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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
New General of the Jesuits,

The congregation of the Society Of Je-
sus. which began its session at Rome Sept.
/. finally chose Rev. Francis Xavier
Wernz. a German prelate, as general of
the society in succession to the late Faith
er Martin. who died last May. Father
Wernz was born in Wurtembrug, Ger
many, in 1912, and has been connected
with the Jesuit orgaization since the age
of Is. He is recognized as a progressive
man with modern ideals. Father Wernz
will be known as the ''black pope"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Do You Open Your Mouth

Like young bird and gulp down what
ever food or medicine may be offered you?
Or, do you want TO know something of the
composition and character of that which
you take into your stomach whether as
food or medicine?
Most intelligent and sensible people
nowadays insist on knowing what they
employ whether as food or as medicine.
DR.. Pierce believes they have a perfect
right to insist upon such knowledge Sohe
publishes szoadcast and on each bottle
wrapper, what s medicines are made Of
and vexi6es itySfF3ereat6 This he feels
he can WeQA ford 70 do because the more
the ingredients Of which his medicines
are made are studied and understood the
more viii Their superior curative virtues
De aIlreciaIeI.
For the cure Of woman's peculiar weak
nesSes, irregularities and arrangements,
giving rise to frequent headaches, back
ache, dragging-down pain or distress in
lower abdominal or pelvic region. accom-
panied, ofttimes, with a facilitating,
pelvic, catarrhal drain and kindred symp-
toms of weakness, DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is a most efficient remedy.
1t is equally effective in curing painful
periods, in giving strength to nursing
mothers and IN preparing the system OF
the eXpectant mother for baby's coming
thus rendering childbirth safe and com
paratively painless. The TFaVorite Pre-
scription" is most potent, Strengthening
tonic to the general system and to the
organs distinctly feminine in particular.
1t is also a soothing and invigorating
nervine and cures nervous exhaustion,
nervous prostration. neuralgia, hysteria,
spasms. chorea or st. Vitus's dance, and
other distressing nervous symptoms at
tendant upon functional and organic dis
eases of the distinctly feminine organs.
A host of medical authorities Of all the
several schools of practice, recommend
each of the several ingredients of which
TFavorite Prescription is made for the
cure of the diseases for which it is claimed
to be cure You mare may read what they ey
| request for free booklet of extracts
from the leading authorities, to DR.. R. V.
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitute, Buffalo, n. Y, and it will come to
YOU bY return most
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Cheap Excursions South,

On first and third Tuesday of each
month the Big Four Railway will sell
excursion tickets to most all points in
Virginia, North and South Carolina,
Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, at
rate of one fare plus $500, with return
limit 80 days. Liberal stopover privi-
leges. Write I. P. Spinning, General
Northern Agent, 23S Clark ST., Chicago,
for further information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
DISFIGURED WITH ECZEMA
Brushed Scales from Face Like Pow
der-Worse Under Physicians
Cuticura Works Wnndars

Il suffered with eczema six months.
l had tried three doctors, but did not
get any better. 1t was on my body
and on my feet so thick that l could
hardly put pin on me without touch
ing eczema. My face was covered,
my eyebrows came out, and then it got
in my eye. l then went to another
doctor. He asked me what was TAX
ing for it, and 1 told him Cuticura. He
said that was a very good thing, but
that he thought my face would be
marked for life. But Cuticura did its
work, and my face is now just as clear
as it ever was. l told all my friends
about my remarkable cure. l feel so
thankful 1 want everybody far and
wide to know what Cuticura can do.
1t is sure cure for eczema. Mrs.
Emma White, Gal Cherrier Place, Cam
den n. J., April %, 1905"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

The Germans were the inventors of
the first gun. About 1873, Schwartz
German machinist, manufactured
numerous crude guns which were
brought into use by the Venetians in
1892.
1t is a strange fact that cannon were
made before. small firearms. At Am
berg there is still a piece of ordnance
marked with the date 1903. Cannon
were first used in war at the Battle
of Crecy in 1916. 1t was not until
1914, however, that they were made in
England
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
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S2O.OOO.OOO.
Doctors Differ as to Alcohol.

During the recent meeting of the Brit
ish medical association, Toronto, opin-
ions as to the value of alcohol were ex-
pressed. Prof Woodhead testified that
surgeons had come to the conclusion that
alcohol interferes with the production of
the state of immunity and that it inter-
feres with the recovery of the patient.
Also Sir Victor Horsley thought that the
value of alcohol as a drug was now prac-
tically nil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Beryl-You've read Scriblett's new
novel. Has it a happy ending?
Garnet-Yes; the villain is the only
well drawn character in the book, and he
escapes punishment.
The peat boys of Ireland could give an
annual output of 100000 electric horse
power for the next $50 years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Voice.

Fiery Orator CATER he had delivered
his speech Il had no difficulty in making
myself understood, had 1?
Auditor-Oh, no; we understood you,
all right; but we've didn't exactly know
what you were talking about
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Trust Sued for 100000.

The American Banana Company has
brought suit against the United Fruit
Company, known as the fruit trust, for
the alleged violation of the Sherman anti
trust law The plaintiff charges that it is
damaged to the extent of 100000
through acts of the fruit trust
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Our Northern substitute,

In that tropical country" the returned
traveller was explaining, most of the
houses are constructed with an Enclosure
in the center, which they call the court :"
Il see," said the hostess. I'm our
colder latitudes the parlor is generally
used for that purpose
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Renort on National Banks.

The Comptroller Of the Currency re-
ports that. with the addition of thirty
three banking associations chartered dur
ing August, the total number of banks
being G.162, and the aggregate capital rose
70 SS3S. SO+775. The outstanding circu-
i.tinn Is Sl6Q. SO. 300.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
The Boston Way.

IIickS-She's from Boston. isn't she?
Wicks-I can't tell. She hasn't had oc-
casion yet to pronounce the word either
Hicks-She's not from Boston, then.
If she were. she'd have found the oeca-
sion long ago.-Philadelphi Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Temporarv Lapse of Memory

Mrs. Highmus-You ought to have
heard the sermon at our church last Sun
day. 1t was on Beelzebub.
Mrs. Suddyn-Klymer-A yes, he's an
interesting character By the way-for 1
seem to have forgotten for the moment
what does the B. L. stand for?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

The biggest wheat field in the world is
in the Argentine. 1t belongs 10 an Ital-
ian named Gauzone and covers just over
100 square miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
Uncle Allen

MANY a man." said Uncle Allen
Sparks, dates all his other reverses from
the evening when his best girl turned him
down"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING syrup for Children
teethine; softens the gums reduces Inflammation al
lays pain. cures wind collie. Is cents bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Box 321, DeGraf, Ohio.
DR.. ). B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear Sir
l was a terrible sufferer from
pelvic weakness and had headache
continuously. l was not able to do my
Homework for myself and husband.
L wrote you and described my condi-
ton as nearly as possible. You recon-
mended Peruna. l took four bottles of
it and was completely cured. l think
Peruna a wonderful medicine and
have recommended it to my friends with
the very best of results.
Esther NJ. Miner.
Very few of the great multitude of
women who have been relieved of some
pelvic disease or weakness by Peruna
ever consent to give a testimonial to be
read by the public.
There are, however, few courageous,
selt-sacrihcing women who will for the
sake of their suffering sisters allow their
cures to be published.
Mrs. Miner is one of these. In
her gratitude for her restoration to
health she is willing
A GRATEFUL that the women of
LETTER TO the whole world
DR.. HARTMAN should know it. A
chronic inval id
brought back to health is no small mat
ter. Words are inadequate to express
complete gratitude.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Fire damaged Swift & Co.'s glue fac
tory in st. Joseph, Mo-, to the extent of
$4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
a HATEFUL
LETTER TO
DIR. HARTMAN
Guns.

brought back to health is no small mat
ter. Words are inadequate to express
complete gratitude.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Mems SHOES. IS TO $1.bO. BoyeI SHOES, IS
to 81 .25. Women's Shoes. $500 to $3.50.
Misses s. Children's Shoes. So. 80 to $500.
Try w. l.. Douglas Women's, Misses and
ChiIdrens shoes; for style, fit 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
on the botrous, which protects you against high
prices and Interior shoes. Take no SubStis
suite Ask YOUR deRler for w l.. Douglas shoes
and insist upon having them.
fast Color Egeiets used: they uiH not braSsy.
Write for illustrated catalog of Fail Styles.
w. L. DOUGLAS, Dept. IL, Brocktou, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

her RESTORATION TO
health she is willing
that the women of
the whole world
should know it. A
chronic val d
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
ATARRH

Taste and Smell. Full size 80 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size 10 cts. by mail
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27

Ask Mrs. Pmkhams Adce-A Understands WcmaRs Ills
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-09-27
a Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm

Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drive @
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Hioh Position for Admiral.

Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson.
who has just taken command of the
American naval forces in the East
will, it is understood. soon be recalled
to take what has become TO be regard
ed as the most important post in the
navy-namely, chief of the bureau of
navigation. Admiral Brownson would,
in the usual course, be placed on the
retired list next year on account of
old age, but owing to his excellent
physical and mental condition IT is I'M
derstood he will continue at the head
of the navigation bureau at least dur
ing the present administration
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Has the Wasp Affection?

A colony of wasps made a nest in
the dark room of studio last sum-
.mer, says a writer n the Outing mag,
;azine. At first the party who used
the room did not relish their CON-
pany-but for certain reasons he did
mot molest them. He paid no atten.
.tiOn to the little buzzers, and they
came and went at their own sweet
will.
After a time he began to study
them and soon came to the conclu-
sion that they were gradually becom.
ing acquainted with him, his ways and
his dark room. One day a stranger
was seated on the window sill The
first wasp entering the room paid no
attention to him, but made for the
old crack in the wall. Then out came
a big fat fellow who darted through
the open window like a bullet. With
lin five minutes half dozen wasps
came with a rush at the stranger and
two of them located him. But the
writer has never been touched by
his wasp colony.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
BOYS HEAD ONE SOLID soRE.
Hair All Came out-Under Doctor
Three Months and No Better
Cutcura Works Wonders,

Mr.. A. c. Barnett, proprietor of a
general store in Award Oklahoma
tells in the following grateful letter
how Cuticura cured his son of a ter
rible eczema My little boy had &c.
zema His head was one solid sore.
all over his scalp; his hair all came
olt, and he suffered very much. l
had physician treat him, but at the
end of three months he was no bet
er. I remembered that the yCuticura
Remedies had cured me, and after
giving him two bottles of Cuticura
Resolvent, according to directions,
and using Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment on him daily, his eczema left
him, his hair grew again, and he has
never had any eczema since. We
use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment,
and they keep our skin soft and
healthy. l cheerfully recommend the
Cuticura Remedies for all cases Of
eczema. A. c. Barnett, Mar. 80,
1906"
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Checked Attempt at Monopoly.

Trusts were sometimes dealt with
summarily in old England. For in
stance, the records of the Brewers
company show that ION Monday, July
80, 1922, Robert Chichele, the mayor of
London. sent for the masters and 12
of the most worthy of our company to
appear at the Guildhall for selling dear
ale. After much dispute about the
price and quantity of malt, wherein
Whityngtone, the late mayor, declared
that the brewers had ridden into the
country and forestalled the malt, to
raise its price, they were convicted in
the penalty of eco ($1O0), which OBJ
jecting to. the masters were ordered
to be kept in prison in the chamber
lain's custody until they should pay it.,
or find security for the payment
thereof"
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Widows,

: Widows exist in all countries, thus
coTnterbalancing the matrimonial de-
cadence which might otherwise result
from timid men. Widows are clinging
by temperament and attach them
selves readily to any object that can't
help itself. 1t is generally consid-
cred unlucky to meet a widow on a
dark piazza by the light of the moon.
In many countries to be kissed by a
widow means endless trouble. Wild
ows are frequently accompanied by
children. whose number is constantly
liable to increase. They roam at large
,over the principal sections. and no
ian is safe when they are near All
lfhe perfect men now dead have mar
;ried widows, thus forming CON
:tinuous contrast TO the miserable
specimens who Still live. 1t has been
isaid Beware of widows" but this Is
unnecessary, for no man can really
help himself.-Life.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
NEW YEARS CALLS.
A New Drink to Replace the oId-1 ime
"Apple-Jack."

Twenty-Five years ago the custom OF
making New Years calls was de-
lightful one for all concerned. until
or "apple-jack" than they could sue
cessfully carry.
Then the ladies tried to be charit-
able and the gentlemen tried to be
as chivalrous as ever and stand up at
the same time.
If anyone thinks there has not been
considerable Improvement made in the
of alcoohlic beverages. le. him stop
to consider. among other things, the
fact hat the old custom of New Years
calls and the genteel tipping is nearly
obsolete.
The custom of calling on ones
friends, however, at the beginning OF
the new year, is good habit. and an
other good habit to start at that time
is the use of well-made Postum in.
stead of coffee or spirits.
A Staten Island doctor has SEN
sibla daughter who has set Postum
before her guests as n good thing to
drink at Yule Tide. and good way
to begin the New Year. Her father
writes.
MY daughter and | have used
Postum for some time past, and we
feel sure IL contains wholesome food
material.
II shall not only recommend It to
my patients. but my daughter will be
most pleased to give a demonstration
Of Postum to our Christmas and New
Years callers" Read THE Road to
Weuville" in pkgs. There's reasoc." !"
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Keep in Good Health,

There are many thousands of peo
pie all over the world who can at
tribute their good health to taking one
of two Brandreth's Pills every night
These pills cleanse the stomach and
bowels, stimulate the kidneys. and
liver and purify the blood. They are
the same fine laxative tonic pills your
grandparents used, and being purely
vegetable they are adapted to children
and old people, as well as those in
the vigor of manhood and womaphood
Brandreth's Pills have been In use
for over century and are for sale
everywhere, plain or sugar-coated.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Rigid Rules for chauffeurs.

According to new regulations in
France, no one will in future be grant.
ed an automobile license who is not
able to prove, in addition to the pos.
session of the necessary technical
knowledge. exemption from any physi-
cal infirmity which would tend to in.
volve unfitness for the control of an
automobile. Persons whose eyesght
is impaired, whose hearing is not
acute, whose hand is rendered I'm.
steady by drinking habits or who suffer
from fits of nervousness will not be
allowed to add to the list of accidents.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
FIRST sIeHs OF LOVE.
Elderly Man Recalls an Event Of the
Long Ago.

Speaking of boys" said an elderly
man whose son was walking briskly
down the path, Il remember the first
social call l ever made on young
lady. 1 guess l didn't look quite as
slick as my son does this evening,
but 1 know 1 felt full as uncomfort-
able"
''It was about two hours before the
usual time for giving up work when
1 jerked the plow out of the furSow
and drove the old mule toward the
house. Mother was at the woodpile
gathering chips into her apron. My
land! she exclaimed. in amazement.
Whats the matter, Henry?'
Nothing i answered. and start
ed the mule for the barn, filled his
manger with hay and walked reso.
iutely toward the house. Mother was
inside now and / was thankful AT
the sink / secured a bar of yellow
soap and a towel. I filled the tin
ito my room. Usually 1 made my
toilet at the bench in the yard.
Il struggled into stif.iy starched
shirt and assumed my Sunday dag.
.onals. l had trouble with my shoes.
for they were tight at the best OF
times. BY this time l heard my
fathers voice. and in moment my
mother called, Supper. Henry!'
"I wasn't hungry. My father was
seated at the table. Both he and
mother looked at me- There was an
awful silence. l tried several times,
and at last managed to say, You don't
care if l take the sorrel mare and
the buggy, do you?
Certainly not. my son., said faith.
or. Presently he coughed.
Going to a political meeting,
Henry"
Now. father said mother.
Il got up and pushed my chair
back.
81 was just asking said father.
II didn't mean any harm
Il shook my head and hurried out
to harness the sorrel. And, dear me!
Here's my own boy beginning to get
notions into his head"
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
GAINED "a POUNDS
Persistent Anemia Cured by Dr..
Williams Pink Pills After Other
Remedies Had Failed.

When began taking DR.. Williams
Pink Pills." says Mrs. Nathaniel Field,
of st. Albans, Somerset county, Maine,
81 was the palest, most bloodless person
you could imagine. My tongue and
gums We're colorless and my fingers and
ears We're like wax. l had two doctors
and they pronounced my trouble anamia
1 had spells of vomiting, could not eat.
i'll fact, did not dare to, had such dis
tress after eating. My stomach was filled
with gas which caused me awfrTf agony.
The backache l suffered was at times
almost unbearable and the least exertion
made my heart beat so fast that l could
hardly breathe. But the worst of all was
the splitting neuralgia headache which
never left he for seven weeks. About this
time 1 had had several numb spells. MY
limbs would be cold and without any
feeling and the most deathly sensations
would come over me.
"Nothihg had helped me until began
taking DIR. Williams Pink Pills, in fact,
L had grown worse every day. After l
had taken the pills q short time could
see that they We're benefiting me and
one morning awoke entirely free from
pain. The distress after eating disap-
peared and in three weeks l could eat
anything wanted and suffer no incon-
venience. Ialso slept soundly. have
taken several boxes of the pills and have
gained in weight from 120 to l54 pounds
and am perfectly well now"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills cure an@mia
because they actually make new blood
For rheumatism, Indigestion, nervous
headaches and many forms of weakness
hey are recommended even if ordinary
medicines have failed. They are sold by
III druggists, or will be sent postpaid, on
receipt of price, 80 cents per box, six
boxes for $3.50, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady, n. y.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Sensible Woman Hunters.

: Big game hunting in the Rockies is
no divided-skirt proposition. Not
many women" said the guide. have
the strength or desire to pack a gun
and follow a guide all day over as
rough country as God ever made"
Which is a truism. But If she has
the strength and the desire. then she
must discard all pretense of skirts
both sor comfort as well as for safety
Dress the part or keep out Of the
game. There are horseback trips
where the underbrush and timber
would make short work of any kind
OF skirt. Nothing but across-saddie
riding and knickerbockers or riding
b-eeches are to be considered. Heavy
climbing boots with hob nails and leg.
gings are necessities: a flannel shirt
is most comfortable and 1t is well to
have along a heavy woolen sweater
Bnd a waterproof coat.-Outing Maya
flnO.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Improved Wireless. releoraphv

Paris newspapers report that NJ
Maiche, well-known inventor, has
made sensational discovery in the
field of wireless telephony. His new
apparatus consists of two posts which
are placed in his premises. Each post
consists of telephone battery. spe-
cial form of induction coil and frame
which is formed of series of insu-
lated wires. One post is placed in the
garden and second one in room in
the building some distance off, about
100 feet, and several walls, doors and
windows come between the posts.
Conversation can be carried on easily
and the sound Is clear.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-06
Above Worldly Cares.

Blilionaire's Daughter-You wrong
hin, papa. He does not love me fer
my money. lie SCOTS at the worlds
Dord!d eagerness for wealth.
Papa-What proof have you. child d?
Biilionaire's Daughter-Why. only
yast night, he told me he didn't care II
nc was never able to make penly IN
ais life If he only had me.