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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Ground Wire Fences.

In the summer season many farmers
sustain considerable loss of live stock
from lightning striking wire fences and
killing animals standing near. This loss
can be avoided if the fence is grounded
that is, connection made between
the wires and the damp soil beneath.
This can be done by stapling a No. 9
wire along the post from top to bottom
and burying the end in the ground deep
enough to reach damp earth. These
ground wires should be fastened to
about every third post. When the light
ming strikes fence thus fixed the cur
rent is conducted into the ground in
stead Of being detected into the body
of some animal.
When a storm comes up stock in a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Wheat Fields Follow Civilization.

From the Atlantic coast the progress
of grain production has advanced west
ward with settlement, until it now has
reached the banks of the North Sas-
katchewan river and the foothills of the
Rocky mountains. In the days of our
fathers. the Richelieu valley was the
great wheat field. 1t bore! forty crops in
succession.-From the Albertan, Cal
gary, Canada.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
HoBGoBL1Ns IN A MAINE HOUSE.
Deputy Sheriff and a Crowd Called Oct
to Solve the Mystery. y

They are having quite exciting times
at the home of Elmer Dare, in Harmony
about two miles from here.
June the place was visited by Spirits
hobgoblins or some other obnoxious un-
earthly creatures The family was awak-
ened in the night by cidar and vinegar
barrels being rolled over in the cellar;
doors, slamming, chairs tipped over ana
other noises too numerous to mention.
The neighbors were called in by teie-
phone and watched all night, but failed
TO locate the cause of the disturbance
The next three nights the same mys-
FERROUS doings were repeated. and several
windows were broken. Although there
was a bright moon and several men
watched the place they failed to dis
cover any cause for the unusual commo-
ton.
We have not heard the result of Satur-
day night, but a crowd. with the deputy
sheriff for a leader, were fully resolved
to solve the mystery if possible. 1t may
be case like what we heard at Union
several years ago when a certain young
lady endeavored to persuade her father
to buy her an organ by getting Old I'm
Gle Ben Robbins to play ghOst.-Athens
| Cor. Rockland Opinion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Corn Dainty.

Open can of corn, run the corn
through a meat chopper to grind fine
all the whole and coarse grains. Place
a baking dish Oh the stove, put in two
spoonfuls of butter; when hot add the
corn, tablespoonful Of sugar, salt and
pepper, cook and stir for a few minutes,
add and stir in well three beaten eggs
and place in the oven until slightly
Drowned remove, fold a napkin around
the dish, set in a pretty plate and place
upon the table.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
STRUGGLE WITH A TIGER.
The Strange Story Of a Homeric Contest
from India

Two brothers, Khuda Bakhs and
Shaikh Abdul CHAM of Moradabad,
were dispatched recently to Rampour ON
an errand, and while entering a grove
at Khadpura a tiger sprang upon Khuda
Bakhs. who, being an athlete, warded
off the blow aimed ct him with his right
hand, and caught ore of the paws with
the other and maintained his hold.
though the tiger was mauling the other
hand.
Abdul CHAM now rushed up with a
stout stick, which he forced down the
tigers throat, making it release his
brothers hand. when Bakhs seized an
other paw with his wounded hand. fore
ing both paws back. He wrestled with
the tiger, keeping it down by sheer force.
while Abdul CHAM belabored it with his
lathi and killed it.
The tiger was carried by the brothers
to his highness, the Mawab of Rampur
''who kept the skin as a memento and
sent Khuda Bakhs to the state dispen-
sary for treatment. Indian Daily Tele-
graph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Dividing Line at Cape Hatteras.

Cape Hatteras is the true dividing line
betweea tho north and the south. North
of it there is not a trace of the palmetto
and other forms of vegetation which, SUBJ
tropical IN character. cease there also.
Mason and Dixon's line is an imaginary
sort Of thing in the north, but Hatteras
is the outer mark of the real dividing
line and il affords fine opportunity for
study.-FCrest and Stream.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

For thirty years Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, ffatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness OF nervous 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, 1908-08-20

box are made as separate shutters, the
boards being nailed to crOss-pieces of
2 inches by inches batten, put about
four feet apart. The end shutters are
made to go inside the side shutters,
and two of the cross-pieces, in this
case, are fixed right at the ehd of the
boards
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

size Doctors did not help and was
fast drifting into the hopeless stages.
1 used Doan's Kidney Pills at the criti-
cal moment and they really saved my
life"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

disease started with
slight irregularity and
weakness and devel-
oped into dangerous
dropsy. l became
weak and languid and
could do no house
work. My back ached
terribly. 1 had bear
ing down pains and
my limbs blOated to
twice their normal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Retain Color of Potatoes.

When peeling sweet potatoes or
parsnips place them in water in which
a teaspoon of vinegar has been mixed
and they will not turn dark. Sprinkle
a pinch of salt over apples before put
ting into pie and it will be improved
greatly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

AUTOMOBILES .
In fact, the
horse has de-
V ell op e d a
n e W prank,
called ''auto-
p h Q b i a
making him
unsafe espe-
cially for la
dies to drive.
Let him see
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Birds of a Feather.

"Cabby, make your horse so a little
quicker impossible; l am a mem
Der of the Society for the Protection of
Animals" Ten minutes later, on arrival
-"C6me, bourgeois, give me another good
pourboire'' Impossible; l am mem
Der of the Temperance society. LES
iAnnales.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Rotation Crops.

Turnips, carrots and potatoes are ex-
cellent in the rotation of farm crops.
very successful farmer grows wheat,
clover, corn, oats and turnips, and tur-
nips, carrots or potatoes, beginning with
wheat again. BY this system clover is
the main crop, and the land is benefited,
while corn and the root crops demand
cultivation, this keeping the land clean
and making a six-year rotation.
The orange tree is said to produce
about 10000 oranges during its life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

EUTS St. vitus Dance and Nervous Diseases per-
4 Il - manentIy cured by Dr. Kline's Great Nerve
Send for FREE e9.OO trial bottle and treatise
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Id, 931 Arch Street PHILADELPHIA Pa
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

The wealth Of New Zealand, accord
ing to recent statistics, is $14S0 per per-
son, and is said to be the highest of any
country in the world.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Prevents Runaway,

After being trained to pass locomo-
lives, bicycles, ETC., without shying,
the horse must now be broken in to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
ALL RUN DOWN.
Miss Della .Stroe6e, 4Oho had Com
PleteLy Lost Her Health, Found
Rellef. from Pe-ru-ta at once.
Read What She SAYS.

MISS DELLA STROEBE, 10 Rich
4VA mond St., Appleton, Wis.,, writes:
"For several years I was in a run
down condition, and could find no re-
lief from doctors and medicines. !
could not enjoy my meals, and could
not sleep at night. had heavy, dark
circles about the eyes.
"My friends were much alarmed. 1
was advised to give Peruna trial, ana
to my joy began to improve with the
first bottle. After taking six bottles
felt completely cured. cannot say TOO
much for Peruna as medicine 1or
women in rundown condition"
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. F. Boyer, 142l Sherman
Ave-, Evanston, ILL.,, says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thanks
Peruna for new life and strength.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

This woman says she was saved
from an operation by Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
LenaV. Henry, of Norristown, Ga,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"I suffered untold misery from fe-
male troubles. My doctor said an opera
ton was the only chance had, and /
dreaded it almost as much as death.
Zone day / read how other women
had been cured by Lydia E. Pinlkham's
Vegetable, Compound, and decided to
try it. Before 1 had taken the first
bottle I was better, and now / am en-
tirely cured.
every woman suffering with any
female trouble should take Lydia E.
Pinkham,S Veretable CompOund."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

MRS. sWINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP fol
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation allays pain. wind collie. p
cents q bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
SAVED AT THE CRISIS.

Delay Meant Death from Kidney
Troubles.
Mrs. Herman Smith, 9Ol Broad
street, Athens, Ga, says: Kidney
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
Lace and Outline.

Most Of the dresses al this mo.
mcnt are relieved with lace, some
hlouscs being entirely made Of lace,
while lace as Jokes and trimmings.
vests and the like. on elaborate
bodices. is prominent. lace sleeves
come often to the wrist
The colors of the latest cloth
dresses are so delicate and new pur-
pie Is perhaps one of the best worn
shades Of the year. The empire effect
at the back is altogether charming.
Tho empire coat is delightful, with
its straight front faced with velvet
worn over n brucaded waistcoat,
pretty lace hunting stock and jabot
finishing the throat We are prefer
ring light shades TO white and cream
this year and lace accords well with
these Brmettes are favuring a new
yellow tone, trimmed with ocru lace;
this in fine cloth Is VOL worn for re-
ceptiOn dresses
Whatever the trimming or the cut
the one aim of the best dressmakers
is TO keep the outline clear.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27

style or one of the newer kimono mod.
els Immature figures frequently look
better In the fuller, more blouBelike
models, while the tailor.made type OF
girl looks hcr best In the severe lines
OF the strictly tailored cut and finished
costume. If the color Is becoming and
the suit is made upon proper lines,
even the plainest style will be be-
coming this season, especially when
the atlantic, copenhagen and other
bright light blues and the rose and
coral shades are so much worn by the
younger set
Nelvetccn and corduroys wear OK.
cellently, and are particularly pretty
In browns, sapphire blues. dark greens
or reds The very fine cords are reck.
oned smartest this year. and either
Of these vclyets will be suitable for
school use another season
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
IDEAS IN TABLE DECORATION.
Bowls and Round Baskets Just Now
IN Great Favor

Table decorations offer most
keeper to exercise her sense of beau
ty, her taste, her love of harmony and
even her sentiment, for the poetry Of
ones nature can hardly be better OK.
pressed than In floral arrangement.
and to woman Of romantic tempera'
ment the possibility of expressing
herself in flowers Is infinitely moro
attractive than that of displaying her
ability in the arrangement Of menu.
Consequently the subject of table
decorations to woman who enter
tains at all always appeals more or
less happily.
There is quite fashion this season
for using bowls and round baskets
In the shape OF bowls in connection
with table decorations. In recent
very happy decoration of this sort
seven bowls were used, six being Of
one size and the seventh, meant for
the center, much larger The bowls
were porcelain, with pink and green
decorations, the designs all being
alike In each bowl was set pink
begonia in full bloom, with its heavy
and beautiful leaves setting off the clear
pink of the blossoms. The largest bowl
was placed In the center A short dis
lance from this center bowl toward
the head and foot OF the table. two
bowls were placed on either side Of
It. Then at other equal distances and
still further toward the head and foot
of the table another bowl was placed
on each end. Ivy vine was laid fiat
on the table In graceful, careless
sprays that In way connected the
design formed by the bowls and com
plcted IT,
A more elaborate decoration is made
Of white friesia, smilax and palms in
gold wicker baskets. Graceful bunch.
es of the flowers and the long blades
which are their foliage rise from small
beds of moss and smilax Four Of
these beds are arranged In a graceful
shape resembling n diamond on either
end of the central decoration. The
beds are not yet placed close together,
but at some distance apart on the
cloth. In the center of each OF these
groups of graceful blossoms is placed
a round gilt basket, containing a
small palm, which towers quite little
above the flowers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27

linens and washable silks Of rough
weave. but these do not look as
smart rs the shirt waists OF thinner
fubrics-fino linens, lawns and sheer
COlorcd materials. A favorite model
for a sheer shirt waist shown in the
illustration, is made with yoke com.
ing rather deep over the shoulders in
front and with the fronts slightly
fulled to this There is a wide plat
down the front. and the sleeves are in
regulation shirt waist style, finished
with small stlNf cuffs cut in u point
on the upper side.
White or colored stif collars are
suitable with these shirt waists, and
II the material is heavy then trim
short bow Is appropriate. With the
sheer lawn and linen waists fancy
lace and lawn bows look charming,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
He Sat Staring at a Letter.

and the next, but on the third morn,
ing II was ended There had been
more than time, yet Elizabeth had not
answered his appeal
They were setting next years
strawberries, with Billy little way
off, admonishing his chickens. young
and old. The house doors stood hos
pitably open; the green gate was aiar.
Thus there was invitation TO n stran.
ger who walked with downcast eyes
until she was fairly upon them She
was young and slight, with red-golden
hair and velvet dark eyes. Her hand
went timidly to Billy's shoulder as she
said in a pleading voice: Please call
Lawrence-Mv. Drenton there is
something ! must say TO him"
She spoke low. but Drenton heard.
He came toward them, his head high,
but a certain glimmer Of shamcd
hope In his eyes. Mary was behind
him; she had somehow sensed a eli
max. 1t was to her that Elizabeth
spoke, slowly. like child repeating
lesson hardly learned. Tell Law
renee, please, knew no more than
he did what was In the will, until it
was too late"
Elizabeth, ! knew you did not but
don't you see how 1t stung-going to
you fer everything when ! had been
taught to believe all was TO be mine?"
Drenton broke In. Elizabeth bowed
her head Drenton hurried on: I'VE
grew up together-both wards of my
uncle He loved Elizabeth and hated
me. Perhaps that was natural enough;
he had loved her mother, But he said
always his money should so to his
blood. Then, when he lay dying. he
made us marry. and by his will Eliza,
beth had all, nothing"
80 you ran away from her. Fool.
ish. foolish fellow" Mary said, but
there was no reproach In her eyes.
Worse than foolish - wicked"
Drenton answered. For. you see. |
loved her so dearly could not bear
to depend on her"
Elizabeth trembled and turned
away her face. Billy reached his
twisted hand to lay II upon her sof,
fingers, saying: Forgive him, Eliza,
beth. He did not know what real
love was"
But / think he has found out"
Mary half whispered. aaaea.
Drenton raised his eyes. After one
long look he took Elizabeth In his
arms, crying softly. exultantly: you
are here, and shall keep you. Be
hold me forever pensioner-and the
| richest man alive"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
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Mary knew that somewhere
woman's heart was breaking for this
fine young fellow, soft.handed, well.
made, full of charm, but she did no
spying; that did not belong to her
Drenton's mind often went to the
many things Billy and Mary lacked
through needing money. The roof had
begun to leak badly. the well needed
a new curb; moreover. there was the
donkey-Cart still unrealiZed. not to
nCme warm carpets and better ways
Of heating the house Mary was
brave as she was thrifty: her hat
looked as though II had never been
new, She stayed away from church
through lack of Sunday clothes yet
Billy was ccddled and nuurshcd until
he was driven to protest Something
must be done, and quickly, before
there came the pinch of winter.
Drenton could do II, at no moro sac.
riiice than that OF a little pride He
owed II to Billy. and especially to
Mary, 10 make the sacrifice. 1t was
only his word, rash and ill.condl.
toned. that would need TO be broken.
Late, so late his candle had begun
to gutter, he sat staring at letter,
brief and blurred. Elizabeth" it ran.
! said would ask for nothing am
not asking for myself, but for the best
people alive. They are husband and
wife. UNNECESSARILY rich In each
other, yet so poor a thousand dollars
win be wealth to them. Send 1t,
please. He is n cripple and helpless.
She does everything for him. and he
loves her enough to rejoice not re.
bel"
There was little more beyond the ad.
dress and signature. Drenton crept
out to mail it, half hating himself for
writing II. yet somehow deep down
there was a song In his heart The
song strengthened all the next day
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
Venu Change In Baker Case.

Aurora--A change Of Venue was
taken to Judge Woodward Of Garth.
age In the case of Mrs, Albert Baker,
her brother, T. + Ralney and Mrs
Rainey. mother of both Rniney and
Mrs Baker, who are charged with an
assault on Albert Baker Albert
Baker was assaulted at his home in
Chitwood by masked man and two
women. The man shot Baker, who
succeeded in tearing the mask from
his assailants face and identifying
him. Bakers life was insured ior
10000.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
THE THREE.PIEcE SUIT.
With This Woman rs Fifty Gowned
for Any Occasion.

The three.piece afternoon suit
counts In making the girl or woman
who owns n really smart one ready
to appear fifty gowned at almost any
function. For the young girl not yet
through school the range Of suitable
styles Is quite limited. For her this
suit should consist of a coat and skirt
of cloth, velveteen or corduroy in a
plain, becoming color. II velveteen
or the corded velvet is selected skirt
OF semicircular style or plated in
groups is preferable to other models.
The coat may be tailored with the
rounded corners that are the reignlng
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
90 YOU KNOW
WHAT WHITE LEAD 1877
It's Chief Use and Method of Deter.
mining Good from Bad Explained.

White Lead Is the standard paint
material all over the world. II Is made
BY corrodlng metallic lead into white
powder, through exposing II to the
fumes OF weak acetiC acid and carbonlc
acid gas; this powder is then ground
and mixed with llnseed oil. making a
thick paste, in which form IL is packed
and sold for painting purposes, Tho
painter thins II down to the proper
consistency for application by the ad'
dltion OF more linseed oil.
The above refers, Of course, TO pure,
genuine White Lead only. Adulterated
and fake white Lead, OF which there
are many brands on the market. is
generally some sort OF composition
containing only percentage Of white
lead; sometimes no White Lead at all:
in such stuff, barytcs or ground rock.
chalk, and similar cheap substances
are used to make bulk and initiate the
appearance OF pure White Lead
There is, however, n positive test by
which the purity or impurlty of White
Lead may be proved or exposed, be
fore painting with 1t.
Tho blow.pipe flame will reduce
pure white lead to metallic lead II
a supposed white lead be thus tested
and 1t only partially reduces to lead,
leaving residue, It is proof that
something else was there besides
white lead
The National Lead Company guar.
antee all White Lead sold in packages
bearing its Dutch Boy Painter trade.
mark to prove absolutely pure under
this blow.pipe test. and that you may
make the test yourself in your own
home, they will send free upon re.
quest a blow.pipe and everything else
necessary to make the test, together
with a valuable booklet on paint Ad.
dress National Lead Company, Wood.
bridge Building, New York
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
Block Burns In Gait.

Chillicothe-Fire destroyed block
OF business houses in Gait, Mo, TWEEN
ty.thrce miles north of Chlllicothe,
causing a loss estimated at 10000.
The heaviest losers are Robert Todd,
Joe Shankcy. John Coskcy and Thos.
Freshman, all merchants. The fire
started In Todd store from an over
heated stove. Gait is without fire pro.
lection and for r time the entire town
was threatened.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
NEWSOF MISSOURI
$1,000 for Husbands Death.

KiDgston-Mr:. Elsie Filley got
judgment for 81 600 In the circuit
court against Albert Flley for the
killing Of her husband, Clay Filley,
Dec q last Albert F!Iey has been
In Jail since that date charged with
Staying his wife and 7.ycar-old child
and his brother. Clay Filley the XIII.
ings all occurring the same night. Ills
trial on the charge OF murder has
been continued until the June term.
Mrs. Elsie Finley was not able to BE-
in court, and during the reading Of
her deposition FilIey was greatly af
fected.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
Defends Anti.saloon Leaaue.

Neutrality-suspicious. a large audi
cnce at the courthouse, State Field
Secretary d. b. Johnson Of the Mis-
souri, Anti.saloon League defended the
state organization and State Supcrin-
tendeut L. q. Robinson ard made a
strong plea for funds to assist In tie
crusade in Missouri. He gtout!y de-
MED the charge that the league was
playing fayorites in the crusade.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-03-27
Fashionable Waist Model.

shirt waist or 1t may be that II is
high time for a decided change from
the soft lingerie blouse which has
had such long period Of popularity
Whatever is the cause. the plain shirt
waists is here, and It promises to rival
the lace trimmed ones in It's dainti.
ness of cOloring and materials.
Many Of the newest tailor shirt
waists are made OF heavy materials,