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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02
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1t takes 1882 cubic feet of air to
weigh a pound.
Electric power Is used on 2.2se miles
OF street railways In Great Britain to
1fs miles operated by other means
Probably the worlds swifest battle
ship is the British Bellerophon, which
recently made 25k knots in an ofacial
trial.
The total pig iron production Of the
United States last year was 16,eS6.01S
long tons as against 25.7s1,s61 tons in
1907.
Recent additions to the French
army's field equipment were several
automobile refrigerators for the trans
rortation OF fresh meat.
Up to a certain point exposure to
radium rays stimulates the germina-
ton OF seeds. but II that point be pass
ed the growth is stopped.
Ivory which has become yellow may
be bleached by dipping It in soapy
water several times and exposing Il to
sunlight after each dipping.
A new instrument for use when
stropping razors includes a guide
which prevents the blade slipping and
injuring itself or the strop.
A match box containing q cigar cut
ter. which clips on the end OF cigar
when the box Is closed. Is the recent
invention OF New York man.
The clock Of he tower OF Colum-
bia University. New York, Is said to
be one OF the most accurate in the
world. varying but six seconds year.
Prof. C. Davidson points out that the
great ksssina earthquake has three
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

Recent statistics indicate that the
popularity OF the widow Is waning:
but should this be the case she can
most certainly AFFORD TO be generous.
for her reputed charm has almost be-
come proverbial. There are many In.
stances OF the second marriage OF wild.
ows. and Il Is noticeable that the hus-
band In such cases frequently happens
70 be the younger OF the two. This is
not extraordinary. for women inyaria.
bly, remain young longer than men.
and woman who has encountered the
exceedingly enlightenlng experience OF
married life knows exactly how 70 deal
with man. She Is intnitiYe and can
Instantly diagnose his mood II he
appears worried and distract. she Is
taetfully quiet and sympathetic. She
does not force his confidence. because
she realizes quiet well that he win
probably tell her everything later on.
When necessary q widow is more en-
tertaining than a young girl. Her
knowledge OF life has made her inter
esting; her experiences has sharpened
her intellect. and she knows exactly
what 20 say upon each occasion. AS a
hostess she Is usually perfect Her
previous knowledge OF married life has
nsesssitated the requirement OF Gull
nary art. apd she realizes that a
dainty. weii-serVsd dinner appeals 10 a
mans soul quite ~ much As mere
beauty Of ngurs. But she Is careful
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02
Ma< ana Mnclg<
a2'lnasgsa

For the princess dresses one should
have princess slips.
In yokes the sunray plaitings are
the thing just now.
Jet bracelets seemingly cannot be
too wide nor too heavy.
Froeks OF silks. crepe and other ua-
lined materials are Weighted down BY
broadclofh faelngs.
A gay Beau Brummel FIRM az the
throat transforms the tailored suit
into something dainty and feminine.
The shantung suit Is promising IS
much popularity as ever as soon as
the sumner weather aeiually sets In
Tbo ugly little nsh tail train has
goze out. In It's place Is a short
square train copied from medieval
days
Some OF the skirts are actually
shirred upon the waistband. On the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

saying great deal for she does not come Of class
given 10 raising QulyerfaII Dr.. Smiths comparison
Of college with their noncoIege relatives
TO show that neither had average Of quite two Nv
ing children with the college trne below the
Of the ether account Of her later marriage
Emerging from the thicket Of figures and contradic
lions which the marriage OF the girl gadu
ate there arises another difficulty but happily less
perpexng II she decides enter the state OF
matrimony and small but admirable family, what
happens to herr How does she earn livingz
In the old days welIbred and weleducated woman
could teach and could do nothing else Nowadays
while many professions to her she sl chooses
this in preference to any other. although the
proportion graduates II claims is large for
merry The lines Of work opened up By modern socol
ogy are attracting great many Such professions will
doubtless begin &c -zl teaching and professors
OF economies IN women's colleges bear this in mind
Turning again TO the admirable statistics Of BTyD
Mavr finds that As students teaching Deduct
ing OF graduates without occupation. there
left about $50 who earn living OF this number
AS Is a high percentage The percentage is not how
ever. keeping M to quite this level Fortyhye girls
are put down as paid philanthropists- As OF
this number observed this is dreadful 10 call
anybody. Il indicates the tendency OF college
turn toward social work OF one kind another
Physicians next with II. and the profession OF
private secretary counts IL This latter work is
tracing girls than formerly. Lawyers four IN
number. On the side OF art l. girls have taken up
tons include photography. innkeeping managing
shop bookbinding illustrating. hand weaving trained
nursing wood carving millinery iewelry work. jour
nalism library work Several deans OF colleges
there is an agent in government once and title
searcher in law ONCE.
The census OF 1900 showed among workers
so astronomers 100 architects 40 civil engineers and
80 mechanical and electrical engineers These
traced to their respective colleges but doubt they
have degrees 10 their account have also the 1000
women cerEymen.
II would seem that the college woman married or
unmarried gets good deal out OF life. Unmarried
she has interesting profession. Married she has
healthy child and q statistical fraction OF another
healthy Threefths OF this child fraction Is
boy. What more could The heart Of woman desre7
or she marres late but civilization brings that
to pass all the world. The world has wagged con
sderably since the days OF Romeo and Juliet.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

centers OF maximum disturbance, the
greatest being under the Strait OF Mes
sina. and the other two near Palma
and Monteleone in Italy. On other oc-
casions some OF these centers have
been successfully active. but this time
they were simultaneously in action
This appears to indicate some deep
seated connection between them. The
total area disturbed by the Messina
earthquake was about 10000 square
miles. In the San Francisco earth
quake the disturbed area covered more
than 100000 square miles.
Commenting on the recent announce
ment OF the discovery OF new rival
OF radium." called radio-thor. and to
which wonderful properties are said to
have been ascribed by its discoverer.
DIR. Bailey. OF Chicago. Frederick Sod
dv remarks that the description OF this
substance bears an obvious resem-
blsnce 70 radio-thorium. which has
been we'll known for some time. The
cheapness OF the new substance Is ex-
ploited. but radio-thorium can be OBJ
tained from the thorium salts which
are manufactured by the ton in the
welsbach mantle industry. and PROBES
sorRutherford long ago suggested that
Il might serve as cheap and effect
i've substitute for radlum for many
purposes. Thorium produces meso-
thorium. and from meso-thorium comes
forth radio-thorium. Its activity is not
permanent. like that OF radlum. but II
would last for many years, and for
most purposes would be as valuable
as radlum.
Just as the British Association for
the Advancement OF Science has 40
cepted invitations TO hold sessions In
Canada and South Africa, so the Amer
lean association bearing q similarname
is now seriously considering the adj
OF accepting the invitation
Of Hawaii to meet In 1910 in those
'sland& At its rscsnf Baltimore meet
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

bundle OF incoherent bandages by a
woman. Later she puts him into cute
little dresses 80 that the neighbors
can't tell him from his little sister.
Still later she cuts OF his curls and
puts him into knickerbockers. and he
puts on long pants when she gives
the word and not before That is all
that man has to do or ever had to dc
with wearing trousers Woman forced
him into them In the irst place. and
now be is afraid TO wear anything else
for fear OF making a sensation.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

The weary woman who wishes to
WOO sleep successfully should try a
scented slumbcr cushion. cased In a
dainty cover OF washing silk. the con.
tents vary from vegetable down scent.
Cd with lavender to the aromatic hop
other nlllngs may be substituted at
will by those who have access to
freshly grown sweet herbs Lemon
thyme. sweet grass. verbena. sweet
scented oak.ieaf geranium and clover
will all convey a delightful fragrance
and can be constantly renewed. They
should be slightly pounded before they
are placed In the cushion. Newly
mown hay gives forth welcome scent
and forms a particularly good stuffing
fer a slumber cushion. The effect OF
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

Professor and Mrs. Hadley were on
train bound for New York. where
Yale's president was to speak before
a national convention. He made use
OF the hour and twenty minutes he
spent in the train by rehearsing his
speech in low voice. using his hands
TO emphasize certain passages.
A kindly matron who was sitting
directly behind Mr.. and Mrs. Hadley.
and who had been watching and listen
ing. leaned forward. and. tapping Mrs.
Hadley on the sbSalder. said fselingly.
You have my sincere sympathy, my
poor woman; have one Just like him
at home. Success Magazine.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02


number Of studying in institutions for higher
education would be quite half the tale Of men, while CO.
educational institutions would be facing the danger OF
being swamped BY the horde Of clamoring for
admission
Taking oberlin. the FIRST coeducationaI institution
and therefore, the best for such comparison finds
the number Of graduates divided into AIS against
1851 women Women now outnumber the in
rious other universities Stanford has had
arbitrarily limit the number OF admitted lest
Il should be overwhelmed In the East Tufts College
has been forced TO decide the segregation Of its
women after the fashion OF Harvard for they pour
ing in fast as 70 upset the mems department
So to the music Of June new note has been ADDED
the sound light yet solemn Of thousands Of grlish feet
marching down the college aisle and across the COM
mencement stage and out into the great wide world X
thoughtful OF the 20 choose the same month
this fine flower OF minded. too.
for she faces serious rival The sweet girl graduate
holds the OF the stage and II have be-
gun rhapsodze her IL Is merely because the sta
tlstican has not yet finished with her.
Il is not easy figure out that more than 50 per
OF college marry and It IS hard struggle
20 &c; that ssr Some colleges have pretty full figures
Bryn Mawr and Smith.
Since 1879 out ee7 students at Bryn Mawr 22l have
married Out OF 1854 students at Smith 1926 married
DIR. Mary Robert Smith. who studied for the Ameri
statistical Association. drew the conclusion that
the average age marriage would be between 20 and
q years or two years later than for noncolege
The average At graduation Is probably about p
II goes back five years to look at the figures the
NUMBER OF marriages Goes not snow Up very well DE-
INK generous and going back ten years one gets SO
per cent in Smith. less in Bryn Mawr. DR.. Smith
made careful and important study but is inclined
to think from these figures that college girls. in the
East any rate marry rather later than the age
she gave. Prof c. F. limerick. writing In the
Political Science Quarterly remarks that the marriage
rate for vassar jumped from SIS per cent for
those 20 years age about SO per for those
At a.. Cupid is not always. apparently. hasty boy
Why women colleges should be "touchy" on the
subject matrony Is not understand There
Is certainly disgrace in remaining unmarried and
doing share the worlds work In ways other than
domestic
than other OF her class the college woman has
nearly as many children She has more. In proportion
to the number Of years she is marrics But this nor
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

The hygtenlo and curative effects Of
sunshine have been found In the rays
OF the incandescent electric lamp By
Miran,aont lie Laroruette, a French
medical man. These rays increase the
growth OF plants. while destroying low
forms like bacteria; and In men and
other animals they cause marked slim
ulation Of circulation and skin. In
creased sweating and cellular activ-
ity. and reduce pain. They may heat
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

ing the association reafirmed the reso-
luton adopted at Chicago in 1907 TO
the effect that It is desirable TO 20 to
Hawaii. Keen delight is said to
be expressed in Hawaii over the pros
pect that the invitation viii be accept
ed. and the wonderful attractions OF
the islands for scientific visitors ere
set forth-their great volcanoes. their
tropical vegetation. their wealth OF
animal and vegetable life. their eth
biological offerings. The association Is
sounding its members on the subject.
with the prospect that there win be
strong sentiment in favor OF the pro
feet.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

Oatmeal bags used frequently in the
bath are very pleasant; they whiten
the skin and Impart a velvety softness.
besides a delicate fragrance. Formula;
Five pounds OF oatmeal one pound OF
powdered orris root. one pound OF al
mond meal. one-half pound of pow.
dered white CASTLE soap. Keep In
glass Jars and all little cheesecloth
bags as needed.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02
women MAKE Good FARMERS.

Mrs George Gran. an English farm
er. went TO Canada 10 look into the
work OF women farmers In that coun'
try and thinks the prospects very
bright for women in that work She
tells OF one woman who in six years
turned a wilderness into a remunera'
tive farm. sixteen acres being IN corn.
six IA alfalfa. with oats and barley
and other things in the rest Of her
G00aere farm. The woman has nifty
hives OF bees. seyenty-nye COWS and
sends all sorts Of vegetables to mar
ket She can have husband. too.
II she wants one. as she has had many
Offers"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

No living man OF this age. says the
Providence Journal. ever deliberately
chose 10 adopt trousers" He was
forced into them. and all other eccen-
tricities OF dress by woman. In the
very earliest sartorial experience Of
every man be is swathed IN a queer
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

An everyday religion-ons that
loves the duties OF your common
walk; one that makes an honest man:
one that accomplishes an intellectual
and moral growth on the subject: one
that works In all weather and Inn
proves all opportunities, viii best and
most healthily promote the growth OF
a church and the power of the COS
bel.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

the air 70 $50 degrees. The light
baths have a sedative action in pres
sure. and are particularly useful In
chronic Inflammation. the after effects
OF Infectious disorders. for relieving
the pain OF neuralgia, and IN rheuma-
tism and govt They promise adyan-
tage IN obesity and the arteriai
breaking down OF old age.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

Soott-So Rawson has become q
preacher. LIST time saw him he was
In doubt whether to BE- that or a Law.
yer. wonder what decided him.
Mott--He probably recalled the say
ing that II Is easier to preach than to
practice.--Boston Transcript
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

il simple. but the
effect Is especially
good. The hat is
silver gray Neapoll.
tan. trimmed with
a crushed band OF
self-tone Louisine
ribbon. and on the
left aide at the very
bottom and partly
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02
IFhEMorEArD ITsHlSTpESS


the foregoing. intensified. II necessary.
by few drops OF distilled essence OF
the same. VIII be much appreciated by
the business woman as well as by the
society belle.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

resting on the hair Ia bunch oil
delicate pink roses and foliage.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

An excellent model for a cookbook.
ing. dressy chapeau. It's construction
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

A man who thinks more Of a dollar
than he does Of bis self-rsspeot "a IN
suit-proof.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-09-02

A circle Of friends Is nics . kavs
round
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-01

SpOOks and Common Sense

No this Is NOT an EXCERPT from one OF Laura Jean Libbys
novels-though the arc romantic IL IS JUST lew
thoughts pooks and spooky things lereward Darlington
is gentleman who makes specially OF being from Missouri
Eusapia paladno Naples lady who makes specially OF
showing people Darlington didn't believe the stories OF
weird manifestations which convinced the scientists OF Europe
that something supernoma about her. so he went
and Eusapia showed him many marye that Darlington JOINS
IombroSo in asserting that she produces genuine
phenomena"
This is quite triumph for Eusapa for BavatsIy and the
generally AS Of the things set forth how
ever we must further evidence before joining in the
chorus of the faithful Mr. Darlington speaks Of
the loss of weight Sgnora Paadno during the As
by pair Of seaes-hieh subject to hypnotic
suggesonshe lost II pounds in 20 seconds which
for scientific grounds But is this
unusual phenomenon In boarding house Capitol Hill IN
this city young lady who heavy that Of the
boarders could lift her trial OF strength the other evening
But the circle had broken up and its members retired Tor
night OF them downstairs and found Wpound
dry goods salesman carrying her in his with and
with real simulated enjoyment Both had look OF
exataon their faces, which turned toward
each other Our informant, lady watched the wonderful
thing ior Is minutes and then retired account Of light cloth
ing and a tendency
naturalization Of spirits. the reaching into the
room of ghosty hands those things stated by Mr.
Darlington doubtless for further rcsearchbut let
investigate the occult phenomena about and shall
need 60 Naples
Mr. Darlington speaks Of the uncanny phenomenon Of a
forehead Tested by thermometer the fall degrees
Very mysterious, indeed But why 60 to Naples for such
things? There newspaper reporter this city who met
the daughter OF prominent capitalist Green River Hot
Springs during the there They both returned three
weeks ago The reporter while the resort noted
nothing like cold breeze emanang from the young lady
There excellent opportunities for observation. but he
that he noted nothing OF the kind In fact quite the
contrary
Last evening he call upon her She waved him to
and took herself quite the opposite end Of the draw
ing lie felt blizzardy wind enanatng from her he
says than anything described by Cook Peary Noting
click beside him. he turned his head and observed that the
mercury thermometer the wall had fallen quickly
as knock the bottom OF the bulb
This occurred right here Seattle longer than
evening There would be nothing occult about H.
either Only thing is 10 be regretted in the case-the
porter did remain how long the frgdiy continued
lie very unscentcay think dcduced from something the
opinion that il permanent and away-considcrably
frostbttcn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-01
OSCAR MAKES OUID ANOODER FAIRY TALE
BY FRED scAAsTER.

~ you please hear yot I am
saying. chiltfen. you viii listen.
Der called her f.iddle Ret Rlting
Habit DIR way She got der habit
waaA from rlilug IN a baby car.
riAge until another baby came. und
after dot she hat 20 walk
Won dag her mamma said to lid.
die Ret Riting Habit. we must
make or axe pleasant FOR your
gfantmulter Go. tnka diNs basket
full 81 ciudeM 10 her und tell her
10 wash dem She Mfoa IN der woods
we're DOSE wilt animals iaa. VI you
aond come back vlll know I hat
to sent somepady 10 pring dem
home"
so. singing happily nit her voice,
I.lddie Rot RiiinE Habit vent Guild
we're der trees Efuwed right up cloae
10 der fence. uud met n wult
~Oxrnss me. said der wulf. are
you Liddle Ret Riting Hablt6"
Ind Liddle Rot Riting said TO
der wulf = used 10 be-"
Den my eyes do not decslfc
YOU. said der wuls Il am sorry
but haf to make a noise Ike your
grantmutter
Yet. vot a hairy face you hafi"
mentioned Liddle Ret Ritiug Habit.
~Of course, said der wuif Il
am dor bcardet iaty In site show.
'rnd vot lartch cars you bar
you Liddle Ret Riting HabitT
Sure am disgncsscd as a
rabbit aobbcd der wulf.
"und vot sharp teeth you hafi"
said I4ddls Ret Riting Habit
Well. 81 I didn'd hat sharp tcci
I could nod hat eaten your grant
mutter." rebIled der walf, smiling
sirough hiss tears.
"Ah. dot iss tough" said Liddle
Ret Ritlug Habit
"YeHa" anid der wulf. your
grantmutter was no spring chick.
en-"
Ad dis Liddle Ret Riting Habit
saw der wass holdings now 10 bo
dit but let der wulf wash der laun-
try work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-01

by dint OF much street car riding
We saw tho exterior OF our bunga.
low progress rapidly. We were
sure Carter would have n ready for
ms ahead OF time. SO fast did the
house take form. We we're dos.
tined, however. 10 learn some
things about the time IL takes 10
put ON the finishing touches.
As soon as the exterior was we'll
along. the bungalow began 10 at.
tract attention. bungalows are
still rare Ia our noighborhood.
One day funeral procession
passed. The people In the car,
riages evidently were not bungalow
dwollera They stuck their heads
out Of the doors and looked az they
went past The drivers. not wish.
iaE 70 lose any opportunities. also
looked The line wayered. and
some Of the carriages atraycd Off
Into the gutter
The plastering finished. We
found an ordeal ahead We went
out on Monday afternoon 10 note
progress. Nothing doing.
We went out Wednesday. II was
as on Monday
What 10 going 10 happen nextG"
! asked Carter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-01
WE OMIT DETAILS:
HE FINISHED ON TIME.

This gives an idea OF what was
loft 10 be done IN a week. To
skip the details and get 60 the con.
ciusion. Carter kept bis word. He
had the house ready on Friday
morning. and we moved in. The
floor yarniah was none too hard
but Il held up.
We worked like slaves Friday
and Saturday putting down rugs.
hanging pictures and curtains. and
adjusting furniture. and Saturday
night found all Ia readiness.
AIR Not quite. The electric
lighting people alone failed 70 ae-
comnodaie uR.
won't you please make ape.
cial effort 70 install that meterg'
we asked over The phone Saturday
noon.
Cant think of e." a chilly voice
said
hut II you don't help us out.
we'il DO IN the dark"
well. we can't help that"
And the dl8nlfied and ponderoua
corporation took four OF five days
TO install a meter. while we burned
candies.
One windy day came a voice Of
appeal over the phone
~The Wind made the fireplace
smoke dreadfuily." said my wife,
''and when | was fooliug with the
damper In the chimney to see II
I could improve things | shut H.
Now ! can't open u again. aud the
room II fun OF smoke.
Then she went on 10 tell how she
had opened the windows and then
gone ont In search Of help. A
baker came IN. but be didn't under.
stand The old damper. and vas help.
imaa
told her hos % get q stick and
poke the damper back into place.
She did 1t easily enough. aud we've
had no trouble recently.
Slnce then we've had the new
furnace "a learn. We have II tanned
now. hut n makes as attend 10
business, FORGET me and III make
y0a get on your knees 10 me for
an hour" says Furnace.
That's all there IL 20 say. You
couldn't buy our bungalow for sew.
eral hundreds more than IL cost
and II We had 20 build again. we'd
pursue ldcnsicaily the same course