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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15


found it eXpedient to sit under an umbrella. The
dining had couple of inches of water on the
floor and found it necessary to wear rubbers
when going in to our meals
"Buenos Aires is an interesting seaport with
a wonderful waterfront and dock system. How
ever, it is i'll some respects one of the deadest
places imaginable.
No respectable woman of the country is to be
found in the innumeTable cafes Of an evening, for
the reason that she would not be safe from in
suit. The only place of amusement where the
young women of the city go is the opera
house, and this has only a brief season.
AS an example of up-to-date construction and
equipment the railroad which runs from Santos to
Sac Paulo in Brazil, commands attention. 1t is
doubtful if there is anything more complete any
where on earth The road is only % miles long,
but so far as / could discover the only thing they
overlooked their endeavors to outstrip all 9th
ers was gid the telegraph poles and to use GOLD
wires.
The road impressed me SO that | made sore
inquiries, and discovered the reason 70" this Law
ish expenditure. 1t seems that one of the terms
under which the concession was granted 'vas hat
all profits above per cent were to so to the gov
eminent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
WEAVING THE TURKISH RUG
Monotouous and Painful Task at
Which Women and Girls
Are Employed.

Carpet weaving is the chief mechan-
teal industry OF this region and is
recognized business of at least three
OF the seven Smyrna. Thyatira
and Philadelphia Imagine a large,
bare room. in front Of US is a great
frame, perhaps 20 feet in width; in
front of the frame are seated half q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
The Office Bow.

"AIr. Lane called again this morn
ing, sir, said the new office boy, as
his employer entered.
Very well. Did you tell him I'd
gone to Europe, as I directed"
morning
THAT was right, sonnie. And what
did he say"
He wanted to know when you'd be
back, sir, and I said after lunch"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
a Cautious Porter

So you gave up the job at the
aepot?"
Yes, sub. ] ain liftin' no mo suit
cases When dem militant sufragettes
IS SO busy dar ain no tellin' which
Of EN- is kerryin' wardrobe an which
is kerryin' dynamite"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

Waupaca.-The Waupaca County
Agricultural association has elected as
officers: President, H. Ref; vice presi-
dent, Lawrence Miller; secretary, H.
Glocke. and treasurer, II. j. Becker.
Madison.-W With the expenditure of
S435. 1872 for 1913, the state has spent
S4,6O5151.44 on its new $1,000 900
statehouse, of which only the dome
and north wing are lacking.
Oshkosh-On New Years day the
$50 members of the Oshkosh Elks'
lodge No. 292 opened their s75, 900
clubhouse to their friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

Are you afraid of the dark? There
Isn't a chance of you seeing a ghost
If you are color blind, which may fur
nish YOU ray of comfort for the
beauties of landscape and floral decor
atiouS you may have missed during
your lifetime DR.. August hummer.
head of the physical Institute of the
University of Breslau, in Germany. is
authority for this.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

the effect of apparitions that come and
so and change their shapes. The color
blind person lacks the cones and his
rods act with extraordinary outline Of
things as long as there is the least
amount OF light present That means
that he never sees ghosts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Without 4 Doubt.

Book Agent-Here's a book you
can't afford to be without Every
Man His Own Lawyer"
Farmer Jones (who once had law
suit)-Humph. / think an honester
name for that book would be Every
Man His Own Worst Enemy. Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Carefully EXPLAINED.

You advertise no mosquitoes,
said the summer boarder, as he slap
ped his cheek.
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossel;
we put that in the same as some
hotels say no dogs, meanin' that they
will not be wanted"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Prevent Potatoes sproutIna.

Before putting away for use on.
table, keep potatoes in tub Of boiling
water for FIVE minutes. Pour water
off and lay potatoes on boards, one
layer deep, in dry place. Handles
carefully
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
The MORNING After,

Guest (of the previous evenings
bachelor party)-I say, old man.
what's the matter with your pictures
this morning." Festive Host-"Can'c
make it out, old chappie. | put them
all straight after you fellows left
last night"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Frank EXCLAMATION.

why do you always ask me to sing
that particular song?" asked the young
woman. is there something about
the sentiment that appeals to your
NO" replied her father, I'D rather
have you sing a tune I've gotten used
TO than try something new"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
An Ancient Saying.
.J&gbitters drains
His glass in haste
And then explains,
Il hate the taste. "
hammered CondoIence.

Neighbor-And bows yer guild man
this mOrnin', Mrs. Tamson?
Mrs Tamson-He deed last NIGHT.
Neighbor-I'm real sorry to hear
that. Yell no remember if he hap
pened to say onything about a pot OF
green paint before he slippet awa?-
Punch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
The Barber 3juffed

''The barber never annoys you about
tonic or sea foam"
Never"
Never tries to sell you shampoo
or a massage that you don't want.
What's your secret"
I've got him on the densive I'm
trying to sell him some life insur-
ance."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
a SURE Sidn.

81 think our servant is planning to
go somewhere else to work"
What makes you think SO? She
seems to be quite contented here.
Il know, but she told me this morn
ing that her grandmother is not ex-
pected to live"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Misdirected Enerny.

"A famous educator says everybody
ought to read little poetry every
day"
4 agree with him. If more people
would read poetry every day, perhaps
there wouldn't be so many trying to
write it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Quite Another Pair of Shoes.

Head Of Shoe establishment
Bought EN- here two days ago, and
gone like that ma am. l can't explain
il unless-unless you walked IN
them" lady assents.) "Ah, you SEES
we only make for carriage people,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Would Be Productive Land.

It is estimated that there are mor0
than 100000 acres OF land In thai
Russian steppes which would be ex-
ceediugly well suited to the produces
ton OF cotton If properly irrigated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Both In the Game,

ct is odd the contrast between
those two speakers"
What's odd about them?"
"One has such high-pitched voice.
and the other such bass bawI de-
livery"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Heddinu.

''Will you stand by me in the enter
prise, even If there is danger Of ar
rest?"
Well. I dare say you won't find me
good at q pinch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Ezrnain DaV-

why are all the women fighting to
get into Mortar's drug st0Te?'' asked
the innocent bystander
He is selling out his entire stock of
postage stamps at cost" replied the
traffic officer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
As 70 Women.

'Kipling says that woman is only
a woman, but a good cigar Ia q
smoke"
''That must be what is causing wo-
man 20 emulate the cigar. Have you
noticed her panatella shape7"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
A Good Home Fellow.

Mrs FatIeigh-My husband loves
me dearly; he says that when l am
away the house seems empty
Mrs Slinl-That isn't love necessar-
lily; he may have referred merely TO
your size"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
ATfIuent Homes,

This seems to be a prosperous part
of town"
Well. I should say. so, could lay
my hands on at least dozen English
buffers within block Of where we
stand )"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Seeking a Check,

"Shew me something in the way of
a small check, commanded Slopay.
"One minute interposed the tailor
Suppose you show me something OF
the same sort first"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Disi1eartened.

"Squibbles used to poke a great
deal of fun at the kind of clothes wom-
IN wear
Yes, but that WAS before men be-
gan to wear has- with little bows
behind"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
a Material One

There was GOODNESS between Tom
end Mabel noticed the other night"
you don't say SO"
Yves; they were sitting on opposite,
sides of an ice cream table"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
He Cot His

Father. you say there are ten cords
of wood here I say there are y, a
difference of two cords"
Never mind, son. Go ahead and
split the difference"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Minneapolis. Jan. 10, 1914.

Minneapolis. Jan. 10, 1914.
Wheat-No / hard, S914c; No. 1
northern. 861k c; No. , northern. S5c.
Corn-No. > yellow, $50 soc.
Barley -55067c.
Rye-No. >, $50 soc.
FlaX-1.4S01
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Elm for Both

eBe a good little boy, sammy, and
father will take you to the circus
All right. father. And mother says
if you don't behave yourself she won't
let you take me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Chicago. Jan. 10, 1914.

Beeves, 6.70@9.30: stockers
and feeders, 5000 .45: COWS and heif-
ers, 3:50@S.50; calves, 7.00@1l50.
Hogs-Iight, 7.90G6.22; heavy, 7.95
@S.35; rough, 7.S00S 90; pigs, 1000
500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Preserved Memory OF Friend.

OI :
Ten years ago Leonidas Hubbard,
j.. met his death by starvation while
exploring that bIeakest OF lands. Lab
rador. His comrade on the trip, Dill
Ion Wallace, who survived, recently
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

the train? And did it not
show that this particular
compartment belonged 20
the two distinguished Amer
lean travellers? Out with
such dogs as they. And out
they went.
L never learned what be
came of them. The next
morning when we left the
train at Buenos Aires three
ugly looking Spaniards
gIared at US as they trudged
by with their baggage-but
we cared not. All the way
across the plains We had &
compartment 10 ourselves. q
double portion of bedding
and every attention that
the guard could bestow up
on US.
Even then there was
sufficient discomfort. The
rain came down in torrents
throughout the entire trip
The roofs to the coaches
leaked like d sieve. and
some of the passengers who
We're fortunate enough TO
nnseess such an article
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
a Modern Gait.

life is real, Life is earnest
Still We new eXcitements crave;
Some of US get thrills q plenty,
Turkey trotting" to the grave
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

you need exercise, old man. Come
cut and go skating with me-"
why, l haven't been on skates in
twenty years"
We'll, come right along; III get up
party"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Dissatisfied tion.

Men are very hard to please" said
the patient looking woman.
Is your husband finding fault?"
Yes He used to complain because
clothes cost so much. Now he scolds
because there isn't enough material
ing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
Still There,

Beyond the Alps lies Italy"
Twas thus her essay ran.
We're glad 10 know that this is so;
DisproVe it. if you can.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
University of TODAY,

The true university OF these days
is collection of books-Carlyle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

F Won crave the unusual it may be
encountered in South America as
in few other lands Eut before
visiting that part of the world make
sure YOU are wen supplied with
money and in a mood TO put up
with more or less discomfort and
Inconvenience; for the exceptional
viii be your portion in this line
as well as in others" says Frederic
5 Isham. author and globe trotter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15
a Astronomical.

| inches of carpet two feet wide
/ Christian Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-15

War Corresponds you just
sank friendly vessel.
The Turkish Naval Commander =
Well, we don't seem to be able to sink
an unfriendly vessel-and we've got
to sink something. you know.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

Almost 5000 young men and women,
including 1900 Indians, have already
gone from Hampton institute into the
South and West, equipped in body,
mind, and heart to help their race
get land; build better homes, schools.
and churches; and improve social and
economic conditions. Many of the
Hampton students have literally recon-
structed, in many places, the existing
community life and have brought pros
perity to men and women by helping
them increase their earning power,
and showing them how to use to the
best advantage the resources at their
doors.
Hampton institute aims to train
Negroes and Indians to earn an honest
living and serve unfailingly and un-
selfishly their respective races. The
best white people throughout the
South and West testify that Hampton
has realized it's aims and that they
are firm believers in the value of the
so-called Hampton idea of education.
Hampton institute has set the pace
for that form of vocational education
which fits young people to work with
skill and persistence, and also gives
them broad and sympathetic outlook
on life For As years under the eff
cient leadership of Gen. Samuel c.
Armstrong and DIR. Hollis B. Frissell,
Hampton institute has been training
boys and girls for safe and sane lead
ership in business, in BODYBUILDING,
in improving church. home and social
life throughout the South and West.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

also at another time served with the
Fifth Wisconsin regiment"
Mr.. Allen pointed with pride to his
uniform, musket and other war uten-
sils, and said that when he died he
will be buried in his fun Grand Army
uniform.
Mr.. Allen does no work, living on
the pension he receives, and he says
it is quite enough, even in these hard
times. He has a son and daughter
living, Miss Rachel Allen and Jacob
Allen
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

INiShdlu allel,
years old, who was born in Baltimore
October II, 1915, the son of Richard
Allen and Jane Wilson, is thought to
be the oldest colored man in. Boston
He lives at 1 Hope place off North
Russell sereet, West end
ut was only the other day made
up my mind to tell my life story, for
l wanted to wait until l was 100 years
old, but everybody that comes to see
me said | ought to tell it now," said
Mr.. Allen, who, in spite of his age,
looks well. sleeps well and is without
a pain or ache, except once in a great
while when he has a slight attack of
rheumatism.
Mr. Allen told the Globe reporter all
about his war record, as we'll as his
early life when he was very cruelty
treated on farm five miles out from
the city of Baltimore. His story is as
follows:
My grandfather, grandmother and
mothers two sisters were stolen from
Africa and brought to Baltimore and
sold in the Woodfork Jail
- captain ny lue VI
George Thompson bought them and
set my grandfather and grandmother
free. My mothers two sisters were
in the service of the captains wife for
% years. =
After my mother was set free l
was born. My mother bound me to
her mistress until l was twenty-one
oil forr
Elizabeth Southcomb, and her hus-
bands name was John Plummer
Southcomb
In 1924 Captain Southcomb was
lost at sea. l was put out with an
other man named Johnson-a white
man, of course-in 1927.
Il endured great hardship while
with him, for he treated me very
creully. 1 stayed with him until 1886.
He often came home drunk and abused
me.
Once he came home from the city,
and being enraged at something that
happened to him, he took revenge out
of me- This time he locked me up in
smokehouse for an hour 1t was in the
test day that summer.
HE made fire in the smokehouse.
He called an old lame man named
Stepney and told him l was baking to
death in the smokehouse. Then he
opened the door and called for me to
come out, but didn't come out fast
enough to please him.
would highly approve of his cruel ac-
tion of me, but he didn't. Instead,
Mr.. Stepney and Johnson got into an
argument, Stepney telling him he had
no right to treat me in such a cruel
manner. Mr.. Stepney, as result of
.he argument, struck old man John
son several blows, knocking him
down.
Il was small boy when l became
free, and started out to make my own
living. have been with all kinds of
people in my years, bad and good,
with sailors, gamblers, thieves. and
have been with the very best people
In the world.
I'm 1863 l came to Boston and en-
listed to fill up the quota of Ward six
under John S. Damreil At that time
| served in the Fifth cavalry. | am
a member of Grand Army Post Robert
Bell, whose headquarters are on Joy
street.
During the Civil war l served in
the Bucktail regiment of Pennsylvania
under Captain Taylor. l was with my
regiment at the battle of Bull Run, l
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

j. E. Thompson of Clearview, Okla,
which is one of several prosperous Ne
gro settlements, represents the idea of
big business among Negroes. Thomp-
son controls 5000 acres of farm land;
furnishes employment throughout the
year for many members of his race;
grows crops that are worth selling,
and brings the market to his products;
employs the methods of scientific
farming, and breaches the doctrine Of
keep a-pushing.
The son of slave woman, be be-
gan at the age of thirteen to farm.
Today, at the age of fifty-five, Thomp-
son actually owns 1900 acres. He
raises mules, horses, hogs and cattle.
This is in contrast to his condition in
1871, when he stood on the porch of
a renters hovel and, looking longingly
with his sister into a garden full of
mustard, sighed: IF we only had some
meat, we could cook it in plenty of
mustard"
Logan Morgan, who lives within four
miles of Muskogee, Okla, finds that
no color line is drawn in the market
against his IL and 14-ounce Alberta
peaches, which bring 81 bushel in
the orchard His 81 years of exper-
ience in the Southwest have taught
him the value of remaining quietly at
work and of producing among other
crops peaches that can't be beat
Morgan was married 20 years ago
when he had only six bits and an
SIS pony Now they own 1,400 acres
of land
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

A large. rich deposit of phosphate
has been discovered in the valley of
the Hausco river, about three hundred
miles north of Valparaiso. Government
engineers are preparing a report
thereon, and it is believed to be of
much Importance, since the use of
phosphate on the farm of Chile is in
creasing rapidly with good results.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

A New York homeopath, speaking at
the recent convention in Atlantic City,
said that conserving the eyesight was
a phase of health conservation often
overlooked. He said that 90 per cent
of the blindness in this country was
due to conditions that might have
bean avoided.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

According to figures published by
the Monetary Times of Toronto. the
sum total of American investments in
Canada was $636, 6,9Oi 900 in 1913, as
compared with $417, $4,000 in 1911,
and $279,O75, 900 in 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

During the National Negro Business
league convention at Muskogee, Okla,
it was stated that 100000 Negroes
living in Oklahoma, Kansas Missouri,
Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas now
have under their control, as owners
and renters, about $300,000,00o worth
of farm property and own 10000 farms,
containing 100000 acres of land,
with farm property, land, live stock
and farming implements worth $780,
100000
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

The safety first" idea which has re-
Gently come into general practice on
most American roads is an old one in
Germany and other European coun-
tries where the practice extends to
every form of industry as we'll as the
railroads.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

Eleven surveying parties will be
sent out this year by the United States
Geological Survey to investigate the
mineral resources of Alaska
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

Egypt is adopting modern agricul-
tural machinery after using the most
primitive kinds for thousands Of years.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

There are 692 pawnbrokers' shops
within radius of ten miles from the
Royal Exchange, London.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

Two girls in Budapest who had de-
cided to fight duel over young man
with whom both were in love. have
settled the matter by becoming en-
gagged to the two men who volunteered
to act as their seconds.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

Steel water mains which have been
in constant use at New Bedford, Mass,
during the last II years, have recently
been inspected and show evidence of
life of more than forty-five years be-
fore corrosion destroys them.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

The Jordan is the worlds most
crooked river. wandering 213 miles to
cover 80.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

An apple tree owned by S. w. Alex
interest through the fact that, in the
last year, it has had two crops, giving
each time a different variety Of apple.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

j. B. Reed of Ithaca asserts he has
trained rabbits to dig up and eat all
the weeds in his garden without dam
aging valuable plants.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-12-19

Eight million of the colored people
of the South still live in the country
districts, sometimes in the ratio of
six or seven to one white man.
The Delta independent., 1914-09-25

Judge Dingman of the County Cour.,
held Court last Saturday night be-
ginning at Z O'Clock to finish up the
trial of the case of John G. Anderson
VS.. George Goldbronson. The action
was to recover the rent of farm on
California mesa, the basis being an
alleged breach of the contract of lease,
as the note given for the rent was not
due until October. The crops had
been placed in the hands of Fred II.
Mcconnell, as receiver. The jury
found verdict for the defendant and
reported to court about II; 80 Sunday
morning. The receiver was discharg-
ed and Goldbronson was given charge
of the farm and crops.