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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
THE AMERICAN PorENTATE

There are men n this World-yea-
there are men right here in this
town and in every other town-who
would be mad, and would reanyfeeI
msulted at being set down as thieves.
but to whom such q name would in
reality be a most polite appellation-
a very gracious compliment. They
are the class commonly known as
dead beats. They are meaLer than
the common thief Just in the proper
ton as the confidential clerk who
robs. his employer is meaner than his
| less cOwardly brother in crime who
breaks into the mans house and robs
him
And yet what differencethe law.
makes in the two.
A fellow goes into the store and
/ pompOusly calls up a clerk OF pro
prietor and orders whatever he wants
and tells them to charge it and take
it down to the house. He represents
thai he is able and willing to pay
his bills and VIII do so at stated
periods or when presented. He
knows that he is a liar and a sneak;
but he has beat everybody who has
ever had anything to do with him,
and that he never pays a debt IN
less he thinks it policy to do so in
order to get in deeper, and that
whatever money he has he blows
III in extravaganza or dissipation );
anyhow, he lives beyond his means
or for some reason doesn't get e.
nOugh to support himself or his fam
lily in the style desired, and instead
OF getting aid from the proper
sources if needed, or sending his
family to the poor house, so that he
may bear the burden alike, he picks
upon certain individuals to support
them without any recompense what
ever. And if this grocery mentioned;
after going to all the expense of
help to wait ON this fellow, book
Aeeping, deliver the goods, ETC., to
say nothing OF the goods, themselves,
wants. his. pay.as promised, what does
the law say about it? Simply that
if the man has a large amount OF
surplus property to be available he
can. be made. IL. pay but if.he.is sharp
enough to keep his income collected
up reasonably close he is response
bic to nobody and nothing ON earth.
He may assess any man whom he
cam deceive for the support of his
VINE or his children or himself feed
them with food and dress them in
clothing belonging to somebody else.
Such is the province of the only
American potentate who need accoun
to no one-the dead beat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
PLAiNFIELD

Mrs. Angeline Summers is visit
ing her cousin in Wild Rose this
week.
Mrs. Chas. Fields and children of
Gheen, Mimi, are spending a few
weeks at the L. NJ. Brewster home.
The funeral of Mrs. Hul6a Allison
an early resident of PlainfieId, was
held at the town hall Sunday. She
was 1years, months and Il days
of age. and leaves several adult
children.
The Union Telephone company
has installed in their fine building
an up-to-date and modern switch
board, one Of the best ever Ship ed
to this vicinity. When fully construc-
ted the company viii be one of the
best equipped lines in Central Wis
consin and Will give better service
than ever. The company, after the
fire, connected the different party
lines with various business houses
in this city givins their many pa
irons the best service they could
under the circumstances and which
was a great convenience. Our tele-
phone company is one Of the best
in this community.
At the double-header basket ball
game in this city Friday Plainfield
high school boys defeated Wautoma
high school boys by a score of 16
to IL. The Plainfield girls also play
ed the Wautoma high school girls,
the game being tie.
WANTED teacher for a small
district school. Write to J. W.
Bovee, Plainfield, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
husbands earnings is a good idea
and laws cant be made much too Sc
we're for neglect of families"

THE PAY AS YOU GO POLICY
Twenty years ago most cities and
towns, ON making amy large public
improv ement, used to pay tor it in
bonds running 70 ana 80 years. A
good many people have only recently
had to relu1est seven per cent bonds
issued as lar back as 1880 or 1850 by
many OF the larger cities. During
much OF this period, these cities
have been able to borrow money for
tGur. per cent amd even less. The bur
den placed ON the tax payers by 10
cal governments that issued these
Donus was enormous.
There is today a growing relizaion
OH the heavy burden placed on tax
payers by this policy OF making pos
uerity pay. Interest rates are higher
now than they were a few years
ago. Cities that issue serial bonds
for Is and 20 years viii pay two
dollars for one.
Many of the old timers used to ar
que that it was a good thing for a
municipality to have a public debt.
1t tended toward economy, they said.
1t checked the spendthrift element,
and led to a conservative financial pt
icy. There may be something in this
but as a whole the present genera
ton is paying dearly for the light
hearted and nonchaIent financial po-
icy OF it's fathers.
1t is a favorite politicians scheme
to borrow money, load off the bur
deus of admini stration ON future
years, provide low tax rate for the
current year, and go to the people
OIL the issue OF economy. Frequently
it works. But some day debt must
be paid. Then it is learned that
nothing stops the growth of a town
quicker than high taxes. Authorities
ON municipal finance today ali favor
paying for improvements in the.least
possible time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
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WITH THE STATE PRESS

-
Superior Telegram II Formerly the
farmers needed some of the optim-
ism OF the cities, but now the cities
need some OF the optimism OF the
farmers.
Racine Times: The wife Of one
OF the survivors OF the James boys
gang says she made good man OF
him by a diet OF rice ANA milk. Ii
that is trae pass the york and beams
Milwaukee Sentinel: - Madison
knows how to advertise. A few
months ago it got lot OF il by an
nouncing that one OF the president S
daughters was to become d Madison
editor. She DIDN'T. Recently it talk
ed about the presidents soni-n-law
for University OF Wisconsin business
manager. He wont.
March has surely come IN ike a
lamb; here's hoping it may keep up
/ its good behavior to the end.
Superior Telegram: Su-
aouor still las us fiye-eent bread
as of old-that is, the price is the
same, but the quality OF the bread
is a great deal better than it was
few years ago. The bakers art,
or his facilities, or both, have i'm
proved wonderfully of late.
Madison Democrat: Efforts are
/ being made to reform the spelling
i college students. It's time. But
students alone are not in need OF
this reform.
Milwaukee Sentinel: ~ While i
was a serious crime TO defeat a can
didate for mayor, we nevertheless
are OF the opinion that it does not
afford an excuse Tor DISTINGUISHING
The Madison students.
Superior Telegram Blood is the
life OF the BODY, and money is the
lie OF prosperity in the community
that is, they are when they circu-
late. The money you send away
does not circulate any more in your
own community.
La Crosse Leader-Press:- MilWau-
kee opinion is unanimous that the
movement 10 move the state far
from Milwaukee is perfectly silly.
But Milwaukee wasn't expected to
give much encourage cement TO 1t.
AYausaukee Independent: - Joseph
". Folk, former governor OF Missouri
said: If your town is goou enough
in which TO make a Living, s.good
enough IN which TO buy goods. Il it
is not good enough in which to BUY
the things which you need, you
should move on. Better tor a state
TO have a hundred small. towns than
one great city"
II President Wilson doens't get o
bad oose OF sea sickness as d result
Of the rough and tumble voyage he's
had with that ship bill well. he
must be some sailor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
INF 0RMATI0N FOR
CANDIDATES AND
CITY ELECTORS

For the guidance of candidates
and voters who are doubtfuIIy in
formed on the significant dates in
the coming primaries and election
the following table is printed:
The last day for filing nomination
papers is March 8.
Primary registration day is March
Is.
The primaries will be held March
%.
Election registration day is March
30.
Election day is April S.
Due to the recent decision of the
supreme court which held that
aliens holding first citizenship pa
pers could vote, the voting popula-
ton of Grand Rapids will be sWelled
by 100 to 200 votes, according to a
rough estimate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

0 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Z
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From Tuesdays Daily.
The first of the elimination games
viii be played here Friday, March 8
with Weyauwega as the enemy. Be
sure and make no other engagements
for that night as the boys need. your
aid.
There was a basket ball rally at
the H S. Friday from 3 o'clock until
$3.50. New songs and yelLs Were
practiced and speeches were given
by teachers and students.
The Seniors Class play has been
selected, but the parts have not yet
been assigned. 1t is to be The For
tune Hunter" The Little PoIitici8n
the Juniors play, viii be staged in
about two weeks, the latest possible
date being March 10.
Mr.. Brown spoke to the students
this morning ON Track Team Work.
The first tournament will be held in
about three weeLs and it viii be a
class tournament.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04

The man who edits the average
country newspaper cannot well avoid
treadiug on somebody's toes contin-
ually; must expect to be censured Of
ten for unintentionaI failures; must
expect hard work and little thanks;
must expect to be called a coward
because he does not pitch into
everything that somebody thinks IS
wrong, and fool if he speaks out
100 plainly on public evils; he must
expect to grind other peoples axes
and turn the grindstone himself
Still We think It is one OF the mob
lest professions onearth; the one IN
which the earnest man can DO the
most good to his fellow man.and one
il which an honorable man can
Weld power for good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
Are You Rheumatic FRY
SIoan's

If YOU want quick and real re
lief from rheumatism, do what so
many thousand other people are do
ing-whenever an attack comes on,
battle the sore muscle or joint with
SIoan's Liniment. No need to rub it
in-jusl apply the Liniment to the
surface. It is wonderfully penetrat-
ms. 1t goes right to the seat of
trouble and draws the pain almost
instantly. Get a bottle of Sloans Lin
iment for @5c of any druggist and
have it in the house-aganist colds
Sore and Swollen joints, Lumbago,
Sciatica and like ailments. Your
money back if not satisfied, but it
does give almost instant relief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
The NAMING OF WISDOM

SIN COUNTIES
Brown county in Wisconsin was
named in 1918, while the region was
stiIL a part of Michigan.t territory. The
War OF 1812-l5 was still fresh in
he popular mind at the time, and
it's. succ essful heroes were being re
menbered in place names throughout
the country. The historic Wisconsin
county was named for Major-Gen.
Jacob Brown OF the United States
Army, who took an active part n.the
war with England, and who in 1921
was made generaI-in-chief OF the
Army, in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
the veteran was similarly honored.
Buffalo County received its name
from it's chief river, Beef, or Buffa-
10, so designated because of the for
mer presence of the bison in that
vicinity. Father Louis Hennepin on
his voyage up the Mississippi, first
named the stream, which 1T may be
said is nothing more than a slough
OF the Chippewa River, River OF
Wild Bulls or River Of Oxen. The
French voyagers who followed him
termed it Rivieredes DOeufs. Am
account Of the origin OF these coun-
ty names may be found in the. Wis
c0nsin Historical Society Proceedings
t0r 1909
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
HONORABLE E. G.DUNN COMING
HERE MARCH 18

The local order OF the knights OF
Columbus have secured the Honor
able Z. G. Dunn of Mason City, Iowa.
for a lecture TO be given here at
the Opera House on March IS, entib-
ed The Citizens of the Future.
We are informed that they have been
trying TO get this lecturer for some
time and they consider themselvesfor
tunate that they have been able TO.
secure him at this time, as he is a
splendid orator and very much in de
mand. Please bear in mind the. date
OF his coming as everybody who.cGn
will b anxious 10 hear him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04

o o o o o {
o SHOP IN YOUR {
0 OWN CITY FIRST {
0 This Made In America {
o movement can be brought a {
0 little nearer home to each ndi-
yiduaI by emphasizing this sug-
0 gegtion:-
Q @Paronize the stores Of
0 your home city {
% Each man is4entued.to spend
0 his own money where it viii {
0 buy the most-whether It be {
10 in Rome or Asia.
10 But in fairness
10 Is it not wisdom before pur- ,
chasing elsewhere to see what
o the stores Of our own city
O have to offer?
The prosperity of each Of Us
is tied up with the prosperity
OF his neighbor
We prosper together and SUI
0 fer hard times together.
0 Acquaint yourself with what
the stores of your own city
o are offering by reading the
advertisements in The Report
0 er.
G o o o o 0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
HEALTH TABLETS

Preventable diseases cause d loss
of at least $2OlOOO,OO each year in
Wisconsin.
In the 10th. century the average
length oil hfe was u years, in the
18th century, rs years; in the 18Th
century, "a years; in the 18th cen
fury, 80 years. We're present know.
ledge utilized, the average Iength.of
human life in this country could be
increased to 90 years for the goth
| century.
Wisconsin has the second lowest
state or national death rate in the
world. That is something TO crow
over, but no excuse Tor letting up
in our efforts to be much more heal
thy than we are.
There is more need lOr art Kit
chens than there is for art galleries.
War is He'll! consump ton is.wOrse,
or WAS before.the European war The
four years of our great civil war
/ killed 100000; consumption kills
500 900 each four years in the United
States alone.
Unclean milk, coffee, tea, beer,
hot breads, fried food pickles cake
candy and soothing syrups are baby
killers.
: Russia has the highest birth rate
Of any civilized nation. The infant
death rate is likewise the highest.
1t isn't the babies, born, but the ba-
bies saved that count.
Each year in Wisconsin $500 in
FAINT deaths could be prevented BY
breast feeding, pure milk and intelli-
gent care.
Antitoxin has reduced the Gkeli-
hood OF death from diptheIla BY oy-
er one half. In addition to its use in
curing the disease a small dose Of
antitodn furnishes q. certain pre-
yenuye against contracting the
disease.
Military experts state that it
takes $4,000 to Kill man in bat
tie. That is altogether too much mon
ey to spend for such a purpose. Pr
ventabIe diseases and preVentable ac-
cidents accomplish the task much
more economically. Personally, we
should much rather see this amount
spent on the saving OF human life,
particularly when wise Of eXpendi-
ture of $4,000 would save several
hundred lives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04

Ii We would not make any mis-
takes, We would either exhibit our
selves in a dime museum as a great
wonderful freak, OF go directly to
heaven as altogether unfit for this
imperfect Mundane life. But, thank
fortune, we prove our humanity by
the very mistakes that We make.
Everyone makes mistakes in his
profession, but the mistakes Of a
newspaper editor are spread out for
al to see.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04

The Zee splitter is haVing.a hard
time these days. Wisconsin and Ne
braska have enacted laws putting his
practice under the ban. Now comes
Kansas with every symptom OF fol
lowing the example OF her sister
states in this respect. If this thing
keeps up the patient on the operat-
ing table viii at least have the SAT
isfaction OF knowing that the Zee
ne paid went for service instead Of
part Of it being for service and part
for COMM ssions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
HALVoRsEN PRIZE WINNERS

Charles G. Halyorsen, a former
Grand Rapids young man, advertising
manager for the Plymouth Clothing
store of Madison, has been advised
that he took second prize in a ma
tional advertising contest featuring
Sincerity Clothes. A check for SIS
accompanied The notice. Mr.. HaIvor-
sens original ads appeared regularly
in the Madi son papers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
Q
PERSONAL AND LOCAL. Q

Mrs-Paul Lassa and Mrs.Cy Young
of Chicago are guests at the homes Of
their parents, MI. and Mrs. Paul
L4ltus.
Mrs. Peter McCamIey is visiting
with relatives at Medford this
week.
Mrs. Peter Hansen and daughter,
Margaret, have returned from visit
at Merrill and TomahaWk.
DR.. Don Waters has gone to Ro-
chester, Mimi, to attend the clinics
at Mayo Bros. Hospital.
Miss Clara Vermay OF Plajnfield is
in the city today visiting friends.
Miss Agnes DAILY Was at Sherry to-
day on business.
The Busy Ten Sewing club viii
meet on Thursday evening with Miss
Nellie Burmeister.
Mrs James Walsh and Mrs. Gar
ihee and children have returned. from
a visit at La crosse.
Mrs. John b. Hutchinson is recoY-
eriug from a severe attack of pto-
maine poisoning.
Mrs. Andrew Kaul, Jr., has return
ed TO her home at Merrill after q
visit in the city with friends.
MIR. and Mrs. L. N. Roemer OF
minneapolis are in the city visiting
with friends.
Miss Gertrude MarcCux who is
employed at MOsinee is home for {
few days.
W. J. Morgan of Wausau wa.s {
business visitor in the city yester
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
CADET FOR WEST POINT

At my request the State Civil Ser
vice Commission has arranged To
hold a competitive examination fol
the selection OF a candidate for ap-
pointment as cadet to the West
Point Military Academy from the
Eighth Congressional District OF
Wisconsin. This examination Will
be held on April 18th, 1915, at eight
80 O'Clock A M, at the court
houses in the cities of Shawano, Ste
vens Point and Wausau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
A MEDICAL BOOK FREE
By DIR. ~. A. Goddard

Modern Methods of treating chron-
ic diseases without operation, has
Just come from the pen OF DR.. God
dard the Milwaukee Specialist and
is one Of the most interesting as
well as instructive little books the
doctor has ever written.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
HEALTH PROMOTES HAPPINESS

Without health, genuine joy is.im-
possible; without good digestion and
regular bowel movement you cannot
be healthy. Why neglect. keeping bow
els open and risk being sick and
aiIing? You dom have to. Take one
small DR.. Kings New Life Pill at
might. in the morning you will have
a full. free bowel movement and
feel much better. Helps your appe-
tite and digestion. Try one tonight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04

by him converted into a stable. A
description Of early Belmont may be
found in the proceedings of the Wis
consin Historical Society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-04
Sick Animals

The treatment of diseases Of Horses,
Cattle, Sheep, Dogs and Fowls, is given II
Dr. Humphreys Veterinary Manual, IN
free. Humphreys Veterinary Remedies
I56 William St.. New York.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
rHANKsolvlNo EvE pINNER-

Preparations are complete for talk ing care of large crowd at the Cath ollie Ladies' Thanksgiving Eve dinner. tonight, al Brophy's Hall in Lowell. Every possible ecort has been made to assure a splendid feast for all. As the Catholic Ladies have estab- lished a reputation for holding all their affairs on a successful scale, there is no doubt that tonights dim ner will be similarly pleasing to the patrons
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
IAcK FRAME ARREsrEn-

Jack Frame, of Lowell, was arrest ed Monday evening at Lowell and is charged with importing liquor into the state His hearing will be held to- day by Judge Smith He was unable to furnish bonds in the sum of s. 900 and remained in jail It is said that sensational developments may ensue as a result of the arrest and that sev- eral women were mixed up in the af-
 lair
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
FOR coNcEALEp wEApoNs.

J. N. Wallace. of Naco. yesterday before Judge George R Smith of Low ell, answered to the charge of carry. ing concealed weapons Upon the evil dence Judge Smith found Wallace guilty and fined him S150 and fifteen days in jail Wallace appealed the case to the superior court. putting up bond in the sum of $500 for his ap- pearance there.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
WESTERN UNION OFFICES.

Western Union offices will be open ed. Dec. l. in Kingman and Oatman. The Western Union announces the inc ception, on this date of complete service, not only to and from these points, but between Oatman and King man.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
THE TEMPERATURE

Yesterdays temperature, as record ed at the E. P s. w. station, show ed a continuation of ideal fall condi- tons Shade maximum of 73 degrees passes the highest point reached on the preceding day, while minimum of 47 was the same as on Monday
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24

A fine Manufacturing dinner win be given Wednesday evening at Brophy Hall. Lowell, by the Catholic Ladies. The dinner will start at o'clock and continue as long as the turkeys hold out A nominal charge Of 5Oc will be made. In the evening at S.3O the dance will be held The proceeds of both the dance and dinner will go to- wards building the new Catholic Church Advertisement. 1s2
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24

Dan Armer, a deputy sheriff. and Tony Trojanovich of Globe. were ar rested here this week as the result of a fight in a local theatre. The trouble started when the two Globe men at. tempted to eject two Stafford boys who were seated in the gallery The Globe men are being held i'm $500 bail
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
THANksoIvINe plNNER-

The English Kitchen is making elaborate preparations for a big tukey spread on Thanksgiving Day. All the good things that the market affords will be included in the menu which will be by far the best that has ever been served at this popular restaurant
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24

the system and lowers the vitality so that you are much more liable to con- tract chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. Cure your cold while you can Chamberlain's Cough Re- medy has a great reputation. It is relied upon by thousands of people and never disappoints them. Try it. It only costs quarter. Obtainable everywhere. Advertisement
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
MRS. HOWELL GOES EAST.

Mrs. Jesse Howell, wife of the popu- lar candy maker Of Sasse's confection- cry store. left yesterday for an eX- tended visit to eastern points. Mrs. Howell will visit relatives in Missouri and elsewhere remaining away until spring.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
COLD REEp MEETING

President Sasse, of the Gold Reed Mining & Milling Co.,, has called a meeting Of the directors for Monday evening Dec 6, at o'clock, at the office of Collins x Bretherton Ofi- cers will be elected to serve for the ensuing year.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-11-24
DON LUIS

Thanksgiving services will be held at Don Luis Thursday al 1O:3O a. m. Let all ranchers as we'll as townfolks avail themselves Of this opportunity to celebrate our one great national Holy Advertisement 2l3