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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
SEEMS LIKE SENSIBLE IDEA
Woman Says Time to Take Wedding
Trip Is Before Contemplated
Marriage.

People laugh when they say that
the pest time to take wedding jour
ney is before the wedding" said a.
New York woman, according to the
Sun of that city, but there never was
truer thing said, and divorces would
be much less frequent if that were
tae custom, with certain limitations,
OF course. l proved it conclusively
during the last summer.
In June last young woman whom
l have known since childhood asked
me if she could join me in a six
months trip my husband and l were
about to take overseas. l was glad
enough to have her with me, for she
is not young girl, and she has money
enough to travel properly. Three or
four days before we started she asked
me If | would object to a certain man
making the fourth of the party,
He was very nice SORT. also with
money enough, and as they had been
so attentive to each other for year
that their friends had concluded they
were sure to marry before a great
while, I added him gladly, as did my
husband. Well, we got away in good
style on ship bound for Spain, where
we spent the first month, and l was
as happy as could be.
"On the fourth day out the girl came
into my stateroom, and, to my aston
ishment, put her head on my Shout
der and began to cry. was fright
ened and wanted to know what was
wrong, and between sobs she told me
the man she had thought was so nice
was getting on her nerves so that she
simply couldn't stand it and had to
tell somebody or jump overheard.
Her previous association had been
of the usual kind incidental to the &C
quaintance of two unmarried persons,
and, while he was very nice that way,
having him around all the time was
simply awful, she laid, and I must
help her out of it. OF course that was
easy enough, for as before. had been
keeping myself out of theft way. Now
/ did all l could to keep in their way
and it saved the girls life till we
reached land
After that it was little easier and
by and by the man, being sensible
fellow, made it convenient to quit our
party good friends and went to Paris.
I'm sure, and so is the girl, that if they
had not gone on the trip they would
have married, and then anybody can
imagine what the result would have
been.
Theirs was a nonwedding journey,
and there should be more of them.
Yes, the war stopped our trip and we
came home in August. He met her
at the boat, but no longer as her pos
sible husband"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
VALENTINES Of
MANY YEARS AGO
GaIlantS of High and Low Degree
Have Found Pleasure in the
Inditing of Love Son.
nets,

It was at the battle of Agincourt, in
l415, that Charles, duke of Orleans,
grandson of Charles V of France, faith
er of Louis XII and uncle of Francis l,
was taken after a fierce charge in a
vain attempt to retrieve the fortunes
of the dragged wounded from
among the dead and for twenty-five
years thereafter he remained a pris-
oner in the Tower of London, until
ransomed for 100000 crowns by Philip
the Good Of Burgundy. In order to re-
Heve the tedium of his long confine-
ment the captive duke composed about
sixty poems, which, tradition asserts,
were the first valentines ever penned.
And the gentle duke has had innu-
merable imitators of high and low de-
gree and of varying standards, from
Robert Herrick, who sings:
TO HIS VALENTINE ON ST. vALEN-
TINES DAY.
Oft have I heard both youths and virgins
say
Birds choose their mates, and couple, too,
this day.
Ddh hS ItlSlA night L never can OlFine
WheG I shall couple with my valentine,
down to the anonymous but more Of
ten quoted lyrist who carols:
The rose is red, the violet blue,
This mark CX) is cross and so are you.
As time passed and the demand for
sentiments" tender and otherwise.
but appropriate for February IA, in
creased, there appeared annually
tiocks of quaint chapbooks and
pamphlets designed to enable the pur-
chaser to express his inmost heart in
polished verse. The title page of one
Of these little ANIMALS reads:
The True Lovers Own General Valentine
Writer for the Present Year, Containing
All the Very Newest Valentines, EIe-
giant and Original, with Appropriate An
swers, Adapted for Ladies and Gentle
men in Every Station of Life.
Ye Bellies and Beaux who own young Gu
pid's sway.
Who hail with rapture this auspicious
day,
Of Valentines you here a store will find.
All tastes to suit or be they rough or
kind.
Yes, you might be the butcher, the
baker, the candlestick maker-doctor.
lawyer. merchant, thief-old, young or
middle-aged-m or feminine
tits invaluable compendium (price Cd
would furnish you with a poetical plea
exactly adapted to your station and
occupation, together with suggestions
for suitable illustrations, such as "a
dying dove" two hearts in a frame
of flowers" "a posy of forget-me-nots"
and two roses on one stalk"
A most confident and self-assertive
encyclopedia Of valentines was pub
ished in 1854 under the title of THE
New English Valentine Writer, or the
High Road TO Love. for both Sexes,
Containing a Compleat Set of VaIen-
tines Proper for Almost Every Trade
in Town or Country, with Their An
swers. Likewise a Variety of Pleas
Ing Verses Calculated to Crown with
Mirth ard Good Humor the Happy Day
which is Called ST. Valentine, which
the Young of both Sexes may read
without Blushing, and those of Ripper
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
The Future Men.

A street car conductor in Kansas
City said to passenger as his car
ratified past. one of the Fairgrounds of
that city: ''Why, there's an entirely
different bunch of kids when they are
on that playground from what they
were running the streets. They used
to be hoppin' cars and putin things
on the track and up to all sorts of
deviltry. They seem to behave all
right over there. Guess it's because
they have something &c do" That is
the Importance and value to the com
munity Of every playground, measured
in human terms. The boy of today is
the man Of tomorrow It is not waste
Of money to make Of him the best pos
sible man he can be made
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
One of Pete nalIeu,s storie.


Two racing stories concerning the
late Pete Daley as narrated by Harry
Bulger:
Frank Lane, an actor in the Charles
T. Hoyt companies, quit the stage to
become sheet writer and confidential
agent for Kid Weller.
Where's Lane now?" somebody
asked of Daley.
They've given him a part Of book
up in Canada" responded Pete, "and
/ think he drew the fyIeaf"
Bulger and Daley on the Sleeps
head Bay track at the conclusion of
the days program: How did you
finish, Peter" he inquired. Fine"
was the answer. 81 beat the first five
races and I'd have beaten the sixth If
I'd had my cane with me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
SMALL CRANE FOR A WAGON
Handy Device for One Man in Lifting
Barrels and Other Heavy Objects
How II Is Made.

Occasionally heavy objects must be
lifted into a wagon bed, which calls
for two or more men to do the work.
Not always having sufficient help at
hand, one farmer made light crane
that can be readily attached to a wag-
on, which aids him in hosting all
loads too heavy for one man to lift,
writes G. E. Carmack of Louisville,
KY, in Popular Mechanics.
The crane consists of a two or three
inch gas pipe, about twelve feet long.
and two brackets, also a block and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

by perpendicular tracery. The chanceI
window, SO feet high and IS feet wide,
is filed with ancient German glass dat
ing back to about 1900. Apart from
its historic interest the church is well
worth a visit by anyone who is inter
ested in church architecture For the
building is quite the best preserved
of its style in England. New York
Evening Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
IN ENGLISH CHURCH
Bust of Great American Has
Been Placed in Country of
His Ancestors.

~ THE parish church of the village
: OF bingham, in Norfolk, England,
near the old cathedral city Of Norwich,
lived many generations Of Lincolns, an
cestors Of Abraham Lincoln. a bust Of
the great American, set up in that
church by a committee Of Americans,
is shown with the church. 4 descrip-
ton Of the church by Rev. Milo H.
Gates, vicar Of the Chapel Of the In
tercession and secretary of the me-
mortal committee, is as follows:
''The building, dedicated to ST. An
drews, Is constructed of rough fints
with free-stone dressings. It consists
of a spacious ehancel, a nave with
clere-story, north and south aisles, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Productive Land Used.

British Honduras presents the in,
congruous picture Of natural green
house, capable Of growing almost
every ordinary edible people can de.
sire, importing nearly all of its food
from oversee. It's natives know moth,
ing whatever about agriculture, but
the government has finally set aside a
tract Of land Fhere modern farming
will be attempted under direction of
practical men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

tackle. One of the brackets, A, is
forged to fit over the rear axle of the
wagon and provided with a vertical
bearing on which to set the end of
the pipe. The other bracket, B, is
shaped to form ring around the pipe,
and is attached to the wagon bed in
front of the standard. The pipe has
about two feet of one end bent over,
as shown, which is drilled to receive
a ring that can be used to fasten the
tackle.
The pipe can be easily taken out
when not in use. The bend in the
pipe will allow the object being hoist
ed to clear the rear end of the wagon
box, whereupon the crane can be
swung around and the object lowered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

ACT creating the rank or lieutenant
general of the army" said Mr.. Rich
ards. While 1t was well understood
at the time that it was for the benefit
Of General Grant, he was not named
in the bill. 1t was the first time con-
gress had authorized the rank to be
conferred il the army since General
Washington held it.
president Lincoln summoned Cen
eral Grant to Washington from the
field to confer about the appointment.
Grant arrived at p. m. at the old
Willard hotel. At $3.50 he showed up
at the White House. l was there.
ut was a kind of reception, as 1 re-
call. The affair was proceeding in an
informal way, the president, some
members of his cabinet, and Mrs Lin
coin being in the red room, where
persons were being received.
THE affair was suddenly Interrupt
ted by a cry, Here comes General
Grant,
President Lincoln Immediately left
his place in the receiving line and
hurried to the door leading to the red
room from the vestibule, where he
met President Grant. He promptly
recognized the general, although they
had never met before My curiosity
had led me to the center of interest.
Il heard Mr.. Lincoln say: General
Grant, l believe this is the first time
we have ever met
ITO this General Grant replied:
Yes, Mr.. President, you are right
You are right; this is the first time
We have ever met
'The rest of the conversation was
lost to me, as the two men came closer
together and moved away, talking in
lower tones. l recall that Seward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Flowers convey love messages bet.
ter than any other gift, therefore they
are pre-eminently the gift for st. Val.
entine's day. A beautiful bunch of
violets in a heart-shaped box will
awaken a response in any female
heart, either wife or sweetheart. Even
If more expensive gift is to be sent,
be sure there are flowers of some
sort to accompany it. They are living
messages, and every woman away
down in her heart loves sentiment,
especially when expressed in a deli.
cate fashion "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Saw the Future Clearly.

am glad made the late race. 1t
gave me a hearing of the great and
durable question of the age, which l
could have had in no other way; and
though I now sink out Of view and
shall be forgotten, l believe I have
made some marks which will tell for
the cause of civil liberty long after 1
am gone.-Lincoln's letter to DR.. a. G..
Henry, November 19, 1858.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
MET IN THE CAPITAL
First Time That President Lin
coin and General Grant
Greeted Each Other.

7 HERE is a man in the public serv-
Ice in Washington who saw the
hrst meeting between President Lin
coin and General Grant in the White
House nearly sixty years ago.
Charles H. Richards, who for more
than fifty years has worked in the
stationery room Of the senate, saw
the meeting In an interview Mr..
richards narrated the incidents con-
nected with the meeting and recalled
the first words ever exchanged be-
tween the two great figures on the
Union side Of the Civil war. Mr..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Not Bitter in Defeat.

The emotions of defeat ct the close
of a struggle in which I felt more
than a merely selfish interest, and to
which the defeat the use of your name
contributed largely, are fresh upon
me; but even in this mood l cannot
for a moment suspect you Of anything
dishonorable.-Lett from Lincoln to
J. J. Crittenden, November 4, 1858.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Softens New Eone

To soften new ropes that are ex.
tremely troublesome because of their
stiffness, the following is excellent
Cover the ropes with water and heat
the water until it almost boils,
straighten and dry them. Ropes treat.
ed in this manner work satisfactorily
as soon as dry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

a u q > [ a II [ o u
crowded forward
and greeted the
general and that
Mrs. Lincoln also
greeted him cor.
daily.
General Grant
soon was hustled
into the east room
and as he sat on
a sofa he was
surrounded by a
great crowd. He
seemed modest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Pearls From BahreIn,

The Bahrein islands are now the
center of the worlds pearl trade.
They are On the western shores of
the Persian gulf and have become the
most important part of the fisheries
Of that body Of water, which is the
chief source OF the worlds pearl sup
ply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Causes of Unhappircss.

The worst kinds of unhappiEess, as
well as the greatest amount of it,
come from our conduct to each other.
If our conduct, therefore, were under
the control of kindness, 1t would be
nearly the opposite of what it is, and
so the state of the world would be
almost reversed. We are for the most
part unhappy, because the world is an
unkind world. But the world is only
unkind for the lack Of kindness in US
units who compose it,-Frederick VII
Liam Faber.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
What the Editor knows.

In the schools of journalism they
are teaching that an editor needs to
know great deal about great many
things, and that he cannot possibly
know too much; and that is right, but
the most important thing for an edi-
tor to know is how little comparatively
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
No CrIterlon.

James Larkin, the Dublin syndical-
list, says in his picturesque md fgura-
tive way to a New York reporter:
Never judge a newspaper by its
ads, my boy Never judge girl by
her looks. Above all. never Judge a
man by his clothes, for the handsom-
est uniforms will invariably be found
farthest from the firing line"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

One pound Of oyster shell will fur
nish lime for the shells of seven dozen
eggs. If the hens cannot procure the
lime for the shell from outside sources
they viii take 1t from their own
bodies. It is well to keep oyster shell
and grit before the chickens all the
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Cause of Scalv LEGS.

Scaly legs are caused by d parasite
under the scales on the fowls legs.
The trouble is more or less conta-
gious. A mixture Of kerosene and lard
applied twice each day is simple
and sT-e cure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Corn on Meadow Land,

On one acre Of meadow land, newly
plowed, a Massachusetts man pro-
duced 123 bushels of dry shelled corn.
To do this, he spread upon the acre %
tons of stable manure and $50 pounds
OF commercial fertilizer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Would Not Think Of Defeat.

AS to being prepared for defeat,
certainly am not Any man who is
prepared for defeat would be half
defeated before he commenced. hope
for success, shall do all in my power
to secure it, and trust to God for the
rest.-Admiral Farragut
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Man He CnnIdni& adn,ir.

81 don't mind meetin' q man dat
thin--s well of hisse'f," said Uncle
Eben. What don't like is to meet
one dat tries to make me think he's
a picture card when he knows as well
as anybody dat he's only a deuce"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Free Trial Package Sent TO Amy Address
for Two Cent Stamp.

:. NO one who has itching piles needs descrip-
ton of their friQhtful torture-Nox-ema gives
instant relief. Those whose days and nights
pave been one long period OF suffering have
preparation.
For pimples, salt rheum. ulcers old sores,
eczema. rough, scaly skin or scalp. Sore, tender
ieet, chapped hands or face, chafed infants
Nox-ema has no equal in giving instant relief
rom all pain and torture. II does not soil the
skin or clothes and leaves no trace
It makes the skin smooth and healthy. No
matter what you have tried don't fail TO use
Nox-ema. 1t will never fail you.
Most druggists sell Ncx-erna. too ner nack-
age or sent by mail on receipt of price by the
Hegtmuth Laboratories. Milwaukee Wis. A trial
package Will prove its great efficiency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Richards was ap-
pointed to his
position in the
senate stationery
room on the rec
ommendation of
Charles Sumner
and Henry Will
son. He is a ma
tive Of Massachu-
sets and was ap-
pointed from that
state.
Congress had
Just passed the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Cow Demands Rouohaoe.

The dairy COW should have an album
dance of roughage. Her system de-
mands it. Her digestive organs are
Of a nature that makes such feeding
necessary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Preserve Patch Of N.u Treas

A bit of primeyal yew forest about
half mile square is carefully pre-
served in the Bayarian highlands of
Germany, the tree. once widely dis
tributed, having become almost extinct
in Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Care of chfIdren,s Teeth.

No care can be too great TO bestow
upon the teeth of children. Medicines
that will bleach the teeth or injure the
enamel should be taken, if al all.
through a glass tube
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Work of Ancient ENGINEERS

The ancient historians say that over
1000 miles of the lower Nile were pro-
tected by artificial embankment and
other works of engineering skill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
For Feverfshness Bad Stomach, Teethfng Disorders,
move and regulate the Bowels and are pleasant
remedy for Worms. Used By Mothers for % years
They are so pleasant TO take. children Ike them
They T1sUer fall At all Druggists &c Sample
FREE Address, A S. OlIasted, lie Roy, \. z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Thrifty Stockman.

The stockman who has a fine new
mich COW to sell every few weeks, at
a good price, is surely going to save
up money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Avoid Being stepped On.

Keep step with horse when lead
ing him-his left and your left NOV
ing together He cant step on you
then.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Years find much Pleasure and Enter
| tainment"
Here follows a taste of the quality
of this highly respectable compilation:
THE FARMER TO =
If plow and cart
Can please your heart,
| With milking-cows and swine,
Come here to me
And you shall see
I've plenty, Valentine.
Good corn my fields
In plenty yields,
My barns are filed with store,
Fine sheep in pens,
And cocks and hens,
Are clucking round my door.
For buildings, beef.
Provision chief
And, up the chimney, bacon;
Sweet Valentine,
If you'll be mine
You'll never be mistaken.
ANSWER OF - TO THE FARMER
Your plow and cart
Have won my heart;
Pray. who could better wishr
With corn in store,
Fowls at the door,
And milk, a weli-filled dish
Let others fate
Be high and great,
A farmers wife be mine.
I'll milk the cows,
And mind the house,
And feed the grunting swine.
In summers day
I'll help make hay
While hot the sun does shine.
Then come to me
And let's agree
About it, Valentine.
There! That's a complete pastoral
and should surely be a prelude to a
happy marriage.
A somewhat later chap book entitled
"Cupid's Delight; or, Instructions for
Lovers contains this appeal from
THE COACHMAN TO THE LAUNDRY
MAID.
Early this morning at the tub
saw you often stoop and scrub;
The rising suds were seen to flow
AS white as any driven snow;
smack'd my whip and drove away,
Yet gave blessing to the day;
The day which shone so very fine
And made my Sue my Valentine.
Can it be necessary to add that the
laundry maids reply is altogether fav-
orable to the gallant coachman?
Some of the satirical verses in ely
mems Revenge Against Old Maids, Old
Bachelors and Impertinent Coxcombs"
are nearly as scathing as those of the
comic valentines displayed in the win
dow of the little stationery store
round the corner, while THE Beauties
of Hymen," on the other hand, con-
tains appeals as moving as any to be
found imprinted with the greatest
Celebrations of lace paper, tinsel, gid
ing and silk; yet never has valentine
writer, amateur or professional, sur
passed the honest fervor of that an
cient explosive couplet which runs:
Can Pen or Ink or Paper show
My fixed and pure affection? No!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Persistent

The croaker generally has little to
say, but is willing to keep on saying
interchangeable Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Love as II Is.

I'll be true as steel" he protested
Common or preferred?" she quer'
ed.-PhiladeIphia Ledger
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
DajIy ThouCi1t.

Let US wipe out the past, trust in
the future-and rejoice in the glorious
Now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Some women seem to think that be-
ing married three of four years is suffi-
cient ground for any divorce.