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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
ERUPTION ON ANKLE BURNED

Kingsville, Monty trouble began
eighteen years ago. Nearly half of
the time there were running sores
around my ankle; sometimes it would
be two years at a time before they
were healed. There were many nights
I did not sleep because of the great
suffering. The sores were deep run
ming ones and so sore that I could not
bear for anything to touch them.
They would burn all the time and
sting like a lot of bees were confined
around my ankle. I could not bear to
scratch it, it was always SO sensitive
to the touch. I could not let my
clothes touch it. The skin was very
red. I made what I called cap out
of white felt, blotting paper and soft
white cloth to hold it in shape. This
l wore night and day.
IT tried many remedies for most of
the eighteen years with no effect.
Last summer sent for some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment The very first
time I used Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment gained relief; they relieved the
pain right then. It was three months
from the time I commenced using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment until the
sores were entirely healed. I have
not been troubled since and my ankle
seems perfectly we'll" (Signed) Mrs.
Charles E. Brooke, 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, 1914-03-05
NO GUSHER
But Tells Facts About Postum.

A Wis. lady found an easy and safe
way out of the ills caused by coffee.
She says:
I'VE quit coffee and have used Pos
ttm for the past eight years, and
drink it nearly every meal. We never
tire of it.
For several years previous to quit,
ting coffee 1 could scarcely eat any
thing on account of dyspepsia, bloat
ing after meals, palpitation, sick head
ache-in fact was in such misery and
distress l tried living on hot water
and toast.
Hearing of Postum I began drink.
ing it and found it delicious. My all
ments disappeared, and now | can eat
anything I want without trouble.
My parents and husband had about
the same experience Mother would
often suffer after eating, while yet
drinking coffee. My husband was a
great coffee drinker and suffered from
indigestion and headache.
after he stopped coffee and began
Postum both ailments left him. He
will not drink anything else now and
we have it three times a day. l could
write more but am no gusher-only
state plain facts"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy of the
famous little book, 1.-THE Road to Well
ville.'
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
instant Postun1-is soluble pow.
der. A -easpoonful dissoives quickly
In a cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds is
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold By Grocers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

American woman, wrapped up in her family for
children generally are numerous, endures many
1ndignities rather than separate from her husband
and babies.
The United States knows them best and most
pleasantly through their representatives connect
ed with the diplomatic corps in Washington.
They are almost without exception representa-
tives of the modern trend in Latin-American de-
velopment. They have won for themselves in
official society a regard based primarily upon
their own beauty and charm, and only secondari-
ly upon their official position.
One Of the most prominent of these women is
is considered a great beauty and is a leader in
diplomatic society. Of equal charm and beauty
are Nine. Malbran, bride of the first secretary of
the Argentine legation; Nine. Suarez, wife of the
minister from Chile; Sonora de la Cueva wife of
the first secretary of the Mexican legation; Nine.
de Naon wife of the Argentine minister, and
Sonora Castrillo, wife Of the new minister from
Nicaragua, who is a recent arrival at Washing
ton.
Among the younger Latin-American women who
have charmed social Washington, and whose beau
ty vtes with that Of their northern sisters are
Senorita Dona Luz Mendez daughter of the min
lister from Guatemala; Senorta Marta Calvo, tai
ented daughter of the minister from Costa RIGA;
Senorita Amelia Mejia, daughter of the minister
from Salvador, and the young bride of Don Ale
jandro Herquinigo, of the Chilean legation, who
before her recent marriage was Senorita NAL
VIVA de pena, daughter of the minister from
Uruguay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

1t must be admitted that her wealth in worldly
possessions does add to her attractiveness to
many eyes. The continent is filed with impecuni-
and few would in the least mind marrying the
newest American girl because of her great
wealth. Still, without her wealth she would
deserve all the praise that has been heaped upon
her.
The new American girl of the Latin states is
strangely composite OF the old and the new order
of things which her land has known. In the
modern worlds capitals and fashionable centers
she is indeed a of the present. but in
Latin-Amerca she is a woman Of the past. In her
native home still persists order of things which
in many respects is almost medieval. The stamp
of Spain, so strongly seen on her. is also seen on
the religion, the language and the social creed
of this girl The laws and the landscape of her
people alike are still dominated by this ancient
influence. Indeed Spain itself has infinitely more
variety in speech and custom than is seen in the
vast territory it has peoped, and the people of
Valparaiso Bogota, and Caracas speak better
Castilian than usually is heard in Madrid and
Cadiz.
Hence it is that the Latin-American woman has
but little of the freedom enjoyed by the Ameri-
can girl she would rival. There still exists
between the sexes that armed neutrality which is
a tradition Of the Spanish blood. Matrimony still
is a lottery. The wouId-be husband never sees
his wife alone until they are married His nego-
tiations for her hand are largely because the
Roman Catholic church dominates all society and
it recognizes no divorce. In addition, the Latin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Taklno Life Easy.

United States Senator Lee S. Over
man of North Carolina is always sup
piled with a stock Of good southern
tales.
I'm the southern part of Arkansas
relates Mr.. Oyerman, where the ma
tives take life easy, a man and his wife
were one day sitting on the porch
when a funeral procession passed the
house. The man was comfortably
seated in a chair which was tried back
on it's hind legs against the side of the
house and was engaged in whiting
on a piece Of wood. AS the procession
proceeded he said:
d" I reckon OF man Williams has got
about the biggest funeral that's ever
been held around hyer, Caroline
"A purity goodsized one, is it Bud?'
queried the wife, making no effort to
move.
You betcher!' Bud answered.
az certainly would like to see it,
said the woman. What pity l amt
facin' that way!' Every Mag
azine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

Ever feel that you can go no fur
ther-that you must have rest for that
lame and aching back-relief from that
constant, dead-tired feeling?
Have you suspected your kidneys?
Kidney disease shows itself in back
ache, nervous troubles and disorders
of the kidney secretions. If tired,
worried, lame, rheumatic, dizzy and
nervous don't let a possible weakness
of the kidneys escape attention until
it turns into case of gravel, dropsy
or Bright's disease.
Sick kidneys go from bad to worse.
Their useful work of iltering the blood
is only partly done. Poisons that
should be passed out with the kidney
secretions are held in the blood. cir
culating freely, attacking muscles,
nerves and vital organs. The kidneys
infame. swell and throb, and that is
the cause of sharp pains in the back,
or that dull, constant heavy ache.
For quick help use Doan's Kidney
Pills. No other kidney remedy is used
and recommended so generally. Take
them when you feel the first bad
backache, or see the first disturbance
Of the kidney secretions. Doan's nave
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
WHAT AN 0HI0AN
HAS TO SAY ABOUT CONDITIONS
IN WESTERN CANADA.

w. z. Lewis formerly lived near
Dayton, Ohio. He went to Saskatche-
wan seven years ago with $1,000 IN
money, a carload of household effects
and farm implements, including four
horses and three cows. OF course, the
first year he only got feed from the
crops, but the second year had 100
acres in wheat which made over $500
bushels. He has not had failure IN
crop, and at present has p head OF
horses, Is head Of cattle and 35 hogs,
and owns 1,120 acres Of land, all IN
der cultivation. He has been offered
s35 an acre for his land, and should
he care to dispose Of his holdings he
could pay all his debts and have $780,
600 to the good; but, as he says,
Where could go to invest my money
and get as good returns" He con-
tinues in his letter to the immigration
department, August, 1912:
I'VE have equally as good if not
better prospects for crops this year as
we had three years ago, when our
wheat ranged from 80 to 48 bushels
per acre. 1 never believed such crops
could be raised until I saw them my
self. I had Is acres that year that
made so bushels to the acre. Our
harvest viii be ready by the 18th
We have this season in crop 400 acres
of wheat, 125 of oats, 80 of fax and
run three binders with four men to
do the stocking. We certainly like
this country and the winters, although
the winters are cold at times, but we
do not suffer as one would think.
What we have accomplished here can
be duplicated in almost any of the
new districts. Advertisement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to woman
thus has been established a confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, tits more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor.
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., ICON
fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia Il. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
ObtainabIe by mail. Write for
lie TODAY,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
DISSATISFIED TO THE END
Surely Must Be Conceded That Con-
demned Man Was Much Inclined
to Be Finicky.

He wasn't satisfied even when they
tried him for murder and sentenced
him to be hanged. He grumbled about
his cell by day and about his mattress
by night, and on the morning fixed for
his execution he grumbled about the
way his breakfast had been prepared.
He grumbled when they led him
forth about the distance he had to
walk between his cell and the scaffold,
and he said he was sure it was going
to rain. At last they got him into po-
sition, and just as the hangman was
about to perform his duty, the con-
demned man grumbled out:
Say, gov'nor, this plank don't seem
any too safe to mel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

erous other surprising qualities and
accomplishments, have won for you an enviable
position among the women of the world
In fact, you have worked your way up until IN
recent years your supremacy has been unques-
toned You are conceded the most beautiful, the
most accomplished the most sought after wom-
en- in the world.
Beware! Your supremacy is threatened Your
pedestal is insecure. The worlds admiration,
which you so long have held, at some not distant
day may be transferred to the women of another
quarter of the globe.
Your competitors for the worlds admiration
are close upon your heels. They have come upon
you all unawares; so quietly, in fact, that it's
two to one wager you don't even know who they
Who are they?
The women of Batin-America.
Probably you won't believe this. You'll laugh
and say that the principal business of Latin
America is to raise comic opera revolutions, not
women capable of wrestling from you the laurels
which your beauty and charm have won.
If you think that way, just read what Mrs.
Sheriff. the wife of the American minister to
Argentina, has to say about the women of the
southern republics.
They dress better, look better and have finer
manners than any other women in the world de-
clares Mrs Sheriff. They are enchanting crea-
lures, and Europe is learning of their Won
derful charm. They fond of home life and
make ideal mothers, although they not do
nestle to a sordid degree. They are as fond of
society as the women of the United States, only
they are absolutely without the faintest trace OF
snobbishness, which is probably due TO their
breeding They vastly well informed and
well bred women, and strangely enough their
cial obligations never such to interfere
with their home life. The women are good moth
ers and are devoted to their large families
Europe, where the Yankee girl has so long ruled
a favorite, has fallen victim to the Latin-American
girls charms. Whether she appear in her favorite
Paris, or in other centers of fashion or recrea-
ton, she is surrounded by a crowd of admirers.
She has the entree to exclusive drawing rooms.
At her chateaux which she loves to hire for the
season that she may entertain on her own &C
count she is always sure of as many guests as
she desires She is the joy of continental mod
istes and the despair Of those who would wear
gowns such hers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
SEA WATER AS LIFE SAVER
Brought From Oceans Depth and In
iected Into the Veins 1t Is
Beneficial.

Tor several years the doctors OF the
world have had before them the ad-
yocacy of sea water as life saver in
various diseases, the value Of the rem
edy being largely based on the reports
made by DR.. Robert Simon OF Paris
and Doctor Quinton in London.
It is used chiefly for infants who
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

ed of one denomination, four on a sheet, and are
lettered respectively A, B. c and d. Each note
bears treasury number. If, when that number is
divided by four there remains one, the check let
ter should be A; If two remains the letter should
be B; if three, then C, and if there is no re-
mainder, D. II the result shows otherwise then
the numbering is wrong and the note is a coun-
terfeit All denominations from 81 to 81 900 have
been counterfeited, we'll as all our coins. The
most usual method of defrauding when gold coins
are handled is to saw the coins in half extract
the interior, and fill with base metal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

sewage can occur. It is brought to
laboratories and prepared after the
manner used in Paris and London.
Half a dozen cases of malnutrition
among children showed marked i'm
prOvement after the second or third
treatments. Other patients respond
more or less markedly to the remedy.
The idea underlying the use of the
sea water as an injection is that the
blood plasma Of all animals appears
to be very closely related and that
we, as land animals, owe our earliest
origins to the ocean. Real sea water
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

sage was efectually barred by an old
woman, who was returning from the
bog, leading an ass, whose panniers
were filled with peat. The woman led
the ass to the side Of the lane as
quickly as she could, but not quick
enough to please the short-tempered
doctor
"Faugh!" he exclaimed, women and
asses are always in the way!"
I'm glad We have the manners to
put yourself last" said the woman
calmly. The doctor drove on without
further comment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
What an EXCUSE

What an excused" said a congress-
man, apropos of certain cold storage
inquiries. What an excused
These men remind me of an auto
mobilist who was hauled up for kill
ing poor old farm woman's hen.
The lady complains said the mag
istrate severely, that you killed her
hen, and then threw open the throt-
tie, and dashed away like mad.
Well, you see, judge apologized
the automobiles, I mistook the hen
for child"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
w. D. Smith

w. D. Smith. der. Dodd's Kidney
Pills cured me of that and the Kidney
Trouble. I take Dodd's Kidney Pills
now to keep from having Backache. 1
am II years old and a farmer. You are
at liberty to publish this testimonial,
and you may use my picture in con-
nection with ii" Correspond with Mr..
Smith about this wonderful remedy.
podd's Kidney Pills, SOC. per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co,
Buffalo, n Y. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and reci-
pes for dainty dishes. All sent free.
ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

are suffering from malnutrition. The
water employed in Europe is literally
dug up from the bay of Biscay and
later modified, under scrupulously
aseptic conditions, until it is in shape
to be injected into the sick child's
veins as plasma, as the liquid is
termed.
Here, the water has been brought
up from a depth of forty feet some
forty miles beyond the coast of New
Jersey, the precautions of distance
and depth being observed to make
sure that no possible infection from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
The Easier Way.

Speaking of the splendid work done
by the Carnegie Foundation, which re-
Gently held its annual meeting in New
York, Jacob Gould Schurman, presi-
dent of Cornell university, said:
The generosity, the intelligent and
unselfish devotion, which Mr.. Carnegie
has shown in this philanthropy, have
won for him the esteem of the whole
nation.
The esteem of ones fellow men
not an easy thing to win; but as Mr..
Carnegie has proven. not so difficult,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Blood VIII Tell

He-Those Brown boys are in bad.
Tom had to leave the state for graft
ing, and now his brother Bill is ac-
cused of the same offense:
She-It must run in the family; |
understand their father was horti-
culturist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

either, as the sage considered it to be.
"A youth, you know" continued
President Schurman, sought a sage
and inquired of him:
"'What shall do, oh, sage, to have
my fellow men speak well of me?'
THE sage's reply was:
Die "-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Discreet IdeaIisrn.

wouldn't you rather be right than
be PRESIDENT"
EYES," replied the busy statesman;
eff I'm dead sure there's no chance of
my being president"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

presents an affinity for animal life
which, because of the underlying ma
ture of both, is superior to any salt
water preparation man can make up
in his laboratories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
gu betcher!' Bud answered.
ACCOMPLISHED Foremothers

Biggs-Our forefathers had wives
that were of some account. They could
do everything, from the family sewing
to driving oxen.
Boggs-Yes; they hemmed and
hawed, as it were-Christian Register
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

not think I would be
alive today If it
were not for Dodd's
Kidn y Pills. I
strained my back
about forty years
ago, which left it
very weak. / was
troubled with inf1am-
nation of the blad-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
'FRONT.'!

when Brown was a child every
body predicted that he'd always be at
the front"
And is he?"
Yes; he's a doorboy."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
HE KNEW.

You know, my son, it is your first step which
is your undoing," said the parent
Guess I'd better take dancing lessons then,
pop before go into society,"" replied the boy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
THIN, WORN OUT AND
NERVOUS
Laid Up in Bed for Weeks at Time.

c. D. Kessler, painter, 4oS E. Fifth ST,
Mendoza, H., says: kidney trouble took
hold of me about twenty-five years ago, the
first symptom being pains across the small
of my back l think the complaint was
caused by hard work and heavy lifting.
gradually got worse until l had to give up
work for weeks at a time and l was laid up
in bed. l was treated by prominent physi-
clans, but they didn't help me and they
frankly admitted that was in bad shape.
I was thin worn out and nervous and was
expected to die any time. The kidney
secretions passed too frequently and l was
in constant pain. / was getting worse When
a friend told me TO try Doan's Kidney Pills
I noticed Improvement soon as l took
them and before long ] passed several
gravel stones. 1 gained in weight and was
cured. I now work every day without
the least trouble"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
She Had the Last Mord.

A country doctor in the north of Ire
land a bachelor, locally noted for his
brusqueness and Feasibility, was driy-
ing along a narrow lane, when his pas
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
JUST ONE LETTER.

Lady at card party who had exchanged seats
with her partner-What excellent luck. Why is
this thus, partner?
Partner-Because and have changed places"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

The sweetest music in the world is
the duet played by the horn Of plenty
and the trumpet of fame.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
What He Did.

Grace told him he must not see
me any more.
Her Brother-Well, what did he do?
Grace-Turned out the light!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

Quite naturally the man with the
most magnetism is the one who gets
things coming his way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

How is the star actress today?"
81 don't know. The doctors in her
room now, taking her temperament"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

The average man thinks he has the
wisdom of Solomon, but his actions
show that he is entitled to another
think.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
a GRATEFUL OLD MAN.

Mr.. W. D. Smith, Ethel, KY, writes:
Il have been using Dodd's Kidney Pills
for ten or twelve years and they have
done me a great deal of good. 1 do
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

Let Deans Mentholated Cough Drops re
lieve you of that cough and stop the
throat irritation-5c at Drug Stores.