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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON. $. C. PAGE THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1020 About your Health Things You Should Know by John Joseph Geine* H D. MEPICAL TERMINOLOGY Perhaps many of our readers *re attracted by the various health articles appearing in the newspapers; these, features. Medical terms are some times difficult for the public to inter pret for personal use. In this sketch, it is my purpose to make some of these words easier understood. We find “itis” at the end of many names of diseases; this little terminal means “infUmation.’ r F<jr insUnce, appendicitis literally means inflamma tion of the appendix; bronchitis is in- flamation of the bronchial tubes; lar- yngisis is croup—inflamation of the the peritoneum—the membrane lining the abdomen; pericarditis is inflama- tfcr. of the sae which enclose? the on through the “iti8”words. "Algia” signifies pain. Gastrallgia is pain in the stomach; neuralgia is pain in a nerve; cardalgia is pain in the heart; enteralgia means pain in the intestines; odontalgia means toothache. None of the “algias diagnostic. Gastritis, neuritis, are more accurately descriptive. “Phobia” literally means < Photophobia is simply dread of light, as in inflamed/ye structures: . Hydro phobia is dread of water. It has been said that the dog with rabies falls r. Hence “diar- COOUDGE WARNS OP CENTRAL RULE Urges States To Function Themselves. But Also A National Unity, Williamsburg, Va,/May dent Coolidge today called ' Lesson f States to discharge their functions so faithfully that there can be a contrac tion, instead of an extension, of the authority of the federal government. Speaking at the sesqui-centennial observance of the adoption of the Vir ginia resolutions declaring for the in- Lesson for May 23 ISAAC AND HIS,WELLS he said that by providing for the r< utation of internal concerns 4i e* colony by the colonial legislatures, t resolutions made "a plain declarati r»f th»' unaHAA-ilahle fact that 1 Ti restone TIRE DEALERS Serve You Better We Are Tire Specialists Our experience and equipment help you get the most mileage, comfort and safety from tires. Gum-Dipping—the only known method of insulating every fiber of every cord with rubber—gives the strongest construction possible. And the special Steam-Welding process makes Firestone tubes both leak-proof and long-wearing—further increasing the life of the tire. The proof is demonstrated by the biggest taxicab and bus fleets—by race champions and in everyday service of hundreds of thousands oi motorists. Let us see that your tires are properly mounted, inflated and cared for. We repair your tires, when neces sary, by the new and better Firestone method Equip your car with^these famous Gum-Dipped Cords and Steam- Welded Tubes. We will take your old tires in trade, giving you liberal allowance for unused mileage. We Also Sell and Service Oldfield Tires and Tubes not for the general welfare.” The President declared it was im- the necessity of making all political E. W. FERGUSON A real radio bargain See ODaniel & Reid hlmaalf before he i« willing to ittffer J. K. HATTON “On the Square” CLINTON, S. C. — = Q== When In Need Of First Clai Job Work—CALL 74