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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
FARM CONDITIONS GOOD.
Secretary of Agricultural Board
Finds Crops GanararIx E,xor,b1a

OF Agricultural Board
Finds Crops Generally Favorable.
Secretary John NJ True of the State
Board OF Agriculture has issued his first
crop report. Farm conditions in this
State are generally favorable, but not
gratifying.
reports show that in the southern di-
VISION OF the State and in many parts of the
middle division during March the ground
Was Tree from snow and froze 10 a suffi-
clent depth to seriously injure tne clover
crop, especially fields that were cut last sea
son.
Winter wheat was also considerably in
portance than clover
frult trees and sbrubbery generally came
through the winter in good condition and
the prospects are. at date, excellent for
heaEy bloom upon all varieties.
The season is some ten DAYS later than
the last and not all small grain fields
sown IN the southern and central divisions
OF the state. while farm work in the north
ern division IS somewhat more backward.
Frequent complaint is made that ground is
too dry for proper handling
More than the usual acreage of plowing
was done last fall, and much grain has
been put in upon last years corn and pota-
to fields by use of disc harrows instead of
pIOw.
Pastures are in good condition, and with
warm weather will in due time give Suffi-
cient feed for stock
We note that many farmers are infiicting
injury both upon their fields and cattle by
already allowing their animals to run upon
heldS Just becoming green
NO widespread or even general disease IS
reported among live stock, though the con-
ditiOn of farm animals is not generally
good, possibly attributable to the poor quail
ity OF last years hay crop.
From present indications the acreage of
spring SOwn gfainS will be equal to that OF
last year, except spring wheat, which con-
tinues to diminish
The tendency will be to plant a smaller
acreage of potatoes than last year, while in
the tobacco districts the acreage viii be In
creased
Sugar beets will be extensively planted,
with large increase of acreage in Dane
and other counties tributary to new beet
sugar factory at Madison.
Dairy products continue to bear good
urices, and this industry will continue to
grow, Notwithstanding the serious menace
IF tuberculosis among cattle in many parts
of the State
From letters of inquiry sent out we eSti-
mate the condition of the following crops
100 representing a good normal condition
winter wheat S31 y, rye 80, clover 81, tim
Othy meadows 90.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

put in his desk again to the light day as
he free to determine in the whether he
would or would not negotiate it.
That power is not expressly given to the President
by the constitution but it ineres the executive power
conferred upon him TO conduct foreign relations and
it is power which inheres in him the sole organ
under the constitution through whom foreign rea-
tons and diplomatic intercourse are conducted Out of
public necessity the President be permitted to
pocket treaty no matter if every of the SEN
ate thought he ought to exchange ratification Whv2
Because as the President through the ambassadors min
sers consus and all of the agencies of the government
exploring sources of information everywhere it is his
business to know whether anything has occurred since
the Senate acted upon the treaty which would render it
FOR the public interest that the notifications be not ex
changed And he is empowered withhold exchange of
ratcatons if upon later knowledge deems it for the
public interest so to do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
Cold Cream.

Cold cream is useful in many diff.
ferent ways at this season of the year.
One of the best is made of two ounces
of rose water. two ounces of almond
oil. one-half ounce of spermaceti and
one-half ounce of white wax Melt the
wax and spermaceti in a basin set into
a dish of boiling water. If the mixing
is done with an egg beaten the cream
will be lighter and pleasanter to use.
As the fats melt remove from the heat
and pour in the almond oil. Then beat
and very slowly add the rose water.
The cream when done should have the
consistency of whipped cream. If de-
sired a few drops of violet extract may
be added before it congeals. Keep
in a glass Or earthen jar. The addition
of one-quarter dram of liquid benzoin
Just before the. mixture eools helps TO
keep it sweet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

i y 'IAoo'' shaved her life away and received no
thanks She spends hours in silent broodng over her
wrongs II she talks at all it only to insinuate that
time to die is good another and perhaps little
better If anybody tells her she is only gives
him glance of quiet reproach and says significantly
Every well, it will not be long" He dosnt know what
she means, but hopes profoundly that it will not.
Now all of this is merely the inward STRINGS of the
housecleanng MANIA the microbe, it We're beginning
to gnaW. doubt if man, foreseeng a woman does
the Indebtedness by which the revolution of spring
ing must be accomplished, would face it heroicay as
she does. believe he would not long endure the plan
ming and cogitation which occupy the sma' hours
when all of the family is peacefully sleeping except
mother, who is little troubled with insomnia. How
she tries to the various carpets they do"
ald decide which room really needs paper How
she wonders which to do without, her new dress
curtains for the parOr (and finally does without
BOTH. say, would set fire to the house and 81
enty steal away before he would be his wits end
The woman who has kept house makeshifts all her
life really gets very little credit She makes out
Of dotted swiss because they look dainty Greatly be-
good lace out Of her reach) She covers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
A Mothers Words,

When the elder children were around me
And needed my every care,
Noisy and rough with cloth-rent knees
And tumbled, wind-tossed hair;
1 often thought when they were grown,
How free my life would be;
Then l could rest, and they would worl
And lift all care from me.
But now, my boy so bearded
l hardly seem to know,
He's half ashamed to kiss my cheek,
And afar in the world must 60.
My girls, though loving in their way,
Have grown so very tall
And seem so strange often sigh
And wish that they were small.
All mothers when you are weary,
And the children seem to crowd.
When they seek you in their troubles
Or their glad tones are too loud,
Think not of that far future,
When they may help you rest;
Enjoy the present, happy days,
While they love mother best.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

Scalloped linen ruching is a novelty.
Aigrettes flourish on most of the new
hats
Dark, sober clothes are at a dis
count.
The "Longworth' turnover collar is
a new one.
The prettiest spring accessory is the
marabou boa.
A Francis gown and hat is all in
Garibaldi red.
Old-fashioned striped stuffs have
great showing.
Dainty ribbon flowers, sacheted with
their proper odorS, are the newest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE MASTER MAN.
..S.aSae&>&>a>A>GSs
k1N0 ARGUERITE, love your
lMl The words Coated softly

lANm ARGUERITE, l love you!"
lWl The words noated softly
from no visible source. She
looked around, above, evidently awak-
ened at last from the absorbing House
Of Mirth."
"Dlck, you silly. Where are you?"
The sound of Il cautious jump, foot
steps, retreating behind the high gar
den wall. and presently a gray clad
figure stroled through the entrance to-
ward the bamboo retreat. She became
again oblivious to everything external.
Frnging himselif at her feet, he adj
dressed his remarks to the tip of the
dainty shoes just visible beneath the
duff of summer skirts.
1.-TWO years I've been asking beseech-
Ing. and this is my reward. Total indif-
ference
The book moved trifie higher hid
ing tell-tale face.
He rolled lazily over. his bright, ex
cited eyes belying his careless move
ments. and watched the figure OF a
short fat man emerge from the piazza
of the low bungalow and, laboriously
mounting the waiting horse, ride away.
With a quick movement he turned
and caught the little high-heeled shoes.
his eyes dancing up ut her mischievous-
ly.
Marguerite, l will make you listen.
1t Is time 10 be serious"
The book dropped at last and indig-
nant blue eyes flashed into the brown.
tie shake, and appropriated the seat by
her side.
You have nothing to do, Nudge
Come with me for spinl" His quick
changes and masterful assurance al
ways left her rather breathless; now
she could only laugh in evaporation
as usual.
My dear Dick. l play tennis with
Don Carlos at 81
oh, Carlos, in tones of disgust ITS
too hot for that. Come" and allow
ing herself to be persuaded they were
soon speeding over the broad Cuban
road
As he guided the huge motor. intent
upon the growing speed, she became
aware of his unwonted silence and face
set with determined purpose. The wind
whistled past their ears, the high palm
trees lined upon either side flashed by
In continuous blur: and the hard.
white road sprang up to meet them. An
adept with the machine, she knew they
were far beyond the usual speed limit
and fear wholly new sprang up against
this happy go-lucky friend of her child
hood days. The long silence was un-
bearable.
She touched him lightly on the arm.
"Dick, what is the matter?"
He smiled. but did not answer unit,
the more frequent plantations denoted
the nearing approach to Havana Glanc-
ing at his watch and slackening speed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

These women, some of whom are
married and some single, understand
that neither money nor brilliancy ror
handsome features-alone or united
can make up a desirable husband
CHARACTER is absolutely essential.
A woman cannot love a man whom .:he
cannot respect. These women-5S per
cent of them-put LOVE OF HOME
as the second essential of a goJd hus-
band. They did not believe man
could go the pace OF d social favo"fte
and do his duty as a husband. And
that was about all these women asked
Of a husband-that he be honorable
and high-minded and home lover.
A reasonable wife asks only ordinary
manliness in a husband, not heroisnl.
She asks only the love of an ordinary
man who is true to her and to her
home. If her husband has brains and
large ability so much the better, but
above all else he must have character
The American women is the most SEN
sible woman in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

The shoe should be three fourths of
an inch longer than the foot, for the
foot works forward in walking.
Short shoes force the toes back and
finally the joints become distorted and
bulge out on the sides and above. Thus
corns, bunions and other disorders are
developed.
If the shoes are cleaned every day
and oiled once a month they will last
much longer.
The heels should always be kept in
good repair. Rubber heels will prevent
the jasring that comes from contact
of the heels with pavement.
Be careful always to have fresh laces
and ribbons in your shoes. Nothing SO
marks a woman untidy as worn ribbons
or flowing, stringy shoe ties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
RAIN ON THE PRAIRlES.

Oh, the dear, sweet, summer rain!
Hear it falling, falling, falling,
Through the darkness softly calling,
"Waken, flowers Lift up each chalice
Dropping from the rude winds malice;
Lift your buds, so shy and tender,
| will kiss them into splendor!
Humble grasses, creeping slowly,
Beautiful and meek and lowly,
Emerald spear and red-cheeked clover,
Drink my fullness, Drumming over.
Stately trees, with arms approaching,
For my bounty long beseeching,
Let each bough, wind-bent and shaken,
With new life and beauty waken.
Patient grain, grow strong and stronger
You shall faint and droop no longer
All things growing, all things living.
Greet my coming with Thanksgiving"
SO we hear it softly calling,
Through the darkness gently falling,
Tree and bud and blossom blessing,
All the waiting earth caressing-
Oh, the dear, sweet, summer rain
New York Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
NeedIeyyOrk Notes.

Hold a piece of white cloth back of
the eyes of needle and see how quick
ly the thread will go through.
In mending household linen the most
satisfactory way to do is to mend it
before it is sent to the laundry, not
when it returns, starched and ready
for use once more.
When waist bands are burst and but
tOnholeS torn out, put on new bands Of
twilled cotton and work the buttonholes
with coarse thread, making the ends
especially strong.
The knees of stockings are patched
by laying square cut from an old
stocking underneath and darning upon
it. Heels are patched in the same
way, but patched toes are apt to pro-
duce corns on the wearers.
The wear of mems shirts can be
heightened by new wrist and collar
bands, mending the buttOnholes and
darning where the bosom breaks from
the shirt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
Don't Grow Old.

Many women become middle-aged
from the simple reason that they al
low middle-aged habits to steal upon
them and relapse into a staI, physi-
cal Incidence just at a time when they
should fight against this tendency to
give up exercise. THE best preventa-
tives against growing middle-aged,"
says a charming woman of forty-fve,
whose unwrinkled face and slim fig
ure give her the appearance of being ar
least fifteen years younger than her
real age, ''are cheerfulness. a strict
determination not to worry over trifies
and a sense of humor that saves one
from depression. cold tub every
morning, a walk every day in rain or
sunshine, a face massage with cold
crea' / at night. ten minutes physical
exercise Immediately on rising. friction
Of the hair to stimulate its growth will
keep any woman free from wrinkles
and will preserve the contour of her
figure"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

lace. Even the severe tailor-made gown
must have at least its little turnover
collar of delicate lawn with lace inser
tons, and its cuffs of the same. Valen-
ciennes is seen trimming broadcloth,
in the shape of deep rows of insertions
sewn together in a broad shoulder
piece. Evening gowns are one mass OF
lace frills, and the lace hat is the cor
rect thing for fashionable afternoon
functions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
INJURE SHERIFF IN CAR.
st. Croix County Official Hit by Mis-

ST. Croix County Official Hit by Mis-
siIe Thrown Through Window.
Sheriff Adolph johnson of st. Croix
county was struck by IA large chunk of
coal thrown through a window of his
passenger coach on his return to Hudson
from the east. The missile struck him
over the eye, binding him for. some time.
Another struck the news agent in the
aisle, injuring him severely. Sheriff john
son commanded the brakeman to pull the
bellrope, and leaping from the train start
ed in pursuit of two men. Because of
the darkness, however. the men escaped.
However, Sheriff Johnson claims he
knows one of the men. The Omaha
Railway Company is also investigating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

Il trifie he tore off the disiguring Cog
g!es and turned toward her.
"The Bremen sails for New York at
G. 1t now lacks an hour of 6. l think
we will be just in time"
lick Shepley! Are you mad?"
Marguerite Mcguire. certainly not I.
But you are going to New York and
start tonight-with me-"
She snatched frantically at the steer
ing guage but strong arm held her
down.
You mustn't. There's nothing to
fear. Think a moment Remember
three weeks ago telling me you would
never marry anyone who could not dare
everything, even your dispeasure il
necessary, to gain you? And doubly
sealed 1t by saying your marriage must
be original or not at all? 1t is to be all
this. l lost time persuading you to
come, so we've had to rush. Don't
struggle-it's dangerous"
AT the pier Very Rev. Mr. BIackie,
staying with the Chapmans you know,
is waiting with all the friends we have
and haven't met. Unique? 1t should
satisfy"
Exhausted, she sank against the
prisoning arm, helplessly staring into
the set face. He was breathing heavily,
grlmly determined.
please let me go, Dick"
The corners of his mobile lips flashed
into little smiles. His whole face SEEM
ed to hold unexpected places for laugh
ter and tenderness; and suddenly she
knew the day was his, as she had
known 1t from the first
Nudge, for the last two years you
have given me every encouragement.
Yes, you know you have." Then. with
change of tone: Il am not going to
let you go. You can cry and struggle:
scream if you wish-no one can catch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
WANTS SMALLPOX INQUIRY.

South Milwaukee Manufactures Says
Authorities Prosecute Him.
John Morgan, manager of the Babcock
Fire Extinguisher Company of South Mil
waukee, applied to the State board of
health for an investigation into the small
pox cases at South Milwaukee. Morgan
claims that some cases broke out in his
factory; that the authorities made an at
tempt to quarantine him and he came to
Racine; then the Mayor of Racine was
notified and warned to lock up Morgan,
but refused. He wants the State board
to make a thorough investigation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
Right Kind of n Husband.

Recently a magazine interviewed a
hundred representative women, in town
and country. What kind of a man
should a woman marry?" was the ques-
ton.
And what qualities in a husband. do
you think were named in tho answers?
Wealth? Good looks? Good dressing?
Social qualities? No one of them was
so much as mentioned by single wom-
an! Seventy-five of the one hundred
put HONESTY and HONOR first of
all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

The dam of the Crivitz Paper and Pulp
Company was carried out and the town
was flooded with FIVE to ten feet of water.
Farmers lose heavily in stock drowned.
James Henderson's house was nearly
washed away and his family forced to
Lee. He lost $500 worth of bees. Hun
dreds of pigs, cows and chickens were
drowned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
To Clean n Rain Cont.

First dip the rain coat in cold soft
water. then with a scrubbing brush and
yellow soap proceed to scrub it all
over, having spread it on a table. When
the dirt is removed dip the coat in
repeated waters to get rid of the suds,
but do not wiring it. Hang up in the
air or in an airy room. but do not put
near the fire. Paint or grease spots
must be removed by spirits of turpen-
tine, and common soap will do the rest.
The dirtiest spots will necessarily need
the most scrubbing. Hot water should
never De used in cleaning a rain coat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

Wisconsin the other day was in the
throes of the real January blizzard. Trees
were damaged by the weight of the snow,
trains were delayed, and telegraph and
telephone wires were blown down. Every
section of the State reports damage and
heavy storm, except along the Lake Mich
ipan shore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17

oHe iocouoliFe uay, out the BEST
locomotive In the world
We face to face with the question raised by
Germany with her scientific spirit and technical schools
We have the best supply of materials in the world
We have the most energetic and intelligent population
IN the world There is no reason why should now
address ourselves to the question the highest world
standards In everything We overcome competition
In two ways One is by selling cheaper the other
is by making better There is why VIC should
not lead the world in both.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
A Long-Eelt Want,

Some of u.s." said Borem, ''are or
ganizing new society that you should
join"
Haven't time" replied Wise. I'm
thinking Of organizing a new society
myself. It's the IS. S. L. S"
What's that? The Z. S. sounds pat
riotic. anyway
ITS more than patriotic. It's the
Society for the Suppression of Useless
Societies" = Catholic Standard and
Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
BADGER MERIT LAW AssALED.
Statute Enacted by the Last Legis-
Iature Called Unconstitutional.

Statute Enacted by the Last LeEis-
Iature Called unconstitutional.
In the Wisconsin Supreme Court the
State merit law is being attacked by
attorneys on constitutional grounds. K.
NJ. BaShfOrd, for the State commissioner
of banking, is maintaining that the civil
service law enacted by the last leglsla-
ture is unconstitutional and void for the
reason that it interferes with the consti-
tutional duties of the Secretary of State
as public auditor: that it abridges the pc
litical liberties of citizens in the employ
of the State; that it delegates legislative
power on the civil service commission,
and that it takes from constitutional Off
GERS the power of appointing their assist
ants and subordinates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
Marvellous Head of Hair.

The woman who possesses the long
est head of hair in the world is said TO
be Mercedes Lopez, a Mexican. Her
height is feet and when she stands
erect her hair trails on the ground
feet s inches. The hair is so thick
that she can completely hide herself in
it. She has it cut very frequently, as
it grows so quickly, enabling her to sell
large tresses to hair dealers every
month. She is the wife of poor sheep
Eerder. 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
Hurley to Fight Blue Laws.

At a meeting held by the saloon men of
Hurley to discuss Sunday closing, which
is now being enforced by local authori-
ties, it was decided, it is said, to fight
the matter. The saloonmen have pledged
10 support any one of their number who
l. arrested
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
USES LEGACY AS BAIL.

NIanitoyyoc Youths Inheritance Sc
cures Release of Alleged FOrger.
To secure the release of his brother,
Louis Larson. Thomas Larson hypothe-
Gated his legacy of $500. Louis Larson
will be given his release from the county
Jail in Manitowoc, where he is awaiting
trial at the June term of court on a
charge of forgery. The younger brother
will receive the legacy when he becomes
of age
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-05-17
Little Girl Burns in wooas

The 7-year-old daughter of Frank
Shrek. farmer in the town of Colburn.
was burned 20 death in the woods near
her home. She had been picking flowers
and it is supposed her clothes caught fire
from a burning brush pile