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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
PREPARING FOR THE WINTER
Thoroughly Clean and Disinfect PouI-
try Houses Before Cold Weather
Flock Should Be CulIed.

The poultry houses should be thor
bughly cleaned and disinfected and all
old boards or rubbish that may be
lying around should be removed, writes
a Kentucky man in Farm and Home.
Examine the houses and, if necessary,
repair the roof. Then apply a liberal
coat of whitewash inside and outside
and to the nest boxes and perches.
When the chickens are brought in
from the range to be housed they
should be rigidly culled, discarding ev-
cry specimen that is not normally de-
veloped or that is overgrown, under
sized, or defective in any way
The comb is one Of the best indexes
Of d fowls health, and if the pullets
have bright red COMBS well developed,
with proper care they are liable to be
on the job as egg producers, during
the winter. Changing the birds from
free range to winter quarters very
often affects the health of some, and
for this reason it becomes necessary
to make second culling in about two
weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
ERUPTION DISFIGURED FACE

Lock Box So, Maurice, Ia.-"1n the
spring Of 1911 our little daughter, age
five years, had a breaking out on her
lip and part of her cheek that We
took for ringworm. 1t resembled
large ringworm, only it differed in
that it was covered with watery bis
tiers that itched and burned terribly
made worse by her scratching it
Then the blisters would break through
and let out watery substance. She
was very cross and fretful while she
had it and had very little rest at
night. When the eruption was at its
worst the teacher of the school sent
her home and would not allow her to
attend until the Disagreement of her
face was gone.
Il wrote and received a sample of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment, which
we used according to directions and
they gave instant relief, so We bought
some more. 1t gradually grew better.
We kept on using Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and in three or four months
the child was entirely cured
(Signed) Mr. Henry Prins, Oct. %,
1912
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
APOLOGY MEANS MUCH
WRITER CALLS 1T HANDSOMEST
THING IN THE WORLD.
Calls for Generosity in Man or Woman
Willing to Admit They Were in
the Wrons-Means Sense
of Justice.

An apology is the handsomest thing
the womanliest.
l have often heard men say they
never apologize. Sometimes / have
heard women. Pitiful, indeed, it be-
comes to them. A woman without
religion is no more repulsive TO me
than one who never apologies.
An apology requires native humil-
ity of which only great souls are
capable. 1t requires generosity TO be
willing to humble yourself. 1t takes
faith in humanity to think your apol-
ogy will be accepted. You must have
a sense CT justice to believe that you
owe it.
There is only one thing meaner than
a person who never apologies, and
that is a person who will not accept
one.
From the standpoint of observation
and inexperience, l should say that
the supremest lack of men as lovers is
the inability to say, Il am sorry, dear;
forgive me-" And to keep on saying
it until the hurt is entirely gone. You
gave her a deep wound. Be manly
enough to stay By it until it has
healed. Men will go to any trouble,
any expense, any personal inconVen-
fence. to heal it without the simple
use Of those simple words.
A man thinks if a woman begins to
smile again after a hurt for which
he has not yet apologized, has com
menced to grow dull, that the worst
is over and that, if he keeps away
from the dangerous subject, he has
done his duty Besides, hasn't he Civ
en- her piano to pay for it? But
that same man would call another
man brute who insisted upon healing
up a finger with the splinter still in
it, SO that an accidental pressure
would always cause pain.
l honestly believe that the simple
phrase, Il am sorry, dear; forgive
me-" has done more to hold brothers
to the home, to endear sisters to each
other, to comfort mothers and fathers.
to tie friends together, to pfacate low
ers; that more marriages have taken
place because of them and more have
held together On account of them; that
more love of all kinds has been engen-
dered by them than by any other
words in the English languag e.-From
Love Making as a Fine Art Copy
right by Harper & Bros.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
DAIRYING l., EUROPE
First Essential Is Elimination of
"Star Boarders."
No Country Has Natural Advantages
for Production of Dairy Products
Enjoyed by United State@Ef-
ficieut Cows Required.

1t is the history OF the world that
it is not the largest nations that have
done the really great things. In the
dairy world ii has remained for the
little countries of Denmark, Holland
and Scotland to achieve the most eco
nomical production of high-grade
dairy products The production of
clean milk is what every American
dairyman must come to before we
can hope to attain for our dairy prod
ucts the high standard of excellence
so conspicuous in the dairy products
Of the above countries.
In general, European dairymen
have learned most thoroughly that to
make money in danying the first es-
sential is TO eliminate every star
boarder" that pulls down the profits,
and to have a good herd, herd in
which every individual COW is an eco.
nomical producer Of high order
The American dairyman should
wake up to the full realization of his
natural advantages in the cheap feed
and good markets, and go at dairying
in earnest, realizing that it requires
brains, study and common sense to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
GOOD NOTES OF DAIRY FARM
Excellent Plan to Have Two Sets OF
MIX Utensils, Always Keeping
Cans Sweet and Clean.

Powdered borax used occasionally
In place of soap will keep the milk
cans sweet and clean.
1t Is good plan to have two sets
Of milk utensils. Rinse with clear
hot water in which there is handful
of salt. Use no soap, and let the uten-
sis used for the nights milk have the
sun and air during the day, and those
used for the mornings milk leave the
air at night.
Every dairy barn should be built on
high ground so that the water will
run away from it instead of toward it
and the yard should be thoroughly
drained with thing
Every calf intended for the dairy
should have its horns eliminated by
the use of caustic when a week old.
Not one COW in so that is confined to
the dairy barn gets as much water as
she needs.
We cannot expect the separator to
work smoothly and easily unless all
of the bearings are all cleaned fire.
quently and oiled every day.
The uneven running of separators is
the cause of imperfect separation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
REGRETS EoyIsh FoIiy.

A man l know has a good position
In his duties his right hand is dis
played frequently through the day. He
saw me glance at it once and without
moments hesitation said:
Il would almost give $1,000 if that
tattoo mark was not there. But from
it ] cannot get away"
He told this story When boy with
others in his neighborhood they met a
sailor who could tattoo. The boys
took the game and for slight reward
the sailor placed these indelible
marks, sometimes on the arm and oc-
casionally on the hand.
After all these years." he said ~
am handicapped by that little Ameri-
can flag. l am not ashamed of the
flag; proud of it, in fact, but it at
tracts attention which mortif1es me.
Away from my duties l wear a glove
to cover it and at home I do not care,
for there it is an old story of boy
who was boy when a boy, and who
cared nothing in the world about his
future. '-Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
UnS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Peculiar Summons From Pew.

Two travelling men reached a small
place in Alabama late one evening
aid found that there was no room to
be had at the hotel. The proprietor
did not want 10 disappoint them, as
they were regular patrons, SO he told
them that he would send some bed
ding over to an old church he had
Just bought and make them as com
Portable as possible there. About
midnight the whole town was startled
by the furious ringing of the church
bell An old colored man was sent
by the proprietor TO see what was
the matter. Soon he came shambling
back "Massa Boss" he exclaimed.
"Massa Boss! Jes cam yo'self.
'Twan't nothin' but de gemmen in
pew 26 ringin' TO a drink
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
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Cow stable in Holland. Note the
raised platform and double cow
stall with windows in front.

were so years ago. From the million
dairy COWS of Denmark is exported
200,000,000 pounds Of butter a year,
worth $44,000,000
The Danes do not have as good
climate or soil as is enjoyed in many
parts of our own country They have
small patches of different crops and
cannot take advantage of four-horse
teams, large implements and machin-
cry as we can. They cut much grain
by hand and many OF their methods
are laborious.
The important question, then, is:
How can the Danes afford to import
and feed our corn, as he does, and
sell his butter in competition with US.
He does this by being Il close student
Of all the principles Of dairying. He
understands that dairying requires
brains, thought and skill; that he
must have efficient cows, economically
fed and we'll cared for There must
be great opportunities ahead Of the
American dairyman if Denmark can
profitably feed our grain and main
tain through dairy exports, her place
as one of the most thrifty nations of
the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
WINTER FLOWING is FAVORED
in Better Condition Than Can
Re Done by Spring Work.
CIV A. J. LEGG.1


There is a diversity Of opinion as to
the ACCESSIBILITY of blowing in the win
ter time.
It is generally conceded. however,
that sod lands should be plowed in the
winter season. The freezing and
thaHing of the soil puts it in much bet
ter condition than it can be put by the
pillow and harrow after the spring has
opened
Winter blowing also destroys many
insects that would damage crops If
they were allowed to live
There will be much more moisture
laid up in the soil and saved for the
use Of the growing crop the next year
if the blowing is done during the win
ter season than there would be if it
were left until spring.
The capillary connection with the
subsoil viii have time to be renewed
If the blowing is done early.
This is an important item that is not
often considered
| have made a practice for several
years of getting as nearly all of my
sod land as [ can turned before it
quits freezing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
TlMlD LOVER SAW THE POINT
Sweetheart's Hint Surely Was Broad
Enough for Even the Most Back
ward of Signing SWANS.

Horace was a deYout but umid
lover. So timid was he that, though
the signs were favorable, he had never
yet summoned up sufficient spirit to
ask his adored one the all-important
question.
One day, however, whilst walking
with her in the garden, wave OF
unexpected courage swept over him
and he begged for a kiss.
You may have just one! answered
the maiden. But, remember, kiss
may mean many things. On the lips
it signifies all or nothing; on the hand
it shows respect, and on the forehead
friendship. Choose which you like!
Horace, with his eyes on the ground,
thought the matter over carefully,
though nervously. He was reused at
last from his meditations by a soft
sigh.
Raising his eyes, he beheld his di-
vinity with her hat pulled down over
her forehead, her hands deep IN the
pockets of her jacket and her rosy
lips puckered as she sighed.
Horace guessed-and guessed right!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Where Money Is Hidden.

When a man believed to be John @.
Stenger was found hanging to a tree
recently at Dover, n. j., it was noted
that the suicide had a wooden leg.
Searching him for something by which
to identify him, the police discovered
drawer in the wooden leg that opened
and closed with a spring. In it were
found sf07 and some private papers.
The dead mans leg had been his bank
Strange as this is, it is not more so
than the case of the well-known old
miser Of st. Paul Mimi, who for many
years made his head his bank. He
wore a wig, and between it and his
bare poll were over dozen $4,000
bills laid fat in a piece of silk. Sew
eral times his house was entered by
thieves and they went away baked. 1t
was only at his death that the odd
hiding place was found. A note ex-
planned that he had found the head
bank the safest place Of all, and that
he had carried 100000 in it for q
score of years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
honest Cal,

Young Mayor Hunt Of Cincinnati
said the other day of a notorious po-
litical boss:
They who call this fellow honest
have to stretch the truth little. They
have to stretch it like the old colored
farmer of Paint Rock.
This old farmer said to a young
chap:
Look heah, Calhoun, All don min
yore co'tin' nah gal Lillian, but Aid
ruther yo' wouldn't come round nah
house no mo-
Thine TO de las time de bride
wuz gone, and now as All has use TO
de saddle Aid ruther yo' wouldn't
come round no mo-
All dom say yo' hain't honest, for
All blieves yo' is; but SIGH cuts things
happens while yo's in de neighbor-
hood; SO, jes' don come round dis
house no mo-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
NATURAL QUERY.

Miss Mufitt Lad recently Joined the
Band OF Sisters for Befriending Burg
lars, and was being shown over a
prison for the first time.
One prisoner. evidently a man of ed
ucation. interested her more than the
others. He rose and bowed to her
when she entered his cell, apologizing
FOR the poorness Of his apartment.
Miss Mufitt could not help wonder
ing how this refined man came within
the clutches of the Law. In fact, as
she was leaving the cell, she said:
May l ask why you are in this dis
tressing place."
Madam he rep, ed. y am here for
robbery at a seaside hotel"
How very interesting" said Miss
Mufftt Were y%It-er-the proprie>
tor?''-London Answers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
MAN Of Z Man

and why" she asked, do you think
the world is better now than it was Is
years ago."
Because you were not in it then, )"
he replied.
I'm afraid you wish to fiatter me. /
am nearly twenty eight"
rs it possible? Well, in way I'm
glad of it
Why"
You see, I'm thirty seven, and |
don't believe any man ought to be
more than eight. or nine years older
than his Wife
20, Horace! How romantic you are!
! wonder if any other man ever adopt
ed such lovely way to let a girl know
that he cared for her.''-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
A Practical Soul.

Not long ago a country parson went
TO preach in an old remote parish i'll
the southern part of Maine. The aged
sexton, in taking him to the place, in
sinuatingly said:
I jest do hope you won't mind
preachin' from the chancel. Ye see,
this is a quiet place no children about,
an I've got a duck a-settin' on four
teen eggs in the pulpit '-Harper's
Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Don't Do 10 Again.

Miss Observation-Disclosures, STAN.
mered Wimpleton neryously. err
wow-will yuh-you num-mun-
marry me?"
Don't you ever ask me a question
like that again, Reginald Wimpleton,"
replied the girl proudly.
'Bub-but wuh-why. Mum-Mari.
etta7" suffered Wimpleton. I lul-
lul-loye you dud-devotedly-"
Because the fair girl answered
firmly, because it will not be neces-
sary for you to subject yourself TO
Weekly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
In the ThirtieS

An Envious Contemporary Ito Miss
Budding)-And so you are really en-
gagged to Mr. Timid Smithkins?
Miss Budding quite proyokingly)-
Yes, dear; and l want you to suggest
something sweet and tender to 60 in
my engagement ring.
Envious Contemporary I were in
your place Id just have the simple
word Eurekd-Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Keep Constant Watch,

Keep a sharp lookout for vermin.
No stock can do their best where
these pests appear. Spraying in the
winter is not always convenient,
though a dash of kerosene about the
stalls will help materially in keeping
the pests down. If applied with a
fine sprayer it soon evaporates, yet not
until its mission is filed. Insect pow
der rubbed into the hair does not in
convenience the stock and if fresh it
is sure death to mites. But unless it
is strong enough to make you
sneeze" make up your mind you have
been humbugged.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Keep Calves "Comirq."

Keep the calves coming" whether
they suck the cows or hand fed. Skim
milk calves will grow strong and
thrifty if they are given d chance. The
milk should be clean and enough of it
be used for they need something to
take the place of the cream that has
been taken away. Corn and cats
crushed together or just plain corn
coarsely ground and fed dry makes a
good substitute.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
What He Wants.
[ want to be very rich. &"

Il don't want to be very rich"
THAT so?''
mo. / have no desire to have a
great fortune"
Then what do you want?"
I'D be perfectly happy if / were
rich enough to give my wife an allow
ance every week instead of having to
take my pay envelope home intact and
receiving an allowance from my wife"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
EiniSilinC lin

Mr.. Gibson-Haven't you got that
new dress planned yet?
Mrs. Gibson-Nearly. l shall only
have to have one more talk about it.
Mr.. Gibson should think you
would get tired of talking with that
dressnlaker.
Mrs. Gibson-Oh, I'm through with
her; I'm all ready to consult the police
now! Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Unneichborly.

About the meanest man | ever
knew said Farmer Corntossel, lived
way out west, where the cyclones
blew
Did you have personal experience
with him.
Sure A windstorm picked up my
house and blew the whole family over
on to his farm"
Wouldn't he come to your assist
ance?''
NO. He rushed off and got a law
yer to bring action against US for tres
pass!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

The Writer-Can you use an article
on King Solomon?
Magazine Editor-Yes, if you car
furnish a set of portraits of his wives
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
The Perfect Car.

This story Of yours is all right,
said the editor, but your description
of the hero's automobile is simply i'm
possible. IF there was an automobile
made as perfect as the one you de-
scribe, I'd buy one tomorrow. Where
in the world did you get your ideas?"
That was easy" replied the author.
4 got my friend, Bragley, to describe
his new car'-Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
HinIiliatind.

I see where a prominent young
nan was accidentally killed while
cranking his automobile"
1T must have been a sad blow to
his family for the public to know
that
You mean the news of his death ?"
No, the fact that he didn't own a
self+gtaTting machine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Couldn't Blame Him.

One very cold day, Tommy, in his
first trousers, was walking out with his
overcoat turned back to its utmost
limit
Tom" said his father, button your
coat Look at mine"
Yes, but everybody knows yOu wear
trousers" replied Tom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Vanderbilt Pearls Famous.

But the pearls of the Duchess or
Marlborough are even more interest
ing, the finest of them having been
the property of two famous queens,
one of them the Inflated Marie An
toinette. The French Queens pearls
were purchased by W. K. vanderbilt
and presented to his daughter as a
wedding gift They include a necklace
each pearl in which is valued at ST.
coo, and there is one rope which the
Duchess can twist five times around
her neck and which even then falls
well below her waist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Different.

Some men drink deep
To drown regret.
While others light
A cigarette
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Boarding House Repartee

He was one of those fresh young
fellows, given to the use of hromid-
isms and stale slang. At the break
fast table. desiring the milk. he ex-
claimed: Chase the COW down this
way. please
Here. Jane" said the landlady:
take the cow down to where the calf
is bawling"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Dress.
Just debt.

Gorgeous Individual visitor at sea
side, running across resident friend)-
Thanks for your note, ole chap I'll
be delighted to dine with YOU tonight.
Friend-That's good, BY the way.
l think l said. Come as you are: but
Go you mind dressing? We're such
plain, simple people-Punch lion
dom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Anvthind 10 Please.

What's the baby crying for now?"
asked the head of the house from the
depth of his paper.
He wants his own way" answered
the mother.
We'll, if it's his, said the absent
minded man. why don't you let him
have it?"-Punch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Couldn't Keep Up With Himself

They were giving the author of the
famous pamphlet, BE Punctual,' q
complimentary dinner. 1t was half an
hour beyond the announced time.
What are We waiting for?" inquired
a nervous guest.
The author Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
In Bl,gton,

Friend-This must be bargain day.
never saw such a crowd in your store
before.
DTy-Goods Mani should say it is
bargain day. We are selling Homer's
Had" in the original Greek, at 9S
centsl-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Cause of ReXersion.

The dairy COW is a highly special
lied animal, and, as with all special
lied animals, there is a tendency TO-
ward reversion, this tendency increas-
ing with the more highly-developed
and improved animal Scant feeding
causes as rapid reversion toward the
unimproved type as does poor breed
ing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
When He Oespaired.

Wife ton her return home)-Have
you noticed that my husband missed
me very much While I was away.
Marys
Maid-Wen, didn't notice it so
much at first, but yesterday he seemed
to be in despair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25

Hewitt-He is beat!
Jewett-Dont say that; call him an
article of vegetable diet.-Town Top
les
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-12-25
Useful for Shoppina.

This is what I call my perpetual
shopping ticket"
Why do you call it that?"
oh, it's something l take along
when have no money tc spend. It's q
sample Of goods that nobody in town
can match