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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
HORSE SENSE
Some Sensible Advice In Regard &C
Collars and Their Use.


Collars and Their Use.
The closely padded, i'll fitting, soft
collar means suffering and shortens
the life for the horse.
Years ago l gave up the hot, sticky
pad" said an intelligent farmer, land
have used only the close fitting. hard
leath1l to,,:i2 y't..lh We hive en6~av.
ored to keep clean. This clean collar
with good washing of the shoulders
noon and nights, has generally suficed
to keep them free from soreness. Still
during the constant use of the riding
cultivatOr in our cornields the necks
sometimes get sore, caused by the
weight and the moving of the collar
across the skin at each step of the
horse. We are all inclined to use col
lars too large for the horse. Much
pains should be taken in the first fit
ting of the collar, and if 1t is thorough
ly soaked and placed on the horse
while still wet 1T will usually shape it.
self to the shoulders. Another thing
we try to avoid a too low draft. The
way double harnesses are usually made
all the weight comes on the horses
necks. and there is a constant tend
ency to lower the draft even until il
comes nearly to the point Of the shout
der. This should be overcome as fan
as possible. The draft should be high
enough to insure an even bearing the
entire length Of the shoulder, and mel
Their should the girth be buckled tight
enough to cause any draft on the tor
of the neck. In fact, a girth is unnec
essary and need never be used except
where the traces are attached to the
load above a right angle to the horses
shoulders. Steel collars are in use neal
us, and l am going to try a pair this
spring. l think the principle is right
and they strike me as being very con
yenient''
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
RENEWING THE SOIL.
How a Wornout Farm Has Been Made
Profitable.

TOW a WORKOUT dTII fI0S DCCu md0O
Profitable.
Sixteen years ago 1 purchased a
farm of 160 acres that had been owned
by a widow who rented fields to her
neighbors on shares, and of course
the tenants took their portion home
and fed it on their farms and returned
nothing to this farm" writes a CORE
spondent.
"When 1 commenced to farm it, I
found the clay land only produced ten
to fifteen bushels Of corn per acre, the
black ground from thirty to forty
bushels. The clover was so light on
the clay land it did not pay to cut it. I
put in a good many rods Of tile ditch,
fed all the grain except wheat that
grew on the farm, saved all the ma
nure and spread it on the poor spots
and raised one crop Of corn, one Of
wheat and one of clover in succession.
I pillow eight inches deep, but never
plow or turn or stock on ground when
wet.
"Now the clay land will produce
thirty to forty bushels and black land
fifty to sixty bushels Of corn per acre,
wheat fifteen to twenty-five and clover
so heavy that all had to be stirred be-
fore it would cure. have never used
a pound of commercial fertilizer. /
expect to continue increasing the fer
tility of the farm by the same process"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
WHEAT SHOCKS.
It is Essential Thet They Should Be
Carefully Built.

II is Essential That They Should Be
Carefully Built.
There are many ways to build a
shock of wheat; but, like all operations,
there is a right way and a wrong
way. In doing this work there should
be a svete.n, and each shock should be
built in exactly the same way. When
the grain is fairly ripe set up two sets
of two bundles each, all leaning to-
ward the center. Then set a bundle
at each end, two at each side and two
we'll broken and flattened and put on
endways for caps. This makes a shock
of a dozen bundles, a good size for
grain cut at the proper stage of ripen-
ing: also large enough to stand up
well and not so large but that two cap
bundles will cover 1t. If smaller
shocks are desired only one bundle
need be set at each side. If larger
one, three bundles may be set on each
side.
Another common method is to set up
six bundles by twos and complete as
before, but I think the former method
makes a better braced shock. l am
thoroughly convinced that cap bundles
will not hang on as well during heavy
winds when crossed.
Many people set their bundles two by
two in long shocks without caps. This
may do for low patches that are green
or full of weeds, but is an unsafe prac-
tice to follow for all grain. If a period
of wet weather follows the shocking,
the heads are exposed, and many kerr
nels will sprout and even grow, while
If well capped only the heads Of the
upper cap bundle are exposed. l have
known shocks well capped to stand
long periods of wet weather without
injury, while the grain in uncapped,
poorly built shocks was much injured.
Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
1ka Eruit Patch.

The government horticulturist says
many persons with small lots may
plant what are known as dwarf fruit
trees. In proportion to size dwarf
trees are more fruitful than stand
ards" They come into bearing sooner
and are therefore Of special value for
use in limited Enclosures or fruit gar
dens. Besides the advantage of dwarf
ing, grating may be turned to good
account, enabling the owner Of trees
to increase his variety of fruits. Sin
gle trees have been made to bear as
many as $50 varieties of apples.
If you set out fruit garden, take ad-
vantage of the space under and be-
tween the trees by planting strawber-
ries, blackberries, raspberries, cur
rants or some other small fruit. Vege-
tables may also be planted about the
trees
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
LOOK BEHIND,

Two wise men going on their way
Were halted by youth,
Desiring of them that they stay
Awhile and utter truth
And wisdom that would serve to throw
Light on the way that he should go.
"Your eyes must fix upon a STAR"
The first adviser said,
"And hold it, though 1t be afar
And always overhead.
And If your gaze shall never quit
That goal, my friend. you'll come to It"
"a fool advises you. my friend"
The second wise man said.
Nor fame nor fortune will attend
Who only look ahead.
But look back now and then and see
How great a fool you used to be-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Left to His Fate.

Lett to His Fate.
On returning from the barn early
one morning the old man found his
wife in tears.
"What'cher cryin' about, Melissy"
he inquired
'Nother-one-uv our darters-was
stole las night" she sobbed.
1.-THE red headed un?" he asked la
conically.
"Yes-pore Mag-she was the best
gall
bog ScuttlesY'
"Uv course. Hasn't been no other
Teller waitin' on her. Amt you goin'
to pursue after 'em an arrest imp
NV course not" he replied sternly.
''I'm not under obligations to help Bob
Scuttles out Nv no difficulty. Let him
go ahead and work out his sentence,
same's I've been a-doin' fur the las
forty year."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

will give the trees good culture will
find both pleasure and profit in dwarfs.
In commercial way the apples on
Paradise stocks have not been grown
extensively enough to test them. 1t is
generally considered that they require
too much care to be profitable when
grown on large scale. Some leading
fruit growers believe, however that
the Doucin stock has great commercial
possibilities. 1t makes trees eighteen to
twenty feet high. They can be set from
a rod to twenty feet apart each way
and can be given the best of attention
owing to their moderate size.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
MAY 20 to June H.
State of Wisconsin,, in County Court


State of Wisconsin, in County Court
County of Bayfield,.
LII the Matter Of the Guardianship Of Fred
BOrquin, Insane.
On reading and filing the petition OF J. f.
Pearson, guardian of Fred Borquin, repre-
senting among other things that his ward is
deceased and asking that his account as
such guardian be allowed and he be released
from further responsibility as guardian.
1T is ordered, that the said petition be
fieard at special Term of said County
Court to be held in and for said County at
the Court house in the City of Washburn,
on the fifth Tuesday, being the 30th day of
June 1908 at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
1t is further ordered, that notice be given
to all parties interested and to heirs and
next to kin of this said ward by publication
of this order, at least three successive weeks
before the day of hearing in the Washburn
Times. weekly newspaper, published in the
city OF Washburn, in SAID county,
DATED this 2Srd day f May. 1908
By the Court,
VIM. III. Irish
County Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Before and After.

Some years ago young curate, seek
ing to be licensed, was hidden by DR..
Temple, archbishop of Canterbury, to
read a few verses of the Bible in order
that his fitness for conducting public
worship might be judged.
mot loud enough" was the criticism
of the bishop when the young man
had finished.
ooh, I'm sorry to hear that, my
lord" replied the curate. "a lady in
the church yesterday told me l could
be heard most plainly all over"
"Ah! You are engagedw suddenly
asked DR.. Temple.
Eyes, my lord"
The bishop smiled grimly and said:
"Now, listen to me, young man. While
you are engaged don't believe every
thing the lady tells you, but" he add
ed, with deep chuckle, latter you
are married believe every word she
says"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

- The -
Scrap Book
- The
A Fat One, Too.

In one of his farces Glen MacDon
ough had written two or three lines to
be spoken by a chorus girl. The lines
were given to a green, heavy amateur
who looked we'll and would do. At the
rehearsal the girl made her way to
Marlborough, who held the book, and
said: Mr.. MacDonough, have line
ii the first act and one in the third
Cou'dn't you write me one for the Sec
ID act too?'
Marlborough thought minute. LOOK
{ at the girl and said:
YES. In the banquet scene you ell
ter ard say. Here is the ham,"
"Ch. do bring the ham on with
me-
NO. my dear 1t is not speech.
Ii is !; confession"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Not Guilty.

Not Guilty.
1t is not always a guilty conscience
that is taken by surprise, for sometimes
the most innocent of men will start at
a suspicious word. The following incl
dent, which occurred In a hardware
shop, is Illuminating:
An elderly lady, dressed severely In
gray and carrying what looked very
much like a bundle of tracts, approach
ed the counter.
A clerk FASTENED to serve her.
"What can do for you. MADAME
She leaned toward him.
"Have you-er-any little vises" she
inquired.-Yo uth's Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

WANTED-By Chicago whole
sale and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $40 and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced. Work
pleasant, position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
fer full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. Address GEN
ERAL MANIAC Err, 1874 f. Lake
ST., Chicago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Where He Was Most Needed.

General N. B. Forrest was one Of
the fiercest and most determined fight
ers that participated In the war be-
tween the states. In the midst of one
Of his campaigns captured Federal
chaplain was brought to his headquar-
tiers. The man showed the deepest
anxiety and depression, for the stories
Of General Forests severity were rife
in the Union camp. A little later sup
per was announced. and Forrest, to the
chaplain's surprise, invited him to
share 1t. But his surprise grew to
amazement when the general turned
to him reverently and said:
"Parson, will you please ask the
blessingP
The next morning Forrest courteous
ly gave him an escort through the Con-
federate lines, for he wished no nom
combatants for prisoners, and babe
him goodby, with the remark:
PEARSON, l would keep you here to
preach for ME If you weren't needed
so much more by the sinners of the
other side"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
q uly q to Aug 81

July q to Aug 81
STATE OF WISOONSIN-IN CIRCUIT
COURT FOR bayfield, COUNTY.
Washburn Land Company, Plaintiff,
VS..
Y, B. Walworth, and Chicago, st. Paul, Min =
neapOlis & Omaha Ry, Co. Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the said defen-
dant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this summons,
exclusive OF tho day of service, and defend
The aboye.entitlsd action In the court afore-
said; and in case OF your failure so to do.
JUDI ment will be rendered against you &C.
cording TO the complaint.
A. w. Mcleod.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p. o. Address Washburn Bayfield, Co., Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Renewing Fenceposts.

Do not throw away old fenceposts
Just because the ends in the ground
have rotted away. You can patch these
out and the posts will last as long as
new ones. Take piece of an ordinary
post two feet long and smooth down
one end with an AK so as to fit on to
the end Of the post which should
likewise be smoothed down. Now get
a half dozen spikes and nail the piece
to the post Reverse the post, leaving
the patched end at the top.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
One Man Spraying.

For an area of less than one acre a
small compressed air Or knapsack
sprayer will be very satisfactory
Where fruits as we'll as potatoes are to
be sprayed the barrel spray pump out
fit will be most economical. By mount
ing the barrel on a one-horse two
wheeled cart, at the rear of which
three-quarter inch pipe Of sufficient
length to cover four rows and provided
with nozzles is attached, one man can
do the spraying unassisted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
The Stains Went.

The young man had sold Mrs. Bean
the cake of stain remover the day be-
fore When he saw her enter the shop
again he was unpleasantly impressed
by the look on her determined counte-
nance.
Didn't it take the stains from that
shawl, MADAME" he asked quickly.
81 don't know whether it did or not"
said Mrs. Bean sternly. "You told me
it had got to be left out on the grass
Well, they've gone-with the shawl.
And now l want to know what you
propose to do about it, young man"-
Youths Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
A Ten Foot Locust.

n en- Foot Locust.
An antiquary laid down, with a
laugh, the book he had been reading.
tits 'L'Espion.' he said, "a French
translation of Fenimore Cooper's Spy
l bought it from Frenchman's valet.
What makes it valuable is an error it
contains.
Cooper says in the book that a
horseman tied his horse to a locust.
He means locust tree. But the
French translator thought he meant an
insect and wrote that the horseman
hitched to a 'sauterelle.' He stuck an
asterisk at the end of the sentence
and in footnote said:
I'm America the locusts grow to an
enormous size-ten feet or more. 1t is
customary to place dead and stuffed
ones as hitching posts before the
doors Of American mansions for the
convenience of visitors on horse
back New York Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

Wanted: by chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager oman or woman) for this
county and adjoining territory.
Salary $2O and expenses paid week
ly; expense money advanced, Work
pleasant; position permanent. No
Investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
rENDENT, 1872 Lake St. Chicago,
I'll.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Much Simpler.

Much Simpler.
At country fair in Kansas a man
went up to a tent where some elk
were on exhibition and stared visit
fully at the sign.
I'D like to go in there" he said to
the keeper, "but 1t would be mean to
go in without my family, and l cannot
afford to pay for my wife and seven
teen children"
The keeper stared at him in aston
ishment "Are all those your chill
dren?' he gasped.
Every one" said the man.
You wait a minute" said the keep
er. "I'll bring the elk out and let them
see you ALL"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

July0 TO Aug. 49,
Notice for Observation-Disclosures
of the Interior.
U. s. Land Office at Wausau, Wis. July 1908
Notice is hereby given that Hattie PETER
son, nee Rasmussen, of C1oquet, Mimi, one
of the legal heirs of August M. Rasmussen,
who, on April 2Sth, 1902, made homestead
entry No. 5292, Serial No 024. for NW4,
Section II, Township 4s N. Range w 4th P
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final FIVE year Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described, before
the clerk of Circuit Court of bayfield, County
at Washburn, Wisconsin, ON the 18th day of
August, 1908.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Gjert Gjertson,
Sisvert Gjsrtson.
ole Markstad and
Ole Lake all of Washburn Wis.
JOHN w. MILLER,
Register.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Napoleon to Josephine (17e7.)

1 thought l loved you months ago,
but since my separation from you l
feel that l love you thousandfold
more. Each day since knew you have
I adored you yet more and more. All!
I entreat you to let me see some of
your faults; be less beautiful, less gra-
cious, less affectionate, less good, espe-
cially be not overanxious, and never
weep. Your tears rob me of reason
and inflame my blood. Believe me that
it is not in my power to have a single
thought that is not Of you or wish
that / cannot reveal to you. Quickly
re-establish your health and join me.
that at last before death we may be
able to say, 1--WE were many days
happy" A thousand kisses and one
even to Fortuna, Notwithstanding his
spitefulness.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Il Saved Pat.

Pat Mcguire had been misbehaving
himself and appeared before his COM
handing officer charged for the third
time with the crime of drunkenness.
After Pat had stated his case the colo
mel in severe tones said:
Eight days confinement to bar
racksY'
But in endeavoring to write 'S'' on
Pats defaulter sheet the pen splutter-
ed Pat, noticing this, leaned forward
and In loud whisper said:
'Thry If it will make swim, sorr."
This remark caused general burst
Of laughter and saved Pat his bacon
London Answers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Coming Events.

Let no one say that the mind has no
power over the body. If it can cause
such effects as in the case taken from
the Berlin Ulk, how much more can it
influence the physical conditions of
the now and here!
"You look pale and thin. What's got
you?"
work, from morning till night, and
only a one hour rest"
'How long have you been at itT"
81 begin tomorrow"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
LEGAL
N O T | c. E S
June 18th to July 2nd)

June 18th to July 2nd)
State of Wisconsin In County Court for
Bayfield, Couhty.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special
term Of the county court to be held In and
for said county at the court house in the
city Of Washburn in said county. on the
first Tuesday (being the 7th day. of July A
D. 1893 at 10 o'clock a. M, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application Of Louis Sollie for the ap-
pointment of Ole Sindgren of the city of Ash
land, Wisconsin, as administrator of the
estate of John Lund, late Of the town of
Mason in said County, deceased.
BY order of the court,
Dated June 5th, 1908.
WIN. FL. IRISH,
county Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Homemade Cart.

Any one handy with tools can make
this cart For wheels one can use al
most any kind he chances to have
old buggy wheels, light wagon wheels,
wheels from an old corn cultivator or
any other not too light or too heavy.
The box may be made Of any size to
suit If one has an old walking cult
vator the axle and wheels may both
be used; otherwise get any old axle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
DWARF APPLE TREES.
They Are Useful to Owners of Small
Plots of Lands.

The sketch was made from a Red
Astrakhan tree set two years before
This was only one of hundred SINH
lar trees of the same variety planted
ty, N. Y, who has taken up the culture
of dwarf apples. These Astrakhans
were propagated on Paradise stocks,
which make trees that if pruned prop
erly never grow more than eight to ten
feet high. They can be planted ten
feet apart each way and when few
years old will bear bushel to barrel
each.
The owner of a small lot who wishes
to have several varieties of fruit and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

that will suit the wheels you chance
to have. The rest of the work is plain
sailing-a good, stout box Of the right
size and depth, with handles and rest
stake to be attached as shown. 1t is
intended to be pushed forward, and
the end gate should be made remov-
able, so it can be taken out or dropped
in place as desired. The cart should
be rather narrow track, because it is
often desired to fit into open doors,
and the weight should not be too great.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN

REV. CHR. CHRIsTIANsON, Pastor,
Services every Sunday at 1890 a. m. and
7:45 p, m. Sunday School at 1900 noon.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
500. Ladies Aid Society meeting every
other Wednesday afternoon. Helping Hand
Society every other Wednesday evening.
All services in the Norwegian language ex-
cspt Sunday evening. Services every third
sunday which is held in the English language
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Notice to our Customers

are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds. and lung troubles is not
affected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as it contains no
opiates or other harmful drugs, and
we recommend it as a safe remedy
for children and adults. @. ",
Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23

GERMAN EV. LUTHERAN.
Services will be held at 1890 a. m. except
last Sunday Of the month. Sunday School
every Sunday At Hoo, o. GUTEKUNsT
Pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
A Revelation

1t is revelation to people, the
severe cases of lung trouble that
have been cured by Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t not only stops the
cough but only strengthens the
lungs. L. M. Ruggles, Reasnor,
Iowa, writes: The doctors said
had consumption, and I got no
better until I took Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t stopped the hem
orrhages and pain in my lungs and
they are now sound as bullet. @
w. Frost
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
j. Coat and an Impulse.


One Of Judge Wrights intimate
friends In Keosauqua was the late
Judge Knapp. Two men could not
well be more dissimilar in appearance
and individual characteristics. Judge
Knapp was portly, hardy and even
bluff, Judge Wright somewhat slight
of figure, suave and affable. Judge
Knapp used to relish telling an Incl
dent which he claimed occurred while
Senator Wright was visiting at his
house. The judge asserted that the
senator had after much practice ac-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
KENNEDY'S LAXATIVE HONEY~TAR
Red flower Blossom and Honey Bee on Every Rsttle.
A Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a So
cent bottle of Green's warranted
Syrup OF Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold We alse guarants
a z5-cent bottle to prove satisfact-
DRY or money refunded. Fox Bros,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
Voltaire on Newton.

No person has done more honor to
the genius of Sir Isaac Newton than
Voltaire. He declared "that If a gen.
eral assembly could be convened of all
the men of talents who ever fourished
they would without hesitation assign
the place of precedence to Newton"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-07-23
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

"
Services every Sunday at 10:45 a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sabbath School at II m. Christ
ian Endeavor service at $3.50 p. m. All are
cordially .nYited.