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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Once More She Was Very Pleasant.
them for the keeper taught them lots
of things in his elephant school and
Ted was going up to a higher class
every day.
THE elephant school is the school
the keeper started in which he taught
the elephants to do tricks, for it would
be of little use to the elephants if they
were taught to do sums and to write
and read. No one can quite think IF
an elephant sitting up with a pair of
glasses before his eyes and trying to
hold a book before him with the aid
of his, trunk.
Besides very few books would in
terest the elephants if they could read
except books on hay, and there aren't
many written on that subject.
$50 the elephants learn to do tricks,
and the keeper calls his time for show
ing them how to do the tricks his les
son time You know that in a circus
they have school for the different
kinds of animals and they have les
sons every morning. If they didn't do
their lessons well they wouldn't be able
to give such fine performances.
"Mr. and Mrs. Jock were looking
forward to the summer when they
would take real baths instead of the
Oil ones the keeper had given them
through the winter to keep their skin
from cracking'
zone of Jocks best tricks was the
way he could catch pennies which were
thrown to him. He put them in a lit
tie bank in his cage and every time he
did this he rang a bell which the keep
err gave him. And when he is given
peanuts he is very wise, for he takes
as many as he can get and holds them
in his trunk if he hasn't time to eat
them all.
"He had his toe nails cut the other
day, for when an elephant is in the
Jungle he keeps mis- nails in good con-
dition by going over rough ground.
They find plenty of oil in the marshes
for their skin, and they harden their
feet by rough stones, which the keeper
tries TO take the place of with sand
paper.
"When they drink they use their
mouths, which of course is what all
sensible folks and animals doLin fact
I believe everyone drinks that way.
But then. you see, elephants have long
trunks and we often wonder just how
they can manage.
''They throw their trunks over their
heads when they drink Of course
they get their food to their mouths by
the help of their trunks.
"And tomorrow, for a treat, we're
going to see Mr. and Mrs. Jock and
their two children in the zoo, so I've
told YOU lots of secrets about them"
And both Nick and Nancy screamed
With delight.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
DADDY EVENDl(
AKY TALL az
THE ELEPHANTS.
. MARY GpAHAMRQNNER

"Mr. Jock Elephant was a very
smart animal" commenced Daddy.
He had fine memory as most of
the Mr.. Elephants have and was real
ly good deal brighter than Mrs.
Jock Elephant.
''They had two fine children, one was
boy elephant named Ted and the
other a girl elephant, only two months
old, named Title.
"Now Mrs. Jock Elephant had been
very cross for a whole month after Til
lie had been born. She had been so
afraid something would happen to her
beautiful elephant baby that she was
angry with everyone else who spoke
to her and who took her attention
away from her baby.
'tMr. Jock Elephant remembered that
Mrs. Jock behaved the same way for
month after Ted had been born She
was so Jealous and so careful of her
babies; she loved them SO much that
no harm must come to them. And for
a whole month there was always dan
ger. After that they were stronger
and better able to look after them
selves.
Mrs Jock Elephants home was in
the zoo and the keeper took excellent
care of her and of her family. But
still she behaved just as she would
have acted if she had been out in the
jungles where she would have guarded
her baby so carefully The keeper
knew this and understood how she felt
so he was kinder to her than ever.
"But the time was past for Mrs.
Jock to be cross, and once more she
was very pleasant. They had a fine
meal one day of water and hay which
they like above everything else and to
show how much they appreciated it,
they began doing their tricks for the
keeper.
mot only did the keeper watch
them, but many children who were in
the elephant house and who saw that
the elephants were about to perform,
came over and watched them. Mr..
and Mrs. Jock Elephant had many fine
tricks. Ted had learned a number Of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
HARLEM OIL CAPSULES
If YOUR BACK ACHES

Don't ignore the little pains and
aches" especially backaches. They
may be little now but there is no tell
ing how soon dangerous or fatal dis
ease of which they are the forerun-
nerS may show itself. Go after the
cause of that backache at once, or you
may find yourself in the grip of an in
durable disease.
Do not delay minute. Go to your
druggist and insist on his supplying
you with a box of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. In "a hours
you will feel renewed health and vigor.
After you have cured yourself, con-
tinue to take one or two Capsules
each day so as to keep in first-class
condition. and ward off the danger of
future attacks. Money refunded if
they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL
brand, and thus be sure of getting the
genuine.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
THINKING MORE ABOUT DEATH
men Is Declared to Have Been
Extraordinary.

In England the effect of religious
thought of three years and half of
war has been extraordinary. The re-
vivsl of religious feyor, in many in
stances the direct result of personal
loss by death or fear of impending
loss, has reflected itself in English
literature.
The most astonishing of all recent
conversions is that of I'll. G. Wells,
hard-headed and yet tender-hearted
Socialist, who now writes of religion
as if it were a discovery of his own.
Another writer who has been led
by the war in faith in life beyond
the grave is Sir Oliver Lodge, whose
book, Raymond" dealing with the
communications said to have been re-
ceived from his son, is one of the
phenomena of present-day literature.
The war is making the world think
intently about death and what comes
after and, in consequence, is urging
them to establish a closer relation dur
ing life with the eternal.-EXchange
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
ON GIIARD

At this time of the year people feel
weak, tired, listless, their blood is thin,
they have lived indoors and perhaps
expended all their mental and bodily
energy and they want to know how to
renew their energy and stamina, over
come headaches and backaches, have
clear eyes, a smooth, rudy skin, and
feel the exhilaration of real good health
tingling thru their body. Good, pure,
rich, red blood is the best insurance
against ills of all kinds. Almost ali
diseases come from impure and iiupov-
erished blood. 1t is to be noticed in the
pale or pimply face, the tired, haggard
appearance or the listless manner.
Drink hot water a half hour before
meals, and for vegetable tonic there's
nothing better than DIR. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery, the old-fashioned
herbal remedy, which has had such
fire reputation for fifty years. 1t con-
tains no alcohol or narcotics. 1t Is
made from Golden Seal root, Blood
root, Oregon grape root, Queens root,
Black Cherry bark, extracted with gly-
cerine and made into tablets and liquid.
Tablets sixty cents, at most drug stores.
In order TO insure pure blood and to
build up the system try this tonic
known as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Get it nowl
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
an ATTACK OF GRIP
USUALLY LEAVES KIDNEYS
IN WEAKENED CONDITION

Doctors in all parts of the country have
been kept busy with the epidemic of grip
which has visited so many homes The
symptoms of grip this year are often very
distressing and leave the system in a run
down condition, particularly the kidneys
which seem to suffer most, as almost every
victim complains OF lame back and urin-
airy troubles which should not be neglect
ed, as these danger signals often lead to
dangerous kidney troubles. Druggists
report a large sale on Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root which so many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack of grip. Swamp Root,
being an herbal compound, has gentle
healing effect on the kidneys, which is al
most Immediately noticed in most cases
by those who try it. DR.. Kilner & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, offer to send sam
pie size bottle of Swamp-Root, on receipt
of ten cents, TO every sufferer who re-
quests it. a trial viii convince anyone
who may be in need of it. Regular medi-
UNI and large size bottles, for sale at
all druggists. Be sure to mention this
paper.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

well and feel fine in the morning and
able to do my work. gladly recon.
mend Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, to make weak nerves
strong. - Mrs. ALBERT Suite, 603
Olmstead St., Winona, MINI.
How often do we hear the expression
among women, al am so nervous, cam
not Sleep" or "it seems as though /
should fly" Such women should profit
by Mrs. Suites experience and give
this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia e. Pinkhsm's Vegetable COM
pound, a trial.
For forty years it has been overcom-
ing such serious conditions as displace-
ments, Inflammation, liberation, irreg-
ularities, periodic pains, backache, dir
ziness, and nervous prostration of
women, and is now considered the STAN
dard remedy for such ailments.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Do you feel tired and "worn-out?'r
Are you nervous and irritable? Don't
sleep well at night? Have dragged
out" unrested feeling when you get
up in the morning? Dizzy spells? Bill
i0us? Bad taste in the mouth, back
ache, pain or soreness in the loins,
and abdomen? Severe distress when
urinating, bloody, cloudy urine or sed-
iment? All these indicate gravel or
stone in the bladder, or that the poi
sonous microbes, which are always in
your system, have attacked your kid
news.
You should use GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem Oil Capsules Immediately.
The oil soaks gently into the walls
and lining of the kidneys, and the lit
tie poisonous animal germs, which are
causing the Inflammation, are imme-
diately attacked and chased out of
your system without inconvenience or
pain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
reading. Pa.

Lord Reading, the British ambassa
dor, is as young looking as he is tai
ented, and his youthful appearance
got him into an amusing adventure
last week.
He had lunched at a Washington
hotel and when his bill was brought,
he told the waiter he would have it
charged.
Endorse it, then, please" said the
waiter.
SO Lord Reading wrote Reading"
at the foot of the bill, and the waiter
snatched it up and hurried away.
He returned in a moment and said
c0ntemptuOuSly:
Here, young Teller, sign your name
to this. We don't care nOthin' about
where yer from"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
That Must Be 1t.

Henry's father was golf enthusi-
asst; therefore Henry knew all about
the game. One time ne was asked:
"Henry, why is it that men that
play golf always yell fore instead of
sook out or some such thing?"
Henry thought for second before
IN inspiration came from looking at
his young sister. who was diligently
getting her arithmetic.
''yOu see" he replied. 'ft takes TOO
long to ven 'toot-toet.. and that sounds
so much like two-two' that. they just
add them together and yell four
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Reasonable inquiry.

II should like a porterhouse steak
with mushrooms" said the stranger,
some delicately Drowned toast with
plenty of butter"
"'Scuse me, suh," interrupted the
waiter. rs you tryin' TO give an or
der or is you jes' reminiscin' bout old
times?'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Mistaken.

A Mississippi darkey was defended
in court ON one occasion by lawyer
who is now in congress. Having
cleared the negro of the charge
brought against him the attorney said /:
Tell me, Joe, did you really steal
that muleY'
well, sub, it was just like this, :"
said the darkey. 81 did think that 1
stole tLat mule, hut after what you
said to the jury know didn't"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
She Was Used to Il.

Mrs. Patrician remarked to the new
servant: Il suppose, Mary Ann, you
overheard my husband and me con-
versing rather earnestly this morn
ing"
Indeed, l did that, num-" replied
Mary Ann.
81 hope that you did not consider
that anything unusual was going on"
"Niver a bit. mum. I wanst had a
husband meself, mum, and nivet day
passed that the neighbors didn't be-
lieve that one or the other Nv US would
be kilt entoirely."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
LET HIS GERMAN BLOOD OUT
Patriotism Shown by WouId-Be Fight
er Surely Entitled Him to a
Place in the Ranks


er Surely Entitled Him to a
Place in the Ranks.
II thought 1 had a few drops of
German blood in my veins, so l
pricked my great toe and let them
flow out. Now I'm ready to take the
OATH"
So saying, William Strasburger, an
applicant for enlistment in the United
States marine corps at Newark, n.
j., removed his shoe and displayed to
the astonished gaze Of Sergt. Thomas
Green bandaged 'little pig that went
to market"
How do you know that the blood
you let out was German and not some
other kinda? asked Green.
II pricked at point furthest from
my heart" returned Strasburger, who
is American-born and pugnaciously
anti-Teutonic.
But Strasburger can't be a United
States marine. He lacked the weight
and height nee ssary.-New York
World.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
FRECKLES
Now Is the Tine TO Get Rid Of These Ugly Snot,

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, as Othine-double
Strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-double
strength--from your druggist, and apply little
of it night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the ignter ones have vanished en-
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
a beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength 0thine
this is sold under guarantee of money back
II 1t fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

If only we could dismiss from our
minds rms things that are of no con-
sequence, q good many of Us would
take new lease of life. If you viii
keep track for q day of the things that
worry and irritate you. you viii be
rather surprised to discover that most
of them are not worth a second
thought Stop worrying about the
things that are of no consequence, and
life will become comparatively cheer.
ful.-Girl's Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

"Helloi Is this Senator Blanks?"
"Yes. What do you want?'
81 want to be appointed Postmaster
of Breezeville."
'Who are you?"
II am the son of the present incum-
bent. Father is very i'll, and the doc
tor says that he cannot last another
day. AS no one else outside the family
is aware of the seriousness of his ILL
ness l thought l would call you up to
make sure that I was the first
"Pm sorry, but some one has antici-
pated you"
"Whati Who was it?''
"The doctor Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Up in the Air.

Corporal (name deleted b. censor) is
the champion optimist in the (deleted
by censor) regiment. On his first visit
to Paris an air raid was in progress,
and as he observed the Parisians, all
intent ON the taubes, he said to his
companion:
There's one fine thing about this
air stuff"
and that is-?"
at keeps you looking up"
"Reply deleted by censor)." Car
ICONS Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Mot Go Mare

The small boy sometimes sees
straight and sees far, says the Chris
tan Science Monitor John stood high
in his examination, but girl took the
highest mark. His father was indig-
nant.
John, 1 am surprised to find you
have allowed yourself to be beaten by
a mere girl"
Eyes, father" said John, unblush-
ingly, Il have; but 1 can tell you
something-girls are not so very mere
after ALL"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Wise Mabel.

Louise, nine years old, asked her
mother:
"Where is papa golng?"
ITO stag party" she replied.
what is a stag party mammal"
Sister Mabel, seven years old, who
had been listening, with dignified at
titude of superior wisdom answered
instantly: Its where they stagger
Didn't you knowT-Pittsburgh Sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Care for EARN TnnIs

Tools, saws, chiselS and the like
should also be oiled when not in use.
A bright saw will run much easier
than rusty one. A pair of sheep
shears put away in. the spring without
being oiled will be of little value when
next needed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

State of Ohio. City Of Toledo. Lucas
County-ss.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day of December,
(seaD A W. Gleason, Notary Public
HALLS CATARRI MEDICINE is TAX.
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Druggists. 75c. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Frank.

Newlywed-I met Bob SpiIkins to-
day and he said he envied me.
Wife-Bob SpiIkins! / told you to
cut Bob Spilkins.
Newlywed-I shall hereafter. He's
such a brainless donkey.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
ENCOURAGING.

There's a man outside who says
he's your tailor and wants to see you
about a bill"
"Tell him I've gone to attend the
funeral of a rich relative from whom
l expect to inherit a great deal of
money"
Have you lost relative, sir?"
mo; but that fellow has been here
so many times 1 feel I ought to say
something that will make him feel bet
ter. '-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

so pad J. cOulQ not
re It at mig h t.
would lie awake and
get so nervous /
would have to get
up and walk around
and in the morning
would be all tired
out. / read about
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We ge table Com
pound and thought
/ would try it. My
nervousness soon
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Don't Disturb Sow

The sow should not be disturbed
after narrowing. AT first she should
nave but little more than drink. A
thin slop of middlings and water ans
wt.vs the purpose.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

If there is low spot in tb9 pasture
start few shade and shelter trees by
sticking some cuttings into the ground
and fencing the spot.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Next to goats sheep are the greatest
scavengers of weeds and waste vege-
tation known to the American farmer.
OF 500 varieties of weeds and grass,
49, were eaten readily by sheep in a
test at the Minnesota station.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Indian Warriors.

A company of soldiers recruited from
the Mohawk tribe of Indians was sent
to England for training several weeks
ago and is now in action on the CONT
aent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Prevents Waste Of Corn

The silo prevents waste of corr
stalks. leaves and husks which con-
tain about two-ffths of the feeding
value of the corn plant.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
An Audacious Guest.

'"The lions never touched Daniel
when he was thrown into their den."
Maybe" ventured the painfully
precocious child, sit was meatless
day"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Reverse Effect

why are you always warning me
against loose methodist" Because
they generally end in tight places"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
RenIace Munh &C

Alfalfa, sweet clover and silage can
be made TO replace much grain and
effect a large saving In the cost of
producing meat and miIg.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Safe Place for Lantern.

A wire strung overhead makes a safe
and handy place to hang the lantern
in the barn. Use harness snap and
slide 1t along as needed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

spending an hour pricing furniture and
such things.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
His Species,

what a mean-looking fellow. 1 bet
he's a bird"
Yes. he's a stool pigeon"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Health may be wealth, but the pawn
eral.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
NOTHING Even Midway.

Jetter-"Hes away ahead of his
time with his ideas" Ketter-"Yes,
and away behind times with paying
his bills"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
oil Harness often

Harness should also be oiled often
enough not TO become stiff. 1t wears
much longer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

The wise man listens to the silent
man.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
snread Manure Otter

Spread manure often with a ma
chine made for the purpose. It saves
labor and increases crop yields.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Kicking a man after he is down is
one way of making him get up-but it
isn't always safe to do it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
WOMAN'S NERVES
MADE STRONG
BY Lydia E. Piakham's
Vegetable Compound.

Winona, MINI. -" suffered for more
than year from nervousness, and was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

After acquiring a European reputa-
ton an actor seeks an American sal
airy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Too many people have this rule of
conduct: ''Work not lest We be
worked
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Keen Weeds out

Keep your land busy growing crops
so weeds cannot pre-empt 1t.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Self-denial is also one of the attri-
huteS of patriotism.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Alias Stacker.

UFi N'IttO 10 q PtIOIlISO
"a pacifist, my son, is a ba chelor
who's afraid to get married"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Floating debts may sink corpora
ion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Excessive politeness is seldom on
speaking terms with truth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Good breeding keeps a woman from
eating as much dinner as she wants.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Cruel Comment.

''My wife was stung on that last bon
net she got" mo wonder; she's al
ways got bee in it."