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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
CHAPTER III.

Harold DeniSon WAS an embittered, dis
appointed man-far too clever not to see
how he had thrown the game of life
away by the turf follies and extrava-
gances of his early days; far too proud
to take reduced status in the county in
which he had been at one time a lead
ing magnate; far 700 selfish to sacrifice
an iota of that pride to enhance the pleas
ure of either his wife or his daughter.
He had married, early in life. lady of
good family in his own county. 1t had
seen better for Harold DeniSon had she
been constituted of sterner stuff. She
never crossed her husband in word or
deed.
Maude was the only child. and this
perhaps still more fostered the intense
seltishness of Mr.. Denison's disposition.
4 girl was, of course, sure to marry. He
had none of his stock to come after him;
and though he little relished the idea of
the Denisons of Glinn being blotted out
of the county Red-book, he could not be
expected TO feel much interest for boy
ish nephew he had barely seen. On one
point only did poor Mrs. Denison ever
venture to contradict her lois wishes
that was about Maude. The girl was all
in all to her mother. Maude's woman's
wit had early made her understand that
her father dealt but hard justice in that
quarter; and she was ever ready to fash
forth as her mothers champion. Other
wise she loved her father very dearly,
and was quite imbued with the family
| doctrine of self-sacrifce where he should
be concerned.
By the light of a candle, in the soli-
tude of his chamber, Granville Rose was
tasting all the sweets of dressing to catch
an early train on dark February morn
ing. He had been brought up great deal
with his cousin Maude. They had romp-
ed together as children, and been fast
cousinly friends since they had grown
| bigger. No lovemaking had ever taken
place between the pair, yet Grenville
was conscious of being very fond of that
grey-eyed damsel.
Granville enters the old dining room,
to gulp his scalding coffee, and recognize
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Managing Young Chicks.

When the chickens are to 10 weeks
old at the Maine Experiment Station
and the cockerels weigh IA to IL
pounds, the sexes are separated and the
cockerels put by themselves into va
cant brooder houses, 100 TO a house
Each house has a yard in front about
twelve feet square. The cockerels are
fed on porridge three times a lay in
V-shaped troughs, with four-inch Sides
This is made of six parts corn meal,
two parts middlings, one-half part lin
seed meal and two parts beef scrap by
weight, and mixed with tepid water;
milk would be better. They are fed all
they will eat in onehalf hour, when
the troughs are removed and cleaned
The yards are kept clean by covering
them with sand, straw or hay when
they get dirty. The birds will stand
this feeding for two or three weeks
with good appetites. When they COM
mence taking less they are dressed for
market, and usually weigh "a pounds
dressed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Wind-Broken Horses.

The taking of broken-winded horses
is an art in itself. 1t is generally accom-
plished by means of drugs, arsenic be-
ing chiefly used. The trickster pays
strict attention to such an animals diet
previous to a show. If during the trial
a horse is little short-winded the own
er will ts-u furiously upon the groom
for giving the horse too much hay,
when in all probability it has had moth
ing to eat or drink for hours The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Use Soda in Dish washing.

Washing soda can make dishwashing
easier. Sprinkle one teaspoonful in the
roasting pan, put in plenty of water,
and let boil few minutes. Even the
corners will be found to be free from
grease. Covers, frying pans, bread tins,
can be cleaned by boiling for a few min
utes in this solution. Silver, too, can
be cleaned by boiling it a minute or two
in a weak solution of washing soda.
Rinse in clean, hot water and wipe with
soft cloth or chamois.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Muffs for Indoors.

Instead of fur there is now a muff
which is to be carried at any formal
indoor function. 1t is not supposed to
give warmth or to be of any use. 1t
is merely an effective touch.
In it, as in most other muffs, there
is Il wide pocket of satin which holds
the purse, the card case and the hand
kerchief. 1t is not very large. this muff,
and it is so soft and fluffy that it goes
charmingly with a long sweeping in
door frock of some brilliant color.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

bears the imprint of absolute value ;
the collective type is indelibly marked
with the signs of relative value. 1t is
chiefly through the eyes. the mirrors
OF the soul, that a new occultist reads
the depths of our inner natures If
the eye is luminous, the mind is full
OF light if the eye is troubled, vague
or dull, the individual is somber and
shadowy. The clear. transparent and
profound eye reveals the genius of the
sower or the charmer; the hard and
inator, of the director or the van.
quisher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Rubber-sOled Shoes.

Women who are good walkers and
who do not fear the roads or pavements
in any kind of weather, have rubber
soles put on their walking shoes. This
also prevents fatigue, as rubber is light
er to walk in than the ordinary heavy
rubber sole. Rubber caps are also
They are said to prevent a constant
vibration to the spine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

On entering the stable suddenly the
head of the house found the hostler and
his own young son deeply engaged with
the broken tail Of a kite.
How is 1t, Williams" he began, Sc
verely, that l never find you at work
when | come out here?"
Il know" volunteered his son; Its
on account of those rubber heels you're
wearing now."-Youth's Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
To Omen the Pores.

To remove blackheads. and also to
soften the skin before applying cold
creams and lotions, apply a soft linen
towel wrung cut of moderately hot
water. Do not have the water hot
enough to burn the skin. Apply the
towel TO the face pressing it well down
into the curves of the eyes, nose and
mouth. Repeat several times until the
skin is pink and soft. In this condition
if will absorb much more of the oils and
lotions. greatly increasing their effect
i've properties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Hints About Tinware.

If new tinware is rubbed over with
fresh lard and thoroughly heated in an
oven before used, it will never rust
afterward, no matter how much it is
put in water. To clean stained tin
ware use borax: this brings the best
results. A discolored teapot or coffee
pot may be made to look like new by
boiling in a strong solution of borax
for a short time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
~N~N~NNN~~

Fox furs are the leaders.
Sleeves cannot grow any smaller.
All the latest coats are directOire
Millinery wings are larger than ever
Long lines characterize every gar
ment.
The big pillow muff supersedes all
others
In belts proper elastic will be the
most popular.
Not for years has parted hair been
so fashionable.
The one-piece dresses lead all others
in popularity.
The neck outline of bodices is likely
to grow higher.
Padded pipings with soutache are
leading decorations.
Only the skimpiest of petticoats are
allowed with long skirts.
Cozy little fur coats are to be ideal
wear for youngsters.
NEW ShlI dlc W0llo
bodices are highly ornate.
Green tulle is used in big bows at the
neck or some place on the hat.
There is no abatement of the rage
for taupe color and amethyst shades
The Psyche knot is now much in
vogue and looks well with the new
turban.
Fur wraps for evening wear are cut
three-cornered like the old-fashioned
shawl.
Skirts are to be no longer, but we
are likely to see a new outline on the
train.
The coats that belong to dressy suits
or those worn with elaborate gowns are
very long.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
To HING Heavy Wanhinp

To protect the corners of sheets. ia
blecloths and blankets when ready to
hang on the line after washing, double
in center. bringing ends together. then
throw ends over line, pinning securely
There will be no switched-out corners
when they are dried in this way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
KeeUiny Ferns.

II is said that ferns may be kept
fresh by giving them a Steaming of
three hours. Once every week or SO
they should be put into the bathroom.
shutting all windows and doors of the
room to keep in the steam. The bath
tub should then be filed with hot water.
1t will give out a good steam. The room
should not be cooled suddenly after
this is done.
BY treating the ferns to this bath it
is not necessary to wash and spray the
leaves. which does not give so satisfac-
tory a result
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
What She Escaned.

Said He-There goes young Sapleigh.
He took his fiancee out rowing last
summer, rocked the boat and the poor
girl was drowned
Said She-Lucky girl,
Said He-Why do you say that?
Said She-Why. she might have lived
and married the idiot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
HAZE Uniting Hall.

Many persons think that because a
hall is merely an entrance, or passage.
it may be bare and UNFINISHED. On the
other hard, the hall is the entrance to
the home. and may be considered as
Offering the hospitality of the house
If so regarded, it should be cheerful
and inviting, even though in city
houses there is little opportunity for a
display of taste and skill. At least it
is always possible to secure warm,
hoSpitable color.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
The Laced Overskfrt.

designer has brought out new
thing in the way of TUNES. 1t is cut
circular. is a triie high waisted and
instead of having box plat down the
side it is slashed open. finished with
= tvo-inch hem at the edge. and is then
laced from side to side through silk
covered eyelets. Silk or velvet ribbon
iS IISp0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
In the Early Flats.

They were examining the abodes of
the cliff jewellers.
Each of these caves has the same in
Scription," remarked student. What
do you make of it, professor?''
Il Judge" said the professor, chat
it must be the lease" Washington
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Information Wanted.

''Why do you do it," asked the mere
man, as his wife stood In front of
mirror adjusting her headgear.
''Why do | do whatT' she queried.
Wear such a big hat on top of such
a small mind,' he said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
NOT Grun.bIfnx.

Don't You find it pretty expensive to
keep up that big touring carr"
Yes. l do. But I'm not grumbling
You see, Martha agreed to give up play
ing bridge at the Fleecem's If I'd buy
the car. oh, I'm saving money, all
right. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
The Correct Time for Bathing,

The morning is the best time for a
coId-water bath, a tepid one morning
ar night. but a hot-water bath should
be taken just before retiring, inasmuch
az If is relaxing. Never battle Just
after hearty meal. Battle regularly
every day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
work I'm the Farm Dairy.


Too many farmers wives do not
know that sailing is one of the most
important things in ALTERNATING
Every woman whose butter does not
bring the highest price should attend
the district institute or, better still, a
short course at the state experiment
station. She will learn some things
about buttermaking she never dreamed
of
Creameries are becoming more strict
in their demands for sweet cream. This
is not easy to produce in hot weather,
and nothing but the cleanest possible
methods should be used
Milk that is allowed to stand until
it cools naturally will not keep as well
as that which is cooled by water or
ice Immediately after it comes from the
cow
By setting the cream can in very
cold water and stirring it frequently it
will soon get down to 90 degrees and
that is pretty safe.
Not long ago we passed dairy
where the man and his wife were milk
ing a herd of fourteen fine looking
fat shorthorn cows. Most Of them
were in pretty fair condition for beef
The dairyman complained that al
though he fed his cows well he did
not seem to get enough rich milk TO
make the business pay. No wonder.
If the COW is off her feed, drOops or
shows and signs Of illness, she should
be taken from the herd at once. IT
is a mistake to change n cows food
suddenly and radically. If the cow is
thriving feed should never be changed
Newspapers wrapped around milk
cans will keep them cool while being
taken to the creamery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Mean Mr.. Stubb Again.

When we women get together" be-
gan Mrs. Stub as she read about the
charge of the London suffragettes
there is really no telling
'sWhat?" interrupted Mr.. Stub "No
telling when women get together? Why,
they tell everything they know"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Cleanliness Is Necessary.

The scalp, like the rest of the body,
to be kept healthy, must be kept clean.
Shampoo your hair once every two
weeks if it is inclined TO be oily, and
about once a month if it is the least bit
dry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Why 1t Went Ont.

In the parlor there were three;
Girl. the parlor lamp and he;
Two is company, no doubt,
That is why the lamp went out.
Princeton Tiger
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
The SnuI Reader.

According to new oracle, human
beings are divided into two distinct
catecories. the free individual and the
collective type. The free individual
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
When Is n Woman Old.

A Chicago young women's club has
drawn the line against women over
40 years of age. on the theory that a
woman past 40 is no longer to be class
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

On all dairy farms the great question
in securing equipment is where to draw
the line between essentials and non
essentials.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
Thin MIX.

As far its other constituents are
valuable a food as a milk rich in fat.
The fat percentage, the popular stand
ard by which milk Is judged, Is most
valuable while the proportions OF the
albuminoids, sugars and salts vary but
little in the different samples of milk.
In other words, while the energy-pro-
ducing and heat-giving qualities Of the
several kinds Of milk may be great or
little, the valuable proteid ingredients,
which go to the building up of the
.tissues-the prime property Of any
food-remain very much the same in
all varieties Of cows milk.
Thus a thin" milk Is for all pur-
poses, save for energy and heat pro-
duction, as valuable food as the So
called ''rich milk" Indeed, it not in
frequently happens, as the experiment
tai breeding Of young growing animals
has shown, that thin milk may prove
in the long run more fesh-forming
than a rich milk, inasmrrch as the
~ IpSS lldDlE W lIIhute sdSLIDtU-
trio disorders. Let us consider what
this means 1t means. first Of all, that
the enormous quantity is turned to
more economical use than the feeding
Of animals or the manufacture of
ivory" for table knives and piano
keys.
The despised skim milk is valuable
article of food capable Of supplying
many of the wants Of the organism.
and, from its lightness and digestioil-
ity, peculiarly suitable to those whose
digestive powers are debilitated. 1t
means, further, that buttermilk, which
can be had for the asking almost any
where in this country, is also a yalu-
able food for men and women, although
at present utilized only to feed pigs.
Surely, if he is esteemed the greatest
benefactor to the race who can grow
two grains Of corn where only one
grew before, in like manner honor
should be paid him who rescues
waste product ana transforms it into
val1ed article of a nations diet
Medical Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

The apple crop this year in Western
New York has paid ample dividends on
all time and money that growers have
spent in spraying the orchards
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

Narrow-chested horses have not the
endurance that those have with good
broad chests. Don't buy a thin-breast-
ed horse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
When She Is 25.

After celebrating the 18th annivers-
airy of her birth, the average woman's
chief aim in life is to not look her age.
Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
EzgE||gZ}n 3 ;<t%5a t ( &
G.. O5W Cc{I5

groom will thereupOn explain how the
animal got loose and ate bushel
of oats and half a truss of hay In
the night. and that he was afraid of
losing his job if he said anything about
it. This explanation will in nrue cases
out of ten satisfy the intending pur-
chaser
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

Have a fancy brand for the best
grade of your fruit. Stencil it on every
box and you will get better price.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

Old apple trees that are not doing
any good, but which have sound trunks,
may be brought to usefulness by graft
ing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

A ''book farmer" makes many mis-
takes at first, but when he has learned
them he is always able to lay it over
his neighbor who never reads books or
farm papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

The ginseng craze seems to have
passed out of sight in company with
the Belgian hare delusion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

4 flock of hens in the orchard will
fake care of several hundred thousand
bugs in the course of a season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

If you can buy the COW that the
other man doesn't want to sell you are
generally pretty safe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

Milk fed poultry are poultry fat
tened for market on a milk and ground
oats diet. This food produces white
tiesh-just the kind that brings the
fancy prices
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

OF all the gold in the possession Of
man 40 per cent is in the shape of
coin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10
SSSSSSSSSSS

Shoe your horses for the business
they have to do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

The mule would hardly win in a
beauty show and lacks speed, but he
can beat trotting thoroughbred horse
out of sight when it comes to blowing
corn and cotton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

An old fruit grower says that the
pick is the best tool he ever used
around apple trees when the ground
has become too hard. He sinks the
pick s or 10 inches into the soil and
merely prizes the dirt loose, without dis
turbing the roots at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

In the last analysis one will reap the
ial gest and most lasting results for
himself in that undertaking in which
he contributes most generously to the
WnOm he ministers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

A good deep hole in an out-of-the
way place is the right place to plant
all the old tin cans broken bottles
and other unburnable rubbish which
makes the premises so unsightly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

One of the quickest ways of improv-
ing the soil of a farm is to put it down
to clover, field by field, and pasturing
the hogs on it. Cow peas may also E,e
sown, and when full growth is attained
the hogs may be turned in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

1t is estimated by competent authori-
ties that over As per cent of the food
products of the better classes in the
United States consist of animal prod
ucts In other words, half Of the
amount spent for food of the average
family goes for meat. eggs and dairy
products. This fact suggests why it
pays the farmer to raise stock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

A government bulletin says that ex-
cept in a general way the fertilizer
requirement of soils becomes a prob
lem for each farm, or for each class
of farms under like conditions of soil,
climate and system Of cropping and
fertilization. The indications are that
fertilizers containing relatively more
potash and nitrogen than do those now
in general use would prove more eff
fective
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

Farmers should study to know the
weeds that grow ON their farms. One
weed i'll his section of the state. When
he sees a new weed he Immediately
finds out what it Is called and by TAX
ing such an interest in weeds he has
his farm practically free Of them. The
best methods of eradication is part of
the study of weeds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-10

Many of the dairy farmers have kept
themselves poor by trying to conduct
business on the same scale as some
rich city farmer who is not at all ue-
pendent unon his income from his farm
to pay his expenses of the labor and
equipmen. necessary to conduct his
farming operations on an elaborate
scale.