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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
BUTTONS TO FORM DESIGNS
For Late Summer Wear These
Promise TO Be the Predominating
Note in Waists.

Buttons. and many OF them, seem
to be the predominating note in waists
designed for late summer wear. De-
signs run more 10 dainty simplicity
than to elegant elaborateness, and
f1lmy, transparent materials are those
most often chosen.
A blouse made of net, with inser-
tions of filet lace, opened at the front
by means of a series OF buttons aud
button holes closely placed, which
may be closed up tightly about the
neck, or, if desired. turned back. form
ing revers of any required length. The
sleeve of this blouse is set-in kimono
one of three-quarter length: a soft
frill of pleated net goes about the
neck and finishes at the end of the
reyers. The beauty of this blouse lies
chiefly in its rever forming qualities,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
TO PRESERVE ONES HEALTH
Nine Rules That Bank as Cardinal
Po'ass IN Saving the Fees of
Physicians.

70 maintain health and ward off at
lacks of influenza, the following vital
points may be summarized 10 impress
them upon the attention of those in
danger of infection:
First-A generous dietary of nitro
genous food.
Second-Free ventilation of dwell
ing and sleeping rooms by open win
dows.
Third Adequate house s.eatiug in
winter.
Fourth Boil all milk aud cream pre-
vious TO use
Fifth-Try TO obtain eight hours
sleep every night: if not sound sleep
contract the hours &c seven and rest
in the day.
Sixth-Tf debilitated with weak di
gestion. take rest in the recumbent
position a quarter of an hour before
and after meals.
SEVENTY Wear the loosest clothing
possible. especially around the waist
and lower ribs, to afford freedom ir
respiration.
Eighth-Take systematic exercise
daily in the open air on foot.
Ninth-f means and station in life
admit Of long holiday from time tc
time, live during fine weather in a tent
in the open air or in a summer house
for most of the day; and. if unem
pioyed. pursue a hobby to occupy III,
mind
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
EIHIkGSWOPTH
KNOWING

When YOU can not have an egg beat
er try using three forks instead Of
one.
A coat of clear varnish is a good
thing to give straw mating before it
is laid
When cooking beef in a .fireless
cooker do not put salt on until the
beef is done.
If fruits are canned IS soon as they
are picked there will be less loss by
fermenting.
Let the white woodwork have plenty
of sunshine. Too much shade makes
it yellow.
TO save both time and the cream
in whipping il, whip cream III a pitch
er instead OF a bowl There Is no
chance OF a SCATTERING.
When a cloth dress becomes spotted
sponge it with equal parts OF hot wa,
ter and turpentine. Iron the parts
when dry over a damp cloth.
Pieces OF old kid gloves are excel,
lent for mending the back seam OF
children's shoes. Sew the patch neat
~ Oh the inside of the worn place.
To clean lacquered articles, brush
with hot water and mild soap. wiping
and drying before the fire and finish
ing with a soft cloth. DO not use al
kali or soda. II will remove the lac
quer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
THE DOCTORS GIFT
Food Worth Its Weight in Gold.

We usually expect the doctor 10 put
us on some kind of penance and give
us bitter medicines,
4 Penn doctor brought 4 patient
something entirely different and the
results are truly interesting.
Two wears ago writes this pa
tient. Il was a frequent victim of acute
indigestion and hiliousness. being al
lowed TO eat very few things One day
our family doctor brought me a small
package, saving he had found some
thing for me TO eat
He said il was a food called Grape
Nuts and even rs its golden color
might suggest il was worth its weight
IN gold. was sick and tired, trying
one thing after another to no avail but
consented 10 try this new food
Well IT surpassed my doctor
fondest anticipation and every day
since then J have blessed the good
doctor and the inventor of Grape
Nuts
Il noticed Improvement al once and
in months time my former spells OF
indigestion had disappeared. In two
months ! felt ike new man. My
mind Vas much clearer and keener,
my body took on the vitality of youth.
and this condition has continued
There's q Reason" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Greek. Mich. Read
"The Road TO MELVILLE. in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. a new
one appears from time to time. They
are gcauine. true. and full OF humans
Interest
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Bed Linen Economy.

II pays 10 turn sheets at the first
sign Of wear IN the middle. Il also
pays to make sheets at home and to
get a rather lightweight muslin,
choosing exactly the same weight, for
pillow cases. The unworn parts of
sheets may then be made into pillow
cases. The making of sheets and pill.
low cases is a trifing matter. aad the
saving on a single sheet is at least
20 cents, TO say nothing of the fact
that the quality OF the muslin you
buy is better than the average mate
rial used for ready-made bed linen. II
you have linen sheets aud pillow cases
the saving is more marked. Aside
from the comfort of sheets three yards
long they were better as they are
not torn or strained in the constant
effort to pull them up.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Black Curtains

Black transparent curtains are just
coming into fashion, but they should
he very transparent, so as not to cast
a dingy shadow over the room
When one remembers the expense
of constantly washing and renewin s
white curtains, the new black vogue
suggests welcome idea III city life.
And the black curtain of filet net or
point d'esprit is not of necessity Il
dingy affair. One sprigged all over
with little blossoms and bordered with
sprigs of the flower was seen. An
other curtain showed a sprigging OF
the tiniest rosebuds, and third,
which was really beautiful, was an
old length of Georgian net that had
been destined for gown, not sprigged
but given a deep border in the most
graceful design Of red and blue flow
ers, interspersed with little trails or
green
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
GOOD USE FOR cRaBAPpLE
Cold Meat in Winter, There is
Nothing Nicer.

One peck of crabapples will make
about six quarts. use the regular
glass fruit jars and my fruit is kept
In cellar, where there is a furnace,
and never SPOTS Fifty crabapples and
I'VE measuring cups OF sugar, 1i5
cups hot water win just fiji a quart
jar and also pint ! find il conyen-
lent TO know about the number. az
IL saves time for me. First wash and
pick over fruit Do not peel. but cut
out blow end and stem, also any bad
spots, put or sugar and water to
slowly dissolve. When il is hot put
In the desired quantity of fruit and
cook till a silver fork will pierce cas-
lily. which will take about 20 TO &c
minutes. Fill your jars while mixture
is boiling hot, and cover tightly. /
pick out any that may be bruised or
specked and put them into spiced vim
egar For one quart take 4 cups OF
sugar. onc-half cup vinegar, one-hali
cup water. one-half teaspoon CHINA.
mon, one-quarter teaspoon cloves Dis.
solve sugar in vinegar. put in the
spice and water when ho. Put in
fruit and cook till it can be pierced by
fork Can when hot Nice 10 eat
with cold meat Exchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
A RnXal Athlete.

King George Of Greece is an ath
lete of much prowess, as becomes the
ruler of the land in which lie Olympic
games originated. Years ago the king
used to compete in amateur sports
under an assumed name, and once
won SO many prizes tat some OF the
other competitors suspected him OF
being a professional from distance
and handled him rather roughly in
consequence.
King Georges great strength has
often been put to pz.c,ical use. Once
in quiet street ne came upon a
drunken workman cruelty beating a
little lad. Instead of having the man
arrested the king soundly trounced
the bully and sent the boy away re-
joicing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
OPENS PORES OF SKIN
TRAVELLER DESCRIBES FRENCH
METHOD OF sTEAMiNGs
Explains Why Parisiennes Need Not
Worry About Their Compilations,
Even in Most Trying Weather
Treatment Is Simple.

French women. says traveller.
"ars never red or shiny looking In
even the hottest weather While in
Paris / seemed to be the only person
Ia this condition.
Then l puzzled about the face.
Why was | the only red and shiny wo-
man wherever I went?
In my despair consulted beauty
specialist and told her my difficulty,
and before ] went to my next first
night at the theater Ga very important
one. where an society was to gatherl
she tried her arts upon me.
Her treatment was very simple.
First she steamed my face with hot
water kept about twelve inches away
Tom it. The basin was placed on a
little oil burner and my head was Gov
cred with a underlined blanket,
which covered the basin also. in order
that all the steam should get to my
countenance.
1T took only a few moments of this
treatment TO make the perspiration
pour down my brow and cheeks. My
head was then uncovered and my face
wiped gently with a very soft cloth.
Since then / have tried the same
treatment at home with a kettle on
the gas stove, and have never known
anything like it for removing tan and
freckles. The pores of the skin open
in the heat and the perspiration takes
away all the discoloration and impuri.
ties.
We'll, after this the French special.
ist rubbed little cream, slightly per
fumed, all over my face and massaged
1t gently, finally tanning it till the
cream was quite absorbed in the skin
cool and soft.
Then came the powdering, and this
was most interesting. | had always
slasbed handful OF powder on my
face and rubbed it in hard, and when
it settled used some more. The French
woman, with tiny puff. sent cloud
over my countenance. But il was
only a busting, and waited for an
other
You must never al the pores,
she said. sternly. You only want to
cover them a little so as to protect
them. Too much powder and powder
badly put on make a woman look
old
Il went TO that first night perforrl.
ance just as she sent me, with a clear
white complexion, and even in that
stuffy French theater, where the TEN.
perature rose to goodness knows
what, my skin kept dry and cool. and
| did not even have to use the little
rabbits foot with powder on it. which
she gave me to pass over my face in
the course of the evening"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Abatina a Nuisance.

To make sure the youngster was
not disoheying the bass-fshing Law,
the game warden took his string of
fish out of the water and found only
catfish, perch and suckers on the
line. few feet farther down the
stream he found a large black bass
wriggliug on a string weighed down
with a stone. and asked the boy what
he wes doing with the fish.
Well, yod see. answered the boy.
he's been taking my bait all morning
and so just tied him up there until
i got through fishing National
Food Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Nothlna tiaro About Task.

II was not without just cause that
Mr.. GIadstone's name was given TO
the handy Gladstone bag" The
grand old man was master of every de-
tail of the art of packing. At a coun-
try house they were discussing at
breakfast the right way to pack a
sponge bag when the sponge had
been used and was constantly water
logged. Mr. Gladstone, who apparent
ly had been wholly absorbed in his
mornings correspondence, suddenly
closed the discussion by informing the
party that they were all wrong. THE
only proper method" said he. rs TO
wrap II in your bath towel and stamp
upon it. Then put 1t in your sponge
bag. You will find 1t perfectly dry"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Cheap Daylight Job.

A girl from the country who had re
Gently come to town TO work and who
was busy all day went to a dentist one
evening to have him extract a tooth
which had been troubling her. She
asked him what he would charge for
the operation.
Five dollars with gas. 50 without"
was the answer.
oh" said the girl, then I'll drop in
tomorrow and have it out by daylight"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Rutterhx Wrap.

When it is wrapped around the form
1t is a gorgeous butterfly. When the
wearer stretches out her arms il is
still butterfly. in motion.
A famous maker has designed this
wrap. which is covering for the up
per part OF the figure.
At the center OF the back is a cabo-
chon of jewels. long and limiting OF the
body OF the insect From this many
folds of soft figured silk radiste.
When the wrap is closed in front
there are radiating folds on each side.
The entire wrap Is bound with con-
trasting band of silk. and here and
there are motifs OF jewels and en-
broidery to suggest the markings Of
the butferiy's wings
who would rot be butterfly under
these conditions?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Shoes for the Baby.

For everyday wear they may be
made ont of pants cloth, and for nice
wear out OF dainty colors Of elder
down. A pattern may be cut by an old
shoe OF the proper size. consisting of
heel piece, vamp and sole. Sew the
yamp to the heel piece with button.
hole stitch, buttonholing also around
the top and across the front. Cut the
soles double from an old felt hat, and
sew the uppers to the soles with but
tonhole stitch holding the upper part
a little full at toe and heel. Button
hole all seams neatly on the right
side, leaving the shoe smooth on the
inside.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Foley Kidney Pills Succeed

because they are a good honest med
icine that cannot help but heal kid
ney and bladder ailments and urinary
irregularities. if they are once taken
into the system. Try them now
for positive and permanent help.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
A Quickly Constructed Stretcher, the
Only Articles Necessary Being Two
Sticks and a Sheet, or Blanket.

like manner and both edges win over
lap in the center, as shown IN the
sketch, which also illustrates the way
TO make up a stretcher quickly. The
weight of the body on the edges
causes friction enough to prevent the
cloth from slipping.
Two sticks of wood are placed be-
tween the parallel ropes at the ends
of the cloth to hold them apart as in
a hammock. Place pillow at one
end and enter. being careful not to
disturb the overlapped edges of the
cloth.
After hanging the hammock bed
stretch another rope between the sup
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Nc Question About y

child adopted from an orphans
home was being ridiculed by the 9TH
er children because he had no par
ents. The conversation went about
as follows:
Aw. you haven't got any real moth
er and father"
Maybe 1 haven't. but the ones I
have got love roe as much as yours
do YOU"
They do not. Ours are our real
parents
Well, mine love me more than
yours do cause mine picked me out
Of hundred other babies and yours
had TO take what they got" replied
the adopted son.-L1fe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Ets.k Tulle

When in doubt use black tulle OF
black net Place ii on your blouse.
your lace dress. Jour hat % your
neckwear. 1t gives touch OF the
black that has long been recognized
by the Parisienne as one Of the most
important notes In costume
So use il with discretion and watch
the charm thar results from touch
OF this fabric Of the moment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Grease Extractor.

A grease extractor is very useful
thing TO keep for removing stains
from dresses. II can be made by beat
ing together in a mortar one-quarter
pound each of soft soap and fullers'
earth. Form the paste into cakes
and let them dry. When wanted for
use. moisten the greasy spot with
water. rub il with the cake and al.
low the latter 10 dry on. Then rub
the spot with a sponge and warm
water
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

cushion, into the center of which may
be fitted a small vase containing flow
-ers. The cushion itself is circular in
shape and somewhat resembles a life
buoy on small scale. Diagram a il
illustrates this and diagram 3 shows
a side view of the cushion and indi-
Gates the thickness in which it should
be made.
The cushion is covered with pale
hIue soft silk and trimmed at the
edge with broad hemstitched frill of
the same material. a lace frill would
look very pretty and might take the
place Of the silk if preferred. and the
cushion could of course be carried out
in any other pale shade Of color than
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

harmonise with. other colors in the
vicinity.
If the thickness of the cushion is IN.
creased a little, small glass can be
used in the place of the vase aud may
be fitted into The cushion so that it Is
not visible, and this will add rather
to the pretty effect OF this decorative
little article.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Important Question

The old-fashioned farmer who liked
nothing more than TO dicker, hobs up
moderns
In a department store recently one
of the old-fashioned kind approached
the clerk and inquired:
How much are you asking for rub
Der boots today?"
Then, when he was told the price
he looked wise and queried;
And how much are you gettin' %
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

the length of which may be regulated
according to the wearer's taste.
Another dainty waist, designed for
morning wear, is one made of filmy
cotton wolfe. A set-in vest of tucked
net, with two rows Of white buttons
on each side where the vest and the
waist join, is in line with the recent
button" edict. /. wide sailor collar
Of embroidered wolfe and fiat bow
with one long end completes the sim
plicity ensemble so correct for early
hours.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Supports, and Covering, Shaped
Like a Tent.

ports, about two feet above the par
allel lines. A sheet of canvas or
waterproof material is thrown over
this rope and the hanging edges are
weighted or staked to the ground,
lines of cord first being attached to
the corners. One Of the illustrations
shows the finished bed and cover.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Efficiency.

The police cannot be excessively
anxious to come into close quarters
with any sUi1ragette, Have you any
bruises?" asked one of the prisoners
on Monday. anxious to know whether
she had in vain battered the police
man with her umbrella.--L0ndon Sat
nrdaY Review.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
1abys Shoes.

Always sandpaper the soles o.
baby-s new shoes before they have
been wern. This keeps her from slip
ping on the BE- or Iolished floors
and prevents many bad fall which
could easily result In q EYrain or
broken bons.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Dainty Rannane

No longer is it considered smart to
20 about with shabby-looking baggage
AS soon as possible every paster is
washed from the surface OF a suit
case or trunk. every marring scratch
Ii painted over and every bit Of brass
is polished. But above all. the interior
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
The Reward CT Virtue.

The Teacher-yo see, had the
lamb been obedient and stayed in the
fold il would not have been eaten by
the wolf, would it,
Boy (promptly)-No. na'am; it
would have been eaten b. us.''-The
Taller.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Bows VIII, Be Lifters.

Mrs. Church. see by this paper 3
household novelty is a litter for re-
moving jars from high shelves.
Mrs. Gotham-Yes. we've got two
Of EN-. TONNES aged seven and sam
mics Just sins-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Inxa of cnnualescinn-

The Doctor-Every man needs a
fad. lt'sla mental safety valve. Bet.
ter cultivate one.
The PATIENT have mine.
The Doctor-What is It?
The misunderstanding unpaid bills
Perhaps you'll add one?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
RESTORING Gilt sra,s

Gilt braid easily becomes furnished
When this happens brush the braid
free from dust and rub a little pow
dered alum we'll into it. Leave il for
few hours. then brush Of. and youIl
ind the braid as bright as new.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

siA1ScH years, anu
wss thin, weak Snd
nervous. " hen (
would lie down it
would seem as if /
was going RICH {
down out of sight
into some dark hole,
and the window cur
tains had faces that
would peek out at
me, and when | was
ourOf doors IL wonlrl
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
towels CLEANED

Dingy towels may frequently be re,
stored TO normal Wilderness by put.
ting in a kettle of cold water, adding
white soap shavings and lemon juice
and letting come slowly to boil.
Rinse in tepid w;iter. then blue water
and hang in the sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
It's Extent.

J knew OF diamond ring once too
large TO be worm
What kind of diamond ring was
it,"
a baseball cabal"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
nrhre In Starch.

To keep the color of ecru lace when
washing it. add a little yellow oehre
oil paint to the starch Mix 4 small
amount of the ochYe with boiling wa.
ter and add IT 10 the starch. or to
the last rinsing water if starch Is not
used
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
TinkIe! TInkIe.

Wilbur-Do they always keep that
dig bell on the COW?
Papa-Yes. Wilbur.
Wilbur suppose II is TO keep her
rom falling asleep in this quiet place.
-Harper's Young People
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

For renovating miIdew OF leather, |
md the following. is very good: Use
a piece Of flannel With a little vase
line and rub the mil6ewed parts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Extremely Modest.

Rather modest, retiring Fellow in
crowd, isn't he?"
Yep. Pretty modest Reminds me
a whole lot of governor 81 a state
occasion surrounded by his staff OF
colonies in uniform - St Louis Re
public.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

of the baggage is considered Avaunt
with the common looking linen lining
In its place there are the daintiest OF
Powered cretonnes, tackled to the I'M
der side OF lid. the upper side Of tray
and the upper side OF the bottom b.
the aimble fingers OF the girl who ex,
pects' 10 put her prettiest gowns INTO
the box or the case.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Foam;no Sauce

Beat one-haIf cup butter TO a cream.
add one cup sugar. 1anulated. and
stir tn white and foaming- Just be
fore serving. pour on one cup boiling
wstsF and stir 3 moment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
10 KEGS Dinner hot.

Cover the food closely with a tn
and set it over basin OF hot water.
This keeps the food hot and at the
same time prevents it from drying.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16

seem as if something was going to hap
pen. My blood was poor, my circula-
ton was so bad would be like dead
person at times. had female weak
ness badly, my abdomen was sore and l
had awful pains.
'I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and used the Ssnative
Wash and they certainly did wonders
for me. My troubles disappeared and
am able to work hard every day. Mrs.
w. F. SAWYER, River View Farm, More
town, Vermont.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Important TO Mothers
Waiting for the Spur.

Maud So he's been calling on you
regularly for ten years. Why do you
suppose he hasn't proposed?
Beatriz-Oh, you see, he's the sort
Of man who always does things on the
spur of the nomenclature.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Slave to Duty.

Father (srernly)- Bobbie. dsa you
so 20 Sunday school this morning. rs
told you to-
Bobbie-Yes. father. did--but II
spoiled the whole day for nellie.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-09-16
Bureau Convenience

Instead OF having various sizen
pasteboard boxes in a drawer, that
break and look disorderly and usually
contain dress accessories, toiIa: 6mt.
Giles, etc buy several s7t's and fork
receptacles that have Va compart.
ments, and place these by side in
your bureau drawers They viii make
handy compartments and present a
neat appearance