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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-04
The Worlds Business

is practically all done with checks.
Those who know, tell US that only
10 cents III real money is used for
each dollar in business transacted.
If nine tenths of the business OF
the world is done by checks, can
YOU afford to try and get along
without a checking ACCOUNT. We
furnish check books free and ex-
plain everything fully.
Start with small amount.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-06-04
First National Bank
Grand Rapids. Wis.

"The Bank that does things for you
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

What is there in this vale of life Half so delightful as a. wife.
 When friendship, love and peace
 combine
 To stamp the marriage bond divine.
 It Is the popular belief that nothing can affect true love. that when a cou- pie have plighted their troth they laugh at all obstacles that might irn- terfere with their marriage.
 The last few months, however, have cast their shadows over many a sun ny love dream. Many a girl who has been stitching away on her wedding dress has laid it away with tears and choking sobs half finished What is the reason? She and her sweetheart have had a heart-toheart talk He has told her in a husky shaking voice that it would be wiser and best to defer the wedding until times change for the better.
 He explains that his position Is uncertain, that bushes has dropped off alarmingly, and 1t is only through the great-heartedness of his employer that the men are kept at work. The girl, who agrees with him, postpones. the date set for the wedding, though she knows such an action is unfortu- nate. It might mean that it could take place later on-this year.. next year, some I11ler---4SFeE.
 The brave sweetheart puts her hand in her lovers and says: sI am willing to share your misfortunes, no matter how hard they may be. If trouble comes to you my place is by your side We need not be afraid to face poverty aye. dire calamity, if we are together.''
 What comforting, inspiring words for despairing man to listen to from lips he IovesI He gains fresh courage. They sit down and talk the situation over and plan. He has to pay $6 week for his board and cheerIes hall bed room. Then there is the laundry bills; socks and undercIothes will wear out for the want of mending, to say nothing of the incidentals. such as the luxury of a cigar now and then to solace his weary hours. Even the suits have to be taken to the tail OTIS for pressing and "a stitch in time.' He has saved very little out of $50 per month. But how long would his nest egg last if he were out of work and vainly searching for some- thing to do?
 s~The se a week will keep two of us,s, the girl answers bravely. Two rooms will suff1ce at the start. I can do my own marketing; cook such wholesome, good meals out of oIds and ends as will do your heart good, heartput strength in you to battle with the world. Leave the laundry work, pressing and clothes mending to me. It is a good wife's duty to at tend to these. If worst should come. might be able to find something to do to tide over the difficulties. if you should lose your position. Remember dear, God never shuts one door un- less He does not open another"
 Can anyone wonder that such a couple wede, even in the face of ad- versailles. and that they prosper, too? Much depends upon whom a man marries these hard times. The girl is doubly dear to him who will stand by him in misfortune, bravely taking her share of the burdens. The fear of this is what keeps many 2 man rom marrying these hard times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
AM AFTERNOON FRoCK.

This model ia striped velvet shows a clever @daptatsOn of the new deep sWathed girdle and the short. cIrcu- lar skirt A cheaper material than yel- vet for developing the frock would be striped serge or velvet striped voiie, the latter of which comes aA low as T5 cents a yard Five yards of 44-inch material are needed to develop the design One yard of 36-tnch lace Is needed for tho transparent sleeves.
 Before starting the waist have a lt- ted lining of percaline or lining. moire. One yard will cost about Is cents If serge is used the gathers may be very scant at the bustitne with plain lines at the shoulders For upper part of waist close under-arm seam as notch cd: then close shoulder seam. Find center front by large 70" perfora4tons: then gather lower edge between double s.rT'' perforations. Sew flare collar to neck and arrange waist on lining, cen ters and under-arm seams even. Stitch lower edge along crossIine Of double esoo'' perforations in underbody and tack shoulder seams together.
 Close sleeve seam and finish lower edge with a bias fold Of silk or satin; then sew into armhole with as little fuI- ness as possible. Now close under-arm seam of swathed lower part of bodice as notched. Turn hem in front; then turn under upper edge on slot perfora- lions. Arrange on underbody, centers and under-arm seams even; stitch low- CT edges together. Bring single small s'os' parforations at upper edge to cor responding perforations in underbody and tack.
 An open-mesh lace to match the sleeves make an effective collar. The skirt is perfectly plain and quite full.
 The greater the originality oR q frock. of course the more it is prized. Woman is fairly put to it to express her own personality in her dresses this season. with SO many different offerings before her. 1t is not the approved cut of the garment nor the popular na- terial that gives the gown it's tndefin- able air Of correctness. It is the wear er,s personality.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

IO-DAY'S POEM
THE HAPPY BIRD.

The happy white-throat on the sway
 ing bough, Rocked by the impulse of the gadding wind That ushers in teh shows of April. now Carols right Joyous1y; and now re-
 clined, Crouching. she clings close to her
 moving seat, To keep her holland till the wind for rest Pauses, she rnutters inward melodies That seem her hearts rich thihlxings But when the branch is still. her little
 breast swells out in rapture's gushing sym
 phonies; And then. against her brown. wing
 softly pressed. he wind comes playin. an enraptured
 guest; This way and that she swings till
 gusts a rise More boisterous in their play, then ,. John Clare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Y. W. c. A.

Despite the inclemency of the wealth CT, many attended the twilight service of the Young Women's Christian as- sociation last Sunday. Rev. John MacLaren Richardson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will give the Thanksgiving talk next Sunday at o'clock. His subject, The Quiet Hour is suggestive of this season, in that it emphasizes tn privilege that is everyone's, Of separation from the busy world while and of meditation upon the conditions. and opportunities made possible since the first Thanks giving Day, and our personal attitude and responsibility to this age.
 Special music will be rendered at the service and tea will be served al the usual social hour following. Seize this opportunity for preparation for Thanksgiving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
ILLEGAL SIGNS
 AND BIILROARDS.

The American Civic Association has issued a leaflet entitled, Illegal Signs in Pennsylvania It takes up the posting of small advertisements on trees, posts, fences. sheds. etc. con- trary to the law of that state. This is a very useful measure of civic inn provement. and one worthy of atten- ton and emulation everywhere.
 A great many of the states now have laws regulating or prohibiting this practice as far as the limits of the highways are concerned. The state that lacks such statutes should have them. It is a matter to which the annual conference of governors, which fhas been in session the past week at Madison, Wis. might we'll have ta- ken up, in an effort to secure uniform treatment of this problem
 A country road is all right in a state of nature. Whatever God put there is a beautiful, if it be nothing more than grass, or even bare rocks or sand. All the works of nature have their own power and compel attention.
 When man comes in. he makes a wreck of it. He. tacks his dinlky ht- tie signs to trees and fences This turns the beauty of outdoor life into the dingy shabbiness of a city alley.
 No one benefits by this form of publicity. These little signs offer nc argument. They do not help an fn- tending purchaser of goods to a more intelligent idea of what he ought to do. They merely yell in his ear when he wishes to be quiet and look l around him.
 Roadside signs are bad enough when they are first put out, newly painted or printed. After batterine from sun, rain, and dust, they soon be come faded and are still more defac ing. It should be legal in every htatae to remove an advertising sigI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

November Had Reached Large Flat added. .sand he wasn't a 200 pound man an heavier than you, but little thin chap. and he hadn't a boat"
 Then how did he get away-by wading?'
 Maybe he waded.'
 elf he did he must have left the stream somewhere" exclaimed.
 Sure
 -Then you1l be able to find his tracks where he landed"
 t'No need to-.
 ssWhy ?''
 Because I'm sure of my man"
 .sIs it the same who held up Dan hfichaels?''
 "Yes"
 With that I had to be satisfied It was late at night when we approached Camp o. We jumped ashore and went the manager lived. A crowd stood round, and two men were holding the. door: one was the burly Thompson. Hello. You needn't bother no more. Nov,'' he shouted. We've got him. ssWho've you got?
 taThe blackguard that robbed us.' .'' -sGoo<iv said November. 4fWho is it?"
 Look at himT'' Thompson banged open the office door and showed us the manager, Close, sitting on a chair by the fire, looking good deal dis heveled.
 4Mr. Closer exclaimed November. ssYes, the boss-no other.'
 sGot evidence?'' inquired November. staring at Close
 .1Tlptop! No one seen him from dark to dawn And we got the boots. Found sem in biscuit tin on shelf in the nhanty just behind here where. he sleeps"
 .sYou fool! was at my accounts all night!' cried Close to Thompson.
 November took no notice.
 .4Who found the boots!'' said he.
 ssCookee, when he was cleaning mp. Found bottle of sleeping stuff, too nearly emptyy' shouted two or three together.
 November whistIed. Good for Cookee. Has he owned up?.' he nod ded at Close. Was they your boots, MT. Closer
 "Yes,'' roared Close.
 'But he denies the robbery!'' said Thompson excitedly.
 .sOf course I deny itr' cried Close.
 Let's see them boots." put in No vember.
 ..The boys took em to the bunk house." said Thompson. 'sSay, Nov. think of him paying us with one hand and robbing us with the other, the''
 "WonderfulY' observed November in his dry way. He continued to stare hard at Close, who at last looked up. and could have sworn saw Novem- Der Joe's dark dashed eyelid 1roop slightly in his direction.
 A change came over the manager @Get out of here" he cried angri1y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

Two years later the town was incor- porated and was given it's present name in honor of Louis XVI of France whose soldiers we-e then helping the Americans In the revolutionary wan . The community enjoyed slow but steady growth, and in 1928 attained the dignity Of being chartered as a city Clarke fought valiantly through out the revolution, and later support ed the French of the Mississippi val ley against the Spaniards. He fell in to extreme poverty in his later years, and died near the town he had foun- ded in 1918.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
LOUISVILLE

1.oufsSll1s was founded In 117s by a number of families under George Ro- gers Clarke The founder of the Kentucky metropolis was born near ATonticellos Va. 16z years ago today. Nov 1s: 1752. He studied survey ing and settled first in Ohio, remov- ing to Kentucky in TITS. At the out break of the revolution he was made general, andS carried on a vigor- ous campaign against the Indians and { ehBritish throughout Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky. In October of TITS he guided thirteen families to the site of Louisville. where they built village.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
A CORNER FOR COOKS
Baked Indian Pudding.

One7half cupfuI .Indian meal mixed with little cold water, turn over one quart of scaIded milk, two-thirds of a cupfu1 of molasses. half cupful of butter or lard. one teaspoonful each of salt, ginger and cinnamon.
 Pour into buttered baking dish and bake slowly four hours or longer; add one pint of sweet apples quar- tered, and one cupfu1 of raisins adds much. While baking pour over cold milk every hour. Serve with flaw ored sweet cream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

I would rather spend an evening at home. Shall continually tell him that I have an engagement, or that I do not care to go out?
 B. E. Tell him you have enjoyed so many happy times in going about with him that you feel 1t is now your turn to reciprocate by having him spend a. few evenings with you at your home. Why not invite him to a nice, cozy Sunday dinner, making the occasion so enjoyable that he will be eager co come again-and soften.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

placed within the limits of a public highway Improvement societies, civic associations, and boards of trade should join in efforts to remove these. objectionable features and make town surroundings more pleasing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Dutch Hotuoint..

Boil six carrots with six onions (m@dium size) until tender. Tn an- other kettle boil six medium sized potatoes. Drain all the water from both, put them together. mash them well. add one teaspoonful of salt, half a teaspoonful of sugar. a. quarter of a teasp of pepper, half a cupful of butter and half a cupful of milk or cream. Beat well and serve hot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
German Potato Salad.

Boil sone-fourth of peck of very small potatoes. When cold pare and slice very thin; cut a medium raw on- ion very thin, one teaspoonful of salt, one-fourth of a teaspoonfu1 of pepper, two tablespoonfu1s of olive oil. one teasp6onful of sugar, one-fourth of a cupfuI of vinegar. Add these ingredi- ents to the sliced potatoes, raising up the potatoes with two forks carefully; then pour a teacup of boiling water over the whole and chop fine few sprays of parsley to garnish with, as the parsley improves the favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
StuHings for RouIfry.


 and add one tablespoonful of chop ped onions, three cupfuls soft bread crumbs, chopped liver and heart. one teasp oonful salt, one teaspoonfuI rpouI4 try seasoning and one quarter Of a teaspoonful of pepper. If a moist stuffing is desired add hot water to the above.
 Crestnut stumng Shell one quart of large sound chestnuts Put them in hot water and boil until the skins are softened, then drain off the water and remove the skins. Replace the blanched cnestnuts in water and boil until soft. Take out a few at time and rub them through a sieve. They mash more easily when hot Season the mashed ehestnuts with one table spoonful butter. one teaspoonful salt, one-Quarter teaspoonful of pepper, one teaspoonful grated lemon rind and one tablespoonful of chopped parsley Add one tablespoonful grated nam. two ablespoonfuls of bread crumbs and two we'll beaten eggs. Beware of having the. stuffing too wet
 Celery Stuffing@One quart bread crumbs, half head of celery, two eggs, two tablesp oonfuls butter, one tablesp oonfu1 salt. one-half teaspoon full white pepper, one-quarter tea spoonful paprika, and a grating of
 
 bread crumbs, then add the eggs we'll beaten, the seasonings and the celery chopped fine.
 Oyster Stuhang.-Two cups oysters, one-quarter cup of melted butter, one tablespoonful of chopped parsley. one cupfuI cracker crumbs, two teaspoon fu1s lemon juice, one teaspoonful salt and one half teasp oonful white pep per. Drain and clean the oysters. Mix the cracker crumbs with the butter parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper then add the oysters. with two table spoonfuIs of their liquor. Peanut Stuf1ng.-Crumble a small loaf of stale bread, then season htgn- ly with salt and paprika, add one eighth of a teaspoonfu1 of powdered sweet herbs, one-half of pint of shelled roasted and ground peanuts. four drops of onion juice. one tea spoonful of chopped parsley and suf- cient cream to moisten slightly. Blend well and stuff the turkey six hours before baking, if possible. so that the flavor of the dressing may have a chance to permeate the meat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Use Tact with . Backward Beau

Dear Miss Libbey:
 I love a young man friend. whom think cares for me. He often talks to me, over the phone and asks me to go out with him. to which I gen. erally consent; but he never spends an evening with me at home. of ten Invite him to do so He left tbe city lately. and in a little family talk I learned that my parents do not think it proper that a young man should continually take a young girl out and never spend an evening at home in company with some member Of the family. thoroughly agreed with them after talking it over, but I like to spend an evening out once in a while When the young man returns to the city. expect he will again wish me to go out with him. Now, how shall I let him know that
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

.tshould a lady when receiving ac- company her guest to the door :" asked Mildred.
 ..As rule the lady. who receives does not accompany any guest so far even as to her drawing room door, al least not so long as other callers re- main and when she is receiving alone" answered her mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Not Enoueh Money to Marry.

Dear Miss Libbeys
 am in love with a young lady. Am not making enough money to marry her now I would like to be engaged to her What must do?
 TROUBLED HEART. Your letter has a ring of frankness in it. It reads like true love and has it's own sad side. But that is no ob- lection if she loves you as we'll and and is reasonable enough to become engaged and encourage you to hope for the best, and wait Happiness will then crown your afrection; you will succeed, with hope to spur you onward.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Would Break the Heart to Part

Dear Miss Idbbey:
 am girl Of twenty-seven year1 married, was unhappy till I got g. divorce. Now I go with a nice young man. ten years older. He thinks the world of me, takes me everywhere. Often speaks of our having a nice bungalow, but never asks me to get married. I go with no one else. He doesn't allow me to, but tells me am the only one in the world for him. think yerything of him. It would break my heart if we were to part. Kindly advise me how q can find out if his intentions are serious.
 M. A. R.
 If you have kept company a sufi- cient length of time with him, going with no one else, it is high time that he proposed, instead Of keeping you from other chances of matrimony. Years creep on before one is aware Of it. Your parents. elder sister or a lady friend may perhaps find what his intentions are. Some day you must know. Why wait too long?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
She Takes His Arm If No ones By
Dear Miss Ldbbey:

Dear Miss Ldbbey: :. Would like a little information re- garding, nay lady friend. As we walk along she takes my arm, and when she sees her other friends she lets go of my arm Do you think she cares for me or not?
 J. H. A lady may as she walks along seem inclined to accept your arm, if it does not attract attention. But if others look amhsedIy at a couple who walk arn-in-arm she is apt to re- lease her hold and not think any thing about it. It's all the way you take the meaning of what is not in- tended as a slight at all times and places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
(continued.0

November pointed to q grove of birch on the nearer bank
 Those frees.' he answered: then, Oh seeing nay look of bewisdernent, he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
MISS LIRBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

(cOErect name and addrass must Eos gIven to Insure atee1asons
 but not to pe1nt.1 (Address letters to Laura Jean LASs. bey, s1e President sareet.
 Brooklyn, N. X.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
CUTTINGGUlDEE.
Pakented ApriF ED. lool

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Violets! YaIe-Harvard Game
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Esrmer Want Ads- one Cent wora
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
VioIets! Yale-Harvard Game
 JOHN RICK & SON

V'arner want Al ons o9a. V1a..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
MARRYING IN THESE HARD TIMES

What is there in this vale of life Half so delightful as wife. When friendship, love and peace
 combine
 To stamp the ft,,arriac.A 7,ond t,,,tne s,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

tTo Be Continuea.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-07

best ideas OF agriculture
For years the American government
has been pursuing the scientific study
of farming. Wonderful results have
been obtained-in the laboratories and
on the experiment farms. Probably
no nation on earth has as much val
liable farming information at its dis
posal as has the United States. Yet
farming here is on a lower plane OF
excellence than that of almost every
other advanced nation.
The trouble is that the American
farm lore is locked up in. libraries of
bulletins and other publications. The
system OF distribution so as to put
IL in use on every American farm,
while not a complete failure, is not
as much of a practical success as our
farm economists would like.
The reason is that the American
farmer is slow to adopt farming meth
DDS from books. The oldest human
art, in his opinion, has existed a long
time with the old methods. He is nat
urally slow to make changes in meth
DDS which, at least, have given him
and his family their living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-07
MAY HAPPEN HERE?

\ senate committee which is OPP
posed TO inaugurating presidents so
long after election has presented a re-
port which reads like one Of George
Barr McCutcheon's plays describing
governmental affairs in Graustark and
allied provinces where the love at
fairs OF girls and gay tourists and
show agents settle the future of the
kingdom
II is set Up that at some day there
may be an uprising here when some
European golf champion or tango ex
pert falls In love with the daughter
OF q defeated candidate for president
and pushes the president-elect aside
before Inauguration.
Startling suggestions OF the posi-
bility OF revolution IN the United
States were contained this week in a
minority report OF the United States
senate judiciary committee urging
adoption OF Senator Shafroth's resolu-
ton for a constitutional amendment
10 fix the second Monday IN January
following a national election for the
date OF Inauguration and the first
Monday in January for congress to as
semble
Signed by Senators Shields. Ashurst,
Nelson. Cummins. Chiffon and Fetch
er. Il points out that under the exist
ing conditions cit becomes possible
for a political party repudiated by
the people 10 elect a president who
was defeated at the election" in case
any candidate fails to get a majority
OF the electoral votes.
Under the present provision of the
constitution" the report says, ''in the
event the house fails to choose pres
ident before March 4. the vice presi-
dent then in Office becomes president
for four years. This affords n great
by mere delay TO defeat
the will OF the people and If It is eX.
ercised it viii likely produce a revo-
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