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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
SIS, OOO,OOs FOR HOME
AND FOREIGN MISSIONS

The recent general conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church, South
which was held in Atlanta, Ga, gave
its full approval to the Centenary
of Missions movement, which propos-
es to raise S35,OOO,0OO in the next five
years for home and foreign missions,
church extension and war work. Lay
men in all sections of the south are
enthusiastic regarding the measure
and the leaders in the great move
ment are sanguine Of success.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31

and most of the progress, which has
been satisfactory, has been made dur
ing that period.
The only complaint is that the plant
is somewhat small. 1t is healthy and
free from insects. A great many sec
tons reported condition Of 100 or
haffer
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
THIS WIDOW WAS HELpED

Mrs, A. Walden, $50 Glenn Ave,
Fresno, Calf, writes: Il had fever
and it left me with a cough every
winter. Foley's Honey and Tar helps
me every time. am wirow GO years
years old" Nothing better for bron-
chial grip and similar colds tina hang
on. Just fine for Group and whoop-
ing-eough. J. D. Curtis Drug Co. may
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
WILL YOU woRK FOR THE WARP

If a letter came to your town from
one Of your boys now fighting IN
France, appealing personally to the
town to do a certain thing easily with
in your power, and assuring you the
army may be unable to win unless you
do this-if that call came, you'd shut
up shop and every man, woman and
child would be working on that job
whatever It might be.
If America fails to produce food
that appeal, literally, win come TO ev-
efs-sommunity in the nation Il your
county is not sure Of its food produc-
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
CUT THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut GU this
slip. enclose with cents to Foley 4
Co., 1885 Cheffeld, Ave-, Chicago, Ill.,
writing your name and address clearly
You will receive in reurn a trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tai
Compound, for coughs, colds and GROUP
Foley's Kidney Pills and Foley's Ca
thartic Tablets. J. d. Curtis Drug
Co may
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
coon FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Every family requires q safe and re-
liable cough and cold remedy. Mrs.
John Potter, 20 Shupe street, Mt. Plea
SAINT, Pa, writes: 81 have used Foley's
Honey and Tar for colds for years
and highly recommend = to all faml-
hes" Contains no opiates. Checks
bronchial and grip coughs, Group and
whooping cough. ]. D. Curtis Drug
C may
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
Regulate
Your Kidneys

The kidneys and liver are the body's
organs to carry off waste and poison.
When they don't work, bad health fol-
lows, and unless you take care Of yourself,
disease may follow beyond the power Of
medicine to cure.
Because Of the seriousness of these
diseases, you should take Vim Hepatica,
the universal system purifier, at, the
earliest sign Of any trouble with bowels or
liver. This great nature medicine is COM
posed Of eight of the most powerful cura-
tive herbs, and the certainty with which
they restore kidneys, the liver and bowels
to natural, healthy action IS attested by
thousands who have been helped when
all other remedies and treatment proved
valueless.
F. M. Cawthon, a prominent farmer
and stoclman Of Mt. Juliet, Tenn, says
that after taking Vim Hepatica he felt
like a wagon that had been oiled up and
put in fine running condition.
Weknow that Vim Hepatica is a remedy
Of real worth. We invite you to come in
and get BEETLE. It will surely help yea
X. f. MARTIN. Stanton.
GLASS DRUG CO., Brownsville -
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
GeneralAverage $40

per cent above normali1,4S -7yr6i
Tennessee - A condition nearly 5
per cent above normal is indicated for
Tennessee. This condition is due TO
the fact that this state was not as Sc
riously affected by the cold spells
as the other states of the cotton belt
were.
The plant has been almost entirely
free from insect pests, is of good
growth, healthy; the fields are practi-
cally free of grass and the soil ia
excellent condition.
Acreage shows slight decrease. La
Dor is causing some concern, but far
mers express confidence that they will
be able to CHIP and pick the crop.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31

WARTIME VERSION OF TAG
Eenie, meenie, mimic mo,
Catch the Kaiser by the toe,
When he hollers, make him say.
"I'm afraid of the
u. S. A."
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
ACREAGE
Total --34,677 94,6S6

Condition by states with condition at
corresponding date last year for COM
parisonfollows:
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-05-31
VINOL MAKES
Children STRONG
And Invigorates Old People

Any doctor will tell you that the
ingredients Of Vinol as printed below
contain the elements needed to irn-
prove the health OF delicate children
and restore strength to old people.
II Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, Iron
and Manganese Peptonates, Iron and
Ammonium Citrate, Lime and Soda
Gyeerophosphates, CaseaFin.
Those who have puny, ailing or
rundown children or aged parents
may prove this at our expense.
Besides the good it does children
and the aged there is nothing like
Vinol to restore strength and vitality
to weak, nervous women and over
worked, rundown men.
Try it. IF you are not entirely sat
is6ed, we will return your money
without question; that proves our
fairness and your protection. Mil
lions of people have been convinced
this way.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

Gauntlet cuffs and 'throw" or scarf
collars are among the small innova-
lions in coat styles that distinguish
them from preceding seasons. Anotil-
er almost universal feature of new
coats Is some sort of definition at the
waistline which may be either above or
below the normal ewaistline and is
oftenmOst above. Nevertheless, many
of the new coats achieve an almost
straight silhouette. Bearing these
three peculiarities In mind, it will not
be at all hard to acquire an up-to-date
GOAT for spring styles show no radical
departures from those of the winter.
Although the throw is merely sup
plement to the spring coat for wear
bn keen, chilly days, it may be made
style note full of charm. There is
knack in wearing it which all lies in
adjusting it becomingly. Each OF the
Awo coats illustrated here is provided
with a throw and one of them is fur
ther favored with one phase of the
kauntlet cuff. Both are of wool
velour, which has proved itself an
ideal fabric for coats.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
GREAT VALUE OF ATHLETICS
Foundation for Health and of Perma-
nent Importance in Keeping Sol
der in Condition.

That the value of athletics in i'm
proving mental and physical condi-
tons of all men from the standpoint
of military service is appreciated by
English as well as United States gov
eminent officials is shown by the fol-
lowing statement by Brig. Gen. Will
dred A. White after several years of
observation on the western front:
"When the athlete has gone to the
front his place in athletic ranks
should be Immediately filed. Sport
is the foundation for health, and too
much emphasis cannot be laid upon
its benefits and necessity. Athletics
are of paramount Importance in
keeping the soldier fit, and the same
is true of the man who must be pre-
pared to become a soldier.
1.-THE soldierly qualities developed
are many. Discipline is encouraged,
inasmuch as discipline is the very es-
sence of team play. Quickness of de-
cision and speed and agility are not
to be overlooked, and what cricket
and football do for the Englishman,
baseball and track athletics do for
the American"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

A shortage of trained nurses con-
fronts the Red Cross and young high
school and college women must save
the day for the organization in this d.
lemma. Even though these young wom-
en- have no expectation of following
nursing as a life vocation they may
benefit themselves and show their will
ingness to help when help is badly
needed by qualifying to do Red Cross
work. The time, spent in the nurses
training schools of the country, and in
actual nursing, will prove lifelong as
set-broaden the vision and sympa-
thies and make better and less anxious
mothers of the girls who undertake
such training.
We are to discontinue the knitting of
trench caps because the government is
TO include trench cap in every mans
equipment. And furthermore, we are
asked to use the yarn for socks and
more socks. The hand-knitted varie-
ties are most satisfactory and even
when the upper part is made by ma
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
PURCHASE ONLY
LABELED SEEDS
Farmers Urged Not to Take Any
Chances With Product of
Poor Quality.
MAKE A TERMINATION TEST
Home Made Device Will Tell Value OF
Seeds-CIean Small Grains Be-
fore Sowing--Send Sample to
Agricultural College.

The seed trade has voluntarily agreed
to label all field seeds with the per-
centage of pure seed that will grow,
giving the purchaser exact information
as to quality. The United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture urges all farmers
to buy their seeds only from dealers
who comply with this agreement and
not to run the risk Of buying high
priced, unlabeled seed that will not
give a stand in the field.
Make termination Test.
Get your seed early and make ger
mination test Of it before sowing.
Count out 100 seeds; put them between
folds of moist paper or cloth between
two dinner plates and keep at room
temperature for four days; then count
the sprouted seeds. If 95 seeds sprout
the seed is good; If only small part
Of them sprout the seed is either poor
or the test was not properly made.
If in doubt as to the value of the seed
send sample to your state agricul-
tural experiment station or to the Seed
Laboratory, United States Department
Of Agriculture, Washington, d. c., with
the request that it be tested for quail
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
ATHLETICS FOR ALL JACKIES
Great Lakes Station Plans to Give Ev-
cry Sailor Chance to Demonstrate
His Skill.

DR.. J. B. Kaufman, athletic officer
at the Great Lakes naval station, be-
lieyes in giving every sailor chance
to get in sports.
He doesn't believe in combining ath-
letics to the few who naturally were
skilled enough to make the representa-
tive teams. That's why Great Lakes
will house an inter-regiment basket
ball league this season.
According to the plans, there VIII
be II quintes playing that represent
various branches and regiments OF the
station.
The drill halls, one on the main sta
ton. one In Camp Perry, and one In
Camp Dewey, have been divided into
basket courts so there will be plenty
of room for all. In Camp Perry, which
has hall 200 yards long, six courts
have been constructed. Dewey has
four, and the main camp two.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

The model at the left is in beige color.
1t has straight panels down the front
and rather wide girdle set in about
the sides and back, defining long
waistline. The skirt of the coat Is
shirred to the belt with scant fullness.
The sleeves are roomy and finished
with ample cuffs that are embellished
with small buttons. There is long,
rolling shawl collar which may be fas-
tened over the throat. The scarf hangs
to the waistline and ends in large, soft
tassels. 1t amounts to an ornament
and is pictured with the throat un-
covered and the ends hanging at each
side OF the coat.
The coat at the left resorts to small
box plaits in the back to provide the
required fullneSS in its skirt. II
chooses the high waistline and scarf
in white with tasseled ends in dark
taupe like the coat In color.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

The acquisition Of Casey Stengel by
the Pirates has bolstered up Hugo
Bezdek's outfeld to such an extent
that it makes it one of the best in the
league. With Stengel, Max Carey and
Lee King guarding the outer defenses,
the Pittsburgh club will be more for
midable in this respect than it has
been for several years. Carey, of
course, is one of the greatest outfield-
ers in the game, and King, though
youngster, gives promise of developing
into a pretty good player.
Bill Hinchman, who sustained a
broken leg last season, and who was
on the shelf most Of the time, has re-
covered from the injury and may give
King fight for a regular berth in the
outfeld. He will also be valuable as a
pinch hitter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
SUGGESTION MAY SAVE ALEX
Secretary Baker Favors Discharging
All Men Who Have Attained
Age of Thirty-One.

II the suggestion Of Secretary Baker
goes through, Grover Cleveland Alex
ander, star pitcher recently purchased
by the Chicago Cubs from the Phillies,
will not be drafted. Secretary Baker
advised the military committee that
the war department favors the dis
charging from service all men who
have attained the age of thirty-one
since the registration, June 5, 1917,
without having been called to the col
ors. Alexander was thirty-one on
February 26.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
NEW FASHIONS

Ripping skirt sections are tabooed
ty some of the smartest mOdiSteS.
Gray handkerchief linen is used for
some of the most distinctive of French
hand made blOuses.
Cat stitching in heavy silk is IN
some cases replacing fill tire work on
bIouses. since it involves less time and
labor and is almost as effective.
A novel edging, introduced by Lam
vim on some of her blouses, is made OF
tiny seam beading, cut in half and ap-
piled by hand.
CoIored pique is used for collars and
cuffs on lingerie blouses for spring.
Heavily embroidered front panels
are used on some Of the hand made
lingerie things.
Blazer stripes are reported as re-
turning to favor in England for sweat
ers.
Most of the best bandeau brassieres
are now fitted with a shaped dia-
phragm band.
TUNES on suit skirts are more prom
fnent when zouave or Elton jackets are
made to go with them.
The three piece or MILDLY suit is be-
ing evolved in silk and cloth combina-
lions with vesy attractive results.
Amethyst suede draped and clasped
with steel buckle forms the belt on
white velour waistcoat made to go
with a short, box jacket of a navy tri-
cotine suit.
Pumpkin yellow handkerchief linen
Is developed into mannish tucked
front, sleeveless blouse to wear with
a navy suit, the jacket of which is
short and box-iike.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT
FOR BASEBALL GAME
Numerous Stars to Play Under
Uncle Sans War CoIorS.
charIestown Navy. Ward Seems Well
, Qualified to Take Championship of
Entire Armed. i-orces-Take
Sport to Europe.

1t seems to be an indisputable fact
that the greatest baseball league ever
seen will be in operation next summer
in the United States.
Professional and amateur baseball
probably will be rolled together in
one big mass in National army and
National Guard camps, naval training
stations and naval reserve stations.
One naval reserve station seems well
qualified without further comment to
take the championship of the entire
armed forces. At the Charlestown
navy yards, Boston, Jack Barry, Chick
Shorten, Ernie Shore, Duffy Lewis,
Harold Janvrin. Walter Meanwhile
and other big league luminaries are
spending their time Boston's first sack
er has given notice that he intends GO
ing to the same place.
These Are in Army.
Hank Gowdy is among the soldiers
in the Ohio National Guard and the
chances are he will be in Europe be-
fore time comes to play baseball. Jim
Scott also is in the army.
But the big leaguers probably will
find their accustomed places in the
limelight usurped to a certain extent
in the army, for the amateurs are go
ing to carry more weight with the peO-
pie. Lads who never played baseball
to any great extent are going to try
their hands at blossoming into stars.
The Clark Griffith bat and ball fund
and efforts of the two big leagues are
going to make the camp and naval
baseball possible. Thousands of dol
lars have been spent for equipment to
be placed in the camps, and already
much of 1t has been put to a good use.
In the Southern camps baseball has
been possible through most of the chill
ly months. The Northern camps will
get into action later.
Take Game to Europe.
The National league has equipped
several warships at it's own expense
with baseball paraphernalia, and the
men aboard these defenders of the ma
ton are not only enjoying the game
themselves, but are taking 1t into Eu-
rope.
Amateur organizations all over the
country have taken up the work OF
putting baseball on q real footing In
the camps, and the probability is teams
in these organizations will play a
schedule with camp teams.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
HARRY MORRISSEY TO TRAIN
Starter on Kentucky Tracks for Many
Years to Take Charge of
String of Horses.

Harry Morrissey. for many years
starter on Kentucky race tracks, has
resigned to train the horses of III. A.
Porter of Tulsa, Okla, oil operator.
The Porter stable consists Of the
mares and yearlings bought from the
Elkham stud in England and the thor
oughbreds Porter acquired at the
Wickliffe dispersal sale. Morrissey,
moreover, will have a half interest in
the establishment. A. B. Dade, who
has acted as starter on the Canadian
tracks for many years, and who is
now at New Orleans, will succeed
Morrissey.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
FOOTBALL PROFITS ARE BIG
Money Received for Gridiron Games
Cleared indebtedness on Other
Sports at Michigan.

More than $4,000 was received by
the athletic department of the Univer-
sity of Michigan in football receipts
during the fiscal year just ended, ac-
cording to a report filed with the board
of regents. Expenditures for the grid
iron sport amounted to $53,664. The
profit from football cleared the indebt-
edness incurred by baseball and other
sports, and left balance Of about $780,
600 to be applied toward paying for
Ferry field.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
G.AS>. 2nzaAv;
OId-Fashioned Frocks.

Froeks Of organdie in combinations
that harken back to the fifties give an
inkling to what may be expected this
season, and illustrated in model seen
of gray organdie, the skirt fulled
slightly into the waist is banded at the
foot with self color and finished at
the top with cord and narrow knife
plating of pale yellow. The quaint
tight-fitting waist, modified by mod
ern influence, depends upon knife
plaitings and. cording to trim. A good
looking brown and white plaid ging-
ham dress is combined with white or
candle and set off with brown suede
belt, which carries 1t above the rank
of the commonplace.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
TRIAL FOR WILLIAM JOHNSON
Kansas City Youngster Has Been
Signed by Chicago Cubs-Is Tall
Southpaw Pitcher.

Frank Houseman, one Of Chicago's
ardent baseball fans, has recommend
ed his nephew, William Johnson Of
Kansas City, to the Cubs for trial
this spring in Pasadena. The young
ster has been signed and will go West.
He is a southpaw pitcher and feet 1
inch tall. Houseman thinks he can be
developed into a good pitcher.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
lack Murray Has Enough.

Outfelder Jack Murray, who has
played with the Giants, Cubs and st.
Louis in the National league, declares
he is through with the game. He was
offered a contract by the Giants, but
sent it back and said he has decided
not TO play, although the terms offered
were satisfactory.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
War Caused Simple STYLES.

TUNES are very much favored in or.
der that skirts may not seem unbecom-
ingly skinny. Loose flying panels and
apron effects are also in evidence. The
vogue for simply designed clothes is
traceable directly to the influence of
the war. More and more women are
becoming really useful members of So
ciety, and as this condition grows
clothes that are practical as well as
becoming and beautiful will have an
increasing demand.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
GOLF GAME PRAISED BY TAFT
Former President Says Man Who En-
joys Sport Must Have Spirit
Of independence.

Former President Taft has paid the
following tribute to golf "a man who
plays golf and enjoys it must have
love for freedom and a spirit of indie.
pendence. Such personal traits prompt
one to play the game to the end. That
is what we must and will do in this
war;"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

and much of the seed Is Of poorer quail
ity than in normal years. Therefore,
every farmer before sowing should
know what proportion of the seed he
buys cannot be expected to grow. If
one lot contains 96 per cent of seed
that will grow and another lot con-
tains "a per cent Of seed that will grow
it will take three bushels of the ga per
cent seed to sow the same number of
acres that two bushels of the 90 per
cent will sow.
This is important from the stand
point of cost alone when red clover
seed is selling for $40 or more per
bushel. 1t is much more necessary,
however, to know the quality Of seed
in order that the rate of seeding may
be proportional to the quality, so that
enough live seed will be sowed to in
sure a stand in the field. First know
how much of the seed may grow ans
then sow accordingly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

chine the stitches may be taken up on
needles of the correct size and the
foot knitted by hand.
About Supplies.
Every Red Cross worker in the CEN
trail division is to be congratulated on
the very handsome total OF articles
shipped during the month of January.
Can we make it 100000 for the
month of February2
Shipped dur Shipped dur
ing month of ing month or
Dec, 1917. JAN, lSls'
Standard special and
surgical dressings Z, O75,i26 z''oe''oA
Hospital linen, oper-
t.a,,t., n,n+hing ss3s7s 3SS,6O7
Knitted articles -. 3n,6SO ~s'VoA
Christmas packets. 116, 1876
eI:,I.so,r. 70 76S Al, S25
I o..s., e.,..i oIotb,no As, 6S6
stso.2os s,6Oe,1S
FRANK HIBBARD,
Director Bureau of Supplies, Cehtra
Division.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21

ity, including percentage of purity and
termination.
Don't take any chances with the
quality of the red clover seed you sow
this spring.
High Price of Seed.
Never before has the price of red
clover seed been so high as it is at the
present time, and never has the guam
tity of seed on hand been so small in
proportion to the acreage to be seeded.
In years when the demand for any
kind of seed exceeds the supply, all
available seed is put on the market
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
TENNIS FOR EBBETTs FIELD
Entire Outfieid to BE Converted Into
Courts During Time Brooklyn
Team Is Away.

The Brooklyn Baseball club an
nounces that Ebbetts field will be de-
voted to tennis during the time the
Brooklyn baseball team is not using
the field. The part Of the grounds to
be used is the entire outield, which
has a heavy turf. The space will &C.
commodate "a courts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-03-21
PLAY AT ARMY CANTONMENTS
Washington American League Team
Arranges for Exhibition Games
at Training Camps.

Manager Clark Griffith plans to have
his Washington team play exhibition
games at a number Of army canton
ments in the South next spring. Games
with the soldier teams at Augusta and
Chattanooga practically have been ar
ranged already and others will be
hooked