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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17
Mighty Factor In Bushes S.
Advertising Strong Creative force EuIiipits Human
Wants and IntenSifes Desires

advertising is today the mightiest factor in the
business world. 1t is a business builder. 1t is
Somethng more than drummer knocking at the
uoor or OF the consumer, something more than mere
SSsesmanshlp on PAPER. 1t is positive creative
iorce IN business. 1t mutiples human wants and
Hlenslhes human desires. 1t furnishes excuse
Iof tlmorous ones to possess the things which un-
ger former conditions they could get along with
oW. Such service as is required of advertising
men today demands broad preparation and equip
meht There is call for men who can exploit a
cIIy or state, men who can market the output of
man aliiulacturers, men who can plan and conduct a
@ Worldwide selling campaign The man who sue
eeeas e uses uses every help that comes his way. He
seeks s the advice of experienced men, The club is
~ ~ m nm source of instruction and inspiration
Ina; inaC Is what we are trying to make it. Co opera
T sloh IS the keynote Of club success We have
Raced tb our ideals high, now let US work toward
Advert,sing, as branch of our commercial life
= ;Sl new No other group of men, except advertis,
r, rns men, has ever developed business of such
;n@sn nude IN 50 short a time Mistakes were
tnevl5aole Reasonable and clear-headed men has
oeeu 10 correct mistakes as soon as they were dis
oO'ereq. We built, and altered to meet conditions
do We Dult, so that the structure we present to-
0Sy meets the demands of today
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

"The telephone has destroyed all
the privacy Of society,"" said the so
ciety girl. 1T breaks in on every.
thing. Nothing is sacred to it. You
may be saying your prayers. The
telephone. Or in the midst of your
bath. The telephone. Or doing up
your back hair or. worse of ali. a
delightful man may be making love
to you, when killing, killing, k-lingl
The telephone breaks Of the thread
of his theme and he fails to resume
h"-New York PresA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

DIR. Jenner, the famous Enrlisf
physician, was q great tea drinker
and very abstemious, never takin
any stimulant except a measured
glass of brandy when he had indi-
gestion. Once for that cause he
lived on stewei chops and rice for
luncheon and dinner. with tea. for
a couple OF years, but ordinarily he
was a great feeder.
u recoliect," said his friend. DR.
Cooper Bentham. Ion one occasion
Reynolds came to see him. Jenner
was at dinner. He had soup, fish,
the greater part of a chicken. and
he was in the middle of huge rice
pudding when Reynolds entered and
asked him how he was. Jenner
drew a pitiful sigh and replied, Z
am net at all well-no appetite"
ne Accepted the Apology.
A prominent New York LAWYER "a
noted for his ready answers and
skill in repartee. When a Young
practitioner he appeared before a
pompous old judge, who took Of
Tense at a remark the LAWYER made
his decision.
If YOU do not instantly apologize
Tor that remark. Mr.. Blank" said 4
lie Judge. Il shall commit YOU for
,OntemDt of court"
pom reflection, your honor" in
itantly replied Mr. Blank. Il find
hat your honor was right and I
vas wrong, as your honor always
s."
The judge looked dubious. but
inally said that he would accept the
pology.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

The Inspector was examinin.
standard !. ard all the class haC
been specially told beforehand b,
their master. Don't answer unless
you are almost certain sour answer
is correct"
History was the subject.
"Now. tell me-" said the INSPECT
or, ''who was tie mother of our
great Scottish hero. Robert Bruce -
He pointed to the top boy, then
around the class. There was no
answer Then at last the heart Of
the teacher Of that class leapcd with
Joy. The boy who was ,tanding at
the very foot had held up his hand
"Well," my boy" said the in
'pector encouragingly, "who was
The 2"
please, sir. Mrs. Bruce"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17
VARIETY ON HIS TABLE.
he Had -Four Kinds Of M-at and Fou,
Kinds CT Bread.

Old man Wowton, .e meanest
ciiizcn IN all the blue glass country,
drove up 10 tie market place in
Lexington. where an army Of ne
groes stood about or lay basking in
the early morning sun watin for
some man 10 hire them. The old
man was 50 stingy that he usually
had great difficulty in encaginr ne
groes 10 do extra work on his farm.
But this time he struck a barrain
Immediately with big Bill Saunders
and the half dozen powerful but
lazy h.acas who follow at his heels
All the others were greatly sur
Prised TO see this gang ambling out
on the big road toward Mr.. Wow
tons place. Next morning they
were mystified to see big Bill and
hls cronies again in the market
place.
"Whadia dom hyuh, Bill?" asked
Hannibal Harrison Tyler.
"Lookin' TO wuk," Bill replied
sadly.
Thought you all wuz wukkin'
for Mistuh Wowton ?"
"Yaas. we sut'nly wuz wok'in TO-
Mistuh Wowton. He come to me
yistiddy mawnin' an say: Come on
out an make hay TO- me. | amt ;
gointer pay you-all emmy mo- dan F,
one dolluh day, but jes' tell YOU !
dis-ev'y meal you-all sits down ter .
yo' gointer have fo' kin's O meat
an fo' kin's o bread So we all !
TUX our foot in our han an went :
out ter make his hay crap"
"Well, den huccome you-all j. ,
'ome back:" Hannibal inquired.
Il gwine tell yuh," William re.
'lied, with an injured air. "Yistid- r
ly mawnin' we all wukked in de /
ie', cuttin' hay an rakin' hay an \
preadin' hay, ontweIl de dinnuh {
ION blew at II o'clock. Den W e
'oes inter de kitchen, an all {
ees on de big table is lot . +
'bl po'k an greens an b-e, +
goes up TO de big house E
listuh Wowton ter come y
lease, sub, an look at d.: II S
say, Mistuh Wowton. win
, kin's O. meat you done
ed, please, suh?' II
"Mistuh Wowton he say: wy,
aiah dey is-fat meat, lean meat,
nn an bone. Daiah you fo' kin's i
meat g
"Den / sez ter him, Mistuh Vow :
n, whar dem TO kin's O. bread YOU ]
me promised us?' En- he saw: he
1'y, William, daiah dey is-white !
cad, con bread, crus' an crumb.
liah yuh TO kin's o. bread An
Is why we all come back hyuh."
Harper's Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17
To Wash Channels leather.

Make a weak solution OF soap
and warm water. Rub plenty OF
soft soap into the leather and let
It soak for two hours, then rub IL
TIL quite clean. Afterward rinse
1t well in a weak solution Of warm
water, soda and yellow soap. After
rinsing wiring it well in a rough
towel, dry quickly and pull about
til quite soft. 1t will then be bst-,
Ter than uoat new lssthsn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

The Way Some Of the Stage Fests Ars
S,eeo rnplished

When chanl pion rife shot fires
bllndiolded at q Wedding ring or a
penny Lc,d between his wife's
thumb and finger or seated back 10
her Shoots, Ly means Of mirror. at
a. apple upon Ter head or on
forA he'd N her teeth. the danger
OF using ballet oJyiols. None.
OF course. Is needed. The explo-
sion Is enough. The apple is al
ready prepared, having been cut
into pieces and stuck together with
an adhesive subs tance, and a thread
with a knot at the end, pulled
through il from the wing" so
that It flies TO bits when the gun Is
fred, is ''how it Is done"
Generally the more dangerous a
feat appears the more care fully ia
all danger guarded against. In the
William Pell' act the thread is
often tied to the ASSISTANTS foot.
When, again, the ash is shot of a
cigar which the assistant is smok-
ing a piece Of wire is pushed BY his
tongue through hollow passage in
the cigar, thus thrusting Of the ash
at the moment Of firing.
A favorite but simple trick is the
shooting from some distance at an
orange held in ladv's hand. Great
applause is Invariably forthcoming
when the bullet drops out on her
cutting open the fruit. 1t is insert
ed by hand earlier in the evening.
Another popular trick is that Of
snuffing out lighted candles. Half
a dozen are placed in front Of
screen, in which as many small
holes are bored, one against each
candle wick. At the moment Of
firing a confederate behind the
screen sharply blows out each can.
lie with pair Of bellows.
In most instances where a ball or
'ther object has to be broken ona
lving PERSONS head blank car
ridge is used and the effect pro-
luced by other means. A special
Vig with a spring concealed in il
Forked by wire under the clothes
generally used, the confederate
Manipulating the spring sirnulta-
eously with the firing Of the rife.
IS the ball is Of extremely thin
lass, a mere touth suffices to shat.
pr it.
In these exhibit ons some of the
lfe experts" invite gentlemen
-om the audience to testify that
ne weapon is indeed loaded. The
lrtridge shown looks very well, but
Is shell Of thin wax blsckened
resemble a leaden bullet Il
ould not hurt fiy.-London Tit
its.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17
What Foods wsloh.

IL may be convenient to know
that one quart of -four weighs one
pound; a quart Of cornmeal, one
pound and two ounces; a quart Of
best sugar, one pound; . quart Of
powdered white sugar, one pound
ana one ounce; a quart Of best
Drown sugar, one pound aN two
ounces; that ten gs weigh one
pound, though this depends some
what on the size; sixteen large Ia
blespoonfuls make half a pint;
quart of butter, one pound and ons
ounce.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17
An lntroductinn-

Harry was walking with another
boy when he was joined by friend
q year or so older and inclined to
manners.
Introduce me, Harry" the new
conner whispered pompously.
Harry twisted, reddened and at
last turned to his companion with,
Jim, have you ever seen Gilbert
Spencer"
NO" the other boy answered.
SWELL" Harry blurted out, red
dening still more and jerking one
thumb over his shoulder toward the
newcomer. "that's him !"-Lippin-
Diaholicainess OF DisboI;n niaholo
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

There was a famous British OIL
Ger, Lieutenant Gercial Sir Georce
Murray, who SER ei 4 tie expedi-
tion to Egypt. When before Alex-
andria, the troops having suffered
severely from want OF water. his
literary requirements were Of the
greatest service. instracun- hin
that Caesars arnv had been in the
same predicaiaeat. Referring 20 his
Caesar (Which he always carried
in his portable library, he found
his recollection right-that water
had been obtained by the Romans
from wells dug at a certain spot in
the sands. A trial was Immediate
ly made, and the result was a CO.
pious supply. The British troops
braced up and conquered Egypt.
New York Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17
His Blundef .

"Hayc you ever stopped "a
think he began and then hesi
tatod.
"Wcll,' she urged, "go on. What
we're YOU going to say"
q beg your pardon" he replied.
"a was about to ask you whether
you had ever stopped to think about
something, but might have known
that YOU never did"
"And YOU mean to insinuate that
never think ?" she demanded.
"Oh. no, no. not at all" he made
haste TO assure her. 81 only mean
that women don't have to stop talk
ing TO think, for we all know that
they do think sometimes.
And yet he wonders why she
hates him.-Cleveland Leader.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

He hSd nt cooking abscntmini
ely oat Of thc train window Az.
to hours. vi 4. ny tie same tame
s.l not on t k The 2assen-
e,rs lad locomc sell nigh distract
el
4 well kaown actress sat behind
rerorng man .nally there came
moment when the whistler pau cd
for breath, nd in that moment the
onok wittcd actress leaned over
ara eaid:
. a rrow just how it is. | never
could whistle either" - Ladies
Home Journal.
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

Dolefui Donald Some OF my bripht
est thoughts come to me when am
asleep.
Thirsty Gus-Troubled with ins<m.
1da- ain't youi-New u ork Mail
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1911-03-17

The Butler-We've got burglar IL
he kitchen. sir.
The Professor 1absentlyl-Ask hIlr
come again I'm busy just now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04
A HARDY PLANT
FOR WINTER

Aspidistra is one of the very best
plants for keeping indoors during the
winter months. 1t will stand more
neglect than almost any other plant
nor is it particular as to its environ
ments. 1t seems to do as well in a
shady hall as in sunny window:
therefore 1t is q boon to ornament dark
corners OF the home.
The chief essential Is to give it a rich
sandy loan and plenty of water, and
occasional doses OF liquid manure will
be beneficial. This plant is easily
propagated from cuttings plunged in
wet sand, and numerous new plants
are easily started. The variegated va
riety sometimes loses it's stripes in the
propagating.
When much entertaining is done It is
well to grow number of aspidistras,
as it makes q snowy decoration for the
edge of the mantel when the pots are
turned on the sides and the leaves al
lowed to hang over.
AS it seems to have no insect enc
mics. aspidistra growing is an unnixed
joy. 1t is well to be on the safe eide.
however. and give occasional baths
with soapy water along with other To-
liage plants. This improves the
glossiness of the leaves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04
The Wedgwood
/, B lou Sc and
! Gown+---Have
Y on S g en-
Them?

-.
FREDERICK TOWNS END
- MARTIN, the. so called sue
cessor of the late Ward Nc
Allister, Americas social die
tator when asked recently who was
the leader of New York's -Four Hum
dred replied that the day of the society
leader was a thing Of the past Sucn
q person does not exist in fact, the
role having become non-existent with
the passing away of Mrs. William
.Astor. He further added that not
wealth. the bluest blood or prestige OF
ary kind is half SO potent an open ses-
anne nowadays as the ability to amuse
people. In other words. individuality
counts far more than the "divtne
right" in smart society.
The same idea holds good in the
world of dress. The day when the
edict of one courtier was all powerful
has passed away. Individuality is the
sartorial slogan, and the woman who
takes her clothes seriously is cos
TUNED by a dressmaker who studies
her own points and accentuates the
best Of them.
A step from the beaten path is the
new Wedgwood blouse and gown.
Have you seen them? Well, If you
have and want to annex one of these
pretty garments you can do so with
small expense. This is how It's done.
The next time you are near a china
shop step in and look at the Wedg-
wood jugs and plates with their
charming blue coloring and snowy
white patterns that stand out boldly
against the blue; then go home and
try to initiate the effect with blue satin
and white cord, or, better still, with
porcelain beads.
These porcelain blouses, as they are
called, are distinctly the thing now,
and the pretty blue nuance is most
becoming. The illustration will give
you a good idea of the beauty of these
effects. The gown is particularly
fetching and is made of blue marQui-
settle over satin. The new kimono
sleeve is used. and the long crusader
tunic is modishly bordered with skunk.
The blouse is of blue chiffon laid
over duchess lace, and In this way the
Wedgwood effect is easily achieved.
The sleeves are Of the ubiquitous XII
mono cut, and pipings of blue chiffon
edge the collar and cuffs. This blouse
is designed for wear with a street coat
and skirt suit
A touch of individuality may be
given to dressy costumes and evening
frocks by means of the silk and ribbon
flowers used so freely on millinery and
gowns alike. A. girl who has more
brains than bank account has recently
made faseinatins Erock for herself
trimmed with ribbon roses. The skirt
of this gown is of white lace over pale
rose color, and the tunie and waist are
of pale blue chiffon. A strap of the
roses down each side of the front
loops the chiffon tunic, draping it
slightly. A rose shaped chou makes a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04
YAWN---IT WILL DO YOU GOOD

A good wide open mouthed yawn is
thing not to be despised. OF course
If 1t is INDUCED in in the privacy of
your own room SO much the better.
but wherever taken it's a splendid
thing for the whole body. A yawn is
natures demand for rest. Some peo-
pie think they yawn only because they
are sleepy. but that is not so. They
may be sleepy also, but that is not the
real cause of the yawning. They are
sleepy. because they are tired. So
take this advice-whenever you feel
like yawning, yawn. Don't try to sup
press 1t, and if you are where you can
stretch at the same time so much the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04
A SHOWER FOR THE
GROOM---WHY NOT?

The bride elect is feted and made
much of. but except for the functions
he attends with the lady of his heart
his bachelor dinner is about the
only entertainment exclusively the
groomss. and this he has to pay for
himself. Now, why not give the poor
man a shower such as his fancee is
inundated with nowadays? An affair
of this kind was given recently to a
prospective groom, his men friends do
ing all the cooking on chatting dishes,
besides serving the guests. which in
cluded the bride elect and her special
chuns.
The gifts were presented in a most
amusing fashion. After the table had
been cleared for coffee a changing peal
at the front door was heard, and a
messenger boy appeared and handed
the prospective bridegroom a huge
umbrella, which he was forced to open
only to receive a shower of small
packages.
Another messenger shortly arrived
with an enormous pair Of overshoes,
also filled with packages, while still
another brought raincoat with the
pockets and sleeves filed with gifts,
funny ones, ridiculous neckties, socks
of all kinds and colors, bahamas,
handkerchiefs. stickpins and collar
| buttons.
The girl guests had, too. surprise
in store for the men. Another peal at
| the bell admitted a girl 1ashily gown
ed, who insisted upon getting into the
room. For a minute her presence
caused real CONSERVATION until the
chaperone unmasked the visitor, who
proved to be the younger sister of one
| of the girls. From her large bag she
/ produced a shower of advice to hus-
bands got UP by the girls of the
| party. There were also sealed envel+
| opes for each of the men in which were
! found rhymed verses on the curse OF
being a bachelor. Altogether the at
fair was a great success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04

a border of fur is one of the fetching
possibilities for the amateur worker.
Three strips of fur alternating with
black velvet ribbon and a lining of
white satin is charming combination
for a scarf and muff set. For the even
ing girls are evolving all sorts of chif-
fon throws for their shoulders and
huge fiat muffs to go with them.
One girl has just finished pink chif-
fon scarf that is edged ali round with
white marabou. Her muff is a square
of the chiffon interlined with white
chiffon and lined with satin the color
of the outside layer. This is edged all
round with white marabou and then is
folded with the two diagonally oppo-
site points tapping over each other in
the front of the muR. Where the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04

finish at the top, and the same flowers
outline the elbow sleeves directly down
the center. frill of lace picks out the
neck and fronts of the surp1iced bodice,
and the high WASTED girdle is of pale
blue and rose satin in crushed style.
Not only the evening gown but the
slippers are trimmed with the roses.
all the work of her own deft fingers.
Here is another manner in which a
personal note may be introduced into
ones costumes With a few strips of
fur a fashionable muff and scarf may
be made at home at far less expense
than the furrier will demand And one
thing makes the home producer safe
nothing can be too Individual in such
sets to be smart. Black chiffon over
metallic tissue with satin lining and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04
coon FoR THE BATH.

A fragrant bath powder consists Of
borax, two ounces; oil OF lavender, ten
rninims; cassia extract, half a dram;
jasmine extract, half dram. Add a
dessertspoonful Of this to a tepid bath
OF soft water and you will find the eff
rect on the skin to be both fragrant
and invisorating. ~
Always dry brislxly with a rough
towel to increase the supply of blood
to the skin. This keeps the skin
healthy and active and gets rid of
waste substances from the body. Peo-
pie who cannot take a cold bath can
sometimes enjoy a cold sponge whils
standing In hot water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-02-04
ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE

color I often dye 1t slightly darker
tone. Then II anybody remarks that
my new garment Is like my old cerise
I answer. Yes. very like and no one
is the wiser"
Oatmeal is the safe remedy for soiled
suede gloves in white, pale tan and
gray shades. To clean them 1t is
necessary to draw them on and plunge
the hands in small basin Of oatmeal,
rubbing them, especially the finger
tips, the knuckles and the wrists,
with the meal and scrubbing the more
soiled parts with a clean nailbrush.
Finally they should be busted with a
piece Of clean. soft flannel.
When making a child's frock 1t is a
good idea to sew a wide piece OF tape
from the pocket to the waistbend, or
IL making a pair OF overalls to sew a
piece from the pocket to the armho1es.
This method keeps the dresses from
tearing at the sides. as is often the case
in little girls frocks.
= y
Hominy or any other cereal will be
lighter and smoother when cooked If
stirred gradually into water that is
boiling hard. The stirring should be
continued till the cereal has absorbed
all the water; then permit It to cook
for at least an hour.
q y
A good cover for a food chopper is
made by taking a round piece of cloth,
hemming 1t and running an elastic
band through the hem. II kept over
the chopper it will shield 1t from dust.