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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
The Garden.


TO some hifalutin persons who own
country homes dignined by the name
estate" the term garden means a
formally HANDICAPPED environment to
the house. To the most Of us garden
means the little plot Of ground where
we plant lettuce, radishes, peas and
beans and set out tomato plants, ct
cetera. In town homes a portion Of
the back yard usually is set of for
garden space. In the country there is
room for a bigger garden, and fire.
quently we find a half acre or so near
the house fenced in with wire Or pick
ets-palings, IL you prefer-and plant
ed to all sorts Of vegetables for the
table.
The gardening season has arrived,
and millions Of citizens r planting or
cultivating vegetables for their own
use. In the big cities are other mil
lions, existing in fats or apartment
houses, who long vainly for an oppor-
tunity to plant a garden. These un-
fortunates truly are to be pitied.
One Of the delights Of living in a
small town or the open country is the
privilege Of having a garden. Men
who are occupied most Of the day in
office, store or workshop are willing to
get up an hour or so earlier in sum-
mer so that they may work in the
garden. The exercise is beneficial, the
hoeing and spading induce deep breath
ing, and over and beyond all this is
the glory of producing something.
From the practical viewpoint gar
dening is beneficial also. How delight
full it is to go out into your garden and
pull up a bunch Of fresh radishes, clip
off a mess of new string beans, shuck
a few ears Of sweet corn or dig some
beets to he boiled into a pinkness that
rivals the Holsters hue! And how de-
licious they do taste! Besides, they
save you money.
All Of us who have gardens like to
talk about them. We love to boast of
being the first in town or in d own
street to plant a garden. Sometimes
we plant too early and the frost makes
a replanting necessary, but that only
doubles the fun Of it. What is home
without a garden, anyhow?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
MOHAIR SUITS
REPLACE linen ONES
They Are Especially Suitable
For Summer Outing Wear

A fashion authority says that mo-
hair suits are likely to replace the pop
ular linen ones. There is this much to
be said concerning the advantage Of
mohair over linen-that It does not
wrinkle or crush easily. It stands a
long strain without showing It. and
when the coat is unlined it is so light
and so easily folded that it can be car
ried in a small suit case without trou-
BILE resulting.
1t is highly advocated for travelling.
especially for those who r taking
long trips where it is difficult to have
ones linen suits pressed in the various
hotels and where one needs to wear
the same coat suit for days at a time.
The fancy white weave is supplant-
ing serge to a certain extent this sum-
mer for dressy coat suits. which will
be worn with white fillet lace blouses
and large picture hats In straw. or the
vivid flower turbans that are holding
their own against all newcomers.
manufacturers say orders for mohatr
have tfipled the ofdeEssfer liaeD suits.
This is attributed to q demand for .
change and more particularly to the
original and attractive weave which
the new mohairs show. They pre- ans
little in common with the glazed plain
surfaces Of other days. There 10 .
heavy diagonal twill. which makes the
material look like peau de sole. and.
Inv thu v,ov thu mo ,,P "a ntnenua nNon.
Use a revival Of this strong, serviceable
silk for fall.
The new mohair is very much like 1t.
but 1t is lighter in weight and has a
different finish. There are also mo-
hairs with h%erringbone stripes in a
slightly rougher weave. This kind. in
white. is especially good for top coats.
1t is being made up into the same kind
of cOa that we once had in pongee
and rajah.
When the mohair coat is thickly
lined it instantly becomes warmer than
linen. but many Of the new coats are
unlined. with a four inch facing around
all edges Of some brilliant contrasting
color. or something in broad stripes.
This is a rather clever trick of the de-
signers. 1t minimizes the weight and
heat and provides an effective and COL
Iorful finish to the inside. 4.
A suit Of white mohair cannot carry
these color facings. because they cast
a shadow on the outside surface-im
other words. they show through NO
matter how faint the color chosen.
White satin is chosen. however. for
the white coats. It is cut on the bias.
folded in lightly at each edge and slip
stitched.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Tn. Oriental Headdre...

Paul Poiret, that much talked about
French dressmaker. has adopted the
style Of having his manikins wear
pieces Of beautifully tinted silk wrap
ped tightly around their heads so that
only q little of the front hair shows.
This fad has been taken up by the
fashionable world in Paris for indoor
wear, and it replaces the broad ribbons
for evening wear which were so popu-
lar there the past winter. It is an ex-
cellent and a very pretty fashion for
home use, especially attractive. since
it keeps the hair from looking untidy.
and the silk handkerchief or scarf
obviates the necessity of wearing false
hair.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Here Below.

Hers Below.
Edward Douglas White Of Louisiana.
chief justice Of the United States SD.
preme court, said at q luncheon given
in his honor in Washington that cor
porate and political corruption will
only be stopped when conviction means
ignominy and disgrace.
"At present." said Judge White. II
am afraid that convictions and 6nes
are regarded too lightly by big imam.
ciers Of the SHINING type. They remind
me Of John Booth Of Lafourche.
f"John Booth, an old offender, wa
hailed before a magistrate. who said ia
him sternly:
"I see by your record, MI. Booth,
that you have had thirty-seven Pre-.
vious convictions. What have you ia
sayY
sBooth. assuming a sanctimoniou,
mir, replied:
~.yvell, judge, man II not perfect"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
JOKING AMONG THE
CRAVE STATESMEN.
Lively One Put Over on Con-
gresham Mckinley.

Representative Mckinley Of Illinois.
chairman Of the Republican congress.
stonal committee. one Of the richest
men in the house and known affection
ately among his fellows as the "hu-
man Christmas tree" because It bis
seneeosity. was entering the house
chamber q few minutes before the
noon hour. Say" cried Representa-
tive Rodenburg Of East 81. Louis, "I'ye
just heard Of q fine opening Tor some
Of that surplus capital Of yours"
.'VVhat ID It'll" asked MI. Mckinley.
II know Of q famous city, q place Of
probably 100000 Inhabitants. that has
not q livery stable or garage. I'm
thinking that It would offer a 6ne
chance for either business because the
city is always full Of tourists that
want to be taken around to see the
: -;
: 'Venice." replied Rodenburs, dodg:
ing a bundle Of Congressional Records
that some one hurled at his head
Cincinnati Times-star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
new TALES 81.
THAT ARE TOLD
ss sss@ ~
"Sunny Jim" DisIikes Ceremony.

ouISIty jill OJSIlkeS eIeIISVIIy'
Vice President Sherman's fondness
tor mixing with the crowd almost dis
Arranged the White House plans at
the last New Year reception.
NJ: Sherman vas the first man Re-
cei7ed 81 the president. The Vice
president then became a member Of
the presidents receiving party. The
presiding officer Of the senate contin-
ned to bow sweetly as long as posi-
BILE and then quietly stepped into the
line of guests which had already
passed the president and walked out
to the east room, where there were
hundreds Of politicians Of various
brands. The vice president was hav-
ing a fine time when he was inter-
rupted by Captain Archibald Butt, the
presidents military aid.
"Mr. Vice President" said Captain
Butt, you have been missed from the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Fake esMedical Institutes."

Fake ssMedical Institutes"
One Of the best campaigns for the
benefit of humanity has been opened
by the postofice department in its at
tack upon the fake medical insti-
tutes" which use the mails in carrying
on their despicable swindling. Until a
few years ago these infamous frauds
pursued their business practically
without m~olestation. Their business
is to prey upon those unfortunate mem
bers of the human race who are at
f1icted with ailments supposed to be in
durable. When an invalid has ex-
hausted all ordinary methods of treat
ment he is led easily, by alluring rep
RESERVATIONS, to try the "sure cures"
offered by these swindlers. Various
diseases are treated" by them, usual
ly by mail. There is no form Of hu-
man deviltry more devilish than that
Of robbing the sick not only of their
money, but Of their chance for recov-
cry, as these medical pirates do.
A few years ago the laws got after
and apparently eradicated an institute
In a middle western state which adver-
tised absent treatment" 1t was dis
covered that eighty girl stenographers
were employed in the place. The
work Of these girls was to fll out and
mail to patients who sent in descrip.
lions Of their symptoms the particular
blank indicated. The forms were mum
bered for the guidance Of the stenog'
raphers. Thousands Of letters were
received daily. each containing money
The Ubiquitous concern waxed rich. II
was closed temporarily, but not long
ago it reopened under a new scheme
Of operation.
1t is reported that. the postofice de
parfmenf5now II astermined to g,
after all such. concerngs:against which
TT can obtain sevidencssand prosecute
the persons in charge for misuse o
the mails. The general public is total!
unaware Of the enormous number o
sick people who patronize these swim
oilers as a last resort. abandoning legit
innate physicians and common sens
home treatment. "A fool and hi
money are soon parted" is the theor
upon which the fake medical institute
work, but it is cruel to characterize
despairing invalid as a fool. Uncl
Sam will do well to squelch all sue
Shiny vampires who disgrace the met
zeal profession.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Use and Abuse of Automobiles.

Use and Abuse of Automobiles.
Recently a manufacturer Of automo-
biles remarked that 1t is high. time
'for the automobile industry to stop
pandering to cheap notoriety and barn
storming." He referred to automobile
racing, which has outlived it's useful
ness, If it ever had any. The racing Of
autos is a perilous performance to the
racers and the spectators alike. The
manufacturer quoted takes a common
sense view.
The automobile, unlike the bicycle.
has come to stay. It is not a toy, nor
is it a freak. 1t is a thing of beauty
and will be a joy forever If insane
"joy riding and inane racing are
eliminated. The auto rapidly is be-
coming the comparatively poor mans
vehicle. Its development Of cheapness
in price combined with efficiency IN
service is almost a marvel. Only a
few years ago the average price Of a
touring car was about $1,000. The
auto then was the rich mans vehicle
exclusively. Nowadays touring cars
are offered fresh from the shops as
low as 500. while there r makes of
runabouts considerably below $500
which give good service. Year by
year the prices are going lower. New
Inventions and scientific methods Of
manufacture r making. the auto
safer. saner and cheaper.
While Of course there 10 q limit to
the minimum figures at which good
automobiles may be built and sold.
there is no doubt that in a few years
the prices will 60 considerably lower
than those prevailing now. Even at
present a high CLASS rubber tired buggy
and a horse and harness to match cost
as much as an automobile. runabout,
which travels better and doeS2not'c cons
sumo as costly a quantity Of gasoline
as the horse consumes Of hay a1d oatp.
Now the thing indicated is to get some
more common sense into the automo-
bile INDUSTRY and csc the wonder.
full machine from the freak class.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

Congressman Macon Of Arkansas,
remarks an esteemed contemporary,
wants to make dealing in futures a
thing Of the past. That will do for
the present.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Keep Nest. Clean.

It is important to keep nests and
nest boxes in good condition, for If
this is not done they may become
breeding places for lice and mites.
especially during the summer, when
the heat helps to increase their num-
Der rapidly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

In England there is a DR.. Cook who
claims that he is rightful heir to an
estate of $6O,OOO,OOO. Wonder If our
Fred has gone abroad again!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

In Montclair, N. j., any householder
or property owner who permits a stag
nant water pool to stay on his prem
Uses may be fined $40 and trimmings.
The Jersey skeeter just loves stagnant
pools. Old rain barrels also r popu-
lar with the pest.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

When a man who has been "men-
toned" for the presidency begins to
take oratorical swings around the cir
Gle you can bank on the assumption
that the bee is buzzing. z
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

Mexico's Military establishment must
be in a bad way when the federal on
GERS have to beat the privates with the
nat of their swords to make them
fight. Most Of the soldiers would
rather drink pulque than shoot insur-
rectos.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Dairy Notes.

Oftentimes an inexpensive conyen.
fence in the stable prevents a serious
joGo.
The best equipped dairy farm has
ono silo for winter use and one for
summer.
The cow that does not yield a. profit
at the pail eats just about az much AZ
the COW that does.
A good COW that d bred to q good
oire viii usually produce q heller that
= just q little superior 70 the dam.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Pic. Need Exercise.


In regard to exercise, 1t has been
clearly shown that this is an impor-
tant consideration. All pigs need ex-
ercise. and the young and growing
pig especially needs to have this point
carefully looked after. While a pig
that has been properly born will do
we'll for some months or during q
growing and fattening period-as. for
instance. a hog being finished for mar
ket with little or no exercise-it does
not necessarily mean that a pig that
is being fed for breeding purposes will
not be injured by this practice. 1t Is
quite evident that If good breeding
animals are to be developed they need
plenty Of exercise. as we'll as due con-
sideration to the other points that have
already been mentioned. Professor
Dietrich.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
timely HINTS
FOR FARMERS
Treating Assesses.

Great care should be used in open.
ing Assesses in animals not to cut
blood vessels which might be in the
vicinity. In case the abscess breaks
Of its own accord 1t is often necessary
to enlarge the opening in order to give
free drainage for the pus. II the abb
scess is large or deep seated it should
be washed out each day with bichlo-
ride Of mercury one part to water 1000
parts or with a 2 per cent solution OF
some one Of the coal tar dips. After 1t
is opened do not apply bandages, as
they prevent the free escape Of pus.
Do not allow the opening to close I'M
til it heals from the bottom, or. In
other words, as long as It secretes pus,
for there is danger Of its breaking
out again. II the opening is too high
up or not large enough it may result
in a running sore or hstula.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

Democratic presidential possibilities
are plentiful. but it is the probabilities
that count.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Set Out Shade Trees.

Plant shade trees on your lawn and
beautify your home with natures
companions. It is always cheerful
and comfortable to sit on the veranda
and listen to the breeze in the
branches Of shade trees. If you do
not have plenty Of shade set the trees
this spring.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

Simple murder is fendish, but COM
pound murder. such as that which re-
suits from setting of a dynamite bomb
to 'sget" one individual and killing 9TH
ers as we'll. is about the worst sort
imaginable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

The very latest news is that Buffalo
Bill has retired again. Bill probably
retires every night.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

Probably the most popular new,spa.
per neadline Of the time, is .'The Civil
War Fifty Years Ago Today"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16

How much more will it set you back
If the income tax amendment carries?
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-06-16
Handmade

HandTn0o0 ] uroAn8s
Large and small turbans Of supple
straw. handmade. are being shown in
the shops. The crowns are high, and
the trimming makes them more so.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09
HOUSING REFORM
BY SAVINGS BANK

Alfred l.. Aiken, president Of the
Worcester County Institution for Saw
ings at Worcester, Mass. has given
notice to persons who want to make
building loans that the bank will not
encourage the further development OF
the three-decker, or three-famiiy.
frame tenement house. The bank
will refuse to lend money on such
houses and will encourage loans on
single dwellings.
In an advertisement in local papers
under the caption Notice to Home
Builders. the bank announces that.
For the benefit of those interested
in owning their own homes, the Wor-
cester County Institution for Savings
has made an Intensive collection Of
drawings and plans of inexpensive
detached houses that should cost
from $500 to $4,000 to build. Per-
sons interested in building attractive
detached houses for a home for them
selves and their families are invited
to avail themselves of these plans at
any time.
While the bank is prepared 20
make mortgage loans at any time W.
on houses of the above description, t
should be understood that the use of
the plans implies no obligation what
ever toward the institution. These
plans have been collected and are Of
fered to the public for the sole pur-
pose of encouraging better conditions
by which it is believed that the whole
community will benefit"
In an interview in the Worcester
Post, Mr.. Aiken estimates that this
type of house has injured real estate
values there by hundreds of thous-
ands of dollars. While the banks
motive in the matter is primarily, f.
nancial, he points out that one of the
results of the movement will be to in
crease the building of inexpensive de-
tached houses in which "a man can
bring up his family in attractive sur
roundings and in decent privacy
The Survey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09

the rest of her life. But the count,
who is a most persistent person, with
a fervour that is unquenchable, would
not consent to her squandering her
beauty upon sterile, unapprecia-
tive world and insisted So that she
capitulated on one condition. That
was that the Count should agree to
her remaining on the stage.
To this proviso he assented with
the amendment that he alone should
escort her to and from the playhouse
and that she would receive no flowers
Or other symbols Of masculine inter-
est in her from any gentleman but
himself. AS the pretty siren of the
stage told of this last condition she
snickered mischievously and the ship
news reporters who interviewed her
in her bed, on the ship-a la Du Bar
ry-could not resist the temptation to
make book among themselves on the
dura ton of the pact between the cou-
pie. Fries will meet her in London
and marry her she said as soon as the
necessary legal and other formalities
could be arranged.
With the enormous income of $685.
718 the Trinity Church corporation in
this city, the wealthiest religious body
of it's kind in the world, reports a de-
felt for the fiscal year in it's annual
report issued the other day. Res
possibility for the deficit is ascribed
to public criticism of the church's
tenement house holdings, which have
for several years furnished local
muckrakers with rich material for at
lacking it. In the last two years
225 of these tenements out of the
thousand the church owns have been
torn down to make way for improve
ments costing more than $2,0O0,000.
The cost of carrying on the parish,
with it's various schools, and chap
els scattered throughout the city ate
up another s1,O00,O0O The balance
sheet of the corporation for the year
shows producing property of a tax
able value of 1888. 500 exclusive of
churches, schools and other church
institutions. Most of this property is
in the heart of the business section
of the city, and is increasing tre-
mendously in value every year. Prac-
tically all of it dates back to Queen
Anne's time and was coded to the COR
poration by the English government
when that part of New York was farm
land
Isn't this the limit? The guests in
the Summer dining room of the wal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-09

dorf-Astoria, the other evening were
treated to the novel spectacle of a
tall, slim, fair man in a white claw
hammer coat and Panama hat, who
carried black cat wearing a dia-
mond and ruby collar to the table
with him under his arm He was
accompanied by two women, one ap-
parently his mother and the other his
wife.
The party drove to the hotel in an
automobile, and the man asked the
clerk if he would have to check the
dining room with him. AS there
were three bull terriers and four
bulldogs already checked it was
thought best to allow the cat to ac-
company it's owner.
The wearer of the white suit had
jeweled bracelet On his left wrist,
and more a monocle attached to a
black silk ribbon, with which he care
fully inspected the portion of chicken
served to his pet. The younger Of
the two women seemed to be Of
sterner material. She wore a tailor
made costume and a motoring cap
over hair cut short. The elder wom-
full expression, as if she was in the
habit of listening to arguments in
favor Of votes for women and the
careful upbringing Of black cats with
cheerful equanimity. Can you beat
it?
The institution the other day by
the attorneys of William Randolph
Hearst of a suit for libel against Rob-
ert j. Collier of Golfers Weekly,
claiming 100000 damages has served
to bring to head the i'll feeling that
has existed between the plaintiff and
defendant for several years. The
assertion of counsel for Mr.. Hearst
that the attack on him and his Ev-
ening Journal in this city was inspir-
ed by his refusal to pay the Golfers
$4,000 for books supplied to Robert
Howard Russell, who used them in
connection with scheme in which he
the Hearst newspapers, has
awakened much interest among local
publishers. Clarence j. Shearn, at
torney for Hearst, in his complaint
on Robert Collier, claims that the lat
ter threatened to attack the plaintiff
if the bill was not paid. Suit had
been brought against Hearst for the
value of the books given to Russell,
but Shearn ayers Golfers have done
nothing to push it, although he has
frequently noticed it for trial in an
effort to have eAo question of liabil-