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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
MAKE BATTLE ON
FOOD PARASITES
Billions of Dollars Damage to
Crops Has Been Prevented.
SPECIALISTS URGE BIG WAR
Assistance to Be Given Farmers to Re.
duce Injury Caused by Insects, Dis
eases, Mice, Rats, Squirrels
and other Rodents.

Every effort should be made to pre-
vent losses in production, storage, and
transportation of food in these days
when the conservation of every prod
uct contributing to our food supply
means so much, states the United
States department of agriculture In its
1918 campaign just announced.
Billions of dollars are lost every
year, says the statement, from such
preventable causes as insects, plant
and animal diseases, carelessness in
breeding, predatory animals, rats,
mice, ground squirrels and other ro-
dents. These losses are being held
in check by present agencies and can
be further greatly reduced or pre-
vented at cost which is Insignificant
when compared with the amount OF
damage done. Methods Of controlling
many of these harmful factors are now
well established and should be more
widely adopted. A large loss on the
farms of the United States results
from the improper care of manure,
and its careless and ineffective use.
In these times of scarcity of fertiliz-
ing materials more attention than ever
should be paid to the conserving of
plant food from this source.
Animal Diseases and Parasites.
It has been estimated that diseases
of animals, such as hog cholera, tuber-
culosis, contagious abortion, dourine,
Texas or tick fever, and others, cause
annual losses aggregating many mill
lions. Many of these diseases, to a
still greater extent, can be prevented
or their ravages reduced considerably.
The department has greatly extended
its facilities for dealing with these
matters and will assist farmers in
every feasible way.
The annual losses from insects and
plant diseases are enormous. 1t has
been conservatively estimated that
smuts of wheat alone cause losses ag-
gregating $6O,0O0,000 annually. The
staff Of specialists in the department
of agriculture, as we'll as the staffs
In the state institutions, has been in
creased, and, in cooperation with the
forces in the various states, Jney VIII
be able to render more effective as
sistance to farmers during the coming
season than ever before.
Predatory Animals and Rodents.
The losses from animals injurious to
agriculture and to animal husbandry
are enormous. Native rodents cause
losses of grain, forage and other agri-
cultural products estimated at more
than S15O,OOO,OOO. House rats and
mice levy toll Of $2OOOO0.OO0 upon
the nations food supply. On the
western cattle ranges predatory AMI
mails alone cause losses of live stock
amounting to $20,0o0,O00 to $30,0oO,OOO
annually. Methods of eradication have
been developed, especially in the case
Of rodents, which will make 1t possible
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

all of our plans for the relief of Sufi
fering humanity would go for naught.
Ships are needed to win the war, ships
are needed to carry succor and sus-
tenance to our armies over seas. We
must build these ships with frantic
haste unless we are to acknowledge
the defeat of all our hopes. The pres
ident is calling on the artisans Of
America to offer themselves for serv-
ice in the ship yards where vessels in
great numbers are building. Two hum
dred and fifty thousand industrial sol
diers are needed at the present mo-
ment in order to carry the plans Of
the Emergency Shipping corporation
to fruition. Good wages and steady
employment are offered to carpenters,
shipwrights and artisans of almost
every trade. The enlistment Of these
men is a matter of vital Importance
to the American Red Cross and to all
Americans. Therefore, we are asking
the assistance of chapters in spread
ing the knowledge of our country's
needs. Men available and fitted for
this work should offer themselves at
ones at the state headquarters of the
national council of defense or COM
municate direct with Edward n. Hur-
ley, chairman, Emergency Shipping
corporation, Washington, D. G. The
headquarters OF the Missouri branch
of the national council of defense is
at 21O4 Railway Exchange Building,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
WINTER CARE OF THE SHEEP
Smaller Amount of Grain Needed Than
for other Live Stock-All Depends
on Hay Used.

Sheep can be wintered with small
er use of grain than Is needed for 9th.
er live stock. All depends upon the
kind of hay or other roughage used.
Coarse-stemmed hays like timothy, red
top and bluegrass have very few
leaves and therefore are poor sheep
feeds. Timothy is unpaldtable, causes
constipation, and the dry timothy
heads work into the wool, causing ir-
ritation to the skin, lessening the value
Of the clip and making shearing diff
cult. When timothy or other coarse
stemmed hay is fed to sheep in winter
quarters, supplementary protein feed
Is needed. From one-quarter to one
half pound of linseed meal per eve
daily should be used, depending upon
the size and condition of the animal
and the other feed used.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
! I'VE.
s. STOCK
SAVING OF BREEDING STOCK
Movement of Hogs Back to Farms In.
dlcative of Results of Campaign
of Government.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
One Of the good signs of the times.
in view of the fact that wartime condi-
tons demand an increase in the pro-
duction of meat on both farm and
range, is the fact that there was large
increase in the number of hogs shipped
to farms and ranches for breeding and
feeding last fall, instead Of being sold
as unfinished stock for slaughter. This
movement of "stockers and feeders"
from the large markets of the country
was four times as heavy during Octo'
Der, 1917, as during the same month
the previous year, and for September
and October combined the movement
was three times heavier in 1917 than In
1916. These hogs that have gone back
to farms and ranches instead of being
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Choosing a Wife.

It was Sir John More, father Of the
more famous Sir Thomas, who said ST
would compare the multitude of wom-
en- which are to be chosen for wives
unto a bag full of snakes having
among them single EEL. Now, If
man should put his hand into this
bag, he may chance to light on the eel |;
but it is hundred to one he shall be
stung by snake" Sir John had evil
IDENTIFY lighted on a SNAKE" which ac-
counts for his lack of chivalry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
HELPING MILL WORKERS
TO GROW FOOD GARDENS

eff the South neglects this
year to provide her own food
and feed she is likely to suffer
serious privation and she will be
a burden upon the nation which
may prolong the war and even
imperil our victory"
Acting promptly on this state
ment from the department Of ag-
riculture, the superintendent of
a mill at Calhoun Falls, s. c.,
issued a poster quoting this
statement and advising en-
ployees to sect Busy With Your
Spring Garden" Free garden
seeds will be furnished by the
mill as usual, the poster said,
and five cash prizes for the best
garden, with three special prizes
were offered. Further, the COM
pany agreed to plow gardens
where it was desired and to fur
nish meal and acid fertilizer at
a nominal price.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Some 1918 Garden Needs.

Market gardens near large consum-
ing centers should be increased so as
to meet, as nearly as possible, the
needs of the community. and in order
to obviate the necessity Of transport
ing such products from distant points.
The planting Of home gardens, espe-
cially for family needs and for pre-
serving food for future use, again
should be emphasized.
The commercial production of per-
ishables generally should be increased
above normal wherever 1t is reasona.
bly, clear that transportation and mar
keting facilities will be available.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Why Men staanate.

Most men, through set habits and
lack Of the practice called adaptable
ity, agility, skill, and quick percep-
tons, are like flies and mosquitoes.
That is to say, they seldom go more
than few hundred yards from their
homes or occupations. They do not
cast off the anchors Of their lifelong
and hereditary anchorage. The in
equalities are in them, not In the OPP
portunities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Got a LAUGH, ANYHOW.

'There is not going to be any more
marrying in Indiana" said old Judge
Daniels, a crusty old bachelor.
"How is that?" asked his nephew,
who had just got married.
"I see the legislature has passed a
law forbidding weak-minded persons to
marry, and they are the only ones who
ever think of doing such thing"
AS old Daniels is rich, both the
nephew and his young wife laughed
heartily at the wit of the old man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Really an Old Scheme.

When Music, heavenly maid, was
young in these United States she was
onto the Hoover scheme, all right, as
witness the title Of these old-time i'd
ding tunes: "Shortenin' Bread"
"Raise Big Taters in the Sandy Land"
"Negro In the Woodpile," "Simmon
Tree" "Ham and Gravy" and Cotton
Eyed Joe."-Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
ATTENTION NEEDED BY SHEEP
Animals May Be Made Source of Profit
as They Require Much Less Care
Than the Cow.

Sheep may be made. a source Of prof
it-they require much less attention
than cows. Small fiocks are the most
profitable. High dry land is best for
sheep. 1t costs no more to keep flock
of well-bred sheep than a lot of poor
ones that return no profit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
INTRODUCTION OF A NEW sow
Give Her WeII-Protected Quarters by
Herself for Few Days--LittIe Elk
ira Care viii Pay.

The newly purchased SOW should
be given good, well-protected we'll
bedded quarters by herself. Feed her
away from the balance Of the herd.
Keep her away from the rest Of the
hogs for few days and after she be-
comes fairly settled in her new quar-.
tiers she may be let out with the bal
ance. Watch her however. to see that
she gets back to her sleeping quarters
at night and that she gets her feed
and water regularly. Just little ex-
ira care along this line may be the
means of saving the litter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
SHEEP ARE DAINTY FEEDERS
They Will Refuse IIi-SmeIling or I'm
clean Food and Water-AnimaIs
Are Very Finlcl<y.

The sheep has the most delicate
sense of smell Of any domestic ami
NAL, and the racks and troughs from
which they will eat will offend more
or less If not kept perfectly clean.
They will not eat ill-smelling or I'M
clean food nor drink unclean water,
unless compelled by hunger and thirst
to do so.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

The Red Cross hopes to accumulate
a reserve supply of comfort kits for
the soldiers and sailors who will fol-
low those already somewhere in
France" or on the seas. Some sys-
4ematic and devoted women are CIV
ing all their spare time to making
these comfort kits, receiving the ma
terials from the Red Cross chapters,
and doing the work at home. One
Chicago lady has turned In 800 OF
them and this in addition to other Red
Cross activities, and club work. AS
she attends to her own housekeeping,
she has not a great deal Of leisure,
and finds 1t best to specialize in kits
SO she has become an expert in max
Ing them.
! There is very great need Of mechan-
fcs in the ship building arm of the
service Perhaps some of our woman
readers can be instrumental in call
ing the attention of men of their FAM
lilies or acquaintance to this work.
The following admonition appears In
the Red Cross bulletin, issued by the
Southwest division Of February 49,:
GOOD ADVICE FROM ST. LOUIS.
A Shipping Crisis.
Slowed away in the hold of every
vessel that clears from our Atlantic
ports are boxes, bales and bundles OF
Red Cross supplies. The amount Of
space available for this precious cargo
has been woefully limited by the
ruthless behavior of the subma-
'rine. Should this space be fur
ther diminished or finally denied US,
all of our preparations for service,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Bevond All Price.

Gifts from the hand are silver and
gold, but the heart gives that which
neither silver nor gold can buy. To
be full of goodness, full of cheerful
ness, full of sympathy, full of help
full hope, causes one to carry with him
blessings Of which he is himself as
unconscious as lamp is of its own
shining. Such one moves on hui
man life as stars move on dark seas
to bewildered mariners.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

Bile is an artistic arrangement. Per-
haps the solution In some rooms will be
q small silky oriental prayer rug. And
now here comes the substitute where
an oriental rug is out Of the question
an imitation rug woven just good look
ing. And what is most interesting
they are not extremely expensive Ell.
Their.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

slaughtered will, of course, increase
the pig crop next year. The movement
is considered a definite indication OF
some of the results of the campaigns
of the United States department of
agriculture, state, colleges and other
agencies, waged in all the leading hog.
producing states with the object Of
bringing about the saving Of breeding
stock.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
BEST MANAGEMENT OF HORSE
One Of Limiting Factors in Present
Food Production campaign--Is Do
Doing Much Work

The horse is one of the limiting fac.
tors in the present food production
campaign. He is being called upon
to perform more work in less time
and at shorter notice than ever before,
consequently his management is
most important subject.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
A Decorating Hint.

Many young housewife who is try
ing to work out an ideal decorating
scheme in her new home is confronted
by the problem OF what to use on her
lliving-room table in the way of cover
ing. Now if the table is lovely in it.
self and not apt to be scratched by
books or heavy objects it could be left
uncovered with just a bit of mat under
the lamp, possibly. Usually, however.
a fine piece of oriental embroidery just
flung over one corner or runner Of
tapestry through the middle of the "a
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

5EKRM'1N0TES

Farmers should be encouraged to
order lime as far in advance of their
requirements as possible.
There is probably not another labor
saving machine that pays for itself In
as short time as the cream separa-
tor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
rendency for Better Stock.

The tendency is for better cattle Of
all kinds. stockers, breeders, milk cows
and calves.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Warm stabIinq Is Best.

ALI classes of stock will eat less,
will keep in better condition when
given warm stabling and plenty OF
straw or leaves for bedding.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

Persons who have been Ill a great
deal are generally tall, since lying in
bed with the limbs relaxed induces
growth.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Balance Hous' Ration,

Hogs can make very large per cen
Of their ration to balance corn out Q
alfalfa If the right methods are used.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Progressing.

Widower-BefOre l married
couldn't save dollar; now that I'm
married and my wife is dead l save al
most half my salary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

to reduce the losses at q relatively
small expense. The department will
vigorously prosecute its activities in
this field and will assist farmers In
every feasible way, in cooperation
with the extension forces of the states,
to control or eliminate these pests.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

Occasionally there are men who
would rather pay their debts than be
bored to death by bill collectors.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
Tired Of 1t.

.'What is all that discussion about,
anyway"
'T should say about the limit"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11

The eight-hour system is In vogue
on many farms-eight hours before
dinner and eight hours after.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-04-11
The sooner strawberry plants are
planted after the ground is dry
enough in the spring, the better.

The right treatment for crop and
soil diseases and for crop. insects lies
in careful attention to system of
rotation. Where crops are rotated
neither fungus nor insects gain head
way on the farm.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-10-09
ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS CLOSED
Spanish Influence Spreading Rapidly
Over Country and Stern Meas
urcs Necessary to Stamp
IL Out.

The Spanish Influenza, which start
ed in some of the army training camps
few weeks ago, is spreading rapidly
over the whole country, and has be-
come a far greater menace to life than
the guns of the enemy. While the
disease itself is not so deadly it leaves
the system so run down that it is
very susceptible to pneumonia, and the
latter disease is responsible for the
heavy loss Of life in the camps and all
over the country. So rapid has been
the spread of the epidemic that it
gained tremendous Roadway almost
before its fatal effects were under
stood.
Most drastic measures were then
taken to stamp it out, and now the
national and state authorities and
practically all local boards are a unit
in using every possible precaution to
prevent its further spread. As it is
demonstrated that it is spread by con-
tact in closed rooms more than in any
other way. the authorities everywhere
are closing up all places where the
public congregato for a period of sew
cral weeks. Schools, churches, picture
shows, theatres. pool halls, public IL
braries, clubs. lodges. dances and every
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-10-09
Guy U. Hardy Here.

Guy U. Hardy, republican candidate
for congressman against the Stacker,
Eddie Keating, visited Lamar and
Prowers and Baca counties the past
week. He met with very flattering
reception everywhere. Mr.. Hardy is
a substantial business man. has been
100 per cent American in all respects.
has given literally of his means and
work to promote every worthy war
enterprise, and will be found backing
the President to the limit in vigorously
carrying the war to a successful con-
clusion. He will have no explaining
to do of his votes on the patriotic
questions and they will be of such a
character that none can doubt either
his patriotism or sincerity. Vote for
him and send Stacker Ed back to Dem
yer.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-10-09
ALL LAMAR SEES WAR RELICS
The Special Liberty Loan Train Filled
With Trophies and Implements
of War Attracts Thousands
of Citizens

When the Santa Fe train bearing
four cars of trophies and relics of the
great war arrived in Lamar about 5:3o
last Monday evening it was greeted
by hundreds of our citizens, who had
gathered for the purpose of viewing
the remainders of the greatest con-
flict in the worlds history. And to
these hundreds there were afterwards
thousands added, so that there was \
steady stream of people passing thru
the car and inspecting the various big
guns and the wrecked German war
plane. In all is it estimated more than
five thousand people saw the exhibit.
and it was well worth the effort
The train was in charge of wounded
American and French soldiers, two of
the principal spokesmen being French
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-10-09

thing of the kind are to be prohibited
until further orders. These rules are
to be enforced even in the country dis
tricts. The measures are drastic, it is
true, but the situation is very serious
and the authorities have to meet it
with the greatest possible speed. Fune-
rails and necessary public meetings
will have to be held outdoors as it is
said that there is no danger of spread
ing the disease in the open air
The proclamation of Mayor Strain
for the government of Lamar was is
sued as soon as Governor Gunter's
proclamation was received. 1t is as
followss:
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-10-09

Whereas, The Spanish influence has
broken out in our midst; and, Where
as, it is deemed necessary by our local
board of health that all public places
be closed, and all public gatherings be
avoided, and that all measures neces-
sary be taken to effectively prevent, if
possible, the spread of this disease;
Now, Therefore, l, Ray Strain, May
or of The City of Lamar, Colorado, do
hereby respectfully request that all
moving picture shows; public schools;
the churches; all clubs and lodges; al
so all dances, pool halls and other
places of public gathering, be- closed
until further order is made herein
(Signed) c. RAY STRAIN.
Mayor of the City Of Lamar,
Colorado.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1918-10-09

Garry on!"is the slogan that takes
the boys over the top. Garry onr'
makes them forget the mud and the
rats and the other hardships; gives
them courage to endure shot and shell; {;
keeps up their morale and maintains
their fighting blood at fever heat.
They carry ON with especial vigor now,
because they arc winning and they
think they see victory in sight.
Naturally we at home must carry
on" to the utmost limit of our ability,
to the last dollar of our resources, till
victory is won. Let us stand shoulder
to shoulder-buy all the Liberty bonds
we can. Let us KEEP our bonds and
SAVE to buy more.