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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Treating Wrong Disease.

Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine,
one from dyspepsia, another from heart
disease, another from liver or kidney
disease, another from nervous exhaustion
or prOStratiOn, another with pain here and
there, and in this way they all present
alike to themselves and their eaSy-gOing
and Indifferent, or OVer-buSy doctor. sep
arate and distinct diseases, for which he,
assuming them TO be such, prcScribeS his
pills and potOns. In reality, they are all
only SWHptHmS caused by some uterine
disease. The physician. ignorant of the
cduSe OF suffering, encourages this prac-
tlce until large bills are made. The Suf-
ferug patient gets no better, but probably
worse, by reason of the delay, wrong
treatment and consequent complications.
A proper medicine Ike DR. Pierce's Fa-
yorite Prescription, dirCcted to the cause
would have entirely removed the disease.
thereby dispelling all those distressing
symptoms, and inStituting comfort in
stead of prolonged misery. 1t has been
well said, that va disease known is half
cured
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is q
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and Skillful physician,
and adapted to woman's delicate system.
1T is made OF native medicinal roots and
is perfectly harmless in its effects IN ann
condition of the system.
As powerful inVigorating tonic VA
vorite Prescription impartS strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, WORKOUT rundown" debili-
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, "shop girls" house-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gem
orally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the greatest earthly boon. being I'M
equaled as an appetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
AS soothing and strengthening nerv-
Inc 'taYorite Prescription is unequaled
DUNG nervous eXcita blity, irrtability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration,
neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, chorea, ST.
Nitus'S dance, and other distressing, nerv-
Gus symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One to
three dose. Easy to take as candy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
A CURE FOR DEBILITY
Or. Williams Pink Pills A Reliable
Remedy for the Weak, AiIins
and BIoodIess

anu 6iCC0ieSS.
When the body is weak and the blood
thin it is SON etimes difficult to find the
cause unless a wasting illness has pre-
coded, or the sufferer happens to be a
girl on the verge of womanhood.
Obscure influences, something I'M
healthful in ones surroundings or work,
may lead to a slow impoverishment of
the blood and an enfeeblement of the
whole body. When a serious stage has
been reached there seems to be nothing
that will account for it.
Mr.. G. E. Legg, of Upton, W. Va,
has found successful method of treat
ing weakness and bloodlessness. He
says:
Il used DIR. Williams Pink Pills for
weakness caused by a lingering malarial
fever that began in the spring of 1896.
The worst effects Of this were indiges-
ton and bad state of my blood. Twas
anamic, as the doctors say. People
generally would say that I didn't have
blood enough, or that 1 didn't have the
right kind of blood mine was too thin
My kidneys and liver were out of order.
was badly annoyed by sour risings
from my stomach. There was good
deal of pain, too, in my back and under
my right shoulder blade. "
How long did these troubles last? :"
For over two years. For four
months of that time / was uuder the
care of a physician, but his medicine did
me no good. Meanwhile I learned Of
the cures that had been wrought by Dr.
Williams Pink Pills.
You owe your cure te these pills ?''
certainly do, and also know that
they are helping others to whom l have
recommended them. They have real
merit and l know of nothing that would
take their place.
For further information and valuable
booklet address the DIR. Williams Medi-
cine Co, Schenectady, n. 7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
About the Weather.

Tulio Larrinaga, the Porto Rico Com
missioner, and Prince Cupid, of Ha
waii, CHANGED to meet to-day going into
the House and paused to speak of the
weather, of which for the past twenty
four hours there has been some in
Washington.
This is what they call winter?" OBJ
served Cupid.
Yes, and l don't like it," said the
Porto Rican, shivering.
well, you can be happy" replied
Cupid; "this is the last day of win
ter. You see, they never have but two
days of winter here. All the rest is
last summer and next spring. New
York Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
TTo be rontinnrd.i
THE CACTUS CHEESE.

Can Any Good Come Out of the
Thorny Plant of the Desert.
A new table delicacy has come out
of Mexico, and correspondent of the
New York Evening Post says that it
can be produced with equal facility
and in unlimited quantities on the
hitherto practically barren plains of
the Southwest. The Mexicans call it
''queso de tuna" which, being inter
preted, means cactus cheese. The cac-
tus plant is covered with sharp spines,
which protect it from cattle and other
animals which would devour and ex-
terminate it if it were not so guarded
by nature. 1t grows so abundantly on
the plains of Mexico and our own
Southwest that for two or three years
scientific experts have been trying to
discover some use for 1t, being con-
WINGED that nature would not have
made so much of anything that was
good for nothing. Their efforts have
been rewarded. From the cactus,
despised and rejected of men and
beasts, to the cactus cheese, guaranteed
to delight epicures who have learned
to like it, is but Il step. The CORE
spondent intimates that fondness for
this cheese, like that for some other
brands, must be be acquired but once
acquired its indulgence will be a joy
forever.
One learns that the fruit of the cac-
tus looks for all the world like a fine
grade of chocolate" 1t is put up in
packages about the size of a pound of
butter, and, when wrapped In tinfoil,
is safe from deterioration. Another
use to which the plant is put is the
manufacture of syrup, and a sort of
jelly can be produced which is said to
resemble Scotch marmalade in the ease
with which it lends itself to pleasing
combination with bread or crackers.
Since the discovery that the cactus
could be made to minister to human
needs, the Department of Agriculture
has been experimenting with view to
learning whether it might be treated
so as to provide fodder for cattle. 1t
is found that if the plants are cut and
left to soak in their own Juice" for
half a day, the spines become harm
less, and cattle are very fond of the
cactus in this state. An attempt is
being made to develop a smooth type
of cactus, and while it is possible that,
without care, a harmless plant SO rel
ished by several animals besides cattle
might become extinct, it is believed
that a variety without spines might
be cultivated with profit DIS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
PITY tho WOrkinp Woman

Poor woman! She works hard all
day, and then she's up nearly all night
with the babies"
What's the matter with her hus-
band? Why doesn't he help herr"
90 he puts in all his time agitating
for an eight-hour day for the working
man" -Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
other Side of 1t.

why, young man." said the stern
parent, you certainly don't think I
would be foolish enough to let a penni-
less youth like you marry my daugh-
ter, do your
''Wen, it's up to you" rejoined the
poor but nervy youngster. Its a cinch
that no rich young man would marry
girl as homely as she is"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Taking No Chances.

The visitor had asked permission to in
spect the extensive works.
Certainly" said the superintendent.
You won't mind being searched before
you begin, | presume? It's mercy for
mality.'
What do you want to search me for?
Do you think / have bombs concealed
about me-"
Worse than that. You might have a
ca 20 Trihune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

in life when woman's great change
may be expected.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was prepared to meet the needs
of womans system at this trying
period of her life. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the female organism and
builds up the weakened nervous system.
For special advice regarding this inn
portant period women are invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
and it will be furnished absolutely free
of charge. The present Mrs. Pinkham
is the daughter-in-law of Lydia Z. Pink
ham, her assistant before her decease,
and for twenty five years since her
advice has been freely given to sick
women.
Read what Lydia E. Pinkham's Com
pound did for Mrs. Hyland and Mrs.
Hinkle:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 had been suffering with displacement of
the organs for years and was passing through
the change of life. Ny abdomen was badly
swollen; my stomach was sore; | had dizzy
spells, sick headaches, and was very nervous.
Lydia E. PinkElam's Vegetable Com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
MIDDLE LIFE
A Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many
Dread Diseases-IntelIigent Women Prepare
for it. Two Relate their Experiences.

The change of life" is
the most critical period
of a woman's existence,
and the anxiety felt by
women as it draws near
is not without reason.
Every woman who
neglects the care of her
health at this time in
vites disease and pain.
When her system is in
a deranged condition,
or she is predisposed to
apoplexy, or congestion
of any organ, the ten
dency is at this period
likely to become active
and with a host of ner-
vous irritati0ns make
life u burden. At this
time, also, cancers and
tumors are more liable
to form and begin their
destructive work.
Such warning symp-
toms as sense of suffo-
cation, hot flashes. head
aches, backaches, dread
of impending evil, timid-
ity, sounds in the ears,
palpitation of the heart,
sparks before the eyes,
Irregularities, constipa-
ton, variable appetite,
weakness, inquietude,
and dizziness, are
promptly needed by in
telligent women who are
aDDrOachinp the periOd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
With the CUrrenl.

''1is TO municipal ownership, for in
stance" said the doctor. what do you
conceive to be the drift of public opin-
The drift of public opinion in er-
rupted the professor, rs the floating
vote"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
HOW'S Ibis ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o.
We the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last IL years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price IS cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

weak. My doctor could not help me,
and | turned to Doan's Kidney Pills,
with the result that the kidney con
geStion disappeared, and, with it all
the other symptoms. What is more,
the cure has lasted for eight years"
Sold by all dealers. 90 cents a box
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Gone Higher.

Cadley-No, he isn't in our social set
any more.
Wiseman-So / understand.
Cadley-Yes, he dropped out some
time ago.
Wiseman-Why, he gave me TO I'M
derstand he climbed Philadelphia
Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
What She Wanted.

Mrs. Newed-My dear, 1 wish you
would letm have a little pin money
Newed-All right, sweetheart. How
much do you need?
Mrs. Newed-Two hundred dollars.
Newed-Great Scott! Two hundred
dollars for pin money?
Mrs. Newed-Yes, dear. It's for
diamond pin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05


ing nights during
bad weather brought
on a heavy cold, acG-
ing Of the limbs and
pain in the back and
kidneys. Severe con
gestion of the kid
neyS followed. Be
sides the terrific ach-
ing there were whirl-
ing headaches, and l
became exceedingly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
She Lost Out.

Ms Caller-It doesn't always pay
to husband ones resources.
Mrs Homer-Why not?
Mrs. Caller-Well l judge so from
Mrs. Backer's experience. She let her
husband have the $1,000 she inherited
from her grandmother and he lost it all
in speculation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
TERRIBLE SCALP HUM0R.
Badly Affected with Sores and Crusts
Extended Down Behind the Ears
-Another Cure bY Cuticura.

-AnOtner cure Dy NuLICuId'
about ten years ago my scalp be
came badly affected with sore and itch
ing humors, crusts, etc, and extended
down behind the ears. My hair came
out in places, also. l was greatly
troubled: understood it was eczema.
Tried various remedies, so called, with
out effect Saw your Cuticura adver-
tisement, and got the Cuticura Rem
edies at once. Applied them as to di-
rectons, etc, and after two weeks, |
think, of use, was clear as a whistle.
I have to state also that late last fall,
October and November, 1904, was
suddenly afflicted with bad eruption,
painful and itching pustules over the
lower part of the body. | suffered
dreadfully. In two months, under the
skiIlfuI treatment of my doctor, con
joined with Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment, l found myself cured.
H. VI. H. Weiss, RosemOnd Christian
Co, H., Aug 81. 1905"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Full to Running Over,

The little girl was sitting in a Sun
day school class one Sunday, and,
growing very thirsty, asked her teach
er for a drink of water. The teacher
brought her the glass of water and the
little girl, in her eagerness to drink,
spilled some of the water down the
front of her clean dress. Handing the
half-filled glass back to her teacher she
exclaimed:
II must be so full now I'm running
over."-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Horrors of History.

The Roman soldiers had completed the
benevolent assimilation of Carthage.
Now, them" gloated Scipio Africanus
perhaps those PhGnicians that settled
this town will be able to see their Pho
nish. eh?'
Yet the Romans gave n tremendous
blowout in honor of this barbarian when
he returned home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
In a Smart Set Nursery.

Visitor-So that is the mamma doll,
Is it. And the other, l suppose, is the
papa doll?
Gwendolyn-Oh, no, you stupid
That is a friend of the mamma doll.
The papa doll is away from home
Prick
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Opposition Along the Route.

mo, Mr.. Spoonall," the young woman
said, edging away from him, you muslin
try 10 railroad yourself into my affec-
tons"
TO railroad myself?'
"Yes; you seem to think your arm has
the right of way around my waist"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
a COLD RROUGHTIT ON.

Severe Congestion of the Kidneys
Soon Cured by DOan's Kidney
Pills.
Richard NJ. Pearce. a prominent
business man. of 231 South Orange
street. Newark, y. J.. saws: Work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ea Sc

A powder to shake into your shoes 1t rests
the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous Aching, Sweating feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

The smallest police station III England
is at the town of Fishguard in Pembroke
shire, the building being only about ten
feet square.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc
cigar. The highest price &c cigar to the
dealer and the highest quality for the
smoker. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Photography lessons for prisoners, says
the report of the prison commissioners for
Scotland, have been attended with very
successful results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Great battleships like the $4,000 ton
English battleship Dreadnaught are the
crying need of the American navy. ae-
cording to Admiral Dewey. who appear
ed before the House Committee on nav
al affairs the other day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

There is something of woman in ev-
erythng that pleases.-Dupaty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Between Madagascar and the coast
of India there are about 10000 islands,
only 600 of which are inhabited, but
most of which are capable of support
ing population.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

that AIlcock's are the original and
only genuine porous plasters; all. other
so-called porous plasters are limitations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Instead of drinking water from
glasses, certain persons in Washington
soon may be using gOurds in old rustic
style. Mrs. Roosevelt is preparing to
give such receptacles to several close
friends. The gourds are of a new va
riety, called the Theodore Roosevelt
sourd, and are the products of the farm
she bought in Virginia last summer
'.he Roosevelt gourd will hold almost
n half gallon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
The President has issued

The President has issued an order
directing the registration of every ein-
ploye of the government known to be
consumptive, and the examination of
all suspected of having the disease. All
buildings are to be made sanitary, by
cleansing or structural changes. The
order is believed TO affect $4,000 EN-
ployes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
Nothing but Love.

Stella-They say that Helen married
for money.
Mildred don't believe it
Stella-But her husband is awfully
rich and awfully homely.
Mildred-True, but when he comes
home late she scolds for an hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05
nocsusRuuw.uuvxsG1 esue,cnsr

II wrote you for advice and commenced
treatment with Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound as you directed, and l am
happy to say that all those distressing symp-
toms left me and have passed safely through
the change of life, well woman am
recommending your medicine to all my
friends Mrs. Annie E. 6. Ryland, Chester
town, Md.
Another Woman's Case
During change of life words cannot ex-
press what l suffered. My physician said 1
had a cancerous condition of the female
organs One day ! read some of the testi-
monials of women who had been cured by
Lydia E. Pillknam's Vegetable Compound,
and decided TO try it and to write you for
advice Your medicine made ME a well
woman, and all my bad symptoms soon
disappeared.
a. advise every woman at this period of life
to take your medicine and write you for adj
vice Mrs Lizzie Hinkle, Salem, Ind.
What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Hyland and
Mrs. Hinlle it will do for other women
at this time of life.
1t has conquered pain, restored
health, and prolonged life in cases that
utterly baffled physicians.
BOUND Succeeds Where Others Fail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Seats are held in the British House
of Commons on the principle of first
come first served. Consequently fifty
new members gathered at the Parlia-
before the session opened last month.
to await the unlocking Of the doors. in
order that they might get good seats
by depositing their hats thereon. This
is one of the many things which we ar
range better in America
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Some meat sold by Il Washington
butcher, and intended for immediate
consumption, has become the property
Of the United States. and forms a part
of the exhibit by which Doctor Wiley,
head of the Bureau of Chemistry. illus
trates the latest form OF fraud in the
sale Of food. The meat was bought for
lamb chops, but it consisted merely of
pieces of cheap meat, probably from the
neck, each with ii bone thrust through
it, and the gristly tissue drawn over the
bone. By and by there will be factories
for the manufacture of artificial bones
to be worked into pieces of artificial
meat from the artificial necks of arti-
fcial spring lambs. The only thing
which is likely to be genuine is the
spring; for that can be made of steel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

What happens when barren lands are
irrigated is disclosed in Il recent state
ment by Mr.. c. J. Blanchard, an en-
gineer of the reclamation service. A
year ago last spring he camped on the
banks of the Snake River in Southern
Idaho IN Il sage brush tract of a hun
dred thousand acres. His camp con
tanned the only human beings within
thirty miles. Last October, after tie
dam in the river for the irrigation res
ervOir was we'll along, riding in a pas
senger car on new railroad over the
same route that he had Travelled six
teen months before, he passed three
towns, and was in sight of a population
of nearly four thousand. Yet not
drop of water Lad been delivered for
irrigation. The people were on the
ground ready to cultivate the land as
soon as the water was ready. This
seems to be doing better than making
a second blade of grass grow up TO keep
company with a single lonesome blade,
for it makes four thousand persons live
where only sage brush grew before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

In a special bulletin recently issued
by the United States census bureau it
is reported that in all the benevolent
institutions of the country 2,040,272
persons found refuge and relief during
1904, at the close of which 2S4.3 72 re-
manned. This may be taken as about
the average number Of inmates at any
one time. The males outnumber the
females, largely because of the large
number of soldiers homes. The cost
(for 1909 amounted to $55,577. 633, of
which about 80 per cent was for hos
pital maintenance. OrphAnages and per-
manent homes took about $1O,00O,000
each, and asylums for the deaf, dumb
and blind about $3,500,000. Paying in
mates contributed toward the total
S14 S4S, 50S, and S6,OS9, 226 was drawn
from public funds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-05

Canada has forests which, at the
present rate of consumption Of timber
for paper, will supply The world with
paper pulp for $40 yearl