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Show Medicinal Value of Lemons. If the testimony of the Sicilian Citrus Ci-trus chamber Is given duo consideration considera-tion In determining tho status of a lemon It deserves an important place In tho list of first aids. According to tho authority mentioned tho lemon olds nro chlclly medicinal nnd hygienic. hygi-enic. Its Juice Is of vnluo In treat-In treat-In diphtheria nnd gout. For ordinary ordin-ary colds It Is a great specific. It will cure slight wounds und chilblains. Tho Juice of several lemons taken every day will help to cure rheumatism and provide an antidote for diabetes; tho small slices applied to corns will easo tho pain. As a cleansing agent nnd benutt-fler, benutt-fler, the reputation of tho lemon soars still higher. The Julco whitens tho hands, Improves tho complexion, helps. If anything can, to remove freckles. In tho culinary department 11 rnuks with suit nnd sugar In general usefulness, nnd ns a furniture polish Its oil Is beyond reprouch. |