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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Health Insurance System Administered by
Government Would Stamp Out Disease
ByDR B. s. WARREN Of United States Public Health Service

Everything points necessity health
health wbeng of American are to
disease caused by poverty and lack OF
cooperation systematic effort by heathconeng agencies now
causing havoc among American industrial workers.
Under system of health insurance for wageworkers administered
the state and their families could ade
quae medical and surgical treatment through the OF fund to be
supplied payments Of so cents week for each employees cents
contributed by the employee 20 cents by the employer and cents
by the community through taxation
prevent disease the henurance system must be administered
with the active cooperation of local. state and national health officers and
existing for disease prevention By providing an expert
referees insured could be allowed
make physicians without threatening the efficiency and
economical operation Of the system
Family physicians of would be paid captaton basis
their patients WELL thus for the first
giving the medical profession opportunity to devote much time
energy the prevention of disease to its
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27

ton, however: all the debts were paid,
within week she and her pensioners
were quite comfortably domiciled in
the old house at Bridgeton. She sold
off the horses and carriages. The law
yer saved a moiety from the sale OF
the real estate and Inez found herself
the possessor of a liquid capital OF
about nine hundred dollars.
Were not so bad off, after all" she
observed cheeringly to her aunt and
uncle. 1--WE can all do some garden
work There is a cow, some chickens,
and the twenty acres ought to provide
for us with a little drawn from the
ready capital. The children must go
to school, Aunt Huldah can knit and
1 can sew, and we shall get along
charmingly.
YES, indeed" readily chirped in her
uncle, land am not so old that can
not do little work now and then for
neighboring farmers"
1t depressed Inez when for the first
time she went to look at ''the wet
meadows" They covered a few acres
and were a foot deep with swamp
grass and water. There seemed to be
a spring in the center which dubbed
up irrepressibly, the waste water hav-
ing made a sort of river bed, and
draining into the creek half mile
away. Surrounding it was noble
stretch of landscape-woods, valleys,
a little lake, and quite recently most
of this land had been taken over by a
city syndicate. Inez heard that the
enterprising Spectator controlling it
was planning to buy up all the land
available and start an up-to-date sum.
mer resort.
ITS ideal, that is sure" reflected
Inez-"all but my poor little damp
patch of bog. Oh, dear!"
The exclamation was caused by g
sudden gust of wind taking her new
hat flying. 1t was dainty creation
and it skinned the long waving grass
and gently sailed down across the tor
of a stunted bush.
Inez glanced at her low slippers and
the treacherous CLINT of water under
the grasses knee deep in some places
She was about to turn from the spot
and find some barefooted farmers boy
to help her out in her predicament
when she noticed, appearing from be
hind some bushes near the spring, 6
young man. He wore high boots, lift
ed his cap to her, boldly waded after
her hat and restored it to her. In the
interim Inez had noticed that second
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
MANS STRENGTH A FICTION
In Reality He Has Weaker Constitu-
ton and Is Less Resistant to
Enemies of Life.

1t is customary to speak OF man as
stronger than woman, though this is
half true, half false; for although he is
stronger of frame and muscle and
more active he is of markedly weaker
constitution, less resistant to the ene-
mics of life. And this differences
seems native and intrinsic, not due to-
ments of society; for already in in
fancy the man-child is more open to-
the attack of mortal disease. Where
100 girl babies die in the first year Of
life, our census shows that there die
about $50 boys.
In the sense organs there is differ
ence closer to what we know Of mind,
and which is not wholly in accord with
the common thought that women are
more sensitive than men. They are
more delicate of touch, and can per-
| ceive certain tastes, notably sweet at
low degree that escapes the man, al
though for salt and sour and bitter, as
well as for smell in general, the evil
dence is not so clear. In Miss Nelson's
experiments in California, says George
Malcolm Stratton in the Century, the
men were able to hear fainter tones,
and for all but one of several pure col
ors of the spectrum the men, contrary
to the popular belief, detected the color
at lower intensity than did the
women.
But besides this difference in the
senses when they are normal, serious
defects of eye and ear come far more
often to the man and to the mah-child.
Color blindness, which is usually in
nate and is therefore not to be ascribed
to the manner in which man lives and
works, is about tenfold more frequent
among men than among women. Blind
ness pure and simple is also more fire.
Quent among men.
OF the number reported totally blind
in our country, about 10000 are male
and $500 are female. AS proof that
this great excess of the male blind is
not due entirely to the greater danger
in mems work, there is great excess
of males among those blind at birth.
The most serious defects of hearing
also occur Oftener among men; for or
those reported in our census as totally
deaf there are thousands more males
than there are females.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Preparedness For War Will Make Nation
More Efficient In Peaceful Occupations
BY DIR. LEO H. BAEKELAND of New York
Member of United States Naval Consulting Board

We have realize that preparedness for national defense
which intimately connected with preparedness for
national efficiency economic and industrial makeup We
find for instance that cannot turn out the 100000 shells day which
by each of the opposing armies unless have the most improved
equipment and best factory organizations the best technical
knowledge making kfu wide awake
faithful and healthy unless chemists versed in all the scientific
details the chemical reactions which ngender explosions
preparedness idea has off set Of problems of
national almost Of these
important in times of peace If
about right way shall succeed in putting house in order
prepared for defense possible
peaceful occupations If
become suddenly evident that
preparedness against savage brutal aggression against nus
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Youngsters Get Lessons in Sailing.


The youngsters in several OF the
New York schools have developed a
new sport which not only gives pleas
ure to them but interests a large num-
Der of spectators. They are forming
yacht clubs for the sailing Of toy boats
in the lake in Central park. The toy
boats are constructed in manual train
ing schoolroOms and contain as many
features as possible Of the large YES
sells from which they are copied. The
races for these miniature craft are
conducted with due regard to the reg
ulations governing the large yacht
races, which have become so import
ant a sport among American million
aires. A number of miniature yacht
races are already scheduled as part
of the Fourth Of July celebration Oh
several public schools.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
1916. by w. G. Chapman.)

Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman)
It was with an iron hand, but a
genial, patient heart, as was her splen-
did nature, that Inez Walton took up
the distracted threads of destiny amid
the wreck and ruin of a great fortune.
tits incredible, but true" spoke the
old family lawyer, Gideon Blake.
Your father, it seems, was the vic
tim of the most fantastic and unrea-
sonable experiments and speculations.
A .Rothschid couldn't afford it."
GAS 1 understand you, them spoke
Inez steadily, although her lip trem-
bled, "the estate, as we have called it,
has dwindled down to the little farm
place at Bridgeton?"
"And the wet meadows a mile be-
yond, a worthless waste stretch"
But the sale of the estate equities
will pay all the debts?'
Just that, with possibly a few hum
dred over"
''Then 1 am satisfied" said the clear
eyed young lady. "The debts can be
honorably liquidated at least, there is
shelter and the pensioners are sure of
a home"
Il fear you will have to give up
your philanthropic ideas, Miss Wal
ton"
Never" came the firm, simple re-
ply. when l fancied l was rich l
adopted old Uncle and Aunt Daniels
and their two helpless orphaned
grandchildren. They are my sacred
charges. Much or little, they shall
share what bounty l have till the end"
The good old lawyer viewed his
handsome client dulgently-and
with a certain shade of sadness, with
al. In his estimation she was "a splen-
did LADY," He respected her force OF
character and admired her beauty. He
wondered why, with all her capabili-
ties for attracting attention, she had
not chosen a life mate and evaded the
harsh rigors her acceptance of four
helpless charges was certain to bring
to her.
But Inez was loyal and sincere. She
was naturally disappointed to see what
had been considered a great fortune
practically fade away into nothing
ness. There was one mighty consola-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Mans Preference.

If women only listened to men In
their choice of clothes, they would al
ways be tailored" on the street and
in public places in the afternoon. There
is no uniform in which they appear
that so pleases the masculine eye; but
the trouble is that the American wom-
an Yields to the vagaries Of fashions
that are set for the French woman,
and very often, and in great mass,
loses her identity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27

people Of this country will turn from miac Thought TO Deer pre-
enduring foundations OF cultivated
friendships with all the nations of the EARTH
Thought and always has been migher than artillery fire. Inter
questions should be settled by the methods and the same
applied negborhood ARRAYS II common
applicable the settlement of international differences 1t
applicable the disputes local neghborhoods and commu
mites But all know that it is applied and with success
false doctrine that preparedness makes fol
that seeking national basis
discarded by state in the Union after long
experience with n and laws have been enacted to
The practice inviting trouble If individual pistol totng menacs
peace community pistol tong by nations logic must be
to the peace of the world.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
His Known Handicap.

Mabel-Do you know anything about
Tom Higsby?
Arthur-Why, Higsby is my first
cousin!
: Mabel know that, but Is he all
right otherwiseI
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Best Stock for Breeding.

Always try and select the best look
ing stock for breeding purposes, and If
possible, use purebred. The poorer
grade Of beef cattle is often due to
neglect of proper feeding, rather than
the stock or breed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Easy Life Breeds Discomfort.


life satisfactory unless there difficulties to be met
Soft and easy life breeds discomfort and often meanchoa
The pulls and needed to make life worth Wh can De found
for fowman and many dissatisfied ana proodng
would be happy they realized they their brothers and sisters keeper
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Annther ultimatun.

Edith-So your father told you he
was opposed to your marrying Jack.
What did you say?
Willful Winnie-I told papa that In
Prevention would mean war.-Boston
Evening Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Care in Planting.

One essential in setting out plant,
tree or shrub is to see that the soil IS
firmed well about the tips of the roots.
Don't firm the top soil. 1t must be left
loose. Be careful that no roots come
IN close contact with fresh manure.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
u.r.Iya ~ Profitable Cow.

A COW which will do her full duty at
production will generally have wide
sprung ribs and a deep abdomen to
provide great capacity for the diges-
tive organs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Ever Thus.

"Heavensi A rowboat overturned
you say? And none of the occupants
escapedT
"Only the fellow who rocked It."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Cost of Milk Fat.

There is no way OF determining the
profitableness of a COW except with
the Babcock test and the scales, aud
then keeping records Of the cost OF
feed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-07-27
Diplomacy Should Proceed On Theory
That Nothing Is Final Between Friends
By WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
Former Secretary of State

The diplomacy Of the world at the present time is
arrayed in military uniform It is high time 1t was put
back in civilian attire. have felt that there was great
need that should speak in favor OF new dpo-
macy-a diplomacy that should discard threats and
ultmatums and proceed the theory that nothing is
final between friends. This nation by embracing that
doctrine would be in better position than any nation
on earth has been to lead mankind and the world
on toward better day.
| feel that when the war in Europe is over the
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
HOW TO GET RID OF
CHRONIC DANDRUFF

The only sure way TO get permanently
rid OF dandrutI is to remove the condi.
lions that cause Il and then keep the hair
and scalp in a clean, healthy, vigorous
state so dandruif will never return. This
beats shampoos, which merely remove the
dandruii for few days at most The Red
Cross Pharmacy Is now strongly recon.
mending Partisan Sage, harmless, mex
pensive and quick acting preparation,
that is guaranteed TO act directly on the
cause of dandrutf and entirely remove it
or the purchase price will be cheerfully
refunded.
Here is a test no one should fail 10 try.
Get from your druggist u package of Pa.
risian Sage. Rub little of it into the
scalp with the finger tips and see for your.
self how the dandruff disappears, the hair
stops falling out and all itching immedi.
ately ceases. Nothing hurts the scalp more
than dandruif, so why not begin using
Partisan Sage to-day and be forever rid
OF it?-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29

remain with her parents, Rev. and Mrs
f. W. Lewis, during the absence of her
sister, Miss Louise Lewis.
r. +. Pillsbury is clerking in the store
of b. S. Eastman during the absence OF
Mr. Eastman, who is in Burlington with
his wife, while she is in the hospital.
Laurel temple, No. 4, Pythian Sisters,
installed their officers for the ensuing
year at their regular meeting Tuesday
evening. A good number was present,
and enjoyed a social hour after the work
of installation. Refreshments of sand
witches, cake and coffee were served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
GRANITEYILLE

At the regular meeting of Court Rot
Roy, f. of A., held in Foresters' hall, up
per Graniteville, on Tuesday evening
Jan. 25, Deputy Grand Chief Ranger D
w. Mclean. assisted by ID. II. Andrew
Wiquest, installed the following officers
Chief ranger, j. b. Rabitaille; sub chief
ranger. James McCarroll; treasurer
Lewis Clark; financial secretary, J. j.
Sullivan; recording secretary, L. I. Hal
ligan; senior woodward, /. NJ. Isabelle
Junior woodward Patrick Scott; senior
beadle, Walter Wiquest junior beadle,
Gus Belanger; lecturer, John Riley; one
year trustee, Andrew Wiquest; two
year trustee, Mr.. Sullivan; three year
trustee, A. J. Palmer; physician, DIR. Z.
II. Bailey. At the same time Is applica-
tions were received and acted upon, eight
were balloted upon and six initiated.
Although the court sustained the loss of
two members and one members wife
during the year, with death claims of
$3.50, vet the yearly audit showed the
court in fine financial condition and made
gain in membership of 35, 25 of those
having been initiated during the last
three months.
Help Wanted-Girls with experience,
now in our employ earn from So to Sl5
per week. Apply at once to Vermont
Hosiery & Machinery Co, Northfield, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
SOUTH CABOT

Byron Eastman, who was confined to
The house with the grippe for about two
weeks, has recovered sufficiently to be
able to return to school at Marshffeld
village.
George Gee and Wayne Morse were in
ST. Johnsbury Friday on business.
L. o. Houghton was in Peacham one
day this week.
Mrs. Emma Hall is sick with the
grippe.
Mrs. A. G. Cassidy has been confined
to the house with the prevailing distem-
per the past week.
G. n Plumley was in st. Johnsbnry
Wednesday and Thursday on business.
Emma Stocker AMI brother of Danville
were at w. r. Tibbetts' Thursday.
Goldie Tibbetts is working in the fam
lily of +. G. Lamberton of Cabot.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Lamberton visited
at Charles Austin's at East Cabot on
Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
NORTH MONTPELIER

| Miss Ella Gale, who has been caring
for Mrs. 10y White and daughter, went
to her home in Montpelier Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Hall of East Mont
pelier visited at George /. Pray's Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Colby of Guild, N. H.
are working in the woolen MILL
The North Montpelier Hall association
is rehearsing for a play TO be given in
the near future.
Miss Ruth Conant of Montpelier is
spending few days with Mr.. and Mrs
| J. w. Butterfield.
Miss Grace Hamblett attended the
teachers meeting in Montpelier last
week Friday
c. q. Mears and Wade Benjamin were
visitors in Barre Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Joyce of North
day.
MILFORD Hathaway visited in Roches-
ter over the week end.
Arthur Barlow is out of the mill this
week on account of illness.
Don't forget the Masonic ball Feb. H..
Music by Montpelier Military band or
chestra.
The educational meeting held in the
hall here Monday night was much en-
ioyed by all who attended. The speak
ers from out Of town were Walter Lance
Of Plainfeld and Mason Stone OF Mont
pelier.
The Masonic meeting held at the hall
last week Wednesday night was attend.
ed by District Deputy Fred Gleason and
Messrs. Denny and Burbank Of Montpe-
lier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
EAST ORANGE

A. f. Prescott was in Barre Tuesday
on business.
Bert Taylor, who has been visiting
friends in Chelsea few days, returned
to his work at Clarence Hutchinson's
Monday.
| Arthur Prescott and Bernard Simpson
were in Bradford Wednesday ON BUSH
ness.
Mrs. Belle i. johnson went to Brad
ford Sunday to visit her sister Mrs. Z,
Gage. for a few weeks.
Delbert Hutchinson went to Fairlee
Sunday to work for NJ W. Prescott His
brother, Glenn, carried him down and
returned home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Clark and daugh-
ter, Dorothy, are visiting at her fathers
Ed. Cook, in Orange.
John Simpson and John Sanborn were
in West Topsham on business Wednes-
day.
Mrs. HiIas Bowen, who has been Wis
iting Mrs. Minnie Curtis at Washington
several days, returned home Sunday.
Bert Prescott was in Barre on business
Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
SOUTH RYEGATE

Mrs. Albert Wright went Tuesday Il
Hanover hospital, where she had slight
operation performed.
Mrs. M, +, Sargent was called 10 Me
Indoes Falls Tuesday by the illness OF
her aunt, Mrs, Charles Duncan.
Mrs. ID. NJ Mcl<inlay, Miss Marion
Hall and Miss Mabel Hall spent Tues.
day at 81. Johnsbury.
c. NJ. Libbey attended the annual
meeting of the Independent Telephone
association held at Wells River Tuesday.
Mr.. Libby is president of the associa-
ton.
A fine musical program will be rem
dered by the Presbyterian choir Sunday,
under the leadership of Fred Whitcher.
Rev. s. I, Simpson viii preach onfhe sub
jeet: ut it Necessary to Have Soulf"
In the evening Mr.. Simpson win begin a
series of sermon lectures on "The Life
of Young Man" The first sermon
will be on the subject; 1.-THE Young
Mans School of Preparation.
Next Tuesday evening in the Pres
byterian church and next Wednesday
evening in the u. p. church, there will
be a stereoptieon lecture on "China,
Yesterday and To-day given by Miss
Maude Davis of Wells River, assisted
by Supt. Smith with his stereopticon.
All are cordially invited to these lee
lures. An offering will be taken at de-
fray expenses.
Mrs. G. w. Darling spent Tuesday
with Mrs. b. II. Hooker OF Bradford.
The funeral of Henry Hatch OF New
bury, who died suddenly Saturday, was
held Tuesday afternoon in the U. p.
church here, Rev. John Lytle officiating.
Rev. John Lytle was in Topsham Sat
urday and Sunday, where he conducted
communion services in the u. p. church.
Rev. Lloyd Simpson OF Ryegate occupied
Mr. Lytle's pulpit here Sunday morning
and evening.
Mr.. Bartlett gave demonstration of
Wear Ever aluminium in the Presbyteri-
an vestry' Wednesday afternoon. Over
80 ladies were present. A lnunch cooked
by Mr.. Bartlett, was served.
At the close of Miss Hersey's recital
evening, the Wednesday club
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
RANDOLPH
Randolph Telephone Exchange Making
Reorganization.

The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the Randolph Telephone exchange
was held last week Friday in the office
of A. M. Hubbard, The company elect
ed the following officers: President, II
Nj. Totman; secretary and treasurer, A.
NJ. Hubbard; board of directors, DIR. G.
| w. Scott, o. j. Marcott, and G. j. Stock
well. Ii was voted to incorporate the
company with a capital OF $4,000, on a
share basis of $50, and allow the present
stockholders TO exchange their stock for
new shares. The exchange property now
is appraised for S7,l00, and there are
II shares outstanding. An increased as
sessment OF So per share was decided
upon, and the increase in rental is to
be decided by the officers of the COM
pany.
L. ID. Partridge who, with his wife,
left last fall for the West to visit his
children and then went South, has re-
turned here and will soon go to Barre
to remain for time with his children.
In the meantime, Mrs. Partridge is in
Athol, Mass, with her sister.
Mrs. Emily Burroughs, another pa
tent having the grippe, is very ill, but
remains about the same as the first of
the week. Mrs. Burroughs is 90 years
of age.
The next meeting of the Parent Teach
er association will be held on Tuesday
night, with the following program; A
group Of school songs, by the teacher
s..fsa ~ nf MT nd
meeting of the Boys and Girls Agricul-
tural club, Miss Ivie Flint delegate;
duet, violin and flute, Arthur Cheney,
and Eugene Mazzolini; address by Il. L..
Ingalls, agent of the cooperative extern
sion work in agriculture and home eneo-
MICS in Burlington.
Rev. NJ. J. 0steyee, who has been i'll
two weeks, is in critical state, and
little or no hope of his recovery is en-
tertained.
w. S. S. Buck received the news of
the death of his cousin, Miss Alice
Smith, at Castleton on Friday, and left
with Mrs. Buck that night for the home
of the deceased, where they viii remain
till after the funeral.
Gordon Batchelder, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Batchelder Of Bethel, I'M |
derwent slight surgical operation at
the sanatorium on Wednesday and was
taken home on the afternoon train, and |
IS now making good recovery.
About sixty couple attended the last
lance given by the Rochester club on
Thursday night, with Gilson's orches-
.ra OF Bethel to furnish music These /
ire old folks dances, but there are
many young people who seem to enjoy
hem.