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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
MOTORS IN ARMY SERVICE
Wonderfu! System Has Been Evolved
for Transportation of Supplies
During the war.

Twenty thousand men are now en-
gagged in the mechanical transport Sec
ton of the British army service
corps on the continent In addition
to the transport of men, ammunition
and food, motors also serve for am
bulance work, dispatch services,
searchlights and gun carriers for anti
aircraft service. Among recent de-
velopments are the motor kitchens
and motor bath houses.
For reasons of safety the railway
base must be kept well in the rear of
the battle line. But the motors prac-
tically continue the railway service
up to a point from which horse trans
ports or other motors can distribute
the supplies.
One of the striking features of this
war is the motor transport column.
With each vehicle keeping station,
about fifty yards apart, and running
to set speed limit, trains nearly a
mile long wind over the roads carry
ing the hundreds of tons of food and
ammunition required by the army.
. A well-arranged traffic system, with
motorcycle dispatch riders, keeps
these huge conveys under control, and
their smooth working is a guarantee
that the men in the trenches are well
supplied The vast fleet of motor onl-
nibuses forms an important part Of
this transport army, and on occa-
sion, says the Sphere, they are used
to carry men from point to point when
rapid movement is required.
Eyewitness graphically describes
the operations of the motor transport
at the front. "This war" he says,
has at different times been charac-
terized as a war of high explosives,
war of howitzers, a petrol war. In
two senses can the struggle on land
be called a petrol war. The employ
uent of this substance in the internal
| combustion engine has rendered avia-
ton possible, and has also immensely
simplif1ed the work necessary for the
supply of the army. Indeed, to such
an extent has mechanical propulsion,
| whether of steam or petrOl-driven
vehicles, especially the latter, taken
the place of animal traction, that the
change caused may not unfairly be
| compared to the revolution brought
about by the introduction of railways"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

down, he saw the vague sparkle of
jewels. The necklace was heavy and
he dropped it in the pocket of his
dressing gown.
Now what was he to do with his
shrinking prisoner? Turn her over to
Aunt Maria's tender mercies? No,
he would give her a chance to get
away.
Half way down the corridor was a
huge wardrobe in which Aunt Maria
kept some extra cloaks and wraps
Jim Pindleton knew about this ward
robe and now he led his prisoner to
1t, still holding the handkerchief to
her lips.
viii you promise not to scream if
take my hand away?" he whispered
81 promise!" she murmured.
His hand came away and she sat
down weakly in the nearest chair.
I'll get you a sloak and you can
leave at once. My advice is to get
as far away from here as possible
ali, who is that?"
A light fiickered in the hall below.
Get in here!" Kissed Jim, and he
bundled the girl into the wardrobe
and turned the key. He walked to-
ward the stairway and met Aunt Ma
ria coming up, candle in hand, her
black eyes swapping dangerously.
Snail" she barked at him. 81
might have been murdered in my bed
before I could hope for any help from
you, sir!"
I'm sorry. Aunt Maria" began jim
alphabetically. I've been so busy
getting your emeralds for you"
MY emeralds? You got them?
Good boy!" approved Aunt Maria all
in a breath. Where is that MINK"
"Gone!" fabricated Jim.
Good radiance to her. I'll never
do another stroke of business with
Binks Agency again! Come down to
my room, jim, and give me the en-
eralds."
Just minute, Aunt Maria" jim
glided back TO the wardrobe and IN
locked the door. Then he went down
the long hall and rejoined his aunt
| Together they went down to the next
floor and presently the door Of Mrs.
-daria Woodworth's door closed be
hind them.
Aunt Maria's boudoir was blazing
with lights when they entered. She
sank into a great stuffed chair and
held out her hand for the necklace.
Let me see it," she said, impa-
| tiently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

cred very lightly unless planting late
in the fall or very early in the spring,
when they should be planted about
two inches below the soil level. At
other times just barely cover them.
When hoeing in the summer it is
we'll not to draw much soil to them,
as it is liable to rot them at certain
times when they are more subject to
this decay than others, when deeply
covered with soil; and doubly so after
they become larger.
All the culture they need is to have
the soil kept free from weeds and
hoed very lightly or raked just so
the crust is broken and kept loose.
About November l, before freezing
begins, give them a good hoeing and
light dressing of manure after the
hoeing. Plant or divide at any time.
The Japan Iris requires much differ
ent treatment, while very easily han
died when their requirements are I'M
derstOOd, yet they are somewhat tickle.
The best results are obtained when
the soil is very rich, well Watered
and kept hoed at all times.
Never allow weeds to attain any
start in their beds as they cannot
resist the entertainments of strong
growing weeds.
Plant them deeply so that the
crowns are fully three inches below
the soil level. Plant very early in the
spring, just when the growth is show
ing or late in October.
Water well after doing it. They
may be planted at almost any time
if the soil is allowed to adhere to the
roots and kept well dampened for at
least two weeks. In fact, they should
never be allowed to become dry.
Give them deep hoeing and good
mulching of manure during August or
September, and hoe it into the soil
thoroughly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
SkY Periscopes.

In the cities of Europe that are
liable to be visited by Zeppelin air
ships the watchers on the lookout for
raiding aircraft have suffered from
stiff necks, and also eye strain from
long continued gazing at the heavens
to detect hostile aircraft, and to meet
this difficulty opticians have devised a
special form of sky periscope. This
instrument is constructed on the same
general principles as those used by
submarines, and the type that has
been so widely adopted for use in the
trenches on land. The device is a sim
pie arrangement Of mirrors that the
watcher can hold in his hand, and
which enables him to scan the entire
vault Of the sky while looking down
in a convenient and natural position.
1t has been found so convenient that a
much better and more constant look
outais maintained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

Your ferns to be at their best next
winter, should be repotted late in the
summer. About two inches increase
in the diameter of the pot is required.
A compost can be secured from the
florist or made at home.
A good garden soil mixed with barn
yard or commercial fertilizer is all
that is needed. Too little of the fer
tilizers is better than too much, which
will burn the roots.
Broken bits of crockery must be
placed over the hole in the bottom of
the pot. Three inches of dirt is then
placed over this and Ieveled ready
for the plant.
In removing the plant from the old
pot, care should be taken that the
leaves are uninjured. To avoid this,
strike the sides of the pot lightly but
firmly with a trowel A sharp blow
On the edge should cause the soil and
root to come out together. The mold
is placed at once in the new pot and
given a thorough Wetting.
The new compost is then put in
around it until the pot is filed. 1t
must be remembered that the plant
should always be placed an inch deep
er in the soil. The day after repotting
the plant should be kept away from
the sun.
If ferns are planted in the garden
NOW c17t off all fronds to prevent evan
Grafton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Fine OId-Time Medicine.

That excellent combination of SIENNA
leaves and figs which grandma used to
prepare is still just as good as any all
around liver regulator and laxative we
know for habitual use, II anyone must
use a laxative habitually. Some peo-
pie say it is hard to mix. But think
how good it is and how cheap! A
five-cent package of SIENNA leaves, a
ten-cent box of figs; chop fine and mix
thoroughly on plate with spatula or
knife blade; preserve in fruit Jar
and dole it out whenever anyone in
the family needs it-a little lump, sort
Of "chaw." 1t isn't bad to take. Best
time is in the early part Of the day,
for SIENNA ordinarily acts in five or six
hours.-William Brady, NJ. D., in the
Chicago News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

TIE house telephone al jim Kin
dleton's bedside tinkled gently. Jim.
who had arrived at midnight and who
was not yet asleep, yawned and picked
up the receiver.
His Aunt Maria's voice came hoarse-
" from her room on the floor below:
Jim, there are burglars in the
house, Someone has taken my en-
erald necklace"
Are you sure, Aunt Maria?'
q heard the knob of my door turn
and l thought of the emeralds and
they are not under the mattress. I
was doubtful about that new maid
that Binks sent down yesterday. I
mistrusted her gray eyes and straw
colored hair. She may be leaving
the house this instant, JIM" in agon-
lied tone
Coming" whispered Jim cautious
" and, throwing on few garments,
he wrapped dressing gown about his
spare form, stuffed a revolver into
his pocket and quietly stepped out
into the darkened corridor.
His slippered feet made no sound
on the carpet, but from somewhere
below came a muff1ed sound-like a
light step on a thickly padded sur
face.
Some one was coming upstairs.
Perhaps the guilty mafdservant, to
hide her ill-gotten gains in her room
in the attic above the third floor,
where Aunt Maria's relatives were
usually housed on their rare visits to
that irascibIe old lady.
Jim smiled confidently. Poor little
criminal maid! He crouched at the
head of the gtairs, started a little
when he made out a shadowy form
rising out of the gloom of the stair
case, waited until she turned the cor
ner at the newell post and then deity
clapped his handkerchief over her
lips.
Don't scream" he said quietly.
Just hand over the emeralds!"
His left hand supported her and the
trembling of her slender form thrilled
him.
I'm not going to hurt you" he
treasured her. Just give me the en-
eralds."
Something cold and hard was press
ed into his right hands and, looking
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

into the homes number
been held
They appear on the streets in white uniforms with blue
white hats They their
roam the streets arm in arm with American beckets the best
theaters other public
understood
cheeed
baseball
hronprtnz
5000 for
in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
THE IRIS EASY TO GROW
BY c. BESTCHER.

Of all plants the most Indifferent to
all conditions and environments, soils
and care, none yields the product that
the Iris does, and with high culture
it is just that much more satisfactory
for the added attention.
In all garden operations one should
observe natural conditions of growth,
as this with added good care will lead
to success.
The Germanic type Of Iris is, in
many ways, an especially desirable
plant, 1t is most desirable as a gar.
den flower or for cutting, as they
keep especially well in the hot sun.
Many people say ooh, flags, they
are so common" However, when they
see a collection in good colors they
very soon decide differently.
Many growers go to far more trou-
BILE than is necessary in making prep
arations for planting many subjects.
For all plants we recommend giving
the soil coat of manure in the fall,
the fresher the better.
Apply it at once several inches
thick-if the soil is very poor, if good
give only an inch thickness. When
this thaws out rake it so that the
fine particles are taken out.
Do this several times between now
and spring time, so the elements are
well incorporated with the soil.
Spade when the ground is in good
shape-if possible, do SO before freez-
ing is over, for when spaded so the
frost will penetrate it deeply, pulver-
izing 1t so it is soft and pIiable, the
plants will do much better.
For German Iris, plant the roots
deeply; but the bulb should be COW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

wonder
ate dog They graduated that class
volatile
ontenele frontage assort pets gres pa
weIa the
After the probably equal
When
called
by the chiefs in addressing grand council of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Fieldinq's Tomb at Lisbon.

Lisbon, once more in the throes Of
revolution, has at least one strong link
with England in the tomb Of Henry
Fielding. The author of tom Jones, -
says the Westminster Gazette, went to
the Portuguese capital in search of
health and failed to find it, dying there
on October 4, 1854, and getting last
resting place in the English cemetery,
where a monument has been erected
to his memory.
The voyage out took the sick man
so days of foul weather, and the
city, when he reached it, failed to
please him. "AIl looked beautiful at a
distance" he wrote, but as you ap-
preached nearer all idea Of beauty
vanished"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Drink From Skulls Of Enemies.

The barbarous custom of converting
the skulls of enemies into drinking
cups was a common one in ancient
times among the fierce tribes Of an
cient Europe, and was not unknown
to the more civilized regions of the
South The Italian poet, Marine, makes
a conclave of friends in Pandemo-
MUM quaff wine from the skull of Mi
nerva. IN his Wonder of a Kingdom"
Torrent makes Dakker say:
Would I had ten thousand sol
diers' heads, their skulls set in sill
yer, to drink healths to his confusion
who first invented war"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Waus 70 nisnuise MIX

Many children dislike milk as soon
as they have passed their babyhood
days. The food values it contains,
however, are very essential TO the
proper growth OF the child. Many
mothers are therefore at loss for
ways in which to disguise the de-
spised milk, so as to make it palatable
Probably one Of the best ways is to
give the child pure cocoa, made en-
tirely with milk. Most children like
cereals, and these can be cooked in
milk instead e water When served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

100000 hotel that has just been
completed in this city and named in
honor of FonteneIle, the greatest chief
the Omahas ever had.
1t was 50 years ago that Fon-
teneIIe was killed while defending the
small white settlements along the Mis-
souri, river from an attack of Sioux
Indians, but his birthday is celebrated
each year on the Omaha reservation.
A majority of the Indians in the
party had never seen a house with
more than two stories and the sight
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Seeing Is Believing.

What be thet air gosh dinged ]
sheen?" asked Uncle Abner Of PU
kinville, as he witnessed the worl
Of fire engine for the first time.
Why, uncle" replied his
nephew, that is a. machine for
ting out fires"
well, drat my pickteri" exclai
the old man, "ef 1 hednt seed it
my own eyes, never woulder
Iiev'd tibet pesky leetle teakittle c,
heV held so much water, b'gosh!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

It is said Marconi has invented a
device which will enable one to see
through a brick wall and detect what
is going on within them. We hope
the inventor will give fair notice of
putting this invention on the market.
The poker games will need time to
hide in the Easements and caves
Houston Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Fooled.

Engaged the rooms for my holiday"
he said, because the landlady wrote
me that they overlooked a superb gar
den of 400 acres, richly adorned with
statuary, where I was at liberty to
promenade"
"WeIl?" Jones inquired.
cit was a cemetery" he said, bit
terly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
CLEAR YOUR SKIN
BY Daily UEe of Cuticurs Soap
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragr
supercreamy emollients to care
your skin, scalp, hair and hands. Nc
ing better to clear the skin Of pimp.
blotches, redness and roughness,
scalp Of dandruff and itching and
hands Of chapping and soreness.
Sample zach free by mail with 3.
Skin Book. Address postcard, CutlcJ
Dept. Y, Boston. Sold everywhere. 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Jamaica.

The area Of Jamaica is 1920 square
miles, and the island has population
Of $4,000. The population of Cuba is
100000 The climate Of both islands
is, with few exceptions, fine. No rea-
son why white people from the states
should not live in either place with
perfect safety.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

has become melody Thus through queng efforts of
the Civic Music association goody housewives been made
happy The association has undertaken train domestic girls chorus
attend the classes which
Fftyx girls Of attended
quality
evidence of improvement Miss
Sadek described
They had the music in them these girls she said but they didn't
but their excellent
together the building
he
girls
Another Bessie Kv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Crafty Editor.

4 Virginia editor threatened to pub
fish the name Of a certain young man
who was seen hugging and kissing a
girl in the park unless his subscription
to the paper was paid up in week
Fifty-nine young men called and paid
up the next day. while two even paid
a year in advance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
ALI At the Party.

"Oh, mother, 1t was the incest pa
| was ever al"
What did you have?"
1--WE had cake, ice cream, fancy /
bons, caramels and-and-"
"And what else?"
"And stomach ache"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
FinCer-Print Love,

why do you think you'll be happy
if you marry that young man, daugh-
ter?" asked the father.
Because, father, we've had our fing-
er-prints examined and they almost
match was the sweet young things
reply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Tricky Detective Work.

An Omaha detective, seeking to dis
cover a mans past history, sent him a
fake dispatch saying he had fallen
heir TO $4,000, 900 He was required to
prove his claim, and in trying TO, dis
closed the desired information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

Victor Emmanuel, king of Italy was
not always so popular as now. Early
IN his reign a man approached him
and said that for entirely too long the
people had not seen him except on
stamps" The remark always stuck in
the kings memory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
CAUGHT With the Goods.

How do you happen TO be in prison,
my poor friend?"
Because I wuz man of property,
mum"
4 don't understand"
Yes see, mum. it wuz other peoples
property"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

jewellers band Mcaughn
grounds the Ongesed East side the
flood
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

with plenty of milk the child eats IN
knowingly a goodly quantity OF this
food beverage. Simple cream soups
will also prove a welcome addition to
the child's diet list.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
EInerienced.

''You say he's a great believer in
prison reform?"
81 have never met man ). hose con-
victions in that respect were more
deeply rooted"
What makes him so earnest?"
Hes been there"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
New Tuberculosis Cure,

According to q German medical au-
thority, fifteen minutes exposure to
the suns rays during an airship flight
at high attitudes will kill all the tuber-
culosis germs in a mans system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
His Defect.

''They say the young fellow who is
counting your daughter, Sims, is very
enterprising
SIS he? I haven't noticed much
get-up-and-go about him yet"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
hnH Mhat Goes in Il

Many of the ills of life originate
in the mouth" says Doctor Wiley.
Men who have gone to the hospital to
have broken noses, black eyes and
smashed ribs patched up will probably
agree with him.-New Orleans States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

In the hour Of distress and misery
the eye Of every mortal turns to
friendship; in the hour Of gladness
and convfviaIity, what is our want?
1t is friendship-W s. Landor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Dog Garbage Collector.

Instead of throwing her kitchen
refuse into a dustbin the poor Con-
stantinople housewife puts it into a
sort Of kennel outside her door for
the wandering dogs Of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

Hasn't a man a right to change his
mind?" asks a defendant sued for al
legged breach Of promise. Evidently
not, where a woman is concerned
Buffalo Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

les and the rest" (This. was in met
But yesterday at five land it's lucky
he's alive, he was hurt in a collision
with a boy On roller skates"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
His Handicap.

"a handsome man, said Uncle
Eben, "allus has to lose little time
in life conyincin' people dat he's will
In to do gao'-nuff york"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01

IIVN Ut living a IIo OF IUNUIIUus IUIE-
ness. Their chief vocation at this
time is pleasure-pleasure day and
night
They spend most of their time in
Norfolk in the early hours of the day.
In the afternoon they go to Virginia
Beach, Ocean View and other nearby
resorts. They smoke good cigars, eat
the best, and appear to have plenty of
money. Barring a few cases of beri-
beri on the Kronprinz, they are
healthy lot. The men have been taken
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Irony

The inventor seldom profits by his
unpowder-South Bend Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Thinking of School.

"Pop!"
Yes. my SON
Have you ever been on a school
ship"
oh, yes, my boy.
And do they have a 'spanker' on
it. pop?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Elevated Fairgrounds the Latest In New York

NEW YoRThe conged New
II there to provide suitable breathing
the communities where they
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-01
Omaha Indians Have Great Time at a Banquet

MAFty Indians of the Omaha tribe driving
" headed
their TRIBAL Iaaervaion the