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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Early California History.

The first white men to visit San
Francisco bay were of the expedition
Of Portola, Spanish adventurer who
became the first governor of Califor-
MIA. Portola himself was not a mem
Der of the party which, 148 years ago,
gazed upon the site of San Francisco
and Oakland. The honor Of discovery
belongs to Father Juan Crespi and Ser
geant Ortega. Casper de Portola, cap
tain Of dragons and governor Of the
CALIFORNIA;" probably never saw the
bay, but his name is perpetuated as
the discoverer by the annual Portola
festivals in San Francisco. Sir Fran
els Drake came near discovering the
bay in 1878, when he landed at a
point 30 miles to the northwest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
stucco for Renovatinu House.

Many men will "spruce up the old
place" when they will not tear down
and rebuild. Sometimes it is senti-
ment, sometimes economy. Renova-
ton can do lot more than improve
the looks of the house. Remodeling
walls e-resistant-lowering insur-
ance premiums and increasing safety.
1t makes the home easier to heat in
winter, cooler in summer, and often
lowers the cost Of repairing or repaint-
ing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Don't RetraY Confidence.

"Now you mustn't repeat this, for
promised not to tell anybody" When
a girl prefaces breach Of confidence
in this fashion, she will not deceive
herself into thinking that she has
made things all right, not ut least II
She stops to think, says writer. For
10 pass secret on to one, Is as much
violation as TO tell all, and moreover
If she herself Is so little bound by a
pledge, why should she expect another
TO abide by II, If you are given to be-
traylng condolences, do not pretend
that you make It all right by assuming
that your confdante Is more honor
able than yop are.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Notes From baskerville.

A grand mask ball will be held at
the Baskerville hall, on Sunday, Jan.
9Th, Good music will be In attend
anee and refreshments served. Come
one and all for jolly good time is as
sured 70 all.
Mrs Anton YJura Is confined to her
bed with rheumatism. Mrs. Al. Syed.
ia Ii caring for her as she il entirely
helpless.
All the local business places In this
community were ordered TO close 10th
saloons and stores on Mondays and the
order will continue for the next nine
Mondays.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Rainbow Never Shows Complete Circle

rainbow never shows a complete
circle, but at the most only a semi
circle, unless the observer happens TO
be at great elevation, as in balloon,
when more than half circle can be
seen, but never an entire one. Halos
and rainbows also differ in the size
of the circles or semlclrcles that they
exhibit. The radius of a hglo Is about
% degrees and that Of rainbow
about AZ degrees. Other arches and
circles are sometimes seen outside OF
both the rainbow and the halo, but the
radli given are for the principal, or
primary. phenomenon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
HhLF-S0LED HER SAVING BANK
Shoemaker Finds Eight Hundred Dol.
lars and Gems In Woman's Shoe
Gets Small Reward.

Business was good with Engle the
shoemaker. Many persons had brought
many shoes to his shop to be repaired
and his cash drawer was full of strange
silver, says the Arizona Republican.
Came d boy early one morning bear.
ing pair Of woman's shoes to be half.
soled. The boy departed.
Shortly afterward Engle picked up
the wOman's shoes. From the toe of
one shoe fell a purse, fat and tightly
closed. Before the shoemaker had re-
covered from his establishment another
purse fell from the toe Of the other
shoe. Two purses, both fat.
Engle opened the first fat purse
There was $500 in bills.
Then Engle turned to the second
purse. From that one came flashing
diamonds, necklaces, rings and ear
drops. More than $500 worth.
The shoemaker gathered up the bills
and the diamonds and put them safely
away and turned to his work. Count
ing the bills or admlring the diamonds
wouldn't make money for Engle.
Then frantic woman burst into the
shoemaker's shop. No need for Engle
to inquire what she wanted or why
she was frantic. The shoemaker knew.
The shoes belonged to her and so did
the bills and diamonds and other
gems. She had taken her safety de-
post vault to the shoe shop.
Almost In Mysteries the woman re-
covered her money and jewelry, more
than $500 in all. She cIasped the two
purses to her and Immediately great
relief spread over her. Placing so cents
in the hands of Engle the shoemaker
the woman left the shop. Engle turned
10 his shoe repairing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24

Californians are not denied the win
ter sports of tobogganlng, skl-running,
slclghing and skating, but in order to
enjoy them they are obliged to ascend
into the Sierra Neyadus, mile above
the coast and the central valleys.
There, amidst the fragrant pine for
ests Of the highlands, they enter into
keen out-of-doors recreation with all
the zest of people who see snow usu-
ally from distance. The winter
sports season mt Truckee, near the
summit of the Sierra has become well
established as an annual event.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Notes From WhiteIaW.

Friends In the city of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richaad, Christian Siebert, Whitelaw,
will tender congratulations to the
couple upon the birth of u pound
baby girl, at their home whose name
is Veriena Mae Juliana
Mrs. Sebert was formerly Miss AIDE
line Preston of Franklin and well
known here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
AN ENJOYABLE LECTURE.

Fred Atwood, known as the "blind
optimist" gave lecture Sunday even
ing under the auspices of the Knights
of Pythias which those who attended
said was well worth the attendance.
Mr.. Atwood is the husband of Mabel,
daughter OF Herschel Smalley former
ly of this city and is d national lecturer
for the Pythians.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Experimentinu.

On entering Milllken's room one day
his friend, Pingley, found him thump-
ing the piano with all his might and
drawing the most discordant noise
from the instrument. "What In the
name of all that is good are you play
ing?' asked Pingley. Il am trying to
play that score Of Wagner's," replied
Mllliken. But the score Is upside
down." said Pingley. "That's true"
said Millilien. 81 had 1t the other way
up at first, but couldn't make head or
tail of 1t, so | thought might succeed
in this wayp
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Clvlnu and Receiving.

You cannot give anything TO anyone,
yon cannot give 70 any cause. From
all this seeming giving you only take
from experience the blessing Of self
expression. You give only TO your
self and I'm ministering you minister
only 10 yourself. The man who takes
from you must In turn give before he
actually receives. Exchange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Habits.

1t Is astonlshingly easier TO get into
bad habit than to get out of 1t. 1t is
like the difference between sliding
down a mountain slope and climbing
up 1t. Therefore, when you find an
undesirable habit growing on you,
climb back, before you have gone down
too far.-Exehange.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24

Italian steam and street railroads
are experimenting with a concrete tie
that rocks slightly, affording uniform
elasticity and a more perfect align
ment of track than wooden ties.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Disposinu of Trouble.

A good way to borrow trouble Is to
go to your nelghbor who is in a peck
Of 1t and relieve him Of us much as
you can, and then throw It away.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
But NOT Cutie.

Father, what is a glutton" "a
glutton ia a grown man who can eat
almost as much as small boy."-Life.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-01-24
Just THAR Nav

some men," said Uncle Eben, us so
good natured dat dey kin impose on
most anybody"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Cold weather is coming on apace, and it is bound to bring wrinkles in it's wake unless we bestir ourselves and take particular pains to see that it does not
 The cold lands to dry tiir natural oil that is so necessary to feeding the tis- sues, and the problem that will soon confront us will be how to keep our skins in excellent condition by sup plying the element that is lacking without overnourishing the pores.
 The best tune for us to inspect our cemplexiops and to discover in just what state they really ar3 is the strong light of early morning.
 We can dacide whether the. skin is in healthy or unhealthy state by taking fold of the flesh between the thumb and forefinger.
 When the skin resumes a smooth surface as soon ss it is released it is firm and elastic and just as it should be, But wh2n it takes several sec opds before t becomes fla: again it is decidedly out of condition.
 This would seem to indicate that 8 tissue builder is imperative, and a cream which contains oil should be applied.
 Many invalids find the weight of the bed clothes almost unbe9rabie. An easy rest for them can be made from barrel hoops Take two, cut off about a third of the circumference and fast en them together at the nniGdIe of the top by means of one of the slaves. This frame should be wrapped with old muslin to prevent any spiinters from annoying the patient. It then may be placed over the sufferer and the clothes drawn up over it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
NEEpLEWoRk NOTES.

When thin along the edges re-en- force with band of shrunken outing fannel. AS soon as a breaH comes in the bound edges turn a hem and but tonhole it down with coarse yarn. Now that economy of wool is necessary it will be wise to care well for the pian- kets of all weights.
 |, When your table linen wears out this is a good method of making q new cloth out of the old one. Buy four yards of torchon insertion, cut in half, cut four squares from the best part of the cloth and sew to the in- sertion, using the outside edges Tor the center of the tablecloth with the in- sertion to cross in the center. Hem the edges or finish it all with a lace edge to match. If you have a cloth that is fairly good in the center. but worn along the edge, cut it round and finish with lace edge. Worn places in napkins can be treated in the same manner and will often last for a long time.
 The old fashioned braided s- cro- cheted rugs our grandmothers loved to make in their leisure moments are now much used in all well furnished bungalows as well as in the most pre- tentious houses. They also make de ughlLul noof coverings TOT apartment bedrooms. A Woman who has had foresight enough to keep a rag bag will find it a veritable treasure troYe Any material can be used to make one of these rugs, from heavy wooden to the fiimsiest of cotton or silk fabrics O4d silks make beautiful rugs. Pieces of woolen dresses. old stockings ana winter underfianneis are useful in pro- ducing strong mats. Heavy rugs car be braided from bits of old trousers coats, vests or blankets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
STORIES OF THE WAR
German Defense Systems. (By The Associated Press.) )

Events of the past three months, in- volving the ebb of the German tide of invasion in France and Belgium, have emphasized the importance of the Ger man defensive systems which have been prepared by the foe for just the emergency which now confronts him. The allied world now is studying the war maps to determine how far the present German retirement may be eX- pected to continue and what the en- tente armies may expect when they reach the front where the Germans will stand at bay.
 The German defensive lines resemble a tree with three main branches. The trunk of this tree has it's root at the Swiss frontier and continues north to Metz, where it divides into two branches. The westerly branch runs north to the Mouse river, where it separates, one limb" crossing the Mouse and running westward, after which it sweeps to the north in a long curve. The other follows the Mouse down to Namur, whence, it runs to Brussels and Antwerp and thence to the Dutch frontier
 The branch that crosses the Mouse is the first that must be broken by the allies. In fact, recent British and Belgian victories in Belgian Flanders seem 10, have rendered large part of this line uptenable as a permanent defensive position.
 This line crosses the Mouse at Dun. goes through the Argonne forest and then follows the Aisne river as far as Rethel, where it turns north and passes near Guise and Solesmes. It continues northWard past Valenciennes and reaches the Scheldt at Condo. Ii runs along the Scheldt past Tournai and Ghent, where it turns to the east ward and reaches Antwerp. This is the 'Hunding line"
 The second line, known as the Line of the Mouse" is established on the east bank of the Mouse river north ward from Dun. It passes Sedan an6 Mezieres and enters Belgium just tC the southwest of Dinant. At Namul it leaves the river and runs to Brus- sels, continuing on to Antwerp, where it joins the "Hunding line" and con- tinues on to the Dutch frontier.
 The third line is the original defense zone along the German frontier SoutT of Metz. it is centered around the B permanent forts about Strassburg. runs over the high and precipitou. hills on the Vosges mountains and i; ] several miles deep.
 At Metz the Germans have con. structed 2S great forts which are sC 1 located as to command all approache! | and, at the same time, capable of con centrating their fire on any one for which happens to be entered by th, allies
 Northwest of Metz is the great iro1 field of Briey. The importance of thi i iron deposit has compelled the Ger
 mans to convert the whole countr, there into a veritable fortress. Thi | line runs along the boundary betweei ] France and Germany. bending to tn northeast until it reaches the LuXem | burg line.
 If this belt should be pierced, thu
 Germans may fall back to the Saar
 bruecken, and Kaiserslautern regions
 which are interspersed by rivers ant
 high wooded hills, which lend them
 selves admirably to defensive opera tions.
 East of Luxembourg, it is reported
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
FOR

l, THE HOUSEWIFE
 Cold tea leaves bound cn burn with soft rag will give immediate relief
 Should knob come off the lid of kettle screw should be slipped through the hole, with the head to the inside of the lid and a cork screwed on the pFotruding end.
 If you harpen to run out, of shoe polish a few drops of lemon juice rubbed briskiy on to black or brown leather will give it brilliant polish,
 Clean seiied light cloth garments by rubbing them with hot salt. After wards brush we'll with q clean brush and damp and press if necessary.
 If you want a jelly to set quickly dissolve the gelatin in emall amount of hot water and then add cold, water to make up the amount.
 When baking bread always warm the basins and -four. The bread will be much lighter.
 To remove paint from clothing, sat urate' the, spots two or tsHee times with equal parts of ammonia and turpentine and then wash out in soap suds.
 For setting a rat trap use bread soaked in linseed oil
 If new tinwars is rubbed with fresh lard and thoroughly heated in the oven before it is used it will never rust afterward, no matter how fre- quently it is put in water.
 When putting away preserves set each jar in the center of a paper nap kin, then twist the corners of the napkin very tightly, which will keef them free from dust
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
rHE AusrRlAN AaMIsTicE.

Right in keeping with what has been expected in view of the trend Of events is the announcement that an armistiee has been signed with Aus tria which will go into effect Monday that all fighting will cease at that time between the allied forces and the armies of the dual monarchy.
 Austria thus appears to be in a way to secure what it has been calling for in greater or less degree for period of many months for there is every reason to believe in view of the course which has been followed in the case of other enemy nations that the &C., ton taken virtually amounts to sur render. It would indeed be great surprise if 1t should prove that the terms were anything differAns.
 The effect of the allied drive on the western front has been felt in Aus tria no less seriously than in Ger many. Following the throwing back of the Austro- -Hungarians in the at tempt to advance beyond the Piave it became evident that the Italian front had been so strengthened that the  central powers could expect little suc- cess in that direction. The reverse of the Teutonic drive increased the discoura cement at time when inter nal conditions were steadily getting worse. To have Bulgaria forced out of the war at such a time was more than the war leaders of Emperor Charles country could hope 10 over come and the armistice means that the overrunning of Austria by the all lied forces has been prevented. Aus tria is not going to be overlooked when it comes to dictating the peace terms, for it must pay the penalty for it's work, but it materially weakens the fight which the Germans can henceforth put up. as is evidenced by he fact that they are already forti- eying their Bavarian front. But what is still more important it makes it evident that Germany must come, at no distant date. to the terms which the allied governments will decide, or have decided to exact. The action of Aus tria serves to advance the day of PPacP
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
THE LOAN REsIIlrs

The fact that the fourth Liberty loan was the largest bond issue ever attempted did not stump the people of ;ae United States. They went at it with the same determination which lad been manifested in previous and smaller loans and fully conscious of he fact that it was vital to the coun- iry's part in the war that it should be secured. They recognized the sacri- fec that was being made on the fir ing line. understanding at the same time that it was incumbent upcn those who remained at home to do their ut most. and they have made a response which not only elaies .he nation but which is bound 10 be one of the most encouraging messages which could be sent to the boys lover there"
 it will show them that the people back al home are eager to give them every possible support and nothing in dicates this like the loosening Of the purse strings. The raising of six bIl- lion dollars within a period Of three weeks is no easy task but the way in which 2l 900 ,60e people responded in- dieates anew what the financial re- sources of the United States are and what sort Of a response can pe ex- pected in an emergency.
 To have raised the desired sum ard gone slightly over the top would have been an accomplishment to brag about but there can be no restraint to the enthusiasm which must be felt over the fact that nearly 'four- Iifths of another billion has been subscribed. It shows what can be done when all those who can put their shoulder to the wheel and 1t makes 1t plain that the country is thoroughly united in the support of the war. It will not of eoursAiazsroome- the necessity of an
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
THE BLACK SEA F.EEr.

The publication of the terms under which Turkey has surrendered shows that that, country has thrown itself at the feet of the entente nations, that it has broken loose from the cen tral powers and that henceforth the allies will be able 10 make use of its railroads and the straits leading 10 the Black sea for the purpose of giv- ing much needed aid to Rumaqia and Russia
 While Turkey has not been OF very much assistance to Germany for some lime it has nevertheless kept a con- siderable allied force both on land and sea from engaging in activities in other fields. It is to be expected now that these armies will be moved as rapidly as possible to other points, except for such portions of them as will hc needed in that coEH,-y 70 in sure proper compliance with the terms af surrender and the protection of the population. But while the movement of the armies may be slow it can be expected thai there will be rather ropid movements by the allied fleet which has been gathered at the Dar- danelles for the elimination Of the German vessels in the Back sea Although Germany had threatened to Lombard C0nstsntinople if Turkey attempted 10 surrender there was lit tie reason for taking it seriously for while it would have been cowardly trick. knowing the conditions in Tur- key as Germany certainly diG. il could not have been overlooked that tt was within the power of the Turks to let the allied fleet through the Darda- nelles and the Bosphorus for the thwarting of this very action. It might have been in keeping with the German policy of destruction but it would have accomplished nothing and even now the surrendering of that Black sea fleet even as the Austrian
 feet has been turned over is within the bounds of possibility for it must
 De recognized that with superior op-
 position ready to annihilate it there is no chance
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04

 fortified and would be capable of a protrac cted defense. This line of re- sistance begins at Lafr and rurs down the Rhine through Offenburg, K&statt. where American prisoners of war are ruartered; Karlsruhe Mannheim, parmstadt, Wiesbaden, Bendorf, Kaik, Densburg and Wesel.
 In their retirement from their pres ent positions the Germans will be able to shorten their lines materially and thus increase the number of men available for resistance along i':eir new front. The Funding line is about seventy miles shorter than the fin~ denhurg system, which is now 5ut q memory The line of the Meuse would shorten the front by twenty miles more, while the Germans. if they should retire to their own frontier; wouId be able still to shorten their front by thirty-f1v miles. /@
 This shortening Of the line will be
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Knitted wool dresses are trimmed with bands of silk jersey.
 Forty two inches is q favorite length for fall suit coats.
 Felvets are combined, oddly enough, with wool velour.
 The seni-collar is much seen on hlouses with panel fronts. Draped bodfces are best developed in soft eharmeuse.
 Set on sleeves for wraps retain the kinnono effect.
 Bead bags are pulled up with strings CT ribbons.
 Metal thread embroidery is smart On satin or velvet.
 Square collars edged with beads arc very attractive.
 Some of the newest nightsowns have pockets in them.
 Many gowns of black satin have col lars of pink satin
 The waistcoats of the new tailored suits are often of fur.
 A young girls suit of black vel- veteen looks well with gray georgette crepe collar and cuffs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04

the Germans have devoted a great deal of time and labor to the construction of permanent fortifica tions.
 The country along the Belgian frontier between Luxemburg and Hol- land is dominated by CoblenZ, which Marshal Foch considers the key to Germany. In this area is Bonn, fortress of the first class; Cologne, which is protected by broad belt of entrenchments, and a series of strong holds running along the western side of the Rhine until that river passes into Holland.
 Should the three lines mentioned be broken, or if the allies should break through between Metz and the Swiss frontier, the Germans would be com pelled to fall back into Germany proper or to the south, to cross the Rhine. This historic, river is really the western moat of the Teutonic castle.
 It's whole eastern bank is strongly
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
ONE PIECE DRESS.

As winter approaches, the one piece dress Of heavy. warm material in- creases in popularity. It may be GresSy enough even for afternoon wear end may be worn merely with fur scarf and huff, or on severely cold days a coat may be slipped on over t. One of the newest materials used in the development of these one piece dresses is checked velveteen It is shown in a wide range of colors anl color combinations and when properly tailored it makes a very smart frock.