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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
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TRUSTING THE BOY.
Observation-Disclosures
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A business man sat in his Office talk
ing with a friend, when a messenger
boy appeared in the doorway. He was
so small that his chin hardly came
above the edge of the desk, but he had
a fine air of self-reliance and an hoa-
est-looking pair of blue eyes. The bust
ness man smiled and nodded, and the
boy smiled and nodded back at him.
Without many words, there seemed to
be a good understanding between them.
Remember where the First National
bank is?" asked the man, carefully
placing a roll of bank notes between
the leaves of bank book and swapping
a rubber band round the cover.
"Yessir," said the boy. still in the
same place, sir"
''Well, take this over and deposit ii
for me-" and the man handed the boy
the bark book and it's contents.
The boy vanished, and the visitor
drew breath of surprise mingled with
CONSERVATION.
do you think that's safeY' he asked.
Perfectly" answered the other.
"But do you think it's good for the
boy?"
How SOP"
"To put tempta ton in his way like
that. Why, you must have trusted him
with fully a hundred dollars! That's a
pretty big temptation for small
youngster 1t would be worse for him
to steal it than for you to lose it,
II have thought of that" said the
business man, more soberly, "a1d some
youngsters I wouldn't risk with it.
But the way 1 look at it is this: the
earlier a boy get used to temptation in
this world the better he is able to re-
sist it when he grows older.
''Now this is the kind of a boy who
likes to be trusted; appreciates it; hugs
it to his bosom; considers himself, in
fact, as an essential part of my bust
ness.
"The first time I let him deposit
money for me it was case of neces-
sity. My clerks were all out, couldn't
go myself. and yet the money had to
be in the bank before closing time. SO
1 rang up the messenger company,
and"
you'd never even seen the boy be-
fore?" interrupted the other.
IF l had I'd never noticed him par
ticularly. Well, in came our friend
Johnny-just a plain, honest-appearing
youngster in uniform. He looked scared
when he saw the roll of bills, and that
gave me confidence in him. But -
was back in ten minutes, and when he
came in it was almost funny to look at
him.
Responsibility had made him grow
up, so to speak, in those ten minutes
You sec I had trusted him, and he knew
it, and he had proved himself worthy.
Won his spurs, as it were.
"Now I have an arrangement with
the messenger company to send Johnny
whenever he's in when l ask for
messenger And Johnny, unknown to
himself, is right on the way to a better
job in this Office when he gets big
enough"
AS he spoke the door opened, and
Johnny, gri1ning a dignified grin, ap-
peared with the bank book.-Yo uths
Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
there is nothing in the history Of the

there is nothing in the history Of the
vice presidency which would warrant
anybody. no matter how "big" in his
own State or in his own estimation,
Of tossing it aside as beneath his dig
nifty.
OF the twenty-six men who have been
elected Vice Presidents, eight, or al
most'one in every three, have succeeded
to the presidency, either by election or
through the death or assassination Of
the President. Adams, Jefferson and
Van Buren, were elected in the regular
course Of affairs; Tyler and Fillmore
succeeded through the death of the
President from natural causes, while
Johnson, Arthur and Roosevelt came
into the highest Office through the
assassination of the President-Mr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

harmful though my inherited and acquired ideas
both lead to fear the too much than fear the
too little
often hard draw the between useful reg,,
lation and harmful meddling, and harder still have
that line respected when politics unfortunately becomes
involved with questions relating to business and public
less home affairs because they may be become re-
moely related to among the States the regu
lstion of which is granted exclusively to Congress-
the federal authority should be extended over all Of
these the States would become mere regions.
The preext for such extension of power is that rail-
roads teegraphs etc. have brought about the CONNER
cial unity Of the States But this is at all
because such commercial unity the very object in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
BIG VICE PRESIDENTS.
Nothing in the Office to Warrant Its
Being Tossed Aside.

In the first days Of the republic the
vice presidency was the consolation
prize for the candidate for the presi-
dency who received the second highest
vote. This system, however, insured
the election of a strong man, under or
binary circumstances, since he was pre-
sunably the best mon of the opposite
party. Some of the most iIlustrious
names in the early history of the coun-
try graced the roster of Vice Presi-
dents, and even after the old plan was
abandoned and the successful party
won all, while the losing party lost
all, there have been enough big" men
elected to the second highest Office in
the government to relieve it from the
opprobrium of what Mr. Cleveland so
felicitously called "innocuous des-
uetude"
The murder of three Presidents with
in the comparatively short space Of
forty years has called dramatic atten-
ton to the Importance of filling this
Office with men of ability. Certainly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
AMERICA NEVER BETTER OFF THAN NOW.
By Former Gov. OdeH of New Ye

Our government. which has ex-
listed for over century and a quar-
ter, is just as good to-day as 1t
was in the beginning. Our people
are as patriotic and as capable Of
government as ever In cur history,
but we have germ which induces
men not to commit murder exactly,
but to wallow in trough Of blasted
regulations.
Too much credence is given rumors
and too little to facts. 1t required
great courage to build railroads
through an unpeopled country; it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
Roosevelt having the added distinction
OF having been also elected in regular
course.
OUR SOLDIERS CAN SHOOT.

Uncle Sans Boys Hit an Enemy
They Can Scarcely See.
Almost unbelievable are some of the
target shooting records of Uncle Sans
rifemen stationed in the Philippines
Most Of the practice by the crack
companies in the Philippines has been
under the Australian skirmish system,
which provides a severe test on accu-
racy.
To understand what shooting under
the skirmish system means imagine a
man dressed in kahki whose color
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
CHICAGo'S COLISEUM.
Unlucky Building in Which Taft
Was Nominated

w NohIHAteu.
Ch1cago's Coliseum, at Wabash ave
nue. and 18th street, the building in
which the Republican national con-
Vention was held, has been an i'll
fated structure.
On Aug. %, 1899, two days after
the last of the enormous arched grid
ers Of iron had been put into place.
all Of them, II in number, fell like a
row of 10 pins, crushing out the lives
OF nine workmen and causing property
damage Of $4,000. The Orders,
which reach from one side of the build
Ing to the other and which constitute
the sole support of the vaulted roof.
had been placed, but not securely fas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

which would be linking part in whole structure in
which many specialists each had builders place.
Whatever that arbitrary subdyidng may be, how
ever it will be accepted economic law To-day no
farmer within reach Of markets would depend upon the
old general farming for profit how his father
may have scorned the introduction of the agricultural
school twenty In the the doctor
who to-day specalizes diseases Of the EYE ear and
throat" may live to the impossiby Of his young
embracing half much a profession. Nor can
this specialist say with certainty the next
twenty-five years such disease groups may disappear
altogether These suggestions only. They have a
rghtfu bearing upon the family community life as
subjects for thought.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

devise laws for the encouragement of industries 1t re-
quired liberal interpretations of constitution to make
country great and nothing has been accomplished
without abuse and criticism; and yet history makes
heroes of forefathers will the give to our
capable captains of industry other than robber
barons"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

The farmers of Somersetshire, En-
gland, say that thanks to the dust
raised by motor cars there is a re-
markable freedom from blight in their
orchards this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
R;APERS Pm 4xn1 PEOPLE

view In framing the clause which gives TO Congress the
exclusive power regulate among the States;
and the clause accompshes the purpose intended why
should anybody seek twist it Of shape by forced
construction?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
PROBLEM FOR THE BOYS FATHER.
By John A. HowIan

Dy JOHH n. TIOWIdHU.
That father who at the present time looks
about the prospective fields of specialization
in behalf of his young son confronts a situa-
ton which is perplexing. Long ago the world
Logan to prepare for specializing in human
occupations AS the sum of human knowledge
grew the fact obtruded that for one man to
learn and execute a one mans work to the
best advantage he should master q speciality
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
FEDERAL REGULATION NOT NEEDED.
By Ex-Afforney

Two excuses are advanced for federal intru-
sion into State affairs, One is that the States
do too little and the other is that some Of them
do too much in the way Of railroad and cor
porate regulation and other corrective meas
ures. These are not contradictory, as they
might at first appear, because there may be
both too little and too much public interior
ence with the conduct Of business and both
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

When the children Of a family are
named ''Arabelia," "Gwendolin," "Ru-
pert etc, it is a good sign the moth
er's fayorite reading is not the Bible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

and personally familiar with the conditions of
ton.
The Secretary of Agriculture, resident of Iowa
who has most to do with the country west of the
sssippi river, should continue be resident thereof
Then the Secretary of War or the Secretary Of the
Treasury or the Postmaster General should also
resident Of the ransMissssippi country One cabinet
officer should be taken from Southern State
This instead of making the Presidents cabinet large
ly group of gentlemen whose homes have since
youth along the Atlantic and whose deepest
there would give US that cabinet practical
with thorough knowledge of the conditions and
necessities Of the West and South Such cabinet would
carry with it the very influence that need before the
national Congress- and would enable us to stand on
level with the rich and powerful in obtaining
things that for real prosperity advancement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
Trua Gauanfry.

She (voylyl-Can you guess my age:
He-No, indeed, but whatever it is,
YOU don't look it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

And don't forget that the barnyard
manure is the best all-round fertilizer
you can obtain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
WEST WANTS MORE CABINET MEMBERS.
By j. B. Case.

There are certain big things to which 1 be-
lieve the great Mississippi section is
justly entitled, regardless of party or partisan
politics 1t should have either the President
or the Vice President of the United States.
The Secretary Of the Interior, whose pur-
pose is to deal with the States lying almost
wholly west Of the Mississippi river should
be g resident there and thus be practically
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

man at Auburn, Iowa, has living
colt with only two legs. 1t is well
formed in every way except that the
fore legs are missing. 1t is being fed
from a bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

Talk over with the good housewife
all the undertakings of the farm. She
will have some good advice to offer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

A very common mistake made by
tree planters is setting the trees too
close together; this is especially true
Of shade trees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

London's net municipal debt amounts
to S223, 1O1 $3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

Renewing the grass lands of the
farm quickly and thoroughly is some
thing worth while to know how to do.
1t sometimes happens that the grass
runs out when 1t is needed, and it is
impossible to plow. Narrowing early
In the spring and sowing a mixture Of
timothy and other grasses will greatly
improve the crop On such fields in an
other season. 1t may, however, on
some lands bring a crop Of weeds,
whose seeds have lain dormant for
years, and only need scratching Of the
surface to induce termination
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

Farmers between Shumway and Eff
fingham, H., have taken possession of
an unused railroad track and have
rugged up a handcar that is propelled
by pole. They use it for hauling their
produce TO market
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

To kill the germs of smut in grain,
dip the seed into water heated to a
temperature Of 135 degrees for five
minutes This kills the smut germs,
but the seed thus treated must be plant
ed within two days. Sow broadcast or
with endgate seeder. This treatment
improves seed oats, causing them to
terminate from two to four days ear
lier and to make q more vigorous
growth. All small seeds, including
garden seeds, terminate quicker when
thus treated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

what do you think of an old fellow
of 30 having three fine women in love
with him at the same time?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

The Chicago butter and egg board
Is a new undertaking to educate house
wives so they may tell the difference
between real butter and butterine.
This Is believed to be in the interest
Of pure butter producers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16


all the undertakings of the farm. She
will have some good advice to offer.
A very common mistake made by
tree planters is setting the trees too
close together; this is especially true
Of shade trees.
A man at Auburn, Iowa, has a living
colt with only two legs. 1t is well
formed in every way except that the
fore legs are missing. 1t is being fed
from a bottle.
Farmers between Shumway and Eff
fngham, H., have taken possession of
an unused railroad track and have
rugged UP a handcar that is propelled
by pole. They use it for hauling their
produce TO market.
The Chicago butter and egg board
Is a new undertaking to educate house
wives so they may tell the difference
between real butter and butterine.
This Is believed to be in the interest
Of pure butter producers.
If a woman has to be her own gar
dener she should not indulge her fancy
N space larger than 3ox45 feet. In this
she can raise enough small summer
vegetables to satisfy q family Of three
and enough flowers to fill the house
with blooms from early spring to late
fall
Where q decent amount of preltmin-
airy road work and grading has been
Gone roads can be kept in fair shape
If no other implement Is used than
broad tired wagons for hauling produce
to market These tend to mash Jumps
Of dirt, fill up the ruts and pack the
earth down so that it will shed water
In flrst-class shape when it rains.
Among the many necessary reforms
In farm management and operation to
enable the farmer who has failed to OBJ
tain satisfactory results may be men
toned blowing deeper, using more
farm-made manure, more thorough Gull
tivation, better drainage, refraining
from extensive experiments with new,
untried crops and more scientific bal
kncing of food for live stock.
Radishes grow very quickly, and will
get out of the way of other plants in
time to give them an opportunity to
push forward Hence, in order to save
room, radish seed may be sown in the
rows with the seed of other plants that
are slow in growth. The long scarlet
variety is one Of the best. In order to
have them crisp and tender they should
be pushed forward as rapidly as pos
Sible.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-23
How the World Grows.

In a little more than hundred
years, according to government figures,
the population of the world has grown.
from G40,000,000 to 1.G0000O,0OO. an
increase of 1J0 per cent. At the end OF
so many hundreds of centuries, In 9TH
er words. there were in the world In
1900 only G40,000,OO0 of persons. and
in LOG years, from 1900 to 1905, to this
number had been added 100000. 900. q
The total commerce Of the world In
1900 was about $l,50O,OO0,O in 1000
1t was more than 100000 100000. 9th
er figures show that in wealth and the
growth of various industrial agencies
the increase has been far swifter than
that of population.
The overpopulation of the world ID
not present menace to the thinkers
of today, but the thinkers Of period
when there were less than half a.
many people in the world as there ara
now seriously debated the imminenco
OF the catastrophe that the oyercrowd.
Ing of the earth would produce Bos.
ton Globe. Ailk l9l3W n
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-23
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago, Jan. 23.--Wheat was
1-Sc off to 1-Sc up at the close.
May sold between 1.O2 Is and LOO
is, opening at 1.O2 Ia and closing
at 1.O2 1-S bid: July between %
Is and 90, opening 9S 1-2. closing
|0S 1-S bid: No. 9 red LOO q 1.O1.
Unsettled and at times price chang.
es were sharp.
Corn-3-S "a 1-2c lower: May sodl
between 60 rs and 81 1-2, opening
90 rs. closing 81; July between
80 3-S and 80 rs, opening 80 5-S,
closing 80 10; No. 3 yellow "a IA
"a "a ID.
oats-1-4 a. 3-4c lower to un-
changed. Old May sold between "a
"a and "a Is, opening "a, closing
80 ga bid: old July between 46 10
and 46 3-S, opening at 46 3-S and
closing 46 5-S bid; No. 3 white
40 1-2 q 81.
Provisions were without marked
change. May pork 1906 and 1910:
lard 7.S2 l-2 and 7.9O; ribs 6.S7
1-2 and Z.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-23
Docking the Big Liners.

When the Cunard line fteamshlr
Lusitania finished her maiden voyage
to this country the services of twenty.
one tugs were required to warp her
Into her dock. Recently when the
Mnuretania arrived here on her third
passage four tugs had an easy time In
pushing her into position to steam
alongside the pier.
"The tide causes the difference" said
a rivcrman 81 have seen the Deutsch-
land absolutely immovable with nearly
thirty tugs putting and pushing simply
because the tide had hung her up.
Then again have seen the Kaiser
Wilhelm ii. go In under two tugs."-
New York Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-01-23
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