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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1920-09-23, Page 2Jesigeasau w Health 44.43,03►7.. Danger of Contaminated Food There are two outstanding sources of danger in eating food that is not I thoroughly cooked. First, there are , the toxins generated by bacteria in the food, of which the most frequent are 1 those produced by a germ, closely al- lied to the one that is responsible for typhoid fever (para-typhold), and an- other which is closely allied to the bacillus that is responsible for Hog Cholera. Then there are the germs responsible for decomposition. These, in fact, are to blame for the majority of cases in which vomiting and diarrhoea occurs in from six to twen- ty-four, or at the outside forty-eight, hours after eating contaminated f:)od. The condition thus produced has been misnamed "Ptomaine Poisoning." As a matter of fact we do not encount- er any such condition 'as Ptomaine Poisoning, inasmuch as it has been repeatedly pointed out by those doing research work en food polsonirg, that ptomaines are not formed in food until decomposition has so far advanced that both odor and taste of the food would be nauseating. Therefore, it is not the food, but the dangerous bacter- ia and their toxins that have gained access to it that give rise to the symp- tons already mentioned. Fortunately, the majority of these case of food poisoning are of a mild character. In fact, very few people have :lot fallen victims to attacks of diarrhoeo and vomiting, probably with more or less pain, after partaking of certain articles of diet; but these symptoms, in the majority of cases, pass off without treatment, and, therefore, nothing is known of them outside of the home in which they occur. However, there is an element of danger about the term "Ptomaine Poi- soning," as there is evidence of it having been misused by the public as a diagnosis of many attacks of acute indigestion and many other conditions, not the least amongst them being ap- pendicitis. One case cane under ob- servation not long since, when a young man, after one of these attacks of so-called ptomaine poisoning, of which he had had several previous at- tacks, and for which he had never consulted a physcian, was promptly operated on for appendicitis. His ap- pendix was found to be in. a condition that had been placing his life praet- cally over a magazine that might have exp: oded at any time, causing death with a comparatively short period, if an operation could not have been immediately performed. Even gall stone attacks have been looked upon as possible attacks of ptomaine poisoning. However, inasmuch as a number of the cases that have come under public r otice have proven fatal, it is unwise to take any chances, ---but secure medical advice when you suspect food poisoning. To Each His Own. (A Philosophy of the Road) You roll along in limosine, I suffer the dust you fling, As over the footpath. I blithely fare, where the glad -heart vespers ring; Riding is good, and I like not dust, but this I tell you true: 'or all your cushioned and careless ease, I would not change with you! You glance through a window casually, and note that the trees are green; Questing, I joy in the wee nest hid midst the hedgerow's sheltering screen; An instant you see the squirrel's poise, on the trunk of a grand old tree; stop for a friendly argument, and he shares my nuts with me! 'jZcm fret at the tricksy, sun -shot show- er that dims your crystal pane; X :stand bliss -bound in the fragrance loosed by the fingers of the rain! 'You catch a glimpse, as you whirl a- long, of the wide sky's blue and white; thrill to the sweep of its loveliness, Its marvelous breadth and height! !To some engagement you hurry past, with small thought of the way; st loiter on, from friend to friend, at the close of a toil -filled day; 'You ride, over rather a boresome road, •as swiftly as may be; X walk, in awonder-world--and yet, you would not change with me! • Well Remembered. Hawkins was a greedy, self-seeking ellow, who expected to benefit by his rich uncle's death. The latter had not failed to observe the nephew's charac- ter, however, and when in his death- 'feed he sent for Hawkins. "I haven't forgotten you, George," iia said; "got you down in my will." At the funeral Hawkins invested in en expensive wreath and attended to ,hear the will read. "To my dear nephew George," ran the document, "1 leave an illustrated pdition of Diokeaae 'Great 17xpeeta- )ions.' „ Cl[BLUREI1 OF ALL DOES Children of all ages—whether it be the new-born babe or the growing child --have to be constantly guarded as to their health. Upon the good health of the little one largely de- pends his strength and usefulness in after years. Baby's Own Tablets are the ideal home medicine for children of all ages. They are a gentle but thor- ough laxative which are absolutely guaranteed to be free from opiates or other harmful drugs and which may be given to the youngest child with perfect safety and beneficial results. Through their action on the bowels and stomach they banish constipation and indigestion; break up colds and simple fevers and make teething easy. Mothers, you can make your little ones well and keep them well by just keeping a box of the Tablets at hand and by giving .an occasional dose to the baby to keep his little bowels reg- ular and his stomach sweet. The Tab- lets are sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. Grass. You see a plot of grass And loudly say: "How green! And lovely to be seen!" Then trample it, alas! . And lightly pass Unthinking on your way. Another pauses silently: "It is the living sod. Upspringing thio' downtrod; With .every blade Divinely made— A part and parcel Of Eternal God." The Larger the Better. .As a rule, it cis the new father who is the bore, and the visitor who tries politely to stifle his yawns while the baby is eulogised. ',But the dame who called upon Mr. Jones after the birth of kis first reversed the usual 'order Of things. She was full of advice. She told him what to do and what. not to do, how to treat the baby when it cried, how to sing to it, he* to talk to it, what toys to give it, what school to send it to, what religion- it should fol- low, and what profession to adopt. Mr. Jones was just about toask her advice regarding the color of its coffin when she suddenly jumped up and said she was sorry, but she really mast be going. - "Really?" murmured Mr. Tries faint- ly. "Yes. I really grist. Good-bye! I expect your baby will be much larg- er when I see her again." "Yes," said Mr. Jones. "I -sincerely hope so."' China money, which Germany sug- gests substituting for lower Value paper money, will be easily kept clean, but apt to break. Only a sharp blade eves a perfect shave An unstrapped blade cannot give as good a shave today as it did yesterday and must soon be discarded. 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But .samples tested in rid- ate and officers consist of the follow - mouton by other parties showed very ing, who are all Nelson men: Peesi- high gravity, somewhere in the neigh- dent, Dr. L. E. Borden; Vice-president, borhood of GO. This is the character of oil the world is looking for, as the gasoline content is very high; end you know that at the present time the f,�tl;1P ;at: Carl G. S:'nipson; IL E. Dill, Secretary. The other directors are: L A. Austin, Alex. Currie and E. G. Matthew. •Others'expected to take an active part walweamesstnowarmagmaane in the life of the company are 0. W. Brown and W. 3. Siebert, pulpwood experts. It is the object of the company to carry on the business of pulp, paper, timber and lumber manufacturers, the proposed site of the plant being at Grolrman Creek. Montreal interests have purchased the Dryden. Pulp and Paper Company of Dryden, Ont„ a large producer of Kraft pulp and paper, from its Eng- lish interests. The English interests -Mil retain their holdings of the ii1,- 500,000 6 per cent. bonds now out- standing. A new company will be forte ed, Test of Friendship. .A. man seldom goes to a friend for a loan if he really needs the money. "The child is the to -morrow of so- ciety." Therefore let us safeguard the future by giving our children training in truthfulness, honesty, industry and loyalty through the kindergarten. T RIO QR. The, Dover 011 Company own oil leases on 1,000 acres of land in Dover and Tilbury Townships and in the: clamber and Belle River districts. In the latter district they already have 22 -wells .producing oil In encouraging duantities. In order ate finance and develop this enterprise, we offer' 100,000 shares of stock et par value of $1.00 each. Write Now for FullParticulars to John Pratt & Co. 79 Adelaide St. E. Toronto The caribou, the reindeer of Amer Ica, which was quite comon in North.• - ern Alaska thirty years ago, is now, like the buffalo, almost extinct. 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