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Both cause a free flow of perspiration, that of the 

 Turkish bath being greater, as dry air naturally 

 takes up moisture from the skin faster than air that is 

 full of steam. After the bather has stayed in the 

 steam or hot air room until he has perspired suffi- 

 ciently, he is thoroughly rubbed. An attendant then 

 cleanses his skin with soap and tepid water. After 

 going into the steam room cold 

 water is applied, and after a 

 thorough rubbing, he is ready for 

 a good night's sleep. Probably all 

 large cities of the United States 

 have one or more public baths of 

 this kind. That they are very 

 beneficial both in cleansing and in 

 stimulating thfe body can be judged 

 from their large patronage. 



What is known as the cabinet 

 bath is an excellent home substi- Vapor Bath, 



tute for the Russian bath. The cabinet is large enough 

 comfortably to inclose a person in a sitting posture. 

 It is usually made of rubber cloth and has an open- 

 ing in the top through which the bather's head 

 protrudes. A chair is put inside the cabinet and an 

 alcohol lamp having a small basin of water over its 

 flame is placed underneath. After getting inside the 

 cabinet, the bather arranges the fastenings so as to 

 keep the steam from escaping and stays until the de- 

 sired amount of perspiration has flowed. After com- 



