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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
HUMOR OF BAD WRITING.

Sheridan's writing a scandal to his school
and puzzled the town. He once wrote pass"
10 Drury Lane, and the dOorkeeper stopped its
bearer and Immediately pronounced it to be
forgery. because he could decpher it! To
make matters worse. Sheridan was also uncertain
in his spelling. A which where" and
whether" in his hands, for instance. were as
often as not deprived of their 'aiches' and
thing to him always a think" and nothns
more
The atrocous writing OF celebrities recalls the
claim once made behalf of Baron Bramwell
that he wrote three hands: One which he alone
could read another which his clerk could read
and he couldn't, and third which nobody could
read. and the lastnamed was his usual style.
Lord CurZon, when young at college.
once found his bad handwriting stand him in
good stead. Writing two letters, TO rea-
tive the other to a chum, he encloses them in
the wrong envelopes. 1t CHANGED that in the sec
0nd letter he had made some uncomptmentary
reference to his relative, and on discovering the
mistake hes had made he awaited developments
with anxiety. There presently came letter from
the uncle. Il have tried to decpher your epistle"
it ran. but your writing is so atrocious that
cannot make head or tail of it. However. guess
the drift Of it to be that you need some money,
You rogue, so / enclose a check"
Bad handwriting is not always a handicap in
life The late Lord Goschen once said that his
father attributed the foundations of his fortune to
the fact that he abliged 10 found firm be-
cause he wrote such bad hand that no
would take him for a clerk OF Goschen himself,
Mr.. Arthur Elliot records that his handwriting
got steadily worse, and in his latter years he
might have spelt as he chose. At length his
script became undecipherable, even by himself.
He could not. when speaking in parliament make
out what it that he had put on paper and
he thus came in later days to abandon almost en-
urely his old practice Of making notes.
Professor Blackie had a peculiar fist An
elderly compositor on the Scotsman, however,
knew nearly all about the professor One night
there particularly difficult manuscript from
the professor. It was put before the expert with
an inquiry as to whether not he could set It.
4 could not do that said the veteran from
lnYerary; but il I'd ma pipes here could play
er.'-Tit-Rts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
STATE POSTMASTERS ELECT
william A. CeVine of Madison Is
Chosen President of Wisconsin
Association.

Observation-Disclosures A. Deyine.
Madison, was elected president of the
Wisconsin Association of Postmasters
at the closing session of the organiza-
TONS convention. Other officers
elected are: First vice president, r.
NJ. Griswold. Lake Mills: second vice
president, A. 3. Chandler. Beaver
Dam; third vice president, IT. Y.
Eberle, WATERFOWL: fourth vice presi-
dent, Miss Mary Nelson, City Point;
secretary and treasurer, Robert Y.
Blake, Kenosha.
\ committee consisting of the post
masters of Racine AMI Kenosha was
a2pojnted to decide which of these
two cities will get tta rcxt annual
convention.
\ resolution was adopted which
states that it would re in the interest
OF better service and OF no serions in.
convenience to postal employees if the
present eight III ten hour law could be
modified so that the postal service
should be limited to forty.eight hours
week and the service on any one day
not to exceed nine in ten consecutive
i,onrs."
This resolution. together with an
other which urged that mail of the
third and, fourth classes be consoli-
dated and one rate established for the
joint class, was sent to the department
at Washington
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
AMBER AS A MEDICINE.

The ancients employed amber a medicine,
and it is still prescribed by physicians in France,
Germany and Italy. Several chemists in Paris
keep it constantly in stock. 1t has been worn by
ladies and children from time immemorial
amulet sometimes carved into "amphorae and
has been pronounced OF service, either taken in
ternaily or worn around the neck CallistTatus
gave the name OF chryseektron to amber OF
clear golden color. which, worn around the neck
cured agUe, ground up with honey and rose oil
It was specific for deafness and with Attic
honey for dimness OF sight. But to come to
recent times PereTa says in the third edition or
his "Alateria Medica published In 1853, that
Der was not even then employed a medicine in
his country. but that 1T was formerly used in
chronic catarrhs, amehnorhoea. hysteria etc. and
was given either in the form Of a powder, in
doses of ten grains to d drachm, In that of
tinctuFe. formula for both of which is contained
in some OF the European formularies- Family
Doctor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

Sixteen Creameries Paid 2,75o Men
S946,e16 for 9,317,19s Pounds
of Milk From 17,675 Cows.

Menomonie.~-The dairy COWS OF
Dunn county contributing to the six
teen creameries produced 9,312,19S
pounds of milk and cream during the
year ending April 80, 1913, according
to the statistics just complied by
County Clerk Frank Pieper from the
reports of the assessors, and earned
for their owners nearly $1,000,000.
The report shows there are sixteen
creameries in Dunn county. valued at
S79,475. The number of patrons con-
tributing is 1850, with 1855 COWS,
shipping 9,317198 pounds of milk.
which made S.158,3O6 pounds of but
ter, for which they received $685.
1858. The average earning of each
COW was S53.57. Three creameries re-
ceived over 100000 for their produce,
the townsville Cooperative Creamery
company leading with $3.50, 423.42.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

caught, lost enmeshed in the spell of the old
magic lantern.
1 alone. 1 believe remembered the present
My murderers were too engrossed too astounded
by what they saw, to remember. But I prayed
only that the pictures would hold out: that the
spell would not fail 1t was trying time. Aft
erward found / had bitten half through my lip,
but the time l felt nothing, I dared not pause
10 glance at my watch, but still held them there
the minutes dragged to hours.
At last the final picture went into the lantern
For desperate instant / felt my heart 90 down.
What could do? Would they remember if I
repeated Would they But before l could
complete the thought in through the canvas en-
trance Of the tent there stole a thin, golden
thread It crept across the floor and rested on
the face OF the black chief. 1t was the sun,
With short cry the chief jumped his feet
The others followed, talking excitedly, For a
moment they glanced at me, but sprang the
flap OF the tent and tore it back
The dayt' [ shrieked in Arab, and at the cry
they fed pell-mell from the tent and beyond the
camp their horses.
The Rev. Mr. Hanks stopped and smiled.
When they gone he said Il sat down
on the ground and cried
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
M. E. CONFERENCE OFFICERS
A. A. Bennett, Fall River, Is Secretary
&C. !. Andrews, Milwaukee, Is
Assistant Statistician.

Beioit-Oficers were elected at the
opening session of the Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal conference as fol,
lows:
Secretary, a. y. Bennett. Fall River;
assistants, Peter Stair, Kenosha, and
Z. NJ, Oliver, Horizon. Treasurer, 7.
j. Turner, Neenah: assistants, J. c.
Smith, Burlington; l.. L. Shanks, Wau-
paca; G, NJ. Calhoun, New London; c.
". Lester, Troy Center. Statistician
A. Maddelstad, Almond; assistants, c..
W. Haywood, Milwaukee; Alfred Head
west Bend; A. l.. Tucker. East Troy;
Z. l.. Andrews Milwaukee; G. J. Mat
theWs, Watertown; Rollo Handbook,
FOX Lake. Bishop Quayle is president
OF the conference. The principal fea-
ture OF business was the report of the
Rev }. H. Tippett, superintendent of
the Appleton district He reported no
material losses or gains in member
snip. He made a plea for aid for the
endowment fund of Lawrence college
which still lacks $4,000 to meet the
offer OF the Carnegie fund
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
PLANT
WILL Be ERECTED
STEEL CORPORATION TO SPEND
VAST SUM ON WORKS LIKE
THOSE AT GARY. IT'D.
MEANS ADDED POPULATION
Other industries Will Follow and City
Win Grow From Large Number OF
EmpIoyes-oiiver is Center of Ac-
tivitics.

Superior The United States Steel
corporation is going to spend about
S30,o00,000 on a new steel plant at the
head Of the great lakes. The first unit
OF this great plant will be completed
within the next year. 1t viii employ
from 3,9G0 TO 5000 men from the start
When the plant is completed it will
employ about 10000 men This means
an additional population of $4,000 for
Wisconsin The steel corporation has
over 100000 900 invested in mines
and other property within 100 miles
OF this new plant
By the time the steel plant is in op-
Grafton other industries that will fol-
low viii employ as many well paid
men as the steel plant. That was the
experience at Gary, Ind, and steel men
and manufacturers say it will be re-
peated
The water power from the St. Louis
river near this plant is second only II
Niagara and with the new electric
process recently invented. steel can
be manufactured here at 20 per cent
less cost than at any other point in
the country. This means that the
steel corporation will probably keep
on charging its plant instead of build
ing new plants elsewhere. This will
make great stee2 center at the head
OF the greGS lakes. Oliver is the cen
ter Of these activities and the logical
business site of this new city.
Oliver is located with regards to the
plant, just as Gary and Pittsburg are:
across the bridge. The steel corpora
ton has invested $4,000 on this bridge
alone.
Plants that will probably follow the
steel plant are the American Bridge
company, American Steel and Wire
company, the Standard Car company.
and the American Locomotive COM
pany. These are the industries that
the steel plant brings; each of them
employing hundreds and in some cases
thousands OF men.
The Universal Portland Cement
company has started work on a
s1,oO0,OO0 plant to employ 500 men.
another $500 population for the state
This Indicates heavy development at
the head cf the great lakes and a new
metropolis in upper Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
DOME Is NEAR COMPLETION
Final Work Begun Upon Lofty Apex
Of Wisconsin's State House
at Madison.

Northumberland are busy now
putting up the great cranes at the
very top of the structural work of the
dome on the statehouse in prepare
ton for the task of placing the gran
lite on the curved portion OF the dome,
the finishing touch to the covering OF
taat huge structure. The granite has
all been placed up to the beginning Of
the curve and as soon as the derricks
are safely anchored on the high perch
$50 feet above the ground, the final
work will be begun.
The granite is nearly all on hand
now and ii is not expected that there
will be any delay for want of material
Magnus Swenson, a member of the
capital commission, said the other day
that while there had been some delay
on account of labor troubles at the
quarries, this had now been overcome.
The work of cutting the stone for
this curved work which is done in the
quarries is most particular. inasmuch
as each piece must have the proper
curvature both outside and in. and be
made TO fit perfectly in the place foI
which il is intended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

State Board Holds That Food Given as
incentive to Patronage Is Sub
ject to Fee.

misunderstanding to a ruling
made by the state board of health,
Wisconsin saloon men who serve free
lunches must pay a tax for the priyi-
lege
The legislature passed a law which
has for its object the regulation of the
hotels and restaurants. Hotels will
have to pay license of 81 to IS, de-
pending upon the number of rooms
rented. Restaurants are to pay IL
cense fee of 81 a year. This law he
comes effective on Jan. l. 1914.
Any person making it a business to
supply meals is considered by the state
board OF health as being engaged in
the restaurant business and under this
ruling it will require all saloons in the
state, giving free lunches. 20 become
listed as restaurants. and pay the an
nual fee Of 50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
MUCH LIME Is PRODUCED
Wisconsin Ranks Third in the United
States-5uiletin Sent on
Application.

Madison.-Wisconsin has been given
third rank among the lime producing
states of the Union. This, in view of
the fact that the use of lime is widely
recommended to correct the acidity of
the soil is of unusual Importance TO
Wisconsin farmers.
Because of the nearness of the sup
ply they viii be able to secure needed
quantities Of this corrective without
paying long distance freight rates.
A bulletin on the subject of soil
acldlty and lining was recently pub
lished by the Wisconsin college of
agriculture for Wisconsin farmers who
have difficulty in growing clover and
alfalfa. A copy win be sent to resi-
dents of the state upon application.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

and the Defendant Seeks a
Change of Venue.

Fond du Lac.-In circuit court the
Northwestern railway filed application
for change OF venue in the suit OF
the Campbellsport Mutual Fire Insur.
ance Go. The hearing will be Sept. u.
In Dodge county similar petitions ia
seven like cases will be argued before
Judge NJ. l.. Lueck, and also in one
case arising i'll Washington county. In
all, TIE plaintiffs are insurance compa-
MES, Which carried losses on the fire
which wiped cut West Salem few
years ago. The companies are suing
to recover on losses paid as d result OF
the fire, which, they claim, was started
through the negligence OF the railroad
company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

simple matter. since no feathers or
other oruamentation is allowed. While
the wearing of jewelry is strictly for
hidden.
However. the bunker women are
seldom wanting in comeliness, Their
faces are nearly always sweet and
gentle, while an air OF almost saint
ly simplicity is given them by the
clear, starched cap, the handkerchief
crossed on the breast, the white apron
and the plain gray or drab stuff of
their dresses. The Dunkers live in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
SIZE
Good for the Teeth.

Carbonate Of soda is good to use oc-
casi0nally as d tooth powder, as it pre-
vents decay. A mixture OF fine salt
and weak vinegar water will cleanse
yellow teeth, as Will also paste made
Of pulverized pumice stone and perox
ide Of hydrogen lightly rubbed on the
teeth. TO prevent decay between tho
teeth draw dental floss through them
every day. This will save you suffer
ing and reduce your dentist bills.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

An effective little BLOUSE showing
the dropped shoulder and the new.
blOusiness ar the waist line which is.
a feature OF nearly all the new de
signs. The rolled collar is pretty, bat.
II preferred the blouse may be cut.
higher at the throat and narrow lace
frill be substituted: this, with the
addition of a jabot, gives a more.
dressy finish. Linen, silk or light
wool fabrics may be used with this
design.
The waist pattern (6326) IS cut in.
sizes 81 to AZ inches bust measure
Medium size requires 21s yards OF
&c inch material
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
TO Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and bs
sure 10 give size and number of pattern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

was frozen to d depth of four feet. in
which state it resisted all efforts OF
trenching machine to break through
it. The lime was spread over the frog
en- ground, covering the width Of the
trench to be opened, and was then
broken up into small pieces and COW
cred thickly with straw. hay or ma
RuTe. Water was then poured on the
straw so as to thoroughly slack the
lime Hot water was found best and
fastened the stacking. The covering
retained the heat, which, With the
hot water. penetrated the frozen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Sale to Minors Held Criminal

Madison.-That the penalty imposed
by chapter 204 of the laws of 1913 re
lating to the exclusion of minors and
forbidden persons from saloons. is a
line and not forfeiture and that per
sons charged with such offenses should
pc prosecuted criminally and not by
civil suit is the opinion of Attorney
General Owen, given to District At
torney - H. Munson of Crawford
county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

ley of the Colorado river. three miles
below Austin. Tex. It contains 800
acres, all in one field. The spinach
sells at from three to five dollars a
barrel and the proceeds will run fron%
100000 to 100000. ~ provide plenty
OF laborers a large colony of Mexicans
has been established on the farm. and
men. women and children are kept
constantly employed, summer and
winter Mexican chill peppers have
also been successfully grown to the
extent Of 200 acres. and an equal area
Is In cucumbers.-Country Gentleman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

FHN8N 70 IN~IftIIy Ute ENNoTsfNF'
a Fort Scott woman was packing a
cut glass bowl for shipment and sent
her small son to the basement 10 get
some excelsior. Whats excelsior?'
asked the boy ooh. hurry replied
the mother. It's that stuff that looks
like hay" The boys face frightened.
L know what it is, mother" he ex-
claimed its that long sawdust -
Kansas City Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
APART FROM THE REAL WORLD
3unkers Preserve the 9rimitiveness
OF Dress and Quietude of Living
Ct the Founders.

The dress and customs of the Dunk
ers are as primitive as their creed.
The men let their beard grow and
part their lowing hair in the middle
and weal SLOUGH hats and the plain
est Of clothes. The garb of the WON
Gu is equally plain and severe. There
are no mjiiinecs among them. for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

ground sur ~iently to enable the
trenching m hine to make Roadway.
On another Job a covering OF old
boards with a steam jet was used to
hurry up the process The same proc
ess has been successfully employed in
Clinton. la. where the contractor con
tnned WORK without interruption
throughout the Engineering
News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Boy Wins Corn Contest.

Fond du Lac.-Paciftc Landerman,
Jr., - years old, town of Friendship,
has been pronounced the champion
juvenile. corn grower Of Fond du Lac
county, having been adjudged sweep
stakes winner in the county corn con
test conducted among the school chill
dren. Second honors went to Henry
Hayes of the town of Eden
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
LIME USED TO THAW GROUND
IN Few Minutes, by New Process.
Dirt Can Be Prepared fer Trench
ing Machines

III describing some difficult sewer
construction at West Liberty. la.
Gharles F. Chase. the engineer IN
charge. gave the following details re-
garding she use Of lime TO overcome
frost:
The work was carried on through
the whole winter. when the ground
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Robbers Get $1,000 Bank Cash,

lngram.-When the State Bank of
Ingram opened a few mornings ago.
it was discovered that robbers had
stolen $1,70o some time during the
night.
There is no clew to the roh5ers. The
alarm apparatus was cut. the safe dy-
namited- Two girls living across the
street heard some unusual noise but
did not attach Importance to it until
the robbery became know this morn
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Nature Takers Abroad AGAIN ?

A cat in Pennsylvania is reported
to have brought back uninjured a
canary that had escaped from the
cage. This is believed to be the same,
cat that led home pet mouse by
the ear and that carried a pitcher OF
cream in it's month for sick child
in the neighbOrhood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
lreIand's "Biq Wind >"

The storm which subsequently be-
came known throughout Ireland as
the big wind" occurred January g..
1899. Limerick and Dublin suffered
much property loss. Two hundred
houses we're blown down and 90 people,
killed, and the coasts were lined with
wrecks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Able to Identity the Excelsior.

work is theirs-From Wilson's Ram
bles in Colonial Byways.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
colleoe onens School Year

Green Bay.-The st. Norbert's col
Iege. Depere, opened it's fall semester
under the charge Of the new rector. the
Rev Father Millay, who succeeded
the Rev. A J. Van Hertum, now pas
tor of Chicago parish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Largest Spinach Farm

What is said to be the largest spin
ach farm in the country is in the val
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Conscience Fund Is decreased.

Eau Claire County Treasurer Sin
sci is in receipt OF a s. biz, enclosed
II a letter which says tie sender re-
ceived the money under one of the
st;te's beautiful laws" which he says
ar rotten.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

A smart tailored blouse showing @.
stitched plat over each shoulder to
give the necessary fullness to the
blouse and one on each side OF the
closing. The sleeve may be long or
short as preferred; when long they
are finished with a mannish stitched
cuff. high or rolled collar are both
appropriate. And OF the soft silks.
thin fannels or cottons may be used
to advantage with this design.
Lady's shirt waist pattern (6323)
is cut in sizes "a to AZ inches bust
measure. Medium size requires "a
yards OF 80 inch material
10 procure this pattern send 10 cents
10 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, 1913-09-18
Insane Man Gets Loose.

Fond du Lac.-After he had turned
loose the livestock on farm and had
stolen a team Of horses from another
farm, HOmas Whitehead. escaped in
mate Of the county insane hospital
was captured at the county fair
grounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Build $4,000 Bridge.

Altoona This city has awarded a
contract to the Eau Claire Block and
SiIo company for the construction OF
a bridge over Otter creek at $4,000
The work win include 100 cubic yards
Of concrete
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.

Fond du Lac-Mr. and Mrs Will
lam Thorpe have just celebrated the
sixtieth anniversary Of their wedding
at the home of d daughter, Mrs Fred
G Stroup. Lynwood farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Physicians Elect Officers

Communicable first district of
WiscCnsir medical society elected
DR. Fl. G. Nixon. Hartland, president.
DR.. Wehle West Bend. vice president,
and DR. S. 3. Ashley Waukesha sec
retary-trea Surer