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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
DETAILS ALMOST TOO MEAGER
Example of the over-simpe Story as
1t Is Sometimes Told In
Public Prints.

One of the pet fancies of American
newspaper men is that a news story
should be told simply, clearly and with
out unnecessary verbiage. However,
it is possible to run this practice into
the ground, as the contemporary ac-
count Of the death of William Baffin
makes evident. Baffin was the discov-
erer of Baffin bay, and some consider
able citizen in his day. In his round
of duty for old England 1t became nee
cSsaary to slap the Portuguese on the
wrists, and he went ashore on the Ara
bian gulf So to do. Eleanor Franklin
Egan digs up the story of his death
among the archives, written by con-
temporary, as follows:
Master Baffin went on shore with
his geometricaI Instruments for the
better leveling of his piece to make his
shot, but as he was about the same he
received small shot from the castle
into his belly, wherewith he gave three
leaps, by report, and died immediate
ly."
This is almost as meager of detail as
the letter Of George Beezer to his
mother: 1.-The weather is quite cold !;
father died yesterday; hoping you are
well. as this leaves me, l am" etc.
When prominent citizen is shot
nowadays, the fellow who does the
leaping is the police reporter, hot on
the trail'for all the facts. The Baffin
story conforms to rule, but 1t conforms
too closely, showing that a good thing
may easily be overdone.-G. NJ. f. in
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
FORTS HOUSE MACHINE GUNS
How the Greatly Dreaded "PilI
Boxes" First Devised by Ger
mans, Are Managed.

1t used to be thought that the Bel
gian forts of armored steel and con-
crete, almost completely buried in the
ground, would hold out against any
artillery. But when the Germans
brought up their great howitzers and
hurled undreamed of quantities of
high explosives on these forts, they
broke and crumbled to pieces, writes
A. Russell Bond in ST. Nicholas. Then
1t was predicted that the day of the
fort was over. But the machine gun
has developed new type of warfare.
Instead of great forts mounting huge
guns, we now have little machine-gun
forts, and they are far more trouble
some than the big fellows. To the Ger
mans belong the credit for this type
of fort, which consists of small con-
crete structure, hidden from view as
far as possible, but commanding some
important part of the front. "Pill
boxes" the British call them, because
the first ones they ran across were
round in shape and something like a
pill box in appearance.
These pill boxes are just large
enough to house a few men and q
couple of machine guns. Concealment
is of the utmost Importance; their
safety depends upon it. Airplanes are
particularly feared, because a machine
gun emplacement is recognized to be
so important that whole battery of
artillery would be turned upon a sus-
pected pill box. 1t is claimed that
come pill boxes are built with turrets
that rise out of the ground. Normally,
they are completely buried and COW
cred with turf SO that no one would
expect their existence. During the
commandment preceding charge they
would remain hidden and only a
chance shot could put them out of
business. When the charge took place
the elevating mechanism would be OPP
Grated, and out of the ground would
rise the miniature fort, ready to halt
the advancing soldiers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
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PIGS TALK ON PIGS.


IT'S hot day." said Porky Pig.
Its very hot day." said Pinky
Pig.
1--WE all know that" said Brother
Bacon.
Its no news to u.s. said Miss Ham.
Zone would think TO hear all you pigs
squealing and grunting about the heat
that it was great piece of news. and
that you had been so excited by dis
covering it that you wanted te give it
to the barnyard right away"
Miss Ham is right" said Pinky
Pigs mother. "Don't you suppose
every creature in the barnyard knows
it's hot?''
"Of course they know it," said Mas
ter Pink Pig.
'Ah, that may be-" grunted Sammy
Sausage, 'but there are many things
It's nice and interesting to hear that
we know already"
What do you mean by that?" asked
Miss Ham.
"Just what say" replied Sammy
Sausage.
''Now don't be rude, Sammy" said
Miss Ham. "Show respect to your
elders. Tell me what you, mean"
'Yes, ma'am," said Sammy Sausage;
Il viii tell YOU"
All the pigs gathered around Sammy
TO hear what he had to say. They
were all near by, anyway, otherwise
they wouldn't have walked or gone any
distance to hear anything. They were
tired and they were hot and they were
lazy.
Now, take myself" said Sammy,
squealing cheerfully. 81 always find it
interesting and nice to hear what q
fine pig l am. To be sure 1 know it.
know I'm fine, and that everything
/ do is right. I know I have a SPLEEN
did appetite, and am a great addition
TO the barnyard. I know all this, and
yet | like to be told it."
"Well, if you know all that, we
DON'T said Brother Bacon. ''We don't
know that you're so fine and splendid
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
CORAL JEWELRY VERY SMART
Decorations Prove Decidedly Effective
When Worn With DuII-Hued
Suits.

One cannot overlook the effective
ness of coral with the blue serge and
gray worsted costumes. Coral is one of
the most charming shades when not
overdoFe in costume, and this season
it gives that brightness and contrast
that is essential with the rather sub
dued tones of wartime frocks and tail
leurs.
There are long strings of coral
beads, which fall over white or pale
bisque waistcoat very effectively, and
there are strings of coral and dull gold,
to which are attached smart lorgnettes.
Coral-set arrow pins are thrust
through convertible coat collars and
coral-tipped hatpins project from
spring sailors of lustrous black straw.
A woman lunching at hotel wore
taupe suit, small black lisere turban
draped with long taupe-colored veil
and black patent leather pumps, with
taupe-colored spats.
The only bright note of color in her
costume was pair of coral earrings,
the spheres of coral set close against
her ear lobes beneath waves of dark
hair. The warm, bright note of coral
gave interest and distinction to her
whole costume, otherwise quiet and
neutral in tone.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
COULDN'T SHAKE THAT PUP
Scrubby-Looking Dog Meant to Fol-
low Its Master to France-or
EIseWhere-if Necessary.

A draft contingent was marching
down Chicago street toward the rail-
way station. Good-bys had been said !;
home had been left behind. An un-
known future lay ahead.
But home ties had not altogether
been broken. There was one, at
least, willing to share the fate of those
departing. He was a very scrubby-
looking little dog. Evidently he didn't
propose to be left behind to keep the
home fires burning, for he chung to the
heels of his master like a burr.
go back, Raggsr' commanded the
latter. go back, / say"
But Rags was obdurate. Even an
imperative stamp of the fot failed to
discourage him. Rags intentions were
only too evident.
Finally one of the selects come to
his defense.
saw, let's take him along, BILL" he
said. 1.-The pupil be good company,
and maybe they can use him to catch
rats in the trenches"
The contingent disappeared around
a corner The scrubby dog was still
clinging to his masters heels.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
"lt's a Very Hot Day" Said Pinky Pig

and such addition to the barnyard.
But still, | see your point, Sammy.
/ can understand that it is nice to
hear things said that are interesting
even if we know them already.
"NOw, take myself for example. If
anyone came up to me and said !:
Brother Bacon, you're a fine pig
You're one of the finest pigs in these
parts. You're a great addition to the
barnyard,' I'd know it was all true
1t would be no news to me. Still it
would be interesting and nice to hear"
You're wrong, Brother Bacon,
you're wrong" said Pinky Pig. 81
agree with you about it being nice to
hear the truth, but I'm not at all sure
that you're such an addition to the
harnyard. In fact I don't think you
are. But l see what you mean, and
the point that you make.
Now, for example, if someone came
up to me and said:
Why, Pinky Pig, you're the finest
pig that ever I laid my eyes upon 1
would consider it very interesting
/ and it would be true and no news
&c me-"
'Put myself in your place." said Mas
ter Pink Pig, 'and have that talk adj
dressed to me, and it would be quite
true, quite"
You're wrong" said Porky Pig,
''the only one to whom such thing
could be said, so it would be inter-
esting and true, would be to myself,
Grandfather Perky Pig"
"Oh, no." said Miss Ham, cit would
be to me, the Miss Ham of the barn
yard"
IT'S much more superior to be a
Mrs. Pig said Pinky's mother "Now
| am an addition to the barnyard."
Dear me, dear me- said Miss Ham,
Il started in by asking Sammy what
ne meant by saying it was nice and in
teresting to hear things we knew al
ready and each one of us, in pig fash
ion, have started off to praise our
selves. We are the incest of pigs.
Each enc is as greedy as possible
Yes, We're all nice pigs, but I'm the
incest of the lot"
I'm the incest of the lot" squealed
each pig in turn, and everyone forgot
it was hot until finally Porky Pig
grunted and said:
eve started in to argue about the
heat, and now we're arguing about our
own good points,"
$50 much more interesting" said
Miss Ham, "and so much more piggish
and natural and sociabIe, tool"
And all the pigs agreed that talking
about pigs was very, very interesting !!
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
TOOK TIME TO GREET BABY
President Wilson Not Too Busy to
Welcome Youthful Caller at the
White House.

President Wilson laid aside grave
war problems for a brief half hour
the other day to shake hands and chat
with the youngest visitor ever received
by him at the White house, says the
Washington Times.
Usher Hoover announced to the
President in his library that Mrs. Will
son would like him to go down to the
Blue room to see young man she was
greatly interested in.
On reaching the parlor the president
was presented to little Gordon Gray
son, the ten-week-old son of Admiral
and Mrs. Cary Grayson.
"What a fine little fellow" said the
president as he reached for the tiny
hand and shook 1t heartily.
Baby Grayson, although only ten
weeks old, seemed to realize the honor
OF being the youngest visitor Of presi-
dent Wilson. He didn't cry once. Just
smiled and cooed, which is considered
very good form for a baby on a first
visit. The baby had no official BUSH
ness with the president, just wanted
to let him see how cute he looked in
his new dress, and how much he had
grown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
RANGE OF COAT MATERIALS
Choice May Start With Satin and End
With ToiIe de Sole, via
Crepe de Chine.

Contrasting coats have been per-
ceived for some time lowering on the
horizon. and now the vogue has burst
forth in range of materials that start
with satin and en1 with toile de sole.
via crepe de chine and tussore.
Since the disposition is to express
these in bright colo-s the deduction to
/. be drawn is they win of necessity ac-
company either dark suits-black,
navy blue and hrown-or else white
and very delicate neutral tones.
A further prediction with regard
TO these Jackets is to render them
rather dresSy or busy in outline. They
are obviously intended to attract and
retain the eye. TO represent, in a word.
q distinctive note of the toilet, toward
which end sleeves are amazingly help
sul
No two models appear TO be alike in
this regard. One of the most original
effects was wrought with a wide bell
lke sleeve that was mounted at a very
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30

Keep a closewatch on yourstom-
ach this summer. We need all our
fighting strength. War work
change of diet-will make us all
easier prey to stomach and bowel
trouble than ever before. 1t is so
easy to become overheated on a
blazing hot day, especially after
eating a hearty meal. And then
the excessive heat makes US food
our stomachs with all kinds of
cold drinks. That's bad at any
time; much worse-even danger
ous-when there is the slightest
feeling of stomach trouble.
Keep the stomach sweet and
cool and free from too much acid
that's about all that is neces-
sary. It's not so much the diet
as to keep the poison from start
ing trouble. You can easily do
this if you will just take tablet or
two of EATONIC after your meals.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Wood Withstands ouakes.

The ability of wood construction to
resist severe shocks and strains again
was demonstrated in the earthquake
that destroyed Hemet and San Jacinto,
CAL, a few days ago. Telegraphic re-
ports from Helmet say that ''the Vos-
burg hotel, a frame structure, with
stood the shock, while its brick neigh
bors fell flat
Lumbermen point out that there is
nothing peculiar in this. On account
of the toughness of its fiber and it's
resiliency, wood can stand many a
twist and jar before it breaks or loses
Its shape. A wooden building will
"give" without injury to itself and then
resume its original shape. At the
worst, i'll case of an unusually severe
earthquake shock, it might be twisted
out of shape a little but would not
crumble or collapse. Brick buildings,
on the other hand, have no elasticity.
The brick and mortar Of which they
are constructed are brittle, when COM
pared with wood.
The reports from California, the lum-
benmen declare, merely go to empha-
size the ACCESSIBILITY of building of
wood in districts subject to earthquake
rhOoLy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
SAFE, GENTLE REMEDY
CLEANSES YOUR KIDNEYS
For centuries GOLD MEDAL HARLEM

For centuries GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil has been standard household remedy
for kidney, liver, bladder and stomach
trouble, and all diseases connected with
the urinary organs. The kidneys and blad-
der are the most important organs of the
body They the filters, the purifiers of
your blood. If the poisons which enter
your system through the blood and stom-
ach are not entirely thrown out by the
kidneys and bladder, you are doomed.
WEAKNESS, sleeplessness, nervousness,
dependency, backache, stomach trouble,
headache, pain in loins and lower abdo-
men, gall stones, gravel difficulty when
urinating, cloudy and bloody urine, rheu-
matism, sciatica and lumbago, all warn you
to look after your kidneys and bladder.
All these indicate some weakness of the
kidneys or other organs or that the enemy
microbes which are always present in your
system have attacked your weak spots.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules are
what you need.
They are not "patent medicine" nor
new discovery" For 200 years they
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Hot Weather Hits us
Hardest in Stomach

EATONIC is the wonderful new
compound that absorbs the harm
full gases and juices and almost
instantly drives away stomach
misery.
Instead of sudden and painful
attacks of indigestion, after you
begin using EATONIC you'll for
get you have stomach. And there
will be no more heartburn, food
repeating, sour stomach. gas pains,
or that lumpy, bloated feeling you have
$50 often experienced after eating. Then
your appetite-you know how hard it
is to satisfy in hot weather-eat one or
two EATONIC Tablets half hour be-
fore meals-and you will enjoy the re-
suits and feel better in every way.
These are few reasons why YOU
should start using EATONIC today and
fortify your stomach against the chance
trouble this summer. 1t costs only 500
for big package. Your druggist whom
you know and can trust, will promptly
refund your money if you are not
more than satisfied.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30

have been a standard household remedy.
They are the pure, original imported Haar-
lem Oil your gTeat-grandmother used, and
are perfectly harmless. The healing, sooth-
ing oil SOaks into the cells and lining Of
the kidneys and through the bladder, driv-
ing out the poisonous germs. New life,
fresh strength and health viii come as you
continue the treatment. When complete
ly restored to your usual vigor, continue
taking capsule or two each day; they will
keep you in condition and prevent re-
turn of the disease.
Do not delay minute. Delays are es-
pecially dangerous in kidney and bladder
trouble. All druggists sell GOLD MEAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. They will refund
the money if not as represented. GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules are i'm
ported direct from the laboratories in Hol-
land They are prepared in correct guam
tity and convenient form, are easy to take
and are positively guaranteed to give
prompt relief. In three sizes, sealed pack
ages. Ask for the original imported
GOLD MEDAL. Accept no substitutes
Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
new TYPE OF COAT
Slip~0ver Has Advantages for
Motor or Travel Wear.
Completely Protects Garment Over
Which 1t Is Worn-AIWays Ship
shape and Snug.

Capes have so utterly dominated the
field of wraps this season that very
little out of the ordinary has been Of
fered IN coat styles. While the cape
vogue continues, a closer reefed wrap
Is more becoming to some figures.
The coat shown in the sketch is well
worth considering, as it was actually
intended by the Paris designer who
originated 1t as suggestion for a fall
or winter coat. This coat would be
lovely developed in dark-colored satin
and embroidered in lighter shade, or
vice verse, as summer travelling or
motor coat. Pongee or shantung, silk
jersey cloth or heavy linen might also
be used for it if preferred.
This coat has number Of unusual
features, the most prominent being it's
freedom from fastenings. 1t is Slip
over model. The belt is attached
across the back section, the front ends
being loose, so that the coat may be
slipped easily over the head, the belt
ends being drawn forward and but
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Macaronl Beans

The "macaroni beans" of north Man.
churia, peculiar product described
in a recent commerce report, are con-
sumed entirely by the Chinese farm
ers. The beans are Of two kinds-a
red and yellow variety that is very
fioury. and small green bean that is
unusually glutinous- for use the
two are mixed together, ground into
flour and made into paste, which
is forced through small holes into long
strips or noodles. These dry quickly
and keep well in any climate. They
are cooked in water. like macaroni or
vermicelli, and this method of using
gives the beans their trade name.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Roqation DAYS.

Though Rogationtide is not spec
Tally observed now in England in the
manner it used to be, when professions
went up and down the streets, il some
parts the old ceremonials survive.
Here and there in Suffolk, for in
stance, one finds on Rogation days the
clergy, choir, and congregation going
in procession through the fields, sing
ing psalms, and hating in certain
places for prayer and intercession for
the crops. The meaning of Rogation
days is days Of intercession for pro-
lection from calamity and for good
and bountifHl harvest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30

toned as indicated. 1t is open from
hem to waiStline on both sides, the
buttons and buttonholes being purely
decorative, although they may be ar
ranged to hold the coat together If
such an arrangement is preferred.
The coat as designed has an elon=
gated back collar, really small cape,
and this may be used or omitted.
A coat that slips over the head is
something decidedly new, but for mo-
,or or travel wear especially such a
coat has many advantages over the
conventional open-in-front garment.
1t completely protects the garment
over which it is worn, and is always
shipshape and snug.
If designed for wear during the fall,
this coat would be very smart, devel-
oped in one of the rough wool plaids
that are being shown for fall, both in
dress and coat materials. Plain color
might be used for sleeves and cape
facing and for the wide belt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Belts Are Draped.

Belts are having little vogue all
their own this summer. The gay Next
can serapes are much in evidence and
are handsome with their many colors
arr soft texture, which permits them
TO drape well. One shop is showing
them in half-yard widths. and there
are narrow hstbands TO match. The
ends Of the serapes are fringed our
several inches.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling
ashamed of your frectles, as 0thine-double
strengths guaranteed to remove these hornely
spots
Simply get an ounce of 0thine-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 lighter have vanished
tirely- 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
Is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength 0thine.
as this is sold under guarantee of money back
II 1t fails to remove freckles.-AdV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
TO DRESS CHILDREN SIMPLY
Valuable Suggestions to Mothers in
Caring for Youngsters, Saw
ing Much Worry.

In order to meet the many demands
war it is essential that the busy
woman in the home conserve her en-
ergy and strength in every possible
way, especially during the hot sum-
mer months.
The problem of dressing the children
comfortably and economically during
this season requires much time and
thought. Miss B. NJ. Phelp of Macdon-
ala college, Ontario, offers the follow
ing splendid suggestions on this sub
ject 50 the women of Canada. These
suggestions will be equally applicable
to the women OF other sections.
"Have as few clothes as possible.
Materials are scarce and expensive;
coiors fade; garments are soon out
grown.
'GDress the one to three year olds in
rompers, except when dressed up
''Dress the three-year to Sabotage
boy in overalls; he will be happy and
it will save you time and worry. Make
these at home from a good quality of
blue denim.
"Dress the three-year to Sabotage
girl in a simple one-piece frock
and boomers of the same material.
For hard, rough wear galatea or Ok
ford shifting is ideal. If too heavy
for hot weather, buy Bingham or cham
bray.
For the young schoolboy provide
denim overalls or knickers of khaki
drill. Shirts may also be of khaki
color in a lighter material if desired.
For the schoolgirl the simple smock
or coat MILDLY and separate skirt will
meet all needs up to and partly through
the teen age. 0ne-piece frocks may
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
In Black and Gold.

Since black and gold have become
the most favored Of all color schemes
for interior decorators we find all kinds
of house Furnishings worked out in
these shad es. a fascinating desk set
was seen recently which was wrought
in black and gold. The inkwelI, paper
cutter, pen tray, letter stand, rolling
blotter and the four blotter edges were
all worked out in fi,saeeiiss, with a severe
green design in gold. making an I'M
usually distinctive desk set
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Trimming orqandie Hats.

Some of the new organdie hats are
self-trimmed, with big bows of or
candle. One of flesh-pink organdie
has big bow of the same color, the
edges of the double strip from which
the bow is tied being bound with bias
band of white organdie. The only other
trimming on the hat is some big pearl
beads sewed irregularly to the crown.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
.Jov lInrestraine5

There seems to be a limit on every
thing in the restaurant" remarked the
man with a gloomy air.
Wei. sub" answered the polite at
tendant, 'dar is little scrimpiness
bout bread an pork chops an such
out dar ain no restrictions at all on
de tips you is allowed 70 give de
waiter"