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witch such makeshifts as Bouillon cubes, as these merely stimulate 

 the appetite without affording much nourishment. It is .not a good 

 plan to stock up with many of the patent dried vegetables since 

 fresh vegetables are generally available in quantity. Is is also a 

 nuisance to have to soak dessicated food in water hours before 

 using. They are not much good when one is moving camp rapidly. 

 One should always carry a reasonable supply of unsweetened chocolate 

 in cake form as there is nothing in the way of food to equal this 

 delicacy which becomes a staple when it is impossible to cook a 

 meal, or when one feels fagged and needs quick, stimulating 

 nourishment. It is particularly useful here in high mountain travel. 

 A certain amount of sweet potatoes, sweet potato leaves, tomatoes, 

 eggplant, bamboo sprouts, and other greens can be generally obtained 

 and should be used. Lettuce should never be eaten uncooked as 

 this is a commen source of amoebae which cause dysentery. 



In travelling through forests one has an almost constant supply 

 of young rattan shoots which when roasted taste better than 

 asparagus. Native guides may be relied upon to dig up food of a 

 similar character which, while not always palatable, is generally 

 worth trying. 



Fish are abundant in Philippine waters, and should be used 

 whenever it is possible to get them. Oysters, clams, prawns and 

 quids are abundant, palatable and safe except when gotten from 

 waters in the vicinity of large city sewage plants. 



Two articles which the writer wishes especially to recommend 

 are: tinned tomatoes which can be eaten without further cooking 

 and are the most refreshing thing for lunch on the trail and "Bear 

 Brand" Milk which of all the tinned brands of milk seems the 

 most satisfying as it is natural milk. As this brand is practically 

 unknown to newly arrived Americans, the writer makes special 

 mention of it here. 



7. WATER. 



Throughout the Philippines one can generally drink from springs 

 or from mountain streams with impunity except in western Mindanao 

 and in Sulu where this must never be done, owing to the general 

 pollution of all streams in Moroland. It is religious custom among 

 the Moros to defecate in running water and they will not do 

 otherwise. However even in those parts where this custom does 

 not prevail it is a wise thing to boil all drinking water or use tea. 

 Further it is well to boil all water in the lowlands because of 

 -carabao, etc., and to carry a small personal pint canteen. 



