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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

continuous propagation without breed
ing, dungeons diseases and insect enc
mics, frequently develop to such an
extent that, unless resistant or i'm
mune varieties are secured by seed
selection and breeding, the growing of
these crops is either carried on with
small return to the growers or has
to be abandoned.
The most important field for the
breeders work is in the improvement
of the established varieties of crops
by the production of strains approx
mating more uniformity to tho best
types Of these varieties. This lack of
uniformity in high productive capacity
is responsible in great measure for the
present low average yield of most of
our crops
In the case of corn, this variability
of plants is particularly striking. A
large majority of the plants produce
ears of small size, irregular in shape,
and light weight, which are undesir-
able. Many of the stalks are barren.
Only small proportion of the plants
produce the maximum size and weight
of ear If every kernel produced a
uniform plant and the plants bore uni
form ears weighing one pound each,
the average yield per acre would be
about 10,66S pounds, or about 155 BUSH
els Of shelled corn per acre. The
fact that the average yield throughout
tho holt ic lnSc hon htc iol
per acre is striking evidence that only
small proportion of the plants bear
ears of the maximum weight
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
The Compost Heap.

A few old fence rails, built together
in square in the gadren viii hold
all the rubbish that is fit for decom-
posing. Add to it the weeds from the
garden and manure and all ashes from
the house Pour the wash water over
it and allow it to pack thoroughly. 1t
will be of value for next spring, while
it concentrates now all the waste ref
use and prevents the hens from broad
casting it again
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
pettieoat Is Back.

Two causes have led to the reap
pearance Of the petticoat, no longer by
any means tempestuous. One of these
is the chill in the air appropriate to
The season. The other is the prevalence
of semitransparent materials for
gowns. which would be quite impossi-
BILE without petticoat or underskirt.
The latter word seems favored by
tailors, some of whom appear to mag
inc that a SAVIOR of indelicaey hovers
about the good old name 'petticoat.
1t means exactly the same as the
French jupon.' little skirt. The new
petticoats are slit up at various points,
so that they can be worn with skirts.
also slit. but not in the same way as
the petticoat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
USEFUL TIC, THE CARD PLAYER
Small Bag of Watered Silk Dainty
Accessory -SaIeabIe Article
for Bazaar.

Bridge players and players of other
card games. too, will find little bag
OF the nature shown in our sketch a
useful possession. 1t is almost circu-
lar In shape. and it is carried out in
pale blue natered silk. lined with soft
wnlte silk, and edged with dark blue
pleated silk cord.
II is open for an inch or so on
either side, and the neck draws to-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Hillside Crons

Records of crops will show that the
trees grown on the hillsides or at the
top of elevations have greater per-
centage Of crop years than those in
the hollow. This condition is primarily
due to the air drainage or to differ
ence of temperature between the low
ground and that few feet higher up.
Experiments have shown that on still,
frosty nights there has been a differ
ence of 10 degrees in as many feet
between the bottom of ravine or
hollow and the top nearby.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Wav Of a Man.

and why" she asked, 40 you think
The world is better now than it was rs
years ago."
Because you were not in it then,
he replied
I'm afraid you wish to fiatter me.
am nearly twenty eight"
Is it possible? Well, in way I'm
glad of it"
''Why?"
You see, I'm thirty-seven, and |
don't believe any man ought to be
more than eight or nine years older
than his wife,"
20, Horace! How romantic you are!
l wonder if any other man ever adopt
ed such lovely way to let a girl know
that he cared for her. Chicago Rec
ordHerald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Dutch S7Irne

Blend together two ounces of butter
and q small teaspoonful of -four, put 1t
into a stewpan with equal quantities Of
water and tarragon vinegar 1.-TWO ia
blespoonfuls of each), stir for minute
and add the beaten yolks of two eggs,
keeping up the stirring until the mix
ture thickens. 1t must not boil, and
when ready to serve pour into it half
the juice of lemon. Make the sauce
n a double boiler.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Eur-Edoed FIounces

An exquisite visiting gown was seen
the other day of sapphire blue velvet
with three deep and rather scanty
fiounces reaching to just above the
knee at a distance of about four inches
apart, their hens completed With mar
row bands of gray Russian squirrel,
the whole proving an entirely delight.
full creation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Make a syrup OF a pound of sugar
and one pint of water, and add little
lemon juice. Place pound of prunes
(known as "twenties') in this syrup
and let stand night and a day, until
fully swelled. Remove from juice and
pit. Fill cavities with a small marsh.
mallow, while prune is damp, to alb.
sorb juices. Roll in graduated sugar
md keep in tins.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
KEEP HEAVY DOORS IN PLACE
Iron Rod Used as Brace Will Prevent
Sagging on Hinges-lllustration
Is Self-Expianatory.

To prevent heavy doors from sag
ging on their hinges an iron rod is
used as a brace. Take piece of strap
iron bent at right angles, with holes
rod. Then three-eights or one-half
inch iron rod which hooks in eye on
one side of building. The screw eye
must be secured in post or rafter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Pins and Hairpins.

Packets or cases fitted with hair
pins of every style are a great con
venience to the traveller. Wire hair
pi1s come, not only in black and
brown, but gilt, which are more be
coming to the blonde Pins. too, Sith
glass and metal heads. come in z great
variety and the packets which COZ
sain az assors Ueat OF hairpins and 9th
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Overhead IRRIGATION.

OF 164 users of overhead IRRIGATION
in New York state, 81 are located on
Long Island. according to H. B. Full
lerton, in the Long island Agronomist.
He adds; The majority of them are
what careless folks call foreigaers,
which boiled down means that these
folks have only lived in the United
States part of one generation, instead
OF two or three"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Building Fences.

1t takes time and some money to
build a good fierce, but it costs quite
as much of both to rebuild a rundown
one. One of the most important
parts of fence, above all others, is
the quality and setting of corner and
gate posts. On the corner posts de-
ponds the stability of the fence, and
time and expense should not be spared
IN setting them firmly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Fruit on liable.

An attractive way to arrange fruit
such as red apples, is to fill a big
brown basket and use it for center
piece for your dinner table. Grapes ar
ranged in a graceful long-handlad bas-
ket and allowed to spill oVer the edges,
piled high in the center. riakes anoth-
er attractive centerpiecs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
IMPORTANCE OF SEEDS
No One Subject of Greater In
terest to Farmer.
One Reason for General Awakening Is
That Land Has Increased in Value
to Marked Extent-Uniform
ity of Much Value.
(Ry a. D. sHAMEL.l


There is no one subject related to
farming of greater interest and inn
portance to the farmer than the i'm
provement of his general crops by
seed selection and breeding. The
study of these plants from the breed
ing standpoint is not only intensely
interesting but it also usually results
in awakening a keener interest in all
phases of crop production, from the
preparation of the soil for the seed
bed and the cultivation of the growing
plants to the marketing of the prod
ucts. This subject is of vital impor-
lance, commercially, from the fact
that 1t usually costs no more to grow
improved varieties of farm crops than
unimproved sorts, while the increase
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Couldn't Blame Him.

One very cold day. Tommy, in his
first trousers, was walking out with his
cvercoat turned back to its utmost
limit
tom, said his father, button your
coat Look at mine"
Yes, but everybody knows you wear
trousers replied Tom.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Thick soups are often served with
croutons or toasted triangles, which
certainly add something to them. Crou-
tons are half-inch dicelike pieces OF
bread fried in fat until brown, while
the triangles are small three-cornered
bits of stale bread toasted or crisped
in the oven
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
What He Wants.
II want to be very rich. ),

81 don't want to be very rich"
THAT sou
mo. have no desire to have q
great fortune
Then what do you want?"
I'D be perfectly happy if l were
rich enough to give my wife an allow
ance every week instead of having to
take my pay envelope home intact and
receiving an allowance from my wife
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
To Wash White China SIX.

When washing China silk never
hang it up to dry. but instead wiring it
out dry and wrap it in a piece of white
material, leaving it this way for about
one hour. Then iron It,
By doing this you get much better
results and the silk does not turn vel.
low
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
When He pespaired.

Wife ton her return ome)-Have
YOU noticed that my husband missed
nae. very much while I was away.
Mary?
Maid-Well. / didn't notice it so
much at first. but yesterday he seemed
to be in despair.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

After bride has been trotting in
double harness for three weeks she
begins to say of her husband; "oh,
well, he isn't any worse than lots of
other men"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Do not attempt to secure warmth IN
the stables by banking windows and
closing everything up tightly The
horse is a breathing animal and needs
fresh air, but it should be supplied
without exposure TO drafts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

We are all ruled by precedent, in
spite of which all the horrible examples
in the world won't prevent people from
getting married.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

The rollicking tam oshanter OF
Francis the First is a model admired
by women whose faces can stand such
daring. The one illustrated is made of
black velvet and the quill-ike orna-
ment is made of white silk
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Il saves lot of work TO dump the
corn for cattle on the ground and lei
them dig il out of the dirt at their
convenience, but it is mighty ex
pensiye form of laxinesS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Wise Guv.

There goes a man that proposed to
me once"
wise guy! | was the only one mutt
enough to propose to you twice"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

designer of this
dainty afternoon
frock of shadow
lace. Bodice and
skirt are worn
oy7T a white slip,
the sleeves are
sleft transparent.
The bodice is ex-
Fremely plain hav-
fng for sole trim
naing a double friB
val lace eGplng,
running dir&erly
down the center
front and held by
a row of pearls.
The elbow sleeves
have a narrow
rufe of lace, as
finish, Joined to
the sleeve by fine
scanning, and the
neck is finished nv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Rzd .s the other

We have no respect for liar. bur
neither do We care a great deal ff
The man who rushes to tell the trath
when he knows it is gcing to hurt
Detrc:t Free Press
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
ShucksI

THE early bird catches the worm. "
observed the Sage.
Yes" replied the Fool But look
at how much longer he has to wait an
til dinner time"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
uon-allays pain,cUres wind collie sc bottle-ass
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
when cookino Greens.

A piece of bread tied in a bit Of
muslin and dropped into the water In
which greens are boiling viii Absorb
the unpleasant odor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Euphemism.
Hewitt-He is a beat!

HeWIU-He IS Utdt.
Jewett-Don't say that; call him an
article of vegetable diet.-Town Top
les.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

a narrow lace-edged collar of fine
batiste The skirt has triple fsounce
Of the lace. Girdle and neck bow are
of soft white satin
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
"Tanuo, Petticoat

Quite the newest thing in the petit
coat line is the Tango" 1t is made
of two widths, the seams at the sides,
slit to the knee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
The Gosnsi Of prunlnn.

A man ought not only to prune his
fruit trees for profit. but he ought TO
prune his shade trees for the pride he
takes in his farm and in the land
seape.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Things are bound to take a turn
and some day parents may be sent to
bed in disgrace for talking back to
their children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
A Farmers Gold Nine.

A good silo we'll filed is the farm
er's gold mine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Most of us live to be thankful for
some OF the things we neglected to
do in our youth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

a simple remedy against coughs and all
throat lrritatlons are Deans Menthoiated
Cough Drops-5c at al good Druggists.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
GOWN FOR THE DEBUTANTE
Nothing Could Be More Appropriate
Than This Dainty Afternoon Frock
of Shadow Lace.

The spirit of youth with its elusive
charm has been the inspiration of the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

The world may so round, but lots
OF us complain that we never get our
share.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30

Every preacher is apt to pray for
more grace. and bigger salary.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
Milwaukee Directory
RUBBER and STEEL STAMPS
SEALS, STENCILS, ETC.

80 cents in postage stamps brings 10 you pre-
paid an ink pad and rubber stamp OF your
name and address. A time saver that is han
dy, useful and convenient for marking books,
papers, packages, stationery, etc. Will last
life time. Send for catalogue. THE SCHWAAB
STAMP & SEAL COMPANY. Milwaukee, Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-12-30
All evening slippers have some sort
of strap arrangement on the instep.

er pins are so small that they may be
easily carried in ones shopping bag
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13

Reed, supported by well seasoned
wood, and are finished with the finest
japanese Shellac. They have full,
continuous roll arms, well braced, and
a solid reed seat in basket form. The
back is woven reed. and is restful as
we'll as attractive. The stretchers are
neatly turned. The chairs are large
and roomy, gentlemen'a size. These
chairs sell regularly for $500.
Pasted on one of stretchers under
meath the seat of every chair made by
the American Chair Company you
will find their trademark, as shown
in the illustrtiOn, which is your safe
guard against limitations and inferior
goods. This trademark is sign you
are getting the best reed furniture
made. Look for it.
We make this liberal offer to secure
new customers and to increase our
trade with old customers.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13

Prof. C. d. Thompson, who returned
from Salem last week. states that the
Hood River experimental station bill
will be presented to the two houses Of
the legislature without recommenda-
tion by the ways and means commit
tee. There are nine other such bills
before the committee and il will he a
victory in getting the bill before the
two houses even without recommenda-
ton. Senator Butler declares that the
bill will pass.
j. Blackman, who for the past two
years has been engaged with DR. w. s.
Nichol in the insurance business, has
sued the latter for the sum Of SlOil.7 76,
which he asserts is due on salary and
commission. The defendant declares
that he has checks to show that the
plaintiff has been paid in full for all
services rendered and that the suit is
one of spite. The plaintiff is repre-
sented by Attorneys Hartwig and
Baker.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13

A good Reed Rocking Chair is one
piece Of furniture for which you al
pays have a place. That's why we
have arranged to give these fine Rock
ers as premiums to our customers.
Without a supply of Rockers no home
is complete.
We have secured from the Ameri
can Chair Company, of St. Louis,
Mo, the exclusive control for this To-
.cality Of their celebrated "Solid Com
fort" Reed Rocking Chairs, like
illustration.
These Rockers fairly breathe rest
and comort; they are appropriate for
all rooms and are also an attractive
addition to the porch, veranda and
lawn.
They are beautiful comfortable and
durable; strongly made of Singapore
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Mothers Meeting Called

A mothers department that will
awaken dormant influences and stir Up
communities as no other movement has
done, will have a charter members
meeting Feb. IA at $3.50 p. m. in the
primary room of the NJ. f. church.
All mothers ana young children are in.
vited. A committee will entertain the
children during the program, which is
as follows;
Vocal solo.
Address, or reading Of paper. Sub.
ject: How to Have and TO Hold the
Home" Mrs. w. L. Smith.
Suggestive reading, Raising Chill
dren vs.. Chickens" Mrs. R. B. Perigo
"The Mothers Movement" Mrs.
II. Taylor.
"a Mans Opinion Of the Mothers
Department" Mrs. Bucklin.
'The Need of the Hour" Mrs. L. B
Gibson.
Vocal Solo.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Dufur "Du-fur" a Trimming

Dufur is "Du-fur" trimming next
Friday night when the Grass Valley
youngsters NIX with the H. R. H. S.
team. They won the game at the last
time by score of % to 22. The local
players excused themselves for this
game by saying they played easy so as
to'keep in condition for The Dalles.
Dufur has a good team and the H. R.
h. S. team will have to work hard to
defeat them. This must be done, how
ever, according to Capt. johnson s
statement, as it is necessary to hold up
the past reputation of the H. R, H. S.
among the Columbia river towns.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Riverside Congregational Church

Family worship at II O'Clock next
Sunday as usual. The sermon will be
on "The Prodigal Sons. One pro.
fessed and did not practice; the other
practiced but did not profess. Which
was the lost son? What shall we dc
with the unconventional Christian
Shall we give him place in the church
An evangelistic sermon.
In the evening the fifth of the Illus
trated lectures will be on THE Battle
for Health" The public is invited
Edward A. Harris, pastor.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Extension Lecture Dates Announced

The dates of the lectures of the ex.
tension course of the Oregon Agricul-
tural College to be held in the valley
next week have been announced as fol.
lows: On Monday the experts, Profs.
Cordley, Boquet. Jackson and Lewis,
will conduct their work at Pine Grove
grange at its grange hall On Tuesday
the members of the o. A. c. faculty
will go to Parkdsle, where the Upper
Valley Progressive Association will
have charge of the days program.
On Wednesday at Odell the Odell De.
velopment League will entertain the
faculty men, who will conduct theil
work there on that day. On Thursday
the members of the West Side I'm
provement club will escort the o. A.
G, uen to Park grange hall.
All day meetings have been planned
for each of these places,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Union Meeting Attracts Large Crowds

DR.. E. j. Bulgin and Mr.. and
Mrs. Rose are receiving Instituted
praise. Men are attending these SER
vices every night who have not gone
to church for years. Minister of other
churches and Christians of every faith
in the valley are coming. 1t is hoped
that of the churches will soon be CO.
operating and that these efficient evan
gelists will be retained indefinitely.
Day meetings at p IN. Services ev.
cry night at 80. - Contributed,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
BlaSer will Begin Big Dairy

Another big dairy has been planned
for Hood River county. Joseph Blaser
has secured a five year lease on the
Mike 0stergard ranch at Viento ON the
Columbia river lowlands west of here.
Mr.. Blaser will stock his place with q
cows and furnish milk to this city and
to Portland,
The Ostergard ranch is ideal for
dairy purposes, Wild grass grows
abundantly and the large amount of
bottom land makes 1t possible to grow
grain for the winter feed of the cows.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Marshall Appointed ROadmaSter

Hood River county will hereafter
have a roadmaster, G. K. Marshall
having been appointed to that position
at the session of the county court last
week. His duties will be those of
supervising the construction of new
roads. Mr.. Marshall is well acquainted
with the road conditions of the com
munity, having made study of them
during the past two years while having
been a member of the roads committee
of the Commercial club.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
ElkS' Entertainment PleaSeS Many

No better musical entertainment has
ever been heard in the city than the
concert of the Schubert Symphony
orchestra and Ladies' Quartet, which
appeared here Tuesday night under the
auspices of the Elks. Every number
was appreciated and the applause re,
called the musicians for numerous en-
cores, The Elks are to be congratu.
lated on the excellence of the musical
entertainment.
The Schuberts appeared in The Dalles
Monday night.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Linemen Get Shock

Two of the Home Telephone Co.
linemen, Charles Wood and William
Smith, received a heavy shock on the
Heights Monday afternoon when reel
ing up slack wire. The wire was
tapped up against one of the $500 volt
wires of the Pacific Power & Light Co.
and both men were knocked off their
feet. If the wire had struck the high
power line with such force as to have
stuck, the men would undoubtedly
have been killed. Mr.. Smith says that
his body was made magnet and the
nails were drawn through his shoes up
into his feet. As a result his pedal
extremities have been very sore for
several days.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
0dell VS.. COllegiateS

Friday night at the 0dell A. A.
gymnasium o. A. A. meets the Colleg-
iates of Hood River. In the other game
played at Hood River the Collegiates
won. Both teams are fast players and
the game should prove interesting.
The Odell team is strengthened by q.
Sheppard's recovering from an injury
which has kept him out of the game
for a while. The Collegiates have ;
strong lineup.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1913-02-13
Chicken Lectures SATURDAY.

The chicken lectures to be given by
Prof. Dryden, the poultry expert of the
Oregon Agricultural College, will be
held at the rooms of the Commercial
club Saturday afternoon and evening.
The valley is greatly interested in
chickens and these lectures will no
doubt be we'll attended.