Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-09
Feminine Facts ano fanctes

belt is tucked, the ends of the saaa,
are usually tucked, the belt is drawn
a buckle in the back whica
matches in tint the color of tbs
artificial flowers on the streamers. \
buckle in pale pink enamel is u~n-'
with the tiny pink roses, a pale biz.
buckle with forget-me-nots; but any
scheme of color can be carried ont
that one desires, or the sash may he
kept all-white.
FRILLS OF FASHION.
A small feather in diamonds makes
a charming brooch.
One OF the latest belts is of lace
with a long bow at the left side of
the back.
Blue lis a very popular color n
jewelry.
Ostrich plumes will decorate all the
chapeaux de luxe for the season NOT
so many weeks distant.
New effects in green are being con-
stantly brought out. A green veil has
a two-inch wide border of royaI hhua
hemstitched in white. Green chiso,
effects with brilliant blue velvet dots
or embroidery are in evidence.
An exquisite sunshade handle is q
crutch of matt gold encrusted with
foliage beautifully enameled.
The graceful crescent brooch comes
set with pearls in many shades.
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NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
An English magazine informs us
that Professor Flinders Petrie has I'M
earthed Panama hat in his ex-
ploratlons in Egypt. 1t is said to be
of the common, or garden. variety
well made and in good condition.
With, however, a rakish tilt to the
brim which suggests that the early
Coptic youth who wore it was In the
habit of whistling the latest music
hall airs.
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USEFUL TO KNOW.
10 prevent irons from sticking nix
little turpentine in the hot starch.
A little boraX mixed with the starch
will have the same effect.
In making any mixture for freezing
it should be remembered that some
sweetness is always lost in the chill
ing process, and more sugar should be
added than the taste would naturally
dictate.
II the whites OF eggs do not beat
light stir into them a little salt ana
set them over or near the ice for q.
lew moments; they will then froth
more quickly and stiffly
10 vary the salad fiavorings, sweet
marJoram, rosemary, sweet basil.
thyme, finely minced tarragon. or
chervil, may be introduced.
Hair brushes should be washed in
tepld water, to which soda or
ammonia has been added. They
should be dipped in and out of the
water till clean, care being taken NOT
to wet the backs and handles. Rinse
in cold water
To clean bronze, rub it with
soft cloth slightly moistened with
sweet oil, polishing afte1ward with
an oily chamois. Be careful to re-
move all dust before beginning the
operation.
Don't keep the sun out of your
living and sleeping rooms. Sunlight
is absolutely necessary for a right
condition of the atmosphere that we
breathe and for our bodily well being.
Many cooks insist that a slice of
lemon cooked with boiling lamb "cuts
the greasy taste.''
10 preserve roses and other f1owera
and to prevent their opening ont
lurther IN water put a little salt in the
vase you arrange them in.
IuniL Is 100 GIdFOrlpSS tn
De served as fruit may be cut in
small pieces, covered with French
dressing and added to the salad list
10 dust carved furniture there is
hothlng better than a painters brush.
Ink will yield to oxadc acid and
steam, and to salts AMI lemon. IF
o2allc acid is employed, rub the SPOT
with a stick or cork which has been
wet in the acid and hold it at once
over a steaming spout which is
ready for the purpose. Unless all
traces of the acid are removed nv
thorough washing a weak spot will
result from the treatmeni.
Hands rough and dry through con
'tantly being in water By washing in
boiled starch and water can be made
lice and smooth.