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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07


climate Of Europe in 1900 years, The
Germans say it is growing hotter in
France.
A friend asks what should be done
with anyone who believes the Huns
will voluntarily keep the promises
they make in the Peace treaty? Well,
good judges are divided whether they
should be confined in home for the
feeble minded, or be allowed at large
with guardians appointed over their
property.
Millions have been spent to pre-
vent the railroad accidents that kill
a few hundred passengers every year,
but no one ever thought to do any
thing to prevent the influenza from
carrying off 100000 people.
Before the Huns get peace, they
nay conclude it is best to make some
effort to pass as human beings.
In these days when shoe prices are
limited to 1920, it is desirable to
speak very respectfully to the cobler.
Now that alcoholic liquors are de
dared to be an unsuitable remedy for
Influenza, some people wiz conclude
hat it is undesirable to have it.
In advertising for $500 more stem
,graphers, the government does not
absolutely require that they wear
kirts Up to their knees.
The men Of Grand Rapids pledge
heir enthusiastic support to the can
ing and preserving movement, but
heir assistance so far consists merely
in eating the product.
OF course the farmers still claim
farming doesn't pay, but it is noticed
that the automobile dealers spend a
lot Of time drumming their trade.
Some of the business men celebrate
Fire Prevention Day annually by
cleaning up their stores and stuffing
the infammable material out Of sight
in the basement.
So far as observed the fear Of in
iuenza germs doesn't lead the boys
to hold the girls any less tightly at
the dances.
IF some of these Intoxicated mo-
florists were fined more than SO, .
there might be fewer $4,000 damage
suits in the higher courts.
The poultry dealers claim there is
no money raising hens, which is just
the way other folks talk when they
want to discourage competition
They are now curing insane people
by taking cut their teeth and remov-
ing their tonsils, but so far no one
has cured anyone Of brain fever by
amputating their big toe.
Color of chiIdren's shoes restricted
to black, brown or white, but there
win be only one color after they have
worn them cut to play a few times.
1t is felt by the Huns that if they
don't get peace soon, they will be ter
Eibly handicapped in getting ready to
start another war.
One Of our leading naturalists has
discovered evidence that that very
knowing and willy critter, the 'possum,
came from Germany.
Anxious Inquirer writes asking
what Will become after the war of
the munition workers who now get
$1,000 a day? Dunno, but feel sure
the soldiers in the trenches who pro-
tcct them for SLIGO day, won't give
them any job no matter how cheap
they are willing to work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07

The first spring hunting in violation
Of the law has been discovered across
the river from La Crosse in Minnesota.
Fred Allen of La Crescent paid a fine
Of $28 and costs and his gun and boat
were cOnfscated by the warden.
A number of La Crosse potato
spectators who have been holding
supplies all winter have been hard hit.
The price here dropped suddenly from
IS cents to 50 cents per bushel Some
of the men bought the tubers at 81 a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07
Personal and Local

FOR RENT-M. J. McRaith resi-
dence in first ward. House has bee
entirely remodeled inside and electri
lights installed, papered and painte
Enquire of B. G. Chandose AT, Is
Street north. If.
The elected candidates feel pro
foundry grateful that the country i
safe.
Never present books Of poetry to
burglar. Better slip down to the tele
phone and call the police who vii
operate on the Unconditional Sur
render plan.
Mrs c. p. Gross and children lef
today for Reedsburg, Wis, where
they will make their future home
Mr.. Gross is now employed there
Some one asks what has become OF
our proper lady friend who always
used to say limb" for "leg." Vel
last heard from she was ordering the
dressmaker to cut her skirts three
inches shorter.
Mr.. ara hrs. Joe Arnold are rejoic-
ing over che arrival Of a baby boy
born October 28th.
While the people in the towns are
eagerly awaiting the election returns
from the back districts, the same are
calmly resting on the mantel piece
until the ballot clerks wives go ur
town on their next shopping trip.
WANTED-A competent girl for
general homework. Good wages and
no washing. Mrs. E. p. Arpin If
The Huns agree to our peace terms
Also formerly they agreed to the neu-
trality Of Belgium Also to peace in
Russia without annexations or indem-
mites.
A baby girl was born Saturday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs Mike Far
rell at their home on Baker street.
Statesmen AND OTHERS IN
NON : ESSENTIAL BUSINESS
SELL GROCERIES, Onesof Worlds
largest Grocers, Capital over $1,000,
O00.00) wants ambitious men in every
locality to sell direct to consumer ma
tionally known brand Of groceries,
teas, coffees, spices paints, oils, stock
foods, etc. Big line, easy sales. Val
ues beat 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, Ill.
Rev. ~ j. Breed has his study of
ffice in the Wood County National
Bank building and Office hours are
fixed from 900 to 1890 a. m. and 80
to 2:30 p. m.
1t has not been observed that the
prosperous business man who bought
a $50 Liberty bond displays his but
ton any less conspicuously than any
one less.
The Boches are unable to decide
whether to take their licking now, or
have the pleasure Of looking forward
to it until next spring.
Chas. Philleo is back from Duluth,
Minnesota, where he has been en-
ployed for some time He says that
Duluth is a great city.
1t is amazing how the kids will take
hold Cleanup Day, if you announce
that the rubbish will be burned in a
bonfire containing two or three roast
potatoes.
As we are warned that food will
long be scarce, even after the war,
it is to be hoped that some of our
cautious farmers will be emboldened
to keep pig this winter.
Kenneth l. Smith, Coast Artillery,
writes he has landed safely in Europe
after very rough passage.
Although scientists claim there has
been no appreciable change in the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07

Everyone thinks his own industry
is essential, and even the candy max
ers feel the morale of the nation will
be hopelessly shattered unless the
dear girls get their boxes of chocolate
as usual all done up with red ribbon
and color printing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07
Cut This Quit Is Worth None.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
1885 Sheffield Ave, Chicgo, H., writ
ing your name and address clearly.
You viii receive in return a trial
package containing Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, for Coughs, colds and
Group, Foley Kidney Pills and Car
hartic Tablets. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07

The Misses Esther and Bernice
Gill, of Milwaukee, both of whom hold
excellent positions with the 500, Rail
road Company, were over Sunday
visitors at home. They returned
Sunday night via Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07

Frank Gross, U. S. N, who is sta
toned at the Great Lakes Naval
Station, has been spending a furlough
in this city with relatives and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-11-07
STATE COUVEDI-
TIOUPOSTP()uEL)

The annual Interdominational Con-
vention of Sunday School workers Of
the state which was to have been held
in Beloit November 1874 has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE ID CLOSE CAMPAIGN
Work for ''Remembrance'' Fund Will Be Continued
 Today; Goal in Sight

The campaign being conducted for son county boys now serving in the army, will be continued throughout Monday. On yesterday over 50 churches in the district were viisted by those working in the campaign and the min- isters were asked to make a plea for this fund in order that the people may in a substatRjal way let the boys ing for their country is appreciated. Those who have been serving at head quarters of the national council of de- fense during the campaign are Mrs. Smith Cullom, Mrs Clem Gazzan. Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs. T. $. Herren, sMrs w. D. Hammett, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. P. B. Bowers, Mrs. Joseph 0. Thompson. Miss Lise Courtney Shrop- shire and Mrs. H. F. DeBardeleben.
 Committees of Boy Scouts have also been on duty assisting in the campaign and the following scouts assisted in the sale of tags: B. c. Mccoy, Fletch- CT King, Ogden Shropshire, William Shaw, Randolph Mcclellan and Low cry Montgomery. Joseph r. Johnston and Paul Johnston also served all day Saturday.
 The committees having the cam paign in charge desire to thank the public for the support already given. and bespeak their further co-opera- tion in order that the final goal $6200-which Jefferson county has been assessed by the governor, may be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28

stop the practice Section of the act of Congress, under which the food ad- ministration operates. provides:
 People who will not listen to reason will not inform themselves, who are not in sympathy with the government wno do not desire to assist in winning the war and prevent unnecessary hardsh1ps may get by for a while but their sin will surely find them out The govern ment has agencies, which can and will secure the proof on every individual who persists in hoarding flour or any other foodstuff.
 Flour is not going any higher. we have taken care of prices in the past, and will continue to do so. The very men who are rushing to town to buy five or ten barrels of flour would now be paying s30 per barrel for it but for the work of the food administration, whose rules they are now trying to evade. Please communicate to the merchants and the farmers of your county this information and lend to this office every assistance in your power to break up attempts at hoarding, if any should be made in your county. You may be assured of the earnest support of the food administra- ton in doing so. Yours very truly.
 R. M. HOBBIE United States Food Administrator for Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
 . BOARDING OF FLOUR
Heavy Penalties for the ViO- latiOn of Food Conserva-
 tion Act

Hoarding of flour and other necessi- ties are strictly prohibited, according to the statement of Spier Whitaker, county food administrator, and those guilty of this practice are subject to fine Of S5O00 and may be imprisoned for two years, or both. This information was contained in a letter received by MT. Whitaker from R. M Hobbie. food ad- ministrator for Alabama. The letter cau- ticns especially against the hoarding of flour, and states that violators of the law will incur the maximum penalties He urges prompt action to stamp out the practice and save Alabama from being listed as a stacker state. The letter follows:
 Montgomery, January A.
 "Dear Sir: It has been reported to me from various sections of the state that the farmers are buying flour in large quantities and carrying it home for fu- ture use. The merchants of the state are endeavoring to follow the rules and sell rural customer one7fourth or one half barrel But, of course, the man who wants to evade the rule can go from one store to the other until he loads his wagon. If this course is persisted in, the good work and patriotic self-denial of city and town people, of bakers, res taurants, school and colleges, will be nullified and Alabama will suffer for wheat flour, and will be written down in the history of this great war as a slacker state
 .sWe are proud of the fact that our work has progressed thus far without the necessity of invoking the penalties of the law. But the hoardng of flour will not be allowed even if it required the imposition of maximum penalties to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
Funeral of Mrs. w. E.. Peebles

neral services were conducted for Mrs. w E. Peebles, who died yesterday from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Johnson. Mrs. Peebles was born in Oc- tober, 1888, in Brunswick county, vir- gina, near Petersburg, and married a native of the same state in 1857. They moved to Alabama soon afterwards and made it their home. Her husband died In 1883, but she is survived by five of her eight children: Mrs. Jack Johnson and Mrs. J. T. Johnson of Montevallo; J. E. Peebles of Demopons, w. E. Peebles of Montgomery, and Mrs. H. A. Pfeiffer of Corpus Christi, Tex, and 15 grand children and two at-grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
PURlFoY IS OUT

Judge John Purifoy secretary of state,
 has practically given up the idea Of running for governor. He is opposed to the amendment and he fears that if he
 should enter the contest the opposition to the amendment would be so torn that amendists would have little trouble in lecting a governor and legislature.
 It has been said during the week that Judge Purifoy would be candidate for member of the public service commits
 sion. For sometime it has been thought B. H. Cooper of Birmingham and 5. P Gaillard of Mobile would have no op-
 position for reelection and there are
 many persons still who do not believe
 they will have serious opposition. They
 have made an unusual record for pub
 lie service which is known to the peo-
 pie of Alabama Those who enter
 against them will know that it is a
 contest where public service and pop
 ularity count and where the voters do not consider issues such as the ratifi- cation of the amendment. MT. Cooper and MT. Gaillard probably will make their announcements early in February. "Of course, I hope I will have no op- position" said MT. Cooper this week. ..but if I do I intend to make thor ough campaign of Alabama This is my first time on the commission and if my acts have met the approval of the voters I believe they will return me to the position for another term regardless of the person who might oppose me. And I want the people to take an inventory of my acts. They are for the public view"
 Atticus Mullin, secretay of the pub lie service commission, has informed friends that he will be candidate for | secretary of state. He will be the third person to enter this contest. John MoTat
 recording secretary to the governor and w. P. Fonville, state fire marshal, hay ! ing already announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
E.. H. BLAIR RESIGNS
 AS GENERAL AGENT

E. H. Blair, who for the past six years has been general agent of the Wabash Railroad company, has resigned to ac- cept the position of vice president of the DeBlieux & Mays Co, incorporated, importers and manufacturers of food stuff, in New Orleans. He has acquired an interest in the organization, and stated yesterday that the government control in no way was responsible for the change, as negotiations were under way before the action of the government became known.
 Oscar Plunket. travelling freight agent of the Wabash, will be promoted to fill the vacancy left by MT. Blair. it was stated, also, the change to become eff fective February l5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
Little Mole a Gormandizer?

From the Popular Science Magazine
 The little mole has recently been rec commended for membership in the society of big eaters. It is so very voracious even in captivity, that 1t will sometimes eat more than it's own weight of earth worms in "A hours. One little glutton weighing four ounces devoured seven and one-half pounds of worms in one months. When the diet changed to raw beef mutton, chicken heads and rabbit liver, it's appetite was unchanged. Cheese, when mixed with either worms or beef, was the most toothsome bit of all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28

Mir Johnston's statement in opposition to the amendment is being sent to persons throughout the state in envelopes bear ing the office address of Mir. Johnston.
 No one knows whether this is a bid for support or the outcome of a mere de- sire to put his views before the people. However, there is no one in the state who does not believe MT. Johnston would en- ter the race for governor were all the candidats who are opposed to the amend- ment to withdraw in favor of his candi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
Enigmatical

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
 q wonder what Henry meant when I asked him what system his friend Begg had adopted to be having so much ready money?'
 What did he say?"
 He said Begg had been studying the touch system,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
Question of Shape

From the Syracuse Orange Peel.
 Brazen Co-ed-What shape is, a kiss?
 Unsophisticated Fresh--W y-uh--l never noticed.
 B. C.-Well, give me one and we'll call it square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28

tory are: J. W. Johnson, w. B. White, J. T. Stamps. A. F. Cook, w. A. Page, all of the Birmingham district; E. D. Holloway of Gadsden, A. G. Johnson of Tuscaloosa, R. T. Watson of Huntsville, W. O. slzuggs of Anniston, w. H. Heath of Talladega.
 There has been some credit given that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
MINISTER TALKSON
 PRESUME T|OUS SIN
Sermon by Dr. Johnson of South Highland Presby-
 terian of Deep Interest

"Presumptuous Sins was the subject of Dr. Albert Sidney Johnson of the South Highlands Presbyterian church yesterday morning, the pastor taking his text from Psalms 19:30, Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins" The preacher said, in part:
 This Psalm consists of two distinct parts. It speaks of the glory of God as seen in the heavens, and then the singer of Israel knew the beauties of God as seen in nature His writings are perfumed with the. handiwork of God as He has seen fresh from the hills and face to face Listen to the pictures that come out of the associations of the man who lives in Gods out of doors: As the heart panteth after the water brooks so panteth my soul after Thee, o God Here it is again and again, he bursts out in to full throated melody when he ex- claims: When I consider the heavens the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained what is man that thou art mindful of him. something else begins to stir in his breast as he meditates upon the att tributes of the Almighty. There is His Word, and He breathes out The Law of the Lord is perfect and as he goes down deep into the recesses of his own soul the power and strength of sin begins to dawn upon him, and he exclaims Keep back thy servant also from pre- sumptuous sins It's a prayer we need make today. Here is the terrible pro- gression laid down in the Bible. invoI- untary, hidden, ruling and presumptuous sins. Presumptuous sins are sins done with high hand.
 SECRET FAULTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
Revenge

From the Buffalo Express.
 "Oldgroom contracted a grudge against the people across the hall"
 'Yes?'
 "So he joined several lodges and persuaded his wife to practice sing ing when he wasn't home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28

Eight thousand five hundred and three individual sales were made in north Ala bama alone during the past week by the statesmen of the American Tobacco com pany, who were working under instruc- tions from headquarters to devote their entire weeks time to this work and neither solicit nor receive tobacco busi- ness. The sales ranged from 25 cents to $10O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28

is not due in this matter" said J. w. Johnson yesterday While we did the actual sales work our company furnished the expense money and our regular sal aries were paid the same as usual. ine only thing out of the ordinary about our work was that we were putting in several hours more work day than al our regular work No one should have trou- ble selling those stamps They're great!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28

all diligence, for out of 1t are the is sues of life
 Tt is a sin of presumption not to de- spise the beginning of habit. Let them not have dominion over me- The ty- ranny, the mastery of habit. Destroy the thread before 1t becomes rope ty- Ing man to endless woe. It is a sin of presumption to expose ourselves to temp tation. Surely there is enough in the ordinary combat of life. Someone has said the wounds received in the service of sin carry no honor the forbidden precipices we clinch bring nothing but bleeding feet.
 OFFER SALVATION
 "It is a sin of presumption to encoun- ter the perils of life without due prepa- "a tion. Fortify yourself against the un- certainties of life. Let not the true spirit make you believe that you are less than an immortal That the high est good comes short of redeemed man or woman by the blood of Christ.
 ''It is a high handed sin of presump- tion not to accept the offer of salvation ir Jesus Christ. The fact of Christ is an eternal fact. It is the crowning gift of an eternal love. It cannot be es- teemed lightly. It dare not be ignored It must be dealt with by every way faring man"
 At the close of the service the names of new members of the church were an- nounced, making the number of acquisi- tions 20 members for the month of Janu- ary. The steady growth of the member ship of this church since Dr. Johnson assumed the pastorate is a source of qualification to the religious interests of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
SECRET FAULTS

Tt is sin of presumption to treat negligently our secret faults Who can his errors? Cleanse Thou me frcm secret fault Out of hidden faults, sins, dominant sins, the great transgression: Keep thy heart with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-28
BRANDON IS STRONG

A man well known in public life whose name he would not permit any one to use after a visit to various sections this week, stated that the personal tol- lowing of Brandon would have import ant weight in selecting candidate to represent those opposed to the amend. Ys1ent and that there had been some ten dency since the Wallace meeting to hold us Brandon as the strongest man op- posed to the amendment
 Forney Johnston's name is still men toned despite the fact that he has said he did not desire to enter a campaign