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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
METHOD OF KEEPING YOUNG
Remarkably Sound Advice for the
Woman Who Has Some Years
Of Life to Her Credit.

The way TO ward of old age is not
to fear ii, not to allow ones self to
be oppressed by the dread of advanc-
ing Years. Use only legitimate pre-
ventives and avoid trying experiments
with preparations not Endorsed by
physicians. Do not wear toilettes in
tended for young girls, they only add
years to the appearance. Keep up
your interest in the young, but do not
envy them. Retire with dignity from
the struggle, do not pose as your
daughters rival Above all. surround
your life with sweet, true affections
which prevent the heart from growing
bitter. Do not lose interest in the
growing events of the day; do not fall
besind the times and do not harp on
other and better days. To those who
come to you for advice be always kind
and sympathetic. AS you advance in
years preserve carefully your personal
appearance, Tor once lost it may not
be regained, save by strenuous effort.
Your costumes should be simple and
unpretentious, yet graceful These
rules, carefully and sensibly followed,
will keep you young and attractive
Exchange.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
The RackterioIoqist

a Richmond darby CHANGED to meet
on the street a friend who complain
ed of much misty" indeed, the at
iicted one was in despair, so tucker
cred out was he.
''Wot seems to be de nIatter?" asked
the first negro.
Jim, said the other with a moan
and a gesture indicating the portion
Of his anatomy that was giving him sc
much trouble, Use got sech awful
pains in nah back heah,"
jim assumed an air of great soIem
nifty and wisdom. In dat case" said
he, "dere's only one thingfo' you to do
Jes' yo' put yo'self in de hands O. dat
Doctah Blank. l hears dat he's de
finest backteriologist in de whole
souf."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BETTER FEEDING
OF HORSES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
By DR.. A. S. ALEXANDER
Wisconsin College of Agriculture

Too often it seems to have been
taken for granted that the use of a
pure bred, heavy draft sire is suff-
cient to insure the production Of a
high-class horse Of like type and
character. This is a mistake The
sire endOws the foal with the posi-
bility Of developing into the valuable
animal desired; but the possibility can
only be made an actuaIity by ade-
quately feeding the mare during preg-
nancy and during the nursing period,
and adequately feeding the foal be-
fore weaving, at and after weaving
time, until ready for market Stunted
horses are more often the result of
poor feeding than of Indifferent sires.
Excessive feeding, on the other hand,
IS injurious. It is especially injurious
to stations and brood mares. Meth
er should be pampered Each should
be so worked or exercised and fed
that at all times muscle, vim and
yIgor prevail in place of fat, debility
and sluggishness. The man who pam
pers, undeTexercises or overworks his
stallion. or mare cannot rightly expect
to succeed in breeding horses; and
he who starYes his horses viii make
an even more dismal failure of the
business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Mustard Brown Color Admirably
Adapted to Set of That Particu-
lar Type of Beauty.

1t is strange that most brunettes
with blue eyes do not believe mustard
brown suits them. And yet it does
very we'll. One girl who has black
hair and deep violet eyes invested in
a coat and skirt of this shade, much
against the advice Of her family and
her friends. 1t was of real golden
brown. ornamented at the collar and
cuffs with bands of mink fur The hat
was of the same shade, trimmed with
mink tails. The girl had never been
considered particularly pretty until
she donned that dress, which seemed
to bring out all the good points which
other more sOmbeT shades had never
shown off to advantage.
Gray is particularly attractive on
the woman with black hair, whose
eyes are blue. She can gown herself
in this color in almost all of its vari-
ations and feel that she is making a
pleasing appearance. Green is also a
safe shade, except in very dark olive
color.
The brunette with blue eyes will
never so astray if she gowns herself
in blue. Electric is particularly at
tractive for her, as it intensiffes the
blueness of her eyes. Many brunettes
stick to this color exclusively, giving
variety to their wardrobes by wearing
all the different tones
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04


the bottoms square or rounded up at
the knees; they are worn over knit
ted combinations or without them
as the girls susceptibility to cold per
mits. Some cache-corsets and panra-
looms made in combination way are
Of thin white albauoss with narrow
edges of a simple lace These seem
excellent for wearers who suffer from
cold, and as they are very daintily
made they permit much smartness
AS the street petticoat is almost in
variabIy a colored affair, such skirts
as are put with the white lingerie
viii be fancied in many ways at the
bottom; but the tops viii be gored to
the figure and fit without fitness
even at the back
The preferred underwear material
for the present season is nainsook..
which soft and dainty fabric lends it.
self to beautiful hand stitchery, en-
broidery of all sorts and many kinds
of lace But for later use much
batiste and dimity will be employed,
these exquisite materials checked and
dotted and in white and color Amer
lean lawn achieves very fine effects
in underwear and as it washes soft
and is exceedingly thin it is admir-
able for summer use. All OF the IN
made material will be cheaper during
the sales than later on, so it is a good
idea for home sewers to buy up their
fabrics now for summer garments.
Ribbons play a very important part
in smart underwear for all ages. but
as those used are quite cheap they
do not add greatly to the expense Of
the homemade garment. Pink is tn,
smartest color, or else a pale shads
of mauVe, and the pretty bandings
are washable and show various figures
in self color A bolt Of inch-wide
wash ribbon in any color can be
bought at many places for 90 cents.
This is more than enough for the
corsets covers or chemises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Don't Lie Down in Clothes.

In the Woman's Home Companion,
Grace Margaret Gould, the fashion
editor, reports all the latest facts and
IDEAS about the styles. In connection
with special page entitled "Sugges-
tons for Your Negligee," she makes
the following general comment:
Learn to take care of your clothes,
and learn also to use each dress in
your wardrobe for just what it was
originally intended No matter how
tired you are when you come from a
shopping expedition. don't take a bit
of rest in your tailored costume. II
you are going to rest. rest in your
negIigee. Don't plan your winter
clothes without including one or two
negligees in your wardrobe, and be
sure to remember that they are to
rest in. and therefore don't have them
too elaborate"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
ARTIFICIAL AIDS TO BEAUTY
Women Today Are Devotinq Much
Time and Attention to d Most
important Object.

Good looks used to be classed among
the things that couldn't be got for
love or money, but nowadays we
know better. To love. or to be loved.
is a most compelling invitation to
beauty, while as for money-this is
what the girI at the counter of q
beauty shops says:
Some of our customers keep them
selves pretty on about 500 a month
They spend more with us than with
their dressmakers, for they realize
that an elegant dress with a poor COM
plexion makes an unattractive woman,
and gowns are being stinted to make
way for creamy skins.
The bright red rouges aren't used
now. except by professionals. Women
no longer cover their faces with war
paint, not even at evening. a lighter
shade is used. 1t is more natural, and
one couldn't detect it in the brightest
sunlight That is why many women
are becoming more beautiful-they
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
TIED DOWN.
20 Years Slavery-How She Got Free
dom.

A dyspepsia veteran who writes
from one of EngIand's charming rural
homes to tell how she won victory in
her 20 years fight, naturally exults in
her triumph over the tea and coffee
habit:
I feel it duty to tell you," she
says, how much good Postum has
done me. 1 am grateful, but also de
sire to let others who may be suffering
as did, know of the delightful meth
Cd by which I was relieved.
I had suffered for 20 years from
dyspepsia. and the giddiness that usu-
ally accompanies that painful ailment,
and which frequently Frustrated me.
l never drank much coffee, and cocoa
and even milk did not agree with my
impaired digestion, so l used tea, ex-
clusiyely, till about q year ago, when
| found in q package Of Grape-Nuts the
little book, The Road to WellviIle.'
After a careful reading of the book
let I was curious to try Postum and
sent for package. I enjoyed it from
the first, AID at once save up tea in
its favor,
4 began to feel better very soon.
Ny giddiness left me after the first
few days use Of Postum. and my stom-
ach became stronger so rapidly that it
was not long till I was able Gas I still
am to take milk and many other ar
ticles Of food Of which I was formerly
compelled to deny myself. I have
proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum makes good, red blood.
'Ihave become very enthusiastic over
the merits of my new table beverage,
and during the past few months, have
conducted a Postum propaganda among
my neighbors which has brought bene-
fit to many, and shall continue to tell
my friends of the better way in which
l rejoice" Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's rea.
SON
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
ARE genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
FOR THE BLUE-EYED GIRL

Drawers are immensely wide, with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
A HEALTHY,
HAPPY OLD AGE

May be promoted BY those who
gently cleanse the system. now and
then. when IN need of a laxative
remedy, by taking a desertspoonful
Of the ever refreshing, wholesome
and Truly beneficial Syrup of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA, which is the
only family laxative generally ap-
proved by the most eminent ply
sicians, because it acts In a natural,
Strengthening way and warns and
tones up the internal organs without
weakening them. Its equally bene6-
hcialfor the very young and the mid
die aged, as tits always efficient and
free from all harmful ingredients. To
get its beneficial effects it is always
necessary to buy the genuine, bear
ing the name Of the Company
California Fig Syrup Co.-plainly
printed onthe frontof everypackage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Jones Admitted 1t.

Jones and Brown argued as they al
ways did when they had time enough
They had dined together. and as Jones
lived at distance and it was very
late Brown offered to put him up fol
the night
On the way home they fell to dis
cussing the strategy of the Civil wal
as indicated by the campaigns of Lee
and Grant. The topic was elastic
enough to keep them going for hall
an hour, and reached its height as
they neared the Brown house
Then Brown lost his temper
Jones' said he. IF you don't admit
that Grant was a greater general than
Lee, you can't sleep here"
1t was then two o'clock in the morn
ing, and Jones was eight miles from
home.-Chicago Post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
STYLES IN LINGERIE
EXISTING MODELS NOT TO BE
GREATLY CHANGED.
Garments Will Continue to Be of a
Close Nature-Combinatio Corset
Cover and Pantaloons the
Reigning Favorite.

With the first Of January every shop
which makes a specially Of underwear
puts enormous quantities of lingerie
on sale. So, as this move is usual,
new styles appear at this time. while
all winter garments. and those slight
ly soiled with handling, will be much
reduced.
According TO the persons who have
charge of these sales, misses models
will not be changed to any great ex-
tent Outer -aiment having called
for exceeding slimness this long
while. the lingerie worn with street
clothes viii continue to be of a close
nature. The dainty chemise. being in
a way superfluOGs with the present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Knees Became Stiff
Five Years of Severe Rheumatism

The cure Of Henry J. Goldstein. "A
Barton Street. Boston, Mass, Is another
victory Tor Hoods Sarsaparilla. This great
medicine has succeeded in many cases
where others have utterly failed. Mr..
Goldstein says: I suffered from rheuma-
tlsm i've years, It kept me from business
and caused excTuciating pain. Ny knees
would become as stiff as steel. I tried
many medicines without relief. then took
Hoods SarsaT rilla, soon felt much better.
and now consider myself entirely cured
| recommend Hoods"
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04

style of dress, is not a popular gar
ment Exquisitely fine chemises for
girls of all ages are seen, but the com
bination corset cover and pantaloons
is preferred to them, such rigs fitting
more closely and being all that is nee
essary under the single petticoat
worn. The pantaloons are bias and
often in one piece, with the top
hemmed under and not showing a
single gather at the back. Corset
covers, too, are frequently in one
piece shape, and the prettiest of them
are made of embroidery founcing,
with ribbon drawstrings about the
neck. These are very easy to make
at home. and if liked the drawers
can be attached at the belt line. When
made separately, the cache-corset al
ways has a little peplum tail, which,
going under the skirt, keeps the gar
ment taut
Drawers are immensely wide, with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Mary,s Llttle Rostsorlr.

Mistress-Mary, wasn't that gentle
man asking for me?
The New Maid-No mum he de
scTibed the lady he wanted to see as
being about 10. and told hjra it could
mt be you.
istress-Quite right, my dear And
you shall have an extra afternoon of
tomorrow.
The New Maid-Yes. mumi Thankee.
mum. Yes, mumi I told him it could
MT be you, as you was about so.
Mistress-And while you're taking
your afternoon off you'd better look
out for a new place!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Feminine Rebuke.

The suffragette was conversing with
the eminent African traveller.
And you don't believe in woman
suffrage?" said the lady.
NO, madam" the bunter of big
game replied, 7 believe that the femi-
nine traits, gentle. humane. tender, fit
your sex for the home rather than for
the sterner duties of life or the posi-
Bile necessities of the state"
Yes" the suffragette replied Il
have heard those arguments before.
And now may l ask how you received
that deep scar on your cheek?"
1t was given me by a lioness.
madam"
The suffragette smiled.
Good for the lady Iion." she said
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
How He Found Out.

Mr.. Chairman" shouted one Of the
delegates to the convention. 81 move
that the nominating speeches be linn
tied to one minute each!"
Second the notion" yelled a dozen
others.
4 storm of protest arose, but the
chairman put the motion.
It was lost by a vote Of AZ to As.
I merely wished to find out, Mr.,
Chairman" explained the delegate
who had made the motion, how many
ambitious orators there are in this
convention. There are AZ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Then They,d STAY at Home.

"BundefDy has some freakish ideas
Of legislation"
"Yes?"
"One of his latest notions is that
capital punishment ought to be pro
vided for women who CAD about too
much"
Capital punishment would be rath-
er severe"
You don't understand Bunderby
would nave such women compelled by
law to wear hats that were out of
style
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Flower Buckle.

One Of the daintiest bits of neck.
wear is the flower buckle, the little
blossoms being arranged around a
wire that keeps them in shape A
velvet ribbon threads through the
buckle and it is worn low down
around the bottom of the stock. or at
the top If the buckle is very small.
The same buckles are used on ribbons
that have long crayat ends finished
with pendant flowers or tassels. Many
of the new silk bows are finished on
their mitred or straight ends with
tassels or fringe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04

She-You know Clara was ambi
tious to have a career.
Mamma-And matrimony Interferes
with a career?
She-Yes, but she made up her
mind that she doesn't want any ca
reeT that matTimony interferes with
Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Pres I SILL Skirt

According to one who has long fol
lowed the practice, it is well worth
while pressing a silk skirt carefully
before wearing it for the first time.
The woman who does this claims that
the heat of the iron does a great deal
to prevent the silks cracking; in fact,
she says that since she adopted the
plan she never has had a silk crack
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04

Two brothers, each of whom is near
ly six feet and a half tall, were one
day introduced by an acquaintance to
a young lady. AS she sat gazing up at
the pair of giants in wonder and awe,
she exclaimed:
Great heayensl Suppose there
had been only one of you!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Gentle Correction Need ed

Mr.. Littlerest-Doctor, what did you
tell me was your special treatment for
sleeplessness?
Medico-We strike at the cause or
the origin of the trouble
MIR. Littlerest-You don't say so!
Well, you will find the baby in the 9th
er room. Only, don't strike at him
too hard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Wanted to Sell Her Leo

Willing, she asserts, to sacrifice a
finger, foot. arm or leg in an effort TO
relieve her poverty, a woman, whose
name was not divuIged. living In
Govans, has written to the physicians
of Franklin Square hospital with an
unusual and pathetic appeal for imam
cial assistance
The letter conveys. say the physi-
clans. q sad story of much suffering
as the result Of poverty by woman
who was once in good circumstances
but who has recently been reduced 10
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
To Keep Waists Dainty.

A pretty waist protector can be
made of blue muslin. bound with
white silk tape. Use a piece of plain
blue muslin 26 inches square, and
bind the edges with the silk tape. In
the center cut hole large enough to
slip the hook Of the hanger through.
Bind the edge of this hole aIso-GOod
Housekeeping Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04

There was one man whose life was
perfect" said the Sunday school
teacher. Which one of you can tell
me who he was?"
Little Mary James hand went up.
and the teacher nodded to her
He was mammals first husband, "
she said
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
a EnrhearInn Erfend

Blenders, you were intoxicated last
might"
''Bibbles. I was nothing of the sort"
All right, old chap. Have your
way about 1t. but if l should tell you
what a sorry figure you presented.
trapped in a revolving door, you
would hang your head in shame"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
are acquiring more taste in face finery.

are acquiring more taste in face finery.
Nobody is ashamed nowadays of
having artificial cheeks, and they may
as well have them when they can af-
ford it. It's funny to hear them dis
cUssing the color Of their cheeks and
asking if a cheek Of a little pinker hue
would be more becoming Inspecting
one another's gowns and hats is 9
back number
Ali of which goes to show that WON.
Ell are helping nature more and more
as the days go on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04

abject restitution. She named no
specific price for her sacrifice. accord
ing to the doctors. but asked for an
early reply If her offer was TO be con-
sidered- The only restriction that she
made was that her name be kept a
secret--BaItimore Evening Sun
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04

THAT speaker is laying down the
law in a very emphatic manner for
candidate"
He amt a candidate. He's the
voter. The candidates are in the audi
ence and he's telling them what
they've got to do"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
EVENING Wrap characterization.

On evening wraps of chiffon velvet
the wide band of lace or other orna-
mental trimming is now placed at the
knee instead of at the edge OF the
garment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Where Ianorance Is gIiss

Judging from the way Pufkins
walks. he seems to be we'll pleased
with himself'
Just So And Pufkins never seems
to realize how much he stands alone
in that particular"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Obvious,

Mrs. B.-That nurse-girI is sensible;
she won't allow anyone to kiss the
baby while she's near.
Mr.. BIO one would want &C While
she was near.-Pathfuder
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Important Distinction.

You can take that ak and get up
an appetite for a little dinner" said
the farmers wife
Lady" replied Meandering Mike,
what I was applyin' fur was food;
not physical culture"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
The Popular FIGURE

Would you keep the popular figure?
Cultivate food heroism and common
sense equally. Cut down food only
so long as it affects your pounds. not
your spirits and nerves. Better un.
slightly fat and health than syIphnke
lines and invaHdism
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
The Lingo.

~ confess l can't understand what
your baby's saying"
It's queer language, isn't it?'
Yes, sort of early English"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Awful Baekaching
Kidney Trouble!
Dr.. Derby's Famous Pills Will
Quickly Restore Your Kidneys and
Bladder - Danish Your Rheu-
matism Try Them FreeI

Oh. the torture OF getting up in the morn
ing - those terrible pains stabbing you
through and Observation-Disclosures and wrench
ing every muscle, bone and nervei You who
know the experience only too well. You
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
All Goodness Throuoh Woman

A man is a great thing upon the
earth, and through eternity-but
every jot Of the greatness OF man is
unfOlde5 out Of woman.-WaIt Whit
man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-01-04
Sensible.

Never sit in damp shoes. says
Health. AS a matter OF fact for
years We have made it a rule never
to sit in a shoe of any sort if there
is a chair handy-Punch