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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
BACKYARD INDUSTRY
FIRST DIFFICULTY WITH BEES is
SELECTION OF STOCK.
Little Search VIII Usually Disclose
Beekeeper Within Short Radius of
Home-Best to Begin With
Only One Colony
BY F. G. BERMAN.l


Nearly everyone who has a small
open space has felt at one time or
another, a longing for the occupation
of tending bees, but most people are
frightened away from the undertak-
ing by the difficulties that seem to pre-
sent themselves. In the first place,
they are puzzled to know how to fill
the cookbook requirements of first
catch your hare, that is, they do not
know where or how to get the bees.
A little looking into the question
will usually disclose the fact that some
one within the radius of five or ten
miles of you, is a beekeeper; If this
is the case 1t is we'll to buy your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Tax on Windows.

If the tax on doors and windows dis
appears in France with the new fiscal
reform, the archaeologists. say the
Paris papers, will not regret it, for il
was more than an artistic misdeed.
When it was created more than cen
fury ago the taxpayers, especially in
the provinces, sought to diminish the
imposed tax. Little rural windows
were made out of the "grandes bour-
geoises," and there was much talk of
the detriment to art and health there
By. Today in replastering the walls of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
DYNAMITER is FOUND GUILTY.
George koscak Convicted by Jury of
Transporting Explosive.

Kenosha, Wis, Feb. 27.-George
Koscak, tried in the circuit court on
charge of transporting dynamite from
Racine to Kenosha to be used in the
destruction of the home of Jerry W.
Decou, a member of the Kenosha
board of health and factory manager
of the plant of the Thomas B. Jeffery
company, was found guilty of the
charges by jury in the circuit court.
The jury was out % hours. The case
has been the most bitter tried in this
county. Koscak, a poor Austrian
laborer, has had the most elaborate
defense ever offered to man for any
crime committed here in recent years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
10 Study U. s. Hiohbrows-

New York, Feb. 27.-Paul Reboux,
the French critic and novelist, arrived
here with his wife on the steamer
Olympic He will spend several weeks
studying the literary and intellectual
life of the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
SlXnn Not a Candidate

Albany, N. Y, Feb. PSI am not
a candidate for any Office" said Gov
ernor GIynn when his attention was
called to reports that D. F. Malone,
collector of the port at New York.
had named him for senator.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
FEED BLIND sTAGeERs CAUSE.
Warning to Horse Owners Issued
From Washington.

Washington, Feb 2S.-Forage pois-
oning or blind staggers," a disease
which has killed thousands of horses
in Texas, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.
is to be combatted by the department
of agriculture in a campaign covering
16 states, according to a bulletin of
instructions issued here.
Fresh forage, chiefly newly cut hay,
causes the disease and the department
urges a complete change of feed as a
remedy. Fake representatives. are de-
nounced by the department which says
these compounds killed 1900 out of
1000 unaffected horses treated in Ne
braska.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

To Name u. S. Bank Body in April.
Washington, Feb. 28.-Because the
committee which will put the cur
rency law into effect will not report
before April 1 the president does not
expect to announce the membership
of the federal reserve board until then,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Douohertv TO Be Tried as For,.-

Peoria. H., Feb. 26.-Newton G..
Dougherty, 6029 Kimbark avenue, Chi
cago, former president of the National
Education association. consented to
stand trial in Peoria on the charge Of
forgery,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
New Counterfeit $40 Bill Out,

Washington, Feb. 28.-'D46792035"
Is the number of a new counterfeit SO
note, the scret service announces in
a circular. The note is of the series
Of 1901. 1t is a fairly good imi-
tation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Vincent Astor Has Severe Cold.

New York, Feb. PA severe cold
that has settled upon his chest has
seriously interfered with the many
activities of Vincent Aston. The young
man, it was learned, has been con-
fined to his town house for a week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
CurIev Out of CONGRESS-

Boston, Feb. 26.-Mayor James NJ.
Curley announced his resignation of
his seat in congress. He said he took
the step as a result of the action of
James R. Mann, minority leader, who
introduced a resolution in congress.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 26,-Jim Conley.
negro sweepet at the National Pencil
plant wher Mary Phagan was slain
for which crime Leo NJ. Frank was
sentenced to death, was found guilty
of completely and given year in Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
An.arotio Exnedition Returns

Adelaide, Feb. 27.-The Mawson ex-
petition is returning from the antarc-
tic after two years exploration of
Adeleland Their vessel, the Aurora,
reports all we'll The ship is expected
in port this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
penorted Miners at BANQUET.

London, Feb. 2S.-The nine labor
leaders. who were deported from
South Africa several weeks ago, were
guests of honor at a dinner given by
the labor members of parliament on
Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Wounds Wife and Kills Self,

Champaign, H., Feb. 27.-William
Smith, thirty-stx years old, of Cham
paign, quarreled with his wife and
shot her twice then took carbolic acid
and died on Wednesday. His wife will
probably recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Woman Deemed Not > Suicide

Lexington, KY, Feb. 27-Investiga-
ton into death of Mrs. Laura Simpson
is up to grand jury. The coroner's
jury returned a noncommittal verdict.
Evidence tended to show death by a
gunshot wound was not suicide.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Sixteen Bullet Holes in Corpse.

Olean, n. Y, Feb. 26.-When Coro-
ner Caesar Smith opened the casket
containing the body of William Lo-
barger, who died at Manningsport, La,
it was found that the dead man had
is bullet holes in his head.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Ten-Pound Boy for Doctor Wiley.

Washington, Feb. 2S-There ar
rived at the home of Pure Food" Doc
tor Harvey W. Wiley a ten-pound boy
on Thursday. The scion of the house
of Wiley will be known as John Pres
ton Wiley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Believe Milwaukee Girl Kidnapped

Milwaukee, Feb. 27-Milwaukee po-
lice are endeavoring to solve what Is
believed to be a kidnapping mystery in
the disappearance of Stella Cizywska,
aged fourteen. The girl has been miss
ing since Monday noon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
UNITY SOUGHT BY c. o. p.
Committee of West Virginia Issues
Address to People.

Communities OF WEST Virginia ISSUES
Address to People.
Charleston, w. Va, Feb. 2S.-The
Republican state executive committee
issued an address to the people Of
West Virginia reaffirming the Hunt
ington platform of 1912, which was
practically the same as that adopted
by the Progressiyes that year. The
committee also took the ground that
constitutional amendments for the
initiative, referendum and recall
should be submitted to a vote of the
people. This action followed a meet
ing which was designed to bring all
factions of the party together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Keen Record of Trees.

Every tree in the orchard should be
numbered and a record of each tree
kept in a book for the purpose. Write
down the date and from whom pur-
chased. One soon has most inter
esting history Of his trees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Avoid Sour Ennd

Il you have lost good many young
chicks during the past season and can
find no other reason, it may be you
will remember they had access
to sour food This will kill them
quickly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Overfeedinu Hens.

Overlooking the hens causes the ma
jority Of cases Of indigestion, bowel
trouble, diseases of the liver and other
ailments of the intestines and crop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
ALWAYS in Demand.

There is one kind Of stock that is
never a drug on the market-the fresh
mich cow. She costs less to raise
and sells for more than beef steer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

ancient edifces there are often discoy-
cred magnificent windows often of the
renaissance covered in whole or in
part; the mullions have been broken
and the damage is irreparable. This
was one incident in the window tax
that the legislators of the revolution
airy period certainly did not foresee.-
Indianapolis News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
New One,

do you owe your downfall to De.
mon RUM" asked the prison visitor
81 never heard of the brand" re.
piled the convict.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Increase Meat Output.

The output of meat on the average
farm can be increased by the pre-
vention Of waste.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
RevIVino Old Orchard.

An unfruitful orchard may offen be
brought into bearing by a good lppli-
cation Of stable manure Now IS
good time to apply it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
NEW JOB FOR J. w. FOLK.

Offered Position as Legal Adviser to
Commerce Board.
Washington, Feb. 2S.-Joseph w.
Folk, solicitor of the state department
and former governor of Missouri, has
been offered and probably will accept
the new post of chief counsel for the
interstate commerce commission, at
salary of $4,000 a year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Good Horses In Demand.

It Is well TO remember that theirs
are ten buyers for horses worth 5000
and upward to one that is worth 500
or less.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
CUTTING Brick Butter.

When cutting a brick of butter In
squares, dip the knife in hot water.
Your squares will be more even.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

One Way of Handling a Swarm.
bees close at home, even if they are
common bees and in box hive.
OF course, it is best to begin with
only one colony, which consists of one
queen and few hundred drones and
from twenty to fifty thousand workers.
This will keep you fully occupied at
first and furnish you with experience
which would be costly if obtained on
larger scale.
Your colony of common bees in
box hive should not cost you more
than $500. After you can remove
them to a movable frame hive and
Italianize them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Wrong Again.

There is nothing new under ths
sum-" quoted the sage.
How about antique furniture9
asked the fool
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Russians the saner Race.

In Russia only eleven in ten thou.
sand people are mad; in England the
rate is 81 in ten thousand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Water for Cows.

Be sure that your cows are provided
With plenty Of fresh water a. all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
.Iudninn 4 Heifer.

A cows milking quality should not
be Judged by her first years perform
ance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
Isolate AIIIno Fowls,

ONFFSa
All sick fowls should be isolated
Immediately or infection may be car
RED through the entire flock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
SIR JOHN TENNEL is DEAD.
Famous Punch Cartoonist, AGED "a,
Passes Away at London.

Famous Punch Cartoonist, Aged "a,
Passes Away at London.
London, England, Feb. 28.-Sir John
Tenniel, for many decades the lead
ing British cartoonist, died at the age
of ninety-four years.
Sir John was the famous English
cartoonist who so mercilessly carica-
tured Abraham Lincoln during the
Civil war He was the dean of the
worlds great political cartoonists
Tenniel held the record for contin-
uous service. Fifty years were passed
with scarcely holiday, as cartoonist
On Lincoln's death TennieFs bit
terness against him disappeared. His
cartoon pictured Britannia in sorrow
laying a wreath upon the martyred
Americans bier. with Shirley Brooks
lines:
you lay a wreath on murdered Lin
coins bier,
You who with mocking pencil wont
to trace,
Broad for the self-complacent British
sheer
His length of shambling limb, his
furrowed face"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05

Sprouted oats make fine poultry
feed In winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-03-05
U. S. District JUDGE Drops Dead.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 27.-Judge
James S. Young of the western dis
trict of Pennsylvania, United States
court, dropped dead in his Dallas ave-
nue. home here. Death was due to
heart failure
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

LUCREZIA BORI beauty?
IF a woman does the work required
of her better than any one else that
could be hired for the same money, dc
You think it matters whether she has
the wrinkles ironcd out of her face
or her hair dressed in the latest fash
ion?"
These are some of the questions ask
cd in a letter received from woman
who tells me that she is forty years
old. looks it, and doesn't care, earns
1850 a year, and has no sympathy with
all this foolish twaddIe about beauty
and youth
She must be a capable woman to earn
that salary. but # she is sincere in her
contempt for the effort to look one 5
best she is pitifUily short-sighted. Also.
It Is not beyond the possibility OF hap
penings that she will wake up some
day and find some woman who believes
in looking attractive as well as COM
petent walking away with her job.
Look Your Best.
think it is of the utmost Importance
that the business woman shall keep her
figure, her complexion, her youth, her
charm II is part of her business equip
ment. The man who earns e good sal
airy and has a good position, or a bust
ness of his own. keeps himself looking
worthy of his place in the business
world. He knows it will gain him more
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
The Lure of the FiUe-in- One
BY MRS. CHRISTINE FREDERICK.

Nor am I In favor of the ten
piece combination which consists Of
set of wonderful separate kettles.
poachers and bakers which the
housewife Is supposed to put to-
gether with marvellous legerde-
main thus resulting in new kettles,
new poacners and new bakers
sis and combinations which are
good. Hike the two pans on one burn
er, or the various inserts TO ket-
ties and steamers But, as q rule. IL
II much better to buy single. good
utensils with q single definite pur-
pose than II In to purchase articles
having supposedly many remarkable
combinations. 1t Is not possible for
q manufacturer to make such q pot
that Is also satisfactory for several
different purposes Of a pot. The
handles don't At, the lids don't
match up, and II Is impossible for
a pot to be all things to all pur-
poses
II you need a can opener. pur-
chase the best there Ia. II you need
q corkscrew. buy a good one IL
size for your needs. Do not try to
get three good tools for the price OF
one poor one, and buy an tnteriock-
ing can opener. corkscrew and graf
err. because, as some one said on an
other occasion: There amt no such
animalr'
Just AZ soon as see q high-grads
carpenter using a combination saw,
hammer, and chisel, then I Will be-
iieye that combination tools for the
household are anything but cheap.
clap-trsp novelties put out to sell
and not to give satisfactory and eni-
Gent service as real tools.
Copyrixht. Newspaper Feature Service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

it means that Mrs. So-dnd-So Dress
Is largely in white, does not wear
costumes that are flagrantly elabo-
rate, and concerns herself about
the details of her costume. The
ultimate result, refined and
tailored neatness which does not
mean severity, stamps her apart
from other Women of her same
class who run to the cOlOrs which
make inharmonious combinations
with their surroundings.
A counterpart Of this costume OF
white golfne and ratine mas seen
at the polo grounds of the Meddow-
brook Hunt Club recently, attract
ing a great deal of attention. Yet
neither is it loud, nor does it de-
pend upon any Of the fredklShnesS
of modern styles to call attention.
White goltine, and pink and
white striped ratine are the ma
terials used. A large conventional
design of embroidery is made on
the blouse at the neck, over the
hips, and on the sleeves. The con-
serpatipe belt is of the gOlfne, and
the white straw hat has a crown OF
pink tlowered pussy-willoW silk.
White buckSkin high button shoes
are worn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Useful Hints for theHousewife
BY Ann Marie Loud

I soiled clothes IS made with equal guam
titles of turpentine. kerosene. and lime
water mixed. Wet the sOiled garments
with the mixture and after letting them
stand in water enough to cover them
wash with warm suds
All soaps are better IL they are shaVen
and dissolved in the water. Soap jelly
Is made by shaving a bar of soap ana
! letting IL simmer in boiling water I'LL
, II becomes thick like Jelly. A teaspoon
full of bUraX will soften il.
There are several merit OriOus washing
machines On the market. one OF the
things 1" remember is using any OF
them is that the water should he boil
worked as rapidly and as long as Is
called for in the directions.
In washing. always try 10 have the
water the same temperature through
clothes should he wet thoroughly with
cold water. and should be set to boil
in cold water
In removing clothes from the line.
much trouble will be saved II they are
pulled into shape and folded smoothly.
Especially is This true of table linen
and bed linen. In ironing table cloths
and napkins. he sure TO iron with the
warp. They should be irOned first on
the wrong side and then on the right.
One of the things to remember on
wash day is to have the kitchen freed
of other work before the washing be-
gins. DO up the breakfast dishes and
get them out OF the way. or course.
this applies to the apartment or the
small house. where there is no separate
laundry. the tubs being in the kitchen.
In starching fine things where only
the stiffness OF new finish Is desired, a
cup Of gum arabic dissolved in a quart
Of boiling water Is better than starch.
Squeeze the articles. instead of wiring
ing them, shake out the wrinkles, ana
hang them to drv with due regard to
the warp of the material.
Copyright. 1914. Newspaper Feature ssrvics)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
Answers to Health
Questions

NJ. A. B.-What shall I do for face
breaking out in white splotche: and
itching?
Small doses of thyroid extract,
watched by your doctor. and sesame oil
With reSorcin, ten grains to the ounce,
should stop it.
A. M.-What will take a dark ring on
my neck?
Chlorate OF potash: weak oxide acid
a poison: peroxide of barium-slightIy
caustic. and exposure OF the neck to
sunlight and seawater. Be cautious In
their use.
H. R.-What causes lines under the
eyes? Is there any remedy?
Worry. excitement, loss of sleep, late
hours cause them. Retire early and
cease worrying.
NJ. p. b have dark hair and I have
just discovered in back of nv head a
strand of hair white as cotton. 1t has
grown twice the length since I first
saw 1t. What can I do? What is
cause?
The causes are varied and unknown.
Henna salve made m any drug store
will stain 1t harmlessly.
L. Moody-What Is a good remedy for
falling hair and which will promote its
growth?
Try the electric hair brush and scalp
massage, and use this twice a day:
Resorcin. Is grains: balsam peru, u
dram; sulphur lott. 4 drains; castor oil,
Il drains; oil theobromine, drains
DR.. Hfrshbero tofH dnstcer question,
for readers of this paper on medical
hT0ienic and sanitation subjects that are
Of general interest. He tUiH not under
take 10 prescribe or offer advice for IN
diridunl cases. Where the subject is not
Of general interest letters tcilI be an
strered personally II a stamped and dd-
dressed envelope is enclosed. Address al
Inquiries to DR.. L. K. Hrshbero, care
this office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10
A Patriotic Suggestion.
are worn

In the following advertisement clipped
from recent issue of the London
Times is chance to get an island
cheap:
Scion of Noble House has ISLAND
for SALE-Wild scenery and PERCEPTIONS
cliffs: single gun on adjacent mainland
would dominate only possible place Of
decentralization. Ideal for colonization
by suffragettes. The advertiser il Con-
servstiye he would gladly como to bar
gain terms with present government or
high minded philanthrop!st with coun-
try's veal at heart-Box CAS-. The
TimAG
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-10

| ones ana Tat ones, p'is germs and blood
poisoning ones. In short. those which
cause boils. pimples. blackheads. dan
druff. pink eye. and other minor dis
eases.
OF the third group. the linens used BY
INDIVIDUALS sick with various ailmentA
almost all varieties Of vicious bacteria
from tuberculosis to diphtheria were
present in abundanop.
The Modern Substitute.
what shall I dor you ask fondly,
with my old family friend, the hand
kerchief? What is 10 replace itY'
Il 1t really necessary? II you needs
must use something in lieu of the
handkerchief to wipe away the briny
tears. cast your clean lace. linen and
paper kerchiefs into the garrett. and
take up the use Of little tampons OF
sterilized. absorbent cotton
Envelopes to fit milady's hand satchel
with bits OF cotton in them are now
available. These may be had at sun
dry places The eyes, nose. bps, ears
or face may be mopped with them.
They are then returned to the minia-
ture envelope or package At an OPP
perfume time these are burned with all
the associated microbes of disease.
tuberculosis, erysipelas. carbuncles,
colds" and all the fnfec-
tious human Ills are now borne by the
respected handkerchief. Many victims
of these maladies would have escaped
their ravages had bits Of absorbent cot
ton. or even paper ones, been In use and
thereafter burned.
(Copyright. 1914. Newspaper Feature service)