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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-13
Crop Improvement
Farm science 10 twenty-five years In
advance of Its practical
application.
TRACTOR SAVES LABOR.

Use Of AnnuaIs and Machinery Il
Growing Crops - Machinery
Cheaper In the Long Run.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-13
WHEAT STEM MAoGoT.

Wheat stem maggots bore into the
wheat straw and cause the heads to
turn white. These pests are killed
BY burning or plowing under stubbls
a quickly as possible after harvest.
OF course. where grass Is seeded
vtth wheat It II not practicable b
burn the stubble or plow 1t under.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Her Leap In the Dark.

The wife of leading minister In
q New Jersey town was sitting on the
porch of the manse when a man with
a grip in his hand started to come up
the steps. Spotting him at once for a
book agent or peddler, she said firm
ly, Nothing today"
Have you oneT queried the stran-
ger.
Fearing that an affirmative answer
might lead to further conversation In
which the salesman would try to DEM
onstrate the improvements made In the
article since she had purchased hers,
the minister's wife answered shortly,
"NOw
Shaking his head, the man retreated
down the steps, repeating this SEN
tence several times, Hasn't got one.
doesn't want one."
The mans manner and tone OF voice
awakened the womans curiosity, SO
very soon she went over to q neighbor's
house where she had seen the man
stop and asked:
"What was that man who was here
a few minutes ago selling"
To her establishment and chagrin the
neighbor replied, "Bibles. "-Lippin-
colts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
- The .
Scrap Book
The Brass Ornament.

The junior member of the old law
firm of Goldsmith, ColstOn. HOadley
s. Johnson having used the phrase "a
shining ornament of the Cincinnati
bar in referring to some other law
yer, Murat Halstead seized upon the
phrase and thereafter invariably re-
ferred to Mr.. Johnson as 1.-The brass
ornament of the Cincinnati bar" At
an evening gathering Mr.. Halstead
saw a handsome woman. He begged
to be presented and waste Mrs John
son. 1t did not occur to him who the
lady might be. He was curious about
her. johnson. Johnson?" he repeated.
II have never had the pleasure OF
meeting you before, Mrs. Johnson. DO
you live in OhioT' "Oh, yes" replied
the lady, trimming over with smiles;
II live in Cincinnati" "Indeed! said
Mr.. Halstead, quite astonished. May
l inquire of what family Of Johnsons
you areY The smiles were more than
merry this time. "Ir. Halstead," she
replied, "for fifteen years l have been
trying to polish up the brass ornament
Of the Cincinnati bar"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
HIS LAST RESOURCE.
fooIe Might Have Used 1t at First, but
He Didn't.

Poole Might Have Used 1t at First, but
He Didn't.
j. L. Toole, the English comedian,
dearly loved joke and just as dearly
loved the excitement of the gaming ia
Bile, though he invariably lost. Dur
ing a holiday that, says an English
writer, he and | passed together at
Aix-les-Bains he did his best to i'm
peril the good effects Of his cure by
his constant attendance at the Cercle
and the Villa des Fleurs. After q night
In which he had been more than usual
ly successful in exhausting the ready
cash he carried about him we made
our way on the following morning to
the little bank in the main street Of
Aix-les- Bains in order that he might
make a fresh draft upon his letter Of
credit.
But he did not at once reveal to the
clerk in charge his serious business
intent. Tapping lightly at the closed
window of the guichet. he inquired in
broken English, which he appeared
strangely to believe would be some
how comprehensive to his foreign in
terlocutor, whether the bank would be
prepared to make him a small advance
upon gold headed cane which he car
ried In his hand. The request, as
might be supposed, was somewhat
briskly dismissed, and the little win
dow was abruptly closed in his face.
Toole retired, apparently deeply de-
jected by the refusal of his request,
but in q few minutes he returned to
the attack, having in the meantime
provided himself with fresh material
for new financial proposition.
Fastening out into the little market
that lay near the bank, he hurriedly
purchased from one Of the fish stalls
a small pike that had been caught In
the lake, and. having added to this
bunch of carrots, he returned to the
bank, where he carefully arranged
these proffered securities on the coun-
ter, enforced by the addition Of his
watch and chain, a threepenny bit and
penknife.
When all was ready he again tapped
softly at the window and in voice
that was broken by sobs implored the
clerk, in view Of his unfortunate posi-
ton, to accept these Ill assorted arti-
cles in pledge for the small sum which
was needed to save him from starva-
ton.
The clerk, by this time grown indig-
hant requested him to leave the estab-
lishment explaining to him IN emphat-
ic terms and in such English as he
could command that they only made
advances upon circular notes or let
ters Of credit.
At the last named word Toole's sad
dened face suddenly broke into smiles,
and, producing his letter Of credit, he
handed 1t to the astOnished clerk with
the added explanation that he would
have offered that at first If he thought
the bank cared about it, but that the
porter at the hotel had told him he
thought that they liked fish better.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
SUNDAYS
Read these Connections

The s 15 am, boat out of Ashland connects
with the morning ". P. out of Washburn
The 7:15 IL. m. boat out of Washburn con-
meets at Ashland with the outgoing morning
trains on the N, P. and Omaha. All OF the
incoming morning trains at Ashland connect
with the $3.50 a, M boat for Washburn. The
morning N. P, the train from Duluth con-
meets at Ashland with 1880 q. m. boat for
Washburn. The 2 p. m. boat out Of WASH
ourn connects at Ashland with the afternoon
N. p. for Duluth. $40 D. M; the Omaha for
st. Paul, $40 p, m. and the O. & N. W, fol-
Hurley, 1920 p. m. The 500 p. m boat out
of Washburn connects at Ashland with the
evening south bound trains. The w. q. O.
& N. w. and N. P. evening trains connect at
Ashland with the 1925 boat for Washburn,
and the evening N. P. at Washbu rn connects
with the P. M. boat for Ashland.
LISTEN:-2 whistles are blown Is minutes
and whistles minutes before leaving time.
CAPT. JOHN e. DoHERTY, Manager,
New Phone Nc al No. Fifeld Place
Ashland Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
LaFollette Aids McGovern

Senator LaFollette has contri-
buted $4,000 to the Republican
State Central Com mittee and
within a few days will begin a
speaking campaign on behalf of
the Republican state candidates
He is unalterably opposed to the
election of Judge Karel and de-
sires not only to defeat him,
which is foregone conclusion,
but to make the Republican
victory a crushing rebuke to the
special interests which are in
control of the present Demo
cratic state organization.
In the leading editorial in the
last number of his magazine La
Toilette says: "Karel's hackers
are the undemocratic Democrats
and Stalwart Republican bosses
Avote for Karel is q vote for
reaction and special interests. A
vote for McGovern is vote cast
for continued advancement; it is
a vote cast for the Progressive
Movement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Too Much For Him,

Noiselessly, but with all his strength.
the burglar tugged at the dressing Ia
BILE drawer, but it was in vain. The
drawer absolutely refused to open.
"Give it another jerk" said a quiet
voice behind him.
Turning hurriedly, the unlimited
guest saw the owner Of the house sit
ting up in bed watching him with in
tereSt.
"Just try it again." said he in the
bed. "There's a lot of valuable prop
erty in that drawer. and we haven't
been able to get it open since the wet
weather set in. If you can do it I'll
willingly give you a fair share of it's
contents, and
But the man Of the mask had fed
through the window. taking most OF II
with him.-LOndon Answers.
Bessie Wasn't That Kind.
81 wouldn't drink out of that cup
said little Johnnie to the well dressed
young stranger, that's Bessie's cup.
and she's very particular who drinks
out Of it,"
"Ah," said the young man as he
drank the cup dry. II feel honored to
drink out of Bessie's cup. Bessie is
your youngest sister. isn't she?'
mot mich. Bessie is my dog
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
VEGETABLES
Albert Holgren
Hunting the Emu,

The natives of Australia are ingen.
ious. A black on discovering emus
feeding on q plain will cover his back
and head with an emu skin, allowing
1t to hang down well on the side to-
ward the -unsuspecting birds. In his
right hand he will carry hidden by the
skin a boomerang and one or two
throwing sticks or ''waddies." Then
his left arm will protrude beyond the
skin straight out to the elbow. and the
forearm will be bent up. with the hand
at right angles to it, thereby making Il
capital imitation of an emu's head and
neck. Now and then this hand or head
will be brought to,the ground as If for
feeding, and as the black walks along
he initiates every motion of the bird
while at the same time by means of
the big toe he draws a spear along the
ground. He proceeds thus until close
enough to spear his bird.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
auo,u Aha Steam Aside.

The wise woman sent sudden vigor'
GUS puff Of breath ut the Jet OF steam
rising from the copper teakettle she
was fitting, repeated it hastily ms she
filed the blue teapot and set the ket-
tie back on the stove with nod OF tri-
umph. "That trick has saved me many
a scalded hand" she asserted. "Wheth'
er read it or was told 1t am not
sure, but until 1 tried 1t was always
getting most painful little burns. Steam
is SO easily blown aside II you have
the presence Of mind to remember II
that you can easily keep It from reach
ing your hand until you can set dowE
the kettle or pot. Don't forget 1t next
time the lid slips or the steam comes
Unexpectedly from the kettle spout
You will bless me for the hint."-New
York Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Inuuirinq For Jchn.

The pricking of that soap bubble,
pretention, is always an agreeable pas
time. In her volume Of "reminiscences,
entitled "As Remember" Mrs. Gou-
verneur relates that the son Of Presi-
dent Van Buren, was generally known
as Prince John because he had once
danced with Queen Victoria before her
accession to the throne and was unable
to forget 1t.
One day Van Buren, met on the street
James t. Brady, who had recently re
turned from a visit to England. In
a most patronizing manner he inquired
whether Brady had seen the queen.
Certainly" said Mr.. Brady. land I'M
der these circumstances. / was walk
ing along the street when by chance
the queens carriage overlook me, and
the moment her majesty's eye lighted
on me she exclaimed:
"'Hello, Jim Brady! When did you
hear from John Van Buren,?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Cernenfs and Music.

Barnard concludes from his person.
al observation of cobras in Ceylon.
says the Scientific American. that the
serpent's traditional love for music
is a pure fable and that the only ef-
feet of music is to arouse the reptiles
curiosity, which is excited by any loud
and acute sound. The cobra protrudes
it's head from its burrow alike on hear
ing the snake charmer's flute, the rat
thing of a chain and the sounds made
by beating the ground with a switch.
It appears to perceive only sounds OF
high pitch. for 1t pays no attention to
the low notes of the flute or the beat.
ing of the drum. Barnard also con-
firmed, in Ceylon. the results Of OBJ
servations made in the London zoolog-
ical garden on the supposed power OF
fascination exerted by serpents upon
birds, and he concludes that this pow
er Of fascination is also purely imag
inary,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
CITY NEWS

For Sale: Second hand coal stove.
Inquire of Andrew Peterson, Omaha
street, seventh avenue west. Adv.
woman loves clear, rosy com
plexion. Burdock Blood Bitters is
splendid for purifying the blood,
clearing the skin, restoring sound
digestion. All druggists sell it..
Price $1.O0. Adv.
Western Red Cedar Shiagles and
Fir lumber for building purpose
Call William Olson.
For Sale-One ortwo good
horses in good condition. In
quire of L. f. Kinstler. K.
Z. ID. : L.
A healthy man is a king in his
Own right; an unhealthy man is an
unhappy slave. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers builds up sound health-keeps
you we'll. Fer Sale by all Drug
gists.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
A Surprise For the Weather Prophet.

A Surprise For the Weather Prophet.
A century and half ago people used
to depend upon the weather prognosti-
cations in 'Partridge's Almanac. One
day Partridge himself put up at a
country inn for dinner The hostler
advised him to stay the night. as 1t
would certainly rain. "Nonsensew
said Partridge, and proceeded on his
way. Soon heavy shower fell, which
so impressed the traveller that he in
stantly rode back to the inn and offer
ed the hostler half a crown IL he would
tell him how he knew the rain was i'm
imminent.
WELL" replied the man, with grin,
pocketing the coin. "the truth is we
have Partridge's Almanac here, and
he's such a liar that whenever he
promises fine day we know 1t will be
foul. Today is set down as fine"
The weather prophet, like many 9TH
er weather prophets before and since,
passed on observation-disclosures Maya
zine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
A RAuisAd OpinIon.

A well known after dinner speaker
Of New York was going home from II
banquet on surface car At his cor
ner he signaled the conductor to stop;
but, as he swung Off the PLATFORM. the
car started up ngnin. and he plowed
the asphalt for ten feet with his face
and figure. He struggled to his feet to
see the car fading away and a large,
tired looking policeman contemplating
him from the sidewalk.
Ibid you see that?" demanded the
victim as he limped toward the pave
ment.
II did" said the policeman. IAN Il
was your own fault"
IL didn't ask yeu whose fault IL
vast snapped back the after dinner
speaker. II asked you-Did you see
itT
II did notw said the policeman
Saturday Evening Post
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
The WAY to Live.

Let me but live my life from year to year
With forward face and unreluctant SOUL
Not hurrying to nor turning from the
goal,
Not mourning for the things that disap-
pear
In the dim past, nor holding back In rear
From what the future wells, but with
whole
And happy heart that pays Its toll
To youth and age and travels on with
cheer.
Henry van Dyke
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Incitment to Murder

When President Mckinley was as
sassinated eleven years ago it was
quite generally understood that the
crime::was a result of the outrageous
criticism of him in m any news
papers. Then, as in the attack upon
Col. Roosevelt in Milwaukee Mon
day, the crime was committed by
a person of unbalanced mind, but
upon such a mind outrageous denun-
citation in the newspapers is accept
ed as true, and the fevered mind is
wrought up to the criminal point.
No other presidential candidate
has been so fercely and so uniustly
attacked in public print as Roose-
welt has been. This man of world
wide fame as to his high stan dards
and craftsmanship is denounced by
the lower class of newspapers in his
own country as being thief, a
scoundrel, servant of the trusts,
a falsiier, and almost everything
else that is disreputable. There is
no reasonable cause whatever for
such scandalous treatment.
The fact of the matter is that all
of the presidential candidates this
year are men who have fairly earned
the high standing in which they are
held by their supporters. Their
policies are very different with refer
ence to public matters, but as men
of honor and sincerity not one oil
them is open TO decent criticism.
This country has reason this year to
be proud of it's presidential candi-
dates as to their manhood, honor
and integrity, no matter what diff
ference of opinion may exist as to
public policies.
The vicious treatment which has
been given to Col. Roosevelt by
some of the newspapers has been
nothing short of an Indictment to
crime. Weak minds accept the vi
cious statements made. and go out
with gun to rid the country of the
supposed menacesof ruin. The real
criminal is the one who melted the
act. because he knew better. and
sought in this way political victory
even though gained by reprehen-
sible methods.
It is to be hoped that henceforth
forth Col. Roosevelt will be given as
decent treat ment as other presiden-
tial candidates receive. Superior
Telegram.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
CromwsII's Spurs.

It is generally acknowledged that
the most brilliant light cavalry officer
Great Britain has ever produced was
Oliver Cromwell 1t is therefore pc
culiary unfortunate. but it Is never.
theless a fact. that on the statue Of
the Protector which stands outside
Westminster hall the spurs are repre-
sented as attached to the boots upside
down. Further, the left spur is on the
right foot. and the right is on the left.
while 1t is insisted by the best experts
that the spurs are not Of the period
1.-THE Bargain Book"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Estray Notice

On or about the 18th OF
August there strayed unto my
premises at Houghton, Wis. year
ing black and white Holsteln heifer.
Owner can have same bv paying
advertising fees and pasturage
charges to VIM. Henderson, Hough-
ton, Wis.
Dated August goth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
DIRECTORY
City Officers.

Mayor H. III Peavey
Clerk IN. Clausen
Treasurer Nels Lee
Assessor M. H. Robinson
Chief of Police Gideon Chauvin
Health Oficer II. r. Spears
Pound Master Joseph Boushey
. Aldermen-E. Bryan, George Fluck G.. w.
Hacker, @. Wright, Hans Amply, o. Wescott
Andrew Peterson, Ole Handberg. Nels
Martinson. r. A. Herring. Angus Ross, George
Dibbell
Standing Committees
Judiciary rules and ordinances-O. Wescott,
Nels Martinson. Angus Ross.
Finance and claims-George Fluck, Hans
Amply and Andrew Peterson.
Licenses and Assessments-Nel Martinson.
Ole Hanberg and r. A. Herring.
Stationery and Printing!. Wright. Edw.
Bryan and A. Ross. Is
Education and Public Buildings Ole Hand
berg, Jake Dibbell, r. A. Herring.
Charities and Cemetary Grounds--Andrew
Peterson. Nels Martinson. George Fluck.
Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage-R Herring
Jake Dibbell, Edw. Bryan.
Public Property and Public Grounds-7Guy
Hacker. Hans Amply. George Fluck.
Sidewalks, Bridges and Streets = Hans
AMPLY, Guy Hacker. o. Wescott.
Water Works-Ed. Bryan. Ole Handberg
and Clarence Wright.
Fire observation-disclosures Ross, Andrew
Peterson, Clarence Wright.
Lighting Streets and Public Buildings-Hans
Amply, Jake DibbelI Guy Hacker.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Not Lively.


Anna Maria Wilhelmina Pickering,
In her memoirs. edited by her SON.
tells q Yorkshire incident which con.
tains a great deal Of human nature.
Variety spices life. The plan is monot-
enous until its extent entities 1t to the
name Of prairie or desert and 1t gains
interest through vastness.
There was an old couple in the VII
lage whom I used often to go to see
One day when found them sitting.
one on each side Of the IRE. the old
man said to me:
"Well. t'missis and me. we've been
married nigh on fifty years. and we've
never had one quarrel"
The old woman looked at me with
q twinkle in her eye and said:
'Tt war varie conscientious, but vnrie
dool."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17

We have fine stock of Georgia
Yellow Pine flooring and ceiling
If contemplating building or re
pairing let US quote your prices.
Call VIM. 0 lson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Buy and Try a Box tonight.

While you think of it, go buy ano
try box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped c. G. c. Never sold IL
bulk All druggists. Ioc
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17

For Group or sore threat, use DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oh. Two sizes
25c and Soc. At all dug stores,
Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Farm For Sale

Twenty acre farm mile from
Washington avenue. B acres
cleared. Some fruit trees. A snap
if taken at once.
Mrs. Paul Martin
Box 2 r.. f. D.
Washburn, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17

No further business appearing up.
on motion the council adjourned.
l.. N. CLAUsEN,
City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17

Crex grass rugs at Hansen's.
Eczema spreads rapidly; itching
almost drives you mad. for quick
relief, Doan's Ointment is well
recommended. Soc at all stores.
Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-10-17
Mattress in all grades Hansen

Land to Clear on Contract. Any
amount up to 20 acres. Inquire o.
Eben Burdick,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-09-20
PRESUMABLY. HARD TO FIND
" Actions Go for Anything, Young
"s'a~ Man 10 Still Looking fcs "''''
That Envelope.

:. This happened I'm crowded subway
express train the ether night.
An old man boarded the train at the
Fourteenth street station and chung to
o strap in front OF q young woman
who was seated. As none Of the men
showed q disposition 10 let the Old
man ait down, the young voza1
arose and offered her eeat TO him
Before. he could 1ft down . younSez
man slid into the vaeaat seat The
young Eozaan was confused. but only
for q minute. She leaned down slight
" and said 70 the man in the seat:
You dropped an envelope on Hha
PLATFORM sir." ytsq
= The, man Jumped mp AND elb0wed
Ids way to the platform Halt o min
:ute's search failed to reveal the sup
posed envelope. The man ,returnea %
where die young woman was standing
end said: .r.s s$
~say, lady. whare ID that envelope
can't find 1t out fhere?"
''That envelope" replied the youna
woman. is IN the game place you1
manners are" ,
+ The young man UNDERWOOD and fad
cd from view. The old man got tht
seat, while the people in the vieintt,
looked, listened and 1aughea-29eH'
York Times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-09-20
German curen.

In Germany one fnds all kinds ct
cures. Every enterprfsing town has
one. Often the cure house is the fin
est public building in the city. A Ger
man talks Of going to his cure as an
American OF going to his vacation.
There are milk cures and mud cures.
wind cures and water cures, mountain
cures and surf cures; but my choices
90 the forest cure. ....a,.<~. ..
: Not only does It best please my
personal taste but notice that It gets
the most serious cases-those where
radical and heroic cures are needed.
First Of all there aee tho tuberculosis
patients strewn about on their cots
under the pungent shades Of the Black
Forest as about DR.. Trudeau's camp I'm
the Adirondackg. Il 81
~ Then there are tho desotess Of fn.
Digestion and the nervous wrecks, BIZ
.fous. alcoholic and society wrecks.
drug aends, bridge tends and every.
body; that ID everybody who can
spend the time and money 10 come
hitiier for the forest cure. Naturally
in Germany. 40 IN AHaeFfca. felix's whc
t,sF7e to work and support families
* afford to DO cured. They can't
even afford tke disease fiji the frst
ss' oznan's Home Conpanion.