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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
A Country Boy

Font was barefooted, and his clothes
were torn from head to foot, as he
stepped out of the swamp, but there
was a picturesque appearance about
his figure that redeemed 1t from the
commonplace. Honesty, intelligence
and a laughing face were mental and
physical characteristics that struck the
observer at once.
When he reached dry land, he held
ND a rough wooden box and peered be-
tween the Stats on one side. Something
wiggled, and the boy laughed.
SAY. what have you got in thereT'
shouted a voice from the bridge above
the stream.
Font looked up and stared at the two
bows. He had not seen them before,
and the voice, coming out of the still
ness Of the swamp, startled him.
81 say. what have you got there?'
demanded the voice more imperatively.
Font was not accustomed TO such per-
emptory speech, and instead Of reply
ing he walked off IN the opposite d.
rection.
Hes mighty stuck UP about it"
muttered the first speaker. Lets take
II AWAY, and see what he's got"
"All right Well teach him les
son."
The two boys hurried down the slope,
and in a few minutes reached Fonts
side. They were both taller than he,
but Font had the advantage of breadth
and muscle Without further prelim-
mary the two boys grabbed him by the
shoulders, and one said:
why didn't you answer mef Haven't
you any tongue in your headT
Font remained silent, and this irri-
tated the boys more than If he had an
swered sharply.
Hes deaf and dumb, believe, Bob. y
Then he shouted in Fonts ear:
I'VE want to know what you've got
in that boxw
Font stepped back quickly and
Rugged his box more closely.
''Oh. well. If you won't let US see,
Wen take it from you"
The larger Of the two boys snatched
the box away, and ran a few steps to
one side. Font followed, and found his
tongue quick enough.
"Give me that box; 1t doesn't belong
to you"
He would have snatched 1t away,
but one of the boys interfered while
bis companion suddenly pried open the
lid. There was a sudden scream and
the box fell to the ground. Out OF 1t
Jumped a lncs, oopper-colored reptile.
But before il the ground and
disappeared In the brush 1t had struck
It's fangs deep into the hand of the in
ruisitive boy.
Realizing the enornity Of the accl-
dent that had so suddenly come upon
him, the boy screamed with pain, real
Or imaginary, and shouted loudly: TIN
killed, Bob! That RATHER bit me. Oh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
In Being Photographic ed.

''There is a tremendous amount of
ignorance on the subject of colors.
Very frequently woman wears a gown
of certain color, yellow, for instance,
expecting it to take light when it takes
dark, and is consequently disappointed
in the result" says a photographer in
the New York Sun. "White is always
effective and takes beautifully, espe-
cially for dark background effects. But
light blue, pink or cream are preferable
even to white, for the reason that while
they take light there is more detail
and more character in the picture.
IF possible, soft, clinging effects are
to be preferred to any material that
presents Il stiff appearance, and starchy
effects should be tabooed entirely.
Nowadays nearly every photograph
er has on hand lengths of soft, clinging
material for drapery purposes when his
subjects present themselves with some
absolutely impossible frocks and when
he can effect the substitution without
hurting their feelings
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

of taking the baby in their arms, per
suade them to let him stay on the bed
and play with him there.
The child is so much more comfort
able braced with some pillows. the lit
tie feet left full to kick, than when he
is being held tight in arms. He does
not quickly become tired in this way,
and when fatigue does come it is
muscular, healthy one and not that OF
the nerves, caused somewhat by the
nervous condition of the one who has
been holding him.
All conversation before a baby, even
when playing with him, should be
quiet. and there should be no noises,
for small children are very susceptible
to loud sounds, and the start of some
at the sudden banging of a door or an
unexpected noise is pathetic, because of
the nervous condition it indicates, says
Mrs. Hood, in the New York Evening
Telegram When a baby shows by this
that it is of nervous disposition the
mother should make every effort to
keep it quiet. and by that I mean to
keep excitement from it. The effort
should be to soothe, that the infant
may not develop highly-strung child.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
The Woman Worker.

Women, instead of saying. "A man
can do it. 50 why not ~ should choose
rather some work that he should not be
doing. and by her excellence wrest such
employment from ill-suited hands-for
We have to face the shame that the
making OF gowns. the trimming of
dainty hats and other pre-eminently
feminine work is too frequently per-
formed by members of the other sex,
and this while their sisters become
gardeners. motor-drivers, and what not.
That a woman is a conscientious
worker is everywhere admitted, but her
great fault is that she rarely aims at,
and consequently seldom reaches, per-
lection.
Generally. she has in the background
the thought that her work is but tenn
porary, since she will presently marry;
or else she falls INTO the fatal error of
suppOsing that being a woman allow
ances'' will be made for her shortcom-
fngs. They will not Her work, like
his, must stand or fall on its own mer-
ifs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

II eggs are high in winter, It Is be-
cause they cost more in that season.
As has been frequently affirmed in
these columns, eggs cost but little or
nothing in summer, If the hens are on
a range, and will then pay even If
prices are low. If eggs are 80 cents a
dozen, the real food material costs
the consumer about % cents pound,
but when eggs are Is cents a dozen the
consumer gets about 2A pounds of food
material for % cents. But In both
cases the farmer sends away the same
proportion of material from his farm;
and, whether the hen picks the food
up herself or is given her share by her
owner, the loss of that much value
from the farm occurs. But, again, the
hen on the range Utilities materials that
the farmer can not sell. A dainty
young weed, a piece of bone, insects,
seeds, grass and refuse thrown away
are all made to do service by the hens,
converting them into eggs. 1t will pay
in winter to save food by keeping the
hens warm. If they are not well shell
tered more corn will be necessary to
heat their bodies Shelter is not real
" food, but it generally serves to
economic in Its use for preventing the
waste of corn in the form of heat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
WAnian To-day.

Women have more self-control than
their reat-grandmothers had. 1 fancy
l hear some champion declare apropos
Of my statement that they cry less over
novels and at the theaters than they
used to do. Well, perhaps that is So.
Perhaps with more self-control has
come less sentiment. 1t may be ever
so much easier to the present genera
ton to stay the ready tear, because the
tear is not so ready as it used to be,
and therefore much more easy to stay.
But all the same, the lack of sentiment
evinced by the daughters of this gen.
GRAFTON is not a pleasant sign of the
times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
swamp thicket again, carrying some

swamp thicket again, carrying some
leaves and roots in his hands.
This will cure snake-bite," he said.
1T Is an old Indian cure Rub the
leaves on the sore and chew the roots
Font handed the frightened boy sew
eral pieces of root, which he began to
chew eagerly. Meanwhile Font rubbed
the wound vigorously with the leaves.
A green slime seemed to exude from
the leaves, as he rubbed. and when this
was smeared over the whole hand he
smiled with satisfaction.
The roots that the sufferer was
forced to chew were bitter, and he
made many a wry face as he swallowed
the juice. Finally he asked: How
long must I chew them?''
Till the swelling goes down." re-
piled Font. with a serious air
For half an hour the trio stood
watching results. The two frightened
city boys hardly dared look at anything
except the swollen arm, which was now
actually growing smaller.
"See, the swelling is going down."
said Bob
YES" gasped Harry. but can't
stand this much longer. It's making
me sick
A deathly pallor spread over his face
and Font looked up with concern. Then
he said quietly:
Maybe that will do now. The swell
ing has gone down some"
With an expression Of intense relief
Harry took the roots out of his mouth
and tried to look happy. But he was
far from feeling exultant even though
he knew that his life had been saved.
DO you think there is any danger
now" he asked apprenensively.
Not If you go right home and stay
in bed two days" said Font. You
mustn't get up and go around Two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Maria ma n Failure.

He did all the counting before mar
riage.
He never talked over his affairs with
his wife.
He thought of his wife only as a
cheap hOusekeeper.
He never dreamed that a wife de-
served praise or compliments.
He thought his wife had a very easy
time.
He married an ideal, and was dis
appointed to find it had flaws
He paid no attention to his personal
appearance after marriage.
He treated his wife as he would not
have dared to treat another woman
Home Chat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Street Sweeping by Electricity,

The Corporation Of Aberdeen have
done a cute thing, says the London En-
gineer. 1t occurred to them that the
equipments Of their electric tramways
were necessarily idle for long time
in the night, and they looked around
to see how they could be utilized. AS
a result of their cogitations two large
brushes belonging TO the streets de-
partment were recently fitted to one of
the corporation tramcars, and were ar
ranged so that any width of street from
I feet to IA feet might be swept. The
experiment is reported to have proved
very satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Max Cruse Accidents.

This is the time of year when wom-
en- wearing a thin dress is in terror
when she is in public, because of the
absurd custom of lighting cigars with
matches and throwing the match away,
even if it is still half lighted. There
do not seem to be many accidents from
this cause, but little observation will
show how careless many men are in re-
gard to the matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
STYLE of Hair Counts.

A fashion writer says that 1t is not
the woman hut her hair that counts.
and declares that she has seen the most
unpromising homely woman completely
transformed by means of stylish or
becoming manner Of wearing the hair.
1t should always be kept in the best
possible condition, and should be sham
pooed at least once in three weeks. al
though many women are required to
give the hair this cleansing treatment
much oftener.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
What They Each Require,

Girls of Indiana formed a society
called the Young Ladies Protective AS
ISOLATION, in which they declare for
men who have bank accounts of $4,000
at least and life insurance to that
amount. The men have since organized
the Mems Precaution Club. in which
they want to know what they are to
get for their $1,000 in the way of good
housekeepers. A wife requiring this
amount must not object to smoking any
place in the house, must be a good cook
and must not care for cats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Retaining AIkaIi Lands.

Experiments have been conducted by
the Department of Agriculture at Fres-
no, Cal, with view to reclaiming al
kali lands by drainage. Operations are
now being conducted in a large vine
yard near Fresno, where alkali has
come rapidly to the surface. It is
hoped. says the Scientific American,
that immense tracts which have long
lain waste may thus be rendered fer
tile. There are many thousands Of
acres Of these alkan plains IN Fresno
County, Cal. which are now useless,
but it IS believed that their drainage
could be easily accomplished through
the use of electric power for pumping
purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Teach the Boy.

To be thoughtful of your comfort.
To be chivalrous to his sisters.
To pick up and put away his own
playthings.
To put his clothing in its proper
place.
To air his bed and leave his room
tidy in the mornings.
To sew on button and make him
self independent in such little matters.
To find his own things and look after
himself.
To hate a lie or meanness Of any
kind; to abhOr debt; to scorn trickery
Or cowardice.
To look upon work not as a bug
bear, but as the highest privilege of
man and the best means to happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
stocking Cd with Phoasant..

i ipnent Of English ring-neck
Dheasants from the Illinois state game
preserves near Springfield was received
at -7aIl Greek for distribution by
Deputy Game Warden W. G. Martz.
The birds viii be liberated on lands
where they viii be protected, in order
to afford an opportunity for the pro-
pagatien OF the species. Under the law
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

they will be safe from the guns OF
hunters for two years, and any viola
ton, If discovered, will be vigorously
prosecuted. DR.. j. A. Wheeler, the
state game commissioner, is rendering
a splendid service in stocking the State
with these birds This beautiful type
of game bird comes from England, be-
ing imported, under the supervision of
the State Game Department, with the
closest care, accompanied by a game
keeper. Other types of pheasants from
other parts of the world have also been
imported and cared for on the game
preserves near Auburn, nor far from
Springfield, until they multiply and
become numerous enough to justify dis
tribution in various localities of the
State.-Qulncy Wing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Shirtwaist Tuckx.

Tucked shirtwaists are much more
satisfactory in appearance and fit if
the tucking is done before the waist
is cut out Tuck a long strip for the
two fronts; in this way they are sure
to be alike without so much tiresome
measuring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

A girl who can smile when obliged,
in the middle of the season, to take to
to her bed with an attack Of measles is
4 veritable heroine. So is the woman
who manages to control her expression
when a careless passer-by spills cup
Of tea over her best frock.-Black and
White.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
FraSra ace Is Fashionable.

There are fashions in perfumes as
much as in anything else, and just
now jessamine is said to be very much
used. The wise woman will invent a
perfume of her own, mixing scents With
orris root until she gets what she likes,
and then she will keep it, no matter
what the fashion may be. But young
girls who have not yet decided must
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

1t would be absurd to advise not to
let the baby's grandmothers and aunts
hold and play with it, and I do not be-
lieve in such sweeping extremes. But
1 do say positively that they should
hold him very little and that their low
ing baby talk to him should be low
and quiet, so as not to excite. Instead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Curative Effect of Salt.

The. curative effects of salt have
never been shown as they should be.
Sore and infamed eyes are relieved by
bathing with salt water. Sore throat
yields to gargle of the same. Consti-
patton can be cured by the persistent
use of half a teaspoonful of salt in a
glass of water taken just before going
10 he'd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Wnn,en ShOuid RRSf.

Every women should have at least a
short time in the day in which she
rests. and it should be a regular time.
She should close her eyes, withdraw
her thoughts from everything and real
IL rest. Fifteen or twenty minutes of
such absolute rest every day counts for
4 great deal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

To wear a princess frock of sheer
material it is necessary to have we'll
fitting slip, with the underbodice and
skirt cut in one to gain the proper eff
feet The sketch shows a combination
corset-cover and skirt made of main
sock, trimmed with lace. The gar
ment fastens down the back with tiny
Daarl buttons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Icy.
"NaSn said Miss Rackhav "Fr

Yes sad MISS BachDay, Emerson
appeals to US women OF Boston; al
though he has passed beyond, we al
ways keep him in our hearts, you
know"
You don't say?" replied Miss Knox
Of Chicago. Il wonder how 1t feels to
be kept in cold storage like that
Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
College Us. sIatrimonr.

DR.. Stanley Hall has again repeated
his assertion made some time ago that
the tendency of a college education is to
cause fewer women TO marry. His sta
tistics are taken from Smith, Wellesley
and Yassar colleges. %be facts having
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Land that has been lined gives re-
suits with beets, carrots. parsnips. peas
and beans, even when fertilizer Is APP
piled Lime is also excellent when ap-
piled on grass lands. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Teachers Must Obey Law.

The Interior Department has given
women teachers notice that If they take
up claims in the West they must obey
the homestead law and live on them
This came about through a decision in
favor of a Minnesota teacher which
was construed wrongly, and has given
rise to the opinion that teachers are ex-
empt from ordinary rules.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Some of the most valuable plants
are weeds, if grown where not desired.
Where wheat is largely grown rye is
one of the most detested weeds that APP
pear in the field. 1t is very difficult
to separate the wheat and rye grains,
and rye is therefore likely to appear
every year if the homegrown seed
wheat is used. The rye shoots to seed
ahead Of wheat; hence the heads can
be cut off with sickle, which should
be done just before the seed heads out
1t is easier to use clean seed, however,
and thus avoid working in the growing
wheat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
Take TkimbIe Off.

The temptation to keep ones thin
Bile on when not in use should be resist
ed. : The constant pressure will par
tally change the shape of the end Of
the finger, and the heating and coase
quent moisture will soften the nail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

pass through a period when they are
trying them all, with very evident re-
suits. which no doubt accounts for the
very insistent state of perfume in which
some of them seem to abide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

been secured from the secretaries of the
classes. The report showed that ten
years after graduation one-half of the
women were unmarried and that TWEEN
ty-lve years after three-Quarters of the
men from the principal colleges were
unmarried. The individual colleges did
not Object to the respective reports, and
DR.. Hall contends the fact. must be
true
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Whenever tree first comes Into
bearing is the time to fully determine
the variety of fruit, if a small boy does
not get there first, in which case one
may have to wait another year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
To Freshen Flowers.

Ii always seems so distressing to see
beautiful cut flowers wither and fade.
and TO revive flowers that are not &C.
tualIy dead try my plan Cut a tiny
piece from each stem and place the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

LOOKING AIT -
Ay, tear her tattered ensign down!
Long has it waved on high,
And many an eye has danced to see
That banner in the sky.
Beneath it rung the battle shout
And burst the lannon's roar;
The meteor of the oceans air
Shall sweep the clouds no more.
o better that her shattered hulk
Should sink beneath the wave
Her thunders shook the mighty deep,
And there should be her grave.
Nail to her mast her holy flag,
Set every threadbare sail,
And give her to the god of storms
The lightning and the gale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Never scald the milk pals or cans
first, but rinse we'll with cold water
and scald last. Sunshine and air help
to keep them sweet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

1t is said that an average corn crop
ture equal to a sheet Of water seven
to ten inches deep over the entire
field
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Tedious as it appears, the destruction
of the egg clusters and hand picking
of the matured insects is the suresr
method of combating the odious squash
bug that Prof. Shingerland can recon-
mend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

Coming right down to facts a man
can make or spoil his business as a
rule by his method of selling. The
market place is tho end of all produce
SO far as the producer is concerned and
one can't give it too much attention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29
On the Sofa.

''You are a brick he did aver,
And drew her to his side
81 am a pressed brick, as it were,"
The witty girl replied.
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

It is not difficult to get people start
ed to advertising, but it doesn't do
them any good TO keep it up unless they
have the goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

If concentrated food is purchased to
help out, the SKINNED milk fed to hogs
or pigs will pay for the purchase Of
such feeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

The invention of the cream separator
has worked changes in the feeding of
swine. 1t is now cheaper to give the
fresh skim milk to the pigs than to at
tempt to keep it, and the ground grain
is thus more easily fed at the same
time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-08-29

A shotgun loaded with number two
shot is the only effective remedy for
the sheep-killing dog