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

L. A. DeGuere, the hydraulic En-
gineer, and his crew of workmen, have
commenced the preliminary work of
reducing the gates and old construction
of the west end of the Consolidated
Water Power and Paper Company
dam in this city. Workmen are busy
there now removing the old timber
and material so as to be able to put
in the new work. We understand it is
the intention of the company to have
the present spillway extended on the
level clear to the stonewall on the east
end of the mill It is also the inten-
ton of the Consolidated Company
some time this year to reduce the tail
race it's full width about feet. So as
to give more fall for the water to get
away from the gates. On account of
shortage of help it will take longer
to do this work than it would other
wise if labor was plenty.
Citizens of Grand Rapids, will be
glad to see this improvement going
on which further perfects the excellent
dam spanning the Wisconsin river at
this point and owned by the Consoli-
dated Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02

week out, and no progress appears TO
be made towards Germany proper.
We therefore draw conclusions that
the Allied Forces are not making any
great progress toward Germany. Whe-
Their they can and will be able to make
progress without the aid Of the Unit
ed States is hard for the average read
er to understand, The fact that the
United States is not sufficiently pre-
pared to give, the Allied Forces all the
help that they would like to give, is
simply due to lack of preparedness.
They are helping them with their good
will, with their money, and all the mu-
nitions and supplies that they can de-
liver to them and this is helping them
greatly. It is the universal opinion
in this country as we'll as France and
England that the allied forces with the
good will and help of the neutral ma
tions will win, and that universal de-
mocracy and peace is bound to come
to all nations. How soon this may be
accomplished is the problem that is
now trying to be solved. The sooner
that Germany and the Central Powers
come to the conclusion that peace and
democracy is the best thing for the
German Empire, the sooner their trou-
bles will end. We sincerely hope that
the good people of Germany will see
their future good and decide in favor
of peace and democracy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
POTATO BREAD
SPONGE Method
To Make -Four One-Pound Loaves

3 pounds of boiled and peeled pota-
toes,
2 IA pounds Of good bread flour,
8 level tablespoonful of sugar,
1 1-2 level tablespoonful of salt,
l cake of compressed yeast,
tablespoonful of water
Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes
as directed in the straight dough meth
cd. In the evening take 1 1-2 pounds
or 2 IL solidly packed half-pint cups
full, of the cool mashed potato, add to
it the salt, 4ounces of -four q scant
half-pint cupfuD and the yeast rubbed
smooth with the water, reserving one
spoonful to rinse the cup
In the morning add the remainder
of the potato, the sugar, and the rest
of the flour. Knead thoroughly until
a smooth and very stiff dough is form
ed. After working the dough, set it to
rise according to the directions given
for the second rising under the
straight dough method. Thereafter
handle the dough exactly in the same
way as is given under the straight
dough method
DON'T MISS ANY STEP
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
SMALL POTATO
CROP IS EXPECTED
INGERMANy

Paris, July 1.-THE intelligence de-
partment of the United States army
has perfected method for obtaining
the quick delivery of translations from
German newspapers with the pur-
pose of supplementing other channels
of information concerning internal
conditions in Germany Papers re-
Gently received report a big wheat
crop in Roumania, much of which, it
is expected, will be transported to
Germany The vegetable crop in Ger
many, with the exception of pota-
toes, is reported by the German press
to be good The German fruit crop
is bad and the potato crop is expected
to be the smallest since the beginning
of the war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
USE Of POTATOES
INBREAD MAKING

Washington, D. C.-The pressure
of war conditions has brought to light
the value of potatoes in bread making,
both in England and America. AS an
economy in England potato -four was
mixed with wheat and a peculiarly de-
icious bread resulted. In this coun-
try potato flour is not available to the
average housewife, and the U S. De-
partment of Agriculture has therefore
devised recipes for the making of
bread with simple, plain boiled pota-
toes mixed with the wheat -four.
This bread is said to be not only a
complete success from the economy
standpoint, where potatoes are cheap
and plentiful, but to supply an attrac-
tive novelty in the household menu,
and a welcome variation from the usual
bread monotony. 1t has a rich brown
crust, is tender and elastic, and the
flavor is preferred by many to the
bread made wholly of wheat. It con-
tains more moisture than ordinary
bread, and therefore has longer keep
ing qualities.
For the making of potato bread, at
the present time, it is advisable to use
the early perishable potatoes, since
the later varieties are capable of stor-
age until spring. 'Culls" also may be
so used.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
NOTICE ASKING BIDS FOR
BONDS

State of Wisconsin-Ci Circuit Court for
Sheboygan County.
In the matter of the Shebovgan
Valley Drainage District.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
commissioners of the Sheboygan Val
ley Drainage District desire to bor-
row money on bonds of said drainage
district, which bonds are based upon
and are lien upon the assessment for
construction authorized and confirmed
by said court by order Filed July ID,
1917 to do the drainage work in said
district.
Said bond issue will amount to
S115,134 Qess whatever sums may
be paid into court before contract is
made), bears interest at the rate Of
six go per cent per annum, payable
semi-annually, is payable in install
ments as follows, $7,6OO.OO on July 1,
1922 and $7,6O0.00 on the first day of
July each year thereafter until 1886
and the balance on the first day of
July, 1886.
All proposals should be in writing
and addressed to H. H. Sherwood as
secretary of the commissioners at
Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin, or to B. M. Vaughan, At
torney for said district, at Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin and should be received
by said H. H. Sherwood, secretary of
the commissioners, not later than Au-
gust II, 1917 at p. m. or by said B.
NJ. Vaughan, not later than August
10, 1917 at II m.
Said commissioners desire and invite
proposals to take said bonds at pre-
MUM. Send or bring US your best
offer.
Said offers will be opened by the
commissioners August 18th, 1917 at
100 p. m. at their Office over the bank
in Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County,
Wisconsin,.
hlghC 10 reject any and all offers
is reserved.
Certified check for 100000 must
accompany each offer as a guaranty
that the bonds will be taken and paid
for if the offer is accepted. Inquiries
should be addressed to B. M. Vaughan,
Attorney.
Dated July 10, 1917.
P. B. Leason,
H. II. Sherwood,
Townsend Hay,
Commissioners of said district.
B. NJ. Vaughan,
Attorney for said District. P. o.
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
2tw. Jul. 26 Au. 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
MACADAM
COMPLETED

Bossert Brothers completed the lay
ing of the reinforced concrete macad-
am on Baker and 8th streets Monday
night. They still have the brick to
lay on Baker street for one block in
front of the court house. When this
is laid Baker street will be ready for
opening and travel. 1t is hoped that
in the mean time the side walks on
Baker and 8th street will be cleared
of debris, soil, etc. The people on
both of these streets are very anxious
now to get everything cleaned up so
that they can enjoy the new improved
street.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
Peace and Democracy

The average man in this country, in
the common walks of life, has only a
guess coming as to what the true sit
uation is between the Central Powers,
with Germany as the aggressor on one
side, and the Allied Forces, with Eng
land as the aggressor on the other side
The news is so censored on both sides
that the reader has no real informa-
ton as to the true situation, or re-
suits of any battle. Today we read
that France has been successful, and
tomorrow we hear from the other side
that France lost what they gained the
day before, and so it goes day in and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
READY TO SERVE
CAR RIOTS
HOMECANNED

Wash your jars;;; wash rubbers;
test rubers for quality
Set empty jars with rubbers in pan
of water to heat and keep hot
Fill washboiler to cover jars inches
with water.
Heat water in washboiler.
Use young, tender carrots, freshly
pulled.
Wash carrots thoroughly; use a veg
etable brush.
Place carrots in colander; scald by
setting over vessel of boiling water
covered tight for 5 or 10 minutes.
Dip quickly into cold water.
Scrape or pare to remove skin.
Pack whole carrots, sliced, or cross
section pieces in hot jars.
Place rubbers and caps in position,
not alright.
Place jars on false bottom of wash
boiler.
Submerge jars two inches.
Let water boil 90 minutes.
Start to count when water begins
to boil.
Remove jars.
Tighten covers.
Invert to cooland examine for leaks.
If leaks are found, change rubbers,
and boil again for ten minutes.
Wrap in paper.
Store in cool, dry place.
DON'T MISS ANY STEPS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
WISCONSIN TO
LEAD IN HEMP

Madison, Wis.,-"Hemp will unques-
tionably become more and more i'm
portant crop in Wisconsin. There is
no reason why Wisconsin should not
become the leading hemp state in the
Union. After all expenses were paid
the farmers growing hemp last year
made from $50 to 800 an acre. The
prospects are that they will make more
this year"
This statement is made by Prof. R.
A. Moore of the agricultural depart
ment of the University of Wisconsin
who in connection with the federal
government has been conducting hemp
experiments in the state for ten years.
Wisconsin is growing 1000 acres of
hemp this year out of a total acreage
in the United States of 1920. Other
states growing hemp are: Kentucky,
$4,000 acres; California, 10000; North
and South Dakota, $500. The plan is
to increase the Wisconsin acreage next
year from 1000 to $4,000.
In Wisconsin a large proportion of
the acreage is in Fond du Lac and
Green Lake counties. In the vicinity
of Waupun, Brandon, Fairwater, Ro-
sendale, Oak Center and Oakfeld, all
in Fond du Lac County, the acreage
this year is estimated at $500; in the
vicinity of Markesan, Green Lake
county, 800 acres; Union Grove, Ra-
cine county, $50 acres; Brownsville,
Dodge county, 29O acres; and Water
loo, Jefferson county, 100.
Easy to Grow Hemp
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02


while hot, being careful ia leave no
Jumps Allow the mashed potato to
cool to Sc degrees F or until lukewarm
To 8 pounds solidly packed IL
pint cupsfuD of the mashed potato,
add the yeast, which has been rubbed
smooth IN cup with tablespoonful
Of lukewarm water To get all the
yeast rinse the cup with the remain
ing tablespoonful of water and add this
also to the potato Next add the salt,
the sugar, and about 4 ounces Of the
-four Il scant half-pint of sifted four
Mix thoroughly with the hand, but do
not add any more water at this stage.
Cover the mixing bowl to avoid the
formation of crust on top and place
out of the way Of drafts to rise, where
the temperature can not fall below
80 degrees F. Where the housewife
has no thermometer she should see
that the dough in all the risings is
kept moderately warm, but not up to
blood heat. Any water used in mix
ing the dough should be moderately
warm, but by no means hot. This
sponge if kept at the proper temper
allure, should, after two hours become
quite light.
To this well-risen sponge, which
now will be found to be quite soft,
add the remainder of the flour, knead-
ing thoroughly until smooth and
elastic dough has been formed. The
dough must be very stiff, since the
boiled potato contains a large amount
of water which causes the dough to
soften as it rises. Do not add water
to the dough unless it is absolutely
necessary to work in the -four Set the
dough back to rise again, temperature
at about Sc degrees F, until it has
trebled in volume, which will require
another hour or two. Then divide the
dough into four equal parts, reserv-
ing tiny lump weighing 2 Or ounces
for an indicator" Shape the sample
Unto a ball and press it into the bot
tom of a small tumbler with straight
sides. The glass should be slightly
warmed. Note the volume of the
ball of dough in the tumbler and mark
the glass at twice this volume.
Mold the four portions into loaves
and place in creased pans which have
been slightly warmed. Place the glass
containing the indicator" beside the
pans and let all rise, under proper
temperature, until the indicator
shows that it has doubled in volume
Then place the loaves in the oven and
bake in a good steady heat (4OO de-
grees to 425 degrees F. for Is min
utes.
To Test the Oven. Where no oven
thermometer is at hand, a convenient
test will be to put a teaspoonful OF
in an earthen dish in the oven. If this
flour in an earthen dish in the oven. If
this flour becomes light brown evenly
thruout in minutes, the oven is right
for bread baking. If the -four scorches
in that time, the oven is too hot.
DON'T MISS ANY STEP
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
Rural Sarcasm

i farm hand had been working in
the fields from dawn till darkness, day
after day, finishing up his chores by
lantern light. At the end of the month
he said to the farmer: I'm going to
quit. You promised me steady job
of work"
well, haven't you got one?" was
the astonsihed reply.
NO." said the man; "there are
three or four hours every night that
/ don't have anything to do and fool
my time away sleeping. -Bostan
Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
READY To
SERVE BETS
HOMECANNED

Wash your jars, wash rubbers. test
rubbers for quality.
Set empty jars and rubbers in pan
of water to heat and keep hot.
Fill washboiler to cover jars two
inches with water.
Heat water in washboiler.
Use only fresh, sound beets.
Wash beets thoroughly; use a veg
etable brush.
Cut off all but one inch of tops; can
the tops later.
Place beets in colander; scald by set
ting over a vessel of boiling water,
covered tight, for or 10 minutes.
Dip quickly into cold water.
Scrape or pare to remove skin.
Pack whole beets, slices, or cross
section pieces in hot jars.
Place rubbers and caps in position,
not alright.
Place jars on false bottom of wash
boiler.
Submerge jars 2 inches.
Let water boil 90 minutes.
Start counting after water starts
to boil.
Remove jars.
Tighten covers.
Invert to cool and examine for leaks
If leaks are found, change rubbers
and boil again for ten minutes.
Wrap in paper.
Store in cool, dry place.
DON'T MISS ANY STEP
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02

No unusual method is necessary In
the preparation of soil for the growing
of hemp, according to Prof, Moore.
The seed is sown like other grains. AS
a weed eradicator, hemp is pre-emi-
nent. It grows II to Is feet high
completely shading the growth. killing
all small plants for lack of sunlight.
1--WE have found hemp to be a most
satisfactory smother crop for quack
grass and Canada thistles," declares
Prof. Moore.
Hemp IS sown NEARLY May, about
one bushel of seed costing from S. to
So an acre. 1t is put by a drill the
same as other grains.
'After the hemp is planted there is
nothing to be done until the crop is
ready for the harvest" declares Prof.
Moore. "In an average season the
crop will be ready to harvest from Aug
20 to Sept. 20. The cutting in this
state is done by a self-rake reaper.
After the fresh stalks are cut thew
are thrown in gaveIs. The stalks
must be removed from these gavels
and spread in swaths. The object of
this spreading is to allow them to pass
through stage of fermentation which
causes the retting of the materials
that bind the fibre layers to the surface
bark and to the inner wood. The pro-
cess requires from four weeks to two
months. AS soon as the stalks are
properly retted they are gathered up,
tied in small bundles and placed in
shocks about the size of corn shocks.
When thoroughly dry the stalks are
ready for the hemp brake. Breaking
is the separating of the fibre from the
wood and the bark. In Wisconsin this
is accomplished by power brakes"
War Boosted Prices
The average production of fibre per
acre is about 1900 pounds. Figures
prepared for several years in Wiscon-
sin fix the price of producing an acre
of hemp from $25 to $40 an acre. For
quarter of century prior to 1912,
| 5 cents a pound was the standard
price paid for long fibre and 1-2 to
cents for short fibre. War shot these
prices up to IL to IA cents. The aver
age net returns per acre for hemp in
| Wisconsin has varied from $50 in 1914
to 500 in 1916. When better machin-
cry has been perfected the cost of
production will be greatly lowered in
the opinion of Prof. Moore.
'Hemp cannot be proftaby produced
in small acres and on isolated farms
continued Prof. Moore It requires
cooperative growing. Enough farm
ers in any one community must work
together to get out a sufficient acre
age to justify the introduction of ma
chinery for handling the crop. Be
cause of the retting process, which
throws a large part of the stalk ma
material back on the ground in a de-
composed state, crop of hemp is not
as hard on land as corn or many other
crops. I know of no crop that runs
the land out slower than hemp"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
LADIES ATTENTION

The War Reserve Committee of the
D. A. R. request every housekeeper in
Wood County, Wisconsin,, when put
ting up fruit this year to set aside a
certain amount for the war hospitals
either can preserves, jelly or dried
fruit. If each one would help put up
a can of each see what help it will
be toward having a change for conva-
lescent soldiers. Leave them at John
son & Hills grocery store on the west
side and at Mrs. BeardsIey's on the
east side where the committee will
get and ship them where needed.
LABEL EACH CAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
WINTER
TOMATOES At
SUMMER PRICE
HOMECANNE[)

Wash your jars; wash rubbers; test
rubbers for quality.
Set empty jars and rubbers in pan
of water to heat and keep hot.
Fill washboiler to cover jars 2 in
ches with water.
Heat water in washboiler.
Use only sound fresh fruit.
Place tomatoes in a colander; scaId
by setting over a vessel of boiling wa
ter, covered tight, or plunging into
boiling water II minutes.
Dip quickly into cold clean water.
Remove skins and cores.
Pack quickly into hot Jars.
Press down with tablespoon; add no
water.
Add level teaspoonful salt per quart.
Put rubbers and caps in position;
not tight
Place jars on false bottom of wash
boiler.
Submerge jars 2 inches.
Let boil for % minutes.
Start counting when water begins
to boil.
Remove jars.
Tighten covers.
Invert to cool and examine for leaks.
If leaks are found, change rubbers
and boil again for 10 minutes.
Wrap in paper.
Store in cool, dry place.
Don't miss any step
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02

A hopeful indication of the end of
the war is observable in the circum-
stance that the critical faculty of the
German people is beginning to work.
There are those among them who see
that the military establishment is not
allpowerful, as it assumed to be-that
the Contemplate little British army"
for instance, is not to be despised. Even
the government has lost faith in the
zeppelins, and the people at large are
beginning to be very doubtful regard
ing the submarines. 1t was with the
confidence that Germany could whip
the world that Germany started the
war. That confidence has departed
from considerable element in the
German population.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
Notice of Petition for Administration
and Notice to Creditors.

ana NOClce TO Creditors.
State of Wisconsin = In County
Court for Wood County-In Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Ruess, Deceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given that at the
special term Of the above named court
to be held on the second Tuesday, be-
ing the 18th day, of August 1917, at
the court house in the city of Grand
Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin, there
will be heard and considered the appli-
cation of John Ruess, Jr., and others,
for administration Of the estate Of
John Ruess, deceased, late of the town
of Sigel, Wood County, Wisconsin, and
for appointment of an administrator
of said estate;
Notice Is Hereby Further Given,
that at the special term of said court
to be held at said court house on the
first Tuesday, being the 9Th day of
November, A. D. 1917, there will be
heard, considered and adjusted, all
claims against said John Ruess, de-
ceased; and,
Notice Is Hereby Further Given,
that all such claims for examination
and allowance must be presented to
said County Court at the Court House
in the said City of Grand Rapids in
said County and State on or before
four months from date hereof, to-wit.
October 26, A. D. 1917, or be barred.
Dated June 26, A. D. 1917.
By The Court;
W. J. CONWAY, County Jundge-
John Roberts, Attorney. 3tw.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02

State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court
Wood Cunty.
In the matter of the Cranberry
Greek Drainage District.
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual report Of the commissioners of
the Cranberry Creek Drainage Dis
trict has been filed in the office of the
clerk of said court. The following is
a summary of the financial report
therein contained
Receipts
June 1, 1916, Cash on hand S43, 296.49
Assessments collected $500 10,7OG.72
Interest on delinquent as
SeSSHeuLS ------------ lZ0.U0
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02

All interested persons are referred
to that report, which is on file in the
office of A. B. Bever, as clerk of said
court, in the court house at
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wiscon-
sin for details in said report contain
ed.
Dated July Is, 1917.
VIM. H. Bowden, J. O.. Daniels, An
ton Brost, commissioners.
B. M. Vaughan, Attorney for said
Commissioners. P. O. Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
P0TATOBREAD
STRAIGHT
Dough Method

To Make Four One-Pound Loaves
3 pounds boiled and peeled potatoes
2 IA pounds bread flour
l IL level tablespoons salt
8 level tablespoons sugar
2 cakes compressed yeast.
4 tablespoons water.
Wash thoroughly and boil in their
skins about II potatoes of medium
size. Cook them until they are very
tender. Drain, peel, and mash them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02

State Of Wisconsin, Circuit Court
Wood County.
In the matter Of the Remington
Drainage District.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-02
Established Nov. %, 1857.

Established Nov. %, 1857.
$3.50 a Year, Strictly in Advance.
A. L. FONTAINE, Owner and Pub
Usher.
Prices for advertising and job work
made known on application at the Of
fee.