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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Embroidery an Old Art.

Embroidery is supposed to be. enc of
the earliest domestic arts, for it is
argued that it must have been en-
ployed for decorative purposes very
soon after sewing was invented. This
would place it long before the art of
weaving was discovered and back in
the days when the skins of animals
were the only material for clothing
that existed. The earliest known spec
linens of embroidery, however, are
some fragments discovered a Egypt.
and the earliest of these is supposed
to have been made about the fifteenth
century 3. C. Naturally materials of
this kind disappear very rapidly, and
il is only in a very dry climate like
Egypt. with its sandy soil. that fab
RIGS suitable for embroidery could sur.
viye.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30

Yes, but I'm going with. papa and
the Sharons. I'll see you there"
well. Wen dance the cotillion to-
gether, anyhow"
I'm afraid not. promised Mr..
Kinney"
"Whatr' Georges tone was
shocked. as at Incredible news. "Well,
you could break that engagement,
guess, if you wanted fol Girls always
can get out of things when they want
to. Won't your"
Il don't thfnA So.
'Why not?"
Because l promised him. Several
days ago."
"See herei" said the stricken George.
IF you're going to decline to dance
that cotillion with me simply because
you've promised a-a-a miserable
red-headed outsider like Fred Kinney,
why we might as well quit !"
"Quit what?
"You know perfectly well what
mean" he said huskily.
81 don't"
"Well, you ought tot"
But don't at ALL"
George, thoroughly hurt, and not a
little embittered, expressed himself
in short outburst of laughter: "Well.
l ought to have seen it !"
"Seen whatT
THAT you might turn out to be a
girl who'd like fellow of the red
headed Kinney sort. l ought to have
seen it from the first!"
Lucy bore her disgrace lightly. "Oh.
dancing a cotillion with person
doesn't mean that you like him-but
| don't see anything in particular the
matter with Mr. Kinney What isl"
II prefer not to discuss It," said
George CURLY. Hes an enemy of
mine"
"WhyT
II prefer not to discuss it."
well, but"
81 prefer not to discuss !"
"Very WELL" She began to hum the
air of the song which Mr.. George Am
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Sid Publications.

An odd bit of the past turns up in
a list of old publications soon to be
sold at auction. namely. TO give it its
full. imposing title. "a Sermon
Preached at White-Chapel in the Pres
ence of Many Honorable and Worship
full. the Adventures and Planters for
Virginia. and Published for the Ben
eft and Use OF the Colony, Planted.
and TO bee P;antad there and for the
Advancement OF szeir Christian Pur-
rose The Rev. William Symonds
preached that serin,sf. notes the Chris
tan Science Monitor. and described
Virginia as a land "vsits the fruitful
ness whereof England. osir mistresse
cannot compare. no, not SThen she is
in her greatest pride Yes he preached
10 rather a sorry congregation. says
history. largely composed of immi-
grants whoehad failed at hGILe through
bad habits little calculated to help
in a new country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30

berson was now discoursing, 20 moon
of my delight that knows no wane"-
and there was no further conversation
on the. back seat.
The contrivance stopped with a
heart-shaking jerk before IsabePs
house. The gentlemen jumped down,
helping Isabel and Fanny to descend ;
there were friendly leavetakings-and
one that was not precisely friendly.
'It's 'au revoir' till tonight, isn't it?'
Lucy asked. laughing.
Good afternoon said George, and
he did not wait, as his relatives did, to
see the old sewing machine start brisk
ly down the street, toward the Shar-
ons; its lighter load consisting now
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Eisherman,s Maecnt

A mascot TO which deep-sea fisher
men attach great Importance is a tiny
fiat stone or bone found in the ear o.
plaice AMI other fish. The wearer OF
one of these stones is supposed to be
immune to the danger Of drowning.
1t is easy to find these stones In the
ears Of fish. although they are no big
ger than a split lentil. Anybody who
cares to look for one and TO examine
ii will see on its surface light and dark
rings similar to those found on q
larger scale in tree trunks The mum
Der Of rings tells the age of the fish
as q new ring s9pears each year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30

ago they had passed the Anderson
mansion. as that a sample OF your
taste in architectural" he asked.
Yes. Whyr
Because it strikes me you better go
somewhere and study the subject a
little!"
Lucy looked puzzled. What makes
you have so much feeling about IL?
Have l offended your"
"'offended' nothing = George re-
turned brusquely. Girls usually
think they know II all as soon as
they've learned 10 dance and dress and
tiirt little. They never know any
thing about things like architecture.
for instance. That house was about
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30

HTs .Au REvolR' TILL TONIGHT, ISN'T lTq"

in
a
in the
accomplishments
with the peic predictions
important family
in
he he
of
he
when
in
o Lucy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30

higher. and they'd sell part of their
vards and let the people that bought
1t build on 1T TO live In, till they
haven't hardly any of 'em got big, open
yards any more, and it's getting all
built up. The way it used to be it was
a gentleman's country estate, and
that's the way my grandfather ought
to keep it. He lets these people take
too many liberties: they do anything
they want to-
But how could he stop them p
Lucy asked, surely with reason. "If
he sold them the land it's theirs, isn't
it,"
George remained serene In the face
of this apparently difficult question
He ought to have all the tradespeople
boycott the families that SCI, part of
their yards that way. All he'd have to
do would be to tell the tradespeople
they wouldn't get any more orders
from the family if they didn't do it,
From the familyT WHIT family?''
"Our family" said George. upper
turbed. "The Ambersons."
81 see!' she murmured, and evident.
ly she did see something that he did
not, for, as she lifted her muff to her
face he asked:
What are you laughing at now?"
"Why?"
"You always seem to have some
little secret of your own to get happy
overr'
always =" she exclaimed. "What
big word, when we only met last
nightw
That's another case of it." he said
with obvious sincerity. "One of the
reasons l don't like you-much lis
you've got that way of seeming qui-
city superior to everybody else"
I'll" she cried. 81 have?"
"Oh. you think you keep it sort of
confidential to yourself, but it's plain
enough l don't believe in that kind
of thing. 1 think the worlds like this
there's a few people that their birth
and position, and so on, puts them at
the top, and they ought to treat each
other entirely as equals" His voice
betrayed a little emotion as he added
Il wouldn't speak like this to every
body"
you mean you're confiding your
deepest creed-Or code, what ever il
is-to me?"
go on; make fun of it, then p
George said bitterly. "You do think
you're terribly cleverI 1t makes me
tired!"
"Well, as you don't like my seeming
quietly superior after this I'll be nois
lily superior" she returned cheerfully
I'VE aim to please!"
81 had a notion before l came fol
you today that we were going to quar-.
REL" he said.
mo, we won't; 1t takes tYoi" She
laughed and waved her muff toward a
new house. not quite completed, stand.
ing in field upon their right They
had passed beyond ANDERSON addition
and were leaving the northern fringes
of the town for the open country
isn't that beautiful housed" she ex
claimed. Papa and call it our Beau.
tiful House."
George was not pleased. Does il
belong to your"
"Of course mott Papa brought me
out here the other day. driving in his
machine, and We both loved ii. It's Sc
spacious and dignifed and plain"
Yes, it's plain enoughi" George
grunted
Yet it's lovely; the gray-green root
and shutters give just enough color
with the trees, for the long white
walls. 1t seems to be the finest house
I've seen in this part of the country
George was outraged by an enthu-
siasm so ignorant-not ten minutes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Did He Hasten In2

She-"Oh, Jack, dear. I'm glad
you've come. Father is so excited and
disturbed. Do go in and calm him %
He-"Very well. But what's the mat
ter with him?" he-Well-er-I
Just told him you wanted to marry
me."-Boston Transcript.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
1ees' Winos.

A bees wing moves so fast that
hitherto no moving picture could catch
It, but it has at last been photo
graphed by an electric spark lasting
q hundredth Of a second, during
which time twenty sharp negatives
were made.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
No place for Him to pie.

Daniel Webster. taken IN one day In
a town. OF decided Democratic lean
ings, begged his friends 10 take him
hcme at once. Il was born Federal
ist,n he pleaded. Il have lived Fed
eralist. and / can't die in a Democratic
town"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Uncle El,en.

'I's willin' to love my fellowmen,"
said Uncle Eben; but / can't git up
no mo- ambition to 'sociate wifi some
of 'em dan a rabbit has fob maxim up
to houn' dog"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
The Buyers
Guide

The firms whose names arc ryprs-
scented In eur Advertising columns
are worthy Of the confidence Of every
person In the community who has
money to spend The fact that they
advertise stamps then - enterpris-
ing. progressive men Of business, Q
credit to Our town, and deserving Of
support Our advertising columns
comprise q BuyerS Guide to fair
dealing, good goods. honest pricss
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
We Wonder.

Here's question I'd like to pro
pound" remarked the Observer of
Events and Things: Does a bow
legged soldier become knock-kneed
when he faces the enemy for the first
timer
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Look for Opportunities.

/ used to say Nobody uses me
right Nobody gives me chance"
But if chances had been snakes /
would have been bitten hundred
times day. We need oculists not
opportunities.-Ralph Parlette.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
There's a ditch on that side.

drivingi There's a ditch on that side.
Look"
George turned too late; the cutters
right runner went into the ditch and
snapped off; the little sleigh upset,
and. after dragging its occupants some
fifteen yards, left them lying together
in { bank of snow. Then the vigorous
young horse kicked himself free of
all annoyances and disappeared down
the road, gallopirg cheerfully.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
Paint From Hands.

Paint and varnish can easily be re-
moved from ones hands by first rub
bing any kind Of grease or lard well
into hands, then washing them with
warm water and soap-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-09-30
As Usual.

The man who is always telling what
a perfectly lovely place he used TO
live in makes you wonder how he ever
came TO leave such an Eden.-Farm
Life
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
League Will be Endorsed.

Fight and fillibuster as they will,
we do not believe that handful of
recalcitrant senators will be able to
defeat the League of Nations. This
wonderful conception for maintain
ing the international equilibrium of
the future is of American origin and
we believe that nearer one-hundred
per cent. of the. American people en-
dorse it than have endorsed any great
movement in the past. The failure of
America, the greatest nation on earth
to-day, to endorse the League of Ma
tions would be { worldwide calamity
second only in consequence to the
world-war itself. Concerning the
League of Nations, the following is
a paragraph full of interest taken
from the Yorkville Enquirer:
GAS to whether the League of Ma
tions will preserve the peace of the
world indefinitely, we cannot be GER
tain. The probability is that it will
not do so. But we will have peace
longer with the League than without
it. And so far as trying to hold Amer
lea aloof from theobligations of the
League, that is absurd. We are the
biggest nation of the biggest people
in the world to-day. To think of occu-
pying such status without incurring
the responsibilities which 60 there
with is absurd. 1t is not even credit
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
Even Great Men Err Sometimes.

No man is infallble, however
great. President Wilson made mis-
take when he recommended the re-
peal of legislation restricting the sale
of wine and beer and congress, refus-
ed to make the change in the existing
law. The President again made mis-
take in vetoing the measure repeating
the so-called daylight saving law. In
matters of that chracter, we believe
the senators and congressman are in
closer touch with the people of every
section and are therefore in a better
position to know of the economic
needs than the chief executive him
self. There are scores and hundreds
cf matters affecting the public well
fare in which the Presidents wishes
should prevail. But in this instance
we believe congress should have pass
ed the amendment repeating the day.
light saving bill, which was purely a
war measure, if it has any claim for
existance at all, over the presidents
veto.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
Mexico Next.

"Uncle Sam" had conspicuous
part in setting To right the wrongs of
Europe and unless our neighbors to
the southwest of us set their house
in order, it will be MeXico's time next
to get sound thrashing. Scarcely a
day passes that some thefts or MUIR
ders along the border are not report
ed. This thing can not go on indefi-
nitely. Those people who reside just
east of the Mexican border have as
good reason to look to the "Stars and
Stripes" for protection as those of us
who are made safe from Mexican
depradations by residing thousands
of miles from them. All of those mil
lions of Mexican half-breeds are
scarcely worth the life of a single
American citizen, and yet the same
reason that carried our army across
the Atlantic-the safeguarding Of
human iberty-may cause our
armies to cross the Rio Grande. The
outlaws should be made to under
stand that it will be Mexico's time
next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
next.
Estravagant or Economical, Which?

Eytravagant or Economical, Which?
The germs of generalization seem
to be in the atmosphere and but few
individuals are immune to them. In
this day of high wages, fictitious val
,ues and easy money there is an evil
dent pronenss on the part of many
people to be extravagant. The calm,
level-headed individual will not be
carried off his feet, however, but will
rather seize this opportunity to lay
by in ,tore for the Season that will
not abound SO greatly R prosperity
And, little as the average person
thinks Of it such season is as certain
to come as night follows day.
Two ways are open to every in
dividual, and whether you choose to
or not, you are bound to travel one
of them. One has "Extravagance"
emblazoned above it and leads to fl
nancial disaster, embarrassment and
utter dependence; the other road has
written across it Economy" and it
leads to a competency, contenthent,
happiness.
Which will you travel? Which will
you teach your son to travel? Unless
you teach hin! to embark upon the
way of Economy, why eXpend your
LIES blood boarding money that will
contribute to his downfall rather than
be blessing to him?
"Extravagant or economical"
which? This is a more serious ques-
tion than most persons realize.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

largeness of the price Of melons that
we concur in what Goldsmith said
once upon time: "The hours we
pass with happy prospects in view
are more pleasant than those crowned
with full fruition."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
Doomed to Disappointment.

Along with the descendants of
Ham, who always view the future
with roseate glasses before their orbs,
we jubilated over the approach of
the watermelon season, but when it
arrived our spirits were so depressed
over the smallness of the size and the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Mr.. Ford is reported as stating on
the stand, while testifying in his
damage suit, that all professional SOL
diers are murderers. All we have to
say is that his son, although an only
son, should have gone to the front
along with other American boys to
murder the Germans, if he SO chooses
to speak of their heroism.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

able that we should want to do SO. To
try to evade the responsibility that
goes with our Importance would be
simply contemplate, and that Ameri-
ca could be contemplate seems i'm
possible"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Farming has at last become more
profitable than the practice of law, If
we are to judge by the recent retire
ment of several of Aiken's leading
lawyers to engage in farming.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

The selfish individual who lives to
make money grows smaller and small
er as his fortune grows larger and
larger. Watch the men who are pur-
suing such a course and see If this
statement is not true.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
Good Meeting at Modoc.

Good NWeeClnS at NOQOc:
The mission societies in the church
es comprising the third division of the
Edge6eld association held a good
meeting at Modoc last Wednesday.
1t was great pleasure to be present
on this occasion and see the interest
manifested by those present in the
work of our mission societies. Mrs.
John M. Bussey of Parkcville, divi-
sion president, has been doing some
telling work, as each of the five
churches in the division was repre-
sented by delegates; Clark's Hill, Mo
doc, Red Hill, Red Oak Grove, Parks
vile and Plum Branch.
The meeting was called to order
by Mrs. Bussey who is an earnest,
honest, sincere and devoted leader
of this division. The morning devo-
tions were led by Mrs. Zelpha Thur
mond, president of the Red Oak
Grove society, who has held this po-
sition longer than any other presi-
dent in the association in the oldest
society in our association. The greet
ing was given by Mrs. Fannie Nc
Daniel and responded to by Mrs. W.
J. Talbert.
Every society responded with re-
port of the years work, and Mrs. j.
L. Minis gave some idea in a talk as
to the work to be accomplished before
the annual meeting at Stevens Creek
church in August.
DR.. R. G. Lee was present on invi-,
tation and made an inspirational and
helpful address on the potentialities
in Woman's Missionary service
The recess hour was spent in social.
mingling with friends and co-workers
from the churches in the division and
others whowere present to show their
interest and sympathy. A delightful
dinner was served out in the open.
The afternoon devotions were con-
Quoted by Mrs. R. E. Coleman, presi-
dent of the Plum Branch society.
1t was regretted that Miss Enmie
Lanham could not be with US on this
occasion, Mrs, Bussey calling the roll
of Young Woman's Auxiliaries, Miss
Kenrick responding from Red Oak
Grove and Miss Annie McDopald
from Parksville: During the Y. W. A..
session, Miss Kathleen Kenrick gave
her impressions of the Southern Bap-i
/ tist convention which she attended
in Atlanta, and Miss Gazzie Osborne
of Parksville sang vocal solo whichss
everyone enjoyed.
The Sunbeam session was in charge,
of Mrs. Mamie Tillman, who talked
to those present on the Importance
of the work and gave some of the
ideals for the coming year.
The Red Oak Grove Sunbaar.s III
der the leadership Of E-:S5 IIe::-::ck,
gave very interesting c:iocc;=e CO.
ried out by two little ladies, r-iiss IS
Dow and Agner.
Mrs. Bussey announced thas ss..::o
next division meeting would be held
at Parksvlle soon after the annual
melting.
Mrs. w. j. Talbert was appointed
to organize the Sunbeam bands in all
the churches not organized, in the
third division, and was expecting to
organize at Modoc on Saturday. Mrs.
Talbert could not be surpassed in this
capacity as an inspirer of young peo-
ple.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

According to recent court decl-
sion. it costs a fellow $500 to steal
a kiss in Pennsylvania. We have not
seen any South Carolina quotations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Cards of Thanks, Obituaries, Res
nlutions and Political Notices pub
Hshed at advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

People resent the watering" of
stock by masters of finance, but we
haven't heard of anybody objecting
to Mother Nature watering" some
melons this season.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

No communications will be pub
ashed unless accompanied by the
writer's name.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

If this weather continues, cellulold
collars and seersucker coats will COM
mand premium.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

With corn selling at two dollars
cash in Chicago, would it not be a
good idea to give the growing crop
another coat of top-dresser?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Money may make the old mare 60
but thirty-ive cents cotton will make
her trot little faster.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Germans are already asking for
loans from Wall Street with which
to purchase American goods. Five
wears ago she was lender instead of
a borrower.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

It takes the Dixie Highway a long
time to get to Edgefeld. 1t has been
"coming" this way for year or
more. Wonder who can speed it up!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

The city of Columbia picked up
$4,000 that John Duncan dropped on
the city hall property. Wonder If 1T
will be a case of comes easy, goes
easy"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

1t is bad enough to be South
Carolina legislator sitting in January
but to be Georgia legislator in ses-
sion in July-the good Lord deliver
US!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Will the next geography show At
lanta or Macon as the capital OF
Georgia? That is the burning ques-
ton before the Georgia legislature
now in session.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

"Is Buttermilk Alcoholic" is the III
tie of an editorial in the Greenwood
Index. Well, if it is so decided, we ex-
pect to see the price of cows advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

We're mighty glad that Mr.. Ford
is not being sued for damages. He
might advance the price Of cars if ne
lost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16
Wednesday, July 16.

Sic Everett True on the man who
first offers "Made in Germany"
goods for sale.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

It ought to be mighty small loaf
the loafer gets these times when man
power is in such great demand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

The court that is trying Henry
Ft .d's damage suit is running in low
gear, having entered upon the third
month and the end is not yet in sight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Entered as second class matter at
she postotfice at Edgefield, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-16

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $500 per year
sn advance.