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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Observation-Disclosures
HANDY HELPS IN
THE KITCHEN
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By MISS ALICE LOOMS
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Among the numerous labor saving
devices one that may be worth while
is the bread mixer Until housekeep-
ers learn to stir up very soft dough
with knife or better yet develop CO.
operative bakeries, the bread mixer
will be a labor saving device. espe-
cially If there is q man or boy who
can be depended upon to turn the
crank. Many Of the poor results of
bread mixers are due to insufficient
mixing. Instead of the three minutes
turning advised by the manufacturers,
from six to ten minutes will be
found more satisfactory. If anyone
doubts that the bread is being mixed
after the ball has formed on the rod
of the mixer, let her drop in some
cinnamon and see how quickly this
is mixed into the apparently smooth
ball.
Many Of our cakes are as well pre-
pared by mixing all the ingredients at
one time as by Dreaming the butter
and sugar first and finally folding In
the separately beaten egg whites.
While a cake mixer will do this work
easily, the large sized Dover beaten
which sells for twenty-five cents is
fully satisfactory. One who has used
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
rubsreuIosls Patients NeaIeetsd.


Out of more than 225 public hos
pitfalls for the insane, with a popula-
ton OF fully 10000, only 20. or less
than one-third. make any provision
for their tuberculous inmates, and
this. too, in spite of the fact that the
percentage Of deaths from this disease
is very high among this class of peO-
pie. Such is the substance of a state
ment made recently by the National
Association for the Study and Proven
ton Of Tuberculosis. Seventy hos
pitfalls in % states, providing all told
about 1850 beds for tuberculous in,
sane patients, sums up the provision
made for this class of sufferers, al
though the percentage of deaths from
tuberculosis among the insane ranges
from SO to 200 per cent. higher than
among the general population.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

pain, my nerves are stronger and / can
do my own work. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound cured me after
everything else had failed, and I rec
Ommend it to other suffering women"
Mis-. WIN. SEALS eos w. Howard ST.,
Crest0n, Iowa.
Thousands Of unsolicited and genu-
Inc testimonials like the above prove
the efficiency Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, which is made
exclusively from roots and herbs.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills should not lose sight of
these facts or doubt the ability of Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
restore their health.
If you want special advice write
to Mrs. PinlEham, at Lynn, Mass.
She viii treat your letter as
strictly confidential. For 90 years
she has been helping sick women
in this way, free of charge. Don't
hesitate-Write at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
When Seward Wept In Public
By E. J. EDWARDS

slave state. But strange as this init
macy seemed, it continued unproken
to the day of Rusks death In 1856,
when he committed suicide in a mo-
ment of temporary mental alteration.
"Of course the customary memorial
services were held in the senate, and
Seward delivered one of the eulogies
In fact his was the chief eulogy, and
have always regarded it as a classic.
But the most remarkable thing in con-
nection with its deliverance was that,
suddenly, Senator Seward broke
down He was convulsed with his
grief. He buried his face in his hand
kerchief and sobbed It was so affect
ing that many Of his colleagues also
were moved to tears.
"A few days later, when l congratu-
lated Seward on his eulogy of his
friend, l suggested that there must
have been something of an unusual
character to bring two such men as
himself and Rusk together on terms
of intimacy.
Shortly after President Pierce's
administration began he told me, I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

The concrete block silo has been in
successful use for several years. MANY
have been built which have not been
entirely satisfactory, but this has re-
suited from lack of reinforcement
or an insufficient amount of cement A
properly constructed block wall should
be equal to solid type in efficiency
and durablllty. The paramount diff
hculty has been due to neglect on
the part Of the block builder who has
not used sufficient cement or reinforce
ment. Block silos should be built
upon good foundations, special prep
arations being made for this by dig
ging trench two feet wide around the
bottom OF the excavation.
The blocks may be purchased or
made at home, hollow two piece blocks
being most satisfactory. Silage is
not liable to freeze in silos of this char
acter; in fact it has been preserved in
excellent condition in weather % de-
grees below zero. Of course, these
silos were well constructed, the doors
were never opened except at feeding
time, and q good chute connected the
barns and silos which further aided
in keeping the silage in normal eondi-
ton.
The hollow block is the cheaper
method of wall construction, and
should be considered as the most de-
sirable for concrete block silos. This
method Of construction will greatly re-
duce the amount of material and labor
in the building of these blocks. The
blocks should be laid in a good bed
Of cement and reinforced with three
eighths-inch rods placed between
every layer of block for the first Is
feet above ground in a silo IA feet
In diameter and So feet high. Above
this height the reinforcement should
be placed between every second lay
er. The doors may be continuous or
separate openings, but If of the former
style arrangements should be made so
as to insure continuous reinforce
ment around the silo. This may be
accomplished by securing the rein
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
COOLING OFF the Help.

The apartment was not cool. In
tact, it was a surprisingly warm one,
considering that 1t was on the elev-
enth floor of a handsome up-to-date
building. The hostess spoke Of it
apologetieally.
Il have only one electric FAM" she
said, "and as l am going away next
week for the remainder of the summer
] shall not buy another now. l have
put the one l have in the kitchen,
where it can be turned on the maids
and the butler. They work harder
than I do, and I wish them to- have
every comfort possible. You see the
temperature of the kitchen is not
bad"
She opened the door into that room.
The fan was buzzing merrily, the
maids were stepping lightly and cheer
fully about and the butler was put
ting few finishing touches on the
silver, looking meanwhile neat and
cool. MY only regret" said the
smiling mistress. "is that it is a bit
lard On my guests"
1T is a good hint to US" said one
s,ntlx. IN so home and do like
So"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

the large sized beaten will be apt to
use 1t for many things which she had
thought too heavy for the ordinary
Dover beater.
There is one excellent cherry pit
ter on the market along with many
others that are nor worth while. This
has a hopper which holds about a
handful Of cherries, and wheel with
a screw which adjusts the size of the
place through which the cherries are
forced. 1t does take a little thought
to adjust the pitter for different sizes
of cherry pits, but it is well worth
while to learn to use it. One woman
has just put up forty quarts of cher
ries in one day using the pitter.
This same utensil does equally well
for pulping grapes, which is always a
tiresome task when one wishes to re-
tain the skins of the grapes and so
must boil the pulp separately in or
der to take out the seeds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
uaranteed under the Food al
Exact Copy OF Wrappes.
a Human Cruet-stand.

Several villagers were discussing q
departed sister who had been given tC
good deeds but was rather too fond
of dispensing sharp spoken advice
she was an excellent woman" said
the deceased lady's pastor. she was
constantly in the homes of the poor
and afflicted. In fact, she was the salt
of the earth
She was more than that remark
ed viilager. She was the vinegar
the pepper and the mustard as we'll
She was perfect cruet stand of Vir.
tues. London Tit-Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

forcing bands to the door frame at
each side, the side pieces of the frame
being held firmly together by three
fourths-inch rods threaded at each
end. These rods serve as a ladder
The concrete has to be mixed much
drler than for pouring, and is there
fore more difficult to handle If blocks
could be given the full amount of wa
ter and then permitted to stand until
thoroughly set before removing the
forms, there would be no objections to
a concrete block, but as 1t is, a linn
tied use of water is necessary to OBJ
tain a dry mixture which will permit
Of an early removal of the forms The
common method of block making is
to lamp the concrete into the form
with just enough water to dampen
the mixture. The bottom of the form
is Independent of the side walls. max
ing possible the removal of these walls
as soon as the block is completed The
block and bottom are then removed to
the curing floor and left to cure. The
block should not be removed from the
bottom for several days. The curing
process is carried on by covering the
blocks with slough hay or gunny sack
ing and sprinkling thoroughly once or
twice each day for four weeks.
Concrete machines are more or less
expensive, but home made form
which will answer every purpose can
be made BY anyone who is handy with
tools. The form can be made of wood
and galvanized sheet iron. An ad-
Unstable clamp at one end permits
opening the form to release the block.
Such forms are inexpensive, and it is
decidedly advantageous to have three
or four of them, as this would per
nit leaving the blocks in the form a
longer time, affording a much better
opportunity for settling The blocks
should be made as large as can be cas-
lily handled, the preferable size being
about "a by by inches. The cores
used in making them should taper to-
ward one end to facilitate their
removal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Costs Money to Live in Brazil

You can find some tiptop cost of
living in Bahia, Brazil Southland P.
Warner, our consul there, says that
with economy and no entertaining. a
small family of four can make out
about this way: Rent, G75; provisions.
$3.50; servant. $50; fuel for cooking
$40; lighting, SO; water, So; laundry.
s25-or more than $500 a month for
just those items And we all know
how the incidentals make the real to-
tai when the first-of-the-month bills
come in.-New York Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Worked Well Three Wavs

in vain to persuade them to learn.
offering to buy a cow or two If they'd
do the milking. Second, think my
corn will be in less danger il the
owner OF the cows finds his expected
milk supply running short, for he'll
take care to keep 'em penned Up, and
thirdly, we obtained three quarts of
very nice fresh milk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Truth of the Case.

Betty Redwood thinks it provoking
for woman who has been working
all day mending her husbands coat.
TO ind love letter from another in
the pocket That is perfect nonsense.
There Is not woman on earth but
would find the letter before she be-
gai to mend the coat-and then the
coat would not be men6ed at all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN, has best
- hardwood lands in Wisconsin and at Superior
and Duluth the best market in America for farm
products We have 100000 acres of land in this rich
tract ut low prices and ten years time Best land
for dairying, stock raising small fruits. gardening.
and general farming. Lands close to Superior,
Duluth and new 100000 Steel Plant These lands
will eventually be the highest priced farm lands in
the State of Wisconsin. Central and Southern Wis
consin farmers should look up these lands Special
terms for Wisconsin dairy farmers who understand
how to get results Send for map and information to
largest owners. Farmers Land 81 Cattle Com pany,
3l7 Globe Building, ST Paul, MINI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Birds OF q Eeathnr-

What's the bill for fixing my motor
CARP asked the strange patron.
1T figures up to $110, sir" replies
the garage man.
''Whew! III have to give you a
check. l left all my money in my
drug store.
Why. are you a druggist"
Yes"
ooh, in that case the bill will be a
dollar and quarter. We fellows
ought to stand together"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
save the Soft Newspaper,

Some kinds Of cleaning in the kitch-
en- may be simplifed by the use of
newspapers or wrapping paper. Pa
pers may be used when cleaning chick
ems or when performing other opera
tons which necessitate the washing
Of greasy pans. Windows are easily
cleaned by the use of a soft newspa-
per. as is also the top of the stove.
The use of soft paper for lamp Chin
news is as well known as is the use of
a hoG iron on top of heavy paper to
absorb grease from the carpet.-Miss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Good Vacation ADVICE

Bishop Scalding, on a hot summer
morning, gave one Of the congrega-
lions of Portland, Ore, a timely piece
of advice.
Don't" he said. when you go of
on your vacation, leave all your re-
ligion behind and take all your col
lection away with you"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Blood Thicker Than Some wa..,

Blood is thicker than water
though not much thfcker-and not so
thick as sea water. The water of tina
ocean contains 35 parts of salir. mate
rial thousand. while the vital fluid
OF the human body contains but seven
parts thousand or one-f1fth as much.
In the human body each OF its
nyriads of cells is bathed with this
seven-tenths per cent saline fluid
Dietetic and HYGIENE Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
NEW NEWS of YESTERDAY

was informed that a personal and very
loyal friend for whom / had secured
appointment in one of the government
departments was in danger of re-
moval. l was very anxious that he
should be retained. One day | men
toned my apprehension to Senator
Rusk and told him why / was so
anxious that this friend should be
retained in the department. He had
been Of great service TO me In New
York politics, and at considerable per-
sonal sacrifice | knew, also, that if
he were removed from this place he
would be in actual want
Senator Rusk begged me to re-
lieve my mind Of all apprehension. 81
shall make the retention of this friend
of yours the test of my loyalty to
President Pierce's administration he
said He was as good as his word,
and now you understand why I felt
SO keenly the passing of Thomas
Rusk.'
Copyright, 1911. by E. J. Edwards. All
Rights ReserVed.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
Little Pitcher.

Lady VISITOR am coming to your
mammals company tomorrow, Tom
my.
Tommy-Well, you won't get good
supper.
Tommy's Papa-Tommy, what do
you mean, talking like that?
Tommy-Well, you know, pa, you
told ma you'd have to get some
chicken feed for her old hen party
tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

in my side, sick
headaches and ner-
vousness. / had Ia
ken so many medi-
cines that / W a s
d iscourag ed a nd
thought [ would
never get we'll. A
friend told me Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Veg g table Com
pound a nd it re-
stored me to health.
nauo no r1oro
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
A SIGH for the PlIrnhar

blessings brighten as they take
their flight" said the ready-made phil
osopher.
Yes" replied Mr. Growcher. I'D
give a good deal to go home now and
have them tell me that the water
pipes are frozen"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

S 81 see where some woman says that
when man growls over his food, 1t is
a case Of atavism"
mo. it isn't; it is Just downright
cussedness"
Same thing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

crowd is not company, and faces
are but gallery of pictures, and talk
a tinkling cymbal, where there is no
loye.-Bacon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
tuberculosis Among the Insane.

Autopsies made in New York state
hospitals for the insane and elsewhere
show that tuberculosis is an active dis
ease in about twenty per cent. of the
cases, as compared with about half
that percentage in the normal popula-
tton,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
cures burning, itching and torturing skin
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain of
burns. Cures without scars. 25c and soc
by druggists. For free sample write to
j. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

Takes good feeding to return a
profit in winter-fed pigs A dry,
warm sleeping place helps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

Mrs Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces iniamma-
ton. ailays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
An Excenfiop

There is one trade, at least, where
freeze-out means work for the men
What might that be?"
Cutting ice.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

When a girl starts out to kill time,
she doesn't point her toes kitchen
ward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
The OriuInaI Type.

Alice LOOMS. Wisconsin College of
Agriculture
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
prYden,s Wlse Wcrea

Ill habits gather by unseen degrcea
as brooks make rivers. rivers run to
seas.-Dryden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
INFLAM=
NATION
And PAIN
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Creston, IoWa.-"I was troubled for
q long tine with Inflammation. pains
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

Firmness is feminine and obstinacy
is masculine-so says a woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24
A THIRST for information.

A Thirst for Information.
Say. pa?"
What IS it?"
Who made the after-dinnel
speeches at Belshazzar's feast?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

An Extreme Measure.
"Bings' wife is a great Pathfinder,
understand"
Yes; she even made poor Bings
put knocker on the front door,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-24

Evelyn-But when It comes to love-
making Harold is rather green, isn't
he?
Myrtle-Not now.
EVeIyn-Indeed!
Myrtle-No. he's blue; ! rejected
him last evening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-30
SOCIETY AND PICTURE
SHOWS TAB0OEU; The TWO
WON'T MIX WITH SCHOOLS
Special 10 the Daily Leader.

Special to the Daily Leader.
Houston, Texas, Ct 30-Soelety and
high school work do not mix in the
belief of P. w Horn, superintendent
of the Houston high schoo Also
picture shows and dancing should not
enter the life of the high school stu
dent. according to. the superintend
ent, who In a recent issue OF tne oiii'
cial school paper gives a frank tax
to the parents.
The superintendent adds that
should the outside attractions, such
as picture shows, dancing, society
music and elecution, be worth more
to the boy or girl, they should pc
withdrawn from high school The
two can not go hand in nand, says
he.
In reference to picture shows the
superintendent says;
Il do not believe it possible for q
l4-year-old boy, who goes to moving
picture shows from five to seven
nights a week, to do we'll in his
school work"
The superintendent concludes thal
the child should be kept at home ana
entertained by either their schooi
books or books of the right kind from
the library of the Y. NJ. c. A. or the
lpublic library
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-30

the handle OF which they are secured
lightly The ribbons must be Ions
enough to allow the cover of the
pumpkin to be taken of and set on
the table. Around the stem depend
ing over the sides, are lunches OF
white grapes, while at the base OF
the pumpkin there is first a wreath
of green and then a wreath OF polish
ed red apples. The rest OF the Ia
bic may be set with small artificial
jack-o' lanterns, candles, bonbons and
favors.
Just after the ice, which is in the
form of a small pumpkin with green
leaves, the apples are served with a
small silver knife. Then the lid OF
the pumpkin is raised, disclosing the
tinfoii lining and the hollow space
filled with English walnut shells, con
tanning a written fortune for each
guest.
After supper the eerie hours begin,
and as the guests reassemble in the
drawing rooms they discover in one
corner a tent-like booth, with a gypsy
ready to tell fortunes. Another cor
ner has a chafing dish with lead be-
side it to melt and a third has a tup
wreathed in green. with the ships OF
fate beside it on the table, and slips
OF paper and pencils to inscribe the
names.
( In the meantime each girl is pre-
sented with a dainty hand mirror
which she keeps as souvenir. Can
dlesticks are presented to the men
who light the candles and escort the
girls to the foot of the stairs.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-30

ner: The invitations should be in
scrlbed on yellow paper as this is
the color for Halloween, and inclos-
ed in them should be a gold or yellow
paper horseshoe, For luck on the
road AT the entrance to the recep-
ton room cross two brooms, tied
broom end down, with a handsome
bow Of broad yellow ribbon. the
handles tied all the. way up with mar
rover ribbons If the handles are
not long enough to reach across the
entrance. they must be supplement
ed by ribbon and hung from each
side TIE hostess stani5 Just inside
and as each guest appears she extends
her hand, assisting the guest TO step
over the low crossed brooms, saying
as she does so, 1T is for luck.
After the guests have assembled,
the brooms may be removed ana 2lac-
ed i'll a corner as an orniment while
a horseshoe tied with yellow is sus-
pended from the portiere raii on q
small hook. The decorations should
be yellow chrysanthemums- yellow
to be used in profusion everywhere
white a multitude Of lighted candles
furnish the only Illumination Dane
ing may occupy the time until sup
per is announced.
1ne uining room may be lighted
only by jack-o lanterns placed around
the room. These are pumpk rs hol-
lowed out. with eyes, nose and mouth
cut out, through which the ligat of the
candle CLEANS in weird uncertainty.
A huge pumpkin may be placed on a
center table. as the menu is served
from the buffet. From the chandelier,
If round, may depend orange colored
ribbons conyerging toward the center,
under which the pumpkin lies. and 70