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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
NO SYMPATHY FOR NEUROTlC
Medical Man Has Placed Them in a
Class That Might Be Called
Hypocrites.

Don't use the word rheumatism"
for it means nothing. The same may
be said of "neurosis" According to
DR.. Louis Casamajor, chief of the Van
derbilt Clinic and instructor in neu-
rology at Columbia university, in an
address at Bloomingdale hospital, New
York, rheumatism" is a term which
has been spread, in popular and in
deed in medical use, in such thin
layer to cover such large number
of conditions that it has ceased long
er to have a diagnostic significance,
and conveys now no more real mean
ing than does the original word pain
for which it is substituted. The same
may be said of 'neuritis, merely an
other way of saying pain-an explana-
ton which explains nothing, and when
combined with the foregoing in rheu-
matte neurosis' we have term of suf-
ticient inaccuracy to satisfy the most
fastidious neurotic."
Doctor Casamajor went on to assert
a critical study of neurotic per-
sons talk quickly reveals the fact
that it is a wealth of details with no
point for 4 he should get the
point he would cease to be neurotic.
Possibly he might be something
worse" Doctor Casamajor calls neu-
rosis an asset. Every neurotic has
something to gain by being a neu-
rotic, and he ceases to be so when
this element of gain disappears.
At best it gives the individual
an excuse for leading a more or less
easy life, surrounded by the sympa-
the SICK
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
PICKED APPLES FOR WINTER
DeIicacy That Will Be Appreciated in
Cold Weather When Most Fruits
Are Scarce.

Peel, core and quarter some sharp
apples, throwing them into a brine
made by boiling six ounces Of salt for
one minute in a quart of water, flavor
being improved by few slices of mild
onion, and color by fresh vine or fig
leaves. Leave then closely covered
for "a hours, then, having drained and
carefully wiped the fruit and put it
into an unglazed stoneware jar, pour
over it a pickle composed Of vinegar
brought nearly to the boil, with some
allspice, black pepper and either
horse-radis;b or whole ginger, or both,
in the proportion of one ounce each to
the quart, the addition of half dozen
cloves, a couple of bay leaves, blade
of mace and two or three shallots or
a little garlic if liked.
Stand, covered first, with vine or
fig leaves, then with plate, for "a
hours in a corner by the fire, drain
off the liquor, reheat it, pour again
over the fruit, screened with fresh
leaves, and tie down.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
NOT CONDUCIVE TO OLD AGE
Younqster Of 80 Is Told by Man OF
90 He VIII Never Be Old Man on
Account of Habits.

The late John Bigelow, the patrl-
arch of diplomats and authors, and
the no less eminent physician ana
author, DR.. S. Weir Mitchell, were to-
gether several years ago at West
Point. Doctor B1gelow was then nine
ty-two and Doctor Mitchell eighty.
The conversation turned to the sub
iect of age. 81 attribute my many
years." said Doctor Bigelow, ito the
fact that have been most abstemious.
I have eaten sparingly and have not
used tobacco and have taken little ex-
ercise."
'It is just the reverse in my case,
explained Doctor Mitchell Il have
eaten just as much as l wished, If
could get it; l have always used to-
bacco, immoderately at times, and
have always taken great deal OF
exercise"
With that, Ninety-two Years shook
his head at Eighty Years and said:
''Well, you will never live to be an
old an!"-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03

Compound to me and I tried it at once
and found much relief. After that
had no pains at all and could do my
housework and shopping the same
as always. For years / have praised
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for what it has done for me,
and shall always recommend it as wo-
mans friend. You are at liberty to use
my letter in any way. Mrs. THOMSON,
649 w. Russell ST., Philadelphia Pa.
Change of Life is one of the most
critical periods of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known to
carry women so successfully through
this trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
If you want special advice
write to Lydia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co. (cOnfidential), Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
TICKET SELLER WAS WRATHY
Madame Bernhardt Willing to Give Up
Afternoon of Rest But Man OF
Pasteboards Was Peeved.

Margaret Ellington, the actress, tells
of Sarah Bernhardt's last repertory en-
gagement in America. Madame was
giving performances every evening
and matinees every day but Friday,
which afternoon she reserved for rest.
A company in Philadelphia was play
ing Madame x" at the same time
that Bernhard was playing it, and the
manager desired his players to see
the divine Sarah in it. They could get
away only on one day-Friday. So the
Philadelphia manager went to Bern
hardt's manager and asked him if it
would be possible for Bernhard to
give a Friday matinee. Her manager,
eager to please the Philadelphia, but
dubious, finally agreed to ask Bern
hardt. When he had explained, she
readily agreed to give up her after
noon of rest. Her manager went back
to the lobby in daze.
Bernhard is more than mortal;
she is capable of the work of ten men"
he told the Philadelphia. "She is
going to give that extra matinee Fri
day."
Suddenly the ticket seller poked his
head out of his cage. Extra matinee
Friday?" he yelled. Good gracious!
What does that woman think I'm made
of?"-Green Book Magazine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
DEATH LAID TO BAD HABITS
Is Ascribed to Its Complete Lack
of Wisdom.

Dietitians commenting on modern
recklessness in eating. quote the re-
mark of Seneca the Roman philoso-
pher, Man does not die, he kills him
self" Originally made to live 1000
years, man has fallen to an average of
only one-third of a century.
1t has taken 5000 years, the authori-
ties tell us, to develop a race that
will live, by hook or by crook, as long
as thirty-three years. which is given as
the present-day average. The blame
is placed upon our disregard of plain
honesty in living.
We scorn everything natural and
surrender to artificial qualifications
and indulgence that tend to ruin the
natural health of the body. Our dis
erection cannot be trusted to do the
common-sense obvious thing.
1t is pointed out th~t animals live
longer on natural food than on mans
mixture. A sick horse turned out to
pasture will get well, and if fed on
bran. oats and other food prescribed
by man he dies,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
FOOD WORTH MUCH STUDY
No Other Problem Can More WcrthiIy
Engage the Attention of the Moth
err on the Farm.

What could be woman's problem
on the farm that was not woman's
eternal problem everywhere and any
where? Home economics or the Sc
lection, use and preparation of food,
clothing, shelter and household man.
agement, and how can this problem,
or any other problem, for that matter,
be solved except through study or ed
ucation? And yet so little has been
thought of the home problems that
more money is spent year by year for
teaching the men how to fatten steer
or pig than to teach a mother how to
care for her babe or feed her superior
animals-the men of the family, writes
M. E. Barrett of the Texas experiment
station. Visit any farm you please
and you will be shown the fine pigs
and calves, goats or sheep, but never
a word of the baby or it's nursery.
I've even seen kindergartens for colts
to train them in their stunts, but
never a home garten for the children.
1 believe you will all agree with me
that food is the first problem. To
load your table down with vege-
tables and meats is not treating your
child as your husband treats his pig
baby. He is carefully balancing the
rations for the pig for growth, and
that of the horse for energy, and that
of the cow for milk. Neither is he
working all day long on the three
meals day for his animal family.
Now here is where education comes in
again, to cut down the work of those
three meals in quantity and make it
count in quality, to take less time and
more thought. Try a fireless cooker.
Get bulletin on balanced rations and
menus from the university. Then, in
the cool of the afternoon, prepare your
vegetables and meats for next day; at
breakfast bring them to boil and put
in the hot rock and close up the din
ner. This will save you from one to
two hours on dinner which can be
spent in further study on the subject
of food values.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
CauIifIo wer Salad.

Trim and boil one firm head of fresh
caulifower in fresh water until tender,
but do not allow it to boil soft. Re-
move from the fire and drain. When
cold slice thinly then allow to mari
nate one hour in highly seasoned
French dressing. When ready to serve
drain and lay on fresh lettuce leaves,
sprinkle with finely chopped walnut
meats and red pepper. Place a heap
ing tablespoonful of mayonnaise on
top OF each portion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Dreamed Fish With Potato.

Mash and season potatoes and line
bottom and sides of dish about one
and one-half inches thick. Make a
white sauce, add boiled salt fish bro
ken in pieces and put the whole in
the potato nest. Cover top with the
potato and put pieces of butter on top.
Make two Sits with knife and bake
until potato is nicely Drowned. In
place Of fish cold meat mixed with
gravy may be used.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Copyrght 1915 BY the Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)
GUMPTION.

Gumption consists of common sense,
rational reasoning, attention to details
and persistent observation, that one
may see more clearly and act more In
diligently.
Gumption, like common sense, be-
comes habit. To some extent it may
be inherited, but the brand of gump-
ton that is good for anything, that
may be applied to the affairs of life.
is largely acquired and comes to one
because he makes an effort to get it.
Ask the successful business man
what appears to be the matter with
many of his employees, and he will
say that the inefficient ones lack gump-
ton, are uninterested, inattentive, I'M
ambitious, and, as rule, fault-hnding.
They do not make an effort to use
what nature has given them. They
waste their time and their talents.
They are indolent; they perform the
duties prescribed, but avoid RESPONSE
bility; they do not love their work, and
they do what they have to do as auto
matically as machines. Few OF them
think intently, and most of them are
not amenable to reason. They are
always looking at the clock. seldom
realizing that automatic action in itself
does not stand for promotion, or for
more than ordinary accomplishment.
Because they do not make strenuous
effort, because they do not do their
best, their ability, even though it may
be great, is below par in every market.
They begin as clerks, and remain
clerks, seldom rising above subordi-
nate positions, allowing others of no
greater ability to supersede them.
1t is obvious that ability is not dis
tributed equitably-or at any rate does
not appear to be-and some men are
undoubtedly able to do things which
others cannot accomplish; but it is
nevertheless an indisputable fact that
those who try and try hard, even
though they may possess only ordi-
nary capacity, outpoint those Of
greater ability who plod along dissat-
isfied with everything save themselves.
The man with gumption thinks while
he works. Every effort he makes
teaches him to do the same thing bet
ter next time. He is faithful, but
more than that-he is energetic and
looks upon his capacity, whether it De
great or small, as a commercial asset.
to be used as any other commodity.
Every man is a salesman of himself.
Unless he considers his ability mar
ketable commodity, as he would sack
of flour or key Of nails to be sold
at an advantage, he is not likely to rise
above a mediocre state, but probably
will remain at the bottom, or near to
| it, a plodder, not PAGER.
Get gumption.
You can have gumption if you will;
perhaps not as much of it as can be
obtained by greater ability, but enough
of it to lift you beyond the ordinary
and place you in the rising class.
You are master Of yourself, even
though you have a master. 1t is for
you, not the man for whom you work,
to say whether you will stay down
or go up.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Meat Souffles.

Meat of excellent flavor is needed
for meat souffies. Chicken and ham
are favorites. They should be chopped
fine and then pounded smooth. I'm
less smooth and fine they will not mix
with the egg thoroughly. White sauce,
stirred into yolks, meat added, and
nice seasonings, then the whites fold
ed in is the order of procedure. An
even tablespoonful of meat is about
all one egg will hold up unless an ex-
pert handles the material.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
A Hearty Welcome.

"And who are you?" asked st. Peter
as he peeped through the Stats Of the
pearly gate.
"Why, I'm of the earth earthly re-
piled the new arrival. "Just out of col
lege."
Good" exclaimed the old man. 1--WE
need somebody to tell us how to run
this place, so come right in and give
us the benefit of your advice"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Cheerful Prosnect.

young man." queried the stern par
ent, "are you in position to support
my daughter in the style to which she
has been accustomed"
Sir" replied the young man, proud
ly, 81 am able to keep three horses
and"
"But what has that got to do with
supporting my daughter?" interrupted
the stern parent Il hope you are not
figuring on boarding her at a livery
stable?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
THICK LOVELY HAIR
Because Free From Dandruff, Itching,
Irritation and Dryness.

May be brought about by shampoos
with Cuticura Soap preceded by
touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots
of dandruff, itching and irritation. A
clean, healthy scalp means good hair.
Try these supercreamy emollients il
you have any hair or scalp trouble.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
What He Would Like.

Hobo-Please gimme a nickel,
MAJ am?
Old Lady-Didnt I see you coming
out of a saloon moment ago?
Hobo-I guess mebbe you did.
ma'am.
Old Lady-Wel1, wonder you are
not ashamed to own it.
Hobo-I don't own it, ma'am. only
wish I did.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Avoid Vegetable BURNING.

If you will place a pie plate upside
down in the kettle you will avoid all
burning of the potatoes or other vege-
table. if you should happen to for
get them and the water boil dry.
Your vegetables will be on top of the
pie plate and not scorched in the least.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
ManlnuIatinu the Scales.

"Your daughter is doing fairly well
with her music" said the professor,
"but somehow she just can't run the
scales properly"
ooh, / suppose that's an inherited
trait" rejoined the fond mother. 'Her
father made his money in the grocery
business"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Craps Gelatin,

Use your favorite jello or gelatin
recipe with peeled and seeded Cali
fornia grapes. Use with or without
other fruits. Delightful with grapes
alone. This is lot only delicious,
but beautiful dish to serve during
grape season.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
A Friend Indeed.

Did l understand. you to say tina,
Professor Gaspit is a SCIENTIST"
Il don't know whether you would
call him a scientist or a phiIanthro-
pist. At any rate, he has discovered
a face preparation that is guaranteed
to make a woman look ten years
younger"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Had Practice.

The Coed-I don't see how you can
read Chaucer so readily. The spelling
is SO queer.
The Professor of English-I've had
lots of experience while examining the
sophomores' papers.-Harvard Lam
pooh.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
A Chicken Fancier.

"WelI, Dinah, hear you are mar
ried?"
"Yessum," said the former cook.
Use done got me a man now"
"Is he a good provider?
"Yassum. He's a mighty good per-
wider, but Use powerful skeered he's
gwyne ter git kotched at it."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
MRS. THOMSON
TELLS WOMEN
How She Was Helped During
Change of Life by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Philadelphia PAT am just Sugars
of age and during Change of Life suf-

fered for six years
terribly. / tried sew
eral doctors but none
seemed to give me
any relief. Every
month"; the painswere
intensein both sides,
and m ad e m e so
that / had to
go to bed. At last
a friend recommen-
ded Lydia E. Pink
hams Vepet a BILE
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
New EIavorinn.

Several tablesDconfuls of peanut
butter crea.ned with the shortening
are recommended for giving novel
and delicious favor to cookies or any
dark cake.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Browns Home Life

Jones-I don't see your husband at
the club of late, Mrs. Browni
Mrs. Brown-No. He stays at home
now and enjoys life in his own way
as I want him to.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
LOW Speed.

"You say Chuggs has never been ar
tested for speeding?"
Never"
"The deuce! What does he get out
of his carr"
about eight miles an hour"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Great Men.

HAS your town any great men?"
"We1l, I don't know how great they
are, but three of our citizens have
their pictures published in patent
medicine ads every day.
Free Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
A Downpour.

"What do you do when your wife
begins to cry, Jibway?"
'As my wife is a head taller than
am and she cries copiously, my first
thought is to stand from under"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
The HnsnitahIe Board.

'Your wife's dinner parties are al
ways beautiful affairs"
eyes," replied Mr.. Cumrox. cat
first people didn't seem to want to
come to 'em. 1 guess mebbe the high
cost of living is making a difference"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
OF Course Paw Knew.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw. what is an
upstart?
Paw-An ppstart, son, is a self-made
man who isn't your friend.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Exactly.

II don't believe the woman who has
the next apartment to ours ever
touches her parlor carpet"
my dear, that's a sweeping arraign.
ment."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03

"Fido, sit up and show the gentle
man how to kiss me, and I'll give you
some nice dinner"
I'll do the same thing, and / won't
ask for any dinner as a reward
either"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Sir or Ma,am?

Equestrian-Are you going fishing
little boy?
L. B.-No.
Equestrian-No what?
L. B.--Duned If knowi-Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
NO pipIomatic Concession.

go Willie Binks BACKED your eye,
said the small boys father.
Eyes"
'And hasn't he apologized?"
mo. He won't even refer to it as
an unfortunate accident"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Not Safe.

"Safe burglars do not boast about
their work"
''Why should they?"
sYet they are always blowing about
their business"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03

So many young people fall in love
because they are just as foolish as
older people.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Buncoed,

Been taking in any of the country
fairs?"
'I've been taken in at most of EN-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

A little fish in a small puddle mag
ines he is big.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Tired of It.

Taking anything for your hay
fever?"
Eyes; I'm taking boxing lessons to
wallop the first man who gives me
free advice"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
CLASSY Conversation.

Gee, that barber shop must have a
fashionable patronage"
"Why so?"
''Fellow that shaved me actually
started to talk golf to me-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-11-03
Now LemueI Knows.

Little Lemuel-What's an auction,
paw?
Paw-An auction, SON. is q forbid
ding place.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-06-19
PROLOGUE.

The moonstone has first reposed In
the forehead of an Indian Idol. As
centuries went by. III luck following
It. It passed into Mohammedan hands.
but always through the age three
Rrahman priests kept secret watch over
II. John Herncastle. an English OFF,
GER. during the stormlng OF Seringa-
patam. stole the stone, killing Its
guardians. Gabriel Betteredge. house
steward for Julia. Lady Verinder. ex-
plains how the stone came into the
house in which he serves. Master
Franklin Blake. n nephew OF Lady
Verinder. had been sent abroad to be
educated. On the day he was expected
home Penelope. Betteredge's daughter.
observes three Indian jugclers acting
suspiciously. Franklin arrives earlier
than expected. having eluded a dark
stranger following him in London.
Franklin has the diamond. which has
been willed TO his cousin Rachel as a
birthday gift by Colonel Herncastle.
lie puts the stone In a bank. The
iugglers make n secret visit to the
house. Rachel receives the moonstone
on her birthday. Among the guests
is Mr.. Murthwaite, an Indian tray
pler.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1915-06-19

doors OF the Indian cabinet wide open.
One of the drawers inside was pulled
out as far as il would 90.
Look says Penelope. Il myself
saw Miss Rachel put the diamond into
that drawer last night"
| went to the cabinet. The drawer
was empty.
"Is this true. miss" | asked.
With a look that was not like herself,
with a voice that was not like her own,
Miss Rachel answered as my daughter
had answered:
"The diamond is gone"
Having said those words, she with
drew into her bedroom and shut and
locked the door.
Before we knew which way to turn
next my lady came in, hearing my
voice in her daughters sitting room
and wondering what had happened.
The news of the loss of the diamond
seemed to petrify her. She went
straight to Miss Rachel's bedroom and
insisted on being admitted. Miss
Rachel let her in.
The alarm, running through the house
like fire, caught the two gentlemen
next.
Mr.. Godfrey was the first to come out
of his room. All he did when he heard
what had happened was to hold up his