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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
CRITIClSE TUBERCULIN TEST
Wisconsin State Veser nary Society
Alleges That inexperienced
Men Are Employed.

Milwaukee.-At the annual bust
ness meeting of the Wisconsin State
Veterinary society here a resolution
was adopted condemning the action
of the state board for employing a
student of the university and others,
not licensed veterinarians, to apply
the tUberculin test.
It was alleged that thousands of
dollars worth of healthy cattle were
slaughtered from July 1, 1910, to
July l, 1911, because of the work of
inexperienced men.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, Dr. H P. Clute, Mil
waukee; vice-president, DR.. J. S. At
kinson. Marinette; secretary, DR.. W.
W. Arzborgen, Watertown; treas
urer, DR.. J. T Hernshein, Pleasant
Prairie, and director, Dr. Charles
Smith, Dodgeville
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
WISCONSIN BEET
SUGAR INDUSTRY
Farmers Received $2,000.000
from 1911 Beet Crop.
FOUR FACTORIES OPERATE
Over $50, 900 Tons We're Consumed
Last Season by Plants at James
vile, Chippewa Falls, Madison and
Menomonee Falls.

Madison - Although Wisconsin
ranks fifth in the United States as
a producer of sugar, it raises a great
deal less than is actually consumed
within its borders. During the past
year 8O,O0O,00O pounds were pro-
duced and refined in the state while
the actual Wisconsin consumption
during the same time was 200, 000,-
600 pounds, which at five cents per
pound totals 100000 or about
100000 a day.
The four factories in this state, 10
Gated at Menomonee Falls, Chippe-
va Falls, GAINESVILLE and Madison,
each with slicing capacity OF 6OO
tons of beets per day, together with
the factory at Menomfnee, Mich,
which receives most of the beets from
this state, draw their supply from
10000 acres of land, which produce
twelve tons to the acre, or total
of 100000 tons of sugar beets.
Plans are under way for the build
ing of other plants in the state, and
Winnebago county will undoubtedly
One OF the Wisconsin plants will
increase its capacity from 600 to l.
900 tons this summer, according to
company officials. Farmers receive
from So to SIS per ton, according to
the sugar content of the beets, which
brings them annually 100000.
Aside from this about $50 men find
employment in the factories. The
first of the factories already named
was built in 1901, at Menomonee
Falls, and the latest, that at Madi-
son was erected in 1907.
Until within recent years it has
been difficult for sugar men to Sc
cure farmers to raise beets, but now
they have learned the value of this
crop and are becoming more willing
to devote ground for this purpose.
One OF the arguments in favor of
beet raising is the fact that the soil
exhaustion is less than with most
other crops, as shown by the state
experiment station bulletin. 1t is
found profitable, however, to rotate
the beet crop with others.
Last season the factories Of the
state were crowded beyond their ca
pacity, and this fact, with the poor
quality of the beets, due to excessive
warm weather and rains, made the
yield of less value to both producers
and reiners than is usually the case
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
PLACING the Feet.

There has come about an earnest en-
deavor on the part of women to place
the feet when walking, sitting, and
standing in graceful positions. There
is no way to improve an ugly ankle or
an ill-shaped foot, but they can be
made to appear to advantage if they
are handled we'll The short, narrow
skirts have compelled this watchful-
ness on the part of every woman who
not only wants to put her best foot
forward, but her foot forward in the
best way.
The woman who takes long, aWk-
ward strides is not at her best in the
short skirts, and she must moderate
them and learn to walk with her feet
close together and going out straight
from her skirts, and not out toward
the sides
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Caution on PasturIna Alfalfa.

Alfalfa should be pastured with
very great caution. In fact, the
farmer who holds this matchless crop
in proper regard will pasture some
thing else and just use the alfalfa for
hay But If the alfalfa is to be
pastured about half enough stock
should be kept on it to keep the
growth down BY this method two or
three cuttings of hay will be obtained
in addition to the pasturage.
Another caution to throw out is that
it should be allowed to make a good
start in the spring before the stock
are turned on, and should be allowed
to go in the winter with good cover.
Under no conditions should it be
pastured in cold weather.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
FIVE AGAINST BOARD RULE
Wausau. Merrill, Amigo, Sparta and
New London Reject Commission
Pian-Adopted at Portage.

-Wausau-In a special election
here Wausau defeated the commits
sion form of government by 2,OOS to
1873.
MerriIl.-The commission form of
government was rejected here by
ffty-three votes, the total recorded
being 513 for and 566 against.
Amigo. Amigo rejected the com
mission form of government, the yo-
ters at a special election returning
a majority of 270 against the plan.
Spartan a poll of considerably
less than half of the voters of the
city, Sparta by vote Of 131 to 241
refused to adopt the commission
form Of government.
New London-New London cast
$50 votes on the commission form
Of city government and rejected it
by majority of IS.
Portage.-By a majority of IT'S
votes the commission form of gov
eminent was accepted by Portage vo-
ters. The vote was SIS to $50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
TAFT MEN OF STATE MEET
w, D. Hoard, Jas. o. Davidson, E. /.
Phillip and G. B. Hudnal Named
Delegate at-Large Candidates.

Milwaukee.-In the meeting of
state republicans at the Plankinton
house, former Gov. w. D. Hoard,
Fort Atkinson, was chosen to head
the delegation to the national con-
vention. The other delegates-at-
large chosen are E. L. Philip, Mil
waukee; former Gov. James o. Da-
wilson, Madison, and George B. Hud-
nall, Superior All the selections
were unanimous. About 400 repub-
licans attended the meeting, which
was held on the occasion of Attorney
General Wickersham's visit to this
city in the interest of President Taft S
candidacy for denomination. Reso-
lutions endorsing Taft were adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Finds Goods Defectiue.

Madison.-That 81 per cent of the
freshmen goods at the University of
Wisconsin are knockneed and that
Is per cent are fat-footed is shown
in the report of Miss A. S. Mayhem.
director of the woman's gymnasium.
The average weight of the Badger
coed is 123 pounds, while the aver
age height is 63.6 inches. The value
Of the corrective exercises used for
curvature of the spine is shown in
the statement that out of the fifty
six girls who were treated in the first
semester eleven were dismissed as
completely cured
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
RATCHET HITS OWN CHILD
Weapon Hurled at Rent Collector by
RhineIander Man Injuries Infant
in Arms of Its Mother.

Rhinelander-In a fit of anger
caused by the persistent demands of
the son of his landlord for rent due,
H F. Smith of this city threw a
Ratchet at the boy, which missed him
and hit Smiths eight-months-oId
child which was held in its mothers
arms The blade slashed through
the skull, iniicting deep cut five
inches long. The babe is lowering
near death. Smith was Immediately
put under arrest and is almost crazed
with grief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
QUAINT LITTLE PEN-WIPER
Original Design Made to Represent q
Frog and Carried Out in
Green Velvet.

very quaint and original little
pen-wiper this, made to represent a
frog. 1t is carried out in bright green
velvet; is ~ inches in height and "a
inches across the broadcast part.
For the top of the pen-wiper piece
of velvet is cut out in the shape
shown in the diagram on the right
hand side, and upon it the legs and
mouth are worked in yellow silk at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

The feet are not sewn together, as
it is at this part of the pen-wiper that
the pens may be inserted to he
cIeansed. On the head of the frog
two small pearl buttons are sewn to
represent the eyes, and complete this
little novelty.
The best way to obtain the shape IN
which the material should be cut out
is to sketch it first upon a piece Of
paper and then lay the paper upor
the velvet and cut that out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Lone Shoe Horn.

Everything is made so easy these
days that one may almost dress with
out thinking about it at ALL The lat
est luxury of the toilet is shoe horn
with a handle nearly yard long, and
one may step into ones new shoes
without bending the back at all.
These new shoe horns look very much
like golf sticks, with their long wood
en- handles and copper ends. There
is a leather loop at the top of the
handle, by means of which the shoe
horn may be hung up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Science Is Needed on Farm.

What we need as farmers is scien-
tific training, scientific knowledge
and the mental discipline and ca
pacity to apply it on our own farms
The scientific farmer or the farmer
who knows how is the man who VIII
succeed in the future
Scientific farmers are just simply
men who know how to obtain the
maximum corn yield from land at the
least expense. A scientific cotton
grower is the farmer who obtains a
maximum yield from the land at the
least expense and leaves the land
richer than before. knowledge is
what we need.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Teachers to Meet at Green Ba j..

Green Bay.-The Northeast Wis
consin Teachers association will
hold the annual 1913 meeting in this
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

1t is perfectly proper to announce an
engagement at a dinner party, and it
may be done by the father of the bride
or her nearest man relative or her
mother If there is no man in the
family. It is quite customary to have
the place cards and favors indicative
Of the happy occasion. All that is
necessary to say is the fact that it is
with pleasure the news of the en-
gagement of Miss Brown to Mr.. Gray
is announced MADAME MERRI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
GLASS SASH FOR HOT BEDS
Latest Invention Is So Arranged as to
Allow Air to Circulate and
-Ventilate Beds.

The newest invention to make win
ter gardening easy and successful, is
a sash for hotbeds or cold frames
that have two layers of glass instead
of one. Between these layers is a
cushion of dry air about five-eighths
of an inch thick. The glass on both
sides is Tapped and adjusted to lie as
close as possible, but no putty is
used. When the weather is warm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
PREPARATION OF 4 SEED BED
Illustration Shows implement for Mel
lowing Surface and Also for
Smoothing Roads.

An implement which may be used
to mellow the surface is made by tax
ing four pieces of seasoned hard
wood, each six by six inches, and
eight feet long; bolt together so that
the corners. or edges, will rest on the
ground, with three eye-bolts Of three
Quarter-inch round iron, about 81
inches long. one through the middle
of the drag, the others each six inches
from either end of the timbers. Uss
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Eau CIaire.-The Eau Claire
Creamery company, supplying the
greater portion of the trade in this
vicinity, has lowered the price of
milk from 7 cents per quart to 6
cents. During a few months in the
cold weather scarcity of dairy pro-
duce forced the increase.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Prnfitahlh What Yield

A wheat field owned by Russian
farmer, comprising 70 acres, at Chero-
kee, Okla, yielded 1921 bushels, an av-
erage of AZ bushels of 81 pounds. The
farmer sold this wheat for $1.02 per
bushel, the crop bringing 1886, exact
ly 1896 more than the entire quarter
section comprising his farm cost five
years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Dark Chiffon Tunics over satin

Dark ChiTon uhlcS over oa1i'''
Chiffon tunics in medium dark col
orings are dropped over white satin
petticoats, the tunic reaching to the
knee in front and sloping down to-
ward the back.
Three such gowns were recently 3D.
served at a contingent" tea. In one
the white satin skirt was half yelled
with a tunic of charming old blue cnlf-
fon. which formed the bodice also. An
other had a cherry red chiffon tunlc
and bodice over the trailing white
satin skirt.
The third gown, more elaborate
showed a taupe brown chiffon, coat II
cutaway style, edged around with
fringe and opening over cream satin
petticoat on which were founces OF
lace The cutaway coat was peIIeo
at the high waist line with a glrdIe OF
hammered gold set with topazes-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

After thorough investigation Di
rector Page has ascertained that
there are now 2,199,645 miles of
public roads in the United States.
The figures include all the new roads
built up to the year 1899. The in
creased mileage of new roads within
a period of about five years has been
1926
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

The fellow on the toboggan of JOY
does not realize it until he strikes bot
rOra
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Bodden Heads Lum err Dealers.

Milwaukee.-Frank Bodden, Hor-
icon, Wis, was elected president of
the Wisconsin Retail Lumber Deal
ers' association at the annual ses-
sion here. Other officers elected
were: Treasurer, George F. Lueh-
ring, Milwaukee; director for three
years, George w. LaPointe, Menom-
inee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
county Paws State s7st osn o,

Madison. county has
RENTED its total taxes due the state.
amounting to $7S1,970.29. The state
will retain only S39O,S25.4S how
ever. $S69,S37.1S being refunded as
Milwaukee county's school apportion-
ment, and $21.773.23 being returned
as charges for the chronic insane.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Cats Only Bakery Pets

Madison. will be the only
animals allowed in Wisconsin baker
les hereafter. according to the rules
of bakery sanitation adopted at a
conference between the industrial
commission and committees repre-
senttng the State Federation of Wom-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
BADGER HIGHWAYS
FOURTH IN MILEAGE
Wisconsin Ranks High in Gov
eminent Report.
HAS 10,167 MILES OF ROADS
Indiana, Ohio and New York Are the
St tes Wrh a Greater Length of
Hig waYs-Increase in U. S. for
Five Years Is 40, 266 Miles.

Washington, D. C-In mileage of
public roads the state of Wisconsin
ranks fourth in the union, according
to a report just issued by Logan
Walter Page, director of the Office of
public roads. The relative rank OF
the leading eight states is as follows,
according to tables of the federal bu-
rpau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

l. Where is the earth?
2 An old mans friend?
8. What do the weary need?
T. A useful article to cook?
5. Found plentiful in most rivers?
s. Part of q fish?
T. An important part of letter?
s. What title is coveted by military men?
9. What do all public speakers do some
times?
10. Not served in barroms.
II. The most popular style of music with
debutantes?
r. What locks the stable when the horse
is gone?
10. The one who guesses the most an
swers?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

cloth used High shoes are always
worn by people of good sense in the
winter time for outdoor use. Some
persons prefer low ones with spats,
but they are not conducive to perfect
health. The man takes the lead al
ways in public place, making room
for the lady who follows him All
colors are worn, perhaps all shades OF
blue and brown taking the lead
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Teachers Quit; BIames Leap Year.
StoughtOn.-A hurry call to state
normal for graduates has been made
by County Cperintendent Ames,
who is losing a large number of
teachers. He blames leap year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
A Musical FASTING.

I read your suggestions on enter
tainment with much interest and am
looking for a musical contest of some
kind, guessing game with musical
terms for answers, or something Of
the kind. l am sure you will be
able to give me the desired as
sistance-Edna.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Filled LIGHTED lamp; Dead.

Menasha.-As the result of the ex-
plcsion of kerosene lamp which he
was attempting to fill while it was
lighted, Frank Jervis, a business
man of this city, was fatally burned
and died a few hours later while at
a local hospital. His whole body
was terribly burned by the oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Personal Checks unweicome.

Madison.-PersonaI checks in pay
ment of taxes are not welcomed at
the state treasury and such remit
tancas are returned with the advice
that a draft would be more accept
able Personal checks are subject
to exchange, for which payment the
state has no provision.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

Your writing and punctuation are
unusually good, and I cannot imagine
a girl your age not having friends.
Just try being interested in whatever
is going on, don't think of yourself,
and be as lively as possible The Good
Book says: "a man that hath friends
must show himself friendly" Try it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
REPLIES TO QUERIES
HINTS AND ADVICE ON ALL KINDS
OF SOCIAL FORMS.
Nine. Msrri, Most Noted Authority on
Such Subjects, Also Furnishes
Helping Ideas for Varieties of
Home Entertainments.
A Sad Condition.

am a girl of fifteen years. I am
not high tempered or stubborn, as
some are, but no one likes me. I can
not make friends. l go to high school,
and would like TO have some one to
walk around the town with at noon
time, as I take my lunch. But I can
find no one who seems to care for
my company. Please tell me how to
gain friends and be friendly How is
my writing, and my punctuation p
Bashful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
a,,vino SUPPLEMENTARY Feeds

Of corn and no other grain will find
it greatly to his profit if he viii sell
a part Of his corn and buy other feeds
TO furnish a variety Of rations for the
animals, as their systems thus would
be supplied with all the essentials
necessary to proper growth and de-
velopment, and yet not require SO
much feed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
WnnderfuI Experiences.

when l was out in the country last
summer" said the beautiful chorus
girl" I MIXED a COW.
"Oh. you haven't anything on me,
repIied the artists model. q visited
an aunt of mine in the country last
fall. and one evening I helped her
wash the dishes"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07

1t is not necessary to take leave Of
your hostess, but If she happens to
be free when you are ready to depart
it is pleasant to tell her how much
you have enjoyed the affair and say
goodby. A visiting card enclosed with
an invitation means that the hostess
could not make a call in person. Cards
should be left for all those in whose
honor the reception is given. A widow
may with perfect propriety wear her
mourning, for some widows never take
off their veil, and it is no reason they
should be debarred from social events.
If one goes to the reception no &C
acknowledgement is required, but if not
able to go a card is sent to arrive
upon the day of the affair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Madison Banks to Merge.

Madison.-A consolidation of three
OF the largest banks here, the
Bank of Wisconsin, the Capital City
bank and the Merchants and Saw
ings bank, has been announced. The
merger will give Madison the larg-
est bank outside OF Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
ANSWERS
Questions From Nora.

VIII you please answer my ques-
tons in the Sunday paper? How are
plate doilies used? Are high-top
shoes worn this winter? In passing
out of church or any public place, who
takes the lead, the lady or gentle
man? What colors are worn this win
ter?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
oo..Aination WeII Liked.

Serge. velvet, liberty, cachmlre de
sole. mousseline de sole, some shoI
5affeta with trimmings Of lace, Iflhge
and fur. are being used separately
and together for tailor mades and Wis
ting dresses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
weII-Trained Hired Man

The hired man on the farm who
has mastered his business is a skilled
Iaborer. and should be so treated, yet
it is usually impossible for him to get
a small amount per month, mere
trffe. over the price paid the ineffi-
Client IaboreT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Bank Cashier pisannears.

Neenah.-Search is being conduct
ed for Walter Brown, cashier of a
bank at Arnott, who disappeared
February Is. His accounts are
straight and relatives think business
cares unbalanced his mind
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Firebug Is Sentenced.

MISUNDERSTANDING on his knees
IN the courtroom, Henry Gehrke.
Newton saloonkeeper, convicted of
arson and sentenced to ten years in
prison. appealed to heaven to help
him when sentence was pronounced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Dies at Communion Bail.

Eau Claire.-Miss Ella Groin,
aged 10, died at Fall Greek while re-
ceiving the sacrament at the COM
munion rail. Those beside her
thought she had tainted and a doc
tor was called. but life was extinct
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Ask Fire Departmenf INQUIRY.

Racine-Racine fire insurance
agents have appealed for an investi-
CATION as TO the efficiency of the fire
destruction of the Thronson Furni-
ture company's property, causing q
loss of 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-03-07
Trains Collide Near snarta

Sparta.-Two freight trains eoIlid-
ed headon at Mccoy station on the
new Milwaukee, Sparta and North
western road. Both crews jumped to
safety. The engines and a half doz-
en- box cars were demolished.