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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

rather than square, conventional design
marked OF the under or lighter colored
side of the denim and outlined IL white
cord either couheG or button holed down
The two narrow ends of the pillow are
finished BIZ long fringe of the white
cord. To make this you cot the cord
into twenty two lerghths; take two of
these lengths and draw them through the
denim ap eighth of an inch from the
edge; twist them tightly and tie little
two-inch tassel made Of the cord into
the end. Repeat this along the edge of
the pillow at intervals of an inch or an
inch and a quarter. The fine 10 aoreme
or hammock cord is the kind used.
The pillows are also pretty with conven-
tionalized chrysanthemums, dogwood or
Marguerites powdered over the top, or
clustered disks or star shaped figures,
and worked in white linen floss or the
heavy rope linen. Or they may be done
in soft FELLOWS ana olives, or white cord
nutton-holed down with yellow linen, and
may be finished simply by heavy twist
ed white cord. Pillows of the white
Bolton sheeting are worked in the rope
linens which come in the tapestry colors.
The different shades of yellow and golden
effective on the cream colored ground of
the sheetjng. A pillow of unbleached
butchers linen worked in yellow and the
ends finished with the long cord and tas-
sells of yellow is very artistic.
Hammock pillows are long and narrow,
fifteen by twenty-four inches being a
good dimension. One covered with the
plain yellow awning cloth and finished
across the two ends with yellow cord and
tassels, gives very gay and Mexican
effect to the hammock, suggestive Of
tropical countries and langourous ease.
For any one who wishes TO avoid the
many stitches which even 3 simple design
requires are the pretty chintzes and Gre
tonnes, Or the more expensive India silks
which come in such exquisite colorings.
These are decorative with no other finish
than that of drawing in the four corners
and adding little rosette of the chintz
or silk. A very good substitute for elder
Down or feathers in stufing these pillows
is excelsior, an inexpensive substance to
be found at any upholstezer's.
Dainty baby pillows are made by Gov
erIng the plain bedtioking case with pink
or blue siIesia, and then making the little
pillow slips on fine white linen, fastened
at both ends with, pearl studs, and borders
Of drawn work or lace inserted above the
hem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
Commencing Work insthe Spring.
Practical Farmer.

It is very i'm portant to commence work
as early in the spring as the condition of
the soil will permit. Glover and oats
should be seeded at the first portunity
and it is not good plan to attempt to
work the soil uRtil il is sufficiently dry to
get into a good filth without too much
work. But often a day of two is lost after
the soil is in q condition to work that by
a little planning could have easily been
avoided. And it is too often the case that
with the changeable weather, a day or
two 'oSt in getting ready to go to work
after the work really might have been
done means a week or ten days actual
delay in getting in the crop.
The work ought 60 be pnshed along as
rapidly as possible, and much can be
done in the way of avoiding unnecessary
delay by planning and preparing ahead
Il is quite IN item to know how you want
the farm work done, as often much is
lost by not knowing just what TO do.
Then, again, much time Is lost often in
Getting ready to work; seed must be Sc
cured, the land cleared up, fences repaired
and dozens OF other items looked after,
all of which will require more or less
time, and if delayed until time for com
hiOhOAhS WIN IL IiAC ~ ing WAAA S1u6O 40
lay in getting in the spring crops, and
often seriously affect the growth and
yield. 1t is important with spring crops
to get them all in at the proper time.
have found that in the greater part of
farm work there is best time for sowing
or planting the seed, and the nearer the
work can be done to this time the better
will be the results secured. And by plan
ming out the work first, whatever can be
done in way of preparation is done, and
by this plan the work can BE- kept up and
everything done in good season.
The best growth and yield can be best
secured by thorough preparation of the
soil before sowing or planting the seed,
and with cultivated crops the work of
giving thorough cultivation can be COM
menced earlier and be kept up easier if
the soil is well pre- pared before seeding,
And here is another advantage in getting
ready In advance-mGre time can be
spared to properly prepare the soil than
could be done un6er a different plan OF
management. The surest plan Of being
able TO seed early is TO begin early and
have everything as nearly ready as posi-
bic, and while there Is leisure, as there
usually is at that Sime, look over the work
and carefully plan out the seasons work,
then start out TO get ready.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
Warm Nfght Garments.

When the air is C I'D aud the weather
inclement it is the general custom to
wear garments of extra thickness and
warmth, and to sit round roaring fires
But on going to bed what takes place?
IN ninety-nine cases out of one hundred,
people pass from the warm living rooms
into chilly bedrooms. As if the sudden
change frCm extreme heat-for there can
be little doubt that what with fires, gas
and insufficient ventilation people are In
the habit of breathing an atmosphere the
temperature of which is considerable
higher than it shouId be-to excessive
cold is not sufficiently absurd, they pro
coed TO divest themselves of their several
warm garments, to g6rb themselves IL
thin linen nightshirts and to consign
their heated bodies TO the cooling infu :
ence of unsympathetic sheets! Copven
tionality has habituated one to the Gus
tom; but really serious contem plation
of it cannot fail to make the utter absurd
ity of the custom clearly apparent.
The Chinese, from whom many useful
lessons have been learned by more civil
lied nations, can give us wrinkle on this
subject. John Chinaman sleeps in the
same kind of clothes that he wears in the
daytime, the easy and lowing garments
w NbACh uC 10 dllOWiHS VI buIS
without causing inconvenience. Western
nations are not favored in the latter
respect, but still it would be quite impos-
sible to replace the airy nightshirt at
present in vogue by some garment which,
as regards warmth, was equivalent to the
several distinct articles of clothing con
stitUting the working dress worn by day.
Dwellers in foreign countries invariably
sleeD in flannel garments and the back-
woodsman wraps himself in stout wool
en- blanket and defes the elements. They
are sensible. The human frame should,
undoubtedly, be clothed in wooden gar
ments; the wool is q bad conductor of
heat. Enveloped in flannel the body
maintains a normal temperature, which is
of the greatest Importance. No sooner
does the temperature fall than the action
of the various functions becomes i'm
paired, the nerves get out of gear, and the
whole system suffers disorganization.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
Notes on Practical Fancy Work.

Among the most useful aid comfort
giving articles of fancy work are the
pretty pillows which are seen in such
luxurious abundance nowadays. Few
rooms in the modern house are free from
their Invasion, and psrlor, living
library and bedroom are all made more
attractive by these dainty things so sug-
gestive of ease and comfort. For couches
they are indeed indispensable, and it is
wonderful how many chair whose un-
yielding back has heretofore only served
to remind you that you too have back
and very tired one, may become haven
of rest and peace by the addition of one
of these pillows. These may be made
artistic and pretty with little work
and very slight expense by using some
of the material so much in vogue now
for decorative purposes. Blue denim
or blue jeans is very effective covering
and combines the manv merits of being
cheap, durable, artistic and fashionable.
1t may be made up op either the right or
the wrong side, and the rather intense
blue tone is softened very much by re.
peated washlngs before using it. One of
the newest of these pillows is oblong
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
THE FARM AND HOME,
FRIENDSHIP.
EMILY THORNTON CHARLES.

The silver lining Of the cloud that seems
To dim lifes sky aud shade its fairest day;
A glory that beyond all sorrow CLEANS,
Sad hearts illuming with its splendid ray
A flower that blooms to glad the eye in spring,
In fading Natures germs to take its place;
A vine that to a ruined wall doth cling.
Healing times wounds with tendril's twining
grace.
A rose that foldeth meath its velvet leaves
heart yet softer. and with nectar fraught-
Sweet as to famished ones are harvest SheaveS,
The subtle vagrance that the soul hath caught.
In cedar tree is friendships emblem seen;
Through summer mods its tassels DER the
dale.
When winter comes, its guise Of tender green
Grows dark and strong to meet the adverse
gale.
A golden chain-a link no chain can part,
Intending like the circle of ring
That no alloy hath spoiled by specious art;
A tie that yieldeth not to anything.
A shell from shadows Of the sounding sea,
That sings foreer the sea-waves' sweetest
tone;
A breath is friendship, yet breath to me
Lasting as life and precious as my-own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

new instrument for the measurement
of color, as applied TO the estimation of
carbon in steel, has been patented by j
W. Lovibond, of SALISBURY, and may be
used for matching carbons in stee by the
Eggertz color method or by Steals slkali
method. A standard set of colored gIas-
ses, each set being the same color, but
regularly graded for depth of tint, 60
with the instrument. By using several
superimposed glasses from set, a
depth of color is represented by the ag.
gregate of tint number on glass used,
whilst glasses from different set produce
composite color, and the exact proper
ton of each component color can be read
off.
1t is announced that five patents were
recently issued to Baltimore electrician
covering methods and apparatus for heat
ing by electricity. The inventor, it is
claimed, has made a radically new de
parture in the art of converting electricity
into heat, whereby the losses incident to
all previous efforts in that direction have
been practically overcome. By this sys
tenn dwellings and other buildings can be
supplied with heat from central genera
tors by the same conductors which DOW
supply them with incandescent electric
lights, and at cost considerably les:
than the methods of heating now il
| vogue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
MODERN WISDOM.

Too much help has ruined more men
than too little.
Failure is only a question of time with
the man who talks.
An unkind criticism is like a pin-the
better its point the more it hurts.-Mer-
chant Traveller.
No man need to expect Justice from 8
friend, because the dealing of il out
would mean the obliteration of all kindly
feeling.
The man who is drawn into scheme
to invest one cent and draw out 81 may
not be fool, but he is in no danger from
brain fever.
Nothing will render man useless fast
er than to live among people who think
that everything he says is right.-Mil-
wsukee Journal.
We are all of US more or less humbug
in this world, but most of US won't allow
anybody but ourselves TO say so.-Somer
vile Journal.
1t is not interesting to have a man tell
how rich he might have been if he had
good luck. 1t is better to know what he
has been able to do against bad luck
New Orleans Picayune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
The Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury

WASHINGTON. March SIT Is now re-
garded as practically settled that Charles
Z. Coon, of New York, viii be appointed
assistant secretary of the treasury, TO
succeed Gov. Thompson and George c.
Richnor, of Kentucky, now special agent
of the treasury, will be appointed assis-
tant secretary, TO succeed Judge May
nard. It Is expected these names will be
included in the number of nominations
to be sent TO the Senate Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
Jew and GENTLE.

"Let him sink; he is only a jew" was
the exclamation of crowd of people in q
Russian town recently as they behold the
struggles of a poor wretch in the river
Just then youg man broke through the
crowd, which tried to hold him back, and
plunging into the river, brought the
drowning man to shore. As the crowd
began to ieer at him for saving the life
of mere Jew, it was discovered that the
man whose life was saved by a GENTLE
and that his brave rescuer was jew
The jeering at once ceased, and the CROWD
skunk away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

AN effort is being made ia Tennessee
to secure Legislation so that Andrew Jack
sons homestead may be preserved as q
national memorial, upon the same plan
as that whereby Mt. Vernon is main
tanned.
While Alex Grogan, car repairer was
under a Northwestern train fixing some
thing that was ont of repair, ct GAINESVILLE,
the cars started, and he vas killed, the
BODY being cut in two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

A REMARKABLE piece of wood has been
sent to Portland, Ore, for exhibition. 1t
is board of white cedar 20 feet long, 80
inches wide, and 3 inches thick, without
the least sign Of knot or twist of any
kind. The grain is as straight and regu-
lar as if tracad hv human hands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

Sfts Specific cured malignant Blood Poison after
in vain with old socaed remedies of Mer-
Potash s. s. only cured the Blood Poison, but
the Rheumatism which caused by the poisonous
minerals GEO. BOWEL, 2422 Sd Avenue, N. Y.
Nine Scrofuia attacked two of children and
they were badly disease which resisted the
of my family physician. persuaded to use
Swift Specific by seeing account of cures IN county
paper The improvement apparent from the first few doses
short time children cured and are still sound
aud well. JOHN WILLIAMS Lexington, Va
SwIFTs is entirely vegetable remedy, and is the
only medicine which permanently Scrofua Blood
Contagious Blood Poison Send for books
Blood and Skin Diseases, mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
ooRNsTARCH CAKE.

Two cups of pulverized sugar, three
fourths of a cup otbu5ter, stir to cream
one cup of milk, the whites of seven eggs
beaten TO q S Tiff fro5h, two cups of -four,
one of cornstarch and two tablespoonfuls
of baking powder. Flavor with lemon or
orange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

A ERE at Monkey Ran, Pa, caused the
loss of two lives Sunday, the victims being
Sarah Ford, domestic, and Patrick
Sweeney, OF LehIgh county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
News Ahnut Town

1t is the current report about town that Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is making some
remarkable cures with people who are troubled
with Coughs, Sore Throat, Asthma, Bronchitis
and Consumption. Any druggist viii give you
trial bottle free Of cost. 1t is guaranteed to re-
ieve and cure The large bottles are See. and 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

Jake Kilrain, who sails from New York
next Wednesday, in an answer to the
statement that he is going to Europe to
escape his battle with Sullivan, say s he
won't go if Sullivan will agree to meet
him in six weeks,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
MASHED POTATOES.

Boil quantity Of potatoes and pass
through a sieve. Put them into sauce
pan with coed lump of butter and salt
to taste; add a little milk and work them
well with spoon on a slow fire for some
minutes, adding small quantities of milk
as it ID required, until they get OF the
desired consistency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
BROILED HALIBUT.

Salt and pepper slices of haIibut and
let them lie in melted butter for twenty
minutes. Roll in -four and oroil. Serve
with slices Of lemon and sprigs of pars-
ley. Baked potatoes may be eaten with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
Imnnrtant Notice

When you visit New York stop at Taylor's
Hotel opposite Pennsylvania railroad depot,
Jersey City. European plan. Elegantly furr-
ished rooms 81 per day and upwards. First-class
restaurant i'll connection at moderate prices.
Only IS minutes from Wall street, City Hall ard
business centers of New York. Baggage taken
to and from the depot free of charge. Ferry to
and from New York every few minutes, day and
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

One very comfortable piece of statistics has
been furnished by the Chautauqua Association
TO the effect that over three thousand years
would be required for any one person to read all
the literary works now in existence that are rec
ogn Zed as standard Non-literary brethren may
nov tHke aaY off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, !

LUCAS COUNTY, 8. 3.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm Of F. J. CHENEY & Co,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use Of Halls CATARRH Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. D. 'sS.
sH11} " Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
sSS.Snd by Qrlgpists e cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

NeSt time the contribution box comes your
way, remember that you needn't expect to ac-
q ire The odor of sanctity in exchange for a
cent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

a large amount of smuggled opium was seized
the other day in Washington Territory conceale
in a woman's hustle. But the largest seizure Yet
made was at Tacoma day or two ago. when two
barrels marked sauerkraut were found to con-
tain 81 500 worth.of the drug.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

I have used MAGEE's EMULSION in my practice
with satisfactory results. S. @. Thayer, N. D.,
ROSt0n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and all Vast
ing Disorders of Children

SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod LiUer oil, lCjh Hy-
pophosphites, is unequaled. The rapidity with
very wonderful Il have used Scotts Emulsion
in cases of Ricketts, and Marasmus of long stand
ing. In every case the improvement was mark
ed. III. MAIN, NJ. D., New York Sold by all
Druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
CnhsumpLlOn Surely Cured.

To the Editors:-
Please inform your readers that have posi-
tive remedy for the above named disease By its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any Of your read
ers who Lave consumption If they will send me
their Express and P. O. address.
Respectfully,
T. A SLOCUM, NJ. c., 1s1 Pearl ST., New York.
reputable author says that the skull of John
Theach known as Blackboard" the Virginia
pirate of IT'S, is in the possession of Virginia
family in the form of silver-rimmed drinking
cup.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

An Extended Popularity. Browns BRoN-
CHTAL TRoCHEs have for many years been the
most popular article in use for relieving Coughs
and Throat troubles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
PRACTICAL RECIPES.
RAIkIN PUDDING.

One half cup of molasses, one cup
of milk, one cnp of raisins, one
half cup of butter, two eggs, two cups
of flour, two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der. Steam one hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

That must have been a peculiarly lugubrious
wedding in Brighton, England. the other day, at
which it was found necessary to engage Wee Ion
Grossmith the actor to enliven the nuptidl break
fast
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
JOHNNY CAKE

One teacupful sour milk or buttermilk,
a tea -upfuI each of Indian meal and
wheat flour, a tablespoonful of sugar,
half a tablespoonful of soda, and the
same amount of salt. After mixing well,
place in CREASED square tin and bake
tweLty minutes IL a brisk oven. Let it
cool few minutes before cutting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
vkSELINE PREPARATIONS.

On receipt of postage stamps we will send free by
mail the following splendid articles:
One Box of Pure Vase1ine, 10 cts.
One Box of VaseIine Camphor Ice, Is cts
One Box of Vaseline Cold Cream, Is cts
No Vasene is genuine unless name is on the label
CTEsRBROUGH MANUF'G Co. "a State St, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
Sold By Druggists, 70 cents.

Amateur photography Is said to be the latest
craze of the Portland, Me-, young women. AL
most every body's parlor has had its picture TAX
en- and it is seldom that group Of two or three
children, with sleds and snow shovels, can escape
having the camera pointed at them. Worsted
and china painting are sadly neglected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
APPLE CREAM.

Peel and core six large apples, boil
them IN little water, with two ounces of
raisips and the grated rind of lemon,
till quite soft; when cold add glass of
sherry. Lay the mixture in pie dish,
beat up the whites of three eggs with a
little sugar to a stiff froth, spread it over
the apples and bake in slow oven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14

One pint of sweet milk, little salt,
one half cupfui yeast or one third of a
yeast cake. Make batter early in the
morning, and let it rise an hour; then
add two eggs, one tablespoonful of sugar
and piece of butter the .eize OF an egg
ond flour enough to mould hard and rise
for three hours; then mould again, and
two hours before supper roll out very
thin and cut with q large biscuit cutter
aud fold over half. Glaze over with soft
butter, and bake about thirty minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-14
BLACK CAKE.

Two cups of brown sugar, IL cups of
butter, six eggs, beaten separately, three
cups of flour (brown the four), two table
spoonfuls of molass es, one of cinnamon,
one teaspOonfui of mace, one of cloves,
two cups of sweet milk, two pounds of
raisins, two of currents, half pound of
oitron, one teaspoouful of soda, two of
cream of tartar. Bake three hours.