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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

he would sit down and begin to make
love to her. Nor would he do this in
the way that any other civilized man
would go about such a thing, but
openly and VIGOROUSLY in the filibus-
tertng fashion in which he did every
thing. She always seemed helpless
before his extravagant compliments,
while, as for myself, I would watch
him in silence unable to make up my
mind whether I was amused or dis
gusted. After he got tired of that he
would insist that she go with him
over to the boulevard where they
could sit on bench and pick out an
automobile from those going by, such
as he was going to purchase for her
especial benefit. At first she would
demur but would finally say, All
right, if Tom will go, too" Whereat
he would laugh and say to me with an
audacious wink:
ooh, Tom doesn't care to 60 He
would rather loaf up in his den and
read a book than go over there and
sit in the dust, wouldn't you, Tom ?'
In reply I would bow low and say
certainly" with a sarcasm that
would have shriveled any other living
human being, but at which he would
only laugh again and straightway
march her off. and that, of course,
would be the last of them for that day
so far as l was concerned.
AS l said before, l was not in love
with her; I did not think that he
was more than half In earnest and
therefore was not jealous But it al
ways left me feeling sort OF disgusted.
l don't believe it is in the male ma
ture for any man to witness a woman
Whom he likes tacitly accepting the
advances of a man other than himself
without wishing that he had horns.
He may not particularly want the
woman himself, but the sight of it
breeds a sneaking desire in him to go
out and hook something.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Som eWnat Inconsistent.

The young woman had spent a busy
day. She had browbeaten fourteen
sales-people, bullyragged a shop
walker, argued VIGOROUSLY with a
milliner, laid down the law to a mod
iste, nipped in the bud taxi chauf-
feur's attempt to overcharge her,
made a street-car conductor stop the
car in the middle of a nonstop run
for her, discharged her maid and en-
gagged another, and otherwise refused
to allow herself to be imposed upon.
Yet she did not smile that evening
when young man begged:
Let me be your protector through
life!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

rules, it has its exceptions. for occa-
sionally a contrast is sought between
the consistency of q fabric and the
lace that trims it But contrasts are
ticklish enterprises unless one is very
skillful, and harmonies of relationship
meet with more general success. A
simple and sure way to test the cor
rectness of your trimming in lace as
well as other materials is to observe
whether details of your gown are con
spicuous at greater distance than
is allowed by a good-sized room. If.
at this remove, your guipure or your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Snaps for the AlIigators

He knew the value of feathers, and
thought the people would appreciate
the opportunity of obtaining them
near home for making pillows and
beds.
His big mill pond was such a fine
place for them to swim and live and
raise their young in. So he got five
hundred pairs Of geese and put them
on his pond.
Their nests were built in the rushes
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
The Difference.

John NJ Harlan" said a Chicago
lawyer, in a eulogy of the late Su-
preme Court Justice, had a way of
pointing an observation with story
Once he wanted to rebuke a man for
eKaggeration, so he said he was as
bad as a Pittsburgh millionaire who
was being interviewed by a New York
reporter.
Where. sir. were you born?' the
reporter. as he sharpened his pencil.
asked
was born in Pittsburgh said the
millionaire
And when did you frst-er-see
the light Of day?'
When l was nine, the millionaire
replied My people then moved to
Philadelphia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

tonic, Tex, has unusual control over
bees. He handles them with as much
ease as one would in playing with
kittens or harmless pet. While
working with them he goes bare
armed and bare-faced and pays no
attention to the insects as they
crawl over his exposed hands and
arms or pile Up in great clumps on
his face. Recently he had g picture
taken holding e small limb in his
teeth on which a swarm had settled
The bees formed q kind Of long beard
hanging below his waist and MS entire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Fellows In Distress

An efficient woman principal Of a
New York grammar school, though
devoid of good looks and bearing the
marks of long service in her profess
sion, still retains the charm of a de-
Eghtful frankness. One day while
watching the pupils pass out Of her
building two by two, as usual, she no.
ticed one boy marching alone, with
his arm to his eyes, sobbing tumultu-
ously. In answer to her soIicitous in
quiry as she drew him from the line,
the little fellow walled; II haven't
g-got no pardner!"
The principal extended a prompt
and sympathetic hand shake, dear
boy. shake!" she invited. Il haven't,
either"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Not for Earthly Ears

Doctor Reed, a minister. was open
ing the Sunday morning service at
his church with The usual prayer
Willie he was in the midst OF it a
stranger entered the church and took
seat far back.
Doctor Reed was praying in a low
note, and the man in the rear, after
straining his ears for a while. called
out. Pray louder, Doctor Reed.
can't hear you"
Doctor Reed paused, opened his
eyes and turned them around until
they rested on the man in the rear.
Then he said; 4 was not addressing
you, sir; l was speaking to God. =
London Watchdog.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

along its banks and their melodious
voices reverberated from end to end
of the pond But they did not in
crease, according to Bobs notion:
their numbers were diminishing per
ceptibly.
A dead one could be seen occasion
ally drifting along the edge of the
bordering rushes. At first Bob thought
it might be minks, offers, skunks,
foxes, or what not that were destroy
ing them, but soon found out that it
was alligators for he actually saw
one of the ugly reptiles catch a goose
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Miss Davis has also received medal
from President Taft in acknowledg-
ment of her services. She was tray.
cling in Italy at the time of the
earthquake and did everything in her
power for the sufferers.
Miss Davis IS a graduate Of Yassai
college and holds a Phi. D. degree
from the University OF Chicago. She
was at one time superintendent Of
the New York State Reformatory for
Women and Of late years has been a
lecturer in the New York School q
Philanthropy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

with 8 beaming fraulein on either
hand, presented each of US with a
stick of chewing gum, saying that al
though they did not chew gum them
selves, they understood that Ameri-
cans were very fond of it.
For a minute We were utterly non
plussed We could not tell these
dear new friends our opinion of gtsm
cheweTs in general, and those who
chewed gum in Europe in particular,
so We accepted the gift in the same
spirit of kindly hospitality in which
it was given. and my stick Of gum is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
No Jurv.

Didn't you give that man a jury
triaI?'
Look here" replied BrOncho Bob,
there amt a big lot O. men in this
settlement. We couldn't possibly git
twelve of 'em together without start
in fatal argument about somethin'
that had nothin' whatever to do wit
the case. "-Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
FOR ALL AMERICANS CHEW
Belief So Largely Prevalent in Europe
Seems to Have Some Slight
Foundation.

While at Oberammergau last sum-
mer. a returned traveller says, We
stayed in the last house on Daisen-
berger. strasse with three delightful
old maids, one of ,zhom, from a resi-
Ccnce in London. could speak English
cry well. When we. left, Fraulefn
Naef, the lady who spoke English,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

my stay under the great Mount Kofel
That they had not formed their
opinion on insufficient evidence I real
lied, for during the Passion Play, when
I raised my seat to recover my dropped
handkerchief, I observed no less than
four chews of gum adhering to the
bottom Of the seat.-Youth's Com
panion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Precise.

The proofreader on a small middle
western daily was a woman of great
precision and extreme propriety One
day reporter succeeded in getting
into type an item about willie Brown,
the boy who was burned in the West
end by a live wire.
On the following day the reporter
found on his desk frigid note ask
ing, Which is the west end of q
boy?"
It took only an instant to reply
THE end the son sets on, Of course.
Ladies' Home Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Lace Is, of course. the natural trim
ming for light washable fabrics, but
here, too, discrimination must be
used. A safe rule to follow is this:
Patterns and mesh increase in size
as materials grow heavier, and be-
come smaller and liner as materials
grow lighter. If we keep this simple
rule in mind, It will help to steer US
around many pitfalls. Like all other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
= Raiser Finally Found Out Just
Why His Flock Did Not
increase.

The oldest of US can remember be
ing told that Little Copeep lost his
sheep" but as they came home at
last, Bopeep was not so badly of as
was Bob Yorus. who six years ago
started a goose farm on his mill pond,
near Lumplin, Georgia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Left Him THINKING.

Z promised my wife a haIf-crown
to put in a home-safe every time
kissed her. Later, when she opened
the safe, there were a lot of sover-
eigns and haIf-sovereigns in it.
asked her where she got them.
Everybody is not so sttngy az
you she replied.-London Tit-Bjts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
ALWAYS funny.

Don't you think the joke is funny!
q certainly do"
Then why don't you laugh?"
My mind was occupied in trying to
place it. / think the last time
came across it was in a paper which
credited it to Horace Greeley"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
h.aarioan woman Honored.

Miss Katherine Bement Davis ~
Rochester, n. v, has received sill
yer medal from the Italian Red Cross
society in recognition Of her services
to the italian people during the weeks
following the Mes5ina earthquake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

face was covered with those that
crswled from the limb. Old bee keep
ers say that his feats in handling bees
are the most remarkable in the world.
He claims that he has not been gtung
in two years
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
An Acrobat He was

Bobby-This sailor must have been
a bit Of an acrobat
Mamma-Why. dear2
Bobby-Because the hook says:
Having lit his pipe, he sat down on
his chest"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Nofhino Else

He-I wish you would select more
appropriate times to go to your dress
makers.
She-My dear man, all times to go to
a dressmaker's are fitting occasions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Important TO Mothers
a Born OuibbIer.

Didn't l tell you not to shoot any
quail on this placer"
'Yassuh," replied Uncle Raspberry.
You done tole me an l done heard
you. Dis ain no quail. Dis is a part
ridge"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Cause for low

Mis- Pert-Ever since I refused Tom
two weeks ago he hasn't been sober
day.
Miss Caustique-Not tired ceIebrat.
ing, eh?-Exchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Wo Women

I'm going to Va IT and try for
degree this year. Better come along"
Thanks, dear, L4t I'm going to
Reno and try for a decree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

colored bands are noticeable, except
as a harmonious contribution to your
costume, you may be sure that they
are "out Of value" as the painters
say-Woman's Home Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

DIR. Pierce's Pellets. small, sugar-coated.
easy to take as candy, regulate and fnvig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Do your snare Of work each day,
pay your debts, have little money,
talk only when you have something to
say, and you viii assist the world ID
growing better
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Ella-Tt was a novel proposal.
Stella-What did he say
Ella-Fhat he begged the proud
privilege of getting mp mornings to
build the tra tor me-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Many people have receding gums. Rub
Hamlins Wizard Oil on gums and stop the
decay; chase the disease germs with a
mouth wash Of few drops to a spoonful
of wafer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

There isn't much home for the man
who has no self-respect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Judging from her passion for hats.
how can woman expect to be happy
in heaven and make one halo last her
through eternity?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Bees Recognize Man as Friend.
Charles Potchenick. employed by
the Maverick apiaries near San An
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

Even though they are all cast In the
same mold, the size Of dollar de-
ponds on how many Of them YOU
have
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
The Use Of Lace.

and pull it under water Partly eaten
geese would sometimes be found
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14
Touching.

Jennie-Everythin he touches
seems to turn to gold.
iim-Yes; he touched me today Tor
soyereig n.-London Opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-12-14

5IGW
Native-Slow? Say, nearly every
eveuin there's the goI dingest most
eEcitin' checker game at the store
you ever sesn!
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

Keiffcr pear tree blighting. In fact
have known whole orchards t,
blight to the ground This is MOI
usually the case, however, and this
variety is the most immune to blighi
of any profitable sort that can BE-
raised in Oklahoma.
In regard to a comparison of tn,
profits OF alfalfa growing and frni,
growing this is difficult to answer
In general it may be said that tho
profits from alfalfa growing ar,
reasonably sure and moderately large,
the profits from fruit growing are MOI
nearly so sure, but occasionally art
much larger. ! have known men to
make over a thousand dollars an acre
in single season on fruit growing
/ never knew one to make anywhere
near that sum by raising alfalfa. You
must realize. however, that these ex
eessiYe profits in fruit growing are
very unusual require very happy
combination OF good fruit location, q
good fruit raiser, good crop, and a
good price all at the same time. These
are four conditions that are not often
met with. On the other hand, alfalfa
is adapted to a wider range OF coun.
try than fruit, and is more certain
crop.
N. 0. BOOTH
Dept. OF Horticulture and Botany,
Oklahoma A. & M. College,
saltwater. Oklahoma.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22
BUYING GARDEN SEEDS.

Now is the time of year to think
about your seeds for next years
planting. Whether 1t be for the gar
den or field it is desirable to deter
mine kinds desired. find out where
they can be purchased, and in case
there is a considerable quantity to be
planted, it will pay well to get sam
pies and test them to determine what
proportion are capable of growing.
Generally speaking, better satisfac-
ton viii be secured by buying seed
from the nearest reliable source. In
case there is some local grower, rails
ing seed of the kind wanted, it can
usually be secured from him cheaper
than If bought OF a seed house, and
it will usually prove quite as good.
The seed houses located in Oklahoma
viii generally supply seeds better
adapted to Oklahoma conditions than
those secured from a thousand miles
east.
There are two things to be consid-
cred in the selection Of seeds Of any
kind. The first is to have the seed
true to name. This means not only
that the seed should produce a
plant OF the variety desired. but II
also means that the plant shall be OF
highest type of that variety. Keeping
plants up TO this high standard re-
quires constant rigorous selection.
For reasons that are obvious there
is a strong temptation for the man
who is producing seed for the market
to lower that standard. Those seed
houses which have established a repu-
tation for selling good seed, true to
variety and type. keep a constant es-
pionage over their growers to prevent
this lowering OF the standard. This
is what makes seeds
person who buys seeds pays not only
Tor the actual labor Of producing the
seed. but also and largely for the as
surance that it is what it is repre-.
sented to be. Very frequently when
the purchaser opens a package and
finds that his dime or quarter has
bought only a very small quantity OF
seeds he feels that he has been
cheated IN that the sum spent should
have bought more This is not just.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22
20@ AYS,ee1&s- :

ono can hardly pay too much for
seeds unless 1t be an instance OF
here they are being used in large
not for the cost Of production alone,
but only very small part OF it is
for that purpose.
In the whole cost of producing a
mature plant. the original cost OF the
seed is so comparatively LITTLE that a
crop practically never fails to be
profitable because of excessive cost
Of seed. On the other hand, 1t fire.
luently happens that crop fails to
produce any profit whatever, because
the seed proves to be mixed or Of
some worthless variety
The second thing essential in salts
factory seed is that it be capable o.
terminating vigorously. Seeds vary
slightly in their capacity to serminate
at the time when taken from the
plants on which they are borne. This
variation Is. however, very slight. In
practically all eases whore seeds arc
found to be poor in terminating abil
ity it is due to their being too old
or to having been kept in a poor
place. Practically all Of the seed
which is bought and fails to grow
was good seed once. but has slept
too long For the farmer and gar
dener it Is a good rule not to use any
seed known to be over two years old
and to use 1t over one year old If
it can be avoided. The large seed
firms OF the country throw away tons
of seed each year because 1t has be-
come so old as to be OF doubtful
value.
N, o. BOOTH,
Dept OF Horticulture & Botany,
Oklahoma A. & M. College
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22
UNCLE SAM MUST ENFORCE II

Governor Cruce was asked today
for an opinion on the application Of
| the recent decision of the United
Estates circuit court of appeals enjoin-
ing express companies from carry
ring liquor shipments into old Indian
Territory, The governors reply to
the Inquiry was taat the enforcement
Of the courts ruling will deyolve on
the federal government. CHIEF of pO-
lice r. \. Hounshell OF Ada advised
the governor that rC had arrested
the local agent OF the American Ex
press company for delivering whisky
10 consignees. The county attorney
refused 70 prosecute the man and the
hcief took the MATTER up withfthe gov
ern9r.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22
tsoLaDAY CLOSING OF STORES

I'm compliance with the closing
schedule signed by the following
mas and New Years day.
Chas. f Eisenschmidt. Ed C. Pet
ersen, J A. Milne, #. 0. Lutz Dry
Goods company, J. A. Brown D.y
Goods company. Monarch Dry Goods
company, NJ. Behr, J J. Abel, A o.
Farquhars0n, Tom jenkins, Ed Fen
ton. w. A. Rayson. Secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

The 1911 lsws pertaining to Roada
Highways, bitches and Drains
Pamphlet form. Price 25c each
Special prices on quantities. Address
BOOK Department, Leader Printta
company, Guthrie
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

Major H. C. Cusey and daughter
Ollie, of Vinita. are in Guthrie to
spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice O'Rourk Major Cusey is
Mrs. O'Rourks father.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22
cAaIsrMAs pRgsgNT oF ss0.O00:
lBY Assoeiated -

New York. Dec 22-For the sec
nnd time n mis- career President Jas
n Wallace OF the Central Trust Com
nany viii receive a Christmas pres
ent of $5e 900 from the institutiou,
and. following custom which dates
back some Years the company will
sflae cni ) metin ol sou iun ior iia
employees
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

What has become of the old-fash.
toned woman who said of her forget
full husband: He would lose his
head II it wasn't fastened to his
shoulders.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

After man has asked a blessing
at meal some time is acquired for
those around the table to become
comfortable again.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

HIGH REWARD VIII be paid for any
information about nay stolen.
straight, brown pup, months old.
bird dog blood, stolen October 6. care
Daily Leader
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

Parlor Baseball, great game for thc
boys and girls. Price SOC. Cut to 25C
for Christmas.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

Hot Roofs and Bread every even
ing at Vienna Bakery
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

The admirerers Of a popular doctor
say everything about arm except that
he can raise the dead
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

DR.. Frank p Davis, OF Enid. was
in the city last night Dr. Davis was
formerly superintendent of the school
Cor the feeble minded al Enid
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

no one seems to be above it. III
bet old Rockefeller himself says there
Is a whole lot Of corruption IN the
big oorpou6tions in which he is not
interested
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

Every shotgun and rifle in the
house will be soId for any price we
can get du the Holidays, at Oh
smiths.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-12-22

HOT DRINKS AT LEWIS CON
FECTioNERY.