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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

M ARKED increase in migratory
lVA wild fowl throughout the United
States, instead of the alarming de-
crease which led to steps for their
protection, is noted In reports received
by the biological survey, United States
department of agriculture. from all
parts of the country during the last
few months. The change is attribut-
ed to the good effects of the migra-
tory-bird treaty.
Friends of the. migratory birds be-
lieve that the first important step for
the perpetuation of the birds has been
made, bat that another one equally
vital remains to be taken. This con-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

income and lapsing of appropriations.
Every year since 1907, when Okla
homa became state, an aid valorem
tax ranging from ~ mills to the max
mum of 3h mills has been levied,
state records show. Last year the
levy was 31a mills.
Revenue collected by the state dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30 to-
tailed $10S47.57 OF this. amount the
ad valorem tax brought in S4,992,0O0,
while of the remaining $5,S55,5T5 the
gross production Tax on oil yielded
$685., $50.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
Tax Rides and Everythina.

Wellsburg, w. va.-This city is be-
coming Gretna Green, especially for
Pennsylvania couples. From three to
five taxis are at the station all the
time waiting for victims. The drivers
place their machines at the disposal
Of the young couples, drive them all
over town en- route to the courthouse,
though it is but two blocks from the
station, thus getting good fare, ana
then give instructions on getting the
marriage license. and finally take them
to the minister.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

termined by other people, while he
himself takes the price as fixed by
others. He is no longer content to be
put in the class of boobs.
"And venture to predict, Mr..
Speaker, tat If the time ever comes
in our national life when the farmer
is regarded as a lower order of man,
If he is looked upon as worthy mere
ly of contemptuous consideration,
and carelessly esteemed as a factor
in our national life and stability, that
time will mark the hour when this
nation begins its downward course to
extinction"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

the states finances for the fiscal year
closing June 80. The only tax to be
levied by the state will be that of a
half-mill for each $500 of property
valuation, required by the constitu,
ton for the maintenance of roads and
bridges.
The auditor assigns the following
reasons for the surplus which make it
unnecessary to levy an ad valorem tax
this year: Collection Of large sums
as delinquent income and inheritance
tax. collections by various state de-
partments In excess Of their estimated
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
SURPLUS CASH IN OKLAHOMA
Announcements. Made That State Will
Levy No AID vaIorem Tax on Real
and Personal Property.

Oklahoma City.-With a surplus Of
50 905.9S6 in the state treasury. Okla
homa will levy no ad yalorem tax on
.oaI and personal property during the
fiscal year of 1921 to conduct the
states business. Such was the an
apuncement OF Frank Q. Carter, state
l,lior. utter completing an audit OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
The Folly of D.sobedience.

What was the outcome? Instead OF
pleasing Balak by cursing Israel, he
disnleased him by blessing them.
Finally, he seems to have corrupted
Israel by means Of the Midianitish
women and was slain by the Israeli
ties along with other enemies OF God
(Num. 81 :S). He stands pilloried in
Holy Writ as a man who sought the
wages Of unrighteousness and who cast
a stumbling block before Gods peo-
ME III Peter 2:15; Jude IL Reyela-
ton DID.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
Only one Wish.

There is only one wish realizable on
the earth only one thing that can be
nerfectly attained: Death. And from
! variety Of circumstances we have no
one 70 tell us whether it be worth att
toining.-R. L. Stevenson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

at uuly, DclVlV
there has been
any special plead
ing of our affec-
tons or inclina-
lions. Duty Is
n yer uncertain
at first. 1t is only
when we have got
involved in the
nlazes and sophis-
tries of Wishing
that things were
otherwise t h q n
they are, that 1t
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
Have a purpose in Life.

Tbe man without purpose Is like
chin without rudder--a wharf,
nothing. no man. Have purpose
a. life, and, having it, throw such
strength of mind and muscle into your
work as God has given you.-Carlyle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
PLAN FOR BETTER STOCK.

: Boost better live stock in your ]
community.
Advertise judiciously.
Exhibit at. the county, state
: and other larger live stock :
( shows.
! Remember that q satisfied I
I purchaser Is your best advertise
nent. So be prompt in register I
! ing and transferring animals ana
: make good all guarantees. I
ssss d & 4 1.sfStE,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
Gods Permissive Will.

And now a thing happens which
should be marked well. The Lord APP
parently reverses his orders and says {:
sTf the men come to call thee, rise up,
and go with them; but yet the word
that I shall say unto thee, that shalt
thou do" Had the Interchangeable God
really changed his attitude in the mat
ter? To ask the question is to answer
it. No. we have illustrated here the
distinction between Gods directive
will. which had hidden him not to go,
and his permissiye will, which allowed
him to have his own way. Doubtless
Balaam was happy now and felt con-
fident he could secure the rewards OF
diyination without doing anything con-
trarv to Jehoyah's word.
He soon discovered that those who
follow their own lusts, rather tbsn
the will Of God, come to grief. First,
an angel with a drawn sword met him
IN the way. We are reminded how the
Lord met Moses and songhs to kill
him for some disobedience eek. 4:24)
and how Jonah ran into dreadful
storm when fleeing from Jehovah. The
wav of the transgressor is still hard
Again even the ass Balaam bestrode
found voice to rebuke him. Every bush
Incomes an officer to the criminal, and
nature. animate and inanimate, las
tongues with which to rebuke the
guilty soul.
Balaam would have turned back al
This stage, but, alas, we cannot always
turn back; even if forgiven we may
suffer the consequences of a wrong
choice. The angel said: go with
the men, but only tie word that
shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt
speak 4{s
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

seems indistinct. Considering duty
is often sonly explaining it away. De-
liberation Is often only dishonest.
Gods guidance is plain when we are
true"
This principle is well illustrated In
the case of Balaam, who was OIL
viner, dwelling on the Euphrates, ana
having some knowledge Of the true
God. When Israel was encamped ID
the plains of Moab, on the way 10
Canaan, Balak the king Of the MoaD-
ties sent for Balaam to curse Israel,
offering him great rewards for his Gil
vination.
When the princes of Moab came to
Balaam, he inquired Of Jehovah as TO
what he should do. The answer OF the
Lord was plain: Thou shalt not go
with them; thou shalt not curse the
people; for they are blessed"
Bahamas Great Mistake.
Balak, however, was fl such distress
that he sent more princes, even more
honorable than the first, with prom
Uses of great honor for Balaam IL he
would only curse Israel. It was just
at this point that Balaam erred. The
will of God in the premises had al
ready been made clear, and the Sec
ond invitation from Balak should have
met with an instant No! Instead OF
this, Balaam replied: snow, there
fore, pray you. tarry We here this
night, that / may know what the Lord
will say unto me more" What more
did he NEEDY
1t is evident that Balaam did pot
lack light, any more than we usually
lack it in matters of duty. 1t was be-
cause of base motives entering In, max
ing him unwilling to walk in the light
vouchsafed to him, that he sought from
God a reversal of the directions already
given. Avarice and ambition overpow-
cred him. His eye was on the re-
wards Of djvlnation In the hands OF
Balak's princes, and his Imagination
was kindled by the promise OF great
honor at Balak's court.
Yet it is to be noted that even while
wavering as to his duty, he spoke great
swelling words Of integrity: IF Balak
would give me his house full Of silver
and gold, cannot go beyond the word
Of the Lord my God, to do less or
more" Yet he went forth to tease
God, if we may so speak. for a re-
versal of his decree.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12
Balaam: the
Compromiser
BY REV. L. w. GOSNELL
Assistant Dean, Moody Biple
Institute, Chicago.

TExT-And Gods anger was klndled
because he went: and the angel or the
Lord stood in the way for an adversary
against minimum. 22:22
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

A great preacher said: There is
nothing like the first glance we get
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

Bloody battles in the vicinity Of Pc
king marked the progress of the civil
war in China early in the week, and
then came the news that the rebels
had been defeated and had given up
the struggle against the government.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-08-12

1t was lively week in Ireland.
Several British officers were assassin
ated, at least one town was looted and
partly burned, and there was desperate
fighting in Belfast in which number
of persons were killed. The oppos-
ing forces in that city were Sim Fein
and Crangemen employees in the ship
yards.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-04-02
keep WATCH ON
GASOLINE PUMP
Pointers Given to Motorists by
National Automobile Cham
Der of Commerce.
CONSERVE FUEL and MONEY
Twelve Excellent Rules Formulated
for Benefit of owners-Short De-
livery Is Likely If Details Are
Overlooked.

Points for motorists to remember
when purchasing gasoline have been
formulated by the National AutOmO-
bile Chamber of Commerce, with a
view to conserving gas and saving
money for the car owners. He is ad-
vised as follows:
/. Urge your dealer to make daily
test Of the accuracy Of his gasoline
measuring pump with standard five
gallon measure.
2. On pumps making one-gallon de-
livery, see that the pump operator
makes full stroke and that the piston
travels It's full length.
Watch Indicating Device.
8. Watch the counter or indicating
device on all pumps provided there
with.
4. See that the operator drains the
delivery hose.
s. On pumps provided with gradu.
ated glass-cylinders. see that the gaso.
line reaches the proper graduation.
g. Beware Of the, filling stations
where the delivery is outside and the
pump inside the building
Z. Operators should willingly test
pumps In the presence Of the autoist
with the five-gallon standard measure
sealed by the local inspector of weights
and measures.
8. Short delivery gasoline is some
times caused by leaks in the supply
line to the pump. This condition causes
the pump to deliver air instead OF
gasoline and can be detected by the
suffering sound.
9. If the gasoline is low in the sup.
ply tank. short delivery Is likely to re
suit. This can be detected by the ir.
regular flow of gasoline and the sput.
tering sound. Such condition is fire.
quently encountered where portable
filling tanks are used.
First Delivery Short.
10. The first delivery made by q
pump after 1t has been standing idle
for some time is invariably short. This
is caused by the gasoline already ir
the measuring chamber leaking back
into the dealers supply tank through
a leaky check valve.
H. View with suspicion a gasoline
delivery hose attached to a we'll in tn,
curb. 1t is impossible to properly drail
hose so Installed, and adequate meas
ure cannot be obtained unless this is
done.
r. In rare cases pumps may be de
liberately manipulated to deliver shorl
amounts through the changing of meas
uring adjustments.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-04-02
CAREFUL DRIVING IS
DUTY OF MOTORISTS.
Driver Should Always Be Wgilant
to Avoid Accident.
Maintenance Of Car In Good Condition
10 Next Consideration and FIRE.
quent inspection, Especially Of
Wheels, Is NeedfuI.

Prevention Of accident Is the ever
present duty of all motorists. The
driver should always be vigilant to
prevent disaster. Careful driving Is.
of course, the first consideration. the
idea being to always avoid risk.
Next comes the maintenance of the
car in good condition. This requires
frequent inspection, especially of the
wheels. Wheel trouble Is too fire.
quently overlooked and the condition
of the spokes neglected. Loose spokes
make the car unsafe In sudden emer-
gencles, with terrible results in some
cases.
The first indication of loose spOkes
are squeaks and paint cracks where
the spokes join at the hub or rib. The
cracks show that the wood has shrunk.
If not attended to promptly, the
spokes work loosen, till the stability
of the wheel Is seriously impaired:
Then, at critical moment, the wheel
collapses.
The motorist should always take
time to see that the wheels of his
car are in good running order, for
still other reasons. 1t is much easier
and less expensive to correct defects
in their early stages than later on.
Again, unsound and insecure wheels
cause all other parts Of the car to de-
teriorate more rapidly than they would
otherwise. If the wheels do not run
true the tires soon wear out, the
chassis is warped out Of shape and the
foundation on which the motor rests
weakens SO that the mechanism works
under unnecessary and ruinous strain.
Neglected wheels soon reduce car
to a condition Of useless junk, where
as q little care as occasion demands
adds greatly to its life, pleasure and
security.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-04-02
GOOD DASHBOARD LIGHTING
Cutting Away Section Of Lamp Casing
Will Give Sufficient IIlumina-
ton for All Needs.

Many cars are equipped with the so
called flush side light, the lens being
flush with the outside, and the back
of the lamp extending In on the dash.
BY simply cutting away section of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-04-02

1908 built by Posman Baum who is here
Office
his hands Very
shortly
inmituted model closed body.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-04-02
ARE YOU A "GOWAG?"

The suggestion Is made that
every mOtorist become a Ego
wag." The word Is coined to
remind the motorist of the five
things he should always watch
II he would avoid trouble in
keeping his car running. A Ego
wag' lives up to his name by
remembering:
G stands forSgasoline; always
have sufficient fuel supply.
0 for oil plenty Of it and the
right kind.
w for water; even motors
have a terrible thirst.
A for air; tires must be in
flated to the correct pressure.
G (tinaD for crease; give
those grease cups the turns re-
quired. And don't forget the
springs.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
SUNDAY PROGRAM
is ENTERTAINING

The usual Sunday evening entertain
ment at the theater was not as long as
ordinarily, but what there was was
good.
Comrade Waters opened with some
of his usual humorous anecdotes.
Miss Trixie EwelI, a wizard on the
worries. next entertained with seIec-
tons on the piano. which were much
enjoyed.
Comrades CantrelI and Buck in a
duoIogue wherein the clerk asks his
employer for a raise and gets instead
the proprietor's daughter. created
much laughter.
H. o. Atkins next rendered two
splendid cornet selections, accompan-
led by Mrs. Wrenshall.
Comrade Cantrell. in a psudo strong
man stunt, challenged the audience to
equal his lift in a $1,000 bet. After
Howard Buck had tried and failed to
lift the $50 lb. weight in one hand,
Freckle Boyce came up with a smile,
and, after blowing up his muscles.
carried off the money.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25

G. F. Leidigh, salesman Of the In
tertype Corporation, was visitor at
the pfintshop Tuesday.
: Walter Millsap is longing to come
back to the Colony. if news from Los
Angeles is interpreted correctly.
#~$%
{1gGeorge Duetsch was again shaking
hands with his many friends in the
Colony on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. 7. B. Custar, Of Mason, Ohio,
is still sojourning with us. He thinks
our climate delightful, and our pros
poets encouraging indeed,
Comrade Fred Waters has the pleas
ing news that his Dad will be down
here soon to spend the winter with
us. IF Fred is chip off the old block
his dad will make good here, and sum-
mer with us also.
* = * %
Francis Theodore Cuno arrived on
November 10th, at the home of Mr..
: George H. Cuno, Sr., whoais, silk
merchant and son to our own Iheo.
F. Cuno, George, his wife. and three
child1ren living in Ramsey, N. j., and
Comrade Cuno having received he an
nouncement Of the arrival of his sixth
grandchild several days ago.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
NEW RANGE FOR HOTEL
COMING FROM MICHIGAN

Talk about your mental suggestions.
Here is an instance of foresight or
mental sight if you like.
H. A. Davis. who is acting as the
sCoIony's agent in Detroit. Michigan,
mas shipped the Colony big new ho-
tel range. Comrade Davis was the
means Of getting the tractor which the
Colony bought few weeks ago, and
he has come to the front on many oc-
casions with substantial help.
In his letter to Fred Waters, who is
an old chum of Davis, he says: Il
recently spent all the money had and
borrowed some more to get big
range for the Colony hotel. | sure did
get a bargain. and our people will find
It a great help at the hotel Because
| know | can rely on you, wish you
would find time to lock after the work
Of setting it up. Make a good job Of
it, and they will be pleased with it. p"
Nov, who says we are not succeed
ing with our mental suggestions,
says Pickett.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
Notes From Newlano Colony

Frederick Foley, who is a visitor
with us from Canada, was in Lees
vile on business Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. L. c. Thomas is confined to his
home on account of Illness. His many
friends hope for him speedy recov-
cry.
****
Mrs. W. H. Lindsey and sons Rob-
ert and David came over from Rose
pine on Saturday evening and were
Sunday guests of Mr.. Lindsey.
** *%
Friends of Frank L. Wright will be
shocked to hear of his death. This
news comes from Los Angeles. Frank
will be remembered by old colonists.
He operated the rug factory at the
California Colony for years. He died
of tuberculosis.
Comrade Foley has been the source
of much puzzling, among the young
sters this week with his mathematical
problems. He wants them to find the
answer to this one: A man buys 100
head Of cows. sheep. and pigs for
$500, paying $40 each for the COWS,
So each for the sheep. and SOC each
for the pigs. How many of each did
he buy?
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
MENTAL SCIENCE CLASS
is WELL ATTENDED

AT six o'clock Sunday, the usual
mental science study class was called
to order by Pete Kemp, who was APP
pointed chairman for that night.
H. L. Buck read the study lesson,
and the ensuing discussion was very
interesting, although the subject Of the
lssson was not strictly adhered to.
Many thoughts were brought out and
the time seemed altogether too short
when the meeting was closed to al
low the attendance at the theater.
Before leaving, the chairman for
next Sunday was appointed, Marcus
DeVine being the one chosen.
That the lessons are fruitful OF
much deep and instructive thought is
proven by the increased attendance al
each meeting. Many of the problems
discussed have direct bearing on the
Colony psychology.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
APPOINT COMMITTEE TO
HANDLE SOCIAL LIFE

Because Of the lack Of anyone to
handle the necessary details attached
to the social life of the Colony, the
following committee has been appoint
ed to attend to their various func-
tions:
Theater and pictures: Fred Waters,
chairman; H. c. Schad. Rosa Matz,
and Josie Belohradsky.
Hotel and refreshments and library:
Mrs. Olsen. chairman; Josie Belohrad-
sky. Mrs. Dougherty, and Mrs. Briggs.
Orchestra: Fred Hemman and Hen
ry Atkins.
Dances: c. 7. Pickett, Fred Hem.
man. Myrtle Kemp.
General Committee: All above com
mittees will assemble when necessary
for general business.
Executive pwer is vested in H. c
Schad as chairman of the genera
committee.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
MASQUERADE DANCE
WILL BE HILARIOUS

No one is going to mask for the mas
querade ball Thursday. if everyone
is telling the truth But that Is only
a means of protecting their disguise.
Everyone is borrowing clothes for the
occasion. The ladies are borrowing
their neighbor's husbands pants and
shoes so that even their own hubb.es
Twill not recognize the disguise. Like
wise, some Of the bachelors are wad-
ing into the mysteries Of skirt bands
and high heels. and the air is charged
with surprises.
Thursday is Thanksgiving. but most
Of the boys will work through the day
as the press Of the harvest does not
permit Of general Iayoff. Some, Of
course, will lay off as a matter Of GUS
tom, but with most Of the boys, cus-
tom departs when there is urgent work
to be done.
The dance will be in the hotel. and
everyone is invited. Several Of our
friends from LeesyiIIe are expecting
to come masked. and we welcome
them.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-11-25
'4ARD TIMES PARTY"
A BIG SUCCESS

Mrs. Chas. Tackett entertained as
many members of the Colony as could
conveniently be accommodated at the
Iackett home Thursday evening, with
a Hard Time Party Several very
novel costumes were in evidence, Mrs.
Tackett being disguised as an ideal
Cousin jack, and Mrs. Wrenshall
was made up as an old maid, cork
screw curls, fan, and all. They GER
talnly were a scream. Our genial
baker. Fred Schoettle, whom we have
always considered very sedate and
dignified kept those present in an up
roar from start to finish with imper-
sonations of several we'll known char
ecters, notably. "SaIome' in the dance
of the Seven Wells" and Lew Fields
in Wilhelm in Disgust" etc.
Numerous games were indulged in.
forfe:ts paid, and redeemed (and be
lieve US. Comrade Waters knows how
to soak 'em), music played; and the
girls sang some songs. highbrow and
otherwise A very tasty midnight
lunch was served, and the joyous
group wended their way homeward to
dream of digging potatoes, cutting
cane and heads of John the Baptist.