north, on account of the fact a supposed fact, at least,—

that there is an electric current passing through the system when one is lying

—

down, whether awake or asleep, and that its influence is best with the head to

the north.

Invalids, at least, had better do it, if the situation of their room will

allow it. Lying with the head a little the highest prevents considerably the

A hot foot-bath, with

mustard in it, on retiring, draws the blood from the head and aids in getting

sleep, and sponging the whole length of the spine with hot water for 15 minutes just before going to bed often ensures a good night's sleep; active exercise

in the open air, or a brisk walk, are great helps to this end procuring a good

night's sleep;

but opium, chloral, or spirits of any kind, only tend to

sleeplessness, rather than sleep, hence should never be resorted to, from the danger of establishing a habit which can not be overcome. It has been generally

believed that fish furnished a large amount of brain food, or phosphorus; but

this, of late, is considered to be an error, as it is now believed they do not have

any excess of phosphorus over other animals. From the length this subject

has reached, I trust I may be excused for closing it with an item to amuse

rather than for any particular benefit which may be derived from it; yet, in one

sense, it may do good to that class of persons who consider fun better than

physic, and hence I trust that the subject of " brain tissue," as put forth by the

flow of blood to the head, and, therefore, induces sleep.

—

Springfield Republican bek)w, under the head of "Fun better than Physic," will

be read with satisfaction.

It says:

" There is a party, fat and stout

As any Turk on Bosphorus,

Who at our dinner table sits.

And ne'er his babble intermits.

But prates of mush and wheaten grits,

And mean amount of phosphorus.'

'

"He always airs his favorite theme,

Nor cares a penny's toss for us,

But rails at beef with Pooh! and Pishl'

And calls for cod and other fish,

Hoping to gain— his dearest wish

The mean amount of phosphorus.'

'

'

'

'

" OhI that he'd change his boarding place

'Twould surely be no loss for us

But there's one consolation yet,

His star, ascendant, soon will set,

Some time he'll die, and then he'll get

His full amount of phosphorus.'

'

1.

CROUP.—Instantaneous Relief—Internal Remedy.— It is

claimed that alum and sugar will cure croup in one minute, by shaving or

grating off 1 tea-spoonful of the alum and mixing it with twice as much sugar,

and giving it at once, the relief being almost instantaneous. Half these

amounts may be repeated once or twice, J^ hour apart, if the relief is not permanent,

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2.

Croup, External Remedy.— Saturating (thoroughly wetting)

flannel with spirits of turpentine, and placing upon the throat and chest, has

the credit of being a sovereign remedy, i. e. effectual in controlling the disease.

If considerable distress is manifested when the child wakes up, and after the

,

few minutes, 3 to 5 drops of turpentine may be

Every family should keep turpentine in the house.

If the foregoing fail in any case, an emetic

3. Croup, Emetic for.

may be given, of fl. ex. of ipecac, 5 or 6 drops, every 5 or 6 minute", for a

child of 4 years, giving warm water after 3 or 3 doses have been given, continuing the fluid extract as at first, until vomiting takes place, which will

occur generally by the time 5 or 6 doses have been taken; a little more, or a

little less, for older or younger children.

4. Croup, Instantaneous Emetic for. Two tea-spoonfuls of mustard mixed in 3 or 4 table-spoonfuls of warm water, for a child with croup,

relieves at once by causing vomiting. A tea-spoonful of lard warmed and given

flannel has been applied a

given on a lump of sugar.

—

—

is also said

5.

to be an instantaneous emetic.

Either may be repeated if necessary.

Croup, Onions a Sure Cure for.— A lady who speaks from

experience, says:

That probably 9 children out of 10 who die of croup might

be saved by the timely application of roasted onions, mashed and laid upon a

napkin, and a small quantity of goose oil, sweet oil, or even lard, put on and

applied as hot as can be borne comfortably to the throat and upper part of the

chest, and to the feet and hands.

—

Remarks. The application of the roasted onions, with only a little oil

upon them, to the throat and upper part of the breast will be very good; but,

upon the feet and hands I should not apply any oil, as the object there is to

draw the blood to these extremities, and hence it will be more drawing without

the oil.

Use such internal remedies also as the case seems to demand, and as

See the use of the juice of onions with sugar (making an onion

are at hand.

syrup), for internal use in children's colds.

I

have no doubt of its value for

croup, as well as colds and coughs.

6.

Croup, Instant Relief for. — Dr.

Chemistry, says:

Bachelder, in the Journal of

" Croup is relieved instantly, with a solution of hydrochloric

(muriatic) acid, about the strength of cider vinegar."

J^ oz. of the muriatic acid, as

This would be about

now more generally called, to 4 ozs. of water.

It is often used as a gargle of this strength for elongated palate, sore mouth and

sore throat in scarlet fever, etc.

"As far as my experience

The doctor adds:

goes, this acid solution stops all morbid development in the throat as surely a»

the hoe will stop pig-weeds on a hot, sunny day. Apply it to the throat with

a brush or sponge, or use as a gargle, if the child is old enough."

Croup, Preventive of.— For children who have a tendency to

7.

croup, or throat difliculties, get a piece of chamois skin, make it like a little

bib, cut out the neck and sew on tapes to tie it on then melt together «omo

tallow and pine pitch, rub some of this in the chamois, and let the child wear

;

it all

the time.

Remarks.

Renew with the mixture occasionally.

— This will be found very valuable, as

it will

prevent the oenetra*

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TREATMENT OF DISEASES.

107

tion of wind to the breast, keep the parts warm, and also impart the medical

properties of the pitch, by absorption, to the system.

About equal parts of

tallow and pitch will be proper, or tallow enough to prevent it from sticking to

the skin, as common plasters do.

8. Croup, Diphtheria and Sore Throat, to Avert.— The New

Tork Evening Post recently made the following sensible remarks upon the

necessity of watching the childrens feet.

It says:

"A life-long discomfort or a sudden death, often come to children through

A

child should never be allowed

the inattention or carelessness of the parents.

to go to sleep with cold feet; the thing to be last attended to is to see that the

Neglect of tliis has often resulted in dangerous attacks

feet are dry and warm.

Always on coming from school,

of croup, diphtheria or a fatal sore throat.

on entering the house from a visit or errand in rainy, muddy or thawy weather,

the child should remove its shoes, and the mother should herself ascertaia

whether the stockings are the least damp. If tney are, they should be taken

off, the feet held before the fire and rubbed with the hands till perfectly dry,

and another pair of stockings and another pair of shoes put on. The reserve

shoes and stockings should be kept where they are dry, so as to be ready for

use on a minute's notice.

1.

HEADACHE, TO CURE.— Take a quart bottle and nearly

fill it

with water, then put in spirits of hartshorn and spirits of camphor, each 1 oz.,

and 1 table-spoonful of salt; shake well to dissolve the salt; then wet cloths

with this and apply to the head, and renew as often as they become hot until

relieved.

If the stomach is sour, causing the headache, taking a little bi-carbon-

ate of soda (baking soda) in water,

2.

may help in its cure.

Sick Headache, Tea and Coffee Often the Cause.—A dis-

tinguished doctor of

New York, a man of wide experience, says of sick head-

ache:

" Not a case of this disease has ever occurred within my knowledge, except

with the drinkers of narcotic drinks (referring to tea and coffee), and not a case

has failed of being cured on the entire renunciation of those drinks. Whatever

may be said of the violations of physical law in other respects, tea and coffee

may claim sick headache as their highly-favored representative."

Dr. Alcott, in writing on this subject, says: " We are driven to the conclusion that no person can use the smallest quantity of tea or coffee, or, in fact, of

any drink but pure water, without more or less deranging the action of the

stomach and liver, and ultimately, through these, the nerves and brain, of

Nay, we are driven to a position stronger still, which is,

the whole system.

that no person can take these poisons at all, without, in a greater or less degree,

abridging human happiness and human life." Christian Advocate.

Remarks.— "Th.ai the above is the general opinion of our best physicians,

and other scientific men, there is not a doubt. For my own part I know thai

the giving up of tea and coffee, and substituting half milk, and half water, for

a few weeks at one time, did me much good. For great lovers of tea and

coffee, among my patients, I have insisted that they take them of only half the

usual strength, especially with those who have frequent headaches, and I claim

it would be better for all; but I do believe that some warm drink, for general

use, and taking tea or coffee of half the usual strength, as I now do, may be

allowed, if not more than one cup is taken at a meaL

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Remedy for.—

3. Headache and Toothache, Ely's Magic

of lavender, 1 dr.;

Alcohol, the best, 8 ozs. aqua ammonia, 2 ozs.; English oil

spirits of turcamphor gum, ]4 oz.; chloroform, 1 oz. sulphuric ether, }i oz.

it, changing from nostril to nostril,

Smell

Directions—

mix.

dr.

pentine, 1

Keep this up a short time,

for a few minutes, and also bathe the head with it.

or until relieved, which must be quickly.

:

;

;

;

around

For Toothache.— Vui cotton wet with it into the tooth, and also apply

It

is really

surface.

the

near

pass

nerves

the

where

the gums and front of ears,

magical in its action.

is quite

Keep the finger over the bottle when not inhaling, as it

evaporative.

4. Headache, Heartburn, etc^ Remedy.— A

peppermint, or

carbonate of soda (baking soda) in 3 or 4 table-spoonfuls of

little essence of

or

a

ginger,

powdered

of

tea-spoonful

with

water,

"innamon

Jamaica ginger added, and taken immediately after each meal, will generally

remedy this in a few days. A dose of this, and repeated in an hour, will be

tea-spoonful of bi-

%

good in headache arising from acidity of the stomach. If the regularly pretea-spoonful of

pared water (cinnamon or peppermint) are not on hand, put

of ginger

either of the essences in water, with the powdered ginger, or essence

%

and the soda; or plain water will do, only not quite so pleasant.

5.

rhubarb,

Heart Burn, Remedy for.—Magnesia, % oz.

1 dr.;

lavender, 1 dr.

;

pulverized Turkish

cinnamon water, 1 oz.; distilled, or soft water, 4 ozs. spirits of

Dose— A tablespoonful half an hour after each meal.

;

Heart, Palpitation of, Fluttering, etc.. Remedies.—When persons become weak and feeble, from whatever cause, there is often a palpitation

or fluttering of the heart, as many call it, from this weakness. In such cases

take any of our good alteratives and tonics to improve the condition of the system, as per directions; and besides this obtain fl. ex. of cerews Jonptenrfz (a species

Dose Take 10 drops, at bed-time only, in a little water,

oz.

of the cactus),

%

—

and generally relief will be realized soon and the cure permanent. At least, I

have so proved it. Continue to use the tonic remedies as long as needed.

7.

Heart Disease, the Value of Buttermilk.— In diseases of the

heart the French claim that buttermilk is invaluable; as the lactic acid in it dissolves and prevents ossification (bone-like condition) of the valves, arteries, cartilages, etc.

Remarks.

—

It is worthy of a trial,

and no doubt will prove valuable if cod-

tinued faithfully for several months.

I. CASTOR OIL—Its Nauseous and Disgusting Taste Overcome. — I. A little glycerine (half the amount of the castor oil) mixed with

castor oil, and 5 to 10 drops of any of the aromatic oils, as sassafrass, wintergreen, etc., put into the dose, the natural taste of the oil will scarcely be perceived; or,

II.

Take the juice of a lemon or two, put a few drops of essence of cinnaHeat the oil and stir into the lemon juice, which forms aa emul-

mon into it.

sion,

and almost wholly covers the taste of the oil.

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109

—

2. Castor Oil Custard. Prof. King says: "I find it a very pleasant

mode of administration, to boil the dose of oil with about a gill of sweet milk for

a few minutes, sweeten with loaf sugar, and flavor with essence of cinnamon or

other favorite aromatic; it somewhat resembles custard in its taste and appearance, and is readily taken by even the most delicate stomach."

Remarks.

— This

is

certainly very desirable with children

and

delicate

females, for whom it is often the best cathartic which can be given,

1. CONSUMPTION, TROUBLESOME COUGH IN— Syrup

and Tincture as Used in Charity Hospital, New York. — I. Cough

syrup: Bromide of potassium, chlorate of potassium, muriate of ammonia, each,

1}£ drs. ; syrup of tolu, 4 oz.

;

mix.

Dose — One table-spoonful every 2 or 3

hours.

Cough Tincture: Paregoric, 1 oz. tincture belladonna, 1 dr. tincture

compound spirits lavender, 1 dr. mix. Dose Ten

drops on a lump of loaf sugar every hour until cough is relieved.

Remarks. For the hacking, or continuous coughing of patients far gone

with consumption, either of these will be found satisfactory. But as prevention

II,

;

of hyoscyamus, 2 drs.

;

;

;

—

—

is better than cure for those

who are liable to have consumption, but have not

got it fastened upon them yet, I will give the rules of the celebrated Dr. S. S.

Fitch, of New York, for its prevention, as they are certainly valuable and ought

to be heeded by every one.

He claims an absolute preventive in all cases and

but as his rules are so very strict, if they are lived up to, they will

They are as

certainly do much to prevent the establishment of this disease.

all persons,

follows:

2.

Pulmonary Consumption —Absolute Prevention of— Dr.

—

S. S. Fitch's Rules for, He says: " There is no disease to which we are

liable that is so preventable as consumption.

It is absolutely preventable in all.

cases and all persons.

" From earliest childhood stand erect, walk erect, sit erect, never stoop,

I,

always let the weight of the shoulders fall behind you.

" Keep your chest fully expanded by taking constantly, all your life long,

II.

full breaths so as to fully expand your chest.

Do this at all times. Remember

you can not have consumption until your chest shrinks in size, either wholly or

partially; so if you keep your chest flexible and constantly expanded you will

be safe from consumption.

" Never let a cold run on you. Break it at once by taking active physic

III.

and cough medicines, and putting your feet at bedtime in hot water; keep them

in until you get in a perspiration, and then go to bed and keep up the perspira.

tion with hot drinks (Thompson's old " Composition Tea" is one of the best to

use to start perspiration; hot lemonade is good, too); then take a portion o1

physic, and the next day your cold will be well.

By pursuing this course for a

length of time you get out of the habit of taking cold, and will rarely take one.

Always continue your treatment until your cold is well.

"Avoid all debauching courses that weaken and reduce your coBStituIV,

tior., such as soaking with liquor and actual drunkenness and dissipation of all

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110

kinds and gluttony and late night exposures. In fact, lead an honest, orderly

free from vice and every dissipation, your health will then be equal, regu-

life,

and your life a long and happy one.

V. " Keep your bowels always free by habit, diet or purgatives."

Remarks. If these rules are strictly enforced, by parents, with their chCdren, when small, and by themselves, as soon as they can be made to understand

their importance, very much will be done to improve the general health, as well

None are too old to take counsel from Rules IV.

as to prevent consiimiDtion.

and v., and I might say also from Rule III.

lar and constant,

—

3.

Consumption Cured After Twelve Years' Suffering,

Living About Sixty Years After the Cure.— The transactions of the

Connecticut State Medical Society contains the following paper from Professor

Hubbard, of New Haven, in relation to the cure of the late Rev. Jeremiah

S. G.

Day, former President of Yale College, of tubercular consumption. He says:

"President Day, during early life, gave little promise of long life, and when, in

1789, in his 17th year, he entered Yale College, he was soon compelled to leave

He rallied, however, and was able to finish the

t>j pulmonary difficulty.

course and graduate in 1795. He was very feeble, however, for many years.

He became a clergyman, and in 1801 was elected Professor of Mathematics and

Natural History in the college. But he could not undertake the duties. An

;ilarming hemorrhage of the lungs prostrated him, which was treated learnedly

by bleedings copious enough to have charmed even Dr. Sangrado. He went to

Bermuda, where he was plied with digitalis to such an extent as almost to take

what little life he had left. He came back to his native town, "Washington,

Conn., to die.

"He suffered from continued

bleedings), which was

go

hemorrhage and repeated venesections

time with the allopaths, for almost

every disease. He met Dr. Sheldon, of Litchfield, who had made the treatment with iron a hobby, and who expressed a belief that Mr. Day could be helped.

Though the case was regarded as hopeless, the patient was placed imder the

care of Dr. Sheldon, who treated him with iron and calisaya (Peruvian) bark,

feeding him carefully with wholesome food. Under this regimen he soon

'

all the

'

at that

exhibited symptoms of improvement and finally, in 1803, returned home as one

restored from the dead, in sufficient vigor to be inaugurated in tie Professor-

He never afterwards exhibited symptoms of pulmonary disease, although

he had been affected by it for more than twelve years. He lived till August,

The cavity of the thorax

1867, and was 95 years old at the time of his death.

was examined to ascertain the traces of his former malady. The lungs were

everywhere free from tubercles and were apparently healthy. In the apex (top)

of each lung was found a dense corrugated (wrinkled) circular cicatrix (hardened scar) an inch and a half or more in diameter; also a third circular cicatrix

(a scar as if remaining from a wound) on the left side of the left lung, a few

inches below the apex (top), each involving such a depth of tissue as to indicate

that the vomicm (absces-s, or hole from ulceration), of which they were the

remains, had been large and of long duration. Both lungs were slightly

chip.

adherent at the apex.

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TREATMENT OF DISEASES.

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"Here, then," remarks Prof. Hubbard, "was all that remained to mark

the beginning, progress and cure of a ease of tubercular consumption, occupylegible record surpassing in intering twelve years in its period of activity.

A

est and importance, to the

human race, those of the slabs of Nineveh or the

Punic inscriptions." Peninsular Courier {Knn Arbor, Mich., Oct. 1st, 1885.)

Remarks. This publication in the Courier was within about a year of the

death of President Day. The paper having been prepared by Prof. Hubbard

soon after the president's death, and published in one of the New Haven papers,

from which I obtained it, as I, at that time, published the Courier. And in

looking over the bound volume of that year, after commencing to write this

book, I was so forcibly struck with the "Medical Incident," as the paper was

originally headed, I wrote to Prof. Hubbard to see if I could ascertain anything

more definite as to Dr. Sheldon's treatment of the case. The professor answered

my letter by saying, so far as he knew, "there was no record of the prescription

or any part of the treatment." But, thinking it possible that there might be

some one in Litchfield Dr. Sheldon's home who might have some knowledge

of it, I wrote to the postmaster there, and found a Mrs. Lucy Beach, a daughof Dr. Sheldon the doctor having also passed away, but there was no further

knowledge to be obtained, no record having been made of the treatment. And

all I can say further is, if iron and Peruvian bark would and did (of which I

have not a doubt) cure President Day, it the combination, properly made

The compound tinct. of Peruvian bark, 1 pt., into which

wil' cure others.

put pyrophosphate of iron, 2 drs., taken in 1 to 2 table-spoonful doses, just

before or just after meals and at bed-time, will fill the bill, and I have not a

doubt will cure very many cases, especially if the careful feeding with wholesome food is properly attended to, as Dr. Sheldon above indicates he did with

President Day, to which I should add plenty of out-door exercise, with every

other needed care of the general system. But remember that in PresidentDay's case it took two years to accomplish the cure. So don't get discouraged

and give it up for one year, at least. There is now a proprietary, or patent

medicine kept by druggists, known as Elixir of Calisaya (which is Peruvian

bark) and Iron, that may answer all purposes. It was not made in Dr. Sheldon's time. I have often recommended its use for frail and weakly females,

and always with success. Still, I should prefer the compound tinct. of the bark

and iron above directed, if the tincture has 2 ozs. of the unground red Peruvian bark used in making each pint. The bark should be coarsely groimd or

bruised when made.

What I mean is that the powdered or ground bark kept

by druggists must not be used, as it is generally made of inferior kinds of

bark, and is also often adulterated by mixing other cheap things with it, so

much so, at least, that it can not be depended upon.

—

—

—

—

—

—

4.

Consumption, New French Remedy for.— M. J. Guyot in-

forms the profession that the phosphate of lime, in the colliquative (rapidly

exhausting) night sweats of consumptives, is not only almost a specific (positive

cure), but tends also to improve the general health.

in a little sweetened water, at night.

Dose

—From 30 to 40 grs.

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5.

Consumption, a New Discovery and Cure, by Crude

Petroleum. — Dr. M. M. Griffith, of Bradford, Pa., claims that out of 35

cases of well-marked consumption, treated

by small doses of the crude petro-

leum, 20 are, to all means of diagnosis, cured; the rest have been materially

The

benefited, and none have been under treatment more than 4 months.

nausea attending the use of ordinary crude petroleum led him to adopt the

Method of Using This

semi-solid oil that forms on the tubing of wells.

made into from 3 to 5 gr. pills by incorporating an inert vegetable powder, was

—

administered from 3 to 5 times a day in 1 pill doses. The first effect, he says,

is the disappearance of the cough night sweats are relieved, appetite improves,

;

and weight is rapidly gained.

These favorable symptoms continue until the

patient is entirely recovered.

—

Remarks. If half of what Dr. Griffith claims shall prove true, generally,

he has indeed made a valuable discovery. I hope, as the Scieniiflc American

remarks, that Dr. Griffith has not mistaken some self -limiting phase of throat

or bronchial disease for true consumption of the lungs; also, that continued

trial of the alleged remedy will justify the high opinion he has formed in regard

to its efficacy

6.

Consumption, a Substitute for Cod Liver Oil.— Accord-

ing to the New York 3Iedical Journal Dr.

Thomas A. Emmet, in his recent

work on the "Principles and Practice of Gynecology," (of the nature and diseases of women) recommends the fat of pork, properly prepared, as a s'-bstiTo prepare it, he says: A portion from

tute for cod liver oil, in consumption.

the rib, free of lean, is to be boiled slowly (the water being often changed) until

the meat is thoroughly cooked.

Remarks.

To be eaten cold, in the form of sandwiches.

— He does not inform us whether mustard may be used to give

them a relish or not, but certainly a very small amount can do no harm; and

for my life, I cannot see why fat pork, so cooked, and thinly sliced, may not

be as good, I really believe better, than the nasty, disagreeable, sickening cod

liver oil.

My substitute is 3^ pt. of fresh cream, with 1 table-spoonful of

brandy, or good whiskey in it, in place of cod liver oil. I direct this amount

just before each meal.

Make a part of the meal of the fat pork sandwiches

too. if you like, or take the following, as you judge best; as some would not,

and others could not eat fat pork.

7.

—

Consumption, a More Recent Substitute for Cod Liver

long known that whiskey has not only appeared, at least, to

have lengthened the life of many consumptive patients, but also to have cured

many. Then why is not the following combination an excellent substitute

for codliver oil? I think it is a hundred per cent, better.

Pure olive oil, 6

ozs.

strained honey, 4 ozs.

good (that is, not poor rot-gut) whiskey, 1 pt.

Oil.

It has been

;

;

Shake when taken.

Dose

—Take

1 to 2 table-spoonfuls just as you sit

down to

each meal.

—

Remarks. I have used this personally in a continuous cough arising from

having taken a very bad cold, and have also given it to others, consumptives,

with very satisfactory results. It may not be an absolute cure, but with other

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113

proper tonics and supportive treatitient, it will surprise those who try it, if

not already past the reach of benefit from any medical treatment. (See Chronic

Diarrhea, "Muscovite," or Raw -Beef Cure for, to obtain nourishment in very

feeble and debilitated cases.)

Consumption Cure, by Simple Home Means, if Taken in

8.

the Beginning.

— Mary Maybee, of Farmington, Conn., says:

of vinegar, 1 table-spoonful of tar, boil 15 minutes,

" Take 1 pt.

Dose— Take 2 table-spoon-

luls every time you cough."

—

"Maybe" it will cure the difficulty. Certainly it will bo

Remarks.

found good for common coughs; and some of these " simple means " are astonOur American people change too

ishing in their effects, if persevered with.

Stick to a good thing as long as there is

quickly, hoping for something better.

a perceptible benefit.

Consumption— Climatic Changes are Believed to Have

9.

Much to do in its Cure. — Dr. Talbot Jones, in a communication to the

New York Medical Journal, says there are 3,000,000 of persons who die annually of

consumption; and also says that the medical resources are baffled by this

disease and confesses "that climate is the physician's only dependence for the

cure of his consumptive patient."

He makes the following statements in rela-

tion to the disease:

" No zone enjoys entire immunity from pulmonary consumption.

" The popular belief that phthisis (consumption) is common in cold

climates is fallacious, and the idea, now so prevalent, that phthisis is rare in

I.

II.

warm climates is as untrue as dangerous.

" The disease causes a large proportion of deaths on the sea-shore, the

III.

mortality diminishing with elevation up to a certain point.

"Altitude is inimical (opposed) to the development of consumption,

IV.

owing chiefly to tlie greater purity of the atmosphere in elevated situations, its

freedom from organic matter, and its richness in ozone. [This agrees with my

own opinion, that high and dry situations, especially rolling and, consequently,

dry pine lands, are the best places to take up a residence in if one has to change

at all.]

V. "IMoisture arising from a clay soil, due to evaporation, is one of the

most influential factors in its production.

VI. " Dampness of the atmosphere, from whatever cause, or in any altitude, predisposes to the development of the disease, and is hurtful to those

already attacked.

" Dryness is a quality of the atmosphere of decided value.

VII.

" The most unfavorable climate possible for a consumptive is one of

VIII.

tmiform high temperature and a high dew point (warm and moist).

IX. " The effects, due to change in the atmosphere, are by no means so pernicious as are generally supposed, and on this subject present views require

moaification."

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Remarks. Dr. Jones commends the climate of Minnesota for those predisposed to consumption, or laboring under its first stages, and thinks "that a

residence there would be very likely to cure or materially benefit them,"

adds:

and

" Between the pleasant rolling prairie, the wooded lake region, and the

dense pine forests of the northern section of the state, they can choose what

seems most agreeable and best adapted to them, while the diy, bracing atmoa-

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phere will enable them to live much of thfeir time out of doors without fear of

taking cold." He insists, however, as I have always done, that " 'tis no use to

send patients thither who are in the advanced stages of the disease." And this

Some physicians think Colorado or Florida, New Mexico

I know to be a fact.

or Texas or Aiken, S. C, or Ashville, N. C, to' be preferable places, whether it

be consumption or hronchitis, with loss of voice, etc.

The following items by E. R. Ellis, M. D., in the Detroit News, in November, 1880, are so sensible and so pertinent to the subject, as to the climats of

Michigan or Texas for consumptives, I give it in full. He says:

10. Texas for Invalids or Consumptives.—" The cold and bleak

winds of winter, now so fast approaching, impel me to say a few words to a

class of invalids now quite numerous in our state, which your paper may reach.

The list of deaths from consumption and other debilitaling diseases, while not

large in Michigan, does every year include a few in every community.

"While there is no way known to remedy all this mortality, yet a large

This last consists in a change of climate. For some

share of it is avoidable.

years I have given this matter considerable attention, and am satisfied that there

is no locality in the United States,

and perhaps not on the western hemisphere,

equal to the highlands of central and southwestern Texas.

The climate there is dry, mild and salubrious. The elevation takes one

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above the damps and fog which are so fatal in Florida and on the sea coasts genIncidentally I might say that there is nothing more fatal to human life

erally.

in any country than the near presence of marshes or lowlands, where fog settles,

or where dampness collects, as

it

much shaded with trees and shrubbery.

ters an odor of

at that place.

does in many habitations which are too

In such houses the physician encoun-

mildew, and its intensity determines the activity of his business

or three thousand invalids

I should estimate that there are two

now in this state who would be cured or greatly benefited by a temporary or

permanent residence in Texas. If we have a severe winter and they attempt to

remain here, by the end of March next, three-fourths of them will be chirping

with the angels;' and while they make rich harvest for doctors with their tonics, syrups, elixirs, inhalations, etc., one-fourth of them only will survive, and

not many of these fully cured.

A removal to Texas will cure or greatly benefit

three-fourths, which makes an amazing difference in mortuary results.

" It is lamentable that the pecuniary condition of many will not permit

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their removal, but many others are blessed with wealth and will gladly do what-

ever will prolong their life or that of their dear ones.

Consider well the mat-

and act promptly.