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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
DESIGNED FOR SUMMER WEAR
Wrap That Has Won Especial Favor
as a Garment to Be Worn in
Hot Weather.

The wrap with the irregular hem
Is In special favor. 1t assumes draped
lines that drop a little on either side
and are lifted at the back this all be-
ing achieved in the cutting of the
garment. Such wraps are lined with
very lightweight silks, or the lining
may be Of chiffon.
The blazer stripes are immensely
popular and because of the return
of gay colors, bright red has come
into it's own once more. One sees
it in beautiful shades that are soft
without being garish, and which are
very attractive when worn by the
right person. The beach coats to
De worn with the bathing suit are
quite as luxurious in their way as
any of the wraps designed for regu-
lation use. There is delightful
lack Of trimming on these, but the
fabrics are elegant in weaves and sat
isfactory in colorings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
IN CANNING SEASON
SECRET OF SUCCESS IN PUTTING
UP" SUPPLIES.
Absolute Sterilization Must Be Cd
tained-Best and Easiest Methods
of Getting the Best Results
From Fruit That Is Used.

If anybody appreciates the kindness
of Mother Nature it is the practical
housekeeper. This is especially true
in summertime when by her bount1ful
store of fruits and vegetables she IN
creases the housekeeper's store at lit
tie cost and contributes much to re-
duce her labor
There are several methods Of can
ming, and the secret of success IN each
is absolute sterilization. The best
and easiest methods of canning are
cooking the fruits in jars in an oven;
cooking the fruits in jars in steamer
or in boiling water, and stewing the
fruit before it is put into the jars.
Glass is the most satisfactory jar TO
use in canning Glass jars are becom-
ing so universally in favor that they
are taking the place of tin cans Tor
everything; even for tomatoes. They
are more economical than tin, for al
though the glass costs more IN the be-
ginning. it lasts and can be used over
and over again. While there are many
kinds Of jars, the preference should
usually be given to those with wide
mouths In canning fruits or jelly
it is important that the fruits or ber-
ries should not be Over-rlpe. Fruit
for canning should be fresh, solid and
not over-ripe If over-ripe some of
the spores may survive the boiling
and fermentation takes place in a
short time In preparing the fruit
remove all stems, then peel with
silver knife, core or remove the seeds
or pits as the case may be. Peaches,
pears or apples may be kept from dis
coloring if they are dropped as they
are pared into cold water to which a
little vinegar or lemon juice may be
added.
Canned Pears.-Twenty-four Bartlett
pears, eight cupfuls water, two cup
fuls sugar.
Bartlett pears are the best for can
ming. Put the water land sugar into
a preserving kettle. Let the strip come
to boiling point and skim off the froth
If any rises. While the strip is heat
ing carefully halve, peel and core the
pears, being careful not to use those
that are over-ripe or imperfectly
shaped.
Drop pieces into a basin of cold
water until all are pared. Put the
haIved pears into the boiling strip,
but do not stir. Take large roasting
pan with handles and place in it as
many sterilized canning jars as it will
hold Pour some tepid water in the
pan to a depth of about two inches,
and place the pan on the side Of the
stove The water will get hot and keep
the jars warm. Sterilize the rubber
rings and covers. By this time the
fruit will be boiling. When the pears
commence to lose their hard whiteness
they are ready to take off. Lift out
pieces separately with spoon and put
them into the hot jars. Fill Jars and
cover with the strip; fill even with
the top, put the rings and covers on
and screw tight.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Would outlaw Canoes.

Burning of the canoes at Camp Tex
akwitha is a good example. The use
of these extremely frail, unstable and
therefore dangerous chaft should be
everywhere restricted to expert swim
mers. Any others who go out in them
risk their lives, since the least in
cautious movement is likely to cause
an upset even when the water is quiet.
While canoes may still be used by
those who are fitted and ready at any
moment to swim ashore, it would be
better if they we're put out of use al
together. There is always the dan
ger, as long as they are kept at hand.
that~boys who cannot swim may seize
an opportunity to venture out in them.
They serve no purpose that is worth
while. An expert may derive some
pleasure from padding canoe about,
but to persons who want to enjoy a
ride upon the water they offer neither
security nor comfort.-Albany Journal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Women Ljfe-Savers.

The National Women's Life-Saving
league announces that with the open
ing of the coming indoor season they
will inaugurate new branch of work
in the form of a junior branch for girls
under the age of sixteen. No child
will be considered too young to learn
the rudiments of swimming, and prac-
tically all of the crack swimmers OF
the league have promised their aid to
Miss K. F. Mehrtens, it's president, in
developing the younger members
New York Evening Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
PRETTY CORSET COVER
LATEST MODEL is NOT AT ALL
HARD TO MAKE.
FIesh-CoIored Crepe de Chine Recon-
mended for the Garment IIlustrat-
ed, Which Is One of the Best
That Has Been Devised.

A girl cannot have too many dainty
corset covers in the summer time.
when the waists are so thin as to be
almost transparent. The latest model
is one requiring so little time or skill
in making that the girl who knows
, how to sew will not hesitate to make
at least half Dozen
The camisole illustrated is a flesh
colored crepe de chine, embroidered
in self color and trimmed with mar
row cluny lace, but any thin material
in a delicate shade may be used, as
null, chiffon cloth, nainsook, all-over
shadow lace, net in white or flesh color,
China and India silks.
A strip of material 36 inches long
and Is to 20 inches wide will make
one cover. The latter width is for a
stout figure A very tall person might
use a yard and an eighth for the
length, but one yard will be enough
for the average woman. The material
is doubled, laid fiat, and crescent
taken out at the fold, creating an oval
opening for the head to pass through.
A second crescent is taken out at the
raw edges, and the ends turned up to
form a.hem. The long ends are finished
with narrow hem and trimmed to
suit the sewers fancy; also the neck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
HOW HER HUs BAND GOT EVEN
Wife Tidied Up His Desk Beautifully,
and to Reciprocsate He Straight
ened Up Her Sewing Room.

A busy housewife came into the sit
ting room with a determined look in
her eyes.
'T really shall have to punish those
children" she began.
what have the little beggars been
up to now?" asked father, looking up
from his newspaper.
''Why, they've made mess of my
sewing ROOM" explained the wife.
Needles reels of cotton, SCISSORS
everything has been hidden away IN
the most unexpected places. 1t Us
really exasperating."
Her husband laid down his paper
and smiled benignly.
81 did that" he said, calmly. Then,
in answer to a questioning look, he
went on: "You tidied up my desk so
beautifully the other day that thought
it only fair to return the compliment.
So 1 tidied up your sewing room. -
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Tune Aids Mastication.

Mr.. Beecham has declared music at
meals a nuisance. Such was not the
opinion of Michael Mail in Under the
Greenwood Tree" Truly now" he
said, "there is a friendly tie of some
sort between music and eating. ] was
once sitting in the little kitchen of the
Three Choughs at Casterbridge, hav-
ing a bit of dinner, and brass band
struck up in the street Such beau
tiful band as that were! | was sitting
eating fried liver and lights-I well
can mind All, l was! and to save my
life / couldn't help chewing to the
tune. Band played six-eight time; six
eight chews l willy-nilly! Band plays
common; common time went my teeth
among the fried liver and lights as
true as a hair. Beautiful 'twere. All,
l shall never forget that there band!"
London Chronicle
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Cheap Dust Caps.

There is no excuse for getting the
hair dusty. For dust caps can be
bought, in pretty prints in pink or
violet and white, for Il cents each
These are really pretty caps, with
an elastic TO keep them snug at the
back, and standing ruchelike frill
about tie face. They are useful not
only for sweeping and busting, but for
cooking.
They keep any possible dust from
the hair safely out of the way and
they also keep the doors of cooking
from entering the hair-where they
would cling tenaciously.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
For Cream Dressings.

All white or cream dressings are
made by blending the butter with the
flour, then stirring it rapidly into the
boiling milk. Use white pepper when
making the dressing and boil it in a
double boiler. Keep it warm, and thin
with cream if too stiff when done, or
fold in the white of egg, whipped to a
stiff froth.
A teaspoonful of vinegar to quart
of flour if added with the ice water,
gives the much-desired faky appear
ance to fruit pies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
look No Chances.

Lady Ito maid, who has announced
her intentions Of leaving to get mar
ried)-I hope you realize, Mary, that
matrimony is a serious matter?"
Mary (earnestly)-Oh, yes, mum.
I've been to two fortune tellers and a
clairyoyant, an looked in a sign book,
an dreamt on lock of hair, and been
to a palmist, and they all say it's all
right. l amt one to marry reckless
like, mum.-Passing Show.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22


carried along. For the last benZoin
will be found excellent, teaspoonful
of this in half a cupful Of water sup
plying quite good face bath. Pour
the diluted benzoin on a soft bit OF
rag and go over all the face with
wiping movement, doing this after the
skin has been first cleansed with cold
cream. After the face has dried, pow
der as usual
In place of the benzoin it is possible
to employ orange-fower water or al
cohol-or any good cologne or toilet
water-for taking off the grease after
the cream cleansing, or even Tor the
soil itself, but it IS never wise to use
too much of any of theNe things, as
they scorch the sRin after awhile.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Fruit Fluff.

To every pint OF chopped peach, ba-
mana or pineapple allow one pint of
water, six eggs and one pound of SUI
gar; beat eggs until light, then add
other ingredients and cook until thick
as custard Strain, set dish in pan Of
cold water and beat until cold. Freeze
and serve with strip like sundae.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Stale Bread Eritters.

Cut the bread in slices, about third
of an inch thick, fry in fat, from which
faint blush smoke is rising, and when
each piece is fried on one side turn
It over and spread the Drowned side
with marmalade or jam. When cooked,
lift out and sprinkle with caster sugar
mixed with little cinnamon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
ALWAYS somethfnn poinn.

There hasn't been change on this
bill Of fare in twenty years." growled
the grizzled patron. Have you res
taurant men no ingenuity"
Guess we have as much as the next
fellow"
''Then why don't you get up a new
dish occasionally? The corner drug
gist has new kickshaw at the soda
fountain every time you amble up to
it."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Injured Feelings.

when you married me you said l
was the only woman in the world for
you"
$50 did, my dear"
do you still think SOP"
''Why, Of course"
'Pshaw!"
''Why the skepticism, my lover"
81 think you might at least take your
pipe out Of your month to say it,"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Ruttonhole Hint

In making buttonholes in soft mus
lin it is very good idea to rub a lit
tie paste, made of flour and water, on
the wrong side. This will give firm
surface to work upon and obviates the
possibility of cutting buttonhole too
large. OF course, the paste will not
discolor the fabric.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Tomato Pickle.

Six pounds of green tomatoes, IL
very large, cut in pieces. Put them into
strong brine for "a hours, drain them
very dry. Put them in a stewing pan,
cover with vinegar to which has been
added one pound of sugar, one-quarter
pound long pepper, one-quarter pound
allspice, one-quarter pound cloves and
one-quarter pound cinnamon. Simmer
till tender, but do not let them boil.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
soIace for Poor Luck.

Even when a man fails to catch
any fish, the outing does him good and
he comes back in better health" said
the optimistic angler.
Perhaps that is true in some
cases." replied his bibulous friend,
"but I find that the less inducement
there is to pull cork out Of the wa
ter, the more there is to pull one out
of a bottle"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
German Potato kIoesse.

One pint mashed potatoes, mixed in
two beaten eggs, one pint of flour, one
even tablespoonful of salt. Form into
small fat cakes (same as fishballs)
cook in boiling water about ten min
utes. When first put in kettle, stir
around until they rise to the top of
water. Very nice with roast of veal
or any nice brown gravy. Good
warmed over in butter, cut up.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
When travelling.

Dust is inevitable with travel by
train, and as it is not always possible
to obtain the means of a face bath,
and If left on long the dust will Sc
riously hurt the skin, the face should
be cleansed at least twice day with
cold cream and a little of the wash
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Some Job.

Gayboy '15-Struck a job yet, old
top?
Grinder .-Well-er-not exactly.
I've been quite busy, though, trying to
sell my prize thesis, THE Solution of
the Great Problem of the Unem-
ployed" to some magazine.-Puck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Far Removed.

do you know that I come from
fighting stock?" asked Mr.. Pillbeck, in
a threatening manner.
"Umphi" replied Mr.. Wallick, not at
all impressed. 81 suspect you've been
coming a long time and haven't
stopped yet"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
PLEASING Conversation.

my dear, I know he says a great
many things about your good looks"
What OF it?'
at is mere fattery."
''Well, maybe It u.s." said the girl,
''but it sounds good, I'd rather listen
TO that sort of talk than literary con-
versation or opinions about the length
of the war"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
a Bad Investment,

Mrs. Naggs-John, we'll never be
able to save a cent If you don't quit
being so extravagant.
Naggs-Why, my dear, don't think
I'm at all extravagant,
Mrs. Naggs-Of course, you are.
There's that accident policy you
bought nearly year ago, and you
haven't used it once. If that isn't
extravaganza I don't know what is.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Theory and Practice.

First Able-Bodied Male-Woman's
place is in the home. AS 1 was tell
ing my wife
Second Able-Bodied Male-By the
bye, Bill, what's yer wife doin' now?
First Able-Bodied Male-Workin' In
the cannery.-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
BIind ID the biscuits.

do you believe the way to mans
heart lies through his stomach, Mrs.
pilcher?"
Certainly not"
You have other views, them"
Most assuredly. Tickle his vanity,
and he'll eat anything"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Not an Expert in Ice.

I'm so sorry the cream is souri,"
said young Mrs. Torkins.
Everything in the refrigerator ap-
pears to be spoiled" commented her
husband.
IT'S the ice mans fault. He will
bring around artificial ice, and I can't
tell it from the genuine"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Chocolate Rice.

One cupful Of rice boiled until ten
der. Make a strip Of one cupful sugar,
one square chocolate; pour over rice
and STIR Put in a mold to cool and
serve with whipped cream.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
After the Trial,

''Now if you are acquitted" said the
lawyer, you can go on the stage"
But suppose l should happen to be
convicted?"
"Um. In that case, suppose you'll
have to write book"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Conceited.

How conceited she is"
what makes you think 500"
81 proposed to her and she said she
wouldn't marry the best man on
earth"
We'll, what of that"
81 was the man she was referring
to."-Detroit Free Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
a strono Opinion.

Fritz You know Limburger cheese
improves with age.
Fredl don't believe it. I think it
smells Just as bad when it's twenty
years old as it did the day it was
made.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
Why. Certainly.

Flatbush-My wife is always on the
wrong side of a question.
Bensonhurst-How do you know
she is?
because she never agrees with
me-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
The Latest.

You ought to see my new fat
Any special features?"
We'll, should say. A folding stove
and a built-in piano.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22
STANDING for No FooIishness.

Don't you dare call me liar, sir"
II was merely going to Question your
veracity."
an that case, be sure you make It
Hypothetical question"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22

Birch veneer is being sought in
Canada by London manufacturers of
tea chests.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22

Gentle WiIlie-Why dost thou weep?
The dorg but took a piece out OF
your pantaloons!
Wearie Walker-When he grabbed,
pard, he caught hold of more than the
pants!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22

Weary-Dare wuz one Teller in de
ark wot would made a good railroad
president.
Ruggles-Who wuz it?
Weary-Why, de Teller wot watered
de stock.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-09-22

The critic that said the futurist and
cubist schools of art would In no
way affect our normal life, has an
other thcIght coming. Miss Violet
King, o. of the most prominent
of the younger set at Newport,
where this picture was taken, has
originated and is wearing this multi
as if this novel design will take
with her friends, from whom 1t Will
gradually spread into popular favor
with the gentIer sex. Miss King
did not volunteer to make public
the theme which the design was
supposed to depict, but an artist
who happened to pass remarked
that il was an inspiration for cub
list painting he was then planning.
broider, the front of the cover may
be lightly decorated.
Lastly, the hens are run through
with an elastic fitted at the ends with
hooks and eyes or snappers.
The camisole is slipped over the
head and the elastic brought to the
front from the back. Then the front
elastics are taken around to the back
and closed there in like fashion to the
front. A simple cover of China silk at
SO cents yard, SO inches wide. could
be made in an hour at cost Of rs
cents. Val edging to trim, if desired.
would come to about 20 cents. at five
cents yard.
Another pretty model that the very
thin girl would like because it is such
fluffy affair is made preferably
from chiffon, though anything as thin
as net or China silk will answer. You
take length of wash ribbon an inch
or so wide, the circumference Of the
bust of the wearer-to-be. This sup
ports a wide strip Of fabric gathered
several times, the first with heading.
Each row of gathers is sewed down
to the ribbon. The lower edge of the
fabric strip is gathered once and Sc
cured to belt of ribbon two inches
wide.
This is just the kind of cover the
very slender girl should wear under
her empire frocks Or baby waist eff
fects. 1t suggests only the much-de-
sired natural fullness, the material be-
ing so very soft Very narrow ribbon
straps support this camisole.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-26
RED SOX SQUAD
MAY BE REDUCED
TO 20 THIS YEAR

Boston. Jan. 26-Presddent Lannin
of the Red Sox. has q feeling that
sooner or later, and very likely at.
the schedule meeting in February, the
American league will set a definite
limit to the number OF players that,
each team will carry. It has been
felt that an agreement would be
reached by which the different own
ers would decide one placing 20 men
as the maximum number, but Presi-
dent Lannin has a. bunch that the
American league will go the Nationals
one better and cut the roster down
even to 20.
This Is President Lannin's belief,
and it is well evidenced by the fact
that in the Providence club, or rath-
er what is left of it after winning the
International league pennant last sea-
son, there are now but about nine
players who have been signed up.
Through a recent decision the In
ternationa1 league, in addition to cut
ting down the salary limit to- $4,000
monthly, has decided to limit the
playing strength of each team to IT
men. There are now 81 players on
the Red Sox roster and while two or
three of these men perhaps will be
let out to Memphis or Louisville after
the spring exhibition games the re-
mainder are players OF such class that
they VIII insist upon being turned
over III case Oh SUCH O1SpOS1L1Ons TO
clubs of international league rank.
There are 10 pitchers on the Red
Sox list, and eight Of these at the
very most will be retained. This
will mean that the other two may
| be shipped to the Grays. OF the
eight 1nf1elders under contract, only
six will be held by Boston, and two
men, probably Gill as one, Win make
the move to the Rhode Island City.
| One catcher, most likely Pratt
and perhaps a couple OF outde1ders
will be sent to the same place The
| outf1e1d string at present includes
Hooper, Lewis, Speaker. Henriksen
Shorten. Tutweiler and maybe Rehg
IF the latter goes to New York it will
| be up to Tutweiler and Shorten to
! fight for Red Sox berth IF shor-
| ten shows the class that he was said
i to possess in the New England league
| Tutwei1er, who comes from Provi-
dence highly recommended, may have
| to go back there.
Pratt was with SPRINGFIELD, Mass
| LIST wear.