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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
MAKE CANDY AT HOME
SOME SIMPLE RECIPES FOR
WHOLESOME SWEETS.
How to Make Delicious Chocolate
Caramels, Peanut Nougat, Cocoanut
Creams, Sweet Popcorn, OId-Fash-
Toned Molasses Candy.

Chocolate carameIs.-Two table
spoonfuls Of butter, one-half cup OF
milk, one-haf cup of sugar, one cup
OF molasses, four squares of chocolate
one cup of walnut meats broken in
fine pieces.
Put butter in a porcelain saucepan
and when melted add milk, sugar and
imolasses. When these are at the boil
ing point add chocolate, finely grated,
and cook until brittle when tried in
cold water. Stir often to prevent mix
ture from sticking to pan. Remove
from the fire, beat four times, and
then put in the nuts and two tea
spoonfuls of vanilla and turn into a
buttered pan. When cold cut in
squares and wrap each in parafRn
paper.
Peanut Nougat.-One pound of SUI
gar and one quart Of shelled peanuts.
Chop the nuts fine, and sprinkle them
with little table salt. Put the sugar
in smooth granite saucepan, and
when it is on the fire stir constantly
until melted to a syrup, taking care
to keep the sugar from hardening on
the sides of the pan. Add the nuts,
stirring them well through the sugar,
tered tin and mark the squares. The
sugar must be taken from the fire
the moment it is melted or this candy
will not be a success.
Cocoanut Creams.-Two cups of
sugar, two-thirds cup of milk, two tea
ispoonfuls of butter, one-half cup of
shredded cocoanut, one-half teaspoon
full Of vanilla. Put butter in a gran
lite saucepan; when melted add sugar
and milk. Heat to boiling point and
stir until sugar Is dissolved and then
boil gently twelve minutes; remove
from fire, add cocoanut and vanilla
and beat until creamy and mixture
begins to sugar slightly around edges
of saucepan. Pour them into a but
tered pan, cool slightly and mark off
lin diamonds.
PraIines.-One and seven-eighths
cups of powdered sugar, one cup of
maple syrup, one-half cup of cream,
two cups Of hickory nuts or pecan
meats, cut in pieces. Boil first three
things until, when tried in cold wa
ter, a soft ball forms Remove at
once from fire and beat until creamy;
add nuts and drop from tip of spoon
in small blobs on buttered paper.
Old Fashioned MoIasses Candy
Two cups of Porto Rico molasses,
two-thirds cup of sugar, three table
spoonfuls of butter, one tablespoonful
of cider vinegar. An iron or copper
kettle with round bottom is best for
making this. Put butter in, place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Holy Roman Empire

comprised the German-speaking ma
tions of central Europe and had for a
long time a close relationship with
italy.
According to on, authority the Holy
Roman empire was IN reality the Ger
manhattan empire established by Otto
l., the Saxon king who W s crowned in
Rome by Pope John XII, on February
2. 962
At best this empire of history VISA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Choosing Ones Fiction.

Fine fiction, like fine friendship, Is
a personal affair. Your friend is not
to be of another's choosing. He is
yours to elect; yours to have and to
hold, or to love and lose, as the inner
laws decree. Whether he be of your
social or intellectual caste is a sec
onda1y matter; hs must be of your
souls kin-or you must believe that
he is till you leara better-and his
quality to you is as individual as your
taste in fruit or wines, in sunsets or
marine painting.-Eizabet Stuart
Phelps in Century.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Iona Velvet Coats.

Long velvet coats, such as were
worn twenty-odd years ago, are re-
turning to favor. A few are plain and
untrimmed, but the majority are dec
grated with fur. For example, there
will be a huge shawl.
Later on we shall see hats of the
opossum in rather close turban
shape trimmed with a single flower.
such as poinsetta, an orchid, or ca
melias, white and red
The Australian opossum is the pre-
ferred fur, and large muff to match
usually accompanies a coat on this
order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
lP]0JI.. q u. 8 TRY ;
l1lI\7j>IG>d' r IS y

Fresh eggs are always cash and are
never unstable.
Do not provide roosts with sharp
edges for the young birds.
Work to secure special customers
for eggs and dressed poultry.
Breed only from the most vigorous
breeding stock to be secured.
Lice and mites are ever present
where cleanliness is neglected.
Pigeons must have clean bathing
water about three times a week.
Good health in the fowls is the
foundation of successful poultry hus'
bandry.
There are many reasons why pure
bred chickens should be preferred on
the farm.
A good, active, healthy, growing
chicken will seldom be troubled with
leg weakness.
In placing the birds in winter quar-
tiers separate hens from pullets, as
they require radically different
amounts of food.
It is said that the largest incubator
in the world is in Australia; LAO
ducks eggs or 14,044 hens eggs car
be Matched in it at one time.
Keep doubtful eggs at home, as a
bad egg may result in the loss Of q
good customer.
One of the most difficult things for
a beginner in poultry raising to learn
is to Gull closely.
There is something in oats that
gives speed TO the mare and material
for eggs to hens.
Have a clean, warm, dry place with
straw or litter for the roosting quar-
tiers of the ducks.
The main factor in securing success
with poultry in winter lies in the hen
house being perfectly dry and warm,
sufficient light and ventilation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

over fire and when melted add mo-,
lasses and sugar. Stir until sugar isl
'dlssolved-doing this well when the
candy is nearly done lest it burni
Boil until the mixture becomes brittlei
IN cold water. Add vinegar just bel
fore taking it from the fire, and them
pour into well buttered pan When
cool enough to handle, pull until light
IN color and porous in quality; do
this with the tips of the fingers and
thumb. Cut in small pieces with
creased shears, and then arrange ON
slightly buttered platters to cool
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

greater the variety of stamps used
the more effective the plate will look
when finished
With little ingenuity great many
different designs may be worked upon
the plates, and it is an easy matter
to gum the stamps in their position,
until the plate is entirely covered
When complete, it should be varnish-
ed with some transparent varnish, as
it will preserve the stamps and also
enable the plate to be cleaned when
occasion arises
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

fashion and be arranged in a large
psyche or many small curls-the POM
padour shows no sign of returning.
There is a strong tendency to bring
high collars back into fashion and put
the collarless blouse out Of commits
sion.
But whatever the fashion, the great
point is the way the individual APP
proaches them. If you will go to work
now, take an inventory of stock and
experience, get the result well in your
mind, and be guided by it when you
begin to buy clothes next month, then
you will be less apt to make mistakes
and will probably view your purchases
with serenity after you have worn
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
For Dainty Jabot and Belt.

If you get tired of eyelet work and
lace insertion in linen collars and
jabots, here are few hints of what
can be done in that line: French
laid, padded dots, Wallachian, Vene7
tian ladder, Italian cut work, soutache
braiding, cable stitch. Every one Of
these is seen in modish collars, jabots
and belts, and can be used by the clev-
er needleworker who is tired of 'the
same old thing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
QUAINT PLATE DECORATION
Common Plate Ornamented With
Postage Stamps Makes Pretty
and Unique Effect.

A very quaint and effective decora-
ton for hanging upon the wall or
placing upon the mantel-piece is
shown in the accompanying sketch, in
the shape of a plate ornamented with
old postage stamps.
A common plate, one Of those little
white plates that may be purchased
for penny, for instance, will quite
we'll answer the purpose.
Any paper adhering to the stamps
should be carefully removed and the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
CAUGHT Aqain.

"John," said the wife sweetly, edo
you know what day this is?"
"Of course" said hubby, pretending
to have remembered all the time; its
the anniversary of our wedding day,
dear"
NO such thingi" frfgid1y answered
the wife. Its the day you promised
to nail the leg on that old kitchen
table"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
ITO BE CONTINUED
Your THOUGHTS.

Don't go to sleep with frown on
your brow. A drawn-down mouth and
screwed-up eyes help to bring wrinkles
But really one needs to think pleas
ant thoughts in the daytime, too.
Pleasant thoughts bring serene ex-
preston to the face, which, as the
!ears go on, becomes permanent
The people you meet who have pleas
ing faces are the ones who have never
allow hard or unkind or discomfort
ed thoughts to find a resting place
IN their minds, and there is urgent ne
costly for cultivating serenity to fall
asleep with.
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ideal rather than real. 1t never actu-
ally existed in the form of genuine
central government, fully recognized
by those within its boundaries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

The Holy Roman empire, or German
Roman empire, began with Charles the
Great, king of the Franks, who was
crowned emperor Of the west in 500
He proclaimed himself the representa-
tive Of the ancient Roman emperors
and -erted theoretical authority over
the nations OF west and central Eu-
rome. This empire was called holy be-
cause of the int2rdependence of the
empire and the church. In general it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
SILK STOCKINGS.

Silk stockings should always be
bought with cotton feet to wear bet
ter. If you have been foolish virgin,
however, or have been presented an
all-silk pair, line the heels of your
evening slippers with velvet Paste
it smoothly from the sole to the edge.
making the piece about two inches
wide from the center Of the back,
Use glue, not mucilage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Eaas Are Sensitive to doors

Eggs are very sensitive to bad odors,
and can be favored even after being
laid by coming in contact with pun
gent odors. 1t is of record where
cases Of eggs have been spoiled in
transit, when exposed to bad odors,
especially such as those emanating
from kerosene, strong cheese, cod fish
and the like.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Milk for lavind Eens

Milk, in small quantities, will gener-
ally be taken readily by laying hens,
and it is in every way excellent for
them, but if given too frequently. or
in so large quantities that it cannot
soon be taken care of, a flock is apt
to tire of 1t, and sometimes refuse it
entirely. Pure water should always
be accessible, as milk will not and can
not take its place
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Roasting Out of Doors

If the hens persist in roosting out
of doors in the trees or in other
places than the regular poultry hous-
es, maybe they have a reason for it
They know enough when they are pest,
cred by lice in the chicken house, to
seek some place where lice are not
so numerous. Take the hint and cleaI
the house of lice and mites.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Tris In PhjIa 5eIphf7

a COW fell into a hole in the street
close to Philadelphia's smartest hotel
the other night and created a sensa-
ton Most cities the size of Philadel.
mia have an ordinance against pas
ruring animals on the thoroughfares-
out then Philadelphia is a law unto
n rself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Clean the Houses Often.

Clean the houses frequently. Once
a week will do, twice a week is bet
ter, every day is best of all. After
cleaning, give the hens some dry lit
ter, such as short straw, cut hay, chat
or leaves, into which scatter a little
grain, and they will be kept busy end
cheerful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
ROO or an Anqel.

II a man wants the qualification of
his bodily appetites; If that is 1t
which makes him contented when he
gets 1t and miserable when he does
mex. he is a hog, more or less. If he
wants beauty, knowledge, friendship.
love, chance to work and create
something. he is an angel, more OF
less.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
SIMPLE DRIVER FOR POULTRY
Device Is Good for Ducks, as They Are
Extremely Nervous and Easily
Frightened.

1t is not very easy to drive chickens
where they don't want to go. "Shoo.
ing" with the apron or throwing up
the arms only serves to brighten them,
and rarely accomplishes the object de-
sired
A simple help is a palm-Ieaf fan
wired to a long stick. Used gently,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

the lower floor, 4 feet inches for
the upper floor at the back, and 6 Feet
at the front. Any convenient length
may be chosen for the house, but
handy sizes for the pens are s to 10
feet, depending upon the size Of the
focIs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Eads for Dresses.

Bags to protect light dresses are a
help to people who live in smoky,
dusty cities. Make them of calico as
long as the garment and run a tape
in the top. Slip the gown on ham
per and put it in the bag, draw the
tape and hang up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Varied Diet imperative.

A varied diet is imperative for lay
Ing hens The various grains and
vegetables, ground bone, oyster
shells, fine cinders of coal ashes.
meat scraps, boiled pIucks ard livers,
furnish the material that makes eggs
arzI promotes health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
TWO GOOD WATER FOUNTAINS
RecePtacles Are Absolute Necessity
in Chicken Yard and Inexpen-
siVe-HoW to Make Them.

1t IS Of the utmost Importance that
poultry have easy access TO good fresh
water at all times. Two simple drink
ing fountains are shown in the illus
ration.
The one on the left is made from
an old empty can and pan. Two ears
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
A Simple Chicken Driver.

the chickens may be guided in any d.
rection, and are never frightened. This
device is especially good for the pur-
pose Of driving ducks, as they are ex-
tremely nervous and easily frightened.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
a Eu+ilH Scheme

'T always have quarrel with my
husband in order to get him to buy a
new suit of clothes. He never thinks
he can afford IL
81 should think he would learn after
a while that it is useless to try in
that way to get yor to quit spending
SO muck for dress"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Fix House and Yard

During the fall months is the time
o fix the poultry house and yard. for
vhen cold weather comes we find the
-ork disagreeable and often impos-
siAe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Dispose of Old Hens.

This is a good season for dispUSing
Of all the surplus old hens. Better
get rid of them while they will fetch
a good price as roasters. The prices
are good up to about November 29th,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
GnnS RnnGnn

Shingles or felt roofing makes a
warmer and cooler roof than metal
for poultry houses. Heavy felt roof
ing is especially good for this purpose.
because it keeps out cold winds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
Increase in Rail Workers,

Increase in Rail Workers.
The number of railroad employees
In this country has increased 81 per
cent. in ten years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15
SOME SIMPLE COMBINATIONS
Nainsook, Jap silk, or Fine Calico
May Be Used in This
Garment.

Nainsook, Jap silk, OF fine calico1
might be used for the simple combtnaI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

tons illustrated here; the front iss
trimmed with groups of tucks and
strips of insertion, then the edge Isl
finished with beading and lace; this
also trims the aTmholes. Tucks are
made at the waist to cause a good fiji
The legs are finished with frills of
material edged with insertion and
lace; ribbon bows are sewn at the
side.
Materials required: 21a yards SO
inches wide, Ia yards beading, 41A
yards lace, 3h yards insertion. 8
yards ribbon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-15

Green Geese.
Green geese grown on good grass
give good gOslings.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-01
THE MINING CONGRESS

TTN HAT the forthcoming session in
Los Angeles of the American
Il Mining congress, which will meet
here on September g. will be a note
worthy gathering is already apparent
from the list of probable speakers an
nounced by the committee in charge
of the program. In addition to John
Hays Hammond, the worlds foremost
| authority in mining and metallurgy,
the occasion will probably bring Gov
ernor Clark of Alaska; Clifford Pin
chot, James r. Garfield, Senators Reed
Smoot of Utah, Borah of Idaho Hey
burn of Idaho, Perkins of California,
Governor Gillett and many other not
ables, and the meeting promises to be
distinguished beyond any predecessor
for the strength of it's personnel. There
is a possibility of the presence of
former President Roosevelt, who has
been invited.
The Herald again urges the people
of the city to make the most of this
fine opportunity to press it's claims as
the logical center Of the southwestern
mineral world and the most desirable
location for those who may seek a
home within close touch of mining
properties. The evolution of the indus
try has made Los Angeles it's natural
focal point. The great majority of the
productive places are now far south
of the line that once gave San Fran
cisco its advantage, and much of the
Importance remaining to that city in
the industry today is due to the pres
tige gained long ago and the financial
strength built up through it,
The opportunity is now at hand to
show the leaders in mining how strong
this city has become in banking facil-
tiles and general trade. how easy of
access it is, and how far superior to
all others its climatic charms make 1t
as a desirable headquarters for bust
ness or place of residence. The open
ing of the harbor and of the Panama
canal will make Los Angeles a ship
png point not excelled in the country.
Chemists are finding ways to make the
fumes of smelling works innocuous,
and If this is logically the center of
exchange it is as truly the natural
place for outdoor industrial branches
of mining.
In the case of most conventions there
is given to us the one opportunity to
lay before the visitors the charms Of
Southern California as a home. In the
case of the mining congress there is
not alone that chance, but the greater
one Of showing the important natural
relation of Los Angeles to mining, with
all the great possibilities it involves.
1t will not be the Los Angeles way
if this opportunity is permitted to pass
without taking full advantage Of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-01
Three Millions a Day

The United States government is
spending more than $S,oO0,OOO a day
for every working day of the year.
This is what annual appropriations
of $1,000 100000 mean. And exclud-
ing the postal service, more than two
thirds of this money goes to pay the
cost of war and of preparation for
war.
Ninety years ago Sydney Smith, in
an article printed in the Edinburgh
Review, warned the American people
what military glory meant in terms
of taxation:
David Porter and Stephen Decatur
are very brave men, but they Will
prove an unspeakable misfortune to
their country if they inlame Uncle
Sam into a love of naval glory, and
inspire him with any other love of
war than that which is founded upon
determination not to submit 10 seri-
Gus insult and injury. We can inform
Uncle Sam what are the inevitable
consequences of being too fond of
glory: taxes upon every article which
enters into the mouth or covers the
back or is placed under the foot; taxes
upon everything which is pleasant to
see, hear, smell or taste; taxes upon
warmth, light and locomotion; taxes
on everything on earth and the waters
under the earth; on everything that
comes from abroad or is grown at
home; taxes on the raw material; taxes
on every fresh value that is added
to it by the industry of man; taxes
on the sauce which pampers mans
appetite and the drug that restores him
to health; on the ermine which dec
CRATES the Judge and the rope which
hangs the criminals on the poor mans
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-01

II will be remembered that Prof. E.
A. Ross recently told us in the Atlantic
Monthly that the daily press is run
from the counting house, and domin-
ated by great financial and mercantile
interests, and therefore habitually sup
presses important news through fear
of the loss of advertising patronage.
Prof. Ross gave striking, tnouSh
anonymous. instances to illustrate his
charge and. as quoted in our issue for
March 26, advocated the institution or
privately endowed newspapers" as the
best means of insuring fearless, undis-
eliminating publicity.
Now, in the July number of the At
| lantic, Col. Henry Watterson, long ana
favorably known for his independence
and strong personal force as editor OF
the Louisville Courier-Journal, takes
the ground that journalism, even
counting room journalism" has not
| been fairly represented. "DiSinterested-
ness unselfsh devotion to the public
| interest" he writes, lis the soul OF
true journalism, as of true statesman
ship; and this is as likely to proceed
| from the counting room as from the
| editorial room; only the business man
ager must be a journalist" Further,
control must be lodged somewhere.
| Whether 1t be upstairs or downstairs,
| IL is DOuDu 10 D6-ll SuCCtSolhl botii
| singleminded and arbitrary, the embod-
iment of the inspiration and will of one
man." The endowed newspaper with
a staff of "hobby-riders" would be
| likely, we are assured, to present ex-
actly what suited the whims of those
who were, at the moment, in control.
AS, for the suppression of news under
the present system, Col. Watterson
does not attempt to consider in detail
the instances cited by Prof. Ross. But
he intimates that the attitude of honest
newspapers may be misconstrued. Per
| fectly proper and desirable editorial
discrimination should not be regarded
as suppression of news for financial
| reasons.
Surveying the newspaper situation
with a Enthusiastically cheerful look
! forward, Col. Watterson concludes:
I'VE are passing through period of
| transition. The old system of personal
| journalism having gone out, and the
! new system of counting room journal
ism having not quite reached a full
realization of itself, the editorial func-
tion seems to have fallen into a lean
and slippered state, the matters of