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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
HEATING
SYSTEM TT BE
REMODELED

The heating plant in the postoffice
bleck is soon to be remodeled. This
work consists Of remodeling the pres
ent heating plant into vacuum sys-
tenn, installing the "Van Auken" spe-
cialties. This work will be done by
the Consolidated Engineering Co, Of
Chicago, with Robert E. Goldschmidt
of Milwaukee, superintendending and
the work will be in charge of w. F.
Malo of Marshfeld, who has had
large experience in installing their
system of heating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

preston that l did-that there was
the perfect shop"
The life of every newspaper man
IS more or less dramatic, but that of
Mr., Worthington has been unusually
colorful. He started out as printers
devil in his home town of Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin, and served a three
years apprenticeship at 50 a week.
He had a fixed idea-of ultimately do
ing something worth while in the
newspaper game"
1t will be noticed that David start
ed his printing career with Fontaine
Bros, in this city when mere bow.
We paid him s. per week, for the first
year, His record of achievement in
the printing line is very creditahle and
we take this opportunity of compli-
menting him in being the owner of
one of the most ideal buildings and
office plant and equipment in print
ing offices in the state of Wisconsin
in cities of 10000 population. Da-
vid's energy and ability is equalled
by few publishers in the state. His
old time friends in Grand Rapids are
delighted to know of his success and
prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

guest at the Charley Blomquist home
last week.
Frans Henricson left last week for
Merrill where he has secured employ
ment.
August Leudtke has returned to
Milwaukee after spending New Year
with J. C. Matthews and family.
Miss Sophia Lindstrum has gone to
Strongs Prairie, where she is teach
ing school after having spent week
at the home of her parents.
Miss Sophia Hahn is home from Ar
pin, where she has been spending the
holidays.
William TenPas has returned to
Madison, after spending his two weeks
vacation here.
Chas. Blomquist, Edith and Ruth
and Irene spent New Years day with
friends at Arptn.
Gust Anderson returned home on
Tuesday night from two weeks Wis
it with relatives and friends at Knife
River and Duluth, Minnesota.
Mrs. J. C. Matthews, Miss Clara
Matthews and little Violet Knoll are
home from Milwaukee where they
have been visiting relatives and
friends.
John Perch, who is employed at
Michigan is visiting at the home of
his parents here
Mrs. ]. NJ. Worlund of Grand Rap
ids visited friends here last week.
Miss Edith Blomquist has returned
to Veedum to resume her school du-
ties after having spent her two weeks
vacation with her parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bror Worlund of
Wheaton, Minnesota spent portion
of last week with relatives here
Misses Dagny and Elvira Jensen
Of Pudolph Sundayed here.
Ernest Lindquist has returned home
from weeks stay with relatives at
Rockford, III.
Mr.. Nordgren of Grand Rapids is
spending the week here.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. John An
derson a baby boy on Saturday morn
ing.
Willie Crunstedt left last week For
Merrill, to enter the hospital there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ericsson had their
baby boy christened Sunday.
Miss Irene Blomquist was weeks
visitor at the Swenberg home in Ar
pin
Mrs. Chas. Blomquist and family
left on Thursday for Arpin to spend
few days with friends.
Edith Blomquist left on Saturday
for Veedum where she will continue
! teaching school
Chas. Weinberg spent last week at
| the Chas. Blomquist home in Sigel
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
SIGEL.

A very delectable supper was given
at the Whitman home Thursday even
ing in honor of Mr.. Whitman's TWEEN
ty-fifth birthday. Plates were laid
for forty-eight. The evening was
spent in playing cards and singing re-
ligious songs and music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Advertisers will call up 381 when
ever they desire to use either the
Daily or Weekly for advertising pur-
poses. We will take the copy by
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
DEATH Of MRS.
george HILTON
(From TUESDAYS Dailv.)

(From Tuesdays Daily.)
Mrs. George Hilton of Arpin died
at her home yesterday at the age of
81 from old age. The funeral will
be held at Arpin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
CARY TO RUN FOR REELECTION

Madison, Wis.,-State Education Su-
perintendent c. P Cary will be can
didate for reelection in April, his
friends say.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
LONG WAY BETWEEN DRINKS

Denver, Col. Jan. with the order
of the Union Pacific Railroad barring
liquor on the entire system, New Mex
leo becomes nearest oasis west of Chi
cago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
MEMORY JEWEL.

words are things, and a small drop
of ink
Falling like dew upon a thought,
produces
That which makes thousands, perhaps
millions, think"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
SIGEL
- @MMa

Residents of Sigel and vicinity are
requested to send or telephone news
items to
Miss Floy Berg, Correspondent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Ads in the Reporter bring results
to the advertiser.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
VESPER 4
50

Residents of Vesper and vicinity are
requested TO send or telephone news
items to
Mrs. Ray Bean, Correspondent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
County PrIsoners Get Feast.

Sheriff Seth B. Orndorff was boun-
tiful host at noon to his ITO guests
in the county Jail. providing the
wherewithal for jailer Buck Elliott TO
spread a feast fit for kings. Nine
turkeys were slaughtered for the
spread and the usual trimmings"
and side dishes were supplied. as fol-
lows: Cranberry sauce and dressing,
sweet potatoes, celery, mince pie,
cakes. bread and coffee.
Churches Observe Thanksgiving.
PrOtestants Of the city gathered for
a union Thanksgiving service at 1870
o'clock Wednesday night at the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
CITY PAUSES To
RENDER THANKS
Business Stops; Football
Spirit Pervades; Army
Gets Fine Dinner.

From early morning Fl Paso paused
in the observance Of THANKSGIVING.
Business was abandoned. Transporta-
ton agencies were as empty as on
sunday morning. while thousands Of
people remained at home for the day.
At hotels meals were served with the
idea Of conservation Of food in view
but without curtailing the great va
rlety of edibles in the local markets.
There were many small dinner parties,
but no formal luncheons Of clubs or
societies. This afternoon thousands
OF men, women and the younger citi-
zens of Ell Paso families attended the
FOOTBALL games in the High school
stadium.
Football Men Make show.
The days chief attraction down
town was the football show presented
by the elevens from Camp Cody and
Fort Bliss Hundreds Of enthusiasts
watched the rival high school teams
OF FL Paso and Roswell parade the
streets.
Troops Are Provided For.
At Fort Bliss and adjacent army
camps where more than 5000 United
States regulars are training the
Thanksgiving program was carried
out At the mess halls Of the fifth and
seventh cavalry. 18th and 18th field
artillery, 34th ana 64th infantry,
quartermaster's machine shops. hos
pltal and ambulance camps, base hos
pital, eighth and ninth mounted en-
gineers and the signal corps and other
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

Trinity Methodist church. The SER
vices were under the auspices OF the
ministers alliance OF the city. Special
music, including several solos. were
arranged Revs. J. H. Allen. P 7.
Rice, c. l. Overstreet, P. r Knicker-
booker. Dwight 7. Bradley. Fuller
swift and Arthur c. Harris took part.
East FL Paso churches gathered
during the morning at the East Fl
Paso Methodist for q union service. in
charge OF Rev. Z. L. Millican, and
participated in by Revs. J. +. Davis.
A. A Davis, AdOlph Hoffman. J. T.
Lane and r c. Baker. Special music
numbers were arranged
At o'clock Thursday morning. 4
special Thanksgiving communion ser
vice was held AT the Episcopal church
OF St. Clement by Rev Fuller Swift.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
1000 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
DINE WITH SAN FRANCISCANS

san Francisco, Calf, Nov. 90
even thousand soldiers and sailors
from camps about San Francisco bay
ate Thanksgiving dinners in private
residences today
NO man who can possibly get
away" said H. Feldman, national or
-4nizer for the war camp community
recreation service, lis without an in
vitation 10 some family party. Invi-
rations have gone begging and many
"a mother who hoped TO have boy
in khaki at her table, will be disap-
pointed because there are not enough
men with leave Of absence 10 20
around"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
THANKS

7 ORD COD is Thanksgiving Day-and Just a year ago
NY round the board Nth me- they're gone TO mari
Ind pei knseI ge Thee thanRs-ey the foe
To crush outrage and tyranny that all brave souls abhor
THEY brqpe boys and loyal boys they mere their mothers PRIDE
But phen their country needed Them # have Yep today
Il for something their eyes and something Their stride
The proud upd look hep had the dau they marched apav
THE house S still I sit alone but in my dream see
stricken people Dding Yhae serted hosts advance
To bring them hope and joy again, and life and liberty
And the Flag Of Freedom floats above the Batefieds of France
ORD GOD, is Thanksgiving Day-and gpe thanks 10 Thee.
had tpo boys, bomy boysnon fair they!
gave them for The mothers who Beep the sea:
gar them that endless peace maj bless The word some dqv
Marvin Luther Hill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
WASHINGTON ENTERTAINS
ARMY-NAYY MEN Il

Washington, D. c.. Nov. 29.-T..
cution OF the war was temper
laid aside TODAY while Washine-o.
observed Thanksgiving day and made
il occasion for city wide hospitality
for thousands Of soldiers and sailors.
Hundreds OF private homes were
thrown open 70 the uniformed visitors
from ueiEhbOring camps and many
religious and fraternal organizations
held entertainments in their honor
President Wilson spent the day
quietly, attending union services in
the morning at the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal church. The
president took the usual motor ride
later. After the church services the
president. surrounded by members OF
his household. enjoyed a Thanksgiv-
ing dinner at the white house. pre-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
.PERSHING' SMEN
Dine ON TURKEY
All Divisions of the Army
Overseas Have Same Cele-
hration as at Home.

Paris, France. Nov 29.-Americau
soldiers stationed in Paris and the
suburbs, as vel as those at various
training camps and bases, sat down
today 10 an old fashioned Thanksgiv-
ing dinner. Specially detailed Off
GERS for the last two weeks have been
buying all available turkeys in the
nearby countryside.
The dinner menu for the men sta
Toned in Paris includes soup. turkey,
potatoes, turuips. peas, white bread,
butter. apple and peach pie, apples,
raisins. nuts figs, dates and coffee.
Individual turkey portions range
from a pound and a quarter TO n
pound and a half
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

units turkey and the usual accom-
paniments were served plentifully
Units on border patrol were not over
looked.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
PATRIOTIC THANKSGIVING
Is HELD N DENNER

Denver. Colo, Nov. 2S.-Patriotism
was leading phase Of Denver's 18th
annual Thanksgiving celebration in
the municipal auditorium today An
address by Gov. Gunter on "Colorado's
duty in the war several patriotic mu-
steal numbers. including the national
anthem. and the reading OF president
Wilson's Thanksgiving proclamation,
We're on the program
Several religious denominations
were represented bv the Spea kers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

while at II o'clock the congregation
Of the Westminster Presbyterian as
sembled for special Thanksgiving ser
vices Rev. ". NJ. Farley was in
charge.
schools Closed for Week.
Wednesday afternoon the city
schools closed for the remainder OF
this week in observance OF Thanks
giving day and also in Difference to
the expressed wishes OF many teachers
who have as visitors army relatives
from the training camps, who may be
ordered to active service shortly.
Charities Distribute Baskets.
Thanksgiving distribution OF bas-
kets Of provisions 10 the poor Of FL
Paso was made by the Associated
Charities. The baskets number be
tween So and 90. About IS OF these
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29
By NELL BRINKLEY

Copyright 1917. International News Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

Resinol Soap and ResinolO ONT
ment are excellent, too, for the
care Of the hair, dispelling dam
duff and keeping the hair live
and lusuous. All druggists sell
Resinol Soap and Resinol ONT
ment two sizes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

coniued thing your
within that made yours small your
lolI mighty binding beauty
You your given
so speak to
aorboy and SOdierboy servT service thank YOU
little debutane
shopg your Liberty your pockboo
MOIERfOr son! Rudy your labor, your
your
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

the Red hands patience, your knoWl
sacrifice Little thing pnaohe little
these the webght
Gray penyfor
butfypainted lovely thing genius,
the
for me! Society pet for the giving of all money
playtime
I your hearts rich this day my
binding bEightexutany walk my land dayalei'
NELL BRBKIEY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

pared. it was stated. in accordance
with the rules advocated by food ad-
Illustrator Hoover. The presidents
turkey this year. a 40 FOUNDER. came
from the Kentucky farm Of South
Trimble, clerk of the house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-29

represented donations from the
schools OF FL Paso. u OF them being
from Mrs. c y. Bassett- Boy Scouts
acted as delivery boys In addition
to these. numerous donations We're
made by citizens and schools, OF cloth
ing and other necessaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
p0GlcypulpIt
Local Night Scene.

Rock Island. H.. Dec. 1S.-Editor
Argus Resolved, that right shall
win Tonight on Twenty street
aman IS years old sat on pile of ties
Wrapping his wet feet with an old
skirt someone had thrown him He
had an old pair Of oyershoes, no shoes
on his feet; no socks Too much drink
Taken from The Great Controversy,
page $50, monthly reading of the ma
iional ", G. r, T., written by Miss
Willard, 1887:
There are enough temperance men
IN both the Democratic and Republi-
can parties TO give us a national pro-
hibi,ion in the near future"
Dld this prayer from godly wo-
man fail? Saloon men are busy men;
open at the earliest hour possible /;
closed only when the law says close.
hind-hearted, ready to help whenever
asked give dollars where many give
p2nnles ready at any time to credit
give the best lunches, and many good
men behind the bars But our jails
poor families. separated families. or
phans, are the results of drink. These
IN connection with all other wrongs
must go. A. DAVIS.
S49 Twenty-hfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19


Professional men not maintaining a
recognized system OF books may
make return Of income for profess
sional services on a basis Of actual
cash receipts within the year which
precIudes the taking or claiming OF
deduction for bad debts.
Individuals engaged in mercantile
or other business will make report on
an inventory basis if system OF
books is maintained, inventory TO be
taken Dec 81. and gross business
profits reports in the following man
ner:
Set down purchases during year ana
add to that sum the value of stock
on hand at the close Of the year.
Set down purchases for the year
and add to that sum the value OF STOCK
on hand at beginning Of year.
The difference between the two sets
OF figures will be the gross gain, II
there is gain, which viii be reported
as the gross income from business
| operations within the year.
| Under head of deductions all over
head expenses will be allowed, cloth
! ing, etc. from their stock for their
/ own personal use or the use Of their
I families without charging the cost t.
/ the personal account must make al
! lowance therefor in their returns Of
/ net income.
Hotel clerks or keepers, restaurant
men, etc, must also make allowance
for use Of quarters. meals, etc, uset
and consumed by them and for which
no charge is made. Hotel clerks
managers. etc, must take into &C
count the value of food and quarter.
furnished them as part of their re
muneration for services rendered dur
ing the year, in addition TO theil
salaries.
i, Depreciation is the natural deteri0
ration of property growing out OF it
use and enjoyment and the amour
allowable in returns Of net incom
must depend on the cost Of the prop
erty. the uses to which it is put am
| its probable life
/ Property owned previous to Marc
1 /, 1918, will be valued as Of that dat
and the rate Of depreciation applie
thereto.
While there is no fixed rate Of de
probation established by the govern
ment. the following will serve as
; guide to taxpayers:
: Frame buildings and frame dwell
ings in cities, to 8 per cent.
: Frame business buildings in cite:
31a per cent.
= Brick farm buildings and brio
} dwellings in cities. , per cent.
Brick business buildings in cite
: 21a per cent.
= Steel, concrete, stone and mill cor
1 structed business buildings in cite
= / to / 10. per cent
= Fences. 5 to 10 per cent.
Office fixtures, 5 TO 10 per cent
e Farm machinery, 10 per cent
+ Work horses and mules, to l2i
= per cent,
5 Auto trucks and automobiles use
6 in business, II to % per cent.
No deduction may be taken for II
s cost of permanent improvements {
;, betterments. but the necessary e.
= pense OF painting repairing, pluml
4 ing, etc. may be taken in addition
:. depreciation.
: Depreciation cannot he taken {
: dwelling house OF taxpayer. neitht
n can the cost Of insurance or inc
: dental repairing. painting, ETC.
! own dwelling house be taken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19
EXPECTS 1850
N COUNTY WILL
PAY INCOME TAX
c.nector T.. n. McCabe Announces
Three Ofices win BE Maintained
10 Aid Those Subject
yWLAw HITS HUNDREDS MORE
yot Incomes OF Single Men of $1,000
and Up and Married Men Of $1,000
70 BE Assessed.

There viii he 1880 residents OF
noel Island county who will pay in
lo,oe lax under the new law.
This estimate was made today by f.
n NcCabe Of Peoria, collector Of In
,ernal revenue In making this esti-
,sste Mt McCabe announces that
,bree Offices viii be maintained in
pork island county after Jan. / for
be purpose Of aiding persons in max
he out their income tax return
sheets
one Office vii be kept up continu-
onsly for people of Rock Island and
be lower end Of the county on the
second floor of the postoffice building
tere Another Office will be operated
eyerv day with the exception or
THURSDAY for Moline people on the
ssrond floor Of the city hall in Mo
line thfrd office will be open on
Thursday To directors room of the
Manufacturers state bank in East
Moline
Mr.. NcCahe today made the follow
jne statement concerning the new in
come tax law which places hundreds
more Rock Island county people sub
feet 10 assessment
How many iuCome-tax payers will
there be In Rock Island courty2 If
you can guess how many married per-
sons living with wife or husband will
have net incomes Of $4,000 or over
and how many unmarried persons will
have net Incomes of $1,000 or over this
year. then you know The collector
Of Internal revenue estimates that
there win be 1850 taxpayer in this
county
Returns Of income for the year
1917 must be made on forms provided
for the purpose before March /, 1918
Because "a good maA people don't un-
deraand the law and won't know how
TO make out their returns the govern
men' is sending in an expert to do il
for them But the duty is on the tax
payer no make himself known to tht
government If he doesn't make re
turn as required before March 1 hi
may have 10 pay penalty ranging
from SEQ to $1,000. pay a fine or go K
Jail So if you don't want 10 taxi
chances on going to Jail. you bette
call on the income tax man. II yol
are not sure about being subject t.
the tax better ask him and mare sure
Whether YOU sec the income tax mai
or not YOU must make return II sub
jeCt to- tax
"Oi course. persons residing In 9th
er counties may, If they want to, com
and see the income tax man who vii
be in Rock Island
Start Figuring New.
The collector suggests that every
body start figuring up now his incom
a0d expenses so as to be ready wit
t1e figures when The expert arrives
Expenses, however, don't mean famil
expenses, money used to pay off tn
principal Of a debt, new machiner.
buildings, or anything like thst. The
mean what you spend in making you
interest, taxes paid hire
help, amount paid for goods sold, seet
stock bought for feeding and rem
ayrquf r0up d,yc11{po JneNrf,n IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-19

The past and most excellent degrees
were conferred on a class of 10 eandi-T
yates by past high priests of Rock
Island chapter No. is, Royal Arch
Aasons, last evening at Masonic tenn
pie. Following the work an oyster
supper was served.
AZ the meeting held last night by
iae Rock Island aerie TO. 1856. Frater-T
nal Order Of Eagles, plans were made
lor big membership campaign, which
started this morning The members
applying will be Initiated the latter
part Of February and the committee
which obtains the most applications
VIII be awarded a prize Four were
Initiated last night
WHAT'S IN 4 NAMEi
Josephson's name on the box as
sares the quality and guarantees the
price
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-21
TANKER taking
MDLASSES AWAY

Having brought oil here from Cali
fornia oil ports. the Associated Oil
tanker J. A Chanslor, which has not
been o visitor. here for about two
years. is taking molasses back to Saa
Francisco.
The big tanker win steam probably
tomorrow morning for Hilo., She has
loaded 1900 tons Ct molasses here and
will take On a good sized quantity al
Hilo, besides loading several hundred
empty oil barrels and drums at this
port and the Crescent City.
Cargoes of molasses are carried
regularly from the islands to San
Francisco by the Associates tanx
ships Marion Chilcott and Falls oil
Clyde, but this is the first tana
steamer used for molasses shipments
in some time.
Lumber Schooners Arrive
This morning the schooners Robert
+ Hind, from Port Gamble, with lum
Der, and Lily, from Grays Harbor
also with lumber, arrived off port
The Lily is IS days out