THE THERAPEUTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC APPLICATION. BY I. Jaros. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS. NEW YORK. Jaros Hygienic Underwear Co., 52 EAST 10th STREET. COPYRIGHTED BY THE JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO . 1890....

Professors Von Pettenkofer, Parkes, and Buck, pronounced Hygienists, have contributed largely to establishing theories regarding clothing materials and their relations to health. These conclusions have led to a more general consideration thereof, in the therapeutics, as well as prophylaxis in medical practice. Wool is regarded as deserving first consideration. The fibres are cylindrical collections of numerous cells, and present each the appearance of a tube covered with epidermic scales which o

By L. L. McArthur, M. D. Treasurer Medico-Legal Society, Chicago: Attending Physician Michael Riess and Mercy Hospitals, Chicago. [Abstract of a paper read before the Chicago Medical Society on January 4, 1886.] The object of clothing should be the promotion and maintenance of good health, together with a feeling of well-being under all atmospheric conditions. Consideration of the subject naturally sub-divides itself into:   I. Materials.  II. Texture. III. Form of clothing. Chief among the mate

By Mattieu Williams. The following extracts are from the experiments and conclusions of Rumford, with supplements by Prof. Mattieu Williams, of England. (See "Knowledge," Nos. 171 to 205, "Philosophy of Clothing.") The physiological confirmation of these results are not quoted; confining the citations to the qualitative value of fibres, especially sheep's wool, and the possibility of materials therefrom that possess the essentials recommended. The first use of clothing being to keep the wearer w

By L. D. Rodgers , A. M., M. D. (From Peoples' Health Journal, October, 1885.) Considerable scientific attention has recently been very profitably devoted to the question of fabrics for underwear most conducive to health. Interesting experiments have been made developing facts which will surprise almost everyone on learning them for the first time. One of the simplest and most readily understood of these experiments was that of filling tin cans with hot water and wrapping each one with a differe

Extracts—Renal Disease. BRIGHT'S DISEASE AND ALLIED AFFECTIONS OF THE KIDNEYS. By CHARLES W. PURDY, M. D., Prof. of Genito-Urinary and Renal Diseases in the Chicago Polyclinic. Chapter 1.—Albuminuria.—Pages 54-55. The Skin. —"* * * The most thorough protection to the skin is secured by the use of the Jaros Hygienic Wear , especially during the cold and damp season. * * * It will be seen that the cotton fabric secures a comparatively static condition of air next the skin, while the fleece wool co

PROCEEDINGS SIXTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. Minneapolis, Minn. , Aug. 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1888. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITS. To the President and Members of the National Association Fire Engineers. Gentlemen : The undersigned Committee on Exhibits begs leave to submit the following as their report: THE JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR FOR FIREMEN . Underwear is a prime factor in acting as a guard against influences from without, and if of a properly constructed material, must tend much toward raising th