Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1881-02-24

no better location in the state could
be secured for the cotton mill, the
pulp factory, the tannery and WOODEN
mill. Our conveniences are boundless
Enterprises of the mill and factory
order are all successful. Our -four and
lumber mills produce large quantities of
the best in the market. Materials are
abundant. The waetrpeHer is invit-
ing. Lumber is cheap and labor rca-
sonable. Every attraction worthy of
business attention is here found in its
fullest and best measures challenging
the admiration of enterprise. the
splendor of progress and promising its
best rewards, through the agency of
its mighty arm, splendid water power
which only awaits the advantages Of
the countless wheels of toll and make
Wood the flower county Of the state.
The quarrles Of kaolin clay. found
within the city limit of Centralia are
fast becoming an object of wealth and
are rapidly developing. It's uses arc
increasing. The foundry furnace is
lined with this durable and excellent
material kaolin as remarkable article
for pottery. 1t has some qualities
which destine it to become an article
Of commerce. For its convenience,
durability, prevention of decay and
general superiority it is replacing
other materials more costly and less
useful An inexhaustive supply of
kaOlin clay is imbedded alsng the
banks of the Wisconsin at this point
and car loads Of the raw material are
weekly transported to southern cities
where its uses are constantly multiply
ing. Besides this, there has been
discovered IN this county fine quanti-
ty of scotch granite. 1t admits Of
gIistening polish, and is very durable
It has a smooth, fine texture and is
superior to much that is imported
In time it will be an important item.
The climate here is all that can be
asked for Chills and fevers are
unknown. We have as genial and
sunny weather and healthful location
as any point in the Union. Healthful
both to the people and productions.
Rain is usually adequate to our wants
Snow is sufficient to accommodate the
lumbermen. The plaques and ruinous
are never feared. No prevailing dis
ease threatens US Our men are strong
and ambitious and full of life and
business, not afflicted with blues and
discouragements, labor to achieve
something and prompted by the spirit
of healthy rivalry, each and all
press on and gain the inevitable result
work and win. a good climate must
be favoable to health and the progress.
of man. Examples teach US that the
loftiest minds, the MODEST achieve
ments have, attained in the favored
J J
upon the intellectual and business
thermometer of the world. Then, he
succeeds just in proportion as he
mingIes his thought with his labor.
But health must be the prominent
interest of every people. Generally
speaking we enjoy this. Here in
Wisconsin and Wood County, we
have so clear and temperate a climate
that we see bright-eyed, red-cheeked,
red Tipped women and girls who are
pictures Of health. We see solid boys
with strong frames, ruddy complexion
and broad shoulders, the promise Of
the future. We see thriving villages,
prosperous cities and the brilliant
dawn of a still grander day
The society of the County is equal
to the average. A neighborly gen
crosby is manifest. Although new.
the county has churches OF variety
OF denominations and in nearly every
home newspapers and books can be
found, which are evidences of intel
ligence and desire to keep apace
with the progress OF the times and the
mighty march of the human race,
We have a fine system of free
schools taught on an average eight
months in year, under the super
vision Of County Superintendent.
The buildings are usually commodious
and comfortable and the advantages
in rural districts compare favorable
with those of older counties Besides
these the city schools are noteworthy.
having two of the finest buildings in
the State and a good course OF practi-