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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
The PaternaI Onlnion.

my son." said old Mr.. kaleidoscope,
81 see a disposition on your part to
lead fast life. If you persist in this
course l will have to take drastic
measures to reform you"
What will you do, pop?"
III cut off pour allowance and
you'll have to earn every cent you
spend. In that case l figure that
joy ride on a trolley car will be about
your limit"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
CHEAP SLING FOR HAYFORK
Advantages of Modern Devices Ap.
preciated by Man Who Has Pitched
Hay From Wagon to Now.

The unloading of hay is now COM
parativeiy easy task, made SO by the
use of machinery. Any man who has
ever pitched hay from a wagon into
high NOW will appreciate the ad-
vantages of the hayfork and sling.
In one form of sling which is pretty
generally used throughout the East,
the sling is adjusted upon the hay
rack and the hay loaded on without
any particular care as to placing it.
When the wagon reaches the barn as
many drafts as can be taken off at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

good forkfuls are elevated, then with
out removing the fork it is hooked
to the sling attachment by the end
pulIeys, and pulled upon the free end
of the rope will bundle and bind the
balance Of the load around the fork.
The trip rope is unsnapped from the
fork and attached to the swing.
The value of the sling is the say.
ing of time in shaping the load with
a hand fork for the last draft with the
horse fork and cleaning up all the hay
on the wagon.
These sings cost from 81 to $3.50
each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Pictures in GarHans

Above most other arts, landscape
architecture is based on nature. and
the art should be practiced on natural
lines. The evolution of growing
things, the development of distinct
types of effect, although greatly varied,
can be, and should be. made to bear
the stamp alike Of definite: though
perhaps instructive, ideas throughout
the various kinds Of landscape garden
ing, whether it be a park, an estate,
a village garden or a window box.
1t should make a fine picture, no mat
ter how small or how Iarge.-N. Y.
Telegram.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
E,.rve,dv Wants 4 Minister

If all the suggestions of our contem-
noraries were to be adopted we should
almost have one cabinet minister to
every ten inhabitants Of these isles.
Within the last week or so one news
paper has advocated the establishment
of a ministry of food, another has i'm
messed on the country that minister
of aviation is essential. and now we
are told Of the urgency to seS UP min
istry of thrift. So far the country hss
coutended itself with establishing only
the ministry of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
GIche.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Analysis OF the Annie

Ripe apples contain about 50 per
cent water, 0.4 per cent of protein,
1875 per cent of carbohydrates, 8 per
cent of ash, and 81 per cent of celIu-
lose. They contain a fuel value of
290 caIories to the pound. Of the
carbohydrates, from so to rs per cent
is sugar and the remainder is made
up of vegetable gums or pectose. Pee
tose is the substance which causes
fruit to Jelly. The amount of cellu-
lose in fruit varies at different stages
of ripeness and in different varieties
Ripe apples contain more sugar and
less celluloise and acid than green ap-
pies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
DISTRESSING PIMPLES
Removed by cutlcura Soap and ONT
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment.
Wash off in FIVE minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes Repeat ON
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly.
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, 1915-08-19
Too Tame to Hunt.

In Scituate fox which had been
released as game for the hunters
proved too tame. 1t refused to run
from the dog that was released against
il. but ran up to one of the hunters,
who took pity on it and picked it up
Boston Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
uroed Drinking Of Cider.

The encouragement of cidar drink
ing in the cause of temperance was
advocated by John Evelyn, who ad-
dressed an appeal to Charles II of
England on the subject. Since hops"
as ne asserted. had transmitted our
wholesome ale" into a drink repaying
what pleasure it afforded with tor
menting diseases and q shorter life, 3"
he implored the king and all loyal
land owners to plant cider fruit IN
til the preference OF more wholesome
and more natural drinks do vanquish
hops and Danish all other drogues OF
that nature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

mind as active business men Observ-
ing a custom in vogue with all persons
doing business, So he decided to do
the same
Unfortunately his business was
not Of a nature to accept such pub
Lefty, for he worked by night and in
other persons properties, collecting
what was most advantageous to him.
He went, according to his confession.
to a store at Seventy-third street and
Moneta avenue, looked over the stock
and selected what he desired. Having
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Found War+Inn

A New York visitor called US a
"hick' because we have never seen a
game of golf, but at the same time
he confessed that he never saw a wa
termelon on the vine and couldn't tell
when one was ripe. He was indig-
nantly dismissed from our bucoIic
presence Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
On Thin Fields.

It sometimes happens that a clover
field will run out, so TO speak, or get
thin, and when such is the case a plan
is to SOW more clover seed in early
spring and cut 1t in thoroughly with a
disk harrow. The thicker the clover
grows the better, for this viii keep
the weeds out and the soil will be rich
and mellow
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Old Country BUILDINGS.

Most farm buildings in the old
country are made of stone, cement
or brick, with tile roofs. These build
ings are not only fire proof, but will
last hundreds of years. Compared
with these even our best buildings are
but makeshifts Constantly rebuild
ing takes altogether too much Of our
money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

Sims anu Iu6 JIHgIHg OF a DUnCN OF
silver bangles in her hand
1t was further heralded by a Bos-
ton bull terrier, which entered the
room first. Juggling at his chain.
The young woman's dress beg
gars description" At least, it was
far beyond the knowledge of the
masculine scribe. She had on the
latest of everything.
You have no objection to my
having Fanchette with me while I
deposit some money in the nostaI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Looked Suspicious.

Moneysacks (sternly) james, after
this please uncork all Of the bottles IN
my presence. / notice that when you
draw the cork IL the pantry the wine
is extremely decOllete.
James (the Extremely
decollete, sir?
Moneysacks-Yes James; very low
in the neck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Waste of Posfs-

Why throw away well-seasoned,
just-ready-to-use fence post, or stake,
Just because one end has rotted of
in the ground? Reverse it and the
chances are that it will last longer
than it did the first time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Weeds Cause Trouhle

A single weed, when permitted to
ripen seed, may cause much touble
and annoyance. The best policy is to
give every plantation clean tillage and
there will be no chance for the weeds
to grow and ripen seed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

savings bank have YOU she inquired Of Miss Louise Grant
those
dog their marble
III Fanchete
in
wouldn't
I thought the
And I
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Weeds Grow Anywhere,

Weeds are not particular where
they grow, although they seem to
have fancy for the garden these
days when you are so busy about
other farm work. But a hoeing in
season will keep you ahead of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Misunderstood Her.

Mother, Belle says the repartee at
Mrs. Smartleigh's tea the other after
noon was simply splendid"
We'll, dear, find out where she gets
it and well order some Of 1t for our
next reception"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
The Quiet Chan

Wonder if it ever occurs to the con-
ceited chap that while he is spending
his tine Dragging about his ability the
quiet little chap is busily earning his
vay TO another raise IN salary?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
United States Gold and Silver

The value of all the gold produced
in the United States from 1892 to Jan
uary l, 1914, is estimated by the
UniteS States geological survey at
S3,549, 799,400; the value of silver at
s1.709, 517.600.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Cool Milk Without Delay.

Milk begins to sour within a few
min utes after it Is taken from the COW
if it is not cooled. The bacteria that
cause sourtng do not thrive in cold
milk. Therefore to keep your milk
or cream sweet, cool it without delay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Genius Liked unIIahted CIGAR.

List INDUCED in a strange form Of
cold smoking. Massenet, who knew
him well in his later years, relates
that List could not play unless he
held in his mouth a cigar, which he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
New Shoe Cleaner.

To enable a person to clean his
shoes before entering a house a Ken.
tuckian has invented a scra2er above
which are mounted two brushes.
backed by springs strong enough to
make them effective.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
For Eve ola sses.

Your eyeglasses viii not steam if
they are dipped in soapy water and
wiped dry. There will be film OF
this on the glass. which keeps them
from steaming
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

never troubled TO light He would sit
down to the piano with cigar be
tween his teeth and keep munching 1t
all the time he played When the
cigar was quite eaten up the Able
would rise from the instrument ex-
hausted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Saves Colt or Calf

Turning a strong back furrow be-
fore the new fence is made, easily
saves a wire, and besides sometimes
saves a colt or calf by showing where
the fence is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Bank That Got Her Money Must Welcome Her Dog

MAHA evidently love my
dressed breed of
local office the other rustlng
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Drink DenIson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.

What married men can't understand
is the fact that most bachelors are I'M
able to appreciate their freedom
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

spread the fear Of God among the
Yaqui Indians. Lordly seIf-restraint
alone kept Paul from shooting up the
policeman who took him in tow.
Paul was found lettering in the
neighborhood of Rittenhouse square
early in the evening by a policeman,
who took him to the police station.
There it was found that he was carry
Ing razor in one of his pockets.
Paul looked on with a condescend.
ing smile as the detectives drew from
his pockets four viciouslooking knives,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19


Of the " morning drink that most agreeable and he picked
pound of coffee
had those
of
quickly He n polio
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
GAMMA kno,AieHna

Even the man who tries the electric
fan with his finger has good inten-
tons His intention is the acquisition
of ledge.-Minneap Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Young Lad Hunts Yaqu Indians in Philadelphia

HIIADELPFAa prayerbook hidden his
loaded
Paul Merrill thirteen Phadph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Concrete Floor Is Best

What is more exaspering than a
ru solve the problem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19

possibilities the Fifth
in
Tony
the
utilizing had laid
thriving
o
tables and while the wealthy
ken FRONT
these
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
PunctiIious Los Angeles Burglar Left His Card

os BASQUE prosper
He
them politicians seeking the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
4 Moment e1 Apprehension.

Josh" exclaimed Mrs. Corntosse1.
"ain't you kind O. mussed up?''
Don't you like this new collar?"
Are you sure It's collar?"
Certainly"
We'll. I suppose it's all right 1
thought mebbe you had your shirt on
upside down"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19


this city. Yet fourishing vegetable
garden is located there on what is the
most highly valued plot of ground in
the city. While it does not produce
for the general public, it supplies
vegetables for a goodly number Of
persons who enjoy privilege cher
ished and desired by nearly every
body-of picking vegetables from the
garden for immediate consumption.
It will also be surprising to learn
that the soil of Manhattan island,
taking this plot as a sample, is rich
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Most Valuable Vegetable Patch in All New York

NEW YoRKThat Fiyntnth street
gold
toarwn undoubtedly residents
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-19
Left at the Post

WAS there much parental opposi-
ton to Miss Peacher's marriage to
young Scadscoin ?"
'Oh, yes. 4 great deal. About a
dozen scheming mamas were dfsap-
pointed ="
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
THE CLOCK.

The clock is one of the greatest
mechanical inventions known to man.
1t was constructed on scientific princi-
pies. and was made for the use Of
measuring time.
Many years ago people had only one
way OF measuring time. This way was
to put a barrel Of tar where the sun
could reach it. The sun woula con-
sumo all of the tar in 4 certain num-
her Of years. That was the old way.
Many years later an italian in
vented the clock. The dial is composed
u! numbers from one TO twelve.
ON the dial are two hands, an hour
hand and minute hand.
Tho hour hand rcvolvcS every twelve
hours. The minute hand revolves
every hour. as the hour hand points
out the hour and the minute hand
points out the minute.
Some clocks strike every hour. some
every half-hour. Some clocks do not
strike at all
Composed by
MAMIE JACKSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
A FINE TIME. AT HOME.

May go TO church meeting to-
night, mammal" asked Thelma
Not tonight" her mother replied.
Little brother will. be here alone."
Yes said her mother. Il think
your father Will not. go to church to-
morrow night"
Thelma stayed. thinking tomorrow
she would SO to hear the preacher
preach.
She didn't know what 20 play with
this seven-year old boy.
Sister" Willie said. lets play
something
What must we play" she SAID.
81 don't know."'he said. Play somo
game you play at school"
Lets play tag" she said. remember
ing that game which she played at
school.
AS she was older than he. she said
she would be it,
She chased him around the chairs.
on the sofa, under tables, and at lsr,
caught him.
After he had been II little while
they heard noise on the window
80, what's that" said Thelma. half
scared and half frightened.
Willie was not afraid. for he had
an Idea who it was. He thought It
was his papa and mamma. but IL
wasn't. She came TO the back door
and tried to knock hard like man.
Thelma was more afraid than ever. She
didn't want to go to the door. Tears
came down her cheeks when she said
I'm afraid To go to the door, Willie"
I'll 60" he said bravely'.
When he opened the door some one
said Hello"
The little girl "a girl it was) walked
in and saw Thei,na crying, she thought,
SO she asked:
why are you crying. Thelma?"
Who Was crying" she said, as IL
she had been laughing as she was
then.
Wasn't YOU" she asked. Il thought
you we're"
Then they decided to play tag, but
they soon got tined playing this. so
they played hide and spy"
They took match stem and they
made IT thin by cutting 1t with Will
lies knife. They all agreed that VIII
lie could hide 1t first While they
went in another room Willie hid the
match whitfield by his knife. He hid
the match stem between TWO books
that were on his rapas desk. Then
nc said they all could come in They
looked for five minutes and could not
find it.
we give up they said
Then he showed them where IL was.
They thought ii in such simple place
that they wished they hadn't given
up.
Willie thought they hadn't hid it any,
so lie let Thelma's playmate hide It,
She put II between the window and
the sill She told them to come in.
They looked for some time, but could
not see il.
That window Is making lot OF
noise, said Willie. I'm going to lock
It, AS he went over to lock IT he
found the match stem.
Willie was not selfish, SO he let his
sister have il. After they had played
little longer Thelma's playmate went
home and In a short while their mother
came home.
Thelma said she was glad she didn't
go. because she believed sin had a
better time than she would IL she ha d
gone.
MELVIN ELLIS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
MY HtLI.OWI.EN SCARE.

Ran came up TO me smiling and said:
Louise, mother said she would like
for you 10 go down 10 Aunt Mans with
me to take a message II wa" now
o'clock and quite dark OF; Of doors
hurried 10 get my wraps and came
out TO join my brother.
We had walked some distance, about
half way there. which was not far
when | turned to ask Ran what the
message was, and TO my surprise did
not see him. Well. ! thought II was
only one OF his tricks. and went on.
AS ! walked on ! saw Il light Il little
in front OF me. ! wondered what i,
was, bat did not pay much attention
10 IL until came real close. II look ed
like :, face with burning eyes. nose
and mouth. What on earth could il
be. | was just opposite ii now, oh
VIII ! ever forget the cruel chilIs chaS
ing down my back at that moment:
What must | do? Must ! rum. or what.
| did not wait 20 think. though.
started - run but Il gruif voice hailed
me: You had better run awrulIy fast
or VIII catch YOU it said looked
back and the TERRIBLE thing seemed &c
be following me. oh. what shall
do | mOancd.
thought | heard something move
in front of me. and in a moment / was
caught in somebody's arms. How
fought to get away. but no chance.
was held fast. Then Ran spoke. for ii
was he, and said: why. sissy. were
YOU really 30 very much afraid" "Oh
Ran" ! raspcd, what was it?" Ran
just laughed and held me tighter
why. ii was nothing. sis. | was just
giving you a Halloween scare. We die
not have TO 20 to Aunt Mans fixct
It all. got the pumpkin. cut its eyes
nose, and mouth. put the candle in ant
put IL here, and as got nearly Il
il tonight | slipped away and lightc,
II and must say tho plan work &c
we'll" he laughed.
lie took me home and for days ant
days after was the laughing stock %
the place over my Halloween scare.
The End.
MARJORIE HOLMES WILLIAMS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-31
HOW SPENT LAST HALLOWEEN

About October 20 We were trying to
decide what TO 10 on Halloween when
| suggested that we give one of our
friends a. surprise party, and on re-
ccivinS her mothers consent W. began
max ing preparations.
We could hardl" wait for the day to
come. but. as YOU know. il came at last.
| dressed UP and went over TO my
friends house and went out to-
gcthcr. When We returned she was
very much surprised when she went
in the parlor to find ghosts. witches,
etc. in there.
After all the guests had arrived we
began 10 play all sorts Of games and
We also played the piano.
We were then invited into the din
ing-room where fruit, candy and cakes
were served.
Afterward we all told ghost stories
n prize being given for the hest one
We then played until about 1920
o'clock and then we went happily to
our homes.
MAY RAWLINGS