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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
American Lahorer Retter OFF

The bureau of labor has issued Stats
tics for 1905, and estimates that the la
boring man is better off as to wages and
hours of labor. In 1905 the purchasing
power of wages was 1 per cent higher
than in 1904 and the retail prices of food
were slightly higher. This advantage was
more than offset, however, by the increase
in the purchasing power of his wages.
The average wages per hour in 1905 were
1919 per cent higher than the average
period from 1895 to 1899, and the num-
Der of employees were Sc per cent greater.
The total amount of the pay rolls was
52.3 per cent higher in 1905 than the pre-
ceding ten-year average. At the same
time the purchasing power of aver6gg
wages in 1905 was greater than in any
other year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
NAVY,s WIRELESS PLANTS.
Line Along Atlantic Seabord to
Communicate with warships.

Communicate with Warships.
AS a result of extensive experiments
made by the government in the last
few months it has been decided to dis
continue the wireless station at Allan
tic Highlands and to move the station
now at Montauk Point to Fire Island.
in order to make a continuous line OF
service along the Atlantic seaboard to
communicate with United States war
ships, says the New York Herald.
Experiments have demonstrated that
sandy ground at Montauk Point is not
adapted to the requirements Of wire
less station. Messages can be sent more
easily from the New York navy yard
to Fire Island than to Montauk Point.
1t has also been positively determined
that it Is more difficult to send mes
sages over land than over water, and
for that reason it is often impossible
to connect by wireless with the Mon
tauk station from the navy yard be-
cause OF the hills intervening.
It is now practically impossible to
send messages from the navy yard to
Newport, where the North Atlantic
feet is maneuvering. Messages can,
however, be transmitted easily to Fire
Island and thence to Newport Even
in the most adverse weather this CON
nection has been made. The Montauk
station was being established by a Ger
man company, but was not accepted by
the government pending the outcome
of experiments. The company will
move the station to Fire Island.
The navy yards wireless station is
now equivalent to one horse power, and
the power will be increased fifteen
times, so that messages may be sent
direct to the navy department in Wash
ington. With these changes the govern
ment will have u complete chain Of sta
tons from Galveston, Texas, to Maine,
with fine connections with all navy
yards and the navy department Secre-
tary Bonaparte Will then be able to
communicate in two or three minutes
with ship anywhere within two or
three hundred miles of the Atlantic sea-
board
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Now Walking ON the Water,

Two inventors are claiming attention of
the scientific world just now in connec-
ton with a kind of aquatic shoes. Jose
Antonio, a Mexican student in the depart
ment of mechanical engineering at Cor
nell, gave successful test of his device
by walking a mile and a half on the sur
face of Cayuga lake. The shoes, which
closely resemble small boats, are con-
structed of tin, 5 feet inches long IA
inches wide and 9A inches deep. Each
contains four separate air chambers, be-
sides the compartment for the foot. The
shoes are equipped with collapsible fans,
which close as the wearer steps forward
and then open to prevent the shoes from
slipping backward.
A somewhat similar footgear for water
walking is described in the Technical
World Magazine for August, and credited
to Lieut.. Arthur T. Sadler of the United
States volunteer life-saving crew at
Charlesbank, Mass. Sadler claims to have
made a two-mile trip on his shoes. He
says he got his idea from watching the
way duck uses it's feet. His shoes are
4 feet inches long, 9 inches wide and
so inches deep, being the smallest that
would carry his weight, 135 pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

So-called wandering pains" may
come from its early stages. or the
presence of danger may be made mani
fest by profuse monthly periods, accom-
panied by unusual pain, from the
abdomen through the groin and thighs.
If you have mysterious pains, if there
are indications of Inflammation or dis
placement, secure a bottle of Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound right
away and begin its use.
Mrs. Pinkham. of Lynn, Mass, will
give you her advice if you will write
her about yourself. She is the daugh-
ter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham and
for twenty five years has been advising
sick women free of charge.
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
g / take the liberty to congratulate you on
the success | have had with your wonderful
medicine. Eighteen months ago my periods
stopped. Shortly after | felt so badly that
| submitted to a thorough examination by a
and would have to undergo an operation.
''Soon after l read one of your advertise
ments and decided to give Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound a trial. After
taking five bottles as directed the tumor is
entirely gone. | have been examined by
physician and he says | have no signs of a
tumor now. 1t has also brought my periods
around once more, and | am entirely
well. Fannie d. Fox, Z Chestnut Street
Bradford. Pa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

overbearing conduct, and l was ready for
any step that promised me the fulhllment
OF my own designs. 1t was pretty evident
that there would be no living with Nc
Gregor in his present frame of mind, and
was convinced that my best course
would be TO cut the whole thing, or, II
that proved impossible, to see what bar
gain l could make with the President. OF
course all would go smoothly with him if
l gave up the dollars and the lady; like
sacrifice would conciliate McGregor. But
then l didn't mean to make it.
Zone or other 1 will have" said l, as
I knocked at the door of Mon Rapos,"
land both if possible"
The Signorina was looking worried; in
| deed, l thought she had been crying.
Did you meet my aunt on your way
| up?" she asked, the moment 1 was an
nounced.
NO" said 1.
I've sent her away" she continued.
'All this fuss frightens her, so 1 got the
move without permission now liberty has
triumphed) for her to seek change of ali"
Where's she going to-" 1 said.
home, SAID the Slgnorlna.
| l didn't know where home" was, but
l never ask what am not meant to know.
You see, Jack, l had to care for my
money"
'Oh, SO you've given it to Mrs Car
rington?"
Yes, all but five thousand dollars"
Does the Colonel know that?"
Dear me, of course not, or he'd never
have let her 60"
You're very WISE" said I. II only
wish 1 could have sent my money with
her"
I'm afraid that would have made dear
aunt rather bulky" said the Signorina,
| tittering.
Eyes, such lot. of mines in cash." I
said regretfully.
Without more ado, disclosed my own
perilous condition and the Colonies
boasts about herself.
What a villain that man is!' she ex-
claimed. "Of course 1 was civil to him,
but l didn't say half that. You didn't
believe that did, Jack?'
There's never any use in being unpleas-
ant, so I said l had rejected the idea
with scorn.
But what's to be done? If I'm here
tomorrow, he'll take the money, and as
likely as not, cut my throat if l try to
stop him."
Yes, and he'll marry me-" chimed in
the Signorina. Jack, we must have a
counter
Il don't see what good that'l do"
answered dolefully. 1.-THE President will
take the money just the same, and ex-
pect he'll marry you just the same"
"Of the two, l would rather have him
Now, don't rage, Jack 1 only said, 'oi
the two But you're quite right; il
couldn't help US much to bring Genera
Nottingham back"
ITO say nothing of the strong proba
bility of my perishing in the attempt"
Let me think" said the Signorina
knitting her brows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP.
No Medicine So Beneficial to Brain
and Nerves.


Lying awake nights makes it hard TO
keep awake and do things in daytime.
To take 'tonics and stimulants" under
such circumstances is like setting he
house on fire to see if you can put it
out
The right kind of food promotes re-
freshing sleep at night and a wide
awake individual during the day.
A lady changed from her old way of
eating to Grape-Nuts, and says:
For about three years 1 had been a
great sufferer from indigestion. After
trying several kinds of medicine, the
doctor would ask me to drop off pota-
toes, then meat, and so on, but in a few
days that craving, gnawing feeling
would start up, and l would vomit ev-
erything l ate and drank
when l started on Grape Nuts, vom-
iting stopped, and the bloating feeling
which was so distressing disappeared
entirely
My mother was very much bothered
with diarrhea before commencing the
Grape-NutS, because her stomach was
so weak she could not digest her food.
Since using Grape-Nuts she is well, and
says she don't think she could live with
out it
1T is great brain restorer and nerve
builder, for l can sleep as sound and
undisturbed after a supper of Grape
Nuts as in the old days when / could
stomach There is no medicine 50 BEN
eficial to nerves and brain as q good
nights sleep, such as you can enjoy
after eating Grape-Nuts."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich.
There's reason"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE FISH.
Asphyxiation OF Fish Worse Thar
Boiling of HOLSTERS.


The government hatchery at Glou-
cester turns millions of cod and halibut
out into the fishing grounds annually,
but the mackerel take care of them
selves.
The cod is a cold water fish, and as
the Arctic currents flowing south hugs
the New England coast they congregate
there in the winter and early spring,
but go to the Labrador coast and the
Artic regions during the summer
Goldfish Matched later than April do
not thrive on account of the water be-
ing too warm. For that reason the
hatcheries turn their attention to lob
ster Matching during the spring and
summer.
The lobster is a queer sort of fish, but
growing more and more popular all the
time. Just now the demand is greater
than the supply, for which reason the
government is Matching and turning
loose a million or more a day.
The eggs of the lobster are attached
TO the under side of the body of the
female, and as they hatch the young
are scraped off by her and set to hustle
for themselves.
When first Matched they look like
flakes Of bran, or rolled oats, and have
no semblance whatever of lobster.
They are turned loose anywhere on a
rocky coast, or Il shallow place.
If one of these tiny flakes has luck it
will grow to full size in six years. But
for every one that has luck thousand
haven't, but are gobbled up by other
Holsters or fish.
As you may know, the bright red
color of the lobster you see in the mar
ket is caused by chucking the living
lobster into boiling water or a steam
vat
This seems awfully cruel at first, but
on second thought it is not nearly as
bad as throwing fish out of water and
allowing them to slowly die by asphyX-
iation. The Holsters death is sudden
and painless, while that of its scaly
brother is slow, if not painful.
Scientists tell us that fish and other
coi1-blooded creatures are scarcely SEN
cible of pain at all.
But whether fish may suffer or not,
it is not pleasant to see them gasping
for breath and struggling to get back
zette
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

The University of Notre Dame, it ap-
pears, has some features that cannot be
duplicated in any other school. 1t is one
of the old, well-established colleges,
with settled traditions reaching back
siXty-four years, with a distinguished
staff of professors and excellent library
and laboratory equipment. It's disci-
plne is of the paternal kind-strong
without being oppressive; and as it
embraces in its scope the grammar
school, high school, and college work,
its appeal is as broad as it is potent.
Perhaps the most remarkable feature
of the famous Indiana University, how
ever, is the fact that it has arrived at
its present marvellous development abso-
lutely without endowment An an
nouncement of the courses provided at
Notre Dame appears on another page.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
AWFUL PSORIASIS IS YEARS.
Terrible Scaly Humor in Patches All
Over the Body-Skin Cracked and

Over the Body-Skin Cracked and
Bleeding-Cured by Cuticura.
Il was afflicted with psoriasis for
thirty-fve years. 1t was in patches all
over my body. l used three cakes of
Cuticura Soap, six boxes of Ointment,
and two bottles of ResolVent. In thirty
days l was completely cured, and 1
think permanently, as it was about five
years ago. The psoriasis first made its
appearance in red spots, generally
forming a circle, leaving in the center
spot about the size of a silver dol
lar of sound flesh. In a short time the
affected circle would form a heavy dry
scale of white silvery appearance and
would gradually drop off. To remove
the entire scales by bathing or using
oil to soften them the flesh would be
perfectly raw, and light discharge
of bloody substance would oOze out.
That scaly crust would form again in
| twenty-four hours. 1t was worse on
my arms and limbs, although it was
| in spots all over my body, also on my
| scalp. If l let the scales remain too
long without removing by bath or 9TH
erwise. the skin would crack and bleed.
| | suffered intense itching, worse at
nights after getting warm in bed, or
blood warm by exercise, when it would
be almost unbearable. w. NJ. Chides-
ter, Hutchinson, Kan, April 20, 1905"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

/ have my FIVE thousand, and aunt
viii join US with the rest. But how are
We 10 get on board? Besides, oh, Jack !!
the President watches the coast every
night with The Songstress-and you
know she's got steam-Mr. Carr just had
auxiliary steam put in"
No" I said, Il didn't know about
that Look here, Christina, excuse the
question, but can you communicate with
the PRESIDENT"
Yes" she said, after a seconds hesita-
ton
And will he believe what you tell
him."
Il don't know. He might and he might
not. He'll probably act as if he didn't"
We'll, We must chance it, l said. AT
any rate, better be caught by him than
stay here. We were. perhaps, little
hasty with that revolution of ours"
Ito be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Salvation and Railroad Rates.

A writer in Harper's Weekly quotes
an amusing story attributed to DR.. Rice
of Springfield, apropos of the recent
meeting of railroad men and their law
yers to find out what the new rate law
really means. DR.. Rice, it seems, used
to tell of young Methodist who went
forth from Wilbraham Academy to
preach his trial sermon.
What was your text?' he was asked
when he came back.
How shall ye escape if ye neglect
so great a salvation?"
a good text-how did you handle
it,"
First, 1 showed 'em how great this
salvation is, then showed 'em how tC
escape if they neglected it,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
RPVPnS e.

The reporter had been sent to get an
interview of the noted burglar who had
been caught in the act and was behind the
bars at the police station.
THE boys say you put up a pretty stiff
fight, Bill" said the reporter. I'D like
to have your version of the affair 1t
ought to make a good story"
It'll make good story, all right, =
sullenly answered Bill, ''but I'll see you
in Pittsburg before I'll give it to your
paper. 1t was in your society columns
that L saw the item that the Thompsons
had shut up their house and gone away
for the summer-and they hadn't"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Chicago's Directory Census.

According to the 1906 directory, just
completed, the population of Chicago is
now 2,S00500. This is an increase OF
| $500. The name of johnson appears
most frequently, there being 6,363 of the
cognomen. The Smiths come next. with
| 5,506, followed in order by the Ander-
sons. Jones, Browns mad Sullivans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Notorious swindIer Freed

Madam Diss De Bar, who became no
torious as the spiritualistic adviser of the
wealthy New Yorker, Luther r. Marsh,
and who swindled many others by claim
ing to have occult powers, ended her seven
years term of Imprisonment in a London
prison. She was convicted while living
with Theodore Jackson for carrying on
debasing practices under the name of the
theocratic unity. Jackson has still sew
eral years to serve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Baked,

Doctor" asked the caller with the bad
~ inhamed eye, what will it cost to take
this grain of sand out of my eye?'
Il shall probably have to charge you
S. for the operation" said the eminent
oculist.
Il can carry it cheaper than that" re,
joined the other, turning on his heel and
walking out.
Thus, owing to the greed of both par
ties, another prospective deal in real es
tate came to naught.- Chicago Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Effective Demonstration.

Young man, have you the means, in
any shape whatever, to support my
daughter?'
IF you think l haven't, sir, just feel
the muscles of these arms
They were so tremendous, not to say
terrific. that the stern parent hastily
Welded his assent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
No niyorce for Him.

Browning-They say SINNERS wife
treats + i'm shamefully.
Greening-Why doesn't he get d.
vQrce?
Brown ing-He's afraid to. All his
money is in her name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Hot a Pleasure Trip.

First Stranger C-- smoking carr
Why don't you look out at this beauti-
full scenery?
Second Stranger-Oh, I'm not travel
ing for pleasure. My wife's with me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
His Only Fear.

Hiram Powers had put the finishing
touches on his Greek slave.
I'm satisfied with it just as it is" he
said, standing off and admiring it. II am
no such fool as PygmaliOn was"
Struck by sudden fear, however, that
Anthony Comstock might be lingering
somewhere IN the neighborhood, he hast
ened to throw a sheet over it.-Chicago
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Ear,,inine NieWpoinf.

Mrs. Hyker-My husbands creditors
ought to be happy because of his bar
gain failure.
Mrs. Pyker-Bargain failure?
Mrs. Hyker-Yes. He's going to pay
them all 40 cents on the dollar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Radeeminr Feature.

Why" exclaimed the visitor who
was being shown over the house, this
picture is by one of the old masters
Well, maybe it is replied Mrs.
Neuritch. alphabetically, but I'm sure
the frame is quite new
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
a Correction.

Mr. Stoplate-I believe 1 must say
goodnight.
Miss Tersleep-Oh, don't! Why
should you?
Mr.. Significantly, really-ah-it's
getting rather late, isn't it?
Miss Tersleep-Yes, altogether too
late to say goodnight. Say good-morn-
ing.-Cleveland Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

D0an'S Kidney PlllS. j
A. Haywood, a well
known resident of Luf
kin, Texas, says: :"
wrenched my bacl
working in a sawmill
was laid up six weeks
and from that time ha(
pain in my back when
ever 1 stopped or lifted
The urine was badly
disordered and for
long time / had at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

tacks of gravel. After 1 began using
Doan's Kidney Pills the gravel passed
out, and my back got well. l haven't
had backache or bladder trouble since.
Sold by all dealers, 80 cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
Soothing Her.

Miss Jellers.-I'll never speak to her
again! She told a friend of mine that 1
was an old cat.
Miss Capsicum-I wouldn't mind it,
dear. She knows as well as l do that
you're not 40 yet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
In a Pinch, Use Aliens t-Ease.

A powder to shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating fee
and lngrowing Nails. Aliens Foot -East
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by al
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sampl'
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted
lie Roy, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
poSb sides of If.

Her-There is nothing more disgust
ing than a boy who acts girlish.
Him-With the possible exception of
a girl who acts boisterous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
System.

Frequent Patron-Where are your slot
machines?
Operator-'Sh There's going to be a
raid on em at 4 o'clock. Come around
again at 30
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
He Hoped Not.

$50 you're a flgitive from justice, are
you?"
Thunder, now exclaimed the hunted
man, turning red with indignation. It's
a suburban constable that's after me !"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

"What I'm waitin' fur" said Uncle
Jerry PEBBLES, lis a chanst to vote fur
some man that isn't the peoples candi-
date but is jest runnin' fur Office on his
own hook"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

In Holland an unmarried woman in
variably walks on the right side of her
escort. while a married one takes her
husbands left arm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

Miss Ida Vera Simonson of Pittsburg,
Pa, will join Prof Garner in Africa for
the purpose of studying monkey life and
s4eech
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
The Reason.

If it is true that wealth has wings"
AS some folk say,
We wonder why it does not fly
Sometimes our way.
Press.
Because, dear boy, it seeks IT'S like.
Birds of feather"
Howe'er so high the creatures fly,
Will 'fock together"
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
BACkACHE is kIDNEYACHE

Get at the Cause-Cure the Kidneys.
Don't neglect backache. 1t warns
you of trouble in the kidneys. Avert
the danger by curing the kidneys with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

The people of Thibet rarely wash,
finding it warmer to be diNy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30
a Long Whit.

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething softens the gums reduces Inflammation, al
lays pain, wind collie. % cents bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

Torchon lace of any pattern can now
be made by one machine, owing to a re-
cent invention in Vienna