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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
PATH0S IN CHELDS' BRAVERY
Fortitude Shown by Little Sufferer in
Hospital Touched Lady Henry
Somerset.

Lady Henry Somerset, whose labors
N behalf of the children of the London
slums are constant and earnest. tells
this affecting story of the way in
which her interest in these little ones
was aroused:
I was moved in that direction by the
rare patience and Imagination Of one
little boy. His example convinced me
that patience was one of the qualities
I needed most, and in seeking il I grew
into that work.
was in a hospital on visiting day.
while the doctors were changing a
plaster cast which held the crippled
boys limb. The operation was ex-
ceedingly painful, l was told To my
surprise, the little sufferer neither
stirred nor WINGED, but made curl
Gus buzzing sound with his mouth.
After the doctors left l said to him.
How could you POSSIBLY stand it?"
That's nothing" he answered.
Why, I just made believe that bee
was stingin' me. Bees don't hurt very
much, you know And I kept buzzin'
because I was afraid III forget about
its being a bee if I didn't Youth s
Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
DAINTY CANDLE SHADE
EFFECTIVE CONTAMINATION NOT
ENTIRELY OUT OF DATE.
Especially Effective for Dinner Par
ties Are These Pretty Adjurcts to
the TabIe-Two Suggestions
of Value.

There is something unquestiOnably
fascinating about candlelight. It's soft,
mellow glow diffuses just enough
brightness to hide the crude points
and accentuate the artistic.
An undefnabIe charm permeates a
room lighted by candles.
During colonial days, when they
were the only means Of lighting, our
ancestors experienced little discom-
fort il doing everything by candle
light.
There was a sweet dignity possess
ed by the ladies Of that period; be-
meath the golden radiance Of the tai
low candle this became stately.
The spirit of genial hospitality and
friendliness is established at a dinner
rarty enjoyed by the light OF can
dies.
When the guests asse nbIe in the
living room lighted onI by softly
shaded candles, a feeling. of content
ed peacefuIness and harmony places
every one at ease. A song sung by
candlelight has beauty entirely its
. own. One can not quite forget it.
The memory fingers until the end
Of time
In the bedchamber, candles add a
touch Of daintiness and beauty which
is always desirable. Attractive shades
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
TO MAKE PAPER FROM GRASS
Mill to Be Started at FL Paso, Tex,
to Compel Weed to Yield Easy
Profit to Farmers.

Ell Paso, Tex, is to have a paper
mill alongside the arena in which that
famous place has had other kinds of
mills which are more talked about
This new mill is of good deal of con-
sequence as compared with the pugt-
listic mills. 1t is to make paper of
bear grass. Even the thrifty wisdom
of Texas was not equal to making
anything but a nuisance of bear grass
before the paper idea was worked out
at st, Louis. After five years of sue
cess in Missouri, Ell Paso, in the midst
of millions Of acres of the grass, is go
ing to make paper. It is claimed that
the highest grades of paper for or
binary print and commercial uses can
be made of bear grass, and the prices
range lower, because there is an
abundant supply and the cost is all
in gathering the grass. An acre of
bear grass makes nearly as much pa
per as an acre of Maine spruce trees.
and the grass grows annually. 1t looks
like sharp competition for the spruce,
which grows in no such hurry as that
by about 40 years Worcester Tele-
gram.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
PRETTY JACKET FOR SUMMER
New Idea That Is Cool and May Be
Made a Decidedly Attractive
Garment.

The most easily made combirg
Jacket which has been seen in many
a moon IS the summeryIooking affair
made Of crepe de chine and consisting
of a yard-long strip of the material
which is SO very wide that when once
It is doubled the halves are deep
enough TO cover a woman Of ordinary
size from shoulders to hips.
Having determined which side Of
the follower fabric is to be the front
OF the garment, split it straight up
ward two-thirds of the way to the fold
and from there slant both sides TO
form a deep V. That will leave. when
cut out, raw edge Of several inches
length at the top of the back Of the
jacket-to-be, and in order to make this
ct against the nape of the neck, II
must be shirred onto the band Of mar
row ribbon to which is hemmed the
sides of the fronts Y as well as its
two split edges. The sleeves are
merely combinations of the folds OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

from Inflammation, and your Sanstive
Wash relieved me. am glad to tell
anyone what your medicines have done
for me- You can use my testimonial in
any way you wish, and I will be glad
to answer letters. - Mrs. CHRISTINA
REED, los Mound St, Peoria, III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

These dainty shades make accept
able gifts for all occasions, and their
ineXpensiveness alone should recon-
mend them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
About Carp cts,

A weak solution of oxaIic acid ap-
piled very carefully to inkstains on
carpets will remove them. If this
changes the color, it may be restored
by ammonia water.
When sweeping thick carpets always
follow the weave of the pile The car
pet will wear much longer and look
better
Carpets should be lifted from the
floor at least once a year and thor
oughIy cleaned. The dirt which col
lects beneath grinds and cuts the
threads.
Wait until the floor has thoroughly
dried before relaying a carpet. The
tacks are apt to rust and injure the
carpet
Stair carpets should be heavily
padded if you desire them to wear
well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
a WINNING srART
A Perfectly Digested Breakfast Makes
Nerve Force for the Day.

Everything goes wrong if the break
fast lies in your stomach like a mud
pie. What you eat does harm if you
cant digest tit turns to poison.
A bright lady teacher found this to
be true, even Of an ordinary light
breakfast Of eggs and toast. She
says:
Two years ago / contracted a very
annoying form OF indigestion. Ny stom-
ach was in such condition that a sim,
pie breakfast Of fruit, toast and egg
gave ME great distress.
Il was slow to believe that trouble
could come from such a simple diet,
but finally had to give it up, and found
a great change upon cup of hot
Postum and Grape-Nuts with cream,
for M. morning meal. For more than
year I have held to this course and
have not suffered except when injudi-
cieasly varying my diet
7 have been a teacher for several
years and find that NY easily digest
ed breakfast means g saving Of nerv-
Gus force for the entire day. Ny gain
of ten pounds in weight also causes
me to want to testify to the value OF
Grape-Nuts.
Grape-Nuts holds first rank at our
table"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich.
There's q reason. Read the little
book The Road to WelIville. in pkgs.
Ever restJ the above letter. a new
one appeaEs from time TO time. They
are genuine b-uss nd fulI OF human
inferZaas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
NEW DESIGN IN MILLINERY
CoIors of Beige and Lime Succeed
White in Feathers, Straw
and Taffeta.

The velvet picture hat in its --latest
mood is trimmed with beige feathers
set sideways against the crown, so as
to float backward and upward
White or gray feathers are not near
Iy so new as beige and, one might add,
Iime-coIored ones. The hat is wide in
the brim and moderately high in the
crown, and it is set upon the head
so as to show the chignon behind.
Next in favor to this come the high,
soft straw toques trimmed with sprays
of roses, and after them come the
many shapes of taffeta or taffeta and
straw.
All the small hats have high crowns,
no matter what they are made of, and
they are still worn well down on the
head, but not straight They must
have a tilt, and the side that runs up
should show a prettily arranged wave
of hair A veil softens these tall,
close-fitting shapes great deal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Meeting Emergencies.

Senator Dixon was condemning a
piece of political deception.
The thing was as fragrant" he said,
as the railway case"
Two men, one of them very short
were passing through a station toward
the train gates when the bigger one
was heard to say:
1--we took a half ticket fur ye,
George. Yer so little, ven pass, ali
right
But protested George, how about
my beard?' And he twiddled his chin
beard nervously.
oh, rejoined the other, tell 'em
it's a MOLE"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
ENGINE WITH ONE CYLINDER
Boston Man Claims That IT viii Revo-
lutionlze industry-Takes Weight
Off OF Fly Wheel.

After experimenting for ten years,
Fred H. Gle OF Boston, who has been
a clergyman, physician and lawyer in
turn, believes that he has invented a
unicycle engine which will revolution
ize the industry.
l began experimenting while 1 was
pastor of a church in Scituate," said
Mr. Gle, according to the Boston
Traveller. Ny boys were running a
bicycle shop there and I became inter
ested in the mechanism of engines.
have devoted a great deal of my time
since then to the subject and now
nave evolved an engine with only one
cylinder, which does the work Of the
ordinary four cylinder engine. From
this engine l get six times as much
power as from an ordinary engine Of
the same size.
BY my arrangement I have done
away with weight on the fly or bal
ance wheel In the ordinary engine
the balance or fly wheel is the heay-
lest part of it, but in mine it is the
Gghtest part. For instance, while the
HyWneeI OF an ordinary engine OIL
eight horse power weighs between 800
ard 500 pounds, mine weighs only 40.
This is because I get a continuous i'm
pulse and do not need a heavy fly
wheel to balance the machine.
My engine is practically noiseless
and either kerosene, alcohol or gaso-
line may be used in it. There is also
less vibration to it.
4 consider this engine of mine q
wonderful thing for motor boats, as it
does away with weight as well as Civ
ing more power in a small space. No
fire ever comes out of the exhaust, as
the engine uses up the charge entire
ly. You can't hear any noise from the
engine six feet away
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Voice Of Conscience.

A western Kentucky negro was in
Jail awaiting trial for stealing a calf
His wife called to see him. On her
way out the jaiIer. whose name was
Grady, halted her.
Mandy" he inquired, have you
got a lawyer for Jim?"
NO, sah," said his wife. EFF Jim
was guilty I'd git him a lawyer right
away; but he tells me he amt guilty
and so. of co'se, / amt amin to hire
none"
"Mr. Grady" came a voice from the
cells above. you tell dat niger WON
an down thar to git lawyer-and
git dam good one. Saturday
Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Novel Use of Cement.

At Hamburg there are two bridges
the masonry Of which was threatening
to fall in ruins, being traVeTsed by in
Vulnerable cracks Of varying size. A
remarkable process has just been
made use of to rejuvenate these
bridges. a number of holes were bored
throughout the structure so as to give
access to the interior and cement was
injected by pumps under pressure.
Reports on the present condition o.
the two bridges are favorable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
FOLDING BOX FOR MECHANICS
Strong and WeII-Braced Device for
Carrying Tools of Any Kind In
vented by fastener.

The Scientific American in describ.
ing folding box for the use of car.
penters and other mechinics, invented
by J. c. Gordon of New London, N. H,
says:
Mr.. Gordon's invention relates to
improved folding boxes and it has for
its object the provision of a strong
and a welI-braced box, which may be
used by carpenters and other mechan-
les for carrying tools. the box being
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Excellent Plan.

Il see," said Mrs. De Jones, while
Mrs. Van lyle was calling. that you
have a Chinese chauffeur. Do you
find him satisfactory"
He's perfectly fine" said Mrs. Van
lyle. ITO begin with. his yellow com
plexion is such that at the end of a
long, dusty ride he doesn't show any
spots, and then when l am out in my
limousine l have his pigtail stuck
through little hole in the plate-glass
window and 1 use it as a sort of bell
rope to tell him where to stop
Harper's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Cloth From saa,ua.a

BY a process recently developed in
England very desirable cloth is
made from the fiber of Posidonia
austraIis. species Of seaweed found
in the southern seas. Experiments
made at Manchester university show
that the fiber, after treatment, is soft,
pliable. strong, much like wool in its
disposition 10 curl and twist, and easy
to spin in its raw state. It takes dye
we'll, except green.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
W. N. u, MILWAUKEE,, NO. aO-fs12.
TEXT WAS NEW TO HEARERS
Germans Struggle With the English
Language Praiseworthy, but Some
what Mirth Provoking.

Prince Henry Of Reuss, who speaks
superb English, laughed good-natured-
ly at dinner In New York, over the
account Of certain officers Of the Ger
man fleet
One Of our chapIains," said the
prince mad the hardihood to preach
in English at one Of your Lutheran
ChapeIs the other day. He astonished
bis congregation by saying, as he rose,
that he would choose for his text the
words
And he tore his shirt
A qrite audible smoker went round.
The chaplain noticed it, flushed, and
repeated the text in a louder, slower,
more distinct and impressive voice:
And he tore his shirt
The smoker became a laugh, and
The pastor rose and said:
Our good brother is quoting, OF
course, The familiar words:
And the door is shut
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

Diamond merchants say that the
greatest demand comes from America,
where the quantity bought from Eu-
rope causes establishment among Lon
don people in the trade. One of them
declared that America took 100000
worth of unfinished diamonds, rough
and cut stuff, in the trade vernacular
last year, and the demand was in
creasing. Trying to figure out the
reason for this, a dealer said he laid
it to increased prosperity in America
and to the fact that during the finan,
cial fanic many diamond owners part
ed with their Jewels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
humane Killing Of Cattle.

A kind Of pistol. using as projec-
tile a steel bolt permanently attached
to the barrel, is new instrument for
The humane slaughtering Of animals.
The muzzle is pressed against the
head Of the sheep, pig or steer and a
charge Of smokeless powder drives the
bolt into the animal. If turned aside,
there is no bullet TO go astray and do
harm. The report is light, no skill is
required, and it is claimed that the
method is very effective. In Germany,
where II has been a considerable time
7TdeT tr;a 1 has given good results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
70 Protect the Flowers.

Edelweiss and other characteristic
Swiss flowers are said to be in dan
ger of total extinction because of the
craze OF tourists for collecting them
Women tourists especially are always
anxious to take away souvenirs in
the way of a plant, and do not simply
pull the flowers, but dig up the plant.
1t is proposed to introduce law that
will prevent the buying, selling or dig
ging Of edelweiss, fire lily, Siberian
spring crocus. Alpine columbine. the
Daphne, Alpine violet or other ma.
tional flowers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Green Is Popular.

The touch of green is everywhere.
Bathing caps are made of it; outing
hats are wound with it; motor coats
are lined with it, and the green blazer
is particularly smart. Speaking of
motor coats, one recalls the adorable
new motor hats made OF soft. rich
brocaded silk on which imitation jew
els are sewed The silk hat fits the
head closely and the jewels CLEAN in
fascinating effect through the chiffon
veil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Removing Metallic Poisons

Workers in many metals and their
compounds-such as lead, mercury,
anthony, zinc, etc.,-are liable to
poisoning from particles adhering to
their hands, and soap is ineffective in
removing these particles because it
forms insoluble compounds with most
of the metals. Bleaching powder
Chloride of lime) is proposed by a
European physician, Dr. G. F. Sacher.
as a better cleansing agent It acts
both chemically and mechanically to
remove metallic substances. and is
also a strong but harmless disin-
fectant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

for candles can be made easily at
home, Any one who uses water col
ors and draws fairly well will expe-
rience little difficulty
Suggestions for appropriate shades
to harmonic with every room are
given here.
The first design is for the library.
Deep cream parchment paper should be
used. This is semi-transparent,
causing the design to stand out in
bold relief.
Decorate each of the four sides,
tinting tie lombardy poplars a rich
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
MhV They Went-

AS the Sunday school teacher en-
tered her cIassr2 ON, she saw leaving
in great haste a little girl and her
still smaller brother.
why, Mary, you aren't going
away?" she exclaimed in surprise.
"Pleathe, NTH Anne, we've got to
co. was the distressed reply. Jimmy
TIL thwaIlowed hith collection. Lip
pincott's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
A Vanishinn Photonranh

To make a photograph disappear
use a "goldbath" to which has been
added two grs,mmes of uranium nj
trate. The picture will gradually turn
pale and soon disappear altogether
Formula for 'goldbath:" Distilled wa
ter, 1000 cubic centimeters; hypo, $50
grammes; ammonium sulphacyanide
IS grammes; salammonia, 40 grammes;
lead nitrate, 20 grammes; citric acid
6 grammes, and solution of gold chic
ride q per cent?, 60 cubic cent?
meters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
The Giveaway.

Jane said her father, how does
it happen that I find four good cigars
on the manteIpiece this morning? Did
Henry leave them for me?"
No; he took them out Of his vest
pocket to avoid breaking them last
night, and 1 guess he forgot all about
them afterwards"
The laugh that followed made her
wish that she had been as careful
with her speech as Henry had been
with his cigars-Detrott Free Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
TOOL RACK is THIEF PROOF
Stand Provided With Means for Pre-
venting Mysterious Disappearance
OF Implements.

A stand tool rack provided with a
means for preventing the mysterious
disappearance of shop tools is shown
in the accompanying Illustration, says
the Popular Mechanics The larger
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
INDUS IzNl
AND MS5z5=az
MECHANICS
DEVICE TO GENERATE STEAM
Texas Man Invents Apparatus That
Can Easily Be Attached to ordi-
nary Kitchen Range.

a steam generating device that can
be attached to an ordinary kitchen
range has been invented by a Texas
man. The generator runs through the
back Of the stove and is supplied with
water from a reservoir at the ends of
front. A burner is connected with the
generator and the reservoir has a con-
ductor, which connects with the gen
orator, and has a nozzle with a dis
charge orifce that extends inside. By
this means air is forced through the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

home, the rags braided and fastened
together.
Japanese mating is always cool
and the soft pliable variety woven OF
fine grass is especially pretty An
other Japanese importation is the iute
rug. This is woven of hemp fiber.
There are grass rugs manufactured
in shades of green. brown and blue;
when combined with wicker furniture
to match, it is most artistic.
Narrow strips with bound edges
make splendid hall runners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Excludes Plant Roots.

In their search for water, plant roots
often penetrate the joints Of sewer
pipes, and to prevent this. n. H. Cas-
tie Of Norfolk, Va, fills the joints with
cament and before this is quite hard
covers the surface with coarse salt.
The salt crystallizes into an adherent
coating that repels all roots.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

Separate coats Of tafeta, the ground
in blue, green, gray or a strong red,
strewn with tiny pOmpadour bouquets,
are very smart
BIouses OF lace and tuIle, tucked and
with, perhaps, q rabat of t1Ile or
shadow lace, are worn now instead Of
the chiffon affair of seasons past.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Obviously Unnecessary.

Look here. Snip" said SIowpay, in
dignantly, to his tailor, you haven't
put any pockets in these trousers"
NO, Mr.. Slowpay." said the tailor,
with a sigh; I judged from your &C
count that YOU never had anything to
put I'm them"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Cant Afford To

Friend-You and your husband
seem to be getting on we'll together
just now. l thought you had quar-
relied.
Wife-Can't do that these days,
when our dresses fasten down the
back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
Steam Generator.

generator to the burner. Of course,
the amount Of steam generated in this
way will not give as much heat as
g furnace, but it win heat a few rooms
or keep a small house comfortable,
and is especially convenient for those
days of spring and fall when the fur
mace fire has been allowed to go
out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01
FACE and Hand Ln+inn-

To a half pint Of alcohol and half
pint Of glycerine add tablespoonful
OF, bay rum. If for face only, add ten
drops of flake white to the lotion
Home Department National Maya
zine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

dark green and the hills a lighter
tint
This may be duplicated in tones Of
gray or brown
A pair Of candlesticks on either side
Of the piano gives a decided touch Of
the artistic TO the music room.
The flower design is pretty and most
effective. 1t is made of white water
color paper
Tint it to follow any desired color
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston.
Mass, will send large trial box of
Paxtine Antiseptic. q delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
to any woman. free, upon request.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-01

has done
for me. For twoyears
I suffered. The doc
tor said | had o tumor
and the only remedy
W 8 the surgeon 5
knife. My mother
bought me Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
today l am a well and
healthy woman. For
months I S11fr arad