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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
WALSH
SAYS:

Have you ever thought why some adj
vertisements are believed more than
others?
It's the same reason why some sigma
lures are worth more to contract
than others.
Confidence can't be boosted or argued
into customer. It must be a growth
based on repeated demonstrations of
dependability
The esteem in which this house is held
by the men of the South is the most
valuable thing in the Walsh" bust
ness.
So valuing our reputation, what pos
sible consideration do you think could
persuade us to jeopardize it?
The Walsh Spring patterns are in.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

meat has been placed on sale here at
81 pound. The meat market where it
was offered is on the exact site where
20 years ago the meat sold for three
and four cents a pound.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
SO Shoes, $6.S5

farmers that fat cattle, bitten by rat
tiers, do not die, the poison from the
bite of one snake being insufficient to
kill them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

If you love the beautiful, see the Tom
plar. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22
BUFFALO MEAT SELLS
FOR ST PER POUND

DICKINSON. y. D, Jan, q, Buffalo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-22

Mems high-grade Lace Shoes in kid
calfskin and cordovan; made
over fine fitting lasts, that wear and lool
we'll; regular $500 Shoes; on sale fol
SII.S5 per pair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
PICK Up THE
LOOSE ENDS

With the advent of spring there is
much for our municipal authorities TO
consider.
A careful scrutiny of this town
will disclose abundant food for thot
and action.
Unsightly conditions will be found,
streets are in need of repairs, broken
pavements require attention, and a
few low places should be filled in.
Better fire protection is needed,
and greater interest should be
stimulated in our schools.
A public rest room should be pro
vided for the benefit of our friends
from the country who may want to
while away an hour or two before
returning to their homes.
There should be a home like air
of hospitality pervading this town
that would cause people to want to
come again and come often. People
from the country should be made to
feel that this is there town as we'll as
ours.
We can do these things, if we viii
and it costs little but means much.
We suggest that our honorable city
dads take few hours off and exer-
else their legs. A tramp around
town might prove both Illuminating
and Instructive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
WHAT ARE YOU

Are you willing to admit that you
are not as good as other people in
democratic America?
Do you agree that there is strata
above you, as we'll as below you?
If so, the middle class union, re-
Gently formed in New York, will well
come you with open provided
you are not a capitalistic profiteer or
a member of a labor union.
The middle class union has for it's
object the protection of the interests
of what it terms the middle class
the lawyers, doctors, teachers and all
others who are not capitalists or af-
filiated with labor unions. It main
tains that this great class is at the
mercy of both capital and labor. and
is further trimmed by the profiteers
in other lines. Emancipation is its
object.
The object is a worthy one, and
organization is needed among these
people. 1t may in time grow to re-
spectacle and even formidable pro-
2ortions-after new name has been
selected.
The average American likes to
think that he is just as good as any
other man-that the self-styled
bunch of scheming, INSCRIPTIONS,
profiteering buccaneers, and also
moral degenerates aping the ways of
the old world
Middle class?
Not on your life. Every man is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
HIS BUDDY

Buddy" is a name that grew out
of the great war. 1t is often used
thoughtlessly, but oh, what a Won
derful thing it is to be able to say
it to pal of the service and mean it.
The following letter to the Editor
of the American Legion is a fine ex-
ample Of the American Buddy"
"a small detachment of soldiers
We're sent out on a raiding party to
gather Information and possibly cap
ture some prisoners for the intelli-
gence section.
A flare caught them, and in the
whitening machine gun fire following
only three of the party got back to
the American trenches, the rest being
killed or wounded.
One soldier of the three noticed
that his buddy had been left behind
and asked the officer in charge of
his outfit if he might go out and
bring his Buddy, jim, in.
The officer replied 1T is certain
death to go back there after him now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE IN
FORFCJ OSURF

State of Wisconsin-in Circuit
Court For Wood County
Theodore Knuth and Anna Knuth,
Plaintiffs, vs.. Lena Mails, Defendant.
By virtue of a judgment of foreclos-
ure and sale made in the above en-
titled action on the 10th day of March
1919, the undersigned Sheriff of Wood
County, State of Wisconsin will sell at
the Court House in the said City of
Grand Rapids, County of Wood, State
of Wisconsin on the 29th day of March
1920, at 1000 in the forenoon of that
day, the real estate and mortgaged
premises directed by said judgment to
be sold and therein described as fol-
lows: North half of the East half of
Lot two (2), sub division of the North
east quarter of the Southeast quar-
ter of Section 10, Township % North
of Range 5 East according to Sar-
gents and Philleo's plat of the City of
Centralia now Grand Rapids in Wood
County, Wisconsin, terms of sale cash.
Dated this 9Th day of February,
1920.
c.. w. BLUETT,
Sheriff of Wood County, Wisconsin.
w. E. Wheelan, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Feb. r. Mar. 49,.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
BEN CREMATED
AT THE BREWERY

Ben, the noble houn' dog, whose
SHORES We're wont to resound all day
long as he snoozed peacably in his
corner in the barber shop of his mas
ter, Col. James Bogie, will be heard
no more as Ben is sleeping the last
long sleep.
Fattened by liberal ration of pork
chops and cream, fed daily by his
kind and loving master, old Ben, who
was originally designed by nature
for the pursuit Of the nimble rabbit,
grew so fat that he resembled an over
grown porker, destined for the stock
yards rather than a dog. With ad-
ded flesh, Ben grew less active, and
chased Br'er Rabbit only in dream
land
Last week while leasurely crossing
the road an onrushing truck collided
with Ben, sadly mussing him up.
Despite the efforts of veterinary
and the application of all known re-
NEEDLES, Ben snored his last snore in
a barn back of the former Grand
Rapids Brewery on Saturday last.
Sadly Mr.. Bogie, assisted by Art
Eswein, consigned the body to the
flames in the Brewery furnace, and
that was the last of Ben.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
SUMMONS

State Of Wisconsin-In Circuit Court
for Wood County.
Emmett T. Mccarthy, Plaintiff, vs.
John T. Mccarthy and Edith Mccarthy
his wife, Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE SAID DEFENDANTS
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service of
this summons, exclusive OF the day
of service, and defend the above en-
titled action in the court aforesaid,
and in case Of your failure so to do,
judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the COM
plant.
GOGGINS, BRAZEAU & GOGGINS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. o. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin.
Jan. Is. Feb. 10
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
REMEDY FOR THE BLUE DEVILS

We all have them-the richest, the
poorest, the highest and the lowest
Those hated blue devils will come back
no matter how we guard against
them. And if we treat them well, feed
them up with a lot of unhappy thots,
overwork, lack of sleep and stuffy
rooms, they are going to stay. Unless
you want them for household pets, get
out doors and lose them. The fresh
air is the one thing the blue devils
are afraid Of Sometimes it takes a
half hour or so to walk them off but
you'll win out if you stick to it. And
when you walk, don't go along with
your head down, your hands in your
pockets and frown on your face
Hold your head up and get full value
from your exercise. Just try this
recipe and see if it doesn't work.
Boost and you'll find a lot Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
DON'T CHANGE NAME

We received the following letter
from Mrs. Alta Powers Beaver, in
reference to changing the name Of
Grand Rapids which speaks for it.
self:
Algona, Ia, Feb. 10th
Mr.. A. L. Fontaine-
[ don't often see a Grand Rapids
paper and when I DO lew names are
familiar, but one of my old friends
sent me a paper with the enclosed
clipping The words you used would
I am sure express the feelings of
of old residents Grand Rapids
wouldn't be home under any other
name. Mother and I left Grand
Rapids 25 years ago this month and
Algona, Iowa has been my home ever
since We are in the midst of the
land boom and farms are selling for
$3.50 to $3.50 an acre. The farmers
hold hog sales almost every day and
hogs sell at from 5000 to $4,000
apiece.
My two daughters are young
ladies now. One of them has fin
ished college and the other one is
still there. Mother is still active
but doesn't get out much. Hoping
Grand Rapids will always remain
Grand Rapids, [ am
Sincerely,
Alta Powers Beaver
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
ATWOOD-HANSEN NUPTIALS

On Wednesday of last week the
wedding Of Miss Marion Atwood and
Herold W. Hansen, two popular and
widely known young Grand Rapids
people was solemnized at 1000 a. m.
in the First Congregational Church,
by the Rev. Noel J. Breed, the pastor
Attending the bridal couple were
Miss Martha Piske, bridesmaid and
w. F. Huffman as best man.
Miss Atwood wore a league blue
gorgette gown and carried a shower
bouquet of pink rosebuds. Her
bridesmaid was becomingly attired in
pink organdie, and carried a bouquet
of pink sweet peas. Miss Bernice
Eggert rendered a vocal solo pre-
ceeding the ceremony and played the
wedding march.
Miss Atwood, who is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Atwood, grad
uated from the Lincoln High School
and later entered the employ of the
Consolidated in the capacity Of stem
ographer. The groom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs J. P. Hansen of Lake
Mills, and is a pharmacist in the
Wood County Drug StoH e. During
the war he saw service in France
with Base Hospital Unit IS, and is a
member of the American Legion Post
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen are spending
their honeymoon in Lake Mills and
Milwaukee, and will return here to
make their home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

You may try, but, I tell you, you will
be killed"
The soldier started out through
a hot fire and reached his PAL got
him back and was carrying him over
the edge of his own trench when a
shell exploded, mortally wounding
him and killing his Buddy.
The officer lifted the soldiers
head in his arms and with tears in
his eyes admonished him: "See, told
you that you would be hurt, and
your buddy is dead Was it worth
it,"
Eyes sir" said the soldier, "When
I picked Jim up out there, he smiled
and said, Buddy, knew you'd come"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
CO. W. 10, "A.
JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 81. 1919

No. 81, 1919
To amend section Fl of Article " of
the constitution, relating to COM
pensation of members of
the legislature.
WHEREAS, At the biennial session
of the legislature for the year 1917,
an amendment to the constitution was
proposed and agreed to by majority
of the members elected to each of the
two houses, which proposed amend
ment is as follows:
Resolved by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That section p of
article " of the constitution be amend
ed to read: (Article IV) Section 81
Each member of the legislature shall
receive for his services such sum
* & 3 to be paid at such times and in
such manner as shall be prescribed
by law. The compensation pre-
scribed for members of the legislature
Immediately prior to the adoption of
this amendment shall continue in force
until changed by the legislature in
manner consistent with the other pro-
visions of this constitution" now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly, the SEN
ate concurring, That the foregoing
proposed amendment to the consti-
tuition of the State of Wisconsin be
and the same is hereby agreed to by
this legislature.
NOTE.-Qf ratified this amend
ment will authorize any legislature
to fix the compensation of members of
the succeeding legislature at more or
less than the present allowance of
$500 for the term of two years.
Ut. Res. No 100, ST.
JOINT RESOLUTION
No. go, 1919
To amend sections and Z Of article
VII of the constitution of the
state of Wisconsin, relating
to circuit judges.
WHEREAS, At the blennlel session
of the legislature for the year 1917, an
to the constitution was
proposed and agreed to by a majority
of the members elected to each of the
two houses. which proposed amen
ment is as follows:
Resolved by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That section 6, article
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

The war department announces
that one out of every 666 American
officers and soldiers in the great
war won some kind of decoration.
Quite interesting, indeed, if we only
knew how many of those decorations
were awarded for service on the bat
tie front, and how many were given
to favorites who held soft jobs in the
rear, or even in Washington. Give
us the whole truth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
NOTICE OF ELECTION
State of Wisconsin,
DEPARTMENT of State-ss-

State of Wisconsin,,
Department of State-ss.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at an
lection to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election precincts
of the state on the first Tuesday of
April, A. D. 1920, being the sixth day
Of said month, the following are to be
elected
Four Delegates at Large from each
political party in the State of Wiscon-
sin to the National Convention of each
such party.
Two District Delegates to the Ma
tional Convention Of each political
party from each Congressional Dis
srict within the state.
A Presidential Preference Primary
will also be held at the same time in
the several towns, wards, villages and
election districts of the state, provid-
ing one or more political parties file
nomination papers calling for such a
Presidential Preference Primary.
Given under my hand and official
seal at the Capitol, in the City Of
Madison, this 18th day of January, A .
D. 1920.
MERLIN HULL,
SEAL Secretary of State.
State of Wisconsin,
County eff WOODS.
Pursuant to above notice is hereby
given, that an election is to be held
in the several towns, wards, villages
and election precincts in the County
of Wood, on the First Tuesday of
April, A. D., 1920, being the Sixth day
of said month.
Given under my hand and official
seal at the Court House, in the City of
Grand Rapids. this Both day of Janu-
ary, A. D., 1920.
SAM CHURCH,
[SEAL] County Clerk,
Wood County, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
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.,, writ
ing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return a trial pack
age 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, 1920-02-19

America is large, and we have much
room to spare, but not one inch for
the cuss who seeks to overthrow the
government of the United States.
We may, or we may not, be of the
party in power, but we are Ameri-
cans all, and we want nothing but
Americanism 100 per cent pure.
That's our creed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Yes, time was when we could give
you an intelligent defination of the
word politician" But not now, oh
Lord, not now!
Our office devil goes to the head
of the class. He describes a United
States Senator as San inmate of the
national asylum to whom the gov
eminent pays something for moth
ing"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ON
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS
April 6, 1920.

State of Wisconsin, Department of
State-ss.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
at the time of holding the regular
SPRING, JUDICIAL and NATIONAL
DELEGATE ELECTIONS, to be held
in the several towns, wards, villages
and election districts of the state of
Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday of
April, 1920, being the sixth day of
said month, in accordance with Sec
ton l of Article XII Of the Constitu-
ton of the State of Wisconsin, and as
directed by Chapters 480 and 604,
Laws of Wisconsin for 1919, the fol-
lowing proposed AMENDMENTS TO
THE CONSTITUTION of the State of
Wisconsin, which were twice adopted
by the Wisconsin Legislature at the
regular sessions of 1917 and 1919, and
published for three months as requir-
ed by said Section / of Article XII of
the Wisconsin Constitution, will be
submitted to a vote of the Electors of
this State for their ratification or re-
lection in such manner as is provided
by law.
II Pac No 10
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
4 TOLD YOU so"

One of the most hated phrases in
the English language is the one 81
told you So" yet it is a phrase
which most of US take an unholy de
light in repeating. Suppose you did
tell him so? It's too late now for
your wisdom to do any good, and why
rub it in?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Rumor has it that modern man, in
order to keep pace with the women,
will soon be tripping down the street
CARRIED in decolete shirts and short
pants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

What, we wonder, portends this
ominous quiet south of the Rio
Grande? Vic Carranza hasen't
erupted for at least "a hours, and
that is some record for he of the
whiskers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Still, if we could get rid of the
piercing winter winds and the siz-
zling summer sun this old country of
ours wouldn't be such bad place
after all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Now that about every state has it's
favorite son in the wild and woody
presidential scramble, it is time for
the cities, towns and villages to trot
'em out. Who's ours?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Our dantiest little maid says she
has one grave criticism to pass upon
the year 1919. There was too much
sameness to the figures-of the year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Whisper it softly, but come quick
ly. We have a little something
slowed away in our sanctum which
we dole out sparingly on occasion to
our convivial but thirsty friends
one
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

The next time you see a weary
looking individual standing idly on
the street corner gazing at nothing
just keep your eye on him until
trim looking piece of hosiery appears
in the offing. Then note the trans
formation. Oh, these men!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Sooner or later we'll get in on this
profiteering game ourselves. Have
you an automobile you want to trade
in on a subscription
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

The latest breeders of revolution
and bolshevism in this country is the
rent hog. In most cities rents are
being boosted from so to 300 per
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

VII, and section Z, article VII of the
constitution, be amended to read: Gar
ticle VII) Section 6. The legislature
may alter the limits, decrease or in
crease the number of circuits, making
them as compact and convenient as
practicable, and bounding them by
county lines; but no such alteration,
decrease or increase shall have the
effect to remove a judge from office.
In case of an increase in circuits, the
judge or judges shall be elected as
provided in this constitution and re-
ceive salary not less than that here
in provided for judges of the circuit
court.
Section 7. For each circuit there
shall be chosen by the qualified cleo
tors thereof one or more circuit judg-
es, as the legislature may, from
time to time, authorize < Every
circuit judge shall reside in the cir
cult from which he is elected and shall
hold his office for such term and re-
ceive such compensation as he legis-
lature shall prescribe;" nov, there
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, the Assem-
bly, concurring. That the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton of the state of Wisconsin be and
the same is hereby agreed to by this
legislature.
NOTE-Uf ratified this amendment
will permit the legislature to abolish
any judicial circuit at the expiration
of the term of it's circuit judge, to de-
crease the number of circuits by con-
solidation or otherwise, and to author
ize one or more Judges for any cir
cuit.)
Given under my hand and official
cal at the Capitol, in the City of Madi-
son, this 10th day of January, A. D.
1920.
MERLIN HULL,
[SEALl Secretary Of State.
State of Wisconsin,
County of Wood-ss.
Pursuant to the above notice from
the Secretary of State, notice is here
by given that at the time of hold
ing the regular SPRING, JUDICIAL
AND NATIONAL DELEGATE ELEC
TION to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts
IN the County of Wood and State of
Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday of
April, 1920, being the sixth day of
said month, in accordance with Sec
ton l of Article XII of the Constitu-
ton of the State of Wisconsin, and as
directed by Chapters 400 and GOA,
Laws of Wisconsin for 1919, the fol-
lowing proposed AMENDMENTS TO
THE CONSTITUTION of the State
of Wisconsin, which were twice a
dopted by the Wisconsin Legislature
at the regular, sessions of 1917 and
1919, and published for three months
as required by said Section l of Ar
ticle XII of the Wisconsin Constitution
will be submitted to vote of the cleo
tors of this State for their ratification
or rejection in such manner as is pro-
vided by law.
Given under my hand and official
seal, at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, this
26th day of January, 1920.
SAM CHURCH.
LSEALI County Clerk,
Wood County, Wisconsin. |
Jan. 20. Apr 6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

No, there are no profiteers in hell.
The devil is careful of the company he
keeps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

And yet it is quite easy for any
weary pilgrim to perk up, when he
has the perkings with which to do the
perking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Coffin. manufacturers have appar-
emily Slipped a cog. They failed to
raise their prices with the advent of
wood alcohol booze.