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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Eneef of Mother nm Chick

Prof Gowell Of the Maine Agricul-
tural College is one of our most able
experimenters, and his methods could
be followed with advantage by all
poultry men. In addressing a recent
gathering Of poultry men he said:
"The constitution that you find in
chick comes from the treatment the
mother hen has. Constitution Is some
thing tnat is born with the animal,
and you cannot get it into the animal
after it is born. 1t comes from in
heritance comes from the parent that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Fine MusIins.

Very fine muslins should be soaked
in tepid water in which borax has been
dissolved; one teaspoonful of borax
70 a gallon of water being sufficient.
After half an hour they can be rubbed
gently in soap suds made of fine, white
crrd soap. Boiling water is then
po1red over them and allowed to cool.
They should be well rinsed and
s1ueezed rather than wrung out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

section is constructed in combination,
with the dash or front Of the vehicle
extending inwardly to level near that
Of the steering wheel. Extending YER
tically from the lower section in front
of the drivers face Is the top por-
ton, which consists of a frame sup
porting piece Of window glass. The
upper section is adjustable, being
hinged to the lower section, and can be
swung in position or allowed TO drop.
as desired. Unlike the majority OF
such shields, no glass Is employed in
the lower section. The advantage OF
this will be obvious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
To Shine as a Fool.

Ought we really to regard Stiffness
as an asset" 1t is not at first sight
a fiattering proposition, yet if we begin
to count the truly silly people we know,
those who are delightfully."- idiotic
when every one else is merely dull and
sensible. we begin to realize that it
really requires no uncommon gift to
shine as one having a splendid repu-
tation as fool.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
New Uses for Electricity.

Electric appliances are entering into
family service at a surprising rate
Hot water bags are superseded by an
electric sheet of a given size, exceed
ingly thin and pliable. 1t may be
purchased at an electricians supply
shop. This thin metal sheet may be
heated to three different degrees. and
thus proves Invaluable in the sick
room. The p1iability of the metal
makes it possible also that this con-
ductor of heat may be changed to all
parts of the body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Even Buds Grnxr Old

According TO a government botanist
at Washington, there is reason to be-
lieve that buds share in the growing
old of the parent plant. He illustrates
his meaning in this way: Suppose the
average life of an individual plant
say a tree-to be 100 years, then a bud
removed when the parent plant is 80
years old will also be virtually so
years of age, and If transplanted by
grating will be able to live on the
graft only 30 years more
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Virtues OF Coal Oil.

Try the virtues of coal oil. A few
drops on cloth. moistened first with
water, polishes windows and mirrors,
removes dust from paint and furniture.
Equal parts of linseed oil (boiled) and
coal oil polishes oiled furniture and
floors: also cleanses painted floors A
tablespoonful in a boiler Of clothes is
equal to the best washing compound.
Two-thirds milk and one-third oil,
well shaken. is the best remedy for
rose bugs. Kerosene removes lice from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Women Dairy Ipspector.

The lost Office TO be created for wom-
en- in New Zealand is that of dairy in
spector There are now $4,000 dairy
cows in New Zealand, producing more
than 100000 pounds of butter year,
besides 900 private dairies and eighty
nine cheese factories. The Department
Of Agriculture appointed women in
spectors to visit the diaries and fac
tories and give instruction and advice
to the wives and daughters of the dairy
men
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Tan Shoes Popular.

And still it is the tan shoe, dealers
declaring that it is more popular than
ever before. 1t may be harder to keep
in nice condition, but it is always a
comfortable shoe and seems so espec-
iaily suited for street wear and outing
purposes generally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Pleasant Relief.

"Your husband seemed to be In
very good humor this morning when he
left the house" remarked Mrs Naybor.
did he?" inquired Mrs. Spenders
eyes; couldn't help wondering what
It was
"Pshaw! I know! forgot to ask
him for any money."-Philadelp
Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Novel Apron.

An innovation in chatting dish aprons
is shown in. the illustration, the dis
tinguishing feature of which is the at
tachment of the bib to the belt in back
where it comes down to meet waist
line. Large bandanna handkerchiefs
are appropriate for aprons of this sort
which are practical as well as pretty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
Camphor Tees.

All true camphor is supplied BIZ
Japan and China. so per cent by the
former and 20 per cent by the latter,
according to the Pharmaceutical Era.
In obtaining camphor. the trees are
destroyed. Both countries have passed
laws compelling the planting of young
camphor trees. China being more radi-
cal than Japan in this particular. as
for every camphor tree that Is cut
down, five new ones must be planted.
Japan has planted 100000 young trees
since 1900, TO which are to be added
100000 planted this year, and here
after 10000 annually.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
A Pleasure Foregone.

Have you studied political econo-
myY
mo, SIR" answered Senator SOr-
ghum. "Id like to, but I'm afraid my
constituents would think l was anus
ing myself reading books instead Of hus-
Ting for pensions and appropriations"
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

essential to com.
fort and pleasure
in riding. A resi-
dent of Scotland,
Eng, has therefore
carefully studied
the requirements
and designed the
one shown here,
having had it re-
Gently patented. 1t
is formed of two
SactionS The lower
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

A favorite combination of black and
white is in the checkerboard design,
like the sketch. The skirt is plated
and finished with a plain hem. The
waist is made jumper fashion and
trimmed with black braid and flower
like ornaments made of loops and black
soutache. The girdle closes in the back
and is of black satin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
PrOfessfOnal.

Stage Manager Cat rehearsal) -But
you laughed in the death scene. You
mustn't do that
Actor-With the salary you give ne
/ can only greet death with joy
Meggendorfer Blaetter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
AUTOMOBILE WINDSHIELD.

Readily Adjusted to Protect tho
Face of the Driver.
Wind shields and weather screens
are among the automobile accessories
which the motorist finds are absolutely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The milk bringing better prices is
all the more reason why you should
weed out the poor cows and increase
the margin of your profits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

In very many instances poor results
on the farm are due more to farming
methods, or rather to the lack of them,
than ANYTHING else.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The Importance of good feet on
horses is an old story. However, from
the way people disregard the need of
giving proper care to this matter in the
colt, as well as the mature horse, it
calls for constant reiteration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

horse weighing 1000 pounds is
about right for farm work. 1t is not
advisable to have him heavier.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

Throw out the stalks of corn that
burn them. These fungus growth stalks
should never be found with corn stalk
shocks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

No matter how wrong a man may
be, If you jump him he always has
comeback.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

produces the egg, and if that parent Is
kept in good state of vigor and
health we are able to get from it an
offspring that will last"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

Don't place any dependence on the
free government seeds sent out by the
congressman. The best seeds are none
too good. Procure the catalogues of
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The total clip of wool in the United
States for 1907 was Dos, 294,75O pounds,
including the washed and unwashed
product. OF the total output there
were 13O,359.11S pounds of secured
wool, valued at $7S,263, 165.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

Breeding stock in the full prime of
life and health always gives the best
and most satisfactory returns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

Sand is valued for farming purposes
In proportion to the amount of plant
food contained in the soil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The Census Bureau estima ties that
there We're 100000 animals saugh-
tered at the various stock yards in the
United States last year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The citrus fruit crop of Florida for
the year 1908 is placed at 2,295,OT
boxes against 3.So6.O1S for 1906.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

good formula for making grating
wax is: Rosin + parts by weight
beeswax . parts; tallow l part
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The permanent prosperity of all coun-
tries depends mainly upon the system
Of agriculture pursued
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

\ proper rotation and wise tillage
will do much to keep the soil supplied
With available fertility.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

There is no better place to cart the
ashes than the cabbage plot They
should never be used on the potato
patch, for the reason that the lime in
the ashes is apt to assist in the pro-
duction of scab on the tubers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

1t seems the seedless apple is fail
ure. HOrticulturiSts claim it is only
a novelty, and cannot be recommend
ed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

Natural capability is valuable only
when furnished with the material with
which TO work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

sleeves need feel troubled lest long
sleeves are to usurp the field next sea-
son. More long sleeves are being made
for many day. but short ones are
also popular and are coming in the
handsomest gowns of all classes ex-
cept strict tailor-mades. The spring
and summer travelling suit will have
long sleeves, as it should always have
had, but the other summer run-around
and house frocks will be in order with
short ones
Nine fashionable women out of ey-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

The man who pays his coal bills al
ways has money to burn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

One set of people seem to be too lazy
to breathe. while others are so busy
with their business affairs that they
forget that they have a body and a
soul to care for. Between the two
there is room for a very happy me-
dunn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
SSSSSSSSSS

In 1890 the city of Philadelphia
maintained town bull"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

A South Dakota farmer recently
traded for a herd of Shetland ponies
largest horses in the world. The ami
NAL in question stands eighty-one
inches high and weighs nearly 5000
pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23
QneSfiOnS.

''Can you tell dog that's mad?"
Tell it what?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

If the failure to get a start in clover
is due to the same causes as with al
falfa, it is quite likely that in good
many cases insufficient seed is sown to
give a proper stand Especially is this
the case where no nurse crop is sown
and where, if the clover plants do not
get a good start of the weeds, the
weeds will swamp the clover and
smother it out. True, clover seed is
expensive, but this furnishes addition
al reason why, II 1t is worth while
sowing the crop at all, enough should
be sown to produce satisfactory
stand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-23

Tuberculosis germs die hard. Ac-
cording to scientists they may live for
six months in dry, dead material.
Nothing short of ten or fifteen hours
Of sunlight or an hour in boiling wa
ter will give them case OF pneumonia,
while freezing seems to be invigorat-
ing.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
KIDD'S TWO LOVES
BY CARL WILLIAMS.

her around the waist and had utted her
high in the air.
Strong men turned aside that they
might not see the child dashed 10 earth
again. while others stood fascinated by
the sight. But instead Of injuring the
child. Juliet swung her lightly back TO
the captain, who caught her I'm his arms
with cry Of Joy. Juliet then swung her
huge hulk and docilely returned 10 the
parade, with the captain still holding
Gretchen with one arm. while with the
other he pat;ed the trunk that was held
up for sugary reward.
My impresario died" Gretchen was
explaining. 4 ran away and came over
in the big ship. as we had planned. AT
the place where I sent your letters they
told me you were here. I could not wait
for your return, so I came and Jui ct
saw me. I was looking for you. knew
you would be in the parade
Capt. Kidd slipped another lump OF
sugar 10 the insistent trunk.
1T frightened the people much" he
said with a little laugh. But I am glad
that juliet found you Now I have my
two loves. and We three shall live to-
gether always. A man came 10 me the
other day and said that IN vaudeville we
can get much more than The SO they pay
me now. We shall be rich. and very
happy. my Gretchen
With YOU and Juliet" said the little
woman. as she patted the upraised trunk
Il am sorry the children were frightened.
but l could not wait another minute. my
Wilhelm"
Nor T. he answered. simply: adding.
with true Snowman instinct: 1T viii be
good for the business. Il has made peo-
three lovers
(CoTyright. 1908 b. y e D.leyl
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
Cap for n Child.

A cap for a child OF two is made Of
silk and trimmed around the face with
a band of wool canvas lined with silk
and embroidered in the cross stitch. The
material is OF square mesh. not unlike
linen canvas. and at the same time the
threads may he pulled so that the band
is finished on each side with Mexican
drawnwork.
The design used FOR the embroidery Is
a wreath OF roses intertwined so that
they are a continuous vine around the
cap. II the wOolen material is not used
for trimming the design may be work
ed on silk by first basting over il some
linen canvas. The stitches may then 60
through both that and the silk. and
when the design is finished the canvas
may be pulled away, thread by thread.
A cap Of this plain variety Is more be-
coming and more comfortable for a baby
than are the very much trimmed and fus-
sy bUnnets that many children wear.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
TO MAKE SALAD DRESSING.
Temperature OF ingredients Has
Much TO Do with Success of Work.

Temperature OF ingredients Has
Much TO Do with Success of work.
Chicken salad is used very often. and
may be made with a good mayonnaise
dressing. The secret OF the latter is
largely the temperature OF the ingred-
ents and the utensils used in mixing them.
The hard-boIled eggs should be cooked
early in the day and put in the ice box
TO chill, the oil and the raw eggs should
be kept in the refrigerator for AT least
twenty-four hours before using. The
bowl in which you mix the dressing and
the fork you use should likewise be ice
cold
Take the yolk of an egg and drop into
the bowl and beat with a fork until per-
fectly blended, then add drop by drop
tdo not make the mistake of letting il
run in tiny stresm) one pint OF the
best olive OIL Into another bowl put the
yolks Of the two nard-bOiIed eggs and
rub into them a dash OF cayenne pepper
and half a teaspoonfuI of salt
Now, little az a time. add the beaten
OIL and yolks from the other bowl. beat
ing continually with a fork Add to this
the chopped whites OF the eggs and the
juice OF half lemon or a few drops Of
vinegar Mix well, and lastly add the
Well-beaten white Of the uncooked egg.
This makes a delicious dressing II direc-
tons are followed, mixing continually
with cold ingredients and utensils.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
Hard to Acquire
Waist Line CurpeS

Jane. my dear. thee had better get
some uniment FOR thy rheumatism. it
seems TO have crippled thee sorely." said
Quaker grandmother TO her debutante
granddaughter the other DAY. In ny
time the young girls never had rheuma-
tsm. 7 fear the present generation IS
unhealthy"
Don't let my rheumatism keep you
awake nights. granny. dear. II is all
this new back We must have Il. you
know. and q IS somewhat stiffeuing 20
a dumping like me. You must sway like
a poppy On its stem this season. or they'll
think you don't know what's what. or
else you are strong-minded and don't
care If you are out Of style.
Now, it's easy enough II you are
serpenty and willOwy and all that: but
when you are Of the pillowy type. all
humps and 10 waist, ] tell you it is try
ing.
Perhaps you think it's easy 10 hold
yourself so your chest is high, your
shoulders are just above your hips. your
waist goes right in without a bulge. and
YOU can bend sidewise from the hips and
look supple and graceful as If that were
the way nature had made you.
If We could only De stiff as a cadet
il wouldn't be so bad. but you've got
70 be erect, yet swaying so that every
one who comes up behind YOU thinks
you are one OF those 'svelte' creatures the
late lamented duchess was always writ
ing about
oh. the tortures that back Is costing
me- I just exercise and exercise tin,
with all this twisting. bending, and wrig-
Cling from the waist I can soon qualify
as a contOrti0nist-
Then there are so many things one
can't do You can't sit all curled up in
heap or lie on your back or let your
self slump from the shoulders
You've got 10 give Up candy and all
the things that fght against that poetic
slenderness. The 1903 back Just must have
to be a credit to you.
It's costing me a fortune in corse-s.
too. / have TO wear the kind that lace
in front, for that curves in the waist at
the back better. though. OF course, IL YOU
are not short and fat the corset does not
matter SO much.
Ny waistline does. nevertheless. curve
in more, doesn't It? And I do look
taller, don't I?'
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

It is said on the best medical authority.
that hard work or even overworx does not
cause nervous prostration. but that work
combined with worry or worry alone will
play havoc with the nerves. 1t is pointed
out that the real labors In life the men
ana women who earn days wages and
ask nothing more than the necessities
their earnings bring each day are sur
prisingly free from nerve trouble. The
higher we go in civilization the more
sensitive become the nerves because our
work is OF a more delicate nature and
ambition has laid hold upon US Much
drinking. considerable worry. and irregu-
lar habits all combine against the health
and strength OF the nerves with the US
ual result OF superior numbers.
As matter OF fact work is the saliva
tion Of the human family. and each year
you see a stronger dislike TO retiring
from active service in men and women
who have earned rest. They prefer to
die in harness and activity or both mind
and body actually prolonEs their lives
am accustomed TO the sight Of an alert
old gentleman Of eighty-seven whom
nothing but illness keeps indoors Even
then l am sure he is busy, for idleness
IS no part OF his scheme Of life. When
a comparative young man he was forced
70 abandon a lucrative business in the
city and 1--we close 90 nature because OF a
bronchial trouble that a medicine would
not cure.
He had a lot OF sound sense, some
money and devoted wife. and land was
cheap on hill not 10 far from the city
he loved. So he purchased a large tract
and began the erection OF a home doing
an equal part OF The work with the men
he hired When that house was finished
he built another. then another. till he had
a settlement and stock Of health that
has carried him TO the present age He
has lived a remarkably active life ard
nothing else would suit him. During the
worse snowstorm OF the winter. when
foot passengers was so few as to excite
curiosity. i saw the man blowing his
way through snow and wind as n he had
tie vigor and strength CT twenty-five
years. know Of men only one-third OF
his age who do not 90 out in such
weather unless driven by necessity.
This old man scarcely knows that he
has nerves and he has worked hard all
through his life, from choice, too. He
has not worried. though. and that is the
secret Of normal condition. He eats
regularly and sleeps WELL and that is
just what a great many men and women
DO not. Nothing will wear the nerves
down to the quick like lack cf sleep
and irregular meals, with the sf0mache
trouble sure 10 follow I'm their wake. ser
ioUsly interfere with the sOundness OF
slumber. II is eaFv enough 10 account
sor the nervous disorder OF the idle and
pleasure-lOving classes or understand the
mental ravages OF GRIEF, but the great
majority can keep a mental balance by
wholesome work. recreation IN moder-
alton and a reasonable observance Of the
laws OF health. BETTY BRADEEN.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
Carr nf thn EIhn,r,

Don't use your elbows as props. my
dear" said the wen-groomed mother to
her daughter. 1T makes them ugly.
You can't have dimpled elbows If you
persist in making them work hard"
Short sleeves are still the style, so
elbows are very important feature, and
II Is impossible to take too much care
Of the dimpled arms with which nature
Is supposed 70 provide US. Soft. white
elbows may be cultivated and kept in
condition by soaking them every day IN
very hot water. and then rubbing with
cold cream or skin food.
Callous elbows are one OF the first
signs OF age, and she Is lucky who has
begun 20 care for her arms before the
dinIples of youth entirely disappear.