Beworca a
Bellefonte, Pa., May 11, 1928
Your Health,
The First Concern.
The following, reprinted from the
Baltimore Sun, is the attitude of the
average person to the new methods
of prevention and the rebuke to the
husband may help others:
Did not our grandmothers and
great grandmothers know how to
bring up children? Why then all this
fuss which my wife makes about the
scientific rearing of our three young-
sters? I believe in the old-fashioned
ways of domestic usage which made
America possible. What do you think
about this matter? :
I think you are ignorant of it and
that you will be wise to leave your
wife free to do as she deems best for
the children. Our ancestors, near and
far, relied on instinct governed by
custom. Yet, notwithstanding their
parental devotion and discipline, the
death rate among infants was surpris-
ingly high. :
Are you aware that, thanks to the
knowledge your wife heeds, during
the past twenty-five years the death
rate among children has been reduced
to one-half and in some cases a quar-
ter of what it was in the “dear dead
days beyond recall?” Proper food,
personal hygiene, fresh air, sunshine
and the prevention or extinction of
contagious diseases account for this
remarkable result. It is no dispar-
agement of parents of the past who
fulfilled their duties to the best of
their ability to say that child life
entered upon a new era of idealism
and achievement with the begining of
this century.
Read the literature of the American
‘Child Health Association. It will in-
form you of the facts I state and also
that much must yet be done to equip
the oncoming generation for the in-
creasing strain of civilization. -
The very attractive and helpful lit-
erature of the Child Health Associa-
tion may be obtained from the asso-
ciation in New York city.
Pneumonia is an acute infectious
disease, and is not inherited. It is
due to the pneumonia germ—the
pneumoccus—implanted on tissues of
lowered resistance from some cause.
The germs and the lowered resistance
to pneumonia are not inherited.
Bright's disease is inflammation,
acute and chronic, which is so called,
in honor of Dr. Bright, of London,
who, about 100 years ago was the
first to ‘describe the condition.
The kidneys become inflamed from
the same causes that operate in the
inflammation of other organs, E. such
as disease germs and their poisons.
These often get to the kidneys from
the blood from infected spots else-
-where in the body; such as infected
tonsils, teeth, nasal sinuses and from
the acute infectious diseases such as
scarlet fever, pneumonia, diphtheria,
ete. The kidneys can also be injured
‘by poisons such as lead, arsenic, al-
cohol and other drugs. And they can
also be injured by an unbalanced diet.
.- This unbalanced diet plays a large
role in the chronic inflammatory con-
ditions, for it may cause hardening
and degeneration of the arteries,
which is particularly manifested in
the kidneys.
The treatment for prolapsed kid-
ney, depends upon the degree of pro-
lapse. If it were so much prolapsed
that it took little excursions around
the abdominal cavity far from its own
habitat, there might be danger of its
tripping and turning over, so causirg
an obstruction to the urine. Such 2
kind would undoubtedly have to be
tied up surgically. This degree of
prolapse is, however, very rare.
The ordinary prolapsed kidney just
means a little lowering ot its position
with a slight tendency to meander.
This condition means so little that Dr.
Richard Cabot advises practitioners
not to tell patients of it, for otherwise
they worry so that they immediately
begin to imagine all sorts of symp-
toms.
The kidney is imbedded in a pad of
fat, and it is usually in those who
have become extremely thin for some
reason that this fat is lost. (There is
no danger of this normal fat’s disap-
pearing, as many think, when an ov-
erweight patient reduces to normal.
In fact, there is more danger of a
kidney’s being dragged down by the
weight of too much fat.)
Abdominal exercises would help be-
cause a good strong wall keeps the
normal pressure in the abdominal cav-
ity. And if you are underweight. in-
crease your weight. That ean be done.
An abdominal belt should be put on
while lying down with the kidne y
pushed back into place.
Gelatine is often added to the ba-
by’s milk formula. It is claimed that
it prevents the formation of hard
curds, ‘making the milk easier of di-
gestion and preventing colic. For a
baby. under six months add one-half
teaspoonful of gelatine to the days
milk formula, stirring over hot wat-
er until’ dissolved.
Permit no eating between meals
and be careful of overeating. Then
the young appetite will be trained to
accept what is given him as it is giv-
en him,
What causes my fingernails to be
so; very soft and thin?
This is probably due to the lack of
calcium salts in your food. Try to
eat more vegetables.
Is it ‘injurious to take salts every
day without having had it prescribed ?
Yes. Salts are apt to prove weak-
ening if taken in excess.
“Back stage” in the clown’s dressing tent of the Gentry Bros. Circus.
There are thirty famous funsters with the circus, which comes to Belle-
fonte on Tuesday, May 22.
High School Glee Club to be Seen in |
“The Mikado.”
Beatiful, tuneful and full of rol-
licking fun is the promise of “The
Mikado” as it will be handled by the
High school’s fine glee club.
The wonderful cast of principals
that put across “M’lle Modiste” so
beautifully and with so much finesse,
will do even a finer piece of work in
this production, and the “shop girls,”
who so adequately mastered its dif-
ficult music, are putting forth every
effort to rival that performance in
handling the music of the beautiful
light opera in an artistic manner.
The “Glow-worm” chorus, which
won so much favorable comment, will
repeat that dance with several new
steps added to the previous routine.
A’ beautiful aeroplane ballet, with
at least twenty tiny toe-dancers in
exquisite costumes and lovely dance,
will be a special added feature, and
the peppy little “Dew-Dew-Dewy-
Days” chorus has a charming little
Japanese novelty song and dance
number to keep the audience inter-
‘ested ‘betveen acts. &
Wonderful costumes for a large
cast and special secenery to dress the
show have been ordered, so “The Mi-
kado” promises to be as “colorful”
and gorgeous as was “M’lle Modiste.”
The glee club anticipates a large
audience, not only because of the ex-
penses entailed in putting on such
pretentious productions as it has han-
dled this year, but inore because of
the fact that it is the public’s last
opportunity to see this brilliant cast,
made up of such talent as Louise Tan-
ner, Louise Meyer, Kathryn Bullock,
Peter Meek, Paul Crust, Donald Con-
rad anda several other Seniors.
“The Mikado” will be given at the
Richelieu theatre, Monday, June 4th.
There will be a special matinee for
children only. Admission fifteen
cents. Evening performance, seven-
ty-five cents. Don’t miss it.
—Subseribe for the Watchman.
Crippled Children’s Society Organized
at Philipsburg.
At a meeting of representative cit-
izens of Centre and Clearfield coun-
ties, held at the Philipsburg State
hospital last Thursday, a crippled
children’s society for the two counties
was organized by the election of Sen-
ator Harry B. Scott, president; Mrs.
Philip D. Reed, of Clearfield, and
THE MOTOR CAR.
Car owners who suspect a compres-
sion leak at one of the spark plugs
can determine the accuracy of their
suspicions by squirting oil around
the plug joint. If bubbles appear, the
gasket is leaking. The test is an old
one, but it remains the most effective
for this particular ailment.
It is wise to avoid too frequent
use of polish on the nickled parts of
the car. An excessive rubbing with
the cleaner tends to destroy the plat-
ing. When the surfaces really need
brightening, use a good silver polish.
At other times, when a slight rubbing
will restore their luster, an oily rag
will achieve the desired effect.
Stockroom employees of automobile
retail establishments declare they do
an active business with motorists who
do rot take the trouble to separate
the keys that come with their auto-
mobiles. Usually, the two keys that
unlock the transmission, the ignition,
the steering wheel or other part of
the car come attached together. The
wise plan is to separate them at once.
Service station men declare that it is
surprising to find such a large num-
ber of motorists failing to take this
step. .
Every motorist has been annoyed
by the driver who stops or makes a
turn without giving a signal and by
the same token, has been grateful to
the man who gives adequate advance
warning of what he intends to do.
There is a valuable lesson in this fact.
It teaches clearly that signa's are a
distinct advantage, and the thought-
ful driver will utilize the lesson by
seeing that his own car operations
above reproach in this respect.
If the battery is in such condition
that the plates need changing, it is
well to install new negatives as well
as new positives. A battery rebuilt
with the old negative plates will lack
capacity and, eventually, will prove
more costly than it would have been
to purchase a new one. The old plates
may appear fo be in good condition,
but this should not be. permitted to
throw the motorist off his guard. The
change should be complete.
When the engine overheats, do not
be satisfied merely with filling up the
cooling systemn with water. Overhea®-
ing simply may mean that the system
has been short of water or clogged,
but it also may mean that serious
trouble is brewing in one of the vital
rairis of the car. It is well to make
absolutely sure of the cause before
. proceeding.—Ullman Feature Service.
Mrs. Robert Mills Beach, of Belle-'
fonte, vice presidents, and Miss Anna
Lauman, superintendent of the Phil- |
ipsburg hospital: secretary.
Among those who attended the
meeting were Mrs. Beach, Bent L.
Weaver, and Mrs. John Sommerville,
of Bellefonte; Dr. J. P. Ritenour, C.
| G. Aikens, P. A. Frost, and others, of
State College.
In her report of the work already
done Miss Lauman stated that ten
clinics have been held there. Sixty
little patients were on hand for the
first clinic, and a total of 145 chil-
dren have beeen examined. Of these
a number have undergone operations |
or corrective treatment.
there have been nearly 1,000 treat-
ments. About $1,000 was raised to
purchase necessary equipment.
teen hundred dollars were received
for medical attention for the patients.
The sum of $200 was donated by a
Philipsburg citizen and $250. the pro-
ceeds from local entertainments, was
turned over to the fund. A total of
$2,340 has been paid for treatment for
the children. Dr. John Galbraith, of
Altoona, orthopedic surgeon in charge
of the clinics, has been most generous
with his services. Dr. John Hender-
son, of the Philipsburg hospital staff,
had also given much valuable service
in behalf of the little patients.
—Subscribe for the “Watchman.”
Altogether, :
Fif- |
Postage Stamp Show.
Perphaps one of the most unique
exhibitions in Pennsylvania will be
staged in Harrisburg May 8 to 12, in-
clusive, when the third annual post-
age stamp show will be held in the
Harrisburg Public Library. The ex-
hibition, conducted under the aus-
pices of the Capital City Philatelic
Society, one of the largest in the
State, will demonstrate the great ad-
vance made by stamp collecting as a
hobby in recent years.
Junior as well as adult collectors
will be well represented in the ex-
hibition. A special class for junior
collectors’ exhibits has been provid-
ed and prizes will be awarded to boys
and girls who show the best and
* neatest collections of stamps. Among
the prizes which are offered for both
adults and juniors are many given
by collectors from many places in
this country as prizes.
Estimate 18,000,000,000 Stamps will
be used in U. S. This Year,
The United States Post Office De-
| partment has estimated that approxi-
from the State Welfare Department |
mately eighteen billions of adhesive
postage stamps will be required dur-
ing the present fiscal year, according
to Robert S. Regar, third assistant
postmaster general.
In order to convey a better idea of
what this tremendous quantity rep-
resents, Mr. Regar states that if these
stamps were placed end to end they
would extend 250,000 miles, sufficient
to belt the globe ten times at the
equator. If they were piled vertically
he continued, they would make a col-
umn 1136 miles high. He said that
approximately 1000 tons of paper, 575
tons of gum and 500 tons of ink will
be required to prepare this number of
stamps.
Blame Food Scarcity for Death of
Deer.
Although the past winter was gen-
erally considered an easy one for
game, reports received by the board
of game commissioners show that in
a number of counties deer starved to
death because of the scarcity of feed.
In Clearfield county twelve were re-
ported found dead in one locality.
Seven of them were small bucks which
had been born late last summer or
early in the fall. Because of their
birth too late in the season the bucks
were undersized at the beginning of
the winter and could not survive when
food became scarce.
Birth of the fawns late in the sea-
son is said by experts of the commis-
sion to indicate that deer in that sec-
tion have become too plentiful.
Reports of dead deer being found,
many of them small, and all appar-
ently from starvation, also have been
received from Huntingdon and Centre
counties.
In a number of other counties
where deer are plentiful game pro-
tectors have reported some mountain
sides entirely denuded of food growths
during the winter. Thousands of
young pines have been destroyed
which had been planted by the depart-
ment of forestry and waters. In sec-
tions where this occurs the depart-
ment has issued orders against plant-
ing of seedlings.
How to Raise a One-Man Dog.
Here is a stunt you can try, but be
sure you want a one-man dog” before
you start.
Take a puppy and after he is four
months old do not let any one touch
him or feed him but the owner. I
suggest, however, you let the rest of
the family in on the deal.
At about ten to fourteen months the
puppy ought to show considerable dis-
like to having any one handle him or
to follow strangers.
My experience has been that it is
harder to do this with hunting-dogs
than other breeds, due to their ten-
dency to follow a gun. However, I
recall two large fox-hounds that I
raised as one-man dogs that were
splendid examples of one-man loyalty.
One was broken for coon and strange
lanterns, shooting or a bunch of
mouthy trailers had no effect on him,
let alone mixing with strange people.
Have tried the one-man stunt with
great Danes, airedales, Irish terriers
and fox-hounds, and believe it will
work with most breeds the majority
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