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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
BANsSHED
Coffee Finally Had to Go.

The way some persons cling TO cof-
fee, even after they know it is doing
them harm, is a plzzler. But ii is an
easy matter to give ii up for good,
when Postum is properly made and
used instead A fiTl writes:
Mother had lleen suffering with
nervous headaches for seven weary
years, but kept OIL drinking coffee
One day / ask ed her why she did
not give up coffee. as a cousin of mine
had done who hid taken to Postum.
But Mother was such q slave to coffee
she thought it would be terrible to
give it up.
Finally, one day, she made the
change to Postum. and quickly her
headaches disappeared. One morning
while she was drinking Postum so
freely and with such relish. l asked
for a taste.
THAT started me on Postum and |
now drink it more freely than l did
coffee. which never comes into ouI
house nov"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich Write for booklet, This
Road to Wellville. .
Postum comes IN two forms.
Regular Postum Unjust be boiled)
instant Postum doesn't require boil
ing, but is prepared instantly by stir
ring level teaspoonfuI in an ordinary
cup of hot water, which makes it right
for most persons.
big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in
heaping spoonful and temper it with {
large supply of cream.
Experiment until you know The
amount that pleases your palate anC
have it served that way in the future
There's q Reason" for Postum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

which Peary saw the dim outline OF
Crockerland northwestward across the
Polar Sea.
We hope to reach the Cape before
the winter night shuts us in," Mr..
Macmillan said. "All along the 300
mile trail between our headquarters
and the Cape we will have made
caches of food for our return journey.
Then when the night sets in we will
wait for the moon, and with it's help
we will return to headquarters on
Flagler bay, where we will wait for
spring and the time for us to start on
our dash for Crockerland.
All winter in camp, while we are
waiting for this time to arrive, We eX-
pect 20 be comfortable, for we will
have electric lights from a power
plant specially constructed, and we
will be busy collecting food for the
next two or three years work. Then,
there will be the wireless to occupy
US. and the gardening, with the reflect
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Sorethinn Really Serious

He came into the presidents office.
the small ablack sinner, to answer to
the charge of leaving his work with
out proper permission. He tearfuIly ex-
planned that he had been absent a
whole afternoon because his mother
was ILL., The interrogation diagnosed
her illness as base ball, but the defend
ant deposed that it was heart trou-
bic
Heart trouble, eh?" replied the
president. pondersng. That sounds
serious, sonnie. Now. where and
when does she 6e,a. the pain worst?'
AT night, and II her big toe, was
the shutting reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Razorback Hog.

This seems to be the most intelligent
and rational way Of getting rid of the
hog which is said to have no place
in modern agriculture"
A hog which is gaining in popularity
is the Hampshire, or thin-rind hog.
This breed is sometimes classed as a
medium between the lard hog and the
bacon hog, although it is generally
considered as belonging to the former
It is a good grazer and the quality of
the meat is very superior Originally
this hog came from Hampshire, Eng
land, but in it's present state of de-.
veIopment it may be said to be an
American breed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
| oss From Disease

The losses Of farm horses and mules
from disease during the past year are
estimated to be about 226 per thou
sand, which compares with PIG SINH
iarly estimated a year gao. If the
estimated loss of 22.6 per thousand be
applied to the numbers and values Of
horses and mules On farms January l.,
it would indicate a total loss Of ap-
proximateIy 564 ,000 head, at $113.15
per head, or total of $63,817,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

upon the center of the tool.
This tnsures heater, quicker cutting
and permits the blade to be used as a
knife andlto be drawn along the turf.
instead of chopping it. At one end of
the blade, too, is an offset which regu-
lates the depth of the cut so that the
grass may be trimmed to within ex-
actly the same distance of the walk as
far as it goes Where the foot pressure
is applied to the tool a small malleable
iron guide protects the blade SO it
shall not be bent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
HOG Cholera Serum.

Good clean hog cholera serum usual
~ retains it's potency for at least a
year after sealing, if kept cold and in
dim light Farmers frequently order
more serum than they need and then
wish to know whether it can be safely
put away for future use. When a
serum bottle has been opened and the
serum exposed to the air. except in the
hands Of a very careful and expert
operator, it is very likely to be con
taminated and spoiled for future use.
M. H. Reynolds, Veterinarian.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Detectjno Tuberculosis.

Coughing does not necessarily mean
tuberculosis in cattle. Cattle cough
from many different causes, but a
chronic cough in this class of stock
always gives a reasonable suspicion of
tuberculosis, where there is no other
cause apparent.
Tuberculosis in cattle cannot always
be detected by their physical condi-
ton. A diseased animal may be very
fat or very thin. Tuberculin is the
only reliable means we have for de-
tecting tuberculosis, except in rare
cases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

bors say lock younger new than / did
fifteen years ago. . Mrs. SARAH r
WHATLEY, Athens, Texas, r. F. D.
No. 8. Box 81.
We know of no other medicine which
has been so successful in relieving the
suffering Of women, or received so many
genuine testimonials, as has, Lydia +
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Ia nearly every community you viii
find women who have been restored to
health by this famous medicine. Almost
every woman you meet knows of the
great good it has been doing among
suffering women for the past go years.
In the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn,
Mass, are files containing hundreds of
thousands Of letters from women seek
ing health, IN which many openly state
over their own signatures that they have
regained their health by taking Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
many Of them state that it has saved
them from surgical operations.
IL you want special advice write to
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter win
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held IN strict confidence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
WOMAN TESTS Her DOCTOR
Physician Tells Her to Ask Rival If
He Knows Where the Mcdus Op-
eranu Is Located.

In a little town on the Bangor &
Aroostook railroad in Maine there are
two rival physicians. The town not
being large enough to support even
one, the older of the two ekes out an
uncertain income through cCbblinS the
shoes of the townsfolk, while the 9th
en- runs what he calls livery stable,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Models by C. A. BEATTY
Words by GENE MORGAN


with frantic bs
rolling while rolling
il the
in
lively they
around
nearly all
a a a
by Press syn icata
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
and carries the mail from the railroad

and carries the mail from the railroad
station.
OF course it is a bit inconveient on
calling at his Office to find that ones
physician is down at the railroad sta
ton III his capacity Of mail carrier
waiting for the morning mail train.
which is reported two hours and forty
minutes late. Consequently those
who are in urgent need of medical at
tention are apt to seek the rival doc
tor, who can always be found st the
cobbler's bench when he is not manip-
ulating the mortar and pestle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

One of those dear lady friends Of
ours who take a particular interest in
other peoples affairs, got on a car and
sat down beside a quiet looking man,
whose face was badly pitted.
why, you poor man" she ex-
claimed. How you must have suf-
feredl How long age did you have the
smallpox
Madam, was the seriously spoken
reply. what evidently drew your at
tention are not pits OF smallpox. I had
these put On by a beauty specialist to
keep my face from skidding when J
eat watermelon
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

An angry advertiser rushed into the
office of small paper recently and
shouted:
See here, our ad ought to read,
Thousands of patrons are wearing
trousers of our make.
The foreman Of the composing room
looked up ana weakly said, 'WelI?'
The frate advertiser threw down a
copy of the paper containing the ad.
The compositOr had made it ma
The compositoI had made it ma
irons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
HIS HONOR WAS INDICATED
Negro Charged With Being Chicken
thief Is Entirely Satisfied With
Accuser's Answer.

Sam had been designated by one
Luke Chisholm as chicken thief.
Moreover Luke had spoken in public,
and Sam protested to find life unen-
durable until he should find his accus-
er and compound with him for "a
busted haid." Sans master sought
10 calm him. but nay. He aimed The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

said to set out as soon as he had
polished off dis we're gyardin patch a
mess er greens" Luke could not so
so far, but what he'd git win er DAT
wool CROWN catfish mouth trash,
and fetch him blip" for which
there want gcin' to be no surcease
or balm
Sam set off down the road 10 the
bottom. His master waited in some
fear for Sans welfare, and with Z
secret surprise at his intrepidity.
Presently Sam came over the hill hat
in hand-a sure sign he was making
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

ing glasses which l hope to expert
ment with
1T is my belief that we can grow
radishes and some few other vegeta-
bies, such perhaps as Swiss chard, IN
der glass that is heated with reflect
ing glasses, though l am by no means
certain. The first year we will be in
no danger of scurvy, but after that
it is always well to prepare for in
roads by the disease. | do not think
We shall be troubled, however, for
fresh meat is a preventive, The Els
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
NEW TURF EDGER is USEFUL
implement Invented by Pennsylvania
Man Has Many Good Qualities
That Recommend II.

Several good features commend the
new edging tool that was invented by
a Pennsylvania man and appears in
the illustration. In the first place, the
handle is set at one side Of the cut
ting blade, SO that the whole force Of
the foot pressure exerted shall bear
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
BEST BREED OF HOGS
That Which Is Adapted to Meat
Market Demands.
After Making Selection Farmer Should
Stick to 1t and Endeavor to De
veIop It to It's Most Per-
feet Condition.

The question is often asked, What
IS the best breed Of hogs?" In answer
ing this it may be said there is no one
breed Of hogs that is best" for every
farmer. That which is best for one
may not be best for another. IN a
general way the best" hog is the one
the farmer likes, provided it is what
his market demands. Should his mar
ket want hos of the bacon type, then
enc or other of the breeds of that
type would be best in his case. On the
ether hand. should the most market
able be fat, or lard hog, then the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
co SuSy.

Gothaya-How many buttons has
your VIE got on the back of that
dress?
Flatbrs a-Oh. I'm sure l don't know.
Why. you've buttoned it u for her
enough. haven't you?"
oh. yes. a hundred times,"
And you don't know how many but
tons are there?"
No, when I've been battoning it up
I've been too COMPOUNDED busy to count
the buttons."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Hampshire, or Thin-Rind Hogs.


best animal for him to raise would be
one or other OF the lard types. This
is a matter which the farmer will have
to decide for himself
After the farmer has decided upon
the breed which he believes to be the
most profitable for him to raise, how
ever, he should then stick to that
breed and endeavor to develop it to its
most perfect condition. The most
famous individual hogs and the most
famous herds Of animals have been
built up, developed AND perfected, only
by sticking to the breed and getting
the most out of it.
Take the ''raZorback," for instance
Some writer has said that this breed
Of hogs has no place in modern agri-
culture" If we consider the razor
back from the standpoint of a breed
only, we fully agree with the writer
just quoted, but even this hog is sus-
ceptible to much improvement
through an intelligent system of grad
ing by the use of males of improved
breeding and especially Of the larger
kinds, on the best Of the native fe-
males.
In some parts of the extreme south
the woods are full of raZorbacks.
and the problem there is how to get
rid Of them and at the same time
make the most out Of them. The first
step should be the conversion of all
native male pigs into barroWs. The
second should be the selection of the
best of the young native sows for
breeding purposes. The third should
be the purchase and use of pure-bred
males of whichever breed and type
the owner prefers. In a few genera
tons of judicious selection and grad
ing, these hogs would be brought up
to a class that would be profitable
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Cows Capacity.

Fo;N1g a cow for a short period
cannot always be accepted as the
legitimate measure Of the capacity
of any breed no matter how well
authenticated any great performance
may be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
, Encouraae Blooming.

If you want to encourage blooming
In your hybrid and tea roses, cut back
to a well developed bud at the juncture
of leaf and stem when cutting off the
rose
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Enrno Butter Quickly

The richer the cream the larger
the fat globules and the greater
the agitation, other things being
equal, the more likely butter is to
be formed quickly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Stunted Cove.

If a COW does not attain a good
growth before bringing her first
calf the chances are against her ever
reaching the desirable size for prop
er strength and vigor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

Teacher-What part of the country
has been called the Dark and Bloody
Ground?"
New Pupil-The stock yards, ma'am.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
EricnciiY EeeiinQ.

There should always be friendly
feeling between the cow and the milk
er, and mixers should not be changed
any oftener than is absolutely neces-
sary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Success of Euroneans.

The reason Europeans get such
large returns from a small area Is
that they apply immense quantities
of manure, and then properly cult
vate the crop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder for
tired, aching. swollen, nervous feet Gives
rest and comfort. Makes walking delight
Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't accept any sub
stitute. For FREE sample address Allen s.
Olmsted. lie Roy, N. Y. Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Ruildinn LIN EARN

One Of the surest and best ways to
build up a runout farm is to keep a
good herd OF cows, and to put every
sound of manure back on the land.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
His Business.

THE man you refer to is a very
good worker at the polls"
All! A professional politician, is
he?"
Nothing of the sort. He's bar
ber."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Individuality Counts.

Breeding is of importance In tbs
dairy COW, but individuality is what
really counts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
q Hot Finish.

Friend-Did your novel have a hap
by ending?
Riter-No, unhappy. Seven publish
ers turned 1t down, and I burned it up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

standIng. l wrote
to you for advice
and took Lydia E.
Pmkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
some other things
t h a t you sugges-
ted. Unjust confess
that I am much bet
ter in every way and
have been relieved
Of some of the worst
&rO1AT~.-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Rar%eric in MIL

The sources Of bacteria IN milk are
from the TANKS and udder of COW, milk
vessels, clothes Of mixer, air about
milking place and the bedding of the
stable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

horses legs and they will not have
cracked heels.
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Rnnts fnr CnMs-

An acre of rutabagas will give
plenty of roots for the cows next win
ter, and some good roofing for the
hogs this fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Breeding Heifer Too Early.

The heifer bred too early always
roilk flow is shortened for all time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, sOftens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion,a lIays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottleLty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Keen on Hoclnq.

Keep the hoe going in the new
strawberry bed, and also around all
the email fruit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Riaht Course.

The late Edward Dowden. whose
Life of Shelley" brought down on
him a tremendous rebuke for snob-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

Many a woman who thinks she is in
love is merely jealous.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
Qualities Of Lincoln Lambs.

Besides being an excellent wool pre-
Queer Lincoln lambs make fine nut
TON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

The man who gets on the job late is
the first to be pushed off
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

The ancients believed that the
world was square-but thai was be.
fore politics was discovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
nifference of Taste,

James ate his oysters with avid
ity"
Il use catsup with mine"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03
COMPLICATION
Of WONAN'S ILLS
Yields TO Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Athens, Texas.-"I had complies
ton of diseases, some of them Of long
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

When a girl doesn't know what to
do next she hunts the pickle jar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

If you would enjoy peaceful domes-
tic relations, tell your wife occasional
ly that she knows more than you do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

The patient took his advice, and the
next time he saw the young physician
asked him if he could locate the mo-
dus operandi for her.
Sure" said the doctor, confidently.
That is the scientific name for what
you know as catsup. There is lots of
1t growing around my livery stable"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

GIGANTIC wireless plant
plant situated in the Arc
tic, with peaks of lofty
mountains OF ice serving
as wireless poles, and
power sufficient to send
messages cracking out
for 2,G00 miles until they
can be picked up by 9TH
er stations and relayed to
New York city. That is
one of the new features
of the Donald B. MacMii-
Ian expedition, which will
leave this CITY this month
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Important 10 Motners
INDIGNANT.

rs your son forging ahead, MT.
Jimps?'
Sir, my son is no forger."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-07-03

One woman who had tried to locate
the mail carrier physician unsuccess-
fully thoughtlessly mentioned this
fact when she indAced the other to
leave pair OF brogans which he was
mending and listen to her symptoms.
"Humph." grunted the cider practi-
toner. you wentsto see him first. did
you? Well, you took your life in your
hands. That young snip don't know
anything, not even the names of the
bones in the body. If you don't be-
lieve ME, just ask him if he knows
where the modus operandi is located"
his best gait. But he was grinning
broadly
Well, SAM" his master asked. did
you meet Luke?'
Vas, suh-yas. sub I made him
take it back. Dat coon was the scairt-
est buck. Vas, suh-soon's l walk up
to him, he reiterated Is chicken
thief Vas. sub"
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bishness, was being discussed at the
Franklin Inn in Philadelphia
'Dowden's style was ponderous and
somber," said sonneteer, but often
met him in Dublin, and his talk, IN
like his writing, sparkled with true
Irish wit.
I once told him of my many vain
efforts to swear OF, and of my resolve,
none the less, to make another trial
Right said Professor Dowden.
Right! Turn over new leaf You
needn't mention to anyone the NUM-
Der OF the page"
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Grim Humor.

Aged Uncle-Tve insured my life for
$4,000 in your favor; what else can !
do for you?
Nephew-Nothing on earth, uncle.
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w. NJ. L., MILWAUKEE, NO. 27-1913.