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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

and seize a fat cockereI by the neck.
As he was carrying off his prey he
saw the farmer come out of his house
and point a gun at him.
Red Fox was Immediately in the line
of fire. He did not know what a gun
was, but he knew that it spelled dam
ger. He snarled and showed his teeth,
and the farmer, muttering, put the gun
down and let Red Fox gallop away.
For nobody dares to shoot a fox in
down upon his head the wrath of a
hunt-loving countryside.
Red Fox bounded away toward his
burrow. But at a distance Of five hun
dred yards some instinct caused him
to stop. He smelled something. 1t
was man, somewhere near him, and
he knew that the man was not passive
ly hostile, as all men were, but an in
veterate enemy.
Cautiously he skulked forward until
he came within sight of his burrow.
Then, crouching in the underground,
he saw the man bending over it. Red
Fox skulked there until the man was
gone.
When at last, by devious ways, he
reached his burrow, he found it
closed. The man was the earth-stop-
per, and he had blocked Red Fox's
home so that he should not be able to
evade the hounds on the morrow. 1t
would be a chase to the death-his
death!
Vaguely uneasy, Red Fox shifted
about the place, and then, warned by
his same instinct, he trotted about half
a mile away, into a gorse patch,
where he lay down and devoured the
cockerel. Afterward he went to sleep,
with one ear dropping and the other
alert for possible enemies.
The sun had been up some time
when Red Fox IaziIy stretched mis-
limbs and prepared to stir. But as he
did so he scented a peculiar and hated
odor, so like his own that he showed
his teeth in fury. Il was not that Of
a rival fox, however, but of the sniff
ing hounds that surrounded the gorse
covert.
They had scented him and were on
his trail. Behind them rode the mas
ter and whipper-in, and grouped in
the distance was the crowd that had
gathered for the hunting.
Suddenly, with bay, the Oldest
hound dashed forward toward the spot
where Red Fox lay. And instantly Red
Foy had Ieaped from the covert and
was racing along the ditch.
The huntsman blew a blast upon his
horn. The hounds bayed, the hunters
hurried up at the gallop. In an in
slant the whole field was on the track
of the hounds, and they were pursu-
ing the lean, 1.-THE shadow that raced
over the fields.
The huntsmen strung out in a long
line. The hounds dashed forward at
| full speed. They saw Red Fox no
! longer, but his scent was plainly dis
/ cernible, and though his first burst OF
! speed was greater than theirs, it could
not last, Red Fox. looking back, saw
the hounds two fields away. and the
horses Ieaping the hedges.
! Red Fox had been hunted many
/ times, and had always gone free. But
now he began TO be vaguely distressed.
| His meal had been hearty one, and
! he knew that his earth was stopped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

is selling for fifteen dollars through
the cheaper ready-to-wear depart
ments.
There are manufacturers models in
plenty in America already. Those
who sell to the trade that pours into
New York in July to get the fall ma
terials, hats and gowns must be
served Why that food does not wait
until September is not a question for
an amateur to settle by an answer.
There are certain dressmakers, ca
tering to large trade that does not
dwell In or near New York, who also
hurry home with few models, buy
others from the manufacturers, and
get their autumn business off their
hands almost before one knows that
October is coming.
This variety of clothes has been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
NO IDEA
What Caused the Trouble.

81 always drank coffee with the rest
of the family, for it seemed as if there
was nothing for breakfast If we did
not have it on the table.
q had been troubled for some time
with my heart, which did not feel
right. This trouble grew worse
steadily.
Sometimes it would beat fast, and
at other times very slowly, so that I
would hardly be able to do work for
an hour or two after breakfast, and IL
walked up hill, it gave me a severe
pain.
81 had no idea Of what the trouble
was until a friend suggested that per.
haps It might be coffee drinking. I
tried leaving off the coffee and began
drinking Postum. The change came
quickly. am glad to say that I am
now entirely free from heart trouble
and attribute the relief to leaving of
coffee and the use of Postum.
"A number of my friends have aban-
doned coffee and have taken up Post
I'M, which they are using steadily.
There are some people that make
Postum very weak and tasteless, but
IL made according to directions, It is
very delicious beverage" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek,
Mich.
Postum comes In two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages
Instant Postum soluble powder
dissolyes quickly in cup Of hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage instantly. 30c
and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
NEW COLORS ARE PROMISED
Already Fashion Is Determining What
Shade Shall Be Worn During Fall
and Writer Months.

From the Rodier collection of fab
RIGS for fall and winter wear we find
that the colors are quite as important
as the fabrics. All the pansy shades
to the highest of the violet tones, with
all the intermediate shades, including
mauve and lavender, will be in de-
mand. These shades, it is said are
particularly beautiful in the new
pile FABRICS. especially the new vel
vet weave known as "panecia."
Ranging from the deep, rich shade
Of bordeaux to the oId-fashioned wine
color are the reds that will brighten
the dull winter months for the many
who prefer the warm colors. In the
new Rodier fabrics that combine both
silk and velvet these red hues are par
ticularIy successful. From the begin
ming of the war it was almost impos-
sible to keep enough soldat blue to
supply the demand, and it is said that
America has had very little of this
soft and beautiful shade of blue. Every
tone that bore the slightest resem-
blance to the soldiers uniform was so
much in demand that there is little
reason to doubt that it will be most
popular color for winter. In pamela
this shade is charming. All the vary
ing shades of marine and soldier blue
will be obtained in the new fabrics.
There are many browns, with new
one in the market that will be sure to
be desired. It Is a light brown re-
sembIing, it is said, the color Of hazel
nuts.
The novelties in color combinations
include stripes of two colors, with
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12


And the physicians branch Chicago Athletic
lively Its members the cosnopole of the banquet board
Dr. William l. Baum taken
English
But this just The club
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Novels In Class.

The novel falls into one of four
classes, as it deals with romance,
with life, with ideals, or as, lastly, it
takes the shape of a work of art pure
and simple. OF the great novelists of
the last century, Scott, Thackeray and
George Eliot stand for the first three
types. For the fourth we look in
vain in that period. Mr.. Hardy, who
embOdies it as to the manner born,
is of our own generation; and here
the name which at once occurs to US
for romance is that Of Robert Louis
Stevenson, for life that of George
Meredith, and for ideas that of Mrs.
Humphrey Ward. The divisions, of
course, overlap.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Evidently Not a Convert.

At a revival meeting held in Maui
VOC, on the Mississippi river, one sum-
mer, old Captain Higgins stfayed into
the camp grounds, and before he knew
it found himself pretty well forward
among the "mourners." The captain,
who has been river pilot for over
thirty years, is troubled with weak
ewes, and in consequence has frequent
recourse to a big red handkerchief.
One Of the active brethren Of the
meeting noticed his apparent interest
in the proceedings, and thought he
had hooked a convert. So he ap-
preached the old, beaten pilot,
shook him warmly by the hand. and
said, well, Brother Higgins, how do
YOU feel?" Tough; how do you pull
through in this ID hot weather."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
HELPED OUT BY COMMANDER
French Soldier, Under Orders From
General Joffre, Vanquished Adver-
sary in Game of Chess.

They are telling this story in Paris.
Making a round Of the trenches re-
Gently, General Jofre came upon two
soldiers absorbed in game Of chess.
Now, chess is the generals favorite
game; he prides himself On the excel
lence of his chess strategy. The two
sIayers lit their pipes and paid no at.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

about Franz licked by old dog suffering from rheumatism and
Nobody attention
him practically useless such report
All right but tell you
lick
Bum hadn't called of the other day he
would killed Bum the fghngest dog knew It's
shame about that dog
decorate the
benches
reading
his abe along Instead they sit
called laughed his
face
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Death KneII of the Wrist Watch.

The dainty wrist watch has been
pronounced thing unclean. The doc
tors Of St Luke's hospital, New York
city, ever on the lookout for germs.
have decided that the wrist watch
must cease to appear as part OF the
uniform Of nurses, women and men
They say it harbors the fatal little
bacilH. AS a result of the order, the
pulse beats Of St. Luke's, in the fu-
ture, will be counted TO the ticks of
steFilized timepieces.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
What Moved EN-.

A schoolteacher recently gave his
pupils a lecture on patriotism. He
pointed out the high motives which
moved the territor1als to leave thei:
home and fight for their country.
The schoolteacher noticed that ont
boy did not pay attention to the in
struction and. as a test question
asked him:
What motives took the territorial
to war;"
The boy was puzzled for a moment
but remembering the public sendoff OF
the local regiment at the railroad sta
ton, he replied:
Locomotives, sir."-London Tit
Bits.
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Skunk's PeIt Valuable.

The pelt of the skunk is Of great
value, and makes the bearer second
in Importance among the fur-bearing
animals Of this country, the muskrat
being first. The worth Of the skins
has long been recognized CONNER.
ciaIly, but prejudice has prevented the
sale Of them for what they we're.
FOR many years nearly all the product
was exported for European manufac.
ture, and a great deal Of it returned
to this country as BLACK marten" and
Alaskan sable"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
AIack! AIasl

II had come at last.
For weeks and weeks she had dread,
sd the coming of the fatal day, but
ii had arrived, just the same.
Life is dear to me" she said. and
il would be hard to give it up. But
And once more she gazed at the
reflection of her face in the mirror
and more especially at the three gray
hairs she had Just discovered in her
crowning glory.
my time has come. must dye
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

Ing and not in the middle Of the block,
about quarter of an inch in front Of
an automobile
At various danger points there
have appeared whitewashed lines
from curb to curb, giving the inter
section of the streets an appearance
somewhat reminiscent of a tennis
court. These were supposed to guide
pedestrians across in safety. The
public did not respond quickly enough
to this educational measure and so it
has been decided to do something that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
navy blue straw toQue, trimmed with
fine straw roses in the same color.
Cretonne Beach Sets,

For the small girl there are cretonne
beach sets, consisting Of pinafore, sun
bonnet and basket to hang over the
arm. All are made of cretonne. The
cloth Of some sort. The pinafore but
tons on the shoulders. Children in
various guises make their appearance
IN the pattern Of the cretonne. thus
adding TO the attractiveness Of the
outfit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
ONLY Universal Standard.

In an address delivered before the
University club, Washington. D. c..
c. Francis Jenkins stated: THE
motion-picture ribbon is the only
unit that is standard in every country.
Railway gauges, for example, vary in
different countries: units Of value, vol
ume, weight and of length differ, but
the motion-picture film is the same
the world over"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

hit accomplished
EymOrnng pedestrians Fifth
series OF CORY footsteps all four
automobiles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Hard Luck Indeed.

Betty was lamenting to her aunt the
fact that she only had one grandfather
while her little friend had two. Her
aunt tried to reconcile her by say
ing one grandfather was in heaven, to
which she replied: "Oh. dear, I've
had awful luck with my grandfathers;
one is in heaven and the other one is
lame"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
UnduIv Influenced,

"Gadson seems to have great conf
derce in his car
Yes. Still, I think it's a rather
questionable sort Of confidence"
why 500"
He hasn't had his car long and the
arguments Of the man who sold 1t to
him are still ringing in his ears"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The Initiative Hawk

We do not suppose that the SNUG
conceit of humanity was ever better
illustrated than the other day when
we were watching a hawk soar and
ou2 companion observed with surprise
and approval that it flew Just like
Ohio State Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
and white, the always popular

black and white, the always popular
combination, black and sulphur, char
treuse and blue, marine and black in
many interesting new weaves. The
staple navy blue we have with us al
ways, and with the addition of soldat
blue as trimming it is expected that
it will take on an added following
Philadelphia Ledger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Strluinn ALWAYS Counts

Did you ever hear Of q man who had
striven all his life faithfully and singly
toward an object and in no measure
obtained It? If man constantly as
pires is he not elevated ?-Thoreau
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Bath Towel for Lunch

One day little Julian was given a
portion of tripe for lunch, prepared &C.
cording to the Spanish method.
UGH" he exclaimed. after tasting
it, amt We got nothing TO eat in the
house but this old sour bath towel,
mamma?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The Alternative

Art Editor-"Im afraid your work
IS too comic for general illustrating. !"
Artist suppose that means l will
have to spend the rest of my life do
ing comic supplements. Not neces-
sarily. You might design woman's
fashions. Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

tention to him. They were not good
players, but the game was an even
and exciting one
The general looked on in silence,
mindful Of the conventions Of the
game, which denies the right Of COM
ment to any spectator. But he had
not played for months, and finally
could contain himself no longer.
Move that pawn" he ordered, and
then push up that one" The startled
player looked up. What could he dc
but obey the order of his commander
in chief? He wen the game.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Canny DADDY.

Father-There, now look pleasant,
boys; here's penny Tor each of you!
after the picture is takenl Finely
done; now give me the pennies back
again.-Megge Blaetter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
He Gets II ALL

Now that it no longer is good form
to whip the children, father takes
all the punishment that Is admins
tered to the family.-Topeka Capitol.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

way. The parrakeet signs on South
sea island for a sailor to come along
and give him lessons in swearing, and
the hyena laughs the low, hooking
laugh of the villain with the girl in
his power.
Happy folk! But they had bet
ter have a care, or commingIed in an
odorous 'mulligan" they may go stink
ing over the palates of Chicago's super
epicures to meet the fierce pancreatic
juices of the land of the stomachache
far below. For re epicure's palate,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

When the average girl arrives at
the age of about sixteen she is usually
surprised to find out how little her
mother knows.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
chambermaids, Minimum WAGE

The Washington industrial welfare
commission has fixed nine dollars per
week as the minimum wage for cham
bermaids and other help in that state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

Our idea of foolish woman is one
who is Jealous of every other woman
who comes within a mile of her wage
Garner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

ClaIges a ItW uays esO' oJLlI5 SHIT {
reporter wrote a piece about Bum, the
decrepit old favorite Of central pre-
cinct, rising in his dotage, leaping on
Franz and shifting him, snoot and
paw. The reporter intimated that
Bum ought to be muzzled, or he would
use Franz as cereal some morning.
And the editor put it right in the
paper.
Its not Bum, but the press, that
ought to be muzzled," Quoth Mr.. Har-
per. his voice tremuIous with indigna-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
The alkers.

Where one man wants to work his
way to the top, there are dozen who
hope TO talk themselves in that gen
eral direction.-Atchison Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

There is a time in the life Of near
ly every man when most Of his money
goes to the support of a race horse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
CORRESPONDING Action.

The papers say the pursuing
armies are sweeping through the coun-
/ try"
81 suppose that accounts for the
! pursued ones busting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
New York Adopts Startling Safety First Scheme

NEW YoRKsafety First
" somewhat startling Especially
efforts pesuade public
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Chicago E picures Feast and Ask No Questions

HCAGoThe South American himself
- limb looking
The snail throws the low speed his svery
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

Spectacles were invented in the thir-
teenth century.
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kaueu lot dIduIOs lldlA- CduSeu d cons
of Smith point by jumping overheard.
There was a thick fog prevailing at
the time when the pig took the notion
to jump overheard.
The loss Of the pig, in a way. was
a serious one. for it meant there
would be no fresh pork TO serve the
officers mess on the trip across the
Atlantic. When the pig jumped over
board there was temporary conster-
nation on the ship, Signals were sent
from the navigating bridge to the
chief engineer to stop and reverse
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12

his engine While that being
direction of the chief boaswain
vessels hadway had been stopped The ship then
headed directly
alongside
the of the deck confined
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Detroit's Crime Hound Injured by False Story

ETRoT MCHPaman Thomas Harper police duties consist
hounds
ghoald publicity his canine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Exciting Rescue of Pig in Baltimore Harbor

ALTTMoREA halfgroWn pig otherwise
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
DR.. WILLIAMS FLY AND
INSECT DESTROYER

makes the COWS give more milk as
well as giving comfort both to then
and the mixer. Ask your deale
for it. Manufactured at Madrid, MY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-08-12
Badger Tires VIII Mako
G0Od-OFs We VIII

Nothing made any better by anybody
regardless of cost.
All tires cash or c. o. D., subject to your
approval
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-07
THE COMMODORE REDUCING

Noticed how near-slim. how lissome
and withal how plumb cheerful the
Commodore has become these few
months agone? CO course; to be sure,
to be sure! But the secret behind
all these doings-that's what You
don't know, maybe. It's all as sim
pie and complicated as a long ride
on the water wagon',-simple to
contemplate, but in the performance
as involved" as a cat fight
Here's how and why and when this
semi-metamorphosis of the Commo-
dores had its inception, development
and climax: At sunrise one morning,
away back yonder when this eventfu}
year was still in the heyday Of its
youth-along about March the TWEEN
ty-something. precisely speaking
Commodore Burgoyne arose from his
reposeful couch with crouch on
he was displeased with the Comno-
dore. Striding across the room 70
a brutally frank mirror, he INDUCED
himself in a long, super-critical stare
at the rotund bulk therein reflected.
"Hrrrmp, amt you pretty bird, "
snorted the Commodore.
Nov, looky here, Charles" he con
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-07
WOMEN LEADERS
IN EDUCATION

OF the 10000 conspicuous positions
largely of an administrative charac-
ter listed in the 1866 educational
directory just issued by the interior
department through its bureau of ed
ucation, $500 are held by women
There are women who are college
presidents, state superintendents ~
public instruction. county superin-
tendents, directors of industrial
training, heads Of departments Of u.
ucation in colleges and universities
directors Of schools for afflicted and
exceptional children. and Librarian
Twenty-four Of the s22 colleges and
universities listed in the Director
are presided over by women. OF th.
nearly 5000 county superintendent.
in the country, sos are women. TIE
tendency to fill this position wfth
women is almost wholly confined H.
the West. One state. Montana. has
not one man as county superintena
ent. Wyoming has only two. ken
lucky is the only southern state that
utilities women IN this Office. the stair
has. 26 women as county superintens-