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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

Sleep in a dark and quiet room
with the windows open. Take at least
six hours if man, eight if a woman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

Over unimportant points 1t is prudent
to give way, then when it is a ques-
ton of really serious matter one can
como to the attack with renewed
vigor; no strength has been lost in
petty squabbling or disputing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

ITO lose what we never owned might
seem an eccentric bereavement. but
presumption has its own affliction as
we'll as claim"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

There is no first nor last forever.
1t is center there ali the time. To be-
lieve is enough and the right of sup
posing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

She seems to lay down her arms at
the first demand to surrender that is
made her. Yet really she is but retreat
ing in order to advance the more sure
ly later on.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

Our own possessions, though our
own, It's we'll to hoard anew. remem-
bering the dimensions of possibility"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

Where we owe but little we pay.
Where we owe so much it defes
money, we are blandly insolvent."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

"ln life that stopped guessing you
and should not feel at home"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

A girl who is gifted with that inesti-
mable virtue that we call tact will
often obtain her own way by appar-
emily yielding in the prettiest manner
possible.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

''The things of which we want the
proof are those we know the best"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

The love that is gained by this
sweet submission serves to win ap-
prevail for us when we wish to make
requests of more serious nature.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16
EPIGRAMMATIC SAYINGS
HAS All a codicil?"

HAS All codicil?"
"A spell cannot be tattsred and
mended like coat"
mo message is the utmost message,
for what we tell is done"
Trust is better than contract, for
one is still. the other moves"
''ln life that stopped guessing you
and should not feel at home"
'The things of which we want the
proof are those we know the best"
"Adulation is inexpensive, except to
him who accepts it. 1t costs him him
SELF"
TIE ignominy to receive is eased
By the reflection tnat interchange of
.nfamies is others antidote."
Where we owe but little we pay.
Where we owe so much it deties
money, we are blandly insolvent."
Oar own possessions, though our
own, It's we'll to hoard anew, remem-
bering the dimensions of possibility"
There is no first nor last forever.
s,
lieve is enough and the right of sup
posing"
ITO lose what we never owned might
seem an eccentric bereavement, but
presumption has its own affliction as
well &c nlafnn %
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

Trust is better than contract, foI
one is still. the other moves"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

TIE ignominy to receive is eased
BY the reflection tnat interchange of
.nfamies is others antidote."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

"Adulation is inexpensive, except to
him who accepts it. 1t costs him him
SELF"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16
WHEN TO YIELD IS TO WIN

In love, as in battle, retreat often
in the long run spells a victory.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

Those who give way graciously in
trif1es usually command attention in
great things.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

No message is the utmost message
for what we tell is done"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16

"A spell cannot be tattered and
mended like a coat"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-02-16
DaykflOllOw,
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Illustrations 81 C.DRhodes
COPYRIGHT 1914 % DODp MEAD cB COMPANY

1914 % CODD fAEAD d COMPANY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
Uncle Harry and the Boys Enjoy Christmas Eve

Good night" called out the boys, as
Uncle Harry stopped the car in front
Of Tommy,,s and Betsy's home. Merry
Christmas"
children as Uncle Harry opened the
door, shooed them inLo the house all
loaded down with their toys, and fol-
lowed to pay his respects to their
father and mother.
An hour later Uncle Harry and the
boys were warming themselves before
the fire in the library. Father and
mother had come in to listen TO their
experience.
"As | was sayinE'-it was Uncle
Harry who was NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Day is. of course, supposed TO be the
anniversary of the birth of our Saviour.
although, historians arc not at all sure
that Christ was born exactly on Decem-
Der Is. December is the rainy sea-
son i'm Judea. and neither focks nor
in the fields of Bethlehem. But the
exact date makes no difference, any
more than in the case of Good Friday
and Easter. The important fact is that
it is the day set aside in memory of
the Nativity.
IAN the Christian world celebrates
Christmas. 1t is the time of merrymaking
and good will Last Christmas, at sew
eral points along the battle front in
Europe the soldiers Of the opposing
armies left, their trenches and Joined in
singing Christmas hymns. a good
natured SNOWFALL fight followed. Would
1t be possible for men. yesterday and
tomorrow, thrstinG for each others
blood. to get together today in this way
unless imbued with the Christmas
spirit?"
The fire had burned to embers. ST.
lence fell on the little group. Then
Uncle Harry rose to go.
"Uncle Harry" said Jimmy. this is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
VOTES FOR AMENDING
/ OF LAWS ON LOANS
IN
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban
Citizens Association Goes
On Record.

4 The Recommendation Of the District
commissioners TO Congress te amend
the loan shark law so that 1t will be
easier for needy persons to borrow
money, was indorsed last night by the
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Clti-
zens Association. which also partially
approved of the plan of the Conlmis-
sioners to change the administrative
system of the local public schools.
A resolution adopted by the association
sets forth that under the present law
the business of making small loans,
does not yield enough profit, and 1t
asks FOR an amendment that would al
low loans to be made at a rate of in
ltRFest commemorate with the risk in
cicent to chnttel security and with due
safeguards against oppression and other
recognized abuses"
Chairman William +. Tcrbet. OF the
committee on schools, introduced a
resolution dealing with the proposed
change in the method of appointing tie
school board, and 1t was adopted. 1t
was in the nature cG n compromise and
approved the suggestion 10 have the
members of the Board of Education
appointed by, the Commissioners. but
held that "the Board of Education as at
present constituted. and heretofore. has
,dCne its work well. and 1t Is at least
questionable whether the radical change
recommended is necessary or desir-
able
II was agreed that the association
should make an effort TO have Rhode
Island avenue designated as a part of
the Lincoln. Highway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
SECOND LECTURE ON
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Virgil o. Strickler, One Of Leaders
In Church, Will Speak At
Polls on Sunday.

Virgil o. strlckler. c. S.. viii deliver
the second Of the lectures on Christian
Science to be given under the auspices
Of Firs. and Second Churches OF Christ.
Scientist. at Polls Theater. this season.
The lecture win be given at O'CLOCK
Sunday afternoon. December &c.
MIR. Strickler is a member of the board
of lectureship OF the First Church OF
Christ, Scientist. In Boston. MHss.. and
is known as one Of the most forceful of
all the lecturers on this subject He
spoke here last winter to an audience
that simply overlooked Polls. and many
We're unable to hear him. Because OF
this the lecture to be given Sunday
afternoon will be repeated at the First
Church. Columbia road and Euclid
street, at 8 O'Clock Monday evening.
December %.
The speaker will be introduced Sunday
afternoon by Senator Clapp of Mime
sofa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
Colorado to Go Dry
Week From Tomorrow

DENVER. Dec. PA week from to-
morrow Colorado will go dry. The pro-
hibition amendment approved by the
people last year goes into effect as the
New Year Is ushered in. Eleven brew
cries employing over a thousand men
will either 20 out OF business or enter
the manufacture OF near beer or other
products. Sixteen hundred saloons en-
ploying at least 5000 men will close.
over 10000 persons. declare the LIQUOR in
terests. will be adversely affected in
some direct financial way by the closing
Of the saloons. Evidence OF the coming
change was emblazoned on every saloon
and liquor dealers shop today. Signs
advertised Going Out Of Business sales
of wet goods at half prices. Authorities
promised that by next Friday night
practically everything would be sold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
RED CROSS READY TO
OPEN TYPHUS FIGHT
Negotiations Are Started to Ar
range for Campaign to Stamp
Out Plague In Mexico.

The State Department has opened ne
gotiations with, the Carranza govern
ment, through Ambassador Arredondo,
to pave the way for campaign by the
American Red Cross to stamp out
typhus in Mexico. II Carranza's OBJ
iections to the Red Cross arc removed
that latter organization will complete
arrangements with the Rockefeller
Foundation for n fight on typhus SINH
lar to the campaign waged in Serbia.
Reports reaching the State Depart
ment from Mexico show that there are
grave fears there over the spread or
typhus. There are said to be from 2O.OOO
10 $4,000 persons in Mexico City down
with the fever, according to reports to
the State Department. The scourge
has been confined thus far to the native
colony. but fear is expressed that 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23

and the boys were blinking to keep the
snow out of their eyes.
Jimmy. how much money have YOU
in your pocket?"
Jimmy drew off his glove and felt in
his pocket Thirty cents" said he.
"Joe. how much have your
"A quarter" answered Joe.
Good" said Uncle Harry. THAT
makes IS cents. l have s.. So alto
gether we have $3.50. That's enough"
eagerly curious.
For answer Uncle Harry smiled and
winked his eye and opened the throttle
still further Away they went, faster
and faster. down the main street. Then
they turned to the right on a cross
street, and again to the left. The
houses grew smaller and more crowded.
Here woman t9iled along with bum
die of wood. There a small child hur-
ried home, shivering, with a shawl
Harry stopped the car in front of a
brick house in the middle of a block !;
an oil lamp lighted the window.
Uncle Harry jumped out, knocked
on tho door, and disappea rod within.
The boys were about to ask each other
about this strange behavior, when the
door opened again and out come Uncle
Harry, leading by the hand little boy
and little girl, both a little pale and
wan. but with big. bright, eager eyes.
In you GO cried Uncle Harry, as
he swung the little girl into the front
seat; Jimmy scrambled over into the
tonneau. And in YOU GO" and he
boosted the little boy into the tom
neau.
Children" said Uncle Harry, smiling
at the newcomers, this is Jimmy and
this is Joe. who are planning to have
such Merry Christmas that they want
you to share IT. Boys. these children
are my little friends, Tommy and
Betsy They are to be our guests to-
night"
Then Uncle Harry climbed in and
away the Ave of them went down the
main street with its cOlored lights and
illuminated store windows. Tommy 5
and BctSy's eyes sparklcd with excite.
ment Jimmy's and Joe's were equally
bright; now they knew, why Uncle
larry had asked how much money
1t was a great evenings fun. First
they went TO the toy store. Jimmy
and Joe. took Tommy and Betsy II
hand and made them pick out the toys
they wanted. Uncle Harry followed
and paid for the toys as tho children
selected them. Tommy and Betsy
fairly dubbed over with glee. The
boys wore having the time Of thcil
they had ever had
Then Off to the restaurant they went
all five. Tommy and Betsy hcsitateC
as they entered, but the good-naturec
walters soon made them feel at theil
ease and Uncle Harry was so HAPPY
and merry and running over with good
cheer that the children soon forgot theiI
hashfulness and laughed at Uncle Har-
rvs Jokes and watched the goldfish in
the fountain and gaZed at the gaily'
decorated Christmas trees, as If be.
witched. 1t was a merry party. this
marty that the boys and Uncle HARRY
gave TO Tommy and Betsy on Christ
mas Eve.
Al last the children hh their MI ot
turkey and cranberry sauce. VnclC
Harry paid the score and, followed rs
the smiles of IN" walters and tho diners
In tho restaurant, they returned to the
automobile and soon we're whizzins
hamOs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23

Get your hats and coats, boys"
shouted Uncle Harry through the front
door, 1t was o'clock on Friday after
noon and darkness had fallen, but the
electric light on Uncle Harry's auto
mobile made the falling snowflakes
shine like little specks OF fire.
What's up, Uncle Harry" called out
Jimmy as he bounded downstairs, three
steps at a time, pulling his coat on as
he came. Joe came tumbling after.
What day is tomorrow" replied
Uncle Harry with a laugh that rang
with suppressed merrimcnt.
Christmas" shouted both boys to-
Eether, and Joe couldn't help adding,
"Whee!" just for thinking of it.
That's what's up" laughed Uncle
Harry. Come along. Climb into the
tonncau. Joe, Jimmy, get in front with
me. We're going downtown
In a jiffy the car was whizzing along
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
"Green Bug" Warning Is
Sounded By Department

a warning against the Green Bug.
otherwise known as the spring grain
aphis. has been sounded by Department
of Agriculture experts who entertain
fears that this pest may do incalculable
damage to the grain crops Of the South
and West early next year. The Green
Bug" has been discovered in great num-
bers in Tennessee. Texas, Oklahoma.
Kansas. New Mexico. and other states.
Hope of saving the spring grain crops
In these States centers in a special kind
of weather. a brand which will not be
warm enough to allow the Green Bug"
family TO multiply rapidly, and not low
enough to kill or the four-winged, black
minute fly. which makes quick work of
the grain aphis when the two lock
horns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23

the best Christmas Eve l have ever
had. Let's take Tommy and Betsy out
against next Christmas Eve?"
Let's do it every Christmas Eve. I"
added Joe.
AN right" smiled Uncle Harry. s"We
will reserve Christmas Eve for Tommy
and BETSY"
Then nc shook hands with father.
kissed mother who happened to be
standing under the mistlctoc and slapped
the boys on the back.
Good night. ALL" he cried. land a
Merry Christmas. AS TINY Tim said,
God bless us. every one
OopvriSht. 1915, by the NC Syndicate.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23

Is regarded AZ moro friendly 20 the
Viping out or restricting Of child labor
than the Committee on Education and
Labor.
Senator Hoke Smith OF Georgia IL
chairman OF the Education and Labor
Committee. He IL considered an oppo-
nent Of the owen bill. senator owen
preferred to have the measure 90 to
Interstate Commerce. where ne thinks
the DISPOSITION will be to make favor
able report
ton, II II understood. will make a hard
fight against the bill this session be-
cause they realize with the increa sing
pressure for II. It is gaining strength
in Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
Woman on University's
Athletic Probing Body

OSHKOSH. Wis. Dec. 2s.-Three
weeks ago Mrs. George A. Buclxstnff
didn't know the difference between a
fotball game and a peanut race. but Il
YOU ask her today how many games
Coach Hurryup's team at KiclSum Coll
lege has won In the last 'steen years,
she will be able to tell you.
Since being appointed on the special
committee to investigate the condition Of
athletics at the University OF Wiscon-
sin, Mrs. Buckstan has spent most of
her time studying records
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
CHILD LABOR BILL
MAKING HEADWAY
Supporters Of Owen Resolution
Expect Favorable Report
From Committee.

Friends Of the owen child labor bill,
which has been introduced in the SEN
ate. said today they expected to see
early and favorable committee action on
the measure. Moreover. they have
strong hopes of getting It passed by
Congress this session.
II has escaDed general notice that the
bill has been referred to the Committee
on Interstate Commerce instead of the
Committee on Education and Labor
The reason IL was referred to Inter-
state Commerce Is that this committee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23

/ may spread to the American and other
foreign colonies.
The executive committee OF the
American Red Cross at n meeting to-
morrow viii discuss the Mexican typhus
campaign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1915-12-23
Bernhard Is Recovering
Rapidly, Her Doctor Says

ANDBRNOs. France. Dec. 23.-Mme.
Sarah Bernhardts physicians admitted
today that the famous actress had been
seriously III but declared she is improv-
ing rapidly. considering her age
She will remain at her villa here until
completely recovered. She expects to
go to London edrly next year.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14

A going business can be aold quickly
through T9se BesS ssBubiness ChAnees."
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14
Thrift Of Germans
Clings Even When
Engaged in Battle

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
BERLIN, Jan. 2-That the German
soldier has carried with him into the war
his well known habits of thrift Is shown
by the amount OF money that he is send
ing home to his family. A postoffice Of
ficial of Dresden has recently shown In
a public address that the amount of
money sent home by soldiers for the
Dresden district in. November reached
S550oOO. Assuming that the like ratio pre-
walls for all the rest OF Germany he es-
timated that the soldiers sent home S94,-
OoO. 900 in November. This sum appears all
the more striking when 1t is recalled that
the pay, Of the German private soldier is
only about y cents a day. The amounts
sent through the postoffice are often less
than $3.50 and in not q few cases less
than 81 -.'E
A socialist paper, commenting upon
these large savings. remark: This large
sum OF s2l.O00O0O reflects the sobriety OF
the German soldier. his intrinsic decency
and his strength OF character; even in
the widest turmoil Of the bitterest strug-
gle of history he does not forget the good
habits Of his home which he formed in
times Of peace. - Among the iati-
rels that our troops are WHINING before
the enemy 1t IL also a high title OF honor
that they use their petty wages eoonorn-
iealiy and do not forget their families or
to look Forward 10 times OF peace"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14
nE III 4 The Home BEe Be- g1y Parlor
by Deity Dee's

ways use cantlirox. which Is madA for
washing the hair only and 10 not a make
shift. The cost II about tniee cents q
shampoo. To prepare It dissolve enc tea
spoontul OF eantnrox in cup OF hot
water; then II n ready TO uee. II viii
at once dissolve all dandruff and excess
oil, leaving the scalp sweet and clean
the hair so bright and fluffy. that you
will enjoy doing Il up, and It's stimulat-
ing effect wiz soon be noticeable By the
amount OF new hairs produced. Pre- 4
Anxious Yes, ] know OF q lotion that
Will Answer all the purposes OF powder,
and at the same time prove Of great
benefit 20 the skin. II IL as follows;
Dissolve 4 ounces spurmax ION sale a.
any drug store) In either v pint hot
water or witch hazel and add teaspoon
fuIs elycerine. The beauty of this lotion
IL that only one application a. day u
necessary. and you need use II only spar
inEiy at that. Rub gently on the face
neck and arms until 1t vaniehea. Thin
lotion has peculiar way OF sinking Into
the skin and seeming to become an actual
Part OF Il. The result IL that the COM
piexion loses all oily, muddy, or shiny
appearance, and tones up wonderfully 70
youthful. rudy ttnts.
Betty Deans Beauty Book, tk-'Advsr-
tjsement.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-14
Times Change and Women Now
=, Learn to Make Their DUN Clothes

This present generation of women are
not taught by their mothers to make
their own garmentA The generation that
went before were adopts with the needle.
and those that arc 20 come after will be
juHt as talented" said Nine. Lydia
Coates, who is conducting sewing and
dressmaldns school at the Brandeis
Stores
She is a fjrm believer in the theory that
women should do women's work. She
states that Il IL more disgrace in France
or It Germany fer a woman TO lack ability
to fashion her. own garments that 1t II
to be unable TO read or write
In connection with a general revival Of
interest in the matter OF women being
able to sew and make thelr own gar
ments. she referred back 60 the beginning
Of the present era Of machine-made gar
ments and OF this manufacturing industry
which has been built up by men She
makes this observation: 1T was but
logical that this innovation would meet
with a ready response from the women
who had become tired OF applying the
needle and fashioning her own clothes.
She hardly can be blamed, for the ia
cilities at that time were not such as TO
make needlework the pleasure that II
now II. SO our srandmothers finding
that IT was something new and quite the
thing to buy ready-made apparel. took
the easiest way and bought everything
that they could buy ready-made. Their
daughters Cthe present generation) were
not taught the use OF the needle. because
II was believed that just as good or bet
ter garments could be bought than could
be made. for much less expense. and at 4
saving Of considerable labor
Now the pendulum is swinging the
other way. The daughter OF the mother
is being taught to make her own clothing,
and she Is anxious 20 obtain that knowi-
edge. The women OF the coming genera
ton. demand that the articles they wear
tit their own personality. and many OF
them believe that the only way that they
lean get such oiOthes Is by making them.
Today the facilities for sewing are so
much better then they ever have been,
ali accessories FOR the fashioning OF cos
tunes are so handy. and learning 10 sew
IL such simple matter that needlswork