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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
A GOOD INDIAN.


Not long ago there died on the Sho-
shone Indian Reservation in Wyoming
Chief Washable of the Shoshone tribe
This old chief, says writer IN the
Sunday Associated Magazines, never
wronged the whites or any OF his own
people Yet all the Indians feared him.
Single handed, Washable could pilot
any number Of whites through any hos
tile country. He it was who piloted
General Fremont across the country
when he went to make way for the
advance of civilization beyond the
Rockies.
Washable was a wonderful man IL
many ways. He never broke his WORD.
Once when one Of bis sons led band
of restless young warriors away from
the reservation to pillage among the
whites, Washable sent runner to say
that if the warriors were not back on
the reservation by sunrise the next
morning, they should never return.
They did not heed the warning, and
the old chief personally led some of his
best fighters against his son. True TO
the word of Washable, none of the
band ever returned. All were slain.
Always stern, and vowing all his life
that he would never break his word,
Washable kept his promise in this case
as he did in every other.
For his long, valuable services to the
whites in the troublous days of the
early frontier, President Grant once
sent beautiful black pony, fine sad
die and a silver mounted bride by spe-
cial messenger to the chief.
When the messenger arrived at the
agency building, the sun had just set
Washable was standing at a window,
looking on the gold and purple which
flooded the snow-caps Of the mountains
with color.
Post-Trader Moore soon found the
Indian, and told him to look at the
pony, with its fine saddle and bride.
The pony stood just beneath, where ii
could be seen to good advantage.
"WeIl. Washakie," said Moore, what
have you to say to the White Father
for sending you such a beautiful pres
ent?
Washable did not speak.
The post-trader repeated the ques-
tio1; but instead Of replying, the old
chief began to drum with the finger
Of both hands on the window panes.
Thus he stood for some moments.
Moore finally walked TO where he could
see the Indians face, and was surprised
to see that Washakie was weeping.
Great tears were rolling over his
Scared cheeks, and occasionally the
great, fearless warrior sobbed, some
thing that 10 torture could have made
him do.
In due course, Washable turned
about and said slowly, 'Tell the White
Father for me that when the French
man gives thanks he has plenty tongue,
| but no heart; when Washable gives
thanks he has plenty heart, but no
tongue" A message, it may be added,
that none could understand better than
the silent great man to whom it was
sent
Good old Chief Washable fought in
one hundred and fifty-seven battles in
| aid of the whites.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Might Air.

At night in bedrooms the fresh air
is a necessity of life. 1t is folly to
rail at "night air" as if it were a mys-
FERROUS poison. AS n matter of fact.
there is no air at night but night air.
and it happens to be always far purer
than dry air, at any rate, in towns.
1t should be freely admitted without
draught. There can be no doubt that.
though impure air may be slow
poison, it is a sure one. 1t lowers the
whole tone Of the system, and lays the
unsupported foundation for numerous
and fatal diseases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Rad Tempered Wife.

A gentleman was once driving with
his wife. who did not possess the best
of telnpers, when their carriage had
some difficulty in passing a wagon in
narrow part of the road. The lady.
who was growing impatient, began to
speak rather sharply to the, carter, who
suddenly went up to the side of the car
riage and asked if he might speak to the
gentleman. The lady, whose temper
had rapidly become worse, answered for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
To Improve the Complexion.

Water will do wonders for one If
people but realized it. AS a complex
ion maker, for instance, it is great
beautifier, used both internally and ex-
ternally.
An excellent tonic effect may be had
by taking a face bath at least once a
day in cold water. Fill a basin with
the water, placing it on a stand or
chair where it can be conveniently
reached without too much STOPPING.
Drawing a long breath, dip the face
in and out of the cold water for about
two or three minutes. When it is nee
essary to breathe the mouth can be
lifted from the water. but Immediately
take another deep breath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
New Race Peril.

A new race peril is brought to notice
by Prof. Karl Pearson from his in
vestigations in England on the inheri-
lance of tuberculosis. He finds that
the first one or two children born are
more likely than others to be tuber-
culosis and to inherit defects of the
parents, and the modern tendency to
limit families to one or two children,
therefore, not only makes no allowance
for the inevitable waste of child life,
but also must increase the proportion
of weak and diseased individuals in
the community.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Idea for Rirthday Party.

This interesting scheme was carried
out by daughter in preparing for her
mothers siXtieth birthday. Previously
to the OCCASION she wrote to a number
of friends and relatives asking them to
write a reminiscent letter to reach her
on or before the day. These were put
in a basket decorated with roses, pre-
scented to her mother who read them
aloud to the guests, who were all old
friends asked in to drink tea" These
missives from afar were most enter
tanning and furnished all the amuse-
ment necessary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
To Wash Iace Ties.

Now that SO many women wear lin
gerie cravats, it is good to know how
to wash them.
Make a lather of soap and water,
then squeeze the lace through and
through the lather several times, tax
ing care not to wiring it.
Rinse in milk, when the lace on them
will become quite crisp, without being
too stiff.
If a cream tint is desired, add cold
tea to the milk till the proper shade is
obtained.
Iron on the wrong side on some thick
material.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Here is one of the new striped turn
over collars with scallOped edges In
side of each scallop is the embroidered
dot, which may be transformed into a
flower or conventional pattern. These
collars in imported makes cost as high
as $3.50. They can be bought in the
pattern, stamped on striped lawn or
linen, for 10 cents each, and any deft-
fingered girl can embroider one for her
self
In the same cut are shown two STYLES
Of lingerie ties, the elaborate jabot and
the butterfly bow. Both are made from
lawn, edged with lace, but the clever
girl will embroider and scallop hers
with floss to match her shirt. The
fourth illustration shows the new filet
collar which fits snugly behind the ear.
These collars are most effective when
made from filet or princess net, with
strips of embroidery in white, ecru or
delicate ornamental colorings to hide
where the cellulOid or bone supports
are used. This sort of collar is worn
with net, silk and even lingerie blouses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Instead of Curtain Rods.

At a bargain store, get a copper-cov-
cred wire about as thick as your little
finger, and have them cut it the width
of your windows. Also buy two screw
eyes. Put screw eye on each side Of
the sash opening, one of them so that
the wire will slip in. Run the wire
through the curtain castings and put
the ends in the eyes. Your curtains
will hang as nicely as though the fixt-
ures had cost three times 10 cents, the
actual cost of your ''rods."-The June
Delineator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Lamp Burners.

The burners of lamps which have
been for some time in use are apt to
appear furnished and blackened despite
efforts to clean them with ordinary
brass polish. The experiment should
be tried of first removing the wicks
and then rinsing the burners in hot
water, placing them in an old sauce
pan on the fire, and pouring in last of
all sufficient buttermilk to cover them.
After boiling for some time in the milk,
parent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
GOow-Bye FrOvyns.

A woman who had frowning lines
quite wiped them away by tying on a
coin at night. She covered a 5O-cent
piece with chamois, first padding the
silver with cotton. Then at eacn side
of the disk she sewed a piece of rib
bon an inch wide. After massaging
her forehead at night she tied on the
bandage so that the coin came directly
over the frown, pressing out the lines.
year Of this method cured her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
InocuIatfng the Soil.

Any farmer can try the experiment
Of inoculating the soil with necessary
bacteria for promoting the growth Of
q crop. Should the soil be unadapted
to clover it will be found Of advan-
tage to procure a few bushels Of earth
from q field upon which grew a lux
nriant crop of clover, broadcastlng the
earth over the field and seeding to
clover, the probability being that a
good stand Of clover will thus be OBJ
tanned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
odd Use for a Balloon.

It is said that an enterprising Par
isian company has discovered a meth
cd of bleaching linen by balloon. A
few hundred feet above the earth the
a atmosphere is nearly as pure over the
city as in the open country, and it is
in this higher region that the linen is
dried by the aid of a captive balloon.
The linen is attached to bamboo
frames and sent up. There are about
six ascents In day. An extra charge
Of from five to fifty centimes, or from
one to ten cents, is charged for each
article,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Relations in the Navy.

Mrs. Evans, the wife of the great
naval commander, has many naval
relatives. Three of her brothers were
in the navy, her son Frank is also in
the navy, and her two daughters stud
led for the Red Cross service. Her
great-grandfather was one Of the he
roes of the revolution, but her father
was a scholarly man, who kept a book
store in Washington and bought the
first bond issued by the government in
connection with the civil war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
For Mending China.

For mending china the white of an
egg and pulveriZed unslaked lime is a
strong cement. Dip a small brush into
the egg white, slightly beaten. and
brush the edges to be Joined. Then
quickly dust one edge with a little of
the lime and place the edges together
accurately; hold in place firmly for a
couple of minutes, then set aside to dry.
This must be done quickly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

ly tinted linens in pale blue, green and
rose color may be embroidered in black,
brown or whatever color goes well with
the linen and matches some color in the
costume. Mauve and yellow are charm
ing in linen embroidered in darker self
tones of the same color, if mauve; if
yellow, then in brown or black.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
PopuIar WraD.

This sketch shows one of the popular
little wraps for warm weather. Pom
gee was the material and cluny lace
low in the neck in the front, but the
back is higher. Weights are used in
the corners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Disk HHrrOws.

The disk harrow may be considered
as the most important tillage tool for
grain farming There is no other tool
that will conserve more moisture by
using it on stubble, after harvest, and
before blowing time than this, says
bulletin by H. NJ. Banner, Of the Color
ado Station. It may be used as Gull
tiyator for summer following. On
ground where small grains are to fol-
low such crops as beets or potatoes,
the use Of this tool will often make
blowing unnecessary.
The 16-inch disk Is Of proper size for
ordinary farm work. This size Of disk
pulls somewhat heavier than the larg-
er sizes, but pulverizes enough better
to justify its use. The 16-inch disk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
mbroidery in CoIors.

Of the fine null and linen waists to
be worn with the more dressy rajah
and mohair. tailored coats and skirts.
embroidery in colors matching the
gown costume may be used or a color
carrying out the color used in some de-
tail of the gowns trimming. Delicate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
No Study Needed Here.

Singleton-I am feeling miserable,
doctor. 1 can't get my mind on my
business, my appetite is gone and
can't sleep. What would you advise
me to do?
DR.. Wise-Marry the girl. Two dol
lars, please.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

A young lady Of New York has
bought a farm on Long Island and is
planning to raise humming birds for
the market. She says they make good
pets and are easy to raise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
The Way tn Mans Heart.

'Its all right to talk about art, but
give US the woman who can take a peck
of apples, some flour and rolling pin
and make a bunch Of pies that put
man in love with even his next door
neighbour" says the Los Angeles Ex-
press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

A number OF prominent farmers IL,
Douglas County, S. D., have organized
Il Farmers Telephone Company and
will build lines in that part Of the
State. The company is capitalized at
$4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Give the cows that are rather thin in
flesh a little better care than the rest.
Don't neglect the other cows; just bear
on a little harder with the ones that
are not doing well. That's all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

the husband: eyes, say whatever you
have to say" says Home Notes.
The carter touched his hat and looked
hard at the gentleman, saying very
quietly: ''Sir, do pity zee from the
bottom of my heart, I've got just such
another brute at home myself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Smart Little FrOcE.

The drawing shows very smart lit
tie frock. which will serve as an ex-
cellent model for various materials.
The original gown was of pale violet
linen. with buttons of the same, en-
broidered in white and braid loops
Stimulating buttonholes, on each side of
the yoke. The under-bodice or guimpe
was of washable ring-dot tulle. tucked
and inserted with narrow Cluny bead
ing. The skirt was short and on the
plain gored model
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

If the farmer pays too much atten-
ton to the glib-tongued agent he is
liable to buy more machinery than will
have standing room on his farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

The animal that has a full. bright
eye Is apt to be healthy. And moist
nose Is another indication Of health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

II your neighbor carries a perpetual
crouch all the more reason why you
should throw yours away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
SSSSSSSSSS

Don't borrow too much. 1t is more
satisfaction both to yourself and your
neighbors to have tools of your own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Tom-She's the apple OF my eye.
Jack-She must be peach.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

L ue influence OF European agriculture
on the welface Of American farmers is
strikilgly illustrated in a bulletin re-
Gently issued by the Department OF Ag-
riculture on the cereal production Of
Europe, by a special European agent Of
the bureau of statistics, giving complete
official statistics, as far as they have
been published, Of the acreage, produc-
ton and average yield of the various
grains In each country of Europe for
the last twenty-five years.
1t appears that wheat and corn are
the two grains that Europe imports
largely from abroad. European produc-
ton Of rye, barley and oats Is practic-
ally sufficient for national require
ments. The growing dependence of for
eign countries for much Of it's grain
supply is illustrated by the fact that
during the last twenty years Europe
has increased its average purchase Of
wheat more than 1OO,0OO,OO0 bushels,
or about 80 per cent, and has doubled
it's annual purchases of corn. 1t Is
only in Northwestern Europe that the
dependence on foreign agriculture Is
increasing The wheat production OF
those countries has remained practical
ly unchanged during the last twenty
years, while their requirements have
been steadily increasing, so that they
now require from foreign sources 1907
100000 bushels year more than they
did twenty years ago. 1t appears that
the average yield per acre Is the high
est in those countries where wheat Gull
ture is least generally practiced, and
where the acreage under that grain
shows the smallest increase. The ex-
tension of the wheat area, on the con-
trary, is the most marked where the
yield Is lowest.
A high average yield, such as Is OBJ
tanned in Northwestern Europe-about
twice as high as the best average yield
recorded in this cOuntry-presupposes
the use Of valuable land, justifying a
large outlay in labor and fertilizers, as
well as an abundant supply "of good,
but cheap, labor. These conditions Of
intensive culture, however, are much
more favorable to the growth Of corps
other than grain, which give the great
est profit when raised On large scale
on new and comparatively cheap land.
1t appears that the average crop il
Germany is worth about $40, and from
an acre of sugar beets $50, while wheat
yields only $50 and rye S21 per acre.
In France the value Of hops reaches
s153, tobacco 500 and sugar beets SAT,
against only S21 per acre for wheat.
In the Netherlands the gross return
per acre Of wheat, S26, is far over
Swallowed by returns from tobacco,
S213; potatoes, S74 sugar beets, $50.
Wheat bread Is increasing il use much
faster than rye bread. For all Europe
the annual percapita consumption Of
rye twenty years ago was a trihe I'M
der 315 bushels, and 1t is now only
a trifle more than that amount Dur
ing the same twenty years the wheat
consumption increased from to more
than 41A bushels year for each in
habitant. Only Russia, Germany, the
Netherlands and Scandinavia now use
rye more largely than wheat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Just Cranky,
Choice Fruit.

Smith-Isn't he rather eccentric?
Jones-Oh, no. He's a poor man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Always give the hired man a chance
to attend the institute meetings and see
that he goes. He will be pretty sure
to hear something that will make him
a better farmer and that will be to
your advantage as well as to his.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Two hundred penny-in-the-slot ma
chimes which supply newspapers are
now in use in Berlin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

The average farmer, constituted as
most Of them are, will have better sue
cess if he devotes his energies to the
raising Of either a strictly beef or
dairy breed Of cattle rather than to
what is generally understood as a dual
purpose breed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09


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nose is another indication of health
II the FARMER pays too much atten-
tlon 10 the gllo-tongued agent he is
Ilaole 10 ouy more machinery than will
A young lady or New York has
bought a farm on Long Island and is
planning to raise hummlns birds for
lhe market ene says hey make sood
pers ana are easy 70 raise
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A number OF prominent farmers il,
DoueIas County 8. n. have organized
Il Farmers TeleDbone COMPANY and
will huild lines in that mart of the
State Tho connonv is centralized Of
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ALWAYS give the b,r.d man a chance
to attend the institute meetings and SEQ
to hear something that will make him
a better farmer and that will he TO
your advantage as we'll as to his
Inc average farmer, constituted as
most OF them are, Will have better sue
cess II he devotes his energies to the
raising or either a strictly beer or
what is generally understood &C duoI
nurnosa brood
It is better to dilute liouid manure
with water, for the reason that the wa
ter partially prevents loss of ammonia
and also because urine is too strong
for ordinary plants. An excellent mode
Of treating urine, or LIQUID manures of
any kind, is to add twice its bulk Of
water, then add d pound of kainit to
four gallons of the mixture.
If the slugs start to work on the
currant and gooseberry bushes, they
may be busted with powdered white
hellebore, or the same may be applied
as a spray, made by mixing one ounce
Of the chemical in two gallons of wa
ter. Paris green is also effective and
may be applied in the form of dust,
using one pound Of the poison to TWEEN
ty pounds of -four. If the dust spray
is used, 1t is best to apply it when the
dew is on the leaves
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

To prepare onion seed for planting,
pour it into a small vessel containing
luke-warm water. Do not reverse it
and pour water over the seed. Let
stand ten or twelve hours in warm
place. 1t will do no harm if the seed
bursts open. The seed can be dried by
sprinkling fine ashes over them, and
will then be ready to SOW. If the
ground is properly prepared, the onion
will have no trouble in getting ahead
Of the weeds and grass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

If the slugs start to work on the
currant and gooseberry bushes, they
may be busted with powdered white
hellebore, or the same may be applied
as a spray, made by mixing one ounce
Of the chemical in two gallons of wa
ter. Paris green is also effective and
may be applied in the form of dust,
using one pound Of the poison to TWEEN
ty pounds Of -four. If the dust spray
is used, it is best to apply it when the
dew is on the leaves.