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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
MARKET REPORT.
Milwaukee, August ,, 1918.

Butter - Creamery. extras, 26c;
prints. 27c; firsts, 24@25c; seconds
22@23c; renovated, 23Q24c; dairy
fancy, 24c.
Cheese-American, full cream, new
made twins, 14@14hc; Young Amer
icas, 147a@15c; daisies. 15@1512c;
longhorns, 15hc; limburger, new
l412c; brick, 131ac
Eggs-Current receipts fresh as to
quality, 14@1612c; recandled, extras
2l@22c; seconds. 11@12c.
Live Poultry-Fowls. 1513c; roost-
ers, 9Q10c; broilers, 10000.
Wheat-No. 1 northern, sic; No. z
northern, 9Oc; No northern, SIC;
No. 1 velvet, Gle.
Corn-No. yellow, 6313c.
Oats-No. 3 white, 3914@40c; stand
ard, Ale.
Barley-No. 4. 5615@6Oc; medium,
SIC; Wisconsin, 56@57c.
Rye-No. 2, 6219c.
Cattle-Butchers' steers, 7.00@S.75;
COWS and heifers, 5.00@7,5O; feeders
625Q700; calves, 9.75@10.75.
Hogs-Good heavy butchers, $500
$40; fair to best light, 9.2509.45;
pigs, S,00@910.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Juvenile Smoking.

Juvenile smoking appears to have
been fairly common about the end Of
the seventeenth century. You are
sensible" says a writer of that period.
ito the state Of things that children
smoke more nowadays than even sol
diers and carmen did before" while
we find Ralph Thoresby, the Leeds an
tiquary, declaring that at an evening
spent with his brother at Garraway's
coffee house, in 1902, he was sur
prised to see his sickly child of three
years old fill it's pipe of tobacco and
smoke it as auldfarrandly as man
Of threescore; after that second and
a third pipe without the least con-
Germ, as it is said to have done about
year ago."-London Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

In this design we have one OF the
utility suits for little boys. The blouse
opens down the front and has a large
sailor collar at the neck. The shirt.
sleeves end in band cuff at the wrist.
The trousers are made with the
straight open leg at the knee. which
is the latest style. Linen, Khaki, plain
Bingham, serge and flannel are used
for these suits in summer.
The pattern (6306) is cut in sizes 6
to II years. Medium size requires TX
yards of sc inch material, as yard of
81 inch contrasting goods.
TO procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly and be-
sure 10 give size and number of pattern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

into the new tunnel which will carry
the city's supply from the Catskill
mountains. The water tunnel, which
runs under New York, ranks next to
the Panama canal among the tremen-
dous engineering projects OF the
world
AT depth of from so to 400 feet, it
carries river equal in size TO the
Licking at its ordinary stage, confined
under very considerable pressure. At
several points the water tunnel ap-
proaches closely TO the subway, The
theory of the new alarmist is that an
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

seventy-nine years old. The letter fol
lows:
He is an old experience man in
vice and wickedness he is never found
opposing the works Of iniquity he
takes delight in the downfall of the
neighboThood he never rejoices in the
prosperity of any of his fellow crea-
lures he is always ready TO assist in
destroying the peace of society he
takes no pleasure in serving the Lord
he Is uncommonly diligent in sowing
dlscord among his friends and &C
quaintances he takes no pride in la
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Poor Opinion of HImsslf.

A farmer in great need of extra
hands at having time finally asked Sc
Warren, who was accounted the town
fool, II he could help him out
"What1l ye pay?" asked 81.
I'll pay what you're WORTH" an
swered the farmer.
81 scratched his head a minute.
then announced decisively:
"I'll be darned If III work for that"
-Everybody's Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
ALFALFA IN UNITED STATES

Nebraska is second; Colorado, third;
California, fourth. The great corn
belt states such as Iowa, Illinois and
Wisconsin, rank very low in the pro-
duction OF alfalfa-and it is in the
corn belt states, therefore, that the
need for growing alfalfa is found to
be the most urgent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
NEW TERROR FOR NEW YORK
Should Water Tunnel Burst Thou
sands Would Inevitably Sc
Drowned In Subway.

Probably the story is based merely
upon the hysterical imagination of
one of these chaps who is always
discovering some new terror in
metropolitan life. but it Is now told
US that the most dreadful accident
ever known will be q possibility as
soon as the water has been turned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
MAY BE TAKEN AS DESIRED
Supplying Ones Own Punctuation.
Cleveriy Constructed Letter Has
Two Different Meanings.

queer letter, so constructed. with
out punctuation; that it can be read in
a number of different ways, giving
directly opposite meanings, is in the
possession of ". G. Shaft, now living
ia Illinois. He copied it from an In
diana newspaper when he first came
TO this country, in 1850 He is now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

down, and travel over it was not d.
minished in the least. except for three
hours at the beginning of the scare.
during which the police fought back
thousands of persons who were trying
to cross. However, a noted engineer
to whom the theory of the possibility
Of a subway flood from the water tun-
mel was submitted, would say only:
Such thing is highly improbable.
1t is not at all impossible"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
ALFALFA I'M UNITED STATES
Low in Production of Crop
Kansas Easily Leads.

Only about 5000, 900 acres of alfalfa
are grown in the United States today,
as compared with about $4,000. 900
acres Of timothy and cloyer-46, 000,-
600. acres of wheat, and more than
100, 100000 acres of corn. OF the
100000 acres under alfalfa, only 21S,-
900 acres of this crop is grown east OF
the Mississippi river.
As you will note by referring to the
chart. nearly 100000 acres of alfalfa,
or one-ffth Of the entire area, is
grown in the state of Kansas alone.
In the rank Of states growing alfalfa,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
NAMING the Old Grads.

The members of one Of the reunion
classes at Yale wore buttons bearing
their own names. This enabled them
to recognize one another, which is get
ting more difficult the larger the
classes grow. Some Of them come
back good deal changed in looks
even after a few years separation
The graduates Of the women's col
leges have more trouble in recogniz-
ing each other, as they not only
change In appearance with the years,
but some of them also change their
names
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
PACKING Small End Down.

An authority says that if the egg is
placed on the side or large end, the
heavy yolk will settle to the bottom
and come in contact with the shell.
which admits the air. If it is placed
on the small end, it will always have
a layer of white between it and the
she'll
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Chicago, August ?, 1913.

Cattle-Beeves, 7.2O@9.15; stockers
and feeders, 5.4O@7.7O; COWS and heif-
ers, 3.60@8.20; calves, 8.50@11.00.
Hogs-Light, 9.O5@952; heavy, Sac
@9.3O; rough, S.4O@8.65; pigs, 7.40@
$40
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

would work much better and leave
cleaner hole if worked into the earth
with a horizontal swinging motion,
says writer in the Popular
Mechanics. The hole produced in just
right for the plant. The illustration
shows it's construction
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Duck Stuffed With Gold

When ". ". Meredith, a farmer at
Woodland, Alberta, Canada, dressed
some ducks for the local markets he
found the stomachs of several birds
filled with fake gold, seven of the
pieces measuring from Il sixteenth to
an eighth of an inch in diameter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
MINNEAPOLIS. August >. 1913.

Wheat-No. 1 hard, $3.50; No. /
northern, SS12c; No. 2 northern, SIC
Corn-No. white, 611a@62c.
Oats-No. white 3S1%c.
Rye-No. 2, 55057c.
Flax 40
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
HOMEMADE GARDEN DIBBLE
Experiences Teaches That implement
Made of Flat Board Works Well
and Leaves Clean Hole.

A dibble made Of round and sharp
pointed stick is the usual tool for
making holes when setting tomato
and other plants. I found by expert
ence that dibble made of a fiat board
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

This is most unusual model 1t IL
cut with body and sleeves in one and
with the closing in the center of the
back. There is a group of tucks at
each shoulder in front and a low neck
with or without a large collar as
trimming. Wolfe. batiste, pongee silk.
fine Bingham and other soft fabrics
will make up we'll in this style.
The waist pattern (6272) is cut in
sizes "a to AZ inches bust measure.
Medium size requires rs yards of Sc
inch material
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
70 Pattern Department" of this paper
Write name and address plainly, and be-
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
OCCUPATION.

4 haven't anything to do complained ChoIly.
"a fellah gets tired of just twirling his cane,
don't you know"
of course" assented Algy. why don't you
get a dog to lead, old chap"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
News Notes of Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis.-Appointment at
The state charitable and penal insti-
tutions announced by the board of
control are: j. w. Daubner was ap-
pointed assistant steward at the state
hospital for the insane at Mendoza
1t a salary of 1900 annually; d. G.
Rachler, assistant steward at the
Northern hospital for the insane,
Oshkosh, salary $1,000; E 3. Fisk,
assistant steward at the school for
the deaf, salary $1,000; Miss Kath-
crime K. Anderson, assistant steward
at the school for the blind; Miss Bes-
sic Kidd at the home for the feeble
minded, and F. G. King at the state
reformatory; l.. F. Murphy, assistant
superintendent at the industrial
school for boys, salary $1,000; G. A.
Benson, chief clerk at the state pris-
on, salary $500; r. J. Hitler, as
sistant superintendent of the state
public school at Sparta, salary
$1,000; o. E. Bickford, assistant SUI
perintendent at the state reforma-
tory, salary $500.
Alma.-The body of the woman
in Rogers park, Chicago, Friday
morning with a bullet wound in the
head, has been identified as that of
Miss Alice Lees, SO years old, of this
place. Attorney Edward Lees of Al
ma, a brother. made the identified
~
i'll health for some time and came to
Chicago June in search of employ
ment. Attorney Lees said he was
satisfied his sister committed suicide
while respondent over illness.
Madison.-The state highway com
mission has apportioned among the
seventy-three counties of Wisconsin
their apportionment of state aid money
for highway construction for 1914. The
appropriation of s1,200,O0O for state
aid is now available, Gov, McGovern
having signed the bill.
Colfax-Frank Pickett, 81 years old,
a resident of this place, died in a hos
pital at Chippewa Falls as result of
burns received while trying to save
the lives of his wife and six children,
when their home caught fire from an
explosion of gasoline.
Racine. - William Brown kicked
a dog which was gnawing a bone on
4 sidewalk The dog gnaWed Browns
leg and Brown is in hospital
Racine-Enrage because his wife
censured him for coming home in
toxicated, Ignatz Schulz, a Pole, at
tempted to kill her, his 3-year-old
child and then commit suicide
Milwaukee-Frank Horwartz, the
34O-pound wonder, for whom the coun-
ty was paying large fees for medical
attendance in GAINESVILLE and who is
wanted here for abandonment, was
brought to Milwaukee after a special
trip of the county ambulance, Because
of his weight, it was found impossible
to bring him here on the train.
Grand Rapids.-Frederick Horton,
Sr.. aged 90, of Biron, who has been
missing for five days, was found by
a neighbor, J. W. Lemly, on Hunters
island, in the Wisconsin river, where
he had become lost while driving cat
file through the thick underbTush.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Prnnanate BED RasnherrY.

The red raspberry is propagated by
shoots which grow up from the roots.
One-year-old shoots are preferable
fOl planting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Raoinnino of Profit,

Cherry trees begin bearing wher
four years old At that time the trees
will commence yielding a good profit
on the outlay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Make Colt Thrifty

Cooked roots, mixed with wheat
bran or ground oats or barley occa-
sionally, viii go long way in max
ing g better and more thrifty colt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Oldest Submarine Gable.

The oldest submarine csble in active
operation in North America is said to
be that across Northumberland strait
1t dates back TO 1858.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Feed for Cows

If corn is to be the main grain ra-
ton for the cows, some bran or al
falfa hay will balance it nicely. But it
Is not necessary to feed both
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

Keep plenty OF water before the lit
tie chicks and breeding stock They
will suffer these not days if they dc
not have It.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

There are six Lombardy pop
lars, remnant Of the hun
dreds sent by Louis XVI. At
headquarters, a large house
with Georgian front and high
ceilinged, roomy offices, the
affairs of the island are man
aged. Here Lieutenant-COl-
onel Ham, in command dur
ing General Barry'S absence,
receives the reporter and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
THE WORST OF 1T.

so you went out motoring with that iltem-
pered Jaggers. Did his temper explode?"
Yes, but l wouldn't have minded that If his
tires hadn't, too"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

north shore where is situated the arsenal of the
ordnance corps, the commissary buildings battered
and gray as seasoned veterans the green turf
marked OF here and there with huge cannon balls,
but the general atmosphere is so peaceful that il it
we're not for the skyline OF minarets and towers.
seen through a gurpIfsh smoke whenever you make
a turn you could believe yourself near the nos-
lest city in the world.
Governors Island is the headquarters Of the de-
partment of the east. On this small plot of ground
which of the staff described as being two miles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

But for the breath Of suspicion. COS
sip would soon die a natural death
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

ISLAND" says one OF it's
chroniclers, using the Indian name Pag-
ganck, lies like an emerald gem pendent
on the green chain of Long Island"
Certainly 1t never deserved such pic
turesque description more than il does
this spring.
1t suggests among other things a fit
ting place for future peace conferences.
It is true that there are warlike touches
Fort Jay, the one time Fort Columbus,
and Castle William The sig acres ON the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Imnortant Factor.

The digestibility of food is a most
important factor to be considered In
determining its value.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07
Confidence Essential.

The COW cannot do her best unless
she has confidence IN her owner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

boring to promote the cause Of Christ
ianity he has not been negligent in
endeavoring to stigmatize all public
teachers he makes no exertions TO
subdue his evil passions he strives
hard to build up satan's kingdom he
lends no aid to the support of the Cos
pei among the heathens ne contributes
largely TO the evil adversary he pays
no attention to good advice he gives
great heed to the devil ne will never
go to heaven he must go where he
Will receive his just recompense of
reward"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

Madison.-The governor signed the
Peavey bill recognizing the state
board of health and the Walsh install
ment plan bill, which prevents mer.
chants who sell household furniture
on the instalIment plan from reclaim
ing the goods without process of law
after 25 per cent has been paid.
Sheboygan.-Mrs. John Stanisch
placed yarnish on the stove to warm
An explosion resulted After she
fought the flames away from her child
sic lay down in a pool Of water, but
1t was too late.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-08-07

explosion. a slight earthquake shock,
or some other unforeseen cause i'm
possible to guard against, might shat
ter the dividing wall between the sub
merged river and the subway, in
which event crowded subway trains
would be submerged before the pas
sengers would have the slightest
chance to escape. l don't think this
report will lessen travel on the sub
way. It's pretty hard to scare New
York. Some years ago most of the
newspapers shrieked for week that
the BROOKLYN bridge was about to fall
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
IF BACKACHY Or
KIDNEYS BOTHER
Eat less meat, also take glass
of Salts before eating
breakfast

Uric acid In meat excites the kid
neys. they become overworked; get
sluggish. ache. and feel like Jumps OF
lead The urine becomes cloudy: the
bladder is irritated, and you may be
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night When the
kidneys clog you must help them
flush off the body's urinous waste or
you'll be real sick person shortly. At
first you feel dull misery in the kid
ney region. you suffer from backache.
sick headache, dizziness. stomach gets
sour, tongue coated and you feel rhe,,-
matte twinges when the weather is
bad.
Eat less meat, drink lots Of water.
also get from any pharmacist fonr
ounces of Jad Salts; take a table
spoonful in glass of water before
breakfast for a few days and vo,,r
kidneys will then act fine This "a
nous salts is made from the aei,i IF
grapes and lemon Juice, combined with
lithia. and has been used for genera
tiors TO clean cIogged kidneys ana
stimulate them TO normal activity.
also to neutralize the acids in urine,
so it no longer is a source of irrita-
tion thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. cannot IN
jure; makes a delightful effervescent
lfthia-water drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep
the kidneys clean and active. Drug
gists here say they sell lots of Jad
Salts to folks who believe in overcom-
ing kidney trouble while it is only
trouble--Advertise
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
BANQUET BEAUTY
AMAZING To
"NEWS|ES'
Third Relay Made Happy by
calI-P0St Dinner at the
PortOla-L0uvre

Newsboys dining at the Portola-
Louvre are getting to be regular
thing. though novelty to the thou
sands that gather at that resort each
night.
The third relay of IS newsies of the
500 to be banqueted this week and a
part Of next by The Call and Post
were served at the Portola Louvre
with full course dinner last night
Just as the eyes of the $50 who
have preceded them were opened at
the treat. the IS little hustlers last
night were amazed at the good time
afforded them In the vernacular of
the newsboy. they expressed their joy
in many phrases and words. They
drank in the beauty Of the cafe, were
wrapped up in interest at everything
that transpired during their hour and
half stay, and enthusiastically ap-
plauded the songs and dances 'of the
entertainers. who seem never to tire
in their efforts 70 furnish entertain
ment for the lads.
Especially OF interest TO the youth
full guests of The Call and Post is the
musical comedy. Fairies in Toyland,' .
with a large cast.
The managers of the cafe devote
their personal attention TO the news
boys during the banquet. and see that
they are given every attention.
Tonight the fourth squad will be
feasted, the fifth following tomorrow
night. Saturday and Sunday nights
there will be no banquets for the
newsies, but the series will be re-
sumed Monday.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
LEW FIRE SYSTEM
IN LOWER ZONE
Extension Taking In Entire
Exposition Site to Be Com
pIeted Within a Week

The high pressure fire system is to-
day in working order throughout the
lower zone. the final connection hav-
ing been made in the linking up
of the Jones street reservoir to the
72.5 miles OF pipe
The extension taking in the entire
exposition site win be completed
within a week.
The Jones street reservoir. contain
ing 10000 gallons, is between Clay
and Sacramento streets, 339 feet
above the district IT serves From
this reservoir alone pressure of 160
pounds is obtained. BY turning con-
nection with the Ashbury reservoir
220 pounds is obtained. and the addi-
tion of Twin Peaks reservoir sup
ply will give $50 pounds.
The high pressure system has now
in use SS4 hydrants. or 2,005 valves.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-18
.EUGE MICS LAW
IN LEGAL TANGLE
Question of County Physician
Conducting Examinations
Is Raised
By Associated Press.


MADISON. Wis. Dec. 1s.-Attorney
General H. c. Owen today said he had
not yet ruled on the point whether
the county physician will be COM
PEELED to conduct examinations under
the new state eugenic marriage law.
which goes into effect January l.
This question has not been sub
nitted," said the attorney general.
The law provides, however. that the
county physician must examine in
digent persons free of charge. but
whether he must conduct. other ex-
aminations has not been passed on"
While the rights OF physicians have
been defined by the attorney general,
who holds they may be compelled to
examine for the SO fee, the rights Of
prospective bridegrooms are as hazy
as ever. The law says they must be
examined, and penalties the county
clerk II he issued license without
certificate. At the SAME time it is
made unlawful to pay a physician
more than SO.
The probabilities are that the situa-
ton will not be cleared until some
prospective benedict attacks the law
In the courts