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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18
STUNNED BY FALL

Harold Haekbarth, was rendered
unconscious Tuesday afternoon when
in some way he tumbled off the seat
of a delivery wagon he was driving
and fell striking his head ON the
ground. He sustained cuts and bruis-
es about the head and was stunned by
the fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18
JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 80, 1919


To amend sections and 7 of article
VII of the constitution of the
state of Wisconsin, relating
to circuit judges.
WHEREAS, At the bienniel session
Of the legislature for the year 1917, an
amendment to the constitution was
proposed ard agreed to by a 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 6, article
VII, and section 7, article VII of the
constitution, be amended to read: CAR
ticle VID Section 6. The legislature
may alter the limits, decrease or i'll
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 Z. For each circuit there
shall be chosen by the qualified cleo
tors thereof one or more circuit judy
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-
GIVE such compensation as the legis-
ature shall PRESCRIBE" now, there
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate. the Assem-
bly, concurring, That the foregoing
amendment to the constitu-
ton of the state of Wisconsin be and
the same is hereby agreed to by this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

No, we have no objection to the 9th
er fellows "also running" for presi-
dent, provided they are discreet and
keep a safe distance in the rear of
our choice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Some people never see their names
in pint because they never tell the
editor anything that ought to be in
print. Tell it to US and We'll tell it
to others
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

When a girl begins to tell around
that she never intends to marry it is
a safe gamble that she has her mind
definitely set upon some victim and is
moving heaven and earth to get him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

A hook and line, tin can full of
bait, and shady spot at good fish
hole looms up as an important duty
soon to be pleas ntly performed. Mo-
ton is carried
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Our office devil is the most painful
ly energetic kid wa ever saw He
struck Us FOR fifty cent raise "a cou-
pie Of year' AFRO anl now has the
cheek to demand another one. Who
wants him9
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Some fellow some day will devise
an effective means of reducing the cost
of living. And then, to be contrary,
he'll probably hop off to heaven be
fore he puts it into operation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Some day we may elect a congress
whom we won't feel like cussing three
hundred and sixty-five days in the
wear. Yes, some day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

The cable is great institution.
Without it we wouldn't know whether
Europe is naughtier than us or we
naughtier than them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

It's sad, but true. Now that warm
weather is with us we can no longer
make the excuse that it is too cold to
go to church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

What to do with its presidents does
mt seem to bother the nation quite so
much as how to escape from its presi-
dents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

England and France should not
worry over what to do with the Turk
ish empire. Mexico is just as bad and
it isn't bothering us bit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18
"Sell Your Hammer and Buy Horn.

Republican Delegates at Large
George A. West, Milwaukee.
Otto Bosshard, Lacrosse.
William H. Hatton, New London.
Emanuel L. Philip, Milwaukee.
9Th District Delegates
Walter B. Heineman, Wausau.
George B. Nelson, Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Only eleven more months now I'M
til we have two live ones in captivity
Bill and Woodrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

There are no doubt some husbands
who pause long enough to kiss their
wives a second time-a few, no doubt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

The modern photographer, of course,
removes all facial defects from the
picture-but only from the picture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18
t. Res. No. -, Al
JOINT RESOLUTION
No. L. 1919

W. - ISiO
To amend section q 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 81 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
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 a
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.-If 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.
fit PaS No 100 G
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

The wise man makes his own choice
of wife, and the shrewd wife allows
him to continue to think that he did.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

We still have some hope left. The
League of nations is operating suffi-
to break into print occasionally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Honesty is always the best policy,
provided one possesses either honesty
or policy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Charity of course should begin at
home, but it is not always that we
find charity in the home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

A young swain writes in to know
how best to win girl. Don't try
let her win you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

And STILL there are times when the
works of the good worker are not al
ways good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

There are some, we suspect, who
object to the term high cost of liv-
ing" They only exist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

No, we can hardly charge the pro-
fteer with sticking like leech. The
| leech sometimes lets go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

And who is Americas smartest man
That's easy-there are forty or fifty
million of him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

The tendency of prices, we note
is up one day and up the next.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

The man who speaks well of others
needs never worry over what people
thiak of him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

Congress, like the sunshine, has its
periods of obscurity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18
ATTORNEYS
ID. NJ. VAUGHAN

J. X. Raglan
Licensed Embalmer and Undertaken
Phones: House SO; Store 313; John
Ernser residence phone 435.
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-18

$500 a Year, Strictly in Advance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11

foul air. These vent shafts connect
with the ventilatOr on the roof, suck.
ing out the foul air and creating
enough circulation to draw in fresh
air.
The features named have been dis
covered by farm.building architects to
be especially valuable In keeping the
animals healthy and productive. While
1t Is not shown In this plan,. every
farmer who has water-pressure sys-
tenn extends It into his barn, placing
pipes so that they carry fresh, running
water to each stall. From the individ-
ual drinking cups at each manger the
animals have a constant supply Of
water. 1t has been shown that such
equipment increases milk production
more than 10 per cent.
Every product of the farm and the
live stock that every farm has on 1t
are too valuable nowadays not to be
housed In weather.tight and healthful
buildings. Farm products are bring
ing high prices not that they are out
Of line with the increased cost of pro-
duction. but are high enough so that
the farmer cannot afford to waste
them. The right kind of house
means an increased income, as the
damage done by weather and rats and
other animals Is considerable unless
the barn and granary are so construct
ed that they cannot get in to damage
the grain, hay, etc.
Just now farmers are in excellent
financial condition to build the build
ings that are needed on the farms.
They will find that costs are higher
than before the war, but building
prices have not Increased in so great
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11

Ing and marketing. In addition to
these costs he may deduct money spent
for ordinary farm tools Of short life
bought during the year, such as shov-
els, rakes, etc. Also, the cost Of feed
purchased for his live stock may be
treated as an expense, in SO far as
this cost represents actual outlay but
the value of his own products fed to
animals Is not deductible item.
Other farm expenses allowable are
the cost Of minor repairs on buildings
(but not the dwelling house), on fences,
wagons and farm machinery also bills
paid for hofseshOeing, stock powders,
rock salt, services Of veterinary, insur-
ance Except on dwelling house), gaso-
line for operating power and sundry
other expenses which were paid for In
cash.
As to hired help, all the productive
labor is deductible expense but the
wages Of household servants, or help
hired to improve the farm, as in tree
planting, ditching, ETC., cannot be
claimed against earnings. farmer Is
not allowed to claim q salary for him.
self or members of his family who
work on the farm.
Wear and Tear.
Purchases Of farm machinery, wag-
ons, work animals, ETC., also the cost
Of construction or extension Of build
ings, silos, fencing, etc, should be con-
sidered additional investments in the
farm and are not proper deductions
against income.
A reasonable allowance may. be
claimed for wear and tear on farm
buildings Except the farmhouse),
fences, machinery, work animals, wag-
ons, tanks, windmills and other farm
equipment which is used in the con-
duct Of the farm.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11

rain. But what is given the greatest
consideration is tho interior arrange
ment of the barn. Equipment that
will make the work of caring for the
animals easy to perform and will keep
the cows and horses healthy and capa-
BILE of doing their best work is prime
essential.
A medium-sized farm, such as is
found in the central West and other
sections of the country, does not re-
quire very large barn, unless the
farmer specialixes IN dairy products.
But every farmer, IL he is to conduct
his farm along the lines that yield
him the greatest profit, has fair
siSed herd Of cowa-a dozen, or more.
n these animals are to b kept at their
most productive stage they must have
Z comfortable habitation In the winter
tine.
A barn that 10 adapted to the needs
Of q great majority Of farmers 10
shown In the accompanying design. It
10 frame structure, set on concrete
foundation Of the gambrel-roOf type.
The dimensions are 50 by 81 feet 9
inches. In exterior appearance this
barn VIII make . fine addition to any
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11

AS to autos and tractors, the cost Of
these Is not an expense, although the
cost of their upkeep Is an allowable
deduction, II the machines are used ex.
clusively for farm purposes and not
for pleasure. Also, In such cases, de-
duction for wear and tear rs allowed.
Farm Losses.
The loss of a growing crop is not
proper deduction from income, mas
much as the value Of the crop had lot
been taken into gross income. The
loss of building or Of machinery
through storm, lightning, flood, etc, is
an allowable deduction, but care should
be used to ascertain the correct loss
sustained, as restricted by income tax
regulations.
No deduction Is allowed in the case
Of loss Of animals raised on the farm,
but loss is deductible from gross in
come If the animals had been pur-
chased for draft or breeding purposes.
Shrinkage In weight or value Of farm
products held for favorable market
prices cannot be deducted as loss, for
the reason that when such products
are sold the shrinkage will be reflected
in the selling price
Sale Of Farms and Land.
The value of agricultural lands has
been jumping during the past few
years, and during 1919 many owners
sold out part or all of their lands at big
profits All such gains constitute in
come and must be taken into the net
income for the year.
Any person who soil part of farm
or ranch, or part Of a parcel Of land,
must also show any gains realized by
the SALE
The method of figuring gains and
losses on such transactions Is prescrib-
ed In the Income Tax regulations,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
coAs,NA1loNnoaoet cowhARN

farm building group, while it 10 de-
sisned SO that its interior will house q
maximum number Of animals and q
suficient amount Of feed.
As this barn Is laid out in the door
plan that accompanies the perspective,
It will accommodate Is cows and 6
horses. The COW stalls are ranged
along one side Of the building and
the horse stalls along the other. All
the animals face In, the feed alley.
wide enough to accommodate wagon.
running through the center Of the
building. Over the feed alley - .
carrier track for tho feed carrier. The
track connects with the feed room and
runs directly to the silo, placed ct one
corner Of the building. This carrier
enables the farmer to carry the en-.
silage, small grain and roughage d.
rectly to tho managers. Along each wall
Of the barn is a Hitter alley, also
equipped with an overhead carrier sys-
ten the tracks leading to the manure
piles at either side Of one end Of
the building.
There are reasons, and good ones,
too, for this interior arrangement. It
will be noted that, the side walls Of the
barn contain a number of windows.
These admit sunshine, which strikes
the & tter at the rear Of the stalls,
helping to purify the manure. They
also permit plenty Of fresh air in such
d way as to not be injurious to the
animals. On either side Of the barn,
adjoining the doors, are vent shafts FOR
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
NEW MAPS URGENTLY NEEDED
Assertion That Only About Forty Per
Cent 81 the Country Hes Been
Accurately Marked.

It will astonish most people to learn
that only about 40 per cent Of the
100000 square miles Of the United
States have been accurately mapped.
and that much Of that will have to be
gone over again because Of the rough
methods originally used and because
Of Typographical change since 1t was
done.
The authority for these statements
is DR.. e. Lester Jones Of the United
States coast and geodetic survey, says
the New York World.
That topography may change much
Is illustrated by the fact that Fire
Island entrance. Long Island, N. T..
has changed its position foup miles in
80 years.
In an article on photography in war
time L. p Clerc Of Paris suggests that
typographical maps Of states or even
Of whole countries can be prepared
from photographs taken from airplanes
far more simply and accurately than
by surveying.
DR.. Jones points out the limitations
Of airplane photography; this can
scarcely yet help In measuring eleva-
lions, for example, but he says that in
testing the correctness Of present day
maps the airplane could be Of great
value, as 1t would be quicker to send
It through the air taking photographs
Of the ground than it would be to
resurvey such vast areas.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11

proportion as the prices they are re-
ceiving for their products.
The cost of the barn shown here will
vary in different localities. according
to local conditions. BY consulting the
local building contractor and building
material dealer it will readily be found
how much II an investment" such q
barn as this will require. Also, these
building experts can give the prOspec'
tive builder much valuable advice
about building.
Building q barn or any other farm
building that is needed Is good bust
ness right now. The cost will not be
lower for some years to come, and in
the meantime the farmer has q con-
venient, labor-saving and waste-reduc-
ing building.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
FARMERS INCOME.
SUBJECT TO TAX
Gains for 1919 Must Be Figured
Under y. S. Law-Returns
Due March IS.
LAND SALE PROFITS TAXABLE.
Necessary Farm Expsnsss May Do Dc.
duetsd-speeial Form for Farm
lneome-Cash Or AecruaI
Basis Tor Computing.

A farmer, shopkeeper, or tradesman
must figure up his net income for 1919 /;
and II the farm or business income
plus his other income was sufficient to
require an income tax return, q com.
plete return must be filed with the col.
lector Of internal revenue by March 15
A farmer should ascertain the gross
income Of his farm by computing all
gains derived from the sale or ex.
change of his products, whether pro-
duced on the farm or purchased and
resOld.
Farm Expenses.
From his gross income farmer Is
allowed to charge off all Of his neces-
sary expenses in the conduct Of the
farm during the year. These include
costs of planting, cultfvating, harvest
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
Hardshlps Of Travel.

'What do you think Of government
control Of railroads7"
"Forget II" said the tattered wan
derer In disgust. "a gentleman ct
leisure don't get throwed Off a rattler
as much as he used to, but the sched.
uies Is jsomethin' fierce. It took me
three weeks to get from Moo Yawk to
me winter home in Florida"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
copies Of which may be secured from
Internal Revenue Collectors.
Forms for Returns.

copies Of which may be secured frOmT
Internal Revenue Collectors.
Forms for Returns.
The Internal Revenue Bureau has is.
sued an improved Form l04OF for the
use of farmers. This form, together
with Form 1O4OA or 1O4O, will give the
farmer explicit information as to how
to properly figure his net income for
1919.
There are two methods Of figuring Q
farmers income tax return this year.
He may make hisNreturn on the basic
of the difference between the money
and goods received for his products
and the cash paid out for actual allow.
able farm expenses within the year.
Or he may make his return on the &C.
crual basis, which means computing
the receipts and expenses that pertain
to the taxable year, Excluding income
earned and expenses incurred In pre-
vious or succeeding years.
How Could He Known
It may be mistake for Hoover -
80 to Europe after ALL
day or two ago Miriam, Of Jeffee.
sonville, who is not yet eight, was not
cleaning up her plate as well as she
should, and usually does. Moreover,
she was disposed to be wasteful and
seemed to think the bars were up.
mr.. Hoover will be after you If you
waste food" said her mother
"Mr. Hoover won't know anything
about it; he has gone to Europe" W.
the reply.-Indlanapol News.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
Prize for sess Poem Divided.

II was announced 1t Columbia uni
versity recently that the Poetry Soci-
ETY. prize Of $500 for the best volume
Of verse published BY an American lau-
thor during the calendar year Of 1918
has been divided between 'The Old
Road to Paradise" by Margaret Wild
demer, and Corn Huskers," by Carl
Sandburg. The jury consisted of Prof.
William Lyon Phelps of Yale, Richard
Burton and Sara Teasdale Fllsinger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11

Time on the Rhine.
Private Jones Of Hoboken-SaR,
Casey, what time Is 1t by the watch
on the Rhine?
Private Casey of neutrality-suspicious.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-03-11
BARN FOR farm
OF MEDIUM SIZE
Destined to Accommodate Fair.
Sized Herd Of Cows, and
the Winter Feed.
FEED ALLEY THROUGH CENTER
Pathway Large Enough 70 Admit
Wagon Means Saving % Labor
Ample Windows Let In Sum
shine and Fresh Ar.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
subject Of budns! work on the far 20
the readers of this paper. On account Of
biz wide experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer. he IL, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all INQUIRIES to William A. Rad
!oFd. No. 1877 Prairie avenue. Chicago.
H.. and only incloso two.cent stamp for
reply.
BY WIN. A. RADFoRD.
Housing the live stock and their
winters supply of feed is subject
that is given more than passing
thought on the modern farm. No more
do four walls and roof satisfy the
farmer. The four walls must be tight
and keep out the wind and cold; the
roof must be real roof, one that will
protect the animals and the feed from
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-03-19

'''isfH go the olympia confoctlonor,
-ln'ii bouquets Of piuaioa were th.
piiir ia'orH The honor guests were
gwen eoraHgr houQucta III pnnslos and
f0ltH
ln edition to tho honornos Mrs
s'i lUn FucHte included Nosdalnrs
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l'rHn J. q Nuu,u luph McCamp-
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ID j. Smith. O. 49, Smith OONahomnl
walter Foster and a. Mufgagct Tul
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