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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
PLANT AssAsSINs.
Flowers That Attract, lmP>isen and
XIII Their Insect Victims.

Kill Their Insect Victims
Many plant murders are accom-
plished with a refinement of detail
that makes it easy to believe that
the crimes are premeditated. The
sarracenias furnish an example of
so called plant reasoning. These
vivacious natives of the swamp
lands of North America, notably
Florida, have travelled from Amer
lea to the botanical gardens of Eu-
rope.
Their flowers, which are purplish
or Of fine yellow color, attract and
invite the confidence of insects.
Their leaves are rolled like cornu-
copia and provided at the broad end
with lid. Into these urnlike sep
ulchers winged and creeping vic
films fall, never to return to light
and air. Attracted by the color and
the odor of the flowers, the vic
TINS draw near and, poised upon
their stems, scent their honey. Lit
lie by little they approach the cup,
hover for an instant on its edge,
then begin the descent. Possibly
they do not see the spearlike points
set like the stakes of the fishers
weir in the lining of the cup. The
victims go down between the stakes
and feast on honey.
When full they turn to climb to
the outer world. Again and again
they ascend hairs breadth, only
to fall back, until, exhausted by
their futile efforts, they drop into
the poisoned water where float the
sodden bodies of the i1ies trapped
before them.
A naturalist who observed the
death struggles of insects trapped
by this rapacious and treacherous
plant saw one lying half in, half
out of the water, making desperate
efforts to free itself from the trap.
The lower part of its body, the part
under water, was paralyzed, glued
to immobility by the secretion con-
tanned in the water.
'There was something horrible"
said the naturalist, Gin the artifce
used by the plant in its capture Of
the animal. The plant lures the
animal to its doom by giving it
feast. The honey is a trap, and to
all appearance the holder of the
trap is cold blooded, calculating
assassin. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
FLOWING BY STEAM.
Machines Turning Up Prairie Soil ~
DAY and Nioht.


Day and Night.
Climb the courthouse tower in
Faulkton, g. D., any of these spring
nights after the long Dakota evening
has settled into dusk and you will see
a puzzling sight If you are a stranger.
AS far as you can see through the
thin, clear atmosphere of the sunshine
state you will discover lights. all NOV
ing slowly but steadily In straight
lines. This spectacle has to do with
the filling of the nations bread basket
or the production Of its supply of lin
seed oil. 1t tells the first chapter. Of
the story that ends with the grain
elevator in the harvest days, for every
one Of the moving lights belongs to
pillow, OK, rather, to set Of plows,
and with each outfit Is q steam trac-
ton engine. Eight twelve, sixteen,
even twenty plows trail the powerful
engine as it moves deliberately across
the prairie. Horses cannot work TWEEN
ty-four hours day, but iron and steel
need no rest. Men can take rest by
working In shifts. W.
Take out your watch and see how
long 1t takes the outfit to Overturn
an acre of sod. 1t should not exceed
ten minutes. To plow the same amount
of ground the old fashioned single
plow and the out Of date team Of
horses must travel six or seven miles,
according to the width Of the plow. A
few days ago q farmer driving two
rigs Of twelve plows each broke
full quarter section in three hours
over two days. r.
II the owner Of the land Is in a par
ticular hurry to get in his crops he
will hitch seeders behind the plows
and harrows behind the seeders, and
when the traction engine has made
the distance he need do no more with
his crop until he drives into 1t with
his binder
In Lyman county 1t Is estimated that
at least hundred steam and gasoline
blowing outfits are at work, and there
are not less than thirty In Faux coun-
ty. In the state not less than thou
sand of these steam power rigs have
been making their way back and forth
across the prairie land. This Is equiv
alent to saying that they are produc-
ing 25,000 acres Of plowed land every
day.
The man who buys virgin sou IN
Faux or q similar county In South
Dakota doesn't move on to his land
and bring a meager outfit Of horses
and machinery with which to till 1t.
he stays on the old farm farther east
or in his town house and hires the
owner Of steam plow to break his
land, seed It with hax and harrow 1t.
Flax nets the seller, an average Of
81 a bushel. and 1t yields about fifteen
bushels to the acre as a rule. That
means a gross revenue Of $16 an acre.
The man who does the blowing charges
$3.50 an acre, making for himself
about 500 q. day as long as the season
lasts. Other expenses should not ex-
coed $3.50 IN acre, so that the owner
Is pretty sure 60 realize 50 an acre
from his land without moving on 1t or
investing a dollar In buildings or ma
chinefy or live stock. Flax IL the
usual frat year CROP 8.e
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
A POPULAR VERDICT
BASED on Evidence of Washburn
People

Grateful thousands tell it.
How weak backs were made
strong
Weak kidneys made we'll
Urinary disorders corrected.
Washburn people add their testa-
mony.
They gladly praise Doau,s Kidney
Pills. rt5e
For quick relief and lasting cures.
Washburn evidence is now COM
plete.
Washburn testimony is confirm
ed;
Reports of early relief substanti-
ated.
Cures doubly proven by test of
time.
Let Washburn citizen speak.
Mrs. Cous:neau, Main st. Wash
burn Wis. says; II was subject
to backaches and headaches and
often felt weak and dizzy. My
joints panied me and it was plain
to, be seen that my kidneys were
weak. When someone advised ne
to take Doan's Kidney Pills, ] did
80 and / am glad to say that they
oenefited me. greatly" Statement
given in June 1909
REIMBURSEMENT
On August 10Th, 1910, Mrs.
Cousineau said: / take pleasure
in confirming my former endorse
ment of Doan's Kidney Pills. My
experience with this remedy con-
WINGED me of it's merits. !"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Fostern Milburr Co. Buffa-
10. New York, : sole agents for the
United States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01

One las heard many legendary Jokes
about Thackeray's broken nose, and
Mr.. Walter Jerrold adds another to
the number in the biography which he
has written of his grandfather, Doug
las Jerrold and Punch" He quotes
from a letter which Jerrold wrote to
Dixie of the Athenaeum, about the
year 1853: Lady - is trying to con-
vert Thackeray to Romanism. She
had better begin at his nosew
When, on another occasion, Albert
Smith drew Jerrold's attention to an
article which he had written for one
Of the magazines and signed "a. s."
he was cruelty asked, why do you
only tell two-thirds Of the truth?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
s.x,,. IN. Rioht Thing.


ST don't seem to be able to say the
right thing to women" bashful
young man confied to us the other
day. "and that's why don't shine In
society. I'll tell you an instance OF II.
Not long ago 1 met woman hadn't
seen for years. and I could see that
she was trying to keep young, so l
thought I'd say graceful thing to her.
"'You carry your age remarkably
WELL says 1.
"well, the moment l said 1t l could
see that I was in wrong. She was
looking chilly and getting red. so
said:
"Don't mind my little Jokes. new
er mean what / say. AS matter OF
fact, you don't carry your age bit
WELL
"And then she killed me with a
naughty look and sailed away without
saying goodby. Say, how should I
have put ftp
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
A Leading Califsrn.a Druggist

Pasadena, Cal. March 8, 1911.
Foley and Co. (, Gentlemen: We
have sold and recommended Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for years.
We believe it to be one of the most
efficient expectorants on the mar
ket. Containing no opiates or mar
cot it can be given freely to chill
dren. Enough Of the remedy can be
taken to relieve cold, as it has no
nauseating results, and does not in
terfere with digestion. Yours very
truly. c. A. Ward Drug Go. G. l.,
Parsons Sec'y and Treas. Get the
original Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound in the yellow package.
For Sale by all Druggists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
Apslss with Psaehss.

The plan OF setting peach trees
among the apple trees I'm starting an
orchard 10 well liked by some growers
The peach trees gradually die out and
leave the entire orchard to the apples
as soon as they need the space. The
peach trees interfere somewhat with
spraying the apple trees. The apples
are set the ordinary distance and
row Of peach trees between. Some.
times peach trees are also set between
the apple trees in the. row. Other
growers set twice as many apple trees
in the row as they will need and cut
out every other tree as soon as the
space is needed. The Wealthy apple
is one Of the begt varieties to set In
places where the tree Is to be re-
moved. 1t liz very early bearer and
Of salable quality.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
HoMK FOB THR cHIcxs.

hawks and cats. In addition, loss
from straying is also made impossible.
The coops are made without bottom
and should not be allowed to remain
In one place too long. II thought adj
visable floor may be put In the
coop. The part inclosed by the net
ting should be fooriess to stimulate
the chicks to hunt and scratch for
food. A fine poultry netting is much
preferable to window screening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01

STATE OF WISCNOSIN-COUNTY COURT
FOR BAYFIELD, COUNTY:
IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given, that at the Special
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said County at the Court House in the
City of Washburn in said County, on the end
Tuesday (being the 18th day. of June A. d.
1911, at ten o'clock A. M. the following mat
ter will be heard and considered.
The APPLICATION of Oscar z. Palm for the APP
pointment of Oscar E. Palm of the City of
Washburn, in said County, as administrator
of the estate of Nels A. Palm late of the City
of WashDurn in said County, deceased.
Dated May 10th, 1911.
BY order of the court,
VIM H. Irish. County Judge
A. NJ Warden, Attorney for Petitioner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
Culture Of the Orchard.

Cultivation Of the, orchard Is mainly
for conservingsoil moisture. If Guilt
walton Is began early in the season
and continued till midsummer. growth
OF wood will be stimulated and fruit
developed. Less moisture in late sum-
mer and early fall Is desired, so that
wood will properly develop and hard
en- to be able to stand the cold Of the
following winter. Arrange to cultivate
the orchard early In the summer and
have the soil In good Ak for sowing to
rye or other cover crop toward the
last Of summer. The cover crop win
afford some good winter pasture and
Will keep hiily land from washing
away
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
Card

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 90
cent bottle of Green's warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold We also guaraste
q 25-cent bottle to prove satisfact-
DRY or money refunded. Fox Bros,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
Tents And Awnings.

We manufacture tents, awnings.
sails, paulins, horse covers. storm
blankets, pack sacks and all canvas
specialties.
Superior Tent and Awning
Company.
Superior, Wis. 1908 Winter
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
tMay 18th to June is)

BAYFIELD, COUNTY
D. M. Maxcy, a. special Administrator of the
estate of Jane G. Boyd deceased
Plaintiff
Thomas Hendrickson, Defendant,
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to
Judgment of foreclosure and sale entered
inthe action of Jane G. Boyd against said dc-
fendent and said action having been re-
vived and continued in the name of d, M,
Maxcy as special administrator plaintiff
against said Thomas Hendrickson, 1 will on
the 3Oth day of June, A. d. 1911, at nine o'clock
in the forenoon at the front door of the
court house in the city of Washburn, county
of Bayfield, and State of Wisconsin, sell to the
highest bidder for cash. the following real
estate, t9wit
Northeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter and the southeast quarter of the south
west quarter of Section SO, Township 40 north
of Range West in Bayfield, County, Wiscon-
sin-cr so much thereof as shall be sufficient
to satisfy the aforesaid Judgment with in.
terest and the costs of sale,
Dated this 5th day of May, A. D. 1el1.
John A. Mcdonald,
Sheriff of Bayfield, County
A. w. Mcleod,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
He Merely Made Il.

'My boy doesn't seem to have
got along here very WELL" said the
Office boys father.
"Well, to be perfectly frank with
you," replied the employer, 81 must
say no."
"Ah! What's the trouble p
"He hasn't any trouble; it's the
rest of us who have had that
Chicago Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01

Old Gent-Have you a vanishing
ink that disappears quickly?
Clerk-Yes, sir. Going to make
sure of no breach of promise suit?
Old Gent-Oh, no; going to give
my daughter a check for a hundred
thousand as a wedding present.
Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01
cat ana Haxvk Proof coop.

Coops for little chickens similar to
the one herewith illustrated are much
in favor with careful poultry raisers.
One Of the main advantages Of this
coop or those Of similar pattern is
that the chickens within are safe from
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01

Strawberry Plants. Garfield,
Dunlap, Aroma and Van DeMan.
1000 $500 and 100 4Oc. All kinds
of tomato and Cabbage plants.
Robert Steinert
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-06-01

A big clover patch pays for pasture
II 1t overruns it can be made into hay.
Clover pasture is great thing 20
make pork.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21

John NJ. Harlan" said. Chicago
lawyer, in a eulogy Of the late Su-
preme Court Justice. had way of
pointing an observation with story.
Once he wanted to rebuke a man for
exaggeration, so he said he was as
bad as a Pittsburgh millionaire who
was being interviewed by New York
reporter.
Where, sir, were you bornT the
reporter. as he sharpened his pencil,
asked.
"T was born In Pittsburgh said the
millionaire.
"'And when did you first-er-see
the light Of dayT
"'When / was nine the millionaire
replied. Ny people then moved to
Philadelphia"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
MUST HAVE CONSTANT CARE
Too Much Pains Cannot Be Bestowed
on the Hair That 10 Not
Ones Own.

Il your glory crown is not what the
rose-growers call root grown" extra
pains must be taken to keep It In con-
dIEion. Neglected, the most costly
hair is soon worthless; worse-dis-
ease-breeding.
The postiche, switch, transformation
should be brushed as carefully as the
real hair and as often. The best way
to do It Is to put towel on lap or
table and, spreading the piece" on 1t,
brush with a rubber-Dacked boar bris'
tie brush, first one side, then on the
other. This removes tangles and does
not tear the hair as does a comb.
Without natural oils bought" hair
soon grows lustreless. It should be
brushed frequently with brilliantine.
Put q few drops in the palm Of the
hand. then rub the brush over 1t. Be
sure to get a brilliantine that is not
greasy. There are several makes that
give luster yet do not leave the hair
sticky.
False hair can be washed In thick
soopsuds made from pure white soap.
Only the lather should be used, and
rinse In several waters. Dry between
channels cloths or press almost dry in
tho hands, then hang in a current OF
air, and when dry shake and brush I'M
til fluffy.
Occasional washing with gasoline is
good for false hair. Do not Use am
monia or borax on false hair, as 1t
dIscolors It or, II the hair is dyed, will
streak II.
Do not throw your bought" hair
down carelessly when not in use. It
quickly becomes tangled and catches
dust.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
IT IS CRIMINAL TO NEGLECT
THE SKIN AND HAIR

Think Of the suffering entailed BY
neglected skin troubles-mental be-
cause Of designation, physical be-
cause Of pain. Think Of the pleasure
Of q clear skin, soft, white hands, and
good hair. These blessings, so essen
tial to happiness and even success in
life, are often only a matter Of little
thoughtful care in the selection Of
effective remedial agents. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment do 80 much for
poor compilations, red, rough hands,
and dry, thin and falling hair, and cost
30 little, that 1t is almost criminal not
to use them. Although Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are sold everywhere, q
postal to "Cuticura," Dept. 81 L, Bos-
ton, will secure a liberal sample Of
each, with S2-page booklet on skin
aud scalp treatment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
cabbane Recipes.

Fry out several slices Of salt pork,
wash q medium-sized cabbage, put in
kettle with pork and cover close. Let
cook slowly, where 1t will steam, but
not burn. Just before taking up,
mix q tablespoon Of flour smooth,
in water, and add, making a kind Of
sauce or gravy. Care must be used not
to burn It, and II more seasoning is
needed, add It. Turn the cabbage into
a deep dish and pour the gravy over
It. Another way to cook cabbage is to
cut into pieces, put the dish in hot
water and have kettle Of boiling, salt
ed water on stove, and when cabbage
is heated through put in kettle and let
cook uncovered. Don't let 1t stop boil
ing. When tender, drain, put back In
kettle, add little sweet milk and piece
Of butter. Is very nice. Another odd
thing about cooking 1t uncovered Is,
the odor does not penetrate all parts
Of the house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
GOT THE LETTERS MIXED
clerayman's Mistake Resulted In CIV
Ing Decided Surprise to pignl-
fed Archbishop.

One Of the most amusing stories
which the Hon. Lionel A. Tollemache
tells in Nuts and Chestnuts," is that
entitled, "The Wrong Envelope" Mr..
NJ, Q missionary. shortly before
eaving England, received two letters
one from Archbishop TAFT asking him
to dine, and the other from the secre-
tary Of a religious society, q very old
friend, asking him to preach. He as
copied the archbishop's invitation,
and at the same time wrote to the
secretary, but put the letters into the
wrong envelopes.
After the dinner at Lambeth the
archbishop said to him: "Mr. M,
do you always answer your dinner In
vitations in the same way"
II do not understand, your Grace"
The letter, which was then shown to
the missionary, ran thus: you old
rascal! Why did you not ask me be-
fore? You know perfectly well that
I shall be on the high seas on the date
you name."-London Tit-Bits.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
FOR THE GIRL WHO KNITS
Couch or Bed Afghan 10 Work at
Once Interesting and
Beautiful.

The girl who finds knitting o rest
should start on o couch or bed afghan
that is as easy to do as It IL dainty.
It is knit in stripes Of two colors and
the stitch gives an effect Of almost a
plated cover.
Use bone needles Of moderate thick
ness and Germantown wool in white
with any color IN combination. Blue
and white and pink and white are IN
v0rites.
The afghan may be any desired size
and the stripes can be put in az fancy
dictates. A good proportion is 70
stitches on the needle and about q
yard long.
The stitch Is simple. Throw on the
70 stitches, then knit four stitches,
throw the thread forward and knit on
two stitches together, then throw It
back and knit four more stitches,
again throw thread forward and knit
of the two together; throw It back
and knit four more. That Is all there
Is to It. It gives an open-work and
closed Iengtnwise stripe that is novel.
For coloring knit seven rows OF the
white, then three Of blue, three OF
white, three more Of blue, and 20 on
until there are three narrow blue
stripes and two white. Then knit 10
rows Of white and repeat the narrow
stripping Of blue and white, with 10
more rows Of white. Alternate in this
way until the afghan Is long enough
ending with seven rows Of white ~ In
the start.
For a finish, crochet a seven-atitch-
ed shell in blue around the entire
edge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
NOVELTIES IN PLACE CARDS
Hint That Should Be Welcome to the
Hostess Who 10 Looking for
Something New.

Attractive place cards are good
sized paper dolls dressed IN satin and
tuIle ven, and carrying brides bou-
Quet. These are fastened to oblong
paper standards so they can stand
erect at each plate. Sometimes q
figure Of the groom IL used for the
girls, but the male costume is Of a
different period. This will not be hard
II period fashion books are found In
a good library.
Another pretty idea IL q big square
OF chiffon or thin lace tied into bag
with narrow ribbon and orange bios
SONS. Lay It open On q table filled
with rose petals or rice to be thrown
after the departing couple, then tie
the ends 20 they drop In four points.
The name Of the guest can be stuck
In the top Of these folds.
Simple cards, painted with orange
blossoms or other appropriate flowers.
can have tied TO them charms Of tiny
silver wedding bells or bride slippers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-21
aomeWhat InoonaIatent.

The young woman had spent q busy
day. She had browbeaten fourteen
sales-people. bullyragged q shop
walker, argued vlctoriously with q
milliner, laid down the law to q mod
iste, nipped In the bud a taxi chauf'
feur's attempt to overcharge her,
made street-car conductor stop the
car in the middle Of q nonstop run
for her. discharged her maid and en-
gagged another. and otherwise refused
to allow herself to be imposed upon.
Yet she did not smile that evening
when q young man begged:
Let me be your protector through
lfeI"