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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

The skin has become toughened
through exposure to the sun and
weather, or is no longer irritated, due
to becoming accustomed to the toxin
secreted by the harvest mites.
Infamed spots, due to the presence
of the mites under the first layer of
skin, are often diagnosed as hives, net
tie rash, urticaria or "weaIs," and re-
semble closely the bites" Of f1eas and
of some mosquitoes. A characteristic
of the harvest mite attack is that on
the second or third day a minute wa
ter blister devel~ ps in the middle of
the mite-infested area. After the sub
siding of the Inflammation and itching,
which takes place after few days, a
small scale or scab frequently forms,
leaving on some persons a scar which
does not entirely disappear in ex-
IRENE cases for weeks.
Avoid Mite-Infested Areas.
The mites attack the most exposed
portions of the body first, but do not
seem to be particular in choosing a
place of attack. They crawl into the
stockings and penetrate the skin about
the ankles, frequently below the knee.
a period of Is to SO hours eIapses, after
the mites have crawled into the pores
Of the skin, before they become pain
full. Sometimes the person afflicted
becomes almost frantic from the irri-
tation, and lacerates the skin by too
vigorous and frequent scratching. Only
II rare instances, however, is the re-
suit of an attack Of chtggers serious.
In some localities where the harvest
mite is found in great numbers, to
walk among blackberry or other shrub
berry, or come in contact with grasses
or similar heritage along streams or
pools on edges of marshes, or under
trees near such places, is to invite an
attack. 1t is obvious, therefore, that
the best preventive is to avoid expos
ure. However, If a bath is taken in
hot water or water containing salt or
strong soap within few hours after
exposure, no i'll effects will be expert
enced. After longer exposure a
bath is practically Of no effect.
Sulphur is the best remedy for mites
and is also the best preventive of at
tack. Since the mites usually become
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
"CH|CCERS5' MAKE
LIFE MISERABLE
Enter the Large Sweat Pores of
the Skin, and Then the
Trouble Begins.
HOW TO FIGHT THE PEST
Flowers of Sulphur an Efficient Pre-
Vention-Spraying to Clear Land
Area of the Mites-Where the
Pest Is Found-Its Life
History.
Prepared by the United States Depart

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture
WashlngtOn.-The very troublesome,
yet exceedingly small red mite, COM
monty known as "chigger,'" or red
bug" makes life miserable in many
portions Of the South and portions of
the Central states for those who
thoughtlessly walk through grass or
Or other vegetation infested with these
eight-legged pests. Children with ten
der skins are particularly subject to
attacks and the barefoot boy has long
been familiar with the itching caused
by the chiggers. The mites are not
particular as to their place of attack,
but choose first the exposed parts Of
the body. However, when walking
through grass in which the mites live,
the person is most liable to become
infested from the knees down. The
chtggers, which are red, and micro
scopic in size, enter the large sweat
tubes or pores of the skin, and as
their progress is necessarily slow,
from a few minutes time to about
twelve hours elapse before the CHG
ger-lnfested area becomes painful or
causes intense itching. AS in the
case of any itching irritations, there is
danger that the sufferer in scratching
with finger nails may open the skin
and cause an infection from germs in
his nails, but no such cases have been
recorded so far as known.
Where the Pest Is Found.
Chiggers are most abundant and
troublesome in the tropics. They are,
however, also generally distributed in
the Gulf states up the Mississippi
river to Missouri and Illinois, and
through the Atlantic coast states to
northern New Jersey. They are most
bOthersome between the months of
June and October, according to the
Farmers Bulletin by the United States
department of agriculture, No. 671,
Harvest Mites, or Chiggers." Some
residents of the infested regions and
particularly farm laborers seem to
be proof against the toxic effects of
harvest mites, and often go with i'm
punity in places overrun with them
This is due primarily to two causes:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
is THE OLDEST TURKEY OAK
Historic Tree in Georgia Is 22Ia Feet
in Circumference and Has Stood
for go Years.

Atlanta, Calf the old turkey oak
tree that stands in front of the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Mobley, in So
cial Circle, Ca, could tell it's age and
history it would be interesting, espe-
cially to the older persons living here.
who have known the old tree so long.
This tree is a species of oak known by
some people as Spanish oak. In Vir-
GINA the tree abounds on the high
lands and is called turkey oak or chest
nut oak.
George Garrett says when he was
a boy, attending school here, he played
marbles under it's shade and sat under
its limbs, that shaded the yard in front
of the schoolhouse that stood about
where Mr. Mobley's house now stands.
It is 221a feet in circumference, and
has stood for so years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
LEG WEAKNESS OF CHICKENS
Generally Makes Its Appearance in
Fiocks Ranging From Three to
Six Months of Age.

Leg weakness in a flock Of half
grown chicks is due to several causes
It generally makes its appearance in
focks ranging from three to six
months of age, ana the cockerels are
more apt to be affected than the pull
let's.
One of the causes is the overlooking
Of fat producing foods, the weight of
the body being increased to such an
extent the legs are unable to properly
support the extra weight thus created.
Poultry raisers bent on saving time to
bring their 1ocks up to broiler weight
often oyerdo the forcing process to
such a degree as to cause such dis
ease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Edison Batteries for Submarines,

The disabling of the submarine FL
In Honolulu harbor, the cause of
which at present writing has not been
ascertained, has led to the surmise
that some trouble might have been
experienced with the batteries. Should
sea water have come into contact
with the sulphuric acid of the bat
teries, chlorine gas would have been
generated. Of course suIphuric acid
is not the only electrolyte that need
be used in storage batteries. The
Edison battery, for instance, uses a
potash solution which gives off no
poisonous gases when coming into
contact with sea water. Public inter
est in the Edison cell has been
aroused particularly by the fact that
the new submarine LIS, which was re-
Gently launched, is equipped with this
type of battery-Scientiic American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

these will be replaced ultimately by
heavier horses better suited for heavy
farm work.
The size and value of the mature
animal depends to a large extent on
the feed and care it gets during colt
hood. 1t pays to give the colt a
chance to make the most of its in
herited possibility of development, for
an extra 200 or 800 pounds make a
striking difference in the selling price
of work horse or mule.
The maximum development is pos
sible only when the colts are handled
carefully and fed well during the first
two or three years of their lives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
River Front a Pearl Bed,


Cottonwood Falls, Kan.-Walter and
Charles Whitlock Of this city have
recently found some very valuable
pearls while hunting mussels along
the Cottonwood river. One pearl,
which the boys have had mounted in
a ring, weighs % grains and is said
to be worth more than 800 A fine
pearl found by the boys some time
ago was traded for motor car,
which they afterwards sold for $500
None of the minister's family knows
how the diamond got in the mush-
rooms. 1t is believed the stone must
have been lost by someone and have
become fastened to the roots Of the
mushroom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Ladder Braced With Wire.

Take two pieces of No. wire and
fasten to the stills at one end by pass
ing through the holes and forming a
lock by turning the end back through
the holes over small iron pins, then
pass the wire over the V-irOns, draw
ing them tight with lever and fasten
at the other ends in the same way.
This brace will more than double the
strength of the ladder and add but
little expense.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Fitness for Reward.

a Sunday school teacher had been
telling her class Of little boys about
crowns of glory and heavenly rewards
for good people.
"Now, tell me-" she said, at the close
of the lesson, who will get the biggest
CROWN"
There was silence for minute or
two, then a bright little chap piped
out:
Him wot's got t. biggest cad
Tit-Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

'I don't believe you ever did any
thing in your life that was worth
while" said the Manufactured house
wife.
Yes, mum, 7 did-onct, answered
the tramp who smelIed strongly of
liquor.
What was it, I'd like to know?"
Twelve years ago, mum, I signed
the pledge"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Deficient Calf Ration.

Many Of the calves in the West are,
fed a ration consisting Of corn stover,
prairie hay and sometimes some corn
as a grain ration Such a ration is de-
f1cient in protein, and the animals will
not do well on it. But if good clover
hay is substituted for some of the
roughage in this ration, the animals
will make good gains at less cost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
MAKES OWN MARRIAGE RITES
California Professor Weaves Weird
Mysticism Into Marital Ritual
for His Own Wedding.

San Francisco-When Henry B.
Monges, JT., professor of architecture
at the University Of California, de
cided to take unto himself & wife he
evolved out Of q weird mysticism Of
his own a contract OF marriage re-
moved from the mundane practical
geometry OF life And then he con
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

fdeC his marital ritual to his bride-to-
be, Miss Madeline Breckenridge.
The two rehearsed the service and
with It engraved upon their hearts
wenT to the altar Of their own making
in Berkeley.
Kneeling before an open fire they
united their physical, mental and spir-
itual selves by a ceremony Of unusual
and original conception.
The strange ceremony took place III
the brides bungalow at the head Of
Ridge road IN Berkeley. The parents
Of the girl, Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Brock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
ABOUT ORNAMENTAL TREES

Ornamental trees and shrubs may
be pruned any time during the winter
if they need it. Bear in mind that
pruning should not destroy the char
acteristics of growth peculiar to tree
or shrub. Cut back the too promi-
nent branches, remove those that
grow too closely together.
If blooming shrubs are continually
cut at the ends of the branches they
will, in time, cease to produce flow
pTS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Bragging.

Two close neiglbors we're in CONVEX
sation.
We'll" said one, you haven't any
call to be proud. My fathers taller
than yours"
Bet you nickel he ANTI" was
the retort.
"Bet you he is" said the first
youngster. "My father can see over
the wall at the end of the garden.
Yours can't"
yes, he can, smart" replied the
other, with this hat on"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
SOW LANTANA SEEDS

Sow lantana seeds on the north side
of a picket fence and moisten the
soil well; cover with newspaper to
retard evaporation. The soil must not
be allowed to dry out. The seeds ger
inmate slowly, sometimes lying dor
mant for several weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
WELL-BRACED LONG LADDER
Weak and Dangerous Feature Over
come by Wire Brace-Strength
Added at Little Expense.

Farmers who have occasion to use
long ladders often find them weak and
dangerous when set up at the proper
angle. This can be overcome by a
wire brace. Get blacksmith to make
two V-shaped irons, and fasten them
to the side stills with small bolts. Bore
small holes through stills at each end
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
OesanoqraphY.

a caldron is depression in the bed
Of the ocean of small area, but with
steep sides and very deep, while a
dome is an elevation which rises from
the bed of the ocean to less than 100
Sathoms or 600 feet Of the surface.
Il it comes nearer the surface than
600 feet it is called a bank. Other
words with technical meaning ap-
plicable to oceanography, are basin,
trough, gully, plateau, trench, ridge,
burrow, etc, showing that while the
surface OF the ocean is smooth its
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
MINISTER TOLD THIS ONE
It's All About a Diamond in a Mush-
room and < Must Be
True.

Peru, Ind.-Here is the champion
mushroom story of the season, and it
is regarded as true because Rev. Am
brose Bailey, pastor of the First Bap-
list church of Peru, tells the story and
submits the proof. Mr.. Bailey and
Weisel Baber, when searching for
mushrooms in the big woods ten miles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Keen Only LAYING Hens.

Even the poultry keepers are begin
ming to advocate testing and watching
the production OF the individual. To
day they tell US that It costs nc more
to keep a hen that lays $50 eggs a
year than one that lays so, and there
is a greater profit in the former case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
For : REackened Ceiling.

Where gas is uscJ Tor lighting pur-
poses it usually leaves Unsigntly black
marks on ceiling above chandelier. To
remove this make a thick paste Of
starch and water, and with a clean
flannel spread it over the marks and
allow it 10 dry, REusl Of W'*a a soer
brush
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
RIGHT ATTENTION TO COLTS
Good Work Horses and Mules viii
Bring Remunerative Prices for
Several Years to Come.

Horse owners cannot afford to give
their colts Indifferent care.
There is every indication that good
work horses and mules will bring re-
munerative prices for several years.
The demand for army horses is taking
large number of light weight ami
mails out Of the country. Most of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Approach of FoaIing Time.

With the approach IF foaling time
the grain ration of the mare should
be decreased. Use feeds such as bran
and roots, as they are valuable. A
roomy box stall or an open grassy lot
is almost imperative. After foaling
the mare should not be worked for
from ten to fifteen days, and then
but lightly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
GET OUT YOUR NOTEBOOK

Plan now for next summers work.
Go into the garden, notebook in
hand, and decide just what assortment
Of flowers you wish in each bed and
border, then order accordingly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Flirting Used to Gain Recruits

At recent recruiting rally in Lon
don one girl announced she had sent
five young men to the front and that
the sixth was ready to go. The re-
cruiting officer declared that flirting of
that kind is the right sort of patriot
ism, and urged all girls to use their
wiles in behalf Of king and countrys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Crow Oats Successfully.

You don't always have to plow corn
stubble ground to grow oats success
fully. In case the field is reasonably
clean the thorough disking of the
ground before using the disk drill viii
be found satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
protection for Paddock.

To prevent a paddock from rusting
take a piece Of leather five inches
long and four inches wide. Tack It one
inch from the top Of the lock. This
a flap is formed which thoroughly pro
tects the lock from rain and snow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
iected.

Mamma, did you say the baby came
from heaven? p Yes, why?' Il don't
think he came; I think he was fred.
How could angels sing with him
putin up that hoIler all the timer
Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Keep Chicks Free From Lice.

See that the chicks are kept free
t1om lice; for if they are lousy they
viii neither grow nor thrive as they
should.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Fine for Love-Makina.

"The planet Jupiter has five moons"
How romantic the nights must be
there! "-Kansas City Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Baseball Helps Farmers.

Farmers ought to think well of base
ball. They are blessed with many =
spring rain that they might not set
but for the national game.-Toledo
Blade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

The demand for sincerity is far In
excess Of the visible supply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
Good Pasture for Cow.

The dairy COW should have a good
ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
A BacksIider.

depths conceal as great a variety OF
formations as the land surface.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

enridge, wealthy and prominent resi-
dents of Toledo, o., were present, At
the conclusion Of the service an or
thodox ceremony was performed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24

northwest of Peru, found about four
dozen fine ones, which Mrs. Bailey pre-
pared for the noon meal
At dinner the six-year-old son of
Doctor and Mrs. Bailey said: I've got
a bone in my mouth" and he took it
out. To the surprise of the boys
parents, the lad had what appeared to
be a piece of glass. but on closer in
spection it proved to be finely cut
gem, which local jeveler said was
pure diamond, and he backed up his
belief by offering the minister $50 for
the stone
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-06-24
WHEEL BABY AND BE WELL
United States Public Health Service
Advises This and Also Other
Exercises.

Washington.-The United States
public health service has issued a
warning to people who fail to exercise,
and then tells them how to keep from
degenerating.
The expectation of life after forty
is less than it was 80 years ago. the
health service says. 1.-THE muscles,
arteries and other organs of those who
as a result of sedentary occupation or
Incidence take too little exercise de-
generate. Heart disease, kidney dis
ease and other ills follow.
Take exercise. Take daily exer-
else. Have a hobby that gets you out
OF doors. Walk to your business, to
your dressmaker's; walk for the sake
of walking. Join walking club and
keep your weekly score of miles. Keep
chickens, make a garden, wheel the
baby or play golf or any other game,
but take two hours outdoor exercise
every day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-23

ton must be required to make an affi- davit in writing before the registrars Tn the following form: q do solemnly swear Cor affirm) first I know of nc i reason why l am not entitled to vote, second, I am generally known by the name under which l now desire to yote which Is .............. third my occupation is ...: fourth my residence is .... z df in city or town, give street nurnber). fifth ! turing the last six months, 1 have re- 9ieeu ''-...-. .......; sixth, l am en- gagged in the following business or em- piosmeht' -...,-.........; seventh. the name of my present employer is .'..'...,-.. and his business address IS ..-''.......; was born at
 oii ene '.........-. day of .......... eighth, that ...... and ~ havc personal knowledge of my residence in .-.:.... precinct for three months past Any applicant for registration Who refuses to sign and subscribe to such affidavit shall not be entitled to register. Any applicant who cannot write his name shall subscribe to said affidavit by mark duly witnessed. It snail De the duty of the secretary of state at the expense of the state. to furnish the registrar sufficient affida- Vit blanks in form as above described.
 Sec. 50. The registrar shall arrange .to 'oheh ol apDllcantS a1pna- betically and by precincts and shall re- turn the same to the office of the r1udge of probate of the county. The same shall be kept on records in the office of the judge of probate of the county and be open to public inspec- tion.
 Sec. 3I The registrar shall, each year, within two weeks after January To, make a copy of the list of names registered, stating the residence of the persons registered by precincts, and Where precincts have been subdivided into districts by districts or precincts. Which copy. along with the registration lists must be returned to the office of the probate judge of the county The judge of probate shall certify an alpha betical list to the secretary of state The probate judge shall keep both the original list filed by the registrars and the alphabetical list made therefrom as records In the office of the probate Judge of the county, and same shall be open to public inspection.
 Sec. 31 12. That in case of sickness or other disability of the registrar. the registrar on the approval of the probate judge may appoint d deputy registrar pending the sickness or dis ability provided, however that in no case shall more than one salary be paid.
 Sec. S2 All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby ex- pressly repealed.
 Sec. S3. This act shall take effect upon it's approval.
 Unsigned by the governor). Official:
 JOHN PUR1FoY,
 Secretary of State.