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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

The imports into and exports from
the United States in December and
the II months ended with December
1913, just compiled by the Depart
ment of Commerce, show imports in
Dec ember, $1S3,732,736, against $154,,
095, 444 in December. 1912, and Elk
ports in December, $3.50, 48S, SIP
against $3.50, 315,8O7 in December 1912
For the II months ended with Dec
ember the imports are $1,792, 1873, 645,
against 81 ,818 ,O73,O55 in 1912; the ex-
ports $2,484,311.176, against $780,
217,993 in 1912.
The imports of December are larg-
er than those of an earlier month
in the history of the foreign trade,
the next largest month having been
October, 1919, $l77,987 1856.
The excess Of exports over i'm
ports in the calendar year 1913 was
1892, 127 ,531, against 1851, IA, 1888 in
1912. This excess of exports over
imports was larger than in any pre-
ceding calendar or fiscal year Of our
foreign commerce, having been in the
calendar year 1908, 1886, 461 1850 and
in the fiscal year 1908, $685., All ,554.
The share of the imports entering
free of duty in December, 1913, was
63.86 per cent, aga INST SIS. AZ per cent,
in December, 1912; and in the full
calendar year 1913, 1898 per cent
against 5458 per cent in 1912.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
TO EXAMINE SOILS

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 7.-One hun
dred Wisconsin farmers have already
applied for an examination of the
soils of their farms, according to an
announcement made today by A R..
Whitson of the State Soils Labora-
tory.
The new state law provides that
any farmer upon the payment of So
may ask the University of Wiscon-
sin College of Agriculture to make
an examination OF the soils of his
farm. In case he has more than $50
acres of land the fee is increased.
OF course a complete examination
cannot be made without the help of
the farmer himself. For, by watch
ing his crops as they grow and
keeping a careful record he can fig
ure out methods of improvement OF
soil and select crops which Will be
better adapted to his needs.
There is a general interest in soil
matters in this state, as is shown
by the large number of inquiries
which are being made by the farm
ers in all sections Last year
between 100G and 1900 were received
by the soils department asking a
great variety of questions regarding
the u Sc of fertilizers, prepare sys
TENS of Hllage, and SO forth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 5.-Plans
for Wisconsin's display of live stock
products at the Panama Pacific expo
sition will likely be made at the an
nual meeting of the Wisconsin Live
Stock Breeders assoc. alton which
will be held in Madison on Febru-
airy 5, D, f, Bowa, secretary of the
Wisconsin commission at this import
ant exposition Will be at tbs meeting
to confer with the breeders and to
plan with them for a complete and
comprehensive display of Wiscon-
sims live stock and other agricultural
resources at San Fra pciscp In 1915.
At all preced: ng eXpos,tions Of
equal Importance Wisconsin has been
well represented and invariably the
studs, herds, and flocks shown by
Wiscon exhibitors at these shows
has added other honors to Wiscon-
sims string.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
DEATH IN THE FOG

The frightful tragedy of the Mon
roe off the Maryland shore comes
home with vivid realization to all
who ever travel by sea. The more
one has committed himself to the
mysterious cruelty of the deep, the
more ominous the peril of the fog
becomes.
Few people, no matter how familiar
with the ways of the sea, can lie
down to quiet sleep with the sinister
tones of the fog whistle booming over
their heads.
The landIubber has no conception
of the thickness of these sea mists
1t is a common occurrence for them
to be so dense, that when one stands
on the deck of the vessel, he can
see his own shadow in the fog, cast
by the lights behind him.
Conflicting statements as to the
way these ships were handled will
be fought out in the courts. What
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
]. A. COHEN As MAYOR

There is no business man, or citi-
zen, who is not willing to say frank
~ that ]. A Cohen, as Mayor, is do
ing his best to discharge the duties
Of that office the best he knows
how and lis conscious in every thing
he does He has inaugurated and
made many valuable improvements in
our city. To do this it takes
money and along with the city i'm
proyements, the county and, state,
have been making many, therefore
the whole has made our taxes very
high and the people all feel it and
conse quentIy are grumbling. The
question which is now asked, viii
this continue? 1t will unless those
in authority and control in the city,
county and state governments put on
the brakes for year or two.
Mayor Cohen will probably be a.
candidate for another term and it
should be given to him without oppo
NiAGN1ts H ne NdlAiS II. SiA1N IAANAA N'HhN
him to curtail as much as possible
this next year. There can be re-
trenchment if the Mayor and Common
Council make up their minds and
want TO.
For some reason the business men
and heavy tax payers refuse to take
places on the Common Council. Just
why this is we don't know, but
probably because it conflicts with
business interests Future taxation
should be less-not greater. Our
taxes on the same property are
greater each year and the selling
price of property has not been in
creasing any during the past five
years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
WISCONSIN ANkLYZED"
Carefully Compiled and Handsomely
Printed Book Tells of States
Farm Wealth.

wisconsin Analysed is the title
Of carefully compiled and hand
somely printed booklet issued by The
Wisconsin Farmer, of Mad son, a
copy of which has just been received
in this office. The booklet sets
forth the remarkable story Of Wis
consinis agricultural growth and pre-
ent prosperity in concise and inter
esting manner. When it is considered
that the value of farm property in
this state has increased "A per cent
in the last ten years and that Wis
consin markets $85, 900 900 worth of
dairy products annually, the extent
of the golden epoch through which
Wisconsin is passing can be partially
realized. The present booklet not
only gives the facts as to the 1913
crop production, in detail, but also
the marvellous development which
the state is making along general
agricultural lines, particularly az
pGltplllS 10 SIktdu dllu i've StO~h PRIV
duction and wealth. Numerous maps
and scenes showing farming opera
tons in various parts of the state
illustrate the booklet, which is print
ed in colors, on a good quality of
glazed paper.
The publisher of The Wisconsin |
Farmer, James NJ. Pierce, announces
that the supply of wisconsin Ana
lyzed" is limited, but copies VIII |
be furnished TO al applicants, so
long as they last, provided only that |
five cents be RENTED to cover the |
cost of postage and mailing Re |
quests should be addressed to James
NJ. Pierce, publisher The Wisconsin
Farmer, Madison, Wis. The booklet |
is so valuable as a reference work |
we suggest that our rea ders take
advantage of Mr.. Pierce's liberal I
offer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
SLIGHTLY HANDICAPPED

The Grand Rapids Reporter has
been busiIy engaged for the past two
weeks in building the 500 line cut
off from Grand Rapids to Muk-
wonago, a survey for which was
made by the old Wisconsin Central
many years ago. The Reporter,
however. needs about one million
dollars in order to fully carry out
its enterprise. But for this slight
handicap dirt would probably have
been flying on the new cutoff sey-
eraI weeks ago.
The Reporter also wants a new
bridge built across the Wisconsin
river at Grand Rapids, SO that the
street car line can be extended to
the east side and thence to Biron,
Meehan, Plover, the Whiting and Wis
consin river paper mills and Stevens
Point. This contamination
most devoutly to be hoped for. Bet
ter stick to the bridge and car line
extension, Mr. Reporter, and cut out
the cutoff" The former should be
and might be accomplished. The
latter should not and can not be &C
compHshed.- Stevens Point Journal.
We are glad to know that our
friend Ed. McGlachlin, of the Daily
Journal, Stevers Point, approves OF
our editorial on the new wagon
bridge for Grand Rapids and the ex-
tension of the street car line to that
city. This car line would be a good
thing for Stevens Point as we'll as
Grand Rapids and they see it. Coed
brother, help the venture along OF
course the contemplated cutoff is
not so favorable for Stevens Point,
therefore they want to discourage on
efforts to secure it because it will
cost us a 100000 or so. That
nothing, the 500 Line people can
raise 81 900, 600 or so, for so import
ant a venture as that would prove to
them. Why did the Wisconsin Cent
raj go to the expense OF a permanent
survey, if they did not think the
''cut-off'' would be an excellent move
for them to shorten their lire 90
miles between Chicago and ST. Paul?
Yes, neighbor, we can account for
your lack of desire to see the cut
off, line going in. We shall continue
our desire and efforts to see this
Improvement accomplished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12

for a year, but for a decade; not for
one mans life, but for several mems
lives. As long as we have a free
press it will go on bIazingthe way
for a free people, and the path will
be strewn with obstacles, and one
of them is the literary panhandler.
It is easy to define news. Anything
Of interest to the whole people is
news. Anything of interest to a
particular set, having for its object
a commercial gain, is adverts ng,
and il makes no difference whether
the money is devoted to gliding the
youth Of this generation or gliding
the dome of the prophets of the last
generation-it is for gain. and it is
advertising, and advertising is the
breath Of the press, without which
We must die"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
PUBLIC MEN AND SOCIAL FuNC-
TONS.

II the managers of a charity ball.
chamber of commerce or church far
can get a president, a governor, or
other high public official to attend
one Of their functions. its success
is assured. 1t is the cheapest form
of advertising, provided one has the
pull to put it over Every pub
lie man is overwhelmed by these in
vitations.
President Wilson has shut down
the lid pretty close on this kind Of
thing. He opened up to some ex-
tent however in the matter Of MAX
ing long distance speeches to such
gatherings over the telephone. Now
he is flooded with requests for
this favor, which he has had to an
nounce he must refuse.
Governors and congressman yield
too willingly TO these impositions. 1t
is to them one means of feeling the
pulse of the people. They Ike it to
an extent TO DEt6h OFSI lAi0il 1S0-' %
ton from daily life.
No doubt it helps in superficial
way. When a governor or congress
man attends a dance, shakes hands
with all corners, exchanges witticismS
with local celebrities, hands out
compliments on the locality, he ga rs
a. reputation for being democratic,
though inside he is horribly bored.
But as for getting closer to the
life of the people, he fails. Only the
glossy surface of life is touched in
these functions. To get close to
what the people feel, he needs to
have his secretary Gull every s. gn'fi-
cant expression of opinion from the
newspapers, and talk things over with
close observers of human drift.
The train travel, the upsett5ng OF
regular hours, uncertainty OF hotel
accommodations, make these jaunts
a. severe physical strain. Even the
little speech over the telephone is
a burden, if a public man is not to
say something that Will sound flat
and crude in the newspapers next
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
CIVILIZED WARFARE

The dispatches from Mexico have
very CORY sound as the execution
of prisoners proceeds. They read
much like warfare in Europe in the
| days of Gustayus Adolphus 800 years
ago. Nothing like the summary ex-
ecution of Francisco Guzman, just
killed without any hearing by Gen.
villa. as a conspirator against Presi-
dent Madero. could have happened
even as far back in American his
tory as the colonial wars.
The proceedings in Mexico after
a battle sound very much like a
butchers shop. Still if the prison
ers were paroled, according to mod
ern fashion, they would soon be back
with a stolen gun popping away
again for the same old cause.
Going back two or three centuries
in Europe, the refusal to extend quar-
ter in the more desperate fighting
was seriously defended. When men
declined to surrender to superior
force it was held they prolonged
slaughter. The sooner such last
ditch men were cleaned out. the
fewer widows and orphans would be
created
The formal codes of war and the
daily practice of soldier life have
lost much of personal vindictiveness.
Outposts swap coffee and tobacco,
and strict rules have to be made to
prevent their eating, drinking and
playing cards together. Prisoners
of war must be treated as well as
your own troops. They can be made
to work. but their wages must be
computed at the rates that would be
paid home soldiers. When released,
such prisoners. must receive these
wages. minus fair charge for main
tenance.
But many horrible barbarit' es, quite
equal to the offhand slaughter OF
Mexico. still persist Japan incurred
criticism in the war with Russia,
because high explosives were used IN
grenades. which caused the most
hideous injuries, blowing off whole
sale mems limbs, parts of the body
or face. Today the English army has
practically adopted the same equip
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
ing drawn. from them.

ing CTawn from them.
The situation at present is not
unlike the history of the flying ma
chine. Sensible people did net sell
their horses and automobiles immei-
lately Wright made a successful
flight. Whatever their dreams Of
the future might be, they realized
that a period of most hazardous eX-
perimentation must precede the per
lection of this new means of loco
motion The announcement Of
claim of a new cure for some dis
ease which has baffled medical sci
ence unsettles the reason of a large
portion of the public. Such aband-
on tried and efficient remedies, up
on the first suggestion that a bet
ter one may have been discovered.
CoId-blooded analysis of results OF
treatment with radium indicates that
it is useful in a fair proportion Oh
cases. Equally good results are
claimed for the X-Ray treatment,
which is more available. Neither
has shown results, as yet. which
ilstify abandonment Of surgical re
moyal of cancerous growths. The
London Radium Institute has had
more experience with radlum IN can
Ger than anyone. The directors may
be assumed to be optimistic, having
nurchased more radium than any 9TH
err institution In spite of very faY-
orable experience with radium, how
ever, operation is advised by them
in adj operable cases.
Common sense and scientific consl
erations demand, for the present, as
complete removal by surgical opera
ton as possible. Following this
radiun and X-Ray treatment assist
in removing cancerous tissues which
are indistinguishable from healthy
tissues, even upon microscopic eXaml-
nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12

acme Of comfort, except in rough
weather People should have a little
more philosophical habit of mind,
and some resources for self entertain
ment
Then they would not fret like so
many Gagged lions because a boat was
held up a few hours by thick wealth
er. Every appliance for comfort is
at their service, all they need is
seIf-controI and good humor.
There would be much more happi-
ness, comfort, and safety in travel
by water, if the public could adjust
itself to the moods Of the sea. ana
remain content with extremely low
rates of speed on foggy nights.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
A. L. Fontaine, Publisher.
Thursday, February II, 1914
500 LINE CUT OFF.

The recent agitation of this con-
templated Improvement by the 500
Line people has united our manufac-
turers, merchants and business men
in renewed efforts to secure this
cut off for Grand Rapids. Ii the
MarshfieId business men and other
interests along the proposed extension
Will do the same the officers and
directors of said company will real
ize that the people want the line
and will do their share towards Sc
curing it. The 500 line people
need a new depot here badly. They
can't build it until this cut off line
is decided upon. Why not dispose of
it now? This company is losing a
great deal of passenger business be-
cause of poor accommodations in
their depot here. It's a disgrace
to the company and the city. The
railroad commission would condemn
it if it's condition was brought off
clally before H. Inc people are
and have been patient from the fact
that this cut off extension has been
contemplated ever since the Wiscon-
sin Central made the permanent
survey. We want the new line and
we want handsome depot and the
people of Grand Rapids will show
their appreciation of the company's
goodwill. They can easily treble
their business out of Grand Rapids
with these improvements made What
is true of this city will be true of
Marshfield and every other point
they touch on the cut off line Why
delay?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
RADIUM IN CANCER

The motive power of this column
is optimism, We believe in tie
power of publicity. But we deplore
false optimism and false publicity
The current publication of falsely
optimistic accounts of magical and
certain cure" Of cancer by rad uun is
unfortunate to say the least. The fact
that eminent physic: ans are quoted
is still more unfortunate. Their state
ments may not be false; but false
deductions and sNaggeratiQns are be-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
TUBERCULIN TEST

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 6.-Tubercu-
lin, a substance used in determining
whether or not cattle have tubercu-
losis, lis not a poison.
When the tuberculin test is applied
to tubercular cattle, it indicates the
pressure of the disease, but it's ap-
plication has no harmful effect.
With these and other equally posi-
tive statements, E. G. Hastings, a
member of the Wisconsin Live
Stock Sanitary Board and bacteriolo-
g7ist of the College of Agriculture
Of the University OF W.sconi sn,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12

champions the tuberculin test in
current number of one Of the lead
ing dairy papers of America.
Mr.. HASTINGS declares that many
of the finest herds of the country
which are today free from tuber-
culosis are annually tuberculfn test
ed. He believes that there is not
the slightest doubt that by the per-
sistent use of the tubercul.n test
and the prompt removal of reacting
animals herd can be freed from
this disease.
He lis convinced that it is impos-
sible to at all times tell by a physi-
cal examination whether a COW has
tuberculosis or not. The tuberculin
test, in his opinion, is the only rela-
Bile means OF locating the disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
A WINTER COUGH

A stubborn, annoying, depressing
cough hangs on racks the body,
Yeakens the lungs, and often leads
to serious results The first dose
of DR.. Kings New Discovery gives
relief. Henry D. Sanders, of Caven-
dish, Vt, was threatened with con-
sumption, after having pneumonia.
He writes: Or. Kings New Discov
cry ought to be in every family;
it is certainly the lest of all medi-
cines, for coughs. colds or lung
trouble" Good for children's coughs.
Money back if not satisfied. Prce
soc. and s100 At all Drugg lists. H.
E. BUCKLEN & CO, Philadelph
or st. Louis,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
A NEW BRIDGE

As Spring time approaches and
the people are looking forward for
better conditions and Improvements
the matter OF another bridge is
brought up. The present street car
line should be extended and develop
ed. The only way to do it is to
extend the line across. the Wisconsin
river thence to Biron, Meehan, Plov-
er and Stevens Point Under the
present law a new bridge can be
erected under more favorable cir
cumstances than ever before because
the state and county have to stand
an equal share. Why not move While
the present law is in force. It might
be repealed by the next legislature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
FEEL MIS- ERA BILE?

Out of sorts, depressed, pain in
the back-Electric Bitters Fenews
your health and strength. A guaran'
ey back il not satisfied 1t com
pletely cured Robert Madsen, of
West Burlington, Iowa, who sui cred
from vEulent liver trouble for eigl t
months. After four doctors gave him
up. he took Electric Bitters and is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12

The PiccadiHy coat, ''seemo"e'
Norfolk jacket, and tight ting
trousers We're among the articles OF
male attire o KID by the Information
al Custom Cutters association, the
supreme arbiter of mems styles, at
the convention Monday. It may be
borrowing trouble, or being needles
ly pessimistic, but the thought per-
sists that the tight skirt was the
predecessor of the split skirt in the
history of women's gowns, and one
can't help wondering what the next
step from the tight trousers Will be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-02-12
LEGkLS
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE IN
FORECLOSURE
Henry Ullrich, Plaintiff.

James c. Trask and Julia Trask. his
wife, Theodore Thiesing and -
Thiesing his wife, and James
Mach and Julia Mach, his wife. de-
PENDANTS.
By virtue of the Judgment of Fore
closure and Sale made in the above
entitled action on the 9th Gay of
January, 1913, and entered and dock
tted in the office of the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court of Wood County.
Wisconsin, on the 9Th day OF Janu-
airy, 1913, the undersigned sheriff
OF Wood County, State of Wisconsin,
will sell at the Front and North
door of the court House in the City
of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wis
consin, on the 18th day of March, 1914
at ten O'Clock in the forenoon on
that day, the Real Estate and mort
gaged premises directed by said
Judgment TO be sold, and therein
described as follows:
The South East Quarter of the
South East Quarter of Section No.
Thirty-five (35) in Township No.
Twenty-one (21) north, of Range No.
Five (5) East of the Fourth Prinei-
pal Meridian, being forty acres of
land more or less according to Gov
ernuteut Survey.
Terms of Sale, Cash
Dated January 21st, A D. 1914.
A j. CoweIl.
d D. Conway. Sheriff
Plaintiff Attorney.