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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
FoL-DE RoL.

Naienciennes and Irish crochet are
the popular laces.
In yokes the sun ray plaitinps are
the thing just now
For the princess dresses one should
have princess slips
Black or white coats may be worn
over various gowns.
Wide. black ribbon is the trimming
USED Tor two-thirds OF the hat models.
sually when the suit is OF a de.
cided color hat of some soft. vague
tint is worn
Except for an occasional scent
ilounce, all trimming is put on in
lcngthwise form.
Figured as we'll as striped henri
ettas are seen in the shops in all the
newest colOrings
The picturesque Charlotte Cordav
hchu Is appearing on some of the
sheer muslin gowns.
Unusual, to say the least IS a
wreath OF prickly green buurs around
The crown OF straw hat.
Serge is a good practical material
Tor al around wear Ii wears well
and has decided stlye of its own.
Pear-shapcd pearls or Jewels. or
strands of platinum threaded with
diamonds and pearls, are fashionable.
Colored net or tulle sleeves have a
lining Of gold net. This gives lust a
charming simmer through the outer
mesh.
White yiolets are TO lee more popu.
lar than the Russian and Parma VIC
lets which have held undisputed
sway.
Penlants most elaborate in work.
manship have as their chief ornament
tiny watch, not larger than a 10
cent piece.
Spanish lace scarfs. scarcely seen
since the days OF their popularity.
twenty years ago. have again made
an appearance
great many odd shoulder bands
ana straps are being introduced. par.
ucularly as a finish for jumper gowns
worn over guimpes
A great many collarless gowns and
waists are daily appearing and the
collar band Is becoming more and
more scarce
bangles and beads and fringes of
SILK and leather were never so popu.
lar as at the present moment among
the leather girdles and shopping bags
Color embroidery on white. black.
cream or ecru will be much used as
well as white on color. Most of the
seen now in the shops is
machine made
The newest wash scarf for men has
the initial of the wearer embroidered
on u In a similar pattern to that on
the initial handkerchefs which are 10 |
be carried with the scarf when worn. |
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

The agreeable odor OF freshly cut
hay is impaired TO It by certain plants
OF the family OF the labiates. such as
the salad-buraet. woodruff. sweet
trefoil. etc. but in particular by the
socalled spring grass or vernal grass
tAnthoNantum odoratuml This lat
ter is very precocious gramina that
hourishes as early as the end OF
April or the beginning OF May II
grows In low and thick tufts. and
thrives chiefly in fresh and shaded
ground
Now. should you ask us whence
this odor OF the spring grass which
10 hay imparts its fragrance. we shall
answer We shall tell you: II is due
TO the aromatic principle called Cou-
marin bv the chemists. This substance
is also extracted from the above
mentioned plants in which il appears
IN appreciable quantities. and used
IN the manufacture OF perfumes. as
well as in medicines in the form OF
sedatiye and carminative pastes and
syrups against bronchitis. whooping
cough. etc. b. A. in the American
Cultiyator.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
The Golden BOD.

on in the fields OF ripening grain.
Which the touch OF the sun makes
gold again:
ON With the daisies nodding white
With their yellow hearts and theil
blooms OF light.
Far away from the dust and glare.
From the steams sharp hiss and the
factory blare.
Where ia quiet peace the rich plants
nod.
There shine the glories OF golden rod
They line the road with their scepter
blooms.
With the bright. keen gold OF their
waving plumes.
They bunch in beauty through long
green fields
Whose verdure background OF soft
ness yields:
They stretch away in a golden lane.
For an artists eye 10 travel again
And yet again. in its gorgeous mass.
With its lights aud shades IS the
sunbeams pass.
As it blooms once more. what
thought II brings
OF the lover more happy than
crowned kings.
Who passed with his sweetheart
along the way
With nature ald natures Jewels CAV.
And looked upon her rich ripe hair.
Her violet eyes. and her bushes rare.
And felt that Edens path they trod
AS they plucked together the golden
rod Baltimore American
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

When standing or walking the ef-
feet of tallness may be decreased BY
a slight droop Of the head To allow
the head to hang is extreme and ac-
composites nothing beyond an un-
pleasant appearance, while the t,aest
droop can do wonders There should
be no STOPPING Of the shoulders how
ever. for this will ruin the figure and
make the girl most awkward. She
should hold herself erect. though not
stifly so. Marvels may be done I'm
taking of inches by the manner Of
hair dressing
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Catering to the Horse Market.

II Is very well known that good
draft grade horses are all the better
for hard work when only in good fair
flesh conditions. And yet II is the fat
horse that brings the highest price
The New York Herald gives a good
illustration Of this fact. and saws that
the feeders often pick up their pros.
poets In the markets where they
are TO be sold when finished. select.
Ing only such animals as promise 10
round out to fancy drafters OF extra
weight. shape and quality. These
horses are used for light work on the
farms while the fattening process Is
going on, and thus often almost nav
for the feed they consume. leaving
to the farmer as profit the differ
ence between first cost and final sell
Ing price. This difference is some.
times astonishing when horses are
selected and finished by an expert
feeder. One man last year picked IN
a carload OF prospects I'm one Of the
western markets at an average of
S275, and. after feeding them little
more than three months. sent them
back TO the same market and sold
them at an average of sap
II takes about four months for the
average feeder TO fatten a Stalled
draught horse for the New York mar.
ket. Corn. oats. wheat, bran. Iinsaed
meal. molasses and timothy and GLOW.
or hay are the principal rations re
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Separate skirts.

New linen skirts for everyday wear
are made with fifteen cores. and they
the front. These buttons. by the way,
are somewhat new, for they are made
IN the same way as those pearl but
tons used In mems shirt fronts. and
the bars are put through a small eve
lei in the skirt, SO that il is easy 10
remove them when the skirt goes to
the laundry.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Best Fowls.

II only the best fowls were re-
tanned and the interior ones discarded
as soon as they show that they can
not keep up with the Others there
would be great deal OF saving Of
both time and food. and more room
might be secured for those that are
retained. Inferior chicks or adults
VIII amount 10 nothing but loss in
the end. and they should be gotten
rid OF before they cost the owner
more time and money Many young
fowls that are kept until quite large
should be- eaten by the owner. ana
thus save small sum in the meat
line. instead of entailing expense
Farmers Home Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Thorough Cultivation.

II the ground is cultivated often
enough no weeds can grow. and if the
ground for a crop is carefully pre-
pared before putting in the seed. bv
deep blowing and frequent harrow
Ing, the cultivation required after
the plants are up need not be more
than l inch deep. If this is done after
every rain there can be no weeds.
and they will become fewer every
year, while the cultivation will pre-
vent loss OF moisture in the soil bv
anording loose covering OF dry
earth
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

0RtNhi'H "
There's a touring car on four small
wheels.
II is going to Dreamland Town,
The chauffeur mild is your mother
child.
by her side you must cuddle down
You must close your eyes; there's
golden due
On the road 20 Dreamland Town.
The sandmen ride and glide aside
Policemen they in brown.
We are going fast in our touring car
We are nearing Dreamland Town,
And the hand YOU feel Will turn the
wheel
And run the bogies down.
\ speed law. dear. for our big, big
car
We are entering Dreamland Town.
And the tiny wheels meath your IT.
tie heels
Are SLOWLY running down.
New York Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
HOW rs THIS FOR MUD
A Yarn That is Deserving o.
Ribbon.

or all the yarns that eye,
down the line regarding deem X.
following should be entitled !,
blue ribbon. II happened M AZ
where mud originated.
A man was walking alone AZ
side one summer day ana no,
fairly good looking hat out IN ,L.
Reaching out with his cane ne !
a cut and was startled 10 hear q
exclaim' Here. What the d.n'
YOU doing?" "
Then he made the astonishi,
coNery that the owner OF MI
piece was under the hat. up 10 n
in mud.
Great heavens," exclaimed tb.
who had hit the hat. lis thar n
deep as that
Deep, cried the victim. "Whv
alive, I'm standing on a load ~
Lippincott's Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
SOME ROSES THAT
BLOOM IN AUTUMN.
Why Not Plant Variety For Late
Towering?

Too often the roses in public and
private gardens ale strictly summer
nOWcring. giving one glorious dis
play around the middle of June and
then only a few struggling flowers
the rest OF the season Ii would be
good idea II some OF the rose gar
dens planted years ago to the hybrid
perpetual varieties were torn out af-
ter the June display the soil removed
and new substituted or. If this is
Impractical, giving a thorough dress
ing OF clean loan and manure cult
waiting the beds and borders thorough
~ and planting 10 approved varieties
In the fall With many OF the roses
named below the writer has not had
personal experience and il NAV be
that some at least have been tried
and found wanting. but a few thoughts
on what he has seen may be ac-
ceptable
The bright red Gruss and Teplitz
was last season very beautiful in
some Of the parks in the middle west
up to the time the plants were cut
by frost. Ii lowered we'll early in
the season, stood the heat well and
again In fall put forth a bounteous
crop OF flowers. its lovely color bright
enlng up the surroundings al a time
II was most needed. Pegged-down
roses are not acceptable TO some
people. but where beds have to be
kept in track there must be some
formality and If their long shoots
are turned down. what a wealth Of
flower IS produced all through the
autumn by such grand old roses as
Nine. Isaac Perrier Victor Nerdier
and RENE Marie Henrietta Then
the hardy Dion teas such as Gloire
dc Dion. Nine Berard BOquet dor
ana Gioire lyonnaise are only mem.
cries with many Of us. yet what a
grand display they give in early sum-
mer. followed by an autumn sprink-
Ing OF lovely flowers How many OF
us have given the best attention os
late 10 such beautiful old roses as
Aimee Ntbert. Souvenir de Ia Malmai.
son. William Allen Richardson and
others that are at their best in the
cool days OF autumn?
The rugosa roses are a host ir
themselves. always beautiful from
earliest spring TO midwinter and per.
fectly hardy. Including the new col 4
ors there is a great variety to be y
mad. and the effect Of the satin-like
flowers on the soft green leaves Is
very fine. to saw nothing Of the hand
some fruits that hang on nearly all
winter The beauty Of the rambler
noiset'e and Wichuriana varieties is
taken full advantage OF indoors. but
they are not sufficiently recognized /
as beautiful outdoor roses.
We believe we are correct in saw.
Ing that the widespread popularity of
the Crimson Rambler some years ago
did harm 20 this section. for Crimson
Rambler. except in very favorable
circumstances. is not a satisfactory
outdoor rose. In a moist soil and
semi-shady position II is perfect both
foliage and flowers attaining splendid
proportions and color. But i'm the full
sun the foliage Is pale green and the
color burns out OF the flowers almost
before they are open
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Feeding Manure 70 plants

Our peopl1 are perfectly satisfied
that they can put character into milk
and cream and butter BY feeding the
dairy COW a properly balanced ration
and all that she Will properly stand.
ne COW Is simply a machine the soil
Is simply machine. and the cabbage
mead Is a machine into which We can
put a certain amount Of material and
turn out from II so many dollars. II
you feed this vegetable matter. with
high-grade nitroeenous mature YOU
can make it nay
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Law Of Attraction.

The attractions Of men to women
and women to men are full OF the
most perplexing Inconsistencies and
contradictions imaginable II Is. for
instance. a physical law that mag
netism is not simple attraction OF one
thing for another. but the difference
Of two opposing forces OF attraction
and repulsion. OF which the former
is the greater. The same law holds
IN relation TO the attraction OF men
and women for each other.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
As to That.

Interrupting her husbands mutter-
ings. the fair young wife says.
Before we were married you would
have been delighted TO have buttoned
my dress for me.
STRENGTHENING up and hopping the
perspiration from his brow. the brutal
husband retorts
Huh Before we were married Won
would have called the police II had
offered TO do such a thng,"-L.fe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Snrxian Army Pay.

or the officers of the army OF ~ \
a general receives $4,000 a year 2 ' N,
mel. sl.400: lieutenant colonel y" ~
a major, 5000: a captain, $500 = -
lieutenant, $3.50, second lieu',n, !,
$3.50. Servian commanders W. NJ
whistle in the field and control "
men by signal without any shou,lns
confusion during operations ME- !,
them speak at least one tore,sn ,an
guage. and nearly all unde''
French or German.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
White Lace Wells.

The white lace veil is now the veil
Of the day IL Is more widely worn
than the black and brown lace wells
which came i'm last season IL is
made Of a soft Brussels net. usually
In a faint cream tone. with a tiny
scalloped edge and a network OF
vines above II the design is sprawl
ing. reaching up over the cheeks an
nose. the effect is grotesque and
should be avoided
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

The newest idea in trimming the
large hats with revere side is to trim
the revere. All Of a sudden some
one has discovered that this great
sweep of plain straw is not as becom.
ING as when il is ornamented with
smashing big necktie bow or cluster
OF flowers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Feed FOR Youna TURKEYS.

The most universal feed adopted
now for young turkeys IS stale bread
soaked In sweet milk and pressed or
squeezed quite dry for the first few
feeds, feeding only a very little at a
time, after which cracked wheat and
pinhead oats are fine. Be careful and
don't overfeed them Better keen
them a little hungry than feed them
too much.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
The Value OF Grit

A shortage Of grit will very speed
lly anect the egg supply. without
grit the food cannot be properly d.
eested. and until that has been done
the internal egg mandatory cannot
be expected to work OF the grit
which tanciers Of every class of bird
may use there are various kinds. and
so long as il is hard and sharp. though
OF a suitable size. any stone will do.
Western Poultry Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
The Indian Runner Duck

The average weight Of the Indian
hummer duck IS four pounds. II does
best on large. free range. moi stand.
ing confinement so well as other va.
rieties. The duck is full grown and
ready for market at seven or eight
weeks OF age. Indian Runners ara
wonderful egg producers. great for.
ayers, hardy and delicious eating.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Holding Up MIX.

Sometimes the dairvmen finds a
COW holding UP her milk" as il Is
called The glands really fail to Sc.
crete properly owing to some nervous
condition or disturbed state of mind.
Give the COW a little chop feed or
bran TO divert her mind, and she will
soon give it down all right.-Housc
and Farm
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
The fashionable Color.

Violet is the most fashionable color
OF the day. The rage for this tint
which. strangely enough, does not
emulate the modesty Of the fragrant
flower from which il derives its name.
seems 70 increase rather than wane
as the season advances.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
AROUND The FARM.

Regularity In milking helps the
flow during the present and all sub
seGuent lactation periods.
In order TO get the best favored
milk, the COW should be fed nothing
until after milking.
The cows should be kept clean. and
not allowed to wade in mud or fin
This calls for clean yards aad clean
well-bedded stalls.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
a Startling Whim.

The startling within Of the moment
is the black or dark colored chem
isette and sleeves with white or
light colorcd gown. The effect is bet
ter than might be expected and the
black makes a charming background
Tor pearls or diamonds.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Woman's Sphere.

quite Wild over amethyst. Both
tones Of this semi-prec.ous stone are
used. There is the deep rich purple
and the pale hyacinth Both are
popular. and are brought out Ia every
aind of fabric. Lovely az these
shades are. they will not stand the
sun. The heat draws the amethyst
out OF the fabric and leaves II q
dirty gray.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Farm and Garden.

lied upon and, given good horse in
The haads Of an expert feeder. IL will
sometimes take on flesh az the rate
OF i've pounds dap One half this
gain is. however about the average
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

When that very limited monarch.
Louis Philippe, was asked TO pardon
Barbes he replied: He has my par
don; now will see II can get him
that Of my ministers"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

Many Of the very newest styles Of
dressing the hair entirely conceal
the ears, These are invariably the
modes which include the centre part
ing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Black silk Cravat.

The cravat of black silk. messaline
or some other weave. seems to be q
feature Of many gowns Of linen as
well as cloth
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17
Psrasol in japanese,

The much-ribbed parasol. called
me japanese, is very prominent
this season
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

Soldiers mounted on oxen are TO be
found on the east coast OF Africa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-09-17

At the Paris theatres II was shown
that the dressmakers there have gone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-08
WALTER GIBSON KILLS SELF AFTER
 SHOOTING WIFE Tragedy Creates Great SenSa- ten In Little Town of
 Cordova
HAD BEEN SEPARATED
 TWO OR THREE DAYS
Man Also Takes Shot At Child Be- fore Committing suicide-Ex- presses Hope That Wife Will
 Die Before He Is Gone.

cordova, August 7.-(Special.)- .)-This aft ernoon about o'clock Walter Gipson shot his wife and killed himself It Is reported that Gipson and his wife had been separated for day or two and Gip- son had gone from home.
 This afternoon he took his pistol and went back home and shot at his wife three times, one shot penetrating her arm only. He then thinking she was killed turned and fired one shot at his baby, which only struck it's clothes leaving it alive. He then placed the revolver to his own breast and shot himself through the heart, causing death about 15 minutes later.
 He was perfectly conscious until the last.
 While the officers were gathered about him he called to one of them, calling the officers name, and asked if Mag" his wife, was dead. He said: q would die easy if I knew Mag was dead'
 The tragedy was the result of family troubles. Everybody in town Is excited over the affair.
 Gipson was a reckless man, about 30 years old. The baby is about year old Gipsons mother is a respected old lady and his brother, who died about three months ago. had host of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-08
IRON FURNACE
 TO BE REBUILT
ALABAMA CITY DECIDES NOT TO ANNEX PROPERTY OF SOUTH ERIN IRON AND STEEL CON- PANY-To EXTEND CAR LINE.

Gadsden, August z.-(special. )lThe Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany has assembled the material for the repair of Its furnace at the local plant that has been out of commission for some months. It Is anticipated that the de- mand for iron will soon be such as to Justify the operation of both stacks. The company Is getting excellent results from the stack now in blast and the second one can be gotten ready for service in about 90 days.
 The board of mayor and aldermen of Alabama City last night wrestled with the proposition of extending the city Iim- It's so as to take in the steel plant and the territory to be occupied by it's em- ployes. After going over the matter pro and con 1t was decided that the burdens to be incurred thereby by the city would not Justify the expense of lights, police and fire protection that would necessarily have to be given.
 The extension of the street car line on Walnut street is almost completed and will soon be ready for use. The com pany is now making arrangements for building line to the steel plant, but this will hardly be done until next year When any considerable number of the employees of the plant will have to be cared for the first step will probably be to run mora cars between this city and Alabama City. from where 1t is only a walk of a few blocks to the plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-08
LABOR DAY PROGRAMME,
Annlston Prepares for Big Occasion In
 September.

Anniston, August 7.-(Special.) LA game of water baseball, the first ever witnessed in the south, and addressed by Hon. Jer- ome Jones, editor of the Journal of La- bor, and Hon. Thomas B. Watson will be the features of the Labor day celebra- tion this year at Anniston, the pro- gramme for which has just been ar ranged.
 The celebration will be held at Oxford Lake park. and it Is expected that the Trades Council will entertain at least 10,- 900 people on that day. A free barbecue will be served and the programme will utilize every minute of the time from 10 o'clock in the morning until midnight. A brass band will furnish music during the day and an orchestra will play for a dance in the evening.
 The programme also includes a base ball game, foot races and swimming races.
 The Labor Day committee. which has the matter in charge. includes the follow ing: H. F. Trammell, chairman; J. N. Bell, secretary; R. E. Gam. treasurer w. H. Strickland and Oscar Roper. The following subcommittee will begin at once to secure funds to defray the ex- penses of the celebrations: B. J. Tram mell and W. R. Stewart for the Brick layers; H. J. Klrcus and James Howle of the Painters: Thomas Kemp and c, c. Storey of the Macilinists; J. T. Hit and John Higgins of tho Amaigamated asso- citation: W. R. Adams and O. W. Rob- ertson of the Pattern Makers: M. A. Nor ton and Otis Burdette of the Typograph- ical union; J. c. Dalton and B. B, Woot- en of the Leather Workers.