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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
APRON IS A BECOMING AFFAIR
Trieksy Thing Of Pink Striped Cling
ham Donned by Many Of the Happy
Little Brides.

An apron is really a pretty and
charming thing when It's artistic pos
sibilitles are considered, and II may
be made n becoming AFFAIR. Usually
it Is the little bride who affects aprons
that have charm; her morning aprons
are trickSy affairs 81 pink striped
gngham. with a smart flare IN the
skirt part and coquetfish little bib
above the waist llne-and very crisp
strings that tie in a biz bow behind.
An elderly houSekeeper would feel a
bit foolish in such an apron-even
though when she goes 20 q matinee she
wears a dainty blouse quite as youth
ful as any the little bride would Sc
lect.
The house apron Of the average
good hOusekceper Is made Of checked
bingham with narrow belt band that
pins at the back This unbeautiful
but extremely practical affair IS donncd
when household labors demand protec-
tion Of the gown-hut you never catch
the houSekceper az the front door Ira
il. as sometimes you catch the little
bride in her Overwhelmingly becom-
ing pink print apron. There seems 20
be no good reason why every house
apron should not have the qualities Of
grace and becomingncSS. Why wear
checked brown gngham II pale blue
chamhray matches ones eyes or blue
checked Bingham If something in pink
print will set of ones complexionr
And why a straight. shapeless apron
when a really smart one with circu-
lar shaped skirt with n bib with tx
tensions that button NJ the back 81 the
neck can be obtained ar modest price
or manufactured in an hour or two in
the home sewing room?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
RUFFLES ARE MUCH IN USE
Trimming Used TO Edge circies, COL
lars, Sash Ends. TO Trim TUNES
and Other Ways.

The extensive use Of fine plated ruff
fieS. by the way. Is an interesting fea-
ture Of the new season. This trimming
is from one-half inch wide To three
inches and is used To edge girdles.
fichu collars. sash ends and i applied
in endless ways 10 trim apron tunics
and overskirts.
An effective and extremely new
trimming is colored organdy. which Is
much used on silks. A large figured
foulard in navy blue and white he's a
soft shawl collar Of dark blue organdy.
and the flowing cuffs and sash are OF
il. Navy blue organdy Is also attrac-
lively applied N oyster white crepe
de chine in zigzag inch wide rows at
the hips. and AT the bottom Of the skirt
and Is used for the vcStee.
ChemIsettes In white batiste. tucked
and lace trimmed. are strongly In evil
dence on taffeta. satin and faille silk
frocks. For the most part the cheni-
settle is collarleSs and is fitted into the
low round or oval neck ~ the frock.
Sometimes the frock Is slashed sew
eral inches in front where the chemi-
settle shows through. Embroidered
georgette and crepe de chine are also
used for the chemisette.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
TO COMBAT ONION DISEASES
Pennsylvania Growers Preparing 10
Control Ailments as Result Of
Two Demonstrations.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture
Onion growers in many sections Of
Pennsylvania are preparing 20 com
bat onion diseases this year as re-
suit Of onion-smut control dcmonStra-
lions held In the state last season.
The treatment consisted in the appli-
cation by means Of a drip attachment
on the seeder. 81 a formalin solution
Gone pint 20 sixteen gallons) TO the
seeds after they are dropped in the
furrow and before they are covered.
ON plot treated for onion smut the
yield was at the rate OF ESQ bushels
an acre. and on the untreated II was
only 300 bushels The increase as
result Of treatment was 90 per cent.
and the cost was only $40 an acre.
In the other demonstration mentioned
in the report the yield on the treated
plot was AZ the rate OF 42O bushels
ma acre. and on the untreated only
$50 bushels the increase being 1873
per cent. and the cost an acre S3.40.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
DON'T DRUG KIDNEYS
RUB BACkACHE AWAY
Instant relief! Rub pain. soreness and
stiffness from your back with
"St. Jacobs Liniment."

Kidneys cause backache? No!
They have no nerves. therefore can
not cause pain. Listen Your back
ache is caused by lumbago. sciatica
or strain. and the quickest relief IS
soothing. penetrating "St- Jacobs Lini-
ment." Rub II right on the ache or
tender spot. and instantly the pain,
soreness, stiffness and lameneSs dis
appears. Don't stay crippled Get
small trial bottle Of est Jacobs Lini
ment" from your druggist and timber
up. A moment after IL is applied you'll
wonder what became Of the backa che,
sciatica or lumbago pain. est Jacobs
Liniment" stops any pain az once II IS
harmless and doesn't burn or discolor
the skin.
It's the only application 70 rub on a
weak. lame or painful back. or for
Iumbago. sciatica. neuralgia. rheuma.
tIsm. sprains or strain.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
INDIAN DESIGNS IN RIBBON
Beautiful Panama Hat; Deeper
Tones for Outing Hats.

Smart ribbons have been brought out
I'm Indian designs for outing hats for
women. While the designs are In
dian. the colors are delicate and sue
gest beautiful Panama hat. In the
deeper tones for outing hats there are
ribbons OF Roman effect. The polka
dot is good for hat trimming. and in
dot as big as an apple.
There are beautiful things In two
tone ribbons. one side one color and
one the other. Some Of these are all
in the pastel shades and others in
deeper tones. contrasting colors
brought together Two colors are also
used in beautiful quality grosgrain
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
SOME FASHION NOTES.

The new vest collars are made OF
pique.
Tailor-made suits are almost classi-
cally plain.
rridcsccnt embroidered tulle - pop
ular for evening robes.
The spring hats display brims wide
at the sides.
The hest waists have their collar
idea repeated in their cuffs.
IT'S said the new skirts will hang
six inches from the ground.
For sport wear are the Buster
Brown waists developed In wolfe.
Long tight sleeves are usually seen
on the simpler wooden frocks.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
No Involvement.

"Ah. good mawnn'. sab ." pompous'
~ saluted a saddlc-hued. Side-whis-
kered stranger "Afuh name is BO-
sanko. sah-Puhfessah 'GuStuS BOSan-
ko. de famous Egyptian Seer | lee
lures tonight at de knights and Ladies
@ de Golden 'Scutcheon hall at fifty
ceuts admission. and afterwards raises
dc dead. right dar befo' you wonderin
eyes Low me to presentate yo' wild
one o. muh handbills. sab. and 70
'spreSs dc hope dat"
"Humphl :" interrupted old Brother
Soggy. "Yo' KANT do no bizness wild
me. sah-uhkaSe why; r. done got
fou' wives buried. and stidder havin
'em raised / 'drather pay money 10
have 'em left right whuh dey az 49,
Kansas City star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
Useful Hint.

"If can secure "a suitable audi.
forum contemplate giving In the
near future q select reading ~ my
own poems said Tenny~on J. Daft
Can YOU favor mo with any hint that
might aid Ia making the event a sue
c,.ssf~
II certainly can replied j. Fuller
Gloom secure your hall. circulate
the news widely that admission will
BE- free and a set 81 silverware given
70 the holder ~ the lucky number.
and then when the audience assemblies.
don't read. Kansas city star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
Imnroued surnleal Device.

The treatment Of broken and other.
wise injured arms has been somewhat
facilitated by the Invention Of new
splin.. which is q mechanical device
ready for instant use in any case with
out regard TO its character. Il Is in
the event Of war, where great num-
her Of cases are TO be treated as quick.
~ as possible. that this new device viii
De NJ the greatest value. II Is adjusted
Go the body of the patient II can be
used on either arm and may be adjust
cd 10 any position I'm whlrh 70 may be
desired % hold the injured arm. II Is
combination Of metal rods with
suitable joints and hinges. so that the
arm IS properly supported and pro
tected az all times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
SELLING FUEL WOOD
BY WEIGHT IS URGED
Heating Value Depends Upon
Weight and Not Upon Bulk.
BY Turning to Wood Fuel Supply
Would Be Conserved and Transpor-
tation elieved-Woe Glands
Would Be Improved.

prepared bv the United states Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Wood for fuel should be sold by
weight instead of by cord measure,
for the heating value depends not upon
the bulk OF the wood but upon its
weight. A pound of dry wood of one
species has about rs much heating
value as a pound of any other spe-
cieS. but two cords may vary 100 per
cent in their value for heating.
II Is the custom 10 sell hard woods
and soft woods AZ slightly different
prices because of differences in heat
ing values. This IS only superficial
classification. however as two species
OF hard woods may have heating
values widely different. Where hard
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04

ribbons. these having the body and
edge different with rich contrasts.
Handsome broad metallic ribbons are
rich and heavy. made 10 wholesale at
so bolt of ten yards.
A ribbon. not new this year. but deep
and rich IN color and design. the lat
ter Egyptian. is the Cleopatra. ana a
ribbon suggesting cnhist art In color
and design a well as the war is avia-
ton.
Ribbons in delicate colors and soft
brocadeS In all widths are for the
rousseau.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
Lives 200 Years!

For more than 200 years, Harlem Oil.
the famous national remedy OF Holland,
has been recognized as an infallible relief
from all forms Of kidney and bladder dis
orders Its very age Is proof that It must
have unusual merit.
II you are troubled with pains or aches
in the back. feel tired in the morning,
headaches, indigestion, insomnia, painful
or too frequent passage Of urine, irritation
or stone in the bladder. YOU will almost
certainly find relief IN GOLD MEDAL
Harlem OIL Capsules. This Il the good
old remedy that has stood the test for
hundreds Of years prepared in the proper
quantity and convenient form to take.
II is imported direct from Holland lab
oratories, and you can get It at any
drug store. 1t Is a standard, oldtime
home remedy and needs no introduction.
Each capsule contains one dose of five
drops and is pleasant and easy TO take.
They will quickly relieve those stiffened
joints. that baclache. rheumatism. lum-
hago, sciatica, gall stones, gravel, brick
dust" etc Your money promptly refund
ed II they do not relieve you. But be sure
20 get the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand.
In boxes, three sizes.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
USE ARSENIC TO
DESTROY TREES
Often Desirable to Employ Some
Method Surer Than That of
Girdling.
AUSTRALIAN PLAN IS GOOD
Useful Directions for Making Poison
Solution for Quick and Effective
Work in All Kinds Of Timber
Are Given.

prepared by the United states Depart
ment OF Agricultural
In cleaning up pasture land or clear
ing new land for crops IL is often
desirable to Kill trees by some method
surer and quicker than the old-time
method of grdling In dealing with
the kinds OF trees which sprout from
the stump. such as the oaks. hicko-
rieS. and red gum, a reliable method
OF killing is especially needed.
For the purpose Of poisoning trees.
arsenic has been successfully used In
both this and other countries often
killing trees in few weeks or a few
days which by the simple girdling
process wonld require months. Useful
directions for making mp a poison So
luton for quick and effective work In
all kinds OF timber, together with the
method OF application are given be-
low. quoted from recent number OF
the Australia Forestry Journal. In
Australia it appears. much inveStign'
tion has been widely used with ex-
celient results
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04

my health so can do all my work and
I am so grateful that am recommend
ing il TO my friends. - Mrs. d. N.
ALTERS, r. r. 4, Oregon. III.
Onlywomen who have suffered the tor
lures Of such troubles and have dragged
along from day TO day can realize the
relief which this famous root and herb
remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. brought to Mrs. Alters.
Women everywhere in Mrs. Alters
condition should profit by her recon-
mendation, and il there are any COM
plications write Lydia f. Pinkhsm's
Medicine Co. Lynn. Mass, for advice.
The result Of their 30 years experience
is at your service.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04

woods and soft woods are mixed to-
gether without regard to the proper
ton of each the values may be 80 diff
ferent. that one man may. for the same
money. buy twice as much heating
value rs another. The shape and size
OF the sticks may also cause great
variation in the actual amount OF
wood substance. and therefore Of fuel
II weight were the measure. the spe-
Cies, shape and size OF sticks would
make little difference. provided the
wood were thoroughly seasoned. II
would be necessary, however, TO fix
certain standards as TO time Of sea-
sonlng of wood.
There is special opportunity for
greater use Of wood for fuel in New
England. New York. New Jersey. Penn
sylvania. Ohio. Indiana. Illinois, Iowa,
Missouri. and the lake states where
there is a rural population Of about
2OO0OOOO, which is estimated TO use
annually 100000 tons of coal. a
considerable proportion Of these fuel
users will find wood available close
enough to their own neighborhood TO
make long freight hauls unnecessary.
By turning TO wood they will not only
conserve the fuel supply and relieve
transportation. but are likely TO con
tribute TO the prosperity Of their own
community. For one thing, the oppor-
tunity 10 sell wood fuel would tend
To encourage the Improvement of farm
Woodlands 10y proper trimmings.
An increased market FOR wood fuel
should open up good opportunities for
operators Of thrasher and silo-cutting
outfits or others who have gasoline or
kerosene engines TO DO custom saving
during the winter
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
HONEY WILL REPLACE SUGAR
Shortage Problem Can Be Solved by
Raising More Bees-Little
Attention Needed.

The sugar shortage has caused much
thought To be taken as to how we may
overcome this difficulty and so FAR the
best suggestion seems to be the gen
eral one Of raising more bees and get
ting more honey. II Is said that honey
can be used in most recipes where
sugar is called for, and It is claimed
that the care of bees is less work than
any other chore connected with the
farm.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
Formula Found Good.
Following is the forlnI

Arsenic pound.
Whiting = pound.
Water. 8 gallons.
washing soda ] pound. or caustic soda
q. pound.
Since the ordinary white arsenious
water 20 any great degree. soda has
10 be used for the purpose. When
large amounts Of the poison are de-
sired washing soda will be cheaper,
but for small amounts cauStic soda
viii perhaps be found the handiest.
To prepare the solution. first dis
solve the soda (ether form) In a con-
venent amount Of water. using heat,
r. desira bic. 70 assist and hasten III;
then slowly add the arsenic previously
made into thin paste (as the house
wife treats her corn-hour). stirring
all the time: place ON a strong fire.
and after it has come 10 the boil. NJ
low II TO remain boiling for at least
half an hour; stir from time to time.
and be careful 10 stand on the side
away from the fumes. as, being poiS-
onous. they are apt 20 cause sickness.
When the arsenic is thoroughly dis
solved. the solution may be- made up
70 the required bulk by adding the
remainder " the water either hot
or cold The whiting is added merely
TO serve as an Indicator OF the trees
treated. as Il turns white on drying.
Winter Best Season.
The best time for carrying on the
operation Of poisoning is when the
tree Is dormant. or during the winter
months This will most surely pre-
vent suckerlng. although trees can
be killed practically any time Of the
year
In applying the poison. the tree Is
first grdlcd by n series Of heavy down.
ward strokes Of the AK through the
bark and we'll into the wood. leaving
the chips protruding outward in q
"frill" extending completely around
The tree. II is necessary that This
drilling" process be thoroughly done
which alone would ordinarily Kill th'
tree after some time. half pin
for small trees TO n quart for yer!
large trees Of the poison is then poure,
INFO the clipped surface. taking car'
20 saiurate the wood thoroughly. Al
old teapot or kettle with a spOu
serves well the purpose Of pogrin'
without needless waste or spillin
down the trees. Saplings may be Gu
/ of low down and the poison applie'
over the stump by a swnb stick
this is done when the sap is dow
the tree will be completely killed an
suckering prevented.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
NOW RAISES
500 CHICKENS
After Being Relieved of Or.
ganic Trouble by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Oregon. Ill took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for an or.

gGnic trouble which
pulled me down IN
al l could not put my
foot 10 the floor and
could scarcely do my
work. and as | live
on a small farm and
raise six hundred
chickens every year
il made it very hard
for me.
II saw the Com
pound advertised in
our paper. and tried
IL. II has restored
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04

A few cents buys a tiny bottle OF
the magic Freezone at any drug store.
Apply n few drops of Freezone upon a
tender. aching corn or callus. In.
stantly that troublesome corn or callus
stops hurting. then shortly you lift il
out. root aud all. without any pain.
soreness or irritation. These little bot
ties Of Freezone contain just enough 70
rid the feet Of every hard corn. soft
corn. corn between the toes and the
Calluses on bottom OF feet. So easy,
SO simple Why wait? No humbuc!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
INCREASE HAY rs PER CENT
Reeomm ended by Department Of Aori-
culture to Maintain and In.
crease Live Stock

prepared by the United states Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
A - per cent increase In the pro-
duction of hay. in order 10 maintain
and II possible to increase the supply
of live stock. IS recommended by the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
Food for THOUGHT.

He am going tonight 70 see
mind render" She-"What good viii
thar Do you7~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04

lady advises girls never TO marry
y man who talks loud-that advice IL
certainly sound.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04
The Great Art.

There is but one art-to omit on,
" knew how TO omit would ask no
other knowledge. a man who knew
how 20 omit would make an ''lllad" of
daily paper.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-04-04

United States department OF agricul-
ture. The production Of hay In the
United States In 1918 was only 10000
100 tons. as compared with $4,000. 900
In 1917. and IL 100000 in 1916. This
failing of was due to- unfavorable sea-
sons and to blowing mp meadow lands
Tor other crops.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-06-01

BERLIN. Mayo 3l.-Herr Wit
tenberr, Director del Banco Naclonal
dc Alemania. gran autoridad Ell ma
terias de firanzas. ha hecho a un
~corresponsaI QHc 10 e~ntrevisto lnte-
r~esantes declaraciones r~clacionadas
con las condolences financieras IN
puestas por los aliados a Alemania
en- el tratado de PaZ.
10 importarte es que sc liegue
a UT acuerdo sobre dichas condlclo-
mes. Que pernitan a Alemanla poder
vivir. Ciertamente que sera ftcil pa
"a "a entente hacer tales conceslo-
mes va que ha pedido demasiado. La
carga financiera que hemos asuml-
do es una de las MAS tremendas, pero
confio Ell que Ia fuerza de nuestra
nacion reprcsentada por sus 90 o o.
miilones de h%abitantes. podra haccr-
nos salir bien de esa enormc cuenta.
LA principal consideration cue
debe tenerse ~presente. es "a de que
tengamos probabilidades para ell ira
bajo. Alemanid, estoT coavenc1do,
csta dispuesta a TRAFALGAR Y la enten-
te no debe per 10 tanto obstrulrie
ell canine. Sierra n labor pesada Y
dura para nosotrcS. Sc firmen o no
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-06-01
~DECLARARON LA HUELGA
Los estivodores del puerto de
Maazanillo, Colima

MANZANILLO, Col. Mayo Is
Ell Srabajo CT los muelleS esta total
mente s~uSpendido. q cauSa de que
aver, los eStibadores lecretacon la
huelga general. Los hueiguistas ext
gen que Sc les aumenten les lornales
a 10 que no acceden las companies
consignatarias. por 10 que nj IN solo
barco de los que eStan en- este puer-
10 ma sido descargaGo Y todos perma-
necen en- Ia bahia. sufriendo con ests
motive el conSiguiente tranSorro en-
vista lie Ia demora para zarpar. Los
cap,tanes dc las embarcaciones han,
pedido a los consignatarios uue bus
quen Ia forma de d~escargar sus mer-
cancias. pues ellos no estar por ell
cspitulo lc perder mas -iempo.
Los huelguiStaS han dsumido una
actitud corrccta Y no han slterado
mazda las precauciones Gel case, ts-
niendo desordenes.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-06-01
EN- HORAS is MINUTOS HIZO SU TRAVE-
SIA TRASATLANTICAE FL HIDROPLANO N. ca
BESIDE que partio de Rockaway, 81 da s, hasta su
Iegada aver a Plymouth, eI poderoso aVIon de
Ia marina americana recorrio 5000 millas

que la realizaron quedaCdn graba-
dos en- la memorial del pueblo amer
cano. He aqui los principles deta-
lies del historlco vUeio que sc inl-
clio el ala 5 del actual ' termlno hoy.
Trpulantes del NC-i: Official
Comandante, Teniente \. {. Read;
Photo. Teniente /. +. Stone; Photo.
Teniente. (grado menor.> ". Hin
ton: Operator de Ia Radiografia,
Ensign H. c. RasSf: M~aQupIsta. Me
CAMEO en- Jese Rhodes: Photo dc Re
ser d, Teniente j. l. Breeze.
Los tramoS vo!ados pcr el NC-t,
fueron los si~guiertes: de Ia Bahia dc
Rockaway a Chatam, doHdc Sc yi0 D
bligado a descender Y de ALI q Hall
fax. Nueva Escocia, $40 millaS, re
corridas en- : horas - minutes; de
Halifax a TrepasSey. Terranoya. $50
milias: S ho:aS. 50 minutes; de Ire
passev a Horta, 200 miilaS, Is no.
raS. Is minutes: de HoTta d Plnta
Delgada. 80 millas; l bora, Il mi
nutos: de Pu:ta Delgada d LtS5oa,
500 mIllaS: . horaS. IL minutes: d
Lishoa a Ferroi. Espana, 500 millas,
: horas. "a minutes; DIS Fe-rol d
Plymouth, $50 millas. s hora$. -
miTutoS.
FL total de milias recor1iGaS por e,
NC-4 fue De 2,9U0. ell 81 horas, Is
minutes.