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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
NOVEL INCANDESCENT HATS

An active demand for "incandescent
hats the first of which was displayed
In Chicago during a convention of
dressmakers, has caused one concern
to get out a number of designs. all
operated from small dry batteries in
the crown of the hat One new design
contains tiny orange bulbs, about the
size and shape of a small tangerine,
which are connected up with green
wires looped with orange and other
blossoms in decorative fashion. The
hat is considerably heavier than the
ordinary lid" because of the wiring
and the battery. The lights are turn
ed on by means of a push button that
takes the form Of an imitation hat
pin at one side. New designs will
initiate rosebuds and all sorts Of flow
ers in which a bulb formation can
figure
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
SWAPS HIS WIFE FOR HORSE

Members of the Jacket colony, poor
whites descended from Frenchman
who settled at LakeviIIe, Mass. before
the Revolution, are indignant over the
action of the state police in preventing
the exchange of the wife Of one Of the
leading Jackets for horse. The Jack
OTIS would rather barter than eat A
patriarch had INDUCED his propensity
of swapping until he had nothing left
but his clothing and his wife. In ex-
change for a horse he gave his wife
to his brother. The horse was worth
five dollars. Twelve hours later the
patriarch snapped the horse for an
other horse His brother took the
woman % Brooklyn, and his efforts to
swap her for anything of equal value
attracted the attention of the police.
They made the patriarch take his wife
back, but the brother protested that
the exchange was made in good faith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Elbow Gloves in Favor.

On the best authority it is said that
in the wholesale houses not only in
America, but in France and England
as well, there has been this season a
bigger demand for elbow length silk
gloves than there has been for at least
five years. At the same time the
manufacturers at home and abroad
have scarcely been able to supply the
demand for long gloves of gIace kid.
These are facts that certainly con-
tradict the rumor that we are going
to wear long sleeves, and while there
can be no doubt that many of the
smartest houses are making long
sleeVed models, it seems certain
that they will have to wait at least
until autumn to find them taken up
with anything like enthusiasm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
FOR THE MlDDLE-AGED WOMAN
Designs in Scarfs Are an Important
Part Of the General Scheme
Of Costuming.

Flat. marrow. scarfs for stout or
short women are so long that they
make defined stripes running from
her shoulders to her feet. These
scarfs are smart-looking in black chif-
fon or grenadine banded at intervals
with perpendicularly placed two-inch
wide ribbons Of velvet or satin in
black or white
Sometimes flet or Irich lace bands
are employed in lieu Of the ribbon,
but at the ends Of the scarf there
should not be any trimmings other
than a tasseI in self color, as fringe
or any sort Of banding makes dis
tinct break which takes from the
height.
Little scarfs of soft black silk are
Of lightweight serge or heavy linen,
the principal trimmings Of the frocks
that are so extensively worn by the
smart dressers among middle-aged
women. These little scarfs issue from
urdAr turnover. wide collar 18th
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

agram at the top of the sketch. and
covered on both sides with some pref
ty remnant of silk.
Across the lower half a double peck
ct is arranged, sewn down the center
and bound at the edge with narrow
ribbon and into which the shoes may
be slipped in the manner illustrated
The pocket is further ornamented
with three smart little ribbon bows
and edged all round with a cord OF
fancy pattern. On either side at the
top small rings are sewn on by which
the pocket may be suspended from
nails in the wall
To a certain extent the colors of the
materials selected should depend upon
the color of the wall on which the
pocket is designed to hang. but pale
pink silk and white ribbon and pink
and white cord would make very
pretty little article, or pale green silk
with pale pink ribbon and a pale green
and pink cord would be equally deli
cate and effective
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
BUSHMENS SECRET SOCIETY

Among the Bushmen of Australia
there is a secret society, the require
ments for entrance and the severity
of initiation to which are probably
more severe than 70 any other So
ciety in the world Among other re-
quisites to membership are self-in-
7icted wounds. evidence Of which
must be preserved in the form OF
scars that permanently mark the
breast of the initiate These scars
are made by wounds reaching all the
way across the chest and which have
been made deep ridges by keeping
them open until they have healed
without closing up. Great series of
these wounds mark the breast OF
many a Bushman warrior and his
honor among his people depends
largely upon the number and severity
Of the wounds as recorded by the
scars which they have left
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

vile, III: C. II. Glastonbury Of Cali
fornia (the one bacEe!or) and Dr.. F
D. Prapz Of Colorado.
The first trip that the letter made
was TO Nova Scotia. where Mr.. Swift
then resided. He is now at the head
Of the publicity department of the Iii
nois public schools. The package
has never contained less than seven
teen Ietters.t Zach recipient re
ceives the pack from the same person
in turn. and thus the chain is pre-
served intact.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
WASN'T A FIVE O'CLOCK TEA
Class One of Chess Fanatics Properly
Objected to Garrulousness Of
His Opponent.

Two elderly chess fanatics were alb
sorbed in a game at the Mechanics
institute in San Francisco recently.
Both We're experts and rigid follow
ers Of all the rules OF the game, writ
ten and otherwise. For nearly five
hours neither had spoken a word.
Backward and forward, moving and
countermoving, the game swung, with
no percepuble advantage to either
player. Finally one of the old fell
lows made a fatal break. Quick as
fash his opponent moved his knight
into position and softly murmured,
Check"
The other player, making no effort
to conceal his displeasure, rose from
the game.
What's the matter?" demanded his
friend Going to quit?"
4 certainly am. III be hanged if l
can play chess with a darned old chat
terbOxl Saturday Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Stockings of YELLING.

Thread silk hose are not cobwebby
enough to suit the fair Parisienne.
This winter fresh-coIored silk stock
ings Of transparent fneness were worn
with the neat buttoned boot of satin.
suede or kid. Now yelling stockings
are being shown in the Paris shops.
and there is no difference between
the texture Of q Russian cross-barred
net face veil, except that the stocking
is woven Of stronger silk and the
mesh is elastic. with more stretching
quality than a veil usually possesses.
The foot Of the yelling stocking is Of
thread silk and there is q band OF
thread silk around the top for the
accommodation Of the garter clasps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Here and Thers-

For practical wear navy blue is
much in favor.
Odd coIors are especially popular
just now in millinery.
Every other corsage is in the Marie
AntOinette effect.
Brown hats are being worn with tan
cOlored costumes.
Gray marquisette sometimes wells
dresses Of checked taffetas.
Exquisite trimmings in crystal, pearl
steel, and gold are noted on many
new evening gowns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Variety in Hats


Hats are still claiming much atten.
ton, the black straws edged with
white, or with white crowns among
the most expensive of them. Hemp
hats and chips are more costly than
the Neapolitan straws, and black is
the popular tone. Large hats are ia
Vorites, but small ones are so useful
they cannot be displaced. Pink hemp
hats, also black hemp combined with
deep rose color are good sellers.
These may be trimmed with pink ros-
es or with blue forget-me-nots and
black velvet ribbon in streamers and
loops. Among millinery novelties is
a bandbox for the baby's hats, daint-
lily painted in pink or blue on white
cardboard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
MAD4NE 90
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QZm TOILET

Don't sleep facing the light; it will
weaken the eyes.
Hot lemonade without sugar is ex-
cellent for biliousness and bilious
headaches.
Ink and other stains may be re-
moved from the hands by solution
Of rose water and acetic acid in the
proportions of IS parts rose water to
1 OF acetic acid.
Never sleep in room with closed
windows; lower the upper sash an
inch and raise the lower sash slightly;
this will give a free circulation of air
without creating a draft.
Light hair is frightened by adding a
teaspoonful of salts of tartar and the
juice Of a lemon to the shampoo wa
ter. Frequent use of this it not recon-
mended as it will in time make the
hair harsh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
INVENTION OF LlTH0GRAPHY

Senefelder, a Bavarian playwright,
seeking means of duplicating
sketches cheaply, experimental with
porous stone which lay at hand He
drew upon it with a greasy ink. then
moistened the stone with water, and
then dabbed greasy ink all over it. The
water kept the ink from adhering to
any part of the stone except where he
had first drawn. Putting the stone
INTO a press with a sheet of paper, he
oftained a reproduction of his drawing
Thus was TYPOGRAPHY invented. Ink
ing rollers quickly replaced his clumsy
iabber. and of late aluminium is
used in place Of stone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Circumstances alter cases even in
human nature"
yes. Take Jorkins, for instance.
He's one uf those grandiose Chester
fields who would give up his seat III
lifeboat t. a woman, and then make
an attempt to lead the saloon orches-
ira in Nearer. My God, to Thee as the
ship sinks"
q see. On land, Jorkins is the fell
low at o'clock who horns through
the women and children and gets a
window seat in his homebound street
car"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
DUBIOUS
Ahout What Her Husband Would Say.

A Mich. woman tried Postum be
cause >onee disagreed with her and
her husband Tea is just as harm
fuI as coffee because it contains caf-
feine-the same drug found in COT
fee She writes:
My husband was sick for three
years with catarrh of the bladder, and
palpitation of the heart. caused by
coffee. Was unable to work at all
and III bed part of the time
u had stomach trouble, was weak
and fretfuI so l could not attend to
my housevork-both of us using cot
fee alI the time and not realizing it
was harmful.
One morning the grocer's wife
said she be ieved coffee was the cause
OF our trouble and advised Postum. I
took it homo rather dubious what my
husband would say-he was fond Of
coffee.
But L tooE coffee right of the table
and we haven't used a cup OF it since.
You should have seen the change in
us, ana now my husband never com
plains of heart paIpitatOn any more.
Ny stomach trouble went away in two
weeks after / begal Postum. My chill
dren love it, and it does them good,
which can't be saiG Of coffee.
A lady visited Us who was usually
half sick. 1 told hsr I'd make her a
cup Of Postum. She said it was taste
less stuff 611- She watched me make
It. boiling it thoroughly for 10 minutes,
and when doEe, she s4i5 1t was splen-
cid. Long boiling brings out the fla
vor ana food quality" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. new
ono appears from time 10 time They
are Eeu0ine, true, and full OF an-.aa
interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
WHERE EAST AND WEST MEET

This picture shows the boundary
stone on the Trans-Siberian railway
in the Ural mountains which was
erected not long ago. On one side Of
the stone is painted, in Russian char
acters, Europe" and on the other
side Asia" The picture was taken
in somewhat novel circumstances, the
operator being on the footplate of the
engine of the east-bound Trans
Siberian express, two of his friends
holding on to him in order to main.
tain him in position as the train was
rushing along at full speed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
BRAVERY STATE OF MIND

The Norsemen never feared death.
They were as brave on land as on the
sea. Il was their belief that brave
warriors at death would be taken to
the land Of VaIhalla. where they might
fight and hunt and feast for ages. They
believed that every night wounds re-
ceived during the day would heal, and
they would be ready for fresh adven,
lures in the morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
SPARROW SAILS 1000 MILES

The most interesting traveller that
has reached the port Of New York
ately was an English sparrow that
few aboard the steamship Austrian
Prince at Newcastle, England. and
made the 5000 mile voyage TO this
country in the rigging. Captain Da-
vies said that the bird few down to
he deck for its food and at night
perched on the girders II the stoke
hole, where it was warm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Rather an Open Secret.

A very important citizen was drawn
on @ jury, a week or two ago. and
met him after he had been discharged.
He seemed to think that he was en-
titled to be on the bench, at the very
least
What was your verdict in that
case" asked.
The defendant was unanimously
acquitted on the first ballot
Jndeed2 And how did you vote?'
That, sir, is one of the sacred Sc
crcts Of the juryroom.' Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
THOUGHT SHE WAS OUTLAWED

Firm in the belief that the statute
IF Limitations had run out and nulli-
led his first marriage in Georgia 40
7ears ago, Peter K. Thompson. rs
7ears old, married a second time at
Savannah the other day. His bride
vas Mrss. Ann CoIenia Wilson, aged
IS. The couple had known each 9th
r in their youth, but each married
Iome one else.
Thompson disappeared after the war
md did not return until last winter
His first wife, believing him dead. had
smarried. 50 he decided to marry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

where these papers are to be placed
in years to come, as the stock accu-
mulates at the rate Of 100 feet of
shelving week. In order to relieve
the congestion and to afford safer and
better storage, the secretary of the
interior has submitted to congress an
estimate Of 100000 for an appropria-.
ton for the construction of an addi-
tional wing in the court Of the patent
building
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Jimmy said: My pa is a church
member.
So is mine" boosted Henry.
He Amt neither My pa says your
pa don't come to chruch, and even
when he does he doesn't put nothing
in the collection box"
Hun! My pa is an honorary mem
Der, and honorary members don't hat
ter chip I'M"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
LAND OF MANY INVENTORS

If all the printed patents stored in
the patent Office building were laid
end to end, they would reach almost
three times around the world Placed
in pile ten feet square, they would
form q mass as high as the Washing
ton monument. The officials Of the in
terror department are wondering
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Astonishing Experience.

The whale, after parting with Jo-
nah, was gazing after his retreating
form.
IF any one had told me" murmur-
ed the great mammal. bitterly, that l
would find man ready to jump down
my throat l never would have swaI-
lowed it whole"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
SHOE POCKET FOR BEDROOM
Little Space, and May Be
Called an Ornament.

In the accompanying sketch may be
seen a dainty little shoe pocket for
hanging upon the wall at some con
venient spot in the bedroom. 1t is
shield shaped, and for the foundation
a piece Of stiff cardboard should be
cut out in the shape shown in the di
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
ENGLAND WASHING AWAY

In the last so years more than 5000
acres of England's coast have slipped
away into the sea. The county of
Yorkshire has been the chief sufferer,
losing about 500 acres. Lancashire
and Suffolk have each lost almost 900
acres, and Kent. Sussex and Lincoln
shire have added materially to the to-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

again He told the minister VIZ per-
formed the ceremony that his first
marriage had been nuIlified through
the statute of limitations. The So
Hcitor general says, while Thompson
apparently has committed bigamy, he
will not be proceeded against unless
some one prosecutes the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired, weak, infamed eyes,
and granulated eyelids. is Paxtine An
tiseptic, at druggists, Csc a box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Stop the Pain.

The hurt Of a burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. It heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write to
J. w. Cole & &C.. Black River Falls, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

rounding corners and trimmings OF
black and white silk, put on as a
banding border, or of benlstitched
white chiffon. Either treatment has
a subduing effect.
Another smart little necktie suited
to the middle-aged woman is the four
INLAND in black silk with a light-hued
border upon it, which gives it a. little
snap without rendering its wearer
absurd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Not Always.

One reaps what one sows"
ALLOW me to differ v tn you"
How 500"
when one sows wild oats one gen
orally reaps a crop of lemons"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
A Special Favor.

Customer want a ton of coal.
Dealer Yes, sir. What size?
Customer-Weu, If it's not asking
too much I'd like to have a 1000
pound Brooklyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Mrs WiusIow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethinE, softcus the gums. reduces iuHamma-
1iou, auays pam, cures wind collie, CSC d bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No Smarting-FeeIs
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try it for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
trated Book in each Package. Murine is
compounded by our Oculists-not i'PatenJ Med
icine,-but used in successful Physicians Prac-
tice for many years. Now dedicated to the Pub
lie and sold by Druggists at 25c and 50c per Bottle
Murine Eye Salve in Aseptlc Tubes, Csc and Soc
Murine Eye Remedy CO.. Chicago
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
PIeasant Feature Of Winter.

There is this cheerful fact about
winter: Nobody makes any money by
starting a report that the crops have
been ruined.-St Louis Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Health All Importsnt.

It is more sensible to ray serious
attention to the health Of the nation
than to sing patriotic songs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

If d man isn't sufficiently original
To manufacture his own lies he should
stick to the truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

A man thinks a girl is perfectly
proper who refuses to kiss him-be-
cause he can't think of any other rea-
son why she should refuse
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

1t always makes good ! WHAT Garfield
Tea the Natural Laxative. composed entirely
Of pure, wholesome and healthgiving herbs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
HIS PROFESSION NAMED

What a funny man that surgeon
isl"
Yes, q regular cut-ID."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
As the Romans Do

How long did it take you to do
Romeo" About twice as long as it
took Rome to do us."-Life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
Hats and Headaches,

Many women have headaches
caused by hats trimmed toe much on
one side. TIE necessity for balancing
brings a strain Oh the back of the
neck. Put on the opposite side one or
two small weights, such as dressmak
ers use on skirts and coats. This will
relieve the strain and save many q
headache
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11
a Matter Of Names.

What is the difference between
pomme dc terre and potato?'' About
two dollars. Harvard Lampoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Perhaps there is no marriage in
heaven because the angels know bet
ter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Quality quantity lis something to con
slider in purchasing a remedy for cOnstipa-
tion or as a laxative How about Garfield Tea ?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Many man hides his " ife's coffin
with roses, who never gave her a five
dollar bill to do as she pleased with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11


7tstured
the " solid and between the shafts curved face it
England and the queens of CASTLE Leon and POnthieu which
with small
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

When a mans conscience troubles
him he thinks he has indigestion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Garfield Tea, a laxative Of superior quail
ity For those suffering with constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-07-11

Garfield Tea purifes the blood and clears
the complexion. Drink before retiring