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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
~OHlO'S PLACE IN THE SUN

Although there Is disagreement,
due to difference of Judgment, as to
who It will be, Ohio the birthplace of
six presidents and the home of an
other when elected, will have another
son elevated to the highest office In
the gift of the people.
There is good reason for the
prominence OF Ohio men in politics.
The state, while Republican the great.
er part of the last 80 years, has new.
er been overwhelmingly so. This
has made 1t necessary to consider
what Ohio would do and that entailed
picking candidates who would have
strength in that commonwealth. Ma.
turally son Of the state would stand
the best show In such contest. For.
tunately. too, Ohio developed men
Candidates were forced to run on
their merits.
In the last half century Ohio has
more deeply impressed the views OF
her people on the laws of the nation
than has fallen to the lot of any other
state. This has been due to the fact
that her sons have been In positions OF
authority. In go years Ohio's sons
have been chosen AZ chief magistrate
for 80 years OF that period, though
two Of them failed to serve their
terms through assassination.
In view Of the facts, the rest of the
country will have to be tolerant Il
Ohio seems at times to verge on the
boastful.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
MRS. JOHN S. BRADDOCK
IS CALLED BY DEATH

Relatives in Mt Vernon have receiv-
ed word of the death OF Mrs. John s.
Braddock of Little Rock, Arkansas,
formerly OF this city, which occurred on
last Sunday at the home of her daugh-
ter at Stockton, California, where she
had gone to visit for few weeks.
Burial services will be at the home
in Little Rock on Saturday.
Mrs. Braddock, who was in her 10th
year, was we'll know In Mt. Vernon
and Knox county, having resided in
this county all Of her life until about
twenty years ago when the family re-
moved to Little Rock. She was a
daughter of the late Edward Burson
OF Fredericktown.
Besides Mr., Braddock she is sur.
vived by two daughters, Mrs. Freder
ick Braddock of Stockton, Calf, Mrs
Hale Sturges OF Mansfield, o., two
sons, Mr.. Edward Braddock OF Little
Rock and Mr.. w. ID. Braddock OF
Chicago. One son, John Sellers Jr.
was killed In an accident about sis
weeks ago. There are also clever
grandchildren.
Mrs, ]. b. Morton and Mrs, f, w
Lafever of East High street are sis
ters of the deceased, also Mrs. stephel
Ulery of near Marengo ana Mrs. j. w
Wynkoop of Spring Lake, N. j.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
PURE BREEDERS TO
MEET ON SATURDAY

The Pure Breeders Association OF
Knox county will hold its next meet
ing Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock in
the offices Of County Agent s. l.. And.
erson in Mount Vernon.
Every phase Of the work Of the
association will be discussed at this
gathering and each man Is requested
to bring his latest findings to the
meeting. prepared to give them an
airing before the crowd.
The Duroc hog breeders will have
a special meeting after the regular
of the association is over.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
CITY SCHOOLS TO
OPEN ON SEPT. I

A rumor was In circulation today
that the city public schools would
convene Monday. Aug. 80, this year.
Superintendent Zemer stated to the
Banner that the rumor was without
foundation and that the schools would
open on Tuesday, Sept. Z.
Supt. Zemer said there was some
talk of convening school earlier this
fall, but on account of the fact that
new furnaces will be installed In some
of the buildings this plan had to be
abandoned
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

The reality of the sugar shortage"
may be judged from the fact that UP
to date American sugar imports have
been several hundred million pounds
greater than last year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
COUNTY SCHOOLS 70
HAVE LONGER YEAR

Practically every rural school in
Knox county will have nine month
year during 192O-192i, according to
statement of County Superintendent
of Schools j. c. Marriott on Wednes.
day morning.
Heretofore most of the schools in
the county have had school year of
eight months, but the coming year it
has been determined to extend the
term to nine months.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

Remember when horses were ad.
mfred as the acme of vigorous life
and graceful motion? And now how
futile and awkward they look when
you happen to see one drawing We.
hicle on highway.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
MRS. ANNA, ,ROOP IS
CLAIMED BY DEATH

BRINK HAVEN, Aug. Mrs. An.
ma Roop, aged 78 years, died at her
home in this village last night from
complication of diseases. She is sur
vived by several daughters. The fun
eral will occur Thursday afternoon at
the Sand Ridge church, north of Jell-
oway. Interment in the church GENE.
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
PLAYER
BREAKS HIS ANKLE

Harry Wright. OF the Pennsylvania
shop baseball team, while practcing
yesterday afternoon at Athletic Park
sustained broken ankle bone and a
ruptured blood vessel, when he was
struck bya baseball
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
BADLY INJURED IN
FALL FROM ROOF.

Howard stelnmetz, carpenter, fell
from roof Of barn, south Of the
city, this afternoon and was injured
Internally. The Injured man was re-
moved to hospital.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

Connecticut is said to be praying
for schooliteachers. The teachers
ought to retaliate by praying for Con-
Notwithstanding that the state be en-.
dowed with enough wisdom and liber-
atty to pay the money necessary for
an answer to its prayer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

The worst thing about politics is
that after perfectly normal citizen
has been in public life for few years,
he begins to think he has an inalien-
able right to his job for ever and ev-
er.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
FALLS FROM PORCH;
ARM IS BROKEN

william, the three year old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Yeater. of West
Vernon, fell from the porch at his
home Monday Afternoon, fracturing
his left forearm.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

Cox has been assured of the sup
port OF Jim Gerard and Harding of a
former Democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Wisconsin. That's one vote
apiece, anyhow.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

A few points on household economy
and big families from aliens to Amer
icanization zealists would be fair ex-
change.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

1t this keeps up, common saluta-
ton in Detroit will be-: Good morn
Ing, have you killed your wife YETI"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
BIRTHS

A son was born at the M. and S.
sanitarium today to Mr. and Mrs.
Clinton Majors of West Gambler
street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

Why don't they convert the Reso-
lutte into Salt river excursion boat
for that brisk November business?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

We suppose that man Villa will be
touring the United States pretty soon
as prohibition lecturer or revival
ist
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

The campaign Of the editors may
be kept free from mud.slinglng be-
cause the paste will be handler.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

After.vacation reconstruction is the
problem that interests Americans
most just now.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

Pedestrians should remember that
there are traffic rules for them as
well as for automobile drivers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06
YESTERDAY

The political orator delights In
pointing with pride to the great
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-08-06

which has not been the best. for some
time past.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-10-05
9 AM ER A.
Sedinta de la ~ Iulie 1920.

In scaunul presidential d-nul
Dniliu Zamfirescu.
-. ministru II. CUDAIBU de.
pune un project pentru reorga.
nizarca serviciului observatOrukli
astronomic, .care' trece de la mi.
nisterul de instructie la departa-
mentul domeniilor.
D. LAURENTlU OANEAs a
rata necesitatea solidarHarii tu-
Juror grupaNlor democraticc din
tara pentlal infaptuirea marei
reforme agrare 81 moralizarea
intregei noastre vieti publice.
D-sa termina, declarind ca vo-
teaza contra raspunsului la me
sal.
y. DR.. A. DOBRESCU depune
din iniativa parlamentara 'un
proect de lege prin care sc acot-
da cite 5000 lei iinvatatorilor con
fesionai din Ardeal, carl n'au
primit despagubiri de razboi 81
nici indemnizatii de la statal
unear.
Sc admite urgenta.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-10-05
CUVfNTAREA D-LUI MI
HALACHE.

d. /. MIHALACHE Sc uneste
en- pasagiile din mesaj in care Sc
aduc omagii suveranului 81 ar.
mattel, care refacut gloria
sdruncinata un moment a acestei
tari.
Gu celelalte pasagii declara ca
nu Sc poate impaca.
y. Millalache remarca lipsa
ori-carei anuntari de program
din partea guvernului. Nu Sc
poate sti deci conceptia gavernu-
lui din care trebue sd porneasca
solntionarea tuturor problemelor
la ordinea zilei.
Spune despre partidul poporu-
lui ca un partid neconservator.
find alc3tuit in majoritate din
fostii membrii al partidelor con-
servatoare. Arata disparitatea de
vederi in chestia agrara dintre
membrii g,,vernului confruntind
declaratiile lor facutc in diverse
prilejuri.
In parlamentul de la Iasi dl
Trancu ma votat fmproprietari-
rea pentru ca Sc expropria prea
putin; dl c. Argetoianu, lul nu-
mai ca votat contra. dar a 81
protestat contra legii ca find
consacrarea unui act de spoliati-
ilne mei intregi clase. D-sa a
nalizeaza apoi de aproape prin
cipiile in chestia agrara expri-
mate de dl Gardflid in scris .si
verbal. D-sa a sp,ls in parlamen:
tul de la lasi ca s'a dat prea
mutt pamint taranilor. )
Trece apoi la cercetarea unora
din declaratiile facute tot asupra
cllestiei agrare de dl general
Averescu, aratind cind inconsec-
.vanta de opinii, cind dezorien-
tarea. cind ciOcnirea de Opinii
intre d.sa 81 ceilalti membrii al
guvernnlui.
VOCI: D-ta al toata compe-
tinta...
d. MdHALACFIE: Eu nu in
voc competinta mea, dar vrea,.
sa relev cd w'ati dat singqlri cer-
tificat de paupertate, cfnd pen
tru rezolvirea problemei agrare,
att recurs la competihta unui
conservator din partidlll d-lui
Marghiloman, anume dl Caro-
lid. Idelle cOnServatOare ,ale a.
cestuia All facut ca stadiul refor-
Fmei agrare sd ramie aproape a.
celeas ga sub regimul decretul1i
lege agrar al libefarilor.
Desrobirea taranimei trebue sd
fie - 81 va fl = opera ei pro.
prie.
Sedinta Sc sllspenda.
La redcyckidere dl MIHALA:
CHE referihdu1se la acuzatiile
abuse de adyersari psrtidului ia
ranesc, ca pune intresga' lui lup
tE pc concentis. luptei de clasd
face dn' larg ezsmen al aceste
. coneeptii ecndaninfnd principi,i
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-10-05
Parlar1ler1tul

armoniei sociale, in ibaza caruia
fost guvernata tara timp de
so de ami.
Conceptia de clasa fost pro
'movata prin toata guvernarea
clasei stapinitnarc de pima a.
cum, care legiferat menaiin-
du-Si propriile eli interese. In an
tagoism cll clasa conducatoare
oste o clasa nedreptatita, clasa
dcea mai numeroasa 81 clasa eli
adevarat. producatoarc: tirani-
mea.
Aceasta clasa trebue chemata
la adevaratul ei rol in viata so.
cfala, ctlltnrala 81 political. Noi
urmarim creiarea unui echilibrl
de forte 81 intercse prin repre-,
Zentarea Justa 81 sincera tu-
turor Nclaselor in conducerea tre-
bilor obstesti.
M1,lta vreme taranii au avut
credlnta ca dl general Averesc,l
este lin fruntea taranilor in npta
contra. ciOcoilor. Astazi S a facut
lumina in sufletul dor 81 va rog
sd luati aminfc dior: lumea
merge de la discernamint la fe.
tiSism. Perioada fetisismului pe
duca. Fiji atcnti. singurul elc-
ment de sprijin'al d-voastra q
fost pima !! acum popularitatea
d-lui general Avcrescu. N'aveti
program 81 'aveti dircctiva, yeti
eXista att cit va mai dura po-
pularitatea, de aci inainte discu-
tabila a d-lui general.
Cea mai extraordinary sentint:i
de condamnane a principiului ar
moniei sociale viii "a dat sfnrero-
sui 1907, cu toti mortii lui cazuti
in lupta reventlicarilor de clasa.
Flacarile rosii earl all impulpu-
rat albastrul cerului i'm acea pri-
mavara de tragedie sociala Sc
proiecteazW 81 All in constiinta
d-voastra chemnlu-va la ras-
pundere 81 cerindu-va sa aveti
curajul dreptatii.
Dupa rascoala din 1907, s'a
VENT cu Casa rurala 81 legea toe,
melilor agricole. .'aCea dintii, prin
vointa oligarhiei politice, n "a fost
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-10-05

ID. O. COCA depune proiectul
de lege pentru infiintarea unei
episcopii la Oradea Mare. dupa
care Sc suspenda sedinta la ora
] 81 jun. dupa ariaza.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-10-05

Este mai buna metlecin penru casa I'm mpul de ata
ersoa ne istorseste isplrut raceaa ntr sno
ia noape altu sue scapa de aprindere de pamin
altu spune cum la vndeca de reumasn lar aul ne sne
cum Ia vnteca de stomac 81 constpate M mirare ca
1oIos 81 alecia de miOane de persoane Cunpll cutie
stazl de acest Cea Bugaesc pentru snge della faacstu
81 va slguram ca yeti sune aceasa bun la ati care
suere Daca farmacstu trebue Sd tlmeet dpa ca
nua dect MOI va trmem cutie asgurata fara spese
potale. Trme 81 % pentru cutie mare san So Is ncnt
cu, 81 1913 pentrm cuti Adresa urmatoare: Won
schlick president Marvel Products Co., 424 Marvel BLDG
Pittsburgh, Pa.-(Adv)
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-10-05

altceya dec1t I'm mare latifundiar
in plus, care astazi este exbro-
plat in rind cl1 toti marii proprie-
tari, dupa ce prin ca s'au salts
facut ilAefesele marii proprietati
in detrimental taranimii.
Oratorul explica ideea refor-
melor exproprielii 81 a votu,lui
universal Ca avindu-si originea
in campania noastra din 1913
facuta in Bulgaria scutita de
ciocoi Si 1lrzestrata GU pamint
vite GU vot Universal 81 seoli.
Oar dupa 1913, a VENT 1914,
1915 81 1915, reformele insa nici
astazi nl s'au 1nfaptuit. Cauza
trebue cautata lin acea rezistenta
ascunsa sau fatise oligarhiei
politice 81 moyisrest. Au tretbuit
sd vie momentele decisive ale
razboiului mondial, ca sd deschi-
'deti discutia in jurul acestor re
forme.
Dol Ifactori am determinat re :
formele: revolutia 1alsa 81 vointa
suveranului. hm convingerca ca
ell ar fl fost realizate de or1-carn
partid care arfi fost la putere in
acele momente. + forta impreju-
rarilor care recIamau aceasta.
mai presus de toate vointele 81
intcresele. -
ID. @. COCA depune proiectal
de lege pentru infiintarea unei
episcopii la Oradea Mare, dupa
care Sc suspenda sedinta la ora
] 81 jun. dupa amiaza.
SEDINTA DE NOAPTE.
lneinta 81 lojile neobisnuit de
populate.
o atmosfera de inviorare sar-
batoreasca.
In fotoliul presidential d-nul
Duiliu Zamfirescu.
Sc da cuvintul d-lui +. Miha-
lache, care apare Ia tribuna, in
aplauzele 81 strigatelc de Ira
iasca Mihalaehe' pornite din
rindurile opozitiei.
d. I. MIHALACHE IN CON
TINUARB.
d. l.. MIHALACHE stabiIeste
-distinctn,nile de principiu 81 de
fCONTINUARE Pc PAGINA t.,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23
lie are wise and quick to note the

pie are wise and quick to note the
idiosyncracies of human nature.
Why IS it that some people are uni
versally admired and respected thru
life, although they have their faults,
as do the rest of us?
It is not because those faults are
hidden from the world-far from it.
1t is because such people have hearts
endowed with more than the average
Of human mpassion-hearts that
prompt the mind to recognize the good
qualities of others rather than to be
continually seeking out the weaker
points.
1t is because they see the better side
Of others that the world thinks so well
of them.
All people have their faults, but
some, unfortunately, are only able to
distinguish those which exist in the
other fellow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

Governor-John J. Blaine.
Lieut.. Governor-Chas. II. Everett.
Secretary of State-Elmer S. Hall.
State Treasurer-Henry Johnson.
Atty. General-Wm. j. Morgan.
U. S. Senator L. Lenroot.
Congressman-Edward E. Browne.
State Senator-William L. Smith.
Assemblyman-W. W. Clark.
County Clerk-Sam Church.
Sheriff Walter c.. Mueller.
Treasurer James LaVigne.
Register of Deeds-Henry Ebbe.
Dist. Attorney-Frank w. Calkins.
Clerk of Court-A. B. Bever.
Surveyor-G. w. Severns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23
SEND FOR COMPLETE PRICE LIST

Fresh Fish, Packed in ice. All
dressed. Large Perch 10c; Suckers,
&c; Carp, 7c; Bluefns, &c; Herring,
7c; skinned Bullheads, Ice; Baby Trout
18c. Box charges 30c extra on fresh
fish only.
Smoked Fish:-In 10 ID. baskets;
Bluefns, $1.20; Fat Clubs, 1920;
Chunk Trout, 1920; Whole Trout,
$3.50.
Salt Fish:-In 20 ID. pals only:
Green Bay Flat Herring, $1.7O; G. B.
Ciscoes, $1.70; Norway Herring, $1.90;
Bayfsh or Family White, $40; G. B.
Whitefish, S2.75; Lake Trout, $2.75.
Spiced Fish:-In 10 Id. pals: Cis-
Goes, 1925; Norway Herring, $1.35;
Fat Alaska Herring, $1.40; Cut Lunch
$1.35; Russian Sardines and Firefish,
$1.40.
Send remittance with order.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23
SEEM
BOTH Ways

Some of US are content to go thru
life noting the mistakes of others,
blissfully Indifferent to the fact that
they see us as we see them.
People think of US only as our own
conduct and actions deserve that we
be thought of.
II we spend our time in petty and
obnoxious criticisms of others, we
must expect that they at least will
be able to detect the bean in our own
eyes.
A few may be short sighted and IN
observing, but the majority of peo-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23
CUT THIS OUT - 1T IS WORTH
MONEY

Cut out this slip, eclose with SC to
Foley & Co., 1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chi
cago, Ill, writing your name and adj
dress clearly. You will receive in re-
turn a trial package containing Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group, Foley Kidney
Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets
Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

Large numbers of Germans of the
educated class are coming to the u
nited States to earn living. The pro-
letariat is in the saddle in Germany,
and with their money gone and their
titles without value there appears to
be nothing left for them but to kiss
the hand that smote them. But it's a
good hand to kiss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

Fsll,h writes Mrs, joahny, i'snd
bought a 35c cake Of RAT-sNAp,
broke it up into small pieces. Last
week while moving we came across
the dead rat. Must have been dead
six months, didn't smell. RAT-SNAP
is wonderful" Three sizes, 35c, 65c,
s1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Wood
County Drug Store
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23
HOW ONE WOMAN WAS HELPED

Althea Walker, New River, Pa,
writes: II have been troubled with
weak kidneys for two years. | took
Foley Kidney Pills and they helped
me fine, rest fine all night and now
have no trouble with my kidneys" Fo-
ley Kidney Pills have given similar re-
lief to thousands of men and women.
Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

Why do some people wear furs on a.
hot summer day, you ask? Very SIM
pie It's about the only way they can
induce other people to notice them,
now that hosiery displays are becom-
ing drug in the market.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

Our office devil is glad that he is not
of age He says the democrats call
the republican candidates rotten, and
the republicans say the democratic can
didate5 are worse, and that between
the two he might be forced to the en-
barrassing extremity of voting for
himself in order to make sure of sup
porting a good man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23
AS THE EDITOR
SEES IT

A good citizen wants our opinion,
editorially expressed, as to the most
practical method of stimulating a
greater interest in local affairs on the
part of the public
Years ago, when the present adult
generation were children, the attrac
ton that brought out regularly the
greatest number of people was the
weekly meeting of the old fashioned
debating society
The members Of the society woultl>
select subject to be discussed, both
affirmatively and negatively.
Then from their membership, by
vote, they would select the speakers
who were to argue the pres and cons
of the subject, two taking the aftirn.a-
tive side and two the negative. Of
course a time limit was placed upon
each speech.
A jury Of five or seven people would
be selected to render decision at the
close of the speaking and the contest
ants would go to it, their partisans
voting with lavish applause at every
telling point made.
More vital issues would be brought
out in these public debates in one night
than would crop out in a year of the
ordinary routine of life.
And incidentally we might remark
that some of the most brilliant orators
this country has ever produced receiv-
ed their early training in public speak
! ing in the old time debating society.
It's revival would be a reminiscent
pleasure to the older heads among
US, and blessing to the younger gen
GRAFTON that is springing up.
The good citizen has our humble
opinion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

If there is ever a time when an old
topper longs for wings it is when he
hears of these whiskey pilots flying
over from Canada with their airplanes
full of booze, and realizes that all he
can do is to look and yearn and cuss.
Amt it?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

We advise every man and woman to
exercise their inalienable right of
franchise and vote exactly as they
please in the coming national election.
But we hope they please to vote as
we do.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

If the present destructive rate of
speed is maintained, we fear the repu-
tations of many of our politicians will
have to go back, take bath, fumigate,
and start all over again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

Every time a man sees a woman
wearing a mosquito netting blouse on
hot summer day he feels just like
doing the same thing himself. But
modesty forbids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-09-23

We are rushing through life at too
rapid as peed in our efforts to keep
pace with a galloping world.
The beacon light which we follow
is glazing, binding and blighting. 1t
is the light of gold-and more gold.
1t fascinates, and charms and de-
moralizes it's victims until manly re
sistence to it's sinister influences van
ishes in our craving for the inordinate
pleasures which wealth alone can give.
We stunt our bodies, stultify our
minds, and peril our souls in our in
satiate greed for more.
The pace we travel is one Of mad
ness, and the beacon we follow is
lighted by the hand of premature
death.
Life and the power to think and act
were given to us for purpose, but
that purpose was not one destructive
to mind, and body, and soul.
The vitality within our human
frames is limited, and when we strain
it beyond the point of wisdom we pass
the pinnacle of existence and enter
upon the decline of life.
By defying the laws of nature we
bring death UNNECESSARILY nearer by
acts wholly our own.
The beacon light is golden, but it
draws us steadily onward and down
ward.