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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-12-13
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER
$50 Per Year
SUBSCRIPTION IN ADVANCE

Everybody that subscribes for the Wood County Re
porter or before January 1913 may secure years
subscription for $3.50 Unless conditions change before
that date may be obliged to charge 81 per year for
all subscriptions after that date The high cost of print
paper and everything that enters into the cost of roduc
ing newspapers nearly so per cent higher than it was
year ago. For this reason nearly all newspapers Of the
country obliged to increase their subscription price
Wehave been expecting that if everybody who 8ubscrb
for newspaper would pay their subscription in ad
vance might be possible to furnish the REPORTER for
1918 for the old subscription price of $3.50 This may be
impossible and for that are giving this oppol-
tunity to at Sl5O When solicitor calls
you be ready to place your order at this time instead Of
waiting until after January list.
THEWOOD COUNTY REPORTER was established
November g. 1857 and is the oldest newspaper publish
ed in the Wisconsin River Valley consists of seven
column eight page all home print newspaper, with all
the local of the city Of Grand Rapids and surround
ing country It always contains the latest Upto-dato
continued stories Itpubshes the general and local mar
kets. Ithas long list Of country correspondents and
cellent articles for the benefit Of the farmer well all
the local news of the vicinity Aspeca feature the
centhistory articles Of 80 years ago which you cannot OBJ
tain in any other paper in Wood County. Wewant every
body to be subscriber. Now is the time to place your
order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-12-13
BOY HUNTER
IS KILLED

Brentwood, Wis.-M Zachariah, Il
year old boy, was killed at his home
at Courath near here just after he
returned from deer hunt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-12-13

The Steady Growth Of the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTERS ci-cu1at:on
isn't to be wondered at. Merit in any
line is sure to come into it's own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-12-13

The ads tell when, where, how,
and how much. Down in black and
white. The same to your neighbor
and thousands of others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-12-13


Attractive Compact Readable Durable
Emphasized with the words Of Christ printed in bold face
type Strongly and neatly bound Khaki coored Morocco grained
limp cover embossed back bands
round Khaki edges gold beautifully embossed
American Flag in colors the outside front cover
Printed on specially strong Bible paper Only ~
and just an inch thick Type is plain and
pronouncng The Four Great American Hymns printed
and bound with this Soldiers and Sailors Testament.
Sale this office for order If ordered to
sent by mail so cents
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adjustment being at the left side. The
collar IS cut in shawl effect, the points
crossing at the front and fastening at
either side Of the panel where the belt
is interrupted.
Among the modes there are also de-
lightful little shirt waist dresses Of
satin, crepe. voile, etc, made with
plated skirts and simple blouses. Ere
quently several rows OF stitches arc
added to the lower edge Of the skirt
and 80 -l r.af. .f f.l Sea
the collar and belt il desired. A smart
shade and good material. however,
make the use Of trimming unnecessary
unless particularly desired.
For combinations OF materials, sat
in and twill. for Instance, or char
meuse and Georgette. there comes a
pretty model with applied box plaits
which extend from tho waist to a deep
fiounce on the skirt into which they
are lost The skirt is gathered and
the very deep founce IS OF contrasting
material. while the upper part cores
ponds with the waist and sleeves. The
plaits, however, match the hounces.
Glrdles on Autumn frocks are both
wide and narrow, the former being a
natural holdoVer in connection with
the Russian modes Side fastening,
too. is a feature Of the. new styles.
though one sees many good looking
frooks opening straight up the front
to the collar line, or. in some in
stances. buttoning down each side OF
/ the front from shoulder 10 hip line or
/ further. There are some new Ameri-
/ can colors to share favor with those
sent over from Paris. They include
! three pure blue tones called virgin" {"
Madonna" and tapestry The "vir-
gin blue, a clear soft toning; the
Madonna" a military, and the tapes.
try" a very dark blue with grayish
cast Wood browns and soft greens in
varying tones, gray and rich purple
are also to be found among the smart
American shades.
The woman who is in doubt about
the style OF her skirt will make no
mistake in selecting q plated model
The lines OF the newest skirts aare
straighter and longer than those OF
last season, One reason why p,a..s
are so popular is because they give
the straight narrow lines without
making the narrowness uncomfortable
and though killing is allowable the
\ plating is more often employed in fiai
panels. Tunic arrangements with
I narrow underskirts are promised
( much popularity. The devising oi
such effects gives scope to the design
/ or. Flying panels, lined perhaps viii
contrasting color, are liked. and soft
ly draped yet comparatively straight
tunics are liked also. This tunic and
underskirt idea offers excellent oppor
tunities for making over old frocks.
Ginghams have been 50 popular dur
ing the summer Just closed. that the,
win be continued for house dresses, al
j ready we are hearing OF serge eine
n hams and gingham volles, whicl
means that these fashionable fabric
u are taking on the designs and colol
J inKs OF the popular tub fabric
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fabric such as duvetyn or velour dc
laine in China blue, old gold or cerise.
To Paris are we indebted for a few
new colors, notably a charming green
called Riga, Ibis a brilliant coral pc
cuiiar TO the bird OF that name, pilot,
q wonderful blue and a royal purple
called "neophyte" The last-named Is
featured principally IN hats, but It can
be used for dressy costumes when COM
bined with black silk braid or a dark
fur.
A one-piece costume Of pilot twill
has several interesting features, such
as a plated tunic, draped collar, wide
belt and button-trlmmed sleeves. The
ample waist. the close shoulder and
straight line from shoulder to hip. the
narrow skirt bottom, all are in the sea
sons movement and all are kind to the
figure. The waist Of the frock IN cues
tion buttons at the front and is with
out trimming other than the wide belt
Of self-material and collar Of spotted
chiffon cloth. and .aN
Although Il was said sometime ago
that plaids would not be worn ex EN-.
sively, they are in greater dem and
ludn tNtI AoI btIdldtt ohAlAos Aut
sports girl and the college girl-who
can distinguish one from the othcr-
both are devotees OF big plaids and
they use them, with simple waists OF
silk and flannel. The waists button w
close to the throat and have high col
lars. The high close collar is another
feature OF fashion With which women
will have TO reckon during the I'all
and Winter, because everyone Is be
ginning to affect It.
Quite the simplest and most youth.
ful Of frocks is one fashioned in jade
green velveteen. The skirt is plai ed
under a belt Of green satin. the collar
is also OF satin and the waist buttons
at the left side. There, you have the
complete story-simple and straight
forward, but It IS true to the minui PSI
detail The velvet and suede finished
cloths are exceedingly smart though
the scarcity OF them Is giving velvet
velveteen and the soft heavy silks
more chance than usual in the sui
and costume field. at D..
The semi-princess frocks are charm
ing and becoming to all figures. De
/ signed especially for informal hom'
affairs Is a frock in rose broadcloti
trimmed with plaid velvet. The from
panel extends from neck to hem, tn
Evening journal., 1917-10-13
I.emnnadn Rncinn

An economical lemonade can be
made from three lemons, a juicy
orange and one and one-half cups OF
sugar Squeeze the Juice from the
fruit. Cut the lemon rinds and
pulp into pieces. add one-half cup
OF the sugar and let them stand one
OF two hours. Then pour one-half cup
Of water over them and press the liq-
uld through a colander. Make a
syrup from the remaining sugar with
one-half cup OF WATER Pour this
hot into the fruit juice. Combine this
with the liquid from the rinds and
add three cups of'wateT. When ready
to use dilute itewith more water to
suit the taste.
A Simple Remedy for Rust Stains.
The worst rust stains can be re
moved without injury to the f9bricl
by applying boiling rhubarb juice.
Evening journal., 1917-10-13
uses for oId corl..


Old corks should never be thrown
away as. worthless. because, when
they are too cracked OF broken to be
OF use IN any capacity where sound
ness Is essential they are excellent
Gre lighters. A suitably sized cork
with a pin driven through IL consti-
n tutos a capital and absolutely i'm
movable "save-all' for candlesticks,
permitting the tiniest pieces Of can
die 10 be used 20 the last. II look
ing-glass loses It's grip nothing
answers more satisfactorily TO keep
II In position than a small cork, fas-
tened by a ribbon or cord to the
support and inserted between It and
the glass at a point which will in
sure the right tilt. A slice OF cork
glued to each of the back lower cor
ners of picture-frames on a wall that
Is liable to be damp at times keeps
the frames from actual contact with
the wall. and prevents damage 70
valuable paintings or engravings.
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

Embroidery Popular Despite Knitting Craze
Among the New Offerings Are Designs for Handker-
1N1 y n, chiefs and Petticoat FIouhcings. -

the handkerchiefs or a tiny edging
Of aValenciennes or oluny lace may
be added. The experienced embroid-
erer no doubt would like 10 add but
tonholed scallops AMI certainly her
Judgment will be approved because
the idea Is practical as,well as pretty.
Quite as dainty as the handker-
chiefs is the ribbon and rose design
for the "best" petticoat. Lace or
strong washable net is appliqued to
Evening journal., 1917-10-13
GUIDE 10 PATTERNs

The fashions shown on this page
are Pictorial Review designs. Mum
bers and sizes are as follows:
Costume No. 7410. Sizes. "a 70
A inches bust Price. % cents.
Costume No. 7412. Sizes, IA to 30
years. Price, 20 cents.
Costume No. 7404. Sizes, 16 20 20
years. Price, 20 cents.
Costume No. 7415. Sizes. "a TO 46
inches bust. Price. 25 cents.
Costume No. 74O4. Sizes. "a TO A
inches bust. Price, 25 cents.
Costume No. 7417. Sizes. "a 10 "A
inches bust. Price, 25 cents.
Skirt No. 1882. Sizes, "a to 80 in
ches waist. Price. 20 cents. (Home
Dressmaker's Corner).
Embroidery No. 123S6-Transier
pattern. blue. supplies 10 OF eacn ..
the four small motifs, and SIX OF INV
two larger motifs. 20 cents. .-,,-
Embroidery No 12SS5-I ra1sdes ~
pattern, blue supplies 3 yards o. sny
design. which IS inches high inoiu~
n ing the scallops. 20 cents
! crosby Hill q Go. -
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

7 + seems as II almost every other
woman one meets In the street cars
= Is knitting for the soldiers, for
a..-.l- is the craze OF the moment.
Yet many Of these very women spend
almost as much time with their em-
broidery, for they are not unmindful
OF friends at home 10 whom gifts
soon must be presented.
Among the new embroideries are
some exceedingly dainty handker.
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

chiefs which may be made In sets Of
three OF six, and fiounclngs for petit
coats. Only the simplest stitches are
used. in developing the patterns In
the handkerchiefs shown here; II an
initial or a monogram Is added, Il
is done In raised satin stitch. Eyelet
raised satin. French knots and out
Evening journal., 1917-10-13
@sMssl0 e.u 1892

along the bordered edge Of material.
With the skirt and tunic both cut,
begin the construction with the skirt.
Slash on left side along small 20" per
forations and finish edges for closing.
Close center-back seam and gather at
upper edge between 'T'' perforations
b, Next, adjust the stay to position IN
derneath, the skirt, center-fronts, cen
ter-backs and left side edges even
bring small 20" perforation at right
side OF skirt TO corresponding perfora
tion In stay and close on the left side
Single large 20" perforation indicates
center-front and double small "o' per
forations, center-back Of stay.
Then take the tunic and join from
and back cores as notched. Fold thu
front and side gore Tin one pieoe) s.
as TO bring the single notches at tol
. =. | Ia
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tack. Form plait in back gore creas-
ing on slot perforations and bring
folded edge to line OF small 90 per
forations in front gore; baste plat
and press. 1i o lts.a 0O4
Gather entire upper edge OF tunic
and adjust over the skirt with center
fronts and center-backs even; bring
the right side seam OF tunie to small
90 perforation az side OF stay and
bring left side edges OF tunic and skirt
together 4iia e, nte na
n the tunic is made with open front
the front gore will have TO be cut OF
along line OF small "o"perforatons
and the fronts hemmed or hem
| stitched ttt
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

line stitches are employed in the
working out OF the six handkerchief
corners, and anyone who knows any
thing at al about embroidery knows
that they are not dificult The
woman who has had but little exper-
fence in neediework viii learn them
very quickly. Hemstitched hens
may be used TO finish the edges Of
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

the ribbon and roses by working fine
buttonhole stitches over the net and
material. After the net Is securely
appliqued, the material which may
be lawn, batiste or nainsook is cut
away The outer edges OF the rose
petals and ribbon streameTs are then
worked In raised satin stitch; the
Evening journal., 1917-10-13
Home Dressmaker's Corner
The Popular Tmic Skirt Made in One Piece with
Wastine in High Effect and Closing on Left Side

53i yards 36-inch material. If made
of lace founcing or embroidery. the
same size calls for 2 yards 36-inch
fiounclng for the tunic
To properly cut the skirt, fold the
material In half and place the section
OF the pattern marked "Op on the
lengthwise fold OF material. with the
pieeing for the skirt to the right Of It.
Next take the goods for the tunic
and fold in half. Place the tunic
front and side gore, lettered ID" on
the lengthwise fold, the back gore to
the right There will remain sufficient
material for the piecing. Double the
goods, with right sides facing, place
the pattern on II and cut. If the skirt
and tunic are made Of houncing, trim
of Is inch from lower edges and place
patterns on material with lower edges
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They will then be as good as new.
Curtain rings sometimes run with
great difficulty and seem to stick TO
the pole To remedy this take on all
the rings and rub the pole well with
kerosene until IL Is quite smooth
when the rings will be Found to sliT
along with the greatest ease. %
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

it is a distinct fashion misdemeanor to
have It somble. - ~
Quiet colors enhanced by smart silk
braiding. embroidery and collars and
CUTS Of toneful velvets are considered
de rigeur both at home and abroad.
Black is permissible only II enriched
with the glowing tones OF wool stitch
cry, or II combined with contrasting
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

leaves In seed and heavy outline
stitches, and the scallops in button
hole stitch.
In additiob to batiste, etc, one
may. use silk OF satin for the petit
coat So far. as silk underskirts are
concerned, crepe de chine and satin
seem TO divide honors in the esti
mate Of the leading designers.
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together and close the seam forming
cascade drapery; leave the left side
seam free above the single large 90
perforaTion and finish edges for a
placket Form plait each side Of
center-front placing "T'' on corres-
ponding small %" perforations and
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

Renovating Curtain Rings and Poles.
Instead OF throwing away curtain
pins and hooks, when they get black,
boil for lew minutes In a. half
oupfui OF vinegar and the same guam
tityi OF water Take them out and
rinse them well in cold water. and
rub them dry with q clean duster
Evening journal., 1917-10-13

the full folds fall comparatively
straight. A popular model for tunic
skirt is shown here, the design being
made in one piece and gathered at the
top. The waistline- Is high, and. the
closing is effected at the left side
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Mounted on the skirt is two.piece
tunic with panel back, the sides being
draped In cascade effect. bot
In medium size the skirt requires
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-HE new note in the tunic skirts
for Autumn and Winter is sound
i ed chiefly in the drapery. The full
ness is at the side, with fiat front and
back, but because Of the large waist
line and the soft stuffs used In the
development Of the majority Of skirts,
Evening journal., 1917-10-13
741O
Bv MAUDE HALL

BY MAUDE HALL.
r 7 NITBD STATES soldiers are
going 70 sing their way to the
trenches, and the girls they
leave behind them are going to
reflect their cheerfulness and .Optim-
ism IN the frocks they wear The I'M
expected note in autumn fashions is
the colorful frock. It is not gay, but
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-09
At Glance
Brief Bits of News From
Western Montana
Communities.

Oarby.-Professor White. principal
of the Darby schools during the past
term, left yesterday for New York,
having received word that his father
was very i'll. He will return during
the summer, as he will serve as prin-
cipal of the Darby schools again next
year
Several large herds of sheep have
been brought into the East and West
Fork sections to Craze, during the
past two weeks. It is reported that
grazing is especially good in this sec
ton Of the valley this year.
W. |. Moody and family are now
at University Heights for the summer.
George Waldo, who has been sta
toned near Gardiner, as a guard in
the Yellowstone National park. since
last fail. returned home Thursday. He
states that about 1000 elks died in
that vicinity during the winter while
a large number of domestic cattle
starved to death in the same section
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-09
State Flashes

Will Speak in Anaconda.-JamesW
Gerard, former ambassador to Ger
many, who is coming to Montana in
August for visit, will speak before
tn" Rotary club in Anaconda. A din
ner at the Country club will be ar
ranged in his honor.
New Eank at hariowton.-Work has
started on the new building which Is
to house the Continental Bank and
Trust company of Harlowton. The
building will be of brick and strictly
modern.
Librarian Gets Too littie.-John F..
! Davies. librarian of the public library
at Butte. has handed in his rcsigna :
ton. He states that Butte paws less
for the service performed than any
city the same size in the country.
Jealousy Leads to kiliine.-Patrick
Lavclie shot and killed himself at
kalispell after he had shot Miss
Mamie DinsmOre three times. The
shooting. caused b. jealousy, it is said
occurred ON the main street of the
town.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-09
CORVALLIS BAND PLANS
SERIES OF CONCERTS
Valley Musicians to Give En-
tertainments Twice a
Month.
FIRST ONE JUNE IS
New Band Stand to Be Erec-
ted at Old School
Building.

Corvallis. June -(Special)-1n APP
probation of n generous subscription
fund contributed by the business men
of Corvallis, the Corvallis band is ar
ranging for a series of semi monthly
open air concerts. to be given every
other Saturday evening. The first of
the concerts will be given June 10. A
band stand is to be erected at the old
school building, and the concerts will
be given there. The wives of the
band members plan to serve ice cream
and cake during the concerts.
The Corvallis band was organized
II months ago. and through weekly
rehcarsals under the efficient leader
ship Of 4. j. Davenport, the organiza-
ton has advanced steadily The OBJ
jcct of the band is by no means mer-
conary and despite the number of
concerts and engagements it has had.
has been barely self supporting so far.
The desire of the members of the band
is to boost Corvallis and the Bitter
Root valley by giving it first class
organization. such as a larger
community might well' be proud Of
The people of the entire valley are
cordially invited to attend the Satur-
day evening concerts.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-09
INCORPORATION OF
DARBY IS PLANNED

Darby, June S.-(Special) -Prelim-
mary plans for the incorporation of
the town of Darby We're formula ted
at mass meeting called especially to
consider this matter A large number
OF citizens attended the meeting and
great interest was shown in the prof.
ect. A committee was appointed to
secure a plat of the town. and one
to arrange for the circulation of a
petition for Incorporation, which is to
be presented to the county commits
sioners. Through these committees,
speedy action on the matter has been
secured, and unless unforeseen devotion
ments take place it is expected that
Darby will be incorporated within a
few months.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-06-09
BUTTE REGISTRATION
LEADS TO FATALITY

Butte, June S.-Jani Lusa. native
of Finland was shot and fatally
wounded by Detective Powell. of the
Butte police force. while his COM
panion and fellow countryman, Arvo
Pattikagas, is confined in the emer-
gency hospital. suffering from a bullet
wound in the left shoulder, as the re-
suit of the apparent failure of the lat =
ter to register. Pattikagas Is n vic
tim of a bullet fired from Lusa's gun,
intended for Powell. Powell escaped
with powder burned face, slight
scalp wound, inflicted by grazing
bullet and a perfoIated hat.
The men were attempting to escape.
I.usa died soon after being taken to
the hospseni. =. - So
Tw DAY Classified
Wantl1s always bring re
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