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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

be consulted yet there is impety in this
attitude inasmuch couple will withdraw from its So
ciey and proclaim its right to enter into bonds OF mar
mony regardless of any social demand
The divorce is the effect of this individual
When couple marries solely for their happi-
one will dissolve the bond soon as this end fails
of realization The best and ruest marriages result when
the parties into them not for personal happiness,
but with a desire to reach the social end
Parents should remain together If only for the sake OF
their children In strained parental relations. would
it not be feasible to divorce from father
daughter from a mother? father cannot cast off
prohigate son there is such thing disownng him,
for we of that only in novels. Likewise there is
no such thing disownng wife. however grave her
ofense might be- She may be exiled for life, but the
mate does.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

Although the following information
has been given in this department be-
fore it is repeated in response to a num-
Der Of requests. TormaIin is used for
the purpose and as 1t is obtainable at
any drug store it is within the reach
of all, and, further, as it is cheap and
only small quantity is needed, there
is no excuse for not treating the seed
oats. The method is to use a half
pound Of the formalln to each thirty
gallons of water and this Is usually
enough to treat a hundred bushels of
oats. The seed oats should be spread
out thinly on the b. floor and suffi-
Gent of the solution be sprinkled over
them to thoroughly dampen them.
When the work is done shovel the oats
together in Il pile and cover them with
old carpet or something similar for a
day. They may be sown at once after
this drying or they may be spread out
and well dried and sown at any time
one pleases. As the method is so cheap
and simple, every one sowing oats
should adopt it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

glancing around about to see whether
or not he was telling this TO more
than one person.
when? Where?" she cried almost
shouted.
Yer know where Black Rock is,
about ten miles from here, don't yer:
We'll. that's where they're going to wait
for him. Yer see, they found out that
he'd gone to c. and was going to
bring back some cash and thought
they'd give him lift. Heard it from
an old friend and thought"
But Molly cared nothing for what
he thought just then, and hailing the
stable man who was passing, she said
in a low voice: Jim. saddle King.
mount four men and be ready to follow
me in five minutes Be sure the men
are we'll armed" Jim fastened to exc
cute his orders, and in five minutes he
and his men were ready for further
orders.
Eyer amt goin' to try to head him
off, are yer?" the scout asked Molly,
and not receiving an answer. continued,
'It's too late. he'll be there before you
ken ketch him."
"We'll see," said Molly, shortly.
Seizinz her revolver from the table
she hurried out to where her men were
waiting, and bidding them follow her
rs rapidly as possible, she sprang into
the saddle and was out In the road be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Laugh Instead of Froun.

A good story is told of a Waldo
County, Me-. man and the autos. He
was jogging along a country road when
one of the devil wagons" came up be-
hind him. His horse took fright. and
went into the ditch and across a field
before he could be got under control.
He had just got back into the road and
was pursuing his journey when he
heard another automobile coming. This
time he got out and held his horse by
the head and as the automobile went
by he remarked: These darned horses
are a heap of trouble, amt they The
tourists, who had no doubt expected a
torrent of abuse, laughed hard and long
as they whiZzed by.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
MnxweiIs Book-Carrying Order.

Superintendent Maxwell of the New
York public schools has advised teachers
to see that pupils carry their books on the
right side on the even days of the month
and on the left side on the odd DAYS of
the month whether passing to and from
their homes or in changing classrooms,
and that the number of books should be
reduced to the minimum. The purpose
of this order is ''to avoid one cause of
spinal curvature" The newspapers are
making considerable fun of this latest
effort to protect the school children from
the effects of bad habits. One paper says
that the next order will require that chew
ing gum be munched on different sides on
different days, and that the hair must be
parted in the middle or that the sides must
pc changed on alternating days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Sowing Crimson Clover

Many who are having their first ex-,
perience with crimson clover make the,
mistake of sowing it in the spring, usu-i
ally sowing it in with the rye. The
idea is that if this is done there will
be a fairly good crop to turn under in.
the fall. Possibly this may work in
some cases and some sections, although.
it is not a safe proposition to follow
generally. By far the better plan
would be to SOW the crimson clover
seed in July or August in some cult
waited crop, corn being the usual crop
in which it is sOwn. The result of this
plan would be a good crop of clover
the following spring in nine cases out
Of ten where the soil was suited to the
crimson clover. This plan will not in
any way interfere with the proper cul-
tivation of the corn or other crop which
will have ceased before the time for
sowing the clover.
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Our National Drink Bill.

Statistics published by the American
Grocer drawn from the internal revenue
records, show that since 1901 the cost of
stimulating beverages consumed in this
country has risen from S1,2I3,212.3S6 to
$1,54S, 70S, 307 in 1905, or a gain of y 1-3
per cent. During the same period the
population increased from 77,647 900 to
SO, $4,000, or a gain of G15 Per cent.
These figures include tea and coffee. In
other words our drink bill is one-fourth
the total estimated production of our en-
tire farm products. The per capita ex-
penditure fer stimulating beverages for
the year ending June 80, 1905. was
$1S63, or S9315 for each family of FIVE
persons. Of this the cost of tea. coffee
and cocoa was S2.6S, leaving S15.95 for
alcoholic stimulants. England's drink bill
still costs each inhabitant something over
$40 a year, while the average for male
citizens over Is in Germany is 1913
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Green Food for swine.

If the swine are not on the range,
and hence without access to green food
during the summer, they should be sup
piled with it in the pens if one would
have them thrive. Make it a business
to pull up weeds for a halfhour daily
and cart them to the pig pen. Any
weed that is not poisonous will do the
swine good and they will eat greedily.
Change the diet a little occasionally by
giving them some grass or any vege-
table tops from the garden. Do not
give them great lot of green stuff
one day, SO much that they waste a
portion of it, and none for a week,
but let them have all they will eat up
clean and give it to them several times
a week. Give them also all the fresh
water they want, with a shady corner,
and you will find that these inexpen-
sive things will make the food given
them count for much more than it
would otherwise
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
TORNADO CAUSES RUIN.
Fierce Storm Sweeps Minnesot.
Towns Near

Fierce Storm Sweeps aIinnesota
Towns Near ST. Paul
A tornado Wednesday afternoon did
great damage to property, killed one
man and injured many others in the
vicinity of Wyoming and North Branch.
small towns about fifty miles north OF
st. Paul, MINI. 1t is feared that other
lives may have been lost, as the storm
blew down telegraph and telephone
wires and it is impossible to get into
communication with outlying farming
communities.
The storm seems to have formed near
Lindstrom, MINI, and swept in north
easteriy direction, cutting a path about
500 yards wide for a distance of if
teen miles.
Everything in its pathway was laid
bare, even the grass being cut as though
moved with a scythe. Four men were
in the direct L-in Of the storm and
took refuge under a bridge crossing
small stream, where the water was
three feet deep. The wind took the
bridge from over their heads, sucked
all Of the water out of the stream, leay-
ing the bed perfectly dry. Ali four
of the men were hurt, but none fatally.
The Engdahl residence on Pine ISL
and, three miles from North Branch.
was destroyed and Mr.. Engdahl. ST.. is
reported dead. The other members of
the family received serious injuries.
At Wyoming much damage was done.
The house and barn of Henry Funk
were completely destroyed and his wife
and son severely injured.
Mrs. Funk and her 15-month-old babe
in her arms when the storm came I'D.
and though she tried to cling to it, it
was blown away. Later it was found
some distance away unhurt, but WITH
out a stitch of clothing on 1t.
One man, H. J. Halvorsen, was prob
ably fatally injured, four were serious
ly injured and ten buildings were lev
eled by a tornado near Stoddard, Wis.
The storm swept over Lacrosse. The
hurricane conferred apparently one and
one-half miles east of Stoddard, Yer
non County. It passed up Coon Valley
and Mormon Coulee, striking Stoddard
and Brinkman most heavily.
Western Kansas was visited Wednes-
day afternoon and night by violent
storms, taking the form of tornadoes in
some places, but no loss of life has been
rapOrted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Sumner Water for COVE.

When one has a pasture through
which a stream runs he considers him
self fortunate so far as the water ques-
ton is concerned, but there is much
danger in such situation unless one
is sure of the stream for a considera-
BILE distance before the water reaches
his pasture. What is the stream used
for by those who have access to it be-
fore it reaches you? If you do not
know, it is a good plan to find out be-
fore the COWS are permitted to drink
from it. After all, there is nothing
like water from a good we'll so located
that it cannot become contaminated in
any way. True, it takes time to get
the water out and to the cows or the
cows to the water, but it is usually
time well spent. Do not work on the
plan that the cows can drink all the
water they need at morning and night,
hence can go without it between these
periods. Probably they can, but did
you ever notice the effect on the milk
Dail2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
A SLEEPY SONG.

AS soon as the fire burns red and low,
And the house upstairs is still,
She sings me a queer little sleepy song
OF sheep that go over the hill.
The good little sheep run quick and soft,
Their colors are gray and white;
They follow their leader nose to tail,
For they must be home by night.
And one slips over and one comes next,
And one runs after behind,
The gray ones nose at the white ones
tail
The top of the hill they find.
And when they get to the top of the hill
They quietly slip away;
Nut one runs "ver and one comes next
Their colors Are white and gray.
And over they go, and over they go,
And over the top of the hill,
The good little sheep run thick and fast,
And the house upstairs is still.
And one slips over and one comes next,
The good little, gray little sheep
l watch how the fire burns red and low,
And she says that | fall asleep.
Frank II. Sweet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Starting n Pasture.

1t is advisable, in order to start
pasture, to first pillow the land deeply
and harrow well, thereby rendering the
earth fine and in good condition for the
seed. In selecting seeds it is best to
choose from varieties that are known
to be adapted to the soil and climate,
but be careful to use enough. Economy
in seed is extravaganza a loss being
the result in the end. Before sowing
apply about 100 pounds of kainit per
acre and two bushels of land plaster.
If the land is plowed in the fall, sow
lime on the surface and leave it there
A good start is everything, and the
greater the variety of grasses the bet
ter the pasture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

fore anyone could demonstrate with
her The others mounted quickly and
We're soon following their mistress, but
she was more than match for them.
Her horse was thoroughbred, the
fastest on the ranch. and Molly thought
| that by urging him on to a quick run,
she might yet be able to reach her hus-
band in time to warn him of his dan
ger. On, on she rode, now and then
bending over Kings neck, to whisper
in his ear, and the good steed, seeming
to understand went faster and faster.
until those who followed were just
able to discern a white speck disappear
ing in front of them.
But not until the sound of horses
hoofbeats had become indistinct, did
Molly realize the danger to which she
had subjected herself in riding 50 far in
advance of the others. She knew that
If the highwaymen were at Black Rock
first, and they probably would be, they
would not let her, his wife, pass; but
this thought did not cause her to lose
courage nor to slacken speed She turn
ed around once more, and could just see
four figures following at some distance
and hoped earnestly that they might
not be far off when she should reach
Black Rock
BY this time the moon had risen,
lighting up the whole plain, and not
half mile off, she could see the huge
rock loom up before her She strained
her eyes, and looked beyond. to see If
there was a lone rider coming from
that direction; but no one was in sight,
and she knew then that her husband
had not yet reached the spot.
AS she came to within 100 yards of
the place, masked man stepped out
from behind the rock, and shouted
Halt at the same time leveling a re-
volver at her But she had no thought
of hating. and raising her own revol
yer, she fired. The man fell and she
galloped past him, but not before one
of the wounded mans companions had
fired and hit her with a bullet. She
felt faint, and slipping the revolver into
its holster, she placed her hand to her
| with blood. She was now so weak that
she could no longer manage the reins.
so King of his own accord slowed down
to trot. There was no need of has
tenlng now, for her own men had come
upon the desperadoes, and after sharp
scuftle the latter were made prisoners.
Molly had not ridden far when on
looking up she saw a man riding on a
white horse, whom she knew to be her
husband. She gave a high of relief, and
tried to call out to him, but the sound
was only moan.
King, being no longer guided, stopped
suddenly. The jolt caused Molly to reel
in her seat, but instead of falling to the
ground, she fell into a strong pair of
arms. A voice was saying things she
! liked but could not hear, but she knew
that voice only too well. She smiled. as
she whispered, so low that he could
scarcely hear, "Just-just in time.
Will"
In time: In time for what, dear?"
he asked gently, wondering what she
could mean
| But there was no answer He turned
her face to the moonlight The quiet
lips smiled still. and the beautiful face
was almost as white as the dress she
wore.
Molly" he cried, Molly"
But only a coyote barked from a
knoll near by.-Boston Post
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
JUST IN TIME.


81 RESSING herself all In white, as
W was her custom almost every af-
~ ternoon, Molly White went to sit
In the hammock to read and wait the
return of her husband who had gone
to the next town on business. She had
been reading some time, when sudden
ly she heard hoofbeats. Peering through
the vines she saw young scout one Of
her husbands friends, come galloping
up the road toward the house very
much excited. She thought of her hus-
band Immediately and suspected that
he was In danger.
whats the matter?" she exclaimed
seizing him by the arm.
"Its-it's WILL" he answered, quite
breathlessly.
as he hurt?" she cried. excitedly.
mo, but he's going to be-" he an
swered softly, at the same time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

Former President Castro has published
a proclamation entitled An Offering to
My Fatherland." announcing that he has
decided permanently to retire to private
life and TO sacrifice his personality to
save his party and the nation He ex-
presses gratitude to his friends. whose
call for his return to Office has been sup
pressed and adds that he win always be
at the service of his country in case of
unexpected international complications
This was regarded by some as a grand
stand play. in the expectation that the
public would make a popular demand for
his return to power.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
An AntiseasicfS Bed.

French scientific papers are telling of
the latest device for the alienation of sea-
The bed is suspended on pivots
with electric brakes connected with the
corners of the ceilings by cords and pull
legs. When the bed tends to dip these
brakes stop it until the boat has regained
its normal position, the application of the
brakes being regulated by mercury con-
tact tubes at the foot of the bed. The
body of the patient is thus kept perfectly
horizontal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Making Artificial AIbumen.

The American consul at Zittau reports
that Prof. Emil Fisher, the Berlin chem
list, is credited with having made the first
complete analysis of natural albumen, and
with having established the composition
of the various ingredients, some of which
he produces artifcially. The substance
thus obtained is called ''polypeptide" and
it is said to have many of the properties
of natural albumen. The American Gro
Ger says that this discovery, if true, is
likely to work a complete change in the
system Of nourishing the human body, as
it viii enable us to dispense with meat
foods
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Preventing Sore Shoulders.

The heavy work season Of the farm
nearly always occasions sore shoulders
of work horses. says an Indiana farm
er, who gives this simple and cheap
way TO prevent it:
Take an ordina--- sweat pad and
cover the surface next to the shoulder
with white soft oilcloth. Be very care
full to have it put on very smooth with
out any wrinkles or Jumps Oh its sur
face The cover is put on by neatly
sewing it with strong thread, so that
1t will not become displaced. The
trouble with the horses shoulders in
this respect is caused By sweating. and
as the oileloth presents a cool. dry sur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

The National association for the study
and prevention of tuberculosis and the
association of American physicians, both
of which held meetings at Washington re-
Gently. now have joined forces to combat
the spread of the white plague. DR.. John
i. Morse of Boston said that consump-
ton was one of the probable results of
such diseases as measles, whooping cough
and influenza. 1t was now a nearly estab-
lished fact that tuberculosis is not trans
mitted from parent to child.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
One Cause of Poor Milk.

Competition is no mean influencing
agent. 1t is a well known fact that in
our smaller places reliable farmers
have attempted to produce good
quality of milk for their customers and
to sell it at fair price Their charges
estimated from cost of production have
been very reasonable, say 6 cents per
quart. After starting some irresponsi-
BILE man would undertake to sell milk
at 8, or cents per quart. Conse-
Quently the good milk was soon crowd
&c out. and there was left upon the
market only this poor quality of milk.
This irresponsible man could then raise
the price Of his mike. L. MARSHALL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
To Test Eyes in a Balloon.

a Paris eye specialist, DR.. Daulnoy, re-
Gently has conducted experiments On the
human eye while at an altitude of 5000
feet in a balloon. He found that the
vision increased in acuteness and that
there was a considerable diminution of
pressure, causing the pupils to distend
and increasing the sensitiveness of the
optic nerve. The increase in arteriaI cir
culation Of the retina is of Importance in
the treatment of paralysis of the eye
nerve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Union Recognition Den;.a

The anthracite coal operators have is
sued statement denying the assertion
of John Mitchell that settlement of the
coal strike was recognition of the min
ers' union. They say that the arrange
ment is not an agreement with the United
Mine Workers, but with the respective
companies and t,leir employees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
The Growth of PaternaJism

Representative Tawney of Minnesota
of the House appropriations committee
said that he had no conception of the
rapidly Nth which federal policing and
federal supervision of the domestic affairs
Of the people Of the country is being ex
tended until he had examined the esti-
mates for appropriations for the next ifs
cal year. These provide for BIB inspac-
tors and special agents, at the comnan.
5ation of 81 56I. 72S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

At recent public meeting in London
the Bishop of Ripon advocated the es-
Enlistment of training home for en-
gagged couples, where they might learn to
fulfu their duties toward human beings
and the responsibilities of parenthood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
Animated Bed Warmers.

Strange bed warmers are used by
Chilean women. In cold weather, when
in bed, they keep their feet warm by
placing them on dog.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

never had a days illness.
Higher wages, better food, better houses and attn
etcs hive increased the longer existence You
would get you tried bad bread today as was the
ordinary bread twenty and would have
considerable difficulty in finding house which was so I'M
healthy as Of that periodat the same rent The
laws AGAINST adulteratfon in 1875 have abolished
the first and the laws with regard to housing have ex-
ngusbed the latter. The authorities have discovered
that it cheaper not to have smallpox, cholera ad ty
pboid than to and they have taken steps that
have made these Affections hundred times than
they were.
Many people firmly convinced that no exercise
can really you good unless expensive Most of the
enthusiastic golf players meet would am convinced,
lose an immense part of their faith in the healthy inu
ence of the game if they could not to spend So
day over it. Walking is too cheap for many people
believe in games but for healthy exercise walking is
equal to any But must have something No exercise
fearful You cannot afford it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14

When woman walks along the
streets after dark with a dollar In Eer
pocket, she thinks every man she does
not meet is following her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-06-14
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face and does not hold the dampresy
as leather or cloth does, it prevents the
shoulders from becoming sore in al
most every instance