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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Kansas With 11,184, 900 Acres
!, Has 22.8 Percent of Winter
|. Wheat Area of United States

A reporter for the federal depart
saent of agriculture declares that Kan
sas, with 11,1S4,000 acres has 22.8 per
Ceas. Sf all the winter wheat area of
Che United States.
A full crop on this enormous acre
age. which is Is per cent larger than
tbe record acreage of last year, would
total 200,O00.000 bushels, or more than
che third of the 500, 304 900 bushels for
the average annual consumption in the
United States, the report says.
1 Such production. with guaran-
teed price of So bushel, would bring
Kansas $4OO,OOO,OO0. The December
report stated that the average condi-
tion is 98 per cent.
%N0t only is this the largest acre
Rge Of wheat ever sown in single
stale. but it is probably the largest
acreage ever devoted to single grain
crop of any state" says the report.
.The Texas cotton crop is possibly the
Dnsy state crop that ever excelled it
fa area"
A campaign for modifying great
srmy to harvest the 1919 crop is be-
ing worked out by the Kansas City
Office of the director general OF the
federal employment service, in charge
I OF western farm labor. Last year the
federal employment offices supplied
fully half of the. 10000 men Used in
Kansas and Oklahoma harvest fields.
II is expected many thousand more
hands will be needed for the 1919
yield Women, children and business
and professional men responded to the
'wheat wont wait call and helped
gn1ler the big war crop.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

be busy, for the men are finding they
cannot get into the clothing they dis
carded when they donned uniforms.
Gains in weight up to % pounds are
common, while some have made great
err gains. Those who went in the army
young and not fully developed, made
especially large gains, but men OF
twenty-five years and up. who thought
they had stopped growing, find that
they have added Drawn and muscle to
a degree that prevents them wearing
their former garb and that they will
have to provide themselves with new
clothes. In some cases, the shoes, too,
will have to be a size or two larger and
made on wider last as well.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
QuickIime Recommended to
Keep Potatoes From Rotting
When Stored in Damp Places

The French department of agricul-
lure lately issued the following fndi-
cations as to the best method of pre-
serving potatoes against rotting, such
as is likely to occur in damp places.
BY employing the proper method, it
Is possible to diminish the dampness
within the piles where the air does not
enter or only circulates very Slowly.
To avoid this, a substance which alb
serbs water and having no action up
on the potato must be employed, and
for this purpose it is found that lime
is the best substance, as it costs least,
is easy to handle, and is best known.
In practice the method can be APP
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF SIca
AT ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
coNSTIPATED.

Look at the tongue, motherl II
coated, it is sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, Cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhea, full Of cold, give
teaspoonful Of california Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless 'sfruit laxative;"
they love its delicious taste, and it
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that 1t is made by the "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise, inn
proper eating and living demands stimula-
ton to satisfy the cry for health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will put
4 man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora-
tories in Holland. 1t acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out, but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box, three sizes.
They are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules
Opportunity is the only ''knocker"
that ever finds a welcome.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

the batter, then add a tablespoonful or
two of canned cherries, juice and all !;
then another spoonful of batter. When
four or five small cups are filed,
leaving space to rise, set them into
shallow pan, adding boiling water to
come well up on the sides of the cups,
but not too much to boil over into
them; cover and cook 10 minutes !;
serve with sugar and cream. Any
canned fruit may be used; the juicier
the fruit the better.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Over Is Billion. Year S War Cost
What the American People Had to Pay iii 1918
for Operation Against Germany

American people about SIS 160000000 to its
government the allies the year, according to
computations from treasury reports
expenditures above $2000Ooo00O the record OF the
uaions history aggregate approximately $4 $780,
oO0OOO
OF the $1s160Oo0O00 paid Of the urs Golfers in 1918
probably 900 went for the and the general military
for the navy 900 for the
sbung program for other civil needs
81 to Americas brothers in
That the public paid only about onehrd Of the expenses
excluding cash and twohrds
repaid another generation indicated by treasury figures of collections
from
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

State OF Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County-ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath thar he Is
senior part,1er Of the iirm of f. J. Cheney
q Co. doing business in the City Of TO:
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUM
that cannot be cured by the use OF
HAIIyS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9Th day OF December
iseall A. w. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX:
On Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Strawberry custard.

Prepare a pint of good boiled Gus
tard, using two eggs, sugar and flavor
ing to taste, and one pint of good milk.
Using a teaspoonful of cornstarch
stirred into little Of the cold milk
and well cooked before the eggs are
added, also mixed with cold milk, will
make a thicker custard. Two table
spoonfuls of sugar will be sufficient
in this pudding. Freeze slowly until
it begins to get thick, then add one
large cupful of strawberry jam, which
may have been pressed through a
ricer to remove some Of the seeds. If
canned berries are used, the removal
of the seeds will be easier.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

cloth of the whites make their gar
ments from grass and skins.
Like the Indian tribes of old, a ma
tive chief leads these Aleuts and acts
as their head in all matters, trading,
hunting, fishing, as well as in the coun-
ellis of the tribe, and i'm the Russian
services to which the natives still adj
here.
Russians first settled on the island
in 1747, when they sailed west of the
Commodore islands, off Kamchatka,
and established an important trading
post on Attu. The Russians, planted
herds of cattle and goats, but in few
years both the Russians and their
stock left for other parts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Gold PIacers Throughout
Eastern Siberia Are Rich;
Can Be Worked With Ease

From time imrnemorial Siberia has
been known to Russians as the "Gold-
en- Bottom" and this not without a
reason.
The great gold placers scattered
throughout eastern Siberia tempted
and attracted enterprising individuals
for many centuries. through their rich
ness and the ease with which they
could be worked.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Chinese Use Ancient Method
OF Printing and Engraving

The Chinese follow the primitive
way of printing from engraved wooden
blocks. The matter to be printed is
FIRST written, by means of ink, upon pa
per. which is pasted face downward
upOz block of a pear CIR plum tree.
Alter the paper becomes dry it is
rubbed until an inverted impression of
ahe characters is left. Then the blank
success are cut away and the block is
tnGsel over to the printer. who works
by hand. He takes care to ink the
esszraeters equally and to avoid tearing
the impression.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
(4ffAffff.f.ffsff.ff.f4f fa'ef44
WISE AND OTHERWISE

The man who keeps his self
respect has saved all that mat
terS.
A woman's idea of real party
is one for which she feels it
necessary to go to an expert to
have her hair dressed.
Next to shopping for herself
there's nothing a woman likes
better than helping another
woman to pick out new gown.
There's one thing about good
work-you never have to worry
about being able to get away
with 1t.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
WITH THE SAGES

Free and fair discussion will
ever be found the firmest friend
to truth.-George Campbell.
When man is in trouble any
rurnor is sufficient to complete
his ruin.-G. w. Clinton.
There is as great vice In prais-
ing, and as frequently, as in de-
tracting.-Ben Jonson.
Shallow men believe in luck;
strong men believe In cause and
effect.-Emerson.
Any man may make a mis-
take, but none but a fool will
continue it.-Cicero.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Wasted Light

A lighting expert says that about
S2O00OO,O00 worth of light is wasted
every year in this country through fail
ure to keep windows, globes, reflectors
and other light sources free from dust
and dirt. The lighting bill for the
nation is about $500, 100000, and if this
expert is right we are wasting two
fifths of this.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
nidn,t See Them.

Small girl at a football match scans
the scene with eagerness; then, in dis
appointed tones, Mother, / don't see
any cripples!"
"Of course not yet, my dear; the
game is young. What did you expect?"
swell, where are the quarterbacks
and half backs who were 70 play?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Fruit Juice Pudding.

For this pudding any strained left
over juice from canned fruits may be
used. Take cupfui and half Of the
juice, add half cupful of water, into
which has been stirred two tablespoon
fuls Of .cornstarch. Cook until well
done, then fold in lightly the whites Of
two eggs. Pour into a mold with al
ternate layers of the same fruit,
drained, and serve when cold with q
custard made of the two yolks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Ideas Worth Fortunes Are
! at the Disposal of Those
of Inventive Turn of Mind

A soldier was once tramping along
cossatry road on his way to rejoin his
unit Hearing that his luck was
rather down. a casual friend put him
up for the night at an inn. and on
parting with him in the morning gave
him sS0une tobacco. To show his graf
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Desserts for Children

A dessert for young child should
be something easily digested, nutri-
tious and attractive to the eye. Gus
tards of various kinds are especially
good for the little people-gelatin des-
serts served with cream, simple pud-
dings not too rich, and fruits of va
rious kinds are all good desserts.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Returning Soldiers Have
OutgroWn Civilian Clothes

Some of the soldiers returning to
CIVIL life from the world war are fac
fng y problem they did not expect--not
TIE problem of finding JOB to fit them,
bet that of finding suit to do SO. AS
they return to civil life and civil habit
Esnents it seems likely the tailors will
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

The Lazy Lobster

Unlike most other marine animals,
the lobster is not truly migratory In
it's habits. 1t remains on about the
same ground, it is believed, from year
to year, coming into shallower water
in spring and returning into the less
accessible depths in autumn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Shed Make Things Warm.

Hewitt-The coolest part of the day
is between four and five o'clock in the
morning.
Jewett--You won't think so if you
roll home about A 80 and happen to
wake up your wife.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
One Point Of Similarity.

Bacon Hux-
ley said that an
oyster is as COM
phi c a t e d a s a
watch.
Egbert-Well, I
know both of
them run down
easily!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Looks Happy.

Poet--I sometimes think that editor
returns my stuff without reading it.
Friend guess you are right. He
is the bealthiest looking chap know.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
No Cash With Car.

II see that your uncle bought you a
motOrcar.'
eyes," looking at bill for repairs,
''but the old skinflint didn't endOw it.
London Answers
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Down and Out.

Down and Out.
81 don't suppose you met an old
fashioned bad man while you We're
out West?"
"One--a lone survivor-and felt
sorry for him."
For what resson?"
unable to obtain motion picture
engagement and being somewhat stiff
in his joints, he was reduced to selling
souvenirs for q living"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Fruit DumpIings.

Make batter of cupful of -four
sifted with a teaspoonful of baking
powder and a little salt; add rich milk
to make a drop batter. Butter the
small cups and drop in a spoonful of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
He Nose It.

Hamilton-I see
where they have
found a new weed
that is better and
cheaper than to-
bacco. A cigar
can be made from
it for a cent.
Wayburn-Most
cigars now are
made for a scent.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
The Usual Result.

Mr.. Battlecry-rm going to call
down that cook. I'll return anon.
His Wife--If you have my luck
you'll return nonentity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
NorWay's Forestry Laws

For every tree chopped down in Nor
way the law requires three saplings to
be planted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

American Indians are said to be
able to see one-tenth farther than the
average white man.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
overIooked.

Jack-We had pretty har0 luck to-
plight coming to this party.
Bill-How was that?
Jack-We drove up in taxi, and
nobody saw us.--Judge.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Berry Bread.

This Is most wholesome and good
dessert for the children. Butter
bread cit may be little dry and
cover with juicy canned fruit; repeat
with another layer of bread and fruit,
and bake until thoroughly heated
through.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
His Quality.

"There goes a man Of sterlin
worth"
"You mean a church memberw
No; silversmith.'
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Good Reason,

'sWhy do you want to become COM
plexion specialists"
Because there are handsome
profits in the beauty business"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

His satanic nga;esty will trust any
man who is good at making excuses.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
That Old Yachting Score.

That OIC acntIh9 SCoFe.
s.Don't you dislike those people who
keep raking up old scores?'
eNot always" replied Miss Cayenne.
81 must say rather admire Sir Thorn
as Upton"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

Many temperate sexton fills a
drunkard's grave.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
DOCTOR URGED
AN OPERATION
instead | took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
and Was Cured.

Baltimore, Md.-"Nearly four years
] suffered from organic troubles, ner.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Your
Eyes

q Crops" After the Movies. Motoring or Coli
Will win your confidence. Ask Your Druggist
for Murine wnen your Eyes Need Care. NH
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Naturally.

Monday is always fine day for
motorists"
"Why Monday?"
Because 1t is the day for the Sun
day speeding cases."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

"a man can never tell who are his
real friends"
"Oh, yes, he can. They ars the ones
who lend him money!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Another Invasion.

II notice the women's new skirts
have big pockets"
Eyes, there isn't a single masculine
privilege left.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

If today you've made some progress,
Do not tire
Sit not down upon the morrow,
Step up higher.
-Adelbert Caldwell.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

tOuStiCSO 0llO klCdUS
aches and e very
month would have to
stay in bed most Of
the time. Treat.
ments would relieve
me for a time but
my doctor was al.
ways urging me to
have an operation.
My sister asked me
to try Lydia E. Pink.
h a ms Vegetable
Compound b efore
conserving to an
operation. / cook
FIVE bottles of it and
1t has completely
cured me and nv
ALL III G..s-I
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27
Doesn't Hear r.

''Does you wife talk in her sleepT"
~ don't know. I hear enough al
day long without lying awake nights
listening to her, too
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

Opportunity is the only ''knocker"
that ever finds welcome.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

"Are you going to the terminal on
this car rider"
ooh, dear, ne! We are going right
on to the end Of the line"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

work 10 apleasure. tell al my friends
who have any trouble of this kind what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound has done for me. "-NELLIE B.
BRITTINGHAM, 600 Calverton Rd., Balti-
more, Md.
It is only natural for any woman to
dread the thought of an operation. So
many women have been restored to
health by this famous remedy, Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
an operation has been advised that it
will pay any woman who suffers from
such ailments to consider trying it be-
fore submitting to such trying ordeal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

Selfishness is the greatest enemy OF
the human family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-27

A Wholesome. Cleansing.
Refreshing and neallng
L0tisn--Murine for Red.
ness, Soreness Granula.
ton, Itching and Burning
of the Eyes or Eyelids;
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-12-27

mans has to do it anyway, don't we?"
What's that, Sir Thomas?" asked
MS father, glancing up from his book.
why, the New Year resolution
thing" answered Tommy as he labo-
rlously put on some finishing touches.
Pretty big word, that. What about
it?"
yep, but then I don't say it much.
It's sort of like a bet. You bet you do
or you bet you don't. An I'm going to
bet l do" And Tommy closed his book
on a little fat finger and climbed on
his fathers knee.
"And what is it you're betting you'll
do, B~usterkins?" smiled his father,
rumpling up the boys brown curls.
The child vas unusually serious; he
looked intently at his father. I'm
going to see about getting a lady for
our home, daddy. I'm so tired being
wivout one IL want a WV dad
dy-a muvver is so handy" And try
as he might to make his declaration
very matter of fact, Tommy-Trot's
chin quivered and he hid his face on
his fathers shoulder.
Mr.. Birney laid aside his pipe AND
for a full long minute said nothing.
$50 that's your New Years resolution,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-12-27

room in its deep tilted seats and soft,
plated upholstery.
And that new motorl Here is the net
result of ali that engineering science has
gained In the last four years-an amazing
power plant-silent-supple-a perfect
performer on low-grade fuel-the greatest
money under any hood. Come
and see it. Take your ride In it and let
us have your verdict.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-12-27
Engaged in Printing Something.

Engaged in Printing Something.
Is it, old man, to get US a lady for our
homer He somehow could not say
the word mother lightly, though it had
been five long years since Tommy's
mother died. at would be nice. Have
you found any one, spoken to any one
yetT'
I'D like to have the lady wiz the
shiny eyes that takes me to school
mornings" admitted Tommy. 81 asked
her once was she a muvver and she
said no, just only a little boys aunt.
I spect she's so busy being a aunt that
she wouldn't have any time to be a
muvver," and the child sighed defect
edly. 81 wisht you'd ask her daddy.
Won't your"
"Why, l don't know Miss WOODBURY.,
old man." The father smiled a little
ruefully as he remembered that he had
thought to strike up an acquaintance
through the child. but Miss WOODBURY.
had coldly repulsed him, though she
had long been a fast friend of Tom.
my's, stopping for him to slip his hand
into hers as she hurried to her school
room, which was in the same building
as the kindergarten. 81 think we have
pretty good times together, after all.
Shall daddy be the bear tonight?"
I'm most afraid I'm sick, daddy"
murmured the boy; 81 spect I'd better
go to bed"
Mr.. Birney gathered Tommy-Trot up
solicitously and prepared him for bed.
81 wisht your lap fitted me better,
daddy. I'm going to get the New Year
iady's lap to fit like Benny Jones'
muvver's does" complained the child,
drowsily.
The next morning Miss Grace Wood
burn slackened her pace, expecting
Tommy TO come running as usual, then
she retraced her steps, walking slowly
past the house. The door swung open
and Mr.. Birney, eoatless, an apron
tied about his neck, frantically ex-
planned that Tommy-Trot was very
sick with the Group, that the doctor
was trying to get a nurse. but he
feared the child would die before they
could get help, as the woman who kept
their cottage was away.
Fortunately Miss Woodburn had
taken a first-aid course; also, in her
strenuous business of being IN aunt,
she had helped to take little Nephew
Peter through a very severe attack of
Group. She knew that every minute
was precious. She began drawing off
her gloves and unfastening her wraps
as she fastened after Mr.. Birney. She
telephoned her assistant to take her
place till further orders, then reached
out her hand for the apron. Lovingly
she bent over Tommg-Trot, who held
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