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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
Woman Frozen to Ground.

During a cold snap last winter
Mrs. John Baker of Townsville TOOK
a bucket of hot water and went into
the yard to clean the concrete pave
ment. She splashed the water AROUND
and used the broom vigorously, when
suddenly she realized she could not
move. She made determined efforts TO
move her feet, and experienced a rear
full cold chill as thoughts OF paralysis
flashed into her mind. She ream
loudly for help, and her husband VINO
came running, found her shoes were
frozen to the pavement.
With a vigorous jerk he yanked ner
loose, almost pulling her out OF her
shoes. 1t was a thankful wife ne leo
into the house to warm her feet.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
LITTLE SOUNDS THAT DISTURB
Strange How Ordinary Noises of the
Night Affect one Who Is Alone
in the House.

When you are alone at home and the
night comes on, and the noises begin
say, it is a lonesome feeling, isn't it?
Uncanny like; ghostly; uncomfortable.
You had not thought much about the
family, one way or another, when the
family was present. Accepted the fam
lily as a matter of course, and went
about your way. Sat down after the
evening meal and read the newspaper;
paid no attention to the swishing of q
curtain, nor to the whispering of the
wind, nor to the creaking that forever
takes place about a house. Nothing
disturbed you, when the family was at
home, but now, with the family away,
everything disturbs you-and startles
you.
There is nothing to fear, Of course.
You are not afraid it is not that. But
as you sit there alone, reading, and a
shutter rattles a little, how 1t startles
you, says a writer in the Columbus
Dispatch. The furnace clicks, as fur
naces will, and you wonder what 1t is
in the basement. A vine scrapes the
lattice at the back door, and it sounds
for all the world like a burglar trying
to unlock the door. You know it is
not a burglar; you are not afraid, I'M
derstand. But, some way, every little
noise about the house startles and
astounds you.
And then you get up to go to bed.
You had never before noticed that it
made any sound whatever as you
walked across the floor when the fam
lily was at home; but now, it's differ
ent, to say the least, when the family
is away.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11

reWeW inThis War.

tremendous stresses will be imposed upon Industry. With
millions of men-the flower of the nation-fghting in France
Labor sources will be strained to the utmost to keep furnaces
aglow and 1athes whirring. The morale of this Industrial
Army is just as important as the spirit of the fighters. It
is imperative that nothing be done to impair or disrupt the
unity and energy of the Workers. Strikes are being eliminated
by agreement. Every effort is being made to avoid any and
all disturbance of Labor. Quarre1s between employer and
employee are being suspended for settlement after Peace
comes. All power must be devoted to the Great Purpose.
But one thing threatens to halt the hand of Labor
Prohibition. Always repugnant to the great majority Of
ounce of his energy and strength is demanded. Whether you,
Mr.. Reader, believe in Prohibition or not is immateria-
millions of men wearing the home regaia of loyalty-overalls
today believe that a glass of beer is beneficial and helpful
to them and they will not silently submit to its loss at a time
when they are called upon to undergo the added grind OF
wars necessity. And millions of their fellows, who have
DOTTED shop garb for khaki, will resent this cowardly attack
upon their rights during their absence on the call of duty.
Prohibition by Federal Amendment should not be at
tempted until after the war and certainly not without giving
these Workers themselves an opportunity of voting directly
upon the question.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
Use Of rorpedoes in warfare.

Between 1878 and 1898, when the
Spanish-American war broke out, there
were only twelve instances in which
the torpedo had been used in actual
warfare. The Russo-Japanese war in
1904 afforded many opportunities for
the use of this deadly weapon of de-
struction, and Whitehead's invention
caused great havoc. The combination
of the submarine boat and the torpedo
had its first real trial in the present
war.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
WOODEN SHOES IN PARIS.

Among the current Partisan
models in footwear are wooden sabotS
of trim, rather surprising lines. Ale
though necessarily an extreme fash
ion, their purpose fundamentally is
to conserve leather, much needed by
the boys in the trenches.-Popular
Mechanics.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
STOCKING UP.

Mr.. Bacon see our grocer has
SEATED his garden.
Mrs. Bacon-I'm glad of that.
"Why are you glad?"
because now he'll not be out Of
everything we want, perhaps"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
VERY MUCH so.

"These returning soldiers look
like seasoned troops"
$50 they are. They were pep
pered in battle and then mustered
out" \ Na4
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
An Education.

"Did you manage to give your boy
much schooling?"
Finest possible" rejoined Farmer
Corntossel. "Josh Joined the army and
is being educated abroad"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-07-11
NO LONGER WITH US.

Gather" said the small boy,
whats an epicure?"
@An epicure, my son, is an ex-
tinct food waster."
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

The Osborn Evangelist Company
will open revival services March 10
Services every night except Saturday
night. beginning at 1880.
The Drummer Evangelist, T. H.
Osborn. Is member OF the Inter
national Association OF Eyangelists
Winona Lake. Indiana.
He Is a hard hitter and never
misses. He will rufiie some and
please many. He is humorous, pa
thetic. unique. He Is inimitable in
his songs.
Mrs. Theo. Dean Callahan who has
charge OF the music. Is graduate
of the New England Conservatory OF
Music and as a pianist and accom-
panist she cannot be exeelled.
EARL HANNA, Pastor,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
FASTENED RUSSIAN COLLAPSE

I'VE must not overlook the fact that
Russia collapsed. not because Of the
Germans on her borders. but because
she failed TO organize and feed her
own citizenship" the food administra-
ton announced
"We must be warned that II we are 10
emerge victorious from this war We can
not risk the collapse OF another OF our
associates In this war from this cause
Anybody that Is looking for the coll
lapse OF the German people on the food
question had better turn around and
look at the moon, because the results
will be the same. Germany IL In 90
more danger OF collapsing on that
score than we are. n as much."
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

During the past summer he was one
OF the feature lecturers on one OF the
largest Chautauqua circuits in the
country
His lecture. "The salvation OF Ameri.
ca. Is a subject OF interest TO every
man. woman and child IN this com.
munity Mr.. Wallace presents Il IN
a manner that will hold and grip every
person In the audience II Is sound.
constructive lecture and yet one illum.
mated with flashes OF splendid humor.
A highly interesting message-hear Il.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Preaching March at IL a. m. and
1880 p. m. by Rev. J. c. Neher OF
Nampa. Bible school at 10 a. m. In
the contest for new scholars for the
school, the men and boys won over
the women and girls.
While the pastor Il in California
the pulpit will be supplied by neigh
boring pastors and others Preach
ing may be expected unless otherwise
announced. All cordially invited.
w. N. BROWN, Pastor
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

-What business did you say the boss
was In /" asked the CLERK.
why. he's a promoter" replied the
superintendent
well. there must be some mistake.
He's never promoted me. I've held the
same Insignificant Job ever since I've
been here.7-Yonkers Statesman.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
!. SHERMAN WALLACE ON
CAAUTAUQUA FESTIVALS
Prominent Author and Educator Lee.
lures on the Second Day.

J. Sherman Wallace, well known
western educator and writer is com
ing to the Chautauqua Festival on the
afternoon of the second day Formerly
head OF the Department of Public
Speaking OF McMinnville College in
Oregon, he achieved an enviable repu-
tation as an educator and is peculiarly
fitted to deal with the problems Of
education from the platform.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
WORLDS IN THE MAKING
Or. Carpenter Presents Great Sub.
jeet In Popular Form.

Probably no lecture during the
Chautauqua Festival will create a
more profound impression than Dr. A..
ID. Carpenter. the eminent scientist and
astronomer.
II you can visualize a motion picture
machine large enough and with n
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

The girls Of the High School met
again last Thursday to plan definitely
concerning the adoption OF uniform
dress. Such enthusiasm was mani
tested that there was some talk OF
not waiting until the next school
year, but of adopting a uniform for
the remainder OF this year. How
ever, after some DISCUSSION II was
decided that the uniform would only
be adopted this spring. and that
next fall each girl would appear in
the official school uniform.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

witt trade for Ontario property,
or will take livestock or cash for four
residence lots In Portland; four in
Boise and one in Montpelier. VIII
entertain any reasonable offer All
property offered is desirable, Ad-
dress r No. Z. Argus.--3-4t'
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

Good second hand Singer Sewing
machines at special low prices. OPP.
Library. Phone 90-w.-G W. Aber-
nathy, Singer Sewing Machine Man.
No. eft
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

No experiments. all standard
makes-Buick. velie and Oakland
Autos Ask for free demonstration.
v. B. Staples, Phone 125 NJ. On
tario. Adv
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

Rev. Herbert Livingston delivered
the sixth OF the series OF vocational
lectures TO the High school this
morning Thursday. His topic was
."The Ministers and Relative oceupa-
tlopl as a Profession"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

TYPEWRIrER-Wanted 10 rent a
standard keyboard typewriter for
four months. Notify Argus office.
5-3ts
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

lens powerful enough and so adjusted
as 10 enable Il 10 take" aud then
project upon the screen, worlds upon
worlds whirling in space. with our
sun, moon, earth aud stars as pivotal
ceRters Of the eutire celestial phenom
ems you get some idea OF Carpenters :
astonishing lecture az our Chautauqua.
Worlds in the Making
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
al. suspieion.

swell. whaddy you wanti"
II am the man who was married In
the cage OF wildcats"
Il asst ye whaddy you want?"
Il thought would like TO look into
the cage again. fear left my wife
there and took one OF the Wildcats
Houston Post
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
Chronic Constipation.

Il is by no means an easy matter
tc cure this disease, but II can be done
in most cases by taking Chamber
lain's Tablets and complying with
the plain printed directions that ac-
company each package.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

Buick, velle and Oakland Auto
Agency. Ontario. salesroom Second
Door North NJ. NJ. Co. V. b. sta
pies, Manager AdV
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

FOR sALE-s700 residence in
Ontario for s4sO. Terms Inquire
Argus. 7tfFLS ADV
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

FOR SALE: We'll located house,
with two lots. A bargain. Terms
liberal Inquire No. at the Argus.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

There was no school Friday af-
ternoon as the faculty and students
attended the funeral OF David Udick,
The entire military company, OF
which David was a member attended
In a body.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

WANTED - Collections Write
Box COZ. Ontario. Oregon. No. s-tf
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

Read the Argus for all the news
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28
High School Notes

A Thrift Stamp campaign has been
decided upon by the High School
student body. There will he compe-
tition between the different classes
to see which class will buy the most
thrift stamps. It is expected that the
High School will buy thousand dol
lars worth of stamps.
Friday evening at the opera House
our II. S. Basket Ball teams, boys
and girls, played two interesting
games against the Fruitland teams.
In both games we we're victorious,
the girls score being Ala, the boys
1910.
Last Friday morning Judge Biggs
addressed the assembly on the legal
profession. His talk was very inter-
esting as we'll as beneficial
o
Jesse Burrell came to the school
building last Thursday morning and
took a picture of the Teachers Train
ing Glass for the Annual. OF course
It will be better than any of the 9TH
er class pictures, so the Pedagogues
think.
| o
Monday evening. March 4. the
Girls Glee Club OF the o. II. S. un-
der the direction OF Miss Mamie
Benge, will present the fascinating
Indian operetta, "The Feast Of the
Red Corn" II will be given az the
Dreamland and will be we'll worth
seeing.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-02-28

There is nothing that "sets-off" hand
some new spring suit to such an advantage as a
properly matched pair of stylish shoes. That
is why the particular buyers not only of On
tario, but its neighboring cities, come to our
store to get their shoes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Food Rationing
OUer the World
ARTICLE 1-GREAT BRITAIN.

II he bread rations in Great Brit
ain vary from eight pounds
per week ger man engaged fn
heavy industrial work Or in agricul-
tural work to three pounds eight
ounces per week per woman unoccu-
pied or in sedentary life. Other "a
lions are as follows for both sexes.
Cereals, u ounces per week.
Meat, two pounds per week.
suffer, margarine. lard. oils and
rats, 10 ounces per week
sugar, eight ounces. per week.
Hauons included under the head
OF cereals are cat meal, rice. tapioca.
sage, barley meal corn flour. maize
meal dried peas. beans and lentfls
II the full bread ratlons are not used
the amount saved can be taken IN
other cereals at the rate OF three
quarters OF a pound OF cereals for
every pound Of bread saved
Extensive use may be made Of fresh
vegetables and fruits, and in particu-
lar Of potatoes which are not Included
in the rationing scheme.
The meat rations include the aver
age amount OF bone, which nav Be
taken as one-Quarter OF the weight OF
the actual meat ANY parts OF meat
bought without bone must count for
one quarter Of pound more than the
acIqai Weight. The consumption Of
milk and cheese must be restricted.
In addition 10 the voluntary move
ment there are numerous definite
regulations The making OF bread is
subsidized. and rigidly controlled. and
Il cannot be sold until after IL is 10
hours old Making light fancy pas
Try, mullins, crumpets and ornamen-
tai cakes and buns is forbidden. All
stocks OF tea have cards purchased
oy the rood controller and is sold at
cost sugar cards were issued at the
end OF December, 1917, and sugar can
De bought by every household only
upon presentation OF the card. There /
are elaborate regulations in restau-
rants Of the sale Of meat. sugar. bread I
and flour and the amounts and DAYS
ana hours Of sale. An extension 70 in 7
diyiduals Of compulsory rationinE for ]
otner commodities than sugar is be- ]
lE worked out--TomorroFFt France.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Just olitcal Gun

NERMANY always spectacular in war, created world
= vide sensation BY bombarding Paris from distance
Of 7e miles. No more amazing news ever passed over
telegraph wire than the first FLASH" that Pans being
bombarded and that the German line was 81 miles
away. That gun could hurl shell than go miles
seemed incredible The monster weapon which bombarded
Dunrk from distance Of 20 miles believed to repre-
sent the ultimate in artillery. Only few artillery experts
maintained that nothing impossible The others held
that charge could be devised to send shell so miles
without at the time blowing up the weapon
itself
As matter Of fact the distance is than 90 miles
II is Is miles and the gun guns have been located in the
St. Goban forest It is the task of the allied avators
to locate the guns exactly and destroy them with bombs
Observers have traced the shells perfectly. They have
found that the shells describe Of 100 miles length
rising 10 maximum height Of IS miles, and that it takes
them minutes the time they leave the gun breach
until they explode in Paris
An this seems more amazing than ever and there
plenty Of people who still incredulous They can't be-
lieve such marvellous weapon exists, all Paris official
announcements and German official statements to the COZ
traTy But they might well kill their doubts and accept
the facts that there is such a gun.
Of course, the splendid spirit Of Paris refuses to be dis
turbed By 70 mile bombardment. Paris Is as debonair
as brave as deiant Of the enemy as ever.
Its Just political gun Paris laughs and refuses to
hunt refuge IN the cellar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Keep Flags Clean And Bright

ANY FL Psso people patriotic enough to hoist the
M flag Of their country but of them don't under
stand that quite much patriotism is involved in
keeping the flag in good condition 1t Lust be whole clean
and bright.
dirty, sooty, bedragged flag is disgrace the
dvidua who keeps it hosted and no compliment to the
nation. It is insult to the American flag for flag
IS above and beyond Insult But TO allow the national
emblem to become besrched IN this wise merits the dis
pleasure of the citizenship.
Looking about FL Paso there sooty tatters
flags several buildings They offend the eyes Of every
American who loves his country and its flag They ought
to be taken down and flags hoisted and those
flags ought to be taken down every evening to preserve
them.
There is nothing lovely than the American flag
with its red white and blue coors standing glouousy
in the light Of day In tatered form, the flag only appears
wonderful when its aters created by shot and
shell in battle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
When He Wants Drink
InCests in Thrift Sfnmt

New York. March es.--Givs me a
whisky" a man demanded 81 3Frs. II
: Collins. in charge o. a War saw
ings booth IN the FlatirOn building
here
Mrs. Collins handed hin a War saw
ings stamp, for which he paid a
quarter -Aulul, tastes good. gimme
another" continued the Eenfa ,
stranger and paid another quarter.
You see, it's this way explained
the man as he pasted his stamps On
an almost filled thrift card, when
ever feel ike having = drink I hus-
re and buy stamp instead. and then
always buy a second one for having
the viii power 70 buy the first one
Instead o. q drinks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

Our estimate OF the situation is
that the aviator's pay IS too much Tor
flying and not enough for falling
Galveston News
10 wonder there n trouble over
the food administration Senator
Reed and Hoover disagree over the
pronunciation OF tomato.-Springf
Republican
Home IS a place where there is
tea kette--San Antonio Light Yep
and an unhappy home IS a place
where there Is a tempest In a teapo-
-Beaumout Enterprise.
The Russian press, reviewing the
first anniversary Of the revolution
emit long and bitter lamentations.
They find their revolution not only
going backward. bat scmsrsauitiug
doWnhilL-Dallas News.
There Is nothing that makes an
American fight 50 hard as opposition
OF the bull dog type II the Germans
have possessed themselves Of the idea
that any special rough house tactics
they can adopt vii stampede the
sammies. they are reckoning without
their hosL-Brenhzm Bznner-Press-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Boy, Page Mr.. Burns
Biz Fortune Is Wnifine

New York. March 2s.-Boy. Pags
AIr. Burns,
Paging the ar. Burnsss Of the
country IS precisely the task con-
fronting I N. Sackin. OF No. 5 Beck
man street. who Is IN charge OF a
large sum Of money seeking an owner
first name and present where
abouts unknown
Here is how u happened:
When Lincoln called for volunteers
10 60 David Burns. then living At No.
lS5 East Twenty-first street. this
city, stopped his work and marched
of 20 battle He was IN such haste
to respond that he notified no rsia-
tive and made no disposition Of a tidy
bank account
David Burns never came back. His
unclaimed earnings lay IN the bank.
swelling BY the increment OF interest
until nov they represent q large for
sune even N these days The wind
fan Is awaiting the claim OF the right
ar Burns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Would Change Yale to
a Second West Point

New Haven, Conn, March 2s.-To
make Yale university a second West
Point for the period OF the war Is the
suggestion OF president Paterson, OF
the National Cash Register company.
he Is opposed 70 Yale retaining even
two OF three OF the sOcaued curricu-
lum studies.
Latin and Greek have never made
man." says Mr. Paterson. ssThev
never will In wartime Il is more
study OF practical kind that gives 4
college self respect As a matter OF
fact American colleges. particularly
those In The east, would do well 20
put more study OF a practical kind Iu
their curriculum. even in Tine o.
peace"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Asks School Patrons To Visit And Judge Gary System
Dr. Yaos Says Girls Must Help The Boys To Be Manly

~ VERY year, about this time,
when a school election for
IL trustees is pending. is the
open season for the critics OF our
schools said S. J. Freudenthal, sec
rotary o. the board OF trustees. Il
don't mind criticism when IL comes
from the patrons o. our pubHc
schools. but. strange 20 say, It's
nearly always the people who are
not patrons Of our schools who are
making the most noise. The mem
herz Of the board are always glad 70
meet The patrons OF the schools, and
meet their wishes as far as they
possibly can do so, for they realize
that no system OF education can meet
with success unless 10 his the CO.
operation OF the patrons OF the
schools. and with this end in view
she board, At its last meeting ap-
pointed a committee OF five disin-
rarested citizens 10 consider informal
complaints that had been made az
public meetings concerning the So
called Gary system. OF rather the
two features only thereof that are
In use in some OF our schools, and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
UncIe VAN Denatued Poen1
In Our Town

rs hard 70 realize that
dies that blood in nils Things
they've been going always; the lawyers climb after
STAIRS and Railways The little boys
bellows
after ka though there battles bargain
o. stoves and baby ratt The "Take the trash away" which
scheme me oSn iades Jim Billings his yellow dray and whales his
horse The idle @ the crust costly
@ cloud Of chg dust on tired and pong The candidate
70
threatened banner The
peelers passing
ds clutch pale
this stem time, about the
Copyright WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Girl Becomes Heiress
and Wedding Folloms

Pittsburgh, Pa March 2e.-Hsrnan
G. Meyers. q clerk in one OF the local
banks. had a sweetheart II FIuntinr-
don Then came the draft and Meyers
was sent away 70 camp. BY steady
plugging he was advanced 70 cor
poralr but even the corporars paw. he
which 70 start married life. All
seemed despair Until the girl wrote
that an uncle OF hers had died n Phil
adelphia and willed her a home and
100000 provided she would we'd be-
lowed.