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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

A spot Of any kind on garments should
be considered impossible. Whatever
hat is worn when going in or out of
the Office, must be plain and in keep
ing with the tailored frock. Down
town among Offices is no place for
picture" creations
A girl who is dressed in the man
ner suggested creates a favorable i'm
preston the moment she enters a
business Office. For instinctively a
man of affairs thinks woman who
is careful about her personal appear
ance will be careful in her work
A young woman so clothed will
start with a tremendous advantage
,over an deliberately dressed girl, be
cause the majority Of employers pre-
fer young women Of good breeding in
their Offices rather than those who are
ordinary.
ROSANNA SCHUYLER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
SYNOPSIS.

James Wilson or Jimmy as he IS called
BY his friends. Jimmy was rOtund and
Hooked shorter than he rec " was. His
ambition in life was to be taaeu seriously,
but people steadily refused to do so. his
art is considered q huge joke, except to
himself. II he asked people to dinner ev-
eryone expected q frolic. Jimmy uarrfes
Bella Knowles they live together a year
and are divorced Jimmy's friends ar
range to celebrate the first anniversary
of his divorce. Those who attend the
party are Miss Katherine McNair, who
every one calls Kit, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas
Brown, the Misses Mercer. Maxwell Reed
and Mr. Thomas HARRISON, a South
full swing when Jimmy receives & tele-
gram from his Aunt Selma, who will ar
rive in four hours to visit him and his
wife Jimmy gets his funds from Aunt
Selma and after he marries she doubles
his allowance. He neglects to tell her Of
his divorce, as she is opposed to it. jim
my takes Kit into his confidence. he tries
10 devise some way so that his aunt viii
not learn that he has no longer WIFE
he suggests that Kit play the hostess for
one night be Mrs. Wilson pro tenn Kat
refuses, but IS finely prevailed upon to
act the part. Aunt Selma arrives and the
reception works out as planned, as she
mad never seen Jim's wife Jim's Jap
servant Is taken ill., his face is covered
with spots. Bella, Jimmys divorced wife.
enters the house and asks Kit who is be
ing taken away in the ambulance? Bella
Insists 1t is Jim Kit tells her Jim is well
and is in the house. Bella tells Kit it
wasn't Jim she wanted TO see, but Taxa
MIRA, the Jap servant, as she wished to
secure his services
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
LOOK AT THE BIRDS MAILS
dence of Scratching Ability Is of
Utmost Importance.

Columbia, Mo-"Chickens with
short toenails are the best egg lay
ers," said Prof. ]. E. Rice, poultry ex-
pert for Cornell university, address,
ing students of the Agricultural Col
lege of the University of Missouri
"These chickens have short toe
nails" he said, from continuous
scratching for food, and a chicken
that is constantly scratching for food
is sure to be Industrious"
The hen Of the olden time, Profess
sor Rice said, laid on an average only
Is eggs a year, while the modern hen
of pure breed will lay from one to two
hundred eggs annually.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
PICKING BERRIES IN WINTER
Flowers and Fruits Thriving In
Southwestern Part Of England
Mild Weather Prevails.

London.-There are NOT many places
in the United Kingdom where straw
berries, raspberries and apring flow
ers are to be observed f1o Jrishing n
the open during the winter
But such is the case h Cornwall
and some parts Of Devon, where abb
normally mild weather has recently
been experienced.
The other day Mrs. Scotz OF ST.
Budeaux, on the Devon side Of the
lamar, plucked ripe Iaspberfjes in
her garden, and at Landrake, a few
miles from Plymouth. Miss aenda
Rawling also gathered raspberriss in
her fathers garden, while close TO the
same village lovely straw 5erries we're
plucked by Stanley Harris, ard
bunch of beautiful primroses by an
other man.
Violets, primroses and strawberries
have also been picked In other parts
Of Cornwall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
TO DIG FOR TORY TREASURE

old, had no thought of the treasure
until recently his wife dreamed she
saw him digging or the old farm. The
following day a friend also told him
of a dream in which he saw Louden
digging. A few days later Louden re-
oeived a letter from a man residing
near the old home at Sound Beach
asking him if he remembered the old
stories about the treasure.
Louden feels sure he will be able
to locate the treasure. He and his
wife have just celebrated their fifty
first wedding anniversary His mother,
Mrs Jane Louden, who is still living
in Sound Beach, is more than one
hundred and one years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
COURTESY IN THE HOME
Remember Your Home People Are
Under InexorabIe Necessity of
Living With You.

If you are boor among your ac-
quaintances they can severely leave
you alone; you can give the cold
shoulder to the cad in the office or the
works; you can escape the fool in the
morning train; you can have a prior
engagement if your pet aversion asks
you to supper.
But your home people are under
the memorable necessity of living with
you. man sometimes gets into the
habit of thinking that anything will
do for his home people; he treats
them as daily bread; he does not ex-
ert himself; he reserves his best for
outsiders.
He says he likes to be homely at
home; that is very we'll, so long as it
does not mean being vulgar. He says
he likes to be at ease in his home;
very well, too, if it does not mean be-
ing thoughtless.
Familiarity breeds contempt. It is
not easy to be constantly patient and
profitable and pleasant to those whom
you meet every morning at breakfast.
The breakfast table is often the great
est disillusioner. More secrets of
character are revealed over the bacon
and eggs than over the dessert.
There is no severer discipline in
the world than that of the home, and
most of us go down under it in this
matter of courtesy.
Don't let US put off our manners
when we put on our slippers Let us
be the more considerate when it is
only our own whom we have to con
slider. And just because our home life
is private, and is screened off from
public judgment and is sheltered from
the restraint of public opinion, let us
be the more scrupulous that we may
be void of the offense against the
heart of love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
WAY to Select Partners.

A clever way to ask the men tt
select partners at an evening party
is to get each girl to bring the earlies
pictures are numbered, the hostess
having a list of each name opposite
the number so when the time comes
for making revelations she can do i
quickly and with certainty Just be
fore time for the game or refresh
ments for which partners are neces
sary pass a basket or tray with the
pictures turned face down; ask each
man to draw one and find the original
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

very quaint on severe tailored blouses
or on black or dark silk or mereerized
waists, the collars fastened by a mo-
sale or cameo pin. 1t takes a certain
type of girl to wear this style, but to
that type it is very becoming.
If you have a good deal of the
macrame and do not know what to do
with it, make an antimacassar of It.
The day of tides has, thank heaven,
gone out; but big comfortable easy
chairs still look cozy and inviting with
something Of this sort covering their
capacious backs, like the crocheted
shawl Ga an old lady. Get graytsh
linen, cut it into two squares and con-
meet and frame these with bits of
macrame, not paying any attention to
whether these match in pattern Final
IL, edge with border Of the knotted
Irvine, which you can do yourself when
no design Is required. The effect
charming and exceedingly unusual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
SIMPLICITY IN DRESS
PLAIN SUITS, SMART IN APPEAR
ANcE, ARE BEST.
Women Most Likely in First Class Of
fees Are Those Who Do Not Dress
Elaborately, bu* Kee7 Neat
and Clean.

me more plainly you dress, II you
can at the same time appear smart,
The better will be your appearance.
You will find that clerks and stenog-
raphers who are most liked in first
class Offices are those who do not
dress deliberately, but who try to be
only neat and clean.
A plain cloth suit should be worn
with what is known as tailored
wash blouse. The term tailored
means severe Flainness, with an en-
tire absence of any lace or trimming.
Such a waist may have tucks, but no
lace. etc. Sleeves should be finished
with either soft or stiff cuffs.
A linen collar or plain white stock
makes the best neck finish for such
4 blouse.
A leather belt should be preferred
to a fancy one.
As to hair and hands, or, to put it
more broadly, personal cleanliness, too
scrupuious care cannot be given.
There is no objection to a girls haV-
ing her finger nails polished, even
though she may be a business woman,
but there is every objection to a
polish for her or any other if the
finger tips do not show equal care
IN other details, that is, in the way
hey are trimmed and cleaned.
A girl should not wear rings to bust
1ess, with the exception of a signet or
)ne corresponding in style on her lit
lie finger Diamonds and other gems
are not good form.
The hair should be dressed becOm-
ngIy, of course, but it should not be
N any extreme style, nor have the
slightest appearance of haste in its
arrangement.
The waist and skirt should be neat
y put together, and the shoes, no mat
Ter how old, may be neatly polished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
PLUG CHEWING TEST

ognizing the fact, tried to give them
the best and allow them to select it.
If any of the men don't like the kind
chosen, they are able to procure their
favorite brands before starting on a
cruise.
The chewing test will continue at
the navy department for several days,
oughly tested by the men. The Off
GERS on the investigating committee
will then receive the consensus of
opinion and make their report to the
commandant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Another Kind

Hal" said the Russian count, with
a fierce scowl on his Muscovite fea.
lures. This worm of an American
writer has insulted me with his pen!"
Has he written a biting satire
about you?" inquired the fair charmer
to whom he spoke.
Nothing so gentlemanly!"' yelled
the count He has named his pig
after mel"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
ANTLERED HEAD Is GIGANTIC
Trophy Killed Last September by New
York Man Measures Fifty-Nine
Inches at Tips.

New York.-A gigantic moose head
from an animal shot By Daniel J. Kane
of The Stanley company has been
hung on the wall Of the cafe in the
new restaurant, Times square. The
moose vas shot by Mr.. Kane in the
Canadian wilds last September, where
he was hunting with Col. Louis Con-
nelly of the Sixty-ninth regiment.
United States Attorney General
Wickershan,. big-game hunter him
self, told M Kane that 1t was the
finest moose head he had seen in the
country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
EXPLORES THE RIVER HEATH

after enduring great hardships the
party returned to La Paz with the
first maps ever made of the region
that they traversed. There had been
a so-called boundary, but we found
rivers where it was believed noun
tains existed, and vice versa" said
Major FaWcett
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
A Dainty Scarf.

Al attractive bureau cover may be
made of dotted swiss, with dots as
large as dime, two or three inches
apart On the under side make petals
of shadow embroidery for each dot,
and on the right side work the dot
over in yellow The result will be a
scarf of field daisies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
The New Collar Pins,

1t may be surprising to hear that
Dutch collar pins have gone 1t is
only the name, however, that has
passed. P1errot pins have taken their
place The fan-shaped Pierrot pin
has the advantage of following the
lines of the frock where it meets the
throat. Bar pins are in the ascend
ency. A becoming accessory to be
worn with Pierrot collars is a black
velvet collarette with jeweled orna-
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Hiqh-Priced Prison Cells.

Paris-The public accounts con-
tanning the vote for prisons show that
in the new Jail to be built at Toulon
each cell will cost 81 900. There seems
little doubt that the inmates win have
peace and comfort, but liberty will be
denied them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

round and escapes the ground by
inches all round
The coat has collar and buttons Of
black satin
Toque of navy velvet, trimmed with
beads and a feather mount.
Materials required for the costume:
Z yards 4S inches wide, 4 yards skirt
lining, 5 yards silk for lining jacket,
y yard satin for facing and covering
buttons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Not BoseIey's STYLE,

Lush-That man Boseley is a regu-
lar sponge.
Nipton-You're unjust to the sponge
old man.
Lush-How's that?
Nipton-When a sponge gets soaked
1t loosens up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Scored Heavily,

The Burglar-How much IS five
rolls Of movin' picture films. snare
drum an cornet worth you. Shocks :?
The Fence-Where did you lift that
stuff, Bill?
The Burglar (smilingly)-I broke
in o VAUDEVILLE last night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Pretty Little Ties.

Delightful little neckties are Of bias
satin or velvet, the ends ornamerted
with punches of tiny taffeta roses and
leaves, while a similar knot holds the
tie together at the throat,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Letting Father In.

81 am going to ask your father to-
might for your hand in marriage"
How dreadfully old-fashioned you
are"
In what way?"
Don't ask him, tell him"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Very Appropriate.

Your lines to a hobble skirt are
truly suitable"
AS to how in paTticular2" inquired
the grati1ed poet.
They limp badly"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

tacks in his hand and spoke for the
first time.
mo, you don't" he said. Not on
your life. Just step back, please, and
close the door. This house is quar-
antined."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Still Living,

do you believe that the diplodocus
still exists?"
Did up to last week"
You astonish me! Are you not mis-
taken?"
Nope, I married her daughter"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Its Fate.

What's the matter with that infant
industry Jingles persuaded you to in
vest in?"
1 don't exactly snow, but | an
afraid it has infant paralysis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
VERY NATTY CLOTH COSTUME
Navy Blue Serge Looks Extremely
Well Made Up-StyIe
Shown.

A good firm navy blue serge looks
extremely we'll made up in this style.
The plain skirt measures 21a yards
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
Kitchen Philosophy.

DO you think there is anything in
nutmeg raising?"
Wei. it ought to have CRATE posi-
bilities"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02
ASBESTOS DINING TABLE PAD
Useful Article That Can Be Made at
a Cost of About Forty
Cents.

dining table pad that can be made for
40 cents. To purchase it at any store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-02

would cost 50 or So. Material: Twelve
cent sheet Of asbestos, II cents; five
and one-half yards of tennis flannel at
cents a yard. The drawing will show
how it is made. Sections to insert
when table is extended may also be
made.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-13
TO US that Des Moines, Keokuk and

to Us that Des Moines. Keokuk and
other midwest towns can expect to
make but a mild appeal to a limited
member Of magazine readers. They
do not address possible customer
in every reader as does the advertiser
of books. toilet soaps. automobiles.
patent trunks and breakfast foods.
Indeed, the chance of getting any
benefit at any considerable distance
distance from home seems improbable.
A California or Florida land-booming
or city publicity scheme may attract
business because of the change Of
climate and conditions, and in such
case the greater the distance the
greater the chance to excite interest.
Iowa cannot boast the scenic beauties
and phenomenal products Of Florida
OF California nor the barely-possible
mineral millions of Alaska; this state
is a land of everyday common sense
and steady prosperity, and does not
attract the man who is looking for a
get-rich-quick country. In this specific
instance 1t would seem more prac.
ticable for Keokuk to expend her pub
licity fund in addressing manufac-
turers and possible immigrants with
in radius of 800 niles than to fare
SO far afield in quest OF the improb.
able,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-13

Equal wage standards for men and
women were advocated by Charles w.
Fairbanks, former vice president OF
the United States, in an address be-
fore the ecumenical Methodist confer
ence at Toronto. ''If there is to be a
cessation Of conflict between labor
and capital 1t will have to come
through the christian religion and it's
churches said Mr.. Fairbanks. RE
ligion has touched the problems OF
child labor, better surroundings and
woman labor; but it's ideas are long
way from being realized. Religion de-
mands that for the same service a
woman should receive the same wages
as men receive. A people cannot rise
higher than its womanhood rises, and
it is the church's privilege to lift
woman into her true dignity"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-13
kAHokA, MO.
= = = = ; = . >>>>>

Ray SAMSON departed Thursday for
Oklahoma City, Okla, where he has
employment.
P. o. Edwards, Of Kahoka, celebra-
ted his s5th birthday Monday, and
was the recipient of numerous post
cards from friends and relatives.
Kahoka |. o. o. F. lodge has invited
their wives and sweethearts and the
Rebekahs to attend special meeting
next Tuesday night and promise fine
program and refreshments.
There will be work" at the Wood
men hall next Tuesday night. All
members are urged to attend.
Some Clark county farmer has an
opportunity to get 800 prize offered
by the Santa Fe by bringing an ex-
hibit Of corn to the court house in
Kahoka, Friday. October 81. The
exhibit is in charge Of Miss Helen
Mckee, county superintendent Of
schools.
Mrs. A. G. Thompson, Of lola, Kan,
arrived Thursday to visit her mother,
Mrs. Milton Sisson, who is quite i'll.
w. Ballard departed Wednesday for
California to spend the winter.
Drayman Frank Donaldson lost a
fine horse last Saturday
Charley Townsend, of Slater, Mo-.
arrived Thursday to attend the funer-
al of his brother Ed. Townsend
]. B. Thompson returned Thursday
to Coffeyville, Kan, after visit with
Clark county relatives.
Sam Fulton, of Oklahoma, is the
guest of Kahoka relatives.
The Tuesday club was delightfully."-
entertained Tuesday by Mrs. c. g.
Lang.
j. A. Long, Of Oklahoma. is the
guest of Clark county friends and rel
atives.
Miles Harrison, who has been the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Ferguson.
returned Thursday to his home in
Trenton, Mo-
Marshal Jewart and Sheriff Hardy
and deputies are good enough Good
Order Leaguers' for the city of Ka-
hoka and the county Of Clark
Miss Daisy Dooley has accepted a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-13
THE CASE OF HAMProN,s.

OF all the so-called "uplift" maya
zines Hampton's has been all along
the most exacting, the most uncompro-
missing and the most uncharitable. In
its view existing government institu-
tons were all wrong and in urgent
need of reformation. Everything must
be made over to new patterns along
the lines Of Ben R. Hampton's spec
ial ideas. The magazine enveloped
itself in an "I-am-holier-th an-thou"
atmosphere, and those who disagreed
with its pet theories were likely to
find themselves pilloried as enemies
of the republic. 1t was espec-
tally severe on the methods
Of what it called big business" and
sought to cripple legitimate industry
by creating unfounded suspicion in the
public mind.
While thus actively engaged in pro-
noting "the holy cause of Reform"
with big RI Mr.. Hampton publish
ed glittering advertisements of stock
in the magazine for sale with assur-
ances, either expressed or implied,
that big profits would accrue to pur-
chasers Mr.. Hampton published a
newspaper in Galesburg for time
and his wide acquaintance there had
influence in selling considerable
stock in that city. Recently Mr..
Hampton disposed of the magazine,
and investors in it's stock are now
informed that unless money Is raised
for the immediate needs of the CON
Germ it is likely to go into bankruptcy.
A dispatch. In speaking Of the present
attitude Of the shareholders, says:
"These perplexed Hampton's share
holders were also doubly curious to
| know Just why Ben Hampton, who sold
| the control of the magazine to the
Commissioning Company, was 80
anxious to get out of an enormously
successful enterprise Some of them
even had the hardihood to ask how
much Mr. Hampton, altruist though
they knew him to be, got out OF It,
Persistent questioning Of this sort
finally drew from Mr.. Hampton the
admission that he got some cash
unfortunately, it was not much.
Further and repeated inquiries induc-
ed Mr. Hampton to admit that the
cash he received was only $4,000"
The moral of 1t is that the man
who seeks to blacken the character Of
others will bear watching.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-10-13
keokuk, Iowa $1,000. Oct. 10, 1911
WILLIAM E. CURTIS.

1S5O-1911.
His work is done, his last line has
been penned
And meath it Fate has written thus
THE Enid"
He has departed for a far of land
Beyond the deeps of space, to come
no more
He who could make us sac and W.
derstand
That which we had not seen nor
known before
Has laid his useful, pleasing pen
aside,
The last page turned. the final word
supplied.
We who have learned to eagerly en-
pect
His greeting day by day, year af-
ter year,
As IL to each of us it came direct,
Shall miss him long and keep his
memory dear;
We shall not soon forget the debt we
For all the hours that he has tinA
ed with cheer,
For all the truths that he has let us
know
And all the wonders he has made
so clear.
They whom the fates the privilege
denies
OF viewing scenes that he was
pleased to praise
Because he wrote. see through his
kindly eyes
All that he found to gladden. and
amaze;
we who have travelled where his
course was laid
And followed him through unfa.
mf1iar ways
Have learned how well he saw, how
true he made
The pictures that he hung before
our gaze.
His last long journey has been made;
no more
Shall he send back from any far-ofi
shore
A morning message to the ones who
learned
Long since to prize his greeting day
by day;
The ink is dry. the last page has beer
turned.
He travels on the long and I'M
known way;
His high reward is won. his last line
penned,
And saddened thousands miss an ap
sent friend.
IS. E. Kiser in Chicago Record
Herald.