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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Wisconsin Leads in Health.

Health records for Wisconsin for
the past three months given out show
that Wisconsin now leads the nation
in health and that its own figures for
1914 are being cut by this years sta
tistics. The death rate per 1000 for
the past three months is 90 per / 1000
population, as against 81 in 1914, the
best record ever set by Wisconsin or
any other state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Board Issues Instructions.

The state board of health issued a
new set of instructions for physicians
and other persons required to report
communicable diseases
Cases of diphtheria, scarlet fever,
smallpox, cerebro spinal meningitis,
Asiatic cholera, typhus fever and bu-
bonic plague, typhoid fever, measles,
whooping cough, chicken pox, humps,
| erysipelas, tuberculosis of any organ
and trachoma must be reported within
twenty-fOur hours.
Diphtheria and membranous Group
cases must be quarantiBed at least
fourteen days. Minimum quarantine
for scarlet fever is twenty-one days;
for smallpox, until all crusts or scales
have fallen off; for spinal meningitis,
fourteen days; for typhus fever until
alter complete recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
NEWS OF THE STATE

Oconomowoc.-A class OF 20 was
initiated into the Royal Neighbor
camp at Oconomowoc. Waukesha,
Milwaukee. Watertownx HartIand, Pc
waukee. Merton. Stone Bank, North
sent delegations. 4 schooI Of insTuc-
ton was held in the afternoon. fol-
lowed by a banquet and initiation. Mrs.
Eva Childs, member Of the board OF
supreme managers and who organized
the Oconomowoc camp Is years ago,
presided.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Board Considers Health Rules.

Members of the state BARRIERS board
conferred with the state board of
health on various topics srising at the
examinations. when 120 candidates
for BARRIERS license from all over the
state took the tests. Sixty-one of
these were from Milwaukee. About
80 per cent of all candidates passed.
Most Of those who failed fell down on
sanitary rules and workmanship. The
members here are W. L. Smith, pres
ident; A T. LIE Due, vice-president:
Edward c. Puerner, secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
To superfntend County Exhibits.

E. L. Luther, recently appointed
head of the farmers institutes of Wis
consin and superintendent of county
exhibits at the 1915 state fair, will
serve in charge of the county exhibits
at the 1916 fair. Mr.. Luther has sent
letters to all county boards urging
them to make appropriations for ex-
hibits at next years fair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Fire Loss Shows Decrease.

A marked decrease is shown in the
number of fires and fire losses in Wis
consin for the quarter ending Septem-
Der 80, 1915, over the corresponding
quarter in 1914, according to figures
compiled in the fire marshal depart
ment of the Office Of commissioner of
insurance. The decrease N fires in
ais years quarter is 232 and the de-
crease in losses $437, 1925 for the same
period Lightning caused the greatest
number of fires and the largest losses
during the quarter Just ended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Patents to Inventors.

George Bennett, Kenosha, securing
an apertured member Of a cylindrical
member; Joseph Bloomberg. MiIwau-
Szee, whip; Bennett Bobroff. Milwau-
kee. telegraphy; Herman Gerbsch.
Wausau. brick machine; Charles
Klein, Milwaukee, electric switch;
John Palmer. Milwaukee, black board
eraser: Arnold Pau. Milwaukee. fluid
pressure regulator: George Schunk,
West Allis, motor attachment FOR BIZ
cycles; George SeeIman, Milwaukee,
book cover; Clarence Schaier, Wau
pun. vulcanizer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Phenomenal,

Mrs. Bowers has a wonderful
mind"
What's wonderful about it?"
Why, she's reading serial stories
in six different magazines, and she
never gets the plots or the characters
mixed up"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Industry Board Names Inspector.

The Wisconsin industrial commits
sion has appointed Stewart Shrimshaw
as supervisor of inspection of appren-
tees. The appointment was made
from list of eligible persons certified
to the commission by the civil service
commission. Shrimshaw's rating was
SO $4,000 points.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
His Eeaf-

That stage manager in increasing
the pay Of the chorus is doing
something of an agricultural ma
ture"
In what way?"
Isn't he raising chickens?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Final DUTY

The Umpire-Your men are all out
Of action; you've been shot over and
over again.
Platoon Commander-Then we may
as well eat our lunch, sir.-London
Opinion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
AL Kinds

Well, We can expect cold weather
most any time now"
AS far as that goes, we can expect
any kind of weather any old time"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Teachers Get Pensions.

There are 1O,462 teachers in the
state outside of Milwaukee contribute
ing to the retirement fund. There are
or more and are receiving a pension.
These figures were announced by Sec
rotary z. h. LOveland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Ignorance Is Bliss.

What's the matter?"
My wife says ! don't know how to
handle the baby"
Il wouldn't get miffed over that,
son. said the older man. Take my
advice and don't learn"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Its Source.

What is the cause of that noise
which seems to be coming from the
foreign warship?"
oh, that's nothing. Only another
internal prisoner on parole breaking
his word"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
States Cash Balance S3,518,941.

states CaSn balance qo'o loyS4I J,
According to the report Of Treasurer
Henry Johnson, the cash balance in
the treasury is $3,518. 941,82 The to-
tai disbursements for October were
1897, 71S.35 and the receipts $685.
394.52
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

S31 100000 Value of State Property.
Close to S31,250, 900 is the value Of
real and personal property owned by
the state, according to a schedule pre-
pared by Speaker L. G. Whittet, act
ing as aide to Governor Philip in
looking after the states financial af-
fairs. The schedule, soon completed,
shows the valuation as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

There is always room ar the top for
aeropIanes-and room at the bottom
for submarines
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
A Possible Meaning.

What is the meaning Of this phrase
the higher, the fewer?'
1T may allude to the oysters in a
stew. CoUrier-JournaL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

Miss Prettyface has such a straigh,
back.
Yes, and such a false front"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
NeCeSS ary.

They're putting on my new play
at the Pifie theater next week"
You don't say so! Have you ar
ranged for an audience?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

When man sits through an anna
teur show it means that he has a rela-
tive in the cast.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Her Vindfcation.

He (annoyed)-It' eight O'Clock
and you said you would be here at six.
She-Did I say six? thought i
said seven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

" I--O0C a : DOOh 'a4uoliOAo
carried for years, and represent
amounts originally paid, for instance
for lands. In many cases, through i'm
proyement and by the natural increase
Of the value of real property, they
should now be increased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

A woman's idea of a striking gown
is one that hits her husbands bank
balance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

You can blind men by throwing
gold-dust in their eyes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

Don't try to understand a woman
and you may succeed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

1t isn't always a small matter when
a woman puts her foot in it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

The average man isn't looking for
information. He is locking for ar ar
gumenI.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
for illustrated Book of The Eye Free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

Lucius Moore says the reason man
Is afraid Of his wife is that he nearly
always is guilty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
And Frequently Does.


One can't know too much"
No. but one can say too much
Boston Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11
Is a deceptive disease

KTDNEV Is a deceptive disease
AADANGA thousands have it
TR nTTpT z and don't know it. If
AN O1E you want good results
you can make no mistake by using DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
remedy. At druggists in fifty cent and
dollar sizes. Sample size bottle by Par
eel Post also pamphlet telling you about
it. Address DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham.
ton, N. Y, and enclose ten cents, also
mention this paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

a man can get his wife's attention
by talking in his sleep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-11-11

Good viii create good will
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-20
PRESENTED WITH A JEWEL.
Grand Patriarch Teats Receives Rec
ognition From Lodge.

AT the last session of the grand
Encampment, |. o. o. F. of Oregon
jewels were voted all past grand pat
riarchs and past grand representa-
tives to the sovereign grand lodge. A.
W. Teats of La Creole Encampment
No. 20 of this city, filed these exalt-
ed offices back in the nineties. AT a
meeting of Friendship lodge last
night Grand Chaplain Snyder made
the presentation of the jewel to Mr..
Teats. who was taken completely by
surprise, but responded with words of
appreciation for the honor thus be-
slowed upon him. The jewel, or
badge, is of solid gold, and on its
face has the words Faith-Hope-
Charity" On the reverse side is en-
graved: presented to A. w. Teats,
p. G. p, p. G. R. of Oregon by Grand
Encampment, |. 0. 0. F., May Is,
1915"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-20
HONORS FOR MR.. FULLER.
State Forester Elliott Appoints Hill
Successor to Peter Skei.


The state forester has appointed
W. V. Fuller to serve out the unex-
pired term of Peter Skei, president OF
supervising warden, of the Polk Coun-
ty Fire Patrol association, whose res
ignation was accepted by the organi-
zation this week. Mr.. Fuller has long
been prominent in the work of the as
sociation and has served as its secre-
tary and manager for some time. He
is thoroughly posted on timber and
the forest industry and has been a
factor in the development of the eff
ficiency of the association. Mr.. Skei
resigned to accept position as man
ager of a lumber mill in Southern
Oregon and leaves here with a record
for the service he has rendered the
protective organization. For the pres
ent Mr.. Fuller will combine his other
duties with those he finds as super
vising warden.
ga special note Of warning should
be sounded at this time said Mr.
Fuller to The Observer yesterday
''All indications point to the pres
ent as most dangerous season, with
a combination Of conditions that will
mean the destruction of many forests
should a fire get started. A high pres
sure over Montana and reverse con-
dition in Northern California is an
nounced by District Forester Beals
at Portland, and makes the danger
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-20

interested in the manufacture of To-
cranberry juice for which they see a
remarkable future and a great source
of revenue for the Willamette valley
Mr.. Frank X. Hubbard and wife OF
Falls City passed through Dallas this
morning enroute to the Tillamook
coast.
Mayor kirkpatrick, who was re-
moved from the Good Samaritan hos
pital, Portland, to the Imperial hotel,
is so far recovered from the effects of
his recent operation that he is able
to enjoy chat with friends in the
lobby each day.
Ira Phillips, who has been employ
ed for some time in different branch
es of railroad work here, left for
Portland to continue his work with
one of the companies there.
DR.. V. C. Stats has purchased the
|. c. Emerson dwelling and lot on
West Ash street and will move there
soon.
Ralph C. and George E. Dorcas and
their wives of Salem are motoring
through the valley looking after their
interests in many hop fields. They
stopped in Dallas Thursday.
Charles Leonard of Monmouth re-
tanned his good graces on Thursday
evening when, expecting to return
home, he arrived at the depot as the
train was just getting out of sight.
He says he spent very pleasant
evening in Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dick were
guests in Dallas on Thursday and
Friday en- route to their home in Sa-
lem from Newport.
Self-satisfed people have reached
the jumping off place.
Mrs. Samuel Orr has returned to
Portland after spending the vacation
season at Newport, and stopped here
to visit her son, John w. Orr, sheriff.
The son of a gun who borrowed j.
C. Hayter's fishing rod and reel is
to return them to him with
out unnecessary delay, and thereby
save his bacon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-20
Fire Destroys Much Hay.

Seventy tons of hay, valued at
about $500, and barn on the farm
of Tony Zielaskowiski, near McNary,
were destroyed by fire Monday night.
There was no insurance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-20

FOR SALE-New 1915 5-passenger
Buick, 37-h. p., run little over $500
miles. In good condition, subject
to inspection by any mechanic. Cost
1880; will sell for $3.50 if taken at
once. Am leaving town. Apply
Imperial hotel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Unfurnished housekeep-
ing rooms. Centrally located. In
quire Imperial hotel 49-tf
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18
Pointed Paragraphs

Wise Is the man who knows he
isn't
Most tall stories are more or less
thin.
ShRtless people are never the
ones Who worry about II.
The chap who suspects his neigh
Dor IL not above suspicion.
A man who patronixes saloons
often finds himself In tight place.
A girl who has loved and lost
boasts of her Indifference for the
men.
But self-interest is more likely TO
warp a mans Judgment than any
thing else.
Lots OF them give more thought
to the selection OF q gown than OF q
hus band.
Sometimes a man gets tired OF be
ing good and experiments In vice
out OF curiosity.
There are women who put on airs
because that is about all they have
handy to put on.
misrepresentation Is the first Law
OF nature and getting even with PEG.
pie Is the second.
A young man ought to save some
money before he gets married. for
he'll probably never get chance
afterward.
IL IL possible that all the world
does love a lover-until things reach
the stage where II becomes neces-
sary to buy wedding presents for
him.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18

Every body observes that since
President Wilson's note to Germany
aoout the Lusitania there has been
lull in domestic American politics
Some say that this In due to our
sense of national peril and the I'm
conscious desire for solidarity at q
time OF foreign dificulty. Partly. OF
course. this Is true; but II II equally
true that the subsiding OF the activi.
ties OF the aspirants for the Repubil-
can nomination and their friends In
due TO the realization. conscious or
unconscious, OF how valueless that
nomination II at any time when
President Wilson 10 making good.
The public feels that the president.
IN his note to Germany. fulfilled the
national aspiration, expressed the
national sentiment adequately. To
the extent that Mr.. Wilson does this
the public will support him. II he
happens 10 do 1t consistently TO the
end OF his term. nothing can defeat
him. II II were not bad taste 10 look
upon II In such q light, II would be
possible TO say that the German
trouble was . lucky accident for
President Wilson and the Demo
crats.--Collier's.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18

Friend, here is something for you
to remember:
II you are in poor health. your
chances for recovery will be much
increased If you can sincerely pray
to God for help.
say this not simply as Q matter
OF religious belief. say it in the
light of knowledge gained by scien-
tinc Investigation and observation.
Psychologists and physicians are
coming more and more into agree
ment with those religious leaders
who long ago proclaimed the healing
power Of prayer.
More and more they are indorsing
the view set forth by their eminent
fellow-worker. the late William
James, in these striking words:
IF any medical fact can be con-
sidered soundly established. II Is that
prayer often contributes to restora-
ton to health. and should be encour-
aged as q therapeutic measure"
Some among the foremost OF pres
ent-dsy physicians are indeed en-
couraging II as q therapeutic mea-
sure. DR.. Richard G. Cabot. OF the
Harvard Medical school. is one OF
these. DR.. Thomas Hyslop, the emil
nent English specialist, 10 another
ANY man who prays sincerely.
says DR.. Cabot, will thereby open
TO himself sources Of power which
otherwise he might never be able to
draw upon"
And DR.. Hyslop says:
II know of nothing so well calcu
lated a. prayer to pacify the mind
and nerves. and TO favor the proper
mental attitude In time OF illness"
In fact. apart altogether from any
extraneous aid which prayer may
bring to the sick. II Is direct helpful
ness to them through its soothing
influence on their minds. II Is the
more helpful In proportion as they
pray with firm belief that their
prayers will be answered
BY so praying they produce In
themselves a pleasurable emotional
state. which contributes directly to
recovery by easing the strain OF
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18

A clock showing the correct time
of day and the ongitude for every
part OF the world has been adopted
and installed In the Chicago public
schools. This clock has two dials,
one OF these being stationary and
the other making one revolution each
"a hours. The stationary dial Is
the same a. that OF an ordinary
clock except that II II q 12-hour and
24-hour dial combined. The new
feature about the clock IL the re-
volving dial. which represents the
earth revolving on its axis from the
west to east. This IL divided into
"a sections. each representing Is
degrees Of longitude or one twenty
fourth Of the earth's circumference.
and In each Of these sectors In the
name OF the principal city or island
within the longitudinal boundary.
Not only does this dial show the
time OF day In each OF the sectors.
but II also shows at q glance which
OF two days II Ia NJ any point. This
In accomplished by the international
date line marked on the revolving
dial and used In connection with q
small dial on which two successive
days OF the week show at one time.
One OF the advantages Of the clock
for schol use II that Il demonstrates
clearly how the sun stands still and
the earth revolves on IL axis
Popular Mechanics.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18
The Call of the Breakers.
BY GORDON A. DAMON.

Out where the pillows are blithely
tossing
Their white-fringed caps in the face
of the breeze; 90
Where the failing suns faint glow IL
CLOSING
The swaying tips of the distant trees;
Where the sea runs blue and my fleet
bark dances
Like a blooded steed to the touch OF
the spur,
And the spray from my plunglng DOW
spirit glances
As the sea song rises and night
wings whirr----
There I would be when the day, depart
ing,
Lays down its burden Of worldly
cares;
When Nights soft shades from the
MN shore are darting,
And the gentle goddess her bosom
bares.
Far from the city's ceaseless clamor,
Far from the empty sham Of II all,
Far from Its evanescent glamour,
There would bide when the breakers
call.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18

worry. anxiety, and self.centeredness
Incidental TO illness
Bear we'll In mind that every or.
gan of the body functions more
smoothly and effectively under the
influence OF pleasurable emotions.
and Is retarded by unpleasant ones.
such as envy, dread. uneasiness.
The suppression Of these may be.
and often Is. absolutely imperative
for 4 restoration TO perfect health.
And II they are suppressed. recovery
often ensues even when the physical
conditions have been such as TO
make a favorable outcome unlikely.
Hence the value OF prayer. when
backed by a confident expectation
that prayer will be answered
Confident expectation--that Is,
faith-there should always be. to in.
sure the health. bringing efficacy OF
prayer.
This does not mean, Of course. that
prayer alone will always, or usually.
sufllce to cure disease. As some one
has well said. God cures by many
means: by water. by air. by sun, by
drugs, by the surgeons knife
But whichever OF these means is
Indicated as good to be employed In
any particular case. prayer can al.
ways be helpfnlly utilized as a heal
ing adjunct.
The Detroit times., 1915-06-18

will stand he generally multiplies
this by three for additional security.
In the physical structure OF our
bodies there In included . factor OF
safety. Under all Of the ordinary
conditions OF life this margin pro-
tects US. II takes care OF the strains
incidental TO rational existence.
When the body In exhausted by
overwork and underfeeding or by
dissipation and excuses this factor
Of safety 10 20 reduced that II falls
70 protect and we become easy VIC
Tins to communicable or organic dis