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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-07-01

An abundance Oh n0ullOCk is Sdlu W
exist in Whatcom county, and it has
been the means of inducing two ex-
perienced Portland tannery men to in
vestigate with a view to locating a
tannery in Bellingham. Matters are
so far advanced that the plant is al
most a certainty, and will be in charge
of a local man This will open another
avenue of money making for the
Whatcom county farmers.
The silo question is one of great
Importance and should be talked up
by everyone who has had any exper-
fence with building or filling the
structure In the western part of the
state there are many ranchers who
want to erect silos, but having had no
experience they are afraid to attempt
their construction without having
learned more about it. The Ranch has
had some good articles on the subject,
still there is room for others. We in
vite all our readers to send in contri-
buttons.
When you have anything to sell or
want to buy something you do not find
advertised in the columns OF The
Ranch just send an ad. to the paper
and ask that it be printed. You are
sure to receive replies. Look at this:
Mrs. H. o. Allen, of Gauges ,Harbor B.
c., placed an inch advertisement in the
last number of The Ranch. On the
same day that the papers went to the
postoffice a marked copy was mailed to
Mrs. Allen. Under date of June % she
writes to us, thus: 81 received an
inquiry from the adj in The ranch by
the same mail that received the copy.
1t appears to me that it is going to
be a good paper for me to advertise in. :"
This is the way all our advertisers
talk, and it goes to prove conclusively
that an ad. in The Ranch is paying
investment
AS in everything else, expansion in
the creamery business Is the slogan OF
the country, but it is possible to over
do the matter if care is not taken that
each new creamery has its field as
sured. San Juan island has one cream
cry that has now reached the point
where it will be possible to see little
of a surplus in the exchequer at the
end of each month. The number or
COWS on San Juan island alone does
not warrant two creameries, and ap-
pears to even fall short of being
enough for the one creamery now run
ming as a share of it's patronage is OBJ
tanned from Orcas and Lopez islands.
How, then, can anyone expect to make
a second creamery a paying propo-
sition before the islands have had
their dairy business developed suffi-
GENTLY? There is some talk of estab-
fishing a cooperative creamery in San
Juan island, but, if the present cream
cry is paying a satisfactory price and
in other ways is treating it's patrons
right, it would be wise for the ranch
ers to think twice before they go into
the proposition. 1t might turn out to
be "killing the goose that laid the
golden egg" After long and hard
struggle the ranchers of the islands
have reached that point where they
see returns coming in from their eff
forts and they will help themselves
more by giving present possessions no
chance to go to pieces. The time will
come when a second creamery will be
the proper thing, but that time is not
here yet, so far as appearances go.
- De- ns2
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-07-01

of any kind you might find some in
teresting points in bulletin 70 of the
Iowa experiment station, Ames, Iowa
A copy can be had for the asking.
Thirty-five bushels to the acre Is
said to be the yield that will be Sc
cured in the better fields of wheat in
the southern part of Franklin county.
That is good and will make the owners
feel pretty big.
To guard against the importation of
the foot and mouth diseases the United
States department of agriculture has
issued a special order prohibiting the
importation of hay and straw from any
country of continental Europe.
What are your plans for attending
some of the fairs next fall; particularly
the state fair at North Yakima? We
know you are very busy now, but 1t
is not impossible for you to do a little
planning after the days work is I'M
ished.
In some sections of the state there
has been a good deal of kicking on
the new road law, but in Spokane
county it appears to be working to the
advantage of the county. 1t probably
needs a thorough trial in the dis
gruntled sections to be better appre-
ciated.
Elsewhere in this issue may be
found an article on the accuracy OF
stream measurements Those who
desire full information on the subject
should write to the directory OF the
geological survey at Washington, ID.
c., and ask for water supply and IT.
rigation paper No. 95.
No more copies of that great book,
A B G of Bee Culture, can be obtain
ed from The Ranch at rs cents each.
All have been sold out There was
but a limited number on hand when
the little ad was inserted in The
Ranch and the orders have come in
steady stream, even six weeks after
the last insertion of the advertise
ment.
The Oregon Agriculturist says:
"The Seattle Trade Register COM
plains that Oregon is trying to get
credit for Washington products by
shipping strawberries to Seattle from
Kennewick under the misleading
name of Hood River or Oregon
berries. AS it does not appear that
Oregon has anything to do with ship
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-07-01

To guard against the importation of
the foot and mouth diseases the United
States department of agriculture has
issued a special order prohibiting the
importation of hay and straw from any
country of continental Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
DATES TO REMEMBER

Monday. April IS.
The Historical and Literary
society will meet with Mrs. W. A.
BraZeau.
Tuesday. April rs.
The w. G, T. U. will meet in the
Baptist church parlors in the Wood
block. Mrs. Jennie Gilkey will speak
on "Our State and National Work.
at this time.
Wednesday, April II.
The west side ladies' aid society
of the NJ. e. church will meet with
Mrs. Charles Kellogg.
The ladies' aid society of the Con-
gregational church, east side, will
meet with Mrs. F. J. Wood.
The west side ladies' aid society
OF the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. e. B. Rossier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
NekooSa and Vicinity

Oscar WeiSe, of Wausau, was here
on "Wednesday on business.
Miss Marie Passineau aud Will
Necker were guests In Wausau Sun
day and Monday.
Mrs. Edward Primeau and family
Of Coloma, Wis, are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Footit.
Mrs. w. Zorn and Mrs. Bell, both
Of Milwaukee, are guests Of their
friend, Mrs. Richard Scheibe.
Thomas Babcock expects to leave
Monday for Montana, where he has
secured work upon sheep ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Warner. of the
town Of Rudolph, were the guests OF
Otto Siewert and family Wednesday.
Henry Melon has purchased W. 81.
Cooks team and farming implements
and rented his farm for a period OF
years.
Karl Guldenzopf sold his farm con-
sisting Of 80 acres Of land and build
ing thereon to J. G. Hansen, of Chi.
cago. Consideration $1,000.
Miss Belle Quinn, of Grand Rapids,
is assisting her uncle, George B.
Brazeau in doing book work for the
Brazeau Mercantile company.
Richard Blackburn, of Big Flats
has rented w. n. Cooks ten acre
tract Of land on the Wood farm and
will move his family there this week
Reuben Dempre, of the town oil
Big Flats, sold his farm consisting Of
100 acres and buildings thereon te
John Pinney, of Chicago. this week
Consideration $1,000.
Robert Salzenberg resigned bis
position as barber with f. x. erode
and departed Wednesday for Grand
Rapids where he has accepted a like
position with Carson Burt.
George A. Collins, Of the town Of
Rome, Adams county proved up or
his homestead consisting of so acre:
Of land the 18th day OF March. He
now has about IS acres under the
pillow.
Through Martin Luther's agency
the farm OF Emil Guldenzopf in the
town of Port Edwards, was sold last
week to Chicago parties. Mr.. Gulden.
zopff will leave for Ladysmith where
he has employment in paper mill.
B. Rhodes, of Bronomwood, is con
templating the opening of a bakery
in the vacant building formerly owned
by Mr.. Wright. A good bakery II
very much needed in Nekoosa. and WI
hope he may decide to open up thi
business here.
f. M. Lewis, of the town O
armenia, sold his farm consisting o.
~ acres VI loud ana Duna;nps thereof
to John Stumpf. Consideration $500
Mr.. Lewis family will live in Nekoos;
while he takes trip into Minnesota
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

TO look over the country there with
view OF locating II she finds it
to his liking.
About forty members OF the
Catholic Order of Foresters from
Grand Rapids and M. G. Fleckenstein,
LOT Marshfield. deputy. were here
Tuesday evening and initiated six
new members into the local order at
Nekoosa. Refreshments were served
and an all night session was held. A
good time is reported.
Mrs. Karl Guldenzopf, whose
serious illness was mentioned in our
last issue, died Thursday, April IA, of
heart trouble, aged y. She leaves
her husband and seven children, five
boys and two girls, all OF whom are
married. The funeral service was
held at the Lutheran church Saturday.
April Is. Rev. f. Selle officiating.
J.. NJ. Secrist, who owns a large
tract CT land in the town of Saratoga
has been selling many small tracts to
to actual settlers who are locating
upon the same. Among the recent
sales can be mentioned 80 acres to NJ.
Swartz; 80 acres to Aver Marks; &c
acres, to Mr.. Lindahl and Nels
Christian. These lands are mostly
contiguous to each other and will be
occupied this season.
At the first meeting OF the new
village board which occurred on Satur
day night. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year;
Marshall, George Footit; attorney
81. E. Fitch; health officer, DR.. S. A.
McGregor; street commissioner, Geo.
Pratt: August Gritz was elected one
Of the trustees to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the refusal of Joseph
Shortt to qualify.
w. II. Cook and wife returned Fri.
day night from. their extended visit
in Ohio and have decided to leave
Nekoosa and go to Yelm, Washington,
which is about thirty miles from
Tacoma. They expect to follow
farming. They leave on. Monday the
18th. Frank Lapine and family ex.
pect to leave the same day for the
west. A. L. Cook, son of w. H.
Cook, and family also expect to leave
the same day. While we are sorry to
have these people leave Wood county,
we sincerely hope they will be sue.
ceSSful in their new home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
Grand Rapids Markets.
APRIL %, 1904.

APRIL %, 1904.
The following are the market price
OF produce in the city OF Grand Rap
ids corrected on the day Of publication
Potatoes-S1.0 90 to Sl.1O.
Rye-58c to &c.
OatS-45c.
Corn-shelled, 100 lbs, 95c.
Hay-marsh, s7-s8; timothy, sl2-$13
EggS-15c.
Butter-1Sc to zoe.
BeanS-S1.75 to $500.
Peas-75c. to e1.OO.
Beehive, 100 lbs, $3.50 to $500;
dressed, $500 to $500.
Pork-live, $4.25 dressed s5. 90 to %. so
, Veai-live, &c; dressed sic to &c.
Chicken-live, 10c to 12c; dressed,
14c.
to Ice.
Flour-bbl., $500.
Feed-ton, S22.
Middlings-ton, SO.
Bran-ton, S19.
Bolted Corn Meal-bbl., $3.50.
Lard-11c to 12}c.
Ham-whole, 14c.
Mess Pork-bbl.. $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

"The Two Merry Tramps" played
to fair sized audience at the opera
house Tuesday evening. The singing
was very good and judging from the
encores they received we surmise
everyone that attended got their
moneys worth. "The Midnight Elk.
press" that held the boards last
evening at the. opera house was q
good show. They had special scenery
which was realistic and gave strength
to the piece. They deserved better
patronage than they received last
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
CITIZENS FAVOR CONSOLE.
DATION OF POSTOFFICES

The following petition addressed to
the Postmaster General is being
literally signed by the business men
and others throughout the city. We
have no doubt but what the govern
ment will comply with the demands
of the petition. Congressman Brown
is anxious to do everything within bis
power for our people:
To the Hon. Henry G. Payne, Post
master General, Washington, D. c.
We, the undersigned residents OF
the City of Grand Rapids, and patrons
Of the post offices of Grand Rapids
and Centralia, both located in said
City Of Grand Rapids, do hereby
respectfully petition the Department
to discontinue the post Office OF
"Centralia" and consolidate the same
with the Grand Rapids post office, and
after such consolidation has been
effected, to establish station on the
west side of the Wisconsin river in
said City of Grand Rapids, which was
formerly the City Of Centralia, and
that after such station has beer
established that r. A. Nc Donald, the
present pestmastmaster be appointed
to have charge thereof; and that the
Department establish free delivery fol
said City of Grand Rapids after the
consolidation of the two post offices
if the revenue Of the Grand Rapids
post Office will warrant the establish
ment OF free delivery system.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the under
signed have subscribed their names
this-day OF April, A. d, 1904.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

NEKOOSA, WIS.
Dear Sir: You are the agent for
Devoe lead-and-zinc for your town and
country.
The whole doctrine of it's turns on
these three points:
u It is all paint and true paint;
{ol I. =; s s strongest paint;
Because it is all paint, true paint.
proportioned for strength and full
measure.
~ 1t takes least for job;
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Robt. Rowland, who has been
confined to his home the past ten days,
on account of throat troubles,
resumed his duties in the store
YESTERDAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Mrs, John Hildeman returned
Tuesday from Watertown, where she
attended the funeral of her father.
John POdratz. Mrs. Hildeman lives
three miles north of the city on the
west side
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

The beer that made Grand Rapids
famous will be one'of the coming adds
OF tnls city, Us the new Brewing
company is Incorporated and will
soon select a location for a =-~-
brewery. Yes, We Sfe last becoming
a city of more than third class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
New Book 1t Pubic Library.

Report OF circulation from the
public library for the month OF Marchs
Number Of children's books circulated
005; number of adult books circulated
1448; total 1853. Date OF largest cir
culatfon, March IL, 216 books. Date
OF smallest circulation, March "A,
"a books. EDITH L. RARLIN,
Librarian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

The farmers of this county are
wearing broad smile as they drive
in town with a load of fifty bushels
Of potatoes and return home with $50
in their inside pants pocket. Truly
these are the day the farmer has been
asking for,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

DR.. 0. T. Hougen and family are
going to occupy the Smith residence
on High street until the repairs have
been made on their home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

The ladies of the Maccabees held
their regular review Wednesday,
evening. after which they retired to
the Yellow Front, and enjoyed an
elegant spread.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Capt. e. Mennett, of Stevens Point,
visited among friends In the city the
first Of the week. He stated that he
Is going to take trip west to visit
relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Petzold have
moved from the Shea house In the
second ward, to their own home in
the fourth ward, south of the Lin
coin high school. Ferdinand Link
and family, of Bloomer, will occupy
the Shea house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Misses Mary Reilly, Hannah Nc
Grath, Nellie ward and Enie Cog.
gins of Grand Rapids are expected to
attend the return leap year party
this evening at Marshfield. MeSsrs.
Conway, Renne, Hamilton and Braz.
eau will also be here,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Miss Fife Goggins is assisting with
the stenographic work in the office
Of GOggins & Brazeau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Henry E. Fitch and NJ. Luther,
both Of Nekoosa, were In the city on
business yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Oscar MOrterud was initiated into
the mysteries Of Missionary Wednes-
day evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

The Young Ladies' Sodality enter.
tanned its members Wednesday
evening in Reiland's hall. The
officers were assisted by the Misses
Kammerer, Douville, Marceau and
Dessaint. There were forty-four
In attendance. Pit and finch were
INDUCED in also a flower contest,
after which frappe and cake were
served. 1t is safe to say that every
one went home feeling they had
enjoyed most pleasant evening and
with the wish that they would have
these social gatherings often.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Mrs. Halt Brooks, Of Tomahawk,
Is In our city visiting her mother
Mrs. Belanger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

WANTED-2OO cords Of pine wood
Pioneer Wood Pulp company.
| 29mCh-8t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Mrs. Edward Lynch went to
Appleton yesterday for short visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

WANTED-Two good canvassers,
elegant proposition. Inquire at the
Grand Rapids Tea & Coffee store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Miss Caroline Morterud entertained
a few Of her school friends Tuesday
evening at her home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

WANTED-A competent girl To-
general homework. Inquire of Mrs
George w. Mead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

j. II. King has gone to Necedah
where his father is DANGEROUSLY ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
State Delegates.
GRAND RAPIDS.

GRAND RAPIDS.
First ward--Dr. 0. T. Hougen.
Second ward "A. L. Fontaine, Theo
w. Brazeau.
Third ward-Geo. W. Davis, John
Bell, ST..
Fourth ward--H. Wipperman, James
Reyes.
Fifth ward-Geo. w. Paulus.
Sixth ward T. j. Cooper.
Seventh ward-Geo. H. Metcalf.
Eighth ward--E. w. Ellis.
PITTsvILLE.
First ward-P. M, Keho.
Second ward-C. Kurtz.
Third ward-Jerry Case,
Rudolph-C. 0. HaSSel, j. e. Dun.
can.
Remington-Delbert Cleveland.
Wood-E. d. Ayers.
Village of Nekoosa VIM. Hooper.
Town of Grand Rapids-Frank
Whitrock, Fred Herschleb.
MARsHFIELD.
First ward-John j. Metelka.
Third ward-E. Finny, o. Linder-
man.
Fifth ward-W. y. Common, Geo. II.
Reynolds.
Sixth ward-P. J. Jensen, Frank
Strong.
Cameron-E. I. Morrison.
MilladOre-C. L. Peterson.
The above returns are as complete
as we were able to obtain up to press
hour and Indicates that the county
will be practically unanimous for the
denomination of Gov, La Toilette,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
WOOD COUNTY SOLID
FOR GOV. LAFOLLETTE

The Republican caucuses were held
Thursday evening for the election OF
delegates to the county convention,
which meets in this city, May 10, also
to elect delegates to attend the county
convention to send delegates to the
congressional convention, which
meets in Ashland on the 26 inst
The result for the state was practical
unanimous. To the congressional
tneTe was uU UppUoIUIun To oanorasc
man Brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

Have you read that very interesting
magazine, The Smart Set? 1t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22

For bargains in second hand wheel
see Krieger the bicycle man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
81 Looks best all the time:

f2i Looks best all the time:
81 Lasts longest;
"a Gathers the trade, and holds
customers.
There is no such argument for any
other paint: there is no other such
paint; there is nothing but talk for
any other paint. DevOe is the paint,
II you want the facts on your side.
The country is full of experiences:
We bring these experiences to bear on
your trade. Yours truly
F. W. DEvOE s. Co.
IS New York and Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-04-22
WAN L e ID

VOR sALE-Conrad Evanson, of Centralia. has
an incubator for sale cheap. It fs the Iowa
make and of 120 egg capacity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-03

In the Japanese ideal Of beauty these
are the desired t'points.o Her face and
figure, hands and feet and her nose must
be long and narrow, her arms and limbs
slender and her hips small. Broad hips
are the one objectionable sin. Few
Japanese women measure five feet, SO
the length Of the figure is relative.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-07-24
STRAPPED TO COFFIN.

Bachelor Club Furnishes Recall
jcitrant Member on Wedding Eve
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
CHICAGO Q. July Strapped to the
lid of a coffin and escorted with all the.
ceremony Of an ancient 1gyrtian funeral
processlo on, Frank ELLIS was carried i to-
The prenupual reception given him by
his fellow Inomhers OF tho Thirteen Club.
ofsAWoodlaWh. ~.
1.-The club Is an organization OF bache-i
slors, who agreed not TO marry. and Mr.,
Ellis was the first to break the agree
ament,8 Monday evening he announced
that on Friday he would marry Miss
Ella III Holstrom. s5
Yesterday Carey Reese, president OF
the club. sent for Mr.. Ellis, and when
the young man got off the train at Au-S
burn Park, he was met by twelve
men. all dressed IN. white gowns VI and
ca ps. X iii
bills was oyerpoWered and strapped to
the coffin lid. II He was placed In q
wagon. draped In White, and pulled by
two white horses, "A the head two man
marched, beating mnffled drums, Il 3 sa