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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

tiages, births deaths, the coming and
going of people, of business efforts
and progress, accidents, crops, i'm
provements, meetings, and SO on. In
fact. everything of Importance and
interest.
The graduation exercises of the
ST. Lawrence Catholic School took
place Sunday evening. The following
boys and girls were in the class:
Carl Yeschke, Frank Szewczyk, Hill
lard TRACER, Evelyn Quasigroch,
Celia Paiviaski, Antoinette Konkad,
Nettie Galganski The diplomas were
presented by Rev F. C. Ciszewski and
who also presented them with gold
pin in honor of their successful grad
uation. A short program was render
ed which was greatly enjoyed and ap-
preciated by all present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
BUILDING
AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION

Active steps are being taken by
the u. C. T. of this city to promote
the formation Of a building and
loan association here to secure the
erection of new homes for the &C
commodation Of incoming residents.
At meeting held by the travel
ling men Saturday night this step
was decided upon as the best method
Of procedure and subscription blanks
are being circulated by committee
of boosters to secure backing. 1t is
reported that they are meeting with
unqualified success.
All business men in the city who
have been approached on the subject
are said to be heartily in favor of such
a movement, and declare that an or
ganization to build more houses here
is most urgently needed.
More than 5000 such organizations
are in existence in the country and
stock in them is usually regarded as
gilt-edged as is that in national
bank. Such associations have been in
successful operation since 1910, and
while now and then failure occurs
ninety-nine out of a hundred are has
ed on firm foundation and are great
source of impetus toward home build.
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

The Misses Marion and Lorraine
Martin left Saturday for Waukesha
and Milwaukee where they will visit
relatives and friends for two weeks
after which Miss Lorraine will return
to Chicago.
Workmen have commenced to tear
down the partially burned structure
at the intersection of Grand Avenue
and Second Avenue, and will complete
razing the building in a few week S
time.
Doctors D. A. Teller, J. S. Sayles,
E. C. Foote attended the Wisconsin
River Valley Dentists" Convention in
Wausau Saturday. They made the
trip to and from that city in Doctor
Te1fer's car. They report a profitable
convention and a good time
John Gehrler, a native of Germany,
passed away at the Wood County
home Friday, June 13, 1919, being 10
years of age. He formerly resided in
Nekoosa for a number Of years and is
well known by quite large number of
persons there. The remains were in
tered at the county home Saturday.
One of our subscribers took us to
task this week for failing, as he re-
marked, to publish all that happened.
It was fortunate for this particular
individual that discretion occasionally
demands the omission of unpleasant
items. Should we publish all that
is told to US, we would be with the
angels in about twenty minutes after
our papers were mailed.
Leslie Lindstrum, of Milwaukee, re-
Gently discharged by Uncle Sam, after
two years service overseas was in the
city few days the past week, visit
ing friends. He has gone back to his
old employers, The Western Newspa-
per Union of Milwaukee, as travelling
SdASSIiidH' LeSlte ihduc Soou WAiAe III
the service and he will continue to
make good in his old position on the
road. i44.sz
Your home paper is really tire
less letter writer, if nothing more.
Week after week we prepare this
printed letter for those living here
and for those who have moved to
some other locality, telling Of mar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
LOOKING FOR
OPPORTUNITIES

A wise and honest man, man of
ability and earnestness, is not trou-
bled about looking for opportunities.
Many and great opportunities every
where are on a constant outlook for
such men. 1t is the numb-skull and
street loafer who is continually talk
ing and complaining about the lack of
opportunities. AS a rule his native
town is too slow and small, and he
feels compelled to leave his parental
backyard for some hustling, busting
metropolis in order to show the world
the stuff he is made of. Mush.
We have several such young fell
lows standing around the post office
with their hands in their pantaloon
pockets up to their elbows, smoking
cigarettes, feeling confident that our
home town has no opportunity for
them. 1t is a sad fact, but every vii
lage and town has such serious par
ents. Remember, no village is so
small andquiet but it is large and
active enough for every honest man
of practical ability to be happy and
do something noble and useful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
ARPIN

Mrs. A. Vande Walla is visiting
friends and relatives at Seymour this
week.
~. F. Roehrig and Peter SPEECH
were at Bancroft and purchased a
carload Of cattle on Monday and had
them shipped to Arpin.
Mr.. Vande Walla is entertaining two
of his brothers of Green Bay, one of
whom lately returned from overseas.
John 'Moffatt and family left here
Sunday by auto for trip to Chicago.
On their way they expect to stop at
Waupaca to visit friends and at Be-
lott where they will attend the state
convention of the Wisconsin Sunday
School Association.
Mrs. Walter Winebrenner, Mrs. z.
Becker, Mrs. w. VanNatta and Mrs.
Rem Winebrenner autoed to Marshfield
Tuesday to visit Mrs. Ed. Morris and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

SCHAH WEDDING

Miss Anna Malapsze and Mr. Joseph
Schah, both of Grand Rapids were
united in marriage at $3.50 o'clock
Monday morning, at the Polish Catho-
lie church, Rev. F. c.. Ciszewski Off
ciating. They were attended by Miss
Mary Schah, sister of the groom, as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Frank Malapsze
brother of the bride as best man. The
bride wore a gown of white chiffon
and carried bouquet of lilies; the
bridesmaid was gowned in pink silk.
After the ceremony wedding break
fast was served at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Malapsze. after which the newly weds
left for Chicago on their wedding
trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Schah are well
known here and their many friends
extend congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
YANKS STAY AWAKE NIGHTS
TO READ BY CANDLELIGHT

One method by which the American
Library Association secures the dis
tribution of books to the troops in
France is by sending Libraries direct
to detached units and to companies
cut off from the books which have
been placed in the recreation buildings
and various rest centers.
While the troops are waiting the
word to start home, with little to oc-
cupy their interest, company COM
manders are pleading for books, as a
means of warding off the evils Of in
action.
An officer who had requested books
for his men wrote in to the A. L. A.
shortly after twenty packages of books
had been received:
"The books are doing world
of good. The company was paid
a few days ago, but strange to
say many men are sitting with a
book by candle instead of con-
Stunning vim rouge in an estaminet
One man was driven to reading
in a peculiar way. His two bunk
les became so interested in the
plot of their books that they
wouldn't enter into conversation
with him. So, in desperation, he
took a book to read. Saturday
night he sat up until eleven
o'clock to finish the story"
Absorbing fiction of this sort is also
needed by the troops aboard ship or
the way home. The books sent over
seas are needed so much by the troops
still in France and Germany that none
are available for returning troops
All books for transport use are being
placed aboard when the ship docks al
an American port. Men read so ca
gerly during the uneventful days Of
the voyage that it is found necessary
to put book aboard for each man.
The American Library Association
is asking for fresh gift fiction for the
transport service. Books taken to the
public library will be shipped prompt
! / ly and put to immediate use on trans
ports.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

We are happy just in proportion as
we are content.
He who creates a beautiful smile
creates beautiful gem.
DR.. and Mrs. c. F. Bandelin are the
proud parents of ten pound baby boy
born to them Sunday, June 18th.
Mrs. A. E. Meffert of Gordon Wis,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Guy Miller
and mother Mrs. Mary Gragg in
the city this week.
Mrs. V. D. Simons and two children
have left for Chicago after a two
weeks visit at the F. MacKinnon home
on Third Avenue North
Mr.. and Mrs. ROLAND Baldwin and
two children left Saturday for few
weeks visit in Calhoun county, Illinois
They will go by way of auto.
Mrs. Frank Schiller and daughter,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends in the city for some time left
Monday for their home in Chicago.
DIR. and Mrs. J. w. Thomas Of
Phoenix, Arizona, are in the city the
guests of Prof. and Mrs. M. H. Jack
son. Mrs. Thomas is sister of Mrs.
Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Buerger re-
turned from Wausau Monday where
they spent the past two days with
friends and relatives. They made the
trip by auto.
Mrs. George Fahrner left Saturday
for Merrill where she will spend the
week end with relatives and friends.
She will be accompanied by Mrs. Mar
garet Leloff of Stevens Point.
The Misses Dorothy, Grace and Ma
rion Dixon left Friday for Mcmillan
where their father will meet them and
they will drive to the dredge where he
is employed and spend some time there
Mrs. |. w. Cahill of Port Edwards
visited her son, Walter, at the hos
pital in Wausau Sunday. He is get
ting along nicely and his many friends
will be glad to hear of his rapid recov-
cry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
OLD WISCONSIN
RIVER PILOTS
John Parrish of Grand Rapids Run Last Lumber
Down Wisconsin River From This Place.

ed at Little Bull Maj. Fisk was
drowned at Big Bull. Few, if any of
them, ever become rich, as they We're
men of noble, generous impulses,
which are the kind never known to &C
cumula.e much of the worlds goods.
Honor to whom honor is due. Poverty
is not disgraceful but very inconven-
lent, especially in old age.
Wisconsin River Pilots.
| Old Drover, first man to run Grand
Rapids.
Levi Stowe, first man to run Little
Bull
/ Prayer was had on the piece before
starting, (faith.)
John Stackhouse, first man to run
Big Bull Falls.
John Eckels, Jno. Kingston, Old
Judd (Horace), McCauley (halfbreed),
Tom Ellsworth, Sam Harris, Davy
Crockett, (Cattin), Old Kentucky Bill,
(Wigginton, Sailor Jack, (Hawn), Bill
Watts, Pat Smith, 60. b., Little
Gregg, died of cholera at ST. Louis,
Little Bat Levine, ("good man as no
man" "by krise.), Dave Eye, Lem Cur
tbs, John G. Potter, ("bother by boots")
Orrin Maybee, Old Story, Jack Clark,
Bill Beers, Pete Cain, Crazy Steve
Woodward, A. H. Lee, Ben Jones, Ben
Single, Tim Engler, Hank Engler, Tom
Grundy, Big Hank Snyder, Buck
Kingsbury, Jim Single, AFRO Marvin,
Alex Smith, Old Butts, (Humpy), ST.
las Walsworth, Dick Gardner, Buck
skin Brown, Whiteface Brown, Lilli-
bridge, Big Headed Cole, Irwin Eckels,
Paul La Rose, Louis Grignon, Old
Dick Gardner, Ben Fulton, Maj. Fisk,
Tom Avrill, Job Irwin, A. H. Perry
(Commodore), Old Page (Ephraim),
Pete St. Austin, Ross Gamble, Sandy
Fulps, Lazy Phelps, Pete Snider, Fay,
Hall, John Kennedy, French Fred
(noisseaux), Homer Drake, Aaron
Drake, Sam Drake, Louis Craft, M. M.
Charles, Lumius Lawrence, Jimmy o.
Brien, Johnny Casey, Larry Breen,
Jim McHugh, Frank Rosilee, John
Snyder, Hank Snyder, Alex Simpson,
Ed. Simpson, John Bell, Bill Hayes,
Jack Splann, Ed. Nichols, Orson
Phelps, Dave Shelbarne, Bill Gilchrist,
Jas. Wilmot, Frank Houston, Bill
Kratzer, Old Louis LaMmere, Louis
Seanville, Jack Meehan, Geo. Wander
pool, Little Louis La Mere.
This list is, of course, intended to in
clude the cold stand by's of the river.
Another generation, as it were, fol-
lowed in their wake equally as prof.
cient, but who are most all living now,
and it would trespass too much upon
your space to enumerate them, but at
some future time let the complete list
of "later day" pilots be published so
their names can be recorded, their
memories cherished.
With we'll wishes for all who are a.
live of the brave old crew, close, with
hopes that no worse may ever infest
the banks of the dear old Wisconse.
Jack Clarke, One of Them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

Edward Bassett, who has been con-
of the city for the past fifteen years,
has resigned his position and he and
Mrs. Bassett will start for Yellowstone
Park and other noted western points
early in July to be absent two months,
Upon their return Mr.. Bassett will en-
ter school and complete an electrical
engineering course before again en-
gaging in his profession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19
INFORMATION ON
ROAD VIOLATION
Copy Regard Highways;
DISTRACTIONS; Penalty.

Section 131m910 (a) an be
of
weeds
other than officer
bridge highway
(b) shall
forfeit less than
having jurisdiction of the adjudge
the County and bridge fund Any the
such violation shall shall
Judgment eforfeitu
Section 1926 Any shall public highway
this
other
ncomnode the
obstruction
shall guilty
be punished by of less
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-06-19

Mrs. j. Roets who are patients at the
st. Joseph's hospital. Many friends
were glad to hear the report of some
Improvement in both cases.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30

SCHOOLS VIII cooperate by reouestinv
eacn teacher to select pupils to
study these different articles and
present them either In recitation or
reading, during the special nrorr, m
OF October "a.
me commercial interest of the
slalo Will devote the week to direct
ing attention to Iowa.maoe goods A
pan OF cooperation between manu-
lacturer, jobber. and retailer is beins
perfected. whereby local merchants
VIII make special window DISPLAYS
ana possibly counter displays mr.
ARTICLES manufactured In Iowa
special advertising will be under.
TAKEN in local newspapers, calling
attentlon to these displays and to
loWas progress In industry. Prizes
VIII be given for the most compre.
nSnslVe participation in nearly all of
the progressive cities and towns. One
evening will be devoted to a dinner
meeting, where the business men
rom ooth the town and country
ana the business woman, too-will
gather to hear discussed the civic
Ideals OF the town, the state and the
nation.
Iowa was the first and Is the onry
state conducting weeks observance
OF this character. The Greater Iowa
association inaugurated rms plan in
1916 and repeated 1t in 1917. Last
year no observance WAS had, owing
10 war activities, and the association
ofhcials are anticipating a tremen.
dous success this year,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
<,,borate Plans are Under Way to
wake It the Most Complete Oh.
servance Ever Cele-
bratcd.
WILL HAVE PROGRAM
state Department Of Public lnstruc-
zion is Preparing Special Fea-
lures for Teachers
Use.

rreater Iowa weclS--when the
.,o,,ght of all Iowans Will be direct
. ~ toward Iowa. her achievements
ga her opportunities-nas been set
sor october 10 to rs, inclusive. and
a a ngements already are under way
sor more complete observance
tban ever before.
THE churches of the state will be
.eked to cooperate on Sunday, Oc-
toher 10, and special information will
~ given to every minister In Iowa,
win an urgent request that the
state. its people, and It's civic ideals
he discussed that day.
Friday, October "a, will be Iowa
day in all of the schools, and in CO.
oneration with the state department
~ public instruction, information
will be given to every school teacher
in the state, upon which to base a
special program in each school room
IN fact. the Greater Iowa association,
under whose auspices the observance
il conducted each year, is now pre-.
paring special program for the
schools, which will include articles
m various activities, including agri-
culture, animal husbandry, manufac-
mre. and commerce. Other special
articles will be prepared concerning
Iowa's scenic features. and her record
in various war activities sort Of
iIowa History up to Date"-in tab
Ioid form.
The county superintendent of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30

fore long. There is some slight diff
ference of opinion when corn should
be put into the silo. yet the general
practice is to begin when the corn
is dented, in the dough stage, or
when about one-fourth of the husks
and the lower leaves are turning
brown. The nearer the corn is to
maturity the more food value it has,
but it must be cut before 1t is too
mature and dry.
Generally, farmers IN Iowa set
their silage cutting machines to cut
the corn in one-half or three-quarter
inch lengths. A longer cut IS more
economical from the standpoint OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
RAPTISTS WILL
RAISE $3,O0O,OOO
Members Of the Church In Missouri
Planning for Big Finan-
cial Campaign In
December.

The 1900 Baptist churches Of Mis-
souri. representing 100000 Baptists,
expect soon to get under the money
raising project which is to eliminate
November 80 to December Z, by
which Missouri is to contribute sS,-
100000 of the total $T5,0o0,0OO bud.
get proposed for the missions and
beneyolences Of the Southern Bap-
fist church There is also fund of
s1vo. 100000 to be raised by the
Northern Baptists, which likewise
have generous representation in
Missouri, but the date for this drive
has not been announced.
St. Louis and Kansas City will be
expected, It is understood, to take
the bulk Of the burden In the raising
of the $4,000, 900 for Missouri
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
Total Of $1,15o Has Been Set Aside
to Stimulate an Interest in In
creasing the Production
OF Corn.
MORE CORN PER ACRE
Boys and Girls Clubs VIII Compete
for the Prizes and the Contest
Promises to be Inter-
estin0.

What Is probably the most extensive
list of prizes ever offered for Junior
club work will be awarded by Ar
mour's farm bureau, Union Stock
Yards, Chicago. this year to the mem.
bers competing in Iowa corn CLUB
work. A total Of $1,150 has been set
the interest of the younger Hawk.
eyes" in the growing of more ears per
stalk, more stalks per hill, and more
hills per acre.
This announcement was made sim
ultaneously by E. c. Bishop, state club
leader, and G. L. Noble, in charge of
junior division, Arnour's farm bureau.
Five of the leading boys will be given
free trips to the International Live
stock Show in Chicago, November Both
to December 7th, 1919, S45 being al
lowed for the trip. At the liner
national, entertainment and special eX-
cursions are being planned to the
great manufacturing concerns, retail
stores, parks, and other places Of in
terest. The coveted trip to the Inter
national with all these other treats
thrown in are certainly worth striv-
ing for.
Winter Short Course at Ames.
In addition to these prizes, the
three leading boys of the ten highest
counties will be given free trips to the
winter short course at Ames, $45 being
allowed for each county The three
boys from each county will constitute
a corn Judging team and will compete
for the prizes, which will be awarded
as follows:
The team receiving the highest
score will be awarded a free trip to
the interstate fair at Sioux City in
1920, a Si25 purse being allowed.
The second team will be awarded
free trip to the Iowa state fair In Des
Moines in 1920, $50 purse being al
lowed.
The five teams ranking highest at
the winter short course will be
awarded trophy cups valued at $50
each.
In addition to all Of this, every
member completing the work and hav-
ing a record yield above the average
Weld per acre for the entire state Will
engraved.
One Oh the IelulI eIueulS Is lhdt
those winners who gain the coveted
prize of the trips to Chicago shall
write stories of not less than 200 nor
more han 400 words, describing his or
her experiences during the visit to
Chicago.
Basis OF Awards.
The award will be made on the fol-
lowing basis:
Total yield of corn per acre, 60
points
10-ear exhibit, 20 points.
Records and reports, 20 points.
Perfect score, 100 points.
The college authorities at Ames
will Judge the contest.
"Our purpose in offering these
prizes said G. l.. Noble. of Armours
farm bureau, "is to increase the knowl-
edge Of farm boys in the state regard
ing increased crop production as well
as decreased cost of production and to
stimulate further interest in the
axioms that must be followed to pro-
mote sound agriculture, knowing that
upon the prosperity Of the producer
depends the prosperity Of the whole
country and all of its industries"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30

Were he nominated he would get my
vote"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30

More than a third of all America1s
carpets are woven in Philadelphia.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
5000 NEW IOWA
SILOS TO FILL
Farmers are Becoming More and
More Convinced That Silo
is Necessary to Good
Farming.

When silo filing time arrives.
there will be at least 5000 more
silos to fill in Iowa than there were
two years ago. That is conserva-
tive estimate, according to the agri-
cultural engineers at Iowa State col
lege. More and more the men who
own and operate Iowas first class
farm land are becoming convinced
that silo is necessary for the best
and most profitable farming and live
stock feeding.
Silo filling will be. under way be-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
LADIES

When irregular or delayed. use Tri-
umph pills. Safe and always de-
pendable. Not sold at drug stores.
Do not experiment with others, save
disappointment. Write for Relief"
and particulars, it's free. Address:
National Medical institute. Milwau.
kee, Wis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30

rapid filing of the s1lo, but short
cut makes it possible to get more
corn into a silo and also insures less
waste in feeding. In filling, 1t is
essential to pack the corn in closely
and with a good supply of moisture
If the corn itself is rather dry. then
water must be added to make the
corn moist.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30

much" said Carrie Harrison Dickey,
prominent suffragist. Il have watch
ed his political career from its be-
ginning and I think he is such
politician as Lincoln and Mckinney
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
INVESTIGATE
LAND PRICES
Government Representative Saws
Iowa is the Storm Center
of Inflated Land
Values.

An investigation of the boom in
Iowa farm land and its connection
with the increased cost of living is
being made by DR.. L. c. Gray, chief
of the division of farm conomicsat,
Washington.
DR.. Gray was in Des Moines re.
Gently, seeking information concern.
ing the increase in land values
"The high cost of land has no
effect upon the high cost of its pro.
ducts" he said, THE high cost of
the products fixes. the high cost of
the land"
Iowa is the storm canter Of in
flated land values, he said.
Self-respect is one of the greatest
personal assets man or woman can
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
Inwden Is a Eavorlte.

Iowa women have a warm feeling
for Governor Frank o. Lowden of
Illinois, as a probable candidate for
president.
81 admire Governor Lowden very
The Washington times., 1919-10-16

WANTED