Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1887 — Diphtheria Cure. [ARTICLE]

Diphtheria Cure.

As this disease prevails alarmingly in many localities it is important to be info med as to the most effective remedies. The vapor arising from burning tar and turpentine in the room is found to give instant relief. A French doctor thus describes the treatment: The process is to pour equal parts of turpentine and liquid tar into a tin pan or cup and set fire to the mixture. A dense resinous smoke arises, which obscures the air of the room. “The patient,” Dr. Delthill says, “immediately experiences relief; the choking and rattle stop; the patient falls into a slumber, and seems to inhale the smoke with pleasure. The fibrous membrane soon becomes detached, and the patient coughs up microbicides. These, when caught in a glass, may be seen to dissolve in the smoke. In the course of three days afterwards the patient entirely recovers.” This treatment has Iren tested in New York recently, with gratifying results. It is based on the theory that diphtheria is due to the rapid multiplic ttion of living fungi, which are killed by the fumes of the tar and turpentine.—lndiana Farmer. Republicans say.that the U. S. Senati will seat Gen. Harrison without regard to the merit of hie claim. In saying this they reffect upon the honor and integrity of Republican Senators.