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Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
An Unqallant Outlook.

again, the ungallant outlook OF
some husbands causes divorce" said
ex-Gov. Pennypacker, in witty after
dinner speech in Philadelphia.
1T is amazing what an ungallant
outlook some men have. l said one
day to a Bucks county farmer:
Have you got a wife, Hans?'
"'Why, yes, to tell the truth, / have,
Hans replied. For the little bit the
critters eat, it amt worth a mans
while to be without one"
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
A LITTLE THING
Changes the Home Feeling.

Coffee blots out the sunshine from
many a home by making the mother,
or some other member of the house
hold. dyspeptic. nervous and irritable.
There are thousands Of cases where
the proof is absolutely undeniable.
Here is one.
A Wis. mother writes:
II was taught to drink coffee at an
early age, and also at an early age be-
came victim to headaches. and as
grew to womanhood these headaches
became part Of me. as was scarcely
ever free from them.
about five years ago a friend urged
me to try Postum. I made the trial
and the result was SO satisfactory that
we have used 1t ever since.
"My husband and little daughter
were subject to bilious attacks, but
they have both been entirely free from
them since we began using Postum in
stead Of coffee. no longer have
headaches and my health is perfect"
II some Of these tired. nervous, ir-
ritable women would only leave off
coffee absolutely and try Postum they
would find wonderful change in their
life. It would then be filled with sum
shine and happiness rather than weari-
ness and discomfort. And think what
an effect 1t would have on the family.
for the mood of the mother is largely
responsible for the temper Of the chill.
dren.
Read "The Road to Wellville," in
ukps "Thare'a a RaaaonU
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. trues aad full Of human
Interest.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
Record for Stranqeness.

A Niagara Falls man tells this
story:
"A Buffalo man brought a relative
from Scotland here to see our grand
spectacle. The two gazed at the fall
in silence a long time. Then the Buff
falo man heaved a sigh and said:
"'Ah, Cousin Donald, did you ever
see anything SO beautiful and stranger
'The Scotchman, after a moments
thought, answered calmly:
"'Weel, for bonnie, yon's a RIGHT;
but for strange, no-fur l once saw
in the Town O. PEBBLES a peacock wit
q wooden leg"
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
Driven by Hunger to Desperation.

Driven by Hunger to Desperation.
Mrs. Mode had just returned home
from the country, to discover her pre-
viously well-stocked wardrobe empty.
Good gracious. Herbert" she cried to
her husband, where are all my
clothes? And what in the world is
that big black patch out on the lawn"
Nelly" he replied mournfully, after
had starved for two whole days, you
wrote me that the key of the pantry
was in the pocket of your bolero. Well,
don't know a bolero from box
plated ruffle, and 1 was desperate, SO
l took all the things out on the lawn
and burned them. Then l found the
key among the ashes. success Mag
azine.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
Hello.

The telephone girl had married well
and was stopping at hotel with her
husband. Rising at 10 a. M, she rang
the bell for the servant.
why didn't you wake me up as
instructed you?" she asked.
II did, ma am" answered the slavey.
"but when 1 said 'Seven-thirty," you
replied, Line busy. Will call you up" I"
-Lippincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
Elaborate Revenge.

paw, wasn't that a horrible din
ner?"
ut was, Tommy"
But you handed the waiter dino
when we went away. What did you do
that for?"
II wanted to convey the idea to
him, Tommy. as delicately as possible,
that if he'd brought us a good feed 1t
would have been a half dollar. Chi
cago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
Easter.

Like meteor. large and bright.
Fell n golden seed of light
ON the field OF Christmas night
When the Babe was born.
Then twas sepuichred In gloom
TIL above His holy tomb
FLASHED Its everlasting bloom
Flower OF Easter morn.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

Mr.. Quiverful-Tommy, did you give
your little brother the best part OF
that apple, as told you? Tommy
Yes, sir; gave him tn seeds. He
can plant 'em an have a whole or
chard!"
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

De Auber-'T painted group OF II
dies. and the picture was SO lifelike
the men passing tipped their hats"
De Brush-"That's nothing. painted
a picture of hen and threw it in the
waste-paper basket and 1t laid there"
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
The Simple Life.

Hungry Guest-Afraid I'm bit late,
but hope haven't kept breakfast wait
ing.
Hostess-Oh, l forgot to mention
that we're trying the mo breakfast"
plan, and feel SO much better for it.
We do trust it will have the same ef-
feet with you.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
An Accommodating Girl.

'Why is it that you take Miss Gaz-
zam to dinner so often?"
She can pronounce the French
words on the bill of fare and is always
willing to do the ordering. g."-Chicago
Record-Hera
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

The literary boarder fastened his
eyes upon the hash. kindly pass the
Review OF Reviews" he said-Every.
body's.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

Foreman, calling up to workman
'Phwat are yez doin' up there, Ca
sey?" Casey-"Oi'm layin' bricks, av
course" Foreman-"Be hivins! by
the stiffness av ye yez moight be lay.
In eggs"
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invie-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugaf-coated,
tiny granules Easy to take as candy.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS
PAZO OISTMENTi Is qua ranteed to cure any case
of itching Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles in
6to "a day money refunded. Soc
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
The Similarity.

THc SInITIdTIty.
do you know, Imogene, your hair
reminds me of Syracuse?"
"Pray why?"
Because it's so near Auburn. Cor.
nell Widow.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

How men would kick if their wives
struck for an eight-hour day.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

am now enjoying" Mrs. SARAH
LoUsIGNoNT, Ala S. Livingston Street,
Brookfeld, Mo.
The Change of Life is the most criti
cal period of a woman's existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Women everywhere should remem-
ber that there is no other remedy
known to medicine that will so sue
cessfully carry women through this
trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from ma,
tive roots and herbs.
For 80 years it has been curing wo-
men from the worst forms of female
ills-inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, irregulari-
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden.
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is tree
and always helpful
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

Ever notice how easy it is not to
save money?
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

Second thoughts prevent man
from having lots of fun.
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
The Cross
In
History, Art
And
Legend

AT THIS season
W b e n all I b e
world over people
of many races and
tongues are medi-
tating on the
Cross OF Christ;
when long serv-
ices are being held
in memory of the
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24
WOMEN
OF MIDDLE
AGE
Need Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Brookfeld, Mo.-"Two years ago I
only weighed 11s pounds. My trouble
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

when thoroughly rubbed in relieves strains ant
sprains In joints or muscles from any cause. AL
druggists & IS. SOC Sizes Large bottles the cheapest
Gilpin observer., 1910-03-24

dates back to the
time that men
may expect nature
to b in g on them
the Change of Life.
I got a bottle of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V ege table Com
pound and it made
me feel much better,
and I have contin-
ued it's use. l am
very grateful to you
for the good health
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
Interesting Story of the Great North.
west When 1t Was Traversed
by the Railroad Marvin Hugh
lit Built.

81 really believe that l was never so
forcibly impressed with the truth that
is in the Bible story of the widows
mite as | was at the time l was one of
a party of railroad men who, at the in
vitation of its president, Marvin Hugh
it, made the first trip in the early
eighties, over the extension of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad, from
Galena H., to Pierre, S. D. said to
me once the late James D. Laying, who
for over three decades prior TO his
portant positions with such famous
railroads as the Pennsylvania, the Big
Four, and the Chicago & Northwest
ern.
Mr.. Hughitt,'' continued Mr. Laying,
at that time vice-president of the Big
Four had carried the Northwestern
almost in a straight line some seven
hundred or eight hundred miles across
an absolutely uninhabited region, and
he wanted to show us how the road
had been built, what the remote west
looked like, and where the terminal
then was, and to give us some sense
of the absolute isolation and lonelin-
ess that were characteristic of much
the greater part of the country on
either side of the extension of his
railway system. Why, we went mile
after mile without seeing any living
thing except prairie dogs and birds.
We did not even see an Indian.
81 think it was the second morning
after our departure from Chicago, and
just as we were ready for breakfast,
that we heard the engine whistle. 1t
sounded like a salute. Of course, we
were all excitement, especially as the
train began to slow down.
I'VE went to the platform of the
car, and what do you suppose we saw?
AS l live, 1t was human being, a
man, away out there on the prairie,
with not sign of habitation anywhere
as far as eye could reach.
You should have seen him He
was a pioneer in every sense of the
word. He had beard that ran in rip
pies, because it was curly, away down
upon his chest And his hair was
long, and he wore sort of fur cap.
but l can't describe his clothes, for
they were indescribable, except that
noticed that his trousers were tucked
into cowhide boots.
"'Where do you liver l asked him,
when the train had come to a stop.
Back yonder, about so miles, he
asked
Where are you goin?' | asked
"A bit yonder,' he prelied. I am
looking for a lost horse
Have you come all the so miles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
Mrs. Frederick Jones Had Only to
Tell Her Family Connections to
Get Reception Cards From
Ambassador Reid.

1t is doubtless the general opinion
that the descendants of John Adams
second president of the United States,
are also those who are descendants
of John Quincy Adams, who became
president rs years after his fathers
retirement from the Office. Yet it Is
a fact that there are many descend
ants in direct line from John Adams;
some of them live In the western part
OF New York state, some In the mid
west, and a few In the far west. And
it is one of these direct descendants
of John Adams that the anecdote | am
now about to relate was told me by
lady who is herself great-great-
granddaughter of John Adams.
I presume said this lady, who
asked that her name be rot used, that
very few persons in the United States
realize how popular the Fourth of Jul
ly receptions, given by our ambassa-
dor to the Court of st. James, White
law Reid, have become. The number
of Americans who are in Europe at
that time of the year is usually very
large; all of them are anxious to re-
cefve invitations to the reception, and
it has been necessary, II order to pre-
vent too great d crush, to limit the
invitations to those who are of Amer
lean birth or citizenship.
1T was about three years ago that a
lady, Mrs. Frederick Jones, who is a
relative Of mine, applied to a secre-
tary Of the legation for cards of in
vitation for herself and daughter to
Mr.. Reds Fourth of July reception of
that year. The secretary was very
courteous, yet he insisted upon know
ing some of the details C Mrs. Jones'
family history.
For instance, he asked her if she
were an American citizen, and she re
piled that her home had been from
early childhood either in France, Ber-
muda or in England. Then he asked
her if her husband were an English
citizen, and she replied that he was,
and that her daughter was born in
England. Thereupon, the secretary
told her that he greatly regretted
that he would be obliged to refuse her
application for cards TO the reception
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
TOO MANY IN PROFESSION
Absurd, However, to Reduce the Num-
Der of Students, Says Amer
can Medicine.

THE overcrowding of the medical
profession comes up for discussion
every little while, and always will
come up, for it is the normal condi-
ton in all callings," says American
Medicine Economists have repeat
edly shown that industries owe their
existence to a large unemployed class
from whom labor can be obtained at
moments notice. In the parable, the
master said: Why stand we here, all
the day idle?'
There are always more workmen
than the work requires, and the cry
of overcrowding is as old as man and
is now. heard every year in trade. In
every civilized land we find some doc
tors in poverty, some lawyers. and
seine clergymen. 1t is a condition
which cannot be remedied and the
proposition to reduce the number Of
medical students is palpably absurd
almost amounts to the suggestion that
the sick be compelled to submit to
the ministrations of the least fficient
THE number of students is being
reduced in England on account of the
increasing cost and labor of obtaining
a license, but it will not guarantee all
the graduates success. Indeed over
crowding is socially desirable, as it
increases the struggle for efficiency.
In the struggle for existence, success
goes to the efficient, not necessarily
to those we consider the best.
The diminishing incomes of physi-
clans have already been mentioned in
these columns, and the causes deter
mined but that has nothing to do with
| the utter failure of some-a matter
due solely to the inevitable overcrowd-
| ing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21

Useful Book With Full Directions
Givsn Away ty Phiiantkropic
Association.

direction for Living and Sleeping
tie Open Air." is the title Of
pamphlet being sent out by the Ma
ioral Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis to its local
representatives in all parts of the
United States. The pamphlet is
meant to be a handbook of informa-
licn for anybody who desires to sleep
out CT tors in his own home. 1t en-
phasizes the fact that outdoor sleep
ing is as desirable for the well as for
sick The booklet viii be sent free
Of charge to any one applying for it at
the headquarters of the National As
ISOLATION for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis in New York, or
to the secretary of any local or state
antituberculosis association.
Some of the subjects of which the
pamphlet treats are, how to take the
eren-air treatment in tenement
house; how to build a small shack or
cabin on a fat roof in the city; how
to make one comfortable while sleep
| ing outdoors either in hot or cod
weather; how to arrange a porch on a
country house; and how to build a
cheap porch; the construction of tents
md ten houses; the kinds of beds
| ing, and various other topics. The
| book is well illustrated and atuac-
| lively prepared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
Miss Cushn1an Rebuked Him

sion engines had not been perfected,
maintain control over a steamship, and
especially side-wheeler, such as the
Great Eastern was, unless there was
perfect command of the rudder.
Well, all of the engineers except
one stated to the captain that they
did not see how the rudder could be
repaired or temporary steering gear
provided; and all the while the steam
ship was getting into the trough of
the sea, and the danger every hour
grew greater and greater that she
might be foundered. But when things
were looking blacklist, Hamilton
Towle quietly Informed the captain
that he believed he could repair the
rudder, at least to such an extent that
the ship could make Roadway. He
was told to see what he could do, and
after working very hard for the better
part of two days the young American
made the necessary repairs, and the
vessel was brought safely into har-
Dor
Some time after Mr. Towle had per-
formed this feat, Miss Cushman was
crossing to Europe upon a Steamship
which was a great favorite in those
days, and whose captain made him.
self especially popular with the pas
sengers. This captain was very proud
of Miss Cushman, or, rather, of the
fact that she was a passenger by hiA
ship, and he gave her the seat of hon
or at his table, and occasionally prom
enaded the deck with her, knowing
full well that the eyes of all the pas
sengers were upon him and his cele-
brated companion.
During one of these afternoon
promenades, a fellow passenger of
Miss Cushman, a man of wealth,
joined her and the captain, and in the
course of the walk he told how
Towle, had repaired the rudder of the
Great Eastern and saved that famous
ship
'Humph!' exclaimed the British
captain of the Great Eastern, Z would
have let her go to the bottom before
| would have permitted miserable
Yankee engineer to repair her rud-
der
Instantly, Miss Cushman withdrew
| her arm from that of the captain. She
whirled around and faced him. Her
| face took on most tragic expression.
She was magnificent in her indigna-
ton as she looked at the captain with
ScOrn for moment or two Then she
| spoke in that truly wonderful voice
of hers:
I am an American, and I am proud
of it, | am proud of that Yankee en-
gineer, and I want to say to you now,
sir, that I will not permit you to speak
| to me hereafter upon this voyage
| You have merited my profound con-
| tempt, and l give it to you
Then she stood aside to let the
captain pass, and would not listen to
nim, although he tried to humble an
| apology. Nor would she again speak
| to him, or even look at him, during
| the remainder of the voyage. And
| many of the passengers thanked her
| for he demonstration of her patriotism
and her pride in the achievement of a
| fellow American"
Copyright 1910, by E. ]. Edwards)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
SOFT, WHITE HANDS
May Be Obtained in One Night.

For preserving the hands as well
as for preventing redness, roughness,
and chapping, and imparting that vel
gety softness and whiteness much de-
sired by women Cuticura Soap, assist
ed by Cuticura Ointment, is believed
to be superior to all other skin soaps
For those who work in corrosive
liquids, or at occupations which tend
to injure the hands, it is invaluable
Treatment-Bathe and soak the
hands on retiring in a strong, hot
creamy lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry
and anoint freely with Cuticura Oint-
ment, and in severe cases spread the
Cuticura Ointment on thin pieces of
old linen or cotton Wear during the
night old, loose gloves, or light ban
dage of old cotton or linen to protect
the clothing from stain. For red,
rough, and chapped hands, dry, fs-
.sured, itching, feverish palms, and
shapeless nails with painful finger
ends, this treatment IS most effective.
Cuticura Remedies are sold through
out the world. Potter Drug & Chem
Corp, sole proprietors, Boston, Mass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
New News =
OF YESTERDAY
~. ~ EdzU1<I>~

Their remained in Euro pc after his
term as consul expired My first hus-
band was an Englishman of the name
of Watson, and he was the father of
my daughter My second husband, Mr..
Jones, is also an Englishman.
am therefore, the great-grand
daughter of one president, who was
also minister TO England, and the
grand-niece Of another president. My
daughter is a at-granddaugh-
ter of a president and great-grand-
niece Of another. Don't you think that
and my daughter, by this lineage, are
justified in joining with those who
will celebrate independence day with
your"
"A day or two later there came in
reply a most charming note from Mr..
Reid. With consummate tact and cour-
tesy, he acknowledged the right of
this descendant of John Adams and
her daughter to share in the Fourth
OF July festivities. And at the recep-
ton he was especially considerable
and courteous to both ladies'"
Copyright, 1910, by E. J. Edwards.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
Casey at the Sat.

This famous poem is contained IN the
Coca-Cola Baseball Record Book for
1910, together with records, schedules
for both leagues and other valuable
baseball information compiled by au-
thorities. This interesting book sent
by the Coca-Cola Co., Of Atlanta, Ga,
on receipt of &c stamp for postage
Also copy of their booklet The Truth
About Coca-Cola" which tells all about
this delicious beverage and why it is
so pure, wholesome and refreshing
Are you ever hot-tired-t thirsty
Drink Coca-Cola-it is cooling, re
lieves fatigue and quenches the
thirst At soda fountains and car
donated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
Prairie Pioneers Gratitude

on that hunts? l asked.
"'Yes, I reckon my shack is about
SO miles from here
Would you like ride on the
train?' I asked.
His face lighted up, and he gave
me very courteous bow.
"I suttenly would he exclaimed.
I haven't been on a train of cars in
ten years
I'VE took him aboard and gave him
some breakfast. and he told US that
the nearest shack to that point, he
thought, was ten miles away, adding,
that If he could get there quickly he
thought he would find some trace of
his horse. So we took him on ten
miles and put him off in front of a
miserable broken down shack. Then,
as we started to leave he said: Might
l ask when you reckon to some back
this way?' We told him in about
three days.
"Well, three days later, as we neared
that shack on our return, the engineer
whistled as if in salute, the train slow
ly came to a stop. we went to the
platform, and there, by the track,
stood our pioneer. We invited him to
join the party, adding that we would
take him as far as he wanted to go.
He shook his head.
q reckon III stay here he said.
I've got track of my horse; I'll find
him in a day or two. But wanted to
meet you and show you that 1 had
! some feeling, because you treated me
right the other day l cant do much,
but I'm going to ask you to take these.
He reached down into his capacious
pockets and in queer sort of basket
which he had made, apparently, out
of prairie grass, he placed two or
three fistfuls of luscious looking wild
plums and handed them up to us.
| Its all I've got to give you, he said.
| Maybe they'll taste good. And some
day l hope l can do better
Then, bowling us goodby, this lone
/ ly man of the then remote west start
ed on his solitary way over the prairie.
| And if ever there was a sense Of graf
| itude in a gift, it was conveyed to us
| a we ate those wild plums while we
watched their giver fade from view.
| Copyright, 1910. by E. ]. Edwards.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-07-21
Lineage Won Social Victory

and he explained that it was limited
strictly to American citizens.
Well, Mrs. Jones was a good deal
disturbed by this refusal, yet the more
she thought about it the more persuad-
she was that she had a right to be
given the invitation she sought So
at last she determined to write to
Mr.. Reid, and this is what she told
him:
My grandfather, Alexander John
ston of Utica, New York, married a
daughter of John Adams and a sister
of John Quincy Adams When John
Quincy Adams was president he Wis
tied his sister at Utica Ny father
whose name was Williams, married a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Johnston.
He was appointed by. Secretary Sew
ard, United States consul at Rouen.
France That is the reason why
have always lived abroad, for my IA