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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
CHAPTER Nj

Two days later two women entered Mr..
Drummond's store. One was JoShua'S
customer and she wore the same shawl
which she had purchased of him. 1t nap
prned that Walter was out, but Mr.
Drummond and Nichols were both behind
the counter.
Have you got any more shawls Ike
this?" asked the first lady, whom we will
call Mrs. Blake. Mrs. Spicer, who Is
ncighbor of mine, liked it so we'll she
wants to get another just like it."
Did you buy this shawl of u.s." ask
cd Mr.. Drummond
'Yes, sir. | bought it about a fort
night ago, and paid five dollars for -"
Five dollars There must be some
mistake. We never sell such shawl as
that for less than ten dollars"
II can't help it," said Mrs. Blake, posi-
lively. Il bought it here. and paid live
dollars for it,
why. those shawls cost me seven dol
lars and a half at wholesale. 1t is not
likely l would sell them for FIVE Mt
Nichols" said Mr.. Drummond. did you
sci this lady the shawl she is wearing,
for FIVE dollars?"
NO. sir; have not sold a shawl IKE
that for two months. | know the price
well enough, and l wouldn't sell it tor
less than ten dollars"
Il didn't buy it of him. bought it CT
a boy" said Mrs. Blake.
1T must have been that stupid Com
rad" exclaimed Mr. Drummond, angrily.
wait till he comes in, and I'll haul him
over the Goals"
Then you won't let my friend have
another like it for five dollars?"
NO" said Mr.. Drummond, provoked.
Il don't do business that way. I've lost
nearly three dollars by that shawl Of
yours. You ought to make up the Whole
sale price TO me-"
Il shan't do it." said Mrs. Blake IF
you've made mistake. it's your lookout.
| wasn't willing to pay more than five
dollars
The two ladies were about to leave the
store when Mr.. Drummond said: The
boy will be back directly. l wish you
would wait few minutes. so that if he
denies it you can prove it upon him..
I've got a call to make" said Mrs.
Blake, but I'll come in again in about
an hour"
They left the store, and Mr. Drummond
began to berate the absent Walter. He
was provoked to find that he had lost two
dollars and half, and, if Walter rad
been in receipt of any wages. would have
stopped the amount out of his salary. But.
unfortunately for this plan of reprisal,
our hero received his board only, and
that could not very we'll be levied upon.
However. h might have some money in
L. nd IT. o,,I I.,iI
ed to require him to make up the loss.
when ei6 she say she bought the
shawl, Mr. ,Tichols?" asked his employer.
About fortnight ago."
evil you look on the books. and see
II you find the sale recorded? / am sur
Urised that it escaped my attention"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

ness, irregulasity and opaque white
specks usually mean early decay.
The discovery of these nutritional de-
fleets in an infant should be an incen-
tive to careful investigation of its
general health and the institution of
corrective treatment. In some cases
no more is required than regulation of
the diet: sometimes special diet is
necessary. with, perhaps. the admins
tration of tonicS designed to increase
the deposit of lime for the hardening
of the teeth.
Decay is caused by bacteria. The
knowledge of this fact enables us to do
a great deal for the preservation of the
most imperfect teeth. When the tenn
porary teeth have been preserved, the
growth of the second teeth progresses
normally. and the result is more uni
form and of better quality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Before the Trees Bud.

While the trees and shrubs are bare
is the time for working TO prevent any
spread of the San Jose scale. If igno-
rant about this pest, call in some ex-
pert neighbor and hire the spraying APP
paratus. for such is rather an expensive
affair for small place owner TO be
numbered with: The small cheap things
are only good for bush or two in
yard, and tedious and bothersome at
that. The larger ones are mounted on
wheels, while for very tall trees
wagon with gasoline power TO force the
spray is required.
For insects that suck the life juices
Of plants kerosene emulsion il needed.
For the kinds that chew the foliage
powdered poisons must be applied, such
~ paris green and London purple,
while If bugs keep on increasing we
shall doubtless soon have Vienna
brown and Berlin azure, and so on
through the geography and color list.
while plain arsenate Of lead sounds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

shall not be able 10 sell you another shawl
for less than ten dollars"
The ladies went out. and Mr.. Drum
nond and his two clerks were left alone.
Mr.. Drummond" said Walter, quiet
II. after what has happened. you win
not be surprised if l decline to remain
in your employ | shall take the after
noon train to Willoughby."
He walked out of the store. and cross
ed the street to Mr. Drum mond's house.
ITO be continued.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

dressy occasions will be neat if fash
skirt plated and stitched to a girdle
band and finish with shoulder straps.
Decorate the shoulder straps with mar
row rose-colored silk braid and make
similar decoration above the three
inch hem. This jumper suit can be
worn with a rose-colored silk waist or
white nainsook, lace trimmed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Handling BARNARD Manure.

Winter is the best, time to haul barn
yard manure out Oh the field, ard If
the ground is frozen it is all the better.
At one time it was thought to put the
manure in small piles on the fields, to
prevent teaching. but more recent ex-
periments have proved that manure
spread out on the surface right from
the wagon loses very little of its viz
tue. The conditions are such, it seems
that when the manure is spread out Oh
the surface the valuable ingredients
are not soluble. and therefore can not
be washed away by the rains.
There are more or less favorable
conditions for the teaching away Of
fertility when manure is placed in
heaps, for the reason that while kept
in body in this way some of the fer
tilizing ingredients become soluble and
are washed away during heavy fresh
cts. Aside from this. manure placed in
piles is apt to make n crop spotted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
When Hubby Goes "Hunting.n

Don't fret and fume because the
Man of Wrath can't find things. Man
can be brilliant, an orator, a states
man, a great thinker, writer, lecturer
or general, but when it comes to find
ing his tan shoes he is a hopeless dis
appointment It is not natural to the
sex TO wait on itself. Before marriage
mother runs and trots and fetches and
carries: after marriage little wife is
supposed to be waiting maid to his
excellency. No use to worry, no use
to fret; get him into an argument,
and he will tell you that you never
lift a hand for him. When he tears
the closet to pieces like a mad dog
tearing up the road, just sally in and
say, What is it, dear?' If he wants
his shoes, the chances are that you
will find them all laced up on his feet.
The only thing that some husbands can
always find is fault.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Sleeping Bag for Rabx

To protect babies from the draughts
of winter nights sleeping bag is on
the market. 1t is made precisely like
those in use by the ranchmen of the
Far West, except that it is of the
daintiest, softest eiderdown flannel.
The flap may be drawn about the Shout
ders, thus providing coy, warm nest
in which the coverlid cannot be tossed
aside by the restlessness Of the small
occupant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
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the floor while, you run" Fifteen
springs are enough for the first trial,
but the number of springs may be in
creased from time to time. This exer-
else will quicken the circulation. The
best time to take this exercise is in the
morning before putting on the shoes
and corsets. 1t is an excellent exer-
else for tie stout girl, and it develops
the lower limbs and rids them of all
superfiuous flesh, making them shape
~ and strong.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Street and House CoJOrs

In the street one wears dark brown,
purple, gray and dark blue. But in
the house the colors are much more del
icate and there has come a fancy for
the pale shades of yellow and for to-
pas, that color that is just off yellow
yet not quite pink. Many of the new
light shades are quite battling, yet they
are so pretty that one forgives them
for being so odd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Husband and Wife Trade PlaceS

Joseph Whitcomb and his wife, re-
spected residents of Winsted, Conn,
have snapped positions. Mrs. Witt
comb has taken her husbands place in
factory and Joseph, who had tired
of his vocation, is now doing the house
work, washing, cooking and Winding
their young hopeful. The change is
agreeable to both Mr. and Mrs. Whit
comb and the comments of tie neigh
bors do not trouble them in the least.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
While Waiting for the Doctor.

Pneumonia often comes with a cold
and the patient has violent pains. When
pains first commence get box of mus
tard and mix poultice of it with milk
and white of an egg. Make on cheese
cloth and apply direct to parts that
have the pains; renew poultices till
pains disappear, and use other medi-
cines as customary to give persons hav-
ing severe colds. If taken in time.
pneumonia can generally be checked by
the mustard plaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Save the Alfalfa Leavc.

Save your alfalfa leaves for tie lay
ing hens this winter On every farm
where alfalfa Is raised large quaint
ties of the leaves collect on the barn
floor. This should be gathered I'D
daily and pat away In barrels or boxes
for future use, for these leaves are the
choicest part of the hay The hens will
eat large quantities of this dry if it
be supplied in conveniently arranged
boxes, so made as 70 prevent the birds
from wasting ii. Tie best way, how
ever. to feed it is to scald 1t with hot
water and put some cornmeal with it.
The fowls relish 1t exceedingly, and II
goes far toward taking the place OF
green food, which is not always obtain
able in the winter months. Besides. 1t
will save a considerable portion of the
grain ration, for the fowls that have
plenty Of alfalfa will not need so much
grain as those that are deprived Of it.
Kansas Farmer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
In the Sickrnonn

Good cheer is better than medicine.
The jest has an important part to play
as remedy for irritability.
Don't tell long stories
Don't rehash other peoples trials.
Don't think up miserable possibili-
ties.
Order, observation and obedience are
three cardinal virtues in a nurse.
Add to these tact, the want of which
is the base of nearly every sin nurse
NAV commit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
At n Disadvantage,

Bacon--Would you call him good
tai1er?
Egbert-No. | would not.
How many times have you heard
him TALK
only once
And when was that?"
when he was trying To open a car
Observation-Disclosures Statesman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Pracficed What He Preached

You know, my dear. | have often
said that, like the rest of mankind, L
am only a poor, weak sinner" said
Wedderly, who was trying to excuse
one of his misdeeds.
Yes l know you have" rejoined the
better half of the matrimonial com.
bine. land l never in my life saw any
body as ANXIOUS to prove the truth of
his statements as you seem to be-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

1t is estimated that the swamp,
| overflow and marsh lands Of Texas COW
er an area equal to 2,24O,OOO acres.
Those are sections that would be suita-
bic for cultivation after they were re-
claimed, and after reclamation such
lands usually become the most produc-
tive Of any in tie territory in which
they are located. Upon reasonable es-
Inmates, let us see what the reclama-
tion would do toward increasing the
wealth of Texas, besides improving the
health and destroying insect pests in
the localities which need drainage. In
their present unfit condition for homes
OF agriculture, the value of these sec
lions, according to estimates. ranges
from 81 to 8 per acre; but. accepting
SIS, the present value would be $17,-
$4,000.
Now, placing the cost necessary for
draining or retaining at an average
of about $40 and the value in present
shape at s per acre, or SIS per acre for
the lands and the improvement which
would make them suitable for farm
ing purposes, and the difference ($42)
between SIS and $50 per acre would be
Il fair estimate to make for the en-
HANGED value produced by such i'm
provement, if we rely upon getting sim
liar results in Texas as have been pro-
duced in other States by such improve
ment Now if the value Of these 2,240,-
000 acres of untillable and uninhabita-
bic lands can be enhanced $40 per acre
and the lands made to class among the
most productive and desirable in Tex
as. and thereby adding net increased
value of $94,0S00O0 to the taxable val
ues of the State.-Dallas News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Fold the arms across the chest and
then take deep breath. Spring from
the floor with bent krees, first with
the right foot and then with the left
Go through the same motions as you
would if running, but do not move from
one spot. Never let the heels touch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
A Cleansing Brush.

4 small stiff brush is not only use
full in scrubbing potatoes, but also for
lemons They should always be washed
before using. What appear to be tiny
brown scales are the eggs of an insect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Huttermilk Enemy NJ Rr.

To one gallon of buttermilk add q
large handful of grated horseradish;
let goods remain in milk for twelve to
twenty-four hours, rubbing occasion.
ally; then wash out in clean water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
All Gone.

Doctor-My dear sir, your wife
needs some change.
Husband know she does, but, good
heavens. doctor, you took it all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

OF light and dark lavender, the cor
sage being of lavender silk mousseline
plated. The shaped ruffies attached to
the satin fichu, which were allowed to
fall over the tops of the sleeves, were
of tie silk mousseline, edged with
bands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Furniture Polish.

Equal parts of turpentine, linseed oil
and vinegar mixed and rubbed on fur
niture with flannel until it shows a
good polish is excellent. Sweet oil may
take the place Of linseed oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

AS rule the offspring of immature
and pampered animals are predisposetl
TO disease
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

the front way, while others ducked out
went home together. and the erring
husband has not been seen on the
streets since.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

The illustration shows a charming
frock of lilac satin, the skirt being
made on a gored circular pattern, as
explained by the drawing. Tie bodice
was trimmed with tiny gold lace and
sequin bands in shades of lavender and
violet, the sequin ornamentation being
done in gilt beads and small violet
spangles. The fichulike scarfs over the
shoulders were of satin in two shades
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

A test was made several years ago
to ascertain the effect of stabling on
stock as compared with allowing the
animals access to the open yard with
sheds adjoining. The test was carried
on during November, when the nights
were cold and frosty. The parties
making the experiment state that they
found in this short test that IN every
instance where the cows were COM
PEELED to sleep in the barn in stalls
they did not give as large yield Of
milk as when allowed the open air.
We were quite surprised about this,
for the nights were very cold, though
dry. The barn was well ventilated and
the animals had plenty of good, dry
bedding and We're in clean stalls.
Nevertheless, a stall is not as comfort
able for an animal as the ground. pro-
viding it is not muddy or disagreea-
BILE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Hawks have been known to follow a
train TO pray on the small birds star
tied by the sudden noise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

A building free from draughts and
having dry floor is absolutely essen
tial to the health Of poultry in the
winter time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

One successful Eogman has gotten
away from the idea that hogs like filth
and must have it to prosper. He
sweeps out his pens every day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Not Noficeohle

He (after the quarrel)-I was fool
when / married you.
She--Yes, but I thought YOU would
improve.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Every head of clover consists Of
about sixty flower tubes. each Of which
contains an infinitesimal quantity OF
sugar. Bees will often visit a hundred
different heads of clover before retir-
ing to the hive, and in order TO obtain
the sugar necessary for load must,
therefore, thrust their tongues into
about 5000 different flowers. A bee
will make twenty trips a day when the
clover patch is convenient to the hive,
and thus draw sugar from 10000 diff
ferent flowers In a single days work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Watch the feet of the colts. See
that the hCofs are kept even.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

The first agricultural society In
America was established in Philadel-
phia in 1885. The first horticultural
society was established in this city In
1928.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

When n horse gets to gnawing at a
manger the best thing to do is TO cover
everything gnawable with tin. Better
do it before the habit is formed, how
ever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

The horse needs daily exercise and
likes variety of food.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

If you had fixed that hole in the
floor of the pen, you would have saved
the broken leg of that hog. As it is,
your porker is done for. But be like
the boy that is getting good whipping,
say, Il won't do it again" and mean It,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
$1,000

An old horse can stand neglect bet
ter than the colt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Breeding is not an exact science.
however it is painstaking study and
observation rather than guess work
which produces improved strains Of an
imals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Did you ever try to hang soap on
q wire chain over the wash bowl in
stead of keeping it in q dish? If you
haven't, Just try it. 1t saves soft
soap, bad words and, best of all, dirty
hands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
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deadly enough without Sodom or Co
morrah or Tophet to give it distinc-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Some Of the currycombs and brushes
used on the farms of this country are
q sight to behold. Better throw thnm
over the fence and get new ones. The
cost is slight, and you will do a great
deal better job. Think how much bet
ter the horses will feel about it, too.
The proper dimensions and arrange
ment for farm Kitchen is subjecC
which will probably never be exactly
settled from the wOman's standpoint.
A few things, however. must always he
borne in mind by the lady of the
house, and the privilege of having a
place to deposit boots behind the stove,
to dry wet gloves over the dishclotl
rod. or make a fcot-warmer of the
kitchen oven cannot be denied the folks
who weather the blasts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
Need More Protein.

A station bulletin says: at is now
clearly recognized that dry feed alone.
especially where corn is the exclusive
ration, does not provide tie most salts
factory combination of nutrients for
the hog. The fact that corn is 50 gen
orally cultivated has led TO its almost
exclusive use as a fattening ration for
hogs in many localities, which is I'M
fortunate in the light Of Investigations
made in the last few years, as the re-
suits distinctly show that much better
gains would be obtained were the corn
combined with some otEer food which
would supply the needs Of the grow
ing animals to better advantage
For fattening purposes corn stands
supreme, but it Is not a complete and
perfect food for either growing or fat
tening animals and this statement ap-
plies to all classes of live stock. From
the standpoint of the hog feeder, corn
is deficient in both protein and miner
al matter. especially the latter. Since
the uniform and rapid development Of
the animal depends on the maintenance
of the skeleton or boDy framework, the
nutrition Of tie muscles and the forma-
ton Of fat, il is essential that such
foods be fed as will provide for the
needs of the body in the cheapest
form. AS other grains are rich in some
of the constituents in which corn is de-
ficient. it appears that combination
of them will prove effective, and such
is shown to be the case by the results
presented.
TIE common practice of feeding corn
alone to hogs would be corrected, were
some well known truths more general
IL recognized. For instance, it is stat
ed ON competent authority that the ash
Of corn is entirely indigestible by swine.
Moreover, the Withholding of mineral
matter from the hog not only impairs
the skeleton. but the whole nutritive
process Is disturbed as well, and the
growth Of the animal Is seriously re-
tarded II our results are to be relied
upon TIE fact that gains two or three
times larger than those normally OBJ
tanned on corn alone follow the proper
adjustment Of the ration Is matter
of such far-reaching and economic con-
Germ to hog raisers as to command their
most respectful and earnest considers
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
A Girls Dress

A Girls Dress.
Girls of 16 or Whereabouts can wear
almost any color. A suitable gown for