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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Strained His Telescope.

The Oldest inhabitant of Little
Cockleton possesses a telescope which
he never uses.
sWhy don't you make use of it some
times, JamesY a neighbor asked.
sIt used to be a good n" James
said sorrowfully. shut it's broke now"
"Broken?" the neighbor asked.
"How's that?"
"Well," James replied, sit was such
a good'n that could see the old church
steeple five miles away quite plain,
but Joseph, the scoundrel, got the
lend of 1t and tried to make out the
steeple of the Methody chapel morn'n
ten miles away. He tried and tried
and couldn't. so that he strained my
glass and it's never been right since.
Drat Joseph"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
What Shall We Have to Eat2

Peanuts are wholesome. nutritious
and conomical-three good reasons
why we should serve them in various
ways to save more expensive foods.
Peanut Hash.
Take a cupful of freshly washed.
shelled nuts, run them through the
food chopper, being careful to remove
all the thin, brown skins from the nuts
before grinding. Add one cupful each
of boiled potatoes, cut fine, and one
Ncupful of bread crumbs. Mix with a
cupful of milk, season well with salt,
pepper, onion or parsley. Melt table,
spoonful Of sweet fat In frying pan,
add the hash and cook slowly until
well Drowned. Serve with currant
jelly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
TO THE SISTER

You were only kid, little sister,
When I started over the sea,
But you've grown quite a lot since /
came here,
And you've written a letter to me
It's a secret, and we'll keep it well,
Your brother and you and the ocean,
And nobody's going to tell.
~
You were only tot when left you.
remember I babe you good-by,
And kissed you, little bit Mustered,
And you promised you never would cry.
But know that you cried, little sister,
AS soon as I'd gone out the door,
And did / cry myself; I'm a soldier,
So don't ask me anything more.
think of-you often, kid sister
You're the only kid sister I've got
I know you'll be good to your mother,
And I know that you'll help her a lot.
And whenever she seems to be gloomy,
You've just got to cheer her somehow,
You were only a kid to your brother
But you're more than the world to him
now.
From Stars and Stripes, France.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Beautiful French Toys.

"Made in Germany" used to be the
label on beautiful things that came out
of Santa's pack, but now it is changed
TO "Made in France" Dainty little
French mademoiselles, stocky Breton
peasants, sturdy poilus, and American
soldiers, all kinds Of queer animals
that would delight child and won
derful wooden scenes Of farmyards and
gardens are the handiwork of wounded
French soldiers and have been made
under the direction Of famous artists,
who have donated their services to the
government.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
War Brings New Words.

War brings words into the language.
Sometimes the words exist in another
language and are transferred; some
times they had fallen into disuse, are
revived and given twisted meaning ;
sometimes they are coined. One Of
the latest arrivals in England is ''jus-
quaboutist," from the French motto
"jusqu' a bout" (''to the end"). A
"jusquaboutist'' is one that is for
fighting the war to a finish. Who
knows if this term will not in time be
AIDED to the vocabulary of the prize
ring Manchester Guardian.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

went back to the coast and was pur-
chased by Connie Mack for whom he
shone with the bat. Higgins desired
a smuggling ball club and purchased
Bodie from Mack and has had no cause
to regret it, for the chunky outfelder is
rapping the ball timely, is playing
nice game in the field and has not
been accused Of perpetrating any
"boners" on the bases.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Baked Peanuts.

Shell unroasted peanuts, pour boil
ing water over them, letting it stand
until the skins are easily removed.
Place a pint Of these in a bean pot
with two quarts Of water, season with
salt and paprika, cover and bake slow
ly until soft and mealy, which will re-
quire about eight hours.
Peanuts chopped or peanut butter
used with rice, adds the needed fat
to make q well-balanced dish.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Just Suspicious.

A senator said the other day:
ATTACKS on Hog island are i'll con-
ceived. Hog island assailants have
looked too suspiciously at perfectly in
nocent transactions.
cts like the young married man
who stepped into coal dealers and
said:
"'Send me round a ton Of coal,
please
"'Yes, sir. What sizey the dealer
asked.
The young man looked at the dealer
severely.
"'Exactly the 2,24O-pound size,' he
said, in a stern voice."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
peviIed Peanuts.

Blanch and chop two tablespoonful
Of peanuts and fry brown in two table,
spoonfuls of fat. Mix together one
tablespoonful each of chutney and
worcestershire sauce, two small picked
cucumbers, chopped, and salt and pep
per to taste. Add to the peanuts, then
spread on small squares Of hot but
tered toast or fried bits Of bread.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Peanut Hash.
Peanut Irish Stew.

Slice thin six large onions and cut in
cubes an equal measure Of uncooked
potatoes; cook until the potatoes are
half done; then add half a cupful OF
finely chopped roasted peanuts and
cook until the vegetables are tender.
When ready to serve add half cup
full Of peanuts cut in halves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Ping Bodie Is One of New
York Yanks' Heavy Hitters
and Is Doing Good Service

Ping Bodie is one of the New York
Yankees heaviest batters. Miller
Higgins seems to be (getting more
baseball out of him thanfdid any other
manager. Bodie was with the White
Sox for some time and was criticized
SO extensively by the press and his
manager that he was unable to play
to the true worth of his talent. He
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Eagles of Olympus.

Eagle hunting is casual pastime for
at least one allied aviator. Flight
Captain Mortureaux Of the French Sa-
lonika army, shot two while flying near
Mount Olympus. He landed, secured
the game, and returned to his hangar
with them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Some Postscripts.

A patent has been granted for
an egg substitute made chiefly
from thoroughly cooked vans.
Chiefly for roofing automo-
biles, an imitation glass that re-
sembles celluloid has been in
vented in Euorpe.
Recent government statistics
have shown that clay products
are being made in every one of
the United States.
Drinking cups are made from
rhinoceros horn by natives Of
Sumatra, who believe that they
counterfeit poison.
- - NfN =
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
A Bit Mixed.

Even nature occasionally gets things
jumbIed. A Jersey City magistrate re-
Gently found 1t necessary to send
woman to Jail for highway robbery,
and man 20 the detention house as q
common scold.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Worldly Wisdom.


When passion is king, reason
is dethroned.
Any man who speaks nothing
but the truth is never garru-
louS.
Politics may not pay, but most
candidates are compelled to
put up.
If Ananias were living today
he would not be considered so
much.
Every man knows how mean
his acquaintances are, but he is
never absolutely sure about him
self.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

these figures have been published,
states that in every workman's house
hold broken furniture or broken tools
are not replaced, so that gradually
every family Is becoming pauperized
in the full sense Of the word.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Appropriate Action.

"a friend of
Jaggsby sent him
a case Of cham
payne and it fell
into his wife's
hands,"
did she score
him about it?"
mo, she just
kept Mumm."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

hens are mature and in good condition
at the start, and have the vitality to
carry them through year Of heavy
laying.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Paw, Take Shame to YourseIfl

May (reading the newspaper)-I see
here where two fellers was arrested
while they were Robin the same place
the second time.
Paw with an exasperating GRIM =
By gum, that's what I'd call a ropeatin'
rifle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Mothers Cook Book

Work and be happy from sun to sun,
For the housekeepers' work is never done;
But thank the good father for work to do
For the chi1dren's love. for the husband
true.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
ElatterY,

''That photograph flatters your hus-
band"
Eyes. He says he's going to have
something in this house that will say
a kind word for him."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Desire for KnowIedoe.

Desire for Knowledge.
"There is one thing want to know
pop"
"What is it, SOM"
"Can swordfishes fence?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

A machine for testing lubricants and
their durability when In ccatact with
steam is an Englishman's invention.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

The smoke screen has been found
very effective in aiding captains of
vessels to evade the torpedoes of ene-
my submarines.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
SUMMER SMILES
sesssseesssssseosss
A Long Shot.

"W h a t b k
does the lady
want?"
"She says it is
something with a
queer name, some
thing odd"
"Try her on the
Odyssey"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

Australian trade unions In the ship
ping industry have $4,000 members.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

Canadian unions demand legislation
against Asiatic lGboE.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

There are almost 10000 coal miners
employed s1 India.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
This the Talking Nation.

1t is said we are a nation of takers,
because this country uses four times as
many telephones as all the rest Of the
world. And may be the charge is true,
for it is the women who do most OF the
talking over the telephone; men, as a
rule. dislike to use the instrument.
Twelve million, telephones are in use in
the United States. Among the cities,
New York leads, with 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Sheffield Iron Corporation
 Will Abide by Decision
 of the War Labor Board

Russellville, June 15.---At late hour this afternoon the Sheffield Iron cor poration issued statement and posted lit on their uptown office door to the effect that they would abide by the ruling and decision of the war labor board in regard to recognition of the Brown Ore Miners union and their de- mand for increased wages and better working conditions. The company's mines have been shut down the past week owing to a walkout of it's men after the company officials had told them that the company would not recognize the union and that any deci- sion by the war board would not affect the working conditions of that com pany No decision has yet been rem dered by the war board, but it is stated by the heads of the Miners union that the men will return to their work at once as the matter was left up to tho board sometime ago, and since the con- pany has agreed to abide by their dect- sion no further strike will be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Franklin County Politics
 Begin to Liven Up as Candidates Announce

RusseIlv1Ile, June 15.-(Special l- Politics in Franklin county are begin ming to Iiven up considerably in the past week Candidates for all offices so far now have opposition with the exception of Circuit Solicitor Henry D. Jones. Both amendment and anti amendment candidates have entered the race for the legislature, among the latest of whom is R. w. Creighton, superintendent ot the Foster-Creigh- ton company of this city. MT. Creigh- ton is a strong anti amendment can didate and is making the race against two preachers who are in favor of the amendment
 A. H. Carmichael of Tuscumbia has announced his candidacy for state sen atcr from the Thirty-first district against the amendment MT. Car michael is considered one of the strongest men who could have entered the race and has caused a consider able stir among the amendment forces The amendment candidate is Walter Miller of Tuscumbia- who has pub lished lengthy advertisement in which he attacks Carmichael and says that he has been treated unfairly and that up until the time Carmichael an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Mayor of Huntsville Will Enforce All Blue Laws
 While He Is in Office

Huntsville. June 15.-(Special) )-The old blue laws making a closed Sunday will be enforced in Huntsville begin Thomas T. Terry, who states that they will be enforced in future as long as ne is mayor, or for the duration of the war. All kinds of business houses except restaurants and drug stores are to be closed. The police have instructions to stop news stands cigar stores, soft drink stands and automobile garages that are found open. The sale of gasoline at the filling stations will be stopped.
 John H. Wallace, Jr.. candidate for governor of Alabama, believes that the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution will be defeated by an over- whelming vote in Alabama Mir Wallace says that after making tour extending into every part of the state he has be- come convinced that the people have not changed their sentiments from what they were in 1908, when they voted down the proposal to put prohibition in the state constitution by a majority of 3o,0 MT Wallace said that the local optionists are putting up legislative tickets for sen ator and representative in every sena- torial district.
 An officer of the United States army medical corps is expected here within tht next few days to inspect hotel Monte Sano, which has been offered to the gov ernmeat by Col and Mrs. Winston k Garth for use as reconstruction hospi tai for soldiers
 George Walton of Athens, who was ac cused of saying that he expected Ger many would finally win the war, as Goe seemed to be on that side, was brough here and tried before United States Com missioner Watts, who held him to tht federal grand jury and fixed his bail a $100o which was provided.
 Robert L. Ward, meat dealer. who il charged with attempting criminal as sault on his daughter, and whose tria resulted in hung jury. has made bono in the sum of $50oO. and is at liberty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

nounced his candidacy he was led to believe that Carmichael would support him in tho August election.
 The sheriffs race in this county is one for great speculation, as there are at least eight candidates already seek ing the office.
 One of the latest business additions to T;ussellville is a new new spaper known as the Herald. which will make it's appearance about July l, The new paper is owned by republicans and will be run in the interest of the re- publican party in this county. and q situation which is causing much com Tnent among both republicans and democrats is the fact that the paper will have as it's editors MT. aud Mrs. Hancock Thompson, former strong democrats, The plant is 8 small one, but capable of issuing a first-class newspaper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MUSCLE SHOALS BANKS ORGANIZE
 CLEARING HOUSE
United States Nitrate Plant No. 1 Begins Trial Opera tion-Manufacturing to
 Start Soon
nv u. FoNrAINE IIT-r1,r

Sheffield. June 15~-tSpecial.) )-The Mus cle Shoals Clearing House association has been organized and is now in opera ton in the Tri-Cities. The association includes in its membership the Shelf field National bank and the Peoples Bank of Sheffield: the First National bank, the Tennessee Valley bank and the Alabama Trust and Savings bank of Florence, and the Colbert County bank and the Tennessee Valley bank of Tus- cumbia, which now rank among the lead ing banking institutions of the state.
 The necessity for clearing house asso- citation in the Tri-Oties was large
 ly occasioned by the tremendous increase n business here since the government
 initiated the Muscle Shoals development. A number of important rules have been adopted by the local banks and it is ex- pected that with the clearing house asso- Cation in operation banking interests will not only be better conserved, but
 better facilities will be afforded the pub IIic.
 United States Nitrate Plant No. 1, il, West Sheffield, began operations yes
  of the big plant is being tried out pre- parstA>ry to going into actual operation.
 The eis turbines in the power plant are running smoothly and officials in charge state that the plant will soon b. knans facturing ammonium nitrate
 The latest war innovation ir Sheffield | is now in vogue at the Sheffield hotel, where the feminine has displaced the How, of ha
 tors. The management of this populav hostelry states that with girls ocerat ing the elevators efficiency is ne less
 marked than formerly, besides being de- cidedly ornamental"
 The Tri-Cities Daily of this city, of
 which M S. Hansbrough is editor, has announeed that it will espouse the cause
 of and support Congressman E. B. Al mon of Tuscumbia. who is seeking re- election to the National House of Rep resentatives from the Eighth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

No matter what afis your cniid. gen lie. thorough laxative should always De the first treatment given.
 If your little one is out-of-sorts. haif- sick. isn't resting, eating and acting nat urally look, Mother; see if tongue is coated. This is sure sign that the lit tie stomach, liver and bowels are clogged with waste When cross. irritable. fever- ish, stomach sour. breath bad or has stomach ache. diarrhoea. sore throat. full of cold. give a teaspoonfuI of Cal ifornia Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the constipated poison. undf- gested food and sour bile gently moves out of the little bowels without griping and you have well. playful child again
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" because it never fails to. cleanse the little one's liver and bowels and sweeten the stomat h. and they dearly love it's pleasant taste. Full directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for bottle of California Syrup Of Figs; 1- rce- t'-at it is r,ae 'e " ths @cAueorsaA S4s As4at Iompans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Wife Slayer Convicted

Chattanooga, Tenn, June 15.-Will Gossett, young man charged with murdering his wife, Grace Walters Cos sett, whom he shot down on the streets of Chattanooga several months ago was found guilty of murder in the first degree this afternoon by jury in the criminal court. Gossetts plea of in- sanity did not hold with the jury Under the law, the penalty. life im- nriscnment or electrocution, rests with the judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Food Hoarder Fined 5000

Washington, June l5,-Dr. Francis &.
 Nash, medical director in the navy was fined $100o today in the District of Colum- bia supreme court after entering plea of polo contendere to a charge of unlaw- fully hoarding foodstuffs. An identical charge against his wife, Caroline s. Nash. was dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

Practically every paper in the Eighth district is now committed and lending it's support to Congressman Almon in his race for reelection. So far w. w. Calla- han, prominent attorney of Decatur, Is the only announced candidate to oppose Congressman Almon in the August cleo tion.
 June 17 to % has been designated clean up week in Sheffield. The week S campaign to make Sheffield a cleaner city will be conducted under the super vision of Dr. w. E. Burt of the United States public health service. In this all- important work the public health service wi. have the full cooperation of citi- zens generally.
 Harvey Adams. formerly of Sheffield, but who has been residing in Los An geles, Cal, several years, has returned to this city and has purchased an in- terest in the Adams Hardware company. with which he was formerly identified. His many friends here have extended him royal welcome to his former home
 Across the street from the Union sta ton in this city an attractive and spa cious waiting room has been erected by the Air Nitrates corporation, the West inghouse, Church, Kerr Co, and the J. c. White Engineering corporation. which concerns are engaged in construction work on the government nitrates plants here. The new building has greatly re- lieved the congestion at the Union sta tion, due to the heavy travel in and out of here. The building is equipped with modern conveniences and an information bureau is in operation day and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

meth James Smith, James William Clark. | Edgar Carter. Willis Kelly Ransom, f James Fred Thornburgh, William Hazel Steen-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-24

FOR RENT-Three room furnished
apt. with sleeping porch. 502 Water
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-24
.BRITONS FIRM
FOR A VICIOVY
Mayors of English Towns
Show Futility of Hun
Attempts.

Il
LONDON, oct. z4.-7As proof O
the futility of German attempts to
weaken the will of the British peo'
pie by peace talk. the Daily Telegraph
publishes a series of messages from
the mayors of more than so British
ard other towns, representing every
phase of municipal life They all
breathe but one spirit, namely, that
there must be no compromise with
the Zoe.
The following are messages from
a few of the principal towns;
Observation-Disclosures must be
required to accept the terms imposed
by the allies and stern justice must
be meted out" .la
"Bradford-After what Germany
has done. there must be no compro-
mise 1t is absolutely essential that
there shall sbe British supremacy OF
the seas ,
"Biackburn-to bargain with the
Germans is unthinkable after the his
tory OF the past four years.
"Canterbury-In no circumstances
must we make peace until every man
and woman in Germany who has been
brutal to our prisoners has been pun
ished and reparation given for all the
damage"
''ENeter-Let Germany surrender
at the bar of the worlds justice and
receive just sentence for her crimes
and give guarantees for her future
good conduct The allies will be Just
but dare not be generous.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-24
PRIOR TO WILSON'S
ANSWER PARIS FAvORS
GIVING FOCH LEAD
Presidents Decision on Ar
mistice Was Hoped for
by French.

: BY WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS
(united Press Staff COrrespondeut)
PARIS, oct. 24.--Paris h eager TO
have the diplomatic situation be-
tween Germany and the United states
turned over TO General Foch. Prior
TO the receipt OF Wilson's final note
the Temps said: More than ever
Foch should be given the lead" Com
petent observers insist that Germany
stands alone against the allies. Aus
1tria and Turkey already are out. they
say. and Germany's own population Is
-Split nn internal questions.
MAY Take Hard BLOW Yet.
The almost unapimous guest for
peace puts her between the devil and
the deep sea OF capitulatlon or revo-
lytfon. II Is believed both are merely
Questions OF time. although the allied
nrnes tuav YET be forced 70 strike the
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