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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
True Heroisn

The bravest man in New York made
his appearance in a Broadway store
one day last week.
He carried an enormous bandbox
which contained an enormous hat, on
which the man wanted what he con-
sidered an enormous amount Of money
refunded. The man was pretty mad,
and, while looking for some one who
had the authority to negotiate the
transaction. he talked loud enough for
everybody TO hear.
My wife bought this hat he said
She doesn't need 1t. She has already
bought three hats.
she paid SIS fol- this one She has
meter worn it. 1t just carae home last
night. l can't afford to throw all that
money away. and l want you 10 take
The hat back. She wouldn't bring IL
down, so ! undertook the job myself"
by the side OF that man Napoleon
BonapaT1e was q c-intsing coward,
said the young woman who had made
the sale. Imagine Napoleon iouncins
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
sALLoW FACES
Often Caused by Tea and Coffee
Drinking.

How many persons realize that tea
and coffee so disturb digestion that
they produce muddy, yellow COM
plexion?
A ten days trial of Postum has
proven q means. In thousands of cases,
of clearing up a bad complexion.
A washn young lady tells her ex-
perience:
"AlI OF us-father, mother, sister and
brother-had used tea and coffee for
many years until finally we all had
stomach troubles, moro or less.
I'VE all were sallow and troubled
with pimples, bad breath, disagreeable
taste in the mouth, and all of US simply
so many bundles OF nerves.
I'VE didn't realize that tea and cot
fee caused the trouble until one day
we ran out of coffee and went to Dor
row some from a nelghbor. She gave
US some Postum and told US TO try
that.
"Although we started 10 make Il,
We all felt sure thst we would be sick
if We missed our strong coffee. but We
tried Postum and were surprised TO
find it delicious.
We read the statements on the pkg,
get more and in month and 8 halt
you wouldn't have known US. We ali
were able to digest our food without
any trouble, each ones skin became
clear. tongues cleared of. and nerves
In tine condition. We never use any
thing now but Postum. There IS moth
ing like it." Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason" and il is ex-
planned in the little book. The Road
10 Wellville,r in pkgs.
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine. true. and full of humzA
interest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
She Was a buster.

Mrs. Sutton advertised for a woman
TO do general housework, and in an
swer a colcred girl called, announcing
that she had come for the position.
Are you a good cook?" asked Mrs.
Sutton.
mo, indeed. l don't cook" was the
reply.
Are you a good laundress?"
Il wouldn't do washin' ard ironin';
It's too hard on the hands.
Can you sweep" asked Mrs. SUIT
ton.
NO." was the positive answer. I'm
not strong enough"
Well said the lady of the house.
quite exasperated, may | ask what
you can do?"
Il dusts." came the placid reply
Elverybody's.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Must Be Based On Fairness

ton lis a very good thing. No one
seriously questions tAe proprlety or
need Of such a system, but very
serious and difficult problem is, how
to establish it so that it viii be eff
feetiye. fair and conserving. That It
is neither fair nor tending to conserva-
ton to place the whole burden on the
employer. has been quite conclusively
demonstrated; one streak Of fl luck
easily could have the result of yFiping
out his whole capital. and taking all
bis ether possessions alOng-prfivided
he had any. In practice, this method
may work out quite as unfair tls the
risk Of trade" and other presumotions
did in the case of employes-tnfair-
nesses that amounted til great wrongs
and which broad minded people have
set about to remove
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
InIeap
Year
BY 1T
Martha McCulloch- Williams

Copyright, 1912, by Associated Literary Press.)
Morna's eyes were troubled. There
fore her Faithful Heart lost some
thing of his Joy in the joyous summer
day. He knew every change of the
eyes--beautiful brown eyes, dark and
liquid, set under arched brows and
curtained with long, soft, straight
lashes. Most lashes SO long and thick
have trick of curling upward. Nor
mas rather lay In soft dusk fringe over
the splendors underneath, or made a
fairy shadow against the healthy pal
Tor of her oval cheeks.
Faithful Heart, of course, had an
other name-indifferent folk called
him John Honest John" more
commonly. He was as honest as he
was sturdy and ugly 1t was an en-
gaging ugliness, that made children
hold out imploring arms to him, and
dogs follow him, wagging the tail in
Joy.
He had grown up knowing Norma
and loving her. He could lot recall
the day since he was ten and she a
fairy of four that he had not been
conscious of somehow having her In
charge. After a sort she belonged
to his people, being orphan STEP
daughter to the aunt who mothered
him most. He did not live with the
motherer, but with two of her spin
ster sisters. Both adored him, but
being stiff and shy, never dared show
him the open tenderness he got from
Mrs. Ware.
Norma was rising twenty now
In another six months she would
come into her property, small COM
petence inherited from her mother,
and kept sacredly intact by her step
mother Mrs. Ware was eager to
have John press for marriage--ne tell
ing what girl might do when she had
ready money and absolute freedom in
the spending of it.
John was not afraid either would
go to Morna's head. Also he had a
certain man's pride in showing his
world and hers that If she came to
him it would be open-eyed and free
from choice, without trace Of com
pulsive family influence.
He was, indeed, Faithful Heart
foolishly faithful, foolishly fond 1t
might be. Even as he loved Norma he
trusted her. In reward she had al
ways been open as the day toward
him. That made her present state at
once puzzling and unpleasant If any
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

thing really troubled her, John felt
1t at once his right and his privilege to
know it and seek a remedy.
1t was tantalizing that he could not
go straight to her-he had Aunt Mar
tha's Sunday school boys in charge,
to say nothing of the old folk from
poorhouse whom Aunt Mary had
sted must be brought to the bas-
meeting Since it came OF upon a
saturday rather than Sunday 1t owned
a holiday aspect in which there was
nothing of sacrilege.
The countryside for ten miles
round about, and almost the whole of
two villages, had come together In the
big shady grove trimming Asbury meet
ing house, to sit under g. brush arbor
famed by winds from heaven. hear
glad tidirgs OF great Joy, then between
sermons eat the fat and drink the
sweet and hear the news OF a whole
year.
Norma was looking out for the
Ware dinner baskets, helped by a slim
dAhtSh JOuuS tAeiON WHOLLY strange
John wondered. raging inly, IL the
dark fellow could be her perplexity.
He was 1.-THE and light on his feet,
moving as if on springs. Yet there
vas something tense In his face. an
edged timbre in his voice when he
flung gay banter right and left.
As Mrs. Ware sailed maiectically
past, John caught her arm. asking
under breath with the faintest nod to-
ward the stranger: Who is he?"
Why: Hasn't Norma told you?
Her cousin Len-all the really blood
cousin shs's got in the world!" Mrs.
Ware s2id in half whisper. Son to
her moc&er's hrother-you know she
was Gordon This Lenox Is awful
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
GOOD Bsit

Aunt Sarah, cook In a Richmond
Family. took home dish of macaroni
from her mistress table for the edi-
1ication of her own family. When her
children bad been assured that 1t
was good they proceeded to eat with
great gusto. The next morning Aunt
Sarah discovered two of her Off
spring in the yard turning over stones
and soil and scratching vigorously in
the earth.
''Heah, yo' chillun!" called out Aunt
Sarah, what yo' all doin'?"
Yves a-huntin' was the reply. 40
some mo If dem macaroni worms"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Women Lack Capital

Eyes, to a degree" answered Miss
Albers. 1T islquite natural. She has
reliant so long that her attitude is
often summed up in the question,
Why should ~ Therefore / think it
is wise If young woman looks to-
ward marriage as an ultimate course
In life she should not throw away
opportunities that might spell happi-
ness for business career. For. after
a while, if business woman has no
near relatives her life has its lonely
side, no matter how successful she
ls."-Sophie Irene Loeb in the New
York Evening World.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Rend.rIna unto caesar.

". b. Mckinley. Illinois representa-
tive. is magnanimous chap Some
months ago he took party of friends
over his electric railway lines in a
special car When it was over ttcy
all began TO make fuss over hua.
telling how nicely he had arraaged
everything for their comfort All
pleasure. Mckinley dragged in HIS
superintendent, introduced niL2 TO the
crowd and graciously declared:
You're making q big mistake in
thanking me Here's the fellow that
really did it."
AS he was about 20 begin q speech
last fall out at Champaign. Mckinley
said. The facts and figures l am
about to give you are mine. and /
stand ready to vouch for them: but
the oratory. eloquence and sowing
periods are ray se=retary'sL"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Twas a Pretty Tblno

The young man produced small.
square box from his pocket.
II have present for you" he began.
y don't know whether it will fit your
Anger or not, out"
"Oh. George" she broke in. this il
so sudden! Why, / never dreamed"
But Just then George produced the
gift--a silver thimble--and it got sud
denly cooler In the room.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

John" said an eminent physician,
YEARLY. entering his home after a
hard days work, John. If anyone calls
excuse me-"
Yes. subj" agreed John. the old
family darkey.
Just say" explained the doctor.
that the masseur is with me-"
: A little later the doctors brother
called-called and received the shock
OF his life.
81 want to see the doctor at once. "
said he.
"Yuh can't do It, sur" solemnly an
nounced the old darkey. turning up his
eyes till the whites alone showed
"Yuh can't do it, sub. The doctor, sub.
am wild de Messiah. New York
Evening Sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
cornsII.s Seven Wonders.

The physical department of Cornell
university was asked some time ago
TO name seven wonders OF the modern
world selected from list OF 81 out
standing inventions and structures
The faculty. graduates and seniors an
the Physics seminary balloted. the
award ,f the voting going to wireless
Biography. synthetic chemistry. radi-
= anritoxins. aviation. the Panama
nsl ard the teleEhone-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
peIlberatInc.

The Rev James Hamilton. minister
Of Liverpool, while on holiday in Scot
land, had a narrow escape from
drowning. Accompanied by boy, Mr..
Hamilton was fishing for sea-trout
when be slipped on a stone, lost his bal
ance. and being encumbered with
heavy wading boots, had great diff
Guilty In keeping his head above water.
Finally he managed to get back to the
shore, although In very exhausted
state, and said to the boy: 4 noticed
that you never tried to help me- ma"
was the deliberate response, but
sas thinkin' OF"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Mixture of caution and economy

At the Union depot few evenings
ago a mother who had gone to see her
daughter, mics of about Is years,
safely started on journey, was heard
to give the young lady the following
words of advice Just before the train
started Now, good-by, my dear.
Take good care Of yourself and re-
member not to be too free with strang-
ers on the train. But II nice looking
man should speak to you be polite to
him-he may buy your supper for
you. kansas City Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
MAKE RESOLUTION TO SAVE
American Workmen Would Do Well
to Take a Lesson From Their
French Brethren.

French thrift is proverbial and the
wide distribution of wealth among
the people is one of the marvels of
the age. The small French investor
confines himself pretty closely to
home securities and the custom Of is
suing all sorts Of bonds in small de-
nominations helps him greatly. But
this is mere detail. 1t is the way
he saves. that is the marvel
Money does not burn in the pocket
of the average man or woman Of
France. The people have learned not
to waste. This applies to food and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Innnorrant 10 Mothers
The Moons ohsnrInn.

Looking out of the window one eve
ming, little Marie saw the bright. full
moon in the eastern sky, and, appar-
emily, only few inches from Ii, the
beautiful Jupiter, shining almosi as
brightly as the moon itself Marie
gazed intently at the spectacle TOR
moment, and then turning to her
mother exclaimed:
"Oh, mother, look! The moon has
laid an eggi"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Simple Explanation.

To illustrate a point that he was
Inaking-that his was the race With a
future and not race with past
Booker T. Washington told this little
story the other day.
He was standing by his door ono
morning when old Aunt Carolire went
by.
Good morning. Aunt Caroline" he
said. Where are you going this morn
iag?"
'Lawzee, Mista' Wauh'top." she
replied. Use done been what Use
gwine Kansas City Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Immense Sums of Money Are
Handled Yearly by One Man
in Business at Chicago.
LIFE CENTERED IN THE WORK
Washington G. Sturges Has for Four
teen Years Had Undisputed Monop-
oily of the Whole Exchange Bust
ness of the Banks of the
Garden City.

In a small 10x12 room In the first
floor of business building just off La
Sale street, Chicago, the financial
center of the middle west, is carried
on a business that aggregates roundly
$500, 100000 a year, and involves every
large hank in Chicago, New York, st.
Louis, ana smaller banking centers.
And the entire business is conduct
ed by one man, a quiet, slim man. a
little past so, who has carried on the
business without material assistance
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Her Rullns Passion.

The woman who had chased dust
and dirt all her life finally reached ST.
Peter.
Come in, you poo~, tired woman"
he said, and held the gate a1ar.
But the woman hesitated.
Tell me first" she said. how often
you clean house?"
The saint smiled.
You can't shake of the ruling pas
sion, can your" he said. "Oh, well, step
inside and they'll give you broom
and dustpan instead of a harp
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
The heirloom.

A Pittsburg drummer In a small
town dropped into place to get bite
10 eat. The place looked familiar, but
ne didn't know the proprietor.
Been running this place long?" In
CURED the drummer.
mo; / just inherited it from my "a
Their"
"Ah. yes. / knew him. / recognize
this old cheese sandwich on the coun-
ter"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
THOUGHTS FOR WORKERS

For they can conquer who be-
lieve they can.-Virgil
Everything is difficult at first.
From the Chinese.
Who accepts from another
sells his own freedom, From
the German.
Accident is commonly the par
ent of observation-disclosures.
That which we acquire with
difficulty we retain the longest.
Cotton.
Act IN the valley so that you
need not fear those Who stand
on the hill.-From the Danish.
1t is more difficult for a man
to behave well in prosperity
than In adversely. Roche
foucauld.
Bargaining is as necessary to
trade as polling Is to vessel
From the Chinese
To bear is to conquer our fate.
Campbell.
From the same flower the bee
extracts honey and the wasp
gall-Italian.
They can do least who boast
loudest--From the Latin.
To do a good trade wants
nothing but resolution; to do
large one. nothing but applica-
tion.-Chinese
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
His Great Mistake.

Because he believed that be was al
ways making mistakes. a young man
committed suicide on South Broadway
Wednesday morning. and this, OF
course, was the greatest mistake OF
all. because it left him no margin oil
lie for trying again. It would be
wonderful state of consciousness II
the race should one day arrive at
point where each man knew every
hour to De as much his opportunity rs
a whole incarnation or as a grand
cycle of tine. The mistakes men
make should not be subjects OF
despair. but texts of improvement
Los Angeles Times.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
AnnlEed Economics.

Aren't you afraid to use such an
unreliable piece of rope to swing the
hammock"
NO. replied Farmer Corntossel,
1.-THE individual must expect to make
sacrifices for the general good. When
that hammock breaks some one per-
son is going to get hurt little and
scared whole lot. But think of what
a laugh all the other boarders will en-
Joy"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

A better thing than tooth powder to
cleanse and whiten the teeth, remove
tartar and prevent decay is prepare
ton called Paxtine Antiseptic. AT
druggists, 25c box or sent postpaid
on receipt of price by The Paxton
Toilet Co. Boston. Mass
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
AnnuaI Massaere o. Workman en-.

In 1907, according to the United
States geological survey. 3.125 men
were Killed and 5.316 injured In coal
mining accidents in the 20 states that
produce SO per cent. OF the American
coal; In 1908. 2.450 were killed and
6,772 injured. In the decade ending
with 1908, 19.46s men we're killed in
the coal mines of these states.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Father" asked the beautiful girl.
did you bring home that material
for my new skirt?"
Yes
Where is it?"
Let ne gee? Wait now. Don't be
inpatient didn't forget It. I'm
sure I've got it In one OF ray pockets.
somewhere"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Seemed Ike More.

The Professor-In 140 wasps nests
there are an average OF $4,000 insects.
The Student-Why, professor, dis
turbed just one nest one day, and I'll
bet there were more than $4,000 in
that onei"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Seedy Applicant can bring tears
to the eyes of the audience.
Theatrical Manager-Huh! We
want somebody who can bring the au
dience.-Puck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Stella-This is the presidential year.
Bella know. The farmer we
board with keeps eight bull moose
that chase you every time you go out
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
its Advantaoes.

Il think the pillory ought to be re
Vived as punishment for this frenzied
financing"
why so?"
Because it provided a fitting penal
ty in stocks and bonds"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Ston the Pain.

The hurt or a burn or cue stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied IL heals
druggists. For free sample write 10
j. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls, Wis.,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
eettlnq Rid Of II.

Tyres-I tell you the man who
takes care of his own motor car has
q good deal on his hands
Byres-Well, soap is cheap.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

All women are more or less cred->
ulous. and some have faith in their
husbands.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

An Ohio man has invented a simple
variation of the molten picture ma
chine to project advertisements upon
sidewalks and other public places.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

The interstate commerce commits
sion rercrts that in the seven years
erSsng v ith 1908. 1886 employed wers
killed AID 335.ss4 we're injured CIR IT.
railroads OF the country
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

into Partisan millinery shop with a
hat that he didn't want Josephine t1
buy, He could not have done it"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Lest you forget when next In need of a
laxative remember the name Carried Tea"
A trial will convince you of its merits.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

II your digestion is little of color q
course Of GARFIELD Tea will do you good.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Garfield Tea Is fine laxative being COM
posed wholly of pure, health-giving herbs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

It makes a girl awfully ashamed to
let man kiss her without first putting
up some sort Of a bluff
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
She Knew II.

When God calls, the safest step We
can take is straight ahead.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

A truthful fisherman always knows
where 10 draw the line.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Even your best friends haven't time
to do much worrying on your account
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
The Usual Way.

Yes; he committed political sui.
eide"
How can man commit political
suicide?"
by shooting off his mouth"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Nothln, in II.

Teacher of infant geography class
John Mace may tell us what a strait
lie.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Machine Telearaphy.

By a new system of machine tele-
yraphy three hundred words minute
can be sent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

And the Lord also helps those who
help others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

When a man is down and out his
friends are soon up and away,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23

Living Up to Its Name.
How do people seem to like your
new song. The Acceptance
"Just carried away by II"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-23
Their Need.

John Mace-It's Jus tn plain stuff,
'thout nothin' in it-Judge.