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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
INJURY FROM WEEWL
INSECT DOING MUCH DAMAGE
IN WESTERN STATES.
Brush Drag Is Effective in Knocking
Larvae Feeding on StubbIe TO
Ground Where Many Are
mangled or Suffocated.


The alfalfa leaf-weevil, which has
during the last few years been doing
considerable damage in parts Of our
western states, is European insect
which by some means unknown has
been introduced into this country.
The species appears to be not IN
common throughout Europe and parts
Of Asia and Africa. It belongs to the
large order of hard-shelled insects
called beetles, and in group gener-
ally called snout-beetles. To this same
group belong many Of our most seri-
Gus pests, such as the plum curculio,
cotton boil weevil and strawberry wee
vii. 1t occurs all over Europe, a por-
ton of northern Africa and eastern
Asia. 1t probably occurs throughout
all Of the regions in which alfalfa is
cultivated in the eastern hemisphere,
but rarely causes damage sufficient to
be reported.
This weeviI belongs to a family Of
insects which feed principally upon
leguminous plants and several species
in the genus have been introduced
into the United States and Canada
Two Of these, the clover leaf-weevil,
and the lesser clover leaf-weevil, have
done considerable damage to the Glow
er crop in the eastern and central
states, and the former has been re
ported as injuring clover in the ex-
IRENE northwest. They also feed On
alfalfa and other related plants.
Many methods of Kidding the fields
of these pests have been tried-burn-
ing, sweeping and dragging with
varying results. Many patterns of the
brush drag are in use, but the one
which seems to be giving the best re-
suits is made by laying the butts of
rather short brush, five or six feet
long, in row on a plank twelve or
fourteen feet long, then another row
should be laid on the first, consisting
of longer brush, with the butts
trimmed a little further back, SO that
you will have in effect two brush har-
rows, one following the other. An
other plank should be laid on the
brush butts and bolted to the under
plank. In weighing this harrow, lay
an ordinary tooth harrow, teeth down,
directly on the brush drag, This
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
ERUPTION DISFIGURED FACE

Lock Box So, Maurice, Ia.-'In the
spring of 1911 our little daughter, age
FIVE years, had 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 it's
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, 1914-06-25
Headgear Cause of Badness.

Antarctic badness is the result of
wearing close wooden caps, says Per-
ciyal Gray, navigating officer of the
Aurora, which relieved DR.. Mawson
and his companions in the Antarctic.
81 had not seen DR.. Mawson for two
years previously" he told a newspaper
representative, "and was surprised to
find him SO fit after the experiences he
had undergone. Since we last saw
them the party had become almost
bald, doubtless owing to the fact that
for two years they had been wearing
close wooden headgear. One addition
to the base camp appealed to all of
US. 1t was large cross, visible far
out at sea, which had been erected to
the memory of Lieutenant MINIS and
Dr. Merz (who persisted while on
journey with Dr. Mawson). The party
received ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS well
come from the crew of our ship" De-
scribing the dredging work Mr.. Gray
said: 1--WE obtained some extraordi-
nary creatures from the depths Of the
sea, including fish with luminous eyes,
characteristic Of the life in those great
depths where there IS no light"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Help to Mothers.

Whenever riding upon the ears for
any distance with children, they are
sure to want little luncheon, either
of cookies or sticky candy. Whenever
they get their hands and face terribly
soiled, all you have to clean them with
is a clean handkerchief, which very
seldom takes off all the dirt
When starting out you should take
a Accompaniment rubber lined en-
velope case, just Narge enough for
your coat pocket or handbag; on one
side have a dampened face cloth mot
too wet) and on the other a dry face
cloth. Then when little faces and
hands are soiled you will have your
damp cloth to wash them with and a
dry one to dry them.
1t will prove to be very useful when
ever with small children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
GIVE LAMBS THE BEST FEED
Care Should Be Exercised That Moth
ine Is Left After Hunger of AMI
NAL Is Satisfied.

In feeding the lambs great care
should be taken that no feed is left
after their hunger is satisfied. There
is another point in the feeding of
lambs which cannot be too strongly
emphasized, namely, that the food
should be of the best quality. Ensilage
that is the slightest degree moldy
should never be offered them.
Of all farm animals lambs are the
most fastidious about their feed, and
success in feeding depends largely
upon the manner in which their food
is given them.
All successful feeders are well
aware that strict regularity in the
hours of feeding is as essential in the
feeding of lambs as it is in the man
agement of any other kind of live
stock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

makes a very even weight, at the
same time it is so flexible that the
drag will work it's way down into the
small depressions as we'll as over the
elevations of the field
The brush drag is effective in
knocking the larvae feeding on the
stubble to the ground where it man
giles many of them and suffocates
others by the dust stirred up. If the
drag is built right, there will be parts
of the brush tearing through every
crown of alfalfa in the field and stir
ring up the soil sufficiently to cause
dense fine dust in which many Of
the younger larvae are suffocated and
which the older ones find it very hard
to crawl through to reach the plants.
many of them perishing in the heat
of the sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
KEEP A DAILY TALLY SHEET
in Recalling Some Little Trans
action or the Farm.

On our farm place there was hung
in a convenient passageway a large
slate for the purpose Of hastily jotting
down any notable happening occurring
during the day.
Each evening the accounts were per-
manently tabulated and kept for any
later day references which might &C.
cur, assisting in making a decided
point.
In this simple way a great deal of
the tax and responsibility of endeavor-
ing to recollect this or that happening
on the farm was removed and the to-
morrow begun afresh-every day in
reality a new beginning with the pre-
ceding days hard work forgotten
cleaned off the slate and the minds Of
proprietor and helpers.
One has no idea how often such a
slate will prove the many instances
and transactions taking place in a year
on farm of only ten acres, though at
the time they seem of trif1ing account
but later are worth recalling for some
purpose to some one who wishes data
This kind of a written record re-
freshes and proves interesting to look
over at any time; it tells of a certain
amount of labor that has been passed
over, of blunders, successes, failures
that have been entirely forgotten.
1t also gives history of the help
employed, which is of Importance in
recommending them to others.
IN the various industries of stock
raising, poultry work, fruit growing,
dairying, hay and grain raising, in
erecting buildings, the whole story
may be given off the SLATE tally day
by day by those most interested on the
farm.-F. r.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 26-1914.
Biz Ones for Little ones.

Years ago, in north Missouri, there
lived a certain backwoods farmer who
had a singular faculty for overlooking
the most obvious things. Once he
swan his horse across a river and
stopped at a house near by to borrow
a bucket.
Il want to water my boss down here
at the river" he explained.
On another occasion he approached
a neighbor and surprised him with the
offer of a trade
I'D like to swap my three big pigs, :"
he said, for three little pigs"
Whats that?" demanded the aston
ished neighbor.
We'll, you see" answered the 9th
er, my pigs have got too big for their
pen. Youths Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
LIED FOUNTAIN LION
HORSE MORE THAN A MATCH
FOR FOE IN FAIR FIGHT.
Had Opportunity to Run, But Eravely
St7od His Ground and Crushed
the SKULL CT His Ensmy in
the Last Round.

The following, among hundreds OF
similar incidents, seems TO be well
authenticated;
Some years ago a hunter in Nyo-
ming territory was camping under the
Wind river, vel! up in the maintains.
He had horse CT fire breed, and
had selected a snail bunch Of cotton
wood trees fer his camp. while, at
little distance, under an unusually
large tree Of the same kind, ard apart
from all the others, he STABBED his
stallion.
1t could hardly be called stabling-
for the horse was picketed, and the
tree formed his shelter.
One night the hunter was aroused
from q sound sleep by a neigh from
his horse, which sounded rather like
rage than alarm. American horses
are often quick to detect the approach
OF Indians, as well as beasts OF prey,
and the hunter was soon upon his
feet, and looking in the direction Of
his horse.
The animal was standing in the full
light of a bright moon, and seemed to
be staring at an object in The branches
Of the tree. As the hunter locked
the branches were violently agitated,
a dreadful yelling scream was heard,
and a dark object, which was a noun
tain lion. landed on the back Of the
horse. The latter sprang into the air,
with a mad scream, little inferior in
shTillness and rage to that Of his
enemy.
He returned to the ground with
great concussien. but failed to shake
off the mountain lion, SO closely did
the latter cling to his prey. Blood
began to appear on the horses neck
and shoulders, and the lion was tear
ing his way to his jugular, to let out
the gallant beasts life.
Apparently realizing his full danger,
before his master could do anything,
the horse snapped the picket rope
and sprang into a dense tangle of
boughs, and the mountain lion was
torn from his seat and hurled back
with great violence. The stallion
passed. through IuS IIichSC anu Iueu
turned to confront his enemy in the
open space, never offering to run
away.
The lion, quickly recovering himself,
and mad with the taste of blood,
sprang once more into the branches of
the big tree and made another leap to-
ward the horse, but missed his aim.
Then he began a series Of circles
around the horse, getting nearer and
nearer each time, and at last made
another leap.
But the brave horse was ready for
him, and with the gapidity of thought
changed front and his hind feet struck
the lion full in the breast.
The animal rolled over and over,
with yells, Of pain and rage. but then
came on again.
This time he came to his death, for
the horses heels struck him fairly
between the eyes, and crushed his
skull clean across. He gave a few
convulsive struggles and then stiffened
in death, while the triumphant stall
lion, stood neighing and paving the
ground in token Of victory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

well, and l now have two dne baby
girls. cannot praise Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound too highly
for what it has done for me. l always
speak word in favor of your medicine
to other women who suffer when have
an opportunity. - Mrs. H. T. WINN,
1925 Fremont Ave, Kansas City, Mo.
Observation-Disclosures saws:
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sleep, had bad stomach and was in
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medicines and different patent medi-
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and walk long distance without feeling
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use this letter. Mrs. CHARLIE BAG
LEY, r. 3, Cumming, Ga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Don't Starve the Sow

Why starve the old SOW? Have you
ever noticed that all animals that are
about to produce young have a ten
dency to lay on flesh? This is natures
reserve force. Why make the SOW an
exception to this rule by keeping her
thin and in rundown condition? She
may have more pigs at narrowing
time, but her litter will tell a different
story when ready to be weaned if she
is allowed to be kept thin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
REMEDY FOR W0oLLY kP.4l.
Stems viii Prove Effective in
Eradication OF Insects.
RY E H HuLMaNA

Some effective remedies for the
wooIly aphis are as follows:
For the apple root form, which
causes knots OF swellings on the small
CT roots-TemoFe the earth, three or
four inches of soil, ABOUT the crown
for a distance OF two 10 four feet from
the tree and sprinkle in four 10 six
pounds Of finely powdered tobacco.
Waste tobacco stems, which can be
purchased very cheaply, can be used
in place Of powdered tobacco.
Natural enemies do far more than
is generally supposed toward reducing
the number of aphids, but in a dry
season, especially, nature mus be as
sisted if these insects are 10 be kept
reduced to nondestructive numbers.
Kerosene emulsion is an eGcient
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
GROUND GRAIN FOR THE HOGS
No Other Way That Feed VIII Prove
More Satisfactory or Go Further
Than in Stop.

There is no way that grain viii go
farther, or make more satisfactory
gains when fed to pigs, than when
ground and made into slop 1t should
be finely ground for this purpose and
should be soaked at least six hours be-
fore feeding.
Do not make this slop so thin that
the pigs need twice the amount to
get a reasonable feed of the meal, and
don't make it SO thick that 1t won't
run readily the, whole length of the
trough.
Feed them as much of this slop as
they need, and then let them have &C
cess TO plenty Of pure water, and they
will drink no more than is good for
them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Misre adino,

A detective said to reporter apro-
pos of celebrated case:
Here our friends misread the evil
dence. 1t is easy to misread evidence,
you know. For instance:
"a farmer the other day net a
tramp carrying a pitchfork
Holy smoke, Weary the farmer
said, L congratulate you! You're car
rying a pitchfork. That's sure EVIL
dence that you're going to work at
last
"'Me work? Not on your life,' the
tramp replied, with a good-natured
laugh. I borried to brile slice o.
ham on
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
SUCCESS In Hoo Rreedinn-

One Of the most successful hog
breeders in Illinois says that he never
breeds from sows under II months
and never keeps his breeding stock
fat. This man thinks that much trou-
Bile with very young pigs is caused by
feeding them too early and that they
should not be fed until they have
grown big enough to exhaust their
mothers milk entirely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Mans Job.

Nine. Joire. the Paris dressmaker,
was talking about the complicated
draperies of the new spring gowns.
They're very hard to put on and
take off, she said. Husbands curse
them. l know a husband who groaned
one night after the theater
Hooks and eyes like these must
have been invented by the devil for
mans undoing'"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
CUTTING and Polishinu-

The Rev. Holman Black was con-
graduated in Denver by a reporter,
after an eloquent sermon, on his mas
terry of pulpit oratory.
What is your secret, sir?" the re-
porter asked.
Well was DR. Blacks smiling an
swer, "a preacher should always re-
member that while there are sermons
In stone, the more precious a stone
is, the more carefully it must be cut
and polished"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Soybeans and cowneas

The power of the soybeans and
cowpeas to gather nitrogen from the
air, the large amount Of organic mat
ter they are capable of producing and
their beneficial effect upon the filth
of heavy soils are qualities which
commend them in the highest degree,
to say nothing Of their value as feed
ing stuffs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Chicken Hawk In EIioht.

Saw chicken hawk in fight, which
suggests the motion OF a notorcar.
No Tapping, no soaring, but a series
of quick, explosive beats of the wings,
each sending the bird forward in a
leap Of several yards. The Kicker
gives five strokes, then iump.-From
"a Farmers Notebook"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
MRS. WINN'S
ADVICE TO women
Take Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and be
Restored to Health.
Kansas City, Mo. -" The doctors told
me / would never be a mother. Every

m onth the pains
were so bad that I
could not bear my
weight on one foot.
i began taking Ly-
.dia E. Pink h a ms
" e G e t a BILE Com
pound and had not
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tie W h en- / felt
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Value of Fertilizers.

Commercial fertilizers are mainly
valuable because they furnish the ele-
ments of nitrogen, phosphorus and po-
tassium, which serve as foods and not
stimuiants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Live Fence Posts Best.

Live fence posts are better than
come less valuable every year, while
the former increase in size and value
constantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Natural Consequence,

You made but sorry appearance
at the party, jim"
"Of course l did. Wouldn't any ap-
pearance be sorry that hadn't glad
rags?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

remedy. Add one part of a boiled
mixture Of one-half pound of common
soap and a gallon of water, two parts
Of kerosene, dilute with cold water
to form Is to 20 parts. A double hand
ful Of refuse tobacco boiled in a gal
Ion of water and diluted to form six
or eight gallons, is a valuable and cas-
lily prepared remedy.
Carbolic soap dissolved and so I'll
luted that a decided odor OF carboflc
odor still remains, is another very ef-
fective remedy.
Preventive measures may be fol
lowed by thoroughly washing in
strong soapsuds the roots of young
trees on transportation in case the
presence of the aphids is suspected.
Oftentimes it may prove best to de-
stroy badly infected tree, and re-
placed if at all, by some tree other
than an apple.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Many Things to Avoid.

The only way to surely avoid plum
blight. strawberry troubles, potato
scab, corn smut, etc, is to have none
of these things on the place. All too
many are trying out this plan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Goinu to Extremes.

When taken to police headquarters
Proud said that his home was in
heaven. He is believed to be from
Chicago Sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Patience Personified.

The man who shot himself only
after he had married his eighth wife
must have been astonished at his own
moderation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
The Up-to-Date Way.

1T is affecting to see pretty Mrs.
Youngbride cry when she wants to
gain her point
Indeed, it is quite a moving pic
tdre show"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Outward Bound.

Have you an opening here for me?'
asked the assertive young man. YES,
answered the capitalist It's right
behind you"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Location for Gooseherrx

The gooseberry does best in partial
shade-the east side of clump of
trees or a building Is fine for 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Dull READING.

misunderstanding interesting in
the paper?
Wife-No, nobody l know in the
deaths.-Le Rire.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Keen After the Insects

find, but It takes a sharp eye to 10
cate the mites Keep after them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
In Hidinu.

Hips are coming in again"
Murray! Now mother can como
back from Europe. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

Muggins-'Is she pretty?" Buggins
No; ugly as sin. l taught her to
swim in three lessons"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

In her search for knowledge even
the married woman may be Miss in
formed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL. YOU
Try Murine kye Remedy for Red Weak, Watery
Eyes and tfranuldted Eyelids; No SmartinE-
just Eye Comfort. Write for Book of the Eve
by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Literally.

Literally.
Suppose I give you some cancels
hair underwear for your birthday"
"Pd be tickled to DEATH"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

Men dislike details, but women want
the full particulars
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Maybe

q believe that fellow cheats him.
self"
What makes you think so?"
He's his own lawyer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25

81 e E1ES @G-zSA Watson Z. CoYeys1a n, Wash
- 81 - - "a ingt3n, Dc. Books free. High
p & k0ES - est references Best results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-25
Builds Up Fertility.

Dairy builds up rather than depletes
soil fertility.