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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
PUREBRED is MOST
VALUABLE OF STOCK
Reason Is Because He Has Been
Bred for So Many Years
Without Mixing Blood.
By w. L. BLIZZARD. Department of
Animal Husbandry, Oklahoma A. and
nj College, Stillwater.)

(By w. L. BLIZZARD. Department Of
Animal Husbandry. Oklahoma A, and
M. College. Stillwater.)
The purebred is valuable because he
has been bred for SO many years with
out the admixture of any other blood,
and because each male representing
a pure breed is possessed of the power
to transmit the breed characteristics
Of his kind. Purebred also means that
there is a continuous line Of purebred
individuals back of him.
It must be remembered that where
grade stations or grade bulls are used,
no progress is made. 1t is the pre-
potency of the breeding that makes 1t
possible for the Angus bull to sire a
large proportion of black polled calves
from different colored or horned
native cows. The purebred is valuable
in grading up. The progress In grad
ing ceases as soon as the purebred sire
is discontinued. Some people are
often misled by the fact that occasion
ally a half-blood is a splendid indi-
vidual, and as far as all outward APP
pearances are concerned, may be bet
ter than many purebreds.
The undesirable qualities inherited
from the grade sire may not show up
in the first generation, but the worst
feature is that they will continue to
show up for several generations after.
The value Of a purebred is fundamen-
tally based on the ability of the animal
to transmit the desirable character
istics.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

ing of this gown, is essential, as in all
simple designs. In this respect the
home dressmaker must be faithful to
the model if she undertakes to copy it !;
but light wool or heavy cotton fab
ric may be used instead of silk, with
good success Small shepherd check,
in black and white, decorated with
black soutache braid will convert the
model into perfect one-piece street
dress.
AS pictured the dress is made of @
heavy silk crepe and fastens at the
front with white buttons, set close to-
gether, and loops Of silk cord. Down
each side Of the bodice at the back
and front a border design in soutache
braid provides a decoration in perfect
harmony with the dress. The design
is widened at the shoulders to extend
to the arm's-eye. The sleeves are long
and without cuffs, but the braided pat
tern appears at the wrist and three
buttons, matching those that fasten the
dress, are set close together here. A
narrow, fiat sash of the material is
finished at the end with bit of hand
some fringe. 1t is tackled to the dress
and looped over at the front. The
neck is managed with the same re-
serve that characterizes the entire de-
sign, having narrow V-Shaped
opening, small revers, and cape collar
at the back.
Resting upon well-earned laurels
those who think up, or dream out or
discover our millinery for us, might
leave us to choose midsummer hats
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
REASON FOR HIS CONDITION
Beqqar Discloses Earlier Calling
Which Made 1t Impossible for
Him Ever to Work Again.

There was beggar who sat at the
gates Of the city crying, Aims! Aims
and making piteous moan. And there
were many of great riches who saw
him daily and merchants laden with
silks and spices and fresh eggs and
potatoes going their way to the city
markets to barter, but they gave him
little heed and few aims.
Cometh a day when a aft dame
paused to give him her pity, to spend
a moment and pay him her regards,
but to give him of coins and of pieces
Of gold not any.
And she inquired of him, saying, Lo,
thou art in rags and the blight Of sloth
is upon thee. Thou takeSt little pains
with thy personal appearance and thou
art lazy as no man was ever lazy be-
fore. Hast it ever been thus with
thee or how didst thou come to such?
And he made answer, ] once had
city political job and I've never been
able to go back to work since Roy
K. Moulton in Topeka State Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

of the heart. In making this examina-
ton, one may apply the left ear over
the heavy muscles of the shoulder back
of the shoulder joint, and just above
the point of the elbow, or, if the
sounds are not heard distinctly, the
left foreleg may be drawn forward by
an assistant and the right ear placed
against the lower portion Of the chest
wall that is exposed in this manner.
while the heart muscles is contract
ing and while the blood is being forced
from the heart and the valves are rem
dered taut to prevent the return of the
blood from the lower to the upper
chambers. The second sound follows
quickly after the first and occurs dur.
ing rebound of blood in the arteries,
causing pressure in the aorta and ten.
sions of the valves guarding it's open.
ing into the left ventricle. The first.
sound is of high pitch and is longer,
and more distinct than the second. IN
der the influence of disease these
sounds may be altered in various
ways.
Temperature.
The temperature Of the horse Is de-
termined roughly by placing the fingers
in the mouth or between the thighs or
by allowing the horse to exhale against
the cheek or back of the hand. In &C
curate examination, however, these
,,oaopc of do+orpoi,oino faynporot 11ro ORC
not relied upon, but recourse is had to
the use of the thermometer. The Their.
mometer used for taking the tempera-,
ture of morse is a self-registering,
clinical thermometer, similar to that
used by physicians, but larger, being
from five to six inches. The tempera-
ture of the animal is measured in the
rectum. H-
The normal temperature of the horse
varies somewhat under different con-
ditions. 1t is higher in the young anil
NAL than in the old, and is higher in
hot weather than in cold. The weather
and exercise decidedly influence the
temperature physiologically. The nor
NAL temperature varies from 99.5
to 1O1 degrees Fahrenheit. If the tenn
perature rises to 1925 degrees the
horse is said to have a low fever; If
the temperature reaches 104 degrees,
the fever is moderate; if it reaches
1O6 degrees it is high, and above this
point it is regarded as very high. In
some diseases, such as tetanus or sun
stroke, the temperature goes as high
as 1OS or no degrees. In the ordi-
nary infectious diseases it does not
often exceed 106 degrees. A tenn
perature of 1915 degrees and above is
very dangerous and must be reduced
promptly if the horse is to be saved.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

One of the latter is pictured with a
wider brim than the milan model and a
round crown. 1t is bOrdered, on the
under brim, with narrow ribbon gath
cred at the inner edge and ribbon is
introduced into the crown in the same
way. A cluster of small roses is posed
at the front. This is a favOrite trim
ming for both black and white hair
braid hats.
The third hat is an unusual model of
purple georgette crepe and slipper
straw in the same color. The upper
and under brim are of crepe with a
scalloped border of the straw. The
top crown and part Of the side crown
are covered with crepe, also with a
wide band of straw covering that por-
ton of the crown which appears below
the wreath Of violets and small roses
encircling it. The flowers are in their
natural colors and they are lacquered
by a process which stiffens and bright,
ems them So that they will hold their
own in the summer sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

the Wilson's
that time unfu1ed their flag.
the had theirs
Miss BoaTdman
the of the great
William
Bradley
unfagged
waving Them Senator Lodge and
the other hand the
in
big Rhode Island avenue
William Phelps block
the break So has
widow of Ones andm
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Dhat.lJen Dressed :
\JomenlJl11 lJearS%1

An oyster-white silk crepe, pongee
or "khaki-kool" or any of the new
heavy weaves in silk, will make an
afternoon gown like that shown in the
picture, that could not be excelled for
simple elegance or refinement. The
trend of fashion toward the straight
silhouette has placed the seal of ap-
proval on plain straight hanging skirts,
and on long bodices without definition
at the waistline.
Beautiful accuracy in the plaits
and in every other detail of the MAX
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

a story.
The house was until recently the
Washington residence of Herbert
Wadsworth; today it is the headquar-
tiers of the District of Columbia chap
ter of the American Red Cross, and in
it's transformation it has the distinc-
ton of being the first private residence
in the United States to have been
turned over by its owner to a city for
use in Red Cross work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
SOME P0STSCRIPTS

The French model shoe is narrower
than any other of the allies army
boots, and the construction can best
be described as peculiar. The pre-
dominant sizes are Fights, mines and
tens.
''Pitty posies for muvver." explained
a four-year-old Baltimore girl when
she was caught picking $50 worth OF
growing flowers in a florists shop or
a Broadway hotel, where the family
was stopping.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

from among the styles already present
ed. For-by the time Easter arrives
they have attended to all needs, not
neglecting those of June brides and
bridesmaids-an tourists and sports
women and people who are devoted to
tailored things. The story Of summer
hats is told and it never was more in
teresting or better.
The group of hats shown here gives
an inkling of the variety of choice
which promises happy ending to the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

shopping tour. There are hats of the
ARREST braids and tulle and hats OF
fabrics more substantial, along with
heavier braids and bodies that we have
known for many years. One of these
appears in the milan, with round
crown and fiat brim, prettily trimmed
with cluster of strawberries at each
side and a fiat bow of narrow ribbon
applied to the crown at the front. Mi
lans are very fine this year and do not
seem heavy even by comparison with
hats of lace braid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

fiddle fiddle the called
fiddler the
the unudd melody
partnahs All sashhay
stake the little
Here's where
believe had dancing day in
stick, youl"
she
a either"
something the fddewomans
mou
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
STANDARD BRED AT A GOVERNMENT REMoUNT DEPOT

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The pulse of a horse may be counted
and it's character determined at any
point where large artery is close to
the skin and above hard tissue, such
as bone, cartilage, or tendon. The
most convenient place for taking the
pulse is at the jaw. The external max
Hilary artery runs from between the
jaws, around the lower border of the
jawbone, and up on the outside Of the
jawbone to the face. 1t is located i'm
mediately in front Of the heavy mus
cles of the cheek. It's throb can
be felt most distinctly just before it
turns around the lower border of the
jawbone. The balls Of the first and
second or of the second and third
fingers should be pressed lightly on the
skin over this artery when it's pulsa-
lions are to be studied.
The normal pulse of the healthy
horse varies in frequency as follows |:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
When IN MINNEAPOLIS
The HOTEL DYCKMAN
is at your service
MODERATE RATES-SpLEhDID RESTAURANTS
A Reminder.

Everything l have asked you you
have answered that you don't remem-
ber," said the lawyer to the colored
witness.
"Yas, sah," came from the witness.
"What's that string around your
finger for?''
"Dat string, sah?'
eyes, that string"
"Oh, dot is t. remind me of some
thin, sah."
"To remind you of what?"
"T' remind me to remember t for
get, sah."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
grape grower accidental,

An Italian grape grower accidentally
discovered that the presence of toma-
to plants in his vineyard made short
work of the phylloxera, with which his
vines We're infested. This insect de-
stroys both the root and the stem of
the grapevine.
Texas produces in the neighborhood
of 100000 bales of cotton year. yet
the state turns out only enough cotton
goods for her own use. This is NOT be
cause there is shortage in mateTja,
but because her mills are so few ans
far between.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

composed of
phian
foundations of the
of this society already responding the
Patriots organized Hamilton
Fish, Mrs Oliver Hartman Mr. Beaumont Spencer and Mr. Robert
military organizations,
of
OF leading
their intended to
tickets
Catleen Vanderbilt daughter
Reginald G. Vanderbilt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Decorative Wells.

Over hats that show little or no
trimming, decorative wells are draped.
Circular wells are much used for this
purpose. The braided portion of each
veil is worn around the crown of a
hat so that the face has a fine, dainty
mesh falling over it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

from all the windows in the business
district. 1t has been interesting to
watch the wave Of patriotism grow
and sweep over the city-to see who
northumberland who did not.
1t was rather curious to note that
as the fever spread, the cabinet re-
manned singularly aloof and immune.
Until quite recently the Lanes were
the only members of the circle of adj
ministration's official advisers who had
put out their flag. Then the Lam
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
THE BEST BEAUTY DOCTOR
Is Cuticura for Purifying and Beauti-
flying the Skin-Trial Free.

For cleansing, purifying and beauti-
flying the complexion, hands and hair,
Cuticura Soap with touches of Cuti-
cura Ointment now and then afford the
most effective preparations at the mini
mum of cost. No massaging, steaming
Dreaming, or waste of time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Male Stints Himself.

Sometimes a particularly gallant
male will stand back and let the hens
eat all the feed and grow poor him.
self. Such bird must be fed by him
self or his vitality will be reduced and
he will be useless as a breeder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

mis- pigeon-wing was fine! He cut it
with boyish abandon as he skipped
the curb from asphalt to pavement
the other twilight, and as it isn't the
usual thing to be expected from a
somewhat oldish and portly gentleman,
he felt called upon to chuckle an ex-
PLANTATION to his companion, whose
dignity matched his gray hairs. Also,
being a man, he naturally blamed the
woman-a shriveled leaf of something
that may once have had its blooming
I'm tho raoaf,c oordau of cirJS-who wa 9
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

line, cutting upward, leaving two
inches for the shoulder of the dress.
Cut the bottom part Of the sleeve and
use for the child's dress; cut the col
lar off and trim as preferred. For q
small child they will be long enough
to even off the bottom and hem up,
while for larger child fiounce of
hamburg or lace can be used. They
are very easily and quickly made. as
| have made them, and find them very
satisfactory, writes a mother.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
No Gasoline Required.

"They say we will soon have ma
chine that will run without gasoline"
"Pve got one that will run without
gasoline now"
"What kind Of machine is it?"
"A typewriter"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17


filled which
surrounded by and
the clicking
i the office headquarters of the chapter.
Nearly club Washington has become warre
This relief
relief
rely time of The Wadswoh
house Headquarters Red
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Plum Trees.

The farm flock can be made more
profitable by combining the poultry
business with the growing of fruit.
The birds need shade in order to do
the best during the hot days of sum-
mer and for this purpose plums can
be grown in the poultry yards to good
advantage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Use for Discarded Waists.

A most satisfactory way of using up
all discarded shirtwaists which but
ton in the back, and after they are
worn out under the sleeves, is to make
them into children's dresses. Leave
the backs as they are, start from wais&
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
The zouaye Jacket Returns.

Zouave jacket effects in tricot are on
chemise frocks of satin, and narrow
natural pongee embroidered sashes are
used on the navy blue frock with
Chinese fat fringed ornament at the
ends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Soils for Alfalfa.

Limestone soils in general are par
ticularly well suited to alfalfa, but
even such lands are frequently acid
and require lining to grow this crop
successfully.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

plateau of sea blue hair lace that
puffs prettily over the flower crown
and is caught in at the crown base
by a band of blue cartridge ribbon
with a bow at the front.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

change. later took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and soon
felt change for the better. took it
until / was in good healthy condition.
I recommend the Pinkham remedies to
all women as have used them with such
good results. Mrs. MILFORD T. CUM
MINGs, 1922 Harmony St., PENIS Grove.
N. j.
Such testimony should be accepted by
all women as convincing evidence Of
the excellence of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound as a remedy for
the distressing ills of women such as
disbursements, Inflammation, liberation,
backache, painful periods, nervousness
and kindred ailments.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

A woman can cut swath in society
with one figure. With man, 1t takes
six or more.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

An Over Crown of Hair Lace.
Hair lace is used on large leghorn
Eoppy shape that has the crown en-
tirely covered in bright-colored field
flowers. Over the entire hat is q
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Spraying Program.

A regular spraying program is now
considered a necessity by every sue
cessfnl orchardist.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Washington Mansion Devoted to Red Cross Work

r a yelowgay whose
Circle Within
itself the insignia
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Flags Very Much in Evidence at the Capital

I
right Old Glory waving from fully half
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Lively Old Tune Recalled His Days of Youth

sE friends chaf him about getting
q excited and bring old But
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
NOTICE TO
SICK WOMEN
Positive Proof That Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Relieves
Suffering.
Bridgeton, Md cannot speak too
highly of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-

BILE Compound for
inflammation an d
other weaknesses. ]
was very irregular
and would have ter
rible pains 80 that !
could hardly take .
step. Sometimes ]
would be so misera-
BILE that ! could not
sweep a room. ]
doctored part of the
fivoo hY1t falt M
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

Sometimes a genius fools people by
wearing good clothes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17
Juniors of Washington Society Doing Their Bit

al organizing
relief
"dng
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

their bit" Parents and older broth
ers and sisters have, per force, occu-
pied the foreground in this incessant
demand uppn time and means, but
through the winter younger brothers
and sisters, particularly the little
women, many of whom will remain
In the social background for several
years, have not lost an opportunity to
aid in bringing into various funds
dollars for the help of unfortunate
children of the war.
Chief among these chiIdren'S or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-17

gWzNREAWNMe@ n no more necessary
WUnEHEEk than Smallpox. Army
ENEJNHb experience has demonstrated
she almost miraculous eff.
cacv. and barmlessness, of Anttyphod Vaccination,
Be vaccinated NOW iy your physician, you and
Hnur family II Is more vital than house insurance.
ASK your physician, aruggist, or send for HavS
SOU had Typhoid" telling of Typhoid Vaccine,
sesults from use. and danger from Typhoid Carriers.
Producing Vaeeines and Serums under U. s. Licenss
The Gutter Laboratory. Berkeley Cal, Chicago. III
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-11

respectively In Addison and Orange
counties; I. N. Bartlett, p. s., and e. M.
Root, b. s., (Vermont). respectively
county agents in Addison and Lamoille
counties; A. p. Leach. b. s.. and Frank
e. Jones, B. S., (vermont), emergency
demonstration agents: J. +. Sturtevart,
B. S.. Gowa), sheep specialist: L. H..
Burgwald. B. s.. (Ohio State), dairy
specialist in connection with cheese
making; and a second poultry specialist
VIII likewise be appointed In the near
future.
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
The sophomore class succeeded in cap
turing about 40 members of the new fresh
man class Tuesday. The captives were
marched down Pearl street and on Church
street. On the way numerous stops were
made to give the "frosh" opportunity to
paste few 'procs." At the corner of
Church and Bank streets the procession
was halted. Several "frosh" then gave
prep school cheers and songs. The
Eagles fair was duly advertised and a
Few popular songs were attempted. Sud.
denly number Of the freshmen freed
themselves and tackled the sophomores A
very lively scrap ensued for FIVE or ten
minutes. The sophomoreJ soon had all the
freshmen tied up again. and marched
them to the watering tank on South
Winooski avenue. just of Main street.
The more recalcitrant were doused in this
tank and then permitted to 20 home.
After this the remainder Of the "frosh''
were freed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-11
NEW DRAFT ACT IS
COMING, SAYS KAHN
Must Reach Men Who Have Be-
come Fl Years Old since
May IS. a.

Washington. Oct. 10.--Representativ(
Kahn Of California, the republican who
led the administration forces in the
House when the army draft law was
passed. said to-day new draft act
would have to be passed at the next
session of Congress to reach the many
young men who have become Fl years
OF age since May Is last, and that IL
probably would amend the existing law
so as to register youths from 10 to II
to become automatically subject to call
on reaching the age of 81. Mr.. Kahn
also said he intended to make q tight
for universal training law and an act
to deal with alien slackers without
violating treaty obligations.
Sixty per cent. Of the American boys
are rejected for physical disability, per-
centage that is appalling" said Mr.. Kahn.
THAT means that six out of ten young
men between the ages Of q and 81 are
so deficient physically that they cannot
be taken into the United States army.
fact that must be a revelation to think
ing people Of the country though the
proportion of the deficient Is not quiet
as great as was the case in England.
Universal training would give the young
men thorough knowledge Of hygiene and
sanitation and would develop a race Of
men strong physically and mentally"