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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
How Elephants Get Their Sic.

That elephant said the circus Z
has slept standing up for a year
i ninety, and what little Sleep he
quires he takes on his feet.
An elephant in his prime c
sleeps five hours night. and the o
he grows the less sleep he needs.
good fellow here practically needs
sleep at all. At whatever hour Of
day or night | come 10 him, he sta
patiently in his place, rocking :
side 10 side. | know he sleeps a j!
but for years now his maps have .
so short that he hasn't bothere-
lie down for them. Nearly all old
plants are like thls.-Louisyille {
ler.JCurnal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

The Reichswehr reports the res
o! firing at a captive balloon at
rious attitudes. A. ASA feet q q
vOlleys fired by infantry were $
Cient 10 put II out OF action, al
, 937 feet TO 6.56l feet the sigt
70 be altered twenty-five times
the range could be found and II
only at the sixty-tQy4rth round that
oalioon was MT, 2rd even v'EvH 80
proysA that it would be difficult
= damage seriously a captive bal
which continually changed its alti'
and still more difficult to iniure a
balloou.-London Chronicle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

Aey are very young, IN this way,
When we 20 into the dining room
place in front Of my plate 4 pr nssI
each child. AZ the close cnr-s-,,,I
the child who has p5p r.. They are
N any way Is Etalk, but not 10 inter.
enrnuFaSsy are taught 10 eat properly,
rulsk properly for anything they may
wish. Any m.sdemeauoT, which they
understand 10 be such, results In the
loss OF the penny. Sometimes they are
fined a penny beside FOR any partIcu.
larry unpleasant act. For any disre-
spectful word 10 the waitress, they. Sre
az once sent from the table. II may
not be the best way, but one thing GER
tain. the meal hour is the p,eassntest
in the day, 10 children, guests and my
self.-IneZ Redding, in The EpItomIst
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
THE CHARMING HOSTESS.

We otter read and hear OF charm
hg hostess. delightful hostess" but.
says a correspondent. when We try to
70 be . charming hostess" ourselves,
re find the tasE not quite as easy as
We would wish. Worer, particularly
women in small households. know only
TOO we'll that when one srdently de-
,ires the wheels OF the domestic
chariot to run smoothly that is the
very time when. like Phar oah's chariot
3t old. they drag heavily. and tie fear
ot them stopping altogether plUngeS
the hostess in TO sea Of despair. To
Dc s. delightful hostess under these CIR
-umstances requires some forutuCe
and selt-deuial. too. for one naturally
feels inclined to pour forth the DC
nestle woes TO sympathetic ear. on'
IL one would be charming this incli
cation must be steruly resisted. foI
what can be more firing 20 gIcs'
han to hear long story OF domestic
warfare. when. in all probability. she
las Jus, the same state OF affairs a
lone: No. no. that will never DO; ana
although il does not always appear g
virtue brought its own reward, il
his case it does. for in amusing tt'
.uasts the burden Il household cares
forgotten for 4 time. I: least, and i:
| hereby considerably lishteleL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
FASHION NOTES.

Bodies are more bloused than ever.
Giriles are wide and some OF them
are high.
Shaded hair is heralded as the latest
in London.
The buttonless Biarritz glove is once
more in vogue.
Hips are tucked. shirred, pleated and
much trimmed.
Overshoes in rainbow hues may De
the next innovation.
Every lingerie frock must have its
delicate little coat OF taffeta.
The real plain bag OF shiny black
pateut leather is 4 distinct relief.
Rouleau1 Of satin form one OF the
"a shionable methods Of training.
Those stunning silk garters. mounted
with gold. are for fascidious man.
Pompadour rats" Of shell or cellu-
| Ioid are cooler than the hairy ones
Eagle and owl heads top some OF
the new hat pins in silver or gilt
Tafeta gowns are to reign supreme
this summer both plain and checked.
Tan-coIored linen. with touch o!
sky blue. will be much worn this sea
son.
New travelling coats are Of checked
voolen which has been rendered water
proof.
Skirts are very round and very full
and the majority OF them clear tht
street.
We are veering toward triple skirts
but as ye. one sees mostly only treble
hounces.
Wide tulle hat strings that tie undel
the chin are very much newer than tn
failing veil.
With canvas and lawn frocks will D.
worn double, large spotted canvas aIt
lawn ribbons.
Gold embroidered chine gauze sasl
ribbons are charming additions TO sum
mer costumes
An overturned dress looks hot, AM
this summer it is as necessary TO loo!
cool as to feel it.
kimonas are the one article Of dres
that don't change lines every year am
are in fashion until worn out
Crepe de chine is one Of those delu
sive fabrics that look simple and ye
cost 8 fortune when we'll made,
A new stock of folds OF linen alter
mating with fagotiug is finished with
long iabot reaching to the waist line.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
THE DEPARTED.

The departed! the dspartedl
They visi, Us in dreams,
And they glide above our memories,
Lake shadows over streams;
But where the cheerful lights Of home
In constant lus,er burn,
The departed, the departed,
Can never more return!
The good, the brave, the beautiful,
How dEeamls-s Is their sleep,
Where rolls the dlrsShke music
OF the ever'tossins deep
OL where the suEs.ng night winds
Pale winters robes have spread
Above the narrow palaces,
In the cities OF the dead!
look around and feel the awe
Of one who walks alone,
Among the wrecks Of forr!er DAYS,
In mournful ruin s;rown;
start 10 hear the stirring sounds
Among the cypress tres,
For the voice OF the departed
Is borne upon tae breeze.
Tha, solemn voice. /, mingles with
Each free and careless strain;
l scarce can think esrth's minstgelsy
VIII cheer my heart again.
The melody OF summer waves,
The thrilling notes OF birds,
Can never D. SO dear 70 me
As their remembered words.
sometimes dream their pleasant smiles
s,lll on me svser.y fall.
Their tones OF love family hear
Ny name in sadness call.
! know that they are happy,
With their angel p!umAse on,
But my heart IS very desolate
To think tina; they are gone
Park BENJAMIN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
ORIGIN or CITY PLANS.
Most of Them Trace Their Designs IL
Military Campo.


All cities. with few exceptions. trace
the origin OF their plan 10 the enclosed
camp. and many still show marked fea.
lures Of primitive Notifications u
an early schemes for defense the III
closed square was considered tie best.
From tho tine when wagons were
merely packed CT the plain TO the time
when buildings wcrc constructed with
blank walls - the enemy. and their IA
cade ID the open square. this plan has
been universally adopted; and many Of
the great market places Or squares of
famous cities still show rnderiable evi.
dences CT these precautions for DC
tense. In the old city OF Brussels nc
square upon which faces its wonderful
City Hall Is approached by streets 50
narrow that they must surely have
been constructed wiz the idea Of de-
feusn in mind.
Were il POSSIBLE = .trecist tie rap
| id development CT cities, or to predict
| which CT OR many cities Is - become
| i metropolis. the problem might nss be
such { difficult one. tut such. unfostu-
| ultcy. is not the case. Even tie most
vivid Imagination woIld scarcely have
been able 10 predict the enormous il
crease Of population and the eonse-
| qrent architectural development of
modern cities. The rapid growth ct
| American ciIles is well known. out few
realize that the older cities OF Europe
have had similar experience Inc re-
| cent increase in Berlin has exceeded
that Of Chicago. and what IS true OF
Berlin is true OF many other Europea
| centres 1t is then not surprising 70
note that in Hanover. Hamburg. Nur'
embesg. Leipsic, Leignitz, St Johann
Sarr. and Ma&ieburg modern munic'
ipal buildings Of great importance have
recently been or are now being con-
structej. and Builders
Magazine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
Al Indian Se~soauer.

The Cherokee Advocate Is one OF
the oldest and most remarkable news
pap-rs in the United States Il is the
official organ OF the Cherokee Nation,
AMI is published at Tahlequah at the
nations expense. 1t is 1ve-co!umu
folio weekly. half OF which is print
ad in the Cherokee language. II IS
strictly non partisan and is forbidden
BY law to deal in politics. Its pur'
pose is to perpeIuate the Cherokee
language.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

Among the recent inventions which
poultry fanciers find interesting is
pair of goggles to be placed on chick
ems TO prevent them from picking GU
the eyes OF one another. Puguseiousi!
inclined birds on farm can do grea
deal OF harm TO the others. and as
protection against damage being sus
tanned to tie eyes, It is proposed &
equip the members Of the icck wit
the goggles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
Oickers's Birthplace.

The mayor OF Portsmouth, England.
has formally inaugurated as Dickens
Museum the house in Commercial
road. Landport, in which Charles Dick
ems was born. The house vas recent
ly purchased by the corporation at an
auction sale for sl,l50, and has been
stocked with a number OF interesting
relics Of the uoveiist.-Pall Mall Ga
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
ONE MOTHERS Way.

I desire 10 have all Of NY childrsl's
meals served at the family table. so
hat l may give attention 10 the kind
md quantity Of food which they eat.
aud also TO their manners at table. As
We have 81 many guests | particularly
wish my children to appear well bred
md for the same reason, do not wish
% b. obliged TO be continually taking
them at the table Ny children codx
or pennies like other children, and |
Zach them the value Of penny while
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
RIBBONS HAVE NAMES.

Some Of the ribbons have distinctive
names this year, and that beIrs the
case there are, Of course. the Dolly Var
den ribbons, FOR dainty Dolly is god
mother TO bodices, hats and all kinds
Of feminine apparel this season. /: is
hard 10 characterize the Dolly Warden
apart from that they are just charE
ing: they blossom with ,fowe.S,b color
Ike the Persian ribbons, hut anyway
they are pretty enough 10 deserve che
name OF the dainty from whom they
get their title.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
A Motor Horse.

One Of the late European devices
Is motor horse" Il ~"~- -.
very compact electr a,r. INV
,n -s ~ .eg.0~heels, and capabI, Of De
eatily e,ached 10 any wagon
cart or other vehicle requiring motive
power
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
No Orphan AsylYnsIc.:: s1s.r.Ii,

= u '-d Il! 10 orphan asyIuma
Every child who is not supported by
/ parents becomes ward OF the state
and is paid & pension for support and
/ placed in a private family, where board
and clothes are provided until the
fourteenth tirthday-Lahore Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

For several years a record has been
kept Of the wear OF locomotive wheels
on the Danish State railways. The
single drivers are found TO run better
than tonr-coupIed. the latter better
than six-couplsd. AMI in all cases wear
IS increased by timsIness Of road
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
SOUTHERN GIRLS BEAuTIFIER


II was noticed long ago that the
pretty girls OF the South, who rode and
drove in the sun and wind. who bOated,
sat upon the verandas and invited sun.
stroke generally, came out with an ex.
cellent skin At the end OF the eason.
one day Northern girl discovered on
the dresser OF a Southern beauty a
bottle OF fluid which was labeled Gu
cumber cologue,and upon being pressed
the pretty girl gave. up Its seSret. Gu
cumb.r ceIysUe' WHICH mas oeeH AIM -
FOR more than half century, is made
by taking TWO ounces each OF spirits
OF cologne. orange juice. flower water
and rose water. A pinch OF powdered
borax softens this. and six drops OF
benzoin affords q tonic for the skin.
This can be shaken up in bottle. set
away and used upon the skin after
il has been exposed to 4 sharp wind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
A DAINTY ROSE CUSHION.

One use 10 which roses can be put,
even after they have served their pur-
pose in the table vase. or in the gar
den. is in the making OF dainty
cushion. This cushion can be rfe AZ
small cost. The petals should be
mixed with rosemarS>.eaves and dried
IN the shade 80 retain color and
fragrance he remaining material for
the Gus Eion is as follows: One yard
"hl'e~ Tuxedo yelling, oue-hat yard
-Sutt mousseline de sole. forty-two
inches; one-quarrer yard white liberty
silk. torty-two inches. To make the
cushion cut the vesling and the NOUS
seine de sole each in two pieces
eighteen inches square. leaving the Re
nainder OF the mousseline de sole 70:
'utfies. The yelling over the nous
Sa.ine de sole makes case for the
'ose petals The rufties OF the nous
seine de sole. edged with double
'uttie OF liberty silk. finishes the cush
Condemns II. Stovall, in The Ep!
tomist.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
A Romance Of the Sea.

Gashaway-Whar made you pro
pose =, her or the steamer?
Clevertou-I wanted TO prove
could love her. even when she was sea
sick.-Town and Country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

The skull Of 4 gigantic mammal. un-
known TO science. has recently been IN
earvhed near Fayum, Egypt. The skull
is nearly a yard long. and on the nasal
region is 4 big double horn, while neal
the eyes are smaller pair OF horns.
The skull looks bit Ike that OF the
rhinoceros.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

from kidney troubles brought On by
q cold. had severe pains IN the back
and sick headaches, and felt miserable
all over A few Ioyes OF noan's Kid
ney Pills made Ine q well woman,
without an ache or .,ain. and feel
compelled 10 Recommend this reliable
remedy"
,Sigued NELLIE DAVIS.
. TRIAL FREE-Adirrss Foster
Nilburn Co, B1fra!o. y Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 81 cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

A burglar got into Bitfums h.
last night"
Get anything"
Yep"
What"
a crockery Jolt
a crockery jolt? What's that
That's what Bfum gave him W
he hit him in the head with the VA
pitcher. cleveland Plain Dealer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
lust So.

DO you know, Cholly, could Just
die yachting"
Yes: | feel like giving up every
thing for it'-Juige.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
E1plairinq His Motive.

a man was buried the other day to
the tune OF Bedeiia
Perhaps he wanted it played al
time when he couldn't hear it.'-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

From one factory in the United
States goes each day 10 e'eEy part OF
the globe electrical machinery to pro-
tuce more than 500 horse powsr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

The dahlia was introduced into Eu-
rope for the value Of its bulb as sub
sritute for rle Irish pOtatoe, which II
resembles when baked.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

FITS pe.uarsu:iv e1rel. No rts 5rne-vous.
less aftsr ac-l Jays Use Q: Or. kline's Greas
NerveIse-to-eE ~ Ma 12.I!e AID treat sc ire.
prEH kIISn LII 49, t-c1 = PuiIA "a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
Our Submarine Service.

Experts at Newport, R l.. say thi
tie submarine boat can go ~ ull~'
10 sea with perfect safety TO the ere"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

Railways in South Africa use loco
motives similar in type TO those used
in this country. NE3I
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

leader and club
woman, writes:
81 cannot say too
mucl In praise
Of Doan's Kidney
rIllr. FOR they et-
fectej q complete
cure In q very
short time when
| was suffering
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
sc|Ei(Ea4Avcs
VII ~

Or. Gabriel Leveu. a Paris physician,
SAYS obesity Is nervous disorder
caused by form OF dyspepsia.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

II IS believed that French prune
growers use glycerlne TO give their
dried fruiS its peculiar glisteuins ap-
pearauce-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

/ 10 20. Ge.sry= lISO'> Cure .yr Cousun--
uon Eas aCe,l IA fox coughs and c3lts.-goE~
F.boT.a. Trinity springs. Iui-- Feb. l.. l.ll.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

To insure accuracy I4c4i c4goro--:cT=
aEe kepl ol -
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

Poisonous ulo.iusk= purify the water l.
which they i've.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

A remarkable luminous meteor trail
seen at Madrid has been reported by j.
A. Perez. II continued visible from
sbcr. 10 p. III. until midnight. the shape
gradually changing from ar almost
clos II curve with a loop in IL TO an en-
larcei loop with a very faint detached
portion Of the primary curve.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

ss}::sla:s q s:sss:s !. i:s{:s q I.sss::se1:s
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

A !ocaI study Of rural dep0pu!auon
near Paris has been made BY DR.. A +.
PIIcQue. He finds that the causes in
clude sanitary ignorance leading to
high infant mortality, migration OF
Young people 10 towns. effects Of con,
scrlpIiou and alcoholism. His suggest
ed ramedy-one that promises success;
in Belziun-is improved primary and
technical educatio with special effort!
70 cultivate q love OF farm life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10

Sawdust lends Itself 10 many uses
not least Of which seems TO be the max
ing Of the new petrolignite, OF stone
wood. which Is interesting shipbuilder:
in England. France ami Germany. Thii
material Is 4 mixture OF sawdust with
certain minerals. and its special claim:
are non-lnfammsbility and freedom
from slIpperiness when wet 1t gives
decks safe TO walk upon and partitions
that do not burn. The product IS yer!
/ close in texture, does not crack, Is i'm
perYIous to dry rot. can be given AM
/ color and can be worked with tools hk'
/ any hard wood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-09-10
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A
FIELD DAY
l:si:sl q I:s3:si::s !. ssl:sS:s3:s}: 4

VI not worthy OF her" cried
Mr.. Jackson, with dismal
emphasis. Il never have
been worthy Of her, and l
never shall be-"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-07-14
II VIC must blame ourselves.

do II VIC must blame ourselves
The ovcrsccr of the State Grange, the
Hon. C. T. Smith of Morrisvillc, made an
elective speech and predicted big vote
IN vermont this fall. He urged each one
To see TO il that our ncighbors All vote
The Hon Frederick g. Fleetwood ad-
dressed those present as fellow Bel men
ana vermont bellies. He spoke of the
spirit behind the republican national con
vention They nominated man who typi-
lies tho national Observation-Disclosures
Roosevelt. He humorously characterized
the democracy. and spoke Of the dilemma
i'm which the Democratic party found it
self in connection with the formulation of
Il platform. He said tho Republican party
believes in fair play and told of the differ
cnt ways in which this was cxcmplined.
The original Fell man WAS the subject
next discussed and United states Marshal
H. w. Bailey WAS called upon to speak
in this connection. lie thought by his in
PRODUCTION that We must be near the tail
end of the meeting. He wondered how our
congressman knew SO much about the
women. lie believed in the principle of
woman suffrage. lie said there were re-
puhlicans enough in Vermont to give
Roosevelt majority of 10000. lie closed
by saying that in September all Orange
county would he Bell ringers and shoutcrs
for Stcarrs.
Congressman II IT, Powers said the
duty rested on the Green Mountain state
to immortali2C herself in September She
can do il 10y rolling up 5000 majority for
Eel and Stcarns. How shall our women
h"lp IN mis-? My friend HaHkins SAYS take
the broomsick. That would not always
hc new experience. He then told how
the Duchess of Dovonshirc helped shape
an English election in connection with
the election of Fox. \ butcher said he
would Vot" for Fox for j kiss and il was
d"n". Judg" Powers did not want to sur-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-07-14
GREAT OVATION
An Enthusiastic DemOnStra.
ton at Candidate Bells
Home.
THE BELFRY MADE A MECCA
Republicans from All Parts of the State
Gather at Ratification Meeting
Special Trains and Professions of
Teams Bring Vast Throngs-Six
Bands Present--Pithy Speeches by
Candidates Bell and Stearns and 9th
er Leading Repubicans--Big Vote
Promised in September.

Walden, July s--Tf the ovation given the
Hon. Charles j Bell by the republicans
of Vermont to-day is any critoriou the
republican majority in Vermont will hc ora
of the largest in the history of the grand
old party in the Green Mountain state II
showed coucusivoly that tho ticket. Bell
and Stcarns. is lrONSing genuine euthusi-
asin Nothing else VIII explain the course
of thousands of Vermont farmers in drop
ping the harvesting of their grass crop ON
one of the most perfect of days and driV-
1ng from five Ia twenty miles t. part iCl-
pate in a political demonstration like that
which took place at "'rhc 1olfry." the at
tractivc home of tho republican candidate
for the governorship of Vermont.
IT was happy thought on the part of
State Committeeman George r. Howard of
CraitShury to suggest n gathering of re-
puhlicans from all parts of the State at
the home OF the partY's candidate, and tn"
demonstration was carried out in the most
gratifying manner. Prominent rcpuhii-
cars were present from all parts of the
state, every county being represented with
Abe possible exception of Remington. Spo-
cial trains on the Boston d Maine brought
visitors To this point from St. Johnsbury
and from Cambridge Junction. Large
crowds boarded tho trains at intermediate
points, and whom they arrived here about
noon each train included several hundred
joyous pilgrims. Many other visitors came
on regular trains.
The sight which mot the eyes of the
early visitors VIII not soon be forgotten.
rs the people passed from the point
whore the trains Wcr" stopped. a short
dist1nco from the Mecca of the day.
They passed through Il beautiful arch oi
evergreen spanning tho street and lid
ding everyone "Nolcouo." ana a. sim
liar arch over III" street on tho opposite
side of the house bore tho same term
of generous Aospitanty The house was
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-07-14
Permanent Muscular strength

There is this to be borne i'm mind in
theS" days when 50 many young men are
NlNlNE SO much attention To phNsltI 4 de
N"'"pln"hl IN gImnaStic ana atm, tic,
'N"rcisvS, that there cannot I've permanent
muscular strength whore there is not
bluoG strength
i'ood's Sarsaparilla gives blood strength.
promotes digestion and assimilation, and
builds up the whole system.