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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01
Expert Smokers.

The feat of the London workman In
keeping pipe alight for two hours
and five minutes. reminds CORE
spondent of the London Morning Post
that these pipe-smoking competitions
have long been held In Belgium. He
says: 1.-The prizes to be won are not
inconsiderable, and once took part
In competition In which the winner
received 500 francs.
"All the competitors were given q
certain quantity Of tobacco. a long
church-warden pipe. and box OF
matches. Then at asgiven signal they
all lit up and smoked away. l forget
the time the winner made his pipe
last, but 1t was well over two hours.
Nine alas, went out In something over
half an hour.
1.-THE winner was very old Flemish
peasant of patriarchal appearance, and
his victory was well earned. for he
smoked In solemn silence the whole
time. only diverting himself by copi-
Gus drafts from his chopin of beer,
which was frequently replenished dur.
ing the course Of the contest" =
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01
WORLD PRODUCTION OF GOLD
Figures Given by the Director Of the
Mint Show Enormous Amount OF
Metal Mined.


Since Columbus landed in America,
according to statistics assembled by
the director of the mint, the world
production of gold through 1910
amounted to fnore!than u billion troy
LOUNGES. The estimated amount is the
equivalent of 29,448.92 tons of the
precious metal, occupying 49,1OO.85
cubic feet, and worth more than 17A
billions OF dollars.
This tremendous volume Of gold
must be measured by bigger unit
than the gold dollar If Its magnitude
Is to be appreciated. If gold were
cast in gigantic dollars" one foot
thick and having a diameter Of approx
imately 1S feet inches, each would
weigh 1855 tons and be worth 100
million dollars. The worlds gold pro-
duction since 1902 would make TT
such dollars" and leave more than
half enough for another. If stacked,
therefore, these gargantuan coins
would form tower 18 feet 8 inches
in diameter, more than. lit feet high.
Since 1905 the average annual world
production wOuidoihaveg added about
four and halfsof these dollars to
the stack each year, but In 1918 and
1919, the latest two years for which
statistics are complete. the output
would have made less than four Of the
100 million-0oiiG: pieces each year.
National Geographic Bulletin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01
InsIstent Fish TaIe.

"Myl Robert" said Park avenue
wife to her husband, recently, 40
you think there could be dead rat
in one of our walls? The smell Is
very bad. / have hunted all over the
place, and l can't imagine what else
1t could be-"
ut Is possible" said the husband.
And he went out on the back porch.
The odor seemed to be particularly
strong there. Closer inspection re-
vealed that the trouble could apparent
ly be pinned down to an old coat.
Closer examination of this old coat
revealed small fish In the last stages
Of decay. Then the husband remem-
bered that when he was fishing he had
put the fish In his pocket until he could
wade to the bank and deposit 1t In his
bucket.-Indianapol News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01

"Say, mister" the particularly OBJ
jectiOnable yagabond demanded of the
prosperous appearing citizen, would
you give 81 to greatly improve and
beautify your town."
whats the idea?" was the suspi
cious response.
"Why, for two bucks I'll move or
to the next village" the Objectionable
one explained.
Here's the money."-Winnipeg
,r,,l . 4 & s s.asGs has, az 1rr n
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01
Home h(uIl.
| Helps Y !.

Much is expected from the American
Country Life association, which Is dis
tinguished from other organizations
aiming at bettering rural life In that II
lays its emphasis upon the human as
poets 0fsagriculture- One of Its precepti
is that "the farmer Is more important
than the farm" 1t Is organized on the
basis OF standing committees made up
of specialists In the various fields OF
country life.
At the third annual conference of the
organization held recently in Spring
field. Mass, the subject was Rural Or
ganization." The speeches indicated
that country people are at last awake
to their greatest problem-namely. thai
Of organizing themselves for co-Opera'
tive action It was declared at this
meeting that already progress In counr
try life is evident along every line OF
human endeavor that makes existence
more satisfying. The consolidation OF
schools Is proceeding with great rapid
ity; county and travelling Libraries are
extending library service to increasing
numbers Of rurnl residents; visiting
nurses are being requested In cumbers
larger than the supply numerous move
ments looking toward physical educa-
ton and recreation are In progress:
colleges. normal schools and universe.
ties are introducing courses In rural
sociology Chicago Post.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01
MASONTIMES OVERFLOW


Tuesday evening to resume. his du-
ties at the Mason Stat eBank after
spending his vacation in Cloquet.
]--
Mrs. A. M. Snow, Mrs. Chas. Snow
and Wilhemina Welty motored to
Drummond Wednesday afternoon.
Dorothy Welty of Drummond is
spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. A. M. Snow.
Miller Culver with Dairy Products
called on trade here Wednesday.
- -
Mrs. JULIA Lassels, of Groton, ).
D., is visiting at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Holms and family.
Mrs. Peter Lee spent part of the
week in Ashland visiting relatives.
F.
Misses Caroline and Agnes Johnson
of Minneapolis, are visiting with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. E.
johnson.
Mr.. Poziski of Ashland was a
Mason caller Saturday.
P. D. Jorgensen Of Bibon left for
Even, Mich, Saturday evening for
few days visit.
-
Pete Peterson of Cable was a guest
of the Standard Oil fellow over Sun
day.
+
Emil Swanson and Sons finished
their contract l,f excavating the
basement for the new bank. The
frames are being put up for the
concrete work.
+
Mrs. Agnes Johnson who spent a
few days with her parents returned
to Minneapolis.
+
Edna and Ruth Brown went to
Bayfield, Thursday to spend the week
end with relatives.
=
Carl Swanson went to Ashland
Thursday on business.
=
Kenneth Spears left for Minnea-
polls after spending the summer
with relatives here.
-
Jacob Nelson of Virginia, is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Swenson.
Mrs. Golf of Lake Geneva, left
for her home Thursday after spend
ing several weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
M. F. Bundy.
r
Gust Windahl is Bibon visitor
Caroline johnson and Mrs. Mar
tin Mastrian motored to Grandview
Thursday.
-
Miss Caroline Johnson entertain
ed a number of her. friends at her
home Thursday evening. Dancing
and luncheon constituted the evenings
entertainment. Those present were
Dora Peterson, Clara and Ruth OIL
son, Esther and Ruth Elstrom, Olga
Peterson, Esther Mastrain, Caroline,
Grace and Agnes Johnson and Roy
Westberg.
+
Raymond Snow returned here Sat-
urday evening after spending seven
weeks at the Molar Barber College
in Minneapolis.
II
Mike Lynch was down from Delta
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-
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Baldwin and
children autoed here from Bessemer,
Mich. Saturday night. the guests OF
Mrs. A. M. Snow.
r
Mr.. and. Mrs.. M. Mastrain and
children Arthur and Ruth and Miss
Caroline johnson motored to Duluth
and Superior Sunday
-
Miss Agnes johnson left Tuesday
for Minneapolis after spending her
vacation here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. IT, E. Johnson.
r
Miss Inez Mackay left for North
field, Mimi. where she is employed.
= II
John Martin spent Sunday with
his family at Rice Lake.
r
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Baldwin and chill
dren of Bessmer, Mich, Mrs. j. r.
Welty and family of Drummond and
Mrs. A. M. Snow motored to Wash
burn Sunday where they were join
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Welty and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Olof OIL
son and family of Washburn, motor
ing from there to Siskiwit. Each
car carried we'll filled baskets of
lunch enough for the day.
Rev. Dale of Crandview visited
Mason on Monday.
=
Raymond Snow left for Bessemer,
Mich, wheer he will visit friends for
a week.
Martin Mastrain and family made
an auto trip to Duluth this week.
- -
Mrs. Frank Brown left the first of
the week for Rice Lake and Cumber-
land where she expects to visit for
a time.
The dancing party given by the
Beavers at the M. w. A. hall last
Saturday evening was largely at
tended and all reported fine time.
Music for the dance was furnished
by the Garland City orchestra of
Ashland
Leo Doyle and family of Crandon,
Wis, are visiting at Mason this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. o. Hegg and family.>
The Standard Oil Company have
compelled their work of erecting
gasoline and oil tanks and building
an oil station on land opposite the
new Mason State bank. The men,
bers of the crew have. left for their
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert McCauley
were pleasantly surprised at their
home Sunday afternoon by num-
Der of Mason friends. A dainty
luncheon was served and those who
were there to enjoy it were: Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Dunnebeck, Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Conner, Mrs. Gus. Johson and son
CASTOR, VIM. Schram, Simon Johnson,
Peter Johnson, Dunberg, Mrs. Edgar
Martin, Messrs O'Connor, Chas. John
son, Otto Schram, Misses Ruth Iver-
son, Ethel Olson, Gladys Samuelson,
Mabel Olson, Clara and Agnes Iver-
son.
The Misses Anna Lind and Agnes
Iterson and Messrs Walter and A.
E. Lind motored to Park Falls, Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Snider and daugh-
ter of Park Falls, are visiting at the
McCauley home this week end.
= -
John Iverson who is employed at
Ashland, spent the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Nc
Cauley.
-
Miss Inez Mackay was pleasantly
surprised at her home Thursday
evening by number of friends.
Dancing and playing games was the
chief amusements of the evening
after which a delicious lunch was
served.
IL
Mrs. o. Samuelson was greatly
surprised Saturday evening when.
her friend took possession of her
home. 1t being her birthday, they
presented her with beautiful gift
r
Miss Mable Melstrand is home from
Milwaukee where she is employed,
for a few days vacation. She is
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01
BENOIT
DIED AT BAYFIELD,,

Mrs. Albert Becker received news
August goth of the death of her cou-
sin Gus. Okerlund at Bayfield,. Mr.
Okerlund was suddenly stricken by
appoplexy and died on the street.
His body was removed to the Han
sen undertaking parlors from which
place the funeral was held on Tues
day. Mr.. Okerlund had been resi-
dent of Bayfield, for more than twenty
years, where had followed the oc-
cupation of teamster. He was
known in the Benoit district.
Hugh Fleck and family, who have
been living at Connecticut, but who
recently moved to Detroit, arrived
at Benoit this week for visit with
his brother L. F. Fleck. They made
the trip by automobile, making great
time from the Michigan city. They
left Detroit Sunday morning and ar
rived at Benoit at p. M. Tuesday
afternoon. Mr.. Fleck has not seen
his brother since he was eight years
old and naturally the boys are hav-
ing a great time visiting together.
-
L. f. Krinbring made business
trip to Ashland Wednesday after
noon.
-
The business of the Benoit cream
cry is continually growing and the
number of patrons are increasing
weekly. The institution is making
Benoit busy place, especially on
cream days.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01

Mr. Frost, with theEimon Mercan-
tile company called on trade Tuesday
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-09-01

The Standard Oil Company have
compelled their work of erecting
gasoline and oil tanks and building
an oil station on land opposite the
new Mason State bank. The men,
bers of the crew have left for their
homes.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Decline of More
Than SIS a Bale
In Cotton Market
Near Months Show Slight Re-
covery From Early Break
of $50 Points, but Later
Deliveries Drop Further

AT times yesterday the cotton market
showed signs of supsiding activity
and excitement and an early decline
of about \ to l " cents pound was
followed by sharp rallies. This prob-
ably reflected feeling that scattering
long accounts in the futures market
had been pretty we'll liquidated. but the
market met renewal of more or less
general and urgent selling on recov-
cry, of so to 100 points from the lowest,
which seemed to reflect apprehension
of increased spot offerings.
Rumors that Southern bankers were
advising sales OF spots at present prices
were accompanied by reports of Southern
hedge selling here on the break which fol-
lowed, and prices reached the lowest levels
OF the day and movement in tho late trad
ne ne Decemecr contracts, which had ral-
closed at 1886. compared with 1890 at the
close Of the previous day, while the general
net loss of 112 to 16S points, or more than
IS a bale.
cline of 81 to l25 points Under overnight
selling orders and liquidation, which was
stimulated ,arae, BY BY the continusd weakness Of
readily taken, but rallies met increased
selling, with the decline extending to As
for January, during the middle of the
sensiby diminished and the market showed
better tone during the early afternoon
ing by people who had taken profits on
long contracts earlier In the week, but
there was still a great deal OF nervousness
and uncertainty. and the market looked as
weak In the big afternoon break as at any
time since the decline started. Closing
prices showed rallies of 25 or 80 points
from the lowest on covering.
The report Of the Census Bureau that
September ]. compared with 3515s9 last
year. was a little under expectations but
was not considered an influence on the
days market. Advices from the goods
trade. indicating that some of the commits
sion houses were more willing to accept
bids. but that buyers in some cases were
now holding eff, awaiting further develop
ments In raw material. attracted some
attention.
The main factor on the break into new
low ground, however. was the rumors con-
cernng the attitude of Southern bankers
and the possibility that old crop cotton
would be liquidated In order to ease the
situation to frozen credits particularly
in the Eastern belt. December contracts
selling at 40 yesterday afternoon showed
a decline of $40 points from the high level
of Wednesday morning. southern spot
markets officially reported wcre so to
200 points lower and continued fair vol
ume OF business was noted at the declines,
with Houston reporting sales of 10,494
bales at decline of 1875 points to 1875
for middling
The local market for spot cotton
quiet and ITO lower. at 1866 for mddling;
no les reported.
The range of prices:
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Southern r. r. Directors
Again Defer Dividend

Directors Of tt Southern Railway
met yesterday and once more decided
to take no action on the semi-annual
dividend of 21z per cent on the pre-
ferred stock, due to have been paid
June 80 last. This was the fourth con-
secutive month that the board deferred
action.
Fairfax Harrison, president of the
road, in discussing the outlook in the
South and the general effect of the re-
cent rise in cotton prices, said that the
advance was the breath of wind for
which the Southern states have been
waiting" He declared that there is
now every indication that the corner
has been turned
at has been true in the past" added
Mr.. Harrison, "that good cotton prices
affect all industries and increase the
buying power, which means improved
business. Goods purchased by the
South will mean better earnings for the
roads. Improvement Will, of course, be
gradual, but much is gained when sentl-
ment changes. All of our roads showed
better revenue in August than in any
month since December 1920. Our pow
is all in our excellent condition. OF
course, we have not taken up as yet to
any extent repair of freight cars"
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Early Wheat Drop
Is Regained Later;
Close Irregular
September Delivery Shows
Slight Gain for Day, but
May Options Drop; Corn
Is &c nerally Firmer

CHICAGO, Sept. 8.-Wheat prices
averaged lower on the Board of Trade
here to-day for good part of the day,
but rallied very sharply near the close
and at one time the deferred deliverie
were higher than yesterdays finish
September wheat showed more strength
than December, making gain for the
day Of 1aM%c over last nights finish
while December's close was the same
as the day previous.
Outside trade was not as large es yes
terday but there was a good class OF
buying on the breaks, while on the bulges
there was considerable selling by commits
sion houses.
Strength at Minnca polls. where Septem-
Der advanced 2%c. and December &c. over
yesterdays close on buying oe September
by elevator interests and Of December by
mills. started many Of the local profess
sionas who sold out yesterday to rein
stating their lines and this helped make
for tho sharp advance.
Corn and OTIS nrmer with wheat
Buying was scattered In these grains with
oats showing more strength than corn. The
trade anticipated q rather bearish govern
mont report corn. Corn closed Mc to
Mc. over the finish of yesterday while
oats finished 1c. to nc. higher than yes
terdays close.
Lard broke sharply at the start in sym
pathy with cotton and deliveries OF
1850. 900 pounds on September contract
Stop orders were caught on the way down
The market lower.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Coffee Tutures-Range OF prices:

Sales. Open. High. Low. Last.
1000 Mass Gas 4hs s5b S5la S6A s5A
1000 Seneca Cop So. 81 81 81 81
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Utah Copper Declares
Regular Soc Dividend
Large Earnings of 1915 and
1916 Utilized to Pay Share
holders Now

Contrary to the expectation of many
in the financial district, in view of the
present depression in the copper in.
dustry, directors of the Utah Copper
Company declared a quarterly dividend
of so cents a share, the same as three
months ago. In some quarters it had
been predicted that the distribution for
the current quarter would be omitted
entirely. The dividend was paid out
OF the large earnings of previous
years, Charles Hayden, a leading
director, pointed out in a statement,
which said:
Utah Copper is a completely rounded
out propoition, in every way equipped
and with no necessity for large funds
for new construction. Under these cir
cun1stances the board is of the same
opinion it was three months ago that
the large earnings made during 1915
and 1915, which were not paid out to
the stockholders at that time, should
continue to be paid out in reasonable
amounts at the present time. even
though the mines are closed, as the
company still has in excess of s1o,-
100000 in cash and bonds on hand in
addition to which it has several mill
lion dollars worth of copper paid for
outright"
Mr.. Hayden said there has been sub
stantial improvement in the metal
market, both foreign and domestic,
within the last ten days. From the
recent low of 111s to 11ss cents
pound he said that copper sold yes
terday at 12M cents and as high as
125s and 12A cents for foreign de-
livery. The largest copper purchasers
abroad have been Germany and Japan.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Butter, Cheese and Eggs

Creamery, higher than extras 42A @ 43c /:
extras 92 score, n @ 42c; hrsts. 81 q 41c
unsalted, higher than extras. "A q 46c: ex-
tras. 43Q 43lac; firsts. 3S @ 42c: seconds,
"a y q 37c: state dairy tubs. finest, 40D41c;
good to prime, 81 39c; common to fair.
$c@ sec; ladies, current make. extras, so a
case lower grades 25@27c: packing
stock. current make No. /. 27027iac; No.
2 2ec; lower grades, 24925hc
Chcese-Receipts were S.5?s boxes. New
York State flats, hold specials. 2lQ2 22c !;
fresh fresh specials. q q 2l &c; average run 20@
2o1ac; state twins, specials. 2l@21j2c;
average run, 20Q 20hc: Wisconsin. double
DAISIES, fancy. 1917 @ 201ac single Daisies.
fancy, 10 y % 2lc; Young Americas. 2lh a
~ NC state skins, S@15c.
Eggs-Receipts 35.764 cases Fresh gath
cred, extras dozen. 42G 45c; extra iirsts,
3S q 4lc; firsts. S4@37c: seconds, 2s@ssc
trade eggs. % @ soc; dirtes, regular packed
NO. l. 2bU2Sc: Nc. and poorer 1Sm25c.
cenecAs fair to choice. dry. 22@24c. re-
aaF,sefa,or es+ eggs special marks. fancy, $50
white eggs, S8044c; State. Pennsylvania
ana nearby western hennery whites, extras
9SWoOc extra hrsts 52o57c; firsts 4s@
PIC gathered whites. rirsts to extra frsts
Coast white. extras. 81 Soc extra hrsts
5l q sc: frsts. IS q 50c other Western and
southern gathered whites 35949c: state
pennsylvania and nearby Western hennery
browns, extra. 4eG 49c: gathered brown
and mixed colors. graded extras 42@45c:
hrsts to extra firsts. S5@41c-
Potatoes-Maine. $50 lbs. s425@440;
Long Island. hbl.. s4.250475. Jersey red
io0 los ~. 5Q3i No. ?. s1.25Qp1. so; sweets
Maryland. bbl., .S3@3.5V. Virginia, 81 "a:
$50.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Corn Production
Estimate Il aised
154,OOO,O 900 Bushels
Weather Favorable for Crop
in August, According to
Department of Agri-
culture; Wheat Declines

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.-Recovery Of
the corn crop during August from the
serious damage sustained from July
weather conditions featured the Sep
tember grain report of the Department
Of Agriculture, issued to-day. Favored
with good growing temperatures and
plenty of rain in practically the entire
corn belt, the production forecast made
a jump of 154, 100000 bushels, lringing
the indicated production to 3,186,000, 900
bushels, or only 48.0O0,000 bushels less
than last years crop, the largest ever
grown. With continued favorable con-
ditions, this years production may yet
become record crop. Indications are
that most of the crop is now out of
danger from frost.
The wheat crop showed decline Of
100000 bushels, with a total Of 1884,
100000 bushels indicated as this years
harvest. Oats Will be a short crop this
year, the indicated production having
declined 47000,0O0 bushels during Aug
ust, with total crop of 100000, 900
bushels forecast. That is 100000, 900
bushels smaller than last years crop
and 343,000,000 bushels less than the
average for the five years previous to
last year.
Potatoes showed an increase of
100000 over a month ago, with total
Of 323, 100000 bushels, but the crop )
almost 00,O00,O00 bushels smaller than
last year and almost 5O,O0o,000 below
the average of the five years previous.
Tobacco production indications showed
an increase of 59,OO0,O00 pounds over a
month ago, with a total of 948,000, 900
pounds. The improvement was confined
almost entirely to the Northern to-
bacco producing states.
There were only minor changes in
the indicated production of other crops.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-09
Curb Prices Fall
Back After Rise
In Early Trading
Glen Alden Coal and r.. J.
Reynolds ''B" Show Gains
at the Close, but Fail to
Hold at Top; Oils Easy

| Profit taking and renewed selling
brought about a setback for curb
stocks after many of the active leaders
had shown substantial gains in the
early trading yesterday.
Glen Alden Coal and R. ]. Reynolds
"B" were fractionally higher at the
close, but both failed to hold all their
advance, the coal stock at one time
being up more than point. Tobacco
Products Export gained Il at 6, and
some of the other industrials ruled
firm.
Oils as rule were slight1- easier
although Standard Oil Of Indiana reg
high for the movement. Maracaibo
was off y at 17%.
Lyons Petroleum Company reports
ene bringing IN Of its Barnett No. g
IN the Lyons Pool (Oklahoma), with a
thousand barrels daily production.
Industrials