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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
ALIEN FEMALES
MUST REGISTER

In accordance with the Presidents
proclamation dated November 16.
1917, and amended April 10. 1918
al female German alien enemies of
fourteen years of age and upward
residing in the City of Grand Ran
ids are required to register under
my direction as chief registrar.
This registration is to commence
at 6 a. m. on Monday, June II, 1918
and to continue on each day sue
cessively thereafter, except Sunday,
June %, between the hours of 6 a.
m. and p. m. up to and including
Wednesday, June 26, at p. m.
Persons required to register: All
natives, citizens, denizens, or sub
jects of the German empire or of
he imperial German government
being females Of the age of fourteen
years and upward, now within the
United States and not actually nat
uralized as American citizens are
required to register as German alien
females.
The fact of having first or dec
larant papers does not exempt the
possessor thereof from registering.
Female German alien enemies are
hereby directed to report to the po-
ice station located in the city hall
within the dates specified for regis
tration.
s Each female German alien enemy
IS required to bring with her to the
place of registration four photo
graphs not larger than 3x3 inches,
n thin paper with light background.
The photographs shall be Of shoul-
lers and full face, without hat or
other head covering. At the place of
~agistration she will be given full
instructions as to procedure in filing
application for registration.
An alien enemy required to regis
ter who fails to complete her regis
tration within the time fixed there
for, in addition to all other penal
ties prescribed by law, is liable to
restraint, Imprisonment and deten-
lion for the duration Of the war.
Rural residents must register at
the postofice from which they get
their mail
R. S. Payne, Chief of Police.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
Common council
IN MONTHLY
SESSION
Considerable Important Business was
Transacted and Appointments
Made by the Mayor

The White Way light rates were
modified from the original intentions.
The all night service will be $3.50 per
month and the service before 10 p. m.
will be $3.50 per month. These rates
were approved by the Council.
Engineer A. T. Thompson made a
report on the 9th St. sewer which was
laid over until the next meeting. He
also reported that the right of way
for a road and ditch on 17th Ave thru
to the Sigel road could be obtained
for $125. The Council voted favorably
to purchase said land and ordered work
to commence at once.
The Council ordered larger lights
to be placed on the bridge which spans
the river at the end of Grand Avenue
and Vine Street.
The report of the Electric andWater
Committee recommending that a COM
mercial water main be installed to
feed the railroad and factories be laid
from the Wisconsin river on Mckinley
st. to the St. Paul right of way. This
Committees report was adopted unan-
imously by the Council and work will
be commenced on the same as soon as
the preliminary arrangements can be
provided for
Mayor Chas. E. Briere appointed the
following gentlemen for the swimming
pool committee: Messrs. L. A. De
Guere, Geo. W. Mead, NJ H. McSwain
Aldermen Whitrock, Ernser and
Bamberg were appointed license COM
mittee. These appointments were con-
firmed by the Council.
The Common Council fixed the fol-
lowing wages for the coming year:
common labor 35 cents per hour; ex-
pert labor As cents per hour; teams,
70 cents per hour; fire engine teams
$135 per month.
The Mayor and Clerk were author
lied to borrow $4,000 and give notes
on the city for the same
Ordinances were proposed to issue
bonds in sufficient sum for the install
lation of the commercial water main
and for the completion of the East
Side Fire Engine house which is now
under process of erection on First ST.
N. A total sum of $4,000 is esti-
mated to be necessary for these pur-
poses.
The usual list of bills were pre-
sented and audited and will appear in
the regular proceedings of the Com
mon Council
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
BASEBALL
FIASCO

The baseball park was the scene of
a baseball fasco Sunday afternoon
when the business men and profession
al men played game of baseball. 1t
was one grand-stand play from the call
of the game to the finish, The play
ing of ball was a great take-off on
the present national game The pur-
pose of the attraction was not to ex-
hibit skill and scientific art of the
game but to make money for the Red
Cross. They secured the mon" and
therefore it was great success be-
cause they were successful in raising
about $500 for the Red Cross fund.
The doings of the afternoon was the
means of great merriment and many
ludicruous performances were indulg-
ed in for the entertainment of the
crowd. Nothing succeeds like success
and therefore this game will go down
in history, not so much for the ex-
cellent score that was made, nor the
scientific playing that took place. but
wholly due to its attractive features
from the common "play ball" stand
point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
Americas Food Policy Saved the
Allies, Says Lord Rhondda

Even the most ardent admirers of the United Satesand
count myself to be among them-must be astounded at
What the American people have accomplished in their first
year IN the war When America in all realized
aI ef potential resources of money and material
we're unequaed either by friend foe, but
at theSe resources were unorganzed her unframed
ana her shipping facilities undeveoped In one wear the
United States has done of the things we have not done
yet. ~
AS Food Controller of the United Kingdom can say with
out hesitation that had it been for the establishment by
President Wilson and Congress of Food Administration
and for the superb generashp of Mr. Hoover Food Ad
mnlstrator the outlook for the Allies would be very
indeed Neither American allied troops fight on
empty stomachs and the civilian populations in their
cannot provide them with money, munitions moral
port unless they have maximum of essential food where
with to maintain output and efficiency The wonderful or
ganzation behalf of the Allies and of
military effort of the food of the United States
although only legazed eight months ago. has so far ena
bed US to defy the menace of famine
But we are to fight through to the finish compulsory
restrictions of ratoning which have imposed may i'm
pose and sacrifices which people here may make will
be OF avail unless the American people keep up head
OF steam and continue to provide to the their pa
tlosm and their capacity these food supplies upon which
victory depends. (Signed) RHONDDA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
AMUSEMENT
HALL CROWDED

The announcement that Private
Herbert H. Nicholas, Of Company A.
101 U. S. Engineers, who was with
General Pershing's army in France
would give an address Wednesday ev-
ening June at the Amusement Hall
was the means of crowding the build
ing to its utmost capacity. The meet
ing was in charge of VIM. Carey who
introduced D. D. Conway and he after
wards introduced the speaker of the
evening with a few appropriate re-
marks. The speaker was most inter
esting because he recounted consider
able of his personal experiences in the
trenches in France fighting the enc
my. He exhibited and displayed his
trench outfit which consisted of a steel
helmet and English and French gas
masks all of which was very interest
ing to his audience. His address was
full Of meat, interesting incidents and
anecdotes connected with army life as
experienced by himself and others in
the service. He was heartily encored
thruout his address and the local band
furnished many of their choice patri-
Iotlc selections which added to the great
enthusiasm of the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
TOO much RAIN

The heavy soil in this part of the
state has been getting too much rain.
The water stands upon the plowed
fields in the lOWlands and in a large
portion of some of the country some
of the crops are being drowned out.
The writer took a trip into the town
of Rudolph Tuesday afternoon, in
company of D. D. Conway and we
noted that many of the crops were
uffering damages from too much rain
Considerable of the corn is not yet
planted and where it has been planted
is not doing very well. Even the
tame hay and grass is not doing as
well as one would expect after such
a rain fall The country is simply
flooded with water; the bitches and
many of the lowlands have little bodies
of water, like lakes, upon them. The
roads are in pretty good condition
considering the season, especially
where they are we'll ditched and drain
ed
ID. d. Conway has one of the most
slightly farms in the town of Rudolph
His new house, and immense new barn
both recently erected possess all of
the modern conveniences that such
places require. They overlook the
entire Rudolph valley which gives one
an excellent view of the entire sur
rounding country. 1t gives one a
beautiful view of the landscape and
now that the trees are leaved out, the
meadows, haylands and grain crops,
make a picture that the artist loves
to paint 1t is only 20 minute drive
with an auto to Mr.. Conway's farm
fro mthis city. He has lovely herd
of Guernsey cattle that we would
imagine when they are all giving milk
should bring to the owners pocket
book quite handsome milk check
At the present time Mr.. Conway is
having the yard and grounds, about
the home and barn, leveled and nicely
graded with the intention of seeding
the same so as to have a beautiful
lawn. A true lover of nature and out
door scenery can get full satisfaction
by a drive thru this part of Wood
County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
PATROLING
HIGHWAYS

We are informed, by those who are
we'll posted, that the patrolling system
of our state highways, is giving excl
lent satisfaction. Those who travel
with automobiles say that you can
tell Immediately when you strike
Federal State highway which is under
the patrol system as they are so well
kept up and watched daily that even
in spite of the heavy rains the water
runs off readily and the highways are
not cut up as they were formerly.
The County Highway Commissioner
and the Wood County Committee say
that the service in this respect is do
ing more to keep the highways in
excellent travelling condition than any
thing heretofore installed. The patrol
men all appear to pay great interest
in keeping their particular district
in the best possible condition. This
of course, is very pleasing to the lovers
of good roads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
ABOUT 800
YOUNG MEN
REGISTERED

We are informed by Sam Church,
County Clerk that about 300 young
men who have become 21 years of age
since last June S, ragistared ir ",
County on Wednesday June 5. On
that same day there were about 1,OOO,-
600 young men who did likewise thru
out the United States. These young
men represent the cream of develop
ing manhood in this country who have
arrived at the proper age. for suffrage
and are considered first class man
hood for any service. Uncle Sam
wants just such men in his public
service in all branches Of the govern
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
my OPPORTUNITY TO HELP WIN

"As long as men go to the front at
the risk of being shot," writes Lloyd
H. Nelson, New Jersey farmer in a
letter to the U. S. Food Administra-
ton, ''it is clearly my duty to risk all
| possess. 1t is my duty to take a full
risk in planting as many extra acres
as my means will permit. This | am
doing in 1918
Having leased two extra farms, I
propose making this year the supreme
effort of my life. If I make a good
profit, it will be fully earned. If l but
make expenses and produce four times
as much food as last year, it will be
my opportunity to give strength to
give courage to help win. l am plan
ming to farm to the extreme limit.
Zone city man last year spent his
half holidays helping a farmer-taking
his pay in supplies such as potatoes,
vegetables and fruits. This plan com
bines recreation with production and
should prove a poElsla1 foasr of var
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
DOROTHY
BRUNI)AGE
MARRIED

Miss Dorothy Brundage, a Grand
Rapids girl, who has been principal
of the Public schools at Onamia.
Mimi, closed her school work for the
year on Friday last and went directly
to Madison, Wis, where she was mar
ried to Talmer Hansen, a pattern
craftsman in large machine shop
and foundry in that city. The mar
riage took place at the residence of
Rev. Hagen at s o'clock June /, 1918.
Miss Dorothy Brundage is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Brun-
dage, former old time residents of
Grand Rapids. Miss Dorothy was
born, raised and educated in Grand
Rapids where she is we'll and favor
ably known and has a host of friends
with whom we join in extending con-
gratulations for a long, happy and
prosperous life We understand that
the young man of her choice is of an
excellent character and is highly
thouhg of and respected by those
who enjoy his acquaintance.
The young people have a bright future
and their many friends, both in Grand
Rapids and in Madison are pleased to
hear of the wedding.
They expect to go to housekeeping
in the near future and later in the
summer expect to take an extended
wedding trip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
ADVANCE IN
Freight AND
PASSENGER RATE

Beginning June 10th passenger fares
on all railroads will be three cents
a mile and effective June 25th, freight
rates will be advanced 25 per cent.
Such is an order issued Monday by
W. G. McAdoo, director of railroads.
The raise is to meet the wage increase
and other increased expenses of the
government. 1t is expected that the
new order will increase the revenues
of the government $90O,OO0,OOO.
Travellers in standard sleeping and
parlor cars are required to pay 31a
cents a mile in addition to Pullman
fares and tourists sleeping cars 314
cents. Pullman rates remain the
same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
VESPER
(From the State Centerl

(FrOm the State Center)
Last Friday being Arbor Day the
local schools observed the day by
cleaning up the school yard and plant
ing tree.
Mrs. w. T. Strack's father came
Up from Herbutes Saturday for a visit
here.
Ella Hessler returned from New
Richmond Saturday where she closed
her school work.
The state has purchased a new au-
tomobile in which the governor will
ride. Mounted on a Chandler chassis
the car has been built on specially
designed body, made by Milwaukee
company. The body alone costs So. 900
1t is said to be one of the handsomest
Jobs done in the United States.
Mrs. VIM. Cole left Tuesday for
a brief visit with Mr.. Cole, who is
doing game warden work down there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
BETHEL

The graduation exercises of the
Bethel Academy, were held at the
church Saturday, May IS. Pastor 0.
Montgomery of South America preach
ed the baccalurate sermon. Sunday
night was class night Monday a
minister from Milwaukee addressed the
class and Principal Elliott presented
them with diplomas. There were six
graduates.
Sunday a cantata was given at the
nhurch before a good sized audience
1t was perfectly grand and greatly en-
Dyed.
Mr. and Mrs. Straight, the former
our music teacher left for Florida or
Tuesday where Mr.. Straight will teach
music
Miss Lillian Miller of Grand Rapids
attended the Bethel Academy gradu-
alton exercises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
TEACHERS
AND OFFICERS
ENTERTAINED

The monthly supper and business
meeting of the officers and teachers
of the Congregational S. S. was held
Tuesday evening June 4, at the home
of Mrs. Geo. W. Mead. Miss Hazel
Croft who is to assist the pastor in
his werk and direct the music gave
brief outline of the work which she
intends to follow and her methods of
helping to build a strong community
church. There were about II members
present. This will be the last meet
ing until sometime in the fall when
the regular Sunday school work will
be resumed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
How She Banished Backacte

Mrs. Efie E. Kleppe, Averill, Mimi,
writes: 81 was at a sanitarium three
weeks at one time, two weeks at an
other time, for rheumatism and kid
ney trouble and got no relief. On my
return began using Foley Kidney Pills
found immediate relief; half bottle
completed the cure. Always use when
Ifeel pain in may back" Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
TOTAL ABSTINENCE
FROM WHEAT

The war has been "sold to the
American people. The German drive
and the thought of our own boys in
the thick of the fight have accom-
plished that. From all over the coun-
try are now coming reports of pledges
of total abstinence from wheat Total
abstainers' clubs started in Mount
Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio. The
movement covers the Nation. The
same spirit is shown as that reflected
in the Bible words eff meat cause my
brother to offend, l will eat no meat
while the world standeth." Patriotic
Americans are now saying, eff wheat
is necessary to perpetuate all l hold
dear, l will eat no wheat until those
things are secured and guaranteed"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
Scandinavian MOravian Church.
Rev. Theodore Reinke, Pastor.
Saratoga
Evangelistic Meeting

A fine Evangelistic Meeting was
held in the Saratoga church on Tues
day afternoon, when Evangelist Green
field spoke. Another such meeting
is to be held on Friday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock.
Next Sunday June 9th instead of
June 10th as was first announced, a
Mission Festival will be held at the
Saratoga Church. The Sunday School
will hold their Children's Day exer-
cises at 200 P. NJ. At 300 P. NJ.
Evangelist Greenfield will give a Mis-
sionary Address.
Rudolph Moravian Church
Beginning with June 10th and con-
tinuing till Friday night there will be
Evangelistic Services in this church
every evening at o'clock. The clos
ing services of this series will be held
on Sunday afternoon, June 18th at
2:3O o'clock. Sunday, June 9Th Sun
day school at 10:30 A. NJ.
Scandinavian Moravian Church
Evangelistic Services are being con-
Quoted in this church every evening
this week except Saturday. The clos
ing service Of the series will be held
Sunday night, June 9th. Sunday morn
ing Sunday school meets at $50. At
1870 the preaching service will be
conducted in the Scandinavian lam
guage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
CHIL[RENS DAY

Sunday June 9. Will be Children's
Day at the Congregational church.
A very good program has been pre-
pared and one that promises to be
out Of the ordinary, Everybody is
invited to come and help the children
celebrate "their dav."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
WOMAN'S
ASSOCIATION
ENTERTAINED

Wednesday, June 5, As members of
the Woman's Association of the Con-
gregational church were entertained
at the home of Mrs. G. R. Gardner.
The regular missionary program was
followed by a social time and refresh
ments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
PITHY POINTERS ABOUT FOOD

The pro-German pessimist who says
the American people will not save
food for those who are fighting our
battles for US in France doesn't know
the American people nor in spirit be-
long to them. Food Stacker is his
proper name.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
EAT
CORN
SAVE
WHEAT

Ukraine stocks of wheat amount to
approximately 48 million bushels, ac-
cording to information reaching the
Food Administration. The north ports
of Russia, however, are bare of sup
plies and the past winter has been
very unfavorable to agriculture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

All city, county, State and muEic-
ipal institutions must make their pur-
chases according to the wheat-substi-
tute regulations, possible exceptions
being made for hospitals, asylums,
and sanitariums on a physicians re-
quirement. Private schools, colleges,
and universities using three barrels of
flour and meal month may have
baking licenses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

There were some people who would
not contribute to che Red Cross be-
cause they have to pay so much on
Liberty Bonds and their Liberty bond
subscription is always so small be-
cause q big Red Cross drive is com
ing along.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
HOOVERITIS.

Each paper, book and magazine,
Spouts upward like a geyser
Recipes for saving things;
We're growing thin and wiser,
We salt down beans, dehydrate greens,
Store up foods like a miser;
We're going to preserve the world,
Also can the kaiser.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06
COMMENCEMENT
At Normal and Agricultural School
June 13, 1918

Our County School will close for the
year next week. The regular gradu-
ating exercises will be held at the
Lincoln High School, Grand Rapids.
Thursday evening, June 18th. All are
invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

FOR RENT-A seven room house
south of Lincoln school building. En-
quire of A. L. Fontaine. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

Every farmer who talks maximum
profits instead of maximum production
is aiding Germany.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

Give up fried food; save the fats to
defeat the Kaiser. A certain amount
of fat each day is necessary to human
life Don't waste an ounce; it means
the life of someone somewhere in the
world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

Place your job printing orders at
the Wood County Reporter printing
office. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

If food conservation is not voluntary
now it will be involuntary by and by.
The food must be had. There will be
no need of rationing in this country if
the people VII be rational.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

If you have a food conserva ton plan
or recipe pass it on to your neighbors
and your friends-be "in the service"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

Communal kitchens are being estab-
ished in England by the food control
Ter. The average charge per meal has
been 10 cents, and nourishing meals
are said to be sold as low as cents.
Of course, there must be a Govern
ment subvention to allow this, but the
communal kitchen might well be tried
here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

The only legitimate "con game" is
the conservation game.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-06-06

We must conquer the whims Of our
own appetites before we can hope to
conquer the German menace.