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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
BURNING ITCH WAS CURED

II deem it my duty to tell about
cure that the Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment have made on myself. MY trou-
BILE began In splotches breaking out
right in the edge of my hair on the
forehead, and spread over the front
part Of the top Of my head from ear to
ear, and over my ears which caused
most fearful burning itch, or eczema.
"For three years had this terrible
breaking out on my forehead and
scalp. tried our family doctor and
he failed to cure it. Then ] tried the
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and used
them for two months with the result
Of a complete cure. Cuticura Soap
and Ointment should have the credit
due, and have advised lot Of peo-
pie to use them" (Signed) c.. D.
Harrington, Creek, N. c., Jan. 26. 1911.
Itching scaIp-Hair Fell Out.
II will say that / have been suffer
ing with an itching on my scalp for
the past few years. My hair fell out
in spots all over my head. My scalp
started to trouble me with sores, then
the sores healed up, and crusts
formed on the top Then the hair fell
out and left me three bald spots the
shape of half dollar. ! went to more
than one doctor, but could not get any
relief, so / started to use the Cuticura
Remedies. tried one bar of Cuticura
Soap and some Cuticura Ointment,
and felt relieved right away. Now the
bald spots have disappeared, and my
hair has grown, thanks to the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. ! highly
recommend the Cuticura Remedies to
all that are suffering with scalp trou'
ble." (Signed) Samuel Stern, 2Sd
Floyd ST., Brooklyn, N. Y, Feb. 2.
1911. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere sample of each.
with 32-page book. will be mailed
free on application to "Cuticura,"
Dept. L. Boston,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
GIVE HERD BULL
PLENTY EXERCISE
Important to Keep Animal Strong
and Vigorous -Variou
Ways of Giving Him
Needed WORK.


1t is very important that the bull
at the head of herd be given plenty
of exercise, and be fed like a work
horse, as in this manner he becomes
strong and vigorous, and sure calf
getter.
On the other hand, If bull be de-
prived of exercise and the proper
kind of feed and becomes indolent,
lacking energy, especially breeding
energy, he is rendered almost value
less; in fact, he becomes detriment
to herd, owing to the fact that a
breeder is losing valuable time by re-
peatedly breeding his cows to him
without results.
The various ways of exercising a
bull might consist in paddock to
run in, a tread power to work in, or
being chained up and staked. At any
rate, it is important to conceive some
manner in which to give the herd bull
plenty of daily exercise, as the re-
suits of good feed and plenty of exer-
else may be plainly noticeable in thu
offspring.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
WENT BACK ON THE SHELVES
Crowninu Insult to His Beloved Books
Was More Than the Professor
Could Stand.

Perhaps the bitterest moment in the
life of a lover Of books is when he
finds that his treasures are valued by
no one but himself. The late Prof.
Churton Collins once tried to weed
out his books, after he had become
convinced that either the surplus or
their owner would have to move out
of the library
The wedding was painful process,
but at last the secondhand book-deal-
er was invited to name his price for
the uprooted weeds They're no
good to me-" was the disconcerting re-
ply.
What, none of them"
mo, not one"
Some one suggested that as the
books had to go, the dealer had bet
ter have them for nothing. 1t was a
bitter moment for Mr.. Collins, but
finally he assented. The man then re-
marked:
"That'll be half dollar
What do you mean? What for?''
exclaimed the victim in a restrained
tone of voice.
ITO take them away said the man
That was too much for Mr. Collins
The dealer was driven forth with OBJ
jurgations, after which, with sigh OF
relief, the owner replaced the books
upon his shelves.-Youth's Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
1--WE Swung at Anchor and Watched
the Battle"

government did not have enough
armed vessels to maintain an effec-
tive blockade of the long-stretching
Atlantic seaboard, and it was decided
to obstruct the channels leading to
certain ports, of which Charleston was
one, with sunken vessels The govern
ment purchased sixteen ships that had
been formerly employed in the whal-
ing business, picking them up in New
London, Sag Harbor, Nantucket and
New Bedford.
"In the capacious holds Of each of
these old whalers, that had braved the
rigors of the Arctic and had earned an
honorable discharge, were stored 300
tons of stone. The ship to which
was assigned was the Kensington. The
fleet proceeded south under canvas
and in due time anchored off Tybee
Island near the. channel to Savannah
Harbor. Later we sailed from the
rendezvous at Tybee to Charleston.
A government tug was already there
to meet the fleet and tow us to our re-
spective positions. One by one the old
ships were towed into place on the
bar, and at signal the crew pulled
the plugs and down would go the mas
sive wooden hulk laden with rock to
the bed of the channel.
This was continued until the sixteen
ships formed barrier across the
channel mouth.
These sunken hulls formed only q
temporary obstruction, of course, for
the shifting of the sand on the bar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
LITTLE SPARROW
PEST DESTROYER
English Bird May Be Used Against
Alfalfa WeeviI In the West
Experiments Are to
Be Made.

The English sparrow, originally i'm
ported into this country to destroy in
sect pests, but known chiefly in recent
years as a pest of other birds, may
come into its own again, according to
the officials of the government bic
logical survey. It has been found that
the sparrow is vigorous enemy Of
the alfalfa weevsl, an evil which
threatens to spread throughout the
entire alfalfa farming territory of the
west as the cotton boil weeyil has
spread in the south So far the weevil
has appeared only in Utah and part
of Wyoming, but dozen other states.
it is said, will be affected within a
few years unless a real enemy OF the
pest is introduced to fight 1t.
The biological survey is planning to
experiment with other birds this sum-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Needed No More Help.

An American gentleman got ac-
quainted with FIenchman who was
very anxious to acquire the English
language. The American in order to
help him said that Il he would send
his exercises to him he would willing
ly correct them.
Nothing was heard from the French
man for some time, but finally a letter
came couched in the following choice
English.
IN small time can learn so many
English from his textbook and her
dictionary as think | will to come at
the America and to go on the scaffold
to lecture"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
The First Consideration.

At. So. Andrews some years ago an
old farmer and his plowman were
cartirg sand from the seashore. They
were behind the target on the rifle
range, but hidden by a bank Of sand
from q party of volunteers, who were
then 0r foot, at practice. A stray bull
let struck the plowman on the leg,
and he Immediately dropped, exclaim-
ing: I'm shot!"
Without more ado the farmer
scrambled up the bank and, waving
his hard to the volunteers, shouted:
"Hex, lads, stop that, will We?
You've shot man, and it MIGHT haze
been the horse! london Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
That was Different.

A stern father who had repeatedly
told a young man who was paying his
addresses to his daughter not to visit
the house again without his permits
sion, which he never intended to give,
was surprised when he answered a
ring at the doorbell late one evening
to sen the young man waiting on the
STEP
Sir" said he in anger, didn't tell
you not to call again, eh. sir?'
"Yes," said the young man. Il
know, but / didn't call to see your
daughter. / came on behalf of our
firm shout that little bill"
ooh er-er-" stammered the
stern father. "call again, will your"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
The New Way.

This is the modern idea of COW
management--to first have COW Of
largest possible dairy capacity, know
what her capacity to convert food
into milk is, and feed up to the ca
pacity and no more. In your herd
that you are feeding all alike it may
be possible that two cows of limited
capacity are wasting food that one
may be in need of to do her best
work. Are you underfeeding good
cows and overlooking poor ones?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Radishes.

Radishes originated in China, where
they have been cultivated for many
centuries, and sometimes growas big
as a mans head. In Germany the old
fashioned country mothers cure
hoarseness and cough with radish
Juice mixed with sugar candy. The
radishes of today have no favor, no
character. Formerly their sharp, bit
ing taste made them palatahe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
CIV R. q. wEArHERsToNE.l

(By r. G. WEATHERSTONE.)
The brood SOW is the unit of pork
production. Regardless of her breed
she should have certain definite char
acteristics typifying happy combina-
ton of good breeding with individual
excellence. The easiest and most ex-
pensive method of embarling in the
swine breeding business is to pur-
chase two or more pure-bred gifts,
safe in pig to unrelated sires, to be
used as foundation stock. Selection
of the best females from their progeny
and mating them to a useful growthy
quality male will establish within 4
very short time high-class herd. In
selecting a SOW for breeding pur-
poses the following points should be
emphasized:
1. The gilt should be pure bred; a
typical utility representative of her
breed
2. Should trace to a. /, large, even
litter, narrowed By a kiEdiX dispose9
heavy milking dam that displays Wig.
or, quality and symmetry.
8. She should evidence early matur.
ity; possess a clean, Shapely head
large, bright eyes, heavy paws, light
jowl, neat ears, short neck; have q
long, straight, strong back, broad
meaty loin, smooth, compact shout
ders,, deep, we'll arched sides; even
width, plump, shapely hams, a nes'
trim underline, dotted with mans
evenly placed rudimentaries; Short
straight legs, with clean, dense bone;
stand upright on strong, well sup
ported pasterns, and exhibit style and
finish throughout.
A. She should be pasture product
rather than pen-fed, chubby pet.
5. She should possess quality; be
in vigorous gvowthy condition, free
| from wrinkles, and giving promise OF
| development of flesh in region of val
liable cuts, thus yielding highei
dressing percentage of edible pork
In order that we may take proper
care of the young pigs it is necessary
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
cIothes and the Man.

A colporteur in South Carolina,
walking many miles through mud, ac-
costed passerby and suggested the
purchase of the Bible. He was re-
fused The next day, says the Record
Of Christian Work, after nights rest
and cleanup, he set up his stand in
town and had the pleasure of selling
Bible to the very man who had re-
fused to purchase the day before. Il
met a muddy man yesterday with
8ibles," said he, who locked like a
Methodist tramp. When | buys BIZ
BILE buys it from Baptist gentle
man !"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
only One Fault to Find.

Lambert Kaspers, Chicago attorney,
told the following story, at a recent
Y. M. C. A. banquet:
A Kansas farmer, Dane, applied
for naturalization papers. The Judge
asked him: Are you satisfied with
the general conditions of the coun-
try?"
"Yas," drawled the Dane.
Does the government suit your"
uueried the Judge.
"Yas, vas, only would like to see
more rain" replied the farmer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
PROTECTING sheep From Docs.

A. Minnesota farmer says that he
keeps dogs away from his flock by
putting in his pasture the dummy
of man holding a stick for gun.
This dummy is taken down every
morning, and put up again in the
evening at different places from night
to night. He says sheep-killing dog
will not go near enough to the dunn
my to discover that it is bogus man,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Middle White Sow, Walton Rose 69th,
First at Royal Show, Liverpool.

that we know about what time to ex-
pect them.
i have made it a rule to keep a rec
ord of the date on which the sows arc
bred.
BY reference to my record | find
that my sows farrow from the one
hundred and twelfth to the one hun
dred and fifteenth day from breeding.
Some claim that an old SOW will go
longer than young sow, but bred
a yearling SOW, two-year-old, and a
six-year-old sow all on the same date.
These three sows all farrowed on the
same day.
| like for my sCws to be into Q
thriving condition when the pigs are
farrowed. In fact, \ like for them to
improve in flesh during the entirs
period of CESSATION.
Some people are afraid of getting
their sows too fat, and l suppose that
they can be made too fat, but they
ought to be in good flesh. They should
have surplus laid up for the suck.
ling of the young pigs, because it is
hard to keep a SOW from, going down
in flesh rapidly while the pigs have
to depend upon her for their food
The sows are given separate lots
with a good shelter, close, warro
house. If the weather is cool, about >
week before they are due to farrow
The sows are fed sparingly for s
few days after narrowing, then grad
ually brought up to full ration.
It has always been hard for me tt
keep from feeding the SOW too much
while the pigs are young, and as a
result l have had several cases OF
scours with the young pigs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
A Good Dislnfectart

Carbolic acid is one Of the best OF
6fsinfectants. Mixed with water at
the rate of l to 20, it makes an ex-
c-llent spray for the poultry and hog
houses and dairy barns. When white
wash is applied to the interior of
these buildings an ounce of the acid
should be added to a gallon of the
whitewash.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
-Four Dollars for a Cake Of Soap.

Soap has never been considered an
extravaganza, but now that notion
may change, since the new French
imported soaps are costing from two
to three and four dollars cake. They
are, however deliciously scented and
one may take pardonable pleasure in
using such toilet article. Each cake
comes in little box, and is satin
covered; they are quite suitable item
for the travelling bag of the bride. for
which the most exquisite trifles are
ALWAYS sought out.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

When find the pigs beginning to
scour, | give the SOW Is to 20 drops
of laudanum in her feed for a few
feeds. Her feed is reduced and this
usually checks the scours in day or
SO. II have not any laudanum l
have used powdered charcoal with
good results.
AS soon as the pigs are old enough
to eat / give them separate trough
where they can eat without being dis
turbed by the mother. They are given
mixed feed of middlings. corn meal
or other ground feed mixed with
water. The SOW gets a similar ration.
More corn is used in cold weather
than if the season is warm
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Didn,t Know What Il Was,

Senator Duncan U. Fletcher was
condemning at dinner in Jackson
vile an orange grower who had failed.
"The man failed" he said through
ignorance. He lays the bla he on other
things, but his ignorance alone Is at
fault. He Is as ignorant of orange
farming as the tramp was of industry.
You've heard of that tramp, per-
haps? He wore on his face sheer OF
derision and scorn.
"'Work?' he said Work? What Is
if-an herbY"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
The Shorter Route.

Lady Duff-Gordon, at a luncheon at
Sherry's in New York, told an anec-
dote apropos Of the divorce evil.
1.-TWO girls" she said, were chat
ting over a cocktail and cigarette.
Marriages are made in heaven
said the first girl, and she blew c
cloud of smoke into the air and re-
garded it with dreamy eyes.
"The second girl with light laugh
replied:
eyes, that is true; but, thank
goodness, to unmake them we have
to 90 only as far as Reno"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

mer and Will not recommend that the
English sparrow be sent into the al
falfa territory unless no other effec-
tive enemy of the weevil can be
found. The bureau of entomology has
received from its agent in Italy
number of parasites which feed or the
alfalfa weevil and these will be sent
to Utah at once.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Above the Laws.

Some men think money can do any
thing. A certain rich man sent for the
doctor, who looked. him over and then
pronounced judgment.
You have been living too high"
Maybe have There are many
good things in the markets"
mo ,levity. You have violated ma
lures laws"
And you must pay the penalty.
"Pay the penalty? oh, come now,
Doc. Can't you get me off on tech
nicality or something's"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Entirely Practical.

"Son, l hope you are engaged to a
practical girl" -
"Ob, she's very practical, dad. She
drives her own car, and she can take a
motor apart as we'll as any. expert in
the business
Many doting father has paid hum
dreds of dollars to learn, that his
daughter couldn't sing. -.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Outline Repartee.

"How," said lawyer to a witness,
show can you possibly bear such tes-
timony against this man who you say
is your friend"
"Sir," said the man. 'he is my
friend, and love him. but / love Truth
more"
"You should be ashamed" replied
the lawyer, ito turn your back on a
friend for one who is a perfect strang-
er to you"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
The VILLAGE cut.Up.

Charley Billingsby always has
something funny to say, no matter
what happens"
Il know it. He's awful comical."
Il often wonder how he thinks of
the humorous thoughts he has. He's
just perfectly killing. l never heard
him call an umbrella anything but a
bumbershoot"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Uneasy

"Why dc y6u avoid Mrs. Wombat?"
II think she's been talking about
me-"
Nonsense. I'm with her constantly,
and I've never heard her say word"
"Well, there's no telling when she'll
begin. She moved into the house we
moved out Of"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Had Them.

'Do you keep motoring accesso-
ries?" asked the man entering the de-
partment store.
ooh, yes" replied the fioorwalker,
with a bow, I'VE keep arnica and
witch hazel Drug department. second
aisle to the left, pleased"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
His Mistake.

Gertie-Angry with him? Why, he
wrote lovely poem to her.
Rose-Yes, but she never read it
She tore the whole thing up in fit of
anger. He called it Lines on Mabels
Face"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
LONG Service.

you say you were in one place Tor
ten years. Why did you leave?''
Il was pardoned by the gov'nor.
num- Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Esthers, Dav.

Gabe-I see that they celebrated
Mothers Day. Why don't they have a
Fathers Day.
Steve-Father has every Saturday
night. hasn't he?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

Henpecked Husbands my wife
going out, Dora?
Dora-Yes, sir.
Henpecked Husband-Do you know
If I am going with her?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Cut off Diseased Wood.

Diseased wood on tree can never
be made new again. Cut it off md
allow another shoot to grow. Every
day that such wood remains On tee
adds TO the liability of losing it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
a channsd Man.

Mrs. Knagg-You were different
man when / married you.
Mr.. Knagg-I sincerely hope SO. for
then was fool.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
a Prediction,

do you think Biffels will ever
reach a green old age?"
HE surely will, If he lives long
enough and doesn't know more then
than he does now"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Hardly Suitable.

Settlement Worker--Since meat is
so high why not use vegetables?
Mrs. Grogan-They don't do black
eye no good
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Lime Water for House PIants.

If white worms appear in the soil
of your potted plants dissolve a iece
of fresh lime in the water, letting it
remain there until the soil and ball
! Of roots are thoroughly saturated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
WlIIIno 20 pye.

Ella--Are you afraid to die?
Stella-Not If feel that the color
is becoming to me.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
Eniamatio.

Il say, how is that new baby over
to your house?"
'It's a bowling success"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11
size of EARNS.

Our farms are decreasing in SIZE,
the average number of acres In farms
having decreased from LAG in 1900to
1888 in 1910.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

A girl may laugh at love. but later
she may realize that there is nothing
better to cry on than a mans shout
der.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

Every time the wrong young man
calls on girl she always says to
some other girl the next day: i
thought he never would go home"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

Years ago Garfield Tea was introduced
and since its appearance has won hearty APP
proval because it does what is claimed for it..
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

Yet Solomon in all his glory never
wore an opera hat that would OPEN
and shut.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

Children who have been brought
up as pets may never get over being
disagreeable.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

If You would discover woman's
Weakness, keep quiet and listen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

A postal card to Garfield Tea Co., Brook
iyn, N. Y, asking for sample will repay you.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-07-11

II there was tax on stupidity the
wise guys would all be tax dodgers. +
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1912-07-12

The Australian Society of Progress
sive Carpenters and Joiners has ap-
piled to the United Brotherhood OF
Carpenters and Joiners for an agree
ment covering the interchange of due
cards, similar to the agreement be
tween the American union and the
Associated Carpenters and Joiners OF
the British Isles, which has been In
effect since 1910 The matter Will
come before the general executive
board Of the carpenters when it meets
in Indianapolis in July. Under the IN
terchange plan the union carpenter OF
one country. If he Is in good standing
and has been a member of the union
for one year In the country from
which he came. may be admitted to
the union In the other country without
the payment of initiation fee ana
merely by complying with the same
conditions that au Initiated man must
comply with after initiation. The In
terchange of working cards has been
one of the most important steps In re-
cent years toward cooperation on the
part of unions in different countries.