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Thursday, . / "" - * j - * i / * • « , . , < • - , - c • • - -- • • • • • ^ r t i - * „ / ^ r. Jan. IX 1952 v , 1 • :,:. •. ^ .' *L .1,. ' ! 'fcilHt IMS wmw Wmmt Health Talks |. Cataract A cataract is not a growth or a tumor. Actually it is a clouding of the lens of the eye which results in blurring and diming of vision and, if neglected, ultimate loss of sight, according to the educational committee of the Illinois State Medical society in a HEALTH TALK. The structure of the eye is composed of many parts, including «e iris, which is the colored part; e sclera or the white section, and the cornea or the transparent part in the front of the eye. The * lens of the eye focuses the rays of light on the retina, or the sensitive membrane inside the eye which, in turn, ponveys images to* the brain. When a cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy and images are blurred. It is difficult to see 'pearly. While impairment of vision is one of the first symptoms that a cataract is developing, the same characteristic is associated in many othfer eye conditions. The blurred vision iS' a signal that something is wrong and should be investigated. " While cataracts can ocQur *t any age, they commonly develop in older people. In fact they are apart of the aging process. Some- \ plies children are born with cataracts and these are called congen- 1 *1- It _ Switch to TORIDHEET Automatic Gas Hepting for comfort, /tyi/Mf/fMi oconomy, cleanliness n hr (tm kuatiag torwy mud •ttimaH cad ' ALTHOFF'S "McHenry County's Leading Hardware" Ml Main St. ftMHenry, I1L PHONfc 184 The most efftectfot treatmsnt of cataract is surgery. In a small percentage of cases, the results are not beneficial and eyesight is not restored. Many factors must be. considered, chief of which is the general health of the individual. Nutritional deficiencies, diabetes and othe^ conditions must be corrected. Because cataracts may occur in one or both eyes, some people think they are infectious.' This is not true. Another fallacy is the notion that drops and medicines can be used in the eye to dissolve the cataract. While it is true that an eye physician will, in some patients, prescribe a medication, tMfe aim is to retard the development of the cataract and Increase the nutrition of the eye. One of the prevalent misconceptions about cataract is that they must be "ripe" before they can be removed. The extent of vision loss and the individual condition of the patient are considered by the eye physician in determining whether an operation is indicated, and not the degree of ripeness. In fact, there are some cataracts that never develop to a point where surgery is required, while, in others, neglect permits the condition to progress to a p3nT«SSr^wgM^^?«Iid^o^be soccsssful. If the operation is performed, however, the cloudiness is removed from the lens so that images are again clearly focused and eyesight is restored. Since a cataract is a disease of the eye, only an ophthalmologist or an eye physician is capable of treating it. An ophthalmologist is a doctor of medicine who has studied the body as a whole and concentrated, in particular, on diseases of the eye. People should be wary of itinerant quacks and peddlers who claim they have a secret formula or a special manipulation that will dissolve the cataract. Since the cataract forms within the lens of the eye, it is obvious that no solution can dissolve it. Be suspicious of red eyelids, blurring vision, headaches or drowsiness from reading cc close work. Your eyes are grecious. Take care of them, PLAINDEALEfr r > 7 * . i L * v . . ' * y * 1 * Pneumonia The usual symptom* of pneumonia are fever, cough, and rapid, difficult breathing. In very young children the only symptoms may be fever, very rapid breathing, and convulsions. "1 Everybody reads the want ads. MELODEARS Every Friday and Saturday McHENRY RECREATION TWICE TOLD TALES • » • WW-- Forty Yean Ago » We are informed that quits a number of cottage owners and resorters at Pistakee who formerly passed through this village are now going to and from Chicago via Pox Lake over the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul road. It is said that they do not approve the action of the Northwestern people in discontinuing the 25- ride bearer tickets. The Wilbur Lumber company's sheds are receiving a new coat of red paint, which, when the job is completed, will greatly beautify the premises. Forty-seven pleasure-bent passengers took in the excursion trip to Fox Lake and returned on the floating palace, the Gladeae, last Sunday afternoon. WE RENT LAWN ROLLERS Altholf's Hdwe. *01 Main Street McHesxy PHONE 884 HROOMS CAN BE ,t JU7GKX PLAN AVAILABLE • - ' w- - , . '• Alexander Lumber Co; *647 Main Street McHenry, I1L f ,_j ; , PHONE I SporkGng plastic-finished Marfite pansis go over old walls or new ... provide lifetime beauty at moderate cotft. Installation is easy and fast Corns in today. Select color* and' patterns to match^your,'decorative scheme. Modernize wilh Morlits jj, - low as 00c per sq. ft. PLASTIC-FINISHED WALL and CEILING PANELS Work en the basement of the new home of Carl W. fftenger on Third and Main streets, West McHenry, is progressing very satisfactorily and from its dimensions we should say that C. W. will have a home that will be a pride himeslf and family, as well as the village. Martin Smith, the Centerville, barber, has had a fountain installed in his place of business and in the future will make a specialty of shampooing. Butter was declared firm at 25 cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. McHenry's new Airdrome was formally opened to the public last Saturday night when two performances were given to packet! audiences. The opening was a success in every way. The Airdrome orchestra furnished the music while Misses Lillian and Annabel Heimer and Messrs. Joseph Hoffman and Harold Veitz delighted the audiences with several vocal numbers. Metal Shortage Right now, there is tGihortage of chrome and nickel, but we have plenty of boron, and boron seems to be a satisfactory substitute. Need Rubber btamps? Ordi '*• Ihe Plaindealer. ir Flaytex Baby Prefects Wattles Drag . KeHenry 111. IStf Csoylsts DM ef reaeties at Mt Henry. SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CAR Regalar.. check., apt., and maintenance by oar experts means lower car costs for jrou! BUTCH'S We Do Complete Motor 309 W. Elm Street Phone 811 24 Hour Overhauling. McHenry, ID. Residence 91-R €t It's a Spectacular Ifual-ttanae Performer! vVQ, mar PONTIAC CIVIS YOU THIS DUAL-RANQE COMMA ATION! Msw, Mora Powmrfvl H^fc-Cnnywfan Big/mi/ Duef-Senge Hy*o-Mefi< Oriw* Yom Ik* Might Powr of A* Might )W NrfmMRw Sconomy Axlm~ *»wer Btglmm SwvfuHiu p* MM We have In our showrooms the greatest Pontiac salesman in America--the great new Pontiac itself, waiting for you to take the wheel and drive it yourself! We want you to put this car through its paces--stepping along nimbly in Traffic Range or gliding over the miles in Cruising Range. You'll find this Dual-Range* perf o r m e r g i v e s you w o n d e r f u l new fun in every nije aai wonderful new mileage from every gallon of gasoline you buy. You'll find that Pontiac gives you everything you want most in a car--distinctive beauty; Body by Fisher; easy-going bigcar ride; wonderful dependability. And remember, Pontiac is a great value* one of the lowest priced cars you can buy. Come on in and get the facts and figurds. . *Qptumai at »«r« coat. Equipment. metuitHim MM trim mrm tubjttt ti> chrnngc without nntita. a Dollar f®iI>ollar OVERTON CADILLAC-PONTIAC COMPANY 400 FRONT ST. McHENRY. ILLINOIS Om SANDY SAVER SAYS: \ PAY USS for QUALITY FOODS it CERTIFIED im OOU> BONO STAMKI Pvt. bMh h Ml. ir> worth • $3.00 md SOID BOND STA|ISI ' nwn hi^im puncM Buy m M I-- pricM, Dm In liw OOU> BONO STAMP SAVflH BOOK and whm I Mm mi (RAM YEAR M Mr WMK m LOWK SAVE AS YOU SPEND WITH GOLD BOND STAMPS 1ACH IUU BOOK Of •OtS SONS STAMM WOSTM | DOMINO PURE Cane Sugar 10 Lb. Bag 95C ; MIOLA PURE MARSHALL . " Strawberry Preserves 12 0z. Jar 25C ^ JOAN OF ARC 300 m m ~ RED KIDNEY BEANS 11 OCc HEINZ KETCHUP ------ BU. HEINZ SPAGHETTI 2 29° HEINZ BAKED-BEANS 2 Tln« 29° , DEL MONTE Fruit Cocktail 2 303 Tins 45C SALAD.BOWL _ . • •: a,.. >• « Salad Dressing Qt^43c 1 MARCAL a Reg. COLORED TOILET TISSUE 3 *»>• Z" MAKCAL M 80 «>•« WHITE TABLE NAPKINS A Counl £3 MARCAL 0* 60 ASST'D. COLOR NAPKINS 2 c°unt 23 SURF ^ 27° CERTIFIED'S OWN TOP QUAUTY RED LABEL 1Lb COFFEE fiag v /C (With 10c Coupon- from Smt) IT'S NEW! IT'S HERE! FOR YOU RED LABEL 2 LB. $149 COFFEE ** 1 J Top Quality Coffee at Today's Lowest Pitee la Towa | MEATS Thursday, Friday and Saturday Only! FRESH COUNTRY PRESSED FRYERS lb. 98c OLD FASHIONED RING-TYPE HOff-MAK UVERSAUSA6E kS5c OUR OWN SMOKED SLAB BACON lb. 45c CHOICE GOOD GRADE CHUCK ROAST lb. 65c ieo% PURE GROUND BEEF * lb* 59c LEAN MEATY SPARE RIBS fc.49e MILL BRAND BONELESS HAMS MAZOLA SALAD OIL st 59° Yellow - Crisp Fresh v ONIONS 1 . . ' ' , _ 2Lb* 27c CABBAGE 2 15c # California Eating Delicious or Winesap ORANGES 2%*. 61c APPLES 2 3 9 c GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS u» 17c SUPER FRIDAY NITE IS FAMILY NIGHT -- OPEN TILL 9P.M. AMPLE PARKING GREEN STREET McHENRY, ILL. AMPLE Pi Sale Starts Thursday, June 12lh thru Wednesday. June 18th -- We Give Gold Bond Stamp* "4 <