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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08

At 900

Mrs. Charles Mobiles entertained
number IF her neighbors at her home
on Tuesday evening. A delightful
evening was spent in playing $500"
at the conclusion of which a dainty
luncheon was served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08
INITIATION
Wood Camp No 1858 NJ. W. A. will
hold initiation and election of officers
at their meeting on Thursday evening
BANQUET

Judge Edward n. Pomainville en-
tertained at banquet at his Third
street home on Tuesday noon, the fol
lowing gentlemen, Rev. Father Red
ing, Rev. Father Leuther, Rev. Faith
er Ciszewski, Rev. Feldman, A. F.
Billmeyer, and DR.. F. X Pomainville
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08
MYSTIC WORKERS DANCE

The Mystic Workers will give a
dance at their hall on Tuesday, Feb.
18th for members and friends. Ad-
mission soc per couple. Regular
meeting at 7:45 p. m. Dancing at
8:45 p. m. W-S-d2t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08
RIvERVIEW
HOSPITAL ANNUAL
Meeting

The Riverview Hospital Associa-
ton held their annual business meet
ing at the Consolidated Water Power
& Paper Co.'S office on Tuesday after
noon. A full report of the meeting
will be given in to-morrow's paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08
SUBMARINE SINK
BRITISH VESSEL
AND TEN OTHERS
Ninety-Six on Board Port Adelaide Rescued
From Watery Grave Admiralty Reports
Total tonnage previously--41 1897

Total tonnage previously 1887
Grand total since Feb. 1,----77, ,541
London, Feb. 6.-Lloyds reports
that the British steamship Port Adel-
aide, carrying passengers, has been
sunk.
Ninety-six of the passengers and
crew have been picked up at sea.
The captain of the Port Adelaide
was captured.
The Port Adelaide was a steamer oe
8,181 tons gross, built in 1911 and own
ed by the Commonwealth and Domin-
ion Line. The last report on its move
ments was on Nov. II last, when the
ship left Port Natal for Dakar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08

Renew your magazine subscrjp-
lions now. City News Depot. it'd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08
EXPECT To
Spend $4,000

The Stevens Point Journal is au-
thority for the statement that the 500
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-02-08
LADIES AID
SOCIETIES

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society meets Friday afternoon with
Mrs Eugene Miller.
The Golden Rule Circle will meet
Thursday morning at $50 with Mrs.
Joe Wheir.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
same public spirit even at some
money sacrifice to themselves. -
Burlington Clipper.
Usind Old Tin Cans.

We used to have some thrifty for
eign neighbOrs who always used their
tin cans several times over, says the
Syracuse Post-StRndard. In opening
a No. tomato or other can, place the
can bottom upward and lay big,
very hot coal on the central circle or
cap. In q minute remove the coal,
when the tin cap is easily lifted. Re
move the contents of the can immedi-
ately, wash. dry thoroughly and store
In dry place, saving the little circu-
lar tin centers for use again. When
1t Is wished to use the can again in
preserving tomatoes, berries or other
foods, proceed as with new tin can.
If one is at all handy with the solder
ing iron the can is resoldered with no
trouble at all. Never put tomato or
acid fruits in any but tomato or berry
cans, as such have been specially
treated to withstand the action of the
acids. Corn, peas, beans, ETC., can be
put in used tin cans in which such
vegetables came, If they were opened
properly. Try your hand first at open
ing and resoldering any old tin can.
The work is very easily done.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
DeIiIah and the Gar.

Nicholas was not the first, nor will
he be the last, to yield up judgment
and will into the hands of a queenly
and beautiful woman. The motive of
Samson and Deliiah of the vale of
Sorek IS scarlet thread that runs
through all history. And Empress
Alexandra herself, a broken-hearted
woman from the beginning, was led to
the brink of the precipice by forces of
tremendous and universal strength;
her passionate and morbid love for her
invalid son, born after long waiting,
whose pains We're alleviated, 1t would
seem, by Rasputin's magnetic force
just as the fatal malady of the cars
father, Alexander III, was lightened
by the similar but more benign power
of Father John of Kronstadt; her OBJ
stinate and unconverted devotion for
the land of her birth; her passion for
autocratic power. Those are not vul-
gar or trivial motives; they have
swayed great souls through all his
tory.-North American Review.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
TRAINING Gunne,s for Sea.

When England trains her gunners
for the sea, she sends them to Whale
island in Portsmouth harbor. Here
the entire island is given over to steel
sheds, which are built like gun turrets
on battleship. The great guns pro-
jecting from these sheds are dummies,
as Popular Science shows, though they
are exact counterparts Of those on a
battleship. The prospective officers
and men are made to go through the
exercise of range finding, loading, aim
ing and firing" these guns as rigidly
as if they were in q real battle at sea.
The heavy steel projectiles are hauled
from the magazine by hydraulic and
electric cranes just as in an actual
ship. A real breech mechanism locks
the projectile and It's powder charge in
the gun, while an intricate swivel
mounting of steel swings the gun into
firing position.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
BIGGEST OF THE BIG GUNS
Giant Weapons of United States De-
Tending Panama Canal Shoot Pro.
jectlles Weighing Over Ton.

1t Is not easy to understand what
the power of gun really is-its pene-
trating and destructive power, oh.
serves Popular Science. What we call
15-inch gun-which means one
whose muZzie or hollow part Is Is
inches in d1ameter-will hurl a shell
right through plate or wall Of the
hardest steel II inches thick seven
miles from the muzzle. The power of
the very largest land guns ever made
the German howitzers or 16.5 guns
is such that one of their missiles
cracks open a steel and concrete fort
as if 1t were a nut.
There are two classes of guns
naval guns and army or land guns.
Because they can be manipulated more
easily than those of ship, land guns
are the heavier. From eight to ten
miles is the greatest distance that a
gunner can cover successfully at sea.
The largest naval gun is the 15-inch
English gun on the famous super
dreadnaught and the largest land gun
Is the German howitzer. OF the two
the naval gun fires 2 shell weighing
over half a ton. while the other fires a
projectile ton in weight. But the
new giant 16-inch guns Of the United
States defending the Panama canal
and New York at Sandy Hook shoot
projectiles weighing 2,370 pounds,
which is over ton. These immense
steel guns can sink ship before it
has really come into sight on the hori-
ION, the location Of the battleship hav-
ing been determined by airplane or
tower.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
PORPOISE FISHERY is OLD
One of Least-Known Industries in
America Operated for 200 Years
From Cape Hatteras.

One of the oldest and least-known
Industries in America is the porpOise
fishery, which has been operated from
Cape Hatteras, in North Carolina, for
about 200 years. 1t should attain an
unusual prosperity in the next few
years, for the bureau of fisheries is
urging more general use of porpoise
hides in place Of cowhide. 1t is an
excellent leather and could undoubt-
eddy be used more widely, says the
Baltimore American.
Heretofore the most valuable prod
uct Of the fishery, has been the oil
which Is extracted from the jaws of
the porpoise and is worth about $50
gallon. 1t is universally used for
lubricating watches and other very
delicate mechanisms. The body blub-
Der is also valuable. Attempts to
manufacture fertilizer out of the car
casses have failed because of the dis
lance from a fuel supply.
The porpoises are taken at Hat
teras in seines operated from the
shore, and it is probably the only
place in America where this has ever
been successfully done. During the
fall, winter and spring many por-
poises are seen off the South Atlantic
coast and at Hatteras they come with
in few hundred yards Of the surf.
They are taken by spreading seines
about 200 yards outside the surf line.
AS soon as the porpoises have come
inside the seine 1t is dragged ashore.
Often whole school of these sea crea-
lures Is taken In single haul.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
is CURIOUS TRADE MONOPOLY
Making Of Missionary Boxes In England
Has Been In Hands Of Same Fam
lily for Many Generations.

1t Is curious how certain trades and
occupations remain peculiar to certain
families. There Is one occupation
employing large number Of men to-
day which Is in the hands Of the same
family that has been associated with
1t for many generations. 1t is the max
ing Of missionary boxes, says London
Tit-Bits.
1t might be supposed that any car
penter could knock together suitable
receptacle for contributions to mis-
sionary and other charitable funds ;
but the fact remains that every mis-
sionary society, every church organ
ization, that requires a collecting-box
goes, as matter of course, to this old
established firm whose speciality 1t Is
to make such boxes.
1t Is a thriving business, and one
which has prof1ted rather than suffered
through the war, for the institution of
flag days and other means Of collect
ing funds has led to an enormous in
crease In the demand for boxes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
TAKING POISON OUT OF SALT
Worlds Supply Seems to Be Inexhaust-
lbIe But None Of It is Wholly
Pure Until Treated.

AS far as the supply Of salt goes
II Is estimated that there Is enough
available to last forever. Michigan
alone. it is said, claims to be able to
supply the whole world for 1000 years
with all the salt 1t needs. But no
matter how plentiful salt may be, it
has the disadvantage Of being a pol
son, for no salt Is wholly pure. Thus,
If the poison in salt can be eliminated
vast additional sources will be avail
able.
Scientists have come to the front
and have tackled the problem sue
cessfully. By adding solution of
just the right amount Of sulphate of
soda, the barium or poison in the salt
is changed to sulphate, and with it is
removed the pink or brownish color
due to iron salts. Thus is made avail
able an unlimited supply of salt, which
means more raw material for the
chemical industries, because the BARI
um-bearing salt Is used for making ice.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
No Lonuer a Fad.

Vegetarianism was at one time
looked upon as fad of the worst and
most bigoted type, but the day has
come when 1t Is accorded considera-
ton and has greater number Of fol-
lowers than even the most optimistic
adherent of the cause could have
dreamed 20 years ago. The fruitarian
movement has an extraordinary num-
Der of educated and cultured people
who have openly joined its ranks.
Every simple and natural dietist Is
an enthusiast and anxious to bring
others into the field. There must, In
deed, be something pleasing and at
tractive about mode Of life which so
fascinates It's devotees that their la
bors to enlist others as followers are
unceasing.-London Telegraph.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
STATE PRESS
Profits or Public Health.

There has been much comment
about the action of the Board of
Health in prohibiting fairs, circuses
or chautauquas this summer. This
action was made necessary on ac-
cunt Of infantile paralysis breaking
out in several parts of the state.
The people have accepted the situa
tipn as being necessary and the gen.
ga feeling is that the action of the
Board OF Health should be upheld.
The Barre Times clearly sums up the
situation as follows:
while the wisdom of the Yer
mont state board Of health may be
questioned by some people on the
ground that the needs of the situa-
ton in the whole of Vermont, there
is no question whatever as between
private business venture and the
public health of the state. In other
words. if it comes to a choice be-
tween Chautauqua and the public
health, Chautauqua should have no
standing whatever. If the public
health of Vermont demands the sus-
pension of Chautauquas along with
other lines of entertainments, it
makes no difference how elaborate
preliminary arrangements of the en-
tertainment bureau were thrown
out of joint" We are constrained
to the belief that public health holds
precedence over Chautauqua any
time and anywhere.
AS proof that the people of Ver-
mont recognize the sincerity of the
purpose of the state board of health
in endeavoring to stamp infantile
paralysis out of the state and that
they themselves are willing to under
60 some sacrifices in order to accom-
plish that end, we need only to point
out that they have accepted with
good grace the mandate that all
fairs be eliminated along with the
Chautauqua assemblies; and these
fairs are 1ong-established institutions
in Vermont, some of them having
continuous records of annual exhibit
ton for so to rs years, whereas the
Chautauquas are only recent growth
in Vermont and have not become
fixtures in the yearly calendar a:
have the fairs. If the fairs are will
ling to cancel their dates which have
in most cases, been arranged for {
year, then other entertainment com
panies should be willing to show thu
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
India Rearish on Silver.

A London bullion house says the re-
cent fall in silver prices at Bombay
throws a light upon the bearish atti-
tude Of the Indian bazaars which has
obtained for some time past, and also
upon the way in which the Indian peo-
pie have been content with greatly re-
duced imports for industrial consump-
ton. 1t is more than probable that
many individuals whose silver jewel
ry deprecated seriously when the In
dian minis were closed to free coin
age have taken advantage of the high
prices compared with those ruling for
the last twenty years or so and have
turned their silver bangles into silver
coin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
War Reduces Insanity.

War as palliative Of insanity is a
theory unfamiliar to most people, but
we have no reason to doubt the conclu-
sions Of Doctor Oswald Of the Glasgow
Lunatic asylum on the matter, says the
London Globe. One phase Of the SUBJ
ject Is instructive and significant. This
Is "the removal Of the powerful effect
Of poverty on the mind and Its replace
ment by the higher standards of living
and remunerative employment" Pow
erty and unemployment are thus by
medical testimony more fertile causes
Of insanity than war. That Is lesson
to be borne in mind when the war Is
over,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Not Overly Modest.

Here Is an advertisement from
Berlin newspaper which does not err
on the side of modesty: "a young lady
Of highly esteemed and noble family,
as beautiful as Helen, as thrifty as
Penelope, as economical as the Elec-
tress Marian Of Brandenburg, as
sprightly as Madame de Stael, singer
like Mile. Breval, dancer like La
Cerito, a pianist like Rosa Kastna, a
violinist like Mialnollo, harpist like
La Bertrand, a sculptor like Princess
Marie dOrleans, as austere as Luz
crece. as charitable as st. Elizabeth
of Hungary, as devout as Nightingale,
having at command large fortune,
lacking masculine acquaintance, seeks
a husband by the newspapers agency"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Dancer Of Sleeves and Ties.

Although time and again workmen
have been warned regarding the dam
ger of loose clothing when working
around machinery, 1t appears that
many of them persist in ignoring the
danger. AS result 996 workmen were
killed in the United States by being
drawn into the wheels Of machinery or
thrown to death when parts Of their
clothing became caught in rotating
members. Loose sleeves and neckties
are prolific sources of danger, and
should not be tolerated for a single
moment by the careful worker-Sci-
entific American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Not MSch to Ask.

The landlady hustled up to her new
ledger as he came down to breakfast
the first morning.
Good morning, sir" she wheezed.
"Good morning." said the ledger.
II hope you've had good nights
rest" said the landlady.
"No," said the mild-mannered little
man. "Your cat kept me awake"
"Oh,"' said the landlady, tossing her
head, 81 suppose you're going to ask
me to have the poor thing killed"
"N-nO, not exactly" said the gentle
ledger. "But would you very much
mind having it tunedw
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Urges Eating Of More Fish.

In bulletin dealing with the whole
sale supply and price Of staple foods
In New York issued by the health de-
partment housewives are advised to
substitute fish for meat. 1t being noted
that there is an abundance Of fish on
the wholesale market and that 1t Is
far cheaper than meat. The bull. In
says In part: "There Is no reason
why households should be fed on ex-
pensive meats when fish Is cheap and
Just as nourishing and healthful."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17

part in this great war. Oh, sister
states. don't point the hand of
Stacker" to us for you will see the
day when you will welcome the lads
from these Green Old Hills" and
as in days of yore, give them the full
need of praise for their bravery,
courage, endurance and fine gentle
manly and soldierly bearing.
Every Congress is noted for its OBJ
structionists and such is generally to
be expected, but there are times
when Congressman should sink self
out of sight and Loyalty work for the
common good. Important matters
were, and still are, before this Con-
gress demanding immediate action,
yet these are delayed by the Senate
where such unpatriotic members as
LaFollette place every obstruction
possible and delay needed legislation.
There are members who are giving
their whole time to the government
with loyalty that deserves the
highest praise. Among such is Con-
gresham Porter H. Dale, and the
rest of the Vermont delegation.
Here, again, is where you find Ver-
mont doing her full duty. Many
congressman are absent, passing the
summer days at their cottages and
summer resorts. The government
needs, today, their service, and
while we do not call them "slackers"
they are certainly remis in their
duty and not putting patriotism
above self. Congressman Dale and
the Vermont delegation would like
to pass these hot and fatiguing days
at their delightful summer homes,
but they are ION the job" working
day and night increasingly to per-
form their duty and place the gov
eminent where it can hasten the
preparedness so imperative in con-
Quoting it's part in this great world
wide struggle for liberty and equal
rights. You can "josh" us as much
as you like, but where duty calls
there you will find Vermonters, and
they will be "on the job" seven days
in the week and "a hours a day, if
necessary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Good Reason to Be Pleased.

Jones-"What a puffball Burlson's
got To be- since he bought that farm
upstate! Why, every day the grinning
nut comes to the Office wearing a
raw potato for watch charm" Smith
Yes; he explained about that po-
tato to me. 1t was his share of last
years crop,"-Magazine Of Fun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
nestfuI Slumber.

"Good morning. Judge" said the
prisoner, cheerfully.
"You seem In a good humor for O
man who has spent the night in JAIL"
$50 am, your honor. had good
nights rest and that always refreshes
me. You see, my wife Is a timorous
woman, and when sleep at home I'm
compelled to investigate many strange
noises. No doubt there were burglars
oil around me last night, but I didn't
have to get out of bed and look for
them"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Wny PaEer Affords Warmth,

The value of paper as protector
from cold is due, of course, to its being
such a poor conductor of heat, quail
ity which increases rapidly as layer is
added to layer. The best kind, for this
purpose, is fortunately that which is
most abundant-the one kind that
can be had for the asking, or even for
the taking.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
She Knew Her Country.

In a kindergarten class flags were
shown, and in answer to a question
little girl gave response that was ex-
pected Of her:
"This is the flag Of my country"
"And what is the name Of your coun-
try?" was the next question.
"Tis Of thee" was the prompt reply.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Real Lords of the Earth.

He only is advancing in life whose
heart is getting softer, whose blood
warmer, whose brain quicker, and
whose spirit is entering into living
places. And the men who have this
life In them are the true lords aqd
kings of the earth-they and they
enly.--John Ruskin.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Island Pond and Richmond Subdivision

WESTBOUND TRAINS
Leave Island Pond.
Train No. 10, Express, 100 p. M,
daily.
Train No. II, Mail and Express. $50
a. M, daily except Sunday.
Train No. /, Express, daily, 1:25 am.
EAsTBOUND TRAINS
Arrive at Island Pond.
Train No. 16, Express, LIS p. M,
daily.
Train No. IL, Mail and Express, 1910
p. M, daily except Sunday.
Train No. IA, Express, daily, 1:55 am.
w. A. CLEESoN, Station Agent.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Settled the Question.

The decision of Justice Hough of
the United States Court of Appeals
in the Board of Health matter, has
settled one great principle-the
right of the State to protect the
lives of it's people.-Morrisville Mes
senger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
JUDGE Wouldn't Stand for It.

An ignorant justice of the peace In
Florida was called on to decide case.
Counsel for both sides made their long
and eloquent speeches after all the
facts had been elected from the wit
nesses. "Prisonah discharged" said
the magistrate. 1.-THE hull accusation
is done been based on dinged tech
nicality."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
MAKING Up.

Hubby-rve made up my mind for
nice comfy evening at home.
Wifie-And I've made up my face
for an evening out. So come along.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
SkepticaI.

Don't tell me you're college grad.
uate! Why. this letter of yours hasn't
a single misspelled word in it!"-Life.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
piscatorIat Note,

The tale is usually the biggest part
OF the fish.-Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
The Better Quality.

The man who is dependable has
something on the chap who is merely
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Inquirer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17

"Watchful waiting" and "peace
without victory" have been thrown
into the discard. These idealistic
phrases may be all right when deal
ing with gentlemen, but they are
out of consideration when dealing
with Germany and Mexico. It's
only their own medicine that will
work in their system, and as much
as America is antagonistic to such
measures we have got to administer
like for like in large and oft repeat
ed doeses. We have turned both
cheeks" to this insolet foe, and like
the Irishman we have got to pull off
our coat and wade into EN-" for
we have performed all the bible has
asked US to do.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-08-17
Demand Attention.

Duties retire evermore from the
observation of those who slight them.
Sarah w. Stephen