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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

Jcweled belts with superb clasps are
shown, to be worn with round waists {;
these cost little fortune, but antique
ones in silver can be purchased more
cheaply. India work, very plioble and
fine, can sometimes be obtained at sale
of Curios in belts and necklaces.
Among novelties in lace pins and cor
sage ornaments are diamonds set in plat
nun in the shape of an arm and hand
the finger and thumb holding magnili-
cent sapphire, also small pin represent
ing three swaIlows-onc in sapphircS.
another in rubies and the other in da
monds. These are particularly fine, and
cost away up in the hundreds. A lovely
Alexandra is in white and yellow dia-
monds, while bull frogs, spiders, and
various unique designs dazzle the eyes
and tempt the generosity of the wealthy.
Bracelets are broader than they were.
A superb one, set with cats eye, sap
phire and ruby, is $4,000. A stylish
bracelet is small links and a square Jew
eled clasp, while present that a King
might make, or an American nabob, is a
diamond necklace of perfect stones, from
ten to two carats each, that is valued at
$50, 900. Colored stones continue to be
fashionable, surrounded with diamonds,
for earrings A perfect pair of rub les
set in this manner will bring 50, 800.
Fine sapphircs often have very small dia-
monds surrounding them that do not de
tract from the beauty of the stones Gold
purses have jcwclcd ball at either end
and two thick jewclcd rings. --NsO Yori
Star.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
The Drunkard's Nose.

One of the most beautiful features of
the face is u shapely, finc-cut nose. If
this is deformed, the whole face is injured,
however perfect otherwise. But bad
nose is the portion of every habitual tip
pier. 1t takes on hated red more in
tense as the years go on), becomes coarse
with pimplcs, or swells out with disgust
ing and livid protuberances-"t oddy
blossoms" in the apt and picturesque
language of the common people. The
tippler may try ever so hard to conceal
his habits, but his nose is an emblazoned
signal, proclaming the fact to every new
conner.
The explanation is this: The alcohol
increases the action Of the heart and ar
terics about oneiifth, thus driving the
blood to the surface faster than the veins
can bring it back. Hence the countless
capillaries, whose mnutcness makes them
normally invisible, are distended with
impure blood, are kept in a state of per-
manent congestion, and give rise to PIN.
pies and blotchcs.
But the nose is not alone in dishonor
and suffering. Every organ of the body
is in a similar condition. The head there
fore aches; the sleep is disturbed; the APP
petite is poor; the liver is disordered; the
tongue is coated; the throat is dry; the
heart has spells of palpitatjon; the back
and limbs suffer frequent pains; and the
lungs become inhamed from the slightest
exposure This is not a mere deformity,
nor simply prominent sign of a degrad-
ing habit; it is note of warning to its
possessor that his whole system is dis
eased, and is getting ready for the drunk
ards grave.
Says the Medical Reporter, at is a
medical fact that as the influence of alco-
hol reddens the dram-drinkcrs nose, and
changes its appearance, so it reddens and
changes the appearance of every organ OF
the body; and as the nose thus affected is
not in a natural or healthy condition, so
every organ of his body is changed from
Il natural and healthy condition to an I'M
natural and diseased condition; and rs
the skin of the nose takes on unhealthy
action, so the substance and covering Of
the internal organs take on diseased ac-
ton, which results in the full develop
ment of incurable diseases, such as insan-
ity, diseases OF the heat, BriSht's disease
of the kidneys, hobnail liver, and slow
/ Inflammation of the stomach. All these
diseases exist ut the same time in the
dram drinkcr, but the organ most dis
eased is apt TO take the lead in the pro-
cess of morbid action. - Youths Com,
| pnnioE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

The NeW England Medical Monthiy com.
ments very favorably on the proverbial long
and healthfu lives of the Jews. DR.. Picard
holds that this superiority is due to thar
stringent health laws The Mosaic, like the
Older Egyptian code, is very stringent re-
garding the eating Of flesh and other articles
of food. OF tho animals examined large
proportion are always condemned as unfit for
food. People who eat meat Unfortunately
are very prone TO disorders of the blood and
OF the kidneys, for meat is composed Of nitro
gen, which the kidneys have to remove from
the blood, and of course they cannot do this
successfully except by the aid of Warmers
safe cure, the best kidney strcngthener UNI
less 1t is temperately partaken Of and only
the very best meat used Jews also use al
coholc liquors very sparingly and thus keep
up good digestion, and then again they are q
holiday loving and Sabbath observing class
-Housekeeper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
Farm and Garden Notes.

A fair supply of meat for the hens will
add to the yield of eggs and will prevent
feather eating.
No breed of hens is Everlasting
layers A hen that will lay $50 to 200
eggs year is first-class.
In sowing timothy with wheat and
other grains the best results arc obtained
by having the ground dragged and rolled
first.
Don't forget that all fowls are without
teeth and must be supplied with sand
and gravel in order to carry on the work
of grinding the food.
A putrid carcass polluting the air of a
pasture will spoil not only the milk of
the COWS running there, but also the en-
tire contents of the vat into which the
tainted milk is poured at the factory.
True potato seed is raised by planting
the seed from the balls or fruit. Each
plant will produce dozen or more tiny
potatoes, which may be selected from
and the specimens be developed by
culture.
A South Carolnian last summer bag
gcd 5000 punches of grapes in paper
covers. The fruit was perfectly pro-
tected from rot, and ripened perfectly,
but it was too tender to be shipped long
distances.
A Connecticut farmer has several bush
els of apples picked last fall in as sound
and good condition as if Just plucked.
The fruit had been carefully rolled in
paper. For choice varieties the hint may
be worthy of attention.
When pigs are allowed to sleep in
damp places the result will often be stiff
ness of the joints, rheumatism and dis.
eases of the spine, due to taking cold.
Dryncss and warmth are essential to the
thrift of young pigs, especially on the
approach of cold weather.
The only truly economical manner Of
feeding stock, and from which the very
hest and most profitable returns are tc
be expected, is to convert the grains into
meal and feed only in such quantities Cat
regular Intervals as each animal has ca
pacity to consume and digest.
Butter is largely an oil, which is $50 well
fixed that it is hardly susceptible t.
chemical change; therefore, the principal
parts not beng subject to decomposition,
I'VE must look to the watery fluids which
are contained in the milk, which, when
not completely extracted, spoil the butter
and render it worthless, Or to be branded
only as grease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
II Cured tho Cat.

A man recently cured his cat Of get
ting upon the table in search of proven
der. He left some nitro glycerinc in Il
saucer close to the edge of the table
and poured little milk on it, then went
out and waited. AS he pecked through
the window he saw the cat jump upon
the table. He smiled. Soon the cat
found the milk, and in drinking it put
its paw into the saucer. The man
laughed aloud with glec. Then lie
heard noise, and slowly got up from q
corn-hcld over the fence, picked several
cords of spinters out Of himself and
started into the house to see how the cat
felt, but was surprised when he found
the cat had gone and taken the house
with her.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

It's understood, says an authority on
the subject, that gentleman who desires
to marry wears plain or chased gold
ring upon the first finger of the left hand
When he becomes engaged the ring
passes to the second finger, After mar
riage it passes to the third finger IT,,
however, the gentleman desires his lady
friends to clearly understand that he is
not sin the market and docs not wish
to marry at all, he wear, the signct upon
his little finger. This will inform all the
ladies that he is beyond reach. With the
ladies plain or chased gold ring on the
little finger of the left hand indicates mot
engaged" or ready for an offer. =
When engaged the ring passes to the third
finger on the right hand. When married
the third finger on the left hand receives
the ring. When young lady desires TO
defy all suitors she places rings--onc On
the first and one on the fourth finger
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

A correspondent wishes to know the
names and nativities of foreign born
members of Congress. In the Senate
they are Beck (Scotlandy, Fair, sewcll
and c, W, Jone, Gre!and), and j. P.
Jones (England). In the House of Rep
resentativcs-Davis, Collins, McAdoo,
Downey and Lowry JTrolandy, Hahn aud
Romeis (Bavarial, Pulitzer CIungary),
Nelson Norway, Muller Germany,
West (England), and Farquhar (Seot
I,n1\
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
Household Hints,

Mats, tablespoons, salt cellars and pep
per cruets may be arranged to suit ones
taste.
Let the table when no one is present
but the home circle, be the model of
what it should be when surrounded by
guests.
To take mildcw out of linen, rub the
linen with fine soap; then scrapc some
fine chalk, and rub it also on the linen.
Lay it on the grass as it dries, wet it a
little, and it will come out in twice
doing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

Southern Bater-byead. Two cups Oh
white corn meal, one cup cold boiled
rice, three eggs well beaten, one table
spoonful of melted butter, two and one
half cups of milk Or enough for soft
batter, one teaspoonful of soda. Beat
well for three minutes and bake quickly
in shallow pans. Very nice for break.
fast.
Egg Sauce. One cup of chicken broth,
heated and thickcncd, with tablespoon
full of butter rolled thickly in flour
poured over two beaten eggs boiled one
minute, with tablespoonful parsley stirred
in; then seasoned and poured upon
pounded yolkes of two boiled eggs placed
in bottom of bowl. Stir up and it is
ready.
Baked CnstardS One quart of milk,
four eggs, five tablcspoonfuls of sugar
beaten with the eggs, nutmeg and two
tablcspoonfuls Aavoring extract. Scald
the milk, pour upon the other ingre-
dients, stir together well, flavor and
pour into stonechina cups. Set these in
pan of hot water, CRATE nutmeg upon
each and bake until firm. Eat cold from
the cups,
Potato Balls One pint hot, mashed
potatoes, highly seasoned with salt, pep
per, celery salt, chopped parsley and
butter Moisten, if needed, with a little
hot milk or cream, Beat one egg light
and add part of it to the potatoes.
Shape into round, smooth balls. Brush
over with the remainder Of the egg and
bake on a buttercd tin until brown. Be
careful not to get them too moist. - The
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
After Diphtheria

The patient RECEIVERS strength slowly, as the system
is weak and debllltated, and the blood poisoned by
the ravages OF the disease, What Is needed Is gooo
reliable tonic and blood purifier like Hoods sarsapa
rlla, which has justine elements Of strength Tor INC
body, and vitality and richness for the blood wmch
soon bring back robust health After scarlet fcVer or
pneumonia II Is also OF great benefit
"After recovering from prolonged sickness with
diphtheria and needing something to build me up
took two bottles OF Hoods sarsaparla. | felt good
results from the first dose II seemed to so from the
top OF my head to the ends OF nytoes. know HOODS
sarsaparila Is o good thing" g. II. STRATTcs Drug
gist Westneld Mass,
upon our little girl who had been sick with scar
let fever, the use of Hoods sarsaparia was most
marvellous, entirely removing the poison from her
blood and restoring her to good health. Hoods Sar
saparllla deserves our highest praise" E. g. srRAr
ION sIya Mn.r
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
Everything Goes Wrong

IN the bodily mechanism when the liver gets
nation of the blood, imperfect assimilation
are certain to ensue. But il is easy TO prevent
these consequences, and remove their cause
by a course Of llqstetter's Stomach Bitters
%hef Tbs Ha res su Tss
rearance of the pains beneath the ribs and
through the shoulder blade, the nausea, head.
aches, yellowness OF the skin furted look Of
the tongue, and stur odof of the breath. which
characterize liver complaint Sound digestion
and a regular habit of body are blessings also
secured by the use of this celebrated restora.
tive of health. which mparts degree of vigor
to the body which is its best guarantee of safe
ty from malarial epidemics. Nerve weakness
and over-tension are relieved by it. and II i'm.
proves both appetite and sleep.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
lie Was Used to II.

$50 Bangs has gone to jail for forgery
Who would have thought it,"
at is very sad. -Four years solitary
confinement 1t will kill him.
ooh, no! he won't mind that part Of
it at all. lie is quite used to solitary
confinement"
'Indeed. Has he ever been in Jail be,
fose2"
"No; but he has been clcrking for six
years in an establishment that never adj
vertised. PHILADELPHIA Call.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.


A prominent operator on the street was
asked concerning the number and charac,
ter of women who speculate,
lizard telling" he said, "but there arc
certainly over one hundred in this city
who speculate daily, and there may be a,
many as five hundred. Milliners are the
most persistent spectators, and in general
women who conduct an Independent bust.
ness are more likely than others to dabblt
in stocks. n-BoSt0n Globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

who is suffering from ailments peculiar to her
sex, drcadng TO go to physician, but know
ing she needs medical help, will find in Dr.
Pierce's "Favorite prescription" a preparation
which will give her strength and new life
their natural and healthy action. 1t is the re.
suit of many years Of study and practice by d
thoroughly scientific physician, who has made
these troubles speciality. To be had of all
DRUGGISTS
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
KneM She Mns Right.

Wife: Why do lawyers always get
mad with witnesses toward the end Of
their examination, dearl
Husband: Nonsense! They don't!
Wife: Henry, you are always trying
to make out don't know anything. But
I've got you this time. Listen to this
(reads), "The attorney for the defendant
then followed with q cross examination. VI
And they always do end up with wit
ncsses in that way. I've read about it a
hundred times, Tidbits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

A society has been formed in England
to protect birds and wild flowers from
wanton destruction. The society finds
that it can only protect the birds, not
used in food, by wholesale and constant
attacks on millincrs and on the fashion
of wearing feathers to adorn the person,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

"What is home without n Calendar" is a
gerry appropriate inquiry just now, when every
body is looking out for nice Calendar for sc.
About the haudsomest and most convenient one
we have seen is Hoods Household Calendar,
issued by the promoters of that successful
medicine, Hoods Sarsaparills. The head OF a
beautiful Young gill wearnga Kate Greenaway
bonnet adorns the card, and everything about
the Calendar is IN excellent taste. Ask your
druggist for copy, or send six cents in postage
stamps for one, or ten cents for two Calendars
TO G. L Hood & Co. Lowell. Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil
in the world, manufactured from fresh, healthy
livcrs, upon the seashore. 1t is absolutely
pure and sweet. Patients who have once
taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians
have decided It superior TO any of the other
oils in market. Made by Caswell, Hazard 4
Co.. New York.
CmAPrED HANDS, face, pimplcs and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Coswel, Hazard & Co., New York.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

II is Dangerous to tamper with irritating
liquids and exciting snulIs. Use Ely's Cream
Balm, which is safe and pleasant and is easily
applied with the finger. II cures tho worst
cases Of CNmrrh, Cold in the Head and Hay
Fever, giving relief rom the FIRST application.
All druggists have it. Price so cents. By
mail 60 cents, Ely Bros, owego, N. Y.
Chronic Catarh. The result of rs years
CatarIh tho bridge, or DIVISION Of my nose,
was about half gone. | Obtained bottle oil
Ely's Cream Balmi have used four bottles, Np-
plying it TO the affected parts with O swab,
which has aboIt cured up the nostrils. had
previously tried NIL other remedies on tho mar.
ket without permanent relief j. A. Wood, 9G
N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio
| find Ely's Cream B lin good for Catarrh Of
long stnndiug-M. N Loslcy, 1884 West
Chestnut Street, Louisville, Ky.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
POISONED WATER.

The birds of Labrador according to Mr.
L. NJ Turner, embrace 146 species.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

Telephone communication has been
established between Paris and Rheims, a
distance of about lis miles, and the
transmission of sound is said to be per-
fnrt
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
In tha HOaniiaIq.

Baltimore and Philadelphia hospital ply
sicians are prescribing the new proprietary
medicine, Red Star Cough Cure. 1t contan ms
neither morphia, opium, nor any other inju.
rious ingredients. The price is only % cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

LYONS Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners keep
new boots and shoes from running over Sold
by shoe and hardware dealers
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

~ -,
DR.. Robert Newton, late President of the
Eclectic College, of the city of New York, and
formerly OF Cincinnati, Ohio, used DR. WIN.
HALLS BALsAM very extensively in his prac-
tice,as many Of his patients, now living, and re-
stored to health by the use Of this invaluable
medicine, can amply testify. He always said
that so good remedy ought to be prescribed
freely by every physician as a sovereign rom.
edy in all cases OF lung diseases. 1t cures Con-
sumption, and has no equal for all pcctoral
complaints.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

Chicago now claims population of
1901 900, and the Times of that city
thinks she will outstrip London in 1910
'if the present ratio is maintained"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
Softer Still.

81 see they're making railway tracks
of paper, now"
"Nothing curious about that. I've
seen tracks made of even softer mate
rial"
"What kindW
"Wagon tracks, "--Binghamton Rpub.
ltoan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
Wrecks of Humanity,

who have wasted their manly vigor and pow.
ers by youthful foll!es, inducing nervous dc.
bility, impaired memory, mental anxiety
despondency lack OF scf-confdcnce and vii
power, weak back and kindred weaknesses
Should address, with 10 cents in stamps. fCl
large illustrated treatise giving unfailng
means of cure, Worlds Dispcnsary Medical
Association. G6J Main street, Buffalo. y. Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

Ell. Moves, Revere, Mass, was cured o.
scald-hcad by using Halls Hair Remover. =,
A sure cure for obstinate coughs and colds
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. The best remedy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
A pOOr, WculS Sister,

Cotton has been grown SUPPLEMENTARY with
some success the past season about New Haven
and Glastonbury, Conn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
To break up COLDS ana tevcrs, use early DR..
Pierce's Extract of Smart Weed

William H Vanderbit's chief cook was
paid $4,000 year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

There are said to have been dudes in ancient
Rome. That is probably the reason Rome
howled.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

The best cough medicine is Pisos Cure for
Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

Tho best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads arc
made Of zinc and leather, TN Them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

kept by all dealers. One box lasts as long as
two of any other Received medals at State
Fair Centennial, and Paris Exposition.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13
Hoods Sarsa pariIla

Sold by all druggists 81 six for 81, Prepared b
G. I. HOOD CO., Apothecares, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 2jc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

"psos Cure for Consumption saved my hfc."-
L. L. WHILE, Druggist, Kintner, Mich.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

"Will buy no other Cough Medicine as long as Wa
can get Piso's Cure"-C. B. LARIMER, K!rkwood, LII.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1886-01-13

"Pisos Cure cured me of Consumption. "-Wa. Z.
ROBERTSON, Brandywinc, Nd
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-19

Last time | was in New York bought
some cigars at an uptown place and rec.
ogniZed the cigar man rs one | haC
known in the same business in Detroit.
There was box Of tin-foiled cigars la
belled 80 cents straight" l said TO him
Il don't suppose you sell many of these
We sell more of those 50cent cigars
than any other. / tell you how it's done.
Those are three-fOr-a.quarterc cigars. The
foil wrapping doesn't cost much and it
has fine effect, as il each cigar was
worth gold and had to be taken care Of
Now have an arrangement with a num-
Der OF men about town who bring friends
in here. They call for 59-cent cigars and
l hand over three. l charge 'em 10
cents"
Il suppose they come back here and
you refund the cash"
"Oh. no. They give me a 3 bill and
give them the change in their hand and
they pocket it with a lordly air, as if
change We're Of no consequence TO them =
Il suppose such customers are pretty
much young fellows, not too flush of cash.
who want to put on 8 good deal of style.
Yes, We have some OF them, but mainly
they are wholesale men and bring in theiI
customers from the country. Cor. De
troit Free Press
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-19
Miss Braddop. tn. Noyelist.

Miss Braddon, the novelist, recently
told Olive Logan that after she took up
writing to work at it steadily as profes-
sion, she deliberately changed her chirog-
raphy, because she found that a large
handwriting was much more fatiguing
than a small one. Miss Braddon has desks
and chairs Of different sizes in her liter
airy workroom, and when she gets tired of
the sitting posture she takes her manu-
script and walks over to a standing desk,
where she writes until fatigued of the
erect posture. Her writing habits art
most methodicaL She breakfasts at and
is at her desk by 10 a. am. She works on
without intermission for a regular meal
until : p. m, when she dresses for dinner.
II she feels hungry during the day she
rings for Il cup of tea and bit of bread,
which are brought on a tray to her desk
But as heavy work like this would 500
use up person a good deal younger than
is Miss Braddon, she only indulges in
three work days week. The other days
she is on horseback, always hunting in
the season Boston Transcript,