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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
KING GEORGE AN ATHLETE
Forms of Manly Exercise and
Especially Likes Shooting.

The kings reception at buckingham
palace recently of the team of polo
players who are to represent England
in the United States, recalls the fact
that his majesty played regularly
when he was naval lieutenant He
was a good player, too, and could hold
his own with some of the best repre-
sentatives of the two services. Almost
every form of manly exercise has been
practiced by his majesty, and there
is not the slightest doubt that every
kind of sport will benefit enormously
during his reign.
Shooting, of course, holds the warm.
est place in his majesty's affections
Il love a gun" he confessed recently
but l am almost as happy when
am fishing the pools of Dee with q
long day before me-"
Next to shooting and fishing, King
Georges warmest admiration is re
served for the Rugby code Of football
Not long ago he expressed the opinion
that Rugby was the ideal game for al
ASlhS VI INC al NY anu navy oo IL M
the men fit" taught them to realize
the virtues of self-discipline, and to
withstand hard knocks
Then, again, his majesty is CAPT
tai swimmer, and has actually saved
life from drowning. This interesting
event took place when, as youth, he
went around the world with his broth
er in the Bacchante. A bluejacket
fell overheard and King George went
in after him and held him up until as
sistance arrived.
In the boom" period of cycling, his
majesty was often seen a-wheel; while
cricket, Of course, he has constantly
played and continues to follow with
the interest of a keen observer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
RED SPOT MARKS MARRIAGE
East India Woman Wears Forehead
Sign Instead of Wedding Ring
Puts 1t on Every Morning.

New York.-Mr. and Mrs. Christ
mazes, natives of Raipur, in one of
the central provinces of India, sailed
on the White Star liner Celtic the
other day for England. They will re-
turn home via Suez, completing a
circuit of the globe.
Attention was attracted to the lit
tie East Indian woman by the pres
ence on her forehead of a red spot.
She explained that this red spot
marks the fact that she is a wife.
She puts it on every morning with a
pencil of red crayon and will con-
tinue to do so while she is a wife.
If her husband should die she would
cease wearing the red spot Wedding
rings are not worn in Raipur
The husband is a deputy commits.
sioner of revenues for the British
government in his native province.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
HOW TO ERADICATE
NOxIOUS GRASS
BY PROF. A. l.. STONE,
Wisconsin College of Agriculture.

Quack grass, a perennial plant, re-
produces itself by means Of seed and
by means Of rootstocks It Is the
rootstocks which give the plant its
nox1ous character, as they must be
killed TO eradicate it and they pos
sess great deal Of vitality. These
rootstocks are really underground
stems and resemble the other stems,
except that the color is nearly white
and the points are much closer to
gether, Usually not more than an
inch and half apart and often less
than that In this way the grass
spreads rapidly and a piece of the
rootstock with one of these Joints on
it will produce a new plant, although
1t may not be over one-half inch long.
Quack Grass Grows Rapidly.
If the grass is growing in mead
ow or pasture where it is undisturb-
ed the rootstocks will lie close to the
surface, usually not more than three
inches deep, but in cultivated ground
they will be found at a greater depth,
often below the blowing line. The
whole plant grows rapidly and ripens
Its seed usually in July, and, where
growing in meadows, may be gathered
in the hay, from whence it gets into
the manure to be scattered broadcast
over the farm.
II growing in grain it will be har-
vested and threshed with the grain,
and II the grain is not graded with
extreme care, some of the quack grass
seed will be sown on the fields the
next year. II either the hay or grain
is sold on the market the seeds may
be carried for long distances to es-
tablish patches of the grass on farms
far removed from the place where the
hay or grain was produced. The
seeds, and, in some cases, rootstocks
also may be carried from farm to farm
by the spring floods or the seed may
be blown from place to place by the
wind. While the grass and hay made
from quack grass has some feeding
value, neither is relished by stock as
are cultivated grasses, and the pres
ence of the quack grass prevents the
production OF crops of much greater
economic Importance.
Methods of Control.
On dry soils the control measure of
rultiVating without a crop is very eff
cient. No crop can be grown during
the year in which this treatment is be-
ing given. 1t consists of blowing deep
enough to reach the horizontal roots.
four times in dry season, and often
er if the season is wet. In fact, plow-
ing may prof1tably be begun as soon as
a crop is removed the preceding
year.
In the interval between plowings
the ground should be cultivated often
enough to prevent all leaf growth. The
spring tooth harrow makes an excel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
WOMAN IN HIS ROOM
BaShful Boarder Calls Police
Rather Than Disturb Fair
Sleeper.
Officer Franz SheidmantIe makes
Frantic Attempt to Arouse In
vader, Finally Resorting to
Desperate Measures.

New York.-CharIes Freeman came
home early, after "just one" at the
corner, entered his room in the fur
nisheE .oom house at 692 Third ave
nue., struck a match, lit the gas-and
theE, ran all the way to the East
51s$ street station
rs he landed in front of Lieut.. En-
mis- his teeth chartered so that he
could hardly speak.
There's someone in the bed" he
calculated.
There's some one in lots of beds
at this time Of night, in this neighbor-
hood" was the philosophic rejoinder
Of the lieutenant.
"B-B-B-ut it's m-my bed and 't-t-is-s-s
a woman, said Freeman.
"A woman" echoed Ennis in sur
prise. Well, why in bIazes-"
oh, I want to get her out" walled
Freeman, blushing furiOusIy
We'll, if that's the case, you'll have
to be accommodated" and he rang
the bell summoning Policeman Franz
Sheidmantle
(4AA1CAJ LICiC = d udllE Ill LulS
guys bed, and he demands her imme
date removal Go to it."
Schiedmantle stared at Freeman.
swallowed hard, braced himself for
the impending ordeal, and had Free
man follow him.
On the way to the fiat Freeman, in
the comfortable company of a police
man, became quite loquacious.
4 could hardly believe nv eyes, .
he told Scheidmantle. Gee, if I had
known there was a woman in the
room, I'd have shot myself before I
entered"
When they got to the house Free
man stayed downstairs while the
valiant cop went up to rout the in
Vader. Scheidmantle pounded on the
door. Naught but the gentle breath
ing of the fair sleeper was heard.
He said things, but the sleeper was
unmoVed Then he entered and gen
tly shook the woman and reused her
You'll have to get out of here. -
Scheidmantle informed her.
"Oh-h-h-h-i-i-h-u-u-m," yawned the
NDudH, anu SCnel0nanLle mOQeStIy
and considerably retreated to the
hall
She's gettin' up" he flashed to the
b2ushing Freeman.
Minutes passed, but no one
emerged from the room. Whereupon
Scheidmantle once more pounded on
the door. There was no answer. The
sleeper had yawned, rolled over and
gone to sleep again.
Now ScheidmantIe resorted to des-
perate measures
Hey, you!" he bawIed, as he open
ed the door again. You'll have to
beat it outen here"
Very we'll" spoke the sleeper. and
she started to do it right away
ady-landlady-" Freeman's
and Scheidmantle'a -oices chorused
IN tones to arouse the whole neigh
borhood. And the landlady came,
Bhooed the sleeper back to the room,
and helped her dress. Then she told
the policeman that her name was Liz
zie Marion, and that che was a gov
erness for a Mrs. Hopkins of Glen
Cove, L. I. How she got into Free
mans room she hadn't the slightest
idea, so Scheidmantle locked her up
for safe keeping.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Relics of Past hQes.

An interesting discovery was made
recently at SpittaI (Eng.) by a mum
Der Of workmen. While digging oper-
atoms were being carried on, a guam
tity of human bones were turned up.
This was followed by the unearthing
of a number Of stone collins, each
containing human remains. The cot
fins bore no resemblance to the mas
sive sarcophagus recently disinterred
at Berwick, but consisted simply OF
rough stone slabs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
The Five Great PAGES.

In answer to the question, What
are the five great races OF mankind? p
a Chinese student replied, said Bishop
Montgomery at the anniversary Of the
Society for the Propagation Of the
Gospel. reports the London Mail, the
hundred yards, the hurdles. the quar-
ter mile, the mile and the three
miles" In another paper a Chinese
student said that "Out of sight, out Of
mind" could be explained In two
words, Invisible, insane
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
WRONG SORT
Perhaps Plain Old Meat, Potatoes and
Bread May Be Against You
for a Time.

A Grange to the right kind Of food
can lift one from a sick bed. A lady
in Weldon, H., says:
Last spring became bed-fast with
severe stomach troubles accompanied
by sick headache. l got worse and
worse until l became so low 1 could
scarcely retain any food at all, al
though I tried about every kind
Il had become completely discour-
aged, and given up all hope, and
thought I was doomed to starve to
death, until one day my husband, try
ing to find something l could retain,
brought home some Grape-Nuts.
ITO my surprise the food agreed
with me, digested perfectly and with
out distress. l began to gain strength
at once. My flesh (Which had been
f1abby), grew irmer, my health i'm
proved in every way and every day,
and in a very few weeks l gained 20
pounds in weight.
81 liked Grape-Nuts so well that for
four months | ate no other food, and
always felt as well satisfied after eat
L
quet
81 had no return Of the miserable
sick stomach nor of the headaches,
that l used to have when I ate other
food. I am now a well woman, doing
all my own work again, and feel that
life is worth living.
"Grape-Nuts food has been a God
send to my family; it surely saved my
life; and my two little boys have
thriven on it wonderfully" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich
Read the little book, 'The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
INJURED PIGEON TREATED

felt that the patient was not strong
enough for show purposes.
In the accident the pigeon lost its
tail, some plumage and broke a leg
1t was wise old bird, the doctor said
when it DIR eyed itself to the window
of the hospital. DR.. Shedd said thai
the pigeon seemed to take an interest
IN his operation and blinked its eyes
approVingly when the cast was re
moved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
M atchicss.

when Edwin Gould took up the
manufacture Of matches seven years
ago." said New York banker. his
friends were a good deal amused, and
many joke was cracked at Mr..
Gould's expense.
Il remember one June day, at on
open-air luncheon at Tuxedo. a superb
four-in-hand dashed round turn of
the road and we all looked I'D from
our strawberries to admire.
THAT is Mr.. Gould's team said
some one. Who is driVing?'
Mr. Gould himself a lady an.
swered. Doesn't he look striking on
the box?'"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Almost an ANGEL,

George AIDE was talking at a June
wedding in Chicago about matrimony.
'Matrimony is perhaps a little too
much idealized," he said. These
June brides, radiant under their white
wells in a glitter of June sunshine,
seem capable of changing earth to
heaven, but, as matter of fact, they
are not capable of anything of the
sort
Il am in hearty sympathy with old
Brown, to whom young Black said at
a wedding:
GA good wife can make a veritabIe
angel of a man
Yes, that's So old Brown agreed
My wife came near making one of
me with her first batch of dough-
nuts"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
a BUSY Place

Where is that spot you call the
lovers lane?" difidently asks the
young man while the young lady
waits on the hotel piazza.
Right down yonder," replies the
clerk. Just keep going until you see
the porter from the barber shop.
Lovers lane is so crowded now that
we have him stationed there to give
the guests checks, so that each may
have his turn. Judges Library.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Confident Assertion,

We'll, Charley, dear" said young
Mrs. Torkins, 81 don't know much
about baseball"
you truly don't" replied her hus-
band.
But I'd be willing to leave it to
the boys on the bleachers if I don't
know more about the game than that
umpire who gave three straight decis
ions against US.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Shark Captured in Chase

been dragged ashore and viewed by
expert shark fishers they all said that
had the old-fashioned methods been
used it was likely the shark would
have escaped, as it was an unusually
powerful specimen.
Mr.. Zabriskie is hailed as the pio-
neer in a new campaign against the
sharks, and other fishermen here will
carry revolvers when they go out, in
the hope that they may get a chance
to emulate Mr.. Zabriskie's example.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13

little boy in the house in which
he lived had a magic lantern given
to him on his birthday, and it oc-
Cured to one of the tenants that the
present might be utilized in curing
the drunkard, who was known to be
superstitious.
Among the pictures shown by the
lantern was one representing a drunk
ard in the hands of the devil.
The man returned home drunk as
usual one night, and on reaching his
door was thrown into state of con-
sternation on seeing this awful pic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Counted Ants for Two Years

4 marvel of scientific research, says
our Berlin correspondent, has been
accomplished by Professor Young
who has been investigating the in
terror condition Of anthills. By dint
of patient observation Professor
Yemg discovered that an anthill two
feet III height was inhabited by 93,780
ants. Other anthills of almost the
same size were found to contain 67,-
500, $4,000 and $4,000 ants respective.
ly. These observations and the count
ing of the tiny insects occupied two
years.-London Evening Standard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Waoner's Parentaqe.

Discussin; the autobiography OF
Richard Wagner, the Oesterreichische
Wochenschrift says that no one will
ever know whether the truth has all
been published as to the masters
parentage. ut is fact, though, that
he was registered at school as Rich.
ard Geyer and did not take the name
Wagner until he was fourteen year,
old" says this authority.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13

SASKATOON offers prosperity to far
mers in every branch. Get a farm in
Saskatoon district, and your own and
family's future need worry no more. You
were not intended to live and die striving
merely to make ends meet. Half the work
here would swiftly fatten your bank ac-
count. Be fair to yourself. Don't waste
more time. Write Commissioner, Board of
Trade, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Western
Canada
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Broken Leg of Little Bird Is Placed
in Plaster Cast-Tapped at Win
dow for Admission.

Boston.-f the pigeon patient whose
left leg has been in a plaster cast at
the Relief hospital for II days were
able to talk probably the first thing
it would do after it's discharge" from
the hospital would be to fly to Penn
berton Square, the general meeting
place of the pigeons, and tell the 9TH
ers what wonderful thing surgery IS
The pigeon at the Relief hospital
had the plaster cast taken from its
les by DR.. Shedd this morning. There
were many surgeons present and they
manifested no little interest in the
work of DR.. Shedd who has taken
considerable interest in the case OF
the helpless pigon. which tapped It's
bill repeatedly against the window of
the hospital until an attendant came to
its assistance.
The pigeon was admitted" and DR..
Shedd, after setting the injured leg,
placed it in a cast, also placing the
right leg in a cast
The bird has been given much at
tention and has been an ideal patient.
and DR.. Shedd and Mr.. Hartigan, the
attendant, placed it on an operating
table" and removed the cast. When
the casL was removed it was evident
that the pigeon had forgotten all about
flying. The bird tapped its wings
once, but made no attempt to fly out
Of DR.. Shedd's hand. The injured leg
has mended we'll, and in another week
the patient will be discharged
The injured pigeon has become a
mascot at the Relief hospital. The at
PENDANTS would like tC keep the bird
there. Several persons have promised
to give the bird home should the at
taches of the hospital wish to give it
up. The managers of the poultry
show made an effort to get the bird
for exhibition purposes, but DR.. Shedd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Engineer Saves Wild Deer

tracks of the railroad company and
its hind hoofs became entangled in
the cattle guards. Helpless to free
itself, it was jerking its life away try
ing to escape the approaching train,
when Stratton went to its assistance
The railroad man tenderly released
the feet of the creature and watched
it limp away into the cedar copse.
Then he boarded his engine and the
train moved away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Tips on Stock Market.

London-A good story is told of
a weE-known American who is not
lavish in tipping. Instead of cash. he
gives every one n mis- hotel stock mar
ket bps. Strange to say, the tip in
variably goes wrong and one hotel
official who has been bitten more than
once said he caught the American IN
loading the stock he advised the hotel
staff to buy. So this year when he
appeared and whispered advice to buy
certain stock, the selling orders were
fast and furious
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
QUICK CURE FOR DRUNKARD
Magic Lantern Picture Frightens
Czech Tipp!er Into Taking Pledge
on Short Order-Keeps Word.

Berlin.-An interesting story telling
of a novel cure for drunkenness
cones from a village on the border.
A newly married Czech workman
gave way to drink, and created I'M
seemly disturbances in the house in
which he lived. All efforts to induce
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Animal Trapped In Cattle Guard Es
eapes Death Through Kindly
Act of Locomotive Driver.

Seattle, Wasb.-Moses Stratton, en-
CINE driver of the North Coast Linn
tied. of the Northern Pacific, brought
his locomotive to standstill on the
west slope Of the Cascade mountains
that he might rescue a trapped deer
The deer had tried to cross the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Life Insured for "a, 500, ooO,

elphia.-Rodman Wanamaker
has just taken an additional 1000, 600
worth of insurance on his life. He
already was the most heavily insured
man in the world and his total insur-
Gnce now amounts to $4,500,000. His
annual premiums on this amount is
estimated to be about $125,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
American Fiao Barred

Ottawa, Canada.-American camp
ers in Algonquin park will no longer
be permitted to fly the American flag,
as the provincial government has de
creed that only the British flag may
be displayed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Stop the Pain.

The hurt of burn or a cut stops when
Coles CarbohsalYe is applied 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and soc nv
druggists. For free sample write to
]. W. Cole & Co, Black River Falls, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
F Feminine REASONING.

Stela-Her gown is just like yours.
Bella don't care if hers is a dupli-
cate of mine, but l don't want mine
duplicate of hers.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
A EiXturA

Mistress-Are you sure you'll stay
With US, Bridget?
Cook ION her hundredth job)-Faith
an / will Don't yez suppose l know
an aisy mark whin l see wan?-Har
per's BaZas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13

ture. He Immediately sank on his
knees and began to pray. He prom
lsed there and then that he would
give up all connection with the 9th,
er devil" He has kept his word.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Her act,

Howard-Did she refuse you, old
man?
Coward-WeH. in delicate, indi-
rect way. She told me she never
wanted anything she could get easily.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Mrs. 3, Gets a Shot HON.

Il never judge woman by her
clothes" observed Bilkins. NO" put
in Mrs. B. sarcastically. "a man who
gets to as many burlesque shows as
you do wouldn' t"-Milwaukee News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Child Slavery.

A boy graduated from a Penns7l-
ing missed a half day, and shall such
horrors of child slavery be unre
auked Detroit Journ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Real Reason of 1t,

These hanging gardens of Baby
Ion are said to have been 300 feet In
the air" why did the king put them
so high?" Perhaps the neighboring
kings kept chickens
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
No Weddjno Dav BARGAINS.

The Husband during the quarreD
You're always making bargains.
Was there ever a time when you
didn't?
The Wife-Yes, sir; on my wedding
daY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13

When an Indian candidate for the
ministry was asked to define orig
inal sin, he said he didn't know what
other peoples might be, but hs felt
sure his was laZiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
Just So.

Why do they call a bell boy in a
hotel 'Buttons?'"
Because he's always off when you
need him most, I guess"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13
The Humorous Hat.

Has she any sense of humor?"
Il don't think so. She can look at
her hat without laughing" -Lippin,
colts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-07-13

Hix-Did you notify the police OF
tne robbery?
Dix-Yes, and 1 am expecting at
any moment to hear that they have
arrested the wrong man.