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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The w. C. T. U. Jared the best
portion of the earth when they put
old John Barley Corn out Of business
in the United States, but these es-
Unable, charming and altogether de-
lightful ladies will be doomed to
many jar themselves before they
succeed in forcing q system of scien-
tifc mating upon the romantic people
of this country. You can't make love
by resolution any more than you can
prevent an old buck from making q
d. f. of himself in the presence of a
young filly. No, sir! We object,
without even first consulting our wife.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Mrs. Hardino wife of the republi-
can presidential nominee, started
feminine tongues to moving by wear
ing pair of frayed gloves after her
return home from the convention
Now if the better half of the demo-
cratic nominee can be persuaded t.
appear in public with a pair of ripped
stockings the feminine fireworks will
ha as Illuminating and we menwill
have amusement enough to last
throughout the campaign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01
BABCOCK

F. Huntsinger and family, of Tom
ahawk, who visited at the E. Ward
home last week, left for Madison this
week by auto.
Arthur Hammered made a short
visit at his parents home last week.
G. CRUDE, of Tomahawk, was seer
on our streets this week
Mrs. Long and little daughter re-
turned from Milwaukee Monday
where they visited relatives.
Lip" Lubers is operating r. Es-
mond's big blowing outfit upon the
land owned by McGraw and Carlson,
just south of town.
7 D. D. Conway, Ct Grand Rapids,
has sold his tract of 600 acres of land
west of Babcoek. The parties who
bought it are from Illinois and will
fence and stock it at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01
VESPER
July Is.

From State Center:-
Miss Harriet Lamberton of Grand
Rapids is visiting. her sister, Mrs
Thornton.
Ed. Wander Molen is having porch
built on the front of the Wittig prop
erty which he recently purchased.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sturat and
daughter, Mrs. T. J. Van Matre, autoed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

respective virtues and iniquities.
Take both the good and bad of either
at fifty per cent valuation and you
will come somewhere near the normal
neither party could elect either saint
Or devil president of the United
States. The adherents of each party
have too much common sense for that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

A town in Peru has become so in
tested with rats the officials have
voted to destroy all but six houses
in order to get rid of them. That
gives US an idea. We might try
blowing UP the country in order to
get rid of the unwelcome bolshiviks,
but probably it wouldn't work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

If you know Of something particul-
arly refreshing" that you want to
reach the ears of a married man, just
confde it to his wife as a profound
secret which is to be kept religiously
from him. He will know it in record
time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Don't worry over little thing like
having your sugar rationed to you
again. We humble individuals should
do nothing to interfer with those am
liable gentlemen who so delight in
exporting enormous quantities Of
qi'oar TO Europe at stlpendous pro-
fits t.. them elves. For how else can
they get richer quick?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Lindow, the retiring owner, will go
to work for Mott & Wood in some
other capacity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Witzig returned
Friday morning from North Lake
where they attended the Wisconsin
Bankers State convention. They made
the trip going and coming with their
auto.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

If you imagine that the penny has
ceased to be a thing of value you are
in error 1t can be used to rub dry
mud from clothing, as it has an edge
that is not sharp enough to injure
cloth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The Fourth is a day of JOY to the
small boy with his bunch Of firecrack-
ers. To the man of maturity it is
often one of regret that he can not
exchange places with the boy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The practice of pulling off a lot of
private murders in presidential
year is poor taste and should be sup
pressed. 1t diverts the public mind
from the few measly thrills still left
in our political campaigns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Close observers report but little
change in the styles Of mems gar
ments this year, and but little reduc-
ton in the amount Of change required
to get them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The anti-boze propaganda has worn
out, the anti-tobacco and other ants
are skipping along, and in time we
presume the anti-man movement will
be in full swing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Consider the fly 1t is only a fly
yet in its short life it can carry dis
ease germs sufficient to start plague
that will overwhelm a nation of peo-
pie. Swat the fly, before it swats
you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01
Thursday, July 1, 1920.
"SelI Your Hammer and Buy a Horn.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET

For President
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio.
For Vice President
Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massa-
chusetts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Another week has passed into his
tory and the Lord still permits US to
eat three meals day and wish we
could eat four in order to get our
moneys worth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

And now it will be quite the correct
thing for all sorts of people without
brains to inquire into the mental ca
pacity of our respected candidates for
the presidency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

There is no denying the fact that
this is a land of milk and honey, but
many people don't know where the
milk is and can't find the honey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The average man is death on Cos
sip, except when his wife is relating
the latest piece of scandal about his
neighbor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

IF you are angling for a husband,
sister, don't bait your hook with sugar
coated words The h. C. of S. will
scare him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Some people are so fond of news
paper publicity they are willing to
have their escapades aired in order
to get it. No, none Of the breed in
this town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

But what more can they expect, when
congregations are forced to listen to
the unvarnished truth about them
selves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Between the girl with pretty face
and the one with pretty manners it
is not difficult for a sensible man to
make a choice
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Facyclopaedias, we admit, contain
q world of knowledge, but if you want
the beest and at first hand, just marry
a widow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

If Scotland goes dry, as is predict
ed, what in heck will we do in dry
America for our. good old reliable
b ,and of Scotch?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Some girls marry for love and some
for money, but most of them marry
when they get good chance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Latest reports from the market
centers indicate that the price of
water has not advanced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

In Japan the peanut crop is report
ed as normal In America it IS ex-
political circles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

All men are blind to their own
faults. They simply lack the moral
sense to correct them, which is even
verse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

With the republican and the demo-
cratic candidates both in the field
there will be reams printed about their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The fool invariably questions the
wisdom of wise man. His foolish
ness is a thing without question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Many preachers are complaining a
bout the limited salaries they receive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

When in doubt, do it. It's one way
of getting ahead of the other fellow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

The most expensive hole in your
pocket is the one at the top.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

All men are foolish at times, but
only the wise man admits it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

Boost! Always Boost Grand Rap
ids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-07-01

$500 Year, Strictly in Advance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
COL. RAVENS TO
 GO AS GUEST

Former Governor Rollin S. Wood ruff, alternate to the Republican Ma tional convention in Chicago, has named Col. Elmer H. Ravens of this city as his guest. MT. Ravens will leave Saturday morning for Hartford to board the special train which will carry the Connecticut delegation to Chicago where they will arrive Sun day afternoon.
 On the special train a successor to Prof. Hiram Bingham of Yale, alter nate-at-1arge, who is i'll, will be elect ed. Prof. Bingham was chosen alter nate for James F. Walsh of Green wich, who was chosen as de1egate-at- large.
 The Connecticut special will be made up of five cars, three e.ompart- ment coaches, a diner and club car. Each member of the party will re- ceive a small silk American flag upon entering the train Saturday afternoon The delegation will not be called to order until the train has left Spring field, Mass. f
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
RUM0R HINTS
 RECEIVERSH|P Possibility That Five Cent Fare May Be Re
 established.

Rumors were prevalent today that a receivership for the local branch of the Connecticut Go. is imminent. Should this come about it would mean that the lines would be operat- ed by the receiver under the direc- ton of the Superior Court and it might be that a five cent fare would be re-esta blished. If this course were pursued it is probable that the jitneys would be forced out of busi- ness.
 It is an open secret that the local lines are not a paying proposition. have not been so for some time and that the new zone system is far from being a success. The public is not satisfied with the tickets if, under some conditions, they can achieve a saving.
 Despite the emphatic denial of President Storrs that Joseph J. Good win, manager of the local branch, was to be displaced, rumors still persist that such is the case. This morning, Manager Goodwin announc- ed that he had nothing of importance to communicate and referred callers to the chief clerk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
 vILLASTARTS;; 10000
 TROOPS ORDERED OUT
Carlos Osuna Who Has
 Joined Villa Has 1,5OO Men-Bandit Report
 ed To Be in State of Chihuahua.

Fl Paso, Texas, June g. Rail and wire communication on the Mexican Central Rail- way south of Chihuahua City, suspended since Saturday, has been restored and mail and passengers are reaching here from southern Mexico.
 At military headquarters in JuareZ it is announced that the suspension was due to Villa cutting the mail line fifteen miles north of Jiminez and~the Parral branch line between there and JimineZ.
 Military advices concerning Villas movements are that the bandit leader with about 400 men is in the state of Chihuahua, about 100 miles south of Chihuahua City, and close to the line of the Mexican Central.
 General J. G. Escobar with federal troops, and General Ignacio En- riquez with state militia, are at Jim- inez, 125 miles south of Chihuahua under orders to conduct an energetic campaign against Villa.
 Colonel Claudio Fox, in command of Juarez, announced that 0,00O sol diers had been ordered from Mexico City to the states of Durango and Chihuahua to campaign against Villa and Carlos Osuna- The latter until recently a Carranza general, is off, cialfy admitted to have joined Villa The Osuna following is variously es- timated at from 1000 to 1,500 men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
OLD BANK CAME
 WORKED WELL

As Alfred Lee, colored, of 693 North Washington avenue was stand ing on the corner of Main street a>sd was approached by a stranger who asked him the location of a relia b1e bank. The man said that he wish ed to deposit some money, and Lee started off with him to the bank.
 At the corner of Main and John streets, the stranger pointed out an other man to Lee, and said that he had just seen the second man pick up a pocketbook. Lee and his con- panion approached the man who was said to have made the find, and the first stranger suggested that the trio stsp1it the money three ways" This arrangement was entirely satisfactory to Lee and the three went down a side street and opened the wallet. It contained a $100 bill.
 Neither of the strangers had any change, and an attempt to change the bill in a store met with failure. The
 first stranger than suggested that Lee the first man would take the bill and have it changed. Lee obligingly hand ed over the $50, and the first stranger pocketed the s10a. He told Lee to wait for him while he went to the bank for change. Lee waited, but the stranger did not return. The victim of the hoax reported his loss to the Detective Bureau this morning. but it is not expected that the strangers. will be located
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
LARGEST BATTLESHlP
 GOES INTO COMMISSION

New York, June - The super Tennessee. the largest and most formidable battleship afloat, goes into commission today at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Formal ceremonies were set for 2:30 o'clock.
 Constructed here at a cost of s2O,- 000,000, the Tennessee represents the last word in battleship architecture. She is 625 feet long, has a beam of 9S feet and a displacement of 32, 300 tons.
 She is the next thing to a pleasure yacht in the comfort of her appoint ments for officers and men, she is the first battleship to recruit her entire personnel from the state from which she takes her name, >and she repre- sents advantages taken from lessons learned in the battle of Jutland and other important naval battles of the World War
 This last Special feature, which disting guishes the Tennessee from all other units of the United States navy, is the highly organized fighting brain," enclosed in a steel fort near the top of the forward mast. Here are concentrated devices for observing enemy ships, a device not known in the battle of Jutland, enabling the crew to quickly ascertain the posi- tion of enemy craft. Signal devices are installed in this turret which en- able the crew to train the 14 inch guns on the enemy before the crew of any other battleship known could even sight the Tennessee. This new device consists of three decks and their fighting complement is 25 men.
 By special signaling devices con- nected throughout the ship, reports hi firh ho od instantly to all parts of the ship, thus insuring instant correction of range and rapid fire.
 This fighting brain" is filled with mechanical devices for range finding and other delicate instrume ents never before used on a battleship.
 (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
SHOULD NO LONGER BE
 SLAVES TO TRADITION

Annapolis, June<3.---Upon the spirit and will of its officers to cast off "slav- cry to tradition" and venture into the realms of things untried, depends the future strength and efficiency of the American navy, Secretary Daniels told the graduating class of midship- men at the naval academy here today in presenting diplomas to it's 289 mem bers.
 Citing as an object lesson the navy 8 record of resourcefulness in the world war, as best exemplified in the North Sea barrage, the secretary delivered an earnest appeal to the young officers not to let the weight of accepted the ories restrain their efforts to keen American sea power at the forefront in strategy and invention.
 gro some men tradition is a task master, a hard rule, a beaten path, the secretary declared. ''To others it is a star in the Armament, light to the pathway; wings on which tc mount for clearer vision and wiser action, to win the goal, not by pre- cedent or rule, but by an illumina- ton that is spirit and not deed.
 "No two wars were ever won by the same tactics, and few by the same weapons. The military lead CT of the future may navigate his ships by radio, and the day may even come whn all his fighting craft
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
RUBBER COMP ANY
 OPENS FACTORY
Less Than Half of Opera tives Report For
 Work.

Bristol. R. l., June 3.---The National India Rubber Company reonened its tennis shoe and wire insulation fac tory here today after a months shut down, but fell short of obtaining working force It was estimated that less than half of the 4,700 operatives usually employed reported for work.
 Returning employees met with no ln- terference or picketing activities from the strikers who walked out month ago because of dissatisfaction with a readjuStn ent of the wage scale. .
 When questioned in their homes as to their reasons for not returning to work, several women operatives said they feared violence and gave the names of men who they said were ac- tive spirits in a group engaged Tn spreading a propaganda of intimida- ton. As a result of this information military officials announced that Ma jor Dubois, the judge advocate of the guard would proceed immediately to have Angelo M. Cheareli. considered one of the strike leaders, brought to trial on charges of assault with a dan- gerous weapon now pending against him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
Accept U. s. Offer
 To Combat Plague

Mexico City, June 3-(By A. -PD- state authorities at Vera Cruz have accepted the offer of the United States government to send a sanitary detachment and supplies to that city for the purpose of combating the spread of bubonic plague, says a des patch from that city to the news paper Universal.
 One suspected case of the plague was found yesterday, the despatch says. Ships are allowed to enter the port, but rigid quarantine regulations are being enforced Furniture sus- pected of having come in contact with the plague is being burned in the streets. In one lot of furniture burned there yesterday a bomb was concealed. This exploded killing one man.
 Vera Cruz, June 3-Three persons who were taken to the Isolation hos pital here following attacks of the bubonic plague, have died and three others are in a critical condition No new cases have been discovered in the last two days but three patients in a hospital are under observation. So far they have shown no symptoms of having the plague.
 Belief is expressed here that even if new cases are found the plague ,.ill not he prevalent in this city
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
Candidates N 0 W In
 Chicago
No Conclusion on Part Women Are To
 Play.

Chicago, June 3.---Two Republican, presidential candidates, Senator John- son of California and Senator Hard- ing of Ohio, arrived in Chicago today and their coming marks the beginning of the active days of the pre-conven- ton period. Five days remain before the Republican party assemblies in the Coliseum. to pick its candidates, and tain crowded hours of conferences, last minute alignment of forces, and fiaaI decisions among the campaign na.,- agers. Every one of the candidates except Herbert Hoover is expec.cd here at some time.
 Shortly after the Republican Na- tional Committee resumed today it's consideration of delegate contests it was announced that in the sixth Ten nessee district Harry A. Luck of Nashville had withdrawn his contest. J.. c. R. Mccall of Nashville, unin- structed, was seated. He9was- claim ed for Wood.
 The first contest taken up today was the suspended Florida case, the dispute between the Wood faction Bean and that led by H. L. Anderson of Jacksonville, reported to favor Johnson.
 The National committees sub-com- nittee to consider the part women are to play in the government of this par ty held a pre-breakfast session today but failed to reach definite conclu- Sions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
INQUIRE INTO
 FLAG BURNING

Washington, June 3-The state de- partment today asked the District of Columbia commissioners for a state ment of fact to the burning of a British flag yesterday in front of the treasury by women sympathizers with Irish freedom.
 The department acted on its own initiative, officials said, no protest against the action of the women hav- ing been made by the British en- bassy.
 No arrests were made when the flag was burned and none has been ordered since that time. The women have picketed the treasury frequently and their. burning of the flag passed almost unnoticed, as the presence of the banner bearers at the treasury building had ceased to excite public curiosity.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
STILLS C0NFISCATED Six To Be Arraigned Be fore Commissioner
 Lavery.

Federal enforcement agents have been active in the vicinity of Bridge port lately and have confiscated sev- eral stills, most of the arrests having been made on search warrants issued on complaints.
 Kings Highway in Fairfield has been practically cleaned out. stills having been found in over six differ ent private homes. Daniel Goldman of IT Norton street, Abe Lapidies of 100 George street, both of New Ha- ven, and Nathan Shapiro of Coney Island, N. Y, were arrested in Strat- ford on May 29, and will be arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Hugh J. Lavery on June II. charged witty transporting liquor. Bonds have been fixed at $1,000 each for the first two and $500 for the latter.
 Another trio. James Connell of 30 E. Liberty street, and Vincent Nor rel1i of 591 Congress avenue, both of Waterbury, and Michael Morrelh of 9 Orange street, Orange, N. J., alsu seized in Stratford transporting liquor in an automobile, will be brought be- fore e'Commissioner Lavery on June Ii. They were released on bonds of $1 ,000 each.