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6 the tribune thursday ftlar 20 1975 sp ho ine pri j rec res i co le mi ui i a rei sal do on usj th be pe fol dii v w isii pr i te pr of is trijp eg ft ufa tr hfdj jtf wr rtoteowf it f home water conditioner cuts costs and contagion when the quality of tap water is not the best babies can suffer more than anyone hard water can be especially rough on them combining with soap it forms a gummy film that clings to their skin this film may harbor harmful bacteria soft or softened water doesnt form any film it is also decidedly superior in its cleansing action commenting on the im portance of washing a babys hands with soft water dr william e homan a prominent pediatrician and author of numerous articles on family health told a recent sym posium soft water is far more detergent than hard and therefore more efficient in ridding the hands of oils dirt dead cells and germs he also suggested washing your own hands before handling a baby as a disease preventive washing to reduce the population of disease germs is vital he said the majority of physical diseases among chijdren are contagious they- are caught therefore they are avoidable among illnesses that might be spread or contracted because of dirty hands dr homan listed colds flu sore throats ton sillitis ear infections strep infections including rheumatic fever and nephritis boils styes impetigo intestinal flu dysentery pneumonia mumps chickenpox measles infectious mononucleosis warts ringworm meningitis croup and pinkeye hard water also affects babies adversely through the clothes they wear the same objectionable film left on a babys skin hair and scalp after a hardwater bath clings to fabric fibers after a hard- water laundering it makes diapers and other garments that contact the babys skin stiff and harsh causing chafing and discomfort baby deserves better a home water softener can play an important part in a babys health and comfort equipment is also available to solve problems other than hardness which beset water iron acidity bad taste bad odor and plain dirt for those who would like a better understanding of water and its improvement a special fourcolor brochure has been prepared called the wonder of water it is available free by writing the culligan water institute northbrook 111 60062 he depends on you to provide softened filtered water that is kind to his skin and his disposition photo courtesy of culligan water institute special offer frniti march 20th 1975 to april 20th 1975 free installation with the purchase of a fully automatic water conditioner 22000 gr two tank unit 31900 22000 gr two tank unit 7 pst two year free service call or rent for 800 monthly 2233 34133 full price lil no long term contract 6500 installation charge warranty 10 year on fiberglass tank 2 year on control and timer ft call nowt6405699 water treatment of ont yrk ltd h