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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Theresa was a mule of unusually
mulish disposition. She belonged to
Jean Turcotte, a Frenchman possessed
Of truly remarkable fund of patience
but he needed it all. for Theresa was
not only a beast of burden, but a bur
densome beast.
II Turcotte wished to 60 uphill, The
1esa invariably felt impelled to 70
down. If Turcotte yearned TO ride IN
the shade, nothing but sunshine would
do for Theresa. If the Frenchman eX-
pressed a wish to go forward, the mule
was Immediately seized with 4 desire
TO ''crawfsh'' in the opposite direction.
Yet Turcotte bore with her for six long
years.
Finally, however, Theresa, baking at
a time when she was weighted down
with two bags of lime, backed off the
dock into deep water, and forever van
ished from sight
Theresa Turcotte,' breathed the
Frenchman, fervently, as he leaned
over the edge of the wharf to shake his
fist at the rising bubbles, Il hope for
once that you got your mos complete
satisfy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
CANS WINS ON A FOUL
Negro Is Victor Over Nelson in tn
Bout Mt GoIdfeId. New.

"
Bout at GoIdfeId, New.
At Goldfield, New, joe Cans, the
negro fighter from Baltimore, was given
the decision over Battling Nelson Of
Chicago on d foul in the forty-secOnd
round of one of the most gruelling fights
ever seen in a prize ring. Both men
took terrific punishment, but the black
was the stronger at the end. By this
victory Cans retains his hold on the
lightweight championship of the world.
sporting event ever pulled off in the
United States. The merits of the bout
itself were sufficient to make it memo
rable in ring annals. But the attend
ant features were even more remark
able. United States Senator George S.
Nixon of Nevada and other persons Of
national prominence were at the ring
side.
Cans now comes undisputedly into
the title for which he has fought for
twelve years. He is the Oldest of the
lightweight Understanding only two
months of 80 years-and has fought
more than 80 fights in his struggle for
worlds championship class.
Following are facts about the light
weight championship bout:
Result-Gans gets decision on foul.
Purse-S333, 800. of which Cans gets
S11. 900, Nelson 500. 800.
Honor-Lightweight championship of
the world.
Rounds-Forty-two
Time-2 hours 80 minutes.
Weight at ringside-133 pounds.
Gate receipts-S16,00O
Atten lance-6200.
Bets at scene-S15O,0OO.
Odds at Tingside-2 10 / on Cans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
4 Cautious Sentinel.

1t was the small brother of pretty
Margaret who opened the front door
in response to Mr.. Goodyear's ring, and
his face took on a singularly alert eX-
preston as he surveyed the caller.
NO. she isn't ill.," said Margaret's
brother. "Are-are you Mr.. Hamlin?'
No." said the young man, Il am Mr..
Goodyear. Does that make any differ
ence about her being at homer" ard lie
looked searchingly at the boy.
Course not.' said Bobby, indignant
ly. Il don't tell stories, nor Margaret
doesn't. But if you'd been Mr.. Hamlin,
was to tell something about her com
ing home, and get ten cents if | did it
right and didn't tell the wrong one. l
need that money, and so, you see, |
didn't want to make any mistake. Good
INV ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

changed medicine and began using
Doan's Kidney Pills when l was still in
bed. The relief l found was SO great
that l kept on until l had taken ABOUT
ten boxes. The kidney secretions be-
came natural and after years of misery
l was cured. l have increased in
weight. and show no symptoms of my
former trouble"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Making sure of One Thing.

Macaulay had written the first two
words of his history of England.
There" he said, looking at them, az
purpose will distinguish this work from
any history Murat Halstead may happen
TO turn out. He'd write it I propose >
Inwardly chuckling at the cleverness
with which he had shown the marked SUI
periority of his style over that of hi:
rival, even at the beginning of his great
work. he wrote several more words With
out stopping-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Told by Their Buttons.

The minister's wife was busily en-
gagged one afternoon mending the fam
lily clothes when Il neighbor called fol
a friendly chat. After a few moments
of news and gossip the caller remarked
as she began to inspect basket OF
miscellaneous buttons
You seem TO be unusually we'll sup
piled with buttons of all kinds. Why
there is one like my husband had on his
last winters suit
Indeed" said the minister's wife
with a slight smile. "All these but
tons were found in the contribution
box, and l thought might as well have
some use out of them. We'll, must yor
go? Well, good-by. Come again soon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Church stops women workers.

\ preacher in Bremen county, Iowa. has
invoked the law 10 prevent the women
workers in the beet sugar industry from
wearing trousers while at work The
women have struck rather than wear the
skirts, which interfereS with their move
ments. The local justices of the peace re-
fuse to prosecute, but the church people
say that the wearing of male neither gar
ments by the women is immoral
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Another university for the education of
the colored youth of the South is to re-
place the Roger Williams university at
Nashville. Tenn. which was destroyed by
fire last year. The new institution is TO
be under the management of the Ameri-
can Baptist home mission society aud
work will begin at once on new buildings
on a 2T-acre plot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Grateful Change.

Don't you want ito borrow my lawn
mower?' asked Mr.. Goodman, addressing
the man that had just moved into the
house next door.
why, yes, thank you,' answered the
new neighbor, with alacrity.
We'll, you're an improvement on the
man who lived there before you, anyhow,
said Mr.. Goodman, lifting the machine
over the backyard fence. Il always hat
TO NOW his lawn myself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Az a Safety Valve.

The occupant of the top third room on
the top floor was expressing his senti-
ments fluently and explosively through the
telephone.
Here cut in the girl at the switch
board. Il don't want to hear such talk as
that
"Then don'tr' yelled the other. I'm
talking to the janitor :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Somewhat Different.

4 understand" said the reporter,
that a man was brought here to-day
who lost his mind because he had lost
half million dollars Is it true:"
We'll, not exactly" replied the SUI
perfntendent of the human wheel repair
shop. He lost half a million dollars
becaust he lost his mind. That's where
ne had the money"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

John F. Stevens, the chief engineer Of
the Panama canal, is full of the Ameri-
can spirit of hustle. Hard work is his
chief recreation with the exception OF golf.
He has a keen sense of humor, and even
in his formal reports there are flashes
Of y1-i-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
New Independent Pipe Line

A new S-inch pipe line from the Kansas
oil fields to Port Arthur, Texas, a dis
lance of $50 miles. is projected by the
independent oil producers of Texas and
Kansas. The company has been promised
10000 barrels a day in return for $500
barrel cash and 5000 a barrel in stock of
the corporation, representing a capitaliza-
ton of 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
CoIorado's Sugar Rect Crop.

1t is estimated that this years crop of
sugar beets in the State of Colorado will
be worth 100000, or a gain of s., OO0,-
000. Farmers say It beats wheat and
corn. There are more than 1000 helpers
in the field harvesting the beet crop. and
the wage total will reach $1,j0O,OOO dur
ing the next three months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Developed the Jury.

A little girl whose father was a
photographer was taken for the first
time to a courtroom while a case was
being tried. On returning home she
was asked concerning what she had
seen and heard. Her description of
the Judges charge was this:
The judge made a long speech to
the jury of twelve men and then he
sept them into a dark room to de-
velop"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
An AufO SDeed indicators

\ new type of speed Indicator for auto
mobiles which has been brought out in
Germany is so attached to the front of
the car that shows the speed per hour on
miles or kilometers, not only to the driver
but records the figures on a large placerd
at the rear of the machine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
BABY's ToRTURING HUMoR.
Ears Looked as II They Would Drop
of-Face Mass of Sores-Cured by
Cuticura in Two Weeks for 75c.

@cAS @@O~1AOd a. - @A~Sy W y ~@N
of-Face Mass of Sores-Cured by
Cuticura in Two Weeks for 75c.
Il feel it my duty to parents of 9th
er poor suffering babies to tell you
what Cuticura has done for my little
daughter. She broke out all over her
body with a humor. and we used eY-
erything recommended. but without re-
suits. | called in three doctors, they
all claimed they could help her, but
she continued to grow worse. Her body
was mass of sores, and her little face
was being eaten away; her ears looked
as if they would drop off. Neighbors
advised me to get Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. and before | had used half
of the cake of Soap and box of Oint-
ment the sores had all healed, and my
little ones face and body were as clear
as a newborn babes. | would not be
without it again if it cost five dollars,
instead of seventy-five cents. Mrs
George J. Steese, 701 Coburn St, Ak
ron Ohio"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
oo@~N~o

Secretary Wilson has made compu-
tation showing that it would require
an investment of S55G,000,00O ut two
per cent to reproduce revenues enough
TO run the Department of Agriculture
for one year. This is an illustration,
he said, Of what is being done for the
farmer The income to the department
from all sources, including the direct
appropriations, revenues from forest
reserves, and the allowance for public
printing is little more than 1,000,
600 year. When the new meat in
spection law, the work of exterminat-
ing the cattle fever, TICK, and the
gypsy and broWn-tailed moth, and the
irrigation of dry land farming have
been put in operation, the department
will have a pay roll of over 5000 per-
sons. About half of these are scien-
lists, trained along special lines. The
average salary is less than 5000 year.
Over 100000 pieces of literature are
circulated each year, and this amount
will be greatly increased as new lines
of investigation are begun. One of the
new lines provided for this year is
grain inspection, and this promises to
be one of the largest fields of scien-
tifie labor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Leal<y.

Little Margaret was to take her first
bath in the river. A fine new bathing
suit had been made for her and she
donned it with great pride Her moth
er, with Margaret's sisters, took her
down. She was very timid about going
in, until she say the others were per-
fectly safe in the water Then she ven
tured in. The water suddenly grew
deeper and came above her waist, much
to the surprise of the little maid, who
cried out in surprise:
"Oh. mother, my bathing suit leaks -
-Harper'S Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Viscount Aoki, the new minister at
Washington, has as his constant comnan-
ion in his home a great Maltese cat. Mr..
Aoki never receives a guest without pre-
senting him to Peter, who sits on a sertee
near the diplomats chair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
ImITracticabIe.

Some of your imps seem to be over
worked remarked the newcomer.
Il suppose So" said Pluto but you
can see for yourself that the double pla-
toon system wouldn't work satisfactorily
here. We're not trying to put out fires. !"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
The Limit of Honesty,

Dora-Never tell Flora any secrets.
Cora-Can't she keep them?
Dora-Keep them? Why. that girl
tells people her right age cleveland
Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

third year my feet
and hands would
swell and remain puff
ed up for days at {
time. l seemed Il
have a constant back
ache. Finally l got Sc
bad that l was lait
up in bed with sew.
eral doctors in attend
ance. l thought sure
~ | would die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

19f u. HOUND NtFeet, UOtNmONS, OHIO.
T T AY FEVER is endemic catarrh. 1t
is caused by some irritating sub
stance in the atmosphere during the
late summer months. 1t is generally
thought that the pollen of certain weeds
and flowers is the cause of it.
Change of locality seems to be the only
rational cure. The use of Peruna. how
ever. stimulates the nervous system to
resist the effect of the poisonous emana-
lions and sometimes carries the victim
through the hay fever season without an
attack of the disease.
large number of people rely upon
Peruna for this purpose. Those who do
not find it convenient to change their loca-
ton to avoid Hay Fever, would do well
to give Geruna a trial. 1t has proven
of priceless value TO many people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
HAY FEVER

"HGriHg ased Perund for catarrh and
nay feUer. can recommend it 10 all
1rho are suffering tcith the ADORE dis
eases. am happy to be able to say it
has helped me fcOnderfuIly."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Charles W. Kohlsaat, formerly special
agent Of the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition, has gone to Europe in the interest.
of the jamestown exposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Homeless CnSa

Here's letter from a woman" said
the answers-to-correspo editor,
who wants to know how to make a
lemon tart"
That's just like a woman rejoined
the snake editor. Tell her if the lem.
on isn't tart to begin with she'd better
consign it to the dump and let it go at
that"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Superintendent Green of a Cleveland
(Ohio) cemetery has advised cemetery as
sociations to go into the undertaking bust
ness as means of putting an end TO ex.
,rbitart charges by undertakers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

John G. 4. Leishman. who has just
been appointed first American ambassador
to Turkey. when a boy in Pittsburs was
placed in Protestant orphan asylum by
his widowed mother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
SICK FOR TEN YEARS.

Constant Backache, DrOpsy and
severe Bladder Trouble.
Fred w. Harris, of Chestnut St, Jef-
ferson. Ohio, says: For over ten years
| suffered from kidney disease The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Gallons. Aching, Sweating feet
ana ingroWing ,r Nails Aliens & Ease
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Clmsted,
/ q n Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Nothing Lacking,

rs your new far thoroughly up ID
date?''
Yes; it has all the modern inconven
iences"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The German emperor is fond of Next
can coffee and now is said to drink no
other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Mems Shoes, So to $3.50. Boys Shoes. 50
to $1.26. Women's Shoes, S4 90 to $3.50.
Misses & Children's Shoes 50 IS TO 500.
Try w. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and
Children's shoes; for style, ft and wear
they excel other makes.
II | could take you into my large
factories at Brockton, Mass. land show
you how carefully WI. Douglas shoes
are made, you would then understand
why they hold their shape, fit better,
wear longer, and are of greater value
than any other make.
Wherever you live, you can obtain w. l..
Douglas shoes. His name and price is stamped
0r the bottom, which protects you against high
prices and inferior shoes. Take no snbStis
fats. Ask your dealer for w. L. Douglas shoes
and insist upon having them.
Fast CoioF EyefetS used; they ufH not uedr braSSg
Write for illustrated catalog of Fall Styles.
w. l. DOUGLAS, Dept II, Brockton, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

:" As you know, I wrote you that my doctor
said must have an operation or l could not
live. l then wrote you, telling you my all
ments. I followed your advice and am en-
tirely wei. | can walk miles without an
ache or pain, and owe my life to you and
to Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
/ wish every suffering woman would read
this testimonial and realize the value of writ
ing to you and your remedy. Mrs. Mary
Dimmick, 59th and E. Capitol Streets, Wash.
ington, D. c.
When medicine has been successful
in restoring to health so many women
whose testimony is so unquestionable,
you cannot well say, without trying it,
Il do not believe it will help me-" If
you are i'll, don't hesitate to get bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound at once, and write Mrs Pink
ham, Lynn. Mass, for special advice
it is free and always helpful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13
Hiatus i'm the Engagement

Our engagement will have to be
temporarily suspended announced the
summer girl, calmly.
''Oh, impossible" the young man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The Postmaster General has issued a
fraud order against the Vineless Pota-
to Company of Chicago, which has been
advertising a substance at $3.50 per
bottle known as potatine, which was
guaranteed to produce as many pota-
toes in a bin of sawdust, without vines
of ground, within a period of sixty
DAYS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Hereafter every man in the military
service of the United States will have
his thumb print taken and filed with
the records of his enlistment, so that
there may be no mistake in his identi-
fcation whether dead or alive. The
impression of different fingers will also
be taken, SO that the loss of thumb
would not shut off means of Identified
ton. This system has been adopted on
recommendation of a board appointed
by Acting Secretary Ainsworth. The
board found that the chances of finger
prints of two persons being alike was
one in 64,0OO,000,000 The system will
also be employed for the detection of
deserters and to prevent fraudulent in
dorSements.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

kou I Sc and Health for the weak. The expiring
w LfEO lamp of life lighted aresh vital strength and
energy renewed by Phosphorine money refunded 81 by
mail PhOsshorlne Co., 1921 Real Estate Bldg Phade phs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The value of King Edwards china at
Buckingham palace and Windsor is said
to exceed 100000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

at will have to be- My husband
writes that he is coming down for Il
week. "-Lorisville Courier-J Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING syrup for Children
teething softens the gums reduces Inflammation, al
lays pain. wind collie. Is cents bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

When thirty Hebrew children. who
were orphaned by the Kishineff massa-
ere, arrived at New York the immigra.
ton officials ruled that they must be
sent back. An appeal was taken, how
ever. by the United Hebrew charities
and wealthy individual Hebrews. and
the order was rescinded by direction
of the President. Homes have been pro-
vided by families who will adopt them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

A statement made by the Secretary
of the Interior showing the allotment
of funds under the provisions of the
national irrigation act, says that the
sum of $41, 100000 derivable from the
sale of public lands is available for
this purpose. Work will be continued
or begun in fifteen western States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

Following we publish two let
tiers from woman who accep-
ted this invitation. Note the
result:
First letter.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
''For eight years have suffered something
terrible every month. The pains are excru-
ciating and I can hardly stand them. My
doctor says have severe female trouble,
and l must go through an operation if want
to get well. / do not want to submit to it if
can possibly help it. Please tell me what
to do l hope you can relieve me Mrs.
Mary Dimmick, 59th and E. Capitol Streets,
Washington, d. c.
Second letter.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
AFTER following carefully your advice,
and taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, / am very anxious to send you
nv testimonial, that others may know their
value and what you have done for me-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-13

The census burea will soon begin
collection of marriage and divorce sta
tisticS under the census authorized by
Congress. A few special agents will
go into the field at once to confer with
county authorities and others as to
scope Of the information available.
Over 200 clerks will be sent out to
gather statistics on marriage and di-
vorce from the records of counties,
State courts and like available sources
of information. 1t is the intention TO
gather data in large centers like New
York and Chicago this summer, and
later to obtain it in the rural districts.
The census will cover the last twenty
years. President Roosevelt is deeply
interested in it. Uniform divorce iegis-
lation in the States is expected to grow
out of it.