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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
The Navel Orange.

For product Of nature a California
navel orange as it graces the breakfast
table or the push cart is about the
most artificial thing in the world. 1t
is also a very striking illustration of
the fact that while beauty may be
only skin deep it counts for a whole
lot. To begin with, the navel orange
of California is an exotic, reaching its
present habitat after devious wander
ing. And, be it ever so sweet tasting,
if its skin has had its beauty marred it
scarcely ever gets farther than the
orchard where it grew. Not only that,
but even the most comely ones before
they are boxed and shipped are brushed
by machinery and polished and other
wise fused with TO give them a beauty
which mere nature never would have
provided.-Wflliam R. Stewart, IN
Technical World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
WITH THE SAGES.

The unspoken word never does harm.
-Kossuth.
Before enterprise and industry every
barrier must yield.-Platt.
1t is safer to hear and take counsel
than to give it.-Punshon.
Mirth bars a thousand harms and
lengthens life.-Shakespeare
Everywhere endeavor to be useful,
and everywhere you are at home.-Her-
bert.
He that does not work willingly may
come to want NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Regret not that which is past; and
trust not in thine own infallibility.-
St Anthony.
Nothing is useless to the man of
sense; he turns everything to account.
La Fontaine.
Sincerity, deep, genuine, heartfelt
sincerity is a trait of true and noble
manhood.-Dubay.
The great object of our life is not to
seek our own pleasure, but to do our
dury.-Dr. Arnot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
The Guest of Truth.

1t is a good deal easier to poke fun
at history than to write history merit
ing credence. Mr. Bodley when writ
ing his France" experienced the force
of this in a curious way. He shut
himself up in France for years to get
the atmosphere and the knowledge nee
essary for his work. One of his trials
arose over some question of electoral
Jurisprudence. 1t was not of interna-
tional Importance, but still interesting
to students Of comparative procedure.
Therefore he wrote to a deputy who
is parliamentary expert to clear up
the obscurity in which the books
involve the point and incorporated his
reply in the text of the book. Later,
being invited by an experienced mayor
to be present at a poll over which he
presided, Mr.. Bodley put the question
to him and received a quite different
reply. Finally the author referred the
point to a senator of indisputable au-
thority, who showed that the deputy
and the mayor were both wrong.-St.
James Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

Do you think that at 100 you will
be able to see without spectacles, hum
merry roundelay, enjoy a funny yarn
and laugh as loudly as the end man at
a minstrel show?
Canon ]. c. Moynihan, of Chicago,
does all of these. He is vigorous and
active, he sleeps well and his appetite
is good. His laugh is like the first
welcome peal of summer thunder
Canon Moynihan was born in Kan
turk, County Cork, Ireland, May 3,
1908. He came to America seventy
years ago, and for many years after
his admission to the priesthood was
stationed in New Orleans. Later he
was rector of parish in Bradford, Ill.
At one time he was spoken of as a
possible bishop Of New Orleans. His
age, however, was against him. He
resides with the family of Mrs. Rosina
O'Neil, whom he has known since 1S4S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

amt goin' to do no sech a thing.
You're welcome TO come here with the
rest of the boys an be neighborly like
they all are, but / don't want Joanna
to decide on nothin' yet awhile
"'Why notT says Caleb.
Give got my privit reasons says
the old man, strokin' his billy-goat
beard. An I've also got shotgun
Its in the house, amt it? says
Caleb.
ayes, it's in the house right handy
says the old man.
"'Onless you're a better foot-racer
than 1 take you for 1 can beat you to
it, says Caleb. tJoanna's in my buggy
right now an if l can't make Squire
Peterson's with her by the time you're
out to the front gate with your shotgun
I'll farm this place five years an not
charge you a cent
.'Old man Glockner looked over to
the house, an there by the gate, shore
huff was Joanna IN Caleb's buggy.
".Caleb,' says the old man, why not
let things go on the way they are for
a few years an not say nothin' to no
body? Then if you want her you
can have her.
"Caleb shook his head
"'Will you wait till after harvest
then?'
"'No, Stree says Caleb. IN wait
long enough for you to get on a billed
shirt an go with us to the squire's.'
"'See here, Caleb says the old man.
sThar's no use bein' mulish about this
thing. I'll compromise with you. You
wait till evenin'-until after Lee an
Jack has got that corn shucked an
In the crib-an' I'll go with you to the
suuire's. But I'm bound to get that
much done. It's the last free help I'll
get Kenneth Harris in Chicago
Daily News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
THE ORIGIN OF FLOWERS.

There were no roses till the first child
died,
No violets, no balmy breath heartsease,
No heliotrope, nor buds so dear to bees,
The honey hearted woodbine, no gold-eyed
And white lasht daisy-fower, nor, stretch
ing wide,
Clover and sowslip-cups like rival seas,
Meeting and parting, as the young
spring breeze
Runs giddy races paying seek and hide;
For all flowers died when Eve left Para
disc,
And all the world was powerless
awhile,
Until a child was laid in earth,
Then from its grave grew violets for its
eyes.
And from its lips rose-petals for its
smile,
And so all flowers from that childs
death took birth.
Maurice Francis Egan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
A Wonderful Man.

"Shakespeare wrote for all time"
"For instance?"
"Take this expression: ''Tis not so
deep as well, nor so wide as barn
door, yet twill serve How well that
describes 1908 spring hat"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Mental STRUGGLE.

"a great struggle takes place in a
woman'sl mind when another woman
asks what her new gown cost" re-
marked the thoughtful thinker
whats the answer" queried the up-
sophisticated youth.
"She's in doubt whether to cut the
price in half and make the other WON.
an envy her bargain, or double it and
make her envy her af1uence," replied
the t. t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Classics Under Suspicion.

do you approve of the Greek
drama?' inquired the student.
No." answered the manager, mot
If it gives some of these college boys
their ideas of what to expect and how
to behave in a theater"- Washington
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Green's Affair.

Brown-Green is going to Europe for
his health.
White-So? How did he lose his
health?
Brown-Earning the price Of a trip
TO Europe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
HouSecIean Time

Mrs. Ayes, he said if I'd only be
his wife he would take up music, art
and literature. In fact, he said he
would take up everything.
Mrs. And did he keep his prom
Use?
Mrs. A.-No: he even refuses to take
up carpet during housekeeping time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Bright Girl.

He was holding down the parlor sofa
while she was doing piano stunt.
'Why is it that you play only re-
Hgious pieces?" he queried.
"Well, you see, this is an upright
piano." she explained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Not So Nice,

81 suppose that everybody is anxious
to serve you?''
st seems So" answered the grim mil
lionaire. with a subpoena. kansas
CITY Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
A Cynical View.

"When reyerses come you find out
who your friends are"
"So?"
"Yes. They Immediately proclaim
that they knew you were an accident"
Washington Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

"You believe In evolution as ex-
planned by Darwin"
'Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "But
many people meet make me feel that
the process is sadly incomplete. "-Ex-
change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
A Good Man.

Your dead husband wor good
mon," declared the sympathetic Mrs.
Casey to the bereaved widow.
HE Wort" exclaimed Mrs Murphy,
dashing the tears from her eyes. NO
two policeman cud handle him."-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
As Things Are.

''My goodness, Mrs. Jones, am in de-
spair; our daughter, Ella, has broken
off her sixth engagement.
Mrs. Jones-If only our Bertha had
already made such progress,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Uncertain.

Il hear there's a dear little baby In
your house" said the lady next door.
Boy or girl?"
I'VE amt decided yet" replied little
Susia. Pop and MONS still scrappin'
over a name for t."-Philadelphia
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Chasing. the Coin.

Tom-Yes. he married her becau7e
she was wealthy, but l understand she
has led him a merry chase ever since.
Jack-In other words, she is giving
him a run for her money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Our Children.

Father-Well, Elsie, how do you like
your new mamma?
Elsie (disdainfully him, next time
I'll choose one for you!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Never Changed.

II would think Tompkins would get
tired Of those hackneyed, monotonouS
phrases"
''Why sof"
'He always says, I'll take little Of
the same "-Exchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Had a Covering.

Il contend" said the lawyer for the
defense, shat tomato, however,
aimed, could not have caused a b
eye"
"But it was in a tin, your b,
Detroit News Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
FoiIed Again.

Toni told Jess ice cream would
make her teeth ache.
Jack-What did she say:
Tom-Offered to have 'em out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

One poor little fly In the bedroom
In the morning will do more effectual
work than dozen alarm clocks, costs
less, and never gets out of repair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25


Hancock. "He had a gal, that was jest
sech another as Malviny Bigley. She
was red-headed as Malviny's dark COM
plected, but they was both alike in one
way. All the boys was plumb crazy
over Joanna Glockner an all the gals
Jest nachelly deespised her. She was
the plumpest, peachiest, sassiest little
gal l ever laid my two eyes on. 1
reckon the Lord Almighty never turn
ed out prettier job in the woman line
before or sence. If He did there was
lot of young fellers that got the
wrong idee about it. They was swarm
IN around the Glockner place thickern
flies, and it went on hathaway for
nigh to four years.
'Finly Caleb Wells got Joanna off
by herself one day an says he, I
amt comm round here no more"
why not2 asks Joanna. smilin'
up at him. Don't you like us?'
L Ike you too blame we'll to stand
around an watch hull passle o.
coots maxim Sleeps eyes at YOU, says
Caleb. I've tried my derndest to get
you to say whether or no you'll take
me, an bein' as you can't make I'D your
mind I'm goin' to sell the place an
move out to Utah
"'How do you know I can't make up
my mindT she says. 'P'raps I've made
it up. But O. course If you're goin'
to Utah it amt no use my tellin' you.
How many wives do you allow you'll
take cut thereT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

1t does not pay to weax your trou-
bles on your face.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

The old man got up an after tell
in the boys to keep right at it, he fol-
lers Caleb around to the back O the
barn.
81 want to tell you that me an Jo-
Annals goin' to get married, an
thought I'd see if you didn't want to
give me your blessin',' says Caleb.
"The OF man looked at him steady
for a minut'. Then he says very slow !:
L don't want to give you a cussin' on
less you drive me to it, Caleb, but you
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Gl0ckner's Scheme
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
NN@~ON~~~N

Pretty as a little red wagon, aln't
she?' said the storekeeper, admiringly,
as he stood in the doorway and watch
ed the pOppy-trimmed straw hat going
down the street. "She's a stirrin' up
right smart o. trouble, too, they tell
me-"
It's nachel she should" observed
Marvin Parsons. his gaze also follow
ing the retreating hat. 'There'd orter
be a law compellin' ny gal that's got
more'n her fair share o good looks to
settle down on some one Teller for bet
ter or for wuss by the time she gifts to
her eighteenth birthday"
THAT mout work, an then again it
moutn't," said Washington Hancock.
I'm some respec's it's right an fair, an
In others it nd work hardship"
"Hows that?" asked Solomon Baker.
"Who was it broke old Bigley's
o-year-old for him?" asked Hancock.
Dave Harper, wasn't it," said Par
sons
Dave it was" said Hancock, with
a grin "Who was it loaned Bigley his
wagon an worked half a day fittin' a
good new reach to it, an never charged
the old man a cent for the use of it
6or over year,"
81 guess that was Jim Sellers" said
the st0rekeeper.
"who's Bigley's hired man? Han
cock inquired.
tile amt got none," answered Par
sons. II don't call to mind that he's
had one for four or five years. Why?"
Yes. why?" repeated Hancock.
That's what I'm asking you fellers If
you don't know I en- tell you. It's
bein he don't need no hired mans
longs he's got Malviny. An he don't
need to lack for anythin' Jim Sellers
has got for the same reason an Dave
Harper will break all the colts for
him that he en- raise"
''Oh, shucks.' said the storekeeper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25

"Caleb ketches holt Of her an she
didn't squirm none particular.
al reckon I won't go to Utah. says
Caleb. 'Mizzoura's good ernuff for
me-
"'But there's this about it, says
Joanna. after a while. Things has
got to go on Jest the same as they has
been goin'. Paws goin' to be mad err
huff as it's
"'What do you mean? asks Caleb.
"'YOu go see paw an ask him. says
Joanna. He's over by the corn crib
watchin' Lee Robinson shuck. Paws
hands has got the rheumatic an Lee
said he'd come over an help him out.
/ Mebbe Jack Ritchie's there, too
"I'Il see to Lee and Jack later on,
says Caleb. Here goes for the old
man
there's the boys up on a wagon shuck-
in away for dear life. Old man Clock
ner, he's settin' down smokin' his pipe
an enCouragin' 'em. L never see bet
ter, quicker, cleaner shuckin',' he says,
as Caleb walked up. must have Jo-
anna come out this afternoon an see
| you all shuck. Why, here's Caleb
Howdy, Caleb? Do you reckin you'll
ever git SOS you can shuck corn as
lively as that? Try it wunst.'
"T hain't got time, now says Ca
leb. 4 want to speak to you on some
private an particular business right
away
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-25
Free Rural Delivery Gains.

During the last four years the Postoffice
Department has continued its benhcent work
in the interest Of all the people, until on
the 1st of April, 1908, free rural delivery
was In operation on 39,037 routes from 49,
303 posto1ices. Complete rural service has
been established in 793 counties, saving So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

contains the purest morality and 1nculcates the
nobest sentiments l can only recommend a
rigid adherence to them They will carry him
through life safely and respectfully. and what is
far better. they will carry him through death
triumphantly and we may humbly trust they
will secure to all who in principle and practice
adopt them, that crown of immortality de-
scribed in the Holy Scriptures
Philadelphia June 9th, 1891"
A few years after this date beautiful en-
graved plate was made of these two letters by
Samuel Maverick of New York, and they were
issued in facsimile in a document with decora-
tive borders On the document the announce
dedicated to the youth of the United States
by the publisher. Ben jamin Owen Tyler
One of these documents is included in fine
collection of autographs. owned in San Fran
cisco; but the interest in it does not depend
alone upon the fact that it is a copy of these
memorable letters 1t bears in addition the
genuine signature of Andrew Jackson, imme-
diately under the facsimile. Presumably this
copy was sent him by the publisher, and he
added his signature perhaps before presenting
it to some one.
Through whosoever's hands it may have
passed in the meantime. it finally came into
possession of Governor Hill of New Hampshire
and was by him presented to George Henry
Moore the historian. who was born at Concord
New Hampshire. in 1892, the same year as
T. J. Grotjan. Moore was afterward librarian
of the New York Historical Society, succeeding
his father there In 184o, and was associated
with the Lenox Library in New York from
1872 up to the time of his death in 1892. 1t
was after his death that this document came
into the hands of collectors, and it was pur
chased in San Francisco for the signature of
Andrew Jackson (Which was authenticated,
to add to set of autographs of the Presidents
which were attached for the most part to
various important State papers.
Thomas Jefferson Grotjan may possibly be
alive to-day, at the age of eighty-hve; or at
would be interesting to know the life history
of this lad, who was richly endowed with the
friendship and the personal advice of these two
great men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

EARLY in the last century one of the best
II known families of Philadelphia was that of
the Grotjans Between Thomas Jefferson and
the family of Peter Grot jan warm friendship
had existed for many years. and when, in
December. 1923, son was born to them, Mrs
Grotj jan wrote to Jefferson asking him to give
his name to the child. and at the same time
write the latter letter of advice that might
govern his future life and be cherished as a
sacred memento when he should have arrived
at man estate.
Both requests were Immediately granted,
and in the somewhat stilted phraseology OF the
day Jefferson wrote as follows
"THos. JEFFERSON TO T. J GRorJAN
Your affectionate mother requests that /
would address to you, as namesake, some
thing which might have favorable influence
on the course of life you have to run Few
words are necessary with good disposition on
your part Adore God, reverence and cherish
your parents, love your neighbor as yourself,
and your country more than HE, be just be
true, murmur not at the ways of Providence,
be the passage to one of eternal and ineffabe
bliss: and if to the dead it is permitted to care
for the things of this world, every act of your
life will be under my regard.
Monticello, January 10th, 1S2;."
Some fourteen years after serving two terms
as President of the United States, THE Sage
of Monticello" was then in retirement, an old
man in his eighty-first year, and he died two
years later. The knowledge that he must soon
pass on to another world doubtless prompted the
solemn promise contained in the final words
Ten years after this. the Grotjan family
were entertaining Andrew Jackson, then serv-
ing his second term as President. In presenting
his young son to the seventh President as the
namesake of Thomas Jefferson, the third
President, Grotjan referred to the precious
letter. and asked Jackson also to write some
words of advice and admonition to the lad.
The President took the Jefferson letter to his
room and on its blank pages wrote:
Although requested by Mr. Grotjan, yet
can add nothing to the admirable advice given
to his son by the virtuous patriot and en-
hghtened statesman, Thomas Jefferson. The
precious relic which he sent to the young child
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-06-03
Farm and Ranch Philosophy.

Keeping scrub stock is one way to
drive the boy on the farm.
II a man blocks of his work well
there will be few chips to waste.
Keep track Of the nickels and dimes
and you'll have something to run or.
The man who declares that he can,
simply arouse the power thar can
the rest Is easy.
There's lot of difference between
living on farm and being a farmer.
The real farmer reads, thinks and
keeps abreast with the spirit of prog.
ress.
Oil costs less than farm machinery,
Save repair bills and new purchases
by using the oil can.
While It's raining don't forget to
put up those shelves in the kitchen
that your wife has wanted all winter.
The man who makes money on the
farm, but denies to his wife and fam.
lily the comforts that ought to be In
the farm home Is mighty poor farm.
er.
What would you think of a mer.
chant who left his goods exposed to
rain and bad weather of all sortsH
How about your farm implements!
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-06-03
CURED HEMORRHAGES OF
THE LUNGS.

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that | had many
hemorrhages," writes A. M. AXE, Of
Wood, Ind took treatment with sew
eral physicians without any benefit.
| then started to take Foley's Honey
and Tar, and my lungs are now as
sound as a bullet. | recommend it
in advanced stages Of lung trouble.
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the
cough and heals the lungs, and pre-
vents serious results from cold. Re-
fuse substitutes, For sale by all Drug
gists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-06-03

A man who is imperfect health, SO
he can do an honest days work when
necessary, has much for which he
should be thankful Mr.. L. c. Rod
ges, Of Branchton, Pa, writes that he
was not only unable to work, but he
couldn't stoop over to tie his own shoes.
Six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure
made new man of him. He says,
Success to Foley's Kidney Cure
Sold by all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-06-03

There ought to be some move made
to conserve the presidential timber
forests for the Democratic party.
There's no question but Taft will
carry every precinct in the canal zone.
The secretary made great hit down
there.