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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
KEEPING EVERLASTING AT 1T
No MATTER what the natura

No MATTER what the natural
advantages may be, city or
town will experience but slow
growth unless sc me effort is put
forth by it's citizens to attract
attention. Nothing can be gain
ed by sitting still and waiting
for industries seeking location
to look up the advantages of a
place, the advantages must be
brought to the attention of those
seeking a location for some in
dustry. Many towns and cities
throughout the country are
spending time and money in
setting forth their advantages
and these towns and cities are
the ones that are coming to the
front as commercial centers
while the other places are still
waiting for something to turn
up.
We do not like to admit it but
Washburn seems to be in the
latter class. We have all the
natural advantages that a city
might wish to possess, yet these
natural advantages have not been
brought to the attention of the
people of the outside world in
the right manner, otherwise our
growth would have been much
more rapid. Here we have as
fine a har Dor as is to be found
on the chain of lakes. Shipping
facilities by rail are also good,
and back of the city there is as
fine farming region as is to be
found anywhere in the United
States, yet these things are not
known by many people outside
of our own locality. Consider
able advertising has been done
by individuals to attract settlers
to this region and the results
have been good and many have
learned of the value OF this re-
gion as a fruit and farming
country but the campaign could
have pushed more vigorously
had all joined in and the result
would have been a more rapid
opening of the country.
The people of this city should
all put their shoulder to the
wheel and determine to land
ONE industry for Washburn
that would be really worth
while. keeping Everlasting
At It" should become our motto
and surely good is bound to re-
suit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Paraguay's "Spider Lace"

Missionaries in Paraguay more than
200 years ago taught the native In
dams to make lace by hand. Since that
day the art has greatly developed, and
in certain of the towns lacemaking is
the chief occupation. Almost all the
women, many children and not a few
men are engaged in this industry. A
curious fact with reference to the Par
aguayan laces is that the designs
were borrowed from the strange webs
woven by the semitropical spiders that
abound in that country. Accordingly
this lace is by the natives called nan
duti, which means spider web. Elk.
change.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
GOOD AND BAD MILKING.
Things to Observe and Others to ASoid
In Handling Cows.

Things to Observe and Others to Avoid
In Handling Cows.
Very early began to milk. One sea
son when only about twelve l and my
brother, two years younger, earned $50
one season milking COWS for Il nelghb0r
at a penny COW, Bnt do not claim
to know all about milking even now.
A few things | have learned. however.
Perhaps they may be helpful to some
one else, says the writer of letter to
the Iowa Homestead.
One is it is a good plan not to let
ones finger nails grow too long. Most
cows are very sensitive on this subject.
Often when you see a COW step around
uneasily the only reason is that the
nails of the mixer are cutting into her
teats.
Right in the same line with this is
the habit some men have of setting
their finger ends against the side Of
the teat when pressing the milk out.
This hurts some cows too. Let the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
DIRECTORY
CItyomcers.

Mayor H.H Peavey
Clerk LIN Clauaen
treasurer Nels Lee
Assessor NJ. II. Robinson
Chief OF Police Gideon ChauviA
Health Omcer T. r. Spears
Pound Master Joseph Boushey
= Aldermcn-E. Bryan, George Fluck @. w.
Hacker. @. Wright. Hans Amply, o. WescOtt
Andrew Peterson, Ole Handberg, Nels
Martinson. r. A. Herring, Angus Ross, George
DibDell.
Standing Committees
Judiciary rules and ordinancss-O. Wescott.
Nels Martinson. Angus Ross.
Finance and claims-George Fluck, Hans
Amply and Andrew Peterson.
Licenses and Assessments-Nels Martinson.
Ole Hanberg and R. A. Herring.
Stationery ana Printing!. Wright, Edw.
Bryan and A. Ross. 81
Education and Public Builcings-Ole Hand.
berg. Jake Dibbell. r. A. Herring.
Charities and Cemstary Grounds--Andrew
Petersen. Nels Martinson. George Fluck.
Sanitary Affairs and Sewerage-R A Herring
Jake Dibbell, Edw. Bryan.
Public Property and Public Grounds-Guy
Hacker. Hans Amply. George Fluck
Sidewalks, Bridges and Streets - Hans
Amply Guy Hacker, o. Wescott.
Water works-Ed. Bryan, Ole HandberE
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, 1913-02-27
Dip Your Posts Before SETTING.

"A circular of the Missouri expert
ment station says: Thoroughly sea-
soned posts will last much longer than
those that are set green. Good results
have been obtained by charming the
ends of the posts over an open fire.
The posts must be thoroughly seasoned
to prevent splitting or checking. and
the charring must extend at least six
inches above the surface of the ground
when the post is set. Dipping the post
in some preservative substance like
tar, petroleum or creOsOte will help
to keep out the moisture and will also
tend to prevent the entrance of fungi.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
How to Test Your Soil.

Secure a small sample of soil free
from roots and grass and put it in a
glass. Insert two strips Of blue litmus
paper in the soil so that they are half
covered. Then add pure water very
carefully until the soil is thoroughly
saturated. After the test has stood
for several minutes the paper is re-
moved and rinsed thoroughly. If that
portion Of it which was In contact with
the soil has become red, then the soil
is acid and would be benefited by linn
ing. The litmus paper may be bought
at almost any drug stOre.-Iowa Circu-
lar
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
,11T1T1T1''[1111l1n'
HOMEMADE CORN sHELLER.

in a No. 10 or IL wire. A hole Is bored
near each end and one end Of wire
inserted and fastened.
Then the wire is wound as tightly
as possible around the wood and fitted
In the notches till the other end is
reached, when the wire is passed
through the other hole and fastened
securely. All that is necessary is to
rub this device over the corn and ears
to loosen the grain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Sharp Practice.

81 took her home in taxicab. She
mother. l told the taxicab man to
wait. Her mother proved very enter
tanning
Eyes"
'"The taxicab man waited two hours. '
whats the answer"
"Why, ] found out afterNard that
her mother was stakeholder in the
taxicab company. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Good For Smelling Corn.

Any one can make and use this corn
shelter, says the American Agricul.
turist, from which the picture and the
description are taken. 1t is made Of a
piece Of board six or eight inches long
and about one and half inches wide.
At intervals of one-half or three-quar-
tiers of an inch notches are sawed on
each edge and enlarged SO as to take
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Mixed.

A professor at one OF the Australian
universities informed his class that
''the darkest hour in the day is in the
middle Of the night at O'clock in the
morning." On another occasion the
same professor made his apology for
the intricacies Of a statement by add
Ing, Il can't give you an easier expla-
nation without making it more diff
guilt"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
VIOLENCE.

Violence ever defeats its own
ends. Where you cannot drive
you can always persuade. A gentle
word. a kind look, good natured
smile, can work wonders and &C.
compEsh miracles. There is a secret
pride in every human heart that re-
volts at tyranny. You may order
and drive an individual. but you
cannot make him respect you
Hazltt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Awkwardly Put.

This is one of the things one would
rather have put differently: Mr. Bum
blepup tat fancy dress balD-I must
apologize for coming in ordinary even
ing dress. Hostess-Well. you really
have the advantage of us. We're all
looking more foolish than usual, and
you're nOt.-LOndon Punch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
TO BECOME A WISE FARMER.

In farming do not theorize, do
not philosophize too much. Live
the life of a farmer, keep in sym
pathetic touch with the plant
and animal life about you, and
the philosophy will take care Of
itself. 1t is astonishing how wise
a farmer can become who is will
ing to be taught by what he sees
and experiences. But this one
thing he must remember-that
the deductions of science have
been obtained the same way, and
so it is we'll to make friends of
these observation-disclosures Dairy
man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27

Accidents will happen, but the
best-regulated families keep Dr..
Thomas eclectric Oil for such
emergencies. It subdues the paln
and heals the hurts. For Sale by
all Druggists. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Points For the Thinking Farmer.

Now is an excellent time to lay that
concrete walk that you promised your
wife to make last winter, when the
mud was ankle deep. These are ex-
cellent months for odd jobs on the
farm.
No kind of manure, either animal ex-
crement or fertilizers, will take the
place of good, thorough tillage. Pillow
the land at the right time and to the
right depth, then work it down to a
mellow seed bed with disk and roller,
and harrow.
4 brick wall or foundation, while
substantial enough, looks rather old
fashioned now. The concrete or &C.
ment block foundation is the modern
type and, like most modern things, is
an Improvement over that which pre-
ceded it. A great thing about concrete
is its permanence and cheapness.
Most Famous Saying.
"What is the most famous saying
ever made by manY' an editor asked.
Some thought that Caesar, some
thought that Socrates, some that Lin
coin, some that Nelson, had said the
most memorable thing, but finally the
palm was awarded to Euclid. the
mathematician.
Euclid went to Alexandria to teach
Ptclemy Softer, the king of Egypt,
mathematics. Ptolemy plodded at his
problems a week or two and then asked
Euclid impatiently if there was not
some special, shorter way by which he
could be taught.
"Sire." Euclid answered, there ia no
royal road to learning"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
GOOD FOR THE BOY.

The boy who has engaged in a
corn contest, whether successful
) ly or not, has gained practical
training of farreaching value
} and lasting significance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Takinn Out the Posts.


In pulling mortised fenceposts do
you wish to do it with ease and dis
patch? Loosen the earth little around
each post. Insert lever through a
mortise in the post: use first the wheel,
then the dashboard Of your wheel
barrow as a fulcrum. and the trick is
iOne.-Farm Journal.
FrankIn's Kite Experiment.
Commenting on Benjamin Franklin's
kite experiment. which proved that
lightning and electricity are the same,
scientist says: 1T was one of the
most brilliant examples of luck yet
recorded. To attempt the extraction
or lightning flashes from a lowering
sky was almost suicidal. Even at this
late day timid persons occasionally fly
to feather beds. sit on glass legged
chairs or find refuge in rubber boots
during thunderstorms. A repetition of
Franklin's experiment cost his immedi-
ate imitator his life"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27

until we get what we are after
Waiting for the roads to give US
the provements will get US
nothing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
COUNTY Officers.

School Boards,
wAsHBURN. WIS
Pres, Chr Christianson, L. N. Clausen, Sec
5. A. Oscar, City superintendent
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27

w, &. MAxoY, d. M. MAxCY. M. T. JACOBS
President. Vice President Asst. CAST
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
IN MEMORY OF
ALEXANDER HAMILTON.

Sweetheart of robin Adair."
"Robin Adair'' was written by Lady
Caroline Keppel. the daughter of the
Earl of Albemarle. Robin was a real
character, young Irish doctor who
had been forced by scandalous ad-
venture to leave Ireland and seek his
fortune In England. Chance threw a
rich patient In his way. lady of quail
fty. and at her house he met Lady Car
oline, and the result was case of love
ut first sight on both sides. Her par
ents objected and sent her away. and
during her absence she produced the
song.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-02-27
Thousands of Tons of Dust.

According to the estimates of gov.
eminent expert. who has given much
attention to the study of the remarka-
BILE phenomena of dust and sand storms
In the arid regions of the west, every
cubic mile of the lower air during an
ordinary dry storm" contains at least
'225 tons Of dust, while in severe storms
Of this kind as much as 10000 tons of
dust and sand may be contained In a
cubic mile of air. Dust storms some.
times last for twenty or thirty hours.
Exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28

weight submerged the structure
and the animals were carried on
down the river.
GROCERYMAN PUNISHED.
A groceryman Wednesday at
tempted to double his prices.
That night enraged neighbors
broke into his place and carried
away everything that was in
shape for immediate consump-
ton. Another groceryman
nearby dispensed what groceries
he had without charge. There
is practically none of the former,
and NEARLY all of the latter spirit
in Dayton at this time.
The supplies from Richmond
sext Thursday reached Dayton
in good shape. At the relief sta
tons they expressed deepest
thanks for the interest Rich
mond is showing, and those in re-
lief cars spread the news of what
Richmond is doing and hopes to
do. Citizens in Dayton speaking
of the relief in sight always
mention Richmond, and the work
of this city is being generally
heralded. AS pointed out by the
Palladium correspondent yester-
day, Dayton needs supplies not
sight-seers, and no one should go
to the flood stricken city with
out earring some provisions to it
ready for Immediate use.
The best route by automobile
for reaching Dayton from Rich
mond at this time is over the
New Paris pike to New Paris,
then through Gettysburg, then
to Lewisburg, then to Brookville,
then to Salem, and through Fort
Mckinley, into Dayton over Sal
EN- avenue. On Salem avenue,
the large school house on the left
hand side has been turned into
a relief station where supplies
can be left. The road from here
to Brookville will be found very
good, but from that point on the
pike is in bad shape, but pass
able at all places. The heavy
travel is tending to dry the road
and it will improve rapidly I'M
less there is another rain.
1t is apparent to the traveller
in an automobile that Ohio from
Lewisburg on to Dayton had
much heavier rains than those
in Wayne county during the past
week.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
| OGANSPORT
IS FLOODED

Logansport. Ind. is in a serious con-
dition. This information came through
Harry Stewart, 2l2 North Eleventh
street, a Pennsylvania engineer. who
effected his escape from that deyastat-
ed city yesterday afternoon.
Stewart escaped from that city by
crossing the railroad bridge spanning
the Wabash river and walking through
driving rain and snow TO the Anoka
Junction. After boarding an inter
urban for this city with several com
panions he was very nearly hurled TO
his death by bridge breaking under
the car.
The city is under eleven feet of
water in many places. he says. and the
anguish of the suffering is horrible,
Water is flooding the streets Toledo
street is a mass of swirling, gushing
water
The Eel and Wabash rivers have ris-
Ell to such a height as 10 merge into
one. The once strong iron urestle
spanning the Wabash is now a swing
ing bridge, he says. This bridge was
crossed by the refugees with great
risk of life. The destruction of this
bridge will bring the loss to the rail-
road up to many more thousands. rho
Third Street interurban bridge is al
so reported destroyed
The Union Station is completely
submerged. only the roofs OF coaches
being above the water line. Water in
the yards is to such a height as to COW
er the engines with the exception OF
the smoke stacks. There are $50 en-
gines in the Logansport yards.
All the churches are being used to
shelter the suffering. These places
being packed with homeless people
Men, women and children are continu'
ally crying for food. Rain and snow
continues to fall an greatly hampers
the work of rescue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
TERRE HAUTE
FACING NEW
DANGER NOW
tNatIonal News Association

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 81
One thousand people in West Terre
Haute. three miles across the Wabash
river are in imminent danger of los
ing their lives by the flooded waters.
The river embankment north of West
Terre Haute is giving away rapidly
and the people are now on the house
tops.
The authorities at Paris, Ill, have
been asked by phone TO send boats to
rescue the stricken people of West
Terre Haute Jas the bridges spanning
the river here have been condemned
and are practically impossible. In
response TO a fire call the Terre Haute
fire department attempted to cross
the bridge, but in doing so three fire
men were thrown into the river.
They were rescued by catch lines OF
hose thrown to them by their compan-
ions. West Terre Haute has a popula-
ton of 5000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
BOIL ALL WATER
palladium Specially
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March %.
The following warning has been
issued to all health officers and cit
liens of Indiana by the Indiana
state board Of health:
On account Of the present flood
conditions throughout the state, the
necessity OF boiling all water used
for drinking purposes is most ur-
gent. This applies equally to all
public water supplies and to all
wells. Health officers are request
ed and urged to use their utmost
endeavor to impress upon the peo-
pie OF their communities the i'm
portance of this precaution. Boil
all water used for drink. no matter
what its source, not only while
present flood conditions prevail but
afterwards and until assured the
water supply is safe. A wide spread
outbreak and epidemic OF typhoid
and diarrheal diseases Is sure to
follow in the wake of the flood
unless this precaution is strictly
observed.
Indiana State Board OF Health.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
BAREFOOTED BOYS
ARRIVE IN CITY

Two little barefooted boys with
hardly enough clothes on them to keep
their little bodies in comfort from the
biting cold strolled into the Pennsyl-
vania depot this afternoon having
been brought here from Dayton. The
boys were unable to speak good En-
glish. A collection was started by one
of the men present and more than $50
was donated. The names of the little
youngsters were not learned. They
will be kept here until word can be
received from their parents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
STRANGE ANTICS
PLAYED BY WATER

One of the many strange antics
played by the waters was the carry
ing OF a shed, sheltering an automobile
and buggy, belonging to Henry Hol-
zapfei, in South Richmond, to a sub
merged field, a mile or two south of
the city, and deposlting it in a small
lake of water. The shed was turned
upside down. AS it is impossible to
reach the shed. it is not know what
damage was done to the machine ond
buggy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
RESCUE WORK PROCEEDS.

DAYTON. O., Q:30 A. M.)-It is
thought that the dead in the business
section will not exceed 300 but it is
possible that the victims in the resi-
dence districts will swell the total to
5000. The rescue work is going on in
systematic manner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
TRAIN CREW SAFE

The work train crew. composed of
Richmond railroad employees, who left
this city Tuesday morning. was no.
drowned as has been reported in this
city. Chief Clerk Green, of the To-
cal Pennsylvania offices, stated this
morning that the work train had been
stalled" at Coke-Oddo station in
three or four feet of water. The crew
managed to get to safety according to
Mr.. Green. Conductor McFail was in
charge of the crew.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
REPORT ON CEL|NA
RESERVOIR GEN|EO

CELINA, o., Via Decatur. Ind. IL
dnightJ-The report that the st.
Mary's reservoir has given way is de-
MED and it is stated on reliable au-
thority that there is no danger now
from that source.
The report was started from the
fact that at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning the reservoir started to over
flow and by quick work on the part
of the watchmen the gates were open
ed sufficiently to eliminate any furth-
er danger.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
CLOTHING BADLY NEEDED,

Not only is Dayton needing
help now, but her citizens will
need clothing and food for
months to come. Those who had
nothing but clothes and house.
hold goods have been pauperized.
Added to this is death and sick
ness with its attendant expense
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-03-28
TO GIVE DANCE
THIS EVENING

\ dance will be given this evening
in the Pythian Temple by the Past
Chief Pythian Sisters and lola lodge.
The weisbrod orchestra will furnish
the dance music. Invitations must be
presented at the door.