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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
SIGNS AND CURE
OF MILK FEVER
BY DR.. F. 3. HADLEY,
Wisconsin College of Agriculture.

In the early stages OF milk fever,
the COW is glassy-eyed, restless and ir.
ritable, showing a tendency to attack
attendants and being especially ex-
cited by dogs. She has an unsteady
gait, her muscles tremhle; but she be-
comes steadily weaker, soon lies down
and seems paralyzed in her hind parts.
The COW usually lies on her left side,
at first up on her brisket with the
neck bent to the right and the head
in the right flank. If the head is pulled
around to the front, it will flop back
with thud. This is a characteristic
position at this stage of the disease.
Within a few hours the cow lies
stretched out on the side, sometimes
pounding her head on the ground
Breathing is difficult; the muscles Of
the mouth and throat are partially
paralyzed. There is scarcely any fever.
Constipation and stoppage of milk
flow are accomplishments. In some
cases gas accumulates In the paunch
This should be removed by the use Of
the trochar and cannula inserted
through the left flank Il veterinari-
an can be had, by all means get him,
as proper treatment calls for prompt,
energetic and careful handling. If the
veterinarian is out of reach. a common
milk fever outfit should be used
promptly. The object is to force air
into the udder, thus COMPRISING the
blood vessels there and forcing the
blood ~ ho
should be easily and thoroughly steril-
lied. Sterilization is best done by boil
ing in water fifteen or twenty minutes
The apparatus commonly used con-
sists Of a rubber bulb by means Of
which air is forced through a cylinder
containing sterile absorbent cotton for
the purpose Of removing any dust or
other foreign material from the air
before it is injected into the udder. A
common milking tube reaches from the
other end of this cylinder and is at
tached to the teat. Each quarter is
then pumped full of air until it is fair
ly tense. A piece of tape half inch
wide and about eight inches long
must be tied around the end Of the
teat to prevent escape Of air, care be-
ing taken that the tape does not roll
or wrinkle where it presses onthe teat.
This should be left in place three or
four hours.
Extreme care must be taken to dis
infect the appliance and the tubes and
to use only clean air. The end of the
teat must be completely disinfected
before the tube is inserted. This is
best done by cleansing the teat with a
little absorbent cotton saturated with
a three per cent. solution of any of the
good coal tar disinfectants or by
II, 900 solution of corrosive sublirnate.
One treatment is sufficient in most
cases. Often, within a few hours the
COW will be up, eating, and in the best
Of spirits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
"Cut off his allowance. p"

"Cut off his allowance"
Unfortunately, he has sufficient
money of his own from his GRANDPA
theirs estate, to keep him from-er-
want; and as he is quite of age, my
influence must be a matter of per
suasioa"
Gentlemen" said Rutherford, this
is a very serious indication of the
gravity of the situation If young
men like Livingstone Haldane espouse
the cause of George Gormly, it means
that he'll have a following among that
class that has tremendous weight"
THAT class as a rule don't cut much
of a figure in politics" said the street
commissioner It's my white wings
and ConnelTs gang and the society
that does the work"
Don't make any mistake" said
Rutherford The class to which you
refer, if it could be walked up, is
capable of doing amazing work"
IF l know anything about it," said
Van Slyke, 'Gormly will wake them
up too"
q guess Wen have to fall back on
Mr. Warren and his administration,
said Haldane.
Gentlemen" began Warren SEN
tentiously, 4 shall always be glad to
serve the people and-er-my friends
and supporters in any Office to which
l may be chosen
Wen take care OF that" Interrupt
ted Liffey contemptuously.
In order to make it regular" said
the district attorney, I propose that
we all declare here and now our pref
erence for our candidate, l don't
hesitate to say that l think Warren is
the best man we can get Ks know
him; we know just exactly what we
can expect from him. He is rather
liked by the people, and his connec-
ton with this little ring here is not
too obvious"
Z guess that suits me" returned
Liffey.
Habberley and Connen agreed, and
Van Slyke and his colleague also as
scented.
Now" said Liffey, I've got some
thing else to propose. What do you
think as to the likelihood of GormIy's
gittin' or acceptn' the nomination of
the outs?"
I think he could set it by turning
over his hand" answered Haldane;
but I think it is extremely unlikely
that he'll accept 1t. He told me that
he intended to run as an absolute in
dependent; not to be tied to any party
whatsoever"
They'll offer him the nomination
sure" said Conneu They amt never
had such chance as he'll present
since I've been chief of police, and
that's nearly twenty years"
We'll, if he won't accept it, thatll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

When corn is in the glazing stage
or when it is ripe, it is fit to cut for
silage. II 1t is cut before it glazes,
large per cent. Of the plant is water.
The dry matter more than doubles
from the time corn tassels till the
time 1t glazes, and since in the dry
matter is the real feeding value it is
intensely important to delay filling
the silo until this stage.
Generally speaking, corn is ready
for the silo when it is time to cut it
for shocking. The husks begin to
turn yellow or white at this stage.
When corn is immature there is a
high percentage of sugar which is
changed to starch if the corn is placed
in the silo before it is ripe. This
sugar is acted upon by fermentation
and changed to alcohol and carbonic
acid gas. Later part of it is turned
to vinegar. This change is a direct
loss in food materials. Moreover,
when sugar has been changed to vine
gar the silage is sour, unpalatable
and unbealthful.
When corn is ripe the sugar is
changed to starch. When put into
the silo in this stage, the starch re-
mains unchanged and is good food
1t is important to add water in suffi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14


be impossible for them to scratch lit
ter into the water. It is also a good
plan to have the grit box hung on the
wall so far above the floor that the
poultry must jump onto the water
stand to get at the grit. bone and
she'll
Water dishes serve the purpose bet
ter when they are made Of porcelain
ware, for they are easier to keep clean
The stand on which they are set
should be large enough so that two or
three fowls can stand around the dish
at one time. 1t should also be fas-
tened to the wall in such a way that
poultry can pass under it. With this
stand, the floor beneath the stand is
available for {. scratching floor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

An excitable New York man, gaso-
lining through his native Virginia,
offered $1,000 for a new crossword to
express his emotions when his ma
chine baked. He was disappointed,
says the New York World. He must
so remain. For one lowered with
Saxon speech to crave aid in expletiVe
is like sending Goals to Newcastle.
What surcease of his muted sorrow
can Germany offer, where Thunder
weather. and 'Potsthousand" are
blasphemy supreme; CT France, with
its sacred Blue" and Name of a
Pipe" or Turkey, where you murmur
Destiny when wheel breaks; or
Italy, where a too deliberate donkey
is invited to put one foot before the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
DEATH BEFORE I'D
YEARS IS SUICIDE
Prof. Muny0n Says Ignorance
of Laws of Health Explains
Early End of Life.
NOTED SCIENTIST HAS
ENCOURAGING WORD
FOR DESP0NDENT
MEN AND WOMEN

death before 100 years Of age has
been reached is nothing more or less
than slow suicide. A man Tor wOman)
who. dies at an earlier age Is simply igno-
rant Of the laws Of health
SUCH was the original and rather
startling statement made by Professor
James M: hunyon, the famous Philadel-
phta health authority, who is establish
ing health headquarters in all the large
cities of the world for the purpose Of get
ting In direct touch with his thousands
OF converts.
Professor Munyon is e living embodi-
ment Of The cheerful creed he breaches.
Virile, well poised, active and energetic,
he looks as though he would easily at
tain the century age limit which ne de-
clares is the normal one He said:
L want the people Of the world to
knew my opinions on the subject Of
health, which are the fruit of a lifetime
devoted to healing the sick, people of
America. There isn't a building in this
city big enough to house the people in
this State alone who have found health
through my methods. Before I get
through there won't be q building big
enough to house my cured patients in
this city alone.
Il want, most Of ALL to talk to the sick
people-the tnyalids, the discouraged
ones, the victims Of nerve-wearing body
raclSing diseases and ailments-for these
are the ones to whom the message Of
nope which 1 bear will bring the great
est blessing.
81 want to talk to the rheumatics. the
afflicted with that noxiOus disease, ca
tarrh. I want to tell my story TO the
women who have become chronic in
valids as a result OF nervous troubles.
want to talk to the men who are all run
down whose health has been broken by
OVerWork, improper diet late hours and
other causes, and who feel the creeping
clutch Of serious, chronic Illness.
ITO these people I bring a story of
hope. I can give them a promise of bet
ter things. / want to astOnish them by
showing the record of cures performed
through my new system of treatment.
Il have taken the best Of the ideas
from all schools and embodied them in
a new system of treatments individually
adapted to each particular case. I have
no cure ais but my present method Of
attacking disease is the very best thought
of modern science. The success which I
have had with these treatments in this
city and all over America proves its eff
cacy Old methods must give away to
new medical science moves. I know what
my remedies are doing for humanity
everywhere. I know what they will do
for the people Of this city. Let me prove
my statements-that's all ask
The continuous stream Of callers and
mail that comes to Professor James M.
MunyGn at his laboratories, Fifty-third
and Jefferson streets, Philadelphia. Pa,
keeps DR.. Munyon and his enormous
corps OF expert physicians busy.
Professor Munyon makes no charge for
consultation or medical advice; not
penny to pay. Address Prof. J. M. Mum
yon, Munyon's Laboratories, Fifty-third
and Jefferson streets. Philadelphia, Pa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Dust ana Tuberculosis.

AS a result of the dangers from CON
sumption to those exposed to various
forms Of dust, and at the request o.
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis, the
United States government has recently
appointed a commission to work in CO
operation with state authorities in
making an investigation into the con
ditions Of the metal mining industries
in the United States, with special ref
erence to diseases of the lungs. The
work of the commission engaged in
this special task will follow lines
somewhat similar to those worked out
by the Royal Commission of Australia.
whose report was recently received in
this country
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Wooden Rack for the Wash Boiler.

A screen from an old door, or bet
ter yet, wooden rack, can be made
to fit the bottom Of the wash boiler
and viii be found to be much more
convenient than laying in pieces of
wood when one wishes to use the
wash boiler in canning vegetables or
fruit or in frying out lard If the ket-
ties Of fat are placed upon this rack
in the wash boiler on the back of the
stove, there viii be neither the dis
agreeable odor of burning fat nor the
need for constant care on the part of
the housekeeper, and the lard will be
perfectly white-Miss Alice LOOMS.
Wisconsin College Of Agriculture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

make them all sore as the devil" said
HabberIey.
Exactly fnteTposed Lifey. 'and
therefore l propose that we make q
nonpartisan ticket to run against him;
that we divide the Offices between the
ms and outs; reseryin' to ourselves
the most important and vital ones, of
course, but givin' the outs enough to
make EN- feel good, let EN- git their
fingers into the public pie for a few
pickin's, and so on. We can easily
do that without losin' too much. and
We'll present united front against
him"
"A united front of all the grafters,
thieves, blackguards, fnanciers, and
politicians in New York." sneered
Rutherford
You don't like the scheme, Mr..
Rutherford roared Liffey angrily.
Vastly. think it's one Of the best
that could be proposed"
CAS- for myself" said Haldane, 81
also think 1t has elements of attrac-
tiveness, although I must protest
against being placed in the category
you have enumerated, Mr.. Ruther-
ford"
ooh, protest all you like said the
district attorney easily. "The sug-
gestion is a good one, Liffey. It's not
hard to see why you're in your pres
ent position. You have a level head.
I think we are all agreed on what you
suggest; eh, gentlemen"
Good" said Haldane after the as
sents had been received. 1T only re
mains then to make up the slate
Shall we do it now or later"
I'VE might as well do our part of it
now," said Liffey. 'FlI see Benson to-
morrow and put it up to him. He can
name his contributions to the list, and
then Wen announce it."
And our PLATFORM" Queried Ruther-
ford
ITO stand on our record and point
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

Comparatively few farmers or even
gardeners grow mushrooms for the
home table. Their culture is simple,
and there is no reason why they
should not be produced more freely
for home consumption. It is important
to secure the irst-class spawn. There
are now several firms which produce
pure spawn that can be relied upon if
cultural conditions are favorable
Most of these firms issue pamphlets
and bulletins which give all necessary
information for the growing Of a crop
of mushrooms. This is a good subject
to interest farm boys and girls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
When the Minister Scored.

In a contribution to the Christian
Register, Thomas r. Slicer tells this:
Some men the other night, in con
versation with me, knowing l was q
ministeT-and it Is the spirit of this
time to put it up to a minister in
terms at least Of gentle satire-said:
We have been discussing conscience,
and one of them said, Z have given a
definition of conscience; it is the YER
micular appendix of the SOUL and they
laughed. And I said, That is good
definition in your case; you never
know you have it until it hurts you.
Then they did not laugh
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

In raiment, as in food, the mikado's
taste is simple to the verge of sever.
ity. At public functions he appears
in his uniform of commander-in-chief
of the army. In the privacy of private
life he wears frock coat No import
ed goods are used in the making OF
his garments. 1t is his wish that he
should be clothed with the products
Of the industry Of his own people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Cattle Prices.

A sale of Ayrshire cattle was held
recently at Worcester, Mass. Imp.
Foulton Spicy John was the only bull
consigned, but he went at $3.50. Not
one of the % cows and heifers sold
at less than 5000, and the average
price per head was S30741. The two
year-old heifer Morton Mains Pauline
brought the top price-s550. Six 9th
er females brought from $500 to S475.
Only nine females sold under $3.50
each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
KEEPING POULTRY
WATER PANS CLEAN
by PROFESSOR J. C. HALPlN,
Wisconsin College of Agriculture.

Clean water is essential to healthy
poultry. The water dish must be near
to where the fowls spend most Of their
time. But 1t must be in such a place
that it will always be clean. About
the best method is to have the water
In pan on a little stand. IF scratch
ing pen house is used this stand should
be about Is to Is inches above the
floor. The chickens will readily jump
onto this stand to drink and it will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
NeU Use Found for Snakes

very destructive to fields OF newly
planted grain
But the latest use for the ugly rep
tiles has just beeb discovered IN Har-
rison county. Ohio. & few miles east
of the historic toEFG OF Cadiz. where
Charles Albright. who is farming the
lands OF Samuel K. Mclaughlin found
q garter snake eating potato bugs-
Albright was ext tn the field de-
stroying he bugs. which are quite
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Twice Convicted.

Another lawyers story arrives. We
are told that a man was charged with
picking a pocket the other day and
that when arraigned he pleaded
guilty" The case went to the jury,
however, and the verdict was mot
guilty" And the court spake as fol
lows:
You don't leave this court without
stain on your character. By your
own confession you are a thief. BY
the verdict of the jury, you are a
liar. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

plentiful, and coming upon a snake
coiled up in a potato plant, he secured
a club and killed it. In a few mo-
ments he discovered the top Of an
other potato plant swaying back and
forth, and looking closely, discovered
another snake OF the same variety
coiled up in the branches of the
thrifty plant
He was interested to know why
these reptiles should be occupying
such strange position, and after
watching for q short time he saw the
snake pick of and devour dozens of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
TeIep1ones In Fire Boxes.

Fire alarm boxes fitted with loud
speaking telephones are now installed
In the suburban district Of Kiel, Ger
many, and they are placed at various
points along the streets. This appears
to be the first time in which loud
speaking telephones have been ap-
piled to fire-alarm use. The telephones
are mounted in an iron box, and upon
opening the cover an electric contact
is made which rings UP the nearest
fire department station. Owing to the
ise OF such telephones the voice is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Stamped for a CussoUord

other" or Spain, where one may bid
a persistent beggar Go in peace, lit
tie brother?" Eloquence of expression
Northern races may indeed study Fl
warmer climes. When a Latin says
"Carambai" or 'DiavaIoi" it "air1'
so much wot e says as the nawsty
way e says it." as the British sailor
explained when charged with assault
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
farmer in Ohio Discovers Them
Clearing the Potato Bugs From
HIS Patch.

Farmers in various sections of the
country Lave for number of years
declared snakes that are non-poison-
GUS are very valuable to the farmers.
They say the reptiles are very good at
catching field mice. rats and even the
risky ground squirrels that are so
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
nothing IN the face OF so obvious
proposition.
CHAPTER TX.
The Plans of the Rinr

The Plans Of the Ring.
At this moment HaIdane reentered
the room. He looked graveIy trou-
bled
Gentlemen, it is past belief, but
when I asked him whether he would
accept the nomination or not, he
said"
Haldane paused.
He said he had already pledged
his support to Gormly that afternoon
at the intercession of-er-my daugh-
ter and some other friends"
We'll, I'm damned" said the boss.
care you goin' to stand for that?"
4 hardly see how I can prevent It,"
answered Haldane, very much per-
turbed, unless 1 should disclose my
own connection with the administra-
ton; which, l take it, is a thing to be
avoided for all our sakes''
Yes, unless we want to kill the cow
we're milkin'," returned Liffey, ''it is.
But can't you put pressure on him?"
ITO certain extent, yes"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
where Disease nrLn

Disease is often found where the
quarters are damp and dark. This
is true in case of both animals and
poultry. Care should be taken to re-
move these unfavorable surroundings
as far as possible
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
An Uncertain Luxury.

'T never saw a man who insisted on
having a sure thing as Mr.. Penniwise
does. He declines to pay for anything
unless he knows exactly what he is
getting"
That's true. He won't even buy
canteloupe."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Blank Verse.

Poet-You published summer sea-
side poem of mine last week You pay
according to the kind Of verse, don't
you?
Editor-Yes. George, give the gen
tleman a blank check
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Don't Drench a Colt.

Do not try to drench a colt. If it
is desised to feed the little fellow, pro-
vide him with a bottle and nipple;
there is great danger Of causing me-
chanical pneumonia il pouring fluids
into the mouth is attempted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

the troublesome potato bugs. He did
not kill the reptile, and he says he will
not allow any of these snakes to be
harmed on the land he has charge OF,
for he thinks they have become very
useful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
d Humane Man.

Elderly Countess-Catch this big
fly, Johann, but do it carefully, and
put him outdoors without injury.
Footman-It's raining outdoors.
countess. Shall I give him an umbrel-
Ia ?-Mergendorfer BIaetter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14

The more Virtuous a man is, the
more virtue does he see in others
Scott
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Stop the Pain.

The hurt of a burn or a cut stops when
Cole CarboIsalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc 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, 1911-09-14

And many man makes strenuous
effort to recognize his duty so that he
will be in position to dodge it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-09-14
Simplicity Marks Mikado.

always heard clearly. In spite of the
street noises.