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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-16

touring cars will be given to
the candidate standing next
highest, regardless Of which
district she may reside in.
After. this prize has been
selected, the choice of the
three remaining cars will be
given to the candidates stand
ing highest in the three re-
manning districts.
After this choice has been
made, the choice Of the two
remaining cars will be given
to the candidate standing
highest in the two remaining
districts, and
After the above choices have
been made the remaining car
will be awarded to the candi-
date standing highest in the
remaining district.
After the automobiles have
been awarded, the four candi-
dates standing next highest in
their respective districts will
be given handsome $3.50 Vic
trolas.
Then the FOUR 500 dia-
mond rings will be awarded to
the four candidates, one in
each district, standing next
highest in their respective dis
tricts.
After the regular gifts have
been awarded, there will be
commissions to the. active
. nom winners, as noted else
where. This arrangement in
sures everyone who tries a
handsome award, and the
magnificent prizes offered are
worth the effort of any wo-
man. But one regular prize
will go to any one candidate,
and there are plenty of awards
for all. AN EARLY START
MEANS MUCH TOWARDS
FINAL. SUCCESS. SEND IN
YOUR NOM IN ALTON
TODAY.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-16
Make This
Christmas
a REAL ONE!
The Opportunity Is
Before YOU!
Complete List of Gifts
and How They Will
Be Given.

Each of the four dis
tricts will receive a full
set of gifts, including one
of the handsome 1917
automobiles, and a full
set of the other prizes,
while one district will
win two automobiles.
The Grand Capital
Prize, a 1917 Chalmers
6-cylinder touring car,
will be awarded to the
candidate h a vim e the
highest vote-total at the
finish of the campaign,
regardless of which dis
trict she may reside in.
After this prize is awarded,
tho choice Of the Buick, Over
land, Maxwell and Chevrolet
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-16
hriiStnlaS
Gifts Of Rea! Worth
and Beauty!
Read Over the List and
Select Yours!
Complete List of Gifts
and How They Will
Be Given.

Each of the four dis
tricts will receive a full
set of gifts, including
one of the handsome
1917 automobiles, and q
full set of the other
prizes, while one district
will win two automo-
biles.
The Grand Capital
Prize, a 1917 Chalmers
6-cylinder touring car,
will be awarded to the
candidate h a v in G the
highest vote-total at the
finish of the campaign,
regardless of which dis
trict she may reside in.
After this prize is awarded,
the choice Of the Buick, Over.
land, Maxwell and Chevrolet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

Q. c. Deed, Geo. P. Hambrecht ct al
to J. A. Cohen, part lot IA, blk. 8, Sub.
of Gov. lot 1, 1925 east.
Martin Kramer etux, Marshfeld to
Lydia S. Hewitt, WIZ of S Il of lot 5,
blk. CUP, Hume's 1st Add to city. S1.OO
and other consideration.
S. j. Hiles etux to Mary Jane Hiles
sW NV 10-22-3 east. $1.00.
Lydia S. Hewitt ct al Marshfield to
Martin Kramer, Marshfeld ne ne 49,
2A-3 east. $1.00 and other considera
ton.
Friedrich Wichman etux to Will
helm H. Kuechler NV NV 1922 east.
$155O.O0.
Louis Neumann etuX to Michael Kol-
beck, Sc NV 1884 east. $3800O0
Michael Bottcher etux, Hansen to
George w Otto etux Sc Sc 27-23-4
east. $4,000.
Alfred Holm etux to Axel Renb 4rg,
sw ne Sc ne 16-24-4 east. $1.00 and
other consideration.
Angus Segersten etux, Nckoosa
to Chadbourn w. Reeves, Melrose Park
ILL.,, y Sc Sc 4-21-5 east. $1.00 etc.
A. H. Williams etux to E. B. Red
ford, sw NV NV sw, 1924 east.
$15O0.OO.
Lena Mails to C. F. Rosenberger,
part sw Sc 1926 east. $1.0O etc
John Termaat etuX to Chas. Tom
fohrde NV NV 2-23-4 east. $100 etc.
F. J. Vruwinck etux, Sherry to Ed
ward Vruwinck, Cedar Grove s1a nR
ne 31-24-5 east. 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
SHORT WHEAT
CROP INl9l6
PREDICTED

There's going to be a shortage in
the 1915 wheat crop of 100 100000 bu-
shells under the 1915 crop, according
to the report made by the Government
experts April 1. Unfavorable wealth
er conditions and late planting last
fall are two of the reasons why pres
ent indications point to short crop
in 1916.
Every Indication points to higher
prices of food stuffs, even with larg-
err yields than las year, as long as
the present war conditions last. A
wheat crop that is one-third short will
make high prices even higher Farm
ers who get the large yields per acre
are the farmers who will have the
largest profits from their seasons
work. It is too late to increase the
number of acres in wheat, but it is not
too late to increase the production per
acre through feeding the crop by top
dressing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

exercises prescribed by the govern
ment. These are the highly scienti-
fc product of the deepest study in
physical development. The average
American doesn't even know what
these exercises are. Now and then, it
is true, after he's fattening up at
thirty, the American answers an adj
vertisement and purchases some al
legged scientific physical culture book
and follows the instructions therein.
Any Swiss school boy Of ten could
teach him a world of valuable things
in this line. BY the time a Swiss
school boy is twenty he has develop
ed his physique to its high point. He
has made his body as fine and strong
as his particular body can be made.
This has been done scientifically and
meanwhile the call Of his splendid mus
clos has driven him to football and O.
ther sports. That crowded Polo
grounds in New York makes you sick,
when you look over these Swiss. You
couldn't get 10000 healthy Swiss to
sit around Of an afternoon watching
OTHER men play q game. Each man
wants to play himself. Hundreds of
little sport centers are always busy.
That cheering grandstand at the Polo
grounds, filled with men that couldn't
run to first base without putting, is
a disgusting thought, here in the war
country. Anything in the world is
better than that. Any pacifist must
admit that even learning how to shoot,
out in the country-learning how to
shoot with the intention of killing an
enemy some day if you have tbs
better than the average Americans
silly MENTAL participation in base
ball. Or, if you're too much Of base
ball fan, make it kelly pool.
The average Swiss boy can out
shoot the average American boy.
The Swiss boy belongs to rife club
in his neighborhood.
The club is supported by the com
munity. His shooting costs him moth
ing.
Let an American boy get the idea
that he wants to be sharpshooter.
Where can he learn?
Where, in most cases, will he find
the money to buy his rife and ammu-
milton?
Rich American boys, true enough,
have opportunities to learn the art of
shooting. Good shooting is among the
accomplishments of almost every rich
American youth.
But the average American boy, no
matter how deeply he may be stirred
by his desire to learn how to defend
himself and his country in war, is
without chance unless he later in
life develops political or social ambi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
SWISS CITIZENS
GOOD SOLDIERS
NOTE: This is the fourth of a Sc
ries of five articles by Shepherd deal
ing with the Swiss system Of military
training for citizens, in its relation
to the possibilities of a similar system
in the United States.-EDITOR.
BY VIM. G. SHEPHERD

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Berne, May 1.-The average Swiss
man is better physically and as a sol
der than the average American male,
thanks to the system of compulsory
military training in Switzerland. Gets
under the hide, a statement like this,
but it's true. Every male Swiss can
shoot straighter, run longer, march
farther and endure more than the av-
erage male American. You have only
to know what the Swiss is taught to
do and what the average American
isn't taught to do to realise that this
is true. Every Swiss school boy
MUST go to a gymnasium. Every
Swiss school must HAVE a gymna-
SUM. 1t doesn't mater whether it's a
church school or bushes college or
a fancy, high-priced school for little
Swiss Lord Fauntleroys; it MUST
have gymnasium. In this gymna-
SUM MUST be taught daily, certain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
Illinois ONLY
WOMAN MAYOR
Tired ANL)IS
READY IOQUIT
(By United Press Association }


Warren, Ill, May 5.-Mrs. Angela
R. Garfield, the only woman mayor in
Illinois is ready to quit when her term
expires next month She says she has
had a good time but she's tired of be-
ing mayor. Mrs. Canrield, who runs a
millinery shop with which to help out
her yearly income of $12 as mayor of
Warren is going to close out her bu-
siness and go to California to live.
Rounding up my boys, the council
men, was great amusement" Mrs
Garfield said today. "My Aldermen
decided one night that they did not
want to call me mayor, and would ra-
Their call me president. | told them
that Webster says mayor formerly
meant one who kept herds of cattle
They didn't put anything over on me-"
Here are some of the improvements
Mrs. Garfield has accomplished since
She took office.
Abolished wife beating and splitting
on streets; stopped automobile speed
ing; closed all pool halls; caused the
covering of all candies, meats and
vegetables displayed for the sale and
forced economy in electric and gas
lighting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
Of
VARIOUS KINDS
By Samuel G. Dixon, M. D., Ii. D.,

By Samuel G. Dixon, M. D., Ii. D.,
Pennsylvania Commissioner of
Healthy
A drunken man is the most danger
Gus, demoralizing factor in civilized
life. The wild beast of the forest is a
plaything in comparison. He sets ali
laws at naught and becomes an instru-
ment of the devil. Man crazed by any
kind Of mental over-exertion is drunk
and a menace to every one with who
he comes in contact. The wild dash
Of mind and body during the stage of
over-stimulation may be fascinating
to the Individual but, when the inevi-
table reaction comes, death may ell
sue or, that which is worse, returning
consciousness bring a realization Of a
horrible crime committed. Body and
mind are weakened and less able to
control the insane desire to exhilarate
again and again until untimely death
ends a life that might have been a
boon to humanity in some useful path.
Some temperaments become sloth-like
and are oblivious tothe past and reck-
less as to what is to~come. In such the
harm to them and others comes thru
neglected duties. Drunkenness is
over-stimulation that destroys nor
NAL conditions. 1t may even be oc-
casioned by the psychology of a
crowd. There are various stimulants
that will make person drunk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

ton, and goes into the state militia.
In his shooting, as in his physical
training, the Swiss youth find world
of fun. There are shooting matches
in various neighborhoods.
Finally, the champions Of canton
are weeded out. They shoot against
each other in semi-fnals and every
year at Berne there is a great ma
tional shooting match that draws
throngs Of husky shooting men from
every corner Of the little country.
Warlike sports, says the pacifist-
Yes, but it's a sport that keeps
Switzerland from war. And baseball
and cricket never kept any country
from war.
(Article No. will deal with the de-
mocracy of the Swiss army.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
BOWLERS HAVE
A BIG Time
Banquet at Dixon Hotel Last Night
Well Attended. Success of Coming
Tournament Assured. Lots of En-
thusiasm Shown.
From Fridays Daily

From Fridays Daily
There was large gathering Of the
Grand Rapids Bowlers at the Hotel
Dixon last evening, the occasion be-
ing the annual banquet and get to-
gether affair.
The feed provided by the hotel man
agement was Of high order and was
well served. The bowlers doing full
justice to everything that was placed
before them.
President W. F. Gleue of the Nor
thern Bowlers association made a
speech presenting the prizes to the
different captains. These prizes were
in the form of checks for the amount
of money won by the different teams.
In presenting these prizes, Mr..
Gleue, called attention to the fact that
bowlers were always strong and heal
thy men and good eaters and it was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
FLOOD DOES
DAMAGE At
MUSCAT!NE
Break in Levee Causes Great Des-
tructio1 of Property-People Flee
For Lives.
(By United Press Association

Muscatine, Iowa, May 5.-Twenty
houses were carried away, stock drown
Ell, trees uprooted and 10000 acres of
land inundated when the levee gave
way twelve miles below Muscatine
early today.
Residents were compelled to flee
leaving everything behind in order to
save their lives.
For three miles below the city to the
$1,OOO,OCJ pumping plant, the flooded
district Is doomed.
Every effort is being conferred by the
men to save South Muscatine from
disaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
CALLSPRESIDENT
TRAITOR"
LOSES JOB
Assistant at Congressional Library
Airs His Views and is Complained
About by Fellow Employees.
(By United Press Association.)

(By United Press AssOciatiOn.)
Washington, D. c., May 5.-Ernest
Bruncken, assistant registrar in copy
right division of the Capitol library
of Congress was discharged today for
making statements derogatory to
President Wilson and the United
States in general.
Bruncken was formerly city attor-
ney of Milwaukee and has been under
investigation for several days since
employees complained of the state
ments he made. president Wilson is
traitor. beside him Benedict Arnold
was a patriot" was one of them. An
other was, America is but the tail end
of British civilization"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

proper that Ed. Potter, captain of the
Cyclones should lead a team to vic
tory as he was man who fed people
The Cyclones received S12.67.
As fast work such as bowling usu-
ally made people thirsty and as drink
was one of the necessities of life, Cap
tain Edward Bodette of the Empires
pulled down second money for his
team which amounted to 5000.
Of course people often overdid
things and became i'll, SO Captain
Mark Whitrock of the Rexan team
was given third money as he was the
leader of the team that handed out the
dope. The Recalls received a check
for 1901.
Going from stuff to put in your stom
achs to articles needed by all civilized
people, Shoes, for instance, The Gleu-
es pulled down fourth money and Cap
tain Bill handed himself q check for
the Gleues amounting to S7.73.
In all the hurry and excitement of
life, people naturally become dirty,
so C. A. bennington 1.-THE old Klean
En- Up Kids Boss) pulled down fifth
money and was made richer by S6.42
When all is said and done, summer
is delightful time, but we must not
forget the cold days of winter so we
will go down in the cellar, with the
cellar champs and take a look at the
coal and with this remark B. E. Jones
of the Ideal Goals received a check
for $5.15.
Mr.. Gleue also explained why the
Northern League was organized and
said that bowlers from all parts of the
state were eligible to take part in the
tournaments of this association and
that it was not intended as a menace
to the state association.
Some persons thought that the
bowling enthusiasm in this city was
only a furry, but subsequent events
have proven that it is here to stay.
This was demonstrated last evening
by the big turnout and by the great
enthusiasm shown by the bowlers.
An advertising committee consist
ing Of Otto Roenius, F. D. Abel, Earl
Hill, B. E. Jones and A. R. Jackson
was appointed to assist the secretary
in carrying on an advertising cam
paign this summer. A motion was
made to raise $50, by popular sub
scription to defray the advertising
expenses. The enthusiasm shown at
the banquet assures the success of the
1917 tournament. 1t is expected that
there will be $50 teams at this tour
nament, this means that there will be
at least 500 persons from out of the
city here. They will be shown that
this is not only a bowling tournament,
but they will be so royalty entertained
that they will want to come again.
Otto Roenius, and each of the team
captains made short speeches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
BIG INCREASE
IN ALFALFA
ACREAGE.

Nearly a million and one-half acres
of alfalfa were sown in the United
States in 1915. Nearly eight million
acres were grown, an increase Of 20
per cent over 1914, and an increase in
tonnage of almost sc per cent over
any previous year. The average yield
per acre in 1915 was 2.61 tons per acre
and the total value of the crop ranks
sixth among farm crops. Corn, Wheat
oats and cotton are only crops with
larger acreages than alfalfa. Kansas
is the leading state in raising alfalfa
and in 1915 produced yield Of hay
valued at $28,433, 8v0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

On WAGONS

VIII Quinnell purchased the kitch-
en- part Of the old E. c. Smith proper
ty, on Washington avenue of H. B.
Weiland recently. He engaged Mel
vim Mann to put it on wagons to move
it off the lots and four good teams of
heavy draft horses hauled the same
TO his place on the Biron Road, dis
lance Of at least one mile. Thekit-
ellen was 1920, one story and was
cite heavy. They had mishap at
the Grand Rapids brewery where a
chain and wheel broke, and necessi-
tated a delay until Thursday morn
ing. This method of moving build
:ngs is not an every day occurrence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
SURPRISE
SUPPER IN
OCTOGENARIAN

Mrs. H. S. Wagner gave a surprise
birthday supper Friday evening in
honor Of James Canning, who was 80
years old yesterday and who is board
ing at her home on Second street
south.
Quite a large number were present
and paid their respects to the octogen-
arian especially the nurses at River
view hospital who cared for him during
his recent illness.
Delicious refreshments were served
and everyone spent most enjoyable
evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS

C. E. Boles ct al city to Jesse Athorp
part of lot 6 Sub. Div, of ne ne 1925
east. Consideration $4,000
Mary Yops, Waukesha county to
Herman Yops NV of NV 1924 east.
G. NJ. Hill etux city to Martin Eur
kowski Sigel, ne ne NV ne and Sc ne
1925 east. Consideration $4,000.
Charlotte E. Binger ct al city to W.
R. Blystone, Nekoosa II ne of NV %
21-5 east. S1.O0 and other considera-
ton.
Herman Yopps etux to W. H. Bean.
Vesper, NV NV 1924 east. Consii
Grafton $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
WATCH CHILD FOR WORMS

Worms sap a child's, strength, rob
child Of food and make child fretful,
irritated, nervous. Watch stool and
at first sign or suspicion of worms
give one-half to one lozenge Kicka-
poo Worm Killer, a candy worm re-
mover. Gives immediate results, is
laxative. Parallels and removes the
worms, improves digestion and gen.
eral health of child. Continue giving
Kickapoo Worm Killer until all signs
of worms are gone. 25c at your Drug
gist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11

Good, let the good work CO." he is
said to have remarked when he heard
ofthe sinking of the Lusitania. "The
mouthpiece of Great Britain is going
to speak today" this was made as the
president was about to go to the CAPT.
tol to the house where he read his mes
sage on the submarine issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
DEATH OF MRS. WILL
HELMINA MANI
(Fr0m FRIDAYS Daily).

Mrs. Wilhelmina MANI died Friday
noon at the home of her son-in-law,
Herman Stibbe, of old age after lin
gering illness. She was 76 years, 9
months and 10 days old when she died
She was a member of the west side
German Lutheran church where the
funeral services will be held at 2 o.
lock Rev. VIM. Nommensen officiating.
She leaves to mourn two sons and two
daughters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
NIuSLINCOLN
COUNTYFAIR
POTATO PRIZES

Sweepstakes for the best collection
Of five varieties Of potatoes, first on
Early Ohio, and second on Rural New
Yorker, Green Mountain, Early Rose
and Kings were the prizes taken by
Arthur Welty, of Merrill, Wis, at the
Lincoln County Fair last year. His
yield averaged 238 bushels per acre
and were grown with attention to the
selection Of seed, proper fertilization
and cultivation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
FFREL)RICKS
VINSFR()n
Masked MARVEL

Bob Frederick, Nekoosa grappler,
defeated Mort Henderson, the masked
marvel at Madison Square garden
Tuesday evening in two successive
falls. The first fall was won in IT
minutes and three seconds and the Sc
cond in 10 minutes and 10 seconds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
OPENLEITERTO
SENATORHUSIING
Merrill, Wis, May 4th, 1916
The Honorable P. O. Husting,

y. S. Senator from Wisconsin.
Dear Strive, the undersigned cit
liens of the u. S., your constituents and
pastors of Lutheran congregations in
the state of Wisconsin, prompted by
our Christian conscience, must inform
you as our representative, that we ex-
pect of you, and urgently request yoI
to use all your influence towards pre-
venting Congress or our administration
from any act which might embroil our
beloved country in the present con-
fiict in Europe. We do not advocate
peace at any price, but we earnestly
believe that at present there is no
cause for war with any of the Euro
pean. nations. IF, for instance, our
government would declare war a
gainst Germany on the grounds of the
present controversy, it would he moth
ing but wanton slaughter of II A.
merican youth, and the pages of his
tory would record it as a crime against
humanity and justice.
Moreover, we want to impress upon
your mind that we are in no manner
connected with the Embargo Asso-
ciation," or "German-American Ma
tionalbund," or any other organization
which, according to unwarranted in
situations in the statements recently
published by you, are conducting an
Unamerican propaganda; but are NOV
ed in this step solely by the love of
our country and the dictates Of r
conscience at Christians and theolo-
gians.
Respectfully submitted:
J. H. Abelmann, J. T. L. Destinon,
A. Kirchhoefer, VIM. Nommensen,
Fiehler, E. H. Bertermauer, II. L..
Daib, A. P. Sitz, S. Rathke, Geo. C.
Schroedel, R. F. w. Pautz, NJ. Pichler,
VIM. Gieselmann, G. Dobratz, A. L..
Breihan, o. w. C. Boettcher, Aug Ris-
tow, J. G. Schlieprick, H. Daib.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-05-11
FOMER MAYOR
Of BELOIT DEAD
(By United Press Association

(By United Press AssOciatiOn.)
Beloit, Wis, May s. Richard J.
Burdge, former mayor of Beloit and
at one time state senator from Rock
county died this morning. He was a
member of the city school and public
library boards and was for a number
of years interested in one of Beloit's
banks.
Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-03
GOURD TO PITCH
FOR sWNNFRED

Little Falls, Mimi, Aug. 3.-Chas.
Sylvester received a telegram Tues
day from Edward Terrell of sWinni-
fred, Mont, asking him to make ar
rangements with Harris Gourd to
pitch for the Winnifred team for the
remainder of -the-season. Satisfac-
tory terms were arranged and &C.
ceptance of Gourd's proposition was
wired from Winnifred Wednesday af-
ternoon. He will leave as soon as
possible. Mr.. Sylvester recommend
ed Gourd and will recommend Her
man Tanner in case a battery mate
for him is needed.