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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
Meeting Labor Demand.

Although the largest acreage on
record was planted in 1918 by Ameri-
can farmers, the great crops of the
year were harvested under difficulties
not appreciably greater than those in
normal times, says the annual report
of the secretary of agriculture.
"The department of agriculture con-
tinued throughout the year to give
earnest attention to the securing and
mobilization of an adequate supply of
farm labor" the report states. ut
maintained its representatives, sta
toned in each state in the spring of
1917, and perfected it's own organiza-
ton, enlisting the more active CO.
operation of the county agents and
other extension workers.
SIT more fully co-ordinated its activ-
tiles with the department of labor,
representative of the department of
agriculture having been designated
member of the war labor policies
board which was created by the presi-
dent. 1t has also aided the war de-
partment in connection with the clas-
SluCdllCu VI dSTlCuiluld Ill lCSlsll ants
Special efforts were made, beginning
early in the year, to impress upon the
residents of urban communities the
necessity of aiding farmers in the
planting and harvesting of their crops.
1.-THE response to appeals along this
line was generous. In Kansas, for ex-
ample, where the situation was espe-
cially difficult, the reports indicate
that more than $4,000 workers were
supplied to farmers to assist in the
wheat harvest. The potato crop in
two counties in Texas was saved
through the aid of the business men in
the local communities, and in Illinois
$4,000 workers were registered for
harvest work.
Many other examples could be cited,
the secretary says.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
II; All2'[I
STOCK,
MORE CHOLERA SERUM USED
Greater Value of Hogs Is Responsible
for More General Use of This \
Effective Remedy.

prepared by tile United States Depart.
| ment of Agriculture.)
| More hog-cholera serum was manu-
| featured last year than in any previous
| year, despite decrease in the amount
of hog cholera. The increased demand
| for hOg-cholera serum is ascribed to
| the greater value of hogs, with the
| consequent greater loss when one dies,
and to the fact that hog raisers are be-
coming more appreciative Of the value
Of using serum manufactured under
federal supervision. s
| Department of agriculture officials
warn hog raisers against the indis.
criminate use of medicines or proprie-
tary preparations other than serums,
as experience has shown that nothing
except serum, properly prepared and
administered, is effective. Medicines
| other than serums, according to de-
| partment officials, are worse than use
less, because they not only fail to cure
or prevent disease, but allow the loss
of the animals they are advertised to
| save, thus taking money from the
farmer and meat from the nations
supply.
AntitOxins, serums, and other bio1og-
ical products for the treatment of do
nestle animals must be prepared in es-
adjustments operated under licenses
issued by the secretary of agricul-lre
before they may be marketed legally
in interstate trade. Products of Ii
censed establishments are prepared
under the supervision of trained veter-
inarians and their assistants of the
bureau Of animal industry of the de-
partment. Sixty-eight veterinarians,
in addition to forty-one inspectors and
clerks, are now engaged In this work
and are located In eleven states.
Federal regulations require that all
animals used in the preparation or
testing Of hog-cholera serum and
hog-cholera virus, both of which are
used in the treatment of hogs in the
prevention Of hog cholera, be procured
direct from farms and not transported
through stockyards or similar places
where they might be exposed to con-
tagiouS diseases. AS an additional
safeguard all animals must not only
be inspected Ey bureau veterinarians
at the time they are presented for adj
mission to licensed establishments, but
each animal is carefully inspected at
the time of incubation rs well as inn
mediately before bleeding for the pro-
duction of either virus or serum.
Veterinary biological products, after
being properly prepared, are tested by
laboratory methods and upon animals
to determine whether they are free
from communicating organisms and
will accomplish the object for which
they are intended.
Federal inspectors, as well as en-
ployeas of establishments, are required
to keep satisfactory records relative
to the inspection and manufacture of
all products In the year 1917, 25O,-
041 300 cubic centimeters of anti-hog-
cholera serum were collected in IL
censed establishments. OF this amount
1867, 106 cubic centimeters were de-
stroyed as unfit for nse.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

Mothers who are in quest of some
thing new in clothes for the little
chap of three or four years might COD
slider the two little Oliver Twist suits
pictured on the engaging little fellow
above. Che suit at the left is in blue
chambray with waist of white lawn,
and whether it is intended to make
the little boy look girlish or to make
little sgirl look boyish, is question
that only it's designer can settle.
The square cutout in the front OF
the little garment reveals a lawn
blouse having collar and cuffs edged
with a anticipated ruffie. These
frills, and the little French knots and
ornamental stitches at the neck open
ing, are rather unusual on boys togs.
But there are shallow, slit pockets at
each side. set at a boyish angle.
Clothes so indefinite in character
might be conveniently Interchange
able in a large family.
The suit at the right has decided
~ masculine air and leaves no doubt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

No matter what gay colors may ex-
press the jubilapt mood of women who
are once more INDUCING themselves in
dinner and evening gowns, black satin
remains the most certain Of admira-
ton. It's distinction and its becoming
ness are so well recognized that the
gown Of black satin is a matter of
course in the smart woman's ward
robe; she would not consider herself
QUILTED without one or two of them.
1t is the most versatile of fabrics.
Given rich black satin and fine chan
lilly lace, the best of designers will be-
gin at once to dream dreams which NO
color could inspire.
Lucille has just recently turned out
the enchanting dinner dress which is
pictured here. 1t is an after-the-war
inspiration, with hint of the "subma-
rine' silhouette--fOr which we shall
have to find another name since no
one wishes to think of submarines
now. 1t widens at the hips and mar
rows at the ankles in the graceful way
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
Specializing often Wins.

Many persons do not market by par
Gel post because they do not have a
large variety of produce or because
their supply is available only part of
the year. While it is true that con-
tinuous supply of a number of products
is more satisfactory to customers, such
a supply is not absolutely necessary
in order to establish parcel post
trade
Many persons have secured custom
ers by specializing in one or two kinds
of produce, such as butter or eggs,
which can be supplied during the en-
tire year, and then these customers
have offered an outlet for other COM
modities whichsc be furnished only
occasionally or for produce which is
rarely to be had in city markets. In
most of these cases it was necessary
only to send a letter or card to salts
fed regular customers asking them If
they wished to obtain certain kinds OF
produce that were for sale at that
time.
Such letters tend to keep up a per-
sonal relationship between the pro-
Queer and his customers which makes
it easier to keep up business relations.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

ing brush or rubbish, where in most
cases water is not available, an or
ganized neighborhood fire company
equipped with a chemical cart would
be of the greatest utility.
The Office of farm management of
the United States department of agri-
culture has Cor some time urged the
use of chemical apparatus as more
effective than water against fires on
the farm, especially where kerosene,
gasoline or other oil is involved, and
as an Indispensable reinforcement to
the use of water in all cases. That is
secured in the California plan together
with an even more effective thing, the
organization of the men of the COM
munity in such way that they can
make their efforts almost Immediately
effective against any fire.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
japan -rassels.

Tassels and fringe both became so
popular last summer that there was
some doubt about their remaining In
favor with women who dress well. But
they have both been retained, in spite
Of their popularity, and somehow by
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

using them in new and unusual ways,
the designers of smart clothes still
give them distinction. One new way
of using long pet tassels is to fasten
one pendant on each side of the brim
of wide net.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

Bees must eat in the winter in order
to generate heat.
So
1t is almost impossible to get too
much manure on the asparagus or
rhubarb beds.
The named farm is not of necessity
better than the nameless, but it Is
likely TO be.
The straw shed is not to be de-
spised, it has helped many a farmer
build more slightly barn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
Gull These Hens.

Sick, weak, lacking vigor, inactive,
poor eaters, molted or started to mott,
with small, puckered, hard, dry vents |;
with small, shriveled, hard, dull-col-
ored combs; with thick or coarse stiH
pelvic bones, pelvic bones close to-
gether, small spread between pelvic
bones and rear end of keel, and full,
hard, small abdomen. In breeds with
yellow skin and shanks, the discarded
hens should also show yellow or me-
dunn yellow shanks and yellow beaks
and vents.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

in the mind as to the intention of its
designer. 1t has trousers of light
green linen with small pearl buttons
set on the outside seam at the bottom
of each leg-just like big boy. These
trousers button to a white waist with
large pearl buttons, calculated to fill
the heart of any little chap with joy
if their gorgeousness is pointed out
to him.
The collar of the blouse is made of
green linen like the trousers and it
has scalloped edge, button-holed in
white. There are cuffs to match 1t.
Of course so much daintiness and
splendor combined were never intend
ed for ordinary wear. But when one
is all dressed up for great occa-
sion, as birthday party on Sunday
school or going visiting, such finery
gives a satisfied feeling and makes
one remember to behave.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

Darts are not an unknown feature
of the frock of the moment. Howev-
er, darts nowadays are not used to en-
phasize the pinched-in waist. but rath-
er to shape the fabric at the shoulders
and bust.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

lief is not substantiated by the feeding
tests that have been conducted at sew
eral agricultural experiment stations.
A full feed of grain to hogs on good
pasture not only produces the most
rapid gains, but usually gives the most
profitable results. When account is
taken of the saving of labor and the
reducing of loss from disease by mar
keting animals at seven and nine
months of age instead of keeping them
for year or more, the advantage is
almost always with the more rapid
growth. The self-feeder system which
permits hogs to eat grain at will either
in pastures or dry lots is becoming
more and more popular in the corn
belt states, and there seems to be no
valid reason why self-feeders should
not prove equally successful in all
parts of the country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

The feeding of cattle is business
Cor at least a painstaking science).
The first essential is to make haste
slowly when starting to feed a bunch
of steers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
IS FOOD-PR0DUcING MACHINE
Self-Feeder System Permits Hogs &c
Eat Grain at Will Either in Pas
ture or Dry Lots.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture
The hog should be considered as a
machine for turning feedstuffs into
pork. The more quickly this result can
be accomplished the more profitable it
is for the owner. 1t is common belief
that if the grain fed to hogs on pasture
is limited, more forage will be eaten
and cheaper gains produced. This be-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

IEARM'2y0TES

Gate posts must be well set if you
get good service.
Crops without water is more diff
cult than bricks without straw.
The bird-kflling cat should be out
laWed along with the sheep-killing dog.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
WASHING FIannssIs.

Never allow flannels to remain long
In water. After they are washed hang
them out to dry as quickly as possible,
ironing them with moderately hot
iron before they are entirely dry.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

suffering ALL development Of bitterness and hatred and in the
bringing through legislation not by force of conditions
drastic and radical than could be amcaby arrived at
through mutual concession in friendly conference?
Or attitude in which myself profoundly believe,
which cognzance the inherent right and justice of the principles
underlying which that mighty changes
inevitable many them desabe which, not waiting until forced to
adopt methods the lead in calling together the parties inter-
roundabe conference to be held spirit Justice fair
brotherhood with view working out plan OF cooperation
will all those concerned adequate representation oppor
tuny fair under proper working and living conditions
with such restrictions hours shall leave time not alone for food
sleep but also for recreation and the development OF the higher things
of life?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
What Is to Be the Attitude Toward
Labor Of Leaders Of Industry?
By JOHN .. ROCKEFELLER. j.

AS the leaders Of industry face this period of
reconstruction what will their attitude be? Will it
be that Of the standpatters who take no account of
the extraordinary changes which have taken place in
the minds Of men, who say esSWhat has been and is
must continue to be- With our backs to the wall we
will fight it out along the lines or go down with
the ship who attempt stubbornly to resist the inev
liable and arming themselves to the teeth invite open
warfare with the other parties in industry the certain
outcome of which will be financial loss, inconvenience
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

Under ordinary circumstances 1t Is
not profitable to keep eve till she
begins to show depreciation from age
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
Tmat Eall Piu kindly.

Treat the fall pig kindly. look to his
wants and he WIN respond generously
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

Iya TolstoWha do think Of Chicago? The driest city in
the world Ha hal You thought I'd the greatest city in the world
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13

Lieut. Col W. Uhler S. A. President Of the American Assoc
citation of State Highway OasMany soldiers now in service LETT un
hehu poorly paid jobs Army life has built up their
bodies and quned their minds When they to the United Sates
they will want constructive heau wepad work They deserve it.
Thousands Of miles Of highways be built Old highways badly
worm must be repaired We machinery for this work. why
returned soldiers too?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-13
It Was When the Prodigal Was Broke"
That He Game to Himself
By the REV. GEORGE E. vosBURC

to be hoped the work peace will be
and to the point free from ambiguity That will settle territorial boun
and the question Of the colonies ndemn adjourn
leaving ample military force Germany it that the terms Of
peace complied with place speech
making Utopan propaganda The delegates meet there for business
purposes only They not there settle the business Of the world
for all time to They must leave something future generations
and incidentally to the Almighty.
The lest preventive OF future at this time is the sight OF
nation being made foot her bills To just and righteous
ndemnes for all her unrighous dpoaon Of other nations Let
the nations that not only hell but bad business that leads
bankruptcy Remember dealing with nation without
and whose entire social ce reared subcure of
nomic interests Money the only key that fits the lock Of the German
problem She long cash and short conscience when the
prodg brok that he ame himself and returned penten
People easily forget treaties but taxes jog the Years from
the passion passed Germany has had time
eat and nwad digest the crop her and Incl
dnta let hope repent and bring forth fruit meet for repent
anchen will be time the at The Hague and
talk about a league of nations, but until then.
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81, Washington, are Indian symbols
or3Whether they sthGresofdss@ ~
Teutonic explorersisl 10 be sspbmis
experts Of the bureau Of Indian
affairs AZ Washington, D.gC...for their
verdict. \
That the pictures are fragments Of
early history Of the tribesmen 81 TIE.
Pacific northweaE III the belief 81 W.
8. Lewis Of his city, secretary Of the
Eastern Washington Historical socie-
~. He believes they are $50 years,
old. 81
The theory that they are the writ
ings Of European travellers Of many
Of years ago is held by Oluf
.Opsjon, q student ofsarcheology who
resides at Dishman, near this city.
The same symbols also discovered BY
Mr.. Opsjon, he says,q n 9 big stone
on the seashore northofs Boston, Mass.
The "painted rocks" are on the west
sid, Of the Columbia river; two miles
north. Of Vantage Ferry. Among the
""picturesgar thosesof two goats des-
cribed by Mr.. Opsjon as part Of
astronomical symbol. He believes they
were intended to indicate the equinoxe
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dred physicians from all parts Of Bel
GUM met here today to outline a
program for protecting and nourish-
ing infants and mothers, also for nour
fishing and educating war orphans.
Henri Jaspar, Minister Of Economic
Affairs, was present on behalf of the
government and thanked those present
Q what they had done for Belgian
children during the German occupa-
ton. He announced that the govern
ment was now working on a scheme
to establish chil6-welfare Institutes In
every commune in the country, the bill
being now before Parliament. When
this law is passed, Belgium will be
the first country in the word to nave
such institutions in all big cities and
all country districts, no matter how
remote.
Doctor Rene Sand, just back from
America, recounted the progress made
there in child work.
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WITHDRAWING FROM MEXICO.

American troops which were sent a week ago into Next
co in pursuit of the bands of bandits who have been ravaging
ably all of the American soldiers who participated in that
movement are again on their own side of the line. Five ban
dts have been killed by our troops, a number are said to have
been captured by Carranza troops in the vicinity, and the var
ton have been broken up and their members have fled into
the mountains where successful pursuit would be impossible.
There will be some disappointment that the incident which
was marked by the dispatch of American troops into Mexico
without any more definite results than appears to have been
reached, but it is we'll enough to remember that the little band
of cavalry and airmen who crossed hurriedly into Mexico to
deal with men who held two American officers for ransom
or any part of it. Such a task, if it should be attempted, would
require more than the mere handful who were sent on this
special duty, and more elaborate preparations than were made
at that time. The expedition was entirely under the command
war department., and who was left to use his own Judgment
as to when these orders had been properly carried out. In a
general way, General Dickmon appears to have been ordered
TO pursue the bandits at once, to kill or capture them if possible,
prospect of accomplishing results, and to return whenever
ne had effectively disposed of all the bandits in that neiphbor-
mood, or when the trail of those who remained had become so
obscure that it was useless to attempt to follow it further. The
outlaws have been killed, others have been captured, and those
VINO are neither killed nor captured, have been able to get
away so fast and so far that further pursuit would be useless.
In a military sense the expedition is over. We NAV exnect
tnat the diplomats will be busy for some time trying to- straiqh-
ten out the complications that have arisen in connection with
IT.. All that has been done, however, brings us no nearer q
solution OF the main problems unless the Carranza government
is made to understand very definitely that this little axnad;+;an
amerl hcan residing peacefully on. either side of the line con
tinue they will be followed promptly by the dispatch Of other
ana larger expeditions whose stay in Mexico NAV be more
protracted. The situation is one in which a temnor;z;no n III,
Will not work. We have been patient long enough. and i i =
ume Jnat the Mexican authorities understood that Amer;c.n
patlence is worn threadbare-Grand Forks Herald.
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be discussed tomorrow and the pillow
ing day the plan sof obtaining
states supplies through an 16fd1
purchasing agent will be taken 81.
The session win he held in ~ sens
ate chamber Of the State sapilSSSSi Mers
lin Hall, Wisconin* saecretary 81 state
VIII preside and welcomed the visitors,
after which Gov. Emanuel Z. Phillip
will present a paper Oh banidgetsnhk-
ing. This will be followed By i talk
the Legal End Of the Budget by
Attorney General ]. y. Blaine 81 this
state which will start an open Discus
sion Of the question.
After an inpection of the capitol
and q reception in the govemor's re-
ception room, the visiting offcials will
have dinner in the Capitol cafe, with
Phillip presiding.
M. F. Blumenfeld, Wisconsin state
agent, is the first speaker
on Thursdays program. After he has
detailed some Of his experiences, Hem
rysJohnson, state treasurer will dicuss
the System Affects State Fin
ancess and general discussion will fol-
low. Permanent organ1zaston Of the
state officials is to be perfected at this
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MasOns In Session
At Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 81
More than $50 officials, including
state grand masters and secretaries
are here today attending the Thirteen,
tn Biennial Convention. of the Mason
ic Relief association of the United
States and. Canada. Sessions, which
are being held at the local Masonic
Temple, will continue August % and
20.
The meeting this year is the first
held since the war started.
The visitors, who represent 46 grand
lodges and 122 Masonic boards. were
welcomed by Adjutant General Wal
ter F. Rhinow for the state, Mayor
): E. Meyers for the city, and George
=. Stowe, grand master of the grand
lodge of Minnesota, for the state.
The relation of the Masonic boards
to reconstruction work, and the build
ing OF new Masonic homes for aged
and war cripples are questions that
will be considered. ~