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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
WHEN CLEANING HOUSE
SIMPLEST AND QUICKEST METH
obs OF DOING THE WORK.
Housewife of Experience. of Course
Has Her Own Manner of Doing
Things, but These Hints May
Be of Value.

| For those who have put off their
housekeeping from the spring to the
autumn the time of reckoning has
finally arrived. Perhaps few words
as to the simplest and quickest way to
get through this period of trial may De
welcome to many housewives
If you own a house start at the top
and work downward If you are
fiat dweller, begin in the room far-
thest away from the hall door, always
leaving the kitchen until the last
One direction applies to every room
in the house. First take down all
hangings and draperies. The carpets,
too, must come up. If any Of these
are to be replaced by new, the old
coverings should be Immediately sent
to the laundry or cleaners. If not,
they should be carried out of doors
and given a thorough brushing and
beating.
Next, all pictures and ornaments
should be removed from the walls and
thoroughly busted and cleaned. These
should then be piled in safe spot and
covered from the dust.
swept When this is finished the wall
should be swept off with clean
broom twice, then gone over with
buster.
The floor should be brushed lightly
to collect such dirt as may have fallen
from the walls. Chairs which are
stuffed should be thoroughly beaten
with bamboo bat, and then the wood
work on them polished. For the fine
furniture, which may be spoiled by
polish of beeswax or turpentine,
good furniture cream should be used,
but this should be tried very carefully
before using on fine woods. Also
perfectly dry silk cloth should be used.
For dining-room furniture the old
fashioned mixture of turpentine and
beeswax is better than anything else.
For leather covered chairs this is
much better and safer than any new
tangled connections you may be per-
suaded to buy.
If there is a fireplace in the room
this should be well cleaned and the
hearth well enameled.
Then scrub the floor thoroughly,
using strong carboiic soap and hot
water. When the floor is perfectly
dry the clean carpet may be put down
and the stretches az floor which sur
round it should be well polished with
plenty of beeswax and turpentine.
All cushions should be beaten out of
doors before being returned to their
accustomed places.
The pictures should now be rehung.
the windows cleaned and fresh cur
tains put up.
If the housewife will Try one room
at time in this manner she will see
that even the men in the family will
not complain, for they will not know
that housekeeping is going on.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Equal to the Occasion.

The eminent traveller who was CIV
ing an illustrated lecture threw a
picture of celebrated Japanese upon
the screen.
This" he said SIS portrait Of Ad-
miral Togo. l wonder if any little
boy or girl in the audience has ever
heard of him or can tell me what
made him famous"
Bobby Shortall raised his hand.
Well, my SOM"
He's the man they named the Sal
rey Togo trunk after"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
CONTINUANCE OF MANY USES
Peddler Finally Succeeds In Discover
Ing Proper Temptation in Selling
an Improved Rat-Trap.

Deddler (opening bag)-I have
here. madam. an improved rattrap.
which
Lady of House-"We are never trou-
bled with rats"
Which can also be used for crack
ing nuts"
I'VE never use nuts of any kind"
'Or as a coffee roaster. Adjusted
in this manner in"
we always buy our coffee roasted"
Just so. Reversing the wires that
form the upper portion and bringing
down the side flap thus, we have de-
vice for holding eggs when cooking"
I'VE never eat eggs
And by folding these wire loops,
as you see me doing now, it makes
a handy arrangement for holding a
mirror"
Haven't the slightest use for such
a thing
BY adjusting another small mirror
in this position, and another at this
angle. as you will notice, and placing
it in kitchen window, for example.
it has the curious effect of enabling
the observer, seated at one side or
the window, and entirely out OF sight,
to see distinctly through, any window
that may be opposite, and to note
what is going on inside, and all ask
for this most useful and comprehen-
sive invention is seventy-five cents.
which is only about one-half--'
iii take one"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01

He Is very proud of his kitchen garden
and the fact that he is the organist
for our services.
Last summer he went as caretaker
to some vacant fats In Brooklyn. He
rented them all, and the agent let
him have another house with the
same result He returned to the home
with $50 of his earnings, and uni
Known to us in the winter spent ST.
of that amount for flowers for our
grounds in the spring
Rev F. H. B. was pastor of a
thriving church in Philadelphia. His
wife dice after presenting him with
a baby Later he became involved in
a scandal which was of such char
aeter as to render his pastorate unten-
able. He resigned. In short time
he was a physical and moral wreck.
In New York he was picked up by
the police and sant to Blackwell's is
land.
Made a Useful Citizen.
After his release he came to u.s.,
frankly told his story and accepted our
proffered aid. One of the most elo-
quent and scholarly ministers in Phila-
deIphia, whose letter is on file at the
prison department. wrote Captain An
derson urging him not to give the fall
en- pastor any money, but to accord
him such assistance as would enable
him to obtain some SORT of foothold.
The assistance was given, advice was
rendered, the man was induced to be-
lieve that all hope was not dead, and
he soon recovered some of his lost
ground
Today he occupies prominent posi-
ton with large organization engaged
in the work of human uplift. He is
ferceiul speaker and an indefatigable
worker His faith in human nature
and in the ability Of the God assisted
man to rise on his dead SELF is one
OF his most potent assets.
George F. Warnell had been so fire.
quently in prison that he could not
enter town without receiving imme-
date orders from the chief Of police
to depart He came to us saying that
he could find no place upon which he
could set his weary feet. We inter
ceded for him. obtained place for
him on a farm in New Jersey. He
proved faithful and today owns the
farm and is doing a general and pros
porous real estate business. Some
times he visits us and often sends
us donation for the purpose of help
ing others who were as unfortunate or
wicked as himself.
Now has this all been worth while?
| could take up all the space of this
issue of The Sun telling the story of
the reformation of men who at some
time or other have believed that every
mans hand was against them. Our
league has proved that good can come
out of prisons. If all that has. been
made public about our prisons during
the past few weeks will but find logd-
merit in the hearts and minds of your
readers it will mean more for those
behind the gray wall than one can
we'll imagine-New York Sun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Imnroved Dieting Rules.

The rules for dieting in which the
Medical Congress has been so prolific
reminds writer in the London Daily
Chronicle of Ruskin's method of ar
ranging his food supplies during his
illness. He procured from his doctor
a list of all the things that he must
not eat. took them all. and recovered.
He made 1t his rule to eat whatever
his fancy suggested, and he lived to
he over eighty The moral is obvious.
Never surrender to the stomach.
Bully it. Defy it. In an emergency
ask yourself, What would be the
worst thing for me to eat?" Then eat
# and live foreyer-Ex Exchange.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Didn't Know Him.

A drill sergeant was drilling the re-
cruit squad in the use of the rife.
Everything went smoothly until blank
cartridges were distributed. The re
'cruits were instructed to load their
pieces and stand at the ready" and
then the sergeant gave the command:
Fire at will"
Private Lunn was puzzled. He
lowered his gun.
(Which one is WHIP" he asked
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Blackberry Jam.

For blackberry jam allow three
quarters of a pound of sugar to a
pound of fruit. Mix the sugar with
the fruit and set it on the back of the
stove. Let it stand there until the
Juice begins to show Press the fruit
occasionally with a spoon to start the
juice. Then bring the mixture for
ward over the fire and let it cook for
an hour, stirring it almost continually
to keep it from burning. 1t should
cook rather quickly. When very thick
pour it into marmalade jars and let
it stand for "a hours before covering
it with paraffine in the usual way.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Cheap Cake.

One cup of sugar, tablespoons Of
butter creamed together, egg, l cup
milk, 2 teaspoons baking powder sifted
il ~ cups bread flour. Flavor to
suit. l use this for a foundation for
several cakes. Use 2 tablespoons of
cocoa, flavor with vanilla, frost with
white frosting and you have good
dark cake; or put in cup of shredded
cocoanut and it makes nice cake for
a change.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
what the Ross Said

What did the boss say when you
asked him for raise in salary?"
He asked me why thought ought
to have it,"
What did you tell him?'
II told him that / had been twelve
years in the same place.
and them"
He said l ought to be ashamed of
myself"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
The Way Up From Prison
By Maud Ballington Booth.

This is the case of a former convict
whose companions nicknamed him
Skinny During his five terms he
served over twenty-ene years in pris-
On. He was young man who had
not had advantages, and in fact had
stolen from childhood
During his last term he contracted
rheumatism, was so bent and broken
NAT he was unable for months to lie
down and was permitted to do little
eobbling in his cell. At times his pain
vas so great that the physician would
give him morphine tablet. but IN
stead Of using them he kept them, In
lending to Kill himself when he had
saved enough G. them.
How many of these would 1t take
70 Sill man, doctor?' asked Skinny.
About twenty" was the reply.
On the day that our message reach
90 him he had accumulated nineteen
these tablets, and following our
'aLE he went back to his cell and
mrew the nineteen away. After sub
sequent interviews he decided 70
cone 10 our New York home which Is
oae OF four maintained by us for re
'eased prisoners. He came out on
clutches and he was indeed ENACT
ated.
His Reformation Complete.
During the eleven months he re
named with us he built up his snat
~Fed health, and when able to WORE
us employed by a gentleman at =
Ssek While his employer was aDis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Minister'S Mission.

That's a nice looking fellow who's
Just come in" said the young man who
was dining with his best girl. ''IB he
a friend of yours ?"
Yes, indeed, l know him well, :"
laughed the maiden.
Shall l ask him to join u.s."
"Oh, George!' said the girl, blush
ing, this is so sudden"
Sudden? What do you mean?" he
asked in surprise.
"Why-why, that's our minister"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
q. Riaht.

IF you were minister wcule you
be satisfied to have the men of your
congregation come to church without
their coats?"
Certainly, why not? A nan usu-
ally carries his cash In his trousers"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
At the Indian Schools.

Nearly $4,000 Indian children went
to school last year, more than half OF
them being educated at government
schools. Mission schools cared for
600 and more than 1900 had SO far
adopted the white mans ways as to
he enrolled in regular public schools.
according to a statement on Indian
education furnished by the Indian Of
Ace of the United States Bursaa Of
Education
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Catty.>

so Jack Hardness has proposed to
gou?"
YES. How did you know"
my fiance told me last night. He
ased Jacks love for you to give weight
70 an argument"
'An argument about what?"
He was trying to convince me that
love is blind
THE fact that he is your fiancee
should have convinced you Of that"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
His Vacation.

You are convinced that you need
sacation?"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
I've got to get away to some place
where cnn forget political cares and
10 some real work"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
BIueberry Shortcake.

Two cups flour, two teaspoons of
baking powder, two tablespoons but
ter, two-thirds cup sugar. Work all
these ingredients together. One egg
and milk enough to make like biscuit
dough. Roll out and put in pan and
bake about half hour. Delicious.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
And There Are Others.

You advertise that you can remove
wrinkles"
Eyes, but we seldom have men pa
tents"
"Oh, I'm not patient. It's my wife.
Her latest wrinkle is that she would
look well in one of these silhouette
gowns"
The only way to cure that wrinkle
would be to give her one Of them"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
snuuestions for IRONING.

1t is of great advantage when
sprinkling clothes to use warm water
instead of cold. Warm water covers
a larger area than cold, and when
ironing is started you will find the
cloth evenly damp. In using cold wa
ter the dampness only occurs in spots.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
ADDING the insult.

What's the matter?" demanded the
impatient passenger in the stalled au.
tomobile
1T seems to be a case of locomotor
ataxicab, sir responded the chauffeur.
with mirthless laugh
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
sweetenlna With Salt.

A cook recommends the addition OF
a very little salt when cooking very
sour fruit such as cherries or cram
berries She says that only about
one-half as much sugar will be re
ouired then as would otherwise be
needed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
a Comnarison.

you say the nobleman your dausfl-
er married reminds you of ssmN.er
lotion"
YES" replied Mr.. Cumrox- sF.sS 2
ease of fine title for mighty ha.E
tsresting piece of work"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
For Ink Stains.

The stains of typewrfting can be re-
moved from linen by soaking in tur-
uentine for "a hours-then pour boil
ing soda over the linked parts, rinse
and dry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
When You Cook Cabbage.

The unpleasant odor which cabbage
and caulifiover make while cooking
can be avoided by dropping couple
of whole English walnuts into tia
kettlaL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
True Heroes.

who says the age of heroes is
over?"
What has aroused your enthusi-
asm now"
These men who march in the suf-
fragette parades."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Goino nv Authority.

Jim Jackson-No, sah-yo' don't
ketch dis coon wukkin on rainy day
like dis
Squire HeDnery tastounded) -
Rainy?
Jim Jackson-Wal, OATS wot de al
manae says, an OATS good 'nuff fob
mei-Puck
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01

wvEW YORK.-Following swift on
the recent revolt of convicts in
Sing Sing, their defiance of war
den and keepers, their threats
TO dynamite the prison and effect a
general delivery has come an insis-
tent question:
Is it possible to reform a convict
and make a good citizen out of him %
Take that same Sing Sing with it's
army of men incarcerated for crimes
OF almost every kind-burglars high
waymen, habitual ne'er do wells, COM
mon thieves, housebreakers, second
story men, pickpockets, bank robbers,
bgamists, bunco steerers. grafters of
every degree, accomplished swindlers
Of every kind-take this mass of de-
Draved humanity-is it possible really
to effect 3 reformation in more than
an occasional instance? Is it possible
TO restore a majority of these prison
ers to places of respect and RESPONSE
bility in the world of freedom?
Possibly a great majority of those
who asked the question knew that
certain religious organizations, vel
fare societies and other charitable
agencies have long asserted that they
actually can, and do, succeed in re-
forming criminals, men and women of
the most hardened types; that they re-
store them to their families and see
them become members of society
respected. trusted, and sometimes hon.
ored But the average man is apt to
be somewhat skeptical of such state
ments. What he asks for is plain,
definite, convincing, indisputable facts.
No Doubt of Rescues.
Those who ask the question and de-
man proof are, for the most part,
practical, levelheaded men of affairs.
In order to ascertain whether def1n-
lie, incontrovertibIo answer to their
doubts can be obtained inquiry has
been made of agencies and individuals
who have much to do with convicts
discharged from prisons and peniten-
uaries. In each instance the attitude
Of those questioned was one OF sur
prise that at this day there should
be any doubt regarding the absolute
reformation of former convicts.
One thing that will strike the in
Quirer who goes carefully through the
records is the fact that while hun
dreds Of former convicts are today
successful in business undertakings
and in trades. a large proportion seek
not 70 engage in money making occu-
patton but to go into rescue work
themselves. Missions of every kind,
Industrial homes, college settlements,
all forms of social service for the
down and cutters" seem to appeal
more powerfully than anything else
to these men who have been down and
out themselves, and who throw them
selves into the V of reclaiming
other human wrecks.
Prominent among those interested
IN the work of rescuing human dere-
Hcts is Mrs. Maud Darlington Booth.
Here is her testimony on the sub
Jet:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
His Mind on Insects.

She clearing her father coming)-
Fly!
He "a bit Where? I'll
swat it,
She-No, no! I mean fee!
He-Oh! Where did it nip you?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01

Harold-Pve got an-aw-beastly
headache this mawning, doncher
know
Hattie-What caused it?
Harold-A how'd thought stwuck
me last night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01
Helped BACK TO
FORMER PLACE
IN The WORLD
PhiIanthrOpic Societies
Have Made Good Cit
zens Out of veriest
DereIicts
RECORDS PROVE THE FACTS

that the Old Saying, "once Thief,
Always a Thief" May Be Revised
Is the Testimony of Those En-
oaoed in the Work of Reform in
Various cities-Mrs. Maud BaIIing-
ton Booth Cites Many Cases That
Have Come Under Her Personal
observation in the Course of
Years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01

-Ie-Fadly has given up his auto
aaobiles and caught the airship feveA
She-How long do you think he will
be bent on going up?
He OH until he gets bent coming
down
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-10-01

esther example. and this one IS
.stu'tbree years old He was, |
go the dean of the prisoners OF
t 80 stare for he had spent forty-seven
'n's - his life in the prison In Dan
,an,ora every one knew ola ri3 ,ise
He 700 was a beneficiary OF tne nl '
mems parole law. for he Is now msen
In nlS and at times somewhat Feeble
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-04-17
Abril, Is, 1918.
CABLEGRAMAS
LA CAMARA DE CALIFORNIA
LOS EXTRANJEROS

Nueva York, 16- La Camara Baja
deCalifornia aprob6 aver ell proyecto de
ley prohibiendo los extranjeros po-
seer tierras por mas de un aio, a no
ser que declaren su intencion de hacer
Sc ciudadanos de los Estados ,Unidos
Los iaponeses atacan ell proyecto de ley
porque no pone a todos los extran-
jeros en- igual condicion, puesto que los
japoneses no pueden hacerse ciudada-
nos americanos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-04-17
Ell JUEGO DE BASEBALL

.Nueva York, 16.-Resultado de las
partidas de pelota en- Is de abril:
Liga Americana Boston g. New
York, 3, Chicago 5, St. Louis 3, Cleve-
land 0, Detroit 0, Washington-Filadel-
fla, no hubo juego por la lluvia.
Liga Nacional- Chicago 5, Pitts
5urg "a, 10 inings. Cincinnati 5, ST..
Louis 6. Todas las otras partidas apla-
3adas por la lluvia.
Situacion de las secciones EN- abril Is.
Liga Americana
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-04-17

FL Vigorizador del Hfgado del DR..
Sanford es un purgante que al mismo
tempo que opera suavemente, ejerce
las funciones de un t6nico: alivia ell
sistema desocupando los intestinos
de su fatal carga; vigoriza el hfgado;
del cuerpo y 10 que es a1n de mayor
importancia, sobre todo para los
ancianos, obra como aper1tivo y facilita
la digestion. Media cucharada al acos-
tarse hace todo 10 que Sc necesita para
sentirse alegre y feliz.
Vaya hoy mismo a la botica mas
pr6xima y dfgale al farmaceutico que
leOdE un rfolleto descriptive de esta
maravillosa medicina. ST el no 10 tiene,
escribale a A. E. Wuppermann & Co.,
1900 Broadway, New York, +. U. A.,
para que sc 10 mande gratis. - De
venta en- las boticas desde hace mas de
medic sielo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-04-17
Ell ESTADO DE SU SANTIDAD

Nueva York, 16.- Esta mafana los
Me,licos de Camara de S.S. apreciaron
en- el nuevos sintomas de pneumonia
manteniendo una temperature de 1O2
pulsaciones por minute, la cual descen
di6 por la tarde, en- la que Sc inici6 una
visible mejoria. La expectoracion de-
ilustre enfermo es muy eopiosa IL
verifca con gran facilidad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-04-17
Ell coNFLICTo DE
LOS BALKANES
Bulgaria, Montenegro, y la paz.

Nueva York, 17-Los 1ltimos tele-
31aiaas recihidos dan cuenta de que
bulgaria ha notifcado a sus demas
aliadsas que esta dispuesta . aceptar las
co"aicioncs de la paz tai como han
sido propuestas por las Potencias
Montenegro, por su parte, rechaza
toda compensation pecuniaria a cam
bio de la possession de Scutari, y ha ma
nifestado que no cedera mas que por la
fuerza.