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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Rash. ALMOST COVERED FACE

Warrenville, OF have felt the
effects of blood poisoning for eighteen
years. l was never without some erup-
tions on my body. The terrible Itch
ing caused me much suffering and dis
comfort, while the rubbing and
scratching made it worse Last spring
/ had a terrible breaking out of Bills
terry sores on my arms and limbs. My
face and arms were almost covered
with RASH / could not sleep and lost
nineteen pounds In five weeks. MY
face was terribly red and sore, and
felt as if my skin was on fire. At last
l tried sample of Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment and I found them
so cool, soothing and healing, that
got some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura
Ointment, and Resolvent. l bathed
with hot water and Cuticura Soap,
then I applied the Cuticura Ointment
every night for two months, and am
cured of all skin eruptions." (Signed)
Mrs. Kathryn Kraft, Nov. 20, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
DESTRUCTION OF
OLD FRUIT TREES
Travelling Timber Buyers Buy
Them UP for Manufacture Of
Tool d1eS-They
Should be Spared.
CIV ]. H. HAYNEs.o


There seems to be disposition on
the part of the farmers to ostracize
the old standbys of years ago. 1t
seems like a sacrilege to do so.
Some travelling timber buyers went
over our country buying old apple
trees for the manufacture of tool
handles. Their story was that the
trees were worthless for fruiting and
the price they paid would replace the
old trees with young stock.
The grandfather Of the writer
planted an orchard (seedlings) 80
years ago. He gave his children the
privileges of choosing tree and nam
ing It,
One of the boys called his tree
'Bill's Apple" This tree is still living
and bearing. So is the boy who
named it.
One other of these seedlings that
was top-grafted with the Pound Pip
pin is still bearing. Enough wood was
taken from these two old trees to
make a gavel to be used by the pre-
siding officer at the annual meeting of
the descendent of the old pioneer.
Last August over 200 of these chill
dren and grandchildren met to COM
memorate the memory of the planter
of these two old trees and this gavel
was presented to the society.
Some four or five miles from where
these trees stand is a pear orchard all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
NV = r. RUSHING. ]

CBy r. B. RUSHING.)
Four years ago | purchased piece
of land adjoining my farm which was,
to say the least, one of the worst run
down pieces Of land in the country,
with noxious weeds of all kinds, the
burdock being very rank.
I turned in my sheep and in few
weeks they had the burdock eaten
right into the ground.
The sheep, while it is one of the
daintiest of animals, will live and
grow fat where COW would starve to
death. l usually make two cuttings
of my flock each year; one in the
spring and one In the fall.
In the spring Gull out all the ewes
that do not bring lambs or those
that do bring them and for some
cause fail to raise them, unless those
ewes are of extra quality and promise
we'll in the future
In the fall l Gull out and ship off
all the old and weak ones, also fatten
and ship the wether lambs during the
fall and winter, thus my spring Gull
ing is light and my fall culling heavy.
However, consider both important
/ make a point to always buy the
best registered rams l can find. There
is nothing gained In using a cheap
ram" on flock of grade ewes.
If you want to raise early lambs,
that is, winter lambs, you must be
thoroughly prepared and clearly un-
derstand the business. 1t means sleep
less nights, nursing bottles and warm
Blankets. But lambs usually bring a
good price in the market, which I
think pays for the trouble of raising
them
/ aim to have my early lambs come
IN January and the first of February
the earlier the better. My ewes are
kept IN good, thrifty condition, both
before Landing and after
Here is where many fail to have
what is called good luck with sheep.
Sc many fiocks after they bring
their lambs, either early or late, turn
ed out in the early spring and that is
all that is thought necessary. Conse-
Quently they become thin in flesh and
run down from sucking.
Thus, when the breeding season
comes again, they are in no shape for
service, and If they do get with lamb
at ALL the chances are they will bring
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

weak lamb "Bad luck" follows of
course.
You can plainly see that the real
trouble lies in their care and hand
ling at all times. They must be made
to take plenty of exercise and not be
housed until just before Landing
time, except in stormy weather, then
them to go under during the summer
storms.
When Landing time comes | watch
my ewes very closely and am obliged
to be with them both day and night
almost continually. Of course at this
barn.
| fence off little pens about six feet
square and put eve and her lambs
in by themselves for two or three days
until the lambs have become strong
enough and sufficiently acquainted
with their mother to know her and
find her when turned in with a num-
Der of ewes and lambs in large place
provided for them in the barn.
OF course talking about winter
lambs may seem a little out of season
now, but now is the proper time to be
thinking of that very thing for it will
not be many months before the breed
ing season will be here and then if the
flock is nos in proper condition for
breeding, the winter lamb business
will prove a failure.
1t is an excellent plan for every
farmer to put up every fall quantity
of oats straw to help out In carrying
the sheep through the winter. Wheat
straw will answer the purpose but it
is not as good as oats straw.
Of course straw is not an ideal feed
for sheep 1t contains little nutri-
ment, but not much and a great deal
of food fiber, but clean oat straw fed
sparingly in connection with roots or
other succulent feed helps out won
derfully.
Placed In the rack with clover hay
it will be pretty well eaten up every
day and 1t undoubtedly saves some
grain.
Where farmer has plenty of grain
and little roughage oat straw will help
to piece out the ration admirably.
If fed in large quantities it will
almost certainly produce stomach
trouble and this should always be
avoided.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
STATES AMAZING TO DANGER
Treatment of the tuberculosis
Are Being Established.

Nearly 1000 additional hospital beds
Tor consumptives in 20 states were
provided during the year ending June
1, according to a statement issued by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis. This
makes total of over 10000 beds, but
only about one for every ten INDECENT
tuberculosis patients in this country.
In the last five years, the hospital
provision for consumptives has in
creased from 14,428 in 1907, to over
10000 in 1912, or over 100 per cent.
New York State leads in the number
of beds, having $3.50 on June 1; Mas
sachusetts comes next with $500; and
Pennsylvania, a close third with 2,700.
Alabama showed the greatest percent
age of increase in the last year by add
ing 81 new beds to it's AZ year ago.
Georgia comes next with 100 beds add
ed to 240 year ago. New York has
the greatest numerical increase, hsy "
ing provided over 1900 additional beds
In the year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

cost of 100 pounds of seed that ger
minated was $44.35 for alsike clover,
$34.66 for red clover, $111S6 for white
clover, $23.29 for hairy yetch, or from
two to four times the market price of
seed of the very best quality.
"a special examination of seed of
alsike clover and red clover imported
from Canada during 1911 showed that
approximately one-half was unstable
for seeding purposes in that country,
the seed control act there prohibiting
sale when more than a prescribed
number of noxious seeds are found to
the pound One lot of seed of alsike
contained less than so per cent of
pure seed, terminating only Is per
cent, or 71s per cent of the entire
bulk. This particular lot contained
approximately $4,000 weed seeds in
each pound"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
FORAGE PLANT
SEEDS IMPORTED
Considerable Number of Lots
Examined Found of Low
Vitality and Inferior
Quality.

The Secretary of Agriculture is call
Ing attention to the Seed Laboratory
which has examined considerable
number ofiIots of forage-plant seeds
imported into the United States dur
ing 1911 and found that many of them
consisted of seed of low vitality and
high weed-seed content, said:
"The analyses of IS seed lots Of seed
of alsike clover, red clover, white
clover, and hairy vetch, amounting to
225, $50 pounds, showed that the pure
seed consisted of only 44.9, 64,2, 51.2,
and 23 per cent, respectively, of the
consignment, while the termination
was as rollows: 1873, $40, 3O.5, and II
per cent. respectively. Consequently,
though this seed was imported at a
cost Of s7.47. s797. ST and 1882 per
100 pounds, respectively. the actual
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
PRUNING Grape Vines.

The first season let grapevines grow
at will The following season prune
back to the strongest canes to three
or four eyes, and remove the others.
After the buds start in the spring
leave the two strongest shoots to
grow and rub off the others. The two
shoots are the canes which form the
permanent arms of the vines, and will
bear the upright shoots from which
the fruit of succeeding years is to be
obtained
Pruning may be done any time, &C
cording to the locality, from Deem
Der to March, but after that is not adj
visable The principle to remember
in pruning grapes is that fruit never
grows on last years wood, but always
on the new wood of the present sea-
sons growth.
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she Was = buster.


Mrs. Sutton advertised for woman
to do general housework, and in an
swer colored girl called, announcing
that she had come for the position
Are you good cook?' asked Mrs.
Sutton.
mo, indeed, l don't cook" was the
reply.
Are you a good laundress?"
II wouldn't do washin' and ironin';
it's too hard on the hands.
Can you sweep" asked Mrs. SUIT
ton.
NO." was the positive answer. I'm
not strong enough"
WELL" said the lady Of the house,
quite exasperated, may / ask what
you can do?"
Il dusts," came the placid reply
Everybody's.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01


How many persons realize that tea
and coffee so disturb digestion that
they produce a muddy, yellow COM
plexion?
A ten days trial of Postum has
proven a means, in thousands of cases,
of clearing up bad complexion.
A Washn. young lady tells her ex-
perience:
"All of us-father, mother, sister and
brother-had used tea and coffee for
many years until finally we all had
stomach troubles, more or less.
I'VE all were sallow and troubled
with pim9les, bad breath, disagreeable
taste in the mouth, and all of us simply
so many bundles of nerves.
I'VE didn't realize that tea and cot
fee caused the trouble until one day
we ran out of coffee and went to Dor
row some from neighbor. She gave
us some Postum and told us to try
that.
Although we started to make it,
we all felt sure that we would be sick
if we missed our strong coffee, but We
tried Postum and were surprised to
find it delicious.
I'VE read the statements on the pkg,
got more and in month and half
you wouldn't have known us We all
we're able TO digest our food without
any trouble, each ones skin became
clear, tongues cleared off, and nerves
in fine condition We never use any
thing now but Postum. There is moth
ing like it." Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and it is ex-
planned In the little book, "The Road
to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true. and full OF human
interest. .s
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Shock for a Brother.

John" said an eminent physician,
YEARLY, entering his home after a
hard days work, John. If anyone calls
excuse me-"
Yes, suh," agreed John. the old
family darkey.
"Just say" explained the doctor,
that the masseur is with me-"
A little later the doctors brother
called-called and received the shock
of his life.
Il want to see the doctor at once. .
said he.
''Yuh can't do it, sur solemnly an
nounced the old darkey, turning Up his
eyes till the whites alone showed.
''Yuh can't do it, sub. The doctor, sub.
am wild de Messiah. New York
Evening Sun
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
The Moons Offspring.

Looking out of the window one eve
ming, little Marie saw the bright, full
moon in the eastern sky, and, appar-
emily, only few inches from it, the
beautiful Jupiter shining almost as
brightly as the moon itself. Marie
gazed intently at the spectacle for a
moment, and then turning to her
mother exclaimed:
"Oh, mother, look! The moon has
laid an egg!"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

In railway or other accident man
may be scared within an inch, or even
within half an inch, of his life; he may get
such fright as will all but kill him, but
unless the fear leaves permanent and pain
full physical effects, he has no redress in a
suit for damages. A decision handed down
by North Carolina court says that "mere
fright is not actionable." A person must
suffer both in body and in mind and be
made sick in order to recover damages
That sounds like good common sense,
and it is doubtless good law, but can gen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Her RuIInu Passion.

The woman who had chased dust
and dirt all her life finally reached st.
Peter.
Come in, you poor, tired woman"
he said. and held the gate ajar.
But the woman hesitated.
Tell me FIRST" she said. "how often
you clean house?"
The saint smiled.
"You can't shake off the ruling pas
sion, can your" he said. "Ch, well, step
inside and they'll give you broom
and dustpan instead Of harp. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Good Bait.

Aunt Sarah, cook in a. Richmond
family, took home dish of macaroni
from her mistress cable for the edi-
fication of her own family. When her
children had been assured that 1t
was good they proceeded to eat with
great gusto. The next morning Aunt
Sarah discovered two of her off.
spring in the yard turning over stones
and soil and scratching vigorously in
the earth.
'Heah, yo' chillun!" called out Aunt
Sarah, what yo' all doin'?"
Yves a-huntin' was the reply, so
some mo- Of dem macaroni worms"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

seedlings planted at the same time by
another pioneer named Harter. These
trees are in fair condition yet, and
although seedlings, the fruit is good.
Our motto is spare the old land
marks. A young tree six years old
that. grew from a graft from a tree
276 years old bore an apple last year
and we are sure the fruit was of the
same quality, appearance. etc.. as the
fruit that grew on the original tree in
the orchard at Boston, Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Simple Explanation.

To illustrate a point that he was
making-that his was the race with a
future ard not race with past
Booker T. Washington told this little
story the other day.
He was standing by his door one
morning when old Aunt Caroline went
by.
Good morning. Aunt Caroline" he
said. Where are you going this morn
ing?"
'Lawzee, Mista' Wash'ton," she
replied. Use done been what Use
gwine kansas City Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Leads In cranberrIes.

It Is claimed that Massachusetts
leads the cranberry output, with an
average crop of about 100000 bushels
annually; New Jersey is close SER
ond with about 100000 bushels; and
Wisconsin ranks third with an aver,
age OF about 100000 bushels.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

CLASSIFICATION IN JAIL and HUE less OUT OF JAN HIgV
be beneficial to humanity Confirmed law breakers
are professors of crime, and all professors whether
good or evil take pleasure in nstructing the young
Minor offenders should not be treated like sea-
soned jailbirds There are many pitfalls for the un-
wary, and step downward often means toboggan
slide to the gutter You, the height, throw out the
life line; there is always chance that 1t may be
grasped.
Publicity should not be given to the petty crimes
Of first offenders 1t does not help the youth to retain
or regain his selfrespect, and self-respect, if not
wholly destroyed, leads to reformation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Seemed Like More.

The Professor-In lao wasps' nests
there are an average Of $4,000 insects.
The Student--Why, professor, dis
turbed just one nest one day, and I'll
bet there were more than $4,000 in
that one!"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

A better thing than tooth powder to
cleanse and whiten the teeth, remove
tartar and prevent decay is prepare
ton called Paxtine Antiseptic. At
druggists, Csc box or sent postpaid
on receipt of price by The Paxton
Toilet Co., Boston. Mass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Twas a Pretty Thing.

The young man produced a small.
square box from his pocket.
II have present for you" he began.
Il don't know whether it will fit your
finger or not, brt-"
"Oh, George!" she broke in, this is
so suddeni Why, never dreamed"
But Just then George produced the
gift--a silver thimble-and it got sud-
denly cooler in the room.-Ladies'
Home Journal
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
The Heirloom.

A Pittsburg drummer in small
town dropped into place to get bite
to eat. The place looked familiar. but
he didn't know the proprietor.
"Been running this place long?" In
quired the drummer.
mo; I just inherited it from my ia
ther."
"Ah, yes. knew him. / recognize
this old cheese sandwich on the coun-
ter"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

When may one call himself an Ameri-
can by nationality, as distinct from citizen
ship? For example: Suppose son is born
in this country Of German parents who
immigrated from the old country, is he a
German or American by nationality? If
not, suppose he were born in this country
Of German parents who also were born in
this country, would he then be German or
American?
On first thought, we might be too ready
to grant that he is an American by nation
atty, chiefly on account of the close SINH
larity between these peoples Therefore
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
True to He Trust.

Father" asked the beautiful girl,
did you bring home that material
for my new skirt?"
Eyes"
Where is it?"
'Let me see? Wait now. Don't be
impatient! / didn't forget it. I'm
sure I've got it in one of my pockets.
somewhere"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
The usual WAY.

YES; he committed political sui
eide"
How can a man commit political
suicide?"
"By shooting off his mouth"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

Why do not more city girls become the
wives of western farmers? The reason is
that a city girl who is willing to work at
stenography or bookkeeping or any other
honest employment is too self-respecting to
pick up with a western man whom she
knows nothing about and to cross the coun-
try to be inspected before marriage, even
though the westerner is generally willing to
send money for the girl to come out till he
gets look at her.
We know he is simply longing for her,
as some kind Of girl is necessary to preside
ovor bia shack and keen the COWS and chick
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Stop the Pain.

The hurt or burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1T heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and soc by
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
She Knew 1t.

Stella-This is the presidential year.
Bella-T know. The farmer we
board with keeps eight bull moose
that chase you every time you go out
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Subtle
Nerves
Are
Hard to
Control
By WILLIAM g. JOHNSON.
Altoona. Pa.

railway that wrecked but neither is
injured physically the least Suppose also that of the hardy
robust with organization while the other
weak md with shattered The shock might easily the
person both mind body
while the other escaped with unpleasant effects whatever
Would the fright actionab aconabe
other?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums reduces in6amma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie 25c a bottle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

roaming far from She help the litter
the only it becomes uered up
fort the the ranch and and wash for them.
not much homework to be DONE there generally
all fresh they enjoy
that which through the cracks the walls
who know"Far-o hills look green This west
luxury largely myth and serpecng girl should think
too highly Of her life to after
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Culture of the Squash.

The warted and yellow Hubbard
and Orange Marrow are the profita-
BILE market varieties. Of these we
have grown on half acre over $50
matured specimens netting us $S5.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Gettina Rid of II.

Tyres-I tell you the man who
takes care of his own motor car has
a good deal on his hands.
Byres-Well. soap is cheap.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

Lest you forget when next in need of
laxative remember the name "Garfeld Tea"
A trial will convince you of its merits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

It's easier to lead some men to
drink than it is to drive them away
from il,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

All women are more or less cred
ulous, and some have faith in their
husbands.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

If your digestion is little off color a
course of Garfield Tea will do you good.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
IN the Suburbs.

"Is Mrs Gillet well-informed WON
!. an?"
well, she's on q party wire. Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

Garfield Tea Is fine laxative being COM
posed wholly of pure, health-giying herbs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

And the Lord also helps those who
help others.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

When God calls, the safest step we
can take is straight ahead.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Grape CUTTINGS.

Plant grape cuttings in the spring
as early as the ground can be worked.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

example entirely different Suppose
theaboe cases. Chinese place German what
atty?
In a word what determines nationality?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

Living Up to Ito Name.
How do people seem to like your
new song. The Aeroplane?'
"Just carried away by it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

When a man is down and out his
friends are soon UP and away.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01

A truthful fisherman always knows
where to draw the line.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
Tnporrant 20 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-08-01
PROFITABLE MANAGEMENT OF
SMALL FLOCK OF GRADE EWES

One of Dan of Animals here
Cow Would Starve Death-Aim to Have Lambs
Come In January February the
he