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effects, of irritants. even of 'theo proper, foods. Excess
does harm 'it t4rpw "nub
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T R' HEALTH LfAG U F., OF CANAD Neg-it article --- ;.'Periodic Health, Ex -
%train On, the body a9d op tends to
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aminat$oA:'
wear it out early. Primatxiile old age,
(Rea4ers desiring. tAe complete. set -
the use of OvBritive measutba -the--eom
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�of _. Dr- __McCuIIuugh!s- - Cancer artieles 100
—IEV.F A R bones p- the Iegz, pelvis and other such -affections as 1diphtheria; 'd may have sam e by writing the Health CONVENIEN,�Jr, MOWER
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W, a watchword !'moderatlop.,
re
ta-
fever, infantile compla4uts, ROOM HOTEL -85 WITH BATH
paAs of the bony framework.' Such a` League of Canada, 105 Bond Street, k
081's give FOLDER . Mealp should be eaten in a quiet,
watch -dial factor -k1 sei restful tahnner. Food is not readily
and t1he 0 One, gen
-ious accident is unlikely,to, happen cdons gen Toronto, Ont.). WRITE FOR
in Newai duf cdons gen 14 1
t pre-
encouragement- to efforts I
a few years ago 18 girls eIA agaim TAKE A DE LUXE' TAXI
-"V. Preventive measures now en- digested, when the body is tired, or
ventioa of cancer. How may canzer
vloyedk-IA the illuminating Of watch sure the safety of such workers. FROM DEPOT OR WHARF -250 when the Indi=l is worried Or au -
go, 4.aias with radium, were uipcusttomed be prevented and how agaili_may its st ears is- recom-
911y. A re a com
-et that, all ov- ill-effects be mitigated? "Yes, Sir, -there are the -rudne of a
,the small brushes they uq-, It is a lamentable fa ed to overcome &dy'fatigue. Ar-
Tuend
404 with their lips� In this �way some er the world, doctors see the ma3ority 1. By the avoidance of those irri- blililding'that was in emistence 2,500
guments �o -er be
9coldings sbould nev
the gu
ide ea-, ried on, at meai-tinie. Active ex
.4of the,, radium was swallowedi, it of cases of cancer at too late a date tants which are known to predispose years ago," declared
d �6 way ta their bones and al fo ff t' treatment or at a stage to cancer. "What rubbasTO" one mamb�er of "My wife treats me like a ft
foua at tire."
ercise should not be taken, Immediate -
r 2've 'a "You're lucky. Mine treats me like. ly after eating. Exerdlae is needed
2. By periodic health examination. thetouilst party -answered. "Why it
Z these giAs subsequently developed�'wLe. the final result is at least doubt-
-pare `(a forr.d of canqer) . of the ful. The extraQrdinar results from 3. By education �a) of doctors. (b) onl�, 19;7 now." iind one
oma. a spare. by the body, but so Is rest
of t)1e dmes when compailatdve rest
i -eqw after e, Wiff Top All R608rds,
s i by the body -is it-
ing. 11
ON'T miss this 70th Year Qfe- I
This same Idea of reat Is the rea� Dbration. Many new thingi to
'Son why meals. should, be, ea-ten.regu-
l1arly - of rueds aud an& enjoy. Priz,e Oat of $33,000AM6
The numbei -the
4 hour for meals is a matter Of indi- Stake Events, $4,000. Night FLwxe
Show. New Garnival.Mkway
vidual preference and custom. W-�uen
land." Take a day. or two,,see it AL
meals are eaten Irregularly, or when S , I ..
food is taken between, meals, the di- EPT. 13 18 " .1
geWre system is not g1ven 'the per- 237 W. 0. Jacks�n. Se=107 3
ioda of rest which it requires if tt is
ONTAR&O
to do it -s worl� properly, Eating be-
tween meals -should be avoided.. The
-ish
person who requires, extra Aotu
ment should take it 'regularly.
Nature -has provided. means 'for the -4%14WV9
mastication.of food. �;Pood should be V 1, 0 ....
LOWDOW kTAIU0
A Statement by the' Ontario
eaten slowly and dt 'should be thor-'
-e it is swallow-
oughly chewed befor
ed. it should not be washed down
'th a dil i' before dt is masticated.
Department of Health on w.w nk
There is no objectAon to the use of an
beverages in m6deration with. meals,
but they -should be taken when the
7 mouth is empty,
11 times!-Lth4t Is
Moderation at a
T A /T XT T �V. y C! How to Eat!
Questdons con6e,rning Health,. ad-
dressed to the Canadian Medical As -
4 siodation, 194' College St., Toronto,
will be a4,swered personally by letter. Vaivers.itj� Coat of Arms
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("INFA,NTILE PARALYSIS
In view, of the prevalence of "infantile paralysis" in Ontario at the present time, and in recognition of the deep concern
felt by parents -over the protection of their children, the Provincial Department of Health is issuing Oe following state.
ment concerning the nature of the disease and the question of what -caa. be done to- reduce the danger of infection.
Nature of the Disease VOMITING is fairly characteristic. Constipation h
often present. whereas diarrhoea is unusual., Food is refused.
Like ideasleg-and scarlet fever,, "infantile paralysis- is a
communicable or "catchina" disease. Like them also, it is Often the characteristic qmptoms of COLD or . SORE 0
Z� THROAT are present.
mainly a diseaseo� childhood. Yet d%c term "infantile" is apt SORENESS IN THE MUSCLES of the back and
to be misleading. While it is true, that the majority of cases
occur ailiong children under ten years of age, the diseaw STIFFNESS and pain in. the joints of the arms and, legs
does occur, especially in rural district . s, among older children' may o ccur.
and young adults. I . . In many cases of poliomyelitis the condition does not
The term "paralysis" is likewise misleading since it con- go beyond this stage, and terminates after four to ten daye
veys the impression that some loss of muscular function is illness,
characteristic of every case of the disease. This is not true. However, in other cases, the disease proceeds into q'
second. stage, in which thig elevation of temperature and
ItJ&xLQw.knawn-thaz. orJy, a_small,.. proportion of those who
rbritract'rhe disease actually develop paralysis. rapid. pulse are accompanied by" marked irritability and
Since thi disease is not limited to'infants and since drowsiness. The patient becomes mentally disturbed and takes
paralysis does not occur in all cases,,.the name "I nfandle on an anxious, frightened expression. Sleep may be disturbed
paralysis" is now regarded as'a misnomer. The correct came by twitching and the bands may sh.ake and tremble.
fo.r the disease is "polio-myel-itis", which simply means acute The following specific signs are of particular importance:
inflammation (-itis") of the grey matter ("polio") of special STIFFNESS OF THE SPINE. The head may be bent on
portions of the spinal cord which control movement of the the neck but efforts to bend the neck on the shoulders cause
muscles. This inflammation is believed to b, due to a special pain and are resisted. The child is unable, while sitting up
sort of infection which probably gains entrance to the net-' in bed, to bend his head 4own to touch the knees. If he
vous system through the upper part of the nose and throac- bends'at all, 'it is at the h�J-s with the back held, rigid.
Cause of the Disease PECULIAR SITTING POSTURE. Whim he,sits up he
props himself. behind with extended arms supporting A
Poliomyelitis has been definitely, recognized as a com- tender or painful spine.
municable disease since 1909 when investigators succeeded
Preventhre Measures
in securing from humans, ill with the disease, a minute�
living substance called a "virus" which was found t . o be Tbe precautionary measurer of first impor-.ance is to pro-
tect the child from co
capable of producing poliomyelitis in monkeys. " ritkt with t fection. Since other
Much remains to be, discovered about the- nature of this. human beings are the primary sourc� of infection, then
vinisbut a good deal has already been learned. In size, it children, who are evidently much more susceptible than
has been found to be less than one millicrith of an inch adults, should be protected as far as is reasonably possible
in diameter. The virus is present in the nervous tissue of from contact with people.
humans who have died from the disease. It is also found in "Keep your child in your own yard" is a wise pre.
the nose and throat, not only of persons ill with the -disease, cBtution. In crowded stores, street car . s, niotion picture
but alsolof persons who have been in contact with the disease. theatres, bathing pools, oicnie�,—in fact, in any set.
tin- where there is a large number of people, the
How the Disease Spreads tn-
chances of exposure to possible infection are tremend-
The exact manner in which the disease is transmitted from ously increased.
one person to another -is not known. However, the disease Of equal importance for the pr9tection of children
does not arise spontaneously. The source of infection is'a' is the prompt calling of a physician if the child,shows
human being who is carrying the virus. Such a lierson need, "ibe indications of illness, described above.
not necessarily besuflering from the disease. Yet the mere
presence of the virus in the nose and throat affords ample Co.nvales c*ent Serum
opportunity 'for spread of infection. In such cases minute kedical opinion is divided concernitig the effectiveness of
particles are given off by coughing, sneezing and ,talking. the so-called -Convalescent Serum" in poliomyelitis, In the
Fingers are constantly being carried to and from the mouth absence of conclusive evidence, the Department is con -
and nose and in this way articles, such as improperly washed tinuing to supply tthis serum to physicians on request -
eating and drinking. utensils, commoir towels, children's Owing to the limited supply availabld, its use must - of
toys, etc., may become contaminated. necessity be limited to cases suffering an attack of the
disease.
Any, set of circumstances which permits the, fre- Nasal Spray
quent and rapid transfer of nose and throat secretions
from one per ' son to another increases the possibility Based on the assumption that the vints enters the body
of infection. through the upper part of the nos�, attempts are being made
to prevent its* entrance by spraying the.nasal passages with
There is no evidence that flies or other insects play an certain chemicals. Since this method is still entirely in the
important part in the spread of poliomyelitis. experimental stage, it is not one which can be recommended
Chlorin4sion of municipal water supplies as now prac�
for general ine.
tised, and the proper pasteurization of milk-l:lave eliniiiiiated
i water and milk as possible sources of infection. Preeautions in the Care of Those Ill
When a diagnosis of poliomyelitis has been made, the
Signs and Symptoms of- -thip Disease patient.'must be isolated for a period of at least three weeks.
7he early symptoms of poliomyelitis are neither constant :s
Sin& other members of the family are likely to be carrier
I nor regular in their appearance, but certain of them are, of the virus, the protection of the community requires tliat
sufficiently suggestive to warx�aqt 'the summoning of the theybe quarantined unitil the'dangez of further spread bar.
family physician. been eliminated. 'Care should he taken to see that articles
-become contamln�ted by the patient ate
The onset I is usually sudden, with rapidly rising which may have
I mmptp�. I tuating bet?veed 101-103 degrees.
_LIVAE, flue disififeeted or burned. Special, precautions should be tiliken
14EADA'- ' is-'andther comw`6n symptom. The young' in. re6rd.to the disposal of,ithsal. and AlitnentAry discharges.
'thild-, is a t to appear irdt . able and cries easily when.dis- -fho!re who hre handling tke p itient should exercise special
Thp
e patient is ustudy, willing to, stay in bed, apoeats ca"o teir hands and pprsoh before icoming in
dtowq abd takes We interest in his saroundings. coat=thogth people.
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1. The University of Westem 0
tario is a co-educational institution -
devoted to higher education.
Suiumary of Fruit 2. The University provid�s regu-
lar coursei'in arm and. in*
ad. Vegetah1g.. Prospects leading to the 11-4- degree -
3. The course in Medical Science
(M.D.) requires six years,
.Weather conddtion-s have been, gen�
eral-ly favorab I le for development of 4. A combination course in three
tree fruits during the past mouth. phases, namely, general arts, techni-
cal tranung and scientific instrim-
Moisture supplies have been ample in
all see , tions of the Province except in- tion is offered for candidates quA-
the Bowmanvil-le-Newcastle disitilet fying for the Raii7helor of Scien
in Nursing degree (B.Sc.).
where only scanit pr�cipitauon was
E 5. In the Faculty of Art% sen�i-
received, durinig the past siix weeks. professional courses. are offered for
Heavy showers, however, fell in, that women in Secretarial Science and
olstiict on August 19th. for men in Busines&Adm
Apples are sizing better ;than last 6. Saturday, September 18th,1937,
year arid present prospects indicate is -registration day for second, diir4,
an ducrelase of 22 per cent. in total and,fourth year students from Lou-
don. Monday, September 20th is
production in Western Ontaxilo over registration day for all Freshmen.
last year, and, a reduction of 20 per Tuesday, September 21st is regip-.
cent. in. the orchardsi. east of Toronto. tralion day for second, third and
Th�e, totail pxoductaon for 1937 is now fourth year students froin centrei
estimated at 731,500 barrels aii- com- other than London.� Monday, Selp-
pared with 703,500 barrels dn 1936. tember 20th is registration day for I
Where intensdve spraying has, been all Medical, and Public Health
practiced insect pests and, fungas, di�- students. A penalty is imposed for 1
ease, have been fairly well clontrolled, late registration.
although, in a few -areas there Js now "The miniinum standardol edir-
evidence of, sca0b infestation,. Side- cation for the young man who
'Worm injury is, s�howtrlg badly in many would mlike his Ufe count in:
orchards. Early. varieties of apples the service of his country,is ds
are being harvested and are reported B.A. degree.�'
For information concernime course%
to be of good quaairty. Buyers are scholarships, watriculatim requircount%,
now becoming active -and a ferw sales apply to -
by the orchard have been made.
The peach crap is expected to be
approximately 25 per cent. Igieater U N 1V E SITY
than a year ago and fruit is sizing
well. tVeather conditlions, however,
have been tavoMble for the develop- WE EPN.
ment of.brown-rat and Inselot Injury.
With an. i-m6rovemerift in weather con-
di;bVons,,befQre harvestrig, and provid- 0
ing intensive spraying is continued,
an. -above average yield: of good qual- - LONDON--CANADN 77
ity fruit should. be obtaindd.
A fair yield of most vairdeeles. of
plums io anticipated, with Grand.
Dukes and Reine Cfaudes, appea:r4ng
as, the leasit promising. Total produc-
tion is estimated. as 5-9,900 blish�elis, a
gain of 43 per cent. over the very
small terop of 41,200 bushels harvest-
ed in 1936. Although weather and
moisture coniffitions have been gener-
ally favorabae for. piums,, r6t is some -
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what in evidence throughout the Nia- X..
gara Peminisula, especially in poorer
,sprayed orchards.
PractdcallY all commerbial varletiles
of pears have inade exceillent growth
duTing the, post month and are quite
free from inisect or disemse injury.
The crop Is s!2�ug well and total pro-
duction is estimated) to be slomewhat
Nigher than a month ago at 147,600
bus,hels, a reduction of 23 per cent"
from last year, when the total yield
amounited to 196,8100 but-heils.
Gra.pe vincs are reported in' a
healfthy condition " with berries sizing
well. Prospects are favorable' for a
good noTmal y1eid. A large numb,,er
of vineyards have not been carefully
sprayed and H. 40 spectacular p4ormances
oppers ani TnAldew are
quite prevallent in these graperies, in bristliiig with action Bril-
carefully sprayed vineyards, disease liant jumping competitions
and insects are well under coni-trol. A
The csntallouPe crop will, not ap- by mounted ofricers, non-
proach( the bumper proftictions in& eornmissioned officers and
cated A month, ago, but will be , a troopers 4 touch�and-out
good..,average Y�pld. Owling to a sp�.il
of very hot we�hher the set of blus- stakes'... $1000 oPen swftfl�
soni's Wvis restAoted and, sizing of I ;stake for jumpers—other
melons -was affected in, slotne pianta.
,setisatiotial colnpetitions.
flonio. Vine 1blIght thas, developed In
some patche[% and, ther grading quality Admission 25c- Reser"
i's 90iierafly dower due to Infe;1or net-
Aing. . seats 50C. Mail regerfttiong
.Flield tomatoes are not In as good to banadian NatiotIA Exhibi-
cbnftlon as at -the m4dd-le of .4euly due tion ticket 6flice ... 8 Yjog
to (006 much precipitation In Wes tern
Onhall'0 aVd to. hoI� drly Street WCE4 TolroPto-
thle ltomatb gr*wdag geictjon.�& s�t; Allad Pooers Elwood AL HuAte
eil-A On'tal10, In Eltstelrn On4rlo the Pmoklent Oc—a4 hfitoozar
e0#ddt11oh ds 1qbPOrtdd to be A411 abolve
avet'Age, b0i du W,6gitern ontifffo,'it 14
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