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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
FOOTBALL CLAIMS 9
VICTIMS THIS YEAR
Fewer Fatalities Mark Elimina.
ton of Brutality.
All of Victims Were "Free Lance"
Players and Some Had Only Linz
tied Knowledge of Game-"Bad
Training," Says Stage.

Football, Americas great autumn
amateur sport, claimed the lives or
nine players during the 1918 season
three less than the 1917 toll, nine less
than in 1916 and seven under the toll
of 1915. In 1914 there were Is deaths.
Virtually all Of the victims were
Stree lance" players, not participating
in games conducted under college and
university physical direction. Some of
them had only limited knowledge of
the game.
"The figures will continue to de-
crease until fatalities in Americas
toughest outdoor game have been en-
tirely eliminated" said A. A. Stagg,
the veteran football coach at the Uni
versity of Chicago. He added that the
greatest menace to the game is the
lack of proper training and proper
physical examination.
The dangers of a dozen years ago,
when the old style, smashing game in
cluded hurdling, low tackling and vi
cious offensive tactics, have been almost
football play, followers of the game
pointed out.
The list of victims follows:
Carl d. Snyder OF New Philadelphia,
O., twenty-one years old, died October
% from broken back; injured in a
game with an athletic club eleven.
Maurice Thompson of Pontiac, Ill,
eighteen years old, high school sttl-
dent, died October 6 from coneussibn
of the brain suffered in a game the
previous day.
Wendell S. Watkins, Chauncy, o.,
twenty years old, student on the Ohio
university freshman team; died of a
broken back on October z.
William p. Ryan, Chicago, twenty
one years old, died October 26 from
spine injury suffered in a semiprofes-
sional game.
Michael Janowslzy, Owosso, Mich, a
thirty -four-year-old sailor from Great
Lakes naval training station; died Oc-
tober IA from fracture of skull re-
ceived in a game while home on fur
Tough.
Gordon Scott, Grand Rapids, Mich,
seventeen-year-old high school student,
died November II from broken neck.
Chester Harris of Canal Winchester,
O., seventeen years old; died Novem-
Der IS from internal injuries received
in high school game.
Gordon Sutton of Los Angeles, CAL.
twenty years old; died October 20 from
injuries received in high school
game.
Ralph May of Shelby, o., twenty
four years DID, collapsed and died OF
apoplexy after playing in university
class game.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
MANY BIRDS Are
USEFUL ON FARM
What 1t Eats Decides Whether
l-eathered Songster Is Bene-
fetal or Injurious.
MANY FRIENDS OF FARMERS
Department OF Agriculture Offers to
Tell AgricuIturist Whether Inhabi-
tants of Fields Are Doing
More Good Than Harm.

Whether a bird is beneficial or in
furious to growing crops depends al
most entirely upon what it eats. Ii
it consumes harmful insects the bird
is an ally of the farmer; if it feeds
largely on growing crops it may be
an enemy. Not all birds are bene-
fetal, but the useful kinds far out
number the injurious, and so great is
their value as insect destroyers in the
United States that to them the United
States department Of agriculture gives
credit of being one Of the greatest con-
trolling factors in limiting the devel-
opment of insect pests and in prevent
ing many disastrous outbreaks.
In the case Of species which are
abundant or which feed to some extent
on crops, the question of their aver
age diet becomes one of supreme i'm
portance and only by stomach exami-
nations can it be satisfactorily solved.
Field observations have proved to be
inconclusive. Birds are often accused
of eating this or that product of cul-
tiyation, when an examination of the
stomachs shows the accusation to be
false.
Aid Offered to Farmers.
The biological survey of the United
States department Of agriculture has
conducted in the past few years sys-
tematic investigation Of the food OF
the species most common about farms,
and gardens and offers to supply infor--
nation to any farmer in doubt as to
whether his birds are an asset or
liability.
Within certain limits birds eat the
kind of food that is most accessible,
especially when their natural food is
scarce or wanting. Thus they some
times injure the crops OF the farmer
who has unintentionally destroyed
their natural food in his improvement
of swamp or pasture. Much OF the
damage done by birds and complained
of by farmers and fruit growers arises
from this very cause. The berry-bear-
ing shrubs and seed-bearing weeds
have been cleared away, and the birds
have no recourse but to attack the cul-
tivated grain or fruit which has re-
placed their natural food supply.
Destroy Many Insects.
The great majority of land birds
subsist upon insects during the period
Of nesting and molting, and also feed
their young upon them during the first
few weeks. Many species live almost
entirely upon insects, taking vegetable
food only when other subsistence fails.
1t is thus evident that in the course of
year birds destroy an incalculable
number of insects, and it is difficult to
overestimate the value Of their serv-
ices in restraining the great tide of in
sect life.
In winter, in the northern part OF
the country, insects become scarce or
entirely disappear. Many species OF
birds, however, remain during the cold
season and are able to maintain life
by eating vegetable food, as the seeds
of weeds. Here again is another use
full function of birds in destroying
these weed seeds and thereby lessen
ing the growth of the next year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

When you're fifty, your body begins to
creak little at the hinges. Motion is
more slow and deliberate. "Not so young
as / used to be- is a frequent and unwel-
come thought. Certain bodily functions
upon which good health and good spirits
so much depend, are impaired. The weak
spot is generally the bladder. Unpleasant
symptoms show themselves. Painful and
annoying complications in other organs
arise. This is particularly true with ell
DERBY people. If you only know how, this
trouble can be obviated.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the in
convenience and pain due to advancing
wears. It is a standard, old-time home
remedy, and needs no introduction. 1t is
now put up in odorless, tasteless capsules.
These are easier and more pleasant to take
than the oil in bottles.
Each capsule contains about one dose Of
Eve drops. Take them just like you would
any pilf. with a small swallow OF water;
They soak into the system and throw on
the poisons which are making you old be-
fore your time. They will quickly relieve
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

sion service and started in to farm. All
the money he had was $3.50, but there
was no lack of energy and ambition in
his makeup-and that goes long way
in farming.
That $3.50, hard-earned money, too,
was the first payment on 100 acres; ;
and a very poor horse and one cow
comprised the initial live stock.
Nerve and integrity, though, an
swered as security for another horse,
and careful management and good
financial judgment produced results
sufficient to enable this Woodworking
demonstration to make the second pay
ment on his place in the fall. This
was largely from receipts from butter,
chickens and eggs.
This is the account Of the rest OF
the achievements, told by the county
agent:
"The second year he bought better
team and was enabled to cultivate his
crop in the better way, as he ex-
pressed it. The second year he met
his third payment and had some sur
plus funds left and was in a position
to go on a cash basis the next year.
The fourth payment on his farm was
met promptly and with a larger sur
plus of money than before. Besides, he
had a number of good cows, hogs and
horses, and a flock of chickens and
turkeys. From this years work he had
sold $1,650 worth of cotton and seed,
marketed $720 worth of feed, besides
having enough on hand for farm use
next year, sold $40 worth of poultry
and now has over 100 hens on the
farm. He has sufficient hogs for his
meat and will offer for sale about $500
worth besides.
"He has on the farm $500 worth OF
horse stock, has some good mich cows
and has 81, 250 on deposit to his credit
in the local bank. He is erecting a lit
tie house and says that the farm and
its happy associations are good enough
for him. The vital point Of this story
of this farmers operations during the
past four years is that he has paid
for his farm, is free from debt, and
has placed himself upon cash basis,
and has accumulated a surplus; while
a neighbor on an adjoining farm OF
$40 acres is barely making a living.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Some Birds Generally Useful

It is in their relation to lnsect
and other enemies to crops that
birds are most directly ass0cl-
ated with the welfare of man. 1t
is not possible to give hard-and-
fast rule, applicable to the whole
country, as to whether any GER
tain bird is beneficial or injurl-
Gus to farmers, but in the United
States department of agrlcul-
lures farmers bulletin 63O,
"Some Common Birds Useful to
the Farmer" more than 30 spe-
cies Of birds common to farming
sections are discussed. The
birds treated in the bulletin are:
Bluebird, robin, titmouse, wren,
brown thrasher, catbird, swai-
low, towbee, sparrow, house
finch, grackle, brewer blackbird,
Baltimore oriole, Rullock's orr
ole, meadowlark, red-winged
blackbird, bobolink, crow, blue
jay, Pacific Coast jay, phoebe,
kingbird, nighthawk, woodpeck-
err, cuckoo and bobwhite.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
DlREcTuM J. ENTITLED TO FIRST PLACE.

"Ante Guy made her first start IN
July at North Randall, where she was
unplaced to Binland in 2:O5A IN the
race in which the Pennsylvania winner
defeated Hollywood Kate. Her next
appearance was at Toledo, where she
won two races, and followed them by
another victory at Columbus. Alma
Forbes defeated her in 2:O6A at the
second North Randall meeting, tnae
event being the only one credlteu 10
the daughter of j. Malcolm Forbes OUT
of 13 starts.
Ante Guy Starts.
"When Chilcoot pulled up lame at
Hartford, Ante Guy was MADE the
stake horse of the Murphy stable ana
after finishing second to Prince Lofee
in the $4,000 events at Syracuse ana
Columbus, she caught the Prince NC
Kinney gelding in the Buckeye purse
and defeated him in 2:O4A. She also
repeated the performance at LeAlns.
ion where she won the Walnut han
Gun. breezing in 2.031a, and followed II
with two victories at Atlanta.
"Billy Jackson and Royal Mac eacn
made II starts on the trip down the
line. the Royal Mckinney geldings oniy
victory being recorded at Columbus
where he defeated Binland in the mud
but was in turn beaten by him 10 the
Transatlantic at Lexington in the fast'
est four-heat race on record. Billy
Jackson scored his first victory by
winning at Syracuse. He also showed
in front again at Columbus the follow
ing week in 2:O4A and followed 1t Dy
two wins at Lexington"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

those stifened joints, that backa,ehe, rheu-
matism, lumbago, sciatica, gall stones,
gravel. "brick DUST" etc. They are an
Effective remedy for all diseases of the
bladder, kidney, liver, stomach and allied
organs.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
cleanse the kidneys and purify the blood.
They frequently, ward off attacks Of tn, the
dangerous and fatal diseases of the kid,
news. They have beneficial effect, and
often completely cure the diseases of the
bodily organs, allied with the bladder and
kidneys.
If you are troubled with soreness across
the loins or with simple" aches and pains
in the back take warning, it may be the
preliminary indications OF. some dreadful
malady which can be warded of or cured
if taken in time.
Go to your druggist today and get a box
of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
Money refunded if they do not help you.
Three sizes. GOLD MEDAL are the pure.
original imported HARLEM Oil Capsules.
Accept No SubStitutes.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

~The IL members Of the Grand circuit
a 1918 held Is meetings, which COW
cred q period of IL weeks. and dis
tributed $3.50, 1877 .33 in premiums" says
w. III. Gocher of the Brooklyn Eagle.
'STwo hundred and fifty races were
contested, 146 of them being for trot-
tcrS and 104 for PAGERS. One thousand
and fOrty-SiX horses started in the trot-
ting races and CAT in the events for
PAGERS, 452 heats being required to
find the winners in the former and 339
sn the latter.
atOf the horses that made the trip
9rom North Randall to Atlanta, d.
rectum j. is entitled to first place. He
was started in IA races, of which he
won IL, was second in two and third
En one, while at Lexington he acquired
mark of 2:01h, showing that he had
more speed at the end of the campaign
Ahan when it opened.
Divide Hcnors.
sJune Red and the four-year-old FLY
ante Guy divided the honors in the Sec
end division. Each of them took the
worti in Is races, of which June Red
vyon eight and Ante Guy seven, while
the latter defeated the Red Medium
uaare on their last appearance at At
hnta. June Red won her first race at
Che North Randall inaugural meeting
ard continued in front of her fields un-
aiI she met Chilcoot in the Massachu-
eetts at Readvflle and Charter Oak
purse at Hartford, as well as Prince
IsOree in the Empire State purse at
Syracuse. She also won again at Co
eumhuS and Atlanta.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

Of taking a strong hold, and they are
the most important of all for the pur--
pose of the golf grip.
2. Let the club head lead, the left
wrist turning inward, the arms follow
ing the club head and the right hip
screWing next.
4. Don't throw the arms forward as
yOu start to come down as though you
were moving grass. Rather throw
them back, and let them come around
IN their own way from that point.
s. Let the movement of the right
saoulder be steady and rhythmic; it
hAOuld have nothing in the nature of a
sudden drop or jerk.
G. Don't be afraid to hit hard; If
wom are swinging correctly, hard hit
ting Is not pressing"
Z Keep your head still until the club
ahns struck the ball.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

|5EARM,5kx0TES

Bees are not kept for pets but for
profit. Treat them so as to get a sur
plus of honey. N
Little does the farmer realize the
vast amount of fertility that is being
lost through the improper care of farm
manure produced.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
MANY TRADES ARE EXPECTED
Players Who Jumped to Shipyards
and Munitions Plants Are Pretty
Sure to Be Let Go.

Between now and the opening of the
1919 major league season it Is expect
ed that many trades will be made by
the National and American league
clubs. A number Of players who de-
serted their teams to go into ship.
building and munition plants last sum-
mer are pretty sure to be disposed of
by the club they left.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Bull Associations.

The first bull association in the UNI
ted States was organized in 1908 by
the Michigan Agricultural college. 1t
was q cooperative venture similar to
those which have existed in Europe for
a long time. On July 1, 1917, there
were in this country SO active associa-
tons in IL states, with total men,
bership of 1853, owning 1S9 pure-bred
bulls. These cooperative organiza-
lions enable the owners of small herds
to unite in the purchase of one good
bull, so that each may own share in
a registered sire of high quality.
Though still in its infancy, the CO.
operative bull association movement
promises to become eventually very
great factor in the Improvement OF
dairy cattle in the United States
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

fall, has had race, which is sure to
become even more famous than in the
past, named in his memory.
The Meadowbrook club Of Philadel-
phia announced that the Meadow
brook Mile" run each year at the In
door games Of that club will here
after be called the "JOhn Overton
Memorial Mile"
Lieutenant Overton won this race q
year ago In the indoor record time OF
4 minutes 16 seconds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
SEVEN GOLF GOLDEN RULES
Marry Vardon Outlines Regulations In
tended to Assist in Playing
Ancient Game.

The seven golden rules of the golf
ariye, as prescribed by Harry Vardon
are as follows:
i. Keep the head steady and do not
bet the left heel turn outward, then the
Body can only wind up when the arms
60 back.
g Grip firmest with the thumbs and
a0refingerS-they are not so well adapt
ed as the other fingers to the purpose
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and Il OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off.Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
AaST NEW PLAYER SIGNED
wnaIse Sox Get John conroy, First
Baseman, Who Played in Copper
Country League.

The first new player to be signed
fsr the White Sox for the 1919 cam
,xsESgn is first baseman named John
lGsonroy who played down in the Cop
xr.~ Country league last season. Man
nsxr Rowland signed Conroy on the
Recommendation of Harry Kane for
sasr pitcher and umpire, who has been
keez4ng tab on players in New Mexico
rad Arizona.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
INTERESTING
SpOpT
PARAGRAPHS

FEAKEW k&lNA Nv
West Virginia university plans an
early return to intercollegiate sports.
Kentucky horse interests raised
100000 last year for Red Cross work.
Kingston rink, Brooklyn, has an
area of 10000 square feet for ice skat.
ing.
Princeton university has 10 former
well-known athletes who won glory in
the recent war.
Peter J. Schneider, pitcher of the
Cincinnati National league club, has
been purchased by the New York
Americans.
George McLaren, Pittsburgh's great
ine-plunging fullback, has played his
last game with the PantherS, as he
will graduate this term of college.
Jack Sicily, considered one Of the
greatest featherweights in the game
20 years ago, has been appointed a
licensed referee by the New Jersey
boxing commission.
Benny Mcneil, the Canadian ban
tamweight, is now serving as cor.
poral in "Park" battery, Third corps
artillery, with the American expedi-
tionary forces in France.
Miss Bertha Dillon, 2:O21a, the
champion four-year-Old trotting mare
has been retired to the breeding
ranks. 1t has not been announced to
what stallion she will be bred next
season.
Before the war England had 5000
paid soccer football players, as against
100000 amateurs under the jurisdic.
ton of the football association, the
governing body of the sport In that
country.
Cleveland yachtsmen will have com.
petition In Glass B next season, as ex.
Commodore Emil G. Schmidt Of the
Interlake Yachting association has
purchased a new yacht, built at Man.
chester, Mass.
Recently 1900 athletes from the
Cornell soldiers army training corps
participated in a field meet at Ithaca,
Company F won, and the losing com.
.panies marched off the field while the
victors stood at attention.
DR.. William T. McCarty, first lieu.
tenant in the sanitary corps and sta.
toned at the Wilbur Wright field,
Fairfield, O., is directing $50 aviators
in calisthenics, and besides instructs
ten Rugby football teams and ten bas.
ketball squads.
Justice Barlow S. Weeks of New
York city has been elected member
of the international Olympic commit.
tee. Other American members of the
committee are Prof. Allison V. Armour
and William M. Sloan. This commit.
tee has charge of the Olympic festival
Detroit river section Of the Ameri-
can Power Boat association has been
formed and will have voice In the
conduct Of national motor-boat at.
fairs in the future.
Charley Herzog, who had been pref.
ty quiet since the season closed, IL
out with an announcement that he will
not return to baseball next season.
Women golf players of this countr,
may organize an association of their
own and run their affairs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Farms Way to Success.

On farm demonstration work and
the careful study and practice of the
best farm methods is what former
store clerk In Texas bases his claim to
success. This man, firing OF indoor
life, got in touch with the state extern
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Nav Drop Aquatic Title.

The Intercollegiate Swimming asso
citation will probably decide against
holding a championship meet this year
thus following the precedent set by
the college basketball league.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

To safeguard yourself when buying
seed oats, buy from reliable seedsmen.
The best time to do good job is
now. Putting it off makes 1t harder.
Why place ungraded and unsightly
products on the market and then ex-
pect fancy prices?
One reason why so many farmers
do not try to keep records Is the
common notion that 1t requires an ex-
pert to keep books.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
A Hint.

Intrepid Widow-Speaking of conun-
drums, Mr. Slocum, there's good one:
Why is the letter "d' like wedding
ring?
Procrastinating Bachelor-Oh, I'm
no good at conundrums.
Intrepid Widow-You give 1t up!
Why, because "we' can't be "wed"
without it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
c,.,;,or,er Is Given Medal.

CaOt. G.. r. Hodgson, one OF the
Sumous swimmers, has been awarded
assr Royal Flying Cross by the English
government for life saving while on
pniroI duty In the North sea during
Che war.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Wanted TO Be Safe.

A little fellow of five, fearing that
Santa Claus would forget him, wrote
the following letter:
"Please fech me ingun and sum
cars an picsher book and sum can
dy and a pony. 2. S. if the pony IL
mule pleeze ii his behind legs"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
BOScHEE'S SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's Syrup has been used
so successfully for fifty-one years In
all parts Of the United States for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled In the
throat, especially lung troubles? 1t
gives the patient good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expec-
toration In the morning, gives nature
a chance to soothe the infamed parts,
throw off the disease. helping the pa
tient to regain his health. Made In
America and sold for more than half
q century--Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Boats to Race for $1,000.

The speed boats Whippowill and
Miss Detroit III will meet in match
race in Florida water this winter.
Their owners will make side bet OF
$1,000.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Wanted Due Credit,

$50 you insisted on informing your
entire family that Santa Claus is
myth"
Eyes. 1t seemed to me about time /
was getting personal credit for being
the chap who pays the bills"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

1.-THE new stenographer's hair is
decided blonde, isn't it?"
Eyes, though I noticed slight indie
cision around the roots"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
Want Shelton Back.

Kemper Shelton, former West Vir-
esnia basebalIe coach, will likely d.
rrct The Mountaineers again. He is
@Ow In France.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30

To keep clean and healthy take Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver bowels and stomach Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-30
IN MEMORY OF JOHN OVERTON
Meadowbrook Club of Philadelphia
viii Run Event Each Year in
Indoor Games.

Johnny Overton, the great Yale ath.
lete, who twice won the intercOlle-
giate crOss-country championship
and who was killed In action early last