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PAGE TWO THE GUARDIAN

NOVEMBER 14, 1952

Thai Body Of Yours

By James W. Barton..!ltl.D. 3

ll MORE ABOUT LOVV BACK PAIN- 2.000 CASES

I write often about backaches because so many are thus afflicted and yet so many can be helped if time is taken to consult first the family physician. who, by close questioning, is usiiaily able to help the patient if infection is suspected or refer him to an orthopedic if injury is suspected.

That backache is of importance to the patient and his family can be judged when we learn that the Proceedings of the Staff Meetings of the Mayo Clinic some months ago were devoted wholly to a symp- osium tthe views or opinions of a group interested in the one sub- ject) on backache in which various sections of the Mayo Clinic. led by the section of orthopedic surgery. took part. it is recorded in Post Graduate Medicine by Dr. Morris Flshbein.

A statistical study of 2,000 cases of backache seen during a single year showed that 26 per ccnt were the result of osteoartiiriils tinfl:im- matloii of the bones and Jolntsi. In about two-tliirds of this 26 per cent. the osteoarthritis sermed to be the main factor underlying the back- ache; in the remaining one-third other factors such as nerve root. ir- rltatlon. injuries or disease of the urinary or genital systems iiiay have been I partial cause In about 22 per cent. of the 2.000 cases a protrusion of licinia of an inter- vertebral disc (cushion between two bones of the spine) was suspected

In about 20 pcr cent of the 2,000. cases, the cause of the backache was not determined.

"The patient should be asked- whether the pain in the back fol-i lowed injury or unusual physical! exertion. the cxact location of the! pain, whether the pain 15 always: present or comes an dgocs. whati makes pain worsc. what relievesi the pain, whether the pain is get- ting worse and. significantly, whe- ther a law suit is pcndlng or anti- cipated. Any pain in the back that comes on in acute attacks should make one suspect a cause in the

spine and, most commonly. a pro-I l

truded lntervertebral disc.”

An interesting point brought outi

was that some individuals, with defects of disturbances of bones and joints that. were present at birth. had headache. while others born with the same disturbances or defects were free from backache, As so many patients have ob- lained relief from backache by the use of belts, braces, corsets and ex- ercises without aid of surgery. the Clinic concludes that the use of these belts, braces. corsets and mild exercises is of aid in the treatment of the majority of cases of low back pain due to mild disorders of the lower back part of the spinal col-

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Bvelier English

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I. What is wrong with this sen- tence? "He had no call to talk to me like he did.”

2. What. is the correct pronunc- iation of ”crava.t"'?

3. Which one of these Word! is misspelled? Traipse. trafficking. tranquility. tyranically.

4. what does the word (adjective mean?

5. What is a word beginning with badthat means "playful ban- ter"?

"invalid"

AN SIVERS

I. Say, "He had no reason to talk with me as he did." 2. Pro- nounce kra-vat, first a as in ah un- stressed, second a as in at. accent second syllable. 4. Tranquillity. 4. Not having legal force or strength. (Accent second syllable). ”The judge declared the contract invalid.” 5. Badinage.

, EgHousei'ioid Scrapbook? E; By Robert: Lee CHOCOLATE STAINS

Chocolate or cocoa stains can be removed by covering the stains mill cold water. Then sprnkle a thin laycr of powdered borax over the stain. After about ten minutes. rinse in boiling water. i

The Bed Spring!

If the wire and iron bed springs are rusted apply one or two coats of aluminum palm to them. This Wllii

prevent their deteriorating any further. Ycllowed Linen Linen that has turned yellow

because it has been stored aways can be bleached by letting it soak. in buttermilk for two or three days.

MQmVx- P Morning Smile

l . Nature's Voice 1

Two motorists stopped beside" the road in Vermont to eat lunch: The crows were especially noisy.t prompting a dlscumion as to whe- ther the "caws" which varied so in tone constituted a language. Over the stone wall a farmer was doing some planting, and they ask-I ed his opinion.

"Sure. they talk." he said. had a conversation with one." "You mean to say you can talk crow talk?"

"Nope; crow spoke English. He flapped onto a branch of that elm over there and looked down at me and asked. 'Caw-ri?" I looked up at him and said. 'Nope. Beans! 'Awl, he said. and off he flew."

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Modern Etiquette

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Q. If for some reason - social or business - a. family has had its name legally changed. how should friends and acquaintances be in- formed of this?

A. The quickest and simplest way is to mail out formal announce- ments: Mr. and Mrs. John smith announce that by permission of the court they and their children have taken the family name oi Smith- lngton.

Q. My sorority is holding a dance soon. and we are supposed to bring dates. How do I go about askingf a boy to accompany me? A. Merely say. "My sorority is giving a. dance on the 20th. Johnny. would you like to go with me?”

Q. Should a woman who is stay- ing at a hotel wear a hat into the

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For Tomorrow-

Tl-ll-; day starts off on a high note of promise, with prospect of pul- ting over most. cherished plans with a marked degree of efficiency and worth-while perforinance. But as the hours pass in pleasant de- vclopmcnt of ambitious plans, sud- dciily comes a strained situation like a "bolt from tlic blue.” shat- tering high hopes and scattering plans and experiments into the dis- card. Under such provocative up- set. it is advisable to hold your ground. retain normal complac- ency. and philosophically await the

For the Birthday

Those whose birthday it is may begin theu natal aniilversary on an active, lucrative and comfort- ing level. with keen performance in putting over cherished wishes. Forge ahead under such auspices, plan and push with intelligence and sagaclty. Hold to promising foundations, making desired im- provcments with the collaboration of influential friends and co-part- ners. under firm and wisely estab- lished procedure. Then later may come a whirlwind of commotion and unpredictable crlscs. Sound assets and stability could with- stand this sudden annihilating blow. Such a "bolt from the blue." surprising. baffling, should find thliigs so solidly anchored as to

have little weight or upset. Keep staunch and firm. A child born on this day has

such talents as to withstand the

dining room? A. Yes.

disaster of fickle fate.

BLANKET Oli HUNTING

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Pattern 7167. Crochet It blanket that becomes a bunting when mom ties the ribbons! Cosy! Pretty!

Send Twenty-five Cents in coins for this pattern (stamps cannot be accepted) to ALICE BROOKS De- signs. cxa The Guardian, 60 Front Street West. Toronto, Ontario Please print plainly Name. Address and Pattern Number.

WESTERN BIRD I

The black-and-white magpie seen regularly in western Canada in only an accidental visitor to the

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By" Dorothy Cnnfield CHAITBR THIRTEEN

The Academy opened its doors. Not only was there the crowd of rustic freshmen dissorxed every morning from Eli's buses. and thirty-five new students from out of the state scattered through the four claaus, but there were three new resident. teachers and three part-time teachers.

It seemed to the older teachers that everythfhg was to be Orlan- ized anew. The old stone build- mg, full to the eaves now. gave forth an almost audible humming. The disorder and uncertainties of the first of the term, which usual- iy lasted three or four days. stretched out through the first three or four weeks. full of mis- takes. false starts, failuress, al- though everybody was extended to the limit of his powers.

But those weeks had more in them than failures. They were flushed with promise. For all the reasons in the world Timothy was thankful to have such difficulties in the opening months of the new term, when Susan and Canby still came once in a while to spend an hour or two in Clifford. People said to each other, said to Canby and Susan. ”M3! Profemor I-Iulme's got. his nose to the grind- atone this fall! with all those new students. and the new teachers to look out for. a person canlt hardly get a word out of him. about any- thing but the 'cademy.”

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HowConIliI

By Anne Ashley

Q. How can I make certain that late collars will be a perfect ht after laundering them?

A. The best plan is to haste the collars closely on a piece of white cloth. Then wash in sudsy water. This will prevent their stretching and tearing. Allow to dry. then rip from the cloth. and press with a warm iron.

Q. How can I protect the hair while cleaning and dusting?

A. A rubber bathing cap is ex- celleiit for this purpose. It is also good to wear when working with

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and loveliness in with in h':r Irish siilc roncli to opivn Parllgimom,

tho pciurri iilill l cnliiigcmr-nls of that

dcnouement of some sort of crash.

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that has so endeared Queen Elizabcili II to her people is dis-

lils mind and allghtcd for a merit, looking at him out of alien eyes. the thought that. after all. only a very ford girl. But. he could make noth-

back into whence it had come.

Kemp had been born and brought up became impassable in winter. He consulted Timothy about

gesied with hesitation. of Aunt Lavinia.

hall from his study. breakfast with them.

anything that might leave an odor on the hair when the hands touch it.

Q. How can I prevent the crack-

susan was nice Clif-

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tug of eggs while boiling?

A. Prick each egg that is to be boiled with a pin before placing in the water. and it will not crack.

ng of it and it flew away at once. the unknown country

The back road on which Eli

extra clever at making money. people kept pu!t:ng him in posi- tions whcre his sai-so helped de- cide what pictures should hang lin inuseums, and what subjects should be taught in schools. It's very bad for a person's character we-rms one or Aunt I-av!-ni-'5 2?. 3i.:5"ii”Z'f.l;.Ff5ii?.i..iifi;E'.iT'”i

get- lng a lodging. Timothy had sug- on account his Si9Cpln)z in he slant-ceillnged room across the and having

ph. it iizis tnkwi by United Prcss plioiogiuplicr Ciinrirs .!.im;-5 1),-,w. V 1 Prime Miiiislcr Winston Churchill ii” ifiiflllil-'lll!”Kl the lniicd Press in London and said: "Please send! lilt7nd'3i'iLli photograph of the queen." 'li

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Neurotic Mother

Resents SiepfaH'ier's Attempts To Correct Her Two-Year-Old

DEAR MISS DIX: A f ' vs ..- . . rt two-.vetir-old datiicliter. I-Sdi: Tenth; av-in I mdlnm A dnnrmo ium

tlm. t I . - - ' . h3h.V HINT Irczit her as I would niv eiiii-t'i”nzIioix::i'::i'fliiir Iflmo me to resent pp '- 'g I .. 3 VIC S('Pi'TIS

5") H13 1 do to cotictt the kiilifi. Bcing so small. the br'ib)' Tlfliuf-1113' needs watching. as elm vols into 9w'rymi"3- i"('llif'”"I1 iiliilfls that could iiijiiro iicizi BY HOW the child has ilPt'0lIl(' auaro of lilo i'll'i iiliii her mother uill ziiwivis t.ikc iicr purl, :IlI'i scicams wlicncvt-r I come ncar hcr.

J. N. J. ANSWER: Since IOU have assumcri the role

of father in-supporting your wife's citllil, you arc. iertuinly cniillcd to sliarc in hcr iiphrini.:in,-1. Your

wife is app;ircntl,v on tho nciirotlc sidc. which is not surprising consitlr-rim: the difficult time 5)"; had after her first husband's dcscriion. It may "ark. Nun" take a while for her to straighten out. In the

meantime. Ilsuggest sherconsult a doctor and fol-

rpr - low his advice f:iitl1fully., If SilP l'(illiil'1ilf'S inter-

ing with your attempts to corrcct the child. thrrv will he nnniher

nerxous case in the family. A ix-all-zidlustcd child is ihc product of

a harmonious home and. at the rate your wife is progressing. there wont be much harmony in yours.

NASAL VOICE A HANDICAP

DEAR MISS DIX: In the inst few months I have hommri awarc

pf an excessive nasal sound in my voice. Perhaps this has existed

mill?!" lhan I T931128. but I would like very much to correct. the defect. '

RE.

ANSWER: First. consult a nose and throat specialist. If you feel

unable to see one privately, go to the clinic of the eye. ear, nose and throat hospital in your city. Second. attend a speech class. One can P-13'l1.'v' be located through the classified page: of your telephone book. the local Y. W. (.. A.. or the Adult Education Dcparimcnt of your public school system.

DEAR MISS DIX: I work in an office with several other girls and one man. The man seems to have plenty of time on his hands and wanders around visillng here and there. I have my own office and he spends most. of his time sitting there talking to me whether I am busy or not. What can I do to discourage lilm tactfully?

TRAPPED

ANSWER: Someone in authority should certainly be able to find work for the wanderer. Unless. of course. he's the boss him- self. in which case there is nothing to do but put. tip with him. I certainly admire your bright orange writing paper.

DEAR MISS DIX: It has always been our family custom that both the bride's and groom: family share equally in the expense of their wedding. My fiance argue: that most-people believe it proper for the bride's family to take care of the expenses. My parents are dead set on this ififty-fifty" proposition and I hate to offend them by bringing up the point. t

JUST ENGAGED

ANSWER: Your fiance iii absolutely correct. All the expenses of the wedding itself, with the exception of It few minor items. de- volve upon the bride's family, according to custom generally accepted in this country.

I I am 17 and want to invite A boy to a party my brother is having. I've known the boy for some time, but have been out with him onlyionce. Would it be all rlgght to cell and invite him? I've had failure: before when I've asked boy: to go to such things. so I'm a bit shy about this occasion.

DEAR MISS DIX:

PUZZLED

ANSWER: Do ask the boy. Hell probably be delighted to come. Don't be discouraged by your past failures; they happen to everyone.

DEAR MISS DIX: I am 20 years of age and have been going steady with a boy of the same age, religion and cultural background. I have had many boy friends before but they came and went. mean- ing nothing to me. Then two years ago Greg came along. and I was sure as could be that he was-and ll-the only one. My par-

explosions. various ways to break) thxe liievri i0;musmgh.g -.1 her. or to forewarn El o i-ca ers , , ', , . .

Public dmmnd Eahead But in me end. .inh3 hus.ne:s is so different from ibrought h.s new irase in he said only. "Hello Ell-oh

. 1,. . . . 0 E I remember. This was the day you juse M ms bmms jug an : l:f';fi:ptfh;;”if;”E,. Kemp. ...h.,-s.,E:lextract fl'0fll the people who cant I inlng the new student bus servlrep

V He's going to use that extra room on the third floor this winter."

Timothy mougm Orlwonder ivhi -" Timothy went on really do wonder Ehieverytliing else modern men do? llvhy should the man with a gift tfor biisiness he the only human the can

when pastcboard stilt- the front door.

through for he

3e5:iivho expects to get paid

And. "Aunt

along without it?" Mr. I-lulmc, he can't get just so murh-compcth

I - e s h. ' ." Apparciitly this Ofiilanriil inttroglmsllw ihemige Em? t::1(;x"Wry simple ducim” has me best: 10 is italic in short words. about com- 5''””3513' ?'55”.Hed huilscnia v(:s!"lCilll(i11 coniparcd to co-Ollemtinn. 5'3i"1ed dmin Mm ”eM"”S'A few days later at breakfast Ell bind” the samf ".o”r': isairl. ”Sa.v, Professor I-lulme. you! know that idea of yours about not!

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December lirouahl a Weller M juet gemng an the p V p .. profit there is ,:;11nli. 1:9 i1(;ilc1;s'i:g”Vl:hCi:gi::m;,:';gi hr voursclf is a good business e mo I c . t - r .. . s plan? 099” 51” buies Cfwldl 2””, igtegi "It's not exactly my idea. Ell. up meh 5”” back h 15' I)” at” me It's pretty comnion, iioivtidays." im. hi” pasbengeridbe (N ds Wm! Timothy had not meant to drive Junction of the s. e roa . when

.ovcr the mountain to Drllry. m9Hh1?'hW”'S' h. he slid down the ion: straight tic-

.E” G" M5 im-V tn. bed in f5 soon! from thc top of The Wall third-s'.oi;i room. licsiiatcddoiice in mm mp Dwry mum and went 3 while as he passed mgr Trim m vlpzist tho niarkcr showing that. "19 Smdy "rid "em 1"' 1 mm Hi i still had no intention of stopping

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looked up wclcomin81.Vi End 55” H mm .

"HEW " Chm" Eh"? In Hie msgi But he tool: hs foot from the iiiegks mg” Chat VH5, Pk”: amt accrlcrator am! slowed the cur. mftmi B” i” Eh glfii .u”e lk d lock.r.: ir. in s.dc to side, at one the h0”5e' M 5"'T'e”me”' is zsiwhlrc claphoart! iiousc attcr Mini” ms hf?” fmmmalcfi km ,.nnothrr. He knew llniv what had for 5”"”5' Mr: H”1me' "W" "U ' broutzht him there. A longing to

those extra bus trips a day- well, see Sign that was

, . dcs t-ration sir. !her're tun.ng out pretty l193i"WllPlI he came to a h0llSf!pWiih

One afternoon in January. Timo- mp engine and Km mm

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ly velvet. I bet a regular bus line Wt r b WW t i X , ma or ,;g;; .15.”. :l..".:...”?.:.":::: ;:::.... Mme if,0”1d make mm)" a half rcbulit clilniiicy. hc slipped m”"e3" his clutch. set h-.s brake, stoppedi