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In a recent health broadcast by the American Medical Association through Station WBBM, the speaker sald with reference to "colds" and their complications: "The term 'colds' usually refers to a condition characterized by a feeling of fullness in the head, obstruction of nasal breathing, sneezing and a discharge from the nose. first thin, watery, and very irritating. In many cases there is swelling, red- ness, and soreness of the entrance of the nostrils because of the action of Some persons develop so-called 'cold-sores' or fever blisters on the skin of the nostrils, on the lips, or In the mouth. "At times the patient feels tired, his muscles are painful and he may have a distinct headache due to swell ing of the lining membrane within As a rule, if severe head: , it means that the 'cold' 1s accompanied by an extension of the inflammation to one or more of the cavities in the skull connected with the nose, the so-called sinuses, of which the antrum, or sinus situated in the upper jaw, is most often in- mon 'cold, it manages to keep. more than one-tenth of our entire popula tion sniffing and sneezing at one time. How can you keep out of the sorry p! sion, and how can you help to break up this Big Parade? "The word 'cold' is a misnomer. We use it because it was handed down to us and not because it is the result of cold temperature, It may have had its origin in one of the characteristic symptoms, chilliness, just as coughing and sneezing may have led the Chi- nese to say they have caught the A cold is really an infectious disease, although the causative organ- isms are not definitely known. infection may locate in any part of the respiratory tract, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, or in the sinuses of the head, with the symptoms familiar to Avery one--congestion of the mu- cous membranes, inflammation, snees- How about some real little verses-- altho' it's harder thus to strike a fanny vein. My failing was to be too serious even in the Limericks. 11 can see it now. ..... There was a fine lot of jingles In this week.--Verses--any wished, seem: to be my only sugges: tion this morning--or a continuation. Mrs. Joseph M. SN "An answer to the question how we 'catch' cold lies in these characteristic symptoms of coughing and sneezing. Colds are communicable from person to person, just as are typhoid fever, diphtheria and a host of other com- municable diseases. colds would be no more common than But because they are communicable, most persons indulge in one to three colds a year. "One of the most important reasons for the widespread prevalence of colds every year is that a cold does not generally make the victim feel sick enough to stay in bed. He goes]. about hie dally business 1. with people, at home, in public As 1 have been following your "Limerick Corner" in the "Milverton Sun" with' much pleasure and some 1 was wondering how the "idea" of giving a prize to the best "ad" sent in would appeal to you. Either written or drawn. Have a certain size space to work on or lim- ited to so many words. (Miss) M. L. Bell, It they were not, "While it is commonly supposed that a 'cold' is merely a reaction of the nasal tissues to a draft of cold air, it may be due to the inhalation of irritating dust, ete, and is very often actually caused by an infection with different 'germs' or bacteria, transmitted from one per- Certain acute con- tagious diseases, especially measles, begin with a running nose. "For the 'treating' of colds, many remedies have been used, but we know that an acute cold is a self-limited disease which usually ends in from five to eight days unless some compli cation, such as a sinusitis, occurrs, Therefore, simple, old-fashioned meas. ures, such as taking a canthartic, then a hot drink to cause free perspiration, will be sufficient. muscular pains are present, some of the salicylates in amounts propor- tional to the age of the patient may To relieve the soreness of the nasal opening, zinc oxide ointment may be applied several times a day and the interior of the nose is often relieved by applying some of the min- eral oil so often used as a laxative, or using a heavy oil base, either the well-known vaseline or mentholated vaseline, since the menthal is very soothing and so reduces the swelling of the nasal lining membrane. Sinusidal Complications "The complications which may arise during the course of a cold are usually due to an extension of the infection into the sinuses, in which case there is usually headache, tenderness over certain parts of the head, a discharge of yellow or greenish yellow pus and at times some fever, and especially in children, the infec- tion extends back to the nasopharynx, upper portion of the throat into which the nose opens. "In this region, we may have the a mass of soft The new SS, Britannic, of which the first announcement containing de- tails of this new White Star motor ship, were received recently. The steamer will be launched in about two months' time and will enter Her length, between 'perpendiculars, will be about 680 feet, 80 feet longer than liners of the type-of the Doric and Regina which are in the company's service on the St. Lawrence route during the chemical fumes, the Atlantic trade in the fall, | Editor, *Limeriok Corner": -- As I sent in some: Limericks some time ago and have been following the Limericks up in the paper and enjoy- The Britannic will have a gross tonnage of 21, 000 tons, power to drive this latest motor ship 'will be supplied by two 10-cylinder Har- land B and W double acting motors, while throughout the ship the fullest use will be made of electricity, for navigating and controlling the ship, for cook- ing, ventilating, and for operating the enormous amount of service machinery necessary in a ship of the size of the Britannic. Designed to carry cabin, tourist third 'cabin and third class, the Britannic will have a passenger capacity of 1,600. "| the passenger accommodation is the provision of a large number of single He co+~hs 'and sneezes his way through crowds, contaminated by frequent contact with noge and mouth, leave unwanted gifts upon everything he touches. walking transmitter, der that colds continue to spread until the number of victims totals 10 to 16 per cent. of the general population at One of the outstanding features of The steamer will be used on the Liverpool-New York route, but during the winter of 1930 she will make two crulses to the Mediterranean. An Observatory If headaches or "It colds were a more disabling dis- ease, reqiring the sufferer to stay at home and in-bed, not so many of the rest of us would be exposed. A severe cold, well cared for, is hard on the patient but better for his next-door This indicates that soapy water is more than two and a half effective as warm water without soap, and many times as ef fective as cold water without soap, in advising frequent washing of the hands to avold infec. we mean thoroughly cleansing with soap and warm water." Located in the heart heart of Syria, Ksara Observatory has had, ever since its founding in 1906 by Jesuit priests an}. At the time of its es: tablishment the warlike parties resent: ed the intrusion of Europeans and set out to make their lives miserable by frequent raids and robberies, attacks continued until the World War, when the observatory was seized and burned by Turkish troops. scientists were banished to France, and their records were destroyed. At the close of the war, Father Berloty, the founder, returned and re- built the mission and observatory on a large and more complete scale, ming teen Documents found in Genoa indicate that the trip of Columbus to discover America cost $6,000. The interest re- turn has been pretty fair. "How can the total annual ¢rop of colds be diminished? is to avoid infection. people having colds, while difficult to control, can in a measure be avoided : : by constant individual vigilance, es- Cleaning Silver pecially. in crowds. : If a package of ammonia in powder form is kept on the kitchen drain- board, it is a matter of but a moment to clean the silver that has been :| blackened from contact with egg: yolks and similar foods, thrist the pieces into the powder and rib them between the fingers a then rinse them in warm water and the silver will look shiny as if it had been polished. habits and the constant practice of i It must be remembered that colds are conveyed in the secre. these secretions reach us by droplea sprays in the air through coughing and sneezing, and by direct and in- contact with other people. of exchanging saliva sticks passed back and forth between the assembled mouths and the central dishes of food on the table, but this salivary exchange China is not much worse than the equally common practice in America PATRICK BURNS Patrick Burns, of Calgary, outstand- ing dgure in western range and ranch lite of Western Camada for many years and founder of ihe great pack. which bears his name, is here seen on the steps of the Em- press Hotel at Victoria, during a re- cent trip to the coast. Left-Over Dishes In a home where more than or- dinary care is taken to serve left overs attractively, a favorite dish Is " prefaced by what. ever may be the material used, as "turkey rosettes," chicken, rere pmeremn You caf hurt some people more by laughing at them than by shooting at so-called adenoids, lymphoid tissue which is present at birth and which is often very large in young children. likewise the opening of the eustachian tube, which runs to the middle ear. If the adenoid tissue swells, the pas- sage of air through the nose is further blocked and the patient is compe]led to breathe with open mouth, causing great discomfort, because of its dry- ing effect on the lips, In this region is "To keep yourself free from colds, now that the open season is approach. ing, observe these simple precautions: PROXY BRIDE ARRIVES | "Wash/hands before eating or hand- "Don't shake hands with persons who bave a cold unless you wash hands carefully at once. "Keep away from common drinking cups, roller towels, pipes, pencils and other objects contaminated with fresh "But much more serious is the ex- tension of infection from the adenoid, or its vicinity, to the middle ear, which 18 very painful and may have serous results, such as a mastoiditie. No Preventive Measure Found "The prevention of the so-called colds has been much sought, but thus far no definite dependable measure The minced meat; with and breadcrumbs if it is necess extend the quantity, is forme balls. smaller and flatter than. those.' usually made for hamburg steak. Around the circumference of each round is bound a strip of bacon, fas. tened with a toothpick, = This gives | a trim 'shapely appearance finished dish. As the meat has al- ready been cooked, the tim megs. sary 1s 'only sufficient to cook bacon-and reheat the other satelite, They are preferably baked in & medium oven, where they a 'once and basted with fat from the "Give coughers and sneezers and spray talkers a wide berth. let them aim at your face. "Keep away from people who say they have the 'flu. "Eat only from dishes washed clean in hot soapy water. "Guard yourself against the predis- "From the general standpoint cer- tain facts should be remembered. is not cold weather or cold air itself which causes colds, for we know that the Eskimos had none until the white man first visited them and transmitted his infections to them. improper overheating of our "Avoid sudden changes of tempera ture, close ard stuffy air, and fatigue, "Maintain as high an internal re. sistance against Infectious agents as you can by daily attention to bodily cleanliness, exercise, waste, res tand diet. "Suppose you have taken cold, in spite of all precautions; then you be 'come a source of danger fo others... | Follow these rules. "Be your own policeman, steam, which gives a very dry heat, as well as over-dressing and, partic! the vicious habit of often keep! heavy overcoats (some people vor keeping, them buttoned) while ind; in heated homes, offices, or partment stores and then, while ti bodies are very warm, or even per- spiring, going outside into the very cold atmosphere of mid-winter. There- fore divest yourselves of the heavy about to go outdoors "Cover nose and mouth with ¢l or paper handkerchlet when 'coughing "Don't shake hands with others, "Wash hands and face with soap and hot water, "Stay in bed if possible, or at away Seon from other people, d three days of your cold. # "If thers. are abnormalities wi the nose so' that nasal breathing velop much latent talent. I am ,your respectful Advertistment seen fn "Clinton News Record", : '| Ho! the fun of the "Limerick age." How we always do watch for that page! It can't be the "dimes" That inspire all these rhymes--- We just write them because its "the rage". P.8.--This one fs sent for fun and good measure. Dear 8ir:-- I received my Hmerick aottar ast 'night and wish to thank you for fit. I am sorry to see that the contest {1s closed. I hope you will open it | again, however awl sujoyed oth read: ing and writing limericks. 1 think its a splendid way. to advertise, "Bincerely > *_C. Grace 'Hubley, _ Arandel, Que. For r Sports Wear ; . Unusual and Tifiteresting accessor: fes may add style ifiterest to an others wise dull 'costume. Shops are vying with one &nother to display first the gay, the blithe, the crisp spring novel: tiles. From all this variety the shop per must select those- which are at {once appropriate and individual. To women who have been more or less careless about tH® small, seem ingly unimportant niceties of tress. ing, the stress placed now upun ac: cessories appears too pronoinced. {The woman with style sense, however, realizes that she cannot select them with too much 'discrimination. As stylists poinl out, clothes are exceed- 1ingly standardized. The models de- signed by famous dressmakers, sup- posedly exclusive, are copled innumer- able times, It Is clear, therefore, that women must attain individuality very largely by means of small touches, Appropriate accessories for a three- plece sports outfit, consisting of a | semi-circular belted skirt, a silk blouse ot geometric design, and a three-quar- ters length jacket are: Gloves, stock- ings, shoes, a scarf, a flower, a hand- kerchief, a bag, and jewelry. Bach item should be purchased for its expression of stern practicality. The gloves, for example, should be washable capeskin suede, untrimmed;| pretarably. For stockings, although some women think that nothing but silk is smart, silk lisle, either decor ated in an allover pattern or pain, is correct to accompany a sports cos tume. Common: sense digiates af cuban heel on a stout shoe, and here a woman has a wide choice of models. The selection of a scarf gives par ticular opportunity for taste. While the large squares, modernistically pat- terned, the rectangles, and the tri- angles which have squared ends are still popular, the styles for, spring show new varieties in shape, Sports ties come fashioned like a man's tailored cravat in the small] geometrical designs favored by men. A crepe sporta"scarf of red, white and blue has the "point of the triangle turned up In the back: Although this treatment is swagger; the chiet charm of the.seart Hesvin the vividness of Its colors, it# clear, 'Castilian red, most of | ne very latest novelties in scarfs : joined: p Attaistice to Field Marshal e British Armies saved e at their first meeting ee The full text of Col. James' 'etter follows: _Bir,~Mr. Robert Duche takes me to task with regard to the statement made under my signature in my ap. preciation of Marshal Foch In he Evening Standard concerning Petal failure to carry out his engage to counterattack the German left" flank with six divisions between the dates of March 1 and March 6, 1918. Mr. Duche contends that 43 French Qivisions were massed to our assists ance between March 21 and April', I do mot profess to know what he : But the promised counter attack by six French divisions in 'a given 'area within a given period did not materialize and this failure went within a hair's breadth of losing the _.{ whole war for the -Aliles. 'Good, how= ever, came out of evil. = This breach of faith on the part of Petain was the teal reason of '| Foch's appointment to the Supreme «It was not because the British Fifth Army had failed. It was becitise the French Chief Command fafled. At [G.H.Q. 1t was known that the Germans would attack on the Somme. also known, approximately, in what strength this attack would be made; it was just as well known that the Fifth Army, in face of it, must give Hence thearrangement with Petain that, when we were forced back, he should counterattack the German exposed flank with the prom. ised six divisions, Did thé French Move? Not an inch; Lord 'Haig saw. the: 'impending dis. aster that the failure of this gual teed co-operation implied, and he that famous message to the British Prime Minister that unless a Generals issimo were appointed we were about It was only after Foch assumed the chief direction that the French were induced to move from wherever or in what numbers thelr divisions "were massed." These are historical facts, and do not admit of argument. But as they were at the time General Staff secrts, their true purport was not available to lose the war. There are other facts concerning the war which were at the time ob. secured, but which it would be well is moment to place before the public, At the beginning of August, 1018, the French Army was almost completely exhausted as a fighting force. The Americans were a vigor. British Army was the Western Frond that was a real fighting instrument. Foch was' generous in his spontaneous praise of Haig's armies. At the first meeting betwden Foch and Haig after the Armistice, Foch's salute was: "My dear Marshal, your wonderful army has saved France, saved all of us; without you we were beaten." A few days later, when the details were better known, Foch said at the luncheon table at British G.H.Q.:-- "The battles of your British Army live through all time as classics: Tow reat military operations sho be conducted. Nothing has ever been sess Uke them in tho istry ot all