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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
MEDICINE OF THE LONG AGO
Ancient Papyrus' Shows that the Ar
of Healing Has for Centuries
Been Well Recognized.

The most ancient medical work now
existing is the Ebers papyTus, secured
in 1873 by Prof. George Ebers from a
native of Luxor, in Upper Egypt. II
is generally assumed that it was writ
ten about 1850 B. c., but refers in
some sections to methods and medi'
cines prescribed as far back as BOO
B. c., 5,612 years ago. Among the 1OS
sections or chapters of this papyrus,
chapter 103 begins:
beginning of the book about the
uxedu in all the members of person,
such as was found in a writing under
the feet of the god Anubis, in the city
of Letopolis; it was brought to his
majesty, Usaphais, king of Upper and
Lower Egypt" Usaphais is said to
have been the fifth king of the first
dynasty, reigning about 300 B. c., and
it is hard to say how long previous
to this finding the sage had lived who
first compiled the chapter or used the
cures recorded.
Page 72 contains three dental pre-
scriptions against the throbbing Of
the bennut blisters in the teeth" and
ito strengthen the flesh" (gums(, and
is supposed to refer to the small alb
scesses known as gumboils.
The first, poultice, consisted of
equal parts of "sept-grains" dough,
honey and oil; the second, a mass to
be chewed, equal parts of fennel seed,
dough, anest plant, honey, incense
and water; and third, also to be
chewed, has no less than eleven parts
of dam plant" anest plant, incense,
ama-a plant, man plant, saffron, aloe
wood, annex plant, cyperus, onion and
water"
Another chapter contains eleven
dental recipes, some to be chewed,
others to be rubbed on the teeth or
applied as a paste, and on another
page among remedies for various skin
diseases there are three prescrip-
tions for diseases of the teeth, but
there are no special references to any
branch of dental surgery-"Nobility
of Trades-The Dentist" Charles
Winslow Hall. in National Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
THE WINDS OF DESTINY
Fate in Letter Carried Away by
Breeze.
BY MARTHA M'cULLocH-WIL-
LlAMS.

Winds of destiny there are-they
may be hurricane strong-they may
be no more than the idlest ruffiing
zephyrs. Yet strong or gentle, they
do their allotted task.
Milicent was as wilful as any wind
could be. She was elected to write
letters up in the tree house, though
knowing well it was meant only for
the children. There were five of
them-four boys and a girl more tom
boyish than her brothers or any of
her three cousins. Milicent's name
sake, and, after a sort, copy, she pre-
sumed. bit upon her position. Mill
cent, the elder felt really noble In not
hating her replica. Until the little
girl came she had been the only
young woman in the family, by conse-
quence the special delight of her two
tall, handsome brothers.
Family love was very strong with
all the Ashtons. Roger and Rex,
twins, it appeared, simply could not
live apart. The mansion house was
Roger's-eldest by half an hour-but
there was room and to spare in it
for Rex and his household, no less
Milicent. Mrs. Roger and Mrs. Rex
indeed had Wed with their husbands
in spelling her 1t spoke volumes
all round that though she had come
to twenty-five, single, and more than
ever creature Of caprice, her won,
enkind so adored her they inspected
possible suitors with the incest care,
Notwithstanding they played ia,
vorites. Witness the letter under
Milicent's left hand. 1t was to EN-
Sayre, who came near being her con.
science keeper. After an incense
quent beginning she had come to the
nub Of things, thus: please, nm
can't you, won't you, find me a
sweetheart with a real name-say
Smith, or Jones, or even Murphy
Otherwise-but hear the fatal truth
Susan has pitched upon Warner
Bugg, esquire, for my future his
band. Anne is as hot for one John
Stubs. I say plague on both names
because the names are all / can
find fault with.
Warner is paladin, plus a million
or so, John a mantle sort dogs and
children take to without knowing g
reason. Incidentally, also, he has
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

used to denote soft, insinuating and
deceitful manner of speech"
1t is said that Queen Elizabeth her.
self was the first to use the phrase
1T is all barney"
Samuel Lover has written about the
Blarney Stone The best known verse
is:
20 say, would you find this same
'Blarney?'
There's a castle not far from Willar.
ney,
On the top Of its wall
"(But take care you don't falD
There's a stone that contains all the
Barney.
Like magnet its influence such is,
That attraction is gives all it
touches"
"If you kiss it, they say
From that blessed day,
You may kiss whom you please with
your Barney"
The exact position of the stone is
another matter of considerable dis.
pute and the doubt is much too re-
munerative to be disposed of.
The general supposition is that the
stone is the one fixed by irons to the
parapet of the large square tower
(Which used to be the donjon or keep
Of the castle) some feet from the top.
In order to kiss the stone it is nee
essary "to lie on your back over the
machicolation"
Others maintain that this is not the
stone at all, but that the right stone
lies loose on the ground. So far there
is no record of the Lancet having
drawn attention to the danger of pro-
miscuous OSCILLATION such as Blarney
invites, a curious omission.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Unusual Occurrence.

Richard Harding Davis, duriag his
Atlantic City honeymoon. said at a
FISH luncheon:
Il confess that ! am not pleased
with the modern trend of fiction. The
newest fiction leaves a bad taste in
the mouth. 1t is full of double en-
tendre-like the parlor maids remark.
"a gentleman came down to break.
fast one morning with bloodshot eyes
He drank eight glasse of ice water
hurriedly. then he muttered hosrsely
to the pretty parlor maid:
Tell me, Adele, did / reach home
last night very much under the wealth
err
Indeed you did, SIR the maid re
piled Why, sir, you kissed the mis-
sis!' "-Washington Star.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

money, and brains. And l can reach
out my hand and take him if l will.
But think of going through life Mill
cent Stubbs Think, also, alterna-
lively, of being a mother of Buggs!
you will be saying: There are
others!' Only too true, honey-one
other in particular. No-his name
Is neither Montmorency, nor Talbot
Peyton-I loathe that sort Of appel
lation even more than Bugg or
Stubs. But really family names of
that sort deserve to be extinguished.
That would leave room for-well!
say the Registers. There's a name
for you-good fellowship in every let
ter"
Heer the sheet was full-Milicent
reached for fresh one. AS her hand
lifted from the paper tricky gust
whipped it away, out and up over the
treetops, whirling 1t beyond view so
swiftly she could not guess the di-
rection. But that did not disturb her
it would most likely fall in the
millpond or the deeps of the big
woods. Anyway, since 1t had neither
date nor signature, nothing could be
made Of it, in the event of 1t being
read. Smiling, yet half signing, she
began another sheet; yet, after a
sentence, shut her desk, and climbed
nimbly down the rope ladder. From
her perch she had espied visitors
Warner Bugg and John Stubs, to be
exact. She did not want to see
either, Just then, 1t was evident she
must run away, and go fishing.
Half an hour later her canoe was
drifting on the mill ponds silver face,
what time she made believe to be alb
sorbed in her floats, Rex junior, Rog-
er's eldest, a lad of twelve, sat facing
her. They were sworn comrades.
"Shucks! l won't never tell. Not
nobody-even mother" he was say
ing stoutly, then a little wistfully,
"but Milly-old Jack Stubs is to
give me real horse when he's my
uncle-and you know how I hate
ponies"
81 know" Milicent interrupted,
folding up silencing hand.
Her float had gone under with a
.ush-some fish Of degree must have
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
To Reproduce Riot Scenes.

The recent riot at the Federal build
ing, Los Angeles, will be reproduced
at the trial of those arrested by mo-
ton picture films, and shown to the
jury on a screen. 1t will be the first
time in the history of Jurisprudence
that such evidence will have been in
troduced. While the riot was at it's
height a moving-picture company,
with the newest model machine, had
a operator on the scene, and his films
show the entire actions of those per-
sons who are charged with having
caused disturbance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
True Worth.

Visitor: az came all the way from
the city to consult your lawyer Jones
here. He's good man, isn't he?"
Uncle Eben Nope; we don't con-
slider him one, two, three, with Smith.
Why Smiths been intrusted with the
local agency of the Knott Knitting
Needle, the dispensing of Daggett's
Drugless dope, and the demonstrating
of Fasset's Ffreless Cooker. That not
only shows that he's got the conf
dence of such big fellows as them, but
he don't have to depend on his law
hardly at all to make living. Lip
pincott's Magazine
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Thirteen YEARS
Unlucky Number for Dakota Woman.

The question whether the number
other number has never been entirely
settled.
A So. Oak. woman, after thirteen
years Of misery from drinking coffee,
found way to break the "unlucky
spell" Tea is just as injurious as cof-
fee because it contains caffeine, the
drug in coffee. She writes:
For thirteen years l have been a
nervous wreck from drinking coffee.
My liver, stomach, neart-in fact, my
whole system being actually poisoned
by it.
Last year was confined to my bed
for six months. Finally it dawned on
me that coffee caused the trouble.
Then began using Postum instead Of
coffee, but with little faith, as my
mind was in such a condition that I
hardly knew what to do next.
Extreme nervousness and failing
eyesight caused me to lose all courage.
In about two weeks after I quit coffee
and began to use Postum l was able
to read and my head felt clear. I am
improving all the time and will be a
vtrong, well woman yet.
Il have fooled more than one person
with delicious cup of Postum. Mrs.
s. wanted to know where I bought my
fine coffee. l told her my grocer had
it and when she found out it was Pos
tum she has used it ever since, and
her nerves are building up fine.
my brain is strong, my nerves
steady, my appetite good, and best of
all, enjoy such sound, pleasant sleep"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Get the little book in
pkgs., "The Road to Wellville."
There's a reason"
Ever rend the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. The
are genuine, true, and full of humsl
interest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
BREAKS NECK; STILL LIVES
Nebraska Lad of 16 Slowly Regain.
ing the Use of His Body-Hurt
While Diving.

st. Joseph, Mo.-Harry Million, aged
sixteen years, of Guide Rock, Neb.,
who has been in local hospital for
six weeks with broken neck, is
gradually regaining the use of his
body. He can now move his hands.
For several weeks his body was com.
pletely paralyzed Million is conscious
at all times and his mental faculties
ire clear. He broke his neck while
living in a shallow, stream near his
nome.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Telling the Ace of a Horse.

The age of horse may be judged
by the appearance of the teeth be-
cause on the upper surface of the
incisors a hollow is to be seen in the
young tooth, which, not extending
through the whole substance, natu-
rally wears out with the wear of the
tooth, and as a considerable degree
of regularity occurs in the wearing
away in all horses, it has been adopt
ed as a general criterion of age.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Mixing the Names.

Mayor BacharachS of Atlantic City,
at dinner at the Marlborough-Blen-
helm, told of summer girl:
ION the beach in the moonlight" he
said "a youth clasped maiden pas
sionately to his breast and murmured:
"fDo you love me, darling?'
Yes-ah, yes, Reginald she
sighed.
Reginald? said the youth in a
startled voice. You mean Clarence,
don't you, dear?'
Smiling sweetly, she nestled closer.
How stupid of me! was thinking it
was the week end "-Exchange.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Mother Was Puzzled.

A man from his office, downtown.
called his wife by telephone the 9th
er morning and during the converse.
ton asked what the baby was doing
"She is crying her eyes out" re
piled the mother.
What about?"
Il don't know whether 1t is be
cause she has eaten too many straw
berries or because she wants more
replied the discouraged mother.-Indi
annapolis News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

swallowed hook. line and sinker. Shit
braced herself for long pull. game
fight-suddenly the line Stacked
there came swimming to the surface
the ugliest big swapping turtle she
had ever seen. Rex. all agog. struck
at 1t with his paddle-Milicent cried
warning, but too late. Before she
knew 1t the canoe was upset-she and
the lad floundering in water. sun.
warmed and slow-moving. but twenty
feet deep. She did not fear the water
since she swan we'll
"The swapping turtle was her
terror-it was still on the surface
swimming hither and yon. though
it had bitten itself free of the tackle
1t was huge and evidently fighting
mad-she had heard weird tales
from the black people of such
creatures. fully angered, dragging
one to the depths, holding one there
to drown and later feasting like
ghouls.
Terror stricken. she made toward
the bank. Suddenly she found
| herself caught by snag, a sub
/ merged trunk, brought down by the
spring foods. Rex was going from
her, with short quick strokes-she
had hidden him to do it, knowing her.
self the stronger swimmer.
Faint with fear, her call to him
was little more than whisper But
even while she uttered it another
canoe shot toward her from the shade
on the other shore. The rover was
tall and goodly, stripped to his shirt
and trousers, and evidently master
of watercraft. Almost before she
knew it Milicent had been drawn
into his canoe Without speaking, he
snatched up a rifle and sent a bullet
into the swapping turtles head. AS
the bulk of it vanished he turned to
Milicent, saying with a long breath:
81 doubt if you were really in danger,
but that is the most satisfactory
shot ever fired"
Milicent sat up very suddenly and
very straight. In the bottom of the
canoe lay a letter sheet-her own
letter, wifd-borne to this man of all
men.
Frank Register saw her flush Grim
son, thereby he knew she had seen
For a minute he vxs silent, rowing
hard toward the Ashton shore-the
millpond set bounds betwiXt Ashton
land and that of the Delanys, which
would some day be his own. Sud
denly he dropped his paddle to reach
for Milicents hands, and holding
them close in his own, said tenderly:
There was fate in it, Milly; I read
your letter unwittingly when il
dropped out of heaven. Otherwise
| should lack courage-those others
can give you so much more"
Courage? For what?" Milicent
interrupted
He smiled at her and put ar
audacious arm about her dripping
shoulders, as he said: "Oh, just tc
tell you that rather than see you
Stubs or a Bugg, I'm willing tc
sacrifice myself and make you
Register"
And Milicent, the wilful, only
blushed and murmured, nesting tc
him: "You were always so kind"
Copyright, 1912, hv Associated Literar!
Press.)
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

Boards of education are considering
the care of children's teeth of such
Importance that in many schools com
petent dentists are appointed to in
spect and attend to the teeth of pu-
pills. Teachers and others interested
in extending this work will receive
valuable aid and information by ad-
dressing the Dentacura Company, s
Alling St, Newark, New Jersey.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
The Cause.

Madam, am just out of the hos
pital and"
Don't tell me any such story as
that! You are the same man | gave
q piece of pie to not two weeks ago"
"Yesm, dat was just fore went to
de hospital"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Which

"Why did papa have appendicitis
and have to pay the doctor thousand
dollars, mamma?"
1T was Gods will, dear"
"And was it because God was mad
at papa or pleased with the doctor?"-
Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

Great personal advantage follows
the daily use of Dentacura Tooth
Paste. Its cleansing properties are
faultless, it's action in preserving the
teeth from decay unique. Nothing else
lust as good. Endorsed by thousands
of dentists. For sale at stores 25c. a
tube or direct by mail. Dentacura
Co., 3 Alling St.. Newark. N. ].
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Iponortant to MofIoars
Appropriate.

1--WE call that girl Juarez
"WhyT
She's been captured six times al
ready this season"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

Mrs Winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

Many a mans good reputation has
been fatally bitten by the political
bug.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

A man has no use for a woman who
wrong and succeeds in doing it.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

The Main Impression.
What did the minister talk about
in his sermon this morning.
About an hour"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Not With Him.

Mack-Has Skinly any conscience?
Jack-It could easily prove an alibi.
Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

Work, that is the great physician.
He heals most of the wounds of man.
knd.-Mariorie Benton Cooke.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

Better a pavement made of good in
tentions than no pavement at all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

AGENTS-wRITE FOR OUR PROPOSITION on
our late quick money maker. Just in season.
Thomas supply Co., Dept. s., PittsfeId Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

EVERY MAN OR WOMAN whose surname
Is DAVIS, will, by sending me TEN ZEN TS
flor eXpenses) learn someraiHg Of a. start
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06

About the only thing father gets on
his birthday is lemon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-06
Successful Money Makers

We have an unusual offer; profitable; whole or
spare time; winner; particulars free SUM
MERWIN SYSTEM, 74s n. HainStreet, Dayton, 0hs
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-07
ARKANsAW TRAVELLERS
 AT HOT SPRINGS

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. June 6.-The Arkansaw Travellers, as the Knights of the Grip" Of this state are common .ls called, are gatlrred- iH'' this. city in great number toAttentl the annual convention of the keate organization " hich opened here today for session extending over three days. The busi- nessmen and citizens in general oi Hot Strings have given the travellers a rayaI welcome and have made elab- crate arrangements for their entertain ment. The opening day features in clude a big parade, the welcoming eX- ercises late in the afternoon and a grand ball in the evening. Tomorrow's great feature will be a spectacular Mardi Gras parade in the morning. athletic games in the afternoon and a special vaudeville performance in the evening. Saturday will be devoted to d business meeting and the election of officers and sightseeing in the after noon
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-07
Railroad Man Writes
 Remarkable Letter

In 1909 and l904. [ was a terrible sufferer for about five months with kidney and bladder trouble. could not sleep nights. One doctor said I was going into consumption and gave me up to die. Had two other doctors but received no help from either of them and am sure I would have been in my grave had I not seen your ad. vertiselnent in the Marinettc Daily Eagle Star" After taking several bot ties Of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root was entirely cured
 In :he last two years have been a railroad fireman and have passed two examinations for my kidneys sue. cessfuiiy so that l know that my kid neys are iE excellent condition now as a result Of your great preparation.
 Yours very truly,
 GEORGE KENSLER iO9Is 18th Ave So, Minneapolis. Minn Personally appeared before me this 25tb day of September. 1909, George kensier, who subscribed the above statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact.
 HENRY GRASS.
 Notary Public.
 Door County, Wis.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-07
AMERICANS ENTERED
 IN REVOLVER CONTESTS
Names Cabled to Swedish Olympic Committee
 Last Night

NEW YORK. June 6.-SecI etary James l. Sullivan of the American Olympic committee cabled Secretary Heilstrom Of the Swedish Olympic committee the following entries to- night. Revolver and pistol shooting team for competition at a distance of fifty meters, A P Lane, J. A. DiteZ, Hans lioedder and P. J. Dolfen, re- serves T. Le Boutillier and II. F.. Sears Individual ccmpetition at fifty meters, A P. Lane. Dietz, Roedder, Dcl.en, Le Boutillier, second list Sears, R. II. Sayre, J. F. German, c. R armstrong. l. R. Calkins, J. A. Baker and Walter Winans. The teams will also enter the dueliing shooting. shooting at 20 meters and the individual competition at duelllng shooting.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-07
PRICE OF COPPER INFLUENCES MARKET

NEW YORK, June 6.-The upward muN ement Of stocks continued today. The early dealings were large though mostly in the industriais. An. other advance in the price Of coppe. metal stimulated the list. Amdisamat. ed going to SS. the highest in two years. [. s. Steel and American Smelling both were higher and in good demand early. The actiN ity died down at midday. with rocessions. though the standard issues neld theh own Fresh buying was begun later and an upward tendency resumed Qorpers being especially active. The cfose was animated. The best news of the day was the repor- on CroE conditions, which are good al around Bonds were firmer. Total sales, jar value. $2,713.0O0. United States tours registered a quarter higher on call
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-07
ALL HOPE FOR MR.
 WOODMAN'S RETURN
Many Paid Tribute to Him at Dinner Last
 Night

More than sixty friends of Parker L. Woodman gathered around the banquet board at the Copper Queen hotel last night. each desiring to pay tribute to his worth and integrity. the sterling qualities which all wno know him are certain that he pos. sesses. The keynote of the speeches was the hope that he would soon Ie sume his residence and active work here, that he was merely taking 6 vacation preliminary to more active laboTs
 Not the least pleasing feature vas the presence of Captain John C Greenway and pr. Ricketts. both oi whom in their speeches paid Mir Woodman the highest tribute. At the same time he was given the title Of Captain by Charles R. Morioot who was eloquent in his praises O.. the guest of honor. and who also made the presentation Of a gold pin to H. D. McVay as a tribute from the board of directors Of the CommeTciaI club.
 The dinner served last night hy Mine Host Poppen was an excel. lent one, but those who went were present not so much to do justice tg the good things that were served aa to say a hopeful farewell to Parkc, WoOdman. They did all of this nos. sible. and never has a resident ul the Warren district been more clear, ly shown the esteem in which he has been held by all classes of citizens, for last night the expression came from the Copper Queen office force. from the man underground. from tbe individual citizen whose child has been benefited by the work Parker Woodman has done on the school board, and from all other classes oi people.
 It was one of the most democratic assemblages ever held in the Warren district and was so termed by all who attended