Richland beacon., 1881-07-23

quent III town anu country Win eacn Sue
ceeding summer. Prostration from the
effects Of the heat of the sun is not
limited to human beings. During tl's
past few seasons cases have been COM
mon among horses and oxen, and even
among mich cows. There is also large
increase Of sickness and mortality, aside
from sunstroke, that are plainly sttribut-
able to the effects of the heat of the
sun during the hottest portion OF the
dav. Travellers observe that less out
of-door labor is performed in most other
countries during this period. In all
tropical and semi-tropical regions it is
as common TO rest for several hours dur
ing the hottest portions of the day AS it
is at night. Farm laborers generally
sleep after they have eaten the noon
meal. To make mp for the time lost,
they commence work earlier in the morn
ing, and continue later at night. Even
in those countries In Europe where the
climate is nearly similar to ours, and
where the mass of the people are in
poorer condition, less labor is performed
during those portions of the day when
the heat is the greatest. The desire for
gain is less, or the people are possessed
of n greater degree of prudence. As a
consequence Of avoidance of the rays of
the sun when they fall nearly directly
on the head, there arc very few cases Of
sunstroke and other injuries produced
from the same cause. If men work less
hours during the day, they are able to
work more years during a life, and the
like is true Of all animals that are
trained to labor. Custom has much to
do in the matter, and the custom set in
this country is productive of very injuri-
ous results.
During the past few years several ap-
pliances have been introduced for the
purpose of affording protection from the
ravs of the sun. Among them may be
mentioned canopies that extend over the
seats of moving machines, harvesters,
riding cultivators, sulky-plows and hay
rakes drawn by horses small shades for
the heads Of draught animals (; Innings
for hats that will hold a considerable
amount of water, and sponges saturated
with water and placed on the top Of the
brides of horses. All of these have
been highly beneficial for the
purpose for which they were
designed, and their subsequent en-
ployment should become more general.
The condition Of animals in pasture
could be rendered more comfortable by
providing more shade on farms that are
situated on open prairics. Trees afford
the cheapest shade, and every pasture
should contain sufficient number to af-
ford ample protection to all the stock il
contains. Bass or linden or cottonwood
trees grow very rapidly and have large
amount OF foliage. Elms make a slower
growth, but are long livers and produce
much shade. A cheap protection aseinst
the rays Of the sun may be made by
erecting an open frame Of light materi.
ais and covering it with hardy vines.
The American ivy and wild-grape vines
are admirable for the purpose. The
branches Of trees and the foliage oi
vines not only protect the stock from
the rays of the sun, but they render the
ground beneath them cool. Cattle and
sheep that have no protection from the
sun during the hot weather Of July and
August often suffer and greatly fall of
in condition Chicago Times.
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locomotive comes like whirlwind dow
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might seek to arrest it in vain. 1t would
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But there is little lever in it, mechan
ism that at the pressure Of . mans hant
will slacken its speed and in q momen
or two bring it painting and still, like
whipped spaniel, at your feet By tn
same little lever the vast steamship i
guided hither and yon, upon the sea, il
spite of adverse wind OF current. Tha
sensitive and responsive spot by which
boys Life Is controlled il his heart
With you, grasp gently and firm on tha
helm, you may pilot him whittier yo
will. Never doubt that he has . heart
Bad and villful boys very often have th
tenderest heart hidden away bsneat
incrustations of sin or behind barricade
Of pride. And it is your business
get at that heart, get hold Of that heart
kssp hold Of it BY sympathy. confidin
in him, manifestly working only for hi
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mother OF sister, or even his pet dor
6se him at his home, OF invite him int
yours. Provide him some little plea.
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trust for you; love him, love him pra.
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