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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Eligible For Famous Club

upon time, when l was at home, we
had an old cider barrel laying out in
the yard with both ends out and the
bunghole up, and, would you believe
it, 1t rained so hard into that bung-
hole that water couldn't run out of
both ends fast enough and it sweIled
up and busted"
We thought that was pretty good
for a deacon.
Reuben Henry said he'd never seen
it rain very hard, but he'd seen some
mighty cold weather. Somebody said:
'Rube, how cold did you ever see
it get?"
He said: "Well, sir, one time when
I was living down in Pickaway coun-
ty, in hogkilling time, we had kettle
of boiling water setting on the stove
and we took it out in the yard and it
froze so doggone quick the ice was
hot. National Monthly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
HIRAM CARPENTERS WONDER
Full CURE OF PSORIASIS.

81 have been afflicted for twenty
years with an obstinate skin disease,
called by some NJ. DIS. psoriasis, a1d
others leprosy, commencing on MY
scalp; and in spite of all I could do,
with the help of the most sklful doc
tors, it slowly but surely extended I'M
til a year ago this winter it covered
my entiBe person in the form of dry
scales. For the last three years have
been unable to do any labor, and
suffering intensely all the time. Every
morning there would be nearly a dust
painful of scales taken from the sheet
on my bed, some of them half as large
as the envelope containing this letter.
In the latter part of winter my skin
commenced cracking open. 1 tried
everything, almost, that could be
thought of, without any relief. The
18th of June | started West, in hopes
l could reach the Hot Springs. |
reached Detroit and was so Iows I
thought / should have to go to the
hospital, but finally got as far as Ian
sing, Mich, where l had a sister Iiv-
two weeks, but did me no good. All
thought had but a short time to Lille.
[ earnestly prayed to die. Cracked
through the skin all over my back,
across my ribs, arms, hands, Limits;
feet badly swollen; toe-nails came off;
fnger-nails dead and hard as a bone;
hair dead, dry and lifeless as old
straw. o my God! how I did suffer.
"My sister wouldn't give up; said,
We will try Cuticura' Some was ap-
piled to one hand and arm. Eureka!
there was relief; stopped the terrible
burning sensation from the word go.
They Immediately got Cuticura Re
solvent, Ointment and Soap. [ com
menced by taking Cuticura Resolvent
three times a day after meals; had a
bath once a day, water about blood
heat; used Cuticura Soap freely; APP
piled Cuticura Ointment morning and
evening. Result: returned to my
home in just six weeks from the time
left, and my skin as smooth as this
sheet of paper. Hiram E. Carpenter,
Henderson, N. Y"
The above remarkable testimonial
was written January 10, 1880, and is
republished because of the perman-
ency of the cure. Under date of April
%, 1910, Mr.. Carpenter wrote from his
present home, Clio Walnut St So,
Lansing, Mich: 81 have never suf-
fered a return of the psoriasis and al
though many years have passed I have
not forgotten the terrible suffering l
endured before using the Cuticura
Remedies"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
SECURING SUPPLY OF ONIONS
Should Be Grown in Rich, FriabIe Soil
With Plenty of Plant Food
Near Surface.
Ry r. G. wEATHERsToNE1

By judicious planting, a fine supply
OF onions may be secured throughout
the season. Seed may be sown in
drills IN spring as early as the ground
can be worked. If one desires, onion
sets may be planted, for early green
onions. The onion is essentially a sur
face feeder. It should be grown in
rich, friable soil with plenty Of plant
food near the surface. Frequent and
shallow cultivation is essential to pre-
serve moisture until the onion begins
to mature. The bulbs should not be
allowed to stand closer than five to six
inches in the row if best results are
expected. II the bulbs are not matur-
ing IN time to be harvested in fall
before inclement weather begins, the
tops should be bent over to hasten
maturity. See that the onions are
well matured and dried before storing
for winter use. There are many vari-
cites Of onions. One will have no diff
Guilty in choosing varieties adapted to
local conditions and personal prefer
ences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Fakirs' Organization If Colonel
Sees Following Narrative.

In a little country village a crowd
of loafers around a store got to talk
ing about echoes, and Jim Sanders
said down where he was born and
raised there was an echo, and he used
to put it to a peculiar use. He said
that every night before he went to bed
he would put his head out the win
dow and say:
Jim Sanders! Seven o'clock; time
to get up!"
He would start the echo going, and
next morning at seven o'clock it would
get back and say Jim Sanders! Seven
o'clock; time to get up!"
Deacon Witherspoon said he didn't
know much about echoes; but he'd
seen it rain about as hard as ANYBODY
ever seen it rain. Somebody said4
Deacon. how hard did you ever see
it rain?"
well, sir" said the deacon, "once
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
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Named your farm yet?

Named your farm yet?
Any shade in the pasture? Why not?
Coal ashes make poor fertilizing ma
terial.
The golden text for July is: Keep
the soil stirred
There is still time to deal the cod
ling moth a blow.
Very likely some Of your fences
need Tightening up.
Canada thistles and horseradtsh
never need replanting.
Narrowing is the cheapest way to
get ahead Of the weeds.
If you want to kill weeds, cultivate
or hoe them when the sun shines hot.
The trouble with the honey bee is
that it doesn't carry honey at both
ends
Barley will grow and yield well on
land that will not produce good wheat
or oats
No lime is not good for potatoes;
it favors scab. So does too much
stable manure.
The life of common red clover is
generally two years, although under
some circumstances it may possibly
live longer.
Cow peas will make the strongest
growth and the heaviest mass Of vine
to turn under when sown on light.
warm soils.
Don't let the mower rattle all to
pieces. Keep it well oiled and every
nut screwed up tightly, and don't let
the knives or guards get dull.
The roots Of tomato plants run deep
and spread out some distance into the
row on each side.
Farmers can and should have nice,
pretty lawns surrounding their homes,
and many of them are doing so.
The fertilization Of the crop is only
one of several important considera-
lions in growing a crop; seed, prepa-
ration of the soil and cultivation are
equally important
Remember that the hot weather and
hard work tax the strength of your
wife. She will enjoy going to the
store with you and riding slowly home
IN the cool of the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

ed the rising sun. Yet it developed
into a day of Notification, of patriotic
demonstrations of stirring music By
the band, of Haunting banners, of ex-
citing boat races and other sports
There was no end of enthusiasm and
enjoyment, and even Marjorie Ken
meth was conscious of a quickeneG
pulse and thrill of interest now and
then as the days program was IN
folded
1t was early in the afternoon. The
water carnival was in progress, anG
those of the party who were not in
beats were lined up on the pier All
Of a sudden a great shout went up:
Look! Look! the airship! Hurrah!"
All eyes were instantly turned in
the direction of Bluffton. Clearly out
lined against the crystalline arch OF
the sky they beheld the promised aero
plane, sailing like a bird through the
air. It was a thrilling sight. Every
thing else was forgotten, and the at.
tention of the jewellers was absorbed
in what to them was an unusual spec
tacIe
The flying machine was approach
ing, yet taking time to execute some
startling maneuvers for the entertain
ment of the spectators, now soaring
in wide, graceful circles, now swoop-
ing down toward the lake, only to
rise again in spiral gyrations. now de-
scribing the figure eight, and in other
ways showing how perfectly it was
controlled by the man at the lever.
Minute after minute the onIookers
watched it in awed silence. Then,
suddenly. there was an explosion of
sharp EXPLANATIONS and cries of
alarm, merging quickly into a horri-
fed grOan, in which the whole crowd
participated. 1t all happened in an
instant, Something had gone wrong
with the aeropIane-the aviator had
lost control The machine tilted
cOlIapsed-and shot down toward the
lake, a shapeless mass of debris. One
second there was a glimpse of the
daring aviator plunging headlong
through the air. The next he struck
the water and disappeared.
Women shrieked and mne shouted
hoarsely. Pandemonium reigned for
few minutes, but it quickly subsid-
ed when it was discovered that no
loss of life had attended the accident
The aviator came to the surface,
gasping and choking, and was hauled
aboard launch that CHANGED to be
conveniently near. He could not
speak, but was apparently unhurt. His
rescuers took him ashore Marjorie
Kenneth was among those on the pier.
AS they helped the man out of the
boat she saw his face. She screamed
and staggered toward him.
Chester! Chester! My God, is it
you?"
He looked at her in blank surprise.
Then his face lighted up with a smile,
"Marjorie!" he articulated. He tore
himself loose from the men who were
supporting him, and clasped her close
in his wet arms.
It was the GROWING sensation OF
the day An hour later, when the re.
united wife and husband were alone
together in the library, they made up
all their differences.
Let US both forgive and forget,
said Marjorie 81 never intended to
firt with
4 know it, sweetheart. I was a
brute to accuse you. This past year
has been the most miserable of my
life. I half hoped that COMPOUNDED
aeropIane would be the death of me-
She closed his mouth with a kiss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Universal Use Of Wide Tires.

A long step would be taken toward
improving the highways of the coun-
try were so simple thing to be done
as the enactment by state legislatures
Of laws compelling the use of wide
tired vehicles for the hauling of loads
to and from market.
This would not alter the contour Of
roads out of shape, take the place Of
the road drag or of graveling or ma
cadamizing roads which would other
wise be impossible, but it would do
more to improve country roads than
any simple policy which has been put
into effect up to the present time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

BIT isn't the hag that floats proudest
or highest above the green earth,
And it isn't the cannon that's loudest
Which expresses the patriots WORTH
bit isn't the pomp or the shouting,
And it isn't the musical blare
THAT leaves us no reason for doubling
That the future we face shall be fair.
Think not that yainglorious Wanting
/ Shall strengthen the might we possess,
And it isn't by foolishIy Haunting
/ Our banners that we shall progress:
1t isn't the challenge, the fearless
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
DecIininn With Thanks.

A young woman prominent in the
social set of an Ohio town tells of a
young man there who had not famil-
larized himself with the forms of po-
lite correspondence to the fullest eX-
tent. When, on one occasion, he found
it necessary to decline an invitation,
he did so in the following terms:
Mr. Henry Blank declines with
pleasure Mrs. Woods invitation for
the nineteenth, and thanks her eX-
tremely for having given him the op-
portunity Of doing sO.-Lippincott's
Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
The One Thing Needful.

Arms and legs are not so indis-
pensable, after ALL" remarked the man
who narrowly escaped with his life
in an explosion, where he lost the use
Of both arms.
He slipped his milk in silence
thorugh a straw, shook some change
out Of his pocket to the waiter, and,
reaching down with his mouth for the
lighted cigar, pulled vigorously. Then,
bowling his head and jamming it into
his hat on the table, he arose and
turned to go, saying: But this head
Of mine is mighty useful"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

be square, to prevent their coming
loose in turning. Have the blacksmith
make the three pole irons marked A
in the illustration. Bolt them to-
gether as shown, and make the pole
and hand bar of wood: Fasten the pole
to irons with bolts and screws. This
makes a fine garden tool at small
cost, writes Thomas M. Cisel in the
Farmer and Breeder. Care should be
taken not to get the roller too large.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Make Hay While You PIow.

Make hay while you pillow your po-
tatoes! Sow cow-peas before you plow
your potatoes for the last time They
will be up before the weeds get a start.
This plan works well if you leave your
potatoes in the ground and dig them
in September, according to Albert
Dickens of the horticultural depart
ment. Other crops may be substituted
for the peas. When these are cut for
feed they leave the ground clean for
the digging of the potatoes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
pIacfno the Blame.

A girl nine years old at Bremen, Ger
many. swallowed 40 pins and thus kill
ed herself For two week, no one
could think of any reason why she
should have done it, and then some
one said that it was because she had
attended a moving picture show, and
the proprietor of the place was ar
rested and fined $25. If the girls ia
ther had swallowed a fattron and died
they would probably have sent thu
mayor of the city to Jail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
MAKING A CONCRETE ROLLER
How Useful Garden Implement May
Be Put Together Cheaply and
Render Good Service.

- - 7N7s..sEsEss
For making a concrete roller use
heavy tin for making the form. Bend
and lock the tin the same as stove
pipe is put together Make the form
any size you desire the roller to be.
Then fill it with concrete mixture,
tamping it in thoroughly. Place short
stubs of iron in each end to act as
axles for the frame; the part of each
axle that is sunk in the roller should
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

"The cook says she is going to
leave" said Mrs. Crosslots mournfully
"Are you sure she's in earnest?"
responded her husband.
eyes"
Nothing will change her mind?"
Nothing"
"All right. Then I'll go down to
the kitchen and discharge her"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
ROAD and ERrT
IMPROVEMENT
TO BUILD A GATE QUICKLY
Few Poles of Right Length All
That Are Necessary.

The accompanying illustration shows
how to construct a gate for temporary
or permanent use. Several old horse
shoes and some poles are all that are
necessary for this gate. The horse
shoes are nailed to the posts as shown,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
scandinavian Courtshfp.

It was considered beneath the dig.
nifty of a Scandinavian warrior tc
court his bride by gallantry and sub.
mission; he always waited until she
had bestowed her affections on anoth.
er and was in her way to the mar
riage ceremony, then collecting his
faithful followers they fell upon tbs
wedding party and carried away the
bride. 1t was much in favor of this
practice that marriages were alwayi
celebrated at night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
PATRIOTISM

Defiance imposingly hurled,
That shall keep up undaunted and peer
less,
The wonder and hope of the world.
1t isn't the riches or spIendor
That the few or the many display
Which shall fit US to rule or engender
Belief in our fitness to sway;
The faith that our forefathers gave US,
The honor for which they could die,
Alone shall have virtue to save US
And keep our star bright in the sky.
s. E. Kiser.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Use of Screens,

Get the screens over the windows
now, so that intruders will not dis
turb your favorites while they are
asleep at night.
Are you troubled with crows about
your chicken yard? Cover the pens
with wire netting. That will fool the
thieves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Books.

'T see," said Scribbler, 'the state
senate wants to see the books of
Scaddsworth the banker"
Yes" his wife YEARLY replied.
Wouldn't it be nice If the senate or
anybody else should have a desire to
see any Of your books?T
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Love Found the Way.

Love Found the Way.
"And you love chickens, SAM"
Gee! l certainly does, boss"
And you get EN- once and a
Rhile?"
"Oh, sure, boss, I ge-'s EN-"
How do you get EN-, Sam?"
well, boss, you now dat OF sayin',
Love will find the way "-Yonkers
Statesman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Bad Roads Iniure Country.

Bad roads rob the farm because
city people who are used to good
streets dread the country mud and
dirt. The best agricultural country
in the world is France, which has the
hest roads
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
AVeTaCa Hods.

In the decade of 187O-1879 the av-
erage weight of hogs killed during the
winter months in western packing
centers was about 275 pounds; in the
decade 188O-1889, about 257 pounds;
in the decade 1890-1899, about 239
pounds, and in the past decade, 1900
1909, about PIG pounds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
TO Secure Plump tomatoes,

If you want big, plump tomatoes
pinch off the vines just below the third
set Of blossoms and then keep
pinching off the side shoots which will
start where the leaves start from the
vines. This gives the fruit the benefit
of the whole energy Of the roots and
makes large fruit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Substitute for Rubber,

Scientists have succeeded in max
ing substitute for rubber from corn.
At the Omaha corn show last fall q
big chunk of refined rubber made en-
tirely from corn by a seedless pro
cess was exhibited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Asnaraaus Not Difficult.

Everybody grows rhubarb, but few
farmers know that they can grow
asparagus just as easy. 1t is one Of
the most delicious vegetables grown
and requires no special care. Start
with one or two year old plants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Has To,

Mrs. Smart is very clever about
conceaEng her moves, but there is one
person who can always make her
show her hand"
who is that?"
''Her glove dealer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

says the Popular Mechanics. Where
a temporary gate is necessary the
shoes can be put on quickly and also
removed without much trouble when
the gate has served its purpose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Mighty Mean Man.

It's a mighty mean man who will
permit his wife to spade up the garoen
and do all the work on it the whole
season through
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

'Ah, a great battle"
"Who is that dauntless hero who
is cheering on the combatants
81 think he works fo~ a moving pic.
ture concern"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
CULTIVATOR FOR GARDEN USE
Little Tool Just as Effective in Its
Sphere as Larger Implements
in the Fields.

This little cultivating tool is de-
signed for use in kitchen gardens.
Pushed along between the rows of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Ip,por+apt IN HHo.bare
Where the Blame Rests.

Mistress-Oh, dear! I'm afraid I'm
losing my looks, Nora.
Nora-Ye are not, mum, it's the
mirrors; they don't make them as
good as they used to.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Tender Salad

By sowing a pinch Of lettuce seed
every ten days there will always be
tender salad for the table.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

SASKATOON wants agriculturists in all
branches. Poultry farmers, market gar
deners, dairy farmers and hog raisers are
badly required. Prices are very high; de
mand great and supply trifing. This Is
your opportunity. Better write for par
ticulars to Commissioner, Board Of Trade,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Western Canada.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29
Confusing.

Confusing.
Does Chiggles know Nnott?"
mo, he does not
Are you sure he does not know
Knott?"
Yes. He knows not.
81 thought you just now said he did
not know Knott?"
"Confound it! He knows not
Knott"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

To transform friends into enemies
simply tell the whole truth about
ther
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-29

lettuce or radish bed, it is claimed to
be just as effective in this sphere as
the large cultiVators in the fields.