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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

The Latin word from which pagan
is derived originally meant fountain
or spring; then the village which
sprang up around it, and finally, the
residents of the village. AS Christian
ity took strong root at first in the large
centers of population and the worship
of the pagan deities fingered longest
in the country and among the country
villages, it came to be understood that
pagan or villager was, in virtue of
his residence, a worshiper of the old
gods, and thus the term acquired it's
present significance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

Turkeys area is about $4,000
square miles.
Slate billiard tables were first
played on in Great Britain in 1927.
The pigs of Morocco have learned
to climb trees in search Of nuts.
A shell weighing about 70 pounds
exploded into shower Of 1920 pieces.
Two of the ingredients of Chinese
joss sticks are aconite, to protect them
from rats and mice, and camphor,
which makes them burn steadily.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
Military Drill in
Colleges is Favored
BY PROF. H. a. HARRIS. Chicago

the national life Young who to college be divided
c-those earnest and those who not Happily the
first class greatly pdomnates But both classes make the same error
though from different reasons want to drill
He has convenient chance get lab
oraory section something @ and does not want quit and put
when hour would finish experiment
complete problem.
The der the hand drill nereres with his watch
ing taking part the college sports something e An hour OF
marching the with head shoulders and with
alert the inspiring influence of action teamwork
and military music grand finish for the day of college student and
a grand preface for the evening meal.
In college prone neglect the simple laws of
health and take drill would be worth while times
over thing than force students to exercise regularly
IN open air.
great that catches the very fellow who would
not get the exercise except upon compulon
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
low in Little Things.

Yes, there is joy in little things. We
don't have to wear silk-lined opera
capes or eat lunch in French restau-
rant to have a good time. No matter
how humble our home or narrow our
life's path may be, if we are blessed
with health there are numberless little
toys awaiting us whichever way we
turn, but we must train our eyes to
see them and our hands to grasp them.
and finally we must tell others less
observant of the treasure box we've
found.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

imagines worries
that have existed
in the past and
never will exist in
the future. Many
an entertainment
the single woman
would like to go
to of an evening,
but hesitates be-
cause she has no
male escort. If
she is sufficiently
independent to
make her way to
t h e aforesaid
place of amuse-
ment, she must
stand in line with
the men, while
the dainty women
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

Yet who would live, and live without
eheee
The merry-hearted woman, who is
auil OF fun, of rollicking disposition.
eutspoken in manner, has no secrets
which everyone may not know. She
can be trusted as those who know her
have every faith in her. She is Meth
@r serious, nor cautious, but means
what she says out and out. Even
her aRoring man companions are quick
20 admit that her blithe way is harm
aess-and It Is part of her nature to
smile cheerily. Her way is conta-
xSous. Unlike these girls who are as
merry sunbeams, is the self-important,
conscious young woman, of her pow
IRIS of attraction over hearts-the
male ones, especially. She seems TO
xnagnetize every man with whom she
comes in contact. In short, her smile
Is a studied, effective one, which she
has learned By experience to WELD
with great power in her behalf. She
has studied charming manner, a
cute, inn,cent-appearing expression,
which seems 10 amuse the men. Even
Aer attitude is inclined to be daring
IN styse, from the tilt of her hat to
The wee beauty patch on her cheek,
Aer high-heeled French slippers and
Imposing form. High spirited young
nen flock to her side, eager to escort
Aer TO the best places, which she en-
Sgyg. As he must have expected, she
a an extravagant young woman. with
m air about her that implies unmis-
aakably that he will have to spend
money literally upon her. This ex-
aravagance he INDUCES in so reck-
anssly that il is more than fortnight
before he sends his card to her and
SHOWS his face at her domicile the
next time. Az unmarried coquette, as
ahis sort Of a young woman certainly
a. has q warning which comes to her
"A last II is in her instance-the folly
Of love, and not its blessing. This
sora Of a young woman is blind in her
discerning, and thus eventually falls
az love with a married man. 1t is
seldom that she falls desperately in
sOse with this man the first time she
meets hfm. He is noncomnittal when
ghe breaches the inquiry as to wheth-
9r me is single. He is just the kind
ut a man she would care to marry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
Serious Problem.

A rather serious problem confronts
the editor when a prominent adver-
tiser sends in an original poem by his
bright little twelve-year-0ld grand.
daughter with the suggestion that II
would look well on the editorial page
Ohio State Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

SECRET WORRIES.
MMyeasS9 JNN2rH5E

4 wonder did you ever count
The value of one human fate;
Or gum che Infinite amount
OF one hearts treasures and the weight
OF Tssfe's one v3nrure, and concentrate
purpose of soul
Yea Love has daily ?erils such
AS none fOresee a.d none control;
Ard hearts are strung so that one touch,
Careless or rough, may jar the whole.
The woman who has not the strong
nrxn of a husband to lean upon often
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
Its Eve Closed.

Little Edna was trying In vain to
thread her needle. Mamma" she
said finally, Il fink this needle must
be asleep; just can't get the thread
in It's eye at ALL"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

Rice soup, if made from
rice and water without any
leguminous vegetable add
ed, is not a satisfactory
substitute for meat, if it is
made from polished rice
and more than 80 per cent
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
IL All Depends.

She (sweetly)-Do you believe that
kissing is dangerous?
He cautiously L Well, I-er-is
your father at home this evening?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

Military instruction in
colleges is highly impor.
tant, not only for the phys
ical development, the dis
cipline and the intellectual
exercise it provides, but for
the important bearing it
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
Eniumatic.

He-Do you know / suffer so much
from that gone" feeling, Miss Daisy.
She-I think l should rather enjoy
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

The professional hostess
is no longer a luxury at the
vacation resort = she's a
dire necessity. For it is the
uninteresting, dowdy Glen
tele that makes a hotel pay.
Left to themselves, they
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30
WOMAN'S SMILE.

Mysterious Love, uncertain treasure,
Hast thou more of pain than pleasure?
Endless 1ornents dwell about thee,
Yet. who would live, and live witho
AbNee
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

One surely does get some
new ideas from the depart
ment of agriculture. Fol
lowing the dictum that
''the only fruit which equals
the persimmon in its value
as a food is the date" we
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-30

No one is so accursed by fate,
No one so utterly desolate,
But some heart, though unknown
Responds unto his own.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-26

report on the moral conditions. Yes
terday they turned In the III 81 llll,.,4-
ment of their report. They said that
the conditions were bad.
There investigation is not finished.
When it is officers of the juvenile
court have promised a report which
will shock the parents Of the North
west Side into action.
In the report turned in yesterday
the investigator told how young
girls, many apparently under 10
years of age, were found drinking
with men companions in saloons and
cafes around the park and in the park
itself.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-26
AMUSEMENT OF THE WRONG
SORT AT RIVERVIEW PARK

"One OF the girls recently brought
in told us how she f1irted with man
in the park and how he bought her
several drinks in the Idle Hour cafe,
situated just outside of the park, D."
said Asst States Atty Hogan. Later
she was taken to West Side hotel.
We now have the hotel in on a similar
charge. A warrant will be taken out
for the owner of the cafe within few
days"
Hogan was asked if he thought the
park sufficiently policed.
81 think that there are enough po-
Hceman, but I don't think that they
are on the job replied Hogan. "The
majority Of the cases which come
into this court are preventable. The
officers should prevent the men from
picking up the girls whose mothers
allow them to go without escorts"
81 think if two policewomen were
assigned to the park these crimes
would be reduced" said Judge Bar
feline. "Girls would talk to them
where they would be impudent to
policeman. They could also prevent
unescorted girls from staying in the
park until late at night"
The identity of the investigators is
being kept secret.
Last summer 35 of the girls |
brought into the girls court blamed
their downfall to Riverview park. |
Some of them told Judge Mary Bar
telme of the girls court that they had |
been seduced by employees of the |
park. Others said that middle-aged |
men, with plenty of money, had Civ
en- them a good time and led them
astray.
Riverview has been open but
short time this season and already
four more girls have been brought
into court. They told Of being en-
tertained by men in the beer gardens
and cafes in the park and how they
were later taken to West Side hotels.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-26

Who cares for freckles! Tiny tur-
bans are becoming to piquant faces,
so the brimless hat that offers an in
vitation to Old Sol to put sun kiss"
on the nose of the summer girl is
one of the popular head pieces" of
the season..
This trim little turban is of straw
with broad band of blue taffeta and
q huge pink silk poppy at either side.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

pie like them better that way than
when packed loosely in barrels.
Be particular to select good apples
of the same size for the top layer, but
be just as particular to see that those
in the middle and the bottom of the
box are equally good.
Second quality apples should be
packed in the same way, in boxes by
themselves, and the culls can either
be made into cider or worked up for
family use or sold in the market for
just what they are. If the second
grade apples and the culls are packed
in along with the best you will get
nothing more than the price for culls,
as buyers always base their Offering
on the poorest quality of fruit
If the fruit Is stored in the cellar. it
must be well ventilated and perfectly
dry, although we have found that APP
pies stored on a cement floor become
too dry and are apt to shrivel. We be-
lieve that there is nothing better than
an earthen floor for storing apples or
fruits of all kinds, providing the drain
age is perfect.
If the cellar becomes damp at sud-
den thaws the fruit should be looked
over carefully and all imperfect speci-
mems sorted out and the fruit elevated
two or three feet above the floor
If you are going to plant new or
chard next spring make your selec-
tons now and give your order to the
nursery along in February SO that it
may be delivered to you when wanted.
BY getting in your order early you are
more likely to get good trees and Ship
ments will be made to reach you at
planting time.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
IF HAIR IS TURNING
GRAY, USE SAGE TEA
Don't Look Old! Try Grandmother's
Recipe to Darken and Beautlfy
Gray, Faded, Lifeiess Hair.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully darkened, glossy and abundant
with brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Whenever her hair fell out OF took on
that dull, faded or streaked appear
ance, this simple mixture was applied
with wonderful effect. BY asking at
any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Hair Remedy" you will get a
large bottle of this old-time recipe,
ready to use, for about so cents. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair and is splendid for dan
druff, dry, itchy scalp and falling hair.
A well-known druggist says every
body uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur,
because 1t darkens so naturally and
evenly that nobody can tell 1t has been
applied-it's SO easy to use, too. You
simply dampen comb or soft brush
and draw 1t through your hair, taking
one strand at time. BY morning
the gray hair disappears; after an.
other application or two, it is re.
stored to its natural color and looks
glossy, soft and abundant. ADV.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Best Time for Pruning.

There is lot Of truth in the old
saying that one should prune when
the knife is sharp. Spring is the best
time for pruning, as at that time the
wounds heal up most quickly. If the
trees are making excessive growth a
pruning early in July is good, as there
is not likely to be any new growth
starting as the results of cutting out
the old. There is also little danger Of
recurring growth IL just the water
sprouts are cut out now.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
IF BACK HURTS CLEAN
KIDNEYS WITH SALTS
Drink Lots Of Water and Stop Eating
Meat for a While II the Bladder
Bothers You.

Meat forms uric acid which excites
and overworks the kidneys In their
efforts to filter it from the system.
Regular eaters of meat must flush the
kidneys occasionally. You must re-
lieve them like you relieve your bow
els; removing all the acids, waste and
poison, else you feel dull misery in
the kidney region, sharp pains in the
back or sick headache, dizziness, your
stomach sours, tongue is coated and
when the weather is bad you have
rheumatic twinges. The urine Is
cloudy, full of sediment; the channels
often get irritated, obliging you to get
up two or three times during the
night.
To neutralize these irritating acids
and flush off the body's urinous waste
get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from any pharmacy; take a table
spoonful in glass of water before
breakfast for few days and your kid
neys will then act fine and bladder
disorders disappear. This famous salts
is made from the acid OF grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to clean
and stimulate sluggish kidneys and
stop bladder irritation. Jad Salts is
inexpensive; harmless and makes a
delightful effervescent Whitewater
drink which millions of men and
women take now and then, thus avoid.
ing serious kidney and bladder dis
eases--Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
PICKED UP IN THE ORCHARD
Mice Much Damage Will Result
Sort and Pack Appies-

AS we look out over the orchard
these days, everything seems to be
quiet and peaceful on the surface; but
II there Is deep snow on the ground
thousands OF mice are probably busy
making their tunnels from their nests
to the young trees to breakfast Off
their tender bark. II you have not
protected the trees by putting paper
or wire screens about them your re-
Elections will not be altogether pleas
ant.
II you have apples to sell and they
have not yet been properly sorted and
packed, now is a good time to do this
work. Sort according to size and color
and pack in small boxes with paper be-
tween the layers, particularly If you
have private customers, as most peo.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
HELPING Reform.

He-Miss Prettyface, have been
converted. and l want to make resti.
tuition Of any wrong l have done. !
stole some kisses from you, and
would like to give them back.
She--Well, Mr.. Smith. OF course
don't want to put any obstacle in
the way of your doing what you think
is right.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
More Serious.

Another poor fellow hard pressed
said the man with the newspaper.
"Hoity! toity!" exclaimed his trav-
cling companion. THE world is full
Of men like that nowadays"
Il think not. This man was run
over by a steam roller"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
In STYLE, Except for the Shine.

II read in the fashion notes that
short-waisted coats would be in style
this season." commented Mrs. Pozoz-
zle to her sister, so your last years
suit will be right in vogue"
''Yes," rejoined her sister, but 1t
did not say anything about the new
serges having a very noticeable and
brilliant gloss on them, did It? I'm
afraid I can't qualify with that shine
on my skirt"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Vaccination = Fake.

II any tree doctor offers to vaccinate
your trees to repel insects and disease
set the dog on him and drive him or
the place in a hurry. He is faker
and his treatment Is no good. II may
hurt the tree; it certainly will not be
OF benefit.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Best Keeping Qualities.

For best keeping qualities, apples
should be picked as soon as they are
well colored and before they are over
ripe. However, II picked too green
they will shrivel, while IL allowed to
become too ripe they will become dry
and mealy.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Attention. Mothers!

Write VIM. Wrigley Jr. Co.. 1904
Kesner Bldg, Chicago, ILL.,. for 20 page
beautifully colored Mother Goose
Jingle Book" Sent free to all read
ers of this paper.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

Redd-Named your new motor boat
yet?
Greene--Yes; we've named II after
our young son, because II makes such
fuss when II comes in contact with
water.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Was a Surprise,

Officer Qnstructing recruit in Sig
naling)-Didn't you get that message?
Recruit-Yes, sir: Three taubs and
a Zeplin comm hover the ILL.,"
Officer-Then why the deuce didn't
you send it on?
Recruit-Well, sir, Hi couldn't ard
ly believe it-London Punch.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Can't Even BE 6rouuht.

do you subscribe to the old story
that the criminal always returns to
the scene of the crime?"
Not always" replied the sure
enough detective. Sometimes the ex.
tradition papers won't hold"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Pear Trees Bun Hiah.

Young pear trees are inclined to run
mp high. They should be headed in
severely every year while young. Bear
ing pear trees Decd but little pruning.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
And one of the saddest.

What is the shortest word in the
English language"
Broke" = Boston Evening Tran
script.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

Happy is the home where Red Gross
Ball Blue is used. Sure to please. Al
grocers. Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

A simple remedy against coughs and all
throat irritations are Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops-5c at all good Druggists.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Optimistic Thought

II we have the resolution &c hold
fast in our hour of trial. from this very
ilrmness serenity returns.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

For genuine comfort and lasting pleas
ure use Red Cross Ball Blue on wash day
All good grocers. Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

When strange dog wags his tail
it is safe to handle him-if he is
muzzled.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Sells or Sight.

Peddler-Have you any daughters.
mum?
Housekeeper-Sir!
please, mum, | don't ask out OF
vulgar curiosity. I'm selling resound-
ers."
What are they?"
you hang one in the hall. mum,
and it SO magnifies every sound that
u goodnight kiss sounds like a can
non shot"
Give me three. "-New York
Weekly.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

When woman loses hei temper
she shows her age.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Good Advice.

William must speak, but I'm 81
furried!
James-Bill, collect yourself.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Omar Was a Rooter.

cure?
Omar-An epicure, my boy, is man
who would rather eat than see a base
ball game.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Explained.

Dad, what is meant by the EN-.
barrassment of richest"
Poor relations, my son."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19

important 20 Mothero
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that Il
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
A Handicap.

She-This house advertises a con-
tinual supply of hot water.
He--Not for me! I'd be always In
1t.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-03-19
Frank.

Frank.
PA, how do you pronounce" !
'If it's the war news you're read
ing. you needn't go any further. I
don't know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-08
Partly cloudy tonight
and Tuesday; slowly ris-
ing temperature.
Shaded area shows precipitation
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS

The northeastern low which is dis
appearing beyond New England mas
been attended by light rain or snow
from the Ohio valley and the lake
region TO the north Atlantic coast The
north Pacific storm which is central
of the coast of Washington has
caused occasional rain as far south
ward along the coast as northern Cali
fornia- High pressures and generally
fair weather prevail between the
Rockies and the Aileghanies. with the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-08
EXECUTORS Notice.

Estate of Reinhold Letsch, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Reinhold Letsch, late of
the county of Rock Island. state or
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the Hon.
Benjamin Bell, judge of The probate
court OF Rock Leland county, at the
probate court room, in the city of
Rock Island. at the April term, on the
first Monday in April next. at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose OF having
the same adjusted. All persons in
de5ted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the IN
dersigned.
Gated 9th day OF January, A. d.
1915.
AUGUSTA LETSCH. Executrix.
Walker, ingram, & Sweeney. attor-
neys