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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
FURS TO THE FORE

Long and very distinctive coats
trimmed with fur are an assured vogue
for the coming months. This is an eco
nomical fashion which permits OF
much variety. With those who ought
to know, the belief stands firm that for
the early months of autumn the coat
gown Will remain in favor, as well 1t
may. But with the coming of the
colder days, resource will fall back on
this second line of defense, the cloth
coat CT particular cachet, with always
touch Of fur in it's composition. And
as many are already in process of
thinking out the future Of their warm
wraps and the renovating OF fur pos
sessions, it is wise TO talk Of this sub
ject at this moment.
From reliable source there halls a
report that will be readily credited, OF
a feeling for "capey' effects at the
back. One very stunning coat seen a
short while ago illustrated the fact
that these tiny capes swung from the
shoulders can be very charming. 1t
was developed in brown gabricOrd and
ornamented effectively with rows of
coarse machine stitching and bands Of
skunk. The cape effect was very Ob-
vious and took form in a separate
loose swing affair, weighted by Il deep
band Of the fur A collar of the skunk
gave a touch OF richness to the coat.
Just word about furs. Reduced in
size, as are both neck fitmentS and
muffS, almost more skill than ever will
be required to maneuver these new
fashions. There was abundant evil
dence last year of the futility of anna
teur fingers trying to compose one of
those upright collars, the upper edge
Of which stood right away from the
head at the back. For the cOnstruc-
ton of these the most delicate shaping
Is eXacted, while only a past master
IN the peltry art is capable of pro-
aucing the more elaborate of collars,
some of which are so ingeniOuSly con-
triVed that they can be rolled down
eight over the shoulders or rolled up
ward to close costly about the throat
and incidentally almost envelop the
head.
Again, though simpler in general eff
feet, there is probably quite as much,
if not more, making in the small melon
muff than was eXacted by the straight,
loose saddle bag flung over a separate
bolster foundation. Obviously the de-
cree aimed at is the complete suppress
sion of the mammoth muff. At the same
time it is clear even at this early date
that the melon shape will have many
formidable rivals. Few women are
very enamored of the melon in it's
most eXtravagantly small and pro-
nounced aspect.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
BREAD COSTS HALF BILLION
States for Staff of Life and 9th
err Bakery Supplies.

The people of the United States
spend approximately half a billion dol
lars for bread and other bakery sup
plies every year in addition to the
cost Of that which is made at home.
The value of the bread, biscuit, crack
ers and other bakery supplies made in
the United States in 1914 was $491,-
$4,000, an increase of 23.9 per cent
as compared with the output in 1909.
These figures, taken from the census
of 1914, have just been made public
by Uncle Sam.
According to the census figures
there were 25,963 establishments de-
roted exclusively to the manufacture
of bread and other bakery supplies
and these establishments gave employ
ment to 172,6S2 persons in 1914. The
capital invested in the business in
1914 amounted to $271 ,262, 900, an in
crease of pa per cent as compared
with the amount invested in 1909.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Americans Like Noise.

Of all things which Americans de-
test. quiet comes first. Take as a
proof this matter of pianos and talk
ing machines
Every workday there now comes
from American factories an even 1000
pianos and about 1880 talking ma
chimes. You will notice that the piano
has not been entirely silenced by me-
chanical music.
Indeed. the value of pianos made
daily in our country is three and one
half times as great as the value of
monographs, but the number of pia-
nos now turned out is smaller than it
was five years ago, while the number
of its great rival has increased by half
Uncle Sam tells us that two years
ago we paid S15.000,000 for talking ma
chimes and S1,0O0,O00 for the records
which they played. No wonder talking
machine stock is quoted at about 81 100
a share and stockholders bank upon
dividends of S120 share this year.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
CREOS0TE ON THE FARM
Value Shown in slodeI Construct
ed for Uncle Sam.
Its Use Decreases Waste of Energy
Consumed in the Making of Too
Frequent Repairs, Is the Claim
Made for This Material.

The use of creoSote for lenrtheninC
the period OF service of timbers on the
farm is illustrated in a small model
farm which has just been installed in
Uncle Sans forest products labora-
tory, at Madison, Wis. This model
and Il similar one which is being used
for exhibit purposes by the National
Lumber Manufacturers association
were made by Dean \. Schweichard
who graduated this year from the
manual arts course of the University
of Wisconsin.
The green fields and orchards sur
rounding the farm are incloSed with
fences supported by fence posts with
Well-creoSoted butts. Near the barn is
an open-tank treating plant, a desir-
able addition to the equipment of any
farm. 1t consists of one or more
strong makes which may be heated
either by a fire built beneath or by
steam coils if n steam boiler is avail.
able. A wooden Silo with creosoted
slaves is also shown. In the local tele-
phone line which passes the farm the
poles are creoSoted from the butt to
point well above the ground line.
The porch stills, steps and the tim
bers in the bridge across the creek
have also been treated with the oil to
prevent decay which occurs most read
lily III such damp locations where there
is poor circulation of air. Even the
railroad which crosses one corner of
the pasture shows good penetration
of creoSote in the cross ties on which
the tracks are laid. The wood blocks
with which the barn is paved also
have their share Of preservative treat
ment.
Although the effects of the creosote
treatments are at first sight inconSpic-
uouS, yet they contribute to the we'll
kept appearance of the buildings and
grounds. The general air of thrift is
the result of efficient utilization which
decreases the waste of energy con-
Sumed in making too frequent repairs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
ECHO OF TITANIC DISASTER
Researches of Ice Patroi Boats Have
Exploded Many Theories Held
in 1912.

After the loss of the giant White
Star liner Titanic in April, 1912, by
striking an iceberg, there was much dis
cussion in Europe and America as to
the possibility of adopting measures to
lessen the likelihood Of such disasters
in the future, says 2. T. McGrath in
the American Review of Reviews An
international conference for the saw
ing of life at sea- which was held at
London, resulted, among other things,
in an undertaking by the principal ma
rine powers of the world to maintain
an ice patrol on the north Atlantic
from February to June in each year.
1t was agreed that this ice patrol
should be carried out by the United
States on behelf of the various coun-
tries represented, the cost to be borne
by them pro rata, Britain to pay % per
cent Of the total, Germany. France and
the United States 10 per cent each and
Italy, Holland, Norway, Russia and
Sweden from 4 to = per cent each.
The American authorities inaugu-
rated this patrol service with the naval
scout cruisers Birmingham and Ches-
ter, but later assigned the revenue cut
which ships have since continued it.
The first season st. Johns was chosen
for the work, but ultimately it was
found more convenient to utilize Hall
fax, Nova Scotia, because the area
patrOlled was south of st. Johns and
advanced and the armadas of icebergs
became more numerous.
A theory exploded by the ice pa
troll ships is that the proximity of ice
is marked by notable lowering of air
temperature. Experiments covering
three years have proved that such is
not the case and that as a rule there
is little or no change in the temper
allure of the air near an iceberg. Equal
Iy fallaciOuS is the idea that the pres
ence of berg is denoted by Il lower
ing of the temperature of the water.
AS a matter of fact the very contrary
is the case.
Other theories. as that echoes indi
cate the presence of bergS, that ice
discloses itself through what is known
as the ice blink" and that submarine
ears on ships will reveal the near
ness of ice by it's peculiar motion
through the waves have been proved
equally unfounded. In truth, the tes-
timOny of the commanders of these pa
troll ships is that the only safe way to
navigate regions of icebergs is to stop
during thick weather and to run very
slowly on dark nights.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
TRIMMING, THE AUTUMN MODE

Trimming, always of paramount i'm
portance is very interesting this au
tumn and is as varied as the winds.
Here are some of its striking phases:
Worth uses ostrich for trimming
evening gowns and, of course, many
American dressmakers Eave followed
suit
Brocade is much used for trimming
afternoon and evening frOcks.
Embroidery in Chinese and Japanese
style is much employed, especially for
blouses and evening wraps.
Real lace is used again for trimming
and will probably grow in favor. We
may see return of Irish lace to the
place it held half a dozen years ago.
Wool embroidery is much used on
frocks of serge, and silk and bead en-
broidery are also used.
A good deal of fur is used for trim
ming. 1t takes the form of hens and
wide bands on the skirt and of but
tons and cuffs on the bodice.
Chenille embroidery is almost as
much favored as wool embroidery.
Spangled nets and spangle embroid-
cry are used for trimming for evening
wear.
Peacock feathers are cleverly used.
Their gorgeousness of color and pref
tiness of design make them particu-
larIy suitable for trimming.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

feeds brought into the state more than
covers that in agricultural products
sold by Wisconsin farmers.
Enormous Waste of Manure
The United States department of ag-
riculture estimated the number of cat
tie in the United States on January 1,
1910, at 100000; sheep, 57,216000;
swine, 47,7S2,0 GOO II we assume that
ten sheep or hogs are equivalent to
one cow or steer in manure production,
we shall have a total of over S0,000,-
600 cattle. They are no doubt eQuiva-
lent to 100000 1,000-pound cattle II
these are yarded four months each
winter, there should be total manure
production during that period of 150,.
100000 tons, having a crop-pr0ducin9
value Of at least $200,000,000 above all
cost of handling. 1t is very conserva-
tive estimate to place the waste of
this manure under the present system
Of handling at % per cent, or $780,
100000 annually. It is no doubt twice
that amount.
Manure is lost by weathering. leach
ing, heating, rotting, by piling in heaps
in the field and letting stand before
spreading. If you cannot spread il
soon after it is produced, store it in a
pit or manure shed.
Of all the ways in which manure is
handled, piling it in heaps in the field
is the most wasteful. 1t is worse than
leaving it under the barn caves and
letting it leach out there, because of
the waste of labor involved in hauling
it to the field to be thrown away.
The overgrowth of lodged and half
filled grain over such spots ought to
be sufficient to convince any man of
the mistake of such a method: yet
there are thousands of farmers who
are still piling manure in the fields.
Value of Liquid Manure
greater portion of the fertilizing
value of the manure is found in the
liquid portion. The full effect of
neither the solid nor the liquid portion
can be obtained except when used in
connection with the other. If the
hidNiN - ii''0U " hoN away VI
become leached out by rain and sepas
rated from the solid portion, whether
III yard or field, it carries with it the
plant food. The only right way to
handle manure is to collect the LIQUID
by abundant absorbauts as straw, get
it promptly to the field spread it there
at once and let sunshine and rain do
their work. The sunshine will eyap-
crate the water and the rain which fol
lows will dissolve the salts and wash
them into the soil where they are
needed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
His LONGER Experience.

.'You haven't any serious or organic
trouble said the young physician,
cheerfully. You're a little nervous
and run down, that's all. Take more
exercise. eat less and forget your trou-
bles The hypochondriac snorted
young man." he demanded, his voice
shaking. how long have you been a
doctor?" Il took my degree three years
ago" answered the medico. And |
am an invalid of twenty-five years ex-
perience "Who are you to disagree
with me?'
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
COVERING for Dress.

Five yards of paper cambria, cut in
two strips two and one-half yards long,
will make a suit cover; join by Selv-
ages lap over the other two selvageS
and button down the front. Cut flap
at the top and button over crosswise,
envelope shape. Make a small opening
at the top, through which the coat
hanger or skirt tapes can pass to hang
by. 1t keeps your suit or light dress
from the dust and is too light to crush
them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Embroidered Corset BAG.

If you desire convenient place to
keep your corset while travelling or Wis
iting you can make one OF the very
useful corset bags These are very
simple to make and require very little
material. To make one, cut two
straight pieces of the material and
outline a small design in the center of
both pieces. Fill this in with solid
embroidery or French knotS-the lat
ter is much the simpler way-and then
sew the pieces togther and hem at
the top. Draw together with a cord
of the same color. A very effective
way would be to embroider the design
III a contrasting color.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Seek Recruits in Small Cities.

Uncle Sans marine corps recently
opened recruiting stations in 40 small
cities from coast to coast. This action
was taken to meet the demands made
necessary by the recruitment of 5000
additional enlisted marines just au-
thoriZed. Recruiting activities of these
soldiers of the sea" were formerly
confined to large cities-tlis new pro-
cedure opens the door to virgin recruit
ing fields. This organization has al
ways been recruited to full authorized
strength, and marine corps officials are
confident of filling their increased
ranks il one year.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Choice of Fabrics.

The separate blouse this season
offers a wide choice in materials.
Georgette crepe heads the list; then
there comes crepe de chine, together
with lace, net, plain and chenille
striped cotton wolfe, batiste, linen and
japanese silk. Then there are the dec
orations, hand-wrought open-work
stitch. smockings, delicate entre-deux
of lace. set in by hand to suggest vari-
Gus scrolls, loops and bow devices. On
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
SUITS AND COATS FOR FALL
General Tendency Is to Show Outline
of Figure Without Making Gar
ment Tight-Fitting.

A few suit coats are cut knee length,
and many trimmed with fur bands are
even longer. Jackets all show a fitted
tendency above the Waistline and near
~ all are full and flaring over the hips.
The general tendency is to show the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Canning Season Prospers.

There was an increase of more than
fruits. vegetables. fish and oysters pro-
duced in the United States in 1914, as
compared with the output in 1909.
Uncle Sans census figures show. The
value of these products in 1911 was
S1S2. 525. 600. as compared with $119,-
$4,000 in 1909, an Increase of "a per
cent in five years.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

fertilizer elements contained in the ma
nure produced by these animals during
the year is as follows:
100000 milk COWS, fer
tilizer value of manure
produced $40, 0SO, 600
1,146000 other cattle, fer
tiIizer value of manure
produced ............ 22,92O,OOO
G52,000 horses fertilizer
value of manure pro-
duced ........... 9,78o,0O0
$4,000 sheep, fertilizer
value of manure produced 1,644,000
100000 swine, fertilizer
value of manure produced S,120,OO0
Total value of the manlre
produced annually So, 544, 900
by the farm animals in the state is
worth twice as much as that annually
removed from the soil by crops If all
the fertilizer elements contained in the
manure produced on Wisconsin farms
could be saved and properly utilized,
the fertility of the soil in the state
might be maintained and even i'm
proved, since the fertility in purchased
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
DAINTY SHADES FOR LIGHTS
Great Improvement to Any
Room

Dainty shades for the lights, wheth-
er they are electric or gas, make a
great Improvement to any room.
The shade in the sketch is an ex-
cellent one for many reasons: it does
not obscure the light, yet it slightly
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Test of Eniovn1ent

Billy had been TO birthday party.
Louis was not invited, so the day after
the party he seemed a little env1ous.
4 bet you didn't have good time
at your party Yesterday" he said
II bet | did" said Billy.
Then Why amt you sick todayT'
asked LOUIS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
New Silk Braids.

Many new and narrow mohair and
silk braids are to be found in the
shops. and among them are the new
strips of leatherette that have the gloss
of half-shiny rubber This comes in
several widths, and is used for trim
ming both suits and hats.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Cows in Open Pens.

Stall-less stables for dairy COWS
have some decided advantages if the
animals are dehorhed. Many farm
ers who have kept their cows together
in open pens claim they do better and
that there is considerable saving OF
labor.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Size of Zoos ImmateriaI.

AS long as eggs are sold by the doz-
en- Instead of by the pound, the size
does not really matter on the general
market, as the price will be just the
same as for larger eggs. But in build
ing up retail or fancy trade, the
large-sized eggs command the best
sales.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

such stuffs as Georgette, crepe chiffon
and ninon there is a marked fancy for
embroideries. carried out in a darning
stitch with silk, picked out with parti
colored sampler beads. Picot edging
buttOnhOIe stitch, small and mammoth
pipings, are all in evidence.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Vegetables Are Heavy Feeders.

Vegetables are heavy feeders, but
they will return, many times over, the
value of the manure used in building
I'D the soil
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

Raspberry pink wolfe is used for the
dress shown here. The full skirt is
tucked above the hem and is gagged
in front at waist
Bodice and sleeves are trimmed with
tucks.
Hat of pink MORE, lined black and
trimming is of velvet
Material required; 51a yards 40
inch voile
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
Cover Unsiqhtly Fence.

Annual plants and vines will quickly
pile
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25

Gold fields in northeastern Siberia
that have not been operated in nearly
ten years have been reopeneG.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-27
All Great Men.

Once upon time, as the story goes,
n Freuchman visiting the tomb OF M.
poleon wrote ON convenient wall the
lines;
Bony' was great man. soldier brave
and true.
An Engllshman coming along little
later read this and added:
Sut Wellington did beat him at the baltic
OF Waterloo.
The next visitor was an American,
who, seeing the foregoing contribu.
TONS. rushed into the competition with
MI of ;he restraint that charactcrizes
ihc members OF cur great nation:
But drawer stiil and trucr FAR and tougher
fer than shoe leather
was Washington, the man who could
have licked them both togNthor
And doubtless he went away quite
satisfied with his climax.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-27
Il had It's Limitations.

Madam" said the young man whc
had called at the door, Il have the
pleasure of introducing to you our new
automatic housekeeping machine
simple little thing which does the
Whole work Of housekeeping, leaving
ypu merely the general supervision
docs it do all. chg demanded the
woman Of the house. xviii It wash
the outside of the upstairs windows?
why, no, madam, but
VIII 1t take down, wash, stretch tc
dry, iron and hang up the parton cur
tainsf'
We'll, Of course, this machine
"Will it paint the kitchen and make
my daughter help with the dishes|
oh. madnm, this machine
win 1t wash the winter bedding
and put II away, lay down The furs
with moth balls. sew on buttons, set
shree meals n day and pacify thu
houschold;'
"No, madam. You have misunder
stood the limitations Of my machine.
Limitations 1t win be long time
before any man will get up machine
to do all a woman has to do in hel
house"
The agent silently faded away.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-27
AFTER FIVE YEARS
Bennington Testimony Remains Un
shaken.

Time is the best test of truth. Here
is Bennington story that has stood
the test of time. 1t Is n story with a
point which will come straight home
to many of us.
r. J. Taylor, Bennington. says:
For several years, had backache
directly over my kidneys. II came and
went at regular intervals at first, but
for the last two or three years, 1t an.
noyed me almost constantly. Then |
had headaches and dizziness and n
cold always made me worse. was
compelled to pass the kidney .secre.
tons too often. was advised to try
Doans Kidney Pills and procured
them at Coles Drug Store. They did
me great deal OF good soon after |
commenced taking them. The pain in
my back left and the other troubles
were removed"
OVER FIVE YEARS LATER, Mr.
Taylor said; "Time has not altered
my high regard for Doan's Kidney
Pills and | willingly endorse them
again. For some years have been free
from kidney trouble"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for n kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney pills-the same that
Mr.. Taylor has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster.Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-05-27

Why should n hen have any better
right to cease her daily toll while she's
melting than n woman las giving up
Homework when she decides 10 remod-
ell her winter hat or darn the heels OF
her stockings? Hens have too much
their own way about this laying bust
ness, which makes 1t eXasperatingly
inconycnient and exceedingly expen
siyc for us CONSUMERS. Labor unions
have often tried our patiehGe, but
when low down brinhe hen refuses
to lay while her millinery and dress.
making are under way it's carrying the
thing bit too far for enjoyment. and
ii she declines TO arbitraic the matter
under discussion her food supply
should he cut OFT until she comes 70
her senses. A hen with such a diSpo
sition isn't fit for ricassee,-Cartoons
Magazine.