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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
Death OF MRS.
A.G. NEWMAN

Mrs. A. G. Newman, one of the pion
eer settlers of the town of Sigel, died
at about midnight, August 27, after
two months illness due to heart trou-
ble Deceased was a native of Sweden
and came to this country May 5, 1872.
She was 68 years, II months and 13
days old at the time of her death. She
was the mother of twelve children.
Her husband and six children survive
her. Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at 1870 o'clock at the home
and at the Scandinavian Moravian
church in this city at 2 o'clock p. m.
Rev. Nordling oficiated and the re-
mains were laid at rest in Forest Hill
cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
Capitol Building Completed.

Wisconsin's new state capitol has
been completed at an expense OF ap-
proximately S7,044,0 900. including fix.
lures When the unpaid bills are set
tied and account is taken Of the money
voted to repair the old building for
temporary use, the sum will reach ST.
200, 1000. This sum Is eight times the
amount that had been spent all told
on previous state capitols erected On
the same spot. The new capitol
reaches completion just 80 years after
the first capitol building was started
oq the same ground
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
WISCONSIN LOYALTY
LEGION |SORGAN|zED
AntidiSIoyaIty Society Takes
New Name and viii Hold
State Convention.
EXECUTIVE BODY SELECTED
This Committee VIII Select the Officers
Matters for Consideration of
Special Session Of Legislature
Multiply.

MadisOn.-The state organization
formed recently to combat the dis
loyal element throughout the state has
adopted the name of the Wisconsin
DIsloyalty league at a meeting of the
general committee at Milwaukee. An
executive committee was appointed
which will meet soon and elect officers
and arrange for state convention TO
be held probably during state fair
week
Members of this committee and the
congressional districts they represent
are: First, z. G. Simmons, KenoSha /;
Second, E. r. Bowler, Sheboygan !;
Third, Richard Lloyd Jones, Madison !:
Fourth, Winfield r. Gaylord, Milwau-
kee; Fifth, William A. Hayes. Milwau-
kee; Sixth, Thomas Higgins, Manito-
Voc; Seventh, J. E. Mcconnell, La
Crosse; Eighth. A. ?. Woodson, Wau-
sau; Ninth, Thomas B. Reid, Apple
ton; Tenth, Benjamin Carter, Menomi-
nee; Eleventh, A. w. Sanborn, Ashland
Morris f. Fox of Milwaukee was
named chairman of the finance COM
mittee, Dues are 25 cents year
Members of the executive committee
have been placed in charge of organiz-
ing county branches.
DR.. Robert Curtis Brown, chief of
the medical staff Of the Milwaukee
base hospital, has been commissioned
a major in the medical department OF
the officers reserve corps. Major
Brown will retain his position with the
base hospital.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
church, HNOTICES
Scandinavian Moravian Church.
Rev. Theodore Reinke, Pastor.

Scandinavian Moravian Church.
Rev. Theodore Reinke, Pastor.
Sunday school at $50.
Preaching service in the Scandina-
Wan language at 10:30.
Following this will be church coun-
Gil for the purpose of electing dele
gate to District Synod.
Christian Endeavor Prayer Meet
ing at 80 p. m.
Followed at 500 by English SER
vice.
At Rudolph, Sunday School will
meet at 80 p. m.
Preaching service will be held at
2:30 followed by the celebration of
the Lords Supper. There will also be
election of delegate to the District
Synod, convening at Lake Mills, Wis,
Sept. 14th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
WILSON TO LEAD DRAFT ARMY
President Will Head Parade at Capt.
tai When the Men Entrain for
Camp Sept. S.

Washington. Aug. 29.-President
Wilson will lead the parade of capital
National army men when they mobilize
here for entrainment to camp Septem-
Der 5. The presidents action follows
his expressed wish that throughout
the land mobilization Cay be made a
gala and patriotic affair. After march
ing down the avenue with the young
soldiers he will review those who con-
stitute Washington's first quota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
NEW GENERAL
STORE
Will Open for Trade Saturday, Sept.
l. With General Line of
Merchandise.

The new firm Of Kieberg & Hickman
will open a general merchandise store
Saturday, Sept. l, 1917. in the ]. E..
DAILY building facing on Second street
north and the east side Market Square,
formerly occupied by August c. Mil
ler. 1t will be known as "The Cash
and Carry Store" and they extend
a cordial invitation to the general pub
lie for patronage. Read their adver-
tisement in this issue. Bear in mind
the opening day, Saturday, Sept. L.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Preaching services will be resumed
in the Baptist church, Sunday morn
ing, September End.
Rev Hanson, who has been enjoying
a months vacation in his boyhood
home. will again occupy the pulpit.
All of the members and friends of
the church are urgently requested to
be present at the Sunday school and
church services.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
2 KILLED IN CHICAGO HOL DUP
Five Auto Bandits Get $4,000 Loot
and Escape-Used Sawed
Off Gun.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Two men were
shot and killed with sawed-off shot
guns by payroll bandits when they
put up fight as the bandits demanded
a satchel Of money belonging to the
Winslow Brothers company. The BAN
dts seized the satchel and escaped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles c. Becker Minister

Graded Sunday School at ten o.
clock, Mr.. F. W. Calkins, superinetnd-
ent.
Subject at eleven-'The Epistle tc
Philemon"
Topic for Epworth League at 6:3C
! "Has Summer Playing Brought Lean.
ness to Your Soul 2" Leader, Miss
I Irna Nissen.
Subject at ssven-thirty-"Multiplied
Evils"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
New University Studies.

The war has modified In a degree
the courses of study at the University
of Wisconsin. instruction on the
theoretical side Of aviation and food
conservation will be given prominent
place In the course of study. The
university reopens September II. The
food conservation course Of study has
been introduced at the suggestion Of
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
WISCONSIN
FAIR MILWAUKEE,
WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER, 1918, 1917.

Plan 70 go with your family and
friends and SEE the greatest Live
Stock, Dairy and Industrial exhibition
in the history of the fair Many up
to date and interesting attractions in
the amusement program.
Special train service will be operat-
ed by the Chicago & Northwestern
Ry.
For fares and full particulars call
on your local ticket agent.
P. F. Kohler, Agt ct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30

Will CLOSE

The Grand Rapids post Office will be
closed all day Labor Day. Those who
have lock boxes can secure their mail
during the day as the lobby will left
open. No delivery of the mail will be
made by any of the city carriers dur
ing the day. Govern yourself accord
ingly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
Expect Much Legislation.

More and more 1t is apparent that q
great deal of legislation Is to be asked
ut the special session here late In the
fan. The definite demands on tie go
ernOr for legislation are coming In
daily and there are at least ten OF
twelve subjects now about which re-
quests have been made for legislation.
One of the questions which will be
asked at the legislature will be for q
decided amendment of the Sunday la.
Dor law. This will be outside also OF
the excise Sunday question on which
there will be bill permitting local au.
thOrities to decide whether saloons In
their communities will be open on Sun
day.
The amendment will ask that plants
engaged In the manufacture of necessi-
ties for the war, such as munitions,
clothing for the army, and food be ex-
empted from the provisions Of the law
requiring that no works but those OF
necessity be done on Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30

Myron Hill, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
D. Hill, took his departure Monday for
Hoboken, N. j., where he will render
service to his Government as 1st Lieu
tenant in the u S. Army. He will be
on detached service in New Jersey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
ARMY
PARAGRAPHS

Geo. De Bruin, End Lieutenant in
the Quartermasteris Department of
the U. S. Army, left Monday for Bat
tie Creek, Michigan, after enjoying a
two weeks visit at home He will stay
in Chicago one day on his way to Mich
igan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30

Harold Babcock, End Lieutenant, in
U. S. Army, departed Tuesday noon,
for Battle Creek, Michigan, where he
will continue his services until further
orders. His two weeks stay at home
have been greatly enjoyed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
TAKE notice

All the four banks in this city will
be closed on Monday, Sept. 3rd,-La-
Dor Day. Please bear this fact in mind
and do all your banking business on
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30

igan, after enjoying two weeks fur
Tough at his home in Nekoosa with his
parents and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30

Arthur J. Crowns, 1st Lieutenant,
in the Light Artillery, U. S. Army, left
Monday noon for Battle Creek, Mich
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-08-30
UNITED STATES
REJECTS POPE'S
PLEA FOR PEACE
President Unable to Accept
Kaiser's Word.
LEAVES THE ROAD OPEN

Wilson Declares America Must Con-
tinue to Fight Until 1t Is Satisfied
Peace Treaty Means More
Than "Scrap of Paper" to
Be Torn by Germanys
Rulers at Will.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
CIGAR AS OPIUM SUBSTITUTE
Aiding In Redemption Of China, Where
Natives Are Now Frequently Seen
Smoking Their Cheroots.

The cigar Is doing large part in
the redemption of China. 1t Is no un-
common thing to see native smoking
his cheroot, which promises to enjoy
the favor once bestowed on opium.
The import of cigars into various
Chinese ports has been greatly on the
Increase In the last few years, and now
amounts to about S350000 annually.
Or this trade four-ffths normally is
through Hongkong. There has been
a marked increase In the quantity of
Dutch.made cigars used In South China
and other portions of the Far
East during the last year or more,
where, for various reasons, Philippine
cigars have been losing In favor
Previous to the outbreak of the war
In Europe considerable quantities of
cheap cigars were sold In China and
the Far East through German firms in
Hongkong, and a German cigar fac
tory was operated In Hongkong for the
manufacture of cheap cigars for the
Chinese trade and also for export to
Europe. This factory Is still operated
under Chinese control.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
Bigger Demand for Fish.

In Great Britain In normal times
the consumption Of fish averages more
than flfty-eight pounds head year,
including children and infants. Since
the war, and especially since the adj
vent Of the Machiavellian U-boat, de-
stroying trawlers fishing In the North
sea, or making 1t necessary to use
them in the navy. the British public
now calls on Canada to supply the
great deficiency of fish In the markets
Of England. In view Of this new de-
mand, as we'll as the fact that fish
Is now an army ration, the superin-
tendent of fisheries at Ottawa has
sent out an urgent plea to the Cana
dian fisherman to serve the nation at
large, by compelling himself to fish
two hours longer every day, adding
that, as there are $4,000 fishermen on
the Atlantic coast alone. this would be
equivalent to daily increase in fish
ing OF about 100000 hours. In this
way the Canadian fisherman is being
called on to do his bit"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
CARRY A SIx-T0N BUILDING
Squad OF $50 Soldiers Move Structure,
72 by "a Feet, Without Aid OF
ANY Machinery.

Carrying a six-ton building, without
the aid Of machinery or other equip
ment, was one of the unusual tasks per-
formed by $50 North Dakota soldiers
when they were on the Mexican bor-
der, according to the Popular Mechan-
les Magazine. The frame structure
that was moved housed the army Y.
M. g. A. at Mercedes, Tex, and meas
ured Il BY a feet: ..a. !. 4..t 49,
4 Because Its site was undesirable, It
was proposed to hire a contractor to
move the structure to a new location,
but the army engineers devised plan
by which the men themselves could
perform the task and so save money.
They estimated that with $50 soldiers
helping, each would have to carry less
than 30 pounds. Accordingly the build
Ing was well braced and Its walls pro-
vided with runners. Since there was
no floor the men were stationed along
all four walls, inside as well as out,
each soldier standing next to a beam
inserted beneath. At the word of
command they lifted the building from
the ground and marched away with 1t,
to a site 200 yards distant.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
IDEA JUST SUITED DR.. HALE
Famous Minister Declares That He
Had Always Wanted His Church
Called 1.-THE Exeter Club"

The sexton of Edward Everett Hale's
church suffered from that convenient
form of deafness that prevented
nan from hearing what he does not
wish to hear and enables him to hear
what he does wish to hear. Occa-
sionally, when sweeping the sidewalk
in front of the church, some stranger
would ask him for information, and
his usual answer was a wave of the
hand. "I'm totally deaf, totally deaf.
You will have to ask someone in the
church."
1t often happened that Doctor Hale,
In the midst of busy day, would find
the luncheon hour at hand and an
important appointment still unmet.
1t was his custom to invite his caller
into his study, and ask the janitress
to make an oyster stew. The sexton
resented Doctor Hale's informality.
The time came for new sign to be
placed on the front of the church, and
Doctor Hale and the assistant pastor
were standing In the vestry aisle dis
cussing just what the wording of It
should be. To their surprise the con-
versation was suddenly interrupted by
the deaf sexton who stood far enough,
away to make doubtful the ability of
normal persons overhearing what
had been said. 'I'll tell you what to-
put ON that sign!" he exclaimed.
"'Come in Everybody welcome
Meals served at all hours of the day
and night ="
"All right" said Doctor Hale quick
~. That's what we will do. I've al
ways wanted to call the church The.
Exeter Club youths Companion.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
New Method of Waterproofine.

A French scientist has recently rec
ommended a comparatively simple for
nula for waterproofing shoes and
clothing 1t is solution of paraffin
and gasoline, the proportion being APP
proximately one avoirdupois ounce Of
paraffin to one quart of gasoline For
shoes 1t can be applied warm, with
brush, while clothes can be dipped into.
it cold. The solution tends to preserve,
the softness and color of the material
Uniforms can be treated with it with
out removing the buttons or insignia.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
tTo BE CONTINUEDl
The Bishops Rinu.

Bishop Russell Wakefield of Bir.
mlngham, has ring with a curious
history. 1t Is reminder of the war
and Of the wanton destruction of the
beautiful cathedral of Reims. Some
months ago he was allowed to visit
the cathedral shortly after a lombard.
ment. Colored glass from the famous
windows and broken fragments of the
richly-ornate stonework lay among the
debris. The bishop picked up some
scraps of stained glass, of pure ruby
and sapphire color, and he has had
small portions mounted in new epis-
copal finger ring. He regards 1t as one
OF his most interesting Souvenirs
London Tit-Bits.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04

of the camp. He watered the ashes OF
the fire, gathered up the telltale scraps
OF paper and fragments Of food, and
then when the place suited him fell to
examining his rifle.
Alaire watched him with interest
"Where shall I CO." she asked, "and
what shall / do?"
you just pick out good cover be-
yond the water hole and stay there,
ma'am. 1t may he a long wait Tor
something may have happened. II so,
We'll have to lie close. And don't wor-
ry yourself none, ma'am; he won't
make no trouble"
With the sunset the water hole lay
sleeping.
Alaire's retreat was far from com-
Portable; there was an ants nest some
where near her and she thought of
moving; but suddenly her breath
caught and her heart jumped uncon-
trollably. She crouched lower, for d.
rectly opposite her position, and out
lined against the sky where the sharp
ridge cut it, was the figure Of a
mounted man. She was conscious that
keen and hostile pair of eyes was
searching the coverts surrounding the
charco.
Then, as silently as 1t had appeared,
the apparition vanished beyond the
ridge. Alaire lay close, as she had
been directed, praying that the horse
man had been warned but shortly she
heard again the rustic of stiff
branches, and out into the opening rode
q Mexican. He was astride a wiry
gray pony, and In the strong twilight
Alaire could see his every feature-the
swarthy cheeks, the rowing eyes be-
meath the black felt hat. A carbine
lay across his saddle horn, a lariat
was coiled beside his leg, a cartridge
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
"oiaa! Hands Up, Both of You'll"

belt circled his waist. There was
something familiar about the fellow,
but at the moment Alaire could not
determine what 1t was.
After one swift, appraising glance
the newcomer rode straight to the
verge of the water hole and dismount-
ed; then he and his horse drank side
by side.
It was the moment for a complete
and effective surprise, but nothing
happened. Why didn't Law act? Alaire
bent low, straining eyes and ears, but
no command came from the Ranger.
Then, as If In answer to her perplex-
ity, second horseman appeared, and
the woman realized how simply she
had been fooled.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
CHAPTER III.

What Happened at the Water Hole.
The newcomers exchanged a word
or two Ia Spanish, then the second
rider flung himself from his saddle and
made for the water. He was lying
prone and drinking deeply when out of
nowhere came sharp command.
"Oiga! Hands up, both Of your
The first arrival jumped as If rat
tlesnake had buzzed at his back, the
second leaped to his feet with an oath.
drop your gun, companero!"
Both Mexicans cried, as IL at a cue,
"Who speaks?"
"A Ranger"
The fellow Law had addressed let
fall his rife: two pairs of dark hands
rose slowly. Then the Ranger went on
In Spanish:
"Anto, lower your left hand and un-
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
Some Necessary Faults.

George, If you only would give up
your poker club gambling, you wouldn't
have a fault"
"But, my dear, look at all won to-
night that / intended to share with
you"
"Well, George, / suppose 1t would
get monotonous trying to live up to
perfect husband"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
Saving Flour Paste.

Willie made some flour paste, but
Fred said, "That will turn sour and
be of no use In couple of days"
"Oh, no 1t won't" said Willie. And
he chopped up cloves very fine and
mixed 1t with the paste and 1t re-
manned sweet until he had finished pa
pering his playhouse.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
His Fatal Oversjoht

He proposed to her by mail, and BY
letter she replied; he read her brief
refusal, then committed suicide. Alas
he'd be alive today, and she happy
bride, had he but read the postcript
penned on the other side.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
Nonpatrlotic.

Gladys-Mother, i don't speak to
Jeanette any more.
Mother-Why, dearie, what is the
matter2 And poor little jeanette has
been Ill, too.
Giadys-That's just It, mother. She
went and had German measles.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
Some Pitcher.

"That waitress kin shoot a plate Of
bean soup down the lunch counter and
nsver spill bean"
Eyes, DO. She's got perfect control"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
THE RANGER SHOWS WHAT A DESPERATE MAN He IS
WHEN PROVOKED TO VIOLENT ACTION

Mrs. Alaire Austin handsome young gets
Texas desert and after aday struggle wanders little
David Law, officer, hunting Mexican murderer
Circumstances force her there overnight She rang
interesting character.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04

David Laws action in killino
the Mexican has a more sianifi-
cant effect on the rangers career
and on that Of Mrs. Austin than
either of them can possibly fore.
see. Read the next instaIIment.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04
Gander Sixty-Slx Years Old.

An aged gander lives at Islay, Scot
land. 1t is the property Of Mr.. Mac
Lachlan, and is now sixty-six years
old. For 40 years 1t belonged to the
proprietor of a hotel at Bridgend,
Scotland. Twenty-one years ago the
father-in-law of the present owner
bought 1t. Mr.. MacLachlan says that
the gander looks as we'll and as young
and seems as active as 1t ever did.
There Is no doubt about its age.
After q man has made his pile he
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-08-04

After man has made his pile he
believes in himself.
The herald., 1917-09-27

the dirt out 0f The bottom of inc
drains. Steel partitions between the
pens discourage bacteria and Il com
bination Of all Of these improvements
inSurCS success.
A winter hoghouSe Of the most mod
crn type i shown in the perspective
and floor plan. 1t is made on the SIM
tooth plan with the upper windows
placed directly over the pens. The
roof plan is worked out to fir the lat
itude in which il is to be built. 50 the
sun will shine into the nests at farrUw-
ing time, both spring and fall.
The building is ~ feet by ~ feet
In size. built OF structural tile. on Il
foundation Of concrete This makes
Il hollow wall above grade which is
both windprOOf and dampprouf. The
concrete floor slopes from the outside
walls TO the cutters ut the sides OF
the center feeding alley. These gut
tcrS drain out ut the far end Of the
hoghousc and are easily kept clean
with hose.
The equipment inside is made rs
completely sanitary as possible with
steel partitions. manure and feed car
riers suspended from overhead tracks,
feed trOughs made Of concrete for the
large SOws and feed trouShs made Of
steel for the smaller hogs. The house