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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
INCREASE IN WESTERN
CANADA LAND VALUES
But Forty and Fifty: Bushels OF
Wheat to the Acre.

During the past year there has been
4 greater demand for farm lands IN
Western Canada than for a number OF
years past. The demand Is for good
farm lands improved or unimproved.
And at an increase Of from ten to nj
teen dollars an acre more than the
same lands could be had for a couple
of years ago.
The rise in the price of every kind
Of produce grown on these Western
lands, In some cases to double and IN
others to treble the price prevailing be-
fore 1914, have attracted and are at
tracing in ever-increasing proportions
the men who are anxious to invest
their money, and apply their energies
In the production of wheat for which
the allied nations are calling with
voices which grow louder and more
anxious as the months roll on, and the
end of the war still seems distant.
Beef, and mere especially bacon, are
required In ever greater quantities,
and the price of all these things has
soard, until 1t is not question OF
what shall we produce, but how much
can we produce. Even should this
world calamity be brought to a close
in six months from now, it will be
years before normal pre-war prices
prevail, and meantime self-interest III
not patriotism is turning the minds OF
thousands back to the land. The In
evitable consequence has been the rise
in values of land, especially wheat
land.
The Calgary Herald, commenting on
hese conditions says:
"From inquiries made from leading
lealers in farming and ranching prop
rites, and from the information gath
cred in other ways, it is known that
the value of all land-wheat land,
mixed farming properties, and even
good grazing land-has risen in the
last two years 40 per cent. Wheat
lands In some districts have practical
Iy doubled in price. One dealer In
farm lands recently sold three sections
for $40 an acre, one extra good quar-
ter went as high as 500, and another
brought $780, These are, Of course,
large prices, but that they will be
equa1ed or even surpassed in the near
future is beyond question. There Is
feature about this rush to the land
from which the most solid hope can
be drawn for the success of the move
ment. The proper tillage of land, to
produce large crops in a climate like
ours is now understood. and practiced
as 1t never was In The early days OF
the province. 1t would seem too that
with the Increase of land under cult
walton, the seasons ore changing
and the rainfall becoming greater and
more regular.
"Crops are being harvested, especial
~ in Southern Alberta, which would
have seemed impossible to the old-time
farmer, with his old-fashioned ideas
of breaking and seeding. And at the
price now set by the government for
wheat and which possibly may be In
creased during the coming season, the
return to the practical skilled agricul-
turist must necessarily be very large.
"What matters $40 or even $50 an
acre extra on wheat land when a re-
turn as high as 90 bushels and even
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Cash for Old False Teeth pOn mater It 81 4 broken
also cash for old gold silver platinum, dental gold
and old gold jewelry VIII send cash by return mail
NV price Nato Maker. Dept 2OO7 9Th ST. PhIs Pa
House of Lords Dies Hard.

1t is now about sixty years since
Thomas Darlington Macaulay wrote
again and again that the house of
lords seemed to be on its last legs. He
used longer and more dignifed
phrase, but that is its substance when
translated into the vernacular. APP
parently his conviction then was as
strong as that of any of those who
now hope for the abolition Of the
lords. To be sure, the circumstances
have changed greatly, but the lords die
so hard that this little historical rem
iniscence is not without its value now
that the same cry is heard again and
when some think the contamination
near at hand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

surely proved to be. / feel better and
stronger in every way since taking it,
and the annoying symptoms have disap-
peared. - Mrs. M. Golden. 925 Ma
poleon ST., Fremont, Ohio.
Such annoying symptoms as heat
flashes, nervousness, backache, head
ache, irritability and "the blues, may
be speedily overcome and the system
restored to normal conditions by this
famous root and herb remedy Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complications present them
selves write the Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass, for suggestions how to
overcome them. The result of forty
years experience is at your service and
YOUR letter held in strict confidence.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou.
sands upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp Root, physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is
soon realized in most cases. 1t is gen
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at al
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi
UNI and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for 9
sample bottle When writing be sure ano
mention this paper-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
DIAMOND
NOTES

AL Waldbauer, rookie pitcher with
the Griffs, has been shunted to At
lanta.
Otto Lambeth, pitcher of the Cleve-
land Indians, has been ordered to re-
port at Camp Funston.
Frank Gilhooley's poor hitting with
the Yankees means bench duty for him
soon, says baseball rumor.
John Cancels Kansas City team is
draft exempt, and the fans Of that
town are figuring on pennant.
The Millers received pair of classy
twirlers when they obtained Musser
and Robertson from the White Sox.
Cleveland, despite its loss Of ten
players in the military draft, is NOV
ing right along with the Boston Red
Sox.
The Little Rock club announces that
II has secured Herb Moran, former
National Lacquer, who played with
Montreal last season.
Young Hollocher, playing short for
the Cubs, is holding his own at the
hat and in the field. Mitchell looks
for him to shine this year.
Pitcher Ona Jaynes, given a trial
nv the Boston Red Sox and found
wanting, has been turned over TO the
Mobile Southern league club.
President Norton Of the st. Paul club
is leaving his ball interest entirely in
charge of Mike Kelley, and he believes
that Mike will have real ball club all
the way.
Eddie Fosters poor work this spring
is an Irritating surprise to his many
friends in Washington.
pitcher Howard Of the st. Louis
Cardinals is so no more. His present
address is care Oh the MIlWduhee
Brewers.
Acosta and Schultz, two Of Griff's
pinch hitters, are portsided at the
Mate. Charity is the only pinch hit
fer who swings from the other side.
George Cochrane, the recruit from
the Western league, who is playing
third base for the Kansas City club,
has been going like wildfire this spring.
Memphis has two of the tallest pitch
ers in captivity. Bill Thweatt is six
feet six inches high and weighs 215
mounds, while Ed Wilson tips the beam
at 2O5 pounds and Is six feet two.
Fritz Mollwitz must be using big
ger bat. While Blue, he used to nick
'em for singles and often was forced
to run hard to get even single. With
the Pirates he has developed a propen-
sity for extra base blows.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
USED FOLLOW THROUGH

Following through! This has
been the slogan in golf, cricket,
tennis, billiards, punting and In
batting and now Christy Ma
thewson is shouting it at his re-
cruit pitchers.
According to the one-time
''Master Moundsman," all the
great pitchers of the national
game who have stretched their
careers over 10, SO many seasons,
have used the follow through"
AS vivid examples, Matty names
such pitching princes as Cy
Young, Eddie Plank, Addie Joss
and Bill Donovan, men who per-
fected free arm delivery that
distributed the strain of twirling
over almost all Of the muscles
of the body.
Matty asserts that there is
only one prominent exception to
the rule and that one is Nap
Rucker, who lasted ten years I'M
der the big tent despite his jerky
delivery. The big Reds boss be-
lieves the southpaw would have
heightened his career had he
developed a smoother motion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
FRANK WALKER WITH TIGERS
Central League SIugger Seems to
Have Won outfieId Utility Berth
With Detroit Club.

Frank Walker, the Central league
slugger, whom the Tigers tried to
waive out of the big show during the
winter, only to be blocked by the Chi
cago Cubs, now seems to have won
the outfield utility berth with the De-
troit club, which shows that it pays
to look over a player well before de-
claring him no good.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Catcher William Killefer of the
Cubs has been placed In class 1 by the
district draft board and is subject to
immediate call. He registered origin
ally in Van Buren, county, Michigan.
The county board placed Killefer in
class "A on the ground Of having a
dependent, as Killefer was married
October s last. The government con-
tested the case and the district board
unanimously overruled the former
classification.
"Van Buren, county Is far behind in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Blues Release Giant Rookie.

Two Of the rockies secured by Kan
sas City from New York Giants al
ready have been sent down by John
Camel. They are Mike Hogan, a
pitcher, who goes to Joplin, and Pitt,
an outfielder, who has been sent to
Hutchinson. CAMEL also has released
Catchers Troy Agnew and Pat Cal
Inns to Joplin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
LETTING Out a Secret.

Old Lady Ito grocer's boy)-Don't
you know that it is very rude to
whistle when dealing with lady.
Boy-That's what the guv'nor told
me to do, mum.
"Told you to whistle"
"Yes'm. He said if we ever sold you
anything we'd have to whistle for the
money"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
"KNOT HOLE GANG" FREE


The st. Louis Cardinals an
nounce that the "knot hole gang"
feature, free admissions to boy
selects who belong to approved
organizations, will be continued
whether tax has to be paid on
the free tickets given the boys
or not. On the basis of attend
ance Of the boys last year it is
figured the tax, If imposed, will
amount to about $4,000. The
club is willing to pay it out of
it's treasury If the internal rev.
enue officers will agree to that
arrangement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Part of Her Costume.

Bessie came running to her grand
mother holding a dry, pressed leaf, OBJ
viously the relic Of day long gone
by. II found it in the big Bible,
grandma" she said. do you 'spose
it belonged to Eve"-Boston Tran
script.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
He Understood.

At a reception in Washington the
colored official who looked after the
autos was directed to call "the car or
the Guatemalan minister. You under
stand the Guatemalan minister"
eyes, sab. 1 understand puffectly,
sah," he replied, and then shouted;
"The car fo' de watermelon minister"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

1902 and the Baltimore Eastern league
team 1903-1906. Detroit drafted Jen-
nings from the Baltimore Eastern
league team. Hughie finished fourth
with the Tigers in 1917. The combi-
nation Of jennings Cobb is always
rated a pennant factor in the Ameri-
can league.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

its quota" said Chairman William ii.
Potter. "The population is heavily
AGRICULTURAL class always favored
in exemptions, so Killefer's number
will be reached early. Any man who
Can peg to second as he can will be
far more valuable In throwing hand
grenades into the German lines. He
can make his hits count"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
FRECKLES
Now |. The Time to Get Rid of These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, as Othine--double
Strengths guaranteed to remove these homey
spots.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-doubl~
strength-from your druggist, and apply little
of it night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
O beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength Othnes
as this is sold under guarantee of money back
II 1t fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
The Suspense That Kills.

Stranger-There doesn't appear to
be much lawlessness about your town.
Bad Bill-No. We won't stand fnr
it round here.
Stranger-Ah. 1 suppose when any
bad character drifts into your town you
expel him.
Bad ll-Well-er-most frequent
we suspend 'em.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
R;lIv purtelI with Indians.

Billy Purtell, former in1elder of the
White Sox and Red Sox, who became
free agent with the disbanding Of
the Montreal International league club,
may join the indianapolis Indians.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Kauff Loncinu for Khaki.

Benny Kauff is said to be longing
for the khaki. His call in the draft is
not due until late in the summer, but
he is said to be contemplating an en-
listment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Sin years VI 0SO oAi0
had all the symp-
toms incidenttotha
change-heat flash
es, nervousness, and
was in a general run
down condition, so
it was hard for me
to do my work.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com.
pound was recon-
mended to me as the
best remedy for my
&ro,,hIoo which IL
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
SAWYER Ioins MiIIers.

Carl Sawyer, who was pulling hia
annual "stay on the Coast" stuff, final
ly concluded to return to the Minneap-
oils Millers and will join the team, ac-
cording to Minneapolis report.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Base Running Championship.

The base-running championship of
the league this year will undoubtedly
be fought between Max Carey of Pitts
burgh and George Burns of New York.
They are still the best stealers in the
Tener circuit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

old, and was the
shortstop of the
famous pennant-
winning B a | t l.
M ore National
league champions
of 1894, 1895 and
1896. Jennings al
so won t h + e e
American league
C h a IN pionships
with the Detroit
Tigers in 1907,
1908 and 1909.
"E-Yah," as he is
called, managed
the Philadelphia
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Claude Thomas lie Signed.

Claude Thomas, star left-handed
pitcher, has signed contract with the
Minneapolis team Of the American as
ISOLATION.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
Not Experienced.

"Our hostess is a war BRIDE"
Il knew it as soon as tasted her
war bread"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Faithfulness in the little things Of
life makes the big deeds possible.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Many a blessing In disguise is a
blessing only because it is disguised.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Remember the future is waiting for
you. Start now.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Mrs. Golden Tells How Il
May be Passed in Safety
and Comfort.

Fremont, OF was passing through
the critical period of life, being forty.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
When Your Eyes Need Care
TRY Murine Eve Remedy

no 6martinR = Just Eye Comfort. 60 cents &C
Druggists or mail. Write for Free Bye Book.
MURINE EYE REMEDY Co., CHICAGO
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13
HUGH JENNINGS AS MANAGER
Won Three American League Cham
pionships With Detroit Tigers in
1907, '08 and '09.

Hugh Jennings, manager of the De-
troit Americans, is forty-seven years
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

w. N. III, Minneapolis, No. 22--1s1s.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-13

Fritz Mollwitz must be using big
ger hat. While Blue, he used to nick
'em for singles and often was forced
to run hard to get even a single. With
the Pirates he has developed propen-
sity for extra base blows.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-18
sD|EI,LlC0LICHT
T0BE SHOWN
This Great Plant For the
Farm to Be Seen at
Auto Show.

1.-THE American farmer faces a
problem today the like of which he
has never nae to meet before" says
j. Mcclure. During the past few
months an insistent demand has
arisen in this country for increased
food production on the farm. The
President of 2the United States has
called upon the farmer to increase
their crop. and agricultural societies
Throughout the country have made
every effort. to respond.
However,, with thousand of young
men in the service of the country. and
with the industries in the cities draw
ing upon every known source of labor,
the supply of farm hands is far short
of the number necessary to harvest
these large crops.
There is only one way to meet the
shortage in the labor market, and
that is the introduction Of power
driven machines to do many of the
chores about the farm that are 10Y
performed by hand. This can be ac-
complished by an efficient electric
light and power plant. 1t, indeed,
solves the farm labor problem. In
addition to furnishing plenty Of clean.
safe electric light for the farm home
and buildings, a plant of this sort
supplies electric current to operate
such appliances as the cream
separator, washing machine, electric
fan, cleaner, electric iron,
etc.
The value to the American farmer
of having such appliances power
driven cannot be over estimated, a. it
enables the farmer to spend every
minute in harvesting and marketing
his crop. An electric light plant en-
ables him to have light strung con-
veniently in the barn and other out
buildings: so this enables him to work
after dark. -
These electrical appliances also
operate water systems, etc. Mr.. Nc
Guire declares that the Delco Light
plant is the finest plant placed on the
market. 1t is a model of simplicity.
When it becomes necessary to re-
charge the batteries. the engine is
started by. merely pressing in on the
starting switch located on the switch
board. This electrically cranks the
engine, Just as the automobile engine
is cranked by the electric self starter.
Delco Light will run on either
gasoline. kerosene or gas. This Won
derful plant will be on exhibition at
the Auto Show.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-18

proof. They also have many advant-
ages, they claim. over other tires.
Mr., r. D. Hickman is manager Of
the Northwestern Tire and Rubber
Company and will have charge of the
booth. Mr.. Hickman was former
Secretary of. the Grand Forks Mer-
chants Association for three years and
left that institution for the automobile
field. Mr.. Hickman has the we'll
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-18
NORTHWESTERN IRE
AND RUBBER CO..
TO HAVE DISPLAY

A booth at the show Of interest to
automobile owners will be that of the
Northwestern Tire and Rubber Com
pany, who will have on display the
new Gates Half-sole tires. These tires
are said to be guaranteed puncture
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-18
city, who will undoubtedly give him a
BARTLES OIL co.
TO HAVE DISPLAY

Mr.. A. NJ. Clark. manager Of the
Bartles Oil company, a local corpora
ton, says he will be at the show with
bells on. He say he will have, as
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-18

usual, his booth PRETTY decorated
and souvenirs will be given. The oils
and greases, which will be on, dis
play, are sure to have a ready sale
for they have been proved to- be pro-
ducts Of merit. The exhibit will be in
the balcony - -.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-18

A chronicle of achievement in the
fields of science and invention:
Herald Want Ads Bring Results.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-09
IN BLOCK 60, ORIGINAL TOWNSHIP OF PHOENIX
 HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE of time fixed by the Commission of tEe City of Phoe- nix, for hearing and passing upon the assessment and the proceeding hereto fore had and taken for street work on the east one hundred feet of the Alley in Block 60, Original Townsite of Phoenix.
 Pursuant 10 the provisions of Sec ton XIII, of Title VII, Chapter XIII, Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, Civil Code and acts amedatory thereto. public notice is hereby given that the SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS of the City of Phoenix. did on the 11th day of July. 1918. notify the Commis sion of the City of Phoenix that he had recorded the assessment and warrant for certain work on the east one hun dred feet of the Alley in Block 60. Original Townsite of Phoenix, being work initiated by Resolution No. BIO, of the Commission of the City of Phos- nix. on file with the City Clerk of the City of Phoenix, and performed under Street Contract No. 45, on file in the office of. the SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS, on the City of Phoenix, to which resolution and contract refer ence is hereby made for a more parti- cular description of said work and that said Commission of the City of Phoenix, has fixed the time and place for hearing and passing upon the said assessment and proceedings thereto fore had and taken at 10 o'clock A. M., on the 7th day of August, 1918. at the Commission Chamber in the City Hall in said City of Phoenix.
 The property assessed to pay for said improvement comprises all the lots, portions of lots. pieces or parcels of land included within the district in said City of Phoenix, described as fol- lows. to-wit:
 Lots 1, 2, and 4. of Block 60, Orig inal Townsite of Phoenix.
 Any owner. contractor. or his as- signs, and any other person directly interested in said work or in the as- sessment for the expenses of the same having any objections to the assess ment or any previous proceedings con nected herewith, or who claims that the work has not been performed ac- cording to the contract in good anc substantial manner, or making any ob- | iections to the correctness or legality of the proceedings or claiming thai said assessment or any part thereol
Arizona republican., 1918-08-09
FINANCES AND MARKETS
Republican A. p. Leased Wlrel

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-The proposed extension of federal regulation over various lines of trade accounted as much as anything else for the further sluggish and uncertain course of stocks today.
 Shares of the telegraph and tele- phone companies again weakened, with Western Union at new minimum and packing issues were heavy on the se- we're arraignment of those interested by the federal trade commission.
 United States Steel repeated it's re- cent maximum of 110. closing within the smallest fraction of that quotation at a gain of substantially one point
 Rails were in the background, mak- ing no response in the last hour to the governments crop report Sales amounted to 160,000 shares.
 Rates on London and Paris moved favorably to those centers and the weekly statement of the Bank of Eng land disclosed another material gain, almost $3,500,0 900 in gold holdings. Bonds were variable, French munic- | ipal and state issues hardening. Lib erty third fours registered a new low record at $94.S0. Total sales. par value, | s5,925, 900. Old United States bonds were unchanged on call.