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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
FARM AND HOME.
THE BOOK OF THE WORLD.

Alone and quiet one still afternoon
Beside the placid margin of lake.
read an ancient Buddhist. His pen spake
VI change succeeding change, till like tune
whose early buetnen sings again full soon.
That which Is passed returns again TO make
An end ess chain of being, without break,
Round as the clear, white circle of the moon
Pondering long such dreamy eastern lore
And taught by inner voices all the day
The silent world itself became my book,
OF earthly, heavenly wisdom, that pray
torevermore upon the leaves to look.
There came little bird in Jealous quest,
OF sil ken feathers, that she might impair
The slender mansion swinging lightly, where
Her calloW, halfgrown fedgings had their
nest:
Later found the mother gone to rest
Within that perfect palace of her care,
And noticed how, with every breath of air
arose Afo an ana ieii ner softly rounded breast
OF daylight dying from the opal sky
AS nights all blending shadows hid the broad
Qulntescent world, it seemed as though the vast
But gentle sequence slowly sweeping by
Were but the passing of the breath of God.
And none can say the course of light is run,
Even wneG night is blacklist the great sun
Swings nearer with the morning in his ray.
Ihus the long year whirls round an endless
Which, being ended, only is begun
When winter scarcely dreams of being done,
w -DOsOlneQ spring mas DanlSned winter gray
This year is but larger day and night
Wherein the earth herself with constant change,
Hath daily TOLL like us, and daily rest.
Why seek the Arctic circle where the light
And dark of one day fill the whole years ranger
There shall the visible fact reward your quest.
White, bosomed spring, awake at years first
dawn,
Battles in the rains and sees the polished sky
Reflect her cleaning beauty. Bathing by
She gowns hers3f in green, till all the morning s
gore
And summer time, the years noon, is nigh.
Then may the swallows see, from where they fly,
Fair hroidered flowers upon her kirtle drawn.
Richer and richer as the great day goes
Doth all the vesture of the earth appear.
Till evening, when, with gold and crimson bright,
She wesries of her toilsome day; and throws
Aside her queenly raiment for the clear,
Delicious, dainty snow, her sable of night.
SO spring to spring will evermore succeed
As breath succeeds breath, day TO day,
Wherein the living and the life giving ray
or morning falls upon the we'll sown seed
And whispers magic messages, to lead
The slender growing grain the heavenly way
And bring the field TO autumn's brave array
OF serrled harvest ripe to heal mans need
But if one seed be chosen and you trace
Its life to full fruition, and then on
Through the still hight of winter. to the spring
Returning, you will witness, by Gods grace,
The ever-circling life is launched upon
The journey of an overwhelming ring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07

So the Hfbernian Obeyed the One Mos
Agreeable to Him.

So the HiberDian Obeyed the One Moss
Agreeable to Him.
A New York Tribune reporter recently
witnessed an amusing incident at rail-
roa station in New jersey. A wai'ing
passenger stepped over to the counter
where knickknacks and tobacco were sold
and bought cigar. This lie lighted and
strollcd composedly about the room; pres
emily the porter of the place approached
him, and with emphatic Hiberian brouge
asked:
Can you rade?'
''Quite fairly replied the passenger
why ?"
Then what does that sign rade? de-
manded the porter, pointing TO one On the
ticket sellers box.
mo smoking" responded the pilgrim
in deliberate tone.
well, that's the rule, We moind.''
''See here" said the trans gressor, "can
you read -
''Indade | can, shure -
''Well, what does that big sign by the.
cigar case over there say?"
1t says, Smoke the King of Clubs
cigars.
That s exactly what | was doing. Now
which sign must obey. r-.--..s-- :
BY the po xers, man, but ye have the
best of it, and III report that Shaney to
the company. so | will"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
MEN DING THE FLAG.
WILL CARLTON

In the silent gloom of garrett room,
With the cobvebs round it creeping,
From Gay 10 day the old nag lay
A vet'ran worn and sleeping;
Dirty, old, each wrinkled fold
by The dust of years was shaded;
Wounds of the storm were upon its form,
The crimson stripes were faded.
Twas mournful sight in the dim twilight,
This thing of humble seeming
That once SO proud DER the cheering crowd
Had carried its colorS cleaning;
Stained with mold were The braids of gold
That had dashed in the sun rays kissing;
OF faded hue was the field of blue,
And some of the stars were missing.
Three northern maids and three from gades;
Where dreams the southland weather,
with glances kind and their arms entwIned
Came up the stair together.
They gaZed awhile with a thoughtful smile,
Al the crOuchng form before them:
With clipging holus they grasp its folds,
And out of the darkness bore them
They healed its sears, they found its stars;
And brought them altogether
Three northern maids and three from glades,
Where smiles The southland weather:
They mendeu away through the summer day,
made glad by an inspiration
To fling IL high at the smiling sky
On the birthday of our nation.
In the brilliant glare of the summer air,
Win the brisk breeze round IL creeping,
Newly bright through the glistening light,
The flag went grandly sweeping:
Cleaning and bold were the hraIds of gold,
And flashed In the sun rays kissing,
Red, white and blue were of the deepest hue
And none of the stars were missing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Water in E~r3

1t is well known that milk contains
about g per cent. of water; hence the
dairy man Is careful that his COWS are well
supplied with water. An egg contains
about 81 per cent. or water, aud the hen
must DC supplied with water at all times,
as It Is just as important as the TODD.
Daring very cold weather the WAFER
tIetzes, and the mems cannot supply them
selves. An excellent method is TO give
the hens warm water In tneir tr0ughS
three times a day, as 1t is easier to do
this than to attempt to keep the water
warm by any artificial mode Of heating.
The hens must have plenty Of water or
they cannot produce eggs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
THE HOUSEHOLD
The Two Words.
SELECTED

One day harsh word rashly said,
Upon an evil journey sped,
And like sharp and cruel dart
1t pierced fond aud loving heart;
1t turned a friend into foe
And everywhere brought pain and woe.
A kind word followed il one day;
Flew swiftly on its blessed way;
1t healed The wound, it soothed the pain,
And friends of old were friends again:
1t made the hate and anger cease,
And everywhere brought Joy and peace.
But yet the harsh word left Il ace
The kind word could not quite efface,
And though the heart Its love regained
1t pore scar that long remained;
Friends could forgive, but not forget,
Or lose the sense of keen regret.
Oh, II we would but learn to know
How swift and sure one word can go,
How would we weigh with utmost care
Each thought before it sought the air,
And only speak the words that move
Like white winged messengers of love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Waste of Food .

The food for animals should never be
given them in a manner to allow of its
being trampled or wasted. Racks should
mold the Ray and troughs the grain. The
waste of food on farms where it is placed
before stock without regard to how it will
be treated by the animals is very large. 1t
requires but short time to make bulky
teeo dirty and unacceptable to animals
during damp we ather. 1t is net best to
turn the stock loose to help themselves to
straw, a, is frequently done, for more is
sometimes wasted than is eaten.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
WISCONSIN NEWS.

Mrs. Phil. Guenther, of New Cassel,
Fond du Lac county, was fatally burned.
A dish fell from the shelving and broke
the lamp she held in her hand. Her
clothing was set afre, and before assis
lance arrived every particle of clothin Q
was burned from her body. The latter
presented mass Of roasted flesh. She
died in terrible agony.
E. S. Merriman, d dealer in genera
merchandise at Logansvil!e, made an as.
Liabilities, S6,O00; assets, $1,000.
Mrs. William Hill, of the town of Rob
erts, attempted to commit suicide by tax
ing laudanum. She will live. Family
troubles are supposed to be the cause of the
act. She was IS years of age and the
mother of one Child.
In his Christmas rounds among the
poor, Agent Frcllson, of tie Milwaukee
Associated Charities, found a sister OF
Christine Nilsson, the Swedish singer, in
very Strengthened circumstances. She is
the wife of Nils P Hvale, Swedish
teacher, who lives in the rear of Gil
Eleventh street.
Wisconsin postmasters recently appoint
ed are: W. w. Shacolf, at Johnsonville,
Sheboygan county, vice F. Mog, removed
j. t. Thomas, at Miffiin, vice l.. I'll. Han
kea, resigned; [. S. Johnson, at Price,
Jackson county, vice A. Christian Kahn,
resigned.
John Richards. living in the town of
Ludington, near Eau Claire, while on his
way home was pounced upon by wild
cat He succeeded in killing the brute
with a knife, but was terribly lacerated by
the animals claws and teeth.
A farmer named John Ward, living
near Seymour, is of the opinion that there
is bed of phosphate on his farm, similar
to that yund at Kingston, Canada
which is worth 800 ton A number OF
persons have pronounced it phosphate
The matter will be placed in the hands OF
some expert chemist for further investiga.
ton.
R. b. Kirkland, executive worlds fail
commissioner from Wisconsin, has ap-
pointed 0. F. Ressler. as his assistant
The office will be located at Jefferson until
permanent quarters have been decided
upon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Glover and Straw

Clover hay, early cut and properly cured,
contains per cent. of albuminoids or
aeshtorming elements, and good, bright
straw from whes t, oats or barley contains
3 per cent, while good timothy hay con-
talns about So per cent One ton of
clover hay anu one ton of good straw
would have, when mixed, almost exactly
the feeding value of two tons of the best
timothy hay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
ARMS FOR CHI NESE.

Large Order Placed with New Haven
Factory.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. Jan. 4-The Chi
nese ambassador to the United States, with
two secretaries and an Interpreter, arrived
in his city at noon from Washington.
The party visited the Marlin Repeating
Arms complny's factory. 1t Is under
stood that the minister placed large
order for rifles, but beyond acknowi edgin g
the fact the officers refused to discuss the
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
NEW YFAR'S IN BERLIN
The Emperor and Empress Hold Bril-
liant Levee.


BERLIN, Jan. Bleak winds and
drenching rains ushered in the new year
Such miserable weather, of course, had
some effect on the celebration of the day
The court functions we're the same as
usual. At a levee all the commanding
generals, officials and court officers
filed past the throne. the emperor wore
the gala uniform of a Prussian gene al
with ribbon of the Order of the Black
E igle. The empress was attired in mag
nlhcent court robes. She also wore a rib
bon of the Black Eagle and decorations OF
many other orders.
At noon the emperor rode to the arsenal
TO perform the usual new years cere mony
of giving parole TO the troops. Every
body here expected him to make important
remarks on this occasion, but he said
nothing beyond few words IL addressing
a group of Ctfcers. He advised them to
speedily acquire a knowledge of the power
and use OF the latest military improve
ments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Managing Manure.

Work the manure over now, and put
the coarser portions in the centre. II
may give you extra work, but will quicken
the growth of plants next spring by being
IN more perfect condition as plant food.
nure as to have it in the finest and best
condition and without losing any portion
Of it at any season of the year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07

ara reduced to pulp. Then add sugar to
taste; no definite rule can be given for
this as many prefer acid sauce and Others
like If very sweet. Towards the last con-
slant stirring is needed or it will stick to
the bottom of the kettle and burn. For
sauce to be kept all winter, heat earthen
Jars very hot, fill with the boiling butter
and at once cover with cloths dipped in
melted beeswax. Two-quart, self sealing
glass bottles are oood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Baked Apple DumpljDg..

Select tart apples of medium size,
peel and core. Make crust as for nice
tea biscuit, roll out In succession piece at
ter piece large enough to inclose on apple;
pinch the corners closely together. and lay
IN creased pan and set in the oven. Bake,
not too las, until the apple is soft. To be-
eaten hot with butter and sugar rubbed
together ard favoed to taste; or with a
hot sauce If preferred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Ennnal EAka

Separate three egg; beat the yelks unit
light; add to them d cupfuI of milk half
plnt-and one cupfu of -four. Beat
Until smooth; add half teaspoonfuI of
salt and teaspoonful of baking powder.
Put this mixture into the tunnel. Have
ready a smooth frying pan containing just
enough hot lard to Just cover the bottom
Begin in the middle Of the par, allowing
the batter to run through the funnel,
winding 1t around and around. When
the cake Is brown On one side. turn and
brown the other. Serve out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Solid Matter in Milk,

There is about one pound of solid mat
ter IN every two gallons of milk and this
solid matter is concentrated and free fron.
water, containing more nutritious matter,
and III a more available and digcstib!e
condition that can be derived from any
other source.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Crackers.

Two heaping cup, Of -four, one cup of
shortening. 1t lard is used, add one
heaping teaspoonful of salt. Mix to a stiff
dough with sweet milk, roll thin; cut in
squares or ro"nds and bake, after pierc-
Ing each side Of the cracker with
fork.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Tai.uln for DarDs.

It is said that tann;n cannot be too
highly recommended as an application to
burns, especially when very extensive, the
skin being entirely removed FIVE per
cent solution is squeez ID from tue sponge
over the denuded surface, which Is then
dressed with some soft ointment, either
with or without tannin. Pain immediate
y abates, and the heal NJ process is
wonderfully rapid. The tannin solution
must, Of course. be FRI SHY applied as often
dis the dressings are renewed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
APPLE Butter.

A pre- requisite Of good apple butter is
COOK apples. Prepare as for ordinary APP
pie sauce and in quantity as desired. a
good rule Is to have equal amounts OF cider
and app es. Boil the cider three or four
hours iefore beginning TO put in the ap-
pies and add fresh apples as fast as the
sauce boi's away. 1t Is necessary to keep
up constant stirring until all the apples
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Gre am Sauce

One pint of boiling hot sweet milk, one
egg, beaten we'll, with three tablespoons
tul Of sugar and one teaspoonful of lemon
extract. Cook over boiling water and
serve d.-Mary Carrier Parsons, in Ru-
raj New Yorker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
RuhY Scum

Mash very fine, three boiled beets. Add
one quart of boiling milk, half cup of
butter, salt and pepper to season. Sumner
FIVE minutes and serve hot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Not a Waste

1t is not waste to spend your n oney
IL caps, in good medicine, and in good
things to eat, when yon are going to get
health from them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
Stewed Onions.

Peel and cut in crosswise slices; then
boil in salted water, drain, add a little
milk, tablespoonful of butter, salt and
pepner to season. Simmer FIVE minutes
and serve hot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
TIE KITCHEN.
Apple or Pie-plant Sauce.

Peel and cut into small pieces; add to
each quart of cut fruit one cup of water;
stew until tender, then sweeten. Serve
cold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
WANTED TO WED MISS GOULD.
A New Yofk Man Declared Insane Who
showed Wonderful Foresight

NEW YORK, Jan. 4-"Prinz" Won
Michaels, who caused much annoyance to
the family of Jay Gould by his insistence
that Miss Helen Gould should marry him,
was pronounced insane today and will be
sent TO an asvjum
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07
REV. THOS. ID. SNINNER.
The Mccormick Theological Seminary
Loses its Professor of Divinity.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4-R.v. Thomas D.
S Sinner, professor Of divinity at the Nc
Corn.ick Theological seminary. died today
Of pneumonia. He was about 20 years OF
age and leaves one daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07

duct Of which, in the aggregate, must be
simply an average of the whole.-Peopie
and Patriot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-01-07

If your apples are not keeping well,
sort out the best at once and pack them
in chaff. Tnen, if any of these begin 10
rot, the chat will absorb the juices and
prevent the rot from affecting the rest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
WOman's Distrust Of Man,

The utter lack of confidence that woman
has in man was illustrated in a Penn
avenue cable car the other day. A lady
boarded the car at Sixth street.
Let me off at Twenty please, "
she said to the conductor.
From Sixth to Twelfth streets she was
engaged in getting seated and paving her
fare, Don't forget to let me off at Twenty
eighth, will you;" she said, as the conduc-
tor took her nickel, and he said he
wouldn't.
At Twentieth street she collected her
parcels and stared at the conductor to
remind him of MS promise.
At Twenty-first she dropped a package
which another passenger stepped on, then
apologized.
AT Twenty-second she looked out of the
window to see i the conductor had called
the right number.
At Twenty-third she moved to a seat
nearer the door
From Twenty third to Twenty-fifth she
was engaged il mentally criticising the
spring suit of tie lady opposite her
At Twenty-sixth she nodded to the con
ductor.
At Twenty-seventh she stood up and got
ready to leave the car.
As it stopped at Twenty eighth street she
stepped from the platform and with a sigh
of relief exclaimed, Those horrid con.
ductors can't be trusted to remember any
thing, "-Pittsburg Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
old Kentucky Homes.

Rather 10 the country than to the towns
In. Kentuc1 Ky must one look for the local
history of the home life There first was
implanted under English and Virginia in
f1uences the antique style or country seat;
there flourished for time those gracious
manners that were the high born endow
ment of the olden school; there in piquant
contrast were developed side by side the
democratic and aristocratic spirits, work
ing severally toward equality and caste;
there was established the state reputation
for ELUSIVE private Inequalities, and there
still are peculiarly cherished the fading
traditions Of more festive boards and kind
lier hearth stones If the feeling of the
whole people could be interpreted by a sin
gle saying, it would perhaps be this-that
whether in town or country-and if in the
country, not remotely here or there, but in
well nigh unbroken succession from estate
to estate-they have attained a notable
stage in the civilization of the home This
is the common conviction, this the idol of
the tribe
The idol itself may rest on the fact of
provincial ISOLATION, which is the fortress
of self love and neighborly devotion; but
1t sufhces for the present purpose to say
that it is an idol still, worshiped for the
divinity it is thought to enshrine. Hence
you may assail the Kentuckian on many
grounds, and he will hold his peace. You
may tell him that he has no great cities,
that he does not run with the currents of
national progress; but never tell him that
the home life of his fellows and himself is
not as good as the best in the land Do
mesticity is The state porcupine, presenting
an angry quill to every point of attack
To write of homes in Kentucky, therefore,
and particularly of rural homes, is to enter
the very citadel of the popular affections
James Lane Allen in Century
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
How to Clear an Elevator.

The crowd in the elevator was enough to
suffocate one. There was no excuse for it
either, because the building was a well
known one down town with several eleva-
tors in cons ant motion. Such was my
mental comment one rainy afternoon.
had right to comment on the situa-
ton, because was one of the crowd in this
particular elevator who were waiting for
1t to start on its upward journey, while the
man In charge was eXasperating enough to
keep waiting for the inevitable one more.
Meantime, fat man was standing on my
most expensive corn and blond type
writer had the wet end of her umbrella
poked up my coat sleeve.
Desperation and an idea came to me at
the same moment. Turning to a friend
who was with me l winked my right eve
and said in solemn tone, There was an
awful state Of affairs at North Brother
island this morning"
You were in the typhus ward, were you
mott" Intercepted my friend, quick as
thought
As said Yes" the elevator started up
with a jerk; then came in a chorus. which
sounded almost like cry for mercy, LET
me off at the first floor, please" When
the guard opened the door the way these
people scrambled out of that car was a
caution, and | was glad to note that the
blond with the umbrella prodded the fat
man in his ear in her excitement.
As we rode up to the seventh story in
comfort we cheered up the guard by put
ting him on, and the last comment we
heard from him when he let US out was.
"Eouse gents IS dead slick, youse is. I'll
try that myself some day."-New York
Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
GROUP.

This malady is the bane of
many a household; the nom ent
one of the children take cold
the mind of the mother is filled
with anxiety; she breads to
have night approach, and az
the little ones begin TO gro
hoarse and to show by their
flushed checks and rough
cough, that they are afflicted
with that terrible malady she
we'll knows that it means a
sleepless night for her There
is a remedy for all this; Reid's
German Cough and Kidney
Cure will heal the worst case OF
Group. As it contains no poi
son there is no danger from an
overdose; in extreme cases it
can be givea again and again t
intervals of Two minutes or less
until relief is obtained. With
bottle Of this great remedy in
the house the careful mother
may Danish all fears of this
terrible malady. For sale by
all druggists.
SYLVAN REMEDY Co,
Peoria. III.