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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
WiSdom's Whispers.

The use of fiattery comes in handy
to boost a desperate cause
Good luck may come in such shane
as TO be anything but a satisfaction
I've all feel that nat1re made many
more mistakes in others than she did
in US.
Good temper has the advantage OF
always carrying with it a pleasure &c
someone.
One of the really rare taings is a
love letter that will command public
praise.
Marriage in D;dd}e life has the ia
vor of affection sud the beauty OF
constancy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
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room in the house for a guest and hun
dreds of trains may come in during the
day. yet the writer never states what
train to meet, and the annoyance of
preparing meals and the like makes
guest OF this kind anything but well
come. Some women swoop down upon
a hostess. never sending word, but an
excuse is made that she wished 10 sur
prise them. She does. 4 woman is a
hospitable creature, and entertaining is
one of her delights, but she does not
want it compulsory affair and she
wants time to prepare for ii. When you
desire to visit a friend write her rela-
tive to your desire, wait for her reply,
prepare for the appointed day and go
on the train You tell her to meet, or
telegraph any change. A woman who
has no consideration for her hostess is
not deserving of a very cordial well
come
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
TOads and Squash Bugs.

Many people believe that the toad
will eat that humble creature, the
squash bug. Prof. Weed of New Hamp
shire, has found that the odor given off
this bug will actually kill the toad if
confined in a small space. The pungent
fumes threw the toad into sort of a
stupor, similar to the effect produced
by chlOroform. When very hungry the
toad will eat a few of the bugs, but
evidently does not relish the diet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
When Making N Visit.

When you contemplate visit try to
make it a point to arrive at your des-
tination during the daytime. 1t is
often difficult TO locate a place at night
and is embarrassing to the hostess and
guest. Many women could confess to
their geat annoyance ar receiving a
card stating that a guest would arrive
that day and please meet me at the
train" Possibly there is not a vacant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

1t is in the ascendant
1t comes in multiple shades.
The golden taus are seen in every
variety of shoe.
Pumps, ties, sandals, bathing slip
pers and boots all acknowledge tan's
supremacy.
Pale tans and ochre tints are popu-
lar i'll suede shoes trimmed with buck
les.
In kid and canvas are found most de-
lectable shades of champagne.
In fact. the tan shoe, in its infect
ions. is worn almost to the exclusion Of
all others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Return of the PoIOnaise.

Many of the tunic princess gowns
have more than suggestion of the old
polonaise. One sees the effect not only
in handsome afternoon costumes, but
also in evening gowns. The tunic what
ever its shape, lends itself admirably
to the embroideries, braidi1gs and Dor
der trimmings, all of which are so much
used now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Tennessee's Stingiest Man.

Gallatin claims to have the stingiest
man in Tennessee, if not in the world,
and a premium is offered for his su-
perior in closefistedness. He got mar
ried to a home girl to save expenses.
They walked around the square for a
bridal tour. He bought her nickefs
worth of stick candy for a wedding
present and then suggested that they
save the caLdy for the children.-Dan-
vile Advocate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
come.

A good way to hang skirt for ones
self is to sew up seams, press nicely.
haste tucks or plaits in place, put on
band, then fold skirt in half and lay
on table and take a finished skirt which
hangs correctly and lay over same, put
ting a basting or row of pins around
bottom edge to show where to turn up
new skirt, an easy and satisfactory
way To put in sleeve correctly, fold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Most Travelled Woman.

Miss Celeste J. Miller of Chicago is
probably the most Travelled woman in
the world. For twenty-seven years she
has been ION the wing continuously,
and here is partial record of her
most remarkable travel achievements
Five times has she circled the globe
completely, in addition to almost in
Vulnerable briefer European AID Asiatie
journeys that would seem long to a
less Travelled person. She has visited
every known country and capital in
the world, with practically every group
OF islands, however remote, and this,
whenever possible, before the ordinary
tourist route" has been worked out.
The first woman to traverse South
America alone, she crossed the Andes
twice on this trip, covered the entire
region, and made original discoveries
and explorations. The first woman to
go over the Trans Siberian Railway, she
Travelled 500 miles in Manchuria in a
mule palanquin, sleeping in Chinese
hotels, visiting the great Chinese wall,
etc. Her first visit to Palestine and
Syria was distinguished by a 5OO-mile
ride on an Arab horse. During this
journey she had no tent, passing her
nights in native huts, with sheep herd
ers and so on. In Morocco she Travelled
800 miles-on muleback In Central
America, Newfoundland, ETC., she lived
with and studied all manner of queer
people such as the Cheli Indians, NJ
bian negroes and Eskimos, it being one
of her unbreakable travel rules" to
hobnob with the different races met,
and to stay in each country long
enough really to learn something of its
ways and inhabitants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Care of the Ice Box.

Do not let the iceman drop the ice
into the box of the refrigerator. If it
is porcelain lined it may mean the pur-
chase of Il new one.
Utilize the water that drips from the
drain into a pan below to cool canta
loupeS and watermelons.
If the ice is melting rapidly, wrap il
in newspaper. If the paper is put
around the lump that comes in the
morning it will reduce the ice bill.
Always keep the door into the ice
compartment tightly closed to prevent
rapid melting.
Never set hot dishes directly on the
ice; above all, do not put meats or poul.
try on it without plate underneath.
If you do not use artificial ice, find
out where the dealer gets it. or you
may be drinking typhoid all summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

lays the principle for corresponding
laws in other States. 1t emphasizes
the power of the commonwealth to leg
islate for the common welfare, and
places the mothers of the race in a sa-
cred position above the sordid interests
of business and property.-Youth's
COInpaniOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
per acre and seldom less than half

per acre and seldom less than half
busliel.
II your land is not rich in humus use
a small amount of nitrate of soda as a
starter for the beans. Apply at the rate
OF serenty-five pounds per acre after
the beans are up. Put it on when the
leaves are dry. 1t is very soluble, and
will sink into the soil in a surprisingly
short time. Then an application of 16
per cent acid phosphate with fifty
pounds of muriate of potash per acre
viii give you a complete fertilizer that
should be very satisfactory Bone
meal would not be so good for crop
such as soy beans, as the plant food
elements are not readily available.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Women Succeed as Gardeners.

The women gardeners of England
are doing great work in their coun-
try in extending the knowledge of
scientific methods Of cultivating the
soil
For the most part they are young
women of good social position, who
have taken up with their vocation be-
cause it is more attractive to them
than other callings that are open to
the English woman, and because, also,
it is fairly remuneratiye, whether they
work for others or operate on their
own account.
Many of them are employed on large
estates. where they hold the import
ant and responsible posts of head
gardeners; others are specialists, hav-
ing charge of certain branches of the
agricultural work which their en-
ployers carry on. A great many of
the women, however, are in business
for themselves, operating on lands
which they own or control under lease.
But whether these women gardeners
work for others or on their own ac-
count, they are able to apply to their
operations the scientific methods with
which they have become acquainted in
some one of the schools and colleges
of England which undertake to pre-
pare women for the proper discharge
of the duties of farmer and gardener.
All over England they are showing by
their works how to attain the best re-
suits from farming and gardening, and
how to till the land economically and
DrOfitably.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Remedy for Hfccou-hs

A severe case of hiccoughs is dan
gerous, though it is stated upon ex-
cellent authority that there is a pleas
ant remedy that is almost instantaneous
in giving relief. that of giving the ma
tient ice cream 1t has been proven sue
cessful numerous times in very severe
cases, too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Bleach for the Face.

An excellent bleach is made of the
following: Expressed juice of cucum
bers, y pint; deodorized alcohol IL
ounces; sweet almond oil, 80 ounces
shaving cream, l dram; blanched al
monds. IA drains.
This is a suave lotion. very whiten
ing. softening and cleansing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
House Drains.

If cellars or drains under the house
are in bad order the heat OF the rooms
above dra~s the impure air upward.
The air of the whole house is thus az
fected by the foul air ascending.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

lin. She is the first
woman to occupy
such a position
and all Ireland is
proud of her. Miss
Richmond first en-
tered the postof-
fee service and be-
came an expert in
telegraph and pos
tai work. Later
she studied gas
manufacture and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

A feminine writer says almost any
one of the bill-payins sex will do for Il
husband. but in a friend and confident
dozen of. the very scarcest qualities
are required
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
To Save GaS.

A magazine contributor saves gas
when ironing by placing a pan over the
irons to conserve the heat. Get a pan
large enough TO cover the irons used.
and make a hole in the middle of the
bottom and insert wooden knob, TO be
found in hardware stores.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
MId-Sum mer Hat.

A genuine summer hat, appropriate
for garden fetes, etc, is suggested in
accompanying model. It is white Nea-
politan of the large willowy type, SIM
ply but artistically trimmed with beau
tiful large la France roses and foil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Keep the ewes on grass till November
and then confne them in clean sheds
and feed oats, bran and oilmeal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Trying TO run a farm without man
ure is like trying to run an automobile
without gasoline
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Stop worrying over the troubles Of
yesterday and get ready to overcome
those of tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The word develop is often misused
for the word fatten. This is a mis-
take. In order to develop a pig he
must have suitable food to keep. up a
good growth of bone and muscle and
regular exercise to give him strength
and vigOr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

When the lambs are weaned place
them in pasture so far from the ewes
that they cannot hear each others
cries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The grass grown pigs are the ones
thar make the best breeding animals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Sheep quickly find weak spots in q
fence. See that there are no weak
spots.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Young hogs should be sprayed and
dipped freely to keep them free from
parasites and skin diseases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Some farmers who think they cannot
run the place without a hired man
would yell murder if their wives asked
them to get them a hired girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

wall bred sire will often add two
or three pounds in weight Of flesh or
fleece over poor one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
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Good second growth clover is a great
feed for lambs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
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GOSSIP

Arrangements for Fastening the dis
bursement of about S750,OOo0OO are
oelng made by those officials of the
government having control over con-
tracts for supplies. The object is TO
assist in the restoration of normal
business conditions. The government is
one OF the largest buyers in all markets.
Before he went to Oyster Bay Presi-
dent Roosevelt told the heads of de-
partments to see to it that there was
no delay in making the annual con-
tracts for supplies. Bids by the hun
dreds are opened every day. In some
of the departments, notably the Treas
ury, vacation leaves of absence during
July and August have been cut to the
minimum. The clerks have been needed
il the work of writing specifications
and opening bids. The greatest speed in
the making of contracts is being
shown in the office of the super
yising architect of the treasury.
specifications for new buildings are
drawn and contracts made for the cree
ton of the structures authorized by
congress. More than two hundred
buildings were authorized at the last
session. In addition authority was
given for the acquisition of about one
hundred sites. James Knox Taylor,
the supervising architect. lost no time
In getting his preliminaries out of the
way, so now he Is ready to award con-
tracts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Rain and mud do sheep a great deal
of harm. In summer have an open
shed for shelter which they can reach
quickly in case of storm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Never put sheep into field in
closed with barbed wire. Another
thing: Never use barbed wire for any
kind of a fence
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The sheep feeding business got a
hard jolt last winter, but it is rapidly
recovering. Stick to a small flock.
They will pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

A self chalking chalk line is the
latest addition to the carpenters kit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

If we all stopped for moments
sound thinking before starting out on
a new enterprise 1t would save some
of US the trouble of retracing our
steps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

If sheep have a big tree or other
they will do better in summer time
than if compelled to stand in tight
sheds on low ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Under the provisions of resolution
adopted recently by the Senate,' Secre-
tary Straus has arranged for thor
ough investigation of the operations OF
the telegraph companies of the country.
The inquiry will extend into the re-
ceipts and expenditures Of the compan-
les, the wages they pay, the conditions
of their employees, the hours of labor,
and other matters pertaining to the
operation of the companies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The boys may not say much when
they are forced to work sixteen hours
day without a share in the profits, but
they suddenly run off to the city. 1t
shows they have been doing some
strong thinking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Before a conference of nearly 100
naval officers in the War College at
Newport, r. l., President Roosevelt
made strong appeal for hard-hit-
ting navy, and limited broadly that our
restriction of immigration might stir
Japan to strife, while at the same time
defending our right to say what peo-
pies shall come here. He spoke only
as layman and said he was really ad-
dressing the country. To advocate
navy for coast defense only was "to
invite attack" Diplomacy was of value
only when resting on the substantial
basis of potential force" When this
nation does have to go to war, he add
ed, such war will only be excusable il
the nation intends to hammer its oppo-
nents until that opponent quits fight
ing" He referred to the criticism of
the New York papers of the Pacific
cruise of the fleet, on the ground that
1t would leave the city unprotected, and
added that he would not discuss how
far that protest was connected with OPP
position with the reform policy of the
administration. But he would say that
i'll time of war the fleet should be foot
loose to strike the enemy and the for
tifications should be relied on to defend
the city. After the speech the Presi-
dent took part in the secret conference,
in which for the first time officers Of
all GRADES wprn invited tO iOin in the
discussion of the plans for Forthcoming
battleships. On the way to Newport
the yacht Mayfower, on which the
presidential party sailed, had a narrow
escape from disaster in collision with
a lumber barge, the latter sinking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Roup is caused by cold. When the
eyes begin to swell and look infamed
mix a little quinine with the feed and
also spray the throat and nostrils with
burnt alum dissolved in camphorated
oil
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Accompanied by his private secre-
tary and confidential stenographer,
Secretary of the Interior Garfield has
gone to Oregon to investigate the re-
clamation work in progress along the
klamath river. He will also make al
examination of various reservations OF
the Northwestern states.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13
Head of Great Gas Works.

girl, has been appointed manager of
the great Magherafelt gas works. Dub
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

President Roosevelt, in a letter to
the widow of the late eX-President
Cleveland, announced that he had
caused the San Jacinto forest III Cali
fornia to be named the cleveland Ma
tional Forest in recognition of the
great service rendered to the forest in
terets of the country by President
Cleveland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

In her trial trip off the Maine coast,
the new scout cruiser Salem beat the
record Of her sister ship. the Chester,
by steaming a mile at the rate Of 26.-
$50 knots an hour, and averaging 25.91
knots an hour for five miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

Indignation has been raised among
Grand Army veterans here as the re-
suit of the. announcement that Capt.
Newton NJ Brooks, superintendent Of
the foreign mails of the postofiice de-
partment, is to be transferred to a sub
ordinate position with Basil Miles Of
Pennsylvania, third secretary of en-
bassy at Berlin, as his successor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

For the second time the Seventy-6rst
coast artillery company stationed at
Washington, d. c., has scored 100 per
cent in target practice. 4 series of six
shots fired with the 1O-inch gun in
about five minutes, ut a target 50s30
feet, at a distance of 5,942 miles an
hour. All six shots hit the target.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The Postmaster General reports
deficit for the first quarter of the year
amounting u $2,634,437.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

In a statement to the press on the
reported SeO,OOO,OO0 deficit, Secretary
Cortelyou says that the deficit is only
apparent and due to our antiquated
system of bookkeeping, system which
he now proposes to reform. He holds
that. considering the ordinary receipts
of the government, there is in reality
a surplus" By the present books, the
proceeds of bonds sold are not counted
in the receipts, while the money paid
out for the purposes for which the
bonds are issued is included in the ex-
penditures.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-13

The amount of cash now in the treas
ury vaults and available to meet expen-
dit-lres is about s7O,0OOOO0. In addi-
ton to this there is On deposit with Ma
tional banks about 53,s44,0OO which
is at all times subject to call by the
Secretary. Call for s50,0OO,O0o OF this
sum has been sent out to the banks.
80
When Secretary Of War Wright left
Washington to go to inspect the regu-
lars and militia in Camp Taft, near
Chattanooga, the last member OF the
cabinet was out Of the city.