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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Noble AspirationS.

If we accept Balzac's statement:
Nations, like men, owe all theil
strength and vitality that is in them
to noble thoughts and aspirations,
we shall find ourselves wondering how
we ought to compare the strength and
vitality of England, Germany and
France. Each of these empires is
great and strong, and each owes this
strength and vitality to the noble
thoughts and aspirations of its people
How shall we appraise the noble
thoughts and aspirations Of Germany
of England, of France! No mortal
scroll could mirror forth all of lofty
good that has resulted from the
thoughts and aspirations of these PEG
pies, peoples who are now ravening
at each others threats, forgetting all
the splendor of their constructive
years in the madness OF the destruc
tive present.
Strong these nations are-what shall
make them stronger? Still nobler
thoughts and aspirations. 1t may be
that out of this moil of blood and tears
each may rise to a new and higher
destiny, a destiny of peace and pros
perity, which shall include no thought
of war. Let us hope that this may be
true of their future.-Dayton Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

If you would see the best of MILL
merry look for it at the afternoon con-
cert or other afternoon affairs. The
box party or club program or lunch
con, and the cafe dinner, call out
the smartest hats, for there they are
subjected to close scrutiny by discrim-
mating eyes.
The fancy OF the designer has much
to inspire it this season, and millinery
is brilliant in two senses, both in color
and in design. With gold and silver
laces and metalized flowers, with fur
and velvet and jet and jewels, heads
are splendidly crowned even when
such materials are put together sim
ply. The blue and gold turban shown
In the picture is an example of this.
1t is a small, chic, jaunty shape
draped with turquoise blue satin bro
caded with a gold flower. This covers
the frame and forms large wing eff
feet at the left side. The only orna-
ment used is a fiat rosette made Of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

In January the order of the year
brings about the making Of new I'm
dermuslins, house dresses, kitchen
aprons, and all the white work re-
Quired by the household and the house.
And in the annual January sales, all
over the country, Of white goods, mer-
chants present the stocks of cotton
fabrics which they have assembled in
anticipation of the demand for them.
There is no better season in which
to buy cotton products than at the
beginning of the year.
There has been a steady advance
In the standard of quality in many
lines of cotton goods, and in the in
PRODUCTION of high-class novelties, the
mills are making rapid progress.
A kitchen apron that may be made
of cotton crepe, as we'll as of the
usual percale or bingham, is shown in
the picture, and hardly needs de-
scription. 1t covers the figure and
fastens at the back, unlike many of
the late patterns, which fasten at
one side. Blue is the favorite color
for the apron of cotton crepe, and it
Is finished with white braid bindings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
FANCY SKATING is BOOSTED
Americans Are Deficient In One Of
Most Graceful and Healthful of
All Outdoor Sports.

Wherever outdoor sports are known
and INDUCED in, Americans have set
the mark of their athletic greatness.
Baseball, football, hockey, lawn ten
mis-, polo, swimming-these and a
score of other outdoor activities have
all seen the names of our country
men and countrywomen among the
worlds greatest.
In view of this, it is all the more re-
markable that in one of the most
graceful and healthy Of all outdoor
sports-fancy or figure skating -
Americans are notably deficient. In
fact, with the exception of Irving Bro
kaw, who has many times won the
national championship at this style of
skating, and one or two others in the
past, the art is virtually unknown in
this country.
But with the recent arrival in this
country of Paul Wilson of Stockholm,
Sweden, it is possible that fancy skat-
ing will gain some of the popularity
here that it enjoys abroad. Mr.. VIII
son is young in years, but learned in
the science of cutting marvellous fig
ures on the ice, and his form is said
to be perfection itself.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

The chief claim to attention is based
upon the fact that this kind of apron
requires almost no ironing.
Although the subject of kitchen
aprons is not one to arouse a great
amount of enthusiasm, 1t is not by
any means without interest. Many
aprons manage to be attractive, while
they cleverly fill all that is required
of them in the way Of usefulness.
This means that they must cover the
figure, be plain and easily adjusted.
good looking and shSpely. They must
be neatly finished and provided with
at least one pocket and made Of ma
terial that will stand any amount OF
Tubing.
All of the new aprons are made
with elbow sleeves except those that
are sleeveless. Very skapely and at
tractive models have a large bib at
the front of the body fastened by fiat
bands of the material to the belt at
the back. A favorite finish for all
edges is a fiat band of material In
contrasting color. All the fast col.
ors are used with white, and striped
effects prevail.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
"But This Is Awful, Peggy"

lave never loved Harold" she sobbed.
Il just got engaged to him to show
that l didn't care either"
But this is awful Peggy. What
is to be done?"
I'VE must just marry the men we
ion't care for"
mo, Peggy! Listen! Suppose 1
tell John that you care for him still,
and give him his freedom"
But that's absurd. my dear. Be-
sides, you wouldn't have anybody
then"
Don't you suppose 1 would rather
be an old maid all my days than mar
ry man / didn't care for?" demanded
Lefty.
Don't you care for anybody, Let
ty? l thought you and Harold used to
be"
The tell-tale blush that crept under
Letty's skin was sufficient answer.
Peggy suddenly leaped out of her
chair and kissed her. Now see here,
Lefty" she said, I'VE mustn't let this
go on. If we are really sure that we
are not suited-but we aren't sure, are
WEI"
Not quite" agreed Lefty dolefully.
Then I'll tell you what we must
do. We must all four come together
again and face this thing, and-and
learn from our meeting each other
The plan seemed difficult one, but
both the girls agreed that it was the
only possible solution. The boys met
rather sulkily at first, and glowered at
each other. But the girls had insisted
upon their shaking hands and forget
ting the past, except for a certain
necessary restraint between John and
Peggy and Harold and Lefty.
The days went by and still nobody
had made a move. If John Ford was
turning toward his former love he
gave no evidence of it. He was al
ways courteous to Peggy, but he
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
A TEST in Time
BY ELSIE FIELDING.

Peggy, l am the most miserable
girl on EARTH" sighed Lefty Milbridge
to her friend. Peggy Baldwin, as they
sat together on the porch of the Bald
win home.
The girls had not been on speaking
terms for several weeks, and it had
been great surprise to Peggy when
Lefty came in, in the old-fashioned
way, and sat down for comfortable
chat.
You see." continued Lefty, hardly
able to restrain her sobs, when you
broke off your engagement with John
Ford he felt very badly about it. And
because you were jealous of me-"
Lefty, the less said about that the
BETTER" interrupted Peggy harshly.
"But you were jealous, and it was
all nonsense" protested Lefty. You
about each other, and neither of us
had ever dreamed of such a thing.
So. just to show you that we didn't
care, John and l became engaged
1T didn't trouble me-" said Peggy,
vehemently. Il am sure was very
glad to see you two happy. You are
far more suited to each other than we
WERE"
But, Peggy"
"And Harold Lowell and l are
agreed that we love each other dear
ly," continued Peggy vindictively.
$50 there is really no reason to bark
back to an ancient story, and / am
very glad that we are going to be
friends again"
"But listen! Do listen, Peggy. John
and 1 don't care for each other,
know, and I have never dared to tell
him so, because he doesn't realize it
yet. And-and-"
What do you say?" demanded Peg
gy Baldwin, starting up in her chair.
"Oh, Lefty! Does he-does John care
for me, do you think?"
"Then you-you love John?" in
luired Lefty in an awed whisper.
Peggy Baldwin burst into tears. Il
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Indications now are that none of the

Indications now are that none of the
American league clubs will change
managers during the coming winter,
and that when the call for spring
training is made next spring the men
at the helm of the clubs in the John
son circuit last season will issue the
notification to the players to assemble
on the southern training fields.
So far as Boston is concerned,
there is not the slightest danger that
Bill Carrigan will be dropped.
Hughie Jennings is positive fix
ture with the Detroit Tigers. Having
considerable financial interest in the
club, and having produced a pennant
contender, his chances for getting out
are extremely remote.
Chicago will keep Clarence Row
land. The team got off to good
start, but found the going rather
tough. Comiskey, however, is said to
have already signed Rowland to a
1916 contract.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
GOOD SEASON FOR M'NAMARA
Boston Player Was Most Successful
Professional in Game-Possessor
of Fine Temperament.

Without doubt the most successful
professional in America this year is
Tom Mcnamara of Boston. He is
American born, and one of the trium-
virate of celebrated homebreds, the
other two of whom were Brady and
McDermott.
It will be remembered that he fin
ished second in the open champion
ship of the United States, which was
played at Baltusrol, at which time his
score of 29S for the ~ holes was but
q single stroke behind Jerome TRAY
ers, who won the title. He followed
this up by capturing the open cham
Rionship of Philadelphia at Philadel-
phia Country club, with 296 for u
holes.
Turning his face to the west, Nc
Namara went to Chicago and won the
western open title at the Glen Oak
Country club. returning a score of 304
strokes.
Such performance is one of I'M
usual merit, for it will be seen that in
the three big tournaments his total
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Clark Griffith will remain in Wash

Clark Griffith will remain in Wash
ington.
Wild Bill Donovan is to remain at
the head of the New York Yankees
His employers, Colonel Rupert and
Captain Huston, have stated they are
well satisfied with his work with the
mediocre players he inherited and
have confidence in Wild Bill to build
up fighting machine. .
Branch Hickey is to continue as
manager of the st. Louis Browns for
at least another year. Col. Bob Hedges
is reported to have made that state
ment to st. Louis newspaper men, and
he is the man to decide.
Lee Foil was signed to a 1916 con-
tract to manage the Cleveland Indians
a few days ago, and has a cinch on
the job.
This leaves only Connie Mack to be
figured on, and no one has even sug-
gested that the grand old man of
Quakertown baseball would be let out.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Variety of Sleeves.

There does not seem to be any law
governing sleeves this spring, but be-
meath the seeming license there is real
order. The sleeve must show the arm,
or rather reveal its shape. The style
chosen to express this is left to the
dressmaker. Some of the best frocks
show long, wrinkled sleeves of the
rabric. others have transparent sleeves
OF batiste. OF chiffon, of organdy. The
kiniono and the elongated armhole do
not appear. except in isolated cases.
bat it may be safely said that they
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
SCOUT HAD ALL THE
"DOPE"

At the New York American
league clubs Offices is probably
the most complete catalogue of
hot tips on the bushers" that
is in possession of any baseball
club. A big cabinet is filed with
cards on which are written re-
ports covering every promising
player in the minor leagues last
season.
So thorough were the New
York scouts, that they reported
on every player who even was
suspected of being a baseball
player. These cards contain
blanks rating the player as
fast" medium" or SLOW"
married" or SINGLE" his ma
tionality," habits" and "disposi-
tion." On the back of the cards
are written General remarks"
One scout was sent to the far
West to look over pitcher.
Here's the way the scout was i'm
pressed: Medium = very me-
dunn: married (poor womanD;
nationality, Limburger; habits,
supports several saloons; dispo-
sition-disposition l recommend
is to leave him there"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

gilded leaves that are cut from some
light metal.
Afternoon hats having crowns of
velvet or fur and brims of gold or sill.
yer lace are usually finished with
small nosegays of beautifully colored
flowers. A very handsome model is
made with a crown Of light brilliant
green satin, brocaded with silver and
a brim of silver lace. A silver cord
is tied about the crown, the ends fin
ished with small silver balls. The
cord and balls are made of very small
beads.
There are many fur turbans
trimmed with wreaths of small flow
ers which are very rich looking, and
the all-feather turban, although rather
rarely seen, is nearly always hat OF
much distinction.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Poor Idea.

A man who employed a number o.
boys to pick raspberries was quite
anxious to protect them from mes
quitoes, so he had wells made to tic
down around the neck. The boys were
very grateful for his kindness unit
they found that there were no mosqui
toes in that locality and also that the!
couldn't eat any berries with thos;
wells on. The protection" was of an
other sort.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

isolation of patients with contagious
diseases and the burial of the dead
outside all cities. These hints the
Gentle world did not fully accept un
til century or two ago.
The wise law-giver prescribed no.
only fasting at certain periods of the
year, but the removal of whole fam
lilies in summer out to camps, where
for a time they could live close t.
nature. Many of the laws of Nose.
were prescriptions intended fer the
health of both mind and body.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

stayed at Letty's side, while ha.o -
could not be sufficiently attentive ~
Peggy. And the four were to Dc n'''i
ried within few weeks.
Its no use, Peggy" said Letsy
sobbing. 1--WE shall have to nnu o''
after marriage which we prefer. 80
IF only we could ask tnem.
sighed Peggy. Listen, dear. ] n"ve
a plan. Tomorrow night let US al, 81
to the movies together. In the ual =
we will change partners, as if by aooi.
dent. If that doesn't inspire one VI
the other to declare ri,, real feelings
-
1t did not seem a very happy luea'
but the chief difficulty had lain IN 'no
fact that John had always STUCK ~
his fiancee's side and Harold to MS
If only either of the girls could nav
been alone with the man she reaiiy
loved, feminine subtlety might nave
induced him to speak out. But no.n'
ing had been accomplished, and inc
wedding day looming so near trlgn'-
ened each of the girls. Suppose sue
chose the wrong man, making the us
covery after, marriage instead Oh pe'
fore! Lefty knew that she would uo
something desperate unless she couio
find out, while Peggy dreamed OF run
ming away.
Neither knew her own mind anu
neither dared hint anything to ner
sweetheart.
The boys arrived in due course, anu
the, stroll down town was a dismal
repetition of many such strolls. Peg
gy was desperately unhappy and 10
crown her woe, the boys obstinately
refused to join in the game of gen
eral post" which had been devised
Harold sat down with Peggy and Jonn
with Lefty.
Both girls were crying silently IN
the dark theater, not watching the &C.
tivities of the figures upon the screen
at all. 1t was too dreadful. Now the
last chance had gone by.
Suddenly Kissing sound was heard
and then bright white fame shot up
from the operators box overhead.
"Fire!" screamed somebody.
Instantly the theater was in panic
Peggy felt herself knocked from her
seat. A man was trampling on her.
Women were screaming. She tried TO
flee, but, damned in the crowd, she
fell to the ground in half-swoon.
Suddenly she felt herself lifted in
a mans arms. He raised her as light
ly as if she were child and, holding
her before him, fought his way
through the happily diminishing press
When the girl opened her eyes she
was lying outside and somebody was
bending over her.
1t was John, and Peggy twined her
arms about his neck and chung to him.
His kisses were warm upon her lips.
Dearest! Thank Cod" he was say
ing over and over again.
And she returned his kisses, for she
knew at last, and with only faint
contempt for Harold's cowardice, she
resigned herself to the sweetness Of
their loves renewal.
But suddenly she saw Lefty before
her. Harold's arm was. about her
waist and on the girls face was the
shyness and TRANSPORTATION of loves
avowal.
The crowd was dispensing and the
four looked at each other in mixture
of emotions. Then suddenly the girls
laughed and fell on each others necks.
And the mems hands met in wise.
like clasp.
1t was very happy pair of couples
that strolled homeward in the dark.
ness.
(Conuriobf 1Q1S hu wv n Cha
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Jackson's Election Popular.

University of Chicago football fans
look the election of Red Jackson TO
Tue 1916 captaincy gladly. for tne
young tackle has played a great game
uuring his two years on the team.
Many of the &c" men who voted viii
return to help Jackson lead a cham
pion Agar. Fisher. Gordon and Schae-
scr were Jackson's rivals.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
important to human Welfare.

1t is not without reason that cook
cry is called an art. There is moth
ing which does more to build up anG
maintain good health than the prop
er preparation of food. 1t may be
considered the first essential. 1t is
commonly considered a mental task
yet next to motherhood It is one o.
the most important.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Select Golf Grass.

The National Golf association is go
ing TO ask President Wilson to have
His department. of agriculture investi-
gate the kinds OF grasses best suited
or golf courses.
a committee has been appointed TO
saiA the matter over with the presi-
,h enI who is something of golf en-
thusiast himself.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

are reserved for topcoats. In these
the raglan shoulder dominates. al
though in the short outer jackets in
brilliant colors, which are the prevail
ing fashion for country wear, the arm
hole is nearly normal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
s.It axe a Fixture.

The Salt Lake baseball team taken
into the Pacific Coast league last
spring made wonderful showing last
season. The club made good money
and is fixture In the coast league for
The future
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
pitches No.Hit Game.

Lefty Hebert, the Oklahoma City
pitcher, recently purchased by the
Chattanooga Southern League club. is
playing in the New Orleans Winter
league, and recently distinguished him
self by pitching a no-hit game.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
LITTLE pI(K:Ul5
OF SPORT

|
Mr. Billings plans to keep band Of
| fifty broodmares at his Curles Neck
| farm.
Christy Mathewson admits that his
arm is gone, but declares that he has
a head left.
The Detroit Tigers are going to
train in Texas the coming spring as
well as the White Sox.
Charlie Herzog will manage the
Reds again next year, because he has
a contract to that effect.
1t was a good season for Will
Crozier, the eastern driver, who won
25 races and a dozen seconds.
The New York Yankees have dis
posed of Outfielder Pete Daley to Yer
non of the Pacific Coast league.
-
Jim Gilmore promises new blood in
the Federal league, but does not guar
antee there will not be old bones"
The National won sixteen games
ard the Americans won eleven games
on the recent tour to the Pacific coast.
Chick Gandil, the Washington first
baseman now on the market, is put
ting in the winter on the Pacific coast.
-
Reading sport news will be like
reading war dispatches if fighters are
compelled to use their right names.
The best way for Joe Stecher to get
a match with Frank Gotch would be to
disguise himself as a million-dollar
bill
The New York Giants used more
men than any other National league
club last season, but not more ball
players.
Earl Tyree. who was with the CUBS
for a few days last year, has signed
TO catch for the Minneapolis Millers
next year.
Alex Absrg, the big Finlander, who
is putting them all on their backs,
weighs $50 pounds and is thirty-two
years old.
The annual spring series between
the Phillies and Athletics in Phila-
delphia, scheduled for next spring.
may be called on.
From all indications the next bout
Iese willard is scheduled to take part
in will be a tame anair, and viii not
require Mr.. Willard to extend him
self"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
BOBBY SLUGGER OF LEAGUE
Three Doughnut Holes Represent Bat
ting Average Of Karl Adams OF
the Chicago Cubs.

Karl Adams, the tall, thin hurler of
the Cubs, was the booby-prize hitter
of the National league this year, &C.
cording to official averages.
Adams was in 26 games and at bat
30 times, but the pitchers never hap
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

pened to pitch one where he was
swinging his bat. Three doughnut
holes represent his average.
The next lowest average was .OIl
oy Lefty Niehaus of ST. Louis. he
managed to sneak in a hit in IA times
at bat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Tom Mcnamara.

for PIG holes was 1913 strokes, or an
average of a trifie more than four
strokes to the hole.
The Boston professional is blessed
with fine golf temperament. and he
does not permit himself to get flus-
tered or angry if misfortune happens
to encounter him during his round.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13
Real Music

Are you fond of music?" aske1
Miss Oldgirl. Not very" replied Mr.
Oldbotch. but / prefer it to popular
songs"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

1t is prophesied that some of the
new coats will fall several inches be-
low the hem of the dress.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-01-13

Navy Is often trimmed with a certain
light shade of gray-blue which sug
gests a soldiers uniform.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-03
THEATE RS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

II is said Lillian Gish has adopted
a course of training as strenuous as
a professional pugilist in order TO
get into the best possible condition
for her Rough mousse" work in
Diana Of the Follies" being present
ed at the Auditorium theater today.
Miss Gish has several free-for-all
fights in the picture. including one
at her husbands house in which sew
eral chorus girls mix in. IN the
theater scene one of the chorus girls
emerged with black eye as the re-
suit Of coming in too close contact
with demure Miss Gish's fist. Miss
Gish's portrayal of the temperament
tai actress in this picture is said TO
be one of the best parts she has yet
assumed. Today's keystone comedy
is called Hearts and Sparks" fea-
turing Hank Mann. Tomorrow brings
a popular player-Helen Holmes in
The Lass of the Lumber-Iands, a
sensational chapter play in sixteen
episodes. In order 10 enjoy this
story one should not fail TO see this
first release. The trained monkeys
and Chimpanzees which are partic-
Tangled Ties" a one reel comedy,
"Defying Death" a railroad drama
with Helen Rose Gibson and the
Tribune weekly. are also on
the bill