The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-04-22

A MEDICAL, writer puts in an car for the
children who possess a sweet tooth" in
their head-and our recollection fails to re-
mind Us Of a child who is not plssionately
ioud Of sugar. candy, bon bons. and such
feoniections-in the following manner
The craving Of children for sweets is well
known 10 be one of the mos, Imperious of
their aDpetiies. 1t has reference, probably
TO that ceaseless activity which claracter-
lzes the age cf childhood. Ii NAV he that
sugar performs in their systems the part
enacted by fatty substances in the bodies of
adults. Is il undergoes oxyda;ion-is
burnt up. circulating with the blood-it
nay be the source or the power which en-
ableS them 10 keep in motion from morn
ing 10 night. Besides this, it Is known
! that II renders easier and more perfect the
digestion Of the albuminous food upon
which their growth depends. In respect
u these Offices il IS, therefore, nearly essen
iial 10 their well being. And vet how
strong for generations has been the preju-
dice against sugar Under what difficult
ties. and in the face OF what discourage
meni and protests have our children Oh
iained the luxury
ABOUT SAyISG.-There is, perhaps no
one in the world more to be pitied than the
poor rich man-;he man who has got into
the habit OF saving until he saves from
sheer delight in seeing his wealth increase,
and counting every dollar of expenditure
as though its loss was something that
could never I've repaired. Yet ii is the
duty OF every poor man 10 save some
thing. The possession of few dollars Of
ten makes all the difference between happi-
ness and misery, and no man, especially
with family dependent upon him. can be
truly independent unless be has few dol
lars reserved for the time of need. While
extreme carelessneSs Is 10 the expenditure
oil money viii make rich man poor. a
wise economy viii almost as certain make
a poor man rich, or At least make him TO a
considerable extent independent of the Ca
prlcis ofe mplOyers and of the common
yiccissltudes OF life. Nothing is more i'm
portant 10 the poor man than the habit OF
saving sOme;hing his little hoard will
soon begin to grow at rate which will
surprise and crafty him.
The saving banks Of the State of New
York contain over $500. OOO. 600. This
vast amount Is owned by the moderately
poor people II has been earned in small
amounts and deposited in Sums of from ten
cents 10 FIVE hundred dollars.
The following compilation of business
laws l. worth q careful preservation, and
il contains the essence OF large amount Of
legal verbiage.
Il IS not legally necessary TO say on
note value raceiyed.
Contracts made on Sunday canno; be en-
forced.
\ note BY minor is void.
i contract made with minor is also
void.
\ contract made with q luna.ic is void.
\ note obtained by fraud, or from per
son IN state OF in,oxicatiOn, cannot be
collected.
Ifa note Is lost or stolen il does not re
lease the maker; he must pay il. If the
consideration for which il was given and
the amount cs.a be proven.
An endorser of note IS exempt from
llabilfy if not served with notice Of dis
honor within twenty four hours of It's non
payment
Notes bear interest only when il Is 80
stated.
Principals are responsible FOR the acts of
their agents
Each individual IN . partnership Is re-
sponsible for the acts OF their agents
Each Individual in partnership is re
sponsihle tor the whole amount Of debts OF
the firm
Ignorance OF the law excuses no person.
Il is a fraud to conceal fraud.
The law compels no one to DO impoSsi-
bilities.
An agreement without consideration Is
void.
Signatures made with lead pencil are
good il law
y receipt for money IS no; always con
elusive
The acts Of one partner bind all the
o;lIcE Partners-
Vow that spring Is fairly here and clean
ing Up time Is upon us. would Il not Je
vel TO clean t4p the streets and alleys OF
the town, remove all the unsiEh,iy piles of
rubbish and coal ashes from in front Of our
properties. The old adage that "cleanli-
ness j. next 10 Codhness isa trJie one, and
applies rs well TO streets and other public
thoroughfares as To persons and households.
As we usually have a large number Of
visitors in the summer. who bring business
10 the town. would j. not be well To add TO
the charms of our beautiful village THAI
still larger number vet NAV be attracted
hitherward- Nothing tells more in favor
of town than its cleanliness persons are
often heard to remark, as if they were
paving place decided compliment that
il Is neat, clean place, with a very small
amount Of labor we may gain ina pre-emi-
nent degree this enviabe reputation for
our borough. We would suggest that the
town authorities pass and enforce an orii-
nance compelling all persons to clean one
half Of the street living in front OF their
properties. Ii is earnestly hoped that ihi S
or some similar suggestion may meet with
the approval Of the officials who We feel
confitent are willing 10 do all in their pow
cr towards the accomplishment Of this mu,
TO be desired end 4
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