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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
A BIRD FAMILY,S HIGH VALUE.
In the Number of Insects Destroyed the
Little Creatures Earn Money.


A county farmer with taste for sta
tistics has made calculation of the val
ne of the forest bird to the farmer and
gardener.
He computes says the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, that on the average
each bird nest contains about five f1edg-
ings and that during the period Of four
TO six weeks when the young birds are
fed by their parents each nesting con-
sumes about fifty worms, flies or other
insects every day. Now, suppose that
the consumption last a month. During
that time one brood will eat about 1900
insects. Suppose that each insect de-
strOys during its natural life only one
APPLE pear. peach or plum; the farmers
will save 1900 individual fruits by the
labors of one pair of parent birds. This
estimate he considers very moderate, fol
there are some insects, each one Oh
which does a great deal more damage
than he estimates.
One small fly, for example, causes the
florists great loss every year by piercing
the you ag buds of the chrysanthemum
and. thus causing the flowers to become
deformed and worthless. One of these
flies as-beel known to bore into sixty
chrysanthemum buds in a single day
and thus cause the florist a loss of $50
or $50. BY protecting the bird nests
and eggs the ravages of insects would
not indeed be stopped, but they might
be lessened in such degree as would
greatly increase the income of the farm
er and gardener, for, as insect destroy
ers. robin or jay is superior to the best
spraying machine ever invented, and
what is more to the purpose, they work
without pay, begin before sun up and
keep on until dark
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Poultry Pickings.

Fat hens and lots of eggs are not
apt to go together.
Cooked beans are rich feed for hens
Have some for use by and by.
All grain is not perfect ration, SC
feed shells and other mineral-bearina
matter.
Boiled potatoes mixed with milk are
splendid for growing chicks Good fol
laying hens, too.
/ would not give a cent a bushel
for condition powders. Give your hens
good feed and they will not need the
dope. ~ @ So ~A ~ ar
!, A singing hen is always busy,,hen
And have you ever noticed that it is
the busy hens that bring you in the
eggs?
When you go into the hen business
go into it to- make something out OF
it. Too many men already playing with
- - A. asi5sf I'D s-.a "a
poultry.
There are hogs among hens. Any
among yours? Get them out where
they cannot rob those that are slower
eaters.
dry" hens and those that lay ought
not to be fed alike. Separate them
and feed according to the business thai
is being done.
Sometimes the old ring streaked an6
speckled hen will lay the best of any
in the yard; but don't conclude that
that always ought to be true. Breed
does tell, in hens as well as in every
thing else.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Airing the Eggs.

Many beginners do not understand
why the eggs in the incubator should
not be turned or aired after the eigh-
teenth day. The reason is that at this
time the chicks are getting ready to
pip the shells, and they shape them.
selves around so as to pip on the up
per side of the shell first. Should the
eggs be moved when the chicks are
about to hatch the bill may be torn,
The fluid will naturally flow to the
opening and dry them there, holding
the chicks head tight. 1t does not
take long to shut off life in this condi.
tiOn
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Census of Fowls.

According to the last census, there
are 233,59S,OO5 chickens of laying age
in the United States. These are val
ued at $7O,OOO,OOO, and the eggs they
lay would, if divided, allow 2O3 eggs
annually to every person-man, woman
and child-in the United States. The
value of all the fowls, sos, SOO,OOO,
would entitle every person in the coun-
try to SLIP if they were sold and the
proceeds divided All the weight OF
the animal products exported-the
pork, beef, tallow, ham, bacon and sau-
sage-weigh S46,S60 tons, while the
weight of eggs laid yearly tips the
scales at 97O,363 tons.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
WESTERN CANADA
THE pENNANT WINNER

The Government of Canada now gives to every
Actual Settler 60 acres OF WsIeat-gr0Win0
land free and an additional 100 acres al $500
The 100000 contented American Settlers
making their homes in Western Canada is the
best evidence of the superiority of that country.
They are becoming rich, growing from Is to so
bushels wheat to the acre; 90 to ITO bushels oats
and As to 90 bushels barley, besides having spen-
did herds of cattle raised on the prairie grass.
Darying is an important industry.
The crop Of 1908 still keeps Western Canada in
the lead. The world will soon look to it as its
food-producer.
The thing which most impressed us
was the magnitude of the country that is
available for agricultural purposes.
National Editorial Correspondence. 1908.
Low Railway Rates. good schools and churches,
markets convenient, Prices the Highest, climate
perfect.
Lands are for sale by Railway and Land Com
panies. Descriptive pamphlets and maps sent free.
For Railway Rates and other information apply to
w. D. Scott. Superintendent of immigration,
Ottawa, Canada, or I. o. Curre. ISc Third
Street, Milwaukee, Wis, Authorized Government
Agents.
Please say where you this advertisement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

To ensure rapid healing in the plant
after pruning it is necessary that all
wounds should be left smooth. If it is
necessary to use saw in removing
large limb the cut surface should be
left smooth and clean, particularly
around the edges. The sharper the saw
the cleaner will the cut be and this
should in turn be made smoother by
the use of a pruning knife or sharp
chisel, as the healing process starts
quicker and progresses more rapidly
when this precaution is observed. 1t
frequently happens that in order to OBJ
tain the best results in removing large
branches, two cuts should be made. The
limb may be sawed off 10 inches or 2
feet above the point of it's origin in
order to prevent splitting down and
tearing off a considerable part of. the
bark. After the weight of the limb
has been lessened by cutting away the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Undue Distinction of an English Village

The little village of Buckland-in-the-
Moor has many claims to distinction. 1t
has a population of less than one hun
dred and entirely belongs to Rev. w. z.
Bastard, who lives at auckland court
and who has just celebrated his golden
wedding by entertaining his tenants.
Time was when the ''big house" was
looked upon as comprising half the popu-
lation. Buckland is also unique mas
much as it has no public house, no po-
liceman, no physician, no clergyman and
no pauper. 1t. is in the 'Ashburton' church
living and all old people there are pen
stoned by the estate owner.-London
Standard
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Vienna, w. Va.
the last ten wears

and misery. l advise all suffering
women to take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound" Mrs. EMMA
WHEATON, Vienna, W. Va.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases of any similar medi-
cine in the country, and thousands of
voluntary testimonials are on file in
the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, from women who have been
cured from almost every form of
female complaints, inflammation, Ill
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound a trial.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Difficult Churning.

To those who are unsuccessful IL
churning | would like to give my re
cipe. Always set the fresh milk OF
the stove and heat it, not to the boil
ing point, but just hot, before strafnins
or separating. This causes more and
thicker cream to gather. am sure
you who try this will experience nc
further trouble in getting butter, as il
comes quickly and sure. Small quaint
ties Of cream may be churned by stir
ring in a crock If treated in this sim
pie way.-EXchange. y
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Where Dante NAV Have Studied.

st. Edmund's hall, Oxford the indie
pendence of which seems threatened by
neighboring Queens college, is now the
sole survivor of the, original :'halls'
from which university life arose at Ok
ford 1t bears the name not of the
martyred Saxon monarch but of Arch
bishop Edmund Rich, who possibly
about 1919 delivered near. this spot the
first Oxford lectures ON Aristotle. This
legend once enabled 1.-The present prin-
cipal to retort that if, Dante, really Wis
tied Oxford he might conceivably have
studied at ST. Edmund's hall but not
at Queens college, which did not then
exist.-W estminster Gazette.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Bugs with X-Ray Eyes.

German scientist has discovered
that many insects. such as moths and
butterflies, have X-ray sight. This
means that the eyes of these insects
can see with something similar to the
X-rays objects invisible to human eyes
unless aided by a Horoscope. II or
binary sunlight has enough of the
X-rays in it for the butterflies to see
clearly, the world must be a strange
sight to them. This scientist believes
that they can see through the clothes
and flesh of human beings and behold
us walking about in our skeletons clad
in a translucent covering Of flesh.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
HOW'S This +?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known +. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions. and financially able to carry out any
liuotf ions mo 10 NV
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists; Toiedo,,* o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sen,
free. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. ,.r-.~.. ..-4yrr.-r.- ~...,-r-- a
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
AS Brittle as Chalk.

Possessing limbs. almost. as. brittle as
chalk, Joseph Hurley, aged - years, of
as to how he survives his many acct
dents, fell again recently, fracturing his
right thigh bone. Within three, years he
has had his legs broken. no less than a
dozen times, the slightest accidents re-
sulting in fractures. Hurley spends
more time in the local hospital than out
of it, and his friends say he has the
fracture habit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
The Quail.

The farmer should regard the quail
as one of his most valuable assets He
is the cleaner who never reaps, who
guards the growing crops, who glories
over a bounteous yield, yet is content
to watch and wait for those lost grains
which fall to him by right. These
birds are good stubble feeders, gather
ing in weed seed, waste grain and in
sects. They also eat few wild berries,
rose tips and the like. Included in their
diet of animal food are large numbers
of ill-tasting insects that are usually
rejected by other birds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Lions Give Way to Tigers.

The two bronze lions at the entrance
to historic Nassau hall, which were pre-
sented to Princeton university by the
class of 1897. of which President Wood
row Wilson is member, are to be re-
moved. it was announced yesterday, and
will be replaced by tigers The class of
1879 has obtained the consent of the
board of trustees to the movement. and
Subscription of. $4,000 will be raised
to meet the cost of the tigers. The tigers
will be 8 feet long and AZ feet high.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
A Cure for Colds and Grip.

There is inconvenience, suffering and
danger in cold, and the wonder is that
people will take so few precautions against
colds. One or two Lanes Pleasant Tab
let's (be sure of the nancy taken when the
first snuff1y feeling appears, will stop the
progress of cold and save great deal of
unnecessary suffering. Druggists and deal
ers generally sell these tablets, price %
cents. If you cannot get them send to
Orator E. Woodward, Leroy, n Y. Sam
pla free ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
TranspIanting Trees.

In transplanting old trees it is desir-
able to save all possible roots and to
have these disturbed as little as pos
sible.. In the case of young fruit trees,
however, good growth may be secured
if the roots are well cut back. One
may not fear then to cut away all
broken, mangled, dried or dead parts
of the root system in setting young
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
COWS and Farm Fertility.

Prof. e. B. voorhees, of. the New
Jersey Experiment Station has figured
it out that a single well-fed COW will
produce in a year 107 pounds of nitro
gen, 81 pounds of phosphoric acid and
about 81 pounds Of potash. AT this
rate 1t is easy to see why dairy cows
are such a powerful factor in increas
ing the fertility Of the farm, when the
manure is properly cared for.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
First Hydrogen Balloon

In 1867, following Immediately after
the discovery of hydrogen, DR.. Black of
Edinburgh pointed out that , vessel
filled with this gas would rise lin the air.
Prof. Charles of Paris Sent up the first
balloon filled with hydrogen, or "inf1am-
mable air." in 1888. After travelling.
fifteen miles this balloon was torn to
pieces by the superstitious peasantry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

trees. In fact, a tree is better off
without such dead parts. If the trees
have been so handled that all main
roots and small fibrous ones are fresh,
if they show no signs of having dried
out and especially if the cuts show
healing or if new rootlets are begin
ming to start there will be little need
of pruning the roots at the time of set
ting
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
snlzer,s Seed Produce.

We recently saw a letter from VIM.
Underwood. of Patchogue. Y. Y. adj
dressed to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
Box C, La Crosse, Wis, that has this
to say: ~ ~.s- Il.
II planted Salzer's independence
Corn, sold 1000 ears before the first
Sweet Corn of other gardeners around
Long Island was ready to eat / sold
them as high as $3.50 per 100 ears
Il planted Salzer's Earliest Cucumber
seed and first last and all the time l
think that Salzer's Earliest are the
greatest l. ever saw. They are such
bearers, and SO 6ne"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

main part a second cut can be made
and the stub held in position until the
cut is completed. The evil results OF
splitting can frequently be overcome
by cutting first on the under side of
the limb and then ON the upper side as
shown, in the illustration.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

boards large enough to hold one feed
The horse can get the grain only In
small quantities and so cannot eat IL
more rapidly than he should. The bot
tom must be made with enough slant
to insure all of the feed coming out In
the trough.-Farm and Home.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

through, 1t seems a
miracle that / live,
and l feel that I
owe it to Doan's
Kidney Pills. My
case developed grad
ually. =. First, back
ache, floating, / spots
before my eyes,
weakness and ex-
haustion, then a ter
rible steady pain
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. Com
pounded by Experienced Physicians. Mu-
rine Doesn't Smart; Soothes Eye Pain.
Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago,
for illustrated Eye. Book Free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Browns Bronchial Troches are a sim
pie and convenient remedy for Bronchial
Affections and Coughs. In boxes 25
cents. Samples mailed free. John L.
Brown & Son, Boston, Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
When Europe's Population Dwindled

In 1882, at the time of the discovery
of America. the population of Europe.
through wars and frightfnl epidemics of
with stock of precious metals equal TO
$17O,00000O. or $4.25 head of popula-
ton
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

over the kidneys and an extreme ner-
vousness. Doctors finally said there
was no hope for me, but began using
Doan's Kidney Pills and gradually re-
covered my health" ~
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

The accompanying
drawing S h o W S
how a feeder may
be made similar to
a poultry feed
hopper. The con-
trivance may be
made q f inch
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

-vSleeplessness is often caused by the
head being exposed to the cold, while
the rest of the body is warm. In nine
cases out of ten if the head is covered
with silk handkerchief it will induce
sleep.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
The Indictment.

The foolish youth who steals a kiss
Must exc for trial stand.
The charge is petty larceny
Yet girls all say it's grand
IS. S.. Stinson in Judge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Only One ssBROMo QUININE''
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for the signature Of Il. w. GROVE. Used the
World over to Cure q Cold In One Day. Csc.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Try the Natural laxative, Garfield Tea
1t .overcomes constipation and regulates
liver and kidneys. Samples sent upon re-
quest. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, ~ z.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound

Il. P1nkham'S Vege-
table ompound.
Eleven years ago L
was q walking
shadow. had been
under the doctors
carebutgotnorelief.
My husband per-
Suaded me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V ege ia BILE Com
pound audit worked
like a charm. It re-
lieved all my pains
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
WISHED FOR DEATH.

Suferings From Kidney Troubles
Were So Acute.
Mrs. Josephine Jeffrey, 9th and
Washington Sts!, Marion. Ind, says !:
"To look back upon what have gone
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

More than 1900 English tradesmen
are this year entitled to use the royal
arms over their. shop fronts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

In the family Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Miller of Niles. Mich, are four sets
of twins. Each set was born on Sun
day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

!. PILES CURED. I'm TO IA DAYS b.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles In to IA days or money refunded
k0c
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

y MRS wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP 70,
Children teething; softens the gums, reduces In
Summation allays pain, cures wind collie. y
cents q bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

of the 3S1 recorded ministers of
the Society of Friends in Great Britain
153 are women.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

An early model of white and violet strip
ed linen is made on Directoire lines. 1t is
generously trimmed with heavily embroid-
cred linen bands.
The waist is accented by a collar of VOL
let, with a bit of dainty hand work on it
IN white. -
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
Make tho Horse Eat Slowly.

Make the Horse EHt SIOWIy.
If your horse has the habit OF boiling
his feed you can easily remedy it by
making a self-feeder on his feed box.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

North and South America have H.
063O00 Germans or German-speaking
people.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Sixteen of the United States now
have beet sugar factories-sixty-fo in
all.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Isaac Brock, 100 Years of Age.
Mr.. Isaac Brock, of McLennan county,
Tex. is an ardent friend to- peruna and
speaks of it in the following terms:
DIR. Hartman's remedy, Peruna, have
found to be the best. if not the only relia-
bic remedy for COUGHS, COLDS, CA
TARRH and diarrhea.
"Peruna has been my standby
for many years, and J.. attribute my
good health and my extreme age to
dis remedy. 1t exactly meets all
my requirements.
Il have come to rely Upon it almost
entirely for the many little things for
which | need medicine | believe it to be
especially valuable to old people"
Isaac Brock
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18
PROOF ERp fhe
MG DSsxaks99yy

We tell you about how good you'll
feel after taking a CASCARET-
that millions Of people-buy, use
and recommend them-But that's
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in the morning-After you know
CASCARETS you'll never be
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CAScARETS roc box for q weeks
treatment all druggists. Biggest seller.
In the world. Million boxes month.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

GRE-SOLVENT-In instantly dissolves grease,
CRIME, paint, etc., from hands Benefits skin.
Everyone buys. Liberal proposition to agents.
Samples free. Utility Co.. 626 w. 44th St.
N. Y. city.
AGENTS WANTED in every locality. Make $50
to $50 weekly handling our hand painted
Opaque watercolors. Sell on sight. Two stamps
for illustrate tons and particulars. ORIGINAL
ART CO., II Bliss St., Springfield. Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-03-18

Color more goods brighter and faster eolors fhan
any garment without ripping apart Write Ter Tree
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-07
Tarrlna of Roads.

Road tarring Is becoming habit in
the automobile districts Of England.
The old method of applying with hand
brushes is now being abandoned In IA
vor Of the use of an apparatus which
is nothing more or less than a giant
air brush. The tar is In large tank,
and two men pump air into 1t, while a
third goes about the road with q pipe
having four outlets through which the
dir throws the tar In fine spray. This
rapidly and thoroughly coats the road.
Sand is then sprinkled, and the dust
q laid for good, ..-n..s
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1909-04-07
am, e Rett,r Roada.

In the Iowa legislature two bills
have been introduced in the interests
ofibetter roads. One provides for the
doubling Of the county road tax levy.
for the development Of the most I'm
portant roads which radiate from the
principal market town in each county.
The other BIN places a tax Of IS on
AL automobiles under thirty horse.
power and SO on thirty horsepower
aud over. the proceeds to 90 into the
state good roads fund.