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Q What is meant by an "ency-
Clical letter. r. {.
!. This is a term applied to a
general or circular Letter issued by
a council, bishop or pope, with the
idea of reaching a great number OF
people.
@ Why is the record given for
home runs, hits, etc, always based
on major league" baseball? r. G..
A Some Of the miner leagues,
particularly the Pacific Coast
league, can play for a much longer
season. Naturally. it would not be
fair to compare their records with
leagues where the season must be
much shorter.
G. What is a curule chair?
B. M. G.
A. This was chair of state,
equivalent to throne, in use
among the early Romans. The
chair was usually ornamented with
ivory or gold, had curved legs, but
TO back, and could be folded as a
camp stool is folded. 1t was used
by curule magistrates, dictators,
consuls, praetcr, and curule aedileS
On formal occasions. The right to
sit in the presence Of others was
one of the precious privileges of
certain officers.
Q. Who said I'VE love him for
+! the enemies he has made?"
r. A. D.
A. General Bragg Of Wisconsin
said this of Grover Cleveland in a
speech before the national Demo-
cratic convention of 1884, and this
is said to have helped in his nomi-
nation.
@. How should I make an oyster
rabbit? D. v. S.
! A A small size can Of oysters or
a similar quantity of fresh ones.
one ounce butter, one-half pound
cheese, one saitspoon salt. cayenne,
two eggs. Melt the butter, then
add the cheese cut into small
pieces. While the cheese is melt
ing. beat the eggs lightly, add to
them the oyster liquor, then the
oysters, and add to cheese. When
hot serve on squares of toast. A
book containing recipes for pre-
pairing ZIG different dishes with
canned foods as . basis can be Sc
cured free by sending 2-cent
stamp for return postage to oul
Washington Information bureau.
! Q. What United States division
lost the most men in the World
war? u. d.
A. The Second division OF oul
army had the most casualties. They
had 4,419 battle deaths and 20,657
linen were wounded in action.
@. Can you tell me anything
about tire life of A. Mitchell Pal.
mer? r. o. F.
| A. Alexander Mitchell Palmer
was born in Moosehead, Pa, May
1872. He attended Swarthmort
college, from which he was grad
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ESPECIALLY CIGARS.
By Fl. l.. Langdale.


copyright, 1920, by Wheeler Syn
Z dictate, Incl
Now Tom," admonished Madge,
ftalicizing each word with an en-
phatic forefinger poke into her hus-
bands overcoat, remember, the
Bronsons are coming to dinner to-
night. Don't forget to bring home
some flowers and cigars-espec-
tally the cigars"
With last pat and wifely kiss,
she pushed him into the vestibule,
closed the door on his sure thing,
honey, goodbye" and hurried back
To the kitchen to begin prepara-
tons for the evening.
Tom and Madge Pritchard were
new corners in the Lakewood col
ony, and this was to be their very
first attempt at regular entertain
ing. Mr.. Bronson was some sort OF
partner in large firm of archi-
tects, and q man that Tom as an
expert draughtsman ought to
know" according to Madge. Mrs,
Bronson. portly, exquisitely
dressed, as regularly massaged as
Madge was shampooed, sifted and
organized whatever of society Lake.
wood boosted. If Tom was not to
fall short in MFR. Bronson's eyes,
neither did Madge intend to be
found wanting in the estimation Of
his wife.
And to that end, she had planned
this dinner with care.
She hoped Tom would remember
the cigars. Time was, in his bach
!elor days. and, she hoped, time
would be in the future. when his
pockets contained plenty Of nice.
brightly banded smokes as mat
ter of course.
But this year, what with the high
cost OF living and contributions to
= fund known intimately as the
.Pritchard Super-Six Foundation, y
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In the Days News

James Duncan, who has been Sc
lected by President Wilson for
one Of the vacancies on the inter
state commerce commission, is one
of the most widely known labor
leaders in America. For nearly a
quarter of a century he was vice
president of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and he has represent
ed that organization in many i'm
portant conferences. both at home
and abroad. A native of Scotland.
Mr.. Duncan came to America in
early manhood and took up his
trade as granite cutter. He join
ed the, Granite Cutters lnterna-
tional association in 1881, and in
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Song OF SONGS.

S0NG OF SONGS.
IInheedipe past me moves the human throng,
flushing, hnrrying by on restless feet,
Obsessed by Self. NShe, none doth pause to
greet
His fellow man; the race is to the strong
Whs win their sordid- gains by right Or wrong,
Trsmpling their weaker brothers to defeat
But bark! From out the maeistr0m
echoes sweet
The soft, clear notes Of Mothers cradle song;
The Song Of songs! That dear voioe-~Hush,
As any mouser-the melody brings rest
To my tired heart: its cadence brings thrill
OF utter Joy. Ali. dear old song, thrice blest =.
Would that the flight Of time turned hack until
Again I'd hear that song at Mothers breast.
AMONG those securing marriage licenses
yestiddy we lamp the names of Harry G. Rath-
bun Davenport; and Perpetua A. Major, Rock
Island There ought to be sort of musical
wheeze in that. Frinstance one might hazard
that Perpe-ua has taken a major step: that
life should be full of harmony; and-oh, no
end CT EN-. But wait till they hit Hi and try
to find fiat.
IN LEAP YEAR EVERY GIRL Is THE ARCH.
ITECT OF HER OWN GOOD FORTUNE.
(From Mas Society Page.
Miss Frances Homer received the
trophy which signified coming mar
riage. and Miss Mae Krone the penny
which signifies good fortune.
SUMMIT AVE, 1316-Sleeping rooms, suit
able for two, modern house, walking distance;
man and wife, ladies or gentlemen. Auto 1855.
Sioux City Journal.
After marriage some of EN- Do cease to
treat each other as ladies and gentlemen.
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Someone rises to announce the discovery
that the English are stealing march on US
in rounding up German trade. Of course they
are. Stealing marches is one OF the best things
they do, though for that matter anyone could
do it now SO far as the United States is con-
cerned We mustn't expect the rest of the
world to mark time simply because we're
Icing it.
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iS94 became its international pres,
dent. In 1900 he was the leaoef "
he great strike in the granite GU.
ing industry for the elgnt-hoN
workday. Mr.. Duncan is a mel.
Der of the American Academy y
Political and Social Science az
various other bodies aiming toplo
mote public welfare. In 1917 ~
was a member OF the conllnlssW,1
sent to Russia by President WIZ
son.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

One hundred years ago TO-DAY con
gress passed an act for the essss
lishment of the United States "
tanic garden in Washington, " =, =
The Socialist party is TO hoia ~
first presidential nominating .oL
veation since 1912 in New W,
city today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

1t was hardly necessary for milliners to
announce that prices OF summer hats will not
be raised. Couldn't put them any higher with
out remodeling the roof.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

Don't blame President Deschanel for re-
fusing to permit his wife to accept that $1,000
hat. He's got to pay for her millinery all the
rest of her life.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

Ambassador Jusserand and NV
ron T. Herrick, former ambassador
10 France, are to be speakers at a
reunion dinner OF the American
Field service in New York tonight
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

1t is not necessary that one should return
from the dead in order TO convince that
there are no profteers in heaven.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

Baseball. an circus, an steamboat excur-
sions n everything all in one day! o Skinnay!
Come on over!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

lS6I-Marcil 1. Abraham Lincoln
inangurated 18th president,
aged %.
March Is. advised by the
cabinet 10 surrender Fort
Sumter.
March 20. he determined 10
provision and defend ii.
april /. because OF his sup.
posed unftness, he was asked
by Seward to relinquish to
him his powers and respon.
sibiiities.
Apri! IA, Fort Sumter sur
rendered.
April Is. Lincoln called for
5000 volunteers.
July 81, the union army rout.
ed ut Bull Run.
iS62s-Juiy 1. Mcclellan retreated
from before Richmond.
Aug. !. second defeat at Bull
Run.
Sept. 1911. victory at Ante.
tam.
Sept, -. emancipation proc
lamation.
Dec. Is. union defeat al Fred
ericksburg.
1SG3-May 81, disaster at Chaneel.
I0rSyiiie.
Seven stars already were gone
from the blue field of the flag at
Lincoln's Inauguration. and still
others were fading away. How 10
keep more states from seeding and
how to win back to the union those
in secession was the heart-racking
problem which he faced while
standing on the steps of the capitol
to register in heaven, as he said,
his VOW 10 preserve, protect and
defend the constitution.
When he sat down at his desk in
the White house the next morning
he found lying on it report that
the loyal garrison of Fort Sumter
had food enough to last only a
few days more. General Scott as
sured the new president that it was
impracticable to attempt to pro-
vision the fort and all except one
member of the cabinet agreed with
the veteran soldier.
When the commanding general
recommended that still another
fort be given up. there came to
Lincoln sleepless night, through
which he watched by his sacred
charge. the rended union, in its
mortal crisis as the shadow of dis
solution lay upon it. The morning
found him fixed in his determine
ton to save it. The forts should
be defended.
He had kept his own counsel in
all the soul-torturing struggles OF
that first decisive month Of his
term. While the inner Lincoln
: walked alone under his awful bur
den, the outer Lincoln shuffled
along good naturedly through the
daily routine. AS cabinet and lead
ers, not one Of whom had known
| him a year, watched and meas
ured this quaint. supplemented
man, smiling and joking as he met
the biggest and hungriest swarm
of office-seekerS that ever assaiied
a president, they were puzzled or
: disheartened.a After four weeks,
Seward, the secretary Of state,
bluntly proposed that the new
president should leave statesman
ship to him and continue to amuse
himself only with handing out
jobs.
| Without betraying the least re-
sentiment, but with firm hand
Lincoln put Seward in his place
SO effectively that in a little while
| the secretary was writing to his
wife, THE president is the best OF
US all" At the first test he had
established his moral supremacy
over the eminent statesman whom
he had defeated for the nomina-
ton.
| The arrival of the federal supply
ships at the mouth Of Charleston
harbor was the signal for the con-
! federate bombardment of Fort Sum
/ Copyright, 1920, by James Morgan
with the Mcclure. ,
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Sounds sort of good to hear steamboat
whistle again.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-08

Copyright 1920 by Morgan published special arrangement
with the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-01
PERSONALS
Take
a Chance--Coiumbus did
But
Not on Your Health
FOX BROS, DRUGS erox BROS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Belanger of Dull
nth, visited at the S. Schultz home
the first of the week.
= -
Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthias are
the happy parents of a baby boy born
Wednesday morning.
= -
Fortier's Big Four plays at the big
Leap Year dance at Cornucopia July
1sth. You are all invited.
Mrs. W.. A. Robinson, and the Misses
Jessie and Ruth Smith and Anna
Thompson returned last Saturday
from Shell Lake where they attended
the district convention of the w. C.
T. u. &.
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Swedish Lutheran Church

Services as follows by Rev. Road
Ashland July 4th, 10:30A. M.
Washburn July 4th, 1880 P. M.
Birchlake July IL, 1890 A. M.
Bayfield, July IL, 1880 P. M.
Ashland July Is, 1920 A. M.
Washburn July Is, 7:30 P. M.
Bayfield, July %, 1920 A. M.
Ashland July. rs, 1880 P. M.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-01

"A shower was given in honor OF
Miss Nellie Clark at her home on
MONDAY evening.
Mrs. Newman of Minneapolis was
guest at the S. E. Swanson resi-
dence over the week end.
M. HI. Sprague, President of the
Northern State Bank, was business
visitor at Chicago during the past
week.
- Fortier's Big Four plays at the
dance at the Grange Hall Saturday
July 3rd. You are invited.
=
Mrs. Ned Wieman was visiting with
relatives and friends lat Chippewa
Falls and Menomonie during the past
week.
Mrs. S. E. Swanson and her mother
are expected home Thursday from
weeks visit at New Richmond and
vicinity.
+
Found Pocket book containing sum
of money, on Bayfield, street and
third avenue east. Owner can have
same by. proving property and pay
ing for this adv.
r.
There will be a special meeting in
the Swedish Lutheran church next
Wednesday evening, July 7th at 7:45
p. m. Rev. Fred Wyman of Minnea-
polls, Mimi. will preach in the inter-
est of the Missions in China.
MIR. and Mrs. Nels Oscar and sons
Elliott and George returned last even
ing from trip which took them
down one side of the state and up
the other side. They covered 1880
miles on their trip, stopping at many
of the principal cities. While away
Mr.. Oscar attended the Beaver con-
vention which was held at Racine,
going as a delegate from Bayfield,
county.
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A steady Gait
for Highest Possible Quality at
Lowest Possible Price

the poicy noticed that not be-
sales and sensational dongs Hop
skip and Jump thods obsolete in opinion
merchandise in the markets at the
LOWEST THE TIME Our great aim IS 10 get
deserving and We feel assured that we
acquiring degree which prize high
y fact nothing priced We are not pos
sessed egom would lead that we as
retailers market prices through sensational
sales that the retailer must pay what
the manufacturer ask without
The retailer profit which governed by ms
the public rely competition
ia keep oWestIeveL
While know that sources OF IN
concerning conditions accurate and FAR
reaching mercantile institution and while there has
isolated due to weather conditions
higher prices tor Fall caused
scarcity OF materials labor shortage anor
dema and financial conditions.
NV correct the apparent
reports that there IS
general slump which fsct is not the and al
that merchants have raised prices
locally Our local merchants
than and an many cases
than they De replaced
Prices goods have been pu-
articles that have been SOLO
less than ecould actually purchase the new goods
& Il. LIEN, Clothier
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-01

No Written Music In Slam.
In Siam music Is never written. but
learned by ear and handed down FROM
generation to generation.
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When Contracted II Expands.

Funny thing about cold. You
catch it without trying; If you let 1t
run on it stays with you. and If You
stop it it goes away.-Boston Tran
script.
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Novel Necklace.

Western Newspaper-Her emily OF.
nament was a necklace of small pears.
the gift Of the groom.--Boston Tran.
script.
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~ Makes = difference,

lt Makes a Difference.
The man who tries to reform others
Is an inspired missionary. The man
who tries to reform you Is q hypO
critical humbug.--Cincinnati Enquirer.
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On the WAY

Read In the paper the other do
about an aerial funeral? Well. that
start In the right direction, anyway
Fort Porter Reporter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-01
PesslmIssic

'Tt is all over but the shouting
said the politician to his friend the
night before election, "and, between
you and me, our side won't have 70
attend to that."-Beston Transcript.
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a Terror, Perhaps!

Bessie, why don't you try to De a
good little girI?" II do try awfully
hard" But you don't succeed very
WELL" "Why, mother, just think how
bad I'd be If didn't try at all."-Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1920-07-01
wh.re the Feathers 90.

"a man might succeed In featnerlns
his own nest" remarked the Observer
of Events and Things, ~ so mucn q
his money didn't go toward putting
them on his wife's hats"
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l.rd., Naar pspartmsnt.

Hard.Wsar Department.
Advertisement--"Bed Bedroom suits, OAK
and satin walnut" Wopdn't suit us;
orr pajamas must be of more pliable
materfal.-Boston Transcript
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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
s.ek 70 Overcome lndeclsIon.

Oh. weakness and INDIGESTION Of
mind, If not yourself vices, to how
much Of exquisite misery Go zen not
often pave the way l--Wslter Scott.
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National Council OF Women.

The National Council OF women
consists in the United States OF thirty,
one organizations, with approx.na
ly 100000 members.
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Manager Alex Gackowski of the
Kenfield- Lamoreaux Company, was
visitor at Chicago and the Twin
Cities where he transacted business
during the past week.
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Wonderruy YeIfcwseone Park,

The Yellowstone National park. the
browning wonder Of Americas won
derlands, has within Its area 1872
square miles, several high mountain
ranges, three large rivers with their
tributaries, 26 lakes and 20 water.
falls.
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the Big Leap Year dance July 1Oh.
+
Manager Alex Gackowski of the
Embellishments Company, was
visitor at Chicago and the Twin
Cities where he transacted business
during the past week.
FOR RENT-Seven room house on
west third street. 3 lots with this
place. Has sewer and water. $1,000
per mo. Inquire of w. A. Robinson.
-
FOR SALE 1915 Harley David
son motorcycles speeds with Bosch
Magnetic and full equipment, every
thing in first class shape. Price is
$175.0O. Ashland Cycle Works, Ash
land, Wis.
+
Five room house with bath and OF 9r
modern conveniences. Good basement
and best location in the city, This is
an ideal place. Rents fir $1,000 per
month. Inquire of w. A. Robinson,
Times office.
Plan on attending the big dance to
be given at the Grange hall, Satur-
day night, July 3rd. You can rest
assured that you will have a fine
time with Fortier's Big Four fur
nishing the music.
|. G. Schwager of Ashland, was a
visitor in the city last Sunday. Mr..
came for the purpose of attending the
Pythian picnic put after arriving
here learned that he wuld be unable
to take train to Salmo during the
afternoon.
-
Miss Alice V. Norman, of Chicago,
was in the city Saturday and ap-
pointed Miss Theodore Axelberg, or
ganizer of SHAKESPEARE Story Telling
Club and Miss Esther Swanson as
Organizer of the Home Economics
Extension Bureau.
=
How About the Llsteners7
To hang on the organ; motto for
the average choral society: "Lord
have mercy on us miserable singers!'
Judge.
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Cornucopia invites you all to attend
the Big Leap Year dance July 1Oh.
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FOR RENT-Seven room house on
west third street. 3 lots with this
place. Has sewer and water. $1,000
per mo. Inquire of w. A. Robinson.
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How About the Llsteners7
To hang on the organ; motto for
the average choral society: "L0rd
have mercy on us miserable singersv
Judge.
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THAT LEGACY HELPED SOME
OF courss Newspaper Man Really
Had Done Well, but Not Entire.
y by HE Own Efforts.

"When I Gee a ragged man." said
the chairman, virtuously. n say to my.
self there goes one Of LIES MASTERS.
There goes q man who has refused to
make the most Of his gifts. There u
no excuse for poverty. gentlemen. Ev.
eryous should rise"
"Hear! Heart" cried his hearers.
Everyone" exclaimed the chair.
man. may carve out q good position
for himself II he Wishes"
"Perhaps you are right" interposed
a member. "Only today I met q news
paper man who told me that 20 year,
ago he came to Chicago with exactly
IS in his pocket. He 10 now worth
$4,000 and he owes this entirely Ia
his own ability and energy, combined
with good health and q high code Of
ethics. and to the fact that his uncle
recently died and left him $50 9o5."-
Chicago News
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Makina Sure.

Charley. DEAR" said young Mra
Toxins, II am glad to see you taking
~ much interest in politics as you for
merly took In racing"
ut II the duty Of every man and
woman to take an interest In politics"
DO you wish me to vote for the
sane candidate that 700 dot"
why shouldn't your
II thought It might be Q good idea
for mo to vote for the other one. Il
would be Q satisfaction to feed that one
o. the other Of ~ has at last succeed
"a in picking q winner"
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Fourth Re- Army Falls.

Risa.-Niiitary news from the Rus.
Sian Polish and Polish.I.ithuanian
fighting front 10 entirely ovcrshadow'
ing the peace conference. Messages
received by the Polish delegation from
the Grodno. Ida sector says that vir'
tually all Of the Fourth Bolshevlst
army has been captured in an en-
circlinH movement By the Poles, and
that all the staff was taken except
the commanding general and the chief
Of staff. Twenty.six thousand, slx
hundred and fifty prisoners and ~
machine guns have been captured.