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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
tackled only the dark COW, leaving the
other entirely unmolested.

tackled only the dark COW, leaving the
other entirely unmolested.
1t is claimed that the flies can even
gauge the thickness of the skin and
make discrimination, giving preference
to the thin-skinned animals.
The flies suck blood from the cattle
producing irritation and worry to such
an extent as to cause a decrease in
the milk flow from one-third to one
half.
Many remedies have, of course, been
devised which have been more or
less effective and no doubt there are
plenty of newly discovered cures" on
the market, but new remedies are not
always the best.
The following is a rather oId-fash-
Toned remedy but it has stood the
test OF time, than which no better
recommendation could be given.
Crude cotton seed oil or fish oil and
pine tar mixed, about two parts of
the former to one of the latter. The
two mix readily and are very easily
applied to the animals at milking time
by means Of large paint brush.
The late Professor J. B. Smith re
ported success from the use of fine
tobacco dust in the hair of the back
and wherevc~ it would lodge. He
claimed that tobacco dust is fatal to
the horn fly if this insect stays long
enough to bite the back Of an animal
where the dust has been scattered. It
is also claimed for tobacco dust that
it is a good Tepellent for the stable
fly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

Newspaper Men With Warning Armies
Would Accelerate the Course of
History in Europe.

A conscientious news editor of our
acquaintance is much embarrassed and
annoyed by the fact that the meager
news from the seat OF war in Europe
supplies very unsatisfactory material
for emphatic. clearcut head lines. He
boldly couples the dearth of decisive
developments in the field with the
rigid exclusion of newspaper eorre
spondents from the immediate area Of
hostilihes, and cites as precedent and
authority the following anecdote re
lated as happening in the Office of a
certain newspaper in Berlin: a mem
Der OF the staff had been directed by
the chief to go to Dinkelsbuhl and act
as correspondent there. He objected
stoutly to the assignment on the
ground that nothing ever happened in
DinkelsbuhL The chief rebuked him
sharply.
Are you not aware, my young
friend, he said, that nothing ever
does happen anywhere unless there is
newspaper man on the ground?"
The editor urgently submits that the
course Of history in Europe would be
greatly accelerated and the world nota-
bly, advantaged if the ban on CORE
spondents at the front were lifted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

prices rising as the wild supply dimin-
ished because of the clearing away Of
suitable forests from about forty
cents a pound in the early years of
its collection to more than six dollars
a pound for the best qualities during
the last nine years.
The cultivation of native ginseng,
stimulated by its increasing scarcity
and the rising prices, began in an
experimental way about sixteen years
ago and has attained such proportions
that the output of cultivated roots is
little short of that collected from the
forests and in the present state of the
market has nearly the same value. 1t
is reasonable to assume that the cult
waited root must eventually displacn
the wild article as q commodity for
export, but any rapid increase of
production at this juncture might de-
press selling prices, which are not
thought to exceed greatly the cost Of
growing and marketing, when the
slow development of the plants and
the relatively expensive equipment
needed for ginseng culture are duly
considered. A negligible quantity of
ginseng root is consumed by Chinese
residents of North America and a
trife has been used by manufacturers
of domestic medicine, leaving prac-
tically the sole outlet for this product
with the Koreans and Asiatic Chinese.
The cured root is valued by the
Chinese largely according to it's size
and maturity Young and under
sized roots dry hard and CLASSY and
are not regarded as desirable Very
small roots and root fibers often real
ize less than a dollar pound, while
those of proper size and quality sell at
top quotations. Cultivated roots as a
rule attain greater size than wild ones
of the same age, but lack the density
of substance until well past the fifth
year of development. Roots should
rarely be dug for market until the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
PLEA FOR THE OLD BALLADS
Far Superior to the Present Day
Lyrics, Is the Opinion of Woman
Writer.

If the mothers of a community can
start movement to popularize the
old songs, putting them into the home,
the schools, the social hours and Civ
ing them a place above that of the
cheap popular song, it viii be a long
educational step, says the Mothers
Magazine. They have, all of them, an
appealing note that will make them
quickly interesting to children. 1t
isn't the fault of our boys and girls
that dangerous sentimentality is the
burden of their singing. They demand
the lyric, the emotional, in their ado
descent development, and, not recog-
nizing this fact, we have left them
alone to satisfy this need as best they
could
The average taste of the average
child is good He prefers Molly
Bawn" to Annie Rooney" Because
he has never been introduced to
Molly Bawn" and has picked out on
the home piano the waltz rhythm of
Annie Rooney" his music taste is per
verified and he spends his pocket money
On the songs Of the day.
Put a volume of fine old ballads on
the piano, and begin your childs edu-
cation, not only in song, but in 70
nance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
EoszbeIia's aEavsh ~

Never was there blacker daughter
OF Africa than was Rosabelle Jackson
when, as a girl of but thirteen years,
she was taken into the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Deene, a ehildless couple
who purposed training Rosabelle into
a maid of all work. This they sue
ceeded in doing. and so many admira-
bic traits Of character were devel-
oped in Rosabelle that they became
much attached to the girl, and her af-
lection for them was pronounced. One
Gay when she was nearly thirty years
old she came to Mrs. Deene to ask a
"favah" of somewhat startling char
acter.
I wants to ask jess one favah, Mis-
Deene," she said Dis is de favah.
If do dies befo' you does 1 want de
favah oh hayin' you put a tombstone
ovah my grave an have on it, Rosa
belle jackson, only chile of Mistah an
Missus Abner Deene!'"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
An Expensive Dish.

Caruso, the great Italian singer,
dined at private house in London,
and he was so pleased with a dish of
macaroni that the cook had sent up
to the table that he insisted on going
down to the kitchen to offer IS
thanks in person. Not only did he
thank the lady, but he offered her the
choice of a ticket to hear him sing at
Covent Garden or a song on the spot.
The cook, not trusting very much
to the remembering capacity of ia
nous tenors, said she would have the
song on the spot. So Caruso, leaning
against the kitchen dresser, imme-
diately favored her with La Donna
Mobile" in his most brilliant man
ner
As somebody pointed out afterward:
'Caruso expects at least $500 for
a private concert, which makes the
cooks macaroni the most expensive
dish ever eaten. Memoir.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
South American Progress.

The enormous growth of the South
American republics in recent years is
SO little understood that it may be
worth while to recall the recent state
ment that the city of Buenos Aires
now has a population of 100000,
which makes it the third largest city
in the two Americas, the other two
being New York and Chicago. Phil
adelphia, which stands next to Chi
cago in the United States, has now
been passed by the South American
city. Buenos Aires has very nearly
multiplied its population by ten since
its first census was taken As years
ago. 1t is also to be noted that that
city stands next to New York in the
tonnage and value of foreign com
merce-Hartford Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
KILLING OFF QUACK GRASS
Badly Infested Field Should Be
PIowea Five to Eight Inches Deep
After Removal OF Crop.

When a field is badly infested with
quack grass 1t should be plowed from
five to eight inches deep as soon as
the hay or grain crop is removed. All
portions of the grass must be turned
under. Within a few days the pillow
should be followed by disk harrow
with the disks set straight the first
time over to avoid turning any of the
sod. The disking should be repeated
once or twice a week for six or eight
weeks and occasionally after that IN
til freezing weather
The following spring cultivation
should begin early, and be practiced
every week OF ten days until the mid
die of May, when the field may be
planted to silage or fodder corn.
Thorough cultivation of the corn
should complete the eradication under
favorable climatic conditions.
Short crop rotations are useful in
keeping Quack grass under control and
when arranged so as to provide an
opportunity TO attack the quack grass
at the right time, they VIII permit
eradication of the weed without losing
the use of the land
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
SKIN TROUBLE ON HANDS

Cassville, Monty hands and feet
were affected with trouble similar to
ringworm for number of years. It
first appeared as tiny clear blisters
and in places the blisters were so
close together that they almost formed
one large blister. The skin was rough
and cracked open. At times it was
SO bad that it disabled me; my hands
became so sore that I could scarcely
use them.
81 used every remedy that I could
find but nothing seemed to do any
good. Finally sent for a sample of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and I
then got a cake of Cuticura Soap and
a box Of Cuticura Ointment which
completely rid me Of the trouble"
(Signed) Ray Bryant, Mar. Il, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
LITTLE MOLE QUii1 80
Tunneling Permits Better Aeration Of
Soil and Favors Entrance OF
Water From Surface.

As to the economic status Of the
mole 1t may be said that by its &C
tivities it commends itself TO farmer
and gardener for reasons other than
Of its food habits. One Of the most
abundant Of small mammals, for
ages il has been working over the soil
to the benefit Of plant life. This tun-
nelfng by the shifting Of earth parti-
cIes permits better aeration of the
soil and favors the entrance of water
from the surface. 1t also mixes the
soil and subsoil, carrying humus FAR
Their down and bringing the. subsoil
nearer the surface, where its elements
Of plant food may be made available
The mole has also a commercial
value, as in recent years. owing to the
gradually decreasing number of wild
fur bearing animals. mOIeskins have
found a ready market. 1t is signifi-
cant Of our lack of attention to small
business matters, however, that Ameri-
can moleskins are not quoted or Of
fered on the markets All the skins
used by our furriers are imported
from Europe. Auction lists of fur
dealers in London show that more
than 100000 moleskins were sold in
1911, 1912, and 1913. Recently a small
lot Of American moleskins secured by
the Biological Survey was prepared
and made up by an expert furrier, who
pronounced them in every respect
equal or even superior to European
skins. 1t seems likely, therefore, that
a new industry amounting to many
thousands of dollars annually might
be developed in this country. AS the
price of labor in the United States is
higher than in Europe, it is possible
that for the present the farmer boy
may be the chief beneficiary of the
new industry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

A heller should be handled accord
ing 10 her temperament or disposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
KILL WEEDS IN THE WALKS
Effective and Cheap Agent May Be
Found in Mixture of Rock Salt
and Blue Vitrioi.

Rock salt or blue vitrioI is a cheap
and effective agent for destroying
weeds in walks, garden paths, etc.
The best method of procedure is to
boil the salt or blue vitriol in water
one pound to the gallon, and apply the
solution boiling hot, with a watering
pot that has a spreading nozzle. This
will keep the weeds and worms away
for two or three years. Put one pound
to the square yard at first and after
wards a weaker solution may be ap-
piled when required. Gas liquor is
another cheap medium, but has an Of
fensive odor and may injure the roots
Of trees If carelessly used.-Colorado
Agricultural College.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Where Odd Things Happen.

Tell it
Il dreamed that l made an appoint
ment with myself, and when I got
to the place l was gone"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Yrrporfant 4, Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

MoteIist (blocked by load of hay)-
l say, there, pull out and let me by.
Farmer-Oh, I dunno ez I'm III any
hurry.
Motorist (angrily) seemed in
a hurry to let that other fellows car
riage get past.
Farmer-That's cause his horse wuz
eatin' my hay. There hain't no danger
O yew eatin' it, reckon.-Boston
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Suggestion for Farmers.

The professor-or. at all events, the
tnstructor-of farm advertising in the
Kansas State Agricultural college
saws that every farm should be
named, and that the name Of the farm
should be used on cream cans, egg
cases, etc Moreover, the farmer
should send out circular letters to
call attention to the farm and It's
products.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

the aggressive methods of the large
American jobbers and manufacturers
in producing styles. Among the fore
most firm is the
BLUMENFELD, LOCHER CO.
known to dealers generally as the
Progressive Millinery House of Mil
waukee. The trimmed Hats produced
by this firm have that stylish, nattv
appearance SO much admired; are
strictly milliner made and popular
priced. You can recognize them by
the B. L. B. Monogram label in the
lining of every hat. They are right
up to date and cost no G 17a
more than Hats of inferior AEA
quality. The price will IAgpA
fit your purse. Ask your E2S
milliner to show them to ,QNLS1
you.-Adv- Wy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
SIGHT.

Bouncer-Falloa, Jack! Got a Glove
in your pocket?
Muggs-Yes. here you are, old man.
Bouncer-Thanks Now have you a
match?
Muggs-I have. Help yourself.
Bouncer-Thanks! Lend me your
cigar cutter for a second, viii you?
1Luggs-CertainIy! But where's
your cigar?
Bouncer-Why, I was just going to
ask you for one.
Muggs-Humphi Well, here you are.
The match you borrowed is to light
the cigar, I suppose. and the cigar cut
ter is to take the end of?
Bouncer-You'ye guessed it, old
chap.
Muggs-But what did you borrow
the Glove for?
Bouncer-Oh, that's TO chew after I
take that drink you are going to buy
me.-Tid-Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

sixth year and should then be taken
up sohdly and the understood roots re-
planted or securely heeled in until
time to plant in the spring. Good
roots are nearly four inches long,
half an inch in thickness below the
crown, and average about an ounce in
weight in the fresh state. Roots may
be dug at any time after growth
ceases in September, but mid-October
is regarded as the most favorable
time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Aroumentative EInesse-

What makes you staht right in eat
in lasses when you sits down to de
table," exclaimed Aunt Daphne to her
son. Seem like de education l been
gittin' you ain dom no good"
Don you know de Good Book say
de fus' shall be las'?"
81 knows dat"
Den it follers dat de 'lasses shall be
fuses"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
q niHsren+ Hnrre

How about that beautiful gorge
you adVertised?"
"Yonder it is" said the landlord
Did you ever see a more beautiful
ravine?"
Bah! I thought a gorge meant
great big meal. '-Pittsburgh Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Experience.

I'VE learn by experience" said the
ready-made philosopher.
That's true" remarked Mr.
Growcher. I'VE get lot of informa-
ton from experience, but it doesn't
seem to help. What's the good Of
knowing what the weather was day
before yesterday"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
EIy Ointments,

One pound of rancid lard and half
a pint of kerosene mixed thoroughly
until a creamy mass was formed and
rubbed with cloth or bare hand, not
too thickly, over the backs of cows
has been used as protection against
flies About three-eighths of a pound
was used for each fuIl-grown animal.
Never use any form of machine oil
on stock-F L. Washburn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Sarcastic Creature.

Plaintfff-And you must say, IN the
complaint for damages, that my peace
Of mind was destroyed for q year Or
two.
Lawyer-Yes. How do you intend
to spell the next to the last word
before mind?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Good Guess.

Pop"
Yes, my son."
Why do they always paint c coa'
wagon a dark color?"
so it won't weigh light, I suppose
my boy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Wisconsin Directory

q SMOOTH, EASY SHAVE!
Use yeur old razor. Dust put MAGIC RAZOR PASTE
ON your old strop. STUp Makers Secret.
send % cents silver for 5 years supply TO
OLD MACK. SCI Caswen Block. Milwaukee. Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
The BUSY Man.

Peals Of laughter came from the
presidents room as the secretary
stepped out.
Mr.. Green is too busy to see you
at present" said the secretary, DO
litely.
Tn sorry" said the man who called
on business. will you go back and
tell Mr.. Green that I've got two stories
just as good as the one he's heard, if
he'll let me in to.teH them?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
a Diplomatic Answer.

Miss SweetIeigh-Me marry you?
Why, you're old enough to be my IA
ther.
Mr. Oldtime-Far from it. But I'll
admit that you seem young enough to
be my daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
DEMAND FOR GINSENG
LONG BEEN VALUED BY CHINESE
FOR MEDICAL USE.
Young and Understood Roots Dry
Hard and CLASSY and Are Not Re-
garded az DesirabIe-PrIces
Rise as Supply DimInishes.
by ". VAN FLEET.)

American ginseng grows naturally
on the slopes Of ravines and in other
shady but well-drained situations in
hardwood forests IN varying abun-
dance from Maine TO Minnesota and
southwark to the mountains Of Geor-
gia and the Carolinas. It has long
been valued by the Chinese for medi-
cinal use, though rarely credited with
curative virtues by the natives Of
other countries. The dried roots have
been exported from this country in
increasing quantities since the early
years Of the eighteenth century, the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Long lime for Meals.

Church. see in northern Norway
the longest day lasts from May 81 to
July %.
Gotham suppose a man over there
goes out for lunch about June Is and
gets back about June %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

The Englishman-The trouble with
you Americans is that you eat too
much.
The American-Well, the beef trust
is trying to stop that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Bows. Beware

The boy had passed a fairly good
examination, and the old gentleman
told him to come to work.
You may report tomorrow" said
he
I gotcha," chirped the boy.
But you haven't got the job yet, -
was the swift comeback, land you
never will
Moral: Some slang would irritate
any man.-Louisville Courier Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
A Public Worker.

Mrs. Blustum is a woman who be-
lieves In doing things"
Quite so, but unfortunately for Mr..
Blustum and the children, she doesn't
believe in doing things about the
house"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17

Have you called on Mrs. Waggles ?"
asked Mrs. Twobble.
Dear, no." answered Mrs Bias
comb, but they do say"-here follows
80 minutes of animated gossip, con-
Guiding with, Il really must call to
find out something about her"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Fine Sheep Arouse Pride.

4 flock of fine sheep always inspires
confidence and arouses pride ii any
well regulated farmer, while a scrub
lot makes him feel ashamed and tends
TO neglect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Publicity.

"Cf course you don't care for cheap
notoriety," said the man Of ideals.
My dear sir" rejoined Senator Scr
ghum, there is no such thing as
cheap notoriety nowadays. Advertis-
ing Of every description costs some
thing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Much Put Upon.

Il understand he met with many
hardships during his childhood"
Indeed he did! His doting moth
er made him wear curls until he was
nearly twelve years old"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Those Horse Ronnets

Us my hat on straight" asked the
near horse of the team.
Sure" replied the off horse, "but,
for gracious sake, if you want to keep
1t straight, quit wiggling your ears"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
a Sion Of the Times

Il fear this is an era of unrest"
81 quite agree with you Practically
everybody you meet nowadays wants
to dance the tango or the maxixe."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Accumulated Eoremothers.

Biggs-Our forfathers had wives
that were of some account They
could do everything from the family
sewing to driving oxen.
Boggs = Yes, they hemmed and
hawed, as it were-Christian Regis
ter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Careful.

You should not look gift horse in
the mouth"
4 don't l don't even go to the ex-
tent Of smoking a gift cigar to see
if it is good or not"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Appreciated Accomplishment.

rs your boy Josh much help to you
on the farm"
81 should say so" replied Farmer
Corntossel. Il don't know what we'd
do without him when the summer
boarders want to tango"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-09-17
Her StyIe,

The Parent-And do you think you
can support my daughter in the style
to which she has been accustomed?
The Lover-Certainly. sir. / have
taken many prizes in tangoing!