SEASONABLE HEALTH HINTS.
By A. M. H.
MOTHERS should never forget the famous doctor's axiom that when the feet are kept warm and dry the whole body is safe; and if the shoes have been wet, do not let the child wear them stiff and hard. They may be kept soft by the use of ordinary kerosene oil. Wipe them clean, then rub them briskly with a soft cloth upon which are a few drops of the oil, and continue the rubbing until the leather is soft and pliable. Rubber overshoes will not only look better, but will last longer if they are rubbed frequently with a little vaseline. Many unexplained colds and attacks of rheumatism may be traced to bed coverings which are too small. All coverings should be long enough to tuck in well at the foot, and come up well over the shoulders at night, and coverings for children's beds should be made of the softest, lightest materials. Not the least of the winter annoyances are the coughs which the children are sure to contract, and there is nothing better for a sore throat than a gargle made with a solution of boric acid. For a cough allow a small borax crystal to melt in the mouth, allowing it to dissolve slowly. Such simple remedies will often save much pain, and the service of a physician. Ten drops of the oil of wintergreen essence taken on sugar is a good remedy for rheumatism, and should be taken twice a day. The common kerosene oil is another excellent remedy for rheumatism. Take five drops of the oil on a lump of sugar every evening, or, if one prefers, the oil can be taken in capsules, and this is a perfectly safe remedy.