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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
STORAGE BATTERIES.

Keerinq Them In Use Is Better Than
Letting Them Stand Idle.
Few persons whose everyday life is
in some way dependent upon the stor
age battery know the paradoxical truth
that the more it is used the longer it
lives. Thus a great mistake is made
by automobile owners, for instance, In
allowing batteries to stand idle for
long periods of time, for when storage
batteries are not in action the plates
are subject to attack by the acid solu-
ton. If this corrosive process is al
lowed to continue uninterruptedly the
entire surface Of the plates becomes
covered with a hard layer of sulphate
which destroys the porous texture Of
tie plates and makes them incapable
of engaging in normal electrOlytic ac-
ton but when the batteries are being
used to generate electricity the con-
slant shifting Of the atoms in the me
tallic plates prevents the accumulation
Of sulphate deposits.
Instead of lying unused, storage bat
teries can be applied to the lighting of
ornamental lamps or night lamps with
no expense except for occasional res
charging and with a saving Of electric
light bills as well as much lengthening
the life of the batteries.
When storage batteries are to remain
totally idle for as long as two months
the acid solution should be removed
from the porous plates. To do this
they should be short circuited in water
and discharged until the voltage is
about half a volt. Then they should
be rinsed thoroughly and allowed to
soak in water for at least a day. When
the plates are dried they can be kept
Indefinitely without fear of deteriora-
tiOn.--NeW York World.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

an increase of ten per cent in the
wages of all employees beginning
about the middle Of December. The
advance came voluntary from the
corporation after conferences had
been held in which the cost of living
came In for consideration.
The United States Steel Corpor-
alton has been making money dur
ing the war times and they also re-
alize that the cost of living has ad-
vanced to such proportions that their
workmen must necessarily have bet.
ter wages in order to make both
ends meet. While they do not
ordinarily make any change in wages
at this time of the year, yet they
have acted wisely and the many en-
ployees of that corporation will APP
preciate the action they have taken.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

THOSE who are compelled to use
the Northern Pacific short line be-
tween Washburn and Iron River can
feel thankful that they do not have
to use that means of transportation
very often during the year, other
wise there would be a demand that
the Northern Pacific people provide
better train service.
For service that is rotten this
short line has the world beat. The
trains run between Washburn and
Iron River on three days week,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The train is supposed to have a
schedule and we presume that it
has for it never leaves before a
given time, but it is doubtful if it
ever leaves two days at the same
time.
Coming from Iron River to Wash
burn the train is supposed to leave
at 1890 o'clock but it never gets
away from the county fair town until
all switching has been done and the
freight from Superior has arrived and
this is any time between the schedule
time and the noon hour.
People along the line are compelled
to stand out in the cold for hours at
a time waiting for the train to come
along and the same is true on the
return trip from Washburn.
The train is combinat alton freight
and passenger and people who ride
upon the train are compelled to with
stand all the bumps and jars when
coupling is being done. 1t sure is
some train.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

WHILE thousands and thousands OF
the subjects of the warning nations
have laid down their lives in the
European war which has been waged
for more than two years Emperor
Franz Joseph is the first of the crown
ed heads to have passed to the great
beyond, his death having been
brought about by worries of the war.
Franz Joseph was emperor OF
Austria Hungary and had he lived
until the end of December would
have held the throne for period Of
sixty-eight years. From time to time
during the past two years his death
has been reported. Death is said to
haye been caused by catarrahal
troubles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

For any itchiness OF the skin, for
skin rashes, chap, pimples, etc. TRY
Doan's Ointment. Soc at all drug
stores. adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Fifth St., Near Washington Avenue.
HI GOODRICH, PASTOR.

East Fifth St., Near Washington Avenue.
HI. GOODRICH. PASTOR.
Communion service next Sum-
day morning at 1915. The Dis
trict Superintendent, Rev. J. E.
Kundert will preach. Subject
Of the evening service, "A Mans
Religion" The pastor will
preach. Sunday School at 9:45
A. M. Epworth League at 6:45
P. M. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening at 7:30. The First
Quarterly Conference will meet
Monday night at the Church.
Supper will be served after
which the business session will
be lead by the Dist. Supt. All
are welcome to attend these
Sunday services.
John Sundell, Louis Wardner,
Frank Downs and John O'Sullvan
Jr. returned last Friday aftern Don
from weeks hunting trip in the
Port Wing country. They brought
back with them number of deer.
The Bethania Ladies Aid will
give a candy social and auction at
the Grange Hall next Saturday
evening November Goth. Every
body welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hamilton
OF Duluth were in the CITY for
several days during the past week
Wis ting with old friends in the
city. Mr.. Hamilton is pow bust
ness manager of a Scandinavian
paper published at Duluth and he
is doing well at the business.
The Segal Dry Goods compan,
have large circulars out announcing
a November Wind up Sale which
will start at their store on Satur
day of this week.
Lost-One daple bay horse, age
about eight years, weight HOO
Finder please notify F. W. Green,
Washonrn, Wis. New phone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
She Would Not Call Names.

The county superintendent of schools,
Miss Whitehead (whose hair was al
most white), was paying a visit to a
country school, At the close Of the
school, when the children went troop
ing out, each one said, "GOOdby, Miss
Whiteheadr But one little girl, with
red hair, said nothing and hung her
head. AS she was about to pass, Miss
Whitehead put out her hand and said:
Nellie, are you not going to say
goodby to me, as the others haveE
"No, I'm not answered Nellie. 81
know what it is to be called Miss Rcd
head and I'm just ashamed of the
others. "-Yonth's Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
Superstition That Is Ancient.

In many parts Of Great Britain the
superstition still survives that it is
folly to save a drowning man, as he
will sooner or later do an injury to the
rescuer. The superstition comes down
from our ancestors, yet traces of it ex-
list among the Sioux and other Indians,
who seem to have inherited it from
aboriginal sources. The belief is most
prevalent in Cornwall and various parts
Of Scotland
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

Two hundred thousand employees
of the United States Steel corpor-
alton are feeling happy as result of
the announcement of the corporation
to the effect that they would grant
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
Different.

Thomas Junior-Fathcr. what does
either mean in this-the beautiful flow
ers grew on either bank? Thomas
Senior-It means bOth-dOnt worry.
my child Two hours later. Thomas
Senior (who meets his son and heir
crying bitterly)-What's the matter,
my child? Thomas Junior-Boo-oo,
There were two-apples on the table
and mother said | could have either
and when 1 took both she spanked me!
-Pearson'S Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
Cause of the Taste.

'sThis cake tastes a tri6e queer, my
dear. How did you make itT'
'I made it from a recipe cut from
a magazine. I have quite collection
Of recipes. Here is one."
"Um! This is for cleaning a straw
hat."-Louisville Courier-J ournal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23
An Earthquake.

The secretary of agriculture asked
the chief of the weather bureau, GAS
scientific man can you tell me anything
definite about an earthquake?"
Certainly l can," replied the wealth
er man, who is witty as well as wise.
can earthquake is great movement
in real estate"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

Most disfguring skin eruptions
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc. are
due to impure blood. Burdock
Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood
tonic. is we'll recommended. $1.OO
all stores. Al "
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

FOR SALE The Mertens resi-
dence on Washington avenue.
Strictly m odern in every respect
This house will be sold at bar
gain. INQUIRE of w :. A. Robinson
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-11-23

Cheapest Accident insurance
DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil. For
burns, seals cuts, and emergencies
AL druggists sell it. 25c and SOC.
Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
probablv rhey Did.

During the war with the South there
was q tertain company Of raw re-
crafts marching rapidly TO the front.
Their way 10 The outpost led along a
Virginia road which stretched over a
rolling country that was dotted here
and there with clumps of trees. At Il
turning they saw ahead of them a
pine grove which grew about hum
dred yards TO the left Of their path,
but they We're unaware that In IT.
midst a squad OF southern cavalry was
lying in ambush. AS the company got
abreast of the timber, the Confederates
opened a scattering fire on their flank.
Il was the first time that the recruits
had heard bullets singing over laeir
heads, and moreover, they had no
iGea that the enemy was within Eve
miles Of them, so they were uncertain
how 10 regard this demonstration. The
squad halted, undetermined what TO
do; and one big German, after putting
his hands to his mouth trumpet-fash-
ion, shouted toward the trees: "Stob
shOodlng,' and then turned excltedly
to the officer In command, exclaim-
ing; what de tevll dey aboud2 Don't
dey know dey Is some boobies hereY
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
First German Victory.

The first great military victory Of
the Germans was achieved in the year
10 when Publius Quintilius varus, the
Roman governor of Germany commit
ted suicide after his army had suf-
fered decisive defeat at the hands
Of the Teuton barbarlans Of HERMANN
The latter had formed a confedera-
ton Of all the nations between the
Rhine and the Weser and renounced
all allegiance to Rome. Yarus adj
vanced on the rebels with an army of
three legions. The Germans gradually
Withdrew until they lured the Romans
into the Teutoburger fcsesst There
they gave battle, and the Romans were
routed with great slaughter. Vayus,
having lost 10000 men, atoned for his
disgrace by Staying himself. When
the news of the defeat reached the
Emperor Augustus, he went wailing
about his palace, crying out: "varus,
Varus; give me back my legions y
Thereafter the Teutons were among
the most dangerous Of the enemies Of
Rome. In the reign of Theodosus the
Germans crossed the Rhine and drove
the Romans out Of Spain, France and
Portugal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
proteotIon AaaInet catarrh.

Any constitutional exercise which
improves the circulation and makes
the body resistant helps to protect one
from catarrh. Thisis particularly true
OF on breathing exercises because the
effects are beneficial locally as well as
conshtutlonally, says one Of the best
known physical culture teachers in
New York, So let us teach our chill
dren the value Of correct and deep
breathing, and in doing so we improve
our own health and thereby impart
cheerfulness and happiness to our
home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15

Three San Francisco men were at Il
southern California resort for a week,
and drew table presided over by Il
saffron-colored waiter of a limited-en-
ergy disposition, On the last day Of
their stay, however, there was a nota-
Bile change in the demeanor of their
servitor. Where he had gazed afar Off
during other meals, he was now TIL at
tention. He saw to it that the bus-boy
kept their water glasses and butter
plates filed. There was nothing that
he overlooked. Suspecting the rca-
son for this sudden sollcitude, one Of
the trio called the waiter to him, "Why
this anxiety all at once to give us serv-
Ice just when we are going away?"
he demanded, "Well, hits this way,
boss" the smiling waiter confided.
'Dey's man on third an one out an
we're playin close up to de plate
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
nHorns of venus.v

References are made in some cunei-
form literature to the horns of
Venus from which it is concluded
by some that in the clear air of Meso-
potamia the crescent form of the
planet was detected in early times
without optical aid. Since Venus.
when at sufficient angular distance
from the sun, is hardly more than hall
a minute Of arc ia diameter at the ut
most, such an observation seems quite
out Of the question, and Professor
Campbell thinks the alluslon to the
horns was merely lucky guess on
the part of the ancient astronomers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15

All animals from ants up to whales
and elephants. play together in youth,
and some are fond of taking such di-
version at intervals through life. one
might search the world over and not
find more playful creatures than pup
pies and kittens, but there are other
dumb animals which not only frisk
about. but actually descend to prac-
teal jokes A Brazilian parrot once
succeeded in making a railway party
believe that they had run over child.
Sudden cries. followed by low moan
ing, rang out from beneath the wheels.
The train was stopped. and the em-
pioyees nervously searched the line.
but no child was to be seen. No clue
10 the situation could be found until a
large queen parrot. swinging in his
cage, uttered a mocking laugh.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
Made His Profit.

A long-waisted man. with the nose
Of fox and an eye full Of speculation,
walked up to Il secondhand clothier
and said; "See that overcoat hanging
out down on the street there?" "Of
course" swell I've taken fancy to
it, Its rather cheeky to ask you to 90
down there, but I'll make it an object.
| won't give but eight dollars for the
coOt. but I'll give you one dollar to
buy II for me. You are also Jew,
and know how to beat them down.
Here are nine dollars' The dealer
took the money and started or, and in
five minutes was back with the coat.
Good /" chuckled the other. Il reck-
oned you'd lay him out. How much
did you make for your share" "Yell,
ash dot is my pranch store, and | only
ask six dollar for de goat, Ilvas more
as tree dollar ahead'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15

Everything which is in any way
beautiful is beautiful in ITSELF and
terminates in itself, not having praise
as part of itself. Neither worse then
nor better is a thing made by being
praised. affirm this also of the things
which are called beautiful by the vul-
gar: for example, material things and
works Of art. That which is really
beautiful has not need of anything; not
more than law. not more than truth
not more than benevolence or modesty.
Which Of these things is beautiful be-
cause it is praised or spoiled by being
bamed2 Is such thing us an EN-
erad made worse than it was, If it is
not praised? or gold, ivory, purple. a
Tyre. little knife, flower or a
shrub Marcus Aurelius.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
rhouohtfuI BobbIe.

When Bobbie went TO see his grand
mother he was much interested in
whatever went on in the kitchen. One
morning she said to him. I'm going
to make you nice little pie in q
saucer, Bobbie all for yourself. Don't
YOU think I'm pretty good to take so
much trouble?' Bohbie thought about
it moment. Grandma he said,
"mamma told me not TO be bother,
and if it's going to be any trouble You
can just as well make my pie the reg
lar size"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
EarIy SAWS and Knlves.

The saw appears to be the earliest
tool that has been traced In Egyptian
history 1t was found first in thI
form Of a notched bronze knife in the
third dynasty or about 5000 years
before the Christian eraf and was fol
lowed in the fourth and fifth dynas
ties by larger-toothed saws, whicl
We're used by carpenters; but there
are no dated specimens until the sew
enth century before the Christian era
when the Assyrians used iron saws
The first knives oil record were made
out Of ilint,, and We're, in fact saws
with minute teeth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15
Surely Absent. Minded.

Calle1-"ds it true, my dear, that
your husband is very absent-mindedT
Mrs. Newly We've been mar
ricd six months, and many an evening
az eleven he gets up, takes me by the
hand tells me what IA delightful timC
he has had, and would leave if / didnh
remind him. Boston Transcript.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-15

Teacher-"This makes four times
I've lad to punish YOU this Week, Bob
bic. What have sou to say to that|
Bobbie-''rm glad it's Friday, teach
er"~-Judge
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-26

two by four pices driven into the ground about eight feet apart. The front wall should be ten inch board secured in like manner, and the ends should be closed with board of simi- lar dimensions, taking care that the corners fit closely with the top edges flush at each corner. This gives the frame a six inch slope, which should face either the south or southwest. The rafters should be one by three inch pieces, laid flat, every three feet apart, and nottched into the frame flush with the top edges.
 The soil inside the frame should be only moderately fertile, as a rapid and succulent growth is to be avoided. Thoroughly pulverized and we'll routed animal manure may be used in mod crate quantities mixed with the top soil, but clean, fresh soil from the forest, made clear of leaves and othes coarse particles, is the ideal thing for a cold-frame.
 The soil should be raked down very fire and smooth before the seed are planted. The planting may be eithec broadcast or in drills about three inches apart. Usually drilling is to be preferred as more uniform stand can be secured and less seed are re- quired. From four to six ounces of seed are required to furnish sufficient plants for an acre. The planting should be made about the last of De- tober or early November It is best to SOW the seed rather thinly in drills so as to avoid crowding, as crowding makes weak and spindling plants. Where there is overlapping of the
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-26
You Should Vote For
 Amendment NO.14

1-Because pledge you any way support does change building GIVES EACH COUNTY THE RIGHT TO VOTE THE THREE MILL ROAD TAX FOR PERIOD OF YEARS. An election to change will be held later if the adopted. then into the merits of the proposition and if it appeal do not have to it. BUT DO NOT OPPOSE MEASURE NOW, FOR SOME OTHER COUNTY MAY WANT IT AND YOU SHOULD PERMIT THEM PRIVILEGE OF DECID THEMSELVES.
 you question: your vote count ed Scratch the ticket scratch You nothing amendment for have special election a which against long time three mill You fully protected and should help fellow for the amendment.
 them It will do this without give roads for the they saving and every vehicle travelling public highway Arkansas
 where you can eat your loaf and still have it. By voting the three mill money permanent highways parts of the Then the natural of the immigration good roads will attract county sufficient maintain the horoughfare highways while paying for them.
 Because it does almost entirely with double system of road improvements districts which possible of building highways in Arkansas.
 6-Because the people Arkansas the worlds meght greatest all GOOD STATES Amendment Mo- 4 is adopted and the themselves of its opportunities
 VOTE FOR NO. 14 AND BUILD YOUR STATE AND COUNTY.
 Think how pleasant it will be ride always
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-26

School books, new and nd-hand, at Hesterly Drug Store.
 A. J. Oliphint, while arising night or two ago to lower a window, fell over couple of rocking chairs break ing two of his ribs on the left side. and his collar bone, which is laying him off from work for a day or two.
 H. F. Greeson, of Philadelphia, passed through here this afternoon with w. M. Hill, Emmet route num- Der two. MT. Hill bought several head of mules from MT. Greeson and was assisting him in getting them to his farm.
 Troy Brannon and Ed Padgett, who have been employed making grain doors at the Ozan mill for several weeks, left this morning for Reeder, where they will be located for some time. Leonard Smith and Charles Lloyd, other members of the crew, left yesterday, and Van Reick left last Saturday for the same place. TRADE IN PRESCOTT
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-26
EXTENSION NOTES.
Growing Cabbage Plants.

Quite number of our farmers are planning to engage in cabbage grow ing on commercial scale the coming year. There is no question as to the crop being profitable when the essen- tia! requirements are carefully ad- hered to.
 Those who expect to put in a con siderable acreage will find 1t best to grow their own plants, and growing the plants is not difficult process. x IS not necessary to send of and buy the so-called frost proof" plants that invariably arrive in shriveied and half dead condition, when we can grow plants just as good, if not bet ter, and take them nice and fresh rom the beds and set direct in the held, thus insuring a practically per feet stand
 Oabbage is a cool-weather vege- table; 1t will not thrive in the heat of Ouf southern summers, and on the V'ner hand, when properly grown, the pants wlll stand a temperature as .O" as 10 degrees above zero without mlury In this particular the south e'h growers have decided advantage S' " is necessary to bring the spring 'Op to marketable maturity as early aS possible in order to get the best prices.
 some of our horticulturists advo- .ae he building of hot-beds for ta a''he the plants, but in this lati- uue We would not agree to this only "nen In the hands of experienced .aiuehers. Cabbage plants that are s' Oe set out in teh open before the 'se CT winter must not be grown in n0''bed It is we'll to remember th" ''' The cold-frame is the thing for chic. 'Uu'hern cabbage grower. The aso.a 'uncuon of the cold-frame is to dnr;, u protection to the growing plant ma "s periods of freezing weather. bot.hess essential difference between the tbs su 1s. and the cold-frame is that tomn a''ef IS not provided with "bot-
 M or artificial heat.
 in '"e cold-frame should be located st.,,. sunny we'll drained and moder. field ,er,ile spot convenient to the to n ana If practicable, convenient framo water supply, The size of the the so. VIII depend on the extent of lent eisage w.. sa1 to be planted. A conven. the ,aa, "'a,h is five feet six inches. and fee, ,as,h .a may vary from ten to sixty yers D' :, construction of a cold frame k back SaM simple and inexpensive. The sxteen "ail II should be a board one by
 'nes' fastened securely to