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Arizona republican., 1908-01-04

When the evenings are cool
And you boys begin to call
Take her Oonofrio's cactus candy
Ard you're sure to be it all.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-04
AN HOUR EARLIER

on account Of the change in time
on the railroad, it viii be necessary for
the Tempe correspondent to have his
matter ready for the mail an hour ear
lier than heretofore. Those having
items for publication. changes of ads
or business of any kind. are therefore
requested to have the same at the Of
flee not later than AIS local time.
Washington Navels. every store in
Tempe TODAY. IOc per dozen.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-04
A PAIR OF cRIPPLEs

Read Hyder Bros. display adj Grea
bargains offered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

Few persons realize that horses
shoof is really the same thing as the toe
nails of human beings or of animals
having toes. The horn of a hoof grows
just as a tOenail does.
The hoof grows more rapidly in I'M
shOd horses than in those wearing
shoes, and it grows faster in horses
which are well groomed and well fed.
But on an average. says the New York
Sub, the horn grows about third OF
an inch a month.
Hind hoofs grow faster than fore
hoOfs The toe of the hoof being the
longest part, it takes longer for the horn
to grow down there than at the heel.
For instance, the toe will grow entire
~ down in from eleven to thirteen
months, while the heel will grow down
in from three to five months.
AS the new horn grows out any
cracks or defects in the old gradually
work down to where they can be cur
off Just as with human finger nails you
can watch the progress of a bruise
from the root to the tip.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
A War ON Insects.

massachusetts, scientists have evolved
a plan for the destruction of the gypsy
and nrown-tailed moths. They hav,
locked with dismay on the raiagcS Of
these moths in the foliage and have
planned what, in military science,
w"n'd be a fine bit of strategy. I'M
able by any direct assault to destroy
the moths, the scientists havr. enlisted
tie aid Of an army Of moth parasites,
little insects that taSten themselves OF.
the lIOths, feed upon anil finally de-
stroy them. Eight hundred thousand
Of these parasites have been secured,
and at the right moment will be set
upon the nemy. A singular fact is that
the moths do not recognize the para
sites as enemies, but seem to find their
presence grateful They give of their
life to support the parasites, and III
timately, fall victim to their own
generosity. How similar this relation,
ship to that which 100 often obtains
among human beings SO striking
ant things does it recall tat we almost
feel pity for the destructive moths and
resentment against the ungrateful para
sites whose services have been invoked.
But look at the devastation wrought
by the moths gives poise and resolution,
and we welcome the scientists strategy
and wish for it success.
But what of the parasites? What
mischief, if any, will they work in the
affairs of man when they have de-
stroyed his enemies, the moths? Will
it be necessary to employ another army
of insects to destroy them, and, if so,
how much progress will have been made
toward the conditions of healthful veg
etable growth ?-Columbus Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
short Suggestions.

Newspapers may be used to pad the
ironing board just as we'll as an old
blanket or muslin.
Soap we'll applied to drawer slides
will keep the drawers in furniture and
closets from sticking.
If you will varnish your linoleum
about every three months it will last
much longer than without the coats of
yarnish.
When washing floors or cleaning win
dows always put few drops of paraf-
fin in the water and this will keep away
flies. moths and other insects.
The skin from boiled ham will be
more easily removed if as soon as being
taken from the boiling liquor the ham
be plunged into cold water for mo-
ment.
Cheese may be kept from going moldy
by wrapping it in cloth dipped in vim
egar and wrung nearly dry. Cover the
cloth with a wrapper of paper and keep
in cool place.
Milk for the baby can be kept warm
the whole night if it is kept near hot
water bottle, the two wrapped in a
wooden blanket 1t has been known to
keep warm until daylight.
Do not throw away the old table
cloths. When too much worn to use
on the table cut into convenient sibe,
put narrow hem on sides and one-inch
hem on ends and see what nice, soft
towels they will make.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

field will naturally drift toward the
fence for protection, especially if there
are no trees in the field. The barbs on
wires attract the lightning, which has
been known to travel several miles on
a fence before it was discharged into
the ground. Lightning takes the path
of least resistance, and if the body of
an animal is standing near the fence
it makes a good conductor and the
charge is DETECTED, with the result of
a dead horse or COW.
The cost and time needed to ground
a wire fence is small and need not en-
ter into the question, but when valu-
able animal is killed, or maybe a whole
herd, as has often happened, the cost
is then very considerable. While you
may never have had any losses of this
kind, it will not pay to put this matter
off, for the next storm that comes up
NAV be as disastrous to you as it has
been to some of your neighbors. Avoid
it by grounding your wire fences in
time.-Goodall's Farmer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Wagon Road Bridges.

State supervision of all bridges erect
ed is proposed by State Engineer Fred
erick Skene of New York That gem
tleman has drawn up proposed law
covering the matter He would require
his approval, as we'll as the approval
of the county engineer, of the plans
and specifications Of every bridge ex-
ceeding $500 in cost to be built by q
town. He also recommends that con-
tracts for such bridges be required to
be awarded to the lowest bidder, after
the work has been properly advertised,
and, finally, that the approval of the
State engineer be required before pay
ment for completed bridge is made.
There is law in that State providing
that the assistance of the State engi-
neer may be invoked to superintend
such constructions, but it has been ig-
nOred by the counties and towns, and
contracts have been irregularly award
ed, with the result that there are many
inferior structures. Such a law as
that proposed would be the means of
correcting the evils of the existing sys-
tenn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Trees and Lightning.

There is a popular belief that certain
trees are less likely than others to be
struck by lightning, and that during
a thunderstorm it is quite safe to stand
under Il beech, for example, while tile
danger under resinous tree or an oak
is, respectively, fifteen or twenty times
greater. This is disputed in a recent
writing by DIR. A. w. Bothwick in his
Notes of the Royal Botanical Garden
of Edinburgh The doctor says that
no tree is immune, and the beech is
struck quite as frequently as any other
species. Apparently the taller trees in
a neighbOrhOOd are the ones most like
ly to be struck Contrary to what is
believed by some people, the cells are
not "ruptured or torn by the formation
of steam, as might happen if the heat
ing by the electric current was very
great. The cells collapse and shrink
up, but are never torn" The root sys-
tenn does not seem to be ever damaged
nv li0htninO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
For oven Management

The safest guide for the novice with
regard to the heat of an oven is that
provided by NJ Gouffe, once the royal
chef:
Tear up sheet of kitchen paper into
not too small pieces, and try the oven
by placing in it one of these every eight
or ten minutes, till you obtain the de-
aired temperature. If on being put into
the oven the paper blaZes up or burns
at once. the oven is manifestly too hot.
If after a stay of two or three minutes
the paper turns a dark, almost choco-
late, brown, the oven is "hOt' one,
fit for patties and small pastry. II
after the same time the paper becomes
Havana or cigar brown, the oven lis
quick" and ready for tarts, yol-au-
vent, and such like. If the paper in the
game time only turns Il yellowish brown
(the color of good deal plank, the
gwen is moderately quick or soak
lug oven, ready for bread large meat
ur game pies, pound cakes. etc. IT.,
lastly, when left in for this time, the
paper is barely tinged with yellowish
shade, sponge cakes, meringues and
such like may be safely put into it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Excursion 20 milwaukee.

Reduced rates of fare and one-haif for
the round trip are offered to merchants
in the West and Northwest by the Mil.
waukee Association of Jobbers and
Manufacturers. The dates of sale at all
stations distant 100 miles or more from
Milwaukee are August 1928 inclusive
tickets good returning until September
and August 29-September 6 inclusive
tickets good returning until September
16. TO obtain these rates merchants
must get from their local agent receipt
for one full paid fare to Milwauket
which, when cOuntersigned by any Mil
waukee jobber or manufacturer and by
the secretary of the Milwaukee Associa,
ton of Jobbers and Manufacturers VIII
entitie holder to return ticket for one
half fare.
Milwaukee jobbers and manufacturers
want the patronage of up-to-date bust
ness men. They offer best goods at right
prices and believe in and offer fair treat
ment. The absolute superiority. OF thel
manufactures is known throughout the
world. Combine business with pleasure
Milwaukee is one of the most attractive
summer resorts in the country. Visit the
Wisconsin State Fair, Sept. I'll. Bring
your family with you. Office of the Mil
waukee Association of Jobbers and Man
ufacturers. 1919 University Building
corner Mason and Broadway.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Goaseberrx Preserves.

A North country recipe of unusual ex-
sellence: Weigh equal quantities OF
fruit and sugar; put the former into a
preserving kettle, boil and break it, stir
constantly and let it boil very quickly.
When most of the juice is wasted add
the sugar and simmer one hour. The
gooseberries should be very ripe; if not,
add to the fruit in putting over the fire
a fourth of a cup of water. Use loaf
available, shaved maple sugar The
maple sugar makes a delicious preserve
for serving with game in the winter.
The recipe has been in use fully 100
years in the maple sugar country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

BLINDS THE HORSE. the machlhe
coming, let him hear it, let it pass him
slowly at the other side of the road
the effect is likely to be the same. He
SHES, he rears, breaks his harness and
throws the occupants, the carriage
and himself into the ditch. The horse
cannot see in front of him-Only TO the
right or left: A California man thinks
the safest plan is to let him see moth
ing at all. He suggests enclosing the
eyes in the novel bride blind shown
here, which he recently patented A
pair Of blinds are attached to the bri-
die. Normally these blinds remain
open. When the driver sees an ap-
preaching automobile he pulls on a
strap which extends to the drivers
seat and the blinds are folded over the
horses eyes, completely obscuring his
vision. The danger of the horse be-
coming frightened and running away
is thus reduced to minimum and the
occupants assured of safety.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
SOUTHERN OREGON.
Where Snug Fortunes Literally Grow on
Trees.


Where Snug Fortunes Literally Grow on
Trees.
In the Rogue river valley in southern
Oregon, F. Fl. Hopkins, in 1907, made
profit of $4,000 off 16 acres of winter
Nelis pears-$11S7.50 an acre. So
writes H. S. Gray in, the Technical
World Magazine. In the same valley,
&c. H Hover bought 10 acres of pear
orchard at $500 an acre. Fifteen
months later the crop brought him
$4,000.
Eight years ago J. l.. Dumass set out
SO acres of apples near Dayton in the
Walla Walla district of southeastern
Washington. In the summer of 1907 he
bought so acres of apple orchard adjoin-
ing his property, at an investment OF
these so acres realized So, 0O0-a return
to the owner of $4,000.
The statements are incOntrovertible
but you instantly demand: What is the
explanations!
A climate and soil that are capable OF
rearing such monsters as the redwood
trees and the sequoins, which render
other parts of this country puny and
scant. account in part for these bewil-
dering figures.
But there are obscure valleys, narrow
and diminutive, mere pockets, between
huge mountains, where in the past nc
plant worthy of cultivation has found SC
much as a root-hold. And it it in many
just such spots as these that the returns
per acre are the hugest. Irrigation, in
such cases. is the remaining factor that
explains the mystery-irrigation which
brings to the barren soil, full of wonder
full potentialities. water. that element
which is to render it so marvelously pro-
ductive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Correcting Her Answer.

A teacher in the Garfield school was
teaching a primary class the beginning
of arithmetic.
''Now 1 have one pencil in my right
hand and one in my left" she said
.'How many pencils have I? Helen
you may answer"
''Two." piped a small voice.
''Then one and one make two, do they
not?"
Sure"
The teacher frowned at the disrespect
full answer.
That's hardly what you should have
said" she said 'Wiil some one in the
class tell Helen what her answer should
have been?'
There was a moment of hesitation
Then one brown fist shot confidently into
the air.
"Ah. James, you may tell Helen what
she should have said"
"Sure. Mixer shouted Jimmie, in 8
tone of triumph.-Kansas City Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
WHY His Love Turned.

Rev. DR.. r. S. Macarthur of Calvary
Baptist church said at dinner in New
York, apropos of international mar
riages:
''Some of these marriages are from
every point of view desirable. Some
again are-but dialogue will illustrate
my meaning.
"'Oh, Helen cried a girl worth SIS,
100000, do you think the duke is sin
cere?
'Sincere?' was the reply. why, OF
course, he's sincere. He hasn't dollar
to his name.'"
DR.. Macarthur paused.
Cor this he added.
"a young marquis rushed upon hi
American fiancee and shouted bitterly:
"'Cruel, heartless girl! You swore 20,
loved me, and now / discover that you
father is a bankrupt New York Sun
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
WONDERED WHY.

Found the Answer Was "COHee."
Many pale, sickly persons wonder for
years why they have to suffer so, and
eventually discover that the drug
caffeine-in coffee is the main cause Of
the trouble.
Il was always very fond of coffee
and drank it every day. l never had
much flesh and often wondered why l
was always so pale, thin and weak.
about five years ago my health COM
pletely broke down and was confined
to my bed. My stomach was in such
condition that ] could hardly take suf-
ficient nourishment to sustain life.
During this time was drinking cof-
fee, didn't think could do with
out it.
after a while l came to the conclu-
sion that coffee was hurting me, and
decided to give it up and try Postum.
/ didn't like the taste of it at first, but
wb"u it was made right-boiled until
dark and rich-I soon became very
fond Of it.
In one week l began to feel better.
l could eat more and sleep better My
sick headaches were less frequent, and
within five months l looked and felt
like new being, headache spells en-
tirely gone
My health continued to improve and
to-day | am well and strong, weigh
148 lbs. | attribute my present health
to the lifegiving qualities of Postum"
There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, '9rhe Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full of
human interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20

Pare and slice four medium-sized po-
Atoes and cook in six cups OF boiling
water. Put one level tablespoon each or
sugar and salt and one rounding table
spoon of butter into a mixing bowl, ana
onto these press the potato through a
ricer. Add the potato water, stir and
let stand one-quarter Of an hour Stir
In two cups of -four, and when luke
warm add one yeast cake dissolved IN
one cup of lukewarm water and sifted
-four enough to make drop batter.
Cover and let stand four hours, or until
light Now add more -four to make
dough that can be kneaded. keeping
well covered, then mold into four
caves; let rise nearly twice in size and
bake
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
A CHINESE TRICK.
Rests Cur Across Arm When He Shoots
to Kill

One peculiar fact developed in the
course of the trial in the superior court
of nine Cinnamon charged with the muir
der Of one of their countrymen, and
that is no Chinaman when using a re
volver levels it straight at a person OF
at an object, but rests the muzzle OF
the gun on his left forearm, and with
the right hand holding the butt dis
charge the weapon.
Counsel wanted an. explanation. but
could not obtain it, and later member
of one of the tongs in the corridor was
asked for a reason.
Don't know why gun is used in
that manner" was the response, unless
it insures more secrecy than the Amer
lean way. For instance. a Chinaman
may wrap the gun in the folds of his
sleeve, leaving only the barrel hole free.
Then a shot may be. fired, when it would
appear as though the one who dis
charged the weapon had his arms folded.
There would he no CLINT of steel and
nothing but Il curl of smoke to tell who
discharged the weapon" -Boston Her
aid
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
1T SEEMED INCURABLE.

Body Raw with Eczema-Discharged
from Hospitals as HOpeless-Cuti-
cura Remedies Cured Him.
From the age of three months until
fifteen years old, my son Owens life
was made intolerable by eczema i'll it's
worst form. In spite of treatments the
disease gradually spread until nearly
every part of his body was quite raw.
He used to tear himself dreadfully in
his sleep and the agony he went
through is quite beyond words. The
regimental doctor pronounced the case
hopeless. We had him in hospitals
four times and he was pronounced one
of the worst cases ever admitted. From
each he was discharged as incurable.
We kept trying remedy after remedy,
but had gotten almost past hoping for
a. cure. Six months ago we purchased
a set of Cuticura Remedies. The result
was truly marvellous, and to-day he is
perfectly cured. Mrs. Lily Hedge, Cam
blewell Green, England, Jan. II, 1901"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Thunder and Milk.

To many persons the curdling of milk
in a thunderstorm is mysterious and
unintelligible phenomenon. Yet. accord
ing to scientists, the whole process is
simple and natural. Their claim is that
milk. like most other substances. con-
tians millions of bacteria. The milk bac-
terra that in day or two under natural
conditions would cause the fluid to sour
are peculiarly susceptible to electricity.
Electricity inspirits and invigorates
them, as alcohol, cocaine or. strong tea
affects them. Under the current s@infiu-
ence they fall to work with amazing ener-
gy, and instead of taking a couple. of
days to sour the milk they accomplish
the task completely in half hour. With
an electric battery it is easy on the same
principles to sour the freshest milk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Animals and Flies.

To protect animals from the annoy
once of flies the following preparation
is recommended: Two-thirds linseed oil.
one-third crude carbolic acid. Apply
with a swab to the tips of the hair, es-
pecially about the horns, and the animal
will not be bothered with flies of any
kind for week. The preparation, it is
asserted, is excellent for horses, an
swering the same purpose The linseed
oil prevents the hair from coming out,
and also retains the carbolic acid
Another remedy is to take two or
three small handfuls Of walnut leaves
or pennyroyal, ON which pour two or
three quarts of cold water Let it in
fuse over night, pour the whole next
morning into a kettle and boil for fif-
teen minutes. When cold it is fit for
use. Moisten sponge with it, anil be-
fore the horse goes out of the stable
let those parts which are most irriti-
BILE be smeared with the liquid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Agriculture in Public schools.

Oklahoma has a law requiring the
teaching of agriculture in the public
schools. In this respect it stands alone,
since no other state requires it, but it
has adopted a course that other states
must follow. All agricultural states
must in time come to recognition of
the Importance Of this feature in the
complete education of its children. The
Arkansas Legislature is pledged to the
enactment Of similar laws at the e1-
suing session, and it is practically as
sured that it will be done. The Okla
homa law provides for curriculum in
Guiding horticulture, agriculture, stock
raising, road building, flower culture,
fertilizers, dairying, drainage and irri-
CATION, grazing, etc.-Little Rock Demo
Graf
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
TO Corn n sman piece of Beef.

Sometimes it is difficult to get good
corned. beef, or it is desirable to save
a piece of fresh beef in this way. The
easiest method is to stir coarse fine salt
into cold water until a brine is made
strong enough to float an egg and ex-
pose spot as large as a 1O-cent piece.
Put in the beef, lay a plate on 1t, and
a stone to hold 1t down. After two days,
or four at the most for five or six
pounds, the beef will be ready to use.
and is often relished better with early
vegetables than fresh meat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
white PATTY Cakes.

Cream one-third cup of butter with
one cup of sugar, add one-half cup of
milk, one and three-quarter cups Of
flour sifted twice with two and one-half
level teaspoons of baking powder, and
flavor with a mixture of one-third tea
spoon of lemon fiavOring and two-thirds
teaspoon of vanilla f1avOring. Bake in
little plain patty pans and cover the
top Of each with white icing. Garnish
with two little leaves cut from angelica
and a bit of red candied cherry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Irrigated Fruit and Grain Lands.

We urge you to investigate for your
self. The Crab Greek irrigated fruit and
grain lands that are now for sale. The
new town of Coletta, Douglas County.
Washington, on the Pacific extension of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
is growing daily We invite inquiries
from merchants seeking a location in the
land of health and wealth. Milwaukee
Washington Land & Orchard Co., go
Wisconsin ST., Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-20
Concrete Water Tank.

The diagram shows sectional out
line of concrete water tank with the
bottom and top finished, and portion
in the middle Of the walls in course
of construction. The bottom is shown
in position, but as matter of fact,
the walls are built first, and the bot
tom put in afterwards. A quantity of
IA inch by 6 inch unplaned board,
sufficient to make a large box of the
length and breadth the finished tank
is to be- and two feet deep, will be
required. The sides and ends Of this