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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
NEW USE FOR SNAKES
PUT THEM TO EATING UP THE
POTATO BUGS.
Ohio Farmer Finds Striped Garter
Snakes Eating Troublesome Bugs
and Gets Good Idea AfIoat
Among Soil Tillers.

Cadiz, GA number of leading
farmers are considering the PROPOSE
ton of starting a snake farm where
the garter snakes could be grown in
large numbers and sold to growers Of
potatoes.
The plan was suggested to enter
prising citizens of this county after
Charles Albright who resides on
the Hon. Samuel K. Mclaughlin
farm discovered garter snakes eating
potato bugs in a field of potatoes.
Mr.. Albright was killing bugs when
he suddenly discovered a snake coiled
in potato top just in front of him,
and being averse to snakes he killed
it but was soon startled to see two
other snakes of the variety known as
garter snakes, coiled up about stalks
of other potato hills. He was. puz-
gled as well as alarmed, and in spite
Of his dislike for serpents, watched
long enough to see the snakes pick
off and eat with apparent relish a
humber of the Colorado potato beetles,
that are and have been for years, such
gnakes would soon strip plant of all
Ihe bugs. and then move on to other
plants, where they repeat their work.
In a short time several snakes could
easily clean up all the bugs in good
rized field of potatoes. 1t is esti-
mated by some of the enterprising
farmers that quite paying industry
could be built up in snake raising. as
the potato bugs are a general pest,
and the demand for potatoes is such
that it would pay to establish new
and safe method of exterminating the
troublesome pests.
1t Is claimed that the garter snakes
breed rapidly, and are perfectly harm
less to handle, and even If sold at a
reasonable figure there should be a
paying revenue derived from the sale
of the snakes to those growing pota
toes.
Lots of farmers will not allow other
snakes found in this section to be de-
stroyed, as they declare they catch
and destroy hundreds of field mice,
rats, and the troublesome ground SPUR
rels that eat the grain in some places
as fast as farmers can plant it.
Those farmers are the ones who are
willing to undertake conducting a
snake farm to raise the garter snakes
to destroy the potato bugs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
MEET AFTER MANY YEARS
Twins Taken by Separate Families at
Mothers Death, Brothers Find
Each Other.

Pittsburg.-Amos and Cyrus Lape,
born together in Black Lick, Indiana
county thirty-nine years ago. are
acquainted for the first time. On &C.
count of the mothers death at their
birth the twins were separated and
lived with different families. which
lost track of each other
The reunion of the brothers was
brought about by mistake. A strang-
er who found Amos at work in Export
exclaimed. Hello. Cy. what are you
doing in Export?"
Amos demurred: but I'm not 'Cy.
| am Amos Lape. I have heard I had
twin brother named Cyrus, but never
saw him. Do you know him?"
well, rather" said the stranger.
"he's a neighbor of mine at Dunbar.
I'll lead you to him." and he did.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
RattIesnake Bold and Honorable.

The rattlesnake is really much
slandered reptile, is bold. dignified and
honorable, for 1t always sounds warn.
ing to save itself the trouble of fight
ing or being stepped on. 1t will try
to get out of mans way In an order
ly, dignified, none-too-hasty manner.
and when cornered it certainly means
death and destruction, and strikes
with confidence, as ii 1t were well
aware and sure of its deadly powers
There is something of an angry, t1mld,
hen-like peck in the strike OF most
snakes. half bluff, half fear-but the
RATHER strikes with pursuance that
shows it's whole bent and bent Is
death.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
BIRDS WILL PROTECT FRUIT
BY Planting Early Wild Varieties
Songsters May Be Coaxed Away
From Cultivated Trees.
(Rv w = M.ATEE.l

(By w. L. M'ATEE)
Birds play very important part IN
the economy of nature and by thelr
destruction of insects lend material
aid in keeping the balance true. Both
the farmer and the orchardlst are
greatly indebted to birds for the de-
struction of insects and weed SEED
Both for practical and esthetlc rea-
sons, there is a demand for informa-
ton as to the best method OF In
creasing the bird population In re-
stricted areas, particularly on the
farms and about homes. There Is
demand also for the provisioning OF
large preserves for both land and wa
ter game birds and the protection OF
crops by cultivating seed and fruit
bearing plants more useful to birds
than to man.
Various other factors may be made
to contribute to the success OF efforts
to attract birds, such as supply or
water for drinking and bathing, nest
ing boxes. protection from enemies;
and winter feeding; but the main purT
pose is to call attention to the plants
which best serve to provide food for
birds and to draw their attention
away from cultivated crops.
Our native shrubs should be utilized
as far as possible, especially as many
of them are not exceeded in beauty or
interest by foreign plants. Further
more. as rule they are more attrac-
tive to birds than exotics. 1t should
be borne in mind also that smoothly
trimmed hedges and the stuff trees OF
formal garden are not nearly so at
tractive to birds as unframed bushes
and tangled thickets. Shrubs of sterile
varieties or those closely pruned after
blooming are not sought by birds,
while those allowed to ripen fruit are
often crowded with feathered visitors,
The best shrubs and trees for at
tracing birds are those most resorted
to for food, and the extensive records
of bird food in the biological survey
make their selection an easy task.
The berries of elders are eaten by
the largest number of species of birds.
namely, Ct. Raspberries and black
berries are known to be eaten by go
species, mulberries by 4S. dogwood
fruits by AZ, those of the nonpoison,
GUS sumachs by Al, the various wild
cherries by 80. and blueberries by 81!
A great many other varieties which
grow In localities where these are nou
plentiful are also very attractive to
birds.
Nothing surpasses mulberries for
alluring birds away from the early!
orchard fruits. Early, bearing yariei
ties should be planted in numbers
and some should be selected for the
length of the fruiting season.
Where it is desired to attract birds
and afford them a sanctuary at all
seasons, large variety of plants must
be used. For this purpose thickets of
shrubs and other low growths are bet
ter than trees, since tangles of bushes
and vines afford a more secure retreat
from bird enemies and are the favorite
cover Of many species.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
KEEPS EVERYTHING AT HAND
Sensible Precautions Taken by One
Woman In Readiness for
Emergencies.

A woman who works busily every
day in the week and whose hours for
pleasure are few and far between has
been able to lengthen the small joys
that now and then come to her in the
following way: In bureau drawer,
sacred to this purpose, she keeps a
pair or two of new or at least perfect
lly mended stockings, few Of her
prettiest handkerchiefs, some neck
wear and her best set of lingerie. She
never uses these things except for
emergencies, sudden invitations and
the like. Experience has taught her
what to add to this resourceful draw
ter, and even simple foulard dress
that she does not wear on excepted
occasions, but keeps for sudden
calls" is kept there sometimes. Then
if the afternoon has been productive
of an invitation of which she had no
thought in the morning she Is able
to take before dressing 15-minute
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
FLOORS FOR POULTRY HOUSE
the Best Despite the Cost
Cement Type Good.
(Ry i ] GOODEl

(By l. ]. GOODE.)
with the constant increase IN tne
price of lumber there is a growing
tendency to use something else than
boards in the construction of floors OF
poultry houses. There are many peo-
pis who consider the board floor the
pest 1t must be agreed, however, tnat
there Is point in the advancing cost
OF lumber at which the use of boards
will have to be dispensed with.
Most people that construct poultry
houses are not so rich that they can
afford to pay out large sums of money
for any part of the structures.
TIE board floor is without doubt the
warmest kind of floor, and that is why
the writer favors it. The ideal way OF
building such floor is to use matched
lumber for the top and rough boards
for the bottom with tarred paper be-
tween.
The thick, heavy tarred paper is the
kind that should be used. Much OF the
tarred paper being used in house con-
struction is of very little value.
1t simply answers to fulfil the prom
Use of the contractor to put tarred pa
per in the walls. The heavy paper
costs more, but it is worth more than
it costs.
A floor that is thoroughly well put
together will be quite warm, provided
that the space under it is kept tight.
"A floor of wood should stand foot or
$50 above the ground, SO that rats can
mot get chance to gnaw it.
The trouble about the space under
the floor is that 1t is quite commonly
left open to the weather, and the floor
above the space becomes very cold in
the winter time.
Some builders say that this space
should be left open to the air, so that
dry rot will not attack the wood, but
is there any reason why the outSsdes
should not me tight and the open
lngs for aeration be made in the floor,
thus letting the air from the poultry
house pass into the space instead OF
the frigid air from out of doors?
Earth floors are becoming quite COM
mon, but they are difficult to keep
clean. Sometimes they are too wet
and sometimes too dry, and If the To-
cation of the poultry house is low
they become damp, which is very detri-
mental to the health OF poultry.
An earth floor, to be kept in good
shape, would have to be kept covered
with litter of coal ashes. AS q
matter Of fact, the ordinary farmer
seldom does this: ideal conditions for
fowls are usually found only in the
institution that Is devoted entirely to
the Kissing of poultry.
Ideal care cannot then be depended
on to give US results. and the dirt floor
will thus usually be found In a very
:uptidy condition.
Sometimes in winter it freezes hard
and is a poor substitute for a wooden
floor.
The cement floor is coming to be
quite popular in some localities, but
has the disadvantage OF being cold.
Also it will not entirely prevent the
entrance of moisture.
T: A cement floor, like an earth floor.
has to be kept covered with something
In the winter time. 1t is, however, san
itary and easy to clean when it has
become dirty.
Water can be used upon it without
any Injurious results. 1t will not be-
come the harboring place for lice and
rodents do not try to gnaw through 1t.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08

al weight may be, she succeeds IN ma
king herself look as slender as
,sapling. Her frocks are made to ex-
Iaggerate this slimness and her sill
Ihouette is plain and severely simple,
yet she possesses that certain chic
that goes to make her ensemble
lquaintly fascinating The extremely
marrow skirts have much to do toward
achieving slender effects. These, with
the simple styles now in favor for
Fbodices, tell the simple story OF sum-
mer fashions.
A decided change in hair dressing
for evening is imminent The loose
swirl effect Is passing and in its place
a more natural head outline is appear
ing. The latest fancy is the wide vel
vet or ribbon band that encircles the
head and makes a finish for the CHG
non of ringlets which are made of fine
net incrusted with jet bead work. 9th
ers have colored beads covering odd
designs. All sorts of classic effects are
being sought in velvet bands embroid-
cred with gold Another pretty ar
arrangement that Is quite simple has the
front hair waved In the natural man.
ner with loose chignon of pipestem
Icurls and ringlets at the back. The
curls are not massed, as was the style
"a short time ago, but are arranged in
a light fluffy effect that has the ap-
pearance of being natural
The best hairdressers do not advise
the use of much false hair even for
evening toilets. When extra results
are desired the calot or round crown
piece at the back. and sometimes
loose braid extending part of the way
around the head, will be employed.
The upper part of the calot is covered
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
TRIES TO SELL HIS TEETH
Poorly Dressed Tennesseean Begs
Dentist to Buy Bridge Work
on Upper Jaw.

Evansville, Ind.-"What's the gold
on this tooth WORTH" was the strange
question shot at DR.. William ]. Hook
er by a poorly dressed man who
walked into his office. Suspecting
nothing, the dentist looked at the
heavy bridge work on the upper jaw
and answered: Three or four dol
lars"
We'll, yank it off ana pay me 81
dollars" said the man. The dentist
was astonished and said he would do
nothing of the kind. He intimated to
the stranger that he was crazy.
Il am in earnest about it," said the
need it badly. l am not able to work
and cannot get into hospital here as
am not sick enough. l came in from
Tennessee and am trying to work my
way north for my health. The only
thing of value l have is this gold on
my teeth. What use is it to me If
i haven't enough to eat. My other
teeth will do me, anyway. until | get
more prosperous"
Dr. Hooker still refused to despoil
the mans teeth. II would have that
gold work by all MEANS" he said.
Beg or go to the Associated Chart
ties and seek help"
The stranger said he would not do
this, as he was determined to get
money. He left the dentists office
deeply disappointed. AS he went down
the stairs the dentist called after him
and tossed him a coin. He was so
angry that he would not pick it up at
first. but reconsidered and pocketed
the silver. He said he was going to
consult another dentist and see if
he could not sell the gold in his teeth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08

with waved tresses of the natural
hair. The coiffeur's air is to have the
view from the front as fiat as possible.
Ut is from a side view that the extern
sion shows, and TO obtain this effect
the calot placed halfway between the
nape Of the neck and the top of the
head, with the locks of hair pinned
about it, the desired purpose is clever
iy accomplished.
To arrange ones tresses fat one
must divide and subdivide the locks
and try the effect of each parting. The
style of spreading the tresses looks
infinitely simple, but in reality it is
quite the reverse. It requires even
a longer time than to puff the hair
all around. So it is, even in the easiest
method, extremely tiresome to effect
q perfect couture with little or moth
ing upon which to build the quaint
arrangements which are now the rul-
ing style. 1t is quite important with
the summer girl that her hair be per-
fumed, consequently there are half a
dozen delicate odors considered good
form for this use. Some scents that
play in this grand chic are more pow
erful than others. but the best Of all,
according to Dame Fashion, is pow
dered orris root. This keeps the scalp
free from Precipitation and the hair in
fluffy condition.
II a girl has any proclivities of
quaintness in her makeup the fash
IONS of the day are surely hers. And
to be quantity and smartly gowned
she need not adopt the bizarre styles
of the moment. Take, for example,
the silly new skirt that measures but
little over a yard around the hem.
which threatens to invade conserva-
tive American fashions. There Is no
denying that the extremely narrow
skirt is natty. but there Is such a
thing as reaching an ungainly extreme
that is more spectacular than smart.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Mosquitoes Feast on Babe.

New York.-Under bush in Central
Park, and surrounded by a cloud OF
mosquitoes, patrolman found A.
months-old baby boy The child was
crying Justify and waving its chubby
hands to keep away the insects that
were devouring it. At Bellevue hospi-
tai seventy severe insect bites were
counted, and the attendants declared
as a result of the wholesale poisoning
by the mosquitoes. The baby was
dressed in new clothing and there
were no identifying marks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Fiohts Bull With Hairpin.

Fulton, Mo.-Mrs. Thomas Douglas.
living south of here. was badly In
jured by a bull when the animal at.
tackled her In field. She had armed
herself with pitchfork. which the
animal knocked from her grip. She
was thrown down, butted and tram.
pied upon. When the beast finally left
her for dead she crawled to the house
and telephoned to the family doctor.
In the battle with the bull Mrs. Doug
las took hairpin from her hair and
used 1t in an effort to gouge the ami
mails eyes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Farm Full Of Freaks.

Tulsa, Okla.-A chicken with its
heart on the outside of its body is one
Of the monstrosities owned by Billy
Lumpkins, local character, whose
hobby is the raising and breeding Of
freak animals. His unique menagerie
includes five-legged hog, one-legged
chicken, a horned rooster talking
snarrow and the fowl with its heart on
the outside of its breast, his latest
ACQUISITION to the strange collection
of natures freaks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Bores Barred.

A reporter asked Mr.. Roosevelt al
the Outlook Office how he got through
so much work, and at the same time
saw so many people. Il shun bores,"
was the reply. Il don't waste min
ute of my time on bores. Do you per-
ceive that l have only just one chair
in this room? You see, my hunting
experiences have shown me that great
bores are always of small caliber.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
MODES Of Che MOMENT

Although a little linen frock seen a
few days ago had It's skirt cut so mar
row that the wearer could hardly take
natural step. The coat accompany,
ing 1t had one of the new whimsical
fronts which are appearing in midsum.
mer outer garments These fronts are
separate pieces cut to fit the rounded
fronts of the coat and are braided
with white with introductions of
coarse stitches executed in a sort OF
old tapestry work.
There is a noticeable lack Of ex,
travagance in the quantity of material
used in summer gowns, whatever the
type. Low necks, short sleeves scanty
and short skirts, transparent hosiery
and dull kid pumps, together with the
sheerest of lingerie reduoedto a mini
mum in the number of garments, about
make up the tout ensemble of the fash
ionable summer girl as she is seen at
exclusive resorts and house parties with
her own friends. But after all there
may not be much economy in scanty
materials, for they must be of the
finest money can buy. In fact, the
fabrics in which the element or
wear" is entirely eliminated and the
question of durability forgotten seem
to be the weaves that play the i'm
portant part of present-day frocks and
lingerie.
Like the new motor caps, the bath
ing caps are simply ravishing in be-
comingness. Many Of the smartest
ones are made to fit close like hood
of necessity, but initiate the old-time
styles to a nicely. They are far from
being the severe styles that we have
been accustomed to for SO long; many
are trimmed with rosettes at the ears
and strings that float from the back
or tie under the chin in cunning lit,
tie bows There Is a chance for orr
iginality In the bathing costume and
cap as much as in any other detail
of dress, but 1t is not for those who
are obliged to study economy, for it
requires the best Of materials to with
stand the test of salt water. Silk or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Get Rid of ice

Lice on animals sap away their vi
tally and hence rob you of money.
1t is cheaper to invest $40 or $40 in a
dipping vat and oil than to lose many
times as much from the ravages.
A good way to kill lice on hogs is
to have crude oil on posts where they
will rub against it. Wrap the post
with rough bagging and saturate the
Dagging with oil.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Sad and True.

"a New York monkey is reported
to have eaten an inch of his tail.
That's tale we can't swallow. st.
Louis Star.
Quite right. The monk having been
on the ground first and taken an adj
vantage of the opportunity, 1t is a
delicacy that you will certainly have
70 fOregO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Flower Garden With P,s.

Did you ever think what beautiful
and long-fowering garden one might
have with just the P's? Sweet peas,
peoples, pansies, petunias, phlox. por-
tulaca. With no more towering plants
than these one may have flowers ev-
cry day from June till frost, all of
them being easy to grow and continu-
Gus producers of brilliant flowers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Faults in American Character.

In an address on botanical educa,
ton in America, Prof. w. F. Ganona
remarks that disregard of particulars
and tendency to easy generalities
are fundamental faults in American
character" and he insists upon the
necessity of laboratory and expert,
mental work in all scientific study,
Books lease the wits" but independ'
ent observation is the source of sound
knowledge in science.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Corn Fodder to Cows.

The feeding of the late corn fodder
to dairy cows should be continued just
as long as the corn is at all green. 1t
is a splendid supplementary feed with
the short autumn pasture grass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Kills infant With AIIspice.

Lees Summit. Mo.-The youngest
child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred w. Arthur
died from inhalation of ground all
spice sprinkled into her face by her
brother. a child of Is months. The
little boy picked up a can of all
spice and busted 1t into his sisters
face, as he had often seen his mother
use the can of talcum powder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
a Novel Tie

A novel tie idea was seen in a shop
widow recently. The tie was silk;
green on one side and lined with red.
When made into bow the pulled knot
showed red, the ends green.
The suggestion may be applied to
ties of other materials and of any
color, and will looS well with a plaid
or two-color frock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
The Yorkshire Hoo.

Tests made by the Wisconsin ex-
pertinent station show that Yorkshire
hogs require the least amount of food
Tor 100 pounds Of gain of either Poland
Chinas or Berkshires. Common stock
hogs made the smallest gains and ate
the least food,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Athletics

us it necessary for youth to kneel
when he asks young woman to mar
ry him." inquired the youth who
reads novels.
NO" replied Miss Cayenne. IF /
were you I'd do something original
and startling and stand on my head"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08

nap, wonderful freshening for an
evenings r~~el.
The pracUfse of the trained nurse.
who always keeps satchel packed In
readiness for hasty summons. She
also follows to certain extent. A
new toothbrush, a packet of talcum
powder unopened and therefore not
likely to spill, tube of dental paste:
some new wash cloths, gloves worn
but once and still quite fresh, a night.
dress with ribbons run in-all these
are in the suit case, and they lessen
her need when an invitation comes for
a week end trip.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
A Fake Camera.

"Yonder is beach camera fiend,'
said the first bathing girl. They are
disgusting, l think
"This one is particularly disgusting"
declared the second bathing girl
after had posed all morning for his
benefit, he ate his lunch from that
box"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-09-08
Cultivatino phIoxes.

Cut the fading, bloom stalks from
the phloxes. work the soil, dig some
fertilizer about the roots, water we'll,
and induce new growth, when they
should bloom until frost cuts them
down.