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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-10-08
New York Critics Are Unanimous in Their
Praise Of 1.-The Miracle Man" at Opening

Seldom have the critics and reviewers
Of the New York Daily papers given such
Mandatory reviews of a motion picture as
were given to 1.-The Miracle Man." following
its premier at the George NJ. Conan theater.
Extracts from these reviews follow:
The New, York American
"PIcTURE Is TRULY REMARKABLE
\ If the screen stage could Continue to offer
TO the public photoplays' of the purport and
tremendous appeal Of 1.-THE Miracle Man 1t
would be less dreary on Broadway these
days. The picture is truly remarkable,
and has been made with a fixed, unswerVlng
remembrance of its mighty central thought
which lifts II from the ways OF the average
picture production into the realm OF rare big
achievements One Of the finest pieces
of screen and story craft ever seen.
1t takes one by the heart the head and the
eye, and plays its harmony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
VFSDER

R. H. Hays Of the A. c. A. store
made a trip to Chicago with two car
loads Of potatoes. Mr.. Hays expects
70 be gone from two to four days.
The pageant service At the Congre-
gationaI church was we'll attended.
The speaking and singing by the choir
could not be excelIed. The program
was for the anniversary Of the landing
Of the Pilgrims.
Roland Murgatroyd is spending a
few days at his home here, from his
work, on account of some breakdown
OF the machinery.
Mrs. Georgia Bennett, son and two
daughters visited at the Ed. Caswell
home, also attending the party given
IN honor of returning soldiers and
sailors.
Mr.. Weiland Of Grand Rapids mo-
tored to this village Monday calling
on W. T. Strack.
E. ]. Caswen and two sons, Louis
and Donald, autoed to Grand Rapids
Saturday on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
SOME INSTANCES
OF RETAINING
How Disabled Soldiers Are Being Re
fitted fer Civil Life and
Opportunity

Washington, D. CA former bell
boy injured at Chateau Thierry, with
practically no education and outlook
for the future, has been given a short
course in an automobile school by the
Federal Board for Vocational Educa-
ion and placed in a large garage,
where he is earning q good wage and
earning the mechanism of the car, so
that his earning capacity will increase
4 young man of ability wounded at
BelIeau Wood, a member Of family
cf physicians, who had been trying to
earn enough by occupations for which
he was unframed, to put himself thru
medical college, is being given one
year Of a medical course with the
prospect Of continuing the training if
it proves suitable.
Another young man, a physician,
est both his legs III the Argonne and
so could not return to general prac-
tice. He will be given graduate train
ing 50 that he may carry on Office
praoa-1e as a specialist.
C@s young sailor, who was prepar-
ID to enter medical school lost his
hearing from shell conclusion, and is
being given a course in Hpreading to
be followed by a course in bacteriolo-
~
One case, typical o many, is that
IF q young man with general farm ex-
perence who is physically unable to
10 the heavy work of the farm, be-
cause Of rheumatism incurred in one
IF the cantonments, and is being
trained in scientific farming, so that
Ic can be placed as a manager with
the expectation of ultimately manag-
.Ega farm Of his own. Another who
has grown up on q small farm, asked
Tor course in motor engines and
tractor operation, so that he could 20
INTO partnership with his father on
large farm suitable for tractor cult
vation, as he was incapacitated by an
artificial limb for general farm work.
A young Greek, as the result Of his
service IN the army has a weak heart,
Nth some ability as a salesman, is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

must always be on the basis Of scien-
tifc and practical competence, or the
whole thing will be a failure.
An adequate supply of we'll trained
labor is vital. During the past year
the U. S. Employment service has
done much. There should be an en-
ployment organization in every coun-
ty, to see that the farmer gets the
help he needs.
Foreign labor has been a principal
reliance recently. It's efficiency could
be greatly increased by thorough
Americanization campaign. The farm
hand who gets a rake when you tell
him to bring a monkey wrench, is a
poor dependence. There should be
a determined effort to teach every
non English speaking worker enough
Of the language so he can take orders
and talk about his work with his boss
A sufficient equipment of labor saw
ing machines, thorough training in
scientific agriculture, and an adequate
supply of well trained labor, are the
most important of number of fact
ors that could greatly increase food
products without corresponding ex-
pense. Under such conditions, the
costs Of food will automatically de-
cline.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
Home Store Service


Many emergencies arise in daily
life when # becomes necessary to have
certain articles at once. If some one
falls i'll, medicines and sick room
supplies must be bought in a hurry.
If children spoil their clothes, you
want something at once to fit them
out for school If you break a hoe
while working in the garden, you
don't want to wait until you can go to
some other town to buy one
In town where the people support
the home stores, almost all emer-
gencies can be met promptly, and the
right article supplied at once at a
reasonable cost.
One could afford to pay more, just
fer the convenience OF having this
supply At hand where It can be secured
il a hurry. Under the efficient system
Of supplying retail stores, the pay
mcnt of such higher price is not
necessary. But at least the people of
Grand Rapids can Loyalty support the
stores that perform this great service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

It is reported that 100000 American
soldiers, viii remain permanently in
France Many will marry French wo-
men. Others are said to like French
life and believe it contains opportun-
tiles for American enterprise and en-
ergy
Of course these old world countries,
where civilization has been slowly de-
veloping thousand years, are not
bad places to live in. It costs less to
support a family there. But a fellow
with the American spirit would soon
miss the life and go of his home town.
These soldiers need not think that
business opportunities there will
equal those here. It does not follow
because an American community
would see the advantage of an i'm
provement and pay for it gladly, that
the French people, used to old world
ways, will do so. After the novelty
of life among the parley-voos is
passed, most Of these boys will pro
baby be back where they started
from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
POULTRY
EXHIBITION

There have been several requests
for a meeting Of persons interested in
poultry to discuss the question Of or
ganizing County Poultry Associa-
ton. II you are interested in having
such an association formed be sure
to be present at the meeting which
viii be held at the Wood County Agrl-
cultural School, Grand Rapids, on
February 28th at 300 ?. II.
Bring in some Of your prize win
ming fowls. There will be a free for
al exhibition Of pens, Of single cock
ereIs, Of q pulIet, Of q cock or a hen.
Fowls mus be at the County Agri-
cultural School building before noon
to compete. Ribbons-1st, End, Bird,
and 4th, VIII be awarded; not. cash
prizes. A competent Judge will place
he fowls. For further particulars
inquire Of 5. G. Corey, Care Of Wood
County Agricultural School, Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Phone 266.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The farmers are to blame for not
making more effort to perfect them
selves thoroughly in scientific agricul-
ture. But the principal responsibility
is on the community as a whole. The
movement to popularize the knowledge
of scientific agriculture has not had
adequate support. Many more agri-
cultural schools are needed. The coun
ty farm bureau system should be ex-
tended. The farmer should have ex-
pert advice at every stage of his
processes.
There will of course be danger in
some cases lest politics figure in the
farm bureau organization. The ap-
pointment of agricultural experts
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
PLEASANT HILL

Mrs. John Hinchley and son George
of Woyauwega, and Mrs. J. A. Head
Of Rice Lake, visited at the Brooks
home last week.
Ernest Parlsl bought some valuable
Holstein cattle at the auction in
Pittsville last Saturday.
A number of young folks gathered
at the Frank NaumschiId home We'd
nesday evening and helped Miss
Thresa celebrate her birthday. The
evening was spent in dancing and re
freshments were served.
Wright and Earl Robinson visited
few days last week with their uncle
Levi Niles and family near Friend
ship.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Dalton of Osh-
kosh arrived in PittsviIIe last Satur-
day for an indefinite visit with their
laughter, Mrs. Ezra Brooks and fam
lily.
Mabel GabeI is visiting her sister
Mrs. John Redmond and family, near
Necedah, this week.
Nh. and Mrs. VIII strope spent
Sunday at the Tom Moore home near
Veedum.
Mr.. Williams was Grand Rapids
visitor Saturday and Sunday.
A niece of Richard Popke is visit
ing at the Popke home.
Amelia and Julia HammeI of Pitts
vile, spent Sunday at the strope
home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
CITY POINT

A number of young people surpris-
ed Gertrude Nelson February 8, it be
ing her birthday Refreshments were
served and all reported a good time
The young people are enjoying them
selves immensely on the ice now days
Harold Nelson, Andrew Jepson
Ferd Nelson and Mr.. and Mrs. H
fepson autoed to Pittsville Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Jepson spent
Sunday at Mr.. Remington's home at
North Bluff.
Miss Flora Franson and Julius
Rhode left for Mcmillan Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
MRS. CASSIE CUSHING
Wills $4,000 ESTATE

The viii Of Mrs. Cassie s. Gushing
Of Highland Park was filed for pro
bate in Waulzegan yesterday, 1t dis
poses Of an estate Of $4,000, O.
which 100000 is in real estate. One
third interest," each are given to tae
widower, Frederick W. Cushing,
owner Of the Moraine Hotel, and the
two minor daughters, Catherine and
Edith Cushing.-Chicago Examiner.
We believe the above item has refer
ence to Mrs. Cassie Scott Cushing
formerly q resident Of Grand Rapids
and the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
3. Scott who were long time residents
Of Grand Rapids and later of Mer-
rill, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Those who have been afflicted with
influenza are recovering. Both the
Veedum and South Veedum schools
have been closed the past three weeks
but, in all probability will be in SEES
sion next week.
Louis Reick Jr. came up from Mad
ison to spend a few days at his home
here
Mrs. Joseph Weishaupt and family
Of Milwaukee, are visiting at tbs
Gachnang home. They intend NOV
ng up here in spring as it is stated
they have bought the Hans Hansen
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

A man suffering from bacI1ache,
rheumatic pains, stiff joints or sore
muscles may laugh and say these
symptoms Of kidney trouble "don't
amount to anything" It is folly to
ignore Natures warnings Foley
Kidney Pills give quick relief in kid
ney or bladder troubles and ct is
better TO be safe than sorry" Sold
Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

receiving a course in a commercial
school, with especial emphasis upon
English composition, spelling and pen
manship.
A man of thirty, whose previous oc
cupation required the handling eli logs
and heavy machinery, but who had
read books on engines and electricity
IS being given a course, in electrical
station operation, because an i'm .ary
due to shrapnel to his back makes
heavy work impossible
A stone mason, with some know
ledge Of stationary engines, lost his
left arm at Chateau Thierry, and is
being given training in gas and sta
tonary engine operation.
The government will give to those
handicapped men who need and desire
training before going into employ
ment, SO much education, at the ex-
pense Of the federal government. as
the man may need; provided, of course
that his claims are reasonable and
that his previous training and the ma
ture of his handicap are such as to
make further training profitable The
great majority Of the returning SOL
diers do not know Of the generous
provisions made by the government
for their future welfare. By writing
the Federal Board for Vocational
Education, Washington, they will be
given all information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Leonard Pickett returned last Fri
day from the hospital at Wausau,
where he underwent an operation.
Miss Myrtle Baxter who is attend
ing school at Grand Rapids, spent
Sunday at her parental home here.
Elmer Ten Pas returned home from
Baldwin recently. He intends to stay
at home for an indefinite time.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Legs,
Sunday morning a baby boy. Mother
and son are doing nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
Personal and Local

Miss Anna Dodge of 331 Park St.
who has been sick the past few weeks
is able to be up and around again.
Justice Edw. Pomainville left Tues
day for Madison where he will attend
a Real Estate Dealers Convention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

What should be done with people
who willfully make a false income
tax return? Well, there are a lot
Of crooks in the jails who would en-
Joy their society, and feel they had
much to learn from their bluff at re-
spectability.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Rapids and Mr.. Michael 3IuIdrjdge Of
st. Louis, Mo, were united in mar
riage Friday morning February 1zsh
at the Catholic church III Green Bay
After the ceremony a wedding break
fast was served by Miss Rosenbaum
Of Little Rapids. The bride and
groom will leave On q wedding trip
to Milwaukee and Chicago and before
returning to Detroit, Mich, where they
viii make their future home. The
bride formerly taught school in Ne
koosa and her many friends wish her
much joy in her future welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

It is feared there are many men
who won't be able to go in for golf
to improve their health after July 1st
The popular method Of instructing
the young about the genius Of George
Washington, consists in putting up
decorations of red paper hatchets on
February p.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Although a man couldn't run a pea
nut. stand successfully, he may under
take to set forth how the Y. VI. c. A.
made mistakes in handling 4 $780,
100000 proposition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money

Don't Miss This. Cut out this slip.
enclose with sc to Foley ( CO. 1885
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds and Group
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathar-
tic Tablets. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Rev. and Mrs. c, A, Eailicza and
about forty members Of the FRS.
1Ioravian Church rendered an inter
esting program at the Wood County
Poor Farm Sunday afternoon in hon
or of the inmates there. A number
Of Rotations and solos were render
ed which were very much appreciated
by all present including the inmates
who are not often so kindly rememb-
cred.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The Germans who complain so bit
terly about having to pay an indem-
nifty, are the same one who not merely
took away the Belgian's money, but
their daughters too.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

Much indignation is expressed be-
cause the soldiers needed in the in
dustries are being sent home before
the ball players, who already should
be at the training camps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The Germans feel that to secure a
peace Of justice, Belgium must pay an
indemnity for standing in the way Of
the Boche soldiers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The people who are worrying Sc
hard for fear that there will not be
work for everybody, are doing their
best to promote unemployment by
their gloomy forecasts of business
trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

New Herring, round .O5, dressed .o5Iz
Big Reduction on all Kinds Fish.
PERCH, skinned, ready-to-fry II
Smoked BIuefns, 10 TBS. $1l0, 20 lbs
$500. Remit with order. Reference,
our Postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20


Sunday morning a baby boy. Mother
and son are doing nicely.
Personal and Local
Miss Anna Dodge of 331 Park St.
who has been sick the past few weeks
is able to be up and around again.
Justice Edw. Pomainville left Tues
day for Madison where he will attend
Real Estate Dealers Convention.
Miss Bernice Cundy who has bees
visiting friends in the city for the
past week, returned to her home in
Appleton Tuesday.
The Misses Irma PIayan and
Mabel Reton, who teach in the public
schools here spent the week end al
their homes in Stevens Point.
Mrs. William Jahanke who has been
q patient at the St. Mary's hospital
in Wausau the past few weeks, has
returned to her home in this city.
Chas. H. Berkey and daughter, Mrs.
Lucius C. Boltwood of 874 3rd St. S.,
are preparing to move to Grand Rap
ids, Michigan, some time in March.
hrs. w. R. Cook Of Stevens Point
is a guest of Miss Ruth McCamIey
for a few days this week.
Miss Augusta Cross spent the week
end at Stevens Point visiting rela-
tive and friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Kruger an6
baby of Stevens Point have been Wis
iting the past week at the C. E.
Kruger home in this city.
Miss Irene Laramie and brother,
Leon were in Marshfeld the past
week visiting with relatives and
friends for a few days.
Miss Flora Tebo is back from
business trip to New York where she
went in the interests of the johnson
& Hill Co.'S ready-to-wear depart
ment.
Henry E. Fitch of Nekoosa was in
she city Friday on business while on
his way to Green Bay to see some Of
his political friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Patterson and
Mrs. Fred Kowalske were in Milwau-
kee a few days visiting friends and
relatives the past week.
VIM. Erickson, who has been re
ceiving treatments at the Ravn Hos
pital in Merrill for inflammatory
rheumatism, has returned home much
improved.
Miss Jessie VOLT entertained the
members of her Sunday School Glass
at the Methodist church at a 600
o'clock dinner in the church parlors
Wednesday evening. A fine time is
reported
Mrs. A. G. Natwick and children are
now settled at the Hanson house at
643 Third Street. Mrs. Natwiclz con
templates joining her husband in
Maine early in the spring where he
has taken charge Of a paper mill.
The funeral services for the infant
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Fritz
were held Friday afternoon at ZOO
o'clock from the home at $50 10th Ave
s., Rev. Thurow officiating. Tnterment
was made in Forest Hill cemetery.
Monday evening Miss Natalie Dem
itz entertained 2 few friends in honor
of Miss Bernice Cundy Of Appleton.
who has been spending a few days in
the city with friends. The evening
was spent in a social way afer which
delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs. 0. n. Mortenzon entertained
the members Of the Beacon Light
Club at her home at 326 18th Stree
South yesterday afternoon. The reg
ular lesson was carried out as follows |
Paper-''Life and Works Of Ber-
nara Shaw ------Mrs. Lee Rumsey !
Reading ---------Mrs. NJ. H. Jackson
Mrs. Ella Muir, formerly of Grand
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

never had to pay anything for teach
ers and school houses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Congregational church held g
business meeting, supper and social
in the parlors Of the church, We5nes-
day evening at 700 D. N. Z commit
tee headed by Miss Maurin Mason was
in charge. A pleasant social time
was enjoyed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Some one asks what has hectme o:
the bold bandits that used to hold up
railroad trains on the lone prairies ?
Well, perhaps they were the same
ones who, while looking for a safer
place of operations, recently held up
two trolley cars in the suburbs of
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The l. W, VS. deny they won't give
up anything to get their Socialistic
state, as they are willing to turn over
their debts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Miss Bernice Cundy who has bees
visiting friends in the city for the
past week, returned to her home in
Appleton Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Entered at the postofice at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, as second class
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

The folks who denounce wealthy
people so Indignantly, are sometimes
quite flattered when these wealthy
people. speak to them on the street
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

Mrs. VIM. Ruc21e entertained the
members Of the Womaa's Club at g
G;30 o'clock dinner at her home at
A39 Oak Street Monday evening. After
the regular business meeting the pro
gram was carried out as follows:
Paper-"The Worlds Coffee Cup
and how it is Filled" ----------
---------1liss Celia Emmons
Rice and Sponge Industry.
Paper Pearl Islands" --------
---------Niss Mabel Gardner
Rubber, from Tree to Market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-20

On Sunday evening about ten or
twelve boy friends of Carl Tescbka
gathered at his home on 9Th Ave, Il
the occasion being his fourteenth
birthday. A dainty lunch was serv-
ed and after playing games fer some
time all the boys went to the picture
show in a body.