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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
Practical Education

One Of the most ridiculous mistakes
of the older education was its fail
IRE to bring up young people fitted
TO live in the country and engage in
agriculture. This is one Of the prin-
cipal causes Of high cost Of food. We
refused to teach country young people
anything about the calling in which
they expected to make living.
We fitted them to be clerks and
book-keepers in city stores. Nothing
was taught them as to how food pro-
duction can be made business sue
cess, or as to how country life can
be made successful and advantageous
AS a consequence most bright young
folks, having learned to despise their
fathers business, rushed off to the
cities. The farmers were left without
help. Foreign laborers were brought
in. But they were no satisfactory
substitute Often this hired help
cOulu not De ndu. AS d result, having
driven all food producers away from
the farms, we now complain because
food costs high.
A large number of agricultural
schools have now been started. A
great many young people are learning
how to make farms pay, and how to
organize community life in a country
town. In time this will lead to great
er food production. But there are not
nearly enough Of these schools, and
they need more generous support.
Practical education is a big subject
and this little series of editorials has
only touched thefringes of it. The
many questions relating to the educa-
ton Of girls has not been taken up
In conclusion it can be said that if
our education can be made thoroughly
practical, we can attain an efficiency
that will make the United States
more prosperous than ever before, in
spite of the great burdens it has to
carry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
HAN()UTH
POTATOES
Raised On Idaho Farm: 1G0O Bushels
To the Acre
From Waupaca Post

Carl Anderson returned last Fri
day from La Clede, Idaho, where he
attended the funeral Of the wife of
his brother Paul Anderson. who left
Waupaca some sixteen years ago.
Carl brought home with him some
potatoes which open the eyes of 10
cal people, some he dug himself.
These potatoes went 1000 bushels
to the acre on the farm of R. J.
Ramsey, a neighbor of Paul Ander-
son, and hehas z acres of them The
samples brought home went four
hills to the bushel, and two hills
weighed twenty-six pounds, each po-
tato averaging six inches long and
four to five inches through. They
are rurals and solid way through.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

The many friends of Congressman
Edward E. Browne will be pleased
to know that he has been reelected
by handsome majority reaching
over $500. This must be gratifying
to him because it emphasizes the fact
that while he may have made some
mistakes as all men do in public life
he still retains the confidence Of
the people. We rejoyce with him and
join with his many friends in Wood
County in congratulations. We know
be will join with other members of
the Mouse in supporting the Presi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
Full Of Cold; Fad the Grip

Many viii be pleased to read how
Lewis Newman, SOS Northrand ST.,
Charleston, ". Va, was restored to
health. He writes: II was down sick
and nothing would do ne any good. [
was full Of cold. Had the grip until
[ got two soc bottles Of Foley's Honey
and Tar. It is the best remedy for
grip and colds I ever used. Sold
Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
NOTICE
State of WiscOnsin-ss
Department of State

department or state
Wood County
Bethel Dairy & Produce Co. of
Wood Co., Wis Arpin, R. |; Grand
Rapids Brick Co., Grand Rapids, Wis;
Marshfeld Athletic ASS, Marshfeld,
Wis; Marshfeld Stave Co., Marsh
ield, Wis; lockwood Farmers Co
operative Co., Linde, Wis.
NOTICE IS HEREBY given to you
and each of you that you have failed
TO file in this Office the annual report
provided for by section 1774a, of the
Revised Statutes of Wisconsin.
NOW, THEREFORE, In compIi-
ance with law, the corporate rights
md privileges granted TO you will be
forfeited on January 1, 1919, provid-
;ng such annual report is not filed
n this office prior thereto and pay
nent made of forfeit fee and costs of
publication as therein provided
Merlin Hull,
st. Secretary of State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

SALESMEN AND OTHERS IN
NON ESSENTIAL BUSINESS
SELL GROCERIES-One of Worlds
largest Grocers, Capital over $1,000.
00000) wants ambitious men in every
locality to sell direct to consumer ma
.onalIy known brand of groceries,
teas, coffees, spices paints, oils, stock
foods, etc. Big line, easy sales. Val
aes Leaf any competition. Earn big
money. No experience or capital re-
Quired. Complete sample outfit and
free selling instructions start you.
Long established reliable house. Write
to-day. John Sexton & Co., 352 w.
Illinois St, Chicago, I'll.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
Why Advertised Stores Succeed

Why Advertised Stores Succeed :
Because people have formed the
habit of looking first in the news
papers to see what bargains are of
fered.
These are not times when one starts
on hit or miss shopping trips. Prices
are high, and people do not buy
things until they absolutely have to,
or until they are offered some bargain
which they believe has special value.
When a woman finds that she needs
4 certain article, the first thing she
does is to look over the newspaper
advertising. She makes a note of the
stores that make special offerings in
that line. She visits those stores first
BY the time they have hauled out
their stock for her to look at, the
chance that a non-advertised store
can get her business on that purchase
is about equal to the value of last
years cattle show ticket
And in looking over the advertising
for things they want, most women find
other things offered at prices which
they believe it is economy to accept.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
Don't Invite 4 Cold or the Grip

IF you feel STUFFED up, bloated,
bilious, languid or have sick headache,
sour stomach, coated tongue, bad
breath or other condition caused by
slowed UP digestion, Foley Cathar-
tic Tablet will give. prompt relief,
It is gentle, wholesome, thoroughly
cleasing physic that leaves no bad
after effect. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

John Love, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Love, Of Chicago, freight ag-
ent for the C. NJ. & St. P. railroad
was in the city Friday on business and
while here called upon many of his
old time friends. John is feeling fine
looks well and was glad to see and
visit with home folks and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
WANTED

WANTED at once, cabinet makers
machine hands and varnish rubbers
FOR photograph factory in a nearby
Wisconsin town. Good wages and
steady work for good men. Living
conditions excellent, finest schools in
the state. Will pay fare one way if
you investigate. Address Sup't Null
titone Mfg. Co. Eau Claire, Wis. St.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
How A Salesman Suffered


R. J. Porter, Sterling, Col, writes:
Il suffered with a painful, weak back.
As travelling salesman had to stop
frequently to pick up my grips, and
the pain when l Strengthened up was
awful. I was induced to try Foley
Kidney pills. Relief was immediate.
Say, they are great" Prompt and
tonic. Sold Everywhere.
WANTED-A competent girl for
general homework. Good wages and
no washing. Mrs. E. P. Arpin If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

FOR RENT-M. J. McRaith resi-
dence in first ward. House has been
entirely remodeled inside and electric
lights installed, papered and painted
Enquire of B. G. Chandose AIT, 1st
Street north. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Salesman Wrapping pa
per, bags, toilet paper, Irvine, paper
boxes, paper specialties, line sell every
class business, drawing account and
commission. Give age, reference, mar
ried or single Western Branch Ma
tional Bag & Paper Co., Tacoma Bldg.
Chicago. ct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

The Austrians having lost three
quarters of their territory and all
heir money by starting this trouble,
here is a suspicion that anyone could
purchase implements of war of them
at bargain prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

It appears that the Presidents sal
airy is not to be taxed, but no doubt
some enterprising solicitor for the war
funds will see that he is touched up
for an equivalent amount.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

The people who complain about the
unsatisfactory stocks of Christmas
gifts the stores offer, are usually the
same ones who wait until the last
moment to buy them when the stocks
are almost sold out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Let US hope that after the war the
labor boards keep up their good work
and that no longer shall crops spoil
for lack Of help while in the cities
able bodied men sit on the park bench
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

dent in all measures which he pre-
sents to aid in the war and that will
favor the common people in carrying
the burdens resulting from the war.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

The German people bitterly regret
the war and severely blame their
rulers for not having exterminated
all the women and children of the
allied nations so that the latter would
have had to give up first.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Apparently some of the election
clerks in the doubtful districts are
holding on to the ballots until they
see how much OF majority their can
didates need.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

It is probable after the war that
the German chancellor will not spend
his time playing with dolls when the
American ambassador calls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Those workmen who are getting
SO a day in munition plants are like
ly to have abundant leisure to cult
yate their gardens as soon as the war
is over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Some people who growl about hav-
ing to give to the War Work fund.
should remember that some Novemb-
er Is coupons arecoming to them that
they would never have had if the Lib
srty bond campaign had not induced
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Also it is denied that there was
any bribery in the last election, as
the purchasable voters were merely
paid for their time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Some of us are opposed to executing
Kaiser Bill, as it releases him alto
gether too soon from the punishment
that is coming to him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

About now it is time to hear from
those big headed fellows that have
their teeth pulled to escape the draft
and are then exempted on account of
f1atfoot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Although all kinds of foods cost
90 to 100 per cent more than formerly
the people who raise and sell these
foods all claim that they aren't get
ting as much profit as they used to.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

If the railroad train refuses to stop
when you blow your auto horn, don't
feel it is necessary to cross in front
Of the locomotive in order to insist
on your right of way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

However these highly paid war
workers are said to have provided for
The lean times coming, by laying in
the most costly monographs and
pianos.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

The people who can't stand the
clean smell of the fall bonfire have to
stand later the miasmatic odor of
decaying leaves and vegetation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

After reading the title and looking
at the cover of the 1872 page Hughes
aircraft report, the average citizen
proceeds to instruct his neighbors a.
bout it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

1t IS hard to have entire faith in
thesuperiority of mind over matter,
when day laborer can get twice as
much pay as a school teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
them to practice thrift.

Sugar ration increased, but in our
opinion the morale Of the country is
safe, even if the candy factories don't
get any more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

FOR RENT-A furnished room also
a garage 325 Third Street S., Phone
316. 1tpd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

Association has offered So for the best
cheese entered by their members in
the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
0RSON P. COCHRAN
PIANO TUNER

Best work guaranteed. Call tele-
phone 233, or at the house, Kruger &
Wheelan Flats, 1st Street North.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER

Entered at the postoffice at Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin, as second class mail
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

The proper place for the Huns is not
"at" the peace table, but under it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
PHYSICIANS
W. MELVIN RUCKLE, NJ. D.

w. MELVIN RUChLE, M ID.
Practice limited to Eye, Ear, Nose
md Throat. Glasses fitted correctly
Eye and Ear Surgeon in Riverviev
Hospital, Office in Wood County Ma
ional Bank Block.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14

This Paper Is a Member of the
Wisconsin Patriotic Press Association
and Pledges It's uncomprOmising 10y
atty to Our Government In This War.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-14
Merlin Hull,
MARKET REPORT

Secretary of Stat,
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-24
PLANS FOR CHAUTAUQUA
TO Be HELD IN FALLON
Number OF Citizens Guarantee All
Expenses. Elaborate Program
For Five Night Course

Fallon is to have a Chautauqua
program in the fall similar to the
Chautauqua held In Reno, Winnie
mucca, Elko and the leading Califor-
MIA and Utah towns.
The Chautauqua is brought to
Fallon by the backing of the leading
professional and business men who
signed a contract for the series of
lectures and concerts with the Ell
lison-White Bureau.
Fallon's first Chautauqua is to be
five night affair and definite dates
will be announced later.
The people of Fallon and sur
rounding territory are assured a
program of the standard maintained
by Ellison-White company.
A community progressive enough
to support Chautauqua is a COM
munity to be congratulated, it brings
to the town the best there is in the
line of good music, good entertain
ment and good lectures
The value of the Chautauqua is
recognized in our present crisis by
our government who is using Chau-
tauqua lectures as medium of
reaching the people. President Will
son in a personal letter to the Chau-
tauqua managers thanked them for
their valuable assistance and urged
the continuance of the Chautadqua.
The men who are standing spons-
ers for the Chautauqua in Fallon so
far are: DR.. F. e. Nichols, d. E.
Williams, c. B. Likes, DR.. J. L.
Smith. A. L. Haight, DR.. e. F. Dun
bar, e, B. Loring. NJ. H. Wallace. B.
c. Archer, e L. Bingham, II. z. Roe.
Rev. J. A. Wachob, Fred Grob, c. e.
Bingham, E. e. Winters, L. Il. Cline,
DR.. G. M. Gardner. e. L. Berney. A.
J. Price and E. L. McKeown..
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-24
GRATIFYING SHOWING OF
POTASH IN Dixie VALLEY

/ A. L. Robinson who has been in
charge of drilling operations in the
Dixie Valley for the potash people,
came in few days ago after more
casing and other supplies and makes
very encouraging report of pro-
gress. Mr.. Robinson says they have
now reached a depth of fifty feet, the
last thirty two feet showing a very
dark, black muck, rich in potash.
At depth of about twenty feet they
struck a very small strata of low
grade trona.
Mr.. Woodson made qualitative
test of the new samples and states
that they will far exceed anything
they have yet found. Samples Of
the muck and leeched brine kas been
sent to the chemists for a complete
analysis. "If these samples test
what We have every reason to be-
lieve they WILL" said Mr. Woodson,
I'VE will have proved potash in COM
mercial quantities regardless of
what we may find at lower depth. :"
II is the plan to proceed with the
drilling until the brine pool has been
reached. Those interested in the
venture are very enthusiastic and
predict an early success.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-24
PASSING OF THE SLACKER
DRASTIC ACTION PLANNED
Governor Boyle Publically States
That County Assessors will Inyen
tory Property of Slackers

The peaceful life hitherto enjoyed
by that human anomaly commonly
known as the "slacker" will shortly
receive rude shock as the full
rights of a normal citizen are to be
forced upon him.
He has long been a problem alike to
his neighbors who are cheerfully
giving their best to the cause of
freedom and to the officials both of
the state and nation.
However. by virtue of the cure
which he is about to undergo. there
is no doubt that he will Immediately
be transformed into the most loyal
of the loyal, so far as upholding the
Government In its conduct of the war
is concerned, from the standpoint of
financial assistance.
Governor Emmett D. Boyle attend
ed and took an active pat IL the
meeting of the. Nevada Four Minute
Men Organization held in Reno last
week, and while in that city stated
publically that the county assessors,
with the assistance, If desired, of the
Community Councils of Defense
throughout the state, will shortly be
Instructed to take an exact and COM
plete inventory OF the property, both
real and personal, of every person
failing to contribute proportionately
with his neighbors, according to his
means, to the various Liberty Loans
md other war activities.
At the annual session of the State
Board of Equalization these slaekers'
assessments will be SO adjusted as to
include every piece of taxable prop
erty at its full cash value, as dis
tinguished from the S5 per cent basis
ordinarily used.
The Governor Is an ex offieio
Chairman of the State Tax Commits
sion and the plan has been approved
by the other members of that body.
One APPLICATION OF this remedy is
expected to effect the complete trans
formation of a Stacker into man
who will henceforth ever be found
waiting in line for the bank doors to
open on the first morning of subse-
qnent drives" ready to make his
subscription and place his means at
the disposal of the Government.
As local committees have been en-
gagged for some time past in ascer-
tanning the status of every person in
Churchill county, it is a certainty
that here, at least, no person can
hope to escape the dragnet, and it
will be a matter of qualification to
all patriotic citizens to note the pas
sing of he "slackers Club"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-24
MRS. LESTER R. PAGE DIES
SUDDENLY LAST FRIDAY
Follows Sudden Attack of Convul-
sions and Expired In
Few Hours

The announcement of the death
last Friday night of Mrs. Nita, wife
of Lester Page, bride of ten months
came as a shock to the large number
Of friends TO whom she had endeared
herself during her residence in this
valley.
Death was most unexpected as she
had been engaged in cheerful con-
versation with members of her fami-
y when she was suddenly seized with
IN attack of commissions and expired
in few hoprs without regaining
consciousness.
Deceased was the daughter of Mrs.
and, the late c. w. Wightman, and
WAS born in Wadsworth and was 81
years of age.
She was married June 27, 1917,
to Lester Page and after brief stay
IN Fallon the couple took up their
residence on the Fred M. Wightman
: aeh where they resided at the time
OF her death.
Besides the husband deceased is
nrviyed by her mother. sister
Doris. and two brothers, Lyle and
Del.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon In the First Baptist
church, Rev. J. A. Wachob officiat-
ing, and a quartette consisting OF
Messrs w. X. Davis and Chester A.
Dimond, and Mrs. L. E. Cline and
Mrs. B. c. Archer rendered several
electors. Mrs. F. E. Nichols pre-
sided at the organ.
Flowers In profusion adorned the
chancel and covered the casket, the
tribute of many friends.
The pallbearers were Fred Marsh,
Bennett Moyle, Harry Bussert, Frank
Milton, Fred Waidely and Frank
cushman.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-24
-FOUR MINUTE MEN MEET
IN STATE CONVENTION

There was convention Of the four
minute men of the state held in Reno
last week, at which this county
was represented by A. L. Haight, ].
Wallace Ferguson, Fred Grob and
Judge e. e. Winters.
There was an attendance of over
200, every county in the state being
represented.
The gathering was addressed by
President Clark Of the University of
Nevada and he was followed by the
Blind Signaller, Tom Skeyhill, whose
talk made a wonderful impression
on his hearers.
Before adjourning a permanent
organization of four minute men was
perfected.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-24
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ARRANGE FOR GALA NIGHT


The versatile group of young wo-
men of the Reclamation Service who
have had In charge the raffle of tick
cts for Liberty Loan Bonds report ex-
cellent success thus far In the sale OF
tickets and have planned meetings
for tonight In the Saltwater school
house and tomorrow, Thursday even
Ing In the Northam school house.
At each of these meetings there
will be a program of vocal music
consisting of solos and duets and the
closing hours will be devoted to
dancing.
Admission will be free the object
of the meetings being to aid the Lib
erty Loan drive In the sale Of tickets
for the rafie for Bonds representing
5000 each. thirteen of these to be
awardd.
Next Saturday night in the auditor
ium of the High cshool the drive for
the sale of these tickes will close with
program that will include many
unique and entertaining features
and those in charge of the affair
promise that there will not be . dull
moment throughout the evening.
The last of the tickets will be raf-
fed. the bonds awarded and the even
ing will conclude with q dance for
which excellent music has been en-
gagged.