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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
THE FAMILY DOCTOR.

To Cure HoarSeness.- Beat well the
whites of two eggs, add two table
spoonsful white sugar, CRATE in half Q
nutmeg, add pint OF lukewarm
water, stir well and drink often. Re-
peat the preparation if necessary.
ASthma.-One ounce flour sulphur,
one ounce pulverized sugar, small
quantity of ground capsicum, enough
to barely flavor it; dose, as much as {
Scent piece can hold every two hours,
rub the chest and spine with butter
and salt. The homeopathic remedies
are arsenicum and capsicum; avoid
sauces, cheese, cakes, pies, and gravies
as food.
Lime Juice in Treatment Of Diph
heria. M. Czartoryski, NJ. d., Of
Stockton, Cal, writes as follows to the
London Lancet: During prolonged
residence in the interior of China, |
became acquainted with the fact that
the Chinese place great reliance dur.
ing the epidemics of diphtheria on the
internal use of the fresh juice of the
lines and of the fruit itself, which
they consume in enormous quantities
in every conceivable form--as lem
onade with native spirits, cut in slices,
etc. during attacks Of this dreadful
disease, with apparently most success
full results, it hardly ever failing to
effect a cure. The Chinese consider ii
a specific, and will, in case of need, do
anything to obtain a supply. Since |
have come back from California, as
also in Louisiana, have used lines
and their juices in my practice as a
physician, with most successful re-
suits in cases of diphtheria--even in
the most desperate cases. AS soon as
| take charge of a case of diphtheria,
order lines to be administered as
freely as possible, in any manner the
patient can be prevailed upon to take
them, especially in the form of hot
lemonade, sweetened with white sugar
or honey, or cut in slices with pow.
dered with sugar. Besides lime juice
(Which | suppose acts by imparting an
excess of oxygen to the circulation and
thereby prevents formation of vibri,
ones, ETC., and so has almost specific
effect on disease),I prescribe whatever
drug may be indicated to relieve symp.
toms as they develop and impart
strength by appropriate stimulants
and nourishment.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Army OF the Potomac.

The number of battles fought by the
army of the Potomac is fully half a
thousand. Many of these were among
the bloodiest and most stubborn ever
contested. Thirty-two were stipend
Gus struggles, many of them being sue
cessions of great battles, like the
."seven. days fight" the battles of
Spottsylvania and the Wilderness, for
example, The army of the Potomac
was first SO designated by Mcclellan,
and Is the ARMY that was gathered
around Washington and moved against
the enemy in the spring of 1861 =
Philadelphia Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The new bridge across the Firth OF
Forth, now building, will, when com
pleted, be among the most remarkable
bridges in the world. The main girde!
will be within few feet of mile in
length, and will rest upon round cylin
drical piers, each of which Will weigh
10000 tons. 1t will, of course, be higl
enough for all vessels to pass under
meath, and about $4,000 tons of stee
will be required in its construction
The estimated cost will be S7,500,000.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
She Didn't Mind

did you hear any of Wagner's
operas?" asked a Boston critic of a
Cincinnati lady who had re-
Gently returned from a tour of
Europe.
81 heard them all, "she replied rather
languidly.
81 suppose the first time you went
you were quite overcome by the grand
concentration of sounds"
"Oh, didn't mind it," was the re-
Spouse. ave been married twenty
years, and my husband is a fearful
shorer.'" Brooklyn Eagle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Origin of Coffee.

LII Is Well-kllOWH tlldJ lne coffee
plant is not indigenous in Arabia, but
was imported from Abyssinia at date
which cannot be accurately given.
The taste of coffee itself had hard
struggle at first to find a general wei
come among the more select circles.
Apart from the oldest legend concern
ing Shadeh's drink, the Medina Sheikh
Abdel- Kader is the Oldest historical
authority on the use of the "blood-red
Kawbeh," as the Tunisian Ion Walk
named the beverage. In theyear 1857,
not three hundred years ago, he tells
us that in Yemen people made use of a
drink which so lightened the night
watches that the faithful of the place
were able to sing the praises of God
more fervently and cheerfully than
could be done anywhere else. Accord
ing to him, the Mutt Dhabani was
the first to introduce the insignificant
little bean on Arabian soil, having
brought it with them from Africa.
Certain it is that the districts of ShOa,
Euarara and Kaffa { Whence the name),
in the south of Abyssinian highlands
form the original home of the coffee
plant. Dhabani was of a sickly nature
and since he belonged to the order Of
Soft ULTRA Pantheists), who believed
that everything on earth and all being
emanated from the Godhead, he regard
ed a means of excitement of his kind a
providential gift
The Medinese and faithful Mclean
laid their turbaned heads together in
the public places when first they heard
the news; a pious sheik in Aucn was
the first to drink the "black Juice" as a
Sort of public spectacle. In Mecca
itself, violent strife arose soon after Its
introduction as to the propriety OF
using it. There were great meetings
of learned and pious men, who at last
probably after extreme pressure from
the Mameluke governor, khair Beg
declared that coffee "diSturbed The
brain and intoxicated like wine But
their opponents were of another
opinion, and adduced the authority OF
the celebrated Bagdad physician
Avicenna, in their defense, which how
ever, dill not prevent the transgressol
of the edict forbidding the use of coffee
from being publicly whipped. At the
same time the zealots of the Iedia!
proclaimed that all coffee drinkers
would appear before the All-Mercifu
on the resurrection day with blacl
faces. While the great anathema wa'
being pronounced at Mecca, TIT
brothers of the order at Cairo, the very
Mamelukes themselves, were alread,
reveling in the newly-discovered lux
ury. A confirmation of the Mecci
decree was, therefore, not to be expect
ed from the sultan, and he, Kanfl
Alguris, quashed the ordinance of hi
governor and sent the letter into exile
Then many holy sheikins for example
the celebrated Mohammed Harife
founder of one of four orthodox school
of Islam, took the side of the coffe
drinkers. Thus was the precious beal
fully rehabilitated, in western Arabs
at least.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
The Name of God.

1t is singular that the name of God
should be spelled with four letters in
almost every known language. 1t is
in Latin, Deus; Greek, Zeus; Hebrew,
Adon; Syrian, Adad; Arabian, Jent;
East Indian, Esgi or Zeni; Japanese,
zain; Turkish, Add; Scandinavian,
OAn;W dlachian, Zeni; Croatian, Doga;
Daamatian, Rogt; Tyrrhennian, Eber;
Esurian, Chur; Margarlan, Oes e; Swed,
ish, Good; Irish, Dich; German, Colt;
French, Dieu; Spanish, Dios; Peruvian,
Liam.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

We feel justified in Saving word for Hood
Sarsaparilla SarsaparAla has been known n
Il remedial agent for centuries, and is rccog
nized by all schools of practice ms valuable
blood purifier. 1t is put up in forms of almost
infinite variety; but Messrs. Hood & Go. Glow
ell, Mass. J, who are thoroughly reliable phar
macsts, have hit upon remedy of unusua
value. They have vouchers of cures, most ex
tnordinary, Sold by druggists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
ADVERTISING Cheatslll

at has become so common to write the
beginning of an article in an elegant, inter-
esiing manner,
"Ihen run it into some advertisement,
that we avoid all SUCH
"And simply call attention to the merits
of Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms a.
possible,
"lo induce people
"To give them one trial, which so proves
their value that they will never use anything
elso."
THE REMEDY 20 fGyorably noticed in all
the papers,
"keligious ard secular ia
"Havlng n large sale, and is supplanting
all other medicines.
"Therc is no denying the virtues Of the
Hop plant, and the proprietors of Hop Bit
tiers heve shown great shrewdness
"And ability
ain compromising medicine whose virtues
are SO palpable to every ones observation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

When the projected city of St. Law
renee was laid out last summer in Da-
kota, a choice lot was reserved for a
sift to the first baby born in the place.
Two claimants have appeared, and the
authorities, to avoid a contest, will
give a lot to each.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
A Daughtcr's Misery.

eleven years our daughter suffered on a
bed Of misery,
From complication of kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble and nervous debility,
"Under the care of the best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various names,
"But no relief,
"And now she is restored to us in gooo
health by as simple remedy as Hop Bitters.
that we had Stunned for years before using
1.-THE Parents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Did She Die?

"No!'
"She fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time for years."
"lhe doctors doing her no good"
"And at last was culel by this Hop Bitters
the papers say 80 much about"
"lndeed! Indeedm
"How thankful we should be for tiat
medicine"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The London Daily Ne'cs in an art.
Gle on the international fisheries eXhibi
ton, has the following pleasant refer
ence to the exhibits from this country.
THE United States section, from its
popular attractions, and still more from
It's intrinsic value scientifically anG
commercially, should have received
first instead of last mention. The ex.
pense devoted to it by the American
government, and the skill with which
the details were arranged by the com
missioners, under Professor Goode
were rewarded by splendid genera
collection. The field covered by the
exhibits may be surmised from the fact
that there are in the United States
waters 1900 species of fishes, though
of these not more than $50 are com.
monty found in the markets. There
are in this court Us state exhibits con,
corning; (D Aquatic animals and
plants beneficial or injurious to man
(2) fishing grounds and geographical
distribution; (3) apparatus of sea and
fresh water fishing; (4) fishing YES
sells, boats and fittings; (5) fishermen
and anglers-dress, economic condi
ton, ETC.; (6) apparatus of whaling
and sealing; (7) fishery products an(
methods of preparation; (S) apparatus
and methods of fish culture; Coy in
vestigation of sea and fresh waters
(lO) literature, pictorial and other
wise, of fish, fishing and fisheries. BE
sides these there are nearly $50 private
exhibitors who have entered into thu
competition for prizes"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

There are altogether S72 baronets in
Great Britain and Ireland, some of
whom are very poor. The Bank of
England and the Oriental bank both
have baronet clerks. Another is in
the Irish police.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
u Literary Avalanche.

and deGghting oil lovers of good books "What IS the
equality with the rstso far hoos are
publishers
CHOICE BOOKS large portion of them the best editions pub
ready and selections from them will be sent to any
of reasonable IN"
receipt eurnedtrm transportation expense
SPECIAL publications week.
before ranging from two cents Tor
siisofo the largest and best American
Cycloped Ny low for them Among the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Father Is Getting Well,

Ny daughters say:
"How much better father is since he used
Hop Bitters."
"He is getting well after his long suffering
from disease declared incurable."
"And we are so glad that he used your
Bitters. "A LADY of Utica, n. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

A dog luncheon in New York-that is, re-
cent LUNCHEON to pet dogs of dainties served on
delicate porelain-cost 5000
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

"Can you change a twenty-dollar
piece?" he asked, as he gently placed
the empty glass upon the counter.
Eyes" said the bartender. "Well, I'll
60 out and see If l can find one And
the man was gone,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Weak and Feeble

The advance Of hot weather, sudden and without
warning. has relaxing effect, followed by an eShous'
ton Of strength and anguor Of body and mind. This
sufeeblement Of the system develops inmtes, other
wise inactive. Much loss Of time and hndrance to all
enterprise results In such the system needs the
inf ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The woman figures as much the bet
ter half in the following story told by
the Boston Globe. 81 am a milliner,
and | have made between $500 and
$4,000 year in my business for some
time past married four years ago.
My husband is kind and good-looking,
but he never learned any trade, had no
profession, and could not average $500
a year. | loved him, however, but
saw that it would not do to depend
upon him, so kept on with my bust
ness. Finally | proposed he should
keep house. and | would run the bust.
ness and find the money. We have
now lived very happily in this way
for two years. My husband gets up
and builds the fire. gets breakfast, and
! leave at 745 o'clock for my bust
ness. He does the washing and iron
ing, and cleaning, and | do not know
of any woman who can beat him.
He is as neat as wax, and can cook
equal to any one in town. 1t may be
IN isolated case, but | think the time
has now come when women who have
husbands to support should make them
do the work; otherwise they are luXur'
les we must do without"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The great decline in the death rate among
children in England due to ever-increasing san
itary improvements makes Malthusans trembe
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Ladies and all sufferers from neuralgia,
hysteria and all kindred complaints, Will mo
without rival Browns Iron Bitters.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

At townsville, Ga, two colored children,
aged and 8, forced sand into the mouth of a
three ears-old girl till she died.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

A nogress named Rcbecca Hamilton died in
New York city nj the alleged age of ia years
4 months and % DAVIS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Hoods Sarsaparilla is m extract of the best
remedies OF tine vegetable kingdom known as
Alternatives and Blood Purifiers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Fort STEVENSON, Oak. Ter.-Rev. James
McCarty says: CDR WINS Iron Bitters cureo
me Of severe dyspepsia"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Tho emperor who has just been crowned ut
Moscow is six feet high, and is deep chestcd
ana broad shouldercd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

PENNINGTON, nl.-Dr. NJ. I. Gamble says:
Il p'e5cribe Frown's Iron Bitters in my
practice, and it gives satisfaction"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Twenty thousand Cinnamon are to
be brought to Brazil at cost of $40 a
head. They are to be indentured for
five years as laborers, and will be paid
80 cents per day, out of which they
will have to feed and clothe them
selves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Jacob Becker, a laborer living in
Cincinnati, was given powerful
emetic to ease a pain in his stomach, and
began vomiting, and did not stop until
a snake eighteen inches long, and one
large and five small lizards, and a sack
containing a number of eggs were
brought up to light of day. The af-
fair caused considerable of excitement
in the neighborhood, and when Becker
was questioned he said that che had
not been we'll for eighteen years-in
fact, since one day while wandering in
the woods near Frankweiler, Germany
he took a drink of water from a way
side pool, at which time it is probable
he acquired the undesired geological
collection.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The continued disappearance of the
sardines, once so abundant on the coast
of Brittany, has become serious Ca
lamityto the people of that part, where
the catching has been wont to give
employment to 1900 boats and more
than 5000 fishermen, while the curing
and packing for home consumption
and expectation have furnished a liv-
ing to very large number of male
and female hands. The reason of the
disappearance is believed to be the
great change of temperature during
the season, the weather having for the
last two or three years been not only
more valuable, hut at times even dur
ing the summer months, comparatively
speaking, cod and stormy. These
changes it Is be- eyed have driven the
sardines toward other coasts; and up
to the present time there is no token
of their temperance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

year, then he shall be entitled to
premium of 200 francs for his fifth
child, and to another premium, in each
case larger by 100 francs than the pre-
ceding, for each additional child hi
may have. The project may seem EN-.
pirical, not to say comical, but the fact
is, that the population of France is at
a standstill if not actually diminish.
ing. Among the wealthy and middle
classes large families are looked upon
as misfortunes-not so much on &C.
count of the immediate expense at,
tending upon the birth, support and
education of children as on account of
the necessity for making their provis.
ions for the future that the social
customs of this nation enforce.
People never get tired Of being
duped by stories Of immense fortunes
of which they are the heirs. The
latest story of this kind comes from
Illinois. Some one announced that
the descendants of Governor Bradford,
of whom there are about seventy
thousand alive, were sole heirs to a
fortune of S100,000000, now lying in
the vaults of the Bank of England,
and followed up the announcement
with circular offering for the modest
reward of one dollar from each heir to
collect this pretty sum. A dollar is
not much to pay for a fortune; and a
great many would probably have paid
in, had not a doubling Thomas written
to the Bank of England, asking if
such a sum of money was actually
there. lie received the following an
swer: an reply to your letter of the
llth inst. beg to inform you that the
bank have no knowledge whatever of
any property to which the heirs of
Governor Bradford are entitled. l am,
sir, your obedient servant, S. O. Grant,
chief accountant The heirs have
gone back to work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

He was "Pennywise and pound foolish'-tht
man who got cough, neglected it and was lalt
M for months, when he might have been speed
ily cured by using bottle of Adamson's DO
tnnic COUGH BlIsNm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Unripe Fruit, Impure water Unhealthy Gil
mate, Unwholesome Food" Maa-a, Epidemic and
Contagious Diseases, Cholera Morbus, Cramps Pans
INDIGESTION Colds Chills, Simple fevers, Exhaust
ion Nervousness or Loss Of S'eep that beset the
traveller or household at this season, are nothing to
those protected ny timely use OF sRufOrd's elm
ger, the delicious and only combination Of Imported
Ginger, choice Anomalies and Pure French Brandy.
BrWpre OF worthless "gtn 'ers sail TO be as good.
ASK for eanford's Girg,r. Sold everywhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Alligator steak is said to be Florida
dainty.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
nc,u,If'ui Head of Hair,

lonn. silken in texture, rich chestnut brown,
rsachnp 10 the ground; such are the elects OF
the Justly celebrated and widely known Car
bolne, the nrince Of all Hair Restorers.
Once tyy Chroithion collars and cuffs and you
will wenr no other kind. Ihey fit 80 well and
feel SO nicely.
Get Lyons Patent Heel Stincnes applied to
new boots or shoes before you run them over.
Catnrrh OF the IIadder.
Singing irilli'ion inflammation, Kidney,
Urinary oompiomts, cured by Bucim-paiba. ST..
GustrineI
The increasing demand for this prepare
ton as a household remedy for indigestion
and dvspepsia issufticientproof OF its efficacy
HNOugh on COrnsu
Ask for Wells "Roueh on Corns." l5c. Quick
relief; complete cure. CoIns, wa,tij hunions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Several years ago according to the
Detroit Ne,CS, Miss Cynthia E. Cleve-
land was an efficient dress-maker at
Pontiac. She got interested in the
temperance cause and became one of
the most efficient workers in Michigan,
and as such was favorably known
throughout the state. Two or three
years ago she went to Dakota, where
she likewise became famed in the anti
beer and anti-whisky cause, becoming
president of the State women's Chris
tian temperance union. Less than a
year ago she was admitted to the bar,
being the first lady to enjoy that high
distinction in Dakota. A short time
ago she had her first case in court, and,
stranger than fiction, it was a woman
on trial for selling liquor without Ii
cense--and she won her case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Hoods Sarsaparilla
" 6. I. HOOD CO., Apothecnries, lowell, Mass
SIGNIFICANT SPRING.
A Dissertation upon its advent, and
its effect upon mankind.


its effect upon mankind.
Tho green leaf of the Spring. "-Shak.
Everybody recognizes spring, when it j
once upon us, but many persons are nc
familiar with the exact date of its appearance
Webster, the world. renowned photographer.
gives us a definition, which may not be in
appropriate here "Spring," says he, "n
the season OF the year when plants begin I,
vegetate and rise; the vernal season, compre
lending the months of March, April and MAY
IN the middle latitudes north of the equator
Thompson, in his "Seasohs," and Shakes
neare, in many of his works, have, perhlr;
no peers in describing it, and yet "etherea
spring" is freighted with malaria "tha
lnsidious foe, lurl ing unseen in the very al
we breathe 1t spreads over the fairest por
tons of our land; brings death and discas
10 thousands; cuts off scores upon scores o.
our children and youth, as well as those II
advanced life. A pcstilence is regarded wit
little less apprehension, and people every
where are asking, "What is it?" "Wherr
does it come from?" "What will cure it?"
KIDNEY WORT AS SPRING MEDICINE.
When you begin to lose appetite;-have a
headache, pain in your side, back and
shoulders;-to toss about at night in restless
,heams;-wake in the morning with foul
mouth and furred tongue;-feel disinclined
to go about your work, heavy in body and
oppressed in mind;-have a fit of the blues;-
when your urine gets scanty or high colored
Ito suffer with constipation, diarrh9a Of
mdigestion;-have a pasty, sallow face, dull
eyes, and blotched skin;-one or all o.
these common complaints will certainly b,
evidences that your liver is disordered, torpit
or perhaps diseased. A bottle of Kidney
Wort is, under such circumstances, price
less boon to such person.
Bare assertions of proprietors have CONT
to possess less force than they frequentl!
merit. The cause of this condition of popu
lar skepticism is, in the main, to be found il
the fact that charlatanism covers our broat
land. Meritorious articles are too frequentl,
found in bad company.
The proprietors of Kidney-Wort Away
yrore all their assertions touching the merit
of their preparations. When we affirm
therefore, that Kidney-Wort is q specific TO
just such disorders as have been mentione,
II this article, the proof, too, belongs to an,
| shall follow fbis Gtotamant