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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
LACE FLOWER PINS LIKED
Dainty and Charming Idea Is One OF
the Best That Has Appeared
This Season.

The latest in dainty and charming
pins for wear on collars and cuffs is
lace flower crocheted around an or
binary small safety pin. The flower
is usually in violet form, though ia
white, and stands out stiff1y from the
pin.
When crocheted to violet pin, ID
may be used to fasten jabots of flow
ers, and it is just as pretty, though not
quite so new, as applied to the hat pin.
A set Of these lovely white lace pins
three for collar, two for cuffs-two
hat pins and two sticks pins would ba
prettiest present bride or traveller
to Europe ever received.
The bar of the safety pin is crochet
ed over and over to hide the steel In
black, with black pins, they solve the
question of what to use In mourning
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
ARTICLES IN WICKER WORK
These Are of Almost Endless Variety
and Many of Them Are Elabor-
ateIy Trimmed.

Wicker articles are of almost end
less variety. Chief among them are
workbaskets in dainty designs. Some
are deliberately trimmed and lined
with silk and satin, but cheaper ones
minus the high-priced trimmings are
made for those who want a good SUBJ
stantial working article
A pretty basket Is heart-shaped and
fitted with a wicker cover and ham
die of the same material. 1t is made
to stand on its own wicker legs and
not on table, and so makes 1t posi-
BILE for the housewife to get off in a
corner with the sewing instead Of lit
tertng up a table that Is wanted for
other purposes.
These wicker work baskets are or
namental in themselves, fashioned as
they are in pretty designs and made of
brightly tinted material. They can be
Improved in any way the owner wish
es by the addition of satin bows.
When the work is finished the cover
Of the basket is shut down and the
wicker basket stands in it's corner, an
attractive addition to the furniture of
the room.
A wicker holder for the whisk brush
may also be improved in the way sug-
gested for the work basket, by the ad-
dition of ribbons and bows. 1t is pic
tured on this page without these trim
mings.
The brush holders are sold this way,
but 1t Is intended that the purchaser
shall finish them off to suit herself by
weaving ribbons through the meshes
and fastening bow to the bottom of
the holder
A corner piece Of wicker for bric-a-
brac is popular article of furniture.
In itself ornamental. and attractive,
the wicker corner piece shows off to
perfection the little ornaments that
are displayed on its shelves.
This Is an article of furniture that
will furnish the housewife of original
Ideas with some interesting opportuni-
ties for using originality in the matter
of additional decoration with ribbons
and bows.
Wicker work has been applied to the
knife box with advantageous results.
Anything that will lessen the weight
of this article Of utility is a blessing,
for the silver alone Is heavy enough
without adding to 1t the weight of
solid wooden box.
The wicker articles for the use of
the household pet must not be over
looked. Wicker sleeping baskets for
cats and dogs are made in sizes to
suit the dimensions of the family
treasure. They can be bought of
size to accommodate either the mastiff
or the lap dog. the kitten or the full
grown tabby.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08

game, one may always pin tail or
a donkey" or put head on a duck,'
or go to Babylon" as follows: Thu
players form a line, holding hands
The player at lower end of the line
whom We will call B, begins by sing
ing the opening verse of the charming
ditty, How Many Miles to Babylon?3
To this A (the extreme upper end of
the lne) responds: Three score miles
and ten. OBJ Can get there by cam
die light? (A) Oh. yes, and bach
again. The chorus composed OF al
the players, then takes up the refram
Then open the gates as high as the
sky and let King George and hf4
troops ride by. AS this is sung 3
leads the lower part of the line to the
upper end, where they pass under tho
arched arms Of each two players. A
proposing the question and B answer
ing, after which the line is led up from
the opposite end, and as conclusion
all join hands and dance together In
a ring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Have Faith In Yourself.

There Is a tremendous power in the
habit Of expectancy, the conviction
that we shall realize our ambition, that
our dreams shall come true. There is
no uplifting habit like that attitude of
expecting that our heart yearnings
will be matched with realities; that
things are going to turn out well and
not i'll; that We are going to succeed !;
that no matter what may or may not
happen, we are going to be happy, says
Success.
There is nothing else so helpful as
the carrying of this optimistic, expect
ant attitude-the attitude which al
ways looks for and expects the best,
the highest, the happiest-and never
allowing oneself to get into the pessi-
mistic, discouraged mood.
Beneve with all your heart that you
will do what you were made ITO do.
Never for an instant harbor a doubt OF
this. Drive 1t out of your mind If it
seeks entrance. Entertain only the
friendly thoughts or ideals of the thing
you are bound to achieve. Reject all
thought enemies, all discouraging
moods-everything which would even
suggest failure or unhappiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Wasted Effort.

1t is said that California poet was
badly handled by his wife because
he neglected to support the family.
When they asked for bread he gave
them a sonnet, and when they clam
dSed for pie he came across with a
madrigal.
Nevertheless, it doesn't seem quite
right for his wife to reach over and
snatch tufts from his Uranium cover
and batter his shins with bench
made shoes and crack his Stats with
a broom handle. That sort of treat
ment doesn't bring results. A poet
with a black eye and a twisted neck
and a denied kneepan is no more use
full than a poet in perfect order.
What the lady should do would be
to have her poet hubby pick up some
side trade that would promise finan-
cial results-as they did in Indiana,
where you will find the baker writes
poetry and so do the hairdresser and
the motorman and the bartender.
But there is no use attempting to
club money out of poet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08

Sugar is valuable foodstuff for chill
dren, but it should be eaten with mod
Grafton.
Damp hands are a great source of
trouble to their owners. For a busting
powder try equal parts of starch pow
der and zinc powder
Weak eyebrows and eyeIashes can
be strengthened and darkened by the
application of cocoa butter, which
should be rubbed on at bedtime.
Washing the hair at reasonable in
,ervals, followed by brushing, tends to
make It bright. Make lather of pure
soap and wash the hair thoroughly,
rinsing it in plenty of soft water. Then
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
SOME PARTY IDEAS
METHODS OF CELEBRATING LIT
TIE ONES BIRTHDAY.
Candles and Flower Baskets to Set
OFF the Always Necessary Cake
Games May Be Many and
Varied.

Have your table set prettily and on
each side of the birthday cake with
its candles place pretty baskets of
flowers. The plate favors may be
baskets of flowers or the quaint little
flower pots, which may be obtained in
any of the shops at cost of about 10
cents, says a writer in the National
Food Magazine.
AS for games, you might have a
hunt for four-leaf clovers. Have the
clover leaves cut out of cardboard,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08

dry, brush the hair well for quarters
OF an hour and It will look bright and
will be quite easy to dress.
Roughness round the finger nails Isl
very unsightly. Rub the finger tips
every night with some emolument and
sleep in cotton gloves.
Lines or wrinkles under the eyes
may be relieved by the use of a good.
pure skin food. Steam the parts af-
fected by laying hot wet cloths on
them for Is minutes, then dipping the
fingers into the skin food, massage
gently along the line taken by the
wrinkles for 10 or Is minutes. Give
this treatment twice daily with steady
persistence, and after month or sos
treatment an Improvement should bs
noticeable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
PRESERVING Irons

When fatirons are not in use keer
each one in tight-ftting wooden bag
or old stocking top. This prevents
them from becoming rusty or rough.
Rub occasionally on piece of cedar
when ironing to keep the starch from
sticking. The odor is agreeable and
it will not discolor the most delicate
fabric.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Put Hay in a Church.

In Old Weston, Huntingdonshire,
England, a church is dedicated to St
Swithin. On Sunday nearest the
saints day the church is strewn with
new mown hay, following a tradition
that an old lady gave a poor man a
field for charity providing he would
furnish hay for the floor of the church
to lessen the annoyance caused by the
squeaking of new boots worn by vii
layers on feast Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Troublesome Times.

YEAST see as a space-saver for
small houses a Kansas man has in
vented folding stairs.
Crimsonbeak-But saw, suppose
when a fellow has come home late at
night and quietly taken his shoes off,
he finds his wife has taken the stairs
upstairs?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
The YaNNu Cure

There is nothing that will rest you
so quickly as to sit on a straight back
chair and, lifting the feet from the
floor, push them out in front of you
as far as possible. stretch the arms.
put the head back, open the mouth
wide, and make yourself yawn.-Fam-
lily Doctor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08

hand colored, and place several doz-
en- of them about the rooms for the
children to search for. If you have
baskets as favors the guests may
place their clovers in these and the
me getting the greatest number may
receive some ftrifling prize The jap
-anese toys will be found of great serv-
Ice for this purpose, since so many
attractive little articles may be had
at very little expense. firing of this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08

Detachable Eatnjna

The solution of the problem az to
the length of the hatpin has finally
been found. An English jeweler has
devised hatpin set, consisting of
three pins of varying lengths, and
eight heads, each of a different color
of mother-of-pearl or glass, so that ALI
sizes and shapes of hats can be suited.
The idea is splendid one, and ona
can foresee its popularity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
RLfssfItl Rickerinn-

John, 1 understand that you have
been saying mean things about me to
your acquaintance"
why. dearesti Everybody knows
that isn't so! Why, I tell everybody
that it is you that have made me what
I am"
That's what l mean"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Unkind.

Dissatisfied Lodger-And know
something about apartments, Mrs.
Pincher. You don't suppose I've lived
in them 20 years for nothing. do you?
Mrs. Pincher-Hi shouldn't be at all
surprised-Tatler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Extremes of Fashion.

'sThis Rostand barnyard craze has
gore far enough" said Mr. Sirius Bar
ker
whats the NATTER"
MY wife wants string of real eggs
instead of a rope of pearls
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08

Pearl-Of all the lucky girls, I'd
rather be Fortune
Ruby-Pd rather be Dame Rumor.
Pearl-Why so?
Ruby-Well, Dame Rumor is always
gaining currency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Deserved No Sympathy.

ct really hurts our fathers when
they have to lick US" said the first
boy. Well" replied his companion.
after a moments reflection, they
will do it, so let EN- suffer. The
Widow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Has to Near Then,

Mrs. Grundy says that if you wish
to see q fine display of diamonds upon
the human form, you must secure an
introduction to the ugliest woman to
be found at a fashionable watering
place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Worse Vet.

Maudie: That horrid old cat told
Claudio that I was 40 years old
Mamie: The mean thing. But she
might have done worse, Maudie:
How? Mamie. Well. she might have
told some lie about you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
One Thing Certain.

A cats eyes are said to be largest
at midnight. We never made an ex-
animation, but we are positive that its
voice is about II times larger at that
hour than at any other period during
the "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
A Sore Spot-

Then" said the reporter. I'll say
several pretty songs were rendered by
Miss Packer" "Oh, gracious, MOI"
replied the hostess, you mustn't say
rendered You see, her father made
all his money in lard Catholic
Standard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
She Knew Better.

He would like to know why you
refuse to marry me.
She-Pardon me, but l don't think
you would brooklyn Lie.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
At the Reuistrx Office

Client don't mind what wages I
pay so long as she's capable.
Registrar can assure Won.
madam. she's capable of anythingi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
4 Sinn-

When man is referred to as being
"a diamond in the rough, it is gener-
ally a sign that he wouldn't be toler-
ated in decent society If he didn't
have lot of money.-Chicag Record
Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Too Much ak.

Pretty Maid-Lots of college girls
are athletes these days. Quite few
of them can chin the bar.
Crusty Bachelor-Hmi I'd rather
see some that could bar the chin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
SuitinQ Personality.

Agent-Did you find a suitable
house for the customer who seemed
so chesty?
Assistant did my best. sir I
recommended him one with a swell
front
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
The PHILOSOPHER of FoIiy.

When man tells girl she is one
in thousand" says the philosopher
Of folly, she may as well believe him
Time alone will tell which one she
is"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Natural Pronensitv.

BILLY Bangs is such a nice, breezy
sort of fellow"
Yes; l suppose that is why no
finds it SO easy to raise the wind"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
italian ProVerb.
He that cannot is always willing.
ELOQUENT and Fetching.

Borrowers smile is worth
hundreds of dollars TO him.
Hamlin-I know it got fve-spot
from me-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Not Knocking Her.

Sfrs. GoodsoIe tat the party)-What
a lovely girl! And still in her teens.
isn't she?
Miss Tartun-Yes; her velveteens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Dollars and SaneA

A man can no more make a safe use
of wealth without reason than he can
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Don't Worry,

Minnit a man stops lookin' fer trou-
BILE happiness'u look fer him.-Irving
Bachelor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
Wha4,s The IIsaa

why should l tell the truth ?" Doc
Robinson said today; mo one believes
NE, anyway."-Atchison Globe,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-08
For the RookIoyer,

What sense of security In an old
book Time has criticised for us!-
Lowell.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-06-23
PRESIDENTS AND POLITICS.

No one would think of claiming that
the President is infallible, but surely
he should not be criticised for being
honest, One Of the fault finders says
he made political mistake in demand
ing SO many things from Congress; that
he should have confined himself to
generahties in his messages, instead of
demanding that certain laws be enact
ed; that he is too frank.
And what has he demanded? Moth
ing except what was demanded in the
platform upon which he was elected.
His frankness is what elected him.
The people believed in him. Frankness
means fairness. He stood for the plat
form as a candidate and stands for it as
President. That is to his credit. He
has not deceived the people. Roosevelt
was for him because he knew he was
frank. He may not be politician as
those who object to his action assert,
but he is something better, because he
is frank.
And, after all, those who think them
selves judges of politicians may be mis-
taken. In the beginning of his career
they thought Roosevelt wasn't a poll
tician; that he had no strength or
chance of advancement except through
Senators Platt and Quay, yet he is
greater than either of them as a poll
tician. The only objection that Demo
Gratis had to Cleveland was that he
wasn't a politician. And nobody to-
day knows the names of those who
thought they were politicians who
raised the objection. When a man
reaches the presidency, he can afford
to break away from political wise
acres and be frank and honest without
fear. In that position he can't afford
to give heed to the political fulmina,
tons of those who think they are poll
ticians, but who have failed to prove il
by what they have done for themselves,
for what such people call politicians are
for themselves first, last and all the
time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-06-23
Proposals For Building Three
Wrought Iron Or Con-
crete Bridges.

Notice Is hereby given that the County
Commissioners OF Garrett county. Maryland.
will receive sealed proposals until
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-06-23
SILL UNWILLING TO ADMIT
ROOSEVELT'S STRENGTH.

There have been but a few notes of
former President Roosevelt. Strange
to say, they come in the shape of an
endeavor to make it appear that there
was nothing particularly remarkable
about the greeting extended him, and
that most of those who took part in it
did not care to do so, but joined in just
to be doing it. The behavior of the
crowd is criticised, it's lack of enthusi-
asm, and the impression is generally is
given that unless somebody told you of
it you wouldn't have known, had you
been in New York, that anything un-
usual was happening.
One of the troubles with Mr.. Roose-
velt's enemies is that they persist in
ignoring so many things that are true.
One can understand them when they
quarrel with his doctrines or assail his
methods or objurgate his popularity.
The thing which is entirely inexplicable
is the studied effort to believe that this
popularity has no real existence.
1t is possible to think ever so meanly
of the former President, to hate all of
his works as the devil hates holy water,
without Disgusting from ones self
the extent OF his hold on the people of
this country. 1t is certainly one of the
most remarkable phenomena in our
political history that a man who for
year absolutely effaced himself in order
not to embarrass his successor in Office
should return to find himself not only
acclaimed but actually the most power
full individual in the land. Without
political patronage, without power to
reward or punish, he has following
which admittedly at this time can upset
Congressman, make or mar Governors
in more than one State, put behind his
policies, probably, irresistible impetus
and determine largely the trend Of
political events.
One may regret to see so much
authority lodged in one mans hands,
but to deny it is there proves that one
is either very blind or much
prejudiced observer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-06-23

celebration in New York, other than
that the daily deluge of rain was timed
to miss his demonstration. Marvels
there were, and they will come to light
great outpouring shall be interpreted in
the relation that the eminent one shall
sustain to the world of thought and of
action. The assetabllity of the New
York reception is beyond computation.
He has arrived. He is here. He has
breathed again the air of liberty-loving
America. He has caused the wind
TANNERS to take back seat while the
harp, the either, the psaltry and all the
instruments of music have been sound
ing to the farthest heavens the melody
of a tremendous welcome.
1t was great day in Knickerbocker-
vile, and all the Manhattanites who
have never been outside the burg, as
we'll as those who have travelled farther
than to Jersey City, united in an accor-
dant outburst. They were reinforced
by brands of enthusiasm as varied and
numerous as the states in the Union, its
cities and communities. Into this con-
centration of ardor into the one word
welcome went the hearts of the people
of the nation.
Colonel Roosevelt, on his part. was
conveyed through the teeming throngs
of onlookers humming the melody of
Home, Sweet Home" as he dwelt
upon the delights of Oyster Bay, with
his family about him and those privi-
legged "reminiscences of the mighty trip
and its pageantry sequel that could not
be secured for a thousand dollars a
word, to say nothing of his publishers
rates of dollar. He is doubtless beam
ing with joy, and has placed his i'm
primatur upon the fact that one who
goes into life for zest and fun finds it
the fullest kind of experience. OPP
timism has gained nightly in the asset
brought to it by the most exurberant
advocate and most reliable exponent of
the doctrine of rejoice always"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-06-23
Church Services.

ST. PAUL'S M. E.
Services next Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Children's Day Service at 1870 a. m.
Preaching at p. m.
Epworth League Monday p. m,
Prayermeeting Wednesday p. m.
Everybody cordially invited to attend
these services.
G. r. WILLIAMSON, Pastor.
MT. LAKE PARK M. E.
Class meeting at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. and p. m.
Sunday school at 2.30 p. m.
Epworth League at 700 p. m.
P. z. MUsGRAvE, Pastor.
ST. MARK LUTHERAN.
Services next Sabbath as follows:
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Preaching at II p. m.
Deer Park -Preaching at II a. m.
Luther League Wednesday p. m.
Everybody welcome.
E. MANGEs. Pastor.
ST. MATTHEW'S P. E.
Service every Sunday at II a. m.
Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.
w. H. SHEARER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-06-23
He HAS ARRIVED.

Sustaining no harm to its equipoise,
but rather getting firmer grip upon its
axle, the old earth that has never be-
fore seen such an outburst of unpent en-
thuslasm as greeted the arrival of the
one who commands every heart and en-
lists every tongue to do him honor, spins
merrily upon it's course. No marvels.
have been noticed as incident to the