HELP! In case of Accidents.Drowning. 1. Loosen clothing, if any. 2. Empty lungs of water by laying body on its stomach and lifting by the middle so that the head hangs down. Jerk the body a few times. 3. Pull tongue forward, using handkerchief, or pin with string, if necessary. 4. Imitate motion of respiration by alternately compressing and expanding the lower ribs, about twenty times a minute. Alternately raising and lowering the arms from the sides up above the head will stimulate the action of the lungs. Let it be done gently but persistently. 5. Apply warmth and friction to extremities. 6. By holding tongue forward, closing the nostrils and pressing the "Adam's apple back (so as to close entrance to stomach) direct inflation may be tried. Take a deep breath and breathe it forcibly into the mouth of patient, compress the chest to expel the air, and repeat the operation. 7. DON'T GIVE UP! People have been saved after HOURS of patient, vigorous effort. 8. When breathing begins get patient into a warm bed, give WARM drinks, or spirits in teaspoonfuls, fresh air and quiet.Burns and Scalds. Cover with cooking soda and lay wet cloths over it. Whites of eggs and olive oil. Olive or linseed oil, plain or mixed with chalk or whiting.Lightning. Dash cold water over a person struck.Sunstroke. Loosen clothing. Get patient into shade and apply ice-cold water to head.Mad Dog or Snake Bite. Tie cord tight above the wound. Suck the wound and cauterize with caustic or white-hot iron at once, or cut out adjoining parts with a sharp knife.Venomous Insects' Stings, etc. Apply weak ammonia, oil, salt water or iodine.Fainting. Lay flat with head lower than body. Loosen clothes. Give plenty of air. Keep body warm. Bathe face and hands with cold water. While unconscious, give nothing to drink. When consciousness returns, give warm drinks or a little stimulant.Electricity. Release from current...not touching body or wire with hands, metal or a wet stick. Handle body by its clothing, with rubber gloves and shoes if possible; if not, cover hands with dry woolen cloth and stand on dry boards. Then induce artificial respiration as in a case of drowning. Rub limbs and massage body.Fire in One's Clothing. Don't run... especially not down stairs or out of doors. Roll on carpet, or wrap in woolen rug or blanket. Keep the head down so as not to inhale flame.Fire in a Building. Crawl on the floor. The clearest air is the lowest in the room. Cover head with a woolen wrap, wet if possible. Cut holes for the eyes. Don't get excited.Fire in Kerosene. Don't use water, it will spread the flames. Dirt, sand or flour is the best extinguisher; or smother with woolen rug, table-cloth or carpet.ANTIDOTES FOR POISONS.First. Send for a Physician.Second. INDUCE VOMITING, by tickling throat with feather or finger, drinking hot water or strong Mustard and water. Swallow Sweet Oil or whites of Eggs.Acids are antidotes for ALKALIES, and vice versa.