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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor-E. w. Ellis.
City Clerk-Joseph Wheir, II
City Treasurer-Louis Schal
Assessor-Clark Lyon.
City Attorney. J. Jeffrey.
Justices of the Peace-F w Cal
.ins, Edward N. Pomainville
Chief of Police-R. S. Pavre
Health Officer-Dr. J. J. Lyoan.
Supt. of Public Works-E. Mccarthy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Most Of the business places will be
closed on Friday from II o'clock to
2 O'Clock in the afternoon to give
everybody an opportunity to pay their
respects to the drafted men who will
leave here on the C. M. & ST. Paul
train at the noon hour. Let every
body turn out and attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

President-F. 7. Wood.
treasurer. 7. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. ]. l. Daily.
Commissioners. P. ArpIa, Hrs.
:. j. Kaudy. The three officers also
act as commissioners and Prof G. w.
SchWede is an ex-officio ren1be~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Mrs. c. A Hatch entertained the
0~obers of the Entire Nous club at
home on Fourth Avenue North,
Monday evening. The regular pro-
gram was carried out and with it a
musical entertainment. Miss Della
Jones was the winner of the prize in
the word contest, after which light
refreshments were served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Maratha Socks, the eleven months
old daughter of Mr. Otto Socks, died
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Damitz, Tuesday evening, April %
The baby's mother, Mrs. Otto Socks,
died about year ago and Mr.. and
Mrs. Damitz have cared for the baby
up to the time of its death. The fun
eral services were held Thursday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock at the west side
Lutheran church, Rev. Thurow Off
eating
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Wilbur J. Berard, who has been en-
ployed at the J.R. Raglan Furniture
store the past seven years, resigned
his position Saturday and has gone
to work for the Nekoosa-E Edwards Pa
per Co., at Nekoosa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
Look at the Map; Buy Bonds.

Don't be fed on false hopes. Ger
many has been winning this war.
Look at the map today and see for
yourself. Only the United States can
defeat her. We have the men and the
machinery and the money. Contribute
your share of the money by investing
in Liberty bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
Don't Be Robbed: Invest in Bonds.

When the kaiser's armies entered
Belgium and northern France, they
Dotted the savings banks and the
safety deposit vaults. By lending
four money to your government, you
insure yourself against being robbed
9y the kaiser's armies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.

President-Geo w. Mead.
Vice President-Mrs. I. P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. c. E. Boles.
Treasurer-Mrs. Geo. M. Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

WANTED-Girls and women to do
general work at the State Tubercu-
"0'o-o"irm. Wales, Wisconsin.
-17re write the matron of
Wisconsin Steto Tuberculosis
Sarah H. James.
Matron
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Harold Hill left on Sunday evening
for Fort Meyers, Va, to receive train
ing in the transportation department
of the army.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Charles E. Blodgett of Marshfeld,
was a business visitor in this city on
Wednesday and while here was the
guest of Walter L, Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
LOCAL AND
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Sutor of Marsh
field were the guests of relatives in
this city the fore part of the week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
FARMERS SHOW PATRIOTISM
Purdue Agricultural Chief Says They
viii Take Big Part in Loan
Battle.
BY c. |. CHRISTIE
(superintendent, Department of Agri-
cultural Extension Purduel

oUl Tut Al EXtensIoF1, FuFdueJ
viii the farmers respond to the call
to invest in Liberty bonds? That was a
question at a recent organization meet
ing. 1t was with real satisfaction |
heard the county chairman reply in no
uncertain words that the farmers
would oyersubscribe their share. This
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Ave n. Their many friends wish
them long and happy welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Wednesday morning, April oath,
about s o'clock, Oscar SEVERN, fourth
hand at the Consolidated Paper mill,
suffered a fracture of the right arm
while turning the first felt off the rolls
The young mans arm was caught in
such a manner that it was twisted.
breaking the bone. The prompt ac-
tion of George Fahrner, the machine
tender, in stopping the machinery,
prevented what might have been a
more serious injury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

men that show a willingness to fight
for this great principle, is the wonder
ment of the world. Such sacrifice Is
beyond comprehension. When tbs
war is over and the benefits to the
world are realized then, and not until
then, Americans will receive their re-
ward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

Investing in Liberty bonds is the
safety first against paying tribute to
autocracy. Liberty bonds or tribute
which?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER

Established Nov. %, 1857.
$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 Its compromising 10y
atty to Our Government In This War.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
TIME TABLES OF
PASSENGER SERVICE
Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Going West

Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Going West
No. SO, Lv. Milwaukee ----7:35 a. m
No, 80, Ar. Fond du Lac---9;52 a. m.
No. SO, Ar. Grand Rapids---1:55 p. n.
No. SO, Ar Marshfeld-----2:45 D. m.
No. 9, Lv. Milwaukee D. m.
No. 9, Ar. Fond du Lac----6:55 p. N.
No. 9, Ar. Grand Rapids--10:55 p. m.
No. 9, Ar. Marshfeld- o. m.
Going East
No. 6, Lv. Marshfield-----4:2 a. m.
No. 6, Lv. Grand Rapids---5:20 a. m.
No. 6, Ar. Fond du Lac---8:50 a. m.
No. 6, Ar. Milwaukee 1850 a. m.
No. 16, Lv. Marshfeld- ---11:4O a. m.
No. Is, Lv. Grand Rapids 1888 .. m.
No. Is, Ar Fond du Lac---4:1O D. m.
Chicago Milwaukee & ST. Paul Ry.
Going North
No. rs, pass. (Sun. only 1923 .. n.
No. 5, pass. D. lex Sum- COS p. n.
No. 1, D. lex. Sun. )------5:l9 a. m.
Going South
No. 2, pass. daily--------9:4I .. m.
No. 6, pass. D. lex. SUM- 1913 n. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

500 Line.
20. 80I, Lv. Grand Rapids 9:25 a. N.
No. 801, Ar. st. Paul Loo o. m.
No. 803, Lv. Grand Rapids-3:55 p. m.
No. 803, Ar. Chippewa Falls-9:05 .. m.
Nekoosa Branch
Lv. G. Rapids $40 a. NJ, $40 p. III.
Ar. Nekoosa---9:25 a. M, 1855 p. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25

E. G. Doudna, the newly elected
Superintendent of our City schools,
was here Friday and Saturday, look
ing over our school buildings, confer
ing with Prof. Schwede and members
Of the School Board. While here he
was introduced to a large number of
our business men and was favorably
impressed with our school buildings.
heir equipment and apparatus. Those
who had the pleasure of meeting him
we're favorably impressed and believe
that the School Board have made an
excellent choice in the selection of our
new Superintendent of Schools. This
office acknowledges a social call.
Miss Helen Surman and Mr.. Peter
Tomsyck were united in marriage
Monday at nine o'clock at the st.
Lawrence Catholic church, Rev. FIR.
Ciszewski officiating. They were at
tended by Miss Jennie Minta and
Walter Tomsyck. The bride and her
attendant were both prettily gowned
in white satin while the groom and
his attendant wore the conventional
black. Mr.. and Mrs. Tomsyck left
on the afternoon train for a short
honeymoon trip and visit at the brioe,s
parents in Green Bay after which they
will go to housekeeping here at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
Green Bay & Western Ry.
Going East.

0. 2, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-25
Going West

10. 1, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
The awb

!Shs-His wife aiade a ma Of him.
He-Yss, but anybody that looks q
bin can tell 4 y . homemade ioh.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

tho overdress Is IS long as the under.
skirt at the back and considerably
shorter In front. This Is a new de-
velopment Of the tunic skirt which
Is destined to reappear In winter
gowns. The embroidered band on the
bnck portion is not so wide as 1t is on
the front.
The sleeves and collar are especial.
~ interesting because they are both
new departures. Both are as plain as
possible but each Is original. The
sleeves are cut full length and faring
but are trimmed away at the wrist un.
til the upper portion extends only a
few inches below the elbow. The up.
standing collar Is Of black crepe georg.
cite and is supported by a few very
small, unnoticeable wires.
Satin In black and in dark colors,
promises to be Of all fabrics the most
used for afternoon gowns. New drap.
ed skirts and new tunic skirts appear
and silver tinsel in embroidered bands
is sure to be followed by silver lace
In conjunction with them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

Now that women feel 1t a duty to
make afternoon gowns do service for
evening wear, the ingenuity Of costum-
ers Is put to the test. From one Of
the great Paris designers comes the
lovely gown pictured above and 1t Is
a triumph Of French discernment and
good taste; for 1t Is quiet enough for
daytime wear and distinguished
enough for evening. 1t Is of black
satin with embroidery in silver thread.
This combination appears also In
French millinery from the most au.
thoritative sources, but in hats black
frame velvet is used instead Of satin.
We may accept this gown as a critic
rion In hues and general make up Of
styles for the coming season. It has
a narrow, plain underskirt of moderate
length and Il straight hanging over-gar.
ment vaguely confined to the figure by
an easy girdle terminating in sash
ends. The girdle is made of satin
and that portion that encIrcles the
waist Is embroidered while the sash
ends are plain. The skirt portion of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
Lives 200 Years.

For more than 200 years, HARLEM OIL
the famous national remedy of ilolIani
has been recognized As an infallible RELIEF
from all forms Of kidney and bladder dis
orders. Its very age is proof that it must
have unusual merit.
II you are troubled With pains or aches
h the. back, feel tired in the morning,
headaches, Indigestion, insomnia, painful
sr too frequent passage Of urine. irritation
or stone In the bladder, you will almost
certainly find relief in GOLD MEDAL.
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This is the good
eld remedy that has stood the test for
hundreds Of years, prepared in the proper
quantity and convenient form to take.
It il imported direct from Holland lab.
eratories, and you can get it at any
drug store. II 10 . standard, oldtime
home remedy and needs no introduction.
Each capsule contains one dose Of hys
lrops and 10 pleasant and easy to take;
Fhey will quickly relieve those stiGened
loints, that backache, rheumatism, lum.
lust" ete. Your money promptly !refuhd.
ID Il they do not relieve you. But be surs
70 get the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand
u boxes, three siSes.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

There Is really an endless assert.
hient Of blouses all ready for women
who look to the blouse more than ever
to provide them variety In their mp.
parel. Since we may not have 40
many frocks, what with the scarcity
Of wool and labor and everything, we
must turn to the blOuses made Of cot.
tons or those Of silk to add the spice
Of variety to skirts and suits that are
serving overtime.
Blouses are Of two characters
those that are moderate In p~rice-any.
where from about three dollars to
eight or ten-and those that employ
lavish Of diflcult handwork that
brings their value up to two or three
times the outside price Of those 10 the
other class. 1t seems Inconsistent to
talk Of wartime economy In the same
breath with these e%xtravagantly priced
Affairs. but It Is not always 90; some
Of them are remarkably durable. The
blOuseS that most women will buy,
however. are the moderately priced
models that are new and smart IN de-
sign. French wolfe, fine batiste and
georgette crepe r the materials to
select-no matter what the price-for
It n not 10 the materials but IN the
laces and other decorative features
that take much lime TO make, that the
high value lies. Women who know
how 70 Do exquisite ~needlework have
the advantage because they ran do
this exacting handwork for themselves.
Fine oreandie 10 another material that
helps solve the problem Of dainty
olouses at moderate prices.
0eorsetts remains q great favorite
and the two new models shown In the
pictuSe for tAu are Of this delicate
and beautiful material. They are
AMONG the considerable number that
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

A congressman praising Americas
marvellous war pr huction. said the
other day:
Our war work Is going to be 80
splendid that 1t will make other coun.
tries seem like poor whites beside US.
"Y0u know the poor white story!
It's a story about a mar in Il Missis.
stppl village who squatted down on bis
porch-at seven o'clock In the morning
and sat hour after hour motionless
except for the steady movement OF bis
Jaws chewing niggerhead.
"Finafly his wife came to the door
and said In a despairing kind Of voice:
saint ye goIn' to work todavT'
Nope said the man.
"'Why not?' she whined.
~'Aln't got time.'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

In front of ME the challenge, Halt"
given in English rang out. and one Of
the finest things I have ever heard on
the western front took place.
From the middle Of our line some
Tommy answered the challenge with,
Jaw, go to hi" 1t must have been
the man who had sneezed or who had
Improperly cut the barbed wire; he
wanted to show Fritz that he could
die game. Then came the volley. Ma.
chine guns were turned loose and sew
eral bombs were thrown In our rear.
The Boche in front Of me was looking
down his sight. This fellow might
have, under ordinary circumstances.
been handsome, but when I Viewed him
from the front Of his rife he had the
COLLINS Of childhood Imagination rele-
gated to the shade.
Then came q fash In front Of me, the
flare Of his rihe-and my head seemed
to burst. A bullet had hit me on the
left side Of my face about half an
inch from my eye. smashing the cheek
bones. ! put my hand to my face and
fell forward. biting the ground and
kicking my feet. I thought I was dy.
Ing. but. do you know. my past life did
not unfold before me the way It does
In novels.
The blood was streaming down my
tunic. and the pain waA awful. When
I came to I said to myself, Emp, old
boy, you belong in Jersey City, and
you'd better get back there o. quickly
a. possible"
The bullets were cracking overhead.
I crawlcd 4 few feet back to the Ger.
man barbed wire. and In q STOPPING DO
sitton. guiding myself BY the wire,
went down the line looking for the
lane W had cut through. Before
reaching this lane I came to q linn
form which seemed like Z bar Of oatl
hanging over the wire. In the din
light I could. see that it, hands wsrs
b1ackened. and knew Il was the bod
Of one Of my mates. I put my HAND
on his head, the top Of which had beer
blown Of By q bomb. Nv nnesrs sanl
Into the hole. I pulled ny hand bach
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
Lemon Juice
For freck|es
Glrisl Make beauty lotion q.
home Tor 4 few cents. Try III

Squeeze the Juice Of two lemons lpto
. bottle containing three nuaces Of
orchard white, shake well, and you
have a quarter pint Of the best freckle.
sunburn and tan lotion, and complex.
lon whitener. at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet countes will
supply three ounces Of orchard white
Tor a few cents! Massage this sweetly
fragrant lotion into the lace, neck,
arms and hands and see how freckles,
sunburn and tan disappear and how
clear, soft and white the skin becomsA
Yesl It Is harnless.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

strands Of the cut barbed wire on the
ground. waiting for q challenge and
the inevitable volley Of rife Ore. Moth.
ing happened. l suppose the fellow
who cut the barbed wire improperly
was the one who had sneezed about
half an hour previously. What We
wished him would v make bis new
year u happy one.
The officer, In my opinion, at the
noise Of the wire should have given the
four-tap signal. which meant. "On your
own. get back to your trenches as
quickly as possible" bur again he must
have relied on the spiel that Old Pep
per had given us In the dugout. "Per-
sonally l believe that that part Of the
German trench is unoccupied." Any
way. We got careless. but not so care.
less that we sang patriotic songs or
made any unnecessary noise.
During the intervals of falling star
shells we carried on with our wire cut
ting until at last we succeeded In get
ting through the German barbed wire.
At this point we were only ten feet
from the German trenches. II we were
discovered, we were like rats In q trap.
Our way was cut off unless We ran
along the wire to the narrow lane we
had cut through. With our hearts In
our mouths We waited for the three
tap signal to rush the German trench.
Three taps had gotten about halfway
down the line when suddenly about ten
to twenty German star shells were
fired all along the trench and landed
in the barbed wire In rear Of Us. turn.
ing night into day and silhouetting US
against the wall of light made by the
flares. In the glaring light We were
confronted BY the following unpleasant
scene.
All along the German trench, at
about three-foot intervals, stood a big
Prussian guardsman with his rifle at
the aim, and then We found out why
we had not been challenged when the
man sneezed and the barbed wire had
been improperly cut. About three feet
In front Of the trench they had con-
structed a single fence Of barbed wire
and we knew III chances were one
thousand to n Of returning alive.
We could not rush their trench on &C.
count of this second defense. Then
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
v.seats Have Murdered rheusanda

U.seats Have Murdered r~heusanda
There u q danger lest familiarity.
even with such q monstrous crime 90
unrestricted U-boat warfare, should
breed indifference to its enormity.
says an exchange. Therefore, Il II
well to bear in mind that, except when
the attack IL made on fighting ships or
transports carrying fighting men, the
torpedoing Of ships and sending men
to their death far out at sea, 10 simply
murder. unredeemed By any extenuat.
Ing circumstances Whatsoever, Just
how great Z bill Of Indictment 10 b.
Ing drawn up By the German admiralty
against itself II seen u ne statement
given by the government leader 10
the house of commons, that up 20 FEB.
ruary. 1918, the German U.boats had
killed 1870 noncombatant British
men. women and children. This, be II
noted, IL exclusive II the murders done
upon peoples Of other nationalities,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
When You Put Lace On.

WV VIII
We are not doing much in the way
Of fancy work nowadays. Knitting
takes up an u spare time. and to X
we devote our energy. But perhaps
you will have occasion to sew some
lace on a curvlng edge--like that Of 4
centerpiece-and II you do. writes =
correspondent, here Is a little trick
dlvulged BY a woman who Is experi.
snced' 10 such thlngs. Roll the lace m
. little roll and tie It with. q thread 10
that It Will not unroll. Then dip the
straight edge In hot water. Just the
edge. and about half the width Of the
lace. Wiring the water out and dry the
lace, still In the little roll. When II Il
dry the inside will be slightly shruuk.
10 that It will measure less than the
outside. and 40 you will have less dIf.
nculty IN hitting Il to the curved sdses
Of the centerpisce.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22

either slip on over the head or fasten
along n shoulder. In the blouse at
the left two colors are used-a panel
at the front In color Joined to the
white Of the blouse by beadwork.
Hemstitching Is used In yoile or other
cottons and In silks to introduce a be-
coming touch Of color by Joining It to
white blouses. This blouse has the
round neck finished with a frill and the
bands OF ribbon laid over the cuffs,
which are among new style features.
The blouse at the right Is Of geor.
gette IN a pale color. braided with SOU.
tache In the same shade. It fastens
on the shoulder under a collar that 10
ornamented with two small silk GOV.
cred balls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
A Quick Turn.

This Inn was built In old colony
times. Some Of the crockery on this
very table Il more than n hundred
pears Old"
How long have you had this Due
teri" the guest Observation-Disclosures
Courier-Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
His Range of Vision


"A private somewhere in Franco >.
ported sick with loss of sight n.
medical officer went through ,he ,or,"
Of testing. placing the letters 4
front OF the wouid.be blind one ~
marking:
do you see these, my NAM"
mo. sir" was the answer, =
The NJ. O. then procured a whl,.
dinner plate and placed it a tss
inches from the mans eyes -, N.
same time asking:
what Is this, my MANI"
Half a franc, SIR" came the an,
swer
Very good guess, indeed" said IA.
NJ. o.; "and now let me tell yon when
you get to the front line trench and
catch a Prussian guard you'n thInt
he's a bantam"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-08-22
The otaonosla
" have q 1reless cooker"
= can 30 you one better. ! have .
umokeless husband"

s.ey.. XII M ! 11Ssiss'faE!Gs. VII ...:.
~ oee9aeh Anl Bowel IsVablo. Pssfesuy Asso'