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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

Too Honest for a Lawyer.

90 F1OnCSt TOT Lawyer
A noted Philadelphia attorney tells
one on himself. He left his native
town in Tennessee years ago, and
came to this city to practise law. He
has been uniformly successful. His
brother, upon the other hand re-
NAMED behind at the family home
stead
Returning to his native town some
time ago, the attorney met an old
darby in the road.
Hello, uncle" he said, but the old
man did not recognize the boy he
used to know in the prosperous look
ing citizen who addressed him.
We'll" asked the lawyer, how are
the Blank famny?"
ooh, they're all right" said the old
darby. Jim Blank has gone to Phil
adelphia, and done made a lot of
money. He's a lawyer, sab
rs that So" answered the attor-
ney. And his brother Tom, how is
he, has he made fortune, too?" =
'Lawdy, no" answered the old
darby, shaking his head, ''he amt no
lawyer. Marse Tom wouldn't take a
dishonest penny from nobody"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
WHAT LEMONS ARE GOOD FOR
Variety of Uses to Which Fruit May
Be Put-Of Great Medicinal
Value

Golfers and women who indulge in
outdoor exercise are often worried
with tired and swollen feet. They viii
derive much relief if they rub their
skin with equal parts Of lemon juice
and alcohol, well blended.
The most obstinate corn can be
cured, it Is said, by the application Of
a poultice made Of breadcrumbs and
lemon juice. A thin slice Of fruit
takes the place Of the pouItice dur
ing the day, the process to be repeat
ed as often as necessary. Rub chill
bIains with slice Of lemon dipped in
salt
A small bottle Of fresh lemon juice
should be kept on every toilet table.
Il is useful to aIlay irritation caused
by the stings and bites Of flies and
insects. a dash Of it in water forms
an excellent mouth wash, whitening
the teeth. preventing the formation
e tartar and sWeeteRing the breath.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
SOME GARDENS OF THE SEA
Submarine Wonders in the FIarbor of
Port Gaiera, Philippine
Islands.

Port GaIera is one of the most beau
tifuI spots in this part of the tropics
and when the islands are developed
will be one of its great show places.
Rugged bluffs alternate with stretches
of cleaning white beaches and the
water is clear as crystal. Cocoanuts
and fan palms line the shore and the
scenery is distinctly tropical.
Along all the beaches lie series Of
wonderful sea gardens. There are
coral structures of almost every shape
and design imaginable and around
them are gardens and groves Of sea
plants and trees. Through them play
hundreds of colored fish, some of
them brilliant blues, others deep pur-
pie, others white, with curious black
and yellow stripes. The wonderful
clarity of the water permits a perfect
view of all this submarine life.
Under favorable conditions the bot
tom can be seen at so feet and at half
that distance when the water is still
the smallest objects may be plainly
seen.
The coIoring is wonderful. The
sand is almost pure white and above
it are the green's, blues, reds and vel
lows of the coral plants and rocks, and
these effects are further heightened by
the wonderful painted fish that play
around.
Men who have seen the sea gardens
at Bermuda, the Bahamas and Catta-
lima declare that those of Port Galera
are quite as wonderful and marvel
thata they are so little known.
Governor General Forbes visited the
port some time ago, and SO interested
has he become that he has ordered d
glass bottom boat, in which he intends
to make a more thorough exploration
Port GaIera is 80 miles from Manila
and. although it is close to Verde
Island channel, is not visited by many
steamers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

straight or square now or that I had
not made what amends [ could for the
actions of boy and fool since I had
become a man, but because after this
l could never persuade you or any
one that I had not always been so
and because [ could not bear to have
even your respect on q false pretense
l wanted to tell you many times. and
you know of course that if thinga had
shaped themselves differently and you
could have cared for me, I should
have told you the whole story before
l allowed you to say you would be
cOme-my wife"
I am sure that you would have
done so, Mr. GoTmly," said the girl.
And that you have come here to
give me that assurance, to show me
that you have not lost confidence in
me in spite of the frightful tangle in
our affairs, my antagonism to your
to the Gotham Freight Traction com
Dany and then-this. That I take it
was your purpose in coming?7
Yes faltered the girl, that,
and"
What more?" asked the man.
Whatever it is, if it is in my power
to give it, it is yours. What is it
that you want?"
The woman opened her mouth to
speak. She moistened her lips. Words
apparently were difficult, perhaps i'm
possible.
What is it that you want, Miss
Haldane?" asked Gormly again.
I want you!" she said in her low,
clear voice.
Gormly lifted his hand and stared
at her.
you want-me!" he faltered.
What do you mean?"
I mean to be your wife" was the
direct answer.
My wife!"
Yes, That is, if you-stiIl-want
me"
GormIy stared at her in amazement.
DO I understand aright?" said the
man, shutting his teeth together.
After all that is in the paper this
morning, do you mean to say that you
will marry me?"
I do mean just that" was the an
swer.
But" said the man, you said you
did not love me, and"
Must I do all the wooing?" cried
the girl passionately.
You offered yourself to me once
before" went on GormIy reIentlesslv.
And you refused me, VIII you do
so AGAIN."
Why do you come to me now?"
Cant you think of the reason?"
'7 don't want to think; I want to
hear"
= love you Their, said the girl
resolutely. You are the bravest
noblest, most splendid man on earth
If you will take ne, will be the hap.
piest, proudest, thankfullest woman
that the sun shines on"
Take you!" repeated Gormly. But
I cant understand
viii you understand this?" asked
the girl
She walked slowly toward him. She
laid her hand on his shoulder. She
lifted her face to his. His arm went
around her waist. What she had be
gun, he finished He swept her to
him. She gave herself up yieldfngly
to his embrace. When his lips sought
hers, there was no avoidance. Her
arm slipped round his neck and tight
ened there. And then at last he un
derstood. After awhile she drew
away from him
You don't ask paa what I have
done?" she said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
Didn't Go to Finish.

81 found 80 cents this morning"
conided Jimmy.
Found whole haIf-dollar!" cried
his mother. How fineI What did
you do with it,"
pete Jones was along, so l gave
him half"
You dear, generous boy! Did you
do that Of your own accord?"
Yessum-well, We decided that
would be right"
Jimmy! He didn't whip you and
make you give up half?"
mo, mamma. If he'd licked me,
he'd "a had it all. The scrap was a
draw."-CIeyeland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

The following is a simple receipt for
a shampoo: Extract the juice from
two lemons and boil this, with the
peels, for ten minutes. Strain the
juice on to two ounces Of salts Of
tartar, add two quarts Of warm water
and a few drops Of any approved per
fume. Use as an ordinary shampoo
wash and note the beneficial effect on
the hair and skin.
Women who are inclined to be too,
TOO solid, or who suffer from rheuma-
tism or torpid IiYers, should take the
Juice Of half a lemon squeezed into
half a lumber Of water without
sugar. every morning instead of the
customary early tea
Two or three slices Of lemon in a
cup Of hot tea without the addition
Of milk viii often cure a nervous or
sick headache and many people find
that munching a lemon is an excellent
preventive Of train or sea sickness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
WORKS WITHOUT FAITH
Faith Came After the Works Had Laid
the Foundation.

A Bay State belle talks thus about
coffee:
While a coffee drinker I was a suf-
ferer from indigestion and intensely
painful nervous headaches, from child
hood.
Seven years ago my health gave
out entirely. I grew so weak that
the exertion Of walking, if only few
feet, made it necessary for me to lie
down. My friends thought I was
marked for consumption-weak thin
and pale.
Il realized the danger 1 was in and
tried faithfully to get relief from med
icines, till, at last, after having en-
pIoyed all kinds Of drugs, the doctor
acknowledged that he did not believe
it was in his power to cure me.
While in this condition a friend in
duced me to quit coffee and try Post
um, and I did so without the least
hope that It would do me any good. 1
did not Ike It at first, but when it was
properly made [ found it was most
delicious and refreshing beverage.
am especially fond of it served at din
ner ice-cold, with cream.
In a months fine I began TO i'm
prove, and in a few weeks my indiges~
ton ceased TO trouble me, and my
headache stopped entirely. I am so
perfectly well now that I do not look
ike the same person, and I have SO
gained in flesh that I an Is pounds
heavier than ever before.
"This is what Postum has done for
me. still use it and shall always do
so" Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Greek, Mich
There's a reason" and 1t is ex-
planned in the little book, 1.-THE Road
10 WellYille," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine true and fail Of human
interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
What are you going 70 do when yos
are elected 9'v

What are you going 70 do when yos
are eiected2"
Marry you the first thing.
I mean after that"
Live to make you happy
DO be reasonable! I mean what
are you going to do with the opposi-
tion2"
4 am going to do Justly and fairly
by all men, whoever they are, what
ever they may have done. Mine shall
be no policy Of ruin. Some things
must be broken down; but my aim
shall be to upbuild"
4 thought so" returned the girl.
And what are You going to do with
the OLE woman
Il am going to tuza her as no WON
an was ever loved before in this
world"
How long this might have continued
can hsVHr be told. Young Haldane in
s-sfzS2peed Lneta.
'Mr. Gorrniy,' he said, q see you
have heard the news"
Il have heard the essential part Of
it from your sister"
DO you mean to tell me that you
haven't read the paper yet? Well.
sit down and read 1t, or I'll withdraw
my influence and vote against you. I
suppose all Eleanor told you was the
news Of her engagement"
Well, wasn't that enough?"
Enough" cried the young man.
why, you want to read the interview
with Col. Bill Hamilton. It's the fin
est thing that ever appeared. Every
body knows that you didn't shoot the
man, but that the woman did. They
know. too, that you gave her your
horse in the snow and that she aban-
doned you. Why, man, you're a hero!"
ITO be perfectly frank with you,
Haldane, this is all most interesting
and gratifying. How on earth Bill
Hamilton turned up at the right mo-
ment and told the truth, don't know;
but as a matter of fact, l do truly
care more for your sisters action and
l get more satisfaction out of the fact
that I am going to be married to her
Immediately after the election than 1
will in winning, if we win"
You are sure to win" said Hal
dane.
Il told you not to say that" said
the girl to her lover.
Now read the paper, and then Wen
go uptown"
What more is there to tell? Miss
Haldane, in view of the new relation
ship between them, boldly rode up to
the auditorium in the great store by
the side Of Gormly in the tonneau of
her brothers big car The enormous
crowd that filed the great hall to
overfowing, that packed the streets
outside, that suspended all traffic; the
addresses that Gormly made; the
frantic cheering that greeted him as
he stood overlooking the greatest null
titude that had ever filed that sec
ton of Broadway, Miss Haldane on
one side and his old friend of a quar-
ter Of a century back, Col Bill Hamil-
ton, on the other, with Haldane. White
field and a great galaxy of supporters
in the background, including Abbott,
the cub reporter, scribbIing like mad
on the greatest story of the day
these have all passed into history.
The result of the election, which oc-
Cured next day, is of course known
to everybody
TT is over" he said, and we have
wont"
Yes. No one congratuIates you as
L"
81 have great deal to live up to-"
was the slow answer
''As mayor of New York; she ques-
toned softly.
CAS- your husband" he replied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
DOCTORS SAID He WOULD DIE.
A Friends Advice Saves Lie.

I wish to speak of the wonderful
cure that I have received from your
noted Swamp-Root, the great kidney
and bladder cure. Last summer l was
taken with severe pains in my back
and sides I could not breathe with
out difficulty. ] tried all the different
doctors from far and near, but they
said it was no use to doctor as
would die anyway. I was at the end
Of my rope and was so miserable with
pain and the thought that I must die
that words cannot tell how I felt. One
day 2 friend told me Of the wonderful
help she had received from DR. Kill
meT's SWamp-ROot. She gave me one
of your pamphlets which I read and
determined to try Swamp-Root. After
taking half a bottle felt better. Have
now taken ten bottles and am well as
ever was, thanks to Swamp-Root, I
wisl to tell all suffering people that
have kidney, liver or bladder trouble,
that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is the
best medicine on the market
All persons doubling this statement
can write to me and I will answer
them directly.
Yours very truly,
CLYDE Z. CAMERER,
Rosalia, Wash.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 23rd day Of July, 1909
WERE TowNE, Notary Public.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
Accommodating.

Mrs. Weeds" said Mr.. Binks, 81
asked your daughter to marry ne,
and she referred me to you"
I'm sure that's very kind Of Susie,
but then she always was a dutiful
girl. Really, Mr. Binks. I hadn't
thought Of marrying again at my time
Of life. but since you insists, suppose
we make the wedding-day the TWEEN
tfeth of this month"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

sexes are so great that it is unscien-
tific to class them together, and there
is a growing suspicion that each is in
jured by current eo-educationaI meth
Cd, the boys unduly stimulated and the
girls retarded. IN spite of this self
evident conclusion pedagogues seem
bent upon the impossible task OF max
ing the boys keep up with the girls
a plan sure to be followed by far
reaching bad results. The boys are IL
able to become discouraged, while the
girls are led 10 embark upon careers
as wage earners in professions in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
Why Girls Excel in Study

whelming percentage of the best stu
dents, and yet in later years the men
take the ICED in every one Of the lines
in which as bGys they were SO back
ward. Il is all due to the well known
fact that in her weaker physical state
sef-protection has demanded an early
development OF the percepdve facul-
ties. Age for age, girls perceive IN
derstandingIy what boys scarcely no
tice. The differences between the two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
The Hampton Court Mae.

Ninety-eight thousand persons have
paid penny each for admission to
the famous maze at Hampton Court
palace this summer, the largest num-
Der for some years. It is estimated
that about rs per cent. Of these were
foreigners, mostly French and Ger
man During August $4,000 people
passed through the turnstfIes. For a
number Of years the takings at the
maze were the perquisites Of one of
the palace attendants, upon whom the
right to collect and retain them was
conferred by the late Queen Victoria
Since his death a few days ago the
takings have gone to his maiesty's Of
fee of works.-London Standard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
To Whip on Lace

To whip lace on a garment without
rolling the edge of the material, place
the lace nearly one-fourth of an inch
from the raw edge of the material and
whip closely This will roll the ma
terial into neat and even hem which
will wear and wash as well as if
hemmed separately. This is particu-
larly satisfactory for bias or circular
dges.-Moderu Priscilla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
sIeuth-Guarded IeweIs.

Pity the poor duchess Of MarIbor-
ough. who has been driven to insomnia
through worry over her jewels. She
has hired six former Scotland Yard de-
1ectiyes TO camp at Sunderland house.
Mayfair, three by day and three by
night, and guard her gems. Tie out
lay for this is something more than
$4,000 annually. She has spent many
thousands i'm eQuipping her mansion
With all the latest wrinkles in burglar
alarm and safety devices, but she
considers the money that buys her
peace of mind is an investment Well
made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
TEA GOWN OF GRAY DELAlNE
With Trimmings of Coral Pink, This
Makes One of the Daintiest
OF Garments.
-IW-5

Gray delaine spotted with coral pink
is chosen fer our model, which would
be most dainty 1t is cut Mag
var and has slight fullness in
front which is gathered and
set to shaped band of plain gray
delaine braided with coral pink Rus
sian braid; this trimming is also taken
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
w. [. DOUGLAS TRUST PLAN
Manufacturer Thinks Government
Should Obtain Publicity by a
License System.

Large business organizations have
come to stay. We cannot go back to
old conditions. We must meet world
competition. Large concerns can pro,
duce goods at lower cost than small
ones. Germany favors large corpora
tons. The method of the present ma.
tional administration is to dissolve
the great organizations and make
them smaller, which is a backward
step. There should be no limit to a
corporation doing a large and legiti,
mate business, such as would be pos
sible under the licensing plan which
favor, writes w. l.. Douglas, former
governor of Massachusetts. in the
Boston Herald.
Prejudices against corporations
merely because they are big. perhaps
must be done away with They give
labor better returns. They cheaper
product and thus benefit the consum-
er. They give opportunities to small
investors who get returns otherwise
unattainable. They employ able
young men who have no capital at
all, but who receive handsome sal
aries for their ability and service.
In place of the Sherman law it is
my opinion there should be a depart
ment at Washington to grant licenses
TO all manufacturers and corporations
in this country who DO an interstate
commerce business.
The law should be made so clear,
plain and definite that it could not be
misunderstood. It should require all
capital to be paid in full Semi-yearly
statements should be given to the
public and certified by a public &C
countant There should be a board
Of examiners in each state to look aft.
er these corporations Just as our ma,
tional banks are watched by the ma,
tionaI government, They should have
the right to enter the Offices and ex-
anime the records of all the direc
torates Of these companies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
No Soar There.

1t was a modern version of that an
cient saw that shoemakers' children
so barefoot. a ten-year-old boy had
presented himself at the settlement
playground coated with many layers
of city soil. The teacher lost no time
In administering a reproof
Gee, how can help il" SMILED the
boy, when me mothers q washwom-
au and takes all the soap away wid
err"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

out being heavy or too warm. Of
course, if preferred, it could be made
in tweed, serge or cloth.
The hat is dark green with a small
feather mount at the side.
Material required for the coat: Two
and one-half yards 48 inches wide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

where were you when the fire
broke out, Nan?"
"On the ninth floor"
"And the elevators had stopped run
ming! How in the world did you get
out of the building?"
You forget that there was a broad
stairway"
mo, I don't; but you were wearing
a hobble skirt"
Yes, it was a hobble skirt when I
started .down-but you ought to have
seen it when I got to the bottom Of
the stairs!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
Early Development of Their Percep
tive Faculties Required by Their
Weaker Physical State.

The superioritv IF female students,
both children and adults, has been
mentioned and explained hundreds al
times, and vet the full pedagogic sig
aifcance of the fact still seems to be
gnored. The girls in many CO
educational college furnish s.n over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
Letter to
Dr. Eilmer & Co.
BEnEhumf8n- 8. i.
Prove What Suamn.Rnot VIII

Prove What Swamp-ROOt VIII Do For You
Send to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, for a sample bottle It will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet Of valuable informa-
ton, telling all about the kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

down left side of front from shout,
der to hem, and is edged with a mar
!. row frill; the sleeves are set to bands
of the trimming with friIls.
Materials required: Six yards de-
laine 20 inches wide, three-fourths
yard plain, about one dozen yards
Russian braid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

Il want a puff" suddenly announced
the petted, spoiled star
Yes, my dear. Miss Starlite," meek
Is answered the long suffering man
ager. shall L call on the CONNECTION
81 or the press asent ,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

Stiff neck. Doesn't amount to much.
but mighty dj>agreeable. You viii be sur
pEise5 to see how quickly Hamlins Wizard
oil viii drive that stiffness out. One
DlgA,, that's all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
.Innah SnirkerenL

"a fine fleet" he cried. but the
president would have something to
talk about if he reviewed me"
Herewith he entered the first sub
marine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

Stella-If the third finger is for the
wedding ring, which is for divorce?
Bella-The finger Of scorn.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

am more and more impressed with
the beDevolence Of the poor who out
of their bounteous penury give the
rich their opportunity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
A SURE SIGN.

Bronson-Is there any doubt about
our prosperity?
Woodson-None whatever. If you
don't believe we have money to burn,
look at the way we celebrate the
Fourth of July.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07

Tom-Do you believe in keeping the
friendship of a dog?
Rick-Sure. Especially if he is
cross and happens to belong to the
girl you often call on.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-07
Their Instinct.

Boats ares feminine in one detail
1t least
What is that?"
They wiz trim their sails"