Progress and Achievements of the Colored People: Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success
John Stuart Mill · en
A plaster should never be applied cold to a patient, the shock being too
great. It should either be mixed with warm water or well heated after
mixing. Strong ground mustard should be used, a little flour added, and
the whole stirred to a smooth, thick paste with warm borax water, which
soothes and prevents too great irritation. Some nurses add a teaspoonful
of molasses or mix the mustard with the white of an egg. When prepared
spread a piece of old linen on a warm plate, cover with the mixture, lay
a second cloth over and apply at once. If allowed to remain on until the
skin is burned or blistered, bathe gently with a little borax water,
dry, and rub with vaseline.
DANGER IN DAMP SHEETS
Among the dangers which beset travelers in strange hotels and elsewhere
is the really great peril of sleeping in damp sheets. It is hard enough
to secure the proper airing of linen and clothes at home. Unless each
article is unfolded and its position changed until all the moisture has
been driven out of it, it is really not fully dried. As a matter of fact
heavy articles, such as sheets, are scarcely ever thoroughly dry, and
when delicate persons, perhaps fatigued by a journey, seek rest in a bed
made of them, they risk rheumatism and other mischief. In case of doubt
it is better to remove the sheets from the bed and sleep in the blankets
until assured that the linen is thoroughly dry.
TAR AND TURPENTINE FOR DIPHTHERIA
The vapors of tar and turpentine are of great value in the treatment of
diphtheria. The process is simple. Pour equal parts of turpentine and
tar into a tin pan or cup and set fire to the mixture. A dense resinous
smoke arises which clouds the air of the room. The patient immediately
experiences relief. The choking and rattle in the throat stop, the
patient falls into a slumber, and seems to inhale the smoke with
pleasure. The vapors dissolve the fibrous membrane which chokes up the
throat in croup and diphtheria, and it is coughed up readily. A remedy
so convenient and so easily given should be in every household for
prompt use when necessary.
Turpentine also is a convenient remedy for croup. Saturate a piece of
flannel with it and place the flannel on the throat and chest. In a very
severe case three or four drops in a lump of sugar may be taken
internally.
TO PREVENT PITTING IN SMALLPOX