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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
DESIGNED FOR THE CURIOUS
Not Hard to Trace Origin and Reason
for the Gazebo in Architectural
Designs.

No name could be more descriptive
than gazebo for building, whether 1t
assume the form of tower or bal
cony. which was erected for the pur-
nose of enabling anyone to gaze about !;
and there is no need to Funt through
the pages of dictionary for the ORR
gin of SO obvious term. Curiosity is
common to the race. and contrivances
of all kinds have been called for
throughout the ages, and will continue
TO be. to enable people to pry into
their neighbors' affairs; and architect
ural solutions of the problem must al
ways be as interesting as they have
frequently proved most picturesque.
Doubtless in the remotest antiquity
such means of prying were in vogue,
and the hanging gardens OF Babylon
may have presented rcplicas of the
towers of Kent or Chambers; hit we
Will go no further back for examples
than Pliny's villa at Laurcntum. The
Plinys, as we know, were ct very
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
< Good From Alchemy.

The philosophers stone never ex-
listed except alphabetically in the i'm
agination of credulous humanity, But
out of the efforts of many thoughtful
men the present has grown with its
enlightened views and fuller knowl-
edge. Alchemy, although in many re-
spects a remarkable example of the
extent to which human reason may
aberrate, can never be without human
interest. It brought to view many
fresh fields of research, and led to the
discovery of many facts of great impor-
lance during it's strange and devious
career.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

pleasure and amusement. Together
they painted the boats--mended the
dock-rebuilt the float. Sturdily she
worked at his side, and In between
times they swan together. If the rest
of the family noticed 1t at all they
merely passed it off with a .shrug-for
after all Lolita was only a kid but
The day H. P. Riggs was expected
up to spend week with his family,
Lolita and Jones went across the bay
In the motorboat to meet him, and he
was introduced to the bare-shouldered,
brawny young boatman by his daugh-
ter. At first he did not recognize
Jones, but the way Lolita lowered over
that young man drew her fathers I'M
divided attention and disapprOval-and
while he glowered over his daughters
$50 apparent affection for his erstwhile
clerk. Jones' identity registered itself
on his brain.
"Davy isn't really a boatman," ex-
planned Lolita to her father that night
at the dinner table. Hes just very
nice young man who worked his head
off five whole years for a grouchy old
man who wouldn't give him chance.
So Davy made up his mind to have
nice vacation this summer and find
better job next fall"
And as usual Lolita hurried through
her dinner and slipped down to the
beach and Davy Jones.
"Why, darn it all! !" said Davy, few
minutes later. "YOu shouldn't have
told him that. Your father was the
old guy who wouldn't give me a
chance!"
And Lolita sat back against an up
turned boat In amazement. Mean old
thing!' she said, disrespectfully, with
visions in her young mind of putting
it over on her father. Then she lean
ed her slim length against Davy Jones,
with one hand curled behind his neck
and if you've ever had anyone you
loved standing as Lolita was, begging
to be kissed, you probably know just
what Jones did about it.
"Since the very first day, Davy dear,
We Uccu -NuHllllS JOu W Mss NV
she was saying, as the glow of Old
III. P.'s cigar came around the corner
of the boathouse. For a moment he
stopped and watched the two who
stood so close together there, his
daughter and Davy Jones--then he
walked over and faced them grimly.
81 suppose you'll be wanting your
old job back again." said I'll. P. Riggs
to the startled Mr. Jones. "When O
mans married he rather needs a job,
doesn't he? But the two of you can't
live on thirty-five a week."
Lolita says we can," grinned Jones,
hugging that willing young woman just
q bit closer-and then he bluffed lit
tie. However we won't have to. I'm
starting with Rogers, Wyman & Co..
the first of September at $500
year."
Whereupon Lolita squeezed his arm
and eyed her father hostilely. For a
moment H. p. Riggs withstood that
glance and then he extended his hand
with q grin.
"On the contrary, Dave" he said al
most genially, you're starting with III.
P. Riggs & Co. at $5,000-and eventual
ly IA partnership"
And then Lolita graciously trans
ferred one Of Davy Jones kisses to her
father and back again.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
.lsAv Rzz,zaAz
The Separate Vest.

The separate vest is the most impor
tant and popular dress accessory of
the season. 1t has made its appear
ance in innumerable fabrics, colors and
general styles. Primarily the separate
vest is intended for wear with the two
piece suit, but it is possible to wear it
with tailored or semitailored street
frock, transforming plain dress into
one that is elaborate enough for after
noon wear. These vests may be made
with or without collars, and the choice
of fabrics covers the entire range from
filmy nets and laces to heavy, warm
angora. Separate vests of fur and imi-
tation fur are also often made to ac-
company plain tailored suits, and they
may be worn either underneath or out
side the suit coat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
w. N. u, Minneapolis, No. 2--1e19.
Seals Lured to Death by Music.

Photographic music lured scores OF
seals of the lower Puget sound to their
deaths last summer, according to Ed
Corfee, who spent several months at
Useless, Mutiny and Cultus bays, south
Of Seattle, killing seals that prey upon
salmon. Corfee is a hunter employed
by the Washington fish and game COM
mission. A photograph and rifle
were the principal items in Corfee's
outfit. According to his statement, the
seals came out of the water to listen
to the music. Whenever seal put his
head above the surface Corfee's rifle
spoke and the seal dropped. Each seal
is said to be able to destroy $1,000
worth of salmon a year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

Due to arrive just now are the more
or less pretentious outfits for the dew
otees of midwinter sports. Pleasure
seekers are divided into two factions;
one of them lured by sunshine and
soft air, gay companionship and new
adventure, to the South, and the other,
strong for the North with its ice and
snow and lusty sports. In the South
fashions add their interest to every
occupation, and this element ofSinter-
est is not lacking where the back
ground of all apparel is a world COW
cred with snow and ice-bound. Since
such background calls for the sparkle
of brilliant color, we await the entry
of a lot Of fascinating and snappy togs
for Northern sportsmen, just as we
would that of a heart-stirring military
band.
In the vanguard, having already ar
rived for Christmas, there are new
skating sets in two or three pieces.
They are made of soft felts, basket
weave cloths or developed in any of,
the heavy, soft weaves among winter
coatings. Some of these sets add a
small muff to the scarf and cap.
There are hand-knitted and hand-cro-
chetted sets, of yarns; those of an
CORA having made their entry earliest.
In the picture above two sets made of
cloths are shown, one of felt and one
Of a basket-weave.
At the left, a smart set is made of
wine-colored felt. The scarf is very
wide, worn with a shawl effect, and
finished with knotted fringe of yarn.
The cap is an inspiration OF the
overseas" cap, and metallic orna-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
A PareeI-Post Package Well Wrapped and Addressed.

printed stationery bearing the name
of the farm, with envelopes to match
If the farm is not named an appropri-
ate name should be selected. A SIM
pie, though attractive and businesslike
letterhead can be printed without
much cost. 1t should give the name
and location of the farm, the farmers
name, and a simple statement of the
business. Elaborate and highly col
ored letterheads embellished with illus
trations of buildings, fruits or animals
should be avoided.
Blank statement forms or invoices
to fill in and inclose with shipments
should be- supplied. Persons receiving
produce by mail wish to know the
price Of the shipment, and by the use
of printed statement forms the ship
per can furnish this information with
out much trouble.
Labelling Parcels.
Each parcel must bear the name and
address of the shipper, the name and
address of the person for whom in
tended, and the nature Of the con-
tents, such as "Fragile" or Perish
able" AS tags frequently are torn off,
it is best to have this information
written or stamped directly on the
outer wrapper or container. If the
only mark of identity Of producer and
consumer is on a tag and the tag is
lost, the parcel can neither be deliv--
cred nor returned to the sender.
Producers who have business enough
to justify them may secure gummed
labels worded somewhat as follows:
From
Fair View Farm,
John Brown, Proprietor,
Blank, Virginia.
PERISHABLE.
EGGS.
The wording may be changed to suit
the product shipped, changing Eggs"
to Poultry" Butter" or "Vegeta-
bles," and "Perishable" to fragile"
as the case may require.
These labels, if properly applied,
should not come off. They will serve
as an advertisement and may result in
inquiries from other customers.
Business Relations With Customers.
Once contact has been made and
shipping begun it is important that
proper business relations be estab-
lished aud maintained, for on these de-
pend success. The difficulty frequently
met in obtaining the first order makes
it important for the producer to use
businesslike methods to retain the
trade that he secures.
Whether a person is successful In
parcel-post marketing depends largely
on his adaptability to this work. If
routine and detailed work is distaste-
full to him he may never learn how to
keep up business relationship. Thou
sands Of persons who have been sue
cessful in obtaining customers have
been unsuccessful in keeping them.
The most important feature in a
business relationship is square deal.
Good grading Of produce, strict busi-
ness honesty, prompt attention to cor
respondence and orders, and satisfac-
tory adjustment of complaints are
needed. The consumer as well as the
producer should do his part in these
matters.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
DIRECT DEALING

Housewives appreciate receiv-
ing farm produce which they
know to be fresh. Many farm
ers within $50 miles of cities
have regular supplies Of high
grade produce, the quality Of
which they can guarantee. The
parcel post offers a means of d.
rect dealing between producer
and consumer, with profit to
both.
Parcel-post shipments are in
creasing in number, though
probably they always will affect
only small percentage Of the
farm produce that goes to mar
.ket. Dealing by parcel post sue
ceeds If the farmer is careful
to keep up the quality of his pro-
duce, packs it safely and attrac-
lively, and meets his engage
ments promptly-always suppos-
ing that the consumer also oD-
serves business methods in the
transaction.
The United States department
of agriculture's Farmers Bulle-
tin 922, "Parcel Post Business
Methods" gives detailed sugges-
tons regarding means of obtain
ing customers and methods of
carrying on business, with SAM
pies of suitable letterheads,
bills, order blanks and other
business forms.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Joe's Mistake.

Six-year-old Joe had the influenza.
Knowing that Aunt Anne always
brought gifts to her sick nephews and
nieces he expressed a desire to see
her. She came and brought with her
several toys and books. Eight-year-
old Virginia and Aunt Anne were both
at Joe's bedside when mother brought
in his medicine. Joe fretted against
taking it, and Aunt Anne generously
offered: eff you'll take 1t like a lit
tie man auntie will get you new
soldiers cap" she promised
A few minutes later in the dining
room adjoining the sick room she
heard the gift discussed. "You didn't
take on enough, Joe," Virginia was
criticizing her brother. IF you had
cried loud like everything you'd got
a whole suit of clothes"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Handicapped.

In a Scottish country parish a we'll
known joker was chatting with the
minister, who jocularly said, Il sup
pose, Jamie, you have in your time
made up nearly as many witticisms
as I have sermonsY
Jamie-Well, I dinna ken; but We
have a great advantage over me.
Minister-In what way?
"Well, when try to palm off an
aur joke on anyone the things de-
tected at once but folk pay satellite
heed tae sermons that when an aul
ane's preached it gangs doom jist as
we'll as a brand-new discoorse.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23


inoujring turn of mind, and are most
appropriately commemorated at Como,
their supposed birthplace, on the west
front of the cathedral, by sculptured
of each engaged in look
ing out of window. Thus it was that
when Pliny the Younger built his cele-
brated villa he gave it two towers, and
as they could be used neither for de-
tense in such place nor for sn oking
rooms at such a period, we can only
suppose them to have been erected
IL serve as gazebos where he could
look into the grounds of his neighbors
and watch their incomings ana outgO-
ings.-J, Travenor Perry in Architect
(England).
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Somher Hues.

Beige crepe de chine and dark blue
satin, tete de negre velvet and black
satin, blue serge and black satin, and
black georgette and black satin are
favorite combinations. A certain soft
shade of terra Gotta is also used eff
fectively with black. The scarcity of
fabrics and the necessity for conserv-
ing wool are responsible for this foible
OF fashion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Eireless Cookers That Are Safe.

Recently the national board of fire
underwriters issued a caution against
using wooden pals or tubs to make
homemade fireless cookers. To elm
mate the danger OF fires from these
valuable fuel savers, the department
Of agriculture advocates using ground
up asbestos in place of hay. paper of
wool for packing in them. Additional
safety may be attained by making the
cooker from tin can.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Artistic shop Signs.

Between Cuzco and Machu Piechu, In
Peru, are quaint signs indicating what
is sold in the Indian huts. small
bunch of wheat on the end of a pole in
dicates chicha-a native corn beer-for
sale within. A green wreath means
bread for sale, while piece OF white
cloth indicates aguardiente, power
full white rum.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

A firm, compact seed bed, well pull
verified, is important with all crops.
Sweet clover is more drought-resi3t-
ant than alfalfa or red clover. 1t Is
quite resistant to alkali.
y
The best practice for the conserva-
ton of manure is to haul it out as
soon as produced.
The tractor is the fighting tank of
the farmer il his battle against labor
shortage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add ! OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and u o. 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. It will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off.Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

tulle skirt and in two spiral lines
above There is a short overdress,
without hem, Joined to a yoke devel'
oped of the iridescent bands extend
ed into a corselet. The tulle bodice
is pulled and the sleeves are puffs
confined by bands with pointed
flounces falling from them.
Some one should whisper in the ears
of authenticated and red-haired girls,
that here is frock that will make
them look their loveliest. But this
green is not a difficult color for al
most any girl whatever her COM
plexion. A radiant skin and bright
hair are wonderfully set off by it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

5EKRM1k10rES

Wood ashes make a good fertilizer
for the strawberry bed or orchard.
Apply about 20 bushels to the acre.
The shallow well on the farm i5 a
splendid breeding place for typhoid
ever. Dig the well deep and keep all
rainage away from it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
His Bluff Called.

"These Sc shoes suit me all right"
said the young man who had enough
in to feel bit gay. ''Pll take two
pairs, size No. g."
When they were wrapped up the
young man rendered him three So bills.
"That will be $12, sir, if you please"
"Say, you're a poker player, aren't
you? Well, three of kind beat two
pair
'.Yes, but they don't beat four
nines," said the salesman. Twelve
dollars. please" Boston Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
lFIuted Ribbon.

Fluted ribbon brims are part o.
some of the new hats. The crown
are of fur, of velvet or of beaver. an
the brims, rather narrow, are formo
Of a row of fiuted velvet ri5Doi
heavy enough to stand stiff and firrl.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Lace and Fur.

Lace and fur are cleverly combined
on a srnart dinner and theater hat. 1t
is made with foundation of chiffon
velvet, drawn tight and smooth over
the mushroom frame. Then there is
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

frill of black CEsntilly lace stand
ing upright about the crown and an
other that supreads out beyond thu
edge of the brim. The two frills
lace are Joined by a band of sable
with two little crossed tail ends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
The Fur coatee.

There are numerous cape models ell
tirely shade of fpr, and the long fur
cape is certainly luxurious affair. =
is usually finished with a large shawf
collar Of the same fv~ as the wrap or
a collar of fox.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
Judoino Materials.

When buying woollen materials hold
them up to the light and look through
them; the best Qualities are free from
uneven and broken threads.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

If your friends seem to you unap-
preciative and ungrateful, be sure the
fault is partly in yourself.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

Headaches, Bilious Attacks. Indigestion are
cured by taking May Apple, Aloe, Jalap made
into Pleasant Pellets CDR. Pierce's). Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23
impor,ant to Mothers
Cynical Youngster.


"Isnt my picture that / made pref
ty?" asked Robert of little girl next
door.
"Oh, it is very pretty she said ad-
miringly.
''Well sister Mary says it isn't
Bit" said Robert.
"Well, what of it," remarked the
next door one. "You can't expect
praise from one of your own family"
The first monograph was made Az
years ago, but its popularity is OF
more recent date.
Few are successful in living up to
their photographs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-01-23

ment makes dashing finish for it.
The ser at the right is developed in
a rose-colored basket cloth. Fringed
bands of the material are used for
decoration on both the scarf and cap,
but a crocheted rose of chenille blooms
on the latter while the scarf, with
briar-stitched edges, is cleverly folded
I'D at one end to form muff.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-11-07

Now is the time to have your
Ford put in first class condition
before the winter months ere
mere. Bring your car to us.
Western Garage. 3.7-tf
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-11-07

Buy your Potatoes now. Spec
ial prices -Ziegler Bros.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-11-07
Here's Your Chance

Nine Rich Claims in Cold,
Silver, Lead and Copper. Sam
DIES may be seen and informa.
ion obtained from r. C. Prehm.
Carrizozo, N. M. 8-S-tf
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-11-07
Classified Ads
Home of the Clipper Oak

We have them: Ideal Oak,
Dandy Oak. Washington Oak,
Pet Oak, Charter Oak. Grown
Oak. Square Oaks. Red Oak and
El members OF the Clipper Oak
family. Call asd see them. n.
3. TAYLOR & Sons. If
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-11-07
Legal Blanks

Mining Locations. Warranty
Deeds, Mortgaga Deeds, Bills of
Sale and all kinds of legal blanks
at this office.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1919-11-07
SCHOOL

Electric lights are to he put
into the high school building this
week. This will be a good move
giving a very desirable meeting
place fCr the Boy Scouts, the
Teachers Reading Circle and
meetings of various kinds.
The basket ball goals are up,
the grounds cleared Of weeds.
the new ba ket ball here and
everything ready for the basket
ball season. Mrs. Frances Med.
Spencer. president of the School
Board, made the school a present
of this equipment and the High
School has voted Three cheers,
a tiger and a catamount' for
Mrs. Spencer. This is handsome
in Mrs. Spencer. We wish this
disease would spread over all
Carrizozo.
Producing Bacteria in the sixth
grade Hygiene class. Six potato
es were placed in t%est-tubes and
boiled tor one minute, on each
of several days, in order to make
the potato absolutely sterile. The
scrapings of the tongue of one
pupil were placed on one piece
of potato, a fly was allowed to
crawl around over another, the
scrapings from under the finger
nail of one of tbs pupils was
placed on another, dust from the
surface of the map case on a
fourth piece, and the fifth piece
was touched with a pencil point
that had been touched with the
tongue and had not been sharp
ened for a long time. The sixth
piece was not onta"7inated in
any way. All six tubes were
plugged with tight plugs of cot
ton so that NO bacteria could get
into them. The sixth tube had
no bacteria after several days of
exposure to the direct sun. The
other tubes all had bacteria after
several days in warm and dark
places, in fact after two days.
The pupils get the conclusions
from this object lesson very
readily.
DR.. Shaver examined these
specimens with his microscope,
finding the bacteria in the hv,
exposed pieces. We hereby eX.
tend our thanks to DR.. Shaver
for his cheerfully given assis
lance and his interest in the
school.
Another experiment made il
the same grade was the harden
: ing of the albumen of an egg
after alcohol was poured over it
The white of the egg was prett.
we'll hardened in five minutes
The lesson is that the sra nat
ter OF the brain, winch ls jus
about the same as the VII ie o
an egg, can be as easily b. rden
r ed by the alcohol OF the hl ID.
p Another experiment ma b
the same grade was the y Jrin.
of a little tobacco juice upo III
surface of water in which
small fish. The fish was d.ad /
twenty-five minutes. The iesso
is plain.
. Miss Scale is the teacher VII
is conducting these practical eS
periments in science. III you d
not know and believe tina sh
q has "A wide-awake sni hard wOrl
ing grade. come and see.