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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

At = dinner to newspaper men and
members Of congress In Washington
the other evening, Prot. Willis Moore.
chief Of the weather bureau. spoke Of
the international conference on wire.
lesss telegraphy It London, from which
he has Just returned. II IL expected
thAt his ofAcial report Of tho proceed.
ings viii reveal the adoption By the
conference Of his suggestions for Z
complete system Of weather bulletins
by wireless for II ocsan-goins ~,
zsoIs.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

It Is q day Of surprises. Two won,
en- lawyers pleaded q ease in Kansas
City. and, contrary to the traditions az
their sex. their pleas were the short
est in the history Of that court-and
they won. too.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

The statistics a. to the number Of
people swindled by various forms Of
confidence games during the year ~
call the old story Of the county in
Indiana where there Is absolutely NO
market for gold bricks. Everybody
has one.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

A baltimore man has secured q nat.
emit on . coat that can be worn during
the Daytime a. an ordinary cutaway,
and at night may be converted into .
claw.hammer affair. suitable for full
dress. H. will be hailed 70 = boon by
gentlemen who are In the habit Of
turning up at business in their eve
uiny clothes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

BY the time the last of the lonesome
noodles who ask public o1icials to
ind wives for them has passed away
the world will be we'll along toward
the millennium.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

The small boy, now a big one, who
years ago vas sternly reproved. II not
mere vigorously punished, for catching
dies in church instead of listening to
the sermon is at last vindicated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

About the only person who does
not pay according to what he receives
10 the b~ald-headed man, who is charged
just as much for q hair cut az any
male relative Of the even Sutherland
sisters.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

A New Jersey woman. to get rid Of
flies, got them drunk on whisky. She
said that she went on the principle
that a drunken fly was like a drunken
man-easy to handle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

A woman in Chicago charged .
boon companion Of her husband with
stealing the latter, and he was fined
SIS. Evidently, the court did not a..
ses the stolen article at q very high
value.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

A Des Moines choir loft is to be
screened to hide the singers ankles.
Muftiers might also be provided for
h%unting-case watch covers II the ser.
mons run long.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

A somnambulist in Pennsylvania
walked to work in his sleep. This is
the first instance on record in which
a sleep walker eve did anything use
full. i
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

A scientist tells us that a grass
hopper can jump 200 times its own
length, but it has nothing on the poll
tician when the time comes to jump
on the band wagon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

An exchange tells us that there il Q
fish in the vicinity of Hawaii known %
the observation-disclosures. Compos-
ltors and proofreaders will be glad to
hear of the Observation-Disclosures.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

In New orleans the school board has
adopted q rule prohibiting a pretty
teacher from kissing her pupils. OF
course all the teachers will at once
take It for granted that the rule ap-
plies to them.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

: When a restaurant orchestra takes
pne Of its occasional lapses from rag
time into q dirge some arrangement
should be made to prevent the wait
ers from weeping into the bouillon.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Every time We hear of a joy-rider
whose automobile has been wrecked
beyond repair We feel a little more
sure than ever that the world Is get
ting better.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Every time we attend q ball game
We are led to wonder how the man
agsr holds his Job when there are 90
many superior baseball generals in
the bleachers.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

That the lobster is becoming ex-
tinct is the f%oreboding of many who
may he presumed to be informed on
the subject. and the next generation
may know 1t only as a human type.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

We have not noticed the boat rock
ers this season particularly. but the
person who smokes cigarettes In bed
has begun to figure in the casualty
lists.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

South American railway trains are
reported to be stuck in snowdrifts.
Slip this under the sweat-band Of
your hat and keep cool.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Woman in New York was struck by
lightning and cured of her rheumatism,
but We do not expect to see any rheu.
matte sufferers going around with
lightning rods on their heads.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Southern Illinois reports . shortage
Of spring chickens. Stories Of disas.
ter to the peach crop Of Michigan can
be and are received with indifference.
but this. II true. Il a matter Of i'm.
portanc0.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

We are informed that every time
we swat a fly We kill 100, 600. 900 bac-
terra. Our notion OF no job on q hot
day Is to count 100, 900 900 bacteria. F.;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

The Chicago woman who demanded
$40 for . broken heart is no what
might be called = devotee of frenzied
finance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

One may hope that so many Of
those new style nickels will be is.
sued that . nickel will always be
handy when the telephone is to be
used.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Hammer throwing should be encour'
aged in every town. athletics or not.
Throw it into the river. Don't knock,
boost.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

The society for the suppression OF
unnecessary noises calls itself the
biological congress. The very mama
is an unnecessary noise. I,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Possibly some physicist a tell us
why it is that q hammock scarcely big
enough for an able bodied man sud-
denly increases its capacity when .
pretty girl hovers into sight.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Baltimore scientists propose to
make a careful study of the mental
affection known as "the blues" ANY
town that has a tail-end baseball team
will be able to furnish plenty of sub
jects.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

The sultan OF Turkey has more trou.
BILE on his hands, but a revolution is
a mere trile to q man who runs a
harem.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Having the blues" is regarded as a
possible sign Of approaching insanity.
This makes 1t possible for a man to
be his own alienist.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Twenty million square miles Of the
earth's surface remain unexplored.
Yet lots Of US live In third fats and
complain every day about the janitor
service.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

In New York society 1t is proper for
mother and daughter to play polo on
opposite sides. Father and son have
not yet started tatting contests.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Eat soup and grow healthy" says
q doctor. In addition to its health
giving properties it sometimes devel-
ops an ear for music.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Ohio woman. ninety-one years old.
boasts that she never has been kissed,
but 1t sounds more like q confession
than a beast.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

No, Rollo, the backbone Of summer
has not been -broken-merely q chill
running up its spine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

1t is claimed that goats milk will
prolong life, but to the goats milk
drinker, like the married man, life
only seems longer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Warning boat rockers is nothing but
q waste Of energy. A man foolish
enough L rock q boat Ia too foolish to
take advice.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Earthquakes" says q physician.
ARE good for the liver" II you have
a weak liver, move to San Fran
cisco.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

After reading the advertisements a
bachelor might be pardoned for won
dering what makes a princess slip.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Next to a breeze from the north or
east, one from the south or west 10
most acceptable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

their fingers trying to take their re-
public CT the fire before it is done.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Some people who have W work
ed in a harvest field wonder at the
scarcity Of harvest hands.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

rev pessimists are able to shave
fail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-11-01

Boneheads are people who go out in
launches without a sufficient supply Of
gasoline to bring them back.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12
Presented with Masonic Apron.

A pretty compliment was paid Col.
e. B. Cushing of Houston last night
by some of the members of Brazos
Union Lodge No 1923, A. +. & A. NJ,
of this city, headed by Gen. II. b.
Stoddard. Colonel Cushing has been
largely instrumental in carrying the
work on the college Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing to it's present stage, and took a
prominent part in the cornerstone lay
ing Monday. The presentation tool
place at the Hotel Bryan and the
apron presented was made of the fines
lambs skin. II had the seal OF the
lodge impressed upon it, together Wit
the following inscription: Presented
to Brother Z. B. Cushing as a toker
of esteem for his services in erectinl
the Y. NJ. G. A. building at A. & NJ
College. June 10, 1912. H. b. Stoddard
w. E. Saunders, past masters; ]. d
Martin, worshipfui master; p. NJ. Ray
sOr. secretary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12
Will Go to Caldwell.

Mr.. James o. Thomas has resigned
his position with Sam B. Wilson and
will move with his family to Caldwell
in the near future. Mr.. Thomas was
born and raised in this city and is one
of Bryan's very best young men. He
has been with Mr.. Wilson in the shoe
department for a number of years, is
a thorough shoe man and splendid
salesman. He leaves Mr. Wilson of his
own accord to accept the entire man.
agement of the shoe department of
u. f. Cobb. one of the largest mer-
chants of Caldwell. Mr.. Thomas has
a host of friends who deeply regret to
lose him and his family from Bryan;
however. their very best wishes will
follow them to their new home.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12
charles Adams and william Banks

Charles Adams and William Banks
departed for Mexico today after hav-
ing been commencement guests of Mr..
and Mrs. George A. Adams.
Mrs. Laura Stevens Boone returned
to her home at Liberty today after
having been a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
IT. X. Lawrence during commence
ment
Contractor G. c. Street returned to
his home at Houston today, leaving
Mrs. Street to continue her visit with
her mother, Mrs. G. w. Smith.
Tom Bone arrived today from Okla
homa to visit Judge and Mrs. V. B.
Hudson and other relatives in the
city.
"The Turkish-Italian War will be
shown at the Dixie tomorrow (Thurs
day. afternoon and night, instead Of
today.
reporter today that he was in receipt
of letter from his brother, Tom Bit
tie, stating that he had accepted EN-
ployment on the coast of Mexico and
was now en- route to that section.
| Miss Addie Andrews and Miss Ethe
Eason of Houston returned home las
night after visiting friends and rela
tives in this city.
A factory shipment of hammocks
See and price the line. HaswelT'
Book Store.
Miss Emerson OF Mckinney is Z
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Myers
in this city.
Mrs. Eugene Reynolds returned L
her home at Someryille today aftel
visiting relatives in the city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12

Mrs. r. r. Ellis is visiting in Hous-
ton.
Victor Andrews was here today from
Harvey.
c. E.. Morgan was here today from
Reliance.
f. A. Caps was a visitor today from
Benchley.
Mrs. ]. Webb Howell is visiting in
Navasota.
James Cooper was here today from
Rock Prairie.
]. J. vandiver was here today from
Steep Hollow.
Henry Kurten was visitor to the
city today from Kurten.
7. J. Preston has returned from a
business trip to league.
j. ]. Riley and George Saxon we're
visitors today from Reliance.
Mrs. NJ. X. Goodson and Mastfy>Fd
win Crenshaw are visiting at Bolton.
r. s. Newsome was over today from
the Hoppe & Robertson farm in Burle-
son county.
American Beauty-still the bes
-four for every kind Of baking. Bell
Bros.
| A. c. .McClelland of Marlin is visit
ing his friend, Willie Tucker, in the
city.
Miss Olive Nugent of Conroe and
Miss Ruby Gordon of Navasota came
lup yesterday for the final ball.
For Sale--Fifty acres good farm
land bordering on limits of Bryan APP
To, D,,p
Tom Weakley arrived today from
Ennis. He viii make this place his
home for a while.
Car of new crop oats on track. Spe-
cial prices on quantities. Phone PSI.
Hensarllng Bros.
Mrs. VI. S. Robinson returned TO her
home at Hampstead today after visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Ed S. Derden.
! Try Butter Bread one time-then
you won't have any other kind. Bell
| Bros.
Mrs. w. j. Walker OF Spur and Mrs.
! S. p. Hart of Commerce returned to
their respective homes today after Wis
iting relatives in the city.
Car new crop Texas oats on track.
Better oats, better prices. Wick Bros.
Miss Lynne Wood returned to her
home at Hubbard City today after Wis
iting Mr. and Mrs. ]. Webb Howell.
Fort Rent-Nicely furnished. cool
screened bedroom, two blocks from
Main street; bath and electric lights
Phone 34S.
Miss Frances Williamson returned
to her home at Fort Worth today after
visiting Mrs. Maggie Rhodes during
commencement
Beautiful Shasta Daisies, $1,25 per
dozen. two dozen for 81. Marguerite
Daisies. so for 81. Roses $3.50 to $3.50
per dozen. Phone direct. Scott Floral
Co, Navasota, Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12
Prof. eiesecke to feaxs-S.& M.

Prof. F. E. GieseERe, head of the de-
partment of architectural engineering
and drawing of A. & M. College, has
resigned to accept position with the
University of Texas as head of the
school of architecture. He has been
at the college Twenty-Five years, three
years as student and twenty-six years
as a teacher The decision OF Prof
Giesecke to leave the college is deeply
regretted by the residents of the cam
pus and the people of Bryan. The de-
parture of himself and his most inter.
esting family will be distinct loss to
riJoth Bryan and College.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12

Enral Nrtus
Go to the Dixie tonight.

Wv ~ ltho iSiAAt e0H6Ae
Allen Smith is in Port Arthur.
Everything in fresh vegetables. Bell
Bros.
A good program at the Dixie to-
night.
s. r. Huckabee was down today
from Edge.
Swft's boiled sliced ham and Butter
bread. Bell Bros.
See Maurice Costello in Her Last
Shot" at the Dixie tonight.
Facial massage and hair work.
Phone 41S. Beatrice Calhoun.
Julia Swayne Gordon at the Dixie
tonight She is always good.
Tommy Raysor has returned from
the state university at Austin.
Lost-Grey auto veil Tuesday night
Please return to Eagle office.
Mrs Chester of Houston Is visiting
Miss Lila Shelburne in this city.
For Rent-Three perfectly new cool
bedrooms; we'll furnished. Phone 1863.
Wanted-To rent four or five-room
house close in. Address Rox SO, city.
Miss Ruth Brewer of Houston Is a
guest of friends and relatives In the
city.
Don't fail to see the great features
at the Dixie tomorrow afternoon and
night.
A. M. Krus of Rural Route No.
called on The Eagle while in town to
day.
Sir Walter Scott's Lady of tbs
Lake." in three reels, at the Dixie to-
morrow afternoon and night. Don't
miss II.
For Rent-Furnished rooms fol
light housekeeping; no children. APP
ply to Mrs. o. J. Moseley.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-06-12
EoR SALE.

For Sale-Six-room house, three lots
ground with barn, underground brick
cistern, city water lights. t. j. Pres
ton.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22
Leaflets as I emperance
Aid
Aid
By Rev G. T. Wilson

manipulation nave not heard OF its
equal or as practical means of en-
ploylng sweet childhood in the service
of the Lord. | have used this plan in
temperance campaign and it electrified
the community in few days. | wrote
a leaf1et, wont You Vote ont the
Saloons for Ny Sake?" gave each boy
and girl of all the Sunday schools each
one; offered a prize for the one in each
school who would secure the most
readers that week, and the effect was
magical; in twentyfour hours the town
was ours. Three thousand persons read
it, and few could resist the appeal.
In the recent Oregon campaign | used
leaflets to great advantage by getting
off trains at every stop and handing our
literature to every man and boy at the
station. The eagerness of all to secure
one indicated the certainty of it's being
read. AS soon as the first one is handed
out, all hands are reached and every
body moves that way
A Chicago Instance.
Recently on one of the busiest streets
of Chicago | was walking from my
office with package of printed leaflets
headed civilian Jennings Bryan De-
nounces the Liquor Traffic" This was
in large letters. A gentleman saw the
title, stopped and politely said 81 see
you have something by an old favorite
of mine. Would you mind letting me
have one?" Certainly, you shall have
one," l replied. Many other men were
passing, and seeing l had something
good to give away they stepped up,
and without moving | gave forty to
fifty away in three minutes, and it did
my soul good to see as many men
walking down the street reading the
words of "The Great Commoner" on
the rum traffic in politics.
In western campaigns I have taken
long stage rides and entertained myself
and my fellow passengers by asserting
my leaflets and putting a package into
every mail bag or mail box we passed
on the road I have put out 800 pack
ages of campaign literature in single
weeks trip
| have carried tracts in my pockets to
hand to strangers and busy people with
whom [ could not get time to converse.
Having good assortment, when a con-
versatio1 in shop or parlor, or street or
cars suggest one, no one will be offended
if you say: "That reminds me of
leahet I have by noted man on that
very point It will be received with
interest. For twenty years have never
been without leaflets and tracts, few
days have passed without an oppor-
tunity to give one out, and no one was
ever offended.
"But don't you think tract peddling is
small business?" My friend, you are
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22

Built into the new Model S Oliver Typewriter
are many exclusive devices for saving time and
effort. We have even improved the type itself
and all the world now knows PRINTYPE.
Each of the refinements and added conven-
fences is link in the "endless chain of complete
ness But equal in importance to these combined
advantages is that has scarcely been
toned in print.
An improvement that actually adds years to
the life of the machine
To deliver to the purchaser not only the highest
working-eficiency but to hold that efficiency at
the highest pointer a long term of years-is
she problem worked out in Model S.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-22
AGENTS MAKING BIG MONEY
$SS to $50 WEEKLY

Here is money-big money for hustlers 4
You can make sales thick and fast right in
your locality-each and every sale paying you
a big liberal proft-your weekly earnings
running up to $50 and more. Hundreds OIL
our agents doing it. You can do what
they can do. Everyone wants the Robinson
Turkish Bath Cabinet This great opportun
ity is open to every man or woman who
really. wants to get into the big money-earn
ing class Grasp it today! We Show you how
to succeed. We cannot get enough hustlers
to take the orders that are waiting every
where. Jump in now,-and reap rich re-
ward.
Write us-without a moments delay. Jus'
tell us you are one OF the big money hustlers
we looking for. A hustler does thing
NOW. Mail your letter or postal card. Get
this money!
Robinson Mfg Co.. 2O5 Robinson Bldg. Toledo Ohio
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-03-22
Houehton Department

overflow into the surrounding terri
tory, and thus improve the shooting in
the neighborhood OF the sanctuary
The March bulletin ais tells OF tho
association's activities i'm securing
hearings ON bills for the federal pro-
lection OF migratory game birds. Since
il was issued these hearings have TAX
en place. and representatives from for
~ different states came out in favor
az federal protection.
The hearty support of sportsmen
throughout the country has been con-
tlnued. and up TO March LIST about six
thousand dollars had been subscribed.
Particularly gratifying is the way fish
and game clubs and local and state
protective association have joined the
movement. Such bodies situated IN
all parts of the country, are hastening
10 affiliate with the national one.
which now has members in every state
in the union