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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
RARE WASHINGTON RELIC.
Only One Known to Exist of Six Medal.
lions Made for LAFAYETTE.

Mrs. f. Louis Mora of this city owns
a Washington relic which. so far as is
known, is the only one of its kind in ex
istence. 1t is one of six medallions which
were made to order for Gen. Lafayette
Before Lafayette took leave of the of
ficers of his staff, says The Circle, he
had these medallions made in Paris and
presented them to the six officers imme-
diately under him. The five others have
disappeared and may have been de-
stroyed.
The one in Mrs. Morals possession is
made of cut glass bound by a heavy rim
of solid gold, to which is attached a gold
ring by which it may be suspended. Be-
tween the two layers of glass is beau
tifully modelled head of Washington, in
plaster, silvered
On the reverse is the inscription
"Desprez, Rue des Recolets No 2, a
Paris Washington" Note the omission
of the letter "h" in Washington.
The medallion came into Mrs. Mora s
possession through her great grand
father, Lewis Compton, to whom it was
presented soon after the Revolutionary
war.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

THE SWEEP RAKE.

inch stuff; this is raised about a foo1
above the sweep to keep the hay IRON
sliding back too far over the sweep. IL
should be braced about -four feet from
each end
The wheels are 10 inches in diam
eter; and a piece of inch gas pipe Is
used for an axle. 1t is clamped to the
teeth, two pins with washers being
used to keep the wheels from sliding
sideways and rubbing against the teeth
The piece projecting at the back
under the sweep should extend about
two feet; 1T lis beveled like a sleigh
runner; it is to keep the teeth from
raising too high where riding on the
empty sweep.
In hitching horses to a sweep that
have never been used on one person
can get best results by tying the halter
shank to the end of the guide-arms and
making both lines the same length on
the harness; then fasten one line TIC
each ring of the bit. When it is desired
to turn the horses to the right, simply
hold the off horse back, and drive the
nigh one ahead, and he WIFI naturally
swing around to the right.
In drawing a sweep load of hay ON
to the stacker draw it as far ahead as
possible. then back the horses and raise
ends of teeth, and drive ahead again
this will pack the hay on the stacker
and less of it is apt to fall back on the
ground when being raised to the stack.
The most convenient size Of stack to
build is 16 feet wide by about % feet
Montreal Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
spots to Mend.o

This is an excellent way to make a
broken enamelware pot as good as new +:
Take equal parts of soft putty, finely
sifted coal ashes and table salt. Mix
and pack it well into the hole, or on
the place where the enamel is worn or
wearing. Place the pot on the stove
with a little water in it, until the
cement hardens. 1t will last long
time. And take notice that this recipe
calls for nothing that cannot be easily
obtained Buy a nickel's worth of putty
from any plumber.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Are We Scrub Farmers:

We are all apt to practice scrub
methods of farming. For instance, we
allow the winter to pass without max
ing the necessary preparation for spring
work. We pillow around stumps and
big stones year after year We ploY
through mudholes and harvest crop
of weeds when a few tiles and little
labor would cause them to grow rhe
best crops on the farm. We do not NOW
our roadsides and we allow our grass
to become overripe before we cut it.
Doesn't pay.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
soutbern Beaten Buscuit.

One quart sifted flour, one-half coffee
cup of lard, one-half pint milk, one
level teaspoonful salt. Rub -four, salt
and lard together until smooth, then
add milk. Beat twenty minutes, or un-
til the dough blisters and pops when
pulled apart. Roll out about qua"ter
of an inch thick, cut with small bis
cult cutter and prick each with a fork.
Bake twenty minutes in rather hot
oven. This quantity makes about
thirty biscuits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Keep Digging I'm the Corn Field.

Some ambitious farmers are anxious
to lay by the corn field very early; but
are always more forward to grow about
this season than any other, and the
ground will become very foul where the
corn is too early laid by and, more than
this, a great proportion of the nourish-
ment of the crop is derived from the air
and dew conveyed to the roots. This
can be done only when the surface is
free from weeds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Prevent Egg Eating by Hens.

In the main the egg-eating habit is
caused by soft shelled eggs being laid
The hens get taste of the egg and
thus form the appetite. To prevent
these bad eggs the fowls should be COM
PEELED to exercise and there should EA
such feed given that will supply plenty
of lime, and in addition small trough
of cracked oyster shell should be con-
stantly within reach of the fowls so
they can help themselves at will.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
A Sweep Rake.

The two main pieces In the frame
Of the sweep are made of 21a by 4 inch
pine scantling; they are IL feet long
and about 20 inches apart. The teeth
are made Of 2 by 4 inch scantling, and
are feet long; they are beveled on the
lower side to slide over uneven ground.
The arms for hitching the whiff1e trees
to should project about 2 feet inches
over the end Of the sweep; these are
made Of by 5 inch stuff. The guide
arms should be feet long by 21a by 8
inches. Each has about foot Of chain
with q ring on the end to fasten to the
breast strap of the harness.
The hay guard can be made of 2 by 3
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Graduating Wild Mustard.

One of the most pestiferous weeds is
the wild mustard, but recent expert
ments in Wisconsin seem to give prom
Use that it may be quite easily and
cheaply exterminated. 1t has been
known for several years that spraying
a field with blue vitriol would kill mus
tard without injuring the grain which
is growing. But the attendant expense
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Still RUNNING

Edwin, aged 4, owned picture book
in which tierce-looking cow was run
ming after a small boy. He looked at it
a long time, then carefully closing the
book he laid it away. A few days later
he got the book again, and turned to the
picture. Bringin hus chubby fist down
ON the COW, he exclaimed in tone of
triumph, "She amt caught him yetv'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Wanted to Go the Same Wav.

We were taking a little trip into the
country. The only vacant seats in the
train were turned so as to face each 9TH
err. / told my little girl, years of age,
to take the seat in front of me, as riding
backward would not make her sick. She
hesitated, and said:
II know it won't make me sick, but if
ride backward will go to the same
place you are going to-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

One pint tomato juice, two tables
spoonfuls butter, two. tablespoonfuls
-four (creamed together), one-half tea
spoonful salt, dash Of pepper, five eggs.
Heat the juice, then add the creamed
butter and flour, salt and pepper end
cook five minutes. Butter a baking
dish, put in the egg (not beaten), then
cover with the cooked mixture. Put
bread crumbs on top and brown twenty
minutes in oven.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Berries Canned Without Cooking.

Have your jars perfectly clean and
dry, then take equal parts Of fresh
berries and sugar, and mix and mash
thoroughly To accomplish this, says
the Women's Home Companion, take
only a small quantity in dish at a
time, that you may be sure every berry
is mashed. Put into the jars, and seal
Immediately, inverting the jar for a
short time before putting away. The
work is easily and quickly done. as
there is no heating. My berries canned
in this way last summer kept perfectly
and have preserved their delicious
flavor unimpaired. Strawberry short
cake equal to that of the summer has
been an enjoyment whenever we wished
through the winter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
The Garden In the Fall.

Just as soon as any crop of vegeta-
bles is finished in the garden spade tile
location, and if any seeds are in the
soil many of them will sprout. If so,
go over it again, which will save much
time and labor in the spring. Late
summer and fall is the proper time to
clean garden, especially if weed seeds
are to be gotten rid Of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Children Will Decry Beer.

Left foot, right foot, don't you hear?
Left foot, right foot, drink no beer.
These two lines are part of the "Chil-
dren's Temperance March," which was
sung by large number of children this
afternoon at the Lincoln chautauqua on
the normal school ground in Englewood.
The children wore red. white and blue
soldier caps and carried flags. Eight of
the marchers were dressed to represent
the prohibition states. Two boys carried
large pictures of Lincoln.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Canned Plum s.

Canned blue plums will make deli
cious winter pies. To pounds of fruit
add 31a pounds of brown sugar, one
pint of good vinegar and 1 ounce each
of cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Scald
them about three times and jar them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
LfftdnE Heavy Tfmbers.

When it becomes necessary for one
man to handle heavy weight, such as
log or barn timber which must be
lifted, it can be done without strain
by making use of the trick shown in
the sketch Using small blocks, build
a crib under the center Of the log by
lifting up one end, allowing the log
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

good eggs. This sup
position is natural,
inasmuch as SO many
eggs of questionable
,urity reach the din
ner table. If the
dealer desired he
could readily dis
card eggs Of doubt
full age, as there are
numerous devices
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

nomenal and their productions the talk
IF the Millinery world. If you want a
nice, up-to-date, stylish and well made
hat ask your dealer to show you a hat
with a B. L. & B. Label. You will find
it to be what you desire and the price
will be within the reach of your purse.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
TRICK IN TIMBER HANDLING.

to balance near the center When lifted
other timber under the long end, and
then repeat the operation.-Farm and
Home
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

troubles. Is that re-
lief lasting? Let Mrs
James NJ. Long, OF
113 N. Augusta ST.,
Staunton, Va, tell
you. On January 31st,
1908, Mrs. Long
wrote: "DOan's Kid
ney Pills have cured
me" (of pain in the
hack urinary from
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

bles, bearing down sensations, etc.). On
June Goth, 1907, four and one-half
years later, she said: IL haven't had
kidney trouble since. repeat my testi-
mony."
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Horse Sense.

The stable must be light or the eyes
will be injured. The air must be pure
or the lungs will be impaired.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for
Children teething: softens the gums, reduces in.
hammation. allays pain. cures wind collie. %
cents hottie
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Simple Egg Tester.

The average person evidently imag-
ines that it is impossible for the dealer
to distinguish between bad eggs and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

A monorail wheelbarrow has been
invented which will travel on railway
rails. and is intended to be used in yards
where there are many tracks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
THE TIME TEST.

That Is What Proves True Merit.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring the quick
est of relief from backache and kidney
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhaspositively cured thousands of
women whohave been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-downfeeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness Ornervous prostratiOn.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03
Ladies' Hats for Fall.

In Fashion Land the seasons are al
ways in advance and it has been Fall
for some time. especially in the realm of
Millinery. The large Wholesale Mill
merry Houses are now having their Fall
Openings. showing the correct hats for
Fall wear. The foremost house of the
Northwest and recognized as a leader
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

EUTS St. Wins Dance and Nervous Diseases per-
4 II = manently cured by DR.. Klines Gree. Nerve
Rsstorer Send for FREE $50 trial bottle and treatise
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

in the line throughout
the United States is the
firm of BLUMENFELD,
LOCHER & BROWN CO.,
known to the trade as The
Progressive Millinery House
of Milwaukee. The success
of this firm has been phe-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-09-03

This woman says that after
months of suffering Lydia e.
PinIxham's Vegetable Compound
made her as well as ever.
Maude E. Forgie, of Lsesburg, Va,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 want other suffering women to
know what Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound has done for me. For
months 1 suffered from feminine ills
so that I thought I could not live.
wrote you, and after taking Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
using the treatment you prescribed I
strong, and we'll >asever, and thank you
for the good yor nave done me-"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16

After a housekeeper fully realizes
the worth Of turpentine in a household
she is never willing to be without Il
supply of it. 1t gives quick relief to
burns, is an excellent application for
corns, and is good for rheumatism and
sore Threats. Turpentine is sure pre-
ventive against moths; by dropping Il
trifie in the drawers, trunks and CUP
boards it will render the garments Sc
cure from injury during the summer
1t will also keep ants from the closets
and storerooms if few drops are put
i'm the corners and upon the shelves
while il is sure destruction to bedbtgs
and will effectually drive them away
from their haunts if thoroughly applied
to all the joints of the bedstead. II
Injuries neither clothing nor furniture.
One tablespoonful added to a bucket of
warm water is excellent for cleaning
paint. Turpentine is used in laundry
work in conjunction with ammonia 90
remove paint stains from colored
clothes. The two liquids are mixed and
the stain dipped in and rubbed until it
disappears. 1t is also used in cold
water starch to make the iron pass
along the fabric smoothly. Proper
tions, four drops to one tablespoonful
OF starch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16

long pointed train, which dress proph-
cts declare viii reign for many a moon.
The tenth woman, who, for one reason
or another, prefers walking skirt,
usually has recourse to the time-honor-
ed plated models, although the efforts
to shorten the gored style sometimes
result in garment which does not sag
at the sides nor fall in about the feet.
Long skirts have brought in their wake
longer jackets. Fetching affairs have
fitted backs and cutaway fronts which,
in common with the redingotes-some
of which extend to within few inches
OF the skirt hem-Open over smart
waistcoats, deeply pointed at the throat
and cut squarely off at the waist line.
With the light-colored broadcloth and
kersey suits, the vests are usually of
corded silk of precisely the same shade,
and many of them are double-breasted
and finished as in the masculine gar
ment
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16
The DutfermiII- Rafb-

Now it's the buttermilk bath taken
internally. It's the newest beauty
secret. yet already it is sweeping
through the ranks of the elect at a rate
that threatens TO make it universal be-
fore the Newport season opens. Posi-
by the bath i'm itself doesn't give so
much of the benefiting as does the rest
it entails. 1t must be taken in bed.
and the taking requires n whole day.
Which means that the woman who
takes it doesn't get up at all. She
awakes at her usual hour, but instead
Of rising or even drinking her morning
coffee or chocolate, she swallows a
draught OF buttermilk. Then she turns
over and goes to sleep for an hour or
SO. When she awakes she drinks more
buttermilk. Another nap follows IL she
feels inclined. IL she doesn't she
drinks more butterrnilk. And when she
has done that she drinks more but
termilk.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16
Ideal House Mother.

Let every woman take it to heart to
make everybody about her as happy
as she can. Let her see that as far as
possible they have the rooms they like
best, the little articles of furniture and
ornament they prefer; let her not dis
dain to pay such attention to the chairs
and sofas of the family dwelling rooms
as that every individual may be corr
fortably placed and feel that he or she
has not been left out in the cold Let
her try not so much to make her
rooms splendid as thoroughly habitable
and comfortable drawing room
bright and sweet with flowers in sum
mer or dried rose leaves in winter,
plenty of soft light and warmth, or of
coolEess adapted TO the weather-this
sort of thing belongs properly to a wo-
man who seeks to make her house q
province Of the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16
To Pasteuri.e Baby,s MIX.

If jars with glass tops are obtain
able use them; otherwise use ordinary
fruit jars. Break the glass in the tin
tops of the latter and remove it, so
they are easier 10 clean. Every morn
ing before preparing the milk scrub
jars and tops and scald thoroughly.
Prepare milk in pitcher, then fill jars
and screw on the tops loosely and place
on n clean cloth in a kettle of cold
water and cover. The jars should
stand in water about half way.
Bring water to boiling point, remove
from fire, let stand about fifteen min.
utes. then cool rapidly and keep in a
cool place. When wanting to feed baby
stir the contents of one jar, pour off
desired amount into a nursing bottle,
put on nipple. and heat in hot water
Two or three jars will hold enough
milk for twentyfour hours
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16
ARCTIC TRIP TO LOOK FOR GOLD

ExDIorers to Make Scientific study
of the Northern Lands.
An arctic expedition which has not
attracted much attention Is being ac-
lively equipped and will soon be ready
to sail from one of the ports in the
north of France, according to the New
York Herald. 1t is the expedition or
the French Oceanographic Society and
the commander chosen is Captain
Charles Bernard. The expedition will
sail In the ketch Jacques Cartier, the
gift of a woman, Nine. G. Thomson,
and the party will consist Of twenty
men.
Charles Roux, president OF the coun-
ell of administration Of the Compagnie
Generate Transatlantique, is directing
the enterprise, which was projected at
the recent exhibition at Marseilles.
There was section of oceanography at
the exhibition which brought together
a great many scientists and nayigators
interested in the study and the def
cIencies of Information as to polar
waters were discussed and so the idea
of an oceanographlc polar expedition
was evolved.
The Bernard expedition is not TO try
for any record in the way of high lati-
tude. The program Is to study the
coast and waters in the neighborhood
of Nova Zembla and the Kara Sea.
Indications of mineral wealth will be
sought on the islands and opportuni-
ties for the extension Of French fish
cries In northern waters. These will
be the Industrial aims. The scientific
ones will cover the whole field of polar
research.
The Jacques Cartier is solid vessel,
with a steel prov and sheath of
heart of oak along the water, or. rath-
er. the Ice line. She is specially braced
within to resist nipping by the ice
pack. She is schooner rugged. The
quarters for the men are spacious and
the storerooms ample for several
years supplies. There are, besides,
Photographic workrooms, laboratory,
and a library. There is apparatus on
board for surveying and for deep-sea
sounding and an elaborate fishing out
fit. The small boats include two steam
launches
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-04-16
His Profession.

In the midst Of our tea drinking In
the little Partisan restaurant, says Miss
Betham-Edwards in an account Of
'Home Life In France" gentlemanly
individual wearing tall hat and frock
coat entered, and, after short colo
guy with the young master, passed out
"You would never guess that gentle
mans Grand" Marcel said, smiling as
he reseated himself at the tea table.
"He looked to me like rather distin-
guished customer" 1 replied. Some
government functionary on half pay or
an owner Of bonds"
Marcel smiled again.
THAT well dressed gentleman, then.
supplies us with toothpicks, which his
wife makes at home. He calls once a
month and takes our orders. l dare
saw he and his wife between them
make from Sc to So week and con-
trlve to keep up appearances on that
sum. 1t is an instance of what one
calls 'gilded poverty"