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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
ana IN order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh
cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scrloed by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is regular pre-
scrlption. It is composed of the best tones
known. combined with the best blood purlh-
ers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
me perfect combination of the two IN,
gradients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. Send for testl-
monials, free
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Drnggists nrico TIC.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
A Pretty Booklet.

''The best Of everything" is the key
note of the success Of The Chicago and
Northwestern Railway. In the equipment
and furnishings of it's magnificent passen-
ger trains the best of everything is sump-
tuousiy used for the pleasure and COM
fort of the travelling pubic. The lit
erature of the Northwestern line is also
in keeping with this well-known motto.
The passenger department has recently
issued little brochure describing scenes
along the route of the famous electric
lighted Northwestern Limited, which is
an artistic gem. This little booklet con-
tains number of elegant half-tone en-
cravings limpses of principal cities, ma
lures freaks and scenes between Chicago
and the Twin Cities. 1t is the latest and
handsomest effort of the priLters and en-
gravers' art in modern booklnaking. Four
cents in stamps, sent to w. B. Kniskern,
p Fifth avenue, Chicago, will secure a
copy of this beautiful souvenir
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Try Grain-O: Try Grain-O!

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee
The children may drink it without injury
as well as the adult. All who try it like
it. GRAINO has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but it is made from
pure grains, and the most delicate stom.
ach receives it without distress. One
fourth the price Of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Joseph Jefferson and Richard Mans
field are exchanging compliments.
Says Mr. jefferson: Il think that Mr..
Mansheld's intensity of temperament
leads him to overact. The fault jars my
nerves, but have faith he will outgrow
it in time
Says Mr.. Mansfield: Il am sorry to
learn that my acting has continued to
trouble Mr.. Jefferson through these
many years. / believe it is fifteen years
since he attended one OF my perform
ances."
ration of great players is afforded by an
anecdote with which Mr.. Mansfield
often, has credited Mr. Jefferson:
You know how actors love one an
other is the cynical way in which Mr.
Mansfield usually begins it. We'll, dur
tours Jefferson. who never had seen the
English actor, stepped one night into a
theater where Irving was playing The
Merchant of Venice. Jefferson watched
and listened for a few minutes. Then
he turned to a friend. Is that fellow on
His companion nodded. Jefferson grunt-
ed out, My man Bob could play Shylock
better than that and stalbed from the
theater.
II always think of that incident" Mr..
Mansfield is accustomed to add, with
I0Uu EMPHASIS. WHEN J. fedu LHc ulct
things Jefferson says in print about Irv-
:ng."
"You have a heart Of ice"' he bitterly
exclaimed The Boston maid waxed
naughty. Really, sir" she said. tone
would think from your remark that you
took my thoraX for refrigerator. -
Philadelphia Record
Georges mother insisted upon his re-
peating the prayer Of childhood. He
started sleepily. requiring prompting at
the beginning of every line. Drowsiness
had nearly won the mastery by the time
that he had obediently got as far as my
soul to take"
God bless prompted his mother.
George has n long list Of relatives.
There was fiutter of his sleep-laden
lids as he Jumped them all together
'God bless the whole shooting matchv'
And he was asleep at last.-Boston
Transcript.
Yes said the self-satisfed young
woman. Il have had several proposals.
Don't you think a man seems absurd
when he is proposing?
Sometimes answered Miss Cayenne.
ut depends. of course, on who the lady
in the case happens to be. "-WashingtOn
Star
The head of the household was late
getting home. He was very late 1t was
long past midnight. Indeed, the little
clock on the hall mantel had just struck
o'clock when he came walking in. He
had been out with the boys, and his wife
reproached him.
why, it's early yet. It's not late,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Same as Diphtheria.

Philadelphia physicians now must re-
port cases of membranous Group. The
Philadelphia board OF health, considering
diphtheria and membranous Group to be
identical diseases, has adopted a resolu-
ton that all cases of this kind of Group
be considered and recorded as diphtheria.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
All Done in twenty Minutes.

That voting would take women from
their homes and household duties was
recently advanced as an argument against
woman suffrage. .But a woman in the
audien e testified that one day when she
went TO the vote she took her little girl
to school, did one days marketing, cast
her ballot and got home inside of twenty
minutes. Philadelphia Record
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Invented the Arc Light,

A patent record which has been I'M
earthed at Toronto shows that the orig
inal inventors of the electric arc light
were two Toronto men, Henry Wood
ward, a medical student, and Matthew
Evans, a saloonkeeper The invention.
completed in 1873, was the fruit of their
joint experiments. 1t was patented in
the following year.-Philadelphia Rec
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Give Flowers to Passengers.

A pretty custom of the Michigan Cen
trail railroad is the distribution of bou-
quets to women passengers on the trains
at the station of Niles. A man in the
employ. of the railroad company cult
Yates the flowers on fve-acre plot near
the railroad station, on which there are
three large hothouses. where several men
are kept at work. The distribution to
the passengers is made every day, winter
ana summer. one train each way, and
sometimes more, being seryed.-1ndianap
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Our Alcoholic Consumption.

In 1890 the people of the United States
consumed alcoholic drinks to the value of
1913, 5S9, 0S0, and $173, 3OS,742 worth of
nonalcoholic stimulants. The latter item
includes $134,695,145 worth of coffee,
$33, 613,5SS worth of tea and $5,000,O0O
worth of cocoa. The whole represents
a yearly per capita expenditure for bev-
erages of S15.09, assuming that the pop
ulation of the United States last year
was a little over re 600 600
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
I,bbv. Mcneil & Libby.

Housekeepers frequently feel the need
of luncheon meats which are either
ready to serve or can be prepared IoE
need is abundantly supplied in the ;supee-
rior meats put up by the old reliable
house of Libby, Mcneil 4 Libby, Chi
cago, one Of whose specialties is adver-
tised in another column of this paper.
and their booklet, How to Make Good
Things to Eat" is offered free on appli-
cation
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
The Snltan.s Crimson Sword.

Since 1904, when the Persians surren-
dered Armenia to Turkey, the numerous
their swords, in regard to the former
country, save in the flesh of the inhabit-
ants. True, every now and again, when
matters are very slow in European poll
tics, some country becomes righteously
indignant, and a concert of Europe is
called and a note sent to the Sultan.
Still the fighting goes on-or, rather, the
hutcherinp -Nnw Work. Tnlnuranl
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
SEE TO THE WALLS.
A Danger in Schoolrooms and How to
Prevent Ii.

Owing to the gathering of so many
different classes Of persons therein, the
interior walls of the churches. school
houses, hospitals, ETC., are apt to become
repositories of disease germs unless pre-
ventlve measures are taken. These
walls should always be coated with q
clean and pure cement, such as Alabas-
tine, which is disinfectant in it's nature
and more convenient to renew and re-
tint than any other wall coating The
hrst cost is no greater than for inferior
work, while renewals are more easily
and cheaply made.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
What Do the Children Drink !?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAlN-O? 1t is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
systems. Grain-O is made Of pure
grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee,
but costs about "a as much. All grocers
sell it. 15c and 25c.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
SPINNING WHEEL.
SATISFACTION.


Oars cuIlud folks in Africa; dey orter move
away,
Case dey has to dig de di-mons fob de white
men, day by day:
An de Wnite men chase each yuthuh wild de
pistol an de gun.
Till de Hottentots an kaf1irs has to drap
dab work an run.
So rs feelin' mighty thankful, an | sings
nay little song,
Dat is here in Tosgy Bottom, whah de
cullud folks belong.
Dey say de Filipino ain full-bood cullud
man:
But he sho'ly ain white one, so l guess
he's black an TAM
An' ke's ciimbin' up de palm tree, an he's
dodgn' lef an right
An dey've got him SO much worried he kin
sca'cely sleep at night.
An agin Is mighty grateful, an | sings it
loud an strong,
Dat rs here in Foggy Bottom, whah de
cullud folks belong.
Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
SIS Per Week.

A salary of $1S per week and expenses
will be paid to man with one or two
horse rig to introduce our Poultry Com
pound and Lice Killer among Farmers.
Address, with stamp, Acme Mfg. Co.,
Des Moines, Iowa.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spok-
en- of as a cough cure.-J. w O'Brien,
322 Third Ave-, n. Minneapolis, Mimi,
Jan. 6. 1900
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Pottery is anything made. of baked
clay. The chief members of the pottery
family are earthenware, stoneware and
porcelain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Married couples in Norway are privi-
legged to travel on railways at fare and
half.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Mrs. WinsiOyv's SOOTHING SYRUP for CHI 'r,r
| teething s0ftens the gums reduces inianna ton
allays pain. wind collie. 25c bottle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Three turpentine plantations of TO-
: 600 acres each will soon be started in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

by Dr. Klire's lnvgorating Tonic. FREE ST. Trial
Bottle containing weeks treatment. DR.. Kline's
Institute S3 Arch Street, Philadelphia Founded 1871
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Ease,

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
rests the feet Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot Gallons, Aching,
Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails. Al
lens Foot-Ease makes new or tight
shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

The entertainment of royalty costs
British society each year fully f2,000,-
600
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
THE BIRD ORNAMENT.

Fair lady. give pause,
For, since you are fair.
Shall you slaughter song
For feathe.. to wear!
His carol pray spare;
Let the maxim fall pat,
"A bird in the bush
Is worth ten Oh hat"
Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Have you tried 'M-B" Flavors? If
not, why? Your grocer sells them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Fishers FlavOring Extracts endorsed
by pure food laws and the U. s. government for their
PURITY and STRENGTH. A. j. Hilbert Co.. Miw.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Nearly 400 new laws were passed by
the New York state Legislature this SEES
sion
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

The Imperial Bank of Russia now
holds $63, 100000 less gold than it held
q wear ago
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Western Australia has thirteen bank
holidays.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Australia coins its own gold, but not
it's silver
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

1t is estimated that the people of
England spend f25O,000 a day in furni-
ture moving.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Cause of Bubonic Plague,

The bubOnic plague is primarily due to
a specific organism or microbe of infini-
tesimal size--so small that probably ESQ.,
100000 of them would be required to
cover a square inch of surface.
Sterling silver hearts Zoe and upwards,
engraving free. Archie Tegtmeyer Gold
and Silversmith CO., Grove and National
Ave, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
The lady and the photographer.
4. 1 LII

The lady and the photographer.
The LADY, desire a sitting.
The photographer-''Yes madam. An?
particular style|'
The Lady-"The style that will bring
the best results, of course
The Photgorapher-"Fu face, quarter
face, protile?"
The Lady-''All of them. Then l can
pick the hest
The photographer Very well,
madam; will you sit now?"
The Lady-"Mercy, no. I'm not pre-
pared for it. I'm having a special dress
made. And, of course, | must materially
alter my complexion. Then | want my
hair powdered on this side and darkened
on that"
The Photographer-Yes. madam
The Lady-"And you can smooth out
all the wrinkles. and clear away this
mole, and lift the corners of my mouth,
can't your
The Photographer-"W can do all
that in the retouching, madam
The Lady-'So | supposed. And yeu
notice that one of my ears is little lop-
sided and will have to be Strengthened.
And the curve of my nose must be soft
cred, and the crease in my double chin
obliterated."
The Photographer-''Ye madam"
The Lady-''Of course | want my eye
brows darkened, and my eyelashes
heightened and a sort of peachbloom fin
ish given to the entire face"
The Photographers may ask,
madam, how--with all this-you expect
to get an accurate likenessy'
The Lady (haughtily)-"That's your
business. sir
The photographer asserting himself
(they rarely do)-"Well. madam, really
don't see that there will be any necessity
for your sitting at all.
The Lady-"What do you me-.1 by
that?"
The Photographer, with emphasized
sarcasm-"I mean that / have young
and pretty woman in attendance here
who can sit in your place with just as
satisfactory results"
Whereupon the lady shifts and founces
Out-Plaindealer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

In Paris on an average one out of
every seventytwo people rides bicycle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Cures ak
Great Fame of a Great Medicine
Won by Actual Merit.

The fame Of Hoods Sarsaparilla has
been won by the good it has done to
those who were suffering from disease.
It's cures have excited wonder and ad-
miration. 1t has caused thousands to
rejoice i'll the enjoyment Of good health,
and it will do you the same good it has
done others. 1t will expel from your
blood all impurities: will give you a
good appetite and make you strong and
vigorous
Indigestion -" After suffering
six months from indigestion, headache,
nervousness and impure blood, began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and when
l had taken six bottles~I was WELL"
frank Nolen, Oakland, Ill.,
Hoods Saysaparilla
Is Americas Greatest Medicine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Mrs. Nuwed-'' Circuses are just dread
full"
Miss Gabby-'I think they are nice"
Mrs. Nuwed-"But you should have
seen Mr.. Nuwed when he came home
last night. His clothes were muddy and
torn and he FAD lost his hat and he was
so tired and sick he could hardly talk
enough to tell me that he had been out
to see the elephant. Baltimore Ameri-
can.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

More deaths are due in England to
alcoholism than To diphtheria or ty-
phOid fever.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

He was the bashfulest man she had
ever met.
"What would you do he said tenta-
lively, "if l were to steal a kiss from
you?'
Il really don't know" she responded,
with the always bewitching diffidence of
a maiden under such circumstances, "but
I think I would go into court and testify
that you were a kleptomaniac and didn't
know what you were doing"
And he only laughed and thought it
was a good joke.-Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

A young gentleman took his little sis
ter with him while calling the other
evening at a house where he is regular
visitor. The little girl made herself quite
at home, and showed great fondness for
one of the Young ladies. hugging her
heartily. How very affectionato she
isn' sad the lady Of the house. Yes; so
like her BROTHER responded the young
lady, unthinkingly.- Buffalo Courier.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Several years after the close OF the
Civil war reception was held in Lynch
burg, Va, to commemorate some national
event, says V. Halsey in Lippincotts
Magazine. Many men were there assem-
bled who had fought in the war. Among
them was major of Massa chusetts
regiment. who, meeting Gen. Jubal Early
of the Confederate army, cordially greet
ed him. Pointing to his own decorations,
the major said: "Ah. general. you soc
we have all the crosses now Eyes,
replied the old general; Gin olden times
they hung thieves on crosses; now they
hang crosses on thieves"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

"How would you define "a crying
need"" asked the teacher of the rhetoric
class. "A handkerchief" replied the
young man with the wicked eye.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Voice from up stairs" Loweeza
Hasn't dot young drummer gone home
yed?'
Loweeza-"Its all right, fader Ikey
loses nottin' by it. He viii charge it up
to de firm as a shleeping car
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

''You look robust" remarked the lady
of the house. ''Are you equal to the
task Of saving wood?''
Equal isn't the word, madam" re-
piled the pilgrim, as he resumed his jour
ney, I'm superior to Philadelphia
Record
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Hewson-"Y Young Mr.. Duley was in to-
day to ask for our: daughters hand in
marriage"
Mrs. Hewson-"What did you say?'
Hewson-''I told him you were in
charge of the finances of the family
Philadelphia North American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

cit almost kills me to stand" moaned
the lady in the street car. eff / don t
get a seat pretty soon l shall just drop.
And it was only the next day that she
stood up two hours and half while
she had a dress fitted. But then that's
different thing.-Boston Transcript
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

''Do you think there will be much in
| terest in this political enterprise?''
! INTEREST," repeated Senator Sorg-
hum. It'll be more than interest It'll
be dividends. Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Respectfully submitted us sample fo,
the use of the fellows who write the
songs for the coming campaign:
He sunk those ships at fearful rate
Just off Manila landing,
And low the gallant ship OF state
He soon will be commanding.
Mark and his Mack will have to tramp,
Well knock Billy Bryan silly,
And in the White House we will camp
George Dewey and his Mile.
Denver Post
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

nate
nd m
CASCARETS directed If
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Doctor Ito patient who wishes to be
treated for an impeachment in his speech)
DO you always stutter?'
Patient "O-o-Only when IL
talk. Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

Bingo-''I think, after all, / shall go to
Europe with my family
Twickenham-"Why l thought you
couldn't afford it?'
We'll. it's cheaper for me to go with
them than to let them go alone.'-The
Smart Set.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

"Ah! walled the stage heroine, as the
calcium light man Illuminated her an
guished countenance. "Ah! This fierce
pain in my heart! This sudden gloom.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

"Will someone please chase the cow
down this way?' said the funny boarder,
who wanted some milk for his oatmeal
Here, Jane" said the landlady in a
tone that was meant TO be crushing,
take the cow down there where the calf
is bawling. Chicago News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09
Just then the clock sounded one, two,

Just then the clock sounded one, two,
three.
The wife looked at him with grim re-
buke. He caught her eye and jerked out
this reply:
"Well. now, if you want to believe that
darned dollar-and-a half clock before
your dear husband, it's all right"
1t was similar occasion, only moro
so. At this time he was little drunken
than usual. His step was unsteady, but
he had not lost his courteous manners.
She met him at the front, weeping re-
proachfully.
"Oh, John she pleaded, what makes
you do this way?''
You are-hic-so awfully pretty
hic-,' he said, making an extravaganza
bow and kissing her, that | like to--hic
TO see you double"
And she put him tendery 10 bed,
bathed his forehead the next morning
and forgot about the scolding she had
fully determined to administer to. him.
Missouri Excelsior.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

at is all over between us" said Miss
Dinsmore, firmly, to Mr.. Dolley. Take
your ring"
Keep it, replied Mr.. Dolley, mourn
fully.
II couldn't think OF such a thing. 1t
is my invariable rule to return the ring
when | break an engagement. Detroit
Free Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

"This story won't do at ALL" said the
publisher to the ambitious writer. "The
detective chases man all over the world
and never catches him."
''Well, you see, it's a realistic story
explained the writer. But the explana-
ton was unsatisfactory Free
Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-05-09

"You have heart of ice.' he bitterly
exclaimed The Boston maid waxed
naughty. Really, SIR she said tone
would think from your remark that you
took my thorax for refrigerator. =
Phladelphia Record