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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
THE FOOD WE EAT.
ny Far the Largest Portion of It In
Pure WATER.

Pure winter.
Thrifty housewives when they are pay
ing to the butcher the amount of their
weekly account do not realize that a
large part of the food for which they are
settling is water-pure water.
1t is not very generally realized how
much water there is in solid food. Ger
tain it is that no natural food is without
water, varying in amount from to 81
per cent, or only 8 per cent short Of pure
water itself. Milk, even straight from
the COW, contains very nearly 30 per
cent of water or, to be more accurate,
from 81 to SO per cent.
Some solid foods contain more water
than does milk. This is especially true Of
vegetables and fruits. Thus the turnip
contains over 80 per cent Of water, the
cabbage nearly the same amount and the
cucumber and vegetable marrow about
95 per cent, while among fruits the
strawberry contains nearly 80 per cent Of
water, the apple 50 per cent and grapes
80 per cent.
Even the various meats used as food
contain an amount. of water far In excess
of the amount of solid constituents. Thus
three-fourths Of beef and mutton consist
Of water, which is paid for with the rest
at the regular rate per pound. Lamb
contains less water-namely, GA per cent;
pork still less, 900 per cent, and bacon
only 22.3 per cent 1t would appear that
as the flesh foods increase in the amount
of fat the proportion of water as a rule
diminishes. Coming to birds, the flesh Of
the fowl and duck contains about 70 per
cent of water and that of the pigeon 70
per cent, while the flesh of the goose con-
tains only SO per cent the last being an
other example of the fat increasing with
a corresponding diminution in the proper
ton of water.
Fishes contain from 40 to so per cent
of water. The egg, one of the most pow
erful of nutritives, contains 65.5 per cent
of water, the white consisting of SO per
cent and the yolk of 500 per cent. The
latter, of course, is the more nourishing
part. AS q rule, foods containing a small
proportion of water are not fit for human
consumption until they are cooked, which
commonly means reducing them to a di-
gestible state by adding water and boiling
or baking, and so when they are actually
partaken Of they contain a good percent
age of water.
Wheat -four, for example, contains only
~ per cent of water, while bread con-
tains nearly 80 per cent. 1t would appear
to be necessary, therefore, that food should
be in a decidedly moist condition before
it is fit for use, and thus water plays a
role in food which at first sight does not
seem evident. Bacteria cannot live or
act except under a wet environment, and
chemical change under absolutely dry
conditions is impossible; therefore with
out moisture life would cease and the
great vital processes would come to an
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
Boiled Rice.

Although plain boiled rice is the foun-
dation of all rice cooking, few people
understand how to obtain the best re-
suits Properly cooked, each kernel
should remain separate and unbroken
and should swell to three times its origi-
nal size. First wash the rice in two
waters to remove the superfuous starch,
allowing it to stand in the last water for
four or five minutes. One-half cupful of
rice will require two quarts Of water and
two teaspoonfuls Of salt. Bring the salt
ed water to boil and drop the rice into
it gradually so as not to stop its boiling.
Boil rapidly for 20 minutes without stir
ring. Then drain through colander,
rinse with cold water Through the colan-
der), shake it free from the water, return
it to the saucepan and let it stand I'M
covered on the back of the stove for five
minutes. This Is the basis of all rice
nonkinO
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
GOOD OVER ALL.
On the river OF lite as / float along

On the river of life as float along
l see with the spirits sight
That many a nauseous weed of wrong
Has root in a seed of right.
For evil Is good that has gone astray,
And sorrow is only blindness,
And the word is always under the sway
OF changeless law of kindness.
The commonest error that truth can make
Is shouting its sweet voice hoarse,
And sin is only the souls mistake
In msdirecting its force.
And love, the fairest of all fair things
That ever to man descended,
Grows rank with nettles and poisonous stings
Unless it is watched and tended.
There could not be anything better than this
Old world in the way it began,
And though some matters have gone amiss
From the great original plan,
And however dark the skies may appear,
And however souls may blunder,
/ tell you it all will work out clear,
For good Mes over and under.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Cosmopolitan.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

During a local election in German
town only one man appeared at the
nomination desk.
"Whom do you nominateT inquired
the official.
"Myself" was the answer.
ado you accept the nomination.
"Well, no."
The officer laughed and said:
''Then we must try again. Whom do
you nominate?"
-"MyselfP
"You accept the nomination"
"No."
A subdued "donnerwetterp escaped
the lips of the perplexed official, but he
went on:
"For the third time-whom do you
nomlnate~
"Myselfw same the invariable reply.
"Do you accept the nomination.
The man rose up, and a smile of
satisfaction spread over his face as he
answered proudly:
"Having been three times solicited
by my fellow citizens to accept the
nomination, l can no longer decline to
accede to their wishes" He then re-
tired.-Tit-B Bits.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
FRIGHTENED!
The Agony Endured by
Nervous Women.

UMy nerves are all unstrung" is the
expressive way in which a woman is
apt to describe condition of extreme
nervousness. The fgurative expression
vunstrung" may be unscienti6c but it
pathetically suggests the grand harp of
the nervous system, strung and keyed
for harmonies by its Maker, now become
so unstrug that it gives out nothing but
jarring discords. Nervous people rarely
receive the sympathy which is their due.
The dropping of book which causes
the nervous woman to start, or the slam
ming of door which causes her to
scream, are sounds which do not jar the
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

ibid you hear about that dreadful acct
dent that occurred in Missouri? No?
Well, It seems that frog found lump
of dynamite and swallowed it. Then it
hoped into nearby house and in some
way made O misstep and came down so
heavily that the dynamite exploded, tore
the house to pieces and killed child"
GOOD. But you omit the most inter
esting point of the story"
"Eh! What's that?
"When the dynamite went off, did the
frog croak Y-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

He was an old sailor and full of
yarns about the good old times Of sail
ing ships. 81 remember once" he
said, while we were cruising round
the Pacific we were surrounded by a
swarm of locusts, which ate every
inch of our sails. When we got into
the next port, I'm bowed If we didn't
see the same locusts and every one
with a pair Of canvas trousers"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

A young clerk in a wholesale house has
been spending large portion of his sal
airy for the last few days buying cigars
for friends who are son" to a joke that
was perpetrated on him. His employer
engaged new boy, and as soon as the
boy came to the establishment he was in
structed in his duties by our friend, who
had been promoted to the position of as
sistant bookkeeper and given small Of
fee by himself. About an hour after the
boy started in the boss" came around
and, seeing him working, asked:
HAS the assistant bookkeeper told you
what to do?"
Eyes, sir" was the prompt reply; che
told me to wake him up when l saw you
coming around. Albany Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

They are talking about how they
happened to marry.
81 married my wife," said one after
the others had all had their say, "be-
cause she was so different from any
woman had ever met"
"How was thatT chorused the
others.
"She was the only woman l ever
met who would have me."
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

"'Cordin t tn statoots," began Judge
Wayback as he stood up, "I'll hev t. Civ
v ten yeres t. tn pennytenchury."
But" exclaimed the lawyer for the de-
PENDANT jumping to his feet, ''there are
extenuating circumstances"
''They ISL" cried the judge in alarm
EFF | thought tibet, burned il wouldn't
Civ i'm Is years. Ohio State Journal
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
Wells Hair Tone.
Hon., for fho Raid

The elite toilet requisite. A superb, high
class preparation. A new, delightful, wonder
full and only successful preparation in the pres
ervation and invigoration of shaggy, brittle
hair coming out in one application. Puts new
life and gives a vigorous, growthy, healthy
look to hair, whiskers and moustache. Frees
head from dandruff. Dries quickly so that
women may use it as well as men; keeps the
hair glossy and clean, and the scalp free from
disease. Cleanly, cooling and refreshing in
use; no oil, no grease, harmless. Indispensable
on any well equipped toilet stand. Soc. and 81
bottles at Druggists, or large size prepaid by
express on receipt of S1.00. E. S. WELLS
Chemist Jersey CITY N L
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

The oldest rosebush in the world is al
Hildersheim, an old town in Hanover.
1t was planted more than 1000 years age
by Charlemagne in commemoration of q
visit made to him by the ambassador OF
the caliph Haroun-al Raschid of cara
bian Nights" fame. After it had become
a fourishing vine cathedral was built
over it, the date of the building being
doubtful. 1t is known, however, that a
coffin shaped vault was built around Its
sacred roots in the year S18, the vault
and bush surviving fire which destroyed
the cathedral in TAG. The bush is now
said to be 26 feet high and to cover 81
feet of the wall. The stem, after 1000
years. growth, is only two inches in diam.
of
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
TO A GOLDFISH.

What a wee world is yours, indeed, o fish
OF FURNISHED metal hue imprisoned therel
How small the sea of your transparent dishi
Yet would you have 1t larger at your wish,
Or don't you carer
Seei l can raise tempest with my penl
Thus, when you're rocked amid your sandy lai
By two small fingers Of my ladys ten,
The thought comes over me to ask again,
Fish, do you carer
I don't suppose you do, there with your lass
AS rare to you is my lady rare
Your hlliputian mermaid of the glass.
Why could live in joy with Maud the fair,
And in smaller world the seasons pass,
Nor would | care.
freeman Tilden in Boston Transcript.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
Chans. Cbafes. ROugh SLrin,

Instantly and pleasantly cured at one applica-
ton by LGHreLe oil Balm. The effect is in
Simultaneous, no oil, no grease, no muss, no
soiling of anything. Can be used any time.
While you are at work if your hands feel rough,
chapped, apply it, it dries in instantly and your
hands are smooth and soft, need not be covered
up nor washed off, and not soil the finest silks
or satins. Absolutely harmless, pure, non-in-
furious and simple. Elegant after shaving and
Splendid for chafes of children. 25c., SOC. and
$1.00 bottles.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
One Case ana Exceptions.

An Irish judge of the old school in re-
cent summing up at the Four Courts.
Dublin, created great effect. The
plaintiff was even more beautiful than
her beautiful daughter, who was wit
ness. Gentlemen of the jury" his lord
ship began, everything in this case
seems plain-except Mrs. O'Toole and
her charming daughter. "-London News.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
A Hard Character.

Hell went to the palmists last week
to have my character read.
She-YesP What did he say2
He-He didn't say anything. He
looked at my hand, coughed bit and
then gave me my money back.-New
York Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
CASTOREA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature essss the Of lsrMAz1za<
Use ALIENS Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and
get tired easily. If you have smarting feet OF
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools
the feet, and makes walking easy. cures
swollen, sweating feet, ingrowing nails. bus
tiers and callouG spots Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Addres:
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

Mrs. Anderson In the letter which fol-
lows expresses the general sentiment of
her sex when she writes: Think DR..
Per1e'S medicine is the best in the woyI6
for SICK and ne,U0us w0men."
III would like to express my gratitude
to you for the benefits 1 have received
from your wonderful medicine, Favorfte
Prescription, writes Mrs. c. N. Ander-
son, of Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge
Co., Va. at is a God-send to weak
aud sickly women, restoring good health
without subjecting their weak nerves to
the shock of an examination.
~ was all run down in health from
November until March-cou1d not work
but short while without resting. Was
80 nervous at times that 1 could not even
write; had very poor appetite, and
what ate did not seem to do me much
good. 1 decided to write to DIR. Pierce
and state my case, and am thankful that
did, for in due time received favor
able replV as to what kind of medicine
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
Great Criminals

have played large the worlds history that cannot OBJ
thorough knowledge times without the aid OF such
book Dumas Celebrated Crimes For example, any fca his
will tell much about the Bogias but hardly enough satisfy
No extraordinary family lived than this and there IS
fascinating chapter all history than the which tells OF
them and their ambitions Messrs Barrie then have done we'll IN
publishing this There subjects which lose
their interest among stories of great and crm
nals.-Zhe Ne70 York Herald
ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET SENT REQUEST
GEORGE BARRIE & son, 1918 Walnut Street,
PHILADELPHIA
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

The Chinese began to write books be-
fore they migrated from the region
south of the Caspian sea. Two of their
greatest literary productions are die
tionary in 1920 volumes and an en-
cyclopedia in 22,937 volumes.
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to take. l sent and got it
and commenced taking the
'Favorite Prescription and
Pellets Took six bottles
of 'Favorite Prescription,
one of Golden Medical
Discovery and one vial Of
Pellets. l can now work
as we'll as I could before !
was taken sick. l think
DIR. Pierce's medicine the
best in the world for sick
and nervous women. May
God bless you in your good
work"
WHAT WOMEN DREAD.
There is g sentence In
Mrs. Anderson's letter
which will strike a SYM
pathetic chord in the breast
of every woman. Sh g
writes of " Favorite Pre-
scription."
ut is a God-send to weak
and sickly women, restor-
good health withont sub
jecting their zOeak Ae1veS
TO the shock Of an ExamfnG-
H0n.U
Women dread the in.
delicate questionings, the
offensive examinations and
the obnoxious local treat
ment considered necessary
by many local physicians.
= All these may generally be
avoided by a consultation
by letter with DR.. Pierce,
for which there is abso-
J1talu ~ ok,o~oro CioI1 oI,5
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

A landlord can always raise the rent.
That is more than many OF his ten
ants can do.-Philadelphia Times.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17
Cray Hair: Weus, Hair BaIsam.

ually restores to original color, black or brown
&c., 81. Druggists or sent by express prepaid
E, S. WELLS, Chemist, Jersey City, N. ].
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-09-17

Brief History of an Attempt to Make
Pet of Him In a Colorado Camp.
Conclusion of the Crank Who
Tried to Do the Training.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-07-31
CAM BRIDGE.

Teachers examination here next Saturday
ane Monday by>Prof. ingalls,.
Walter Robe and wife of Franklin are
guests at the home of W. NJ. Scott.
Il. Fillebrown of Providence, r. l., is the
guest of his sister, Mrs W. NJ. Scott.
W. NJ. Smith was in Underhill Wednesday
and Belvidere Thursday on local business.
Miss Emma Patch died Wednesday morn.
ing at the home of her sister, Mrs. j. W. Ray,
more, after an illness of about ten days. The
funeral services we're attended from the house
Friday afternoon. Rev. Edwin Wheelock
officiating, and the burial in the cemetery at
this place. She leaves a father, three sisters
and one brother, who have the sympathy o.
all.
Nella H. Chapman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. A. Hawley of this place, died at Vic
tor, Col, last Tuesday. By her request she
was buried in Colorado beside her cousin, DR.
ida Andrus, who died there some over veal
ago. Mrs. Hawley had been sick with hel
daughter for some over a year, Mr.. Hawley
had his things ready intending to go thil
week and Join them, when he received the tele
gram announcing his daughters death.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-07-31
State Politics.

The Brattleboro correspondent of
the Springfield Republican is the first
to say in print what has been whis-
pered around the State that neither
the present Secretary of State, Fred
A. Rowland of Montpelier, nor the
State Auditor, o. M. Barber of Ben
nington, would be candidates for re-
election next year. Already this
news has been discounted and candi-
dates are springing up in various
counties for these attractive places.
Among these mentioned for Auditor
are Horace W. Bailey of Newbury
and Horace F. Graham of Crafts
bury, while for Secretary of State we
have heard the names of Fred G.
Fleetwood of Morrisville and Roger
w. Hulburd of Hyde Park. There
appears to be no opposition to the
reelection of John L. Bacon ofWhite
River Junction as State Treasurer
and his calling and election ought to
be assured. For Lieutenant. Govern.
or it is quite likely that Charles ]
Bell of Walden, F. w. Baldwin o.
Barton and Frank D. Hale of Lunen
burg may be in the lists when the
entries are made, and everybody
knows or ought to know that there
are two candidates for Governor anc
they are so well known that neither
one needs any eulogy. These are
Gen. ]. G. Mccullough of Bennington
and Dr. W. Seward Webb of Shell
burne.
The above list does not by any
means exhaust the quota ofVermon
statesmen and it is quite likely Their,
may be Others as the time for tn,
state convention draws near. From
such list as these it can be easil,
seen that the next Republican stat
ticket will contain some of the ables
men in the State.-Caledonian.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-07-31

We're thankful the drought is ended.
Ambrose Collins is shingling his barn.
Homer Calkins is at work for Horton
Doty.
Mrs. Leroy Jones is spending short
time at home.
Albert Bachum is atpresent employed
at Morrisville.
Rev. B. F. Wheeler of Calais visited
here a short time last week.
Mrs. Delos Peake had the misfortune
to dislocate wrist last Wednesday.
Dolph Collins of Barre and Miss Lou
Collins of Laconia, N. H., are at
Breezy Hill" for few weeks vaca-
ton.
Rev. Mr.. Fairbanks of West Derby
was in town last week. He took his
gospel tent" which has been stored
here several months, with him.
Calvin Campbell has not been in the
best of health of late and, although able
to be about, is under the doctors care.
His many friends hope he will soon be
fully restored to his usual good health.
Mrs. John Hubbard is a very success
full horticulturist, having grown holly
hook to the extreme height of nine feet.
1t already has twenty-five blossoms
thereon and three hundred buds yet UNI
opened.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-07-31
EDEN MILLS,

Lottie Mason is at work for Jason Rogers
The much needed and long-looked-for rain
came Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Stone visited in North
Hyde Park Wednesday.
A cottage is being built at the lake for
parties from Hyde Park.
W. L. BENEFITS auction was not as well at
tended as could be wished.
Several parties from surrounding towns
were at the lake last Saturday.
Miss Lille Archambault of Burlington is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Douglass.
Mrs. Douglas is receiving a visit from her
sister, Miss Archamb ault, of Burlington.
Jerry Douglass and G. f. Stone each have
new row boats nearly ready to put on the
lake.
Remember the social dance at Mt. Norris
hotel Friday evening, Aug. 2 Good time.
All invited.
Aunt Melissa Richards is gaining in strength
little of late. She has been very feeble for
some time.
Mrs. N. B. Kinds, Mrs Lewis, Mrs. Meacham
and Mrs. Taylor visited at E. H. Stones last
Wednesday.
There are nine italians at work on the as
bestos mines. The boarding house run by
Mr.. Russell has about Is men
The ball game between picked up nine
| from this place and the North Hyde Park nine
was about an even thing. Score to 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Emery received a visit
| from their little granddaughter, Mildred Foss
who is much better than at the time of its
mothers DEATH a short time ago.
Mrs. Bickford who has been with her daugh,
ter, Mrs. Brown, at Lunenburg, Mass, re-
turned home last Monday. Her daughter
and two children, also Guy who has beer
with his sister the past year came with her.
| Mr. and Mrs c. B. Whttemore returned
last Monday evening. The band and few
| of his friends met at his home Tuesday even
| ing. The band furnished music and the ladies
ice cream and cake. All report a fine time
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1901-07-31

Hardwick is a thriving town. 1t
has handsome business blocks, we'll
stocked and well-kept stores that
ought to be pride to any enterpris-
ing town. Its business men are pro-
gressive and contribute well toward
all public enterprises. They believe
in helping along all worthy causes,
for amusement as we'll as for the
sterner duties of life. Last Saturday
baseball game was arranged and
along with it an excursion from
Woodbury. and brass band. Hard.
wick hasn't any band, but here is
where the business men showed
enterprise. They hired the Wood
bury band to come along with the
excursion, and as a result large
number of people came who took in
the ball game and remained unit
after the evening open air concert
The streets were crowded, and the
stores did a good business to be sure
but a half holiday was arranged
which all who took in greatly en-
joyed. Hardwick is progressive anc
bids fair to become the metropolis o
Caledonia county. She sets ex
amples that other towns we know
of, might initiate to great advan
tage.