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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
THE TEMPTATION WHICH FACES
SOME WOMEN.
My heart was hot and restless,
And my life was full of care,
And the burden laid upon me

seemed greater imam COulu Dear.
There never was a greater mistake
than the oft implied supposition that
the general run of women have the
marrying bee" in their bonnets. The
truth is where one woman considers
marriage the goal OF her ambition,
there are plenty of others whose days
are so filled with cares they have
little time to speculate over it, or
dream of its possibilities. The wom-
an who has commenced as a child
either in factory or store realizes
what an important figure daily sup
port cuts in her life.
The goal of her ambition has been
to rise higher and higher just as she
has seen other young women do be-
fore her. She knows it means worry
and pinching to save up enough for
ceeded in reaching the point where sal
airy counts and her future looks
brightest, a shadow Outlines crosses
her path in the shape Of man. He
is generally a good natured fellow,
kind Of heart, but he has a position
which nets him scarcely more than
enough to keep himself. He knows
that she is frugal and judges that she
might have saved quite fair amount
He pays court to her and proposes
marriage.
The firm which employs her has
made it plain that it will bar married
women from their staff of workers
Her lover hints at secret marriage;
adding that she could still retain her
position in the store and no one would
be the wiser. She realizes that his
counsel is not in accordance with good
Judgment She has a dim notion that
her will might be good enough still
to work faithfully for the interest of
her employer and draw her good sal
airy, though married. but the lives OF
the single and the married women
are wholly az variance with each
other
The single woman can pursue the
even tenor of her ways, refusing TO
have her attention directed elsewhere
during business hours The married
woman is the plaything of fate. No
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

hip line and the extended hem so
rows of soutache. These. With half
dozen large buttons constitute all the
trimming on the suit The Skirt is
entirely plain
All the coats OF the season have
long small sleeves put into the regu-
lation armhole, which is often outlined
with braid, or satin cord. or a piping
of the material
One of the new ideas of the autumn,
shown in the illustration, is to have
the nun, collar and hat match. In
the sketch the set is made of dyed
squirrel edged with chiffon, and
trimmed with blue roses. The neck
piece forms a square collar in the
back.
Copyright Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
CHAPTER VIII.
The Anniversary.

About this time Blossy developed
tendency to draw Brother Abraham
aside at every opportunity, convenient
or inconvenient, in order to put such
questions as these to him:
Didn't you say it is fully thirty-five
years since you and Captain Darby
were on tie beach together? Do you
think he has grown much older? Had
he lost his Eair then? Did he care
for the opposite eek? Was he very
brave-or would you say more brave
than stubborn and contrary? Isn't it
a blessing that never married hiS- 2"
Fearful of the ridlcule of the sisters.
Blossy was always careful to conduct
these inquiries In whispers, or at least
in undertones with a great observance
OF secrecy, sometimes stopping Abe on
the stairs, sometimes reckoning him
90 her side when she was busy about
her household tasks on the pretense of
requiring his assistance. On one oc-
casion she even went so far as to in
yeigle him into holding a skein of
wool about his clumsy hands, while
she wound the violet worsted into a
ball. and delicately inquired IL he be-
lieved Samuel spoke the truth when
he protested that he had never paid
court to any other woman.
Alas, Blossys frequent tete-a-tetes
with the amused but sometimes impa-
tient Abraham started an exceedingly
foolish suspicion. When, asked the
sisters of one another. did Abe ever
help any one, save Blossy, shell dried
beans or pick over prunes? When had
he ever been known to hold wool for
Angy's windingf Not once since
wooing time. / warrant you. What
could this continual hobnobbing and
going of into corners mean, except
Irritation?
Ruby Lee whispered it first into
Aunt Nancy's good ear. Aunt Nancy
INDUCED In four pinches OF snuff in
rapid succession, sneeZed an amazing
number of times. and then acridly In
formed Ruby Lee that she was a zeal
Gus cat" and always had been one.
However. Aunt Nancy could not re-
frain from carrying the gossip to Miss
Ellie, adding that she herself had been
suspicious Of Abe's behavior from the
start
''Oh. no. mol" cried the shocked and
shrinking spinster. And Angy so
cheerful all the time? l don't believe
"a"
But whisper. whisper, buzz, b,:zz
went the gossip. until finally 1t reached
the pink little ears at the side of
Miss Abigails generously proportioned
head. The pink ears turned crimson,
likewise the adjoining cheeks, and
Miss Abigail painted with righteous in
dignation.
TT all comes OF this plagued old
winter time" she declared. sharply
biting her thread, for she was mend
ing a tablecloth. "Shet the winders on
summer. an yew ketch the tail OF
Islander In the latch every time Naow.
ef hear one word about this 'tarnal
foolishness comm TO Angy's ears. or
Brother Abe's, or Blossy's either, fer
that matter, Wen all have to eat off'n
oil-cloth Sundays. the same as week
days, until ! see a more Christian
sperit in the house,
She gave the Sunday damask across
her lap pat which showed she was
In earnest; and the reoused sisters
glanced at one another. as IL TO say:
Suppose the minister should walk
In some Sabbath afternoon and find
oil-cloth on the table. and ask the rea-
son why?"
They one and all determined to take
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
Wanted a Little Praise Himself.

Wanted q Little Praise Himself.
Following disastrous fire in west
ern city. many men and women gath
cred to look at the ruins. Some OF the
men, seeing that wall near which
they were standing was topping. made
haste to get out OF the way, and mar
rowly escaped being crushed.
Johnny Brabison. good Irish citi-
zen, was so near the wall that he could
not escape with the others. So, whirl
ing about he made for door in the
wall. burst through ii, and came out
on the other side safe. and evidently
very proud Cf his exploit Women
who had shut their eyes and shrieked
when they saw his danger now gath
cred round him in great Joy, and cried
out:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

small boys to fetch from the wayside
and meadows armfuls of wild roses
for the decorations Miss Abigail
made pink icing for the cake Ruby
Lee hung bleeding hearts over the
dining-room door. Aunt Nancy resur-
rected from the bottom of her trunk
white lace cap with a rakish-looking
pink bow for an adornment, and fas-
tened II to her scant gray hairs In
honor of the occasion. Blossy turned
her pink china pig, his lid left upstairs,
into sugar bowl
Pink. pink, pink, everywhere; even
in Angy's proud cheeks Pink, and
pink, and pink! Abe used to grow
dizzy, afterward, trying to recall the
various pink articles which graced
that tea.
But most delightful surprise of all
was his anniversary gift. which was
slyly slipped to his place after the dis
cussion of the rose-colored strawberry
gelatin. 1t was square, five-pound
parcel wrapped in pink tissue paper.
tied with pink string, and found to con-
tain so much Virginia tobacco, which
Blossy had inveigled an old southern
admirer into sending her for Chart
able purposes"
After the presentation Of this valu-
able gift. Abraham felt that the time
had come for him to make speech
practically his maiden speech.
He said at the beginning, more
suavely at his ease than he would
have believed possible. secure Of SYM
patty and appreciation, with Angy's
glowing old eyes upon her prodigy.
that all the while he had been at the
Home, he had never before felt the
power to express his gratitude for the
welcome which had been accorded
him-the welcome which seemed to
wear and wear. as IL IL were all wool
and yard wide, and could never wear
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

ent from every one else, has gained
much approval over here rs the sea-
son goes on, and the young woman
who detests the other type of suit
should cast her eye on this.
The top of the coat is cut like a
sacque with straight lines under arms,
sloping up in front and dropping down
considerably at the back. To the lower
edge of this is attached circular pep
lum fiaring from the figure as though
it were wired. Probably it is. Up and
down the front, around the sloping
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

Young Mawks had decided to en-
list and 60 10 war and his wife was
directing. But. darling" he argued,
even if | we're killed, just think how
fine it would be to be the widow Of
a hero. "Oh. no. Wilfrid. pieaded
the Young wife earnestly, her mind re-
verting to familiar proyerb. J
would rather be the wife of live
iackass than dead lion Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
Newest Guest stationeru

If you have the stationery in your
guest room quite correct it should har-
monize in coloring with that Of the
room. Papers in exquisite blues, yell
lows, tans and mauves are to be
found. The name of the home (for
the country residence), IL it has a
special name, is placed at the center
top of the page, while at the right
or left corner is the name of the rail,
road station and telephone number.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
New Waists.

According to the Dry Goods Econ
omist white satin and white crepe
de chine are in strong demand for
medium-priced retailing. Many semi
tailored effects are seen in models
of these materials. Chiffon is partic-
ularly strong In the dressy styles,
white or the soft colors being most
in demand
Black chantilly waists are proving
big sellers, particularly the black lace
over white chiffon or net. 1t is ex-
pected that these waists will prove
as salable as the white lace waists
which had such long run last year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
TulIe Sleeves.

Not quite sleeveless are the frocks
with tulle sleeves. However, since
the sleeves are not evident at the
shoulders. but float away from the
most igible--as sleeves. AS love
ly drapery they are decidedly effec-
tive. Sometimes the tulle starts at
the shoulders and floats away ap-
parently without reference to the
arms. but it is held to each wrist by
a narrow jeweled band a band OF
velvet ribbon or band of metallic
braid.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

By a present magnificent and rare
Henceforth / shall swim more surely
on the sea of David. Into the midst
OF this troubled sea you have sent me
a vc-y sturdy ship and q clever pilot.
Saint Augustine. whose genius IL d.
vine. have received it with Joy and
astonishment and have said TO my
SELF: Laziness. get thee behind me:
II ever moment of leisure remains
10 me. this gift shall all It.. Here is
an nIustrious guest that must receive
the best fare. and win not let me sleep
9 wink o. nights. In vain win ye
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
kNEw HOW TO VALUE BOOK
Petrarchs Acknowledgement Of GIFT q
Proof That Present Had Been
WorthiIy Placed.

In the year 1854 Boccsccio present-
ea to his friend Petrarch . copy OF
Saint Augustine's Commentary on
the Psalms" The poet thereupou
sent to the author OF the ~Decameron."
a letter written in Latin-part Of
which may be translated thus:
You have overwhelmed me with Joy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

gathered into a tiny frill at the edge,
and from this frill the silk is arranged
in loose folds downward To the edge
Of this portion a full fiounce of silk,
gathered into little frill at the top,
is sewn, and this flounce is pinked out
and cut into curves at the lower edge
This shade could of course, DC car
ried out ON the same lines in other
colors, and it would look very pretty
in pale pink or gold, or any warm
color, but such colors as blue or green
should be avoided as they are not
suitable for lampshades, for though
they might look pretty in the daytime,
light shining through them at night
would produce a very bad effect upon
the Tosiest of compilations
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

the like, not half
the sins laid to
the door of wom-
en- would be COM
mitted. Our dear
old g a n d m a s
counted t h e m
selves lucky if
they had one bon
net and the max
ings of a dress a
year.
OF course, there
were fashions set
then, as now, by
the women of
wealth and posi-
ton. But that
didn't rume the
quiet minds of
girls of that no.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
The Wide skirt.

The wide skirt is unquestionably
the new thing, and yet many OF the
new models have narrow skirts topped
by the familiar tunle. Cabot, especial.
Iy, shows models of this kind. One
noticed, at the openings, the absence
of anything resembling a hustle; the
sole exception was a bustle-like pun
OF black tune on a Premet evening
goYn.-Vogue.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
Black Net or TuIIe Roses.

The black rose is being used quite
extensively for trimming, especially
on white dresses. The rose has been
borrowed from the prevailing vogue
for black, so popular is every detail
of woman's dress. On charming
gown of white net was seen a black
net rose. which made an effective dec
GRAFTON. Quite the newest thing FROM
Paris is the rose of black tulle. orna-
mented with cut steel. The cut steel
is usually in the form of tiny steel
beads that edge every petal and encir-
Gle the center of the flower.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
MADE UP IN JAPANESE SILK
One of the Prettiest Designs for .
Lampshade-Use Care in Seee-
ton of Colors.

simple lampshade is the subject
of the accompanying sketch. 1t is
easy to make. and is carried out in
thin red Japanese silk. 1t is cut out in
two pieces. and the upper portion is
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
"Greenhacks. -

'Greenbacks" received their name
N 1883 The naming took place in
the spacious stone building now the
home OF La Chambre de Commerce.
'acing the Champs de Mars in Mont
real FIfty-fve years ago our print
ers OF bank notes shared the dismay
Of their American brethren as pho
sographic counterfeits appeared. The
British-Americap Bank Note con-
pany, perplexed By this new hazard.
consulted DR.. Thomas Sterry Hunt.
chemist 20 he geological survey OF
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

matter how urgent may be her need
of money, much may happen in her
life to keep her from earning her
livelihood. While it is true that peo-
pie should wed for love and love
alone, they should also guard against
the temptation Of marrying and giving
up a certainty for an uncertainty
linking their fate with those who have
neither means nor ambition to keep
them out of the poorhouse in old age.
Ii a man loves a woman well
enough, he viii strive hard to earn
salary equal to her own before he
asks her to give up hers. While love
is wonderfully compelling, it behooves
woman to face such a temptation
to wed with sagacity. A poor. but
ambitious young man can make good
in the world if he is given time when
love urges his ambition onward
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
SYNOPSIS.

Captain Abraham Rose and Angelina,
his wife, have lost their little home
through Abe's unlucky purchase OF Tena-
ny Gold mining stock. Their household
goods sold, the 500 auction money. all
they have left. will place Abe in the Old
Mans home, or Ansy in the Old Ladies'
nome. Both are self-saerificing but Abe
decides: My dear this is the fus3 time
= We mad a chance to take the wust of 1t.
Inc old couple bid good-by to the little
mouse Terror of what folks will say
SENDS them along by-paths to the gate OF
me Ola Ladies home. Miss abigail, ma
iron or the Old Ladies' home. hears OF
the III fortune of the old couple. She tells
the other old ladies. and Blossy. who has
pald a double fee for the only double bed
CHahDeF. voices the unanimous verdict
mat Abe must be taken in with his wife,
Aoe awakens next morning TO find that
ne Is odd Lady No. 81" The old ladies
give MIN such a warm welcome that he
Is made TO feel at home at once. Brother
ape expands under the warm reception
oI the sisters, and reign of peace begfnc
IN the old Ladies home. Abe is the CEN
Yer OF the community. The semi-annual
XtslL or Blossy's aged lover. Capt. Samuel
DarDy, is due. Abe advises her to marry
10 appear
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

For evening one sees many capes Of
soft velvet or Of brocaded siIk--soms
in the shape Of Brittany capes and
others Of more fantastic cut
The long coats with shoulder capes
recall the French soldiers overcoat OF
1870.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

Canada. He suggested the use as
pigment Of sesquioxide of chromium
From that day to this it has been
a safeguard against fraud because,
for all the vividness of its green tins,
il refuses to be copied by camera
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
seIid Stuff.

Z see where q man wants a divorce
from his wife because she gives hifn
nothing but frankfurters for breali-
fast 4 don't blame him The franli-
furter satisfies hunger, but as a palate
ticker it's dismal failure.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

rub the edges of the claret glasses
with little powdered sugar. daughter.
1t gives a pretty frosted effect"
81 have tried IL. mother. but the
sugar won't stick Oh"
Yes, it will. Use a little paste"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

pale and close, o eyes OF mine: ye
must watch and sleep not; in vain
shall ye think of rest. for we must
labor
In those days the gift OF good
book was gift indeed. comments Har-
per's Weekly. Minds are not made by
much reading. but By the enjoyment
OF few books of the bast-their d.
gestion and rereading.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

Praise heaven, Johnny Brabison.
down on your knees, and thank
heaveni"
''Yis wis.," said he. and win. but
wasn't 1t injaneyous inn me. now?'-
Youths Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
Laura eanLibbeu's
Talks on
Heart Topics
copyisbl. 1914. by IA. Meclms Newspaper s,ns.
THE SIN OF LUXURY.

Dresses for breakfast. and dinner. and
ball;
Dresses TO sit in. and stand in, and
walk in:
Dresses to dance in. to hirt in, and talk
in,
Dresses in which to do nothing; at all.
If this were an age of plainness in
women's clothes, home furIishinA and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
Merry Widow STYLES.

When the Merry Widow styles were
here few years ago, everybody liked
them-which is something that cannot
be said about the styles of today. So
any suggestion that Merry Widow
styles are returning is welcome. The
Merry Widow hat is really here again
"a big cartwheel hat in black velvet.
with almost no trimming to detract
from its simple but becoming shape.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
EuturIst Window nlsnIax.

An Oxford street store has turned
one of its windows into a futurist
boudoir. which is a regular "Midsum-
mer Nights Dream"
There is an oxydized bed with black
sheets and pillows. black and white
striped wall paper, spruce and orange
cushions scattered about at random
on sofas or on the floor. and finally.
one of these very green china par
rots, the reason OF which is not ap-
parent-Washingto Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

One kind OF a danger signal is the
kick woman gives her husband un.
der the table when there is company
for dinner
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

No. Maudie. dear; the bald-hesded
men in the front row dent necessar
lily buy their tickets from scalper.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
Hard to Hlt.

PA, what is 3 torpedo boat de-
stroyer?"
Sometimes it's 81 battleship, my
son, but not often"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

The hat shaped like a jockey cap Is
the latest fad in millinery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17

velvet, is decidedly suitable for a
youngster 1t is warm, comfortable
and becoming.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-17
hood that is now being so largely OK
plotted.

Speaking Of plaids, one cf the new
materials yielding TO this tendency is
taffeta whose design is worked out
in velvet ribbing. This is said to be a
direct descendant of fabric used a
hundred years ago and Is exploited by
several OF the leading stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-29

Why has f. Couon you 1904 and told you tina
the famous vavein-ehead Buick machine gives power witt
/ the same size motor than the other kind Of motor?
Why the guarantee on Buick cars more liberal than on any ohe
car selling at several hundred dollars more?
Why is it that some Of the Buick competitors have
tried so hard to get the Buick agency from us?
Why that Buick have longer life than others and the
upkeep much less?
Why that in the last hvehundred mile reliability contest held in
New York that there only three perfect awarded and they
were Buick Buick Buick?
Why he
other Makes selling at more money is such Buick booteri
Why voluntarily not
or Influence the Buick
Why that dealers
their good Buick, as some dealers
automobile should consider very seriously
before purchasing assembled
Why is weestabished
turer back him and also local dealers who have the
| take of him after buying?
Why did Bucks in single hill
dreamed OF winning his entire experiment
Why does the fastest racing the
will b
Why the large factory in the %
Try that did not curta its production for 1914 during
Why does the Buick Motor largest factory
the world tOdayi 7'
Why does SIX cylinder valvep
gallon Of gasOlHef " " - 80 ~ - =
Why do Company chal
panies - - " - ~ ~ ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-29

Why that in the last ue economy contest that held New
York the Buick won first second third and fourth prizes?
Why that the last hlcmb contest held in western Pnnsy
vania by the nine-hundd and seventy tive dollar Buick
when competed against other make cars selling at three hous-
and dollars?
Why that the City Of Boston selected twenty Bucks for their
lire department against all competitors?
Why that the Deco Electric Co., who sell their electric appliances
numerous automobile manufacturers bought wenysx BUCKS for
the Of their officials?
Why don't of competitors
lenge produce
$4,000 mles2
Why
less
them foolish to sell them think he business has
ton of quality
Why
gasoline than vaveinthe-head Buick?
authority
econt
cart don't the This should investigate fully
Why permit
and then will fully what WHY DON'T YOU
dayai ~ "N 0'''"'''' - '' yea "''' 1eN 81 ON'i' 'is ~'
years.
other well makes sound Ike shelter after months
-
Automobile Association,
model 81 248 gallon of gasoline 500 mile
published the
the
Cappr
will always be satisfied with Use brains
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-29


since the 10th day Of July 1914 and yet we have lost sales be
and
which product
than the 1914 models
of
re guaranteed than Ohe o m0hr
ofbear
andbe through