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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
USE OF OILS AND PERFUMES
One of the Most Ancient Customs Still
Maintained in the Lands of
the Orient.

The use of unguents applied to the
hair and skin as an act of toilet is an
ancient custom, especially in connec-
ton with cleansing and bathing.
Among the Jews it was an almost
daily practice to make use of oils and
perfumes.
Luxury led to specially scented oils
often as a sign of joy, discontinued
during the time of mourning and re-
sumed as a sign of favor and pros
perity
The amounting of guests on arrival
or at feasts was customary in Christs
time, Simons failure of hospitality in
this respect is commented upon by
our Lord
Some modern dwellers in the Orient,
perpetuating the ancient customs in
an ignorant and depraved form, too
frequently omit the bathing, which in
ancient times always preceded the
amounting, and only the perfumes re-
main. Certain perfumes have been
almost wholly monopolized by certain
undesirable classes of people.
The brighter, cleaner surviVals of
the ancient custom are met with in
the daily life at weddings, where
guests are met with showers of rose
leaves, or sprayed with rose water.
cologne water, orange flower water,
while most costly ointments are ap.
piled to the hands and face.-Tha
Christian Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

evening frocks. Time vas wien the
belle Of the day did not feel herself
properly fitted out unless she had an
amethyst or pink faiIle evening frock
trimmed with expensive lace in a
weave We neve- see now.
One of the dressmakers started a
fashion for making blocks on the
black faille with strips of black vel
vet, and many dressmakers are now
doing this. The shops also sell the
fabrics already arranged in squares.
1t is not attractive as an entire
gown; it must be part of a frock.
For instance, there is a model with
gathered skirt of the blocked silk
and velvet that Just escares the floor,
and above it is a short ehemise of
black velvet, the softest weave that
the miIliners use. There are long
sleeves fitting the arms like gloves,
and a medieval decoIletage that
shows more II the shoulders thar the
chest Trying. but ultra fashionable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
TO HOLD THE CUT FLOWERS
Bamboo Stand That Fits Into Corner
of Room Is Simple Ornament
Easy to Make.

Workers in bamboo should find no
difficulty in constructing the novel and
pretty stand for cut flowers shown in
the accompanying sketch. Bamboo
poles can be purchased very cheapIy,
and they can be oqsily cut up into the
required lengths for making the stand
The canes should be plugged at the
ends with wood, and fastened to-
gether with long, thin. sharp nails,
holes having first been burnt in the
bamboo for them, with a fine red-hot
skewer.
To finish off the upper ends of the
three longest upright pieces of cane,
small brass balls, similar to those
used for finishing off the ends of bam-
boo curtain poles, are screwed.
The canes are, of course, hollow and
out of the sides at the places indi-
Gated in the sketch, pieces are cut
and in the holes so made flowers with
damp cotton wool wound round the
stems may be inserted. Diagram A,
at the top OF the illustration, shows a
front view of one of the canes, with
the piece cut away, and diagram B
gives a side view and shows exactly
the shape of the portion that should
be removed.
The stand fits into the corner of the
room, and in the sketch it is shown
only half filed with flowers, and this
has been done in order that the way
in which it is constructed may be
clearly seen
A stand of this kind is useful
throughout the year, as in the sum-
mer all kinds of blossoms are avail
able to fill it, and in the winter. holly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
CHAPTER XIV.
Tea on the Veranda AGAIN.

1t was more irritating than ever for
Mrs. GaIland to keep pace with her
daughters inconsistencies. Here was
Marta saying coolly:
Unto Caesar the things that are
Caesar's!' We have our property, our
home to protect. Perhaps the Grays
have come to stay for good, so
graciOusness is our only weapon. We
cannot fight a whole army single
handed"
You have found that out, Marta?"
said Mrs. Galland.
I'VE have four rooms in the baron's
tower and a kitchen stove" Marta pro-
ceeded. With Minna we can make
ourselves very comfortable and leave
the house to the staff"
The Gallands in their gardeners
quarters! The staff of the Grays in
ours! Your father will turn in his
gravel" Mrs. Galland exclaimed.
But, mother. it is not quite agree
able to think of three women living
in the same house with a score of
strange men!" Marta persisted.
I had not thought of that, Marta
OF course, it would be abominabIe!"
agreed Mrs. Galland, promptly capitu-
lating where a point of propriety was
involved.
When Marta informed the officer
the same one who had rung the door
bell on his second visit-of the family's
decision he appeared shocked at the
idea of eviction that was implied. But,
secretly pleased at the turn of events,
he FASTENED to apologize for wars
brutal necessities, and Marta's COM
plaisance led him to consider himself
something of diplomatist. Yes, more
than ever he was convinced of the
wisdom OF an invader ringing door
bells
Meanwhile, the service-corps men
had continued their work until now
there was no vestige of war in the
grounds that labor could obliterate;
and masons had come to repair the
walls of the house itself and plasterers
TO renew the broken ceilings.
All this Marta regarded in a kind
of charmed wonder that an invader
could be so considerate. Her manner
with the officers in charge of prepare
tons had the simplicity and ease
which a woman of twenty-seven, who
/ is not old-maidish because she is not
afraid of a single future, may employ
I as a serene hostess. She frequently
asked if there were good news.
Yes" was the uniform reply. An
unexpected setback here or resistance
there, but progress, nevertheless But
she learned, too, that the first two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

days fighting along the frontier had
cost the Grays fifty thousand casual
ties.
In order to make an omelet you
must break eggs!" she remarked.
Spoken like a true soldier-like
member of the staff" was the reply.
In her constraint and detachment
they realized her conscious apprecia-
ton Of the fact that in earlier times
her people had been for the Browns;
but in her flashes of interest in the
progress Of the war, flashes from
Woman's unmilitary mind, they judged
that her heart was with the Grays. And
why not? Was it not natural that a
woman with more than her share of
intellectual perception should be on
the right side? From her associations
1t was not to be expected that she
would make an outright declaration of
apostasy. This would destroy the value
and the attractiveness of her CONVEX
sion. Reverence for the past, for a
father who had fought for the Browns
against her own convictions made her
attitude appear singularly and deli
cately correct
The war was week old-a week
which had developed other tangents
and traps than La Tir-on the morn
ing that the first installment of junior
officers came to occupy the tables and
desks. Where the family portraits had
hung in the dining-room were now big
maps dotted with brown and gray
flags. Portable field cabinets with
sectional maps on a large scale were
arranged around the walls Of the draw
ing-room. In what had been the loung-
ing-room of the old days of Galland
prosperity, the refrain of half a dozen
telegraph instruments made medley
with the clicking of typewriters. Cooks
and helpers were busy in the kitchen;
for the staff were to live like gentle
men; they were to have their morning
baths, their comfortable beds, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

Children's frocks are made of flow
cred crepon, one of the loveliest OF
materials for little girls frock.
Beautiful afternoon frocks are made
of taffeta, crepe or poplin, trimmed
with Roman striped or plaid ribbon.
One piece dresses have untitled
backs, which fall freely away from the
figure without any suggestion of
waist line.
One of the dainty evening frocks
lately exhibited showed a ruffied tulle
skirt over which was worn satin
basque, with the fronts extended into
long ends that crossed in the back
and knotted in a sash in the front.
The new sash is made of chiffon
or messaline; it is draped very high
in front and plated in fan effect. IN
the back it is very simply knotted,
and the ends, which are cut diagonal
ly, hang exactly the same length on
both sides.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

regular meals. No twinge of indiges-
ton or of rheumatism from exposure
was to interfere with the working of
their precious intellectual processes.
No detail of assistance would be lack
ing to save any bureaucratic head time
and labor. The bedrooms were appar-
toned according to rank-that of the
master awaited the master; the best
servants bedroom awaited Francois,
his valet
When Bouchard, the chief of intelli-
gence, who fought the battle of wits
and spies against Lanstron, came, two
hours before WesterIing was due, the
last of the staff except WesterIing and
his personal aide had arrived. Bouch-
ard, with his iron gray hair, bUs1y eye
brows, strong, aquiline nose, and
hawk-like eyes, his mouth hidden by
a bristly mustache, was lean and sat
urnine, and he was loyal No jealous
thought entered his mind at having to
serve d man younger than himself.
He did not serve a personality; he
served a chief of staff and a profess
sion. The score of words which es-
capped him as he looked over the ar
rangements were all of directing criti-
cism and bitten off sharply, as if he
regretted that he had to waste breath
in communicating even a thought.
Il tell nothing, but you tell me
everything!" said Bouchard's hawk
eyes. He was old-fashioned; he looked
his part, which was one of the many
points of difference between him and
Lanstron as a chief of intelligence.
1t lacked one minute to four when
Hedworth Westerling, chief Of staff in
name as well as power now, alighted
! from the gray automobile that turned
in at the Galland drive. His Excel
lency had not occupied his new head
| quarters as soon as he expected, but
| this could have no influence on results.
If he had lost fifty thousand men on
| the first two days and two hundred
! thousand since the war had begun,
| should he allow this to disturb his
well-being' of body or mind? His we'll
| being Of body and mind meant the ulti-
mate saving OF lives.
! Confidence was reflected in Wester-
ling's bearing and in his smile of COM
mand as he passed through the staff
! rooms, Turcas and Bouchard in his
! train, with tacit approval of the ar
engagements. Finally, Turcas, now vice
/ chief of staff, and the other chiefs
| awaited his pleasure in the library,
which was to be his sanctum. On the
| massive mountaineering desk lay
a number Of reports and suggestions
Westerling ran through them with &C
/ customed swiftness of sitting and then
| turned to his personal aide
Tell Francois that I will have tea
/ on the veranda."
/ From the fact that he took with him
! the papers that he had laid aside, sub
I ordinate generals, with the gift of I'M
| spoken directions which is a part of
their profession, understood that he
meant to go over the subjects requir-
ing special attention while he had tea.
Everything is going well-weu!"
he added.
Well" ran the unspoken communi-
cation of confidence through the staff.
So well that His Excellency was
calmly taking tea on the veranda! For
the interchangeable Turcas the detail;
! for Westerling the front of Jove
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
SEASON ONE OF SPLEND0R
pfcbness of Garments Now Worn
Comparable Only to Those OF =
Medieval Courts.

There is something decidedly medi-
evaI about fabrics and modes OF the
present season. Looking at the pro-
cession of models in a recent fashlon
show one rubbed ones eyes and ques-
toned, Am I looking in at the court
of Louis XII?
The passion for brocades enlivened
with gold and silver thread, the rich
eontrastrof furs with this brocade, the
tunics flowing from the shoulder, the
corseIet of paillette-au these have
their part in bringing back the page
antrv. and charm of the time Of Fran
co.'s ViIlon. There is, in fact, some
thing almost sinister in the thought
that these garments were made IN
France at time when her gayety was
yet uncIouded by any hint Of war
Among the most gorgeous Of all the
new wraps is one Of blue and silver
brocade-a wide cape, this, whose
steady and voluminous flow is inter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

Madame and II. x have pleas
ure in inviting Madame Z to a
musical evening and dance, which will
take place on Saturday. June 6, 1914.
from 5 o'clock, on the occasion of the
christening of their Scotch collie
Thanus."
Needless to say, the chosen guests
accepted with pleasure. No common
tary is required. It is quite true that
dogs are becoming more and more i'm
portant in the scheme of fashionable
life, AMI they have really an enviable
fate. 1t is only necessary to take a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
Beaded Net,

The beaded nets that are sold by the
yard are fascinating to the woman
who likes lovely fabrics There is
something decidedly interesting in the
combination of heavy metallic en-
broidery and beads with thin and filmy
net. Some of the nets, in black, are
marked off in diagonal lines with white
china beads and others have little bead
flowers of pink and silver alternately
placed at two-inch intervals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

cause the patriotic American woman
knows that the more cotton fabrics
she buys, that much sooner will the
present supply be exhausted and the
new cotton in the bale be demanded
to go into the mills, giving work,
where work and money are frightfully
needed; for, MIND you, not all the suf-
fering in this war will be in Europe.
This is the second time in the half
century that the South will be hit
hard by battle
The campaign for cotton gowns is
good one and if successful will
serve the country in several ways.
There is little need to tell any wom-
an of the loneliness of a cotton frock,
or how she shall make it, especially
If that woman has spent any time be-
low the imaginary boundary line, in
land where the trick is turned in
a graceful manner.
Organdie and cotton chiffon and
batiste, point d'esprit, and footing
have been the staples of the South
erners' wardrobe for more than a
century, and any woman, especially
debutante, looks well in them. If
they will not serve for the formal oc-
casions among women who are turned
out smartly'in society, they will serve
for the informal life of the house
during the winter
A debutante who wishes to do8some-
thing individual should take organdie
and colored muslin for her social uni
form, make each gown according to
the best style, vary them as much as
her ingenuity suggests, proclaim her
program, and the result would be that
she would be written down as one of
intelligence and originality, and she
would have all the followers that
every debutante Graves. Added to
this, she would be inexpensiveIy
dressed, which is an item of more
Importance this winter than it has
been in ten years.
Are brocades to be reckoned among
the new silks? If so, they would take
and make durable and attractive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

glance at any of the special shops set
aside for articles devoted TO these ia
vored animals. Their kennels contain
dining room and bedroom. Each dog
has its own brush and comb, and its
bath of adequate size.
One lady goes even further than this
in her love for her pet. She has had
a special automobile made for Fido,
and it was in this vehicle that it ar
rived at.the Tuileries on the occasion
of the last dog show!
All this is doubtless an exaggera-
ton. and many of US VIII be of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
No Chan6e,

Smith and Jones, while talking over
the garden fence one afternoon, be-
came tangled n a discussion that re-
quired some mental calculation.
Il tell you, JONES'" declared Smith.
in response to an assertion of the
other, that you are entirely wrong in
your conclusions"
you will pardon me, old man." was
the emphatic rejoinder of Jones, but
l am absolutely right"
And l say that you are mott"
shouted Smith, losing patience. Didn't
l go to school, stupid?' '
Yes" was the calm reply of Jones,
and you came back stupid"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
F0NDNESS CARRIED TOO FAR
Pet Dogs Becoming Absurd
Christening, latest Fad.

How lar viii eccentricity go? Peo-
pie are actually trying now to have a
ceremony of baptism for their dogs.
IT sounds like a joke, but the invita-
tions sent out lately by q fashionable
Paris woman were not intended in
that sense. The card bore the follow
ing words:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

rupted by fitted piece about the
shoulders. Like nearly every one of
such sumptuous garments, this wrap
has deep collar Of kolinsky and the
armholes have their ample allotment
of the same fur.
Many of the beautiful new evening
wraps pay their tax Of fpr in Brob-
dingnagian cuffs, which simply change
the first letter to IN" With such &C
cessories as these, it is, indeed, no
wonder that many are predicting the
fall Of the separate muff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

evening Only an hour before his
wife had opened his umbrella to darn
it, and, as the weather looked threat
ening, he took it with him on leaving
home 4 terrific thunderstorm came
on while he wassout. and while taking
refuge under some trees he was struck
by lightning and killed on the spot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
A Success SIS.

The conversation had turned to the
many men who had met success.
There, for instance" said one man.
pointing down the street, goes a man
who began life In poverty and now
lives on the fat of the land" McFee
looked. Yes. know him. he re
piled, He's an agent for an antifat
concern. Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
Your Skirt.

Take cheer.
It isn't hopeless.
II must be fuller.
But not like lampshade
At most II will likely be three yards.
For the plain tailored suit at least.
It must be short three to five inches.
It's not necessary to show miles Of
stocking to be stylish.
If the short, full skirt isn't becom-
ing, try lifting it slightly at the sides.
Oftentimes yoke from waist to be-
low the hips gives it just the right
swing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

same opinion as a poor, ragged child
looking through the ratings, who
wished he had a share in the good
things showered on rha fortunate dog
gies and casting wistful and aston
ished eyes at the quadrupeds arriving
in their special automobiles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
New Place for Flowers.

Eight or nine small roses ranged
along the right, side of the decoIletage
line are very interestingly placed. The
flower on the shoulder, too, is very at
tractiYe, and some Of the new evening
frocks show shoulder straps of artifi-
cial flowers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
Fatal Omen Umbrella.

No one who believes in luck would
dream Of opening an umbrella indoors
A very curious example of the umbrel-
la superstition occurred recently,
when a farmer was called out late one
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Black MORE coats continue in favor.
Taupe is and promises to be the
favorite gray tint.
Navy blue charmeuse capes lined
with white are much in vogue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
COTTON FOR WINTER
ATTEMPT BEING MADE TO MAKE
1T FASHIONABLE FABRIC.
Can Be Prettily Made Up in q Number
OF Designs, and for Many Rea-
sons the Idea Should
Meet With Favor.

There is a strong attempt to make
cotton velvet q feature of the winters
fashion, because France took it Up
with quite a show of vigor, and be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
Speed of Run of Stream.

A stream runs most rapidly one
fifth of the depth below the surface
and its average speed is that Of the
current two-ffths Of the depth above
the bottom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
NAVE YOU
4 CHILD?

Many women long for children but because of
Some durable physical derangement are derrTvels
OF this greatest OF all happiness
The women whose names follow were restored
to normal health by Lydia E Pinkhan's Vegets
bic Compound Write and ask them about Il
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26

81 took your Com
pound and have a fine,
strong b by >" Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL, Mas
sena, N. Y.
Lydia T. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a
wonderful medicine for
expectant mothers. -
Mrs. A. M. MYERS, Cor
donville, Mo.
+'I highly recommend
Lydia E Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound before
childbirth, it has done so
much for me. Mrs. E
NJ DoERR, r. R l, Con-
shohocken, Pa.
90 | took lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound to build up my
system and have the
dearest baby girl in the
world. - Mrs. NOSE
BLAKELEY, Imperial, Pa.
81 praise the Com
pound whenever / have
a chance. 1t did so much
for me before my little
girl was born. " - Mrs
f. w SANDERS, Rowles-
burg, w. Va
II took your Com
pound before baby was
born and feel I owe my
life to it Mrs. WINNIE
TLLIS, Winter Haven.
Florida.
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Earliest Riser Among Birds.

The earliest riser OF the bird family
is the greenfnch, which sometimes
begins to sing at ore o'cz1ek on a sum.
mer mOrnin1-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-11-26
Limited in Radius.

Jingle pays as he goes"
Yes, he's a regular stay at home -
philadelphia Public Ledger
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L. KfnA

rs this plant an annual"
mo, it amt; it's a mornin'glory
vine"
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or other evergreens can be used.
corner of a room is always a difficult
space to fill prettiIy, and a stand of this
nature containing dainty blossoms will
look wonderfully well and is mex
pensive and easy to make.
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(TO BE CONTINUED.)