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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
He Filled the Bill.

A stranger when dining at a foreign
hotel, says the Boston Traveller, was
accosted by detective, who said to
him: Beg your pardon; we are in
search of an escaped coVict, and, as
a matter Of form, will you oblige US by
showing your passport"
do | look like a convict"
Possibly not. In any case l shall
require to see your passport.
The stranger feeling annoyed. pre-
scented the officer with the bill of fare
and the latter commenced to read:
Sleeps head, neck of mutton, pigs
feet"
Very good he observed, the de-
scription talIies. You will please come
along with u.s."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

The Pompous Man-Why, sir, I'm
er-eT-self-made man.
The Lean Chap-When are you 60
ing to call the strike off and COM
plete the job.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
OAT-sPRoUTs FOR POULTRY
Green Food Problem for Winter
Solved in Ingenious and Original
Manner by fastener.

By D. s. BURCH, in the Farm and Fire
side)
A New Hampshire poultryman has
solved the green-food problem in an
ingenious and original manner From
an old box about three feet long and
of the proportions illustrated he con-
structed double trays provided with a
handle and mounted on short legs.
The trays were then flied with rich
soil thickly planted to oats and the
box placed in a warm, light place
near the kitche nrange
An abundant growth OF oat sprouts
soon appeared which were TeIished by
his hens to such an extent that he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

w y WHILE der. DoddIs Kidney
Pills cured me Of that and the Kidney
Trouble. l take Dodd's Kidney Pills
now to keep from having Backache.
am II years old and farmer. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial,
and you may use my picture in con-
nection with it." Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
Dodd'o Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co,
Buffalo. Y. Z Write for Household
Hints, also music OF National Anthem
English and German Words and reel
pes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent free.
Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
For Growing Oat-sprouts.

makes a regular practice of growing
oat sprouts as a regular winter feed
and the principal part of their ration
of green food.
The sprouts are fed when about
four inches long, and the sowing is
regulated so that one tray can be
harvested and replanted when the
other is about half grown. The num-
Der of trays which can be grown is
limited only by the amount of avail
able space that is light and warm
enough to cause a good growth Of
green oats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
What They Trusted.

Having ascertained his weight on
the railway station weighing machine
the man said to the porter:
Isn't it a lack of business foresight
to put one of those machines that dis
tributes prizes to persons who guess
their own weight correctly, bang up
against other scales that they could
get weighed on before hand, and thus
guess on a sure thing? You must
have great faith in human nature,
you?"
"Oh, no. Sir" said the porter, but
we have in the machine"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
A Sled Brake.

end, over which is placed the lever
c, by which the brake is operated. A
lug D is made fast to the bar A and
a hoe in its lower end, to which is
bolted the bar E, which in turn is
b0lted to the dog F. By pushing for
ward the lever c the dog F is lowered
below the runner and catches in the
snow or ground, thus acting as a
brake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
British Scam ems Thrift

For the years 1855 to 1912 the num-
Der of British seamen's money orders
issued at ports in the United Kingdom
and abroad was 1856, 4S9, of the value
of over G19,OO0,0OO On March 81
last, only 742 of these orders re
manned unpaids their value being
97,060 The total amount of seamen's
wages transmitted home between 1873
and 1912 was G5,550,OOO, and the
amount transmitted foreign between
1894 and 1912 was over $1,000. GEO.
shipping" Illustrated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Not Altogether a Case of Love.

MOI SlIoSetncF q Ease OF Love.
Here is a story to illustrate the
point that one never can Judge by ap-
peaTances.
"A young boy with golden curls, a
regular cherub in appearance, was on
the front porch playing with a little
dog and putting him through a lot of
tricks. a minister passed by and
was struck by the appearance of the
little chap and the celebrity with which
the dog obeyed all his commands.
All. little boy he said. you must
love your dog. Are you good to
him.?
Surer answered the cherub.
And I suppose he loves you,
too, and that's why he minds you so
weIl?'
Well, if he didn't mind me, I'd
knock his blooming block Off was the
unexpected retort of the child"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Old M eadoWs.

Old meadows generally are lacking
in nitrogen, which is most easily sup
piled by the application of nitrate of
soda at the rate of 800 to 600 pounds
per acre. The only way to be sure
of the kind of fertilizer to apply is to
maxi trials of different mixtures and
find out which gives the best results.
In most places the application of
barnyard manure and cutting up the
meadow with a disc will be more
likely to give profitable returns than
will the application of commercial
fertilizers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Packing Food in Ferns.

In Germany the use of ferns is com
ing into more and more favor for
packing food which is transported
either short or long distances. The
practice became common in England
before it gained equal vogue in Ger
many, and the results are said to be
excellent, especially in shipping fresh
fruit, butter, fish and other food prod
ucts which require unusual care.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Starting the Market lambs.

If the lambs are to be fattened for
market start them on a little grain
just as soon as they viii learn to eat
it, AMI feed grain continuously with
good pasture until they go to the
block Prime fat ribs cannot be pro-
duced by alternate grass and grain.
They must be pushed to lay on fat
from start to finish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Yes, I mean what I say. It pre-
vents cough. A cough is an effort to
ezpel catarrhal discharges in the bron-
chial tubes. There would be no catarrhal
discharges in the bronchial tubes if Pc
runa was taken at the beginning Of cold,
therefore there would be no cough. Don't
you catch the point?
After the cough begins Peruna viii
stop it Just as quickly as it ought to
be stopped. To stop a cough before all
of the expectoTation has been removed Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Feedinqs Pios.

There should be system in feeding
pigs that are to be used for breeding,
and that system should contemplate
and have for its purpose rapid growth
and early maturity of the animals ;
but. at the same time, they should
be fed for a growth of frame and bone
not fattened on corn, but expanded
by a feed rich in protein
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Eeedinn SiIauc

Silage is a succulent and bulky feed
and is, therefore, not adapted to feed
ing pigs and hogs. Swine will eat a
small amount of silage, but it cannot
be considered a very nutritious feed
for them. Their stomachs are so
small that they require a concentrated
feed rather than a bulky one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Che5D BE eff.

Running two calves on a single COW
for six months, then placing the third
on her for the remainder Of the lac
tation period. using the other cows for
milk CT butter, is cheap way Of
making beef that is found to become
paDnlaT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Put Profits Into the Farm.

1t is better to put $4,000 in i'm
provements on the farm than in the
bank for your son. He will develop
himself in obtaining the financial pro-
fits from such farm. He can be an
honest man, alert mentally, developed
socially, and of a class which is
morally the bulwark of the nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
SiIace and Bran

Dairymen sometimes debate wheth-
er to feed their cows silage OF bran.
A little Of both is better than either
alone, and is most circumstances
more economical. Bran supplies pro-
TEN. an element in which corn silage
is rather deficient The two make
a balanced ration
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
NeuetabIe Gardens.

Every country home should be we'll
supplied with vegetables and every
effort should be made to have a good
garden. 1t requires rich soil and
plenty of work and nothing should be
neglected that viii make things grow
if there is a good supply of vegetables
at reasonable cost
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Distinction

Cora was fond of all-inclusive pray
ers, and one night she offered the fol
lowing discriminating petition: Lord
please bless mother and father and
all of US. and give us everything good -;
and please bless our friends. and give
them what is good for them! Thar
per's Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Hou Sheds.

Hog sheds need not be expensive,
but they should be dry, tight enough
to exclude rains and SHOWS, and also
capable of being we'll ventilated in
summer when the weather is hot and
shade is needed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

not think | would be
alive today if it
were not for Dodd's
Ki dn e Y Pills. l
strained my back
about forty years
ago, which left it
very weak. I was
troubled with infam-
nation of the bIad-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

IF you used Pc
runa at the begin
ming OF every cold
you would then ap-
preciate the value
of this great rem
edy. Do not wait
until the cold has
fastened itself up
on you. Take it at
the first symptom.
This Is the way TO
ward off the cold
50 that it does you
no harm.
Peruna used in
the beginning OF a
cold prevents a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
TiIIsoe of Crops,

The fertility of many farms has
been reduced by improper systems of
tillage and crops and commercial
fertilizers are useful and even neces-
sary in the economically improve
ment of such lands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Use for Needs.

A good use for weeds and old vines
from the garden is in making COM
post. Everybody who maintains a
garden should keep a compost heap,
where everything that will rot and
enrich the soil may be thrown from
time to time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Chicago, Feb. 10, 1913

Cattle-Beeves, $500 $50; stock
ers and feeders, Ats @7.60; COWS
and heifers, 3.0O07.5O; calves, 6.75
@1O.50.
Hogs-Light, S.0O@8.35; heavy,
1856 $50; rough, 7.8O $500; pigs,
6.10@S.15.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Corn for Finishing Pics

Pigs that have been properly grown
up to five months with big strong
frames can be rounded up quickly
for market with ration consisting
largely of corn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
VIII Dawn Upon Hin Some Day.

oh, yes; Jack adOres me; I've
known it for weeks.
Then what's bothering you?"
What's bothering me! Why I've
got to wait for him to find it out"
Boston Evening Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
FEEDING Hous,

The Oregon station found that 200
pound hogs receiving a small amount
Of shorts and all the pumpkins they
would consume gained about a pound
and a half daily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

The reason man can't help loving
a girl like lunatic is she could help
him not to only that's the way she
wants him to do it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Where He Got 1t.

The first time my little boy fell
in love he got 1t in the neck"
she snubbed him, eh?"
NO, but he started in to washing
his neck without being told"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Ercour7ca Err ( avipu

Scatter some wheat or small grain
in the litter at night after the hens
have gone to roost and don't neglect
to water well if you expect eggs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

The Waiter-How did you find that
cheese. sir?
The Diner-By the smell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

No Splinter can get over the ground
fast enough to overtake the golden
opportunity that has escaped
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

The man who stands on the prom
Use of Coo lives in the land of prom
Use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
a GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. w D. Smith, Ethel, Ky, writes:
81 have been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me a great deal of good ] do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Diarrhoea Preventive.

A little powdered chalk prevents
diarrhoea among the chicks, as also
does chopped up raw onions, or
camphor in water.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
RsDFisai,

Jack-I give my seat only to pretty
girls.
Bella-Then We'll only take them
from handsome men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Minneapolis, Feb. Is, 1913

Minneapolis, Feb. Is, 1913.
Wheat-No. 1 hard, S9c; No. /
northern, 88c; No. 2 northern, SEC.
Corn-No. 8 yellow, 441ac.
Oats-No. white, 81 1ac.
Rye-No. 2, SIS q SIC.
Flax-1.39.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

The right way TO brighten the world
is to do a good deal of your shining
st home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

DR. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugarcoated
tiny granules. Easy to take as candy. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Some people seem to lie unneces-
sarily in order to keep in practice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Robbery is robbery, no matter
whether it is done by the sandbag, or
a trick in trade
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

1t never makes sin any whittier
to call it q mistake.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

The devil considers it safe TO sleep
in the church where the preaching
keeps nobody awake
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

It is the size of q mans heart that
counts not the size of his mead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Force of Habit.

What a pushing way Tibbets has. "
NO wonder; he used to be a lawn
mower drummer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Mrs. WiuslOw's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
ionallays pain, cures wind colo, 25c bottle.Aey
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

If it we're not for the fools, the way
of the wise man would be all uphill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Manager-Say, | want super to
take the part of king. You'll get so
cents a performance.
Applicant-Sorry, boss, but I can't
assume the affairs O. state for any
thing like that amount
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROM0 QUININE. Look
for the signature Of 10. w. GROVE Cures Cod
in One Day, Cures Grip in Two Days. 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

There is nothing a man will do
with so little encouragement as fish
ing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

Charge for the advice you hand out
if you want people TO take it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Only Kind They Go To.

She wrote her name on new laid
egg"
That's a good way to catch some
one with money"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
HOT RETORT.

Write Tor book saving Young chicks. Send US
names OF friends that use incu bators and get
book free. RaisalI Remedy Co.. Blackwell /, Okla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
Astonished the Bishop.

1t was an English youngster who so
thoroughly surprised the kindly bish-
op whom he had been directed to ad-
dress as My lord"
How old might you be, my chiId?''
asked the stately if smiling ecclesias-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20

PILES CURED IN 6 TO II DAYS
Your druggist viii refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails cure any case of Itching Blind.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 10 Ia days. 5Oc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-02-20
How He Found 1t.

My God. I'm z" the frightened
child. replied.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
Could He TeIl2

A high private of the 140th Pa.
wounded at Charlottesville, was
taken to Washington One day, as
he was becoming convalescent, a
whisper ran down the long row of cots
that the president was in the build
ing and would soon pass by Instant
~ every boy in blue who was able
arose. stood erect, hands to the side,
ready to salute his COMMANDMENTS
chief
The Pennsylvania stood six feet
seven inches in his stockings Lin
coin was six feet four AS the presi-
dent approached this giant towering
above him, he stopped in amazement,
and, casting his eyes from head to
loot and from foot to head, as If con-
templating the immense distance
from one extremity to the other, he
stood for a moment speeches.. AT
length. extending his hand. he ex-
claimed:
Hello. comr~ lie. How do you
know when your feet get cold?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-06-25
CHAPTER XVII,

THE Mounteban< and the Hunehbaek.
Up the Mount with stumbling step,
head down-bent and the same stupid
expression on his face. the mouute
bank went docilely. though not silent
ly. To one Of the soldiers at his side
he spoke often, voieing that dull APP
prehension he had manifested when
first ordered into custody.
DO you think they'll put me in a
dungeon?"
Dungeon. indeed" the man an.
swered not ill.naturedly For such as
you! No. no. They'll keep the
oubiiettes. calottes. and all the dark
holes for people OF consequence-trait
ora, or your fine gentry consigned by
lettres de cachet."
Then what do yon think they will
do with me?'
wait, and find Quit" returned ;he
soldier roughly, and the mountebank
spoke no more for some time held
his head lower. until. regarding him,
his guardian must needs laugh.
Here's craven-hearted fellow
Well If you really want to know,
they'll probably lock you up for the
night with the rest of rag-tag." indi-
eating the other prisoners, short
distance ahead, "in the cellar. or al
monry, or auberge des voleurs and In
the morning, II you're lucky and the
Governor has time 10 attend 10 such
as yal.-i may be you1l escape with
few stripes and a warning"
"The auberge des voleurs! the
thieves innl" said the man. What
Is that?"
BAH You want to know too much!
If now your legs only moved as fast
as your tongue" And the speaker
completed the sentence with a dg-
nilcant jog on tho others shoulders.
Whereupon the mountebank quick.
ened his footsteps. once more ceased
his questioning. II was the soldier
who had not yet spoken. but who had
been bordering a good deal on the
way up. who next broke the silence.
How did II end. Monsieur Mounte-
bank ?--the scene with the devil.
mean"
The man who had begun to breathe
hard. as one not accustomed TO climb
ing, or wearied by a long pilgrimage
to the Mount. at the question ven
tured to stop and rest, with a hand on
the granite balustrade of the little
platform they had just reached "In
the death Of the peasant, and a comic
chorus of frogs" he answered.
"a comic chorus!" said the soldier.
THAT must be very amusing"
1T is" the mountebank said. at the
same time studying. from where he
stood. different parts of the Mount
with cautious. sidelong looks: but my
poor frogs' all tornl trampled."
"Well, WELT" said the other not un.
kindly. You can mend them when
you get out
Whenr II | only knew when that
would be, What II should have to
stay here ike some of the others?--
pour etre oubiie.-to be forgotten"
III you don't get on faster" said
the soldier who had first spoken. you
won't be buried alive for some time
to come, at least!"
"Pardon!" muttered the mounte-
bank "The hill--it is very steep"
You look strong enough TO climb a
dozen hills. and If you're holding back
for chance to escape"
! mo. no." protested the man. Il had