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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

About eight miles from Ratisbon, on
a hill 1,348 feet above the sea-level.
stands the Walhaila, the German hall
OF fame. a magnificent marble temple
erected by King Ludwig I.
From the stately portico lies view
unsurpassed in Germany for the dis
lance 1t commands and the varying
charm of it's landscape. In the back
ground are dark slopes of the Bava-
rian forests, and below and around is
a stretch of country so level 1t would
seem as if a great plane had been run
over it. Through this fertile. fiat
ground runs the Danube, and in the
distance are the towns Donaustauf
and Ratisbon.
The Walhalla is modelled after the
Parthenon at Athens. The material
is of gray marble, but so light in col
or as to be almost white, and it's mas
sive huted columns, 81 of them, each
80 feet high, show with classic grace
against the wooded hills and blue sky.
The building is long and high which
produces an interior spacious and
stately.
Though busts, figures and tablets
are of white marble, a pleasing warm
tone is introduced into various parts.
The coffered bronze ceiling has plati-
mum blue stars and the marble mo-
sale pavement has tone of brown.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
BLACK BEETLE RUINS AsTER
Destructive Little Insect Will Work
Much Havoc II Allowed to Run
Unhampered.
(By L. MARrINDALE.)

l.
Be on the lookout for the black
beetle, which does such deadly work
among the asters. Don't let a day go
by without an inspection of your
plants, for, II he comes, and his pres
ence is not discovered at once, he will
accomplish his fell purpose before you
are aware. have had plants ruined
in day by the ravages of this most
destructive creature. AS soon as one
is discovered prepare an infusion of
soap and kerosene after the following
formula: Soap, one-half pound. and a
teacupful of kerosene. Shave the
soap finely and pour hot water over
it. Set 1t on the stove to become
liquid. When melted bring it to q
boil and add kerosene. Stir well un-
til an emulsion results. To one part
of this emulsion add ten parts water.
Spray the plants all over with the
mixture. II this is used as soon as
the first beetle puts in an appearance
it will generally prevent others from
coming. If they do come it will soon
rout them, II you are persistent I'M
its use and it is applied literally.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
A Her Party.

Don't for one minute think that this
party was merely convocation Of the
gentler sex. The men were the insti-
gators, and this is the way 1t all came
about. A couple belonging to their
card club had taken the suburban.
fever in its most violent form. The res
suit was not only charming bungaloo
some twenty miles out. but the chick
en- fever had struck them. too. So all
ed" talked about was hens and their
fresh eggs. The funny man in the
club suggested surprise party, first
telling the couple that few OF them
were coming out on Saturday after
noon. The women prepared dainty
luncheon and each man secured a
real live hen, .pme TOOK dozen eggs
for Matching. Imagine the scene when
20 guests arrived. and ten hens. The
host and hostess rose to the OCCASION
coffee was made and the repast served
on the porch while the men RECALLED
the company with the stories OF how
and where they procured The hens. It
was made up among them that the
fowls must be delivered by the giverS
not sent by express or messenger ~
was the funniest" affair ever seen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

straw hat trimmed with a monster
bow of pink lisse.
Very large bows of lisse or mill
linery net are made in white or I'M
pale colors and set sideways on the
large, plain hats. A combination disi
tinctly attractive shows a purpld
straw hat with one Of those huge
bows OF peacock blue. This was worm
with a purple linen coat and skirt
with peacock blue tucked revers and
an ivory net shirt decked with dej
vices In peacock blue and violet silk.
quantity Oriental In their outline.
Tol the wise who are attending the
sales I would add word of counsel
Look carefully for the model evening
frocks' In white satin. Choosing these
of fine quality, you are safe to obtain
good service from them. and many Of
the prettiest are quite plain and SIM
pie in outline, with berthe and sleeves
in fine net lightly traced with glitter
ing bugles. Also you will find. II YOU
seek, white satin dresses with chiffon,
tunics embroidered in silk or beads;
and amongst notable bargains q
would quote one evening dress have
met In black with tunic or net bear
ing deep vandykes of Jet UP to the
waist. The net bodice was cut in oneI
with the sleeves over vest Of white
net, adorned with the Jet vandykesi
like the shirt.
I advise the seeker after bargains
to invest in evening dresses, for they,
are much needed at the moment, and
are reduced to an inordinate degree.
owing to the fact that the general
mourning of necessity abolished SO
many chances Of wearing festival at
tire.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
FLOWER GARDEN NOTES.

Watch the roses. Hand picking will
keep the rose bug in allegiance; whale
oil soap finishes the rose slug. and
kerosene emulsion is death to the
aphis.
During the hot weather when rain
does not fall, keep stirring the dust
mulch, and you will be agreeably sur
prised at the result.
Sow seeds of perennials just es soon
as they mature. Be sure to water
them well, and keep down the weeds
If the aster blight makes its ap-
pearance, pinch the diseased leaves
off, and dust the plants with equal
parts of fresh Stacked lime and -four
of sulphur. Place these ingredients in
a coarse bag, which shake over the
diseased plants.
Don't get into the habit of sprink
ling the surface Of the ground, bul
when your plants need water apply i
generously. or not at all. Water afte.|
sunset il possible.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

slowly chiseled out around the rock,
some distance below the sharp and
jagged points A huge elliptically
shaped cylinder of boiler steel five
eighth of an inch in thickness, was
built up from this shelf This cylinder
was 40 feet high and 40x25 feet in
diameter. 1t was fitted so as to cover
the ragged tops of the rock. All the
space Enclosed by the huge cylinder
was filled with strongly REINFORCED
concrete. This material settled down
all over and between the ragged points
of the rocks, and, when the material
was thoroughly set, the whole mass
nishing an impregnable foundation
and fortress against the fury of winds
and waves.
All of the upper part Of the station
is of strong structural steel-massive-
ly braced and riveted. The lower
ends of the steel skeleton are deeply
imbedded-a anchored, into the top Of
the concrete cylinder. From mean
tide level, the light is just 100 feet
above the water. The total cost to
the government Of the station was
100000 One whole year was re-
CURED to complete the work. This
was very largely due to the great en-
cheering difficulties, and danger in
volved IN the construction; and also
to the small force of men which could
only be employed at time to any
advantage. So perilous was the work,
that it was with no little difficulty
the contractor could secure suffi.
cient force of cement rock, and steel
structural workers. Work on the low
er part of the structure could only
progress during calm weather, and on
ebb tide. For days at stretch no
work could be done at ALL The land
ing of material was always attended
with great difficulties and peril and
slowness. However, there was no
loss of life, nor even serious accident
during the progress of the work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
MODES Of 0he MOMENT

hoods days. This, besides being made
in white on linen and on lawn, ap-
pears on wolfe and colored zephyr; in
deed, some of the old-fashioned white
Is dyed pale pink to meet popular
demand.
There Is a deal of pale pink about,
a pretty order of affairs, especially
in those sylvan scenes which are the
delight of these days. A black pat
ent leather belt is the invariable &C
compartment, and as departure from
the ordinary rule of antelope shoes
and stockings to match, must quote
as definitely alluring patent leather
shoes worn with pale pink silk stock
ings, the dress being pink with pink
hat lined with black velvet.
Which reminds me as l write of a
capital pale pink Shantung coat and
skirt, the coat having broad Insertions
of coarse yellow Cluny lace. This was
worn with a pale pink blouse, and a.
belt made half of pale pink kid and
half of brown patent leather, and
was well crowned with a brown
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
RUNNING THE DAIRY RIGHT
People Willing to Pay Big Price for
MIX II They Are Sure That
II Is Clean.
fRx R. NJ. sTERL1NG.l


We take pains TO let our customers
know how we run things in our dairy
and charge two cents more than we
used to get for our milk. Our Gus
toners pay 1t without grumbling. for
they know our dairy is immaculate
and our milk pure and clean, and
believe we could get an extra two
cents II we had the courage to ask
for 1t. / know farmer in New Jersey
who has built up a dairy herd of 200
cows and by producing certified milk
gets 20 cents quart and cannot sup
ply the demand. OF course he has a
big market in New York, you say.
That is true. but he manages to sell
every gallon of his milk In towns sur
rounding his dairy, IL miles from New
York city. This goes to show that
there are always enough people. even
outside the big cities, to buy milk
which they know to be absolutely
clean. and at pricesa great deal high
er than they have been paying for
ordinary stun dipped out of rusty
can by slovenly milkmen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

while the walls are faced with red
dish-brown marble. Supporting the
richly adorned architrave are IA war
rior-maids of the ancient Teutonic
paradise, wearing blue robes edged
with gold. Around the halls are great.
white marble chairs, tall candelabra
and graceful Victorias, the latter by
Rauch.
King Ludwig ruled impartially over
his Temple of Fame. While none but
illustrious guests were admitted to his
marble house, greatness was alone the
open sesame Albertus Magnus stands
opposite to Martin Luther and Kant
to Saint Boniface. Marble busts of 1O4
celebrated Germans are In place. The
last three added are those Of William
l., Bismarck and Moltke.
But great genius does not leave al
ways a portrait to admiring posterity.
To perpetuate the identity of these
unphotographed celebrities, King Lud-
wig raised tablets-61 of them. And
| he went still farther when he placed
monumental scrolls to the memory OF
three great men whose names are
known only by their achievements.
One is the architect of the Cologne
catherral Altogether it is a royal
company of fighters, thinkers. must
clans, painters, writer's, preachers, ru-
| lers, each one a king among men.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
The Efficient Sow.

A sow does not reach her highest eff
f1ciency until the second or third
year. If after that time her perform
ance is inferior she should not bd
kept longer. Yet good sow will do
well for a much longer time. We
would not have sow bred before she
is eight months old, giving her good
chance to develop. Sows which have
two filters per year wear out sooner
than those which have a single litter
per year. Sows that are confined
when nursing filters seem to lose their
vigor more than when they are al
lowed to roam. Also sows which have
their filters In winter, especially the
early part, must be given extra care
or they will be greatly weakened be-
fore their pigs are large enough to
wean. For two filters per year we
find that March and September are
the time most advantageous to the
SOW, other things being equal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
QUEER SLEEPING PLACE.

One of the strangest difficulties the
railway people experienced in Korea
was due to the fact that the native
poor insisted upon using the tracks as
a sleeping-p place on warm nights. The
Asiatics do not use soft pillow, such
as we employ. since that would dis
turb the hair which in China and
Korea. as In feminine Japan, is put
ND with great care and some expense.
and is expected to last several days.
A hard frame of wood is therefore
used, on which the neck rests. A to-
mato-can affords an excellent substi-
tute for pillow for poor man. The
cool iron rails, so neatly shaped in
regulation pillow pattern. seemed
lust suited for use, and were quite
alluring on hot night.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
STONES IN TREES.

Doctor Wilson of England recently
described some interesting facts about
trees and the manner in which stones
are often found in their roots and
stems Among them was the instance
of some trees growing in gravel pits
in Kent, which had SO many stones
imbedded in their roots it was almost
impossible to saw them. In one speci-
men 67 flints were found, the largest
weighing several pounds.
Near Faversham are three old yew
trees in two OF which fiints and frag-
ments OF tiles have been seen seven
feet above the ground. In Molash
churchyard are other trees which have
flints imbedded in their trunks as
much as eight feet above the ground.
The stones appear to have been car
ried upward with the growth OF the
tree
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
POULTRY LIKE GREEN FEEDS
Regarded as Absolutely Necessary
Where Fowls Are Csniined
In Summer.
fRv MILLER PuRvrso

(By MILLER PURvIS.)
regard green feeds as absolutely
necessary to the welfare of poultry,
old and young, both summer and win
ter. Where fowls are kept confined it
must be supplied to them and where
they have full liberty it may be fed
to them with profit during the months
when vegetation is somewhat burned
by the heat.
A letter from a friend exactly coin
cides with the experience. He writes
that last summer he had a batch Of
rape which he cut and fed to his hogs.
He says his hens ate this rape as
greedily as they would If they had not
been shat up where they could not be
but to find grass for themselves. I
have noticed this more than once.
Throw out a lot Of fresh lettuce
leaves where the hens can get it and
they will eat 1t up clean. Cabbage
stumps thrown out to the hens will
be picked clean, even where the hens
run at large.
Those who must keep their hens
confined will find that small plat of
rape will furnish large quantity Of
green feed during the summer.
It will be large enough to begin
cutting in five or six weeks and as
soon as it is cut off will throw up new
shoots, thus renewing itself constant
hy, SO the same ground my be cut
over time after time
Lettuce or dandelions make very
good green feed for laying hens or
growing chicks. There seems to be
some medicinal property about both
these vegetables which promotes good
health in the fowls.
Both are easily grown and furnish
a good supply of feed If the tops are
cut off instead of pulling the plants
out by the roots when gathering the
feed.
Turnips and beet tops, mustard. pea
vines and all other tender green stuff
will be relished, and save much feed
Of a more costly kind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

One of the curiosities Of nature to
be seen in Argentina is the rocking
stone of Tandil, 205 miles from Buenos
Ayres, on the Southern railway The
stone measures Ii feet in height by 16
in diameter and, apparently, is bal
anced on the crest of huge mass OF
solid rock. The phenomenon is ex-
planned by the fact of circular pro-
trusion on the under side OF the stone
which, fitting snugly into a depres-
sion in the foundation, holds 1t In
place. A strong wind causes 1t to
oscillate perceptibly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
STRANGE PAIR OF TWINS.

The birth of an extraordinary pair
of twins has aroused considerable in
terest among members of the medical
profession in Vienna and district, ow-
ing to the remarkable development of
the infants, which were born to a
gipsy woman near Brunn recently.
Both children are normally developed
in the upper parts, but there is only
one pair of legs, while from the back
what appears to be third leg has
grown, with six distinct toes. Both
infants are alive and we'll.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
SWANS DEADLY DUEL.

An astounding duel to the death
between two swans was fought on the
river Weaver, at Northwich, England.
A fortnight ago magnificent male
swan. who exercises seniorial right
on the river at that place, resented the
intrusion in his waters of another
male swan, with wife and cygnet. The
lordly swan attacked and well-nigh
killed the opponent, but the water
man interfered. Daily the irate bird
went in search of his foe, and one
night the intruding bird was again
rescued, but during the small hours OF
the morning the jealous rival returned
and finished the duel, leaving the dead
body Of his foe floating In the river.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
POULTRY NOTES.

Keep no breeding stock that is
weak
Use the eggs while fresh for hatch
ing.
Supply grit and fresh water. Pro-
vide shade.
Do not overfeed or overfatten the
parent stock.
Feed the ducklings not only grain,
but meat or milk (protein food In
some form) and plenty of green food.
Both mites and body lice accumu-
late very quickly in hot weather, and
eause no end of trouble.
Farm folks are seeing from their
more up-to-the-minute neighbors that
good housing and feeding pay big
returns on the work and investment.
AS a rule more may be obtained for
b two-pound chick in the summer than
for one twice as heavy in the fall, and
much feed, work and risk saved.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
The Butter DrIer.

There cannot be doubt of the
value of the mechanical butter drier.
There are churns that allow of driers
being inserted instead of the heaters.
The drier consists of circular box
lined with some porous and easily
washed material. and when it is re-
yolyed with the butter in it the water
rushes out as result of centrifugal
force and the product is left dry.
This utensil obviates good deal of
the unnecessary working of the butter.
which is so much to be desired in hot
weather and it leaves the sample drier
than the worker could have done.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

Perhaps one trouble with the rank
and Gle of persons whom one sees
wearing unbecoming styles in the
streets is that they dress before small
mirrors instead OF taking in their own
figures before long glasses. A woman
who had been travelling and had been
confined to the usual hotel dressing
table mirror said the other day: II
had no idea how unbecoming this
gown was to me until happened to
look at myself in mirror in the corr
rjdor of the hotel. was simply hor.
rifled. Think of my walking in the
street In q skirt that kicks cut at the
back at every STEP.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

At lambing time eve desires quiet
md isolation, and she should therefore
be put in a pen by herself for few
days.
She is apt to do better If she is kept
by herself.
Sometimes, in the case of twins, the
eve will abandon one and let 1t
starve unless it is fed by hand. If
benned by herself she is more apt to
hccept both offsprings. When by her
self she is under better control and
more easily handled.
The eve should be watched, and
Upon the first indication of inactivity
Ind listlessness, denoting the approach
bf the Landing period. she should be
taken from the rest Of the flock and
kept by herself as much as possible.
The appearance Of the udder and other
conditions also betray the condition of
the eve.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Must Have Exercise.

Pigs whose mothers have plenty of
range are not going to die from the
thumps, but they are going to be
strong and vigorous growers. 1t is
natural for the pigs to follow their
mother and it is best. She will not go
too fast nor too far for their little
short legs. The pigs will acquire keen
appetites and build the foundation
wherein to lay pork at profit. Feed
ing heavily and running OF flesh USE
lessly are not advisable with any ami
NAL but some exercise is essential to
health in a growing animal and an abb
sence Of health means an absence of
profit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
"MILE ROCK" LIGHT.

One of the most conclusive proofs
of the great strength and resistance
endurance of structural steel and re-
enforced concrete, combined. Is shown
by the mile Rock" light station. This
little pharos stands as a beacon light
sentinel at the southern entrance to
San Francisco harbor-the Golden
Gate. 1t has only been recently COM
pleted Literally, the light station is
firmly anchored on the ragged pin
nacle of a rock which, at extreme high
tide, was almost entirely covered with
water. A broad rim, or shelf was
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Mulch for Tea Roses.

Save the grass clippings from the
lawn to serve as mulch for the bed
Of Tea roses. These plants like to
have the soil about their roots cool
and moist. Spread the grass over
the bed to depth of two or three
inches. When 1t withers, work it into
the soil to act as fertilizer as it de.
Gays and apply fresh clippings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
l4eartIessness.

Mr.. Binks (reading from newspa-
per)--The slaughtering of aigrettes
has been SO frightfully extensive that
1t is estimated these beautiful birds
will be totally extinct within very
few years.
Mrs. Binks--What a pity that will
be! Even now. aigrettes are dread
fully expensive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Feeds for Young Pia.

Bran, milk and pasturage are some
If the bulky feeds well adapted to the
real young pig. They help to distend
the digestive system. which enables
the pig to use cheaper and coarser
feeds to better advantage than the
pig raised on concentrates.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Worse Yet.

81 don't see." remarked the steer
sadly. how l am going to live with
the price of meat so high?"
"You are crazy" replied Rover,
"yoz don't eat meat"
NO." replied the steer, my case Is
worse than that AM meat"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Nc profIt IN chean stock

So long as people are taught to fol-
low the beaten paths of by-gone ages
and to breed from cheap stock. they
will continue as of old to sell their
product for little or nothing in the
open market.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Feats of Rhetoric.

"You used to say that boy of yours
wouldn't, amount to anything because
he was a poet"
81 was mistaken. He makes fine
living getting up names for fancy
drinks at soda fountains. Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

Albert Traeger Is famous through.
out Germany as teacher, poet. editor
and member of the Reichstag. but he
is best known perhaps for his mus
taches, which are probably the cham
pions of their kind. He celebrated his
eightieth birthday on June IL, when
the accompanying photograph was
taken.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Excellent Summer Feed.

Boiled potatoes are an excellent
summer feed, and when potatoes are
plentiful are fed largely. Corn,
cracked at first, later whole. Is fed
freely. but never exclusively.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25
Not Enough to Hurt.

Patience-Don't you think little
knowledge is a dangerous thing?
Patrice-Not if you get 1t at cor
respondence school.-YoI kers States.
man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-08-25

He week is full of ex-
element, social and
sartorial; sales are
no longer in the air,
but on the earth, and
we have the oppor-
tunity of observing
the many uses to
to which we can
put short and long
pieces of material
and trimmings. In
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