CONDITIONS OF HEALTH. 



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number of respirations per minute, usually from 10 to 15, is in the 

 ratio of 1 to 4£ pulse*beats, nearly as can" be easily counted by 

 noting the heaving of the chest. 



The temperature is most exactly taken by means of the clinical 

 thermometer, inserted in the rectum, though it may be estimated 

 by feeling the skin and the roots of the horns. 



Fig. 945. — Farmer Shiftless's Barn. 



Fig. 946.— Farmer Thrifty's Shelter. 



