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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1915-09-17, Page 3HEALTH IN THE CLUTCHES OF RHEUMATISM Arthritis Deformans. This is a chronic and progressive disease of the joints that impairs or destroys their usefulness and often produces serious deformity. Arthritis deformans has afflicted' the human race as far back as we can ,trace it, for archmologists` have found , bones deformed by it in the ancient tombs of Egypt, The disease was once 'believ- ed to be closely related to gout and rheumatism; but that opinionis no longer held. There is apparently a, predisposition in some constitutions to gout, or rheumatism, or arthritis deformans; but the three diseases are distinct. Women suffer from arthritis de- formans more often than men. The disease does not often appear in early life, but usually begins between the ages of thirty-five and fifty-five. If it afflicts children, it is generally be- cause of bad hygienic conditions, in- sufficient food, or exposure. The same evils may also account for the fact that it is of such frequent occur- rence among the poor. Arthritis deformans is a chronic affection; sometimes it appears to be of nervous origin. At any, rate, there is constant evidence that worry, grief, and mental fatigue play a part in its occurrence. - The principal symptoms are pain and stiffness in the various joints as they become affected one after the other. • The small joints, those of the fingers and toes, especial- ly, are first attacked. The acute symptoms subside and then return, and with each return the deformity becomes more marked. Persons who suffer from this disease are always "below par," and every- thing must be done to improve their general condition and to maintain their general health. The disease does not directly menace life. A warm and dry climate, with plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and with complete absence of care and worry, are the ideal conditions for the patient. Where they cannot be obtained, approach them as nearly as possible. The pa- tient should be'caieful to avoid .any chilling of the surface of the body, and his diet should be nourishing and abundant. Medical treatment by means of hot air, certain baths, and electricity is beneficial in many cases. Bronchoe'Pneumonia: Broncho -pneumonia in infants and young children is 'a very serious mat- ter: It may be uncomplicated with any• other disorder; but often it ap- pears during an attack of measles, whooping cough, or scarlet fever; it does not often attack a perfectly well child. It is most common in the first year of life, and less so up to the fifth year; after that it is not often seen. Babies who are subject to digestive troubles will often have broncho- pneumonia after an acute attack of gastric or intestinal disorder, predis- posed thereto by their weakened re- sisting powers. Most cases are seen in winter. It is more common among the children of the very poor, who live in crowded tenements, or among children in hos- pitals and institutions. The disease varies greatly in its symptoms and course, depending on the state of the patient at the onset, the nature of any other physical trouble he may be suf- fering from, and his native powers of resistance. Fever, which is very seldom preced- ed by a chill, is one of the first symp- toms. The fever rises and falls for days, and sometimes for weeks, and reaches its highest point daily in the afternoon or evening. There is us- ually a dry, hacking cough, a very rapid pulse, and quickened respira- tion. The little patient is generally very much prostrated, and does not want to be disturbed. In severe at- tacks, especially if the child was in poor physical condition at the begin- ning of the illness, there may be con- vulsions or delirium. When the "acute congestivetype" attacks very young infants the ill- ness comes on with startling sudden- ness, the temperature sometimes goes to 105 deg. or 106 deg., the pulse is rapid,—as high perhaps as 180,—and death may occur in a few hours. The younger : the child, the snore serious is the outlook, but any baby suffering from broncho -pneumonia needs the most careful nursing. It should be in a large, quiet, well -ventilated room, under the constant care of one adult at a time, who will carry out exactly the treatment that the physician in charge orders.—Youth's : Companion. 44 A Londoner who was showing some country relative the sights of Lon- don one day recently, and was pointe ing out, a magnificent old residence; built years ago by a famous and ra- ther unscrupulous lawyer of his time. "And," the Londoner was asked, "was he able to build a house like that by his practice?" "Yes," was the reply, "by his practice and his practices." The Great Suffering of a Cal- gary Lady Before Relief Was round There is still a very prevalent belief that rheumatism is due to Cold or wet weather. This belief is probably due to. the factthat when the blood is thin and watery there is an 'acute sensi- tiveness to atmospheric conditions and a change to wet weather often means a return of the excruciating pains. Rheumatism, however, is root- ed in the blood, and it pan only be driven from the system by building up and, enriching the blood. Hot baths and outward applications of liniment may give temporary relief, but can- not cure. If the disease is not attack- ed through the blood, it simply fas- tens itself more firmly on the sys- tem, and the sufferer ultimately be- comes hopelessly crippled. The truth of this is proved by the case of Mrs. Frank Ford, of Calgary, Alta, Mrs. Ford says: "I was an almost help- less cripple from rheumatism. It seemed to have settled in every joint. My arms and hands had to be band- aged. My ankles were so swollen that I had to use crutches. After doctor- ing for a long time and growing steadily worse, "the doctor advised me to go to Banff Springs. I stayed there for eight weeks taking daily baths and returned home poorer in pocket by about $150 and not one bit. improved in health'. I then entered a local hospital, but did not derive any benefit. I was in such constant pain that I almost wished to die, and I felt sure I would be a lifelong cripple. It was at this stage that a friend who had been greatly benefitted by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills urged me to try them. I began the use of the Pills and after taking them a few weeks the swelling in the joints began to go down and the pain was relieved. This greatly encouraged me and I contin- ued the treatment until in the course of three months the cure was com- plete. I had thrown away the crutch- es, could walk anywhere and do my own housework, and I never felt bet- ter in my life than "I do at present time, and all this is due to the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills., I have also given the Pills to my daughter who suffered from anaemia and she has gained in flesh and become a strong, healthy girl." If you are suffering from rheumat- ism or any weakness of the ;blood give Dr. Williams' Pink Pills a fair trial. and they will speedily restore you to health and strength. Sold by all medicine ,.dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. 44 Up to the Wrong Ears. Knicker—Is Jones up to leis in debt? Bocker—Worse; it has other people's ears, too. Caught At It. "What's become of Bill?" "Oh, he opened a store." "Doing well?" "New; doin' time." ears come to The chap who burns the candle at both ends may be extravagant, but it is cheaper than electric light, even then. Highest Cash Prices Paid for GI SENG We are the largest buyers of Ginseng in America and have the greatest demand for it. We can therefore pay you the highest cash prices. If you' have any wild or cultivated Ginseng, write for our latest price list, or ship what you have and we will submit you our highest offer. David Blustein & Bro. 162 W. 27th St., NewYork, U.S.A. • THE "KISS -AND -WASH" BRIGADE Is Not Very Popular With the Wounds eel Soldiers, Lady Warwick, in her character- istically fearless and out -spoken man- ner,, has draw attention to the scandal that a number of the women' volun- teers for nursing work at the front only offer to help because the novelty appeal's to them,'. They have no specie al qualifications, and pester the authorities for permits until the wear- ied officials sometimes give way: Lady Warwick says that most of, the fashionable nurses who go to the front are bent upon nothing but hav- ing a. good time, and adding to their collection of sensations. 'They drive a coach -ante -four through such things as regulations and discipline, and are a sore trial to the really -trained nurse es. Such a statement by one who is in a position to know what she is talk- ing about has caused not a little ex- asperation in certain,high places. Soldiers at the base hospitals have given the name of the "Wash and Kiss Brigade" to those ultra -fashionable nurses. "What they seem to do most," said a friend of mine from the front, "is to wash the wounded man's face and then kiss him for his mother." Which reminds one of a story of the South African War. A fussy nurse went to one bed and asked the wound, ed soldier what she could do for him. Anything you like ma'am," bluntly re- plied Tommy, "but don't wash my face again. Them other ladies have washed it six times already." GERMANY TO BLAME. Learned Bavarian Places Responsi- bility for War. Dr. Gruber, one of Barvaria's most learned professors, has been lecturing on "War, Peace and Biology," and comes to some remarkable con. - elusions. "This war, he declares, was inevi- table and unavoidable. It might have been postponed, but it. had to come ' sooner or later. It is idle to debate who is most to blame for the out- break of hostilities. As a matter of fact, Germany was to blame, says the professor; not blame -worthy in any moral sense. Germany is to blame be- cause she had stretched and used her power to its utmost, because in 4 years it had increased in population from 40 to 68 millions. The war was, therefore, a biological necessity. The war says the professor, has be- come a battle of ideas, caused ' by varying conceptions of human devel- opment and of human freedom. In conclusion, Professor Gruber" mentioned certain "biological de- mands" for the future. 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He saved when saving was necessary, but for that very reason he had money for his friends as well as for himself when the need for money arose. He was just as strong in advising wise spend- ing as he was in advocating timely saving. The wise buyer is the true economist, for he saves his money by using it, The storekeeper who knows his business and has a true regard for it desires the custom of the thrifty. His business is to give service, and a man finds more pleasure in serving those who can appreciate what he does than in serving those who have so little regard for their own interest that they know not whether they are served well or ill. The merchant who advertised his goods thereby calls up- on the public to judge his work and declares his willingness to be reward- ed strictly according to his merits. *14 On coming home from the office the father met Jack and Dick. "What. have you been doing to -day, boys?" he questioned. "Fightin'," replied Dick. "Fighting, eh? Who licked ? "' "Mamma did," answered Jack. Little Robert—"Ma, was Robinson Crusoe an acrobat?" Mother -"I don't know.. Why?" Little Robert— "Well, this book says that after he had finished his day's work he sat down on his chests". oothes Regulator of TheMI Is ilia ° ,-1 ikon's Pills NO HEADACHE, -'BILIOUSNESS, INDIGESTION, OR SOUR STOM- ACH WHERE THEY ARE USED. A Perfect Constipation Cure They Cleanse the Liver and Move the Bowels While You Sleep. Like a ship in the night your con- stipated headache and digestive troubles will disappear after using Dr. Hamilton's Pills. They cure the worst cases, act quietly at night while you sleep, and give you next morning the freshest, briskest, happiest feel- ing you have known in many a day. Hamilton's Pills will cheer up the most despondent sufferer. They will make tired out folks feel like kids at play. They overcome back -ache, side- ache, liver -ache and stomach-ache, and kidney ills. If they fail to do this you can have your money re- funded. 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I think she loves me, but I've decided to withdraw." `You're foolish, man. If she loves you and is as sensible as I think she is you can win her without money." "That's just the point. I think I could win, all right, but ever after she'd have the opportunity to remind nie of the millionaire she could have married. I've decided for my own happiness that perhaps I'd better let him have her." BATTLEFIELD TERMS.. Many Military Terms Are Not Gen- erally Understood. Although used every day in the des- criptions of happenings at the front, many military terms are not gener- ally understood. Here is a selection from the, lesser-known military terms: Beatensone.--The belt of ground beaten by a cone of fire, Enfilade fire.—Fire whieh sweeps, a target from a flank, Grazing fire. -Fire which is parallel, or nearly so, to the surface of hte ground. Dead ground,—Ground which cane. not be covered by fire. Abattis.—An obstacle formed of trees or branches of trees picketed to the ground, with their points towards the enemy. Banquette.—The place upon which the men stand to fire over a parapet. Counterscarp.—The slope of the ditch of a work farthest from the parapet. Donga.—A channel or gully formed by the action of water. Embrasure.—A channel through the parapet of a work through which a gun is fired, Fascine: A long bundle of brush- wood, tied up tightly, used for road - making, etc. Fold in the ground.—A slight hol- low caused by the regular lie of the ground being broken by a rise or de- pression. Gabion.—An open cylinder of brush wood, sheet iron, etc., used for rewet- ting. Revetment.—Any method of mak- ing earth stand at a steeper slope than the natural one. Sap.—A. trench formed by men working from the bottom of the trench and constantly extending the end towards the enemy. Spitlock.—To mark out a line on the ground with the point of a pick. We Always Do. 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