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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Billy Louise is sorely troubled
in her suspicious of Ward. He
is puzzled by her apparent COOL
ness, and later offers help.
ANIMAL HABITS NOT CHANGED
Sheep Run to the Hills, Hogs Grunt as
Signal, Dogs Fashion
Their Own Bed.

Sheep, when frightened, always run
to an elevation, because their ances-
tors originally came from the noun
tains. They always follow a leader,
because in the dangerous mountain
passes their ancestors had to go in
single file. Hogs grunt because their
feeding grounds were thick woods,
where they could not see one another,
and sound was necessary to keep them
together
Dogs have way of turning around
several times before they lie down.
This looks very foolish now, but when
they were wild things centuries ago,
they slept in the tall grass and turned
around several times to hollow out
bed, and they have never outgrown
this habit, but to this late day they
will turn around on a rug just as if
they were in the tall grass.
Cats have, perhaps, the most traces
of old ancestral. habits. Many times
they do have trace of the lion or
tiger very near the surface. Their IN
certain temper, their purring and grow
ling. their sudden bounds, their ten
dency to scratch, all come from the
forest and the jungle.-Indianapol
News
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

pect an answer to his letter-at least
he told himself that he did not-but
one day Phoebe gave him a thin little
letter
Billy Louise did NOT write much.
She explained that she could only
scribble line or two while mommie
slept. Mommie was about the same.
She did not think there, was anything
Ward could do, and she thanked him
for offering to help There was moth
ing, she said pathetically, that anybody
could do. Even the doctors did not
seem able to do much except tell her
lies and charge her for them. No; she
did not need any money. Thank you
just the same, Ward" That was about
all. 1t did not sound in the least like
Billy Louise.
Ward answered the note then and
there and called her Wilhemina- mine.
which was an awkward name to write
and cost him FIVE minutes of cogitation
over the spelling But he wanted it
down on paper where she could see it
and remember how it sounded when he
said it, even if it did look queer. Far
Their along he started to call her Bill
Loo, but rubbed it out and substituted
Lady Girl with capitals). Altogether
he did better than he knew, for he
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
HAVE A LESSON IN FRENCH
Family and Friends of Young Indian.
apoIis Officer Learn the Meaning
of "Sans Origin"

The son of prominent indianapolis
business man recently received COM
mission and was called for service in
France, relates the Indianapolis News.
The family and many friends of the
young lieutenant were anxious to learn
of his safe trip across, and the father
received many inquiries about his
sons welfare during the weeks of 81
lence following his departure.
Finally a cablegram was received
and the word was passed around that
the soldier boy had landed safely.
Someone thoughtfully inquired just
where the cablegram came from. and
a close inspection of the message re-
vealed what was thought to be either
the port of landing or the headquar-
tiers of American troops. 1t was writ
ten plainly enough, across the top of
the messag e-"San Sorigin." Specu-
lation was rife; Office associates
brought out aliases; maps and encyclo-
pedias were consulted to find out, if
possible, whether the young officer was
near the scene of activities. at port,
or in the south of France. Finally
someone with a knowledge of French
spoiled all the fun by informing the
eager group that "Sans origin" was
the French equivalent to somewhere,
or, literally. without origin. The ca
BILE operator who had copied the mes
sage had merely divided the, letters
in the two words at the wrong place.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Eat Fruit to Save Flour.

The people of the United States
have bananas, apples and dozen per-
ishable foods that are denied our sol
dierS and the soldiers of our allies In
France. If one person will do without
a biscuit a day by eating the equiva-
lent in fruit or perishable vegetables,
in one year the wheat In 365 biscuits
will have been saved for shipment to
Europe. And the fruit and vegetable
eater will be happier and healthier
for the practice. Surely that is worth
the doing. Instructions from the gov
eminent tell exactly what is to be
conserved. When those instructions
are not observed the consumer is help
ing Germany to his best ability.--Hcus-
ton Post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
West virnlnia Soil

Nearly two-thirds of the land ares
of West Virginia is in farms. All
soils are from disintegration of lime
stone, sandstone or mixtures of shales
and clays. The soil is generally fer
tile and does not wash into gullies,
the land being productive TO the tops
of the mountains. Clay soil Is found
in some of the higher portions, aIluyial
soil in the uplands, and unproductive
sandy soil in the northeast In the
extreme northeastern counties the soil
is of rich limestone. West of the
mountains the broad, fat halls furnish
grazing for cattle, while tho vaiieys
s.oduce good crops.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

went back to take up the duties life
had laid upon her. The doctors team
was hitched to the light buggy he
drove, and the doctor was standing in
the doorway with his square medicine
case In his hand waiting to give her a
few final directions before he left
He was like so many doctors-he
seemed to be afraid to tell the whole
truth about his patient He stuck to
evasive optimism and then neutralized
the reassurances he uttered by empha-
sizing the necessity of being notified if
Mrs. Macdonald showed any symp-
toms of another attack.
Billy Louise ran into her own room,
grabbed can of talcum and did not
wait to see whether she applied it even
~ to her telltale eyelids, but dabbed
at them on the way to her mothers
room.
Doctor says you're all right, NOM
ME; only you mustn't go digging post
holes or shoveling hay for awhile"
mo, 1 guess not!' Her mother re-
sponded uncOnsciously to the stimula-
ton of Billy Louise's tone. 81 couldn't
dig holes with a teaspoon, I'm that
weak and useless. Did he say what it
was, Billy LOuise% The sick are al
ways so curious about their illnesses.
"Oh, your lumbago got to scrapping
with your liver. 1 forgot the name he
gave it, but it's nothing to worry
about" Billy Louise had Imagination,
remember.
II guess he'd think it was something
to worry about if he had it," her moth
er retOrted fretfully, but treasured new
ertheless by the casual manner C Billy
Louise. 81 believe 1 could eat a little
mite of toast and drink some tea" she
added tentatively.
"And an egg poached soft If you want
it, nom. Phoebe just brought in the
eggs" Billy Louise went out humming
uncOncernedly under her breath as if
she had not care beyond the proper
toasting of the bread and brewing of
the tea.
One need not go to war or voyage to
the far corners Of the earth to find the
stuff heroes are made of.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

much. He had shifty eyes and a
coarse, loose Tipped mouth and a thick
neck, and, girl-hke. she took violent
dislike to aim. But John Pringle told
her afterward that he was Buck Olney.
the new stock inspector, and that he
was prowling around to see IL he could
find out anything
Billy Louise worried a coed deal aft
er that Once she rode out early with
the intention of going TO Wards claim
10 warn him. But three miles of saner
thought changed her purpose. She
dared not leave her mother all day. for
one thing. and for another she could
scarcely warn Ward without letting
him see that she felt he needed warn
Ing, and even Billy Louise shrank from
what might follow.
The stock inspector stopped again on
his way back to the railroad. Billy
Louise was 50 anxious that she smotb-
cred her dislike and treated him nice
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Three Qualities of Boots.

Standard boots, which will be of
three qualities, and will be sold at
fixed scale of minimum prices, are to
be introduced in Germany. The quail
ties will be known as rough, medium
and better-class. The medium grade
will be made of paper fiber, with
leather uppers and wooden soies, while
the other sorts will be of saI-cloth,
linen, or old felt, with leather uppers
and ordinary wooden soles. Boots FOR
both men and women will be standard
lied, and no other kinds viii be OBJ
tainable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Must Have the Bronze.

A second requisition of church bells
has taken place in. Austria to the sor-
row of the Catholic population of that
country, according to advices received.
The government came to the conclu-
sion that further requisitioning was
necessary, with the result that the
church has had to sacrifice many more
of its familiar and cherished bells ia
the never-satistied Moloch of war.
The idea of substituting steel bells
for bronze has not yet eventuated, ow-
ing to the onerous conditions stipulat-
ed by bell manufacturers, who de-
manded, among other things. that the
price should be paid in foodstuffs for
the workmen In the factories.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
no Remove Smoke Stains.

This suggestion will be beneficial to
housewives who have not the conven-
fence of electricity or the modern gas
fixtures. Frequently the ceiling above
an old-fashioned gas jet becomes dis
colored from smoke and heat. The
discoloration may be removed if a
LAYER of starch and water is applied
with piece of flannel. After the mix
ture has dried it should be brushed
lightly with a brush. No stain or
mark will remain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

medicine for woman's silments / ever
saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, r. No. /,
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day to day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, a trial. For special
advice in regard to such ailments write
to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn.
Mass. The result of its forty years
experience is at your service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Some Grievance!

The railroad official invited the stern
citizen to communicate his troubles.
Il want you to give ORDERS" demand
ed the visitor. that the engineer of
the express which passes through Elm
Grove at about IL SO be restrained
from blowing his whistle on Sunday
mornings"
Impossible! !" exploded the official.
what prompts ycu to make such 8
ridiculous request?"
"well. you see" explained the citi-
zen. in an undertone, "our pastor
breaches until he hears the whistle
blow. and that COMPOUNDED express
was 20 minutes late last Sunday
Lamb.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

made Billy Louise cry when she read
it, and he made her say Dear Ward"
under her breath and remember how
his hair waved over his left temple
and how he looked when that smile hid
just behind his lips and his eyes, and
he made her forget that she had lost
faith in him. She needed to cry, and
she needed to remember and also to
forget some things. for life was hard,
dull drab in Boise, with nothing to
tighten ii save vicarious hope that
did not comfort.
Billy Louise was not stupid. She
saw through the vagueness of the doc
tors and. besides, she was so hungry
for her hills that she felt like beating
the doctors with her fists because they
did nothing to make her mommie well
enough to go home. She grew to hate
the nurse and her neutral cheerfulness.
That is how the fall passed for Billy
Louise and the early part of the win
ter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and 4 OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this mp or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for maxi
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky OF greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Sam. Nave

Benevolent Old Lady Ito Jack Tar)
II suppose you have seen some hard
times, sailor?
Jack Tar-Lor' lumme, mum, /
should just say | ave. Why, me
and six pals was once on the crest of
one wave for fourteen hours with only
one bit of baccy TO chew between u.s.
London Ideas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
About Advice

The worst thing about advice, OBJ
serves a writer, is that those who are
qualified to give it never do, and those
who insist upon serving you with a
full, seven-course table d'hote meal of
it, always prove to be the worst of
chefs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Found the DRAGON Ely.

Aunt Elizabeth and her nephew
Harold, were looking at a comic pic
ture, the characters represented by
insects and animals. They were point
ing out each kind, but the dragon fly
hadn't yer been located. Soon Harold
spoke up. 81 think this Is the one,
Aunt Elizabeth. He looks as If he
were draggin' sumpin'."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
BILLY LOUISE DISCOVERS THAT HER LOVE FOR WARD
is DARKENED BY SUSPICION THAT HE is CON-
NECTED WITH SOME BAD MEN

Synopss-harthy and Jase Melke
made bare living their
the
Maconalds living several miles
about old
educate AT the time the
afternoon with Marhy
girl interesting
the Macdonald ranch Ward Billy
friends Jase dies Marhy
Marthys nephew
cattle stealing and Billy suspicious
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
MahoaanY Embarao Removed.

Consul General Skinner reports from
London that the controller of timber
supplies announces the withdrawal, I'M
til further notice, Of the restriction ON
sales of mahogany of all kinds. No
tice was given recently that the board
Of trade had taken possession Of all
stocks of mahogany exceeding 5000
feet.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Little Mary WIS Angry.

Mary was playing on the floor with
her doll. She couldn't get the doll to
sit in certain position she desired
and so she banged 1t on the floor with
great impatience and yelled at the top
Of her voice. Il wish l belonged to o
family that sweared."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Make abeIs Stay On.

To fasten the name labels on cans
and bottles containing foodstuffs, use a
piece of adhesive plaster. This will
stick TO any surface and the annoy
ance caused by labels falling of will
be at an end.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Art of omittino

The fine art of living worthily In
cludes an important chapter in omit
ting. If we know how to omit-par-
ticularly unkindness, unfairness, I'M
truth, we shall find ourselves I'M
speakably richer ct The cad of the year.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

50 weak at umeS i
could hardly get
around to do my
work, and as I had
four in my family
and three boarders
itmade it very hard
for me. Lydia E.
Pinkhsm's Vege-
table Compound
was recommended
to me. / took it
and it has restored
my health. 1t is
~
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
sbor4estIived peopIe

The natives of New Guinea are the
shortest lived people in the world,
which is attributed to their diet of
the larvae of certain beetles and their
practice of drinking sea WAFER.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Tnn Risky

'sHow's the soil on your farm?"
'sThe richest ever. 1 raise onions
as large as squashes and cucumbers as
large as watermelons. / don't dare
plant any pumpkins. Judge
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Great Fertilizer Field

Government experts are investigat-
ing the recently discovered bone depos-
its of the Pribiloff islands. believed to
be the worlds greatest supply of fer
tilizer of that kind.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Keeping the Quality Ur

LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININB, the World Famous
Cure for Colds and Grip, is now Soc per box. ON
account of the advance in the price of the six diff
ferent Medicinal, Concentrated Extracts and Chem
icals contained in LAXATIVE BROMO QUININH,
1t was necessary TO increase the price to the Drug
gist. 1t has stood the test for Quarter of Cent
ury. tits used BY every Civilized Nation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

"SOn, fear you are not in posi-
ton to marry just now" But ! can't
wait. We were made for each 9TH
er." There will have to be little
money made, go. my boy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
Brotherhood of Man.

The ideal brotherhood man must
have clear aim before him, and hay-
ing this clear aim, he must interpret IL
in action.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
To Clean Furniture.

If, instead of spirits of camphor.
camphOrated oil he used in cleaning
furniture, it will not only remove the
white stains, but restore the polish as
WELL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
VioIets.

YiOlets are natives to nearly all
lands and thrive very generally every
where, the greater number In the
shade, but some in the sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15
BEST MEDICINE
FOR WOMEN"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Did
For Ohio Woman.

Portsmouth, Ohio" I suffered from
Irregularities, pains in my side and was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-01-15

Economy is rocky road that leads
to PluteviIle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
REPORT Of
COLD STORAGE:
HOLDINGS
Of Eggs. January l, 1918.

Reports from 435 cold storages show
that their rooms contain 1928, 673 cas-
es of eggs while on December l, 456
storages reported 2,774,764 cases. The
3S6 storages that reported holdings on
January l, of this year and last show
a present stock that reported holdings
on January /, of this year and last
show a present stock of 1,186,842 cas-
es as compared with 901 ,222 cases last
year, an increase of 285,620 cases or
ST. per cent. The reports show that
during December, the December 1 hold
ings decreased $50 per cent while our
last report showed that during No
vember the November 1 holdings de-
creased 36.6 per cent. Last year the
decrease during December was SOS
per cent, and during November the
decrease was 40.5 per cent. A sum-
mary of this report was released by
wire on January y. AS a few stor-
ages have not responded to our inQuir-
les, this report does not include all
holdings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
What CONSER-
VATION MEANS
IN ENGLAND

We think that we are learning a
great deal about food conservation
but if we lived in England we would
learn more and learn it faster. The
following notes will suggest what food
conservation means to the English:
An English vicar, Rev. E. A. Phil
lips, has been fined $500 for aiding the
secretary of a training camp for dis
abled soldiers to procure more than
his due allowance of sugar.
Frederick Moore, of Oxenhope, Eng
land, fed bread and meal to his hogs.
The hogs are fat and sleek but he is
serving a three months term in jail.
Miss Caroline Stiff, of Dover, Eng
land, fed her fourteen pet dogs meal
in which was some stale bread and
milk. Her fine was S25.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
FLOUR MUST
CONFORM TO
GOVERNMENT
FORMULA

There have been rumors prevalent
for some time that the new govern
ment milling regulations prohibit the
milling of white flour This is mis-
conception growing from the fact that
the regulations do require that all
flour must be 100 per cent flour, that
is flour in which the whole weat is US
ed. The only exception to this rule
is that five per cent may be removed
for the making Of "clear" or Glow
grade" flour.
In effect this ruling means that the
patent flour must give way to a pro
duct which utiIizes the whole wheat.
All fiours will in the future be Of the
same brand, milIod to the same formu~
la, the government formula. Private
trade marks and names are no longer
permitted on the packages, but they
bear instead "milled in accordance
with the United States Food Admin
istration regulations"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
LESSON
ADVERTISING
Professor Lindley Thinks Publicity Is
Greatest Marvel of the Age.

Setting aside the generally accepted
belief that electricity and flying ma
chimes are the greatest marvels of the
age, Dr.. E. H. Lindley, president of
the University Of Idaho, last week stat
ed in Pullman, Wash, that in his be-
lief the greatest marvel of the present
age is the remarkable development of
advertising to that point where the adj
vertiser can impress his wishes upon
people, possibly thousands of miles
away, and cause them to do the thing
the advertiser wants them to do.
President Lindley spoke on the sub
ject at Pays to Advertise" hsi adj
dress being the feature of the annual
open meeting of the Fortnightly Club
of Pullman. The speaker dealt with
advertising from the standpoint. of
psychology its effect upon the mind of
the person it reaches. He gave num-
Der of interesting tests to the audi
ence to prove that constant advertis-
ing impresses the item advertised upon
the minds Of the people, quoting parts
of time-worn advertising slogans while
the audience clamored to complete the
slogan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
S2,5()ONEE[jEL)
FOR W0NAN'S
INDUSTRIAL
SUR We !

Whether or not sufficient money can
be raised to carry out the program of
the women in industry committee Of
the general woman's committee of the
State Council of Defense was the chief
matter of discussion at the meeting Of
the committee January 4.
It is estimated that $500 will be
necessary to make a survey of the in
dustrial conditions in the state and of
the adjustments that have grown out
of the war. No final action was taken
at the melting on the matter, but a
ways and means committee, consisting
of Mrs. William Kittle, chairman of
the committee, Miss Tracy Copp, and
Mrs. Henry Morgan, chairman of the
woman's committee of the State Coun-
ell of Defense, was appointed.
This committee will investigae and
report on the practicability of the rails
ing of the necessary funds.
The program of the women in indus
LILY COIIlIHIIGSG Is cOII JIGuGlSIFSJ Gull
prising under the following heads a
thorough survey of the industrial con-
ditions for women in the state:
1. a. Securing information concern
ing industries depleted by the draft
b. Securing information as to the
possibility Of supplying these positions
by women, as to conditions Of work,
etc.
c. Suggested training for women
for work. (By state board of educa-
tom.
2. a. Securing information on indus
tries affected by the war causing lack
of work for women already employed.
b. Securing information concern
ing industries affected by the war caus
ing an excess demand for women.
c. Bringing those lacking employ
ment to the employment needing wo-
men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
REPORT Of
COLD STORAGE
HOLDINGS
Of Packing Stock Butter, Jan. 1, 1918

Reports from 125 cold storages show
that their rooms contain 1,464, 637
pounds Of Packing Stock Butter while
on December I, 135 storages reported
2,325,863 pounds. The SO storages
that reported holdings on January 1,
Of this year and last show a present
stock of 1,120,50O pounds as compar-
ed with 1,709,906 pounds last year,
decrease Of 589,306 pounds or 34.5 per
cent. The reports show that during
December the December 1 holdings
decreased 22.6 per cent, while our last
report showed that during November
the November 1 holdings decreased
81 per cent. Last year the decrease
during December was 23.4 per cent and
in November the decrease was 15.5
per cent.