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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24

| Hats for winter resort wear, along
Aith other apparel for tourists that
Journey southwark, are all ready for
the companies of women that will
soon turn their backs upon the lands
bf snow. A glimpse of them is allur-
hg enough to fix q wavering purpose
and determine those who may to fol-
low them to the ends of the
earth; that is to those ends that pro-
Sect themselves into the Gulf OF Mex
tco. or the South Atlantic, or the Pa
eiic in California. Wherever they
go they must vie with the best efforts
Of millinery designers.
Many of the models prepared for
tourists are not so distinctly summer
ike as to bar them from wear in the
north, but the greater number belong
enly in lands of the sun. At the top
nf the group pictured, there is fine
turban of black slipper straw, with
crown-top of black satin. It is a typi-
PAL southern tourist model, beautifully
shaped and simply trimmed. Its broad
sprcad of black, glossy wings suggests
flight in a happy course-southward.
The black hat at the left, OF ma
lines and panne velvet, bows to edict
Tor simplicity in millinery and makes
ms marvel at the style and beauty of
its lines. 1t belongs to no section or
climate, being an adaptable hat for
afternoon wear anywhere; and dress
fhni Ys
usefulness to evening wear also. 1t
could hardly be simpler, with its fin
ashing touch merely a pin that cannot
even be classed as fancy" It's head
Is a long coil of panne velvet, and that
is ali there is Of trimming, and no one
who sees the model wishes for more.
To some millions Of US who spend our
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24

full shirt, joined to semifitting.
roomy bodice, having plain coat
sleeves and long, square cape at the
back. This with the turnover collar,
the cuffs and belt give additional OPP
portunity to feature the novel decora-
ton. The large scroll pattern, appear
ing on the skirt is repeated in smaller
motifs on the belt, across the cape and
collar and on the cuffs.
Unexpected details in the costume
appear in the slit pockets in each side
of the skirt and in the small scarf
made to match the coat. This scarf
idea has been developed by costumers
in several clever ways, sometimes at
tached to the coat and sometimes not.
The turban worn with this very inter-
esting garment is evidently part OF
the outfit, for it depends upon COW
cred cord to furnish it's decoration, but
goes further and adds an odd new
pompon which looks much like a
chrysanthemum made of ostrich fiues.
Nothing illustrates better the diff
cult simplicity" which is demanded of
designers of the dress of today, than
this smart coat-dreSs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24

| The lady in the picture has on one
Sf those coats Tor is it a dreSS?) which
Reaves us in doubt as to it's identity.
Twill you remove your coat?" might
bring the answer: 81 cannot, this is
also my dress,," without surprising
anyone. The coat-dress proved con-
svenience to the tourist who wished to
travel light, especially when designed
to allow an extra undergarment upon
need of warmth, and coat-dress like
that pictured is thing of beauty and
distinction.
/ II you are looking for garment
versatile enough to play this double
role, be assured you will not find any
dining handsomer than the model shown
there. 1t is Of plain, smooth-faced
cloth, and will appeal to good taste if
I'VE imagine it in gray or tan. or in
darker colors. 1t is lifted into the
ranks of the exceptional by its decora-
stion. This is bordered scroll in
(which cable cord, covered with cloth
like that in the dress, is used instead
IOf braid. The large covered cord.
MOUND with a small silk cord in a
Idarker shade of it's own color. The
lcoat is simple in design with straight,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24

the quantity Of grain may be gradu-
ally increased, feeding the calf all that
it will take until three pounds q day
is reached; this will probably be some
time during the third month. Grain
when fed with separated milk should
never be put into the milk. 1t is ques-
tionable whether the preparation of
grain In any way, such as soaking or
boiling, is advisable under any circum-
stances. Grain should be furnished in
separate feed boxes placed SO that 1t
cannot be soiled by the droppings or
the calf, but at the same time where
the calf can get at it readily. There
should be no corners in which wet
feeds may ferment, and the utmost
care should be taken to keep the grain
fresh and clean at all times.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
BREEDING OF live
STOCK IN WARTIME
Shortage of Animals and Prod
ucts Should Be Stimulus to
Improved Production.

The shortage of animals and animal
products in this country should be a
stimulus to improved live stock pro-
duction. There has not been such a
great shortage in the live stock popu-
lation in proportion to the human popu-
lation in many years. 1t is doubtful If
there has ever been so great short.
Of humanity.
It has been repeatedly said by men
acquainted with conditions that the
wise live stock man will not only con-
tinue in the business, but increase his
holdings. A good many farmers, how
ever, have hesitated until recently to
increase their live stock because of I'M
usual conditions. High prices and the
urgent need for increased production
have induced farmers and live stock
men to increase production. This is
a good time therefore for q step to-
ward more profitable production.
The advantages of community live
stock breeding which existed before
the war still hold good, and present
conditions emphasize the Importance OF
community breeding more than ever be-
fore. Wonderful progress could be
made in live stock Improvement if the
increase which undoubtedly will be
made could be obtained from purebred
sires. Thus, a relatively larger per-
centage Of high-grade animals could
be produced than if the improvement
were started when the live stock popu-
lation of the country was normal. IL
better sires are used at this time the
resulting increase in the total live
stock population will contain larger
percentage of good blood than the live
stock population of this country has
ever had.
Communities can obtain sires, to be
used on the existing females, which an
individual could not afford. In many
communities there is no one who is
willing to make the necessary outlay
for a good sire, and no person should
be expected to bear the entire burden
Of live stock improvement for the COM
munity. If the community co-operateS
in live stock breeding they can obtain
the services of a good sire at a COM
paratively low cost. Most successful
community breeding involves organized
and specialized production. Co-Opera-
ton therefore Is necessary to the sue
cessful outcome Of the plan.
Cooperative breeding helps the small
breeder, offers opportunity for the ex-
change Of sires with other communi-
ties, affords cooperative marketing
and buying. 1t also stimulates COM
munity spirit just as any other live,
working organization will do. 1t serves
as an excellent advertisement for the
community, as has been demonstrated
In several Missouri counties.
Details concerning community live
stock breeding will be found in Exten-
sion Circular .33 Of the University of
Missouri College Of Agriculture. Per-
sons interested in organizing COM
munity breeding associations should
obtain a copy Of this circular. The
agricultural extension service of the
college will furnish constitution and
bylaws for such organizations. These
may be adapted to local conditions.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24

winters north this is the most interest.
ing hat in the group.
At the right the hat of 'peanit"
braid belongs, like the butterflies.
among growing flowers. 1t is a novel
weave in straw in light turquoise
blue color, with a narrow lace mesh
woven in two rows in the body of the
hat. The brim is faced with orchid
pink velour, and narrow strips of 1t
are laced through the mesh in the hat.
Tassels that finish the trimming are
made of these narrow strips. This is
something new under the sun, and hats
of braid are shown in all the lovely
light colors that herald the spring.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
APPLYING MANURE TO SOIL
More Effective When Worked Into
Land Than When Used as Top
Dressing-AppIy Daily.

The sooner manure is worked into
the soil the better. This Is where it
should rot. Manure is more effective
when worked into the soil than when
used as a top dressing. Daily applica-
ton of manure to level fields Is prefer
able to poor storage, no matter what
season of the year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
G<Ay XzzszaA
q T.
Washable BIouses Popular.

Lingerie blouses will always be pre-.
ferred by some women, and many of
them are being shown this season.
Batiste and fine cotton wolfe are the
favorite fabrics for lingerie models,
and fine tucking, hemstitching, and
dainty lace cdgings constitute the ia
vored trimmings.
Tailored blouses of mems wear silk
and of satin are extremely popular
also.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
Old Chiffon Made New.

! Don't throw away chiffon, as so
many do, when it becomes soiled.
Quantities of this expensive and lovely
material are wasted each year that
could be saved, and brought to do duty
again, almost as good as new. says
Good housekeeping. 1t requires care
and q little extra trouble, but it is GER
ltainly. worth both of these. Make
lather az GOOD white soap, and let 1t
stftnG Unit: nearly cold. Put the chif-
fon In it and let it soak while. Then
shake Il gently around in the water.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
Neglected Poultry House.

In the busy season, by the pressure
of other supposedly more necessary
work it is very easy to neglect the
poultry house and to allow filth to
collect. This should not be, for the
hen is one of the best crops on the
farm.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
Protein and Mineral Matter.

Protein and mineral matter are alb
solutely necessary for growth and de-
velopment in children. Likewise a
liberal amount of these constituents
are required for work hands and wom-
en- in our farm homes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
MiIIino Wheat for Heed.

Milling wheat is too high-priced for
poultry feed and, moreover, 1t is too
desperately needed for human food
o justify It's use in the feeding Of any
animals.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24
Good Pastures for Sheep.

Good pastures are said to make fat
sheep. avery good farmer knows this
and does good deal to keep his pas
ture In that class.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-01-24

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before a division is withdrawn from
an active sector are 1000 men. OF
the 43 divisions which have not been
engaged this year, IS are landwehr
whom the Germans will not trust in
full dress battles, and the others are
the strategic reserves, excepting four
or five who have been holding quiet
sectors and have not yet been drawn
into the great suction actions"
PrinceIings Nominal Commanders.
The command of the German armies,
Of course, rests only nominally in the
hands of the princelings whose names
figure in the bulletins. Col. Count
Won der Schulenburg, chief of staff to
the crown prince, is really in COM
mand OF the French FROM subject only
to supreme control of Hsodenburg and
Ludepdorff. General vCn Boehn COM
mands the immediate concentration on
the Aisne where the bitshrest attacks
OF the French have been made, and
Lieutenant Colonel Reinhardt is his
chief of staff. The army in Cham
payne, second in Importance on the
French front, is In charge Of Gen.
Fritz Won Below. General Won Gall
WITT commands the Verdun sector.
On the English front, the Arras
sector, during all the terrible fighting
of this year has been under the con-
troll Of Gen. Otto Won Below. His
chief Of staff is Colonel Won Losberg.
These arc names scarcely heard out
side Germany and allied army circles |;
but they are the names of the enemy
soldiers who are doing the work and
not posing In the spotlight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
BERNARD MURPHY PASSES.

Prominent among the political edi-
tors and publishers of county papers
in Iowa was Bernard Murphy whose
death at his home in Vinton was an
nounCed last evening.
Mr.. Murphy was pioneer newspa-
per man ami a pioneer Of Iowa also.
He has been identified with the state
and its progress beyond the memory
of most Of those who control and who
edit newspapers in this state. For
many years he was among the most
influential Of Iowa politicians and tho
Of later years he has not been active
in politics Mr.. Murphy retained an
acquaintance among politicians and
continued to be an influential factor.
Pat" as ne was familiarly called by
intimates and acquaintance alike, was
most likable man, kindly, ready, and
true to his friends. And Pat had
many friends and few, if even any enc
mics.
That's a good record to die on--that
man had many friends, and scarce
en- enemy, If he indeed had an enemy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
Whv BoIos Are Possible.

WHY Is g man l!ke Paul Bolo, who,
il he had never become traitor sui
would have been a fraud, cheat,
villain and a knave-why Is such
man able to impose on the world, 70
gain the confidence Of shrewd men. ana
to deceive nearly everybody for time
And when he is found out. it is not be-
cause Of the perception OF clever per-
sons but because the consequences OF
his own iniquit!es and lies expose him.
Bolo, who called himself Pasha. is
but the immediate example. Examples
occur right along. There was cassie
Chadwick who swindled the cleverest
bankers and shrewdest men OF busl-
ness, and did it easily. The records are
full of cases wherein the victims we're
not the stupid or credulous members OF
society. but those estimated to be vigil
liant, keen and knowing. Yet we have
every day some man Of affairs ascrlp-
ing his success to his superior knoWl-
edge of men, as If Napoleon had not
been fooled by his Talleyrand and
Fouche Just as ]. P. Morgan & Co.,
was impressed by Bolo. and Andrew
Carnegie by Mrs. Chadwick.
AS matter of fact, the practical man
judges men by results. and can not DO
otherwise. because he has neither the
time nor the ability to Judge them in
advance of results. The practical man
who is candid will not pretend to the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
THE INCIDENT AT TORONTO,

Mr Bryan, attempting to speak on
prohibition, was hooted down by an
element Of his audience among whom
were many soldiers wearing service
stars. Shouts, jeers assailed him and
cries of "pro-German," what about the
Lusitania." The Toronto report says
returned soldiers caused the disturb
ance and that the refusal to permit him
to proceed came from the soldiers. An
earlier report stated that indications
were that he would not be permitted
to speak as soldiers returned from
France had avowed their intention to
make ii wuIIu for him and that the
mayor Of the city,, members Of parlia-
ment, magistrates and one member OF
judiciary had joined an appeal to the
police commission to interdict the
speaking.
1t is scarcely to the credit Of the
city Of Toronto that Mr. bryan should
be howled down. 1t may be that
liquor interests cultivated the feeling
but it illustrates and corroborates the
certain fact that prominent and public
men can not play fast and loose in
time of war. Mr.. Bryan is loyal to
America. Without doubt he is loyal
to the war but soldiers are not close
analysts and they have memories fol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

~ high, or the farmer will pay more
attention than ever to corn and will
neglect the less profitable crops. Ev.
erybody else would do precisely, the
same thing under tn circumstances.
And dollar corn or corn at more
than dollar, will again guarantee
nigh prices for land. The man at the
head of the Iowa agricultural society,
very conservative gentleman, holds
that in less than ten years Iowa land
that is the best Iowa land-will be
selling from $500 to $500 per acre.
Dollar corn will make such figures
possible. That Is, 1t will be possible
to make good profit on land that
costs from $500 to $500 per acre, il
corn, the greatest staple crop Of Iowa.
remains at 81 or over per bushel.
The Iowa farmer is nothing II not
progressive He Is paying more atten-
ton to farming, to real scientific farm
ing than ever before. And the dollar
corn will find him getting hundred
bushels of that corn on every first-
class acre OF land in the state. At
that figure, even $500 land will put
much coin into the farmers pocket, will
enable him to buy more land upon
which TO grow mere corn, etc Also fine
autos and whatever his heart may de-
sire
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
THE BOLSHEVlKI OF IOWA.

The Times epublican predicted
several weeks ago that Jim Pierce and
his Iowa Homestead and the TaXpay-
ers' league outfit would grab on to the
Non partisan league movement and
sure enough they appeared at & meet
ing of farmers and business men IN
Warren county Wednesday night de-
manding admittance, but were denied.
When the farmers Of Iowa pay their
taxes this month they will find the
levy for state purposes doubled as the
result Of the Taxpayers league propa-
ganda in the last session of the legis-
!ature altho their propaganda was
made against a hundred million dollar
bond Issue for paved roads which no.
body had eve. proposed. Pierce and
the Homestead and NJ. 3. Pitt, speaker
Of the house Of representatives. We're
moving spirits in the Taxpayers
league for Political purposes.
In spite of the fact that the presi-
dent Of the on-partison league is un-
der arrest In Minnesota charged with
conspiracy TO obstruct the draft and
in spite of the fact that a former Off
Ger OF the Taxpayers league in Iowa
is under suspicion Of disloyaIty and in
spite Of the fact that sheriffa Of Mime
sofa are prohibiting Non-partisan
league meetings on suspicion of dis
loyalty and l w. W. affiliat!on, jim
Pierce and Pitt show up in Warren
county with an editor Of the Non-par-
t.san league organ in St. Paul and seek
to disturb q meeting which was being
held in Ind!anola In opposition Of the
Nor partisan league movement.
There IS really no more Of a menace
in the populism Of the bipartisan
league than In the populism of the
Taxpayers league, which cost US an
increase IN state taxes equal to our
entire county road tax, but the sus-
picions Of dislcyalty and I. w. W. ten
denotes should be probed to the bot
tom. Jim Pierce and Pitt, Of course,
are neither disloyaI nor populists. They
are merely political opportunists steal
that seems to promise momentum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

pussyfooters. And Mr.. Bryan, like a
great many others, walked catlike and
lodged issues in the early days when
we were entering upon the war per-
Tod.
The incident has its moral The men
who return to America from the bat
tie fields with memories Of comrades
who died beside them will not forget
or fail to recall any shrinking on the
part of those of us who stayed at
home. Whether we are great or small
we shall be tried and approved or con-
demned by q jury that will brush ASIDE
exclamation. The test will be upon the
vita! point of active and unquestion-
ing support of the soldiers and the
verdict plain and unmistakaole' II
NAV be mistaken evidence and an un-
inst verdict but if we have seemed
to falter or evade we shall find 1t mar"
to explain and harder to get near
ing.
~. Bryan '''' NV
whooped down in Toronto, 1t was IN
bad taste and will not be well re-
ceived by Americans. The fact that
he was to speak for prohibition VIII
suggest that liquor interests took al
vantage Of opportunity. But when re-
turned soldiers from France boot down
a speaker. what recourse has he? Ana
when resentment Of returned soldiers
kindles against any person, party VI
faction in the days when the boys
come marching home again, what re-
course or defense shall avail?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
MAKE 4 CANVASS FOR THE WHEAT PATCH.

The farmers Of Marshall county are
ready to, grow wheat in small acreases
strictly from a patriotic viewpoint OF
their duty. It is fair to assume that the
farmers OF Iowa are generally Wiling
70 do the same thing. In the past Few
DAVIS one Of the editors OF this news
nsper has met and talked with many
! farmers and the business men OF the
smaller towns and villages who are III
direct touch with the farmers. the
ron clusion is that the farmers will SOW
fan acre lots to wheat II they can get
the seed.
The seed in some counties ts to be
| had bv a sufficient number OF farmers
making orders for the amounts Of seed
wheat they pledge themselves to use.
But that movement should go farther
than the mere opportunity to order
seed. Any man can order liberty bona
or thrift bond or contribute to the
Red Cross and other war activities on
his own iniative. But we find 1t neces-
sary to suggest those activities to in
dividuals even to those willing and
ready to take their part in that work.
Human inclination Is to put off and
forget many important things in the
st ress Of so many important things that
press upon our notice in these days
Of important things.
The ten acre wheat movement should
be fully organized. Every farmer should
be canvassed for an order for SEED
wheat and order that carries the
pledge to SOW 1t.
1. would not be hard to organize.
With all the work that is being done in
is not the less true that the majority
of us are letting others do it. There
are plenty Of capable men yet subject
to the community draft for community
movements They could do this work.
II should be done. The Importance Of 1t
can not be over estimated. For thou
sands of farmers when reminded and
solicited TO order seed wheat would do
SO and SOW it who might fail to make
the order Of their own iniative.
Organize it. There are plenty Of good
men to do the work If they will
and they will If they are laid down on
10 do IL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
A PREDICTION.


An Iowan who has given the sub
jcct much consideration and who IS
competent to speak upon 1t. holds that
the time of dollar corn will not re-
turn in the near future. Perhaps u
will never return within the lives or
the present generation. 1t Is not diff
ficult to believe that. For the trend
to the city has placed an enormous
burden upon the American farmer Just
as 1t has compelled most Of the Euro
pean nations 10 import foodstuffs be-
cause there Is too great a proportion
Of the population dwelling in the towns
and producing no food. There may be
a change in this respect. The move
ment may be reversed and there may
be a trend back to the soil. But at
best that will be slow 1t must be the
YOUNGSTERS who are now growing UP
who will be the pioneers in this move
ment. That is the generation now in
school must furnish such pioneers, II
any change for the better is to be an
ticipated. SGch movement would nee
essarily be slow and would increase
gradually. 1t would require many
years to bring about something ap-
preaching an equilibrium.
OF course. dollar corn, or corn ohat
sells al more than dollar per bushei
means high priced meats Of all kinds.
It means high priced wool. 1t means
high prices for all sorts Of country
produce For when corn is high, ev-
eryth!ng else must be proportonate-