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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
FOUR-F0OTED ORCHARD PEST
Best Way to Destroy Pocket-Gophers
IS by Poisoned Bait, Before the
Young Are Weaned.

Pocket-gophers are serious garden
and orchard pests IN some parts Of
the country. These animals are pro-
vided with a pocket-like pouch on
each side of the head. The pouches
are outside, independent Of the mouth.
and, contrary to the belief Of many,
are not used for carrying dirt out Of
the burrows but for carrying food.
The presence OF mounds CT earth in
garden. orchard or lawn indicates the
presence Of either a pocket-goPher or
q mole The burrov Of the gopher is
sometimes left open temporarily,
which is not the case with that Of q
mole. Photographers are largely noe
turnal in their habits above ground
Hawks and owls, foxes, weasels and
the common house cat prey upon the
pocket-g0phers. 1t is probable. TOO,
that the larger snakes devour them.
A No. o steel trap may be set in
the burrow By digging down a foot
or more behind newly made mound.
The top Of the trap should be on a
level with the floor of the burrOw and
nearly covered with fine earth. The
opening should be covered in order
to exclude the light
By far the best way to destroy
pocket-gophers is by poisoned bait,
particularly before the young are
weaned. AS much powdered strych-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
WORRY FOR SHEPHERD
Prevent Attacks of Flies Which
Produce Maggots in Sheep.
Cuts and Injuries Received in Shear
ing and Allowing Dirt to Ac-
cumuIate Are TWO Things Fa-
voring Attacks Of ely"

There exists a good deal OF differ
ence in opinion as to the particular
fly responsible for the "maggoting"
Of sheep. It is popularity supposed
to be caused by the common blow
fly" or flesh fly" The exact kind of
fly is, however, Of more interest 10
the entomolOgist than to the sheep
man, and whatever its name and vari-
ETY., We know at least something about
the circumstances under which the at
tack occurs.
We know something, too, about the
method of preventing attack if We
could always persuade the farmers to
put it into practice. and also Of good
many agents that viii completely de-
stroy the maggOt.
Two things that particularly favor
the fly attacks that cause such trou-
Bile, are cuts and other injuries re-
ceived in sheaTing and allowing the
sheep and especially the lambs, to get
dirty behind. Filth seems to form a
cOngeniaI habitat for the maggots,
and a damp, fetid patch Of wool will
generally be found to be the place
where they are actually at work. Thus,
the rump and region of the tail are
parts very liable to become maggoted.
In addition to wounds or cuts and
sOiled condition of the fleece, the
length of wool and its profuse secre-
ton may attract the fly, and leads to
a deposit of their eggs.
Powdering the fleece used to be the
favorite method of prevention, but dip
ping or sprinkling with a fluid prep
aratiOn has largely superseded it as
being more economical as well as
more efficient
Fly powders consist for the most
part of mixtures of sulphur, arsenic.
powdered heIleboTe, white lead. alum,
cinnabar of anthony, prepared chalk,
umbeT, American bole and whale oil,
in various combinations and proper
tions, and some old-fashioned farmers
still cling to the use of such agents,
but they are not nearly so effective
as reliable dip.
The poison" bogy frightens some,
out properly prepared poisonous dips
are perfectly safe if the ordinary care
is used, which of course includes rigid
adherence to specific directions framed
to insure safety and efficiency.
In order that it may be lasting as
well as efficient, it seems almost nee
essary that 4 dip should be poisonous.
and such a dip, bE remaining in the
fleece, viii, if employed in the arly
part of the season, confer immunity
from the Ely" attack to a very great
extent, as well as prevent the devel-
Opment of the larvae
Carboic dips and other prepare
tons of coal tar, although quite equal
to killing any vermin which the sheep
may harbor, are certainly very eva
nescent, and their odor, on which they
depend for lettering the fly" is quick
ly dissipated. AS they are nonpoison-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Mutton and Wool Types.

Gus, and do not remain long in the
wool, they do not poison the maggots
Sprinkling is very much akin to
dipping, the same solution being
used. It is practiced when it is not
convenient to dip each sheep sepa-
rately, and secures the saturation of
the fleece at parts most likely to be
struck" Fol- sprinkling, sheep are
penned together, and the solution ap.
piled to the fleece by means of a
watering pot with hose attachment,
but this plan is not to be compared
with individual dipping for efficiency.
For the protection of wounds, oxide
of zinc ointment to which ten drops
of carbolic acid have been added to
each ounce, or a mixture of flowers
OF sulphur and car5olized oil is very
useful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Planting Sugar Cane.

Sugar cane is planted. not sown. A
small piece of the cane, long enough
to include two or three of the rings,
or nodes. is laid lengthwise, or stuck
in slanting direction, along a fur
row which runs the length of the
field. In some sections the primitive
fashion of planting in holes is still en-
ployed. When the trench is planted
the pieces of cane are lightly covered
with earth. In a few weeks they show
growth above the ground. the germ
buds az the rings having begun to
shoot out in the form of young cane,
the ring having at the same time
thrown out rootlets in.o the soil. The
parallel trenches are N do far enough
apart, say at least three feet, to en-
able the workers, when the wide
spreading canes are getting ripe, 70
go between the rows and remove the
dying leaves which burden the ripen-
ing cane, thereby enabling the naked
cane to mature faster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
w. N. u, MILwAUKEE. NO. a3-1g1s,
MADE PROFIT OF HIS VISIT
Unexpected Gallo Paderewski Turne6
to Good Account by Music
Teacher.

Paderewski arrived in a small west
ern town about noon one day and de-
cided to take walk in the afternoon
While strolling along he heard a piano
and, following the sound, came TO
house on which was a sign reading:
Miss Jones. Piano Lessons Is
Cents an Hour"
Pausing to listen, he heard ths
young lady trying to play one of Cha-
pins nocturnes and not succeeding
very well.
Paderewski walked up to the house
and knocked. Miss Jones came to tha
door and recognized him at once. Dts
lighted, she invited him in and he sat
down and played the noCturne as only
Paderewski can, afteTward spending
an hour in correcting her mistakes.
Miss Jones thanked him and he de-
parted.
Some months afterward he returned
to the town and again took the same
walk.
He soon came to the home of Miss
Jones and, locking at the sign, read:
Miss Jones. Piano Lessons 81 an
Hour. pupil Of Paderewsk.)"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
GOES THROUGH THE MOTIONS
But Smokers VIII Wonder How That
TobaccoIess Pipe Must Taste
to Him.

M. MaeteTlinck is among those who
have freed themselves from the band
age of tobacco by means of a curious
artitice. According to his biographer.
M. Gerard Harry, without the help
of tobacco he seemed incapable of re-
ceiving inspiration or crystallizing it
in words. If he has not overcome the
need, he has outfanked it. Smoking.
he noticed, had lost it's virtue as a
stimulant. and instead of rousing the
brain to activity, as at first, had come
to disturb it's functions; so now. IN
lieu of ordinary tobacco, he fills his
bowl with denicotinized preparation.
tasteless indeed, but harmless. HIS
pipe is still always alight when the
pen is busy, but it is hardly more now
than a mere subterfuge intended to
cheat and so satisfy an irresistible
mechanical craving. Chron-
icle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Faith and Good Works.

One Sunday morning a woman who
lived in a country district was nearly
an hour late to church. Since she was
always very punctual, the parson
greatly wondered and questioned her
at the close of the service.
The horse that we were driving,
answered the woman, acted as if it
was going to run away, so I got out of
the wagon and walked all the way to
town
You shouldn't have been fright
ened. sister, impressively returned
the parson- You should have put
your trust in Heaven"
7 did until the harness broke" was
the quick rejoinder Of the woman.
and then | Jumped"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
GETTING Back at Him.

An ostentatious member of a GER
tain county council whose father is
Well known as a retired omnibus
driver. was one day displaying a large
seal he usually wears representing st.
George and the dragon, and while sew
eral bystanders were expressing their
admiration Of it. its owner remarked
in solemn tones:
"Aw-one OF my ancestors is-aw-
supposed to have killed the dragon
aw-don't YOU know?'
Dear me, inquired one of his hear
ers, who knew something about him,
did he run over it?"-Tit-Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
SOUND HINTS ON GARDENING
Hill System Gains in Favor With
Strawberry Growers-Use Wheel
Hoe Often to Loosen Soil.

The hill system of strawberry cul-
ture is gaining in popularity. 1t re-
suits in large berries that command
large prices.
Swiss chard is now generally grown
for greens. 1t should be planted in
rich, moist soil
Keep up the supply of organic mat
ter in your soil if you wish to keep
up soil fertility as we'll as profits from
the crops grown.
Rapidly of growth is essential to
high quality in radishes. 1t also helps
to avoid injuries from the maggot.
Sprinkle the young cucumber and
muskmeIon plants with air-slaked
lime to repeI the striped beetle
When cutting asparagus, don't al
low any of the shoots to remain. The
smallest ones should be cut, even
if left on the ground.
Use the wheel hoes repeatedly in
the garden, so that the soil will not
become hard and compact. The rake
hoe attachments are particularly val
liable to conserve soil moisture.
1t never pays to let the weeds get
start in either vegetable gardens or
small fruit plantations. Frequent
tilIage is most effective as well as
economical in the destruction of
weeds.
Keep the hand hoes sharp. A coarse
file is excellent for this purpose.
Are you looking out for well-com-
posted soil and manure that will be
needed next fall or even a year from
now? 1t is not too soon to begin the
preparation of such compost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
WATERsP0UT IMPERILs SHIP
Column of Water Thirty Feet Thick
Passes Within Ten Feet of
Vessel.

The thrilling story of a narrow es-
cape from being ingulfed by huge
waterspout OF Diamond Shoal light
ship was told by the crew of the Brit.
ish steamship Gordon Castle, which
has arrived here from Beira, South
Africa, the Philadelphia North Ameri-
can states. Captain Gardner said
the waterspout was about 5000 feet
high and 80 feet thick. The ship was
caught in the grip of northwest gale
recently, Huge waves swept over the
deck. Suddenly, said Captain Gard
ner, a hiss like escaping steam was
heard.
Then" said the captain, I'VE saw a
great white column of whirling water
spinning over the ocean, The rush of
the whirlwind that created the spout
made Us cling to the rail for safety,
The course of the Gordon Castle was
changed and the spout passed within
ten feet of the ship"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Stopplnn Him.

81 shall never ask you to promise to
come home early again. she said sor-
rowfullly, when he let himself in at
2 a. m
why not, my dear?" he inquired
quietly.
It's bad enough to be married to
a nighthawk and a loafer without max
ing a liar Of you, too" she replied, and
he had no comeback.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Mammoth Cave in Idaho

About twenty miles from
Boise City, Idaho, there has been dis
covered what is believed to be the
largest cave in that part of the North
west, and the largest in Idaho Il
measures nearly half a mile in length,
that is from it's mouth to the lake OF
course it may be that long again, but
owing to the lake it is impossible To
get the exact length without a boat
The government is unaware of its ex-
tstence. as it is located on unsurveyed
land and in an exceedingly desolats
region Should the government be-
come aware of Its whereabouts it
would Immediately claim it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
SIX SMILES =
81 81 7Ezs1s1 q !
CITING AN EXCEPTION.

You know" said Parson Thirdly,
the Good Book says, Whatsoever ye
sow, that shall ye also reap"
"Al OF which tends to prove that
even the Good Book isn't always infaI-
Ible. retorted Mr. Suburb.
Why what do you mean?" queried
the parson.
Just this" answered Suburb, who
had been doing an amateur gardener
stunt Suppose you SOW good seeds
and your neighbor keeps chickens.
What?"
Whereupon the good man having
nothing more to say, said nothing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The CHARM
Of MOTHERHOOD
nhanced BY Perfect Physi-
cal Health.

The experience of Motherhoodis try
" one to most women and marks dis
nctly an epoch in their lives. Not one
voman in hundred is prepared or IN
erstands how to properly care for her
elf. Of course nearly every woman
.owadays has medical treatment at such
ines, but many approach the expert
nee with an organism untitled for the
rial Of strength, and when it is over
Ter system has received q shock from
which it is hard to recover. Following
light upon this comes the nervous strain
Of caring for the child, and distinct
change in the mother results.
There is nothing more charming than
happy and healthy mother Of children,
and indeed childbirth under the right
conditions need be no hazard to health or
beauty. The unexplainable thing is
that, with all the evidence of shattered
nerves and broken health resulting from
an unprepared condition, and with am
pie time in which to prepare, women
viii persist in going blindly to the trial.
Every woman at this time should rely
upon Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, a most valuable tonic and
invigorator Of the female organism.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
ACCIDENTS IN FILLING SlL0
Three Simple Rules for inexperienced
Man to Follow When Using Ma
chinery for First Time.

BY observing three simple rules the
farmer who is using silo-flling ma
chinery for the first time may avoid
some of the accidents which occasion
ally damage new machines beyond re-
pair.
Here are the things that the mex
perienced man should do:
1. Be sure that the machine is be-
ing run at the proper speed.
,. Take care that corn is never put
into the machine until the motion is
up to full speed.
8. In stopping be careful not to
shut of the power until the elevator
is empty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
SOFT WHITE HANDS
Under Most Conditions If You Use
Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap TO cleanse ana purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing
better or more effective at any price
than these fragrant supercreamy emol
hents. A one-night treatment will test
them in the severest forms of red,
rough, chapped and sore hands
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Proner Marketing Counts

Do not market poor or dirty fruit.
Put good healthy fruit in a clean,
neat package and you will get a good
price. The attractiveness Of a pack
age often aids greatly in selling
Never put apples or plums in a sack
to take TO market. Always use a box
Or basket.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Knew His Menu,

Waiter lin cheap restaurant)- What
kind of soup will you have?
Guest-Hot water soup.
Waiter don't think We have any
of that brand.
Guest-WeIl. bring me any kind you
happen to have and that's vha, it will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
UnterriEed.

= Your enemies are going to circu-
late some rather damaging stories
about you"
Don't try to stop EN-. replied
Senator Sorghum. III get more pub
lefty denyin' EN- than could pos
sibIy acquire by leading an existence
of conscientious calm"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Conscientious Recruit.

The Officer (having been challenged
by a recruit and seeking TO improve
the occasion)-I say, you know, that
was quite right; but you left out AIS
Welt"
The Racruit-tAIl's well, is it, sir?
An ne two feet like a block Of ice.-
London Sketch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Burrow Of Pocket-GoPher-A, Sur,
face of Ground; 3, Main Burrow; c,
Branch BurroW.

nine as can be held on the point Of a
knife blade, introduced into a slit in
a small piece Of parsnip, carrot, apple
or potato, or large raisin, and placed
deep down in a branch burrow, which
may be opened, if necessary, is very
effective
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Top Dressing for Cabbage.

Nitrate of soda is often beneficial to
late cabbage when applied as top
dressings late in the summer or early
in the fall. If there is an abundant
supply of soil moisture and the cab
bage has stunted appearance there
is practically no uncertainty about the
need Of nitrogen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
G as Plate,

If a gas plate is used you will find
a cupboard with shelf for plate on
top will be very handy, as the oven
can be kept there and always there
when wanted. With a door and made
of finish to match your kitchen. it
help.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The Shell SHORTAGE.

A ]. Drexel, praising the English
volunteer army, said in New York the
other day:
Oxford and Cambridge undergradu-
ates fight side by side with coal min
ers. Peers sons and millionaires' sons
hobnob with plumbers and blacksmiths
in the ranks.
There are lots Of nuts (dudes) in
the volunteer army-and the kaiser
finds them pretty hard to crack, too
notwithstanding their lack of shells. "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Where Brass is Made.

Eighty-two per cent OF the brass in.
dustry of this country is in the ter
ritory around Waterbury, Conn. The
United States brass industry com
prises IS to 60 per cent of that Of
the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Wit of the Force.

The policeman had a gambler by the
arm and was waiting for the patrol
wagon to arrive.
What are you doing?" asked a
friend of the officer who happened to
be passing.
81 am holding a card party" replied
the cop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
CIir7ir1 [ ar1h'S Tail

The quicker a lambs tail is clipped
of, after it is strong and playful. the
better. A week or ten days is long
enough to defer this. Every day after
that adds to both suffering and danger
of loss. We. often clip the tail of of
strong lambs when but four or five
days old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
True SneIIhindinn-

What is your idea of real political
greatness ?"
Well" replied Senator Sorghum,
these days a man doesn't seem to
be considered a really great politician
until he can keep a crowd interested
without saying a word about notifies. )"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Weaninu OF the EoaL

The weaving of the foal should not
be attempted until it is ascertained
that he is capable Of maintaining him
self, and at first his appetite should
be studied and coaxed with crushed
oats. etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Nav Have Started Him.

Il wonder how Columbus got the
idea that the world was round?"
q don't know that there is anything
remarkable about his deductions. Any
man along in middle age begins to get
the idea that the world is not ex-
actly square"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

Suppose all the energy that is
wasted in dancing were devoted to
some useful purpose?"
Il never entertain a supposition like
that"
Why not?"
Because experience and observa-
ton have taught me that the energy
devoted to dancing is foot power and
not brain power"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The Wrono Crime,

Did you see where they arrested
by mistake an operate tenor for en-
bezzling?"
"Of course, that was a mistake. If
they arrested a tenor for anything, it
should have been for uttering false
notes."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Well Recommended.

Divorce Plaintiff (testifying)
husbands cruel conduct caused me to
lose sixty pounds.
Fat Lady lin audience)-I wonder
if I could hire him to marry me?-
Puck
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

81 wanted to be a candidate" de-
clared Mrs. Wombat.
Then why didn't you toss your hat
into the ring?" inquired Mrs. Wallaby.
My milliner, it seems, was on the
other side. She wouldn't get my hat
ready in time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Fence for Sheen Lot.

The sheep lot should not be fenced
in with barbed wire, as the sheep
catch their wool on the barbs and tear
it out, causing a ragged appearance
of the animal and a loss of wool also
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The Handicap.

IF that case is a real love match.
why doesn't it get to a marriage pro-
posal?"
= guess it is because the poor fell
low can't get his courage up to the
scratch"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Her Little Slam

81 see that statistician estimates
there are 10000 idiots in the United
States"
'Weu?"
q was just wondering who the
women are who married the other
AZ, 999."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Meant All Rinh&

Hub lat breakfast)-Tve got a bad
head this morning.
Wif@Tm sorry, dear. do hopa
You'll be able to shake it OF.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Boots Are NaluahIe Feed

Twenty tons of roots will furnish
20 pounds Of root per day for ten COWS
for 200 days. Roots are not only val
liable for dairy COWS, but are just as
valuable for young stock and brood
sows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Com narstiNe Eeats.

Say, Jips, you ought to begin and
train your muscles. I lifted a barrel
on my place last week. Can you beat
that?"
oh, yes. I've Just lifted mortgage
from mine"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Forced to Il.
bachelors

Friend-Still keeping bachelors
hall?
Jinks-No-o. Fact is, times got so
hard that I could no longer afford to
smash the dirty dishes and buy new
ones. I got married.