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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
ALWAYS FOR BETTERMENT.
Economic Interests of the County
Safe in Renuhlican Hands

safe in Republican Hands.
Ever since the day the Republican
party became the ruling power in poll
ties In America it has stood for revis-
ion Of the Tariff when required and
betterment of the condition of the la
Dorlng classes. 1t has likewise stood
for advanced ideas and supported ad-
yanced principles that have brought to
the nation at large the progress and
prosperity that have added to the
wealth and contributed to the happi-
ness of all classes
The platform adopted at Chicago and
the candidates for President and Vice
president will give a united pledge to
make such revision of the Tariff dur
ing the next four years as is demanded
by the business interests of the United
States to insure continued prosperity.
But the howIers for "Free-Trade"
might as well be given TO understand
right now that the Republican party
will not grant an open DOOR for gen
eral Tariff revision or the indiScrimin-
ate removal of duties from foreign
made goods that are brought into COM
petition with American-made products.
No good can come from constant
tlnkering with the Tariff. The Demo
cratic party has learned this to its sor-
row. If a revision of the Tariff is
necessary the country at large will
prefer to entrust the work to a Repub-
lican Congress rather than to a Demo
cratic law-making body. The manu-
facturers and the laboring classes of
the country have not yet forgotten the
disastrous results that followed Tariff
tinkering during Grover Cleveland's ad-
ministra ton.
William II. Taft and other Republi-
can leaders have pledged themselves to
make such revision of the Tariff as is
demanded by the business interests o.
the country at large. But they have
not and neither will they pledge the
Republican party to make sweeping
changes in the Tariff lists. The coun-
try does not demand it. On the con-
trary, conditions are, generally speak
ing, satisfactory to the manufacturer
and the iaboring classes, so far as the
Tariff is concerned, and there is no de-
mand save among politicians who are
eager to ride into office on such an is
sue, for radical changes.
If changes are required in the Tariff,
friends of American business interests
will bring about improved conditions
through wise and wholesome legislation
by a Republican Congress that will be
elected next November. The cardinal
principle of Protection to American in
dustries and American labor will not
be slaughtered by the hands of its
friends, and it's enemies Bryanism and
the Democratic party-win not be
strong enough to intict any damage
Grafton CIV. Va.) Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

topics of national interest, and in many
instances she might give her opinion
of questions with which, through study
and contact, she has become familiar
Are you a clubwomanw
'Yes, just as Mr.. Taft is a clubman
We are both honorary members of sew
eral clubs, but we are seldom at any
clubs. 1t is not because do not believe
in clubs 1 do believe in them, but
have my social and home affairs to at
tend to and don't particularly feel the
need of club life"
do you believe in business life
for a woman?"
Not if woman wants to have hap
piness and fulfill her greatest useful
ness in this world. A happy marriage
is the most complete and useful life for
any woman. To be the mother of sweet
healthy children is a heritage that is
greater than being-than being"
Eyes, than being the mistress of the
White House, she said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

the count came and 1 was so much bet
ter l couldn't disappOint him, as he is
here in New York for only one even
ing. But pardon me-let me present
Mr.. Strong-Count de Migny." And
then her eyes wandered haughtily to
Mary.
And let me introduce the Duchess
of Kilkenny-Miss Hastings and Count
de Mingy," said Strong gravely, though
smiling inwafdly. The counts French
manners brought forth a low bow,
while Gladys scarcely nodded.
And wasn't that the girl?" asked
the mystified Mary when they were in
the carriage.
Yes" Strong replied, but he was 81
lent for long time.
she was so uppish to me-" Mary
finally ventured, while Miss Miller
treated me as If 1 was a real lady"
And you are, Mary; a thousand
, times the lady that some one thinks
she is" he said seriously.
But why did you call me duchess 2"
THAT was a little joke on the bo-
gus count" he replied, his face relax
ing. THAT will make both of them
think a bit. But here we are at your
home. And you say your father is too
i'll to work, and you support the fam
lily? Well, you are a noble girl, and
1 don't half appreciate the way you
look after me and my apartments" he
said, as he assisted her from the car
riage and slipped a $50 bill into her
hand
Thanks, Mr.. Howard" she said
gratefully, thinking it was her monthly
tip of So. This will help father a lot.
Mr.. Howard, you've given me the best
time | ever had. /"
''Tut, tut, Mary. It's been a selfish
pleasure with me, l fear. l took you
as an experiment and lucky one it's
proven. You have helped me open my
eyes to the true woman-the woman
of my heart, 1 can never forget that.
Good night"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Tried the Effect of a Title,

Among the neighbors who annoyed
Carlyle none perhaps gave him so
much trouble as the boys who played
about near his house. They made no
secret of their dislike of the philoso-
pher and stood in dread of his stick
when he went abroad. James Waylen,
who Gid great part of the research
for the Cromwell" and who was at
Carlyle's house almost daily, was one
morning standing on the doorstep of
the house in Cheyne row waiting to
be let in when one of these young
urchins came up to him in a deferen-
tial manner, and, touching his cap,
said: please, sir, would you ask Lord
Carlyle. to give me my top? It's tum-
bled down his airey." During the morn
ing Carlyle and Waylen chuckled to-
gether over the conciliatory title which
the lad had created for his enemy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
LaCe Curf9fu.

Lace curtains must on no account be
ironed. In the country they may be
stretched on the grass, pinning out
every point; in the town a sheet spread
on the carpet will be found more suit
able.
Dwellers in flats who find it difficult
to dry such large articles, will be glad
to know that if the curtains are hung
up wet at an open window over night
they will be dry next morning and
hang more gracefully than if dried in
the usual way. Take them down next
morning, fold lengthwise and pass
through the mangle.
Feathers may be washed by placing
them in linen bags. Dip and squeeze
these in soapsuds, rinse in clean water
and dry in sleeves in an empty room,
turning the feathers frequently to pre-
vent them sticking together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

tlewood, departing. Strong was be
tween two fires, and knowing it, re
scented all the more these insinuations.
Which disturbed him more, the thought
of CaStleWood S recentmarked attention
to Elizabeth or the arrival of the
count? He could not determine.
At first Mary was i'll at ease that
night with Strong, the luxurious car
riage, his evening dress and polished
manners being strange to her, but his
geniality soon put her at ease. On the
way he stopped at a florists.
These violets are for you, Mary,
and the roses for another nice young
lady who is ILL.," he explained.
Thanks, Mr.. Howard, and it's the
lady with the beautiful eyes that is
sick? oh, l am so sorry" she ex-
claimed
Eyes, she has beautiful eyes, Mary,
but where did you see herr"
AT the tea you gave in your apart
ments last year. She thinks everything
of you, Mr.. Howard. 1 could see that
plain, and if she grows up to be as
fine looking as her mother, why, you'll
-you'll-"
"But"her mother was not there" he
said. coming to her rescue.
"Oh, yes, she kept saying Elizabeth
this and Elizabeth that. She -"
But I am not talking about Eliza
beth. These flowers are for Miss Hast
ings, the girl with the heavy auburn
hair" replied Strong amused.
"Oh, remember her, she said dis
approximately. Il am so sorry. |
thought it was-I meant-oh. l don't
know what l mean. I'm an old goose,
Mr.. Howard" she finally exclaimed,
much distressed.
They were now at the Hastings
where Strong has ordered the coach
man to stop.
How is Miss Hastings?" Strong IN.
CURED at the door.
"Why-why-oh rhe's better" re-
piled the well-drilled man, recovering
himself. Strong left the flowers and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
returned to the carriage with strange

returned to the carriage with strange
misgivings.
Strong did not heed the many Won
dering glances his friends cast in his
direction that night, for he was doing
his best to make it red-letter occa-
sion for Mary. Moreover, he was hav-
| ing heart-to-heart talk with himself,
| in which two young women prominent
| ~ figured. What Mary said and what
Mary did in a situation new to her is
another story, but when it was over
she sighed as if waking from a beau
tiful dream.
Hello, Strong, got here after all, 1
see," came to his ears as they were en-
tering the foyer. Turning, he saw
| Castlewood and Elizabeth Miller.
How are you, Elizabeth" he in
quired. Miss Miller, let me present
Miss McGinnis; and Mr.. Castlewood-
Miss McGinnis." Castlewood, gazing
| in wonder, forgot to bow, but Eliza
| beth greeted Mary cordially. 1t was a
| friend Of Strong's. That was suffi-
cient for her. Soon, they passed on.
"Oh, Mr.. Howard. That's the girl
with the beautiful eyes," exclaimed
Mary. Amt she handsome, though
And you don't care-you-'
q have not said 1 did not care,
Mary" he said simply, but earnestly.
AN, oh, Mr.. Howard, there is the
girl with the auburn hair, tool" she
1 r = =, h. -I,@
the sick one"
GLADYS Hastings" involuntarily
came to his lips, as he followed Mary's
gaze. In a moment, he was opposite
her and their eyes met.
ooh, Howard-I-I thought we-I
thought you were going to the opera"
she exclaimed In confusion. you see,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
His Social Experiment

well, that spoils the evening fol
me-" observed Strong, gloomily finger
Ing q note which said that the grip
would prevent a certain young lady
from attending the opera that night
Sorry Gladys is slck-no, confound ii
If l am! These eleventh hour excuses
are getting too frequent. l won't stand
for 1t. ! wonder If Elizabeth Miller
will co." he unused, continuing his
dressing. mo, I'll stay at home to-
night. What right has girl to make
a fellow miserable, anyhow? leone
tn"
And here's your mendin', Mr.. How
ard" said the young woman who en-
tered. She addressed him according to
a custom In his family before the
death Of his parents had given him
into an apartment house, where he had
found a position for the faithful ser.
want
Thank you, Mary" said Strong
without pausing in his wrestling bout
with collar button. MARY. l have
a couple of extra tickets for the thea.
ter tonight. Can't you get Pat to take
you?"
ITS always Pat you're teazin' me
about, Mr.. Howard, and there amt q
Pat-not for me. I amt pretty enough
and then I'm So. Sure, it's many q
year since I've seen theater. AL
our money goes to the doctor. I'd have
to go alone"
mo, Mary; you must not be neg
lected in that fashion" he said, turning
abruptly from the mirror. Let me
be Pat tonight
"Oh. Mr. Howard, 1 Couldn't
wouldn't-no, sir. Oh, Mr.. Howard
it's jokin' you are, after ALL she ex
claimed, as smile spread over his
face
No, Mary, l never was more serious
In my life. l am going to give you
Mary McGinnis, the best time of your
life. Put on your best bonnet and be
ready by a quarter to s. You live
ATT"
ION Third avenue. 2736, back, three
flights up But, Mr. Howard"
mo excuses, Mary. Now goodbye
or We'll both be late"
Throughout dinner at the club that
night Strong's face repeatedly relaxed
at the oddly of the experiment Its
unconventionality did not worry him
for the wealth and social position OF
the Strongs put him beyond the sting
of criticism.
Opera tonight, Strong?" drawled
young Castlewood, whom he particu
larry disliked, dropping into vacant
seat.
No; had planned to surprise Gladys
Hastings with that new play-Man
ton's-for a change, but she's sick
However -"
We'll, you needn't waste any time
asking Elizabeth Miller" laughed Cas-
tlewood, for I'm going to take he1
myself"
ooh, don't worry" replied Strong
nettled.
NO offense, old man; knew you
were inclined in that direction, though
between two fires at present. But, by
the way" he added, aiming o partins
thrust, Il hear that Count de Migny
arrived here to-day, en- route for Sar
Francisco. Guess you've heard Gladly.
speak Of him. Keep your eye on him
He's a clever chap"
Smooth might better describe him
I know absolutely that he's bogus" re
piled Strong.
"oh, have your way" drawled Cas-
~ ~-s.-- .-.iS-s =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
An Insect Party.

1t was a novel little dance that was
given by clever girl in Jersey, and
it was known as an insect Party
The costumes were all intended to imi-
tate the appearance of some insect, and
the result was fairy-like illusion of
gauze wings, of trembling antenna, Of
green's and browns that contributed a
lasting impression of a scene from
Midsummer Nights Dream"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Irons Easier,

To lessen materially the difficulty of
ironing shirt-waist sleeves, open the
sleeve from shoulder to wrist after
joining the under-arm seam, hem the
lace and join the sleeve again with
buttonhoes and tiny fiat pearl buttons.
The result is not only practical, enab-
ling one to iron a shirt-waist in about
half the time it usually takes, but ex-
tremely nretty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
LOVES THREADS OF GOLD.

In the night she told a story,
In the night and all night through,
While the moon was in her glory,
And the branches dropped with dew.
Twas my life she told, and round it
Rose the years as from a deep;
In the worlds great heart she found 1t
Graded like child asleep.
In the night l saw her weaving
BY the misty moonbeam cold,
All the weft her shuttle cleaving
With a sacred thread of gold.
All! she wept me tears of sorrow,
Lulling tears so mystic sweet;
Then she wove my last tomorrow,
And her web lay at my feet.
Of my life she made the story;
| must weep-so soon twas told!
But your name did lend it glory,
And your love it's thread of gold!
Jean Ingelow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

With the exception of Theodore Roosevelt, there
is in the United States whose face and person
alty familiar to people than are those of Will
liam J. Bryan The marvellous whirlwind campaigns
which he conducted after receiving two occasions
the Democratic nomination for the presidency together
with his many ecturing tours and his writings have
made him known throughout the length and breadth of
the republic poor and but little known outside
his State he sprang twelve years into the lime
light Of publicity when he made his famous free silver
speech in the Democratic national conventional speech
which made him the presidential nominee of his party
Since that time he has proved himself marvel of tire
lessness stump and lecture platform. He has visited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
How Workers Are Aided.

How workers Are Aided.
The Department of Commerce and
Labor is doing a service for the cause
of labor which was not contemplated
at the time the department was es-
tablished, although that is only five
years ago. Secretary Straus has
started out to find employment for
many of the idle workers, and at the
same time to aid the employers who
want workers and who do lot know
where to look for them. He has just
mailed over 100000 double postal
cards to rural employers all over the
country, asking how many persons
they want, and what sort of work
they have to do. The answers which
to the great business centers of the
country, where the idle workers re
side, aid addresses will be furnished
which will doubtless enable many Of
the present idle persons to get work.
This is a large task, but the de-
partment's chief has organized the
machinery to perform it. His object is
to shift the present mass of idle per-
sons to the places which are waiting
for them. and thus will benefit worker
and employer. The immediate object
of the new departure is to furnish
workers for the harvest fields. At this
time almost every year, or a few
weeks later than this, there are loud
appeals from the wheat fields of ILL
nois, Missouri, Kansas and the other
states of the Central West for men
to aid in gathering the crops. The
closing of some of the factories in the
present business setback ought to
make workers for the harvest fields
a little more plentiful than in recent
years.
But the difficulty is to bring the
men who want work and the men
who are looking for workers together
This is easy in the large centers,
where in the most active of seasons
some idle persons can be found But
such persons are seldom met with in
The rural regions. When the farmer
needs extra help one wav in which
he expects to get it is by advertising
In the newspapers of the big towns
nearest to him. But the Department
of Agriculture has set out to sim
plify his task and that of the workers
who seek employment. 1t is to be
hoped that it will succeed. The coun-
try will watch the experiment with
much interest. Secretary Straus'
work is ''paternalism," but it is work
which the country will applaud.-St
Louis Globe-Democrat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

almost every nooA and of the United States; he
has made extended tour of the world; he has
Quoted newspaper, farm lectured and written
And all the time has retained his hold upon the adm
ration and confidence of hundreds of thousands of
For these reasons, aside from any interest felt in
themselves personally, the members of his family
of than ordinary interest to the public In the
above engraving present in the upper Mrs Bryan
who Miss Mary Elizabeth Baird until she married
the coming statesman at Perry Ill., in 1884, w. j. Bryan
Jr, and Miss Grace Bryan In the lower shown
Mr. Bryans elder daughter. Mrs. W. H Leavt wife Of
a Paris artist merit and the handsome farm
idence of the Bryans Lincoln. Neb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Why the Plan MiScarricd.

1t is little over sixty years since the
policy of industrially subjugating other
countries was adopted formally by Eng
land 1t was Il brilliant and well co.,
ceived plan for diverting a golden
stream toward England's shores to the
impoverishment of other lands 1t has
miscarried because the inhabitants of
these lands have had sufficient common
sense to keep them from walking into
the free trade trap so cleverly laid for
them.--The Irish World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
A Girls Room.

A girls room can be furnished
throughout with white furniture
white walls and white woodwork. But
the artists at work ON such lovely
rooms do not leave the room in all
white, for bright red is suggested for
cushions, carpets and ceiling borders
Then cerise is used for decorative
scheme and often lavender or various
shades of green. The last-mIltioned
color is fresh and beautiful for sum
mer room and one can easily grasp an
idea of. its comfortable appearance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

until solution is obtained. Mop over
the affected parts. Keep the perpara-
ton out of the way of ignorant per-
sons and children.
Very often when one has cold, the
eyes feel hot and are red and inflamed.
The best way to effect a cure is to
battle the eyes frequently with solu-
ton of boric acid and water. II the
eyes do not feel improved after your
cold disappears, it would be well to
consult an oculist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Walking on All Fours,

A distinguished medical man holds
that the real secret of perfect health
is to be found in walking on hands and
knees. He says that this is how we
were intended to walk, and that the
erect attitude of man is mistaken and
comparatively modern innovation. Ac-
cording to his view, a good, steady
walk of four miles in and four miles
out on hands and knees every day
would bring every muscle in the body
into full play.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Ice for SickrOom i.

When ice is broken in small pieces,
ready for use in the sickroom, it melts
rapidly. Keep a large piece in a basin
or pail and cover with several thick
nesses of newspaper and break off the
pieces as needed. They can be broken
any size desired and with little noise,
simply by sticking the point of a darn
ing needle into the ice and tapping it
with a thimble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Renewing OiIcIotb.

When oilcloth has been laid for a
few months and is beginning to lose its
shiny surface it can be renewed and
little ordinary glue in pint of water,
letting it stand on the top Of the oven
until it is dissolved. Wash the oilcloth
thoroughly and let 1t dry. Then at
go over the entire surface carefully
with a flannel dipped into the glue wa
ter Choose a dry day for doing it,
and by morning you will have a fine
gloss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
How to Hold Body Correctly.

When the body is being held cor
rectly in a standing attitude, the main
weight is on the balls of the feet, not
on the heels or the toes. The chest
and the head are held up well, though
the latter is not to be confounded with
throwing the chin out. 1 have seen
women thrust their chins forward, evil
IDENTIFY believing they were holding
their heads well. This is an error, for
holding the head correctly draws in
the chin a trihe without allowing it to
droop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
To Prevent ChilbIaius.

Take a piece of alum about the size
of a nut and melt it in enough hot wa
ter to cover the hands When the alum
has quite dissolved, soak your hands
in the liquid for a quarter of al hour
Wipe the hands dry, then rub thor
oughly with a piece Of common new
flannel kept for the purpose Wearing
loose gloves at night and as much as
you can during the day is a great pro-
lection for the s-Housekeeper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

White pique or linen is very desir-
able for child's frock, such as is
shown in the sketch, as such fabrics
are especially practical for tub frocks.
Baby Irish insertion and edge are
Irish beading edge as a finish aboRt
the neck and open sleeves. The de-
sign would also be practical for cham
brays and gingham.s or colored linens,
trimmed with embroidery.