CHAPTER XXIII.. Dietetics.

DIETETICS.

In what thou eatest and drinkest, seek from thence Due nourishment, not gluttonous delight, So mayest thou live, till, like ripe fruit, thou drop Into thy mother’s lap; or be with ease Gathered, not harshly plucked; for death mature.

--MILTON.

DRINKS FOR THE SICK.

LEMONADE.

Juice of half a lemon, one tea-spoon white sugar, one goblet water. Grate into it a little peel if desired.

HOT LEMONADE.

Is made the same way, only using hot water. Is good for colds and biliousness.

ORANGE WHEY.

The juice of one orange to one pint sweet milk. Heat slowly until curds form, strain and cool. Good drink after confinement.

RENNET WHEY.

One quart milk, almost boiling; two table-spoons prepared rennet or a piece of rennet which has been soaked in water. Sugar to taste. Stir the rennet into the milk; let it stand until cool, then strain.

EGG LEMONADE.

White of one egg, one table-spoon pulverized sugar. Juice of one lemon, one goblet water. Beat together. Very grateful in inflammation of lungs, stomach or bowels.

GUM ARABIC WATER.

One tea-spoon gum arabic, one goblet cold water, stand until it dissolves. Flavor with juice of lemon, orange, or any other fruit.

JELLY WATER.

Sour jellies dissolved in water make a pleasant drink for fever patients.

OATMEAL TEA.

Two table-spoons raw oatmeal to one quart cold water, stand two hours in a cool place, then drain off as it is wanted. Nourishing in convalescence, and an unequalled drink for harvesters or moulders.

TOAST WATER.

Toast slowly a thin piece of bread till it is extremely brown and hard, but not black. Put it in a bowl of cold water, and cover tightly. Let it stand an hour before using.

SAGO MILK.

Three table-spoons sago, soaked in a cup of cold water one hour; add three cups boiling milk, sweeten, and flavor to taste. Simmer slowly half hour, eat warm. Tapioca milk is made in the same way.

FLAXSEED LEMONADE.

Two table-spoons of whole flaxseed to a pint of boiling water; let it stand until cool, then strain and add the juice of two lemons and two table-spoons honey. Invaluable for coughs and suppression of urine.

TAMARIND WATER.

One tumbler of tamarinds, one pint cold water. Turn water over tamarinds and let it stand an hour; strain before using. Currant jelly or cranberry jelly can be used similarly.--Mrs. Owens’ Cook Book.

BEEF TEA.

One pound lean beef cut into small pieces, put into a bottle without a drop of water, cover tightly and set in a pot of cold water; heat gradually to a boil, and continue boiling steadily for three or four hours, until the meat is like rags, and the juice all out. Salt to taste.

Beef tea does not afford as much nutrition as people have been taught. It is readily taken up by absorption, and is desirable where a mild stimulant is required. In fevers and inflammations bran or oatmeal gruel furnish much more desirable nutrition.

BEEF TEA A STIMULANT, AND NOT A FOOD.

Notwithstanding it has been repeatedly shown that beef tea is not a food, the laity, and to a considerable extent the profession, are slow to be convinced. That patients fed on beef tea slowly starve is a fact, which the analysis only too conclusively supports, and which is sustained by accurate clinical observation. In the Lancet for October, 1880, p. 562, Mr. G. F. Masterman publishes an analysis, which shows that beef tea has a chemical composition similar to urine. Beef tea, most carefully prepared, says Dr. Neale in the Practitioner (November, 1881), does not contain, including alkaline salts, more than from 1.5 to 2.25 per cent. solid matters, and such matter is mainly composed of urea, kreatin, kreatinin, isolin and decomposed hematin. As a stimulant, beef tea may be, and often is, highly serviceable, but as a means of support during the exhausting drain of a long illness, it does not compare in nutritive value to milk. Dr. Lauder Brunton raises the question whether beef tea, a product of muscular waste, may not under some circumstances be actually poisonous!--Medical News.

RICE GRUEL.

Two table-spoons rice, one quart cold water; steep slowly one hour; strain through a gravy strainer; add a little cream and salt.

GRUEL FROM RICE FLOUR.

Wet one table-spoon flour, stir into boiling water, cook five minutes.

CORN TEA.

Parch common corn until browned through, grind, and pour on boiling water. Drink with or without cream. Excellent for nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

WHEAT, OAT OR BARLEY COFFEE.

Brown the grain thoroughly, and grind. Can be mixed if desirable. Take three table-spoonfuls. Mix with the white of an egg, pour over it one quart of boiling water. When it comes to a boil, set it on the back part of the stove and steep slowly fifteen minutes. A nourishing drink and a good substitute for tea and coffee. When made right is very palatable.

BRAN GRUEL.

Boil for half an hour one pint of bran of white wheat, in three pints of water. Strain through a gravy strainer and add a little salt. This is a good gruel for fevers and inflammations. Makes a good drink by thinning and adding lemon juice.

CORN MEAL GRUEL.

One table-spoon finely sifted corn meal wet in cold water. Have one quart boiling water in a gruel pan, dip a spoonful of this thin cold batter into the water, stir, let it boil up, and then add another spoonful, and so on until the gruel is of the right consistence. Let it boil briskly twenty minutes or more. Salt to taste.

GRAHAM GRUEL.

Make like cornmeal gruel. Can be strained or not, as desired.

OATMEAL GRUEL.

Stir two table-spoons of oatmeal in one quart boiling water. If the meal is coarse, boil one hour and strain through a gravy strainer. Wheatlet gruel prepared in same manner.

MILK PORRIDGE.

One and a half table-spoons flour, wet to a paste, stirred in a quart of boiling milk; add a pinch of salt; can substitute rice flour, oatmeal, arrowroot, corn starch, or the Lockport entire wheat flour.

BAKED MILK.

Put half a gallon of milk in a jar and tie over it writing paper. Let it stand in a moderate oven eight or ten hours. It will be like cream, and is good for consumptives and invalids generally.--Mrs. Owens’ Cook Book.

HOT MILK.

Take nine parts of milk and one part of water, and heat to 110° F. in a milk boiler. Sipping this slowly, the saliva combines with the milk, and this with the added water will prevent coagulation in the stomach; hence will be taken up at once by the absorbents. This is valuable food in morning sickness of pregnancy and for nursing women. It is also good in low fevers and nervous dyspepsia.

The Medical Record, speaking of hot milk as a beverage, says: “Milk heated to much above 100° F. loses for the time a degree of its sweetness and its density. No one who, fatigued by over-exertion of body or mind, has ever experienced the reviving influence of a tumbler of this beverage, heated as hot as it can be sipped, will willingly forego a resort to it because of its having been rendered somewhat less acceptable to the palate. The promptness with which its cordial influence is felt is indeed surprising. Some portion of it seems to be digested and appropriated almost immediately; and many who now fancy they need alcoholic stimulants when exhausted by fatigue, will find in this simple draught an equivalent that shall be abundantly satisfying, and far more enduring in its effects.”

BUTTERMILK.

Buttermilk, when sweet and fresh from the churn, is nutritious and wholesome. It contains about 88 per cent. of water, 4 of nitrogenous food, 3 of sugar, only a trifle of fat, and considerable mineral matter, by some estimated at over 5 per cent. There is also a small amount of lactic acid. As a heat producing food, it is poor. There are many forms of dyspepsia in which it “will set on the stomach” when hardly anything else will. Often in fevers this organ becomes rebellious from the effects of large amounts of medicine, and it is then a serious question how to nourish the patient. In such cases buttermilk is sometimes found to be the best food that can be given.

In diabetes it may be employed as a chief article of diet to great advantage. Corpulent people who will not adopt the bread and fruit regimen and take much exercise, may use buttermilk in preference to milk. It may be put in clean bottles and canned or sealed, as in preserving fruit, and kept for a long time. After a little, one becomes fond of the taste and relishes it. It ought not be allowed to stand till it is bitter before using.--Dr. Holbrook.

BUTTERMILK POP.

Put one quart of buttermilk in the milk boiler. When nearly boiling, add two table-spoons flour which has been rubbed with one tea-spoon of milk. Stir until boiling. Good in nausea and heartburn of pregnancy. Also for nervous dyspepsia. I knew one man that lived on buttermilk pop alone for six months, and cured himself of dyspepsia.

CHICKEN BROTH.

In one quart of water boil the dark meat of half a chicken with a table-spoon of rice or barley; skim off the fat; use as soon as the rice is well done. When taken up, add a few narrow strips of bread toasted--not too brown.

MACARONI SOUP.

Into a quart of boiling water put a handful of macaroni broken into inch pieces. Let it boil an hour, then add two cups of strained stewed tomato, and just before serving pour in half a cup of cream. A delicious soup.

FARINA SOUP.

Add to any kind of soup stock one half cup of farina, the same of cream, or an egg well beaten, and let it cook gently half an hour before serving.

TOMATO SOUP.

Put one pint of canned or fresh tomatoes and one quart of water, in a granite stew pan. When boiling, thicken with three table-spoons of graham flour mixed with cold water. Add one quart milk and stir until it boils, this prevents curdling. Season to taste. Can be made in ten minutes.

PUREE OF SPLIT PEAS.

One cup of split peas. Soak over night. Put on in cold water. Boil two hours slowly. Put through the colander. Heat in the kettle a cup of sweet cream, into which has been stirred two large spoonfuls graham flour, or that of entire wheat, and a pinch of salt. When it thickens, return the peas to the kettle and stir. Then set back.

LEMON JELLY.

Moisten two table-spoons corn starch, stir into one pint boiling water; add the juice of two lemons and one-third cup of sugar. Grate in a little of the rind. Put in moulds to cool.

LEMON GELATINE.

Soak one ounce of gelatine in a quart of water. When dissolved, pour it in a saucepan and let it come to a boil. Add the juice of three lemons, a little grated rind, and one cup of sugar. Strain through a thin cloth, put into moulds, and set on ice to cool.

SAGO JELLY.

Soak five table-spoons sago in half a pint cold water thirty minutes, then add one cup sugar and two table-spoons lemon juice. Pour over three cups boiling water; boil the whole in a farina boiler one hour; pour into moulds; when cold turn out and serve with fruit juice.

SAGO CURRANT JELLY.

Soak in cold water five table-spoons sago one hour; strain off the water, add half pint currant juice (strained); boil slowly fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally, then add half a cup sugar. Pour into moulds; serve the following day without sauce. Cranberries or other acid fruits can be used. Makes a very tempting dish for an invalid.

NUTRINA OR BRAN JELLY.

1st. Go to the mill yourself, and watch the miller while he gives you clean wheat bran.

2d. Have a kettle of boiling soft water on the stove. Sift with one hand, stirring briskly all the while with a paddle or wooden spoon, held in the other, until the mass is about the consistency of a thick gruel. Let this boil slowly two hours. Place a sieve over the top of a pan and pour this gruel in it to drain. When well drained place the pan on the stove and allow it to come to a boil. Mix with cold water a spoonful or so of sifted graham flour, enough to bring the boiling gruel to about the consistency of a smooth gravy, or thick gruel.

Dip into moulds--coffee cups are nice for this--and allow to become cold, when, if right, it will be a trembling, delicate jelly. Perhaps it will be necessary to experiment a little, as the first trial may not be entirely successful, but depend upon it, the outcome is well worth painstaking.

Nutrina accompanied with various sauces makes a welcome dessert. People who use milk or cream would like nutrina with a cream sauce. Nutrina can not be too highly recommended, for it suits so wide a range of conditions.--Dr. M. Augusta Fairchild.

Nutrina contains the phosphates of the grain, hence it is a valuable nerve nutritive. Is especially excellent for nursing mothers and children when first weaned.

CEREALS.

Every table should be abundantly supplied with well-cooked cereals. Cook in a farina or milk boiler. No housekeeper should be without this important utensil. Do not soak cereals in cold water over night. All of them, even rice, are far better to be put to cook in boiling water. This bursts the starch cells at once, and prevents the raw taste and stringy, dark look these preparations frequently have. Should not be stirred while cooking, as it breaks the grains and makes them pasty.

CRACKED OR ROLLED WHEAT.

In two quarts boiling water stir one pint cracked wheat. Half tea-spoon salt. Use a farina boiler or double kettle, and cook three hours without stirring. When done, mould in dishes. Eat hot or cold with fruit sauce or cream and sugar. Excellent in constipation or biliousness. The rolled wheat is preferable. Not being able to procure it ready prepared, one can crack wheat in an ordinary coffee mill.

OATMEAL MUSH.

Coarse oatmeal should be cooked like rolled wheat. If desired warm for breakfast, can be left in a granite or porcelain farina boiler over night, and heated in a few minutes. Do not soak oatmeal over night, nor try to cook it sufficiently in the morning. It must never be stirred while cooking. Fine oatmeal can be made in a mush, like Indian meal, and be ready for the table in twenty minutes.

INDIAN MEAL MUSH.

Take fine meal of northern corn, a little salt; stir slowly in boiling water until as thick as can be stirred easily. Stand it on back of the stove and cook slowly one hour. Is better cooked in a milk boiler.

GRAHAM MUSH.

Stir graham flour in boiling water slowly, until it makes a thick batter. Set on the back part of the stove ten minutes, then beat two minutes and turn into the dish. To be eaten with fruit juice or cream and sugar.

FARINA MUSH.

Stir a half cup of farina slowly into a quart of boiling water; cook fifteen minutes in a milk boiler without stirring; add one-half cup of cream just before removing from the fire. Served with stewed fruit or fruit sauce.

HOMINY.

Mix one cup of hominy with three and a half cups boiling water, a little salt. Cook in farina boiler four hours. Delicious eaten with milk with or without sugar.--Hygienic Cookery.

WHEATLET MUSH.

Use water, or equal parts of milk and water. Salt to taste. Have boiling, foaming, scalding hot, then sprinkle into it from the hand sufficient wheatlet to make a thin pudding.

Keep it boiling hard for five minutes. Then set it back to cook slowly ten minutes longer.

WHEATLET BLANC MANGE.

Pour wheatlet mush into forms and serve cold.

WHEATLET PUDDING.

Break up cooked wheatlet with a fork, add milk enough to make a thin pudding; two eggs, currants and raisins to suit. Brown in a moderate oven.

WHEATLET AND APPLE PUDDING.

Make as cracked wheat pudding, (page 311).

GRANULA.

Take equal parts of graham flour, fine oatmeal and cornmeal, mix to a batter thick enough to cling to the spoon. Bake in thin cakes in a quick oven. When baked, break into pieces and dry out thoroughly in a slow oven until crisp. Then roll with the rolling pin into fine crumbs. Delicious eaten in milk. Many families prepare it from their cold gems, bread and corn bread, thus finding an economical use for “dry bread.”

RICE AND APPLE PUDDING.

One quart boiled rice, three pints tart chopped apples, half cup sugar, put in layers in earthen baking dish, add half cup water, and bake two hours slowly. Raisins, plums or prunelles can be used to flavor if desired. Serve warm or cold, with cream.

RICE AND RAISINS.

Three cups boiling water, one cup sweet milk, one cup rice, half cup raisins. Mix well together. Cook in steamer or farina boiler. Mould and eat warm or cold, with cream or fruit sauce.

RICE SNOW.

One quart sweet milk, five tablespoonfuls rice flour or corn starch, one-half cup sugar, whites of four eggs. Boil the milk, stir in the rice flour moistened, and add the sugar. When cold whip a little at a time into the eggs, after they are well beaten. Mould and serve with cream or fruit sauce.

RICE SNOW BALLS.

Two quarts boiling water, one pint boiling milk, two cups rice; cook two hours in farina boiler without stirring. Mould in small cups, and serve with boiled custard or fruit sauce.

RICE GRIDDLE CAKES.

Two cups boiled rice, one cup sweet milk, two eggs, one cup sifted flour. Bake slowly.

RICE OMELET.

Two cups boiled rice, one cup sweet milk, two eggs. Stir together with egg beater, and put into a hot buttered skillet. Cook slowly ten minutes, stirring frequently.

RICE AND BERRY PUDDING.

Two cups sweet milk, two cups cold rice, samp or barley; two cups blueberries, currants, strawberries, seeded cherries or chopped apples; one-third cup sugar, two eggs--yolks and whites separate. Time, one hour; slow oven. Soften the cold rice (or other grain) with the milk, working out all the lumps; then stir in the yolks and sugar beaten together, and also the well whipped whites. Add the fruit, mixing it in lightly; pour the batter into a dish, set in a dripping pan of boiling water, and bake slowly one hour. Serve cold or lukewarm, with or without a dressing of cream.--Health in the Household.

BROWNED RICE.

Parch or brown rice slowly; steep in milk for two hours. The rice or the milk only is excellent in summer complaint.

RICE CREAM.

Thicken a pint of scalding milk with rice flour to the consistency of cream; sweeten and flavor to taste. Beat the whites of two eggs to a stiff froth, put a half ounce of gelatine to half pint of cold water; when well soaked, place over the fire until the gelatine is dissolved; when cool, beat to a froth with an egg-beater; mix with the egg and milk.

BOILED RICE.

Put two cups of rice to three pints of boiling water, half teaspoon salt. Cook in a farina boiler four hours.

RICE.--JAPANESE METHOD.

Only enough water is poured on the rice to prevent burning. Cover tightly and set over a moderate fire until nearly done. Remove cover to allow moisture to escape. The rice turns out a mass of snow-white separate kernels, each burst open like a mealy potato.--Hygienic Cookery.

It is far less trouble to cover the dish tightly and cook it in a steamer.

BREAD.

Bread is the representative of human food, because wheat, of which it is made, embraces all the elements of nutrition necessary to build up and sustain every part of the system, keeping it in good working condition and preserving it unimpaired to ripe old age. It is the only single article of food upon which man can live after he is weaned, without danger of impoverishing his system.

Bread to serve the best purposes of nutrition should contain all the elements of the grain. White bread that holds a popular place as an article of diet, is greatly deficient in the nitrates or muscle-feeding elements. The gluten of the grain, in which these are found, is removed in the bran. Besides, fermentation of flour is at the expense of the gluten. Consequently to obtain bread that contains all the elements of nutrition in the right proportion, it must be made from the popular graham or Lockport entire wheat flour, and not raised with yeast or chemicals. If raised with yeast, the less number of times it is mixed the better. The most popular unleavened breads are gems, muffins and rolls.

GRAHAM GEMS.

Take three cups of entire wheat flour or graham made from white wheat, two cups of cold water, half cup of milk. A little more wetting may be needed for graham. Omit salt. Heat gem pans very hot on the top of the stove, fill them even full with the batter, place on the grate of a very hot oven. Let them remain ten minutes, then bake thirty minutes on the bottom of the oven. The “acorn” gem pans are essential. These are small, round, deep iron pans. Notice, three things are necessary for good gems: The best white wheat flour, very hot pans and oven, and the “acorn” gem pans. No beating is required. These conditions observed, the gems will be as light as sponge cake. They can be eaten warm or cold, but are best heated over in a quick oven. They make excellent toast and pudding. I was many years in learning to make good gems without yeast or soda. This receipt never fails, even with a “green” cook.

GRAHAM MUFFINS.

Take one pint of new milk, one pint graham or entire wheat flour. Stir together and add one beaten egg. Can be baked in any kind of gem pans or muffin rings. Salt must not be used with any bread that is made light with egg.

UNLEAVENED BREAD.

Mix entire wheat flour with ice cold water, to a stiff dough; knead for four or five minutes; cut in small pieces and roll into cakes size of clothes-pins. Bake on wire pan or toaster in hot oven, leaving room to rise. Very light and sweet. An addition of raisins and hickory nut meats is much enjoyed.--Mrs. Purdy.

OATMEAL AND GRAHAM GEMS.

Mix equal parts of graham and fine Irish oatmeal into a thick batter, with equal parts of milk and water, fill hot gem pans, and bake with a brisk heat. Very sweet and tender.--Dr. Holbrook.

WHITE FLOUR GEMS.

Stir briskly into new milk, or milk and water, sufficient flour to make a batter not too stiff to drop from a spoon--much depends on the consistency; experiment only will decide. Add the whites of two eggs whipped to a stiff froth and beat all together thoroughly. A little cream put in at the last makes the gems more tender. Bake in hot gem pans in a quick oven.

BROWN GEMS.

Mix with water equal quantities of rye and Indian meal, beat it to a cream, perhaps ten or fifteen minutes, bake in thin cakes in flat gem pans.

BEST GRAHAM BISCUITS.

Make as thick a graham mush by stirring the flour into boiling water, as is possible, then take it from the stove to the moulding board, knead into it more graham flour, roll about an inch thick, cut into biscuits, and bake in a hot oven.

LIGHT GRAHAM BISCUITS.

Make the dough of graham yeast bread a trifle stiffer, roll and cut into biscuits. When light, bake thirty minutes.

DELICIOUS CORN BREAD.

One quart corn meal, partly scalded with one pint boiling water. Add to this one pint sweet milk, stir to a smooth batter, dip a large cooking spoonful at a time on your hot griddle in separate cakes, let it stand to get the lower crust well started, then place the griddle in the hot oven, on the top grate, and allow the baking to be finished there. The cake should be a nice brown. About half an hour’s time will be required for baking.--Dr. M. A. Fairchild.

OATMEAL CAKE.

Take one pint of fine oatmeal, and warm water enough to stir up a batter, like griddle cakes. Pour it into a shallow baking pan or griddle, and bake twenty minutes in a hot oven. Or bake in small cakes on the griddle, first putting in a handful of wheat flour and a little more water.

BOSTON BROWN BREAD.

Three cups graham flour, one cup Indian meal, one cup molasses, two cups sweet milk, one cup sour milk, one teaspoon soda. Steam three hours and bake two hours.

GRAHAM BREAD.

Soak half a cake of compressed yeast, stir it into one quart warm water and two quarts graham flour. Put into a deep sheet iron bread pan which has been well greased. When light bake one hour or more. If compressed yeast cannot be obtained, use home-made or baker’s yeast. The dough should be as stiff as can be stirred with a spoon. Make bread from fine flour of the entire wheat the same way, only a trifle stiffer.

YEAST BREAD FROM WHITE FLOUR.

Make a sponge by boiling one pound of potatoes in two quarts of water; stir up a pint of sifted flour as for starch, and pour the boiling water over it, adding the potatoes when well mashed; when cool, add a cup of yeast, or two ounces dried yeast soaked, and a table-spoon of salt. Make this the day previous to baking; it will save labor to do it at the same time you boil potatoes for dinner.

To make the bread, take three quarts sifted flour warmed, and wet with the sponge, adding no more liquid or salt; knead at least half an hour, keeping the dough soft and warm; put it in the baking pans, which are well greased, and when it is light it is ready for the oven. Bake forty minutes. The dough must be soft and thoroughly kneaded.

This method preserves the gluten.

OATMEAL SNAPS.

Mix one cup sweet cream and three table-spoonfuls sugar; add fine oatmeal till stiff; knead slightly; roll to the thickness of an eighth of an inch; cut in shapes; bake crisp in moderate oven.--Hygienic Cookery.

GRAHAM FRUIT CRACKERS.

Two-thirds cup sweet cream; one cup dried currants picked and washed, one-fourth tea-spoonful soda, one-half tea-spoonful cream tartar. Use equal parts graham and white flour to make a very stiff dough. Roll out less than an eighth of an inch in thickness. Cover thickly with the fruit. Lay on another sheet of the dough, pass the rolling pin over it. Cut in shapes; prick deeply; bake in a moderate oven thoroughly.--Hygienic Cookery.

GRAHAM WAFERS.

Take graham flour. Mix with pure cold water. No salt. Knead thoroughly fifteen minutes; roll very thin, about half as thick as soda crackers; cut in two inch squares and bake quickly. These will keep for months in a dry place. It makes them crisp to place them in the oven a few minutes before bringing them to the table. Better if made by a baker, using the cracker machine. These are the best dyspeptic bread made, and are soon relished by all who eat them.

GRAHAM CRACKERS.

Take one part cream to four parts milk, mix with flour, as soft as can be handled; knead twenty minutes; roll very thin; cut square or round, and bake quickly twenty minutes. Handle carefully while hot; pack away when cool in a stone jar.

RICE MUFFINS.

One cup of boiled rice, two eggs, two cups of sweet milk, two cups of flour. Beat well. Bake in gem pans or muffin rings.

BUCKWHEAT CAKES.

One quart of warm water, one quart of buckwheat flour, a cup of bread sponge, one tea-spoon salt. Make over night, or will rise in three or four hours in the daytime. Some batter being left will raise cakes the following day.

Buckwheat contains a large proportion of gluten, and is very desirable for batter cakes. It has been brought into disrepute for two reasons: First, sufficient pains has not been taken to cleanse out the smut of the grain, which is poisonous, producing eruptions, etc. Second, too much butter and syrup are consumed with the cakes, supplying to the system a superabundance of carbon. Substitute honey or fruit sauce to make the cakes relish.

WHEATLET CAKES.

Make like buckwheat cakes. These are delicious, and are destined to become very popular.

GRIDDLE CAKES FROM “SHORTS.”

Shorts, or middlings, are obtained in grinding wheat, between the fine flour and bran. These are rich in gluten, and, prepared in the same way, make cakes equal to buckwheat. Not being able to procure “shorts,” use graham, wheatlet, or entire wheat flour.

RICE GRIDDLE CAKES.

One cup boiled rice, one egg, one cup sweet milk, one cup water, two cups of white flour, entire wheat flour or “shorts.”

CORN GRIDDLE CAKES.

Pour boiling water on a pint of corn meal to make a stiff batter; let it stand over night. In the morning add one cup of graham flour and one cup of sweet milk. If not light, add a tea-spoon of baking powder; except in cold weather, the corn will ferment sufficiently to make it light. Can be baked in gem pans if preferred.

BREAKFAST PATTIES.

Make a thick gruel of equal parts of graham and corn meal. Let it stand over night. Add sifted graham flour, or flour of the entire wheat, until the batter is thicker than for batter cakes. Bake as griddle cakes, giving them plenty of time. If just right, most delicious breakfast cakes.

MILK TOAST.

Heat six slices of graham or entire wheat bread in the oven; toast an even brown over coals. Boil one pint of milk and half a cup of cream. Thicken with one tea-spoon corn-starch; half a tea-spoon salt. Pour over the toast and serve hot.

GEM TOAST.

Split graham gems, toast the same as the bread, and cover with the same dressing. This is the best toast made. Is not harmed by standing.

OYSTER TOAST.

Pour stewed oysters over graham gems or bread toasted. An excellent breakfast dish.

CODFISH TOAST.

Toast graham bread or gems; lay upon a platter and cover with codfish prepared in milk.

TOMATO TOAST.

Stew one quart tomatoes; season with one tablespoon sugar and half a teaspoon salt; pour over graham bread or gems toasted.

EGGS ON TOAST.

Soften brown bread toast with hot water, put on a platter and cover with poached or scrambled eggs.

ASPARAGUS ON TOAST.

Cut the green of one pound of asparagus in one pint hot water. Stew thirty minutes; add half a cup of cream, a little salt, turn over graham toast.

RHUBARB TOAST.

Take one pint water, half a cup of sugar; when boiling, put in two pounds rhubarb cut in small pieces. Stew until done; when cold, pour over a platter of hot toasted graham bread, having a little butter upon it. This is an excellent breakfast dish, and as the toast absorbs the peculiar rhubarb flavor, can be eaten by those who usually dislike it.

Gooseberries, tart apples, peaches and other acid fruits can be prepared in the same way.

NOTE.--Never use white bread for toast when bread of the unbolted or entire wheat flour can be had. The latter never becomes doughy, and is much better flavored, besides being more nutritious.

EGGS AS FOOD.

Eggs, at average prices, are among the cheapest and most nutritious articles of diet. Like milk, an egg is a complete food in itself, as is manifested from the fact that from it a chick draws all the nourishment needed in its development. This is one of the mysteries of nature that the yolk and white of an egg can contain elements capable of producing so many and such varied parts as constitute a living fowl. An egg is easily digested if not damaged in cooking. Indeed, there is no more concentrated and nourishing food than eggs. The albumen, oil and saline matter are, as in milk, in the right proportion for sustaining animal life. Two or three boiled eggs, with the addition of a slice or two of toast, will make a breakfast sufficient for a man and good enough for a king.

BOILED EGGS.

An egg should never be boiled. Immersed in boiling water for a few moments the white part coagulates and becomes hard, and more or less indigestible. If cooked at a temperature of 165° for fifteen or twenty minutes the white part coagulates into a tender, delicate, jelly-like substance, which is not only very digestible but delicious, while at the same time the yolk becomes sufficiently hard. If placed in boiling water and set back for ten minutes it will cook to perfection. A little experience will enable any one to do it successfully.

POACHED EGGS.

In a skillet of salted boiling water, place muffin rings. Drop the egg in them and let them stand ten minutes without boiling. Remove the rings, and the eggs will be nicely moulded and evenly cooked.

EGGS POACHED IN MILK.

Take one cup of milk, half a cup of water, when boiling break in six eggs. Cook slowly and serve on toast. A lady told me she cured herself of nervous headaches by eating an egg every morning cooked in this way. The milk prevents the poisonous effect of the sulphur in the egg, and the nerves get decided nutriment.

SCRAMBLED EGGS.

Beat six eggs and one cup of milk together. Cook in a buttered skillet, stirring occasionally. Take up before it is quite thickened.

STEAMED EGGS.

Break into egg cups and steam ten minutes.

BAKED EGGS.

Put unbroken eggs in one dripping pan and cover with another the same size; bake in a quick oven twenty minutes.

EGG OMELET.

Beat the whites of six eggs separately. Beat the yolks with three table-spoons of milk and one table-spoon of flour; stir the whites in lightly. Cook in a hot buttered skillet. When the edge is cooked, turn over carefully. In two minutes more, double together on a hot platter. Use no salt.

ESCALLOPED EGGS.

Cut light bread in pieces about three inches square and one and a half inches thick; dip in milk, then scoop out about two-thirds of the center. Fill with egg prepared as for omelet, and bake in a quick oven.

RAW OYSTERS.

It is an old theory that a raw oyster digests itself. This is owing to the diastase or glycogen in the liver. A fat oyster is half liver. Cooking destroys this diastase. So also much vinegar and condiments make it slow to assimilate. Alcohol also destroys the diastase. Valuable in nervous dyspepsia, and consequently useful in the early months of pregnancy.

STEWED OYSTERS.

Take one pint of milk, one cup of water, a tea-spoon of salt; when boiling, put in one pint of bulk oysters. Stir occasionally and remove from the stove before it boils. An oyster should not be shriveled in cooking.

BROILED OYSTERS.

Put large oysters on a wire toaster. Hold over hot coals until heated through. Serve on toast moistened with cream. Very grateful in convalescence.

GRAHAM GEM PUDDING.

Take six cold gems, baked the day before, break into small pieces and pour over them a pint of hot water and half cup of sugar; stir in six large tart apples, cut in thin slices. Bake two hours. Other fruits are sometimes used.

CRACKED WHEAT PUDDING.

In a deep two-quart pudding dish put layers of cold, cooked cracked wheat, and tart apples sliced thin, with four table-spoons sugar. Raisins can be added if preferred. Fill the dish, having the wheat last, add cup of cold water. Bake two hours.

FARINA BLANC-MANGE.

Stir into a quart of boiling milk farina enough to make a thin pudding, then set away to cool. Before the farina is quite cold, stir in the yolk of one egg and a little sugar, then add the whites of two eggs whipped to a stiff froth and beat thoroughly. It is more creamy if not made too thick with farina. Serve cold with fruit or jelly.

RICE PUDDING.

One quart new milk, two table-spoons rice, two table-spoons sugar, pinch of salt, one tea-spoon lemon extract, or if preferable, half cup of raisins. Bake three hours in a moderate oven.

For summer it is delicious cold. Better made in a large quantity.

APPLE TAPIOCA PUDDING.

Soak a tea-cup of tapioca in a quart of warm water three hours. Cut in thin slices six tart apples, stir them lightly with the tapioca, add half cup sugar. Bake three hours. To be eaten with whipped cream. Good either warm or cold.

INDIAN FRUIT PUDDING.

One pint cornmeal mush made with water. Add one pint stewed dried apples, peaches or prunes, one half pint water, one cup sugar. Stir ingredients well together. Bake five hours.

ORANGE PUDDING.

Pare and slice five large oranges, removing seeds. Lay in a deep dish and sprinkle with half cup sugar; let them stand two hours. Make a custard of one pint milk, yolks of three eggs, two table-spoons corn-starch. When cool, pour over oranges. Beat the whites with two table-spoons of powdered sugar and place on the top; brown quickly in the oven.

CORN MUSH PUDDING.

One quart milk, one pint corn mush (page 296), two-thirds cup molasses, one tea-spoon cinnamon. Bake four hours.

BAKED INDIAN PUDDING.

Boil one quart of milk, stir in seven table-spoons meal. Take from the stove, add one quart cold milk, one cup molasses, one tea-spoon ground mace. Bake in an earthen pudding dish five hours. Double the recipe makes a better pudding, and it is good cold.

MOTHER’S APPLE PUDDING.

One pint rolled bread crumbs; two pints of tart apples, chopped; one cup seedless raisins, half a cup sugar. Place in layers in an earthen pudding dish; add one cup water; bake slowly two hours. Requires no sauce. Peaches, cherries, plums, etc., can be used in place of apples, and also stewed dried fruits.

HUCKLEBERRY BREAD PUDDING.

Heat one quart milk and pour it over one pint dry graham bread crumbs; cool; add two beaten yolks, three table-spoons sugar, two well-whipped whites. Stir in one pint huckleberries, dredged with flour, bake in a pudding dish, set in a pan of boiling water forty or fifty minutes.--Hygienic Cookery.

PLUM PUDDING.

One cup seedless raisins, one cup currants, one quart chopped apples, one cup sugar, one cup graham flour mixed in a pint of water. Mix all together, and bake five or six hours.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT.

Place alternate layers of hot cooked cracked wheat and strawberries in a deep dish; when cold, turn out on platter; cut in slices and serve with cream and sugar, or strawberry juice. Wet the moulds with cold water before using. This, moulded in small cups, makes a dainty dish for the sick. Wheatlet can be used in the same way.

PIES.

A very palatable pie crust can be made of sweet cream and graham or entire wheat flour. Should be worked soft, made thin, and baked in a hot oven. Eaten the day it is baked. In a dietetic point of view there is little objection to this crust. Any acid fruit can be used for the filling. A crust of fine flour and lard does not make suitable nutriment for sick or well.

PIE FOR DYSPEPTICS.

Four table-spoons of oatmeal, one pint of water; let stand for a few hours, or till the meal is swelled. Then add two large apples, pared and sliced, a little salt, one cup of sugar, one table-spoon flour. Mix all well together and bake in a buttered dish; makes a most delicious pie, which can be eaten with safety by the sick or well.--Dr. Holbrook.

STRAWBERRY PIE.

Place the under crust upon a deep plate, and the upper one--cut just the right size--on a flat tin or sheet iron; prick to prevent blistering, and bake. Fill the deep crust while hot with strawberries, and cover with the flat crust. If the fruit is rather hard, replace in the oven till heated; if quite ripe, the crust will steam sufficiently.

Raspberry and blackberry pie can be made in the same way. The flavor of these delicious berries, when quite ripe, is greatly impaired by cooking; they are also changed to a mass of little else than seeds and juice.--Mrs. Cox’s Hygiene Cook Book.

APPLE PIE CAKE.

Of flour of the entire wheat and cold water, make a batter soft enough to level itself. If shortening is desired, use sweet cream. Fill a deep pie-platter a third full of the batter, sprinkle over a little sugar. Wash, quarter and core tart apples and place as many in the batter (skin side up) as it will hold. Press down and level with a spoon. Over the top sprinkle sugar and bake till brown.--Dr. Holbrook.

CAKE.

Cake is hardly considered a dietetic food. A few recipes, however, are given that experience has proved good, and may be eaten by convalescents or invalids at the seaside or in the mountains.

STRAWBERRY SHORT-CAKE.

Bake a short-cake in three thin layers. Then put strawberries between, having them mashed and sweetened, and on the top layer and all about the side of a dish, put your finest large berries. This needs no sauce.

We also make a simple pudding, which is well cooked cracked wheat, with the whole berries stirred in when done, and put in moulds. To be eaten cold. Rice and corn mushes may be treated in the same way.

But best of all, is strawberries and plain unleavened bread. This exceeds in wholesomeness, and really in gustatory delight, all the ways that man has invented to punish strawberries.--Dr. Fairchild.

The short-cake should be made of cream and graham or entire wheat flour.

GRAHAM CAKE.

One cup sugar, two eggs, half a cup sweet cream, one cup of flour, one tea-spoon of baking powder. Bake in a deep tin. Adding currants and chopped raisins and baking in small cake tins makes a nice children’s cake.

EUREKA SPONGE CAKE.

Four eggs beaten with one and a half cups of sugar, two cups of sifted flour, baking powder and lemon extract, each one tea-spoon. Beat thoroughly together, and add three-fourths cup of boiling water. Is very thin, but makes a delicious and wholesome cake. It is good made from white or graham flour. Makes a nice layer cake by baking it in jelly tins.

CORALINE CAKE.

Half a cup of sweet milk, half a cup of rich cream, one cup of sugar, one egg, two cups graham or entire wheat flour, one tea-spoon baking powder. Bake in two pie tins. When done split open with a sharp knife, and fill in with raspberry or strawberry juice that has been thickened with corn starch or gelatine. By using boiled custard for filling, it will make what cooks call a French pie.

GRAHAM FRUIT ROLL.

To two and a half cups sifted graham flour add three cups sifted white flour. Mix with two cups sweet cream, one teaspoon soda and two of cream tartar. Roll the dough into two oblong sheets about a quarter of an inch thick. Put layers of fruit between and on them, using one cup each of chopped raisins and dried currants. Roll closely, pinching the ends firmly together to secure the fruit. Bake in a moderate oven one hour.--Hygienic Cookery.

HUCKLEBERRY CAKE.

Beat together one-half cup butter and two of sugar. Then add one cup of sweet milk, three of flour and four eggs. One tea-spoon of soda dissolved in a little hot water. Add last one quart ripe berries.

FRUIT SAUCE.

Boil the juice of any acid fruit, adding an equal part of water. To one pint put one table-spoon of sugar and one tea-spoon corn starch. This makes a clear juice about the consistence of syrup, and is very desirable to eat with wheat, mush, gems, griddle cakes and plain puddings. Jellies and jams can be made into fruit sauce by adding four parts of water, and thickening. Will not require sugar. These are valuable sauces for invalids and children. Once learning how delicious they are, persons in health will demand them. In many of the small fruits the seeds are very objectionable. This method of using the fruits obviates that.

PEACHES A LA STRAWBERRY.

Ripe peaches cut in small pieces, with soft, mild eating apples in the proportion of three peaches to one apple, mixed with sugar, and left to stand two or three hours, makes excellent mock strawberries. Kansas Home Cook Book.

BAKED APPLES.

Pare tart apples; core with a corer or small knife. Place them in pans and fill cavities with sugar. Bake in a slow oven until tender. If sweet apples are used, it is better not to pare; sugar not needed.

APPLE SNOW.

Take apples, not very sweet ones, and bake till soft and brown. Then remove the skins and cores; when cool, beat them smooth and fine; add half cup of granulated sugar and the white of one egg. Beat till the mixture will hold on your spoon. Serve with soft custard.--V. Mills.

BAKED PEARS.

Take a stone jar, and fill it with alternate layers of pears (without paring) and a little sugar, until the jar is full, then pour in as much water as the jar will hold. Bake in a moderate oven three hours.--Kansas Home Cook Book.

BAKED PIE-PLANT.

Cut two pounds of pie-plant into a pudding dish, sprinkle over it half a cup of sugar and half a cup of rolled bread crumbs or granula. Add water until the pie-plant is two-thirds covered. Bake in a quick oven, thirty or forty minutes. This method of preparing pie-plant removes the medicinal taste, and makes an acceptable spring dish.

FRUIT BLANC-MANGE.

One quart of juice of strawberries, cherries, grapes or other juicy fruit; one cup water. When boiling, add two table-spoonfuls sugar, and four table-spoonfuls corn-starch wet in cold water; let boil five or six minutes, then mould in small cups. Serve without sauce, or with cream or boiled custard. Lemon juice can be used the same, only requiring more water. This is a very valuable dish for convalescents and pregnant women, where the stomach rejects solid food.

FRUIT ICE.

Apples, pears, quinces, or any fruit grated fine, sweetened to taste, and frozen is delicious. May be taken where there is fever or inflammation.

GRAVY FOR CHILDREN.

Stir a heaping table-spoon of whole wheat flour smoothly in half cup cold milk. When a pint of milk boils, stir the above in slowly; add a half tea-spoon salt. To prevent burning, melt a little butter in the spider before pouring in the milk. It is more nutritious and wholesome than meat gravy.

MACARONI, STEWED.

Cover half pound of macaroni with plenty of boiling water and stew slowly two hours, without stirring. Before taking up, season with salt and cream.

MACARONI, BAKED.

Break in small pieces half a pound of macaroni; mix with a half cup shavings of cheese and a half tea-spoon salt. Put into a baking dish, cover with boiling milk or water, and bake two hours in a moderate oven. If cheese is not relished, use bread-crumbs and cream instead.

CRACKER OMELET.

Break one quart of oyster crackers in small pieces; pour over them one pint of hot milk, with half tea-spoon salt. Stir in three eggs well beaten and put into a hot buttered skillet. Cook slowly ten minutes, stirring frequently.

TOMATOES WITH CORN.

Cook the tomatoes half an hour; then add one-third as much green corn, cut from the ear. Stew slowly for half an hour, stirring occasionally.--Hygienic Cookery.

SCALLOPED TOMATOES.

Place in a pudding dish alternate layers of tomatoes and bread crumbs, or thin slices of toast, letting the topmost layer be tomatoes. Add a little salt. Bake slowly, covered an hour or more; uncover and brown ten minutes.

A FAMILIAR LETTER

TO THE READER FROM THE AUTHOR.

In presenting a revised edition of Tokology, the author takes the liberty of responding to inquiries upon different subjects of vital importance.

“Can a law be given for regulating the sex of offspring?” This is a subject which has elicited much study and discussion among physiologists. Various theories have received the support of investigators.

Dr. Sixt, a German physician, asserts that the right testicle and the right ovary secrete the male principle, and the left the female, and that in coition the sperm is injected from one testicle only. He claims that experiments upon animals prove his theory; that whenever the left testicle is removed, the animal begets males only, and when the right one is wanting, females.

Mrs. Duffey, in mentioning this theory, very shrewdly adds: “He does not, however, tell us what would be the result if the germ and the sperm should proceed, the one from the right ovary and the other from the left testicle.”

The fact also remains that a man who has been deprived of one testicle has become the father of children of both sexes. Also, that a woman having lost one ovary has conceived and brought forth both sons and daughters.

Prof. Thury, of Geneva, gives the following theory: That if impregnation takes place immediately or very soon after menstruation, the child will be a female; but if not till some days later, the child will be a male.

This theory is pretty generally depended upon by stock breeders, who claim that early union after heat produces females, while the late produces males. Yet Darwin affirms that the results of experiments have gone far to disprove Thury’s theory.

Girou, a French scientist, as well as some French and German physiologists, claims that experiments show that if the male is older and stronger than the female, the offspring will be more largely males, and vice versa.

Samuel Hough Terry gives as a tested and proved theory that if the wife is in a higher state of sexual vigor and excitement at the time of conception, boys will be conceived; but if the reverse is true, girls will be the result.

A study of these various theories confirms our doubts as to whether the true law has as yet been discovered. If, as I believe, sex is in the soul, then the sex of offspring must be determined by a law of the soul. So far human knowledge has not arrived in its investigations at sufficient data for understanding that law.

The probabilities are that it will eventually be proven that the parent whose mental forces previous to, and at the time of conception, are most active and vigorous, controls the sex of the child.

Facts proving any of the above theories are solicited.

The desirability and practicability of limiting offspring are the subject of frequent inquiry. Fewer and better children are desired by right minded parents. Many men and women, wise in other things of the world, permit generation as a chance result of copulation, without thought of physical or mental conditions to be transmitted to the child. Coition, the one important act of all others, carrying with it the most vital results, is usually committed for selfish gratification. Many a drunkard owes his life-long appetite for alcohol to the fact that the inception of his life could be traced to a night of dissipation on the part of his father. Physical degeneracy and mental derangements are too often caused by the parents producing offspring while laboring under great mental strain or bodily fatigue. Drunkenness and licentiousness are frequently the heritage of posterity.

Future generations demand that such results be averted by better pre-natal influences. The world is groaning under the curse of chance parenthood. It is due to posterity that procreation be brought under the control of reason and conscience.

It has been feared that a knowledge of means to prevent conception would, if generally diffused, be abused by women; that they would to so great an extent escape motherhood, as to bring about social disaster.

This fear is not well founded. The maternal instinct is inherent and sovereign in woman. Even the pre-natal influences of a murderous intent on the part of parents scarcely ever eradicate it.

With this natural desire for children, we believe few women would abuse the knowledge or privilege of controlling conception. Although women shrink from forced maternity, and from the bearing of children under the great burden of suffering, as well as other adverse conditions, it is rare to find a woman who is not greatly disappointed if she does not, some time in her life, wear the crown of motherhood.

An eminent lady teacher, in talking to her pupils, once said: “The greatest calamity that can befall a woman is never to have a child. The next greatest calamity is to have one only.” From my professional experience I am happy to testify that more women seek to overcome causes of sterility than to obtain knowledge of limiting the size of the family, or means to destroy the embryo. Also, if consultation for the latter purpose is sought, it is usually at the instigation of the husband.

Believing in the rights of unborn children, and in the maternal instinct, I am consequently convinced that no knowledge should be withheld that will secure proper conditions for the best parenthood.

Many of our advanced physiologists and philanthropists teach that the law of continence should be the law to govern married people in the sexual relation. (See page 157.) However, if a woman is not convinced of the truth of this theory, or is practically unable to accord her life to it, we would suggest to her the study of the physiological laws of ovulation.

Conception can take place any time after ovulation until the ovum passes from the uterus. The time of viability is from two to fourteen days. The balance of the month conception cannot ordinarily take place.

Sterile women desiring offspring should seek sexual union soon after the appearance of the menses. Those not desiring offspring should avoid copulation until the ovum has passed the generative tract.

Married people, in normal health, temperate in the sexual relation, desirous of controlling the size of their family, can usually depend upon this law.

Can conception possibly take place after sufficient time has elapsed for the ovum to have left the uterus? Dr. Cowan says: “Sexual excitement hastens the premature ripening and meeting of the germ-cell with the sperm-cell, and impregnation may result, although intercourse occurs only in the specified two weeks’ absence of the egg from the uterus.”

Possibly this may be the case under some circumstances, such as diseased conditions, or after long separation of husband and wife. It is, however, of rare occurrence, where one’s life is governed by moderation, and the act is mutual.

Many of the means used to prevent conception are injurious, and often lay the foundation for a train of physical ailments. Probably no one means is more serious in its results than the practice of withdrawal, or the discharge of the semen externally to the vagina.

The act is incomplete and unnatural, and is followed by results similar to and as disastrous as those consequent upon masturbation. In the male it may result in impotence, in the female in sterility. In both sexes many nervous symptoms are produced, such as headache, defective vision, dyspepsia, insomnia, loss of memory, etc. Very many cases of uterine diseases can be attributed solely to this practice.

The objection to the use of the syringe is that if the sperm has passed into the uterus the fluid cannot reach it. A cold fluid may in some instances produce contractions to throw it off, but cannot be relied upon. Drugs that are used to destroy the germ are usually injurious, and cannot accomplish the purpose beyond the vagina.

A theory has been advanced that conception is under the control of the woman’s will; that by avoiding the last thrill of passion herself, during coition, she can prevent the ovules being displaced to meet the male germs. This is, however, inconsistent with the teaching that ovulation is coincident with menstruation.

By some also a theory called sedular absorption is advanced. In this, intercourse is had without culmination. No discharge is allowed. People practicing this method claim the highest possible enjoyment, no loss of vitality, and perfect control of the fecundating power.

When men and women learn that the procreative function is the highest function of their nature, and consequently that passion instead of dominating their lives should be under the reign of reason, then may we hope for a wiser, happier and purer race of beings. Wiser parenthood and intelligent generation is the surest regeneration.

In answer to inquiries for knowledge upon pre-natal culture, we refer to A. E. Newton’s estimable work upon this subject. At first we were jealous that such a needed work was not written by a woman, but we have become thankful that that man lives whose heart is in sympathy with the needs of the race, and was inspired to give us such words of wisdom. He teaches us that we may take the crude metal, fashion and burnish it into a thing of beauty.

He directs the attention especially to the truth that the father’s responsibility to the child is equal to the mother’s. That his life must be pure, his appetites subservient, and his soul filled with high aspirations. To attain to such a life he must avoid stimulating food and drink, as well as tobacco.

Few realize the ill effects of the latter, especially upon the pregnant woman, the fetus and the infant. In the mother the sick headaches, nausea, and many nervous ailments of pregnancy are directly attributable to the effect of tobacco smoke which she must inhale.

The child in utero and in the cradle, is also poisoned by it. Chorea, paralysis, heart disease, convulsions, and many other maladies are the result of the father’s tobacco habit.

TESTIMONIALS.

Many testimonials have been received from people who have derived benefit from following the teachings of Tokology. By permission a few extracts are taken from letters which are only similar to hundreds received, giving wonderful proof of the efficacy of its teachings. In some families the work is used as a reference book, while others loan it to friends and neighbors, keeping it on its mission of health and happiness. Frequently the writer says: “I would not take $10 for my copy if I could not procure another.”

One writes: “It has been such a comfort to prepare dainty and palatable dishes for an invalid mother from the recipes in dietetics. It is a great gratification to her that she can have even pies and puddings that can do her no possible harm.”

Mrs. W., of Forest City, says: “I have depended on Tokology for knowledge in bringing up my twin babies. Have taken them through attacks of croup and summer complaint, and have never called a doctor.”

Mr. J. C. A., of Henderson, Ky., says: “I have been afflicted twenty-five years with constipation, and rejoice to say I am entirely relieved by following the diet and exercises recommended in Tokology. I wish every one knew the value of these simple measures.”

Mrs. E. J. McElwain, of Michigan, says: “A friend of mine, advanced to the seventh month of pregnancy, bought Tokology. She lived entirely by the instructions contained therein. Last Monday was confined. The child was born before the doctor or any one could get there. She is a true woman, and desires every woman to have the benefit of her experience.” This is only one of many similar testimonials.

Dr. E. M. Hale, of Chicago, says: “I consider Tokology the very best book that can be put into the hands of a girl or young wife.”

MY DEAR DR. STOCKHAM:--I have had three children, and in the delivery of each have suffered comparatively no pain. With the two first the physician was not in the house ten minutes before the birth of the child, while the last was born half an hour before his arrival, although he made all possible haste. I had never heard anything in regard to painless childbirth. I never was strong, and being over thirty before my first child was born, it was a mystery to myself and friends why I should have such easy labors. Several months ago I read Tokology, and then I understood it, for accidentally I have lived according to its teachings. My diet was entirely of fruits and grains. Meats I had a positive dislike for, and never ate them. Lemons I craved, and would eat three or four a day, also all kinds of fruits. Pastries I cared nothing for, living on rice, oatmeal, etc., and the result was, as you teach, a painless child-birth. One of my friends, Mrs. M. H., of Springfield, Ohio, in her first confinement, which was severe and prolonged, came near losing her life, with that of her babe. The cervix and perineum were lacerated, and her confinement was followed by inflammation and prolonged prostration. Her physician said she probably could not again become pregnant; if she did she would surely die. This was five years ago. Last spring she again conceived, and was very despondent, fearing the worst. When I heard of it I sent her Tokology. Hopefully she began following its teachings. She was amply repaid by being safely delivered, comparatively without pain, and having no subsequent illness, in her own language, “feeling so well, it seemed an absurdity to remain in bed.” I have known several others who have followed Tokology, and in each case it has proved equally successful. How I wish that every pregnant woman could have this grand work. I know then that the agony so many women endure would be prevented.

MRS. S. A. GOFF, Lincoln, Kan.

DEAR DOCTOR:--I am astonished at the benefits derived from Tokology. I had the book only a few weeks before confinement; when I procured it my feet were so bloated I could scarcely walk across the room. I followed the advice in the book faithfully, and in a short time got so smart I could do my work with ease. The night before confinement I walked two miles and came home, feeling well. I got up in the morning and gathered up my clothes for washing, but soon found I had other business on hand. At 10 o’clock A. M. I had a nice little daughter; was sick only one hour, and no very hard pain. Always before, my sickness at such times had been long and severe; have lain unconscious for hours. My recovery, too, from previous labors, has been very lingering. This time in five days I was dressed and stood upon my feet; in two weeks was able to take care of my child, and do much besides. No money could buy my book from me. I most cheerfully give my experience for the benefit of others.

MRS. MAGGIE MEAD, Friend, Neb.

TO DOCTOR STOCKHAM, whom I call my best friend:--When about three months advanced in pregnancy I bought Tokology. My health was very poor; I was a constant sufferer. My children had all been weak and puny, and died when from three to six months old. With the last I lost my own health; many said I would not live to have another child. I have followed the directions of Tokology to the letter. From the first my health improved, and I had a comfortable confinement. The contrast to the previous labors was as day is to night. I can truly say I owe my life to Tokology. Could I not get another, I would not take $100 for it. I wish every woman knew the value of the work as I do.

MRS. A. R. STEWART, St. Paul, Minn.

MY DEAR MISS STOCKHAM:--In presenting me your mother’s book, you add another one to your many kind and thoughtful deeds, which will aid me wonderfully in my mission as wife and mother. Tokology contains a wealth of enlightenment calculated to promote all that is pure and noble. You and your mother are truly great philanthropists.

MARIE F. BORNEFELD, Galveston, Tex.

DEAR DR. STOCKHAM:--My delivery was the shortest and easiest I ever had. The Lord was good to me in giving me what I needed. Tokology proved a great blessing, as my health improved all the time. I have a fine little girl, who is perfectly healthy. I can, with good conscience, recommend Tokology. My sister officiated as midwife by the instructions in the book, though previously entirely inexperienced, and did well. How can any one help understanding your plain directions? I feel very grateful that Tokology ever came into my hands. Some of the suggestions are invaluable. Bathing the babe in sweet oil worked like a charm. “Not tying the cord,” of which some were fearful, worked nicely. I thank the Lord for giving you the power to write such a valuable book.

MRS. L. A. SHERMAN, Litchfield, Ill.

MY DEAR MRS. TALBOT:--Your invaluable gift, Tokology, reached me Christmas morning. I was in bed, suffering intensely from uterine disease. I eagerly grasped the book and read as I never did before. Many times I have said that God had shown no consideration for frail, delicate women; that bearing children was a blight to womanhood and a curse to the marriage vow. Why was this? My heart has been in one life-long rebellion. I could not be resigned to the agony endured by wives and mothers. I knew there was something terribly wrong. Tokology has solved the problem for me. You cannot imagine how happy it has made me. Already I begin to feel the joy of returning health. I want all my friends and neighbors to have the book. My parents and sisters must read it. I can never tell what a blessing your gift has bestowed on me and us. I thank you a thousand times.

S. L. PIGGOTT, Shreveport, La.

The following is a P. S. to a business letter from a lawyer:--Mrs. K. wishes me to add that she faithfully followed your instructions in regard to fruit diet and sitz-baths, and owes you very much for good results obtained. The doctor did not reach the house until half an hour after the child was born. She really experienced but one severe pain, while our first child caused her much suffering. We are both grateful for the science you teach.

W. F. K., Huron, Dak.

MY DEAR DOCTOR:--In all previous confinements I had very severe after-pains; when I asked the doctor for something to give relief, he replied unfeelingly that this is nature’s method of restoring the womb to its natural condition, and that our first mother had no medicine for after-pains. Thanks to Tokology, I had no after-pains this time. I followed the fruit and grain diet, often using three lemons a day. I always took a glass of hot lemonade before breakfast. How good of a woman to write these things as you have done for women. Yours truly,

MRS. K. J., Louisville, Ky.

The following is from an experienced physician:

DEAR DOCTOR:--I am glad to add my testimony to the truths of Tokology. I was past thirty-five when I first became pregnant, but by hygienic training before and during pregnancy, I bore three children without suffering. I ate food containing little or no bone-forming material. Every day took plenty of exercise; gardening, walking, gathering fruit, etc. I was careful that my dress caused no restriction about my waist, abdomen or hips, not wearing even one band to an under-garment. I took sitz-baths before retiring, and during the entire pregnancy enjoyed perfect health. Still, on account of my age, I fully expected some suffering in child-birth.

On the morning of the 3d of December I noticed painless contraction of the uterus, recurring regularly every hour, the intervals gradually shortening to twenty minutes, by night. I spent the evening very pleasantly entertaining company, no one suspecting I was in labor. I went to bed and slept until 11 o’clock, when I was awakened by a positive expulsive effort; still no pain. I aroused my husband, asking him to prepare a hot sitz-bath, which was very grateful. He was anxious to call the doctor and nurse, and also to arouse my mother, who was in the house, but I assured him it was too soon. Although I had lived carefully, I fully believed I must suffer, and I begged him to disturb no one until I became sick.

In a few minutes I felt I must arise from the sitz-bath, and quickly knelt beside a chair. The next expulsive effort brought a welcome little stranger. I poured my heart out in gratitude for the knowledge that had brought about such wonderful results. With my own hands I tied the cord and removed the placenta. I fixed myself nicely in bed and enjoyed the washing and dressing of my own darling with true motherly delight. My own mother in an adjoining room knew nothing of the event until all was over. The second day I was out doors, and the third I took a short ride to visit a patient who needed a minor surgical operation.

When my second child was born we had just made the trip by steamer from New York to San Francisco. We had been out to an evening lecture, and were guests at a Water Cure, separated from our baggage. I had slept quietly about an hour, when I became aware that I must arouse my husband to go for one trunk with all possible speed. Although he had to go only a short distance, which he accomplished in haste, the child was born without pain while I was entirely alone. I really felt no need of assistance. With the dear boy who has blessed every hour since his advent, we continued the journey to Santa Cruz the third day of his life, with no bad results.

My third child was born with only half an hour’s painless expulsive effort, and, as usual, I was up and out doors the second day after.

If women could be made to understand what is gained by absolutely dressing the waist free from any pressure or constriction, we could hopefully predict a near millennium of safety and freedom of pain in child-birth. It seems almost hopeless to convince any lady that the bands of her skirts and drawers are any detriment to her in the performance of natural functions. I have known of hundreds of cases where natural conditions have brought about results similar to my own experience.

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I must take from my diary one case, a strong proof of the truths taught in Tokology. Mrs. H., of Philadelphia, in the fifth month of pregnancy placed herself under my care. She was married at thirty-five, and soon became pregnant. At her full term, surgeons discovered deformity of the pelvis, and were forced to perform craniotomy and instrumental delivery. She was told she never could give birth to a living child. Twice subsequently, by eminent surgeons, abortion was produced, in order to save her life. In this last pregnancy she was told that her constitution was so undermined it would be certain death to destroy the fetus, and she had better take her chances by going full term. She came under my care with the expectation of only four months of life, very feeble, and a great sufferer. I was never more determined that any one should have the advantage of the truths of Tokology. I kept her out doors lying on a cot, and had her practice deep breathing and gymnastics. Three times daily she had thorough massage, taking cool sitz-baths frequently. She soon began to take short walks, although when she came she was unable to cross the room alone. Previous to the birth of the child, she could walk with ease a mile before partaking of her breakfast of fresh fruit. Although deformed and apparently a physical wreck, by reliance upon these simple methods only, discarding all drugs, she brought forth a living child with only a few hours of suffering. She has ever since been a proud, healthy, happy mother. May God bless you, dear doctor, in your mission of good health to women. Ever faithfully,

HARRIET H. LARKINS, M. D., Wright, Dickey Co., Dak.

A grateful woman writes:--My reason for wishing to sell Tokology is this: Twice I went down to death, suffering all the agony a woman can suffer and live. For what? Only to receive into my aching arms a piece of lifeless clay.

The last time I was pregnant I stumbled upon Tokology, and followed its teachings. The result is a beautiful living daughter. These are glad tidings of great joy.

MRS. GEO. N. JARVIS, Arapahoe, Neb.

The following letter is from a lady well known in philanthropic work. She says,--I wish to give you the praise and credit of assisting me in obtaining such an easy confinement, and such rest and good health the last three months of pregnancy. I think it was remarkable, in view of my age (forty years), and the length of time (fourteen years) since I had borne a child. I was very poorly the first three months. During my absence at Detroit, where I had been attending the W. C. T. U. Convention, one of your circulars was sent to me. At the urgent solicitation of my family I obtained the book. I am very thankful for it. It has been of untold help to me. From the first it gave me great encouragement.

I took a bath every other night. My food consisted of graham gems, lean meats, cooked fruits and a little hot water and cream. I ate nothing from my noon dinner until morning, and slept much better at night. Women eat too much. If they would only try, they would soon get over that feeling of hunger of which they complain. One thing they should insist upon, and that is to sleep alone for at least the last three months. The last night I slept well, arose in the morning and assisted in preparing the breakfast. After the meal was over, I sent for the nurse and physician, who arrived about nine o’clock. Before eleven o’clock I had a beautiful nine-pound baby.

I had passed through my confinement with such comfort that I could but wish that all mothers might do likewise, and that I could have read your book twenty-five years earlier. It would have saved me great suffering and trouble.

MRS. M. A. LULEY, St. Paul, Minn.

Mrs. Prof. Kinzie, of Emporia, Kansas, writes:

MRS. A. B. STOCKHAM, M. D.:

Dear Madam,--By direction of my physician, I followed the laws of health as given in your valuable book, and feel amply repaid.

Ten years ago, in my first confinement, I suffered forty-eight hours, twenty-four of hard labor, and in this second confinement not even one hour. This was no comparison to the first. My baby (now four months old) is the picture of good health, and I am myself more than ordinarily well.

My diet was of fruit and vegetables, with graham mush for breakfast. I was very regular the last three months with my sitz-baths, taking them just before retiring, and finding them very quieting.

I took a walk every day for the first seven months. After that my only exercise was my housework. I wish that this valuable book could reach all. If anything I have said will help some poor mortal, I shall be very glad to have you use my words.

Occasionally it has been reported to me that women following the teachings of Tokology in pregnancy have failed in securing desired results. Almost invariably in such cases investigation has proven that some of the directions have not been followed. Nearly always the fruit diet has been adopted quite faithfully, and sitz-baths taken as directed. Often no special change has been made in dress, the exercises and the hot bath at confinement have been omitted, and the teachings in Chap. XI. entirely ignored.

These are all equally important with diet and bathing. The millennium for women, so far as health is concerned, would be at hand if they could be convinced of the injurious results of corsets, bands and heavy skirts. These must be discarded. There is no compromise if one desires the physical development so essential to healthy child-bearing.

The stock-raiser would not allow one single girth around a mare in foal that in any way restricted respiration, digestion and circulation, lest the mare or her offspring be injured. In the physical life of woman she is just as amenable to the laws of nature as is the animal.

If a man were to exchange and wear his wife’s clothing, for one month, only he would show more interest that the mother of his child should avoid the deleterious influence of the fashionable dress. The natural and artistic lines of the body must be preserved to insure the noble attributes and capacities of motherhood.

Exercise is especially essential in pregnancy. Those recommended in Tokology increase the capacity of the pelvis and abdomen, develop the muscles to be used in parturition, aid digestion, and equalize circulation.

Many ladies, following faithfully the directions for exercise, have been very lax in regard to diet and baths, and yet brought about remarkable results in having an easy delivery. Several instances have come to my knowledge of ladies who, having taken elocution lessons during pregnancy, and with these lessons a thorough course of gymnastics, have brought about a natural delivery, where labor previously had been prolonged and severe. These were persons who had no knowledge of special baths or fruit diet.

The following interesting letter is from an intelligent lady who is selling Tokology as missionary work:

DEAR DR. STOCKHAM:--Be sure to tell the ladies the importance of exercise during pregnancy. Many are blinded to any measure save the fruit diet. I had Tokology only the last six weeks of pregnancy. Previous to that I had exercised very little. As soon as I read the work I began gymnastics and walking; took sitz-baths to remove any lameness caused. I also went up and down stairs a great deal, following directions in Tokology. To the very last week I continued canvassing for your valuable work. I had painless contractions of the uterus every few moments during the entire day.

After eating my supper and refusing to play croquet, as I had an engagement, I hastened to my room to prepare for the arrival of the little stranger. The contractions began to cause some pain. I made use of the hot sitz-bath, and it gave wonderful relief. I remained in the bath a long time, until I became so sleepy it was necessary to go to bed. I had no hard pain. The expulsive efforts were not as painful as the first contractions, and those I had were in the abdomen. After three bearing-down pains I laid down, and the fourth pain brought the child from the uterus into the world, and without any of that tearing pain usually experienced. All was over at 10:30 o’clock.

This was my third boy. With both of the others I was in labor all night and half of the next day, and took chloroform for hours, the agony was so unbearable. Each time I was so sore and weak afterward I could not move myself in bed. This time I could move right away to any part of the bed; and the next day sat up to eat food three times. I had my nurse only four days, while each time before I could not do without her under three weeks. I was out selling Tokology in less than two weeks, and can assure you, dear Doctor, I never did any work with such a good will as this. It is taking a blessed truth to women. Sincerely your friend,

MRS. G. E. BROWN, Las Animas, Col.

It is probable, if a woman has had inflammation and ulceration of the womb a long time, that she will be unable to bring about conditions to insure a painless labor. This is true, especially, if caustic treatment has been resorted to, resulting in induration. In such a case, a course of hygienic treatment during pregnancy will be valuable, but to restore the parts to their normal conditions may require years of right living.

I must again emphasize the need of continence between husband and wife during pregnancy. A lady physician in Iowa relates many interesting cases where labor was rendered almost painless, simply by the continent life. Her theory is, that the repeated contractions of the vaginal walls and vulva render them unyielding, and consequently there is absolute mechanical obstruction to the passage of the head. The theory is certainly worthy of consideration.

I have long been thoroughly convinced that sexual intercourse during pregnancy is entirely inimical to the best conditions for maternity. The natural repugnance that most women have for the act during fetal growth, ought to cause right-minded people serious thought.

Col. A. B. Meacham, who has spent much time among the Modocs, says: “There is a tradition among them that the Great Spirit blew his breath upon a maiden, and said to her that she should become the mother of the son of the Great Spirit. He forbade her to look upon the face of man until the child was born. To this day no Indian woman of the tribe who is to become a mother, ever looks upon the face of man.”

Is it not possible that here is one potent reason that Indian women have so little suffering in child-birth? May not the intelligent white man learn a lesson of purity, of self-abnegation, as well as of honor to his wife and offspring, from the untutored savage?

We are counseled by eminent physicians, like Acton, Gerrish, Cowan and Winslow, that the continent life gives to the individual the best physical development, the greatest intellectual strength and the highest moral excellence, as well as promotes conditions for the improvement of the race.

Prof. Huxley says: “That man has had a liberal education who has been so trained in youth that his body is the ready servant of his will * * * * and who, no stunted ascetic, is full of life and fire, but whose passions are trained to come to heel by a vigorous will, the servant of a tender conscience.”

Dr. F. H. Gerrish says: “Man’s procreative energy should be to him a sacred trust, to be kept inviolate, and to be used only with the distinct and definite purpose of perpetuating his kind. His children would never be accidents, but begotten intentionally, at a time when both parents are in good physical and mental condition.”

Further, in opposing the prevalent opinion that continence is a cause of disease, he says: “I very much doubt if a member of this association ever had to treat a disease resulting from chaste continence. I would emphasize the adjective, for nothing but harm can come from the excitement dependent on the constant or frequent entertainment of lewd imaginings, even if one abstain altogether from sexual indulgence.”

Rev. N. E. Boyd says: “Men need all their vital force not required in fatherhood, for the performance of the labors, material, mental and moral, whereunto they are called.”

A well-known author testifies: “Beyond doubt, as men now live, continence is almost impossible. They drug themselves with tobacco and excite themselves with wine. They enervate their powers in heated rooms, and read books which arouse lascivious desires. Naturally, sexual passion attacks them, and if it be refused gratification they become fevered and restless, and declare that health demands frequent intercourse, and suffers without. But it is not a physical necessity. Under certain conditions absolute continence is consistent with the highest health during the whole lifetime. To attain this, however, one must live in perfect accordance with hygienic laws; he cannot expect to suppress one vice and yield to another.”

The following wise counsels to fathers is in a pamphlet entitled “The Better Way,” by A. E. Newton: “The matron, when once her organism has entered upon the work of developing a new life, should be left unmolested by intrusion in that department of her being. The work cannot be well performed--it may be woefully defaced or ruined--if the energies of her system are drawn upon by additional demands upon the sexual organism. At all events, the intuition of the mother, when against the practice referred to, should never be violated. To abstain from all intrusive acts is a duty which no father can disregard with impunity.

“The strength of the sexual appetite in men is unquestionably the grand obstacle to the improvement of the race in the manner proposed. But is this strength in all cases purely natural and healthy? Otherwise, no one can rationally urge that its demands should be indulged to their full extent--much less that the personal rights, the health and happiness of the opposite sex, and the welfare of unborn generations, should be sacrificed to its indulgence. * * * Experience has proven that mastery can be attained. A determined will--an earnest, constant aspiration for power from above to overcome, with a careful abstinence from exciting foods, drinks, acts and thoughts, and the use of appropriate means to allay excitement--these, persisted in, will bring the victory in due time.”

William Acton, M. R. C. S., an English physician, eminent in his profession, says: “True continence is complete control over the passions, exercised by one who has felt their power, and who, were it not for his steady will, not only could but would indulge them. * * * Granted, that continence is a trial, a sore trial, a bitter trial, if you will, what, I would ask, is the use or object of a trial but to try, to test, to elicit, strengthen and brace whatever of sterling, whatever of valuable, there is in the thing tried? To yield at once, is this the right way to meet a trial? To lay down one’s arms at the first threatening of conflict, is this a creditable escape from trial, to say no more? Nay, is it safe, when the trial is imposed by the highest possible authority? Our object ought to be to preserve a pure and healthy mind in a pure and healthy body. Judiciously directed, training and exercise of both toward this definite object would, I am sure, in most cases, reduce the difficulty of living a chaste life to the minimum, and indeed render the conflict rather a proud and thankful sense of self-command than an arduous struggle. * * * The man who can command even his thoughts will have an easier task in keeping himself continent than he who cannot. He has great power who, when physical temptations assail him can determinedly apply his mind to other subjects, and employ the whole force of his will in turning away from the danger.”

Carpenter, in a late edition of his work, says to those who urge the wants of nature as an excuse for the illicit gratification of the sexual passion: “Try the effects of close mental application to some ennobling pursuit, in combination with vigorous bodily exercise, before you assert that the appetite is unrestrainable, and act upon that assertion.”

To parents desiring the best interests of offspring, these quotations from men of known scientific and professional reputation are worthy of careful thought. Lives based upon these truths will make motherhood desired, and offspring a blessing.

To secure the best possible conditions for maternity, a lady should never lose sight of the value of congenial, absorbing occupation. There should be no leisure to foster morbid symptoms. Having neither financial need nor desire for following a special vocation, the systematic pursuit of some study, as geology, natural history or botany, will make conditions for satisfactory pre-natal culture.

Who knows but by throwing her whole soul into the search, and thus being carried out of herself by these ennobling pursuits, she may become the mother of a Humboldt, an Agassiz or an Audubon.

A letter lies before me from a lady who had long been a sufferer from chronic diseases. By following the instructions of Tokology since her marriage, and for some months previous to pregnancy, she has overcome most of her troubles. She writes: “I have good news for you. Two months from now I expect to become a mother. The past six months’ life has been a constant joy. I never have had such good health, consequently such good spirits and enjoyment in my work. I am now spending four or five hours a day in study--German and music, and at his earnest request, Latin, with my husband.

“I do my own housework, and with my sewing, social demands and daily walks, am busy every moment, yet, strange to say, I never seemed to have as much leisure as now. We live simply, and, I believe, sensibly, and I try to do the things that are best physically and mentally for me as a mother, and for the little one who is now part of my life.” This lady finds absorbing interest in training classes of young girls for a noble womanhood and motherhood.

So many objects of philanthropic interest now appeal to every woman that there is abundant opportunity to reach out beyond self. In every direction the needs of humanity demand of all who have hitherto been idlers, that they try the blessedness of unselfish endeavor. By responding bravely to these appeals in the days of prospective maternity, the mother will find both present and future reward.

In pregnancy, as in chronic diseases, symptoms are often attributed to imagination. It has been proven that the imagination or belief can create, not only symptoms, but actual disease. Physicians recognize this fact, but are slow to acknowledge the correlative one, that this same imagination or belief is of untold therapeutic value in medical practice.

Dr. Evans says: “As thought and existence are identical, a change of thought must necessarily modify our existence. To think a change in our bodily condition, and not merely to think about it, will determine all the living forces toward that result, as certainly as a stream issuing from a fountain will flow in another direction when we change the direction of its channel.”

For self-healing, one can learn to abstract his thoughts from suffering or from the organ affected, so as not to sense the pain. This is somewhat different from opposing the will power, as is usually understood; indeed, it is rather the opposite. By an introversion of thought, a passive condition is secured and maintained. Evans styles this an “impressible conscious state.”

Understanding the conditions, this state can be attained by any one, and while in it pain and disease, real only in thought, can be removed. In this way one thinks himself out of morbid conditions. One then, really is only to think the opposite of his seeming condition steadily, persistently and honestly, to effect a change.

When a student at Olivet College, Michigan, I heard Professor Hosford lecture upon “Health and Disease.” He asserted that sickness could be induced by working upon the imagination or belief.

In support of this statement he related a case of a dose of flour, supposed to be ipecac, producing the ordinary results of that drug. Four of the fun-loving students determined to test this assertion. In one of their rambles they saw a teamster on his way to procure lumber at a place some miles distant. They resolved to experiment upon him. Awaiting his return, they stationed themselves at considerable distances and accosted him in a friendly manner. Each of them, however, added to his cordial greeting words of dismay at seeing him look so ill.

To the first he stoutly denied any indisposition, but to the second admitted slight indigestion; the third found him looking miserable and suffering from colic. He was persuaded to stop walking beside his team and ride on the lumber. The fourth easily induced him to resign the reins, while the teamster, really ill at last, rode home reclining upon his load, unable for the rest of the day to leave his home.

A curious experiment was tried by noted surgeons upon a condemned criminal. He was made to believe that he was to be bled to death. Stretched upon a table, bound and blindfolded, he awaited the operation. The surgeon, with a sharp instrument, pricked his flesh to simulate the opening of an artery. At once a small fountain, from which water at blood-heat flowed, was opened over the supposed incision; the water flowing freely at first, gradually became less and less copious.

The surgeons and attendants spoke among themselves of his failing powers, of his pallor, of his loss of heat and pulse-beats. They questioned him meanwhile as to these symptoms, which questioning he answered in full faith that his life-blood was indeed passing from him. He grew fainter and more faint, gasped for breath, and finally expired.

If a well person can be made to believe he is ill, yes, and really to die of his affection, as in the case above noted, and also as is often noticed in an epidemic, may not a sick person be led to believe he is well? Sometimes a silent suggestion of friend or physician to this end is more potent than the spoken word. In the former case the thought of the patient unconsciously seconds the thought of the friend, while in the latter, argument and discussion rouse an opposing force.

A pregnant woman, by ignoring her ailments, by abstracting from them her thoughts, by occupying her mind entirely, can bring about wonderful results in overcoming undesired conditions. In following the teachings of Tokology, care must be taken that the mind is not directed to watching for and fostering morbid symptoms.

The mind, the real self, controls all the functions pertaining to life, and its supremacy can be directed toward removing morbid tendencies. One can train the mind to this end. It is merely what is usually termed “getting above one’s self,” or “putting sorrow, grief and pain under one’s feet.” It is simply the conquest of self and sin, as taught in different ways in religion and philosophy. Cheerfully, hopefully bring the soul into harmony with the good in the universe. Where there is light there can be no darkness, where health reigns, disease disappears. Learn to subordinate the body. Encourage all indications of health. By a calm trust and a restful faith in the Divine, sins of the body (disease) as well as sins of the soul may be dethroned, and health and happiness reign supreme.

For the sake of human progress, may every parent lose sight of selfish interest, and strive to the utmost for all conditions that shall favor the highest good of offspring, “for to be well-born is the right of every child.”

AUTHOR’S SPECIAL REQUEST.

The author earnestly solicits every lady who has followed the teachings of Tokology during pregnancy to communicate the result. Her name will be suppressed if desired. For the sake of all suffering women she asks a faithful report upon these points:

What has been your experience in previous labors?

How long before your confinement did you have Tokology?

What hindrances existed to your following the directions strictly?

Did you take all the exercises recommended?

Did you climb stairs and walk daily?

Did you follow any occupation or do housework?

How near did you dress according to instructions?

Did you take the baths prescribed, and which gave the most relief for existing symptoms?

Were hot sitz-baths taken during confinement?

How faithfully was fruit diet followed?

Did you eat meat, pastry or butter?

Did you omit the products of the wheat?

How many meals a day were taken?

Did you live a continent life during the entire nine months?

Give the length and severity of labor, also condition of child at birth, and its subsequent health?

Did you have trouble with the breasts or any post-partum disease?

State length of time and particulars of recovery.

Add other items of interest, also experiences of other persons coming to your knowledge.

GLOSSARY.

Abdominal.--Belonging to the abdomen or belly.

Abnormal.--Unhealthy, unnatural.

Aconite.--Aconitum Napellus. Monk’s-hood.

Accoucheur.--Surgeon in childbirth.

Adipose.--Fatty.

Adjuvant.--Aid.

Alterative.--A mild cathartic.

Amaurosis.--Paralysis of optic nerve.

Amenorrhea.--Suppression of the menses.

Ammonia.--Hartshorn.

Amnion.--The internal membrane containing the waters and fetus.

Amniotic.--Pertaining to amnion.

Anemia.--An impoverished state of blood. Bloodless.

Anodyne.--Soothing pain.

Anteversion.--Bending forward.

Antiperiodic.--A remedy for intermittent affections.

Antiphlogistic.--Counteracting inflammation.

Antiseptic.--Preventing or retarding putrefaction.

Anus.--Circular opening or outlet of the bowels.

Aorta.--The great artery of the heart.

Aperient.--Laxative, mild cathartic.

Aphrodisiac.--To excite sexual desire, or to increase the generative power.

Aphtha.--Thrush. Infants’ sore mouth.

Apis Mellifica.--Honey bee.

Arnica Montana.--Leopard’s bane.

Arsenicum Album.--White arsenic.

Astringent.--Binding, contracting.

Auricle.--Upper chambers of the heart.

Auscultation.--Act of listening to sounds in any part of the body.

Axilla.--Arm pit.

Bacteria.--Infusoria. Microscopical insects.

Belladonna.--Deadly nightshade.

Benzoin.--Balsamic resin from styrax benzoin.

Bronchorrhea.--Increased discharge of mucus from the bronchia.

Bryonia Alba.--White bryony.

Calcarea Carbonica.--Carbonate of lime.

Calenduline.--Mixture of calendula and cosmoline.

Cantharis.--Spanish fly.

Capillaries.--Hair-like vessels for conveying the blood from the arteries to the veins.

Capsules.--Small membranous sacs.

Cardiac.--Belonging to the heart.

Catarrh.--A discharge from mucus surfaces of the body.

Cathartic.--A drug that increases the action of the bowels.

Caul.--The membranes which, not being ruptured, cover the child’s head and face at birth.

Cellular.--Composed of cells.

Cellulitis.--Inflammation of the cellular tissues.

Cervix.--Neck.

Cervix Uteri.--Neck of the womb.

Chamomilla Matricaria.--Wild matricary. Chamomile.

Chorion.--The most external membrane enveloping the fetus.

Cimicifuga Racemosa.--Macrotis. Black cohosh. Black snake root.

Clavicle.--Collar bone.

Climacteric.--A critical period.

Coccyx.--Terminal bone of the spine.

Cohosh.--Black snake root. Squaw root.

Colocynthis.--Bitter cucumber.

Congestion.--Over-fullness of blood-vessels.

Contusion.--A bruise.

Crural.--Belonging to the leg.

Cystitis.--Inflammation of the bladder.

Defecation.--The act of voiding excrement or feces.

Depurition.--Removal of impurities.

Diagnosis.--Scientific determination of diseases.

Diaphragm.--Breathing muscle between chest and abdomen.

Diaphoretic.--A remedy that produces perspiration.

Diluent.--A substance that dilutes or thins liquid.

Diphtheria.--A malignant membranous disease of the throat.

Diphtheritic.--Pertaining to diphtheria.

Diuretic.--Causing increased discharge of urine.

Duodenum.--The first part of the small intestines.

Dystocia.--Difficult and surgical delivery.

Eclat.--Brilliant reputation, distinction, prestige.

Emmenagogue.--Remedy that promotes the menstrual discharge.

Emulsify.--Soften, make milky.

Enciente.--Pregnant.

Enema.--Injection.

Enteritis.--Inflammation of the intestines.

Epidermis.--Outer Skin.

Ergot.--Smut of rye. A poisonous fungus growth.

Etiology.--The science of the causes of disease.

Eustachian valve.--A valve of the heart.

Excoriation.--A chafing or abrasion of the skin.

Excretion.--Anything thrown off from the system.

Excretory.--Throwing off matter.

Exosmosis.--Passage of liquids through membranes outward.

Fallopian Tubes.--Tubes from ovaries to uterus. Oviducts.

Fauces.--The upper part of the throat.

Feces.--Discharge from the bowels. Excrement.

Fecundation.--The act of impregnation. Fertilization.

Fetal.--Pertaining to fetus or child in the womb.

Fetus.--Child in the womb after the fifth month.

Fimbriated.--Fringed, finger-like.

Flatulence.--Gases in the stomach or bowels.

Flex.--Bend.

Fomentation.--Warm or hot application to the body.

Foramen Ovale.--Opening between the auricles of fetal heart.

Friable.--Easily crumbled or broken.

Function.--The office or duty of any organ.

Fundus.--Body.

Ganglia.--Nerve centers.

Ganglionic.--Pertaining to ganglia.

Gangrene.--The first stage of mortification.

Gastritis.--Inflammation of the stomach.

Gelsemium Sempervirens.--Yellow Jessamine.

Gestation.--Period of growth of child in the womb.

Glairy.--Like the white of an egg.

Gravid.--From gravis, heavy. A term applied to the uterus during gestation.

Gustatory.--Pertaining to taste.

Gynecologist.--One who makes a specialty of gynecology.

Gynecology.--The science which treats of female organs.

Hamamelis Virginica.--Witch Hazel.

Hemorrhoids.--Piles. Tumors in and about the anus.

Hydrastis.--Golden seal, yellow root.

Hygiene.--The art of preserving health.

Hyperemia.--Excess of blood in any part.

Ignatia Amara.--St. Ignatius’ bean.

Impaction.--Hardened and packed closely.

Impotence.--Incapable of procreating.

Induration.--Hardening.

Infusoria.--Microscopic insects.

Insomnia.--Sleeplessness.

Integument.--Skin.

Intra-uterine.--Within the uterus.

Introversion.--Turned within.

Ipecacuanha.--Ipecac.

Labia.--The lips of the vagina.

Laxative.--Remedy increasing action of the bowels.

Liquor Amnii.--Secretion in which the fetus floats.

Lobelia Inflata.--Indian tobacco.

Malaise.--Discomfort. Indisposition.

Mammary.--Pertaining to the breast.

Massage.--Manipulation of surface and muscles for remedial purposes.

Maturation.--The formation of pus. The act of maturing.

Meconium.--First feces of infant.

Menopause.--Change of life.

Menorrhagia.--Profuse menstruation.

Menstruation.--Monthly discharge of blood from the uterus.

Mercurius Corrosivus.--Corrosive sublimate.

Mercurius Solubilis.--Black oxide of mercury.

Metritis.--Inflammation of the womb.

Metrorrhagia.--Hemorrhage of the womb.

Miscible.--Capable of being mixed.

Morbific.--Causing disease.

Muco-sanguineous.--Composed of blood and mucus.

Multipara.--Having had several children.

Nux Vomica.--Strychnos. Vomit nut.

Obstetrics.--Tokology. Midwifery.

Os.--Mouth. Used as mouth of womb.

Osmosis.--Transudation of fluids through membrane.

Osseous.--Bony.

Ova.--Plural of egg.

Ovary.--Almond-shaped body in which the ova are developed.

Oviducts.--Tubes which convey the ova from ovaries to uterus.

Ovum.--An egg.

Oxygenation.--The process of combining with oxygen.

Parietes.--Walls of a cavity.

Parturition.--Childbirth.

Pathological.--Morbid, diseased.

Peritoneal.--Pertaining to the peritoneum.

Perineum.--The floor of the pelvis, or space between and including the anus and vulva.

Peristaltic.--The peculiar worm-like movement of the intestines.

Peritoneum.--A membrane lining the walls and organs of the abdomen.

Peritonitis.--Inflammation of lining membrane of bowels.

Pelvic.--Pertaining to the lower part of the abdomen or pelvis.

Phytolacca.--Pokeroot.

Placebo.--A remedy to gratify the patient.

Placenta.--The after-birth.

Placenta Previa.--Placenta presenting before child-birth.

Plethoric.--Full habit. Fleshy.

Podophyllum.--Mandrake. May apple.

Portal circulation.--Venous circulation of blood from the digestive organs to the liver.

Post partum.--Subsequent to childbirth.

Primapara.--Woman who has brought forth her first child.

Prognosis.--Prediction of the termination of a disease.

Prolapsus.--Falling. Protrusion.

Prolapsus ani.--Protrusion of the rectum.

Prolapsus uteri.--Falling of the womb.

Prolification.--Generation of offspring.

Pubes.--External part of the organs of generation covered with hair.

Pubic.--Pertaining to the pubes.

Puerperal.--Belonging to or consequent upon childbirth.

Pulmonary.--Pertaining to the lungs.

Pulsatilla Nigricans.--Wind flower.

Purulent.--Consisting of pus.

Pruritus.--A skin trouble characterized by intense itching.

Pyemia.--Poisoned by absorption of pus.

Radial.--Belonging to the radius, one of the bones of the fore-arm.

Rectum.--Lower portion of intestines.

Renal.--Pertaining to the kidneys.

Retroversion.--Falling backward.

Retroverted.--Bent backward.

Rigor.--Chilliness. Convulsive shuddering.

Sacral.--Pertaining to the sacrum, the large, triangular bone near the end of the spinal column.

Saline.--Salty.

Salivation.--Unnatural flow of saliva.

Sanative.--Health producing.

Sanguineous.--Bloody.

Sanguinaria.--Blood root.

Sanious.--Secretion tinged with blood.

Sciatic.--Pertaining to the hip.

Sebaceous.--Secreting fatty matter.

Sedative.--Quieting. Soothing.

Sedular.--Pertaining to seed.

Sedular absorption.--Absorption of the seed or semen.

Semen.--Secretion of the testes.

Septic.--A substance that promotes putrefaction. Putrid.

Septum.--Partition.

Septicemia.--Poisoning by putrid substances.

Serous membrane.--The lining of cavities which have no external opening.

Seton.--An opening in the flesh made and continued by drawing through a skein of silk or linen thread or horsehair.

Siesta.--A midday nap.

Silicea.--Pure flint.

Sitz-bath.--A bath in a sitting position.

Sphincter muscle.--Circular, contracting muscle.

Sperm.--Seed. Fecundating principle.

Sputa.--Matter coughed up from throat and lungs. Phlegm.

Sterility.--Barrenness.

Stertorious.--Stertorous. Deep. Labored. Snoring.

Stroma.--Connective tissue.

Strumous.--Scrofulous.

Styptic.--An astringent. A substance that arrests hemorrhage.

Synchronous.--Happening at the same time.

Tampon.--A plug to arrest hemorrhage.

Term.--Full time of gestation.

Testes.--Glands which secrete the semen.

Testicle.--Gland that secretes the semen.

Therapia.--Therapeutics. Remedies.

Therapeutic.--The treatment of disease. Curative.

Tissue.--The peculiar structure of a part.

Tokology.--Science of midwifery. From Greek Tokos, childbirth and Logos, discourse.

Toxicological.--Pertaining to poisons.

Trachea.--Windpipe.

Transudation.--The oozing of blood through a membrane.

Tympanitic.--Distension of abdomen. Drum-like.

Umbilical.--Pertaining to the navel.

Umbilicus.--The navel. The place in the abdomen from which the cord is removed.

Urachus.--A ligament that sustains the bladder.

Urinary.--Pertaining to the urine.

Uterus.--Womb.--The organ in which the fetus is developed.

Vagina.--Passage leading from the womb.

Varicose Veins.--Veins permanently dilated, with accumulation of dark-colored blood.

Vascular.--Relating to the bloodvessels.

Vena Cava.--The large vein communicating with the heart.

Venous.--Pertaining to the veins.

Ventricle.--One of the lower chambers of the heart.

Veratrum Album.--White hellebore.

Vernix Caseosa.--Unctuous material found on a new-born babe.

Vesicles.--A small cavity or sac in the human body.

Viable.--Capable of life.

Viability.--Capacity of living.

Villi.--Minute papillary elevations for absorption.

Viscera.--Organs within the cavity of the body.

Vulva.--Outer lips of the vagina.

Zymotic.--Caused by fermentation. A zymotic disease is one caused by bacteria, or some morbific principle, acting like a ferment.

INDEX.

PAGE.

Abortion, 243

Absolute freedom of dress, 335

Accidental experience, 329

After pains, 197

” removed, 333

Agent’s testimony, 336

Alcoholic stimulant, 258

Amenorrhea, 253

Analysis of food, 137

Analysis of milk, 213

Aphtha, 217

Appetite, greedy, 80

” loss of, 81

Artificial human milk, 212

Author’s special request, 351

Bandage, 181

Bates Waist, 103

Bathing in pregnancy, 111

Bath, sitz, 113

” ” hot, 184

” sponge, 112

” thermal, 118

” Turkish, 118

Better way, 343

Biliousness, 46

Bill of fare in pregnancy, 135

Blue baby, 31

Breathing, waist, 141

” instructions for, 142, 143

Burning feet, 85

Cathartic drugs, 57

Caustic treatment, 269

Change of life, 276

Chastity in marriage, 150

Chemiloon, 102

Child bed fever, 199

Childbirth, painless, 17

Children’s rights, 151

Climbing hills, 148

” stairs, 147

Cohosh, 187

Colic of infants, 219

Common sense shoes, 99

Control of sex, 321

Compress, cold, 116

” ” in croup, 117

Conception, 28

Constipation, 51

” causes of, 52

” effects of, 51

” exercise in, 68

” exercises for, 69

” of infants, 222

” treatment of, 58

Contagious diseases, 238

” health, 242

Continence, theory of, 157

” in pregnancy, 159

Convulsions, 240

Corsets, 105

Cramps, 85

Croup, spasmodic, 234

” membranous, 334

Curse of suffering removed, 332

Dentition, 229

Diarrhea in pregnancy, 82

” of infants, 224

Diet in pregnancy, 124

Dietetics, 286

” index, 365

Difficult labor, 183

Diphtheria, 236

Diseases of women, 263

Displacement of the uterus, 273

Divided skirt, 103

Dress and freedom, 104

” errors in, 255, 265

” physiological, 98

” in pregnancy, 98

Duration of pregnancy, 33

Dysentery of infants, 224

Dysmenorrhea, 254

Dyspepsia, 42

Education of respiratory muscles, 139

Eight months child, 36

Embryo, development of, 29

” growth of, 33

Enema, warm or hot, 48

” for sick headache, 78

Eminent testimony, 234, 271.

Entire wheat flour, 61

Equestrian tights, 103

Ergot, 187

” cause of child-bed fever, 201

Errors in dress, 255, 265

Excess of milk, 196

Exercise in constipation, 68

” ” pregnancy, 138

” results from, 340

Exercises in constipation, 69

” ” pregnancy, 144

” for uterine diseases, 267

Excoriation, 218

Excoriated nipples, 194

Experience extraordinary, 133

” Mrs. Rowbotham, 125

” touching, 156

Fallopian tubes, 26

Fashion in deformity, 108

Fetal circulation, 30

” heart-beat, 38

” nutrition, 29, 32

Feticide, 245

Fetus, development of, 35

Fetus, position, 36

Flatulence, 79

Flour of entire wheat, 61

Fomentation, hot, 115

Food, analysis of, 137

” constipating, 67

” laxative, 67

Fowler’s clarion note, 109

Fruit diet for pregnancy, 126

” feast on, 65

Gardening, light, 139

Glossary, 354

Greedy appetite, 80

Habits of cleanliness, 209

Headache, 74

” enema for, 78

” sick, 74

” and tea-drinking, 74

” remedies for, 78

Health contagious, 242

” for all possible, 350

Heart-burn, 78

Hemorrhage, 198

” hot applications for, 198

” uterine, 279

Hemorrhoids, 79

Hot bread, 54

” flashes, 278

” fomentations, 114

” water bottle, 115

” sitz-bath, 184

Hygiene in pregnancy, 90

Hysteria, 274

Impregnation, 28

Indian tradition, 342

Induration, 265

” effects of, 341

Infants, 204

Infants, artificial food, 210

” bathing, 205, 209

Infant clothing, 206

” diseases, 217

” nursing, 210

Inflammation of the bowels, 229

Injections, 48

Insomnia, 87

Insufficient milk, 194

Instruments, 188

Labor, 174

” cohosh in, 187

” difficult, 183

” ergot in, 187

” instrumental, 189

” natural, 174

Law of continence, 157, 324

Law of Ovulation, 324

Lesson for husbands, 155

Leucorrhea, 272

” in pregnancy, 88

Lime and Charcoal, 168

Limiting offspring, 323

Liquor amnii, 31

Lochia, 197

Longevity and lung power, 142

Longings, 82

Loss of appetite, 81

Lucrative work, 96

Lung power, 142

Magnetism, 84

Mammary abscess, 193

” glands, 28

Measles, 239

Meat-fed children, 215

Meddlesome midwifery, 178

Membranes, fetal, 31

Menopause, 276

Menorrhagia, 260

Menstruation, 252

Menstruation, cessation, of, 37

Metrorrhagia, 198

Milk, analysis of, 213

” artificial human, 212

” excess of, 196

” insufficient, 194

” for nursing mothers, 195

Military position, 144

Mind cure, 275, 347

Morning sickness, 44

Mothers overtaxed, 92

Natural remedies, 282

Nausea, 44

Navel, dressing of, 205

” pouching of, 206

Neuralgia, 83

” treatment for, 84

Nutrition of the fetus, 29

Obstetric harness, 177

Offspring, best interests of, 345

Olivet students, 348

Opiates, 220

Ovaries, 25

Oviducts, 26

Ovulation, law of, 324

Pack, wet sheet, 225

” infant, 225

Pains in the side, 86

Painless childbirth, 17

Pathological symptoms, 39

Parturition, 174

” without pain, 17

Peritoneum, 27

Perspiration, profuse, 279

Physicians’ opinions, 19, 271

Piles, 79

Placenta, 30

” adhered, 180

Post partum diseases, 190

” ” treatment, 190

Pouching navel, 206

Pre-natal culture, 327

Pregnancy, diseases of, 42

” dress in, 98

” duration of, 33

” hygiene of, 90

” signs of, 37

” rest in, 169

Princess garment, 102

Prophecy for the future, 97

Pruritus, 89

Puerperal fever, 199

” ” treatment of, 202

” peritonitis, 199

” septicemia, 202

Quickening, 38

Regulating sex of offspring, 321

Removal of placenta, 180

Rest in pregnancy, 169

Rigidity of integument, 87

Rights of children, 151

Rubber nipples, 214

Saliva, excessive secretion, 80

Salt rheum, 122

Satisfactory results, 331

Scarlet fever, 238

Self healing, 275, 281, 349

Septicemia, 202

Siesta, daily, 169

Sitz-bath, 113

” hot, 184

Sleeplessness, 87

Soap suppositories, 223

Social evil, 153

Sponge bath, 112

Stairs, climbing, 147

Stanton, E. C., testimony of, 172

Summer complaint, 225

Swelling of limbs, 86

Table of foods, 67

Tea and sick headache, 74

Temperance worker’s words, 337

Testimonials, 327

Terry’s theory, 322

Thermal bath, 118

Thury’s theory, 322

Tight lacing, 109

Umbilical cord, 31

” ” treatment of, 179

Union undergarments, 101

” ” patterns of, 102

Unwelcome children, 154

Urine, incontinence of, 233

” retention of, 233

Uterus, 26

” inflammation of, 263

” ulceration of, 264

Uterine diseases, 263

” ligaments, 27

Vagina, 27

Ventilation, 163

” in bedrooms, 164

Vocation, value of, 346

Weaning, time for, 215

Wheat, rolled or cracked, 64

Wheatlet, 64

Whooping cough, 240

Wiser parenthood, 326

Worms, 332

INDEX OF DIETETICS.

PAGE.

Apples, baked, 318

Apple pie cake, 315

Apple snow, 318

Apple tapioca pudding, 312

Asparagus on toast, 308

Baked apples, 318

Baked eggs, 310

Baked Indian pudding, 313

Baked macaroni, 319

Baked milk, 290

Baked pears, 318

Baked pie plant, 318

Barley coffee, 289

Beef tea, 288

Blanc-mange, farina, 311

” fruit, 319

” wheatlet, 297

Boiled eggs, 309

Boston brown bread, 303

Bran gruel, 290

” jelly, 294

Bread, 300

” Boston brown, 303

” corn, 303

” graham, 303

” unleavened, 302

” white, with yeast, 304

Breakfast patties, 307

Broiled oysters, 311

Broth, chicken, 292

Brown gems, 302

Browned rice, 299

Buckwheat cakes, 306

Buttermilk, 291

Buttermilk pop, 292

Cake, 315

” apple pie, 315

” coraline, 316

” eureka sponge, 316

” graham, 316

” huckleberry, 317

Cereals, 295

Chicken broth, 292

Cracked wheat, 296

Cracked wheat pudding, 311

Crackers, graham, 305

” ” fruit, 305

Cracker omelet, 320

Codfish toast, 307

Coffee, wheat, oat or barley, 289

Coraline cake, 316

Corn bread, 303

Corn griddle cakes, 306

Corn meal gruel, 290

” mush pudding, 313

” tea, 289

Dessert, strawberry, 314

Drinks for the sick, 286

Eggs as food, 308

” baked, 310

” escalloped, 310

” boiled, 309

Egg lemonade, 287

” omelet, 310

” poached, 309

” ” in milk, 309

” scrambled, 310

” steamed, 310

” on toast, 308

Escalloped eggs, 310

Eureka spongecake, 316

Farina blanc-mange, 311

” mush, 296

” soup, 293

Flaxseed lemonade, 287

Fruit blanc-mange, 319

” ice, 319

” sauce, 317

Gelatine, lemon, 294

Gems, brown, 302

” graham, 301

” oatmeal and graham, 302

” white flour, 302

Gem toast, 307

Graham biscuit, 302

” best light biscuit, 303

” bread, 303

” Cake, 316

” crackers, 305

” fruit crackers, 305

” fruit roll, 317

” gems, 301

” gem pudding, 311

” gruel, 290

” muffins, 301

” mush, 296

” wafers, 305

Granula, 297

Gravy, 319

Griddle cakes, buckwheat, 306

” corn, 306

” rice, 299, 306

” shorts, 306

” wheatlet, 306

Gruel, bran, 290

” corn meal, 290

” graham, 290

” oatmeal, 290

” rice, 289

Gum Arabic water, 287

Hominy, 297

Hot milk, 291

Huckleberry and bread pudding, 313

” cake, 317

Ices, fruit, 319

Indian meal fruit pudding, 312

” mush, 296

Jelly, bran nutrina, 294

” lemon, 292

” sago, 294

” sago currant, 294

” water, 287

Lemonade, 286

” egg, 287

Lemonade, flaxseed, 287

” hot, 286

Lemon gelatine, 294

” jelly, 293

Macaroni, baked, 319

” soup, 293

” stewed, 319

Milk, baked, 290

” hot, 291

” porridge, 290

” toast, 307

Mother’s apple pudding, 313

Muffins, graham, 301

Muffins, rice, 305

Mush, farina, 296

” graham, 296

” Indian meal, 296

” oatmeal, 296

” wheatlet, 297

Nutrina, 294

Oat coffee, 289

Oatmeal cake, 303

” gruel, 290

” and graham gems, 302

” mush, 296

” snaps, 304

” tea, 287

Omelet, cracker, 320

” egg, 310

” rice, 299

Orange pudding, 312

” whey, 286

Oysters, broiled, 311

” raw, 310

” stewed, 311

Oyster toast, 307

Patties, breakfast, 307

Peaches, 317

Pears, baked, 318

Pie-plant, baked, 318

Pies, 314

Pie for dyspeptics, 314

Pie, strawberry, 314

Plum pudding, 313

Poached eggs, 309

” in milk, 309

Porridge, milk, 290

Pudding, apple tapioca, 312

” baked Indian, 313

” corn mush, 313

” cracked wheat, 311

” graham gem, 311

” huckleberry bread, 313

” Indian fruit, 312

” mother’s apple, 313

” orange, 312

” plum, 313

” rice, 312

” ” and apple, 298

” ” ” berry, 299

” wheatlet and apple, 297

Puree of split peas, 293

Raw oysters, 310

Rennet whey, 286

Rhubarb toast, 308

Rice and apple pudding, 298

” ” berry ”, 299

” boiled, 300

” browned, 299

” cream, 299

” griddle cakes, 299, 306

” gruel, 289

” Japanese, 300

” muffins, 305

” omelet, 299

” pudding, 312

” and raisins, 298

” snow, 298

” snowballs, 298

Rolled wheat, 296

Sago, currant jelly, 294

Sago, jelly, 294

” milk, 287

Scalloped tomatoes, 320

Scrambled eggs, 310

Snaps, oatmeal, 304

Soup, farina, 293

” macaroni, 293

” tomato, 293

” pea, 293

Steamed eggs, 310

Stewed macaroni, 319

Stewed oysters, 311

Snowballs, rice, 298

Snow, apple, 318

” rice, 298

Strawberry dessert, 314

” pie, 314

” short-cake, 315

Tamarind water, 288

Tea, beef, 288

” corn, 289

” oatmeal, 287

Toast, asparagus on, 308

” codfish, 307

” eggs on, 308

” gem, 307

” milk, 307

” oyster, 307

” rhubarb, 308

” tomato, 308

Toast water, 287

Tomatoes, scalloped, 320

Tomato soup, 293

” toast, 308

” with corn, 320

Unleavened bread, 302

Wafers, graham, 305

Wheat coffee, 289

” cracked, 296

” rolled, 296

Wheatlet and apple pudding, 297

” blanc-mange, 297

” griddle cakes, 306

” mush, 297

” pudding, 297

Whey, orange, 286

” rennet, 286

White flour bread, 304

” ” gems, 302

Water, gum Arabic, 287

” jelly, 287

” tamarind, 288

” toast, 287

Transcriber’s Notes

Punctuation and spacing errors have been corrected.

In the Table of Contents, “Abcess of the breast” changed to “Abscess of the breast”

Page 25: “apparantly insignificant structure” changed to “apparently insignificant structure”

Page 28: “the utering cavity” changed to “the uterine cavity”

Page 37: “cessation of menstrution” changed to “cessation of menstruation”

Page 38: “action acccompanying” changed to “action accompanying”

Page 48: “benfit of offspring” changed to “benefit of offspring”

Page 49: “in sick hadache” changed to “in sick headache”

Page 56: “induce and agravate” changed to “induce and aggravate”

Page 67: “New Orleans asses” changed to “New Orleans molasses” “Starc” changed to “Starch”

Page 70: “taking this execise” changed to “taking this exercise”

Page 79: “the fellowing day” changed to “the following day” There is missing text between “drink hot water” and “warm water enemas,” in the original as well as other editions.

Page 96: “ abor is life!” changed to “Labor is life!”

Page 102: “the the vest” changed to “the vest”

Page 120: “give give good” changed to “give good”

Page 137: “Carbonnaceous” changed to “Carbonaceous”

Page 140: “constnnt gentle motion” changed to “constant gentle motion”

Page 142: “fatigue or hoarsness” changed to “fatigue or hoarseness”

Page 161: “will cherfully” changed to “will cheerfully”

Page 169: “deficiency of oxgen” changed to “deficiency of oxygen”

Page 176: “comfortable and sanitive” changed to “comfortable and sanative”

Page 180: “Indian pappoose” changed to “Indian papoose”

Page 181: “a banage applied” changed to “a bandage applied”

Page 188: “great restlesness” changed to “great restlessness”

Page 189: “far more freqently” changed to “far more frequently”

Page 214: “earthern or granite” changed to “earthen or granite”

Page 219: “is freqaently born” changed to “is frequently born”

Page 220: “child, once quited” changed to “child, once quieted”

Page 221: “to this practiee” changed to “to this practice”

Page 227: “drink make by steeping” changed to “drink made by steeping”

Page 234: “MEMBRANOUS CROU” changed to “MEMBRANOUS CROUP”

Page 240: “roling of the head” changed to “rolling of the head” “throw of disease” changed to “throw off disease”

Page 241: “enroachments of disease” changed to “encroachments of disease”

Page 245: “The embyro” changed to “The embryo”

Page 254: “enemic condition” changed to “anemic condition” “face palid” changed to “face pallid”

Page 265: “were caustic treatmen” changed to “where caustic treatment”

Page 267: “absorbent cottton” changed to “absorbent cotton”

Page 269: “caustic treatmemt” changed to “caustic treatment”

Page 272: “Leuchorrhea” changed to “Leucorrhea”

Page 295: “various sa ces” changed to “various sauces”

Page 299: “yokes and whites” changed to “yolks and whites”

Page 303: “required for bkaing” changed to “required for baking”

Page 315: “dietic food” changed to “dietetic food”

Page 316: “should be make” changed to “should be made”

Page 321: “FAMILIAR LETTFR” changed to “FAMILIAR LETTER”

Page 324: “the embyro” changed to “the embryo”

Page 334: “the dear oy” changed to “the dear boy”

Page 353: “nystitis” changed to “Cystitis”

Page 358: “Toxocological” changed to “Toxicological” “Unctious material” changed to “Unctuous material”