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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18

This machine is pretty nearly hui
man. 1t was invented some 20.
years ago by a jeweler in New
York City by the name OF Mergen-
thaler. Before his time there had
been many typesetting machines
invented, cnriou and wondrous con-
trivances many OF htem were, but
the inventors, following the bent OF
their preceiyed notions, all la
bored with the theory of setting
type. But Mergenthaler, know
ing nothing of the typesettfng
craft, entered upon new and rev.
olutionary method. By his meth
DDS types are not set, but mat
trices are assembled and solid
line of type cast from them, the OPP
Grafton of keyboard similar to a
typewriter. After the mould is
tkaen from matrices an iron hand
reaches over and picks the mat
rices up and separated, the mach
inc placing each letter into sep
arate channel, ready for use again.
BY striking the keys of the mach
inc, the brass matrice on which a
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18

a letter is sunken, is dislodged and
and falls upon belt which carries it
to a place where they are assem-
bled in a row in words, and the
words. separated by wedge-shaped
spaces. When the row is filled out
to the desired length a lever is
touched which eleyates the mat
rices to a carrier which takes the
line OF place in the machine
where molten ore, consisting of lead
and tin is pressed into it forming a
slug on which is raised letters, the
line OF matrices is then elevated
from the moulding compartment
and the matrices separated from
the spaces, and the matrices are
distributed and ready for use
again. The slug on which the
letter is cast is trimmed and drop
ped in a runway from whcih they
are removed by the operator when
ulated. BY the aid of this mach
inc one man can do the work that
was done by four or five after the
method of setting type by hand.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE.

The attention of the people is
called 10 the provisions OF the law
in regard to contagious diseases.
and this is considered sufficient
notice:
Exposing Infected Persons OF ar.
ticles:
Sec. ll0l. Any person who.
while suffering from smallpox,
cholera. plague, yellow fever diph-
liberia, mbranous Group or scar
let fever, wilfully or unlawfully ex-
poses himself in any street. shop,
inn, theatre or other public pllce
or public conyeyance, or being in
charge of any person 80 suffering,
so exposes such sufferer, or gives
lends. sells, transmits or exposes.
without previous disinfectiou nm
der the direction Of the board of
health, any bedding, clothing, rags
or other things which have been
exposed to infection from any such
diseases, shall be liable to pen
atty OF not exceeding three hun
dred dollars, or to Imprisonment
not exceeding three months. or to
both, in the discretionof the court
Exclusion of Pupils From Infect
ed Households.
Sec. 664. The school trustees
of the various school districts in
the State shall not allow any pu.
pill to attend the public schools
while any member of the house
hold to which such a pupil be.
longs is sick of smallpox, diph.
theriH, scarlet fever or other con.
tagious or infectious disease, dan,
gerous to the public health; and
any pupil coming from such house
hold shall be required to present
to the teacher of the school the
pupil desires to attend, a certifi.
cate from the health officer.
G. L. DUTToN,
| Local Health Officer.
Il
DR.. r. E. SHURTz,
County Health Officer.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18
LINOTYPE FOR MERIDIAN TIMES OFFICE


which The machine weighs durability
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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-12-18

Big time in Meridian each Sat
urday. Go to Hoyne's store and
see.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

Correspondence OF general interest
70 women readers Will be printed on
this page Such correspondence should
be addressed TO the Woman's Editor,
Evening Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
FRESH MEATS KEEP
THEIR HIGH PLACE
IN HOUSEHOLD LIST
Dealers Anticipate Rise in
Prices Next Week-Mar-
ket Basket Quotations
Show Little Change.

The prices Of meats, poultry, fish, but
ter, eggs, vegetables and seafoods at the
closing of the week remain unchanged
and no advance in prices is anticipated
by the retail dealers except in the case
of fresh meat. Higher prices may be
asked for next week.
Mutton and lamb chops are retailing
at % to 30 cents a pound. Legs of mutton
is cents and lamb 25 cents. Shoulders of
mutton are 12 cents Sirloin steak is
bringing 80 cents pound and round
steak 2S cents. Beef liver is ID cents and
calf's liver 40 cents. Hams cost from II
to % cents pound. Stewing veal can be
had at from 10 to 20 cents pound.
White potatoes are retailing at 90 cents
a basket and sweet potatoes 30 cents a
half peck. String beans cost % cents
half peck and green peas 40 cents. To-
matoes are Is cents a half peck. Corn is
bringing % cents dozen ears and cauli-
flower costs % to So cents each. The
lowest prices quoted on peaches is %
cents a box Blackberrles are 1s cents a
box, huckleberries Is cents and rasp-
berries 10 cents a box.
The best eggs are 40 cents dozen. Tub
butter IS cents pound and print butter
40 cents a pound. Chickens are bringing
from 25 to 80 cents a pound.
Fish and seafoods are comparatively
cheap. Steak cod can be had for Is cents
a pound, Halibut is 20 cents. Brook
trout is IS cents and sea bass is selling
rs low as IL cents a pound. Catfish is Is
cents and founders and buttcrfish are
selling for Il cents pound. Sixty cents
pound is asked for fresh mackerel and
the best oysters are not selling for more
than $15O hundred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
BEFORE THE SANDMAN COMES
THE CARDINALS S BREAKFAST

AS YOU sit down to the nice break
~ fast OF fruit and cereal, and may
= be poached egg on toast, did
il ever occur to you to wonder what
the birds are eating for breakfast at
this very minute? OF course, you
know they cat worms and grubs and
insects, but perhaps they like cereals,
too. Notice some time when you are
walking where birds are and see if
you can find some that eat grains and
seed as well as worms.
The pretty little SCARLET cardinal
that makes such a gay streak as he
flies across the garden likes seeds
very much better than grubs and
worms, and if you throw ont wheat,
he will surely visit your garden In
the seed time OF the year, when every
plant in the garden has its own little
pods of seed, you need not throw out
any bait, as he is wise enough to come
there and help himself OF the feast
that Nature has spread for him.
All summer long certain cardinal
had kept his eyes on 4 very beautiful
garden. Some day he was sure he
would get some extra fine food from
that garden. Above all, he had his
eye on the big tall sunllowcr way back
at the end of the yard. Early in sum
mer, this sunhower was lovely big
blossom, so big and cheerful and sum
ny did he look that he made the
whole garden seem like one big smile.
But now the sunhower's big goldy
petals were all dried up and blown
away, and the soft velvcty centre was
dry and hard with big fat seeds.
You would think the flower was
prettiest when In blossom-but the
cardinal wouldn't agree with you. He
didn't care a bit about blossom
but a dead blossom full OF seeds
that's different-that's about the very
best thing to eat he knows OF,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
ACROSS
THE COUNTER

Among the novelties of the season.
collar and cuff sets in great variety, find
conspicuous place.
The long sleeve is responsible for the
return of the separate cuff and it is shown
in linen stlfhy starched, or in sheer lawn
and batiste, delicately embroidered and
sometimes edged with lace.
Collar and cuff sets of linen can be pur-
chased for as little as 80 cents.
Tho collar is wide and tlarlng and the
cuffs are from four to six inches wide
Sheer lawn, edged with "A bias fold of
pink or blue attached by the ornamental
picot forms a dainty set that is sold for
81.
Fine pique is used for colal, waistcoat
and cuffs
\ broad collar costs 50 cents and pair
OF cuffs the same.
y smart little waistcoat with a collar
attached can be bought for 70 cents.
\ new idea in the shape of a high collar.
exactly like a mans, is made of organdie,
\ sim cravat of narrow black ribbon
ties in conventional bow in front The
Guns 10 match are straight and severe.
with bow Of black ribbon to fasten
them.
The set costs $500.
\ plated collar, wired at the back
vest with plated ruffic and plated cuffs
form novelty that sells for SIPS
\ pretty cunceit in the way of neck
augmentation is the collar made of
plated m"ir" ribbon in some one of the
beautiful colors now in vogue
II Is eomnl"t"d bv a lab If lace tha,
IhIls from both sides half way down the
blouse The price is s}gi
a tnemlSette pruHn1fa a-itI,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THIS Is THE TIME TO
PLACE ALL BULB PI ANTS
Better Results Can Be Had If Soil Is
Prepared.

prepared.
Tulip and hyacinth, narcissus and daft
fodil, the little crocus that has such an
audacious air as it pops up through the
snow to greet the spring, now is the time
to plant them all.
They are all bulb plants that repay
one generously for the little trouble in
preparing the soil
They will grow almost everywhere, but
it goes without saying that the flowers
will be large and fine if the ground in
which they are planted has had some
special preparation,
The earth should be spaded for eight
OF ten inches it should be enriched
with a fertilizer of some kind at that
depth, and if a little sand is placed be.
meath the bulb ITSELF, 50 much the bet
ter. This will prevent the bulbs from
rotting. If heavy rains should follow too
soon on the planting.
six inches deep and six inches apart is
the rule for planting hyacinths.
Tulips can be planted four inches deep
and four inches apart. They both need
sunshine, but the snOwdrop and the cro-
Gus can be scattered over the ground or
along hedges. or even between evergreens,
and yet come up smiling.
There are many varieties of bulbs, and
some of the Dutch kinds are especially
expensive. But crOcus and narcissus
bulbs can he bought for 10 and 10 cents a
dozen. Single tulips and the Roman
hyuctnth are to be had fur - cents II
dozen. The price of the duubI" tulip and
the double hyacinth depends on the ma
tiOnality of the bulb ana the fame of its
original eXploiter, but Il dollar and Il half
a dozen is a fair average price.
Gardening is regarded by many people
us an expensive hobby to ride but not
ny physicians. 1t means sunshine and
fresh air and an interest in the out-of-
doors. II is really move than an interest
for the woman who plants a garden lives
In a state Of constant and thrilling ex-
citement from the moment the first
shoot Of green appears, through the bud
ding and blossoming time to the very end
Of the summer.
And q woman who has once had a gar
den will probably spend the winter con-
sultiug catalogues in preparation for the
SDTinC.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

flower was young was now old and
frail and easily bent.
The bird slid off into the air.
Even the weight of the dainty car
dinal bent the face of the old flower
SO far front that the bird slid off into
the air.
well, we'll" said the puzzled car
dinal, to himself and he began plan
ming what to do.
At last he decided to get them on
the fly, so he made a quick dash,
passed the flower, pecking out seed
as he went.
Without stopping to even taste it,
he dropped the seed and got another,
and then another, till several seeds
lay on the ground by the flower.
Then he daintily alighted OH the
ground and ate his fine breakfast in a
leisurely and gcntlemanly fashion.
Copyright. 1914. Clara Ingram Judson.)
Tomorrow-Green Apple Dolls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
COLD STORAGE MEAT
Method Involving Freezing Rather
Than Mere Chilling Favored.

In these days when cold storage, the
employment OF preservatives in foods,
and the adulteration of food products are
being subjected TO the most severe crlti-
cism, a discussion held by the Society of
British Medical Officers of Health on the
refrigeration of food, and reported in
the Lancet, should prove of interest, says
the Medical Record.
Dr. Hanna. who opened the discussion,
referred to the fact that the United States
was not only no longer sending cattle to
Great Britain, but was taking for its
own supply cattle from countries which
had hitherto exported almost exclusively
10 Great Britain. He went on to point
out that the methods of refrigeration Of
iOudstuitS depended chiefly on the sCiCH-
title fact that expanding air or vapOr-
tZug substances, such as sulphuric acid,
carbonic acid or ammonia. in assuming
the gaseous form distracted heat from
the atmosphere or other bodies in the
."ishhorhOod.
Fresh meat was carried from distant
Countries either as hard frozen meat or
allied meat, Chilled meat arrived In a
asndition ready for consumption and re-
,linei the characteristics of fresh meat
more closely than frozen meat, but the
chilling process required great care. and
the transport needed constant superyls-
tnN- ! H' frozen method was tne DetteF
aS regarded preservation, although il
sometimes damaged the cellular and
GbrOus structure Of the meat unless spe-
aisI care Vas taken in defrosting. Hanna
gave it as his opinion that meat when
thawed would keep with proper care as
well as freshly killed meat after being
taken from the refrigerator. even in
high temperature, a view not in accord
auce with popular opinion
OF course, refrigeration or chilling OF
foodstuffs IS necessary when these have
10 be conveyed for long distances, as for
example from North or South America
to Europe. but great care must be exer-
cised both in the process itself and the
defrosting. That, however, animal food
thus treated does not undergo a certain
amount of deterioration is a view op-
posed. al least, to popular IDEAS. and
| certainly the suggestion that refrlgera.
tion may improve the flavor of meat is
one not borne out b. experiences.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
WAR DELAYS LIBRARY
Wilmington Postpones Canvass to
Raise 100000 for Building.

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 17.--War has
made itself felt in the project to raise
the necessary 100000 for the purpose of
erecting new library building in this
city. The managers of the institution
have decided that because of the unset-
tied condition of business due to the war
it would be unwise to start the subs
scripticns at this time. As soon as busi-
ness RECEIVERS however, a determined
canvass will he made for funds and 1t
Is not expected there will be any par
ticular difficulty in securing them.
The managers viii raise the 100000 in
addition to the funds already on hand
and while the site has not yet been Sc
lected, it is intended to erect the new
building somewhere in the vicinity II
Tenth ana Market streets, which is to be-
come civic centre when the new joint
city and county building is completed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
How Many Shots Will Be Firedp

The question Is often asked how many
shots arss fired in an ordinary battle, aud,
althouSh it would be impossible 10 make
a guess in regards the small arms the
Scientific American gives the following
hgures relating to the artillery:
The number of rounds that will be fired
duflnS an ordinary battle can only he
Imagined, We have data from the Russo
japanese war showing that at Liaupan
one battery fired 300 rounds in one day,
While another fined 1901 rounds. making
Lor each gun about Alb rounds in one
day. This was not an uncommon occur
renee, and il shows the expense involved
IN carrying on a modern war
Inc most common projeetile of the j
men cali9fe is the shrapnel, which is in
ltSelt sun, arranged by time fuses 80
mat an the desired height it is made
TO burst shooting forward out Of a shell
20 lead balls. each effective To kill a
man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

Tomorrow-Green Apple Doll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

For days he watched the seeds dry
up-with a soft peck he would test
them, but no-they were not quite
right, and with a whisk and a song
he flew away.
But finally a morning came when
the seeds were just right and he de
cided to stay for breakfast
Round and round the flower he cir
cled, singing joyously, just as a little
child runs around saily lighted
birthday cake.
Then he lighted on it to eat the
first course.
But alas! The flower stem that had
been so brave and strong when the
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-20
OPHTHALMIA NEONATORUM

Do you know what ophthalmia neo- natorum means? It is the scientific name for baby's sore eyes. It means a pus discharge from the eyes and lids of little newborn babies. It means that the baby's eyes have been infected at the time of birth or soon afterward. There are over one hund- red thousand blind people in the Unit ed States to-day, over ten thousand of them have been made blind by this disease. Enough people are made blind by this disease alone every few years to populate fairly good sized city, because of the carelessness or neglect of some one in caring for the little newborn babies. Doctors have been trying for years to stop this un- necessary blindness by educating nurses to recognize it in its beginning and by getting laws passed which require midwives, nurses and others to report at once, anything wrong with the little ones eyes or lids, so that proper treatment may be given before it is too late. But so far the public is not sufficiently educated to appre- ciate the importance of preventing this dreadful disease, nor the danger of the neglect of these cases. There are still many such cases occurring everyday in which lifelong blindness follows for want of precautions on the part of the parent, midwife or nurse, or some one else who has charge of the little baby. It is an awful res possibility when through such care lessness or neglect, baby is allowed to become blind for life. This disease progresses rapidly when once con tracted Some doctors make it a rule to have every baby's eyes cleansed carefully immediately after birth and preventive methods used, to destroy any possible infection that may have entered during birth. But doctors are not always present, every midwife, every nurse, or whoever has charge of a newborn baby should report to the health officer any trouble with new born baby's eyes. for on prompt action may depend whether the baby must be blind through life or not.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-20
w. J. STONE ANNOUNCES FOR
 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

In our announcement column today we present the formal announcement of WI. Stone of Gurdon, Clark Coun- ty, as a candidate for prosecuting at torney of the Sth Judicial District. subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary.
 We believe in Mr Stone, we have young man exceptionally well fitted to fill this highly important position. He is not young man that has grown up without meeting the adversities of life. He was reared on his fathers farm in Clark county and by continu- ous perseverance, provided himself with means for a good literary education, receiving the highest degree in the Ouachita College at Philadelphia. He attended Washington-Lee University and since that time has successfully taught a number of the best schools in the state, among htem being the Tom Allen School of this city.
 He has been engaged in the prac- tice of law for the past several years and has met with a marked degree of success. He is a born Democrat and is asking for his first favor at the hands of the party.
 Mr. Stone is high class christian gentleman, a good citizen and we be- liave wall- nualifiad to fill tho office to which he aspires. When you go to the polls to cast your vote in the March primary we ask you to care fully consider this gentleman's claims.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-20

the farmers of different parts of the State and giving a weeks college in- struction at each place. The places at which this work has been done are Ashdown, Fort Smith, Morrilton. Con- way, Camden, Searcy, Batesville, Ha- zen, Newark and Fayetteville. Three day sessions have been held at Fang burn, Judsonia and Herber Springs. The total enrolment of farmers has been over four thousand
 In addition to this work the College .cf Argriculture has held two schools of instruction a week each in agricul- ture and domestic science for the government demonstrators and the superintendents of the girls canning clubs. One of these was at Hot Springs the other at Fayetteville. They also gave a two weeks school at Little Rock for the boys corn clubs from all the counties of the state. They have also assisted the state ag- ricultural schools at Magnolia and Jonesboro in conducting institutes for farmers Other institutes have al- ready been arranged that will carry the work up to the end of March.
 The agricultural extension bill, which has recently passed Congress, gives to the college of agriculture additional federal government appro- priations which will make it possible to do much larger amount of exten- sion work in domestic science and ag- riculture than ever before. The work will begin again in the summer as soon as the farmers have laid by their crops.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-20
START YOUR LIVER.
 DON'T STOP WORK
DOdsOn's Liver Tone Acts Mildly, but Surely. Livens Up the Liver and You Stay On
 Your Feet.

It is the experience of calomel users that if they take enough of the drug to have the desired effect, it seriously in- terriers with their work the day after. But this is the least important item, for calomel Is often a dangerous drug and acts on the system violently,
 Don't take chances with calomel. Get bottle of the pleasant, safe and perfectly harmless Dodson's Liver Tone, guaranteed to take the place of calomel. Instead of making you feel better-and you actually are better, for no remedy in the whole world livens up the liver, regulates the bow els and really rejuvenates the system any better than this dose.
 You are the sole judge of its mer- it's. Hesterly Drug Store is fully authorized to hand you back your money without question if it fails to please you-and relive you.
 Remember, if you feel constipated and bilious, what you need is Dodson's Liver Tone. A large bottle and a good guarantee for 30 cents from Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-02-20

me gentle, spring-like weather has s"e' way to the stern hand of Bor- s"S' '; Who IS reminding us of the season p p' way that can not be mistaken Prescott Daily News.
 po N what plan of architecture is 'Vreas bullt?-Arkansas Gazette .n pOh know what plan of architec- fa e' out If you earnestly desire in- F "'lon about him, ask Mrs. Minnie v;.;4 pV"o' Aeolus sent him over on a dsn ' to her at Oklahoma City Wednes-