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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Good hY. United States.

A party OF indianapolis men camp,
ing along the Ohio river came across
a youngster on the Kentucky side who
was crying He told them that he had
been in a fight at home and asked
them to take him across the river to
the Indiana side.
On the trip across the boy poured
out sad tale, and he had almost won
the sympathy of the men when the
boat reached Indiana soil. The boy
jumped out of the boat and started TO
laugh. Then he started to run. One
Of the men yelled at him as be turned
around.
"Good-by, United States" cried the
boy. waving his hat toward the Ken
lucky shore, Il amt goin' back there
no more" Then 1t dawned on the men
that they had assisted the boy in run
ming away from home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Embroidered Gloves

The embroidered glove is a charm
ing accompaniment to many pretty
evening frocks that are a trif1e severe
in style. 1t introduces a color note
that repeats the tone of some special
feature of the gown itself Generally
the design of the embroidery is slight
open and widespreading, reaching from
wrist to the very top of the long glove
Maybe aow and again a little colored
stone is introduced to emphasize the
effect, but usually the bejeweled glove
is one where paste diamonds are
dotted at regular intervals up the back
of the long glove.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Out of the Mouths of Babes.

Little Juiia's., mother had just re-
turned from visit to the hairdresser
with her hair all fluffy.
"Oh. mamma" cried Julia, who
fricasseed your hair?"
Listen, Elva," said the fond mother,
and I'll read to you about heaven and
its beautiful golden streets"
Never mind, mamma" replied the
little miss, "Pd rather wait until get
there and be s'prised.'
Clara, aged five, was hurrying to
bed, being very weary after a long
journey, when her mother reminded
her that she had forgotten to say her
prayer. Dropping on her knees by the
side of her cot and folding her hands
she said:
Please, Lord, what said last night
goes tonight Amen"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
NEW PETTICOAT JUST RIGHT
Seems to Be Just the Thing for Which
Women Have Long and Vainiy
Sought.

Petticoats are real trial in these
DAYS, aren't they? OF course, there
are lots of people who don't wear
one at all, and that Is all right in some
cases; but as q general rule, the best
way out Of the difficulty is the new
garter petticoat
The garter petticoat is really a gar
ter from which depends a full frill of
rather deep embroidery founcing.
Seen through the slit or unbuttoned
seam of your skirt, II gives just the
appearance of a petticoat without the
bulkiness OF one.
You will need for each pair of gar
ter frills one and half yards of en-
broidery founcing fourteen TO sixteen
inches wide, and a yard of narrow
white elastic Cut the iouncing into
equal halves, and seam up each piece
so as TO make a circle Of II Turn
in the plain portion at the top TO q mar
row hem, run in piece Of elastic that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

If you want to make an unusually
pretty and elaborate gift of your hand
iwork, buy some fine organdie, net
and mercerized embroidery cotton and
make one or all of a dainty bureau
set. The set consists of dresser Gov
er, pillow and pincushion made of
white organdie with insets Of white net
embroidered in pink and blue flowers
at the sides and top Of the oval, with
connecting loops in white and the
daisies In the center of the medal
lions of yellow and white. Fine val
a finish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
The Road DraQ.

Farmers Bulletin 597 has just been
issued on the use of the road drag
BY the use of this tool dirt roads can
be smoothed off in the rainy period
and kept hard and in an excellent con
dition for travel. In fact, few things
have proved more valuable for road
work on natural dirt roads than this
tool and persons bothered by bad
roads in winter will find it of value
to write for this bulletin to the United
States department Of agriculture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
METHODS OF FILLING SlL0s
Careful Trampine and LeveIing, To
eether With Other Essential
Features, Are Important.

Gtiy ". z. MARKEY. Wisconsin Expert
ment Station.}
Haphazard methods of filing siloe
nave spoiled many thousand tons or
good corn and often given silage a
black eye" Careful tramping and
leEeling, together with other essential
features in filing the silo are i'm
portant
Corn makes the best silage when the
majority OF the ears are dented, or
just beginning to glaze. If corn is put
into the silo before this stage of ma
turity is reached, the silage becomes
very sour or acid, and is apt 10 have a
low feeding value
When corn becomes dry from being
frosted or allowed TO get ripe, it will
make good silage if water is added at
filling time. No definite rule can be
given as to the right amount of water
TO add, but the aim should be to make
the moisture content equal to that of
green corn.
1t is very essential that the cut corn
be thoroughly mixed after it is elevat-
ed or blown into the silo. If this is not
done, the heavier portions will fall in
one place and cause the silage to settle
unevenly, resulting in much loss, due
to spelling
During the process of filling, the cut
material should be kept slightly higher
at the edges than in the center, and
we'll tramped close to the sides where
friction prevents it from settling. 1t
is not necessary to tramp in the cen
ter of the silo. for the weight of the
silage there is sufficient to insure
thorough packing. Silos that are deep
and Of large diameter require less
tramping than those of smaller dimen-
sions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Reeds as TRIMMING.

Reed trimming on hats is popular at
the moment. The reeds-Iong, lance
shaped leaves-are made in various
shades and colors, but the black are
most used. One striking hat showed
reeds of red, deep, soft shade, with
heads of gladioluses fastened oddly
along the reeds. The black reeds,
three or four of them grouped together,
are especially smart as trimming for
the all-black hat. Combined with
black ribbon they give all the trim
ming necessary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Good Poultry Food.

The patented poultry foods are ey
pensive, and no better than the fol
lowing, which is recommended by q
high authority and which will prove
sufficient food for one day for 125
fowls: Barley meal, three pounds
cornmeal, six pounds; ground OTIS
three and one-half pounds; cottonseed
meal, one-half pound; potatoes, three
and one-half pounds; clover hay
three and one-half pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

clothes in reserve are as well looked
after as those in use. No one may be
considered we'll dressed who has a
button off, a seam ripped or a spot in
evidence. To deserve the title of we'll
dressed there must be no gaping divi-
sion of belt and skirt, or shoes run
over at the heels. A systematic over
hauling at stated periods of all cloth
ing in use is absolutely necessary, and
all clothing in reserve should be
cleaned thoroughly before being put
away
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Serious Mistake.

A great many poultry raisers leave
the new flock 10 take care Of itself too
much after it is well started. This is
q serious mistake. From the time g
chick is Matched throughout the en-
tire summer it should be given care
and attention. This care and atten-
ton need not be so much nor so ex-
acting later as at first. but a certain
amount is necessary fer best results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
When NEARING Flowers.

If you have had a waist or a light
dress stained by wearing a bunch of
flowers, you will appreciate how much
trouble might be saved by owning a
chamois case to cover the stem. Make
this by stitching into shape a piece
of chamois the desired size Into this
case may be slipped the stems of any
short-stemmed flowers. and then they
may be carried or worn without stain
ing waist, glove or gown.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
GOOD DAIRY FACTORS
FERN of a Cow Is Valuable Index
to It's Qualities.
However, There Are So Many Points
Entering lnso Growth and Devel-
opment of Animal That Many
Good Judges Are Deceived.

We must study the temperaments of
our COWS, for no two COWS in a herd
are alike.
To the close observer the form of
an animal is a valuable index TO its
qualities; however, there are so many
factors that enter into the growth and
development of dairy COW that many
excellent judges of form and function
are deceived by outside appearance.
The new cow has an individuality
Of her own and the feeder should be-
come acquainted with her as soon as
possible after she is brought into the
herd.
The most of the loss that comes to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
The White Queen.

meal and bran, and two parts of low
grade -four with five parts of cut clo-
yer or clover chaff Ducks do better
if fed the same ration every day; a
change Of food usually stops the egg
yield.
When feeding beef scraps to ducks.
soak them over night, and then mix
with the grain and clover mash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
CARING FOR FLOCK OF DUCKS
Fowls Do Better if Given Same Ra
ton Every Day-Change Is Likely
to Stop Egg Yield.

Handle ducks by the neck-never
carry them by the legs.
If a duck breaks down in driving
TO pasture, mark If for the butcher
we want vigor in the breeding stock.
Ducks may be housed for laying
early in October. Do not put over 20
ducks in a pen together; they pile up
at feeding time, or if scared, and are
apt to get injured in large flock.
A duck fed for eggs in October
should lay in six weeks. A good feed
is made by taking equal parts of corn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Wonders of Nature.

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs
Torkins. you have no idea how in
structive and interesting it is to go to
markell"
What's interesting you now?"
= THE provisions that nature makes
for our comfort. 1t occurred to me
this morning that we should be SO
thankful that removing the shell from
an egg is so much easier than remov-
ing the shell from an oyster"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
DICTATES OF FASHION

White tafeta frocks with fittea
basques and full tunic skirts are i'm
mensely popular.
Gold tissue belts are new. They
come in the same pattern as the broad
kid belt
Chiffon plush is new material and
will be used for street costumes and
wraps.
The proper silhouette is now erect;
the spineless, slouchy carriage is no
longer tolerated.
Charming little hats for the small
girl are made Of velvet trimmed with
bands of colored beads.
Sport coats for the present are
made of white chinchilla, white We
lour, cheviots and novelty cloths.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Got Him Both Waus

Diner-You charge me more for this
steak than you used to.
Restaurant Manager have to pay
more for it. The price of meat has
gone up.
D.-And the steak is smaller than it
used to be.
R. M-That, of course, is on ac-
count of the scarcity of beef.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Snow White Birds on Jet Black Hats

ShO" 'h'Ne LII 20 OH ScI otaCk F7ats'
A bird that never was on sea or land
is this species showing fan wings and
tasseled tail which clings rather
after the manner of a bleached bat to
this very smart black velvet sailor for
autumn. But the white bird is indis,
putably chic. 1t comes from an au-
thoritative milliner, and is fashioned OF
white feathers in a post-impressionist
effect. The tailleur of putty-colored
worsted material has also a postum
pressionist collar, made Of figured pus-
sy willow silk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
RremOnitOrN.

Blobbs-Why do you call Crouch
leigh the human tadpole?
Slobbs-Oh, he always feels that he
has a kick coming-Philadelph Rec
ord.
Experience is the best teacher, but
don't rub it in on the man who COM
mits bigamy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Not Often

There is one respect" said Cur
ran, in which fishing is a good deal
safer sport than hunting"
How is that?" Queried Cushman.
Well explained Curran, I'VE don't
make any fatal mistakes hooking up
we?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Gnnd lime 70 Snrsv Cows.

At milking time it is easy to spray
the cows. Then they viii stand with
out any trouble, and the milking can
be done with some satisfaction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Deduction for StsCs

Every farmer should know that 80
pounds is deducted from the stays by
the buyers at the big stockyards. This
is a pretty big discount for the own
ers' carelessness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Eradicate Canada ThistIes.

Canada thistles in small patches
may be killed by covering the ground
with tar paper or other heavy building
paper, overlapping the edges so that
no plants can reach the air and sun
light The paper may be weighted
down with earth, stones, or fence rails
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
PubIic-Spirited.

Yes, sir, Old Skinfint, across tn
street there, has done more to boom
this here town than any other man
in it"
He has? Why, he acts like a sur
ly. quarrelsome fellow who wants TO
get the best of everybody"
Il know it, but that man has been
the making Of eleven of our lawyers. :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
EarIv Layino puIIet.

Experiments have shown that the
-arly Matched pullet Will lay earlier in
her life than the late Matched one.
There may seem no good reason for
this. but it is a fact nevertheless.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Well Dressed.

Proper care of ones clothing plays
a large part in good dressing, for a
really wen-dressed woman is, first of
all, neat. Not only are her clothes
spotless. but every article is adjusted
with infinite care as well, and the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
thing is in the shape and the quality
of the velvet or satin used.

mere are no felt mats, and no soft
hats, except the waterproof one of
black or colored oilskin which is Of
fered for early autumn use
One thing is certain: few if any
smart clothes will be worn in Paris.
Europe is practically in mourning.
Evening costumes are taboo Even
the rule at the Ritz is broken; the
bars are lowered. One may dine IN a
shirtwaist suit, if so desired America
will be a law to herself in this respect,
as she viii be the only one of the
fashionable countries, except Spain
and Italy, who will have any occa,
sion to put on smart clothes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

Just fits your leg and the thing is
done. Treat the other half of the ma
terial in the same way, and you will
have the most up-to-date of petticoats
at cost of less than twenty-five cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
Clean Churn Promptly,

Don't get the idea that it won't mat
ter if you don't wash the churn right
| away after churning. The cleaning of
| the churn should be prompt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

isn't even on speaking terms with
his conscience.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

The sleeveless bodice, the round or
square neck line, the short skirt, the
abundance of lace, the use of jewels and
metals-all these mark the new French
evening frOcks. On the right a jeweled
gtrdle is striking1y used on cerise char
meuse. The skirt is slashed at the side
over plated chiffon and gathered into a
band of skunk at the bottom. There is
a chiffon cape at the back finished with
skunk, and two Jewels clasp the bodice Oh
the shoulders. The other model is made
of black charmeuse and cream lace. A
garland of white flowers finishes the top
of the last flOunce, and two straps Of jew
els reach from the belt at the back to the
belt at the front
linery world, at least not for the pres
ent. Rarely has a shape been adj
vanced that has met with such general
approval. 1t has ousted the high, ir-
regular turban, although one sees a
few narrow, boat-shaped, high turbans
in velvet. These have little or no
trimming. In truth, few of the hats
are dependent upon garniture Every
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

Make hay while the sun shines and
you won't be so apt to make trouble
when Ii rains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
Or. Pieree'S Pleasant Pellets. The favorite
family laxative. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
early Laying Essentials.

1t depends a great deal upon man
agement, care and feed as to whether
the early pullets viii make early
layers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
No Fault of the PIG.

A stunted fall pig is not worth
wintering. 1t is not the fault of the
pig if he is stunted, 90 look cut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

It's waste of time for even the
photographer to tell some people to
look pleasant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

Coed breeding and good feeding are
closely related in good daiTying. One
Will not do without the other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

Tess-Why we're you weeping In the
picture show?
Jess-It was q moving picture
Judge
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

It's hard to teach man anything
when he doesn't even know when he
is licked.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

Even when they try to rest on their
laurels some people are troubled with
insomnia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
3ettitS Que Safe H f4oAiSd lBs

money merely succeeds in making
trouble
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

After a man has had one drink too
many he begins to think he is the real
article.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

The best rcots for grinding for
poultry food are potatoes, turnips ard
beefs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15
sting Won nOW?''

If it were not for your memory you
would be unable to forget.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-10-15

A woman should always make every
effort to keep her breath sweet.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
SULTIMATUM IS SENT
TO MARCONI COMPANY
Obey Presidents Censorship Orders
or Station at Sissconset Will Be
Closed, Warns Daniels.

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels yester-
day took vigorous action in regard to
the protest Of the Marconi Wireless Tele-
graph Company against the navy CEN
sOrship of radio stations during the war,
and advised the company's counsel that
unless the company was prepared to obey
in full the regulations laid down by the
President and the department. the gov
eminent would close the MarconI station
at Siasconset.
The Sacretary's statement TO the COM
pany was in the form of a letter TO John
w. Griggs, former Attorney General, who
is acting as counsel for the company in
the present case. Mr.. Griggs sent to
the Secretary last week an open letter
Of protest against the navy censorship
Of radio stations
Mr.. Daniels, In his communication to
Mr.. Griggs, calls attention to the fact
that the Navy Department has not vet
received any satisfactory response to its
kilograms in regard 10 the SIasconset sta
ton, and adds that unless he receives
promptly, in reply TO his letter, an ex-
preston Of the Marconi Company's in
tentiOn to accept the censorship in letter
and spirit the station al Siasconset will
be closed to all communication
The SeCretary's letter was written AFT
er Attorney General Gregory had submit
ted an opinion unfolding in every detail
the right OF the President TO prevent
unneutral communications being sent
from radio stations in the United States
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
GERMANS Forced TO
RETREAT At TERMONDE
Belgian Ruler Occupies City-Ene-
mics Said to Have Burned Town
Hall While Citizens Look On.
BRUSSELS In STATE OF SIEGE

Antwerp. Sept. l9-The Belgian army
again was led into Termonde by King
Albert today. Fighting there continued
until last night. but finally the last Ger
mans were driven out.
According TO reports brought here to-
day by wounded Belgian soldiers, the
greater part of Termonde was burned
by the Germans before they withdrew
Our troops behaved pluckily when they
were surprised on Wednesday" said one
Of the soldiers. One company was cut
of. Some of the men swan the river
Others hid in the ruins of Termonde until
the Germans retreated. None was cap
tured.
The Germans burned the fine old town
hail. which was still smoldering when
l saw it. as were several other buildings
'On Wednesday night the Belgians
keeping vigil on the bank of the river
could hear the music of military bands,
songs and laughter coming from the town
which lay in bIackened ruins"
\ refugee from Termonde declares that
German soldiers danced in the open
square before the town hall as it burned.
The scene that presented itself might
well be pictured as rivaling Dante's In
ferno.' he said. The red glow Of the
burning buildings lighted up the gyrat-
ing figures as they danced, while in the
outer darkness stood the charred skeleton
of Zoo once happy homes"
Ostend, Sept 19.-Strict regulations is
sued by Gen. Won Luttwitz, military gov
ernor of Brussels, now make 1t difficult
for any one to enter or leave that city
Numerous rapid fire guns have been
taken into the Belgian capital and placed
in advantageous positions. state of
siege prevails.