162 THE INVISIBLE WOELD 



ing its attack in all its different forms everywhere 

 in the world, and yearly carrying millions to the 

 grave, the world is anxiously waiting for the dis- 

 covery of two things: 



First, an antitoxine which shall cure the disease. 

 Counteract the poison generated by the germs of 

 pneumonia, and the patient will recover. Only a 

 question of time when that antidote will be at 

 hand. Timely and rightly administered, it will 

 surely conquer the foe. 



Second, and better still, a vaccine which will 

 prevent the disease. A vaccine which shall be to 

 pneumonia what vaccination now is to smallpox. 

 Every one inoculated will be immune. Univer- 

 sally used, the world will be safe. 



Sooner or later, these two discoveries will be 

 made. The world will then breathe easier. The 

 sick will Toe cured. The well will be made immune. 

 The disease will be stamped out. 



Meanwhile, when one is taken with pneumonia, 

 the very best thing, no doubt, is simply good nurs- 

 ing. At the very onset of the disease, put the pa- 

 tient in bed. Keep warm. Apply to the lungs 

 and chest hot cloths. Wring them out of hot 

 water hot as the patient can bear. Cover with 

 flannel. Change every ten minutes. Continue 

 the treatment six hours. If the patient is relieved, 

 continue until out of danger. 



If the patient is not relieved at the end of the 

 time mentioned, apply to the lungs mustard or 

 flaxseed poultices. 



