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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
"Kleptomania.n

Kleptomania, or the impulse to
steal, is controverted obsession, espe-
cially when poor person yields TO the
desire, for, of course, there would be
an end to all falling for such delin-
Quencies were the admission made too
generally of mental responsibility
when things are absent-mindedly APP
propriated. But when the appropria-
tor is well off and the article 'swiped"
is absurd the variability of 6lepto-
mania may be admitted medico-legally.
so that it becomes a luxury denied to
poverty, just as the difference between
inebriety and drunkenness is matter
of caSh.-Exchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

When saying mo" it is not neces-
sary to think long before you speak,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
KILL CkNKER WORM BY SPRAY
Trees in Kansas Than San Jose
Scale-Easy to Control.

The Kansas experiment station is of
the opinion that the spring canker
worm has killed more apple trees in
that state in a single season than the
San Jose scale has done since its first
Introduction. Anything so easy of con-
troll as the canker worm should not be
allowed to do serious damage. The
canker worm is a leaf-eating insect
and easily poisoned by spraying.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
--ore EhIcac,ouc

I'm few- days, Mr.. Grimm you will
have no further trouble with NY chick
ems" said Neighbor Yaw. Il am work
ing on an invention which is calculated
to discourage them from scratching.
1t is an attachment which fastens to
the fowls leg and has a prod project
ing out behind. When he or she, as
the case may be, attempts to scratch,
the prod strikes the ground and kicks
him or her forward. A few scratches,
and he or she kicks himself or herself
clear out of the garden"
Il do not expect to wait for your
chickens to kick themselves out of my
garden" replied Gaunt N. Grimm. "The
next time / catch them in there Pll
grab you by the neck and kick you all
over this end of town."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
WEIGHING MILK FROM A cow
Estimated That Less Than Two Hours
Per Year Requred-Farmer Must
Know Production.

1t has been estimated that less than
two hours per year are required for
weighing the milk from a COW. Can
any COW owner afford to milk a COW
and not know what she produced dur
ing the year? No, not any more than
a farmer or any other business man
can afford to hire man without max
ing arrangements as to the amount
he is to pay him, and without know
ing something about what kind of
work he can do.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

he toorS money is the wise mans
b.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

She to him will reach her hand,
And gazing in his eyes will stand.
And know her love and weep for glee
And cry: Long, long I've looked for
thee"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

Few hospitals in civilized lands crn
equal the record of the hospital for
eye troubles carried on by Fl. T. Hol-
land Of Shikarpur, India. In one
month, 700 operations, largely for cat
aract, We're performed. in this institu-
ton. Seven hundred outpatients are
sometimes treated in single day. The
Seth Hiranand of Shikarpur, native
ruler, has left to the hospital legacy
amounting to about $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
n4DDY,S TBNLNG
FAIRY TALE q WARY !
~ e GR S.Ii Al
LUNCHEON FOB The BIRDS.

THE Fairy Queen thought she
should have Luncheon Party, and
she asked the Fairy Messengers to in
vlte the Mockingbird and his Family,
the Killdeer and his Family, the Ruby
Crowned Kinglet and his Family, and
the Blue Jay and his Family So you
see she planned to have a pretty big
party" said Daddy.
"The Fairy Messengers invited the
Guests and the day came for the
Luncheon Each Bird had something
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
The Vegetarian.

A senior pupil teacher, who was not
ed for his dilatory habits and slovenly
appearance, was one day instructing
his class in the art of economy.
Boys" he said, extending his not
over-clean fingers in the direction of
the class-"boys, in addition to being
a total abstainer and nonsmoker,
am a vegetarian. Now, Johnny Brown,
tell me, what is vegetarian"
IF you please, sir" answered John
ny Brown, glancing toward the extend
ed fingers. sit must be a man who
don't use soap New York Tele-
graph.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Easily ExpIainabIe.

Some time ago countryman went to
the parish priest and told him that he
had seen ghost at the wall near the
church gate The clergyman only
laughed at him and asked: what
shape was it in?" 1T was for all the
world like an ass, sir" go home. my
man." said the clergyman. You must
have been afraid of your own shadow
when you saw il on the wall"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

TIC 10 cO SOOA "
make his bride to
consent to spend
their honeymoon
with his folks. II
he can only spare
two weeks from
business, and his
folks, whom he
has not seen for
years, live in a
distant city, he is
usually extremely
anxious to kill
tw birds with
one stone" as it
were.
"Y gu will be
sure of the heart
lest of welcomes"
he declares en-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
SPRAY FOR SUCKING INSECTS
tain Pests-Made of Hard Soap,
Oil and Water.

A spray much used when it is de-
sired to destroy sucking insects is the
kerosene emulsion. To make this in
quantity dissolve q half pound of hard
soap in a gallon of boiling water and
add at once two gallons of oil. Churn
with violence until it is fully mixed.
When ready to use add ten gallons
of water to one of this prepared solu-
ton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

special to tell the
FairyQueen. They
w a n t e d h e r t o
k n O w of S ON e
things they had
b e e n d OF n g t o
please her and
they had several
treats in store.
+" Glad to see
you ALL said the
Fairy Queen as
the BIRDS came
flying down to the
Wood Grove. This
is a great pleas
ure. How do you
do. Mr. Mockino-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
SAVING ALL, LIQUID MANURE
important That Plenty of Bedding Be
Used-Some Farmers Employ
a Catch-Cistern.

Over half the manurial value of the
feed leaves the COW in the urine, there
fore it is important that plenty of bed
ding be used and absorbents in the
cutters to save all liquids. Some use
a catch-cistern and liquid sprinkler,
but the other plan is more simple and
does well enough if the manure is not
allowed to ferment or leach out before
application to the soil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Birds Nest on Clock.

A peculiar location for a birds nest
is the top of schoolroom clock. For
the tenth time in as many years a lin
net has built her nest over the clock
in a country school in California.
The windows are let down from the
top TO admit the birds. who appear
about the same date every year to
build their nest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

be some left over for the next Party,
and the next and next.
After the Luncheon was over and
the Birds had sung many songs, and
the Fairies had danced and played
with the afternoon shadows, the Fairy
Queen said:
Il have surprise for the Birds
They twittered and chatted among
themselves as to what the treat might
be, when Mr.. Mockingbird (who had
been let into the secret began to sing
song which sounded like Water
trickling down the side of the Fairy
Spring
81 guess the surprise is an extra
drink of Water for each of u.s., said
eMr. Blue Jay, to have just before we
start for our homes
No. said the Fairy Queen, it's a
little Bucket of Water for every Bird
to carry in his beak back home-Wa-
ter from my Fairy SPRING."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

~ueen' bird. You have q
splendid big family and Mr.. Mock
lngDlrd sang wonderful Song-with
the most marvellous tune that he had
made up for the Fairy Queens Party.
Well, what have you been up to
lately, Mr.. Killdeer? asked the Fairy
Queen.
i've been eating a lot Of naughty
Insects which We're trying to eat up
the Farmers Fruit Groves. And I've
chewed well some of the MOSQUITO
Family-for they're not at all pleas
ant to have around. I've given Din
ners and Dinners until thought l, and
nv friends, and my little Bird Family
would never finish eating. But some
how it did us good to eat up the bad
Insects. Yes, and we've had Ban
quet of Horse Flies. We simply can't
bear to think they bite the splendid
Horses we see going along the roads
pulling wagons with People and Farm
ers and Children
1--we eaten bad bugs and Insects
too, said the Ruby Crowned Kinglet
I've eaten horrid Wasps that sting
Folks and lot of the Creatures that
try to eat up the little Plants the
Children care so much for
That's Splendid said the Fairy
Queen. How proud / am of you ALL
AS for YOU Mr.. Blue Jay, We'll have
you tell US your Story after Luncheon
as we must start in soon.
"'At any rate, sir, you are looking
very handsome, and the shade of blue
you're wearing seems almost more
wonderful than ever
1.-THE Blue Jay was very proud when
he heard the Fairy Queen say that
and he told his Wife and all his Chill
dren and the rest of his relations to
fly over the Fairy Queens head in a
circle, singing:
Thank you, thank you, Fairy Queen,
Were very glad that we're not green,
Because you say you like US blue,
"'And our greatest joy is to please
YOU
"The Fairy Queen waved her wand,
and she said, Luncheon is ready
Just then the most marvellous Table
made of wild Cherry Leaves was
spread down by one hundred little Fai-
ries, and before the Birds could
whistle, oh me, oh my!' in surprise,
delicious Food for the Luncheon was
put upon the Table in little dishes
made of Green Leaves. There were
also drinking Cups made of the hollow
Stones which the Fairy Queen always
has for her Bird Guests and which
they like better than any other kind.
''They had Fruits of all sorts cut up
into dainty little pieces, and they had
delicious little Bugs and Worms which
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
ORIGINALLY Latin Phrase,

The origin of the phrase: 'All my
eye, Betty Martin" comes of mispro-
nunciation of the Latin so mihi, beate
MARITIME" which is literally. 20 blessed
Martin (help) me" and is found in
several litaGies of the middle ages
Now it is slang for a lie. There are
several such Latin phrases which have
been degraded or transmitted. Hocus
pocus is derived from the solemn ''hoc
est corpus" and siserary is q corrup-
ton of certiorari.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
VALUE OF FOOD is REDUCED
Freezing Lessons Worth of Fruit and
VegetabIes-Also Applies to Fod-
der and Enslage.

The nutritive value of food is great
~ reduced by freezing. This holds
true not only of fruit and vegetables
but of corn fodder and ensilage, though
the loss is less in the case of corn
that is cut at once for ensilage than
in that which is shocked for dry feed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
It Ought to Make Him.

Mrs. Styles understand you have
decided to get an automobile?
Mrs. Styles-Yes, that's right.
Il thought you didn't like automo-
biles?"
II don't"
"Why, then, are you getting one?"
"Well, you see, my husband is such
perfect creature, and an automobile
was the only thing 1 could think OF
that would make him lose his temper
occasionally"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Surely Something Wrong.

did you get anything unusual out
of that prima donna?" asked the city
editor.
AN extraordinary person" said the
reporter. "She declared that her rival,
Nine. Topknote, in Boheme' last night,
is the best Mimi she has ever heard
sing the role, and that the tenor in
tonights bin is a perfect gentleman"
Give us about column of that stuff
for the first page" advised the city ed
itor, land hang round back of the
scenes for the rest of the engagement.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

they are very fond
of. Of course. they
h a d w a t er to
drink from the
Queens F a i r Y
Spring, which they
say is the most
wonderful Water
in the world. 1t is
always cool and
fresh and there is
always plenty of
it for every little
Bird. They know,
too, that no mat
ter how much they
drink. there will
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Good Rule on Lies Journey.

Let every dawn of morning be to you
as the beginning of life, and every
setting sun be to you as its close; then
let every one of these short lives leave
some sure record Of some kindly
thing done for others, some goodly
strength or knowledge gained for your
selves.-John Ruskin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
The Backward Lover.

I'm a-thinking l shall list, and go
and help fight the enemy, Widow
Kelly" said young Regain, who was a
bashful sutton for the widows hand.
Faith then, it's poor soger you'll
make"
what do you meanT
"Oh, nothing. Only a man who
keeps on calling on wildly for years
without pluck enough to spake his
mind hasn't the maxim of soger in
him."-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Wise Little Dorothy.

my teacher says it is our con-
science that tells US when we do
wrong" said little Dorothy.
We'll. l don't care rejoined her
small brother, Just so it don't go and
blad what we do to mother"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
MAKE HAY WHILE SUN SHINES /
Cover for HaIf-BuiIt Stack May Save
1t From Being Soaked by Rain
Don't Pile High.

Cut the hay when the weather is set
tied and you will be certain to make
hay while the sun Shines"
The farmer who is too stingy to pur-
chase modern implements for putting
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
No objection,

Wife-"Do you object to my having
two hundred dollars month spending
money!" misunderstanding not, if
you find it anywhere. Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
p LUNCH BASKET
.s s.!,, ','' a: on: That is Apt
:, BECOME u"

10 pS
..,son means the picnic mic
ho. as;ns sr' ps:mttttng, . and t6g
i sastaii picnic BreP DoataG lunch h
ksrsParsa l.o d. picnickers, but there re
con+ .aors Disappointing 5 than nna- to
= be lanJ" and messy" WITH a
rssn to preparation. no hoT ga1T
red mol If II putting things up tina that
. r,5s them FL in apDeltai nan6 fG5%i
s'tl I.s5s BY lining pasty pan! pans
4 be paus s. and then filling them
Z pie cruz latter and baking them.
D 'a l,5,,b less apt TO crush in the
b. ore nl'" the ordinary little cup
S's ID G1 children love them.
' l.ot t', cake may he baked ed in -, a
r' ioal EoT If this is done 90
1lsI f. from rom the box. Just ..i ice III 1t
Z hse j 44 -. ord Il will ar
9', .sEes are easily packed. A
, d s.. Sna' filing can be carried , or 3r
d ' canned chicken if there IS
q @ = heat it. The puffs flied
w. -. will ri he great favorites'
i' 5, wa caa Il be made Of cold water
' :. Of [' hot. Simply measure the .s
''l a. =, esrthen dish, pour over II
ll !, ~ r,-er. cover, and let stand
GU ,,r. One never gets the slight
. u a,- taste in tea made this way.
' ,,.sl, 'i mice mixed with the sugar
is M need of taking dishes
zee p 70 be washed and carried
..,o With paper napkins ana
boves. one can imprOvise a
, n,5 ricaic table with strong en-
.a,le5 for cups; or there can
/ u f,on a store, for q very small
- rackage Of paper or hper
i. rns. napkins and spoons that
{. .t-or1 away when they have
!, ,..d. They are lighter and less
to carry than the home table
~, rood plan. especially if there
arf-sn in the party to take in the
% -rr "frst-aid" package, con-
|-.,,s ro.i Of bandage, some absorb
-~--on, strip Of adhesive plaster
T. a. srrTeptic ointment and any
.r.fa fr,t-aid necessity. Though
-,r not seem q festive prepara-
his often very welcome as minor
.i.-ts really not more than mis-
! have way Of happening at pic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

When boiled and unboiled eggs get
Iaixed, spin them and the boiled ones
will spin around quite fast, while
those which have not beea cooked
will hardly spin around once.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Lots OF Difference.

Get a spoon, Freddie. Mother has
something for you"
"a big spoon or little spoony
"What difference does it maker"
Makes heap of difference. Is it
medicine you got or ice cream?''
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

Blink-He thinks ceramics is focl-
ish hobbJ.
Blank-Yet I've seen him deep in his
cups many and many time.-Town
Topics.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Where Wireworms Thrive.

Wireworms injure corn and potatoes
most, but feed freely on wheat and
oats. They thrive best in sod ground
and may be controlled by crop rota-
ton, fall blowing and good cultivation.
So may the grubworms.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Flies Retard Calf Growth

Do not put the calves in pasture
to be tormented with flies. The young
calf's skin is thin and the attacks of
flies will retard the growth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
gLOY GOOD SCRUB-CL0THS
= E,,rory to Use Discarded Rags
v the Purpose, for a Great
Variety of Reasons.

ME We all wish to be as ecOnOm-
e possible. we sometimes follow
,a1ony that doesn't pay, in trying
~ Cd thrpadbare rags as scrub
dqa1irg cloths. The discarded
-at with its many holes is not
rg the right substance with which
EDect good, firm cleaning. Such
b hn apart easily, become unSani-
b and require much labor to keep
Cool Scrub-cloths are now
alJ manufactured out Of closely
u twill crash or fiber. They come
,sEar sizes, the 24-inch square be-
gtmi very convenient for ordinary
l5.lg Other knitted or woven
lbs can be bought for a few cents
udous other cleaning purposes.
. IS windows, pot-wiping, sink
llg etc. They have body, are
3 and require far less to keep
s besides giving better service
he ordinary rag.-MOdern Pris-
IL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

A team of mules is a good property
on any farm, as they are always ready
for heavy and rough work. and are
less liable to injury than horses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Water Affects Eco Yield.

One single day of drinking poor wa
ter, or having no water at all, will
make itself felt for several days after
ward in the number Of eggs laid.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
keen calves Comfortable

Young calves should have clean,
roomy box stalls. They should be fed
regularly, and be kept comfortable
and happy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Invitation to Cholera.
keen un MiIk YieId-

Filthy hog quarters are standing
invitation to hog cholera.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Don't Poison Baby.

ORTY mother thought her child must have
PAREOiC or iaudnum to make sleep These drugs viii produce
WHICH THERE WAKING. Many the children who
morphine of which product Druggists
children
without labelling them poison The definition of narcotic
medicine sUicb Sleep but hch poison
produces commissions and death The taste and
of Drops Cordial Soothing sup You should not permit
medicine children without physician know
of what it is composed CASTORIA DOES NOT
CONTAIN NARCOTICS if it bears the signature ~
of Chas II. Fletcher ~ <NYNz1&
Genuine Castoa always the signature Of e2X I<M
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
confine Sitting Hens.

IF several hens are set in one room
it is desirable to confne them in good
nests.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Place for currant Bush.

In setting out currant bushes one
should be careful to select place
where there is plenty of light and air.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Prof. in Mules.

There viii be a good profit for any
farmer who raises good mules for the
next few yesrs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
A Distinction.

A woman frequently knows what she
wants. but cannot make up her mind
what il is.-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
For the Just and the Unjust.

There must be some good in the
world-the lilacs return every year to
it.-Detroit Free Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
RED, ROUGH, SORE HANDS
May Be Soothed and Healed by Use
of Cuticura. Trial Free.

Nothing so soothing and healing for
red, rough and irritated hands as Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
Soak hands on retiring in hot Cuticura
soapsuds. Dry, and gently anoint hands
with Cuticura Ointment. A one-night
treatment works wonders.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere-Ady.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

Half the world doesn't stop to con-
slider that it is none of it's business
how the other half lives.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Most Mcney Erom lamb.

The lamb which goes to market ear
lest brings you the most money. as
rule.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

It's as risky to praise a woman's hus-
band to her face as it is to criticize
him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

There must be something wrong with
that opera company"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
Use for Small Eqqs.
Mules Good Property.

Small or dirty eggs should be used
at home.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15

The summer milk yield may be kept
up with silage and soilage.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-15
What Her Smile May Mean.

When a girl smiles at you she either
thinks you are funny or is looking for
a favor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-18

unanimously agreed that there ought
to be but one progressive republican
candidate in each state and that ef-
forts would be made to bring this
about.
1t was further stated in this tele-
gram that at this meeting LaFollette
was not present, but on his return to
Washington there would be another
conference for the purpose of ascer-
tanning what his personal attitude is
1t is expected that he will be back IN
Washington tomorrow. -rs ..a
The forenoon was largely devoted to
the discussion that was brought up
regarding this matter Of presidential
candidates, and after appointing two
committees the conference adjourned
until o'clock this afternoon, when 1t
was resumed.
One of the committees was named
to confer with Senator LaFollette by
wire and try to ascertain at once, his
feelings regarding a contest in North
Dakota. This committee was as fol-
lows: .1.-,
H. c.. Harty, Bottineau; Henry
Tucker, Stutsman; William LANCER, of
Morton county. -
The other committee was on resolu-
tiens and was as follows:
A. T. Cole. Cass; Dan Brennan,
Ramsey; Theo Koffel, Burleigh, r. A.
Nestos, Ward and A. T. Kraabel,
Trail. Ft
The names presented to the meeting
were LaFollette, Cummins and Esta-
brook The meeting was largely at
tended, there being delegates from all
parts of the state. SIS 49, -