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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31
MEDICAL SCIENCE,
Doctors Don't Know SO Much as Som
EolLs rrt,tpE Thcv no

Doctors Don't Know SO Much as Sons
Folks Think They Do.
The disagreements among physicians
on points in their profession, thab by
this time should certainly be SO well es-
tablished as to be irrefutable were
medicine an exact science, has led many
intelligent people to think that. outside
of anatomy. doctors know but little
more than other folks.
Doctors disagree not alone in dag
nosing or attempting to cure diseases,
but also as to the means for prevent
ing them. Almost every article used
by man for food, drink or raiment has
been both recommended and condemn
ed by differing medical schools, and
frequently with no consideration for the
varying natures and environment of
men.
Not many years ago there was great
pother about the habit, among both
men and women, of holding up certain
articles of clothing by a snugly fitting
waistband, and all sorts of contrivances
for this purpose were invented for wo-
men, generally patterned after mems
braces, the design of which was to shift
the weight from the hips to the shout
ders. Now comes an English doctor
with series of cases of consumption,
chief among which are this: Braces
are another curse of civilization-by
suspending the weight of our clothes
fx,1,, .ol,- E.
them in the savage and natural way,
by girdle round the waist" In this
as in other things people ''pay their
money and take their choice" being as
sured that whatever they do they will
have some sort of medical authority to
back them.
The most damaging testimony against
medicine as an exact, reliable science
comes from its own great practitioners.
Thus the famous Dr. Abercrombie said
that ''Since first cultivated as a science,
medicine is fraught with the highest
degree of uncertainty. We can not
properly be said to act upon experience,
as we do in other branches of science"
Sir Ashley Cooper, the celebrated sur
geon, said in hospital lecture: ''The
art of medicine is founded on conjec-
ture." DIR. Hoffman. the most cele-
brated physician of the eighteenth CEN
fury, wrote: GAS regards most med
icines the physician is deceived, as
their true properties are quite unknown,
and we know of no general law of
nature for their remedial employment
in disease" And our own Dr. Oliver
Wendell Holmes holds pretty much the
same view, as he says: eff all drugs
were cast into the sea it would be so
much the better for men and so much
the worse for the fish,"
Perhaps great advance has been
made in the science of medicine since
these great professors wrote and spoke,
but it can not yet by any means be
classed among the exact sciences.
Many new remedial agents have I'M
doubtedly been added to the phar-
macopnia, and some of them are, no
doubt, good in curing disease or allevi-
ating pain, but the professional gentle
men who prescribes one of them or
half dozen of them in combination is
never perfectly sure as to what the re-
suit of their administration to patient
will be. Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31
BATHING IN ALASKA.
Processes That Are Decidedly Disagree
able to the Uninitiated.

Processes That Are Decidedly Disagree
able to the Uninitiated.
Every Russian trading post. accord
ing to Mr.. Dali, has bath-house, and
once a week all the people avail them
selves of it's privileges. The apparatus
is simple, not to say primitive. but the
method is what might be called heroic,
especially the dressing in room where
the temperature is below zero. A rude
arch of loose stones is built. and more
stones piled over it, so that a fire made
beneath the arch can penetrate between
them.
There is no chimney, but a trap-door
in the roof A large cask full of water
heated for the purpose, and another of
cold water generally with ice floating
in it, and a succession of benches, one
above the other, complete the equip
ment. When the stones are thoroughly
heated, and the smoke has all passed
out, all Goals are removed and the trap
door is shut; any smoke or Goals re-
naming will make the eyes smart and
the bath very uncomfortable. Each one
leaves his clothing in an outer room,
and on entering vets his head and
throws hot water on the heated stones
until as much steam is produced as he
can bear. Then he mounts as high on
the benches as he finds comfortable,
and the perspiration issues from every
pore. Next he takes sort of broom
or bunch of dried mint or birch twigs,
with the leaves still on them, which is
prepared at the proper season and
called meemtk. With this he thrashes
himself till all impurities are thor
oughly loosened from the skin, and
finishes with a wash-Off in hot water
and soap. Then taking a kantag, or
wooden dish, full of ice-cold water, he
dashes it over himself, and rushes out
into the dressing-room.
This last process is disagreeable to
the uninitiated, but is absolutely neces-
sary to prevent taking cold. l have
known cases of acute rheumatism
brought on by emitting it. The dress
ing-roOm is spread with straw, and al
ways communicates with the outer air.
The temperature is often many degrees
below zero. but such is the activity of
the circulation that one dresses in per-
feet comfort Notwithstanding. A warm
dressing would be insupportable.
Youths Companion.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31

A California Chinaman has found a use
for the bugs and beetles which are attracted
and Killed by the electric lights He gathers
them and pickles them in brandy. ssHeau
good for cold" he says.
A cat fell into well at Akron, O., and in
nsnlng her out the owner brought up a
sachei and 500 in cash. The clothes are
not very good fit, but the greenbacks set as
comfortable as an old shoe
Pearl Jones and Florence Reese, of Geor-
gla. drew up bucket of water from the
wen, and as they reached out for the bucket.
they discovered water moccasin wranned
around the rope, which they had drawn
nom the bottom of the well.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31
A Soap Miners Yarns.

The natural soap mines of OVENS
Lake, Cal, are thus accounted for by
one OF the company now working them.
He says that the waters of the lake
contain strong solution of borax and
soda. In these waters there breeds
grub that becomes a fly. The flies die
In the water and drift ashore, covering
the ground to depth of foot or more.
The oily substance of the flies blends
with the borax and soda, and the result
is a layer of pure soap. These strata
repeated from year to year form the
soap mines. where large forces of men
are now employed. This soap miner is
quoted in a San Francisco paper as fol.
lows: There is another queer thing
about the waters of these lakes. You
shoot duck there and fail to get it.
and in little while, when it drifts
ashore, you will find that its fat breast
and sides have changed to an elegant
toilet soap. and you can chip it off and
use it and it is just as nice as anv re-
fined soap. IN. Y. Sun.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31

IL happiness be only freedom from
mental care and physical pain, then its
best securities are hard heart and a
strong stomach.
Among the countries in which wo-
man suffrage in one form or another
prevails are: England, Scotland. Wales
sweden, Russia, Austria-Hungary. Gro
alta, Dalmatia, Italy, British Burmab
Madras Presidency, Bombay Presi-
dency, Russian Asia, Tasmania Ice
land, New Zealand, Victoria, New South
Wales, Queensland and South Ans
tralia
Dried beef ''frizzledn with a little
milk, thickened with corn-starch. and
served with bordering of scrambled
eggs around it. is quickly-prepared
and nourishing dish for substantial
tea
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31
Says PROFESSOR Hadley:

Says Professor Hadley: 1.-THE
speed of railroad trains is restricted
within three theoretical limits: First,
physical limit of eighty miles an
hour, beyond which it is found impos-
sible for a train to hold the track; Sec
oud, an operating limit of sixty miles
an hour, which practical experience
has found trains can not run without
much damage to life; third, CONNER
cial limit of thirty miles per hour, at
which, all things considered, it is found
saost economical to run train
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31
Her Majesty rooo;rs O

Her Majesty receives as Queen an
annual salary, termed the Civil List.
OF 1925, 900; as Duchess of Lancaster
she draws annually 100000, and a
pension OF $4,015 ''in lieu of prisage
and butlerage on wines imported into
the duchy," whatever that may mean.
This sum of $2.O00,OO odd is almost
all clear profit Her Majesty does not
even have to be charitable out of her
own pocket, fot Parliament grants
every year af,s =. e. 600 toy-ayal chari-
ties and 1870
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31
Eleven important Events.

Ships were first "copper" bottomeo
in 1888.
Christianity was introduced inlo
Japan in 1549.
The first telescope was used in Eng
land in 1908.
The first watches were made at M"
remberg in 1477.
Omnibusses were first introduced LII
New York in 1880.
The first newspaper advertisement
appeard in 1862.
Kerosene was first used for Lighting
purposes in 1926. -.
The first copper cent was coined III
New Haven in 1851
The first use of locomotive IN 'n'
country was in 1929 T.,
Percussion caps were USED Ill
United States army in 1880.
The first. saw-maker's anvil W."
brought to America in 1919
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31

"A Baltimorean recently dropped
asleep ON a park bench, when, his head
falling forward, he unconsciously
choked to death over the stiff edge of
his celluloid collar. A dog died in II l.
nois the other day from drinking the
water in which flannel shirt had been
rinsed. A st. Louis man died of cry
sipelas contracted from verdigris brass
collar button eating into his neck; and
a man in Chicago was roasted to death
by the firing of his cotton undercloth-
ing as dried before an open CRATE
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31

In cultured Boston they do not hiss an
actor or public speaker when they wish to
express their disapproval of his efforts.
Instead the audience simply exclaims ssBooIn
In loud and denunciatory tones A promi-
nent preacher was thus "Booedp the other
night at an Indignation meeting in Fanuil
hall and has felt very bad over it ever since
The art of proofreading has been brought
70 q high degree of perfection by
Inc London Times. Five years ago Lord
Wmchelsea made bet that he would find
81 mlsprints in six numbers of The Times.
The stakes were $500 and $50 additional for
every blunder additional, more or less. Six
numbers were taken at random and three
n1lsprints were discovered Lord Winchel-
sea lost nearly $1,000
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31

wv men a young man is over n0,'s
and ears in love with a pretty girl, n0
never asks us marriage failure'
Boston Courier.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-05-31

-"Breed from the best" is goou
rule for poultry-keepers. as well do w.
breeders of the large domestic anlln"'''
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

"Knowi Of course he knows
What did he come down yere for
What's he riding on the kars and
steamboats, for if he doesn't know I?
If he don't know how could he write
for the papers, 7"
This doubled the deacon up, and as
she winked at me to proceed, l contin-
ued:
Deacon, doesn't the scriptures say
that six days shalt thou labor T? Did
not all the believers in the days of the
Messiah labor at something? Didn't
some of the disciples have lands and
cattle ?"
II reckon" he grudgingly ad.
mitted.
"You are commanded to labor. If
you have got religion which forbids
you to 60 out and repair those fences,
get rid Of those weeds, repair the cab
in and get the comforts of life around
you, it's religion that won't stand
fire."
"Jist as l hev allus said," exclaim-
ed the woman.
"Waal, stranger, Pm jiggered (puz-
zled) over it," said the deacon. 81
heven't bin led to see it in that light
befo'. Looks reasonable, as I'll al
low. Mebbe the Lord don't require,
though l thought he did. l wish l
could see sign to set me right"
"I'll show you sign. Take your
hoe after breakfast tomorrow and go
into that corn. It's pretty late in the
season, but perhaps you can save some
of it. Put in a good days work, and
when night comes sit down and see if
you feel guilty of any wrong. See if
you don't conclude that you have
done your uuty.
"Will ye abide ?" asked the wife as
she jumped up.
IL reckon" he answered as he
cast a rueful look OH the cornfield.
"Of course ye will. It's one of
which. You'un is either powerful
lazy, or you'un has too much religion.
This will diskiver the which 'un."
The deacon went off after an arm
ful of wood to cook supper with, and
the old woman got behind the corner
of the house and swung her bonnet
and chuckled.
stranger, you'un got the ole man
up tree from the start Thar hain't
nobody round yere as ever went to
skule or knows anything but roots
and 'possums. You've hit him ker-
flop. You've penned him right up.
He's dun got to work now or admit
that he is onery lazy. The Lord sent
you down yere to upset the deacon
and show the error of his ways, and l
thank him from the bottom of my
heart"
How | "stood for" Tom and Sary
will be illustrated in another article.
M. Quad, in Detroit Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Charles Whymper, the well known
engraver and animal painter, of Lon
don, told the following story few
years ago:
81 dined at Aid. So and Sos, and
as a mark of honor his eldest daugh-
ter was assigned to me to take down
to dinner. She drops her his. The
alderman had but recently moved out
to Highgate, and was talking about
the beautiful scenery near the house.
when Miss - suddenly said:
81 think get prettier every day,
don't you x
"What did she mean? 1 didn't
dare to answer her, SO / said i beg
pardon, what did you say?'
al said l think l get prettier every
day. There was no installing her
words, so | said, Yes, indeed you get
prettier, and no wonder, in such fresh
air and
"But just then she caught her moth
er's eye, and, with the other ladies she
left the room. AS she went out she
looked over her shoulder wrth such a
withering scorn in her eyes that l
knew that | had put my foot in it
somehow. Then it flashed upon me
that ! had misunderstood her; she
bad dropped an n; what she had
said was not silly compliment to her.
self-the sentence really VAS, i think
Highgatc prettier every day. FIX.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20
DumPlings
with
Ro>al Baking
Powder

No dessert Is more delicious, wholesome
and appetizing than 9t.l-made dumping,
filled with the fruit G. the season. BY the
use Of the Royal Basing Powder the crust Is
always rendered light, ilaky, tender and di-
gestible. Dumplings made with 1t, baked or
boiled, will be dainty and wholesome, and may
be eaten stcaming hot with perfect impuniiy.
Rrcrpr.- One quart Of four thoroushly mix with
Il three teaspoons OF Royal Baking Powder and small
teaspoon Of salt rub In piece Of butter lard ,h
size Of egg and then adj one large potato, grated
the ncur; after the butter Is well mixed, stir IN MIX arc
kr -ad the consistency OF soft biscuit dough bresl
oa isces Of dough large enough 10 close owe, -four
quarters Of apple tcr other fruit ss desired vi hou
rolling, and lay IN an earthen dish tor steamer
steam until the fruit u tender Bake " prefened.
In all receipts calling for cream Of tartar
aud soda, substitute Royal Baking Powder
Less trouble. never fails, makes more arp,
tizing aud wholesome I'D -rl n.rsc Cr
nomical. Royal Baking Powder Is spcci'''
made for use in the preparation cf Tie q
and most delicate cooker.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Level means fiat, yet the man who
would feel fattered to be called level
headed would object strongly to being
called fat headed. Odd, isn't it?-
Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

The cruiser Baltimore has been
docked at Baltimore. Probably be-
cause she did not get down to the Of
flee on time.-Chicago Times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

That orange monopoly talked of
had better be left alone. The first
failure on record was caused by reck-
less trust in fruit.--Baltimore Ameri-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20
0. |. PARTRIDGE.
Real Estate Agent

Rooms 4, 5, Dawson Block.
VIII take charge of estates for residents and nom
residents collect rents, pay taxes place insurance
obtain abstracts of title, etc.
Office hours-10 to 12A. NJ, A to0P.M.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Handy thing in barroom. Gus
tomer-Gimme little good whisky.
Barkeeper-All right.
Customer Catching his breath after
drinkipg)-Wha--wbat's that glass
thing hanging on the wall, there
Barkeeper-That? That's a fire
extinguisher.
Customer with enthusiasm )-Oh,
thank heaven there's one at hand.
Turn it into me quick.-Eq.
Augustus--I never met your pa. =
is he at home
4dith-Yes; up stairs.
Asleep by this time, ! suppose.
No; he never goes to sleep uutil
the house is locked up.
Ali yes, ah BY the way, what
are your pas politicsY He isa Blaine
man, isn't he?
NO, ne Is Kicker.
Augustus left.-Ex.
Mr.. Sparks-This writer sets out to
prove that the cost of living can be
reduced to 10 cents day. The man
is fool.
Jinks-I think not. 1t can be dem
onstrated. Last summer it cost me
less than 10 cents day.
Oh, it did. eh I?
Yes. The estimate included my
wife, too.
How in the world did you manage
itf
Oh, easily enough. stayed with
my Observation-Disclosures Call,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Does farming pay? Oh, yes, if
you go at it right it helps to pay the
interest On the mortgage.-Puck.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

"Is there much corn raised in Ger
many ?" asked Squildig. 81 think
not" replied McSwilligen. "Why?"
ut seems to me | have heard it call
ed the fodder land" Pittsburgh Tel
epraph.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Does your teacher ever get mad?
Yes, indeed. / am often the victim
of his ruling passion.-Harper's Ba-
Zar.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

"Daily. daily except Saturday. All other
trains daily except Sunday. Parlor cars on day
trains. Sleeping cars on night trains
j. WHITING, Ticket Agent
O.W. RUGGLES, G.. p. & II. Agt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

People generally prefer their grapes
cold. Even soldiers do not like their
grapeshot.-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Cleopatra's needle always seemed
out of place in busy New York, be-
cause it has no eye for blsiness.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

The monkey goes to the sunny side
of a tree when he wants warmer
climb. Traveller.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

The sagacious maiden. He-I do
not see why you won't marry man
without capital if he has good sala-
ry. Mother Eve married gardener.
She-Yes, and the first thing he
did was to lose his situation.-Life.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

With the Naggers. Mr.. Nagger-
l believe if was to die you'd be will
ing to wed Beelzebub himself, just to
see if you could force him into sub
lection to your will.
Mrs. Nagger-The law does not al
low woman to marry the father of
her deceased husband.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Sure enough. Funny passer by
What are you digging for, my friend9
Trench digger-Money.
Funny passer by-When do you
expect to strike it
Trench digger-Saturday night
Elk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

A speech from the thrown-blast
that mule.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Little Bobby Brownstone was being
corrected for biting his big sisters lin
ger during a fit of anger. "She's
making big fuss over nothing" said
Bobby. "She never said u word the
other night in the parlor when Mr..
Muggs bit her, and he bit her right in
the mouth too.-Philadelphia Record
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Woman's ways. Miss Twelfthsea-
son (speaking of her fiance)-And
dear George is such lover of an
tiquities
Miss FeliDe-Any one could see
that And Miss Feline will not re-
ceive an invitation to the wedding
Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

She-Why do you look so unhappy,
George? Don't you know we are one
now?
He-Yes, I've heard that before.
but when it comes to paying the hotel
bill the landlord doesn't seem to think
so.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20
Detroit, Bay City & Alpena R.R.

Mail and Accom- Mail and Accom-
Express mediation Express. mediation.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20
WIT AND HUMOR.

A speech from the thrown-blas
that mule.-Ex.
The monkey goes to the sunny sid
of tree when he wants ,warme
climb.-Merchant Traveller.
Does farming pay? Oh, yes, i
you go at it right it helps to pay th'
interest On the mortgage.-Puck.
People generally prefer their grape
cold. Even soldiers do not like thei
grapeshot.-Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Cleopatra's needle always seemed
out of place in busy New York, be
cause it has no eye for blsiness.-Ex
Does your teacher ever get mad?
Yes, indeed. / am often the victim
of his ruling passion.-Harper's Ba
Ear.
The cruiser Baltimore has beer
docked at Baltimore. Probably be
cause she did not get down to the Of
fee on time.-Chicago Times.
That orange monopoly talked O.
had better be left alone. The frs
failure on record was caused by reck'
less trust in fruit.-Baltimore Ameri
can.
Level means fiat, yet the man who
would feel fattered to be called leveI
headed would object strongly to being
called fat headed. Odd, isn't it? p
Free Press.
"Is there much corn raised in Ger
many ?" asked Squildig. 81 think
not" replied McSwilligen. "WhyY
ut seems to me | have heard it call.
ed the fodder land. Pittsburgh Tel
egraph.
The sagacious maiden. He-I dc
not see why you won't marry man
without capital if he has good sala'
ry. Mother Eve married a gardener
She-Yes, and the first thing he
did was To lose his situation.-Life.
Sure enough. Funny passer by
What are you digging for, my friends
Trench digger-Money.
Funny passer by-When do you
expect to strike it
Trench digger-Saturday night
Ex.
She-Why do you look so unhappy,
George? Don't you know we are one
now?
He-Yes, I've heard that before.
but when it comes to paying the hotel
bill the landlord doesn't seem to think
Sex.
Why, my boy, you've spelt window
without an n. Don't you know the
difference between a window and a
widow?
Yes, sir. You can see through one
and-and-you can't see through the
other, sir.-Punch.
Woman's ways. Miss Twelfthsea.
son Speaking of her fance)-And
dear George is such lover of ali.
tiquities
Miss Feline-Any one could see
that And Miss Feline will not re-
ceive an invitation to the wedding
Elk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-11-20

Why, my boy, you've spelt window
without an n. Don't you know the
difference between window and a
widow?
Yes, sir. You can see through one
and-and-you can't see through the
other, sir.-Punch.