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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
WHAT A WOMAN CAN'T DO.
The Man Who Had Seen All Sorts of Sights
Fell Down Easily.

Il suppose I have seen some of the
most wonderful sights in the world" said
the gay young man at the club. 81 have
travelled through the streets of the buried
Pompeii, watched the SUI set from the
peaks of the Alps, witnessed duel on the
gallery of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
carried relief to captive white men in the
heart of Africa, and lighted my cigar with
a sun-glass as sat ON an iceberg in Frank
lin Bay. | have seen man who could
lift thousand pounds and woman who
could run mile in fourteen minutes. |
know child three years old who can play
Fishers Hornpipe'' on the organ. have
SEEN
Yes" said the skeptical member, ''but
did you ever see woman get off a street
car with her face to the front?''
And the gay young man had to confess
that he never had.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
Escape Valves.

Children need escape valves This is
especially true if they are strong and
healthy. 1t is unsafe to tie them down
to the laborS and quit pleasures in which
their elders find enjoyment. And yet
anxious parents often regard with decided
disfavor the innocent paotimes in which
the young take delight. They condemn
bicycling, photography, sketching, the
care of pet animals, the collection of
curiosities, and every similar hobby, as a
useless expense and an interference with
necessary study. If the pursuit is a
harmless and healthy one, and if it is fol-
lowed witk moderation. it will not only
keep their minds fresh and vigorous for
study, but it will be a vent for the i'm
pulses and passions which might other
wise get the mastery over them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
Food for She %.

Turnips and sheaf oats make an excel
lent combination for the winter feeding of
sheep. A young man with small capital,
starting into the business of farming
could hardly do better than to get some
cheap land, stock it with 200 or 800 good
mutton sheep, and put in these two crops
for feeding. With his own labor he
could grow and store enough of this forage
to carry such flock, and would get better
pay for his labor and better interest up
on his capital than in almost any other
way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Old Hens Improbable

Lots of old hens are kept over after
they become improbable. A hen has
about so many eggs to lag in her lifetime
and after two years the annual count u.s.
ually diminishes and pullet is worth more
10 winter. Let her feed and be sold to be
consumed by summer visitors, but don
call her chicken or let the next man do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
knowledge and Culture.

1t is question after all as to what de-
gree knowledge and culture are identical.
Surely there can be no culture without a
certain range of requirements, and still an
individual may possess extended acquire
ments without being cultivated. That is
to say, culture cannot exist without knowl-
edge, but knowledge may exist without
culture
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
How a Tourist Makes Money.

DEAR READERs:-Whle visiting places of
tableware and jewelry and selling platers
| make from So to SIS per day. The work is
done so nicely that every person wants it.
paid S. for my platter to II. K Delno & Co.,
Columbus, o. Why not have a good time
and money in your pocket, when for SIS you
can start business of your own. Write
above firm for circulars A TOURIST.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

humanity. Help me to feel what it is to
have peace in carrying a new care, the
care of universal love. Help me to learn
what it is to be TRANSPORTED in the prayer
for others, to have the countenance shin
ing as the light, and the raiment white
and glistening. MATHEsoN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
Washing Sheep.

=, We had had supposed that hat, there were no
@ ffhsesp sub ssbsd to the Old time hs pTao
other day that we heard sheep man say
that it was too early to shear his sheep as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

The heat produced from the light of
FREELY is only per cent. of an equal amount
of candlelight. The bugs light is produced
by chemical action, as it is increased by
putting the fly in oxygen and diminished in
an atmosphere of nitrogen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

We cannot always obiige, but we can
always speak oblieingly.
The happiness of your life depends up
on the character of your thoughts.
Learn how to differ with others without
giving them just cause to be angry with
you.
Kindness and envy are insistent; they
can no more abide together than light
and darkness.
Do well the little things now, so shall
great things come to thee by and-by ask
lug to be done.
True glory consists In doing what de-
serves to be written, in writing what de-
serves to be read, and in SO living as to
make the world happier and better for our
living In it.
There are certain ignobble facts in life
which we can best combat by ignoring
them. A slight of almost any sort ceases
to be when you cease to consider it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

1t has been calculated that the electro
motive force of bolt of lightning is. about
100000 volts, the current about IA, 600, 600
amperes, and the time to be about 1905
part of a second. In such bolt there is an
energy of 2, 49, 900 watts, or 1884, 1S2 horse
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

she married an Irish gentleman named
Desmond. One of her sisters is still alive
and residing in New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Guide to Health and Etiquette" is beau
tiful illustrated book. The Lydia E. Pink
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, send it free
for &c stamp. The ladies appreciate it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

In its native habitat the shell of the oyster
is always a little open, and microscopic,
waving hairs set up currents which carry the
food plants to its mouth, where they are en-
quilted and afterwards digested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Onyx now brings from So to IS per cubic
foot. The material iO solid in blocks, and
until it is sawn and polished the manufac-
turer can not know whether he has . good
or q bad bargain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

There are ailments that rob young women
of both Health and Beauty and make them
prematurely old. Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable compound will restore both if taken
in time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Dresses, Gents's Clothing, Feathers, Gloves,
etc, Dyed or Cleaned. Plush Garments
Steamed at Otto Pietch's Dye Works, GAG
W. Water St., Milwaukee. Send for Circu-
lar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

We will give 500 reward for any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured with Halls
Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
F. J. CHENEY q CO., Proprs., Toledo, O.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Nine hundred and fifty submarine tele-
graph cables are now in operation, most of
them in Europe. Their total length is over
SO, 600 miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

The brain of a man is fully ten per cent
heavier than that of the average woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Massenet is to compose an opera for Har-
ris. The libretto will be founded on ''Kenil-
worth"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
Asthma.

Asthma. suhereT from ASth-
ma and severe Colds
every Winter, and last Fall my
friends as we'll as myself thought
because of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough.
ing, and inability to raise any of the
accumulated matter from my lungs,
that my time was close at hand.
When nearly worn out for want of
sleep and rest, a friend recommend
ed me to try thy valuable medicine,
Boschee's German
Gentle, Syrup. I am con-
p,fro..;,a fdent it saved my
'''' s life. Almost the first
Sleep. dose gave me great
relief anda gentle re-
freshing sleep, such asI had not had
for weeks. Mycough began immedi-
ately to loosen and pass away, and
l found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. 1 am pleased
to inform Observation-Disclosures !
am in excellent health and do Ger
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee's
German Syrup. c. B. STICKNTY,
Picton, Ontario" Q.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

The velocity Of electricity has been found
by the revolving mirror method to be nearly
one-half that of light
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

FETs.-All Fits stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No Fits after first day Mar
velous Treatise and 81 90 trial bottle free to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Best, easiest to use and cheapest Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. Soc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

DR.. Frank Powell white Beaver,) Union
block, st. Paul, Mimi. Qate of La Crosse.
Speciality: Nervous diseases of young men.
Write for information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently Jet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sye
sam efectually, dispela colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitua'
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tn,
only remedy Of its kind ever pre-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
oeptahle to the stomach, prompt in
tie action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ia
many excellent qualities commend ii
to al and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists- Amy reliable druggist who
may not have 1t on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
esf Ycnoufs rye cyoy1 IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
Established 1SSE

Gold closed recently at Buenos Ayres at
292 premium.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

A new pianoforte keyboard having six
rows of keys has recently been exhibited
in Manchester, England An octave is
formed by SIX keys IN two continuous rows.
All the keys are on the same level, and
each note is separated from the next by an
inter val of two sen i-tOnps
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

The FindIay, Ohio, flint glass works
were burned Sunday. The loss Is $40, 900
and 200 men are thrown out of work
'eNE'ER seek wife till you haze = house
and fire burning" and even then be sure
that she uses SAPOLIO if you want clean,
cosy home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
PRACTICAL MEN NEEDED.
Men of Energy and Integrity Who nov
the ms and Outs of Business.

the ms and Outs of Business.
The great demand to-day is for practical
men-men who know the ms and outs of
the various departments of business in
which they are engaged. The Atlanta
Constitution puts it thus pointedly: The
day has gone by when gentlemen of shat
tered fortunes are selected Tor positions of
lucrativeness and influence when by edu-
cation and experience they are not fitted
for the duties of their positions. The time
has come when the young man Of the
workshop and the young man of the col
Iege stand The same show all otter things
being equal. Each may rise to promin-
ence and attain prosperity as his talents
warrant or suggest such promotion. so.
briefly, honesty, energy and Conscientious
idea of duty and It's exeuction are the pill
lars that support the mansion of success. .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
TIL f HOUSEHOLD.
THE RIVER.

Ills night; the moon sails like ship on high;
Thy CLASSY wave reflects the trembling sky,
Thy bosom spreads beneath the summer sky,
While DER it playful ripples lightly jar;
There breathes along margin from afar
A pleasing odor like the musk of rose,
AS sweet and fragrant as sweet spices are;
Enraptured with the scene my spirit glows,
My troubled soul is drawn, lulled softly to 7
pose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

There is for man hope, a JOY, a love
There is life beyond the mOldering grave!
| read it on the twInkling stars above
| hear it on the murmur of thy wave;
And where thy silver waters softly lave,
There sounds like music from another shore
An echo sweet as if the angels gave
1t voice, and then did gently watt it DER,
A golden promise of "a life forevermore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02

Flow on, thou ever moving river flow
The same deep vault of blue is arched Ger thee
As when full many years, long, long ago,
Thou dost roll from the mountains to the sea;
The old messed rock, the overhanging tree,
Are mirrored in thy dark green as before;
All is as it of old was wont to be
Save that the men who wandered on thy shore
Lie hidden in the cold, damp grave forever
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
German
Syrup

=" Ihave been a great
sufferer from Asth-
ma and severe Colds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-02
CALIFORNIA FYG syrup co.
CATARRH,LTvha a9 oIsza AMg

quickly and permanenty cured by the new ANTISEP.
TIC HOME TREATMENT.' Thousands f marvellous
cures For free book address with cts THE NATION.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-16
Struck a BIaekb berry Country.

Speaking Of bIackberries, " sac
good story teller the other day,
reminded me that our friend Joe
Moreland will have an opportunity
to ill his empty cans and tubs and
extra barrels and also himself to
the depth Of six feet two, at about
II fP-penny bit a gallon, this season.
You've heard about Joe's fondness
for tho blackberry, haven't you {?
Well, " said he, 'when Joe first
moved to Morgantown some fellow
fresh from the mountain knocked
at his door with a bark basket full
Of blackberries, winch he offered at
"a levy agallon. Joe looked him
over and thought he was either a
joker or fool. lie did not want
to be made the victim Of Joke.
and he did not want to take advan-
tage Of fool-so he did not buy.
But he told his wife about il, and
they became interested in black
berries. When the next berry ped
der hove in sight Joe was again
offered blackberries at u levy a
gallon. Then nc became excited.
lie ordered his wife 10 empty all
the vessels about the house and the
blackberry peddlers we're turned in
one continuous procession INTO Joc's s
back gate for the next two days
until all the empty space about the
house was filed with blackberncs.
Then Joe sat down to congratulate
himself that he had taken advantage
Of the market and lad in store Of
lucious fruit that would enable him
to live in luxury ut nominal cost
for two or three years to come.
But the black berries continued to
come, and when Joe out Of curiosity
inquired the price again they we're
a 'dpeny bit gallon and a drug at
that lt is needless to add that Joe
still thinks thrs a very good black
berry country, but has gone out o.
the wholesale business and confines
himself TO blackberrcs at retail 49,
NoJg0HOwn Acg DomNtgn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-16
now TO WORD AN ADVERTISE
MENT.

y man was dcnouncing nowspa.
per advertising to crowd of list
cners.
Last week, said he, 81 had All
umbrella stolen from tho vestibulc
of the church. 1t was gift, and
yoluing it very highly / spcnt double
its worth in Advertising, but have
not recovered it.
''liow did you word the advertise.
ment ?" asked n merchant.
"Aerc it is, said tho man, pro-
ducing slip cut from newspaper.
The merchant took II and read;
"host, from the yestibule Of the
---- church, last Sunday evening;
black umbrella. The gentleman
who took it viii; be handsomely re4
warded by leaving Il at Mo-
High street."
Now" said the merchant, II
am u liberal advertiser and have
always found it payed mo we'll. A
great deal depends upon the manner
in which an advertisement is put.
Let us try for your umbrella again;
and If YOU do not acknowledge that
advertising pays | will purchase you
II new one"
The merchant took slip of paper
from his pocket and wrote
"lf the man who was seen to take
the umbrella from the vestibule of
the--church last Sunday does not
wish to get into trouble and have Il
stain cast upon the Christian char
actcr which he values so highly, he
will return it at once to No.
High street"
This duly appeared in tho papori
and the following morning the man
was astonlshed when he opened the
front door of his residence. On
the porch lay at least dozen um4
brellas OF all shades and sizes that
had been thrown in, while tho front
yard was literally paved with tho
umbrellas. Many Of them had
notes attached to them, saying that
they had been taken by mistakej
and begging the loser to keep tho
little affair quiet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-16
THE MASTER.

Written for the Argus.
Eyery one that we meet Is a master,
The master Of duties we owo
We must watch for Their welfare ever.
Aud swceten the bitterost cup OF their woe
The mother must hazard her life
For the veal Of the children she bears.
And the father. enslaved for heir comfort
Finds pleasure In wearisore. arduous cares.
The con and the daughter at home
Are the servants In waiting for all.
And the tender of love they receive
Is an ample reward for such Edenlike thrall.
The stranger and neghbor demand
A continual tribute each day,
AMI the greater each pnbican's levy
The more viii the faithful endeavor 10 pay.
Every that We meet Is a master,
The master OF duties we owe;
We must watch for their welfore ever,
Aud swceten the bitterest cup OF thoir WOO.
California MIL AWE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-16
From the grafton Leader.

The "s. .ciety girl" of the present
age is about as disgusting in appear
ance, conduct and general make.
up, as humanity can we'll become.
Russell Trottcr, one Of the grad
yates of the University, this year,
was in town Monday. Mr. Trotter
had been to Buckhannon as the
guest Of his brother, who occupies
a position in the Methodist Sem
inary.
We have been informed that four
or fyc Of thc Reform School bows
have been loafing about Bridgeport
and Clarksburg for several DAYS.
Can it be that these boys have been
thoroughly reformed, and arc sent
out to imbue some Of Harrison
eOunty's boys with the spirit of
reformation ? Or is the discipline
at Pruntytown so loose that the sup.
posed inmates may loaf whore they
dcsire9 We, too, think the direc-
tors should meet, and il possible,
devise some means by which these
boys can be kept where they belong.
State Supt. Morgan, has ap-
pointed A. J. Wilkinson to hold
an examination here the last Of
July, or first Of August, to which
all who wish to contest for schol-
arship to the Nashville Normal
school, will be admitted. This
State is entitled to 3 or more ap-
pointments and they will not be
confined 20 any particular localities.
A scholarship is worth 800 for
me-lY 5000 q year and travelling
expenses in going to and returning
from Nashville. Thcre arc likely
tc be several applicants from the
different counties around. The
exact date will be announced in due
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-16
HIS LUCKY GUESS.
He Was an Anxious Lover. bnt Ills
Aeumen Wen the Girl.
London lid BITS.

with gesture expressive of firm
resolution, as if the affair was quite
settled, the Countess Madeline
pointed to her lacquered Japanese
cabinet that shimmered in the lamp
light and said very gravely
open one OF those three drawers,
Valentine, and be sure that YOU
choose the right one. Each drawer
contains an answer to the prayer
you have addressed to me for the
past six months. If you open that
which contains the answer Yes.
will be yours and will marry you as
soon as you please. But take care
that You do not get the wrong an
swer, for if you do, you will never
see me again."
"Alas - said Valentine, "there
are two chances to one against me.
How cruel you are, my darling -
"Well," said the countess, "if
marry You | can at least lay the
blame on fate.
The young man hesitated long
time. His hand wandered from
drawer to drawer, not vcnturing to
touch any, and his heart sank with
fear Of choosing wrongly. At last
he shut his eyes and opered draw
er at hazard.
Oh, rapture : The little piece of
pink paper, when unfolded, dis
closed to his glad eyes the exquisite
word, yes" In ecstacy he
clasped blushing Madeline in his
arms and covered her face with
kisses. She could not deny him
now without a disgraceful violation
Of her promise. But Madeline was
an upright person, who always
kept her word, and so he was soon
able TO call her his wife.
Still, even amid the raptures Of
the honeymoon, Valentine was not
entirely happy. At times gloomy
expression appeared on his brow
aud in his eyes.
"Ungrateful man !" sighed Made
line, y@ arc not yet satisfied
What is the matter -
Iam troubled about something
"About what :"
Il owe my wife to chance, not to
her own inclination.
lie remained pensive for time
while she looked smilingly ut him.
Suddenly she broke into merry
laugh.
Stupid man - she ecried. Don't
you sec that put the same answer
in all three drawers ?"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-07-16

Read the following: Mr. G. II:
Morris, Newark, Ark, says "Was
down with Absccss Of Lungs, and
friends and physicians pronounced
me an Incurable Consumptive.
Began taking DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, am now
on my third bottle, and able to-
oversee the work on my farm. II
is the finest medicine ever made" f"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio
says "lIad it not been for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption would have died Of Lung
Troubles. Was given up by doctors.
Am now in best Of health. Try it.
Sample bottle free at any Drugstore.