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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-06-13
KEEPING THE SMOKE GOING
UP THE FACTORY CHIMNEY
(By C. M. Morrison)

There has been enough gloom and
to spare for the last twenty months.
What we are needing in America is a
lot of the other sort of thing.
Smoke from the chimney of the fac
tory may streak the sky with ugll-
ness. 1t may not make hit with the
lovers of the beautiful, but it certain
ly lights up the path of the wage earn
er and puts lot of brightness in a
home.
1t is a hard matter to sing a cheer
full song of industry and prosperity
when the wheels of the mills are slow
ing down. And any time that things
slow down in the business world, pros
perity moves over the horizon some
where.
Of course there will be plenty of la
Dor The country was short OF man.
power last year but it won't be much
longer. The other day one of the ar
my transports that used to belong to
the Kaiser's own huns, locked at New
York with few more than $4,000 re-
turning soldiers on board. They are
coming back mighty fast now and
The whole return movement is likely
to be speeded up even faster.
1t is mighty important that when
thew do come back, that they come
back to some kind of a job. Prefer
ably this should be good job, but 1T
is necessary that it be a decent job,
that man can make living at.
If these fellows coming out of the
army come back into country where
there are no jobs and where returned
soldiers will have to form into bread
line, why then, that will be another
| and mighty unpleasant story. -,
/ Right now American industry could
stand little speeding up. 1t could
stand having few hundred millions
of dollars turned loose to circulate In
the worlds of labor and raw mater
ials.
To these industries the American
Government owes something like ~
600 .0OO. 900. This money is due for
gas. for munitions, for rifles and ma
chine guns and everything in the way
of war materials, materials we did NOT
use. The Government wants to pay IL
and is waiting for us to raise the mon,
ey to paw it, This tremendous unpaid
debt is one of the things that is him
dering the new start that the country
wants to make. 1t is one Of the things
that is standing in the way of having
Job ready for every man and woman
in the country who wants to work.
That is what we want in this coun'
try. things to boom, to keep MOVING
along. We got accustomed to gooc
times in the past four years. In the
iirst two or three years. OF the wal
the nations of Europe who atterwaf'
: became our Allies in everything save
! the formality of the name, shoWere,'
US with orders for all sorts OF good
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-06-13
FOR SALE

A 224-acre farm, 10 miles southeast
of Pennington, cornering on the Farm
ington and Fredericktown rock road
at Libertyville; all under good wire
fence and in cultivation; an ideal
stock farm, with a number of living
springs; good improvements, with
splendid barn and fair dwelling house.
Land lays so that the whole of it is
in plain view from any given point;
splendid neighborhood and an excel
lent home. For further information,
call on or write Thos. H. STAN, at
Pennington, or DR.. J. P. Clark, at
Perryville, Mo. 20-4t
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-06-13
TWO FLU STORIES

Rastus was in the army and at a
training camp in France. Then the
flu flew along and Rastus with few
other darkies was given a vacation at
the base hospital. Rastus suffered
worse than the other victims. In fact,
he almost flew "West." However, he
recovered and met a white officer
friend, when he arrived in the trenches
The officer began to ask Rastus ques-
tons and finally inquired:
"Were you sick with the flu, Ras-
tus? 2"
Rastus flew right into his answer;
"Sick!--Sick! Man All wuz so i'll mos
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-06-13
cherry night All look into dat er casu-
atty list for nah namei"

The day had been dull one. Old
St. Peter sat at TIE gate of Heaven
lazily smoking his corn cob pipe and
watched the long line Of travellers en-
tering old Nick's place below.
Suddenly there appeared before the
guardian of the heavenly gate seedy
individual and asked to be admitted.
St. Peter was surprised. He looked
him over and then began to concen-
trate.
"You're in pretty bad shape, pard-
ner," suddenly exclaimed st. Peter.
How'd you manage to get this far?'
Whereupon the applicant sneezed
violently.
| "F'lu." he answered.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-06-13
STUFFED UP WITH
: "A BAD COLD?"
Get busy with a bottle Of
Dr.. Kings New Discovery
at once

Coughs, colds and bronchial attacks
- they are all likely to result in danger
o.s aftermaths unless checked in time.
Aad how effectively and quickly DR..
I.iag's New Discovery helps to do the
checking work. Inaamed, irritated
membranes are soothed, the mucous
phlsgm loo7ened freely and quiet.
l.lldr-gsist7 have 1t. Sold since 1869
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-06-13
To Prevent Relching

Make regular habit of eating slow
ly. masticate your food thoroughly
and you may have no further trouble
If you should, take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after sup.
per. Obtainable everywhere. (adv.l
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
Reducing Food Costs

Another respect IN which the bus
ness of good food production could
be made more efficient, is in the bet
Ter training of the food producer.
In factory production, foreman
would probably feel it needful to in
spect the work of the average oper-
alive nearly every day. Food produc-
ion is made up of processes far more
complicated and various than the av-
arage factory job. A wide range of
technical science is needed for eff
cient work The average farmer does
not probably know his job as thorough
ly as the average factory operative
ZnoWs his processes.
Under the system of individual own
ership of small farms, there is no such
provision for training the farmer as
exists in factory production. 1t is
true that few years ago a beginning
was made at popularizing scientific
agriculture, by the system of instruc-
ton by county farm bureaus. These
organizations are having marvellous
success.
But while the average factory work
er is watched and trained every day
of his life, the. average farmer does
not usually get help from any scien-
tific authority more than a few times
a year. He reads agricultural papers
which are usually good. But the in
>omation given is sometimes conflict
ing, and it is not easy to apply it to
his own problem. He may attend a
Few Institutes year, see a few dem
onstrations each year by the county
farm agent and others. But it is a
safe statement that he does not get
a twentieth part as much training in
the art of scientific production as the
factory worker gets in the science
of his trade.
Splendid helps are now offered by
agricultural colleges and schools
Most of them run winter courses that
give a lot of information. But the
farmers have been far too slow to take
advantage of their opportunities for
technical training.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
The Service of the Home Stores

When a home merchant sells his
stuff to his own townspeople, he gets
the most thorough test of the value
of his goods. If anything doesn't alb
solutoly make good, it comes back to
him at once. His customers return
to the same place week after week
He quickly finds out whether his ma
terial has proved good, bad, or indif-
ferent. He finds out how the goods
work in actual use more quickly and
more thoroughly than the large city
department stores or mail order house
So the home merchant quickly
learns what lines can be depended
upon and what can't. The latter he
cuts out, and places his reliance on
the producers who have made good.
When YOU buy of home store, there
fore, you get the benefit of a test of
the articles made in your own home
town, carefully watched by the mar
whose interest it is to have mis- sales
satisfactory. No test of the value of
goods made in any other way can be
SO dependable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

MarceaU have returned to their homes
at Mosinee, after spending some
time with relatives and friends.
Born unto Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Finup
a baby girl recently.
John Wacholtz returned home last
week from Irma where he has been
employed for some time.
John Forslund has gone up north
where he has secured employment.
Eric Berg has gone up north where
he has secured employment.
Eric Berg brought some cattle to
Vesper on Saturday which he had sold
to Mr.. Strach of that place.
David Anderson has gone to Walk
er where he will secure employment.
Ben Peterson made a business trip
to Sherry one day last week.
Steve Klenoski departed last week
for Milwaukee where he will be en-
ployed for some time.
John Wacholtz purchased new car
last week.
Joe Lidelack and Jack Sternot
brought some calves to Vesper on
Saturday which they had sold to Mr..
Strack
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Winch of Ar
pin visited relatives here last week.
". c. Speer has returned from
Dane County where he has been visit
ing friends and relatives at his old
home.
Mrs. Earl Anderson of Chicago, H.,
who is guest at the Carl Lindstrum
home will leave next week accomp-
anied by Miss Sophia Lindstrum for
Feedum, where they will visit for a
few days with their sister Mrs. Henry
Garrels.
Harry Cole left on Saturday for
Chicago where he will spend a few
Peter Brotowitz who is employed
days.
in Milwaukee is spending a few day
at the home of his parents Mr. and
Mrs. Frank BrosloWitz.
Arthur Burgeson departed on
Thursday for Duluth, Minnesota where
ne will spend few days on business |
Emmanuel Kronholm came home
On Wednesday from Milwaukee where |
ne has been spending the past few
weeks /
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Mr. E. G. Doudna, superintendent
Of our public schools, substituted at
the Congregational Church Club
Sunday night for another speaker who
was unable to attend on account OF
illness. His subject was "The Bible in
Literature" This was Mr. Doudna' 5
frt appearance on the platform in
Grand Rapids and he was no disap-
pointment. He handled his subject
ably ard we'll. He was more CONVEX
SAINT with the good book" than school
instructors usually are. He admitted
that men differed upon what Litter
allure" consisted of, but in any case
he thought there was none better
than what the Bible contained. Nc
one present disputed his claim His
address was to the point, full of meat
and greatly enjoyed by those who
heard him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

rived home Monday having received
an honorable discharge.
Mrs. R. ]. Villas was a guest of rel
atives at Port Edwards Monday.
Miss Helen Wipfli left Monday for
Babcock to resume her school duties
there.
Miss Genevieve Krause returned
Monday from Marshfeld having spent
the week end with her parents there.
Miss Phyllis Crowns entertained a
number of young people at her home
Monday evening at a six o'clock lunch
con, the occasion being her 10Th
birthday. The evening was spent in
social converse and music. Miss
Crowns received many pretty gifts.
Miss Clara WayeFski entertained
relatives Monday from Junction City.
G. L. Herms of Menasha transacted
business here Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
The Healthy Sunday Message

Dr.. Rupert Blue, surge general
of the public health service, issued
an appeal to the ministers of the coun-
try to set aside Sunday February 9
as a Health Sunday. They were
urged to preach sermons asking the
people to protect the returning SOL
diers and sailors and the community
at large, and to inaugurate vigorous
measures to combat social disease.
This relates to subjects that many
people feel should not be discussed
out loud. Ministers have felt reIuct-
ant to preach about them. This at
titude of whispering and secrecy, pro-
notes the spread of some terrible di-
seases.
The danger of the so-called social
diseases should be frankly pointed out
to young people The community
should organize to drive out the vice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
SIGEL

John Heden was a business caller
at Sherry one day last week.
August and William Bauer spent
Saturday of last week at Stevens
Point.
Steve klenoski who has been in the
army since last summer, has been
discharged and returned to his home
here.
Miss Irene Mros entertained a num-
Der OF young people at her hons on
Sunday evening.
Mssdamss Frank ssk~y and Nick
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
PLEASANT VALLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamm moved tc
Grand Rapids a week ago Monday
Aug. Karlofske and wife left fol
Grand Rapids last week for future
residence.
Mrs. A. Eilert was operated on for
appendicitis at the Grand Rapids hos
pital last week Tuesday. She is get
ting along nicely.
Little Irwin Friday is recovering
from an attack of pneumonia.
Word has been received from Paul
Friday that he has landed in New
York, from overseas, and expects
soon to be on his way home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
NEKOOSA

Private Jesse Smith, who has been
N service overseas, arrived home on
Monday morning, having received an
honorable discharge.
Miss Caroline Fitch entertained the
members Of the Catholic Ladies Aid
of the north side at her home We'd
nesday afternoon. A ten cent lunch
was served to which all present par
took.
Mrs. G. J. Kearney spent Tuesday
with friends at Grand Rapids
George Mclean who has been sta
toned at Jefferson Barracks, Me-, ar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Life
A large audience greeted Rev. Noel
J. Breed Sunday morning February
9, to hear his eulogy on Ex-President
Theodore Roosevelt-the man. Those
who heard the eulogy were not dis
appointed 1t was a mastery effort
and gave the members of his audience
many facts that they never knew be-
fore of President Theodore Roosevelt
the man, politician, and American
citizen. 1t could easily be seen that
Rev. Breed was great admirer Of
Theodore Roosevelt"
Rev. Breed placed the Ex-President
among the great men Of his day and
second to none in the history of this
country. One characteristic of Roose-
welt brought out strongly in his eulo-
gy was that you could always tell
where Roosevelt stood on all public
questions He was free, frank and
open on matters that concerned the
Welfare of this country. He never
lodged an issue and always faced the
enemy. He was fair fighter and fav-
ored a square deal with everyone. His
virtues were many and greatly tc
be emulated. He was quick in action
and always just. There never was any
doubt as to just where he stood on
any question. He was a man quick
to decide and firm in his decisions.
In the death of Theodore Roosevelt
the United States has lost a great
leader. A man firm in his convictions
and just in all his deliberations. He
will be greatly missed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
DON'T FOOL YOURSELF

A man suffering from backache
rheumatic pains, stiff joints or sore
muscles may laugh and say these
symptoms of kidney trouble don't
amount to anything. 1t is folly to
ignore Natures warnings Foley
Kidney Pills give quick relief in kid
ney or bladder troubles and sit is
better to be safe than sorry" Sold
Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

promoters that assist in spreading
them. Splendid work has been done
in the army to promote clean living.
If followed up in the home towns, the
result will be a healthier generation
and happier homes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
FARM g!

10 YOU know why anxious TO have you use
1 Limestone your acid soils?
No you've another guess coming. 1t is not because
we make the big of 25 cents per ton on it. but
because absolutely know that you can grow larg-
crops of clover, alfalfa and other crops on sweet
soil than you "acid' soil.
This will result in your raising CATTLE erecting
better buildings and putting up more silos, to the
benefit of yourselves as well as the whole community.
1t is easy to keep putting it off year after year. but
it is like putting off going to the dentist All this
time it is getting worse and eventually you will have
to 60 Then it will hurt all the
You don't have to apply it to your whole farm at
once. Take 10 this year, then next year
take or 10 acres more
The best way to get started is to in and
Bring along sample of soil from any field of your
farm. We will have it tested for you and give you
good dope to read. This part of it won't cost
you eent-and anyway, we're not bad fellows to
visit with.
KELLOGG BROS. LUMBER co.
Grand Rapids Rudolph vesper Nekoosa Miadore
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

These Father and Son celebrations
they are having are not MOLLY new,
but formerly they always used to oc-
cur out in the wood shed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

Now that the war costs will soon be
declining, Congress can enthusiastic
ally proceed with the work of making
the motor boat creek navigabls fer
,e&sn steamers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Hearing that a speed Of 1875 miles
per hour has been made on a Day
tona, Florida track, by an automobile
equipped with an airplane motor,
many of the speeders are sore at their
old junk that only makes 40 per thru
the crowded streets of their home
towns
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Kuehlman Saturday
evening, February 8th. Mrs. Kuehl-
man was formerly Miss Fern Mill
enbach Of this city.
Mrs. E. ". Beck left Tuesday ev-
ening for Mosinee. to attend the fun
eral of her father NJ. F. Rondeau, on
Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

However, butter, eggs, and meat
prices have come off a bit. This is
perhaps a case of feeding up the Con-
sumer before undertaking major op-
Grafton on his pocketbook.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

When the saloons close, what will
those men do who formerly were call
ed out from their homes to attend 50
many evening meetings on public
business?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
ANCIENT HISTORY Of GRAND
RAPIDS, AND WOOD COUNTY
Taken From Wood County Reporter Files in 1886
80 Years Ago-Fontaine Brothers
Publishers

Mr.. and Mrs. F. MacKinon arrived
at Glasgow, Scotland, after a pleas
ant voyage. They made a tour thru
Scotland then went to the family
Country seat, at Ham Common, near
London, arriving there in time to wit
ness the demonstration at the Queens
jubilee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

The journeymen carpenters who
want $500 a day for doing odd jobs,
may have plenty of leisure time this
spring to plant their gardens.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Mr.. T. A. Lipke of Appleton, an
experienced clerk has been engaged
by Messrs. Spafford & Cole, as sales
man. He is already at work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

But deplorably slow progress is be-
ing made in erecting reproductions of
the Greek Parthenon as cross roads
post Offices. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

A Washington dispatch reports that
Miss Myrtle Ash has sailed to do war
work in France. Now if Miss Ash
would only marry Mr.. Cakes, the
family tree would grow some Spruce
young branches.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

The politicians. are looking for the
old style presidential candidate who
always kept his mouth shut and never
did anything to offend anyone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13
w. (. JURDEN, M. D.
A529 S. Farwell ST., Eau Claire, Wis
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money

Don't Miss This. Cut out this slip,
enclose with SC to Foley & Co. 1886
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, 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, 1919-02-13

G. D. Jones, member of the firm
of Silverthorn, Hurley & Jones, was
married to Miss Eva A. Jones, of
Fond du Lac, last Wednesday. This
was a happy surprise to Mr.. Jones
many friends in this city-Wausau
Sunday Citizen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Miss Ella Closuit surprised her
many friends in this city lately, by
getting married on the End instant to
Mr.. James D. Fouzer of Royalton
Wis, Rev. Beyerle officiating. They
have the best wishes of the Wood
County Reporter for future success
and happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

It is edifying to hear some former
poor man who made a million out of
the war, now growing because the
government proposes to tax him out
If all but a beggarly 100000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Opposition to the cost of soldiers
memorials is reported to be fading
away among property owners whose
real estate is going to be improved
thereby.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

When the cost of producing goods
goes up, the full advance is stuck on
the Consumer When the cost of pro-
duction goes down, the difference is
needed by the middlemen and distrib-
utors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

The people who about tbs time of
the year always growl because the
winter has been so cold, are growing
after this warm winter because they
foresee cold spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Horse flesh is declared to be the
most sanitary meat there is. It is
apparently highly popular and salts
factory when labelled and sold as
beef.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

The politicians would better be re-
conciled to the League Of Nations
Idea, as it seems likely TO provide a
good many Offices - - - -.-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

From the Marshfeld Times we take
notice that the Relief Committee of
that city have received about $4,000
in cash and about half that amount
in provisions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

FOR RENT-The McRaith resi-
dence on LIST Street North opposite
Catholic Church. For terms and par.
ticulars enquire of B. G. Chandose. Il
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-02-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Clock are happy over
te arrival of an 8-pound boy born
Monday July 18th. Dr. de Grandpre
attending.