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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

SILK bathing suits are in startlIr.
coiors and combinations.
hats are Immense, aud alW avs lh.r,
Is a roll at the side
Cluny lace is as great faNor.te n,
II was a season or two ago.
Overskirts OF soft material ars
modish and are here u stay.
Valenciennes lace. real ana ,mf,,
ton. Is In demand once more.
The amethyst tones. from deem d,
light. are in the height OF fashion
Harmonies in black and white ma
fair 10 enjoy considerable vogue
Folds and hchus over the should.rs
are quite feature OF evening gowns
The muchribbed parasol calles
the japanese" Is prominent This
season.
Short skirts are the rule for all ex
cepting house. reception and eveniny
dresses
In adopting the sleeveless coat n
should be remembered that extreme
styles are taboo.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
An Ominous Question.

On the first night Of the representa-.
ton of one Of JerrOlds pieces a sue
cessful adapter from the French raj.
lied him on his nervousness.
Il. said the adapter. never feel
nervous on the first night of my
pieces"
"Ah. my boy" Jerrold replied. you
are always certain OF success Your
pieces have all been tried before
He was sorely disappointed with a
certain book written by one of his
friends. This friend heard that Jer-
rold had expressed his disappointment
and questioned him. Il hear you said
- was the worst book I ever wrote
No. | didn't" came the answer. I
said II was the worst book anybody
ever wrote
OF a mistaken philanthropist Jer-
rold said he was so benevolent. so
merciful a mamie would have held
al umbrella over a duck in a shower
Of rain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Woman'S Sphere.

the new country home are made from
wide strands or strips OF new sateen.
Cretonne or chintz Of either a plain or
Powered surface. braided into a three
plat by hand. This done. the long
strip OF braided goods. thick and about
an inch and a half wide. is started
and formed into a circle. II Is strong
~ sewn together with a coarse linen
thread from the back. II should be
kept upon large table while in
process OF shaping. 10 insure its lying
like fiat disk upon the floor when
finished. The Powered rugs will prove
more popular 10 the lovers OF cretonne.
but those OF plain tones will be more
effective in most rooms already having
the usual quota OF figured surfaces 10
distract the eve.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Sheep Are Good stock.

The census report cannot give the
real value OF sheep. Outside of the
value of sheep as producers OF meat
and wool. there is a benefit conferred
by them 10 land Pastures occupied
by sheep become richer every year
and bushes. weeds and briars. which
so rapidly grow where they are not
desired. are kept down by sheep and
their places occupied by grass. The
poorest kind OF land. il given up TO
sheep. even II il is necessary 10 al
low feed 10 them. will be made pro
ductive in a few years-American
Cultivation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
pon,ts for the Horseshoer.

Don't pare the frog. don't make high
calks. don't cut down the bars. don't
lose your temper, don't burn the shoe
on. don't smoke while shoeing. don't
rasp under the clinches, don't make
the shoe too short. don't rasp or file
the clinch heads. don't hit the horse
with the hammer. don't load the horse
down with iron. don't rasp on the out
side Of the wall more than is absolute
ly necessary. Farm Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
ANNA HELD's DIAMOND GOWN
Arsbesque OF Precious Stones 70
Ornament Startling Stage Dress.

Anna Held is determined to make
her farewell appearance in a yerit-
able diamond gown"
For this purpose Miss Held gather.
ed all her Jewelry. with the exception
Of her pearls. few rings. etc ana
gave them TO a skilful designer with
the naive instruction:
Take these jewels and make the
most startling dress in the world "
The gown itself Is OF the softest orien.
tai fabric OF rose pink color. over
this is droped a filmy silver Tissue
embroidered around the. lower edge
with great crimson pIincessias. Tho
left side OF the gown opens over a
scanty underdress in paler shade ~
pink. which is drawn closely to the
figure. The bodice and sleeves on
this arabesque design OF purest white
stones. hundreds OF diamonds being
used TO carry out this inspiration.
Where the costume opens from hlD
To knee. clasps OF diamond solitaires
hold IL in place. The cloak worn AZ
the same time is OF soft gray M.
teor. lined with varying shades OF
pink and the same color scheme OF
red princessias IL carried out In deli
cate land painting A deep fringe
OF the latest novelty. known as pearl
pipes. finishes the lower edge OF this
superb garment
Another costume Of burnt orange
crepe. shading into creamy white. car
lies the rest OF the jewels owned bv
Miss Held. and the sapphres. enc
raids. corols and tnrQuOises studdlng
its gold embroideries make In alto
gether barbaric in its splendor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
French Beading.

Many Of the tailored shirt waists
are trimmed with French heading.
This is used not only at the seams.
but is also used 10 finish the tucks.
the box pleat down the waist and TO
make sort Of yoke effect running
from the shoulders. The idea is very
good and may be carried out in many
beautiful ways, while in making a set
of shirt waists the beading might be
OF different size and design.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
An Ominous Question.

At a luncheon the Italian prima
donna. Mime Cavaliera. described a
French actress vividly.
She is charming. but she is tickle
said Nine. Cavaliera "Oa her wed
ding day-she is now divorced-her
infatuated young husband bent over
her and murmured hercely.
The first time you deceive me III
kill you"
She laughed softly looking up into
his sOmber eyes
And the second time what will
YOU do?" she said New York Trib-
une
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
The Farm Wood Lot.

This is surely a timely topic. but so
many farmers are not woodmen enough
10 plant out wood lots. But many al.
ready have valuable young wood lots
If they would only care for them
Instead Of cutting. burning and de.
stroying the bushes IL they would only
thin out the useless species. together
with old gnarled. crooked trees. they
would soon have a very valuable young
growing wood lot Farm and Fire
side
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Dimensions Of an Acre

An acre In this country contains 49,.
SEQ square feet. or $50 square rods.
A patch 50 yards inches wide and
70 yards long is practically an acre
OF ground II is far better TO see Just
how much can be raised on an acre
than 10 follow the old plan OF show
ing Just how many acres one is able
10 plant and partially cultivate. The
one-acre crop is in line with high-class
diversified farming
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
10 Keep EIIes From Horses.

Take two or three small handfuls
of green walnut leaves; upon which
pour two or three quarts OF soft. cold
water: let II stand one night. and pour
the whole next morning into a kettle.
and let il boil for fifteen minutes
When cold. il will be fl for use No
more is required than 10 wet a sponge
and before a horse goes out OF the
stable. let those parts which are most
irritated be smeared over with the
liquid. Cultivator.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
In Embroidered Crash.

A princess gown in cream-tinted
crash is very richly and thickly en-
broidered on the bodice and down the
front OF the skirt. the design thistles.
and their decorative foliage very
good effect. especially as some OF the
leaves were outlined with a line OF
palest green. touch OF green was
introduced in the collar and again in
the sleeves.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Handmade Rugs Back AGAIN.

Grandmother's handmade rugs have
reappeared-not the loom-Noven sort.
but the actual hand made rugs. braided
and sewn resembling those the eco.
nomical old lady once crocheted with
a long wooden needle. The New Eng
land housekeeper OF today refers TO
the crochet needle as hook. and
talks OF hooking a rug"
These most modern OF rugs for the
bungalow or the oid.time room in
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

An American traveller in Europe re-
marks the Italian laugh as languid
but musical. the German as deliberate
the French as spasmodic and uncer
tain. the upper class English as guard
ed and not always genuine. the lower
class English as explosive. the Scotch
Of all classes as hearty and the irish
"a rollicking.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Hay EnsiIaoe.

Experience indicates that grass IS
mere serviceable as hay than as en-
silage. II wastes little in curing. is
acceptable 10 the animals and is very
much lighter 10 handle when dried
than when green. Many have tried
ensilaging meadow hav and have
abandoned the practice Country Cen
tleman
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Glover for the Silo.

Glover NAV be put into the silo and
IL makes a fairly good silage. although
feeds rich in protein when sliced de
velop a very strong odor. The large
variety OF sweet corn may he used.
The sugar In the sweet corn causes
the silage 10 be somewhat NOR q. id
than when made Of ordinary corn
Hoard's Dairyman
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
The Worlds Disease.

Mammonism is only an effect Of
which selfishness Is the cause. Self
ishness-the assertion Of self against
the law Of the universe. selfgratifica-
ton instead OF the general good-thst
is the disease OF the world: and We
can never have social health until SO
ciety is saved from selfshness-Homi-
letic Review
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Grass for SHADY Places

The Iowa Agriculture Experiment
Station has found out that. on rail
roads running east and west. II is nee.
essary TO plant a different kind OF
grass on the north side OF embank-
ments from the south side because of
the different amount OF sunlight that
each side receives.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Russian Blouse comina7

II is rumored that long coats may
have their popularity challenged in
the near future by the Russian blouse.
for signs are not lacking that this old
favorite is again TO be brought for
ward. Examples Of il have already
been seen in broderie Anglaise lace
and embroidered crepe de chine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Shoeinu Mules.

The hoof OF the mule. being smaller
and tougher than that OF the average
horse does not need shoeing unless
worked on hard roads a great deal
II is better not TO have them shod II
confined TO work on the farm. unless
used 10 haul heavy loads on frozen
ground
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Farm and Garden.

It makes an ideal ration when fed in
connection with corn There is a
greater possibility OF profit in these
two crops when grown together than
In any other crops that can be grown
by the American farmer.-Professo
H. { Price. Dean of Ohio College OF
Agriculture
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Political Geography.

William. where is the
capital Of the United States located
Small Boy-Ny paw saws it's either
I'm Providence for Danville. and he
amt quite certain which.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Embroidered Net.

Many of the new frocks will be
made Of heavy net embroidered in
cart wheels. Plain white floss will be
used. singly or triple. and the work
need not be done by expert hands. II
looks very much like rough darning.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
New Bracelets.

Ribbons and flower bracelets. worn
with short-sleeved bodices. which
we're fashionable some fifty years ago.
have once more come into favor and
are worn by some OF the fashionable
women this season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

In choosing purple for night wear.
great care must be taken 10 secure
exactly the right shades Some pur
pies change considerably under cleo
trio light. and others gain in brilliancy
and tone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

better than leavins IL without being
turned Commercial fertilizers plowed
under in the spring Invariably gave
larger yields than when sowed on the
surface Just before planting.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Casual Comment.

you think that peach basket hat
improves her Appearance" said one
girl.
Yes answered the other ct is
so large II almost hides her face
Town Topics
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
The Kind Husband.

At playing a quiet game OF draw
He knew he was a hummer
And through the scheme his vile
never saw
when he sent her away for the
summer.
New York Telegram.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Had All the others.

Were you ever in love?'' asked the
sweet young thing.
NO" replied the bachelor, but you
can't mention any other fashionable d.
sease that haven't had. DETROIT
Free Press
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Messina.

Messina is the scene Of one Of Shake
speare's merriest comedies. called by
an irony OF fate Much ADO About
Nothing" also the most improbable
event mentioned by Benedick is an
earthquake look for an earthquake.
too. then" tact ID.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01

Green-Why do Won think your boy
will become a chronic Office seeker
when he grows up?
Brown-B Because he talks great
deal without saying anything.-Chi.
cago News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Three EIounces Revived.

A welcome revival Is the graceful
form OF skirt. which consists of three
fiounces. sometimes called a three
decker" Ii lends itself well TO tn
soft muslins and embroidered lawn
which will be worn this season.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Move Over.

The end seat YOU read about
Is really not 10 blame, you know;
n IS a force OF habit-he
was end man In a minstrel show.
Boston Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Reminders

Mrs.-He said ] reminded him OF a
do ! emind YOU Of? M.-of eveyrr
Greek goddess Mr-Huh, Mrs what
do ! remind you OF Mr-Of every
darned thing overlook that you ask
me TO do-Cleyeland Leader.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Alfalfa and Corn.

Alfalfa as farm crop is an ideal
complement TO corn. IL is an ideal
crop to precede corn. and better yields
cannot be got any place than from
corn grown on alfalfa sod AS a feed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
In Old kenfucku

what killed Jeff Thompson
what killed Jeff2 Oh. he cot care.
less went to Thursday evening PRAYER
meeting without his gun.-Life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-10-01
Ocean Waves.

Atlantic Ocean waves sometimes at
tain a length OF 1900 feet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-19
DREAMS NEVER COME TRUE.


established federal
of
made that discovery but he
become
he
building while Uncle
magnificent structure
South
why be
will
S all exactly to look at it.
United States
a time upsar
South
then
In
OF million behind
people
thanS SOUTH Bend bu moras obvio to
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will
will
believe
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-19
THIS IS MY 18Th BIRTHDAY.
David Starr Jordan.

David Starr Jordan, president of Le-
land Stanford Jr university, was born
in Gainesville, N Y, Jan. 10, S51. His
career as an educator dates from 1872.
in which year he became professor Of
natural history In Lombard university.
During tht next ten or twelve years
he occupied positions as a teacher in
the Appleton Collegiate Institute, the
Indianapolis high school and Butler
university. In 1879 he became profess
sor of zoology in Indiana university
and from 1885 to 1891 he served as
president of that institution In the
latttr year hit was called to the presi-
dency of Stanford DR.. Jordan has
been almost continuously connected
with the United States fish commits
sion and his travels in the United
States and in the Pacific have been in
carrying out Investigations of this bu-
reau. He has an international reputa-
ton as an author of scientific books as
well as an educator.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-19
sELECT LAsT JURYMAN.
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

In his message to the Illinois legis-
lature Governor Deneen urges prompt
action on the deep water way, enlarge
ment of the powers of the railroad and
warehouse commission and other re-
forms. and reviews progress made by
the state under his administration
Governor Deneen's message excites
widt comment, leaders of both houses
of the Illinois legislature agreeing in
calling it a masterpiece.
Federal supreme court sustains Tex
as decision hning the Waters-Pierce
Oil company $1,623,90O and ousting it
from the state.
Employees of the New York World
dispute the power to compel them to
appear before the federal grand jury
in New York in the supposed govern
ment suit and the court will hear ar
guments on the point today.
Secretary Garfield receives intorma-
ton that lands worth s110.OoO,O 900 have
been stolen from the public during the
past two years.
Grace B. Guggenheim asks New York
court for a divorce from William Gug-
genheim, alleging that a divorce she
obtained in Chicago was illegal.
John d. Woodbury., dermatologist
commits suicide by shooting, his body
being found in a blazing bed n a hote
at Coney Island.
Satisfactory reports are made at The
midwinter conference of the Nationa
Association of Local Fire Insurance
Agents in Boston.
Supreme courts decision confirmins
the custer of the Waters Pierce OF
company from Teas has a depressing
effect on stock market
Wheat. corn and provision market il
| frmer. Grain business light; provi
sions fairly active. Cattle strong early
| but prices weaken toward close; hog
higher; sheep steady
Sears Roebuck stock continues ac
tive on strength of recent dividend.
| Supreme court is petitioned by Altol
officials to give rehearlng of old re
bate case and remove perplexities.
American league will open its season
April 10 and the National league tw
days later.
University of Wisconsin football
team will wind up season with Maroon
on Marshall field Nov. 20.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-19
IN POLITICS

1t is reported that Senator A o.
Bacon of Georgia may have an oppo-
nent for reelection in the person of
Hon. w. w. Osborne Of Savannah.
Governor Warner of Michigan in his
inaugural message recommended a law
to suppress the legislative lobbyist and
restrictive measures against the liquor
traffic.
Judge Eugene d. Saunders of the
United States court for the eastern
district of Louisiana, has resigned from
the bench to re-engage in the practice
of law. Judge Saunders was at one
time a law partner of Associate Jus
tice White of the United States SUI
preme court.
Six former governors OF Wisconsin
are still living. They are William R.
Taylor, whose home is in the town of
Burke; George w. Peck of Milwaukee;
William II. Upham of MarshheId; Ed
ward Scofield of Oconto; w. D. Hoard
of Fort Atkinson, and Robert N. La
Toilette of Madison.
George l. Lilley, who was recently
| inaugurated governor of Connecticut,
is still a representative in congress
and intends to retain his seat until the
close Of the present session. It is said
that there has not been similar case
in the entire history of the house.
| Senators Cullom and Hopkins and
| Speaker Cannon have recommended
that Colonel Frederick Smith of Peoria,
ILL.,. be appointed assistant secretary of
the treasury to succeed Beckman Win
throp, who is slated to become assist
ant secretary of state under Mr.. Knox
in the Taft cabinet.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-19
WHAT THE ALIEN MUST DO


qualified then the foreigner shall prove
by a freebooter who has owned real
estate in the precinct for at least one
year that his statements are true. All
of this must be under oath. and any
person who shall make a false affidavit
in such a case shall be subject to pun
ishment by Imprisonment in the state
prison not more than fourteen years
and not less than two years
1t is presumed that the democrats
of the legislature who are behind this
bill, expect TO try to show by evidence
taken in the Mickey Simon contest in
Lake county that such a law as this
would have prevented illegal voting
of which they are complaining. This
is taken as an indication that they will
not press the contest very far
Speaking of election contests, it is
generally understood here that the dem
ocratic candidates for the various state
Offices at last falls election who came
so close and yet missed. viii drop their
proposed contest for which they have
apparently been making preparations.
The report is that they have concluded
that such a contest would not amount
to anything for the reason that the
joint election contest committee of the
legislature would consist Of seven dem
ocratic representatives and seven re-
publican senators and they could not
hope to gain anything by pushing the
fight before this committee.
/ The democratic candidates are still
saying that they VIII go ahead with
their contest, but it is stated on the
the outside on what is considered good
authority that it will be dropped. Some
of the leaders Of the party are saying
that they had better be content with
the enactment of new laws for clean
elections rather than TO go ahead With
the contests.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-19
A CRAVE SITUATION TO AMEND.

Indianapolis up Of pure
Whiting
there The Indianapolis edtorialy
in
from Lake Michigan the
responsibility
a
to but
ceedngs This would
minabe situation
During the another
of
there amends grave a situation"