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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
GROWTH OF CATCH PHRASES,
Many Words and Sentences in Common
Use Had Peculiar Beginnings.

MANY w OTuS ana sentences III AOm on
Use Had Peculiar Beginnings.
Nearly everyone has at times been
puzzled to account for the origin OF
words and phrases they hear used in
the conversation Of those with whom
they come in daily contact. Some of
these are peculiar in their etymology
and give no Indication of their parent
age. The word ''hurrah, for instance,
is token Of JOY in use for centuries.
1t is the battle cry of the old Morse
vikings as they swept down to burn
and murder among the peaceful Brit
ish. ''Tur aie!' was their war cry,
which means "Thor aid"-an appeal
tor help to Thor, the god Of battles.
Its all humbug;;" Perhaps it is.
Humbug is the Irish "uim bog" pro-
nounced humbug, meaning bogus
money. King James II coined worth
less money from his mint at Dublin,
his 2O-shilling piece being worth 2
pence. The people called it "uim
bog"
It was Roman gentleman of 2,000
years ago who first asked 'where the
shoe pinches" He had just divorced
his wife and his friends wanted to
know what was the matter with the
woman. They declared she was good
and pretty. "Now," said the husband,
taking off his SHOE isn't that nice
shoe? It's a good shoe, Ell? A pretty
shoe, Ell? A new shoe, eh? And none
of you can tell where it pinches me-"
Before you can say Jack Robinson
arose from the behavior Of one John
Robinson, Esq. He was q fool. He
was in such a hurry when be called
on his friends that he would be off
before he had we'll knocked at the
door.
''There they go, helter-skelterp That
phrase was coined at the defeat Of
the Spanish armada. The great fleet
Of the Spanish invasion was driven by
storm and stress of the English attack
north to the Helder river and south
to the Skelder river-the Scheidt.
Do you know why a hare is called
"Puss'? This is not riddle, but just
an example Of how words get twisted.
The ancient Norman knights who
came over with William the Conquer
or pronounced the word "le puss."
The puss he remains to-day.
"Go to Halifax" That town was a
place Of special terror for rogues be-
cause Of the first guillotine invent-
ed there by Mannaye for chopping OFF
felons' heads. Halifax law was that
the criminal SHOULD be condemned
first and inquired upon after" Gov
entry had queer law in old times by
which none but freemen Of the city,
could practice a trade there. Strang-
ers were starved out. Hence the
phrase Of shutting a man out Of hui
man company-"sent to Coventry"
"Spick and span" comes from the
Spikes and "spanners" hooks
and stretchers for stretching cloth
new from the loom.
To "dun" a man for debt comes
from the memory Of Joe Dun, bailiff
Of Lincoln, who was so keen a coli
lector that his name has become 8,
proverb.
News" is queer word-the initials.
Of north, east, west, south, which ap-
peared on the earliest journals as a
sign that information was to be had
here from the four quarters Of the
world. The sign was N q w s, and
gave us our word news"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
THE SOLDIERS OF THE
AMER OF AFGHANIST TAN.

The Ameer Of Afghanistan is in
rather an unenviable position. The
Russians are creeping down on him
from the north by extending railroads
toward his frontier. The British have
"complimented" him by sending
Emission" to investigate the conditions
OF his country. Between the Russians
and the emisaries of the British for
eign Office the Ameer will probably
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

CT the automobilist who sneaks off
after tnjuring people, a journal de
voted to motoring says he is "a cur
and coward, at once reckless and a
sneak, disgrace to the sport and to
humanity in general" Let us hope
that these vigorous sentiments may
find general circulation among the fra
ternity Of the tonneau and foot horn.
They are as true as they are vigor-
Gus.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
EMPEROR PIows Field.

The Emperor of China sacrificed to
the God of Agriculture on the second
day Of the third moon. He personally
plowed portion of the ground in
front of the altar las proof that
the profession of agriculture is an hon.
orable one"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
Solved liz.

Woman" said the very young man,
orocularly, as snare and a delusion."
(Which may account for the fact,
breathed the girl meaningly, "why
men are SO prone to hug their DEUS
tons."-CleYela4d Leader
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

The Kansas Supreme Court has de-
cided that it Is unconstitutional for
that State to go into the oil refining
business. But the people Of Kansas
have not been enjoined from amending
their constitution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

A trained nurse seems to most peo-
pie an expensive luxury; but in fami-
lies Of. moderate means an expert
enced helper is frequently needed in
cases Of slight illness. A Young Won
ans Home in Maine has been conduct
ing "cIass In attendance on the sick." "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

New York wireless telegraph opera
tors have found out that the Goddess
Of Liberty has been intercepting their
dispatches. The senders Of private
messages fear that womanlike. the
goddess can't keep a secret.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

DR.. q. Benjamin Andrews great war
between the United States and Russia
for the possession Of the Pacific is
growing more distant every day. The
doctor may have to substitute some
other nation for Russia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

The bureau of labor reports that liv-
ing Is cheaper. Owing to the con-
tnued presence Of germs, firecrackers,
automobile scorchers and grade cross
ings, however, it is no easier
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

Tom Lawson declares that he Is 60
ing to put John D. Rockefeller into the
hands Of a receiver. 1t will be great
graft for the man who does the receiv-
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

The search for the elixir Of life has
not been abandoned. The modern SCI
enlist cherishes the dream Of the al
chemist, who believed, or pretended to
believe, that there were certain sub
stances which, if blended properly and
taken inwardly, would make man i'm
mortal. We see to-day Chicago
scientist arguing gravely that it is not
impossible for men to outlive the
years of Methusaleh. All that Is re-
CURED is to discover what the different
tissues Of the body need for food and
to give each tissue. the exact amount
that is wanted. The scientist be-
Heves, as the alchemist did, that man,
having eaten Of the fruit Of the tree
Of knowledge, may be able to put
forth his hand and eat Of the fruit Of
the tree Of life, in spite Of the flaming
sword meant to keep man away from
it. The learned professor says that
death is caused primarily by the ces-
sation of respiration. That is a solemn
truth. ALL that IS needed to live in
definitely is to breathe indefinitely,
and any man can do that, says the
professor, who discovers the proper re-
mental cell substance" He must in
terrogate that substance and find out
what 1t Graves. Then he will have
the elixir Of life and will be able to
no flo tho hnr0o nP 1,fc 6ofro UO11r
eating is entirely empirical" says the
scientist. That Is his way Of stating
the fact that men eat what they like
when they can get it. They eat to ap-
pease their hunger and please their
palates, and not to give each tissue
the aliment it needs so that the proper
reaction may ensue. Men do eat I'M
scientifically, and will continue to do
so, no matter what scheme Of dietet-
les may be evolved by Grahamites,
vegetarians or scientists. It may be
that If one tissue does not get just
the food it needs it's fundamental re-
action" will cease and that that will
incidentally ruin the rest Of the
body" and death will enSue. But man
is composed of innumerable tissues,
and if he were to buy and prepare his
food with due regard to the require
ments Of each-so many grains for
one and so many for another-he
would have no time left in which to
make love or money. He would find
1t less trouble to eat as his fathers ate
and die as they died. Better sixty or
seventy years Of real life than an I'M
mortality devoted to a scientific
dietary. The scientist talks Of immor-
tality, but says nothing Of the per-
petual youth or middle age that would
make it desirable. Aurora's lover got
from the gods the gift Of eternal life,
but he forgot to ask for undying
youth. After old age had shriveled
him up he begged for release from i'm
mortality. 1t is not enough to live.
One must enjoy life, and the closest
study Of the chemical processes going
on in the different tissues will not en-
able science to make life tolerable
when the Psalmist's limit shall have
been doubled. Science can prolong life
little, but not indefinitely. The
elixir Of life is as far beyond our
reach as 1t was beyond that of the
men who first dreamed Of it in the
childhood Of the race. The Chicago
professor is their lineal descendant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

Mrs. Mary Huber, of New York,
claims that her husband, whose salary
is 81 week, has been leading a dou-
BILE life and supporting two families.
There is financial expert who seems
to have them all beaten.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

Tom Lawson probably was dealing
in futures when he wickedly suggest
ed that certain man had not yet Sc
cured control of the sulphur combina-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

Mrs. Peary is sure her distinguished
husband will discover the north pole
this time. Her sublime faith deserves
to be rewarded with success.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
Carries s5,oOo,ooo in His Pockets

Even should the Sultan of Morocco
be compelled to leave his country in a
hurry as a result Of present compllca-
lions he will not do SO in a penniless
condition. Some time ago he sent to
Paris a trusty messenger who invested
nearly S5,OO0,O00 in unset diamonds.
These precious stones Abdul carries on
his person constantly, although in
such a country that is rather dan
gerous thing to do.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

No sooner had Mr.. Rockefeller seen
those magazine pictures Of himself
than he began recklessly giving away
his wealth in chunks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

Out in Kansas a man Ia threatening
to sue his wife for damages, claiming
that she gave him to understand be-
fore he asked her to marry him that
she would refuse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
The known Rockefeller gifts to date
amount to $51 ,272,666.

The birth rate in New York City
Ia 5000 per week. Someone's going to
get crowded off into the bay yet
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

The lawyer and the doctor work for
fees and the brick mason for wages.
And it often happens that the wages
amount to more than the fees.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30
Danger in Being a FIatterar.

What brought you here, my poor
MANI" asked the prison visitor.
"Awv' replied the convict, "jist fur
tryin' to. fatter rich man."
'Erhe idea"
'Yes, I jist tried to initiate his Sig
nature on a check. philadelphia
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

A question every mother asks herr
self: When people say my. children
look like their fathers family, do they
mean It as . compliment
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

A French writer says the Gar is the
last Of his race. Not when his race
10 for the purpose of getting under the
bed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

visit
Mecca
pgimages made to this
all join
astonishing nat
prophets tomb shall
After
bricks brought them by the that everywhere the pill
holding their fXedy them
regarded with generation by all believers
the S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-30

If you are the kind to tell your
friends things for their own good, you
can make sp your mind to one thing:
You are unpopular.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
A Georuian's Will.

A correspondent sends us copy OF
an old will on record in the Office of
the ordinary of Lumpkin county, Geor.
gia. After appointing three executors,
he "solemnly" requests them ito law
N. Nicholson to the full extent of the
law. impute my cramp collie to his
injustice to me-" He further requests
that 'they pay themselves and our
attorneys and spend as much as Is
necessary in buying slab and place
on it: Here lies the remains of s..
Douglas Crane. Born the 9Th of No.
vember, 1900, who served five years in
the Georgia legislature and never lost
a day; and dies in the full faith of the
Methodist doctrine and in full hope, to
which church he wills $50" In con-
clusion, the testator requests ito be
buried on the highest hill in the grave
yard with the honors of war, colo
nels salute.-Law Notes.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Safety In Proprietary Medicines.

Replying to the charge that certain
popular proprietary medicines contain
narcotic drugs, an authority says:
Some years ago one Of the leading
pharmacists of America, in connection
with some official work, undertook to
ascertain, by an elaborate inquiry In
representative cities Of the country,
what percentage of physicians pre-
scriptions contained a narcotic drug
of some kind. Out of 100000 repre-
sentative prescriptions, dispensed ia
drug stores in all parts Of the United
States, it was found that 20 per cent
contained opium or some one of its
preparations
proprietary medicines are almost
invariably accompanied by the most
detailed and specific directions for use,
while the directions accompanying
physicians prescriptions are generally
very brief and sometimes illegible. 1t
is also true that but a moderate pro
portion of proprietary medicines con-
tain any poison or narcotic, and, when
they do, it is generally in such small
quantities or so protected by accom-
panying antidotes, as to carry with it
no danger whatever"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
MISS WAITE's WISH eRAYE,gc.
Ceremony Of Recognition That Was
Almost Oxerdone.

Ceremony Of Recognition That Was
Almost overdone.
Miss Mary Waite, the only daugh.
ter of the late chief justice of the
United States, lives quietly in an
apartment in Washington since the
death Of her mother. Although her
hair Is turning gray, she has youthful
eyes and sprightly ways. She is fond
of relating a story which now for the
first time finds its way into print.
zone day." says Miss Waite, 81
said to Justice Harlan, How Is ii
that none Of you ever bow to me when
l, come to the supreme court room
Several ladies who have gone there
have said to me, Justice So-and-So
bowed to me-" feel quite neglected
Some weeks after this converse
ton I went to the court room near
the close Of the session.. that my faith.
or and I might go home together. |
slipped into seat and was quietly
enjoying myself, when a man leaned
forward, laying finger on my shout.
der. Excuse me, MISS he said, but
perhaps you'd like me to tell you who
they all are That's Justice Brewer
over there, and Justice Field next
him. and there's Chief Justice Waite
In the middle
Excuse me- interrupted, but
perhaps I know them quite as well as
you
AT this moment I raised my eyes
to the judges bench and realized with
a gasp that every gray head of them
was making inclination to me. The
notoriety hunter back Of me gulped
out, Who are you, miss?' Gathering
my skirts about me, hurried from the
court room, the man at my heels. But
he never caught me, for knew those
halls, as I did the justices, better
than he did.'-New York Herald.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Why Norah Was Worried.

My maid Norah went to consult a
fortune teller and returned wailing
dismally.
did she predict some great trou-
ble?" I asked alphabetically.
"Och, mem, SIGH therrible news!"
moaned Norah, rocking back and forth
wringing her hands,
Tell me-" said, wishing to comfort
the girl.
"She tould me thot me father wurks
hard shovelin' coal an 'tindin' foires
fer Twin"
But that's no disgrace nor sorrow"
I said, trifle vexed at such affecta-
ton.
Och, mem, me poor father!" sobbed
Norah. Hes bin dead these nome
years!"-Judge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Insinuatinq.

The following story is told Of one Of
The former governors Of Georgia: It
seems that he was out walking one
morning, few days prior to his cleo
ton, when he met an old negro. The
following conversation took place:
Morning, Marse John"
Good morning, uncle"
you all is looking mighty fine"
Yes, l feel pretty good"
do you know what you looks like,
Marse John?"
"No. What do look like?"
you looks as if you had a dollah
in youh pocket and was runnin' foah
Governor"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
The Dark Hour.

When the blight of the night presses
down on my head and the slow
Coming on Of the dawn in the town finds
the heart of me low;
When the gray of the day Is the shade
of the gray of a shroud-
One that Grapes phantom shapes as II
made of the mist Of a cloud
Then thought goes for naught and the
mind cannot frame deceit,
For balm that will calm it or blind 1t
with dreams that are sweet;
Then the soul in it's dole stands all
stark, unprotected and bare,
And the hour of the power Of the dark
ness descends on it there!
Then the weight of a fate that is strong
er than life, or than death,
Seems to rest on the breast that no long
er holds pulses or breath,
But, 10! AS the woe of the spirit Is
deepest, a word
OF release and of peace-can you hear
it? The song of a bird!
The dawning of morning is here-the re-
prieve of the day
And the sunshine has won over fear and
has driven him away!
But, oh! it is slow-and l wonder some
times, what If fate
Should forget or should let the gods
blunder-and dawn come too late?
Cleveland Leader.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
The National Mining Congress

Will be held at Ell Paso, Texas, No
vember IA to Is, 1905. Interesting
program and entertainment for visi-
tors. One fare plus $500 round trip
from northwestern territory, with
cheap side trips to Old Mexico, and
other points, via Santa Fe railway,
the quick line. For dates of sale Of
above tickets and for train SERVICE
see or write, c. F. WARREN, Genl
Agent, A. T. & S. F. Ry., All Dooly
Blk, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Mra Bessie Mns/ex

To be such a successful wife, to re.
tain the love and admiration of her
husband. to inspire him to make the
most of himself, should be woman's
constant study.
If a woman finds that her energies
are tagging, that she gets easily tired,
dark shadows appear under her eyes,
she has backache, headaches, bearing
down pains, nervousness, whites, irreg-
ularities or the blues, she should start
at once to build up her system by a
tonic with specific powers, such as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
Following we publish by request a
letter from young wife:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
Ever since my child was born have suf-
fered, as Ihope few women ever have, with in
flammation, female weakness, bearing down
pains, backache and wretched headaches. 1t
affected my stomach so could not enjoy my
meals, and half my time was spent in bed.
"LydN E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made me well woman, and feel so grateful
that am glad to write and tell you of my
marvellous recovery. 1t brought me health,
new life and vitality. Mrs. Bessie Ainsley.
Gil South 10th Street, Tacoma, Wash.
What Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Ainsley it will
do for every sick and ailing woman.
If you have symptoms you don't I'M
derstand write to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free and
always helpful.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Women and HOSPITALS.

Men have not the time or inclina.
ton, as rule, to study domestic
economy in the minor details of
household management, and the sinful
waste, purchase of inferior goods at
high prices and several commissions,
which have diminished the incomes
OF not a few Of our hospitals, would
have been unknown had there been a
committee composed of experienced
ladies.-Sphere.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Feminine Loqfc.

After the tea things had been
cleared away the young wife came
over and sat on hubby's knee, put her
plump arms about his neck and kissed
him half a dozen times.
well, what is it now?' he queried
"A new dress, DEAR" she answered
But don't you know that times are
uwfully hard just at PRESENT." he
queried.
"Of course do" she replied.
That's why I want to give the poor
dressmaker something to do."-Chi.
cago News.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Obeyed Direction,

AS was going along the street the
other day I met an old friend of mine,
Pat Murphy. After talking over old
times l asked him if he had ever got
letter from his brother. Says he:
Yes, l did, but he had stamped on
the corner of the envelope, return in
five days, so l sent it back. Boston
Herald.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
River of Genuine IpL

Algeria has a river of genuine ink,
caused by the joining of two streams
one of which comes from an iron re
glon, while the second stream flows
from peat swamp. On meeting th
acid of one stream blends with tn
iron solution of the other, and ink /
the result.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
The eridearoem,s Quarry.

II haven't the slightest objection
to your giving all your time to the
dog my own, but wish you had made
it quite clear when you suggested
bringing it, whether 1t was you ana
who were going on our honeymoon
and were bringing the dog, or wheth
er 1t was you and the dog who wert
bringing me."-New York World.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
NeedIeWork in VOGUE.

Needlework is in vogue again. A
man is always attracted by the sight
of woman at needlework-she may
be only engaged in the present fash.
ionable pastime of beadwork. And
women are once more returning to
this dangerous weapon of fascination.
World.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Important Subject.

How to manage self is an ever i'm.
portant subject, but how to use ones
strength, when it is like the last flick.
ering match in the damp forest is the
subject next to preparation for eter.
nity.-Earl M. Pratt.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
The Non-Sportino Girl

"e NoH-oPUrITng GIT.
what does the transporting girl do
while her sister is playing games?
Does she hasten to the kitchen and
make cakes or to the workroom to
darn stockings? By no means. She
makes a leisurely and careful toilet
and sallies forth on a round of calls.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
Pensions to Confederates.

Texas, in the fiscal years 1906 and
1907, will pay 100000 to Confederate
veterans for pensions, besides ex.
pending $154,538 for the support Of
the Confederate home.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-11-10
A TRULY IDEAL wife
HER HUSBANDS BEST HELPER
Vigorous Health Is the Great Source Of
the Power to Inspire and Encourage
All Women Should Seek It.

One of the most noted, successful and
richest men of this century, in recent
article, has said, Whatever am and
whatever success l have attained in
this world owe all to my wife. From
the day first knew her she has been
an inspiration. and the greatest help
mate of my life"