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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
A Slight Reservation.

Miranda was an incurable Optimist
and the embodiment of kindness.
She would never admit that anything
was wrong with anyone, although
sometimes facts pushed her hard. Her
young mistress had many suitors, and
the latest recruit to the ranks could
boast as little in the way of good looks
as was humanely possible.
"Grand-looking chap, isn't he, Mi
randy" queried Miss Annette's mis-
chievous brother, when the guest had
departed.
Miranda teetered perilously between
truth and charity. Goose he was"
she answered presently, with dignity.
Handsome gintleman-han'so some GIN
tleman."
At that point honesty got the upper
hand. "'Cep't'n," she added consci-
entiously, SER his features"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
EuLL,eRowN WHITE GRUB. GREATLY ENLAReEDl

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
The destructive white grubs which
do their damage by feeding upon the
roots of grasses, corn, potatoes, straw
berries, and Seeding trees, especially
conifers, are the larvae of May beetles,
otherwise known as "June beetles" or
June bugs" Most of them live in
the ground for three seasons before
they change into beetles, becoming
larger as they mature. The following
methods of eradicating this pest in
each stage of its infestation have been
found effective:
When heavy flights of May beetles
are noticed, spray trees with an arsen-
ical, such as paris green or arsenate
of lead, to poison beetles feeding
thereon. Pillow grass and small-grain
land previous to October l to destroy
young grubs recently Matched from
eggs laid by May beetles.
When small grubs are abundant in
the fall, pasture hogs. Plow thorough
ly previous to October /. Seed such
land to small grain or clover for the
following year. Do not plant corn or
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Fault of the Liaht.

James had been playing late and
was just about to wash his hands, as
he was required to do before coming
to the table, when he saw his father
filling his plate and, as he was par
ticularly hungry, he looked at his
hands obviously and decided they
might pass muster; so he took his
place, determined to run the risk of
Punishment.
His sister Mary observed the omis-
sion almost at once and said: "Why,
James, look at your hands! They're
not clean"
"Oh, yes, they are, Mary" he replied.
He considered them moment. IF
lnev look dirty it's just the way the
light strikes them on this white table
cloth"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Jams are made of small fruits which
are not whole or firm enough to use
for preserves. No attempt is made
to retain the original shape of the
fruit, the finished product having a
uniform consistency. Marmalades have
more jellylike texture and thin slices
of the fruit appear suspended through
out the mixture. In fruit buffers and
pastes frequently less sugar is used
than in jams and the product is more
concentrated. Conserves may be made
of large or small fruits, cooked in
the same manner as jams. Sometimes
nuts are added.
In stirring jams use wooden spoon
or paddle, moving it across the CEN
ter of the vessel first one way and then
the opposite, and next around the pan,
gently moving the mixture from the
bottom of the pan, being careful not
to stir rapidly or beat. Cook the jam
to 105 degrees Centigrade or 221 de-
grees Fahrenheit, if a thermometer is
used.
If a cooking or chemical thermome-
ter is available more accurate results
can be obtained by its use. The prop
er condition of the cooked fruit can
be determined approximately, how
ever, without the use of such instru-
mentS. For determining when they
are finished most jams may be given
the same test as finished jelly; that
is, when a listle is held moment and
cooled in spoon, it will not pour from
the side Of the spoon, but will fall in
a sheet or flake. This is not true of
jams made of peaches, cherries, straw
berries, and other fruits not contain
ing pectin, the jellying principle. When
using such fruits, cook until the jam
is of the desired consistency.
Well-glazed Theoretically sealed
stoneware jars with capacity of eight
ounces and up, are suitable and at
tractive containers for packing jams,
marmaladeS, etc. Large-necked bot
ties, GLASSES, etc., also may be used
and sealed with cork, paraffin, etc.
Jams and marmaladeS may be pack
ed hot in sterilized jars, glasses or
large-necked bottles, and sealed imme-
diately. When packing for market,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
ORCHARD GRASS FOR CATTLE
Plant Is Vigorous, Easy TO Get Started
and Makes Good Pasture or Fair
Amount of Hay.

Orchard grass grows from three to
five feet high. 1t is vigorous, easy
to get started, and makes good pas
ture or a fair amount of leafy hay.
Most of the weight of the hay is from
the leaves near the ground If cut
early there is usually a fine after
math for pasture.
Orchard grass is richer than timo-
thy, but not as rich as bluegrass,
though it offsets this somewhat by
higher yields. 1t outlives timothy.
Animals do not like it as well for pas
ture as they do bluegrass or bronze
grass. For this reason it should not
be sown with either. or the stock will
Craze the other grass too closely and
neglect the orchard grass.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
STORE FRUIT JUICES
How to Prepare for the Future
Comfort of the Family.
ALL FRUITS CAN Be UTILIZED
Grape Juice--Sirup Made From Wind
fall Apples and Apple Cider
Here Is Fine Flavor
Ing Sirup.

Fro1a the United States Department of
Agriculture.)
Various fruit juices may be prepared
in the home and bottled for future use.
Practically any fruit may be used in
the first recipe following.
SteriIized Fruit Juices.-The fruit
juice may be pressed out of fruit by
means of a cider press, special fruit
press, or other improvised presses; then
heated in an acid-proof kettle up to
40 degrees Fahrenheit. The fruit juice
may then be poured into ordinary hot
jars, hot bottles, or tin cans, and ham
died by the same directions as those
for canning of fruit itself. If poured
into miscellaneous bottles, it is sug-
gested that the fruit juice be sterilized
as follows:
Make a cotton stopper and press
into the neck of the bottle and leave
during the sterilization period. Set
bottles in boiling hot water up to the
neck Of the bottle, sterilizing the fruit
juice for 80 minutes at a simmering
temperature (165 degrees Fahrenheit).
Remove the product, press cork in top
over cotton stopper Immediately. If the
cork fits well, no paraffin need be used.
If poor cork, it may be necessary to
dip the cork in melted solution of wax
or paraffin. Fruit juices and apple
cider when handled in this way will
not 'fatten in taste" and will keep
fresh for future use.
Grape Juice by Two-Day Method
For home use there are a large num-
Der of varieties of grapes which will
make pleasant and healthful drink.
No matter what the kind of grape,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

but to prevent slipping it may be neccS-
sary IN some cases to blast steps into
such surfaces before depositing en-
bankment material.
No matter how the grading Of an
earth road may be accomplished it
usually is economical to bring the road
surface to it's final shape by means Of
grading machine. In making exca-
vations it is not generally considered
practicable to form the crown and side
bitches with scrapers or hand tools
alone, and the cross section is, there
fore, frequently left approximately fat.
The grading machine is then used, IN
the manner already described, to pro-
duce the required cross section.
After the road las been finished with
the grading machine, it should be given
frequent attention until the embank-
ments have finished settling and the
surface has become thoroughly COM
pacted by the action of traffic. Usually
a period Of several months should
elapse after a road is graded before it
is considered complete, and such settle
ments and Irregularities as develop
during this period should be corrected
by the use of either grading machine
or road drag.
Construction Costs.
Aside from drainage structures, the
principal item of cost attached to the
construction of an earth road is for the
grading. The cost of grading varies
greatly, according to the condition of
the weather, the nature Of the material
to be excavated, the efficiency of labor,
teams and machinery, ETC., and seldom
great degree of accuracy. On this ac-
count average costs based on past ex-
perience may be very misleading when
applied to a particular project
The first step In estimating the cost
of grading a given road is to ascertain
the quantities Of work to be done. After
the quantities have been determined
the cost may be estimated in either of
two ways. First, the organization for
carrying on the work may be planned
in detail and the estimate arrived at
by considering the cost of maintaining
such an organization, together with the
rate at which it may reasonably be ex-
pected to accomplish the work. Sec
ond, the cost per cubic yard for exca-
walton and the cost per mile for
shaping the roadway may be estimated
at fiat rates. The first method is the
most accurate, though the latter is the
one employed most frequently.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

potatoes on such land the following
season. Allow chickens the run of
fields when plowed.
When small grubs are abundant in
the spring, seed such land to small
grain or clover. Do not plant corn or
wide-row crop in such land. Put corn,
potatoes, field beans, ETC., on ground
which has been Clearly cultivated the
preceding year. Pasture hogs on in
tested ground, and give chickens the
run of fields when blowing and cult
waiting.
When large grubs are abundant in
the fall or spring, pillow infested land
about October 1. Delay planting until
the fifteenth or twentieth of May, or
little later if practicable. Ground
containing large grubs In spring should
be plowed as soon after July Is as
practicable, as indicated below. Pas
ture hogs in infested fields wherever
practicable.
When beetles or pupae are in the
ground in summer, pillow thoroughly, so
as to break clods, any time after July
IS; the sooner after that date the
better. Pasture hogs In infested fields.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Narrow Escane.

Out Of breath. with the perspirat;on
running down his cheeks and putting
like a grampus, Sandy reached his
abode. He had run as he had never
done before.
Mas, his "auld freen," was aston
ished at Sandy's condition. What's
wrang, mon?" he inquired. you look
as If the very dell himself had been
running after you"
"Hoots," said Sandy, I've had a
narrow escape frae ruin"
you dinna sea So" said Mack.
"Yes," replied Sandy, wiping his
brow. "a wis standin' listening tae a
band playin', an all of sudden yin o.
the players came room wi his hat col
lectin'. Ma conscience, Mac, Ave had
tae rim like the mischief tae get DOT o.
his way"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Evolution.

can old bachelor, through no fault
of his, was looking at little baby,
and was expected to admire it, of
course.
"Well, Mr.. Blinkins." said the proud
young mother expectantly, sis it not
very lovely?"
"Yes-er-that is to Say-er-um-
about how old must baby be, Mr..
Tompklns, b, fore 1t begins to look
like a human being" Parsons
Weekly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
She Understood.

The teacher was giving a talk on
coins of the realm, and they had been
through the entire range from pennies
to double eagles. One little girl was
singularly inattentive. Her gaze was
fixed upon a playful sparrow on the
window sill, and she had no thought
for coins.
Suddenly the teacher placed half
dollar on the pupils desk and de-
manded: Whats thatw
Heads" came the instantaneous an
swer.-Harper's Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
TO CONSERVE SOIL MOISTURE
Ground Which Is Kept Loose on Top
VIII Evaporate Less Water Than
Soil That Is Packed.

It is a well-known fact that ground
which is kept loose on top viii evap-
orate much less water than a soil
which is packed on top. The moisture
which escapes into the air is abso-
hltely lost, so far as the plants grow
ing in that particular field are con-
cerned. and II ANYTHING can be done to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
LIoht. but conoeniaI Work.

81 don't see you on the messenger
force now, Billy" said the lad with
the envelope In his hand.
mo; I've got good job with dog
fancier," replied Billy. as he puffed a
cigarette.
with a dog fancierl What, do you
feed the dogsT"
mo. When lady comes In and buys
a pet dog, teaches 'er 'ow to whistle"
Stray Stories.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Alfalfa Characteristic.

One especially important character
istic of alfalfa is its long taproot sys-
tenn, which often extends several feet
into the soil. This enables the plant
to reach moisture and plant food In
the soil which cannot be secured by
the more shallow-rooted crops.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
"Filino" an Affidavit

During the hearing of a case in the
city court lot long ago a rasping voice
coming from an adjoining room dis
turbed the judge.
''Do you know what the noise is?"
asked the judge.
II think" said the attorney for the
defense, lit must be one of counsel for
the prosecution filing an affidavit"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Novel Garden Idea

Miniature gardens have been laid
out in Cincinnati skyscraper for the
purpose of teaching city folk how to
plant and cultivate vegetables. Here
In the midst Of offices, are neat little
garden plots placed on tables, novices
under the guidance of instructors learn
how to make foodstuffs grow.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
AVOID FEED WHILE MILKING
Operation Can Be Performed More
Comfortably If Cows Are Not
Trying to Devour Food.

Cows viii stand more quietly and
the milking can be done more COM
fortably if the cows are not trying to
eat while they are being MIXED. Feed
ing at milking time may also add dust
and other impurities TO the milk.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Experience.

"Just painted your house, Ell?
Why don't you put up a wet paint
sign?"
Il used to do that, but find that
people aren't nearly so apt to run their
hands over wet paint If they're not told
that 1t Is wet"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
FITTING Task.

This is a raw DEAL" remarked the
speeding motorist as he was conduct
ed to the inner circle Of the Inferno.
"Never mind" said the demon sooth-
ingly, who was escorting him. Wen
put you where you can soon be scorch-
ing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Silence Is Golden

Il say. old chap" said Smith to
Tomlins, whats that piece of string
round your finger for?"
THANK you for mentioning It," was
the reply. Il put 1t there as a re-
minder to ask you for that five dollars
I lent you a year ago."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
40 KIn6arnarten RnIe

He-I offer you my hearts first
fresh young affections.
She-George, / have often thought
I'd like to teach-but I have never
cared for kindergarten work.-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep 1t Clear by Daily Use OF
Cuticura-TriaI Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap fol
lowed by a gentle amounting with Cuti'
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
in most cases of eczemas, rashes and
itching of children and adults. Make
Cuticura your everyday toilet prepare
tons and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

There's one sure way of keeping out
of debt"
what is it?r
Quit wanting things you can't af-
ford"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Esvorite Earlv Garrett

Nantes carrot is a favorite early va
riety In some sections. Early Rubicon
is also favorite. Plant in success
sion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

sci until oil available juice Is secured.
Measure the juice and return it to the
preserving kettle, adding a measure of
sugar for each measure of juice. Stir
Until the sugar is dissolved. Let it
reach the boiling point. but it must not
boil or bubble. As soon as the boiling
point is reached pour the strip into
steriiized bottles or jars and seal them
while not.
Two to three tablespoonfuls of this
fiayoring strip added TO a glass of wa
ter or TO crushed ice is very refre; d.
Ing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

close to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. It
should not he allowed to go over this
point. 1t no thermometer is available, it
is best to heat the juice until it steams
and then to take it from the fire be-
fore it is allowed to boil. 1t should
then be poured into a glass or enam-
eled vessel and allowed TO settle for
"A hours, after which IL can be drained
from the sediment and run through
some form of cloth filter. The strained
juice is then put into clean bottles
and sterilized once more In a water
bath.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Retort vIoerous

Husband-This pie is stale. won't
eat 1t. 1t is yesterdays.
Wife-Yes, dear, and IL you don't eat
1t today 1t viii be tomorrow's.-Indian-
apolis News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
He Couldn't Understand

} He-I dreamed last night 1 caught a
man running away with you.
/ She-And what did you say to him?
He-I asked him what he was run.
ming for.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
ThouohtfuI Dad

Young Oficer-Well, good-by, dad.
I'll write you in day or two.
Father-But, my dear boy, you must
make that check last longer than that !
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Extent Of Sympathy.

"The young mans story was very
affecting one. Didn't he touch your
lie did-for FIVE dollars"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

Edith-Josephine sings lot when
Mr.. Spooner is calling on her.
Marie-Trying TO test his love, sup
V0sa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Undoubtedly.

Hes rich and yet he never spends
any more than he has to-"
That's probably the reason he's
rich.n
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
A Poser

Mature abhors a vacuum"
"Then why is the inside cs the pump
kin hollowf"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

Some men go abroad to complete
their education. Others marry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

Lieht-CoIored Juice. - After the
juice is pressed ont the subsequent
procedure depends upon whether a
white or a red product is desired. For
light-eolored juice, the crushed
grapes are PIT in a cloth sack and
twisted until the greater part of the
juice is extracted, one person holding
each end of the sack. The juice is
then put in some convenient form of
double boiler in which ii does not
come into direct contact with the fire,
but is surrounded by hot water, and
gradually heated to a temperature
Flavoring Sirup.-This strip, as its
name implies, is intended for Use as 3
fayoring ingredient in the making of
punch, sherbets, ices. etc. 1t is quite
different from the heavy concentrated
product previously described.
To make the fiavoring strip add 1
quart Of water 10 each gallon of crush
ed grapes and boil violently uRtil thor
oughly cOoked-that is, until easily
stirred anu of even conSiStency-th
berries being broken down. Then pour
this liquid into thick flannel jelly
bag and let II drip into porcelain YES
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eve Remedy

No snsrting 81 Eys Comfort. % cents as
Druggists or NAH Write for Free Bye Book
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO.. CHICAGO
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

An Insinuation.-
as Julia's color natural 2"
swell, you can hardly tell it from
the real thing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

| hold this moisture in the ground SO
that 1t may reach the roots OF the
growing crop, 1t is OF course the thing
TO strive for, and will prove a benefit
to the plant growing in the field.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

England employs $4,000 women
clerks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14
Her Wish

Her Wish.
81 wish you were like Mrs. Green's
husband"
"Why?"
He's so good to her. He buys her
everything l want"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-08-14

RroIl the United States Department of
pricI1Ifl1re
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-30
DANGERS OF A COLD
Warren People Will Do Well to Heed
Them.

Many bad cases of kidney trouble
result from cold or chill. Congested
kidneys fall behind in filtering the poi
son-laden blood, and backache, head
ache, dizziness and disordered kidney
action follow. Don't neglect cold
Use Doan's Kidney Pills at the first
sign of kidney trouble. Here is an ex-
perience told by resident Of this
locality.
Jacob Francis, 427 Central Ave-,
Crookston, Mimi, says: fused Doan's
Kidney Pills some years ago and they
took the pain out of my back in quick
time I had suffered from my back
for quite while and was so bad that
any jar or sudden move caused intense
pain through my kidneys. I nexer had
the least need of Doan's Kidney Pills
again until last fall, when I took cold
in my kidneys. I got box of Doan's
Kidney Pills right away and a few
doses stopped the pain. I think Doan's
Kidney Pills are the best kidney
remedy to be had and have recon-
mended them to many people,"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Francis had. Foster-M ilburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Z.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-30
SUCCESSFUL FEEDING.

National Crop improvement Service.l
1t is most significant and probably
the best argument for mixed feeds
when it is considered that a large
number of the most prominent and
skilled men in America have dis
carded their own mixed feeds and
rations because they have found a
satisfactory brand of feed which will
make as much milk at less cost and
no trouble and, above all, keeps cows
in perfect health.
Many agricultural schools and ex-
pertinent stations use and have used
them for the same reason.
You can verify this by writing to
any experiment station and they will
give you the names of mixed brands
which arc best adapted to your pur-
pose.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1917-05-30
SEED GRAIN FOR SALE.
FOR SALE Limited amount of
seed grain, oats and barley. Also
a few head Of horses.-Wm. F.
Head, Warren.
FARMER FEED EXPERTS.

National Crop improvement Service.l
farmer who has devoted his life
time to the study of feeding generally
has more success through his common
sense methods than any scientific
analysis can supply. If such a feeder
could have on hand all of the in
gradients (most by-products of cereal
manufacture), which according to the
market at the time would be more
economical, he could, through his ex-
perlence, be very successful in mix
Ing his feeds. But the difficulty with
the average man is to maintain an
economical ration from the products
of his own farm.
He may be an expert, if he chooses
to study out new ration every time
the market changes, but he generally
prefers to let someone who makes a
business of mixing feeds do it for him.
No doubt the majority of users of
mixed feeds begin to buy it because
OF shortage of forage and grain
crops on the farm.
If such man will keep books he
will find that as a usual thing the
use of mixed stock feed is mere mat
ter of arithmetic whether he could
buy the ingredients cheaper than he
could buy them in a so-called "bal-
anced" ration.