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Feeding the Baby. Improper feeding of infants andl young children is blamed by an emin- ent doctor for the fact that one per- son out of every six is not physically able to do the amount of daily work: that a normal, healthy human being: should do. With this grave charge} resting upon mother-5, it behooves,1 every one with children to learn the: proper thing in feeding, and having, learned it to practice it. Many moth-S ers who know what is right in childe feeding allow themselves to be coaxed: or bullied into giving the child im- proper foods, or allow it to form bad «food habits. If mothers realized that' it is as Wicked to feed a child im- properly as it is to administer slow poison, a large per cent. of the mal- nutrition we see about us would dis- appear. Of course, the ideal food for the infant is the natural food, and lucky are the babies whose mothers have led such sane, well-ordered, restful lives that they can supply mother’s milk for their young. Nothing else, no mat- ter how carefully prepared, will take (the place of mother’s milk, nor'so well lnsures health and life. Out of fifty thousand babies studied those who died under one year of age showed a percentage of one to two for bottle- fed babies, and one to thirteen for breast-fed. Mothers’ milk for the in- fant contains a promise of longer life, too, if one may trust statistics. In a group studied, eighty-five children, breast-fed, were all alive at eleven years of age, while one hundred and nine bottle-fed did not reach the eleventh year. ., To be able to feed her baby the mother must first take care of her- self. She must see to it that she has plenty of fresh air and exercise, but onthe other hand, she must avoid ex- posure and over-work. Her food must be plentiful and easily digested. For this reason she must avoid foods which she knows always “upset her stomac ” and those like sweets which c‘loy the appetite and keep her from eating enough plain, nourishing food. Her daily diet should include fruit and vegetables, green vegetables to be preferred, cereals, meat or fish or eggs, milk, and fat, either cream, but- ?ter, bacon, oil or something similar. 'A bowl of gruel or milk or eggâ€"neg ’just before the mid-morning and mid~ afternoon nursing is helpful. Above all, she must avoid excite- lmen-t and danger. ‘ In feeding anything, animal or hu- . an, regular hours is a prime factor :in success. Schedules vary according [to the physician, but having adopted a schedule which promises success ad- :here to it. Feedin-gs four hours apart lmidnight feeding was dropped. Three- hour intervals are now more generally followed, and the new-born babe has its last feeding at eight o’clock at night. The mother is then insured uninterrupted rest until six o'clock in the morning, when feedings again begin. Occasionally, in the case of small, delicate infants, smaller and more frequent feedings are necessary. In all things the mother must be guided by the reaction of the infant to its food. Common sense in feeding babies is as valuable as in everything else in life, and it must be remembered that even with infant feeding “one man’s meat is another man's pols-on." The main point is to find out what is best for your baby, and having found it, stick to your schedule without re- gard to what some other mother does. If the milk supply is insufficient it may be necessary to supplement it with some other food. But continue nursing so long as the supply lasts, unless illness on the part of the moth- er prevents, or the milk plainly dis- agrees with the baby. A small am- ount of mother’s milk often means the difference between life and death to a baby. Do not give the baby “tastes” of food at the table. For the first six or seven months at least, milk is its only requirement. Home Remedies. When pouring medicine from bot- tles, be sure to turn on the side op- posite the label. This prevents soiling and giving a mussy appearance and also leaves the directions plainâ€"Mrs. E. G. W. If the weight of a hot water bottle is oppressive for an invalid, use hot cloths, preferably cotton, as they reâ€" tain the heat longer than flannel. â€"â€"E. L. C. When using poultices lay in a steamer over boiling water to keep hot.â€"Mrs. L. L. G. To relieve quinsy, put boiling water in a can, add a few drops of pepper- mint oil, invert a funnel over the can, place the month over the funnel and allow steam to go in throatâ€"Mrs. L. L. G. For an obstinate case of hiccoughs, the following will stop the worst cases: Give a tablespoonful of vinegar in which a half teaspoonful of salt has been dissolvedâ€"Mrs. L. M. T. If as much care were used in dress- ing the feet comfortably and attend- ing to their comfort in all ways as we use in regard to other parts of the body, it would add much to our health and happiness. When the feet become hot and painful, take time to remove with the last one at midnight up to the shoes and stockings and bathe the three months of age, were for a time tired feet in cool water until they are followed. After three months the relieved. A spoonful of aqua ammonia BY DR. J. J. Crescent, Toronto. In order that the public may realize the importance of early treatment of cancer the following information is of vital assistance. It is no exaggera- tion to say that, it acted upon, the result would be the saving annually d many hundreds of lives, which at mm: are inevitably lost. Read these carefully and remember them: ( 1) Cancer, in its early and curable stage, gives rise to no pain nor symp- tom of illâ€"health whatever. (2) Nevertheless, in its commonest situations, the signs of it in its early stage are conspicuously manifest. (8) In case of any swelling occur- ring in the breast of a woman after 40 years of age, a medical man should at once be consulted. A large propor- tion of such swelling are cancer. (4) Any bleeding, however trivial, occurring after the change of life means almost invariably cancer, and cancer which is then curable. If neg- lected till pain occurs, it means can- cer which is almost always incurable. (5) Any irregular bleeding occur- ring at the change of life should in- variably be submitted to a doctor's investigation. It is not the natural method of the onset of the change of life, and in a large number of cases means commencing cancer. (6) Any wart or sore occurringl spontaneously on the lower lip in a; man over 45 years of age is almost: certainly cancer If removed at once6 the cure is certain, if neglected the result is inevitably fatal. ‘ (7) Any sore or swelling occurw ring on the tongue or inside the mouth HEALTH EDUCATION Provincial Board of Health, Ontarlo Dr. Middleton will be glad to answer questions on tore through this column. Address him at S % MIDDLETON Public Health mat- padina House. Spadina in a man after 45 years of age, should be submitted to investigation without delay, and the decision at once arrived at by an expert microscopical exam- ination whether it is cancer or not. A very large proportion of such sores or swelling occurring at this time of life are cancer, and if neglected for only a few weeks the~rresult is almost invariably fatal. If removed at once the prospect of cure is good. (8) Any bleeding occurring from the bowel after 45 years of age, com- monly supposed by the public to be “piles,” should be submitted to in- vestigation at once. A large propor- tion of such cases are cancer, which at this stage is perfectly curable. (9) When warts, moles, or other growths on the skin are exposed to constant irritation they should be imâ€"‘ mediater removed. A large number of them, if neglected, terminate in' cancer. (10) Avoid irritation and the tongue and cheeks by broken, jagged teeth, and of the lower lip by clay pipes. Many of these irritations, if neglected, terminate in cancer. Certain predisposing factors in the causation of cancer are now pretty generally accepted. Some of these are: beyond individual control; others,‘ however. such as occupation and hab- its of life (determining a localized; chronic irritation or influmation) and: suspicious growth in connection with' old scars and simple tumors. call for more general recognition among the public in order that preventive mea-l the wo sures and early treatment may be put in operation. added to the water is helpful. Also sprinkle the feet with talcum powder after drying, and put on fresh stock- ingâ€"G. K. L. When the first nausea and gripifig pains which indicate bowel trouble are felt, this simple remedy, repeated at half hour intervals for several doses will often avert it altogether. Take half a teaspoon of Wintergreen ( or oneâ€"fourth teaspoon of peppermint), a quarter of a teaspoon of soda and a little sugar in a quarter of a cup of hot waterâ€"M. N. N. â€"â€"o.‘â€"____. Eventide. The day is past and the. toilers cease, The land grows dim “mid the shad- ows gray, And hearts are glad, brings peace ' At the close of day. Each weary toiler, with linerng pace, As he hem-award turns, with the long day done, Looks to the west, with the light on his face. or the setting sun. for the dark Yet some see not (with their sin-dim- med eyes The promise of rest in the fading light, But the louds loom dark in the angry skies, At the fall of night. And some see only a golden sky, Where the elms their welcoming arms stretch wide To the calling rocks, as they home- ward fly At the eventide. It speaks of peace that comes after strife, Of the rest He sends to the hearts He tried, Of the calm that follows the stormiest life-â€" God's eventide. â€"Lleut.-Col. John McCrae. fibâ€" Puzzling the Twins. James and John are twin brothers and look so much alike that it is a puzzle for their parents and friends to tell which is James and which is John. Is it strange then that the little fel- lows themselves were deceived? They were just learning to talk when the fol- lowing funny incident occurred: One day mother had given John a bath and dressed him in fresh, clean clothes. She was carrying him across the room in her arms, when she happened to pass the big mirror. She stepped up to it to let John see himself looking so fresh and dainty. What do you sup- pose John said to his own sweet re- fletion? He waved his little hand and said, “Hello, James!" For several months after that it was the delight of the family to take one of the twins to the mirror and hear him greet his own reflection as his brother. Ash Not Long But Wide. The portly Irishman waddled into the shop. “What can I do for you, sir?" asked the salesman. “Oi want a motor-car," said the Irishman. “A first-class ottymobile.” “Is it for yourself, sir?" "Sure, ye’re inquisitive, but if ye “Long body, sir?" "Listen to the manf" exclaimed Pat. "Long body? Begorra. no! She's blu'lt like a barrel, some as me? But phwat's that got to do wi‘ it?" must know, 'tis for rue woife.” rst is WARNING , To MASNERS: ANVM s» ' ism _ LIABLE To This love-1y little doll has real hair and eyes that open and shut. She wears a lovely dress and hat, shoes and stockings. She is just 12 inches tall and has jointed legs and arms. Just send us your name and address ,and we wild send you Three Dollars |worth of our lovely embossed Xmas Postcards to sell at ten cents a pack- age. When they are sold, send us , our money and we will send you the lovely Doll. with. all charges prepaid. If you prefer it we will. send you a | School Set. or Flashlight, or Bbuntaln Pen, or Pen Knife, or Mouth Organ, instead of the Doll. Address HOMER - WARREN COMPANY Toronto Dept. 263 i 'CHECKERSâ€"By Heck I The solution of problem No. 2, pub-. lished last week, is as follows: “ED 55 W. B. w. B. 1 32-27 28-32 3 26-23 32â€"27 2 27â€"24 19â€"28 | 4 23â€"32 - Black cannot move, consequently: loscs. ’QADHET Through Its Use Strength and Vigor Was Restored. No. 3â€"Either to move, Black wins.) i I To be tired after exertion is natural. Rest and food restore the body to norâ€" gag/fl; ery/ y / %7/ mal after such fatigue. But to be p \ V 7/; C tired all the time is a symptom of an Z/C % anaemic condition that will not be may / .W/ . I, corrected until the blood is built up. Such an anaemic condition is so gradual in its approach and generally so lacking in acute pains that it is often difficult to persuade the suffer- er to do anything for it. But it is not a condition that corrects itself. If the blood is not enriched the trouble will increase. The nerves will be un- dernourished and neuralglc pains . _ . . will follow. Digestive disturbances Solution of this poswtlon Will appear. often result from thin blood, sleep is next week' disturbed and a general breakdown may occur. Mr. Wilson Johnson, Ninevah, N.S., says: “A few years ago my system was in a badly run down condition. My nerves seemed always on edge, and I found myself so weak that I could hardly do any work. I suffered from headaches and from pains in the back and under the shoulders, and was of- ten so sleepless at night that when morning came I felt as tired as when I went to bed. I was taking medicine all the time, but it was doing me no good. Then I read the testimonial of a. man whose condition had been. similar to mine, and who strongly re- commended Dr. Williams” Pink Pills. I decided to give this medicine a fair trial, and when I had taken six boxes I felt much better. I continued taking the pills until I had taken six more boxes, and I can only say I am glad I did so, as I am now enjoying the best of health, and I advise all men who feel run down to give these pills a good trial.” Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills can be ob- tained from any dealer in medicine, or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Wil- fl%/ one z'% a a pm l «my/x ly/M %l '. iii/r .»> W‘ .a aeaea a}â€"â€"â€"â€"__ Vanishing Vicunas. The llama and alpaca are extensive- ly domesticated in South America. A, relative of theirs, the vlcuna, smaller, in size, is a wild animal, native to the high plateaus of the Andes. The vlcuna has been hunted almost to the point of extermination by the Indians, and before long it is- Likely to become an extinct species. Its» fine silky wool, of a tawny color, is woven into very attractive punches, and rugs made of its skln are much sought as bed coverings. H- French Chemical Industries. French chemical industries show a remarkable development in those ma- terials for which it, like other coun- tries was dependent on Germany be- fore the war. The same is true of Bri- tish industries, especially in the coal- tar products and dyestuffs. SALESMEN We pay weekly and offer steady em- ployment selling our complete and ex- clusive lines of whole-root frmh-dug- toorder trees and plants. Best stock and service. \Ve teach and equip you liams’ Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. free. A money-making opportunity. “65â€"- Luks Brother-5' Nurseries Montreal Aeroplane’s Cargo of Pigs. “’ "*â€" l\Ia.ny strange cargoes are conveyed by air on the Continental services, says an English paper. A few days ago three pigs were carried from the terminus at Croydou to the French capital. They shared the machine with some live fowls. Apparently the porkers had no great fancy for flying for throughout the journey the pilot heard grunts andv squeals above the hum of the engine. Fruit and fresh flowers and live lob- sters are often included among the cargoes of the skyway. Many of the things that travel by air seem dull, prosaic and far removed from the ro- mance of flying. “'ho would think of tinned rabbit or vaseline as he observes a. machine passing gracefully overhead? Few, again, think of a cargo of handbags, shirts, or gold watches. and only the’ minds of the ihirsty turn to cases of rum or whiskey. But such things are carried by aeroplanes every day. ___â€"__9‘ Make Swimming Easy. â€"CORNS Lift Off with Fingers l l i Doesn't hurt a bit! Drop a little W‘Freezone” on an aching corn, in- .stantly that com stops hurting, then .‘shortly you lift it right off with fingers. The inventor of a new buoyant col‘ 'Tmlyg lur claims it will teach a person t0| Your druggist sells a tiny bottle of swim in ten minutes as it allows his .“Freezone” for a few cents, sufficient head to full in a natural position and to remove every hard corn, soft corn, keeps water from his eyes, nose, or corn between the toes, and th: cal- mouth and ears. luses, without soreness or irritat on.