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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
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The backward trimming continues to
flourish.
The shady, downward-turned brim
still holds its own.
Handouts of strange. soft-falling
plumage are used in profusion in
adjoining the smartest models.
Flowers are a favorite trimming, and
large buckles made of tinsel, galloon,
drawn silk and velvet are some of the
smarteSt touches
Smooth and rough felt, long haired
beaver hats bid fair to establish them
selves in favor for winter wear yying
with them are largs hats of velvet, the
simpler ones trimmed with big bows
of satin ribbon, the more decorative
ones with handsome feathers
The little hat, say the prophets, is
going to take on huge trimmings Such
models, indeed, are already here and
answer the difficult problems for wo-
men past their youth. Some hats of
the kind come in blocked felts in small
mushroom shapes, lifted slightly from
the head and trimmed at the front
with big square bows centered with
big buckles. The hats are trig, of
small expense, and go excellently with
plain tailormades, and they are be-
coming to almost any one. Jet and
bands embroidered in colors are being
used extensively for the front brims
of turbans worn by matrons for dressy
occasions, and they are also employed
with excellent effect around high
crowns Of velvet or felt shapes. The
jet and Oriental embroidered bands
are worked on net with, in both cases,
a mixture of coarse floss embroidery.
The bands embroidered in color bright
en- up dull toned suits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Women Shout for Prohibition.

There was an exciting and unusual
scene in the State House at Montgomery,
Ala, when the State Senate passed the
prohibition bill, with but two hostile
votes. By order of the presiding officer
the doors were opened, and the women
who filled the galleries and Hobbies were
allowed to mingle with the members
When the bill was passed shout of ap-
prevail went up and the women broke into
the ''Doxology." Showers of flowers were
also rained upon the Senators. The bill,
which makes the State dry" on Jan. 1,
1909, had already been passed in slightly
modified form by the lower house, which
is expected to concur in the Senate enact
ment, and the approval of the Governor
is assured
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
DEMOCRATS TO DENVER.
Cash Offer of 100000 Wins Conven-
ton for Rocky Mountain City.

ton for Rocky Mountain City.
Denver gets the Democratic National
Convention of next year. July Z is the
date. A cash offer of 100000 in addi-
ton to the convention hall carried the
day against Louisville, which offered
only $4,000, and Chicago, which didn't
seem to care whether the convention
was held there or not.
On the first ballot the vote stood %
for Denver II for Louisville, for Chi
cago and 1 for St Paul. While the
second roll call was in progress Nation
al Committeeman Roger c. Sullivan of
Illinois withdrew Chicago in the inter-
est of Denver, and Urey Woodson of
Kentucky followed suit in behalf of
Louisville. The selection Of the Rocky
Mountain city then was made unani-
nous by reclamation.
The one other interesting matter COM
ing before the National Committee was
the proposition for publicity respecting
campaign funds and expenditures,
which was unanimously Endorsed. Cou-
pied with this Endorsement was a reso-
luton expressing thanks to Perry Bel
mont of New York for his efforts in
behalf of the campaign publicity move
ment.
Democracy, so far as the National
Committee of the party has power to
commit it, goes into the next campaign
pledged to work for the reform en-
bodied in this movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
To Test Flour.

If your -four is white with yellow
has a blush cast, or black specks in, it
is the opposite.
Flour can only be tested by its adj
hesiyeneSs-wet and knead a little of
it between the fingers. IF it works
soft and sticky it is poor.
If little flour is thrown against q
dry, smooth surface and it falls like
powder, you may know that it is not
of the best quality.
If -four squeezed in the hand retains
the shape given it when the hand is
relaxed it is a good sign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Large hats trimmed with large
pheasant or duck wings in delightful
colorings to harmonic with the tailor
ed street suits are much in favor this
season, the cut showing one of the new
est models in this sort of millinery.
The model was in dull blue felt, with
quilted ribbon in velvet and satin in
soft green and blue. The wide pleas
ant wings were in shaded colorings in
soft blues, browns, green and white.
The same model is also very smart in
white or pale gray felt bound or faced
with black and trimmed with black and
white ribbon and smoke-gray and white
wings
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
American Wins Nobel Prize.

The University of Chicago hears that
the head of its department of physics,
Prof Albert A Nicholson, is to receive
the years Nobel prize for the best work
in his line Prof. Nicholson is now in
London, where the Copley medal has been
awarded to him by the London Royal So
ciety. DIR. Nicholson is the discoverer of
a method of measuring the velocity of
light Though born in Germany, he has
lived here since childhood and is grad
uate of the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
He is now so.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Various materials could be use with
good effect for the blouse shOwnn the
cut The model was of amethst lib
erty satin, to be worn with abroad
cloth suit in cloth of the same color.
The rever was of velvet of a lightly
darker shade, and there was asmart
little cravat of the same velvetat the
base Of the collar The bodicehad a
tucked border and was trimmd with
narrow round silk cord of the same
shade applied as pictured. Pasemen-
terie buttons were also used trim
ming, the vest and under sleeve being
Of French batiste and Irish LACE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
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Postmaster General Meyer, In his
annual report, makes several recon-
mendations for increasing the efficiency
and extending the scope of the work
OF the Postoffice Department Chief
among these recommendations was that
for the establishment of postal savings
banks. Mr.. Meyer would have every
money order office, and such others as
may be deemed necessary. designated to
receive deposits in amounts of not less
than 81, but the amount of individual
accounts he would limit to $780, On
these deposits interest at the rate of .
per cent should be allowed A material
extension of the parcels post service is
urged. A recommendation is also made
for more up-to-date business methods
and revised system of bookkeeping.
he also suggests permanent official
corresponding to the superintendent of
mails or the agent of a great manufac-
turing corporation, who would hold Of
ice continuously through various add
nlnlstrationS. In illustrating the
growth Of the postal business during
the last fifty years, Mr.. Meyer states
that in 1857 the receipts were $685.
90, with a deficit of S3,454, JOG, while
the last fiscal year the receipts were
S1S3,5S5,O COS, with a deficit of $685.
2o2. He believes that by 1917 the re-
celpts will be over S350,000,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
For the CnmnIexin

In many cases a wonderful improve
ment in the complexion may be obtain
ed by merely washing the face several
times day with the following lotion,
leaving it on until it dries: Take half
an ounce of glycerin, and mix with l.
half pint of orange flower water To
this add tablespoonful of powdered
bOraX.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Keen TabIecIoth UNMARKED.

I find the most practical wayo pre-
vent hot dishes from marking yor din
ing room table is to get piece table
oilcloth, cut the size of your tableeither
round or square, put under yor pad,
and then your cloth on. Andwhere
a hot dish is placed on the tab, you
are sure there will be no mark. If at
times you have to enlarge you table
have the oilcloth split through t. cen
the ends and afford protectionwhere
most needed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
How to Clean Gas Nantes.

When your light burns poorly your
mantel probably is black. Remove the
globe. get a salt shaker and shake on
all the salt that it will hold, turn on
the gaslight and let it burn until all
black is off, turn off light, replace
globe and light in usual way, and the
mantle has a new lease of life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Art school Clothes sta,ue.

The board of directors of the Trenton
On. j. Art School has caused the classic
statues in its art halls to be draped with
fig leaves This is said to be the result
of the vigorous protests of several minis
tiers, Sunday school superintendent and
parents who have children studying at the
school, although the action of the board
has aroused considerable merriment and
ridicule on the part of the public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Colnred Stockings.

For house wear this winter olored
stockings will be more in vogu than
ever; indeed, the all-black stockig ex-
cept to complete black toilet i.quite
out of favor.
These colored stockings may btworn
with slippers to match or are much
used with black patent leather nmps.
One of the new tones that is living
its run just now ON the hosierycoun-
tiers is ox-blood red 1t is quite elective
house frock above white leather pmps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Laundrying Stockings.

Good laundresses, when washing
white stockings, whether of silk or
thread, add a few drops of oxalic acid
to the water. The reason Of this is
that the acid has the effect of remov-
ing the stains caused by the boots and
shoes, which are only ''set'' when
washed with ordinary soap and water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Comfort Pillows.

Soft little silk-covered pillowsust a
wee bit larger than baby pillow. that
have removable slips Of fine linenhand
embroidered in a dainty eyelet esign,
and with torchon lace inset, cos 1926
each, and afford much relief an COM
fort to a restless person, as thy are
just the size to tuck under some.orner
of shoulder or back that the lare pill
low cannot each. They are ais nice
for the head when mapping on OUNCE
or in q chair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

o. N Hilton, general attorney for the
Western Federation of Miners, announced
at Denver that he would start at once for
Boise, Idaho, to prepare a defense for
Steve Adams. whom he learned is to be
turned over to the Colorado authorities
and brought to Telluride on the charge
of numbering Arthur Collins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
The New Mufs.

Some of the new muffs look is il
they had been picked up from thefoor
where they had served for rugs and
been thrown over the hands. Thu fox
muffs especially give one this feeling.
Heads and tails invariably finish item.
They are big, fat and as defcieIt in
contour as the skins can be made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Removing Rust on Nickel.

Rust may be removed from nickel
plating by covering the spots with NUT
ton tallow and letting it stand for sew
eral days. If this treatment is fol-
lowed by rubbing with good metal
polisher and then by thorough wash
ing with strong ammonia, succeeded by
clear water and a final polishing with
dry whiting, stubborn cases will yield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Capital and Interest.

Two years ago Zip swallowed grain
Of wheat. Last Thursday night, at the
log-rolling, he had fit Of coughing and
coughed up fifty-pound sack of -four
and about one hundred and six pounds
OF bran Truth Is mighty and will pre-
vall.-Gold Beach losegon) Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

The National Red Cross Society has be-
gun an active campaign for new members.
Circulars and application blanks are being
sent out in large numbers. The national
body possesses more than 10000 members,
but it is hoped to greatly enlarge this
membership.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Cleaning Objects of Aluminium

To rdestore luster to furnished alI-
minum it is sufficient, says the Scien-
tific American, to immerse it in water
slightly calculated with sulphuric
acid. To small articles of aluminium
a soft brush may be applied. For the
bath, water with a little carbonate of
soda will suffice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

hot solution of potash. If one appli-
cation is not enough use a second or
even third. Sometimes the solution,
if the wood is very white, will leave a
yellowish stain. To avoid this. mix
some lime with the solution until a
thick paste is formed. Let the paste
remain on the floor at least twelve
hours. 1t is better TO use a weak solu-
ton of sal soda and fuller's earth on
very nice floors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Rafhrahe FIanneIs.

Fancy f1annels for bath robes, In all
colors, twenty-seven inches wide. are
80 cents yard, and attractive chill
dren's wrappers can be made Of them
at comparatively small cost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
For Cold In the Chest.

Common mustard used as a plaster
or poultice is the best cure for cold
ON the chest, and the white of an egg
with sugar is the finest medicine for
hoarseneSs. To cure a burn an appli-
cation of the white skin that lines the
shell of an egg is unbeatable, while the
raw yolk is a capital tonic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Ito be continued. }
III. PHILOSOPHER. Also Increasing.

Griggs = The feminine population
seems TO have increased wonderfully
during the last few weeks.
Briggs do you mean?
Griggs-Why, when l was married
only woman in the world-Boston
Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
PeunSyIyania ,PhOue Cembine

The Bell Telephone Company of Phila-
delphia voted to purchase the Pennsylva-
MIA and the Delaware and Atlantic COM
panies, and for this purpose to increase
the capital stock from S3OOOO,OOO to $780,
100000. Hereafter the title of the COM
pany is to be the Bell Telephone Com
pany of Pennsylvania.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
velvet for Trimming.

The vogue of velvet as an accessory
trimming is emphasized not only in
the girdles, collars. and cuffs, but also
in the bias neckties which are worn
over the lace chemisettes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Farmers and cattle dealers of the West
having refused to sell live stock at the
reduced rates offered by the packers,
expected drop in the price of fresh meats
to the consumer has not materialized at
this writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
Door to Pantry.

If the doorway to pantry or closet
has no door hang window shade in
the aperture. 1t can be raised or low
cred at will, and will prove a great
convenience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
FIowers on Evening Crowns,

Flowers are beautiful when used in
the armholes of evening dresses, and
this year roses, violets and forge.-me-
nots are having things their own way.
The flowers make a pretty finish to
sleeve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26
M,Le Ho.e supporters.

Save the buckles and fasteners of
I'D supporters and buy new elastic at
o cents a yard. This win make two
mir and save the price Of new sup
prtexA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Fire destroyed the planning mill plant
of the Somerset Lumber Company and
the Touring mill of the Somerset Milling
Company at Somerset, KY. Loss $50, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

One of the features of the annual re-
port of Gen. f. c. Ainsworth, adjutant
general of the United States Army,
which has called forth no little COM
ment throughout the country, is the
statement that if present conditions
continue there will be nothing for the
government to do to secure men for
the military service but to materially
increase the pay of enlisted men or re-
sort to CONSUMPTION. The report shows
that the deficiency below the author
lied strength of the army on Oct. 10,
1906, was S,046, while in October, 1907,
it was 20,535. Among the reasons Civ
en- for this falling off is the strong
competition which the government
encounters from private employers,
who offer higher pay and more attract.
i've conditions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Grease stains on a kitchen floor are
difficult to remove by ordinary means,
but they viii generally come out with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Bids to the amount of $2J,00OO00 of
bonds have been accepted by Secretary
COrtelyou at an average price of 1903,
and nearly all of the accepted bids are
from national banks which were in a
position to take out additional circua-
tion at once. 1t was thought that the
8 per cent certificates would not exceed
$15,000,000. The Secretary says that
the improvement justifies him in limit
ing both the new issues.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

The opening of proposals for the $780,
100000 of Panama canal bonds showed
that the amount had been subscribed
several times over, and that a good fig
ure, well above the market price, would
be realized for the securities. While
the official figures were not obtainable,
it was thought that the average price
would prove to be about 104. The al
lotment of the bonds will be at the dis
erection of the Secretary of the Treas
ury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Compared with oysters, snails con-
tain about 100 per cent more nutritious
substance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

The annual report of the Isthmian
Canal Commission, recently made pub
lie, shows expenditures up to date of
S4S, 2S5, SSO.37, and indicates crafty.
ing progress in the work. On June 80,
1907, the total force of skilled and I'M
skilled laborers was 29,446, an increase
of 10000 over the previous year. The
death rate among employees for sever
al years past shows marked improve
ment in health conditions, mainly due
to sanitation, better housing facilities
and better food supplies. The report
strongly recommends the continuation
of the work by the National Govern
ment direct and not through a con-
tractor or syndicate of contractors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

special commission, consisting of Law
renee O'Murray, Assistant Secretary Of
Commerce and Labor; Herbert Knox
Smith, commissioner of corporations,
and Charles p Neill, United States la
Dor commissioner, started for Goldfield,
New, to investigate the labor conditions
at that place and to determine whether
there is necessity for the presence OF
tie United States troops recently or
dered there at the request Of Gov.
Sparks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Despite denials ON the part of gov
eminent officials, there is persistent
report that the United States Govern
ment has purchased from the Wright
Bros. the control of their Heavier
than air" flying machine The Wrights
have been in Europe for some time,
and it was generally supposed that
they were negotiating for the sale of
their machine to foreign governments.
Much secrecy is thrown about the sub
ject, but it is apparent that the gov
eminent is interesting itself deeply in
the problem of air navigation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

Rear Admiral NJ. E. Mason, chief of
the Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy
Department, in his annual report
strongly urges legislation that will au-
thoriZe the department to purchase
ordnance, projectiles, powder and tor
pedoes in limited quantities abroad,
such material to be admitted free of
duty. This recommendation is based
on the statement that the domestic
manufacturers are unable to supply
these articles within a reasonable time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

The cash balance in the treasury has
been reduced to about S17,OOOOOO by
the distribution of funds among ma
tional banks during the recent crisis,
and the officials have decided to cut
down the amount of the balances stand
ing to the credit of disbursing officers.
Thus, by a simple act of bookkeeping,
time being by many millions of dollars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-12-26

As an Indication of a desire on the
part of Congress 20 deal promptly with
the currency question. Speaker Cannon
departed from precedent in naming the
House committee on banking and cur
rency in the opening hours of the ses-
sion, instead of waiting until after the
Christmas recess. Fowler of New Jer-
Cortelyou for what he termed his sin
efficient efforts to relieve the financial
situation was reappointed chairman
The committee is expected to organize
at once
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-19

night is gloomy. Towns along the
river are suffering from crippled com
munication, limited fuel supply and a
shortage of food; thousands of fami-
lies have been rendered homeless and
many thousands of men are idle be-
cause of the enforced shutting down
of the factories.
A number of cities are in darkness
tonight because of broken gas mains
and flooded light plants. Railroads,
traction and city electric lines are
generally crippled along the river. At
Ironton more than 100 families We're
driven from their homes; at Ports
mouth 1000 refugees are in the schools
and other vacant buildings, and at
Newport. KY. 300 families have had to
be cared for.
In response to request from the
Mayor of Manchester. Ohio, Governor
Harris late today ordered out one com
pany OF the Seventh Regiment, sta
toned at Manchester. TO guard the
property of flood sufferers.