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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
0ld-Time Target-Sh0Oting.

The following Renaissance is revived
by the Boston Traveller: Just as we are
interested about rife-shootingn now because
of the skillful shots made by some of our
rifemen in the British islands, so were
men interested here and hereabouts hun
dred years ago concerning the rifle-shoot-
ing in that army which had shut up the
British in Boston. Mr.. rockingham, in
his most readable " History of the Siege Of
Boston," says, when referring to matters in
that arm y in the latter days Of July, 1775:
"The Southern rifemen attracted much
attention. They had enlisted with great
prompness, and had marched from 400
to 700 miles For a short time large
bodies Of them arrived in camp. They
were remarkably stalwart men, dressed in
white frocks or rife-shirts and round hats,
and were skillful marksmen At a re-
view company Of them, while on aquick
advance, fired their balls into objects of
seven inches diameter at distance of $50
yards. They were stationed on the lines
and became terrible to the British. The
accounts of their proves were circulated
over England. One Of them, taken pris-
oner, was carried there, and the papers de-
scribe him infinitely as a remarkable curl
osity-" SO there was one American rife
man in England a century ago, and the
English then were thinking of American
rife firing as they now are Mr. Froth-
ingham quotes from letter dated July 10,
1775, in which it is stated that the general
uniform of the riflemen g is made of
brown Holland and Osnaburghs, some
thing like a shirt, double-caped over the
shoulder, in imitation of the Indians, and
ON the breast, in capital letters, is their
motto: Liberty or DEATH" In these
days Americans shoot with Engl1shmen,
not at them-which is much better way
of using rifles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
Buckwheat for Orchards.

For some reason buckwheat, which is
not much Of a crop in itself, is found to be
just the thing for growing in orchards
The dense shade afforded by the plant
keeps the ground light and friable, and
this tendency is further increased by pillow
ing under the green buckwheat at least
once year If the orchard is old, it is
Well not to try to grow the grain, but have
succession of growths through the year
to be turned under when in blossom.
Buckwheat is usually cheap and needs
only half bushel per acre for seed. If
allowed to ripen a crop occasionally, what
is accidentally scattered will furnish suffi-
Gent seeding. This is the cheapest mode
of keeping large orchards in good condi-
ton, as the grand requisite is to keep the
soil, especially the surface soil, loose
Glover Injuries the growth of young trees,
and it requires two years to get crop
ready to pillow under.
Another advantage of buckwheat is
that when rightly managed it becomes an
aid In fighting the codling-moth. If the
trees are kept smooth and no chance for a
lodgment of the worm on the body, many
will hide in the stalks Of buckwheat.
Flowing the ground just before winter sets
in destroys the enemy, as it winters in the
pupa state, and cannot live in contact with
moist earth. Where all the loose stuff,
weeds and rubbish are plowed under just
before freezing thousands of the codling-
moth are destroyed-thus greatly Iessening
the evil the following season. This has
been practically tested by apple growers
of the Grand Traverse Mich. region, who
find buckwheat the best crop to keep their
orchards in good condition.-COr N 7.
Times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
The Wheat WeeyiI.

THERE is a wrong impression as to the
character of this insect (CdlandrG Gran
oria), and especially in reference to the
time of its chief depredations Quite
early III the spring, while wheat was not
yet in blossom, reports came from some
interior counties that the weevil was thus
early committing extensive depredations.
From many other localities we heard SIM
liar reports, but little later in the season.
These were founded in misconceptiOn, for
the truth is the weevil properly preys ,nly
upon the grain, commencing its ravages
about the time of its ripening and contin-
uing them long after it is gathered into
the granary-hence the name of grain or
granary weevil. The grain-weevil in its
perfect state is a dark or pitchy red
winged beetle, or bug, about one-eighth of
an inch long. 1t has a slender proboscis
or snout, curving little downward. The
thoraX, or chest, constitutes about one
half Of its body, and is nearly as large as
the abdomen, or belly, lying back OF the
middle ring. The thOrax is punctured
with large number or holes, giving it a
rough appearance. Over the abdomen
are delicate wings, which are shielded by
wingcovers, having lines or burrows upon
their upper surface running parallel
with their length. The wings do not
entirely cover the tip of the abdomen
The female punctures the ripening or
ripened grain with her beak or rostrum
and deposits one, and sometimes two,
eggs. From the egg is Matched grub,
OF worm, which eats its way into the grain,
closing up the aperture behind it with ex-
crement so that it lies perfectly shielded
from external injury. No mechanical ac-
ton short OF crushing the kernel can dis
turD the destroyer. They are effectualy
destroyed by kiln-drying the grain. This
worm, or grub, grows to about one-twelftI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
Judging Horses.

THE purchasers ofhorses for the French
army always endeavor to obtain first
look at the animal when he is tranquil
and in the stable; noting if the animal
supports itself equally well on all its legs,
and if one seems to yield to especially ex-
anime it. Attention is then directed to
the Iargeness of the pupil of the eye,
which ought to be more exposed to full
light. After the animal has been led out
of the stable the eye ought to be again
examined; observe, has the pupil con-
tracted-if not, the sight is feeble. 9th
ers, to test the power of vision, feign to
strike the forehead with the hand. If the
hollow over the eyes be profound and
temples gray, old age is to be concluded
Wounds about the temples suggest attacks
of staggers, and when the end of the nose
presents circular scars it may be con-
Guided that the horse has been twitched
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

THIS is an advertising age. Every man
who is up to the times takes care that the
world knows it. A trade candle is not hidden
under bushel, but placed upon hill. Bust
ness is found to increase in direct ratio with
the amount of money iudiciously expended
in letting the public know where you are and
what you have got to sell. The great diff
Guilty is to know when, where and how to do
it. This led to the establishment of adver-
Using agencies, of which the most extensive
and reliable is that of Geo. P. RoweH q Co.,
of New York, which has met with a success
unparalleled in the history of similar under
takings. They are the largest customers the
newspapers of the United States have, and
have so managed to simplify and arrange the
advertising system as secures the greatest
amount Of publicity for the lowest amount
of money More than five thousand Amer-
can periodicals are received regularly, and
kept on file at their Office which is located in
the New York Times building, Al Park Row,
and we are informed that their corps of as
sistants outnumber the combined force of
any four similar establishments now in ex-
istence. Visitors to New York will find til cir
office capital place to find news from home,
for it must be a secluded spot which is not
represented by paper on their extensive
files, which are always open to free inspec-
tion.-Da0emport (IoWa) Democrat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

of an inch in length; its body is white and
soft, with nine rings around it. The head
is small, round, yellow-cOlored and pro
vided with cutting instruments. Arriving
at maturity, which is not till after the
-four portion of the wheat-kernel has been
principally devoured, this worm, or lar
vac, assumes nymph or chrysalis state
Qike that between the worm and the but
terfy), and within two weeks after the per
feet weevil is formed, which eats its way
out through the shell and goes forth to de
post its eggs, in turn, upon other sound
kernels. They are very productive, a
single pair often multiplying 5000 or
5000 in a single year. Both the perfect
insect and the grub feed upon the grain
". T. Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
Kindness to Mich Cows.

ONE Of the greatest errors in overcom-
ing cows that are unquiet while being
MIXED is to whip, beat and brawl at
them. This is generally done; and the
COW becomes afraid and angry, and, in
stead Of becoming better, gets worse. They
dislike to be MIXED for they know that
loud words and hard blows always attend
the operation. They dread to see the
mixer as the little urchin breads to see
the birchen rod in the hand of an angry
pedagogue, when he expects to have it APP
piled to his person. A COW mildly and
properly treated is pleased to see the
mixer, gladly awaits his or her approach,
and submits with pleasure to the operation
of being MIXED.
Every one having experience with COWS
is aware of this fact. But the COW is op-
posed to change of mixers she soon be
comes attached to one person who per-
forms the operation, and does not willing
ly and freely give down her milk to an
other person; therefore, have one mixer
to certain COWS, and bear in mind if YOU
change mixers it is at the expense of a
loss of milk and of injury to the COW.
All animals appreciate kind treatment
and resent abuse See that those who
handle them control themselves, govern
| their passions, talk low and quietly under
almost any provOcation, and soon the
COWS will learn that they are not going to
be abused, and will submit to the opera
| tion.-Ohio Farmer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
Facts Worth Remembering.

IT is worth while for all farmers, every
where, to remember that thorough culture
IS better than three mortgages on their
farms
That an offensive war against weeds is
five times less expensive than defensive
one
That good fences always pay better than
lawsuits with neighbors.
That hay is good deal cheaper made
in summer than purchased in winter.
That more stock perish from famine
than founder.
That horse who lays his ears back and
looks lightning when anyone approaches
him is vicious. Don't buy him.
That scrimping the feed of fatting hogs
is waste of grain.
That over-fed fowls Won't lay eggs.
That educating children properly is
money lent at 100 per cent.
That one evening spent at home in study
is more profitable than ten lounging about
country taverns.
That COWS should always be MIXED reg
ularly and clean
That it is the duty of every man to take
a good, reliable, entertaining paper, and
pay for it promptly, of consolidating
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

WILHoFT's Tonic !-UNFAILING AND IN
FALLIBLE This great Chill Tonic cures
Chills without the intervention of doctors
and their bills. No consulting visits-no
prescriptions to be tilled-no huge bills, en-
failing pecuniary mbarrassments, added to
loss of health. 1t is the friend of the poor
man because it enables him to earn living,
and of the rich because it prepares him to
enjoy his wealth. This great boon to man.
kind is cheap, safe and prompt. WHEELoCK,
FINLAY u Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

-Advertisingpay A Toledo man adj
vertised for servant girl, and one of his
three wives knocked at the door in less
than five hours after the paper was out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

PERsoNAL.-R. L. Mott, Columbus, CD
" l have used DR.. SIMMONS LIVER REGU-
LATOR myself and in my family for years,
and pronounce it one Of the most salts,
factory medicines that can be used. Moth
ing would induce me to be without it, and
recommend all my friends, if they want to
secure health. TO always keen it on hand"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

OFFICERS and soldiers who served in the
army, physicians, surgeons and eminent
men and women everywhere, join in recon-
mending JohmSon's Anodgne Limimeaet to be
the best internal and external family medi-
cine ever invented. That's our experience
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

The London Lancet says that no per.
son should sit for more than half an hour
S'posen fellow is sitting on the sofa with
his girl, is he gong to be particular to a
minute?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

The honest man who tells his wife
everything that happens is matched by
the man who tells his better halt MANY
things which do not happen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

ALL the year round Sherida1a's Cavalry
Condition POWDERS should be given to horses
that are except up" To horses and cattle
that Craze in summer they should only be
given in winter and spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

with cord to insure his quietness while
being shod, or having to submit to severe
painful operations.-JougTal Of Agricult-
are
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

The State Prison at Philadelphia has
stopped cigar making, being unable to
compete with the Connecticut institution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

No WONDER the world IS sour. E. L. Prus
sing q CO., Chicago, can make $50 barrels
White Wine Vinegar daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

l. ing granting, vanishing polishing kalsomfning
papering lettering staining gliding, etc. soc. Book
OF Alphabets, Soc Scrolls and Ornaments 81. Light
ming Calculator, CSC. Matchmaker and Jeweler, Soc
Soapmaker 25 Taxidermist, So OF booksellers or by
mail. JESSE HANEY & CO., 119 Nassau St., n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

WILLHAVE OUR GOODS. Send 2J cents and we
Will send by mail, prepaid our LAMP FILLEE, with
whichyou can fill any Kerosene Lamp tcithOut re-
n mOUjnq chimney or getting grease outside OF Lamp.
U At same time we mail you all our circulars and
p terms to agents on twenty useful household
, articles With which any person can make from 81
l. to 50 daily. WeWant Agents everywhere.
= NATIONAL AGENTS EMPORIU NJ.
Z BOSTON. &tsS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

an SALARY only. Agents wanted, Male and
" Female. Address G. B. Christian. Marion Ohio
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

CARPENTERS Manuai.-A practical guide
to use of all tools and all operations of the trade;
also drawing for carpenters forms of contracts spec
hcatlons plans etc. with plain instructions for begin
ners and full glossary of terms used in trade. Illus
trated: SO cts, of booksellers, or by mail. JESSE
HANEY & CO., 119 Nassau St., N. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

NEysr BOOK" Gleanlugs." NOl0 ready Agents
IN h w address LOUIS LLOYD d CO., Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
DOUBLE YOUR, TRADE

Druggists, Grocers and Dealers Pure China &c Japan
Teas in sealed packages, screCtGp cans boxes half
GrOlOe1S prices Send for circular. The WELLS
TEA COMPANY, 201 Futon-st. n. y. Z. o. Box 1850.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

w5In ice splendid NEW illustrated Book
WILL Ill of the authors 80 years
IN The life and thrilling adventures among
EkE ME&1 Indians in border wars hunting
sHsa W e " wild animals, ETC. The best and
only new and complete book on the wild FAR WEST
Beats 07yttj1g to sell AGENTS WANTED.
T. A. HUTCHINSON & Co., ST, LOUIS, Mo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

GOO per Week Salary. Male or Female. Circu-
DcO lar free Address Crystal Co.. Indianapolis Ind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19
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DE- FINE VISITING CARDS by mail for Csc Ad
As9 dress T. C THOMSON. AZ E Twelfth St. Chica..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

-: "A per nay. Agents wanted ither sex. Capt.
d Otal required 15c City Novelty Co. ,Budalo,N.4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-08-19

LIVER. FAMILY WANTS 1T. Money i'll
LSold by Agents. Address NJ. NOVEL. Erie.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12
A Medical Monkey.

All previous narratives Of lntelll-
gent proceedings OH the part OF animals
are thrown into the shode by the fol-
lowing account cf 2, medical monkey,
described by 't3le Oriental correspond
ent Of o j ondon journal;
He one day saw a monkey holding
a snake by the throat and rubbing it.,
head in the dirt; but az the ground
was moist aud damp the snake was
not readily Killed by this mode Of
punishment. Every now and then
the monkey would look most know
ingly III the face OF the reptile to see
if it was dead; and in the course Of
one Of these Investigations the mon
key received n severe bite. This an.
gered him, and he speedily dispatched
the snake, bat lis coils had hardly re
laxcd before the monkey reeled and
fell PROSTATE, aud apparently in all
tia agonies Of death by poison. ~
this time an aged locking monkey ar
rived on the scene, ard after examin-
ing the bodies Of the snake and its
victim, he Immediately atarted for
some bushes, where he collected some
leaves of the plant known as the red
chercLita. These lie rapidly and skill
fully fashioned into sort Of pill,
which he administered to his snake
bitten companion, who speedily re-
vived and walked off with his pnysi-
clan, The story is declared to come
from trustworthy sources.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12
HE HID His Neg Full.

Yesterday afternoon a man dressed
in good clothes, an eye-slass and a
golr:. raounted cane, and possessing
altogether rather clerical appear
ance, hailed a passing streetcar.
There was nothing unusual or par
ticularly noticeable in this except the
air of lofty dignity with which he
commanded halt and the desperate
effort which he made to maintain his
centre of graviw as he passed to yao
car ard cor oe&.el yha fact that lo"a.
slightly ineumsted. Arriving at the
door he solemnly raised his right
foot to enter, but not raising it high
enough, he fell headlons to the floor
of the car. Raising himself up
with some difficulty he cast severely
reproving look at the old gentleman
sitting near the door and said
"Sir, what d'you lift this car fer
just as l was going to get in7
my dear sir, didn't lift the car,
replied the old gentleman, meekly.
Casting as steady gaze on the old
gentleman as he could under the
circumstances, he replied
"Well, perhaps you didn't |
won't tempt to argue with man in
your condition. My amiable friend,
its my calm and deliberate opinion
that you've been looking upon the
wine when it is red. Very sorry to
see it in man Of your age. What
you s'pose your mother would say
if she would see you intoxicated ?
My friend, I've wept many bitter
tears over such cases as yours. Yes,
he continued, in a falterlng voice,
and pulling out lis handkerchief,
land 1m--if l amt weeping now,
as You'll readi'v observe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12

a barber, while cutting the hair Of
Il rural customer, ran his scissors
against some hard substance, which
proved TO be a milestone. The old
farmer said he chad missed that whet-
stone ever since haying time last July,
and had looked all over a ten-acrs
field for it, but now remembered stick
ing it up oyer his ear"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12

A VIRGINIA City butcher told a
painter to make him a sign which
should read "Multum in Parvo Saus-
ages" When he got it, great flaming
letters showed him Mutton in Porko
Sausage. 1t took three men TO get
The cleaver ont Of his hands.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12

A KEoKUK lady while engaged in
the pursuit of her domestic duties, en-
countered a mouse in a four barrel.
Now, nest ladies, under similar cir
cumstances, would have uttered few
feminine shrieks ard then sought safe
~ IN the carret But this one pos
grssoi mora than the ordinary degree
OF lemlnIne courage. She summoned
tho hired man, and told him to get
the shotgun, call the bulldog and
station himself at a convenient dis
lance. Then she climbed up stairs
commenced to punch the -four barrel
vigorously with pole. Presently the
mouse made its appearance and start
ed across the floor. The dog at once
went in pursuit. The man fred and
the dog dropped dead. The lady faint
ed and fell down stairs, and the hired
man, thinking size was killed, and
fearing that he would be arrested for
murder, disappeared, and has not been
seen since. The mouse escaped.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12

THERE is no greater work on the
earth than that of developing every
thing in man, of bringing it into har,
mony, Of holding it back from wrong
doing and pushing it forward to pos
tive excellence. He builds a great
thing who builds a pyramid; but he
builds a greater thing who builds a
character.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12
( NO. lS

A PLAIN-sroKEN preacher delivered
the following from his desk: II would
announce to the congregation, proba-
bly, by mistake, there was left at the
meeting house this morning a small
cotton umbrella much damaged by
time and wear and of an exceedingly
pale blue color, in place whereof was
taken a very large black silk umbrella
Of great beauty. Blunders Of this sort,
my brethcrn, are getting a little too
common.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-03-12
To the Voters Of Fred
erick County.

~ ENTLEMEN-G Grateful for the very
" fattering vote | received at the last
Republican Nominating Convention, I
again at the urgent solicitation Of n any
warm friends in the several districts OF the
county, announce myself as candidate
for tho next Sheriffalty, and respectfully
solicit your support. -