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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Progress of Education for Women.
Popular interest in any question may
be Judged with fair accuracy by the
amount Of printed discussion of it.
Even those who have followed intelli-
gently the history of the education of
women may well he surprised at the
story told by two pamphlets published
by the Boston Public Library. They
bear the modest title of contributions
Toward a photography of the Higher
Education Of Women" One was pub
lished in 1891 and the other last year.
They contain lightweight closely priny
ed pages, filled with the bare titles Of
books and articles relating to fem
mime education
The change in the point of view of
the writer's from decade to decade is
most significant In 1908 the Christian
Observer was considering I'm What
Degree May Female Talent Be Bene-
fcially Cultivated?' and 1.-The Effects
of Female Improvement on Domestic
Happiness In 1868 the Westminster
Review published an article on "The
Suppressed Sex and in 1867 the Pail
Mall Gazette one on Latin for La
dies" In 1874 the Popular Science
Monthly took up the protest against
the onward movement. in Educated to
Death-a Mothers Story"
BY way of contrast, the later of the
two pamphlets contains a list of fifty
seven colleges which admit women.
and concerning which matter has been
printed, and notes a book of three hun
bred and ninety-four pages devoted to
the progress in women's education in
the British Empire.
1t is significant that the literature of
recent years is rich in books and arti-
cles on the relation of educated women
to home-making. They are evidently
making themselves felt there, from the
sanitation of the house and the chem
istry of foods to the study of the
baby's mind.
Whatever criticisms may be made on
women as scholars, none can be made
on those women who dedicate Their
scholarship to the service of the home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

A thin silk or one that trays easily
can be cut out better if laid between
sheets of thin paper and the pattern
cut through paper and material to-
gether.
A collar lining of taffeta should be
cut so that the front part is on the
straight" of the material and the
curved part of the collar will then
come on the bias.
1t is a good plan to bend steels or
whalebones at the waistline when
making a bodice before putting them
iI5o the castings, as the bodice will then
| fit closer to the figure.
After stitching down a seam press
with hot iron, and If no seam board
| is at hand it is useful to know that a
rolling-pin wrapped liz a clean cloth
will answer the purpose equally well.
In making a blouse zoo deep a round
must not be cut for the neck at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

lected, and it is trimmed in a lighter
shade of the same color, panels of the
pale gray being set into the royal skirt
and Elton. The former fits without
fullness over the hips, but is gored to
flare at the bottom. After the pre-
vailing spring and summer models the
front panel is plated and heavily
stitched with tailor's silk. Extending
down the front is shaped effect. The
object of the Elton is to produce the I'M
broken line of the semi-princess modes,
and its trimmings are most effectively
worked out with the light gray cloth,
supplemented bf appliques of black silk
and narrow soutache braid Nearly all
of the new tailored gowns are three
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
The Largest Steamship.

The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria is the
newest addition to the Hamburg American
line. having just been completed at Stet-
tin. She is the largest steamship ever
built, having a total displacement of 49,
900 tons. There are eight decks above the
water line, one more than the America
She has an a la carte restaurant, eleya-
tors, fifty private cabins, gymnasium
electric baths and palm garden. She is
700 feet long and rs feet wide, and has
a passenger capacity of $3.50, besides
crew of $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

be fewer he believes that those cou
Piles who do marry will be happier.
because they stand on the same foot
ing. and mutual affinity will be the
basis of marriage in place Of mercen-
airy motives He believes the new
woman's industrial training will make
her a better wife, for she will know
the value of a dollar and will sympa-
thize with the daily toll of her husband.
Also she may be expected to apply
business methods to domestic economy.
and in the face of i'll treatment she
has the courage to separate from him
and return to self-support.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Pussy Mothers.

Children are often worried because
their mothers are too attentive, and
continually reprove the small ones
without reason. a child should be let
alone, and be allowed to play or amuse
itself in its own way, without the con-
slant direction of a nervous mother.
A boy. for example, enjoys more a
few simple toys and something which
his own ingenuity has worked out than
the most elaborate plaything which
has been bought. In the same way, a
little girl will lavish her affections on
a misshapen doll, probably made at
home, while the most artistic produc-
ton of the toyshop will lie in state to
be taken up on rare occasions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
About Your Muif.

Don't use your muff as shopping
bag. The furrier says Il great many
women do this and that is why their
furs soon look shabby. NIuffS were
made to hold pair of hands and per-
haps a purse and handkerchief. They
were not made to hold bundles.
If you want your muff to keep nice
YOU mustn't huddle a package up be
tween it and your fur boa. This rubs
the hair off of both.
Never throw the muf down wher
not using it, Hang is up by its cord
or a loop and in such manner that il
does not rest against anything. The
greatest care must be taken of furs
particularly of lynx, which is an ex
tremely delicate fur.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
PAID FOR CHURCH GOING.
Cashier Man Wants Inheritance from
Mother Without Attending.

Whether So per day is sufficient COM
pensation for attending church is the
question confronting Peter Paulsen of
Cashier. When Paulsen's mother died
she left her son. $1,000 to be paid to him
in fifteen annual installments on condi-
ton that he attend regularly a little
church near Cashten. The old lady was
devoted attendant of this church. Only
illness was to excuse the sons non-at-
tendance. Paulsen wanted the money,
but objected to the conditions mad after
his mother died he took the case into Cir
cut Court, asking relief from the COM
pulsory church attendance. Judge Fruit
ruled that the money would have to be
earned by faithful attendance at religious
devotions Paulsen then appealed to the
Supreme Court. where the decision Of
Judge Fruit has just been sustained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
IN GRAND JURY NET.
Nine Men Indicted by Body After
Twelve Weeks of investigation.


Eight of the nine persons indicted by
the grand jury in Ashland were arrested,
the exception being the keeper of a dis
tillery house who escaped. J. S. Ellis,
late president of the Security Savings
bank. and Ellis Kennedy, were indicted
on the charge of receiving deposits when
they knew the bank was insolvent. Both
were arrested, and while under arrest
their attorney, w. NJ. Tomkins, interpos-
ed d writ of habeas corpus. They gave
$1,000 bonds under the writ returnable
April 20 Attorney \. z. Haagenson,
formerly district attorney of Ashland
county. was indicted and arrested on the
charge of receiving from a client 500
and failing to use it for that purpose.
The other arrests include Michael j. Col
Inns, chairman of the town of Morse, and
all other town officers, including AleXan-
der Mcdonald Merit III. Eought, III. b.
Templin and Peter Fishback. They were
brought to Ashland and bonds from 81
600 to $4,000 were required. There were
four indictments against Collins. They
were charged with malfeasance in town
affairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
cHErEk GETS ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Hot Fight Ended by Grant of 20
Year Franchise.

The granting of a franchise for lighting
the city with electricity by W. J. Gairn,
a real estate dealer, has settled a long
political dispute and hot fight in the
Cnetek City Council. After much wrang-
ling a special council meeting was quietly
called and 20-year franchise was grant
ed. The plant is to be ready by Jan. l,
1907. The city may purchase the plant
in ten years. The price of lighting is
not to exceed $50 per year for 311a ampere
arc lamps, or So per year for 32-candle
power incandescent lights.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Welding Copper and Steel.

A French engineer is now enlisting
American capital to develop his process
of welding copper and steel. 1t is ex-
pected that this combination will largely
take the place of solid copper in the trans
mission of electricity. 1t will also be use
full in the manufacture of cooking uten-
sis. A plant for this purpose is being
equipped at Chester, Pa, where steel in
COTS and bars will be turned out coated
with copper, aluminium, silver or bronze
in the form of sheets or wire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
SLAYER sURRENDERs SELF.
Steve Bromblay Tells Iadysm1th
Sheriff He Killed MCGOWAN.

A man, VINO gave his name as Steve
BroInblay. gave himself up to the sheriff
in Ladysmith, saying he had murdered a
woodsman by the name of Mike MCGOWAN,
a half-breed. at his home in Taylor coun-
ty, ten miles south of Ingram. With
him was a woman who gave her name as
Belle Miller and said that she was im-
plicd ted in the crime. Bromblay claims
that he shot the man in self-defense as
the latter had struck him with chair
and threatened to take his life. Miss Mil
Ter was also badly bruised, which she
claims to have received at the hands OF
the victim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Take gill of good vinegar in pint
of cold water, large soft, clean shay
ing brush and a soft clean cloth. Re-
the brush in the liquid. Squeeze it
slightly so that it may not be too wet,
brush the gliding, doing a small piece
at time, lightly up and down, till it
is quite restored.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Wisconsin
State News
SONS REQUEST Is FATAL.
Wanted Butt of Old Rifle Turned
Of and Cartridge Exp1odes.
.~N@

Mrs. John Duttoa, aged 43, wife OF
farmer living in the town of Whitewater,
was accidentally killed by a bullet from
an old rife. Her 14-year-old son brought
an old gun from the barn to the kitchen,
asking his mother to place it into the
stove and burn out the wooden butt. She
held it in the stove by the barrel, when
the gun suddenly went off and a bullet
pierced her heart. Neither knew that
the rifle was loaded. On July 4, 1904,
young Dutton, who brought the rife to his
mother. lost an eye while playing with
a revolver. Mrs. Dutton leaves a husband
and three sons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Laugh at their faults; encourage
white lies; give them their own way !;
tell them pretty mtruths; give them
what they cry for; shout at the top of
your voice to them; never encourage
their efforts to do better. Fly into Il
passion with them several times a
day: punish them if they break some
trihe by accident; don't enter into
their games; when they ask for infor-
nation tell them to be quiet; let them
think the street is the best place to
play; never take any notice of their
childish sorrows. Don't have any toys
or playthings tossed around the house
don't bother yourself about whose
house they go to; don't trouble invit-
ing their companions to your house
always take part against their teach
ers; and try to forget as much as pos.
sible that you were once young your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Nav Ease uaiuSf McCUrdy.

Close on the heels of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company's suit to recover over
100000 from former President McCur
DIV and his relatives, a complaint was
served in an action against McCurdy, his
son-in-law, Thebaud, and Charles Fl. Ray
mona of Raymond s. Co., to recover 81,
100000 paid to the Raymond firm as
gratuities, and that these payments were
brought about by fraudulent conspiracy
between the three defendants. Eight ac
tions in all have been begun against the
former president; his son, Robert II. Nc
Curdx. Thehaud and RAYMOND.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
EXCITEMENT CAUSES INSANITY.
Bruce Woman Committed to Mendoza
After Revival Meetings.

Made insane, it is said by religious ex-
element at revival meetings at Bruce
Miss Flora Bretag, aged %, was commit
ted to the State hospital for the insane at
Mendoza. She was very violent at times
and one one occasion, it is said, threw a
glass at her father which cut a cash in
his head She did not know her own
brothers. Miss Bretag was telephone
operator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Defense of the New Woman

Rev. John l.. Scudder of the First
Congregational Church of Jersey City,
speaking of business women as wives,
SAYS he sympathizes with the indie
pendent spirit of the bachelor maid
who feels herself to be something more
than man trap. Under these circum-
stances he thinks we must expect few
er marriages in proportion to the popu-
lation, but although the weddings will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

ing in one piece to the bust. Or a sham
garment, extending only to the bust
may be used.
Another Partisan mode is to take tea
in ones long gloves. These are such
complicated parts of ones apparel now
addys that it is a nuisance to remove
them until the toilet Is changed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Health and Beauty Hints.

A glass of hot lemonade before retir-
ing will often prevent a cold.
A very few drops OF camphor in a
glass of water will often relieve a sick
headache.
Bathing the eyes several times day
in cold water makes them bright and
helps to keep them strong.
Rub the following on the hands after
bathing them: Glycerin and rose water
equal parts. Mix Wen by shaking.
Don't use cold water when giving
the face a cosmetic scrub. Warm
water. followed by dash of cold
water, is better.
Hot milk, heated to rs high tenn
perature as it can be drunk, is a most
refreshing stimulant in cases of cold or
over-fatigue.
Pumice should never be used on the
hands. A bit of lemon will answer its
purpose, without making the fingers
rough and calloused.
A Swedish method of producing SLEEP
| is to wiring out Il handkerchief in icy
old water and lay it across the eyes
when it is said to act like magic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
FIREBUGs THREATEN KENosHA
Apply Torch to Church in Residence
District During Gale.

During a high windstorm a desperate
effort was made to cause big fire in the
residence portion of Kenosha. Incen-
diaries put the torch to the old Park Ave-
rue Methodist Episcopal church and for
a time it seemed certain that the flames
would spread to the residences surround
ing the structure. The police are search
ing for the miScreants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

There are 1.400 grass" widows i'll
Chicago and they are drawing an
nually $4,000 in alimony from their
former husbands. The records for the
county show that between 900 and
2,30O divorces are granted every year
| in the western metropolis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Buys Bankrupt Light Plant.

The plant of the National Electric Com
pany, Milwaukee, was sold to Charles l..
Sullivan of Chicago for 100000. The
statement of Receiver John l. Beggs
showed assets of S1.3jO691: liabilities,
S1.242 .OO0 Creditors will receive 40 per
cent of their claims. Mr.. Sullivan would
not state whom he represented.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Az option has been signed running to
Chicago parties for the sale of the plants
of the La Crosse City Railway Company
and the La Crosse Gas and Electric Com
rany The sale has been practically con-
summated Enlargefnents and improve
n.ents will follow the closing of the deal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Big Fine for Political Gifts

The Maryland Senate has passed the
corrupt pra ctices act, with an amendment
providing a fine of 100000 for campaign
contributions by corporations and requir-
| ing party chairmen to render an account
to the courts of all money spent in cleo
/ films
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
EIectrocufion for New Jersey.

The New Jersey House has passed the
Senate bill abolishing capital punishment
by banging and substituting the electrocu-
ton chair. A special building is to be
erected at some place remote from the
popular centers of the State in which to
sonduct the executions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Howard McNiel, young man of Pleas
ant Prairie, was badly injured by the ex-
piosion of a dynamite cap, which he
struck with a stone Two fingers on each
hand were blown off and the boys face
was terribly burned. He will survive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
In Crosse woman Attacked.

Mrs. Charles o. Tanberg, wife of the
5 foreman of the La Crosse Plow Company S
niant. was assaulted while on her way
home from a lodge meeting. When oppo-
site an alley she was choked, beaten and
kicked. Her cries brought relief, but Ter
sssailant escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
New Eton Cloth Suit,

The new touches of beauty which
distinguish this handsome tailored
gown are fitting examples of the smart
ness of spring modes. Dark gray of the
shade known as London smoke was Sc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
North Freedom Bank Is Closed.

Bank Examiner Bergh of Madison has
closed the bank of North Freedom No
cause was given for closing the institution.
The deposits are 100000 and the capital
IS $4,000 and it is said that there is
plenty of money to pay creditors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Frank Koonzenski, a woodsman. %
years old, was found dead near Pembine.
He disappeared March and it is believ-
ed was overcome and froze to death in
the big storm of that date. His home is
in Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Little Girl Persistent Runaway.

Cora Liptak. II years old, was found
in Oconto. She has been gone ten days
from her home in Marinette. This is her
third runaway, although, it is said. her
parents are well-to-do and give her a
good home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
sawyer Reweds Dfvorced Wife.

Mrs. Phietus Sawyer. daughter of for
mcr Gov. W. II. Upham, and Philetus
Sawyer of Oshkosh. who were recently
divorced. were remarked on a recent even
ing at the home of the brides father in
Marshfeld.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Several million feet of lumber and large
factory buildings at Racine Junction mar
rowly escaped being swept by fire. Grass
adjoining the lumber piles caught Ere and
was eating into the lumber when discov-
nrad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Members of Lapointe Agency Sue for
Big Fund and Lose Monthly Cash.

An order issued by the Indian affairs
bureau directs the agent of the Lapointe
agency at Ashland to discontinue the pay
ment of monthly allowances to ABOUT 100
Indians who have begun suit against the
government for the immediate payment
of moneys now on deposit to the credit of
the Chippewas The money amounts to
nearly half million dollars. AS the cases
are likely to be in the courts for several
years the outlook for the litigants is not
rosy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
SAVES 200 FROM DEATH.
Northwestern Train Leaves Track
at Genoa Junction.

Two hundred passengers on a train on
the western division of the Northwestern
line narrowly escaped death at Genoa
Junction. The train left the track and
went into ditch. The presence of mind
of the engineer saved the entire train. The
engineer remained at his post and revers-
ed the brakes, stopping the train just in
time to prevent the engine from turning
over and piling up the cars. The passen-
gers were thrown from their seats, but
none of them was seriously injured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
YOUNG MAN KILLED BY TRAIN
Love Letters from Girl in Chica g6
Are Found in His Pockets.

Are Found in His Pockets.
Lemuel Mason, % years old, was found
dead on the Wisconsin Central tracks at
Fond du Lac, and from the mangled con-
dit1oE of the body it was clear that sew
aral trains had passed over him. In his
pockets were found love letters signed
MARY" postmarked Chicago, and written
On the stationery of Marshall Field & &c.
and J. A. Varty & Co. The young mans
father is said to be a wealthy land. owner
living near Chillicothe, Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

outset 1t is better to try it on first
and then outline Il semi-circle in front
with a row of pins, cutting it evenly
on Il fiat surface.
Always make the neck of a blouse
slightly smaller than the base of the
collar band, and in lacking it into po-
sition it is an excellent plan to cut a
few notches in the blouse so as to avoid
wrinkles when the collar is finally
stitched on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
Noted Indian Dies of Pneumonia.

Charles II. Mcleod, grandson of Queen
Marinette, great Squaw sachem of the
Menominee Indians, died at AIenominee
of pneumonia. He had lived there fifty
two wears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

The United railroads of San Francisco
are negotiating for control of all rail-
ways of Oakland and vicinity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12
FOX LAKE IN FIRE DANGER.

Gale Spreads Blaze of Burning Resi-
dence, but Flames Are Checked.
Fox Lake was threatened for a while
with a disastrous fire which started in
the residence of J. c. Davis and was soon
beyond control The high wind carried
embers to the residences of w. II. Muir
ply and II. III. Weisel. Bucket brigades
after strenuous work got the fire under
control before the Murphy and Weisel
residences were greatly damaged The
Davis place is a total loss. The Fox
Lake hotel was in great danger also.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-04-12

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth viii
be the guests of King Edward in London
when they go to Europe.