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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
NINE. MERITS ADVICE
MAKE ARRANGEMENTS NOW FOR
PUSSY WILLOW TEA"
Idea for Entertainment a Good One
That Should Not Be Neglected
For Contest That Will Inter
est the Little Ones.

How would you like to have pussy
willow tear" Polly demanded as she
burst into my den with a great fuzzy
wuzzy bunch Of "kitty-katkins." Just
the thing for this season, SO hurry up
and tell your big and little readers"
she continued. So get ready right
away, but first you must find your pus-
sizes. / am sure the neighborhood chill
dreD will be glad to supply you | am
taking it for granted that you live in
the country where they grow and in
the city the ever up-to-date and
obliging florist will supply them.
Decorate brownish cards with water
color pussy willows, or they may be
done in pen and ink or sepia tints, just
a stiff little spray at the top. A few
branches in tall vases and jars will be
all the flowers required, with wee
branch for each guest to take home
pinned to her coat.
If you should want to give this party
for children, try this pastfme, which
they will enjoy and perhaps your
grown-up guests would like it, too.
Draw a mammoth Drancn or pussy
willow on sheet with charcoal or on
large square of paper, then give each
one tissue paper catkin or some bit
Of paper to be SO called, blindfold one
at time and see who can pin the cat
kin nearest to the branch or right on
it in the place where it ought to grow
If you think it advisable real live kit
ten could be given for prize. Use
this idea with discretion, for some
mothers do not approve of cats. Serve
lettuce sandwiches; and did you ever
try an orange and Bermuda onion
salad? 1t is delicious with the lettuce
sandwiches. The kiddies will thank
you if you give them lemonade to
drink with a nice fat cherry or straw
berry in each glass.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
SUSPENDER BLOUSE TO STAY
No Reason for Anything but Rejoicing
That This Pretty Style Is Not to
Be Done Away With.

The suspender blouse! 1t has a
rustic sound which is not borne out
at all by the facts of the case The
fact of it is that the suspender seems
bound to pry into all our garments
this year 1t appears on coats and
capes and it has been used artfully
in many smart gowns.
Blouses in which the effect is pro-
vided show colored ribbons brought
down under the Byron or sailor collar
until they meet the wide girdle, which
is of the same color of silk or rib
bon. One very charming example oc-
Cured in blouse of lavender chit
fon with straps and girdle of black
taffeta Sometimes the straps do not
go under any collar at all, but are
placed about the neck without fitting
In this event the silk is given the far
away, outstanding look of one of the
most popular collars Of the year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Uric Acid is Slow Poison

Unseen in its approach, hard to de-
tect in its early stages, and cruelty
painful in it's later forms, uric acid
poisoning is a disease too often fatal.
Bright's disease Is one of the final
stages of uric acid poisoning. 1t kills
In our country every year more men
and women than any other ailment
except two-consumption and pneu-
monia. Rright's disease and uric acid
poisoning usually start In some kidney
weakness that would not be hard to
cure, if discovered early, SO 1t is well
to know the early signs Of kidney dis
ease and uric poisoning.
When uric acid is formed too fast
and the kidneys are weakened by a
cold, or fever, by overwork, or by over
tndulgences, the acid collects, the blood
gets impure and heavy, there is head
ache, dizziness, heart palpitation, and
dull. heavy-headed, drowsy feeling
with disturbances of the urine.
Real torture begins when the uric
acid forms into gravel or stone in the
kidney, or crystallizes into jagged bits
in the muscles, joints or on the nerve
tubings. Then follow the awful pains
Of neuralgia, rheumatism, govt, sciat-
lea, neuritis, lumbago or kidney collie.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07

tors from whom ] received only tempo
rary relief. / decided to give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fair
trial and Also the Sanative Wash. have
now used the remedies for four months
and cannot express my thanks for what
they have done for me.
of these lines will be of any benefit
you have my permission to publish
them. - Mrs. SADIE WILLIAMS, 455
James Street, Elkhart, Indiana.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
we know Of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to
prove this fact
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound viii help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham LIedicine Co.
CONFIDENTIAL Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by q woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Hard Luck.

Two New Workers of some expert
ence in travel other than by the rapid
transit lines of the metropolis were
telling hard-luck stories.
about the worst / ever got up
against" said one, was buying from
a Connecticut Yankee what was repre-
sented to be pullet, and by gravy! 1t
turned out to be a hen so old she
couldn't lay fresh eggs"
Hard lines, hard lines!" sighed the
other, who had a red nose. "But think
of me being marooned for a whole
month in a Kansas town which was SO
teetotally temperance that even the
COWS had gone dry at the last cleo
toni"
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DRY SCALE COVERED HEAD

2760 Tamm Ave, st. Louis, Mo-
my little daughters head began with
dry harsh scale covering it. First 1t
got a white scale over the top and
then it got dirty brown scab with
pus under it. Her hair came out in
less than a week and her head itched
and bled. She had no rest. l had her
wear a scarf all the time, it looked 80
badly. She was so sore and had such
big brown scabs on her head that the
teacher would not let her attend
school.
1--WE took and had her treated for
three months with no relief. She kept
getting worse until l tried Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. I used the Cuti-
cura Soap every third day and the
Cuticura Ointment at night. In three
weeks her head was well of sores. Two
cakes Of Cuticura Soap and one box
of Cuticura Ointment completely cured
her" (Signed) Mrs. Walter Rogers,
Nov. %, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
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" Name" SY /
6##ID> DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS lA|
al Pdn DonkEu Co y
JESTS BROUGHT UP TO DATE
Financial Problems That Confront
the Housewife.

From the cost of living two jests
are evolved for US.
The first is about a young couple
who have discovered how to make
both ends meet. They begin dinner
with oxtail soup and end with head
cheese. You'll have to study quite a
while to get this one.
The other is about another young
couple who have tried to economic
by going back on the soil" Their ten
acres and freedom was at the edge of
virgin forest. They lived on vege-
tables they raised-meat was too dear
to be thought Of But one snowy day
the husband took his gun and started
for the woods.
He had been gone two hours, when
his wife heard his CHEEKY shout. She
rushed to the door-he was coming
with the carcass of some creature he
had slain.
"Meat-meat at last" he shouted.
What sort of meat?" she cried.
''Venison!"
She sank to the ground in state
of utter collapse. eve can't eat it"
she sobbed over and over again. Ven
ison is deer, too!"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Contest for SEWING Circle.

The club Of little girls who are meet
ing to sew for poor children during
Lent may like this contest to study on
when the work. is finished and the
hostess is busy preparing refresh
ments. 1t is called the contents Of
mothers work basket: 1, Dhetar
(thread); 2, yreemgba (emery bag;
3, stbutno (buttons); 4, nisp (pins); 5,
eednsle (needles); 6, eatpniel (tape
line); 7, koosh (hooks); 8, seey
(eyeS); 9, xeabesw (beeswax); 10,
sfeipnatsy Safety pins); II, tgrisn
(string); IL, halck (chalkl; IS, hrtea-
diskl (silk thread; II, asdib (braid)
Is, ssssiorc (scissors); 16, elbmith
(thimble); II, debas (beads); IS,
nragdintocrat (darning cotton); 10,
knowbi (bodkin); 20, ranettp (pat-
term; 81, dugro (gourd); %, ink
dleeettngin Emitting needle); %,
blueck (buckle).
NINE. MERRi.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
CLEVER WIFE
Knew How to Keep Peace In Family

1t is quite significant, the number of
persons who get well of alarming
heart trouble when they let up on cof-
fee and use Postum as the beverage at
meals.
There is nothing surprising about it,
however, because the harmful alkaloid
-caffeine-in coffee is not present in
Postum, which is made OF clean, hard
wheat
1.-TWO syears ago I was having SO
much trouble with my heart" writes
a lady in Washington, that at times
l felt quite alarmed Ny husband took
me to a specialist to have my heart
examined
1.-The doctor said he could find no
organic trouble but said my heart was
irritable from something | had been
accustomed to, and asked me to try
and remember what disagreed with
me.
81 remembered that coffee always
soured on my stomach and caused me
trouble from palpitation Of the heart.
So I stopped coffee and began to use
Postum. l have had no further
trouble since.
"a neighbor Of ours, an old man,
was so irritable from drinking cOne6
that his wife wanted him to drink
Postum. This made him very angry,
but his wife secured some Postum and
made it carefully according to direc-
tons.
HE drank the Postum and did not
know the difference, and is still using
1t to his lasting benefit. He tells his
wife that the coffee is better than 1t
used to be, so she smiles with him and
keeps peace in the family by serving
Postum instead Of coffee"
Name given by the Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum = must be well
boiled. 15c and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In a cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold BY GrocerA
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Afternoon Gown.

Charmeuse in lovely -rose-pink
color is the silk used for fetching
gown to wear at afternoon bridge
games, the dansants and receptions
teas.
The bodice is built on the new drop
shoulder line with a fresh white null
vest and loose turnover collar of same
in the almost universally seen low
cut neck. The skirt crosses at the
side front in a graceful drapery and
at the back and sides a tunic appears
made of embroidered chiffon in the
same shade as the gown.
A very wide girdle of charmeuse is
ornamented with a single long gold
tassel, as is the tunic at the lowest
point at the left side. Tiny gilt but
tons and loops trim the vest of null.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
CORN CAN BE GROWN
ON CANADIAN PRAIRIES

Manitoba Is now commencing to
produce considerable corn, chiefly for
feeding purposes. In some cases,
where the crop can be matured into
the dough stage, silos could be used
and would be profitable investment.
According to the Farm and Ranch Re-
view, a correspondent visited a field
of corn IN southern Manitoba on Sep
TENDER %. The corn then was un-
touched by frost and it stood On an,
average eight and nine feet In height.
The corn had developed into the
dough stage, and the crop would easily
exceed 20 tons to the acre. At many
experimental farms, the same favor
able showing of the corn crop has
manifested itself. At the Brandon ex.
perimental farm this year several va
rieties, all very good yielders. matured
into good silo corn.
Considering the success with which
corn can be produced, and the advan-
tages to be gained by SO producing 1t,
should not 1T receive the serious at
tention of the western agriculturist?
Corn is successfully grown In the
northern part of Minnesota in SINH
lar soil and under the same climatic
condition, and there does not appear
to be any reason why like results
should not be secured in western Can
ada. 1t is the opinion of many Ameri-
can farmers of experience that the
corn belt is extending northward The
prairie provinces must gradually take
up with mixed farming. More stock
on the farms must be raised, and in
consequence farming must to some
extent be diverted from grain growing
to other necessary crops. If crops
suitable for wintering cattle and espe-
cially dairy stock are to be grown,
why should not corn be one Of these
crops? In Ontario and in the United
States we find it forms the main bulky
food for wintering beef and dairy cat
tie. They would not be without this
profitable plant. In fact, since its in
PRODUCTION almost twice as much stock
can be retained On the same amount
of land, besides considering it's great
value for keeping the land clean.
Some may say that many crops that
can be grown in Ontario and the
States cannot be grown here, but not
so with corn, even now we find scat
tered fields of corn in Alberta and
SaSkatchewan-Adv
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
All Equally Riuht=or Wronn.

Former President Taft told this lit
tie story to illustrate the puzzling
character of a certain public question:
Il feel about that question very
much as the man did who came across
was called the Saskaschiqualie creek.
He asked a resident of the neighbor-
hood how they spelled that name. The
native said: Some spells it one way,
and some spells it another, but in my
judgment there amt any correct way
of spelling it, youths Companion.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Buckle.

Henry Thomas Buckle, author of the
History of Civilization in England
was born at Lee, England, in 1921, and
died at Damascus, Syria, in 1862, hav-
ing just. passed his fortieth year.
Buckle was one Of the sincerest lovers
of truth that the world has ever
known, and it may be said, with per-
feet accuracy, that he died for truth,
having literally worn himself out
searching for the ways and means Of
advancing it's spread among men.
No keener brain or purer soul than
Buckles was ever clothed in human
form.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Hair Treatment.

Golden hair requires the most care
full brushing and cleansing, and an
infusion Of cnamomile flowers is said
to make a good shampoo for it. An
efficacious dry one is composed of al
coholic ammonia, half an ounce. tine
ture OF quillaia, the same amount; es-
sence Of wood violets, two drains, and
alcohol sufficient to make eight ounces.
The shampoo should be applied by
rubbing it well into the scalp and dry
ing the head with a rough towel, No
water is required
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Sheer Waists for Sprjno,

With sheerness such an important
item, many of the new spring models
in lace waists have the sleeves un-
lined, but the body of the waist shows
a low cut lining both back and front.
This leaves the neck and the arms par
tally uncovered, the tint Of the flesh
showing through the lace
When entire Innings are used, pale
pink chiffon or net is particularly de-
sirable, as this suggests the flesh tint
The tea shades are also becoming pop
ular, especially those that have the
tinge Of yellow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Silk Neck Rufus.

Neck ruffs are always in demand for
between seasons wear, especially in
spring time when at first we miss our
fur. A particularly pretty ruff is made
of taffetas frayed at the ends to give
the desired light and airy finish to
the neck. 1t comes in various color
ings, but is specially quaint and old
timey in shot taffetas. Sometimes it
is fastened at the side or directly in
the back, and cluster of tiny flowers
nestles in the silken folds of the bow.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Water for ST. Petersburg.

The city council of st. Petersburg is
$25,000,000 for supply of pure water,
to be drawn from Lake Ladoga, 40
miles away. On reaching the -Ladoga
pumping station the water will be
driven into reservoirs and filters,
whence it will flow through the pipes
unaided to the capital and there dis
tributed The capacity Of the works,
which will be ready in 1920,lis calcu-
lated for a population of 100000.
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MILDLY BLOUSE ALWAYS LIKED
Here Is One Along the Latest Designs
That Has Good Reason for Its
Popularity.

For misses and for outdoor wear,
even for morning use in the house, the
MILDLY blouse is ideal, and here is one
that shows the latest French touches.
although the MILDLY was introduced
into Paris by Americans. This is of
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CONFINED TO BED
a Story of Terrible Suffering FROM
Kidney Disease

Mrs. Eliza Kirk. Main, ST.. Spencer IND,
says: when my back began TO get lame.
didn't pay much attention to the trouble
and as the result, got worse II made o
sudden move, the pain in my back was like
a knife thrust. The next symptoms were
dizziness, languor and worn-out feeling Z
went to the doctor, but his medicine didn't
help me- I began to have terrible nervous
spells and in three months, a physical
wreck My limbs and hands became use
less from rheumatic pains and I had 10 be
fed, dressed and helped at every turn. MY limbs
swelled and would rather be dead than go through
that suffering again. All that time was In bed ana
opiates were my only relief The kidney secretions
were in awful shape. When had almost given up
hope began using Doan's Kidney Pills and i've
boxes put me my feet. Eight box cured me. Foe
seuen years I hape remained ctlred.v
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07

place in a hot oven for few minutes.
until they are brown. The uses a
housekeeper can find for these cakes
are endless, as they may be kept on
hand and do not deteriorate. They
will be handy for Sunday evening tea
and are as welcome when used with
ices in entertaining.
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Skill.

Son Ca golf enthusiast You must
acknowledge, father, that it requires
a great deal of skill to drive a ball
hundred yards
Old Farmer-Shucks! 1t doesn't re-
quire half as much skill as it does to
drive a pig so feet.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07

It is but further step to dropsy or
Bright's disease.
Be warned by baclkache, by sediments
In the kidney secretions, by painful, scant
or too frequent passages. Cure the weak
ened kidneys. Use Doan's Kidney Pills
"a medicine made just for weak kid
neys, that has been proved good in years
of use, in thousands of cases-the rem
edy that is recommended by grateful
users from coast to coast.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07

I G m a @ weakness,
pain and Irregular
ties. The pains in
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and / had such
awful bearing down
feelings, as de-
pressed In spirits
and became thin and
pale with dull, heavy
ewes. / had six doc
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
The Lanquaae.

English is very queer sometimes"
How do you mean?"
eve go for people to make them
stop, and put stops on organs to
make them CO."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07
Dress Shields for Thin Waists.

To make dress shields for thin
waists cut white flannel the size de-
sired, trim the edge with narrow lace
and tie in the dress with narrow tape.
They will keep the waist dry.
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The Reason,

Cause and Fffect-"It must be great
to be man! One dress suit lasts for
years and years, and a woman must
have a new gown for every party"
That's why one dress suit lasts a man
for years and years. Judge.
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linipu for Baby's Can.

Warm quilted Innings may be made
for baby's cap ready to slip into the
outer cap. They may be made in any
delicate color and are great com
fort and convenience and easily made.
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Just So.

How about you and that telephone
girl?"
she has sent ne back my soil
taire."
Ring off. eh?"
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An Idea a.

About the thinnest substance known
is teleplasma, which is described as a
sort of a cross between smoke and spi-
derived. Wouldn't a gown made of it
be just too exquisite for anything
Youngstown Telegram.
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A woman never feels absolutely sure
that her husband has loose habits until
he comes home tight
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1t is possible to avoid temptation by
attending strictly to ones own bust
ness.
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A fool and his money are soon
parted, and many there be who want
part.
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DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not
grippe. Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-04-07

There's a greater demand for coal
beavers than for poets.
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To land in jail for taking things
easy. that is the irony of fate.
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Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the kettle. Adv.
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cotton crepe, trimmed with Natter
blue cotton velour, blue lined button
holes and black buttons. The collar
is a feature of late fashions, sheer
organdy, wired to stand. Another fea-
ture is the adjustableness of the lower
band, made smaller or larger by means
of concealed snap fasteners.
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The more rights a woman has the
less she cares to talk about them.
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More Serious.

Were your sons hopes Of victory
broken in that football match?"
'No, but his nose was"
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MRS. WILLIAMS
LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

EIkhart, Ind. :-"I suffered for four
teen years from organic inflammation,
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When a man puts his foot in it he
feels like kicking himself.