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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Welfare andHealthof
Children Overlooked
By JULIUS AVENDORPH. Chicago

MANY cases great Therefore, rather strange that
the public spirited individuals organizations who are interested
welfare do not make concentrated effort toward inter-
direction of not opening the schools
September and closing them June Is June Of this
exception Nevertheless had sufficient number OF
have children housed indoors and IN cases
This far from being beneficial or heahfu
WHY do fresh air champions silent this all important
matter?
united effort the of the physicians
bring change such that suggested This does not that
country 1t does that each child
benefit of breathing pure air and that itself
better health.
Cooperation of all interested agencies ought to be solicited In an
the school children three full months vacation.
month of outdoor life would be greater benefit to the
dvdua c health than the extra months salary to the teachers In
all would such change
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
GratIfIed Ambition.

"Oh, I'm so excited exclaimed the
lady who had been trying for years to
get a speaking part; "our manager
says he is going to put on a new play
next season, and I'm 20 have the heav-
Test role"
EYES," replied the other girl, "he
was telling me about it this morning.
The scene is laid in bakers shop.
You are to throw the roll at the vii
lain who comes in to rob the till"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

Strickland. There was vivid color
in her cheeks: as she smiled, her
white, even teeth reminded him OF
pearls. Her hair was tastefully ar
ranged, her figure made up to the per-
feet outline of dressmaker's model.
Il might have had her once, if I'd
set out strong enough to win her."
unused John. Her husband looks as
useless and ninny-like as usual. And
they say she got hundred thousand
dollars from her fathers estate.
Lucky Cyl"
John felt misused and very much
abused. He was not tired of sweet,
loyal Mary; he would not trade"
with Cy Alison If basket full of dia-
monds was thrown into the bargain!
Still, John was In just that mood
where the dull ends of home life
looked more somber than usual. On
the other hand, the sight of the be-
had once held his affections quite
dazzled him. John wandered down
the street aimlessly, dreaming.
"Oh. say, Mr. Strickland" sang out
a sudden voice.
why, it's Nat, isn't it?'' Inquired
John, always kindly and cordial in
his greetings and especially SO with
children.
1t was a child, a little fellow of
about ten, a cripple, wheeling himself
across the walk towards John in his
invalid chair, who accosted him.
See here" said little Nat, Il found
this just now"
He extended a silyer-netted purse
and John stared at it and awaited
an explanation.
Where did you get it, Nat?' he in
CURED.
an the road. It was right after an
auto went by"
"Whose?"
The Alisons'"
"Oh. indeed" murmured John, and
he now took the dainty trifie in his
hand, glanced over it curiously and
noted a monogram on the clasp.
YES" he said, here's an a and
an M 1t must have been dropped
from the machine by Mrs. Alison"
ooh, sure 1t was,.' declared Nat.
See here, / can't get around very fast
or far, you know. Would you mind
taking it to the owner for me?"
"H'm!" hesitated John. Then, acting
on quick impulse, he added: Eyes,
I'll do that, Nat"
So John took the silver purse, placed
it in his pocket and started down the
street His color had heightened. He
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

O William Adreon
tail final
inches
signs
sgnaturewhout machine 1850 inches
DIVISION 1T the
would write within fraction of IA miles
impossible besides
riterscr kill a month
Onehaf
daya down
aid the slgnagaph with
simutane
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20


particular judgeshp
closed that he already selection although he spoke
highly of the recommended by Townsend and Tutte
president natured
book
explain, laid the
of it,
the station to take late for Wash
night fell asleep
lights
in the a
mike with
them He joked them about thr
delegation which kept
err wash to a
Messrs Townsend
they would found that judehp
called at the white
OF originally
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
The Modern Gentleman.

81 never thought Horace Doodsleigh
was gentleman at heart"
"He has always seemed to me to be-
a pretty fine sort OF a. chap"
"How could any man who was fine
sort Of a chap do as he has done?"
What has he done?"
Haven't you heard about his wife
suing for a divorce?"
mo. When did that happen?"
Last week. She accused him of
cruelty"
II can't believe that he would ever
be cruel to anybody"
"Well, even If he didn't strike her,
as she said he did, he wouldn't hays
gone into court and denied it, If he
had possessed the instincts Of mod,
ern gentleman"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

the statue He said;
placed Suary hall today statue
the law each state is entitled place
this
George
Democratic the state had until the
LAS ingalls, Republican
Click Democrat
in statues OF these
political
should stand
by n
Immediately the right the leading from
equally selected for the
of left entrance
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

tried hard to believe that he was ss;c-
rificing his time to do good cred.
In reality, as he secretly knew, he was
catering to an irresistible impulse to
act upon a favorable excuse for seeing
again the lady of his thoughts.
John reached the rather imposing
home of the Alison's. There was quite
a flutter of his nerves as he assembled
the steps. He touched the bell but
ton at the side Of the door, not know
ing that it was out of order. He got
tired of waiting for response to his
summons and sank into a porch chair
Then he started and stared through
an open front window. A decidedly
waspish voice had called out sharply:
cyl"
1t was Mrs. Alison calling to her
husband. She was plainly visible to
John in the room beyond the window.
I'm coming" answered a voice
from somewhere upstairs in the house.
Make haste, then, stupid" was I'M
graciously retorted, the shrewish &C
cents scarce according with the dulcet
vocalism Mrs. Alison employed when
assuming company manners"
Slowly, then, John Strickland arose
to his feet. He could not help but note
Mrs. Alison standing before a mirror.
He was startled almost shocked. The
lady was heated and dusty after her
automobile ride. She rubbed her face
with a handkerchief and it seemed to
take away it's false youthful bloom.
She removed the upper set OF teeth
that had SO reminded John Of pearls.
Then she removed some of her hair.
The amazed John thought of scare
crows. He was embarrassed; he was
amazed
Cy came into the room.
what dye want?" he inquired
GROSSLY.
THAT money let you have. You
didn't use only small part of it,
I'D like to carry little once IN q
WHILE" growled Cy.
"Oh, yes, to distribute among those
worthless relatives of yours!" sneered
the model Myra. "I'll give them Their
walking papers if any of that cheap
rabble show their faces about here.
All you've got is what I've broughs
you. My money, do you understand:
Hand over the change of that ten
dollar bill"
Cy Alison groaned and complied.
Down the steps and homeward bound
bolted John and-disillusioned.
What I've escaped" he exclaimed.
''And / fancied Mary faded! Oh, I've
been a wicked mani And see how
that dear woman has treated my rela-
tives!"
"John," spoke Mary, as he entered
the house, your brother and his fam
lily are thinking of leaving US"
Yes, Eph spoke of 1t today" an
swered John.
Don't let them. His wife is resting
splendidly and another week will just
put her on her feet.
ooh, you dear, loving. unselfish
woman!" cried John, and actually
picked up Mary in his arms and kissed
her a dozen times.
And Mary blushed till her comely
face looked just as girlish as of yore,
| and with smile of rare content John
| went about the house, whistling a
happy tune.
I'D be ashamed to tell her of my
comparing her with that woman
unused John softly to himself. why,
Mary is a pretty picture compared to
that made-up scarecrow. I'm going to
| love her more than ever, and I'll never
| think she looks old and faded again!''
Copyright, 1914 by w. G. Chapmau)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
why Blame II on the EyesY

An English physician makes the an
nouncement that he has found after
long and careful research that if a
man is erratic, disagreeable and men
ace to society 1t Is because the muscles
of his eyes do not receive proper nour-
ishment. There are many people, how
over, who will cling to the old theory
that if a man is erratic, disagreeable
and a menace to society it is largely
because of the poor quality of his heart
and liver.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Lone and Short.

The longest hour of all my life,
never, never shall forget;
It was an hour Bf painful strife,
Remembrance of it grieves me yet;
Twas not where mighty armies clashed
With shells exploding In the air,
Nor where wild pillows madly splashed-
Twas in heartless dentists chair.
The shortest hour that recall
Was not an hour / spent alone
Beside the fairest girl Of all
On whom the sun has ever shone;
IT was the hour when she was late
And, while she made herself superb,
Allowed the taxicab to wait
At my expense beside the curb.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

room for Mr. Click and the latest adj
dition had been rolled into position,
the question asked by those who had
noticed the newcomer was, VINO
was Click" A Kansan could have
answered the query off-hand, but so
fieeting is fame that the average citi-
zen failed to identify George Wash
ington Click. However, Senator
Thompson of Kansas threw the de-
sired light upon the situation when he
introduced In the senate a resolution
nrovidino for. fitting ayarciSeS aDDrO-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

country roads ne lets It out and
wrecks all the speed regulations made
and provided by the state of Maryland.
Frequently his bride, who was Miss
Eleanor Wilson, the presidents daugh-
ter, accompanies him on these spins,
and she apparently is not alarmed
when Secretary McAdoo opens up the
gas throttle. So far as known none
of the law officers have yet captured
the secretary of the treasury when
he is "buSnjng up the road" but then
getting "pinched" for speeding is not
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

One of the most essen
tial features Of the welfare
and health of children has
been overlooked. The sum-
mer vacation is as essential
to the child's health as is
the food consumed = in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
OBVIOUSLY.

when i start
ed in business"
said the self-made
man with the
double chin, II
had only one shirt
to my back"
Il suppose the
fastidious young
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

man replied, you spent your first
profits for another shirt"
mo, / put them right back into the
business"
"Oh, see. You didn't have beau
tiful young stenographer in those
days"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

The inefficicncy of the
pupils of our schools in the
matter of spelling has at
last been discovered. TO
the weary business man the
news will come with great
relief and the solution of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Gave No Excuse.

There's the strangest man i ever
met. l asked him to let me have some
money, and he wouldn't"
II don't see anything very strange
about that"
'sNo, but he didn't claim that he was
hard up himself"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

AUOuI OHV,VVU CIICOIA1' u1' VI '1I1eo q
total amount of $180,O00,OOO, pass un-
der the pens of these men during each
year of pension Office business. The
money is, to all practical purposes,
checked out over the signature of Guy
o. Taylor, disbursing clerk of the bu.
reau. Without the aid of machinery
it would take ten years to finish the
work. Every pension check that
leaves the Office bears the written sig
nature of one Of these clerks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Tempus FucIt.

"dow time flies!"
eyes. can remember when sever
al bald-headed men of my acQuaint-
ance had Fauntleroy curis which hung
down asound their shoulders
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

One loses patience with
those, who claim that fem
inism is wrecking homes
and the institution of mat
rimony.
The subject must be ap-
preached broad mindedly
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

in this country, you may lose gOOu
piece of federal patronage. Be there
on the day, date and hour, is the
rule, even though you may be kept
waiting in the anteroom for time.
On a certain Wednesday Repre-
sentative Edward w. Townsend of
New Jersey (Chimmie Fadden) and
his colleague, Representative William
E. futile, Jr., called at the White
House by appointment to recommend
to the president a candidate for Unit
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

Many people labor under
the delusion that a man
who is paid good wages is
more intelligent than one
who earns only a small sum
every week or month. The
majority of the people think
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

cabinet
telling
Che used
sprinted
identity
officer him unmoessed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Check Signing Device Is Great Labor Saver

Baltimore
William Adreon pension Office clerks
every they sign checks by machinery. ;.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Wanted to Know About George Washington Click

placed statuary hall the capitol it being
in Click
occupants ockeyed
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20

The worst liar doesn't lie all the
time, any more than the really vera
cious person unfailingly tells tbs
truth. We all need little margin
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Some of the Cabinet Members Are Speed Fiends

THE TREASURY MADoo enthusiast
something probably he
roadster the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-08-20
Not Safe to Miss an Appointment With President

have appointment with the president at the
White House mgny
guilty majestic what would be
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
HERE'S A K|NK ON
PROPER STARTING
Fill Cylinders With Good Rich
Gas Then Start the Motor.

Though the habit of starting a motor
with sudden roar ard then rushing
back TO the throttle lever to slow il
down is quite common. it is by no
means .ool practice. either from .he
point of view Of :he moSor iiSelf or OF
, the persons who dre forced to listen to
the racket. claims pioneer motorist
Of Washington.
If the motor refuses to star. easily
with the throttle only partly open the
difficulty can be surmountei by giving
the crank tuBn or two with the throt-
tic wide open and the ignition switched
OF and then cranking with the throttle
partly closed and the ignition on.
The idea is simply that the first turn
fills the cylinders with good, ricn gas
and leaves the motor ready TO start
readily when the spark passes the gap.
EMPLOYEES of the Buick Motor Com
pany's Washington branch have chal-
lenged the baseball nine of the Good
year Tire and Rubber Company's
branch. and the challenge has been &C
cepted by George 7. Howard. manager
OF the Goodyear branch. The game
will be played within the next two
weeks. and a large crowd Is expected to
be on hand to cheer the star players on
each team
The little horsehair eye stick is a
very handy travelling companion, for
ly and without causing irritation.
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
FORECAST DEMAND
FOR MOTOR TRUCKS
American Makers Expect Eu-
ropean War Will Make Busi-
ness Good.

An increased world demand for auto
mobiles and motor trucks will result
from the European war not only by the
destruction of thousands OF motor ve-
sicles used for military purposes. but
the rendering unfit for private uses of
many thousands more. The to al or
partial suspension of production OF mo-
tor cars and trucks in European tac-
tories will aid American makers to get
stronger foothold in the markets of
the world
Herewith are presented some war
notes of interest to automobile owners
and manufacturers:
The French government has been
quick to accept the claims OF the light
car, and is making use of a number OF
these machines for military service.
Soldiers are stopping tourists in Eng
land at every cross road. Disobediencs
OF an order to halt Is followed by gun
fire. Several persons have been wound
ed because of their indifference.
A number of members of the London
Motor Club have enlisted in the Eng
lish army. They are being drilled by
their former porter, who served in the
Grenadier Guards.
Albert Guyot. teammate OF Rene
Thomas. driver of the winning Delage
at Indianapolis in 1914, is driving an
army truck.
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
TIRES SHOULD BE OF AMPLE SIZE.

The same condition occurs when a
car with its extras is not equipped
with tires large enough properly to
support the load. and although II be
properly inflated. the weight fiattens
ii out where ii rests on the ground.
Just as in the case of a tire large
enough but not inflated to the proper
pressure. The extra strain thus i'm
posed not only breaks down the side
walls, but increases Susceptibility to
all the various forms of trouble.
PrODer attention to imitation VIII
usually insure good service. For the
man who exercises care in this partic-
ular. but who is still unrewarded with
the coOG service usually obtained b.
observing this precaution. the solu-
ton lies in the use of the oversize tire
the largest tire that fits each rim.
For every standard size of rim there
are two SiZes Of tire which fit.
For example. a 81 by rim carries a
"a by tire. Should the "a by tire.
after the car has been equipped with its
extras. prove inadequate for the sup
port Of the load. the - by AZ tire.
which also fits the 81 by rim and is
the regular oversize for the "a hv 4.
is the proper size to insure satisfactory
service Also the - by is the regular
oversize for the - bv 3l".
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
SOME DONT'S FOR
AUTOMOBILISTS

Don't run fas1 into or ACROSS
main highways.
Don't take blind curves too fast.
Don't run on the wrong side Of
the road.
Don't pass street cars when pas
sengers are boarding c. leav-
ing.
Don't fail to sounI vcur horn be-
fore passing other vehicles.
Don't forge. that car OF a per-
son may be just around the
turn
Don't forget that the other fel-
low may be dull, reckless, or
drunk.
Don't fail 20 look out for pedes-
trians.
Don't forget that children dash
sldden:y and Unexpectedly.
Don't take chances. That's the
simple, embracing r"le.
The Washington times., 1914-09-26

then desires to change to the regular
oversize tire for his rims. For making
this change, the manufacturer has pro-
vided every convenience Not only does
the oversize fit the rim as perfectly as
the regular size. but it also takes the
same tube. Tubes. like rims. are now
made interchangeable. Consequently
the change over to the oversize will not
require any changes or additions as TO
the tube equipment.
The oversize tire contains between 30
to 40 per cent more air capacity than
the regular size. This extra capacity
makes possible not only a more effec-
tive air cushion TO sustain the weight
imposed, but higher residence as we'll
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
Initiation and Size
Mean Tire Service
By GEORGE T. HOWARD.

The importance of keeping automobile tire in
ated to the proper pressure and avoiding the evil of
derinhaton is something that be overempha-
sized If less than the proper pressure be carried the
weight of the will not be properly sustained and
consequence there will be less atenng out where
the tire touches the ground This not only subjects the
casing destructive bending action when in motion, but
renders it susceptible to jury from bruises and bumps,
(which fuv inflated tire would safely resist
The Washington times., 1914-09-26

lltN. OF the SMITH lTeW
Motor Company. left today in REQ
touring car. on a trip through southern
Maryland.
George T. Howard. manager of the
Washington branch of the Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Company. returned
yesterday from trip in Virginia He
visited the trade in Norfolk. Richmond.
Petersburg and other cities and reports
business conditions to he good.
Driving a 1915 REQ touring car. r c.
SIN tn. of the Smith-Trew Motor Com
pany, left Thursday on a weeks trip
through Maryland. Virginia. and West
Viz Sinil. He will visit REQ dealers in
a number of cities.
In announcing that Its new car is
powered with an eight-cylinder engine
of the N-type. the Cadillac Motor Car
Company becomes the first American
manufacturer to develop an eight-cyl-
inder car for the market
The principal advantage of the eight
cylinder engine is, of course, it's continu-
GUS tOrque. and continued uniform gen.
Grafton of power" said J. NJ. Stoddard,
of the Cook & Stoddard Company.
Cadillac agents. who recently returned
from the Cadillac factory in Detroit
power impulses. of which there are eight
in each complete cycle of the engine,
four to every revolution of the crank
shaft. or one every quarter turn. The
firing alternates from side to side. The
continuous torque produces an almost
utter absence of vibration. at both high
and low speeds
'One of the factors which contributes
materially to the smoothness and alb
sence of vibration in this engine. aside
from its fundamental principle, is the
lightness of the reciprocating parts.
For example. a pair of piston connect
ing rods weigh only forty-eight ounces,
yet in making the laboratory tests it
required compression strain Of more
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
Automobile Indicators
Should Be Watched

Despite the fact that a well built cleo
trio lighting and starting system of an
automobile gives little trouble. Z is i'm
portant that the device provided by the
manufacturer to indicate arrangement
should be watched. 1t is almost as easy
to form the habit OF looking at indi-
Gators as it is to form the habit OF
ignoring them.
The Washington times., 1914-09-26

Buick carried off the hOnOrs in The
recent economy-relia bility run of the
Wisconsin Automobile Association. ac-
Cording TO advices received by Robert
u Martin. manager of the Buick Motor
Company's Washington branch. The
run was one of the most severe endur-
: nee and economy tests ever staged in
: : country. and for the second tir1e
this annual event a Buick Won two
{ I prizes and tied for the third. In
sweepstakes event for the Sentinel
: rrhy the Buick scored thousand
: 0iuts in the road score. 4 tEousan"
: riuts in the Gasolcnc economy scoIc
: j 995 points in the technical eXsn-
! ton. being penal zed five points for a
:. ose screw in the floor board and a
ose nut in tho winds hield. Out of a
! rssible score Of 5000 points the Buicf:
s ored 1895 points. its nearest compeu-
0r losing by thirteen points. In the
o 81 economy test for the Wisconsin
'otorist trophy the Buick AVERAGED =
" les per gallon of gasolere for the en-
. . distance. In the Milwaukee Free
oss trophy for the best reliabil't!
ore the Buick made a perfect score
ID was tied with five others. The car
p driven by Emil Hokanson.
The Washington times., 1914-09-26
Chains More Used.

L is gratifying to note that mo-
ists are becoming more sensible in
: weather and equip their cars with
'i-skid chains, in many instances
,rting them on all four wheels. The
.rying of a fire eXtinguisher is an
her sensible idea to which the mo-
ing public is rapidly taking"
The Washington times., 1914-09-26

". II II. Allen. jr.. is the latest pur-
laser OF \ Pullman light six" tour
: car Other sales renOrted bv W. p.
.rnrart and Company. include
.sndard electric coune to Congress
IN Borland. of NJ 'ssouri and a King
~ to Herbert Guggenheim.