Show HINTS ON HEALTH I 1 IT cannot be too tog generally known that we practically breathe through the skin in other words that the skin has a function something something like that of the fhe lungs it cannot of course be active unless kept clean but in other ways than by neglect of cleanliness can its usefulness be impaired tight clothing cripples capples it and keeps the poisons which should be thrown out at af the surface locked up in the system and also shuts shut out pure air ir which should reach the skin in purchasing underclothing therefore at t should be so large that even after frequent wash ing and shrinking it wjk wi be loose and permit a volume of air between it and the body it naturally follows that tb the outer garments should also be comparatively large and at least enough so as to permit every movement to be made with as much ease when they are on as when they are off there is a habit which all wl without th exception should practice and yet it is safe to say that not one man in ten of our people do follow it if reference is made to the removal of the on retiring and ta the substitution of one kept for night wear alone the underclothing during the day becomes filled with emanations from the bod body Y and must be well aired regularly every night otherwise it becomes to sk a considerable extent poisonous and the noxious matters maers are again absorbed by the skin this self poisoning is sure mire to go on unless the rule gi given vedis is observed safety from froia colds depends in no slight degree upon how bow the neck is dressed nothing should be worn about it which interferes with its freedom of movement nor should it be encumbered with handkerchiefs which so many wear as m much uch for appearance aa for comfort let each one now choose a certain kind of collari collar alad awi VW wear no w other style 14 until I 1 spring comes even a very slight variation in this important article of dress drem will favor a sore throat the habit babit of wearing the fashionable bandages silk handkerchiefs is an exceedingly bad ono one to get into and as a rule those th ose who have it are frequent sufferers from throat troubles practically the collar and necktie will be sufficient protection for the throat when the cold is intense turning up the coat collar will aiu be a sufficient additional protection tec tion unless one is riding far in a strong wind when leaving the cold air and entering warm rooms remove the outer wraps at once ladies fail to observe this rule oftener than do men when people have been long enough in warm rooms to become heated they should not leave theland the them mand and at once enter their carriage or a street car car under those conditions they are chilled even by a short ride before attempting to ride they should walk a few blocks una the body is accustomed to the change and circulation is active during prolonged exposure to cold as on long drive hot drinks should ind indulged bulged in for they render the body yet more sensitive to cold A word about foot coverings woolen stockings of course should be worn by all wear now heavy shoes ano and delay to put on overshoes as long lang as possible when once they ar are on keep them in service until next spring car drivers conductors and other men out all day in the cold will be by far more comfortable for table if they discard leather boots and shoes and wear c cloth loth shoes inside their overshoes then their feet will be better ventilated perspire I 1 less and hence k keep beep much warmer wanner bloon bobo ff herald erald |