THE HOUSEHOLD.
HEALTHFUL DRESS.
From I.nrturn by J. II. Uollogc. M. U. ,
of I'.ntt e Creek Hftiiltarlum.
HE matter of dress
sustains an im
portant relation
to the health of ,
women , affecting
not only their
breathing organs
but all the organs
t
of the abdominal
cavity. In natu-1
ral inhalation ,
the chest is en
larged in all di
rections. As the
lower ribs arc
drawn upward by
means of the strong muscles attached to
them for the purpose , the chest cavity
is made deeper and is enlarged laterally
at the same time while the contraction
of the diaphragm serves to lengthen the
cavity. This method of breathing is
common to all mammals. Notice the j
free movements of the ribs of a horse , a
dog or a man who has been running.
But the civilized , corseted woman
breathes by a heaving of the chest
merely. |
A very important function of respiration - ,
tion not ordinarily considered is its in
fluence upon the abdominal organs. |
The blood-vessels of this region are
capable of containing one-half of the
blood in the body ; their walls are dis- '
tensiblc , and they arc not supplied with
valves , as arc the blood-vessels of the
extremities. Perfect circulation de
pends upon the untrammelled pumping
action of the diaphragm , and , if this is
interfered with by improper dress , th (
region is exceedingly liable to conges
tion. The blood furnished to the organs
of the abdominal cavity does not entei
the general circulation until it has been
through a second set of capillaries in the
liver. The pumping action of the
diaphragm creates a vacuum which
draws the blood out of these organs , and
at the same time its downward pressure
upon the liver squeezes the blood out
of that organ the one action helping
the other. The strong , tense muscles
of the abdominal walls also assist in
this process.
Suppose the chest is compressed at the
point where the ribs are the most flexi
ble , either by a corset or waist bands ,
flexible or inflexible , the immobility of
the constriction prevents the muscles
from drawing the ribs apart and it is
thus impossible for the chest cavity to
be increased. It is equally impossible
for the diaphragm to make a good con
traction and produce the strong suction
necessary to keep the blood from stag
nation ; the pressure upon the liver is
feeble , and so in both ways there is loss
of the normal action by which the blood
is drawn back to the heart. For these
reasons , various forms of congestion , in
activity of the bowels , dyspepsia , hem
orrhoids , or something of the kind are
sure to follow. But the greatest harm
is probably due to displacements of various -
. ious organs.
For some months I have been making
a careful study of cases of various pelvic
diseases with reference to their relation
to displacements of the organs above .
Out of one hundred consecutive cases , I
found ninety-four in which there were
prolapsus of the stomach and bowels. In
thirty-seven out of the ninety-four , the
right kidney was forced out of its natur
al position , and in twenty-seven of these
the kidney was movable , enlarged and
'tender. The compression of the waist
'had forced the liver down and consequently
quently the kidney with which it is in
timately asssociated. A displaced kid
ney must be a diseased kidney and this
is the foundation of three-fourths of the
kidney disease among women. In four
cases out of the ninety-four , the liver as
well as other organs named , had fallen
below the ribs. We have then a well-
defined association between these two
classes of morbid conditions those of
the pelvic organs and those of the ab
dominal organs.
You ask what is the remedy for this
long train of evils ? Go to work to de
velop your muscles. I can not imagine
how a gynecologist can get along with
out a gymnasium. The prolapsed stomach
ach , bowels and other prolapsed organs
must be put where they belong. Physi
cal exercise , properly directed , associated
with electricity , massage and other
therapeutic means , is the only way by
which a permanent euro can be effected.
The dress must be perfectly loose that
the abdominal muscles may have abund
ance of room to take on strength through
activity. Do not stop because exercise ,
makes the muscles a little sore and lame.
The afflux of blood produces a temporary
congestion , but it is nature's way of
building them up stronger and better.
The best gymnast finds himself sore and
lame when he begins exercise after an
interlude of rest. But he goes right on ,
exercising moderately until his muscles
have regained their normal tone , and
the soreness disappears. Light gym
nastics of various kinds , aesthetic gym
nastics like those taught in the Delsarte
method , are all excellent. By all means
persevere until every muscle of the
body , and particularly every muscle of
the trunk , is symmetrically and finely
developed. You will find in the increase
of strength , a grace and beauty- un
dreamed of before , coupled with that
best of blessings , good health. Keported
by Helen L Manning.
HOME COMFORT.
I\ro Article * That Are for Use as Well
as Iteuaty.
Fortunate is the possessor of an old-
fashioned bedstead , with low , solid
head and foot ; from it may bo fashioned
; i beautiful settee. Have the end sawed
off to the depth of the seat. The bed
ulat is replaced by a broad board , firmly
nailed down ; The rough ends are sand
papered and the whole painted any de
sired color , and varnished.
Wake a flat cushion , filled with curled
hair or excelsior packing , to fit the
ceat. To this is fastened an embroid
ered cover of any heavy material. If made
of felt , embroider in crewels and slash
the ends for fringe. If made of denim ,
which launders well , embroider in linen
floss and finish with cotton fringe or
heavy laco. A similar embroidered
cover is attached to the back of the
eettce by means of1 .fancy brass tacks.
IIOSIK-MADE SETTIK.
Select the colors with reference to the
general furnishing of the apartment.
Some striking effects are produced in
dark blue wood with light blue cushions ;
black with white ; brown paint with
cream color covers ; or even dark rod
with shrimp pink.
A laundry bag should find a place in
each bedroom , also in the dining-room
closet for soiled table linen. It is a
thing so practical that a single trial will
IAUX1)UY HAG.
prove it indispensable. It is in- ' ) ol
two large sized towels , sowed together
as illustrated. The upper end of each
towel is turned down , to a little below
the depth of the border. This forms
the opening of the bag , which is closed
by means of a cord or tape drawn
through. If liked , the outer towel maybe
bo graced with a monogram or bit of
simple embroidery. Ilome and Farm.
A Tretty Sachet
A very pretty little sachet bag may bo
made by taking two pieces of contrast
ing ribbons , each
half a yard long.
Overhand them
together , placing
cord to cord leav
ing about two
inches loose at
each end. Then
double t h o m
back , forming a
bag , but allow
ing the two back
ends to extend a
Uittle beyond the
I front ends. Em-
ibroider , with
heavy floss , a
vine of feather-
SACHET BAG. stitching where
the two ribbons join. With the same floss ,
in button-hole stitch , fasten the sides of
the bag. Fill with cotton , adding
sachet powder , and tie with a narrow
ribbon a few inches from the top. This
leaves the four ends ( which may be cut
to suit the fancy ) loose at the top of
the bag. Pale pink and blue ribbons ,
embroidered with dark maroon floss and
tied with pink or blue would bo pretty.
Scent with heliotrope or wood violet.
American Agriculturist.
Hanging : Cellar Shelf.
. It is desirable to have in the collar a
shelf beyond the reach of mice. The
cat can not be allowed in the cellar-
BI "Ni "
A SIIELF 15EYOXIJ Till : KEACH OF MICE.
the trap is not set until after the mice
have made themselves known by their
nibhlintr. It is better always to keep
articles of food upon a hanging shelf.
Such a shelf is usually suspended from
the joists by cords , but this plan allows
the shelf to sway back and forth , spill
ing the contents of full dishes. It is us
ually thought that if rigid supports are
used the mice can run on them to the
shelf ; but if a shelf is suspended as
shown in the engraving , not a mouse
can reach it. The supports are round ,
smooth sticks. American Agricultur
ist.
A FEW TABLE "DON'TS. "
Don't smack your lips.
Don't take large mouthfuls.
Don't blow your food in order to cool it.
Don't use your knife instead of your
fork.
Don't find fault and pick about your
food.
'Don't talk with your mouth filled with
food.
food.Don't
Don't soil the table-cloth with bones ,
parings , etc.
Don't commence eating as soon as you
are seated.
Don't laugh loudly , or talk boisterous
ly , at the table.
Don't retail all the slanders you can
think of at the table.
Don't take bones up in your fingers to
eat the meat from them.
Don't call attention to any little mis
take which may have occurred.
Don't make yourself and your own
affairs the chief topic of conversation.
Don't take another mouthful , while
any of the previous one remains in the
mouth.
Don't reach across the table for any
thing ; "but wait until it is passed to you ,
or ask for it.
Don't put your elbows on the table , nor
lounge about : if not able to sit erect ,
ask to be excused.
Don't frown or look cross at the table ;
it hurts your own digestion , as well as
that of those eating with you.
Don't pick your teeth unless some
thing has become wedged between
them ; then put your napkin up to your
mouth while extracting it. Good
Housekeeping.
THE CHEAPEST THING.
Any man can take a newspa
per. It is the cheapest thing
he can buy. Every time a lien
clucks and has laid an eg , his
paper is paid for that week. It
costs less than a postage stain p
less than to send or receive a
single letter. What gooft does
it do you ? It instructs you
; ind broadens your views. It
interests .you and your wife
and instructs your children , it
comes to you every week , rain
or shine , calm or storm , bring
ing you news of the busy
world. No matter what hap
pens , it enters your door every
week as a welcome friend , full
of sunshinecheer and interest.
It opens the door of the great
world and puts you face to face
with its people and its great
events. It shortens the long
summer days and enlivens the
long winter nights. It is ycur
adviser , your gossip , and your
fiiend. No man is .lust to his
children who does not give
them the local paper to read.
No man is good to himself and
to his wife who does not take
firc-t-class newspapers.
IRRIGATION'S REWARD.
At a large and very profita
ble meeting held in Oberlin ,
Kansas , a few days since , in
regard to irrigatioiiconiiected
with the farming interest of
Northwestern Kansas , one of
the speakers , Mr. Reese of Jen
nings , said : "I irrigate 140
acres by a reservoir formed by
damming Prairie Dog creek.
From the reservoir I run the
ditches over the farm and have
plenty of water throughout
the year. I have 300 rods of
ditches on my place , and last
year irrigated 60 acres. I had
22 acres in potatos and raised
2,500 bushels of the largest ,
finest kind of potatos. I had 2
acres of onions and took 500
bushels off the land. My corn
averaged 40 bushels per acre.
I will make $3,000 off my place
this year. " This might be
called intelligent farming-
farming with the head as well
as with the hands and feetand
there is room for plenty of the
same kind.
THE STATE PRESS.
The Nebiaska State Press
Association will hold its nine
teenth annual session at Beat
rice 011 Thursday and Friday ,
January 29th and 30th. These
meetings have grown rapidly
in interest during the past few
years , and the association now
numbers in its membership
the most progressive and best
blood of the state press.
DARING DARLINGS.
The women who indulge in
the extreme of present fashion
of straight , tight-fitting skirts
at least exhibits the courage
of their convictions. On the
streets and in all places of
amusement one overhears con
stantly amusing criticisms and
often severe condemnation of
the prevailing mode.
SAW WOOD.
As to the future material
prosperity of Red Willow co.
THE TRIBUNE is confident , and
has no patience with the pes
simistic fellows. Out of the
present depression we will no
doubt emerge chastened , per
haps , but better equipped than
ever to build up this commu
nity in prosperous ways along
practical lines. Saw wood.
THE McCooK TRIBUNE covers
the local newspaper field more
thoroughly , completely and
intelligently than any publi
cation in Western Nebraska.
Subscribe now. The coming
year vrill be important.
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A. CAMPBELL , Director. S. L. GREEN , Director.
BANK OF McCOOK
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General Banking Business
Interest paid on deposits by specialagreement. .
Money loaned on personal property , good signatures
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THE TRIBUNE.
The State Volunteer Fire
men's Convention will meet in
Grand Islandj January 20 to
23 , inclusive. All the arrange
ments have been made for a
grand time. Keduced rates
have been secured at all lead
ing hotels. Convention will
meet in the city hall. There
will be a grand ball and ban
quet at A. O. U. "W. building
on the evening of the 22d.
The first state convention of
the Daughters of Veterans was
held in Kearney on the 29th.
Myrtle C. Gost of Kearney is
PresidentClaraPrice of Grand
Island , senior vice ; Ida King
of Grand Island , treasurerand
Virginia Todd of Kearney ,
secretary.
At the rate the soldiers are
making "good injuns" these
days , the Indian problem will
soon be solvedand in a highly
satisfactory manner to west
ern people.
The Thomas County Cat ap
peared , last week , printed in
blue ink. Some body must
have stepped on its tail.
Kemember that GHEKERY at
the CITY DRUG STORE makes a
specialty of compounding pre
scriptions.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.
The Citizens Bank of McGook ,
Incorporated under State Laws.
Paid Up Capital , 35O.OOO.
-DOES A :
neral Banking Business ,
Collections nuido on all accessible points. Drafts drawn
directly on principal cities in Kuiopc. Taxes paid
fornnii-rc'Hdoiits. Money to loan on running
liiwN. city and pcixtnal prnpuit } .
Tickets Ror Sale to and from Europe
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store-keeper does not keep it you should insist upon his doing so , as it
always gives satisfaction and its immense sale all over the United States
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thing shines after its use , and even the children delight in using it in
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