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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-08-09

The defect in the legislative bill max
ing appropriations for the Central State
Normal School and the temporary
maintenance of that institution through
zneney borrowed on notes signed by
Governor Warner and members of the
State board Of education. recalls to a
Lansing correspondent former occa-
,ion in the history Of Michigan when
j. was necessary for the governor to
boryow money in order to prevent state
institutions from being closed This
experience directly followed the last
democratic administration our state
has had. 1t was not due to an error in
an appropriation bill. The state treas
my was empty. That condition was
doc to an attempt on the part of the
democrats to make record for small
appropriations. The most important
jnterests of the state were imperiled to
serve party purpose. Several hun
ared thousand dollars were borrowed
by Governor Rich and the other state
pticers TO meet the most necessary state
expenses This incident and others
ronnected with the days it recalls ex-
plains why there has since been no
democratic administrations in Micm-
gan. Cadillac News and Express.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-08-09

Charles w. Nichols, of Lansing, who
Aspires to represent this senatorial dis
trict as one of it's three delegates to the
constitutional convention, was assis-
liant to the attorney general of Mich
iga. from 1891 to 1895. In 1906, on
recommendation of the supreme court
he was appointed member of the state
board Of law examiners to succeed Hon.
RnsseN G. Ostrsnder, resigned; in 1905,
De was re appointed for the full term
Of Eve years. Mr.. Nichols is also the
xutAor of a practical textbook on civil
government, published in 1897. As an
,ttoYney he has had the confidence Of
ahe people of Ingham county and his
experience has been along lines which
especially fir him to deal with the ques-
lions which would come before the con-
stitutional convention. Shiawassee
sounty voters will do well to give heed
10 his candidacy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
CuIffvafes Mind and Body.

Never was the sex making such eff
fort to learn what real womanhood
means as in this era, says Ella Wheel
er Wilcox in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Physical science and metaphysics are
working together to create a new body
for woman; or rather to give her an
understanding Of what glorious body
is hers by right, and how to keep 1t
whole while the spirit needs it as a
temple.
The ailing and weak women are de-
creasing rapidly. Read any novel of
half century ago and the heroine Is
invariably delicate, given to side aches
and swoons Novels reflect the man.
ners and customs of the age in which
they are written.
The weak woman is not the type to-
day in fiction or in society. However
many my friends may know in her par
ticular circle, the sickly woman is be-
coming ashamed of her weakness, and
she is on the wane.
For the new woman, the woman who
is, and is to be, will be a three-fold
creature; vigorous of body, vital of
mind, radiant of spirit, and she is here
to-day. Tomorrow she will rule the
world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
The White Dress,

The white gown is always an econ
omy if one is in need of dressy sum
mer gown and must study the cost.
White, for one thing, can not fade,
and it stands cleaning indefinitely if
the material is selected with anything
like judgment. 1t, too, can be varied
with accessories of different kinds and
colors, so that its identity can hardly
be distinguished from time to time.
The thin cottOns and linens embroider-
ed and trimmed with lavish designs of
lace are far from being among the
economies if only the first cost is con-
changed from season to season. and
hang on as long as a thread of it lasts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
The Bishop ApoloRfxed.

DR.. Temple was wont to rule the do
cese of Exeter with an iron hand, and
a tale Is told Of deanery meeting at
which he presided, when the subject
for discussion was THE Hindrances to
the Spiritual Life Of the Diocese" AZ.
ter the discussion had proceeded for
some time vicar electrified his audi
ence by declaring that the greatest him
drance to the full spiritual life was
none other than the bishop himself. IL
repeat it, said the speaker calmly,
''our right reverend father in God Ia
very far from being a father to any
of US. Your manner toward u.s." he
continued, turning to the bishop, "is
harsh in the extreme, while your meth
cd of rule is this: You treat Us all, old
and young, as If we We're set of school
boys" This bold statement drew from
the bishop an apology, and he explain
ed that beneath his brusqueness OF
manner was very genuine sympathy
with the work Of all the clergy. This
Impeachment created the more sensa-
ton in the meeting because it came
from son of Dr. Temples predecessor.
the famous Henry Of Exeter-West-
minister Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
The Wash Ckinfz.

A capital method of washing chintzes
or the favorite printed linens which
are 50 frequently used in upholstery
nowadays, is to first lay the loose COW
ers to soak in cold salt and water 50
as to set the colors. When these have
soaked twelve hours they should be
removed. the moisture wrung out and
the covers placed in the copper, in
which bran has been boiled in water
for about five minutes. They should
be well rubbed and squeezed in the
bran water until all the dirt has been
eliminated, when they should be taken
out and plunged again into salt water
and left for some little time. If this
is done carefully not a vestige of the
color will wash out or even fade, and
the covers will emerge from their bran
bath as fresh and clean as when new.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
NO PROTECTION FROM H MS.
Btcyc1ist Injured Through the Fault
of One FafIs to Get DamaueI.

Bicyclist Injured Through the Fault
of One Fails to Get Damages.
American wheelmen are likely to be
interested In the decision Of the Kings
Bench Divisional court IN the hen-bicy-
Gle case, says the London correspond
ent Of the New York Times,
A hen scratching worms at the side
of a public road was frightened by q
dog and few across the highway Into
the spokes Of a bicycle on which q
young man was taking holiday spin.
The bicyclist was thrown On his head
and badly hurt. The machine was ruin
ed. The bicyclist sued the owner Of
the hen for damages
In the County Court the Judge found
for the defendant, holding that in or
der for the plaintiff to recover he must
show either that 1t was the usual habit
Of hens to fly into the spokes Of bicycles
or that the hen In question had &C
quired that habit There was no evil
dence Of either sort and, therefore, It
could not be alleged that the owner OF
the hen should have kept her chaiEed
or locked up in order to prevent The
hen from interfering with the sports of
bicyclists.
The plaintiff, not satisfied with this
decision, carried the case to the Dl-
visional court, but the two learned
Judges Of that court sustained the
County Court judge, so, as the law
stands to-day, he who 4des wheel
on English highways is pretty much at
the mercy Of the highway ben.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
.sssseM
U KEE& II efnnE RES) RI n

to make laugh There Is only sort Of person
who funner. and that is who Is just hopeessy
good form. Some form Is good that 1t Is bad and
people who afflicted with this laborous sort truly
ponderous Their efforts unlike the consummats
social grace Of those to the born Is the play
ing Of the person used to call humble puppy" at
whist that Of the real whist player The humble
py," however Is all right, because he thinks he is
It is only when become q little bit doubtful Of our
that begin to be ptabe, and people kick
from pillar to post People Like mpudence; they like
dupiicy they like vanity they like display. If you
meek and modest mild and meritorious, just get
ready to turn the other cheek for will have reason
to do So
If the thought that perhaps after ALL you not the
sartest thing in town begins to creep into your deluded
Uranium, expel It, you would any other poisonous
tment Remember you the center Of the universe
and let that thought console you give your hat little
tilt your and step out jauny for you sink
somebody viii throw rock at you tie tin 10
yuuy coat tail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
To the Bargain Hunter.

Never run into debt to buy anything,
no matter how advantageous the oppOr-
tunity may seem to be.
Familiarize yourself with prices, so
that You know about what an article
should cost
Buy only at reliable shops. If the
article is not good of its kind it is not
a bargain at any price.
January, July and August are the
months when real bargains may usual
~ be found.
Be chary of buying trifles that are
merely passing fashions. If such things
are reduced it generally means that
their day is over.
Don't buy anything unless you know
what you are going to do with it.
In certain things there is practically
no change in fashion.
Materials for underclothes trim
mings for the same. materials for chill
dren's frocks and household linens can
often be bought advantageouSly, and
put away until needed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

\ smart short kimono coat was chi
broidered across the front and back
and on the sleeves with wistaria.
Coats bound with braid, though styl-
ish. have become a little common. the
best makers preferring to finish the
edges with several rows of stitching.
Blonde lace, the favorite lace of the
second empire, is much in evidence Just
now. Can it be the precursor OF the
crinolines, without which no woman of
the same period considered herself
well dressed?
In parasols haud-painted and hand
embroidered effects are popular. Stripes
are also much used, sometimes the en-
tire parasol being stripe. and some
times only small section near the top.
Often the fiounce of the petticoat is
striped TO match the parasol.
Tiny butterfly bows are not novel,
but they are pretty when made of fine
linen, finished with a crochet border.
One particularly smart tie was double,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

with the lower wings edged with Ger
man vaIenciennes and the upper with
tiny crocheted circles and stars.
White, cream, pale yellow or beige
straw, very frequently bound with an
edging Of black straw about an inch
wide, forms the majority of the mid
summer models. Often these hats are
quite destitute Of trimming at the back
and sides, having no other adornment
than huge bunch of aigrettes OF os-
trich plumes in front
A white cambria frock is trimmed
with broderie angiaise, worked, how
ever, not in white, but in several pale
colors. The gown is mounted over
palest straw or color and big leghOrn
hat is trimmed with quantities Of
great daisies all in pale shades, straw
colored gloves are worn, also shoes and
stockings, the wearer being a French
woman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

up mans home and then ask him to support person
who declines to live with him.
As rule selfish. One reason for II Is that
q woman who does the work gets only
half the pay for 1t and the women want the to
up The tendency of late years Is for humanity
to become more and selfish Another thing to be
deplored is the great number Of suits for breach Of
promise 1t looks though she had market price set
affections when she asks for money because her
love Is sighted Whenever is sued for breach Of
promise he should feel thankful that he did mary
the If be has to pay her he feel that
"the loser Is the winner" Such things too much
OF blackmail a hold-up scheme.
There would be much selfshness among either
women If were not living in mad scramble for
wealth "Do others they will do you" is too much the
business motto Of to-day We all belong to the human
family and should treat fellows brothers
and sisters If did so life would be worth the
living than it Is at present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The proper way of testing the
warmth of baby's milk is to squeeze
the nipple 50 that few drops fall on
the back of the hand One Of the most
filthy and unhygienic things that can
be done, and one seen frequently, is
for mother or other person to moist
en- handkerchief or napkin with the
tongue and then wipe baby's mouth.
There are no words too strong to ex-
consequent risk to a young baby's
health is great.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
NIch Dien.v

Itch diem" Is not the motto of King
Edward; It is the motto of the Prince
of Wales, and Edward used it while
he was heir to the throne. This motto
was under the plume Of ostrich feath-
ers found In the helmet of the King
of Bohemia, who was slain at the bat
tie Of Cressy while a volunteer in tho
French army. Aug %, 1916. Edward
the Black Prince won this battle for
the English. and in respect to his faith
er, Edward Ill, who commanded In
chief, he adopted the motto, which has
been borne since that time by heirs
to tie throne nf England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Keep Abreast of the Times.


The wise mother should recognize
that unless she keeps abreast with the
times by reading and having her out
side interests there will come Time
when her children will inevitably neg
lect her. They are learning all the time
in school, in the library, in dozens OF
ways of which she is hardly conscious.
She must remember that if she wishes
to be a real mother to them, and hold
their respect and confidence, she must
keep M her knowledge along these
lines. saws the Philadelphia Press
Unless she does this, though her
children may and doubtless will love
her. they will feel, in their hearts, that
they are her superior, and will pity her
a little as q back number" (This is
no doubt true OF some children, but not
of all 1t may be true during the AFRO
CANT period of youth, but not after
sense doTninates.)
Most mothers work too hard with
their hands, and make that kind of
labor the most important
Mothers who have grown premature
iy old through overwork are those who
submit to a constant, unrelieved strain
on one set of muscles, and because of
such concentration upon commonplaces
become uninteresting to their children
and to everyone else.
The well-balanced woman refuses to
be a drudge though at the same time
she recognizes the necessity Of order
and system. She never lets work be
come a fetish, and she always has time
or takes time-to give ear to her chill
dren's condolences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Save Witty Clippings,

A neat little booklet for an invalid
can he made by saving witty clippings
and pasting in 4 small scrap book
OF N when one is not able to read
lengthy articles something bright and
witty will help brighten the day. 1t
should only be loaned and passed along
where it would probably be the most
appreciated. Little pieces can be
pasted on cards. and are much more
easily held by persons lying in bed.
Bright pictures, comic and otherwise,
are nice for children. and afford amuSe-
ment to the impatient little sufferers
who must remain in bed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
IN a SUBMARINE.
What Happens ms the Vessel Takes
the Plunge Beneath the Sea.

What Happens ms the tesSeI Takes
the Plunge Beneath the Sea-
Under ordinary conditions as soon as
the hood is closed for the plunge the
captain opens the faucets and quanti-
ty Of water, which makes the ship
heavy enough to sink, rushes into the
reservoirs located at the sides Of the
vessel Even the most hardened Of the
sailors say that the noise Of the water
rushing into the boat gives lusubrious
impression, and 1t requires men gifted
with cool heads and possessing tested
courage for the hazard involved In
operating these little boats. But, In
spite of their fragile appearance, they
are terrible instruments of war, and
Notwithstanding their dimintttve size
they are controlled by twa!ve men,
each OF whom is Indispensable to their
navigation.
The hood once closed, the submarine
Is absolutely cut of from the world.
Its shell, calculated to support q pres
sure Of seven or eight atnnospheres,
give It the ability In theory to 90 down
to a distance OF thirty to forty meters,
but in practice It IL considered SUM-
cisnt 10 drop to . aspth Of fifteen NJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
To Clean n Straw Hat,

Buy cents worth of oXalic acid ::
this is enough to do three or four hats.
Dissolve little in hot water, and scrub
the hat until it is Clean rinse under
the tap, and place into the shape you
require it TO be and put out in the
sun. or in front of the fire. Then it
will look as though it is a new hat. Be
careful the oNalic acid bottle is labeled
poison and locked away from children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Must Obey Fashion.

Fashion is a very stern mistress and
every one must follow her dictates. No
better evidence of submission was ever
given than in regard to the change of
fashion in the waist. Last year, until
the weather was freezing cold, girls
and women too for that matter, wore
short sleeyed, fiaphanous waists that
aroused the criticism of those who did
not consider it quite proper to wear so
much open work. Now the same girls,
on the hottest days 30 bundled up in a
negligee looking linen coat. sleeves long
to the wrists and gloves completing the
wrapped-up effect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
How to Avoid Dust.

There is not nearly so much sweep
ing done as there used TO be, as it is
so well known that in dust there is
likely TO be many germs of diseases,
especially if there is any one in the
family who has cough, however slight
it may be. But there are many house
wives who have regular sweeping days,
taking certain precautions A good
plan is to wet a newspaper and then
tear it up in pieces, scattering them
over the floor. Push them along in
front of the broom and they will alb
serb most of the dust.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

take from the employers the rights of owDershp as
commonly interpreted. But does emphasize the ele
of stewardship in the Interpretation Of the rights
and responsibilities Of ownership.
If there those who do not want to accept the Cos
pei plan of conduct for the Industrial rtunvrate be-
cause they do to -ove" the other parties of
the tru1nvirate let them say and then not complain
of Industrial strife. There is alternative it must be
Industrial righteousness Industrial strife The call
gospel to those who love Righteousness and hate
strife And for the saving OF industry as for the saving
Of man the cali Of the gospel Is whosoeper will The
Of Righteousness does not depend ON the number
Of tndorse It but the loyalty Of those who
appeal The code of Jesus applied to industries will
help to get rich and at the same time to treat
other men as enemies But men whose first ambition
Is to make friends Of all other men, as they have op
portunty and they able viii find with the wealth
of such friendship there Will be added all the wealth
that earth give and heaven approve. Because the
gospel offers Industrial peace secure It 1t Is
worth the effort
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Good Gronminn-

"Just what may be meant by good
grooming you will imagine when l tell
you that it includes the Frightening of
the hair and the dressing thereof, the
massage of the face, the taking out of
wrinkles here and there and the re-
duction OF the body" says a beauty
specialist. "Afterward there comes
such fancy points as the whitening of
the skin. the natural Frightening of
the eyes, the reddening of the lips, the
shaping of the nose"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Sick Room DOnt's.

Don't appear anxious, however great
your anxiety.
Don't be unmindful of yourself if you
are in the responsible position of nurse.
To do faithful work you must have
proper food and stated hours of rest.
Don't forget that kindness and ten
derness are needful to successful nurs-
ing. Human nature longs to be soothed
and comforted on all occasions when it
is out of tune.
Don't permit currents of air to blow
upon the patient. An open fireplace is
an excellent means of ventilation The
current may be tested by burning a
piece of paper in front.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

ters, and at such a level 1t is In no
danger Of being flooded. The most
strongly armored vessels Of the ordi-
nary type extend downward only ten
meters.
The vessel is directed by two vertt-
cal governors, one above and one below
the stern, as they are always placed ON
submarines. To govern the coming up
and going down of boat there are
two horizontal governors, one at the
stern and one at the bow.-Metropoli
tan Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

Secure Gems at Appleton While Clerk
Is yyaifiur nm Customer


Is Waiting on Customer.
4 $1,000 diamond robbeI: was CON-
mitted at the Henry Ramps jewelry
store. Appleton, at 6 O'Clock the other
evening, two crooks managing to get away
with a tray of mounted diamond rings
valued at from $50 TO 500 each Henry
Marx was in charge of the store at the
time of the theft. but was busy waiting
on a customer when the two crooks en-
tered. Aroused at their suspicious &C
tons, Marx. after dispOsing of the Gus
toner, walked past the two men. Oh
serving corner Of a red velvet ring tray
protruding from the pocket Of one Of the
men, he grabbed for it, removing about
$1,000 worth of diamonds that had been
stolen. As soon as the crooks saw they
had been discovered they made dash for
the door Marx FASTENED TO the diamond
case to see if anything else had been
stolen and discovered that the men had
taken another tray. The police were
promptly notified, but had no clue as to
the direction the men went after leaving
the store. Two years ago the Ramps
jewelry store was robbed of $1,000 worth
of diamonds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05

The coat shown in the sketch is just
the style to complement skirt of the
same material. This style of habit is
generally made of fine black kersey,
though it also looks we'll of tan or
gray covert It is double-breasted,
fitting very snug. and comes about IA
inches below the hips. Two rows of
stitching down each seam give it fine
tailored finish. The collar is Of velvet.
Two rows of buttons are placed doEn
the front.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-05
Mans Cpl0rs.

There's black.
And then white.
And red for home gowns.
For evening he admires white-after
black.
Pastel tints are his choice if there
must be color.
And why his rage for black? 1t
cannot De that il matches his heart!