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ever the face is pale, as this usually indicates the 

 need of more blood in the head ; but to raise the head 

 and not give stimulants when the face is flushed, 

 for such condition indicates too much blood in the 

 head. When an unconscious person's skin is cold 

 and clammy, heat should be applied to the entire body, 

 especially to the region of the stomach and heart. 

 An abundance of pure air is always necessary for any 

 one in an unconscious condition, so it is a mistake for 

 others to crowd around and keep the air away. 



Another common injury to Jack's House comes 

 from poisoning. Any substance is poison that when 

 taken into the system tends to destroy life or impair 

 health. Poisonous drugs or medicines sold at stores 

 must bear a label containing a picture of a skull and 

 cross-bones and marked " Poison." Such bottles should 

 never be kept where children can get at them. Some- 

 times poisoning results from eating meat or fish in 

 certain stages of decay. Ice cream, cream puffs, and 

 other foods also occasionally contain poisons called 

 ptomaines. 



First of all, a physician should be sent for when 

 poisoning is suspected. As a general rule, the best 

 thing to do while awaiting his arrival is to induce 

 vomiting by drinking large quantities of warm water. 

 If the poison taken is known to be an acid, some alkali, 

 such as limewater, baking soda, tooth-powder, soap, 

 or even plaster from the walls, may be put into the 

 water. If it is an alkali, some convenient acid, such 



