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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
THEY'D Like to Run.

Bill see new shackles for cnnvicts
permit man to walk, as usual. but
lock should he bend his knees far
enough to try to run.
Jill-That must be hard on the poor
fellows when the dinner bell rings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Mean SANDER.

of course that was a ridiculous
story about a corps Of Amazons. 1t
would be worse than useless to form
a corps of women"
why would it?"
Because when they found they
were going to face the enemy they
would want to use all the powder on
their noses"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Longing.

Little Emma Blase-I wish you and
papa would get divorced.
Her Mother-Divorced? Why, dear?
Little Emma Blase-Little Myrtle
Wayupp's papa and mamma are, and
she sees each Of them six months in
the year, and don't see you and papa
at an.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
TwnIIdn,t BE Safe

According to some reports of the
war in Europe. life in the trenches Of
fers all the comforts of home"
so I've read in the papers,
And another thing When new ar
rivals move in the neighbors don't
poke their heads out to look
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Gets Generals Can.

Paris.-GeneraI Pau, who lost an
arm in the Franco-Prussian war, saw
a French corporal who had lost his
cap in. a charge and gave him his
own-a generals headpiece embla-
zoned with golden oak leaves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Following the STYLES

THE average woman spends mos.
Of her time thinking about what to
wear"
7 fear you are mistaken"
why 500"
she spends most Of her time think
ing about what to wear next"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
AeropIane Hit MANY Times.

Berlin.-The wings of the aeroplane
of Lieutenant Kaspar, who has made
daring flights for the Germans over
Calais, Dover and Paris, contain more
than four hundred bullet holes, yet he
has never been brought down by the
enemy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
NeutraIs Lose Heavily,

Copenhagen. = Sweden, Denmark,
Norway and Holland, which are not
involved in the war, have lost %
ships and 81 lives through mines,
600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Wireless Detective.

London.-The British government
has wireless detective. 1t is radio
plant erected at Cromer for the sole
purpose of locating a German send
ing station that has been causing the
British much annoyance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Impo ssibIe.

There's no use talking, it's impos-
sible to suit that theatrical mana
ger"
Impossible, my boyi Nothing in
this world is impossible
Yes, there is. He wants me to
write a tragedy with happy end
ing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
ObIioin0

81 told Tippins l didn't like his
face"
What did he dor
HE changed countenance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
All Hands Up.

"At what hour did the defendant
hold up the saloon2''
Sat five minutes to twelve"
How can you fix the minute SO
positiveIy?'
Because I noticed that even the
clock had its hands up"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
A Query.

Pop, this paper says the ship S
guns barked at the enemy"
We'll, my son. what Of that?"
Did they bark because the dog
watch fired 'em?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Set SPRING Fashions.

Berlin.-German tailors and dress
makers, in session at Frankfort, de-
cided that the prevailing color for
fashions shall be the field gray Of the
German uniform, cut military style.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

good Lydia E. Pink
hams V G e BILE
Compound has done
for me. / suffered
very much from q
female trouble. I
had bearing down
pains, was irregular
and at times could
hardly walk across
the room. ! was
unable to do nv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Back to the Soil.

The city man was telling his friends
of the delights of farming.
There is only one time a success
full farmer gets back to the SOIL" he
said.
And that is?"
when he's so far away from a
garage that he has to climb under his
auto and fix it himself"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Who can furnish clear definition
O. q politician?" inquired the profes-
sor.
7 can" said the son of a congress-
nan. To which party do you refer?''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
The Re Jason,

ST notice a large number of the
men in this lighting plant are crazy
about baseball"
Yes; they're what you might call
electric fans"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
A Concession.

Pullman Porter-Boss, yo' sho' am
dusty.
Passenger (resignedly)-Well, you
may brush off about a nickePs worth
Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
You see, l have crimson velv
The Natural One.

Il would like to have seen Jonah
expression when swallowed up by the
whale"
HE probably looked very much
down in the mouth"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Loosher or Loo-chee-er

The "Sextet from Lucia" bring
And set it off, mid glad acclaim.
However they pronounce the thing,
Thank heaven! the tune is still the
samei
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
LoCY.

O'Brien-Clancy's married woman
that weighs three hundred pounds.
Mu1ligan-He's the SHY wan! He
knows nobody can fight at that
weight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Chance of Time,

In days of old when knights were bold
And with fair ladies snitten;
As proof of love they begged a glove,
But now men get the mitten.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
The Kind,

I'VE need a man Of taste in this
business"
An art connoisseur?"
NO; a tea tester"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Queer Outfit

THAT was dry reading found in
the seaside library"
Why, there ought to be volumes OF
water in it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
SaIzer's White Bonanza Oats.

Made C. j. johnson of Lincoln Co.,
MINI, famous in growing 243 bushels from
21a bushels sown last spring. Can you
beat that in 1915? Won't you try?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Even a suffragette may be able to
select a good brand of complexion
powder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

For the treatment of colds, sore throat,
etc, Deans Mentholated Cough Drops give
sure relief-5c at all good Druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Natural history neglects TO inform
US that the female elephant requires
larger trunk than the male.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

The meek may inherit the earth
some day, but the other fellow has
mortgage on it right now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Mfoht Write a "Rest Seller"

Might WFIte a Best SELECT.
How are you getting along with
your literary work."
Not as we'll as l hoped"
MOP"
You see, l have a crimson velvet
smoking jacket, handsome pipe, a
large waste-paper basket, a table, a
chair and plenty of writing materials,
but to save my life can't formulate
an idea" ..-..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Inventions.

Inventions strange impressions give
We praise them and we scott.
Sometimes they help us while we live;
Sometimes they kill US off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Innnnrtan4 n RnnAhara

A real heroine is a woman who can
suffer in silence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
All He Had.

They say that money is tight"
1t must be- All I've got is little
loose change"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Union Men on FIRING Line.

Berlin.-There are 661, 005 organized
workmen Of Germany on the firing line
at present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
In to nate.

Tom-And do you really love her?
Bill-Loye her? / love every hair
on her dressing tablet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

A woman's work is never finished
If she is trying to reform some man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

This great
Dat has TAX
en- N o T e
prizes a n d
given bigger
a n d larger
y i G | d 2
t hr oughout
, t b e United
Estates than
/ a n Y 0 a t
known. It's
e n o rnously
prolific. just
the Dat for
! Iowa, Mimi,
q w i g :, H.,
\ Ind, Mich,
. Ohio, Neb.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
stonned al Mauheuue.

At Maubeuge. France. a soldier who
could talk English was kind enough
to explain that, though he had or
ders to shoot on sight any civilian rid
ing a bicycle, he would be gentle
and merely arrest me. Fortunately,
the officer in charge had been in the
Philippines for 20 years and consid-
cred himself almost an American. But
must return to Brussels, he said and
after much difficulty procured a pass
for me init fahrrad." I decided to
take the long way back.
One noon | stopped at a little "es-
taminet." 1t was half demolished and
had been rechristened, for over the
door was a newly painted sign: Cafe
de Ia Battaille de Quatre Bras"
Within, several soldiers were drink
ing. But one sat alone. holding the
inn-keeper's little girl in his lap He
stroked her hair and sobbed, declaring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Every man is an idealist before he
marrieS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

We'll, l think that in all fairness
we're entitled to rest little and en-
joy the improvement we've already
made"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Often a full purse goes with an
empty head
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
A LutI.

And you used to say you were in
favor of reform"
so | am replied the statesman.
But you are not talking about it
now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

You can't be happy unless you make
others happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

The man who does things can afford
to let his wife do all the talking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Yet there may be nothing particu-
larry wrong with the man who has a
poor opinion Of himself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

A lovers quarrel and small boys
troubles are soon patched up,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
this W0mAN'S
SICKNESS
Quickly Yielded To Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Compound.

Bridgeton, MI want to thank you
a thousand times for the wonderful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

years ago. He told of the death of his
wife three years ago. They talked
over old times in Girardville. and when
Conner left for the West he had her
promise to become his wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11
Doesn't Bother With Names.

Il fear that Mrs Blowster has a
| rather poor opinion of humanity in
| general"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Earlie-What is graft, pa?
His Pa-Graft, my son, is any pecu-
mary advantage enjoyed by some one
who opposes your political views
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

DeIu- -IOH6Iy -
Mrs Doyle-Faith an whin I'm all
alone / have the house full of COM
pany. 80 lE--,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-02-11

Why do you think SOP"
There are so many individuals to
whom she merely refers as that per
SON." =-.~
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Peace in CalexiCO
While World Fights

A son of F. G. McWiuiams sends
the following clipping concerning
conditions in Calcxico:
while the terrible turmoil of bat
tie and the Staying OF hosts of valiant
men continues unabated on the
bloody fields of Europe; while the
Mexican border eastward and west
ward from Imperial Valley plaintive
appeals have been sent to the nation
al capital OF depredations by Mexican
soldiers of various factions and dead
ly bullets have been flying uninter-
rupted across the international line,
we are to observe the unheard of
spectacle at CaleXico of q Mexican
military band marching upon Ameri-
can soil acting as official escort to
the lieutenant governor of California
and the governor of Lower California
leading detachment OF United
States cavalry troops in a great street
parade, and all in celebration of the
| birthday anniversary of George
! Washington. This is the announced
plan for February %, to take place
at CaleXico. What better illustration
could one get of the peacemaking
abilities of the people of Imperial
! Valley?"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Look Out, MedfOrd,
Another AShcraft

Ashland football fans will be glad
to learn that there is still hope for
the old red and white. 1t was
thought that with the graduation of
Bulldog" Ashcraft this spring the
last of the Ashcraft clan had donned
football togs for the last time for
Ashland high school, Elmer Ash
craft announces that yesterday after
noon at o'clock a ten-pound half
back arrived, and we may rest as
sured that in a few years the Medford
line will again be giving ground be-
fore the terrific onslaughts of a wor-
thy successor to his fathers name.
Mrs Ashcraft, formerly Alta Long, is
doing well. The baby's growth will
be carefully watched over by thirty
four high schoolers who feel that
they have an interest in the young
ster as he is the first baby born to a
member of the class of 1913, of
which both the father and mother
were members.
The baby is a grandson of Council
man p. l.. Ashcraft of Ashland
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Two Trees In One
In Upper Park

While Ed Burt was cutting out
trails in the city park he ran across
a peculiar tree growth which is well
worth trip into the upper park to
see. Two fir trees which stand sew
eral feet apart at the base have
grown together at a distance of about
eleven feet from the ground. The
combined trunk then continues to a
height of about sixty feet. The sep
arate trunks below where they join
are about ten and twelve inches thick
respectively and above the joint the
trunk is about fourteen inches thick.
The discoverer cut out the brush
around the phenomenon so that 1t
could be easily seen and Chester
Stevenson took a photograph which
is on display in Whited's window.
To find the tree one can take the
old log slide which ascends the east
side OF the canyon from the lower
end of what is commonly called the
picnic grounds, and then take the
second trail which turns off to the
right. The twin tree is about two
hundred yards along this trail.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
''Martha'' A High
Class Opera

The best entertainment yet pre-
esntel at the Vining since its open
ing was Martha" by the Andrews
Opera Company, Tuesday night.
The opera has been well adapted
and enough dialogue injected to clear
the plot to the average mind so that
it can be easily followed Usually
high-class opera overshoots the aver
age audience. Not so with Martha. I"
Not only is it interesting from cur
tain rise to the end, but every situa-
tion is clearly enuogh presented to
hold that interest.
Every performer in the opera is a
high-class artist-both singing and
acting well-and the attraction is of
that class that will be a puller in the
great centers as we'll as the smaller
cities.
The house was well filled and the
Elks lodge, under whose auspices the
opera company entertained, are jubi-
liant over the success of the undertake
ing both from an entertainment and
financial standpoint.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Days For Work at
Mountain View

Tomorrow and Saturday will be
days of work at the Mountain View
cemetery. The ladies OF the cemetery
committee Of the Civic Improvement
Club have requested that all the men
of the city who are able go out to
the Mountain View cemetery Friday
and donate day or part OF a days
work. Autos will carry all who will
help the cause free of charge. Catch
autos anywhere on East Main street
between the Plaza and the White
House grocery.
Each workman is requested to
bring spade or rake. Coffee will
be served by the ladies. Bring your
lunch and turn out for the day The
air will do you good.
On Saturday the high school boys
will turn out and help. Autos will
carry the workers as on Friday and
coffee will be served. The ladies'
are doing great things for Ashland
and 1t is up to the men to turn out
and help.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Ashland ElkS
Elect Officers

Officers for Ashland lodge No. 944,
B. p. o. f., were elected Saturday
nigth as follows: Exalted ruler, ID.
A. Applegate; esteemed leading
knight, j. K. Choate; lecturing
knight, Clifford Jenkins; loyal
knight, George Watson; secretary,
Edward ]. Thornton; treasurer, p.
Provost; guard, Teddy Provost;
trustee, George owen. Officers will
be installed at the first meeting in
April. The membership is now close
up to the 500 mark. There have
been over 500 limitations in the local
lodge since its organization ten years
ago, the anniversary of which will
be observed March 19. f. v. Carter
was the first exalted ruler of the
lodge, and j. NJ. Wagner is the retir-
ing official in that capicity.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Slayer Of Hubbard Acquitted,
Finley Says no New Warden

The trial lasted seven days and
will cost the county in the neighbor-
hood of $1,000.
State Game Warden Finley is high
ly wrought up over the outcome of
the trial and the Medford Mail Tri-
bune for Wednesday published the
following under his name:
Arthur S. Hubbard was one of
the best wardens in the service of
the state. He was appointed by me
in 1911 and had been continuously
in the service OF the state ever since.
His good name as an officer of the
law was meligned; he was misquoted
by his enemies and convicted by the
stories of people who have a hatred
for game laws and game law enforce
ment.
Time and time again Hubbard, as
an officer assisted other peace Of
ficers OF the county in the enforce
ment OF laws, but in this case when
he was shot in the performance of
his duties, Sheriff Singler and his
deputies not only did not help the
state in this case, but they actively
assisted the attorney who was trying
to free Martin. | am surprised that
the sheriff, who is paid to bring law
violators to justice, should openly as
sist the defense instead of helping
the district attorney.
Hubbard was known as an officer
of the law by Martin. He was per-
forming his duty as an officer when
he walked toward Martin to place
him under arrest. He had the veni-
son on his horse taken from Martins
cabin. Martin resisted arrest to the
extent of killing Hubbard. and it is
an outrage upon the law-abiding peo.
pie OF Jackson county to free a mar
like Martin after he threatened time
and time again to kill Hubbard, ant
finally made good his threats.
81 do not intend to appoint anothei
deputy game warden in Jackson
county. / regard the value OF human
life more highly than the enforce
ment of game laws. II necessary
we yan do without game rather thal
to iSa7e a home without father an
make orphans of helpless children.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Another Gold
Strike is Made

Sam March and Ed Ralney, both OF
Medford, will soon be in the million
aire class if their newly discovered
mine pans out as is expected. These
two gentlemen have been prospecting
the last few months with but little
success until last Friday, when they
struck a paying ledge.
Their mine is located about three
miles west of Medford on property
known as the Tow Wright place. The
old mine in which they were pros
pecting formerly belonged to Joe
Pankey and Thomas Wright, and in
search of its abandoned workings
they. ran across n ledge measuring
one inch in width which appeared to
be almost pure gold. From this
ledge they took but two paintings.
which netted them from five to six
hundred dollars. Their find promises
to be a good one and they expect to
realize several thousand dollars from
the same. A lease has been granted
for the working of the mine at Is
per cent royalty on its output.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-03-11
Local Boy Leaves to
Teach in Honolulu

Robert Spencer left Wednesday
evening for Honolulu, T. H., where
he will accept position in the Iolani
school for boys. Verne Blue and Jan
Mowat, both of Ashland, are teaching
in this same establishment and were
instrumental in securing the position
for NJ. Spencer. The school is un-
der the care of the Episcopal church.
as is also the Priory girls school
where Frances Hamlin and Katherine
Miller of Ashland are teaching.
Other members of the Ashland Homo
lulu colony are Mr.. and Mrs D. P.
Blue.
Bob" Spencer was a senior in the
high school here bu. has been carry
ing extra work and has a sufficient
number of credits to assure him OF
his diploma He was a prominent
all-around athlete and will in all
probability assist in athletic work at
Iolani. Besides being a member of
the high school football, basketball
and track teams, Spencer was busi-
ness manager of the monthly paper
and a member of the debating team.
A large crowd of friends bid him
good luck at the station.