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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
AVOIDING TROUBLE
FROM TWO INSECTS
Cucumber Beetle and Squash
Bugs Attack Melons, Squashes
and Cucumber Plants.

Unfortunately two insects are in
cluded under this one common name.
They call for radically different treat
ment because one-the Cucumber Bee
tie is biting insect, while the other
or true Squash Bug is a sucking in
sect, which attacks melons, cucumbers
and squashes. In combating the true
Squash Bug, the small plants may be
kept covered with cheese cloth over
light frames or hand picking of the
large yellow eggs and Of the bugs
themselves IN the early morning may
be resorted to. After the crop Is har-
vested the vines should be DESTROYED
To avoid trouble from the Cucumber
Beetle, plant an excess of seed and
when the plants appear dust them with
mixture of one pound Of paris green
with so pounds of lime or cheap flour.
Division Of Entomology, University
Farm, ST. Paul.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
DICTATES OF FASHION

Plaitings of net are very much used
on the new caps for babies.
Separate skirts of linen or pique
for golf or tennis are severely plain
in line and have patch pockets.
Wells of extremely fine linen mesh
are worn over the small hats and
cover only the upper half of the face.
The cap crown of MORE, satin or
taffeta finished with heavy cOrding
is a feature of many of the newest
hats.
The tango nightgown is the newest,
and resembles a chemise and Turk
ish trousers combined. 1t is said 10
be comfortable.
Sashes and belts are feature of
children's dresses. Sashes are quite
wide Belts are of suede and colored
and patent leather
Frocks of white taffeta have super
seeded the ones of white crepe de chine,
so popular last season. They are
trimmed with ruches, pufings and
shirrings.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Fans in Fashion.

Fans are likely to be more in vogue
during the summeI. season than they
have been for some time and they GER
tainly give charming finishing touch
to the toilet Lace and feather fans
have ever been favorites and can be
very costly. Painted fans, too, may
be very pretty and they are often
gems of artistic design and execution.
Feathers other than ostrich plumes are
occasionally pressed into service,
mounted on tortoise shell or mother
of-pearl sticks. Some Of these sticks
are studded with gems, turquoises e.
pecially lending themselves with both
to light and dark mounts. AS rule,
OPAQUE stones look best
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Insect Beauty Patch.

In spite of the long run which
beauty patch styles in wells have had
they continue to be widely featured
and to sell with considerable free
dom. There is an effective beauty
patch design in the new circular veil
in the form of a handrun floral design
large enough to cover almost one en-
tire cheek.
All sorts of insect beauty spots con
tinue prominent. Among the newest
of these in a black bug on fiesh-col
ored hair-line The body Of the bug
is heavily embroidered on the mesh
of the veil, but the wings are en-
broidered on a separate piece of net sc
as to hang loose from the veil.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

If this be done carefully, only an in
during the rest of the season. Wom-
en- with their trained fingers are the
best for this work when they can be-
obtained. A skillful hand will pin on
a thousand bags day. A very small
increase in the price will pay for this
work as can be readily seen.
Bagging should be done when the
bloom drops for the best security, but
is often done during the next few
days. 1t has been said it is a specific
not only for rot but for all manner OF
birds and insect pests. 1t is particu-
skinned varieties like the Brighton.
and should always be resorted to when
fancy clusters are wanted for exhibit
ton purposes.
Not only does 1t preserve the per-
fectness of each berry but also their
delicate bloom which greatly height
ems their beauty. Some varieties are
improved not only in looks but even
in flavor, becoming sweeter and sweet
er after the first stage of ripeness.
Another great advantage in bagging
is that it is one of the best ways to
preserve the grape in its ripe condi-
ton. Many varieties will remain
fresh and sound until frost, and even
then can be cut off, laid away in cool
place and kept still longer. They
have been kept till Christmas.
The red varieties seem to be the
thinnest skinned and most liable to
crack and to puncture. The white
kinds are of all the least molested by
birds which seem to think they are not
ripe. The blacks are the first to be
attacked
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

First form the wire ring of the proper
diameter to catch around the under
side of the top flange of the flower
pot, then attach the three wire hang
ers to the ring, spacing them equidis-
family, and join the upper ends in a
hook as shown. If you cannot find the
wire for making the frame, you may
use heavy wrapping-twine for the pur-
pose.
The basket shown in Fig. is made
from wire egg basket. If you haven't
an unused basket in the house. you
can get new one for 10 or II cents.
They come in different shapes and
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

Any medium-sized grocery-box will do
for the shelter, and an old tin pan will
answer the purpose of receptacle for
bath water. Four or five cross sticks
should be placed within the box for
perches, and be fastened by nails
driven through the box sides into their
ends.
The water pan is supported in a
wooden frame Gig. 81 hung from the
bottom of the shelter box by pair of
uprights. The frame should be made
OF the right size SO the pan receptacle
will set down between the strips and
the rim will rest upon the strips. The
frame must be long enough, of course,
so the uprights can be fastened to
both it and the box, as shown, and in
case the pan to be used does not
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

beneath the top flange, and strips A
should be of the proper length to con-
meet the cross pieces. After mailing
the frame strips together, screw screw
eyes into the ends of strips A. to
which TO tie the suspendlng cords.
The hanging box shown in Fig. 6
may be made out of any shallow gro
Gerry box. All that is necessary to
prepare it for use is to reinforce the
mailing of the boards where they
show signs of loosening, and to pro-
vide it with hangers. The best man.
ner of attaching the hangers is as
shown in Fig. Z, which is view of
the box bottom. Strips A are several
inches longer than the width Of the
box, and are nailed on crosswise with
The bottom board
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Handmade Rucs,

There is nothing more charming
than homemade rag rugs for the sum-
mer cottage, and it is surprising that
more women do not take up this prac-
teal if old-fashioned handiwork. One
can do the necessary dyeing and weav-
ing at home and the utensils neces-
sary are neither complicated nor ex-
pensive.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
USING ROOT CROPS
FOR DAIRY COWS
Supply to Milk Animal Same Es-
sentiaI SucCuIence as Silage-
Valuable Adjunct.

While many, or indeed most, of the.
root crops contain considerable food
value, it is not claimed by those who
advocate feeding them that they CON
tain elements which will make them
a prominent ingredient I'm the balanced
ration
In their way, roots supply to the
cow the same essential succulent feed
that does silage, and there is nothing
better for keeping the bowels in bet
ter condition, to say nothing Of the
value of roots as an appetizer.
Take the average daily ration of
cornmeal, wheat bran, oil meal with
the necessary roughage and a daily
feed of even small quantity of roots,
COW, keep her in excellent condition
and materially assist in increasing the
quantity of milk given
Those who have tested root-crop
feeding properly, without materially
cutting down the regular rations, know
the value of them and would not think
Of cutting them out of the regulation
feeds.
Add to this sort of feeding a clean
light and welI-ventilated stable, with
plenty of salt and plenty of clean,
fresh water daily and one has given
the cow every possible opportunity to
produce results, and on most eco
nomical basis.
Not understanding this, many dairy
men, especially, have objected to root
crops for their cows, hence have dis
carded a most valuable adjunct to the
ration for mich cows.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

Begging grapes Is one of the more
refined processes of fruit growing that
every man should test for himself.
There are various conditions to be con-
sidered upon which its profitableness
depends.
Does your market demand fancy
article and is it willing to pay for it?
AT four or five cents a pound for
grapes it pays to go to some extra
trouble. Again, do you suffer much
loss from the birds? In some districts
they are very destructive and scare
crows are not of much avail Rot,
too, is to be considered, though some
growers assert that bags are not a
preventive Of this disease.
Ii grapes are bagged at the proper
time, which is soon after blooming,
they certainly will not rot unless the
canes are already full of rot spores,
and after the vineyard has once been
thoroughly cleared of the infection it
should not again be easily affected if
the fruit is kept covered.
Bagging does not appear to be much
resorted to throughout the West, but
In the East with it's higher priced
markets some growers find it profitable
to bag their entire crop. The COM
mon paper bag in use at the grocery
is usually employed, in the two-pound
size.
A thousand bags should not cost
more than rs cents. The usual way
Is to fasten them with a common pin.
Do not pin them around the stem of
the bunch, but over the cane from
which the cluster depends. The edges
of the bag should be folded down and
then pinned securely so as to exclude
the rain as well as the insects.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
The Nav plaid BAGS.

The new plaid bags are quite differ
ent from the brilliant ones of the
early spring. They are made of gray
or tan twilled silk for the upper part,
and with stripes in dull. soft colors
for the lower part, and they are ended
with a long tassel in the color of the
top of the bag.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

and halved onion in three tablespoon
one tablespoonful of curry powder,
and stir these until the butter has
been absorbed. Add three and a half
cupfuls of broth, a teaspoonful each of
sugar and salt, tablesp oonful Of
lemon juice and cook the rice until
tender Place the rice in a ring and
put the peas in the center to serve.
Spanish SaIad.-To a cupfui of
chopped celery add half cupful Of
baked salmon, one tomato, one green
pepper and bit Of onion all chopped
fine, season well with any dressing,
and serve on lettuce leaves.
Strip for Summer Use-Strawberry
Sirup-Crush ripe berries and strain
the juice until clear, boil a pound Of
sugar with a cupful Of water until it
spins a thread, but do not stir, into
this add two cupfuls of strawberry
juice. Cook for Is minutes, covered,
then seal hot
Raspberry Juice.-Boil together two
cupfuls each of sugar and water, Is
minutes, then add two cupfuls of rasp-
berry juice and simmer 20 minutes.
Seal while hot
Cherry Sirup.-Stone very ripe cher
ries and pound half the stones in a
bag till all are crushed, mix these
with the fruit and squeeze well in a
bag until all the juice is extracted.
To every quart add two cupfuls of
sugar, boil ten minutes, skimming
well, when cool bottle and seal.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

sizes, but the one here shown is of
the best proportions for a flower bask-
ct. All that is necessary to do is to
line the inside of the basket with
moss, turning the messy side out, so
that the basket will retain earth, and
to the handle for hangers.
Figure shows how two or more
f1ower-pots may be combined in a
wooden frame for a hanging box, and
Fig. 5 shows how the frame strips are
nailed together. Cross strips B should
be of the length of the outside diam
eter of the fower-pots, measured just
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

reach from one end strip to the strip
opposite, as it is shown to do in the il
lustration, it will be necessary to fas-
ten extra cross strips at the right
places to support the rim.
Screw a pair of screw-eyes into the
top of the box as provision for hang
ing the shelter on tree, on post, or
on a wall.
Figure 4 shows a simple way in
which to fasten pan bath to a tree
trunk.
The fiower-pot shelters in Fig. 5 pre-
sent a novel appearance in yard
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
BY DOROTHY PERKINS.
HANGING FLOWER BOXES AND
BASKETS.

Pretty hanging boxes and baskets
for plants and ferns may be made cas-
lily with materials picked up at home,
as l am showing by the designs below.
These boxes and baskets are but a
few of the many possibilities that may
be discovered with a little thought.
The fiower-pot basket in Fig. 1 is
supported in a frame like that shown
in Fig 2, made out of lightweight wire.
Stovepipe wire is a good kind to use,
as it is easily bent aud breaks with a
few twists at the point desired. max
ing pair of wire cutters unnecessary
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
ParasoI Novelties.

Parasols with centers of plain tat
feta and borders of plaid chiffon are
among the latest novelties. These have
long handles tipped with amber or
enamel to match a color of the plaid.
Black and white in huge squares is
the latest idea.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Raxaoes of Noxious Insects.

The $50 useful plants that grow in
France are attacked by 5000 species
of insects and 1000 cryptogamic dis
eases. These cause a loss that is es-
timated at S600,000,000 a year, the to-
tai revenue from these plants being
today $500, 600.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

flour and put into
a kettle to fry in
hot fat with one
chopped oni o n +.
When a golden
brown add water
to nearly cover,
salt as desired,
add a third of a
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Gigantic Formosan Tree.

In Formosa there is a tree between
$500 and 5000 years old, with cir
conference of So feet and the lowest
branch 10 feet from the ground. The
tree is species of cypress, the
Japanese "beniki.'
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Profitable Animals.

The properly fattened animals, mar
keted the moment they reach the
point where further feeding would en-
tail a loss, are always profitable to
the feeder. But it takes a good judge
to know just when this point is
reached.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

ing, a substitute may be found, good
also, for blond hair, in castor oil, two
drains, and rectifed spirits, one ounce
This may be perfumed with drop OF
oil of verbena or oil of orange flower
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Alum Considered a Charm

Alum is worn as charm in parts
of Asia Minor. A triangular piece
is placed in case of silver and worn
suspended from string about the
oeck-
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
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No, Indeed.

Mrs. Kawler-SSo you think that
Mrs. Jones is in an unfortunate posi-
ton" Mrs. Blunderby-'Un fortun-
ate, Ny dear, l wouldn't be in that
womans shoes for all the wealth Of
Creosote Boston Transcript
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

able. Try some Of these:
Green Peas and Cur
ried Rice.-Pour over a
little water on a pint Of
green peas, s m n r
gently until tender, add
a teaspoonful of salt, two
tablespoonfuls of butter
and a dash of pepper.
Before the peas are put
to cool Mace a neeled
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Keen Thinus Smooth,

The man who allows his work to
crowd him is generally cranky,
nervous and disagreeable sinner
Planning will keep things moving
smoothly.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Her Way.

Joe-"What is the easiest way to
drive nail without smashing my fin
gers?" osephine-"Hold the hammer
in both hands,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

When it shall be said in any country
In the world, My poor are happy;
neither ignorance nor distress is to be
found among them; my jails are empty
of prisoners, my streets of beggars;
the aged are not in want, the taxes
are not oppressive; the rational world
is my friend, because 1 am a friend
of it's happiness these things
can be said, then may that country
boast of it's constitution and its gov
ernment.-Thomas Paine.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
SEASONABLE DISHES,

The spring vegetables are always
palatable, but a change is most agree
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

Take two pounds of veal for stew,
cut into about nine pieces. Roll in
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

He that falls in love with himself
will have no rivals.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

Most people return small favors,
acknowledge middling ones, and repay
great ones by gratitude.-Benjamin
Franklin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23
Ahsnrhinn Mater

Soil that is very dry does not absorb
water SO readily as does moist soil.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-06-23

The simplest method of fastening the
flower-pots is by using screw-eyes,
screwing a screw-eye through the hole
in the bottom of each pot into the post
or other support. The screw-eye can
be turned by hand, and the eye is
large enough to hold the pot in place,
which is the advantage of using q
.screw-eye instead of a screw. If you
use a screw, it will be necessary to
place an iron washer under the screw
nrad to keep the head from pulling
through the hole.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-02
CARING For the Piano.

One of those popular fellows who
can sit down at a piano and play ac-
. compartments to songs, even when
the Emusic" is not forthcoming. hap
pened to be in little village recently
when a concert was almost stuck
through the pianist disappointing at
the last minute. Our friend. says the
Glasgow News, came to the rescue ana
got the company out of it's difficulty.
but inwardly he applied to the instru
ment adjectives which would shock
even George Bernard Shaw. After the
performance the caretaker "a lady ;
was covering up for the night, and the
player mentioned to her that the piano
was very much in need of attention.
but she secuted the idea. why" said
she, 81 went over it myself this morn
ing and scrubbed every part of it. keys
and ALL"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-02
Sumner

Will Messmer and family took dinner
with Frank Kirby and family.
The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs.
7. G.. Blake last Wednesday.
Will Bunting and wife spent Sunday
with his brother George at Edgerton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Punzel motored
to Monroe Saturday, returning Sunday.
Edward Loga and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Marsden.
Gust Wentler and family of MELVILLE
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Goldthorp.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hammerquist, who
have been visiting at Racine, returned
home Friday.
Mrs. Hammas, who has been stay
ing with her daughter at Utica, re-
turned Sunday.
Lee Purdy and family and o. Purdy
and family of Hillside spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Robbins.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-02
Interesting Local Hints

-Caulifower for picking at Conn's.
Our collection of new Fall gar
ments for 1914 is complete. Don't fail
to get prices. II. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
Fancy crabapples at Conn's.
A Jewell base burner heating
stove, large size, for sale. Call at W.
F. Earle's, City. Att
Buy bushel of fancy pears at
Conn's.
See the Fadette Panels at Bar
deen's-a small photograph at small
price.
New York state cheese at Conn's.
Supply your underwear needs while
our stock is complete. We are SHOW
ing all grades of wonen's, mems and
children's underwear at great saving
in prices.-T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
Puritan flour $3.50 at Conn's.
BUGGY FOR SALE-Velie buggy made
in Moline, nearly new, for sale. In
quire of Anton Oppegard, Edgerton..
New York state eating apples at
Conn's.
Special showing and special prices
this week in our ready-to-wear depart
ment, the opening Fall week of the
season.-T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
Celery cabbage at Conn's.
ALI those wishing their piano to
sound like new again would do well to
examine some of the instruments just
tuned by w. E. Zabst of Portage.
Leave orders with Anderson & Farman
for the winter. 44t3
Buy GAINESVILLE wrapped bread and
cakes at Conn's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-02
Mules and War.
News.

Along all the frontiers of the world
wherever there is a war there is de-
mand for the mule. Compared with
him the much vaunted war horse is
vanishing Pigment of the past. His
strength, his sureness Of foot, his wari-
ness of eye. his ability to endure hard
ship and hard work on little food and
with little care. have made him invalu-
able as q campaigner, whether in des-
erts or mountains. The mule has seen
the camel and the elephant disappear
from armies He may see the horse
vanish. He has seen the motorcycle
and the motorcar come in. He may
see the aeroplanes numbered by thou
sands. But it is not likely he will ever
see himself superseded in his own line
of work. There may be mules without
war. but probably never a war without
mules.-New York World
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-10-02
Obituary.
MILO COLLINS.

Milo Collins was born in Alfred, N.
Y, April q, 1885, and passed away at
his home in the third ward at the hour
of noon, Tuesday, September %, 1914.
He came to Edgerton with his parents
when years of age and this has been
his home ever since. His father erect
ed the first frame house in Edgerton
Mr.. Collins for long years engaged in
farming until few years ago he re-
moved to this city. To mourn their
loss he leaves a widow, three sons,
Frank of Rockford, H., Charles of
GAINESVILLE, Willis of East Port, Idaho.
and one daughter, Mrs. Arson Bliven
of Albion.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev.
Hooton of the NJ E. church, were held
from the home Thursday afternoon and
the remains were laid at rest in Fas-
sett cemetery.