EXPECTATION OF LIFE A rule for calculating the expectation of life is as follows: Between the ages of 20 and 45- deduct the present age from 96, and half of the remainder gives the expectancy. Between the ages of 20 and 30 the result is slightly below the average; and over 40 it is slightly above. For estimating the expectancy of those over 45, the number 90 should be used as the fixed number, instead of 96. Generally, the expectation of life in women is about three years more than in men. During the child-bearing period the life expectation of women is some-what less, but it rises, and is greater than that of men after the fiftieth year. THE PULSE RATE In health the pule varies according to certain conditions, such as age, sex, temperament, exercise, excitement, food and temperature. The relation of the respiration rate to the pulse rate is approximately 1 to 4. The hearts action is generally more frequent in females than in males. Age Per minute Age Per minute Fetus 150 to 130 New-born infant 140 to 130 During first year 130 to 115 During second year 115 to 100 2 to 7 years 100 to 90 8 to 14 years 90 to 75 Adult age Average 72 Old age Average 76 TEMPERATURES Hyperpyrexia 105 F. and over High fever 103 to 105 F. Moderate fever 101 to 103 F. Low fever 100 to 101 F. Subfebrile 99 to 100 F. NORMAL 98.6 F. Subnormal 97 to 98.6 F. Collapse 95 to 97 F. Algid collapse below 95 F. RESPIRATION At Different Ages During first year 35 per minute During second year 25 per minute At puberty 20 per minute Adult age 18 per minute Sunday 228 DAYS PAST AUGUST 17 137 DAYS TO COME S.S. Dr & I went Dr & Mrs Will Baker are visiting here with his parents It is a beautiful day so we deside to take all of them out to dinner. They have tow nice boys Billie, & Frank and Joan a nice girl. Dr Baker son who is ill and his wife Mattie also went Bakers guests of ours at the Valley House We had choice of Chicken, trout & steak. Some of all were ordered ang greatly enjoyed especially by Frank B. Tea. Went to church this evening Our prejudices are our mistresses; reason is at best our wife, very often heard indeed, but seldom minded- CHESTERFIELD WARNERS CALENDAR OF MEDICAL HISTORY