pressing a ,plaited ,skirt4--,in pressing a plaited skirt one will gain time and have more satisfactory results if the plaits are basted before the pressing is done4 ,clean the skirt and brush it on the inside4 ,next baste the seams1 cover with a damp cloth and press on the right side with a medium warm iron4 ,dampen the cloth1 when necessary and press until the cloth is dry4 #afe4 ,stitching ,down a ,seam4--,after stitching down a seam1 press with a hot iron1 and if no seamboard is at hand1 it is useful to know that a rolling pin1 wrapped in a clean cloth1 will answer this purpose equally as well4 #aff4 ,the ,color ,meat ,should be4--,meat should be red with the fat a clear white4 ,the fat besides being white should be firm1 and suety1 and never moist4 ,good meat has very little smell4 ,bad meat shrinks considerably in boiling4 ,meat which is fresh and good does not loose an ounce of weight1 but swells rather1 when it is being boiled4 #hgd ,,mothers' ,,remedies #afg4 ,buying a ,new ,oil ,cloth4--,when you are ready to buy a new oil cloth for your kitchen table1 take your old one and cut it up for aprons4 ,have it cover the whole front of your skirt1 and make a large bib on it1 and you will find1 when you are through doing a washing1 that you will be as dry as you were before you began4 #afh4 ,galvanized ,tub4--,the popularity of the galvanized tub due to its weight and durability1 is the cause of a great many people discarding the wringer on account of their inability to fasten it to the tub securely4 ,if a piece of heavy cloth is hung across the tub where the wringer fastens to it1 you will find that it will fasten and hold as securely as to the old-fashioned wooden tub4 #afi4 ,to ,remove ,mildew4--,mildew1 if not of too long standing1 can be removed by the use of raw tomato and salt4 ,rub the stains with raw tomato1 sprinkle thickly with salt and lay in the sun4 ,it may be necessary to repeat the process two or three times4 #agj4 ,closed ,cupboards in the ,pantry4--,if there are closed cupboards in the pantry use them for storing provisions kept in screw top jars4 ,there should be brass hooks for hanging up all the articles that can be suspended from the walls4 #aga4 ,keeping a ,house ,account4--,there are fewer reckoning days if housekeepers pay cash4 ,if they persist in running accounts for groceries and other staples they should have a book and see to it that the right price is put down the minute anything is bought4 #agb4 ,chestnuts as a ,vegetable4--,chestnuts have considerable food value4 ,the boiled and mashed pulp may be used as one would use meat or vegetable1 even croquettes being made of it4 #agc4 ,to ,give ,starch a ,gloss4--,a little sugar added to boiled starch will give a desirable gloss to the clothes when ironed4 #agd4 ,apples ,cored for ,baking4--,apples cored for baking are delicious filled with orange marmalade and a little butter and sugar4 #age4 ,beating ,eggs4--,when heating eggs observe that there is no grease on the beater1 as it will prevent the eggs from frothing4 #agf4 ,if you judge as evil the actions of another1 through the judging comes evil to you4 #agg4 ,a ,toy ,saw4--,a toy saw may be utilized many times in the kitchen for sawing meat bones which are too large4 #agh4 ,if a ,white ,dress ,has ,turned ,yellow4--,if last summer's white dress has turned yellow1 put it in a stone jar1 cover with buttermilk and let it stand a day and night4 ,then wash well and starch with blued starch4 ,this is better to whiten goods than freezing1 sunshine1 or the use of borax4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hge #agi4 ,scorched ,food4--,a practical cook says3 ,when food has been scorched remove the pan from the fire and set into a pan of cold water4 ,lay a dish towel over the pan4 ,the towel will absorb all the scorch taste sent up by the steam and the family need never know it was burned4 #ahj4 ,mutton ,chops to ,make ,tender4--,mutton chops can be made tender quite as much as lamb1 if before they are boiled or fried they are allowed to simmer in just a little water on the back of the stove4 ,this also makes the flavor more delicate4 #aha4 ,hollowing ,out a ,tomato4--,for hollowing out a tomato1 previous to stuffing1 a pair of scissors enables a person to remove all the pulp without breaking the skin4 ,they are equally useful for fruit salads as the fine skin which separates the sections of the grape fruit and oranges is easily clipped off4 #ahb4 ,the ,easiest ,way to ,blacken a ,stove4--,the easiest way to blacken a stove is to use a flat paint brush about one and a half inches wide1 and a tin or jar1 large enough to receive the brush1 to mix the blacking in4 ,apply the blacking to the stove as you would paint1 and use a newspaper to polish with1 which can be burned4 ,in this way the hands do not come in contact with the blacking during the whole operation1 and unsightly cloths and brushes1 which soil the hands1 are done away with4 #ahc4 ,making ,gravies4--,for making gravies1 thickening of roast gravies1 it will be found useful to have browned flour on hand at all times1 which can readily be kept in a mason jar or any covered vessel4 #ahd4 ,kitchen ,mittens4--,kitchen mittens can be bought in several thicknesses and sizes for various branches of housework4 ,there are thick ones1 with straps across the wrist to wear when polishing the ranges1 then there are others to put on when scrubbing the sink or floors1 and still thinner ones with chamois cloth inside to use for polishing silverware4 ,these mittens are a great protection to the hands and finger-nails1 and they really simplify the work to a great extent4 #ahe4 ,to ,improve ,baked ,potatoes4--,to improve baked potatoes let them stand in a pan of cold water for about an hour1 then put them in the oven while wet4 ,this seems to steam them and cook them much quicker4 #ahf4 ,meat ,shortcake4--,give your household a meat shortcake sometimes4 ,make the shortcake as you would for a fruit filling1 a rather short biscuit dough1 and put between the layers creamed chicken or creamed veal1 and have it served with plenty of gravy4 #ahg4 ,put a handful of coarse oatmeal in the water bottle and half fill with water4 ,let stand half an hour1 then shake well and rinse4 ,the bottle will look like new4 #ahh4 ,making a ,kitchen ,apron4--,in making a kitchen apron1 provide it with an immense pocket in which can be carried a large dustcloth4 ,often one notices dusty places1 on the furniture1 windows or banisters while doing the morning work1 and the dust-cloth is at hand4 ,again one has to pick up numerous little articles to throw into the waste basket and the pocket holds such articles until the waste basket is reached4 ,it is equally handy for holding a few clothes pins1 while hanging out the clothes2 in fact the large pocket is recognized as something decidedly useful in the kitchen apron4 #hgf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #ahi4 ,to ,make a ,neat ,buttonhole4--,to make a neat buttonhole in thin white material that is likely to ravel when cut1 take a piece of white soap and apply it to the back of the goods using enough to make a generous coat4 ,cut the buttonhole and work2 you will find that the work is easily done and the buttonhole will not ravel4 #aij4 ,to ,mark ,scallops4--,to mark scallops place your thimble or spool just outside the circle line and mark around it with a pencil4 ,in this way1 any sized scallop can be made4 #aia4 ,delicate ,fabrics to ,clean4--,delicate fabrics can be cleaned perfectly by using gasoline with a teacupful of corn meal4 ,the meal scours out all the spots4 ,place the meal in a dish1 pour gasoline over it1 then press and rub through the hands4 ,apply to soiled spots1 rubbing carefully4 ,brush out with stiff brush4 #aib4 ,when ,using a ,lap-,board4--,while sewing a garment with the material lying on the lap-board1 use glass top push pins to hold the goods on the board4 ,one pin will oftentimes be sufficient4 ,the pin is very sharp1 and is easily thrust through the material into the board1 and leaves a hole about the size of that made with a needle4 #aic4 ,to ,shape ,cookies4--,cookies can be shaped with the bottom of a star tumbler4 ,flour the bottom of the glass and press it into the unbaked cookie until the indentions are imprinted upon the cake4 #aid4 ,have ,you ,been ,hoarding an ,old ,foulard ,dress--,one of that kind of dresses which you liked and hated to part with1 but it went out of style4 ,get it out1 clean it1 rip it1 and if there is not enough in it to make a scant shirt-waisted one-piece empire dress1 make it into a pretty shirt-waist1 with knife plaiting down the front4 #aie4 ,to ,wash ,tarnished ,brass4--,save the water in which the potatoes have been boiled1 and use it to wash tarnished brass4 ,it will come out as bright as new4 #aif4 ,sewing ,lace4--,when sewing two raw edges of fine lace together1 like the tiny lace ruffles on lingerie blouses or dresses1 do not fell it in the old-fashioned way1 but place the two right sides together and bind the edge with the finest thread1 making a buttonhole stitch along the edges4 ,put a stitch in each mesh1 and you will have a neat lace seam which1 when pressed1 can scarcely be observed1 and it will not fray4 #aig4 ,roasted ,chestnuts4--,roasted chestnuts are said to be very delicious when salted the same as peanuts4 #aih4 ,mud ,stains1 to ,remove4--,mud stains will disappear from cloth by the following method of cleansing3 ,after brushing the dry mud away sponge the remaining stain with a weak solution of ammonia and water4 ,this is absolutely safe to apply to black cloth4 ,colored goods1 however1 should be sponged with a solution of bicarbonate of soda as the latter does not affect coloring matter4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hgg #aii4 ,drop ,table for ,kitchen4--,a woman can have a kitchen made in a very cramped quarter if she provides it with a small work table1 and a drop leaf table attached to the wall4 ,if the stationary table is covered on all sides with a curtain and furnished with an undershelf1 it will hold as much as a cupboard4 ,two large shelves will be found very convenient1 even though it will be necessary to mount a chair or stool to reach the kitchen articles4 ,usually extremely small kitchens are more convenient than large ones1 in which many steps must be taken4 #bjj4 ,a ,convenience for ,ironing ,day4--,the laundress who knows how to take care of herself has a high stool with rungs for her feet1 on which she may sit when she is ironing the light pieces4 ,it will help reserve her strength for the next day's work4 #bja4 ,quickest ,way to ,core ,apples4--,one of the simplest and quickest ways to core apples for baking is to use an ordinary clothes pin4 #bjb4 ,to ,remove ,iron ,rust4--,tartaric acid will remove almost any iron rust blemish from material and is excellent for removing yellow marks4 #bjc4 ,the ,kitchen ,apron4--,the kitchen apron should cover the skirt and the front of the waist1 though not necessarily the sleeves1 as most house dresses are made with short sleeves4 #bjd4 ,cookies1 to ,keep4--,cookies put in an earthen jar lined with clean cloth1 while they are still hot1 and kept covered closely1 will be much more melting and crumbling than if they were allowed to cool in the air4 #bje4 ,discolored ,china ,baking ,dishes4--,discolored china baking dishes can be made as clean as when new by rubbing them with whiting4 #bjf4 ,care of ,drippings4--,the care of drippings in the kitchen1 with the price of food so high1 should receive more attention4 ,in cooking all meats1 poultry1 and in making soup the grease should be carefully skimmed off and saved4 ,render it out once a week and after a good boiling1 strain through cheesecloth4 ,when cool skim the fat off and use in place of lard1--except for pie and biscuit4 #bjg4 ,to ,mend ,rubber4--,to mend rubber1 use soft kid from an old glove and paste to the patch the gum of automobile paste4 ,the leather adheres better to the gum than a gum patch4 #bjh4 ,cleaning ,black ,woolen ,clothing4--,the following is a good recipe for cleaning black woolen clothing3 ,dissolve borax in water and saturate a sponge or cloth in the solution4 ,wash the greasy spots by rubbing vigorously1 then rinse in clear water the same way and dry in the sun4 ,this is especially good for cleaning men's coat collars4 #hgh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #bji4 ,to ,prevent ,tinware ,rusting4--,to prevent tinware from rusting rub over with fresh lard and put in a hot oven for a few minutes before using it4 ,if treated in this way it will never rust4 #baj4 ,to ,remove ,machine ,grease4--,cold water and a teaspoonful of ammonia and soap will remove machine grease when other means would not answer on account of the colors running4 #baa4 ,to ,keep ,cheese ,from ,drying4--,wring a cloth from vinegar and wrap several thicknesses around the cheese to keep it from moulding and drying4 #bab4 ,small ,hand ,churn4--,a small hand churn makes home-made butter and cheese possible4 ,it is no trouble whatever to make a pot of yellow butter1 fresh and sweet1 by the aid of one of these convenient little churns4 ,after it is made it may be rolled into a delicate little pat and kept in an earthen jar made purposely for butter4 #bac4 ,larding a ,piece of ,meat4--,larding a piece of meat is a simple operation1 and it is one which will greatly add to the juiciness of the dish4 ,cut a piece of salt pork into strips quarter of an inch thick and two or three inches long4 ,slip these into a larding needle and draw the needle through the meat1 so either end of the pork will protrude beyond the meat4 #bad4 ,to ,make ,vegetables ,tender4--,cutting onions1 turnips1 and carrots across the fiber makes them more tender when cooked4 #bae4 ,clear black coffee diluted with water containing a little ammonia1 will clean and restore black clothes4 #baf4 ,to ,make ,linen ,easier to ,write on4--,to make linen easier to write on when marking1 dip the pieces you wish to mark into cold starch1 rub over with hot iron and you will be able to write without the pen scratching4 #bag4 ,to ,air ,pillows4--,to air pillows1 rip the corner of the ticking an inch or more4 ,insert a piece of rubber hose pipe a few inches long1 first covering the exposed end of the tube with strong netting4 ,sew the ticking firmly to it and then hang all day on the line1 in the air punching and shaking many times during the day4 ,they will be light and fluffy besides being thoroughly aired and sweet and clean4 #bah4 ,uses for ,pea-,pods4--,never throw away pea-pods2 they give a delicious flavor to the puree for the next day4 #bai4 ,to ,remove the ,skins of ,tomatoes ,quickly4--,to remove the skins of tomatoes quickly1 put them into a wire basket and sink it quickly into a kettle of hot water4 ,do not let the tomatoes stand in the water long enough to heat through1 and plunge into cold water immediately from the hot4 ,another way is to rub the skins backward with the blunt edge of a knife4 ,in this way the tomato does not need scalding1 and according to epicures is more tasty4 #bbj4 ,dyeing at ,home4--,in dyeing at home amateurs often make the mistake of putting the dyed article through the wringer1 possibly to avoid staining the hands for one reason1 or perhaps hoping to dry the garment more quickly4 ,this however1 should never be done1 for the creases so formed are most obstinate and in fact1 often only disappear with wear1 despite all pressing4 ,dyed articles should be squeezed and hung out of doors to dry4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hgi #bba4--,to ,save ,children's ,shoes4--,to save children's shoes wash them occasionally to remove the dirt and old polish1 and soften them with oil4 ,when any part of the sole becomes badly worn1 it should be mended at once1 for usually a shoe will wear out at one point more quickly than elsewhere1 and by paying ten or fifteen cents to have that part mended it saves dollars in time4 ,gunmetal shoes are preferable for everyday wear1 for such shoes are lusterless and can be cleaned with oils instead of polish1 which is destructive to the best leather1 even when sparingly used4 #bbb4 ,a ,systematic ,housewife4--,it is a handy plan for the business woman or the housewife who has much domestic accounting to do to keep two calendars1 one to tear off day by day1 the other to refer back to past dates when necessary4 ,the reference calendar which can be very small and inconspicuous should have its special hook on the desk or table4 #bbc4 ,to ,keep ,candles in ,warm ,weather4--,keep your candles in the ice box this warm weather4 ,they will remain beautifully upright through a whole evening's use1 if they are hardened first in this way4 #bbd4 ,tea ,towels4--,keep the tea towels in sight1 then have them fresh1 clean1 and whole1 and hang them on a long metal curtain pole1 in a convenient place1 say back of the sink4 ,this is better than placing the towels on a nail against the wall as is usually done1 and it permits them to dry out quickly4 #bbe4 ,a ,spotless ,house4--,a house that is spotless at the price of the family's peace or of the housekeeper's best self1 is the worst sort of an investment4 ,you1 the woman1 are of vastly more importance than your surroundings4 ,if you feel yourself becoming a mere drudge1 if your family is growing away from you mentally1 if your nerves are weakening under a fetish of cleanliness1 get time to read4 #bbf4 ,to ,keep ,flooring in ,place4--,strips of moulding may be tacked around the edges of a room at the baseboard1 so as to cover the edge of oilcloth or linoleum4 ,this holds the floor covering in place and prevents dust from getting beneath it4 #bbg4 ,light ,colored ,wall ,paper4--,light colored wall paper may be cleaned by a careful rubbing with a very clean rubber of the kind which artists use4 ,if the spot cleaned seems lighter than the surrounding color it may be toned down by a gentle rubbing with a clean chamois skin4 #bbh4 ,to ,keep ,canary ,seed ,away from ,mice4--,if there are any mice in the house1 the best way to keep the canary from being robbed of its food is to empty the contents of a cardboard box of bird seed into a quart preserve jar and cover with a screw top4 #hhj ,,mothers' ,,remedies #bbi4 ,convenient ,scrub ,bucket4--,the most convenient scrub bucket is light1 and is made of galvanized iron with a wide flaring top4 ,the bucket is to be fitted with a wire soap tray on the outside1 for often the soap is wasted while floating in the water if there is no convenient place to put it1 while scrubbing4 ,holes can be punctured in the bucket and the wire tray fastened on with a heavy cord or a pliable wire1 #bcj4 ,fruit ,stains on ,table ,linen4--,fruit stains on table linen should be taken out before the cloth is put in the wash tub4 ,soap and water will set the stains4 #bca4 ,wicker ,furniture4--,do not scrub your unpainted wicker furniture with soap and water1 as it will turn it yellow and ruin its looks4 ,instead1 try scrubbing it with a strong solution of salt water4 ,if you have pieces that are so shabby that they must either be painted or thrown away1 try the salt water treatment first4 ,scrub well and put in the sun and air and dry quickly4 #bcb4 ,removing ,dirt from ,carpet4--,of all the ways to remove dirt from a carpet1 the worst is by the use of the ordinary short brush which involves the housemaid's kneeling down in the dust4 #bcc4 ,how to ,preserve the ,household ,broom4--,the ordinary household broom will last twice as long1 if care is taken of it1 as it will if it is just used anyhow4 ,when it is new1 before using it1 put it in a pail of hot water and let it remain there until the water is quite cold4 ,then thoroughly dry--in the sun if possible4 ,always clean it after sweeping1 by dipping in water and shaking well before putting it away and occasionally give it a thorough washing in hot soda water4 #bcd4 ,a ,good ,furniture ,polish4--,a good furniture polish may be made of paraffin oil and turpentine4 ,kerosene too is very good1 while crude oil may be used to darken wood that has not been varnished4 #bce4 ,delicious ,salad4--,seeded raisins cut in pieces1 broken nut meats1 and a small part of celery in thin bits make up a delicious salad4 #bcf4 ,to ,clean ,light ,rugs4--,rugs with white or very light ground may be cleaned by sprinkling with cornstarch1 mixed with one-sixth its bulk of prepared chalk4 ,let the starch remain several hours and brush it out with a fine whiskbroom1 then hang in the sun and heat well before putting down4 ,this method is recommended for fine1 silky rugs1 as it injures neither tint nor texture and makes a beautifully clean surface4 #bcg4 ,to ,light a ,closet of ,any ,kind4--,to light a closet of any kind1 but especially a linen closet1 the safest thing--next to electricity is a light clear glass lantern with wire guards outside the glass4 ,swing it by a light chain pulley1 some little way in front of the shelves4 ,thus a touch sends it up or down1 throwing the light wherever it may be needed4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hha #bch4 ,to ,remove ,white ,marks on ,furniture4--,a mixture composed of equal parts of turpentine and linseed oil will remove the white marks on furniture caused by water4 ,rub it on with a soft rag and wipe off with a perfectly clean duster4 #bci4 ,if ,your ,paint ,has ,been ,marred4--,if your paint has been marred by careless scratching of matches1 try rubbing it with the finest sand paper4 ,use a half lemon for removing match marks from paint4 #bdj4 ,to ,remove ,inkstains from ,cotton4--,to remove ink-stains from cotton material1 place the stain over the steam and apply salt and lemon juice which will soon remove the ink4 #bda4 ,to ,clean ,plaster-of-,paris4--,to clean plaster-of-paris figures1 cover with a thick coating of starch and water1 let it dry on the surface and the dirt will brush off with the dry powder4 #bdb4 ,to ,clean ,piano ,keys4--,a cloth moistened with alcohol will clean piano keys4 #bdc4 ,washing ,veils4--,when veils are washed at home they usually come out quite limber and flimsy4 ,to give them the stiffness add a pinch of sugar to the rinse water4 #bdd4 ,to ,take ,candle ,grease ,out of ,linen4--,to take candle grease out of linen1 place the linen between two sheets of thick white blotting paper1 and set a hot iron on it1 leaving it there long enough for the iron to become perceptibly cooler4 ,if necessary repeat this until the grease is removed4 #bde4 ,cleaning the ,sweeping ,brush4--,try cleaning the sweeping brush with an old comb4 ,it is a good plan1 for it preserves the brush and keeps it clean1 and at the same time saves your hands4 #bdf4 ,bright ,wood ,berries ,may be ,preserved4--,almost any kind of bright wood berries may be preserved for decorative use in the winter1 by dipping in melted paraffin and putting away in a cool place until needed4 ,treated in this way berries will remain firm and bright for a long time1 and may be used in many ways4 #bdg4 ,old ,wood ,work to ,keep ,clean4--,old woodwork1 that is so hard to keep clean1 can be made to look like new grained wood1 by first painting it with cream colored paint to give a body alike1 and when dry go over it with a dark oak varnish stain2 with a little practice it can be made to look like grained wood4 ,the varnish dries quickly and leaves it darker in some places4 ,any old furniture can be treated in the same way4 #bdh4 ,to ,prevent ,chairs ,marring the ,floor4--,one should have all rockers covered with half rounds of rubber to prevent the scratching of the porch floor4 ,these rocker tires are procurable at any furniture establishment and are easily adjusted4 #bdi4 ,summer ,homes4--,some of the wealthiest women are furnishing their summer homes with rag rugs1 instead of the handsome oriental floor coverings1 that are a mark of luxury2 and what seems odd to those who cannot afford to please each whim1 the rooms are being repapered with simple sprigged effects and all evidences of up-to-dateness are being eliminated1 to be in keeping with these copies of the colonial rag carpets4 #hhb ,,mothers' ,,remedies #bej4 ,to ,destroy ,flies4--,flies will get into the house during the summer in spite of the greatest care4 ,one method of catching and killing them1 without having disagreeable looking fly paper lying around is to prepare a mixture of cream1 sugar and pepper4 ,put this on a plate and they will eat greedily of it and die4 ,they will instantly seek the open air and it is easy to brush them from the screen doors4 ,this is an old method and a good one4 #bea4 ,successful ,fern ,growing4--,a woman who has had her refrigerator placed on the porch has a long drain pipe to carry off the melted ice1 and this is made to flow right into a large bed of ferns4 ,the cold water in no way destroys the plants1 in fact1 they can endure the coldest water1 and last year her ferns grew to an enormous size all due to the daily supply of water from the refrigerator4 #beb4 ,faded ,crepe4--,faded crepe can be dipped into a solution of water and indigo1 the water made very dark with blueing for the purpose4 ,dissolve in one quart of water1 a teaspoonful of sugar4 ,lift the crepe out1 and shake it and pin it to the bed to dry4 ,as it can not be ironed pin it carefully over soft muslin with needles4 #bec4 ,sweeping as a ,beautifier4--,the average woman who does her own housework gets exercise enough1 only it is not under the best conditions1 for the air1 as a rule1 is not sufficiently fresh4 ,if she wants to be benefited physically1 while putting her house in order1 let her make it like outdoors1 with the windows wide open so the fresh air can sweep through the rooms4 ,if necessary she can wear a jacket while making beds and sweeping1 and by the time her work is done she is bound to be in a healthy glow4 ,if she does not do housework she must go outdoors1 and walk1 and indeed1 a little walking is desirable even for the housekeeper4 #bed4 ,putting ,screens ,away4--,if screens were carefully put away last fall there should be little difficulty in getting them in place on the first hot fly-breeding day4 ,the wise housekeeper writes on the top of her screen1 where it is hidden from view by the upper sash1 the room and window where it belongs4 ,she also covers the wires with a coating of vaselin and stores them in a dry place with a cover thrown over them4 ,should the wire have become shabby and rusty looking it can be freshened up with a coat of paint4 ,if the wires have gone into holes and are badly bulged1 replace with copper wire netting4 ,it costs more than the ordinary kind1 but does not wear out nearly so soon4 #bee4 ,attractive ,living ,room4--,the living room is sure to have a cheery atmosphere if provided with a wooden seat at either side4 ,the wooden shelf is a good place for the clock1 candlesticks1 and a few simple flower vases4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hhc #bef4 ,finger ,bowl4--,a finger bowel should always have a few flowers or a leaf floating around on the surface4 #beg4 ,raw ,oysters4--,raw oysters are further improved by sections of lemon or sprigs of mint among the cracked ice4 #beh4 ,cheerfulness at ,meals4--,meals should be something more than the consumption of food4 ,all work stops at those times and people meet together4 ,nothing that can be done should be omitted to make it an occasion of agreeable interchange of thought and conversation1 and when this is done1 not only the body1 but the mind and nerves are refreshed4 #bei4 ,to ,keep a ,rug from ,curling4--,the edge of the heavy rug will not curl if treated to a coat of shellac on the under side4 #bfj4 ,grease ,stains on ,silk4--,for grease stains on silk1 rub the silk with ,french chalk or magnesia1 and then hold it to the fire4 ,thus the grease will be absorbed by the powder1 which may then be brushed off4 #bfa4 ,ironing ,centerpieces4--,when ironing centerpieces of tablecloths1 see that the iron moves with the straight grain of the cloth4 ,if this method is followed the circular edge will take its true line4 #bfb4 ,tucking ,children's ,dresses4--,when hand tucks are to be used on children's dresses1 they should be very carefully made1 and the first one kept perfectly straight to use as a guide for the others4 ,a good way to do this is to loosen one thread1 not to pull out but sufficiently draw it to show the straight line1 and crease the tuck in this line4 ,after the width of the tuck and space between each is decided use a notched card as a measure for all the other tucks4 #bfc4 ,a ,neat ,way to ,mend ,table ,linen4--,a neat way to mend table linen is to darn it with linen threads off an older tablecloth4 ,it will look much neater than a patch sewed on4 ,it is advisable to keep a piece of a discarded tablecloth in the mending basket for that purpose4 #bfd4 ,a ,good ,substitute for a ,toaster4--,if the toaster is suddenly lost1 you can find a very good substitute in the popcorn popper4 ,it can be held over the gas or before the coal fire1 and the bread will toast in a few minutes4 #bfe4 ,to ,prepare ,cauliflower4--,to prepare cauliflower remove all the large green leaves and greater part of stalk4 ,soak in cold water1 to which has been added one teaspoonful of vinegar and a half teaspoonful of salt to each quart4 #bff4 ,preserving ,dress ,patterns4--,some women1 after they have used a pattern1 just roll it up and tuck it away wherever it happens1 and when they want to use it the next time1 it curls up and acts so that there is no doing anything with it4 ,if they would just lay the patterns out flat and put them where they might stay that way1 all this trouble would be avoided4 #hhd ,,mothers' ,,remedies #bfg4 ,lace on ,centerpieces4--,lace that is used on centerpieces is not fulled1 but is just held in enough to lie flat4 ,the best way to get this flatness is to draw the thread of the lace and fasten one end to the linen1 leaving enough to make a neat seam1 and then to adjust fullness so that it lies evenly4 ,when right side is up one cannot see that any fullness exists4 #bfh4 ,uses of ,mop ,handles4--,most women have found the mop handle with the handy clasp1 a general utility tool4 ,there is a great deal of unnecessary bending of the knees to the household gods4 ,it is a painful attitude1 and work that can be done just as well in a standing position1 should never be done in a kneeling one4 #bfi4 ,iron ,holders ,made from ,asbestos4--,iron holders made from a piece of asbestos the desired size1 and covered with drilling or heavy unbleached muslin are light and keep out the heat4 ,there should be a ring or loop sewed to one corner to hang up the holder4 #bgj4 ,washing ,quilts4--,to wash quilts a housekeeper gives the following directions3 ,dissolve a bar of white soap in a cupful of water4 ,run into your bath-tub sufficient water to cover one quilt2 make a good suds1 and put in the quilt1 and let it soak for a few minutes4 ,do not rub1 but use the washboard1 top end down1 to press or pound out the water and dirt4 ,never wring but with the wash-board press out the water4 ,rinse several times4 ,when you have pressed out as dry as you can pin the quilt closely on the line to drain4 ,when thoroughly dry1 whip with a carpet beater until fluffy1 before removing from the line4 ,this method is especially fine for tied quilts4 ,the bath tub is preferred1 because of shape and water conveniences4 #bga4 ,shrinking ,dress ,goods4--,before making the white linen dress skirt1 or any material that is liable to shrink1 fold the goods carefully and place it in a tub and cover with water4 ,let it get thoroughly wet1 stretch the clothes line as tightly as possible1 hang the goods through the center1 and pin perfectly straight on the line4 ,when dry1 let two persons stretch the goods as curtains are stretched1 fold it with the wrong side of the material out and iron double with the seam running through the center of the goods on the length of the material4 ,in shrinking colored prints add turpentine to the water1 and it will set the color4 ,a teaspoonful is used to a gallon of water4 #bgb4 ,fixing ,worn ,corsets4--,for stitching over worn corset stays1 a wide white tape is unequaled4 #bgc4 ,cooking ,breakfast ,food4--,don't leave the tin lid on the saucepan if you start the cereal in the evening for breakfast4 ,it will rust and the moisture drip into the food4 #bgd4 ,tough ,meat to ,make ,tender4--,tough meat can be made tender by adding a teacupful of lemon juice to the water in which it is boiled4 #bge4 ,to ,preserve ,pineapple4--,to preserve pineapple allow only three-quarters of a pound of sugar to each pound of pineapple4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hhe #bgf4 ,hemstitching ,underclothing4--,hemstitching forms a dainty finish for the household linen and underclothing1 but the busy woman often will not undertake it because of the difficulty of drawing the threads4 ,if a piece of white soap be rubbed on the underside of the cloth1 where the hemstitching is to be done1 the threads may be drawn with ease1 in half the time that is usually required4 #bgg4 ,to ,boil ,eggs ,without ,cracking ,them4--,to boil eggs without the risk of cracking1 hold them in a spoonful of boiling water before immersing them4 #bgh4 ,save the ,basting ,thread4--,basting threads1 when saved1 should be wound on a spool1 otherwise they get hopelessly tangled and are not used again4 #bgi4 ,threading ,needles4--,thread will knot less easily1 if the end that is broken from the spool is run through the eye of the needle4 #bhj4 ,measuring ,dress ,goods4--,do not measure dress goods and laces with a tape line1 as it stretches the material4 ,use a yardstick4 #bha4 ,do ,not ,use ,coarse ,thread4--,an expert needlewoman says that the reason why so much embroidery does not look attractive is that too coarse a thread is used for the work4 ,it is not a bad rule to use a cotton a number or two finer than is recommended1 unless the advice comes from one who understands embroidery perfectly4 #bhb4 ,putting in a ,temporary ,hem4--,the hem of a dress that must be lengthened after it is laundered should be turned perfectly straight and stitched with number one hundred thread4 ,it can be easily ripped and the fine threads will not leave the usual stitched lines that one often sees when a hem is lowered4 #bhc4 ,serviceable ,child's ,dress4--,a quaint little frock that will be serviceable1 can be made from a remnant of demi flouncing hemstitched on the embroidered edge4 ,this placed at the hem1 of course1 and the top is gathered in ,mother ,hubbard style into a neck band edged with a little frill4 ,the sleeves are in bishop style confined with bands trimmed to match the neck4 #bhd4 ,convenience for the ,sewing ,room4--,a good sized waste basket should be continually close to every sewing machine4 ,then it is easy to form the habit of dropping all scraps into it just as the scissors make them1 instead of leaving them to litter about the floor4 #bhe4 ,buttons for ,future ,use4--,when buttons are removed from a dress for future use they should be loosely strung on a thread before being put in the button box4 ,this is a time-saver as well as keeps the buttons from getting lost or several of a set from being used4 #bhf4 ,basting ,long ,seams4--,when basting long seams1 if the edge of the material is slipped under the machine needle and the needle is lowered it firmly holds the two pieces1 and one can more quickly do the work4 #bhg4--,mending ,table ,linen4--,a woman who is expert in mending table linen does it in this manner3 ,a piece of linen is coated with white soap1 to make it stiff and the patch is evenly trimmed4 ,this is placed under the hole in the damask after the edges around the hole in the tablecloth are soaped and trimmed to remove the rough edge4 #hhf ,,mothers' ,,remedies #bhh4 ,washing ,cooking ,utensils4--,all the cooking utensils should be washed with soda immediately after they have been used1 which will remove every trace of grease4 #bhi4 ,to ,make ,soft ,soap4--,soft soap made from half a pound of shaved hard soap and two quarts of water will save the soap bill at cleaning time4 #bij4 ,separate ,night and ,day ,pillows4--,if separate night and day pillows are not used1 as is now generally done1 the bed will look neater if special pillow slips are kept to put on over the wrinkled pillow cases by day4 #bia4 ,to ,keep ,an ,iron ,sink in ,good ,condition4--,to keep an iron sink in good condition1 scrub once or twice a week with hand soap and kerosene4 ,every night put a little chloride of lime in the strainer and pour through it a kettleful of boiling water4 #bib4 ,steaming or ,boiling ,pudding4--,in steaming or boiling puddings1 as the water boils away add more boiling water4 ,if cold water is added1 for a short time at least1 the foodstuff will not be boiling1 and this state of affairs may prove disastrous to the pudding4 #bic4 ,cooking ,peas4--,when cooking peas do not shell them4 ,wash the pods and put them on to boil4 ,when they are done the pods will break and rise to the top of the kettle leaving the peas at the bottom4 ,they have a better flavor cooked this way4 #bid4 ,troubled ,with ,ants4--,when troubled with ants in your pantry and kitchen pour kerosene around on the edge of your shelves and on your doorstep4 ,they will soon disappear4 #bie4 ,to ,exterminate ,roaches4--,a housewife says that a few drops of turpentine sprinkled around where roaches gather will exterminate them at once4 #bif4 ,how to ,economize on ,gas4--,more gas is wasted in the oven than elsewhere4 ,often one burner will suffice after the oven has been well heated4 ,it is better to run one burner than to burn two low1 as they frequently go out4 #big4 ,less ,noise in ,washing ,dishes4--,if your cook insists in washing the dishes in the pantry while the family is still at dessert1 insist upon her placing the dishes to drain upon a heavy turkish towel4 ,it will lessen much of the clatter4 #bih4 ,a ,useful ,article in the ,kitchen4--,a useful article in the kitchen is a small microscope4 ,show the cook how to use one4 ,she will be so horrified if shown dates1 prunes1 or figs that are germ infested that she will take special pains in washing them4 ,the microscope is also useful to examine cereals1 cornmeal1 buckwheat and other things which unless kept tight may be unpleasantly infected4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hhg #bii4 ,to ,restore ,freshness to ,vegetables4--,for the housewife who must practise strict economy1 as well as for her who lives at a distance from the market1 it is well to know that cabbage1 celery or lettuce and their like which have lost the first freshness1 may be restored by putting first into warm water1 just comfortably warm to the hand1 and after fifteen or twenty minutes1 you will be surprised to note that it will have the original snappy crispness so much desired4 ,often the grocer will sell the second day celery and lettuce at half price4 ,the above method will freshen same1 and may make quite a saving of bills4 #cjj4 ,worn ,brooms or ,whisks4--,worn brooms or whisks may be dipped into hot water and uneven edges trimmed off with shears4 ,this will make the straw harder1 and the trimming makes the broom almost as good as new4 #cja4 ,making ,over a ,heatherbloom ,petticoat4--,when you make over a heatherbloom petticoat1 do not cut it off at the top and place the drawing string in again1 and do not plait it to fit the band4 ,instead1 place a band around the waist of the person being fitted1 pin the petticoat to the band1 then make large darts at each seam and cut off that superfluous material that otherwise would need to be put into gathers4 ,it does not destroy the shape and permits the petticoat to lie smoothly over the hips4 #cjb4 ,the ,gingham ,apron for the ,housewife4--,the gingham apron for the housewife at her daily tasks1 especially if the maid is out and she has any kitchen work to do1 is imperative1 and she will find the long apron that buttons over the shoulders the most acceptable4 #cjc4 ,after ,cleaning the ,sewing ,machine4--,after cleaning the sewing machine1 several yards of stitching must be accomplished before the machine runs smoothly and without leaving marks4 ,if you have any long seams on dark material to sew up1 sew them now before attempting any light work4 #cjd4 ,to ,remove ,tangled ,threads4--,no doubt you often have stopped sewing and patiently picked the threads out of the bobbin under the machine plate1 or around the wheels1 for this often occurs1 says the ,woman's ,national ,daily4 ,save time in the future by lighting a match and burning out the threads1 then brush the ashes off and oil the parts4 #cje4 ,clothes ,rack for ,children4--,in one home1 in the rear hall1 is a low rack on which children can hang their coats1 hats and mittens when they come in from school4 ,the hanger was made with two stout steel brackets and a curtain pole fitted up with hooks on which the articles were held4 ,on one end of the pole was hung a whiskbroom1 and each tot was taught its use4 #cjf4 ,to ,remove ,dust from ,any ,white ,fabric4--,to remove dust from any white fabric lay the spot over a tea-kettle of boiling water4 ,place a cut lemon over the spot1 pressing firmly4 ,remove occasionally1 in order to allow the juice to evaporate1 and the stain will disappear before one's eyes1 no matter how stubborn or how deep set4 #hhh ,,mothers' ,,remedies #cjg4 ,amateur ,dressmakers4--,amateur dressmakers will probably find it difficult to decide just how to finish the necks of the collarless frocks and waists that will be worn this summer4 ,if the material is net1 there is no prettier decoration than a band of the net piped with silk or satin and braided in a simple design4 ,necks of tub dresses while there is to be no contrasting yoke1 may be trimmed with a threaded beading4 #cjh4 ,to ,prevent ,marks on the ,dining ,table4--,if you have a highly polished dining table which you are afraid of spoiling1 lay a piece of oilcloth on the table under the pad and you will have no trouble4 #cji4 ,for ,cupboard ,shelves4--,put a white oilcloth on kitchen shelves instead of paper4 ,the cloth will not turn yellow as the paper does1 and can be kept clean while washing dishes4 #caj4 ,cleaning ,gilt ,frames4--,when gilt frames or mouldings of the rooms have specks of dirt on them they can be cleaned with white of an egg1 rubbed on with a camel's hair brush4 #caa4 ,to ,clean ,kid ,gloves4--,take a fine soft cloth1 dip it into a little sweet milk1 then rub it on a cake of soap1 and rub the gloves with it4 ,they will look like new4 #cab4 ,washing ,fine ,woolens4--,to keep baby's sacques and socks and your own shawls and scarfs as fluffy as when new1 dry and put in oven of range1 shaking often between the palms while drying4 #cac4 ,to ,wash ,grained ,woodwork4--,to wash grained woodwork take a half pail of hot water1 add half a pound of soap chips1 and boil until dissolved4 ,take from fire1 add one pint kerosene1 then boil for five minutes longer4 ,add one quarter of this to a half pailful of warm water4 ,wash woodwork thoroughly1 wipe and dry1 and lastly use a flannel to polish with4 #cad4 ,sewing on ,buttons4--,how often the mother hears the complaint3 ,i do wish you wouldn't sew these buttons on so tightly that ,i can't button them4 ,when you start to sew on a button1 before you take a stitch1 lay a pin across the face of the button1 and sew over the pin4 ,fasten your thread before you remove the pin1 else you will draw the last stitch and spoil it4 ,you will find there is a good shank to the button and yet it is perfectly secure4 #cae4 ,airing ,house ,after ,meals4--,after each meal1 there should be another thorough airing of the lower floor in the home4 ,no matter how perfectly the system of ventilation1 it is impossible to prevent cooking odors4 ,this airing is doubly necessary should there be smokers in the family4 #caf4 ,house ,cleaning ,hints4--,for the last few days before house cleaning1 ornaments and pictures can be washed at one's convenience4 ,they need only be removed or covered when a room is cleaned4 ,with these preparations1 the actual cleaning can be done quickly and with much less disturbance of the family routine4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hhi #cag4 ,uses for ,men's ,old ,silk ,handkerchiefs4--,men's old silk handkerchiefs should never be thrown away when worn thin4 ,they are just the thing for dusting the polished surface of the piano1 ornaments and fine china and glass and bric-a-brac4 #cah4--;,cleaning ,fine ,fabrics4--,in cleaning fabrics great care should be taken not to rub them roughly between the hands4 ,the gentle rubbing on of the solvent with a fresh cloth is sufficient4 #cai4 ,to ,wash ,white ,woolen ,blankets4--,to wash white woolen blankets1 dissolve four tablespoonfuls of good washing powder in a dipperful of boiling water and pour into a tub of warm water4 ,open the blanket out wide and put it in the tub and let it soak all over for a half an hour4 ,then rub it all over between the hands1 and if there are any stains left1 rub them with soap4 ,rinse in clear water of the same temperature as the wash water4 ,if you do this your blankets will be soft and will not shrink4 ,do not rub blankets on a washboard1 as it makes them hard1 and blueing added makes them a dull gray color4 #cbj4 ,to ,take ,out ,wagon ,grease4--,to take out wagon grease1 which is of two kinds1 that made from coal tar may be removed from cloth by an application of petroleum2 the other1 made from animal fat1 responds to a sponging of ether4 #cba4 ,old ,perspiration ,stains4--,old perspiration stains may be removed by applying oxalic acid and water in solution1 one part of the former to twenty parts of the latter4 #cbb4 ,eyelet ,embroidery4--,eyelet embroidery is one of the daintiest as well as the simplest of embroideries1 and1 best of all1 with a little practice the work can be accomplished quite rapidly4 ,eyelet embroidery is equally effective done on sheer or heavy material2 and neat sewing is all that is required to gain good results4 #cbc4 ,a ,convenience for the ,household4--,a convenience for the household1 that will be appreciated by men as well as women1 is a wire rack to hang in the closet4 ,it has a series of projecting arms upon which coat hangers may be placed without interfering with each other4 ,this greatly augments the closet room4 ,this rack may be slipped over an ordinary closet hook1 and will accommodate five coat hangers4 #cbd4 ,to ,turn the ,hems of the ,table ,linen ,easily and ,accurately4--,to turn the hems of the table linen easily and accurately1 remove the needle from your sewing machine1 adjust the hemmer to the desired width and pass the goods through4 ,they are then ready for hemming by hand4 ,you will find this saves a great deal of time1 and gives you a straight1 even hem4 #cbe4 ,soft ,wood ,floors to ,paint4--,if a soft wood floor is glue sized1 before painting1 it will take less paint4 #hij ,,mothers' ,,remedies #cbf4 ,hanging ,out ,quilts4--,when hanging out quilts and pillows1 pound and brush them the first thing1 and let the fresh air get into them all day4 ,most people do this just before taking them in4 ,consequently the beds did not get the proper airings4 #cbg4 ,paint that ,sticks to ,glass4--,paint that sticks to glass can be removed with hot vinegar4 #cbh4 ,books with ,delicate ,bindings4--,books with delicate bindings which have become soiled through much handling1 can be satisfactorily cleaned by rubbing with chamois skin dipped in powdered pumice stone4 #cbi4 ,cleaning ,silverware4--,old tooth brushes and nail brushes1 and old knitted underwear should always be reserved for cleaning silver4 ,nothing is better than a tooth brush for brushing the dried whiting out of the heavily chased silver or repousse work4 ,the chamois skin is best for the final polishing4 ,if table silver be steeped in hot soap suds immediately after being used1 and dried with a soft clean cloth1 a regular cleaning will not be needed so often4 #ccj4 ,cleaning ,crockery and ,enamel4--,by immersing1 for a day or two in sour milk1 glass1 crockery or enamel ware articles may be perfectly cleaned of stains or limey accumulations from hard water4 ,this is much better than a scouring1 as the surface is not injured in any way1 and every part can be reached4 #cca4 ,going to ,market4--,the housekeeper who goes to market rather than order by telephone will find she gets better things for less money4 #ccb4 ,moths in ,carpets4--,if moths have attacked the carpet try putting gasoline on the edges1 soaking the nap of the carpet4 ,also work powdered borax into the carpet wherever there is a sign of moths or under heavy pieces of furniture1 which cannot easily be moved in the weekly sweeping4 #ccc4 ,a ,serviceable ,furniture ,brush4--,a serviceable furniture brush is made of turkey tail feathers4 ,take a stout twine and needle1 sew the quills tightly together and cover the handle with a piece of oilcloth1 smoothly stitched into place1 or wrap the handle with cloth and stitch4 ,a brush of this kind is very soft and may be used to dust any highly polished piece of furniture4 #ccd4 ,uses of a ,wooden ,spoon4--,never use any but a wooden or silver spoon to stir anything with in cooking4 ,many a dish is spoiled by the cook stirring it with an iron or metal spoon4 ,wood is the best when any acid1 such as vinegar1 is used in the ingredients to be stirred4 #cce4 ,boiling ,vegetables4--,boil parsnips and such vegetables with thin skins2 then peel when cold4 ,the flavor is preserved and your hands are not stained4 #ccf4 ,to ,wash ,furniture4--,furniture washed with castile soap and tepid water and rubbed with a piece of old silk will look like new4 ,,miscellaneous ,,recipes #hia #ccg4 ,old ,suitcases and ,purses4--,when suitcases and purses begin to show wear1 coat all the spots with tan water color paint1 and when perfectly dry rub over with a little sweet oil4 ,let stand for an hour1 then rub with woolen cloth4 ,tan and brown shoes which have become scuffed may be treated in the same way4 #cch4 ,putting up ,lunches4--,those who find the putting up of lunches a part of the daily routine may take comfort in the suggestion of one resourceful woman4 ,when using eggs she sees to it that only a small piece of the shell is broken off from the end of one egg4 ,the egg shell from which the piece has been cut is then washed and kept as a receptacle for jelly or jam for the noon lunch basket4 ,the open end being protected by a piece of paper dipped in paraffin4 #cci4 ,paint ,wicker ,furniture4--,if you must paint wicker furniture see that you buy paint that is well mixed and thinned to the proper consistency4 ,if too thick it gets lumpy and the paint is apt to rub off on the clothes4 ,porch chairs which are exposed to weather should be finished with a coat of enamel to make them last longer4 ,the coat of enamel is also more easily dusted4 #cdj4 ,bureau ,drawers that ,stick4--,wax is better to use on the bureau drawers that stick than soap4 ,it works better and will not catch dirt so much4 #cda4--,uses for ,old ,envelopes4--,cut out the corners from all heavy envelopes1 for they are excellent for holding coins sent by mail4 ,they always make good corner protection4 #cdb4 ,to ,prevent ,fruit from ,moulding4--,a layer of absorbent cotton laid over the fruit in the mouth of the fruit cans is an excellent preventive against the mould4 ,if mould should form1 it will cling to the cotton and leave the fruit clean4 #cdc4 ,linoleum or ,oilcloth ,that is ,cracked4--,linoleum that is badly cracked may be improved by a filler made of ochre and boiled flour paste4 ,after the filling is dry the linoleum may be painted4 #cdd4 ,borax as a ,purifier for ,ice ,box4--,borax is an invaluable aid to the woman who wishes to keep her ice box immaculate4 ,it is especially desirable for use in small refrigerators where little food is kept1 and where ice is kept more for the purpose of preserving butter and milk and keeping bottled water cool4 ,cold water with plenty of pure borax1 is preferable to hot water to use in wiping off the walls of the refrigerator4 ,it does not heat the box and1 being a germ killer1 it purifies everything it touches4 ,it may also he put in the corners of the refrigerator4 ,its best use of all is perhaps in keeping the receptacle for the ice itself and the outside tube in pure and sanitary condition4 ,it may be sprinkled freely over the bottom of the ice box proper and on the rack holding the ice4 #cde4 ,to ,clean ,gilded ,surfaces4--,to clean gilded surfaces1 dip a soft brush in alcohol to which a few drops of ammonia water have been added1 and with it go over the surface4 ,do not rub roughly or harshly4 ,in about five minutes the dirt will have become soft and easy of removal4 ,then go over the surface again gently with the same or similar brush dipped in rain water4 ,now lay the damp article in the sunlight to dry4 ,if there is no sunlight place it near a warm 7but not hot7 stove1 and let dry completely in order to avoid streaks1 taking care that the position of the article1 during the drying is not exactly vertical4 #hib ,,mothers' ,,remedies #cdf4 ,hints for the ,housewife4--,every housewife should have plenty of waxed paper or paraffin paper about the house4 ,it is of the greatest value in preserving eatables from the air and keeping them properly moist4 ,in the sandwich basket it is indispensable4 ,cake wrapped in it will keep moist and fresh for a much longer time than if put directly into the box4 ,when the paper has become sticky run cold water on it1 and it may be used again4 ,cheese wrapped up in it and put in the refrigerator will keep fresh for a week4 #cdg4 ,excessive ,gas ,light ,weakens the ,eyes4--,when the excessive light of the gas light or the electric bulb tires weak eyes1 resort to the tallow candle4 ,for the sick room wax candles are preferred1 as they never produce smoke or smell4 ,they seem to soothe the nerves of the invalid and in this way help to produce a restful night4 #cdh4 ,handy ,disinfectant for the ,household4--,chlorate of lime moistened with vinegar and water1 equal parts1 is a handy disinfectant for the household4 ,it can be kept in the cellar1 and in case of sickness a few drops scattered around the house will purify the air4 #cdi4 ,for ,closing ,windows4--,a piece of bamboo1 an old blind roller1 or any strong smoothly rounded stick about three feet long1 with a small flat piece of wood about the same thickness1 twelve inches long and covered with flannel1 nailed across the ends1 makes an admirable and useful article for closing top windows without either going outside or standing on a stool or a chair to reach1 or straining one's self with the weight to be raised upward4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #hic ,,medical ,,dictionary ,,simple and ,,plain ,,definitions of ,,medical ,,terms ,for ,reference in your ,newspaper and ,general ,reading and ,throughout this ,work4 ,abdomen 7ab-do'men74 ,that portion of the body1 lying between the thorax and the pelvis1 or belly4 ,ablution 7ab-lu'shun74 ,the act of washing or cleansing4 ,abnormal 7ab-nor'mal74 ,contrary to the usual structure or condition4 ,not normal4 ,abortion 7ab-or'shun74 ,the expulsion of the fetus before the sixteenth week4 ,abrasion 7ab-ra-zhun74 ,a spot rubbed bare of the skin or mucous membrane4 ,abscess 7ab'ses74 ,a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues4 ,absorbent 7ab-sor'bent74 ,taking up by suction4 ,a medicine or dressing that promotes absorption4 ,acid 7as'id74 ,sour1 having properties opposed to those of the alkalies4 ,acidity 7as-id'it-e74 ,the quality of being acid or sour4 ,acrid 7ak'rid74 ,pungent2 producing an irritation4 ,acetabulum 7as-et-ab'u-lum74 ,the rounded cavity in the innominate 7hip7 bone which receives the head of the femur4 ,accoucheur 7ah-kosh'er74 ,an obstetrician4 ,one who attends a woman in confinement4 ,actual ,cautery 7kaw'tere74 ,fire1 a red hot iron1 or the moxa1 used as a cauterizing agent4 ,acholia 7ah-ko'leah74 ,lack or absence of the secretion of bile4 ,acupuncture 7ak-u-punk-tur74 ,the insertion of needles into a part for the production of counter-irritation4 ,adhesive 7ad-he'siv74 ,sticking or adhering closely4 ,adipose 7ad'ip-os74 ,of a fatty nature2 fat4 ,adjuvant 7ad'ju-vant74 ,an auxiliary remedy4 ,adult 7a-dult'74 ,a person grown to full size and strength or to the years of manhood4 ,affection 7af-ek'shun74 ,a morbid condition or diseased state4 ,affusion 7af-u'shun74 ,the pouring of water upon a part or upon the body for reducing fever or correcting nervous symptoms4 ,ailment 7al'ment74 ,any disease or affection of the body4 ,albuminose 7al-bumin-os74 ,a primary production of the digestion of a proteid1 not coagulable by heat4 ,aliment 7al'im-ent74 ,food1 or nutritive material4 ,alimentary ,canal 7al-imen'ta-re74 ,the portion of the digestive apparatus through which the food passes after mastication4 ,the canal from the mouth to the anus2 gullet1 stomach1 bowel1 anus4 ,alkali 7al'kal-i74 ,a compound which forms salts with acids and soaps with fats4 ,potash1 soda1 lithia1 ammonia4 ,alterative 7awl-ter-at-iv74 ,a medicine that produces a favorable change in the processes of nutrition and repair4 #hid ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,alveolar 7al-ve'o-lar74 ,pertaining to an alveolus4 ,alveolus 7al-ve-olus74 ,bone socket of a tooth2 air sac of the lungs1 etc4 ,amaurosis 7am-aw-ro'sis74 ,blindness without any visible defect in the eye1 from disease of the optic nerve1 retina1 brain4 ,amenorrhea 7am-en-or-re'ah74 ,absence or abnormal stoppage of the monthly sickness4 ,amniotic ,liquid 7am-ne-ot'ik74 ,a fluid enclosed within the amnion which nourishes and protects the foetus 7unborn child74 ,amputation 7am-pu-ta'shun74 ,the surgical cutting off of a limb or other part4 ,amylaceous 7am-il-a'she-us74 ,starchy4 ,analysis 7an-al'is-is74 ,separation4 into compound parts or elements4 ,anchylosis 7,ankylosis7 7ang-kil-o'sis74 ,abnormal immobility and consolidation of a joint 7stiff joint74 ,anemia 7an-e'me-ah74 ,a condition in which the blood is deficient either in quantity or quality4 ,anastomose 7an-as'to-moz74 ,communicating with one another1 as arteries and veins4 ,anastomosis 7an-as-to-mo'sis74 ,the surgical or pathological formation of a passage between any two normally distinct spaces or organs4 ,anasarca 7an-ah-sar'kah74 ,an accumulation of serum in the cellular tissues of the body4 ,general dropsy4 ,anesthesia 7an-is-the-zhe-ah74 ,loss of feeling or sensation of a part or whole body4 ,anesthetic 7an-es-thet-ic74 ,a drug that produces anesthesia1 without the sense of touch or pain4 ,aneurism 7an'u-rizm74 ,a pulsating tumor consisting of a sac or pouch into which blood flows through an opening in an artery4 ,animalcule 7anim-al'kul74 ,any minute animal organism4 ,anodyne 7an'o-din74 ,a medicine that relieves pain4 ,antacid 7an-tas'id74 ,a substance that counteracts or neutralizes acidity4 ,antiphrodisiac 7ant'af-ro-diz-e-ak74 ,an agent that allays sexual impulses4 ,anthelmintic 7an-thel-min'tik74 ,destruction to worms4 ,anthrax 7an'thrax74 ,a carbuncle4 ,antibilious 7an-te-bil'yus74 ,good against bilious conditions4 ,antidote 7an'te-dot74 ,a remedy for counteracting a poison4 ,antidysenteric 7an'te-dis-en-ter'ik74 ,relieving1 curing or preventing dysentery4 ,antiemetic 7an'te-e-met'ik74 ,arresting or preventing emesis or vomiting4 ,antilithic 7an-te-lith'ik74 ,preventing the formation of stone or calculus4 ,antimorbific 7anti-mor-bif 'ic74 ,preventing disease4 ,antiperiodic 7an'te-pe-re-od'ik74 ,serviceable against malarial or periodic recurrence4 ,antiscorbutic 7an'te-skor-bu'tik74 ,correcting or curing scurvy4 ,antiseptic 7an-te-sep'tik74 ,a substance destructive to poisonous germs4 ,antispasmodic 7an'te-spaz-mod'ik74 ,an agent that relieves spasms4 ,antisyphilitic 7an'te-sif-il-it'ik74 ,useful in cases of syphilis4 ,anus 7a'nus74 ,the distal end and outlet of the rectum4 ,apathy 7ap'ath-e74 ,lack of feeling or emotion2 indifference4 ,apparatus 7ap-ar-a'tus74 ,a number of parts acting together in the performance of some special function4 ,aphasia 7ah-fa'ze-ah74 ,defect or loss of the power of expression by speech1 writing1 or signs4 ,aphthous 7af'thus74 ,pertaining to1 characterized by1 affected with aphthae 7thrush74 ,apex 7a'pex74 ,the top or pointed extremity of any conical part4 ,apnea 7ap-ne'ah74 ,the transient cessation of breathing that follows a forced respiration4 ,aperient 7ap-e're-nt74 ,a gentle purgative or laxative4 ,appetite 7ap'et-it74 ,a natural longing or desire1 especially that for food4 ,areola 7ar-e'o-lah74 ,the colored circle round the nipple or round a pustule4 ,a minute space or interstice in a tissue4 ,aromatic 7ar-o-mat'ik74 ,a medicinal substance with a spicy fragrance and stimulating qualities4 ,aroma 7ah-ro'mah74 ,the fragrance or odor1 especially that of spice or medicine1 or of articles of food or drink4 ,arthrodia 7ar-thro'de-ah74 ,an articulation or joint which allows a gliding motion of the surfaces4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #hie ,articulation 7ar-tik'u-la'shun74 ,a connection between two or more bones whether allowing motion between them or not4 ,articulated 7ar-tik'u-la-ted74 ,connected by joints4 ,arthritic 7ar-thrit'ik74 ,pertaining to or affected with gout or arthritis4 ,relating to inflammation of a joint4 ,ascaris 7as'kar-is74 ,a worm found in the intestines4 ,ascites 7as-si'tez74 ,dropsy of the abdominal cavity4 ,aspirate 7as'pi-rat74 ,to treat by aspiration4 ,to pronounce with full emission of breath4 ,assimilation 7as-sim-il-a'shun74 ,the transformation of food into living tissue4 ,asthenic 7as-then'ik74 ,characterized by weakness or feebleness4 ,asthmatic 7az-mat'ik74 ,affected with asthma4 ,astringent 7as-trin'gent74 ,an agent that arrests discharges by causing contraction1 such as tannic acid1 alum1 zinc1 etc4 ,attenuant 7at-ten'u-ant74 ,causing thinness1 as of the blood4 ,atony 7at'on-e74 ,lack of normal tone or strength4 ,atrophy 7at'ro-fe74 ,a wasting or diminution in the size of a part4 ,auricle 7au'rik-l74 ,the pinna or flap of the ear4 ,the chambers of the heart on either side above the ventricles4 ,auscultation 7aus-kul-ta'shun74 ,listening with the ear or an instrument to organs1 such as the lungs1 heart1 etc4 ,autopsy 7au-top-se74 ,the post-mortem examination of a body4 ,axilla 7ak-sil'lah74 ,the arm-pit4 ,axillary ,glands4 ,lymphatic glands situated in the arm-pit4 ,balsamic 7bawl-sam'ik74 ,of the nature of balsam4 ,biennial 7bi-en'ni-al74 ,happening ,once in two years4 ,bifurcation 7bi-fur-ka'shun74 ,division into two branches4 ,bile or ,gall 7,bil74 ,the golden brown or greenish yellow substance secreted by the liver4 ,bilious 7bil'yus74 ,characterized by bile4 ,full of bile4 ,blister 7blis'ter74 ,a collection of serous1 bloddy or watery fluid beneath the epidermis 7outer skin74 ,bonchioles4 ,a minute bronchial tube4 ,bronchia 7brong'ke-ah74 ,bronchial tubes smaller than the bronchi1 and larger than the bronchioles4 ,bougie 7boo-zhe'74 ,a slender instrument for introduction into the urethra or a large one for the rectum or other opening4 ,bronchial 7brong'ke-al74 ,pertaining to the bronchi4 ,bronchitis 7brong-ki'tis74 ,inflammation of the bronchial tubes4 ,bright's ,disease 7britz74 ,inflammation of the kidneys4 ,any disease of the kidneys associated with albumen in the urine4 ,bulbous 7bul'bus74 ,a bulb4 ,cachexia 7kak-ek'seah74 ,a profound and marked state of constitutional disorder4 ,a depraved condition of general nutrition due to some serious disease such as cancer1 tuberculosis 7cancerous cachexia74 ,cacumen 7kak-u'men74 ,the top or apex of an organ4 ,callous 7kal'us74 ,hard4 ,calcareous 7kal-ka'reus74 ,chalky4 ,pertaining to or having the nature of limestone4 ,callus 7kal'lus74 ,the new growth of bony matter between the extremities of broken bone serving to unite them4 ,capillary 7kap'il-la-ri74 ,pertaining to or resembling a hair4 ,a minute blood vessel connecting the arterioles with the venules2 very minute blood vessels4 ,capsicum 7kap'si-kum74 ,cayenne pepper4 ,capsule 7kap'sul74 ,a soluble case for enclosing a dose of medicine4 ,a fibrous or membraneous covering as of the spleen or kidneys4 ,carbon 7kar'bon74 ,charcoal4 ,carbonic ,acid ,gas 7kar-bon'ik74 ,an acidulous liquid made by dissolving carbon dioxide in water4 ,cardiac 7kar'de-ak74 ,pertaining to the heart4 ,carminative 7kar-min'-a-tiv74 ,a medicine to relieve flatulence1 such as anise1 cinnamon1 cloves1 peppermint1 soda4 ,caries 7ka're-ez74 ,rottenness4 ,the molecular decay or death of a bone4 ,it becomes soft1 porous and discolored4 ,carotid ,artery 7kah-ro-tid'74 ,the large artery in the neck4 ,carpus 7kar'pus74 ,the wrist4 #hif ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,cartilage 7kar'til-ej74 ,gristle4 ,the gristle attached to joint surfaces and forming certain parts of the skeleton4 ,catamenia 7kat-ah-me'ne-ah74 ,monthly sickness4 ,cataplasm 7kat'ap-lazm74 ,a poultice4 ,catarrh 7kat-ahr'74 ,inflammation of a mucous membrane with a free discharge4 ,cathartic 7kath-ar'tik74 ,a medicine that produces free movements of the bowels4 ,catheter 7kath'it-er74 ,a hollow tube for introduction into a cavity through a narrow canal or channel4 ,caustic 7kaws'tik74 ,burning2 destructive to living tissues4 ,cautery 7kaw'ter-e74 ,application of a caustic substance or hot iron4 ,cauterize 7kaw'ter-iz74 ,to scar or burn with a caustic or cautery4 ,cell 7sel74 ,a small hollow cavity in any one of the minute protoplasmic masses which form organized tissues4 ,cellular 7sel'u-lar74 ,relating to or composed of cells4 ,cerebellum 7ser-e-bel'um74 ,the inferior part of the brain lying below the cerebrum and above the pons and medulla4 ,cerebro ,spinal 7ser'e-bro-spi'nal74 ,pertaining to the brain and spinal cord4 ,cerebral 7ser'e-bral74 ,relating to the cerebrum4 ,cerebrum 7ser'-e-brum74 ,the main portion of the brain occupying the upper part of the cranium1 and consisting of two equal portions1 called hemispheres4 ,cerumen 7se-ru'men74 ,ear-wax4 ,chalybeate 7kal-ib'e-at74 ,containing or charged with iron4 ,chancre 7shang'ker74 ,the primary lesion 7or sore7 of syphilis4 ,cholagogues 7ko'ia-gog74 ,a medicine causing an increased flow of bile4 ,choleraic 7kol-er-a'ik74 ,of the nature of cholera4 ,chorea 7ko-re'ah74 ,st4 ,vitus' dance4 ,chordee 7kor-dee'74 ,painful deflection of the penis in gonorrhea4 ,chronic 7kron'ik74 ,long continued2 not acute4 ,chyle 7kile74 ,the milky juice taken up by the lacteals from the food in the intestines after digestion4 ,chyme 7kim74 ,the thick grayish liquid mass into which the food is converted by stomach 7gastric7 digestion4 ,circulation 7sir-ku-la'shun74 ,passing in a circle1 as the circulation of the blood4 ,cicatrix 7sik-a'trix74 ,a scar2 the mark left by a sore or a wound4 ,clavicle 7klav'ik-l74 ,collar-bone4 ,climacteric 7kli-mak-ter'ik74 ,a period of the lifetime at which the system was believed to undergo marked changes4 ,now generally applied to the change of life4 ,clinical 7klin'ic-al74 ,pertaining to bedside treatment or to a clinic4 ,clonic 7klon'ik74 ,applied to spasms where the parts are rigid and relaxed in succession4 ,clyster 7kli'ster74 ,an injection into the rectum2 an enema4 ,coagulation 7ko-ag-u-la-shun74 ,the process of changing into a clot4 ,coagulum 7ko-ag'u-lum74 ,a clot or curd4 ,coagulate 7ko-ag'u-,iat74 ,to cause a clot4 ,coalesce 7ko-al-es'74 ,the union of two or more parts or things4 ,collapse 7kol-laps'74 ,a state of extreme prostration and depression with failure of circulation4 ,colon 7ko'lon74 ,that part of the large intestine which extends from the caecum to the rectum4 ,colostrum 7ko-los'trum74 ,the first fluid secreted by the breast 7mammary gland7 after confinement4 ,colliquative 7kol-liq'wah-tuv74 ,characterized bv an excessive fluid discharge4 ,collyrium 7kol-lir'e-um74 ,an eye-wash4 ,coma 7ko'mah74 ,profound stupor occurring during a disease or after a severe injury4 ,comatose 7ko'mat-os74 ,pertaining to or affected with coma4 ,combustion 7kom-bust'yun74 ,burning2 rapid oxidation with emission of heat4 ,concussion 7kon-kush'un74 ,a violent jar or shock1 or a condition resulting from it4 ,concretion 7kon-kre'shun74 ,a calculus or inorganic mass in a natural cavity or in the tissues of an organism4 ,condiment 7kon'di-ment74 ,a seasoner4 ,condyle 7kon'dil74 ,the rounded eminence at the joint 7articular7 end of a bone4 ,confluent 7kon-flu'ent74 ,becoming merged together4 ,congenital 7kon-jen'it-al74 ,existing at or before birth4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #hig ,congestion 7kon-gest'jun74 ,excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood in a part4 ,conjunctiva 7kon-junk-ti'vah74 ,the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the eyeball4 ,constipation 7kon-stip-a'shun74 ,infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces 7bowel material74 ,constriction 7kon-strik'shun74 ,a constricted part or place4 ,tight feeling4 ,contagious 7kon-ta'jus74 ,propagated by contagion or by immediate contact or effluvia4 ,contusion 7kon-tu-zhun74 ,a bruise4 ,contamination 7kon-tam-in-a'shun47 ,infection of the person or of matter by contact4 ,convalescence 7kon-val-es'ens74 ,getting well after an illness4 ,convoluted 7kon'va-lut-cd74 ,rolled together or coiled4 ,convulsion 7kon-vul'shun74 ,a violent involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the voluntary muscles4 ,cordial 7kord'yel74 ,stimulating the heart2 invigorating4 ,cornea 7kor'neah74 ,the transparent anterior portion of the eyeball4 ,corpse 7korps74 ,the dead body of a human being4 ,corrective 7kor-ek'tiv74 ,modifying or changing favorably4 ,corroborants 7kor-ob'er-ants74 ,aiding in proving4 ,corrosive 7kor-ro'siv74 ,eating away4 ,a substance that destroys organic tissue either by direct chemical means or by causing inflammation and suppuration4 ,counter ,irritation 7kown'ter-ir-rit-a'shun74 ,a superficial irritation4 ,cosmetics 7koz-met'ik74 ,beautifying substances4 ,costiveness 7kos'tiv-nes74 ,constipated bowels4 ,cranium 7kra'neum74 ,the skull or brain-pan4 ,crassamentum 7kras-sam-en'tum74 ,a clot1 as of blood4 ,crepitus 7krep'it-us74 ,the grating of broken bones4 ,crisis 7kri'sis74 ,turning point of a disease for better or worse4 ,cutaneous 7ku-ta'ne-us74 ,pertaining to the skin4 ,cuticle 7ku'tik-l74 ,the epidermis1 outer or scarf skin4 ,cyst 7sist74 ,a cavity containing fluid and surrounded by a capsule 7covering74 ,debility 7de-bil-i-ti74 ,lack or loss of strength4 ,decoction 7de-kok'shun74 ,a medicine1 etc41 made by boiling4 ,decomposition 7de-kom-po-zish'-un74 ,putrefying4 ,the separation of the component parts of the body4 ,deglutition 7deg-lu-tish'un74 ,the act of swallowing4 ,dejection 7de-jek'shun74 ,discharge of excrementitious material2 mental depression4 ,deleterious 7del-e-te're-us74 ,hurtful2 injurious4 ,deliquium 7de-lik'we-um74 ,a fainting or syncope4 ,delirium 7de-lir'e-um74 ,a condition of mental excitement with confusion and usually hallucinations and illusions4 ,demulcents 7de-mul'sents74 ,soothing2 allays irritation1 especially of mucous surfaces4 ,dentition 7den-tish'in74 ,teething2 cutting of teeth4 ,dentrifice 7den'trif-is74 ,a substance for cleansing teeth4 ,duodenum 7du-o-de'num74 ,the first part of the small intestine4 ,deobstruent 7de-ob'stru-ent74 ,a medicine to remove obstruction4 ,depletion 7de-ple'shun74 ,diminished quantity of fluid in the body or in a part1 especially by bleeding1 conditions due to excessive loss of blood or other fluids4 ,depuration 7dep'u-ra-shun74 ,purify or cleanse4 ,derm 7derm74 ,the skin4 ,desiccate 7des-ik-at74 ,to dry thoroughly4 ,detergent 7de-ter'gent74 ,a cleansing1 purifying medicine4 ,desquamation 7des-kwam-a'shun74 ,scaling2 shedding of the epithelial elements1 chiefly of the skin4 ,determination 7de-term-in-a'shun74 ,tendency of the blood to collect in a part4 ,diagnosis 7di-ag-no'sis74 ,the art of distinguishing one disease from another4 ,diaphragm 7di'af-ram74 ,the membrane that separates the abdomen from the chest cavity4 ,diaphoretics 7di-af-o-ret'ik74 ,sweating remedies4 #hih ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,diathesis 7di-ath'es-is74 ,natural or congenital predisposition to a special disease4 ,dietetics 7di-ct-et'iks74 ,the science or study and regulation of food4 ,dilatation 7di-la-ta'shun74 ,stretched beyond the normal dimension4 ,diluent 7dil'u-ent74 ,makes less irritant2 an agent that makes less irritant4 ,discutients 7dis-ku'te-ent74 ,remedies that scatter4 ,disinfectant 7dis-in-fek'tant74 ,agent that destroys disease germs or renders ferments inactive4 ,dislocation 7dis-lo-ka'shun74 ,the displacement of any part1 especially a bone4 ,diuretic 7diu-ret'ik74 ,agent to increase secretion of the urine4 ,dorsal 7dor'sal74 ,pertaining to the back or back of any part4 ,drastic 7dras'tic74 ,powerful acting remedy or agent4 ,dyspepsia 7dis-pep'se-ah74 ,difficult digestion4 ,impairment of the power or function of digestion4 ,dysuria 7dis-ur'e-ah74 ,painful or difficult passing of urine4 ,dyspnoea 7disp-ne'ah74 ,difficult or labored breathing4 ,dyspragia 7dys-pra'je-ah74 ,difficulty in swallowing4 ,dyscrasia 7dis-kra'ze-ah74 ,a depraved state of the humors2 abnormal composition of the blood and humors4 ,ebullition 7eb-ul-ish'un74 ,the process of boiling4 ,ecstacy 7ek'stas-i74 ,a kind of trance or state of fixed contemplation1 with mental exaltation1 partial abeyance of most of the functions and rapt expression of the countenance4 ,edema 7e-de'mah74 ,swelling due to the accumulation of serous fluid in the tissues4 ,effervesce 7ef-fer-ves'74 ,to bubble2 sparkle4 ,efflorescence 7ef-flo-res'sens74 ,a rash or eruption4 ,effluvium 7ef-flu've-um74 ,an ill-smelling exhalation1 especially of a noxious character4 ,effusion 7ef-fu-zhun74 ,the escape of fluid into a part or tissue4 ,electrization 7e-lek-tri-za'shun74 ,the act of charging with1 or treatment by1 electricity4 ,electuary 7e-lek'tu-a-re74 ,a medicinal preparation consisting of a powdered drug made into a paste with honey1 syrup1 etc4 ,elimination 7e-lim-in-a'shun74 ,the act of expulsion from the body4 ,emaciation 7e-ma-se-a'shun74 ,leanness1 or a wasted condition of the body4 ,embryo 7em'bre-o74 ,the foetus 7unborn child7 in its earlier stages of development1 especially before the end of the third month4 ,emesis 7em'e-sis74 ,vomiting4 ,emetic 7e-met-ik74 ,any substance that causes vomiting4 ,emmenogogue 7em-men'ogog74 ,any agent stimulating or favoring the monthly flow4 ,emollient 7e-mo'le-ent74 ,soothing or softening4 ,emphysema 7em-fis-e'mah74 ,a swelling or inflation due to the presence of air in the interstices of the connective tissues4 ,emulsion 7e-mul'shun74 ,an oily or resinous substance divided and held in suspension through the agency of an adhesive1 mucilaginous1 or other substance4 ,enamel 7en-am'el74 ,the white substance that covers and protects the dentine of the crown of the teeth4 ,empirical 7em-pir-ic-al74 ,based on experience4 ,encephalon 7en-sef'al-on74 ,that portion of the central nervous system which is contained within the skull or cranium4 ,encysted 7en-sis'ted74 ,enclosed in a sac1 or cyst4 ,endermically 7en-der-mik'ally74 ,absorption through the skin4 ,enema 7en'em-ah74 ,an injection thrown into the rectum4 ,enervation 7en-er-va'shun74 ,languor2 lack of nervous energy4 ,enteritis 7en-ter-i'tis74 ,inflammation of the intestine1 usually the small intestine4 ,enteric 7en-ter'ik74 ,pertaining to the intestines or bowels4 ,epidemic 7ep-id-em'ik74 ,a disease which attacks many people in any district at the same time4 ,epidermis 7ep-id-er'mis74 ,outer skin2 scarf skin2 cuticle4 ,ephemeral 7ef-em'er-al74 ,transient2 for one day or less4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #hii ,epigastrium 7cp-a-gas'tre-um74 ,the upper middle portion of the abdomen belly72 over or in front of the stomach4 ,epigastric 7ep-e-gas'trik74 ,pertaining to the epigastrium4 ,epileptic 7ep-e-lep-tik74 ,a person troubled with epilepsy4 ,epiglottis 7ep-e-glot'tis74 ,the lid-like structure covering the entrance into the larynx 7upper windpipe71 ,epiphora 7e-pif-o-rah74 ,an abnormal overflow of tears down the cheek1 usually due to lachrymeal stricture4 ,epispastic 7ep-e-spas-tik74 ,a congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the dorsum 7back7 of the penis4 ,on the female1 a fissure of the upper wall of the female urethra4 ,epistaxis 7ep-e-stax'is74 ,nose-bleed4 ,epithelium 7ep-ith-ele'um74 ,the covering of the skin and mucous membrane consisting wholly of cells of varying form and arrangement4 ,erethism 7er'e-thizm74 ,excessive irritability or sensibility4 ,erosion 7er'o-zhun74 ,an eating or gnawing away2 a kind of ulceration4 ,eructation 7e-ruk-ta'shun74 ,the act of casting up wind from the stomach2 belching4 ,eruption 7erup'shun74 ,a visible lesion on the skin due to disease and marked by redness1 etc4 ,errhine 7er'rin74 ,a medicine that promotes a nasal discharge4 ,erysipelations 7er-is-ip'el-a-shuns74 ,pertaining to or of the nature of erysipelas4 ,eschar 7e's-kar74 ,a slough produced by burning or by a corrosive application4 ,escharotic 7es-kar-ot'ik74 ,a caustic substance capable of producing a slough4 ,esophagus 7e-sof 'a-gus74 ,gullet1 extends from pharynx to stomach4 ,eustachian ,tube 7u-sta'ke-an74 ,the bony cartilaginous canal that extends from the middle ear to the throat4 ,evacuation 7e-vak-u-a'shun74 ,the act of emptying1 especially of the bowels4 ,evacuant 7e-vak'u-ant74 ,a medicine that causes the evacuation4 ,exacerbation 7eks-as-er-ba'shun74 ,an increase in the symptoms of a disease4 ,exanthema 7ex-an-the'mah74 ,an eruption upon the skin2 ,an eruptive disease4 ,excision 7ex-sizh'on74 ,the cutting out of a part4 ,excitant 7ek-si-tent74 ,stimulating4 ,excoriated 7ex-ko-re-ated74 ,any superficial loss of substance1 such as that produced on the skin by scratching4 ,excrement 7eks-kre-ment74 ,fecal matter2 matter cast out as waste from the body4 ,excretion 7eks-kre'shun74 ,the discharge of waste products4 ,excrescence 7ex-kres'ens74 ,an abnormal outgrowth upon the body4 ,exfoliate 7ex-fo-le-ate74 ,a falling off in scales or layers4 ,exhalation 7cx-ha-la'shun74 ,the giving off of matters in a vapor form4 ,expectorate 7ex-pec'to-rat74 ,the act of coughing up and spitting out materials from the lungs and wind-pipe4 ,expectorant 7ex-pec-to'rant74 ,a remedy that promotes or modifies expectoration4 ,exostosis 7cks-os'to-sis74 ,a bony outgrowth from the surface of a bone or tooth4 ,expiration 7eks-pi-ra'shun74 ,the act of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs4 ,extravasation 7eks-trav-as-a'shun74 ,the passing of fluid 7blood1 etc47 outside of the cavity or part normally containing it4 ,extremities 7eks-trem'it-ies74 ,pertaining to an extremity or end4 ,exudation 7eks-u-da'shun74 ,the passing out of serum or pus in or upon the tissues4 ,facial 7fa'shal74 ,pertaining to the face4 ,facet 7fa'set74 ,a small plain surface on a bone or hard body4 ,fauces 7faw'sez74 ,the passage from the mouth to the pharynx 7throat74 ,faeces4 ,same as feces4 ,fecal 7fa'kal74 ,pertaining to1 or consisting of feces4 ,fascia 7fa'she-ah74 ,a sheet or band of tissue which invests and connects the muscles1 or the areolar tissue1 forming layers beneath the skin or between muscles4 ,farinaceous 7far-in-a'se-us74 ,of the nature of flour or meal4 ,febrifuge 7feb'rif-ug74 ,a remedy that allays fever4 ,febrile 7feb'ril74 ,feverish2 pertaining to fever4 ,femur 7fe'mur74 ,the thigh-bone4 ,the bone from the hip to the knee4 #ijj ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,ferruginous 7fer-ru'gin-us74 ,containing iron or iron-rust4 ,fetid 7fe'tid74 ,having a rank or foul smell4 ,fetor 7fe'tor74 ,stench or offensive odor4 ,fibrin 7fib'rin74 ,a whitish proteid from the blood and serous fluids of the body4 ,filtration 7fil-tra'shun74 ,the passage of a liquid through a filter4 ,fistula 7fis'tu-lah74 ,a narrow canal or tube left by the incomplete healing of abscesses or wounds and usually transmitting some fluid1 either pus or the secretions or contents of some organ or body cavity4 ,flaccid 7flak'sid74 ,weak1 lax and soft4 ,flatulence 7flat'u-lense74 ,distended with gas in stomach or bowels4 ,flatus 7fla'tus74 ,gas1 especially in the stomach and bowels4 ,flexible 7flex'ib-l74 ,that which may be bent without breaking4 ,flocculent 7flok'u-lent74 ,flaky1 downy1 or wooly4 ,flooding 7flud'ding74 ,a copious bleeding from the womb4 ,flush 7flush74 ,a redness of the face or neck4 ,flux 7flux74 ,an excessive flow of any of the excretions of the body1 especially feces4 ,foetus 7fe'tus74 ,same as fetus1 ,the child in the womb after the end of third month1 called embryo before that time4 ,fomentations 7fo-men-ta'shun74 ,treatment by warm and moist applications to a part to relieve pain or inflammation4 ,formula 7for'mu-lah74 ,a prescribed method of preparing a medicine4 ,fracture 7frak'tur74 ,the breaking of a part1 especially of a bone4 ,friction 7frik'shun74 ,the act of rubbing4 ,fumigation 7fu-mig-a'shun74 ,disinfection by exposure to the fumes of a vaporized disinfectant4 ,fungus 7fung'gus74 ,anyone of a class of vegetable organisms of a low order of development1 including mushrooms1 toadstools1 moulds1 etc4 ,function 7funk'shun74 ,the normal1 special or proper action or office of any part or organ4 ,fundament 7fun'da-ment74 ,the foundation or base of a thing4 ,fungous 7fung'us74 ,of the nature or resembling a fungus4 ,galvanization 7gal-van-iz-a'shun74 ,treatment by galvanic electricity4 ,ganglion 7gang'le-on74 ,any mass of gray nervous substance that serves as a center of nervous influence4 ,gangrene 7gang'gren74 ,the mortification or non-molecular death of a part4 ,gargle 7gar'gle74 ,a solution used for rinsing the mouth and throat4 ,gastric 7gas'tric74 ,pertaining to the stomach4 ,gestation 7ges-ta-shun74 ,pregnancy4 ,gelatinous 7gel-at'in-us74 ,like jelly or softened gelatine4 ,genital 7gen'it-al74 ,pertaining to the organs of generation or reproduction4 ,gland4 ,an organ that separates any fluid from the blood2 or an organ which secretes something essential to the system or excretes waste materials the retention of which would be injurious to the body4 ,glottis 7glot'is74 ,the space between the vocal cords1 together with the larynx1 which is concerned in voice production4 ,gluteus 7glu-te'us74 ,one of the large muscles of the buttock4 ,glandular 7glan'du-lar74 ,pertaining to the nature of a gland4 ,granular 7gran'u-lar74 ,made up of1 or containing granules or grains4 ,granulation 7gran-u-la'shun74 ,the formation in wounds of small rounded fleshy masses4 ,grumous 7gru'mus74 ,clotted4 ,lumpy4 ,guttural 7gut'tur-al74 ,pertaining to the throat4 ,habit 7hab'it74 ,the tendency to repeat an action or condition4 ,hallucination 7hal-lu-sin-a'shun74 ,perception of an object1 etc41 which has no external existence1 as by sight1 sound1 smell1 taste1 or touch4 ,hectic 7hek'tik74 ,associated with consumption and with septic poisoning4 ,due to absorption of toxic substances4 ,hematemesis 7hem-at-em'es-is74 ,the vomiting of blood4 ,hemorrhage 7hem'-or-rej74 ,bleeding4 ,an escape of blood from the vessels4 ,hepatic 7hep-at-ik74 ,pertaining to the liver4 ,hereditary 7her-ed'-it-a-re74 ,derived from ancestry or obtained by inheritance4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #ija ,heredity 7he-red'-it-e74 ,the inheritance of qualities or of diseases from a ncestry4 ,hematuria 7hem-at-u'-reah74 ,the discharge of urine containing blood4 ,hematosis 7hem-at-o'sis74 ,the process of the formation of blood2 also its arterialization in the lungs4 ,hemiplegia 7hem-e-ple'jeah74 ,paralysis of one side of the body4 ,hernia 7her'neah74 ,rupture4 ,breach4 ,hydragogue 7hi'drag-og74 ,a purgative that causes copious liquid discharges4 ,hydrargyrum 7hi-drar'gir-um74 ,mercury or quicksilver4 ,hydrogen 7hi'-dro-gcn74 ,a light inflammable gaseous element1 odorless and tasteless4 ,hydrothorax 7hi-dro-tho'rax74 ,the presence of a serous fluid in the pleural cavity4 ,hydrophobia 7hi-dro-pho'bia74 ,acute infectious disease communicated to man by the bites of an animal suffering from rabies4 ,hygiene 7hi'-gen74 ,the science of health and its preservation4 ,hyperesthesia 7hi-per-es-the'zeah74 ,excessive sensibility of the skin or of a special sense4 ,hypochondrical 7hi-po-kon'-dri-kal74 ,affected with hypochondriasis1 morbid anxiety about the health4 ,hymen 7hi'men74 ,the fold of mucous membrane that partially occludes the vaginal orifice4 ,hypnotic 7hip-not'-ik74 ,inducing sleep4 ,hypertrophy 7hi-per'tro-fe74 ,an increase in the size of a tissue or organ independent of the general growth of the body4 ,hypodermic 7hi-po-der'mik74 ,applied or administered beneath the skin4 ,hypogastrium 7hi-po-gas'treum74 ,the lower median anterior region of the abdomen4 ,hysterical 7his-ter'ikal74 ,pertaining to or affected by hysteria4 ,ichor 7ikor74 ,an acrid thin puriform discharge4 transcriber's note3 pus ,idiopathic 7id-eo-path'ik74 ,not dependent upon another disease or upon a known or recognized cause4 ,idiosyncrasy 7id-eo-sin'kras-e74 ,a habit or quality of body or mind peculiar to any individual4 ,ileum 7il'-e-um74 ,the tower portion of the small intestine terminating in the cecum4 ,ileus 7il'-e-us74 ,severe colic due to intestinal obstruction4 ,iliac 7il'-e-ak74 ,pertaining to the ilium or to the flanks4 ,iliac ,region4 ,one of the regions into which the abdomen is divided4 ,flank region4 ,illuminant 7il-lu'min-ant74 ,that which aids in lighting up a part1 cavity or organ for inspection4 ,impotence 7im'-po-tens74 ,lack of power4 ,especially of sexual power in the man4 ,imbecility 7im-bes-il'-it-e74 ,feebleness of mind1 congenital or acquired4 ,immersion 7im-mer'shun74 ,the plunging of the body into a liquid4 ,inanition 7in-an-ish'un74 ,emptiness2 wasting of the body from starvation4 ,incontinence 7in-kon'tin-ens74 ,inability to restrain natural discharges like the urine1 feces1 etc4 ,incubation 7in-ku-ba'shun74 ,the period between the implanting of an infectious disease and its manifestation4 ,incisor 7in-sis'-or74 ,any one of the four front teeth of either jaw4 ,incubus 7in'-ku-bus74 ,a heavy mental burden4 ,indigenous 7in-dij'-en-us74 ,native2 originating or belonging to a certain locality or country4 ,indigestible 7in-dij-es'tibl74 ,not susceptible of digestion4 ,indisposition 7in'-dis-po-zish'-un74 ,slight illness4 ,induration 7in-du-ra'shun74 ,hardening4 ,the process of hardening4 ,infection 7in-fek'-shun74 ,the communication of disease from one person to another1 whether by effluvia or by contact1 mediate or immediate4 ,infiltration 7in-fil-tra'-shun74 ,the accumulation in a tissue of substances not normal to it4 ,inflammation 7in-flam-ma'shun74 ,a morbid condition characterized by pain1 heat1 redness and swelling1 etc4 ,infusion 7in-fu'shun74 ,steeping2 to extract the active principles of substance by means of water1 but without boiling4 ,ingestion 7in-gcs'-shun74 ,the act of taking food1 etc41 into the body4 ,inguinal 7in'gwin-al74 ,pertaining to the groin4 ,injection 7in-jek'-shun74 ,the act of throwing a liquid into a part1 such as the rectum or a blood vessel4 #ijb ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,inoculation 7in-ok-u-la'shun74 ,the insertion of a virus into a wound or abrasion in the skin in order to communicate the disease4 ,inspiration 7in-spi-ra'shun74 ,the act of drawing air into the lungs4 ,inspissation 7in-spis-sa'shun74 ,to make thick by evaporation or absorption of fluid4 ,integument 7in-teg'um-ent74 ,the covering of the body2 the skin4 ,intercostal 7in-ter-kas'tal74 ,situated between the ribs4 ,intermittent 7in-ter-mit'-ent74 ,occurring at intervals4 ,intestines 7in-tes'-tins74 ,the bowels4 ,ischuria 7is-ku're-ah74 ,suppression or retention of the urine4 ,joint4 ,an articulation between two bones2 more especially one which admits of more or less motion in one or both bones4 ,jugular 7ju'gu-lar74 ,pertaining to the neck4 ,labia 7la'beah74 ,two folds of skin1 etc41 of the female genital organs2 lips4 ,labium 7la'-bi-um74 ,a lip or lip-shaped4 ,lacerated 7las'er-a-ted74 ,torn2 of the nature of a rent4 ,laceration 7las-er-a'shun74 ,the act of tearing2 a wound made by tearing4 ,lactation 7lak-ta'shun74 ,suckling4 ,the period of the secretion of milk4 ,lachyrmal 7lak'ri-mal74 ,pertaining to the tears or to the organs secreting and conveying tears4 ,lacinating 7la'sin-a-ting74 ,tearing2 darting or sharply cutting4 ,lacteal 7lak'-te-al74 ,pertaining to milk ,larynx 7lar'inx74 ,the organ of the voice1 situated between the base of the tongue and the trachea4 ,larva 7lar'-vah74 ,the first stage of the insect development after leaving the egg and in which the organism resembles a worm4 ,laxative 7lak'-sat-iv74 ,mildly cathartic4 ,loosening4 ,laryngoscope 7lar-in'-go-skop74 ,a mirror attached to a long handle for examining the interior of the larynx4 ,laryngotomy 7lar-in-got'ome74 ,the operation of cutting into the larynx 7incising the larynx74 ,lesion 7le'zhun74 ,an injury1 wound or morbid structural change4 ,lethargy 7lith-ar-gi74 ,a condition of drowsiness or stupor that cannot be overcome by the will2 also a hypnotic trance4 ,leucorrhea 7lu-kor-re'-ah74 ,a white1 muco-purulent discharge from the vagina and womb1 popularly called the whites4 ,ligature 7lig'-at-ur74 ,a thread or wire for tying a vessel1 etc4 ,ligament 7lig'-am-ent74 ,any tough fibrous band which connects bones or supports viscera 7internal organs74 ,linctus 7link'-tus74 ,a thick syrupy medicament to be taken by licking4 ,liniment 7lin'-im-ent74 ,any oily preparation to be rubbed upon the skin4 ,lithontriptic 7lith-on-trip'-tik74 ,an agent that dissolves renal stones4 ,lithotomy 7lith-ot'o-me74 ,the removal of a stone by cutting into the bladder 7cystotomy74 ,lithotrity 7lith-ot'ri-te74 ,the crushing of a calculus 7stone7 within the bladder by a lithotrite 7instrument74 ,livid 7li'vid47 ,discolored from the effects of congestion or contusion4 ,lochia 7lo'keah74 ,the discharge from the vagina that takes place during the first week after child-birth4 ,lumbago 7lum-ba'go74 ,neuralgia of the loins4 ,lumbar 7lum'bar74 ,pertaining to the loins4 ,lymph 7limf74 ,a transparent slightly yellow liquid of alkaline reaction which fills the lymphatic vessels4 ,lymphatic 7limfat'-ic74 ,pertaining to or containing lymph4 ,maceration 7mas-er-a'shun74 ,the softening of a solid by soaking4 ,macula 7mak'-u-lah74 ,a stain or spot2 especially one upon the skin not elevated above the surface4 ,malaria 7mah-la'riah74 ,a fever disease1 now known to be caused by a blood parasite4 ,malarial 7mal-a'real74 ,pertaining or due to malaria4 ,malformation 7mal-for-ma'shun74 ,deformity4 ,an abnormal development or formation of a part of the body4 ,malignant 7mal-ig'nant74 ,bad4 ,threatening life4 ,malleolus 7mal-le'o-lus74 ,a hammer-headed process of bone4 ,mania 7ma'ne-ah74 ,a variety of insanity characterized by wild excitement1 hallucinations1 delusions and violent tendencies4 ,mamma 7mam-mah74 ,the breast4 ,mammary gland4 ,marrow 7mar'o74 ,the fatty substance contained in the medullary canal of long bones and in the interstices of the cancellous bone4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #ijc ,mastication 7mas-tik-a'shun74 ,the chewing of food4 ,maturation 7mat-u-ra'shun74 ,the formation of pus4 ,matrix 7ma'trix74 ,the womb4 ,the groundwork in which anything is cast4 ,meatus 7me-a'tus74 ,a passage or opening4 ,medulla ,oblongata 7med-ul-lah oblong-at'-a74 ,an organ or ganglion of the brain which connects the spinal cord with the pons4 ,menses 7men'sez74 ,monthly flow from the womb4 ,menstrual 7men'stru-al74 ,pertaining to menstruation4 ,menstruum 7men'stru-urn74 ,a solvent4 ,metastasis 7met-as'tas-is74 ,the transfer of a diseased process from a primary focus to a distance by the conveyance of the causal agents through the blood vessels or lymph channels1 like mumps from face to the scrotum4 ,metatarsus 7met-ah-tar'-sus74 ,the bones of the foot--situated between the 7instep7 tarsus and toes4 ,miasm 7mi'asm74 ,anything harmful contaminating the air4 ,micturition 7mik-tu-rish'-un74 ,the act of passing urine4 ,midwife 7mid'wif74 ,a female nurse who attends women in childbirth4 ,minim 7min'-im74 ,about a drop4 ,mitral valves 7mit'ral74 ,the valves that control the opening from the left auricle to the left ventricle4 ,morbid 7mor'bid74 ,pertaining to disease or diseased parts4 ,morbific 7mor-bif 'ik74 ,producing disease4 ,morbus 7mor'bus74 ,disease4 ,mucous ,membrane 7mu'kus74 ,a membrane that secretes mucus4 ,mortification 7mor-tif-ik-a'shun74 ,see gangrene4 ,mucilage 7mu-cil'ij74 ,a solution of gum in water4 ,mucus 7mu'kus74 ,a viscid liquid4 ,narcotic 7nar-kot'-ik74 ,a drug that produces stupor4 ,nausea 7naw'sheah74 ,sickness at the stomach with an inclination to vomit4 ,navel 7n-a'vet74 ,the umbilicus4 ,nauseant4 7naw'she-ant74 ,nauseating2 producing nausea4 ,necrosis 7nek-ro'sis74 ,the death of cells surrounded by living tissue4 ,nephritic 7nef-rit'-ik74 ,pertaining to nephritis 7inflammation of the kidneys74 ,nervine 7nur'-vin74 ,acting upon the nerves4 ,neuralgia 7nu-ral'-jeah74 ,severe pain along a nerve without any demonstrable structural changes in the nerve4 ,neurasthenia 7nu-ras-then-iah74 ,a group of symptoms resulting from debility or exhaustion of the nerve centers4 ,nocturnal 7nok'-tur-nal74 ,pertaining to the night4 ,node 7nod74 ,a knob4 ,protuberance4 ,normal 7nor'-mal74 ,conforming to natural law or order4 ,nostalgia 7nos-tal'-je-ah74 ,homesickness4 ,nostrum 7nos'trum74 ,a quack2 secret medicine4 ,nutritious 7nu'trish'us74 ,nourishing4 ,obtuse 7ob-tus'74 ,dull4 ,obesity 7obes'it-e74 ,an excessive development of fat4 ,oedema 7e-de'mah74 ,an infiltration of serum in a part2 watery swelling4 ,obstetrics 7ob-stet'-riks74 ,care of women during pregnancy1 confinement and after4 ,occipital 7ok-sip'it-al74 ,pertaining to the back part of the head 7occiput74 ,olfactory ,nerves 7ol-fak'-to-re74 ,nerves of smell4 ,omentum 7o-men'tum74 ,an apron4 ,a fold of the peritoneum connecting the abdominal organs with the stomach4 ,ophthalmia 7off-thal'-meah74 ,inflammation of the eye4 ,opiates 7o'-pe-ats74 ,a preparation of opium4 ,optic 7op'tik74 ,pertaining to vision or to the science of optics4 ,optic nerve4 ,nerve of sight4 ,orthopnea 7or-thop-ne'ah74 ,a condition marked by quick and labored breathing and relief is only had by remaining in an upright position4 ,ossific 7os-if '-ik74 ,producing bone4 ,ossification 7os'if-ik-a'shun74 ,the formation of bone4 ,ovary 7o'var-e74 ,one of a pair of glandular organs giving rise to ova 7eggs74 ,ovariotomy 7o-va-re-ot'-o-me74 ,removal of an ovary4 ,ovum 7o'vum74 ,an egg2 the reproductive cell of an animal or vegetable4 #ijd ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,oxygen 7oks'e-gen74 ,a colorless1 tasteless1 odorless gas4 ,palate 7pal'-at74 ,the roof of the mouth4 ,palpitation 7pal-pit-a'shun74 ,a fluttering or throbbing1 especially of the heart1 of which a person is conscious4 ,palliative 7pal'-e-a-tiv74 ,an agent that relieves or soothes the symptom of a disease without curing it4 ,panacea 7pan-a-se'ah74 ,a cure-all4 ,papilla 7pap-il'-ah74 ,a small nipple-like eminence4 ,paracentesis 7par'-ah-sen-te'-sis74 ,puncture of the wall of a cavity of the body1 such as the chest1 drum membrane1 etc4 ,paralytic 7par-ah-lit'ik71 ,affected with paralysis4 ,paralysis 7par-al'-is-is74 ,palsy4 ,a loss of motion or of sensation in a part4 ,paraplegia 7par-ah-ple'jeah74 ,paralysis of the lower half of the body or of the lower extremities4 ,parasite 7par'ah-sit74 ,an animal or vegetable living upon or within another organism1 termed the host4 ,paroxysm 7par'oks-izm74 ,the periodic increase or crisis in the progress of a disease4 ,patella 7pat-el'-ah74 ,the knee cap4 ,pathology 7path-ol'-oje74 ,the branch of medical science that treats of the modifications of functions and changes of structures caused by disease4 ,pathognomonic 7path-og-no-mon'ik74 ,characterized by a disease distinguishing it from other diseases4 ,parturient 7par-tu're-ent74 ,giving birth2 being in labor4 ,parturition 7par-tu-rish'-un74 ,the act of giving birth to young4 ,pediculus 7pe-dik'-u-lus74 ,the louse4 ,pelvis 7pel'-vis74 ,a basin or basin-shaped cavity4 ,the bony ring formed by sacrum and coccyx and innominate bones4 ,pepsin 7pep'-sin74 ,a ferment found in the gastric juice1 and capable of digesting proteids in the presence of an acid4 ,percussion 7per-kush'-in74 ,striking upon a part to ascertain the condition of the underlying organs4 ,pericardium 7per-e-kar'de-um74 ,the closed membranous sac enveloping the heart4 ,pericarditis 7per-e-kar'-di-tis74 ,inflammation of the pericardium4 ,perineum 7per-e-ne'um74 ,that portion of the body included in the outlet of the pelvis1 bounded in front by the pubic arch1 behind by the coccyx1 and ligaments and on the sides by the projections of the ichium4 ,periodicity 7pcr-e-o-dis'ite74 ,recurrence at regular intervals4 ,periosteum 7per-e-os'teum74 ,covering of parts of the bone except where the tendons and ligaments are attached to the joint surfaces4 ,peristaltic 7per-e-stal'tik74 ,pertaining to peristalsis1 an wave-like motion seen in the tubes1 like bowels1 etc4 ,perflation 7per-fla-shun74 ,to blow through4 ,petechia 7pet-e-keah74 ,a small spot beneath the epidermis due to an effusion of blood4 ,permeate 7per'me-at74 ,passing throughout4 ,permeable 7per'me-able74 ,capable of affording passage4 ,phagedenic 7fag-ed-en'ick74 ,relating to phagedena1 a rapidly spreading destructive ulceration of soft tissues4 ,phalanges 7fa-lan'ges74 ,plural of phalanx4 ,bones of the fingers or toes4 ,pharynx 7far'-inx71 ,the throat4 ,phlegmatic 7fleg-mat'-ik74 ,indifferent1 apathetic4 ,phlebotomy 7fleb-ot'o-me74 ,opening of a vein for blood letting4 ,phlegmon 7fleg'mun74 ,an inflammation characterized by the spreading of a purulent or fibro-purulent exudate within the tissues4 ,phthysical 7tiz'ik-al74 ,pertaining to consumption 7phthisis74 ,physiognomy 7fiz-e-og'no-me74 ,the countenance4 ,plethoric 7pleth'o-rik74 ,a state characterized by an excess of blood in the vessels and marked by a reddish color of the face1 full pulse1 etc4 ,pleura 7plu'rah74 ,the serous membrane enveloping the lung and lining the inner surface of the chest cavity4 ,pleurisy 7plu'rise-e74 ,inflammation of the pleura 7pleuritis74 ,plexus 7plex-us74 ,a network1 especially an aggregation of vessels or nerves forming an intricate network4 ,polypus 7pol'e-pus74 ,a tumor having a pedicle1 found especially on mucous membranes1 as in the nose1 etc4 ,pregnancy 7preg'nan-se74 ,woman with child2 state of being pregnant4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #ije ,prescription 7pre-skrip-shun74 ,a formula written by a doctor to the druggist1 designating substances to be administered4 ,post-mortem 7post-mor'tem74 ,an examination of a body after death4 ,potable 7po'ta-bl74 ,drinkable4 ,prognosis 7prag-no'sis74 ,a judgment in advance concerning the duration1 course and termination of a disease4 ,prophylactic 7pro-fil-ak'tik74 ,an agent that prevents the development of disease4 ,prolapsus 7pro-lap'sus74 ,falling downward4 ,pruritus 7pru-ri'tus74 ,intense itching4 ,pseudo 7sudo74 ,a prefix meaning false4 ,ptyalism 7ti'-al-izm74 ,salivation4 ,puberty 7pu'ber-te74 ,the period at which generative organs become capable of exercising the function of reproduction4 ,purperal 7pu-ur'per-al74 ,pertaining to1 caused by1 or following childbirth4 ,pulmonary 7pul'mon-are74 ,pertaining to the lungs4 ,pulmonitis 7pul-mon'itis74 ,inflammation of the lungs4 ,better term is pneumonia4 ,pulp4 ,the soft part of fruit4 ,pungent 7pun'jent74 ,acrid1 penetrating1 producing a painful of prickling sensation4 ,purgative 7pur'ga-tiv74 ,a drug producing copious discharges from the bowels4 ,purulent 7pu'rul-ent74 ,having the character of or containing pus4 ,pus 7pus74 ,a liquid inflammation product made up of cells 7leukocytes7 and a thin fluid called liquor pures4 ,pustules 7pus'tuls74 ,small circumscribed elevations of the skin containing pus4 ,putrid 7pu'trid74 ,rotten4 ,putrefaction 7putre-fak'shun74 ,the decomposition of animal or vegetable matters effected largely by the agency of nucro-production of various solid1 liquid and gaseous matters4 ,pylorus 7pi-lo'rus74 ,the circular opening of the stomach into the duodenum4 ,pyrosis 7pir'os-is74 ,heartburn2 a burning sensation in the gullet and stomach with sour eructation1 due to acid dyspepsia4 ,rectum 7rek'tum74 ,the lower part of the bowel 7of the large intestine74 ,recurrent 7re'kur'ent74 ,returning4 ,refrigerant 7re-frig'er-ant74 ,coating1 lessening fever4 ,regimen 7rej'im-en74 ,the systematic regulation of the diet and habits for some special purpose4 ,regurgitate 7re-gur-je'-tat74 ,flowing back or against a normal direction4 ,resolution 7rez-o-lu'shun74 ,the return of a part to a normal state after a pathologic 7disease7 process4 ,resolvents 7rez-ol'vent74 ,an agent that causes resolution4 ,respiration 7res-pir-a'shun74 ,the act or function of breathing2 the act by which air is drawn in and expelled from the lungs1 including inspiration and expiration4 ,restorative 7res-tor'a-tiv74 ,prompting a return to health or consciousness4 ,resuscitation 7re-sus-sit-a'shun74 ,the bringing back to life of one apparently dead4 ,retina 7ret'in-ah74 ,the delicate innermost tunic and perceptive structure of the eye1 formed by the expansion of the optic nerve and covering the back part of the eye as far as the ora serrata4 ,revulsion 7re-vul'shun74 ,the diverting of disease from one part to another by the sudden withdrawal of the blood from the part4 ,rheum 7rum74 ,any watery or catarrhal discharge4 ,rubefacient 7ru-be-fa'shent74 ,an agent that reddens the skin4 ,rigor 7rigor74 ,the rigidity or stiffening which follows after death1 due to congestion of the muscle plasm4 ,saccharine 7sak'kar-in74 ,sugary2 of a sweet taste4 ,salvia 7sal've-ah74 ,sage4 ,salutary 7sal'u-ta-re74 ,favorable to the preservation and restoration of health4 ,sanative 7san'at-iv74 ,promoting health2 health4 ,sanies 7sa'ne-ez74 ,a fetid1 ichorous discharge from a wound or ulcer1 containing serum1 pus and blood4 ,scab 7scab74 ,the crust of a superficial sore4 ,sanitary 7san'it-are74 ,promoting or pertaining to health4 ,sanitation 7san-it-a'shun74 ,the establishment of conditions favorable to health4 ,sanguine 7sang-gwine74 ,abounding in blood4 ,ardent2 hopeful4 ,scarf-skin 7scarf-skin74 ,the epidermis4 #ijf ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,scirrhus 7skir'rus74 ,a hard cancer4 ,sciatic 7si-at'ik74 ,pertaining to the ischium 7bone74 ,scorbutic 7skor-bu'tik74 ,pertaining to or affected by scurvy4 ,scrotum 7skro'tum74 ,the pouch which contains the testicles and their accessory organs4 ,scrofulous 7skrof 'u-lous74 ,affected with or of the nature of scrofula4 ,sebaceous 7se-ba'shus74 ,pertaining to sebum or suet4 ,sedative 7sed'at-iv74 ,a remedy that allays excitement4 ,sedentary 7sed'en-ta-re74 ,sitting habitually2 of inactive habits4 ,seminal 7sem'in-al74 ,pertaining to seed or semen4 ,serum 7se'rum74 ,the clear portion of any animal liquid separated from its more solid elements2 especially the clear liquid which separates in the clotting of blood from the clot and the corpuscles4 ,serous 7si'rus74 ,pertaining to or resembling serum4 ,semiflexion 7sem-e-flek'shun74 ,the position of a limb midway between bending and extension4 ,senile 7se'nil74 ,of or pertaining to old age4 ,septic 7sep'tik74 ,produced by or due to putrefaction4 ,sialagogues 7si-al'-ag-og74 ,an agent that produces a flow of saliva4 ,sinapism 7sin'ap-izm74 ,a mustard plaster4 ,sinew 7sin'yu74 ,the tendon of a muscle4 ,slough 7sluf74 ,a mass of dead tissue in or cast out from living tissue4 ,sewerage 7su'er-ej74 ,drainage4 ,solution 7so'lu'shun74 ,a liquid containing dissolved matter4 ,solvent 7sol'vent74 ,capable of dissolving4 ,sordes 7sor'dez74 ,the dark brown foul matter which collects on the lips and teeth in low fevers 7typhoid1 etc474 ,spasm 7spazm74 ,a sudden1 violent1 involuntary rigid contraction due to muscular contraction4 ,speculum 7spek'u-,ium74 ,an instrument for dilating the opening of a passage or cavity of the body to view the interior4 ,specific 7spe-sif 'ik74 ,a remedy especially indicated for any particular disease4 ,sphincter 7sfingk'ter74 ,a ring-like muscle which closes a natural orifice4 ,spinal ,cord 7spi'nal74 ,the cord-like structure contained in the spinal canal4 ,spleen 7spleen74 ,one of the so-called ductless glands4 ,sporadic 7spo-rad'ik74 ,occurring here and there1 scattered4 ,squamous 7skwa'-mus74 ,scaly or plate-like4 ,stertorous 7ster'torus74 ,snoring4 breathing4 ,sternum 7ster'num74 ,breast bone4 ,stertor 7ster'tor74 ,snoring or sonorous breathing1 especially that of sleep or of coma4 ,stethoscope 7steth'o-skop74 ,an instrument for ascertaining the condition of the organs of circulation and respiration4 ,stimulant 7stim'u-lant74 ,producing stimulation4 ,increasing the heart's action4 ,stool 7stool74 ,the fecal discharge from the bowel4 ,stomachic 7stom'ak-ik74 ,pertaining to the stomach4 ,strangury 7stran-ju-re74 ,slow and painful discharge of the urine4 ,stricture 7strik-tur74 ,abnormal narrowing of a canal1 duct or passage4 ,strumous 7stru'mus74 ,scrofulous4 ,struma 7stru'mah74 ,scrofula4 ,stupor 7stu-por74 ,partial or nearly complete unconsciousness4 ,styptic 7stip-tik74 ,astringent4 ,to arrest hemorrhage by means of astringent quality4 ,subcutaneous 7sub-ku-ta'neus74 ,beneath the skin4 ,submaxillary 7sub-max'il-la-ri74 ,situated beneath the jaw4 ,sudor 7su'dor74 ,sweat or perspiration4 ,sudorifics 7sudor-if-iks74 ,sweaters4 ,suppurate 7sup'pu-rat74 ,to produce pus4 ,suture 7su'tur74 ,a surgical stitch or seam2 an unmovable joint4 ,symptom 7simp'tom74 ,any evidence of disease or of a patient's condition4 ,synocha 7sin'-o-kah74 ,a continued fever4 ,syncope 7sin'-co-pe74 ,a swoon1 fainting1 or a faint4 ,sudden failure more or less of the heart's action4 ,syphilis 7sif'i#a-;is74 ,a venereal disease 7pox74 ,syringe 7sir'inj74 ,all instrument for injecting liquids into any vessel or cavity4 ,tepid 7tep'id74 ,luke warm4 ,,medical ,,dictionary #ijg ,tetanic 7tet'an-ik74 ,pertaining to or of the nature of tetanus4 ,tertian 7tur'shan74 ,recurring every third day4 ,tetanus 7tet'an-us74 ,an acute disease due to the bacillus tetani1 in which there is a state of more or less persistent tonic spasm of some of the voluntary muscles4 ,tibia 7tib'eah74 ,the inner bone of the leg 7below the knee74 ,therapeutics 7ther-ap-u'tiks74 ,the science and art of healing4 ,thorax 7tho'raks74 ,the chest4 ,testicles 7tes'tik-kl74 ,the two glands which produce semen4 ,tendon 7ten'don74 ,a band of dense fibrous tissue forming the termination of a muscle and attaching the latter to a bone4 ,tense 7tens74 ,stretched4 ,tension 7ten'shun74 ,the act of stretching4 ,tincture 7tink'tur74 ,a solution of the medicine principle of a substance in a fluid other than water or glycerol4 ,tonsils 7ton'sils74 ,small almond-shaped masses between the pillars of the fauces on either side4 ,torpid 7tor'pid74 ,not acting with normal vigor and facility4 ,torpor 7tor'por74 ,sluggishness4 ,tormina 7tor'minah74 ,griping pains in the bowels4 ,trachea 7tra-ke-ah74 ,the wind-pipe4 ,tracheotomy 7trake-ot'o-me47 ,the formation of an artificial opening into the trachea1 cutting into the trachea4 ,transpiration 7tran-spi-ra'shun74 ,the discharge of air1 sweat or vapor through the skin4 ,tubercles 7tu'ber-kl74 ,any mass of small1 rounded nodules produced by the bacillus of tuberculosis4 ,transudation 7trans'-u-da'tion74 ,the passing of liquid through a membrane4 ,tumefaction 7tu-me-fak'-shun74 ,a swelling4 ,puffiness4 ,tumor 7tu'mor74 ,morbid enlargement4 ,tympanum 7tim'pa-num74 ,the middle ear4 ,typhoid 7ti'foid74 ,resembling typhus4 ,typhus 7ti'-fus74 ,a contagious fever characterized by a petechial 7spotted7 eruption1 high fever and great prostration4 ,ulcer 7ul'-ser74 ,an open sore other than a wound4 ,ulna 7ul'nah74 ,a bone of the forearm on the side opposite that of the thumb4 ,urea 7u-re'ah74 ,a white1 crystallizable substance from the urine1 blood and lymph4 ,ureter 7u-re'-ter74 ,the tube that conveys the urine from the kidney to the bladder4 ,urethra 7u-re'thra74 ,a membranous canal extending from the bladder to the surface4 ,urine 7u'rin74 ,the fluid secreted by the kidneys1 stored in the bladder and discharged through the urethra4 ,uric ,acid 7u'rik a'sid74 ,one of the nitrogenous end products of metabolism1 found in the urine and spleen4 ,uterus 7u'ter-us74 ,the womb4 ,uvula 7u'vu-lah74 ,the pendulum 7tip7 of the soft palate4 ,vaccine 7vak'sin74 ,the virus used in vaccinating4 ,variolus 7va-ri'o-lus74 ,pertaining to or of the nature of smallpox4 ,varicose 7var'ik-os74 ,swollen1 knotted and tortuous blood vessels4 ,vagina 7vaj-i'-nah74 ,a sheath4 ,the canal from the slit of the vulva4 ,vaginismus 7vaj-in-iz'-mus74 ,painful spasm of the vagina due to local oversensitiveness4 ,valetudinarian 7val'e-tu-din-a-re-an74 ,a person of infirm or feeble habit of body4 ,vascular 7vas'ku-lar74 ,pertaining to or full of vessels4 ,venery 7ven'er-e74 ,sexual intercourse4 ,venous 7ve'nus74 ,of or pertaining to the veins4 ,venesection 7ven-a-sek'shun74 ,the opening of a vein for the purpose of bleeding4 ,ventilation 7ven-til'a-shun74 ,the act or process of supplying fresh air4 ,vermifuge 7ver'mif-uj74 ,having the power to expel worms4 ,ventral 7ven'-tral74 ,pertaining to the belly side4 ,ventricle 7ven'trik-l74 ,any small cavity4 ,vertebra 7ver'te-brah74 ,anyone of the thirty-three bones of the spinal column4 ,vertigo 7ver'tig-o74 ,giddiness2 dizziness4 ,virulent 7vir'u-lent74 ,exceedingly noxious or deleterious4 #ijh ,,mothers' ,,remedies ,virus 7vi'rus74 ,any animal poison2 especially one produced by and capable of transmitting a disease4 ,viscus 7vis'-kus74 ,pl4-,viscera 7vis'-er-a74 ,any large interior organ in either of two great cavities of the body1 especially the abdomen4 ,vesiccant 7vis'ik-ant74 ,causing blisters4 ,vesication 7ves-ik-a'shun74 ,the process of blistering4 ,vesicle 7ves'ik-al74 ,a small sac containing fluid4 ,veterinary 7vet'-er-in-a-re74 ,pertaining to domestic animals and their diseases4 ,vitreous ,humor 7vit'-re-us yu'-mor74 ,the transparent jelly-like substance filling the posterior chamber of the eye4 ,volatile 7vol'-at-il74 ,tending to evaporate rapidly4 ,vulnery 7vul-ne-ra-re74 ,pertaining to or healing wounds4 ,vulva 7vul'-vah74 ,the external fleshy part of the female organs of generation4 ,whites 7whitz74 ,leucorrhea or leukorrhea4 ,zymotic 7zi'mot'ik74 ,caused by or pertaining to zymosis4 ,zymosis 7zi-mo'sis74 ,fermentation4 ,the propagation and development of an infectious disease known by the growth of bacteria and their products4 ,any infectious or contagious disease4 ,,medical ,,index #iji ,,medical ,,index ,,including ,,pages #a ,,to #fhb ,abortion 7,herb ,remedies7 #dac1 #dbb1 #ddd ,abortion 7,accidents of ,pregnancy7 #ebd ,abscess #fi ,external ,abscess #fi ,mothers' ,remedies #fi #a4 ,beech ,bark ,poultice for #fi #b4 ,milk and ,salt ,poultice for #fi #c4 ,more ,good ,poultices for #fi ,abscess1 ,ano-,rectal #aea ,abscess ,around the ,anus and ,rectum #aea ,abscess of the ,brain #bif ,abdominal ,dropsy #ace ,abscess1 ,hepatic #acb ,abscess1 ,ischio-,rectal #aea ,abscess of the ,liver #acb ,causes #acb ,symptoms #acb ,abscess #acb ,recovery #acb ,treatment #acb ,diet in ,liver ,troubles #acb ,may ,take #acc ,must ,not ,take #acc ,abscess of the ,lungs #dc ,causes #dc ,symptoms #dc ,physicians' ,treatment #dc ,accidents #cgf ,acne #fc ,causes #fd ,physicians' ,treatment for ,acne #ed ,tincture of ,nux ,vomica #ed ,calomel #ed ,diet #ed ,local ,treatment #ed ,external ,medication1 ,ointments and ,lotions #ed #a4 ,soothing ,ointment #ed #b4 ,the ,following ,used as a ,soothing ,lotion #ed #c4 ,dr4 ,duhring's ,lotion #ee #d4 ,kummerfield's ,lotions #ee #e4 ,stimulating ,preparation's #ee #f4 ,ointment of ,white ,precipitate #ee #g4 ,the ,following ,hebra ,lotion #ee ,caution #ee ,aconite1 ,poison by #dja ,actinomycosis #bcd ,acute ,anterior ,poliomyelitis #cjg ,acute ,bright's ,disease #aef ,acute ,bronchitis #cj ,acute ,bronchitis1 ,diagnosis of #b ,acute ,catarrhal ,angiocholitis #abh ,acute ,catarrhal ,conjunctivitis #cdi ,acute ,congestion of the ,kidneys #aee ,acute ,dyspepsia #ajj ,acute ,gastritis #ajj ,acute ,general ,peritonitis #acc ,acute ,indigestion #ajj ,acute ,inflammation of the ,kidneys #aef ,acute ,inflammation of the ,smaller ,bronchi and lungs #dj ,acute ,inflammation of the ,stomach and ,upper ,bowel #aaa ,acute ,laryngitis #bd-bf ,acute ,melancholia #cab ,acute ,nasal ,catarrh #aj ,acute ,nephriti #aef ,acute ,pharyngitis #ba ,acute ,pharyngeal ,catarrh #ba ,acute ,pleurisy #da ,acute ,rhinitis #aj ,acne1 ,simple #ec ,acute ,tonsilitis 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