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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15

| and your man Will live so years
longer
| Now here we have the test and turn.
ing point of Metchnikoff's claim: If 100
| years be the average of the healthy
mans !ife-bacteriaI poisons apart
some lives would be longer and some
shorter than tue average, according
to the inherited potential of the indi-
vidual; and the indiscriminate mixing
of these pOtentials would leave the
race in relatively the same condition,
with reference to longevity, in which
it now is. Some few men with low in
herited potential would die of old age
at co. some would live to be two cen
turtles old; and the average life of man
would hover around 120 years.
But there are some who go farther
than Metchnikoff and urge that the
science of the chemistry of life can ad-
vance no good reason why life should
not be prolonged for indefinite ages,
with the body in a state Of buoyant
youth and health-if once the work
going on in the nucleus of the cell
could be even fairly understood.
Maupas, the French biologist, ire
juvenated" dying race of microscopic
animals WHOSE bodies consisted of a
single cell. Now Tie human body is
merely a great cosmos of cells held to-
gether, probably, by ties too elusive
for the microscope or for experimental
demonstration. They can scarcely be
regarded as independent individuals,
bpt they are true cells, none the less.
J When a man dies and decays, we be-
hold the slow death of a universe of
| cells-infnite If measured from the
standpoint of the infinitely little cells
composing it.
If this universe of cells-this great
| family of cell-races-could be reiuve-
mated, as MaUpas rsjuvenated his Par
amOecia, who can say that it would not
/ continue in life vortually without end
! Refreshen the nucieus-that micros-
! copic organ whose activities determine
inheritance, length of life, health and
the rest of it-and maintain it refresh
ened, and man may live forever!
The Frenchman Leduc has recently
published the most fascinating results
of his work with artificial cells which
behave startlingly like the living cell
itself. Fischer, the German chemist
has built up compounds Identical with
the complex compounds that form the
framework of the living molecule
Natural sugar-splitting ferments have
been found-ferments that split UP
sugars that have no existence-so far
as is known-in nature, but which
have been artificially made by synthe
sis. The drug f1end can swallow with
impunity enough morphine to kill loo
men. Christian Science can, and does
through the central nervous system
/ produce in the body results wholly in
applicable by known facts of physiol
ogy.
Why should not some of the re
searchers now busy with the activities
of the nucleus hit upon a method
and they are trying-not only of re
juvenating the nucleus, or the potent
stuff contained within it, but of keep
ing it young?
Insane dreams sometimes come true
and sometimes the brass of yesterday
is the bullion of tomorrow.
| Copyright, 1911, by the Columbia Press
Syndicate1
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
RULES AND RECIPES
FOR THE PREPARATION AND
PRESERVATION OF JAM.
Remarkable Precautions Are Impera
Tive If One Would Achieve Per.
fection-some Things That
Must Be Kept In Mind.

Granted little care, jan. making ST
home does not present great Difficult.
ties and really entails very little ex.
pense, especially If the fruit is home
grown. There are a few rules to be
borne in mind, as follows:
Do not allow tin, iron, or pewter to
touch the jam, as any of these are
liable to spoil the color.
Everything employed in the jam
making must be scrupulously clean.
The sugar must be the best.
The fruit must be gathered on
dry day, any that is imperfect or dam.
aged being discarded. 1t Should be
Just ripe.
The jam should be boiled until on
dropping little on a plate 1t jellies.
Jam should be boiled fast to preserve
the color of the fruit, and kept well
stirred.
All scum must be carefully removed
as 1t rises.
Dry fruit requires the addition of
little liquid to prevent its burning,
and for this either water, rhubarb or
currant juice may be used.
Jam must be stored in cool, dry
place, free from drafts and in an even
temperature
If any jam Is split on the jars when
pouring it in, wipe it off at once with
damp cloth wrung out in hot water.
Pear Jam-Core out, but do not peel,
some good, ripe pears, slice them,
crush them we'll in a bowl, and wiring
the pulp through very strong muslin.
For every pound of this pulp add one
half pound of sugar, previously boiled
to a thick syrup. Cook it very slowly
on the stove until reduced to about
two-thirds its original quantity. 1t
should, when ready, be of the consist
ency of honey. Pour in jars, let cool
and seal.
Rose Leaf Jam-Make a syrup Of
one pound loaf sugar and as little rose
water as you can manage. Take one
pound of rose leaves (the old red cab
bage is the best rose for this) and
dry these in the shade, after which
scald them for a minute in boiling
water; then drain and dry them and
add them to the syrup with a spoon
full of orange flower water. Cook 1t
all TO { marmalade, let cool, pour in
glasses and cover with paraffin. This
is very sweet. 1t is a Greek recipe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
BUILDING THE FACTORY

Two things especially must be con-
sidered long and carefully when
choosing a site. One is the transpor-
tation facilities, and the other is the
proximity of good laboT-market. AS
regards the former, it must be decid-
ed first of all whether the consump-
ton of the goods to be manufactured
will be restricted to a certain local
ity or whether it win be widely dis
tributed, either locally or internation-
ally. In either case, so far as the do
nestle distribution is concerned, the
plant should be as nearly as possible
in the geographic center Of the re-
gion where the greatest demand is
looked for. If there is prospective
worldwide market 1t will, Of course,
be more advantageous. all else being
equal, to locate at some point on the
seaboard 1t is, however, possible
that the supply of labor or the prox-
unity of an abundance OF raw ma
terial viii be nearly as important
factors in location as the market pos
sibilities. This can be calculated
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Man Should Live 100 Years

What is the natural age to which
men would live If they were blest with
the sound mind in the sound body
that dream of all hygienists from the
time of Epicurus and before?
Metchnilloff, the ingenious and start
iingly original director of the Pasteur
institute in Paris, has placed the nat
ural age of man at 120 years. The
great Partisan scientist does not put
out this assertion as an opinion or
a theory, bit as a plain fact. Man
should live 100 years, and if you have
the courage and persistence to follow
Metchnikoff through the work he has
been doing for many years n one of
the worlds most celebrated cepters of
science, you will probably be con-
WINGED OK the truth of his bold an
nouncement.
It is needless, however, to spend half
ones life IN laboratory to satisfy
ones self that Metchnikoff is right A
little hard thinking will do it, if we
can only be persuaded to sit up and
make due note of the marvels that are
going on about us every day, and
which for the most part we let slip by
without taking in them the least spark
Of interest.
In the twelve months last past there
died in this country at least Ave per
sons who had reached the age assert
ed by Metchnikoff to be the natural
age of man. Five persons, during the
past year, in the United States, died at
the age OF 120 years or over. Perhaps
there were more than five. At least
five were reported by the newspaper
press services, and Eve are enough. If
only one were certainly known to haze
lived to that age, that one alone weuld
be warrant sufficient upon which to
base Matcnnikoff's remarkable claim.
Absurd ss this may sound, it is
theoretically true, and it would be
practically true if all meE were as
sound to begin with, and as carefully
Notacted, within and without, from
disease and accident, from the poisous
Of industry and fatigue, from impure
and insufficient food, and from the de-
structive effects OF alcohol and tobacco
as were lhS AOHS-IlNSu hiSh IhCAAA
selves.
Prior to Netchnikoff's claim 1t was
generally held that men inherited their
natural age from their ancestors; that
the natural age of man-disease
germs apart-was the sum total of the
power to live resulting from the blend
ing of such power in all his ancestors
-Soing back as far as you like.
This remarkable law can be stated
thus: Each man ipherits from his an
cegtors 6 tendency to die at certain
age.
Common observation seems to prove
that this Is the case. But every man
also inherits from his ancestors an
other quality. He inherits the tenden-
cy to live longer or shorter than the
grand average of his ancestors them.
selves; and It is because of the indis-
criminate mixing of all degrees OF this
potential life that the grand average
at present hovers over the decade be,
tween 20 and so years.
But, says Metchnikoff, neutralize in
the body of the man who dies at Is
the poisons generated by bacteria;
stop the ravages of the phagocytes-
those soIdier-cells of the body that feed
on the delicate mechanisms of the
nerve cells-when man grows old
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
New Idea Put Forth by Manufactur
ers Seems to Have Jumped Into
Popular Favor.

The newest eccentric shoe for the
house has been brought out by q dis
tinguished firm, and has sold like the
traditional hot cakes. 1t is designed
to give the foot Inagpie effect, which
fashion was started by dressmakers
early last spring in Paris.
One slipper is of white kid with a
black heel and the vamp of black and
white striped leather. The other one is
of black kid with white heel and
the same kind of yamp. The buckles
are of cut steel and are alike, but one
leather tongue that juts over the in
step is of black and the other one is of
white.
Some women wear these with black
and white stockings, the black stock
ing placed on the foot that has the
white kid slipper. Much as this sounds
like comic opera costumery, it is al
ready eaken up as new fashion by
some very smartly frocked women
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Old Merchant Shows There Is
Such a Thing as Being "Too
Blamed Faithful"
HIS SON SEES THE POINT
Young Partner Wants Some Recre-
alton but Concludes That He Will
"Hoid On to the Rod a Little
While Longer"

At the end OF his first year out of
college a young man saw &c Son" put
after his fathers name on the old
weather stained sign that stretched
across the front wall of building that
had become a landmark in the whole
sale district. After twelve months in
and out of the concern he had become
a junior member.
II say, dad" he asked, chow long
must fellow stay at his post before
he gets a leave for recreation, you
know?"
The founder of the house clasped
his hands across the back of his head,
lowered his cigar from its usual angle,
and looked at the blue flames dane
ing on the gas log.
ITO put it another way, dad" said
the young partner, do you believe
that the sticker wins out?"
The old mans story was an answer
to both questions.
when l was a boy" he began, at
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
HOW CLOTH IS MADE

the finish that is required. Then it is
secured again. Tentering is the enxt
process. This sets the cloth at a sat
isfactory width and stralghtens it for
the operations that follow, the first of
which is called raising. The millions
Of tiny hooks on the gigging machine
raise up the fibers on the surface Of
the cloth and leave them in an upright
position. The pile or nap is the re-
suit This produces a remarkable
change in the appearance and condi-
ton of the fabric shearing is the
next thing. This cuts off all the
raised fibers, leaving them of uni
form length. The required gloss and
solidity are obtained by the pressing
which follows.-Harper's Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
SCIENCE OF HEALTH
The Natural Way to Eat

the mouth, or from the grinding proc
ess of the teeth. Old Rover needs
no doctor or faddist to tell him that
he must not swallow his food rmchew-
ed. He would go right along bolt
ing his beefsteak IL the assembled
faculty Of Europe were there on the
spot to threaten him with dire dyspep-
STA did ne do SO. He knows just what
he can do, and just what he cannot
do, better than his medical advisers
did he have any. But If you could
persuade Rover to try to make meal
of soda crackers, he would robably
do no end of chewing previously to
sending his crackers down to his stom-
ach.
The salivary juice will digest
starches, and by starches are meant
certain kinds of plant food, such as
bread and potatoes; but 1t has not
the slightest effect on animal food
inclusive of fat-and this, so far as
the economy of nature is concerned,
may be swallowed with little chewing
or bolted outright. A piece of pilot
bread-which is usually as hard as
granite-will rapidly be attacked and
partly digested by the saliyary fer
ment, whereas a bit of beefsteak will
remain in the mouth undigested for
days, or even forever.
Should anyone accuse me of trying
to make practice" for the stomach
specialists by giving bad advice. I will
reply that it is more than probable
that If men and women were more
disposed than they generally are to
bolt their meat, there would be less in
digestion than at present. I say prob
ably, because indigestion is never, so
far as l am aware, caused by the bolt
ing of meat food, but is most certainly
caused by bacteria, and very often by
the boiling of unchewed or insufficient
ly chewed starchy foods. Persons
who, perforce, as in certain countries
of Europe, must live almost altogeth-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
CantaIoupe GIace,

Cantaloupe glace is a delicacy that
Is truly delicious. Take melons that
have been thoroughly chilled, cut in
halves Iengthwise, and scrape out the
seeds. Fill the hollow of each half
with vanilla ice cream, packing it in
as firm as possible, leaving a little
mound in the center. Place the halves
together tightly, thus forcing the
cream up into the fruit, causing the
melon Juice to mingle with the cream.
When ready to serve, a knife run
between the halves separates the fruit
and slices the cream.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
ADD WEAR TO HANDKERCHIEF
Careful Washing of Delicate Fabrics
Will Materially ProIons Their
Time of Use.

Delicate handkerchiefs can be done
up easily at home, and careful ham
ding causes them to wear much bet
ter. Wet them, rub each gently over
with good white soap, and soak in
tepid water over night. Squeeze out
(do not wring), put them in small
enameled pan, cover with cold water
and half a teaspoonful of borax.
Boil slowly, pour into a basin, add
cold water and squeeze out all soap.
Next, immerse them in clear tepid
water, rinse about In this; then
plunge into cold water tinged with
blue. Leave them in this half an
hour, squeeze and dip into a slight
stiffening Zone teaspoonful of corn
starch to a cupful of boiling water).
Squeeze and roll caefully in a towel
and iron with moderately hot iron.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Worlds Largest Loom.

at Rodewisch, in Saxony, the CEN
ter of the German textile industry,
there has been set up what is
thought to be the largest weaving
loom in the world. This huge crank
loom is II feet long and go feet wide.
1t stands 10 feet high and weighs
35 tons. The shuttle is of CORE
spending proportions, and travels to
and fro at the rate Of Is times min
ute.
This machine is capable of turning
out seamless disks of felt, such as are
used in paper mills, up to 233 feet in
circumference.-Har Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15

with a certain degree OF accuracy by
a careful study of freight rates and
tonnage.
One of the greatest mistakes that
the projectors of manufacturing
plant can make is to figure on draw
ing their labor supply from concerns
already in operation. THIS not only
promotes bad feeling among competi-
tors, but it also increases the cost of
labor considerably above what 1t
should be under normal conditions.
Where there is plentiful supply of
the right kind of labor-or of any
thing else-prices are low compared
with a location where satisfactory
help can be secured only by CGtbid-
ding some one else in the same line.
j. Anderson Wyatt, in Harper's
Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
WONDERFUL WORK OF THE MOD
ERN AUTOMATIC LOOM.
Its Product Is Harsh and Must Be Put
Through Many Processes Before
1t Is Ready for Market.

Every woven fabric is made by
crossing or interlacing two distinct Sc
ries of threads together. When the
yarn comes from the spinner it is
mounted upon the loom in spools. So
wonderfully automatic are these mod
ern looms that when a bobbin is emp
tied it is forced out and full spool
is put in it's place without stopping
the loom. There are all classes of
looms for all classes of material, from
the thinnest fabrics up to the thick
est felts. To attempt to describe one
of them, or the principles on which
they are constructed, would involve
the reader in wilderness Of techni-
calities. The power-loom is one of
the most remarkable and complex of
mechanical products, the growth of
many years of experience and ingenu-
ity, and the capitalization of the in
ventive genius of many minds.
The cloth in the shop-window resem-
bles the cloth as it comes from the
loom so remotely that there would
seem to he no relationship between
them. The first product of the loom
is usually uncouth, harsh, and any
thing but inviting in appearance. 1t
has to pass through many processes
before 1t is finished and made ready
for the market. 1t is first mended so
as to correct weaving faults as far as
possible. Then it is secured and thor
over and mended before it passes to
the fulling or milling machine, which,
with soap and fullers' earth, produces
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Cold Process Cherries.

Pit nice cherries and cover with
good vinegar and let stand over night,
drain from the vinegar, and take
pound of white sugar to every pound
of cherries; stir thoroughly and stand
in cool place. Stir every few hours
and when sugar is all dissolved and
syrup is thick seal in self-sealing jars.
Extra fine and superior to cranberries
as a relish with meats or fowl
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15

During the recent hot spell a broker
was complaining to a friend of the
dull trading. Business" he said.
What can one do in the way of bust
ness with the mercury standing at
1902"
Dol" replied his friend. Great
Scott, man; it's the chance of life
time to sell mercury. Boston Even
ing Transcript.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Have Odd Design for Shoes

1t has led to the making of high
heeled slippers with the vamp and the
body of different fabrics and colors.
For instance, there is smart pair out
that have patent leather vamps and
moleskin suede bodies. There are
smoked pearl buckles, quite small
ones, and tiny pointed tongues of the
suede bound with the patent leather.
The white canvas buttoned boot is
also in first style for street wear, but
especially for resorts. 1t is to be
worn exactly as canvas pumps are.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Eudoe Cake,

One-third cup butter, two cups
sugar, one cup sweet milk, two and
one-half cups -four, one-half cup CO.
Goa, three eggs, whites and yolks
beaten separately, two level teas
spoons baking powder, pinch salt,
vanilla to flavor, baking powder and
salt together, milk and -four alternate
ly, then add well beaten yolks, sift
-four, cocoa, baking powder and salt
together, milk and -four alternately,
then add we'll beaten whites. Any
good icing can be used.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
RasnherrX Ninenar.

Put a pound of raspberries in
China bowl and pour over them
quart of the best white wine vinegar.
Next day strain the liquid on pound
of fresh raspberries. The following
day do tie same, but do not squeeze
the fruit, only drain liquor as dry as
you can from it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
To Busy Ironer.

A floor pad of newspapers, piled
two inches high or so, will be the
delight of the busy ironer. One side
should be covered with floor linen, the
other with carpet-the linen for sum-
mer and the carpet for winter. 1t IL
an unbelievable relief to tired feet.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15

They quarrel a good deal"
yes; there's only one tie that
keeps them together"
And that is?'
Her new gown. Having no maid,
she has to depend on her husband to
hook her up the back."-Exchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Eoresseinu : PossItHe DANGER.

Confidential Lawyer-In this inyesti-
sation you purpose carrying on. as to
what your enemies have got up their
sleeves, you viii need competent de-
taetive, I presume.
Trust Magnate-Yes, but not too
competent. / don't want one that will
80 prying into our own private affairs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
chrysanthemum Salad.

Shred a crisp cabbage and simmer
ten minutes, drain and chill, then heap
roughly on a bed Of foliage. Mix two
tablespoonfuls Of tarragon vinegar,
one tablespoonful of salad oil, one
teaspoonful of celery salt, dash of pep
per, pour over salad, garnish with tiny
sweet peppers and hard boiled eggs.
Allow to absorb dressing before sery'
ting
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Power of Publicity.

Commuters Wife-John, did you get
those pickles wanted and showed you
the poster of?
Communicable, love. I was more
moved by the advertisement of these
hooks and eyes, so l bought them in
stead.-Woman's Home Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
Jnexpected.

Suddenly the umpire called time.
Jaw, what's the matter!" demand
ed the catcher.
Somebody in the grand stand ap-
plauded me-" he said, wiping the
binding tears from his eyes, land
wasn't prepared for that .
Play BALI"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
By Lydia E. Finkham's
Vegetable Compound
Peoria, Ill.-"Iwish to let every one
know what Lydia e. Pinkham's RENE

Ol0H nave UOn6 IOr
me. For two years
! suffered. The doc
tors said I had tu-
mors, and the only
remedy was the sur
geon's knife. Ny
mother bought me
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V ge bic Com
pound, and today I
am a healthy wo-
man. For months
i suffered from in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15

George West cambridge, the secre-
tary of the Street Protective alliance
Of Dubuque, began recent address
with the words: In the past, when
two rich Englishmen met, they would
cay: It's a fine day. Let's go kill
something
Now, when two rich men meet,
they say: It's fine day. Let's go mo-
toring.'
1T amounts to the same thing. does
1T it,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
sIIdlnq shelf for the Closet.

A sliding shelf is great conve-
nience in a linen closet. 1t may be
d'awn out and the piles of linen
placed on it to be sorted. Also piles
TO be taken out may be made up on
tts-Good Housekeeping Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-08-15
pansr Guns to Boost St. Louis.

The Business Men league has orig
mated new medium for advertising
81 Louis. Taking advantage OF the
campaign for sanitary improvements
and the innovation of the individual
drinking cups, the league has had
fashioned distinctive paper cups, which
are being distributed throughout the
city.
On one side in large letters is print
sd: Drink in the facts about st. Louis
printed on the other side as you use
ehis cup."-St. Louis Republic.