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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

not tell If it was genuine or n0t She
did not wish to risk sending q COM
paratively large amount of money to
an imposter, SO she hit on the plan OF
sending a return message asking the
sender of the first cable to cable the
name Of the family's two dogs, names
which would only be known to a men,
Der of the family.
The answer with the right names
came at once, and the son received the
money. He has been Boosting of his
mothers cleverness ever since.-Ex.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Great Lakes Naval Training Station Band
Famous Military Musical Organization Which Aided N Third Liberty Z
Loan and Red Cross Drives

In the Third Liberty Loan campaign and the Red Cross drive it was the
nart Of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station band to play the dollars III oI
peoples pockets and into our a chest Its success is the subject o nation
wide comment today Capt. William A. Mofett, commandant of the Great
Lakes Naval Training station, had a big vision when he originated this BAND.
Today this vision is reality, for the band has grown into M of the greatest
singles elements for constructive propaganda and compelling Americanisn
eve brought forth.
regularly enlisted mel, including the only battalion band in the world. Ihey
are under the direction of Americas premier bandmaster, Lieut. John
Philip Sousa.
The band was divided into twelve units during the Third Liberty Loan
camnaign In ab unit we're from twenty-five to two hundred men. These
bands went into five If the twelve Federal Reserve Bank districts, making two
and three week stands in such cities as Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, ST.
Louis. Kansas City, Duluth and Milwaukee. Various units toured Missouri,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Snowy Owls in Nebraska.

The appearance of snowy owls, a
rare occurrence, is reported in Nebras-
ka. These remarkable and remark
ably beautiful birds come from the
Arctic regions. Only four previous
v~isitations have been recorded in the
pathological history of the country.
The snowy owl. is a bird of wonderful
plumage, is about two feet in height,
and is more likely to be found roosting
on a straw stack or a hummock OF
some sort than on the branches OF
trees.-The Argonaut.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
To Test Eggs.

The freshness of an egg may be de-
termined by placing 1t in a pan OF wa
ter. According to In expert if strict
" fresh" the egg will lie on its side
on the bottom of the pan. If stale it
viii stand on end and if very old will
rise to the surface. When just a few
days old the egg will begin to tilt a
trIHe and as it ages more and more the
angle at which 1t tits will increase.
Thus the relative freshness may be de-
termined by noting just how it lies in
the water.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
N,.. hLs~seo
Importance of Potato Diet.

Potatoes are a nutritious and health
full food, of which n may eat freely
without i'll effects, according to the
United States department of agricul-
ture. They can be used In many ways
and help to save wheat. Potatoes may
be added to the diet in bread itself
by mixing a portion of finely mashed
potatoes with -four. Even more can
be said for them-a liberal consump-
ton helps to supply the body with al
kaline salts, which it needs for nor
NAL health.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Mothers Cook Book.
Cottage Cheese Dishes.

Our government food experts real
ize the need that all housewives learn
to use many foods which have high
nutritive value, but have been given
but a small place in the family diet
airy. Cottage cheese is one OF these
wholesome dishes. There are some
who have not learned to like this nu-
tritious food, and so it may be given
in small doses, camoufiaged in such
a manner that in a short while even
the most obstinate objector is fully
immune. One way to introduce this
into the diet of a biased member OF
the family is to make
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

SITccL lie StOOQ at lHc CuIO Willie Ills
chance to venture across, when anoth-
er man-these merest everyday sort
of person-guided him over, and in
leaving, cautioned him not to try to
recross at so congested a section.
The old man gave a birdlike twist
to his neck so that he looked sidewise
at his good Samaritan, and chuckled
out assurance:
~ won't be going back before
dusk. / stay in the Smithsonian
grounds all day, in weather like this,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

but stumble over them? And VINO
among the members of the house, II
thew see fit to indulge in alcoholic
spirits, are fools enough to advertise
their failing at time when prohibition
is on us, everyone?
The 20 "dead soldiers" alleged to
have been collected by the j%anitor of
the house office buildings on his Sum
day rounds were placed %purposely, it
seems, at the doors of representatives
who voted to keep the prohibition rider
in the S11,OOO,OOO agricultural appro-
,,,;o+;on Hill Row. r. c.. D~inWiddle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

SO that L can watch the growing things-fowers, you know, and grass and
little chndren-and sparrows hopping around-and squrrels|
The everyday man paused to indorse the statement with a nod,
when you a see all the sky you want and thu tops OF trees and other
higbeup things owe your head, % sortof take hi World is a matter II
course and keep onawithout paying much attention. But when you have to
keep looking at the small things under your eyes they get to be lots O com-
ny-fiend like yu know. My granddaughter puts ne up a lunch and
I buy a bag of peanuts for the squirrels and some animal crackers or the
children, and We have a pretty good time, all ogether@
"Thats a fine scheme of yours, sir. I think I'll look into it myself. Also
IFS a prettyg good Sermon"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
COTTAGE Cheese Sausage.

Take a cupful each of cottage
cheese, a cup of dry bread crumbs or
rice or a mixture of both, two table
spoonfuIs of butter or sweet fat, a
fourth of a cup of chopped pecans,
or peanuts, a half teaspoon of pow
dered sage or poultry dressing. q
teaspoon of salt, a tablespoonful of
milk, a third of a teaspoon of soda
dissolved in the milk. a tablespoonful
of finely minced onion. Cook the
onion in the fat until tender but not
brown, then mix all the ingredients
together and form into balls, roll in
bread crumbs and brown in a frying
pan in a little hot fat. Serve hot, gar
nished with parsley.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

leading prohibiionist, not only attributes this iuful joke to al abortve
to dscredit the work of the "dy' element in congress for the nation
as a whole, but characterzes it IS al attempt to forestan the attempts to
mak Washington bone dry:
Several representatives announced that they would demand a. investga-
tmn. But this investigation was not to discover who among our legislators
whisky. but who it was that had such a poor sense o. humor.
The Joke al to crude to be taken seriously. OF course congress is
ngry at having a joke played upon it and still. angrier that old John Barley
cornw as called upon to ad and abt the Joker.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Bristled Riaht Up.

Miss Jones" said the hostess, per
nit me to introduce Mr.. Hogg, author
of those delightfully."- clever poems you
must have read"
II am glad to meet Mr.. Hogg," said
the young woman. Pardon the ques-
ton, but is that your real name?"
Certainly" said Hogg, bristling up.
"Did you think 1t vas my pen Manner
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Names of Family Dogs Used
as Means of identification.

When, a few months ago, n of our
tr%oopships was torpedoed there were
of course, many worried mothers. One
OF them received a cable message tell
ing her of her sons rescue, and was
naturally much relieved. But this
cable was followed almost Immediately
by another asking for money by cable.
The mother of this lad was rather
puzzled by the message, as she could
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
cuticura Is So Soothing

To itching, burning skins. 1t not only
soothes but heals. Battle with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water, dry gently
and apply Cuticura Ointment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
K, Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap IS, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

IUHUIS WIFI q pIIHIHtSS LHdI
the fear that she had swallowed a
ramrod which she couldn't digest, but
mamma, OH the side, frankly reveled
In the attention which her child vas
attracting from each passenger in the
car.
A dignified old gentleman leaned
across from his seat opposite and said,
with a winning Difference that no
child's ann could resist:
what a wonderful little lady you
must he. TO win so many medals when
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Interesting Facts.
Grass seed terminates in fror

Grass seed terminates in from
IA to IS days.
Motorcycles and bicycles are
becoming popular throughout
Siam.
Chinese peanuts ire usually
hand sorted by women after
being sifted.
China sends thousands of
tons ~of peanuts abroad each
year, and so does India.
In high or rough water, in
angling for black bass, light
colored and bright flies are most
effective.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

Are you still
taking painting
lessons, Jack?"
mo; / left off
yesterday. / don't
like my master"
"Why not?"
HE has such a
disagreable W a v
Of talking. He told
me that if I kept
on for some time
l0pOnr 4 miOht
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

VH5 JuV VIC bT HOIHnS On IJ
replied the former benhop. Il quit the hotel soon after you left. But I'm
all to the good. I've got the casiestsr restaurant on the Boardwalk at At
lanic City and I'm promoting a $1OO0OO0 hotel, which looks like a 70. I've
got a racing car, a Limousine, a wife and a country home in Jersey Not so
bad for a beIhop, eh, what?"
AS a matter of fact less than six years ago this selfsausned young man
al a benboy earning $25 q month and tips sin this same hotel. His tips
SIS oil Sc a day. and by careful saving and a fortunate opportunity
he was able to buy the hatcheckng privilege at a restaurant.
Belboys In the frstclass hotels receive $5 a month, which is $40 more
than the successful young belhop quoted was paid. For belboys today are
no longer given their meals by the hotels where they are employed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
cottaoe Cheese for Dessert.

Add a little sugar to a cupful of
seasoned cheese, make a mound of it
and dot with t~easpoonfuls of rasp-
berry jam. Serve with crackers and
coffee. Cottage cheese with chopped
marischino cherries is d%electable as
sandwich filling.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Relative Hardships,

well, Pete" said Meandering Mike,
CT guess Wen have to go to work"
II s'pose we WILL" answered Plod-
ding Pete. ovid all desc %antiloa6n'
laws under way, it's harder work
dodgin' work dan it is workin'."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Identical Thoughts.

"Do you and
your wife ever
think the same!'
"When I'm out
late at the club
we do. She keeps
thin Ing what
she'll say when l
get home, and so
do T."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
The Effects Of opiates.

T>HAr INFANTS are peculiarly susceptible to opium and ts various ~
Smallest doses, IL continued. these cpiates cause changes in the func.
lions and growth of the cells which are likely to become permanent, caumng
imbeciity, mental peryersion, a craving for alcohol r narcotics Sc IN "a ss me He
powers ae q result Of dosing with opiaes = narcotics to * keep children children quiet quiet
In their infancy. The rule among physicians Is that cnldren snoud never
receive opates in the smallest doses for more than q day u a tme' ana
only then if unavoidable. -
The administrator Of Anodynes, Drops, Cordial. Soothing syru gSn and
other narcotics to children by any but q physician cannon. 70 700 suongH
decTed, and the druggist should not be . party tSi it. Ssa trn %5 are ~
need the attention of a physician, and 1T Is nothing LESS nan q cume "
dose them wlfuny with narcotics.
Castoria contains n o narcotics II 1T bears the --~
sipnature of Chas. III. Fletcher. ~[A[LN@.
Genuine Castoria always bears the signature of1k1<M |NNS%%%
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
His Way Of Spending Fine Days in Washington

LIE WAS going to market with a basket on his arm. His steps were slow
ii without being sure, his shoulders we're Sc bent that his face all but
touched the hand that held his cane: Having CON to the Avenue a Seventh
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
A Good Time.

Our heavy rush has let up a trif1e,"
remarked the senior partner.
quite So" assented the manager.
$50 you might arrange for anybody
who wants to take sick leave to do so
now, and then we went be hampered
so much when we get crowded again."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

accident after a separation of five
years and passing their former place
of employment they dropped in to talk
over old times.
When the refreshments arrived the
former room clerk said:
Things are breaking pretty we'll
with me now. / put $1,000 in a cigar
business recently and got it all out in
less than three months. l tell you, it
beats the hotel game all hollow. I'll
make $4,000 this year If luck holds"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

though times and customs change on
the outside.
For instance, a good many years
ago it used to be the custom for all
gentlemen to use snuff. The senate
officially recognized the custom to the
extent of providing snuff boxes for the
senator's. These boxes are still there,
and from time to time they are refilled
with fresh snuff, despite the fact that
they are never used. The boxes are
near the lobby entrances on the inside
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

Some people IN down on their
neighbors because they are unable to
come up with them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
How Little Dottie Earned Her Four Gold Medals

CHE was a sanow little girl in a white frock and blue sash. Her hair vas
velvet ribbon, to which four gold medals were pinned. The little girl wore her
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

of the senate. Apparently in the old days it was quite the thing Tor a sena
tor to take his pinch of snuff before he took his place in the senate.
There is also an official "sharpener of the quill pens" fol the senate
the senate For many years there lever was a call for a quill pen In the
senate until n day Senator Lodge Of Massachusetts happened % go into
the stationery room to ask for a quill pen.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

AS a female entertainer the average
man isn't in it with a cheap looking
glass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Bottles Put in House Offices Were a Poor Joke

WHO vas the "wet" individual that laborousy collected 20 ancient and
wv empty whisky bottles and placed n each atthe doors If 20 offices of
representatives in the house Office building where the jamtor couldn't help
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

The offspring Of the pugilist Ia apt
to inherit his fathers black eyes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Teachers Orders.

"Here, ma" requested the boy, hur-
rying in from school, "hang my jacket
up behind the stove"
lis it wet?"
"No, but teacher SEM me home to
tell you to warm my jacket for me-"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

Some men take what Is In sight and
hustle for MORE.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
Bell Hops Get Rich Despite Their Small Wages

Two young men-both under thirty-sat down al a table in the cafe of a
/ big hotel the other day. Both had been employed in the hotel less than
years go-one as a Don clerk. the other as benboy. They had met by
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18

with a certain amount of help, be
able to whitewash a fence"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
ana SEENE ;
at the CAPITAL -
Snuff Boxes Show Exchanging Ways of the Senate

WAsHINGToN-The senate still has customs that are almost IS old as
w itself. 1t moves along in the same old way that it has moved for the last
LOO years o 81 and apparently is satisfied to move in that way Nothing IS
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-18
SUM MER SMILES
Observation-Disclosures

The DisagreeabIe Man!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-08

I'VE are living in day when the providence
OF God has opened common door to loftiest
and to lowest, to richest and to poorest But
upon those whose dollars are dearer than their
lives, upon those whose ambitions make them
Judas to the nation and upon those whose fears
are their governors-upon these the door is
shut, and they have no part with u.s.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-29
AMERICAN NOW, HE FOUGHT
Sergeant Born In Austria Added to
Many Grlcfs Of Emperor
Carl.

Somewhere In France. Here's a
little more grief r9r Emperor Carl of
Austria.
One of the first Of the United States
marines to be cited for bravery in &C.
ton In France was Sergt. Louis Cuke-
Ia, former cook from Minneapolis,
MINI. During a counter-attack by Ger
mans on the night Of April 10, Ser
geant Cukela handled his men so well
that his commanding officers COM
mended him for bravery.
So much for that. July is, the ma
r1nes were fighting In the Forest de
Retz, near Villers-C ommetres, as a part
Of the great allied counter-attack that
was to start the German retreat that
lasted until November II. Again Sergt.
Louis Cukela was present-to the ex-
tent that when stronghold of the en-
envy held up his line, he worked his
way to its rear and by use of cap
tured German hand grenades, attacked
and captured two machine guns and
four men, for which he received the
Distinguished Service Cross.
And why should all this bring grief
to Emperor Carl? Simply because of
the fact that the official record Of
Sergeant Cukela shows that he was
born May 1, 1885, In
Schemes, Daimatia, Austria!
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-29

lustrated in some notes from these
county reporters. One man gives an
average of is miles as the longest dis
lance for any considerable number Of
farmers, but explains that the haul is
to the Cumberland river, which, In his
county, is navigable only five months
Of the year; for the other seven
months the haul is 40 miles to rail-
road. In Mathews county, Va, few
trucks are used; but, since the county
is indented by several navigable wa
terways, motor boats and sail boats
are used by the farmers to a consid-
cradle extent. One reporter in west
ern Oregon says that neither roads nor
automobiles are to be found within
20 miles Of his home; produce Is car
ried on pack mules, over difficult trails,
to a landing on Rogue river, The
heavy hauling in Mecosta county,
Mich, as in some other northern coun-
ties in the United States, is often post
poned until snow comes, when sleds
are used.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-29
DoUGHNUTs FOR DoUGRBoys
Three Heroic American Women Fry
10000 a Day Under Shell
Fire.

Paris.-Three heroic American wOm-
en- fried more than 10000 doughnuts
a day under shell fire throughout the
fighting on the western front, in order
to give the American fighting men
some hot, home food to fortify them
selves with while driving the Ger
mans.
The particular three whose work
has just come to notice through the
praise of the soldiers are Mary Bray
Of Pawtucket, R, L, Mrs. Edith
Knowles of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary
Holiday, indianapolis, Ind, all Y. NJ.
G. A. workers.
Their daily output of 10000 dough-
nuts proved an appreciate item In
the vast free distribution of small CONF
forts for soldiers carried on by the
7. NJ. c. A., X. of G. and Salvation
Army of the United War Work agen-
cies on the fighting front.
This big output of doughnuts was
produced over a bonfire In the field
under fire. When supplies ran short
they substituted olive OIL for lard and
sweet condensed milk for sugar, but
the doughnuts, crisp, brown and pala-
table, were tremendously appreciated
by the fighting troops.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-29
Had the Better Record.

A captain, returned from sea on
some holidays, was arguing and dis
cussing with a farmer in the midst of
a company at country inn one eve
ming.
Captaip-Allow me to say, sir, that
you have no idea of the world, or Of
what I'm talking about. I-have sailed
round the world several times and /
have practical experience and have
seen wonders I'm telling We Of,
Farmer-Well, sir, can boast Of a
navigation record that you have not
achieved. My mate and have steered
a ship to the United States, only two
of us, mind.
Captain-Impossible my friend, see
ing you have never been at sea. What
ship was it, pray2
Farmer-A courtship, sir, and you
are a bachelor stilb?
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-11-29
Returning Yankee Fighting Men
DepIOre Americas Com
pIaCency.
DEMAND AMPLE PREPARATION
eeastIIness and Brutality of Germans
Make It Impossible to Live at
Peace With Them After
War Is Over

New York.-One fact seems to mar
the Homecoming Of every American
officer and enlisted man returning
from the front for duty with new
American divisions. 1t is the discovery,
they say, that Americans at home are
too complaeent in their hatred of the
Hun. Scores Of these overseas veter-
JAMS have expressed the same thought
IN nearly as many different ways.
"A fellow who has lived among the
actual scenes Of German brutality and
ibeastliness can't understand YOU peo-
pie at home who seem to think'we are
going to be able to smooth things
over and live at peace and harmony
with the Huns as soon as a treaty Of
peace IS signed" said one officer, who
not only saw heroic service and suf-
fered severe wounds in one of the hot
test sectors of the front but whose
duties previously took him through
some Of the devastated sections Of
France and Belgium. every Amerl-
can soldier knows this will be an utter
impOssiblllty.
'In this one respect, it is almost I'M
fortunate that the United States is so
far removed from the scenes Of Hun
methods of warfare, for the reason
that American civilians may be m
c4ined to soften in laying down peace
terms for the Germans.
Must Pay in Full.
"The terms of peace should be die
tated by the armies that have been
fighting to make that peace possible.
A just peace for Germany would be
peace terms imposed by the allied
armies demanding full reparation for
the Hun crimes, of which allied fight
ers can give first-hand TESTIMONY, and
by diplomatists who ever keep In mind
the kind of peace terms that German
war leaders planned to impose upon
the rest Of the world,
1.-THE French, the English, the Bel
glans, the Italians have all acquired
such a deadly loathing for Germany
and Germans that one gets the impress
sion that it Is part Of their national
spirit. Our American population Is