davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-21

CHICAGO. March 21.-Minne-
apolis today appeared to have the
inside track for the Jess Willard
Fred Fulton fight OF July 4. With
an offer OF $4,000 a Mime
Apolis club asked the right to hold
the fight in an open arena between
the Twin Cities. Mike Collins,
Fulton's manager, Is said to have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-21

quarter in fact time, then turn
around and hold his own in a
marathon, then after changing his
clothes give Duke Kahanamoka a
tussle in a mile swim.
Christensen is also known by
the name of William Stanley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
Stop Quibbling.

Whether any of our government Off
Gals have made any mistakes in our
war preparations or not, is no ques-
ton for congress to bubble over at
this time. The successful preparation
of such big undertaking, must be ac-
companied by some mistakes and some
delays, by someone. Such things are
to be expected. The question now be-
fore the house of congress, is: "What
shall we do to win the war;" 'How
can we do it the quickest?" Whether
the President or any member of his
cabinet or subordinate officials have
made any mistakes in the discharge of
their duties, ought not to be consid-
cred at this time Admitted that they
have made some mistakes. Who would
Mt have made mistakes under like cir
cumstances and conditions? Pres.
Wilson has done remarkably we'll and
handled the difficulties that have come
upon him SO rapidly, almost faultless-
ly. He has been remarkable Presi-
dent, under unusual circumstances,
and he has handled all grave and i'm
portant matters, as they have come
before him, with great credit to him
self and the nation. Every American
ought to be proud of his record. He
has been Conscientious in the discharge
of every duty. If he has made any
mistakes, this is no time to point them
out to our enemies. BOOST and
PUSH should be the foremost idea
with everybody. These are trying
times Everybody obey orders, this is
no time to bubble over whether the
orders are right or wrong. In the time
of war, the first essential, is, that ev-
cry man obey orders, then success can
be achieved.
Chickering's over minor matters will
never bring success. We sincerely
hope that congress will get back of the
President, the Cabinet, and all Army
officials and boost them to success.
Omitted we stand, divided we fall"
therefore, let no man stand in the way
of success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

SIEERlRE,SSED
64.7PERCENT

Merry Monarch, the International
grand champion steer, a pure-bred
Short-horn, sold on foot for the record
price Of $2.10 per pound, a total Of
1881. Not only is this the record
price, but it is far above any previous
record valuation. He dressed 64.7 per
cent. Through an error it was an
nounced that his dressed weight was
SAT per cent and this information is
furnished now that the truth may be
known. 1t was wonderful group of
Short-horn steers which Purdue Uni
versity placed on exhibition at the IN
ternational and they won over all
breeds in the group contests. An in
teresting fact is that they were all by
one sire. When their winnings in
competition with other beef breeds are
taken into consideration, with the
milk records Of various Short-horn
COWS ranging up to and little above
1900 pounds of milk per year, the
possibilities of Short-horn development
are clearly demonstrated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
Girl SCOUTS
MAKE Trench
CANDLESFOR
SOLDIERS

The men in camp find trench candles
convenient when they want to warm
up a cup of coffee or a bowl of soup,
or when they wish to read in an I'M
lighted portion of camp or field.
The Brownie" members of the
Girl Scouts Of Washington spend a
portion of their time each week in
making these trench candles, which
are handed to the Red Cross for dis
tribution.
Trench candles are made by cutting
out eight full length columns strips
from newspaper, The first strip is
rolled as tightly as possible, then the
other six strips are rolled carefully
around this foundation, one by one,
until compact cylinder is formed.
This is tightly tied with thread, then
it is boiled for half an hour in parafn
when it is taken out and cooled. When
it has become cold it is treated to an
other boiling bath in the paraffin for
another half hour, and when cooled
for the second time it is ready for
use.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
COUNTY OFFICERS

County Judge-W. j. Conway.
Sheriff-John E. Norrnington.
Under Sheriff-Albert Natwick.
County Clerk-Sam Church.
County Treasurer-Claus johnson.
Register of Deeds-Henry Ebbe.
Clerk of the Circuit Court-A. B.
Bever
District Attorney-John Roberts.
County Highway Commissioner
L. Amundson.
Register in Probate-Mrs. Nellie
Dolan
Surveyor. ". Severns.
Coroner-H. H. Helke.
Superintendent of SchooIs-George
A. Varney.
Assessor of Incomes-Andrew P.
Zen.
Superintendent of Poor Farm-Jas.
Case
Superintendent of Isane Asylum
L. E. Gibson.
State Senator-T. P. Witter.
Member of Assembly, Whit
tingham.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

They were all allowed to cut five
cords of wood. This most of them did
in one day and as consequence, many
families have been aided in their wood
supply, while it conserves the use of
a great deal of soft coal, all in har-
mony with Mr.. Garfeld's order. Fur
Their, Mr. Mead has crew of men hir-
ed, cutting wood on the same islands,
which he is going to sell to anybody
who wants it, at just what it costs to
cut it. This thoughtfulness and due
consideration of the needy people of
Grand Rapids and vicinity is greatly
appreciated.
We take the opportunity of express
ing the sincere thanks of all those who
have profted by this excellent consid-
Grafton of the Consolidated Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
Still tS0t."

Governor E. L. Philip is still ''sot"
against the calling of a special cleo
ton of Z. S. Senator, to succeed Paul
0. Hastings, who died last October.
Three months have passed by and he
has not complied with the constitu-
tional provision, that he must call a
special election for that purpose.
Since he found out that the people
wanted the privilege to vote on the
question, he has even been slow in
calling the legislature together, in
the hope that they would give him the
right to make the appointment. Whom
do you suppose he wants to appoint?
Why is he so persistent in wanting
that right? We don't know his rea-
sons neither can we guess. One thing
is sure, however, that he has no con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
MEMBERS OF
FACULTY ARE
ENTERTAINED

The young ladies of the Senior and
Junior Domestic Science Glasses enter
tanned the members Of the High School
faculty, at six o'clock dinner at the
Witter building on Saturday evening.
The dinner was prepared and served
by the students, as we'll as the table
decorations being arranged by them.
This is an annual event at the school,
and the dinner given on Saturday was
certainly up to the standard of other
years. After the dinner, all repaired
to the music room and enjoyed a So
cial evening and musical program.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

United States Of America-The
State of Wisconsin-State Banking
Department.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRES
ENTS SHALL COME:
Whereas, by an examination of the
Farmers and Merchants Bank located
at Rudolph, County of Wood, State of
Wisconsin, the undersigned has as
certained that the capital stock of
S15 100000 required by it's articles of
incorporation, has been paid in in full
and that the said banking corporation
has in all respects complied with the
provisions of an Act of the Legis-
lature of the State of Wisconsin, en-
titled "An Act for the Creation of
Banks and for the Regulation and Su-
pervision of the Banking Business"
approved May 18th, A. D. 1903, and
all acts amendatory thereto;
Now, Therefore. in pursuance of
law, l. Albert E. Kuolt, Commissioner
OF Banking of the State of Wisconsin,
do issue this Certificate of Authority
to the above named Bank to commence
the business of Banking as defined in
said Act.
In Testimony Whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the off,
cial seal of the State Banking Depart
ment, at the Capitol. in the City of
Madison, this 18th day of January,
A. D. 1918.
A. E. KUOLT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
WATER POWER
LEGISLATION
Mr.. A. L. Fontaine, Editor Reporter,
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Nv Dear Mr. Fontaina.

Mr. A. L. Fontaine, Editor Reporter,
Grand Rapids. Wis.
My Dear Mr.. Fontaine:
The twelve-year fight to keep the
Nations water power from capture by
the power nonopolists is at last on the
verge of being won. The Administra-
ton Water Power Bill, now before
Congress opens the way to save for
the people of the United States their
most valuable natural asset. Some fif-
ty million water horsepower is at stake
The bill in question was formulated
under the direction of the Secretary
of Agriculture, the Secretary of War,
and the Secretary of the Interior, was
submitted to the President for his ap-
proval, and recently put forward as
an Administration measure. It deals
with water power in National Forests
public lands, Indian lands, and navi-
gable streams. A special Committee
of the House has been created to con-
slider it.
1t is an admirable measure, drawn
with thorough knowledge and unus-
ual skill. The principles essential for
the wise use and development of our
public water powers in the public in
terest are all embodied in it.
In my letter to you of November
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
fdence in the people of the state Of

fdence in the people of the state Of
Wisconsin.
There is certainly something wrong
in the laws of this state, when the peo-
pie can't force their governor to do
his duty. The special session that
he has called to meet on Feb. 10Th
should provide among their first acts,
that he call a special election to elect
a Z. S. Senator. They should i'm
press Gov. Philip with the fact that
he is not stronger than the people of
Wisconsin. That he is simply their
servant and must obey their orders.
We shall be greatly disappointed if
the present legislature, when it con-
venes in Madison next month, doesn't
impress him with the rights of the
people.
Our senator and member of assem-
bly,, we sincerely hope will take a
stand on this question, that will be
fully in harmony with the sentiments
of the people of Clark and Wood coun-
ties. The people want the right guar
anteed US by the constitution, to vote
for u S. Senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Paul 0. Hust-
ings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

brain, but is stored in every part of
his body which has been trained for
work.
We hear a great deal of criticism of
late years about our faulty system of
education: That the students time
has been wasted in the schools and
colleges; that he has not really been
prepared for life. Perhaps we have o.
ver-developed the brain at the expense
of the body. It is just possible that
war may be needed periodically, to re-
mind us of that other side of educa-
ton: Training, Discipline, Prepare
ton for Life.
In conclusion I would say, every i'm
preston will have some form of ex-
preston. Hoarding knowledge is as
dangerous as boarding wealth. The
intellectual miser is a menace to him
self and to the community.
It is just possible that adam"
knows too much for hsi health-that
he has too much intellectual steam. At
any rate, he has been boarding his
knowledge; and he proposes to put it
into circulation.
Watch for later chapters. I have
in mind Theological Series-"Our
Conception of Deity" "The Problem
of the Unfit" "The Privilege of Sun
day" "Mail-Order Religion" And
possibly other topics.
adam" makes no pretense of treat
ing one of these subjects in finished
or exhaustive manner.
(ADANfA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

16, 1917, | urged your support of the
following seven definite principles in
water power legislation:
~. The thing to do with water
power is to develop it. Whatever re-
tards or restricts the development of
public water powers on terms fair to
the public is against public policy and
hostile to the general welfare.
(2). Water power belongs to the
people. The sites where it is produe-
ed should always be held in public
hands, for only so can effective control
in the general interest be secured.
(3). Where public development is
not desired, the right to use water
power sites should be leased for pc
RODS long enough to permit sound, at
tractive, and profitable investment,
but never longer than fifty years. At
the end of each lease all rights should
return to the people who gave them.
(4) In order to protect the con-
sumner against extortion, rates and SER
vice should be regulated by Federal
authority when State or local authori-
ties fail to do so.
90 Reasonably prompt and com
plete development and continuous op-
Grafton, subject to market conditions,
should be required. Already millions
of water horsepower are held out of
use to further monopoly by private cor
porations.
co.. Corporations or individuals
who make money out of rights grant
ed by the people should share their
profits with the people.
I'D The public has a right to COM
plete information about every bust
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
ARMENIA

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nelson a
daughter, Jan. g.
Val Spice was elected a director of
the Adams County Metallic Telephone
Company in place of V. Lind.
The G. Brown children have been on
the sick list, but are some better at
this writing.
NJ. Solchenberger went to Necedah
Friday to meet Mrs. Max Carlin and
four children of Chicago. The Carlins
purchased the Solchenberger farm but
Mr.. Carlin cannot come until spring.
Joe Nelson was Nekoosa shopper
Monday.
Miss Fannie Ostrum is on the sick
list.
Charley Olive returned to his work
at Butler, Wis, after weeks visit
with his parents.
John Seek of Indiana is spending his
vacation at the Goodness home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

For the German people the lessons
of the Lusitania have been exactly OPP
posite those normal people would learn.
The horror of noncombatants going
down on a passenger ship liner, sunk
without warning, was nothing to be
compared to the heroism of aiming the
torpedo and running away. Sixty
eight million Germans think their sub
marine officers and crews are the great
est of the great.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

ness based on the use of public prop
erty.
It is a real pleasure to tell you that
everyone of these principles is fully
safeguarded in the Administrations
Water Power Bill What remains,
therefore, is for Congress to put this
measure through without delay.
The Administration Water Power
will first come before the House of
Representatives, where an effort will
certainly be made to amend it in the
interest of the power interests. IF
that fails, the water power lobbyists
will endeavor to have the indefensi-
bic provisions of the Shields bill sub
stituted in the Senate for the Admin
istration bill. Beaten in that, they will
fall back upon the formula of obstruc-
ton and delay they have used so sue
cessfully for the last ten years.
This measure is practical, fair, and
wise. The friends of Conservation
should insist that their friends in Con-
gress shall give their prompt and full
support to the Administration Water
Power Bill, and shall see to it that it
is passed without emasculation, sub
stitution, or postponement. It is of
vital interest to our country while the
War is on, and will be equally impor-
tant after the War is over.
The passage of this law will secure
to the American people forever vast
resources whose use for the good of
all will make this land safer and
better place to live in All the forces
of Conservation are behind it.
Sincerely yours,
Clifford Pinchot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

You will find a great many items
in the News this month telling of
the advance III subscription rates of
papers in all parts of the Northwest.
Perhaps it would take less space to
tell of those which were not raising
their prices. This is not only justi-
fable move that needs no apology,
but it is an absolute necessity. l read
an editorial the other day in a North
western paper in which the editor said
that he had not raised his price above
the $1.00 which was the price ten
years ago and he had not advanced
his job prices and did not intend to,
but hoped that prices would return to
normal soon. This mans heart was
n the right place, but he needs
cost system.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

While Premier Lloyd George goes so
far as TO say, 4 have no further fear
Of submarines" Simon Lake, the A
merioan inventor, mistrusts that the
Germans may be preparing for big
drive at American shipping, perhaps
in the ocean lanes, perhaps along the
Atlantic coast. It's well to be alert,
but not too much scared. With the
English reporting the capture of FIVE
German submarines in single day,
the mention of submarines no longer
will chill the blood of people who read
the newspapers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
A MESSAGE
FROM ADAM

(NOTE:)-Whether or not we &C
cept the theory of the Fall of Man, the
type of man who fails might render a
service by naming some of the causes
that have led to his failure. The writ
er proposes to do this in a series of
chapters, under the general head of
"a Message From Adam" And here
with presents his first chapter:
Too Much Intellectual Steam.
There is an old saying: "You Know
Too Much For Your Health"
The writer has often heard this bit
Of schoolboy slang, and of late has
come to see that it may have partial
application.
While travelling the down-grade,
from comparative affluence into pow
erty, the trimming down process has
reminded me that it may be possible
for man to know too much not only
for his health but for his wealth.
Broadly speaking, I do not mean
really that we may know too much;
for if we apply what we learn we in
crease our capacity for learning: but
a man may have mind crammed with
unapplied or misapplied facts and in
formation, and body poorly equip
ped for life.
Every factory has a main office and
one or more branch-offices: but if it
turns out any product worth mention
ing it is not all office. So it is with
the individual who is prepared for
life: His mind is not confined to his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS

Regular meetings of this board is
held on the first Monday of each
month at 1880 o'clock p. m.
1st Ward-Mrs. E. P. Arpin and W.
II. Reeves.
End Ward-J. R. Raglan and Jacob
Searls. -.
3rd Ward T. w. Brazeau, w. F.
Kellogg.
18th Ward-Guy O. Babcock, Pres,
Mrs. Sam Church
9Th Ward-Otto Beine and Carl
Nord.
9Th Ward-Rev. H. B. Johnson.
Johnson.
7th Ward-C. A. Hatch and Mrs. B.
L. Brown.
9Th Ward-J. W Natwick, C. A.
Meilicke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
Free Wood.

The thoughtful consideration on the
part of Geo. W. Mead, Pres. of the
Consolidated Water Power and Pa
per Co., in offering free wood, to all
hose who were in need of it, and would
60 up on the islands above the city and
chop it, was taken advantage of, by
hundreds of men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
cost system.

"Cash-and-carry" is becoming very
popular in the mercantile business. It
eliminates the expense of delivery and
the loss by bad accounts. 1t is move
in the right direction, which the war
conditions have made very opportune.
These conditions, with equal force, APP
ply to the eash-in-advance basis on
which many newspapers are placing
their subscription lists. It is a pleas
IRE to see so many announcements
that the subscriptions are to be strict
y an a cash-in-advance basis, in con-
nection with advances in subscription
fates.-Pollock News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor-E. w. Ellis.
City Clerk-Joseph Wheir, Jr.
City Treasurer Schall.
Assessor-Clark Lyon.
City Attorney. J. Jeffrey.
Justices of the Peace-F. w. CAL
lins, Edward N. Pomainville.
Chief of Police-R. S. Payne.
Health Officer-Dr. j. J. Looze.
Supt. of Public Works-E. Mccarthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER


$500 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
flee.
This Paper Is a Member of the
Wisconsin Patriotic Press Association
and Pledges It's compromising 10y
atty to Our Government In This War
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

President-F. J. Wood.
Treasurer-I. F. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. J. E. DAILY.
Commissioners-E. P. Arpin, Mrs.
G. j. Kaudy. The three officers also
act as commissioners and Prof C. w.
Schwede is an ex-officio member.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
COUNTY And
CITY OFFICIALS

In this column will be found the
names of county officers, city off,
GERS, school board and library board
and other officers for general infor-
nation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
The Bank that does things for you

What are we fighting for?" asks
Senator La Toilette, which suggests
another question. Whom does the
Senator refer to when he says ''We?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.

President-Geo. w. Mead.
e-President-M I. P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. C. E. Boles.
Treasurer-Mrs. Geo. NJ. Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

Reporter Want Ads bring results
Reporter WANT ADS Bring Results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
500 Line.

500 Line.
No. 801, Lv. Grand Rapids 1925 a. m.
No. 8O1, Ar. st. Paul D. m.
No. 803, Lv. Grand Rapids-3:55 D. m.
No. BOB, Ar. Chippewa Falls -9:O5 D. m,
NekoOsa Branch
Lv. 6. Rapids $40 a. M, $40 o. m.
Ar. Nekoosa---9:25 a. M, 3:55 p. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
TIME TABLES OF
PASSENGER SERVICE
Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Going West

Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Going West
No. SO, Lv Milwaukee -7:35 a. m.
No. SO, Ar. Fond du Lac---9:52 a. m.
No. 80, Ar. Grand Rapids---1:55 p. m.
No. SO, Ar. Marshfeld- ----2:45 p. m.
No. 8, Lv. Milwaukee----5:10 p. m.
No. 9, Ar Fond du Lac---6:55 p. m.
No. 9, Ar Grand Rapids 1865 p. m.
No. 8, Ar Marshfield- p. m.
Going East
No. 6, Lv Marshfeld a. m.
No. 6, Lv. Grand Rapids---5:2O a. m.
No. 6, Ar. Fond du Lac---8:50 a. m.
No. 6, Ar. Milwaukee 1850 a. m.
No. IS, Lv. Marshfeld- ---11:4O a. m.
No. IS, Lv. Grand Rapids 1898 .. m.
No. Is, Ar Fond du Lac---4:1O o. m.
Chicago Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
Going North
No. rs, pass. (Sun. only 1923 a. m.
No. 5, pass. D. lex. Sum- 6:O8 p. m.
No. 1, D. Tex. Sum- -----5:19 a. m.
Going South
No. 2, pass. daily--------9:41 p. m.
No. 6, pass. D. lex. Sum- 1919 D. m.