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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
GOOD IDEA FOR INITIALS
Those That Can Be Brought to Light
by Means of CutWork Have
Many Advantages.

Should you be tired of embroidered
initials worked in solid stitches fol-
low the idea of one clever girl and on
your towels, pillowcases and other
pieces of linen stamp initials that can
be brought to light by means OF cut
work The effect will be E.ore than
satisfactory.
OF course. a double line Of stamping
is necessary in order TO dc the cut
work. Outline each stroke forming
the letter and then buttonhole over
the outlining. At intervals between
the doubles lines make bridges. This
is done by taking long stitch from
one line across to the opposite one
ana then working back over the line
with buttonhole stitches. The closer
the bridges are laid together the firm
er will be the initial.
After the material OF which the in
itial has been embroidered has been
washed, cut the material away from
beneath the bridges, using sharp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

placed around the post, twisted upon
itself and then to the fence wire; or
one end of the fastening wire is twist
ed around the fence wire, and the free
end is then carried around the post
and twisted on the other side to the
same wire. Either plan is good, but
care must be taken to draw the fasten-
ing wire tight, or else stock trying to
get through the fence may raise or
crush down the fencing with their
heads. If any trouble is experienced,
the post should be roughened at the
fastening point with a cold chiseI.
Expansion and contraction of the
fence due to heat and cold are cared
for by the tension curves or kinks"
in the woven-wire fencing, and no fear
may be felt in drawing the fastening
wires as tight as necessary. Wooden
mailing strips should never be en-
bedded in the posts, for moisture will
swell the wood and crack the con-
crete.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
TREATMENT OF GRAY HAIR
Above All Things, 1t Should Never Be
Dyed-May Easily Be Made Beau
tiful Adjournment.

Don't dye gray hair. 1t is a never
ending, messy job to keep it touched
up, for most hair grows about an inch
a month; and worse, or best Of all,
the deception rarely deceives anyone.
The lines that care and experience
and thought have written into every
mature face require the softening eff
feet Of the silver tones above it. Dyed
hair has hardening effect on some
faces, and to others it gives an almost
cruel look
But once having accepted gray hair,
make of it your greatest beauty. 1t
must be kept spotlessIy clean, washed
often. Use only the best and purest
liquid soap, as free from alkaH as pos
does her fine linen. Put it through
many rinsings to get rid of every par
ticIe of soap, the last one being quite
cool and deep blue with indigo Let
the hair rest in this for a few min
utes, moving it about in the bath so
as to absorb as much of the bluing as
possible, and then dry it thoroughly
with warm towels and vigorous rub
bing. The bluing serves to soften the
dulled, lifeless look which always re-
suits from washing gray hair and
gives uniformity of shading. Streaked
locks in gray hair are it's worst fea-
ture, and especially is this true of
blond gray hair.
Rub the scalp then with white vase
line, taking care not to let it get upon
the hair, and brush thrush it vigor-
ously night and morning to give it
the stlvery cleaning that is so beauti-
full in well-kept gray hair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

sacks fur turban, the position of
1900, the Elton schoolboy's top hat of
silk beaver, the high sailor of panne
plush, the Puritan hat with it's sill
yer buckle-these are features of mil
linery.
Copyright. 1915. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
MATERIALS FOR COATS
CLOTH, VELVET, FAILLE, AND
SILK MAY ALL BE EMPLOYED.
Special Arrangement Accentuates the
Low Waist Line-No Sign That
Furs Are to Be Less Worn
Every Kind in Order.

Cloth and velvet are used for long
street coats, whether they be the redin-
cote that reaches to the top of the
skirt hem, or the Robespierre coat
that just clears the knees. Fable is
also employed when the coat is for
afternoon wear and trimmed with fur.
Silk is featured for outdoor wear this
season, although the average Ameri-
can may not consider it sufficiently
warm; it will admirably suit those who
live in the South and Southwest; that
should be joyful news to them, for the
fashion makers have nearly always
left them out Of the reckoning when
laying down the laws.
The various styles IN long coats
usually accent a low waist line by the
manner of cutting the cloth and ar
ranging the seams, or by the place
ment of some kind of belt. Cords are
used, run through slides of the ma
terial, sometimes huge belts of fur
are put there. The latter is one of
the many ways invented to smother
garment with plenty this season.
There has never been a time since
man covered himself with the skins
Of wild beasts to hide his bare skin
that so much fur is worn Women
never refuse this fashion. They leap
at it, and overdo it as much as the
most ardent furrier could wish. Good
or bad, dyed or natural, colored or
white furs are chosen over any 9th
er kind Of raiment, and economy is
practiced in every other department
of dress and the household in order
to buy peltry.
The low-crowned hat is no longer
in first fashion. The miIliners decid-
ed together that no money would be
forthcoming if only variations on the
prevailing shape were devised for the
incoming season. So they launched
the high-crowned hat. The old ones
won't do; of that there is no doubt.
The biretta of Henry ", the Cos
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Idle curiosity is the busiest thing
on earth.
Never form your opinion of an egg
until the lid is of.
At the sound of q dinner bell great
minds run in the same channel.
A man isn't necessarily bashful be-
cause he declines to meet his obi
cations.
You can usually ascertain a wom-
ans real age by asking some other
woman.
1t takes more than sunlight to illu-
inmate a shady reputation.
The trouble with the man who
thinks he knows it all is that he al
WAYS wants to tell more.
The brain of an elephant is larger
than that of man, but his trunk is
smaller than that of woman
The patient seldom knows anything
about the medicine the doctor gives
him-and often the doctor doesn't,
either.
Perhaps nothing is calculated to
make a girl so angry as the thought
that a young man thinks she would
not resent being kissed by him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
VALUE OF THE TREES
Enhance the Beauty of Land
sGape and Architecture.
Plants Improve Climate, Conserve
Soil and Moisture, and Every
Effort Should Be Put Forth to
Provide Ample Protection.

Trees are inviting and encouraging
TO outdoor life. 1t is partly for this
advantage that many city people who
have the means seek homes in the
suburbs and farther in the country.
There they can enjoy trees in their
native splendor and fill their lungs
with the pure oxygen generated by
the abundance of plant life.
The commercial value of the tree
should appeal to those who are not
touched by its esthetic value. Every
man should realize that a tree bor-
dered farm or city street means an
increase in value of the property with
the growth Of the trees.
Trees improve climate, conserve the
soil and the moisture, and every effort
should be put forth to protect and
save the trees we now have and more
trees Of the right kind should be
planted.
Tree surgery is a profession which
has grown to considerable Importance
and in this way sick and diseased
trees are being restored to health
Briefly, tree surgery consists in cut
ting out the rotted parts of the trees
and filling the cavities thus made with
some substance which will make the
cavity water and air tight. Most of
these cavities are the results Of in
proper trimming. A stub is left where
branch has been amputated. This
stub, into which the living sap no
longer flows, becomes saturated with
moisture, rot spores become active,
the stub soon rots off, leaving the be-
ginning Of a pocket Or cavity, which
is gradually increased by the action of
the rot spores and boring insects.
Then the birds and squirrels begin to
build their nests in these cavities and
help to increase them until almost the
entire center of the tree trunk has
been destroyed. Unless this rotting
is stopped the strongest and most
magnificent tree will be destroyed.
The proper way to proceed is to
clean out the entire cavity, using a
chisel or gouge to remove all the rot
ted wood. Then wash the interior of
the cavity with solution Of copper
sulphate made by dissolving in a
wooden vessel, one-fourth of pound
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

from one woman so had
ana valet Ihen went to prosperouslookng
after hndng out the
Across the hall
working their
third from up state clean parlors
you might call visiting
" many ladies who live in apartment hotels
10 Keep personal maid willing
found field
cares
hand and
It
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
To Cover Buttons.

DO you cover your own buttons? It
means saving and gives variety to a
costume. 1t can be done by crochet
stitches or by needIework as well as
by bits of fancy silk, too insignificant
for any other use. Objections have
been heard on the score that the result
was not as satisfactory as profession
al work, but the answer to that is
the injunction to do all the work neat
ly. Slipshod methods are to be con.
demned everywhere, although, to be
sure, time is wasted in the inside fin
ish of frocks. Even expensive dress
makers have taken a hint from Paris
and concentrated on externaIs,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
SCISSORS for the purpose, and usins
great care not to cut a bridge.
Crocheted Can,

Every woman will want a boudofr
cap when she reads about the one
about to be described. 1t is made of
lavender silk which has been crocheted
in fairly loose stitches to form the
crown Tighter stitches. arranged in
closer rows. form the band and two
tabs which turn back at the sides: The
band and the tabs are ornamepted
with pink roses and green leaves en-
broidered with heavy rope silk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
WAY TO FASTEN WIRE FENCE
or Hoops in Green Concrete-Sir-
pie Plan Is Described.

There are numerous methods OF at
taching wire fencing to concrete posts.
Some makers place staples or wire
loops in the green concrete; others
make holes in the posts. The former
method is not desirable because the
fastener cannot be located exactly
where the wire of the fencing will
come when the post is set in the
ground; then, too, the fastener will
eventually rust or break off and will
thus injure the looks of the post.
On the other hand, holes through the
posts weaken them, and therefore this
method is, in general, unsatisfactory.
The simplest, easiest, and cheapest
way Of fastening a wire fence to a con-
crete post is by encircling the post
with a wire one size less than the cor
responding wire in the fence proper
and by twisting this wire around the
strand of the fence. This is done in
two ways. The fastening wire is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

young western girl who occupies a
nat on the upper West side. Yes, l
do other things besides backing boots.
but it was that particular branch of
my trade which attracted attention
and got me my clientele I mend and
clean gloves and renovate the ward
robes of men, women, children and
dogs. My clients all admit that it was
the bootblack that attracted them.
Women hate to go to a bootblack and
sit in their high chairs while they
have shoes polished. l learned this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
FrOck for Girls

For little girls there is no more pop-
ular or becoming style than the plait-
ed tunic frock with smart little rag
Ian sleeves, the fiat kits held to the
figure at the waist by a fairly wide
black patent belt, while practicabilfty
as well as dainty finish has been
studied in the adjustment of the white
pique collar and cuffs. so disposed
they can easily be removed for wash.
ing purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

except to wash in had been indulging
in amazing quantities. Men who had
not used it as tipple for long time
had been forsaking bars and cIinging
to water attachments in public places
in lieu of pumps
Analyses of the water discovered
a peculiar taste. 1t was like three
fingers of bourbon diluted to the
eighth degree. This failed to solve
the mystery, however, as no one sup
posed for moment that distillery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Not What He Meant.

IF have my way we will
have a quarrel"
why, l thought we were goi
marry?"
I'VE are"
Then why do you talk as II
would leave me forever if you
your way?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

OF copper sulphate in ten gallons of
wafer. This solution can be sprayed
into the cavity by means of a small
hand pump. This solution will kill all
the remaining rot spores and the cav
ity is now ready to be filed with
cement. This is made by using three
parts Of clean, sharp sand to one part
of cement. Fill cavity with this NOR
tar, then bring the filling to a smooth,
water-tight finish, with mortar made
by using one part sand to one part
cement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
HOW 1T HAPPENED.

81 wish" said the young man in the
barlor scene, that you would be less
formal and call me by my first name &"
I'D rather not" replied the fair
maid on the other end of the sofa
Your last name suits me, all right"
And few minutes later they were
discussing the merits of the different
firms that supply furniture on the in
stallment plan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
AID Unstable SiIo Roof.

roofs, tops and covers have been de-
vised to allow the filing several feet
above the top, so that when settling
is all over the silo will be nearly full.
The roof shown here is adjustable, be-
ing the recent patent Of Galesburg,
H., inventor. The roof opens out to
extend the siIo upward perpendicular
ly when being filed. After, settling,
this roof can be folded up to make a
closed top that sheds rain and keeps
out snow. Independently elevatable
sections, one of them having a cap
attached, are locked together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
What He Celebrates

It's five years ago today ar
going to celebrate my wouldn't
ding"
Wouldn't wedding? Wooder
mean"
No. Wouldn't. Five years
since / asked a girl If she'd MARI.
she said she wouldn't. Bro
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Somewhat Different.

Marriage" remarked the old
elor, is but a lottery after all"
That's where your wheels skid
piled the man who had been trC
in double harness for many year,
you draw a blank in a lottery yol
throw away the ticket. and that
end of it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Good Hair Tonic.

A French preparation which is a
commercial article Of considerable
value can be made in ones own home
after the following recipe: Put in a
double boiler one ounce of oil of
sweet almonds, one dram of sperma-
ceti, white wax or beeswax and dis
solve with a very gentle heat. Re-
move from the fire and stir in three
drains of tfncture of masttc. Bottle
and cork until wanted. Apply small
quantity and arrange the hair loosely.
New York Evening Telegram.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Rape Crop Is Valuable.

AS a forage crop rape is valuable On
account of the cheapness of the pas
ture, the large quantity of feed fur
nished, the health of the hogs on the
pasture, and because it adds variety
to the ration and is available at time
when other pastures may be short.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Gang inu Hint.

Asbestos cones will be found in
valuable to the open-air camper. Roll
a sheet of asbestos in cone shane and
set the small end securely in the
campfire. In it may be baked apples,
potatoes and many other things. A
good sized cone will take the place
of several cooking utensils.-McCaIPs
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

day she came Cupid had to get out
and stay out. She tore up Cupid's
parlor and turned it into a matter-of-
fact Office.
The trouble all started several
months ago when Miss Margaret Dice,
then secretary of the association, an
nounced one day that Cupid's parlor
was to abolished. Cupid's parlor con-
sisted of a small room on the main
floor which had been dedicated since
the erection of the building to the use
of the young women who roomed at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

Don't you think it IS extremel.
gar to dress as Miss Stylish dc
attract attention on the street,"
Yes, indeed! | wonder wht
dressmaker is.
Il asked her, but she wouldn
me. "-Lehigh Burr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
NOT THE KIND HE WANTED.

Deacon Hardycyder-Young man. /
want tew see fust class, a-number-
one separator
Percy Smart "a new clerk and not
familiar with farm mplements)-Ah!
ha! So you are having trouble with
your better-half "a? Well, sir, there
is an excellent divorce lawyer on the
tenth floor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

Well, how did you come OF
your jury duty?"
I don't like it, confessed
Wombat. When the lawyer f
plaintiff got through, l was
was right. When the attorney
defendant finished, I felt cert:
was, right. When the judg
through, l didn't know who was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Stripes AccenfabIa

Stripes are the most acceptable of
all the black and white combinations
If one may Judge by the number of
black and white striped frocks that
one sees. There are some charming
afternoon frocks of this sort in chiffon
or silk wolfe, with stripes an inch and
a half or two inches wide. These
frocks are made with black or white
for trimming bands, vests, collars
cuffs and girdle-to acoentuate their
character.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Same Thinu.

when explorers brought
buried cities in Europe to tbs
face, they did exactly the same
as the volcanoes which dest
them"
How 500"
They raised them to the groul
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
In Dander.

81 have often stood in a slau
house." observed the fleshy man
Chicago, while the butchers
killing hogs on all sides of me-"
oh" exclaimed the tender he
but tactless Ne8 Haven girl "W
you dreadfully afraid PUCK.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
New Trimmind,

Lacings appear in some of the new
frocks and blouses. Sleeves are some
times laced from the elbow to the wrist,
or even from the shoulder to the elbow.
Lacings appear down the front of
blouses and at the collar. The lacings
are of contrasting color, usually.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Satin Collar.

A black satin collar, fastening in
front with knot and ends, has at
the back a frill of lace-edged organ
die above and below the collar at the
hack only Another black collar de-
sign has all around the top a ruff1e of
accordion-plaited malines lace, which
rounds at the front.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

the had
neighborhOod
By accident the
the Maiden which supplies
enng in the shallow places produced the alcoholic
peculiar applejack flavor noticed
the
running ecessy the water
INDUCING of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Had Reason for [ eavino

Mistress-Surely, Marie, you are not
going TO leave US? Haven't l always
treated you as one Of the family?
Maid-Indeed you have. And I've
gtood 1t as long as I'm going tot
Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Would Mean Something.

Most of these city flags are very
inappropriate, it seems to me-"
Think SOP"
Now, take Boston, for instance.
With a pot of beans and a couple Of
Goldfish you could fx up neat and
significant design"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Work Is Work.

We'll, she inquired, what can
do for you? Do you want employ
ment?"
Lady" replied the tramp, you
means well, but you can't make work
sound any more invitin' by using
words of three syllables. Ladies
Home Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
HuhhX's Sunrestion-

Now, would you have a fern for a
centerpiece, or a rosebush in bloom
My dear, scenery is all right in its
place, but your meals are a trifle deco
rative. Might I make vulgar sug-
gestion as to a centerpiece."
Yves"
Il recommend a beefsteak smoth-
sred with onions"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
ADJUSTABLE ROOF FOR SILO
Practical Method for Overcoming
Trouble Caused by Siage Settling
Snow and Rain Kept Out,

Silos always settle several feet, and
unless relied a few days after the
first filling will be only about three
fourths full when ready to be fed
from. To overcome this trouble silo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Early OpportunitY.

my ancestors were among the pill
grim fathers"
Well" said Mr.. Cumrox, I con-
graduate you. Even in social mat
tiers there's nothing like getting in
on the ground floor"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
An Exception,

THE trouble with you, Doppel, is
that you always jump to conclusions"
Il don't always do that"
Cite me an instance"
We'll, saw a man chewing straw
yesterday, but l didn't jump to the
conclusion that he was vegetarian"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Source of Inspiration.

How did that dramatic critic come
to write such an unqualified roast of
cur new playa" exclaimed the man
ager.
Maybe" replied the author, he
overheard some of the things YOU
said to me about it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Slim of Sapience.

PA, why do people call the OF
bird Of wisdom"
Because he's got sense enoug
to come out and fly around IN.
boys of your age are in bed"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21

A wise man does his duty; a fool
does his friends.
When a man begins lodging his
creditors he realizes how small the
world is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-10-21
Did He Get TT
Ags

Want q lOD, en-!
yes, sir; I am looking for a place
where there is plenty of work"
Il am sorry, but there would not be
enough work here to keep you busy
an hour day"
That's plenty Of work for me, sir"