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which otherwise would slumber, does become active
and in certain environments, may contribute to recovery
of the sick”. Dr. Hyslop of Bridewell Hospital,
London, says, “Of all hygiene measures to counteract
disturbed sleep and depression of spirits, I would
undoubtedly give the first place to the simple habit
of prayer. Such a habit does more to clean the
spirit and strengthen the soul than any other therapeutic
agent known to me.”

Sarah F. Willson told us that the man of the
stone age had corn, wheat, barley, rye and oats, not
only all these but a recent discovery among his
remains, proves that he could have regaled
himself upon buckwheat cakes as well. Rome
and Egypt had incubators in very ancient times,
or rather eggs were hatched in piles of manure
kept warm. An English traveler in Egypt during
the 16th century describes the simple incubator,
adding he should never have believed it if he
had not seen the chicks hatching out before
his astonished gaze. One of S. F. W.’s small
sons had tried the experiment, with one egg
in a flower pot of manure upon the front
porch, but his mother had ordered the removal
of what was fast becoming a nuisance,
before his plan had been tried long
enough to prove anything.

Rebecca T. Miller brought us a reminder
that one hot afternoon does not bring summer,
but instead of becoming impatient at
the necessity for warm clothes and fires, let
us brighten our lives by walks over the farm
and enjoy the wild plants and trees.

Eliz. C. Davis commended the “honest
garlic” as a piquant flavor, to be used sparingly.
She then read a sketch of Luther Burbank
who is believed by many to deserve the title of
“Wizard of Calif.” If he has done no more than
to transform the thorny cactus into an edible
forage plant for cattle, that bears a delicious little
fruit for humankind, he has accomplished a marvel.

Eliz. T. Stabler read a most interesting description
of Santa Fe, The Pueblos and their inhabitants

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