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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

Good wool is not produced by sheep
that are starved and fed alternately
Evenness of wool depends upon even
ness of condition of the sheep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

Corn is low in price some years in
certain localities. 1t is possible that
next season there may be but half a
crop, but the excess over that required
for consumption may bring good prices
Farmers who have too much grain on
hand, with prices ruling low, should
endeavor to increase the number of
animals on the farm in order TO con-
saiable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

Envelopes we're first used in 1889.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

Good wool is not produced by sheep
that are starved and fed alternately
Evenness of wool depends upon even
ness of condition of the sheep.
1t is not the COW that eats the most
or the COW that eats the least that is
the best COW. but the COW that makes
the best use of what she does eat.
1t is not good policy to force the
growth of colts by giving them slim
uiating foods and overlooking them
The oyergrown horse is seldom dur
able ole.
In studying TO increase the number
of bushels of grain raised, study also
to Increase the number of pounds of
butter made per COW. The number Of
pounds over 120 per year are the ones
that help your bank account
Keeping the Fences Tight" would
make a good text for sermon to many
farm congregations. If there is any
thing that is aggravating it is to chase
after stock that has broken through
fences Such a thing is sure to happen
when you are the least prepared for it.
In scriptural times the Wise Men
lived in the East, but that's not true
to-day. Farmers of the West are wiser
in their day and generation than those
In the East-they know enough not to
deplete the fertility supply in their
soils.
The greatest need of the dairy indus
try at present is the care at the farm
end The milk and cream must be
kept and delivered in good condition.
Because of the system Of grading
cream the product must be of the very
best to secure the No. l grade price.
The farmer now has available a
library of $4,000 of books, pamphlets
and periodicals relating to agricultural
science. At the rate of 5000 additions
during the year, the Department of
Agriculture will soon have the most
complete collection of this class of lit
erature in the world.
Ton for ton, many farmers are find
ing that unthrashed oats, cut when the
grain is in the rather soft dough
(milky) state. and cut fine with a stalk
cutter, are better than meadow hay,
cut equally fine. to feed cattle, es-
pecially mich cows. AS a rule. good
farmers raise far more weight of oats
to the acre than of hay.
According to the results obtained by
three years of experience on forty
farms in Minnesota, farm labor costs
about twelve cents an hour and horse
labor about seven and half cents.
A farm laborer can be boarded for
S132 a year and horse kept for about
$50. Hay can be produced for one-half
and grain for three-fourths of the cost
of raising corn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-28

In studying to increase the number
of bushels of grain raised, study also
to increase the number of pounds of
butter made per COW. The number Of
pounds over 120 per year are the ones
that help your bank account
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27

wegians been dealing with Crown Prince
Gustavus the result would probably have
been different.
Returning to the personal side of the
king, mention should be made Of his
annual summer excursions to Marstrand,
on the western coast. For at least a
generation Oscar II has spent month
or more OF each year at that resort
Naturally, the little place is crowded to
overlooking during his visits-the fair sex
predominating. At Marstrand the mon
arch meets old friends, classmates at col
lege, fellow officers of the navy; he particle
pates in social functions, revives ancient
sea memories, swims, sails and mingles
freely with the hardy Inhabitants For
him 1t has become a place of reunions, a
treasure room of fond "reminiscences 1t is
not too much to say that in its welcome
to the royal visitor Marstrand somehow
embodies the heart of the entire nation
Those soJourns in the historic town,
through whose quaint streets sometimes
blow the winds of the near North sea,
have contributed largely to disseminate a
, broader knowledge of King Oscars per-
sonal attributes among his people.
As patron of art, the Swedish mon
archs name will be coupled by posterity
with that of Gustavus III. 1t is a rare
artistic delight to wander through the
halls and corridors of Drottningholm castle,
where the monarch spends most Of the
summer Since the elaborate renova ton
and reconstruction of its interior, begun
in 1885, and carried out under the kings
personal supervision and measurably at his
own expense. It has become one
of the most beautiful royal residences
IN the world Every object be-
speaks fastidious selection. The ar
rangement OF the paintings, the architec-
tural effects, the form of the furni-
ture, the floors, ceilings. windows, all add
essentially to the general harmonious
beauty Of the place. To see II is to be con-
WINGED of King Oscars intelligent appre-
citation of art, especially when you know
that the work bears the marks Of his hand.
The Swedish sovereign was ever a de-
voted theater-goer and admirer of good act
ing. Few foreign players Of distinction
have appeared in Stockholm without being
honored by an invitation TO meet the king.
Some years ago. actuated by his love of the
stage. he established a new order, or roll
OF honor, entitled "Iitteris ct ATtfbus"
He himself makes the awards; and though
the decoration is intended chiefly for
worthy representatives OF the histriouic
profession, literary men. scientists and
musicians are, 1 believe, also eligible
Among the famous theatrical folk who have
received II are Sarah Bernhard, Eleonora
Duse, and Christine Nilsson.
No one could testify with greater author
fly % King Oscars interest In science than
DIR. sven Hedin, author OF Through Asia"
1t is a matter Of simple fact that Hedin's
first great journey Of exploration was very
materially backed by his royal patron.
When the scientist returned having pene-
trated Wildernesses and traversed deserts
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27
Sherburn M. Becker MiIwaukee's Mayor

snap, and want to be conversant with all
there is to it."
At that time Mayor Becker was dated
far ahead for addresses before commercial
and political organizations in many cities
He comes to Omaha after appearing before
the Board Of Trade OF Louisville, KY, on
Saturday, the 26th. In the meantime he
VIII have raced back to Milwaukee to
keep in touch with his dob" as he calls
It. His dynamic energy and capacity for
hard work is a strong characteristic; but
he is thoroughly educated man. from an
academic standpoint as well as in civic
affairs.
When Becker first broke into politics
some years ago II was as a member Of the
board Of Supervisors of Milwaukee county.
He had hardly got settled in his chair be-
fore he started a series of Investigations
that uncovered so much fraud that $50. 900
was saved to the county in single year
He is truly of the Roosevelt type, and since
visit to the president at Sycamore Hill
last summer the two are great friends.
As mayor he has fought for the estab-
lishment Of a municipal electric lighting
plant. and within the last month a site
has been purchased by Milwaukee on which
such a plant is to be built. He now has
movement under way in the Wisconsin
legislature to make public service corpora
lions and contractors responsible for'pave-
ments they may want to tear up and re-
quiring them to deposit a sufficient sum.
before getting a permit. to make the pave
ment as good as It was before destruction.
Mayor Becker will not be 80 years OF age
until next Apul. but his Life has been
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27

never hitherto trOd by white mans foot,
the venerable king embraced him like .
father, calling him my son" Sven Hedin
is again in Asia, and large fraction OF
the money that made possible MS second
expedition was likewise contributed by
Oscar III.
II is not generally known here that the
monarchs youngest son, Prince Eugene.
takes rank with the leading artists OF his
country-with Norstrom. Berg and Zorn-
Nor are very many Americans aware Of
the not embarrassing fact that Crown
Prince Gustavus is an inyeterate II not an
invincible tennis player. Every season he
enters open tournaments, and though he
does not always prove a winner. there
are but three or four men in all Sweden
who may be called his superiors. His
passion for sport GustaVus inherited doubt
less from his father. From time to time,
throughout long span of years,
King Oscar has distinguished himself as
follower of many branches of outdoor
Pastime. As recently as 1885. at the army
maneuvers at Nerike, he surprised every
one by his daring expert horsemanship.
In 1898. at the races Of the Royal Swedish
Yacht club, he personally sailed one OF
the competing boats to victory. He Is
patient, lucky fisherman, a sure shot, a
reliable bowler and curler, and was not 80
very long ago a 'rattling' sky-jumper and
a first-rate swimmer.
Greater kings have occupied the throne
OF Sweden; and more efficient rulers, too,
perhaps, and stronger men. Not with
Gustavus Wasa, Gustavus Adolphds or
Charles XII. viii be the place of Oscar IL,
round whose name no lustrous historical
glories can ever cluster. His was a reign
of peace. The mention of his name will
have no echo of cannon-thunder or battle
field horror. But IL shall be said of him,
with truth. that he served his country we'll.
1t shall be said of him that never did he
stand unmoved, naughty, cold, before any
prayer OF his people. He has striven
and TO the utmost extent
OF his powers 10 fulhll not merely the Of
fetal but the human duties Of his exalted
position. Sincerity Of purpose, unselhsh-
ness, energetic pursuit Of the intellectual
ldeal-by such virtues shall posterity
the moral greatness of Oscar III,
one Of the most human. most intellectual,
most lOvable royal personages of modern
times.-Pam Horboe In The Outlook.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27
Oscar King of Sweden
Continued from Page one)

haunts of private life to the inviolate halls
OF sovereignty. In the beginning, extreme
caution characterized his official acts. He
spared no effort to continue as nearly as
possible the administrative policy of his
predecessor. Carl XIV. than whom there
kingdom Of Sweden. 1t may be mentioned
that the people were slow to approach the
new king. They mourned the loss of his
brother very much. as the Danes had
grieved over the death of their Frederick
VII about ten years previously. For quite
a long time the nation showed either
lack OF inclination, or sheer inability, to
reconcile itself to the change. At least a
decade was to pass before Oscar II, thanks
in large measure to his wise dealing with
public questions. his patriotism. his keen
sympathies with national ideals and prompt
appreciation OF the urgent need of certain
reforms. completely won the peoples
hearts.
The progress of the country in com
merce, industry, agriculture. education.
ETC., during his reign, has been gradual
and sure. In 1876, for instance, Sweden
had 25l6 factories, employing altogether
6220 hands and producing material TO the
value Of 143,O0O.0O0 crowns In 1895 the
number Of factories had increased to 6OS3
that Of the employees to 1915, and the
value OF the output to 41s,OO1,COO crowns
Since his coming into power over 100 new
railways have been constructed and thrown
open for trafic In 1876 about 100000 acres
OF soil'wer under cultivation; in 1896 almost
100000. All the institutions OF learning
owe much OF their present prosperity d.
rectly to the kings interest. The splendid
international exposition held at Stockholm
ten years ago testified eloquen4ly to
tional efficiency.
the summer OF 1904 Norway had again
The attitude Of the heads OF it's govern
ment Berner, LOvland. Nicholson, was
almost aggressively defiant A now-or-
never spirit of determination marked their
whole moduS- operandi. Would King
mously passed by the storthing) Civ
ing the NOrwegians the right to ap-
point consuls OF their own and cease
10 recognize those named by Sweden?
There we're many days OF suspense. Then
suddenly the extras" announced that the
sOvereign's answer was a veto. From that
moment events moved with great celebrity.
and on June Oscar II was king OF swe-
den only. less peace-loving monarch
than he would never have gone through
that crisis without bloOdshel. AS it was.
war was narrowly ayerted Had the Nor
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27

crowded full of work and experience. After
leaving Harvard he went abroad to observe
the way things are done in Europe. On
his return he went into his fathers bank
IN Milwaukee and gained a good general
knowledge of the banking business Later
he went west and. like Roosevelt became
saturated with the spirit of the country
He is an athletic individual, and became
not only fine rifle shot, but acquired such
cleverness with the lariat and as a horse
man that he took part in a noted roping
contest at Cheyenne. This, too, despite the
fact that he has been raised in the lap of
luxury, literally.
Becker would not tolerate the spending
of one dollar of his money for anything
that had even the seeming of underhand
dealing. He went to the newspapers and
bought their space freely, but his treat
ment of moochers and whispering politi :.
clans is illustrated by an incident that
was widely published during his campaign.
II have 500 votes that / can turn over to
you." whispered an old-style politician in
his headquarters.
-Glad to hear it," said Becker. out loud.
But It will take a little money to hold
the fellows In line" persisted the man with
Better let them break ranks them" re-
torted Becker, and turned to the next In
terviewer. Becker has the reputation of,
never hesitating. He refuses to get lost
The young mayor of Milwaukee comes
by his executive ability naturally His
father, Washington Becker, is president of
the Marine National bank of Milwaukee,
and his grandfather on the maternal side
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27
azure OF Modern Decorative Art the Copying OF Old Time Rooms

intact from a French chateau In which IL
had rested since the day the cabinetmaker
delivered Il there. The Chinese porcelain
vase sitting on the side table has the brass
mountings Of the period, while the pictures
are not reproductions, but engravings
made in the time OF Louis XVI. and en-
closed In the original frames. The French
porcelain ornaments are Sevres and bronze
of the period of the room. The andirons
OF brass came from a French chateau
while the gray and white marble mantel Is
also an original piece. Characteristic are
the brass locks on the doors
The furniture which is covered with pale
rose damask has also the Drocaded designs
SO popular in this period The principal
motive is a cupid with a~bow surrounded
by garlands. The curtains are OF similar
material.
These two rooms illustrating periods
separated by only a few years In time,
show a recent tendency in household deco
ration founded on very sound theory or
taste These rooms look almost empty In
comparison with what was regarded as an
attractive apartment only few years
ago. II these rooms were crowded they
would be as unfaithful to the period they,
are supposed to represent as IL they were
furnished with Eastlake and decorated
with art nouveau wall paper. The present
demand for uncrowded rooms Is undoubt-
eddy the result of desire to make houses
conform to the model Of the period to
which they belong.
II was not thought an anachronism sew
eral years ago to jam a room full OF EN-
pire furniture, although rooms Of the EN-
pire days held only a few Of the heavy
ornate pieces.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27
Emmett G. Solomon County Commissioner

four children in the family, two boys ana
two girls. all attending the public schools
While the county commissionership is the
first elective position he has held. he has
filled the position of chief clerk of the
county tax department, was deputy county
auditor one year, and previous to that was
cashier two years for F. E. Sanborn. He
has also had an architectural training,
having worked on the plans of the city
hall and the Omaha club. This training
developed naturally out OF an apprentice
ship served at the carpenters bench when
young man. He has Travelled extern
sively as a horseman and otherwise, having
visited thirty-one of the states of the
union, from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
On the county board he has been deeply
interested in lettering the roads. and his
wide observation in other states has given
him some very practical ideas. He lives
with his family on fruit farm north oe
the Omaha Country club In Benson
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27

This trip was notable enough 10 win news
paper mention in both cities.
In a business way Mr.. Solomon was for
several years associated with his father in
the paint, oil and glass business at 1204
Fsrnam. The family then moved to
stock farm the elder Solomon established
and Emmett @. went into the raising of pure
bred trottting stock. He has had some
good track performers at different times;
but the horse that won the most fame for
the Solomon farm was a 2-year-old pacing
stallion, Ed ROsewater. On November l,
1883, Mr.. Solomon drove Rosewater to a
record of 2:2O1A, in race at Council Bluffs.
This mark stood as the record for 2-year-
old stations for the next two years and
two months. The Solomons brought some
very fine stock from Kentucky during their
connection with the horse breeding bust
ness, Ed Rosewater winning the greatest
fame.
Mr.. Solomon Is married and there are
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27
Mark Twain and Cleveland

During the time that we were living In
Buffalo in '7O-'1. relates Mark Twain in
his autobiography. Mr.. Cleveland was
sheriff, but l never happened to make
his acquaintance. or even see him. In fact.
] suppose I was not even aware of his exc
istence. Fourteen years later he became
the greatest man in the state. was not
living in the state at the time. He was
governor and was about to step into the
post of president OF the United States.
AT that time I was on the public highway
in company with another bandit, George
w Gable We were robbing the public
with readings from our works during four
months. and in the course of time we went
10 Albany TO levy tribute, and 1 said:
I'VE ought to go and pay our respects to
the governor"
So Cable and I went to that majestic
,apitol building and stated our errand.
We were shown into the governors private
office. and I saw Mr.. Cleveland for the
first time. We three stood chatting to-
gether. I was born lazy and I comforted
myself by turning the corner Of a table
into a sort OF seat. Presently the gov
ernor said
mfr. Clemens, I was fellow citizen OF
-ours in Buffalo a good many months.
good while ago, and during those months
you burst suddenly into a mighty fames
out of a previous long-continued and no
doubt proper obscurity-but l was no
body. and you wouldn't notice me nor
have anything to do with me. But now that
I have become somebody you have changed
your style and you come here to shake
hands with me and be sociable. How do
you explain this kind of conduct?'
"o," l said, ut is very simple your ex-
cellency. In Buffalo you were nothing but
sheriff. 1 was in society. couldn't aft
ford to associate with sheriffs. But you
are a governor now and you are on your
way to the presidency. 1t is a great diff
ference and it makes you worth while"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27

Adam style. II IL OF light birdseye maple
painted In graceful scroll designs, with
applied panels OF blue and white Wedg-
wood. The crate is of iron and FURNISHED
steel and a genuine product OF the Adam
period The graceful chairs are finished
with straw bottoms. The ornaments In
the room are all in accordance with the
Adam models. In spite OF its elegance
the room has an effect of simplicity. IL
Is somewhat longer than 1t is broad and Is
lighted by two windows. There are doors
leading to the main entrance hall and to
the large living room, which adjoins this
formal Adam room. The only feature
OF the decoration not In the Adam period
Is the rug of eastern origin, which is In the
tones of the decorations Of the hangings
and the walls. The architects, as well as
the builders of Faircroft, which is the name
OF this country home, were Blake Butler
OF this city
The Louis XVI. drawing room is in the
home Of Robert b. Potter the architect
who designed and decorated the unique
colonial cottage i'm East Seventy-third
street. The care for detail exercised by
Mr.. Potter is shown by the punches Of
ostrich feathers that ornament each end
of the cornice These were an invariable
feature Of the sixteenth Louis and as in
evitable as they later became in England
The walls are hung in pale rose damask,
while the woodwork is Of pale gray. The
ornamentation OF the woodwork is copied
from original designs IN French palace.
The fixtures that hang from the ceiling as
we'll as those on the walls are meant to
receive only candles Neither gas nor
electric light is used in Illuminating the
room.
The furniture Of the room was brought
Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-27

4
called kid" mayor of Milwaukee,
- is to be the principal speaker at
the annual banquet Of the Mo-
Kinley club OF Omaha at the Mil
lard hotel next Tuesday evening, january
20. He Is not only somewhat unique as the
youngest mayor Of a city of the first class,
but he 10 a forceful character in many
ways. His campaign for mayor Of Mil
waukee was made through the newspapers
almost entirely-by advertising. When he
determined to seek the nomination he was
an alderman. He hired as advertising
manager William +. Hooker, a Newspaper
man. who is now his tax commissioner
After Becker had landed the nomination
and won the election Mr.. Hooker was In
vited TO address the Agate club. the lead
Ing organization of advertising men in
Chicago. He told them that Mr.. Becker
had given him carte blanche in the I'D
vertising line and that the campaign cost
something like $4,000 And now" said
Mr.. Hooker. mine months after the cleo
ton. the magazines are keeping he busy
All want something about Becker.
The Sunday papers are still chasing me
for stuff, and doubt II the end will ever
oome."
That the end has not come yet seems
certain. When an Omaha newspaper man
went to call on Mayor Becker last August
In Milwaukee he found the young mayor
with his coat off and his sleeves rolled up
hair mussed, and working away for dear
life.
IT have to do IT," he said by way OF
apology, "for my outside engagements leave
me little or no leisure. This Job Ia no