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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1919-10-24

Clintonyille - Is Clintonyille in the
midst of a gold ore section? Recently
Adam Schmitz of the town of Deer
Greek filed four leases which give him
the right for fifty years to mine gold
and silver on the farm properties OF
Carl Due and Harold Link OF Deer
Creek and on the farms of John Kie-
fer and Louis Hoffman of Bear Creek.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
When a Girl Marries

tried to light a cigarette three
matches in succession fiickered out
in his trembling fingers.
Jim pulled furiously for a second
or two, and then he turned to me
with a air Of command.
You've busted every blamed
dood-dad in this room six times.
Now get rid of that fool cloth an
sit down a minute without fidget-
ing. I've something to say to you
might as well get it of my chest
now"
At Jim's mere tone a choke came
into my throat. 1t was so cold, so
aloof. 1 did as he babe me, put
away the dust cloth and sat down,
but I chose a chair opposite him,
not a coy perch on the arm of his
chair. Jim narrowed his eyes and
studied me through a cloud Of
smoke. Then he plunged into the
very middle of his own thoughts.
Anne, from now on I'm going to
insist that you be decent to my
friends, just because they are my
friends-and without waiting six
months or so to make up your mind
to il. There are such things as
tact and diplomacy in the world,
though you don't seem to realize II.
Dick and Doris and good old Tom
have helped me over the first ditch.
Now quit snubbing them. I'm going
to be rich, and I'm not going to
have you handicap me by acting
snippy to the folks 1 need-the
folks who are my best friends" he
added in hasty correction.
You're thinking how I didn't
make friends with Betty at first,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Your Baby's Summer
MAKE 1T A HEALTHFUL ONE

change that has occurred in the
milk during the hour it has been In
the warm kitchen.
And right here let me say that II
you arrange to take your baby
away from home for the day the
milk must be kept at a low tenn
perature while you are carrying It
about. a hot-cold bottle is excel
lent for this. 1t is most dangerous
to do, as I see so many, many
women do. carrying a bottle Of milk
about in a handbag for a couple Of
hours and give il TO the poor, help
less baby at feeding time.
Then. many refrigcratOrs are In
most unsanitary condition. To the
casual observer, they look clean.
But how about the drain pipe, the
waste pipe. and the pan or depres-
sion receiving the melted ice? The
pipes should be taken out and
cleaned with a cloth wound about a
long wire.
This cleaning should be followed
by another and another until there
is no more slime" upon the cloth.
Then use a strong solution Of boil
ing hot washing soda. Pour sew
eral gallons of this through the
pipes and into the pan. Rinse with
clear water and. if possible. expose
the refrigerator to the direct rays
of the sun for a day.
With a weekly cleaning and suffi-
cient ice it ought to be ready to
take reasonable good care of the
milk and other foods for the sum-
mer. But even If you do not pos
sess a refrigerator you can impro-
wise one by placing covered stone
crock in a pail of ice. The outside
of the pail may be wrapped in car
pet or burlap TO help prevent prem
ature melting. The bottle of mirk
may be kept inside of the covered
stone crock. OF course. more ice
must be purchased before the ice
in the pail is half melted. This is
really n saving and sanitary meas
ure at the same time.
There is an attitude that some OF
our poor mothers have that is far
from wise. II your baby shows any
signs Of Illness do not hesitate one
moment Call n doctor and If you
are unable TO do that. Immediately
call upon whatever charity is pro-
vided in your community for sick
babies. Delay in cases of sickness
is always dangerous. but IL is both
dangerous and exhibiting 4 remark
able degree Of false pride 10 hesitate
to seek these charities il your baby\
needs attention.
Take your bahy's summer a bit
more seriously this year. And in
the fall when you look at the de-
lightful little man of the future
you will be glad you took special
care Of the baby in your home dur
ing the summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
By Anne Lisle.
CHATTER CNXXIH.
CCT WON'T borrow another cent

GIT WON'T borrow another cent
from Tom" said Jim medi-
= tatively.
"Will you let me ask Mr.. Nor
reys to let us have the money for
day or two?" 1 ventured.
II was just waiting for you to
suggest my making a fool Of my
self that way" said Jim in a trem-
bling voice and with an expression
that made me feel as if he'd struck
me. I'll have no more favors
from Anthony Norreys. Guess III
call up Dick west He may know
something about the delay in the
checks"
While Jim was getting in touch
with Mr.. West, 1 forced myself to
consider the situation in which our
FIRST morning of riches found us.
We seemed to be in financial straits,
worse than any we had faced in our
poorest days. There was a check
for $500 TO the Sturges Construc-
ton Company that must be met
that very day-and in the bank We
had 81 or IS. We had no more
credit than comes to people whose
bank account has never been more
than $500 or $500 at a time.
We were facing grave difficult
ties. Moreover, we were not facing
them in a spirit Of comradeship and
unity. Jim brushed my suggestions
aside as il didn't count. and
nothing I said was. worth consider
ing.
Up To the Boy.
He stood with his back to me
while he telephoned and talked so
low that didn't get a word of what
he was saying. When he turned
away there was a crease between
his brows and he was mumbling to
himself as if calculating something.
I remembered how joy
fully he had gone to work as in
spector in the cap factory and with
what devotion he had brought me
the first fruits Of that work earned
by the march, march, march all
through the long hours which tor
tured his lame ankle That had
been for me. But this wealth Jim
had won in a stock transaction
seemed to be all for himself.
Even though knew was risk
ing a snub, I had to venture a
question:
'Is-is everything all right, JIM"
I asked
He looked up with a start
Everything? Oh, yes! II the
boy comes fast enough, that Is.
They're sending II by messenger.
A certified check Dick West just
got his. Hope the kid hurries."
You couldn't telephone the bank
that funds are on the way, or the
Sturges company that you'd like
them to hold up the check until to-
morrow" I asked.
81 could not!' retorted Jim, curt
y. IF things break right I'm in
velcet II they don't"
He shrugged his shoulders idly.
But his manner wasn't idle" 1t
had that tenseness have seen come
over him when he is waiting for the
turn Of a card, the fall of the dice,
the finish Of race. And when he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
By Loretto G. Lynch.

no season of the year, perhaps,
IN is as trying to the average
1 baby as the summer time.
And nothing is quite so wearing on
a mother as to have to worry all
through the warm days with a sick
and peevish youngster.
There are certain alterations,
however, which may be made in
even the poorest home to add to the
general comfort and health Of the
baby during these warm months.
ARRANGEMENTS must be made for the
baby to sleep alone and preferably
in a room by himself. One poor
mother showed me a very good ar
rangcment she had in her little
three-room tenement She had
railing roughly made OF wooden
Stats. It was about three feet in
height and was bolted TO her sta
tionary washtubs. 1t was finished
in white enamel.
Upon the washtubS, thus protec-
ted. the babys bed was made and
he slept at night. Over the rail was
placed a mosquito netting. In this
way. no rad a room to himself with
no on else breathing the same air.
In crowded quarters, the best
room, the parlOr or company room,
might be converted into a sleeping
place for baby at night. \ collap-
sibIe crib or q rail arrangement
about 4 table or piano top may be
used
only too often does a mother
neglect to battle her baby in sum-
mer because the things OF the bath
are not near at hand. \ soap box
one mother in a crowded tenement
for storing her baby's bath things.
II was painted white and neatly
lined with white oilCloth.
In il was baby's soap and clean
wash cloths and towels. as well as
some unscentcd talcum. vaseline,
safety pins and a very few other
necessities. But the box was al
WAYS accessible and always ready,
and if baby was fTetful in the late
afternoon, il took but a moment to
gee him into a tepid path in his
own little tub without the incon-
venience of looking up the towels,
soap. etc.
Physicians tell US that more
babies are i'll because OF the food
given them than ever become i'll
through lack of food in normal
times. And I really believe that
milk companies, especially in cities
with vigilant board of health. do
try TO give us clean milk. -|ery
often the milk is badly handled after
il is delivered in the home. The
housewife is usually busy. The
milk is sometimes left in a torrid
room an hour or more before she
has time TO make room" for il in
the refrigerator.
But il every busy mother could
see such milk under a microscope
she would readily realize how rap
id is the bacterial growth in milk
under such conditions. Because the
milk seems to be the same cream
colored liquid it was when the milk
man delivered 1t early in the morn
ing. the average busy housewife
does not realize the enormous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Jim Intimates to Anne That If She Doesn't Change
Her Attitude Toward His Friends
He'll Do Without Her
A Story of
Early Welded Life

and how fond I am OF her now l
replied thoughtfully.
Now was the time to get Jim S
point of view, to re-establish myself
as partner and confidante as well as
wife. Even if Jim hurt me bit,
I thought ! could manage TO take it
like a good sport and try to elimi-
nate the faults that were driving
us apart
Jim caught me up at once:
YES, I'm thinking of Betty
whom you seem to adore now. But
still more of jeanne. And Phoebe.
The kiddie adored you at first, but
YOU froze her AS for Envy, I feel
that you're almost made an enemy
of her.
1T won't do, Anne. I'm going to
the top. And my wife must be a
social asset to me. 1 need tact
full. diplomatic wife, not one 1 have
to explain and apologize for. You'll
have to change a bit, Anne. II
you're coming along with me. L
need a wife who'll do me proud, not
queer me. A real top-notcher, a
clever woman, not a tactless wife
who insults my friends one day and
gushes over them the next.
1 felt my hand fly to my hot
cheeks, and the breath come in lit
tie gasps from my parted lips at the
insult of Jim's words. Had his
first success swept him already
where 1 could not follow him? Was
I going to lose Jim? Lose him-not
to any of the women I had feared,
but to the wealth I'd never even
dreamed of having?
To Be Continued.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07

- y one occasion MI LOUIS
Sterne, an engineer and in
~ ventor. and a friend OF
Charles Dickens, showed the late
Edward VII, when Prince Of Wales
his exhibits at South Kensington
and the Crystal Palace.
THE next time met the prince
said Mr.. Sterne, 81 was crossing
Piccadilly, at the top Of St. James
street. IN trying to escape being
run down l ran directly into the
arms of his royal highness. He at
once recognized me and said Mr..
Sterne, you should give this traffic
time and never cross the bows
expressed surprise that he should
recognize me. to which he replied
that he never forgot either a face
or name IL associated with any
matter of interest"
Mr.. Sterne met the prince again
at a picture exhibition where por-
trait Of the late W. H Smith was
hung. Turning TO the princess his
royal highness said:
Halo, there's Smith"
At once a man standing near
turned round and acknowledged the
recognition, offering his hand, which
the prince unhesitatingly accepted.
When this man, whose name hap
pened to be Smith. recognized the
prince, he became embarrassed, and
with thu lady who accompanied
him, made his exit as soon as posi-
BILE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
The Victory Bride
THE POPULAR GIRL OF THE MONTH

settia or a natural American Beauty
rose will successfully convert it
into a lovely gown for formal af-
fairs.
other wedding gowns show ia
voritism to satin or tricolette COW
cred with a delicate shower Of ex-
quisite fine lace. There is a foun-
dation frock of the heavier mate
rial featuring the fashionable mar
row lines. Over this falls the lace,
sometimes draped and sometimes
hanging in all its straight beauty.
The butterfly sleeves are very aprO-
pos on the bridal gown, and, Of
course, are wrist-length.
This lacy, fluffy gown is well
suited to the small, slim bride.
while the satin one described first
suits better the more mature bride.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Puss in Boots
Jr.
By David Cory.

~ USS JUNIOR and Tom Thumb
enjoyed their supper at Cru
soc Castle better than any
meal they ever had Even when I
visited the Man in the Moon, the
cheese wasn't as good as this" said
Puss-
"GIad you like If" said Mr.. Crusoe.
4 MADE II myself from goats milk.
I have some fine goats, let me tell
you. 7 made me this coat from an
old Nanny goat. Do you wonder
how Crusoe could do so?'
well, I suppose there are no
tailors on CrUsoe Island" said Tom
Thumb.
Ave never met any" replied Mr..
Crusoe, with a laugh. I've never
met anybody so far except goats
and kids, parrots and monkeys,
ducks and brakes, snakes and liz
ards"
Where did you get Snoozer ano
CaromeI and Gardiner asked Puss.
They came Of the ship with me
when IL was wrecked" said Mr..
Crusoe. That is, 7 brought them
OF the next day when I went out
on the raft to the wreck. And
they've been with me ever since"
"Oh, by the way" Puss Junior sud
denly exclaimed, rs Friday here"
'Oh. yes" cried Tom Thumb,
where is Friday"
M. Crusoc got up anu walked
over to a tall pole and looked over
carefully the notches cut into the
-zeod- LET me see" he said. "To-
cay is Thursday. Yes. that's right;
friday will be here tomorrow"
You've made a mistake. Hr.
CrusOe." said Puss with a laugh.
Have !? he replied, looking over
his wooden calendar carefully a
second time.
u don't mean the day" said
Puss. Il mean your man Friday"
"Oh. you mean my black man Fri
day" said Mr.. Carusoe. "Oh. ! gave
him a holiday. He'll be here to-
morrow
I'm very anxious TO see him."
said Tom Thumb.
He'll be surprised when he sees
you. too" said Mr.. Crusoe. Eith a
grin He's never seen a white
man but me"
By this time IL was quite dark,
80 Mr.. Crusoe lighted some very
nice homemade candles and stuck
them here and there in the cave.
They gave a very soft light The
waves on the beach murmured
gently, and pretty soon Snoozer was
snoring and Caromel and Caroline
were fast asleep on an old sack in
q corner.
Let US turn in." said Mr.. Crusoe,
showing Puss and Tom a very COM
Portable hammock. In a short time
snoring away IN Crusoe Cave. And
in the next story you shall hear
what happened after that
Copyright, 1919. David Cory.)
CTo BE COntinued.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
By Rita Stuyvesant.

-HE victory bride promises to
be one Of the most popular
L persons Of this lovely month
of June, for many weddings are
mentioned on the social calender.
And real brides they will be too,
with their soft satins. rare laces
and orange blossoms in place of the
hasty ceremony in service uniform
and the sorrowing farewell known
last season. The June bride Will
go to the altar in a beautiful gown
but she will combine practical fea-
lures along with the beauty, as the
war has taught her.
An exquisiteIy dainty dress re-
Gently worn at a fashionable we'd
ding was of soft bridal satin ming
led with all-over lace. The skirt,
though featuring the slim silhouette
and brief at the ankles, was draped
to a great cascade on the left hip
and was in striking contrast TO the
straight line of the other side.
Very distinctive was the simple
kimono blouse Of the all-over lace,
with a strip of satin fastened at
the waistline and reaching up to a
point on the right shoulder. To
conform with fashions latest fan
cies, theme was collarless, and
scorned being square. choosing an
oval for its outline. A narrow sash
of double faced ribbon defined the
waistline and dripped off the right
hip to graceful depth.
There are a number Of possibtli-
ties in this stunning gown, and II
one does not favor satin she can
select brocade or the lovely pussy
willow taffeta Silver lace sug-
gests a pleasant complement 10
satin or taffeta and requires a
foundation Of sheer georgette crepe.
No longer is il considered good
form to lay aside the wedding gown
after the ceremony is performed
Modern women prefer to wear 1t as
a smart dinner gown during the
$, ,son, and for this reason II is ad-
vI>able to have the train removable.
Very often, merely broad panel
Of satin is snapped" to place at the
shoulders and later removed for
dancing, etc.
When worn as a dinner gown, a
corsage bouquet of gay flowers will
take away the bridal appearance.
Artificial orchids, a bright pom
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Hand tOMOuth
By Brice Belden. II. D.

IT is easy to transfer germs from
contaminated hands to the
= mouth. The touching Of vari-
Gus objects with saliva-moistened
fingers means a constant transfer
ence Of infectious material. Tele-
phone directories consulted with
freshly dampened thumbs, saliva
moistened street car transfers, and
hands offered for the ceremonial
shaking. after being used for
smothering the droplets propelled
by cough. are but a few OF the
multitude of opportunities for &C
curing germs fresh from the respi-
ratOry organs Of friends, acquaint-
anCes and strangers.
The chances for hand contamina-
ton during an active day are ex-
traOrdinarily numerous. The door
knobs that one touches and the
pens that one picks up in banks
and p0stofficcs offer many oppor-
tunities for infection.
This form Of indirect contact is
believed 70 be a potent factor in
initiating epidemics Of disease. Con-
taminated hands were an important
agency in spreading influenza dur
1t is obvious that the biting Of
,inEer-naiIs. the moistening Of nm
gers in turning the pages of a book
and the licking" OF stamps greatly
enhance the opportunities for plant
ing undesirable germs where they
can multiply. On the fingers they
may be harmless; transferred to the
mouth they have a wide field for
development. The dangers Of pa
per money are obvious.
It is Impossible TO avoid alto
gether the soiling Of the hands, but
the swallowing OF germs from ones
own sOiled hands is largely under
individual control.
Hand-washiug before meals con-
stitUtes a safeguard against infec-
ton. Refrain from using the
tongue or lipe as a moistening pad
Keep the fingers away from the
mouth.
There "a no occasion for historical
attempts at avoidance OF all hand
contamination. All one has to do is
TO retire from the transportation
business and wash the hands before
eating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Felt Neglected.

Little Eva was invited out to din
ner with her father and mother.
Before starting her parents made
her understand that she must not
speak unless spoken to. All went
we'll at first, but after some time,
no notice being taken of her, Eva
began to get uneasy. Finally, the
hostess, seeing that something was
wrong. asked her what she would
like next II should like to have
you begin to ask me questions!
was the polite reply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Engaged to Another Girl.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAN:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
am eighteen and in love with a
young man five years older than l.
He has called TO zee me and taken me
cut frequently. Some time ago ne told
me he had been engaged TO a girl for
two years and that hc is now going TO
marry her BROKEN
The only thing you can do is to
sink yourself in some other inter
est so entirely that you will forget
the young man who has not treated
you very well. Don't shut yourself
up in the house and NOPE, but give
yourself every opportunity for 60
ing about with young people and
try and become interested in some
one else. There is no remedy for
an old love like taking on a new.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-07
Making
OF Americans
By DR.. W. A. McKeever.
One OF the Nations Best-KnOwn
Sociological Writers,

A@-0N-A---NHN~-
Sociological Writers.
CIVILIZATION is constantly
spelling at the top.
- The great, sturdy characters
in this country are practically all
of the second or third generation or
either peasants or pioneers.
You can pamper and coddle your
children, giving them a soft, easy
money-slinging career. but you
cannot thus put them in control OF
the worlds big affairs.
The children now eating the hard
crust, living in a three-room house
back and below. getting out early
at morning, hustling for a part OF
their living, looking rather un-
kempt and "scrubby" in school
these, or their childEen at the far
thest, will most probably be boss
ing your finely groomed progeny =
generation hence.
The peasant and the pioneer
bless them-they have saved Amer
lea Those who originally came
from over the sea with all their
worldly possessions tied up in an
old blanket; those who set out on
foot for the West" in an early day,
and suffered from hunger and want
it is the children and grandchil-
dren Of these who are shaping the
destiny Of this nation today.
Americanism is a hard-muscled,
tough-skinned affair. 1t is born OF
those who came up through great
tribulation." It is constantly in the
making through the activities Of
the young stocks, who are some
times underfed. often very tired,
usually not well housed. and daily
cast into the great turmoil to strug-
gle for a way out. Some Of these
perish on the way, but those who
survive are likely at length to have
their faces set like flint toward
some big human purpose. And right
here is where the soft, hand-picked
young scions are pshed out Of their
way.
Fathers and mothers OF large
means and residents OF Easy Street"
beware! The rule 1 cite here is as
strong as fate itself. True, you can
make life for your children a con-
tinuous round of honey-sipping de-
light-an unbroken feast and froltc
all the way. But you cannot thus
make them true and substantial
citizens OF this great common
wealth. You cannot thus lead them
to know and do their happy part in
what 1 mean by creative American
ism.
Your fat, sleek children may,
through your provision, learn some
high finance. They may learn how
to carry on a part of shrewd traf-
fic in the goods produced by the
great commoner; they may learn
to exploit some element Of the vast
industrial classes. But they can
never know the joy and significance
Of real production. Thus they will
tend to become hard-hearted, I'M
democratic, lost souls.
The real wealth OF the land Is
not measured by money but by
sweat. Precipitation. aspiration, in
spiration-that is the true order for
growing a life. You then have
solid character which alone can
produce the only material riches
that are worth while.
Watch the children OF these peas
ant pioneer stocks 1 have cited;
cast your own offspring among
these frequently, into the invigo-
rating whirlpool OF strife and
struggle and show triumph over
difficulties; for here is the only
great workshop Of creative Annex
icanism.