1004. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
6a7 
Everyday Accidents. 
The farmer of to-day knows that he can 
protect the members of his household from 
the dreaded typhoid germ by using only 
boiled water; lie is careful to apply the 
tuberculin test to bis dairy herd as soon 
as one of the animals develops a persist' 
ent cough or other symptoms of tubercu¬ 
losis, but he is often negligent about the 
cuts and small wounds received in per¬ 
forming his daily work. Deadly germs 
lurk on the rusty nail and dirty knife 
blade, but he trusts to luck. He wipes 
off the blood on the most convenient mate¬ 
rial, which may be his soiled handkerchief 
or the leg of his overalls. A bandage is 
in his way, so none is applied, and the 
wound is left open to heal as best it may. 
Thanks to splendid health and clean liv¬ 
ing, he usually escapes infection, but occa¬ 
sionally a poor fellow is brought to death’s 
door by blood poisoning or tetanus, and 
then we wonder at his carelessness. As 
an encourager of the “ounce of preven¬ 
tion” a few words on this subject may 
not be amiss. 
The provident woman does not wait 
until the hour of the accident to prepare 
the remedy. In households where the 
doctor is five miles away in good weather 
and 10 when the roads are bad, standard 
medicines, antiseptics, plasters, etc., are or 
should be constantly at hand. A one per 
cent solution of carbolic acid is a good 
preparation for washing wounds. It is not 
the best antiseptic, but is found in almost 
every house and most people are familar 
with its use. Allow the wound to bleed 
a little, then wash thoroughly with the 
disinfectant. Uf course, in these enlight¬ 
ened days, no one will think of using cob¬ 
webs, a dust and germ-laden substance, 
to stop a hemorrhage. If the bleeding is 
profuse, a pad of absorbent cotton wet 
with the disinfectant-tightly pressed on the 
wound will staunch it. Then apply an ar¬ 
nica or other simple ointment and band¬ 
age. If the injury is so situated that a 
bandage cannot be readily applied, a few 
pieces of surgeon’s adhesive plaster will 
hold the dressing in place. This is par¬ 
ticularly useful for restless children. If 
the wound gapes open, draw it tightly to¬ 
gether with long strips of plaster, hor 
wounds of a more dangerous character, 
such as punctures caused by rusty nails 
and the bites of animals, a solution of cor¬ 
rosive sublimate is better than the carbol- 
ized one. Some people there are still who 
pin their faith to a piece of raw salt pork 
“to draw out the poison,” but these are 
becoming rare. Corrosive sublimate is 
one of the best germicides we have. Tt 
has been proved that the most dangerous 
microbes can survive only a few seconds 
when brought in contact with this chem¬ 
ical. It can be purchased in the conven¬ 
ient form of tablets with directions for use 
on the package. Make a solution of one 
part of corrosive sublimate to 2,000 parts 
water, soak a pad of absorbent cotton or 
soft linen in the solution, and apply to the 
injury. Renew it as often as it becomes 
dry until the pain and redness subside. 
If the sore is on the sole of the foot, the 
hard calloused skin should be pared away 
before applying the dressing. In cases of 
burns, where extensive, an oil dressing is 
best. If of the second degree, i. e., blist¬ 
ered, do not open the blebs, but allow the 
contents to absorb without breaking the 
skin. Much less soreness and inconven¬ 
ience will be experienced by following this 
course. For an emergency dressing to ex¬ 
clude the air and cover the extremities of 
the injured nerves, common baking soda 
may be used. It washes off readily when 
the permanent dressing is ready. 
If the eye becomes infected, character¬ 
ized by pain, swelling and a purulent dis¬ 
charge, wash with a 1 to 1,000 solution of 
corrosive sublimate and consult a physi¬ 
cian. If cold or neuralgia of the nerves 
of the eyeball is indicated by a scratching 
sensation, redness and a watery discharge, 
great relief may sometimes be obtained by 
applications of very hot water. Hot water 
is also an excellent remedy for a sprain. 
Have the water as hot as can be borne 
and apply with a sponge or cloth for 15 
minutes at a time at intervals of an hour. 
Between the treatments allow the part to 
rest wrapped in flannels with a simple 
application of witch hazel. Before going 
to bed, bandage tightly with a flannel 
bandage, being careful that the circulation 
is not cut off. Quite surprising results 
can be obtained by following out this treat¬ 
ment, as the hot applications relieve the 
pain and produce absorption, and the 
bandage, by pressure, prevents swelling 
and inflammation. m. e. colegrove. 
The Rural Patterns. 
Coats that cover and protect the gown 
are in demand for many other occasions 
as well as for wear during stormy 
weather. This one, while primarily de¬ 
signed for rain, is. available for traveling, 
driving and all occasions that are liable 
portion, that is stitched at its edges and 
which falls over the shoulders, is arranged. 
There is no collar, the neck being simply 
faced and stitched and the sleeves are the 
comfortable loose ones with flare cuffs. 
At the waist is a belt made in two por¬ 
tions. The quantity of material required 
for the medium size is Il-Hs yards 27 inches 
wide, 6 yards 44 inches wide or yards 
58 inches wide when material has figure 
or nap; 10 R 2 yards 27 inches wide, 6 yards 
44 inches wide or 4 R> yards 58 inches wide 
when material has neither figure nor nap. 
The pattern 4778 is cut in sizes for a 32 , 
34 , 36 . 38 and 40 inch bust measure; price 
10 cents. 
The useful home gown shown is made 
with full fronts, smooth fitting backs and 
side-backs and under-arm gores. When 
lined a fitted foundation, cut to waist 
length, is used for the fronts, which serves 
as a stay for the gathers, but when tin- 
lined the neck edge is simply joined to the 
collar. The quantity of material required 
for the medium size is 1254 yards 27 inches 
wide, 10545 yards 32 inches wide or 7}4 
yards 44 inches wide, with three yards of 
banding and 2*4 yards of ribbon to trim 
as illustrated. The pattern 4774 is cut in 
4775 Square Yoke Waiau 32 to 40 Oust. 
for a 32 , 34 , 36 , 38 , 40 , 42 and 44 inch 
What Shall We 
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This question arises in the family 
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baking! add boiling water and set to 
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at your grocers to-day, 10 cts. 
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MONKY received at any 
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Surplus ami Profits, 
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SCHOOL DESKS 
urch Furniture 
Opera Chairs 
Hall Seating 
None Better Nor Cheapei 
to mean dust and can be made of silk, 
linen or mohair as well as of rainproof 
cloth, although shown in cravenette mate¬ 
rial, Oxford gray in color, stitched with 
silk. The coat is an exceptionally good 
one and is made with loose fronts, fitted 
hacks and side-backs, over which the outer 
bust measure; price to cents. 
The pretty square-yoked waist figured 
is made with full front and backs, which 
are arranged over a lining that is smooth 
at the upper portion, but gathered at the 
waist line to blouse with the waist. The 
yoke is separate, arranged over the waist 
on indicated lines, and the sleeves are full 
puffs finished with fitted cuffs, and can be 
either arranged over the foundation or left 
unlined as liked. The quantity of mate¬ 
rial required for the medium size is 4 J 4 
yards 21 inches wide, 354 yards 27 inches 
wide or 2 % yards 44 inches wide, with 
one yard 18 or J 4 yard 40 inches wide for 
yoke and cuffs and 4 V 2 yards of banding 
to trim as illustrated. The pattern 4775 
is cut in sizes for a 32 , 34 , 36 , ^8 and 40 
inch bust measure; price 10 cents. 
The source of nearly all the evil and 
unhappiness of this world is selfishness. 
We know it; but we still keep on being 
selfish. We see that the world might be 
made ideally beautiful if only all people 
would live unselfish lives; and yet we 
keep on being selfish.—Minot J. Savage. 
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