hildren of a
family from infantile paralysis.

7. That odorless and tasteless water is necessarily free from
harmful germs.

8. That all children should have the children's diseases, and have
them as early as possible.

9. That boils are a benefit to the system by removing impurities
from the blood.

10. That tomatoes cause cancer.

11. That consumption is inherited.

12. That dirt breeds disease.

13. That diseases come up drains.

14. That if a teaspoonful of medicine does you good, a tablespoonful
will do you more good.

15. That instinct teaches a mother how to care for her baby.

16. That low heeled shoes, though suitable for boys and men, cause
broken arches in women and girls.

17. That in one's own case, the rule that everyone needs regular
meals, regular hours of sleep, and daily exercise out of doors,
may be safely violated.

APPENDIX

The New York City Department of Health has kindly permitted us to
include the following circulars of information issued by the Division of
Child Hygiene.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THE CITY OF NEW YORK

INSTRUCTIONS TO PARENTS REGARDING THE CARE OF THE MOUTH AND TEETH.

The physical examination of school children shows that in many instances
the teeth are in a decayed and unhealthy condition.

Decayed teeth cause an unclean mouth. Toothache and disease of the gums
may result.

Neglect of the first teeth is a frequent cause of decay of the second
teeth.

If a child has decayed teeth, it cannot properly chew its food.
Improperly chewed food and an unclean mouth cause bad digestion, and
consequently poor general health.

If a child is not in good health, it cannot keep up with its studies in
school. It is more likely to contract any contagious disease, and it has
not the proper chance to grow into a robust, healthy adult.

If the child's teeth are decayed, it should be taken to a dentist at
once.

The teeth should be brushed after each meal, using a tooth brush and
tooth powder.

The following tooth powder is recommended:

2 oz. powdered precipitated chalk.
1/2 oz. powdered Castile soap,
1 dram powdered orris root.
Thoroughly mix.

This prescription can be filled by any druggist at a cost not to exceed
fifteen cents.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CITY OF NEW YORK

Instructions to Parents Regarding the Care of the Nose

The physical examination