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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
HIT THE SPOT.
Postum Knocked Out Coffee Ais.

There's a good deal of satisfaction
and comfort in hitting upon the right
thing to rid one Of the varied and
constant ailments caused by coffee
drinking.
Ever since 1 can remember
writes an Ind. woman, "my father
has been lover of his coffee, but the
continued use of it so affected his
stomach that he could scarcely eat at
times.
Mother had coffee-headache and
dizziness, and if / drank coffee for
breakfast would taste it all day and
usually go to bed with a headache.
"One day father brought home q
pkg. of Postum recommended by our
grocer. Mother made it according to
directions on the box and it just hit
the spot" 1t has dark, sealbrown
color, changing to golden brown when
cream is added, and a snappy taste
similar to mild, high-grade coffee, and
we found that its continued use speed
ny put an end to all our coffee ills.
"That was at least ten years ago
and Postum has, from that day to
this, been standing order of fathers
grocery bill.
when / married, my husband was
great coffee drinker, although he
admitted that it hurt him. When ]
mentioned Postum he said he did not
like the taste of it. told him l
could make it taste all right. He
smiled and said, try it. The result
was a success, he won't have any
thing but Postum"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled--15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. Made in the cup with hot wa
ter-no boiling-S0c and soc tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

fering his hand. tits odd, isn't ft?"
he continued, with a short laugh.
"Do you know. always thought II
was Madge you cared for"
Leasing tore himself away, because
he could not trust himself to speak.
AS he entered the breakfast-room
Madge passed him. They stopped and
looked at each other for an instant.
There were dark rings under her
eyes, and she looked worn and hag-
gard. Then she inclined her head
slowly and was about to pass him.
''Madge!" cried Leasing, suddenly.
He touched her arm. Wont you
come here moment?" he asked, draw
ing her toward the door. "Madge! l
thought"
She tried to pass him, but he
blocked the way. She was crying;
she could not restrain herself.
DON'T" he pleaded-and suddenly
he was holding her in his arms and
kissing her as he had done so often
in his dreams, but had never done
in reality.
She lay in his arms without resist
ing, and it was fully minute before
she could get her voice.
"Why-why-?" she stammered.
cit was you, Madge," he cried des-
perately. Il thought that Edith was
you. 1t was quite dark, and you botn
wore white dresses. I though that
you knew, and that you had gone
there to wait for me-"
You thought was-I?" she ex'
claimed, looking up at him with
staring eyes.
81 made a mad mistake which ]
must atone for the rest of my life,
he answered Edith loves me, and
she thinks I love her. You remember
the old days? This must be good
by, Madge, forever, my dear"
A silvery laugh from the breakfast
room startled them. They spun
round, to see Edith standing there.
Il couldn't help hearing you," she
said laughing happily. 20, Arthur
how foolish we both were! l could
never have found courage to tell
you"
ITO tell me?"
THAT l thought you were Leslie
she replied.
And then, in the revulsion of it all
Arthur kissed Edith again. bu'
Madge did not seem to care.
| Copyright, 1914, by w. G. Chapman)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
DIGGING IN FOSSIL FIELD
Specimen of Moropus Is object of Elk
cavators at Agate (Neb.)
Fossil Fields.

New York.-The fossil field al
Agate, Neb., is to be searched for
specimens of the ancient moropus, q
big clawed ungulate, said to have ex-
listed 100000 years ago. The Amer
lean Museum of Natural History de-
sires a specimen and is to send q
party headed by Albert Thompson to
look for 1t.
Mr.. Thompson has passed three sea-
sons in this field prospecting for ex-
amples of the moropus. Near Agate
valuable specimens have been ex-
cavated. 1t was in this regin that the
Carnegie museum found material for
a moropus skeleton, now mounted in
the institution.
According to the restored speci-
mems, the moropus suggests the body
of a rhinoceros, the head and neck of
a horse and the claws of an armidillo.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Value of Human Energy.

To raise a dish of strawberries for
your Christmas dinner requires
enough energy to grow your bread for
a year.
The studied care which produces
one orchid would, If employed In rails
ing potatoes, give you a supply for
many months.
Labor is the vital commodity In
most of the things we eat and wear
and enjoy. It changes pound OF
metal worth a couple Of dollars into
watch parts worth thousands.
1t converts $12 worth of cloth into
$50 suit of clothes. 1t multiplies
the value of steel hundred times
when it makes razor blades.
When human energy is so valuable
a thing, it is surprising how much OF
1t is thrown away.-Philadelp Pub
lie Ledger
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Many Attempt More
Than They Can Do
BY REV. F. E. WILSON
Rector Of s.. Andrew Epaeopsl Chusch. C3eaep

present positions they insists People frequently do what
they capable Of They either their ability overestmae
and they content with inadequate opportunities
they attempting than they equipped to handle.
Spiritual mistakes the There underesmates and
overesates religious life Some declare they good enough
Christians while others make impression with their
sanc In either what they produce likely be mistake God
given every spiritual ability and the apostle
that use consceniouy cas- hath received"
involves confidence patience We
God has mission for perform whether small
patience perform the
Christ anxious Live up your spiritual
ability and let God attend to the rest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Many Popular Dances
Described as Injurious
N COLLECT. CINCINNATI. Ohio

phase question These critics that indulge these
dances disease rheumatism hardening OF the arteries and
various other organic and functional troubles.
On the other hand who profess speak with the voice OF
authority proclaim the dances a a boon to mankind
They wonderfully good effect the
people ordinarily ena just almost other whole
some exercise might have.
As nearly judge the for and against about equally
divided So allowing children to
perform these dancing evolutions
confess ALSO that my wife and myself have been considering
the feasibility Of ndulgng little this form of recreation
especially it. observers assert tango and other dances good
for mddleaged people.
But soy perplexed by the conflict of ideas the subject
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Of STERLING MERIT
BY MARY RUHL.

1t seemed like dream to Arthur
Leasing to be back. again at Squire
Brenner's house that, afternoon III
early May.
The placid New England country
green with young grass, the apple
trees in blossom, the well remembered
scenes came back so wildly to MS
remembrance. 1t was four years
since he had left Wakefield, to make
his way in the world, and now, at the
age of twenty-six, he was back, bren'
ner's guest, and already with an es'
tablished position in the city.
1t was an open secret that re mao
come back to ask Madge to be MS
wife. They were old friends. Sne
had written to him sometimes, ana
there was always note OF intimacy
in her letters. 1t had been an ldylnc
love affair, though no word had been
spoken.
And they received him like san old
friend. When Madge shook hanos
with him he felt the same subtle
touch of sympathy. And Edith. her
sister. smiled as she greeted MIN
She seemed to know; everybody knew
the purpose of his return during thai
week that he was to be the guest o.
his fathers oldest friend.
Squire Bremen alluded tactfully tc
the impending engagement as the!
strolled under the big chestnut trees
together.
"The man who gets Madge will DC
a lucky fellow" he said. She is
girl of sterling merit. And she viii
inherit a good deal of money" Their
he turned suddenly and shook hands
with the young fellow.
In the old days he and Leslie Cartel
had been rivals for Madge. Leslie
had borne no malice when his sui
was gently declined. Leasing hat
hardly expected to see Carter there
but he seemed to be on intimate
terms with the family. He, too, wal
q weekend guest at the Bremen
home
During dinner Leasing noticed will
a touch of the old jealousy that Car
ter seemed to have established
brotherly relationship with the girls
And this was all that was needed tt
kindle the young mans determine
ton. He would ask Madge that night
The opportunity was easily arrived
at, for the squire retired to his Il
brary and Mrs. Bremen nodded Owe
her sewing. The girls and Carter ha'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Old Fashioned Mothers
Are Getting Scarce
By M. SPoNcELLE. Teue Hau,e. Ind.

did the odfasond mother about future training
her and daughters? How many and suffering from
chronic ailments today who would suffer had the mothers Of
generation ago been scientifically informed proper feeding and
of the am How young have entered mamony knowing
nothing about the health of their husbands? How many diseased
deomd children have been born and cared for
children properly taught in the home much said along these
avoided Too much false
the and through have been made suffer
there been time when better fitted for the rearing
family than they are today.
With the passing of the good odashoned
scientific for the generation
be thankful.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
\ Elaborate Graduation
IGownsAreEschewed
By C. A. SMITH. Omaha. Neb.

able Elaborate graduation gowns particular not be tolerated
and it the hope of the school principals that they induce the mini
of expenditures of the features of these
like American Beauty taxicabs and white satin slippers
That kind of thing all well for the young people whose parents
and friends afford it.
But what about the people whose limited? What
about their feelings when they have show themselves the PUBLIC
less elaborate the others? What those
whose friends have for American Beauty send them
firmly believe that nothing undemocratc to bring forward
this the differences between the groups of pupils anything
more likely to inspire class distinctions?
And the place of all places where such distinctions ought be
most severely avoided?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
NEW METHOD BEING TAUGHT
Cincinnati Schools Equipped With
Bathing Pools Are Teaching Swim
nina With a Circular Trolley.

Cincinnati-A new system of teach
ing boys and girls how to swim. insti-
tuted in certain Cincinnati schools
equipped with bathing pools, is thus
described by the Scientific American:
An apparatus is employed consisting
of an oval track secured to the cell
ing over the pool. A dozen trolleys
run on the track, and from each de-
ponds a rope with belt attacked.
Twelve pupils fasten the belts around
their waists and the swimming lesson
is on.
They go through the motions of
sailor fashion" and the Australian
crawl as per the direction of the
swimming instructor, who keeps watch
from around the edge of the pool.
They cannot sink, so the only thing
remaining for them to do is to swim
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

gone out into the garden, Leasing
lingering behind to settle Mrs. Bren-
ner in her chair and put the knitting
needles in her lap. Then he hurried
out.
Madge was waiting for himi That
was a blunt way of putting it, and
yet he knew that the same instinct
of understanding which had always
bound them together had sent her
alone to that arbor beneath the chest
nuts. The night was dark; he could
only see her white dress shining. He
went softly toward her.
Dearest" he whispered, taking her
be my wife?"
"Yes," she whispered, and pressed
her lips TO his. And then he found
himself looking into Edith's dark eyes.
It was well for his training that
he had been schooled in a difficult
world. He did not start or betray
himself. He linked her arm through
bis and they started back toward the
kouse together.
And, at the door, stood Madge and
Garter.
Aren't you coming OUT" Carter
began; and then the sight of Less
InE.s face checked him.
~ want to tell you all" said Less
Ing, that Edith has promised to be
ny WIFE"
He kissed her again at the foot of
the stairs and went up to his room.
He sat for hours in his chair,
thinking. All the rules of his breed
ing told him that the mistake must
never be acknowledged. To ask a
woman to be ones wife and then to
1ilt her was an objectionable offense
in his code. He knew Edith had al
ways cared a little for him; in the
old days there had been little jeal
ousy between the girls on that &C.
count. But the thought Of Madge and
what he had lost, the look of sur
prise upon her face at the announce
ment-these things made life seem
intolerable And Edith loved him!
There was no possibility of misunder
standing what that expression had
meant when she kissed him.
A man who lives by code is bound
with silken threads stronger thar
steel. Leasing knew that there was
no way out of the ENHANCEMENT with
honor.
He was the first down in the morn
ing, but after he had paced the
grounds for a few minutes, Carter
joined him.
Il didn't have much chance to con
gratulats you last night" he said, Of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Were In Embryo.

Mrs. Bourcher miss Violet Van
brugh) tells story of two actors who
were discussing their professional ca
reers. One of them mentioned that
since he last saw the other he had
left the stage.
But why did you leave the stage?''
his friend asked, in surprise.
WELL" replied the other, Il had
hint that 1 was not suited for it."
81 see," was the friends comment
"The little birds told you, eh?"
well, no; not exactly" was the
reply. "But they might have become
birds IL they had been allowed to
hatch"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

/ am in a quandary. Some
critics of the tango, the Ar
gentine, the Make and the
other popular dances of the
day describe them as highly
injurious. l am speaking
now irrespective of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
They Take One Look.

How do you keep the girls at
work? We employed girls for time,
but we found they spent too much
time before the mirror"
Our mirrors are all twisted, and
make girls face look like 1t had
been stepped on by q horse"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Only a Portion.

You women are too extravagant,"
he stormed Last year $6000 100000
was spent in this country for frills and
furbelows."
We'll, / didn't spend all of it, was
her defense.-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Not SURPRISING.

What do you think of an open
meeting 10 discuss ways and means,
by self-confessed rooters and graft
ers?"
"Thats neryy. Who are they?"
Members of professional gar
deners' club"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

Some time ago it was
stated that the good old
fashioned mother was get
ting scarce. With all due
respect to the old-fashioned
mother, let us go deeper into
the subject.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Bands.

Bacon see a rubber band around
the bell of an alarm clock will lessen
it's noise without iInpairing its effect
iveness.
Egbert-And if you want more
noise. try a brass baad around it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

One great reason for the
mistakes which are of daily
occurrence is simply that
people are in the wrong
places. If they were some
where else they might do
very creditably. but in their
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Talebearers and Gossips
Should Be Avoided
By VICTOR CUNNINGHAM. Chicago

angossp law which would prevent the useless waggng of
tongues especially obterate goody portion
of this worlds misery.
and who have nothing do and yet to get
living in this world have found, usually the gops
law which might prevent gopng should also provide sort of
workshop where all who have been found guilty of the high
useless talking should be forced their this world
Of acting admirably the of human spnges parasites
Instead bleeding the world the with no visible Of
support should be forced their daily bread by honest toll
This world only for the DEVILS emsarles People should
beware of the idle gossip, who has nothing to do
Another Balkan predicted by the sensation of Europe
obvious 1t selfdent that the rising generation in
Balkans has not yet arrived at a shootable age.
This country will have to commit good crimes and miscea
ndiscreons if provides the 10000 young
viii become lawyers this year.
the refined the afford of the
taownd straw hats they offend that quiet sense that essential to
masculine dress.
The best fish stories told far far from the waters
Most oad mighty poor judgment in selecting pezsonass b.
kowtow to-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

Gone of the meanest
classes of people are those
who serve as tale-bearers
and gossips." Whoever said
that was indeed right. Still
more inspired was he who
some time ago suggested an
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

Bees Rout Trolley Car Passengers.
Cincinnati.-A swarm of bees dis
lodged by college students attacked a
trolley car and put the passengers and
rev to flight.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23
Cincinnati Swimming Trolley.

This water merry-go-round" has
proved SO successful that others like 1t
are to be installed in schools where a
bathing pool is a part of the equip
ment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

Gastronomic Revenge.
"Ie laughed and said my defiance
was just pie for him.
"Then make him eat his words"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

The effort reported in the
newspapers which is being
put forth by the school, au-
thorities in Kansas City to
promote simplicity at the
graduations of high school
pupils is highly commend
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-07-23

The best fish told far away from the waters edge
Most oadies mighty poor judgment in selecting 10
kowt0w to-
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-18
LET KIRK BE YOUR TAILOR.

He will make your suit, do yous cleaning and pressing 123 Central Phone SSS 10-7-ti
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-18

 AMONG FARMERS
IS THE OBJECT OF A BILL INTRO iDUCED IN THE SENATE BY
 SENATOR BoRAH.
Alleges That Competition Among Af- rcuturists Is the One Thing to Be Avoided.

Washington, Jan. 17-Co-operation among farmers instead of competition that the farmer may receive the whole of the consumers dollar for his product, instead of S5 to 45 per cent as now is the case, is the aim of a bill introduced today by Senator Bo- rah, to create an agricultural capi- tal," or clearing house, to be run by farmers under government charter or subsidy The bill would furnish ma chinery for scientific marketing and standardization of farm products un- der direction of country wide organ ization of producers, irrespective cf government control. It created quite stir in the senate Senator Bo-an expiaining later that he had not writ ten the measure, but had introduced it at the request of E. H. Rettig, a farmer, of Opportunity Wash.
 In a memorial accompanying the bill Rettig submitted taht farmers were neglected by the government and he made the declaration that the "big trusts had done more good for the public than the government
 Assertion that competition is the mother of waste" Mir Rettig said the law of business success is co-opera- tion."
 Think of the stupidity of our ma tional government" he continued, "en- couraging it's citizens to produce wealth and after it had been produced insisted on these same citizens con testing against each other for posses sion of the things they have produc- ed
 'I am going to venture the asser- ton that the Standard Oil Company, International Harvester Company, the Steel Trust and other so-calledtrusts the government has sought to disrupt have done more real samaritan sery- ice for the benefit of the masses than our government
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-18

sentinel Record Clnsslned Advertising gets results. One cent word for each insertion.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-18
FRfHCH CITIES ARE
 FACING A FAMINE
SNOW BLOCKS TRAFFIC AND FOOD AND FUEL CANNOT BE
 SECURED IN LOCALITIES.

Paris, Jan. 17-Many cities of France are facing famine, owing to the cutting off of traffic by the heavy snow fails, Al Perpignan supplies of bread and fuel are about exhausted. while the pinch is felt also at Mines. Pau, Toulouise and Touion. where butter eggs. poultry and flour are running short
 Railway communication between Paris and Bordeaux has come to a stansdtill and virtually all over France branch lines are blocked More than 1900 travellers are held up at Cerbere, and it has been almost i'm. possible to find food and accommoda- tions for them.
 Navigation of the canals and rivers has ceased, owing to the ice. Postal service between Algeria and France has been suspended and it is said the temperature in northern Africa has fallen to freezing
The Sentinel=record., 1914-01-18
SUFFRAGEITES GET
 A SEVERE SHOCK
HOUSE COMMITTEE DECIDES AGAINST CREATION OF COM
 MITTEE ON SUFFRAGE.
Political Equality Leaders Hear the Result with Astonishment and Real Indignation.

Washington Jar. 1.-The decision of the majority members of the house rules committee today against the creation of a standing committee of the house on woman suffrage. landed like a hombshell in the ranks O. u7- tional suffrage leaders. gathered ere Both the congressional committee .f the National American Woman Sur frage Association and the Consress,on- al Union for Woman Suffrage ha e been pressing the matter; but ra li- car difference of opinion between the organizations was indicated by Ce comments tonight
 The Congressional Union. at l h,r- riedly called meeting. adopted uoaui. mously resolution declaring the meeting regarded with indignation" the action of the Democratic members of the rules committee in refusing to create committee to consider the justice and expedency of extending self governing institutions to women.
 Mrs. Antoinette Funck. lobby mem Der of the suffrage association. took exception 10 the attitude of the Con. gressional Union. q am fearful rest the ayowed policy of the union to strike at the Democratic party as q whole' she said may have contrib uted to this most regTettable situa- tion. It is the intention of our com mittee to remain entirely non-parti- san and 10 support at primaries and elections national officers who show friendly disposition toward us and never to oppose any candidate unless he has ignored a well-defned senti ment for suffrage among his constit- uents'
 Mrs. Funck declared that under t1e caucus system four members of the rules committee had been able to defeat the will of the whole commit tee Assurances had been received. she said that a reconsideration would be sought by suffrage sympathizers who are members of the Democratic house caucus.
 We then will be able. at least, ,"' sine said Ito put the blame where it belongs"