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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
Famous Ameriean JournaIIst.

On the third of February, in 1911.
Horace Greeley, the journalist, was
born at Amherst. n Fl. He was the
son Of poor farmer Greeley re
ceived all the school education he ever
had at the village public school, md
at the age OF fifteen was apprenticed
70 q printer. Greeley founded the
New York Tribune, and from $50 10
1870. when he retired lie was the
most influential editor in the United
states. He died al PIeasantviIle. n.
Y. a 1872.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
ORIGIN OF THE HORN BOOK

The horn book, invented in 1450 and
used considerably up TO the close of
the eighteenth century. was the usual
text book Of the elementary schools.
thin slab of hard wood was covered
with parchment on whiof. we're print
ed the capital and small letters, nu-
merals, and some elementary sylIables
and words. Over this thin sheet of
transparent cows horn was placed
and firmly bound so that no moisture
could penetrate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

Constipation invites other troubles
which come speedily unless quickly
checked and overcome by Green's
August Flower which is a gentle laXa-
tive, regulates digestion both in
stomach and intestines, cleans ana
sweetens the stomach and alimentary
canal, stimulates the liver to secrete
the pile and impurities from the blood.
1t is sovereign remedy used in many
thousands of households all over the
civilized world for more than half a
century by those who have suffered
with Indigestion. nervous dyspepsia,
sluggish liver, coming up of food, pal
pitati0n, constipation and other in
festival troubles. Sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. Try bottle,
take no substitute.-Adv.
If all wpr mad TO do 70 get rich Is
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
On the Market Half a Century.

When you are in perfect health,
and are enjoying a strong and
vigorous vitality, it is then that
your blood is free from all impure
ties.
You should be very careful and
give heed to the slightest indica-
ton of impure blood. A sluggish
circulation is often indicated by
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
EASIER FOR HER TO
DYE THAN TO BUY
HDiamond Dyes" Turn Faded, Shabby
Apparel Into New.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give new, rich, fadeless color to any
fabric, whether it he wool. silk, linen,
cotton or mixed go0ds,-dresses,
blouses, stockings, skirts, children's
coats, everything!
Direction Book in package tells how
to diamond dye over any color. To
match any material. have dealer show
you Diamond Dye" Color Card.-Adv.
Every man Oh the job thinks he
knows more than the boss.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Now Is the Time TO Get Rid Of
These Usly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed OF your freckles, as Othine
double strer5th-4s guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
simply get ounce Of Othine-doubIe
strength-from your druggist and apply q
little of it night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine. as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back if it fails TO remove freckles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Antigo-Guy Muzzy. c. & y. W. Ry.
fireman. was badly injured at Summit
lake when he fell from the TOP of a
locomotive boiler. He had gone up to
stop leak in the whistle when a plug
bsow out, throwing him down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
Yes; S. S.. S. Is Purely Vegetable
Natures Safe Blood Treatment

an impaired appetite, feeling of
lassitude and a general weakening
of the system. 1t is then that you
should promptly take few bottles
of S. s. S. 1t will aid in cleans
ing the blood and build up and
strengthen the whole system
S S. s. is sold by all druggists.
Valuable information about the
blood supply can be had free by
writing to the Swift Specific Co.,
so Swift Laboratory, Atlanta. Ga.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
Poor Peck!

Friends your brother still the lev
el-headed, sensible fellow he used to
be?
Peck-Yes, he's still a bachelor
Boston Transcript.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison More than 500 beaver
tags have been issued by the state
conservation commission so far this
year to trappers in northern counties
that have open season on beavers dur
ing February and March. Petitions
are now being received by the com
mission urging a closed season for a
year or so on the little fur bearing
animals whose skins now bring from
$50 to s110 each. Trapping on the
scale of this year and last win wipe
out the beavers, the petitioners say.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Yes, Stanley, it takes lot of ice
cream and candy to decorate loves
young dream properly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Ladysmith- Matt Meyers, a farmer
living near Conrath, sold 81 900 worth
of clover seed which he raised in the
season of 1913. Soil and climatic con-
ditions are so well adapted to clover
growing in this region that a greatly
increased acreage will be soMn in
Rusk county the coming spring. In
addition to the valuable crop of clover
seed the farmer haryests the early
cutting for hay, Glover growing fur
nishes an additional advantage in that
the crop is highly beneficial to the
soil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Kenosha Mrs. Peter Kirsch was
driven from her home in Pleasant
Prairie at the point of shotgun fol-
lowing family quarrel in which the
husband became infuristed, it is al
legged in charge placed against him.
Mrs. Kirsch walked five miles to a
neighbours home where a call was sent
to the Office of Sheriff Joseph Meyer,
who took the man into custody. She
was overcome by the cod and her
condition necessitated The care of a
physician.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Kenosha-The curtain was rung
down on the famous American Brass
company robbery of last March in the
municipal court here when August
Blank, third of the trio of bandits to
be sent "over the road" pleaded
guilty to dynamiting the safe and was
sentenced by Judge Tully to serve
thirty years at Waupun Blank had
no attorney and asked for none. Earl
Loveday and Carl o. Carlson, his pals,
are both serving life sentences at the
state penitentiary. All three were
Chicago gunner.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
The Locality.

Experts say it takes fully fifteen
minutes to shear sheep by hand"
Not if II is done in Wall street"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
Nicnis Aftermath

VIOL . FNINNI IIFoN VT
He (despairing) oh, why did lever
learn gambling?
She-Thats the trouble; you never
learned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
Swiss Use Glass Weiuhts.

In Switzerland goods are weighed
with glass weights. In fact in various
parts of Europe glass is taking the
place of wood and iron in many d.
rections.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
Behind the Times.

"What horsepower have you in this
establishment" ''Don't use any
horses, mister We've got motors"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

No. Dorothy. 1t does not take -four
quarter decks to make a ship.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Amigo - The popular impression
that Havana is flooded with Ameri
cans in quest of thirst quenchers is
very misleading, says DR.. F. v. Wat
son, who, with his family, just returned
from a sojourn in the south, which in
cluded trip to Cuba. Aside from the
opening of couple new American
bars there during the last few months,
the amount of drinking done there is
not abnormal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16
opene4 a Can.

THAT was really a fine poem the
man wrote about your baked beans"
Yes. The poor fellow was hungry"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Neenah-Instead OF holding one gen
eral convention this spring, the Wis
cousin sunday School association has
decided TO hold three sectional con.
venGons. one OF which will take place
here April %. g and "A.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Many a man would starve if his
wife did not keep boarderS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-Bonus checks to Wiscon-
sin soldier boys are signed at the rate
Of 1900 an hour by new process
which has been installed at the Office
of the state treasurer, The new ma
chine is called the signograph and
signs five checks at a time. The per-
son signing the check writes his own
name, and by the same movement OPP
crates a piece of apparatus which
makes five identical signatures.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Baraboo-Mrs. Al Ringing, widow
of the late circus king, who owns
q tract OF land midway between the
Dells of Wisconsin and Devils lake. is
erecting an up-to-dSte hotel at that
r.oirt TO accommodate the increasing
number of automobile tourists.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Realizing that there is
but little definite or accurate informa-
ton concerning the cause and proven
ton OF influenza, the state board of
health will shortly undertake inten-
sive studies in different parts of Wis
consin. 1t has been decided 10 have
each of the deputy state health Off
GERS make careful surveys of commu-
mites in which influenza has occurred
and actually been reported by the ply
sicians and local health officers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-FTederick II. Wylie was
appointed assistant reyiser of statutes
By c. H. Crownhart- Mr.. Wylie is a
law partner Of mr. Crownhart. Re-
muneration win be at rate of SIS a
day when employed. Seven hours will
constitute q day.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Earns the Name.
There goes a man who claims to
be a benefactor of the human race"
what has he done?"
"Invented a pOiSeless piano"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

No Leisure for Animadversion.
"You never mention the high cost OF
living any more" ''TOo busy to talk
about It'll Hustling for the pricel"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Darlington-O P. Olson, Fayette, is
a collector of Indian relics. He pre-
scented the Lafayette County Historical
society with a splendid collection of
copper spears, stone pipes, arrow
heads and other things peculiar to In
dian folks. Now he makes another
present of the same kind, adding to
the already well-illed library
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

AS the inventor of strenuous games
It's queer the Romans overlooked
football.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

While walking home
with his wife at 8 o'clock in the eve
ming, George Gleason, a travelling
salesman, was held up and robbed of
$50 by lone robber. The holdup man
allowed Gleason to remove $3.50 in
checks from his purse. This is the
first holdup TO occur in Rhinelander
this winter. The authorities are in
clined to believe it to be the work of
local talent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

A parson is always the best man al
a wedding. He gets the coin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Antigo-The car repair work of the
Chicago & Northwestern railway in
this section which has been under the
supervision of the master mechanic of
the Ashland division, in the future will
be supervised by a regional master
car builder who will have his office
at Green Bay A. E. Wurl has been
appointed to the position
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Manitowoc-Th teaching of Ger
man will be resumed in Manitowoc
schools next year. Recognizing the
request of 40 students that the Ian
guage be included in the schools cur
riculum, the board of education has
decided to replace it. German was
omitted from the course of study here
during the war, as it was in many
other cities. Manitowoc has large
German population.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-Out near Mineral Point
much as they formerly did for tele-
phone service, but no particular COM
plant. has been heard, for the rate as
advanced will be only 81 a month The
railroad commission issued the author
ization for increased revenue to the
Western Crawford County Farmers
Mutual Telephone Co.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

IclcIes are cool &c dronrers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-The official history of the
Thirty-second division was sent to the
state printer by the state history com
mission, The official history of the
Thirty-second division was written by
Gen. Hahn. 1t has, however, been
edited by a staff OF the Wisconsin His
tory commission so as to make it more
readable. The books will be illus
trated by number of pictures.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Oshkosh-The calling off of all road
work planned for 1920 by the state
highway commission will not prevent
work being pushed next summer on
the concrete highway between Osh-
kosh and Neenah The county board
has taken steps to have the improve
ment carried out and money for the
work appropriated
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

La Crosse = Another excursion
steamer will be added to the fleet
operated on the upper Mississippi this
year by the Streckfus Steamboat line
The new steamer will be named the
Capitol, and it will be the longest,
widest and swiftest stern wheel boat
on the river, with five decks and a
capacity of $500 passengers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-Chief Justice John B.
Winslow of the state supreme court,
who underwent an operation at the
Mayo hospital. Rochester, Mimi, ten
days ago. is recovering strength and
is expected TO return to Madison soon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

;sfy beyond a you
may purchased anywhere liquid
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Marinette-M arinette is to have a
fully equipped shipyard for the con-
struction Of tugs and fishing craft 1.
H. Larson, shipbuilder, who has built
number of vessels at his small yard
in the First ward, has been given the
use of site of several acres with con-
siderable dock front by the city and
will enlarge his business.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

If all we mad to do 70 get rich is
TO buy oil stock none of us would have
TO work
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Wausau-Through the efforts of
dairy and food inspectors. fourteen
Marathon county cheesemakers have
been fined for selling cheese contain.
ing more than 40 per cent of moisture.
The last victim was Oscar Krause, of
the town of Hamburg, who pleaded
guilty and paid fine of $50.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

GAINESVILLE High school girls win
stage a veritable Mardi Gras here
March 20, when a midwinter fair will
Sc put on for the benefit of the near
east relief fund. The Girls Athletic
organization is promoting the affair,
under the direction of Miss Pauline
Callen. physical culture director.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Stop the Pain.
The hurt Of a bum or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. It heals
quickly without scars. 25c and 5gc by
ali druggists. For free sample write The
J. w. Cole Co. Rockford. Ill.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Babe, who was
refused citizenship papers here in Cir
cult court, was found in room of
local hotel with his throat cut He
was respondent because not given
citizenship, which was temporarily re-
fused because he was not sufficiently
familiar with the United States gov
eminent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-Women viii vote in the
referendum on the municipal daylight
saving plan 70 be submitted TO the
voters of this city at the April cleo
ton A resolution permitting women
to ballot was adopted by the city
council.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

For du Lac-Trappers of n,uskrats
in Fond du Lac, Winnebago and other
counties are opposing passage of a bill
to establish closed season for these
animals. Petitions are being signed
showing the aisapproval of the pro-
posed BILL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Marinette-The remains of the late
Private Joseph Zaglaniczny arrived at
Criyitz last week from Fairbanks,
Alaska He was on duty as a mem
Der of the signal corps when he was
fatally shet by a cemrade according to
news received by the family.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

La Crosse-John Olson, aged so,
grave digger in the Onalaska GENE
terry, failed TO come home for supper
after going to dig the grave for Frank
Nichols, a wealthy lumberman Rela-
tives found Olson's body in the open
grave. Heart disease caused his
death
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Green Bay-The Beaver Board com
pany o. Buffalo, largest. manufacturer
of beaver board products, is looking
for site in Green Bay for the pur-
pose of establishing a factory The
plant will be the largest in point of
number of employees in the city if it
is located.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Chippewa Falls-Twenty-five appli-
cants have been considered for the DO.
sition of school superintendent, left
vacant here by the resignation of w.
A. Clark. Some have come from as
far as Arkansas, several from Mime
sofa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Racine-John Harry and Mrs. Anna
Markoff, who, the police claim, admits
that she has husband living in Mil
waukee, were arrested here on a
statutory charge. The couple came to
Racine from Hancock. Mich, on Jan
6, where they had lived for four
months
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Sheboygan-Only half mile of con-
crete roadway win be constructed in
this county during the coming season
on account of high prices of labor and
materials, according to announcement
made by George Ubbelohde, county
highway commissioner.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Madison-The largest single check
ever received by the state came to
the Office of the secretary of state
from Milwaukee in. me form of a pay
ment of S1,000,000 for soldiers bonus
money. This is about one-ffteenth Of
the amount required to pay the
bonuses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Wausau-John w. Foster, deputy
conservation warden. is dead of abs
cess of the brain following influenza
MIR. Foster held the Office of deputy
conservation warden for sixteen years
and was recognized as one of the most
efficient wardens in the service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Janesville-W. 3. Dawes and John
Ryan were instantly killed and Her
man Miller, section foreman on the
Chicago & Northwestern railroad, was
seriously injured when a handcar in
which they were going to work was
struck by train
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-03-16

Sheboygan - The Mortified com
pany, manufacturers of touches and
davenports, will erect a large four
story addition to its plant, ground to
be broken as soon as tn. weather per-
mits.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-11-19
T .tlrHhtp Tlert
as a christmas prrHsitt

BY A. Nicely HALL

Make feet Of toy battleships like
the model In Fig. /. Ii will not take
long. because | have designed model
made of parts that can be cut out and
assembled quickly. Having bull the
fleet. you will have lots of fun. Be
cause the model is mounted on wheels.
you can run 1t upon land as well as
sail IL upon water.
In Fig. 2 is drawing of every part
of the toy battleship. and In Figs. 3
10 8 you will find the same parts drawn
70 scale with dimensions marKed upon
them. II you build several ships, !
would suggest that you make all OF
the parts for one boat. first, and then,
using these for patterns, mark out and
cut the hulls (A) for all the other
boats. then the decks OBJ, then the
masts (C). and so on. The work OF
cutting and assembling wfll be simpl-
fled If you follow this method. A piece
of soft pine. cypress, or other soft
wood will be easiest to shape. In
marking out the hull draw center
line as shown in Fig. 3, and lay off
the measurements either side of 1t, to
get the sides alike. The upper deck
Oh. Fig. ~ extends three-quarters OF
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-11-19

wise white a stick To the given di-
ameter. Bore out the top of each fun
mel II you wish.
There are two gun turrets TX, Fig
y and the size Is shown In Fig. 8.
Whittle the guns Ul Of the shape and
size shown in Fig. 8. and glue their
ends in holes made in the sides Of the
turrets. Drill small hole through
the center of each turret through
which to drive nail pivot NJ Gig. p.
The secondary battery guns IN, Fig.
p are the ends of burnt matches. Fig.
8 shows the length.
Cut the forecastle blocks III and |
Gig. y square, of the dimensions given
In Fig. Z, nail them together, and fas-
ten to the deck with the peg ] Gig. p.
The spool wheels P, Fig. p have
stick axles (Q) cut to At snugly in
their holes. and the axle ends are sup
ported by screw-eyes r, which are
screwed into the hull. Start holes for
the screw-eyes with an awl screw the
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-11-19
keep YOUNG

People with bad backs and weak
.neys are apt to feel Old at sixty.
MsSny old folks say Doan's Kidney
Fills help them keep young Here's
an East Jordan case:
Henry K. Sheldon, retired fire.
man, says: Il had a bad back about
two years ago. My back felt lame
and sore and bothered me "a great
deal 1t bothered me to stoop and
sharp pains in the small of my back
were very severe. ] had such dizzy
spells l often staggered and when I
looked at things l thought they were
moving about. The dizzy spells made
me nervous. My kidneys were in
poor shape and | often had to get up
two or three times during the night.
TIE secretions were painful in pas.
sage and filled with sediment | had
eard so much abo-t Doan's Kidney
Pills that I decided to try them. /
Get few boxes at the Hite Drug Co.
and was cured in a fine way. Doan's
are a good pill"
Coo, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, ~ Y.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-11-19

ne length of the hull and ii is of the
same shape as that portion of the hull {;
therefore it can be marked out with
the hull as a pattern. The holes shown
along the edge of the deck Gig. ~ are
made to receive the guns of the sec
ondary battery, the holes along the up
per face are made to receive the masts.
tunnels, etc. The position of each part
is indicated In Fig. 2.
The masts &C, Fig. 81 can be whit
tied or dowel-sticks of the given d.
amcter can be used. The fighting-tOps
% and e, Fig. 81 are wooden button
molds. The larger one CD must
have its hole enlarged so ii will slip
over the mast. the smaller one (E)
rests on top or the mast and is held
in place with the nail f Gig. p driven
into the mast-top.
Fig. 6 shows funnel (g). Use n
dowelstick If you can get one. other