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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
DO ONE THING AT A TIME
Too Many Housekeepers Lack System
and as q Result Work Hard
With Little Results.

There Is good old saying which is
familiar in its excellent advice to "let
the head save the heels" But the
nervous, energetic modern woman,
whose head, full of score of things
to be done Immediately, is usually far
In advance of her heels, finds the an
Client and honorable axiom, zone thing
case.
The woman who, passing through
her bedroom to get her pocketbook out
OF bureau drawer to pay the milk
man, notices that the bed valance is
awry, stoops to adjust 1t and observes
dust on the table leg near by, pauses
to seize the duster from It's bag. re-
marks that the buster should go into
the wash, steps into the bathroom to
drop 1t in the laundry bag. remembers
that the laundry bag should be mend
ed this week, carries it to her sewing
table, notes that she will need more
white spool cotton before the dress
maker comes, catches up a pencil to
1ot down the memorandum and there
upon discovers on her memo pad half
a dozen things which must positively
be attended to before lunch time, is
very likely to have a nervous break
down before her vacation time comes
around, and her husband probably
wonders what on earth she has had
to make her so nervous.
Every good housekeeper knows that
enough small matters can be carried
in the head in one morning to keep
the heels of three maids, hired man
and all the children running most of
the afternoon; and In these days when
bridge, charitable interests and club
affairs occupy one part of the feminine
mind and household business the 9TH
er, the woman who refuses to allow
herself to be harassed and distracted by
too many thoughts at once, but who
attends to one thing at time with
her whole mind, is she who keeps Sc
rene and avoids the great American
breakdown at fifty.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Every farmer, however small his
possessions may be, who lives within
the apple-growing districts of the
United States, should have an apple
orchard, the product of which should
be found on his table in some form
every day in the year" recommends
the United States department of agri-
culture. Perhaps two-thirds of the
settled portion of the country is more
or less adapted to the production of
apples. The apple is pre-eminently
useful in the household economy and
as a culinary fruit, none excels 1t. 1t
graces the table in a greater variety
of forms than any other and as des
sert fruit, few are its equal and none
its superiors. It's juice, when ex-
tracted, makes an excellent, whole
some beverage and for vinegar it has
no rival. AS a market fruit, it is one
Of the easiest and least expensive to
handle and usually finds a ready sale
if we'll grown and handled with care.
Among the many ways in which the
apple is used, the manufacture of
jellies and preserves is one of grow
ing Importance. The numerous fac
tories for the manufacture of these
goods have not only created demand
for second and third grade apples,
but also for by products resulting from
drying and evaporating the fruit.
Apple butter of the real, rich, old
time farm variety Ells an important
place in the household economy and
always finds ready sale at good
prices. Good sweet cider made from
sound apples, not from half-decayed,
wormy fruit, is one of the most health
full products of the orchard 1t can
be kept sweet and unfermented by
heating it to temperature of 1902 F.
and holding il there for 80 minutes;
then sealing it up tight in bottles or
casks and storing in a cool place.
Boiled cider made in the good old
fashioned way by reducing to one-ffth
by boiling, and then canned, makes ali
excellent article for culinary purposes.
While the aim and purpose of the
farmer should be to supply an abun-
dance of fruit for his own family, he
should also be able to sell a little
surplus. The crop of summer and
autumn apples requires an immediate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Ouiie slrnnle


Mr.. Yaleblue. want to ask you a
question" remarked the Wellesley
mai,iyn to her partner as they entered
the conservatory.
"A thousand if you like" replied the
gallant collegian..
What is a kiss?"
The young man was taken aback,
but quickly pulled himself together,
and firmly said: This is"
Sir" replied the indignant seeker
after higher culture, you misunder-
stand me. The interrogation put to
you was a mathematical problem
which | thought might interest a stu
dent from Yale college"
1T does, Ii does" said the junior, as
he twirled his light mustache, but if
it's a conundrum / give it up"
The maidens eyes sparkled. and
there was music in her voice as she
threw out the answer: why, it's
nothing divided by two"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18

told her OF the knight that wore
Upon his shield burning brand;
And that for ten long years he wooed
The Lady of the Land.
1t is wonderful how many excuses
women make for men who court for
years, but somehow evade popping
the question.
Some women lay it to mans bash
fulness; his cold nature; lack of suf-
fcient funds; anything, everything.
but the right reason, that he really
doesn't want to marry. Of course he
gives her innumerable hints. and GER
tainly gives her TO understand that he
is fond of her. He realizes that it
would be a very foolish girl who
would waste her time on him other
wise
Women are wont to pin their hopes
upon such trifing expressions as
Some day, expect to have home
of my own" Few men settle down
until after they marry 1T takes a
wife to give a man ambition to ac-
cumulate." When a girl repeats this
talk TO her anxious relatives, she soft
ems their hearts toward him. They
conclude, with such ideas, it is only a
question of a short time until he asks
her hand In marriage. But when the
seasons come and go, and there is no
sign of coming wedding, the practi-
cal ones of the household begin to
dnr1tf hie ~, Of ;nf I'd
assert their belief that ne is only pass
ing away the time at her expense
hearing himself talk. No modest girl
can take the initiative and give man
a hint that she's interested in know
ing his intentions.
1t is a delicate matter Tor her folks
to interfere He may have valid rea-
sons. Then again he may not have
any reason for not proposing at pres
ent. In Boston, they believe in taking
time by the forelock The women
have petitioned the legislature to pass
bill fixing the legal limit of two
years on courtship. If man calls
regularly upon a woman for that
length of time, monopolizing her en-
tire attention, they would have 1t as
sumed that he is on marriage intent,
and he would be held legally account
able if he attempts to shirk the re-
suit of marriage. We sug-
gested that courtship should have a
time limit, in this column, some time
ago. The Boston women were quick
to catch the good judgment of the sug-
gestion. Long drawn-out courtships
rarely end in wedlock. In such in
stances, the man in the case grows
languid in his love making. The fire
has died out of his heart. The same
woman cannot kindle his ardor into
eager love again. When a girl real
ICES that a man is all talk-but her
hopes end there-out of duty to her
self and her own future she should
give some other man chance, reliev-
ing not only her anxiety, but that of
the friends nearest and dearest to her
as well. The man who talks love, but
not marriage, is the bane of society.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18

Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, the well.
known suffragist, recently refus ed to
marry a young woman who wanted the
phrase ito obey" used in her edding
ceremony. Doctor Shaw believes that
the vow to obey, made by the modern
woman of culture and action, is both
impossible and degrading.
But don't think, said Doctor Shaw
the other day in Philadelphia don't
think I'm cynic as regards marriage.
Oh, no! If you're looking for cynics,
go to the other camp, the camp of the
ants and reactionaries.
Il heard an anti say the other day:
The trouble with marriage is that
woman believes ali a man says to
her before the wedding, and nothing
he says after it,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Saving His FEELINGS.

When you begin to comment on the
physical characteristics of a mans
children, and yet desire to say some
thing particularly effective, you some
times have to resort to f5ures of
speech, This is particularly rue when
you intend to express an idea that may
hurt your friends feelings.
For example, friend dropped in to
see a western farmer who was famous
for seven reasons One was the horri-
hle, garish red of his hair The other
SIX consisted of the hideous, garish red
of the hair of his six children.
Sam" said the visitor. you'll never
have to worry about your children go
ing hungry. Set EN- up or fence
any day, and a woodpecker will feed
them. Popular Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
When cramped FOR space.

A homemade contrivaDce keeps
shirt waists fresh and unrumpled. yet
out of the way. Screw five hooks into
a piece of broom handle about two feet
long. Opposite the middle hook place
a large screw eye through which the
bar may be hung from a small pulley
attached to the closet ceiling. After
putting waists on clothes hangers slip
each hanger on hook and pull the
whole up into the empty closet space.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Felt He Had Paid His Fare.

1t happened on three-cent car line.
The car was crowded A German got
on. He bought a quarters worth of
tickets (eight). The conductor took
one and handed him the others.
Tickets" called the conductor as
he came around for fares again. The
unsophisticated one gave him anoth-
er. Other calls, and finally the Ger
man handed over his last ticket, say
ing: 'Py himmel, puy no more tick
etsl valk!" And he got of and
walked.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
CARE FOR ALFALFA PASTURE
Killed by Hard Freezes When
PastIired Too Closely.

Alfalfa needs no special treatment
to aid IL in coming through I've vim
ter in healthy, vigorous condition.
providing the st&bble Is not pastdred
OF down to the crowns. Never
should alfalfa. be pastured down close
late in the fall, says G z. Thompson.
assistant IL farm crops at the Kansas
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Preroaative of Suffering.

Every tragedy in the home circle,
every hour Of agony through which
you pass, every wrong that you must
endure in silence-for there is no re-
dress upon this side of the grave-is
not purposeless or accidental 1t is
a great privilege to which you are
called-the high prerogative of suffer
ing. Some day we shall see the mean
ing of it all, and never regret a mo-
ment Of it.-R. ]. Campbell
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Grapefrult Cocktails.

Cut the grapefruit in halves, cut out
the pulp in large pieces, set aside,
then remove seeds and core, taking
care not to injure the shell; take an
equal quantity of fresh pineapple,
scooped from the pine after peeling,
I'LL shells with this and grapefruit
pulp, sweeten to taste, flavor with
green maraschino and dilute just be-
fore serving with charged water and
or three maraschino cherries on top.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Hog Cholera.

Hog cholera Is a disease whieS seems
to be stopped to degree by the frosts
of wirter, although frost cannot be
said to stop a case after it has taken
hold o. its victim. However, it seems
to prevent the rapid spread of the dis
ease. The result is that in spring
tirae the affection is, as rule, at the
lowest ebb. but increases rapidly from
that time until fall
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
WAY 70 Prevent snnnrs

Never give sour milk to the brood
SOW with a young litter CT pigs To
dc so is to invite securing and ruin
the prospects of the litter When pigs
are or weeks old there is not much
trouble in developing them right along,
provided there is no disease to inter-
fere with feeding operations.
The difficult thing is to feed prop
erly during pregnancy and the first
two weeks after the litter comes into
the world. There has been no time
when 1t was so important to look after
these matters.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Help to Absent.Minded.

A watch that accurately indicates
the exact time elapsed since the last
tine it was wound has recently been
,ced on the market The face of
tinekeeper is provided with a
iall dial near the top of the regular
-ial, which has small hand that
shows when the handspring was last
wound, and also records the progress
of its unwinding, thus showing at a
glance when the watch needs re-wind-
ing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Device for Heading a Barrel.

each alternate year toward the trees
are recommended. Prune each year in
early spring before growth starts, re
moving all cross branches, and thin
ming out where too densely grown.
so as to balance the tops and afford
free sir circulation and admit sunlight
to all parts of the tree.
All classes, summer, autumn, and
winter apples, must be carefully
picked without loosening the stems
from the fruit; handled carefully to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
WHEN couRTsHIP is ONLY TALK.

told her OF the knight that wore
Upon his shield burning brand;
And that for ten long years he wooed
The Lady of the Land
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Maolc for Rust Spots.

To remove rust spots on bath tubs
and basins and discolorations in toilet
basins and sinks apply muriatic acid
with a mop. AS soon as the discoloTe-
ton is removed the acid should be
thoroughly rinsed OF with clear wa
ter. The acid works like magic; it is
almost instantaneous In its effect and
the labor OF scrubbing is saved.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Needful

The shades of night we're falling fast
when through an Alpine village passed
youth who bore mid snow and ice a
banner with this strange device:
Safety first!"
The maiden didn't ask him to stay.
Instead of that sha laughed sardon-
icaily.
You've sure got EN- all backed Off
the boards." she exclaimed, with pal
pable irony
Moral-A certain amount of rushing
in where angels fear to tread seems
to be needful5if business is to keep
brisk.-Puck
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Eco and sardlne Salad.

Slice one head of celery and four
hard-boiled eggs. and place in salad
bowl. Mash yolks of the eggs, four
sardines. salt and pepper together and
use enough cream to form q thick
paste. Thin with vinegar. Mix French
dressing on the celery and white Of
eggs, and over that pour the cream
dreSsing
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
nIsalssInoI rnxsk-r.

Squeeze half a lemon over two tea
spoontuls of sugar. Add a fresh egg
and a dash OF wine. Put In also two
tablespoonfuls OF sugar. Put in an
eggnog shaker and shake to a fruth-
Currant juice may be substituted for
the wine IL desired. but If wine is used
a good port is the best
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18
Her New Device.

lie stayed too late and accepted no
hints.
Then the lovely young girl resorted
to a new device
Taking any interest in the Mexican
language?" she asked as she deity hid
a yawn.
No, he replied
"Buenos noches," she said. q
learned it today"
What is it?"
What is ito"
Why, that goodnight. Adios."
What's that?'
"Good-by. It's very simple Must
you go2 Gracious. Bueno. Con mucho
gusto. Adios''
Z And he went down the steps with
out telling her he had lived two years
in Mexico City.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18

Many living microbes float in the
air OF dwellings, but in houses which
are old. overcrowded and dirty the
numbers are very much higher. These
come for the most part from the sides
and floor and not from persons, but
they are much more numerous when
the dust is disturbed than when the
room has been quiet for a short time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18

formula addressed to prisoners who
are obviously You leave
the court without stain on your char
acter" In q case before him recently
he assured q defendant that he would
leave the court with as good a char.
acter rs when he entered It."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-08-18

Birdseye maple furniture which has
become soiled and finger-marked can
be cleaned very satisfactorily in the
following manner: Wash the furni-
ture with a soft rag and lukewarm
water to which little kerosene has
been added. Rub dry quickly and pol
ish with a soft cloth