Kitchen Physics and Baby Care Q and A
A medical advice column discusses whether a doctor can judge if food disagrees with a patient and how to plan kitchen remedies. It answers queries on bands for young babies, warning against tight abdominal bands and advising a snug warm fit to keep the stomach and bowels warm without restricting breathing.
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Mrs. Herrick
M. Tes
Care of a Sick Child and Household Etiquette Advice
Practical advice for mothers on hiring trained nurses, nursing methods, and in home nursing. tips include patient handling, bed changes, diet ideas such as broths and toasted cream, and handling of clothing. Also covers gifts, etiquette, and social behaviors for daughters and brides, with emphasis on kindness and prudent gifts.
Advising on a Child’s Mouth Breathing
A reader asks about a boy who sleeps with his mouth open. The response suggests seeing a doctor to check for adenoids or other breathing issues and to have a throat inspection to identify any trouble.
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Mrs. Herrick
Rainy Day Girl Brightens Gloomy Morning
A cheerful, stylish rainy day girl brings sunshine to breakfast and lifts the family mood. She embraces indoor time when plans fail, but eagerly faces the rain in bright waterproof attire with a carnation or red bow, spreading cheer to passersby.
Making Jars Airtight with Wax and Rosin Seal
A method for preserving contents in jars describes sealing corked containers with a mixture of beeswax and rosin. Heat two ounces of yellow beeswax and four ounces of rosin in a double boiler, stir until blended, then apply the liquid seal to the outside of the corked lid to prevent air entry.
Peaceful Vision of Death in a Poem Excerpt
An excerpt from The Messenger echoes a devout speaker seeking divine calm amid life’s battles. The poet laments strife in craft and love, then finds tranquil peace as death’s hush approaches, calling for a steadfast hand as night falls.
Little Items and Odd Facts From An Early Text
A collection notes curiosities about weights and language. It states sixteen ounces of gold could gild a wire around the Earth and that about five thousand English words lack rhymes. It also notes nine of ten people hear better with their right ear.
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