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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

| found out that people do remember.
No one would employ me. Heartsick
and footsore, l crept in here to rest
maybe to die. 1 don't know, for l feel
pretty bad" and the poor fellows eyes
filled with tears.
what do you want?" inquired John,
trifie harshly; money, l suppose, to
buy liquor"
The tramp reached into his pocket,
drew out folded paper and opened
it so that his challenger could see
what 1t was.
"a temperance pledge, eh?' re-
marked John, almost contemptuously.
And your name is Lemuel Price,"
Yes sir I'm through with all that.
I've been through with it for over a
week. I've done it because I'd got low
enough to beg hard earned wages
from my motherless daughter.
IF stopping short is going to kill
me, all right-at least I'll die sober"
The man was shivering as he spoke.
There was a feverish flush to his wan
face. He looked hungry. John Moore
believed his story.
s"See here he said; "if it's bed
and something to eat, come with me.
When John had closed the store he
led his pensioner to the neat suite of
rooms he occupied behind the store.
1t seemed to brighten the place to
have company, even poor but grateful
company, as Price was.
1t was as a new man that the latter
entered on the next day. John had
fed him on nutritious soup and gruels,
he had given him a comfortable bed.
Out Of his stock he selected a neat,
unstable suit of clothes, and the ex-
tramp went out on the street, clean
shaven and encouraged, to again look
for work.
"If you don't make It," said John,
"come back, and I'll give you board
and lodging for helping around the
store until you get something better
to do"
Price reported that afternoon. He
had found a chance to work as a
teamster. he said. but he added, he
had decided first to submit a propo-
sition to the storekeeper.
"All right, what is it," asked John
in his usual crisp, businesslike way.
We'll" replied Price, II don't want
you to be offended, but I've been try
ing to study out why you don't do
more business than you do. You ha&
got the stock. Other stores are just
rushing. Saturdays, especially, the
trade is big. You haven't got your
share"
81 have realized that for some time, -
said John, bitterly.
Now, I've been thinking up mat
tiers for your good, because you have
been so kind to me-" continued Price,
humbly but sincerely. Il amounted to
something once. Had business, and
but for drink would have succeeded.
If you will let me do little advertis-
ing for you, I'll guarantee results"
Slow-going John Moore was dubi-
GUS, but finally he agreed to try the
experiment The next day Price
cleaned up the show windows. The
next he repainted the front of the
store in attractive colors. After that
he brought a big brass bell and Sc,
cured it on a standard over the store
doorway with chain running to the
inside Of khe store
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
waist for = Velvet Suit.

Another blouse designed to wear
with a brown velvet skirt has in the
front and back bib-like pieces Of the
velvet, which also forms the epau-
lettes. The body of the waist is of a
soft, subdued blue chiffon, tucked in
clusters The front piece of the vel
vet is cut low to display yoke en-
broidered in shades Of browns and
blues, and the inevitable touch of fur
is given by bands of skunk, which
mark the shoulder lines and finish the
tucked chiffon sleeves, which barely
reach over the elbow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

Early Friday morning sign ap-
peared above the bell reading: EVERY
twentieth purchase free-announced
by this BELL
Just at noon the bell rang. The ex-
cited customer, farmer, was In
| formed that his purchase would be
handed to him free of charge. AS he
left the store John came rushing back
| to Price.
"Say," he exclaimed, you'll ruin
me! Why, that was a twelve-dollar
overcoat!"
Never mind" replied Price, conf
IDENTIFY. "The average will come out
right"
This proved to be true. Curious
people came in, making only small
| purchases. The news got around town.
The crowd kept up till midnight.
| Tired out, but elated, John reckoned
up the gains of the day. Counting in
the presents given, he was over fifty
dollars to the good.
The next week Price had a new
scheme, the distribution of free pa
| per cap to children, advertising the
store The rush kept up.
"Mr. Moore" said Price one eve
ming, "the night business is better
| than the day. That is because you
don't get the trade of the ladies. I've
a new suggestion to make. You need
woman behind that dry goods coun'
ter. Let me send for my daughter,
Martha. We can use the two empty
rooms upstairs, and you needn't pay
either of us a cent of salary unless we
earn it."
So this came about The result was
magical. Martha Price, bright, mod
est obliging, brought In the female
customers in groups The pleased old
bachelor began to humanize himself
with pleasant words instead of frowns.
Fortune smiled upon him. In turn
he smiled upon Martha.
| 'It's no use denying it, Price," he
said to her father one day, you two
have managed to transform a crusty
| self-opinionated, behind-the-time, crus-
| ts old bachelor into real human be-
ing. AS 10 you, I'm proud of you
Some good in the world after ALL
ana II" responded Price. ''Im so glad
and Martha is happy as the day il
long"
| John Moore did some deep thinking
the rest of that day. In the early eve
ming, when Price was eating his sup
per, he went over to the counter
where his daughter stood.
Martha" he said, I'm going to tell
you something that l never told any
other woman. Having had no expert
ence, / must be rather plain anc
| blunt"
"Yes?" murmured Martha. Hex
color heightened.
81 love you, and ! want you to be
my wife. OF course, a crusty ol@
bachelor"
Don't call my fathers best friend
hard Names" interrupted Martha
sweetly. 81 am only poor girl, bus
if true love and devotion will satisfy
you"
Then it was his turn to interrupt
with kiss.
| Copyright 1913, by W. G. Chapman.l
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
HATS CATCH POPULAR FANCY
beth" Have Won siuch Favor
Here and in England.

The woman who adm1res the pic
turesque in hats will admire the
Drake" and Queen Elizabeth hats
The former, with fiat, full tam-o''
shanter crcwn, plumes sweeping to
the shoulder is predominant note
in winter millinery. Velvet quills to
match the crown and brim edged With
narrow feather rringe are also pop.
ular form of trimming. Corbeau blue
and vandyke brown are favored col
ors for the Drake hat.
The unlucky aigrette despite the ct
forts to make 1t un fashionable, is an
ioying no respite. Prices have soar
ed to fabulous figure. and it is used
to trim many of the smarte5t. Drake
models.
The Queen Elizabeth hat has the
sides of the brim curving upward ar
exquisite example of this variety was
of chestnut-brown velvet, with a While
plume sweeping over the side. This
was caught with a jeweled ornament.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
EVENING Shoes.

Among the accessories of dress on
which time and money are being Law
ishly expended this winter are eve
ming shoes and buckles. For the for
roer beautiful and costly brocades and
damasks are employed and in colors
to match the gowns, white and gold
being much favored. Jeweled buck.
les of great price as well as those of
haste are utilized for their adornment
mounted on a semi-circle Of plated or
plain satin, but two loops of black vel.
vet ribbon are seen coming from the
latter beneath the buckle Satin flow.
ers supply a touch of color
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
THE: BANKS
OF CANADA

The closing of the year 1912 has
brought out the usual bank statements
accompanied by the addresses of the
these institutions. Their reading is
interesting as they show in a striking
manner the prosperity of the country,
and deal with economic matters in a
first hand way. Those who know any
thing of Canadian banking methods
know the stability of these institu-
tons. and the high character of the
men who are placed in charge. In
discussing the land situation the Pres,
ident of the Union Bank of Canada,
whose branches are to be found in all
parts of the Canadian West said
"a good deal has been said about
speculation in land. The increase in
land values has added enormously to
the assets of Western business, and
has to some extent formed a basis for
extended credit, but this is not felt to
be drawback when the value is real
and convertible. We consider that a
business standing which is strength
ened and enhanced by property hold
ings is entitled to a reasonable en-
largement of credit for legitimate bust
ness operations"
It will thus be seen that the banks
recognize the certain rise in the value
of farm lands in Western Canada.
When the facts are known of the won
derful producing qualities of farm
lands in the Provinces of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta, it is sim
pie to understand the liberal stand
taken by the banks.
Living not far from Lashburn, Sask.,
is a farmer named Clarke who in 1912
secured q crop of Marquis Wheat,
Welding 76 bushels per acre. This
is spoken of as a record yield, and this
is doubtless true, but several cases
have been brought to notice where
yields almost as large have been pro-
duced, and in different parts Of the
country. During the past year there
have been reported many yields OF
from 35 to 45 bushels of wheat to the
acre. Oats, too, were a success
full crop, and so was the barley
crop. Wheat that would yield 4O
bushels per acre, would bring on the
market roc Ca fair figure) per bushel,
a gross return of $500 per acre. Al
low $1,000 per acre Can outside flgure)
there would be balance OF $500 per
acre net profit. This figure should
satisfy anyone having land that cost
less than $4,000 per aero. Very much
less return than this proves satisfac-
tory to those holding lands in Iowa
and Illinois worth from $3.50 to $500
per acre. "a.
The latest Government returns give
an approximate estimate of four hun
dred thousand of an immigration to
Canada during 1912. Of this number
200 900 will be from the United States.
Most Of these are of the farming class
and it is not difficult TO understand
why farming lands in Canada will adj
vance from ten to twenty per cent.
within the next twelve months. There
fore investment in Western Canadian
lands is not looked upon as being IN
the speculative class. Those fortunate
enough to secure free homesteads III
Canada will acquire in the intrinsic
value of the land alone the best pos
sible start for splendid future. Ad-
yertisement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
NEEDED A WOMAN
When She Came Business Picked
Up and He Decided She
Should Remain.
BY MILDRED CAROLINE GOOD
RICH.

Business is bad, very bad" said
John Moore to a passing townsman,
and struck a still more detected atti-
Jude in the doorway of his little store.
He posed there, staring gloomily out
into the fast darkening street, think
ing how very bad was business, in
deed, and wondering why he had ever
brought his little stock of dry goods,
clothing, boots and shoes and notions
20 Riverton.
Il would go to a real live, wide
awake town." he ruminated, "and here
am-trade dull, stock dead, and l
don't seem to make many friends.
Heigh no! / suppose being crusty
old bachelor keeps away the ladies'
trade. AS to others, maybe I'm too
slow and old-fashioned. Guess I'll
close up. Hello!"
Starting to pull up the awning, the
storekeeper's foot touched a moving
human object crouched back in the
hallway side entrance to the build
ing.
Here, wake up" called out John,
with frown. What you doing there.
anyway"
I'm not asleep" responded the
faint, quavering voice; "and I'm here
because I'm too sick and weak to go
any further"
The speaker got to his feet with a
painful effort AS he came more fully
Into view John regarded him closely.
ooh, l see," he said, rather distaste-
fully: you are the man who was here
a month ago, and got in trouble with
riotous crowd down at the tavern"
THAT was me-" assented the tramp,
for such he seemed. Il was arrested.
[ hoped it was forgotten, for / came
back here this morning to find work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
Nnw Fashion.

A charming fashion recently revived
at the Paris opera consists in pinning
a couple OF flowers upon the bodice
of the simply draped gowns in white
or black charmeuse But these floral
trimmings do not adapt themselves
to the magnificent models in embroi-
dered velvets, .brocaded satins and
gauzes recently launched upon the
stage, nor do they figure on beaded
creations. In the latter case the
yelled effects in spangled tulle and
lace, the draperies and the Innings
of damask and charmeuse give the
required ornamentation to these beau
tiful toilets.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
Fashionable PoiSe,

It is curious how the dress of to-
day reflects the fashionable poise of
the moment. The fashionable poise
for the feminine figure is that which
used to be called the Roman bend
we have had it before, though it was
long since discarded for the Grecian
bend, which was the antithesis of the
first. For the Roman bend we have
the oblique line of trimming in the
skirts, and the opening in front over
the foot, corresponding with the drag
ging downward at the back oc the
drapertss.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
Fair to All.

Recently" says Richmond man.
Il received an invitation to the mar
rage of young colored couple for
merly in my employ. l am quite sure
that all persons similarly favored
were left in little doubt as to the atti-
t7de of the couple. The invitation ran
as follows:
You are invited to the marriage
Of Mr.. Henry Clay Barker and Miss
Josephine Mortimer Dixon at the
house of the brides mother. All who
cannot come may send,"-Lippincott's
Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
Waist Pattern Help.

A waist pattern should be fitted
right side out--as it is to be worn.
Almost everyone has some variation
in the two sides of the figure. One
shoulder will be a trifle higher thSu
the other and the hip on the opposite
side a trifie lower than it's mate, ro-
sulting in a slightly longer wasted
underarm seam on that side than on
the other. Now, II you fit the waist
wrong side out, when you have
stitched the seams and put 1t on right
side out the fitting will be exactly
reversed. The high shoulder will be
in the side Of the waist that was fitted
to the low shoulder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
The Smile.

The girl who smiles too much makes
as great mistake as she who smiles
too little, for though she may be only
actuated by an honest desire to
please, she lays herself open to the
charge of insincerity. A smile can
transform plain face into loneliness,
but it only does this when it is the
outcome of some special emotion, and
not mere aimless parting of the lips.
Smiling to ORDER" or on any and
every occasion, is fatal to charm, and
should be carefully avoided.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
The MARCHING Soma,

Nc one knows the inspiration OF q
tramring song better than the soldier,
and most regiments have their fave
rite airs, which they love to yell when
on march. The men of the Man[hes.
ter regiment have fine reputation
for singing on the march, and two Of
their favorite songs are "Killaioe"
and Brian Boru," both of which give
opportunity for some hearty shouts
at intervals Similarly the Yorkshires.
when route marching, enliven the way
with Dan Tucker" song in which
the words are OF no account and the
tune a series OF diabolical yells.-
London Chronicle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
Too Much of a Luxury.

A friend of ours tells us that he
went to consult a doctor last week.
81 have some queer palms, said our
friend.
"I see," said the doctor, looking
wise. 'Do you feel sharp pain low
down on your right side?"
"Doc," answered our friend, Il only
get s12 a week. Don't go lookin' for
any symptoms OF appendicitis"
The case was Immediately diagnosed
al Indigestion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
What They Thouuht.

The teacher, after telling the Christ
mas story, was qIeStioning the infant
class.
Now, who can tell me what the
wise men brought TO the baby Jesus %
she asked.
Six-year-old Alexander waved his
chubby hand.
Il know, teacher! Gold an Lin.
coin cents an myrrh," he triumphant
~ exclaimed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
Tam. 1rvino Color to Many Women

Taupe, or mole color. literally
translated, being much in vogue
causes many women whom lit doei
not suit to commit the error o: adopt
ing il. It Is a trying shade to thcs,
who do not poasess considerably
color.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
SHAKE INTO yoIrR SHOES

Aliens FootE the Antiseptic powder for
tired, aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives
rest and comfort. Makes walking a delight.
Sold everywhere, Csc. Don't accept any SUBJ
stitute. For FREE sample address Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N Y. Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
ofcourse.

What did your lawyer say when
you stated your purpose to himT'
HE said 1t was fes-ible"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13
1t takes a practical fisherman to de
tect the lie in a fish story.

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces intiamma'
ton aIays pain cures wind collie. 25c bottle. Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

We feel sorry for the man who has
a nagging wife to fuss over the ashes
from his pipe dreams.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe. ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

It's easy for man to resist tempta
uon-if ha has something better in
sight
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

She is smart girl who can trans
form a yawn into smile.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

When you have SO far lost con-
troll of your nerves that you ely
to pieces over the least littlenoise
or excitement, it is high time to
give your nervesa rest and to build
upyour blood. The drawn look, the
sunken eyes, the deepening lines.
about the mouth and forehead, the
loss in weight, are plain signs that
the nerves and body are being
poorly nourished.
Don't put off taking DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills any longer. You
may be nearer a collapse than you
think.
Go to the nearest drug store today
and get a so cent box or six boxes
for 81. SO or send 20 the DR.. Will
hams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
n. Y. Our booklet, Diseases OF
the Nervous SYSTEM" is free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

About the only time a woman has
nothing to say is when she has a
chance to praise one of her rivals.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-13

l found out that people do remember.
No one would employ me. Heartsick
and footsore, l crept in here to rest
maybe to die. I don't know, for feel
pretty bad" and the poor fellows eyes
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-12-10
PATTERsoN'S APPEARANCE

No red fire, no parade, no yells
and no hurrahs greeted ex-Gov'
Patterson yesterday, 1t was the
first time he ever spoke here on
the Sabbath. Indeed, it was an
occasion far different from any
on which he ever spoke here be-
fore. On all former occasions he
was an announced candidate for
some Office. Gone was the old
army of supporters who once
crowded about him. An audi.
ence of new type faced him -one
to whom his name had once beer
anathema.
And then the man for whom
the liquor traffic has put up it,
hundreds of thousands Of dollars
framed an indictment against
that traffic as strong as ever has
been uttered and gave his owr
personal experience as the evil
dence on which to convict.
The change in the views O.
ex-governor furnishes an inciden
in the states history which, nj
doubt will, be subject of discus
sion in Tennessee and elsewher,
for a long time.
1t is understood that he will
take the lecture platform as
representative of the Anti.Salooi
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-12-10
Waiting Money

The keeping Of more animals on the
farm aud the careful preservation Of the
manure from these animals is The hope
Of the poor soils Of Lawrence County
II they are to be made productive.
There are something like $500
horses and cattle in The county. The
manure dropped at nights from each
Of these animals is worth $40 II care
fully preserved, making a total Of
$4,000,
Under present methods Of MANAGE
menl, half Of this manure is wasted.
Or the county is losing S35000 BY moi
looking after this important resource.
This is enough TO give every man,
woman, and child in Lawrence County
So IL each. II is enough 10 maintain
pure bred breeding stock Of horses
cattle, and hogs, free Of charge in reach
Of every person in the county
II is simple matter to preserve
your manure. Pen your stock undel
shelter at night and bed them with
oat or wheat straw shredded corn, Oal
leaves or anything that will make :
comfortable bed and absorb the liquid
manure Haul this manure out anC
pillow it under at once if possible.
moi haul it out and spread it on
growing crop, or just let the stock keel
ii tramped in the stall I'LL Spring anC
haul it out, Now give your poor Of,
horse or COW a comfortable bed a
night and add TO your own income
c, P, Barrett
Local Government Agent.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-12-10
Published every Wednesday at Law
renceburg, Tennessee

The esteemed Columbia Herald
complain that it cannot un-
derstand' why upright and
Christian people should welcome
Patterson advent into the ranks
and advocacy of good govern
ment. With infinite sadness we
have noted that our neighbor
has indeed seemed to be utterly
unable to comprehend this very
Christian, very human and very
commendable attitude of the al
most solid forces of law and CT.
der, morality and temperance all
over the nation. We find a par
allel case in Bro. Finney's distin-
guished fellow townsman, Judge
Russell, life long prohibitionist,
who cherishing the memory of
other days when Carmark's ever
caustic tongue and wonderful
power of invective had been turn
ed against the prohibition people
with whitening and soaring force
refused to work with or support
our knightly leader, in that cause
he so nobly advance and served
even to the giving of his life. II
is not hard for most of us to un
derstand why every true-hearted
large minded, honest prohibition
list should welcome with gladnes'
and acclaim to our ranks, so abb,
a recruit, so powerful a cham
pion as Malcolm X. Patterson
But there is thing that is in
deed hard to understand, ant
that how so loyal, and earnes
and able paper as the Heral,
has been could quit the chorus o
its own kind and join so loudl
in the discordant mutations o
every liquor paper and advocat
in Tennessee, in the bitter taun
of insincerity, against a man
who whatever he may have beer
is able. and is now doing more
break the backbone of liquorisi
in Tennessee than any other ma
in all our ranks. We cannC
understand it.