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Sponging off the body with cold or tepid water before retiring is also an excellent aid in securing sound sleep during the hot summer nights.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

Sponging answers the same purpose, for the intent of the morning bath is not to cleanse the body but to arouse the circulation.

From The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy by Slemons, J. Morris (Josiah Morris)

Sponging the skin, and especially the udder, with cool water, may be resorted to in hot weather.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Sponging throughout the course of the disease is essential; first, with cool water, as directed for scarlet fever, with the use of cold on the head to relieve the itching, fever, and delirium.

From The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm

Sponging with cold water, although not so efficacious in reducing the temperature, has advantages over either of these methods of applying cold.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various