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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
His Winter Wheat Crop Realized
S3S Per Acre-His Oats $37
Per Acre in Southern

Coaldale, Alta, Nov. 10Th, 1907
Sir-I beg to say that this year we
had $40 acres Of grain, consisting of
1877 acres of spring wheat and 152 acres
Of oats. The average yield Of wheat
was 3S bushels per acre and oats "A
bushels. We were offered $1.00 Per
bushel for wheat and so cents for oats,
making the acre values for the two
crops $500 and $500, respectively.
We also had so tons of hay worth
$500 per ton, and 500 bushels of po-
tatoes, worth 60 cents per bushel, the
latter off 21a acres of ground.
Our best yields this year were 1O7
acres of wheat, making Al bushels per
acre at $1.OO per bushel, would be
$41.OO per acre; At acres of oats, yield
ing 80 bushels per acre were sold for
so cents per bushel Proceeds $47.OO
per acre.
I might add that so acres of our
oats were stumbled in.'
During the spring of 1906 we hired
about 300 acres broken by steam. We
put in and harvested 80 acres Of grain
last year, but did the remainder of our
breaking, worked up the ground and
seeded this years entire crop put in Z
acres of alfalfa, and acres of gar
den potatoes, trees, etc., all with one
four-horse team. During harvest we
hired other teams but, aside from this
and part of the breaking, the one team
did the work of raising practically 49,
geo bushels of grain, worth $4,000.
Yours truly,
w. H. PAWSON, JR.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

Thin materials were never lovelier. Silk
null will be popular with large soft
flowers on a plain background. Scotch
plaid messaline and two tones striped
silks it is predicted will have quite a
run. Among the less expensive dress
fabrics for shirt waist dresses are print
ed cotton foulards in pin stripes or
checks and the fancy bright faced silks
which come in the one and two tones
effects. ''Lowenette" is a new cotton
material which has a satin-like finish.
This will be very pretty and serviceable
for light weight jacket suits for spring
and summer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

There are many styles of sleeves that
are worn this winter. On evening gowns
the short puffs and long fitted cuffs
seem to be the favorites. Some of the
puffs are box-plaited and others have
wide tucks running horizontally. A
fancy lego mutton is buttoned from the
wrist to the elbow, then leaving a puff.
The cuff finishes with a wide flare over
the hand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12
FADS AND FASHIONS.

There are many accessories that must
be had to make up winter wardrobe
and head coverings for evening and out
ing wear. is one that is included in the
list Such pretty hoods are made en-
tirely of fur or fur combined with lace.
Some are composed Of filet or Irish lace
made over light silk or chiffon, inter
and bordered with soft fur. There is
the Dutch hood that fits the head snusly
and is tied under the chin with broad
ribbons. Another style which is popu-
lar for the younger set consists Of lace,
filet or Irish and fur and is made to
fit the head from the face to the back
and then it is wide and loose failing well
over the cloak
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-03-12

than they are now. The designs and col
orings are so beautiful that some charm
ing gowns are trimmed almost entirely
with them. The new velvet embossed
ribbons are the handsomest ever shown.
One especially pretty piece was white
satin showing a Drofusion of pink and
white velvet lilies f-the-valley with the
most delicate grayish-green foliage.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

How sensitive TO pain are fsh1 A
correspondent writes: II have small
pond which Is stocked with trout.
keep an accurate account OF those
catch and note when lose any. One
morning a big rainbow trout broke the
worm hook with which had hooked
him. That evening I booked and land
ell good trout, also with worm tackle.
which proved TO be my friend OF the
morning. as right down In his stomach
was the broken gut and hook, and. DO
side this. In his lip wns March brown
fly hook which, according 10 my fish
ing book, must have been there many
weeks. A fish with n fly hook In his
mouth, a worm hook I'm his stomach
and ready TO gulp down bait must be
quite impervIous TO what we mortals
call pain"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
THE STUPID SWAN.
Graceful and Beautiful, the Bird Is a
Nincompoop.

Graceful and Beautiful, the Bird Is a
Ninoompoop.
To the mind OF the average farmer
nothing which walks on two legs is
quite so stupid as hen. He is mis-
taken, though. for there still remains
that beautiful, graceful nincompoop.
the common swan. The swan Is so
stupid that II win stand In the shallow
part Of q pond and allow the water 20
freeze round its legs TIL the ice Is 80
thick that II cannot lift It's feet and 1t
IS stuck fast Not infrequently owners
OF these handsome but wltless birds
are compelled TO chop away sufficient
ice 10 make II possible for them TO
withdraw their imprisoned feet.
The stupidity OF the swan I'm this
respect Is emphasized by the intelli-
gence exhibited by ornamental ducks
when the weather turns cold. As
night comes on and the water begins
TO freeze the ducks begin swimming
In wide. well defined circle. Round
and round they go during the entire
night, keeping all the water within
that circle free from Ice, 80 that when
the day dawns they can float about
and doze In the sun. Ducks are al
ways most active during the night and
choose the day for sleeping.
But 20 return TO the swan. II you
find one Of these birds some distance
from the water and startle IT, the swan
VIII rush few feet toward the pond
and then drop down on the ground and
try to go through the motions OF swim
ming. apparently unable in It's fright
to realize that II has not yet reached
the water
Neither Is the common swan n good
fighter. The black swan. although
one-half It's size. Is Invariably the vic
tor In the combats which are some
times engaged In and generally kills
It's antagonist The black swan usually
provokes the fight. too. for II is rather
n quarrelsome bird. Washington Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

"SO the poor boy looking for an In.
spring example the career OF
4 James a. Garfield furnishes an
ideal and an Incentive. From
the towpath TO the presidency Is long
ascent. He had no outward helps
In making that climb, but rose only
through the strength OF his own char
acter. Not only did he rise himself but
he formulated q gospel OF success and
gave Il TO the world. lie was not with
rout the qualities that appeal to the In
tellect. but he was supreme In the
qualities that appeal to the heart Gen
erous and warm hearted. yet cool and
unimpassioncd strong without harsh
ness, self reliant without boorlshness.
righteous without phariseeism, rell-
gious without prigglshness, witty with
out woundlng others, possessing good
fellowship without letting himself down
20 things ignoble or unworthy. Garfield
was great in his goodness. While pos
scssing much will power, he was not
rigid and by some was considered
weak. He did not overawe others and
force his way by sheer ability. but
rather drew men 20 him and won his
points by persuasive arts. Ills nature.
while rugged was not rough. but was
mellowed by great kindness Tn his
presence men felt him 10 be greater
than the things he dli or said There
was In his very atmosphere that indie.
Enable something which inspires con
fldence ana esteem. Without being daz.
cling or supereminent m any line he
did all things well IN inspiring teach
CT and minister. n brave and resource
ful soldier. winning and eloquent
speaker. n broad minded and efficient
legislator. he was far above mediocrltv
In every field Had he remained sol
der 20 the end 81 the war he might
have been one ~ our greatest generals;
had his life been spared he might have
been one OF our most lllusirous pres
dents. Concerning these things we can
only speculate. But Il was his great.
ness as a man that was felt by the
world rather than hi especial accom-.
plishments IN any field OF eudeavor
Here Is one saying OF Garheld's that
II typical Of the man;
Poverty IN uncomfortable, rs ! can
testify. but nine times out Of ten the
best thing that can happen 20 young
man Is % be tossed overheard and
compelled TO sink or swim for himself
In all my acquaintance never knew
man 70 drown who was worth the saw
Ing"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

A man who harbors malace II liable
10 commit murder. man who hates
another a long time is sure TO get into
light with him sooner or later, and
when the fight finally comes there Is
likely 20 DC mischief done. Men walt
for years for the first blow. and the
first blow Ia liable 10 be with n deadly
instrument. Don't waste your energy
in hating people Such a course would
make you wrctched and finally get you
into troublc-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE


For the child who has eczema there's
nothing better than cosmetic Jelly.
which is easily made at home and Is
quite harmless. The formula Is: Seven
ounces OF rosewater and thirty grains
OF gum tragacanth. Let soak over
night, strain forcibly through fine mus
lin and add one-half ounce alcohol, one
half ounce OF glycerin and pinch OF
boric acid. This may be applied TO
the entire body OF the child. and when
the skin Is rough or the little face
smarting from the wind II will be
found the greatest comfort You can
use II yourself. too, to keep your hands
from chapplng.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

Tor cleaning window glass. wood
work. polished furniture, even mahog-
any and rosewood. take one cupful Of
pure cider vinegar TO two gallons OF
soft tepld water for woodwork and
furniture. one and one-haif gallons OF
water for glass and mirrors. Wash
with soft cloth and rub with old soft
muslin or channels. IL makes common
glass as brilliant as plate glass. kills
moth eggs ON woodwork and is a pure
dlsinfectant
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
TWO MINUTE SKETCHES
Ulysses S. Grant.
Hr did nor
f1''' a''9 /"
qn'h
NJ J. A. EDcE1roM

n Ut 20 the time OF the civil war
Ulysses ). Grant was practical
~ unknown. Then fame came
upon him suddenly and over
whelmlngly. II was as though all OF
the earlier part OF his life had been a
waiting time, a preparation. Once In
the glare. he was there 70 stay. No
more escape for him. He must play
his part herceforth with the eyes OF
the world upon him. II Is questionable
II Grant enjoyed this publicity. but,
whatever his personal feelings. he had
the logged determination 20 go through
with whatever was thrown In his way
The remark OF his wife that. 'Mr.
Grant Is an obstinate man." showed a
prominant quality that made for the
generals success. This trait was
shown even In his boyhood The story
Is often told OF his feat OF loading logs
unalded aud alone, Usually several
men did this work, and the duty OF the
slender lad was TO haul the logs to
the sawmlll. One day he found the
men absent Instead OF going home. as
most boys would have done. he deter
mined 10 do the loading himself. so in
vented a contrlvance which by the aid
OF one OF the horses enabled him TO
perform the task. This act made him
famous in the nelghborhood.
Bulldog tenaclty, sheer hanging on
whatever befell, persistence that never
let go-this seemed TO be the FREEDOM
inant Characteristic of Grant. He did
not know how 10 quit Once started
on a task. he seemed 10 have a phys
lcal inability OF stopping until the
thing was accomplished III he could
not smash his antagonist, be would
wear him out He never planned for
retreat. Perhaps he did not know how
20 retreat. His plan seemed 10 be TO
hit first and keep hitting. to drive on
and on till he won, 10 fight and still
fight until either his antagonist or him
self was lncapacitated for farther CON
fiict. II propose 10 fight IL out on this
line II II takes all summer" he wired
TO Washington, and the succeeding
campaign showed that he meant oil
and little more than he, said.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

For instance. che "orosn That curpbss
From the Slain-

!. Macauhy once reviewed poem In
which climax Of absurdity was reach
ed with this line:
And hearst each groan that gurgies from
the slain.
The poetic license which lets groan
gurgle from a slain man h capable OF
letting him walk into town from the
field OF battle, collect the amount OF
his life insurance policy and hand II
10 his widow. IL brings 20 mind the
heroic warrior OF whom II Is said that
ethrice he slew the slain" and the Irish
member OF parliament who conyulsed
the house Of commons by exclaiming
that he would die as a soldier first and
a man afterward.
But, strange 10 say. Macaulay himself
has made a similar blunder, In his
Battle OF Lake Ragillus" the follow
Ing lines occur;
The shouting OF the slayers
And screeching OF the slain.
Did these writer's make these slips
In the heat OF battle or were they
testing the intellectual acuteness Of
their readers? There is a story OF a
German schoolmaster who used 20 call
out his class In history and begin 70
tell them OF the Thirty Years war. "Yes.
children" he would say. "thls is sub
ject IN which am especially interest
ed. as my grandfather often told me
about H. He was a well 10 do innkeep-
err. and one day as he was standing In
his doorway mounted soldier came
galloping up AT a furious rate What's
the matterT asked my grandfather,
Matter enough answered the Dragon.
Don't you know that the Thirty Years
war has begun today" At this point
the ancient pedagogue would pause and
survey his class. Then q smile would
overspread his rubicund countcnance II
a hand was raised and n boyish treble
asked how the Dragon knew the war
would last thirty years Perhaps our
poets. too. would play the schoolmas-
ter and smile II we should ask them
how It Is possible for the slain TO groan
or screech.- George Seibel in Pittsburg
Gazettc-Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

To clean and preserve the color OF
ivory ornaments place the articles In a
bowl of cold water and allow them to
remain twenty-four hours. Take them
out and lay on a soft towel. DO not
dry them. They must dry I'm the open
air. II any water remains In the cary
ings OF the ivory. blow II of. If II
were allowed TO settle on the Ivory.
the color would be destroyed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
Beauty Hints.

II you wish 20 look slim. do not
dress In white or light colored clothes.
"A rcccding chin may be Improved BY
massage. It's symmetry may be great
ly altered by using little face cream.
A long central line OF trimming from
throat TO hem adds n certain height; so
does single founce nj the bottom of
a skirt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

Blackburn's fondness for speechmak-
ing Is matter OF common knowledge.
At one time he was on an outing trip
with some friends along the Kentucky
river when few dozen residents OF
the neighborhood Joined the party. The
food was OF the best. and there was
plenty OF liquid refreshmcnt Black
burn. however. did not seem To be en-
joyng himself One OF his friends
asked him what was the matter. II
don't like this crowd" Blackburn re-
sponded. why. joe" his friend re-
monstrated. there's not man here
who wouldn't die for You" II know
that" returned Blackburn ITS not
the quality I'm objecting to. but the
quantity The crowd Is too big for an
anecdote aud not big enough for
speech"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
To Wash Blankets.

Put one pound Of soap and one-half
pound OF borax Ia one gallon OF water;
boil until thoroughly dissolved Lay
the blankets In tubs. add one-half the
mixture with as much cold water as
will cover them. Let them soak In this
overnight BY morning all the dirt will
be extracted. Then make cold suds OF
the other half. squeeze blankets
through wringer out Of the first suds
and throw in the second: dip them up
and down, but do not rub on board;
run through wringer again. shake well
and hang up to dry. This quantity
Will wash eight blankets.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
An Ink Remover.

To remove ink stains from the hands
with oxalic acid put an ounce OF the
crystals In a pint bottle and I'LL up
with water Mark the bottle plainly
with the name and also the word pol
SON" Wet piece OF cloth with the
acid solution and rub the stained
places. Use pointed orange wood stick
beneath the nails. Follow with a thor
ough washing IN clear water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

Three plnts OF nice wheat bran, put
II In dripping pan, pour half cupful
of best New Orleans molasses over the
bran. rub the bran with your hands
until II absorbs all the molasses. put
the pan In the oven. brown until a
dark brown. Be careful not TO let II
burn. Stir often
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

Pick the fish into long thin strips and
fresben BY standing In lukewarm wa
ter for short time. Drain and dry In
n towel. Place In creased broiler and
brown over a hot FIRE, turning once.
Remove 70 hot platter and spread with
soft butter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
THE Arm SWINGS our.

the person who wishes 10 occupy It,
and the arms are so arranged as 10 re-
duce the task OF getting into II 20 n
minimum. For an invalid who has 20
be lifted IN and out the chair Is spe-
cially convenient
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
Hom,m.de wa.erprOOt Gloves.

Take ordinary fabric gloves. dip sew
eral times In boiled lInseed oil, drying
after each dip. They then will he per
xectly waterproof and wear longer for
household purposes than the ones
bought nc a shop,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

The luxurious adjustable chair here
with shown Is only one Of the many
comforts invention has devised for
making the existence OF invalids or
delicate persons more easy. There Is
not part Of this chair which cannot
be adjusted TO meet the convenience Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

The attire Of some men would seer
to indicate that their tailors can't tell
the difference between a at and con-
vulsIon.--New York Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

Schoolmaster Cat end OF object les
som Now. can any OF you tell me
what Is water1 Small and Grnbby
UrcAin- Please. teacher. waters what
turns black when you puts your 'ands
IN it, Dundee Advertiser.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
care Of SIZE Pettlooat.

To hang up a silk pcttlcoat sew
tapes on the inside az top edge %
founce. then hang bottom side up
This keeps the ilounce from 'tiatten.
inQn
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

To prevent light fabrics from fading
dip them Ia water containing one tea
spoonful Of spirits OF turpentine -
every half gallon OF cold water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
Wit and Humor
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS.

THE Democratic
Il leader Of the
house Is one OF
the bcst story tellers
AZ the national capt.
tai. lie also has a
rich vein OF humor,
but is rather sp.ring
Of It's use In his
speeches. One OF the
most famous exam
pies Of his irony
was a satirIcal trib-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

houses OF congress-. his stock OF good
stories and his bright repartoe.
AS sample OF the singing language
Blackburn sometimes uses may be
cited his characterization OF western
judge whom he had introduced 10
President Cleveland late IN the cam
paign OF 1883 After this judge re-
turned home he gave out an interview
In which he professed TO quote the
president as having given up the elec-
ton because of the treachery of Sen
ator Hill of New York. Mayor Hewitt
aud others Blackburn characterized
the whole statement as false and
wound up his sizzling roast IN this
fashion
II can do no more than TO crave the
presidents pardon for having been
misled into introducing 10 him carl
cature upon humanity, for whose ex-
istcnce the Lord in fair dealing owes
an apology 20 manSlnd'
Here is another sample OF the sort OF
English Blackburn slings when he 10
feeling well lie was detected read
ing the presidents message, and as he
read he chuckled 20 himself Finally
one OF his colleagues approached the
senator from Kentucky and asked for
the joke.
1T has Just occurred TO me" solemn
~ observed the senator. that Mr.
DnooaxoItfg Isp.,lfgh I..y t,,t .,r,,.,,,.. g.,
With the pyrotechnlc scntillations OF
obsolescent .linguosIty which SO ex-
tensively Illuminated the lucubrations
and mutations of President Cleveland"
Since he halls from Kentucky many
OF the tales concerning Blackburn
naturally relate 10 the beverage which
cheers. Here IL one: 4 friend recently
met the ex-senator at the station on
his return from n trip TO the country.
How are you, JoeT' his friend ask
ed.
I'm up against IT," was the reply.
II lost the best part OF my baggage en-
route"
Ibid you misplace il. or was II
stolena" his friend inquired SOLICITORS.
ly.
Neither" said Blackburn. "The
cork came out"
When questioned about this story
later. however, Blackburn denied It.
mot a word OF truth In H." be said.
you know would be more careful
OF the cork"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

One day Secretary OF War Taft ap-
peared before the military committee Of
the senate. or which Blackburn was
member. advocating the view that jun
Tor army officers should not marry.
But how" asked Blackburn. "can
you make that accord with the admin
istratlon views on race sulcideT"
Secretary Taft met this question with
n characteristic roar OF laughter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07
Wit and Humcr
or
JOE BLACKBURN.
the

It'll O U g II the
j fighting aud
silver tongued
senator from Ken
lucky was defeated
for reelection. poo
pie OF the Blue
Grass state as well
as those OF Wash
ington will@long re-
member his quarter
OF a century's serv-
Ice in the two
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

Ivory Playing Cards.
In Persia playing cardo Of ivory have
been used.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

blackburn was stanch silver man
and therefore opposed 70 the repeal OF
the purchasing clause OF the Sherman
law Representative Caruth and a
party OF other Kentuckians called on
the senator and told him he was hurt
ing himself politically. as most OF the
towns IN the state were passing reso.
buttons favorlng the repeal.
what do care for the resolutions OF
the townsT rejolned Blackburn "They
are passed by bankers. lawyers and
dry goods merchants. and no country
men were NJ the meetings"
How do you known asked Caruth.
How do I know Why. Asher.
know II darned well. Every town In
Kentucky Is reached by tollgate. and
the poor coustry people haven't money
enough 20 pass them. That's the ren.
son know Here. Jim. give these
fellows drink OF Bourbon and let
them go"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-03-07

blackburn one day invited Secretary
Shaw and Vice President Fairbanks.
who was then senator. 60 have some
thing. When shaw was asked what he
would take, he replied:
"weli. I guess TIL have a glass Of
lemonade"
Blackburn then turned 10 Fairbanks
and snid
"And what viii you have. senatorT
It'll have a glass OF moxie." was the
reply.
The bartender said 90 Senator Black
burn:
"And what's yours. senatorT'
"Oh.T said he. scarcely able 10 con-
ccai his disgust Il guess I'll have
piece Of squash pie"