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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
GRAND CIRCUIT HAS BIG YEAR
Harness Horses End Thirteen Weeks
Of Successful Racing-Sport Wac
Clean and High Glass.

The grand circuit, with it's thirteen
consecutive weeks of mile track rae
ing and which for forty-three years
has been the life of the trotting in
dustry, failed to produce the many ex-
pected new champions this year, but
for general speed the season just end
ed was a whirlwind, and from the
viewpoint of high-class racing and
clean racing it was the best in the
grand circuits long history.
At the beginning the most momen-
tous year of all was anticipated on the
form of several horses, but terrific
match race early in the year took the
edge off two of the greatest trotters
that ever looked through a Bride
Lee Axworthy and Peter Volo-and
while the last named four-year-old did
recover to win in the fastest two heats
ever trotted by stallion. 2:02%, his
form was not full, and now that he has
been permanently retired the world
will never know the capacity Of this
marvellous trotter.
Then the promise of some rare pac-
ing was spoiled when G. K. G. Billings
bought William and retired him from
the racing turf Margaret Druien found
nothing that could extend her during
the time she was at her best, and
Etawah never reached the form ex-
pected from him, although the great
flashes of speed he displayed indicated
champion performance.
William added his name to the list
of horses that have beaten two min
utes and Directum l took long slice
out of the record for pacing in the
open when he won in 1:56%. Add
to these performances the 2:O51z OF
the three-year-old Mary Putney and
the 2:07A of Volga at two years and
the story of important record breaking
in the. grand circuit is told.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
FOOD FACTS
What an NJ. D. Learned.

A prominent physician down in
Georgia went through a food expert
ence which he makes public:
1T was my own experience that first
led me to advocate Grape-Nuts food;
and 1 also know from having pre-
scribed it to convalescents and other
weak patients that this food is won
derful rebuilder and restorer of nerve
and brain tissue, as well as muscle. 1t
improves the digestion and patients
gain, just as I did in strength and
weight. very rapidly.
Il was in such q low state that
I had to give up my work entirely and
go to the mountains, but two months
there did not improve me; in fact l
was not quite as well as when / left
home. My food did not sustain me
and it became plain that / must
change.
Il began to use Grape-Nuts and in
two weeks ! could walk mile, and in
five weeks returned to my home and
practice. taking up hard work again.
Since that time have felt as we'll and
strong as / ever did in my life.
AS a physician who seeks to help
all sufferers l consider it duty to
make these facts public"
Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts when
the regular food does not seem to sus.
tain the body will work wonders.
There's Reason" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, trne. and SuiI ef huma1
interest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
LEAGUE OF COLLEGE BOXERS
Project Considered Several Times in
Past, But Never Went Beyond
the Discussion Stage.

With the revival of boxing at Harv-
ard, eastern college sparrers are look
ing forward to the formation of an
intercollegiate boxing league. The
project has been considered several
times in the past, but never went be-
yond the discussion stage.
The faculties at the few institutions
where glove competition is permitted
frowned upon the plan, although the
boxing coaches warmly advocated the
proposition, and pointed out that the
English universities-Oxford and Cam
bridge-sanctioned an annual meet
ing between the best boxers in all
classes of the two universities and
that although knockouts occasionally
occurred the intervarsity sport was
exceedingly popular among the stu
dents and apparently without bad ef-
fects.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Exercise Is Insurance
for Child's Health
ByDR.R. KENDRcK SMITH. NewY

phases of the educational aspect of this matter that this type
ensve and nervouy organized with distinct instability
mental training the school this instability
unless body training insisted upon through the school
This should be taken that child of be
changed into the other by physical culture Not at ALL but such train
ing administered find acquired deform added the
delicate frame with which nature endowed it.
So the mother of the thick roundaced child need not worry but
the mother of the SLENDER TALL delicate thnknned child
it that the mental cultivated at the the physical
The kind of insurance for that chds future osteopah
supervision its development and systematic work
specially which the oseopah finds needed the
particular
The regulation United States army sengup exercises about
the best which possibly be incorporated into few minutes work
for results but there should always be specifically prescribed
cises for individual
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
KIDNEY TROUBLE
NOT RECOGNIZED

An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview of the subject, made the as
tonishiNg statement that one reason why
SO many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is so COM
mon to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect that
they have the disease.
According to this it would seem that a
medicine for the kidneys, possessing real
healing and curative properties, would be-
a blessing to thousands.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the we'll
known kidney, liver and bladder remedy,
is remarkably successful in sickness caused
by kidney aud bladder troubles. 1t is mild
and gentle in its action and its healing in
fuence is soon noticed in most cases..
There is no other remedy like Swamp
Root. 1t will surely and effectively over
come kidney, liver and bladder troubles
and you can depend upon it. Go to any
drug store and get bottle so as to start.
treatment today. You will soon see a
marked improvement.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
CONNIE MACK FOOLED ANSON
"Cap" Left Stranded on Third Base
After Hitting Ball Over Fence
Batting Rally FizzIed.

Once upon a time-in the days OF
long ago-"Cap' Arson hammered a
ball over the fence, but refused to
advance farther than third base, al
though he was entitled to home run,
and his team was three runs behind
at that time. Why?
Well, in those days the catcher
played back until there was man on
base. Connie Mack happened to be
the catcher that day and Whitney was
the pitcher for the club opposing the
Chicagoans. Arson figured that if he
fingered on third Mack would have to
move up back of the batter and Whit.
ney would be forced to pitch slower
Arson knew that one run would be
useless to his side, and he thought
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

situation. While the magnates were
pow-wowing a friend greeted an or
ganized baseball owner and said:
What's the idea of this peace? You
got 'em licked, haven't you? They
lost money last year and they'll lose
more next year. Why don't you make
'em give up?"
The magnate puffed and sent the
smoke to the ceiling; his eyes moved
and finally his lips turned out:
Eyes, but what are you going to do
when this Gilmore signs up a new
angel every year? We thought we
had 'em licked when Stifel lost in ST..
Louis; we thought we had 'em licked
when Indianapolis gave up; we
thought we had 'em beaten when Kan
sas City forfeited, and all the way
down the line.
But each year Gilmore introduces
another millionaire. I cannot vouch
for Gilmore's brain in baseball, but
he's a live bird as a promoter"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
MAN WEAKEST OF ANIMALS
Only the "Ounce of Phosphorus" He
Carries in His Head Gives Him
Vaunted Pre-Eminence.

In proportion to size, man is one OF
the weakest animals on the earth. The
muscles of a large-sized oyster Will
support weight of 81 pounds. There
is a crab that will lift 492 times its
own weight. This is the equivalent
of an average size man raising 1880
pounds.
Felix Plateau, Belgian scientist,
who made many experiments, found
that the strength of fly which was
able to lift a matchstick, compared
with a mans supporting with his feet
a beam fourteen feet long and two feet
six inches square.
There is a little bug that can drag
six matches, equivalent to a mans
pulling $50 beams as big as himself.
To measure the strength of insects
Plateau constructed delicate harness
attached to weighing machine. BY
prodding the insects he made them
move. Then he piled on weight until
they stopped. BY this means he found
that bee, weight for weight, was 80
times as strong as horse.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
SPORTING SPLINTERS

In searching for a successor
to Vivian Nickalls, the Penn
committee finds one candidate
who is willing to coach the Red
and Blue crews for nothing. AS
his terms are the lowest so far
known, ne will probably land
the job.-New York American.
Jess Willard is to give New
Orleans its first heavyweight
championship fight since 1892.
From Sullivan VS.. Corbett to
Willard VS.. Moran. And yet
they say that civilization has
moved forward. = New York
Tribune.
1t now looks as if the 1916
Olympics scheduled for Berlin
will be held in Funchal, Madeira,
or Montevideo, Uruguay. = Phil
adelphia North American.
One of the beauties Of play
ing football for Carlisle is that
you are allowed to play as long
as you like, unless your grand
children object. = New York
Journal.
"The best football player Of
the year" is the last star you
have seen in action. First it
was Eddie Mahan, then it was
Charles Barrett, and finally it
was Oliphant. = Philadelphia
North American.
1t is interesting to note that
a man as well informed on the
sport as John Anderson esti-
mates the number of golfers in
the United States as 100000.
We have heard a lot of persons
maintain that there were not
over 60 golfers in the United
States.-New York World.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Here are the great moguls of or
ganized baseball, photographed ten
minutes after they had made peace
with the Federal league, and also
shortly after they had sworn they
would never make peace. President
Johnson of the American league, Pres
ident Tener of the National league and
Gerry Hermann, chairman of the ma
tional commission, told newspaper
men there would be no peace with
the Federals. President Gilmore of
the Federals just smiled. Then there
was peace.
Anent the truce between the Feds
and o. B., Sid Keener, a st. Louis
writer, relates an instance as to just
how the moguls in the fold viewed the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
INDOOR GAMES IN NEW YORK
Junior and Senior Meets Not Be Held
in Baltimore as Previously An
nounced by A. A. v.

officers of the Amateur Athletic
union report that the coming indoor
championship games will not be held
in Baltimore, as was previously an
pounced.
The junior and senior meets will,
in all probability, be held in New
York city as in the past few years.
Baltimore, the home Of A. A. U. Pres
ident Turner, will be a bidder for the
games a year hence when conditions
and arrangements for the double meet
are more propitious.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
'CASCARETS' ACT
ON LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache, biliousnesss
bad taste or constipation
by morning.
Get a 1o-cent box.

Are you keeping your bowels, liver
and stomach clean, pure and fresh
with Cascarets, or merely forcing a
passageway every few days with
Salts, Cathartic Pills, Castor Oil or
Purgative Waters?
Stop having bowel wash-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg
ulate the stomach, remove the sour
and fermenting food and foul gases,
take the excess bile from the liver
and carry out of the system all the
constipated waste matter and poisons
In the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning. They work
while you sleep-never grippe, sicken
or cause any inconvenience, and cost
only 20 cents box from your store.
Millions of men and women take o
Cascaret now and then and never
have Headache, Biliousness, Coated
Tongue, Indigestion, Sour Stomach or
Constipation. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
INTERESTING
sport
PARAGRAPHS

Baseball peace finds the Baltimore
Terrapins in the soup.
Navy is willing to suffer all the con-
sequences of having a white Oliphant
on it's hands.
If a college athlete as much as
stretches a muscle in summer time
that makes him a professional.
Del Howard is being urged for a
place as manager of one of the Pa
cific Coast league tennis teams.
Having settled the baseball war,
Barney Dreyfuss' next move will be
to look into the European muss.
=
Canadian racetracks this year will
probably have to pay a government
tax of 20 per cent on gross receipts.
This is a money-mad nation all
right. Wall street wallows in it and
Packy Mcfarland wants $4,000 to
box Ted Lewis.
Critics aver that California will not
excel at tennis next year. Must have
heard Mclaughlin, Johnston, Griffin.
ct al, intend retiring.
Johnnie Ertle seems to be another
of those boys with the real champion
stride. He has only been picking easy
marks on his jaunt East.
President Lannin of the Boston
Red Sox, worlds champions, an
nounces Bill Carrigan will be a
bench manager of his team in 1916.
In Atlanta Luis VasqueZ, Spanish
billiard expert, exhibited, and the de-
scription says 'his mass shots had the
crowd gasping" He must have used
a choke bore cue.
Marty McHale, once with the Eed
Sox, but last season with the New
Yorks, is on the road as a single en-
tertainer, his speciality consisting OF
monologue and singing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

that slower pitching would enable his
men to stage batting rally.
However, Connie foiled the shrewd
Arson by taking long chance in re-
fusing to move up after Pfeffer had
been thrown out at first. Then he
took up his station back of the batter
and Ed Williamson famed, leaving
Arson stranded on third, despite the
fact that he had made home-run
drive.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum, Q
small box of Barbo Compound, and n OF. OF
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice week
until it becomes the desired shade Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix 1t at
darken streaked, faded gray hair, and re-
moves dandruff. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
II will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Satisfactory Exclamation.

Paul Revere had just made his thrill
Ing ride.
But If you had gone in an automo-
bile you could have made better time
than on the horse" suggested friend.
mot at ALL" replied the hero. Il
would have been stopped every few
minutes while rural oonstables took
my number"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Ancisns Bee-culture.

From the earliest days the money
bee has reused the poet ana pniioso-
pher to admiration. Tbs. apicuiture
is no modern craft we find from the
writings of the Roman Virgil, Wno'
from his farm above Naples, tells US
such delightful tales about his bees
amongst the lemon trees, ana rom
Pliny some hundred years later, VINO
gives them an interesting chapter ~
his natural history. Centuries before
the birth of Christ boatloads Oh an
Gent beehives floated up and down
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Clear-Headed Man
|SaysWhat He Thinks
By r. ]. DONOHUE. Springfield. Ohio

thinks Besides when premises with 81 think it weaken
his assertion, because thinking of truth
If should 81 think will rain tomorrow the very express
doubt because opinion lame matter and the
world chfu of opinions If however, he should ct will
tomorrow it if it is after all opinion
So the referred to in the first place doesn't say 81 think for
entirely uperuous and he adds force and dignity what he
in emitting it entirely.
And then when looks the situation calmly he will conclude
that think much under cloud since very few people think exactly
question have been able whether after
ing a cigar feel better
Getting out of bed cold morning greater mentsl
than physical task
Nothing harder than get people interested in
Blu life would be dull.
A small boys favorite pie is second piece.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

the Nile, following the circle OF the
summer season, and the bees lsobably
reyeled in the bowers at Babylon's
gardens even as they do among the
hollyhocks of today. We still get the
Grecian honey, redolent OF wild
thyme, and the bees we see gathering
the nectar on Hymettus' rocky slopes
are doubtless direct descendants OF
the subjects of Aristotle's medita'
tions.-Suburban Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
For Protection of Hen.

The school commissioner of Cald-
well, N. j., caused so much comment
by leaving an open umbrella on his
front lawn for many days that he
finally had to explain that it was
protection for his strong-minded hen,
who was sitting out there, and not at
all amenable to suggestions that she
move.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Bio Football Attendance.

According to Parke Davis, the foot
ball statistician, more than 3z'oVo col
Iege and scholastic football games
aere played this year, while more
.ban $500. 900 spectators saw the
r,atcbes Last seasons figures were
n1aced at $4,000 games and 6,262.OOO
sDectators.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Woodrow Wilson Some Trotter

The new trotter, Woodrow Wilson,
2:15A, cleaned up so well on the Ohio
tracks the past season that there is
no question about another term for
him. Experts say the youngster will
develop into one of the countrvS
greatest trotters.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Seven of Crew Eligible.

Seven of the eight-oared crew of Le-
land Stanford university, which fin
ished second to Cornell in the Pough-
keepsie regatta last June, will be
eligible for next years contest. it is
expected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Columbia Seeks New Pastime.

Handball is to become an intercol-
legiate sport. DR.. George c. Meylan,
Columbia's athletic director, has been
invited by Lambert Prettyman of Yale
to enter a Blue and White handball
team in an intercollegiate league,
which is now being formed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

One hears a great deal
these days about standards
of living. Some persons at
tribute the financial and in
dustrial depression through
which we passed last winter
to extravaganza. We are
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

If proper exercises are
started early in life in the
case of the delicate type of
child, it can be brought up
to adult life with very diff
ferent physique from that
seen TODAY. One of the seri-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

A man was referred to as
one who in bis conversation
never says "t think" so and
so. The think is a mere
expletive. A positive, clear
headed man says what he
thinks, without saying he
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Use Murine after Exposure I'm Cold,
Cutting Winds and Dust. 1t Restores,
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes that Need Care
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Sends Eye Book on request.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
nnron whips Norton.

lack Dillon of Indianapolis stopped
al Norton. Los Angeles heavyweight,
In the fourth round or scheduled
sieht-round fight at Memphis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Pop'S Opinion.

Gracie-Artkur and have promised
to stand by each other.
Pa-You're sitting on the sofa by
each other every time l pass the par
Tor door.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

There are more til a n
eight million woman wage
earners in the Uni t e d
States. They are repre-
sented in a I'm 0 S t every
branch of commercial ac-
tivity. The question of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
At the Club.

do you believe in woman's rights?"
"Er-my boxing teacher tells me the
left Is much more effective"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Some people seek pleasure abroad
and find it waiting for them on their
return home.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Only One.

Misfortune never comes singly."
ooh, l don't know; Henry VIII had
only one wife at time"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

The government of Colombia has
appropriated a large sum to encour-
age silk production in that country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Real Hard Luck,

What are you crying for, Willie?"
1--WE got toothache and there amt
no school to stay home FROM"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Somehow an engaged couple usually
think that all the insane people are
In asylums.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Just That.

Willie-Say, ma, what's this "serv-
antgirl problem?"
Ma-How long is she going to stay?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Snubbed.

Jack Blunt-Shall we get marriedf
Miss Bright shall. What you do
Is of no interest to me.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
Real Prophet,

"They say a cool waves coming"
eyes, l know it is; forgot to-
match that sample for my wife,"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Don't keep a good movement on
hand; put it on foot at once.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24
No Pork This Year.

No Fork ] MS year.
Knicker-What Is your slogan?
Bocker-Millions for defense. but
not a cent for distribute.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Impatience under q burden only
makes it heavier.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

A small boys favorite pie is a second piece.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Nothing harder than get people interested in excuse
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

But for human nature life would be dull.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Marty McHale, once with the red
Sox, but last season with the New
Yorks, is on the road as a single en-
tertainer, his speciality consisting OF
monologue and singing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-02-24

Johnnie Ertle seems to be another
of those boys with the real champion
stride. He has only been picking easy
marks on his jaunt East.