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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Schumacher left
for Chicago Tuesday nighton business
Judge Potter left for Wausau We'd
nesday to attend the Woodmen con-
yention.
Irwin Mulkins left for Coda,
Wyoming, where he will locate if he
finds the country to his liking.
Miss Lillian Loeding of Winona,
MINI. arrivedsTuesday, to visit with
her sister Mrs. A. F. Dretzke.
Mrs. F. M. Billmyre of Heineman is
a guest at the home of A. F. Billmyre
of this city.
Peter Ule is in Stevens Point this
week looking after property interests
he has there.
County Judge S. G. Potter of Green
Lake, Green Lake County was a guest
at the J. T. Sherman home Tuesday.
R. Raglan left for Wausau We'd
nesday to attend the executive
convention of the Wisconsin Valley
Foresters association which was
in session in that city.
Henry Geise of this city and John
Flanagan of Vesper, left for Wausau
yesterday to attend the convention
of the state camp Of the NJ. w. A.
held in that city.
MIR. and Mrs James Miller are eX-
pecting their son Harry and wife this
week from Aurora, Illinois, for a
short visit. While they are home they
hope to have family reunion.
Miss frankie Morgan, who is en-
ployed at the home of f. J. Wood in
this city, was called to her home in
Rudolph on account of the serious
illness of her father.
Mrs. Frank Willard, who has been
visiting with her parents, DR.. and
Mrs, A. L. Ridgman, for the past
week, returned to her home at Nee
nah Wednesday.
Mrs. Brooks, who has been visiting
at the home Of her mother Mrs. Gill
key for the past two or three days,
returned to her home in Green Lake
Friday.
James Keyes, accompanied by his
father w. A. Reyes, left for Milwau-
kee Friday, where the former
will consult with a specialist regard
ing his physical condition.
VIM. Fl. Rozell, formerly of this city
now of Plainield, who has been here
for the past week looking after proper
ty interests returned to bis home
Monday.
Bert Mcdonald and Hugh Goggins,
who have been visiting their parents
in this city for the past week, re-
turned to Ripon Saturday to continue
their school work.
The Wonderland and Olympic thea
tres are in as popular favor as ever and
the interests don't appear to lag.
Patrons seem to travel from one tC
| the other whenever they are out Of an
evening for pleasure.
Prof. Fl. S. YOuker returned from
i Madison Friday where he delivered
two address eS before large audiences
at the State University on the Qualit'
les teachers should posses in giving in.
| StructiOn to pupils.
Cor. G. ". Kellner of Co. NJ. 10Th
U. S. Inf. located at Fort Crook, Neb,
arrived home Friday night for visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs f. K.
Kellner of this city. Cor. Kellner is
on a twenty days furlough.
VIM. Cresy of Stevens Point war.
time "bunk" mate Of J. E. Ingraham
of Babcock, who mas been spending
the past week in our city visiting
with Old-time friends and acquaint'
ances, returned to his home Monday
John P. Henry, of Minneapolis, was
here over Sunday visiting his parents
and friends. He returned Monday &C,
companied by his brother W. j., who
will assist him in doing carpenter
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Congregatlon Still Waitinu,

A preacher, after sending his hat
round among the brethren and vain
ly urging them to contribute, clasped
his hands. raised his eyes, and said:
Lord, this is the toughest crowd
have ever found. | have preached in
the Black Jack neighborhood. and have
ridden the Red Range circuit, but this
congregation occupies place little
further removed from the giving spout
than any people / ever saw. Amen
Then, turning to the sexton, he said:
I've two gallons of old whisky stored
away not far from here. AS l don't
use liquor myself, am going to give
1t to some worthy man. Carry the
hat around once more" The hat came
back full OF silver. The preacher went
into the woods to look for the whisky.
Up to e few hours ago he had not re-
turned.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
GUT OUT FOR A FINANcIER.
shrewd Rascal Made Good Thing Out
Of WhistIing Geese.

Two rogues passed poultry shop.
Seeing two geese hung up for sale one
of the rogues inserted in the gullet
OF the goose little bulb with whistle
attached. When the bulb was pressed
the whistle sounded.
Then, entering the store, he told the
proprietor that he had hanging out
side a very rare kind Of whistling
goose. The proprietor at once sold
the goose for big sum to very
learned professor, who was astonished
to hear about the whistling goose.
Seeking the man who had placed the
whistle in the gullet of the bird, the
proprietor asked him If he knew
where others like it could be OBJ
tanned
We'll" said the crafty fellow, 81
know Of only one place, and IL you will
pay me big price l will get several
for you"
So the rogue brought a dozen fowls,
in the gullet Of each of which he
thrust a whistle, and was paid an ex.
orbitant price for them before the
hoax was discovered.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
HER CHOICE OF DEMISE.
Pathetic Thought Of Little Girl Who
Had Lost Playmate.

Mary had for neighbor a small play
mate, a much-loved and attractive boy.
The little lad rushed across the street
one day, throwing back glance at his
mother. At that instant a trolley car
swept around the corner and the re-
sulting tragedy threw the town into
mourning. Each family wept as
though its own son had been lost.
Mary was utterly disconsolate and,
little as she had previously known of
death, realized in childish way the
added horror of this one. In her con-
vulsive grief. and while her father and
mother sat with sobs in their throats
and tears overlooking, Mary straight
ened up and sobbed:
Mother, when die hope it will be
OF disease and not of a damage!"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
General Demand

of the Well-Informed Of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to bs
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its OK
cellent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is ono of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA 10 given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactur by tho Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cent?
per bottle.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
ECZEMA FOR SIS YEARS.
Suffered Torments from Birth-In
FrightfuI condition-Got No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.

Il had an itching. tormenting ecze.
ma ever since l came into the world.
and l am now a man So years old
| tried all kinds of medicines l heard
of, but found no relief. 1 was truly
in a frightful condition. At last |
broke out all over with red and white
boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great
pain and misery, but l kept from
scratching as well as l could. l was
so run down that l could hardly do
my work. l used Cuticura Soap, Oint-
ment, Resolvent, and Pills for about
eight months, and l can truthfully say
l am cured. Hale Bordwell, Upton,
Ia, Aug. II. 1907"
Il cheerfully endorse the above tes-
timonial. 1t is the truth. know Mr.
Bordwell and know the condition he
was in. Nelson R. Burnett, Upton. Ia"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
HOW DO THEY GET INF
Physiological Problem That Nora
Could Not Solve.

A Philadelphia physician tells of an
amusing conversation between two
Irish girls in domestic service who,
while on the board walk at Atlantic
City one day not long ago. were ex-
changing views as to their various
physical ailments.
Its sthrange thing, amt it..
Norah," asked one of the girls, "how
nanny new koinds of diseases people
get these days. Only this mor-rnin'
were readin' an advertisement of a
new midicine. 1t said it were wonder
rful for a sluggish liver"
"Gwan!" exclaimed the other girl,
scornfully. Liver trouble ant no
new disase. Me own grandfather was
havin' liver trouble whin l were not
more'n tin years Old
Maybe" was the laconic response.
But" added Norah, what l want to
know is: how do thin slugs get inside
the liver, anyhow w?"-Illustrated Sun
day Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.
land
again!)

A lady writer who not only has done
good literary work, but reared a
family, found in Grape-Nuts the ideal
food for brain work and to develop
healthy children. She writes:-
Il am an enthusiastic proclaimer of
Grape.Nuts as a regular diet. / for
merly had no appetite in the morning
and for years while nursing my four
children, had insufficient nourishment
for them.
unable to eat breakfast felt faint
later. and would go to the pantry and
eat cold chops, sausage, cookies, dough-
nuts or anything / happened to find.
Being a writer, at times my head felt
heavy and my brain asleep.
when | read of Grape-Nuts / began
eating 1t every morning, also gave 1t
to the children, including, my 10
months old baby, who soon grew as
fat as little pig. good natured and
contented.
within a week I had plenty of
breast milk, and felt stronger within
two weeks. / wrote evenings and
feeling the need OF sustained brain
power, began eating a small saucer OF
Grape-Nuts with milk instead of my
usual indigestible hot pudding, pie, or
cake for dessert at night.
"Grape-Nuts did wonders for me
and learned to like It,. did not mind
my housework or mothers cares, for
| felt strong and full of go / grew
plump. nerves strong. and when I
wrote my brain was active and clear:
indeed, the dull head pain never re.
turned"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read. 1.-THE Road to
Wellville." IN pkgs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Macaroni Wi-eat,

Salzer's strain of Macaroni or Kubanka
wheat is absolutely pure and is from seed
obtained from the Department of Agr.
culture. Our strain is Dakota grown
which laughs at droughts and clements
and positively mocks black rust that ter
rible scorch and would be ashamed of
itself if it did not return from 40 to so bu.
of the finest wheat the sun shines on per
acre in good Ill, Ia, Mich, Wis, Ohio,
Penn. No. Neb., Kan, and other lands,
and 40 to 60 bu. per acre in arid lands. No
rust, no insects, no failure.
JUST SEND 1Oc AND THIS NOTICE
to tie John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, and they will send you the
gether with free. samples of farm seeds
such as Macaroni Wheat. Billion Dollar
Grass, Victoria Rape, Sainfoin. the dry
soil luxuriator. Bromus Inermis the des-
ert grassifier, Emperor William Oats, more
original than the Emperor himself, ETC.,
etc, etc.
And if you send lac they will mail in
addition a package of farm seed never be-
fore seen by you. John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis. X. & w.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Modus Vivendi.
men will
some fel-

The handsome but impecunious
young chap who had married the rich
and elderly widow began to hint that
1t was time to give him the control of
her funds and the management of her
estate.
"Launcelot," she said, II shall allow
you a sufficient income for the supply
OF your wants. but expect to keep
my business affairs in my own hands.
This is not consolidation. This is a
limited partnership"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Power Of Deceivino.

There is Brooklyn woman who
possesses servant who is a model in
all respects save one-in that she is
none too truthful.
Lately the mistress has been using
all her eloquence to make Nora see
the error of her deceitfulness. But at
last she had to own herself beaten
when, Nora, with beaming Irish
smile. turned and in a most cajoling
tone said:
Sure, now, mum, an wot de We
suppose the power of desavin' was
given us fer?"-Illustrated Sunday
Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Runnlno No Risk.

"What?" asks the maiden aunt.
Going to marry that Mr.. Newwun
Why, you hardly know the man, Imo-
gene. In the few days you have been
acquainted with him you cannot pos
sibly have learned anything of his fam.
lily Of antecedents or habits or per.
sonal circumstances"
THAT is true, Aunt Keturah. But
you have always told me that no wom-
an who knows anything about man
will marry him. Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
H0w'S ThisP

We Offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for .nv
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured By Hsiis
FL. CHENEY CO., Toledo. q.
We the UNDERLINED, have known r. J. Chsney
or,bie in al business: transactions and nnancisiiy
aoie 70 carry out any obligetions made By his nr.
WALpINo, KINNAN d NARyIN
Wholesale DruEgtsts, Toledo O
Halrs CatafIh Cure 10 taken internally actins
directly upon the blood and mucous surraces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs conta ~
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. ."
Take Halle Family PIla for conatfnaffon
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Meat of the coeoanut.

Your honor" said the lawyer. II
ask the dismissal of my client on the
ground that the warrant fails to state
that he hit Bill Jones with malicious
intent"
This court" replied the country
justice, "ain't a graduate of none of
your technical schools. 1 don't care
what he hit Bill with. The pint is.
did he hit him? Proceed"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Doan's Kidney Pills to persons suffer.
ing from kidney disorders. backache,
etc. 1t is the best remedy 1 have
ever known and I will gladly answer
any questions about it,"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, NJ. Y,
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Ixx,s STRENGTH.

An ivy plant which established itself
in crevice of the tower of st. John
the Baptist church at marlborough.
England, undermined the foundation
and lifted stones out of place until Il
will cost $4,000 to make repairs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

ney and bladder ills.
Judge Wills knows
the value of Doan's
Kidney Pills an d
will answer the ques-
tions OF any sufferer
who writes to him.
The judge says: '"I
ta e pleasure in
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Things Mixed.

Little Willie, who had been listening
TO some scientific talk about the
brains functions, pondered over some
new expressions he had heard, and
that night when he was going to bed
asked earnestly:
Mamma, when peoples hair begins
to turn. is it because the gray matter
in their brains is leaking through"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
No Chance At All.

But said Doggett. "why don't
you argue the thing out with your
wife?"
10Y" replied Meeker, my wife has
very positive views on that subject.
The moment opened my mouth she
would put her foot down, and"
THE idea. should think you'd
choke"
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

"Brown's Bronchial Troches"
are helpful to singers. teachers and
clergymen for clearing the voice. Con
tain nothing harmful.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The more money girl has to burn
the easier it will be for her to find a
leap-year match.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cass
OF Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles In
5to II days or money refunded. Soc.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
Always Absent.

Quizzem-To what religious demon.
ination do you belong?
Stayaway-rm seventh.day alb.
sentist.-Kansas City Times.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

You Will be surprised to find how
much good there is in the world 1
you'll sit up and take notice.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

1t is the confiding nature OF some
women that makes them want to tell
you their family troubles before you
have known them ten minutes.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Why not the Natural laxative, Garfield
Tea? It's Pure, Mild and Potent. Made
of Herbs. Write for samples. Garfield Tea
Co.. Brooklyn, n. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The surer a girl is about a man S
being in love with her the less sure
she is about being in love with him.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Many a man has been saved from
foolishness by having reputation to
1--we up to.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

or course men are not vain. but Just
tell man OF so that he doesn't lool
day over 80 and watch the effect.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.

From October to May, Colds are the most fre
quent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
QClNINE removes cause. E.W Grove on box 25c
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
POLICE JUDGE WILLS.
Will Gladly Answer the Questions Of
any Inquirer.

1t is a generous offer that Police
Judge j. H. Wills. Of Cloverport, KY,
makes to sufferers from backache. kid
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

1t is up to the dental student to take
drawing lessons.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

ONLY ONE "BROMO oUININE"
That Is LAXATIVE II BROMO QUININE, Look for
the signature Of y; w. GROVE Used the World
over 10 Cure Cold In Ono Day. 2Jc.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
GREATN ESS.

The man who has greatness thrust
upon him is always sure that he could
have achieved it if that had been nec-
eSsary.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces in
aammation allays pain. cures wind colic. &c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

She-And did my Duckums do lot
OF work-work at the Office last night?
He-A-er-yes. dear; in fact, dar-
ling, l was so much occupied that
have never known time go as quickly
as it did last night.
She-Yes, dear, didn't it!
(And Dickums wasn't out late
againN
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27

The back is the handspring of
woman's organism. 1t quickly calls
attention to trouble by aching. It
tells, with other symptoms, such as
nervousness, headache, pains in the
loins, weight in the lower part of
the body, that woman's feminine
organism needs immediate attention.
In such cases the one sure remedy
which speedily removes the cause,
and restores the feminine organism
to healthy, normal condition is
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ingdown feeling, f1atulency, indiges-
tiOn, ,diZZineSs.o or nervous prostration.
Gilpin observer., 1908-02-27
LYDIA E.PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Mrs. Will Young, of Columbia
Ave, Rockland, Me-, says:
'' was troubled for a long time with
dreadful backaches and pain in my
side, and was miserable in every way.
l doctored until l was discouraged and
thought would never get well. 1 read
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetabl
Compound had done for others and
decided to try it; after taking three
bottles can truly say that l never felt
so well in my life"
Mrs. Augustus Lyon, Of East Earl,
Pa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
Il had very severe backaches, and
pressing-down pains. Icould not sleep,
and had no appetite. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound cured me
and made me feel like new woman"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
FATTENlNG CHICKENS.
One Man Finds 1t Pays to Let tho
Farmers Fatten the Birds.

At the meeting of the Western On.
tario Poultry association, at Guelph,
Mr.. Adam Armstrong of Fergus told
of his experience in crate fattening
chicks. The first season he had 100
fattening crops, each having ca
pacity of 20 birds, made. At the end
of the season he was behind 800 and
the cost of the coops. Then he thought
of the plan of letting the farmers
have, the coops and do the fattening
themselves. This has worked SO well
that. though he sold the first coops, he
proposes to have more built. which he
will let out among the farmers for
nothing. He says he usually pays
seven cents a pound for unfattened
and and nine cents pound for fat
tened chickens. Chickens make best
gain when put in the coops az three to
four pounds weight, and should in
crease two pounds or more on FIVE
weeks feeding.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
ualue of Swamp Land.

Soil surveys of swamp lands re-
claimed generations ago as well as
surveys and special studies of unre-
claimed swamps in many states have
shown the possibilities of swamp
soils, says the United States depart
ment of agriculture. The knowledge
that some of these reclaimed swamp
lands are still exceedingly fertile
after 100 years of constant cropping
without fertilizers has helped arouse
a general interest in the drainage OF
swamps Again, the information
brought out by the soil survey that
certain swamps contain lands Of low
agricultural value shows the impor-
lance of a thorough knowledge OF the
soil and it's possibilities before We can
plan iatelligently reclamation schemes
involving the expenditure OF large
Gums of money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
Striking Effect in
Irish Crochet Work

In the new application of Irish
crochet the woman who likes to do
fancy work that will produce strlk-
ing effect without too much labor has
the means at hand. The expert work
er will make the patterns herself and
produce new designs. while the more
amateurish one can unpick the pat
terms from the old pieces of valuable
lace that have become too worn for
use.
Irish crochet, appliqued, as it's name
implies, consists of patterns of Irish
crochet lace appliqued on Brussels
net. The net, which must be the best
procurable, is cut to the required
shape, then q coarse thread is darned
through the mesh of the net about
one-eighth of an inch from the edge
all around This line represents the
Strengthening line used in ordinary
Irish crochet lace and is worked over
in the same way. On this ground
work of net the patterns are appll-
qued by arranging and lacking them
carefully in place, and afterwards sew
ing them neatly all around on the
back of the work.
Many women possess old pieces of
Irish crochet which regretfully are
cast aside as unwearable on account
of the filling having worn away, as
this is the portion that always wears
out first If they will examine the
lace they probably will find many OF
the patterns still are good and can be
given a new lease of life by unpicking
from them the remains of the sur
rounding filling and after carefully
cleaning them applique them. Heavy
Irish crochet lace is not so suitable
as the lighter makes, and the finer the
net the lighter the lace patterns must
be.
For a bolero, jacket, or dress the
strongest make of Brussels net is the
best Care must be taken to have the
patterns perfectly clean before apply
ing them to the net and to keep the
work from fingermarks in the process
of making. This easily can be done
by keeping a small piece of tissue pa
per between the fingers and the work.
Long strips of lace or insertion should
have the finished portion rolled up and
incased in paper as soon as 1t is
worked. In this way it will be kept
free from dust and look as clean and
crisp as it should when finished.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-16
To Hold the Turnover
Collars and Stocks

A collar case to hold the turnover
collars and short stocks that are now
SO much worn may be quickly made
from galatea, in inch wide pink and
white or blue and white stripes.
Have cut for you two pieces of
heavy cardboard Is inches long by six
wide, and paste over it on both sides
a single sheet of cotton wadding
which has been sprinkled with sachet.
Cut your galatea about an inch
wider all around than the board and
paste it smoothly to the outside OF
each piece, turning in the edges on
the wrong side and drawing it very
smooth and taut.
Use photographers paste and keep
the board under pressure all night.
On the inside of each haste q
smooth piece of white taffeta lining,
turning in the edges neatly and max
ing certain that there are no wrinkles.
Hem this to the galatea in tiny
stitches.
Have two pieces of inch and quar-
ter wide satin ribbon each yard
and an eighth long. Double each
piece and overcast it tc the backs of
the cardboard two inches from either
end. Do the stitching on the wrong
side, taking care that the ribbon is
sewed at exactly the same place on
each piece of board or the sides will
be uneven when tied in bows.