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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
How He Found Base Line for the Gil
oantic Work of the United States
Coast and Geodetic
Survey.

The scientific organization of the
United States coast and geodeuc sur
vey, which has for it's original and
principal purpose a survey OF the
coasts of the United States primarily
for the benefit of commerce, dates
from 1882. Field work was begun the
following year under the superintend-
ency of Ferdinand R. Hassler, the eel
ebrated Swedish-American engineer,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
TWO Dramatists.


Thompson Buchanan, the brilliant
young dramatist, was praislng the
dramatic critics of New York.
eff these men err" said Mr.. Bu-
chanan, sit is on the side of gener-
osity and forbearance. Set dramatists
to criticizing one another, and there
would be different tale to tell.
sFor dramatists are cruel critics.
Two dramatists once sat opposite
each other at a Christmas dinner. A
waiter, in filling a glass with cham
payne, joggled against the older
mans ear. He growled:
"'Be careful there, waiter. Remem-
Der. please, I've got a head on my
shoulders
"But the younger dramatist said,
with a nasty laugh, across the table:
ga head? Rubbish! You've only
got a pimple on your shoulders that
will never come to a head.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
Motherly Advice.

Margery was playing school with
her dolls. The class in physiology
was reciting.
Now, children" she said, what are
your hands for?"
''To keep clean," was the prompt
reply.
eyes," repeated the little teacher,
hands were given us so we could
keep them clean, and member, too. .
she added, 1--WE must keep our feet
clean, cause there might be an acct
nt."-Metropolitan Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
Consultation

"For over nine years suffered with chronic
constipation and during this time had to take
an injection of warm water once every a. hours
before could have an action on my bowels.
Happily tried Cascarets and today am a we'll
man. During the nine years before used
Cascarets 1 suffered untold misery with internal
piles. Thanks to you, am free from all that
this morning. You can use this in behalf OF
suffering humanity. B. F. Fisher, Roanoke, III.
Pleasant, Palatabie, Potent, Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or GRIPPE.
10c, 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
uine tablet stamped &C c. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. $50
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
4 scarecrow.

Miss Brush--I suppose you don't
mind my being in your field, Mr..
Gobel?"
Farmer Gobel (heartily)-The long
4er you stay, the better, miss. Fact Is,
the birds ave been very troublesome
this season-London Tattler.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

dreaded Br1ghtS dis
ease. If you have
any kidney symp-
tom, begin usin,,
Doan's Kidney Pills
at once.
w. P. Miller, Pen.
der, Nebr., says: II
spent over 100000
trying to get well,
but my life was de-
SPARED of. The doc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
Merry "comnromisina.v

The program throughout was an ex-
ceptionally strong one, compromising
the names of some Of Dublin's most
.alented and popular artists.-Dublin
.vening Mail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
OF Course.

"I see that the inmates of New
York lunatic asylum are going to is
sue a weekly paper"
Eyes, and I'll bet every fool outside
will think he could edit it better than
it is edited by the lunatic inside"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
CHECK 1T IN TIME.

Few people realize the grave dan
ger of neglecting the kidneys. The
slightest kidney symptom may be Ma
lures warning of -dropsy, diabetes or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
Fame and Fate.

Fame came to the man.
Il will have a five-cent cigar named
for you,'' she said, sweetly.
Fate followed on her heels.
"I'll make you smoke the cigar!"
Kissed Fate.
Hastily the man turned down the
byway to obscurity.-Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

Natick, Mass.-"I cannot express what
went through during the Change of Life before
II tried Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com.
bound. I was i'm such nervous condition 1
could not keep still. My limbs were cold.
had creepy sensations and could not sleep
nights. L was finally told by two physicians
that had a tumOr.
st read one day of the wonderful cures made
|by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and decided to try it, and it has made me well
woman. NV neighbOrs and friends declare it
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

1t is no use holding up the divine
throne If you're treading on the chill
dren's toes to do it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

Don't part with your illusions.
When they are gone you may still ex-
DIST, but you have ceased to live
Mark Twain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

PILES CURED IN 10 IA DAYS
Your druggist will refund money If PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

For over fifty years Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, and other painful ailments have
been cured by Hanalins Wizard Oil. 1t is
regret having bottle ready for use.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

Avoiding the Executioner.
s'Why does a hen cross the road p,
so as to avoid getting into the
chicken pie. Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
fammation allays pain, cures wind collie Csc bottle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

Calculated piety is the poorest kind
of calculation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
MMxzaaANMznN
@z1@&@bS1h


The Change of Life is the most critical period Of
womans existence, and neglect Of health at this time
invites disease.
Women everywhere should remember that there is no
other remedy known to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying period as Lydia E
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound made from native roots
and herbs. Here is proof:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

has miracle for Lydia E. P1nkhamS vegetable
Compound it's weight in gold for women during this
period If it will help others may publish this
Creation, 81 No. Main St Natck Mass
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
Army of Teieqrapher!

Army OF IeiegrapneTs.
The telegraph companies of this
country employ about 10000 persons
This does not. include the railroad
service.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09
ANOTHER SIMILAR CASE.

ANOIdflEO S11EAIA11AIO O1AK5A1'
Cornwallville, N. Yer have been taking
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
some time for Change of Life, nervousness, and
a fbroid growth.
"Two doctors advised me to go to the
hospital, but one day while was away visiting,
met woman who told mo to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. did SO and
know it helped me wonderfully. / am very
thankful that was told to try Lydia e.
1oirIrhar,,s Ven.efaINIA COmnOund.'e- Mrs. w
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

Cornwallvile, n. w. Greene Co.
The makers of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
mound have thousands of such letters those above
they tell the TRUTH else they could not have been obtained
for love or money This medicine is stranger-it has
stood the test for years.
For years Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable GHMSSSN
the standard remedy for WTAYWMMNM
sick does justice to w " M%MV
will this famous medicine. ~ T
exclusively roots and herbs and l7N " IL
has thousands of to its credit III W.
FmxMgD Finkham invites all sick (N\ SW INK
Ez%&$ % for advice She has MAcSNS&%SLW
uid
Pinkhams Lynn T1asss 761
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-02-09

No two alike-atest designs. Elegant assortment OF
10 exquisite Birthday and Flower Post CARDS
Springfield Post Card Co.. Dept. 10. Springfield, Ohio
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-07
W. l. DOUGLAS TRUST PLAN
Manufactures Thinks Government
Should Obtain Publicity by
License System.

Large business organizations have
come to stay. We cannot go back to
old conditions. We must meet world
competition. Large concerns can pro.
duce goods at lower cost than small
ones. Germany favors large corpora.
tons. The method Of the present ma
tional administration Is to dissolve
the great organizations and make
them smaller. which ie a backward
step. There should be no limit to q
corporation doing q large and legiti'
mate business. such as would be pos
sible under the licensing plan which
| favor, writes W. l.. Douglas, former
governor OF Massachusetts,, IN the
Boston Herald.
Prejudicee against corporations
merely because they are big. perhaps.
must be done away with. They give
labor better returns. They cheaper
product and thus beneht the consum.
er. They give opportunities 10 small
investors who get returns otherwise
unattainable. They employ able
young men who have no capital al
all, but who receive handsome q
aries for their ability and service.
In place Of the Sherman law 1t Is
my opinion there should be a depart.
ment at Washington TO grant licenses
to all manufacturers and corporations
In this country who do an interstate
commerce business.
The law should be made &C clear,
plain and definite that 1t could not be
misunderstood. 1t should require all
capital TO be paid in full. Semi-yeariy
statements should be given to tho
public and certified by a public &C.
%countant. There should be a board
Of examiners in each state to look aft.
er these corporations just az our ma.
tional banks are watched by the ma.
tional government. They should have
the right to enter the Offices and ex.
anime tho records of all the direc-
torotos Of these companies.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-07
Ono of the Hoones.

From San Antonio. Tex. comes
Harry Boone. itinerant scribe. Harry
drifted into town a couple of days ago.
Introduced az "Mr. Boone" he said:
Yes, call me Daniel Boone. 1t isn't
my name. but I'm always called 1t, so
I'm getting used TO it. Which re.
minds me: ! was introduced to a fell.
low once and gave him the Daniel
part Of It 80 he would remember the
name. The next time | met him he
said: How are you today. Mr.. Crock.
ett!'"-San Francisco Chronicle.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-07
Accurately Informed.

know so much more about Europe than
most of us?' said the frank and out.
spoken lady.
Because replied Miss Cayenne,
"she stayed at home and read guide
books instead Of squandering her time
In travel"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-07

If thought photography ever be.
comes practical the world will learn
some astonishing secrets.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-07

Stiff neck! Doesn't amount tn much,
but mighty disagreeable. You will be sur
prised to see how quickly fiamlln. Wizard
Oil will drive that stiffness out. Une
night, that's all.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-07-25
The Board proceeded to and did

The Board proceeded to and did
check the treasurer's office and made
the following report:
Redwood Falls, Mimi, July II, 1911.
We, the undersigned. County Com
missioners in and for the County of
Redwood and State of Minnesota,
did on the above given day, in regu-
lar session examine the records of
the Auditor and Treasurer as by law
required. and upon examining the
funds in the hands and under the
control of the County Treasurer, we
find as follows:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-07-25

of cost in building 2 bridges over
creek between sections 5 and 6 and
sections 16 and II in Springdale
Township was made from the County
Road and Bridge fund, Wilson and
Arends were appointed as commit
tee on same.
On motion of C. H. Frederiksen
duly passed an appropriation of one
half of cost in building bridge over
Sleepy Eye creek between sections
"a and Is in the township of Sun
down was made from the County
Road and bridge fund. Frederiksen
and Aune were appointed as COM
mittee on same.
On motion of C. H. Frederiksen
duly passed an appropriation of
$4,000 was made from the County
Road and Bridge fund to the Town
ship of p xton to aid in building 2
bridges over County ditch No. g. be-
tween sections % and 26, and be-
tween sections % and "a in said
township.
On motion of H. M. Aune duly
passed an appropriation of, 100000
was made from the county road and
bridge fund to the Township of Red
wood Falls to aid in building 2
bridges one over Judicial ditch No.
5 between sections II and 20 and one
over County ditch No. 4 between
sections Is and Ia in said township.
On motion of John Arends duly
passed the report of the Board of
Audit dated April 9Th 1911 was ap-
proved.
On motion of Eric Wilson duly
passed the Engineers certificate of
completion of work on Judicial ditch
No. l of Brown and Redwood Coun-
ties which was let to H. N. Reding
was approved and the County audi
tor was instructed to draw his war
rant in favor of said contractor for
the amount of $1,217.37 said amount
being balance due on said contract.
On motion of C. H. Fredriksen
duly passed the Engineers certifi-
cate as to completion of work on
judicial ditch No. l of Brown and
Redwood Counties which was let to
N. P. Nielsen was approved and the
County Auditor was instructed to
draw his warrant in favor of said
Contractor for the amount of 1898. 81
said amount being balance due on
said contract.
On motion of Eric Wilson duly
passed the Engineers certificate as
to the completion of work on County
ditch No. IL which was let to F. G..
Rain was approved and the County
Auditor was instructed to draw his
warrant in favor Of said contractor
for the amount Of $171.50 said
amount being balance due on said
contract.
On motion the board adjourned
until 8 o'clock the following day.
Tuesday. July 18th, 1911.
Board convened at 8 o'clock A. M.
pursuant to adjournment.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-07-25
Commissioners Proceedings.
(OfficiaD
Aud;tor'G Office, Redwood County,
Redwood Falls, Mimi,
(Omcial)

(OfficlaD
Auditors Office, Redwood County,
Redwood Falls, Mimi,
July 10th, 1911
The c. 4nty Board convened in
regular session on the above given
date It enc o'clock P. M. Members
present: Eric Wilson, John Arends,
C. H. Frederiksen, H. M. Aune and
d. R. McCorquodale.
The following resolution was Of
fered by H. M. Aune and adopted
by unanimous vote of the board; Re-
solved: That to provide for the
County Revenue purpose of the
County for the year 1911 there be
levied upon all taxable property in
the Country $20,000.00.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Eric Wilson and adopted
by unanimous vote of the Board;
Re5c vel. That to provide for the
County Poor there be levied on all
taxable property Of the County
100000 and to provide for the
County Road and Bridge Fund there
be levied on all taxable property of
the County $12,000.00.
On motion of C. H. Frederiksen
duly passed the County Auditor was
ordered to levy one mill tax on all
taxable property in the County for
school purposes, for the year 1911.
On motion of John Arends duly
passed hearing on the petition Of
Edmund and Minnie Schwahn free
holde4s asking to be set off from
school district No "a to school dis
trict No. rs, together with their
lands, namely. the southwest quar-
ter section "a township Ill Range 81
was ordered to be held on the 3rd
day Of October at 2 o'clock P. M.
The application of James Lackie
for refundment of taxes on lot /
block A village of Wanda in the
amount of S4.60 was on motion of
John Arends duly passed, recon-
mended.
The application of A. O. Harried
for refundment of taxes paid on
personal property in the amount of
$7.15 as on motion of C. H. Fred
riksen duly passed. recommended.
The application of w. ] Simondet
for refundment of taxes paid on
personal property in the amount of
So. 90 was on motion of H. M. Aune
duly passed. recommended.
The application of E. M. Wilson
for refundment of taxes paid on per-
sonal property in the Village of Lam
berton in the amount of $10.63 was
on motion of John Arends duly pas
sed, recommended.
The application of Ella v. Phil
brick for refundment of taxes paid
on personal property in the City of
Redwood Falls in the amount of So. Is
was on motion of John Arends duly
passed, not recommended.
On motion of Eric Wilson duly
passed an appropriation Of one-half
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-07-25

We hereby certify that the above given amounts
agree with the balance charged to the county
treasurer, appears from the records of the
county auditor ERIC WILSON,
JOHN ARENDS,
c. H. FREDERIKSEN,
Auditors Seal HIM AUNE,
D. R. MCCORQUODALE,
County Board of Redwood county, MINI.
Attest: L. P. LARSON. County Auditor
The Board proceeded to and did
check the warrants issued since the
last regular session aud found the
same to agree with the register of
warrants and with the Auditors
Ledger.
The board proceeded to and did
select additional names from which
to draw Grand and petit jurors for
the November term of Court.
On motion the chairman appointed
c. H. Fredriksen and H. M. Aune as
committee on Judicial ditch No. l
of Brown and Redwood Counties.
The following bills were allowed:
Free Press Printing Cosupplies for Judge
of Probate. Sheriff and Clerk of Court :. 5000
Free Press Printing Co. records for reg
lister OF deeds. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1890
Free Press Printing Co. records for Clerk
OF Court. .-....a............ $50
Free Press Printing Co. supplies for register Its
1911 tax lst...... 104.5O
Miller Davis Printing Co., ditch blanks for
"A 40
Geo. D. Barnard & Co.. 1911 session laws 1880
Fritz Cross, certificates for Clerk of Court 1900
Brown. Treacy & Sperry Co. supplies for
register and Clerk of Court. 1236
W. A. WEIGH Mfg. Co. records for County
0ups... 1900
F. G. Tuttle, stationery for officers 80. 90
Harvey Harris. publishing teachers exam
ihaIion notlceS..... 40
Max johnson, Same. .......... l an
Grove Wilson. stationery for officers. 2s. 80
Jas. Aiken. publishing teachers examine
uon notices ........... 400
Granite Rock Township, 1-2 of expenses
paid IN infectious disease in the family
OF Albert Dubias...... ....... IL 90
Granite Falls Township. liz Of expenses
paid in infectious disease in the family
OF Sever Benson. .......... 4. 90
Eric Wilson. l27 miles travel to regular
meeting 1910
John Arends, 90 miles same ........... 9. 20
G. n. Frederiksen. SO miles same ........... s.ao
D. R. McCorouodale. Is miles travel 10
regular meeting 1. go
". g. Weldon. - indexing birth and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-07-25

Deposited in the
First National Bank, Redwood Falls :. S7,917.44
First National Bank, Lamberton. 686 80
State Bank of Lamberton 7.O67.51
State Bank of Morgan 6.312.S 3
Citizens State Bank Wabasso 5.749.61
State Bank of Belview. .............. GAIT 45
Walnut Grove State Bank . 5.560.01
First State Bank Walnut Grove 3.940. 90
Sanborn State Bank ..... 5.871.90
State Bank of Revere. ............... 2.979 10
State Bank of Vesta ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6,298.45
Security State Bank Seaforth ~ 4.318 SIS
State Bank of Redwood Falls 1920 40
State Bank of Milroy. Observation-Disclosures. 4,755.71
State Bank of Wanda .......... 5,944.S9
State Bank of Clements. 4.02O.59
Farmers & Merchants State Bank of
Morgan 2461 "a
Lucan State Bank. MISREPRESENTATION. 4.2O2. 80
Security State Bank North Redwood. 1896
Cash and cash items in Office 737.40
Total S1U4. 53906
Less receipts not charged ........ .536.2S
Balance ...... s1o3,OO2.78
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1911-07-25
Best Trio TO Draw TO
AbsOlOn 27O14

Absolom is a jet black, foaled
May "a, 1900, weight in show
ring condition 2120 lbs, and is
undoubtedly the most noted
Percheron stallion offered for
public service in the entire
northwest, first prize winner
Worlds Fair, st. Louis, 1904, and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-21
HOT WATER KILLS RATHER
Montana Rancher Uses Tea Kettle on
Snake IN His House.
tBy Leased Wirel


Boxemau. Mont. June 2l-The
i4mllY Gf AIr, and Mrs Grover Wat
Son. near Bozemgn had an exciting
experience with rMtsesnake orna.
mented With d dozen rattles yester-
@ay morning aud today The little
Watson boy encountered the snake
III he grass a few yards rom the
hohse and angered the rattler by
punebpg i with stick The snake
Struck at the boy and the frightened
soungster ran screaming TO the
house with the repae following
The snake colled on the door sill
and refused 10 bulge All the doors
and windows were closed and
Through a narrow opening Of the
door Mr. Watson, with poker tried
90 drive the rattler away bur the
SNAKE showed fight
An honr later Mr. Watson came
tin from the field. climed through a
shcak window 1aiid rslsing a kettle OF
sb0lljnE water cautiously opened the
sdouf vide enough to admit the spout
VIE then pnured the contents on the
srtptiis killing Il
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-21
MEDICINE
WINS OVER
4 'RHA0H
Parents Must Furnish ChIId
Win Physicians Care Despite
Creed, Court Rules
speeIal 10 ana DAM I.eader.

Special 10 the Daily Leader.
Oklahoma CITY, Okla. June 21--Re
ligious belief is no defense for d par.
efts refusal TO nroyide medical at.
tention ior hts minor child, ruled thf
criminal court Of appeals Tuesday
laftirming the imposition OF a fine ON
Lawrence Owens OF Beaver county
Owens refused to call a physician
when his young daughter Cora, lay
seriously III with typhoid fever. in
November and December. 1908.
In court, owen sand his wife tes-
lifted that their religious belief pre-
cinfed their summoning mediealaaid.
Associate Judge Armstrong gave
The opinion OF the court which, in
brlef. was that IL is the duty Of q
parent 70 support and educate his
minor child, and that support includes
necessary medical attention to pre-.
serve the life and health of the child
The court offered the comment
that the question raised was novel
one for the criminal court OF appeals,
tie first occasion on which ii had
neen raised by aDneal Medical treat
ment as required TO be furnished by
q parent, was construed to be such
as an ordinary prudent person
would provide"
The question OF necessity, the
court held. was one for the jury 10
determine, This would imply that
tbe matter Of religious belief coulu
mol be brought before the jury, but
only the facts as 10 the childs IN.
ness
Judge Armstrong declared that vi
Religious belief could be maze a good
defense in such case, then II could
he cited defense to a charge oil
Sabbath breaking, to inyalidate a.
statute against polygamous marriages
and various wholesome penal laws
George D. Ledgerwood. formerly a
saloon keeper al Lawt0n. who was
convicted Of grand larceny and sen,
fenced 10 three wears for robhing De-
Witt Eddins, a IL year old boy, un
der cover OF a fake arrest must serve
his time, His case was affirmed in
an opinion by Presiding Judge Fur
man,
Judge Furman also handed down
the opinion DENYING writ OF habeas
corpus TO Paris Rupert convicted in
Blaine county OF violating the game
Laws The court holds that there
were probably some Irregularities in
the trial bur that they should have
been presented on an aDDeal and mol
m q habeas corDns case
w h Clark convicted in Atoka
county OF assault to kill and sentenc
ed TO ten years. is t.iyen new trial
hi an opinion by Judge Doyle. be-
cause the jury was not given an op
p0rtunitv 10 convict him OK lesser