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PREVENTION OF RICKETS
By Dr. W. J. Scholes
Rickets is a disease that has receiv-
ed considerable investigation during
the past few years. With the discov-
ery of the vitamins and of their im:
portance in the diet, the theory was
formulated that rickets, like some oth-
er diseases, occurred because the diet
was either lacking or deficient in
'.some one or more of these essential
substances. As diseases that are
caused by the lack of some essential
thing in the ,diet are called "deficiency
diseases," rickets came to be classed
that way. -,;
The curative value of cod liver oil,
an old and valuable remedy for rick-
ets, received a scientific explanation.
It supplies to the system the particu-
lar vitamin which is lacking or de-
ficient.
But faulty hygiene as well as
faulty diet has long been suspected
of playing an important part in the
cause. The beneficial effects of the
sunlight treatment, which has recent-
ly received so much attention, makes
it seem probable that lack of sufficient
sunshine may be the causative hy-
gienic fault. And some careful stu-
dents of the disease believe that lack
of exercise may also be an important,
causative factor.
Essential Factors
Whatever the theories, a combi-
nation of sunshine, exercise in the
form of massage, fresh air and cod
liver oil apparently enables the sys-
tem to properly utilize lime and phos-
phorus for building healthy bones.
Many specialists in diseases ofin-
fancy and childhood advocate the rou-
tine administration of cod liver oil
to all babies as a preventive.: Of.
course, the hygienic requirements of
sunshine, fresh air and exercise must
also be met. And the cod liver oil
must be given in dosage suitable to
the age of the baby. It is believed
that rickets could be made as infre-
quent by the use of cod liver oil as
scurvy has been made by orange and
tomato juice.
The results of recent examinations
of large numbers of apparently heal-
thy babies indicates that rickets is
more prevalent than was formerly
supposed....It. is certain that the pre-
vention of this disease and its result-
ing bone -deformities is extremely de-
sirable.
,AN' OVER -HAULING
By Dr. W. J.'• Scholes
A correspondent sends in the fol-
lowing letter. It contains some inter-
esting and instructive ideas on keep-
MAN'S UNDER -SEA ARMOR
v --Rather odd-looking ' contraption, iby means of which the diving bell is
isn't it? It's man's under -sea armor- attached to a' sunken craft while Sal-
a modern diving bell that is just as lvage operations are in progress. The
i divers work from the big chamber and
four projections in front are magnets; ed air .tanks shown about, the tank, I
useful as it's queer in looks, The are kept alive by the many compress -
ing well. He writes as follows: "1
tools my car to the garage to have it
looked over. It was still going al
right, but I got the notion that it ma
need some attention if I didn't wan
trouble during the coming season
The car hadbeen run two years an
has seen sortie pretty good service,
"While I was thinking about that
old car I got to thinking about my-
self. Here I was having the car ov-
erhauled after two years' service, My
body has been in service for 43 years.
I felt pretty good, but riot as good as
I used to feel and would like to feel
now. I figured it would be a good
thing to have an 'overhauling' myself.
"So.I went to a doctor and told
him what 1 wanted. I told hint I
wanted everything on the bill, He
gave it to me; He weighed and meas-
ured me, asked me a lot of questions,
hammered me and listened to . my
heart and lungs. He looked down my
throat, X-rayed my teeth and took my
blood -pressure. My blood and urine
were tested.
"When he had all of the returns he
told me to come back. This is what
was the matter`with me:
t. I had bad tonsils and some bad
teeth.
2. .I was overweight.
s. I' did not get enough exercise.
4. I smoked too 'much.
"Well, the tonsils and three of the
bad teeth are out. The dentist is do-
ing' the necessary repair work on the
others. I am eating less, smoking
less and- exercising more. I have de-
cided that I am as old as I ani going
Ito be, if I can do. anything to help it.
The car and I are going to be gone
over every spring. I'.. figure a good
'going over' and a little upkeep once
a year will lengthen the - life'' of both
of us.
Questions and Answers
Heartburn
J. A. L. writes: "I am frequently
bothered with heartburn. I can re-
lieve it by taking a dose of baking so-
da.: It comes on a while after eating
but I do not get it after every meal. I
have taken "medicine for tiny stomach
which stops it for a while but does
not cure it. I would like to know
what would cause heartburn?"
I Reply
Heartburn is .a symptom. While
it has generally been. attributed to an
excessive acidity of the' gastric juice
(the digestive juice of the stomach),
some of the more recent studies of
the condition seem to show • that
heartburn may be present when there
is no such excess of acid.
Some of the things that may result
in heartburn are infection of the gall-'
bladder, errors in diet, lack of exer-
cise, constipation, ulcer of the stom-
ach or intestines. Fried foods, and
an excess of sweets, fat or seasoning,
may cause it.
Live principally on vegetables and
fruit. Drink' lots of water. Get more
exercise. Avoid constipation.
Condensed Milk For Babies
Mrs, R. D. asks: "Is' it all right to.
feed a baby condensed milk when it
cannot be nursed at the breast?"
Reply
Some excellent authorities on infant
feeding believe that condensed" milk
has a place as a baby food. It would
be best, however, to let your doctor
suggest the proper food for the baby.
Knowing its age, weight and condi-
tion, he will be in a position to tell
you what'to feed the baby to meet
As individual food requirements.
Not That Way
Mrs. H. S. asks: " "I would like to
know if it is possible to get typhoid
fever by getting, the breath of some-
body who has typhoid?"
Reply
No. Typhoid fever is spread by
means of food, milk or water which
have been contaminated by the dis-
charges,, of the typhoid patient, Re-
member that hands soiled with the
charges of the typhoid patient may be
a means of either directly introducing
the germs into the system, or of con-
taminating food.
Dust
Mrs. A, IVIcL. writes: "Would you
tell me if..a person can get sick from
dust? I mean if breathing air that has
dust in it will make you sick?"
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Reply
How injurious dust is depends much
upon what it contains. It; is conceiv-
able that dust swept from the floors
of rooms in which there has been a
contagious disease may contain germs.
Dust, such as is .associated with
some industries, may be .dangerous, In
some cases, it contains hard particles may ay damage the lining mem-
brane of the organs of respiration'.
This may make the lining membrane
more susceptible to infections.` It is
possible for dust from wool to convey
a form, of anthrax called "wool -sort-
ers' disease." .
Then dust may contain things to
which some people are hypersensi-
tive. On inhaling such dust these
people are likely to develop an attack
of asthma or a condition similar •to
hay fever.
It is best to use a vacuum cleaner
in the house: to avoid "dust clouds,"
Dandruff
Mrs. E. A. P. writes: "I have dand-
ruff of the scalp which forms scabs:
I can pick off the scabs but they form
back on again, and the flesh under
them feels itchy and smarts. I would
be�.pleased if you could give the a re-
medy."
Reply
Do not pick off the scabs. Instead,
grease the scalp at night with either
vaseline or liquid petroleum. Leave
this on all night, and in the morning
shampoo with warm water and some
good toilet soap, tar, soap or tincture
of green soap. Then apply, to the.
scalp (not the hair) a little of an oint-
ment consisting of one part of sulphur
and nine parts of petroleum.
Apply this every second or third
night. When the ointment begins to
make the scalp or hair too : greasy,
shampoo. After the scalp is free
from dandruff, apply the ointment oc-
casionally to prevent a , recurrence.
Keep the scalp clean by a shampoo
every week or ten days. Always dry
the hair carefully after washing.
As Harmless As Any
J. C. B. writes: "I have been trou-
bled with constipation for a number
of years and find that I need some-
thing more than diet to keep my bow-
els in good condition. Lately I have
been taking mineral oil and find that
it does the work, Is this harmful if
used right along? Or is there any-
thing else that I could take that would
be better,"
Reply
Mineral oil is about as harmless as
anything that you could take, if it is
necessary for you to take some kind
of a laxative. But continue to rely
largely on a laxative diet, exercise of
the abdominal muscles, and regular
habits. Gradually reduce the d'aily
dose of mineral oil and see if you can
train yourself to do without it entire-
ly.
In Some Cases
Mrs. T. C. asks: "Can ulcers of the
stomach be cured without an opera-
tion? How can one tell if the stom-
ach has ulcers?"
Reply
Many cases of ulcer of the
stomach are satisfactorily treated
without surgery. There are compli-
cations, however, which may make
operation necessary..
2. Pain coining on within a short
tine after eating, pain when the stom-
ach is empty, vomiting of blood, ane-
mia, tenderness over the stomach, are
some of the symptoms occurring in
ulcer of the stomach, The X-ray, and
examination of the stomach contents,
are of great value in remaking a diag-
nosis.
Better Be Examined
L. J. S. writes: "I have had at-
tacks of pain in the chest on the left
side near the breast bone. The pain
is sharp and comes and goes quick.'
I havegas on the stomach. Could
the pain come from the gas?"
Reply
The pain is more likely to be caus-
ed by some trouble in the heart or in
one of the big blood vessels (aorta)
leading from the heart. There is a
possibility that you may have angina
pectoris (neuralgia of the heart).
Betterhave a careful examination and
find out exactly what the condition of
your'heart is.
We Have With Us
JUNE
The month
Of—
Blushing Brides and
Shaking Bridegrooms.
Of
Chuckling fathers who
Are tickled that
Somebody else is going
To pay daugh'ter's bills,
Of—
Chagrined mothers who
Believe their daughter
Could have married the
Handsomest millionaire
In town instead of that
Canning factory foreman.
Of—
Hurried "honey -moons"
When all the train porters
And conductors get a healthy
Giggle out of newlyweds
Trying to act human instead
Of foolish. .
Of--
Furniture
f-Furniture installments
Collectors and landlords
Ringing the newlywe'ds'"
Doorbell at un -wanted! hours.
Of—
"Colic" biscuits and __
"Charcoal" steaks that the
Groom has to choke down and
With a smile, loving lie—
"Dearie!_.._They were just too
Wonderful for anything!"
Of—
But why go on. If you've
Been there yourself—you
Know how it 'tis!
A Gay Life!
—o—
In Muncie, Ind. they give cook books free with every'
marriage license. That's nice for the groom. He gets
married in his "soup" and "fish" and, after that, he can
"steak" his all that his bride will spend his "beans" or
"dough" for naught but what is "peaches and cream" to
his digestion.
—o—
A London church provides a private bou'doir for brides-
about to be married. Now if they would only provide a
physician to aid the groom in controlling his shaking
limbs and aid him in finding his voice for the "I do"—all
would be lovely.
----o----
It
p_It Happened on a "Sundae"—Too!
See where a New York man is ;suing a certain company
•for $5o,000 because it sent him Ice Cream when he ordered
Ices. Maybe, some jury will turn him ,down cold now—
on top o' that.
—o—
"Two heads are better than one"—'tis said. But lots of
tines, they multiply into four flying fists.
—0—
They tell us "It is proper to eat moderately and dress
well."..,...Huh?_...You can't do anything else but—in these
days o' the high cost of existin'.
—o—
. Heap Smart Stunt?
When an Indian squaw wants to divorce her husband
O,c INDIAN
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she sets his shoes outside the door. In Indian language
that means—"Here's your hat! What's your hurry?"
—0—
FAMOUS LAST LINES
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