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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Look Well to the Poultry.

Whether the young birds are being
raised to lay eggs later or for the car
cass market, they need good care dur
ing the summer 1t is not enough that
they be turned onto the range; they
must be carefully fed, so that they
make the proper growth. This is es-
pecially necessary with the stock that
is being raised for laying purposes.
The range is essential, but no amount
of grass will furnish all the food the
growing chickens need. Let them have
a liberal feed of grain in the morning
before they are let out Of the house
and another at night when they come
homo to roost This will be all they
need IL they have good range except
an abundance Of fresh clean water and
shade while on the range. If one has
a large number Of fowls, great care
must be taken not only to have the
poultry houses sweet and clean. but
any portion Of the grounds where they
congregate In any number ought also
to be kept clean, which is best done by
spading up the ground after scattering
lime over it Do this several times dur
ing the summer, and there will be little
danger Of disease IN the focks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

At the recent Confederate reunion In
New Orleans, Maryland, My Mary
land" was sung by a young woman
dressed in deep black, says The New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
A woman in the audience. evidently
stranger, turned to her neighbor and
said
How very sad it is that this young
lady is in heavy mourning and yet ap-
pears in public. 1 should think the
effect would be too much for her.
The second woman, being a Southern
er, was well enough informed in Con-
federate matters to be able TO reassure
the visitor. She explained that the
young woman's mourning was not per-
sonal. Maryland in Confederate mat
tiers is always so represented.
During the war, when entertainments
were given in the South for the benefit
Of the soldiers and hospitals and the
Southern States were represented by
women, Maryland was always in
mourning, because that State did not
succeed in getting into the Confeder-
acy, though. of course, it furnished
many soldiers to the cause.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
successixe Crnns of Corn

The modern methods of agriculture
teach that rotation of crops is essen
tial for the best results, and especially
is it necessary in order to keep up soil
fertility. A correspondent asks: How
can you recommend the rotation Of
crops so strongly when experiment sta
tons grow corn year after year on the
same feld?" Our reader evidently re-
fers to the work of the New Jersey ex-
pertinent station, but either forgets to
refer to their methods, or else is not
familiar with them. On this famous
farm the soil is kept in the highest
state Of fertility by proper methods,
and while it is true that corn follows
corn, it is only because clover is grown
as we'll, the plan being to SOW crimson
clover at the last cultivation Of the
corn, which is used as green forage in
the spring, and the corn stubble is
plowed under and the same method
again followed If it were not for the
high fertility of the crimson clover
each year, it would not be possible to
follow corn with corn year after year
with profit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

TO ascertain whether the instrument was
in working order. Finally l shut up the
bank at FIVE, went TO the Piazza, partook
OF light repast, and never was l more
rejoiced than when the moment for &C
ton at last came. As was dressing, lin
gering over each garment with a feeling
that l might never put on, or, for that
matter. take it of again. received a
second note from the Colonel. 1t was
brought by a messenger, on a sweating
horse, who galloped up to my door. L
knew the messenger we'll By sight; ne was
the Colonel's valet. My heart was in my
mouth as 1 took the envelope from his
hands. The fellow was evidently il our
secret, for he grinned neryously at ne
as he handed 1t over, and said:
Il vas to ride fast, and destroy the
letter if anyone came near"
l nodded, and opened it. 1t said:
&C. escaped about six this evening. Be
Heved to have gone to his house. He sus-
poets. If you see him, shoot on sight.
Had Mr.. Carr a horse?" 1 asked Of
the man.
mo, sir; left on foot. Couldn't come
along the road to Nottingham, sir, it's
patrolled.
There was still a chance. 1t was ten
miles across country from the Colonefs
to Johnny's, and six miles on from john
ny's to Nottingham. The man OWNED
my thoughts.
He can't go fast, sir, he's wounded in
the leg. If he goes home first, as he will,
because he doesn't know his horses are
gone. he can't get here before eleven at the
earliest"
ITO be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Sold His Corn in Hogs.

One farmer engaged In the produc-
ton of various crops suitable to both
field and orchard said that he had sold
only one load of corn in thirty-five
years. He raises many acres Of corn
every year and always keeps enough
hogs to consume it. If he does not
have enough hogs of his own raising
he goes out into the country and buys
them, paying often as much as So
each. While making corn the single
food of hogs is not advocated. yet it
is believed that, when other kinds Of
feed can be fed with it, it pays to feed
it upon the farm. Every bushel Of
corn changed into pork should bring
back a higher price than it would if
sold in the crude state. This is true of
course if it is fed with other feeds,
such as grass in the summer time and
clover hay and skim milk in the win
fer time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
CHAPTER MI

The next three days were on the whole
the most uncomfortable | have ever spent
in my life. got little sleep and no rest;
l went about with a revolver handy all
day, and jumped every time l heard a
sound. / expended much change in buying
every edition of all the papers; listened
with dread to the distant cries of news
vendors, fearing. as the words gradually
became distinguishable, to hear that our
secret was a secret no longer. l was
bound to show myself, and yet shrank
from all gatherings of men. | transact
ed my business with an absent mind and
face of such superhuman innocence
that, had anyone been watching me, he
must at once have suspected something
wrong i was incapable of adding up a
row of figures, and Jones became most
solicitous about the state of my brain.
In a word, my nerves were quite shat
tered, and l registered a vow never TO
upset a government again as long as
lived. In future the established consti-
tuition would have TO be good enough for
me. l verify believe that only the thought
Of the Signorina prevented me making a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Two Dairying DeIusions.

The objection has been made that if
all cows were brought up to a high
standard of production it would bring
down the price of the products, said
W. d. Hoard. of Wisconsin, at the late
Illinois State Farmers Institute Keep
ing poor, unfit cows for the purpose of
holding up prices of butter and milk is
hard on the constitution. The surplus
of dairy products comes from the COWS
that bring no profit to their owners.
Eliminate the poor COWS and there will
be no surplus. Too many farmers keep
their eyes on the market They can
not affect the price one dot or title.
They can if they will reduce the cost
of production. Lots of money is to be
made by wiser administration of the
farm end Of the business. This is the
only end that is wholly within our con-
troll. Right here reigns supreme the
man behind the COW.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
The Enthusiast,

Il thought Simpkins was such a de
voted automobilist?"
He is
But l saw him driving a team Of
horses to the auto meet"
Did you?"
Yes. The horses were drawing his
disabled auto. Cleveland Plain Deal
er.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
TsGal Method.

Author-Have you read my novel?
Theatrical Manager-Yes.
Author am thinking of dramatic
ing it. What do you think of the
idea?
Theatrical Manager-Well, it ought
TO make a good play after the plot is
removed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
To Make "A Concrete Wall.

A concrete wall should not be less
than one foot thick Such a wall will
not prevent frost entering unless it is
furred and sealed on the inside. II
may be made double, leaving a dead
air space in the center, which will pre-.
vent the frost from entering the base
ment. The wall can be built by using
planks twelve inches wide, set up il
the shape of trough and filled solo
with concrete If a double wall is de
sired. it would be better to use hollow
concrete blocks which are manufac-
tured for this purpose. A brick wall
should be laid on either the outside OF
inside of the concrete blocks, which
are manufactured endwise against the
concrete to make a dead-air space. To
build a double wall of concrete would
be expensive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
The Usual Game.

Young Gpendthrift and his father
are always having a game of seesaw
together"
Il didn't know they were that play
full at home"
"Oh, yes; every time the young man
settles down the old MN settles up
Baltimore American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

$50 you are going to stay at home all
summer just for the purpose of taking
care of the house? Why don't you let
the servants do that?"
"Oh, we could, of course, but when
we're away they entertain so much, and
it's 50 hard on the furniture. Detroit
Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
~C=~

or peddler. In addition to being com,
PEELED 70 pay cash for what before cost
little or nothing the quality and fresh
ness of the store or peddled products
are usually much inferior TO those got
from the home garden but an hour or
two before they are prepared for the
table. A careful accounting of the diff
ferent items of household expense
would show the garden patch TO be
credited with much larger amount
than we are wont TO think.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

just as if all the strength had gone from
my back. After suffering for some time
| began using Doan's Kidney Pills. The
remedy acted at once upon the kidneys,
and when normal action was restored,
the trouble with my back disappeared.
l have not had any return of it,
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents a
box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, y. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Care of the Farm Tools.

If every farm contained a Toulouse,
in which every tool was kept in its
place when not in use, there would be
great saving of time during the busy
season. 1t often happens that the value
of the time lost in seeking some tool
not in its place is greater than the cost
of the tool. Much of the loss of time
and exposure of tools is due to the laci
of some suitable place for storage. II
costs but little TO build Toulouse, and
it need not be proof against heat or
cold, the main point being a good roof,
so as to protect the tools and imple-
mentS from dampness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Painful, but Necessary

With few rapid strokes of his pen
Thackeray had killed Col. Newcome.
ITS a shame" he muttered, but it
couldn't be helped. He was too good to
live. even in fiction, in this sordid age :"
Dashing a tear from his off eye, he re-
stored his equilibrium by writing chap
ter or two of cutting satire.-Chicago
Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Up to Her.

Il hear you are contemplating matri-
mony, old man." said Green. How
about it,"
It's a fact" replied Brown, "but the
outcome of my contemplation depends
on the widows might"
''How's that?" queried Green.
"She might decide to marry me, and
then on the other hand she might
not" answered Brown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Drawing 1t Fine.

She is daft on the subject of germs
and sterilizes or filters everything in
the house"
How does she get along with her
family?"
'Oh, even her relations are strained"
-Harper's Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
COmpIirn entarN.

There were several young women in
the party, and they had inspected the
office of the metropolitan newspaper from
the ground floor to the proofroom.
BEG pardon. madam, but are you look
ing for anybody" asked one of the edi-
torial assistants, addressing the tall, self
possessed young woman who seemed to be
the leader.
"Oh, no, thanks" she said. Were just
doing a little Summing. that's ALL"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
None in sight.

MIR. Roxley," stammered the young
man. "I-er-called-"
Yes, yes" interrupted the dear girls
father. L realize the object of your
call, young man. and l want to ask you
to tell me candidly-can you support
family?"
''Well-er-really, don't you think that
question is rather premature:"-P
delphia Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
{ Harsh Definition

What is fame?" asked the high
browed youth.
Fame" answered the cynical liter
airy man, lis what makes your name a
valuable advertisement for some pub
fishing house after you are dead. =
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

Il see they've discharged that clerk who
saved so much money out of his small
salary. Didn't they know he was grating
all the time?'
Yes, hui they suspect now that he got
some of the graft that rightfully belonged
10 the bigger officers of the company"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Work.

"Old Grossly worked eighteen hours
out of twenty-four until he amassed
a fortune"
Yes, and now his son is working
twenty-four hours out of every twenty
four"
Making another fortune?"
NO, trying to find a way to spend
the fortune his daddy made"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
when He Came Home Late.

Did Luschman really build that
house? Well, well! l didn't think be
could do such good work. No creaky
floors or stairways there
No. You see, when Luschman built
that house he fully intended to occupy
it himself. He paid particular atten-
ton to the stairs. "-Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Coincfded,

Algy-Chap asked me just now if l
wasn't a detective. Says I've got exactly
the right kind of face for that business.
ReGgie-So you have, dear boy, but you
ought to have knocked him down for say
ing so. No man has right to make fun
of another mans long. sharp nose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Easy for Him.

Pennibs-Scribbleto tells me he is
making a specially of smart child say
ing jokes now.
Inkerton-Yes, poop fellow, Hes in
his second childhood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
One COnXRrf.

Dick-I know that man. He goes
around telling people where to dig for
water. By the way, do you believe in
this witch hazel superstition?
Rick-I do. The most charming, tan
talizing little witch l know of is named
Hazel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
DOCTOR CURED OF ECZEMA.
Maryland Physician Cures Himself
DR.. Fisher Says: "Cuticura Rem
edies Possess True Merit

6OleS EOSSGSS 4Iue MCT1L.
MY face was afflicted with eczema
in the year 1897. 1 used the Cuticura
Remedies, and was entirely cured.
am a practicing physician, and very
often prescribe Cuticura Resolvent and
Cuticura Soap in cases of eczema, and
they have cured where other formulas
have failed | am not in the habit Of
endorsing patent medicines, but when
/ find remedies possessing true merit,
such as the Cuticura Remedies do,
am broad minded enough to proclaim
their virtues to the world. l have been
practicing medicine for sixteen years,
and must say | find your Remedies A
No. J. You are at liberty to publish
this letter e. NJ. Fisher, NJ. D.. Big
Pool, Md. May "a, 1905"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Proof Positive

Bess-Clara is a firm believer il the
faith cure.
Nell-How do you know?
Bess-Because she spends half her
allowance for complexion lotto rs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Very Destructive Reetle.

The Black Hills beetle has killed be
tween 100000 and 1,OO0,0oo,000 feet
of timber in the Black Hills forest re-
serve. 1t is also doing much harm in
Colorado and New Mexico. The gov
eminent has issued q pamphlet on the
way TO fight it by telling and barking
infected trees
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Told in Confidence.

Fresh Guest-Yours seems to be a fav-
orite resort for summer girls.
Landlord-You bet; Over there is a
couple of 'em that's been coming here for
zen or fifteen summers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

H. H. GREEN'S Sons, of Atlanta, Ga,
are the only successful Dropsy Specialists
in the world. See their liberal offer in
advertisement in another column of this
paDer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
INSPECTED md Passed.

Esmeralda-It's too bad you've given
Jack his walking papers. He's the goods,
all right.
Gvendolin-Yes, and he's the canned
goods. all right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
No CompuISion

isn't it horrible to read-that stuff
they're sending out from New York City
now"
I've no doubt it is. What do you
read it for?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02


could hardly walk
There was an unac.
countable weakness OF
the back, and constant
pain and aching.
could find no rest an
was very uncomforta
BILE at night. As nv
health was good il
every other way
could not understand
this trOl1hle If was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

The boatswain's pipe, which has been
displaced in the British navy by bugle
calls. is TO be restored TO favor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

Average eggs weigh about eight to
the pound. One dozen eggs thus weigh
one and one-half pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease

A powder TO shake into your shoes 1t rests
the feet Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet
and lngruwing Nails. Aliens oct Ease
makes tight shoes easy. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted.
lie Roy, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

Mrs Winsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
sssthing toftens tbs gums, reduces Inflammation, al
lays pain, cures wind collie. u cents bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

If the best profit is realized, not only
the wool, but the mutton and the lamb
must contribute their part
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

The way to get ahead of the scarcity
of help condition is to combine several
one man do two mems work. The man
who drives one team attached to har-
row and leads another attached to an
other harrow is hardly up to date. He
should attach all the harrows side by
side and drive the horses abreast That
is the modern method.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

o. c. Hayden, of o. c. Hayden & Co.,
dry goods merchants, of Albert Lea.
Mimi. saws: u WAS so lame that !
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

It Is seldom that one who. has al
ways had a garden and enjoyed It's
abundance Of fresh fruits and vege-
tables realizes how large a part of the
family bill of fare it furnishes or the
value of the products which are got
from it until he moves TO large city
or Is otherwise so situated as to be
forced to rely entirely upon the grocer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

take 10 the roots until well feathered.
If keepers on a harness are properly
kept in repair they should be used and
not left unused.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

Where the proper separation cannot
he secured and assured, the procuring
of manly varieties cannot be too strong
ly guarded against.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02
HIS ONE WEAK SPOT.

Prominent Minnesota Merchant
Cured to Stay Cured by Doan's
Kidney Pills,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

1t has been well established by feed
ing that alfalfa is excellent feed for
balanced ration for horses, though a
change TO oats and bran mash Occa-
sionally is we'll for variety, as horses
will change in rations as well as other
animals. But alfalfa hay can always
be relied on. IL sometimes occurs that
horses will eat too much alfalfa hay,
and care should be taken to regulate
this.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

A certain county fair was once in
the hands of some racehorse men, and
1t failed. 1t was recently reorganized
by farmers and made county agri-
cultural fair, and all the farmers of
that county brought their products and
stock there and gave at least one day
to it and it is now on the road to sue
cess. To make fair success it must
be made strictly a fair and not fraud.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

Cows will often get choked with a
small potato or other hard substance
In food. To relieve them, take of fine
cut chewing tobacco enough to make a
ball the size of a hens egg; dampen
II with molasses so it adheres closely,
lift I'D the cows head, pull the tongue
forward and crowd the ball as far
down the throat as possible. In a
short time it will cause sickness and
vomiting and the obstruction will be
thrown out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-02

The Agricultural Society Of Indiana
will expend $4,000 for an airship this
year and will pay 1925 in premiums.
Farmers and stockmen who have seen
enough balloon business" would like
to see the premium awards balloon
ish." They would like to see something
more given for stock and farm prod
ucts. Fair managers should not lose
sight of the necessity of attracting the
exhibitor as we'll as the visitor.