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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
7
Revenue authorities warn individuals about penalties for home liquor production after national prohibition begins July 1. The Internal Revenue Bureau outlines fines and imprisonment ranges for failures to register a still, illicit whisky mash or beer, and violations of local or wartime prohibitions.
A Christian Herald writer notes many animals self-treat illnesses and injuries. Wild animals fend off fever by rest and darkness, while domestic animals seek grass and plants. Ants seal wounds with a fluid, a chimpanzee dresses a cut, and a terrier with an injured eye licks and robes the paw to soothe the wound.
Reports by physicians tracking pupil eyesight show one fifth of schoolchildren have defective vision and many potential draftees are rejected for the same reason. Mothers are urged to protect youngsters from contagious diseases like measles and scarlet fever by keeping them in a darkened room until a doctor says otherwise.
Chief Post Office Inspector James B. Stuart rules that taking a postcard from a mailbox of the neighbors and reading it is a violation of postal laws. He notes thousands of such mailings are never returned, reflecting ongoing mail security concerns.
The text explains that animals including cats treat injuries by self care. It notes humans do not know the exact methods used by wild animals for self treatment but asserts that every animal can skillfully diagnose and address its own injuries.
A steel cage with burglar alarm is being built around an apple tree on the A. H. Mulkins farm in Clay County West Virginia. The rare seedling tree cost five thousand dollars and a nursery company will supply budding stock for propagation. A watchman has been employed for extra protection.
A compendium of proverbs with brief attributions. Italian proverbs warn against rash bargains and limited tools. French lines note shared dining. others claim bloodthirst and commerce favor freedom. Includes attribution Richardson.
A writer from Toledo News-Bee notes the social costs of growing and shaving a mustache. Friends ridiculed the process, family frowned, and the jokes intensified after shaving. The piece ends by affirming the bravery required to both grow and remove facial hair.
A geologist reports discoveries proving multiple glacial episodes in Earth’s history. New evidence near Ridgway Colorado beneath San Juan lavas atop upper Cretaceous rocks suggests deposits formed in early Eocene times.
Major General Squier chief signal officer reveals that trees can act as wireless receivers during wartime. He described stations using treetops as antennas to read messages from ships and European stations and demonstrated a field laboratory near the bureau of standards.
A lyrical meditation on the catbird’s song and antics. The speaker marvels at the bird’s varied tunes and mimicked operatic grandeur, pairing musical phrases with vivid observations of a nimble, glinting creature in a green tree.
The text explains that most military ranks and terms originate from Norman influence, including ranks like marshal general colonel major captain and terms such as siege maneuver trench tactics march invasion assault and encampment. It contrasts these with sea terms, which are largely Anglo-Saxon.
Quick exchanges reveal sharp humor about jealousy and jobs, nations and golf, social circles and dental prestige. Jokes pivot on misunderstandings, clever asides, and a playful look at modern foibles.
A rundown discussion features contrasts among sympathy, legal arrogance, and self serving excuses. A character pledges trouble for the other, while lines recall paths, turns, and a dilapidated flower joke offered as a monthly versus weekly rose.
Government calls for invention of combination mail boxes usable by postal workers with a master key and by the owner only. The idea aims to streamline parcel and letter delivery while preserving security.
A dialogue mocks poetry earnings and suggests a West scissors grinder earned a fortune by suspicious means. The exchange notes a fortune left by the grinder and questions the legality of his methods, implying sharp business practices.
An Ohio experiment tracks 24 Leghorn hens over three years with a balanced ration. They consumed 17414 pounds of feed, produced 351 eggs per hen, and netted $4.18 profit per bird. mortality reached 29 percent. Adjusted feed costs and egg price imply annual profit above feed cost of over $1 per hen for three laying years.
Damage by insects is cited as costing the United States about 1.554 billion dollars yearly. The estimate reflects widespread agricultural and economic impact nationwide.
A reflection on how rural flowers from childhood evoke vivid, godlike recollections in adulthood. The piece argues that a child’s perception of flowers is intensely interior and powerful, guiding the mind back to early sensations and joy.
A reflective piece notes a hero raising a sword against a resistant foe yet finding satisfaction only after submission. The scene hints at inner resolve and the paradox of victory through restraint, emphasizing moral balance over brute force.
After a lengthy inquiry a French scientist states tuberculosis may be transmitted via perspiration from an infected person, with germs passing through the pores.
A column of aphorisms reflects on effort and pay day in a casual, reflective tone. It mixes adages about experience, secrecy, and the allure of distant dreams to comment on work, progress, and everyday fortune. The piece reads as anecdotal wisdom rather than news.
Federal Land Banks lent 15,946,000 to 4,630 farmers on long time first mortgages in March. The monthly statement shows total loans issued and the number of borrowers for the period.
The Bureau of Mines reports non English speaking miners suffer higher fatality rates due to inability to read warnings and follow instructions. In Pennsylvania anthracite 43 percent of workers are English speaking but account for 28.8 percent of deaths, while 56 percent non English speakers suffer 71 percent of fatalities. Similar patterns appear in Pennsylvania bituminous and West Virginia districts, with Indiana less pronounced.
An unlikely choice, ex gridiron coach and Penn State mentor Hugh Bezdek, was appointed manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 1919 Pirates, after a fourth place finish in 1918 and army returns, are viewed as a dangerous, competitive club with a strong pitching staff and pennant hopes.
Director Manning of the bureau of mines concludes his report with a striking claim that maintaining the English-speaking rate across three groups would have saved 716 lives and 900 serious injuries, underscoring Americanization and miner education.
Instructions advise using boracic acid in a wash for red eyes and granulated lids. A pinch of powder in the eye cup is used as a treatment to reduce inflammation and irritation.
Fragmentary lines ponder the weight of prayer and hardship. Vivid imagery links bruised herbs to frost and storms, while a sailor relies on stars. David’s songs echo grief and pain never sung, hinting at enduring sorrow.
A set of traditional recipes for durable cookies and small cakes. Instructions include cream shortening with sugar and eggs, spices like cinnamon and allspice, nuts and dates, and batter proportions for two dessert batches. Also includes browning oats, sour milk, and baking directions for a moderate oven.
The Federal Land Bank of Omaha tops the list with 4 565 in closed loans followed by Saint Paul with 1 893 200. Other banks reporting closed loans include Houston Spokane Louisville St Louis Columbia South Carolina Wichita New Orleans Berkeley Springfield and Baltimore. Since the system’s start mortgage loans total 198 609 000 with 79 949 borrowers and 185 643 have applied for loans totaling 492 066 733.
One of the new Canadian hydro electric plants at Niagara Falls will utilize the power from water falling 305 feet of the 800 feet difference between the levels of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
A vintage recipe snippet outlines making coconut cream cookies with eggs sugar shredded coconut cream and flour baked in a moderate oven. It also describes nut cookies with nut meats eggs sugar flour and butter and a lemony raisin mixture for a filled cookie.
Soak a salt mackerel until well freshened. Place in a dripping pan and cover with boiling water. When the water has evaporated pour over a thin cream, season and serve at once when hot.
A North Yakima Washington government trapper, active in the hills and valleys, is credited by ranchers with saving 24 000 sheep and 80 000 game birds over the past three years. They value the stock saved at 240 000 dollars, while the fur from those killed or trapped is worth 16 000 dollars.
A brief note reflects on the saying that the other fellow should observe the golden rule, attributed to a Boston Transcript sentiment about shared ethics.
In a playful fable a zebra and kangaroo debate names and quirks. The zebra insists on calling the kangaroo queer ness and remarks on differences, while the kangaroo questions the idea and both characters spar over identity and language. The tale ends with the zebra retreating to his yard.
A magazine note urges readers to focus on being sweet sincere and helpful rather than overthinking impressions. It suggests genuine kindness shapes the surrounding atmosphere more than deliberate effort.
A quote urging independent thinking, arguing it is better for individuals to stumble and learn than rely on others. The message emphasizes personal judgment over always depending on another’s brain.
A reflective line compares autumn leaves to spring growth, noting that the girl who judges by noise may err in counting significance and blunders. The piece dwells on perception and the value of quiet evidence over loud events.
A brief classroom exchange features a teacher and student named Tommy. The teacher references a poem line while Tommy replies with a punning misquote about the bee. The vignette captures a light moment in a teaching setting.
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