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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
HERE'S a WAY TO SAVE DOCTOR
BILLS.
Physicians Give Free Advice by Which
Parents May Profit.

It's matter of general interest JUS
now how ones physical condition can De
got into shape to best receive the Dement'S
of the summer season. Especially IS thls
true of the children. They have become
run down by a winter OF unnatural man
ner of living because OF lll-consldefeu
food and much time spent indoors.
Spring comes with its sunshine, It's fresh
vegetables and all else invigoratlng, but
the children are in no c0ndltlon 10 re-
ceive natures remedies.
MANY parents call in the family physi-
clan. Many other parents take advan-
tage of what the physician told them
when he was first called IL consultation.
All good family physicians say: Give
the children Castoria." Healthy parents
know this remedy of old, for they took
it themselves as children. 1t was more
than thirty years ago that Castoria made
a place for itself ii the household. 1t
bore the signature of Charles Fl. Fletch-
er then, as it does to-day. The sigma
ture is its guarantee, which is accepted
in thousands of homes where there are
children.
Much is printed nowadays about big
families. DR.. William l. Mccain of
Omaha, Neb is the father OF one OF
these bout families. Here Is
what he says:
"As the father of thirteen children !
certainly know something about your
great medicine and aside from my own
family experience I have, in my years
of practice, found Castoria a popular and
efficient remedy in almost every home"
Charles II. Fletcher has received hun
dreds of letters from prominent physl-
clans who have the same esteem for Gas
toria that DR.. Mccain has. Not only
do these physicians say they use Castorla
IL their own families, but they prescribe
1t for their clients. First of all 1t is
vegetable preparation which assimilates
the food and regulates the stomach and
bowels After eating comes sleeping and
Castoria looks out for that. too. 1t al
lays feverishness and prevents loss Of
sleep. and this absolutely without the use
of opium, morphine or other baneful mar
cotic.
Medical journals are reluctant to dis
cuss proprietary medicines. Halls Jour
nal of Health, however, says: Our duty
is to expose danger and record the
means for advancing health The day
for poisoning innocent children through
greed or ignorance ought to end. TO our
knowledge Castoria is remedy which
produces composure and health by regu-
lating the system, not by Supplying It,
and our readers are entitled to the in
formation"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25

somewhat in form like the roof of a
veranda. This roof furnishes shade,
and with the PARTLY open front and
sides, there is plenty of ventilation.
The pigs Craze all they wish and then
go into the pen to rest or to get out of
the hot sun. At night they occupy it
very rarely, sleeping on the grass. With
the smaller pigs care is taken to place
the bottom board Of the front in place
and hook it at night Any feeding that
is done is given in a trough at the side
of the colony house The illustration
shows the construction Of these houses,
which should be small enough so they
may be placed on stone boat or sled
and carted under cover in the fall
Indianapolis News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
PreyentinE Milk Fever.

An expert dairyman WHO has had
control of many valuable herds OF
COWS sends brief notes on how to pre-
vent milk fever. They are presented
at this time for the special benefit Of
those whose cows will calve in the
fall. Gradually change the diet of the
COW with calf SO that during the six
weeks just before the dropping OF the
calf her diet should be rather light
and laxative in character. See that the
cow gets plenty of exercise up to tue
day the calf is born, but see that such
exercise is taken in proper weather Or
under a shed where she will be pro-
tected from cold and storm. Do not
milk the cow for $t least tWenty-fOur
hours after the calf is born.
In handling the udder for the first
two or three days be particularly gen
tie, using some luke warm water to
soften it If it is ait all sensitive Be
fore milking go yer the udder with
the hands and softly knead it. If The
udder is sore it may be necessary to
Go this several times day and espe-
cially just before the hungry calf be,
gins operations. If during the few
days Immediately preceding the birth
of the calf the COW see:Ns feverish and
her solid excreme mt is not what +.
should be, give her a pint or more of
raw linseed oil. 1t IS an excellent plat
to have oil meal a part of her ration
for two weeks before the calf is born
-Eychanpo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
The Biblical Examination.

DR.. r. J. Baldwin, secretary of the
southern education conference, patted q
little Mobile colored boy on the head.
This little boy he said, failed in an
examination last week. 1t was an ex-
animation ON the Bible, and the first
question the teacher asked was:
How many commandments are
there?'
THE little boy thought a while and
then he answered:
"a hundred
ga hundred! No, of course not said
the examiner. That will do for you
"And the little boy went out sadly.
He had failed.
But he hung about the building, and
in a half hour another boy appeared He
was on the way to the examination, too.
He asked the boy who had failed what
questions had been put to him, and the
unhappy failure answered:
1.-The teacher wanted to know how
many commandments there were. What
will you say when he asks you that?
'..T'll say ten was the reply. u
"The boy who had failed laughed loud
and long.
"'Tenr he cried. We'll, just try him
with your ten. I tried him with a hum
bred, and he wasn't satisfied ''---Cincin-
natl Enquirer. ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Doctor Brigham Says
MANY PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE
Lydia e. g2RgeGEsGaaegS
Vegetable G0EegpogEgaes

The wonderful power of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound over
the diseases OF womanlziud is not be-
cause it is d stimulant. not because it
is q palliative, but simply because it is
the most wonderful tonic and recon
structor ever discovered to act directly
upon the generative organs, positively
curing disease and restoring health and
vigor.
Marvellous cures are reported from
all parts of the country by women who
have been cured, trained nurses who
have witnessed cures and physicians
who have recognized the virtue of
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound, and are fair enough to give
credit where it is due.
If physicians dared to be frank and
open, hundreds of themwould aclznowl-
edge that they constantly prescribe
Lydia E. PinlIham's Vegetable Com
pound in severe cases of female ills, as
they know by experience it can be re-
lied upon to effect a cure. The follow
ing letter proves it.
DR.. S. c. Brigham, of 4 Brigham
Park, Fitch burg, Mass, writes
1T gives me great pleasure to say that I
have found Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound very efficacious, and often pre-
scribe it in my practice for female difficulties
g My oldest daughter found it very benefi-
eial for uterine trouble some time ago, and my
youngest daughter is now taking it for fe-
male weakness, and is surely gaining in health
and strength.
IL freely advocate it as a most reliable spe-
cific in all diseases to which women are SUBJ
ject, and give it honest endorsement"
Women who are troubled with pain
full or irregular menstruation bloating
Cor fatulence), 1eucorrhea, falling, in
faInmation or liberation of the uterus,
ovarian troubles, that bearing-down
feeling, dizziness, faintness, indiges-
ton, nervous prostration or the blues.
should take immediate action to ward
off the serious consequences, and be
restored to perfect health and strength
by taking Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and then write to Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn. Mass, for further
free advice. No living person has had
the benefit of wider experience in
treating female ills. She has guided
thousands to health. Every suffering
woman should ASK for and follow her
advice if she wants to be strong and
we'll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
WRONG SORT.
Perhaps Plain Old Meat, Potatoes and
Bread May Be Against You for a

Bread May Be Against You for a
Time.
A change to the right kind Of food
can lift one from a sick bed A lady
in Weldon, Ill, says:
LAST spring l became bed-fast with
severe stomach trouble accompanied
by sick headache. l got worse and
worse until l became so low l could
scarcely retain any food at all, al
though l tried every kind. l had be-
come completely discouraged, had CIV
Ell up all hope and thought l was
doomed to starve to death, till one day
my husband trying to find something l
could retain brought home some Grape,
Nuts
ITO my surprise the food agreed
with me, digested perfectly and with
out distress l began to gain strength
at once. my flesh (Which had been
flabby) grew frmer, my health improv-
ed in every way and every day, and
in a very few weeks l gained 20
pounds in weight. l liked Grape-N Nuts
so well that for four months l ate no
OlHSI IOOit, dI" 1SIl DIS wen
satisfied after eating as if l had sat
down to a fine banquet.
Il had no return Of the miserab BILE
sick stomach nor of the headaches.
that l used to have when l ate other
food. l am now a well woman, doing
all my own work again, and feel that
life is worth living.
"Grape-Nuts food has been a god
send to my family; it surely saved my
life and my two little boys have
thriven on it wonderfully" Name CIV
en- by Postum Co., Battle Greek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Get the little book, "The Road to
Wellville," in each pkg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Summer Pen for Swine.

4 veteran raiser of swine has SET
about raising his animals on the col
ony plan, somewhat after the plan OF
raising poultry. He has no difficulty
after the first week when the pigs learn
which house is their own. The pigs
are placed on the n nge with these col
ony houses as soon as they are old
enough to Craze. The houses are built
low and arranged SO that the ends are
open near the top, using Stats of heavy
material with a wide board at the bot
tom. The back is solid, and there is a
good roof which is waterproof
The front is arranged so that the bot
tom board may be removed; it is hook
ed in place at each end, and over the
entire front is placed a sloping roof
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
FRENCRMAN'S SLIDING BOAT.
skins Along Surface of the Water at &
Good Speed.


The fact that stone can skim the
water if its fiat surface strikes sQuarely
has recently been put in practice in the
construction of q sliding boat by d
French inventor, NJ. de Lambert. The
friction which is present when the de
Lambert boat slides over the water is
very slight, and the power which is
necessary in order to make the boat glide
is not high. When the boat is at rest
it is supported by floats.
The boat constructed by NJ. de Lam
bert has a total length of 20 feet, with
q width of 10 feet between the inclined
planes upon which it slides. The boat
has parallel floats resembling certain
Asiatic canoes. The two floats are very
narrow and are united by crosspieces,
partly of wood and partly of aluminium,
a metal which has been used to a large
extent in the construction of the boat
because of its slight weight.
The motor used is q 12-horse power,
but the essential parts of the boat are
fixed sliding planes, adjusted under the
boat at carefully regulated distances
are made of wood, are immersed to a
depth of several centimeters when the
boat is at rest, and they are inclined
at an angle which has been decided upon
after wide experimentation The total
weight of the boat is about 1900 pounds,
but in order to move this weight 1t re-
Quires a motor of only 12-horse power
while in the case of automobile boats
the motors required are CO. so and even
100-horse power.
NJ. Belief says that NJ. de Lambert s
boat has been timed by official chron-
ometers, and that the results have been
surprising. When the motor is started
the boat commences to move with the
planes still submerged, cutting the wa
fer horizontal lly But this lasts only a
short time; the planes show an instan-
taneous tendency to rise, and they are
practically on the water at the end of a
few meters. Then the speed quickly in
creases because Of the immense diminu-
ton in resistance, and soon the boat is
sliding on the water, or, more exactly,
Oh a layer cf air resting between the
planes and the water, at a speed of
fourteen, fifteen or twenty-five miles an
hour.-American Inventor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Parts to be used:

"a bolts to inches in length.
Method of constructions:
The frame is mortised together, al
the cutting being done on the corner
posts, D. The two pieces &C are not
mortised, but are bolted fat.
1t is necessary that the piece B shall
be very strong one, as the entire
weight of the pole and arm, Fl and X.
rest solely on this. 1t is we'll to block
up under this at n when in use. The
pole has a pin, NJ, which rests in hole
n, and the two pieces GG on top OF
+ hold the pole in place. An iron hoop
should be placed around the base OF
pole at NJ TO prevent splitting. The
arm, Is, is made of two 2x4s which
clamp on each side Of the top of pole,
II, being bolted together.
In making the derrick the frame
should be made leaving one side open
without braces, EE, and cross-pieces
f. One piece Of G should be left of
also, but have holes. bolts, etc, al
ready. The pole with its arm, braces
and pulleys is prepared complete and
then by means Of block and tackle at
tached to the f opposite TO that which
is not yet on. the pole with it's base
pin in hole n is raised up into place
against G. Then the other piece, G, is
bolted in place, which holds the pole
Then close up the side with the braces
ZEE and put on f. l. is the crowba1
! near the bottom of the pole and is used
to swing the pole and arm in any di
rectiOn.
One team can pull this machine cas-
lily to any place and it need never be
taken apart when once put together
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Baked Tomatoes.

Stem and scald four large red to-
motoes; cut with a sharp knife into
very thin slices. Sprinkle in pudding
dish layer of bread crumbs; over this
place a layer Of tomatoes, then a
sprinkling of salt and pepper, several
bits Of butter, and a few pieces OF
chopped onion. Continue this until the
top shows layer of tomato. Now beat
two eggs briskly with a seasoning of
salt, and pour over the tomatoes. Last
~, spread with butter and a quarter
inch of bread crumbs. Bake twenty
five minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
adapted for the hands. fire race n.

adapted for fhe hands, f1e face, tho
general toilet? Impossible, it would
be horrfd. Who ever heard OF such q
use? Finally bold shopper carried
home cake. Does ii look Ike kit
chen Sapofo? No one is sure, and q
cake of that is bought. and comparison
made. Behold g family using botE, the
SapoHos for every conceivable pur-
pose, and comparing notesi After
easily and quickly cleansing a greasy
pan with Sapoio, Jane thought the
other would be gritty, and was aston
iShed at the smooth dainty Eather.
Another was certain il would harden
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25

wasted from 1911 to 122 pounds. At
the time l started using Doans Kid
ney Pills an abscess was forming on
my right kidney. The trouble was
quickly checked, however, and the
treatment cured me, so that 1 have
been we'll since 1896 and weigh 1873
pounds"
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists. Price so
cents per box.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Picked w aInutS.

Gather the walnuts while young and
green and lay in brine strong enough to
bear up an egg. Leave in this for a
week, changing for fresh brine each
day. At the end OF the week drain
pierce each walnut with a needle, and
throw into cold water. Drain again
and pack in jars. Bring to boil two
quarts Of vinegar to which have been
added a half-cup Of sugar, dozen
whole cloves, black peppers and all
spice and six blades of mace. Boil FIVE
minutes, then fill the jars Of walnuts to
overlooking with the boiling liquid and
seal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Strawberry GeIatiue.

Take a paper of gelatine and soak it
as usual, adding one quart less of
water with sugar and the juice of one
lemon. Have a quart of Strawberries
sugared and left standing for about
two hours, when crush them and rub
them through a sieve and pour over
them through the sieve the gelatine
Whip up a pint and a half of cream
stirring it into the gelatine, when put
it into a form and set it on ice. You
may serve with or without cream.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Turkish Rice.

Wash very thoroughly a cupful of
rice Dissolve four tablespoonfuls Of
butter in a saucepan and add to it one
cupful Of strained tomato, one pint of
water, a teaspoonful Of salt, salt
spoonful of pepper and a teaspoonful
of onion juice Turn the rice into the
saucepan with this mixture, and when
it begins to boil set where it will cook
very slowly for an hour. Do not stir
the rice, and when done serve at once
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Paraffu as a Cleanser

A tablespoon added to the copper
will improve the color of kitchen
cloths, towels, ETC., and the disagree
able odor will depart in the course OF
rinsing and drying. For a much soiled
earthenware sink paraffin is excellent
Rub it on with a flannel cloth, ana
then wash we'll with hot water and
soda
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Marblehead ChoWder.

Fry several slices of pork, and break
up dozen hard crackers; cut fine four
or five onions Take out the pork and
lay in half the cracker and half the
cod is preferred-and cover with the
rest of the cracker and onion; season
with salt and pepper, and cover with
boiling water Cook slowly an hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
HOW AFRIEND.
SHIP GREW
The Story

Whether Hand Sapofo got more
enthusiastic welcome in homes where
SapoHo was an old and tried friend,
or where It was q stranger, is ques-
ton. Where women had come to rely
on SapoHO for rapid, thorough Clean
ing in every part of the house except
the Laundry, they commenced without
loss of time, to ayaH OF this new prize.
Grubby little hands, and stained, work
worn older ones, Whifened, soffe7ed,
and sn7oofhed 0uf as If by n1agic, cal
Ious spots disappeared, and COM
pIexions cleared. Children ceased
their strenuous objections to the scrub
bling up process, because 1t became g
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
German Breakfast Cake.

Keep from the bread dough enough
for a large loaf just before the last
rising. Add to this dough three eggs, a
cup Of seeded raisins, cup of cleaned
currants, one and half teaspoonfuls
each Of cinnamon, Of minced citron, a
half pound of butter and a half tea
spoonful each of cinnamon and nut
meg. Mix and knead thoroughly. Set
aside to rise as you would bread, only
adding to the usual time for bread fif-
teen minutes, as it needs little longer
to become light enough. Bake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Kitchen Measures.

These are very useful in the kitchen
when you have not got a proper fluid
measure. Apothecaries' Fluid Meas
ure.-Sixty drops, one fluid drachm;
eight drachms, one ounce; twenty
ounces, one pint; eight pints, one gal
Ion; one drachm, one teaspoonful; two
drachms, one dessertspoonful; four
drachms, one tablespoonful; two
ounces, one wineglassful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25

Cream one cup of butter with one
and half cups of brown sugar; and
three eggs-white and yolks beaten
separately; stir in ore and half tea
spo0nfuls Of sugar dissolved in three
quarters Of cup of boiling water; add
two and half cups Of -four, and a
pound each of chopped sultana raisins
and chopped walnuts dredged with
-four. Drop on buttered paper and
bake IN a good oven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
a Chean Wiudnw.

Wishing to have more light in his
chicken house, and not having a sash
convenient, one poultry raiser cut a
hole for the window, tackled light mus
lin to the edges of the boards around
the hole, then took a paint brush and
gave it coat of linseed oil and it an
swered the purpose splendidly. The
muslin should be stretched tight and
the edges doubled to prevent the tacks
from pulling through. The muslin is
cheaper and easier to put in than
glass, and requires neither sash nor
frame as the glass does.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
SoMNAMBULISMS CLIMAX.
Cleveland Woman Walks Mile, Leaves
Clothes and Comes Back.


Mrs. Sarah Wilkins of Cleveland. O..
arose from her bed one night, donned
her best clothes. and, walking n mile
from her house, undressed and returned
home in her undergarments.
When she awoke at $50 O'Clock in
the morning she arose to look for the
garments she had worn the day before.
They were not TO be found. Her shoes
alone were in their accustomed place.
Her gold watch was missing. On a
chair lay her undergarments, wrinkleh
and covered with mud.
Burglars must have taken the
things" she said. But the doors and
windows were all locked just as her hus-
band had left them on leaving the house
to go to work an hour before.
1t was not until called an hour later
that Mrs Wilkins learned that her
watch and clothing had been found
upon the porch Of a house at 20 Tracy
street.
"Of seven brothers and sisters" she
said, ''all are somnambulists except my
self. l can remember nothing after re-
firing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Corn layout.

Cut scraps Of ham or bacon in
small squares, fry brown, add six ripe
tomatoes peeled and sliced, and the
grains cut from six ears of corn; cover
with boiling water, season with red
pepper and salt, and cook slowly half
an hour. Serve hot with toast or
slices of fried bread.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Fresh Bread and Butter.

To keep bread and butter fresh and
moist when cut place it in a cool
place, cover closely with a serviette Or
clean cloth that has been wrung ont
of cold water, and many hours after
it will be as moist as when first CUT
1t is very convenient to prepare the
bread and butter for the afternoon tea
in this way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
The Change in Empress Eugenie

When she reigned in Paris the EN-
press Eugene was the best dressed lady
in the worlC. At one time her ward
robe was estimated to be worth no less
than S1,0000O1, While her household ex-
penses amounted to about $4,000 a
week. Today she spends as little as
possible on herself. and dresses invari-
ably in black A portion of each winter
finds her in her villa overlooking the
Mediterranean. Us
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-08-25
Canned Corn and Tomatoes.

Boil twenty-four ears of corn until
the kernels are tender, then cut from
the cob. Boil twenty-four peeled toma-
toes. and chop fine. Mix corn and to-
matoes. add salt. and boil together hard
for two minutes; then pour into jars
and seal.