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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24
Green Bay & Western Ry.
Going East.

Going East.
No. 2, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
except Sunday-------2:13p p. m.
No. 2, Ar. Green Bay-----5:45 .. m.
No. A, Ar. Green Bay----11:2O a. M.
Going West.
No. 1, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
except Sunday----------10 1927 a. m,
No. l Ar. Winona- D. m.
No. 1, Ar. Minneapolis----5:15 D. m.
No. l, Ar. st. Paul-------4:50 p. m.
No. 3, Ar Grand Rapids,
daily, except Sunday----8:30 D. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-01-24

Commissioner of Banking
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER
Pedal Attachment for Washstands 10 the Latest Contrivance to Insure
 Purity of Liquid.

Hot or cold water flows from the same spigot and the handles on the washstand faucet have been rendered obsolete by new arrangement, which provides foot control for the flow of water. Sanitary cleanliness is the prime object of the new arrangement, but convenience is also an important consideration.
 In the state of Illinois it is com pulsory to supply running water in factories and such places. and simi- lar measures have been enacted or are under consideration in other states, the object being to prevent the contamination which is likely to occur when the washstand IS used in common. The pedal attachment l. placed under the washstand a few inches inside of the front line and to one side, preferably the right side, and connections are made with two valves located under the washstand. The location of the pedal is con venient to the foot and the pressure exerted in the center of the pedal causes a mixture to issue from the spigot, while if the foot is shifted to the right or left the temperature is made hotter or colder as desired.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
GREAT HUMBER IF
 NURSES IS NEEDED
PRESENT ARMY CORPS MUST BE INCREASED NEARLY 1000 PER
 CENT WITHIN YEAR.
EMERGENCY FOOD RATlONS
What Is Furnished the Fighting Men of Various Nations-Federai Loans Made to Farmers Now Reach Almost $3o,ooo,ooo.

From Committee on Public Information)
 ington.-Aceording to estimates based on an army of 100000 men, 37 .500 nurses will be needed. The pres ent strength of the army nurse corps of the medical department is about $500. To increase this number by nearly 1000 per cent in year is the task faced by the corps.
 Hospitals at army camps and canton ments still need nurses to bring the quota for each up to the minimum of 6 considered necessary, although since the urgent need for nurses was made public in December nearly 2000 requests for application blanks have been received.
 In order to get the enrollments up to the needed number some of the re quirements heretofore imposed have been waived. According to estimates there are between S0,000 and 90000 registered nurses in the country and about 100000 other graduate and prae- tieal nurses.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Figures from examinations made by army and civilian shoe experts at army camps show that only about 15 per cent of the men wear shoes which fit properly. Of the several groups of men examined 2S per cent wore shoes one-half size short, 26 per cent wore shoes a full size short, and s per cent wore shoes two sizes short.
 Reports ascribe the high proportion of misfits to the inclination of men to choose shoes too small, faults of meth of and supervision of fitting, insuffi- cient numbers of larger and narrower sizes, an incorrect marking of sizes by manufacturers.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
lookinu for Virtues.

When you have a mind to divert your fancy, consider the good qualities of your acquaintances as the enter prising vigor of this man, the modesty of another, the liberality of a third, and so on. For there is nothing so en- tertaining as lively image of the yir- tues exhibited in the character of those we converse with, occurring as numerously as possible. Let this, there fore, be always at hand.-Marcus Au- relius Antoninus.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

| willing to fight and to continue to
 fight until they are achieved; but only because we wish the right to prevail | and desire just and stable peace
 such as can be secured only by remoy-
 ing the chief provocations to war,
 which this program does not remove. We have no jealousy of German great
 ness and there is nothing in this pro- l gram that impairs it. We grudge her
 no achievements or distinction of | learning or of pacific enterprise such
 as have made her record very bright | and very enviable. We do not wish to | injure her or to block in any way her | legitimate influence or power We do | not wish to fight her either with arms | or with hostile arrangements of trade, if she is willing to associate herself | with us and the other peace loving na- tions of the world in covenants of jus tice and law and fair dealing. We wish her only to accept a place of equality among the peoples of the world-the new world in which we now liye-instead of a place of mas tery
 Neither do we presume to suggest to her any alteration or modification of her institutions. But it is necessary, we must frankly say, and necessary as a preliminary to any intelligent dealings with her on our part, that we should know whom her spokesmen speak for, when they speak to us, whether for the reichstag majority or for the military part, and the men whose creed is imperial domination.
 We have spoken now, surely, in terms too concrete to admit of any further doubt or question.
 An evident principle runs through the whole program I have outlined. It is the principle of justice to all peo- pies and nationalities. and their right to live on equal terms of liberty and safety with one another, whether they be strong or weak. Unless this prin- ciple be made its foundation, no part of the structure of international jus tice can stand. The people of the United States could act upon no other principle and to the vindieation of this principle they are ready to devote their lives, their honor and everything that they posses. The moral climax of this, the eliminating and final war for human liberty has come, and they are ready to put their strength, their own highest purpose, their own integ- rity and devotion to the test.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

the extermination of rats, and employ wounded soldiers to do the mechanical part of it. The systematic breeding, collecting and distributing of types of cats known to be superior ratters would comprise er important section of the work, but. to make clean sweep of the most destructive animal pest from which the country groans, much light labor and personal super vision, and a good deal of simple lab oratory work under scientific expert guidance would be necessary. By this means many men whom the country
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Catarrha, Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications asthey cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness. and that Is by a constitutional remedy. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of tho mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is infamed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing. and when 1t Is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be re- duced and this tube restored to its nor, nal condition, hearing may be destroyed forever Many cases of Deafness are caused by Catarrh. which is an tnflamed condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRR MEDICINE.
 All Druggists 75c. Circulars free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Reports coming from Southern camps show the vaudeville shows, run ming in tents, are crowding seating ca paeities. With the 16 government the aters at the eantonments completed, the commission on training camp ac- tivities will soon start several high grade theatrical companies on the rounds of the camps. Each company will be out about 15 weeks.
 Local committees in cities and towns throughout the country will put on sale "smilage' books the week of Jan uary 2S containing coupons good for admission to the entertainments in camps and cantonments. The books are made in two sizes, to sell at $1 and $5.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

The equipment of no soldiers is com plete without emergency food rations. United States troops are supplied with three different parched maize-meal packets and three chocolates. The former Is d revival of the maiZe-meal of the American Indians, on which they could exist for days while hunting or on the warpath.
 The "chain-shot' ration furnished Belgian, French and Teutonic soldiers Is winter food of compressed meat. There are more than dozen varieties of compressed teas used by the Rus sian commissary. Compressed rice and macaroni is supplied Oriental forces. Oat bread in sausage form is used by some of the north British troops.
 A curious ration is the compressed fig coffee of the central powers, which may either be utilized for food as it Is or converted into coffeelike drink. Smoke-dried pears are used in the same armies. The Swiss soldier re- ceives an emergency ration of white chocolate, made entirely of cocoa but ter and sugar.
 An Italian army chocolate is in saul sage-length form, while their plum duff goes Into beef membrane.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Seeino the Other Side.

We know man who has worked all his life for others for his parents for awhile, then for wife and children and some of her kin. The world rates him as moderately successful, but his own actual monetary compensation has just about amounted to board and clothes. And at home he hears some complaint because he doesn't do bet ter. You hear much of the joy of service, but sometimes there are two sides.-Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
|Cutiicura Soap
 Ideal For Baby's
Instinct of the Profession.

According to his mother William. just turned four, is q prospective phy- sician. The following conversation re- gently occurred between them:
 'Muyver, may l be two doctorsT q don't see how you could be. son." 'Alay I have two autobeels?"
 "Maybe so"
 May I have knife?'
 "What do you want with d knife, son?"
 T want to cut into folks to see if they are sick. k."-Indianapolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

all weathers Your dog does not re- gard your clothes nor explore your pockets. He takes you on faith-blind faith; you are his king. incapable of wrong. He reads his heaven on earth iu your approving countenanee.
 No ribbon or medal can take the measure of the sentiment of the true dog lover toward his most faithful friend of all. When the rest of the world is cold and hard. his dog will still rejoice to meet him when he comes home at night. His dog will think no evil. whatever the master
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
WORK FOR WOUNDED SOLDIER
Scotch Professor Suggests That They Might Be Employed in the Exter-
 imitation of Rats.

An Edinburgh (scotlandl professor
 in a recent letter to newspaper sug- gests new work for wounded soldiers. Apropos of the suggested tax on cats, he says: In place of taxing cats. would urge the government to organ ize, not after the war. but now, fully equipped and efficient department for
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay Rum, small box of Barbo Compound, and 14 oz. of glycerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix it at home at very little cost. Full directions for mak- ing and use come in each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
CANINE TAXES MAN ON FAITH
Measure of Animals Love Is No, Measured by Pedigree-You Are Your Dogs King.

A dog worthy of the name is of all
 animals that walk on two legs or on four the creature feast affected by the mutations of fortune. Caesar" in the euncral cortege of King Edward VII was not more sorrowfully proud of his place than a dog faithful at the grave ,o& tinker whom he. has followed in
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Look for the Best.

You will find it less easy to uproot faults than to choke them by gain ing virtues. Do not think of your faults; still less of others faults; in every person who comes near you look for what is good and strong i; honor that; rejoice in 1t; and your faults will drop off, like dead leaves, when their time comes.-Ruskin.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
My Friend,

My friend is constant, like that high star. and though distance and days come between us, as do clouds between 1t and me, I know my friend is still there, shining with the same clear. steady light, and when the distance and days are melted away, I shall find it so-Leigh Mitchell Hodges.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

While men registered under the se- lective service law are not being ac- eepted at recruiting offices for enlist ment in the aviation section of the sig nal corps, they may be inducted volun- tarily into service by their local boards if they are physically fit, sufficiently skilled, and not required to fill the current draft quota. They will be sent to Camp Kelly, Tex, for distri- button into trades, training and forma- ton into squadrons, with ranks and salaries running from $30 a month as private to SS1 month as master signal electrician, food and quarters provided by the government
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Inner Requirements.

Mister, have yer got any oP duds yer don't want2"
 "No; but Eve an old automobile you may have"
 Franks, but I got ernough trouble supplyin me own innards widout beg gin gasoline from door to door."- Boston Transcript
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

No part of an airpIane Is subject to greater strain than the landing gear when the machine is brought to earth. Because of this each piece of the wood en material is made from carefully se- iected spruce, re-enforced by binding. The metal joints are further strength ened by rubber windings which also in crease resiliency. All parts are cut to alr-stream shape to decrease resistance.
 In the construction of one airplane of the more simple type PA feet of spruce, 5S feet of pine. 31 feet of ash and 112 feet of hickory are used. The list of materials, exclusive of the en- zine, also includes 3,262 feet of wire, 79S forgings, 921 steel stampings. 57 square feet of veneer, Il gallons of var nish, 59 gallons of "dope," POI square yards of linen, 34 feet of rubber, and 6o pounds of aluminium. Over 1000 nails are used, 3,377 screws, and 276 turnbuckles.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

may do. It is a wonderful thing for man to experience a trust so absolute and so unfaltering. Who shall call it dumb brute whose eyes and paws are so eloquent and whose love speaks in a look k?-Philadelphia Public Led
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Iarnished Silver.

Tarnished silver is easily cleaned with powdered whiting mixed to paste with ammonia and water. Rub the paste on with one leather and have another leather to polish 1t on again.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

will be in duty bound to support, might find congenial employment. not to men, tion the saving to the country of an enormous sum of taxable wealth.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Distinct Variety.

There are several kinds of fools, in- cluding the smart man who thinks he is too smart to get caught.-Atchison Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Often :?

After sixty it is useless for man to try to look young. He only succeeds in making himself look foolish.-Ne- braska State Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Not Enouoh.

Not Enough. How long did you boil these eggs, Norah ?" Three minutes, ma'am." They are not nearly soft enough. Boil them at least six minutes next time."
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
What Settled Him.

She-'You'd think he'd cut more ice, He's Son of the Revolution. and" He-'I know-but he mar ried a daughter of the resolution. - Judge.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Lucrative.

Papa. why are they always digging up New York ?n
 Because there's money In it."-Llfe.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
Raw materials of many kinds ar.

Raw materials of many kinds are needed for the equipment of United States troops. Jute, silk. fur and linen all find their way into the uniform of an infantryman, in addition to the wool and cotton which are used in greater quantities.
 A half ounce of silk is used Tn the standard yellow gloves and a slightly larger quantity in the riding gloves. Silk Is also found in the service hat and undershirt. Linen enters the equip ment list in only one article. the shelter tent. Jute is used in brooches, coat and overcoat; fur in the service hat.
 Mussel pearl, ivory nut and bone form the buttons on different articles of the uniform. Aluminium is used in the bayonet scabbard, canteen, cup, knife and meat can. In the slieker are nine and half ounces of rubber.
 Horsehide and leather, wood, iron, steed, bronze, brass, zinc, copper, tin and lead are used in various articles.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

It's love that makes the postman go around with lot of silly letters.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

listening in fac to both unreconeiled
 and in open and hopeless contradic- tion? These are very serious and pregnant questions Upon the answer
 to them depends the peace of the
 world.
 But whatever the results of the par-
 leys at Brest-LitoYsk, whatever the
 eonfusions of counsel and of purpose 1 in the utterances If the spokesmen
 of the central empires. they have again attempted to acquaint the world
 with their objects in the war and have
 again challenged their adversaries to say what their objects are and what sort of settlement they would deem just and satisfactory. There is no good reason why that challenge should not be responded to and responded TO with the utmost candor.
 We did not wait for it. Not once, but again and again we have laid our whole thought and purpose before the world, not in general terms only but each time with sufficient definition to make it clear what sort of definite terms of settlement must necessarily spring out of them. Within the last week Mir. Lloyd George has spoken with admirable candor and in admira ble candor and in admirable spirit for the people and government of Great Britain. There is no confusion of counsel among the adversaries of the central powers, no uncertainty of prin- ciples. no vagueness of detail The only secrecy of counsel. the only lack of fearless ffankness. the only failure to make definite statement of the ob- jects of the war lies with Germany and her allies The issues of life and death hang upon these definitions. No statesman who has the least cencep tion of his responsibility ought for a moment to permit himself to continue this tragieal and appalling outpouring of blood and treasure unless he is sure beyond a peradventure that the ob- jects of the vital sacrifice are part and parcel of the very life of society, and that the people for whom she speaks think them right and impera- tive as he does.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18
THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE

Pneumonia, follows on the heels of neglected cough or cold. Delay no longer. Take Mansfields Cough Ball. sam. Price soc and $100.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Up to December 1, s29. .S24,655 had been paid out to farmers on per cent longtime loans, according to report covering the operations Of the 12 fed erai land banks. The total of loans approved, including those closed and those awaiting verifeation of title and other formalities, is $105, ,136,529.
 The interest rate under the farm loan system has been increased from 3 to 512 per cent, to apply to all appllca- tions which have not yet been ap- proved.
 Borrowing Is done through co=opera- tive farm-loan associations organized by farmers, each association being composed of ten or more farmer bor- r0wers and each group borrowing at least S20,000. Up to December l the farm loan board had chartered 1859 such cooperative associations.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Millions of particular women now use and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Christmas gifts for the expedition ary forces aggregated $50 tons. Hun dreds of thousands of pounds of tur- keys, purchased in Eastern markets and refrigerated on the ships, togeth- CT with great quantities of cranberries. sweet potatoes, and mince meat went to the forces overseas. In the United States every camp was supplied with fresh turkey and the usual Christmas accessories
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Piles Cured in to IA Days Druggists refund money if PAZ0 OINTMENT fails to cure Itching. Blind, Bleeding Potruding Piles. First application gives relief 5Oc.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

It doesn't pay to bunko woman whose only asset Is gift of gab.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

Men are what their mothers made them.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

The department of agriculture is urging poultry raising to increase the food supply. A bulletin "Back-Yard Poultry Keeping" has been issued, and may be secured without cost by appli- cation to the division of publications, department of agriculture.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

In a recent review of military opera tions the secretary of war says:
 "The various reports of immediate peace proposals by the Germans on seemingly favorable terms should not for moment induce us to slacken our preparations for war. It is only neces- sary for us to recall that during the Christmas season last year the Ger mans put forth very similar peace rumors"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

The federal trade commission has granted to three American firms H. censes to manufacture and sell two drugs which heretofore have been con trolled by enemy aliens under Ameri can patents.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-18

A radio message from Lyons, France, to the committee on public information quotes an editorial from the Frank. furter Zeitung of December 8. The Frankfurter Zeitung Is liberal organ with large circulation throughout the German empire. It Is quoted as say. ing
 "The German people desire in no sense whatever that the opportunity presented by the favorable situation on the east front should be used for realizing on the west front the vain dreams of the annexationisr fanatics of an-Germanism.'