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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
THOUSANDS OF
AVAILABLE HOMESTEADS
Western Canada's Homestead
Area BEING Increased.

The great rush for hOmesteadS
Whenever a reservation is opened by
the u. S. government reveals the fact
that there is a great desire on the
part OF the American people to get
land The fact that tens of thousands
are on hand at every opening, and on
ly a few hundred hOmesteads are
available shows that the avail
able agricultural lands which are
in the gift of the government are rap
idly diminishing. In addition to this
agricultural lands that are oc proved
value have advanced in price to such
an extent that It becomes serious
question to the man with moderate
means who intends to go into farming,
where he shall go. Fortunately there
is yet to be had in Western Canada,
either in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or
Alberta, thousands of free homesteadS
of 100 acres each, which may be had,
by the simple process of filing, paying
a ten dollar entrance fee, and living on
it for six months each year for three
years. There is no necessity to make
long, tedious and expensive journey,
only to find you have one chance in
fifty of getting what you want Al.
though this homesteading has been
going ON in Canada for q number of
years, and hundreds Of thousands of
them have been taken by hundreds of
thousands OF Americans, there re-
mains sufficient to last for some time,
and of as good land as any that has
yet been taken up. In fact, in the
opinion of very many, those that are
left are Of the best. They comprise
lands that give the opportunity to in
dulge in the growing Of grain, wheth-
er it be wheat, oats, barley or flax,
but in addition these lands are admir-
ably adapted for mixed farming, a
class of farming that is certain to give
better returns than that of all grain
growing. Cattle thrive and fatten on
the nutritious grasses; dairying can
be carried ON successfully; timber for
building is within reach, and water is
easy to get. These lands are located
in the park districts of any OF the
three Provinces; groves of trees in
tersperse the LANDSCAPE and give it a
beauty that can only be attained in
the more open prairie sections by the
planting of trees. Tree culture b. lilo
way is being carried on to a great eX-
tent. Besides these free grant lands
there are lands which may be hau by
purchasing from railways and priEato
companies and individuals These
lands have not increased in price as
their productive qualities and their 10
cation might have warranted, and may
still be had at reasonably low prices
and on easy terms. The crop in West
ern Canada in 1913 was one of the
best OF the number of good crops that
that country has raised. Wheat has
been reported with yields Of from 80
to As bushels per acre, and other grain
with like heavy yields.--Advertise-
mpnt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
Blamed 1t on Medicine.

Seasickness affects people different
ly, but it is doubtful if many accept it
in the spirit manifested by certain
small sinner who, by reason of his
poor health, had been subjected to
various kinds of unpleasant medical
treatment Fairchild was taken out
for an ocean sail, with direful conse-
quences. He kept silence as long as
he could, but at last even his good
nature revoIted Between paroxysnls
he angrily addressed his mother.
II told you never, never again to
give me medicine without telling me
about it, I'd lots rather know when
I'm going to be sick!"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
HOW TO TREAT PiMPLES AND
BLACKHEADS

For pinples and blackheads the fol-
lowing is a most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura Oint-
ment, on the end of the finger, but
do not rub. Wash off the Cuticura
Ointment in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best on rising and retiring.
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath, to as
sist in preventing inflammation, irri-
tation and clogging Of the pores, the
common cause of pimples, blackheads.
redness and roughnoss, yellow, oily,
notify and other unwholesome condi-
tions of the skin.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card ~Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
Lost Spring Rediscovered.

The hot spring at Matlock Bath,
England, which was lost $50 years ago,
was rediseoNered the other day. It's
source lis IN "a lead mine which has
not been worked for 100 years. DR..
Short OF Sheffield left a record III
1773 that he visited the mine. and
discovered a hot spring many degrees
hotter than the present spring at Mat
lock Bath, which is eight degrees Fab
renheit. Efforts to redisoover the
Spring have been made for months bv
Mr.. d. Palmer Pearson of Matlock
Bath and by Messrs. J. w. Puttrell,
Sheffield, and Percival Ashford, the
cave explorers, but they did not meet
with success until the other day. They
nave had thrilling adventures In the
numerous caves and mines of the dis
trict.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
Japanese Entertainments.

Stage management in Japan lie
somewhat eccentric. When an cctor
is killed during the play a man in
black rushes on and holds a large
cloak before the supposed corpse. who
rises and runs off the stage. The
scenes are never shifted, but the
whole stage ,revolves unon wheels;
while between the acts the children
among the audience rush behind the
curtain and play until the drum beats
for another act. The performance
begins at 10 a. m, and the audience
provision themselves for twenty-four
hours, curling themselves up on mats
and smoking the whole time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
SEEMED LIKE A REFLECTION
Under the Circumstances Doctor
Needed Strong Sense of Humor to
Avert Branstorn1.

A certain doctor, who is, on his own
frank admission, "the ugljest man in
four counties" has a keen sense of
humor which enables him to enjoy
many real and unconscious reflections
upon his facial deficiencies.
Once, after he had arrived too late
to succor poor woman who had been
killed in factory, the local newspa-
per published an ambiguous account
OF the case, which the Doctor with
grim appreciation, preserved.
Having first described how the wom-
an had come by her injuries. the para
graph went on to say:
Strong hopes we're entertained OF
saving fer life until Doctor P ar
rived; but these hopes unfortunately
proved ill-founded, for the moment
the doctor showed his face within the
door the poor woman fell back with a
gasp and expired
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
At The RIGHT Time
BY FLORENCE LILLIAN HENpER-
SON.

SON.
Going, Arnold?" questioned Hal
Daniels. as he stood in the suburban
real estate office of Young &c Co., ad-
dressing the manager of that branch
of big city business.
iii tell you in a minute" replied
Arnold White-"four, six, eight, nine,
and he Tipped over the bank bills in
his hand and then said definitely and
withal quite disconsolately-"no."
why not?"
Cant afford it."
NONSENSE! See here | believe you
are showing the white feather. Any
one watching out with half an eye
during the past month, can tell where
your chief interest is. And Miss Leila
Morton is we'll worthy the attentions
of any young mani"
mo doubt of that" half sighed Ar
mold. "In fact, that's the trouble. 9th
ers besides myself feel the spell of
her witching sweetness and beauty.
She has any number of cavaliers and
how do ] show up with-well, for in
stance such a sutton as Ray East
burner
Eyes, Eastburne has some money
and is great catch" agreed Hal, but
he don't stand the ghost of a show. A
motiveless idler is not the style of
man Leila fancies. Confidentially, Ar
mold, my sister"
There was an interruption. A Gus
toner came driving UP in an automo-
bile, wishing to look at some houses
listed for sale by the Office and Arnold
had to hurry away at once.
Have you half an hour to spare,
Hall" he inquired OF his friend.
"Sure-double chat time, if can be
useful"
Just keep the office open until I
return, will you?"
"I'll do that" responded Hal and set
tied himself back in the comfortable
swivel chair as the machine whirled
away.
Hal had not fully dropped into the
luxuriousness Of repose when there
WIS a visitor. He was bronzed faced,
brisk framed man with all the marks
of an outdoor life upon him. His rug
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

gedness, however, was tempered by a
certain intellectual tinge. He might
have been a professional man, judging
from his eye and his manner of
speech.
"Mr. Arnold White?' he spoke in
Quiringly.
mo, sfr-only his friend"
81 was told l would find him here"
Mr. White is temporarily absent
with a CLIENT explained Hal. II ex-
pect him back within half an hour"
"Ah, then / will wait" said the
stranger, seating himself. Friend of
Mr.. White, are you? How is he get
ting along?"
'He is the best fellow in the world"
declared Hal with unction. land an up
to-date salesman. When he came here
he made a two years salary contract
for a ridiculous sum. That expires
soon. He'll get rich on his commits
sions, if they give him half a chance"
That's promising" commented the
visitor "Contented, happy, i sup
pose?"
Well, he's in love!" laughed Hal
Tell me about that" rather eagerly
urged the stranger.
mo, I'm talking too much. guess"
dissented Hal, suddenly realizing that
he was discussing hi, absent friend
too freely with stranr"-
See here" said the latter" III het-
ter tell you something. You are real
friend Of Mr.. White. are YOU not?"
Arnold thinks So"
Good A little closer, please
have something confidential to tell
you"
For nearly FIVE minutes the stranger
poured a strange ta lie into the ears of
his amazed auditor. Hal looked star
tied, then delighted. He slapped his
knee with a sounding whack and burst
forth into jolly laughter.
Capital. famous! Arnold deserves
it ALI" he cried Loyalty. Yes, you
need to know all You see, my sis
ter
And this time Hal Daniels found a
listener to what his sister, the fast
friend of Leila Morton, knew of her
preferences az to her many beaux,
Arnold White especially considered.
This gentleman wishes to look over
your property" advised Hal, as Arnold
returned in the automobile and his
first customer drove away.
'Ah, yes bowed Arnold Zone
word, Hail." he added, stepping to the
side of his friend and speaking con-
fidentially; 81 wish you would get
word to Miss Morton through your
sister that | cannot attend the theater
party to the city tomorrow evening"
"Nonsense!" began Hal stormily.
mo, it isn't. 1 haven't asked Miss
Norton"
"No, but I'll bet, she expects it,
Il can't afford il just now. HAL" as
serted Arnold seriously. Another
thing, ! can't hope to keep up the So
ciety pace with her gentleman friends
who have nothing to Go but spend
their money"
AS to marriage, he was too much of
man TO ask any young lady to share
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
I!< TIL TWILIGHT
JAMES BRYCE A BUSY MAN

The Rt Hon. James Bryce, when he
left the British embassy at Washing
ton. announced that he was retiring
from public life. That may have been
true, but like many another retired
British statesman. he is finding that
he is buster in his retirement than he
was as an ambassador.
Since his return to London from his
around-the-world trip, Mr.. Bryce has
had not many days to himself He did
for few weeks go into retirement
at his modest country home, Hind
leap Forest Row, Sussex, but his
retirement was almost entirely taken
up in writing, for Mr.. Bryce is GER
tain to give the public something
about the countries he visited after
leaving America, and perhaps book
about America.
His real work henceforth. however,
will doubtless be, as one writer has
aptly put it, ito express the needs OF
the community upon the broader sides
of life" Since his return home Mr..
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
AIDS WIVES OF PRISONERS

The duchess of Marlborough. who
has opened sale work in Sunderland
house in aid of prisoners wives, is
the busiest philanthropist in London
today. She found time, however, to
cooperate in organizing great pic
ture charity ball In Albert hall few
days ago, in which she appeared in
Greek costume
Every year the scope Of the Ouch
ess' activities widens. She is seem.
ingly unable to resist any appeal made
to her in deserving cause. For the
last few weeks she has made public
engagements every day In addition to
attending committees and making her
own rounds among her charges.
Sunderland house has become q GEN.
ter of philanthropic undertakings. as
was Grosvenor house for a generation
under the late duke of Westminster.
The duchess Of Marlborough babe
farewell at Euston station to her
brother. William X. Vanderbilt, Jr
who left London on sDecial train
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
So Cheerful.

Uncle Josh-Here's a letter from
Nephew Henry, that's gone to AfrlcA
says within 20 rods of his house
there's family o laughing hycnas.
His Wife--Well, I'm glad IIenry'D
got pleasant neighbors, anyway
something!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
The Cause.

Who is that fellow" asked Greene
Of a friend one evening at the club.
"Why, that's Henderson" was the re-
ply; you know him, don't you? Come
on over, I'll introduce you" Excuse
me-" said Greene, with considerable
emphasis, Il have no use for that
fellow" Why" Queried the other, in
some surprise, what have you agains.
him?" well. old man, OF course you
didn't know" explained Greene. but.
you see, he Tilted my wife once"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
KING FERDINAND AS SUPPLIANT

King Ferdinand spent the month OF
November in Vienna, humble sup.
plant for his own throne, 1t is said.
Because of this visit, the report went
forth from Sofa that this talented scion
Of the house of Coburg. who but a
short time ago was to revive in all of
it's ancient glories and breadth and
width the old Bulgarian empire, Is to
be forced to abdicate in favor Of his
own son, Crown Prince Boris.
The role of suppliant sits so i'll on
no one as it does on this proud. ambi-
tious man. He has all the pride of rank
and family and the yearning for sue
cess where others have rallied and
where he came SO near achieving. He
comes of two great families. son of
Prince Auguste of Saxe-Coburg and
Princess Clementine, daughter OF
Louis Philippe, king of France, and is
thus cousin to most of the crowned
heads Of Europe
1t was but five years ago that he
paid another visit to Vienna and SO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

great variety of subjects AS
likely as
n own
this practice OF
to his country
Edward
Sir
appeal and in that time he
in which
in the conference at The HAGUE
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

well automatically
realize
Herzegovina Prince Ferdinand proclaimed independence Bulgaria the
the old cathedral in the ancient Bulgarian capital OF Tirnovo
disasters diplomacy
schemes his
whom
he all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
WSCOUNT HALDANE PRAISES AMERICA

The Thanksgiving dinner Of the
American society in London was note
worthy because of the announcement
Of the British governments indorse-
ment OF the Monroe doctrine by Wis
count .Haldane, lord high chancellor.
Il recently made visit to the Uni
ted States" Lord Haldane said. land
came back not only with vivid rec
objection OF the cordial welcome / re-
ceived, but with a deep sense of the
high ideals the British and American
nations held in common-the high
ideals of citizenship OF the two coun-
tries.
Before he became president, Wood
row Wilson was thinking man and a
moralist In stndying his career
cannot fail to be impressed by his de-
tached character, and find that he has
not ceased to be a thinker and NOR
alist because he has become the hold
er of a great office. We see in him the
aspirations and ideals expressed Of his
nation to the world. It is not his ex-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
Off and On,

Save when you're young" The
speaker, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. was
addressing a Y. NJ. c. A. meeting in
Cleveland.
Save when you're young" repeated
Mr.. Rockefeller, with smile. The
years will pass swiftly. Then, when
you find yourself we'll on, you'll also
find yourself we'll off,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

But the girl with small foot may
be able to set it down hard on a mans
neck after he has faced the parsoa
with her. sd
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
Another Cinch.

When a woman takes up physical
culture you will know that she either
wants to reduce the size of something
or increase it.-Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

Mrs. winslows SNoAAlng Syrup for Children
teething, softens NV gums, reduces inhauma-
ton allays pain, curee wind cole Csc q buttle.Ak
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

Speaking in a Business Way.
Don't you think that play of yours
is little risque?"
EYES," replied the manager. IF
you can get a play that is risky
enough, you've got sure thing"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01


to its
whC independence
thing South back liberty
to thosew fought"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

Vanderbilt
a
platform
OF trimmed
VIII
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

She's bright girl who can snatch
an eligible man from designing
widow. -.- 4
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
Naturally.

Naturally.
Maude--Do you care to press flow
ers?
Iiarold-Yes, If they happen to be
your beautiful two lips.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

They stop the tickle-Dean's Mentho.
lated Cough Drops stop coughs by STOP
ping the cause-5c at Drug Stores.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
| SAMPLE FREE

Try 1t for nasal and dry catarrh,
sneezing, cold In the head, hay fever or
any complication resulting from chronic
catarrh. Keeps the breathing passages
open, thus giving sound, restful sleep and
no snoring. Soothes ana heals the inflamed
membranes. Fine for nose bleed. Get
Kondor's, the original and genuine Catarrn-
al Jelly, at druggists or direct, In sanitary
tubes, Csc or SOC. Sample free. Write
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

Calmness and Strength.
Power is SO Enthusiastically calm.
that calmness in itself has the aspeC'
Of power, and forbearaace implies
stTength.-Bulwer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

Heynst;tching Buttons Covered
Hem" titching 10 cents per yard Buttons covered
acrnrtsiuh and knife pleatiRR dore promptly hail
orders given special attention, work guagaDteed.
a.. VAN STONE COMPANY
g. so. 3tl street Minneapolis, hlEns
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
PUTNAM. FADELESS DYES

sS boilers offers m
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01

hey dye in cold water better than any other dive,
&c. MONROE DRUG COMPANY. Quincy. iii.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-01-01
SEES WORLD NEAR ITS END

Copyright. 1913, by w. G. Chapman.)
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Stock Exposition
In Union Yards

A Pacific-International Live Stock
Exposition will be held at the Union
Stock Yards December 7-12, 1914.
The exposition is one of the first of
it's kind, on such a large scale, ever
held on the Pacific coast. All stock
men are eligible to enter their ami
mails. Liberal prizes are to be given.
AS the title states, the event will be
international. OMany stockmen are
planning to make exhibits.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

the films are also hand colored. A
large phonograph is used in lecturing
the films as they are thrown upon
the screen. This is not to be under
stood that the films are featured as
talking pictures, as no dialogue is
spoken. The lecture is merely sci
entific one-eXplanator of each pic
ture as it is shown. The story is di-
vided into four parts and each part
is given as one show. Each part
makes a complete story in itself, and
should a person attend but one per-
formance he would be able to witness
full and complete show.
The story of the life of Christ IL
given in four beautifully hand-colored
reels and makes one full evenings
show. This portion of the show was
produced in the Holy Land and is
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

What is conceded to be the greatest
motion picture production at the
present time in both subject and mag
nitude of production was opened at
the Vining yesterday afternoon
when the first part of the biblical
story of Creation" was thrown upon
the screen.
The Vining will carry this film un-
til August twenty-seventh, with the
exception of Saturday night, August
twenty-second, which is reserved for
one of their serial films. Two shows
will be given daily, at three p. m and
eight p. m.
Creation" deals with the life of
man from the first until the present
time and in telling the story thirteen
reels are used as well as five hun
dred hand-colored slides. Most OF
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Game Season Is
Temporarily Closed

On Monday Governor WesS issued
a proclamation closing :s5 season for
hunting deer until September /, be-
cause of the many forest fires and the
dry condition of the forests. The
proclamation was issued at the re-
quest of the forestry department,
which will cooperate with the game
department in promulgating and en-
forcing the proclamation.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

tre in Portland, where they were run
for a week
The International Bible Students
Association have opened this show
and will use the screen and high
powered lights to tell the stories Of
the Old and New Testament. Moth
ing short of magic would such per-
formance have seemed in days of old.
Nebuchadnezzar reading his doom on
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
More Abuse OF
Postal Frank

The absurd uses to which the U. S.
postal frank of members of congress
is put is shown by the receipt at this
office of a pamphlet giving instruc-
tions for raising winter wheat in the
eastern United States, sent under the
frank of Senator Chamberlain of Ore
gon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20
Would Sell Bonds
And Buy Ships

Washington, Aug. 20.-President
Wilson's plan to issue thirty million
dollars worth of Panama canal bonds
to buy merchantmen is enthusiastical-
ly supported by all members of con-
gress. Plans for the sale of the bonds
have been given to congress by Secre-
tary McAdoo and bids will be adver-
tised for soon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

That old friend the Vital Issue is
with us again. and is likely to remain
until after the polls close in Novem-
ber, 1916.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

It's a case of loves labor lost when
a woman has to take in washing in
order to support a worthless husband.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

But it costs at least ten times as
much to live according to the die
tates of fashion as it does to live ac-
cording to the demands of nature.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-08-20

AIOHllHuGu IIOu IdB6 OeNtH.D
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
FOR RENT-Five-roOm cottage with
range; large lot; IS. Also fur
nished apartment of front rooms.
S. l.. Allen, SO North Main.
FOUND-Tan silk hat. Owner may
have same by calling at this office
and paying for ad. 25-2t
FOR SALE-30-3O carbine in good
condition. H. S. Palmerlee. 25-tf
FOR SALE-Horse, years old,
sound and gentle, weight 1900;
also two-seated buggy and harness.
James Lowe, 280 Palm Ave. Phone
360-J. Its
FOR SALE-Cling, Muir and Craw,
ford peaches, for canning, or
packed for shipping. Call 419-J or
575 Liberty st. 25-2t