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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
FORTUNES IN LITTLE THINGS

1t is a little invention that some
times brings the greatest returns.
w. III. Palmer. of Baltimore, was the
inventor of cap for beer or soda
water bottles which has made him a
millionaire. He carried the invention
i'll his pocket for six years before he
succeeded in placing it upon the mar
ket; when it was placed Palmer and
his capitalist had a,profit of many
thousands Of dollars between them on
the first years business.
The difference between the old
straight and the crinkly hair-pin made
a fortune for an inventor. who took
the cue from his wife's difficulty in
the use Of the article.
The rubber eraser on the end of q
pencil made q fortune for it's intro
Queer, II. p. Lipnan. of Philadelphia;
while Heaton. of Providence, who de-
yised the little metal staple that holds
on shoe buttons, realized fortune
thereby
Elias Howe evolved the sewing ma
chine from the idea of placing hole
near the point of a needle; others fol-
lowed and brought the machine still
nearer perfection.
Adams, who brought out a patent in
1871 for chewing gum, made fortune
from it. The man who invented an
opener for tin cans did well, as also
the inventive genius who made a can
with a seam just below the top which,
when the owner wants to open the tin,
he has but to strike, when the seam
breaks and the top comes off. A Chi
cago packer ordered ten millions of
these cans as an experiment, and 9TH
ers followed suit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

one OF the full, short coats trimmed
~ with fur which are unlike those of
any previous season and immensely
ture. A muf of the fur used for bor-
der about the bottom OF the coat and
appearing in the collar is worn with
coats OF this kind.
Costly broadtail fur is used in the
body Of this luxurious wrap, and Fitch
fur trims it. Few wraps of broad
tail are worn, In Difference to sonti-
ment which has grown up against it..
The handsomest pushes make up into
wraps quite as beautiful. and are fur
nished with the same expensive furs
in borders and muffs.
The heavier furs will not answer
for wraps of this kind. Natural and
dyed squirrel and ermine are used,
and sealskin is ideal for ample gar
ments which must not be too heavy.
Instead of furs, handsome pushes are
used for garments which are to be
within a reasonable cost. These
pushes in the best grades are high
priced fabrics, but at that, much less
costly than fur There are cheaper
grades that will look well and outlast
the season. For wraps and outside
garments nothing is more fashionable
and more satisfactory than the plush
limitations of fur, which are often so
close in appearance TO the original
as to deceive the average eye.
The furs most favored for trimming
coats are martin, skunk. civet cat, fitch
and fox. These are the moderately
long haired furs. Mink and sable and
ermine Call growing higher in price
constantly are also employed. All
furs are used in wide and narrow band
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Ancient Ailment.

While spending the summer at
Block Island, r. l., completing THE
Polly Page Motor Club" lola For
roster with her four children attended
services at quaint little St. Ann's-by-
the-Sea.
On the way home after service one
Sunday Arthur, her eldest boy, asked
seriously
Mother, what sort of disease is
Pontius PLATE? You know We say
Suffered under Pontius Filate. Gee,
| hope ! never get it,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

ings, and in trimmings for costumes
and millinery.
Sleeves in the new wraps are very
roomy-the kimono and bat-wing
styles prevailing. There is no trou-
BILE about crushing the bodice under
fur wraps, because of the light weight
of furs used i'll the body of the wraps,
and there are ample sleeves and arms
eyes.
The hat worn with this pretty coat
is of black velvet. one or few hav-
ing a blocked crown. The trimming Is
q generous, fan-shaped spray of soft
white feathers. There is an attractive
and novel bag carried for the accom-.
mediation of the various belongings
which vanity fair must needs have near
at all times. The coin purse, handker.
chief, powder puff, ETC., placed in
small compartments on the inside, do
not distort the shape Of this plain and
elegant accessory. 1t is Of knitted
silk finished with silver rings and
silver filagree monogram, and is car
ried by silk cord.
Good furs, in garments or in trim.
mings, amount TO good investment,
if we'll cared for. 1t is not likely that
the cost will grow less; all the
chances are that 1t will increase for
several years. But furs must be
cared for. The Industrious moth will
succeed in finding them when one
thinks he is well shut out Cold stor-
age is therefore good for furs, but
they may be protected by placing
them in paper bags with moth balls,
and in cedar chests, They should be
examined occasionally, hung in the
sun and beaten. The sunlight is death
to moths.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
JULIA BoTToMLEY.

ornament or evening head dress may
be as elaborate as any of which we
have history. Some of those design.
ed for wear in Paris are said TO be
twenty eight inches in height, which
is something over two feet, you know,
But the Parisiennes have certain
grace in carrying off extremes which
is peculiar to them, their stock-in-trade
for setting styles before the rest of
the world. They are to be followed at
a conservative distance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

brothers at all. for she only remem-
bered them as tiny boys. Gradually
she regafned possession of her facul-
ties, until, at the age Of forty-siX, she
had completely recovered from her
trance, being in perfect health and
well and hearty in every way.
She only remembers her early life,
but nothing that happened during her
long illness. Her case has complete
ly mystified the doctors. who cannot
explain it in any way.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Eads and Eancies.

Jet is increasingly used as the sea.
son advances.
Last years gown mat be rejuyenated
by fichu.
The gown OF one color may have
two or three girdles.
There is a slash in almost every
skirt worn by women.
For little girls the Russian blouse
dresses are in the lead.
The smartest tailored costumes EN-.
phasize the belted coat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
COMING of Beads.

There is a great vogue in beads;
they are used for embroideries. fringes
girdles, and all sorts of things in dress
Time was when sequins took their
place, but now beads are back again
In full possession, anG zach seqEins
as are used bear stronger resem
blance to beads than TO scalsG
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Rather Bold.

Where have you been, working the
county fairs?" asked the first pick
pocket.
Been doing convention of police
chiefs" answered the second gentle
man of fortune.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
QUEER WILL IN SWITZERLAND

A Swiss editor was recently left a
legacy of 100 francs, which was to be
paid him every year under peculiar
conditions. The will directed the sum
of so francs to be paid every six
months providing that the gentleman
would drink a glass of beer in honor
of the testator on each occasion. The
editor had peyer heard of bis bepefac
tas prior to the publishing Of the will
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Nationality in Rugs.

When the rugs were laid in the
White House offices recently over
night some fun was had over the dis
tribution made by the employees, Pres
ident Wilson, a Scotchman, drew a
green rug, and Secretary Tumulty, an
Irishman, drew a red one. They
weren't changed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Plant Trees.

A Frenchman who recently hanged
himself planted the tree many years
ago for that purpose. Plant more
trees. You may want to hang your
self when you find out what your
neighbors think of you, ard it will be
humiliating to ask one of them to lend
you a tree-Fort Worth Star-Tele-
gram.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
HIGH COUTURE
PROMISES TO BE
LEADING STYLE

HATLESS ladies at the horse show
III in New York appeared to be in
iulging in -you-please style Of
hair dressing. But coiffures were well
taken care of. Waves and small curls
reappeared, and there was q plentiful
showing of high coiffures. Among
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
Preserves Gas Nantes.

If new gas nantes be dipped in
vinegar and hung up to dry before
being placed upon the gas fixtures
they will give a more brilliant ligh
and last longer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08

This is curious way to carry
baby, but it is very common sight
among the natives of parts of South
America. The basket in which the
child is borne and which the mother
in the illustration has lined with soft
fur rug, is called q "shihungju.' When
empty it is turned upside down and
used as hat. The women are very
clever at balancing these baskets with
their babies inside.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-08
He Let the French Worry.

She-Did you have any trouble with
your French when you were in Paris?
He-"I didn't, but the Parisians did"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
FOSTER ARRAIGNED

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 14.-Joel M. Fos-
ter, millionaire poultry man of Bur-
lngton, N. j., was arraigned today
for his elopement with 16-year-old
Delilah Bradley. The girl, who is the
principal witness against Foster, was
released on bail and left for home
with her father. Government prose-
cutors will handle the case, which is
to be pushed under the white slave
law.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
HAS HALF A CAR OF THINGS FOR
MINERS FAMILIES


James T. Patterson, business agent
Bottle Beer and Liquor Drivers
Union, announces that he has receiv-
ed nearly a half a car of provisions
and clothing for the beneht Oh the
striking miners and their families of
Calumet, Mich. 4ia
Patterson wishes to congratulate
the union men of Chicago on the
manner in which they have respond
ed to the aid of the striking brothers
in Upper Michigan. He is still coll
lecting and hopes to send a carload
Of stuff to the strike-bound district.
He can be reached at room SOB, 184
w. Washington street.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
P. S.-Let's lay the blame on the
slit or tango skirt. Alright, it's laid. e
CALUMET PICTURES ARE GOOD
SHOW AT EMPIRE THEATER

The moving pictures of the burial
of the 72 children and adults who
persisted in the Christmas eve panic
at Calumet, Mich, are being viewed
with interest at the Empire Theater,
Madison and Union streets, where
they are being exhibited every after
noon and night this week.
ALI who have seem them declare
them to be the most remarkable pic
lures ever exhibited in Chicago. The
pictures are being produced under
the auspices of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners and the proceeds will
go to the relief of Calumet strikers.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day, but with some cIoudiness;
warmer tonight, with lowest temper
allure above freezing; brisk to high
southwest winds. Temperature Tues
day-Highest, n; lowest, %.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
TO INCREASE PARCEL POST
WEIGHT TO 100 POUNDS

Washington, Jan. 14.-Postmaster
General Burleson is seriously consid-
ering increasing the parcel post
weight limit to 10 0pounds. Expert
ments with the recently increased
limits have proven successful and de-
partment officials believe the 100
pound parcel would be easy to han
die.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
A SEASONABLE DITTY
BY Jim Nance.

BY Jim Nance.
It's funny how the women folks
Will bundle up in furs;
Way up around the shoulders
Is where this all occurs.
The way they're dressed they keep
right warm,
That anyone would know.
And little do we realize
They shiYer down below. ?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
CABLE RREAKs-THREEk

NHDLE DhEtNS-l T1hEE klIEED
Mulberry, Kan, Jan. 14.-Victor
Gimther, John Manatelli and Arthur
Connery were killed early today when
cable broke on the cage in which
they were going to work in mine No.
Z Of the Spencer-NeweIls Coal Co.
The cage plunged a hundred feet to
the bottom of the shaft. Three
others in the cage were seriously hurt
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
HOMELESS HOLD BIG MEET

Eight hundred homeless men pack
ed Hodcarriers' Hall, Green and Har-
rison streets, this noon, where a
meeting was held under the auspices
o. the national committee of the I'M
employed. This is one of a series of
meetings to be held throughout the
week. An effort will b made at these
meetings to arrive at some practical
solution of the unemployed problem.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
Community Cooperation
Copyrighted Farm and Ranch Hollands Magazine
BY X. X. Phillips.

IN many Of the larger cities
throughout the country there are or
CARNATIONS composed of representa-
tive business men. formed for the
special purpose Of creating sentiment
in favor OF goods manufactured or
produced locally
The Southwest Is not yet manu-
featuring section. compared 10 some
cher parts OF the country. and but
very few Of the smaller towns have
factories producing articles in com
mon use. Therefore il is impossible
for the people living in these small
towns and villages to derive these
benefits. However, they can, and
should, give their community the
benefit Of their local purchases.
Tho growth of our small towns
depends largely on retail
trade activities and unless the peo-
pie in the community extend liberal
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21

patronage to their local retail stores.
the town fails 10 90 ahead and every
individual in the community bears
his or her part OF the loss
The next time you contemplate
making purchases away from home.
investigate. and compare carefully
prices quoted elsewhere, with those
asked by your local merchants The
chances are in favor Of your finding
that YOU can do practically as well
at home as by sending or going away
and the money spent in your loct
store will in large measure be kept
in circulation in your community.
Il is safe to say that your local
merchant will welcome comparison
Of his prices and values with those
offered elsewhere and Il is your duty
to give him an opportunity to serve
YOU.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY PARTY

A happy afternoon was passed ON
Thursday OF last week. by a compa-
ny Of children who were invited to
celebrate the eighth birthday anni-
versary Of Lois Modelle Simpson. AZ
the home OF her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs t. H. simpson Roses were
daintily arranged for decorations.
The birthday cake stood on large
silver tray. surrounded by eight large
candles. which gave delight to the
children. Fruit. candy. ice cream and
cake we're served to Alma Spikes.
Beuah Moore. Vivian Bishop. Cor
nelia and Corine Ratlin, Mae and &C.
eli Flanagan. Grace Burriis, Louise
Long. Oma Wright, Vienna Osborne.
Annett Hussey Eva Bishop. Charlie
and George Jackson Ruby Clark. Joe
.ane. Thelma Fitzgerald. Lois Mo-
dele simpson. Grace Faufs and Mes
DANES Rsthn. Lane. Allen, Flanagan
and simpson.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
BASE BALL

Two good games win be played
here this week. one ON Thursday.
and the other ON Friday. These
games will be played with the Can.
y0n Normal team. This team Is a
good one. and there II every prom
Use TOR some good games. Therefore.
there should be big crowds Get on
couple of hours on these days and
see the games.
The so-called "Hasbeens' are up in
arms about the name given them
and they say that when they go on
the diamond they viii show the first
teams that the "iasheens' have been
that but o short time az most and
thar they can come back.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21

The United States War Depart
ment has begun The establishment OF
a Ouariermaster Department IN r..
Worth. and this means that Fort
Worth will be the base ~ all sup
plies for the soldiers on the Mexican
border and In the interior \ vast
sum will be expended every month
for these supplies. Il is also rumor-
ed that In case Of intervention, Fort
Worth will be designated as the mo-
bilizine point FOR Uncle Sans forces.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21

n you are thinking u building a
sllp. don't overlook the u. Y. Tom
linson Cement Staye Silo. There
we're several buff last season. and
they have an given entire satistac-
ton He IL now building two for
Frank Norneet. making the slaves az
Hale Center where sou can see both
The slaves and ID " romlinson
Wm be glad 20 fsure and give
prices on this siio. which guaron-
Gee icr AN time % ST. romi.uson 30
Halle Center after the 10Th of May
tiiftpD
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21

have supported hem in their watch.
ful waiting policy toward Mexico.
hope We can avoid war. but If We
cannot. shall still give the PI'esi-
dent my hearty support.
In conclusion. let M say that since
have been member Of congress,
7 have given all my time attention
and energies TO the duties of the
Office. have had no other employ
ment Il an, time Il am honored
with the Office. I promise the same
faathfm and undivided service
W Il. SMITH.
April %. 1914
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
Congressman Smith Reviews
Record

70 the People OF the Sixteenth Con
slonal District Of Texas;
Profoundly grateful for the honor
conferred upon me by your trust and
confidence In the past, / announce
a. a candidate for denomination ~
tie primaries In July next Training
and experience IN congressional work
and close and intimate acquaintance
with the members OF congress and
with the personnel Of the various ex
ocutive departments Of the govern
inent add so greatly to the useful
ness and efficiency OF congressman
I am constrained 10 believe you VII
accord me your suffrage provided, Of
course. my record and attitude upon
pubic questions and my service have
been and are such as 90 meet your
approval
Il - most gratifying 10 me that
out Of the hundreds Of votes I have
cast as a member Of congress- on
the great multitude Of questions
coming before that body since Z have
been q member not one - far az
know. Is beinr called in question
or criticised. unless IL be by some
special interest
Born and reared on a farm. WHARF
my father spent hrs life and whore
toiled as a farm hand during the
period when agriculture was AZ ~
lowest clb and the least profitable.
folloNinr which was compelled.
without the aid OF anyone. 70 toll
and struggle Cor an education and
for advancement. u was natural that
my sympaihies should be- hound 10
in the cause OF the common people
and that az forms ~ special priv
leges should he hateful 10 me Con
s~quentiy, early became what ~
nov called Progressive Democrat
that IL 10 say. ! set myself AGAINST
the rule ~ special interest and FOR
the rule Of the people as Whole.
Ny earliest political activity ives fpr
licwe and the Commission, and since
then have been steBdfas'ly with
those Who fought 10 restore equal
rights and equal opportunity IN THIS
country I helped 10 nominate and
elect thai splendid champion ~ the
people. WoodnUw Wilson. and since
his inauguration have held up his
hands and given loyal support 10 bis
administration
m order that my record as a con
pressman may be- fairly estimated. 7
nsk yuu 10 remember that my entire
srrvice has been under Republican
rule up ~ three Years ae0. AZ that
time fho house bacame Democratic
bat the presidency and ne senate
remained HowHiiean aatil sboui ono
year aeo Hence. my service has
teon under only aboni GREE year ~
Democratic rule uut I have at all
times hcen faithful ard % addition
% what have done and tried 20 o.
for tho general good J have accom-
rished much for my district even
under Republican administration.
Attendance and Attendance 70 Duty
Although congress has been In ses
slon more during the last 70 YEAR
than ever before. having been IN al
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-05-21
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By Roy b. simpson
Direct From Factory

Il Is only natural for people TO buy
the things they know best This is
one ~ the big results OF advertising.
The manufacturer puts his name
and trademark on mis- product. lie
tolls you about ns good qualities IN
his advertisements The goods be-
come standardized You appreciate
them. You demand them and are
not satisfied with a substitute
The increased demand for the weh.
known. advertised lines enables the
merchant to concentrate his business
on one or two instead 0f a dozen
lines as formerly lie has few loss
- from odds and ends or broken
lines. because the standard articles
he sells are as good AS gold.
And here il another great reform
wrought BY advertising. Many manu-
facturers Of the advertised. trade
marked goods will sell direct % the
smallest merchant at the same price
the big citv dealer pays
Your local dealer, though ne may
have the only store in town. can
buy dozen Shoes shirts, hats or
hatchets az the same price charged
the city department store for the
same goods In case lots.
No retailer. unless he Is big enough
10 manufacture his own goods. csan
buy the staple articles of general
family use for less than your own 10
cal dealer can buy them.
We recognise the laalienabie rxh'
OF every pes~on u buy gcods whrrs
he can got the most for has money
hut In making comparisons. the only
fair plan II Ia figure the total oo~i
q your purchases delivered to your
home
Alxays ask for and insist nrcn
having Advertised. lrae.marked gocis'
Thsn YOU viii 80, merchandise oi
Known quality and reputation.
(ro be coaunue-i.l
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