HOW TO MAKE A FILTER.

For drinking, and for all ordinary purposes, it is of the greatest importance that water should be as pure as possible. When water which is nearly soft, and wholly free from organic impurities, cannot be obtained from wells or springs, filtered rain water should be employed. A very useful filter can be easily and cheaply constructed in the following manner:—

Make a hole low down in the side, or in the bottom, of a large earthen jar or flower-pot. Place in the bottom of the vessel a few clean stones about the size of eggs. Fill the jar to within two or three inches of the top with equal parts of fine, clean gravel and pulverized charcoal. Cover the jar with a clean, white cloth, securing the edges by a string drawn about the top. The center of the cloth cover should be allowed to hang down into the vessel so as to form a hollow into which the water may be poured, the cloth serving as a strainer to remove the coarser dirt. The cloth should be frequently cleansed, and the gravel and charcoal should be renewed at least once a year.

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Health and Diseases of Woman.

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An Essay on Tobacco-Using.

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A criticism of the fashionable modes of ladies’ dress, pointing out the numerous evils arising therefrom, and the proper remedy. The subject is treated candidly, and the writer admits the possibility of a commendable reform in dress which will not expose the wearer to ridicule on account of its peculiarities. Every lady ought to read it and profit by its suggestions. 10 cents.

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Dress Reform Patterns.

The following patterns are finely adapted to meeting the requirements of healthful clothing. No woman should be without them. They can be adapted to children as well as adults.

No. 1. A flannel undergarment to be worn next to the skin. It covers the whole body from neck to wrists and ankles. Price, 50 cts.

No. 2. A garment combining chemise and drawers, arranged with buttons so as to support the skirts and stockings from the shoulders. To be worn next to the preceding garment in cold weather. Price, 50 cts.

No. 3. This garment combines chemise and drawers, and also supplies the place of the corset so efficiently that those who have been accustomed to wearing the latter article are happy to dispense with it after a single trial of this dress. It is cut to fit the bust perfectly, thus affording all desirable support. Price, with cloth model, 75 cts.

No. 4. Gabrielle Dress. This may be made either long or short to suit the taste of the wearer. When worn with pants it should be from six to nine inches from the floor. Those who do not wish to adopt the pants may wear the dress two or three inches from the floor with dress drawers and leggins. Price, 50 cts.

We can also furnish patterns for skirts, pants for short dress, and dress drawers with leggins, at 25 cts. each.

Those who wish to secure a good fit should send the following measurements:—

1. Bust measure, number of inches. 2. Under bust measure. 3. Waist measure. 4. Length of waist under arm. 5. Hips, three inches below the waist, 6. Width of back across shoulders. 7. Length of drawers from waist down. 8. Length of back from neck to waist. 9. Length of sleeve inside. 10. Length of sleeve outside. 11. Length of shoulder. 12. Around neck. 13. Around arm-size (high up).

When desired, garments will be made at as reasonable rates as possible, and sent by express. The patterns will be sent, post-paid, on receipt of the prices marked. We employ an experienced dress-maker to cut patterns and make garments, so that all may feel sure of obtaining a good fit if proper measures are sent. We hope that our friends will not fail to avail themselves of this opportunity for obtaining just what they need for their health, comfort, and convenience.

Garment and Stocking Supporters are also kept at this Office.

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Health Reform Institute,

Battle Creek, Mich.

This Institution is admirably located on a site of twenty acres, in the highest part of the pleasant and enterprising city of Battle Creek, commanding a fine prospect, and affording opportunities for entertainment, quiet, and retirement.

With a competent corps of Physicians and Helpers, it offers to the sick inducements that are offered by few others. Diseases are treated in a thorough and scientific manner, and with a degree of success impossible under any other mode of treatment. The principal curative agents employed are

Electricity, Water, Swedish Movements, Hot-Air Bath, and Russian Vapor Bath.

BATTLE CREEK is an important station on the Michigan Central and Chicago & Lake Huron Railroads, and is easy of access from all parts of the country. ☞ For Particulars see Circular, sent Free on application.

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Battle Creek, Mich.

BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE.

The College building is both AMPLE and ELEGANT, and the grounds are LARGE and BEAUTIFUL. The corps of Professors comprises Instructors in all the English branches, the Natural Sciences, and both Ancient and Modern Languages. One of the chief attractions of this Institution is the fact that it is

Conducted on Hygienic Principles.

The Professors are all hygienists, and inculcate hygienic truths in their daily instructions. The College has a full Charter from the State, and is empowered to confer Diplomas.

TERMS of TUITION are very reasonable. Good hygienic board can be obtained at very moderate rates.

Terms for 1876–7 open as follows: Fall Term, August 30, continuing 16 weeks. Winter Term, January 3, continuing 12 weeks. Spring Term, April 31, continuing 12 weeks. All who wish further information should send for the Annual Catalogue.

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Battle Creek, Mich.

IMPROVED WATER FILTER.

The accompanying cut is a representation of one of the greatest and most useful inventions of the age—Kedzie’s Improved Water Filter.

Its mechanism is so perfect that it accomplishes all that could be expected or desired of a filter to accomplish, and without the bestowal of more than the slightest amount of attention. It removes from water all those products of decay and disease which are the most prolific causes of sickness and death.

THOUSANDS USE THEM

And admire them, and all are ready to testify to their efficiency and utility. No family should be without one; for it is impossible to obtain from springs or wells water which is, in all respects, so free from injurious properties as is soft filtered water.

Five sizes are manufactured to suit the wants of all. The following table gives their dimensions:—

No.1,25inches high, reservoir holds2gallons.
„2,27„ „ „ „2½„
„3,29„ „ „ „3„
„4,31„ „ „ „3½„
„5,32„ „ „ „4„

Prices. No. 1, $9.00; No. 2, $10.50; No. 3, $12.00; No. 4, $13.50; No. 5, $15.00. Orders promptly filled.

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FOUNTAIN SYRINGE.

These syringes have become so popular through the general recognition of their excellencies, that they have almost entirely superseded all other styles for most purposes. The principal advantages which they offer over others are the following: 1. They are self-acting, no pumping being required; 2. They are valveless, and so simple in construction that they cannot get out of order; 3. They do not inject air, and thus do not endanger the patient; 4. By means of the sprinkler attachment, light shower baths can be administered. 5. Various other attachments adapt them to use for every part of the body. 6. The evenness of action with which they operate makes them superior to every other syringe.

No family should be without one of these syringes. They are used exclusively at the Health Institute.

Prices. No. 1, $2.50; No. 2, $3.00; No. 3, $3.50.

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