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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
HAND REQUIRES CARE
NO DETAIL OF THE TOILET IS
MORE IMPORTANT.
Even Where Nature Has Denied
Beauty Much May Be Accom-
plished by the Persistent Use
of the Proper Lotions.

A pretty hand, well kept, with nails
brilliantly polished and trimmed, is a
greater ornament to a woman than
the most priceless jewel. Even a COM
monplace hand can be made attractive
looking by careful treatment. There
fore the girl to whom Nature has de
MED taper fingers and an altogether
model hand can take heart of grace,
and so improve on the commonplace
that her hands and nails may excite
admiration and envy.
If the skin of the hands is rough, 1t
can soon be softened by the applica-
ton of well-chosen creams or lotions
and the use of soft water for abIu-
tlonal purposes, care being taken to
dry the hands thoroughly every time
after washing. Neglecting to do this
is the cause of many a rough-looking
hand, and encourages chilblains. The
first thing to 10 in treating the hands
is to get the skin soft and the fingers
pliable.
Hands that are inclined to be red
and rough are often benefited by be-
Ing washed in oatmeal water. Take
some good oatmeal and boil it in wa
ter for an hour, strain 1t. and use the
liquid to wash with night and morn
ing. This wash must be made fresh
every day. II toilet borax is added to
the oatmeal, the whitening effect of
the lotion will be enhanced. To keep
the hands white, some women sleep
in gloves smeared inside with melted
tallow.
Five or ten minutes given to the
toilet of the nails every day and an
extra 20 minutes every week will keep
them in good order.
To keep the finger nails clean the
nailbrush AMI soap and warm water
should be used daily, and every time
the hands are washed the free edge of
the scarf4skin, which, If not attended
to, is apt to grow upward over the
nails, should be gently loosened and
pressed back in neatly rounded
form, by which the occurrence of
cracks, hang-nails, etc, about the
roots of the nails will be prevented
and a graceful oval form and the dis
play of a crescentiilke space of white
will be ensured This scarf-skin as
a rule should never be cut, and should
on no account be torn or picked off,
as is commonly done. The less 1t is
meddled with, other than in the way
recommended, the better.
Very often finger nails are disfigured
by dark coffee.colored rims that lie
between the nail and the flesh sur
rounding it. This rim should be re-
moved at once with a strong cleansing
fluid, for it mars the beauty of the
mails.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
USE LINED DRESSING GOWNS
May Sc Adorned tc Suit Individual
Taste, and Are Comfortable
and Warm.

MANY girls prefer a light dressing
eeNn of tussore or pongee all the year
round but as the chiller weather
coSses most of us think first of all OF
being coy. and gown Of lowered
aelaire lined with light flannel will
meet With general approval The
newest gowns are made simple and
straight like a chemises they are
drawn over the head and button from
neck dcwn one arm with little buttons
covered with delaines
rsis is the foundation OF the thing
but its uitlaete treatment is q mat
ter or taste Broad, coarse lace may
be sery conveniently used as a trim
MINIS. forming a band round the hem
and across the back and front, The
fullaess may be gathered in slightly at
the back and deep lace band may so
round il like yoke. but the effect
of this is a little hard for the home
dressmaker 10 achieve. and she win
dnd il wiser TO arrange belt over
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

The eorsage opens over a plastron
like the tablier and the collar and cir
die are of garnet velvet. The sleeves
are draped at the bottom over cuffs
OF the white satin and are ornamented
with motifs of passementerie, which
also ornament the corsage and skirt.
The next model is also Of taupe
velvet. The skirt is slightly gathered
at the top and cut out at one side of
the front over a panel of taffeta to
match
The edges OF the velvet are caught
together with knots of the taffeta
passed through large rings of silk;
the ends of the knots are finished with
aiguillettes.
The upper part Of the corsage and
the sleeves are of the taffeta orna-
mented with buttons and buttonholes.
the lower part, or corslet, is of the
velvet trimmer like the skirt. The
collar is of green velvet, the chemis-
cite is of white tulle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Famous Woman's Point of View.

The city girl" says famous au-
thor who recently observed her S8th
birthday, lis quite safe in marrying
early in life, where it would be a
grave mistake for her country cousin
to do so. The city girl sees life and
knows the ways of the world much
better than if she lived in the country.
She knows her own mind and seldom
makes mistake.
In the city boys and girls have a
hard world to face, and somehow the
very knowledge of that draws the
bonds of matrimony closer. / think
20 is suitable age for girl to mar
ry, but know Of many cases in which
marriages at Is or II have turned out
extremely happy. True love alone is
necessary to a happy marriage and a
happy marriage is the happiest thing
on earth
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
MAKE THEM LONG FOR MATE
One Road to Matrimony That Is said
to Be Almost Certainly Produc-
tive of Results.

Take beautiful care of him for
three months, and then leave him, :"
is Mrs. Roger A. Pryor's merry formu-
la for bringing the most obdurate de-
crier of matrimony under the ycke.
| For three months during war time
Mrs. Pryor made her headquarters at
the house of a country postmaster, a
Quaker and widower He was alb
sent all day, and rarely returned till
after midnight, for the last mail had
to be sorted and ready for delivery
to the soldiers in the morning.
Every night she made sure that he
should find ON his return "a bright
fire, a clean-swept hearth, and on
plates before the fire. biscuits, sau-
sages or bFoiled ham and a little pot
of coffee, and table with lamp and
the latest papers drawn up beside his
armchair
The result Of her considerate care
was shown when, a short time after
her departure, she received this brief
epistle:
Respected friend. | have now mar
l'N0s NCGAAA StcAAa H. 4 - AEl1s
/. w"
A traditional village idyll of New
England exemplifies In a similar man
ner the southern lady's theory: 1t.
too, has a Quaker hero He was
bachelor, ard something of a woman
hater, who for many years lived IN
disturbed with IA aged father
Then the old man fell i'll, and had
10 have a nurse. She proved TO be
a kind and capable soul, who, in such
mismaEaged home, did not confine
her ministrations to the sick room.
The second week after she had ended
her services she received this love
letter:
Esteemed Friend Almira: I have
always said / would not marry be
cause thy sex talks too much and will
ever say the last word: but now |
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
RANGE TO FkTTEN TURKEYS
/ Birds Must Have Plenty of Exercise to
Promote Good Appetite-Feed
| Plenty of Corn.
'CBy ANNA GALIGHER. J


Turkeys should have free range
while being fsttened for market
We used to fatten the turkeys in
small enclosures but discontinued this
several years ago because they did
not seem to thrive we'll
After the first few days they would
begin to lose their appetite, no mat
ter how great variety OF food was
given.
The whole trouble was lack of ex-
ercise. If a turkey cannot get plenty
of exercise il cannot have a good ap-
petite and of course viii not gain in
weight
Give the turkeys plenty of corn
these days ard see that they have
plenty of sharp grit.
Better still. let the turkeys have
free access to a corn field for a few
weeks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

head, it is usually lacking in consti-
tuition. Such bird is likely to have
narrow. long body and long legs,
upon which it seldom stands straight
There are some exceptions to this
rule, yet generally speaking If bird
has good head the chances are
favorable for a good body; and, if il
has a poor head, the chances are
against it. | have frequently noticed
IN the rose-coInb breeds that a good
shaped one is seldom found with a
long, narrow comb.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
CHICKS HATcAED IN OCTOBER
VIII Feather Out Before Cold Weather
Sets in and cockerels Attain
Salable Size.
,tBy sYLvANUs VAN AKENo

kBy S1LNANOS VAN AkEN-)
These late Matched chicks may Do
made profitable If one has a separate
pen for them. Good fertile eggs can
Usually be secured in September or
early October at a reasonable cost.
The chicks will feather out before
cold weather sets in and the cockerels
attain salable size at time when they
command good prices. Lice are not
likely to be troublesome at this time
of year.
The pullets will begin laying as soon
as they are old enough, which is just
as the natural breeding season arrives
in spring. They are not mature
enough to make good breeding stock.
but will lay well all summer and fall
when other fowls have largely stopped
If you have accommodations for
them set few hens or start an
Incubator and later you will be able
to report good results
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
smartness of the BeIted Tallor-Mads.

For the slim-hgured and fairly tall
woman the belted coat is certainly
one of the smartest and most. becom-
ing aspects of the tailor-made cos.
tune. So If you can be numbered
among these fortunate folks you can
quite safely have your new costume
made in the style you so much al
mire, the sketch here providing all
the necessary guidance as to detail.
A slight opening of the skirt, too, at
the left side, is not only permissible,
but also piQuant, always presuming
that your footwear be of immaculate
shaping and smartness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Gifts for Carl PLAYERS

A convenience for the card PLAYER
is box Of dozen soft pencils. each
with rubber in the end and with a
knife and pencil sharpener includes
in the case. When che wishes to give
e little more than score card attach
20 il silver pencil holder and in
clude half a dozen of the short fat
pencils that fit IT.
Books on auction bridsA are numer.
Gus, Every one plays with a different
set Of rules. which makes so much
confusion that hostess who likes
defgite decisions might give these as
prizes for each table.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Among the costume conceits of the
season are to be noted the accordion
plated negligee, which are made Of
chiffon met, both plain and embroi-
'dered, and liberty silk and satin
These garments are designed in a
great variety Of styles, but there is
none more fetching for the woman of
slender figure and some height than
the Empire gown of plated chiffon
with an elaborate coat of lace and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Turkeys Thrive on Alfalfa.

A Nebraska ranchman has more
than 200 acres of wild land, too dry
for cultivation without irrigation, and
makes a good living by raising tur-
keys.
A small creek runs through the
place, and along it's side grow some
cottonwood trees
About 200 acres of this farm have
been sown to alfalfa and in spite of
the absence of much rain it thrives
very we'll
The old ranch owner raises from
500 to 1,200 turkeys every year. and
about the only care he gives them is
to feed them alfalfa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Too Cold for Baths.

DR.. Xene Y Smith, a medical In
spector in the Muncie (Ind) public
schools, tells this story of his expert
ences in examining pupils.
When were you bathed?" asked Dr.
Smith of a boy of seven or eight years
in a suburban school,
"Bathed?" quiered the child. why
don't you know this is winter?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Old Ralncoats.

There are many occasions when AT
play children need rubber aprons.
Make these from your discarded rain.
coats. Cut them out in the form of
a rectangle. Round the corners, hol.
low out the neck, bind the edge and
attach strings to the neck and waist.
They can be easily adapted TO chill
dren of different sizes.
Soap bubbles can be blown. flowers
sprinkied and boats sailed in a tub
without fear of being wet.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
CONSTITUTION or GOOD FOWL
Points Of Weak and Strong Bird
Characterized by Prof. w. r.
Graham Of Ontario Station.

Prof. w. r. Graham of the Ontario
station chara cterizes the points Of a
weak and constitutionally strong
fowl as follows:
What we want is good feeder and
an economical producer. Generally
a bird with short. stout, wellcury ed
beak, broad head (not too long1
and bright, clear eye, has . good
constitution. And / have noticed
that when a bird has a long. narrow
beak. a thin, long comb and head.
and an eye somewhat sunken in the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Ostrich PIumes.

Ostrich plumes, like lace. are never
allowed to remain in the background
for any length of time, and an early
return to favor is predicted for them
as the season advances. The smaller
hat shapes of satin and plush are SO
chic in form and fabric that they real.
ly require but little trimming of any
kind. The "Berets" of velvet are
very becoming, and real Tam-o-- Shan.
ter shapes in the same fabric denote
tendency to return to the styles OF
1885.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Stamp for Eggs.

through The cahter and one side fat
tened Across the aattened side are
slots and through these slcts the type
protrudes. The type is mounted on
wheels which revolve on the axle and
can be adjusted to suit the date in an
Instant When adjusted the owner is
provided with rubber stamp with
which he can inplant on each egg the
time of its arrival into the world anc
the place where it was laid. The
cylinder opens at one end for easy
access to the type wheels.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
AGE OF EGGS IS INDICATED
Rubber Stamp, invented by Washing
ton Man, Prints Date and Name
of Farm as Guarantee.

Recently great many egg dealers,
especially those who own their poul-
try farms, have the eggs stamped with
the date on which they were laid and,
sometimes, with the name of the farm
as a guarantee An egg stamp in
vented by man In the state of Wash
ington p ears herewith. 1t consists
of a hollow cylinder with an axle
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Where Autos Are Barred.

Prince Edward island bars automo-
biles, not because the islanders can
not AFFORD the machines, but because
of accidents caused by the reckless
ness of drivers who brought in the
first cars. They caused many run
aways, and a few had tragic endings
The legislature at once passed a law
barring autos from the island. Some
of the leading cities have since en-.
deavored to have the enactment re-
pealed, but the country influence has
always been strong enough to over
come all such efforts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

chiffon and satin to go over it. The
coat for a pale pink gown of this sort
/ is more than half of yellow lace 1t
is very much cutaway garment, with
a frou frou of lace cascades in front
and long tailed back that is all lace
and shirring and frills also. The
sleeves are draped lace fiounces and
there is wide girdle of pink satin
ribbon, which has huge satin buckle
in the back.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
MarkInn Arrival of Ane.

When l get to be old | amt goin
to find it out by countin' up to see
nor by my whiskers, nor by my gums
nor none of them signs. They'll al
fool you. No sirt But one of these
times I'll get throwed down, and
won't bounce back. Then I'll know
tit all over. When man gets that
way, he's old Old, see? 1t DOM
make any difference how much longer
he lives after that, he don't ever gel
any older-"Billy Fortune"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Lass Of Eoos

The falling OF of the number OF
eggs from the first year to the second
year of the hens life is about sc
eggs This is quite an item. and be
cause OF this sact many claim that
o hen does not pay her board At the
average price of eggs during the win
ter. 50 eggs would mean about SO IN
money, which is quite loss ach
hen.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

talk too much, unless to say no; and
If thee say no, thee will not be saying
the last word, For | shall still have a
word to say. Thee will perceive
entertain thoughts of marrying, and
have come to thee, as to sober, dis
Greet and delectable woman, for thy
good advice. Almira, what does thee
sayTr
Almira said fYea Youths Com.
pa0ion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Preparina Gowns for pNer.

Old and faded or soilad gowns {
ripped up entirely before sending I,
the Overs in kat pieces may be yer,
inexpensively frestened. and when CT
ell over again and made into a net
gown win bear 70 resemblance whss
ever to the mSdeover costume.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Whv Girls postpone.

Nell-Isn't Alice soon going to
marry Jack?
Belle don't know. She says she
hates to give up the dollar and half
shows for the ten-cent moving pic
lures.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
The Barred Rocks.

The Barred Plymouth Rocks are at
tractive when properly selected and
rigidly bred. and much can be said
OF this breed rs profitable farmyard
birds AS layers they are well-known.
and few breeds excel them when it
comes TO broilers and friers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti-
patton. Constipation is ice cause of many
diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the
disease. Easy to take Adv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Every Man 10 Hin Own Speciality.

When there is no politics in the air
Kansas City (Kan.l negro who gen
orally responds to the stage name Of
Zig Eye" earns q livelihood by help
ing the white folks clean house" On
q recent occasion Big Eye contract
ed to assist local matron with the
spring cleaning and the first task as
signed to him was to pick up heat
ing stove and carry it to the wood
shed.
Carrying stores is not IN Big
Ffss" line He likes work, m~ X you.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Electricity to Ripen Cheese.

One OF the most recent applications
of electricity which has come to no
tice is that fer ripening cheese. The
use Of electricity for maturing various
articles Of consumption. such as wines
and alcoholic liquors, is not new. but
Mr.. Gokkes' method OF applying an
alternating current Of two amperes
and 10000 volts for the purpose OF
riDening cheese appears TO be so. The
treatment, as described in Cosmos. is
continued for "a hours. and is said to
effect in this short time a complete
ripening Of the cheese.
but he Is not crazy about IT. Stoves
are heavy. Big Eye" hesitated for a
moment, then scored.
LADY he said. 4 forgot to tell
ron that Use believer in Urion prin-
ciules. | amt allowed TO touch that
stove I'm carpet beater. not a
stove litter"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
nefendinn Mother.

Papa, mamma says that one-half
the world doesn't know how the other
half lives?"
We'll. she shouldn't blame herself.
dear, it isn't her fault"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Consumes Most Grit.

: turkey win consume more grit
than any Of the poultry kept On the
farm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Water Essential,

Lack of constant supply of clear.
pure, fresh water before the fowls
means defeat in the end.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Veil ReneMed

II the stiffness is out Of your veil
and it is still good, wrap it around a
paste5oard roll stretching full width,
and steam. Let IL dry on the roll and
ii will be as good as new.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Eve-Tf were to die would you
marry sgain7 Adam How many ribs
do you suppose a fellow can lose
without conairg - rfe-es7
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

the fullness, if she wishes TO hold it
in place. Fancy sleeves OF handker-
chief form may De added by way of
drapery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
DEFINING II.

1.-THE slang the young girl of today
uses is a sort of a pigeon English.
isn't ito"
No. it's sort of a chicken Eng
lish
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iufamma-
ton, lays pain. cures wind collie, Csc bottle A
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Automatic Poultry Feeder.

imagine. Some fowls, the wise"
ones, wait around in circle where the
grain will be thrown and the one
which pecks the grain usually gets
very little of it,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Mind unemployed is mind unenjoy-
ed.-Bovee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

When a man develops into grow
Ter it's time to rush him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Miss Black-Mr Brown, does you
know whut bird of paradise Is?
Mr.. Brown-Well, of co'se l doesn't
know fob sure, but when I gifts ter de
mex worr l wouldn't be a bit surprise
ter diskuyah dat it was spring chick
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Public enthusiasm is often succeed.
ed by public forgetfulness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
soft-saeIIed EGGS.

Feeding clover is q preventive or
sost-sholle5 egga.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

How are you coming on with your
stories?'
why, fairly we'll I've managed to
write one that doesn't come back"
Good"
"Oh, yes. The magazine sent it to
was burned out the other tay."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24

Take all the swift advantage of the
hours. Shakespeare.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-12-24
Good Egg Requirement..

1T takes knowledge, experience and
skill to produce a good egg.
Gilpin observer., 1912-09-05
PIONEER CITIZEN DIES.

In the death OF Theodore II. Beck
er, Gilpin county has lost one Of its
early day pioneers, he having come
here in 1859. For the past 25 years
or more he made New York city his
home. making frequent visits here to
care for his many mining interests.
The Consolidated ditch. bringing wat
er from Fall river. was one Of his
early enterprises. The Bonanza tun-
mel, Bates-Hunter and Bates mine on
Pates hfll. are among the properties
that added to his wealth in an early
day. He was known as a man Of his
word. upright in all his dealings. with
strict sence Of right and Justice.
Mr.. Becker passed away at 4:20 a.
M. Saturday. August 31st. at the
home Of his only son. Henry Becker
in Denver. Deceased was SO years.
days old. At the bedside at the time
Of his death were his son. sons wife
and their seven children and families.
The body was shipped to his old
homs at Russellville. KY. for inter
ment. He leaves large estate for
the benefit Of his immediate heirs.