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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

ated in her class, just barely acquir-
ing the necessary points to let him
pass out into the world with a diploma.
Back we the years she slipped. In
the grammar grades he was a big, over
grown tease. Too silly to be really
popular, he had laughed his way
through the grades. The feminine por-
ton of the school had always steered
clear of him, as wherever a jolly, good
natured face shOne there was always
to be heard the s1ueal Of a hair-pulled
lass.
Myra's eyes were misty al she re-
membered the boy. Suddenly she
frightened. Across memory's page
was coming a lo~ng-forgotten incident.
The one time when she had really adj
mired the lad and forgot his much-be-
freckled countenance. She turned AMI
matedly to her brother, anxious to tell
him Of this one worthwhile thing Bert
had done in her presence.
"Rob, Bert did have a brave nature,
even though perhaps we didn't realize
it at the time; 7 remember re1ss e Rssr. one peautl-
full summer day, when he and were
going home from school together. we
were crossing a swampy field over a
narrow path. Suddenly q nasty, little
green snake reared its Head just ahead
of me in the path. Mortified, / squealed
my loudest. Bert, who was chasing a
butterfly just in back of me, hurried
near to see what the trouble was. l
suggested that we step aside and let
the reptile go it's way, but Bert en-
phatically said no, the younger chill
dren were coming just behind us n
they, too, would come across the snake.
Though / demonstrated, boldly he took
heavy stones and crushed the menac-
ing creature before the other children
came along"
She paused reminiscently, and then,
as if some sudden understanding had
taken possession of her, her eyes wild
ened and a new light came into their
dark depths.
"Oh Rob, I never thought about it in
that light before, but what Bert did
that day was what he tried to do when
he enlisted, wasn't it? It's just what
all the soldier boys are trying to do
make this world safer for those who
come after. I see 1t all now. Oh what
a selfish creature I've been! Oh Rob,
IL"
Sobbing, she turned shamed eyes to
her brother, and he, boyishly caught
her against his shoulder and patted her
tousled head comfortingly. After she
had quieted down a bit he arranged
the chair pillows about her in a some
what embarrassed fashion, and then
stood before her eager eyes, asking the
question which his parted lips were
shyly refusing to do.
Myra sensed the situation immedi-
ately, as she looked up into his face.
She sighed a bit woefully, but there
was real bravery in her voice as she
said wistfully:
"I know what you are aching to ask,
Rob, seeing that I have been the OBJ
jector until now"
until now-does that mean that
you consent, SisT
She nodded, though it cost her a
brave effort.
eyes, I couldn't say otherwise now.
Rob. Uncle Sam needs every young
man, and-and Bert's place in the
ranks Is empty"
"Thank you, Sis, he does need u.s.
to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

about that apartment" said Mrs. Smith, calling utterly b e agent
And, what was worse, it wouldn't have made any difference had seer
that gentleman, because it happened that she had never on sale
agent in all her life. She always paid by check.
"My dears" breathed Mrs Smith, don't you let the az Ml you OF
that apartment. Ask him about the sink that stops p. and
Then came q whirlwind of advice, which the two prospective tenants
took in eagerly-as did the agent.
That worthy began to blush, it must be confessed, and the two womeI
began to blush a little themselves, but innocent Mrs. Smith kept right or.
"You know" she continued, shat apartment is exactly like mime. What
ishe going to charge you for itf"
"Sixty dollars" said n OF the two ladies'
ST a $50 for mine" said the allreyealng Mrs. Smith.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

EATONIC tablets after your meal. "a
light and pain-free you will feel.
There is not a harmful thing I'm
EATONIC tablets. They taste 6neI
Just like eating candy. Druggists will
tell you that EATONIC users saytheY
never dreamed anything could give
such quick and wonderful results; you
can insure yourself a good, cool, sweet
stomach, you can eat what you Ekes
and always have the appetite to eatif-
EATONICi is absolutely guaranteed.
Get a box from your druggist today.
Use it to get rid of and prevent tho
stomach and bowel troubles that are
bound to come in hot weather. III
EATONIC fails, return TO your drug
gist and get your fifty cents back. IL
you cannot obtain EATONlC where
you live drop q card to Eatonic Kemedy
Co., Chicago, Ill. They viii mail yoa
a box at nnca.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

catch in nets formed of rushes or sea-
weed. Neither tree nor shrub Is WIS.,
IDLE on these shores. The drink Of the
people is rain water, which they pre-
serve with great care; their fuel, a
sort of turf, which they gather and
form with the hands. And yet the un-
fortunate beings dare to complain
against their fate when they fall un-
der the power and are incorporated
with the empire of Rome"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
A Graveyard.

Bishop Waterhouse said at a Los
Angles wedding breakfast:
II counsel every girl to be careful
not to marry a selfish man. A selfish
husband-what unhappiness!
Selfshness," the bishop added SOL
EMMY, sis q graveyard. 1t takes In all
1t can get, and eve gives anything
back"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
schwab's Only Political Speech.

II have only n political speech to
my credit" says Charles M. Schwab in
his article, "The Shipbuilder's job"
in the June Forum. at was made over
at Braddock thirty years ago when I
was young and impulsive. / urged the
election of the Republican ticket. AS
a consequence, or a fact, the town
went Democratic for the first and only
time, I believe, since the Civil war;"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

Something is wrong with the girl
who considers herself an exception to
all rules, who can see good and salts
factory reasons why she should be ex-
cused from all hard duties, and in
dulged In every pet within. The right
sort Of a girl is ready to measur her
self by the same standards she uses
for 0thers.-Selected.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
SPOTLIGHT Smoker.

Through an opening In a burnt-cork
face and a similar cash in another
dusky makeup this dialogue is pro-
PEELED:
"Ah'm gonna make a lion tanner
outer you.".
"Who Isl"
"Ah, am"
"Yo' gotta see me bout that first 7"
"All you needs to do Is to show a
lion you isn't scared"
"Man, All couldn't be that deceit
full ."-Pittsburgh Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
Comfort Babv's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. This mean sleep
for baby and rest for mother. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
x, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap rs, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

1t might ynFt as well have been blank.
Her brother finally turned wistful
eyes toward the feminine heap I'm the
easy chair.
awful, isn't it?" he inquired glum-
~.
Myra surveyed him laziIy. Whats
awful, BobT"
Didn't you read the war news?' he
asked sharply.
She grunted In disgust:
81 should say not; 1 hear enough Of
the old war. Why, just think, Bob,
they've postponed u club party on
account of the war, and I ordered my
dress"
"Myra! Z"
There was a new note In her BROTH
er's voice. She glanced up quickly.
and the expression on his face made
her get slowly to her feet, her eyes
wide and questioning.
Don't you dare talk like that" he
continued, huskily. "An old party
and real men dying for their country
and for right. Read that"
Mechanically she took the sheet he
held out to her ard glanced over it
carelessly, as though a cursory look
would reveal the cause of his pertur-
baton. "Do you mean this, Bob? Why,
it's only a list Of the casualties" she
said, reprovingly, as though such a list
could be of no special interest to them.
i "Onlyi Read 'em, / said"
~Dumfounded, she read them down
Suddenly she stiffened, peered closer at
the printed sheet and then turned in a
bewildered fashion to her brother.
at can't be he, Rob why. Bert was
only a boy-just a boyle can't be
dead" -
at is true. He was only a boy, but
ht died for his country, while you
htte to give up an old party"
She did not heed the reproof. Star
ing at the familiar name, she was bark
ing back over the year to their high
school days. Albert Blake had gradu-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

day. Educators have a theory that
badness" is often a species Of pent-
up energy, and that the same talent for
mischief shown by many boys, it
turned to good channels, is the very
talent that will make the boy sue
cessful In after life.
Remember that in considering the
following:
This young fellow delivered a spe-
cial delivery letter, with the familiar
blue stamp showing a boy riding on
a bicycle on 1t. to q certain residence
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
s. hi. o.

Knicker-Does your rheumatism
trouble you when you're lying down."
Bocker-"No, only when I'm on my
feet" Knicker-"Sort Of standing
rheum only."-Cartoon Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

A tiny bottle of Freezone costs but a
few cents at any drug store, but is suf-
fcient to remove every hard corn, soft
corn, or corn between the toes, and the
calluses, without soreness or irritation.
Freezone is the sensational discov-
cry of a Cincinnati genius. 1t Is won
derful.-Adv. ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
No Long Journey Downtown for This YOungster

THERE is a special delivery boz. in this town who is going to turn ot to o.
/ either q bright mccessful "a II a clever crook, it is hadt TO tell which,
but yu q form xnr wv onnion after I tell YOU what he dd the other
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
Energy Of Nations.

The moral energy of nations, like
that of individuals, can only be U 8
tanned by some ideal superior to them
selves.-Henri Bergson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
Real Estate Man Thinks Women Talk Too Much

n WO women were being shown an apartment by IN agent Sure, 1t Is
i POSSIBLE to ret am apartment In Washington-if you know where. That's
the trouble knowing where they are. These women knew, evidently because
there they were.b being shown around
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

An automobile alarm whistle To be-
connected to the cylinders Of a CAR
can be made to utilize the fRll force
of their explosions when desired (
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
Pet Polly Went to GLADDEN. More Lonesome Person

A MAN in search Of congenial companionship went o a bird store to buy
"A a parrot that could talk. There were o eOnyersanonaists in stock, so
he tackled OFF in another direction for a specially suggested Polly. but, disap-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

jovia1 spontaneousness. Hello, coloner That settled the deal
And for a long time there lived in this town a lonesome man person and a
knowing parrot who called out to each other 1t every coming and going:
"Heno Ponyr
Hello, Colonel!"
1t wasn't much, of course, but 1t wa something. And the colonel was old
enough to ave learned that every little counts. And he IA entirely satisfied
with the social gifts If his two-worded friend until just a little while ago he
found q lonesomer person than himself who "a blind M wanted a parrot
that could talk. So. after a battle that would have made the Modes and
look silly, he turned the bird over to a new owner-and now in this
town there is a lonesome old woman who calls ut to her companion:
Hello, Polly" t~s s$essa&yAAsssa
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

Half a loaf is better than none. UNI
less Uncle Sam finds out you are loaf
ing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

dollars TINS AFTERNOON WOulu YOU ohOW
UP in the morningT
The answers were what dear Mr..
Venus would call various"
One big %youngster, who was keep
ing up with the Joneses, admitted that
q sudden million might possibly in
duce him to phone to the chief for a
day off. Another, ~hobnobbing with a
fsllow-sqburbanite !9yssrr the feminine !.lI9 l
Inconsistencies of hens, stepped out OF
his chicken Il long enough to make
# distinctly understood that it would
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

take more than any little old measly million to keep him rom aePmg 10 get
the best ver mi O time-a statement Endorsed by applause.
For that matter, Eve the n insignificant side CONT In the ROY WHOSE wnose
imagination wasn't elastic enough to picture a raise In saaTy ao IN un
know Exceptions everyday name could have predicted, without caros VI
crystal bal, that the big half Of any fortune that should ever come'hs va
would q toward the honest helping Of that universal relative, u brouer
man-and while she ws considering Exception had already gone N recoru.
If he had q million dollars he would buy a Dean orchAu III noalu !"
for soup like his landlady used to make.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
Lawmakers Hand John BarIeycorn Another Rap

"A ANY Washingtonians who have patonked socaled "booze specials"
TM oil the several railroads leading from this city to Baltimore, ignorant Of
the enforcement Of the bar and bottle law in Maryland, journeyed to Batt-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
nanner 70 oIihMax Elnner.

Danger 10 OJIpWdy TIHueTs
An Ojibway Indian would not point
his finger at the moon, as fair Luna
would consider it a great insult and
Instantly bite off the offending men,
Der.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
DANGEROUS for Bow.

1t Is a dangerous time in a boys
life when he thinks that 1t is 1sissi-
fed" to be polite to his mother.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

It may be up to the lowly potato to
save our bacon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

by Tire real estate man himself.
AS the trio passed up the tops
waso should issue forth from part
ment but Mrs. Smith, friend two
aadies.
-<1s.1efs. Smith, s o see
you" said one lady. '"Y tell us
about this apartment w ling to
rent"
The real estate ag' topped,
waiting for the womS is about
4hpoo foot ouoy 0l foil Won
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pointed, returned to first base. The
owner Of the store, always ready to
please a customer, considered the case
apart from its financial aspect:
"Come back later, colonel, and
I'll see If l can't find a talker for you"
So the colonel man went off and
returned at the time set. to find a
knowing green polly posed near the
counter on a perch. And Of course
the man extended social greetings.
'Hello, POlly!"
The parrot responded with the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

A kiss in time saves niie-after che
spat. 5
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counties home at night Sale of intoicants containing more 4 per
Of alcohol in bottles OF other receptacles to be taken ron saloon
premises before SIEVE o'clock in the morning OF after six o'clock in the
evening is prohibited. The law does not put a stop to rushing tn growler"
It is stated, for beer contains less than the specified quantity If alcohol
lIhartE Shoemaker. counse for the Antisaloon league, says he feels
certain the law will remedy the evils aimed at by it's author. 1t as not
until many bitter complaints had been made by reputable persons, many Of
women, Of the conduct Of returning bfbulous persons who had been to
baltimore for bottles of thirst quenchdrs" that Mr.. Metzerott offered the
bill In thu Maryland legislature
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01
Important to Mothere

mp0Ftant 70
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
TOR infants and children, and see that it
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& WASHINGTON s.
= SIDELIGHTS q -
Would Do Many and Varied Things With a Million

yETA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is more refreshing than a choice bit of idiocy
wv after a days work that requires a double portion of brains. Which
accounts for the hereby quoted proposition: "f somebody gave yu a million
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-01

more. They were S0rely disappointed
when they learned they would have to
return without a bottle Of wet" goods
for Sunday consumption. Bartenders
explained what selling them bottled
intoxicants after 6 p. m. might mean
for those in business.
The so-called bar and bottle law
was framed by State Senator Oliver
Metzerott, not as a war measure, but
to improve conditions on the public
conyeyances bringing Washingtonians
and residents of nearby Maryland
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
o. The -
Scrap Book
The Most Foolish.

! II have been asked some foolish
questions at various times since I join
ed the police department" remarked
Thomas J. Feeney, patrolman, 'but the
: hardest 1 ever had put to me was the
other day when was acting as desk
sergeant at headquarters.
1.-THE day had been quiet so far as
reports of troubles were concerned,
but had been asked more questions
than usual. Finally, late in the after
noon a dapper young man, faultlessly
dressed and carrying a cane, walked
up to the desk and asked: "If I
should wear heavy wooden socks and
be forced to wear diversified shoes,
would be arrested for misrepresent-
ing myselfT
"You could have knocked me down
with feather" said Feeney, "and be-
fore could think Of an answer the
young man walked out of the build
ing. Yes, sir, we certainly have some
funny questions asked us."-Indian-
apolis News.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

the same appears from the sfficial
platt of said addition now On file
with the County Recorder, tsgeth-
er with all and singular the teae.
ments. heraditaments and aDpurtea.
ances, thereunto belonging OF In any,
wise appertaining.
Notice Is hereby given that u
the 18th day Of March, 1918, ut
ten O'Clock A. NJ, OF that day n
front OF the Court house door, in
the City Of Payette. County Of Pay
cite, l will in ODE dience Of said or
der of sale and decree Of Forecls-
sure. sell the above described prop
erty or 80 much thereof 40 may be
necessary to satisfy the Plaintiffs
Decree with interest thereon ana
cost to the highest bidder for cash,
lawful money Of the United States.
Dated February 10th, A. D. 1918.
J. H. HANIGAN, Sheriff.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
NOTICE OF sHERIFF's SALE

NJ I'VE Of SHEHlFf'S DALE
On Foreclosure of Mortgage in the
District Court of the Seventh Ju-
diciaI District Of the State Of
Idaho, in and for Payette county.
Mrs. Nettio Strauss, Plaintiff
A. v. Strauss and Mabel Strauss,
Defendants.
Under and by virtue Of an order
Of sale and decree of foreclosure is
sued out Of the District Court of the
Seventh Judicial District of the State
Of Idaho. in and for Payette Coun-
ty, ON the 9th day of February 1918.
In the above entitled action where
in Mrs. Eettie Strauss, the above
named Plaintiff, obtained a decree
against A. v. Strauss and Mabel
Strauss, husband and wife, Defend
ants, on the 7th day Of February
1918, which said decree was on the
9th day OF February. 1918 recorded
in Judgement Book 1, page SO, L
am commanded to sell all that GER
tain lot, piece or parcel of land stu,
ated in the County OF Payette, State
OF Idaho, and bounded and deecrib--
ed as follows, to--wit:
Lots 13 and IA, Block IL of GGor-
ris's Addition - esystts. Idaho. ~
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
What a Slap.

He-Won't you try and convince
your father that ours would be good
match?
She-ITl try, dear, but I can't think
Of any good argument myself.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
Conservation Again.

Manager can't understand why
there is a rage for barefoot dancers.
They seem to be on every bill.
Stage Hand-Perhaps it is owing to
the high cost Of leather.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
WAsHoE LODGE NO. aa-

A. F. and A. M. are held in the Ma
sonic hall in the Thurston-Crighton
building on the second Tuesday eve
cling Of each month, All sojourninE
Master Masons, are fraternslly iavit-
ed to be present.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
He KnaW.

The Ministcr-Do you know where
you will go If you go fishing on Sun
day, young man?
The Young Man-Surel Down to
the river.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
Its Nature.

Pater Famillas-There is bad re-
port about that new family opposite.
Little Willie (eagerly)-I know what
1t is, pa. They will buy such mean
tires.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR SALE: Incubators. One 378-
egg Potaluma; two 252-egx Petaluma
one standard Colony Brooder, all in
first class shape. Phone 12-f12, New
Plymouth. Idaho. s-ts.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
Its Sort.

"The prisoner was in a perfect fever
when he discovered the detectives were
on his trail"
II suppose, then, 1t was spotted
fever"
Goose feathers for sale by Mrs l..
2. Taylor, Phone 9--3.. 7t2.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR SALE: 2 month old pigs.
Phone 375-f21. e.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR SALE: IL head of colts
and mules coming 8 years old. On
time or CASH.. w. Boor, Fruit
land, Phone 1873 Is
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR SALE: Blue Stem Seed wheat
about 400 bushell.- Levi Johnson.
ss2-1. ~.
New Britain herald., 1918-07-12

eastern Military department of the Y. M. c. A. held Tuesday, in Boston, Mass. stated that active steps towards aging this campaign all over the country have already been inaugu- rated. At the conference held Tues day, an executive committee for the Northeastern division was organized. James Logan, eE-mayOr of Worcester, was elected chairman. The Connecti- cut representative on this committee is w. c. Bushnell of New Haven. The quota for the entire Northeastern division is $10,o0O,000, Connecticut's share of this being S2,0Oo,000. The drive Will be conducted on practically the same basis as tho third Liberty Loan. The Y. ". c. A will CO., operate with the Y. M. C. A in this great campaign.
 The conference held in Bosom was q addressed by Dr. John R. Mott. inter-
New Britain herald., 1918-07-12
BOOST I. NJ. C. A. MEMBERSHIP
Excellent Record Thus Far Main tained Is to Be Continued If Possible

The membership committee of 10 representative, men of the local Y. M. C, A. will hold a. meeting in the di- rectors' room this evening, to talk over the matter of aiding the mem hership secretary. M. D. Blanchard in securing new members for the New Britain association The com mittee will organize at this time.
 Those on the memb bership commit tee are Alfred Olson, Arthur Me Nickle. Albert Kallgren, Sam Shu- man, John J. Kelly, Walter Mlkey, Joseph Chernoff, Louis Schaeffer. Clarence Anderson. They will meet with MT. Blanchard, who will outline for them the plan of work. The To- cal '. M. C. A. is one of the few asso citations in the state that has kept it's membership up to what it was be- fore the war Even though many of it's mem hers have been drafted into the service as well as having enlist ed, yet new members have been se- cured, always enough to keep up pre-war record.