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Home Course In Domestic Science on Home Nursing. EDITH G. CHARLTON. of DoMMttc CccnMMy. Stele College.

I9WI by AmricM frawi have good health is the birth right of every individual. Sometime's this gift has beec denied and there Is an Inherited tend to disease. But even when this 10 the case good health may still be attained and, having been attained. nay be kept if the path of wisdom Is followed. To be free from disease, to be a normal individual, lies more often wKbiu our own power than many people suppose.

A simple prescription which will help the person who already lias good health to retain it and Will aKo 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 twenty-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 THK SICKBOOM.

liealth, and not one of them can be Bafely omitted if it is to be retained. However, in spite of wisdom and care or possibly because of a lapse and taeglect of one or more of the above rules, sickness does come into the borne. It is the result of some transgression of nature's laws and brings its attending aaxiety and cr.re. What to do when some member of the family is ill is often a puzzling question. It is not always possible or necessary to have a professional nurse, and yet it is necessary that the patient should have good care in order that there may be a Sfifedy 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 common sense is far from It is not the intention in this article to give technical instruction in nursing in any sense. Merely aa attempt will be made to point out some of the little things which should be done and observed in any house 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 cf the Sickroom. Unless the illness be of an infectious nature so thatfthe patient must be isolated from the rest of the family, bis own room will be most satisfactory to him But when a choice of rooms can be select one that is cheerful and with as Httl? unnecessary furnishing possible.

Restful for the patient it be if the wall paper is quiet in and color. Such should be the decoration of a bedroom at any aon so that It wfll be thoroughly com fortable and free from wrinkles. Begin operations by drawing the under sheet very smoothly over the pad and tucking it in well under the mattress. I'iu it at 'i corner with a strong safety pin if the patient is heavy or inclined to be ivstless. Over tbe under sheet and across tbe middle of tbe bed la 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 mat- tresH on both sides The latter is particularly useful, because it keeps the under sheet clean for a longer time and may be changed without disturb- big the patient to any extent In putting on the upper abeet leave a good margin turned over at top to cover the blanket Tuck both sheet and blanket in well at the foot so tbe 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 disorderliuess that is not only against all rules of sanitation, but an- iioyiug to the patient as well. Any- thin? used about the patient--clothing, bedding and dishes--should be removed from the room at ouce 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 tae 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 Laches wide and covered with coarse flannel into tbe 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 lire is also an excellent method of keeping the air pure. Giving a Sponge Bath In Bed. Before giving tbe 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 tbe bath it will be well to keep the windows closed. If the patient 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, two 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 is done without removing the bedding, which the blanket is intended to protect. Tbe face is bathed first, then the neck. arms, chest aud abdomen.

Each part is to be wiped thoroughly and rubbed briskly as it is washed. Be careful not to allow wntor to dry without wip- ELECTRICITY AT WALKER--HIMES MANEUVER CAMP Electric Lights will be Used far Illumination at Maneuver Camp in July. Arc Lights at Headquarters and Elsewhere. of slcl TSS Onspicu HI and bright are exceedingly irritating vro" 1 a carprt is i in health as well sickness but "i 01 binary attacks of illness it is -or to dh-tuib the ordinary apr.firanee of room, as it might have a effect on patient Eat during fevers and severe surgical cases there should be DO car pet or draperies to hold and breed disease germs. Making the Patient's Bed.

ing, as this may cause a chill. Turn the patient on one side to bathe the back and finish with the legs and feet Do not uncover the body mere than is necessarj to wash each part and in drying and rubbing arms and legs always use an upward stroke. Change the water two or three w'il! piper tbe batn A bath njb tbe with alcohol, clean the nails and brush A room without the bair Do ot neglect tbe patient's teeth. These should be brushed at least twice a day. particularly st aigbt 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 tbe bed may be changed 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 re- Quire, and over this another sheet of dimity spread.

The ordinary white counterpane not add materially to the warmth and is too heavy for comfort The pillows should be ample In number tnd varying in size. There anonld be small ones to tack under the shoulders, between tbe knees or for a rest to the back when patient becomes weary of his position. There should be one or two larger to serve as supports when the patient aits up during convalea- To make the patient's bed froperi? three sheets are required, be- the blankets, pillows and spread; ahw in cate of severe illness a piece Nf rabbar aheetlog three-quarters of a 9MA wide will be needed nnder the ifeaat It reqnirea considerable amafe a bad for a alcfc 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 Torn the patient on one side away from you and roll the soiled sheet tightly close to the patient. Lay the clean sheet on the side of the bed near you and tack it In at the side. The other aide of the sheet is folded closely beside the soiled one at the patient's back. Go around to the other side of the bed, torn the patient back on the opposite side and gently pull oat the soiled sheet from underneath. Then draw out the folds of the clean one and tack it in well at the side and end.

Poll the sheet firmly until it is straight and make sure there are no wrinkles nnder the patient to cause bed sores. To change the upper sheet loosen all the bedding, pat the clean eheet 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 ont at the foot, then tuck In the fresh beddinf. The Gettysburg Lighting Company has received the contract for the lighting of the maneuver camp and it is expected that the entire place will be thoroughly illuminated with electricity. Eight large arc lights will be placed through the camp at headquarters and other places and eight more be placed at the switches where the unloading will take place and where the passenger trains will start and stop.

In addition it is expected that a number of incandescent lamps will be used through the camp at tents and other WEDDING ON SAT, Miss Amelia Himes, af New Oxford, andMr. Robert Walker, of Baltimore, United in Hamate in New Oxford by Rev. Mr. Hartman. At eleven o'clock Saturday Miss Amelia Himes, of New Oxford, and Mr.

Robert Hunt Baltimore, were united in marriage at the home of the bride by the Rev. W. W. Hartman, of Hollidaysburg. The parlor in which the wedding ceremony took place was decorated eiabomUiiy with laurel aud daisies the color scheme throughout being yellow, green and white.

The wed ding march was played by Selak's orchestra of York. The bride wore a gown of white chiffon cloth, with tulle veil and car- Home Course In Domestic Science XVlIL-Food For Invalids and Children. By EDITH G. CHARLTON. of DoBMstic Economy Iowa Slate College.

Cenrrtgbt. tan. kjr American used. white embroidered and carried roses. ww mv places so that the entire camp will be rie a shower bouquet of lillies of the well lighted at night, making it at- Miss Helen Himes, her sis- tractive for the evening visitors ter was maid of honor and are sure to flock to that section during the month of July.

There is also reason to believe that the National Guard camp in August will be lighted with electricity. If this is done the camp will be decidedly more attractive at night than daring the past few years when gasoline was wore a robe over yellow The bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth Cox, of Gettysburg, and Miss Grace Taylor, of of whom wore white organdie gowns and carried sweet iliss lary Black, of York, aud Miss Helen Miller of Gettysburg, were the flower girls. The best man was i SHOULD PUCE WATCHMAN The jury ot inquest over the body of Frederick Weimich. the aged Shrewsbury man who was killed by the St. liam Walker, of Baltimore, a brother of the groom The bride was given away by hei brothei, William D.

Himes, and the usheis weie T. Stocton Louis epres train, while crossing the Baltimore: Milton Griscom, rhila- tracks at Glen Rock, censured the delphia; T. Walter Oylkyson. Pliila- Xorthern Central Kail way company for cot retaining a watchman at this crossing. The hearing was held in the offices of Justice of the Peace J.

W.Laiu- isou, and was attended by a number Howard Matthai, Batlimore. Geoge Land. Baltimore. The wedding took place at eleven o'clock and was witnessed by about fifty of the immediate and i i a ii I ul "uiueuiaie i i i of i ail way people, including the engi- A A Jl- t-- trieuds of the bride and groom At llRfir nnfi ivmrmrtfir fvr rho noon a wedding breakfast was served, several hundred guests being present, neer and conductor of the train which struck Mr. Weinrich.

The jury consisted with but one exception of Glen Rock men. The verdict in effect was as follows: That Frederick Weinrich came to his death by being struck by the engine of the St. Louis express, due at Glen Rock at 2.15 p. that the trainmen be exonerated from blame, but that the Northern Central Railway company be censured for not retaining a watchman at the Valley street crossing. the majority of whom came from a distance.

During the day Mr. and Mrs. Walker left by automobile for York to take CAR STRUCK HORSE A horse and runabout driven by George Kindig, of York, a cousin Ben. Kindig, of this place, was struck by a trolley car in York, Saturday morning The horse became scar ed and in front of the approaching car. The tnotorman applied the brakes and brought the car to a standstill, but not before it had struck the team.

When Mr. Kindig saw his danger, he leaped from his scat and lauded on the horse's, head.He was uninjpred, while the horse was slightly scratched about the leg and body. The runabout upgpt in the middle of the street car tiack The shafts and dashboard were broken The fender of the strert car was also wrecked. from where will sail on Monday foi the Bermudas. Upon their return they will take atrip through the Adirondacks.

and will later reside in Baltimore where Mr. Walker is, engaged in banking. The bride's going away gown was of lavender and she wore a lavender hat. GETTYSBURG HERO DEAD There died in Richmond Capt. William M.

Lawson, a member of the old 1st Virginia regiment, known as the "Fighting First." At the battle cf Gettysburg this soldier followed Pickett in the memoiahle charge, carrying the confederate In the rush one arm was shot away with the flag, hut he grabbed up the tattered emblem, and despite his in juries, kept on with the column Capt Lawon was years old TO RUSH TRUNK LINE President B. F. Busb, with a num her of officials of the Western Maryland, bus gone on an automobile inspection of the proposed line from Cumberland to New Haven. Mr. Bush wants to get a close view of the engineering difficulties.

This extension is bis pet project. By it he hopes to make a big trunk line of the Western Maryland and also to make Haiti more a greater commercial city by giving it more business of a miscellaneous for ex- pott and domestic; purposes It has been practically promised that this link will be ready for operation within 18 months President wants this promise kept. He wants to see trains from Pittsburg and the West run over the Western Maryland this time. It is to this end he is bending his efforts. SNOW FLAKES IN JUNE As the passenger train on the West- em Maryland Railroad, due here at 10.OS a.

m. from Baltimore, stopped at Sorter's Friday passengers emerging from the train were confronted with a snovvquall. USED UNIVERSALLY WHEN Cortngnt Metal Shingles were first introduced (24 years ago) you had some excuse for being sceptical: But now-If you are sceptical it can only be because you do not know the facts in the case. They are used today from the Atlantic to the Pacific for all kinds of buildings, under all conditions. They arc fireproof, stormproof; never leak and last as long as the building itself without needing repairs.

For further detailed information apply to D.B. ROCK, Agent Fairfield, Pa. Roofs Guaranteed I am prepared to put on the latest kinds of galvanized roofing, guaranteed to last through all kinds of weather for 15 years without paint HE chief difference between cooking for tbe sick and for those it good health is that the sick person must have bis food properly prepared and the one who is perfectly well ought to have it properly prepared One is a case of necessity in order to regain health; the other is a case of prevention to ward off sickness. There is no medicine more important and powerful than the right kind of food cooked and served in tbe best way to make it easy of digestion and nutritious. Since this is true there is no part of nursing more important than that of preparing the invalid's meals.

Selecting and cooking meals for one who has little appetite mean more than choosing certain nutritious foods and cooking them well. They mean presenting the proper food to the patient in such an attractive way that an appetite will be awakened and there will be a desire to eat. It is essential, then, that special care be taken in arranging the patient's tray. A sick person is unusually sensitive to details. Little things which possibly would pass unnoticed by the- person in normal health may cause actual discomfort to the one weakened by disease The tray should always be covered a clean cloth.

The smallest stain or a rumpled appearance may take away the patient's de forms and flavors, then tbe patient will probably weary of them, perhaps refuse to eat them. Fortunate ia tbe woman who knows bow to prepare simple foods attractively, making old friends appear as new acquaintances. But there are certain "don'ts" that must be observed when cooking for tbe sick. Don't give an invalid or little child fried food of any kind. It is bard to digest, and the digestive organs of both sick people and children an weak.

Don't include pork in the invalid's bill of fare. A little crisp bacon or bacon gravy may be allowed occasionally. Don't serve highly seasoned food. The sense of taste is generally very keen in sickness, and the natural seasoning of JTood is often enough. sides, spices may weaken by OTeratim- ulation tbe digestive glands.

Do not use pepper, rmward or vinegar and use salt sparingly. Don't boil egga for either invalids or children. Always cook them in water which has not quite reached tbe boll- ing point. Don't cook milk directly over tbe fire: It is almost sure to burn. Even if it does not milk should not be boiled for the same reason that an egg kbouldnot.

Boiling temperature makes the albumen tough and indigestible. Don't cook cream soups or boiled custards directly over the fire. Use a double boiler to keep tbe temperature below boiling. Don't serve insufficiently cooked cereals. Rice, oatmeal and cornstarch should be cooked for a long time over tiot water.

Rice requires about two hours and oatmeal at least four hours' steam cooking. Don't serve fried potatoes. When are allowed they are much better baked, because they are more quickly digested in that form. Don't serve cheese and don't coot butter too long. In making cream soups add the butter just before serv- United Telephone C.

RIDER. 25 W. Middle Gettysburg, Pa Nurse's Care of Herself. The woman who is acting as nurse TI her home is very apt to neglect herself. It may be bard for her to do oth- sire for tbe food The prettiest, thin- I erwise especially if there are other de- nest china and glass, the brightest sil- mands on fa er time and strength.

But ver. should be sent to the sickroom!" if the atie needs constant care then Ti.ese jn themselves will appeal to the lt 1S aluK)St imperative that the person ye and thus aid digestion who is cartn iT for bim should be re- The food should be served in small lieved of other duties and responsibili- quantities and by courses. It is not ties Bis TM demands this, for unusual for tbe sight of a tray loaded tbe Durse 3 mental and physical condition has often a marked effect on the patient. If the nurse is tired out, baa been obliged to do without sufficient sleep for several nights, she is not likely to be herself. She will be nervous, easily excited, perhaps irritable and utterly unfit to give her best effort her task.

She should have regular hours for steep, when her rest will be unbroken for at least seven hours out of eacb twenty-four. Then a short time should hw allowed every daj for outdoor exercise. Constantly breathing the air of even a well ventilat'Kl sickroom soon tells on even robust Liealth. The nurse should h.ive also good, nourishing, easily digested food at regular hours. When sickness counw into the family siicb matters as guarding the health of tbe nurse aud keeping the other members of the household in good health are often overlooked, and a single case of illness very often becomes two or three just because of this neglect.

Everything should be done to hasten the recovary of the patient as well as preserve the good health of the resr of the family. The nurse should wear comfortable clothinir---a washable dress and broad soled shoes--and if the disease is at all infectious she should be careful to wash her bauds each time she touches the patient. Professional nurses learn very early in their training the importance of disinfecting and using every precaution prevent further development of the disease germs, but the inexperienced sometimes find it hard to realize how very powerful and insidious are these minute germs It is not at all necessary for the home nurse to be versed in'dmps and medicines, nor should she be required to put on complicated baudages, prepare dressings or administer treatments which require professional skill experience. All such matters will undertaken by the phj sician when a trained nurse is not employed But the woman who knows how to put ou a simple how to stop an ordinary attack of ooseblooding. what to do some one faints and also is familiar with simple remedies for simple ailments will always find the knowledge useful.

In fact, it is a part of the all round woman's education to know these things and be able to apply them in a common sense way. The Care of Little Children. No ivcnian should consider her education complete until she has an intelligent knowledge regarding tbe care of little children. When we consider that tbe material out of which either tl A MODEBN OUTFIT FOIt IN FAST. Band.

2 Band to be worn after second month. 3. Stockings. 4 Shirt. Petticoat 6 Nightgown.

7 Cambric with many dishes on which generous helpings of food are served to take awny the patient's appetite before he has tasted a mouthful A filled tray may be gratifying to the person convalescing from a long illness when food was limited to liquids, but as a rule it is unappetizing almost to every person. Before taking the tray to the patient make sure that bis room is in order and that he is ready for the meal. Freshen the air in the room for a few moments, wipe the patient's hands and face with a dampened cloth. straighten the bedclothes and rearrange the pillows. Then bring in the tray with the food on it freshly prepared.

Serve hot things hot and cold things cold. Have everything as nearly perfect as possible. Place the tray within easy reach of tbe patient if he is able to feed himself and then while he eats talk to him of interesting, pleasant things, which will cause him to forget himself and what he is doing. Do not sit down beside the bed and watch every mouthful he lakes. occasionally remarking on his improved appetite or tbe lack of It.

Such a procedure is very likely to make tbe patient feel he has eaten enough before be Is fairly started on the meal. Tbe patient's diet is naturally somewhat limited. There ftie a great many kinds of foods that be la not allowed to eat, and even thorn that are permitted cannot be cooked In all of ways. The physician in charge of tbe case will give a list of foods lowed, and in some cases be will state how they are to be prepared. But bis directions are often general, as "give him soft cooked eggs" or "let him have a bit of chicken or a nice cream sonp." Any specific instructions regarding recipes or different ways of serving tbe same food are not often attempted bj tbe doctor.

If the nnrae-- be ana wife, mother, daughter or feaalonal-does not know bow to serre 1 In a variety of ways, bow event baaf tea and froels rcay be given new heroes or invalids are made is found in the nursery it behooves every woman to see to it that either by her personal effort or by her influence abe ia doing her part to hare the future generation composed of strong men and women, capable of being heroes, and that tbe number of weaklings ia lessened. One of the greatest errors made in tbe management of children relates to their nutrition. "If the child is properly fed be will stand a great deal of abuse in other directions." says one authority, but more Is necessary than food if the child is to develop properly. He must have fresh air, suitable nutrition and a chance to live as a young child should, free from care, with nothing to excite nerves or prevent tbe proper development of' body and mind--aa uite a animal aa powlbla..