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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
EFFECTIVE PLAN u
TO KILL BORERS
Apple and Peach Trees Should Be
'Wormed" Twice Yearly.
REMOVE BY MEANS OF KNIFE
Combined Scrapina and Goueing In
strument Is VaIuabIe-Protectors
of Various Materials Are
Used by Orehardists.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The most effective method OF reduc
ing injury TO fruit trees by certain
borers, as the peach and apple tree
borers, is to worm" the trees regu
larly in the spring and fall of each
year. Previous TO wOrming, the earth
should be removed from around the
crown of the tree to depth of four
or five inches and the trunk brushed
or scraped free of bark and loose dirt.
With a little experience the worker
can readily locate the borerS In their
burrows and remove them by means of
a knife, stiff wire or other suitable
tool
A combined scraping and gouglng in
strument is in use in the South and
is reported to be q valuable tool in
WOrming. A piece Of steel bar or a
suitable waste steel strip around the
farm is fiattened out along about two
thirds of it's length into a dull blade
two or three inches wide and gradu-
ally tapered to a point. The point
is bent out and slightly upward to form
hook for gouging the insects in their
burrows. The other end of the blade
is fastened firmly into a u or IA inch
piece of wood for a handle, as a sec
ton cut from an old noe or shovel
handle. The whole tool is not more
than Is or 20 inches long.
In worming care should be taken not
to cut the sound bark or wood more
than necessary, and the cutting should
he done vertically. Carelessness in the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
rutHnrfrE fhHf nHye Ear

Cutvorffs that nave BEEN p-,,ri, >
a serious pest TO alfalfa growers {,
many sections OF the Southwest bavs
been successfully controlled by noison-
ed bran mash, at cost of appro1i-
mately 81 per acre. according 70 re-
ports Of entomologists Of the United
States department Of agriculture who
conducted tests In alfalfa fields In
Arizona.
About IS per cent Of the larvae were
killed by this treatment, and arsenate
OF lead seemed to be fully as effective
as. paris green in the experiments. It
was possible TO tell three days after a
field had been treated whether or not
the method was effective. The follow
ing is the standard formula for nrenar-
ing poisoned mash for this purpose;
Fifty pounds wheat bran. ? pounds
paris green or 4 pounds powdered ar
senate Of lead, 6 finely chopped or
anges or lemons. Bring the whole mix
ture tosthe consistency of a stiff dough
by the addition Of low-grade molasses,
such as is used In cattle rations. adding
water when necessary. Distribute this
bait by broadcasting over the infested
field, taking care TO sprinkle it thinly
but evenly throughout the field. In case
bran cannot be obtained readily. mid
dlings or alfalfa meal may be substi-
tuted.
With this mash distributed as direct
ed there is no danger of poisoning cat
tie or domestic animals that Craze In
the field where 1t has been placed. The
mash should be scattered in the field
Immediately after it is prepared. II,
however, 1t is left standing about the
house, it should be kept out of the
reach of children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
VEGETABLE MATTER
TO INCREASE CROPS
Liberal Supply of Humus Is One
of Greatest Factors.
Many Enterprising Farmers Are Grow.
Ing Leguminous Crops and Turn
Ing Them Under-Method
Adopted on Virginia Farm.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
In many sections of the Eastern
States where the soil has become worn
by continual cropping, the addition of
q liberal supply Of humus for vege-
table matter is one Of the greatest
factors necessary to increase the pro-
duction Of crops. To supply this need
many enterprising farmers are grow
ing legume crops and turning them
under. That the farmers who have
adopted this practice are being amply
repaid Is shown by the increased yields
which they are able to secure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
PORK
BURIED FIVE
YEARS AGO

Columbus, Ohio-Digging in one of
his fields adjoining the Sandusky river
last week, Henry Bergman, former
commissioner of Sandusky county, I'm
earthed a barrel of picked pork which
was evidently deposited there and
buried by the flood of March 1918.
The federal inspection stamp proved
it's date. The barrel was intact, the
brine held securely and the pork in
prime condition. Mr.. Bergman esti-
mates that the value of the find is
$140-its value having more than
doubled since it was buried
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
GREAT CARE FOR LIVE STOCK
Animals Represent Considerable Capt.
tai and Should Receive Proper
Feed and Shelter.

Raising livestock requires a higher
order of intelligence and greater care
than growing crops. Animals must
have care and attention. They repre-
sent considerable capital and for this
reason it is highly desirable that they
be fed and sheltered That is one
reason why men who raise live stock
are generally very alert and progress
siYe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
Spring Is Nice, But

Lack of fresh vegetable food and in
terrupted, changing habits make these
trying weeks for anyone inclined to
constipation. Foley Cathartic Tab
let's are just the thing for indigest-
ion, biliousness, gas on stomach, fur
red tongue, headache, or other con-
dition indicating clogged bowels.
Cause no bad after effects. Sold ev-
cry where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
If You Need Help.

c. c. Herbst of Minneapolis, MINI,
is connected with The Labor Hub
Agency, l II Marquette Avenue, Min
neapolis, Minnesota, who makes a
speciality Of securing competent help
for railroad, contractors, lumber
camps, farmers, gardeners, dairys, fac
tories, carpenters, restaurants and no.
tells. Reader, if you are in need of
any such help, we can vouch for this
agency taking interest in furnishing
you the necessary help wanted. Let
your wants be known by addressing
Mr.. c. c. Herbst, who is a brother-in-
law of ours. He will take care of the
rest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
PREPARE
AGAINST THE
White GRUB

Madison, Wis.-The white grub,
which levied very heavy tax on Wis
consin farmers on it's last visit to the
state, is due to make another call this
season.
H. F. Wilson, of the Agricultural Elk
pertinent S alton, predicts that the
pests will appear in greatest number
in those sections Of the state in which
they inflicted the heaviest damage in
1915, the year of their last visit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

use of wOrming tools may result in
more damage to the trees than would
be caused by the insects. After trees
have been wOrmed it is desirable, If
practicable, to go over them again q
few days later, when the location of
any larvae missed during the first ex-
animation will usually be indicated by
the eXuded frass. After the worming
has been completed the earth should
be replaced around the trees, and In
the case of spring worming of peach
trees it should be mOunded around the
base of the trunk to a height of 8
to 10 inches. This will cause the
bOrerS to enter the bark somewhat
higher and facilitate their detection
and removal
Washes for 6orers.
Washes of various materials have
been recommended for use on fruit
trees to repel adult insects from de-
posting their eggs or to prevent the
entrance into the bark of newly
Matched larvae These washes are to
be applied after the spring worming,
and before the adult insects have
issued and begun to deposit eggs. Ger
tain caustic washes have also been
recommended for use at the time Of
fall worming, to destroy by contact any
of the young larvae that many have
escaped the hooking" and "worming"
methods. Reliance in bOrer control
should be placed on wOrming, using
washes merely as an adjunct
Protectors.
Tree protectors of various materials
and styles have been long recommend
ed and are more or less used by or
chardists. They are intended princi-
pally to protect peach, apple and other
fruit trees from attack by borers, mice
and rabbits. They are placed around
the tree trunk and extend from q few
inches below the surface of the ground
to a foot or more above the ground
level.
Heavy wrapping paper and tarred
paper wrapped around the tree trunk
and securely fastened with strong
twine have been used extensively as
well as wooden veneer protectors. CYL
fn5srs of wire screening are employed
with the idea Of preventing the adults
Of apple-tree borers from deposfting
their eggs on the lower part Of the
tree
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
HANDPICKING OF BEAN SEED
Not Long Nor Laborious Job as They
Are Larger Than Wheat or Bar
iey-keeps Crop Pure.

The handpicking of the beans is not
a long nor laborious job as the bean
is much larger than the barley or wheat
grain. Those who have tried it declare
most enthusiastically in favor of this
careful method of bean selection. At
ter the beans have once been hand
picked it is relatively easy to keep the
seed pure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Rudolph Weight was given
pleasant surprise on Thursday after
noon in honor of her birthday. About
fifty friends and neighbors gathered
to pay her honor on this day of her
birth. Delicious refreshments were
served and a delightful afternoon was
reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
PAINT Is GREAT BEAUTIFIER
Wise Farmers Keep Their Homes and
Buildings Painted to Protect Lum-
Der From Decay

Paint is a great beautifier of prop
erty. A coat or two of paint has sold
many homes and perhaps kept many
owners from trying to sell. AS an in
vestment in up-keep paint saves the
high cost Of building materials. Wise
men keep their houses and barns
painted to protect the lumber from
decay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
DAMAGE TO TREES BY HAIL
Degree of Injury Depends Largely on
Species-Hackberr and Elm
Are Very Resistant.

GBy w. ]. MORRILL,. Colorado Agricul-
tural College, Fort Collins)
The degree of hail injury to trees
depends largely on the tree species.
Those with large crowns, slender
stems, brittle branches and tender
bark suffer most. Box elder, cotton
wood and other poplars, and soft
maple suffer severely. Elm and hack
berry are very resistant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
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MORE FOOD NEEDED

Prepared by the United States
. department Of Agriculture
: Notwithstanding the in ;
crease in production of staple
! crops in the United States in )
1917, there is need for more
: food. Taking into account our
. own need, the needs Of the ma
: lions associated with US in this
. war. and the needs Of friendly
: neutral nations. our best efforts
will be required to provide
: enough food in 1918. Whether
the war continues or not, the
: demands on this country be-
!. cause of the increasing pOpula-
ton and the needs of Europe,
will be great. An especially E,
strong demand will be made Oh
. this country for meats and live
stock"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

The soldier and the farmer are
eager to do their full share. Both in
cur risks. Very many civilians are
equally eager to do their share but
may not appreciate the opportunity
to serve in the field of agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs Louis Reichel received
word the past week from their son.
Louis at Philadelphia, Pa, announc-
ing his marriage to Miss Vera Louise
Strock of that city, which occurred
on March 18th, last. His parents,
sisters and friends in this city were
highly pleased over the announce
ment and join in extending congratu-
lations to the young couple. Louis
was formerly a resident of this city
where he is well known and we'll liked
The newly weds will receive a cordial
reception whenever they come west
to visit the old home town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
PIGEONS FOR FOOD PURPOSES
Birds Are in Glass by Themselves, Pro
ducine Meat Only and Doing
That Quickly.

For food purposes pigeons are
usually cIassed with poultry. Gull
turally they are in class by them
selves, producing meat only, producing
I. very quickly, and under conditions
that do not admit of growing any other
creature used for food.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
WAR FUEL SLOGANS

prepared by the United States De-
partment of AgricuIture.)
Keep up with the war pro-
gram-burn wood.
Cut a cord and help win the
war.
Save coal for munition indus
tries by burning war fuel.
Now is the time to cut wood.
Coal is scarce-there's "wood
to burn"
Wood is wartime fuel-cut it
and burn it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
OUR LEADING WAR FOODS

prepared by the United States
Department of Agriculture)
"The situation is such that
chief emphasis should be given
to the production Of the great
staple food products, with spe-
cial stress on wheat and hogs,
the leading war foods. 1t is be-
lieved that the necessary pro-
duction can be secured through
the use of the best-known farm
methods, but it may be neces-
sary to a small extent to. sacri-
fee certain of the less important
farm crops temporarily in the
interest Of others which rank
highest in Importance as food
for man. Above all, sound farm
practice, including well-estab-
lished crop rotations with le
gumes, should not be interfered
with. This Is in the interest
chiefly of crops In future years"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

IT'S not the largest number of
subscribers always that makes the
best advertising medium Advertise
ers want to reach the common peo-
pie, who do most of their buying local
w IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

The United States can not afford to
have a single foot of ground that is
unproductive in 1918. Remember
flood fights"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

An investment in knowledge always
pays the best interest.-Benjamin
Franklin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Resolve to advertise and use the
columns of the WOOD COUNTY RE-
PORTER freely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11
For reliable NEWS read the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER.

Until bankers and business men
show active interest in public welfare
movements they may expect to be
MISUNDERSTANDING worse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

You get better advertising re-
suits from the local newspaper than
any other way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Reporter Want Ads bring results
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-04-11

Growers in Southwest Success
fully Control Worms.
Nearly 100 Per Cent Of Larvae De-
stroyed by Poisoned Bran Mash
Bait Distributed Evenly Over
the Infested Field.

prepared by the United States Depart
nent Of Agricultural
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22
AMERICANS FOUGHT
FIRST REAL BATTLE
AND WON VICTORY
Claim of Germans That 1888
We're Taken Prisoners
May Be True
By j. w. T. Mason
Omitted Press War Expert)

New York, April 22-Ameriean troops
have fought at Seieheprey their first
real battle of the war, and have come
through the engagement with victory.
All previous attacks by the Germans
against the American positions in east
ern France have been raids or recon
%naissances for the purposes of securing
information for Won Hindenburg. The
assault this weekend at Seicheprey,
however, was not of this character. 1t
shows every evidence of having been an
attempt by Hindenburg to seize per-
~manently the village held by the Amer
leans, and to improve the German po-
%sitions opposite that part of General
Pershing S line.
Failure to accomplish this purpose
was complete. The official Berlin report
that the Germans destroyed enemy
works" in the American positions is un-
important, in view of the fact that the
Germans were forced back to their
own lines. The purpose of Hindenburg to
consolidate the American-held sector
with the German front is sufficiently
indicated by the action of the Germans
in remaining over night in the Ameri-
can positions they had temporarily oe,
Icupied.
1t is apparent that the Americans
made a strategic retirement before the
initial rush of the Germans, either the
German force was largely superior in
numbers or because a German barrage
fire gave indications of cutting off the
Americans. The counter attack of Per
shing's fighters demonstrates eonelu-
sively that the original retirement,
however, wa well devised and succeed
ed in its purpose of conserving the Am
eriean forces for a more favorable as
sault.
The German claim of 1873 prisoners be-
ing captured may be true. The Ameri-
Fans very probably would be reluctant
to obey orders to fall back in their first
encounter with the enemy. Hesitancy on
the part of an advanced unit to retire
may well have caused its isolation by
barrage fire and its necessary eapitula-
ton. Americans have a certain quality
of recklessness which may cause Oecas-
ional mistakes like this, but which IN
the end means victory.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22
TRY JOURNAL WANT ADS
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks-Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says d.. Edwards, a Well.Known
Ohio Physician

DR.. F. M. Edwards for IL years treated
scores of women for liver and bowel
ailments. During these years he gave to
his patients a prescription made of a few
well-known vegetable ingredients mixed
with olive oil, naming them DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. You will know them by
their olive color.
These tablets are wonder.workers on the
liver and bowels, which cause a normal
action, carrying off the waste and poison
Gus matter in ones system.
Ifyou have a pale face, sallow look, dun
eyes, pimples, coated tongue, headaches, a
~listless, no-good feeling, all out of Sorts
inactive bowels, you take one of Dr.
Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for a time
and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women as well as men
take DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sue
cessful substitute for calomel-now and
then just to keep in the pink of condition
l0c and 25c per box. All druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22
Rural Life Week
VIII Be Observed In
All Rural Schools

An agricultural and rural life week
will be conducted in ali the rural schools
of Marion county during the week Of
April 1926. The particular agricultural
interests Of each community will be the
basis Of the subjects taught.
For example, in dairying communities
the boys will read selections on "Feed-
ing the Dairy Cow" and "Improving
the Herd" and the girls 4"The Use Of
Milk as Food" There will be discussion
Of the amount Of production per cent
of butterfat, cost Of feeding and other
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22
SENATOR STONES FJNERAL

Nevada, Mo-, April 1S--The funeral
of Senator William J. Stone was held
here today. Knight Templar and other
fraternal organizations escorted the re-
mains to the church where services
were read by Rev. J. l.. Marshall OF
Kansas City. The funeral train arriv-
ed here at four a. m. from jefferson
City, where the body lay in state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22
COREGA
Holds False Teeth Firmly
In Month
1t Prevents Sore Gums

Gums shrink or swell and plates be
come loose, which is no fault of the
Dentist. An application Of C0REGA
sif'ed evenly ON the Dental Plate re-
heves these conditions. 1t holds the
Plate firmly and comfortably in posi-
tion. Also promotes mouth hygiene.
25e at Drug Stores and Dental Sup
ply Houses. Your Druggist can get it
from his wholesaler. Free sample
from Corega Chemical CO.. Cleveland
Ohio.-Adv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22

and rythm, emphasized in her own
mosaic bits Of composition, several of
which Mrs. Kerry will sing tonight.
These songs and all other songs by
Mrs. Kerry are published under the
name Of Katherine Glen. All royalties
from Mrs. Kerry's songs are to 90 to
the Red Cross of America during the
period of the war.
Mrs. Kerry and DR.. Chace both give
their services in this recital and al
proceeds go to the Willamette chapter
American Red Cross.
The program will close with the Star
~Spangled Banner, first, third and
fourth verses sung by Mrs. Kerry, the
audience joining in the chorus. A sill
yer offering will be taken during the
evening.
The program which will begin at
eight o'clock follows:
Organ-War March (Athalit ..-........
-----... -.-...-.., -.-.. Mendelssohn
Songs-Thank God for a Garden.
-------.- -.-.-.--.- .-.---.-.-..-.. Del Riego
The Morning Wind ....... Branseombe
1t Is Lilac Time .....-.-... Hildreth
Organ-The Question --......-
The Answer .......-..-. WoIstenholme
ISongs-I Once Loved a BoY.-Needham
Old Street Ballad, words popular
in Dublin about 1900 .......... Irish
Cossaek Lullaby, .~--.Bockmetieff
QS07-1S9D
Passing By .-..-~...Purgell (16S-1740)
Disqualification ...-..-. Every
Intermezzo ----.-.-.------.... GailaertS
.Songs-The Bluebird ..-.-
Little Moon ....
Hope lin manuscript .~..-~...
Entreaty ------ $500. -
Twilight ..--.-... -... -...-.
Good Night ........- Katherine Glen
u \
Mrs. A. n. Bush is entertaining as
guests this week. her mother. Mrs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22
economic problems of interest to dairy.
ing communities.

SSNnOHiAN PAVDiehho VI iultIeoI 10 udlTy'
ing communities.
The studies of the week will be thor.
oughly practical and local and based
on the every day experience OF the boy
and girls. The purpose of this rural life
week in the schools is to bring the at.
%tention Of the pupils to the great Amer
lean problem and that is the market
basket.
The schools Of Marion county will do
everything possible to increase the food
supply and the weeks discussion of
farm products is to interest the children
in doing their share.
To insure the success of the rural life
week, it was given a try-out by Miss
Florence Beardsley in the White school
during the week of March 2.30. On
Saturday of that week, the people of the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Dick and
daughters, Dorothy, Pauline and Fran
ces. were the guests of Salem friends
yesterday, having motored up for the
day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Bishop, aae-
companied by their sons, Robert and
Charles Kay, motored to Albany yes
terday for the day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-04-22

John Hughes of Portland, and her
aunt, Mrs. Ella Young, also of Port
land. The visitors will remain in Sa-
lem for a week or more.