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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Herald, 1929-05-09, Page 2Causes and Care are ireutoved, there is danger Of in I Vection g n ivin middle ear absoeeses, or by causing nut impairment of bear- oomrnon Jug, f CCo .. _ "Avoid That Summer Cold" One Prolific Source is lmpro- ..peg' Heating of Homes, Says the American 1Medical Association Complications Are Many ' In a recent health broadcast by the Americau Medical Association through Station WBBM, the; speaker said with reference to "colds" and their complications "The term 'colds' usually refers to. fa condition characterized by 'a feeling of fulluees in the head, obstruction of nasal breathing, sneezing and a discharge from the nose. This is at first thin, watery, and very irritating, Gln many eases there is swelling, red gess, and soreness of the entrance of the nostrils because of the action of this secretion. Some persons 'develop so-called 'cold -sores' or fever blisters on the akin of the nostrils, on the lips, or in the mouth. "At times the patient feels tired,,. ;iris muscles are painful and he may have a distinct headache due to swell - .Ing of the • lining naembraue within the nose. As a ,rule, if severe head- ache is present, it means that the colcl''is acoo,mpanied by an extension pf the inflammation to one or more of the cavities in the skull connected with the nose, the, so-called sinuses, hiewhich the antrum; or sinus situated In the upper jaw, is most often in - ;volved. "While it is commonly supposed that a 'cold' is merely a reaction of the nasal tissues to a draft of cold Air, it may be due to the inhalation of irritating dust, chemical fumes, etc., and is very often actually caused by an infection with different 'germs' br bacteria, transmitted from one per 'on to another. Certain acute con- tagious diseases, especially measles, begin with a running nose. "For the ,'treating' of colds, many remedies have been used, but we know that an acute cold Is a self-limited disease which usually ends in from five to eight days unless some compli- cation, such as a sinusitis, occurrs. Therefore, simple, old-fashioned 'men - Ares, such as taking a canthartic, then hot drink to cause free perspiration, will be sufficient. "If headaches or muscular pains are present, some of the • sallcylates in simulate propor- tional to the age of the patient may be used. To relieve the soreness of the nasal opening, zinc oxide ointment may be applied several. times a day and the interior of the nose is often relieved by applying some of the min- eral oil so often used . as a laxative, or using a -heavy oil base, either the well-known vaseline or meutholated vaseline, since the menthe' is very soothing and so reduces the swelling of the nasal lining membrane. Sinusidai Complications "The complications which may arise during the course of a cold are usually due to an extension of the infection into the sinuses, in which case there ..is usually headache, tenderness over certain parte of the ,head, a discharge of yellow or greenish yellow pus and at tunes some fever. At other times, and especially in children, the infer- tion extends back to the nasopharynx, namely, that upper portion of the throat into which the nose opens. "In this region, we may have the so-called adenoids, a mass of soft lymphoid tissue which is present at. birth and which is often very large ,in young children. In this region is likewise the opening of the eustachian tube, which runs to the middle ear. If the adenoid tissue swells, the pas page of air through the nose is further blocked and the patient is compelled, to breathe with open mouth, causing great discomfort, because of its dry- ing effect on the lips, mouth and throat. "But much more serious is the ex- tension of infection from the adenoid, or its vicinity, to the middle ear, which is very painful and may Have serious results, such Its a mastoiditis. No Preventive Measure Found "The prevention of the so-called colds has been mach sought, but thus far no definite dependable measure has been found. "From the general standpoint cer- tain facts should be remembered. it is not cold weather or cold air, itself which causes colds, for -we know that the Eskimos had none until the white man first visited them and transmitted his infections to theist. Rather it is the improper overheating of our homes in winter, especially with. steam, which gives a very dry heat, as ;well as over -dressing and, particularly, the vicious habit of often keeping on 'heavy overcoats (some people even keeping them buttoned) while 'Indoors in heated homes, offices, or large. de- partment stores and then, while their bodies are very warm, or even per- , rspiring, going outside into the, very cold atmosphere of midwinter: There- fore divest yourselves of the heavy wraps until about to go outdoors again. "If there are abnormalities within the nose se that nasal breathing Is Interfered 'with or if large adenoids are present and it is observed that the individual frequently develops Serious colds, it is a preventive mean ure to comet the nasal space by operation, or to remove the adenoids, "E the tonsils bedomes frequently involved they should be operated, It is beet to be careful and conservative regarding alt operations, bait unless largo or freq,ently infectedo adenoids "How many colds are you going to `catch' this 'summer? And after you have caught one, how generous° will you be In passing It on tQ others? •"Unlike charity; this hind of gen- erosity should not only begin at home, but should end there. In Spite of the unwelcorne reception given the coma mon colli, it manages to keep more than one-tenth of om' entire popula- tion sniffing and sneezing at one titue. How' can you keep out of the sorry procession, and how can you help to break up this 131g Parade? "The ward 'cold' 'is a misnomer. We use it because it •was handed down to us and not because it is the result of cold temperature, it may have had Its origin' in one of the characteristic symptoms, chilliness, just as coughing and sneezing may have led the Chl- hese to say they have caught the 'wind: A cold is really an infectious disease, although the causative organ- isms are not definitely known. The infection may locate in any part of the respiratory tract, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, or in the sinuses of the head, with the symptoms familiar to • every one -congestion of the mu- cous membranes, inflammation, sneez- ing, coughing. "An answer to the question how we.' 'catch' cold lies in these characteristic symptoms of coughing and sneezing, Colds are communicable from person to person, just as are 'typhoid fever, diphtheria and a°host of other com- municable diseases. If they were not, colds would be no more common than broken legs. -But because they are coimnunicable, most persons indulge in one to three colds a year. "One of the most important reasons for the widespread prevalence of colds every year is that a cold does not generally make the victim. • feel sick enough to stay in bed. He goes about his daily' business mingling free:,- with people, at home, in public conveyances, in offices, stores and workshops. He co••~hs and sneezes his wav through crowds. His hands, contaminated by frequent contact with nose and mouth, leave unwanted gifts upon everything he touches. He Is a Walking transmitter. Is it any won- der that colds continue to spread until the number of victims totals 10 to 15 per -cent. of the general population at one time. "If colds were a more disabling dis- ease, regiring the sufferer to stay at home and in bed, not so many of the rest of us would be exposed. A severe cold, well cared for, is hard 'on the patient but better for • his next-door neighbor. ""!Tow can the total annual crop of colds be diminishe.,? The first way is to avoid infection. Contact with people having colds, while difficult to control, can in a measure be avoided by constant individual vigilance, es- pecially in crowds. This requires careful self-eclucatioh in sanitary habits and the constant practice of cleanliness. It must be remembered that colds are conveyed in the secre- tions from the nose and mouth. these secretions reach us by droplea sprays in the air through coughing and sneezing, and by direct and In- direct contact with other people. We abhor the Chinese custom of exchanging saliva through chop- sticks passed back and forth between the assembled mouths and the central dishes of food on the table, but this communistic salivary exchange in Nina is not much worse than the equally common practice in America of shaking hands which are not clean. . "To keep yourself free from colds, now that the open season Is approach- ing, observe these simple precautions: • NEW WHITE STAR MOTOR SHIP • Kyo . ...., The new SS.'Britaitnie,• of • which the first announcement containing de- tails of this new White Star • motor ship, were received recently, The steamer will be launched in about two months' time and will enter the Atlantic trade in theafa11. Her length, between perpendiculars, will be about 680 feet, SO feet longer than liners of the type of the Doric and Regina which are in the company's service on the St. Lawrence .route during the summer season. The Britannic will have a gross tonnage of 27,000 tons. The- motive power to drive this latest motor ship will be supplied by two 10 -cylinder Har- land B and W double acting motors, while throughout the ship the fullest use will be made of- electricity, for navigating and controlling the ship,+for cook- ing, ventilating, and for operating the enormous amount of service machinery necessary in a ship of the size of the 13 Designed to carry cabins tourist third will have a passenger capacity, of 1,500. the passenger accommodation is tate p MOMS. The steamer Mil be used on the Live winter of 1930 she will make two cruise organisms. This indicates that soapy water is more than two and a half times as effective as warns water 1 without soap, and many times as ef- fective as cold water without soap. "Therefore, in advising frequent washing of the hands to avoid infec- tion, we mean thoroughly cleansing with soap and Warm water." Avoid Infection. "Wash hands before eating ling food. "Don't shake hands with persons who bave a cold unless you wash hands carefully at once, "Keep away from common drinking cups, roller towels, pipes, pencils and other objects contaminated with fresh secretions, "Give coughers and sneeaers and sera! talkers a wide berth. Don't let them aim at your face. "Keep away from people who say they have the 'flu.' "Eat only from dishes washed clean in hot soapy water. "Guard yourself against the predis- posing causes. "Avoid sudden changes of tempera- tore, close and stuffy air, and fatigue. "Maintain as high an internal re- sistance against infectious agents as you can by daily attention to bodily cleanliness, exercise; elimination of waste, res tend diet. "Suppose you have taken cold, in spite of all precautions; then -you be- come a source, of danger to others. Follow these rules. "Be yotui' owl} policeman. "Keep clean. • "Cover nose and mouth with cloth or paper handkerchief whet coughing or sneezing. • "Don't shape hands with others. "'Wash hands and fade fregieently with soap and hot' water. "Stay in becl if possible, or at least away front other people, during the first three days of your cold. or hand- Cleaning Silver If a package of ammonia in powder form le kept on the kitchen drain - board, it is a matter of but a moment to clean the silver that has been blackened from contact with egg - yolks and similar foods. Simply thrust the pieces into the powder and rub them between the fingers a moment; then rinse them in warns water and the silver will look as shiny as if it had been polished. You can hurt some people more by laughing at them than by shooting at them. "See to it that your dishes are thor- oughly washed in hot water and soap. "The value of cleanliness as an ally In preventing infection mal be judg- ed by a careful test of hand -washing. The average man,• washing his hands In warm, Cleat' water,? Contributes about 1,600,000 organisms from that source alone. In waren ,soaliy water his contribution rises to 4,000,000 LIMERICK ICK CORN l'ere,:ave a'few' more letters from readers, some offGriug sup- gestions, some asking that the contest, be continued as before. We want: a 1•eal COIICeIISUS of opinioil from those interested and will be glad to:;d ear.4rpr others, , Dear:;t`I.iip rl kaeCorner„ Editor:–" Will 3ouadadatse the pencil? (Baby filled the ink bottle witli-tvater),,, Boinething urges me to answer your appeal in the "Thamesvill,e ITerald'' for opinions. It .sounds so "friendly like", I ,for• one was immensely interested in the Limerick contest and judging by the way answers poured in upon you "there were • others", --It was something definite to fill up those hours "in the stilly, night' when "slumber's • chain" bad unloosed one for an hour or two.—Let ns have more or simple' else by .ill means, How about some real little verses-. altho' it's Harder thus to strike a funny vein. My failing was to be too serious even in the Limericks. I can see it now, . , There was a fine lot of jingles fir *-this week.—Verses-any metre one wished, seem to be my only sugges- tion this morning—or a continuation. How about it? Sincerely, MYIrs. Joseph M. O'Neill,. Kent Bridge, Ont. Dear Sir:— As- I have been following your "Limerick Cornea" in the - "Milverton Sun" with •much pleasure and some good "grins''.. I was wondering how the "idea" of giving a prize to the best "ad" sent in would appeal to you. Either written or drawn, Have • a certain size space to work on or lim- ited to so many Words. Yours truly, (?liss) M. L. Bell, Plattsville, Ont. --- Editor, "Limerick Corner":— As I sent in some Limericks some tinie,•ago and have been following the Limericks upaft'tlte paiier'and enjoy - ell them so much 1 would like to see' thein stili continued, The Limericks I sent in could not have met with your approval but I did not, get dis- couraged. IToping to see the Limericks continued.. ' . Youts truly, Mrs.'‘Vin. M, Love, Proton Station No. 1, Ont Located in the heart of SYria, Ksara Observatory has had, ever since Sts Mending in 1906 by Jesuit priests an active history. At the time of its es- tablishment the warlike parties resent- ed the intrusion of Europeans and set out to make their lives miserable by frequent raids and robberies. These attacks continued, until the World War, when the observatory was seized and burned by Turkish. troops. The scientists were banished to France, and their records were destroyed. At the close of the war, Father Berloty, the founder, returned and re- built the mission and 'observatory on a large and more complete scale. Documents found in Genoa indicate that the trip of Columbus .to discover America cost $5,000. The interest re- turn has been pretty fair. �r .PROXY BRIDE ARRIVES Dear Sir: In the "Athens Reporter". from week to week, .1 watch for the inter- esting Limei'.icks submitted, many of which are very clever and Interesting Hoping, that this feature may be continued indefinitely, and thus de- velop much -latent talent. 1 ani ,your respectfully, Louise Tawriss, (Mrs, William G. Towriss) Box 171, Athens, Leeds County, Ont. Front Mrs. I3, Fowler, Clinton,': Out. Advertistment seen In "Clinton News Record". Hol the fun of the "Limerick age." How we always do Watch for that page! It .can't be the•"dirties" That inspire all these rhymes— = We just write them because its "the rage", P.S.—This one is sent Tor 'fun and good measure: Dear Sir:— I received my limerick dollar last night and wish to thank you for it.. I am sorry to see that • the contest is closed. • I hope you will open it again, however as I enjoyed both read- ing and writing limericks. I thinly its a splendid way to advertise, Sincerely yours,. C. Grace, Hubley, Arundel, Que. PATRICK BURNS Patrick Burns, of Calgary, outstand- ing figure in western range and ranch life of Western Canada for many years and founder of the great pack- ing business which bears his name, is here seen on the steps of- .the Em- press Hotel at Victoria; during a re- cent trip to the coast. Left -Over Dishes For Sports Wear Unusual and interesting accessor- ies may add style interest to an other- wise dull costume. Shops are vying with one another to.display first' the gay, the blithe, the crisp 'spring novel. ties. ' From all this variety the shop- per must select those which are• at once appropriate and individual. To women who have been more or less careless about the small, seem iugly unimportant niceties of dress - Ing, the stress placed now upon as cessories appears too pronounced. The woman with style sense, however, realizes that she cannot select them with too Much discrimination. As stylists point out, clothes are exceed- ingly standardized. The models de- signed by famous dressmakers; sup, posedly exclusive, are copied innumer- able times. It is clear, therefore, that women must attain individuality very largely by means of small touches. • 'Appropriate accessories for a three- piece sports outfit, consisting of a semi -circular belted skirt, a silk blouse of geometric design, and a three-quar- ters length jacket are: Gloves, stock - Ings, shoes, a scarf, a flower, a hand- kerchief, a bag, and jewelry, Each item should be purchased for its expression of stein practicality. The gloves, for example, should be washable capeskin suede, untrimmed, Preferably. For stockings, although some women think that nothing but silk is smart, silk lisle, either decor- ated in an allover pattern or pain, is correct to accompany a sports cos - tune. Common sense ,dictates a cuban heel on a stout shoe, and here a woman has a wide choice of models, The selection of a scarf gives pari titular opportunity for taste. While the large squarer, modernistically pat• terned, the rectangles, and the tri- angles which have squared ends are still popular, the styles for spring show new varieties in shape. Sports ties come fashioned like a man's tailored cravat in the small geometrical designs favored by men, • A crepe sports scarf of red, white and blue has the point of the triangle turned up in the back. Although this treatment is swagger, the chief charm of the scarf lies in the vividness of its colors, its clear, Castilian red, most of all, The very latest novelties in scarfs are those which are joined to the hat behind, wind around the throat; and float in a single streamer over the opposite shoulder. Other scarfs show their relationship by merely matching the band of tririniing on the hat. Flowers were discussed on 'this page on March 20. Handkerchiefs for sports wear should be linen, prefer- ably with a .blocked or geoinetr'ic de, sign. r, The very"newest sports -bags are of fabric material and aro embroidered in an allover design. One model is matte of an oniber tan linen, the em- broidery, which resembles fine cord- ing, shading from' yellow, beige and orange- to. rush -brown. Sports, bags may be barrel-shaped, pouch•shaped or of the envelope variety, t• Smart •woven• often select scarfs to match their purses, A matching scarf and bag of particular attrac- tiveness are fashioned of crepe-de- Chene in three gradations of blue. Another set is hand -painted In a vivid modernistic design, and still others are made of gay blocked silks, which snake effective splashes of color. against a black or dark blue ensemble. In a hone where more than or- dinary care is taken to serve left- overs attractively, a favorite dish is called "rosettes," prefaced by what- ever may be the material used, as "turkey rosettes," chicken, veal or beef rosettes. The minced neat, with seasonings and breadcrumbs if it Is necessary to extend the quantity, is formed into balls smaller and flatter than those usually made for hamburg steak. Around the .circumference of each round is bound a strip of bacon, fas- tened with a toothpick. This gives a trine shapely appearance to the finished dish. As the meat has al- ready beet cooked, the time neces- sary is only sufficient to cook the bacon and reheat thy+ other materials. They are preferably baked in a medium oven, where they are turned office and basted with fat from the bacon. Each rosette is mounted on a round of toast and garnished in a way particularly- appropriate to the flavor of the meat used. For turkey rosettes, the rounds of fried bread are spread with hot cranberry sauce and giblet gravy is nagged. Beef rosettes are on fried bread or toast spread with thiek stewed tomato, or, in sea- son, a slice of broiled tomato is the foundation. - Mutton has a garnish of • currant jelly sauce. Veal- is ox. celient garnished with tart apple sauce or friend apple rings. Two of these are usually served to a portion as when daintily made each rosette is about the size of the Center of a • Zeegar Deenil., Dutch—Canadian farmer of Huttonville, tear Brampton, lamb chop, Two or three leftovers of formerly Miss Boz of Holland. Bride and groom meat or fowl cant be prayed in tills Ontario, and his pio..y bride, formerly -r way to gaud advantage and a small met while the latter' teas attending agricultural college in Holland, and fro proportion of leftover: inacatOni east fore sailing for Canada i4liss I3oz went through a farm of proxy marriage, r Photograph shows the bride and groom reuulted at tlto Canac an a 1 ______._.e e me. Deenilc was ,wall% g for ills future; "Angus, you have !tut a bad quarter Railways station, Moutreah whet real for I3uttonville, .where they vers to be into the collection plat's:' "The heti,- couple lirwifearried.`oatlire arrlt�al, left ii" at ', thea' l ua ken the difference.' ii N lienal also be added. rite Men used to make a rye face every tinee they faced :a bai'tendeto