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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
WHAT MAKES A FRIEND.

The first person who comes in
when the whole world has gone
out.
A bank Of credit on which we
can draw supplies of confidence,
counsel, sympathy, help and
love.
One who combines for you
alike the pleasures and benefits
of society and solitude.
A jewel whose luster the
strong acids of poverty and mis-
fortune cannot dim.
One who nultiplies joys, d.
vides griefs, and whose honesty
is inviOlable.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

Nor can count him happiest who has
never
Been forced with his own hand his chains
to sever,
And for himself find out gthe way divine;
He never knew the aspirer's glorious
pains,
He never earned the struggler's priceless
gains.
Lowell.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Door Should Fit in Frame
Like Stopper in a Bottle

It ruffled the tidy nature OF the
hardy man to have to pull and jerk at
his door to open it, and then to have
to coax and push to shut it. A door
should fit in it's frame like stopper in
a bottle, he thought. A cursory exam
nation disclosed that 1t stuck at the
bottom. OF course, If the swelling had
been at the topdt would have been so
easy to plane off the surplus. But at
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

water from a spring (not too rapid
one may set out plants Of water cress
and leave salad for future genera
tons to enjoy.
A simple French dressing is gen.
orally liked for these crisp, green sal
ads; take one tablespoonful of good
vinegar and three of the best olive
oil, salt, a little sugar and pepper to
taste. Corn oils are also good IL
olive Oil is not to be obtained.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

the bottom! He tried tightening the
screws in the upper hinge, which
were quite loose, but found the wood
so soft that even longer screws would
not hold. There seemed to be nothing
to do but remove the upper hinge, dig
out the soft wood and insert in its
place a piece of new wood, which held
the hinge firmly and prevented the
door from sagging.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Marrying First Cousins.

Marriages between first cousins is
korbidden in Alaska, Arizona, Arkan-
ses. Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri,
Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dako-
TIA. Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsyl-
wanna. South Dakota, Washington and
Wyoming.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Beet and Potato Salad.

Cut six cooked beets and six pota-
toes in small balls with a French
vegetable cutter The bits of left
overs may be used in hash or in a
meat loaf. Put the potatoes in a
good dressing, either mayonnaise or
boiled dressing, but well seasoned;
add one cupful of chopped chives and
olives mixed. Garnish with the best
balls dipped In vinegar. Serve on
lettuce.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Serve a Salad Every Day.

The simple green, crisp salads which
in many localities may be had for the
gathering, are the best Of blood tom
les in the spring time. Water cress,
dandelion green's, young onions, lettuce
and, radlshes are all obtainable il
most places. Where there is running
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Sour Cream DRESSING.

Take half cupful of sour cream,
one-fourth Of teaspoonful of salt,
the same Of paprika and pepper, Gel.
cry seed to taste and tablespoonful
of good favored vinegar. Whip the
cream and blend all the ingredients
before serving.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Eve never once threatened
Adam to go back to mother!
A kid with a stick OF candy
can get everything in the room
sticky, too?
A woman who marries a rake
has to scratch for a living?
On the other hand, 1t would
seem that a grass widow should
properly marry a rake? :
No matter how fast time flies
some clocks are sure to be slow?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01


Rain" three vi MS ineS-
sengers down to
the earth to tell them there would be
shower.
One man had felt drop or so of
rain and had said: II do believe
feel drop of rain"
II feel another" said second per-
son.
II feel a third Drop" said a third
person.
And these were the three drops Of
rain which had been sent down by
the king of the clouds as messengers
to let the people know there was go
ing to be shower.
"Sure enough" said the first person,
"Mr. Sun has gone behind cloud"
swell, hello, cloud friends" said Mr..
Sun, as he wrapped himself in a nice
blanket of soft gray clouds and smiled
at all his friends.
"Hello," said the cloud friends. And
the cloud fairies said:
aTell us a story, Mr.. Sun. Tell us
of the things you've seen down on the
EARTH"
"Oh," said Mr.. Sun, "Pve seen so
many things. I've seen land and wa
ter. I've seen flower gardens and
school houses where have peeped in
the windows and hS6e seen the chill
dren at their lessons, bending over
desks and at blackbOards.
81 have seen great huge ships sail
ing on the beautiful ocean, and I
have seen these ships filled with fine
men they call sailors, though the sail
ors call each other gobs; every sailor
is a COB, which is their name for each
other. Don't they sound nice? Just
as jolly and friendly as brownies or
gnomes. They don't just call them
selves men or boys like anyone can do.
"And I have seen baseball games
and kites a-fiying. / have seen par
ties and games and frolics of all sorts.
I have seen trees grow from buds into
blossoms and leaves.
II have seen people plant seeds In
the ground and have seen those seeds
grow into vegetables and flowers.
81 have helped make folks warm
when they've been in the cold, sunless
places and have heard them say: oh,
doesn't the sun feel fine and warm?
ct have seen land and water and
earth and sky, for myself am in the
sky"
you've seen a lot, haven't you, Mr..
Sum-" asked the cloud fairies and the
cloud friends.
eyes," said Mr.. Sun, II have, but 1
believe now my luncheon time is over"
Luncheon time is not over" said
the cloud fairies, "for we have not yet
had luncheon And Mr.. Sun laughed,
for he cared more for luncheon time
or rest time than he did for luncheon
and food!
But the cloud fairies and cloud
friends gave him a most delicious pud-
ding of cloud cream and cloud cake
oh. such a delicious, fluffy pudding.
81 must be off now" said Mr.. Sun,
after he had finished his delicious
luncheon. "The king Of the clouds
doesn't want to be gone long,"
And just then the king of the clouds
came back and Mr.. Sun began to shine
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Destructiveness.

"See that boy?"
eyes"
every destructive"
SLOW SOP"
"Wears suit of clothes out the first
day he gets them"
"Impossible!"
"Weu, he does. He wouldn't so max
ed, would he?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

once more. But
before they passed
each other, Mr..
Sun said: do
they know I'm
coming back so
soon?"
And the king of
the cloud Is an
swered: Eyes, /
told them my Sc
cret. I showed
them that when
my raindrop chill
dren were very,
very large that
there would only
be a short show
err"
"They will see
that is So" said
Mr.. Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
ketch-up, Prob'Iy.

From his wonderful store OF knowl-
edge he had explained to the sweet
young thing the mysteries of oyster
fishing.
''How interesting" she snickered.
"And what kind OF bait does one use?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

And they saw
that it was, for Mr.. Sun began to shine
again and there were no more rain
drops.
50 the earth people said to each
other: 'That is the king of the clouds
secret. When he sends US big drops
Of rain he means to let us know that
we will only have little shower. 1t
always happens that way"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
i.nnninn to Conclusions.

sphere Il license in this country
(which g1eat many judicious people
regret" =.
$40 yol near the marriage IL
cense?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

Jack-I have observed that some fell
lows act like fools when In love.
Edith-And have observed that il
is not even necessary for some to be
In love.-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Paradoxlcal Behavior.

II notice Cholly appears to be very
much occupied"
That's odd, because ne has always
such vacant look about him."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
To Be Big Year for Gardens
By u. S. Department Of Agriculture

gardening starting off this every section of the
with gained during the gardening
which the United States This
reports the garden specialists of the United States department
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

Quite SO.
"Don't you think the judges man.
ner is rather dOgmatic?"
"Well, it is what you might call
sententious."
Robins.
"The first robin is not necessarily
q sign Of balmy sunshine"
aNo," replied Senator Sorghum; "es-
pecially not If 1t Is round robin"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

the Clouds" said
Mr.. Sun. "Well, I
suppose you are
going to tell me
that back Of the
clouds there is a
good lun C n on
awaiting me?"
"Just So" said
the king of the
C loud s. T h ey
want you back
there for lunch
con, and while you
are gone / will
take your place."
81 imagined that,
too" said Mr.. Sun.
For the king Of
the clouds had al
ready sent two or
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
ltslkind.
Its Fruits.
Shadind.

Patience-And when you saw her
standing at the door was she shading
her eyes with her hand?
Patrice-No; only her eyebrows.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
No Reason.


"Are you inter.
ested in enthus-
iasm, MADAME"
"I really don't
see, professor. why
I should be any
more interested in
youth in Asia than
In old age In
China"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Marguerite Salad.

Shred one head of lettuce and ar
range it on individual plates. Slice
the whites Of hard cooked eggs length,
wise to form flower cup. Fill the
centers with we'll seasoned yolks of
the eggs, put through sieve. Serve
with the salad dressing passed in
bowl.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
The Proper Kind.

'They say that PILOT gunboats
ought to have signal guns when they
go out in fog"
81 should think they could better
thread their way with needle gum"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01

If you have talent, hard work viii
bring it out. If you lack talent. hard
work will take its place.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
It's Style.

81 suppose you would call examining
q meter light reading"
Exactly; coming in volumes OF
gas"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Robins.
The Part Of Prudence.

"Here are the courts continually
ruling that wife has the right to go
through her husbands pockets"
swell, how do you suppose any
court could enforce any other ruling?"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
DADDY'} EVENING
ufAIRY TALE e.
CLOUD KINGS SECRET.
WlLARY @AI j 4 ! BON BONNER

Hello, Mr.. Sum-" said the king Of
the clouds, as they met one day.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
That's 1t.

That's 1t.
Customer Tin music seller's)-I want
a cow of the "Stolen Rope"
Assistant am afraid l don't know
Of such q song.
Customer-Why. it goes tum-tum-
tumpty-tum.
Assistant-Oh, you mean the Lost
Chord"
Customer-Ah! that's It'll
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Retributive Justice.

Retributive Justice.
"The forger we were talking about
met with an appropriate fate"
'What was ft?"
"His acts brought him to the pen."
Its Kind.
''Poor old Jack has not single hair
on his head"
us that literally sO?"
cts the bald truth
Its Fruits.
81 asked Nan why she liked the
study of logic SO much"
"What did she say?"
because"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
The RESEMBLANCE.

Customer-You told me that horse
you sold me was like lion.
DeaIer-Well, didn't you find him
rOarer?
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01


lected Producing Garden.
leaders most of the states According to these
gardening spread element of the people and has
and suburban well rural life With
by amateur gardeners past and with gardens
assuming permanent rather than temporary character this
expected the greatest recorded in making waste land
food.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Polish,

"Y our speech
seemed to me to
lack polish"
81 hope it did,"
replied Senator
Sorg h u m. 1--WE
been called a
smooth ar t CT e.
long enough. I
want to treat 'em
rough"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-05-01
Position,

Position.
sT understand you have number
of the old masters in your gallery"
"Gallery?" echoed Mr.. Cumrox.
Nonsense! I've got 'em right down
in the front row."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
FIGHT FOR LAWS
 ID AID VETERANS
 GOES ID CONGRESS
By A..oeIatsd Pres.


 Washington, December 15.-National and state officers of the American Legion de- eided today at the initial session of their three day conference here to carry direct to Congress tomorrow their fight for leg islation beneftting veterans of the world war.
 The drive on Congress-the first to be undertaken by the new organization-will devolve about the Sweet bill to extend he benefits of the war risk insurance act, |lt was indicated. The measure has been passed by the House and the Legion offi- cers, it was said, would go to the capital with the intention of making direct in- quiry of senators why no action on the bill has been taken by the Senate
 While discussion at the opening session of the conference developed practically unanimous approval of the Sweet bill. many of the state representatives plainly were desirous of proceeding cautiously in any matter pertaining to legislation. Ere quent warnings were given by speakers that the organization should work guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
FULL CONTROL OF
 SUGAR NECESSARY,
 SAY CONGRESSMEN
By Assseiassd Prsss


 Washington, December 15.-Complete government control of prices and dis tribution of sugar is necessary for the protection of family consumers from profiteers, members of Congress declared today before the House agriculture com mittee At the same time George A. za- hriskie, president of the sugar equaliza- tion board. advised the committee that continuance of the board would be use less unless it were given control over prices and distribution. These powers, President ZabrisAie pointed out in a telegram to the committee, are not in- cluded in the pending McNary bill
 Opposition to the McNary bill, passed last week by the Senate, led to an in- formal agreement among committeeman and House leaders to eliminate from the measure the provision repeating the licensing powers of the government as conferred by the food control act.
 Chairman Haugen said formal action would be taken tomorrow, under a plan calling for early action by the House. Leaders. however, were doubtful whether the bill if amended could be finally dis eposed of by Congress before the holiday recess.
 Simultaneously with the meeting of the agriculture committee, the House inxer- state commerce committee tomcArow will meet to consider a bill proposing an en- board as authority for his figures. Tf& bargo on all sugar exports
 Advocates of board government con trol, as we'll as the purchase of the Gu ban crop, told the committee that "sSy high prices" were threatened. and that
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edly and give every question careful con- sideration lest the legion become en- broiled in partisan politics.
 Several delegates expressed fears that the proposed visit to Congress might be construed as having partisan political significance, but Franklin D'Olier, na- tional commander, explained that the chief purpose of the visit was ito explain to members of Congress the needs in legislation for the disabled soldier and necessary changes in the war risk law as we view them"
 In opening their conference, the legion officers heard addresses by Director Chomeley-Jones of the war risk bureau, and Secretary Glass, both of whom ex- pressed sympathy with the purposes or the meeting, and emphasized that the recommendations made by the legion rep resentatives would be gratefully recelved-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
Shop Early EUangeHsts
 Should Remember Grocers

ss
 public agrees to have a heart and shop early
 What applies to the dry goods store in this respect applies also to the groceries. Food is perishable and you can't buy it weeks ahead like Christmas toys. But you can but it days ahead, especially the staple items like flour and sugar and lard. And if everybody will make it a point to stock up on these commodities for Christmas a few days ahead it will help the grocers and their hard-working em- pioyes immeasurably."
 Members of the association reported a brisk holiday trade yesterday. More tur- keys-the ylve kind, on the hoof and with feathers-have been sold this season than any two previous seasons in history, it is declared. There are indications that turkeys will be plentiful this Christmas at about the same price they brought Thanksgiving and last Christmas. They sell at retail for cents pound dressed and 4I15 cents a pound undressed-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
Exclusive Vassar Features

Have .loping shoul- ders which com form with the out lines of the body.
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the mere purchase of the Cuban crop only would aid profiteers by increasing the supply.
 For the first 10 months of this year. almost S. .Eo, 100000 pounds of sugar have been exported from this country, said Representative Dallinger. republican. Massachusetts, citing the equalization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
It's as mild as May
 in "VaSSar"

The man who wears Vassar Union Suits merely smiles when some one says "Gosh, ain't it cold?" No shivery chills get chance to chase them- selves up and down his spine, for his Vassar tones down the most biting north winds to the mildness of morning in May. The harshest winter can produce fails to "get his goat-he's man whose teeth never chatter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

Vassar thoughtfulness in helping you solve your un- derwear problems is hap oily expressed in the little cost ticket attached to each garment - Identifying tho size, style and fabric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

Are finished with se- lected pearl buttons, permanently sewn on with stout thread. But tonholes are finely fin- ished and non-tearable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
COL. THOMPSON'S
 VARIED INTEIs--G :, $
BY HOLLAND

New York, December 15.-(Specfal) )-The reasons are excellent, almost authorita- tive for reporting that under the leader ship and inspiration of Col William B. Thompson there has been recently added to the finances of the oil corporation of which Harry F. Sinclair is president. s1oo, ,oo00o0 Vast as arc Colonel Thomp-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

Are carefully pre- shrunk and immacu- lately laundered. You can safely take them from their tissue-lined box and put them on.
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ouly general opposition to the bill was voiced by Representative Martin. de1no- unnecessary" and blamed the shortage to congressional agitation for purchase of tho Cuban crop, and the recent long shoremen's strike. which delabed deliv- cries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

We're prepared to protect you, too, from cold and discomfort. Our widely varied stocks of these far-famed Vassar Union Suits will yield just the weave and the weight that will give you greatest satisfaction, and the matter of size and correct fit will be ably handled by the perienced underwear who will serve you here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

--the cuffs and an- klets are knit on.
 This does away with non-elastic, irritating seams and adds to your comfort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

Tower building. one of the largest of the downtown commercial buildings. The title to this recently passed to MT. Sin ciair's company, and today the owners are busy arranging with tenants who now occupy the building for the surrender of their leases. so that the entire building canbe- occupied by this company. To that building Colonel Thompson will remove from the offices he has so long occupied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

Consider the poor grocery clerk, how he toils and do your Christmas eats shopping early.
 That's the appeal that came yesterday from the ranks of the Retail Grocers and Butchers association, long neglected by the shop early evangelists.
 The hours of the grocery clerk are long and cheerless," said W. M. Good win, president of the association, "and around Christmas he rushes from the cheese block to the cranberry bin, and from the prune box to the turkey coop, until his tongue hangs out and he yearns for a a-minute respite for dinner.
 Practically all grocery stores have 12- hour shifts every day but Saturday, when the clerks work 15 hours or more. And during the Christmas rush next week they will be ceaselessly on their feet, hopping hither and thither, from early morning until late at night-unless the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16

with astonishment few weeks ago that President Sinclair had made a single ap- propriation of $2S.0 900. all of it to be expended in the enlargement of certain iefineries But that astonishment was speedily followed by another feeling of that kind when 1t was announced that in that portion of north Louisiana which is known as the Bull Bayou district There is to be development of these properties. partly by projection of 250 miles of pine line eight inches in diameter, which when completed will run from this district and the Homer oil fields to the refinery at Houston. Tex.
 Into this corporation have recently come number of the leading oil experts of the United States. One of them is NJ L. Datarana, who was the director of the oil department of the United States fuel ad- ministration while the war was in prog ress. Another is J. Leonard Replogle. who was director of the steel supplies of the war industries board, and who is now prominently associated with the vana- dium steel industry.
 Visible evidence of the cooperation which Colonel Thompson and his asso- ciates have entered into with Mir. Sinclair is now furnished by the so-called Liberty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-16
GREYS SUCCESSOR MAY NOT BE NAMED. FOR A MONTH YET.
sy AssoeIatsd eress

Washington. December 15.-A successor to Viscount Grey as British ambassador here probably will not be selected until Viscount Grey returns to England in January and confers with his govern ment Lord Grey may decide to reeain the post himself. it was indicated. if pros poets for American ratification of the Versailles treaty brighten and he can carry out his original plans for the re- establishment of the relations of Amer ica and Great Britain on 8 peace basis. The illness of President Wilson and the deadlock in the Senate brought about a situation where 1t was apparent viscount Grey could not discharge his functions to his own satisfaction, hence his deter imitation to return to England for the present at least