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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1932-04-14, Page 7THURS., APRIL 14, 1932; Health, Cooking Care of Children A Rllhiii9RtI011s 01. Hbekall it Column`. Prepared Especially for Woanen But Not Forbidden to Men ti LIFE'S LOOIVI So, at the loon of life, we weave Our separate- threads, that varying fall, • Some stained; some fair; and, pas- sing, leave To God the gathering up of all. Few of us who have reached ;ma- turity, perhaps, but have stopped oe. -casionally to wonder what it is all about, why we are here, what is the r end and aim of our existence and, mot infrequently, too, whether it is all worth while? I do not -think there is .anything wrong about such 'questioning We were given brains to think with, we should not stultify them. We 'should be no hatter than the beasts of the 'field if we just ate and drank, slept • and arose again all through our lives until the end without stopping to ' think out the whys and the where- fores. And, indeed, we should be very dull and stupid if the spee- tacle of the great mass of human- ity, marching down through the centuries with all their majesty, ' with all their blundering, with their • almost god -like capabilities and their pi/gray littlenesses, should fail to a- rouse our interest. Did this world just happen; are we just creatures of the day and having strutted across the stage and said our brief lines in the little act of life, do we just step off again, fin- �ished and done, our career ended? • Or is this life only one act and do we perform our part; either well or ill, then go out to prepare for an- other act? Many and many... a time have I thought, out these 'things, pondering, on the littleness or, the majesty of humanity, and I- have never been able to persuade myself but that this life is but the preliminary to a larg- er, a fuller, a more complete life. There is above us one Supreme Mind, One who Lias given us minds to think, souls to feel and to aspire and wills to choose. He it is who created us and who watches over us, it may be yearningly, , os we stumble, make slow progress and many blunders, but struggle on. When "life's fit- ful fever" is over and we step out of this life I believe it will be into another, fuller and more satisfying life; that when we step off the stage of this life it will be onto a larger . stage, for a more important act. When our task is, done here, we shall be given an infinitely more im- ,portant task in another sphere. That is the reason that we should endeavour to do our best here; we. should "do the duty that lies near- est" in the very best way we can; we should endeavour to live gallant- ly, not meanly, to say our lines and act our part so well that the next task given may really be an impor- tant one. And, another reason is that we may please the Great Mas- ter of the Universe, He who stands "Within the Shadows," and who ass signs us our places. After all, it is to Him alone we are accountable, for: "None but the Master shall praise u3 And none but the Master shall blame," When the curtain falls on the completion of the first act. REBEIZAH. • GRANT FLEMING. Ill , OF THE Piiirut Aug 1rittftLrtt rdu:11'1W M.D. ASSOCIATE SECRETARY GOITRE In the front of the neck is situated the thyroid gland. This particular organ belongs to the group of glands which produce a secretion that is passed directly into the blood, stream -and which are known as glands of internal secretion. The thyroid is an important gland, and serious dis- orders oc-ur if the gland produces too much or too little of its secretion. The most common change which takes place is an enlargement of the -bland, described as "simple goitre." 'Phis condition is apparenaly the re- sult of insufficient Iodine in either the food or the water, or in both. It occurs most frequently during ad- olescence, - and more prevalent in -certain localities than in others, Simple goitre is readily cured,proc vided rho patent is placed 'under treatment when the swelling is first noticed. "Iodine given in the proper quantities will prevent simple goitre; but it should be taken according to • the directions of a physician. • It is necessary to warn against the indiscriminate use of iodine. The success which has: followed the use cf iodine in preventing simple goitre has led' many to believe that iodine will cure or aid all forms of thyroid disease. This is a mistalcen idea and it has resulted in a great deal of .harm. There are conditions other than THE -,CLINTON NEWS -RECORD INTEREST. TCL• Edited : By ebanl Hakaber'kraic The Evening Meal By Baia B. Brooks "The supper hour --, a magnet drawing home • The ones who have the need Of food and" rest! All women know this hour of day is best —Grace Noll Crowell." The supper hour! It is the -time of a lull in the wheels ofindustry, in the doing's of by -way shops,' in offices where the business of na- tions . is transacted, in the homely plowing of rich soil by those who stay there work and make their way across fields at the sound of. the supper bell. Everyone is ready for food and rest. Food always has and always will mean work for someone. It is us- ually the housewife. If she does not" particularly enjoy culinary duties, she may feel that there is never a lull in her work and especially dur- ing the supper hour. Perhaps the reason for a woman's work never be- ing done -is lack'of organization. To insure a restful, quiet and thoroughly enjoyable supper hour, work must be organised so that there will be few difficulties in the food and in the serving. •A worried, ner- vous wife who gives aljbis for •a wilted salad and a scorched roast or who is always nagging her children, -is a poor conversationalist for the man who has been in business-- wrangles usinesswrangles all during the day. He needs good food and comforting. words. This means home co-opera- tion and necessarily entails fore- thought on the part of the house- wife. When late afternoon hours are to be spent away from home, - there should be some previous preparation for the evening meal. Or meals should be planned so that they can be prepared quickly. A Quickly 'Prepared Dinner simple goitre in which the thyroid gland is enlarged. The use of iodine in such cases is not to be considered unless the patient is under obser- vation by a physician., Iodine is a substance with which we are familiar and we have become accustomed to applying it freely to breaks in our skin; however, we should not fail to understand that it is not taken in- ternally, as treatment, unless pres- cribed. The progress which has been made in treating goitre is one of the real achievements of modern medicine. Successful treatment is, in many cases, made difficult on account of the use of iodine, in an injudicious manner, by the patient before coming fen treatment. When there is enlargement of the thyroid gland, there is only one safe course to pursue, and that is to find out what form of enlargement it is as there are several toxins of goitre and then have proper treatment prescribed. This note of warning against the self -prescribed internal use of iodine as a means of treating all goitre is necessary, because iodine is being so used and the practice is causing much needless suf£fer•ing and harm, Questions concerning Health, ad- dressed to the Canadian Medical As- sociation. 184 College Street, Toron- to, will° be answered personally by letter. Household Hints Stains on knife handles should be, rubbed with finely -powdered pumice -stone and water. Apply olive oil to knives and forks that are to be put away, and they will retain their brightness and be found free' from rust when' required again. When snaking fruit pies the juice l 'often boils over. This can he a- voided if the sugar is put bet-sveen two layers of fruit. Equal quantities of methylated spirit and lemon juice will make a good lotion 'for chapped hands. Bot- tle acid use after washing. When boiling a cracked egg add a teaspoonful of vinegar to .the water, {--t-nd the egg will not::eome out 'of the 'shell. • - Wlhen cooling fish in the oven, line tine baking tin with grease- proof paper that has been buttered place the fish on paper. It is not only easy to remove the fish when cooked, but the tin, or dish, is left compar- atively clean and will •not need .:crap, ing when it is washed. ' To Clean Soiled •Books• - Ilave' you a special volume- you treasure that has been marked with greasy fingers? This • method' of cleaning has proved quite. successful, First the spotted page should be slip- ped between a folded sheet of blot- ting paper and ironed with a .warm iton. You will find much .of'the spotted grease has come out onthe blotter. Next the spot can lie treat- ed with worried turpentine, painted on to back and front. If the nark still persists try a brush dipped, in rectified spirits of wine and you will find the page as goad as new. iVOMEN causing the blood -vessels' in the part to swell up and discharge some of their contents." If. sufficient be ap; plied this will f rm a blister. Thr: is what happens in the case of a 5 mustard 'plaster, where, after the mustard has been in ,contact with the skin a little while, we filid that a red patch is produced by the swelling of the blood vessels. This causes pres- sure on the nerves, and :irritation of the endings •;of the nerves, with the result that. there' is sensation which we describe as burning. A. number: of other substances besides mustard have the same effeet, and some of them' aye employed by doc- tors as local irritants. FRESH' AIR' BEAUTY AID Open your bedroom window and stand erect before it, as lightly ,clad as is comfortable. Take •a deep breath .slowly through the nostrils, hold it, but not tensely; then exhale as slowly as you can. Five minutes, night and morning, will not be mis- sed and you will notice that nerve- etched faces will lose that strained look. This is good' for young and middle-aged members of our sex. Re- member to lift the Chest and draw in the 'abdomen as you in- hale and to drop the chest and draw in the diaphragm as you exhale. Light and air baths taken in the bedroom, winter or summer, are the most effective nerve sooth- ers' and beauty tonics. Tomato juice cocktail, (baked white fish (Spencer method) stuffed baked potatoes, nixed green salad, white wheat bread, butter, baked apples filled with raisins, cheese, caffeine - free coffee, milk. The above areal is not only easy to prepare but it is easy to digest. It will not disturb sleep during the night. This meal may also be 'eaten by children, with some restriction for especially young children. In preparing this meal the house- wife should first devote her time to the potatoes and apples, making them ready for the oven. Next the fish, can be prepared. It must not be put into the oven untill fifteen to twenty minutes before serving time, however. The table should then be set and serving dishes laid out, some to be warmed and some to be chilled. If all the vegetables are crisp and cold it will.take no time at all to make the salad. It is best mixed at the last minute or even at the table. The cream pitcher may be filled and placed in the refrigerator; the lemon sliced and the butter cut. The apples will be done before the potatoes. Remove them and place on top of oven or in the warm- ing oven. Baked apples sihoulcl be served either very hot or very old; not lukewarm. As there is not suf- ficient time to chill them for this meal, they should be kept hot, When the potatoes are almost done, heat some milk and butter for mashing the potatoes. Remove po- tatoes from oven, increase the heat and put in the fish. This same tem- perature even may bo -used to brown the potatoes after .they have beep. stuffed. While the fish is cooking. the last minute touches can be put on the meal; Of course this is only one meal and there are 'hundreds of 'occasions but with forethought all women can know the supper hour to be the best of the day. Fish—Spencer Method , Cut fish into serving pieces. Dip in salted milk, using 1 tablespoon of salt far each cup of mills. Evap- brated milk may be used. Dip in, to finely ground cr rolled corn flakes. Arrange •en well oiled gale- ing sheet and .sprinkle liberally with Bake in a very 'hot oven (500 de- grees F.) for about ten minutes. - Mustard's Power Revealed. There are a 'number of chemical substances Which, when applied to the skin or the :tender pasts of _the body, cause us to feel a -sensation of burning; and mustard is one of thein. It acts on the tongue or oth- er sensitive parts . as an irritant, Don't Say "Scat" tunate suspect. Although it is doubtful if this accusation has any foundation, the black cat, rampant, is a picturesque addition to Hallow- e'en allowe en stories andp artier; Even down to this enlightened age a black cat crossing one's path or 'appearing suddenly in times of sickness 15 re- garded as an mann of evil. Cats have been for ages an article of commerce. The Arabs raised them for sale long ago.' Some -one has written; "And the buibhling camels beside the load' Sprawled for a furlong adown the. read, And the Persian pussy cats brought for sale Spat at the dogs from the camel's bale." Weknow that the aristocratic, pedigreed pussy 'cat of the present day brings enormous prices. And we might just mention in passing that there are several "goat farms in the United States where cats are raised for their fur. PAGE 7 Household Economics hielesr Indulgence in liquor is very common among the British people and is, doubtless, reflected in the above- contrast, The effect of alcohol on the pow- er to make quick and accurate judg- ments and its reduction of caution is now well attested' despite the fact that the person affected is unaware of the ohange. It is also agreed. that these results inay follow doses; of alcohol so_slight that na appar ent intoxication is noticeable.' There are also direct physical, effects . of moderate doses that necessarily re- act on driving and in a crisis render one more liable to accident. A Paris department Store has fund eats an industrial asset, Prov- ing that pussy's ehief vocation 'has not been taken from her entirely, this :store, finding traps and poison of no avail against Fats and mice, maintains kennels where cats are bred, raised end trained,then as- signed to their positions in the store. It is told that the chief ratter of these kennels, a 'handsome black - male took first prize in the cat show at }Terve. Considering the fact that pussy is ornamental, profitable and useful we should refrain from the too ready "Seat.". • Ilene W. Bent in Dumb Animals When we see the familiar, domes- tic 'pet cavorting wildly across the floor, madly chasing a piece of crumpled paper or complacently doz- ing in some favorite spot of sun- light, we are apt to think of it 'only as a thing to be caressed or scat- ted according to our own erratic mood. But the cat has a history which places it among the ,objects of in- terest. There is a legend, told by Agnes Repplier in her book on eats, most appropirately named "The Fire- side Sphinx," which tells that the cat sprang into existance at the time of the flood. Troubled by rats and • mice the dwellers in the Ark sought relief. Noah, the resourceful passed his hand three times over the the head of a lioness and she sneezed forth a cat. Perhaps this legend proved inter- esting to ancient Italian painters, for in all their pictures representing the departure from the Ark the cat sedately heads the procession. To Egypt is given the credit of domesticating the cat, the gloved eat of Egypt being the original stock from which our household pet dis icended. Ancient Egyptians revered the cat, it was sacred to Isis, god- dess of the moon. Temples were raised to the feline ,sacrifices offer. ed to it and frequently the body wait embahried. Images of the cat were placed in riches in the Temples and these niches were nearly always painted red oi' lined with red stone. 'The writer once owned e handsome black cat of temperamental moods who invariably sought out a red background for himself. Cushion. rug, or carelessly dropped scarf of red hue were sure to attract the at- tention of "Ashur" (the name means blackness). and be appropriated for his nap. This preference grew so marked that finally bis cushion was given a red cover and thereafter Ashur stuck to his own. We liked to think he ivas some direct descendant from a worshipped ancestor. Perhaps the cat's connection with the goddess Isis accounts for the supposition that they are influenced by the moon. The contracting and expanding' of a cat's eyes has been likened to the waxing and waning. of the moan. :•We know they grow moonlit nights and musical on g nd near- ly every owner of a household pet can testify. i1 he has stopped to no - tee, 'that the eat is always in high spirits during, full .moon. -The veneration in which pussy *as held in' ancient Egypt was well known. The Persian army, at war against the Egyptians, carried cats as a protection- against the enemy's Weapons. •To this day this esteem for cats is shown: Many years ago a 1VIoslem warrior bequeathed a sum of money for the perpetual care of cats 'in Caines. Near that city . is a place Called. "The Cat's Garden," where eats ',are cared fo',, and in the city stray cats still receive their daily dole in perpetuation of his bounty. Net everywhere is .the eat so well treated. The folk lore of some Eur- opean countries regard the cat, es- pecially a black cat, as suspiejeusly involved in witch -craft and-.exeeu- tion has been the fate of the unfar'- Typographical Errors Professor Miles : of the Carnegie Institute' found in . experiment that a- dose of alcoholequal to .that in a- bout 1 1-8 pints of beer or 21-4 ounc- es of whiskey delayed the speed of, the movement of directing the eyes from one .object to another by 13 per cent. 1-1-2 hours after the dose was taken. Moreover, the effect of alcohol is to narrow the extent of the width of the field of vision. The ability when looking straight ahead to see also objects not directly in front of 'one is lessened. How far this might endanger a person step- ping from the curb in the pathway of a vehicle might readily be imag- ined. Miles further experimenting with the same quantity of alcohol found that the speed of certain finger movements was reduced between 3 per cent and 4 per cent. Another ex- perimenter who used a dose with 50 per cent. more alcohol found that the retarding of the movement of the fingers reached 8.8 per cent. or 100 per cent. more than the lighter dose. The opinion that cocktails or any alcohol is harmless in the matter of driving may simply affirm the old As you say, "She may be empty, but I'll tell the world she's clean!" But when the sheet is printed -and is out upon the mail, On its way to the subscribers, I have never seen it fail— In the centre of the front page, in a most conspicuous place, Some typographical error fairly kicks you in the face. For the typdgraphical error is a slippery thing and sly, You can hunt till you are dizzy, but it somehow will get by; Till the forms are off the presses it is strange how still it keeps It shrinks down into the corner and it never stirs or Penns. That typographical error is too small for human eyes, Till the ink is on the paper, when it grows to mountain'size. And you see that pesky error, far as you could throw a dog, Looming up in all its splendour, like a lighthouse in a fog! That glaring blunder juts out like an ulcerated tooth, Where it dodged the eagle vision of the napping comma sleuth. It is sure too late to mend it, but it fills your soul with rage As you see it swelling loudly in the middle of the page. The boss he stares with horror, then he grabs iris hair and groans, The copy -reader drops his head up- on 'his hands and moans— The remainder of the issue .may be clean as clean can he, But that typographical error is the only thing they see. It was down among the six -point till the copy all was read, When it shifted into blaekface or a two-inch banner head— Then when the sheet was printed it jumped up and hollered "Boo! You never saw me did you? This is sure a horse on you!" —Exchange. Cars and Cocktails judgment that "wine is a mocker." - Until everybody understands that to drive a car after even a ;small dose of alcohol is, under the conditiops today, ext emel -hazardous,the sob- er er people will have little security CANADA DOESN'T 1)0 IT, ALL , It will be news to most people .to • find that the 'United States packs 75 per cent. of the world's prodnc. tion of salmon, the general idea be- ing that 'British 'Columbia was the chief ` benefactor from the salmon fisheries. 'But even Siberia 'packs twice as much as Canada's Pacific Province. During 1931 the world pack ;of canned salmon amounted to 9,018,181 standard eases of 48 one - pound bans. 0f this total British. Columbia had 685,104 cases; Japan, 458,870; (Siberia, 1,134,708; Pacific coast states, 1,336,234; Alaska, '6,- 408,811. The world pack in 1931 represented a 14 per cent: decrease from the previous year. (From the Prohibition Union) A short time ago an enterprising reporter interviewed some young people as to whether cocktails have much to do with motor accidents. In such a matter, individual exper- ience is in its nature a basis much to narrow to support a general . con- clusion. It is true that any distrac- tion froin_attention in driving, such as diverting conversation or other things in which young people are re- puted to indulge, may easily be the occasion of accident, and it is beyond a doubt that many individuals have. taken a cocktailwithout encounter- ing an accident. These facts, how- ever., do not touch the question ars to whether liquor leads to accidents. In Britain, buses carrying between four billion and five billion' passen- gers per announ arer'esopnsible for 1 about 12'per bent of the .highway fatalities. About 95 per cent of. the bus drivers are ' under 'compulsory abstinence -while on duty. Of .the highway :fatalities in Britain 88 per cent, are due to drivers, of other ye - PROOFS OF SERVITUDE Police Sergeant --"Are you mar. ried?" - Prisoner- "No, sir." Officer—"Perhaps he didn't un- derstand you, Sergeant. When we searched him we found in his pockets a sample of silk and two unposted letters in a woman's handwriting a week old." Simple German Remedy For Stomach Trouble The simple German remedy, Ad. lerika, reaches the UPPER bowel, washing out poisons which cause stomach trouble. One dose stops gas bloating. J. E. Hovey. Druggist. Bached by tip FortmostDietit%aws For nourishment, delicious flavor and low cost, CROWN BRAND CORN SYRUP is recognized as the most healthful food by foremost dietitians. The CANADA STARCH CO., Limited, MONTREAL Send me copy of "Canada'; Prise Recipe°•' Q 1 cockle Ice for mailing. NAME l,D00513 " got here' st in time" Tom Walker's wife was taken ill so suddenly that there was.no time to take her in to town, so Tom hurried to the telephone and call- ed the doctor. The doctor was out on his calls,, bur Torn finally located him at a neighbor's on the next concession, and he came right over. "It's pleurisy' , the doctor, told Tom. "She'll be all right, but 1 got here just in time. It's reeky you have a telephone." trgkr �vcrt se (Inr Way ..:4a0k.I0:1000spotityloallie..110:44 to Success.