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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
MOTOR TIRES OF SEAWEED

A good many people could afford to
buy an automobile if they could af-
ford to run one, but the cost OF re-
pairs is generally so heavy that the
average man cannot possibly enjoy
the pleasures of a motor car. This
condition may soon be changed, how
ever, for motorists may look forward
hopefully to a possible reduction in
the cost of new tires if the latest dis
covery as to the manufacture of rub
Der from seaweed proves capable of
practical utilization. According to
the Marine Journal, method has
been found for manufacturing from
seaweed a substance which, 1t is de-
clared, can be used as an inexpensive
substitute for rubber and leather
Tires for automobiles and carriages,
it Is said, can be very satisfactorily
made of the substance, and the manu-
facture of boots is now being consid-
cred. The seaweed material is not
only a great deal cheaper than either
rubber or leather, but it Is also be-
lieved to be most lasting and more
sanitary. So far the only uses which
have been found for seaweed are as a
fertilizer or for the abstraction of
iodine. The dried seaweed has been
used at times for the stuffing of mat
tresses and pillows, but this has not
proved generally acceptable.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

was shaved off, but his hair, normally
cropped closely, was not touched. He
wears a convict's uniform. The pri-
mary purpose of Mr.. Osborne is to as
certain the psychological effect Of pris-
on confinement upon a man. Mr.. Os-
borne outlined his purpose to the con-
victs and justified it in this statement:
Il have the feeling that after have
really lived:* among you, marched in
your lines, shared your food, gone to
the same stone cells at night and in
the morning looked at Gods sunlight
through those same iron bars-that
then, and not until then, can feel the
knowledge which will break down the
barriers between my soul and the
souls of my brothers.
Il expect to serve my sentence this
week at hard labor and am coming to
live like one of you, to be housed,
clothed, fed and disciplined like one
of YOU"
Mr. Osborne was asked if he would
accept dungeon punishment If he
broke a rule and replied that he ex-
pected no consideration if he was
guilty of any infraction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
ANIMAL WEATHER PROPHETS

People who consider the ways of
animals will be able to foretell
spell of weather" If donkeys bray
more often than usual, or if they hang
their ears downwards and forwards
and rub against walls, rain will come
on.
When cats sneeZe, and when they
also give up chasing their tails, look
out for rain. 1t will be rainy If the
dogs eat grass or be drowsy and stu
pid. Expect rain when sheep turn
their backs to the wind and when pea
cocks squawk a great deal, and when
pigs carry straw to their styes or are
very restless and given to much grunt-
ing, and when the mole throws up
plenty of soil. Rain will come when
horses stretch out their necks and
sniff the air.
In districts where bats are found it
will rain if they fly into the houses
and cry much. And should oxen kick
their forefeet or turn up their nostrils
and sniff the air, or lie on their right
sides, we may count confidently upon
wet weather.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

The Nell Gwynne room, with it's mag
nificent ceiling, remained perfectly
preserved until the house breakers
took possession.
The house in Pail Mall chiefly asso-
ciated with King Charles favorite Is
No. 70, since rebuilt and now occupied
by an insurance company 1t was here
that the diarist Evelyn saw and
heard a very familiar discourse be-
tween the king and Mrs. Nellie" as
they called an impudent comedian,
she looking out of her garden on
terrace at the top of the wall and the
king standing on the green beneath
it,"
While he was waiting for the COM
pletion of Carlton house the Prince
Regent lived in Nell Gwynne's old
house in Pail Mall place and he used
to watch the extravagant magnificence
of his splendid place rising over the
way. 1t was pulled down in 1927 and
the eight Ionic columns facing Pail
Mall were used in the facade of the
present National gallery and are
familiar objects of that frontage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
NIGHT WELLS

The attention of scientists has re-
Gently been attracted to curious wells
to be found in Australia which only
supply water at night. 1t has long
been known that these so-called
might wells" were to be found in
that country, but only recently has
anyone attempted a scientific explana-
ton Of why these wells are without
water In the middle of the hot day
and well filed with water during the
night.
These wells are to be found in the
desert regions of Central Australia.
They are natural wells for the most
part. Travellers who come across
these wells during the heat of the
day generally rest until into the night
If they and their horses are badly in
need Of water, knowing that only at
night can they quench their thirst.
Then, as the day advances. the
water slowly sinks back into the
ground and out of sight At night.
after the sun has been down long
enough for the ground to begin to
cool, the water comes back into the
wells rather speedily. not as slowly
as it receded. And as the water
comes back there is a peculiar whist
ling sound made by the air, that
seems to be forced out of the wells
as the water comes in. For this rea-
son many people call them 'whistling
wells"
A study of these wells has been
made by DR.. Malcolm Maclaren. In
regard to this peculiar geological
formation (referring to the more nu-
merous natural wells) he has shown
that the water reaches the upper sec
ton through a long narrow passage
that reaches through a fine stratum
of gneiss into the earth. DR.. Mac
laren is of the opinion that during
the heat of the day this layer of
earth, or gneiss, forming the narrow
passage, swells, and, descending into
the cavity, forms a depression into
which the water collects. When 1t
grows cool at night these layers con-
tract and drive the water and air
into the passage communicating with
the well, the outrushing air making
the whistling sound. But even DR..
Maclaren admits this is only par
TALLY satisfactory explanation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
CURIOUS MASc0TS

Many and wonderful are the mas
cots that have been sent to Sir Thorn
as Upton when he has tried to wrest
Nhe American cup from it's owners.
One gift was a broom which was to
be carried on the Shamrock for luck,
and mastheaded after she had won
the cup. Another admirer sent him
two rabbits ears, neatly mounted. In
his letter the sender said it was a
mistaken idea that rabbits hind feet
were lucky. They are hoodoo," he
said; "the ears always go ahead of
the feet"
Horseshoes were received by the
dozen. There were large ones and
small ones, and some that had seen
much service. A dainty ring was sent
by a man who said it was made out
of horseshoe nail A stick that Sir
Thomas prizes very much was pre-
scented by 900 sailors. From Rothesay
was sent a bunch of white heather.
while livestock, including three dogs,
also came to hand. The late King Ed
ward was much interested in Fir
Thomas mascots.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
WHY TEETH DECAY
Thyroid Gland Has Much to Do
With Their Quality.
What Can BE Accomplished by the
Use of Substance Obtained From
Animas-Views of an Eminent
British Dental Authority.

New York.-More important than
all the dentists and their new filings
and methods is the mystery of why
teeth decay. An eminent British den
tai authority believes that certain
ductless gland in the neck, known as
the thyroid" largely controls the
destiny of our chewing apparatus. or
course, no one doubts that cleaning
the mout, selecting proper food and
general care of the health aid in keep
ing the teeth sound, and lack of these
things contributes to their breaking
down. But these are not the only
causes nor the main ones.
In spite of neglect and ignorance
some people have absolutely no trou-
BILE with their teeth, while others
brush and clean and yet spend small
fortunes with the dentist. "A polished
tooth never decays" they say, and
this is probably true, but it is equal
ly true that nobody can keep every
portion of every tooth polished all
the time
"The lungs and the liver and the
heart and other organs are supposed
to take care of themselves without
ones personal attention" says this
doctor THAT is natures business.
If nature does not attend to her busl-
ness, we ought not to be perpetualiy
busting and sweeping and cleaning up
after her, as If she were q careless
housemaid, but should call her to &C
count.
Good health was early recognized
as one of the foundations for good
teeth. But many cases Of excellent
general health show poor teeth, so we
must conclude that there are various
kinds of good health, some which In
clude good teeth and some which do
not. Also many patients of very
feeble constitution for some reason
have no need of the dentist"
Among all the varying causes OF
health and disease is found one con-
slant factor. When there is trouble
with the thyroid gland there Is trouble
with the teeth.
All over the body, in hooks and
corners, are found all sorts and sizes
of glands. Some of these are well
understood, such as those that Sc
crete saliva for the mouth or tears
for the eye. These have outlets called
ducts" which supply their products
where they are needed. There are
also other kinds of glands which have
no outlet. These are called the duct
less glands and whatever they Sc
crete goes right into the blood itself.
The thyroid is blind, ductless gland.
1t is in the neck, and when enlarged
causes the disease known as "goiter.
The thyroid does several wonderful
things for the body of which we
know, and doubtless several others
unknown. The entire process OF
growth and development Of body
into full grown adult depends on this
small body hidden away behind our
mouth.
When a baby is born without an
adequate thyroid it becomes what is
known as a "cretin." The cretin Is
not likely to be more than four feet
tall, probably less. His intellect hard
ly progresses at all, often remaining
so childish that he is absolutely de-
pendent on others all his life. The
cretin lives a duh. vegetable-like ex-
istence and takes note of very little
that goes on around him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
BECOMES CONVICT TO STUDY
Head of New York.. Reform Commits
sion Loses Mustache During Ex-
pertinent at Auburn.

Auburn, N. Y.-Thomas Mott Os-
borne, chairman of the state commits
sion on prison reform, entered Auburn
prison to serve a short term, self-im-
posed, for the purpose of studying the
effect of the prison system on the men,
tai and physical condition of man.
He was assigned to the idle gang"
nas cell in the south wing and will
live the life of convict in every de-
tail while in prison. His mustache
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

the Gayhead that the meat will be-
come a delicacy.
The officers and men of the whaler
said they preferred it to anything they
had aboard. Two barrels of it were
consumed by them on the way down
from the arctic.
This is the first introduction OF
whale flesh to the epicure.
Several barrels have already been
ordered by wire FOR eastern restau-
rants.
1t was brought to San Francisco as
an experiment, but If there is a de-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
NELL GWYNNE'S OLD HOUSE
Famous Residence In FaI: Mall, Lon-
don, Is Being Torn Down-PrInee
Regent Lived There.

London.-House breakers are at
work on the last remains of a house
In Pail Mall place which once was
the residence of Nell Gwynne, and
was the home of the Prince Regent
just century ago while his magnifi-
cent palace, Carlton house, was being
built on the other side of the way.
The original frontage In Pail Mall
was rebuilt many years ago and is
now again being pulled down, but the
gallery, the entrance of which is
court, is one of the original reception
rooms of the house.
For many years past the building
has been used for a picture gallery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
WONDERFUL MEMORY

Robert Browning, even in his old
age, after a single reading of a book,
used to quote page after page as flu
emily and accurately as if he held the
volume in his hand. William Morris
used to boast that e every copy of
"Pickwick Papers" was destroyed he
could restore them to the world with
out a word missing; and Gladstone.
when once he was unable to find his
translation of the first Book of Homer
to lend to a friend, recited every line
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

of it from memory. When this feat
was once mentioned to his great rival,
Disraeli, the latter remarked non
chalantly: THAT is quite simple. l
could do the same sort of thing my
self within an hour Lord Derby's
translation of Homer was handed to
him. He retired with it for an hour,
and on his return repeated the first
book from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
sro.bers Meet After 40 Years.

New York.-His curiosity aroused
when he heard page at the Hotel
Astor calling the family name, Franz
c. Waldman of Sydney followed the
boy. The trail led to his brother,
Samuel, whom he had not seen for 40
years. The brothers were shipwreck-
ed 40 years ago while on their way
from Berlin to Australia. Each be-
lieved the other dead.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
ANIMAL THAT NEVER DRINKS

A specimen of the curious Brazilian
tree porcupine is shown in the illus
tration. Unlike the common porcu-
pine, this species lives in the branches
of trees, feeding upon the leaves and
bark 1t is stated that it never drinks
1t possesses a prehistoric tail that
serves as a fifth hand. The natives
of Brazil are very fond of its flesh.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
PlCKLED WHALE MEAT GOOD
Ship Returned From Arctic Regions
Brings Ten Barrel3 Of the
Marine Wand.

San Francisco.-Here is something
rev for jaded appetites, and may be-
ONE a dish to set before the king
The steam whaler Gayhead. which
rived from the far north, brought
IN barrsls of picked and sailed
hale beef.
1t is predicted by Captain Porter OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
Women Should Wear High Heels.

Denver, Colo.-The military sur
geons' convention here decided that
women should wear high heels, be-
cause low ones break the arch Of the
foot and cause shock to the nervous
system. Short and narrow slit skirts,
they said, should be worn for the sake
OF health and comfort.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

mand for it for table consumption the
north for cargo of the meat.
The Gayhead left this port for the
arctic on December %. 1912. 1t
brought back 1000 barrels of sperm
oil.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
Blind "HeIIo" Girls satlsfy Patrons.

Baltimore.-Six blind telephone
girls are working switch boards In
this city and are giving satifacrlon.
They were taught to operate at the
Maryland School for the Blind.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

Declared Dead by Court; Returns.
Newark, N. J.-Declared dead by a
court ten years ago, John H. Boyce
has just returned to his home here.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

Cotton Mattresses Barred at Vassar.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.-The authori-
ties at Vassar college have decided
that cotton mattresses are unhealthy.
Butter is also barred from the table
as unsanitary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
$50 Diamond Found in Chicken crou.

West Orange, N. jim preparing
chicken for the dinner, Mrs. G. Nc
Laughlin of this town found a dia-
mond, valued at $3.50 in its crop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

Jasper" said to be the most high
ly educated dog in the world, is seen
signing contract to appear in vau-
deville at $1,000 a week. Jasper" is
still a frisky young fellow, and has
appeared before some of the most
prominent persons in the United
States. He recently demonstrated his
remarkable ability for the amusement
of Thomas A. Edison, while the in
ventor was confined to his bed from ill
ness. He literally made the wizard
sit up and take notice" Jasper" is
an English brindle terrier.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-11-06
Popular Lee COuntldn
VIII Return Very Soon
Nj. Tissa Kinr WIN Enter Drag Business
Here

mere
Mr.. Tison King, who for several
years has been manager Of Pigman's
pharmacy in Savannah, will re-
turn home very soon to enter the
drug business here. Mr.. King is a
graduate pharmacist Of skill and
experience. and he will make a
valuable addition to the force Of
the City Drug Store, with whom ne
will be connected. Mr.. King has
decided that there is no place IN
the world quite as good to live in
as Lee county, so that he Will re-
turn to Leesburg for keeps. He has
bought an interest in the City
Drug Store, and his return to his
old home will be greeted with
pleasure by his many friends here.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-11-06
County Teachers Urged to
Aid in Gathering News
Miss LawhOrn, Of Palmyra School, makes timely
suggestion.

1t is with genuine appreciation
that the editor of The Journal has
read a letter from Miss Allie Law
hon, a well known Lee county
teacher, who is this year in. charge
Of the school at Palmyra. Miss
Lawhon makes the suggestion that
the teachers Of the county may aid
in sending news to The Journal each
week in places where there are no
regular correspondents of the paper
now. This is a suggestion that the
editor of The Journal would be
pleased to see carried out, and self
addressed envelopes and paper will
be supplied monthly TO each teacher
who will aid in this work. Miss
Lawhon's letter is as follows:
why are the Leacounty teachers
so silent, why donT they come to
the front and tell ms through The
Journal some Of their experiences
since we allsmet atsthe Institute the
last Of September2 We were glad
TO meet them all, md it makes us
doubly interested Sin one another,
and anxious, as to the progress Of
each school and it's teacher. This
school is small bat it is alive with
rural vitality. One day last week
when the grammar class came to
recite: the lesson was a picture Of
children in the woods playing King
George and his army" A few
questions directed to the other pu-
pills as well as the class, proved that
several knew nothing about the
game. AT once the whole scho,
was turned into one grade and every
pupil called to stand on the floor,
to play King George and his army,
As there was an odd number the
teacher had to join in the game, Sc
that the pulling might be ever"
as the children expressed it. We
never saw so much silent delight ir
the school room before. Every lit
tie face was covered with pleasure
as they pulled and pulled with ali
their might. At last one side fell
and the game ended. In a few
minutes all pupils were at their
seats, studying. My success in
the Normal Instructor suggested
to us the idea Of a game, now and
then during study hours. At recess
several of the pupils wanted to know
who King George was, where did he
live, was his army men or horses,
etc. One asked who made the game.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-11-06
Trade with the live ones who advertise In The Journal
NOTICE.
sHERIFFS SALE ON lst TUESDAY
IN DECEMBER, 1913.

IN DECEMbEhs 1910,
GEORGIA, Lee County.
viii be sold before the court house
door OF said county, on the LIST Tuesday
in December, 1918, between the legal
hours for public sales, to the highest
bidder for cash, the following described
property, to-wit:
One house and the lot on which the
same is situated, lying south Of Charles
Prather's dwelling house, and known as
1.-THE .'Seabe Prather lot also three te-
nant houses and the lots upon which
/. they are situated, and lying west Of said
/ sSeabe PratheT lot and containing one
and half acres more or less. Also, the
one half undivided interest in two-te-
lnant houses aud the land upon which
they are situated known as Improperly
bought by Charles Prather and Alex.
Mitchell from Mrs. Lena Faul, and being
part OF fraction No. 35 in the 10th dis
trict OF Lee county Ca, and on west
side of the railroad also the blacksmith
shop, carriage house, workshop and the
| land upon which the same are situated,
lying on east side of the railroad. Also,
one-half undivided interest in the NJ. D.
| Sanders office lot, fronting on Main
Istreet, and running back to said Prath-
er's shop. All of the above and forego-
ing described property lying and beingin
the town o. Smithville, Lee county, Ga,
and levied on as the property of Charles
Prather, on November 20, 1907, by for.
mer sheriff, S. B. Smith, under and by
virtue OF a certaid execution issued from
Superior Court of Lee county, in favor Of
F. w. Ripple vs. Charles Prather. Pro-
Dartv being pointed out in Fl fa,-same
icing special lien on same. Tenants in
possession and defendant in Fl ia duly
notified on said lew. This November
It'll, 1918. D. R. MORFLAND,
Sheriff Lee County.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-11-06
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