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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Food Terms,

A reader asks what is meant by the
terms water. dry matter, protein, car.
bohydrates. fiber. nitrogen - free ex-
tract and fat. in describing the amount
of food elements contained by the
different feeds.
Water is found in all foods and feed
ing stuffs. There is certain precent-
age in flour, bread and even dry pre-
pared breakfast foods. In stock feeds
the amount varies from s to 20 per
cent, as the case with the different
hays, to so to 80 per cent in the more
succulent feeds and roots.
Dry matter is that part of the feed
which would remain If it were pos
sible to remove all the water. When
feed is said to have so many pounds
of dry matter. we are to understand
that there are that many pounds of
solids besides the water If feed is
said to have a certain percentage of
dry matter it may be taken as granted
that the difference between that mum.
ber and 100 is water.
Protein is the heterogeneous matter in
the feed. that is, it is that group of
substances which contains nitrogen. 1t
is needed in making the lean flesh. the
blood, skin. mus cles. tendOns, nerves,
hair. horns. wool, casein of milk and
albumen of eggs. 1t Is one of the
most important constituents of feeding
stuffs.
Fiber is the framework of plants and
is generally the most indigestible part
of feeding stuffs. Such forces as the
cOarser folders contain a great deal of
fiber.
Nitrogen-free extract is the part of
the feed which includes starch, sugar,
gum, etc.
Nirtogen-free extract and fiber are
often classed together under the head
of carbohydrates. This class makes
up the greater part of all vegetable
foods. These elements are either
stored up as fat in the body or burned
to produce heat energy.
Fat Is the material dissolved from a
feeding stuff by ether. 1t. too. is
either stored up in the body as fat or
burned to produce heat and energy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Power Of Plants.

The amount of water which a tree
pumps out OF the ground for its own
use is simply enormous. The obtanist
Scott declares that a birch tree draws
its own weight of water In single
spring. All this huge amount OF fluid
rises to the leaves and is given of by
them into the air.
Everyone must have noticed how q
growing tree will burst a stone or
brick wall. however we'll mortared. An
ash trunk has been known to raise a
boulder weighing three-quarters of a
ton. The strength of trees having
hard, woody trunks Is not so wonder.
full; what is surprising is the force
which soft vegetable can exert dur.
ings its period of growth.
Even such humble growths as the
fungi can and do exercise a Samson.
like strength. The ordinary cellar
fungus will lift large slabs of stone
flooring. and has been known to burst
through an inch Of solid asphalt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

il this luxury of the average city
house. But Science is ornamental as
well as useful. Broad sloping lawns
now front the farm dwelling. bordered
with well-kept shrubbery, the grass of
which is cut regularly with an auto
mobile lawn mower. 1t is not neces-
Sary any longer to climb a ladder to
the top of the orchard trees, as fruit
may be gathered by patent pickers,
which pluck from the branch and slide
the apples down canvas chute at
tached to long pole. The culmina-
tion of our twentieth century union be-
tween Science and Agriculture is to be
reached in farmers automobile, spe
specially designed for use over cOun-
try roads. which may soon relegate the
family nag to superannuation 1t has
two seats. the back one detachable, so
that ample carrying space may be had
for produce. The engine is twO-cylin-
der. air-cooled and develops ten horse
power. with maximum speed Of
twenty miles an hour. two speeds for
ward and 4 reverse. all controlled by
n single lever.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
~ 'ussho>d Int7.
What Can Be Done With Salt

~o'' &c OOHS WIN odlk.
Salt cleanses the palate and furred
tongue. and gargle of salt and water
Is often eflicacious. A pinch of salt
on the tongue. followed ten minutes
a1terward by a drink of cold water.
olten cures a sick headache. Salt
hardens gums. makes teeth white and
s%eetens the breath. Cut flowers NAV
be kept fresh by adding salt to the
water. Weak ankles should be rubbed
with solution of salt water, and alco-
h0l. Rose clods, hay fever. and kind.
red directions, may be much relieved
by using fine dry salt. like snuff.
Dyspepsia. heartburn and indigestion
are relieved by cup of hot water in
which a small spoonful of salt has
been melted. Salt and water will
sometimes revive an unconscious per
son when injured. in case other RENE
dies are not at hand. Hcmorrhase
from tooth-pulling Is stopped by filling
the mouth with salt and water. Weak
and tired eyes are refreshed by bath.
ing with warm water and salt. Public
speakers and many noted singers use
a wash of salt and water before and
after using the voice. as it STRENGTHENS
the organs Of the throat. Salt rubbed
into scalp or occasionally added to
the water in washing prevents the hair
falling out. Feathers uncurled bv
damp weather are quickly dried by
shaking over a fire in which salt had
been thrown. Salt always should be
eaten with nuts. and a desert fruit
salt user should be specially made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Most Expensive of Hats.

The most expensive hat in the world
Is Mexican sOmbrero on exhibition
in the national museum, Washington.
says the Chicago Chronicle 1t cost
81 500 in gold and was presented to
Samuel Sherard of Pittsburg. Pa,
Samuel Sherard of Pittsburg, Pa,
probably has the costliest hat owned
by any private individual. 1t cost ST.
100 and is made of spun glass. 1t was
made by an old Alsatian at Pittsburg.
He invented process for spinning and
weaving glass. and the hat has con-
siderable elasticity. being as hard to
break as an ordinary Panama.
Mr.. Sherard has owned this unique
headpiece for 10 years. and OCCASION
ally wears 1t because In good -natured
moment he promised the inventor to
do so.
While William II. Seward was secre-
tary of state in Lincoln's cabinet some
of his South American admirers sent
him a Panama hat which cost $1,000.
1t was exhibited In New York show
window for a year or more.
Panama hats used to be frequently
sold as high as $500 apiece, one New
York mercahnt selling three hats at
that price in single day in the sum-
mer Of 1867. but they are no longer
on the market.
Panama hats are not made in Pana-
ma, but this name was given them be-
cause that city was formerly the great
est market for these goods.
The finest hats come from Paris and
Guayaquil. Peru. and are made of the
fiber of the pita or pineapple plant.
This fiber is soft and pliable as silk,
and some Of the hats are made so fine
that they can be folded up and put in
the vest pocket.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
row . hungry Colne Dog Got Meat
From tho Butcher,

no" 4 hungry Colie Dog Got Meat
From the Butcher.
Here's a dog story from London
A butcher in the great meat market
has a customer who owns a fine col
lie dog. The dog arrived one day
at the market with slip of paper
in his mouth. The dog dropped the
piece of paper, which proved to be
an order from the collie's master
for small piece of meat. He gave
the dog the meat. Day after day
the dog came with like orders until
at last the butcher took them for
granted and each time sent the ami
NAL home with a piece Of meat.
After two months the butcher sent
his customer a bill for the meat
which he had supplied the dog. But
the collie's master informed the
butcher that he had given the dog
only dozen orders, whereas the
animal had received at least fifty
pieces of meat. The dog was care
fully watched, and it was discov-
cred that the cunning beast when
he was hungry would lay hold Of
any piece of white paper he could
find and run off with it to the meat
market, obtaining for each bogus
order q hearty meal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Caesar and tho Rubicon,

The Kubicon, a small river sep
grating Italy proper from Cisalpine
Gaul, or Italy north of the Alps,
was the southern boundary of Cae-
sar's province, and he was forbidden
to cross It at the head of an army.
Caesar was one of several who aspir-
ed to the leadership Of Roman af-
fairs. Greater than them all, and
conscious of the fact that he was
being plotted against by the politi-
clans of the capital, he came to the
boundary stream with his army,
thought the matter over, exclaimed
at the end of his cogitations, ''The
die is cast" plunged in and crossed
and so inaugurated tho civil war
which was to make him imperator
and the foremost man Of all the
world"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
DOGTORS MISTAKES

Are said often to be buried six feet under
ground. But many times women call on
their family physicians, suffering. as they
I Imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or kid
ncy disease, another from nervous pros-
tration, another with pain here and there,
and In this way they present alike to
themselves and their eaSv-going or over
busy doctor, separate diseases, for which
he, assuming them to be such. preScribes
his pills and potions. In reality, they are
sil only symptoms caused by some uterine
disease. The physician. ignorant Of tho
cuuSe OF suffering, Keeps up MS treatment
until large bills are mSde Tue Suffering
patient gets no betteA tk9Taseo~ ~M the
wrong treatment, but probably worse. "A
prQper medicine Ike D.. RIercc,s Eayor;fe
bsys bsea'R!i39; sHfs1 %1sG.Ga e lhs Cause would
by dlspelllng at those DISTRESSING symp-
toms. and instituting comfort instead Of
prolonged misery It has been we'll said.
that "a disease known IS half cured"
Dr. picrce's Favorite Prescription IS q
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and skllful physician.
and adapted to woman's delicate system
IL IS made OF native American medicinal
roots and is perfectly harmless In its
e1scts " dl!l c1L.7Ill1M QLIGeJ Jfe1l1l7
AS powerful inVigorating tonic "Fa-
vorite, Prescription imparts strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, "worn-Out," rundown" debili-
tated teachers. milliners, dressmakers,
seamstrcsseS, 'shop-girls," house keepers.
nursing mothers, and feeble women gem
orally, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Is the greatest earthly boon. being un-
equaled as ar appetzing cordial and re-
storativc tonic.
As a soothing and strengthening nerv-
Inc "tavorite Prescription is uneQualed
ana Is Invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excitabiity, irrita bility.
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration.
neuralgia. hyStcria, spasms. st. Vitus's
dance, and other distressing, nervous
symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets fnvigorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One to
three dose. Easy to take as candy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Wonders of Bee Life.

II the mOther-bee Of colony Is
getting past her work. and she cannot
be sent on with a swarm in the usual
way, the bees will supersede her.
They will deliberately put her to
death. and raise another queen to take
her place. This state execution Of the
old WORKOUT queens is one OF the most
curious and pathetic things In or out
Of bee-life. One probe with sting
would suffice in the matter; but the
hOney-bee Is a great stickler for the
proprieties. The royal victim must be
allowed to meet her fate In a royal
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
How England Got Its Name.

England means "angle" and
'1and," or the land of the Angles.
It was not until A. D. S29 that the
name was given, by Egbert, first
king Of the English. The English
were not the original inhabitants Of
the country to which they gave
their name. A Celtic people known
as Bntons first possessed the island,
from which they were driven by the
English in 449.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
GREATEST LUMBER CUT.


More lumber was cut in the United
States last year than in any other
year In its history. The enormous
amount of 37,55O,7 1856 board feet was
produced, and the mill value of this
was $621. .151 .299. In addition, there
were produced II ,S5S, ,26O, 900 shingles.
valued at 24,l55,555, and 3,S12, ,SO7 900
lath, valued at $11,49O,57O. On the
whole. it is safe to say that the pres
ent annual lumber cut Of the United
States apprOXimates 40 billion feet,
and that the total mill value of the
lumber, lath, and shingles each year
produced is not less than $4,000 600.
These figures give some idea of how
vast Is the lumber industry and how
great Is the demand for it's products.
A glance at the kinds of lumber
produced shows very clearly the pass
ing OF white pine and oak, one the
greatest sOftwood and the other the
greatest hardwood which the forest
has ever grown. Since 1899 the cut
Of white pine has fallen of more than
40 per cent. while that of white oak
has fallen off more than SO per cent.
Today yellow pine leads all other
woods In amount cut, while Douglas
fir-and this will be a surprise to
many-cOmes second Since 1899 the
cut of Douglas fir has increased 1S6
per cent. Louisiana Is the foremost
yellow pine State, with Texas. Missis-
sippi and Arkasnas following in order
Washington produces by far the great
est amount of Douglas fir.
A comparison of the lumber. .produc-
ing states shows that since 1899 there
have been many changes in their rela-
tive rank. Washington, which in 1899
stood sixth. now leads, while WiscOn-
sin. which eight years ago led all
others. is now third. In the same
period Oregon. Louisiana, ssissippi,
Idaho, and California made great
strides as lumber-prOducing States.
though. on the other hand, the amount
produced in Michigan. Wisconsin.
Minnesota. Georgia, Kentucky. Tennes-
see. Missouri. Indiana. and Ohio fell
off anywhere from 30 to 81 per cent.
The highest-priced native woods are
walnut. hickory. and ash. and the
cheapest are larch and white fir. From
the fact, however. that since 1899 the
average increase in the price of lum-
ber has been 49 per cent, it will not
be long before cheap woods are few
and far between.
Figures upon the lumber cut of the
United States in 1906 are contained in
Circular 122 of the Forest Service,
which can be had upon application to
the Forester. u. S. Department of
Agriculture. Washington. D. C..
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Don'ts.
Detroit News.


Don't think fancy umbrella handle
turns the rain.
Don't worry yourself and others
with what can't be remedied.
Don't think q standing army isn't
made to lay down occasionally.
Don't attempt to stack the cards on
a man who Is hard to deal with.
Don't attempt to play Hamlet" un.
less you have at least a ghost of a
show.
Don't think because brevity is the
soul Of wit that curtness embodies It.
Don't think the woman who poses
as a man-hater can't be induced to
change her name.
Don't be too sure it's a compliment
II told you sing like a bird. The
screech owl Is bird.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Hidden Cities,

Try to find a hidden city in each
Of the following:
I. The amber liniment cured her
trouble.
2. No age, no action, was betray-
ed.
8. Mr.. McCawber, gently rocking,
related his story.
1. Did you see Fred in burgo-
master costume?
S. just suppose that our small
Sammy should be lost!
6. When you are all on don't fail
to say Ready"
z. Behold your fidelity to friends
this you are constant in, o pie
beian!
Answers: /, Berlin; 2, Genoa;
8, Bergen; 4, Edinburg; s, Tours;
6, London; Z, Constantinople.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Views Of a Cynic.

What Is marriage?
Marriage Is an institution for the
blind.
When a man thinks seriously OF
Marriage is an institution for the
He remains single.
Should man marry a girl for her
money?
No. But he should not let her be-
come an old maid just because she's
rich.
When a girl refers to a sad court
ship" what does she mean?
Is an engagement as good as a mar.
riage?
It's better.
Why does a bride wear a veil?
So that she may conceal her salts
faction.
When a man says he can manage
his wife. what does he mean?
He means he can make her do any.
thing she wants to-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
The Worlds Seven Wonders.

The seven wonders of the world
none Of them in America-were the
pyramids Of Egypt, the hanging CUR
dens Of Babylon, the tomb built
for Mausulus, king of Caria; the
temple Of Diana at Ephesus, the
Colossus of Rhodes, Jupiter's statue
Of Phidias, and the Pharos or watch
tower built by Ptolemy Philadel-
phus. OF these ancient wonders all
but one, the pyramids, are no more.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

MAINE, Michigan. Rhode Island, Kan
sas have abolished capital punishment,
and Colorado and Iowa have restored it
after Substituting other penalty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
WHOLE NUMBER 2,489.

way; and she j.; killed by caressrs,
ught-locked in the joint embrace of
the executioners until sufrocation
brings about her death.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

and its furnishings, are all import,
ant points to be considered when
choosing paper for it. A high room
needs a frieze or one of the pretty
borders now SO inexpensive. while
a low room should have neither.
Paper of decided color and pattern
will look well on a room of large
proportions, while narrow rooms
and halls are better done in plain
shades. If a room is very sunny.
pink and yellow must not be used
if the sun strikes the room for only
a short time, then yellow should be
chosen; if the room is light, even
though the sun does not visit it.
green, red or turquoise blue is suit
able. On the O.hcr hand, if the
room is dark, floral paper will tend
to Tighten it. If hangings are of
flowery design, a floral design in
paper should be avoided, while the
opposite may be said in regard to
Self-cOlOred hangings.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

ANYBODY could feel like a Hungarian
noblemen with q 100000 wedding
doWry,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

THERE were 5l,O79 marriages in New
York during the past twelve-months.
In spite of few discouragments, it be-
comes more popular every year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Selecting Wall Paper.

One of the most difficult tasks in
the decoration OF a home is, perhaps,
choosing the wall paper coverings.
Paper which one may see in small
pieces at the store, and which one
might consider handsome and effect
i've in design and color, may prove
altogether unsuitable when hung on
the walls. The size and plan of a
room, wheather it is light or dark,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

If Cortelyou is still running il must be
on oil-rubber tires.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
The High Court Runs in Cycles.

The shades OF night We're falling free
When up from Washington, ID. c.,
There came DEGREES, all handed down
BY judges wrapped in black silk gown
Five 10 hour.
The income tax? They pondcred late
And argncd with learning great;
They seized their pens and gravtiv wrot'
Opnions-thcn they took the Vote
" Five 10 four
The merger? Twas a famous case.
Each jud.e sat there with solemn face,
And heard the arguments so keen,
" hen the decision came, twas then
Five TO four"
Our wards beyond the deep blue sea-
All, surely hereby they will agree,
But after rods Of legal lore
Behold the spectacle once more
Five 10 four"
A law to safeguard human life.
To care for orphans and for wife;
All, judges on that will agree.
But there : the record !"ok and sec
Fiveto four"
l. ANNEN.
With battle lost. the active brain
OF the Il. O. i. caught up the refrain
Dragged the coTrt from its high position
/" constitute an electoral commission
Eight to seven"
The Nations HE hung i'm the scale,
And &. q. u. tears in sad travail
Fell upon the party leaven.
The highest court became the haven
Eight to seven.''
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21

THERE were G2,G63 postoflices in the
United States, Jan. Both, 1907.
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0ANDX

In short such variety as is to be founG
in well-regulated Drug aud Stationery
Store, all offered at lowest prices. con-
slStent with quality, with prompt and
efficient service assured TO all patrons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-21
Nothing But a Cold.

whats the matter with you, John,
you look as though you had been In
contact with buzz saw"
"Oh. It's nothing but a clod"
A cold is considered trifling mat
ter. but colds have killed more people
than war. pestilence, famine or drunk
enness. Colds are serious because
they enfeeble every part Of the body
and pave the way for almost every Ill
that flesh Is heir to- Colds can be
avoided. We seldom take cold when
We are in full health and vigor. Colds
are apt to come when We are fatigued
or over-wOrked. for lack of sleep or
when We have indulged in over eating.
Colds come to us as a chill. The
temperature OF the body Is lowered.
therefore the remedy is to warm the
body internally and externally. Hot
drinks of water or milk taken as hot
as possible. soaking the feet In hot
water and bundling up in bed will
thoroughly warm the body. Do not
feel that you must stay in the house
a week or two ON account of having
a cold, out door exercise properly pro-
tected Is one OF the remedies for
cold.
+ 4 4
Sunshine and Fresh Air for Chicks.
The Michigan Experiment station
says: Hens enjoy sunshine and fresh
air. but 1t should come through the
windows and not through cracks and
crevicss. No one should expect hens
to lay we'll in a house that is not con-
structed with tight walls. The sides
OF many houses are made Of un-
matched lumber, which has shrunk.
leaving cracks through which wind.
rain. and snow blow. perhaps d.
rectly on the fowls. A few dollars
spent In building paper and few feet
Of batten will work a great change
for the better. Simply spread the
building paper smoothly over the
sides Of the house and then place
battens on every eighteen inches. A
good coat Of paint will improve the
appearance and make 1t more lasting.
4 4 4
Selecting Wall Paper.
One of the most difficult tasks in
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1T a5Alugjon S tanaar1
lSSyeO EVERY fRicN EvEaaa 6Y
IOFfN MILLER MU kPH 7

Editor Proprietor
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-10-04

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., was 81
years old yesterday, and il is rumored
that he will vote for Taft.