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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Rexeranes for tho Nation.

Norwegians are one of the most
temperate of northern nations, con-
Stunning but 461a pints Of beer and Al
of brandy per head of population.
The Dane drinks on the average 1855
pints of beer, but little wine, and only
Sc pints of brandy each year. The
Swede manages to consume "a pints
of beer and Is of spirits. The Russian
drinks IL pints Of vodka and the
same amount of beer The French
man, however, takes 160 pints of wine,
Is of beer, As of brandy. The Britlsher
soothes himself with 9 pints of whisky
or gin, of claret and 22S of beer.
The Dutchman will drink "a plnts
of beer and IL of brandy Taking ev-
cry German province to obtain an av-
erage. it is found that the German
consumes 1879 pints of beer, 1919 of
wine and 9az of spirits. In Munich,
however, the average amount per head
rises to S2O1s pints, being the highest
of any province, whilst the lowest
average obtains in the northern prov
ince of Alsatia. Here the inhabitants
are satisfied with only LA pints of
beer per head.
The Italian is the least of all adj
dicted to alcoholic beverages, taking
only pints Of beer, Ia Of alcoholic
beverages, and 144 of wine per head.
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SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
Experience of a Southern Man.

'Please allow me to thank the origi-
nator of Postum, which in my case.
speaks for ITSELF" writes a Fla. man.
Il formerly drank so much coffee
that my nervous system was almost
WIRE OK" (Tea is just as injurious be-
cause it contains caffeine, the drug
found in coffee.) my physician told
me to quit drinking it but l had to
have something, so l tried Postum.
ITO my great surprise / saw quite
a change in my nerves in about 10
days. That was a year ago and now
nv nerves are steady and I don't have
those bilious sick headaches which l
regularly had while drinking coffee.
Postum seems to have body-build-
ing properties and leaves the head
clear And | do not have the bad
taste in my mouth when l get up morn
ings. When Postum is boiled good
and strong, it is far better in taste
than coffee. My advice to coffee drink
ers is to try Postum and be con-
vinced."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Write for copy of the
little book, 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be we'll
boiled.
Instant Postum Is soluble powder
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in q
cup of hot water and. with cream and
sugar. makes delicious beverage
instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's O reason" for Postum 4
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
.BABY's PRAYER IN COURT
ChiId's Petition Referring to Father
Figures In Mothers Suit for
Separation.

During the trial of the separation
suit brought by Mrs. Susie Bradley
Barber against her husband, Arthur
w. Barber, a New York lawyer, be-
fore Justice Mills In the supreme
court, testimony was given that the
plaintiff had kept daily notes of her
husbands actions and words during
the four years of their married life.
Mrs. Barber, who formerly lived at
Hastings, accused her husband of
cruel and inhuman treatment, while
Mr.. Barber in turn swore that his
wife had been cruel to him.
Mrs. Barber kept her diary of daily
happenings in her home on sheets Of
white and yellow paper, and she car
ried them to court in a black hand
bag. The BARRIERS have daughter
three years old. Mr.. Barber said that
every night his wife had their baby
repeat this prayer: God, bless grand
mother and spare her to me. God,
bless mother and spare her to me.
God make daddy better man."
Mr. Barber took umbrage to the ref
erence to daddy" in the baby's
prayer. He said that when she taught
the prayer to the child it was the
cruelest thing she ever did. When
Mrs. Barber was asked why she had
made daily notes of home happenings,
she replied: ITO relieve my feel
inQS"
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*e*e*e*s*e*e*s*e*s*s*s*e*o
WORTH PLAYING FOR
3y AUGUSTUS GOODRICH SHEER.
WIN.

WIN.
whats the trouble, Lester?"
ooh, nothing that money won't
cure"
YOU'D find it an infallible medicine,
you Think"
81 know it," declared Lester Martin
and proceeded on his way grumpy and
dolcrous.
Neal Dorman glanced almost pity
ingly after his friend. In a way they
were rivals in love- That is, both WIS.,
tied weekly the same young lady,
Miss Viola Morse, though on different
evenings. Young Dorman, however,
was a modest whole-souled fellow,
acknowledged himself the inferior of
Martin in looks, dress and prospects
and had more of hope than confidence
in his composition.
He was thrifty and steady, and he
sometimes fancied that Viola rather
admired those qualities. On the con-
trary Martin was always in debt, al
ways grumbling at his hard fate and
always living beyond his means.
A wonderful stroke of good luck, "
as he termed it, came to him that very
afternoon. AS he was passing the one
office building of the town a figure at
an upper window hailed him. 1t was
Mr.. Snow, the lawyer.
"Hey, Mr.. Martini" he called down.
81 want to see you at once"
Some pressing creditor, suppose"
grumbled Lester, swinging up the
stairs.
"Sit down, Mr. Martin" invited Mr..
Snow in very agreeable tone. Then
he moved his hand over towards a
bundle of papers and selected one. Il
have heard from your grandfather"
continued the attorney. GAS you know,
in your behalf have tried to interest
him as a relative and at least start
you in some small business"
Eyes, yes" commented Martin rap
idly, his eyes glowing with eagerness
as he noticed fiuttering check pinned
to the document in the lawyers hand.
Gle sends you one thousand dollars.
He says he started in business on one
half that amount. He does not en-
courage me to believe that he will do
anything further for you, but, pre-
sumo your success or failure would be
a test as to that"
$50 the mean old hunks has loos-
ened up at last, has he?" rallied Les
ter.
Mr.. Snow looked shocked and dis
gusted His visitor took the check as
though he was doing somebody a IA
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vor, and left the Office overjoyed at
being the possessor Of the largest
amount in cash he had ever owned,
but not one particle grateful for the
favor conferred.
"The day has come and gone when
I lower my business talents to start a
little obscure shop on any few hun
dred dollars" he soliloquized con-
temptuously. "I'll have one grand fling
with that thousand dollars, If 1 never
have another. I'll take the chance
that can work the old boy for some
more when that is gone," and he gave
himself up to avid dream of "cuttinCl
a dash with the natives"
I'm going to do things up brown
he secretly vaunted. ell give Viola
the time of her life. Old Morse has
neat plum of fortune and she's
stake worth playing for"
The foolish young man did what
many a callow youth similarly circum-
stanced had done before him. There
were new suits of clothes, some gor-
geous neckties, diamond pin and
a removal from his former modest
living quarters to a suite in the princi-
pal hotel Of the place.
The first thought that Matrin had,
once he had got over the initial
glamour of posing as a gentleman of
means and prospects, was to think of
Viola. He counted on astonishing
that pretty maiden and her humble
relatives with his liberality and mag
niticence.
A note came for Viola one morn
ing inviting her to drive over to a
theater party at a near by city in my
new spider trap" and Martin alluded
to the high social standing of some
of the others who would make up
the party.
Martin was very much put out to
receive courteous but definite reply
to the effect that Viola had a previ-
Gus engagement. He did not realize
that Viola was womanlike enough to
realize that she would not appear to
much advantage in her plain home
made gown among Martins boosted
| devotees of wealth and fashion.
That evening Viola did indeed keep
an engagements village musicale,
and Neal Dorman saw her home and
his excellent company somewhat
atoned for what Viola had missed.
For a week Martin sulked and did
not come near the Morse home. One
afternoon he drove up to the place
in his elegant turnout. 1t was one
he had leased for month, but he did
not tell that
Viola had heard OF some of his
extravagances and her father, prac
teal old philosopher, had sat down
hard" on the young spendtrifth. Still
Viola was kind-hearted. She had dis
appointed Martin as to the theateE
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Whv Poison Ivy Poisons.

Poison ivy has long been a mystery
both to scientists and laymen; why
and in what manner it causes the Pc
culiar rash and irritating infamma-
ton have puzzled both botanists and
physicians. At last the reason has
been discovered. DR.. Mirande OF Paris
read to the Academy of Sciences in
that city recently the results Of his
study of the poisonous weed. Poison
ivy contains prussic acid. This Is
found principally in the young leaves
and buds; in the older leaves there is
very little of it, In three and one
half ounces of young leaves there is
about a quarter of grain of the acid.
AS with other plants in which prussic
acid is found, the poisonous substance
does not exist in it's perfect form, but
develops as soon as the leaves are
bruised, a chemical action being set
up through the union of an engine
with a glucosid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
AFTERNOON GOWN
A TRIUMPH OF
FRENCH DESIGN

EYERE is an unusual and attractive
II gown from the salon of a notable
French designer. 1t has the grace of
simplicity and it embodies several of
the best style features Of the present
season. Among these there are the
loose and comfortable management of
the sleeve, the tunic, the girdle, the
easy adjustment of the bodice and a
skirt little shorter at the front than
at the back and hanging in about the
feet.
There is a little under bodice of en-
broidered chiffon with elbow sleeves,
finished with wired ruching Of NAL
inc. A band of beaded embroidery
adorns the material of the bodice,
which is draped in the fashion of the
Chinese collar.
1t is not always easy to solve the in
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invitation and felt that 1t would be
no harm to accept his company Oh
the present occasion.
1t was a pleasant enough drive, al
though Martin rather Disguised he1
with his Boosting of all the money
he was spending. Just as they were
passing bridge the horse took flight
and veered.
"Oh, dear-take care" warned
Viola
THE line has broken" and with
the words Martin leaped free Of the
vehicle. This upset, spilling Viola to
the ground. The horse dashed across
a field. A cry of pain came from
Violas lips.
"Hurt?" inquired Martin, but star
ing anxiously after the runaway.
Il fear my ankle is sprained. oh,
Mr.. Martin, l feel SO faint! won't
you try to get me home to mother?''
I'm a minute. There's barbed
wire fence at the end of the field. If
the horse should run into that 1t
would cost me pretty penny" and
off he dashed.
Poor Viola closed her eyes, help
less and in terrible pain. She felt
herself at the point of swooning.
Home was not far away, but she could
not possibly rise to her feet.
why, Miss Morse!" cried an
anxious voice, and running wheel
barrow filed with bags before him
Neal Dorman appeared on the scene.
Il saw the runaway. Tell me-are
you injured?'
Viola explained weakly and pleaded
to be taken home. In trice Dorman
had arranged the empty bags upon
the wheelbarrow.
1T may not be very comfortable"
he explained.
Never mind that, l am in such
pain, want to see mother"
Meals heart beat nightly as, trans
ferring that dainty form to the bar
row, Viola's soft hands clasped his
neck. He bestowed her tenderly with
in the improvised vehicle. Then he
drove it ahead, picking out the
smoothest part of the road.
He called at the Morse home the
next morning to learn good news the
moment he opened the garden gate.
Viola was seated upon the porch con-
versing with her mother, therefore
improved. These words floated to the
ears of the blameless listener!
After yesterdays experience with
Mr.. Martin, mother, of course never
before that, still no, for-I love an
other"
And, casting his mind about to solve
this riddle of love, Neal Dorman
guessed 1t out that he was favored
one, indeed.
He found it out to surety before
he parted with Viola that morning.
There were no further remittances
for Martin when that first thousand
had been dissipated. Wedding bells
were ringing the evening he slipped
away from town, in debt and out of
sorts, but they did not chime for
him.
copyright. 1913, by W. C. Chapman)
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MYTH soft lace drapery which forms
w their bodices, gowns for evening
or for afternoon functions are COM
pleted by draped skirts meeting the
bodice with a girdle or sash. Often
the top of the skirt extends itself into
the waist line drapery, and often q
separate girdle In a contrasting color
is employed.
But whatever the finish at the waist
line, for these gowns for high occa-
sions, the splendid corsage rose is
rarely left out. This is rose made
of ribbon or velvet, mounted with or
without millinery foliage and having
a ribbon-wrapped stem.
Such q rose is posed at the front of
the gown, usually little toward the
left side and just under the bust. 1t
is a splendid factor in the costume;
it is in fact featured" given the star
part in the composition of the pic
ture.
The roses of satin or velvet are
made in all the fashionable new col
ors. Certain yellow and strong light
green shades, also deep orange and
black, have been favorites. These
corsage roses-in passing-will trans
form a plain skirt and dressy blouse
into quite formal dress. They are
large and are made of ribbon about
three inches wide, or wider. The rib
bon is cut into lengths to form the
petals, each length being twice that
of required petal plus an inch extra
for plating In at the base Of the pet
al and winding in at the stem.
A wire provides the stem. A little
ball Of cotton is wound about one end,
the size of thimble, and over this
a bit of ribbon is placed and fastened
to the stem by winding it with a
thread or tie-wire. About this center
a short length of ribbon folded
lengthwise) is wrapped to initiate the
small petals, still unopened, at the
heart of the rose.
After the center has been made in
this way, the petals are made. Each
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
To Ereshen Velvet Hats.

During the velvet hat season, which
Is now with us, those having stained,
spotted and shabby looking velvet
hats can freshen them up nicely by
heating an iron, then placing wet
cloth over it, and holding the iron up
side down in the inside of the hat.
When the entire surface is moist,
hang the hat without touching it.
When dry brush well, and it will look
bright and new.
1t may also be held over the steam
ing spout of a boiling kettle until
moist. If the fingers come into touch
with the wet nap, it will press it down
and dry in that condition.
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True Friends.

A large crowd had gathered at the
station to receive the famous states
man. The reporter indicated a group
in the foreground. "They are personal
friends, gathered to see him about
speaking here" he explained.
SIS it necessary to use persuasin to
induce him to speak,"
mot at all; they are going to try to
prevent him. Judge
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-11-20
Hard to Reach Her.

A good planters wife, "befo' de
wah," was teaching jet black house
girl, just fourteen and fresh from the
plantation, the alphabet. Betsy had
learned the first two letters, but al
ways forgot the useless letter &C."
Don't you see with your eyes, Bet
sy? Can't you remember the word
see?" said the mistress.
"Yassum," answered Betsy, but she
couldn't. Five minutes later Betsy
began again bravely: "A-B-" and
there she stopped.
What do you do with your eyes,
Betsy?"'
81 sleeps wild 'em, mistiss." And
this ended for that day the effort to
educate" Betsy.
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other development of the always pres.
ent girdle shows silk in three colors
laid in pleats, making a three-toned
girdle. Certain it is that, in the man
agement of the waist line, our present
modes are the most artistic, the most
easy and graceful of any that lie with
in the memory Of the women Of our
country.
The study Of a gown Of as great ar
tistic value as this one should involve
that of the dressing Of the feet and
the arrangement of the couture, be-
cause both these matters should enter
into the consideration Of a dressy cos
tune at any time. Satin slippers in
black with rhinestone buckles, and
silk hosiery of the color of the gown
take care of the clothing of the feet
appropriately.
The couture is one of those designs
classified as the "casque" style, in
which all the hair is waved. 1t is ar.
ranged over the head like a turbanr
| There is no chignon at the back. The
ends of the hair are turned under the
waves and spread about in such way
as to dispense with a coil.
In cutting gown of this character
| wide goods are more easily managed
| than narrow. Skirts, overlapping at
the front, while narrow, give room for
easy walking because the front seam
| is not joined down to the bottom. The
under petticoat must be soft; the most
clinging of fabrics, as chiffon or crepe
| de chine, or lace. An. inserted flounce
will take the place of petticoat
! Anything heavy enough to interfere
with the falling of the skirt in close
and clinging lines would destroy an
| important item in the beauty of the
design. 1t is the hang and not fit OF
garments which is of paramount i'm
| portance now. The figure, without dis
tortion of any sort, without restraint
| but in the lovely, natural silhouette
! is glorifed in present day styles
which really amount to cleverly ar
ranged drapery. Garments must not
shape the figure today; they must be
! shaped by it, or appear to be, anyway
| Hence so many gowns seem to be de
signed for the corsetless figure.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
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short length is doubled and plated IN
at the raw edges. The 2laits are
sewed down. After the petals-say
ten or eleven in all-have been made,
they are fastened about the center OF
the rose already formed, tied to the
stem with thread or tie-wire. Finally
the corners are curled back on some
of the petals and blindstitched down
Shape the petals, cupping them with
the fingers. Wind the stem with mar
row green ribbon, winding In a spray
or two of millinery rose foliage.
These roses made Of velvet ribbon
about two inches wide in a deep gold
color are mounted with velvet foliage.
Besides satin and velvet ribbon the
heavier gauze ribbons are used, and
the gold and silver tissue. Roses OF
this sort are expensive bits of luxury
when bought ready made-from about
two to five dollars each. The value is
placed upon the time consumed in
making them, and the workmanship,
far more than in the material used.
For less dress-up times, the little
rosegay of rosebuds made of several
different colors of narrow satin ribbon,
is still a great favorite. These small
roses are made of length OF satin
ribbon folded lengthwise along the
center) or of separate petals made OF
narrow ribbon. They are mounted on
little stems of small green covered
wire. Sprays of fine millinery foliage
Of maidenhair fern usually are used
with them by way of variety. Narrow
velvet ribbon in green or purple winds
tho stems together, and finish the
nosegay with little bow. These
small nosegays are scented, and form
the daintiest of accessories worn on
the coat or furs for the street. Small
bits of ribbon or silk will make them.
They are always appreciated, bound
to please those who possess a sense
of the value of such finishing touches
to the toilet. 1t would be difficult to
think up better Christmas gift for
ones friends. JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
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Heard Her Think.

Then, Minnie, you are going to get
another physician instead Of the old
health Inspector"
Eyes; he is too absent-minded. Re
Gently, as he examined me with the
stethoscope, he suddenly called out:
Hello! Who is it? "-F1iegende
Blaetter.
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Old Custom Survives.

The ancient custom horn dancing
took place at Abbot Bromley, Burton
on-Trent, England, recently, when cos
TUNED dancers carrying reindeer horns
which have been stored in the church
for four centuries, and astride hobby
horses, went through the countryside
20 the strains of rag-time music.
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Fills a LONG Felt Want.

Parke-'I suppose you feel pretty
badly over this income taxi" Lane
mot at all. I've wanted to know for
years what my income is; with the
government back OF me, may find
ont "--Lifa.
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Forced TO BEG.

Mrs. Dogood-"You say you are un-
able to work for living? Have you
q eife?' Tired Tatters- Lady. I'll
leave it ter yerself. How kin yer ex.
pect a fNiler ter git married dat wears
SIGH clothes ez ders?"-Puck.
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His Opportunity.

Comedian (whose turn it is to ap.
pearl can't go on just now do
feel so funny.
Manager-Funny! Great Scot, man,
go on Immediately and make the most
OF 1t while 1t iasts.-Sydney Bulletin.
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Walking Stick Feminine.

TITS here!
And tits smart.
Have you seen it?
1t graces the promenade.
AS rule, it is silver headed.
1t is a good four feet in height.
Ebony, turtle ebony, rosewood ard
pimento are some of the woods serw
ing.
These canes are elegantly slender
and not as tall as those favored by
femipinity during the Directory.
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His Crouch.

whats Wombat irritated about
now?"
"These shocking transparent skirts"
why should they make him
peevish?"
"He hears about 'em, but never
sees any"
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Thou Art the Man.

Mr.. Nolan-Didn't some fool pro-
pose to you before our marriage?
Mrs. Nolan-Yes.
Mr.. Nolan-What did you say to
him?
Mrs. Nolan-Nothing. I Just took
Shamrock.
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are the daily torment of thousands. To eff
fectually cure these troubles you must re-
move the cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin
to work for you from the first dose, and ex-
ert so direct and beneficial an action in the
kidneys and bladder that the pain and tor
ment of kidney trouble soon disappears.
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The Stuff.

Il wonder if he1l succeed. What
sort of timber ia ne made of, any
how?" He's just plain wooden
man. that's al | know!"-Judga.
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tricacies in construction of the most
simple looking of French gowns. 1t
is quite likely that this one is made in
two pieces, with the skirt and chiffon
bodice attached to a short under
waist. The skirt overiaps at the front.
Thu tunic is apparently fastened at
the left side and attached to the bod
ice. The girdle is boned and is of soft
satin, lined in irregular pleats. Cir
dies are, almost without exception,
made in colors contrasting with that
used in the body of the gown. Some
times a girdle is in several colors,
those In plaid Of bright tones being
favored for plain cloth gowns. An
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Hired for the Occasion.
Business seems lively at this
booth. What's the attraction"
Milk is being served by a musical
comedy dairymaid."