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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
HAhyyG READY EO>e HAZLONEEW

1t is all very well to talk about the advantages
of the modern quiet and decorous Halloween In
contrast to the rather more bosterous ones that
were formerly the rule-and yet in in some
locaties-but whatever the form Of celebration
1t would assuredly lose all its zest for Juvenile
America without the grinning jack-o'lanterns made
possible by We plump pumpkins. Moreover, with
out the yivid-hued orbs the Halloween hostess
would be at loss for decorative effects at dinner
and party And finally, without the wealth of the
pumpkins mellow interior we should one and all
be deprived Of that supreme decacy-the pump
kin pie-which is our bounden right on Halloween
even If some grabbed old doctor does deny 1t to
US all the rest of the year.
No one, probably, has the Imagination to pre-
dict how we could get along without the pumpkin
this prankish time, because not within the
memory of the oldest inhabitant have been
without these harbingers of the waning year. We
imagine Christmas without tree Illuminated
by the tiny electric lamps conceive st. Val
ent;nes day without those convenient and
nomcal post card valentines because 1t was not
many years ago that we knew not these hol-
day adjuncts. But Halloween without pumpkins!
Why, it Is too prepOsterous to give credence even
for AS well try to imagine Christ
without n.istletoe mince pie; a Memorial
day without flags: Fourth of July without
fireworks.
Yet for all that 1t Is the pumpkin and its con-
tents that gives go to the Halloween celebration;
this glory of the autumn corn field has never
been accorded much formal notice by unre-
sponsive world To be sure, some homely poet
putting into the look of things in the period
known the afternoon of the year, does make
some passing reference to the frost on the pump
kin" something of that sort, but what kind
Of recognition Is that for vegetable the very
sight of which is enough to make ones mouth
water. 1t ought to have monument be the
subject of commentator by congress, says the
enthusiast Halloween. Instead of such
mendation whisper the fact In shame) the
United States government, which gets out count
less books all sorts of fruits and flowers and
vegetables and bugs has devoted so much
pamphlet to the rotund delicacy-hasnt
indeed, deigned to notice his majesty of Hallow
cen except to give few hints to housewives who
may desire to can pumpkins, though that were
a fit fate for useful holiday adjunct.
But for all that there Is little lore relative to
the history and antecedants of the pumpkin-and
perhaps this is, after all, in keeping with Halow
cen stealth-it is known that the pumpkin Is
distinctvely American delicacy The aborignes
of North America planted it among their
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

long before the first white set foot the
continent Uf tradition is to be believed), and we
have followed much the same custom to this day.
OF course, pumpkins are raised in other environ
ment than in field, but no other surround
ings seem appropriate for the heralds of the
fall festivals.
Every true friend of the pumpkin Is forced to
admit that the name 1t bears is a plebian one for
SO royal fruit It's name has not only proven
disadvantage in some respects. but has resulted
in the pumpkin being confused with certain
other products of the farm. AS every person who
goes in quest Of pumpkin for Halloween plots
we'll attest, there is only form of pumpkin
that is worthy the and occasion-that
shapely orb of joy, round ball and with its
glossy surface tinted a vivid orange than
the orange fruit itself And yet there are people
who confuse the only and original simon-pure
which have its traditions or claims to distinction.
Just because the pumpkin belongs to the same
family as the summer and crookneck squashes
and the common, inedible gourds Is no reason
why anybody should confuse them one and
the same thing. Why, even the squashes that
approach most nearly to the pumpkin in color
lack its symmetry of form.
The uses of the pumpkin certainly varied
of any fruit vegetable. but whatever its
mission it comes into it's own along about Hal
loween. For one thing, that Is the height of the
harvest season for the pumpkin, and the people
who canning the delicacy stocking the
cellar busy now are likewise those house
wives who utilizing the feshy layer. that is
found just beneath the rind of the pumpkin, for
'stuffng| for the most famous of pies-the kind,
you know that the little boy objected to because
they unused up his ears. And. finally, there
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
WORK NOW A SCIENCE
HOUSEKEEPING TODAY A VERY
DEFINITE OCCUPATION.
Sanitary Conditions and the Care OF
the Home Must Be Thoroughly
MISUNDERSTANDING Clean
ing Up Most Desirable.

When a woman enters into the
housekeeping business she takes upon
herself grave responsibilities, and it
! becomes her duty to inform herself
on all subjects that pertain to her
chosen work. We must understand
sanitary conditions both In and out
side OF the house. We must know
now to keep everything, from family
10 premises, in the best condition,
with the least work and worry posi-
pie We must keep pace with house.
nold improvements and inventions,
and be able to select the best fof our
own special use. 1t is our business to
see that all leaks which lead to ex
traVagance and loss OF health are
Closed permanently. for sanitation
and economy are twin sisters" Our
protection from dirt, disease and in.
sects Is a hygienic matter that sci
ence demands today. and this Is af.
forded more through a study of little
than large things.
Cleanliness should be scattered
through the year. instead of making
mountain of 1t at stated seasons
Even If neighbor does sniff SUSPECT.
ously when We say We clean every
week instead of twice a year we
should have the courage not to yield
our position. nor feel conscience
stricken, if our home is tranquil and
serene during the upheaval that ar.
fects others. Frequent cleaning is
economical, in that one expends less
strength and expense than il the dirt
has accumulated and less hard rub
bling and digging into house and fur.
niture is required. 1t helps us to re-
pair break when found at once. and
cent spent In time saves dollars.
Let there be daily inspection. vent1-
lation and sun bathing of every room.
Do not tolerate cracks in floors, base
boards, walls or any place where pests
may lodge. Old newspapers, soaked
in a tub of water for a few days,
boiled to soft pulp, mixed with half
a pound of glue to a gallon of pulp.
squeezed dry while hot, then applied
to the cracks, will easily and neatly
fill them. After this has hardened a
good paint filler. and a coat or two Of
stain, paint or varnish, will give you
utmost satisfaction
When sweeping keep the dust
down." and let current of air blow
through the room. Sweep with the
draught. and broom and air will soon
rid the room Of dust Wipe the furni-
ture with an oiled cloth. Be sure no
part of the house is damp dry Gel
lar is an absolute necessity. II the
building stands in a low place, have
a ditch a few feet from the founda.
ton, slope and fill with broken stone
and gravel; top with dirt Apply wa.
terproof preparation or paint to the
inside, that the dampness may not
ascend
Let the housekeeper. when plan
ming the running OF her establishment,
consider, first, the house healthful;
second, the house comfortable; third,
the house convenient; the rest will
take care of itself Nothing, positive.
ly nothing, should be planned for dis
play, the predominant thought being
to outstrip ones friends, for an atti-
tude OF this kind is unsanitation OF
the mind.-Alta Heath.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake of other suffer
ing women am willing to make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. Mrs. CHAs. BARCLAY.
RED, Graniteville, vt.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such record
of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years it has been
curing woman's ills such as infamma-
ton, liberation. fibroid tumors, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains and nervous
prostration, and it is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period of change of life
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
FROM TEXAS
Some Coffee Facts From the Lone
Star State.

From beautiful farm down in Tex
as, where gushing springs unite to
form babbling brooks that wind their
sparkling way through foWery meads,
comes a note of gratitude for delivery
from the coffee habit
When my baby boy came 10 me
five years ago, 1 began to drink
Postum, having a feeling that it would
be better for MIN and me than the Ola
kind of drug-laden coffee. was not
disappointed in it, for it enabled me,
small, delicate woman, to nurse
bouncing, healthy baby IA months.
Il have since continued the use or
Postum for | have grown fond Of 1t,
and have discovered to my joy that it
has entirely relieved me of bilious
habit which used 10 PROSTATE me two
or three times a year, causing much
discomfort to my family and suffering
to myself.
MY brother-in-law was cured OF
chronic constipation by leaving OH
coffee and using Postum. He has be-
come even more fond of it than ne
was of the old coffee.
In fact, the entire family, from the
latest arrival Ca 2-year-old who always
calls for his 'potie' first thing IN the
morning., up to the head of the house.
think there is no drink so good or So
wholesome as Postum" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Read the little book. '"rhe Road 10
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's a reason
Ever read tae above letters A new
one appears from time to tfAue. IAeS
IRE Eenuine, true, and full of huiiiSa
Interest.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

the use of paper has been carried far
beyond the limits that excited his<ad-
miration. Who could then have fore
seen that the policemans club would
be made of it?
1t is as hard to set the limits to the
possibilities of paper as to those OF
rubber. We have paper wheels and
rubber tires. Already there is talk
of paving streets with rubber surfaces
and perhaps the foundation may be OF
papier-mache We are soon to be
required to carry paper drinking cups
along with handkerchiefs as part
of the necessary equipment of dress.
BY and by the whole dress may be pa
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Hot-Water Cinuerbread

Eaten warm, with whipped cream
Is makes a nice dessert for change
One-half cup lard. Fill cup with hot
water, one-third cup sugar, fill CUP
with molasses, one teaspoon ginger
one-half teaspoon cinnamon, one-quar
ter teaspoon cloves, one teaspoon
soda, one-half teaspoon salt, sifted
with two cups flour. Last of all add
one unbeaten egg to the mixture
Beat all together and bake until cake
leaves side of pan.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Some Shakespeare Statistics.

turn for statistics has discovered that
the plays contain 106,007 lines and
S14,7S0 words. Hamlet" is the long
est play, with $3.50 lines. and the
Comedy of Errors" the shortest,
with 1,777 lines. Altogether the plays
contain 1927 characters, of which 157
are females. The longest part is that
of Hamlet. The part with the longest
word in it is that of Costard In
Loves Labor Lost" who tells Moth
that he is mot so long by the head as
cabilitudinitatibus."
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
EcaluS Cakes.

Two cups Of flour, pinch of salt, one
heaping spoonful baking powder
threefourths cup Of lard. Mix togeth
er and add water enough to make ii as
stiff as pie crust. Divide into eight
pieces. Take each piece and roll out
just little, spread with butter, a few
seeded raisins and little sugar. Fold
the raisins in, then roll in a round
shape about one-quarter inch thick
Spread top with butter and sugar
Bake in hot oven. Very good.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Surely the Age Of Paper

Blaine struck the fancy of the country
by Saying in an address at college
commencement that the nature of our
civilization is fairly illustrated by the
fact that the wheels of the car that
brought him to Washington and the
napkin given him at the commence
ment luncheon were made of the same
material as that upon which he had
written his speech. The wheels, the
napkin and the stationery were all OF
paper. But since the time of Blaine
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Impetuous in His Wooing

on. 1t was all very interesting, the
junks with their square-cut sails
spread wide like gray gulls far off
on the horizon; the sampans manned
of coolies drifting idly up and down
the stream or anchored in the har-
Dor; the half naked men and women
darting up and down the rope ladders
with their coal baskets. But present
ly the girls eyes grew tired and she
closed them for a few moments rest.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Aerial Scout Work.

AS an example of what German
military airmen are already able C
do, the performance of Lieutenant
Mackenthun recently is cited. In q
space of 35 minutes Lieutenant Mack
enthun, who was acting for the REQ
force, rose and flew along the enemy's
front and was back on the ground al
his headquarters ready to report. Tc
obtain the same results would have
taken a strong force of cavalry fom
hours
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Spanish Steak.

Take flank OF steak Cut off eli
the fat and fry it brown In plenty of
butter, lift out and put in a baking
pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
and fry sliced onion brown in the
butter remaining in the frying pan.
Spread onions over the steak and
cover it with can of tomatoes, Juice,
and all. Cover and bake an hour in
slow oven, oasting frequently Make
gravy of dr1ppings remaining in the
pan and serve piping hot
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Green Corn OmeIet.

Take four good sized ears of corn,
score the rows lengthwise and scrape
out the pulp. Mix with five well-beatep
riggs, one tablespoonful of salt and one
quarter of teaspoonful of pepper.
Heat a frying pan and drop into it a
small teaspoonfui of butter and shake
until the bottom is evenly creased
Pour in the mixture, shake and tilt the
pan until it is evenly cooked Roll and
serve quickly on heated platter.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

Good morning" interrupted soft
voice with an unmistakable Japanese
accent.
The girl opened her eyes to behold
short, why, smiling-faced little Jap
anese dressed in American fashion
Il think you're the incest lady
ever met" continued the oriental
suavely before there was time for
reply.
You speak English very well" re-
marked the girl irrelevantly with an
amused smile at his precocity.
Not SO good" YVES the renls with
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Ham Steaks,

Cut some rather thick slices from a
ham. dredge with flour. put them In
frying pan with teacup OF water
Cook slowly. turning them two or
three times till the steaks are of u
light brown Then lay them on a hot
dish. Thicker the liquor in which
they were cooked with little tomato
sauce and pour over. Sprinkle with
cayenne pepper and serve.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

the boy who has not in the halcyon days of his
youth openly surreptiously carved the grnn1ng
teeth staring eyes strong and expansive
ears that vested the placid pumpkin with sud-
den ferocity worthy of the most desperate
Perhaps 1t were not well In all either to in
acquired. But whatever be the means whereby
it apportioned to its present purpose, it is
safe guess that its selection represents much
care and thought and time spent in canvassing
the possibilities and qualifications of candidates.
For be it known the sphere Of vegetable gold that
is to be toted around with candle inside to
brighten maiden ladies and youngsters in the first
or second reader and the hapless passer by, must
come close to certain rigid standards of form and
outline And then, too. it is not advisable to have
the pumpkin head" too big although that is
temptation but when he is prone to pick 40
pound pumpkin, the far-sighted sculptor will re-
call that 20pounder may be much more handy
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
ReapOd Scum

Wash the peapods thoroughly, then
take the strings from the sides. just
as you would beans Cover with cold
water and little salt. Boil for about
half an hour for one pound of pods.
Then strain and add one cup OF milk
and little thickening of -four and cold
water and boil for FIVE minutes or un.
til thick.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

deprecating shrug of the shoulders,
but you do not understand. | say
| think you're the incest lady | ever
met" he persisted, gazing admiringly
at Ter
You see," he continued, with low
bow, its this away: My wife she
the august honor Of marrying me and
stay in my Japan?"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Ardent Japanese Proved Truth of Old
Saying, "Love at First
Sight"

1t was in Kobe and the big ship
VAS coaling for her trip down Though
the Inland sea- The little globe trot-
ter was permitted to have her steamer
chair on the bridge during the coal
ing process. from which vantage point
she could observe all that was going
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Leading a Docs Life.

Your husband says he leads a
dogs life" said one woman.
yes. it's very similar" answered
the other. HE comes in with muddy
feet, makes himself comfortable by
the fire and waits to be fed" Livery
body's Magazine
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

l L o III nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms, and ]
lean truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Nv e 6 etab bic Com.
lpound has proved
sworth mountains OF
gold to me, as it
restored my health
land S treng t b. ]
never forget to tell
my friends what
f.. Pjnkham'e
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
When the World Was Made.

When Lottie returned from her first
visit to Sunday school she was asked
what she had learned.
God made the world in six days
and was arrested on the seventh da&y,
was her version of the lesson impf&r
ed.-Lippincott's.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Not SURPRISED.

'I am sorry, my dear young lady
but you have a black future before
you"
That's no news. I've just been pro
NOTED to the mourning department in
the store where / am employed"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Set a Limit on the Pos
sibiIities.

A report from Lynn, Mass, an
nounces that the police of that city
are to be provided with clubs made
Of paper instead of hickory. The new
clubs will be harder, tougher and more
durable than the old. In new direc-
ton, then. paper Is to take the place
of wood
Some twenty years ago James q.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
DANGEROUS,

Mrs. Newbride-Boo, hoo, Henry
threw cake at me. One that made
myself, too
Mother-The monster. He might
have killed you
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
Where & BELONGED.
here are you going 2"

Where are you goins?"
TIE fetch some water. SORT"
What, in those disreputable trous
srs?"
mo, sorr, in this ere pail."-Lon
don Opinion
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

There are now three thousand PEG
pie in the new Swastika gold mining
camp, thfrty-one miles north of the
Cobalt silver area.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

It's all right to help others, but ii
doesn't pay to be too busy to stop and
help yourself
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

1t pays to be honest-at least it pays
your employer
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
A Poor Recommendation.

A Poor Recommendation.
Well" her friend said, "he seeiIs to
be able to make an honest living"
Yes she replied. 'but, heavens.
who wants to marry a man of that
kind nowadays?"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
CHANGE
IN WOMAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Graniteville, VII was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
His SneciaItr

The Dector-Feeling better today?
The PatieHt-A little. But my hear
still hurts nae.
The Doctor-Oh, | can stop that al
right.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

Don't ory-unless there's some one
around with tear mop
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

Perhaps it is better fur man to
be hennecked than never pecked al
att"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigor.
ate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20
SUITED TO A TEE.

Fox Ito bear)-Come over tomor-
row and Wen play game of golf on
the links.
Bear-All right. l don't know what
the game is, but if there's any job
you can put up on the lynx I'm in
with you.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

Many mans deficiency. in dollars
is due to his deficiency in sense
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

per. Fortunately, we can pay FIR al
these things with paper money.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

is to be taken into account
the demand for pumpkins
for Halloween itself. and II
is no slight demand. either.
for it amounts to a con-
sumption of thousands up
on thousands Of pumpkins
every October, even with
out counting those which are
utilized In making pies for
Thanksgiving feasts.
The pre-eminent Hal
iowe'en use Of the pumpkins
is. Of course, for jack-o'-lan.
terms. You will agree that 1t
would not be not merely SUI
perfluous, but little short OF
an insult, to insert any de-
scription of these nocturnal
Dsfu
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1911-10-20

ries of autumn is not only the ammunition but
1t is likewise the emblem of the mysterious holi-
day at the end of October. Furthermore. the
pumpkin, as 1t lies in the field reposes in the
market stalls, is so suggestive of hundred pranks
that 1t might almost be denominated the inspi-
ration of much of the Halloween revels.