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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
From the spinster'S brother
-or De RavenOl?
A Teachers Observation.
GRO BE CONTINUED

Really when / come to think on the
various fortunes of my pupils after
they went from under my charge, / am
as much diverted and moved to laugh
ter at the way and proceedings that
were followed out by some as am
sobered into sorrow at the sad and
pathetic fate that befell several others.
If could say conscientiously, that the
wisest man always turned to be the
happiest or the most fortunate, greatly
should I be gratified. But truly, it
hath never consisted with the little
philosophy that have gathered in go
ing about the world, to deal much In
general rules or specified conclusions;
and have often from my observations
been rather tempted to say, with the
proyerb-making kirg, that folly was
in some cases better than wisdom. and
lightness Of heart more to be envied
than sobriety and sense-Andrew
Picken.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
RevenqefuI.

The storm was over, the sun shOne
brightly and beautiful rainbow APP
peared in the sky. Six-year-old Os-
car asked his mother to explain tho
origin of the rainbow, and mother TOLD
him how the earth was first destroyed
by a flood and that God sent forth
the beautiful rainbow to assure peo-
pie the rain was over, but that the
earth would be destroyed by fire the
next time. ~
Oscar asked, "Will everybody burn
up?"
Eyes, son." was the reply.
"Will our backyard be burned up"
Eyes, everything in the world"
"Oh, goody, goody; then my school
teacher will burn up, too"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15

cleared up the room; knew monsieur
couldn't have helped seeing it when he
cleared out the bureau. And by the
token, I knew that he had taken it.
1.-The curl" thought !. But the loss
was a good tonic, for after the first
minute Of fright at finding myself
without defense, got SO hopping mad
at the sheer meanness ca the creature
also so pleasing glad at the little
compliment he was paying me by adj
hitting thus he was afraid Of me and
a revolver in combination--that I'd
have sailed into him with a hatpin If
he'd shown his face at the door. And
at that moment heard the sound of a
latch-key working in a door. thought
it was my own, and dashed out and
threw it wide.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
Too narrowing.

'Mrs. Jagsby has for years had a
curiosity to see the inside Of Mr..
ragsby favorite saloon. where he used
purchase most of his packages. !"
"Quite natural"
"Yes, and it was gratified the other
ay. Mrs. Jagsby dropped in with two
+ three other ladies and had Ice
ream Soda"
Il don't suppose she could induce
Ir. Jagsby to go along?'
mo. He was afraid he might break
down. Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
Pussy Had Qualifications.

There was company for dinner. Baby
wanted to sit with the guests. His
father said: mo, when you have
whiskers, my lad, you can eat at the
table with the company" So he gave
the baby a bowl of crackers and milk,
and baby sat OH the floor and started
to enjoy himself, when the cat came
along and started to help herself to
baby's milk. Baby pushed the cat to
one side, saying Indignantly: go and
eat with the guests; you've got whis-
bers. '-Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
Fabrics Are WooIIy.

Woolliness is the chief character
istic of the new winter fabrics. Those
which enjoy the greatest popularity
are velvety as to surface, though they
are found to be woven in different
sorts of ways when you come to ex-
anime them closely. Even for negli-
gees and evening dresses there is q
rough material fine in texture and
light in weight which has become
popular. 1t does the same things that
velvet will do. though its appear
aEce is different.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
Clothes for Outdoors.

The heavy demand for sport clothes
In the mems wear trade is more than
equaled by the brisk trade being car
ried on by the retailers of women's
apparel of a similar character. These
stores report that sales Of sport
clothes have been unusually good and
that as a result the usual sources OF
supply seem scarcely adequate for the
increasing volume. Leather coats are
mentioned as particlary active.
They are selling in all lengths. Com
binations of skirts and jackets on the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15

where near that important age. The
hat at the right has crown of velvet
and an upturned brim of beaver with
ribbon straps and velvet buttons by
way of ornament. This is allowing a
good bit of leeway in trimming for a
girl of ten or so. But younger girl
at the left of the group is INDUCED in
a velvet hat with very large and soft
tam crown that falls over her soft
curls at the back. 1t is gathered into
the center, finished with velvet COW
cred button and tackled into it's posi-
ton on the brim.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
"Cofls In the Head

% an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per.
IONS who are subject to frequent colds
n the head will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
uild up the System, cleanse the Blood
nd render them less liable to colds.
,epeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
sad to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX.
n internally and acts through the Blood
n the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
$4,000 for any case OF catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE win not
ure.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
In Gay coIors.

This year the French gowns are
made in such colors as tomato. red,
victory blue, cerise and mandarin vel
low. There are top coats of bright
red crepe de chine which one must ac-
are capricious. They are
also lovely. One is lined with gray
Angora and heavily trimmed with it.
1t probably strikes the high note in
top coats for the country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
HER FADED, SHABBY
APPAREL DYED NEW
4Diamond Dyes" Freshen Up Old.
Discarded Garments.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use 'sDiamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new, rich, fadeless color to any
fabric. whether it be wool, silk, linen,
cotton or mixed goods, dresses,
blouses, stockings. skirts, children's
coats, feathers, draperies, coverings
everything!
The Direction Book with each pack
age tells how to diamond dye over any
color.
To match any material. have dealer
show you Diamond Dye" Color Card.
ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
oh. for an Accident.

Some diplomatists seem to achieve
great success simply by sitting tight
and letting matters take their own
course, something after the manner of
the Arkansas farmer who retired In
disgust, saying he believed he could
make more money by accident than
he could by farmIng.-Kansas City
Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
Beaded Fringe Favorite Trimming.

The silhouette of the winter eve
ming gown will be as varied as the
colors that develop the lovely models
designed for. night wear. Lace and
headed fringe are favorite trimmings.
Laces are cream, black or eyed to-
match the dresses, While crystal fringe
is popular in shades Of orchid, pink,
white. black ard gray.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15

Accept California" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Mother! You must say California"
ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
CHAPTER TX.
The Telegram.

A telegram in the hand Is worth two
special delivery letters you can't find {;
so / tore open the fellow envelope.
Now, it is a habit of mine to read the
signature before the message. The
signature was my brothers name. My
brother is not telegraph person. ex.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15

Watch cuticura Improve Your Skin
On rising and retiring gently smear
he face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off Ointment i'll five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. IL
is wonderful sometimes what Cuticura
will do for poor compilations, dandrum.
itching and red rough hands.--Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15

Norfolk order are also we'll up in the
front of the demand with novelty
sweaters holding on to their popularity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
otherwise Occnnied.

Nobody" said Mr.. Groucher, lis
enerous enough to sympathize Nom
silly with other peoples troubles
hen he has toothache of his own"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15

In ton of water from the Atlantic
there are 81 pounds of salt as against
1877 pounds In the same quantity from
the Dead sea.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-01-15
In the Hospital.

"The girl patient over PONDER is
light-headed, DOCTOR Win she die?"
shes dyed already to sci il that
color. nurse"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
Glass Produced by Volcanoes.

Volcanoes are enormous producers
Of glass, derived (just as we get i)
from the melting Of quartz rocks. 1t
is a right good quality Of glass. too.
though black as ink. In pre-Colum-
bian days the aborigines Of Mexico
and Central America used 1t for ra-
zors and other implements. Our own
Indians found 1t valuable for arrow
heads, immense deposits Of it being
found in the far West. Sulphur, which
is SO Indispensable for a great va
riety Of purposes. is exclusively vol
canic product. Likewise gypsum.
which, in the form Of plaster Of paris,
is a necessity to sculptors, makers OF
casts and many other Industrial work
srs. Pumicestone, derived from vol
canoes, is used In various arts and
crafts.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01

II was sign from nature that early
gardening might commence. And to
ward the close of the season warning
Of frost was given by the maturing of
cockleburs.
Now the department of agriculture
declares that there is a best time for
every farm and garden operation, and
that some tree or shrub or plant ihdi-
Gates that time more accurately than
all the scientific instruments can reg
lister it. 1t is those signs which, were
noted by the pioneers who laid the
foundation of this country and re-
corded in the simple sayings handed
down to posterity. Soon they will be
djgnified with the scientific name of
''phenology," which is the science of
phenomena.
Collection of natural signs into the
science of phenology probably was be-
gun with campaign against the Hes
sian fly. Experts were endeavoring to
determine the best time for planting
wheat so that the sowing would be late
enough to prevent ruin by the pest and
yet early enough for the grain to get
q start before cold weather.
1t was easy enough to work out the
general rule that the season varies
four days for each one degree Of lati-
tude, five degrees of longitude and 400
feet of altitude, but as no two seasons
are just the same the rule could tell
only approximately when the farmer
should do his sowing.
In seeking for a more exact guide
DR.. A. ID. Hopkins of the department
forsook the cold realm of scientific for
mulae for "back-to-nature" informa-
ton. AS plants respond to climatic
conditions and not to dates, it was de-
cided that some natural indication
would give the information desired.
1t is now claimed that observation
has proved that the best time for SOW
ing wheat is that period between the
full blooming of tall late goldenrod and
the time when the white, common Jap
anese clematis flowers are nearly all
gone or the leaves are distinctly col
ored on the dogwood and hickories.
What has been done. for wheat will
be done for other crops, but the work
ing out of the signs will be a slow
process. Meanwhile every farmer and
even the city gardener have their own
guides at hand, if they have eyes to
see. Thus has the superstition and
folklore of days called primitive been
justified by the advanced science OF
the twentieth century.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
Puzzle over Musk,s Loss Of Scent.

For many years now, the remark
has gone the rounds among flower
lovers that 1t is next to impossible to
get a sweet-scented musk. More than
one grumble at the nurserymen for
raising the larger lowered and scent
less variety, but now 1t turns out that
the nurserymen are 'blameless in the
matter. The musk has deliberately lost
its scent; that is the plain fact, and
nobody knows the wherefore Of this
strange occurrence. The Field calls at
tention to the fact, and says that no
other case of the kind has been record
ed. 1t adds that old colonies Of the
musk plant which were powerfully
fragrant have now become quite odor-
less. Kew, 1t appears. is as puzzled as
anyone over it.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
Dancers of City Streets.

Apparently the time is not ripe 1or
the solution of the problem created by
excessive speed in driving motor cars,
although the mortality is truly termed
terrifying. The annual toll in the city
of New York alone of dead and wound
ed far surpasses some of the casualty
totals of the Civil war. In Cincinnati
since January / there have been for
ty-eight fatalities. Satirical humorlsts
have laughingly said that city resi-
dent who succeeds in safely crossing
car crowded thoroughfare should not
thereby become unduly exalted, pc
cause he has gained only reprleve'
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
BACK TO NATURE
Agricultural Department ReneWs
Faith in Old Maxims.
Experts Have Come to the Conclusion
That There Is Much More Than
Superstition in "Signs" Our
Forefathers Noted.

The problem of making agricultural
superstitions into agricultural data is
being studied by experts of the depart
ment of agriculture, who declare that
many old maxims handed down from
father to son for generations are not
really superstitions at ALL. but helpful
information discovered by keenly OBJ
servant persons.
Everybody has heard some Of the
old maxims. They deal with every
variety of agricultural operation. Bean
planting, for instance, never was done
by the forefathers of the present gen.
Grafton at the time of the blossoming
of the blackberry bushes. When the
catkins ahad formed on maple trees
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
He Knew Who Hired Him.

The jury was evidently getting on
the judges nerves, and at last he an.
nounced:
II discharge the juryw
A tall, lean member Of the II then
rose.
Say. Judge, you can't' discharge
mer'
"Can't discharge you? Why not?"
Numbered the Judge.
WAL" replied the juryman,. point
ing to counsel for the defense, II was
hired by that guy over therev'
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
Hope for Poets.

The worlds literary circles are con-
siderably wrought up at present over
Chinese poet who wrote his verses
5000 years ago and who, therefore. Is
now long time dead.
This should encourage all living
poets. In order to be poets they must
be poor and suffer the rebuffs Of crude.
heartless editors. but think Of the
happiness it must be to know that
one will be remembered 1900 years
after one is dead.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01

and in the end surely will be run
down. 1t is appalling to think that the
mere Journey from one side of q street
to another in municipalities is really
dangerous and that risk of life and
limb is taken by the pedestrian.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01
Too Late to Classify

LOST-Roll containing building plan.
Leave at this office.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01

FOR SALE-In three weeks will have
Fl six-weeks'-old pigs. They are
from my Duroc brood sows and Po-
land China boar. These are the
cross breeding that makes quick
pork and has made money for the
feeder for the past three years.
One or all at $500 piece, delivered
in Kennewick. Telephone Richland
152. r. ID. Sawyer. 1915
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01

OPENING SATURDAY-Home bak-
cry. Mrs. E. G. Shinn, proprietress.
Old bakery building. =
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-07-01

WANTED-Furnished or unfinished
house, rooms or board and rooms.
Phone 1851. r.. 1851
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-03-12
MEXICO BARS AMERICAN
CITIZENS WHO TESTIFIED
Those Who Told Of Mexican condi.
tons Before Senate Subcommittee
Must Stay Out OF Country

Washington, March 4.-Efforts OF
the state department to induce the
Mexican government to permit Henry
Forbes, an American citizen. to re-
enter Mexico after testifying before
the senate subcommittee on Mexican
conditions. met with rejection. 1t was
stated yesterday Answering note
presented by George r. Summerlin.
charge at the American embassy. HI
laro Medina, sub-secretary of foreign
affairs. said that "in view of the ante.
cedents" of Forbes, his entry could
not he permitted. Medina also charged
that Forbes had conducted a. propa.
ganda against Mexico among persons
attending the sessions of the subcom-
mittee.
The American request. according to
unofficial text, laid stress on the fact
that American citizens could not re-
fuse to testify before the committee.
under severe penalty.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-03-12
PALMER'S SUGAR PRICE
ORDERED INVESTIGATED
Republicans Force Resolution Author
izing Probe in the House by Vote
Of 1862 to 124

Washington, March Ga row broke
out In the house yesterday when the
Republicans forced resolution au-
thorizing investigation by the judi
ciary committee of the acts of Attor-
ney General Palmer in connection with
prices charged for Louisiana sugar.
The Democrats opposed the project,
charging that it was designed as an
indirect impeachment of Mr.. Palmer
and only intended as a means of check
ing the growing popularity" of a Dem
ocratic presidential aspirant.
In reply, the Republicans charged
that the president and Mr.. Palmer
were directly responsible for prevail
ing high sugar prices, that Mr. Palmer
had no authority to recognize the high
figure at which Louisiana sugar sold,
and that he had failed to press ac-
tons against profiteers.
In two hours of debate on the resolu-
ton offered by Representative Think
ham, Republican, of Massachusetts,
members asserted it was Il covert at
tack on Mr.. Palmer and was calcu-
lated to divert public attention from
failures of the incapable" Republican
leadership in congress- When the time
limit expired the resolution was put
through by party vote, 1872 to 124
and the committee will proceed with
its inquiry.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-03-12
ONE DEAD, TWO ARE INJURED
IN FEDERAL LIQUOR CLEANUP

Racine. Wis, March G.--One dead
and three Injured * the result of a
raid by federal and local officers yes
tcrday on the snloon of barney Sekat,
In search of an Illicit stili and moon
shine whlslSey
Sekut welcomed the Officers and in
vited them to search his place, declar.
Ing he had violated no laws. When
Bert ilerzog of Milwaukee, federal
prohibition enforcement officer. at
tempted 70 enter an upper room. Sekat
produced "a revolver and threatened to
XIII him.
In the resultant fight, Herzog and
Mike Sekat, father Of the saloOnkeeper
We're badly injured, and Detectives Ed
ward Piel of the Racine police force.
was shot In the hand. Thomas w.
Johnston Of Milwaukee, another fed
ernl officer, and Detective Charles
Vanney, hearing the shooting. went to
the aid Of their comrades
AZ they appeared, Barney Sekat
opened fire on them. They returned
the yolley and two bullets struck Sekat
In the chest causing almost instant
death.
A large amount of liquor was found
In the place.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-03-12
SiTUATN0i IN IRELAND
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
Irish Secretary Tells House of Com.
mons That Spirit Is More Revolu-
tionary Than Ever

London, March Clan Macpherson,
chief secretary for Ireland, defending
the Irish administration in the house
of commons, yesterday said:
1T Is obvious we are up against a
tremendously dangerous situation In
Ireland
He added that the Sim Fein had at
least 100000 men prepared to commit
murder at any hour Of the day or night.
Secretary Macpherson asserted he
had received letters from loyalsts in
the west and south Of Ireland begging
the government to take steps to get
them out of the country. The Easter
rebellion of 1916 had not been stamped
out, he said. and had left behind 1t
spirit more malignant and revolution
AIRY than Ireland had ever known be-
fore
The Graphic yesterday featured a
Dublin dispatch saying that the Irish
situation is changing remarkably. The
dispatch declares that nothing can
avert fresh tragedy except the ut
most GOODNESS on the part of the au-
thorities, and that any increase in the
rigOr of martial law will inevitably pre-
cipitate such ii tragedy, causing dan
gerous complications for England in
America.
The chief danger. according to the
Graphic advices, is the widespread con-
viction that small Dublin castle
clique Is bent on getting lreland's
youth into the opening so that the
morale of the Sim Fein may be broken
by bloody repression. This, however,
the dispatch says, is having one good
result in causing the Sim Fein leaders
to avoid proyocation at all costs.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-03-12
Corporations Get Tax DELAY

Washington, March 6.-Extension ~,
time for the filing of final income tax
returns by corporations To MAY Il has
been announced by the bureau of in,
ternal revenue. \ tentative return an
an estimate Of the tax due, together
with one-feurth payment. must he
made by March II. however. A state.
ment explaining why return cannon he
completed within the prescribed time
and formal request made for the
extension, must be filed by corpora.
lions taking adrantake of the extern
sion.