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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-04-22
IL | Were a Farmer

If I were farmer I would keep at
hand few reliable medicines for
minor ailments that are not so serious
as to require the attention of a physi-
clan, such as Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
coughs, colds and Group.
Chamberlain's Eminent for sprains
bruises and rheumatic pains.
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Do You Sleep Well /?

Chamerlain's Tablets for stomach
troubles, biliousness and constipation.
By having these articles at hand it
would often save the trouble of trip
to town in the busiest season or in
the night, and would enable me to
treat slight ailments as soon as they
appear, and thereby avoid the more
serious diseases that so often follow.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

white at first and covered with a shining
powder, later turning to gray with small
brown scales on its top.
A French scientific journal says that
extensive experiments in the produc-
ton of indelible ink from this fungus
were made by French botanists.
The fungi are simply placed in bot
tie or other container After standing
for day or two they change to a black.
pulpy mass, which, on being filtered
through folded cloth. yields deep
black or brownish ink, not unlike India
ink.
The addition of small quantity of
gum arabic and little of the essence
of cloves is said to improve it and pre-
serve its fuidity.
The ink consists of liquid in which
are suspended the minute spores of the
fungus For this reason it can be
readily identified by means of 4 micro
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
The Career of a Watch-Maker

the counter and Lettice rang the bell for
a clerk 1t was Dan Hanover who an
swered the bell.
Miss Jessup had known Dan Hanover
almost as long as she had known Let
tice and she liked him nearly as we'll.
Dan was big fellow, given to stout
ness, with bald head, grave brown eyes
and sweet smile He had married lit
tie Ellie Landon at twenty and had ten
miserable years with her. Ellie was a
moth whose natural instinct was to fly
by night and seek the brightest light.
She danced and capered until consump-
ton took her. With her went all Dams
savings and the cffervescencc of his life.
For some sixyears now he had worked
at Fortner's. He rented his little house,
all save one room, and ate his meals at
cheap restaurant. His diversions were
church and the moving picture shows.
But he showed no inclination to marry
again.
Thinks one experience is enough .
reasoned Miss Jessup. well, I don't
blame him"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

woman came to the window, reached
in and began to rearrangc some strands
of ribbon. She saw Miss Jessup and
bowed, but her face did not light up
any.
How awful old and tired and help
less Lettice Derby is beginning to look"
Miss Jessup thought II never see the
beat. I believe I'll go In and buy my
lace of her and see if l can't chirk her
up"
So she went in and Lettice came to
wait upon her. Miss Jessup had known
Lettuce always and she liked her. More
than that, she admired her. She knew
that Lettice had had hard life, full of
poverty, sick folks and rigid self-sacri-
fee; that love had never come to her
or any happiness except in small por-
tion-"like spoonfuls of jam, with a
bitter pill at the bottom, like mother
used to give me-" she thought Some
how her heart ached for Lettice and she
watched the girl bring out huge boxes
of lace and plunge patiently into them
Presently another customer came to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

dressing her remarks to her very mucA
wrinkled evening dress as she fished (
out of her trunk. This makes the Sec
ond very unexpected appearance for
YOU"
Eight o'clock found Anne and this
other teachers of her school waiting for
their turn to be presented to the guest
of the evening. Anne was last in the
line, and as the usher gave her his arm
the girl found herself rehearsing the
very correct little speech with which
she hoped to make a good impression
upon her new superior officer; but the
words died in her throat and q light
that was more than recognition leaped
into her eyes, as the guest of the even
ing strobe forward to meet her; and as
his brown hand closed over hers and
he said softly. but masterfuIly. II must
have the first dance, Miss Mystery"
Anne lifted her eyes to his, still with
the happy light glowing in them and
said. Il always find it best to obey the
superintendent"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

1t was not until the end of their third
dance together that she decided that il
was time for her to go.
"Just wait for one more dance
pleaded her companion, "for / shall be
going myself then. / have rather long
run to make tonight" And as Anne ac-
guessed, common impulse made them
move toward the lawn to stroll up and
down in the moonlight during the inter-
mission
Il think you have been most fortunate
in your choice of an employer" she said
as they entered the dancing room again.
my employer?--why, just what do
you mean?" asked the young man.
why" said Anne. mot many chauf-
feurs are privileged to see as much of
the country as you apparently have,
judging from your conversation"
Not many chauffeurs." repeated the
young man, rather puzzled look on his
face. "Why-er-yes, guess l arm
pretty lucky, although hadn't appreciat-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

Miss Jessup put away the lace. She
had more important business now tlan
making aprons.
At noon when she knew that Lettice
would be in her room trying to cook
something over the old burner, she
'phoned to her and asked her to dinner
that evening. There was joy as we'll
as gratitude in the girls voice as she
accepted. Ten minutes later Miss Jes-
sup had Dan Hanover dangling on the
wire at the White House Cafe.
Nov don't say no to me, Dan," she
said. mo one ever say, no to me, l
don't allow it."
But had no such intention" laughed
Dan.
All that afternoon Miss Jessup kept
the telephone hot with orders, and she
had Bessie, her maid of all work, STEP
ping so fast that the poor girl said she
couldn't tell her head from her heels.
When little before seven Lettice ar
rived the house was ablaze with lights,
there were cut flowers in the parlor, and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
By Abner Anthony

send me this little talisman. and, If l
am alive, Twill come to you"
But although she had long repented
her hasty act, her false pride restrained
her from sending the starry messenger
of forgiveness to the man who awaited
its advent with aching heart.
Two weeks had elapsed since Alice
had told Marie of the Service Club
two busy weeks for Marie and all the
members of the infant society. She had
kept her promise and had sent three
boxes of books to the rooms. They had
been packed and distributed among the
various training camps.
1t was the twilight hour, that mysteri-
Gus moment when darkness and daylight
meet and struggle for supremacy. Marie
was playing the Barcarole softly, when
she was suddenly seized by pair of
strong arms and held against heart
whose pulsation even her unframed mind
knew to be exceeding the speed limits.
A voice. oh, so sweetly familiar, was
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
By Joella johnson

Miss Jessup was dressed for the occa-
sion and looking very grand in black
velvet and all her diamonds. Lettice
looked grand, too She had waved her
hair and put on rice powder and she had
a brand-new lace blouse that she had
bought that afternoon in fit of mad
extravaganza. Miss Jcssup pulled three
red roses out of great cut glass vase
and pinned them upon Lettice's breast
with one of her own diamond pins, Just
as she had finished doing that Bessie
ushered in Mr.. Hanover.
Dan looked very nice in his best suit
and the whitest of linen. He had been
freshly shaven and shorn and his bald
spot was almost hidden by dcxterously
laid lock of hair He looked surprised
to see Lettice. And Lettice wa. just as
surprised to see him But Miss Jessup
whiskcd them away to the dining room,
where at the round table were two va
cant places which she indicated with a
smile
Miss Jcssup in action as a hostess was
Incompatible. And she exerted herself
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

alone to the garage which had been
transformed into dance hall for the
evenings festivities.
Good Lord!' and Anne gave a little
scream as big machine shot by her
and came TO sudden stop a few fee,
beyond, MY, but that was a narrow
escape" and the girl leaned weakly
against the door of the garage, totally
unnervcd by the shock.
well, do hope l haven't hurt you,"
came masculine voice from the dark
ness beyond, on which annoyance and
concern struggled for the mastery.
They told me down the road that there
was a dance in the garage here, SO |
was running past looking for a place to
put up my car"
Anne's presence of mind by this time
had returned, and she took in her COM
panion with one all-appraising look.
Mighty good looking for a chauf-
feur," was her inward comment, and
aloud she said:
Il am all right now, thank you. I
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
By Elsie Endicott

ed it until you spoke"
Once more they glided off, and at the
end of the dance Anne held out her
hand.
at has been a very pleasant even
ing" she said Thank you for having
helped to make it so. Good night-Mr.
Stranger"
Good night" and his hand closed
over hers as he quickly caught the
meaning in her words. Good night,
Miss Mystery"
At the end of the hotel season Anne
went up to Aunt James little mountain
home to rest for a couple of weeks, and
then went back to Georgeville for the
opening of school.
Anne found Georgeville all excite
ment. There was to be reception and
dance to welcome the new superintend-
ent. and Anne, womanlike, was just as
eager as all the rest to see what he was
like.
well. you old dear" she said, ad-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

She eyed him curiously as he stood
side by side with Lettice Derby, touching
shoulders with her, but as unaware of
her as though she were in the next
county.
And Lettice acted quite a, uncon-
scious of Dan
They say propinquity acts like a
charm" thought Miss Jessup, with keen
amusement. Seems to have failed here
somehow. They've worked together in
that store for six years and l bet neither
has seen the other yet. Funny thing"
Miss Jessup was not sentimental, but
as she trudged home with her lace she
soliloquized:
"Pshawl" said Miss Jessup to herself
angrily. II bet I could put this fate
hoodoo out of business If l half tried.
I've great mind to see what can do
Dams never seen Lettice in anything
dressier than shirtwaist. and she's
never seen him at all. I've never done
much in the way of trying to get Gu
pid's job away from him, but this
time"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
I A Member of the Club

join the club" Alice has said, respect
fully, when she had first outlined her
plans to Marie, in the lattcr's cosey
sanctum
But II help with money and books
and necessities that the men require,
can not ! become member without
having someone belonging to me in the
service?"
Alice shook her dainty, gold-crowned
head, slowly, and drew her level brows
thoughtfully over deep blue eyes. mo,
dear, the first and primary rule of our
club reads: Members of the Wheeling
Service Club must have someone
brother, cousin, uncle or sweetheart
in the service of the United States.
You are the only child, Marie, and since
you quarrelled with Ted"
II know, Alice" Marie interposed,
quickly. dull, red flush, which her
companion did not fail to perceive, at
the mention of the we'll known name,
mounting to the roots of her dusky hair.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

OF course, I am extremely sorry that
! can not join; but l will help you all
just the same. There are loads of books
in the storeroom that l will send to the
clubroom, together with many from my
own collection. And if there Is any 9TH
er way in which l can aid, why just tell
me-"
You are jewel, Marie. We shall be
delighted to initiate you into the society
and let you wear our special service
ring when you decide to reinstate Ted
into your favor" Alice retreated, pre-
cipitately, before Marie's furious bonn
bardment Of pillows
Alone with her thoughts, Marie open
ed the drawer of her dainty escritoire
and slowly Withdrew a portrait of a
young soldier. Her eyes filled with
tears as she gazed at the pictured face
which smiled at her with the dear, boy
ish frankness she loved 1t was the
same story, old, yet ever new, of low
er's quarrel and youths and rnaiden's
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
She Considered 1t Best to Obey

escort win give you a sufficient excuse,
but l think you'd better go if only for a
few minutes so that the other girls won't
feel that you are trying to be differ
emit"
After dinner she went to her little
room under the caves to don her par
ty gown" "Goodnessl" she exclaimed
to herself as she shook out her dress,
how gay / shall be. l wonder if / even
remember how to dance l haven't been
to party since the farewell evening
that the teachers gave to the old super
intendent Wonder what the new man'll
be like" her mind wandering off to the
one subject that lay nearest her heart.
They say he's young and very fascinat-
ing. Well, suppose all the teachers in
the district'll set their caps for him
but here's one that won't" and she
jabbed hairpin in with extra force, for
Anne had ideas on the subject of men"
The last lock of hair securely fastened,
and the last frill on the dress coaxed
and patted into place, Anne sailed forth
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

whispering in her ear: "You sent for
me, Marie? had almost despaired,
dearest, when found the blessed tails
man in the Rhymes of Red Cross
Man ! had given you some time ago.
You know, now, that it was always you
! loved-Viola is my cousin Jim's hance.
dear, and was learning his where
abouts from her. Say you understand
and still want me, DEAR" and Marie,
with sigh of content. obeyed.
Experience had taught her wisdom
so she did not tell him that the
Rhymes" had been placed in the case
of books by mistake. 1t would spoil all
and love was too elusive and precious to
be destroyed
Ted is "over there" now with the 9TH
er legions of Uncle Sans eagles" do
ing his "bit" for God and country. Ma
RE, full-Hedged member of the Serv-
ice Club, prays nightly for his safe re-
turn with tiny American flag pressed
close to her anxious heart.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

was really more scared than hurt. All
guests at the dance are putting up their
machines in the empty lot behind the
garage. III show you the way" she
added graciously, "for l suppose you
don't want to miss any dance. There
goes the music now"
why, | don't" began the young
man and stopped, for Anne had walked
ahead and was pointing out the place
where a number of machines had al
ready been parked. why to be truth
full, said he when he had caught UP
with the girl, Il wasn't quite sure
whether to go to the dance or not. You
see, I've just driven this car down from
the training camp at Plattsburg and
haven't had time to get partner" with
a question in his eyes,
Anne laughed. Why" she said, that
was exactly my trouble; but then am
only going to stay little while"
well, then. may l have the pleas
uref" asked the young man quickly, and
Anne nodded afirmativcly.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

tonight The dinner was such as her
guests had probably never before tasted.
Afterward in the parlor great operate
stars sang their loveliest through the
talking machine 1t was while one sing
er purled forth Comm Thro' the Rye"
that Miss Jessup saw Lettice and Dan
looking at each other in a way that for
those who know has only one interpre-
tation.
WELL" Miss Jessup thought when at
1880 o'clock she was taking off her
false hair and rubbing cold cream on
her face before her glass; II did just
what ! planned. Tomorrow morning
they'll meet on the old prosaic plane. but
this evening has made memory for
them that will last forever Lettice will
be new Lettice to Dan tomorrow, and
Dan will be a new Dan to Lettice. In
about six weeks they'll be engaged and
in about six weeks more they'll be mar
ried. Let me see. What shall l give
them for wedding present"
But Miss Maria Jessup fell asleep be-
fore she decided.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

pride which each felt they must uphold
at the expense of their life's happiness.
Ted Osborne and Marie had been
tacitly engaged since high school days,
when he had proudly escorted her home
from school and to the various class So
Gals. Ted was likable chap whole
some young American, in whose veins
coursed rich red blood-the precious
legacy of his colonial ancestors.
Their mutual affection waxed stronger
and deeper with their years. Upon Ted's
return from college it was an open Sc
cret with both families, plus large cir
Gle of friends and acquaintance that
sometime, In the very near future, the
daughter of the house of Varney would
unite her fortune with that of the son
of the house Of Osborne. Their engage
ment tea" few weeks later verified
these conjectures
Followed months of unalloyed happi-
ness and peace. Marie and Ted were
content to live in an Elysium of their
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

own creation-blissfully ignorant of all
alien disturbances. But the grim god Of
war had relentlessly destroyed other
Edens and his ruthless hand soon de-
scended upon theirs. Ted enlisted in the
aviation corps. A dance was given in
his honor at the Varney's stately dwell
ing. Marie was outwardly gay and joy
Gus, but her heart was heavy with grief
Perhaps it was all due to her nervous
state; but when she overheard Elsie
Lee tell Inez Hayes that "Ted couldn't
care so very much for Marie, since he
had already danced three dances with
Viola bearing and was now in the con-
servatory with her." something seemed
to snap within her heart and wild
hatred for Ted Osborne obsessed her.
She upbraided him with his fckleness
and refused to listen to his repeated at
tempts at explanation. Hurt and angry,
Ted left with the parting words: "When
you realize the injustice of your re-
marks, Marie, and want me back, just
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

pne OF those that bloom suddenly out of
the SHOWS of March. Mrs Briggs had
run over to say that she had seen a
spider spinning outside her window.
Spring was at hand and Miss Jessup felt
that curious awakening we all feel when
we begin to realize that green leaves
and blossoms are on the way. Then fol-
lowed the impulse to use lace instead of
plain, old maidish embroidery. Lace
seemed younger and more frivolous and
miss Jessup longed to be young and
frivolous.
She loitered down Main street, past
the freshening window displays. At
Fortner's she paused to look at some
new gingham. While she stood there
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

during the summer.
But this time it seemed harder than
ever to decide what to do, for the wait
resses of her hotel and the one across
the lake were to have HOP" that even
iEg, and to find sufficient excuse for
not joining in the festivities was what
was puzzling the girl just now
"Oh! there's Mr. Steven's"-as the
manager of the hotel came into sight.
"I'll ask him to advise me what to do
and she hurried over to meet him.
why, I'd just look in for half an
hour if were you" he said when she
had finished. "You needn't dance if
you don't want to, and your lack of an
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
Artificial Eve,

To make the artificial eye practically
indistinguishable is the aim of British
army surgeon who is experimenting with
ball made of cartilage as a substitute
for a metal or glass eye A sphere of
such construction when put in place
establishes connections with blood YES
sells and the surrounding tissues.
When thus fixed in the cavity it is
supposed to be capable of movement cor
responding to that of normal eye. and,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
Perfume Ring.

A ring charged with smell good" |.
the latest conceit designed to catch the
ladies. who. by the way. will probably
adopt the new bauble with the. excuse
that it is designed to catch the men.
There is no doubt of the charm which
goes with the person of properly per-
fumed female. and properly" in this
case means just enough and not too
much.
This ring is made of hollow band,
with convenient means of filling and
also means of allowing the perfume to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
Convex Drawing Frame.

Tracing and copying are now regard
ed as permissible, whereas heretofore
the child whose artistic accomplish
mcnts were being cultivated was dis
couraged from this. It is now contend
ed that the child will unconsciously take
on some of the desirable characteristics
of the artist being copied.
A new drawing frame has been re-
Gently devised which facilitates this op-
Grafton. The body of this frame is
made of one piece of sheet metal, the
surface being. made slightly convex to
stretch the drawing paper tight and
cause the sams to grip firmly pattern
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

dinarily can not enjoy this for the lack
Of an open air bedroom.
The new feature also permits the use
of the bedroom for dressing purposes
without regard to the temperature out
side, which is a consideration which
does not go with the strictly open-air
bedroom
The new bed is designed with some
overhang, SO that it may be pushed half
out the window, and in this position the
bead of the occupant may be thrust out
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
TOadstOOl Ink.

The utilization of a common variety
of fungus for the manufacture of ink.
now both costly and scarce, has been
proposed in France.
The ink-yielding fungus. which is
often found growing in clusters where
decaying vegetable matter exists in rich,
damp soil, is sometimes called the "ink-
stand or the ink bottle" because of the
fact that when it decays black liquid
is produced.
Its cap is ELONGATED and beIl-shaped.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
Knit Two Socks Instead Of One.

The art of knitting two socks at once
one inside the other-has recently
been introduced into this country from
Europe and Is exciting much interest
among Red Cross workers, says the
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Two. instead of one, balls of yarn are
required, but the regular number of nee
dies is used. Stitches being taken with
each thread alternately.
The outer sock is made wrong side
out, while the ianAr one is knit in thu
regular war
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
Fresh Air Bed.

NEW style of bed
has been built for the
persons who prefer to
breathe the free air
of nature all night
instead of tho some
what vitiated air of
the interior of the
bedroom and who or
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20
Byways In the Land of Popular Science

into the open, while his body enjoys the
comforts of an inside room.
The overhang is covered with a metal
frame, which permits of the use of a
curtain or screen, and another curtain
may be drawn across the opening of the
window in order to keep the interior of
the apartment at comfortable tempera-
ture during very cold weather.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-20

furthermore, fills the space so that there
is no depression, as is invariably the case
when she'll is used Although time
must yet prove the practicability of the
scheme. there is reason to expect that
the war has brought forth another tri-
umph in plastic surgery.-From the
Popular Mechanics Magazine.