Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-09
the conference has developed impor-
tant projects

tant projects.
Chairmen should consult their COM
mittee on all questions, and after sub
their plan of work to the
Board for approval, they ehould with
the cooperation of their members
carry out their project, assuming all
responsibility, by attending to the ad-
vertiSing and all matters of business,
unless otherwise arranged by the
Board, and by pushing their commit
tee work to a finish.
A moments consideration of the
manifold duties Of the President will
reveal the injustice of asking her TO
take these responsibilities. There
must however be a general oversight
by the president and the cooperation
of the entire membership when de-
sired by the committee. Regarding
new members, the question is often
asked. Is an invitation necessary?
1t is true that, the constitution de-
mands that all names be submitted
to the Board of Directors, but no lady
wishing to work in the Federation in
order to assist in its altruistic projects
is at all likely to be rejected.
In resume of the Federation work
since its inception it is well to note
the value of creating sentiment.
There seems to be a period of agita-
tion necessary before minds are pre-
pared for new undertakings. If there
are no immediate visible results, be
not discouraged for in due season we
shall reap. if we faint not Continue
to agitate, sweetly, persistently and
tastefully. Last June we faced the
glaring signs of the Washburn Crosby
Co., and as reported by the Ciyics
Committee, sent them a request to
paint them out. There was long
period of waiting, then greater yigi-
lance-as the press has shown, and
victory at last. We believe that this
will be such an object lesson to local
advertisers that no more Objectionable
signs will be placed, and that grad
ually those now so annoying will be
removed 1t is the mission of this
organization to rid Grand Rapids of
the Objectionable, and to beautify it
Let members considered it their privi-
lege and duty to keep before their
business friends the up to-date
methods of advertising in progressive
cities, and explain that glaring bill
boards are not considered in good
taste today. Shall we wait until
neighboring cities set US the example,
or shall we have the courage to lead.
Never rest until the city has pur-
chased the east side river bank. south
of the bridge, and made the river
fronts above less Objectionable This
may not be accomplished in one or
two years but, the Federation must
never allow the public to forget these
possibilities. A recreation park and
riverside drives must be a fact of the
near future. With comparatively
little expense, a BEAUTIFUL drive could
be opened along the river from the
Northwestern bridge on the east side
down by the Seed Farm over the bluff
and following an old road by the river
for several miles, nearly to the Ne
koosa ferry. returning on the west
'side. Few cities could furnish so
beautiful q riverside drive. Most of
the east side is mill property,
and would no doubt be opened for
such purposes. North of town here are
unlimited possibilities.
(Continued.)
A Woman Tells How to Relieve Rheumatic
Pains.
Il have been a very great sufferer
from the dreadful disease, rheumatism
for number of years. | have tried
many medicines but never got much
relief from any of them until two
years ago when l bought bottle of
Chamberlain'S Pain Balm. | found
relief before | had used all of one
bottle, but kept on applying it and
soon felt like a differnt woman
Through my advice many of my
friends have tried it and can tell you
how wonderfully it has worked
Mrs. Saran A. Cole, 40 S. New ST.
Dover, Del. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is liniment. Tie relief from
pain which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost. 1t makes rest
and sleep possible. For sale by John
e Daily Druggist.