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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Echo From San Francisco.

An event which was not without it's
tegrettable aspects was the recent
wrecking of the beautiful buildings
md monuments Of the exposition at
San Francisco, which were erected
pnly about two years ago, says Popular
Mechanics Magazine. Despite any de-
sire to preserve them that admirers may
have had, the temporary character Of
the buildings made their demolition
advisable. Many of the fine mOnu-
mental structures, such as the "Arch
of the Rising Sum-" surmounted by a
group entitled "The Nations of the
East" were thrown to the ground by
exploding charges Of dynamite under
them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Fius From Sycamores.

Ordinary fig trees in Palestine bear
the figs at the outer end of the boughs
and twigs. Just above our house in
Beirut stands a gnarled ancient syca-
more. At certain seasons the trunk it.
self and many of the larger branches
are covered with thousands of small
green figs, which grow on small twigs
Springing directly from the huge trunk
and larger branches. They are green,
prickly, juiceless, and fall by thou
sands, with not even a hungry child
to pick them up. They never mature,
except when someone climbs the tree
and pinches them for number of
days, as boy pinches an apple or or
ange before eating or sucking 1.-THE
Christian Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
RECOGNIZE VALUE OF SALT.
nous in Their Appreciation of
the Humble Mineral.

The preServative, the cleansing and
the soothing effects of salt have BEEN
known for ages. To this extent, and
with some recognition of existing prac1
tees, the use of saline solutions I'M
British military hospitals, noted in a
cable despatch, is not new. The I'M
teresting points are in the evolution
of salt to the position of a sole heal
ing agent, and in the method of apI
plicatiOn by a constant stream which,
In a single flowing, washes the woundI
guards it from Infection and conf
tributes healing power.
An ancient and common household
article thus supplants, after the initial
disinfecting, the highly scientificl
antiseptic appliances of the day.
This elaboration of an old remedy
recalls to mind the medical stir which,
followed in 1901 the publication from
the University of Chicago by DR..
Jacques Loeb and Prof. d. ]. Jingle,
Of the theory that q solution of COM
mon salt in the blood, neutralized by
calcium and possibly potassium salt
solutions, was the cause of the
rhythmic beating of the heart. All
doctors had known of saline injec-
tons to stimulate the heart. Those
who hesitated over the new PROPOSE
ton admitted the physiological i'm
pOrtance Of salt and it's ability, after
a hemOrrhage, to supply the de-
ficiency in circulation until new blood
is made.
Inland people of old esteemed
saline springs as gifts of the gods.
Chips of salt were anciently used as
money, and the mineral stood, as
many passages in the Bible testify,
for high religious symbolisins. The
sharing Of salt represented in other
days a sacred pledge of friendship.
A precious and essential quantity in
our daily living, though but casually
regarded on the grocer's bill for sup
plies, salt may yet be revealed in Il
more intimate relation to life itself
than daring scientists have guessed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
This Is a "Mister" Country

Despite the abundance of ''colonels"
who won their titular honOrs in the
auction room by the cut of their mus
taches, America is essentially mis-
ter" country. Where ia the United
States is q newspaper that would go
to the extreme of the London Chroni-
Gle, which says:
"If DR.. Woodrow Wilson is again re-
turned to the White House he will en-
joy the experience of the only other
successful Democratic candidate, Pres
tdent Grover Cleveland. In Cleveland'S
case, however, Brigadier General Ben
jamin Harrison served between the
two terms of office"
Harrison's military title is only
biographical memory in America. The
London Chronicle, however, referred to
William Mckinley, when he was presi-
dent of the United States, and COM
mander in chief of the army and navy.
as Major Mckinley, using his Civil war
tank.-MinneapOli Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
OvERHEATING HORSE
MAY BE PREVENTED
Harm Can Be Avoided by Keep
ing Few Simple Things in
Mind-Give StimuIants.
Ry M. H. REYNOLDS, Veterinarian,
University Farm. ST. Paul)

University Farm. st. Paul)
Horsemen need to be on their guard
against overheating. Most cases OF
overheating can be prevented by keep
ing O few simple things in mind.
Give at least a pailful of water to
each horse about ten o'clock and again
at three or four o'clock on hot day.
Be very careful with horse that
Is a little out of health, if you are
working him on hot day.
Look out for a horse that after
sweating freely suddenly stops sweat
ing. Put such horse in the shade as
soon as possible and give a moderate
drink.
Do not put horse not in good con-
dition for hard work in the center OF
four-horse team in hot weather.
Work carefully on a hot day when
the atmosphere is moist and heavy.
A horse can hardly get too hot to
water, but one must regulate the
amount by the temperature Of the
water.
In case of an attack of overheating,
the horse should be taken to tn shade
as soon as possible. A treatment OF
the surface of the body, particularly
of the head, with cold water should be
given until the temperature is within
a degree or two of normal. Stimulants
should be given as early as possible.
In most cases it is better to plan to
avoid overheating than to plan to treat
the horse for it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
CATTLE RATIONS FOR
MAKING FAST GAINS
ShelIed Corn, Alfalfa and Cotton
seed Meal Favored by the
Nebraska Station.

Shelled corn, alfalfa hay, and cot
tonseed meal gave the fastest gains
and greatest profit of any Of the SIX
rations fed in the recent cattle feeding
experiment at the Nebraska agricul-
tural experiment station at Lincoln.
The other rations fed the different
lots in the experiment were: Shelled
corn and alfalfa; ground corn and al
falfa: shelled corn, alfalfa, and silage;
shelled corn, alfalfa, silage the first
four weeks, and Tarkio molasSes feed
the last II weeks; and shelled corn,
alfalfa, and cottonseed meal the last
six weeks.
The 60 head of two-year-old steers
used in the experiment were bought
for 1878 and were sold at prices rang
ing from $3.50 to 1918, or at net
profit of over $1,100. The cattle were
fed in an open lot and under condi-
tions similar to those found on the av-
erage corn belt farm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Wartime "Kid."

kids !" Another word consecrated
by usage and recognized by lexico-
graphers. The term embraces all the
lads and lassies, urchins, hobblede-
hoys, chits and little ones, but some
how it means more than all these,
writes Maurice Donnay in Cartoons
magazine.
In 1870 I, too, was a kid. How did
l look upon the war? What memories
do l retain of it? l was 9 year old,
and went to school at the Vanves
lyceum, which was then the "Lycee
du Prince Imperial" 1t was in July,
and the war had just been declared.
AS it happened, Father Michaut held
his class in history on this historic
day, and not because of this, but
simply because we had arrived at
Charles VII, he related to us the glo-
rious adventure of Joan of Arc.
Among us was one pupil who re-
manned listless. Questioned, he re-
fused to answer, and our venerable
professor was hurt. / still remember
his reprOachful tones.
mo, shall not. punish YOU" he
said. "One does not punish young
Frenchmen who are not interested in
Joan of Arc. Rather one pities
them"
We didn't understand very well why
Father Michaut had suddenly be-
come so grave and reproachful. but
we felt that there was depth of
meaning in his words. This meaning
we realized better later on.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
What the Sion SAYS.

An unusual way of asking golfers
for their cooperation in keeping their
course in good condition and in re-
framing from undesirable practice is
employed by a Cincinnati golf club,
which has placed a large sign beneath
the bulletin board on the first tee of
the course, according to Popular Me
chanics magazine. 1t reads: Treat
the course as though you loved it."
Every player is sure to see the request
before starting over the links. A
similar sign has been put up at the
tenth hole.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
WHY SOME WOMEN ARE SINGLE,

Today is ours. Why do we fear?
Let's Danish care, Danish SORROW
To the gods belong tomorrow.
Times minutes as they go make us old:
Every sand of his fleet glass
Increases age as it doth pass.
A bachelor said to me recently: II
fancy there will be fewer marriages
this year than ever before" "How do
you make that Out?" 1 Queried, hoping
to lure him into an Offhand discus
sion on a subject so dear and so vital
to the hearts of women. ''Too sporty"
was the rejoinder. "Hats suitable for
a twelve-year-old girl on heads of
they cannot get coats too gay for them;
red, green or yellow awning-striped
skirts, reaching only to their ankles at
that, and party shoes in which they de-
family wade through the slush of the
streets. And no one will deny that
nine out of ten have their cheeks
frankly rOuged. They may inspire mo-
mentary admiration as for a passing
picture, but not one man out of a hun
dred could fancy such gaudy butter
flies of fashion sitting in an old-fash-
Toned rocking chair cuddling baby to
Sleep"
1T is always the man who blows his
horn loudest and longest against wom-
ems dress, her sensibility and all that
sort of thing, who ends by wedding the
youngest and most flippant chicklet he
can find who will reluctantly consent
to take him." pursued.
Ye bachelor is always ready with
quick retOrt. 1.-THE man who chooses
Il youthful mate does so with the hope
of being able to mold her character,
ways and notions, which have not had
time as yet to become rigidly fixed.
The young wife can be induced to dress
to please her husband, the one we'll
seasoned in years-nO. They have wills
of their own and challenge even a hus-
bands right to interfere with them in
doing as they please. They pc quite
as worldly wise, versed in all things, as
the husband. A mans vanity suffers
if he is not looked up to by the partner
of his joys and sorrows.
1.-THE girls of decade ago used to be
good listeners. Now they think it the
proper thing to meet man on his own
ground and talk him down. as it were.
What man would consider passing the
balance of his days with an opponent
OF that kind? Girls will find single
bleSsedness increasing until they
buckle down into being just the old
fashioned kind of a modest girl and
dressing as their mothers did. The
rOuged girl is not the kissable kind
that is, the one a man would eagerly
long to propose marriage to and seal
the bargain with a kiss"
ANY more faults to conjure up
against the 1916 girl?" l ventured. AS
he was silent l got back at him by de-
claring that the women of today were
the fairest, sweetest, wittiest and the
most lOyable in the worlds history. We
need bright, picturesque dressing to
dispel as much as possible the worlds
gloom. Not one out of hundred
needs rouge to supply bloom to her
face! Nature does that.
The reason some women are single
is because they won't wed a man whose
record is not all that 1t should be to
wed pure heart mate. An honorable
man or none is their slogan and | ap-
plaud them for the courage Of their
convictions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

OF lie lies DelOr6
them. The city
couple are usual
ly in favor of a
small town which
has an excellent
hotel in which to
pa S s t h e d a y S
that will be like
no other days the
future will know.
The bridal couple
from the small
town HE them
selves to the city,
the largest with
in a radius of a
h u n dr. ed miles,
and to the largest
and most sumptu-
Gus hotel therein.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
MEETING A TILTED BEAU.
A lover forsaken
\ new love may get
But n heart that's once broken

4
Can never be set.
IT is quite true that not one man
out of twenty is successful in his WOO
ing of fair woman. He either elects to
win the heart of girl to whom he
does not appeal or fails to find the
narrow path which crosses from
friendship TO love when he does find
an unreasonable maiden. Oppor-
tunity does not stand idling by while
he is trying to make up his mind con-
corning another of the fair sex.
He waivers so long that she makes
up her mind TO accept the man who
has the good judgment to speak up
quickly. and then the fact dawns on
him that there is another Richmond in
the field.
A man never takes being Tilted
philosophically. He is always very
certain that undue influence caused
the young woman TO choose THE other
fellow" Where one man is satisfied
to let it so at that others make up
their minds that their hopes need not
be entirely snuffed out until she turns
from the altar the wife of rival.
Men with such notions make prac-
tice of attending every public affair
the girl and her fiance are likely to at
tend or to call at the homes of friends
she visits. 1t is very difficult matter
for the young lady to meet the beau
she has tilted. She feels that she
should not embarraSs him by GOODNESS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
AeronIsnes Meet in Air.

One of the most remarkable acct
dents in the history of aviation is re-
ported from the cattle front. Two
French flying machines, each contain
ing a pilot and observer, were seen to
meet as If attacking, flock horns" and
plunge downward together. For six
thousand feet they fell, performing
all manner Of gyrations, while the
spectators watched Mortified. The ma
chimes finally landed in the top Of a
tree and the four men were taken
down uninjured.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Unique Advertisement.

The owner of an electric shop at Los
recently advertised his goods
by painting red lines on the sidewalk
in front of the store. These lines all
terminated at the window, and were
continued within the window by bands
of red ribbon leading TO some Of the
special bargains. This scheme to draw
trade was both attractive and effec-
tive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

From the time the latter couple en-
ter the railway train until they leave it
they plan carefully how they are to
act toward each other and talk to COM
pletely fool people as to the fact that
they are newlyweds.
The experienced hotel clerk spots
them the instant his eyes rest on them.
Did ever bride and groom appear be-
fore him wearing last years headgear,
clothes and shoes shorn of their first
sheen and squeak? Never! They are
both spick-and-span new, from the
latest masculine hat and Parisienne
love of picture bonnet to suits, gloves,
shoes and hand grips.
The groom steps nonchalantly up to
the desk to register, picks up the pen
in a matter-Of-fact way and dasheS off
Mr.. So and SO and Miss So and So of
@. The prudent clerk is too well
used to that sort of thing to embarraSs
his guest by calling his attention to
the first bIunder of his married life,
but corrects it gOod-naturedly as soon
as the young fellows back is turned.
Many hotels provide a bridal table
where the newlyweds may be surround
ed by cOngenial couples, each one of
which is too much engrOsSed to note
what the others at the same table are
saying or whether they are Shyly hold
ing hands under the morning paper or
not The head waiter, like the clerk
needs no intimatiOn from the office
to tell him that he has a bride and
groom in charge and consequently con-
ducts them to the hOneymOoners' cor
ner in the big dining room.
The young couple marvel at the rapt
devotion the married couples of the
city exhibit toward each other and, oh,
such compliments as they whisper! No
blushing young thing can ask for a
second lump of sugar in her coffee
without her liege lord whispering ten
derly that she is sweet enough with
out, but that she shall have the entire
contents of the bowl if she wishes. No
wife addresses a remark to her hubby
without calling him dear" and he is
sure to go her one better in his re-
Spouse by answering, "What did you
remark, deareSt?" or something equal
ly tender.
A bruSque, apparently uncOngenial
couple of elderlieS, who are taking an
other plunge into the matrimonial sea,
are shOoed carefully away from the
honeymOOners' table. There must be
no tittering or laughter to diSconcert
the young pair who think they can bill
and coo in the great dining room to
their hearts content without soul
noticing them.
Everyone is kind to the young bridal
pair. One of the very best rooms in
the hotel is given them. BellbOys vie
with each other in waiting upon them.
Staid married people smile benignly
upon them and there are no harsh
notes in loves grand, sweet song.
More likely than not, vase of flow
ers appears upon the table in their
room daily. They believe them to have
been supplied by the hotel, but not 50
ten to one they have been sent an
Onymously by some lonely spinster of
the hotel who looks on wistfully at the
happiness of the honeymOOners, or by
some bachelor, equally as lonely, who
wishes to thank them by way of flow
ers for putting the notion of marriage
into his head from watching their
happy faces. HoneymoOners, God
bless them, are welcome everywhere.
Single men, get busy
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Worth of Insect pestroyers.

According to the department of ag-
riculture of France. a toad during its
lifetime is worth SO to the farm, a
lizard is worth SO, swallow $50, a
titmouse IS, the robin 81, a bat $50,
an owl S12, a screech-owl SIG, a fern
owl $40.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Gall Worn-Out Implements,

Sell any implements that are badly
worn and not worth shed room to the
dealer in old iron. To leave them
standing out in the weather worries
the commercial travelling man, who
can see an increase in business for
manufacturers and dealers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
uorse Care Paws Well.

The horses will keep in better fettle
and be able to do more work when
GOOD care is taken. Care doesn't cost
an extra cent; but pays, and pays big
In the long run.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Harvest Raw Material.

Bees, cows, pigs and poultry will
harvest raw material and manufac-
ture il into high-priced products that
will make you rich if good judgment
Is exercised.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
The Limit.

"We girls had hardships when we
camped out. Only one drinking glass
among five girls"
Horrors !"
"And only one mirror"
"Good night"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Conversational Pitfalls.

First Girl-You remember Kitty
Fowler, don't you?
Second Girl-NO.
First Girl-Oh, you must remember
Kitty. She was the plainest girl in
Blankville But l forgot-that was af-
ter you left.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Chilly. in Fact.

Singleton-Didn't you find it pretty
hot last night out your way?
Wedleigh--NO! l arrived home late
and got very cool reception.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
No DAMAGE.

ooh, tell me quick, officer, was my
husband shot in that saloon fight"
"No, madam, only half shot"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

In India eyeglasses of a greenish
hue have been found TO afford better
protection from the sun than either
blue or gray.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

We believe that any man who at
tempts to match his logic against a
woman's tears is one kind of padded
cell candidate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

A merchant can get along without
advertising and so can a wagon with
out grease, but it goes slow.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

Vices are among the oldest things
on record, yet history doesn't mention
the loss of single one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

1t is easier for a man to be the archi-
tect of his own fortune than to be
the builder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

Some men never go to church be-
cause when the fishing isn't good the
weather is bad.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

Many ballroom gown In covering
q warm heart reaches it's limit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

A woman should never go out walk
ing in driving rain.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

Overheard in the Zoo.
Eagle-HOw are things with you"
OWl-On the blink.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

Beauty may be only skin deep but
the plump girl gets the most joy rides.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Indeed 1t Does.

Telephones are great time savers,
aren't they?"
"Well, that depends upon who calls
you up"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
IaurAMazahbeys
= TWllNY)N =
BAsHFUL HoNEYMOoNERS.

I long not for the cherries on the tree
So much as those which on lip See;
And more affection bear 1 to the rose
That's in a cheek than in a garden;
grows
To the bride and groom just starting
off on their honeymoon, the rosy glow
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07
Spurky.

Spurky.
The Lawyer-The precedents are
against you, madam.
The Lady-Well, sue them, too, then.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-07

If your boss is dissatisfied, just men,
ton the fact to him and perhaps he
will permit you to resign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-01
Stomach Sufferers---You
Need '0Id Hickory Tonic
1T CAN DO ITS WORK
PROPERLY.

Don't take digestive medicines.
They only digest the food you eat and
your stomach wCakens, just the same
as your arms would weaken if you
did not use them.
If you suffer from indigestion and
dyspepsia, Old Hickory Tonic will
tone and strengthen the stomach so
that it will easily do its own work.
That's the right way-the way that na-
ture says you should correct stomach
troubles. And at the same time your
blood will be enriched and purified
and your liver and kidneys will be
made to throw off acids and poisons.
Old Hickory Tonic is made from the
formula of family of doctors, who
for over half century have It TO their
patients for stomach ailments, poor
blood. weak kidneys and a run down
condition Of the system.
Your druggist sells Old Hickory
Tonic. Get good big bottle at once
and not only relish what you eat, but
digest it properly. 1t is guaranteed to
relieve you and satisfy you, or you got
your money back.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-01
METZ ITEMS.

Mrs. GOe. of Pittsburgh, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Mortem.
Miss Villa Hawkins and Kinsey
Taught were married last SATURDAY.
evening. They will go to housekeep'
ing at this place as Mr.. Taught owns
property here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Campbell are
visiting Mrs. Campbelps sister at Char.
laroi, Pa.
Mrs. John Hughes, of Warrington
was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Law
renee Campbell.
The stork left another girl at DR.,
Kemia's few days ago. Mother and
daughter are doing we'll.
L. H. Hibbs was business visitor
in Hundred Monday.
Mrs. Allie Mcconnell was in Man.
nington on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Louie A. Metz and Mrs. II.
Hawkins were in Warrington shop.
ping.