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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
The VALUE or SUNLIGHT.
Children Should Have Plenty " u an.
sleeping Rooms Need Windows.

children Should Have Plenty " u and
sleeping Rooms Need Windows.
There are very few people who appreciate
properly the hygienic powers Of sunlight,
Il Is true Of people. M 1t Ii true OF plants.
that they ca1rot thrive without abIln,lance
Of sunlight as well IN abundance OF fresh
air The necessity for sunlight Is no well
recognized that In all fhr recent lectures 10
nurses Of 4thesick they are ordered to nd.
init the sunlight freely TO the sckroom In
All cases. except where the strong light il
specially prohibited by the physician. Not
long ago sun baths were freely recon.
meuded for certain Diseases and this
treatment has since proved exceedingly
valuable The orieptals. who have gar,lens
on the tops OF their ho,ises. appreciate the
value Of sunlight ns a tonic and health
giver 8r4sS
The cases Of persons who suffer from
actual sunstroke are much fewer than OF
those who suffer unto death from vitiated
air and want OF sunshine. The mass of
cases reported an sunstroke IN the cities
are the result OF prnsf ration from heat.
and occur In close room, within doors as
frequently nv ont Of DOORS In most such
cases the deteriOrated condition OF the sys-
tenn Of the individual, caused by confipe-
ment In rooms insufficently aired and
lighted, IL at the bottom OF the trouble.
1t is especially necessary that children
should have an abundance of freedom to
romp ont OF doors in the sunshine. 70 that
they will acquire an abundance Of red
blood, and with II strength and life. Pale,
sallOw complications show watery condi
ton OF the blood That can only he rene
died by an abundance Of outdoor exercise.
In winter 1t Is always best to give little
child its exercise in the middle OF the day:
but ~ the season changes the time for ex-
ercise changes. In summer the best time
Is usually early in the morning before 10
o'clock and after 3 In the afternoon
In the morning a rubber sheet, IL the
ground is damp. should be spread ia a
suitable place over the grass and II blanket
spread over this, and the little one taken
out OF his carriage and allowed To frolc
about In the mild morning sun. The baby
will gain marvellous from srch exercise
and 1t Will be ;,l tire ..s.tter off IL II Is kept
under the trees to take its midday nap in.
stead OF being taken into the house Where
IL there such health as that found among
the sturdy peasant children Of Germany.
who are allowed to roam about in the sun
shine innocent Of cap or hat till their very
hair bleaches lint white and their cheeks
turn rosy red?
No room in any house is fit for living
or sleeping room which has not windows
through which sunshine and air can he
freely admitted The family rooms of a
house should he built on the south and
east sides, SO as to receive the health Civ
ing effects OF the morning gun. which
chases away more malaria and miasmc
vapors than all the drugs in the world can.
New York Tribune
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

aou are going away. sou have A larpe
saHi o. money to take with ron. and Won
are Just the least little Bit worried 4. ~,
the best way to carry it. II you p,,t The
money IN yoir pocket your pockets might
De picked Such things have happep.d 4
Dag Is not to be thought Of: that in Iawful
prey While II the precious purcell Is hid
oeh away IN your trunk there liz the possi.
Diiity OF the trunk getting lost or DESTROYED
In some way. Here IL suggestion: Have
small chamois bag TO carry your money
ana your valuabIea In. This il A pretty
anu sensible way to make it. Take for a
model one Of your envelopes. II il n NOT
quite large enough to answer your burmese
II viii he very little trouble to cut the
chamois envelope little larger. Line IL
with SIX Of your favorite color and bind
the edges with narrow ribbon.
FOR the sake Of security have the fan
large and sqi,are. This Is fastened with
hooks and eyeS hidden by small bows. a
loop OF narrow ribbon is fastened to the
upper corners Of the envelope. Let the
loop he long enough to 20 over the head
THIS little envelope bag can tie worn under
the clothing, or even under the corset The
plain face OF the bag can Ike decorated with
nall moons. disks. irregular lines and an
appropriate motto, II you wish it. Hut II
the bag IL intended to see much service it
Is better to have 1t as plain as possible
and without ornamentation. York
Advertiser
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
English Stair Tread.

An English invention, which suggests
the fact that elevators are not so much In
requstion in England as in this country
is an unwearable stair tread, which pro
vides against wear and tear and prevents
slipping. The stair tread is combination
of chilled steel aud lead, run in alternate
LAYERS. The lead insures irm footnoid
and the steel makes the tread practically
everlasting This is an excellent invention
and, while the demand for it may be sub
iect to certain pointed restrictions, there
are many conditions under which 1t VIII
prove of the greatest service.-New YORK
Tala
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

81 health Yourself OF you are the poor Irre.
spons'ble product Of hereditary cursed
sine and 10 either case you had better keen
quiet and lay low 10 be forever nil,ny =
disgrace 70 some one. either 10 you rself
or U your ancestors 's"
nature never yet turned out an inner
.eet spvah'ef from her workshop. The
p'aboniaksf h no more careful that ene h
Instrument sent out from the shop should
ss without faHll or biemish than nature r.
" regard to her bandiwork. But II Won
poniin on the piano with a meat ax end
SLUT y f'ill OF sand. no wonder the tleIjc...v
o. the original tone becomes i,npaired
rake cure Of your piano. II You have one
anu y wiz last for years, Take care al
your body aud II will stand you in ,,e.si
Until you put on new one in the robinu
room o. the tomb. Chicago Herald
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
WITS sHAn.e.;sD IN THE STREETS.
Ten Cents Worth Of Talk with Blue
Eyed Match Peddier.
"Matcbesp


The voice had that peculiar nasal draw
Characteristic 81 the commercial child Of
Israel Its cwner peered into the doorway
OF little Office on the waters edge down
Town and repeated the cry, giving Il an
lnterrogHtory infection. He saw four
young men sitting on stools 10 the middle
Of the Office. They were reporters Seeing
no evidences Of hostility In their aspect the
little peddler entered the room.
lie was broad browed lad about twelve
years old. with big blue eyes. full 81 the
ught o. speculation, aud brown, curly hair.
ms trousers, which had many patches,
evidently had not been on intimate terms
with the top Of bis battered shoes for sew
eral years.
DO you want TO puy some matchesf"
There vas not trace Of poiiteness In
MS tone. His confidence was almost M.
gressive. He had n0ne Of ti,e s.,ayi., ..
the successful merchant His voice and
manner were those Of 10y who had fought
bis way unassisted 70 the height he basl
attained. He addressed his inquiry to all
the young men. One Of them asked. How
muchtr
Teeyenty cents package. teeventy
poxes In n package"
~ uuy y DOx Oh one cou0lttOQ."
"Vaat's THAR"
THAT you'll stay here and talk with me
moment"
"veIl. vaat'll talk aboutf"
About yourself. How much money do
you make dayi"
Sometimes toIlar; sometimes seventy.
life cents. sometimes a toilar and q hal
Iuf"
-How much do you pay for your
matches7"
Seventeen cent?"
"How much do 30 sell them for?''
"Teeventy cents"
what profit does that give your"
"Dree cents. lf yon pay me teeyenty fife
cents make eight cents"
"How many boys are In the businessi"
More poys as guxtomers-a million,
links"
Are they all Hebrewsi"
eyes"
"Haye you license to peddlei"
$40"
''What do you do when a policeman
catches you selIing!"
He ask ME, Half you licenseY say.
'Matchesl Viii you puy matchess He ask
again, 'Vere's your iicerseY say, I sell
you matches He thinks I'm greenhorn,
and ne says, Get out you TANNED ignorant
sheeney,' and gets out"
"How long have you been in this coun.
trys"
Five years"
slow long have you been peddling."
Five years.
"Where do You come from%
"Outside of Berlin"
"How much do owe you for this pack.
agei''
''Teeventy-five cents.n
THAT five cents too much"
NO, sharge you fife certs for the talk
and interruption to peezness."
Where do you sell most OF your
matchesi'
I'm office pildings."
"What do yonsell them for there?"
"lf man looks rich | sell for feefty
cents. II lie Won't puy for that | sell fol
forty. dirty, teevcnty- tive-no less in offics
pildings This is Il long talk sell you
now for dirty cents. Teeventy iu a pack
age
"AlI right, I'll take this package Good
day
Good day"
The reporter opened the package and
found twelve 5oxes.-New York Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

few years ago u tree exertetl its won
derful power in manner to bring on a
lawsuit and make much trouble all around
A dam bad been built. aud the water for
power so backed up az to make i. level
with the back liue of the owners property.
As it is considered a scientific fact that
the trunks of trees once formed cannot
elongate, Il mark was made on a trunk
near the breastwork at exactly so many
feet above the height of the dam, so thar
on a repair it would he known Just how
high to rebuild. At the time referred to
the breastwork was renewed, and with
confidence reconstructed according to the
infailibie figures as recorded by the tree.
Strange to say, the water was backed up
six inches higher than before, the back
water overlooking on neighbors' property,
and hence the snt.
Numbers of expert opinions were sought,
the writer and the late Professor Asa
Gray being among those who had to give
their views. Clearly the trunk could not
stretch six inches, and only for the naked
fact that the surveyors were sure of what
the actual facts corroborated, the water
was six inches higher than when the dam
was first constructed. At last some ones
horse sense pointed out what experts in
science could not see. The tree was grow
ing in Il solid rock, its roots mostly passing
over the surface aud down the edge.
The annual growth of these roots, thick
ening them. could not force that rock
deeper into the earth, but it did lift the
whole tree. Year by year these roots added
to their thickness on the rocky face pos
sibiy the sixteenth Of an inch, this soft,
cellular material actually lifting the huge
traa hx-t hot - .,t ia,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

The vitriled brick is taking the place
of the Belgian block in street paving in
a number Of cities. Cincinnati. Chatta-
nooga. Macon. Augusta and other
southern and western cities are already
using the vitrified brick with great sue
cess. and the demand for that sort of
pavement is so large that the manufac-
turers are millions of bricks behind in
their orders. The brick is made of u low
grade of fire clay. is almost as hard as
flint and is impervious to moisture
New York Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
Doubtful Endowment.

In the majority of the so called social
functions of the city there is no time for
conversation in the true sense of the
word. 1t is few hurried EXPLANATIONS.
a few stereotyped expressions and pass
on. Yet no one in the swim actually
believes that any one out keeps out from
choice.-New York Evening Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

IL - C0UEFUIl<0 NJ MANI 0Um1OMUIHu ara
- Rather SJsw naSJ Grads. M
FOR maur ce1turte@ i,fil,tIt. flix,,sfrh.S
have tess, s.onvevstI I, l,r.,,.si, f.s.,,,,s r.s.
n.eanx a. re 81 ~. ss,.,:t
81 war T3t&trt,asln AROMATIC 'ex,..ti.,,.,
l,ut sow tt,sxyn<fs,t s,..s
20 ali tx.rts az thr r,,,s,ir,. md ~ s1ss,
lance. reuulafesf III III ,.ss,,y. ~ III.
country are st.fis,,.u xt,.res = .,.,.,,i.- -
horxcx i. ruppcsesy d I,r kx,n-- n,,s,.i. I.
IN Sficfia--sor tite fssrrj,rri,,., n Nh.
ciaf eorrsws,,rdet,ssr l1s-.,,f,s tx, IT.
nexv< e,f the roads and shs. s,ruer.Iis .tti,,t
dat<si condition ~ fi,r t,os,t.s 49, ~
hardly I'm enough, Is L. e,Sf.xi I,e.sS nj
prjstnu tljsfas,ers NJ ~ ssrxsrrt r,,-sa.,
coverrsl ~ Ills ss,,..,i. re-.
II, throfx tt.~ rry.ts-,.f xs~..sa 1. .f,.v. ~
sjIes slay. aud II 3, ,.Iai,,r,xi tI,nr Mi. &
often actually obtained lsnI Il. tl,ts I'M
Ch5ua1 ruDjd n1eas,,s ~ - IN NJ.
reperas public h not p~rr,.itteri q, s;,r 81,
suY more than II nlax n ftrs<5,1,x 2 s.sfg II
III az In srrxfx..s n : q
Il (. not 10 t,e IMAGINED tf,at Z verirrl,is
nation 81 sl,oCkeeperx NE al. (shis.e,rs
Wouid re,s,atn. o,sit,r - I'm rrfsx.s N
their xpvxfnment "a cnnvwr tf,eix scrr1,
spondeuce, destitute IL ! nowtaf ,erxf<s
Tbey have. Indeed. I yerv c<5v, r,l.fe &rrf.v,,
u l0Gtf 0H8s 30XAkI1f HUf1XnXoSIIML NJ fI1x
state In erery town of any xi1e NAV Is
Zen ten 81 dozen nbutzs viii IL sfnn
Hstu Cha. letter o(jjce,, o. ,o,taf - f,lish-
unent. ssiSpenxjexl outxixle Their I,vt.st,Suu
n - cztry. not ieftens only. hut 6l1nli s,asS
eels, packets u silver. un,I IT, lfke. sax,,.E
Il 70 Other towns ID The aaa1e prosfnee f,.,f
a1so On occasion 70 ether prUxineen
They ase in fscs eees,esal eayyjeryau u. ~
hapw Il wouId ~ fairer u -. thev cu,r1snv
much the sasne position il China now a
did the '.seents's ~ Harwicb 81 Dorer. 81
tbs postmaster general q the l,eQjuufn9 81
the Esxkteenrh ceutury--4, nafx<eIFnnsnrs
are the packages committed 70 their charm.
They mar have no fixed tarjG vxvytnu =,
cufvIfng to weight, and there appears 70 s.
no limit. within reason, to the sixe Of II,
tess or parcels they will carry. The charrs
for Letters Ii fairly constant. but II e,rrf
mating the ccet u cDnveyanee of parcela
the xize and shape alone seem 70 l,e taken
into account a rough caicuiation i then
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
womsn Who Have Swallowed Pins

In an old newspaper appears All accouu'
of n man who swallowed eggs whole Win
shells on. Needles and pins without mum,
her have been swallowed. 1t is reeorde''
by French doctor that feniale p".'e".
of his had swallowed so many needles tnas
ot,ar her death 500 were extracted from
various parts of her body, Her death my WAS ,as
in her body. nor did they appenT, TO b, n"i ;p
any effect upon her general health; u',. ~ J
another case which was brought before
scientific society in Dublin woman s W.. !
had swallowed 800 needles owen nef ae"'A
to their presence. -;,r. times
Another woman had at various LINES
swallowed $40 pins. and these behaved IN 4,
,mos, extraordinary manner, coming on'
head first from various parts Of hef I p s,n,;
There are several other cases OF this k' nj,
recorded, Blu. i, is curious to not, uss snss OIL o,
the people who have swallowed pss'''' -
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Professor DR.. Kirchof gives the follow
ing statement; Almost a third of nil hu-
manity-that is +0O.u0o,ooo : speaks ths
Chinese language Then the Hintloo lar-
guage is spoken by more than lou, OK, coo.
In the third place stands the English,
spoken by almost iun. 0Co. cuU. Fourth. the
Russian. with sa,uoo.ouo. while the Ger
man language is spoken by ss.o9o.o Coo
Tongues and the Spanish by abon, +S.uoe,
0oO. az the Iuropestn language 1 lie French
Is fifth in place.-Philadelph Tunes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
A Chemical ula.

In a work generally cscribsd to Arnold
of yillanova the student is told that in
mixing his chemicals lie must repeat the
psalm, 'Ezsurge Domino and that on
certain chemical vessels must lie placed
the last words of Jesus on the Gross
Popular Science . a1thlv.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Panama hats are much prlzeu LOT "eA'
in the tropics because OF their iigh,hess
and fiexibilty. They may he roheu up
and put into the pocket without injury, in
the rainy season they are apt 10 ger niacA'
but by washing them with soap ana water
treating them with lime Juice. or any sun
liar acid, and exposing them 10 tne sun
their Wilderness ~ easily restored
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
rhe oldes, uomau Voter.

Mrs. Catherine Stearns, an inmate of
the Aged Woman's home in Boston, is
distinguished as being the Oldest living
woman voter in this country. she was
born on June 2s, in the year 1900. at
Georgetown, Me.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
How He snent tho Day.

"what did you do all day." james Sped
ding was once asked by curious friend
on the occasion of his having consented
with his habitIal readiness, to take part III
whatever was going forward to join Il
water party. ii spent the time" he re
nlied. lin wondering why the vessel was
called pleasure boat. San Francisco
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

To irrigate successfully water must
come from regs9ns of perpetual SHOWS.
and the tiller of the soil who depends on
this supply lives constantly within sight
of scenery that is grand, varied and awe
inspiring.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20
Care Of r.inoieum.

Oilcloth In various forms has become
such common article Of domestic use
that hint to it's care is opportune Many
people are unaware that oilcloths. and en-
pecialiy linoleum, should never be scrubbed
with bard brush. Neither should they
be washed with hot water or soda. The
best way Is TO use warm water and orsii
nary yellow soap and wipe thoroughly dry.
An occasional rubbing over with mixture
OF linseed oil and vinegar, after they have
been well cleansed. is advisable, or they
can be considerably frightened 10y "A simple
application OF milk. New York Telegram.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

If the cod has converted dew and wa-
ter into frost and ice. the frost sparkles
from the innumerable faces of its crys-
tails. while the ice shows q uniformly
shining surface.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Sarah Bernhardt says that she is always
nervous before the curtain goes up This
is an unexpected confession from an &C
tress who has faced many exacting audi
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

There ore many rivals of quinine in
the market now which would quickly
take its place if the price advanced ma
terially. Its cheapness today makes qui-
nine SO universally popular.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

The great PAINTER, Razzi. filed his
house with all sorts Of animals and
taught his raven to cry Come in when
ever thsrs was knock at the door.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Women dentists are very successful II
London, notably among children, who
TEEN to fear the forceps less in the hanis
of woman tlan in those Of man
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

If any housekeeper finds it imperative to
clean windows on an icy cold day she can
accomplish it safely by using cloth
dampened with alcohol. which never
freezes
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Any one can add strength and weight to
his body by rubbing we'll with olive oil
after a warm bath Oil baths are particu
larry beneficial to weak children.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Lime water may be made cheaply by tax
ing fresh piece of lime rs large rs an egg,
pouring two quarts of soft water on it and
allowing it to stand two or three hours
shaking it occasionally. Bottle and keep
for use
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

When sponging does not speedily afford
relief, babies should he given n full bath in
tepid water. This, By the way, is not only
preventive OF summer complaints but nc
tually assists much in their cure 1t acts
az an anodyne by subdung the abdominal
pain and qnieting the disturbed nervous
system, it also diverts the blood from the
head to the body and limbs. and SO relieves
congestion
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

The best way to cook cells Is to cut them
into sections. after they have been skinned
properly, dip them in egg, roll the pieces
In crumbs and fry them But there is no
point more important than that the back
bone should he taken out before the at
tempt liz made to bite them through.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

England's census will strike disinay to
the hearts of womankind. for there are
now 1854 women to every 100 men. Re
memberiug how many Englishmen marry
American wives and how many never
marry at all, the outlook is not prom
fsing
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

''That reminds me of an incident to
which was a witness" said Dan O'Sulli,
van. the newspaper reporter. 1T was in
the old Catholic church in Buffalo There
was some sort of IL celebration on. and the
church WAS crowded. In the midst of the
service little old freshman. who was in
the enjoyment of fortune he had worked
hard to get, and who was the lessee of the
second pew from the front, entered He
walked impressively down the center aisle,
as becomes man of independent means.
Upon reaching his pew he SAW that several
strange ladies were occupying it, There
was room for him, but that wasn't enough.
He placed one hand on the back of the
front pew. and with wave of the other
said in voice loud enough to be heard all
over the church:
"'Come out av that now
Every much surprised and confused. the
ladies obeyed. and then they were treated
to another sensation by the lessee's saying;
"'Now in wild yez again an make yer
selves ter hum. Oi only wanted yez ter
know az who owned the pew.
ale was ~ polite as they make them,
ard he accompanied his command with
such n sweeping gesture and winning smile
that the ladies complied and the inter
rupted priest resumed. "-Chieago Post.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

An invalid writing pad is something
new. 1t consists of IL tray fitted with blot
ter and other necessares. which can be
supported ut will upon four short legs
called into use by means Of spring
When not in Use the legs fold close under
the tray
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-06-20

Bernardo Gigl, an Italian, attained the
height of s feet when only eighteen years
of age Big Sam. the Prince of Wales
porter, who WIS nearly feet in height, is
the tailest Scotchman. unless we credit the
account given by NJ. lie Cat. who tells OF
the Scotch giant "Funnum. who lived in
the time of Eugene II, king OF Scotland"
and who measured ll1S feet in height. The
giant of Utrecht, Holland, described by
Dr. Diemerbrock, the anatomist. stood 81
feet in height.-New York Times.