Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1888 — The Use of Ice. [ARTICLE]

The Use of Ice.

A reception far greater than Gen. Grant received on his return from his famous tour around the world is expected to be oxtendtMlto Hon. James G. Blaine, on his return from Europe, Mr. Blaine’s return if* at a time when partisan exuberance is at its highest, and for,this reason alone it will be an enthusiastic greeting. Grant’s return was hailed by citizens of all political faiths, as would be Blaine’s, doubtless, under other circumstances. Hay fever is now in order; but it is -Hot hay fever at all in most cases. Intelligent physicians have found that the varieties of this fever are scores, if not hundreds in number. The pollen of orchard grass is one of the most common irritants, producing violent sneezing and expectoration, for hours or days. It can be at once cured by the use of witch hazei extract snuffed up the nostrils. But as these glasses affect some people as the flying 4>ollen of willows trees affect others, .fhnsen weed has its victims,and so have many more common plants. A German scientific journal reports that the pollen of the palm tree is exceedingly irritating to the nose, throat, eyes and stomach. It is well for hay fever pa-

tients to note that the stomach can suffer from the same cause that effects their other organs. The battle between the vegetable and animal kingdoms is unceasing. A There is One sturdy", rich American family in New York that never bartered their money and the future of any of their daughters for the sham and tinsel of a title. That family is Alifr Vanderbilt family. The four daughters married Americans, and even - man of them had made his way in the world before the fortune his wife brought him was added to his store. Recall their names and those of their husbands and they will be found to represent the best types of our nationality. Margaret Vanderbilt married Colonel Elliot F. Shepard; Emily is the wife of Thorne Sloane, the great carpet dealer; A dele gave her hand and heart to William McK. Twombly, the pushing, energetic railroader now in charge of the Vanderbilt interests in the West; and Lela has for her husband Dr. W. Seward Webb, son of the old fighting editor, James Watson Webb, and now head of the New York Central Parlor Car Company. „

It is probably a startling statement to say that fully 75 per cent, of the deaths of infants and children ale due to errors in feeding. How frequently do we meet fond mothers, who in the hot weather never think of giving the babe water to drink, ice water even. What! Ice water for an infant or child! Oh, Doctor! Why, it will kill my baby. We admit that the use of ice water can possibly result in killing a babe, but if it does it has not been properly used. It is perfectly safe for babes or any one to the degree of satisfaction. Give freely, abundantly, slowly. Even break up the ice in little bits and feed the baby all it will take, and the fond mother will find that the bottle will not be needed so often, more rest and comfort will come for mother and babe, and good he&lHr reiSpe instead of cholera infantum, dihrrhea, etc. Probably in no other jingle direction js there a more potent cause for trouble *ih Bummer among infants and adults than in the denial we unconsciously undergo in the use of water. The great additional drain of water made in hot weather accounts for the greater necessity for a more liberal and abundant supply, and the disasters which follow the denial of it. Thoroughly Satisfied With Himself. An English General, in reviewing a corps of cavalry suddenly stopped before a splendid-looking fellow and asked abruptly: ‘ *-■ - “Which is the best horse in the regiment?” ,' ■ ' . - “No. 40, sir.” “What makes you think he is the-best horse?” “He walks, trots and gallops well: is a good jumper: has no vice, no blemish: carries his head well; is in his prime.” «" "And whoris the best soldier in the. regiment?” “Tom Jones, sir.” • 2 “Whv?” “Because he is an honorable man. i's obedient, tidy, takes good care of his equipment and his horse, and does his duty well?” “And who is the rider of the best horee?” “Tom Jones, sir.” “And who is Tom Jones?” “I am. sir.” The General could not help laughing, but he gave a"sotiereign informant. who received it without moving a muscle. . r T