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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

: DENVER Y.M.C. A. HEALTH FARM :
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One of the most interesting and
hopeful signs Of the times" is the
work that is being done with view
to the prevention and care of con
sumption Experiments ia this dfrec-
ton in many parts OF the world are
meeting with no small degree of sue
cess and their common foundation lies
principally in outdoor life, pure air
and plain diet. The "open air cure
comes the nearest of anything yet in
vented to being a panacle for tubercu-
lar diseases.
The Association Health Farm, or
gained by the Y. NJ. C. A. Of Denver
has now been in operation for more
than two years and has, so far. fully
justified the hopes of its founders ana
promoters
When | first heard of the association
Health Farm. near Denver, the image
that arose in my mind was that Of
cluster OF tents out on the treelass.
cactus covered plains, supplemented
by a windmill or two and perhaps
few twigs of trees transplanted from
some nearby nursery plus, of course,
abundance Of light air. Colorado sun
shine and mile of altitude.
Having recently visited the health
farm, hasten to apologize for my
atrocious misconception.
If there is in Colorado, or anywhere
else, more beautiful plot of embow-
cred landscape, could hardly tell you
where to look for it. The farm is sur
rounded by highly cultivated small
farms, orchards and gardens, border
ed by almost superabundance of
shade trees. Cactus covered desert,
indeed
1t is indeed on the plains. but they
are the rich, fertile lands that irriga-
ton has made to blossom like the
rose"
The farm lies just outside the city
limits of Denver, between Denver and
Golden, about six miles from the post
office in Denver and eight miles from
Golden, which lies nestled in the near
est foothills, beyond which rise the
peaks Of the snowy range. 1t is on the
edge of the uplands skirting the beau
tiful, highly cultivated Clear Creek
valley, which it oyerlooks. The view
from the farm embraces more than
$50 miles of the mountain range-the
great Colorado or Front range-ex-
tending from Pixies Peak. some seven
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

insects The interiors are furnished
like an ordinary bedroom and a small
stove is proF ided to dress and I'M
dress by in very cold weather, al
though its use is not encouraged.
One interesting feature is the names
on the tents, showing by what associa-
ton, organization or individual they
were given, for instance, New York.
Chicago, st. Louis. Boston, etc.
The foregoing is largely in general
terms. The reader wants an answer
to the main question: ITO what ex-
tent are persons affected with tubercu-
losis cured or benefited at the farm ~
A careful record has been kept for
the past two years. 1t shows that
from May 21st. 1908. to April soth.
1905, there were 1e5 persons admitted
as residents at the farm. of whom IS
were still present on the farm at the
time of the report. leaving 1870 to be
accounted for.
OF this number So so far recovered
as to accept positions, mostly secured
for them by the department. and 90
back to work; Is went back home,
eight left to reside with friends eight
went away because they could not ac-
custom themselves to tent life. six
were sent to hospital and seven
died.
OF IS residents who worked on the
farm 65 were improved.
OF the ex-residents. so far as heard
from. 81 have gained and 80 have lost.
OF the latter, Is returned to the farm.
of whom Is again gained and 2 lost.
For the information of those who
may desire to assist in furthering the
work, it may be stated that the most
pressing needs of the farm at the
present time are heating plant and
a hospital or infirmary.
Those who wish information in re-
gard to entering the farm as residents
or assisting the work by donations.
should address w. M. Danner, general
secretary, Denver, Colorado.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Almond cuatard.

Scald and blanch half a pound of
shelled sweet almonds and three
ounces of bitter almonds. throwing
them as you do them into a large bowl
of cold water.
Then pound them. one at a time,
into paste, adding few drops Of
wine or rose water to them Beat
eight eggs very light. with two-thirds
of cup of sugar; then mix all to-
gether with a quart of rich milk, or
part milk and part cream; put the
mixture into saucepan and set it
over the fire.
Stir it one way until it begins to
thicken, but not till it curdles; remove
from the fire and when it is cooled
put in glass dish
Having reserved part of the whites
of the eggs, beat them to a stiff froth,
season with. three tablespoonfuls of
sugar and a teaspoonful of lemon ex.
tract; spread over the top of the Gus
tard. Serve cold.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

ty-fve miles to the south, TO beyond
Longs Peak. nearly an equal distance
to the north. Patches of snow are in
plain sight on the mountain crests
during the hottest days of July and
August, which, after all are never OPP
pressively hot at the farm.
The farm comprises thirty-four
acres of land, worth at the market
price upwards of five hundred dol
lars an acre, about twenty-four acres
of which are covered with an orchard
of well-grown bearing fruit trees and
small fruits, the remaining ten acres
being devoted to gardening. 1t is
neatly kept and attractive, as every
visitor will testify. On the north side
is wind-break of tall thickly-set LON
hardy poplars and orchard and shade
trees break the force of the winds
from other directions. There is no
suggestion of barrenness to awaken
inconsistencies in the new conner.
To many, as to me, the small size
of the health farm is at first thought
disappointment What is a little
haven of thirty-four acres as com
pared with the great ocean Of disease
whose victims are spread abroad over
all the worlds 1t is. indeed. but
small beginning. But may we not
hope that it shall prove the leaven
that is to leaven the whole lump?
In another respect, l am sorry to
say, it must always break the word of
promise to the hope of many unfor-
Inmates. Not only is it too small to
accommodate all who may wish to
come, but it is impossible for it to
furnish work for those whom it does
take sufficient to wholly provide for
their support OF course the ideal
health farm would be one where ali
could come and make a living by
farming while getting well. But such
consummation can be only feebly
Appropriated through long years of
experiments. The best that can be
done at present, is to help as many as
possible to re-establish their health in
such degree as will enable them to do
farm work, or other work, on their
own responsibility No general sys-
tenn of paternalism has so far com
mended itself to practical workers in
this line
In spite of its limitations and its ex-
perimental character. l have no hest
tatton in pronouncing the Denver AS
sociation Health Farm a distinct and
hopeful success, deserving in a high
degree the generous support of the
public. 1t is, to a large extent, doing
pioneer work and blazing a track that
others may follow. Those who aid in
It's establishment are not only helping
worthy institution, but contributing
to a great cause.
At the time | visited the farm II
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

was accommodating forty-three per-
sons, most of whom were absent from
their tents engaged IN some kind of
occupation The gathering at the din
ner tables in the dining room brought
most of them together-alI very cheer
full and apparently possessed of ex-
cellent appetites.
The little community is a depart
ment of the Y M. G. A. Every resi-
dent is member Of the association.
Every two months the officers Of the
department are elected by ballot. De
yotional exercises are held every
morning after breakfast. those who
desire to do so acting in rotation as
leaders.
Dir. W NJ. Banner, secretary of the
Denver I. M. c. A.. to whose energy
and organizing ability the health farm
is chiefly indebted for its existence
and prosperity, in his address at its
second anniversary last spring said:
In financial way the health farm
has passed the danger line It always
costs more to establish any kind of
tect's drawings or from the prelimin-
airy sketches. From the sales of prod
uce and contributions we have supple
mented our income, and have gotten
along very nicely. The average month
ly cost per man at the farm is $30.S8,
but none of the men have been re-
CURED to pay over $25 per month.
Through the generosity of friends and
sales Of produce we have been able
to keep our heads above water. There
is very sympathetic touch, and q
very deer sympathy with our move
ment in all the associations through
out the country"
The work in the orchard and gar
den is all done by the residents. who
are paid for their labor. From the
garden the table is supplied with fresh
vegetables in season, the surplus fruits
and vegetables being sent to market.
A large quantity of cider vinegar is
made from the cheaper grade of ap-
pies, bringing in a considerable in.
come
All the residents, or patients if we
are so to call them. live in handsome
square tents, set in regular streets
among the orchard trees and connect
ed by board walks. Large openings
in the sides for ventilation are pro
tected by wire screens to keep out
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Real Mint Sauce.

Mint sauce is usually asdeiusion and
a snare, being merely. very sharp vim
egar and few fragments of tasteless
mint leaves. Real mint sauce is an
other thing. Here is a recipe vouched
for by an experienced cook: Let the
water from' the cold water tap run
over bunch of mint until it is per-
fectly clean of dust. strip the leaves
from the stalks, tear them in small
pieces, and put in bowl. Pour boil
ing water over the mint, and cover
the bowl closely. A little sugar may
be added with the hot water, as it
helps to bring out the flavor of the
leaves. Make roux of a Tablespoons
full or more of the gravy from the pan
in which the lamb was roasted, with a
little flour. Add the water in which
the mint was soaked, and thin with
more of the gravy and little water
The sauce is not to be a gravy. Sea.
son with salt and paprika. Unless a
strong flavor of mint is liked, strain
the leaves from the sauce before serv-
ing.-New York Post,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

The State of Massachusetts, lost 49,.
100000 because man living IN Bos-
ton left his window open over night.
He was a silk grower and in the hope
of producing new brand of silk he
experimental with some gypsy moths
that had been sent to him from
France
He left the moths under glass
shade by an open window one night.
and the next morning they had all
disappeared The shade had been
overturned and the draft blew the
moths into the street
Eighteen months later Massachu.
sets was swarming with gypsy moths
and they ate the leaves or every tree
and bush for miles around The dam.
age done In two years by the insects
totalsd $1,000 600. and the State au.
thorsties spent another s75o.000 trying
TO exterminate the pests
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Smart Accessnries

Said fashionable dressmaker: ct
does not matter so much what your
gown is. providing it IS very short in
the skirt. For the elegance of your
costume you depend upon your smart
hat; upon your pretty shoes and
spats; Upon your stockings; upon your
gloves, which match your shoetops,
and upon your hat, which matches all
of these things Your dress may be
a dull brown mohair or the plainest
of black taffetas. yet you will look ele-
CANT. 1t is all on account of your
small belongings
There is woman's tailor in London
who is selling beautiful sets for recep-
ton wear. In a "set" he counts the
hat, the shoes, the hose, the gloves
and the umbrella.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Simplicity of stocks.


There is noticeable simplicity in
stocks this year and the idea seems to
be to have the neck pretty without
making the stock too high and too
tight.
Stocks are high and made of soft
stuff which can be wired if one wants
to keep the stock very stiff The stock
is not worn as high as it was nor as
tight and headaches are growing few
er. There are neat little soft linen
stocks to be purchased and the woman
who wants TO have her neck comfort
able can lay in dozen of these little
linen tribes and wear them every day.
They come in little stand-up collars
of linen, trimmed with lace, and some
are embroidered while others are
stiffened with needlework.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
tie the picturesque Touch.

OF all the pretty summer coats
none are more fascinating than the
fower-colored ones of silk trimmed
quantity with ruches and worn with
the Powered muslins which are hay.
in such run The silk matches in
color of course, the figure of the
dress material. In corn color, rose
color, dull blue or pale blue and pretty
greens and pinks they suit all types
Of girls
The matrons are more apt to select
Them in plums, puppies and other deep
ZONES. The woman with more ayoir
hupois than she desires usually makes
her outdoor silk coat the color of the
ground tone of the gown with which
she is to wear it in order to avoid an
accentuating contrast and ungainly
outlines.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
ADDS TO BUTTERFLIES, BEAUTY.
NE" Yorker Gets Results By Extremes
OF Heat and Cold.

Dr. Otto Seifert. of New York. In
producing some remarkable results by
exposing butterflies to heat and cold.
In this way he has artificiaIly produe-
ed arctic asg tropical forms Of those
insects; AMI yet more surprising. he
has evolved Z. the same fashion. an
Gent forms, which may have lived
tens of thousands OF years ago. and
butterflies Of the future. so to say.
which may exist thousands of years
hence Though IL sounds like fairy
tale, it is all quite true. OF course.
says writer in the Saturday Evening
Post, 1t is in the ehrysalls stage that
the insects are subjected to this treat
ment- They are put into an ice-box
or into hot-box and then. being ta-
ken out, are permitted to undergo
their final transformation, wherenron.
Of course, they appear as fulI-fedged
butterflies BY comparing them with
ordinary Butterflies OF the same spe-
cies it is easy to see what the eject
Of the cold or the heat has been. In
variably. as Or. Seifert has found.
their colors are made much more sub
dued by the cold and much more vivid
and brilliant by the heat By exposing
local New York butterflies to the treat
ment. DR.. Seifert has produced varie-
ties such as would be appropriate to
Manitoba or Mexico. as indicated by
their subdued or BY their brilliant col
that is to say. which
have no actual existence in Nature.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

DR.. Goodall. of Elton, was proverbial-
" fond OF punning About the same
time that he was made provost of Elton
he received also stall at Windsor.
A young lady of his acquaintance,
while congratulating him on his eleva.
ton. requested him to give the young
ladies of Elton and Windsor BAN dur,
ing the vacation.
Il am afraid cannot accede TO that
request said the doctor.
"Oh, doctor, do. It would be so
charming, she exclaimed. as she
playfully tapped his wig with her fan
and caused the powder to fly about.
There, my dear. there is your an.
swer You see you can get powder
out of the canon. but not the BALL.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Summer Dance Frock.

A dance frock of some sort is a
very necessary article in the wardrobe
OF every girl who intends passing any
Time at a large hotel. and the silk and
cotton Powered grenadines are among
the most attractive thin stuffs. One
has design of large pink roses and
foliAge scattered over the open white
ground. On the two deep hounces
which trim bottom of skirt are SET
five rows of narrow satin ribbon, ali
pink, but shading from the darkest
pink in the rose design to the lightest.
The low-cut draped bodice is flied. in
at the bust line with tiny rug es of
white lace; wider founces of same.
headed by pink ribbon, forming the
elbow sleeves. A deep lace point is
set in front over the gathered ma
terial.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

washed clean and boiled before being
turned over the fruit again
Implanted wire netting not only
makes a good rest for fiatirons when
several thfcknesses are used, but is
most effectual to clean them on.
The short ends OF candles are most
satisfactory to start fire with, since
they burn with steady flame till the
kindling and wood is well ignited.
The label on glass jar will keep
clean and in place longer is pasted
on the inside. OF course. this only APP
PLIES where dry materials are used,
such as rice. tapioca. etc.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
sition in the design is then delightful.

sition in the design is then delightful
ly faeile of achievement.
The latest fad does not consider
those complete unless velvet ribbon,
black for choice. be tucked in some
where or other in the design. The
possibilities of this delightfully."- be-
coming fabric are only beginning to
be understood over here. and the
piquant touch Of black upon costume
of any color-but more especially
upon Whites nuance to which the
Parisienne pins much Of her faith Tor
a successful toilette.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

All sorts of pelerines, visites, victor.
ines and other trifies-they are pretty
much the same under any name-are
shown with the shape determined by
the silk foundation, and this often
covered with row upon row of SHRED
or plisse ribbon. The manufacturers
are meeting the new modes delightful
ly in the pull or draw threads that are
Incorporated in the ribbons, and that
save vast amount OF LABOR in their
use One has but to pull the thread.
the ribbon shirrs itself. and its dispo-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Read coIIarette Is Here.

A striking novelty. which as yet is
sacred to the most exclusive modistes,
is the beadwork collarette. These de
cidedly quaint accessories are emin-
emily successful, rightly applied, but,
needless to say, the utmost discretion
must be observed in order that they
shall not recall too wildly the bead
work cushions which haunted the gone
decade.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
HeaY Laees Llttle Used.

Heavy, stiff laces are rarely seen
upon sleeves and never in sleeve
tiounces. The sort of lace used for
sleeves is always transparent and
takes the form of point applique, Honi-
ton, Lierre Valenciennes, oriental and
similar filmy laces that will fall softly
and give misty. frothy effect to a
sleeve.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
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A little lemon juice added to the
water when mixing will make the pas
try light
When eggs are to be kept for any
length of time they should be stood
on the small end, not the large.
Paraffin can be used the second
time to cover jelly and jam if it is
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
Embroidery Hints.

Girls who wear linen suits like to
embroidery card cases to match. With
white embroidered blue suits the card
case is white and blue, and they are
done in other colors or all white.
Handkerchief bags are pretty things
and cost 25 cents ready stamped upon
sheer linen. They are embroidered in
colors and lined with a color harmon
izing.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
THE RECORD IN cHIMNgYs.
TsIIest in World Just Completed at
Tacoma. Wash.

Tacoma. Wash.
The tallest chimney in the world
has just been completed at Tacoma,
Wash The stack is constructed en-
tirely of concrete. strengthened by
large steel rods placed horizontally
and longitudinaIIy. The height of the
chimney is 30s feet; inside diameter,
IS feet; largest outside diameter. q
feet. To the height of ninety feet II
is built double. the outer shell being
nine inches thick and the inner four
inches thick, with a Eve inch air space
between the two shells The single
shell is seven inches thick and 21a
feet high.
The chimney was constructed In
three sections, and is reinforced
throughout by network Of steel rods
All the work was done from the in
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07
RoNRADoR lREN ia dNN

Widows gown of pale gray batiste,
with black embroidered dots, trimmed
with gray velvet and plain gray ba-
tiste ruchings.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-07

A tea gown should be long. and al
though it is fad now to shorten the
train on most skirts, the rule appar-
emily does not apply to the tea gowns,
which always are far more graceful
when they are long A matinee may
be short, but then matinee, as it's
name Implies, is for morning wear. A
tea gown is for the afternoon, and
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-12-06

| creditors OF the republic from being
passed by In tho interest of dishonest
or grasping creditors. Moreover, for
Tie United States to take such q posi-
ton offers the only possible way of IN
suriEg lis against clash with some
foreign power. Tho position is there
fore ID the interest Of peace as well as
in the Interest of Justice. II Is Of hem
cft TO onr people Il Il Of benelii } for
eign peoples, and. most ot all, II Il real
~ u benefit TO the people of the coun-
try concerned.
This brings me TO what should be one
OF The fundamental objects of the Mon
roe doctrine. We must ourselves In
good faith try to help upward toward
pcgcc and order those Of our sister re-
pubiies which need such help Just as
there has been gradual growth OF the
ethical element In the relations of one
individual to another, SO we are. even
though slowly, more and more coming
TO recognize the duty Of bearing one
another's burdens, not only as among
but also as among nations
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-12-06
CIVIL SERVICE
The Civil Service.

The civil service law has been on the
statute books for twenty-five Years
Every president and a vast ma jority Of
heads vi departments who have been
m Office during that period have favor
ed = gradual extension OF the merit sys
tenn. THE more thoroughly It's pelnci
pies have been understood The greater
las been the favor with which lire law
las benn regarded by administrative
officers Any attempt IN carry on the
great executive departments N the
government without this law would IN
cvitably result IN chaos. Tho civil sew
ice commissioners arc doing excellent
work. and their compensation s made
quate CONSIDERING thc service The, por
form.
Tho statement that the examinations
are not practical I'm character g. based
on 9 mlSapprcheusion NJ The practice
OF The commission. Tho departments
~ Invariably consulted as to thc re-
quirements desired and rs 10 the char
scier Of questions that shall ne q slsed
General Invitations Hre frequently SEM
out 70 all heads 81 departments ask
ing whether any changes iu rio scope
or character ~ examinations arr r.
quired n ether words. the depart.
menls preSrri'ir ~" requirements anI
tilo qualifications desired. aut the civil
service commission co-operatcs with
them iu securing persons with these /
qualifications and nsuring open and I
Impartial competition. IN large num-
heT ~ cXanins Ions Gas. for example. /
those for Trades Positions there arc no I
requirements wha.eIer.
aud person who can neither rc1d nor 4
write may ra e. with q h.gb average
Vacancies in t1e service are hlicl With +.
rea sonahle expedition. aud the ma.
dinrry u The commission which
Reaches every part 81 tic country is
the best agency tiiai has yet bccu sc .
.i-el Tor finding people with the mast
suitable qualifications for the various
,fiioS io be filled. Written c5rlpei--
i've examination, do nli make an IDEAL
ucl Aed fer Hiiiug positions. hui Iley
ID repre- eut ~ immeaslf4 1.e advance
IpoA Tie spoil" lHr-hsI. 1llt.r $3.50 =
81 side politicians really Ia-c iss.-u
'oinimcuts Hla '.al,r ,aHdc '.r .s.. e.
z-uiiyr o.iis7F-. inr u;.3..a.ea- ie5l
hosen By the POLITICIANS IA question
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