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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Monument to General Shields.

tinction and having entered politics
was elected to the legislature In 1885.
In 1889 he was elected state auditor
and in 1843 was appointed Judge OF
the Supreme court of Illinois. He held
the latter office two years and resign
ed to accept the appointment OF COM
missioner of the general land Office In
Washington.
Served In TWO Wars.
At the outbreak OF the Mexican war
Shields was given brigadier's COM
mission and commanded, first brig
ade Of Illinois troops, later command
Ing brigade composed Of marines
and New York and South Carolina
volunteers. He served under Gen.
Zachary Taylor, Gen. Winfield Scott
and General Wool and was wounded
at Cerro Gordo and in the storming
of Chapultepec. For gallantry in the
latter action he was breveted major
general. General Shields was mus
tered out of service in 1S48 and short
ly afterwards was appointed the first
territorial governor Of Oregon.
While serving in that office ne was
elected senator from Illinois and
served out his full term. After quits
ting the senate he moved to Mime
sofa, where he speedily became prom
inent in politics and. on the admission
of that state, ne was elected senator
for the short term, serving two years,
from 1857 to 1852 Quitting the SEN
ate again he went to California and
engaged in mining, and was thus en-.
gagged when the Civil war broke out.
Promptly he offered his sword and
was commissioned brigadier general.
He commander a division under Gen.
Nathaniel p Banks in the Shenan-
doah Valley and directed the initial
movement at the battle Of Winches-
ter, where he was severely wounded
At his own request he was relieved
Of his command in the army and went
to California, where he remained I'M
til the close of the war. He then
chose Missouri as his home, settling
in Carroll county, living on a farm a
few miles east of Carrollton in peace
full retirement until 1874, when he was
chosen to rers esent the county in the
Legislature. In January, 1879. he was
chosen by the Missouri legislature to
fill the unexpired term Of Senator L..
v. Bogy, which expired March 4. 1879.
He died at Ottumwa in 1879.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
FOR THE POULTRY RAISER.

Never allow the laying hens, or in
fact any poultry, to stand around on
damp, cold floors. Straw, chaff, or
leaves are cheap.
Some people say they have had
good success by feeding corn exclu-
sively, but it is fact that hens can
not thrive on this feed alone many
months at a time.
Red pepper and other stimulating
food may have temporary effect on
the laying efforts of hen, but it is
like giving whisky to a man. When
the effects wear off they are in a
worse condition than before.
Always remember that skim-milk is
hard to beat in the feeding ration.
Turkeys do better when not con-
fined in close houses. An open shed
is a very good place for turkeys to
roost, except In cold weather.
Have the poultry house handy to
the barnyard or straw stack. They
will pick up half their living around
such places and keep happy by the
exercise they have in the scratching.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Grapes Halt Devoured by Insects,
Half Withered by MiIdew, Being
Gathered In France.

Paris.-A writer in the Temps
draws a melancholy picture of the
grape harvesting in the Champagne
districts.
1.-The sight presented by the Cham
pagne vineyards, so animated and
Joyous in the times of abundant har-
vests, is one of desolating sadness
this year." he says. Instead of long
hines Of workers gathering the thick
clusters. few wine growers only can
he seen weighed down by implacable
tate.
"And yet the grapes are being
Igathered, if these miserable berries
|half devoured by insects, half with
cred by mildew can be called grapes
They are thrown into casks and borne
Ito the furnace, where they are burned
that the eggs of the insects, the
germs of the parasites may be de-
stroyed and not endanger the next
leeason's crops
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
USE DOGS TO SOLVE CANCER

sent here to aid In investigating the
cause of the throat disease known as
goitre, which Is one of the numerous
forms of cancer"
That the cancerous disease affecting
both dogs and fishes is similar in ma
ture has already been established.
That it is identical remains to be
demonstrated. The relation between
the two has not yet been worked out,
and that is just what the scientists
want to learn, among other things.
DR.. Harvey r. Gaylord, who is in
charge Of the experiments being made,
said:
1.-THE dogs do not contract the can
Ger from the fishes, it is believed, but
by drinking water from the ponds
where the infected fish specimens
swim"
The United States government is at
present taking under consideration
the advisability Of establishing a per-
manent station here where expert
ments in connection with cancer may
be made upon dogs in lieu Of human
beings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
EaI, FEEDING of Timothy.


It is a good plan to SOW timothy in
the fall, even if the ground is to be
sown to clover the next spring. Un-
der che usual system of rotation of
crops it is desirable to get catch OF
some kind of grass to prevent break
ing the regular rotation, and If the
timothy seed is sown on the raw
ground with the fall-sown wheat, fall
ure will rarely occur. Even If the
clover fails, the timothy remains. II
there is a catch of clover and it makes
a good crop, the timothy helps to
hold it UP and prevents as much lodg7
ing as If it were alone. Then, too.
the mixture of the two kinds OF
grasses makes better quality OF hay
than either will If grown alone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
BARS SALE BIRDS PLUMAGE
Aiqrettes Cannot Be Sold by New
York MillIners After July I
Next by Statute.

New York-The plumage Of forty
three specimens Of birds formerly
used to decorate women's hats can
not be sold by the milliners Of New
York state after July 1 next, accord
ing to the annual report Of the Ms
tional Association of Audubon Socie-
ties.
The most important feature Of q
law recently passed by the state leg
islature, the report continues, Is the
prohibition of the sale of aigrettes.
New York is one of the three greatest
centers for the sale of aigrettes. the
others being Paris and London.
The aigrette is taken from the
mother bird when nesting, and costs
her life and the life of the young
birds. The Audubon societies have
been fighting for the protection Of
these birds for many years.
The passage of the so-called plu-
mage bill will prevent the use Of
their plumage as well as that Of most
wild birds of the country and all the
birds native of New York state.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

nette. mining operator. just arrived
here for the winter
The herd was one of the largest
ever viewed by white man is the be-
lief Of Captain Barnerre. Reports
printed in the local papers state that
this run of caribou was witnessed by
persons in other parts of the Tanana
hills. It Is estimated that the number
Of animals was 10000. The caribou
were going south
Captain Barnette and his pack train
had just reached a wide trail across
the Tanana hills and was about to
start the ascent, when a drove of
caribou passed by. This herd was
followed by smaller, bands. Then 1t
was seen that the herd stretched back
as far as the eye could see. The STAN
peding animals bore down almost up
on the party and Numbered by in q
flying wedge, the width averaging
about one-quarter of a mile. It is the
first time in years that caribou have
travelled through the region between
Circle and Fairbanks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
fPISO'S+
THE BEST MEDICINE
for COUGHS eCOLDSh
The Winning Candidate.
THE BEST MEDICINE

Two candidates for the same office
came into certain town one day.
The one called at a house where q
little girl came to the door. Said he:
"Sissie, will you please bring me a
glass Of water?" Having brought the
water, he gave, her some candy and
asked: did the man ahead Of me
give you candy?" eyes, sir" Then
he gave her a nickel and said: did
be give you money!" eyes, sir: he
gave me ten cents" Then, picking
her up, he kissed her and said: did
be kiss your" Eyes. sir, and he kissed
mamma, tool"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Tramp Secures Pies.

Sharon, Pa--"Fire! F1re!" shouted
q tramp at the home of Rev. Thomas
Barnes in Brookfield township just
as the family sat down to chicken din
uer. Everybody rushed out just in
time to see the man disappear. An
other man went in the back door, stole
the chicken and two pies from the
liable and fed before the family dis
covered the trick.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
NapoIeon,s Alarm Clock.

Par1s.-A few years ago the French
government acquired by purchase
from q private collection wonderful
alarm clock which was once the prop
erty Of the great Napoleon and which
not only tells the time Of day, but, as
well. the day. the month, the year, the
mean solar time, the phases OF the
moon, and indicates, Il addition, the
quarter hours. It's attachments also
include q thermometer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
CHAMPAGNE OUTLOOK IS SAD

Champagne, at this time of the
year, is always crowded with work
ers from Alsace and Belgium, who
coroe for the grape gathering. This
year the district is deserted. In the
villages the misery is appalling.
For four years vine growers have
had to fight to preserve their vines,
and in those four years they have
only gathered the value of one good
harvest. Many are irretrieyably
ruined"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
FEEDING Dairy Calves ProfitabIy.

Young calves need whole milk for
the first few days. The calf should
always have the first or colostrum
milk of the COW, and be allowed to
nurse the cow until the eighth OF
ninth milking, when the milk is suit
able for human food. Feed often with
small amounts to avoid overlooking.
Teach the calf to drink and feed
whole milk for at least three weeks,
changing to a skim milk gradually.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
CARIBOU STOPS PACK TRAIN
Ten Thousand of Animals Seen by
Miners on. Trail Between Circle
and Fairbanks.

Seattle, Wash.-Caribou in a herd
of countless hundreds, densely crowd
ed on a mountainside. held up pack
train for four hours while the antlered
host passed slowly by on lonely trail
between Circle and Fairbanks, Alaska.
This was seen by Capt. r. T. Bar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Brushing Udder Better Than washin

Brushing Udder Better Than Washing.
Brush the udder well before milk
ing, but do not wash it. Few milk
men can wash a cows udder at milk
ing time and dry it thoroughly enough
so that no filthy moisture will get in
to the milk. 1t is better not to have
the udder cleaned at all than to have
the milk favored with the foul wash
water. A good brushing will remove
all loose filth that would be likely to
get into the pail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Limits to Cows Feed.

Every COW has two limits with re-
gard to feeding. First, there is a
limit of capacity; that is, the total
amount of feed the cow can possibly
eat. Second, there is limit to the
amount of feed eaten that can be
made use of in keeping up the ener-
gies of the body, and in producing
milk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

Rome.-A movement is on foot
among the telephone girls Of Rome to
have abolished the regulation which
forbids them to marry before they
reach the age of twenty-eight years.
Italian women reach their prime be-
fore they are twenty, and consider
their chances of marriage greatly les
sened by this government regulation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Protection for Trees.

Many fruit and shade trees are lost
annually by being girdled by rabbits
during the winter months. AS that
season is approaching, it would be
well for the orchardist to have in
mind some form of protection for his
trees in order to prevent such loss
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

to-daya we'll woman. Mrs. WILLIAM
AHRENs, 98S W. 21st St., Chicago, Ill.
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
IF 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, I'LL
eeration, displacements, fbroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every such suffering woman owes it to
herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial. !,
If you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden.
Hal letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Success With Poultry.

Don't neglect the little things If
YOU want to be a successful poultry
breeder. The business is made up of
little details, some of them seemingly
unimportant, and their neglect is sim
NV an invitation to failure to step in
and rout success.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
s.ed crons in Demand.

Seed crops Of sweet corn, gal den
meas and beans of good quality are In
ever increasing demand, and the guam
tity needed yearly has become SO
large that the scotsman is obliged to
have the major portion of his stock
grown for him by others.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
NaIue of Cultivation.

It has been asserted that cultiva
ton is equal to manuring. In most
cases it is of greater Importance. The
use of the plow, the harrows, the
cultivator, the disk harrow and the
scuff1er will produce results most sur
priSing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Storlno Potatoes.

Potatoes in large piles or in un-
ventilated cellars often heat so that
they will not grow we'll, and If for
seed, are most vigorous IL stored in
boxes, crates or open barrels, or If
thinly spread upon the floor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Overfat PuIIets,

Do not allow the pullets to get too
fat, as 1t will set them back in ma
king a start at egg production. Be-
sides. this overfat is apt to create too
much animal heat, which often results
in q mott out OF season.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Milk and Meet.

One pound of nutriment from milk,
can be produced more cheaply than
one pound of nutriment in meat. The
pound of nutriment from milk, how
ever, requires an expenditure of more
labor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

stretched her jaws as wide open an
she could, then her words began 10
roll from the funnel back into heg
mouth. When her mouth was full OF
words I pressed a third key. Then
she ate her own words.
81 kept this up until she got vio1
lent attack of indigestion and we had
to send for the doctor. The medicat
man said-but here's my train"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Study AdaptabiIity.

Before you buy foundation stock
make a close study of the breeds and
their adaptability, and buy the kind
that are adapted to your needs. Do
not buy anything that is sheep. sim
ply because it is sheep.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

aches, dizziness.
n erv GU 8 ness
etc. Keep the
kidneys well
and health a" Is
easily main
tanned. Doan's
X i'd n Q y Pills
make strong,
healthy kidneys.
Mrs. John A.
Link, 122 East
Perry St., Buoy
rus, O., says: II
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
SAVING Blackberry Cuttings Nov

The easiest way to start blackber-
~ patch is to dig up the roots in No
wember, cut them into six or eight
gnch lengths, bury them in sand layers
through the winter and plant out Zone
piece in a place. next spring.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Scarcity of hoas.

In the United States in 1880 there
were 100000 hogs and 100000
humans. In 1900 there were 10000
600 humans and only 67,000,000 hogs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Old Reliable 15o-Rird.

While we are looking for the 200
egg-a-year hen, let us take good care
of the old reliable 150-bird--We are
sure of her, but her sister Is long
way off.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

What Murine Eye Remedy Does tg the
Ewes is to Refresh Cleanse, Strengthen ana Stimu:
late Healthful Circulation. Promoting Normal
Conditions. Try Murine in your Eyes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
eh.,+.rIro The Milk Maker.

The time is here when thought
must be given to the comfort Of the
COWS If their owners expect to sleep
with no twinges of conscience.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Congress In China In 1918.

Peking.-An imperial parliament, the
first in the history of China. will be
convened in 1913, according to an ofa.
cial edict issued the other day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

Mrs. Winsow-s Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, peducesiT
amma ion allays pain. wind collie. 26c botGes
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

V1IIuc MEu don't waste your years working at odd
IVUnu MLM jobs. look out forthe future; learn .
lars apply to Milwaukee School of Matchmaking,
Home Study Dept, Enterprise Bldg Milwaukee, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

When a man is turned threescors
and ten he's making bit OF over
time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
Weanlna Lambs.

When the lambs have just been
weaned they require the best possible
care, and need good pasturage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
OWES
HER
LIFE TO
Lydia e. Pinkhan1's
Vegetable Compound
Chicago, IlL-'"I was troubled with
falling and Inflammation, and the doc

IOrS SAID i COulQ 0OB
get well unless T
had an operation.
I knew I could not
stand the strain Of
one, so I wrote to
you sometime ago
about my he alth
and you told me
what TO do. After
taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
Blood Purifier T am
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

Good luck likes to visit people who
are not expecting It.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
CHEERFUL WORDS FOR
SUFFERING. WOMEN.

No woman can be healthy with sick
kidneys. They are often the true
cause of bearing-down pains, head
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

Many guilty man escapes because
he is 80 small he goes right through
the net.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

was SO terribly afflicted with kidney
complaint, I could not stir out OF bed.
I was attended by several doctors but
they all failed to help me. Doan's Kid
ney Pills gave me relief after had
given up all hope and soon cured me.
have had no kidney trouble in three
years."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08

Some people are too fresh-but the
same thing can't be said of eggs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-12-08
,her The name-Doan's.

Remember the name-UOanE 8.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents q
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-02
TWO PRETTY HOLIDAY GIFTS
Slipper Case or Sewing Bag Both a
Welcome and ServIceabIe
Present.

slipper case and a sewing bag are
delightful holiday gifts, which are
easily made and very useful to the
receiver. They may be made from
any stray pieces of bright-colored
silk. linen. chintz, satin, denim or, in
fact, any material of that kind; or, If
desired. the slipper case may be de-
veloped In pink-fowered cretonne
bound with dark-green braid.
The loosely gathered sewing bag
has an outside flap, which contains
the needle book. and pretty fancy
Is to embroider the owners initials
on the outside of the flap. Fancy
brass rings are sewed to the upper
edge, through which is run the ribbon
which regulates the fullness about the
top. and is used to hang 1t up by.
The slipper case, which is divided
into compartments and stiffened by
means of cardboard interlining, re-
quires seven-eighths yard of material
22 inches wide or flve-eighths yard SO
inches wide; either with az yards of
tape to bind and two hangers. The
sewing bag needs ~ yards 20 or
more inches wide, with 21a yards Of
braid and seven rings.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-02
BARGAINS IN CHEAP STUFF
Few Deft Touches VIII Frequently
Give Garment an Entirely Differ
ent Appearance.

Often you will see real bargains
In frocks and hlouses on the ready
made counter. Do not give one look
at the cheap lace or trimming, or at
tie way the seams are finished, and
throw it back. Buy your bargain. take
1t home and redeem and regenerate
It.
Cheap lace car be replaced by
good; dainty tulle or net frills can
take the place of cheap ruffles; seams
can be restitched and coarse en-
broidery worked over by hand. If the
material and the cut justify your buy
Ing the garment at all, you can give 1t
an individual touch that will raise the
value of your bargain rs per cent.
And even where there is nothing
noticeably cheap or common about
the garment, try to give those little
extra touches; then you will be in no
danger of meeting your new gown
on another woman at the next street
corner.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-02
Hardly a Compliment.

In the excitement of the moment
public speakers often say the opposite
Of what they mean to convey. and
when Henry Irving gave a reading in
the Ulster hall. In 1875" says Bran
Stoker, in Personal "reminiscences
Of Henry Irving" "one speaker made
as pretty an Irish bull as could be
found. though the bull is generally sup
posed to belong to other provinces
than the hard-headed Ulster. In des
canting on the many virtues of the
guest of the evening he mentioned the
excellence Of his moral nature and
rectitude Of his private life in these
terms: 'Mr. Irving, sir, is gentle
man what lesss a life of unbroken
blemish.'"
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-02

For less expensive millinery the
turban Of velvet is the most effectl-e
that can> be chosen. In order to get
best results, good quality of plain
velvet is selected or one of the
"panne" velvets in good colorings.
The latter are little less expensive
than good quality In plain velvets.
Fancy feathers and wings are cho-
sen for their decoration.
1t takes about yard and half Of
velvet to make a turban. Rows Of
parallel shirrings confine the velvet
to the frame, which may be either of
wire or of buckram. A soft crown
should be supported by lining of
crinoline.
Fabric hats are much in evidence.
Silks, satins. velvets, brocades, tapes
tries, figured ribbons and colors of
various descriptions, all are cast in
the play for winter millinery, but vel
vet holds sway in the star part.
The Montgomery tribune., 1910-12-02
UNKIND JOLT FROM ADAM
As II Eve Hadn't Sorrow Enough,
Her Partner Had TO Add to
the Ahllction.

Adam had Just received his notice
OF ejectment.
He stared at II a long time in
silence, while Eve crouched in a
dusky corner. softly whimpered:
Presently the father Of mankind
looked around.
AS Eve caught his angry eye her
whimper changed to gulping sob.
well" he sternly said. you've GER
tainly put us In fine mess with
your silly curiosity! And yet when I
refused to have anything to do with
your apple scheme you called me a
poor fool. Do you remember that
you called me poor fool?"
"Ye-es," sobbed Eve.
We'll, there's just one question I
want to ask you?" said Adam.
What is it?" gasped the first
mother.
who's looney now?" he harshly
demanded.
Then he turned away abruptly and
started to pack up the family gourds
and the tent poles.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.