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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Holiday presents at Hendricks.
See those bob-sleighs at Coffin &
Co.'s.
Playing cards, SO per gross, at Geo.
Krieg's.
See those elegant cutters at Coffin
& Co.'s.
w- Blank Proofs of Labor for
sale at this office.
Get your Gem Roller Mill Flour at
the |. F. Co.'S store.
Go to the |. F. Co.'s if you want
any order filed complete.
Go and examine Lund & Anderson's
new fall latest style gents goods. If
Ten Thousand Dolls. Prices from
2tc. to IS. Red House, Sacramento.
Choice cuts of beef, mutton. and
veal, at Warren & Co.'S Eagle Market.
Hay and grain of every description
at the Idaho Forwarding Company's
store.
A fine Key West cigar for 12t
cents, and good 5-cent cigar, at Geo.
Krieg's.
Did you hear the latest? Yes.
Friedman sells cheaper than any other
merchant on the River.
See those "Brown's Patent" bobs
at Coffin & Co.'S. They beat the
Common Sense" all out.
Go to the l. F. Co.'s store for bar
gains. They sell cheaper for cash
than anybody else in town.
Gift Goods of every description.
One price, city or country. Catalogues
free. Red House, Sacramento, Cal.
Rogers's Genuine Silverware; Roll
Plated and Solid Gold Jewelry. Cata-
iogues free. Red House, Sacramento.
The question that is now agitating
the people: Where to buy the cheap
est goods? The answer is: At Fried
mans.
The business men begin to notice
some improvement, and believe that
the winter will not be as dull as an
tcipated.
Picture Books, Christmas Cards,
I'm and Wood Toys. Headquarters
lof holiday goods. Red House, Sac
rsmento, Cal. 2w
A miner reports John w. Mackay
as having said recently that if the
brokers' don't give the boys fair deal
Se would not lesve a single one of
them in existence.
The water will be shut off to-mor-
row, from 2 to 4 p. m, in order to
a0sh and repair the mains of the Al
'uras Water Company.
Dan. Harrington is "siek" in San
francisco. There are many other
SOCK dealers elsewhere who are also
S'ck-sicker than Dan.
Elaine.
Elaine Coal Oil.
Elaine Coal Oil at Coffin & Co.'S.
A'alne Coal Ol-the hest in the
world-at Coffin & Co.'S.
Inc young ladies of Baltimore are
!. open rebellion against q fastidious
.snmcing-master of that city. He &C.
,S any makes their partners swing
'"em round by the hands.
=, Brigham Bishop, who ran il
ou e~ 7 orx a bucket-shop much fire.
si 'a ny women, and who has jus,
a.'s.' has discovered that women
S.o'tors are worse than men. They
AZ ng their lunches and hang about
once oil day, turniog up thei'
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
Bscklen's .Arnica Salve.

The best Salve In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilbIains, Corns, and all Skin EruptiOns,
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
ouired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price,
as cents q box. For sale by j. A Rupert.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
Notice of Forfeiture.

To 8. B. Miller. NJ. D., and his repre- sentatives:
You are hereby notified that We have expended
one hundred dollars $1,000 in labor and improve
ments upon the Rising Sun Mining Claim, stu
ated in Bullion, Mineral Hill Mining District
Alturas County, Idaho Territory, In order to
hold said premises under the provisions of section
1924, Revised Statutes of the United States, being
the amount required to hold the same for the year
ending December 81, 1886. And II within 90 days
from the service of this notice, within 90 days
after this notice by publication including cost Of
publication, you fail or refuse TO contribute your
proportion Of such expenditure as q oo-owner,
your interest in the said claim fbeing one aif
and your proportion of this expenditure being
$50 will become the property OF the Alba Mining
Company Of New York, under said section 1924.
JAMES N. PELLEGRIN,
l0l4 cambridge street.
Philadelphia, Pa.
SAMUEL G. CRAIG,
1894 Third avenue,
New York CIty. N. Y.
First publication, January 3, 1887.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
Prominent Visitors to the Comstock.

Among the recent visitors to the
Comstock we see mentioned Philip
Deidesheimer, young Flood, and a
host of other equally prominent min
ing or moneyed men who have not
been up there for several years. 1t
is evident that there is merit in the
old mines yet, or these men would not
be SO anxious to satisfy themselves
about the reported developments.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15

A clear head is indicative of good
health and regular habits. When
the body is languid, and the mind
works sluggishly, Ayers Cathartic
Pills will assist in the recovery of
physical buoyancy and mental vigor.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
NEXT YEARS "CAMP.FIRE,o
1t Is Proposed to Hold 1t Somewhere
on Camas Prairie.


The Grand Army boys are begin
ming to talk of holding Department
Campfire on Camas Prairie, next Sep
TENDER, at some point where fishing
and hunting and Camas roots are
good. The gathering will be regu.
lar old. fashioned one, where hard tack
and bacon and beans will predomi.
nate, but it is intended to give all
who attend at least a taste of that
famous camas root for the sake OF
which the Bannocks "fought, bled
and died." with as much ardor as the
old army boys ever displayed.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
SCROFULA

| lido not believe that
Ayers Sarsaparilla
has an equal as o cure
for Scrofulous HUI
mors. 1t is pleasant
to take, gives strength
to the body, and pro-
duces o more perma-
nent result than any
medicine / ever used.
e. Haines, North
Lindale, Ohio.
I have used Ayers
Sarsaparilla, in my
family, for Scrofula,
and know, II 1t is
taken faithfully it will
thoroughly eradicate
this terrible disease.
w. +. Fowler, NJ. D.,
Greenville, Tenn.
For forty years I
have suffered with
Erysipelas. I have
tried various remedies
Il for my complaint, but
foand no relief until
1 commenced using
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
After taking ten bot
ties of this medicine I
am completely cured.
M. g. Amesbury,
Rockport, Me.
/ have suffered. for
years, from Catarrh,
which was so severe
that 1t destroyed my
appetite and weak
ened my syste IN.
After trying other
remedies, without re-
lief, I began to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
and, In q few months,
was cured. Susan L.
Cook, 500 Albany ST.,
n Boston, Mass.
y Ayers Sarsaparilla
is superior to any
blood purifier that I
ever tried. 1 have
taken it for Scrofula,
Canker, and Salt
Rheum, and received
much benefit from it.
1t is good, also, for
q weak stomach. -
Millie Jane PIERCE, s.
Bradford, Mass. It
SarsapariIIa,
J.C. Aver g. Co., Lowell, Mass
4; six bottles, %.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
Married.

BALLARD WARRoAPH.-At the residence of the
brides father, at Soldier, December Z, 1886,
Miss L. A. Ballard to John wsrrosph-both Of
Soldier.
GThe high contracting parties are old settlers on
the Prairie, and the groom Is in comfortable cir
cumstannes. The new couple start in life with
the best wishes of all who know them
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
Soda Springs Mineral Water,

The best in the world-at the Idaho
Forwarding Company's.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15
NEW TO-DAY.
Discharge Lost.

The original discharge of John McFarlnne from
the Eleventh Regiment Of Pennsylvania Cavalry
has been lost since last summer. The document
ID Of no use to anybody but the owner. WHO prizes
1t highly. He will therefore feel under great OBJ.
legations for its delivery at this Office its return
to him. addressed: JOHN MCFARLAND, care of
E. D. Baker Po&t, G. A. R., Hailey, Idado. de16+
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-12-15


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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
The Farmers Bonanza.

A we'll constructed compost hemp Is the
farmers bonanza We do not mean
special purpose composts, but those made
for general purpose-those where every
particle of solid and liquid manure, leaves
litter, weeds, arc worked together into
uniform fine mass. In such a compost
heap the provident farmer garners ana
stores that which ms Tres his success Tor
.uture season. BY all means make your
compost heap under cover. A good be-
ginning is formed by a thick layer OF dry
soil, vegetable refuse or the like.
The compost heap should be laid in even
layers and each layer go over the entire
heap, for thus only can final uniformity be
had. The vegetable matter is an element
of the compost heap often overlooked,
though valuable one. Sods, weeds, lit
ter from the wood pile and refuse from
the kitchen are the valuable adjuncts, as
is the dish water and other Stops
The fermentation induced by the barn
yard manure and the action Of the lime
and ashes added, work. upon the vegetable
matter and developsa IN admirable quality
of plant food. Establish the rule OF com
posting everything of manurial value and
the result will be an abundance of farm
made fertilizer at all times and for oil
crops.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
GROUND PLAN OF ICE HOUSE.

GROUND PLAN OF ICE HOUSE.
When economy of labor and money is
an object, make your ice house after the
plan illustrated. Place two poles up at
each corner, as in the cut, with an extra
pole at one side of the front, to serve as
one side of the door. Let the front posts
be foot longer than the others to insure
slanting roof. A plate of light scant-
ling secures the topin place. The bottom
planks all around are nailed to the posts,
which may be more firmly secured by
cleats connecting with those at each cor
ner Now it is ready for the ice.
First cover the bottom with a layer of
sawdust six inches deep; next put in the
first tier of ice, keeping the blocks foot
distant from the plank wall; fill in the
space with sawdust a; place a second tier
of ice; next put in position more planks,
and SO on until the house is filed, storing
the ice and carrying up the wall together
and filling in with sawdust, as the work
progresses. The planks need only be
slightly nailed to keep them up when the
ice is removed. When the house is full,
thick layer of the packing material is
put on the top of the ice. Drainage is
secured by placing the structure on slop-
ing ground. The door is made by using
two lengths of the plank on the front side
as indicated by the posts in the cut
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
The Siberian Stone Pine,

Though we have as yet no large trees
Of this pine in the west we have the best
reason for believing that it will prove
eminently valuable as an ornamental and
timber tree, and also as nut bearing tree
On the dry steppes Of eastern Russia,
where most other conifers fail, it is grown
largely for its fine grained, soft and
fragrant timber, which is used all over
the world for carving and for its edible
nuts which are found for sale in every
grocery and on all trains. 1t is also a
favorite tree in public and private parks
and for avenues in about all parts of east
Europe. In expression it has something
of the graceful, light colored foliage of
the white pine with the density and
pyramidal habit of our red pine.
We have found it specially easy to grow
from seed, as the little plants shoot up
from the large nuts as vigorously as corn.
and are not easy to sunburn or liable to
clamp off," Commercially the seeds
may be obtained ckeaply and in any quan-
tity.-J. L. B. in Iowa Register.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
New Fruits of Promise.

The early white grape, Empire State, "
a Seeding of the Hartford Prolific" fer
tilted with the "Clinton," is attracting
favorable notice. The punches are large,
with berries medium to large in size, with
color white with light tinge of yellow,
and covered with thick white bloom.
This grape ripens very early, the vine is
hardy, vigorous and productive.
The early Harvest" blackberry is re-
ceiving good reports from both north and
south. Professor Munson, of Texas, pro-
nounces it bonanza for Texas and the
south generally.
The Industry" gooseberry, according
to as good authority us Messrs. Ellwangcr
and Barry, has come to revolutionize
gooseberry culture in this country.
A new ounce claiming attention is
called the champion" This ripens
about two weeks later than the "Orangs, "
and is said to keep until Christmas.
Among newcomers in raspberrics that
promise well is the "Rancocas The
strong points claimed forit are earliness,
strong growth, hardness and productive
ness.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
A Word About Cisterns.

DR. kedzie, who is an excellent author
ity, claims that all cisterns should have
an outlet pipe as we'll as an inlet pipe,
and of the two the outlet is the more i'm
rortant
He advises That the escape pipe extend
to within half an inch of the lower part
of tic ci3tcrn, and be not more than two
inches in diameter, while the entrance
pipe is four inches With this arrange
Ec,t. he claims Tact when the cistern be-
comes full Guringa heavy rain the water
10 Pressed oct With force enough to carry
with it eli lirt c:.d sediment Tat settles
naturally j.: the lowest plccc il t,c els
torn, along with tic old, impure water
Put The outlet and inlet veil Gown below
tho f.c3t line, c-,tl make TIC neck long
enough so tic ircct cannot enter.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
Redfern Gowns,

In the first illustration our readers will find
models from two original Redfern designs.
They are characterized by the elegant sim
plcty which is SO perfectly suited to tailor
gowns.
Fig ON the left shows one of the hand
some polonaise costumes that are again in
fashion. It is suit of fawn colored home
spun cloth trimmed with brown velvet. The
lower skirt is plain. The polonais, is closed
at the front in the skirt, and has the panel Of
brown velvet set in. Yoke collar and pointed
cuffs of the velvet The opening in the waist
is Oh the left side sloping towards the front,
buttoned underneath and trimmed with rich
brown braiding over the waist opening and
on the sleeves. Bonnet of the fawn colored
homespun and velvet of the dress.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
The Hen House Floor.

Absorb the moisture Dry street dirt
will readily act as an absorbent Every
week clean up the floor of the house, plac-
ing the manure in barrels. After the
manure has been removed give the floor
a good sprinlllng with dry road dust. If
one has no garden or lawn, or if he has
plenty of other fertilizers, he can sell his
hen manure for 40 or 30 cents per bushel
to the tanners. In such case, however,
instead of being mixed with earth, it
must be kept pure. Some poultrymen
derive quite q revenue from their sales of
the droppings for tanning purposes, and
find it convenient to have shelves ar
ranged under the perches, which are regu-
larly scraped every morning. Hen manure
must not be allowed to tlecompose or fer
ment before being sent to the tanner as
its value is thus destroyed.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
Care of House Plants.

Numbered with plants best for indoor
cultivation are geraniums, fuchsias,
arbutus, carnations, callas, heliotropes,
ivies, gloximas, begonias, cactuses,
petunias and some species of the palm
family. These are called robust, self re-
liant plants, not requiring coaxing or any
special culture.
Watering is an important item. A
good general rule is not to apply moisture
till the surface of the soil appears dry
then give enough water to thoroughly
moisten all the soil in the pot. The Gala
being a semi aquatic plant requires water
daily.
Keep your plants clean; when sweeping
or busting cover with paper or q thin
muslin sheet Turn the pots around ut
least every week, to prevent the plants
from becoming one sided; they will lean
to the light and soon become i'll shaped
without this attention. If you want a
plant to branch and become bushy pinch
it off at the top; this vii induce branches
to start at the sides up and down the stalk.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
Cholera In C0rea.

The deaths from cholera in Corea were re-
ported for while at 600 per day. Seoul,
the chief city Of the peninsula, >co.tl ses
less than 25O, 900 inhabitants within its walls.
I'm important point to note is that the SAM
rary condition of the capital has been for a
ong time horrible, in spite of excellent
,a ural drainage The sewers were once
very good, although open on the streets; but
If late the houses have encroached on the
horoughfares, and have been reckleSsly
quilt up to and even over the sewers, leaving
only the space necessary for these conduits,
which have become filther and filthier. The
lesson of this devastation of Seoul is the one
that would be taught in any other city of the
world under like circumstances; and horrible
and pitiahle as was Tire mortality, insomuch
as the dead lay iong unburied it cannot be
called surprising.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
ing of stones roughly laid up or of sods

ing of stones roughly laid up or of sods
piled Ave feet high. The outside of the
curve must be placed toward the north
or northwest, the direction from which
prevailing storms blow. This plan IL
often practced on the western plains.
On the ranches of Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Wyoming, one sees In local..
ties where tho natural protection OF
ravincs, groves of timber, etc. Is not
available, storm shelters Of peculiar con-
struction Rude frameworlSs are made
of poles sloping so as to protect from the
northwest and east winds, and covered
over with hay or straw. This covering
proves acceptable during protracted
storms both as q source Of food and pro-
lection.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
ChildreIl's Hose.

Children's hose show some very desirable
improvements A new idea is a very closely
ribbed stripe around the log, above the calf,
which serves as garter. English boys and
girls are wearing this style very generally for
ordinary occasions and for school hose. They
are heavy and strong, and are likely to meet
With the approval of American mothers.
Children's hose in general are greatly i'm
proved. All points Of excellence possible to
introduce are found in the present stocks.
There are boot hose with white feet Of thick
so. t cotton that are much more pleasant for
some children than those that are all black.
Wooden hose have cotton feet for the same
eason. Silk spliced heels and ankles are
shown in silk, cashmere and fine cotton hose
for girls and children. -Demorests Monthly.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
Answers to Invitations.
1t may be laid down us u rule that

1t may be laid down us Il rule that any in
vitation requires an answer, however cti-
cuette changes the method of reply, or at
! st the Acknowledgment of an attention.
| vitations to parties, dinners and the like
always require reply. even if one is not
a>iied for An invitation to dinner should
+ ,crive a reply at once, that the host may
Ii we ample time to I'll the place if the invita-
ton is declined. And the guest should ar
rive exactly on time; not too late because the
Iii ,ner should not be kept waiting; not too
,;rly, since the host or hostess may desire to
..,Wrintend the arrangement of the table,
I'D might not be ready to receive guests In
vitations to receptions do not need a reply if
the invitation is accepted. If it is not accept
ol a card should he sent with regrets.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
The Terms Men and Women

A singular change in the use of the words
designating men and women has come about
within the last fifty years. In the middle OF
he present century it was common to speak
II mans vito rs his lady To-day Euch +,
use of tue word would be regarded by many
~ an Insult.
Neither the word gentleman nor lady j.
Gsed as frequently as formerly. 1t used to be
onnon for a young girl to speak Of her
male friends as gentlemen Now, she would
say man had called on her, NJ four men
we're presented to her during the evening.
ono is n.orc likely to hear his barber spoken
81 as the gentleman who shavcs him than
!.ear the president of the United States called
tic gentleman hooccupies the White House
1t would he the man who is president
The terms gentleman AMI lady were
originally used to designate u class in England
With sp cial privileges. There is no distilc-
ton in class III the United States. and people
are all men and women alike.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
The Hunger Cure.

Not favoring anything which may be fairly
allied starvation, it is unquestionably true
that there Is manifest advantage, as a cu,a-
tive means, in reasonable fasting, at least to
IN extent to allow the system to rid itself of
all distractions AS when wo have more
labor on hand than can be possibly done to-
.ay, some of it must remain till tomorrow,
80 when we take more food than can be d.
cstcd in tho allotted time, or that SO difficult
OF digestion that it cannot he disposed of in
tho usual time, there must be an accumua-
ton, something which serves as an obstruc-
ion, mn accumulation Of materials which
need to be disposed of, the whole system being
more or less cogged.
Fasting, therefore, under such circum-
stances, is among the most important of the
.emc lial measures. When this Is not done
nature, us the next best means to he EN-
)loyed, throws Off such offending matter by
vomiting or purging, thus avoiding other
.orms of disease, ii as disease these friendly
manifestations may be regarded. l well
NOW that there are persons who believe thai
me must eat or soon die, but they forget that
Dr. Tanner lived for forty days. taking only
water, and that others have lived still longer,
and that in high fevers and acute diseases,
when the appetite is entirely suspended, sew
cral weeks may pass while the patient is fast
ing.
The danger of starvation is not as great as
i, usually supposed by any means, since the
body is composed mainly Of the elements of
,ir and water which, we suppose, may be APP
propriated in an emergency. Therefore,
am firm in the opinion that at the commence
luent of an acute disease, decided sickness
may Ike averted, in nine cases out of ten, by
reasonable fasting, at least SO long as there is
no appetite, with extra bathing, friction CT
the surface, quiet, rest, good supply of air
md sunlight DIR. Hanaford.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
SOCIAL INTERCOURSE.

BE Careful to Answer InvitatiOns-At-
tention to Speaker.
One Of the most frequent breaches e good
breeding is the interruption Of one who is
speaking. 1t requires considerable practice,
specially for naturally impatient person,
to become habituated to listening attentively
20 what a companion is saying. One who
can stand shere great deal is passing which
it is desirable to see and can look directly at
md listen attentivcly to one who is speaking,
o the exclusion of all else, shows an unmis-
taxable mark Of the highest breeding.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
Facts Farmers Ought to Know.

In purchasing hens select carefully from
well known yards, to avoid the introduce
ton of diseases and lice into floclls.
Experiments made at the MICHIGAN
Agricultural college make it appear that
the ashes of corn cobs have a value as
more than twice that Of hard wood or of
wood ashes.
Progressive cGltivators in the north
western states lccced in growing fair
crors of peaches every year by giving
winter protection.
Parnips my be icft in the ground
through Gee winter
Ground bone and kainit with some
nur.ate ~ potash makes good plant
food for lie peach orchard,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-12-10
The Polite Boy.

a boy who is polite to his father and
oihcr is likely to be polite 10 everybody
Csc. \ boy lacking politeness to his parents
E!av have The semhlance of courtesy i'll socie-
~, but is never truly polite in spirit. As
lee becomes familiar he VIII hctGay lis real
want of courtesy in spite Of oil lis attempts
not 10.