Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 June 1894 — Evils of Sea Bathing. [ARTICLE]

Evils of Sea Bathing.

Bathing is often answerable for aural disease when ducking the head is practiced. The ear is intolerant of cold water, and, in addition to this, the stimulating properties of sea water render it irritating to the ear, and liable to set up inflammation.