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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04

FOR SALE:-One Is Jersey bull, 8
years old, weight 1900. Good and
gentle. w. A. Hendrickson, R. F. D.
No. 2. One mile south Riverside.
A 1t D
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04

FOR SALE:-Five inches of irriga-
ton water in the West Side Ditch
Company's canal. ]. L. limerick,
Office over Boyle's Hardware. tt.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04

GIRL WANTED:-At once to d.
hcusework at Sheriff Delays. Bes
wages paid t
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04

LOS IA pair of spectacles in black
case. Finder leave at this office and
receive reward. 2t-p.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04
Want Ads

FOR SALE Furniture fer a five
room house. Inquire 372 Taylor
street. If.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04
MORMON CONFERENCE RATES
Via Oregon Short Line

For Spring Conference. Tickents or
sale from points north Of Ogden, April
End, to 9Th, inclusive, limited to Apr
il 18th. See o. S. l.. Agents for rates
and further particulars. M14-AG
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-04-04

FOR SALE:-125 feet painted picture
frame. so feet implanted, and 1870
feet of 5 IT,, sidewalk lumber D. H.
Biethan. IA.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
FORTUNE IN WASTE PRODUCT
Process Discovered for Converting
Ore Dust, Formerly Thrown Away,
into 8riqUettes.

As industries grow older the profits
get smaller and human ingenuity is
forced to do what it might have done
all along if it hadn't been too lazy
save the waste matter, OF at least
make a great reduction in It's total.
The French people are not more saw
ing than American because they are
brighter, but because they have been
forced by circumstances and neces-
sity to be. Perhaps that explains
why the great steel corporation mas
Just awakened to the fact that it has
been throwing away hundreds Of thou
sands Of dollars by letting the ore
dust from its steel making operations
60 to the waste dump and lie there
neglected. a process has been discov-
cred by which this ore dust can be
compressed into briquettes and util-
lied for making pig iron The dust
/ is bound together with composition
composed principally Of lime. which
acts as a f1ux il the sm citing process.
Along the terminal railroads Of the
Carnegie Steel company, Just one
branch of the United States Steel cor
poration, are 100000 tons of ore dust
piled into dumps. Iron ore is worth
81 a ton, and pig iron. which is made
from the ore, is worth considerably
more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Method of FeIIinq Trees.

The axman is being put out of bust
ness in the forests of Germany by the
introduction Of a new method of fell
ing trees by the friction of a steel
wire. which is able to work its way
through 30-inch tree in about six
minutes. The wire is drawn rapidly
about the tree and the heat generated
by the friction is sufficient to burn a
thin carbonized kerr, which is both
smoother and cleaner than the cut of
saw. The charcoal layer adhering
TO the trunk is extrg mely thin and al
lows the structure and any disease of
the wood to be distinctly recognized.
1t enables the tree to be marked with
chalk, and at the same time serves to
preserve any trunks that may be left
temporarily in the woods. There are
many advantages in this method, no
tably, no waste, decreased labor. alb
sence of all apparatus usually required.
and the machine can be used in close
quarters not sufficient for men chop
perS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
PRESENT AND COMING STYLES
Little That Is Really New, Though
the Flounce Has Been Estab-
Iished in High Favor.

The 7Ounce is at last established in
high favor. And many of the new tat
feta frocks with fetching little jacket
wraps to match have as many as three
or four fIounces reaching to the knee.
| Of course the founced skirt is short,
revealing plainly the pretty buttoned
boots which are now so fashionable.
1t is also narrow, the measurements of
! the scant founce being kept within
213 yards width decreed by Nine.
Mode.
In a season when tafeta as a dress
material is lifted to the pinnacle of
| favor it seems odd that ribbed rib
bOns should have such a vogue in mil
inery; but all the ribbon trimmings
on spring hats seem to be in grosgrain
or ottoman weayes. These ribbons
are plated into all manner of smart
bows, fans, cockades and cabochons.
When big, soft bows are used, silk by
the yard in taffeta weave seems the
favorite material.
Motor coats are simple and smart in
design. Even the inexpensive models
have good lines, with broad, roomy
shoulders and a narrow effect at the
foot. These coats are made of English
and Scotch tweeds and the cookbook
ing American wool mixtures that re-
peat the tweed effects at moderate
cost. Huge buttons and eccentricaly
shaped cuffs, revers and pockets give
them knowing and modern look.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18

lines above "a" indicate chalk lines
which to make plain are not spaced
right, but too far apart.
You may single by straight edge.
7 never do. The dots represent nails.
which should be just far enough up
on shingles to be covered by the next
course.
The second course is laid over &C"
and %" then ID" is laid on the sec
ond course; e" shows ordinary
course cut to conform with hip
Shingles laid along the hip with
the grain Of wood nearly straight. do
not have the tendency to split like the
three-cornered pieces, but rather help
to hold down those underneath
In trimming of the three-cornered
pieces of the regular courses. I use a
sharp chiseI about one and one-half
inches wide, and to finish of, I use
a smooth plane with handle; having
iron set quite coarse is easier and
quicker than pairing all with a chisel:
getting the edges of shingles straight
and a better fit.
As the hip shingles viii be Of the
same quality as the rest of the roof.
they ought to last as long and they
certainly look right too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Any woman with the slightest artist

tune.
Any woman with the slightest artist
ic ability can paint these slippers and
find it a delightful pastime.
Two cleverly arranged designs are
given here, which you may transfer
to the slipper in this manner:
Over the slipper place a small piece
of carbon paper and on top of this the
/ design. Carefully trace each flower
with sharply pointed pencil You
will fnd an exact duplicate of the de-
sign on the slipper.
Use watercolors to tint the flowers.
Wild roses are used for one design.
These are always effective on account
of their delicate shading. The color
ing should range from the faintest
pink to deep rose.
A daisy design is especially lovely
Daisies, in their simple beauty, make
an appropriate decoration for the
white slipper Of the bride or the
sweet girl graduate"
Violets in an effective arrangement
are good. Shades and tfnts OF violet
should be used to color these lovely
| blossoms
A design Of forget-me-nots is exceed
ingly pretty They should be tinted
palest blue, with yellow centers. The
bowknot may be any color desired;
however, pale pink with the blue al
ways makes an effective combination.
If you desire to purchase the hand
painted slippers, you win find them
rather expensive. When decorated at
home they cost comparatively little.
They are the most acceptable of
/ gifts, delighting any one fortunate
/ enough to receive them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
WHY PEOPLE GO TO
CANADA

Those who are wondering why the
humber CT Americans going 10 Canada
year by year increases in the rates
that it does, would not be SO surprised
We're they TO accompany one Of the
numerous excursions that are being
run under the auspices Of the Govern
ment from several of the states, and
remain with the settler until he gets
onto the free homesteads, which, as
stated by Speaker Champ Clark, in the.
Z. S. senate the other day, comprises
160 acres Of the most fertile soil and
with remarkably easy settlement con-
dit-ons. Then watch the results,
whether 1t be on this free homestead
Of 100 acres or on land which he may
purchase at from SIS. to $40. per acre,
fully as good as the S100 and $3.50
per acre land Of his native state, and
which his means viii not permit his
purchasing. On the part of the mem
bers Of the q. S. Senate and Congress
there is nothing but praise for Canada
Canadian laws and Canadian lands al
though the reasonable desire is shown
lation, (which is very praiseworthy)
that will make the land laws of the
United States much easier.
1t is the success of the American
settler in Canada that attracts others,
and when experiences such as the fol-
lowing are related to the friend back
home" is it any wonder that increased
interest is aroused and a determine
ton arrived at, 10 participate in the
neW-found way up in Canada that
means wealth and health and all that
accompanies it.
William Johnston, who formerly
lived at Alexandria, Mimi, settled in
the AIberg District near Battle River
and in writing to one Of the Canadian
/ Government agents, located in the
1 United States says: I'VE have had no
/ failures of crops during our nine years
in Canada. I threshed 1908 bushels of
/ wheat and 1888 bushels of oats in 1911,
off my 100 acres This is a beautiful
/ country. l keep six good work horses
and milk seven COWS, getting good
/ prices for butter and eggs. We get
our coal for $500 per ton at the mine,
about one mile from the farm. Am
/ about one and half miles from fine
/ school. AS for the cold weather it is
much milder here than in Minnesota,
where ! lived for 81 years. Our well
is IS feet deep and we have fine wa
ter. Wild land is selling for $18
/ to $25. per acre. Improved farms are
much higher. I am well satisfied with
the country, and would not sell unless
got big price, as we have all done
we'll here.
Good reasons to account for the
number going to Canada
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18

breathing and plenty OF water drink
ing is natures own materia medica,
but it costs so little that It is not re-
garded as worth while"
When the sedentary worker eats
her luncheon she generally reads
something or sits OF lies down. be-
cause she is so tired" The thing to
do is to take a brisk walk, putting in
all the time she can spare, and if she
would be free from headache she
should eschew pickles and pastry at
lunch time. Plain, wholesome food IS
what she requires.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Artificial Snopoe

It is said that the Germans have
recently succeeded in making arti-
fetal sponge, which takes the place
of the genuine article in many re-
spects. Pure cellulose and zinc chic
ride make pasty, viscuous mass,
which is mixed with coarse rock
salt. A quantity of this is then placed
in a mold and then pierced with
needles penetrating into the interior
in all directions. The salt is then re-
moved by a prolonged washing. and
the result has the appearance and
qualities of sponge, absorbing water
in the same manner and drying when
its interior is freed of the water. It
mays also be used for f1tering pur-
poses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
RemarkahIe Rlhle Verses.

The eighth verse of the third chap
ter OF Zephaniah contains every let
ter. including the finals, OF the He
brew language, while one viii find in
the twenty-frst verse of the sew
enth chapter of Ezra every letter OF
verse reads as follows: And |. even
/. Axtaxerxers the King do make q
decree to all the treasurers which are
beyond the river, that whatsoever
Ezra the priest. the scribe of the law
of the God of heaven, shall require
of you, it be done speedily.
World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
INDUSTRIAL
MECHANICAL
"a NOTES9Z

Two-thirds of the tin used in the
world is supplied by the Malay states.
The reduction of milk to powder is
an established business in Switzer-
land
The manufacture of cement has at
| tanned eighth rank for value among
the industries of the United States.
Alaska's mineral output for 1911 has
been officially estimated at $20,370,-
600, of which $17,150,000 is credited to
gold
Rubber boots and overshoes are
now made with an inner heel Of Ieath-
er, which prolongs their period of use
| fulness.
As a possible substitute for cotton,
| German textile experts are expert
menting with the fiber of the Asiatic
silk cotton tree.
Equal parts of tin and zinc make a
nonshrinkable alloy and the addition
of a little bismuth makes it melt at a
lower temperature.
As it is S4 feet long by IL high. a
motor truck used in New York to
move theatrical scenery is said to be
! the largest ever built
During the years 19101911 $4,000
new motor cars were registered in the
United Kingdom, Of which $4,000 were
Of British manufacture.
Wen made canvas belts viii ont
last two rubber belts in hot. damn
places If occasionally rubbed with
the dressing provided by the manu-
facturer.
The largest gold mine in the world
is located in Hammonton, Yuba
/ county, California. The process is
dredge mining. which is expensive but
immensely profitable.
AS a nonconductor Of heat SCOT is
one of the most effective materials
! known.
Glass may be fastened together with
a solder made from So parts Of tin to
) Of copper.
In return for the white pine, the
! Douglas FIR and the black walnut. Eu-
rope has given North America the
| Norway spruce and maple and the
| Scotch and Austrian pine
4 German chemist claims to have
melted metals in a vacuum by focus
ing the suns rays upon them without
/ ss<cessitating the use of a container OF
| high heat resisting properties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
SHOES NEED THE FRESH AIR
Care in This Respect Will Add TO
Life and Assure Comfort to
the Wearer

Fresh air is good for most things.
including shoes. But in this instance
as in many others the value of fresh
air is not rightly estimated. At night
the Ieast-thoughtful shake out their
clothes, brush of the days dust and
slip each garment over a hanger; and
many garments are thrown over a
chair before an open window. But
how many Of even the most fastidious
germ-fghters think to air their shoes
Clickety-cliek, into q close closet, or
closed shoe box, they go, instead Of
being brushed, pulled into shape and
placed where the air can play freely
about and through them.
A windowsill is an excellent shoe
airing rack and is convenient for all.
Shoes placed there for an hour or so
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
His Number.

He gazed tenderly into her eyes as
she spoke.
Life" she murmured dreamily, 'is.
after all, nothing but a romance in
which we are characters, moving hith-
er and yon as the supreme author of
our being directs"
And in the novel of your life, -
said he, tenderly, where do / come
in?"
Your" she answered with a smile.
"Oh, you are-let me see-one, two,
three-you are Chap Seventeen" -
Harpers Weekly. 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
misunderstood Gator.

The winter afternoon was like June.
and, taking tea under a palm on the
lawn Of the ROYAL Poinciana at Palm
Beach. a sportsman said:
This morning ] photographed an
alligator My boy, to get him. stripped
and waded into the water up to his
chin The boy felt about with his
feet in the mud till he found a big
gator. Then he ducked down, grabbed
the gator by the nose and dragged
him slowly ashore to the waiting
lens"
But" said a girl in white, wash I
it dargerous?'
Not bit"
.'But / thought alligators ate you!'
No no" said the sportsman. You
are confusing the alligator with the
crocodile The Indian crocodile eats
men and women. but the Florida alli-
gator is as harmless, literally as
harmless. as a COW"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Medical Geniug

An old doctor. seeing a young one
who was going along the street with
half a dozen shabby-looking men and
women, called him aside and asked:
"Who are all those people, and where
are you going with them?"
Il will tell you in confidence" was
the reply, that I've hired them to
come and sit in my reception room. [
expect u rich patient this morning.
and want to make an impression on
him, Judges Library.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
10 Lake Z niaarent Route

"Sistern and brethren" exhorted
Uncle Abraham, a recent promotion
from the pillow to the pulpit, ION de
one side er dis here meetin' house Is
a road leading to destruction, on de
udder is a road gwine TO hell and
damnation. Which you gwlne puT-
500? Oar is the internal question:
Which is you gwine pursoo?"
Law, Brer Abraham" spoke Sis
ter Eliza from the back pew, Il speck
I'm err gwine home too de woods!"-
Lippincott'S
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
FiIIprnos. Dislike Auto.

The reckless and insolent automo-
bilist is hated the world over In the
philippines, where most of the auto
mobilists are foreigners. and whore
The natives have been used to, Ioiter
comfortably in the roads after the
fashion of easy going southern coun-
tries. the automobiles have long been
a grievance, and. failing to secure eff,
tective regulation. the Filipinos have
adopted the practice of rolling big
boulders into the roadway as a hint
not to turn corners at a breaknack
speed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Economical neulna

Experience has shown that metal
enbrotderies have a fatal effect on
bodice Innings. However little gold
or platinum thread may be used on a
gown, the doubIure is certain to re-
quire renewal before the freshness Of
the work is in the least impaired or
the rest OF the lining worn out.
A careful dressmaker, however,
places a firm linen background on
work of this description, this being
interposed between the metal threads
and the rich lining which is de rigueUr
nowadays
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
FOR SAVING LIFE OF MINER
Apparatus Patented by Colorado Man
Has Mask Over Face, Shutting
Out All impure Air.

An apparatus which may be the
means of saving many a miners life
has been patented by a Colorado man.
A mask fits over the users face so
that no outside air can get into his
nose or mouth. Below this mask is a
bag through which fresh air is sup
piled from an oxygen chamber In
addition to this, however, there is a
pressure equaIizing reservoir connect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
MEASURING TOOL IS UNIQUE
ing Thicknesses Pivoted Together
in an Encasing Handle.

An unusual measuring tool has been
designed by a New York man. The
feature is a series Of gauges of vary
ing thicknesses that are pivoted to-
gether in an encasing handle. One
part of the handle is marked off into
an ordinary rule and the other has
perforations of varying diameters.
Each gauge is numbered according to
its thickness and one tapers and has
graduated scale along its length
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18

ed with little loops Of narrow ribbon
are three reels Of cotton, from which
the thread may be drawn off without
removing them from the board
The board is edged all round with
silk cord, carried into three little
loops at each corner, and a loop OF
ribbon with smart bow at the top
is attached to the back by which the
workboard may be suspended from a
nail in the wall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
N0JADGG0lEl7e7
and HEBE2Ag4S
17Ol LIE T. FL I

Dampen the hair with cologne water
before winding it on the curriers', and
1t viii help TO keep the curl IN. Hair
should be left on the curriers' until dry.
Anything containing gum arabic
leaves an ugly white powder OF. the
hair which is anything but pretty.
With the chilly winds Of early
spring come many aches and pains.
One Of the worst Of these is earache.
This may be effectively relieved by
applying sponges, wrung out OF hot
water, over and behind the ear. Drop
a few drops of heated oil mixed with
laudanum into the ear. This should
bring instant relief.
Physical culture exercises must be
taken regularly if good results are ex-
pected. Ten minutes devoted TO ex-
ercise should be taken every morn
Ing. Exercise combined with deep
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Demand TOR New ALLOW.

Although the early expectations Of
the wholesale substitution of alum
mum for steel and iron have not ma
terialized, the demand for the new al
10y has grown enormously. From a
production in the United States of
less than 100000 pounds in 1888, in
1903 the output had grown to $4,000
pounds, 1903 to 100000 pounds and
today it is in excess of $4,000 600
pounds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
New Paraso OILS,

A handsome new parasoI of green
silk has a four-inch border of heavy
plush OF long piled velvet of a gray
and white mixture. At a distance the
border quite resembles fur. Another
style parasol is of changeabIe taffeta
with pinked ruff1e Of the same out
lining the edge. The shirring of the
rufIie is defined with a cord.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
INDUSTRY B0,1
Aud 20
MECHANICS. y |
MATERIAL FOR HIP SINGLE
No Necessity for Fancy Kinds as
Ordinary Shingles Last Long
Enough and Look Better
By 4. 0. STEIN. Minnesota1

There are many fancy hip shingles
10 be had. Some use tin or galvan-
lied iron cut to suitable length and
width
Have you ever tried using ordinary
shingles cut to a level at the butt to
conform with course line?
use the hip shingles four and one
half inches wide on the roof Of q
house; if lower down for window
hood. porch-roof, etc, use the
shingles narrower-about two and a
half to three inches wide
After laying the double course "a
on both sides Of the hip. you lay
shingles 81 and &C" The dotted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
SAVING His Money.

Owens-Say. lend me a flyer. old
man.
Bowens-r you'd save your own
money you wouldn't have to borrow
from your friends
Owens-But it's because / want to
save my own money that l borrow
from my friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
HAND PAINTED SLIPPER
DAINTY FASHION WORTHY OF IT'S
POPULARITY.
Not at All Hard to Decorate, and
Makes 4 Most Welcome Gift
at Any Time-Two Designs
That May be Copied.

One Of the daintiest fashions intro
duced this season was the hand-paint-
ed slippers for evening wear.
Can you imagine a more attractive
gift for the graduate or bride than a
pair Of these?
The slippers are satin, white or any
delicate tint. and the design may be
Of any favorite flower.
With flmy gowns Of chiffon, lace or
net. these lovely slippers add just the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
Elevators c use Heart Disease.

A noted German doctor. declares
that elevators in high buildings are a
potent cause Of heart disease and seri-
ously affect mortality of American
business men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-04-18
SunerficiaI In1nressinn.

"A detective is a mysterious per
sonage."
Yes" replied Mrs McGudley. And
one of the most mysterious things
about detectives is that their arduous
literary labors should leave them any
time to detect"