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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Tom-An actor is a good deal like

p6TSIuMOU.
-Bessie-How do you make that out?
Tom-He is never at his best until
after he has encountered few hard
frosts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11

Guest-Any danger of fire in this
hotel?
Elevator Boy-No, sir; not unless
you pay extra for it, sir.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Fencinu Off Italy,

The Italian government is often
greatly annoyed by the smuggling of
large amounts of contraband goods
across the Swiss border into Italy, re
sulting in a great loss Of revenue.
Steps are now being taken which it is
hoped will stop this lawlessness.
Plans have been made to fence the
whole of the border with heavy metal
netting and customs authorities look
upon the scheme with great favor.
This form of barrier has been tried
along several parts Of the frontier, but
it has been found that the fence alone
is not sufficient. The new fence Of
wire netting is nine feet high and
along the top are to be fastened at
short intervals a number Of bells
which VIII summon the customs in
speetors the moment a person tries
to cross the border. OF course this
necessitates the employment Of a
large force Of inspectors, who will be
provided with police dogs to run down
the offenders
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11

for several days. has become stranded
OF the beach, near PTovincetown.
Blacklist were very plentiful forty or
fifty years ago, but after 1888 none
we're seen until in the fall Of 1911.
Blacklist are also called pilot
whales" deriving this name from the
fact that in a school one always acts
as tie guide. They are very valuable
for the oil they produce. Each nam
roth fish contains about a barrel Of
oil. A bIackf1sh is a sort of miniature
whale, varying in length from six to
twenty-five feet, and weighing from
400 pounds to a ton each. Their skin
is as smooth as satin and jet black
Years ago each fishing shanty along
the cape shore was equipped with its
whaling eQuipment-dory, harpoons,
try-pots and lances. Each time a
school of the mammals was sighted
there was a contest, in which the first
on the scene was the winner.-Ex.
change
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Value of ChNeriness

Who can estimate the medicinal
power of one cheerful life in the home
of one serene, balanced soul?
The workman who rejoices in his
work and laughs away his discomfort
is the man who is sure to rise, for il
is what we do easily and what we like
to do that we do we'll
The most of US make our backs
ache carrying useless, foolish burdens.
We carry luggage and rubbish that
are of no earthly use, but which sap
our strength and keep US faded and
tired to no purpose. If we could only
learn to hold on to the things worth
while, and drop the rubbish-letting
go the useless. the foolish, the silly,
the hamperers, and the things that
hinder-ws should not only make
progress, but we should -lso keep
happy and harmonious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11

No, he did not know what he should
see, for when he finally stepped in
it was not an open view of the hol-
low which met his eyes, but the purple
clad figure of Mrs. Averill with little
Peggy at her side. He had not ex-
pected to see the child, and, standing
as they were with their backs to him,
they presented a picture which, for
some reason to be found in the mystic
rious recesses of his disoTdered mind,
was exceedingly repellent to him.
The noise he made should have
caused Deborah's tall and graceful
figure to tur3. But the spell of her
own thoughts was too great; and he
would have found himself compelled
to utter the first word, if the child,
who had hoard him plainly enough,
had not dragged at the woman's hand
and so woke her from her dream.
CTQ BE CONfINUED.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
CHAPTER vi.
The Shadow.


Bella was to be buried at four. AS
Judge Ostrander prepared to lock his
gate behind the simple cortege which
was destined to grow into a vast
crowd before it reached the cemetery,
he was stopped by the sergeant, who
whispered in his ear:
Il thought your honor might like
to know that the woman
Have you found out who she is?"
mo, sir. The man couldn't very
well ask her to lift her veil, and at
the tavern they have nothing to say
about her"
It's a small matter. I will see her
myself today and ind out what she
wants of me. Meanwhile remember
that l leave this house and grounds
absolutely to your protection for the
next three hours. l shall be known
to be absent, so that a more careful
watch than ever is necessary. Not a
man, boy or child is to climb the
fence I may rely on your"
you may, judge"
"On my return you can all go. l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Room for Two.

When a talk about the German in
Vasion of England was going on, a
militiaman, stationed in Carrickfergus,
was heard to remark that Immediately
the enemy landed in England he would
certainly bolt, taking a good stock of
provisions, and hide in a convenient
cave he knew of.
The colonel, hearing Of his unpatri-
otto resolve, called him out next day
on parade, and lectured him severely
on his coWardice.
You're a disgrace to the regiment
and the Service-atlarge," he cried.
Fancy you threatening to run away;
but I'd be after you in quick time, my
man, never fear"
Sure, an you'd be welcome, your
honor; but, bring yer own praties an
things, won't yer, colonel?"-London
Tit-Bits
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Tin Rapidly Disappearing.

With regard to the future use of tin,
it may be said that we are dealing
with the one metal whose known ore
reserves are entirely inadequate to
even the present demands and that I'M
less some new source of supply is de-
veloped very soon we may expect to
find that tin is a very scarce metal
indeed
Of the present sources of tin ore
supply, says the Engineering Maya
zine, most are either stationarv or re-
ceding in output, Bolivia being the only
one which gives promise of perma-
nency and of future growth. Under
these conditions the question of sub
stitute metals becomes of Importance
and aluminium, zinc and steel all have
some possibility In this direction in
one way or another.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11

1t comedies exactly with the shoe
worn that night by the suspect"
The prisoner continues to deny his
guilt. The story he gives out is to
the effect that ne left the tavern some
few minutes before seven O'Clock, to
look for his child, who had wandered
into the ravine. He had his stick
with him, for he never went out with
out it, but finding it in his way, he
leaned it against a tree.
He crossed the bridge and took
the path running along the edge of
the raVine. In doing this he came
upon the body Of man in the black
recesses of the hollow, a man so evil
IDENTIFY beyond all help that he would
have hurried by without a second
look if it had not been for the watch
he saw lying on the ground close
to the dead mans side.
1T was very fine watch; it seemed
better for him to take it into his own
charge till he found some responsible
person willing to carry it to police
headquarters.
He dashed into the woods, and,
tearing up the ground with his hands,
buried his booty in the loose soil, and
made for home. Even then he had
no intention of appropriating the
watch, only of safeguarding himself,
nor did he have any hand at all in
the murder Of Mr.. Etheridge. This
he would swear to; also, to the leav-
ing of the stick where he said"
To-day John Scoville was taken to
the tree where he insists he left his
stick. The prisoner showed a sud
den interest in the weapon q d begged
to see it closer. He pointed out where
a splinter or two had been freshly
whitfield from the handle, and declared
that no knife had touched it while 1t
remained in his hands But, as he
had no evidence to support this state
ment, the impression made by this
declaration is not likely to go far
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
STRENGTH.
= nEIsS H.
Without Overlooking The Stomach.

The business man, especially, needs
food in the morning that will not over
load the stomach, but give mental Wig
or for the day.
Much depends on the start man
gets each day as to how he may ex-
pect to accomplish the work on hand,
He can't be alert with a heavy fried
meat-and-potatoes breakfast, requiring
a lot of vital energy in digesting it.
A Calf. BUSINESS man found food
combination for producing energy. He
writes:
For years was unable to find
breakfast food that had nutrition
enough to sustain business man
without overlooking his stomach, caus-
ing Indigestion and kindred ailments,
Being a very busy and also very
nervous man, had about decided to
give up breakfast altogether. But luck
lily was induced to try Grape-Nuts.
"Since that morning l have been
new man; can work without firing,
my head is clear and my nerves strong
and quiet
81 find that Grape-Nuts, with a little
sugar and small quantity of cold
milk, makes a delicious morning meal,
which invigorates me for the days
business"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich Read, 'The Road to Well
vile" in pkgs There's a Reason"
Ever read the above setterf new
one appears from time 90 tifBe. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Mountain CLIMBING.

Melchior Andregg, the famous Swiss
guide, who has died, at the age Of
eighty-six, could remember the time
when mountaineering as popular
pastime had not been invented. Such
was evidently the case in 1893, the
year when Murray's first Handbook
to Switzerland was issued. In the
section Of this work devoted to Mont
Blanc the author contemptuously
points out that ct is a somewhat re-
markable fact that large proportion
of those who have made the ascent of
this mountain have been. persons of
unsound mind"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
GET RID OF
THOSE PlMPL ES
N0x-EMA VIII Make Them Quickly
Disappear and Stay Away.
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Itching Of Eczema-HeaIs Salt Rheum and ANY
Skin Disease, Relieves Chatting Infants,
Chapped Hands, ScaIy Skin or Scalp.
Free Trial Package Sent TO ANY Address
For o Two Cent Stamp.

How many good looking men and women have
their beauty destroyed by loathsome pimples.
Nox-ema will give the worst pimply face G
smooth peachy complexion. II does not stain or
soil the clothes or skin. Results obtained by its
use in obstinate and hopeless cases seem almost
beyond belief-yet If you are a sufferer you have
)nly to try the free trial package to be convinced
# the truth of this statement.
Sufferers from salt rheum and ulcers and old
sores that have exhausted all known remedies
can find imm ediate relief and permanent healing
with Nox-ema.
Itching Piles are the torture of many-instant
'elief is found in Nox-ema The pain and burn
ing and frightful itching ceases the moment rou
lpply Nox-ema. There are no bad effects.
NoX-ema is Shopper package and is sold l. NOS
druggists or is sent postpaid from the Hegtmuth
laboratories, Milwaukee, Wis, on receipt Il
price. Nox-ema is not q common patent y1edi-
cine. 1t is based on the formula of : well
Known physician end it will dc exactly VIVA. 3
claimed for it. The free sample or visit to -our
nearest druggist Uill convince you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
MaIta,s "Hood Of Shame. y

A peculiar headdress is worn by the
women folk of Malta and is known as
the "faldetta" 1t is said to have origi-
mated under the following curious con-
ditions, says the Wide World: Dur
ing the French occupation of Malta,
over a century ago, the natives were
subjected to much persecution. Their
religion was attacked, churches were
rifed and the women and children mo-
Tested. This state of affairs so
grieved those deeply religious people
that they made a solemn vow to wear
a hood of shame" for a hundred
years. This period has now elapsed.
which perhaps accounts for the grad
uaI disappearance of the "faldetta"
and the increasing numbers of women
who wear the --latest from Paris, and
generally follow European fashions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
cuba's Wonderful Caves.

The wonderful caves of Ballamar,
Cuba. to the east of Havana, attract at
tention of the ambitious tourist. They
are located on a plateau as level as a
table top which presents no signs OF
tho existence of such caves. After de-
scending into the earth, however, a
nicture unfoIds itself. Then come
many passages and at last the great
Gothic temple" $50 feet long and 50
feet wide. where the crystal formations
produce a brilliant picture with the
electric light bringing out wonderful
color scheme.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
ABOVE SUCH LITTLE MATTERS
How a Foreign Tour Affected the
Business Attitude of Brook
Ign Grocer.

A thrifty Brooklyn grocer, who be-
San his career of success driving a de-
livery wagon, became ambitious after
he had bought out his former en-
fpIoyer and for two or three years was
doing far better than ever and thought
he would make a European trip as
sothers were doing who hadn't as much
money as he had. He arranged his
business for a three months absence
and sailed away on big ship, says
the Argonaut.
In due course he returned, and his
tforeign experiences had pulled him ap
amazingly. He stuck to his grocery,
but he looked down upon it with dis
.dafn and never lent hand to his
clerks as once he did.
One day he was standing in front
booking over the arrangement Of the
various articles usually displayed in
front of groceries, and lady came by
who was one of his cid customers.
ghs hooksd sFound minute or 50 for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Why He Ate at Home.

Hello, is that you, dear?" asked Mr..
Rornder over the phone. 81 called
you up to tell you that I will not be
at home to dinner. My friend. John
Brown, is in town
I'm so glad" replied Mrs. Rounder.
81 was afraid you might be home to-
night. My friend, Tom Jones, is in
town. Good-by, dear"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Ready With EXPLANATION.

William was given a special warming
by his mother that he was not to go in
the pantry under any conditions when
permission had not been given him
either by his mother or by the gov
erness. The goyerness. returning one
day, found little William along with a
neighbor's child Of about the same
age, in the pantry. The governess
started to give William lecture, but
she hardly had time to say anything
before William broke in with, Miss
Johnson, was just showing Henry
where he should never 60"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Not True to Life.

Exe-What rtdiculously impossible
things these fashions are
Mrs. Excl know they used to be,
but today many of them are engraved
from photographs.
Exe-Well, this one can't be. Here
are two women going in opposite di-
rections, both with new gowns on,
and neither looking back at the other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Specialization.
"Are you willing to work?''

Are you Wiling TO Work!
Yes" replied Flooding Pete. But
I've got to know what I'm expected to
do before I start"
There's an ak and a woodpile right
in front of you"
Oats fine. I'm Waterman by pro
fession. Fur a couple of sandwiches
an cup Of coffee I'll sit here all aft
ernoon an see dat nobody steals 'em. "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
CIeNar RnN

She had shown him the family
photo album, as was her custom
when he spoke up and said: You
know some people think an album is
old fashioned, but there are features
l greatly admire in this one
And what are they?" she asked.
Yours.
He clinched her on the spot.-Co
lumbia Jester.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
SYNOPSIS.

A curious crowd Of neighbors invade
the mysterious home of Judge Cstralder,
county Judge and eccentric Tecluss, fol
lowing q yelled woman who has gained
entrance through the gates IF the high
double barriers surrounding the place.
The woman mas disappeared but the judge
- found in a cataleptic stste. Bella, his
servant, appears in a dying condition and
prevents entrance to q secret door. Bella
dies. The Judge awakes Hiss Weeks
explains to him what has occurred during
his seizure. He secretly discovers the
whereabouts of the yelled woman. She
proves to be the widow IF man tried
1eIore the judge and eIecuocuted for muir
Ger years before. Her daughter Is en-
gagged to the judges son. from whom he is
estranged. but the murSer is between the
lovers. She plans to Gear her husbands
memory and asks the judges aid.
CHAPTER V-Continued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Like All the Rest

"By George, but this is a beautiful
dayl" said Squidgeley. Makes me
feel like a Millionaire"
.Tf that's the case" said Bilks, edo
you think you could lend me a dol
lar?"
mo, Bilks," said SquidgeIey; mo
Millionaire ever thinks in any such pix
ing sums as that. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
GETTING ALONG.

"Lemme see, how old is your daugh-
ter?"
81 always have to stop and think.
Anyway, she must be getting on. Yes
terday heard her contemptuously re-
fer to the youngsters at a nearby pre-
boys"
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[1lG14HEKzEn2zY5 - -
- SzN ~ lSWz1LLIo " "
SEEING SNAKES.

Yeast-I understood you made bet
today with your brother abou- snake
he saw last summer?
Crinsonbeak-Yes did. l bet him
ten dollars he couldn't tell what kind
Of snake it was he saw.
I don't think that's exactly right"
Why not?"
Because to make a bet like that
with man who drinks as much as
your brother does looks as if you
were taking an undue advantage of
him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
q Similar Sound

THE applause following that phono-
graphic selection seems to continue
longer than usual" said the patient
listener.
Ny fault" answered the host. 81
didn't stop the machine soon enough
and the needles been running on the
edge of the record"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
The Retort Courteous

"Ha, ha," sneered the lawyer in
court, you doctors are all alike. Your
operations are always successful, but
your patients die"
Sometimes that happens, said the
doctor calmly, "but we doctors have
nothing on you lawyers. You win great
victories for your clients, but you get
all the money"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11

what she wanted and found it. ooh,
Mr.. Blank" she said, what are the
potatoes worth?" But he made no
reply. Not he. John" he called to
a clerk inside, John, come out here
and tell the lady what potatoes are
worth"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Difficult Situation

DO you know the number of the
automobile that nit you?"
No. answered the man who had
Just recovered consciousness.
Very careless of you"
1 suppose so. But after it hit me
couldn't see well enough to read
the number. And if l had taken the
time to run around and read the num-
Der before it hit me it wouldn't have
had chance to hit me-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Ereak kim the Record

Briggs-Banter is very methodical
chap, isn't he?
Griggs-Wonderfully so. He told me
that he laid out a course of reading
for his summer vacation and actually
got halfway through one Of the books.
Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Some Hint.

Hello, Blank! Where are you 60
ing in such a hurry?"
ITO the post Office to put up a kick
about the yretched delivery service"
whats the trouble?"
Why, that check you promised to
send me ten days ago hasn't reached
me yet"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
PoIiteness Ill Rewarded

"a man kin be too polite an oblig-
in" said Uncle Eben. 81 know a man
dat stood wifout kickin' while his wife
dressed him up In fancy loung1n'
coat an a gorgeous necktie an smok-
in cap. Den she inspected him an
decided dat she couldn't live wifi such
a lookin' man, nohow"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Such Gases Are Known.

81 can say this much for Cupid"
remarked the sentimental man He
doesn't use dumdum bullets"
Perhaps not" replied the confirmed
cynic, "but dumdum bullet brings a
speedy death, while a person who is
struck by one of Cupid's darts is apt
to linger on for years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
A Close ObserXer.

Wife-I'ye noticed an odd thing
John. When you go to light the gas in
the next room you invariably take two
matches.
Hub-Yes, my dear; I long ago dis
covered that if you carry one match it
will go out, while if you carry two it
won't
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Natural Mistake.

Isn't this play a sex drama?"
why no. What makes you think
500"
when the leading lady came on
the stage she was dressed SO elegant
~ and wore an air of such extreme
boredom l felt sure it was going to
be a problem play"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
Dry,

Last summer I visited the old
swimming hole, dear to me from boy
hood association"
did you shed some tears there?'
Yes, and it's lucky did so. That
old swimming hole was sadly in need
of moisture"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11
A Matter of Sentiment.

'The artist who painted that pic
ture never could have gotten such a
price from you as you paid the deal
err"
''Of course not" replied Mr.. Cum
rox. Il have some professional pride
of my own. If somebody gets a good
bargain out of me at least want the
satisfaction of knowing it was another
business man"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-03-11

will guard my own property after TO
day. You understand me, sergeant"
Perfectly, your honor"
Speneer's Folly, to the Judge. ap-
preaching it from the highway, was
as ugly a sight as the world contained
He hated its arid desolation and all
the litter Of blackened bricks blocking
up the site of former feastings and
reckless merriment. Most Of all, he
shrank from a sight Of the one corner
still intact where the ghosts of dead
memories fingered. making the whole
place horrible to his eye and one to
be stunned by all me-. The cemetery
from which he had come looked less
lonesome to his eyes and far less omi-
nous.
No sign remained of pillar or door
way-only a gap. Toward this gap
he stepped, feeling a strange reIuc-
lance in entering it. But he had no
choice. He knew what he should see
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Sob Stuff

Society Daddy-My son, it is the
dearest wish of my heart to see you
divorced and settled down before
die.
Society Son-But, dad, could hard
ly do that on my income, with aIimony
as high as it is now.-Puck.