Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 198, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1911 — BATHS FOR THE HOT DAYS [ARTICLE]

BATHS FOR THE HOT DAYS

mppffig. Tbarf Rrtiry - ReewhWornout Frame —Hot Water Is Better Than Cold. There is nothing more refreshing these hot days than a bath, either hot or cold. The former in very hot weather Is more cooling than the cold plunge, which acts as too much of a tonic. Baths are not equally refreshing. Plain soap and water are all right for cleansing, but when a bath is Intended to put. new life .In us, when half dead with heat, it is well to choose some of the medicated ones whosq, tonic values were well known ~to the ancients. If nothing better offers try a lemon bath. This Is much in favor with Cubans and deserves to be better known. Squeeze the juice of two lemons Into a bath of hot water. When it has cooled sufficiently it will be found wonderfully refreshing. Witch hazel baths are cooling and refreshing, particularly If one is troubled with prickly heat, mosquito bites or stiff joints. Pour in a goodly supply just before stepping in the tub. Sea salt has all the value of dipping In the ocean if used in one’s own tub. It can be bought by the package and should be dissolved several hours before bathing. If one suffers from mosquito bites or hives try a bath In which a little carbolic acid has been dissolved. The Itching is quickly allayed. Care must be taken not to have the solution too strong. Boracic acid is also good used in the same way.