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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
The Spider at HCme.

Ugh. an ugly SPIDER" some little girl
cries in disgust when she suddenly meets
one Of these tiny creatures or happens to
run against a web in some out-ofthe-
way corner. But though the house spi-
derS may be plain enough i'll appearance,
their outdoor cousins are many of them
worthy of being called pretty. and all
spiders found here III this country are
harmless things. not inclined to bite. and
doing good service in devOuring inSay Is
that mIsn- ::e"ome a pest. Probably few
boys or girls have ever thought IF Spi-
ders as bridge-builderS or ballOOniSts
Yet many of them are really tirst-class
engineers.
One of the most interesting of these is
called the SaltiGrade or flying spider
probably because she travels in such a
curious fashion, her name coming from
two Latin words meaning to step by
leaps Look carefully along the posts or
tall stalks on some breezy autumn morn
ing if you are in the country and you
may spy n slender thread or two waving
in the air. which proves 10 be attached
at one end to the little spinner. who has
chosen carefully her elevated position
There she sits. perhaps on some tall cat
tail at the brook SIDE, or ON Il wooden
post close by n country road. her head
pointed toward the wind, her abdomen
raised, in order To give free play to the
Silken threads which she is weaving with
the tiny SpinneretS at the end OF her
body. The wind draws out the threads
till they have grown so long that they
are buoyant. and the spider. making =
spring into the air at just the right mo-
ment, is carried away on her queer bal
loon of threads TIL she lands at last m
bush where she can make her home.
OFTEN she is obliged TO set up housekeep-
inS wherever the wind leaves her and
sometimes sad thing happens and She
is carried out TO sea. When her halionn
has once lifted her off her feet, Mistress
Spider clingS tightly to the drifting
threads. and quickly spins a mesh Of
web. like tiny basket. on which she
have been seen to make their balloons
aight by slowly drawing in the long
threads till they form a ball. when the
small ballOonist drops by her own weight
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
d. ring the Hot Wave.

Now is the time to improve your health
habits.
Fasting for one day will often prevent
a serious illness.
More people suffer from eating too
much than too little
Fruit should be large portion of ones
breakfast
If inclined to he nervous study TO mas
ter yourself and exercise self-control.
If You feel too tired to work, stop
work. 1t is never wise or prudent 10
work beyond ones strength
DO not be afraid Of night air: fresh
night air is bette than stale bottled day
air
Wear linen next to the skin, as it more
readily abSorbS moisture. and wear WOOL
ems for outer garments. for it does not,
and so, between the two, keeps the body
dry
1t is well to have several pairs of shoes
and never wear ;he same pair more than
one day at a time, and if damp. a two or
three days rest will be better for the
feet and shoes
Women should take five minutes day
from work and lie fiat uu the back. all
muscles relaxed with eyes closed. This
will be found wonderful preseryer Of
health, beauty anG strength.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
For Summer Headache.

Too much blood in the brain j. \ fire..
qnent cause of headache. Pains are fell;
al over the head, the face becomes
lSht ny noise causes eNcruciating pain
In eases OF this kind the sufferer S6ould
he careful in diet and should no, raf
meat ottener than once day.
ron iittlp hlno1 IN ~, -; ,
cause Of headaches. II is recognized by
di]AutSS, noises in the ears ana pains on
iop OF the head. The best stimulant j. n
cup oi strong lea or coffee or bow. of
soup. People who suffer WITH hes nno'l
aches should sleep with their head, INV
\ nenralSi headache is often the r..
sun of cold caught in a bad tooth. which
1utt1N the nerves Of the face and Is ac-
or ON the back of the head. 4 musinEd
leaf placed ON the uape of the meek Mil
relieve 1t. Another remedy which 5
paper soaked in vinegar ana annlir6 ~
The painful spot.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Some Ways of the World.

The simplicity which used to be a dis
tinguishing trait of well-bred young
girl Is, it is sad to say. rapidly disap-
Dearlng. The wearing of jewelry. for
instance, which, with the exception of
some simple ornament, formerly was for
hidden. is now not only permissible, but
has become so general that sweet sim
pbcity feels herself quite ''out of it, i'll
contrast TO her Respondent companions
who even in the daytime wear glittering
chains and pendants of value over their
ornate muslins, while in the evening
many rich married woman might envy
their array of costly jewels. 1t is de-
clared that such display, which surely
is in bad taste. il not vulgar, is purely
American; that English, French and
German girls dress as simply as ever,
and that it is one of the evidences of
new born independence of European
opinion that mothers who were wont to
order the lives of their daughters on the
lines of English traditions now allow the
latter to vie with each other in ostenta-
tious display.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
For Thin Neck.

In little porcelain kettle melt one
half ounce of cocoa butter and two
ounces of lanoln. At night rub onto
the throat, sending the finger tips round
IN small circles, pressing inward to re-
yive circulation in the under layer of
muscles. Follow with upward strokes
with the fingers fiat. holding up the chin
wei and sweeping up the jawbones
After ten minutes of this, go in for eX-
ercise treatment. Take the soldiers DO
sltiCn of chin up, chest out, heels togeth-
er, hips back Place the hands on the
hips. Hold the shoulders firm and
straight and allow the head to drop first
to one side and then to the other. Do
this for five minutes. inhaling and exhal-
ing deeply and slowly. Drop the head
forward. then back as far as it will go
DO this for five minutes. Wipe away as
much of the developing cream as you can
with dry flannel cloth and 20 TO bed.
In the morning battle with cold water
dashlng the water on the throat and
chest with Il big sponge. Rub briskly
with a coarse towel. Breathe deeplv.
You'll feel like hurting the furniture
around and you will be buoyant and
cIear-hcaded.
The purpose of exercise is to develop
and till ont the laccid muscles. The mus
cleS form the foundation for the nice lit
tie fatty cushions that make throat and
chest plump and beautiful Qui
Nive
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Don't Cush.

The dictionary defines poiSe as ''the
state or quality of being balanced: eQui-
librlum; equipOiSe hence, figuratively
equanimity; rest" Posc instills grace
and symmetry into the workings Of the
mind, just as physical exercise does into
the movements of the body. 1t is rarely
a natural endowment. hut may be cult
waited to the point where it becomes sec
and nature. PoiSe always carries with ii
4 suggestion of reserved force, and the
woman who wishes to acquire it must
learn 10 husband her energy as we'll rs
her time; she must not fritter away
words. moments or emotions
he woman of poise INDUCES in a few
eNciamationS or SuperlativeS, aud does
not waste enthusiasm over trifes. She
Is gracious, hut never gushing, and she
has acquired the habit of listening atten-
lively, not awaiting WIN ii-concealel
eagerneSS pause in the conversation to
enable her to rush in and take the floor.
ne woman of p0lSe never fingers after
her goadby Is spoken; never. in fact. IN
ger any circumstances, talks long while
standing. She does not experience the
diihrultN too many people have of taking
l"aNe gracefully. She says goodhy. gives
you bright smile. and is off 10 the
pleasure or duty that awaits her. You
d" not hnd out all there is to know ahout
the woman the first time You meet her.
You become acquainted with her ny de-
srGes and grow gradually into her friend
ship.-ida Brevoort Roberts in the NVnn-
ans Home Companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
What Children Should be TAUGHT.

The least part of children's education
is that which they get from books.
They should be taught a thousand
things at home in early life to make
them good members of society
They should be taught to treat their
elders with respect.
They should be taught to wine their
boots when they come in on wet days.
They should he taught To speak SOFTLY.
and answer when spoken to, and not to
contradict.
They should be made to SIT stiH on
occasions when they are in the drawing
room with grown-up people.
They should be taught to use their
forks and spoons judieiously, not to ssTJfif
their food, or to make unpleasant noises
in eating.
They should be taught not to expect to
hear their own voices on every occasion.
and not to interrupt older peoples con-
versation.
They should be taught to shake hands
with people in meeting or parting, and to
bow to people they know in the streets.
They should be taught not to stare
rudely or to make audible remarks upon
persons and things al >ut them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
How Not to Wear shirtwaist,.

But speaking Of backs and shirtwaists,
have you noticed how miserably many
women wear theirs at the rear? Mar
ried backs" one clever girl calls these
frumpy. blousy, carelessly adjusted
clothes, and though it may be cruel to
connect welded bliss with untidiness. it
is nevertheless a fact that the wedding
ring often accompanies them. And where
for? Are there no little sons to dress for
no small daughters to be instructed in the
Importance of details? 1t almost looks as
if what the world says of us is true--a
husband once captured. nothing else
counts. File ON We, careless matrons
Dress is a power not to be despiSed, and
if YOU only knew how hubby looks at
other well-dressed backs you would perk
up a bit.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
SNAP SHOTS.
Every saloon sells the same"

Every saloon sells the same"
If you can, keep your life free from
can..
For the picture OF health-a good
frame.
Sunday is the day Of strength; the
others are week days.
An orator may spout like whale and
still be only shark"
The man with the lawn mower often
wishes that it were less.
The janer still plays the Old game of
Hold fast all | give thee.
When the minister puts one and one
together they are both won.
In a prohibition town. the wine sell.
ers are deep and kept dark
The man who is imprisoned for life no
longer breads being found out.
Good landr is the most appropriate
expression for senSisi; passenger.
The more Of sponge a man is. the
less he tries to keep clean record.
At times even the wide-awake drum
mer is caught mapping on a sleeper.
The pitcher may not belong to any
particular set because he's an odd piece.
School children, in studying punctua-
ton. don't lose sight OF the vacation pc
rod.
A woman may have way Of her own.
but she shouldn't always have her own
way.
Its not all the fault OF the street COM
miSSionerS that the city doesn't mend its
ways
The weather is warm now. hut it's no,
till it : colder that we shall see the
weather strip.-Philadelphi Bulletin.
From Washington come reports that
the worst forest fires sine. 1896 are prev
alent in the Cascade mountains.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Making APOLOGIZE.

Observation has taught me that guests
as a rule do not see what in the eyes Of
the hostess seems to call for apology.
writes Helena II. Thomas in Good
Housekeeping. recently called upon a
woman Of culture and was greatly en-
j0ying her vivid account Of trip
abroad. when She suddenly came to Il
pause, and in a shocked tone exclaimed: :
The maid neglected to dust that piano!
Why, | could write my name upon it,
Then from seeing through her eyes the
beautiful scenery mine had never rested
upon. | was called back to the drudgery
of life; when the truth was that my
back was toward the piano, and so
should but for the apology have remained
in ignorance Of the neglect of the maid
The call, which might otherwise have
been wholly uplifting, ended in com
plants.
The most enduring lesson came to me
from one who. under the most trying cir
cumstnnceS, retrained from making any
apologies.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
A Physicians Werning.

Ifnysicilns are strong in their utterance
against she tight neckbandS which the
mgd:sh girl thinks necessary. Many cases
u serious congestion, producing sudden
fainting fiIs. have resulted from the prac-
tice of COMPRISING the throat in the stiff
stocks and other neckWear that have
long been in fashion. Worse even than
the stock i The svdthing ribbon. accord
ing to the doctors. for this can wind 50
softly and smoothly about the throat that
it is pulled more tightly than is realized
until the trouble from impeded circula-
ton occurs A sudden movement. rapid
walking perhaps. or anything that quick
ems the heart action, may prove the ex-
citing cause to a severe attack while the
great arteries Of the throat are thus
corded.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
What TO Talk About.

The subjects Of entertaining CONVEX
>atlon are, of course. multiplied by in
creased knowledge of books, OF the world
IF men and women, music. arr and trav-
81, writes Mrs. Burton kngSland in
the Ladies' Home Journal One should
he familiar with the current news of the
day and the IoOicS occupying public az
tenti0n, with the names and authors Of
the new books and he able to say some
thing worth hearing about what one has
read aud heard. Many get no further
in speaking Of a book than that il is
dull or interesting. Others give in few
words what seems to be its central idea
rs characteristics, the time and scene az
lis action. quoting perhaps S0me SCENTS
meut that has impressed. or witticism
that has pleased. True culture carries
with 1t an atmosphere of breadth-fha
world and not the village. 4 woman
lacking it, was said 10 betray by her CON.
NcrSatlon Il mind Of narrow commas,
bounded on the north by her servants. ON
the east by her children On the South bv.
her ailments and on the west hy hcr
clothes The mind grows shallow when
occupied perpetually with trivjalities. a
course of solid reading is n good tonic
hen ignorant Of our ignorance we il
not know when we betray ourselves
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Value of LemonC.

The use of lemons is quite as important
fiprs. The daily face wash of lemon
juice and water will keep away the most
distressing features of the summer tan
and sunburn And the plain lemonade
will be much more beneficial-so far as
the complexion is cOncerned-than the
constant use of sodawaters, and quite as
cooling and refreshing. A quick way of
making lemonade is from a syrup Of lem
takes but a short time to prepare sufIi-
Gent for serving several times. The pro-
portion is three-quarters of . pound of
sugar to one tumbler Of lemon juice. Dis
solve the sugar in a tumbler Of hot wa
ter. Put in jars and when needed add
the cold water.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Too Busy to be Kind.

l sometimes think we women nova
days are in danger of being too busy tn
he really useful" said an old ladv
thonghtfully. We hear SO much about
HlaNlhS every minute count. aud always
having some work or course of study for
spare hours, and having our activities oll
SNNtematlzed that there is no place left
tor some waySide kindneSAeS. I'VE GA tn
sec the sick neighb0r aud relieve the poor
neighh0r bur for the common everyday
pelShbor who has not fallen hy the way.
50 far rs we can see. we haven't n min
ute 10 spare. But everybody who needs
Il cnpful Of cold water isn't calling the
fact out To the world. and there are a
great many little pduseS ny the way thar
are no waste of time The old-fashioned
exchange Of garden flowers over tho
back fence and friendly chat ahnur
domestic matters hclped to brighten
weary days and brought more cheer than
many sermon. We ought nor 20 he
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Dress the Little Ones in White.

Al small children should be dressed in
WHITE says writer IN Harpers Bazaar
II Is a great mistake to put them into
voIorS There arc plenty of inexpensive
materials in white to choose from tn
make variety. As soon as the baby
y old enough to creep, She can have liz
re diInlty creeping troekS, or even brown
ltNiand 1neS. To put on over the white
irack. and in that way the fashion is
not 50 expensive as it seems. Ii eytr,
warmth is desired il can be obtained by -
/ nm hannrl worn under the frock Long.
wasted, effects are fashionable as soon
rs children are put into short clothes
me waist Is a mass of horizontal upk>
ana lines OF embroidery. with rutfieS mt
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
lust a Little Piece Of String "

The contempt OF our American men for
men who wear C0rSetS is 4 curious tuu.
trast TO the sublime c0mp0Sure of the coy,
seted German army officers. An Ameri-
can woman last year in Dresden saw 81
German suardSnlau in the most resp,end-
cent of uniforms with telltale white corset
strings dangling below his coat MORT
hed for him, the American oyercame her
own >QueamiShneSs and, rs dpljcately rs
possible informed the man that his cor
set strings were hanging, With the nj
most unconcern and barely "A Thank
YEN the officer tucked the strings ont
OF sight. Evidently they. aud the article
ot costume they advertised, were To him
a matter Of course.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Don't be a "Porcher'.

Al every summer hotel there is 10 be
seen an army Of women ana girls who
have been named "porcherS." Don't De a
porcher, even though YOU have % spend
your holidays at hotel Tn, 'porcher''-
well. She sits on the porch That's ALL
Perhaps she crpchets idly, or dawdle>
over a bit 0f lace or muslin which She
misnameS her work. Dressed an" and
ready for inspection morn, noon ana
night, the ''porcher" sits aud rocks in her
live people who come andIgo between her
aud the rest Of the world. My dear girl>.
run about on the grass. in the woods.
along the country roads. afont. awhpel or
on horseback; T1W on lakes. drift on
streams and rivers. dip in the sa,t sea,
camp in the pine woods; rejoice in the
natural life Of the farm; Journey the
world around, or stay in the sugar-camp
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24

\ speaker on food values for children
recently urged her hearers TO take spy
ciai care that sufficient amount Of fat
was provided in the. diet of their grow
ing children. Too many mothers think if
a child eats heartily of / breakfast cereal,
gets a piece Of lean, rare steak or ehop
with baked potato at noon. and dish
Of bread and milk at night that his diet
is sufficiently rich He still needs fat.
which can be got in pure butter. rich
cream. and the fat of meat if he will emf
IT, Children cat of infancy can be- taught
10 like pure olive oil, than which nothing
is bette for them
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Il Young Folks Column. u
The Wise Squirrel,
The mountain and the squirrel
Had Il quarrel

Tho mountain and the squirrel
Had Il quarrel,
And the former called the latter Little
I'rig:'
Bun replied
You are doubtless very big;
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together,
To make up year
And a sphere
And l think it no disgrace
To occupy my place.
If I'm not so large as you,
You are not so small as |.
And not half so spry.
I'll not deny you make
very pretty squirrel track;
Talents differ: all is we'll and wisely put,
If cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut
r. w. Emerson.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Three I!ondOnS.

While building the London EN a..
the werkmen came upon a grave
of oyster shells. bones Of cattle, ".l
in the Youths Companion "
ments We're dug up under 'ha J
church in Threadneedle street. d.4 .-
pavements have been cut through
eral parts Of the city. Author
the subject say that all The So" En-.
10 have risen over Roman LONDON
rate Of nearly a foot in a cen. .r.
farther must the Searcher dag ~ '. ..
third London, the earlier Iona -..
Bri,ons. /, is supposed TO b.
der The london Of Roman DAY,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Serving Frat Raw.

Three points must be observed in serv-
ing the raw fruit; first. it must be ripe;
second free from any indications Of de
cay or fermentation, and last, but not
least. TO enhance the enjoyment Of this
delightful gift Of nature it must be
served i,a cold. 4 suggestion Of green
adds greatly to the enjoyment Of the
fruit
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
For the Invalid.

Many Of the jelly preparations were
originally Intended for the person of fee
BILE digestion. Such is the case with the
so-cailed bread jelly. For this cut some
slices Of bread, trim off the crust aud
toast. Put this toast in bowl, sprink-
ling little salt and little sugar on
each slice. Pour over freshly-boiling wa
ter; cover the bowl closely and place in
basin Of boiling water Cook until the
bread has turned to ielly-like consisten-
cy and serve warm with sugar and a
grating of nutmeg.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24

too busy to inquire for the girl away at
school or to be Interested in the letter
the mothers lonely heart to feel that
somebody else cares for that which
means so much to her. Especially We
ought not to be too busy to give and
receive little kindnesses in our home"
May no one be able to say of us that
we are too busy to be kind.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Eae Catbird.

Poet. when he wants to be
4 blue II ng-wave of mel0 ly-
Wood th eUsh, THRASH orto ?.
Pee notes that upward roll
A lullaby Of tlIek ana trili.
TIE robins call across the hill.
Poet. when he wants to he
A.. more than poet. singer he
Siuger-fCr now the hooking bird
From hopeysuckIe vine is heard
TrfIting. trilling alas. the fall
Ending in a harsh cat-calI
Poet. when lie wants to be-
Alas, the lesson We may see
The iife-S0ngs around rs mont,
Ending IN a broken note.
John TrjtwOOd Moore.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
For Shopperc.

4 shopper who had inst made Dur
chase in The writer's presence. pulled ont
neat little affair. something Ike card
case, from her shopping bag. From il
she took gummed label and handed it
- the clerk On this slip were her name
and address IN typewritiug She did not
nave 10 wait for "A clerk to - through the
lhorluus task OF getting her name This
plan saves time, especially if one has a
fine old Dutch name which has to be
spelled. This shopper knew also that her
bundle would not be delivered to her
ReXt-door nejghhor -Gocd housekeeping
FOR August.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
Uses Of the Hairpin.

You see, il you want to hang up a
plate on your walls" she said, delighted
to give advice about the decoration of a
small cottage which her bachelor brother
and chum Of his had taken for the sum
mer, all YOU have to do is To make
double hooks with four hairpins, catch
one side on the edge Of the front Of your
plate, and that leaves you the other to
pass Il string through Mt the back, which,
when tied taut, makes everything secure
and you can then hang up your PLAGUE
without fear of its falling. Do YOU seq"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-08-24
True Courtesy Not Matter of R lie.

Real courtesy. it must be borne in
mind. is not arbitrary form, but IA
comfort and happiness Of others. And
what hostess would be made more com
Portable or happy by having her efforts
to give pleasure rendered null by a rigid
observance Of n rule, which, like most
good ones, has its exceptions? Courtesy
is double acting between hostess AMI
guests-Iilian NJ. Siegfried in the WON
ans Home Companion.