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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
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work. Bodily comfort meant nothing
to him when his idea was at stake
That idea was everything to him, and
he fed himself almost wholly on his
thoughts of it-this man whose name
was upon every lip just before the
war.
Il hope the time will come when
due honor will be given to him as the
first suggestor of what is to be the
Pan-American railroad. An attempt
has already been made to steal that
honor from him; they went so far
as to remove my uncie's picture from
the Pan-American building in Wash
ington. Yet he was so thoroughly
absorbed in his work that he seemed
not to care for the lack of friends
Once he told me that he had no time
fer social intercourse, as he had to
work and work constantly on his
great Three Americas Railway prof.
ect And to the last he worked on it.
and because Of it died In dire want
of food and friends"
Copyright, 1910. by f. J. Edwards All
Rights Reserved.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Their Patience Exhausted by Slow
ness of the Men in Providing Good
Roads, They Settle 1t Alone.

Everybody is in favor of good roads
as an abstract proposition, but when
1t comes down to the concrete-that
is to say, to sand and gravel-there
are differences of opinion. Some Ken
tuckians there are who declare them
selves strongly for good roads, but
say they do not know how TO go about
getting them.
One way to go about it has been ex-
emplifed recently by the Federated
Woman's Club of Brandenburg. The
members of that live organization felt
the need of a good road from Branden-
burg to Weldon, a station on the
Louisville, Henderson and st. Louis
railroad. Brandenburg has no rail-
road and when the citizens Of that
town go travelling they either take 6
steamboat or drive over to Weldon to
take the train.
Meade county mud possibly is few
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Forty-Miner's Tale OF Baker

which was swarming with passengers,
among them being quite a number of
women, when, suddenly, / heard some
one calling for volunteers to go to the
assistance of the crew. I turned
around and saw man of command
ing appearance, by his dress evidently
a westerner, standing in the water,
holding to the boat, and calling for
help to carry the boat over the bar.
1t was only minute or two till both
sides of the bow we're lined with men
shoulder to shoulder as far back as
they could stand in the water Then
the westerner sang out: Captain, are
you readyT Yes, came the answer
Hard ahead, now, men, let US go to
California Then, as the paddles be-
gan to turn, the leader of the volun-
teers shouted: Now, men, all togeth-
err HeaYe-oh-heave! Now she moves
etc.
she did move, and we crossed that
bar and, In similar manner the next,
and the next, as long as the Obstruc-
ton was sand. But as we assembled
the river the mountains came in view,
the jungle of the bottom lands ended
in higher grounds the forests became
less dense, and in place of sand we
encountered stone reefs, which proved
too much for even Col. E. D. Baker,
for 1t was he who had taken the lead
and carried US over the sand bars
The colonel had been a passenger
with us from New York, but had not
seen him before or even heard Of him
He had left Illinois to seek his fortune
in California. He was with US In all
our trials up that river, making
portage after portage around the shall
low places, and passing one night in
the woods in a tropical rain with only
a few umbrellas for protection. And
he also was with US when we took
passage on the steamer Pacific, but
whether he was one of the hundred of
sick that filed both decks of the
steamer. or whether he was one of
the many that were dropped over
board or were buried at Acapulco, I
never knew until I saw his name In
the California papers months later.
From that time on until he returned
east as senator from Oregon and was
killed at Balls Bluff, I kept tab on
him. He was a born leader, and
would have made a brilliant record
had he lived longer"
Copyright, 1910, by Z. J. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Women SoIued the Problem

degrees worse than the mud any
where else in Kentucky. The male
citizens of Meade have been handling
the road question in the same way
that many other Kentucky counties
have been handling it. Mud multiplied
by mud produces more mnd, but the
male citizens of Meade didn't seem to
know it.
The women woke up to the situation
first and they determined to pike"
the road from Brandenburg to We'll
don. They raised more than $1,000 by
private subscription and they asked
the Fiscal court to do the rest. The
court came across with an appropria-
ton of $4,000 as an evidence of good
faith. The road will be completed
by the early summer. Next winter
it will be possible to travel from
Brandenburg to Weldon without
breaking hamstring or straining
singletree. A wagon will not be a load
for four-horse team, and walking
will not be an impossibility when 9
big thaw comes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
BOTH HAD KNOWN HAPPINESS
But the Circumstances Were Not Ex-
actly Alike, That Was All
the Difference.

They wer3 riding into town in a
subway train, these two married men,
says the New York Times. One
seemed occupied with his own
thoughts, the other was engrossed in
his copy Of the Evening Pif1e, from
which he eventually glanced with a
superior smile. Il always read what
Betsy Bustuff has to say in her 'Twi-
light Twaddle' column" he said. "She
generally hits US of pretty well, but
she isn't always right. Now, this eve
ming, she gets on the subject of elope
ments. She says Opponents never
turn out happily. I don't agree with
her" Neither do l." said the man
who had been occupied with his own
thoughts. I am glad to hear you say
it, exclaimed the Evening Pif1eite. Il
eloped with my wife, and I've been
happy ever since" so have l ever
since some fellow eloped with mine"
remarked the other. Betsy Bumstuff
is away off"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
How Gen. j. & Carr, Though of Irish
Descent and Catholic, Protected
an Orangeman's Parade
in Troy.

1t is rarely safe to infer that
great victory by one of the political
parties means the permanent discom-
future Of the opposing party. And one
of the best Illustration proving the
soundness of this view is that con-
tanned in the history of Gen. Joseph B.
Carr
General Carr was of American birth,
although of Irish parentage. He was
born in Albany, N. Y, and when SO
years of age became lieutenant colo
mel in a New York regiment which
saw service under Mcclellan. His
bravery was so marked at Malvern
Hill that he was promoted to brigadier
general. He saw service at Gettys-
burg, and he had charge of the de-
lenses along the James river in Gen
eral Grants final campaign. Just aft
er the close of the war General Carr
was breveted major general for gal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

ished a testimonial or used letter
without the written consent of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out Of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands of them In
their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume Of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to dxaw
from, it Is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
in your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
Gus offer Of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care Of Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not q book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
it today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Very NIXid.

In descriptive writing" said VIII
fam Dean Howells, at dinner at the
Authors club in New York, "a vivid
phrase is always better than half.
dozen paragraphs.
THE vivid phrase is what every
writer should seek. A phrase, mean,
something like that of the baby that
shouted to its mother:
Oh. mamma, tum an see the man
a-buttering bricksi' "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
The NoIIpo Idea.

In a certain school in the South of
ireland a schoolboy of tender years is
said to have produced the following
ESSAY ON the camel: The cannimal is
a sheep of the desert. 1t is called a
backteria because it has hump on
its back. The cannimal is very pa
tent. and will lie down and die with
out a groan, but when it is angry it
gets its back up, which is called tax
Ing the hump. The shepherds Of can
ntmals is called Arabs, When they live
in towns they are called street Arabs.
When the cannimal goes on journey
It drinks as much as it can to last for
many days. Such animals are called
acpuiducks Those that cannot carry
enough are called inebriates."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
The Progress of Music.

A German baker in West Philadel
phia has a young hopeful who is be-
ginning in youth the study of the vio-
lin. He takes weekly lessons and the
parents are sanguine of his becoming
great musician.
A friend strolled into the bakeshop
the other day and inquired Of the
genial German what progress the boy
was making.
He pretty good gets along" came
the bakers assuring answer, with an
elevation of the chin and a swelling
chest. HE play Home, Sweet Home
with such sweetness that makes you
wish for the Faderland. And, by
golly, you ought to hear him play
that Nearer, My God, to You -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
CHARITY AND CHEWING GUM
Disparity That Hardly Seems Credit
able to the Generous Instincts
of the Race.

According to statement before a
meeting Of the Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary society OF the Presbytery of
Washington an interesting statement
regarding the money spent for chew
Ing gum and that given to charity was
made. The speaker was Miss Mary
W. Kerr of Harrisburg, Pa, in connec-
ton with the topic Of "Frenzied Fl
nance in Missions" In urging the so
ciety to be more liberal in its contri-
buttons to charitable work, she said:
For every $4,000 contributed to
charity, 1900 is spent for chewing
gum"
The statement passed almost IN
noticed except by few, who saw the
pertinence and logic of the remark.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
FREE SAMPLE OF LAXATIVE
CURED THEIR CONSTIPATION

When a person has become discouraged
through years of failure to find cure
and finally, perhaps, gives up trying, it
is small wonder that he becomes skep-
teal. And yet, to all who have con-
stpation, we would say, Try just one
thing more
We wish you would try DR.. Caldwens
Syrup Pepsin, a laxative tonic that has
been used for a generation. Thousands
are using it; surely some of your friends
among the number. You can buy it of
any druggist at fifty cents and one dol
lar a bottle, but better still, send your
name and address to DR.. Caldwell for a
free sample bottle. He will send you
enough to convince you of it's merits, and
then if you like it you can buy It of your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
FRENCH BEAN COFFEE,
A HEALTHFUL DRINK

The healthiest ever; you can grow
It IN your own garden on a small
patch 10 by 10, producing 30 pounds or
more, Ripens in Wisconsin 80 days.
Used in great quantities in France
Germany and all over Europe. Send
Is cents in stamps and we will rail
you a package giving full culture di-
rections as also our mammoth seed
catalog free, or send 81 cents and get
in addition to above 10000 kernels
indispensable vegetable and flower
seeds-enough for bushels Of vege
tables and flowers. John A. Salzer
Seed Co, 182 S. 9Th St, La Crosse, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
WILLING to Tell It.

The check which the comely young
German handed in at the window
Walnut street savings fund bank
other day was made payable to Gretch-
en- Schmidt, and she had endorsed it
simply Gretchen Smith. The man at
the receiving teller's window called her
back just as she was turning away to
rectify the mistake.
You don't deposit this quite this
way" he explained. See, you have
forgotten the H.
The young woman looked at her
check and blushed rosy red.
"Ach, so I haf," she murmured, and
wrote hurriedly:
age o."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Mo. Mr.. George w. Zimmerman of Har-
risburg, Pa, and many others of both
sexes and in all parts of the country first
used a sample bottle and now have IL
regularly in the house.
You will learn to do away with salts.
waters and cathartics for these are but
temporary reliefs while Dr. Caldwelrs
Syrup Pepsin is guaranteed to cure per
manently 1t will train your stomach and
bowel muscles so that they will do their
work again naturally without outside aid.
Cast aside your skeptcism and try Syrup
Pepsin.
For the free sample address DR.. w. 3.
Caldwell, 201 Caldwell building, Month
cello Ill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
THOUGHTS OF FOOD.

Dreamy Dupont-Dey say dat a man
down east has invented a machine fer
photygrafFfn' what a teller thinks.
Windy Rivers-Well, if dat guy
could only photygraf what's On me
mind at dis minute he'd git an epicu-
rean masterpiece dat would make yer
sit up and take notice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Il penends on the Liver.

rs life worth living depends
upon the liver" Yes, and that again
depends upon what you eat, and how
you eat.
Henry Ward Beecher once said: "a
man with a bad liver cannot be good
Christian" Henry made some mis-
takes, but in this statement he was
eminently correct. 1t is only another
version of phrase frequently used by
the editor of the Care of the Body:
LAS a man eateth so is he."-Los An
geles Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
a Fair Return.

Minister (arousing himself In bar
ber's chair)-All through yet
Barber-Aye, lang syne.
Minister-Then 1 must have been
indulging in a quiet nap?
Barber-Ye wis that, sir.
Mfnister-It was very good Of you
not to waken me. / am very thank
full for what has been a most refresh,
Ing sleep.
Barber-Hoots, man, baud yer
tongue; it's only fair return. I slept
all through your sermon last Saw.
bath.-London Tit-bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
ExpIa ined,

Now they claim that the human
body contains sulphur"
TN what amount?"
"Oh, in varying quantities"
We'll, that may account for some
girls making better matches than
others"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Perhaps Not.

An instructor in a church school
where much attention was paid to
sacred history, dwelt particularly on
the phrase and Enoch was not, for
God took him" So many times was
this repeated in connection with the
death of Enoch that he thought even
the dullest pupil would answer cor
rectly when asked in examination:
State in the exact language of the
Bible what is said of Enoch's death.
But this was the answer he got:
"Enoch was not what God took him
for. "-Brooklyn Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Wanted All the Facts.

How did papa get so much money,
mammal" asked the future plutocrat.
God gave it to him, dearie"
why did God give it to him,
mamma ?"
'Because-oh, because God thought
he ought to have IT."
And what had the other people
done to make God so angry that he
took the money away from them,
mammal"
Run on to bed, now, dearie. When
you grow older you will understand
these things. Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
DISTEMPER

In all it's forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and Others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 900, 900
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers
Agents wanted Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen, Ind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Doubts.

The Stranger-Are you quite sure
that that was a marriage license you
gave me last month?
The Oficial-Of course! What's
the matter?
The Stranger-Well, I've lived a
dogs life ever since-Sketch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Up to Him.

Tom-Tm dead sore. I lost SIS to
day. l feel like somebody ought to
kick me.
Tess (absently)-Why don't you ask
father for my hand tonight-he's right
I'm the library.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Useless Admonition.

First Actor-Don't touch me in that
place, or you'll break me up.
Second Ditto-Huh. No use touch
ing" you IL any place when I know
you'ra already broke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Dark Days Coming.

Say, Jim. here's a preacher in New
York who says men should sew, cook,
wash the dishes and get their own
breakfast"
What's the use Of rubbing it in?
Guess we all know Wen have to pref
y soon"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

man can freely talk
of her private i'll
ness to a woman;
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
fdence be tive en-
Mrs. Pinkham and
the WON en- of
America which has
never been broken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
TliA WhV.

How long are you going to stay
in Monte Carlo?"
six days"
why exactly six days?'
Because I've only brought six cos
tunes with mel"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Shortly after her marriage woman
packs her ideals away in moth balls
and pays no more attention to them
until she becomes a widow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Hamlins Wizard Oil is recommended by
many physicians. It is used in many pub
lie and private hospitals Why not keep
8 bottle on hand in Your own home?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach. liver and bowels.
Sugar coated, tiny granules Easy to take
as candy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

ADVICE
TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form of
illness are invited to promptly COM
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letters are received, opened,
read and answered by women. A wo-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder for Tired
aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking a delight. Sold everywhere
25c. Don't accept any substitute For FREB
sample, address Allen S. OImsted, LIE Roy, n. 7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Here's a tip, young man. Convince
a girl that she shouldn't love you, and
she will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Heaven won't seem worth while to
some women unless there's an occa.
sional bargain sale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

How easy it is for the people who
are down on excitement in religion to
fire all their gasoline at a baseball
game
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Mrs. winsiowrs Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c a bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

For disordered liver, take Garfield Tea,
the Herb laxative. All druggists
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Even the truth may be told with an
intention to deceive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

All men are born honest. but it re-
quires constant practice 10 keep that
Kay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Yesterday is certain; tomorrow, IN
certain; today, half and half
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

The busiest thing in the world is
idle curiosity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

Whenever there is a tendency to eonsti-
patton, sick-headache or bihousness, take a
cup Of Garfield Tea. All druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

A man of few words isn't cut out
for a cOmpositor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Something in a Name

Ella-He's very narrow.
Stella-What do you expect of a
fat?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
ONLY ONE "RRn,sn onININE


That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for
the signature of e. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold in Que Day. Csc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

headaches, nervous and dizzy spells. I was
restless at night and in the morning arose so
tired as to be almost unable to do my house
work. The kidney secretions were unnat-
ural and gave me a great deal of trouble.
One day l suddenly fell to the floor where I
lay for long time unconscious. Three doc
tors who treated me diagnosed my case as
paralysis and said they could do nothing for
me. AS a last resort began using Doan's
Kidney Pills and was permanently cured. 1
am stronger than before in many years and
in perfect condition"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
Colds and Chills Bring Kidney Ills

February becauet hsofc
md tired
muse os quentp
even tkingc Dsof
OF Dn rand
the kidneys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30
CONVINCING PROOF FROM GRATEFUL USERS

TEN YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Restored at Last Perfect by Doans Kidney Pills
Mrs Narcissa Waggoner, Carerville, Ill., R. F. D. No. g.
For years with hacLaches
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-30

my kidneys are in perfect condition"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-17

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