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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Easy to Get Raq of Lions.

What to do when confronted with a
lion is not a problem that would have
puzzled the editor of one of the earli-
est newspapers published in South At
RIGA Asked by some inexperienced
Cor imaginary correspondent for In
formation about the best way to get
a good bag Of lions in the Kalahari
desert he crisply. replied in an edi-
torial note: THE Kalahari desert is
principally composed of sand and
lions. First you sift out all the sand
with big sieve. Then the lions will
remain. These you place in bag
which is carried for the purpose"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Labor Disputes.
Removal of the TonsiIs.

The Boston Medical and Surgical
Journal in reviewing discussion on
the removal OF the tonsils, expresses
the opinion that the operation is q
much more serious one than it is
popularity considered. and should GER
tsinly not be entered upon lightly, but
dtscreetly. advisedly and soberly.
This admonition coming, as it does, at
q reason when the tonsils, especially
in children, are most subject to irri-
tation and Inflammation, should be
borne in mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Dancer in seino Only Child.

According to Freud the great Ger
man authority, a large percentage Of
the weaklings who figure in divorce
trials and in dissolute circles owe
their abnormality to the fact that each
was an only child. The care with
which they were shielded from contact
with anybody less favored and the
way their normal impulses were sup
pressed gave them the peryerse con-
ception of love, marriage and other
relations which makes them the pit
liable figures they are today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Habits of Flowers.

The common -four O'Clock almost
always closes its flowers at that hour
and so many plants have that instinct
that Linnaeus made floral clock Of
Towering plants, each of which had it's
time of closing. The wood sorrel not
only drops its leaves and shuts it's
purple veined flowers when it rains,
but does the same if the ground near
by is struck with stick. The family
Of the oxalis has the same habit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Sleep 2 Universal NecessitY.

The question where sleep begins IS
by no means easily answered. One is
inclined 10 draw the line at the in
sects. But since all living things,
plants as well as animals. display Pc
rIodical states OF qu1escence. perhaps
We shall be near the truth in regard
ing sleep as universal among living
things. In the case OF plants. It is
enforced by darkness, save in the case
of many bacteria and fungi, which.
like evil deeds, grow under the cover
OF darkness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Pictured sions on Tramways.

Instead of painting or frosting signs
or rules on glass. the Montreal Tram
ways company uses a process similar
to that Of the colored transfer pic
lures so popular with children These
signs cost only three cents to five
cents each and remain on the glass
despite any number Of washings.-
Electric Railway Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

This combination consists of che
mise and open drawers, made without
any closing in front or back, and in
tended to be slipped on over the head.
The lower edge of the drawers can be
gathered in If preferred. These gar
ments are made of fine white batiste
and lawn and also OF white cambria.
They are also fashioned in crepe de
chine in its lightest weight and Of
Italian silk in white or colors.
The combination pattern (G440) is
cut in sizes "a, 3S and ~ inches bust
measure Medium size requires 315
yards OF q inch material, with Cts
yards of edging. and yards Of rib
bon.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number OF pattern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Worse Yet.

He's a frightful bore, your baron
Here he's been buzzing the whoies
evening long about Kant and Sehop-
enhaueT."
You have my sympathy. For py
part | detest philosophical discus
sions.'
Philosophical discussions. indeed!
Kant and Schopenhauer are the names
of the baron's two horses."-New
York Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Racine.-while the Rev. Thomas T

Racine-While the Rev. Thomas H.
Cocks of the First Methodist church
lay i'll in bed. the parsonage caught
fire. The Rev Cocks was unable to
move. The fire department succeeded
in subduing the blaze. The damage
was light.
Wausau.-Gustaye Rastau of Wau-
sau committed suicide at hotel at
Rochester. MINI. by hanging. Rastau
went to Rochester a few days ago to
receive medical treatment. and de-
spondency# over his health is believed
to have led to his act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Canal Iona Desired

M. de Lesseps was not the origina-
tor of the idea of a canal across the
isthmus. Champlain, the great ex-
plorer. conceived the idea of ship
canal across the isthmus, and Cham
plain was anticipated by Gomara. who
advocated such project as early as
the year 1862.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Menu for a Cosmopolitan Dinner
Scotch broth, Spanish mackereI,
French chops, Hungarian stew, Irish
potatoes, Vienna rolls, Italian wines,
English mullins, Welsh rabbit, German
pickles, Swiss cheese and Brazilia1
eoffee-Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Student Insurance in Germany.

Student insurance is a feature OF
German continuation schools. For an
insurance fae Of 10 cents a half year.
the students IN the school fol build
ers, Or example, are insured against
all accidents that may happen to them
In the schoolroom or on the way to
and from school,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Convenience in Sick Boom.

A convenience for a sick person Is
a good-sized shoe bag with ample
pockets fastened with safety pins to
the mattress at the side OF the bed.
In the pockets may be stored books.
papers, fancy work, handkerchiefs and
various articles that are needed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Drills Influenced by Magnetism

Investigation of the fact that most
Of the deep drill holes for walls in
dicular, generally toward the north,
has led TO the conclusion that the
drills with which they were made
were influenced by magnetism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Suicide Statistics.

The highest suicide rate is not
found among the very poor, but among
the well-to-do, Very few suicides are
absolutely without resources. Even
those who have failed in business are
often not absolutely ruined, but still
have enough money to continue life on
a more moderate scale.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Germs of Ideas.

Bacteriomaniac are much agitated
over the report that books which are
passed from hand to hand may contain
disease germs. It IS possible, but
hardly more likely than that the aver
age book of current public publication
shall contain few germs of a new
idea
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Air Clothing.

Before hanging up clothing that has
been taken of it should be hung out
doors. near a window, or in the bath
room over night that it be thoroughly
aired before hanging in the closet.
One will find the clothing refreshed
and the atmosphere of the closet kept
pure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

A fur rug can be cleaned by throw.
ins it fur downward on very wet or
snowy grass plot or a piece of wet
burlap. When the fur is well mois-
tened hang on line, beat lightly on
the wrong side, and then brush the
fur in the right direction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Marks Halfway Point

Close Go the main road connecting
the towns of Eastport and Calais, Me-,
stands unique little monument erect
ed to mark most interesting geo
graphical point, for it is exactly half
way between the equator and North
pole.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
safeouarciino Art treasures.

In Geneva, Switzerland, every old
picture and antique must be registered
n the town hall, and its value stated.
This is done to protect purchasers of
such articles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
MINNEAPOLIS. Jan 3. /

Minneapolis, jan 3, 1914.
Nheat-No. l hard. 671sc: No. /
northern, 61sc; No. northern. SAC
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 58@59c.
Barley-44066 SEC.
Rye-No ?, SIG sac.
Flax-144@147h.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
l esson for Other States.

A systematic scheme of road In,
provement in one county Of Alabama
has resulted in doubling the valuation
of every farm in the county in ten
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Thrnuch EassAnner

she-''Did you ever see The Castle
Waltz" He-"Ok, dear, nc. rvs
been on the wagon al through col
lege, yale Record
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Beware of SIotJ1-

Joy cometh in the morning" says
the wise man-and if you are not an
early riser you have splendid chance
of missing It.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
No Hone,

His Daughter paper says
that Mr.. Millions died interstate" Her
Pal expected it the minnit heerd
them doctors was goin TO operate on
him. Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
on. Mineral Not In United States

One Mineral Not In United States.
There are no producing nickel mines
in the United States. The output of
nickel from domestic ores is merely
a byproduct from electrolytes of the
copper refineries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Greece has a limited supply of for
est timber This is mostly mountain
pine, which does not yield first grade
lumber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softens the gums, reduces inftamntz&-
ton ,af.ys pain cures wind collie Csc bottfe-as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Loves AMakeninn-

When s. girl imagines that a big
who smells like an old pipe is the
greatest thing ever inyented-that is
Loye.-Cfncinnat Enquirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Their Object

What is the idea of these repeated
farewell tours of stars?"
why, to fare well. of course"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Any lawyer will tell you that some
people won't take advice even when
they pay for 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

much liberty as five-year-old boy
with stepmother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
,r,,,a,sa Demand for pi.,oe

More than 100000 pianos are built
in this country annually. They are
valued at nearly 10000, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Don't give yourself away if You have
any idea that the world takes man.
a this own valuation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Natural Result.

Il saw stars in that collision"
mo wonder, when the train was.
telescopeG"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

The busy bee is all right in his way
but one should keep out OF the way
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
Chic3 90 Ian 2 1914

chicago, Jan. 3, 18Th.
Cattle-Beeyes, 6.85@9.75; stockers
and feeders, 5.00@7.55; COWS and heif-
eFs, 3.50@S.60; calves, 7.O0@11.0o.
Hogs-Light. 760@8G0; heavy. 7.65
4S.lO' rough, 7.60@775; pigs, 6750
760.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Some married men act as if they
had been disappointed in love.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

Is the man your sister is goin' to
marry rich?" Nav, every time the
marriage is mentioned, pa says:
Poor mani"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
paM Knou.s Eueruthinn

Willie-Paw. what is the greatest
common divisor?
Paw-DiVorce, my son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

American Degrees in Germany.
Degrees conferred by American col
Ieges are recognized in professional
life in Germany, but must not be trans
lated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
In the Ear asf

In the far east several things of mo-
ment occurred in 1913, among them
the Chinese rebellion and establish
ment of a republic, and in Japan the
death Of the Mikado and the success
sion of his son and the anti-American
demonstrations and riots as result
of the adoption of the anti-alien land
owning law in California.
In the realm OF science and eXplora-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

ga FREE TR EATFS r.
Nv u b o Leach Sanatoriura,
IN Indianapolis, Ind, has
} U published u booklet whtch
gives interesting facts
er;also tells whst 10 do for paia,
Tor II today, mentioning this paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08
CANCE n

about tho cause of Cancer: also tell
bleeding, odor, etc. Write Eor il today
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-01-08

American successfully defends the
Britain,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10

u one 6f the successful ways to gfnb
ont white grubs In old sod ground u
~ enlist . drove Of active pigs in the
good work,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
Kansas Still BLEEDING:
-rlOney.

The New York World recently
published. the following extract
from a Kansas banker to his
brother in "Gotham:"
will have 100000 bushels
Of wheat in this county. That
means 50, OOO,O in cash for one
crop of wheat, to say nothing of
other crops.
"As we only have 10000 PEG.
pie in the county, the So, 900, 900
will divide up nicely.
The largest wheat crop in the
state was about 100000 bu.
shells, but this year we will beat
it by about 80, 000,0 bushels.
Our alfalfa crop is going two
tons to the acre for first cutting,
our oats sixty bushels to the
acre, and our rye is six feet
high.
We have never had such crops
in the history of the state, and
such good prices.
Business may be dull in the
East, but with Kansas, Nebras.
ka and Oklahoma, they have
never had such prosperity"
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
George Peabody Col
.lege for Teasilers.

Nashville, Tenn, July 6.
(Special( George Peabody Col.
lege for Teachers. THE first
teachers college for the entire
SOUTH" began the first full
week of its first summer session
with an enrolment of $50 stu
dents from all the states of the
South and many from other sec.
tions of the country. The stu
dent body Is composed largely of
city schools superintendent, su.
pervisors, principals, and per.
sons preparing for such places,
students specializing in particu.
lar lines or preparing for posi-.
tions in advanced manual train,
ing, household arts, or rural
economy, these three being the
department 8 of Peabody on
which special emphasis is plac.
ed.
All Tennessee counties are
represented, not only by the
scholarship students, but, in
most instances. by a number of
teachers both from the town and
rural schools.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
Not Over Here,

1t is expected that Democrats
Of the Regular" fraternity will
have their fracas next week
when the County Committee
will assemble. Notwithstand.
ing the outward evidences Of or
claims Of harmony" in Tennes.
see the Regulars of Maury coun.
ty are not altogether ready to
fall on each others necks. There
are evidences plenty that some
Of the anti. Rye Regulars are
more bent upon getting revenge
upon certain leaders than they
are upon e.e,ting any party tick.
ct in Tennessee this year. Safe
to say, peace among the Regu-
lars is not much more than skin
deep. And this very situation
has led a wise old Republican,
one of the most astute pohtici.
ans in Tennessee, to say, Sure
Hooper will win. For every In
dependent that Rye gets. Hoop
er will get Regular. -Colum.
bia Herald.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
Working for Birmingham

We get the substance of the
following from a Birmingham
special to the Nashville Banner
of a few days ago:
The campaign for 81, 900, 900
in realty property and money, to
make an offer for the big college
to be established east of the Mis-.
sissippi River by the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, will
be started in earnest Tuesday
of this week. Committees
have been named and the
amount named expected to be
collected by each. Half a dozen
citizens Of Birmingham will be
asked to contribute $50, 900 to
the fund. A meeting of all CON-
mittees and the several civic or.
CARNATIONS interested in the
m o e m ent to bring the
college to Birmingham will be
held Friday night in the Cham
Der If Commerce. While At.
lanta has been considered q
strong opponent to Birmingham
for the college, it is repor ted
here that every opportunity will
be given to Birmingham to get
up the offer and present it be-
fore any steps will be taken in
that city. Mercer College is
held in high esteem by citizens
of Atlanta. Those in the lead
of the movement here are conf
dent that by July Is Q very
handsome offer will be ready for
presentation.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10

l4ime should frequently be scattsred
AFonnd the poultry house a. . distin
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10

~ scw eats her young, It Il :
So ctlon upon ~ fslaE s.,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
A Gracious Act.

In naming Mrs. E. W. Car.
mack, widow of our late sena.
tor, as postmistress at her home
town of Columbia, President
Wilson has performed a gracious
and timely act that will be ap-
preciated by the people of Ten.
.nessee. The politicians and
place.hunters, who professed
such enormous devotion to this
good lady's husband during his
lifetime, seem to have forgotten
all about their former leader,
aud the crowded in, making an
unseemly scramble for the posi-
ton. Very naturally a lady of
delicacy of feeling and sensitive.
ness of temperament shrunk
from the Grass conflict, and re
fused to have her name used as
one among a number Of aspi-
rants. Learning the truth of
the situation, President Wilson
relieved the tension and solved
the problem by doing that which
every Tennessean excepting a
few place.hunters Wished him to
do, and, which they will applaud
him for doing. Memphis News
Scimitar. 4
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
Ran for Parsons.

At q injecting in the College
Hall Thufsday night T. P. Bate.
man, L. Fl. Burke aud Joe Jen-
nings were appointed a commit
teeto Investigate and report 90
the cost 9f electric lights, grad
ed streets and concrete side
walks ana waterworks for the
town.-PaSsons Journal.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10

The Independent Democrats
of Tennessee are entitled to one
real Independent on each of the
county election boards. Has
beens" who have gone over to
the regulars" under the har.
mony plan have ceased to be In
dependents. They are 30 CALI
cd regulars" and are not the
Kind of mem represent lndepen.
dent Democrats anywhere or in
any thing, much less on election
boards. - nashville Banner.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10

Revenue Agent Knox Booth
has made Q new record in his of.
fee for the fiscal government
year which closed June 80. Dur.
ing the year just ended, 2S9 III
llcit distilleries were destroyed
in Tennessee as against 1S9 the
year before. while ll0'men were
found ia the illicit whisky bust
ness against So arrested the year
s-tevious,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10
TENNESSEE
STATE FAIR
THE EXHIBITION SHOULD BE RE.
GARDED As AN iMPoR.
TANT FACTOR.
Wholesome Attractions Of An Eduea.
tional Nature Are Provided For En-.
tertainment of the Farmer.

l think II the
farmers Of Tennes-
see understood bet
ter what the pres
ent management Of
the State Fair 10
trying to accom-
plish for them
they would regard
the fair as one Of
their most impor-
tant helps.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1914-07-10

1 There . ibuld be plenty OF clean
fresh waite In the pens or runs where
FOWLS can pave access to It every min
ute ia thY day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-01
HOUSE HASTENS ON /.
EVE OF CLOSING.
Assemblymen Act on Measures
in Record Time--SmalI
Fare Bill Lost.

TRENTON, April Rapid ac-
ton marked the session of the House
tonight, bills following one another
at Arapid pace through third reading
and final passage
The bill requiring that the Bible be
read in all public schools was
brought out of committee in response
to the invocation of the rule requir-
ing fifteen signers. notice of which
Assemblyman Peacock, of Burling-
ton, served yesterday. He was not
present when the bill came out, and
it was promptly recommitted on AS
semblyman Thomas T. A. Griffin's
motion to that effect.
Assemblyman Barbour's Scent fare
bill was defeated. 1t provided that
workmen shall be allowed to ride in
trolley cars from 80 to 1880 o'clock,
both morning and evening, at the re-
duced fare. 1t was warmly opposed.
Assemblyman Fisk, of Hudson, ar
gued it was a matter for the Public
Utilities Commission.
81 have never learned to consider
the creature greater than the Gre
ator." responded Mr.. Barbour. THE
Public Utility Commission cannot
have greater powers nor greater abil-
ity to exercise them than the House
of Assembly VIII Oh created 1t. i is
also so busy with other matters that
would not add to the incubus"
The bill was defeated by a vote of
10 for to % against.