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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
CAREFUL DOCTOR
Prescribed Change of Food Instead Of
Drugs

It takes considerable courage for a
doctor 10 deliberately prescribe only
food for despairing patient. instead
of resorting 10 the usual list OF medi-
cines.
There are some truly scientific ply
sicians among the present generation
who recognize and treat conditions as
they are and should be treated. re
CARELESS of the value to their pockets.
Here's an instance;
-Four years ago l was taken with
severe gastritis and nothing would
stay on my stomach, so that was on
the verge Of starvation.
Il heard of a doctor who had a sum
mer cottage near me-a specialist
from n. Y.-aHd as a last hope. sent
for him.
After he examined me carefully
he advised me to try small quantity
Of Grape Nuts at first. then as my
stomach became stronger 10 eat more.
Y kept ut it and gradually got so
could eat and digest three teaspoon
fuls. Then began to have color in
my face, memory became clear, where
before everything seemed blank. My
limbs got stronger and could walk.
So steadily recovered.
Now after year on Grape-Nuts 1
weigh 159 lbs. My people were sur
prised at the way I grew feshy and
strong on this food" Name given By
Postum Co, Battle Greek. Mich. Read
the little book. The Read TO Well.
YiIle," in pkgs.
"There's q reason"
Ever read the above Ietterg A new
orc appears from tfnse 80 time. They
are genuine. trnes a1j fau Gf human
knsrre~y- Adv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Hairy Food

A travelling man stopped at hotel
recently, said the CASSIDY Times. He
found hair in the honey. lie went
help it," said the landlord y bought
1t for coinbed honey" The next day
the travelling man found hair in the
ice cream but the landlord said that
was all right, as the ice had seen
shaved Again he found a hair in the
apple pie. This surprised the landlord
greatly. Why said he, they told
me those apples were Baldwins."-
Kansas City Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
r breed to Work.

An Edwards county farmer was
short a harvest hand. He went to
Kinsiey a mile away, in his auto.
He found man there, dumped him
into his auto and took him out to the
farm.
Next morning. when the drunkard
had come out of it, he asked how far
1t was to town. The farmer told him
fifteen miles and promised to take
him in the following Saturday If he
would help harvest that week The
man worked ali week without know
ing that he was only a mile from
town.-Kansas City Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
The New s.ouses.

Some new blouses have directoire
collars One of white eponge has
deep cuffs of pique with an under cuff
of net and shadowy lace, and long
black silk tie; its price is $1075. An
other with directoire collar and white
pique cuffs, but the waist made OF
crepe de chine, is S12.75. This one is
finished with . Gajnsborough iabot Of
shadow lace and trimmed with loops
of blue silk and clusters of tucks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
St Denis salad.

Cut cold boiled potatoes In one-halr-
inch cubes There should De III cups.
Cut cold boiled beets IN one-quarter-
inch cubes. There should be one
third OF a cup. Mix the potatoes and
beets, add three hard-boiled eggs fine
ly chopped. one-half tablespoon Of
chopped green pepper and one-haD tea
spoon of chopped cheese. Moisten with
dressing and serve in nests of lettuce
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Crashed His Opportunity.

A Baltimore clubman tells of two
convlcts who met for a moment alone
In a corridor and took advantage Of
the fact for a hurried interview. Said
one. How long are you in for?'
For life responded the other.
"And how long are you in for?"
Twelve years, responded the other
Then" said the 'lifer," cautiously
extracting a letter from its hiding
place, as he glanced fearfully around.
take this and mail it for me when
you get out"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
How I, Make a Man Happy.

Nagging becomes a habit. and the
woman who wants TO make her home
happy viii avoid it like the plague.
1t nsver does the slightest good. be
cause if a man is nagged az his faults
only increase. He gets tired of being
perpetually reminded OF them, and OF
having his shortcomings liinned into
his ears.
Women generals nag because they
as tired-fagged out and ''nervy." but
this is no real excuse for it,
Try being sweet, aud i will have
4 much better effect
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
com,Iirents Between Statesmen

The Tetort courteous in the para.
phrase ingenious has seldom lad bet
ter illustrated than in the story that
after the signing OF the treaty OF Der.
lin. Herr Won Kiderlen-Wsechter pre-
scented NJ. Jules Cambor, with whom
he had negotiated the treaty, q photo
graph bearing the inscription: Tc
my aIniable friend and terrible enc
my To which NJ Camoon responded
by presenting his photograph inscrib
ed: ITO my terrible friend and ami
as,e epemy-"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
In place of collar Button

Those who complain that collar but
tons in the collars of tailored shirt
waists dig into the neck, and all too
frequently produce sore spot, will
find relief in the following plan: In
stead of using the buttonhole in the
back of the shirtwaist neckband for
a collar button, sew on an ordinary
button and button the collar over the
same.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
DESIGNED FOR THE F0ULARD
Some Original Ideas in Skirt Which
Has Approval of English Fash
ion Journal.

Lobelia blue foulard figured with
black would make up. well like this
The skirt is eased in at the waist
and trimmed at foot by two folds OF
material trimmed at the sides by
three buttons and loops.
The bodice has vest OF lace with
a strip of material taken down the
center. on which little black buttons
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
one Consolation.

Well. if ] must die. said the man
whose doctor had given him up, Il
have one satisfaction After I'm gone
nobody viii ever be able TO End a
photograph showing me with one
finger against mr. cheek as If we're
trying to think / looked thoughtful !"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Tart Paste.

Take one-half cupful OF water. one
half cupful of lard. the beaten white
of one egg. three tabiespoopfuls OF
powdered sugar, one teaspoonful OF
cream tartar, and one-half tcaspoonful
OF soda; add -four enough TO make q
moderately stiff dough
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Worth TRYING.

What are you thinking of" she
asked.
Il was just thinking of the wonder
full change mans countenanee under.
goes when he let's his beard grow"
oh yes; I've often thought of that
Why don't you quit shaving?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
BAD Practice

Fresh Boarder-Mrs. Simpkins, you
would never get employment in .
street railway office.
Landlady-Why not?
Fresh Boarder-You exhibit too
strong tendency to cut down the
fare.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
SUFFERED
Everything
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Elgin, III. After fourteen years OF
suffering everything from female ccm-

plants, l am &C last
TO health.
1 employed the
b st doctors and
even went to the
for treat
ment and was told
there was no helpfor
ne. But while TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams v eye table
Compound / began
to improve and I
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Renartee.

Mrs. 'Benham-Do you remember
that | gave you no decided answer
the first time you proposed.
BenhHm-l remember that you sus
pended ,sentence.-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

Diagram b shows the racquet in
serted in the case, prior to this being
done With both the cases cord han
dies are sewn on at the sides for car
rying purposes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
20 Task.

do you believe. as sorae teacher
says. that boys ought to be encour-
aged to ight?" Well, anout in the
same degree that ducks ought to be
encouraged to swim
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
To Keen Dried Frrlt.

Many housewives would like to
keep dried fruit for winter use. but
the worms are apt to get into It, II
sassafras roots are put among the
fruit there win he no trouble with
worms, and the fruit can be kept for
wears
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
On a summer Day.

Maud Muller was raking the ray,
I'm an intelligent agriculturst at
the very time you are in danger of the
recall she explained in refusing the
Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Troy lsuddlnr.

One cup of milk. one cup Of molas-
ses, one cup of Hiet or tflree-Q1artefs
butter. half cup Of raisins, more or
less, three full cups -four. teaspoon OF
soda Boil or steam four hours.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Sounds Familiar.

What did the preacher preach about
Sunday?"
Thou shalt not steal"
I'm getting tired of that kind of
talk What business has a preacher
got mixing in politics."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

''yEow did the drink so, Pat?"
''F'oin. scrr; but faith it do be calm
for company"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

Many a man who loves a woman
for her cein doesn't mention it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

HeredIty never fails to work out in
the matter of red hair. but it fire.
quently falls down when it comes to
brain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

. The noblest service comes from
nauleless hands, and the best servant
does his work unseen.-O w. Holmes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
Defined.

What's a moral victory, pa?"
ANY fight you win where the loser
gees all the money'-Judge
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
cuercominq Action 81 tides.

For use on rivers subject to great
tidal changes an Alabama engineer
has Invented floating wharf which
runs 10 and down upon a solid incline
laid with rails
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
CASE FOR TENNIS RACQUET
Will Be Found of Considerable Use in
the Remaining Weeks of
Warm Weather.

A useful thing to make and one
that will certainly be required in
many households, is a case for ten
mis- racquet 1t should be carried out
in some strong light material, such
as brown holland, linen or crash, and
bound at the edges with braid. ut
can be cut out in two pieces, and to
determine the shape and size 1t is a
good plan to place the racquet upon
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

Some of the new dresses are made
of two-toned corduroy. combined with
silk charmeuse or chiffon In plain
color
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

Every man has a secret hope that
refuses to come out.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
COMPARATIVELY Easy

Ships says that managing sail
boat in high wind is a simple matter
to MIN"
The average man wouldn't fnd 1t
So"
Perhaps not, but the average man
has probably never tried to manage
woman like Ships wife"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01

the material and draw line round it
with piece of chalk, allowing plenty
of space for the width Of the racquet.
Two different kinds Of cases are
shown in our sketches, the lower case
being, perhaps, the more, simple to
make, but the upper case (c) will
more effectually cover up and protect
the racquet from damp. The one is
furnished with a flap that folds over
the broad end of the racquet. fastens
down with two buttons and button
holes. the other merely opens at the
broad end, and the material folds back
TO the dotted line indicated by and a,
to admit the placing Of the racquet
In the case handle first, the two sides
being then drawn together and fas-
tened with ribbon strings.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-10-01
CURES ITCHING sguN DISEASES

Coles Caroollsave stops itching and makes
the skin smooth. All dr. sgists. IS and soc. Adv.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
A NEW YEARS PRAYER.

In the new year may we keep our
reverence unimpaired for the hum
ble-minded, and those who have suf-
fered much; our humor alert for our
own mistakes and our selfsufficiency.
and not at any time wreak IL upon
the aged, the crippled, the obscure,
May we guard childhood and honor
age, however infirm and petulant, be-
cause 1t has gone a long way on the
same road that bruises our feet: and
ever seek to prolong the brief moment
OF JOY as it visits children and lovers.
May we have the grace to rejoice in
the flow of life as it moves through
from generation to generation, and to
be purified by the mystery in which
we dwell-the night silences and the
wonder of our inner life. Nav we
know that humanity is vaster than
any creed Of its devising, any church
OF its building, any religion of its
shaping. May we look upon the wide.
spread spectacle of human suffering
and, having endured to look upon it,
earn to know our single lfe-seem.
ingly SO unique--as drop of that in.
unite sea. When 1t comes our time
TO realize that in this earthly progress
we shall not long dwell with happiness
or with success, may we clear our
spirit OF bitterness, and in calm
strength contin . at the work.-Col.
lier's Weekly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
SCALES ON BA3Y'S HEAD

$40 East Washington St., Portland
When my brother was one
month old a layer of scales or scabs
began to form on the top of his head.
The trouble began as rash. The
scales increased until several layers
thick. The crust was thick and yellow
and looked to be all in one piece, but
came off in large scales. His hair
came out In punches and baby became
almost bald. His scalp itched and
burned SO badly as to make him cross
and fretful.
We used every remedy recommend
ed by our friends without success,
Then we started with the sample OF
Cuticura Soap and Ointment, wash.
ing his head good with the Cuticura
Soap and then applying the CutIcura
Ointment. Before they were used up
we could see an Improvement In his
condition and bought some more. The
scales loosened and came off easily
In about two months after we started
TO use Cuticura Soap and Ointment
the scales had entirely disappeared
and his hair started to come in thick.
~. Cuticura Soap and Ointment eff
1ected complete cure" (Signed)
MISS Ella Enrich. Mar. II, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
"Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston"
Adv.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
BRINGING IN THE.
new YEARS. WATER

Perhaps in no part of the British
Isles is the New Year heralded with
more quaint and curious customs than
| in Pembrokeshire That picturesque
county abounds with strange customs
and rare superstitions,. and If you are
! a lover of the curious and picturesque
customs of bygone days, the day of
days to be iIA2er brokeshire is on
January /.
You will very probably be awakened
by the strains of some musical instru-
ment-preferably concertina or &C.
Gordon, but mouth.organ will do
and the singing of children's voices
of the following worlds
Rise up New Years morning,
The cocks are all a-crowing;
And IL you think 1t is too soon,
Rise up and look at tina stars and moon.
Ii you are enthusiastic enough to
descend you will find group of boys
OF all ages on your doorstep, armed
with little cups or mugs of cold water
and sprigs of box, clamoring for
the New Years water" to be taken
In. II you accede to their request, the
sprigs of box are dipped into the New
Years water" and a tiny shower
sprinkled over your face.
This is supposed to bring great good
luck to you and your household. but
three things must be carefully OBJ
served-the bearers of good luck must
come inside your door every member
of the household must go through this
ordeal by water to ensure luck to him
self, or herself, and the bringers of
the luck must be rewarded in a man
ner suitable to your position. The
well-to-do give small silver, and per-
haps refreshments; others coppers:
and some Of the poorest sweets, or
anges. nuts, cake, etc.
Every good Pembrokeshire house
wife lays in store of small coins and
good things of the season, in readiness
for the early visits of the youth Of her
town or village, and many deny them
selves to do this. To assert that the
bringing Of the New Years water
Toes not bring good luck would be re,
garded as rank blasphemy.
Girls are considered very unlucky to
enter your house first on New Years
Day, and dark persons are preferred
TO those of fair complexion as luck
brlngers. To avoid anything SO ter
rible as the entry of a girl or wom-
An or fair person first on New Years
Day, the doors are kept locked, and
when p knock is heard the caller ia
either inspected from window or
some other coign of vantage, or in.
terrogated through the closed door.
This all may appear very absurd in |
print. but If you pay visit to Tenby |
or some other place in the premier |
county Of Wales you will enter into
the spirit Of the thing, and feel the de-
light OF hearing the familiar greeting. I
A Happy New Year." accompanied
~ tiny Jet Of icy water on your
ace.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28

Janus won immortal fame Will,
serving as janitor of heaven and a
the same time guardian of gates ane
doors on earth. He presided ovel
the beginning Of everything and i
was natural that the first month
should be called In his honor.
nine on common years and thirty eacf
fourth year. This would have beer
so much more simple that had 1t beer
kept we no doubt would want to give
thanks to Caesar. But then came that
other Caesar and spoiled it all. July
had been named for julius and Angus
| tus insisted the month to bear his
own name must have as many days
as July. One day was taken from
| February and added to August tc
crafty the vanity of this ruler.
When the Julian calendar was in
troduced the equinox fell on the 25th
of March. In the course of few cen
turtles 1t changed. The error in time
amounted to day in 1928 years. In
1852 Pope Gregory XIII. abolished the
Julian calendar in all Catholic coun.
tries and introduced the one now in
use. At that time the equinox had
slipped back to March IL. Ten days
were dropped from the calendar
Every one hundredth year that by the
old style would be a leap year was to
be common year, the fourth century
Invisible by four excepted; 1000 was
to be leap year. but 100, 1900, 1900
OF the common length, and 1000 leap
year again. Some countries were slow
to accept this method, but Russia is
the only Christian country that does
not follow it.
Although for many centuries there
was SO great variety in the selection
OF the day regarded as the first Of the
year, religious observances and festive
rejoicing were general among all peo-
ples-Egyptians, Jews, Chinese, Ro.
mans and Mohammedans Solemn in.
auguration of the new year was one
OF the customs retained upon the es.
adjustment of Christianity. The date
ranged from Christmas to Easter un.
til late in the sixteenth century.
Finally the date was accepted that
had been named by Numa, who also
had named the month in honor OF
Janus, the two-faced, who was thus
supposed to turn at once back upon
the old year and forward to the new.
Feasting and the interchange OF
presents have been customary in all
ages so far as can be learned from
records Of celebrations of this day.
Wishing q Happy New Year has been
custom as old as antiquity. but let
US hope 1t may never grow 30 old a.
to be out Of date.-Chicago Record.
Herald
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
W " Ten! YEARl0HS
WE KNOW BY CALENDAR, -
PUZZLE OF MANY AGES>SSsssSNE1D
oSSS

ruary at the end. In 542 B. C. Feb
ruary was given its present place. At
That time the months had twenty-nine
and thirty days alternately, SO tina,
che year had 345 days; to make this
more fortunate under the old super.
stltion that luck lies in odd num-
Ders, one day was added. The moon
makes revolution in about twenty
oine and one-hslf days and twelve lu-
nations form period of 354 days. To
get the civil calendar even with the
solar year Numa ordered an addition.
al month to be inserted every second
year between the 23rd and Gath of
February, consisting of twenty-five
and twenty-three days alternately.
Thus four years contained 1856 days
and the mean length of the year was
1904 days. This was one day too
much. From an effort to adjust mat
tiers more confusion resulted.
Politicians of that day were no less
prone to manipulate affairs to their
own advantage than they are TODAY.
Every third period of eight years was
to contain only three intercalary
months instead of four. This would
reduce the mean length of the year to
S65A days, but the care of the calen-
dar was left with certain officials with
discretion to intercalate more or few
er days. To prolong the terms of Of
nee or to hasten elections the ques-
ton of the calendar was ignored.
When Julius Caesar came into power
he found the civil equinox differed
from the astronomical by three
months. Winter months had been car
ried back into autumn and autumn
into sumner.
Sosigenes, an old mathematician
who was more familiar with the stars
than any man of his time, came to
Caesars rescue and devised a plan
to put an end to the disorder. The
civil year was regulated entirely by
the sun and was fixed at 1851 days,
the quarter day being added to each
fourth year as we have it now. The
original plan was to have thirty-one
days each for the first, third, fifth,
seventh. ninth and eleventh months
and the other months thirty, except
fepruary, which was to have twenty
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28

Hobey Baker, the football star, was
lunciiing in his native Philadelphia.
A young girl, over her queer alliga.
tor pear salad. mentioned the name
of a Princeton sophomore who had
played rather badly on his class team.
He Is an awfully nice boy" She
said. What was it he played on the
eleven, Mr.. Baker-halfback, quarter
back, fullback?"
The handsome and herculean "Ho
hey" smiled.
think he played drawback he
said.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
BY EDGAR ELLSWORTH OWEN.

ECORDS of the
flight of tim e
were In a sorry
middle in the
early ages. You
accept as a mat
ter Of fact the ar
rival of N g W
Years day and
1t never oc-
ours to you that
there might not
be a new year,
nor any year. and
even II the yest
did have a sys-
tematic plan it
might open up in
the early spring
time, or late in
fall, or some other
time of the year
..
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
She Mas Anticinailnn

When he proposed to her She
knocked him down"
Gracious! What did he say to
that"
lie yelled: Hold on! Hold on! We
amt married yet!"--Houston Post.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28

mans love used to burst into
lowers" but nowadays a girl has to
walt for 1t to develop by the weari-
some process of geological formation,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
The New Year.

Each New Year is leaf Of our loves
rose;
1t falls. but quick another ross-leaf
So is the flower from year to year the
same,
But richer. for the dead leaves feed it,
Hama
-0ildse.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28

MIS- Winslow's Soothing Syrup for ChiIdrcp
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
non' aiiays pain. wind collie, 25c a bottle ~
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28
lnannrtanr "a Mn.ha.s
She Believed Hin

she-Do you love me more than
ever, dear?
leon, yes, more than never, dar.
ling
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-28

Every mother knows that her own
child is superior to any other child
in the neighborhood.