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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

Canteen coat for war workers. 1t
was created by Fifth avenue design
err and is made of dark blue cloth
with wide Iap-oVer in front that allows
the use of bloomers instead of skirt
beneath it, if desired. The red cross is
made of cloth and placed on square
of horizon blue. The cap is of the ma
teriaI.
compliance with that request that
created the narrow silhouette and the
short, scant skirt which came out in
French models last autumn.
At any rate, the request for the
gowns that are made of less than Az
yards Of wool has been met in Paris
by an almost total elimination of
wool in the new spring models.
Nine. Paquin, who is the head
of the association of designers over
there, says that America need have
nothing to fear in regard to extrava-
gance with material in the new
clothes.
The silhouette is to be as slim as it
was in the directoire. Every materi-
al that can possibly be woven will
be used as a substitute for wool.
Irvine will be used for embroidery
whenever available, instead of
worsted.
Therefore, with the joining of hands
across the sea and no drastic excuse
for using wool, it is possible to pre-
dict that the early season will be filed
with gowns and suits of tussah, silk,
crepe de chine and artificial silk jersey.
What Men Can Do.
We women can wear thin materials
In spring and summer, but men can't.
or won't. Enormous quantities of
worsteds are consumed for their suits
throughout the year.
The army OvercoatS which were
supplied by the thousands and took
up great mass of wool, were the
first to come under the ban of ex-
travagance as soon as the soldiers in
France found that they were too long
for the mud of Flanders and Picardy.
Other bits of extravaganza which
are unnecessary are included in a
long list published by the manufac-
turers of mems clothing. A reduction
in yardage will result if these certain
features are eliminated
From this list it would appear that
the manufacturers of mems costumes
have really gone into the 'conserva-
ton with determination. 1t is quite
astonishing how many small things
they have found that can be elimi-
mated without detriment to the ap-
pearance or serviceability of the gar
ment.
Their list is a lesson in thrift.
Think CT taking flaps from the p0ck-
cts of vests, piping from seams, col
lars from vests, outside cash pockets
from coats, tunnel loops from trousers
finding that the conservation of mate
rial in these small features is enough
to outfit great number of soldiers.
1t is a relief to have the burden of
extravaganza in clothes put over on
the men. Women's shoulders have
borne it for two centuries.
Now, let the men do the work of
economy. Let every woman have her
answer ready when she is accused of
extravaganza and waste in the chang
ing of fashions and the buying of new
clothes.
Season of CIinging Clothes:
Of one thing we are all certain !:
that our clothes will cling to the fig
ure. OF another thing we are not
quite certain: that the silhouette will
hn ,-trni-hA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
CONGESTION Of Sea Water

1t may interest US TO know of what
old ocean is composed. Sea water, In
addition TO chloride of sodium, or COM
mon salt, contains sulphate of potas-
stun, sulphate of magnesium, traces
of bromine. iodine and various other
salts. These minerals have an appre-
cable influence on the temperature of
sea water, which is usually higher
than that OF fresh. For the heat of
the solar rays is felt not merely on the
surface but, because of the admixture
of salts. penetrates the mass of water
to greater depth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Deepest lake in America

A lake known as the Great Sunken
lake, is reported to be the deepest lake
in this country, and perhaps in the
whole world. Located in the valley
of the Cascade mountains, about 70
miles north Of Jacksonville, Ore, this
lake, which is about 10 miles long and
four miles wide, is so Geep that its
depth cannot be measured It is stu
ated so far below the crest of the
mountains that winds cannot reach II,
and its surface is like sheet of glass
1t is sometimes called the lake of mys-
terry"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

True to its policy. the house consid-
cred the subject of postal salaries
more important than the big meas
ures of finance war and commerce,
and in fact any other subject that mas
come up during the session. The in
terest manifested in one bill alone,
that increases the salaries of post Of
fee employees outside of the city or
Washington, aroused more intense in
terest than almost any other single bill
that has been before congress. 1t
certainly resulted in more lively de-
bates" scraps" they might be called,
as they often developed into wordy
contests between members on the floor
wherein each tried to bawl the other
out and the man With The loudest voice
had the advantage. At such times the
presiding officer would nearly split his
gavel trying to maintain order, but
without success
Perhaps the interest Of all the mem
bers of the house in the salary ques-
ton can be explained by the fact that
they know about salaries and wages,
formed about high finance and similar
subjects. The real explanation, how
ever, is that nearly every member has
a Constituent who is more or less in
terested in the question of salaries of
government employees.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
The Size of 1t.

Kaiser-What is that racket in the
street under my imperial window?
Attendant - Please, your majesty,
the police have arrested a Pole for
fighting, and a Russian who is too
drunk to walk.
Kaiser-See that both are locked up
securely in the station house, and
then run and tell my secretary l want
him to dictate a telegram TO linden
burg congratulating him on another
glorious victory.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Eliminating Poison Ivv.

The cheapest and most effective
method of eliminating poison ivy. ac-
cording TO experts of the United States
department of agriculture, is the SIM
pie one of roofing up the plants and de
stroying them. II the poison ivy is in
large fields il may be necessary TO
pillow and cultivate the land. Ivy on
large trees. stone walls and buildings
can be killed by arsenate of soda. at
the rate of two pounds to ten gallons
of water. Two or three applications
are sufficient.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Novel Uses for Paper,

Paper towels have already come into
rather common use. Some of them are
strong and of a texture suitable for
vigorous rubbing. The stuff they are
made of is sort of blotting paper
i. e., an unsiZed paper that is very alb
sOrbent of moisture. On the other
hand, a kind of waterproof paper
(known in the trade as parchment pa
PERI is finding extensive use in the
home for such purposes as dishrags.
shelf covers, and even as a substitute
for rubber sheeting in the sickroom.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
FIGURED Chiffon.

Frocks of figured chiffon are much
worn for afternoon and for informal
evening occasions. The material of
these frocks is so decorative that they
stand the simplest sort Of treatment,
and aside from a few gathel ings and
little shirring are practically I'M
adorned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Essential.

The novice was not enjoying his first
uip through the air, and his more
experienced companion regarded him
With much amusement.
Il say. Bill, what's on your mind?"
he demanded.
Il was just thinking about AbTa-
ham Lincoln" replied Bill thought
fully.
abraham Linc0lnY
Eyes. | was thinking how truth
fullyfully he spoke when he said
mans legs ought 70 be just long enough
TO reach the gTound."-Puck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Win the War by Preparing the Land
Sowing the Seed and Producing Bigger CrcDS

Win the War by Preparing the Land
Sowing the Seed and Producing Bigger Crops
Work in Effort the Soil of the United States and Canada
IN
FOR LIBERTY
The Food Controllers the United States and Canada asking for
greater food production Scarcely 100 00 900 bushels of avail
able be the allies before the harvest Upon the
efforts of the United States and Canada the burden supply
Every Available TIahls Acre Must Contributes Every AvaahIs
Farmer and Farm Hand Must Assist
Western Canada be seeded
United allies seed
ing operation
Canadas Wheat Production Last Year 22 900 Bushe the
Demand From Canada Alone for 1913 400 600 600 Bushels
this she She has the land
The Government of the United
effectively help do farm work this the land the United
developed first of also help Canada When
Cnadas fields after supplied
WI direct him there
Employment where
combined interests
Canadas toc
5000 month and board and lodging
who to wl
comfortable
boundary t. destination and
and where employment be had
.. 0. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN; MADISON WISCONSIN
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

The thirst for luxury and amuse-
ment which is said to be one of the
predominant traits of the American
people is one that could very we'll be
suppressed to a greater extent during
the war than it has been so far, if we
are to believe a great many students
of public affairs. Senator Thomas of
Colorado voiced the feelings of good
Nv number of his colleagues when he
condemned the "tea fights" cabarets,
hotel orchestras and 'funkeys," the
glitter of Broadway, and all the other.
devices of the devil which were per-
missable in peace time. "Over us all"
asserted Thomas, stalks the specter
of possible defeat. May it never come;
if il does it will be due to our indiffer-
ence to our duty and our failure to
meet a world crisis fraught with terri
BILE consequences to humanity and to
civilization"
The Colorado senator does not for
an instant believe in cutting out eV-
cry source of amusement, but he does
feel that the people should be ready
TO sacrifice in some measure now in
order to prevent far greater sacrifices
later.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Proof.

So you think art can improve on
nature?" Certainly. If not, why the
Easter eggT"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

ANY man who goes to law may be
sure that his lawyer win get justice.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
GREGORY ADVISED
To CRUSH SPYING
ATTORNEY GENERAL INFORMED
PEOPLE ARE READY TO RE-
WYE LYNCH LAW.
ARE TIRED OF DIsL0YALTY
Explosions" in Senate Probably Are
Due to Nervous Condition of Sena-
tors, as Well as to Politics, and
More May Be Expected.
BY ARTHUR w. DUNN,

Washington. = Attorney General
Gregory has been advised by his fell
low cabinet officers TO enforce the es-
pionage law with great deal of vigOr,
ana to leave nothing undone to stop
German propaganda, to secure Ger
man spies, and to squelch disloyalty
wherever found He has been told
that unless the government takes Wig
orous action to prosecute lis enemies
within its borders, there will be
reign of lynch law, and that German
sympathizers will be found adjoining
. lamp posts or suspended from the
limbs of trees
Men who circulate among the peo-
pie, and particularly = large number
OF officials who come in contact with
people from all over the country and
have sources of information from all
sections, say that the people of this
country are very much disturbed on
account of the signs of disloyalty
which are constantly cropping out in
different places. More particularly
was this brought out on account of
the success which the Germans
achieved in the great offensive on the
western front. True Americans were
sincerely depressed at that time, and
it made them boil with anger to see
or hear expressions of exultation on
the part of people who have been
sheltered under the Stars and Stripes
for many years. whether they be
American citizens or aliens.
1t is believed that the department
of justice has instructed it's agents
In 81! parts of the country to use the
utmost vigilance in suppressing dis
loyalty to this country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

It's the bill for wOman's stunning
Easter gown that shocks her husband.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

Strength is largely a matter of
discovering allies"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

You never know what you can do
until you try to undo what you have
done.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

One good way to derive an income
from literature-sell boks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

The intellectual type OF beauty Is
heard but not seen.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
Season of CIinging Clothes:

Of one thing we are all certain:
that our clothes will cling to the fig
ure. OF another thing we are not
quite certain: that the silhouette will
be straight.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

1t is quite likely that many things
will be done on account of the war,
and among them we may finally reach
point where price fixing will be
adopted. Notwithstanding the dec
lamations against it that have been
heard in both houses of congress, and
the assertion that we have passed no
law authorizing anybody to fix prices
of commodities, 1t is a fact that there
has been a great deal of price fixing
on many of the important articles OF
commerce in this country. And what
is more, there will be a general price
fixing if the so-called "profiteers" con-
tinue to abuse the patience of the gov
eminent by charging exorbitant prices
for the necessaries of life.
There are q great many things which
the war may do before it is ended, and
this much may be set down as certain:
Whatever is necessary to win the war,
that will be done, whether it is fix
ing prices of commodities, fixing wages
of labor, or doing anything else that
is required to make a success of the
greatest undertaking of all time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23
All Knitting.

All Knitting.
Jane-Do you knit?
Susie-No.
Jane-Get busy, kid; even bones
knit.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

Every person ana every orpaniza
ton, in fact. the whole pe0Dln iudg-
ing from what has been said and
written on the subject, are in favor
of having congress make provision for
utilizing the immense wafer noyver
in this country which is now going
to waste. BY petitions, memorials
votes of organizations and other ac-
tivitieS, congress is besieged to make
provision for Harvesting the millions
in water power that now run wild"
For many years propositions have
been pending in congress to carry ont
this very idea, the utilization of the
water power of the country for manu-
featuring, making electric light, and
using it for whatever is necessary.
Sometimes the senate passes q bin
and sometimes the house passes a
bill for utilizing water power. The
two bills are never alike; in fact, the
differences between the senate and
house on this subject have been so pro-
nounced that it has been impossible to
enact legislation of any kind.
Recently the administration has
taken hold of the subject and a bill
has been prepared by three different de-
partments interested. the war depart
ment, the interior department, and the
agricultural department The house
has gone to the extent of creating a
water power committee, made ND of
men from three different committees. of
the house, who are supposed to be in
control of various phases of water
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

The United States senate has way
all its own and no other legislative
body or business organization proceeds
in q like manner or under similar
rules. The senate will start in earn
estly on one subject and debate it for
little while in the morning. Then it
will shift to another and there will be
talk on that. Perhaps a very impor-
tant bill will be brought up. Dozens
of senators will descant upon its i'm
pOrtance, and after that bill has been
under vigorous discussion, oftentimes
with important amendments suggest
ed it will be laid aside and another
measure taken up.
Sometimes senators complain of this
method of doing business and the in
congruities of such methods of legiS-
latiOn are pointed out. "Why not
take I'D a measure and finish it and
then 90 on to something else?" they
often ask. Probably from. the time the
senate has been in existence, certainly
for at least so years according to men
who have been around the body that
long, the senate has been proceeding
very much along the lines that are
now in vogue and the answer to all
the "why" questions has been the same
as it is now; that is, such questions
are never answered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

After man has been in the senate
for a term or two, he generally mas
developed into an incurable optimist
or an incurable cynic--or often
mixture of the two. There is no place
like the senate chamber for breeding
sarcasm, and not day goes by with
out some ironic references having been
made Senator Gore of Oklahoma re-
marked recently that an appropriation
of 100000 for the eradication of
certain potato disease, which had been
included in former agricultural bills
was not a part of the 1888 bill as
the disease had finally been stamped
out.
"Ah! :" interjected Senator Gallinger
THAT is one of the most remarkable
things that has ever been brought to
my attention-that an approximation
disappeared from the bill the succeed
ing year."
Il mention it" replied Gore. "as a
novelty without precedent and proba-
ably without parable! in the future"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

In times such as. these there are
bound to be explosions. Several weeks
ago everything was running along
smoothly, and then there was the
Chamberlain explosion, which result
ed in several days of ardent debate of
more or less partisan nature. Then
the country settled down and Wash
ington seemed to be very quiet, when
all at once the senate blew up with
bang. Senator Lodge lifted the lid
and other senators followed in severe
criticism of the failure to properly
put the army in fighting trim and fur
nish it with all the implements that
it needed
No doubt the last explosion was due
to the nervous condition of senators
who were just then feeling very ap-
prehensive on account of the great
German drive. Probably there will be
similar explosions as the war pro-
crosses, for it is not in the order of
things for everybody to be satisfied
with the conduct of the war.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

The Logic OF 1t.
at is odd that gOSsips are so often
given as authorities"
mot at all, for what they say goes"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-04-23

Vindictive.
Friend-What would you like best
to plant this year?
Farmer-My summer visitors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-30
EIPaso Girls Go To Columbus To
Be Guests OF The Officers There

also attended the lectures and nov
ing pictures that are a part Of the
daily program The exhibit is the
largest of any IN the country main
tanned by a commercial organization
Before returning home. Mrs Jones
expects to visit several OF the many
places OF interest in southern CALI
fornia-
Z. " Johnson. Of this city. has
bought a confectionery at Colum bus.
y n. and Will leave 10 take charge
OF his new business Monday. His
daughter. Miss Anita Johnson. who
has for some time been telephone op-
orator in the Sheldon hotel. viii give
up her position and 20 with the other
members OF the family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haymon krupp- with
their daughter. Miss Birdie, and son.
Bernard. viii leave Sunday for the
east Miss Birdie will enter upon her
second years work at wellesley, and
Bernard Will attend the University or
Pennsylvania Miss Paula krupp Is
continuing her work al the Fl Paso
School for Girls.
Mrs. c ". Groom and son, Edward,
are planning a month in Mineral
Wells, to leave the first Of the week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-30
WOMEN ENJOY CARD PARTY AND ASSIST THE MEN
OF NEW INFANTRY COMPANY, RAISING 4 NICE SUM
FOR THE COMPANY AND HAVING 4 GOOD TIME


To ASSIST in Quitting men Of IN
1 new FL Paso infantry compan.
was the motif that prompted Thurs
DAY afternoons card party at tn
University club. The group Of inter
ested women Melted for their efforts
about $50, in addition to bringing to.
Eether a most attractive assemblagt
Of unmarrieds and matrons for one Of
the pretdest happenings on the weeks
entire calendar.
Mrs v. E Raggio and Mrs II
Everett Long. assisted by Mrs Victor
7. Roberts. AIRS Harry Plat. Mrs. W
a. Z. Woods and Miss Sylvia Rivers
managed the card party. bridge ane
800" furnishing ample diversion, and
prizes were won by Miss Katherine
Earle. Mrs. c. c. Gibson. Miss Mary
Goggin. Mrs. George O'Rear, Miss
Mary Waldington. Mrs. Howard Deadly
Mrs Frank Lynch. Mrs. J. II. Brom-
berg and one or two others.
The tables we're scattered about the
spacious clubroom, with flags the sole
decoration
board extended the courtesy OF the
club and assisted in every possible
way TO make the hOspitable wheels
rum in the same smooth way
The following played in their re-
spective groups
Sadie Ruth Aldridge and Nellie Nae
Bowen.
Mrs. Harris Walthall. Mrs. C z.
Kelly, Mrs. James 3Iagoffin and Mrs.
Paul Ginther. hostess
Miss Mary Giuther entertained Miss
Mary MaEOffin, Miss Marian Calnan
and Miss katherine Earle
One Dutch treat table was sur
rounded by Mrs. T. A. Hughes. Mrs.
p z. French, 1lrs. J. W. 3. Robin
son ard Mrs J. B. DuBose-
Mrs. Earl Fletcher entertained Mrs.
Frank Lynch. Mrs. Harry J. Pons-
ford and Mrs Arthur Hewitt
Mrs William Caples invited Mrs
G. B. Calnan. Miss Anne Calnan and
Mrs H F. Cantreu entertained Mrs
r. c. Walshe. Mrs O.. ". Groom and
Mrs J. T. Mcdonald
AIRS. l. J. Locke had for guests
Miss Sybfl Shedd. Miss Winifred Shell
ION and Miss Elsinor Shelton.
Mrs H B. Whitaker's guests were
Mrs. 2 F. Sells. Mrs T. B. Holt and
Mrs Russell
Miss Villas Simmons. with Miss Jean
zlchrist. Miss Gladys Booth and Miss
Maurine Garrett. formed one attrac-
Mrs. D. c. Booth entertained Mrs.
J. ]. Ely. 1lrs- W p IcKenna and
Mrs. ". H Boomer.
Mrs. Frank Lyons had Mrs. W J.
Moran. AIRS. VIII Hawkins and Miss
VIDA Putnam.
With Miss Elizabeth Hawkins we're
Miss Grace Hawkins. Miss Anne Ma
coffin and Miss Mary GogEin.
Mrs. c. c. Covington, Mrs. Paul
Iisso. Mrs A. T. Frazer and Mrs n
P. Carlock PLAYED together.
Mrs. z Misbrun had at her table
Mrs. s. II. Oppenheimer. Mrs. A. S
Jacobs and Mrs Ed Sanders
Mrs. Y. p Andreas had for guests I
Mrs- A. Fullsn- Mrs. J. NJ Lewis and
8frs. Ben Lewis.
AIRS. c. s. Nasits had at her table
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-30

camp community service, a splendid
entertainment was given at Camp
Pershing. Thursday night-one in the
series OF Y. NJ c. A. programs pre-
scented in their buildings at the va
rfous camps. Madame May Loeser. who
arranged IT, presided at the piano for
the accomplishments Miss Augusta
Fahrenkamp was first to appear, Civ
ing a piano solo: the IS. $. club" OF
girls-Misses Margaret Hines. Ber-
nice stiles, Ina Palmateer. Olive Rus
sell. Nina Locke, Lois Shaw. Ruth
Davis. LaVon Sorrells and Frances
Lockett-sang; Miss Margaret Irby
gave vocal selections; Mrs. Robert
Cage. dressed as Folly in red satin,
and wearing a mask, gave a clown
dance that was much aDplauded. and
varied her talents by reciting. as all
encore, Miss Nina Locke gave a saxa-
phone solo. followed by a toe dance;
vocal selections by little Reva Reyes
won an ovation; Miss Kathleen Prin-
daville Of Memphis gave readings: vo-
cal selections by Miss Palmateer aug
mented the evenings entertainment.
as did the fancy toe dancing by Miss
CleOra Humphreys, and Miss Lois
Shaw's songs. The men IN khaki
Joined with the IS. s" girls in en-
semble singing. as a finale.