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Terrace Bay News, 13 Oct 1949, p. 4

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Page 4 BEWARE OF COLDS (By Betty Cunningham, R. N, ~ Plant Nurse) Once again the season of colds is upom us, and while there is still no specific remedy to cure 2 cold, there are several precautions which may be teken to prevent colds, We do know that colds are caused by a living disease agent which is present in the nose and throat before the actual cold develops, When resistance of the body is lowered due to over-tiredness, chilling, wet feet, exposure to bad weather or en improper diet, the virus invades the body tissues, and colds and their troublesome gomplications develop, We also know that colds are very catching++...ceasily spread from person to person by coughing and sneezing, That is why it is so important to keep the nose and mouth cow vered with a handkerchief or Kleenex when coughing or sneezing, and to properly dieppse of the Kleenex by burning to prewent further spread, ' We know that colds, if not properly cared for, may lead to more serious sini alle tions, Often a cold that is made light of and not properly treated may develop into a chronic condition.....sinusitis, ear or throat infections, pneumonia, or peers It is important, therefore to start treatment at the first sign of a cold; 1, Drink plenty of fluids,...water, fruit juices, soups etc, Eat lightly. 2» Drink a hot lemonade, take a hot bath, and go to bed immediately. ' 3. If the cold is accompanied by fever and aches and pains, call the doctor, 4, Cover your nose and mouth with. a handkerchief or Kleenex when coughing or sne@gse ing. 5. Blow your nose gently, otherwise you may force the germs into the sinug or mide dle ear and cauge a serious infection, ; To keep from having colds avoid: 1. People with colds...,crowds, theatres, etc, 2, People who cough or sneeze carelessly. ' 3. Drafts, wet feet, wet clothing, 4, Chilling,..,cspecially when the body is wet with perspiration. 5. Avoid poorly balanced diet and over=fatigue. REMEMBER....++eCOUGHS AND SNEEZES SPREAD DISEASES, eevee < O=On0 HERE IS SOMETHING YOU'VE WAITED A YEAR FOR - Within the past Weck or two, it has no doubt o6n brought to your attention, either by press or radio, that the Fourth Series of Canada Savings Bonds will bé available to you very shortly. As EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO SAVE FOR, the hebit of regular saving cannot be stressed too greatly and the easiest way to start that habit is to avail yourself of the Payroll Savings Flan. It is worthy of note that these Bonds are always worth what you: paid for them plus 2a per annum, as they may be cashed at any bank, at any time, should - the need arise, Here is a simple scale just to show you how fast regular saving can aocume mulate: 28 cents per day - $100 in 12 months. 56 cents per day - $200 in 12 months, 84 cents per day - $300 in 12 months. Take a few moments to yourself at home, sit dowti and think this over earefully, ~ consider this opportunity to keep on saving and when you are contacted you will be sure to do the right thing 'by yourself. This is your 4th ' OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP SAVING. ' O-0=0 : FOR SALE' One Thor Automatic Gladiron Ironer - practically new. One first 'eligi Pee - will accept trade-in, Apply 72 Laurier Avenue, o-0=0 rebiaos Bay News" published weekly at Terrace Bay, Ontario, is devoted to the interests of everyone associated with the LongLac Pulp and Paper Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kindly address all communications to: Editor-inechief - F. 0, Soughton,

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