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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
MISTAKES MADE BY AUTHORS
Interpretations by Popular Writers
Have Been Many, and in Some
Cases They Have Stuck.

Some Of the most frequently used
quotations are not quotations at all,
but in many cases convey the oppo-
site meaning Of the original word
ing
Fenimore Cooper, for instance,
Thought he was quoting from the BIZ
Bile when he spoke Of an inscription
being devised that he who runs may
read" signifying that 1t was easily
read by a man in haste If Cooper
had looked in his Bible he would
have found in the book Of Habakkuk
that the passage he tried TO quote
was: Write the vision and make it
plain that he may run that readeth
it. The vision was a warning and
the reader was to fee from danger, but
the Cooper version has survived the
original and practically put it out of
use.
popular chronic misquotation is
that of the passage in "Hudibras,
which says: He that complies
against his will is of the same opin-
ion still Authors and public speak
ers without number have twisted
that into "A man convinced against
his will is Of the same opinion still"
forgetting that q man who was con-
WINGED could not possibly remain Of
his previous opinion, for if he was
Of the same opinion he would not be
convinced.
Theodore Roosevelt publicly de-
clared that Washington in his fare
well address said: ITO be prepared
for war is the most effective means
to promote peace But the first
president said nothing of the sort in
mis- farewell address. In his first mes
sage to congress lie said: ITO be pre-
pared for war is one Of the most eff
fective means of preserving peace
and he spoke of other means as
well.
Novelists do not seem to be very
strong in their knowledge of the
Scriptures somehow, and Sir Walter
Scott in The Heart Of Midlothian"
attempts to point a moral with the
words: Our simple and unpretend-
ing heroine had the spirit Of those
peacemakers to whom it is promised
as a benediction that they shall in
herit the earth" The fact is that
the peacemakers did not receive any
such promise, but it is said that the
meek shall inherit the earth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

The real Jim the Pennan" was
James Townsend. barrister of the
Inner temple, who was tried in 1857
for forging and uttering bank check
This was only one Of a series Of
frauds committed by the gang, Of
which he was made chief owing to his
extraordinary Skill with the pen. Bills
of exchange as well as checks were
dealt with to such an extent that the
conspiracy was beginning to affect the
security of the entire mercantile COM
munity Lawyers were repeatedly vic
tins, a copy of their signature being
obtained by one Of the gang employ
ing the. victims to recover debt from
another. At last, by combination OF
detective work and accident, they
were all captured and Seward was
sentenced to transportation for life.
London Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
SAW HER AFFINITY IN POET
Mime. Leblanc Openly Wooed Maurice
MaeterIinck and Tells the Story
of Her Triumph.

OF the wooing of Maurice MaeteT-
Hnck By Nine Georgette Leblanc. the
Gil Bias" tells the story as given
by the lady herself. Nine. Leblanc,
on reading one OF the poets volumes,
said to herself. said she: This man
shall be my husband and no other"
She communicated this resolution to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

down through the heart OF the continent to the
year-long summer lands of Mexico.
Eighty lakes. sapphire and opal and diamond
clear, in the varying lights reflect the blue west
eTn sky. ThreescoTe living glaciers, green with
the depths of ice that endures season after sea
son, lies the the hollows OF the giant peaks.
Crystal streams descend in countless waterfalls
over the brown rocks and break the silence Of
the forest trails
In these mountains left save for few trails
as they were before the first white pushed
their way across the plains to the further ocean,
the wild things of that early wilderness still find
4 refuge.
Accustomed TO think of Montana as a state of
cattle ranges. big wheat crops and the home Of
"copper" we know nothing OF this part of it-this
land of delight. Yet we, in common with some
10000 900 of other Americans, are it's owners.
Congress, in of its moments of wisdom two
years ago, set it aside a national possession
TO be- Chief Two Guns said, "a playground for
all the people, rich and poor, white and Indian.
forever"
1t is now Glacier National park and there are
some 1400 square miles within its borders. You
may roam through it for month and never
tread the same ground twice.
1t was by pony travel that party of eastern
tenderfeet, fresh from occupations in which
erCise is at discount and Iocomotion is mostly
by street car. explored the park few weeks ago.
They emerged from two weeks exile, after
some tribulation. hard as nails and healthy as
sa7ages This dairy is a brief record of their
experiences:
Two Medicine Mont, Thursday.
1t IS eight miles from the park gateway at Mid
vale to the first chalet at Two Medicine. But
these are Montana miles. and as Old Philadelphia
said, If they would only sell you land on the Mon
tana measurement and let YOU resell it on the
eastern scale it would be a mighty satisfactory
transaction The trail LED over several small
streams, and through forests of pine and
scrub oak. But always it led upward a little
nearer the snOw-capped mountains inclosing the
green ahead. The pace dropped TO an easy walk.
the horses feet fell noiselessly upon the thick
pine needles, and scarcely sound disturbed the
forest peace. Late afternoon came all too soon
4 sudden turn in the trail brought into view
pretty log chalet beside deep blue lake. the
mountains coming down to its very edge Smoke
curled from the cook house chimney, suggesting
good things to eat. The ponies broke into
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

next few days We got the details A
sub-chief named Samalonga had owed
a slave for some years to another sub
chief. At last, being wearied of con-
slant dining. and possibly fearing an
attack, he had made a night raid on
this small village, killed one man.
wounded another badly, and had
seized all the women and children and
everything of value in the village. and
marched off. In telling the story the
natives repeated asserted that Sama-
Tonga had had no previous trouble
with Chiwahe's father, and they
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Misconstrued,

An American motoring through a
small Scotch town was pulled up for
excessive speed.
Didn't you see that notice Dead
Slow" inquired the policeman.
Course | did" returned the Yam
kee, but / thought it referred to your
burned little own!"-London Eve
ming Standard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Sucn Inoratirude!

Briggs So Nudge is getting bet,
ter?
Braggs-Yes, he will soon be all
right now But, talking about sells,
you know we had nearly 800 raised
to put up nice monument for him,
as no one thought he could recover.
And now he comes round and wants
to borrow it to help pay his doctors
bill What do you think of that?-
Stray Stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

her friends. who made her belive that
Maeterlinck was ali old man with enc
foot in the grave. What was her sur
prise, when the long-hoped-for meet
ing took place, to find that lie was
Young and strong and beautiful
The lady ran towards the poet with
a cry. But the poet bashfully recoiled,
and little wonder. perhaps, for listen
to Mime. Leblanc's own words: I
was like a little tigress. My heart
was terribly excited; my cheeks
burned: and my eyes were afame."
But there is 10 armor against fate,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Fittinc RECOGNITION.

In view of the fact that the mining
industry has contributed more than
$4,000 100000 to the wealth of the
United States during the last quarter
Of a century. it is not surprising that
it is planned to make an impressive
display OF this industry at the Pana-
ma-Pacific international exposition, to
be held at San Francisco in 1915.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
CLING TO THEIR OWN WAYS
Many Reasons Why 1t Has Been Hard
TO Advance Civilization in the
Congo Free State.

Here is an instance of how slavery
is carried on in the Congo: We had
in our school a boy named Chiwahe.
One day messengers arrived with the
news that Chiwahe's father was dead,
another man wounded, and that his
mother. and aF children had been
taken slaves. Il the course of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Fish Not Wanted.

4 hear you're going to marry
Archie Blueblood, Diana. Is it true?"
asked one young society woman of
another
Marry him! | should think not!
What on earth could l do with the
man? He can't ride, he can't play ten
mis-, golf, nor, for that matter, can
he even drive a motorcar!'
Oh said the friend, but he can
swim beautifully, you know!'
Swim, indeed! Now, | ask you,
would you like a husband YOU had to
keep in an aquarium"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Beets Are Valuable Fertilizer.

An explanation Of the improve
ment of European agriculture in re-
cent years has been sought, and in
Germany is attributed to soil stimula-
ton from beet culture. From the
books of eight scattered estates where
beets have been grown for sugar, Dr..
Lilienthal finds an increase in the
yield OF wheat OF SIS bushels per
acre; rye. 1.59; barley, 6.51, and oats,
ST.. Cattle have been increased, and
the net income has been raised by az
high as 10 per cent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Takinu the Church TO Men,

The man who does not go to church
may now find the church coming TO
him DR.. C. S. Wood of Roselle, n. J.,
has conceived the novel plan Of hav-
ing the entire church service-music'
sermon and aIl-recorded by a phono-
graph. He viii have this record dupli'
Gated and devote himself to getting
non-attendants to accept the dupli-
Gates as a gift. He hopes in this way
10 reach both those who cannot and
those who viii not 90 to church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
And She Always Asks.

You always go marketing with
your wife, don't you?'
Always, but l have an object in
view"
And what is that"
L have been seeking ali the years
of our married life for a dealer who
will say No when she asks him if his
eggs or berries are fresh"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

especially when fate takes the bizarre
but alluring form of a little tigress
in tight black dress with a long
train, and on the forehead, between
the eyes, a simple blazing diamond"
So, continues the story of the inter
view, 4 took his hand thus Nine.
Leblanc-"and said to him, You are
mine; you are my husband He was
disconnected by my boldness, which
had the force of a storm in a forest
He questioned me on my self and my
life. Sensitive as l am, l realized
that he doubted me Give me time /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

laughed heartily as if it were rather a
good joke on the dead man that he
had been thus involved.
In q years time several such muir
ders were perpetrated in our vicinity.
Every man carried a gun if he ven
tured out of his village Kazembe
ridded himself of a troublesome adver-
sary by shooting him down in cold
blood. That is the way of our IA
Tiers, he said proudly. And, natu-
rally, he resented the interference of
a European goyernment.-ChTistian
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Serious Nj after.

Jones-"Are you serious II your at
tentions 10 Miss Hulks?" Bones
Rather. Her father did me out Of
$4,000 On the stock exchange last
month and III get that back If have
20 marry the whole family for it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Rinht and eft

Pat, who was left-handed, was being
sworn in as witness in the West side
court Of Denver, Colo
Hold up your right hand" said the
Judge.
Up went Pats left hand.
Hold up your right hand" command
ed the judge, sternIy.
Sure, and | am, yer honor" de-
clared Pat, Me right hands on me
left-hand side. "-Woman's Home Com
panion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

l was so miserable
/ didn't know what
to do. | suffered
from bearing down
pains, my eyes hurt
me, / was nervous,
dizzy and irregular
and had fem ale
weakness. / spent
money on doctors
but got worse all
the time.
ga f--.o,,I 40fJ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Trait of the Town.

Queer case, this. Man is sane in
Virginia; insane in New York, odd,
eh?"
"Oh, | don't know I'm always a
little bit dippy when I'm in New
York"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

Now that so many automobiles are
Iassing your house" said the visitor.
Il should think you would keep your
chickens shut up"
What" said the farmer; and cut
off my greatest tncome?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
ADVANTAGE of EucaIyptus.

It requires more than century for
a cedar tree to grow large enough to
yield a 30-foot telephone pole. The
eucalyptus will attain larger growth
in 80 years, and its wood is quite as
lasting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Safe Bet.

Rooney reading time the
clock strikes Rockefeller is $500
richer
Mulhane-Oru bet tin cints he
niyer fergits to wind it!-Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Surnise.

Ma, tell me one thing, will you?"
Yes, pet. What is it?'
DO the mermaids put their laundry
in the oceans wash?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
It's Oriuin.

Il believe the slit skirt was original
ly intended for the London arson.
cites"
why for them?"
ITO make a quick cutaway in"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
PROT ctinc Himself

The doctor says you have an hour
to live
Give me pen and paper" said the
dying man.
ITO make your wiIi?"
no, / am going to give the doc
tor note for 80 days. He viii have
TO keep me alive that long, at least,
SC as he can collect it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
important 70 Mothers
Boston Joke.

Wife with newspaper = What
next Here's a woman mate of a ship.
Fancy a woman sailOri
Hub-That's nothing new. Wasn't
Lots wife a female salt?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
MIsIezdinC.

Sergeant-Halt! you cant go there
Private Murphy-Why not. sir?
ergeant-Because it's the generals
tent
Private Murphy-Then, bedad, what
are they doing with private" above
the door?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

about the Pinlham remedies and took
Lydia f. Pinkhan's Vegetable Com
pound and was cured. l cannot praise
your remedies enough for I know Inever
would have been well if I had not taken
it. Miss NARY A. HoRNER, Route
No. 2, Box Il, Window, Kansas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

There's no power in knowledge I'M
less you know how to put on the har-
ness and hitch up
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
did He Get Herr

Her Father (sternly)-Young man,
can you support my daughter in the
style she's been accustomed to?
Lover can, but Id be ashamed to.
Life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
BaG and Worse.

Mack have three daughters on
my hands.
Wyld-That's nothing / have three
sons-in-law on mine.-Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Consider Wei This Advice.

No woman suffering from any form
of female troubles should lose hope I'M
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a fair trial.
This famous remedy, themedicinal in
gradients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for nearly
forty years proved TO be a most valua-
lie tonic and invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue Of Lydia 6. Pinkham's Vegets-
bic Compound.
If ron want special advice write to
lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter viii
be opened, read aud answered by a
woman and held III strict confidence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

1t is better to tell your doctor and
your lawyer the truth, even if you
occasionally forget to inform your
wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tion, allays pain cures wind colo 5c bottle 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

Men, like watches. are valued by
their works.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

girl with dimples will laugh at
every fool thing a man says.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

Before burning your bridges behind
you be sure they are fully insured
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14

said, and / will gain your conf
dence. Was ever poet in this man
ner wooed and won?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
WOMAN TOOK
FRIENDS ADVICE
And Found Health IN Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Window, Kansas. =" l had a displace-
ment which caused bladder trouble and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Diherentiatino.

Don't you adore drop ceilings"
Not the kind where the plaster
comes down"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Song of the Glacials.

He particular part of Montana
about which this song was sung
lies in the far northwest corner Of
the state. where the Rocky noun
tains. their SUBMITS covered with
eternal snow, their bases clothed
in pine forests of perpetual green.
swung over the Canadian border,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
Selfish Fishermen.

In Weldon Grossmith's renninis-
cences From Studio to Stage be de
votes a whole chapter to fishing sto-
ries, and tells of his friend. Heather
Biff, who annoyed him frequently by
asking him for match while angling
during intensely cold weather. To
supply the request meant pulling in
his line, christening his macintosh.
then the overcoat and finally the IN
dercoat. But then who can grudge
so small a thing as a match? eros
smith writes: The second day We
fished il was positively colder Heath
er Bigg's pipe had gone out as usual
Weldon, got a match?' 1t suddenly
occurred to me he must have brought
matches with him or how did he light
his pipe-so / answered, Not
What a nuisance" he replied, and
drew in his line, undid his mackin-
tosh, then the overcoat and undercoat,
and, at last, took out box of matches.
Why said, you've got your matches
with you. Yes he replied. But I
didn't want to catch cold getting
them
Anglers not only become liars, but
they become utterly selfish, but never
fools, as DIR. johnson dubs them.
'have come across anglers who are
cads, snobs, liars, knaves, and even
thieves, but never foolsi"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
NJ ARA,

Montana,
That's pretty good place to stay,
Well always think when we're far away,
or Montana
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-14
The WAY to Do It.


According to an authority on the
subject this is the proper way to treat
Him"
When you marry him, love him.
After you marry him. study him.
If he is honest, honor him.
If he is generous, appreciate him.
When he is sad, cheer him.
When he is cross, amuse him.
When he is laxative listen to him
When he is quarrelsome, ignore
him
If he is slothful, spur him.
II he is noble, praise him.
If he is confidential, encourage him.
If he is secretive, trust him.
If he is jealous, cure him.
If he cares naught for pleasure,
coax him.
If he favors society, accompany him.
If he does you favor, thank him.
When he deserves it. kiss him.
Let him think how we'll you under
stand him, but never let him know
that you manage" him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-13
Five Hundred and Ten Millions
for the German Army This Year
Copyright 1913

When future ages study history brutal times
and when they that this year the German budget
be spent preparing army murder men,
than half of thousand millions they will
at calling ourselves Civilized"
Every German living represented by the $40 in
AND ALL FOR MURDER, ALL MONEY sQUANDERED AND
WASTED
AND THE KEEPING UP OF THIS GREAT ARMY BY
GERMANY CODIPELS THE MAINTENANCE OF OTHER
GREAT ARMIES BY OTHER NATIONS and thus the inhabi
of all the countries of Europe ground
by the curse of war and preparation for
increase nearly two millions in Germanys
regular expense that France will increase Russia will
Italy Austria and all the other countries that pretend
to keep a fighting basis will increase also,
And England wondering what will happen the big airshp
bring troops and dynamite from Germany England will also be
frightened into increasing her army expenditures
Fortunately there or two redeemng features IN this
In the first place, FOR A CHANGE, THE WHOLE LOAD rs
NOT TO BE PUT ON THE BACKS OF THE PEASANTS AND
POOR PEOPLE.
Hitherto poorest classes have the of war
compulsory Worthwhile the more prosperous educated man. the
so-caled Elm JaIriger" got off with one year.
And IN the old system the supplied the dead bodies
that lined the baefedsat least hundred After the
famboyant mention heroic officers there would
also be casual mention of many soldiers dead
And IN addition the people have paid the greater part
of the
There little change however in the last budget
This terrific expense for declared WAR MEASURE
and special tax be laid big that
rich pay their share.
because THE RICH ACTUALLY DECIDE PEACE OR WAR. in
modern government by money putting heavy part
the tax on the rich man pocket viii make him think seriously
about plans for doing away war finding
who shall control the spending
millions year keeping ready fight