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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
TALE OF A FAMOUS SOLDIER

40 miles from Nashville we could not
get over on account of low water, so
landed my men and marched them
overland. l reached Nashville day
in advance of my army. l had not
met Thomas since we had left West
Point and had to introduce myself to
him. He grasped my hand and gave
me a hearty, warm greeting and at the
same time asked where my command
was, which l said would be up the next
day.
With much concern In his voice
he replied: wish they were here
now
Il inquired Why the urgency?
They are giving me HI down In
Washington
What is the natter I asked
Stanton and HalIeck have been
teIegraphing me every day to attack
Hood and drive him away, but 1 have
not been ready, and because | believe
my force now here insufficient, have
not complied with their orders, for I
believe they do not understand the
situation. But, here is an order from
Grant to attack AT ONCE
Il asked Thomas what the situation
was, and he explained his position and
forces by taking me up to Fort Neg
ley, where we could see the lines of
both armies After a careful examina-
ton Of the works, and comparing his
army with Hoods, I turned to him and
said: Thomas, you are right and
Grant is wrong, and if Grant were
here he would say So
Immediately Thomas reached over
and grasped my hand, and the vigor
of his action convinced me that he
fully meant what he said as he an
swered: Now, Smith, that l have your
approval we will take our time, and
when we go after Hood we will be
sure to succeed
And that is just what they did.
Copyright, 1910, by E. J. Edwards All
Rights Reserved.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
GOOD TREATMENT FOR SHEEP
Floor of Barn Should Be Kept Per-
fectIy Dry-Whenever Ticks Are
Found Dip Animals.
CBy WILLIAM A. ,CURTIss }

When you see a sheep going down
on its knees frequently you may be
pretty sure that its hoofs are affected
and need prompt attention.
If the dirt floor of the sheep barn
cannot be kept perfectly dry plank
floor with plenty of stray is neoes-
sary.
A hundred feet of drain tile laid IN
der the floor of the sheep pen will
keep it perfectly dry all the time.
Whenever ticks are found the
sheep must be dipped at once. There
are a number of excellent dips on
the market which can be obtained in
every town.
If sheep become lacerated on wire
fence or other objects watch the
wounds carefully and If maggots ap-
pear wash the wounds with a weak
solution Of carbolic acid and water.
If the wounds are deep and difficult
TO reach inject the solution with a
small glass syringe.
Remember that one treatment of
wounds or of any disease will never
cure Look after the wounded or
sick animals every day until they
are entirely well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
HOGS FREE FROM PARASITES
Louise Is Common Cause of ThriftIess-
ness in Young Pigs and Tends to
Retard Their Growth.
Br a. s. ALEXANDER. }


The hog louise is a common cause Of
thTiftIessness in young pigs and when
numerous, tends to retard their
growth 1t is advisable and most
profitable to keep swine free from lice
at all ages and stages of their exist
ence and development so far as pos
sible. To this end their houses, pens
and sleeping places should frequently
be cleaned and disinfected, the wood
work whitewashed, the bedding mate
rial kept fresh, clean and dry and the
yards free from accumuIations of lit
ter and filth.
1t is impossible to keep hogs free
from lice without maintaining SAM
tary conditions in their quarters and
in attempting to rid them of these
pests the treatment must include not
only the hogs, but practically every
thing with which they come in CON
tact daily.
To disinfect recently purchased
hogs, that possibly may carry disease
germs or yermin into the herd, wash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
VIII Be World REPRESENTATION

When the International Congress on
tuberculosis meets at Rome next Sep
TENDER, representatives of over thirty
national and provincial associations
organized to fight tuberculosis will be
present. Among the associations which
will be represented are the United
States, Canada, Cuba, Trinidad, Eng
land, Wales, Ireland. Norway, Sweden
Denmark, Russia, Germany, Belgium
Holland, France, Switzerland, Portu.
gal, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary
Austria, New Zealand, Japan, Cape
Colony, Argentina, Brazil, Chill, New
foundland, Roumania, Uruguay and
Venezuela.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
OXFORD SHEEP ATE PROLlrlC
and Are Widely Distributed Over
United States.

Oxford sheep originated in England
in the early part of the nineteenth
century from cross of Cotswold and
Hampshire Downs They have been
known since 1857 as Oxfordshire or
Oxford Downs, and are now widely
distributed over the United States
and Canada. They are the largest and
heaviest OF the Down breeds.
When in good flesh the rams should
weigh $50 to 275 pounds, and the
ewes from 200 to 225 pounds. The
wool is rather coarser than any other
Of the medium wool breeds and the
fleece is heavier, weighing from ten
to twelve pounds unwashea.
The face is usually an even dark
gray or brown, with or without a
gray spot on the tip of the nose. They
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

(:5NOIES ID

| Strong, vigorous pigs when week
! old will care for themselves, barring
| accidents.
A severe attack of diarrhoea may
often be brought on in the young pigs
by giving the SOW rancid slop.
Many experienced sheep men rec
ommend dipping for both scab and
ticks, even in the winter time.
Rape and corn should be sown in
| the spring for the ewes and lambs
/ through the hot summer months.
There should be a fender soil
around the pen to keep the SOW from
crushing the pigs when she lies down.
1t is never advisable to have brood
sows in lots with horses or cattle, as
| these delight to run and chase the
sows.
The feeding value of emner is
highly established by tests made in
Wyoming and South Dakota expert
ment stations.
The breeding together of closely re-
lated animals, such as sire and daugh-
ter, dam and son, brother and sister,
is known as inbreeding.
For hogs or horses alone no better
pasture may be had than pure alfalfa,
but for cattle or sheep the orchard
grass would greatly reduce the dan
ger of bloat.
The stomach worm is an active
little parasite about the thickness of
a pin and one-hah to one-quarter
inch long. 1t makes its home in the
fourth stomach of the sheep.
In the hands of the real breeder
inbreeding is one OF the most rapid
methods of improvement, but in the
hands of a careless breeder 1t is a
most certain road to deterioration.
Ringbone may often be prevented
by feeding the colts well, by trim
ming the hoofs frequently, by proper
shoeing by competent blacksmith,
and by avoiding hard work at an
early age.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Hoo Cholera Racine

The Bureau of Animal Industry.
United States department of agricul-
ture, gives the following recipe for
hog cholera, which is claimed by
many who have tried it to be invalu-
abel in warding off the disease. One
part wood charcoal, one part sulphur.
two parts salt, two parts baking soda,
two parts sodium hyposulphite, one
part sodium sulphate, one part anti
mony sulphate. Pulverize and mix
thoroughly. Dose, one tablespoonful
for each 200 pounds weight of hog,
once q day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Elusive Eyeolass Case.

81 can't seem to be able to find my
eyeglass case" said visitor at the
Wolcott. Il have just lost the sixth
case l have bought or begged since
came to New York" The clerk threw
open a drawer filed with articles OF
the kind mentioned and the visitor
was able to identify three Of them as
his. The lot in the drawer had been
garnered In three days.-New York
Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Truly Wonderful Cat.

A wonderful cat is that owned by
Mr.. A J. Gorringe, a tradesman OF
Ditching, England. Mr.. Gorringe has
a bantam which lays her eggs in diff
ferent parts of the yard, but his cat
never fails to find them. She takes
the egg between her teeth, places it
on the step. and rsttles the door han
die with her paws until her mistress
arrives to take in the egg. Not one
of the eggs has vet been broken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

are best adapted for lands furnish
ing good pasture and do not succeed
as well under range conditions or
ewes are very prolific, triplets being
not uncommon, The lambs grow rap
idly and are of good form. The chief
shoTtcoming of the breed is that it is
not as hardy as some others.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

a trial package Of Munyon's Paw Paw
Pills viii be sent free to anyone on re
quest Address Professor Munyon, SD &
jefferson SITS, Philadelphia, Pa If you are
in need Of medical advice, do not fail 70
write Professor Munyon Your communl-
cation viii be treated in strict confidence,
and your case will be diagnosed as care
fully as though you had personal inter
view
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are unlike
ali other laxatives or cathartcs. They
coax the liver into activity by gentle
methods. They do not sCour, they do
not grippe, they do not weaken, but they
do start ali the secretions Of the liver
and stomach IN a way that soon puts
these organs in a healthy condition and
corrects constipation. In my opinion
constipation is responsible for most all
ments. There are 26 feet of human
bowels, which is really a sewer pipe.
When this pipe becomes clogged the
whole system becomes poisoned, caus-
ing biIousness, Indigestion and impure
blood, which often produce rheumatism
and kidney ailments. No woman who
suffers with constipation or any liver
aliment can expect to have a clear
complexion or enjoy good health. If
/ had my way / would prohibit the sale
of nine-tenths Of the cathartics that are
now being sold for the reason that they
soon destroy the lining of the stomach,
setting up serious forms of Indigestion,
and so paralyze the bowels that they re-
fuse to act unless forced by strong
purgatives
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are a tgnio
to the stomach. liver and nerves They
invigorate instead of weaken; they en-
rich the blood instead of impoverish
it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that Is put
into it.
These pills contain no calomel, no
dope; they are soothing, healing and
stimulating. They school the bowels
to act without physic
Regular size bottle, containing As pills,
% cents. Munyon's Laboratory, SD &
Jefferson SITS. Philadelphia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
A COUNTRY SCHOOL FOR GIRL
W. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 15-1s11.
FREE SAMPLE CURED OLD
PERSONS BOWEL TROUBLE

long your life by healthy bowel action.
Clogged bowels invite disease Women
about to pass the menstrual period cannot
do better than use Syrup Pepsin several
times a week until the system has set
tied to it's future condition
Among the strongest supporters of Dr.
Caldweus Syrup Pepsin are Mr. w G.
Zorn Of New Decatur, Ala, and Mr.
George S. Spaulding Of the National SOL
diers' Home, Kansas. both elderly men.
The regular size bottles can BE bought Of
any druggist at fifty cents and one dol
lar, but free sample bottle can be had
by sending your address to the doctor
For the free sample address DR.. w. 3.
Caldwell, 2O1 Caldwell building, Month
cello Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
SHEEP AMBULANCE Is HANDY
Cart Found to Be Quite Useful When
Eve Drops Lamb in FieId-Good
for Other Purposes.

An ingenious ambulance is used b.
Z. B. Stroud of Wyoming to carry
eve with lamb from the field to a
pen in the barn. Mr.. Stroud has a
large flock of sheep, and it often
happens that eve will lamb in the
field, and as all shepherds know 1t is
a difficult task to drive a eve with a
lamb, SO to save all this trouble he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

One of the most remarkable proofs Of
the unusual laxative merit contained in
DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin is that it is
effective not only in people in the prime
Of life, but at the extremes Of ages. AS
many letters are received from mothers
regarding the cures of children, as from
men and women Of sixty, seventy and
eighty years of age. 1t must be truly
wonderful laxative.
In the cure of constipation and bowel
trouble in old people it has no equal It
corrects the constipation, dispels the head
ache, bifousness, gas, drowsiness after
eating, etc. People advancing in years
should see to it that their bowels move
freely, and if they do not TO take DIR.
Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. You can pro-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
A Handy Sheep Ambulance.

backs up his ambulance and loads the
eve and lamb into it, says the Farm
Home. He can then transport them
to the barn without trouble.
The drawing shows how this cart is
made. A cart is mounted on two old
buggy wheels and a handle attached.
The end gate of the cart is solid and
has cleats on it. 1t is hinged at the
bottom, and when let down serves as
a good approach to the cart. The top
OF the cart is made so as to be re-
moved easily. This makes it possible
to use the cart for other purposes
than for hauling sheep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

A West Philadelphia man and his
wife have separated. None of their
friends know why, but one, being
curious, asked the husband:
What was the trouble between you
and your wife?"
%, nothing much. She bought a
new hat for $50 and asked me what l
Thought of it. And I told her. That's
all"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
MUSHROOMS IN COAL MINES

always even, so that it cost nothing to
supply heat. There are lots of places
in the Pennsylvania coal mines which
can be used for growing mushrooms
and before long mine mushrooms are
certain to be quite factor in the
market, believe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Absent-Minded Suffraoette.

One of the Suffragettes-Ive lost
lie best hatpin, Lizzie
Another-Where did you leave it
last?
The First-Oh, remember nowi l
left it sticking in that policeman
London Opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Classification.

Sir said a little clustering man
to a religious opponent; Il say, sir,
do you know to what sect I belong?"
Well, | don't exactly know" was
the answer; but to judge by your
make, shape, and size, l should say
you belonged to a class called the in
sect"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
"SPOHN'S -

This is the name of the greatest of al
remedies for Distemper, Pink Eye, Heaves
and the ike among all ages of horses Sole
by Druggists, Harness Makers, or send t
the manufacturers. $50 and 81 90 a bottle
Agents wanted. Send for free book. Spohr
Medical Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases
Goshen, Ind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Best to Raise Own Horse

The best way to get a good farm
horse Is to raise him. 1t is a mistake
to suppose that a draft colt will put on
bone with a diet of grass alone. He
should get a little grain from the time
he is big enough to eat it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Prudence

Il suppose you are going to say ex-
actly what you think In the next con-
gress?" Yes" replied the cautious
statesman; but I'm going to go slow
about making up my mind as to ex.
actly what | think"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Covered.

Mother-Did you paint the table?
Father-Yes, l gave it a coat and
two pairs of rousers.-Harper' Ba-
Ear
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Feeble Guardianship.

81 wonder" said the Sweet Young
Thing, why man is always SC
frightened when he proposes?"
That" said the Chronic Bachelor,
lis his guardian angel trying to hold
him back"-Stray Stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
For the Sickroom

One of the simplest ways to freshen
and sweeten the atmosphere of a sick
room is to put few spoonfuls Of
cologne on shovel and set fire to it
-Woman's Home Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
VauarIes Of Finance

Il understand you have paid the
mortgage off your place"
Yep, replied Farmer Corntossel.
times?"
All the neighbors have done the
same thing That leaves me with
money on my hands that nobody
wants to borrow"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Away with these cemeteries Of
stone; they are indecent; let me fade
into the anonymous grassI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Garfield Tea assists overworked digestive
organs, corrects constipation, cleanses the
system and rids the blood of impurities
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Why quarrel over religions when an
men agree-all men, that is, at the
same grade Of intellect?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Paw Paw, Mich.-"Two years ago suffered
livery severely with a displacementI could not
be ON my feet for a long time. My physician
treated me for several months without much re-
lief and at last sent me to Ann Arbor for an op-
aerations was there four weeks and came home
suffering worse than before. My mother adj
avfsed me to try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and / did. To-day / am well and
strong and do all my own homework. owe my
health to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
1pound and advise every woman who is afflicted
with any female complaint to try it," : Mrs
IOrvilIe Rock, Il. R. No. B, Paw Paw, Mich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Best Feeds.
Stops and little oil meal are best
feeds about narrowing time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

A man doesn't have to be a detec-
tive in order to find fault.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Life Term for BIackmaiI.
Blackmail may be punishable with
a life sentence in England.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
Care of Stock,

Give the stock a warm bed of
leaves and clean, dry stable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
NATURALLY.

Jonathan-Silas is dead. Went to
Their city ter git a tooth pulled and
Their dentist told him he'd better take
gas first.
Postmaster-Gave him an overdose,
Ell?
Jonathan-No. After tner dentist
told him that he went back ter his
boarding house an took Their gas him
self
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13
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Please Read These Two Letters.

The following letter from Mrs Oryle Rock will prove how unwso
submit dangers surgical operation when
be avoided by taking Lydia Pnkham Vegetable Compound
hospital home suffering
Then after all that suffering Lydia Pink
hams Vegetable Compound restored her health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

neVer a
ROckpOFt, a
Ills than mine, and cannot begin to tell what suffered
able thing bed
said nothing would
Lydia E. Pinkhanls Vegetable
and improved wonder
ride horseback rides
other suffering
give Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Compound trial
before submitting Meredts
r. F. D. No. b RockpOrt, Ind.
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these letters genuine and thor that either OF
these paid for their Testimonials that
published without their permission that the original
letter from each did not entirely unsolicited
For Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable GES> NSSGS)
been the standard remedy for NV~%@@ANM
sick does justice to ~ u EsaaW1
herself who will not try this famous medicine: Va
exclusively from roots and herbs, and l2A II
thousands of to its credit. W IL
Mrs. all lN\ mi
to write her for advice. She has MN1sSSIk
guided health free of charge.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

HERE Is HER OWN STATEMENT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-04-13

Regular size bottle, containing 45 pills,
% cents. Munyon's Laboratory, SD &
jefferson SITS Philadelphia
The Monroe journal., 1911-11-21
The Secret Sluggers.

Copying the editorial in last
week 5 Journal about the secret
attempt of some one to fool the
public about the price of cotton
and the tariff legislation, the
Raleigh News & Observer SAYS:
The press OF the South will,
in the main, refuse to be subSi-
died TO disseminate this diShOn-
est and SpeciouS doctrine. For
tunatcly most Of the farmers and
business men and mechanics in
the South are roo well informed
to be miSled by such sophistry
If amy paper will fer pay give ii
circulation and approval.
The Monroe journal has rem
dered a distinct public service TO
good morals as well as to good
politics by exposing this latest
plan Of the interests to manu-
iaciure public sentiment. lis com
mtnts leave nothing further to be
said. The exposure Of the money
behind the scheme and the will
mgncsS to pay papers 10 print
such stuff has discovered to pub
lie gaze the negro in thu wood
pile
The Southern people will live
mp TO the high praise given them
by Senator IIoar in his famous
speech at Charleston. and will
demand Of their representatives
in the senate and house when
| they take their seats in Decem-
ber that they keep before their
eyes the true Democratic doctrin,
land write tariff bills without be
ing influenced by local pressure.
II is no better to clamor for tar
| 1T Cn lumber and cotton for this
State than to clamor for tariff
on iron and steel for Pennsyl.
yania. Whenever a Congressman
from the South does that he is
giving away his parys princi-
| pies and helps the tariff bcnefi-
Charles who are exposed by the
Monroe journal 5 publication OF
their advertisement, disguised a,
news matter.
The Monroe journal., 1911-11-21
Obituary.

Mr. !. :. King was horn Aug
Isl 18th. l>>S. and died Novcm-
her 18th. l9ll lie prafeSed fai;l
in Christ In August. 1905. ana
while waiting the summons of th,
death angel. requested his rcla-
tiyes to meet him in heaven. lie
leaves his father and laother, Mr..
and Mrs. II. +, King. and several
brothers and sisters tn MOURN
his los. The body was laid To
rest in the graveyard at Pleasant
Plains. and the funeral service
was conducted hy Rev, Me>Sl>.
MeLendon and Davenport. The
very large congregation showed
the tender esteem in which jus
t.cc was held in his community.
lie was loved in life and remem-
bertd in death The hereaved
family have the sympathy Of the
entire community. \ Friend.