Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1910 — Page 7

Home Course In Domestic Science

XVll.—Suggestions on Home Nursing.

By EDITH G. CHARLTON,

In Charge of Domestic Economy, lowa State College. ■ ■ ' ' '. -" ■ ■■■'■" •. .’■ > Copyright, 1910, by American Press Association. TO have good health is the birthright of every individual. Sometimes this gift has been denied, and there is an inherited tendency to disease. But even when this is the case good health may still be attained and, having been attained, may be kept if the path of wisdom is followed. To be free from disease, to be a normal individual, lies more often within our own power than many people suppose. A simple prescription which will help the person who already has good health to retain it and will also do much in gaining it for the individual not so blessed, if it is faithfully followed, is this: Nourishing food in right amount. Sufficient fresh air and exercise. A fair share of work and a fair amount of recreation. Eight hours’ sleep out of each twen-ty-four. A cheerful mind free from worry. A few moments’ thought will show the intelligent person that each one of these rules is essential to good

IN THE SICKROOM.

health, and not one of them can be safely omitted if it is to be retained. However, in spite of wisdom and care or possibly because of a lapse and neglect of one or more of the above rules, sickness does come into the home. It is the result of some transgression of nature’s laws and brings its attending anxiety and care. What to do when some member of the family is ill, is often a puzzling question.

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A is not always possible or necessary ’to have a professional nurse, and yet it is necessary that t£e patient should have good care in order that there may be a speedy and thorough recovery. Perhaps it were well if the first direction given in times of sickness should be, “Use common sense and practice rational methods.” and yet sometimes there is so little real understanding of the body that one’s interpretation of rational methods and commton sense is far from right It is not the intention in this article to give technical instruction in nursing in any sense. Merely an attempt will be made to point out some of the little things which should be done and observed in any house where there is sickness. These little things, trifles though they may seem, may be the very points which hasten or retard the patient’s recovery.

Arrangement of the Sickroom. Unless the illness be of an infectious nature, so that the patient must be isolated from the rest of the family, his own room will be most satisfactory to him. But when a choice of rooms can- be made select one that is cheerful and with as little unnecessary furnishing as possible. Restful for the patient will it be if the wall paper is quiet in design and color. Such should be the decoration of a bedroom at any time, but it is doubly necessary in time of sickness. Conspicuous wall paper and bright colors are exceedingly irritating to weak nerves. A room without a carpet is best, in health as well as sickness, but in ordinary attacks of Illness it is wiser not to disturb the ordinary appearance of the room, as it might have a depressing effect on the patient. But during fevers and severe surgical cases there should be no carpet or draperies to hold and breed disease germs.

Making the Patient’s Bed. About the first thing to be considered is the bed. It should have a good, firm mattress, not too soft, with a blanket or pad under the,.lower sheet. The bedding should be light and warm, first the cotton sheets, then a blanket or two, as the case may require, and over this another sheet or dimity spread. The ordinary white counterpane does not add materially to the warmth and is too heavy for comfort. The pillows should be am pie in number and varying in size. There should be small ones to tuck under the shoulders, between the knees or for a rest to the back when the patient becomes weary of his position. There should be one or two larger ones to serve as supports when the patient sits up during convalescence. To make the patient’s bed properly three sheets are required, besides the blankets, pillows and spread; also in case of severe illness a piece of rubber sheeting three-quarters of a yard wide will be needed under the draw sheet. It requires considerable skill to arrange a bed for a sick per-

son so that it will be thoroughly comfortable and free from wrinkles. Begin Operations by drawing the under sheet very smoothly over the pad and tucking it in well under the mattress. Pin it at each corner with a strong safety pin if the patient is heavy or inclined to be restless. Over the undet sheet and across the middle of the bed lay the draw sheet, which may be a full sized sheet, folded in half, or a smaller one, covering about three-quarters of a yard, in the center. If a rubber is used it should be put on under the draw sheet, firmly pinned to the mattress on both sides. The latter ticularly useful, because it keeps the under sheet clean for a longer time and may be changed without disturbing the patient to any extent. In putting on the upper Sheet leave a good margin turned over at top to cover the blanket. Tuck both sheet and blanket in well at the foot so the patient may turn comfortably without disarranging the covers. Pillows should be fitted smoothly into cases large enough for them or they will be uncomfortable. Three points to observe about the sickbed are perfect cleanliness, no crumbs and no wrinkles.

Care of the Room. It is hardly necessary to say that the sickroom should be kept absolutely clean, and yet it is not unusual to find decided signs of disorder about it. Soiled towels and linen are seen, empty cups and dirty dishes are often left on the table for hours after they have been used, and there is a general air of disorderliness that is not only against all rules of sanitation, but annoying to the patient as well. Anything used about the patient—clothing, bedding and dishes—should be removed from the room at once and disinfected if there is the slightest infection about the disease. This is imperative for the health of other members of the family. Even when there is no infection common decency demands this attention to the patient ' The air of the sickroom should be kept pure at all times, it is almost always possible to have the window lowered at the top and raised a little at the bottom to allow the escape of impure and the entrance of pure air. If the bed is so near the window that there is danger of a direct draft on the patient, place a screen in front of it or, better still, open the window and fit a frame two or three inches wide and covered with coarse flannel into the space. This will permit the fresh air to enter and will also absorb any moisture. Do not forget the importance of sunlight in the sickroom. Not only is it cheering to the patient, but sunlight and fresh air are two great germ destroyers. After the room has been dusted by having the floor and all the woodwork wiped with a damp cloth the patient should be covered with an extra blanket and the windows and doors opened to admit a free circulation of air for a few minutes. An open grate fire is also an excellent method of keeping the air pure.

Giving a Sponge Bath In Bed. Before giving the bath all arrangements should be made for it and everything needed in the process should be near at hand. The room should be warm, and during the bath it will be well to keep the windows closed. If the patiept is weak or likely to take cold have a hot water bag filled ready to apply to the feet. The necessary articles for the bath will include a basin of hot water, a pitcher containing hot water, Vtoo s wash cloths, a bath towel and one or two soft towels for hands and face, some good soap and a bottle of alcohol. When quite ready remove the patient’s nightgown and wrap him in blankets. This is done without moving the bedding, which the blanket is intended to protect. The face is bathed first, then the neck, arms, chest and abdomen. Each part is to be wiped thoroughly and rubbed briskly as it is washed. Be careful not to allow any water to dry without wiping, as this may cause a chill. Turn the patient on one side to bathe the back and finish wit-h the legs and feet. Do not uncover the body more than is. necessary to wash each part and in drying and rubbing arms and legs always use an upward stroke. Change the water two or three times during the bath. After the bath rub the body with alcohol, clean the nails and brush the hair. Do not neglect the patient’s teeth. These should be brushed at least twice a, day, particularly at night. The patient will do this for himself if able to sit up. If not it must be done for him, as in sickness the teeth are much more liable to decay than in health.

Changing the Sheets. When the patient is strong enough the sheets on the bed may be changed after the bath. This can be easily managed after a little practice. The fresh sheets should be well aired and warmed. The under one is changed first. Turn the patient on one side away from you and foil the soiled sheet tightly close to the patient. Lay the clean sheet on the side of the bed near you and tuck it in at. the side. The other side of the sheet is folded closely beside the soiled one at the patient’s back. Go around to the other Side of the bed, turn the patient back on the opposite side and gently pull out the soiled sheet from underneath. Then draw out the folds of the clean one and tuck it in well at the side and end. Pull the sheet firmly until it Is straight and make sure there are no winkles under the patient to cause bed sores. To change the upper sheet loosen all the bedding, pdt the clean sheet and blanket on top and then with one hand hold the clean sheet and blanket and with the other slip down the soiled clothing underneath. Draw it out at the foot, then tuck In the fresh bedding.

CHOICE FARM FOR SALE.

I will sell my fa m of 320 acres, with or without stock arid machinery. it is located in the very heart and choicest part of the Red River Valley of North Dakota. Every foot of this land is guaranteed to be of the very best, ami in a high state of cultivation, n ice grove around good buildings, plenty of good water, rural mail and telephone, close to first-class market and good business town, splendid neighborhood of excellent farmers, fine graded roads, perfect title, no incumberance, hut 1 must sell. Will take $44.75 peF acre, $3,000, $4,000 or $5,000 down, the balance on terms to suit purchaser at 5 per cent interest. I am offering you the kind of land that every farmer wants, hut few get when they buy land in any country that they are not acquainted with. Look over all the land you wish, but don’t buy anywhere until you see mine. Big crops of wheat, flax, barley and oats, and corn and clover crops grown in this vicinity superior to any in the northwest. Crop failure unknown. Cnolce farm lands here are sure to double in value within the next few years. Address, M. W. HOSTETTER, Grafton, No. Dak.

CLOW & HENDRICKS.

A partial list of our lands that we are offering for sale in Ransom county. We only give a few of the many bargains we have in first class lands, and with our wide experience and acquaintance throughout the county we can always help you find a snap. Come and see us. No. 1. 320 acres, 3% miles from good town; 70 acres under plow, balance prairie. A fine hay tract arid very good soil. If broke up and sown to flax would half pay for the farm first year above expense. Price S3O per acre. No. 2. 160 acres. All under cultivation, very best pf soil. 7 % miles from town. No buildings (except granary.) Price S3B per acre. ■

No. 3. 160 acres 5 miles from town. Lays gently rolling; black loam with clay sub-soil. Price S4O per acre. No. 4. 160 acres all under plow. 4 miles from Elliott. Very best of soil. No buildings. Price $41.50 per acre. No. 5. 320 acres. Lays very fine and the very best of soil. 140 acres under plow; balance prairie. 4 miles from town. Price $37.50 per acre. No. 6. 3“0 acres well improved; good set ouildings; nice grove and lays gently rolling. Very best of soil with clay sub-soil. 6 miles from town. Price $47.50 per acre. No. 7. 320 acres well Improved. Good buildings and practically all under plow. 4 miles from good town. Price $37.50 per acre. No. 8. 320 acres 5% miles from town. Lays very fine. 135 acres under plow; 160 acres fenced. No buildings. Here is a snap. S3O per acre. No. 9. 800 acres well improved. Fine set of buildings, good soil. 450 acres under plow; balance can be broke; one-half section fenced with 3 wires and cedar posts. 6% miles .from town. This is snap. $32.50 per acre. .i

No. 10. 480 acres. This is one of the finest farms in the county. 6 miles from town, good 10-room house with furnace heat; fine large barn, granary and other out buildings. Nice grove. All under cultivation. Price for quick sale $47.50

per acre. Tfo. 11. 160 acres. All prairie; lays fine and good soil. Price s3l per acre. No. 12. 320 acres, 4 miles from Lisbon; lays gently rolling. All prairie and it’s a snap. S4O per acre. No. 13. 160 acre, ajl prairid. 8 miles from Lisbon. Very best of soil; lays gently roiling. Price $32.50 per acre. No. 14. 160 acres, all under plow; lays gently rolling; very best of soil. This is a snap. $37.50 per acre. - . ■ No. 15. 320 acres 5 miles from Lisbon, improved; lays gently rolling. Very best of soil. Good buildings. Price for quick sale $36.50 per acre. No. 16. 160 acres improved; all fenced; good buildings and fine grove. 7 miles from town. Price $45 per acre. All the above lands are subject to sale, withdrawal, or change in price without notice. We have cheaper land where the soil is not quite so heavy that has always raised good crops. Nearly all the above list have possible connection with R. F. D. and Telfephone. School houses and churches are many throughtout the county, as the map will show. If interested, do* not fail to write us for. particulars.

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ATTENTION FARMERS AND BREEDERS. The well known shire stallion flesh, is a mahogany bay with plenty of bone and fine finish, is kind and good disposition. All parties interested in raising good horses should see this horse at Lee’s station before breeding elsewhere. Stand, Terms and Conditions— JIM will make the season of 1910 at Lee, Monday and Tuesday of each week and at my farm 5% miles southeast of Rensselaer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, at $lO to Insure colt to stand and suck. Service money becomes due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of horse held good for service. Not responsible for accidents'. W. E. JACKS, Owner.

DORNBLASER, No. 4664. . BLACK PERCHERON STALLION. Pedigree:—Foaled August 21. 1903, bred, by J. D. Dornblasser, Hume, III.; owned by John A. Witt, Hillsboro, Ind.; got by Rabelais 50545, he by Theqdls 25015 (40871), he by Besigue (19602),. he by Brilliant 111 11116 (2919), he by Fenelon 2682 (38) he by Brilliant 1271 (755), he by Brilliant 1899 (756), he by Coco H (714) he by Vieux Chaslin (713), he by _ Coco (712), he by Mignon (715), he by Jean-Le-Blanc Dam, Queen 4.463, 17639. he by out of Mary 8257, Papillion 3555 1379) bv Brilliant <710), he by Brilliant "—1899 56), he by Coco II (714), he by Vieux Chaslin (713), he by Coco (712), he by Mignon (715), he by Jean-le-Blanc (739). ' 2d Dam, La Rosa 3874, got by Confident 3647 (397), he by Brilliant 1271 (755) out of Rose by Coco H (714). Brilliant 1271 (755), he by Brilliant 1899 (756), he by Coco II (714), he by Vieux Chaslin (713), he by Coco (712) he by Mignon (715), he by Jean-le-Rlanc (739). Sd Dam. Rose 3317, got by Cathelineau ,8173. (9729). he by Monarque 5149 (2428), out of Paule (9728)7 Moharque 5149 (2428), by Brilliant 1899 (75«), foe by Coco H (714), he by Vieux Chaslin (713) he by Coco (712), he by Mignon (715) he by Jean-le-Blanc (739). ’4th Dam, Geneve, got by Condroy 5311, he by Charmont. Will make the season of 1910 as follows: Mondays and Tuesdays in Met rocco, at the south feed barn. Phone 103. Wednesday and till Thursday noon at home. Friday and Saturday at Hemphill Stud barn in Rensselaer. Phone 384. Terms: 315 to insure colt to stand and suck, 312 to insure mare to be '’ . I.' ' . ' . A.. ■■ i I. .

in foal. Money becomes due when owner parts with mare or moves her from tbe county. Colts held good for service. Care will be taken to prevent accidents but I will not be responsible should any occur. BEN B. MILLER Owner and Manager. KINO, No. 6433 SHIRE STALLION. KING is a dapple bay stallion 16hands high and weighs 1600 lbs. a* present. He was foaled j&E 1900; bred by C. M Moots, Normal, Iff.lll. Sire, AltarNo. 3008 (8682) 1 ’um. Lula 5833, TMwwFTOEkOfWNr by Conqueror EX, 2783 (7051). " Stand, Terms and Conditions —KINO will make the season of 1910 at my farm, 10 miles north of Rensselaer, 3% miles east of Fair Oaks and 3 mile* South of Virgie, at $lO to Insure colt to stand and suck. Service money becomes due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of horse held good for service. Not responsibta for accidents. PAUL SCHULTZ, Owner.

TOM, Norman Stallion TOM. is a chestnut sorrel with sliver mane and tail, stands 16 hands high and now weighs 1600 pounds. Sire Vasistas 27799, out of a 15-16 Norman, mare, wt. 1600. He has good style and action, .is well and compactly built and. is an ideal type of farm horse; is coming six years old. '* '■ _ STAND AND TERMS: Tom Will stand the season of 1910 at my farm 10% miles north of Rensselaer and 3% south and % west of Kniman. at $lO to insure colt to stand and suck. Product held good for service. Parting with mare or leaving county or state, service fee becomes due and ■ payabtar at once. Care taken to prevent accidents but not responsible should any occur. HERMAN SCHULTZ. Owner. NOTICE OF DITCH SALE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as superintendent of construction will let the work by contract to the lowest and best bidder the construction of the large tile drain in Cause No--9894 pending in the Commissioner* Court of Jasper County. Indiana, and known as the Mathias Zimmer, et aL ditch In Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana. Specifications for said train Gillam Township, said County, where the said sale will take place, on Saturday, April 30, 1910, at Two O’Clock in the afternoon. The tile for said improvement are as follows: 8, inch, !• ' inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, and 15 inch tile. There are 65 stations; fall of 6.24 feet. I reserve the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract and bond as required by law. Dated this the 6tk day of April. 1910. ' , PARIS T. ROBINSON. P. O. McCoysburg. R. F. D. Frank Folia. Atty, Jasper Co., Ind.