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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
u. S. Birth Rate Falls In Year
American Babies Begin to Pay Price OF War
a. Undernouishment Increases

warstricken popuaon
birth are wont
ee
Josephine Baker
child of the New York city
nations physical well oeng
Doctor Baker says
down every
Thousands
New York city Hundreds
this the
all And our baby deah
decline
it S the
children consider
with the be-
In
the school children of this CITY, In 1915 per cent In
additional of
nouriShed These they
figures really referring the
difference between the nOush-
these children three For three have
health children
same"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15

and twenty-One is extraordinarily ac-
tive, impetuous and ardent. Adventure
appeals to him then as it never will
again. The call of the sea at eighteen
is well-nigh irresistible.
1t may not be romantic to- apply for
sea service at a drug store, but the
American boy finds it effective. In
very short time he finds himself on
the way to seaport-at the govern
ment'S expense-and once there an
hour is enough to change him to sea
clothes and to the outward semblance
of sailor.
The moral effect of this change is
greater even than the physical-for
the novice feels that he has entered a
new world in some magical way-as
indeed he has, when all is told.
Old Ways and New.
Of adventure the new-type Ameri-
can lad has plenty, from the moment
he puts on his uniform on the train
ing ship. 1t is not, however, the kind
of adventure that he has read about.
He does not wear the loose duck trOuS-
ers, and ''superabundance of checked
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Advertisement Writing of
1860 Had All Earmarks of
the Present-Da Boosting

One of those individuals who has
leisure enough to dig into the records
of days long past has unearthed what
is said to be the first advertisement
ever published of a preparation for
cleaning and preserving the teeth, OBJ
serves a writer in the New York Eve
ming World. 1t appeared 258 years ago,
and, though the language is bit in
volved, the writer needed no lessons
from modern publicity experts in
claiming virtues for his product. The
"ad'' was printed In the Mercurius Po-
liticus cf Leith, Scotland, in 1860, and
reads:
''Most Excellent and Approved Den
tifrices to scour and cleanse the
Teeth, making them white as Ivory,
preserves from Toothache; so that be-
ing constantly used, the parties using
it are never troubled with the Tooth
ache; it fastens the Teeth, sweetens
the Breath and preserves the Mouth
and Gums from Cankers and ImpOs-
thumes. Made by Robert Turner,
Gentleman; and the rights are only to
be had at Thomas Rocker, Stationer,
at the Holy Lamb at the East end of
st. Paul's church, near the School, in
sealed papers, at I'D the paper. The
reader is desired to beware Of counter
feitS."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Now is the Time to Start
Garden Operations for the
Successful 1919 Patches.

The home vegetable gardens have
been great success as food producers
the past season, despite the fact that
most people were late in starting. The
planting of a large number of gardens
will be even more essential next year
If we are to meet the food-production
requirements. Now is the time, adj
vises the United States department OF
agriculture, to start eour garden OPP
erations for next year by securing the
use of vacant lot, Of other land, hav-
ing it piowed or spaded and well fer
tilted this autumn so that it will be
in shape for planting as early in the
next spring as the weather will permit.
By getting possession Of the land now,
all clearing away of stones and other
refuse can be done before winter. If
the soil is of clay formation or has
sod upon it, it should be broken up
this autumn and allowed to lie exposed
TO freezing and thawing during the
winter months.
As rule manure can be more easily
obtained in the autumn than in the
spring, and there is no objection to ap-
plying the manure now and allowing it
TO lie upon the soil during the winter
months, working it into the soil when
fitting it for planting. If plenty of ma.
nure is obtainable a heavy dressing
should be turned under and then sec.
ond coating of fine manure applied to
the surface of the plowed or spaded
soil. If the land is broken up this au-
tUmn it will be much easier to get in
shape for planting, next spring. In
many sections onions, kale and spinach
can be planted this autumn. A garden
will help to feed the family. Make
start this fall.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
SPROUTED OATS
FOR POULTRY


Oats can be sprouted in shallow
wooden boxes, with sides, about three
to five inches deep, such as are used
by nurserymen for seedlings, the chief
factors for their growth being suffi-
cient but not too much moisture, to-
gether with light and warmth. In the
summer there is no difficulty about
the latter points, but in some sections
farther north in winter either a green
house, corner Of the kitchen, scullery,
or warm clubhouse are necessary for
obtaining sufficient heat for rapid
sprouting.
The oats should be spread thickly
over the bottom of the box, and at
first watered freely, so that they be-
come thoroughly soaked, and as
sprouting progresses see that just suf-
ficient moisture is supplied to keep
them growing, but not to rot the roots.
A little experience will soon tell the
amount of oats which will yield the
best results.
To keep up continuity of supply, a
fresh planting should be made about
every three days, and the sprouted
oats fed to the fowls when they are
from four to six inches high. A sod
of these cut out is rare treat to
poultry when other green food is
scarce. If preferred, the oats, before
spreading in the boxes, can be thor
oughly soaked in a tub of water, and
this, where they are kept within doors,
will do away with the attendant mess
of at first watering the boxes freely.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Japan's Substitute for Milk
Derived From the Sow Bean

In Japan there is said to be very
satisfactory substitute for milk, Just
as the nut margarines are substitute
for butter. Cows are very scarce in
Japan, and the people are using an ar
hf1cial milk derived from the soy bean.
The bean is first soaked and then
boiled until the liquid turns white,
when sugar and phosphate of potash
are added. The boiling is resumed un-
til the liquid has the appearance of
ordinary condensed milk. When wa
ter is added soy milk is hardly to be
distinguished from fresh cows milk.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
UNSEEN TRAVELLERS

/ met many travellers
Who the road had surely kept;
They saw not my fine jewellers
Those had crossed them while they
slept.
Some had heard their fair report,
In the country or the court.
Fleetest courtiers alive
Never yet could once arrive
AS they went or they returned.
At the house where these sojourned.
Sometimes their strong speed they slack
en-,
Though they are not overtaken;
In sleep their Jubilant troop is near
In tuneful voices overhear;
1t may be in the wood or waste
AS unaWares tits come and past.
Their near camp my spirit knows
By signs, gracious as rainbows.
I thenceforWard and long after
Listen to their harplike laughter,
And carry in my heart for days
Peace that hallows rudest ways.
Emerson.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
CONVERSATIONS

Bell metal is made of II parts Of
copper and % of tin.
Scotland's population is Is, All great
err than that of Ireland. She is also
nearly twice as rich.
To aid carver, a Denver man has
invented clamp which holds a roast
of meat firmly and permits it to be
turned over easily.
The gas meters of the houses in
New York city are now recorded by
cameras, which yield permanent rec
ord of each of the regular readings.
A person who renders a false or
fraudulent return with intent to evade
a proper payment of income tax incurs
liability to a 100 per cent increase of
the tax and to fine and Imprisonment
besides.
Ladies' silk dresses sometimes con-
tain tin TO make them rustic, and only
the microscope can detect it," said j.
e. Barnard at the British scientific
products exhibition, Kings college,
Strand, London, recently.
The largest thermometer in the
world, 20 feet high, with figures big
enough to be read at 100 feet distance,
was made in Rochester for a Boston
druggist. The glass tube was IS feet
long. The instrument registered from
80 degrees below to 115 degrees above.
OF the 81 states in which the amount
of compensation is based upon wages
Puerto Rico alone provides 75 per
cent, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New
York and Ohio provide sc % per cent,
California, Illinois, Kentucky and Wis
consin 60 per cent, Hawaii, Kansas,
Minnesota and Texas 60 per cent.
Idaho, Indiana and Utah 50 per cent.
while p states, or 81 per cent, provide
only 90 per cent.
! OF the men now sitting in the Unit
ed States senate 20 have served as
governors of their respective states.
An incubator invented by a Partisan
not only matches chickens, but protects
them from microbes until they reach a
certain age.
The design of an eagle was at one
time considered for the national flag
of the United States, but the sugges-
ton was abandoned.
A large Philadelphia theater, it is
said, is TO be the first one in the world
to be operated without footlights. All
the stage Nominations will come from
electric lamps above.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
N1A. nle4~sao
2,4O5 Incorporated Cities
and Towns in United States

Rv the last census there were in the
United States 2,405 Incorporated cities
and towns, of which LIB had p0pu-
lation of between $500 and 5000 each;
500 had between 5000 and 10000 each;
900 had between 10000 and 23,OcO
each: 12O had between $4,000 and &C.
600 each; 50 had between $4,000 and
100000 each; and 80 had more than
100000 each. The inhabitants of these
2.4O5 Incorporated cities and towEs
constituted 3S per cent of the entire
nonulation of the United States, while
the village and farm population were
81 per cent.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
What to Do With Popcorn

What to 20 With Popcorn.
Well-salted and buttered popcorn is
so universally liked that no one needs
to be urged to eat it. However, it is
well to eat it Oftener as a food and
not as a light refreshment. A bowl
of good milk, with plenty of nicely
popped kernels of corn floating around
it. is a Sunday evening lunch of the
choicest kind. There are countless
ways of using popped corned besides
the common ways that everybody en-
joys. Here are few not so common:
Popcorn Pudding.
Put two cupfuls of freshly poppes
corn through the food chopper, Hdd
two and half cupfuls of 1n1k, three
well-beaten eggs, half & teaspoonful
of salt, half a cupful of sugar, one and
q half teaspOonfuls of sweet fat. Mix
well and pour into a well-greased pud-
ding dish set in pan of hot water,
and bake until the custard is set. Re-
move from the oven, cover with a me-
ringue, which may be made by reserv
ing one of the whites of the eggs
sprinkle with popcorn and lightly
brown in the oven.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15

Shirt and a 'lOw-crowned, well-var-
nished hat, with half fathom of black
ribbon hanging over the left eye," de-
scribed by Dana in 1.-TWO Years Before
the Mast" His uniform is of blue.
somewhat different from that used in
the navy, and fully as natty.
His quarters on the training ship are
neat, and he has comfortable bed,
with spring, mattress and blanket, in
a stateroom with one other apprentice.
or in a row of pipe berths.
Contrast this with the bed of Dana
on the Brig Pilgrim, bound around
Cape Horn in 1884,.
"The steerage in which I lived was
filled with coils of rigging, spare sails
and ships stores, which had not been
slowed away. Moreover, there had
been no berths for us (the boys) TO
sleep on. The sea, too, had risen,
the vessel was rolling heavily, and ev-
erything was pitched about in grand
confusion. My hat boots, mattress and
blankets had all fetched away and
gone over to leeward and were jammed
and broken under the boxes and coils
of rigging. To crown ALL we were al
lowed no light to find anything with,
and was just beginning to feel strong
symptoms of seasickness. l lay down
on the sails. 1 shortly heard the rain
drops falling on the deck thick ana
fast-the loud and repeated orders OF
the mate, trampling of feet, creaklng
of blocks, and all the accompaniment
of the approaching storm. In a Few
minutes the slide of the hatch was
thrown back, and the cry All hands
ahoy! Tumble up here and take in
sail = saluted our ears"
Seasick and miserable, the boy was
sent aloft, where he clay out" on the
ward and held on with all his strength,
making wild vOmits into the black
night"
Modern Type of Sailor Lad.
The sailor lad of today is not only
new type, but he works under new
conditions. He is not thrown abruptly
and unframed into a rough crew and
expected to hold his own with sea-
SOned sailors. he is HfSl lTalHeu AoA
his new job, just as soldiers are train
ed in camp.
In his case the training is done on
ship-a big training ship operated by
the shipping board. Here the inexpe-
rienced boy taking his first steps as
sailor is given careful instruction I'M
der a system that has been SCIENTIFIC
ally devised to make him efficient In
his new calling.
Six weeks of intensive schooling .
hours a day. is enough to give the new
STYLE sailor lad pretty broad ground
work for his future knowledge as
seaman.
IT also serves to give him his "sea
lees'-an important item-for. the
training ship makes cruises in the Al
lantic or Pacific as the case may De-
and the boy gets enough rocking In
the cradle of the deep to cure him OF
seasickness before he is asked to take
an offshore voyage as a sure-enough
sailor on a merchant steamer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Sayings of Sages.

All earthly joys go less to the
one joy of doing kindnesses.-
George Herbert.
Take short views, hope for
the best, and trust in God
Sydney Smith.
All thy virtue dictates, dare
to do.-Mason.
Conviction, were it never so
excellent, is worthless till it con-
verts itself into conduct.-Car-
lyle.
Many of our cares are but a
morbid way of looking at our
privileges.-H. w. Beecher. >,
You must not too hastily con-
clude that prosperity is felicity.
Dickens.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Popcorn Balls.

Mix two and half cupfuls of mo-
lasses with half cupful of brown
sugar, one tablespoonful of butter
substitute and tablespoonful of vim
egar. Boil together until it hardens in
cold water. Have ready five quarts
of popped corn, free from the hard
kernels. Pour this mixture over the
corn and mix we'll. Dip the hands into
cold water and press the corn into
balls.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Increase in Population.

During the last ten years, the popu-
lation of the United States has in
creased IS per cent, while the herds of
cattle that supply our beef have de-
creased 20 per cent. This is one of
the reasons, it is said, why meat is SO
scarce. Argentina is, today, the most
important beef-proGucing country in
the world. Il produces over half Of
the beef supply.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15

~ ing felt by the youth OF TIE
country. as it was in the adj
TenturOus days OF the square riggers'
from the forties to the sixties.
The United States shipping boarS
which has in hand the work of man
ming the new merchant marine-the
bridge of ships with which the At
iantic has been reduced to the size OF
an inland lake-repOrts that more than
$50 young Americans are now coming
forward every day in the month to
serve on American merchant steam
ers-a greater number of lads signed
on in day than sailed out of Ameri-
can ports in a month in the good ola
days" of tall spars and hemp rigging.
History is thus repeating itself, with
interest, and also with some import
ant differences.
In the old days the adventurous boy
who went to sea took up life of hard
ship and privations. The social line
was sharply drawn for him, for he was
either "a common sailor" aspiring to
Nothing higher than life in the fore
castle, or he was "gentleman's son.
perhaps the owners, sent on voyage
to gain experience which should serve
TO introduce him to life in a sea mer-
chants counting room, perhaps his
fathers.
Today such social distinction does
not exist. Rich and poor, rough and
gentle, the worker and the college stu
dent, are among the youths whom the
new era in American shipping has
brought forward to serve on American
vessels. One aspiration moves them
ALTO serve their country in one OF
its most vital activities in the greatest
of all wars for human liberty.
Back of that purpose is the main
spring of natural inclination toward
the seas as q sphere of action, an in
clination that is expected to lead thou
sands of these volunteers to remain
permanently in the merchant marine,
many of them as officers, after peace
returns. to carry the alag ahead of that
of other nations in race for the
worlds trade.
Romantic Appeal Strong at 10.
The return of American boys to the
sea in large numbers, while due pri-
marily to war conditions, is made pos
sible only by q recent ruling of the
shipping board reducing the minimum
age at which men are accepted for the
merchant service from twenty-one to
eighteen years.
This ruling has acted as a marvellous
stimulant TO recruiting for the mer-
chant marine-for in these days men
are recruited for this service all over
the country. the shipping board having
5000 stations. in drug stores, in the
various states. where the sea-goer may
''put his fist to an application for
service.
1t has been found that the Ameri
can youth of today between eighteen
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
RetrouSSe.

She-You needn't make fun OF my
nose: | didn't choose it.
uar Rrother-That's right, sis; it
turned up unasked.-Boston Evening
Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Hasty.

Helen Brown, age six, of North Indi-
annapolis, has brother Don, younger
than herself, who is blamed by Helen
for almost everything that happens.
one day last week Helen and Don
went TO their, grandmother's home in
the country for short visit. Shortly
after they arrived she went into the
kitchen and noticed soft-shelled egg
ON the table. Grandmother" she
said .sWhat did you let Don let that
rooster lay that egg for before he got
Il finished?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Time-Savinu.

Dorcas-Won't your meeting be very
take part in the debate?
Mrs. Dorcas-Why, no, dear. Wen
all speak at once
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Popcorn Fruit Cookies.

Mix one cupful each of ground
popped corn, sugar and chopped figs,
oae-half cupful each of shortening and
milk and a beaten egg. Gradually add
one cupful each of wheat flour and
cornmeal, which have been sifted
with one teaspoonful of salt and one
half teaspoonful of nutmeg, with four
teaspoonfuls of baking powder. ROLL
cut and bake in a moderate oven.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Grocery Gossip.

"There's some
talk about a fish
trust"
"YOu mean the
critters won't bite
for private par
ties any more?"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
FALL SMILES
Even the Erudite.

"What are you grinning at?'
perhaps l should not grin. but that
college professor has never been con-
siderate of my feelings"
'Well?"
$50 L can't suppress a smile as I
watch him struggle with his question
naire."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
No Excuses.

"What excuses do you make 10 your
wife when you stay out at night.
81 don't make any excuses, repileu
Mr.. Meekton. 81 simply sit up ana
wait till Henrietta gets home from the
meeting she has been addressing"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Seems Queer.

"See the chestnut burs. You'd think
the chestnuts would be safe in those
sealed packages"
"Well?" "a
"Yet later on we get lot of wormy
ones. They don't begin to comply
with the pure food laws
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Lucky Birds.

The feathers with which birds are
covered are said to combine the high
est degree of warmth with the least
weight.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Maple Popcorn Squares,

Boil together two pounds of brown
sugar, or maple, with pint of milk
and one-fourth of a teaspo6nful of
cream of tartar. When the sirup
makes a soft Da1l when dropped in
cold water add two tablespoonfuls of
butter substitute and either maple or
vanilla flavoring; set the pan in dish
of cold water and beat until cool.
Then pour into creased pans, sprinkle
thickly with popcorn and cut into
squares when cold. Wrap each square
in waxed paper. A square of choco-
late may be added to the sugar, max
ing chocolate squares.
Popcorn mixed with ground nuts,
figs and raisins or dates, all put
through the meat grinder makes
most tasty CONNECTION which will keep
some time.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Keeps Looking,

"That fellow must have thirst for
knowledge"
"What makes you think 500"
"opens every dictionary he comes
across"
II understand he found a So bill i'm
one once.'
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15

prevention of waste is the greatest aid
to food conservation
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
Didn't Do So Badly.

He-Have you
ever loved and
lost?
She-Oh, no !:
the jury awarded
me $1,000 DAM
ages.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-11-15
CAE NIEN-S7.ZE c2EkG Il

r. HE American boy again goes
to sea on merchant voyages
I to distant ports. The old ro-
I nance and glamOr of sea-
q ports and vessels is again be-
2 ing felt by the youth of the
country. as it was in the adj
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-06-14
THINGS WORTH KNOWING,

The Dropping of Stitches is the
principal cause Of ruin to silk stock
ings. To prevent this, put stockings
In your sewing machine and stitch
twice around, \about four inches
from top. Put under the goods a
strip of paper to prevent shirring.
Stove Blackening and PoIisheF-
Mix two pounds Of black lead, four
parts Of copperas and two parts of
bone black with water. so as to form
a creamy paste. This is an excellent
polish, as the copperas produces a
Jet black enamel, causing the black
lead to adhere to the iron.
There Is No Cooking Odor even
when cooking cabbage or onions il
the oven is used for odor goes UP
the chimney via the stovepipe.
Have the oven hot, pour boiling
water over the vegetables or meat
lin a stewpan), cover and put in the
oven. By using the oven rack one
is enabled to, cook four or five ar
ttcles at one time, making it Just as
economical as cooking on top Of
stove, for no more gas is consumed.
Vegetable soup is very delicious
cooked in the oven.
Keep "a Dishpan /of Clean Hot
Water on the corner Of, the stove.
Drop all dishes in as fast as they
are dirty and see how easily they