How to Keep Well
By R. W A EVANS
Questions concerning hygiene, suttetiaa end prevention et disease, submitted
to Dr. Evens by readers off The Bee, will he answered personally, subject te
proper limitation, where e stamped addressed envelops is enclosed. Dr.
Evans will not make a diagnosis nor prescribe (or individual disssses.
Address letters in cere of The Bee.
Copyright: 1922.
KEEP IP FIGHT AGAINST
CONSUMPTION.
The annual death rate from con
sumption in Massachusetts fell from
308 in 19o? to 84.2 in 1921. To the
common every day laymen a drop
from 3>5 to 94 2 or say from 100 to
til, looks Itko u pretty good gain. Of
course just the "garden variety" of
man would say the bottom would soon
fall out, while the “Pollyana" in
dividuals and the Coueltca would get
out their glud rags and their harps
and tune up for a pean of delight.
But some statisticians can stick to :
the joy killing stunt In spile of what
my alliterative friend next door would
call hell and high water.
Britten and Sydenatricker of the 1
United States public health warns us
that the consumption rate is due for
a rise. In fact, they say the rise has
already begun. They quote from a !
statement by the Metropolitan l,ifo
Insurance company that in the earlier
months of 1922 they hail more claims
caused by consumption than in the
sumo months in 1921.
The statisticians say that there was
a wave of Increase of consumption
which lasted through the three or
four years preceding the influenza
wave of 1913. In a later study, they
will analyze the immediate effect of
this influenza wave of 191S. That
there was a great drop in consump
not deny, nor do they try. They say
not deny, nor ro they try. They say
the disease conies iri waves Hind re
versions, ebbs and flows.
Prior to tile influenza was a period
of flow; 191S to 1921 was a period of j
Daily Pray er
Watch aiy*l fray—Mark 13.33.
C> God, Lord of Heaven and earth,
the builder up of the universe. Thou
srt the rock of our salvation, un
changing in holiness and mvlng kind :
ness. We lift up our neaj'ts unto 1
Thee: we know that Thou sarest for 1
Us and henrest us. Lord Jesus. Thou
art the iron of God. the Son of Man,
the Son of David. Thou didst come ,
and share our life, teaching, healing, i
lasting death on the crons as a sin j
bearer, triumphing over evil, and
pledging Thyself to come again in
glory. Bless all dear *o i s' lead them
Ui the way everlasting: be with 'hem
and us in all times of sniffling. sor
row and anxiety (especially • • •>
We thank Thee for the Gospel mes
fago. and for the Mine, which if the I
record of what I'hou hast said and
tione In tho past, and of what Thou
bast promised for the future. May It
be to us increasingly the gu'de to life
the key to history, and the evelatlon
of hope. Help us to do our share
In spreading the know’edge of It
throughout the world Look with pity
•n Thy scattered people Israel. Open
their eyes to see the tru'l.s con alned
In their own Scriptures, and to rec
ognito the Lord Jesus ns their I’rlnce
tuid their Saviour. We offer tlrese
our prayers and praises in the name
■f our King. Jesus ."luist Xnnn.
ItfflV. CANON H. H. GIRDI.ESTONE, M.A.
Wimbledon, England.
ebb. and now another period of flow
is due There Is no use in calling
these statisticians Joy killers, ingrown
pessimists and other hard names.
Whether they are right or wrong, we
should all be able to agree on this—we
cannot afford to let up in the fight on
consumption.
The people must buy Christmas
seals, the hospitals nnd sanitaria must
be (supported, the laws against spit
ting must be enforced, careless con
sumptives must not be allowed to
harm their families, the milk must be
pasteurized, nor can the individual af
ford to let up. He must insist c®
ventilation, must keep away from
badly crowded places, must take care
of his coughs and colds, must avoid
dust.
Intel mil lent Heart.
Weak Heart writes:
"1. Is there such a thing as an in
termittent heart caused by a migraine
condition or overtired nervous system?
”2. Could an Intermittent heart be
caused from streptococcus poisoning
of two years ago?
”3- If so, will it reappear when pa
tient overdoes, gets constipated, or
upset, mentally?
"4. Can one ever outgvow, at the
age of 23 years an intermittent heart
or will they always be subject to such
spells?
■'3. Could one live through preg
nancy with such a heart?”
REPLY.
1. Ye#
2. Ye#
3. Possible
4. Ye#.
5. Yes
1 suggest that you And out Just
what is wrong with your heart.
Cancer Not Contagions.
C. E. J. writes:
"1. Is cancer contagious?
”3. Does cancer of the stomach run
in a family like—say a person's father
or mother had cancer of the stomach
—are their children likely to have 1*.
too?
”3. Is there any cure for cancer ol
the stomach?
”4. What is National Cancer week.
November 11 to 14, that is stamped on
letters?"
REPLY.
1. No.
2. Somewhat.
3. Some cases are cured by opera- '
ion. Early diagnosis is essential for !
cure.
4. It Is 60 designated by the Nation
aJ Society for the Prevention of Can
cer, with the approval of officials, in
order that people may come to under
stand the Importance of the subject. ;
Lockjaw Is Curable.
F. J. M. writes:
"1. What causes lockjaw?
"2. What are its symptoms?
”3. Is there any core?"
REPLY.
1. Infection with the tetanus bacil
lus. Infection generally tak* s place
through a wound.
2. The outstanding symptom is
spasmodic contraction of the jaw
muscles. Other features are pain and
fever.
3. Yes. A fair percentage of tho
"Beit ever so homely,
there’s no face like
your own,” says H.
C. Witwer, specialist
in laughter. See “The
Barber of Seville, III.”
in JANUARY
(osinopolitan
at newsstands
<DloQste<kim
Give Gifts That Insure His Comfort
Warm Wool Sweater Coats
He’ll Wear to Work or Play
Men Welcome Gifts Like These
Phoenix Hose, Fashion Knit Neck
—, wear, Manhattan Shirts, Pajamas,
f Slippers, Lounging Robes, Mufflers,
cases get well. Especially is this true
of oases which develop slowly, which
do not begin for some time after the
germ got Into the wound Massive
doses of anti toxin cures many cases.
Thr use of small doses of anti toxin,
if given early, prevents. The proper
cleaning and the open treatment of
wounds arc preventive procedures.
Soda as a Reducer,
Miss It. F. writes:
"1. Would a teaspoonful of bicar
bonate of soda, taken In warm water
before breakfast, and ulso before re
tiring, help to reduce?
“2. Do you think thla harmful?
"3. t« there anything you couM
advise tor clearing the bln.id?”
REPLY.
1. It might.
2. Yes. Fat is much less so.
o. No. Nature unaided is the best !
blood purifier. The blood purifier,
socalled. are without ' alue so far us I
anybody knows.
Grapes Not Harmful.
A. G. writes: “Aw sweet rod grap. s j
harmful tf eaten by a new mother a
few days after the baby is born?”
REPLY.
Light and the Doctor
Light is one of the greatest aides of the
doctor and surgeon, and still is the cheap*
est in cost.
A 25-watt lamp furnishes a good
light for seven hours for a penny.
Nothing is cheaper than electric
light!
In the sick room at home; in the hospital
wards, and over the operating tables, light
is ready to serve Humanity.
Besides its necessary usefulness, light dis
pels gloomy dusk and fills the sickroom
with cheerfulness.
A Light All Night for
a Penny and a Third!
Nebraska H Power ۥ
HUDSON—
—ESSEX
Prices Reduced $100 to $200
On Various Models
HUDSON ESSEX
Speedster—$1,425
Seven-Passenger Phaeton—$1,475
Coach—$ 1,525
Sedan—$2,095
Touring Car—$1,045
Cabriolet—$ 1,145
Coach—$1,145
Freight and Tax Extra
GUY L.SMITH
'SERVICE FIRST*
2561 Farnam St. OMAHA, U. S.A AT lantic 1944
Parents’ Problems
TV hit course should be followed !
with a sulky child?
1 should try to ignore bis sulkiness 1
ind interest him iu something which j
JANUARY
Hats, Sweaters, Skirts
CLEARANCE
January Prices Now
IM2 (amain
UKULELE DANCE
TONIGHT
Ukulele Free to Each Lady
It's h Novelty Dance Worth While
PRIZE MASQUERADE DANCE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Empress ustic Garde;
"The Live Spot of Omaha.**’ Al "Ragfry
Rubin's Orchestra.
Admission 50c. Including Tax. Reser
vations Free. Call At. 5645.
would make him forgot hi; greivanoe
If every one round him in pleasant 1
and bright he will in ill probability
learn to be cheerful himself from
force of habit.
AtlKUtMCEMEftl!
7 o’clock till 9 p. in. is a good
time to select musical instru
ments and for your conveni
ence this store will be
OPEN EVERY NIGHT
UNTIL XMAS
fHAnyoRD
r/cr Co.
419 South Iblh Omaha
Opposite Thompaon-Beldon
“OMAHA’S FUN CENTER'*
* * C~j mat. a nite tooay
'4I| pre-war prices
Fa a “SHORtY” Q A ’ RIB"
cAlusifr « Shahnok
—with—
“HIPPI1* KOP!” l:\ZT
Q JA Suaar-Foot Snowball.
J\ A fw Harmonic* Plavtnu Fool
Ladle*' Ticket*, lie ®r <U4c at Dally Mat., 2:14
Sat. Mat.: u«*« Muik & "Youthful >olli*a” i
All Week—
Strongheart
the Wonder
Dog.
""Brawn of\
the North
Chas. Chaplin
"EASY STREET'*
New Edition De Luxe of Hi*
Funniest Comedy.
There’s Holiday Laughter in the
Snapp) Combiiu Hon Vaudeville
and Photop’ay Bill at the
Now
Until
Friday
Night
Viiud ev ilie
at 3:20,
6:45. 9:10
You’ll enjoy every one of the six clever acts and find
extraordinary entertainment in the two headliners—
ROSS.
WYSE
and
WYSER
Featuring Tony,/the coming
picture star and most brilliant
Juvenile comedian in America
BILLY
“SWEDE”
HALL
And his company of laugh
makers in “Hilda,” a comedy
character gem.
Four Other Acts and Hays at the Organ
The feature photoplay is a Lois Weber production of rare human qualities—
“THE BLOT"
Claire Windsor Makes a Charming Star
Da ly Bargain Matinees—10c, 30c. Nights—10c, 50c. Mezzanine Circle seats may
be reserved by telephone—Atlantic 2311.
- . .- -.— . .. ■ — ■-1
COMING WORLD ATTRACTIONS
(Next Saturday)
LARRY HARKINS ft!? MELODY MONARCHS
“Mirth and Mu*ic a la Jazz”
TWENTIETH
CENTl'RY
INDIANS j
CLIFFORD
WAYNE TRIO
WITH
MASTER
KARLH
CHRISTMAS WEEK
EARL FULLER S!? ORIGINAL NEW YORK
JAZZ BAND
Six years the attract on at Rector’s, N. Y.
ROBINSON’S
PLANTATION 8
“From the Land
of Harmony"
COMING
SOON
BILLY KELLY
REVUE
in “Reel Dream*"
Musical Comedy
NOW PLAYING
GUY BATES POST
o IN
OWAfl
THI
T6NT- „
MAKER
LAST
TIMES
FRIDAY
KEEG3
THREF
DAYS
MORF
“Foolish Wives
20c
MATS.
MOON
WONDER
' PRICES
25c
EVN’S
CTTO „S k I
The Big Laugh Bill—
LARRY
SEMON
In a travesty
on the popular
pastime—
“GOLF”
CHAS.
RAY
Back again in
his old - titun
form—
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NEXT SUNDAY
‘Brothers Under the Skin’
By Voter B. Kyne
BRANDEIS
- THEATER -
TONIGHT Wedne.day! FHd!y and Saturday.
Jl \J la Jl * Jl J> Matinee Saturday.
Ir-i Oinw
George Beban
THE SIGN OF
THE ROSE
Tickets 50c, Including War Tax.
Matineo Daily, 2:15. Every Night, 6;16
__ NOW PLAY!NG_
KARYL NORMAN
“The C'teole Fashion ?*late'*
Fliaabeth Kennedy £ Milton Berle
FABER *
McGOWAN
‘•SENATOR’
FORD
Koroli Bro-«. |
The Nagyfv*
Topics of Day — Aesop s rablo*
_Pathe Neva ________
W. C. Field's Players in
FIELD’S FAMILY FORD
MATINEES: I
15c to 50c I
NIGH IS
15c to $1.00
TONIGHT
Empress Rustic Garden
"The Live Spot of Omaha’*
PRIZE MASQUERADE DANCE
A food time assured everv one.
Admission SOr (Include** Tax)
Reservation* Free—Call ATlartic 5613
EMPRESS
LAST TIMFS TODAY
strmNded ^j*s?i2Er
Featuring George Wilson, the Oldest
Minstrel Star on the Stage.
Genevieve Davis and
Beatrice R r ad nr r »n _llormOflJC
Arthur I lord—“Humorous Card Indss"
Paul Howard—“Flexible Comedian**
BILLY DOVE
In “Youth to Youth.**
NEIGHBORHOOD THEATERS
GRAND - 16th and Blimey
“At the Sign of the Jack O’ Lantern'*
"Buffalo Bil No. 4**
HAMILTON - - 40th and Hamilton
DUSTIN FARNAM
In "The Biff Happineaa"
VICTORIA . - - 24th and loll
VIOLA DANA
In "They Like 'Lni Rough"
"Leather Puahert."
