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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Flesh color holds first place To-
evening gloves. and those MATCHING
I the gown in color come next.
A peculiar feature OF the present
day fashions Is the combination o
I thick and thin fabrics
one oi the characteristic models o.
the present season is the coat with
\ the fancy outline.
However eXtrayagant styles may be-
/ In other ways. they are decidedly eco
nomical in materials
PaletOned gloves are being worn In
Paris more than white ones for smart
afternoon dress
Satin is best left untrimmed. al
though for afternoon gowns for sprint
Il viii be among the most popular IA
brics
Hats Of fine coral chip. as well as
the once more popular crinoline. will
be seen. with widespreading brims
curled up on one side
A revival Of the "40's" is the in
production OF bands OF trelhs-work 81
braid. with satin ribbon wherever the
braid crosses.
Fashionable French women have
revived the abominable custom OF
using perfumes and sachet and even
their wells are scented
Coin-spotted French chaille with
flower or Persian borders. comes in
a variety OF colors on a light ground
and is among the new materials.
In spite OF the high popularity OF
big buttons. some Of the smart coats
show rows. OF rosettes instead They
are made OF panne velvet or satin.
one OF the most stunning OF hats
has huge rose FOR trimming. The
rose measures exactly foot in diam
eter
Apples OF silk. tiny but otherwise
perfect reproductions OF the natural
fruit. have been seen as trimmings on
some OF the fall hats
Gold fiber embroidered net is ex
ceptionally beautiful for sleeves and
the guimpe OF the dressy afternoon
gown OF some soft clinging material
A new fabric that looks like Direc
toire satin. but is more warm anc
supple. is sarin-fnished cashmere. and
IL is 20 be had in all the popular
shades.
Cord belts are the latest wrinkle
in girdies. These come in almost any
standard shade. and are fastened in
front with a large colored stone in
harbaric design
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Many a fine old tree may be saved
from impending decay by the timely al.
tention of the tree doctor says F. H.
Valentine in The Circle Magazine for
April
Spray before the buds start for
scale insects. The lime. salt. and sui.
phur mixture is used by many large
orchardists. but is difficult to prepare
on small scale and is disagreeable
TO handle Several readyto-use Prep
arations are now on the market and
are very effective. We used the reg.
ular kerosene for a lot Of peach trees
one spring and il was effective. The
work was done on a clear day when
the oil evaporatcd quickly A pump
throwing a very fine spray is required.
Cultivate the asparagus bed thor
oughly after burning the old tops AS
paragus is a gross feeder and will use
TO advantage almost any kind OF ma
nure. Many persons apply most OF the
fertilizer after the cutting Is finished.
A wheel hoe l. a wonderful labor
saver in a garden. Many Of them are
made adjustable having different
parts suited 10 different kinds Of work.
They are also good for stirring up the
surface OF the poultry yard.
A memorandum book constantly in
the pocket is a good thing. what a
world Of ideas one has when al work
which may be developed afterward If
iOtted down
A round-pointed shovel is much
more easily handled than the ordinary
square kind by all means get
pronged hoe, also called by some a DO
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
FRIVOLOUS MADRID
Spanish Capital a spendt..rln p.
and Devoted TO Gossip.

The note Of Madrid Is fr,r.i.,.
Is spendthrift town. Nowb..
many people Of modest means
carriages. or al least hire thom ",
automobile has supplied a r.u .r.t
10 an old passion
Nowhere do SO many nao.t.
cannot AFFORD 10 have mpfnr a..
or 10 buy regular supplies AZ ...-
(Which, 20 be sure, is both s.,
bad IN SPAIN keep an auf.n... NJ
Therefore they turn ont M,
again for a short run al HAN ..e
10 their glorifcation and me- f.-,.
OF the public. AS for thar nui.ii.
lives In the streets and IN r..,.....
state of brisk talk.
what London or Paris news e.r,.
through 10 Madrid except f.laer.,,
IS mostly gossip. Importan- n.,t,..
appear TO interest the Madrileno l...i.
What did interest him was WA..
young person appeared on hor,.s,o
IN HYDE Park in a directoire cou.r,r..
Feaiherheade and lightheel.8 81
Madrileno Is. on the other hand e.,
natured and easy 10 live with
Madrid women dress well. even sa-
well. and the charm OF the snsnis
woman Is never denied. Modern N..
rid is sometimes supposed Isl 3. rrI
eled on modern Paris. but the writer
view Is that there is nothiue pr..t.,
about Madrid, except the Skin
Paris works desperately harf ~
tensely interested in SERIOUS ,hfrr
and produces thinkers and mar N 81
telleciual and scientific enHn.rca
Madrid certainly does not Rors sri
does not appear 10 be much Infen..-a.
in anything but friyolity. ana us Y
her greatest men, even Statesmen a-s
much more than names. l.rrl1n
Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
The Ottomans.

Bv the Young Turk party ih' W.
"Ottomans" has been adopted ' MAJ.
all the people of the empiIt .-i
medan. Christian or jew = h- nt
strictly belongs only 20 me 4 .,s
ants of the sultan Osman 'i'' WI
its dependents But the nam, ...s
long been loosely used for all 4
speaking Moslems. though hA.
them are descendants 81 ihe $3.50.
who were the original Osmanii7
mics. Now II Is to be used ~ ih. !,
comprehensively patriotic sense "
mark the new fraternity
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Feed for Flesh.

Mutton sheep make a greater gain
OF flesh than steers. according 10 the
experiments made by the Wisconsin
Experiment Station. The food re-
CURED TO produce 100 pounds Of wether
lamb was 3G4 pounds Of corn. 2g6
pounds Of corn silage. 15S pounds Of
corn fodder and - pounds Of potatoes.
To produce 100 pounds OF steer re-
quired 3si pounds OF corn. Isl pounds
OF bran and G54 pounds Of silage. The
results showed that silage was also
excellent food for sheep as well as
steers
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
FOL De RoL.

The sored sheath skirt is a favorite
An exquisite new fabric Is cashmere
ie sole
There ARE many checks among the
new ribbons
Jersey cloth and aiba'ross are both
worn Tor The tops ~ petticnats
Sleeves. whether long ~ short ara
close. and most q them are innp
Stra ehi slender silhOuettes ara
still the demand for dinner GOWNS
Black braid trimming with sids
fringe IS very much used this season
The Empire style is stiiI practical
~ imperative for the wedding gown
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
SIMPLICITY 4 FEATURE
~ NEWEST MODES.
cne-Piece Gown Will &C worn g.
women of AL Ages.

simplicity j. a marked feature of
The smart trDcks designed for spring
Eear. blr ir carries with il an i'm
preston ~ sryle that Is quite unmis-
taxable This IS especially true of
the seml-prtnce=s u0tets. which con
vey a suggestion n youthfuiness thar
appeals very keeuiy 70 the woman who
has learned that appearances count
and ii = becoming daily more appar-
ent that This type 81 woman fairly
represents the average.
This year the cae-rlaca f-ort-
meaning that having the waist ana
SKIRT joined thEr-wiu o. worn
ty women ~ ali ages a. well Il ~
misses and girls ID viii figure wi-h
special prominence amOuG The useful
t-t dresses uirhuur which no unto
Gale feminine wardrobe j. complete
Tor 70 is very much smarter ana
more convenient mOi-i for such dress
- than that having tho waist AMI
sAlFt made separately Linen IS still
e iaFcri'e material f1- rhe spring AMI
sumner costume. hlt ir does NOT in
any sense exclude other wash goods
~ new printed cCrt0us are so dainty
that they claim Involuntary atuira
iion and these make up very prettfv
n semi-prIncess style Soma-srres
they are made hiEh-neckad ana long
sleeved while The only decoration 4
q tit " hant-worket embroidery
which Is introduced in The waisr front
collar. sleeves b-ir and POSSIBLY ~
the hem ~ rhe skirt. Dr. again. rher
are cur orr a- th- neck in a round ~
square outline disclosing woke ~
guimpe 90 Irish crochet or tucked
tafisie either W which combines ~
well Wtfn simple cotton fabric Is
wth one uf silk OBJ wool
often the c'css-ar,inr sleeves arr
q the same material a. rha yoke. AMI
in many Instances these are completed
with a short ove--s,eeg- 81 sre~vs-ran
made % the dress goods FrCcks ~
this type arr a. easF f0 make as thew
are practical to wear ana they a.
alwavs neat and smart-fncEinc uhafh
~ Eorn wirh - without a coat ~
matching material when intended
Tor practical scar. IN the house or
on the street. they are finished ia
round length. rhe skirt In swaan
length being RESERVED Cor more c4ro-
morirus ~asicus.-New IGsa Wo-
mans MAGAZINE
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Green Alfalfa for Hoes

IL is never profitable to turn animals
out on alfalfa pasture. expecting them
to get their sole living for any consid-
cradle period from the pasture. Ma
ture hogs or brood sows would be
maintained and have made some
slight gains under these conditions.
hut the young. growing hogs will Weld
far more profitable results 10 have a
pound or so OF corn daily in connec-
ton with their green alfalfa.-G. c.
Wheeler. Kansas Experiment Station.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

To The girl who finds her allowance
for summer clothes somewhat limited.
ne cotton voiies are a boon. as com
pared with The better ginghams The
latter has its place. and is very pretty
indeed This season. bur Is always
einEham and never dressy while the
wolfe. which Is likewise cotton. often
can not De- distinguished from the
WOOL voi.es. and So Is suitable to
wear on many occasions where a cing-
ham would not 10. 4 bit OF silk or
messaline 20 finish helps on the Le-
cep-i0n.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

The latest thing in promoting wo-
man glory crown is systematic pull
Ing 81 the hair The most scientific
pulling. which is supposed 20 give a
tinsling sense % life 10 the scalp and
promote luxurious growth OF hair.
must be- in steady. even. bur rather
brisk pulls Take a small strand u
hair m hand pull il firmly bur sharp
ly enough % make the scalp tingle
Dur not irritate 10. Keep this up all
cger the head until the scalp is glow
ing and pink Ten minutes Of hair
pulling each morning is said 10 not
only srrensr hen the hair. but TO give il
new llstnr-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
WOman's Sphere.

glow ~ heat A cold can De broken
Up hy deep breathing. and other ills.
such as Indigestion and nervousness.
have been greatly helped By H.
DO nor let yourself get overtired
and run down. Cold Is much more apt
GO attack weakened body than one
where every organ Is working in per
feet order
X you feel a cold coming on. get
into The sun and bask IN Il By the
hour. well wrapped up. or go for a
long walk 10 stir circulation Drink
plenty % water one well-known doc
tor has said that he has cured several
attacks OF the grip by putting his pa
TENTS % bed and giving them hot
water 20 drink every hour. as much as
they could take AZ time
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Linen sIouses and skirts.

Bl0uses Of h-avv white linen az The
best quality with insets Of real CIuny.
Irish crochet or FLEET medalli0ns ana
embellshel with balls. tassels or
cords pay better than any other sort
~ waists, even III they do cost a
pretty sum az first Il paws 10 BE- in
lirilual in ones blouses.
Il 2 woman has TWO perfectly fitted
white linen skirts for summer and
olouses OF this sort 30 match them.
she may ALWAYS look well dressed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Cuh1 is known in history under sew.
cral names. The first was Antilla
then Juana. after "A Spanish prince
Fernadnina came third. followed ~
Santiago and The Isle Of Ave Maria
The original Indian name. Cubanacan.
signifying where gold Is found" was
finally adopted. and usage shortened
IL to the Ist two syllables.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Farm and Garden.

tato hook. and possibly by other
names us ease OF operation. rapid
ity and efficiency OF execution are eve
openers 10 those accustomed 10 using
only the regular garden hoe.
II You are planning 10 build investi-
gate the possibilities OF concrete. Have
you a good lawn mower ready for bus
mess Noull need II before you are
aware
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
crere De chin. Lads

There is nothing better for eIab-
crate gowns than miroir crepe All
me DIVES seem 20 have been called
upon for this fabric. and it Will make
lp into majority Of the elaborate
house gowns that are used for &c.
caslons- Il Is very lovely in black
trimmed with bands Of flet net well
embroidered with silk sOutache.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Confinement in dark. unventilated
stables will not give tuberculosis 10
cows. but II provides much more ia
vorable conditions for the develop
ment and spread Of the disease afteh
the living germ Is present.-Indiana
Farmer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Fruit Shades in Cloth

The Paris Overs say that most ~
the cloths this season are In fruit
shades Raspberry red and plum
purple are among the ones that are
best known. Orange and banana
yellow. apricot and cirron are also
among the well known dyes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
veIls q voil.

There Is a wide veil now in fashion
which is most comfortable. II keeps
the hat on. covers the face. hair and
neck from dust ard wind and protects
he large couture. IL is made OF thin
silk wolfe with square woven spots.
which are now the most fashionable
designs for all yelling.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Aris,ocracy.

"This. suppose" said the Nl.l..
els the gun carried by yon s'''
grandfather in the Revolution I'LL
THAT was his gun" replied Ricl..5
Kadd pompously, but he didn 4"
a. His man did that for hliA'
course~ ~ Catholic Standard AA'
Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Gown Of Burnt onion.

An attractive ami charming gown
shown az one % the big shops was Of
burnt onion satin messaline II was
made Empire. and had a tunic of fine
NET ~ the same shade as the MESA
line
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Popular Sleeves.

A popular set simple sleeve for
evening dresses is cut straight and
even. with the material Topped up
nearly 20 the shoulder on the outer
side
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Polish folk fashions are havfnr 4
strong effect upon coifures and mil
linery ID Paris. and hair ornaments.
as we'll as hat trimmings. show traces
u barbaric beauty
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Many q the imported gowns are
trimmed with silk-cCvered cord that
u very effective and necessarily some
Nhat exclusive. since il can not be
bought IN The shops
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

sha Ted plumes are in high popular
Try and The old-fashioned navy blue
feather. neckel with red. yellow and
q variety ~ other tints, also has spe-
cial claim 10 consideration.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

4 decidedly new and novel idea Is
IN applique linen belts with oddly
shaped bits ~ colOred linen.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30
Precautionary Forgetfulness.

She's very forgetful"
I'm what way"
she never brings any money to n
bridge party "-Clevelan Plain Deal
err
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-30

Many q The white and iighf-tinted
suits nave collars and cuffs of black
moire or satin
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

for $500 II the dealer who controlled
the sale Of this particular head OF hair
had only insisted on II, ! believe he could
have obtained as much as $1,000 owing
10 its exceptional quality and quantity.
Pure white hair that will reach SO Inches
in length is considered the most valuable.
and Is very hard 10 obtain. large
dealer in this country will willingly pay
as much as $4,000 for & rise OF 800
pounds OF this hair. Of cOursf, II there
is the slightest gray n yellU-! urge In
it It depreciates In value The business
OF securing pure white hair Is a difficult
one In every country Most OF II comes
from Northern Europe aud a single switch
OF the finest quality represents the care
ful pickings from many. many heads
So. when the lady Of fashion proceeds
10 dress her hair there is certain ro-
mantle interest she can take In her bor-
rowed make up. For instance, she may
have switch containing one-halt pound
CT hair. Some Of Il comes from the
lOve-lorn French peasant girl. some mag
come from the girl who shepherds her
fathers hOeks in the mountains Of swift
zerland. some may come from the thrifty
and Woodworking daughters OF the North
land But from wherever II comes. It
answers a purpose-it fills 4 luxurious
want Of the woman Of fashion, and 50
II Is useful, not only 10 madam, who
follows the dictates Of the tickle tame,
but 10 the European peasant girl. who
often wins q home and a husband from
the medger sum paid her for the loss
Of NOmuns chief adOrnment.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
FRAMING PICTURES.

II IS not every picture that a house
keeper considers worth the expense OF
3 taking Ia an art dealer to have framed.
ln an department stores inexpensive
frames can be purchased Tor an art head
that one fancieS in any of the issues OF
the various noathIy magazines II these
are framed with some regard for what IS
appropriate and what is not. they are an
addition 10 the home. frame should
never be more proIhinent than the pic
ture. In framing a picture the idea Is 70
accentuate the high tones and bring out
the meaning with the lights. Never use
a wide frame with a narrow mat. nor
narrow frame with a wide mat A frame
that VIII take life or light from a pic
ture Is a mistake. A square frame on an
oval picture Is an eyesore. dat frame
can never give a picture perspective A
hne head always loses half its beauty
when surrounded by a heavy. dark frame
Place very narrow frame OF wood. IN
harmony with the tints OF the picture.
around it. and the difference IN the two
Trimmings is remarkable The placing OF
pictures on the wall + n subject which
must he left entirely with the indIvid-
uals good taste. A definite color scheme
should be followed out. and the picture
should be In harmony with the color OF
the wall paper. Always place the largest
and heaviest pictures high up on the
wall
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

there's no come back. And all the while
the real estate man, supposed to be busy
with big deals involving thousands. and
the messenger Toy from the department
store stard side by side watching the
chap in the window with open mouth
Did you ever think OF It In quite that
light before7 Amt that Just about the
limit!
The other day. though. actually
saw two old women standing with the
crowd looking In. Now what possible
use they could have for a rszor strop
was beyond me buff the men do II.
why can't the women also, TO borrow a
thought from the suffragettel
"And SO 1t goes. Things on the street.
IN the windows and even up in the air
anything 10 rubber at that'H pass for q
reason to tarry a while In the rush. Now.
get II straight. I'm not kicking-uot
little bit-but It does seem sort of foolish
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
TlUo Sides of a Door.

commendable .endeaTor but disoOuraging
inability.
With a desperate effort, be succeeded
in reaching a door
It opened and the same old man. more
sleepy and disgruntled than before. stuck
his head out
as Tsh room" the inebriate began,
al unSuspicious.-and the door was bang
ed IN his face.
Again be tried, only 10 bang again on
the door OF the poor. sleepy old man AT
intervals OF a minute OF so the inebriate
would rudely break IN upon his slumbers-
Finally the old chap, exasperated beyond
control. Got Up In answer 10 the me
brIate-s By no means gentle knocks
Flinging wide the door. be exclaimed:
Now. lock here! Don't you think
you've disturbed me long enouEh3 Why
don't you 20 and bang on some other
door? / Just
Now you look here. m'fren'," answered
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

hair cut from rosy-cheeked peasant girls
In Europe, from the bare-footed women
OF the Indies, from the swarthy checked
daughter Of the Orient. Is annually I'm
ported 10 this country al an expense OF
more than 100000 But the hair deaf
er In Europe makes very satisfactory
profit before be starts his product 20
this country. and the Importers here are
by no means eligible for the almshouse
or the bread row. They all make some
thing out OF it-whether as shearers or
local dealers. there is a profit for every
bOdy-and the only victims are the WON
en- who allow themselves 10 lose their
chief adOrnment for a small price and
the American men who are compelled 10
foot the bills
There are few women nowadays who
do not wear artificial hair OF some sort.
said a dealer in hair recently They
pay from so cents n pound upward for
Il. ! have sold switches for $1,000. In
our business. which has increased 500
per cent during the last year. the great.
est care and the best taste must alwavs
be exercised The hairs OF a switch
must, you can readily understand, be OF
uniform length and the hair that makes
II up may come from as many as one
hundred heads
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
- a CORNER FOR, MEN x
Telephone Oddities.

H TRICK with a telephone that never
81 fails 10 incite curiosity and very fire.
Quenty much me-riment. is 10 place
the receiver tightly against the chest and
talk, apparently 70 the open air. The per
son al the other end Of the wire has no
difficulty In hearing. This seems almost
absurd until you try il for yourself. And
yet the explanation is simple The spoken
words resound IN the chambers or the
lungs. and, on the acknowledged fact that
sound waves penetrate buildings and
other material obstacles, the passing ot
the words through the flesh and bone that
encase the lungs is a matter OF 10 dill
Guilty.
Another curious fact about 4 telephone
Is that IL always seems TO work better
on Mondays. The reason is that on Sun
days the use Of the telephone al over the
city, IN business sections and In residence
districts IS less than NJ any other time
Consequently, the telephone wires and al
other parts Of the telephone have an op-
portunity for rest. 80 10 speak.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
Needn't Do 1t.

" Tobacco salesman travelling IN
~ small .0wn IN the South that boast
y e. bat z single large-sized boarding
house that enjoyed the appellation OF
hotel" bad al experience recently that
has kept him puzzled as TO whether he
should have expressed gratitude or re-
proof for the hosts evidently weIl-meant
attentions
Early n the morning he was awakened
0y an Une1TThly pounding on his door.
IN reply 20 his protest the voice OF the
rural bOtelnan replied:
It's four-thiry now sab an 70
train is due az hve-ten. Bettah crawl out
IN a hurry else yOu miss IT,
"Huh." granted the sleepy salesman.
4 don't catch any train You've made s
mistakel Go away and let me sleepf'
But ,he retreating footsteps indicated
thai the host bad not heard the reply.
Twenty minutes later another vigorous
pounding on The door awakened the gaIes
man for the second tine
What IN the dickens Is the matterF'
he growled.
Nothing. sab. nothing" shouted rhs
genial host i ies want 20 tel 70 not
to get up. It's the guest in the next
room that's goiu' TO catch the ave-tenF'