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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-26
FINANCIAL.

MONEY LOANED Low rates. easy
terms. Th0mpsOn's loan and real
estate agency. Wide stairs. 40
Main stree. Bonds automatic
phone No ZOOS.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-26
FIRE INSURANCE.

Richmond Insurance Agency. Hans n.
kol, Mgr. ZIG Main. 14tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Insecticides.

A layer of lime applied to the surface
when the ground is dry and the wealth
er clear, will sometimes drive ants
from their villages.
a watering of hot cayenne pepper
tea, as hot as the hand will bear, will
rid plants Of ants and many other pests
if applied at their roots.
To do away with rose pests mix by
rapidly stirring a tablespoonful Of coal
oil with a pint Of very hot, strong soap
suds and when well mixed add this to
enough hot suds to make gallon. Mix
a pint of unslaked lime with a quart of
water, and when settled pour the clear
lime water into the coal Oil emulsion
adding to this a teaspoonful of paris
green, stirring it all rapidly and thor
oughly Keep this mixture well stirred
when using and spray or syringe the
leaves, under and upper sides, with
plenty of the mixture. 1t will be
good" for the bush, if not healthy for
the bugs and slugs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Poisoning Hophers Is Best.

Strychnine is the most effectively
known poison for killing the pocket
gopher, and this method is recommend
ed by the United States Department
Of Agriculture for general use. Strych-
MIA sulphate is the most convenient
form of the poison, since it is freely
soluble in hot water and in the natural
juices used for bait To disguise it's
bitterness so that the gephers may not
be deferred from eating the bait sugar
is often used. A sugar syrup is pre-
pared as follows: Dissolve an ounce of
strychnia sulphate in pint of boiling
water. Add a pint of thick sugar
syrup scented by adding a few drops
of oil Of anise, but this is not essen
tial. If preserved in a closed vessel
the syrup will keep Indefinitely.
The above quantity is sufficient to
poison a half bushel of shelled corn Or
other grain, but corn is recommended
The grain is STEPPED in hot water and
allowed to soak over night. 1t is then
drained and soaked for several hours
in the poisoned syrup. Before using
cornmeal may be added to take up the
excess of moisture.
The prepared bait is introduced into
the underground runways of the goph-
ers with a long-handled spoon. A spade
handle sharpened, with a metal point
makes a good dibble for making holes
into the runways. Having located the
runway with the dibble, move 1t from
side to side to firm the soil about the
hole and then withdraw. This will
leave hole for the bait to be dropped
into Some prefer to cover the holes,
but 1t is better not to do so.
Bait should be placed in the main
runways and not in the short laterals
near the mounds. A skillful operator
can go over twenty TO forty acres of
badly infested land in a day, and If the
work is carefully done at a time when
the gophers are active all animals
should be destroyed by the first app,i-
cation.
Under favorable conditions the use
Of carbon bisulphide can be made sue
ceSsfuily, but extreme care must be
exercised in handling the stuff, as it is
very infiammable and must be kept
away from all fire. It forms a heavy
gas that goes into the burrows and
kills the animals. An ounce Of carbon
bisulphide for each burrow is sufficient,
but even at that it is rather an ex-
pensive method. The chemical is pour-
ed over a bunch of rags or cotton waste
and this pushed into the burrow, which
should be quickly closed.
Traps are also used by some with
good results. The ordinary steel traps,
as well as special gopher traps, are
used. However, the poisoning with
strychnine is undoubtedly the best and
cheapest method Of Kidding ones farm
Of the pests
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
A weII-Rouuaed Courxe

Down in Georgia last summer the
citizens Of a town of about six thou
sand people arranged for Chautauqua
Assembly. They held the meetings in
a large tent about a mile from town,
says writer in the Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger, and the attendance was
large from the first day.
An enterprising Snowman heard of
the large crowds and came TO town the
second day with a steam merry-go-
round, which he located about half
way between the town and the Chau-
tauqua grounds.
Along in the afternoon a young man
from the country districts was accost-
ed by citizen of the town.
well, Ezry, 1 suppose you been in
to the Chautauqua?
Il shore have. Just come from thar
now"
How'd you like it?7 asked the
townSman.
Fine" the young man replied, en-
Enthusiastically. 4 rode on the thing
nine times"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
BLACK ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
Physician Called 1t Eczema in Worst
Form-Patient Despaired of Cure

Physician Called 1t Eczema in Worst
Form-Patient Despaired of Cure
-Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.
About four years ago l was affilct-
ed with black Splotches all over my
face and a few covering my body
which produced a severe itching irrita-
ton. and which caused me great deal
Of suffering, to such an extent that
was forced to call in two of the lead
ing physicians of -. After thor
ough examination of the dreaded COM
plant they announced it TO be skin &c
zema in the worst form. Their treat
ment did me no good. Finally l be
came respondent and decided TO discon-
tinue their services My husband pur-
chased a single set of . the Cuticura
Remedies, which entirely stopped the
breaking out. 1 continued the use of
the Cuticura Remedies for six months,
and after that every splotch was en-
tirely gone. l have not felt symptom
of the eczema since. which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie E. Sledge $40
Jones Ave. Selma. Ala, Oct 2S, 1906"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
A Trying Prescription.

There was little doubt in the doctor S
mind that Mr.. Lambkin's recovery from
an attack of nervous exhaustion would
be more rapid if Mrs. Lambkin were a
less animated and constant talker.
Mrs. Lambkin had never felt that
her husbands trouble was serious. Her
own health was in a far more precari-
Gus condition than his, she felt sure.
I'VE didn't need to come to the coun-
try on his account any more than on
mine,'' she told the doctor on his third
visit. "As | say to Mr.. Lambkin, day
after day, if he'd rise above his feel
ings as | do, and take an interest in
everything, and ask questions and OBJ
serve, and draw people out, he'd for
get himself. Now / know perfectly well
that l have a high temperature this
morning, and l should like you to look
at my tongue"
She thrust out her long and lively
tongue for the doctors inspection. and
waited for his answer.
Il see, madam" he said at last
grayely, that it is sadly in need of
exactly what l am prescribing for your
husband-perfect rest and quiet for at
least six hours day for the next three
months"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
People Tell Each Other About Good
Things.

Twelve years ago few people in the
world knew of such a preparation as a
Powder for the Feet. To-day after the
genuine merit of Aliens Foot-Ease has
been told year after year by one gratifed
person to another, there are millions who
would as soon go without a dentifrice as
without Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t is clean
ly, wholesome, healing, antiseptic powder
to be shaken into the shoes, which has
given rest and comfort to tired and aching
feet in all parts of the world. 1t cures
while you walk. Over 10000 testimOn-
ias of cures of smarting, swollen, per-
spring feet. 1t prevents friction and
wear of the stockings and will save in
your stocking bill ten times its cost each
year. limitations pay the dealer a larger
profit, otherwise. you would never be Of
fered a substitute when you ask for Al
lens Foot-Eas the original powder for
the feet. limitations are not advertised
because they are not permanent. For
every genuine article there are many imi-
tations The imitator has no reputation
to sustain-the advertiser has. 1t stands
to reason that the advertised article is
the best, otherwise the public would not
buy it and the advertising could not be
continued. When you ask for an article
advertised in this paper, see that you get
ii. Refuse limitations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
"onann.S Wit.

An emperor of Germany besieged 6
city which belonged to one of his re-
belliOus noblemen. After the siege had
lasted for a long time the emperor de-
termined 10 take it by storm and to de
stroy all it contained by fire and sword
He did not, however, wish to injure
the defenseless women; therefore, he
sent proclamation into the town, say
ing that all the women might leave
the place unhurt and carry with them
whatever they held most precious. The
nobleman's wife instantly decided tc
take her husband. and the other women
followed her example. They soon is
sued from the city gate in long pro,
cession. each one with her husband on
her shoulders. The emperor was sc
much struck with the noble conduct OF
the women that he spared all; even the
city itself was left untouched.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Two Uncom Portable Beds.

An old mountain preacher used to
lived at the county seat of a mountain
county. Back in the hills somewhere
lived one of his clients, whom he had
| occasionally entertained with the ready
hospitality of Kentucky. When he left
the client always invited the lawyer to
come to see him when in his neigh
bOrhOod
Business called the lawyer back into
the hills one winter day, and late in
the afternoon he found himself in the
vicinity of his client. He decided to
accept the often-repeated invitation.
After inquiry, he found the shack
one of the poorest he had ever seen. AS
there was no sign of barn or shed, he
blanketed his horse and hitched him
in the lee of the house.
His warm welcome was genuine, but
supper was in accord with the sur
rOundings, and at bedtime he was con-
Quoted to the loft, which he found
bare of beds, but well filed with part
ly dried cornstalks. He was hidden to
make his bed on the fodder.
His overcoat furnished inadequate
protection. After a short nap, he wax
ened, stiff with cold. He remembered
the big fireplace with the backlog, and
decided to go downstairs and start the
fire.
The Goals frightened as he stirred
them and added kindling. The sparks
and smoke began their ascent, when
the guest noticed a strange commotion
at the back of the fireplace. This
stopped when the Oldest son of the fam
lily, covered with SCOT and ashes,
scrambled from the backlog, where he
had gone to- sleep for the night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
About Tying Wool.

The leading wool merchants of Bos-
ton are advising wool growers on the
matter of Irvine for tying ieeces. They
admoniSh them thus:
Do not tie your wool with sisal or
binder twfne. Manufacturers and deal
ers in the East are up in arms against
the practice. The manufacturer is
more and more unwilling to accept
from the dealer wool where the fleeces
are tied with sisal or binder Irvine, and
the time has come when the buyer Of
wool must discriminate against this
kind Of twine. In untying the fleeces
it is impossible TO remove this kind Of
Irvine without leaving some fibers in
the wool, and this causes a defect in
the goods when made, to the annoy
ance and expense of the manufacturer
who has to put such pieces Of goods
into his seconds. It leaves white or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
WOuIdu't Tin If.

A Toronto man who visited England
last summer appears to think that
country the champion tip taker. He
says: We'll, had tipped every man
from the swell gent who seemed to
own the house of commons down TO
the hireling who gummed the wrong
labels on my luggage. and l went into
the waiting room on the landing stage
at Liverpool to wash my hands of ev-
erything English, and what do you
think stared me in the face when l
had finished? \ placard saying. Please
tip the BASIN I'll be hanged If I
did :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
"TWO TOPERS."
A Teachers Experiencc.

any friends call me The Postum
Preacher" writes a MINI. school
teacher, because l preach the gospel
of Postum everywhere 1 go, and have
been the means of liberating many
'coffee-pot slaves
81 don't care what they call me SO
long as 1 can help others to see what
they lose by sticking to coffee, and
can show them the way to steady
nerves, clear braiE. and general good
health by using Postum.
while a school girl l drank coffee
and had fits of trembling and went
through a siege of nervous prostratioII,
which took me three years to rally
from
Mother coaXed me to use Postum,
but l thought coffee would give me
strength. SO things went, and when |
married 1 found my husband and l
were both coffee topers and l can sym
pathize with . drunkard who tries to
leave off his cups.
AT last in sheer desperation, l
bought a package of Postum, followed
directions about boiling it, served it
with good cream, and asked my hus-
band how he liked the coffee.
"We each drank three cups apiece,
and what a satisfied feeling it left. Our
conversion has lasted several years and
will continue as long as we live, for it
has made US new-nerves are steady,
appetites good, sleep sound and re-
freshing."
There's a Reason" Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Greek, Mich. Read
THE Road TO MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true, and full OF
human interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN
instrumental Music.

That a word may convey vastly diff
ferent meanings when differently used
is amusingly illustrated by story
from the Brooklyn Life.
Have We heard me daughter Mona
sing lately?" asked Mr.. Dugan.
Both lately and early" said Mr..
Hogan. IT'S the fine Instrumental
music she do make"
'Ye ignoramus! Sure, singing amt
instrumental music!" Indignantly re-
piled Mr. Dugan.
''keegan told me it was insthrumen-
tai in causing him to move two blocks
away from yer house."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Scattering an Illusion.
The Office was seeking the man.

Line ONCE was seeking the man.
Not that l care anything about him, y
explained the office, but merely as a
concession to the popular idea that l
ought to seek him
Having thus satisfied the ethical re-
quirements, of the case, the Office, weary
ing Of the perfunctory search, reached out
and grabbed a man who was seeking the
ofice.-Chicago Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

was broken by a troublesome weakness
and the secretions seemed to, burn like
acid. l was in an awful condition and
doctors did not seem to help. Doan's
Kidney Pills benefited me from the first
and soon made me a strong and healthy
woman"
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

yellow streaks throughout the goods,
as it viii not take any dye. A farmer
buying a piece Of wooden goods, either
black or colOred, would hardly accept
a piece streaked with white or yellow.
a farmer who insists on tying up
his wool with binder irvine will run the
risk of having it rejected altogether or
be obliged to stand reduction of sew
eral cents a pound. Wool should be
tied with small, hard twine that viii
not rub off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

ties. Mrs. 4. S.
Payne, of sol Third
Ave. So, Columbus,
Miss, suffered for
years. She says: 1.-The
pains in my back,
sides and loins were
so terrible that I
often smothered a
scream. Every move
meant agony. Ny rest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Surer GRASP.

"One objection to your poem," said the
editor, glancinG through the manuscript,
'iS that Whittier once wrote poem EN-
bodying substantially the same IDEAS
DO You mean to say, sir" Numbered
the siX-foot caller, that i"
but you have improved on them, my
dear sir" hastily interposed the editor :;
you have improved on them immensely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
A Bit Different.

Towne-There's one thing about my
wife. She makes up her mind if she
can't afford q thing that she doesn't
need it.
Notwithstanding like my wife
only she buys it first and makes up her
mind Observation-Disclosures Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Controlling Cahhnre Insect

The growth Of cabbage plants for
late setting has been a very uncertain
venture in parts Of New York State
for several years. Maggot-f1ies and
f1ea-beetles have become so plentiful in
cabbage sections that only small frac-
tons of the seed sown give plants
worth setting; so that many growers
have had to import large numbers Of
plants from other States, with greatly
increased expense and liability of in
Producing disease. A simple and, so far
as tested, a feasible and cheap method
for controlling insects on seed beds
was tested, not originated. by the
Geneva Station last year, and the de
tails Of the experiment are given in
Bulletin No. sol. 4 small bed was
covered with cheesecloth screening and
the plants completely protected from
maggots. From 1900 square feet Of
bed $4,000 sets were taken, while from
check plat intended to set forty
acres only plants enough for a little
over four acres were secured. By tax
ing off the cover for a week before
setting, the plants were hardened so
that there was no more whiting than
with plants grown in the open air. The
screening method is very inexpensive,
and is apparently more promising than
any spraying or soaking Of the soil
with insecticides.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
The Kind to Serve.

Experimental (dogmatically) = You
have to handle these children with
gloves.
Tired Teacher (fippantly) Kid
gloves baltimore American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
''Dry Farming Reclaims Desert.

"Dry Farming" Reclaims Desert.
Dry farming will eventually make
the sO-called arid region Of the west
ern highlands blossom like a rose. In
half a dozen Wyoming counties it is
being adopted with complete success.
The State is encouraging it, and has
provided a department of dry farm
ing, with DR.. c. V. Cook at its head.
With proper irrigation and irrita-
tion," says Commissioner Cook, "the
desert of the West will in time disap-
pear. The possibilities of redemption
in this arid territory are being demon
strated more and more every year.
Land that was valueless ten years ago
now produces bountiful crops"
Dry farming is the irritation part
of it. 1t is simply the science of using
to its utmost the meager rainfall of
this arid region. The secret lies in
storing up every bit of moisture pos
sible. 1t merely consists Of keeping
the surface of the ground covered with
dust mulch or blanket, which retains
the moisture.
You have noticed that after a rain
the earth forms a crust. You would
think this crust would prevent the
moisture from escaping, but it does
not 1t is full of little holes through
which the sun and air, especially In
high attitudes, draws the moisture.
Here is where dry farming comes
in. This misunderstanding crust is
pulveriZed into a dust blanket by fire.
quent narrowing or discing The soft
earth is made foury and close lying,
and neither the sun nor the air action
can draw the moisture through it.
No expensive equipment is required.
A 14-inch gang plow for four horses,
so that the blowing may be deep, the
deeper the better, is used mostly. a
boy with four good horses and a three
section disc harrow can cover thirty to
thirty-five acres of plowed ground a
day. This narrowing must be done
several times until the ground is thor
oughly pulverized upon the surface.
Plowed ground must be narrowed after
each acknowledgements, Wyo., Cor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

While blowing on his California
ranch a Spaniard ran his plowshare
into a box containing $4,000 in the
eight-sided gold slugs used years ago
in California by the Spanish people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
The Modern Nomad.

did you ask that man why he paid
rent instad of owning his own homer"
asked one real estate agent.
Yes" answered the other. ''He said
ha didn't. He kept moving. Wash
ington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
10 Nnu Ear piay

If not You are missing half the pleasure
of life just order from your grocer few
packages of "OUR-PlE' and learn how easy
1t is TO make Lemon, Chocolate and Custard
pies that will please you. If your grocer
won't supply you, go to one who will. Put
up by u-Zerta Food Co. Rochester. y. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Unsolicited Tribute,

Aunt Lefty said her little nephew
from the city, Il saw bearded lady in
a dime museum once. She was a fake
but you're the real thing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Spraying grain fields as a means of
killing mustard is an idea which is
gaining great prominence IN the grain
raising region of the Northwest. 1t
seems to be a pretty well established
fact that the scheme is practical.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Fooled. Baked, Trun Down.

Il will follow you TO the end of the
earth" Kissed the villain in her she'll
like ear. But the clever girl fooled
him-she didn't go there.-Boston
Transcript
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

In London they hold what is called
a cart-horse parade. 1t stimulates in
terest in the not-always-happy lot Of
the work horse. The idea is becoming
fashionable in some of our own east
ern cities
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

The last-minute plan of buying a
farm machine is a lax one. 1t gives op-
portunity for the loss of time and
money, for bad temper to generate,
the postponement of chore hours into
the night, and the inducing Of a bad
digestion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Johnny, what's a patriot?"
a boy who'd RAIDER miss seein' d
game dan go in on a ball knocked over d
fence by de visitin' team."-Louisvin
Courier Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Making good and "a square DEAF
are slang expressions that carry 4
whole sermon with them if given the
right amount of thought.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
A BARNARD Incident.

Miss Bantam-What ais you that
you are looking so glum?
Mr.. Shanghai-Tve fallen down and
broken my wishbone, l think.
Miss Bantam-Oh, how delightful :.
And did you make a wish?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

The Industrious hen is no longer
overlooked when it comes to figuring
up the income from a well-regulated
farm.