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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Odd Occupations of Women.

Mrs. Mary A. Lamont is a railroad
switchwoman on the Boston and AL
bany, and receives all the railroad tele-
grams at her station besides doing the
switching.
Mrs. Hughes is the master of the
hounds at Neuaddfawr, Wales, and
is such an expert rider that she swims
her horse across stream while others
following the hounds think it more ex-
pedient to go around by the bridge.
Miss Edith Somerville, of West Car
berry, in Ireland, is master of fox
hounds.
Mrs. Donald C. Monroe is the only
woman in the United States who is a
professional cartoonist, being known in
New York by her maiden name of
Laura e. Foster.
DIR. S. Josephine Baker, of the Health
Department of New York City, and Dr.
Annie Williams, Of the meteorological
Department, are both experts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
The Bleaching of Flour.

The bleaching of -four by the use of
nitrous acid is now being investigated
by DR.. Wiley, chief of the chemical
division of the Federal Agricultural
Department, and there is every reason
to believe that his finding will be in
accordance with truth and justice. The
millers who have been in the habit
of bleaching inferior grades of -four
are particularly excited but the house
wife who has learned that the absorb
tive and expansive powers of the gluten
are decreased, the bread makes a small
er loaf after being bleached and that
the presence of nitrous acid in the -four
bot only gives the bread a decided odor
and taste, but makes it harmful physio-
logically, will uphold the investigation.
This bleaching process came in the
first place, it is stated, because house
keepers demanded Il dead white in
place of a creamy white flour and loaf
Now it has been proved that it takes
the life from the -four. and that the
only one who reaps any benefit from
the process is the merry miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

Fashionable fur stoles are long and
are extremely wide.
Lace yokes and sleeves continue pop
ular in spite of their long use.
Huge ostrich plumes, dyed in richest
tones, were never more in favor.
White furs are worn as toques, stoles
and muffs, not to mention trimmings.
I he lace coat figures as a part of
many OF the dressy frocks of the sea-
son.
Cashmere de sole and dull henrietta
are the most approved mourning mate
rials.
A new shade of dark green, very pop
ular with young girls, is called At
lantic.
The walking stick, after a period of
retirement, is now highly fashionable
for men.
An immense automobile muff has
constructed in It a special pocket for
carrying pet dog.
Contrary to expectations, white
waists have net gone out Of fashion,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
CHAPTER XvIu-CContinued)


"Well-what next?'' inquired Rosef
"there must be no ultimate chance of my
losing two thousand pounds. mind"
Certainly not. All l mean, at pres
ent, is to drive Coriander back in the
betting as far as l can. When the news
of your proceedings arrives. which l shall
take good care to disseminate at once, |
fatter myself we shall have got him at
twenty to one, or thereabouts, for The
Guineas' We must then be guided by
what terms you make with Pearman."
Il think l follow you, Silky. And now
each to his avocation, and goodnight"
"Good-night," laughed Dallison. as he
followed Granville to the door. IF ever
Sam Pearman was in biggish hole, ne is
just now. Mind, you've a clever man
against you, though so. do your work
thoroughly. Never forget your stake"
mo. I'm not likely to, if you knew
all"
SCOT his measles pretty bad, apparent
ly,' observed the astute host, to himself.
as Grens footsteps died away down the
staircase. Hope his success there really
does depend, as he says, on this business
coming off all right else, when it's a reg
uldT case OF spoons, never SOUL, efel
| knew, could be counted on in a bust
ness way-or any other way for the
matter of that 1t is risky with con-
federate in this state | believe I'm a fool
to trust him! That idiot, Jem Durfey,
lost me a pony last year az Lord's-crack
bowler Of his cleveland blest if they
hadn't to play with ten men because he
was seeing some chit of cousin off at
Paddington Station. Wonder why they
do it Never was spoons myself but
once, and"-and despite his TRADE, Dali
lison sat down and unused for more than
an hour over that bygone Irritation of
eight years ago. He might be cynical
about all that sort of thing now, yet
there was woman still living who could
make his pulses leap, should she meet
him. 1t is a fact that in some cases,
women retain their sway years after they
are not only unconscious of it, but have
almost forgotten their admirer. 1t is
true we also sometimes see the converse
of this, when woman would fam pick
up the dropped stitches of bygone love
affair, but the male creature has freed
himself from the yoke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Keep the knives Glenn.

A table may be beautifully set and
decorated, but unless the knives are
in good condition the general appear
ance will be spoiled:
The blades of the knives should be
cleaned with soft flannel.
If they are a little rusty use wood
ashes rubbed on newly cut piece of
Irish potato. This will remove spots
when nothing else will
Never dip the ivory handles in hot
water, as the heat turns them yellow
Keep the best set, which is only
used for company, is a box, wrapped
first in tissue paper, then a covering
of linen. This will keep out the dust
and damnneSS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Red Hair and Consumptfon.

A German physician declares that
red-haired persons are more suscepti-
BILE to consumption than dark-haired
people. Some other types, like Scandi-
navians, who, as a rule, are blonde.
when transplanted from the healthy
agricultural sections of their native
country to the congested districts of
large cities, offer less resistance to con-
sumption than do native born citizens.
Many blondes, however, have remark
able powers of resistance against con-
sumption, while many brunettes offer
relatively little resisting power. This.
he says, is due to racial susceptibility
and change in environment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
False Teeth for Dogs.

News comes from London that many
dentists there have established par
lors" for the treatment of dogs, and
that the patronage of the owners Of
"show dogs" has made the innovation
a profitable one A defective tooth may
lose the prize to a dog otherwise per-
feet as to points, and it is now a
common practice with fancierS to send
their pets to the dentist as regularly
as wise parents send their children.
Single new teeth cost from 81 to So
each, while as much as $135 is paid
for full set for beloved old canine
member of q household.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Nonsense Verses.

Nonsense Verses.
Miss Marcella had a cat,
The cat she had Teller,
Their backyard concerts so annoyed,
Ma made Marcella sell her.
Miss Lena weighed an awful lot
Pudgy you should have seen her
But her new gown, striped up and down
Seemed to make Lena leaner.
Louise pair OF bottles bought,
Though they were number threes,
They pinched, and SO she changed then
for
A pair that gave Loo ease.
Miss Roxana wed a man
Whose cognomen was Hanna,
Their babe was named for grandma, so
Roxana now rocks Anna.
Hepsizah is mannish girl,
Kitty's more like her ma,
With bonny Kate I'm deep in love,
But as for Hepzi-Bah!
Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Lexs influential Fipfion

Anyone who follows the development
Of modern fiction will have noticed the
general decline of love-interest, says
the Book Monthly. Life has not only
become less leisurely, but also more sci
entifc and more serious. Love scenes
are not only cut down, they have been
transferred from the drawing room to
the motor car or the aeroplane, and the
new setting demands a certain serious,
ness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Woman Commercial Judge.

pon't forget her name. Nine. Gle
mence Jusseline is the first woman
ever elected an any public Office in
France. She was put up as represen-
tative of her profession as dressmak-
er, and she it is who will now decide
in the trade disputes. Her title is COM
mercial judge. Strange to say, Nine.
Jusseline has been elected entirely by
men. Stop, though; perhaps it would
have been stranger If she had been
chosen by her own sex. She regards
her election as ''an almost historic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

perfectly clear. Dry in the sun If
possible. When well dried, comb with
dull, tooth comb. Shun brushes
as you would a pestilence. 1t is brushes
and fine combs that drag the
hair out root and branch. That
is all Try 1t and be convinced.
Put piece of white soap in wide bot
tie, fill with warm water and let stand
till ready to wash the hair, then fill
up again and let stand till next time
and the Jelly" is always ready.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
He Doesn't Know Her.

The girl who pulls roses to pieces as
she talks is the creation of men nov
elists who do not share the feminine
love of flowers. They might as well
represent her as idly pinching the
baby as she spoke" Marguerite and
her daisy are true to life; most wom-
en- would pull anything on earth to
pieces to know if the right man loves
them; but they need the motive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
The Kitchen Girl.

Rev. DR.. William Y Chapman of
Newark, n. J., thinks that the uplift
movement should be extended to the
kitchen girls. There is no one" he
declares, Il sympathize with so much
as the woman who serves things upon
dishes and then has to wash the dishes
again. 1t is the most thankless job on
the planet"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
A Wife's TrihufA.

Il miss Mr.. Blaine | cannot bear
the orderly array of my life. 1 miss
the envelopes In the gravy, the bespat-
tered table linen, the uncertainty of
the meals, for you know he always
starts out on his constitutional when
he hears them taking in dinner. l
miss his unvarying attention and as
constant neglect From the Letters of
Mrs. James G.. Blaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Modern Table of Value.

"Now, children" commanded the
austere instructor in advanced arith-
metic, you will recite in unison the
table Of values"
Thereupon the pupils repeated in
chorus:
"Ten mills make a trust,
Ten trusts make a combine,
'STen combines make a merger,
Ten mergers make a magnate,
'Ten magnates make the money"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Pig-Feedine Experiments.

The Montana Experiment Station is
sues bulletin No. 70, under the above
title The summary Of the work re
ported, is as follows:
Peas make more efficient hog feed
than does barley, but because Of the
greater cost of the peas the barley
makes a more economical ration.
ration of grain, with skim milk as a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Home Tonic for Old PeOuIe

Wonderful results, eventually restor-
ing full physical vigor, are obtained
from the following: To one-half pint
good whiskey, add one ounce syrup sar-
saparilla and one ounce TOris com
pound, which can be procured from any
druggist. Take in teaspoonful doses
before each meal and before retiring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
To Hang Handkerchief I'm Winter.

A good way to save yourself and
handkerchiefs III freezing weather is
to get a line long enough for the
amount you have to wash, pin hand
kerchiefs on line while in the laundry.
carry line to yard and hang on hooks
When dry take line from hooks. carry
to laundry and remove clothespins. The
result will be found extremely pleas
ing,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Woman Gets LIoyd's Medal.

For the first time on record a wom-
an is to receive Lloyd's medal for
saving life at sea. The woman is
Miss Kate Gilmour, stewardess of the
Sardinia, destroyed by fire at Malta.
Miss Gilmour refused to leave the ship
until all the women and children had
been rescued, and her GOODNESS and
courage contributed to the saving of
many lives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Practice Proved Theory,

So many women have been willing
to become school directors in PhiIadel-
phia, and those who have had an op-
portunity have done such good work,
that the cause of woman suffrage has
gained more, Philadelphians say, than
many years of preaching and teaching
would have accomplished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
For Falling hair,

First rub some common kerosene
into the scalp, then lather it well with
soap jelly (made by melting soap). .
the lather until it's like the pictures
you see advertising shaving soap. Then
rinse, rinse until the water runs off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

Percy Pickle-Aw-I called on Miss
Wose last night and for two hours she
played on the piano.
Miss Tabasco-Yes and she said the
music reminded her of you.
Percy Pickle-Of me? In what way?
Miss Tabasco-It was so soft and
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
State Drainage Work.

The University of Wisconsin depart
ment of soils has recently been assist
ing in the organization of drainage dis
tricts at a number of points in the
State, including Black Greek and Shoe
ton, west of Green Bay in tagamie
County, where from 5000 to $500
acres can be drained by the straighten-
ing and deepening of Black Greek. This
will also give the City of Seymour an
outlet for sewage purposes, if the city
deems it advisable to enter the district.
Professor A. r. Whitson, in charge Of
the plan, in reviewing the work, points
out the fact that this land is largely
alluvial soil, and thus will be much
more fertile than the average marsh
soil. If drained, it will be adapted to
corn and hay, especially to alsike and
timothy, and the better portions will
raise grain.
Another district in which much inter-
est is shown is in Southeastern Wiscon-
sin along the Koshkonong River, where
thousands of acres are undrained be-
cause of the sluggishness of Koshko-
noLg Greek. This will probably include
the drainage of Goose Lake and Mud
Greek, and the reclamation of from
1000 TO 5000 acres. The Rattlesnake
district is also in process of organiza-
ton, to drain an additional 5000 or
1000 acres by main canal entering
the KoshkOnOng at the point where
the other canal begins. Between Edger-
ton and Stoughton similar district is
being organized.
1T is encouraging to see the inter-
est that is being taken very recently
in the drainage of these lands" says
Professor Whitson. I'VE have approx
imately two-thirds of a million acres
of them in the southern part of the
State. Drainage is not limited to that
section, however. During the past sum-
mer the department of soils found a
considerable tract of land in Pierce
County seriously in need of drainage,
which need had not been recognized.
'Co-operation for drainage purposes
is absolutely necessary, and it is al
ways a serious matter to get all that
are included in a region needing drain
age interested in the organization of a
district. The legal processes involved
are also rather long. The department
aids as much as possible in this work
by making preliminary surveys and pre-
pairing plans for drainage with esti-
mates of possible cost and of the as
sessment of benefits on the different
farms, so that each farmer may know
very closely what it will cost him if a
district is actually organized
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
HerPditN.

The Doctor have heard that the
parents of Luckace didn't get along very
well together and separated soon after
he was born.
The Professor-Yes that it why he
has his fathers aggressive nose and his
mothers retreating chin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Educating the Men.

In the United States, where women
are probably freer than in any other
part of the world. the divorce records
show that they are the accusers in
three-fourtls of the suits filed. This
means, of course. that women are de-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Nothing Doing.

Floorwalker-Can / do anything for
you, madam?
Mrs. Kleptomeyer-No, thanks, l
don't wish to buy. I'm just out shop
lifting.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

handing a higher standard of living
and that they will recognize only one
standard of morality for both sexes.
Men may rebel, but they will have to
come TO it finally if they hope to live
happy ever after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Where Ignorance Is RI;ss

A woman may shock a man to his
soul by doing something which out
RACES his idea of honor; but the aver
age man who revealed his business
methods to his wife might infiict equal
wounds on her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
when You Put on Heavy Stockings

do your shoes pinch, and your feet swell
and perspire? Sprinkle Aliens FootEase
into your shoes, and get instant relief. Best
thing to use when wearing rubbers. Try it
for Dancing Parties and Breaking IN New
Shoes Sold Everywhere, 2Jc. Sample
FREE. Address, Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy
n y. Accent no substitute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Children and Neatness.

4 waste paper basket should form
part Of every nursery equipment Chill
dren should be taught to put into it all
scraps of paper, cuttings from dolls
dressmaking and any other little odds
and ends that would otherwise litter
the nursery floor
1t will teach them an excellent les
son in tidiness and be good training,
especially for the girls, for the day
when each will have a home OF her
own.
While children are young it is COM
paratfvely easy to teach them to be
tidy, but the lesson is hard to learn in
later life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

Stiff neck Doesn't amount to much,
but mighty disagreeable. You've no idea
how quickly little Hamlins Wizard Oil
will Intricate the cords and make you
comfortable again
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

The tip of the tongue is the most sensi-
tive part of the human body; the tips of
the fingers come next, and third the skin
Of the lips.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

For Irritation of the Throat, Coughs
or Hoarseness. Browns Bronchial Troches
are exceedingly beneficial. In boxes %
cents Samples mailed free. John 1.
Brown & Son, Boston, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

The water of the tropical oceans con-
tains more salt than that of other lati-
tudpS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

English locomotives which were built
in the year 1856 are still used on Swe-
dish railroads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

Ten million people have opened ac-
counts with the Postoffice Savings Bank
of England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

event, for IL is something to he proud
hold such a position. Boston Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case OF Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
zoe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25
Sounded Funny.

1.-THE young man is snitten with you,
jeanette. He says you radiate happi-
ness
Gracious :"
"And he also says you radiate
beauty"
"My!"
"And wisdom"
Dear me. how funny"
whats funny. dear"
'Why, he must think l am radi-
atOr.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-25

beauty"
"AIy"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-05

its eating qualities. This is mis-
taken notion, and the western grow
ers are rapidly educating the eastern
apple eaters to the fact that the fin
est eating apples are what we call
f"four-tier" apples OF which there are
many varieties, some of the choicest
being the Winesaps, the Newtown
| Pippins, the Rome Beauties, the Ar
kansas Blacks, the Jonathans, etc.
The extremely large varieties, such
as the Wolf River and Winter Ba-
mana, while beautiful to look upon
and evoking from the tourist excla-
nations of wonder and amazement,
do not possess such a fine flavor, and
growers do not recommend them
for eating purposes. They are kept
on sale at the stations during the APP
pie season, along with the innumer-
able other varieties, and the tourist
who buys them thinks he has the
cream of the fine favored fruit and
he is liable to be disappointed in their
flavor when he takes bite.
AS to the slogan, "the Home of the
Big Red Apple" two views might be
taken of 1t. In a general sense, 1t
properly applies to the entire north
west where the big red apple is the
king of fruits-and will ever re-
main so. But to use it in local
sense, we think Wenatchee has the
best claim upon it by reason of lad
verse possession" so long True, the
Yakima Valley has used the phrase
more or less, but for persistent ad-
vertising with the phrase commend
us to Wenatchee.
The Western Farmer has no axe to
grind in the controversy but believes
that Wenatchee has the most logical
right to the use of the title for adj
vertising purposes. At the same
time we want to see the Yakima Val
ley possessed of a similarly compre-
hensive and catchy phrase, and
should think there would be no diff
Guilty for it's enterprising people to
get their heads together and invent
ing something original, distinctive
and catchy.