DAY BY DAY.

Waikato Times, Volume 87, Issue 13269, 26 August 1916, Page 4

DAY BY DAY.

Dr. Roy Wilson Beal, of New York City, offered the prediction

The that "incurable diseases" Bathing would he things of the past Cure. as the result of the rapid strides made with the natural or naturipathic treatment, in addressing the annual convention of the National Association of Drugless Physicians. Dr. Heal asserted that the next few years would witness a great change in the method of treatment for such cases. lie said that correct eating, breathing, thinking, bathing, and other care in living prevented many ailments. "People die entirely too soon," he said. •■The time lias come what the public should be informed of the value of bathing. How many people know how to bathe properly, how many people know that it is not only necessary to cleanse the body externally but internally as well ? How many doctors know that such diseases as Bright'S disease, diabelis, and apoplexy can be not only permanently cured, but the sufferer's life very materially prolonged by such simple means as the internal administration of water in such manner as to rid the body of the poisons?"

Fifty years ago last June diplomatic relations were broken off The between Prussia and Genesis of Austria, and the seven War weeks' war began which ended in the humiliation of Austria. The genesis of the war curiously resembles the familiar prelimiarios ot our own. Prussia, already mobilised, and ready for war, writes to Vienna complaining about the Austrian military preparations. Austria points to Prussia's shining armour already buckled on. I'ranee, Great Britain and Russia "make final efforts to prevent war, and suggest the convocation of a Congress." On June 15 Bismarck demands that Hanover, Saxony, and Hesse Cassel shall disarm. Refusal and decisive battles follow.