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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
COUNTRY ROADS

Periodically we hear some. one re
mark that the farmer should keep
the road adjoining his property in
good condition-or that the county
should do thus and so.
Generally these remarks come from
some passing motorist, who himself
IS cutting the road up with his heavy
car.
Manifestly, good roads are an aid
to every farmer, as they are to every
one who uses them.
Unquestionably the state and cou-
nty should take every means of keep
ing the roads in proper condition.
improvements should be made and
repairs should be kept up. We
should rejoice to see every foot of
roadway in this country a veritable
boulevard.
But why hang it on to the farmer
SO insistently, when as a matter of
fact the farmer is only a minor con-
sideration in the constant destruct-
ion of the road.
There was no great public outcry
for road improvement until the auto
mobile came into vogue. But now
that the automobile has ceased to be
a luxury for the few and has come
into general use, especially in the
centers of population, everybody
seems to think that the farmer ought
to do more work on his roads.
No one seems to consider that the
car owner, who uses the raods for his
pleasure, and destroys them in the
using, should be required to contri-
butte his share of the expense.
Automobiles do more to destroy
country roads than all other agencies
combined. They should bear their
proportionate share of the cost of
maintenance.
There is a state tax on automo-
biles. But what becomes of that
tax? Have you noticed any of it put
to good use on the roads of this com
munity? And yet automobiles from
every part of the country are tearing
our roads to pieces every day in the
year.
We believe in good roads, but we
also believe in the doctrine of the
square deal.
If the motorists complain of the
condition of our roads, let the state
hand over a fair share of the tax on
cars and We'll put these roads in the
pink of condition.
Or, we strongly suspect tht the
farmers would be perfectly willing
to keep the roads in repair themselves
if they were allowed to charge small
head tax on every motorist who passed
over them.
Some of these days there will be
county tax on automobiles, with
every car required to display the cou-
nty license in plain view while in the
county. Then the burden of main
tenance will fall at least partly
where it belongs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
LEGION HOLDS MEETING

Ideas regarding ways and means
of building a permanent home for
the post were discussed at the meeting
of Chas. Hagerstrom Post, Amer
lean Legion, in Forester's Hall
Thursday evening.
A number of those present stated
their views. but no definite action
was taken. Commander R. M. Glib
son announced that Woman's Aux
iliary to the post had been organi-
zed, and would cooperate in the flu
ture activities of the former service
men of the city.
A number of men living in Sigel
were present at the melting and joined
the organization.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
FAIL TO DECIDE SCALE

The conference held in Buffalo
between the paper manufacturers
and delegates of the international
Brotherhood of Papermakers regar-
ding the new wage scale failed to
bring a settlement, and another meet
ing will be called later to complete
the matter. C. E. Jackson was pre-
sent as representative of the Con
solidated management and Otto Marx
and Henry Alpine were delegates Of
the local union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
DON'T NEGLECT THE LITTLE
ONES

Mrs. ]. S. Prison, 376 E. 156th ST.,
Cleveland O., writes: 81 can't speak
too highly Of Foley's Honey and Tar.
When my little girl has cold | give
her Foley's Honey and Tar and that
stops her coughing in a little while"
Children like it. It contains no opiates
It is healing, soothing, prompt in ac-
ton. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
GOOD FELLOWS
IN OFFICE

We in this country have gradually
dropped into the habit of electing
good fellows to office.
If they are possessed of some
slight qualification, we are fortu-
nate. If they are without qualifi-
cations, we elect them anyway-be-
cause they are good fellows"
The professional politician is in
variably "good fellow" 1t is
part of his stock in trade. 1t is
necessary that he be such to succeed
Because of this you find our public
offices filled with professional poll
ticians.
The young fellow with political
ambitions goes out after some small
office, and because he is pleasant and
agreeable, good talker and bunk
Singer, we give it to him.
Next he fixes his eye on an office
little higher up, and because he has
proven himself good fellow" in
the small one we give him the next
one.
Then the state legislature, and
even congress, offer attractions to
his ambitious mind.
We have come to know him we'll,
have smoked his cigars at election
time, have admired his democracy in
kissing the kids, have accepted his
barney at face value, and again we
give him his hearts desire-because
YOU know, he's a real fellow"
In the state capital, or in Wash
ington, the real fellow meets other
real fellows"-fellows who do not
hold public office, but who do hold
the power of materially advancing
the personal interests of the new
legislator ''if he is a good Indian"
But there we draw the veil. You
know the sordid story by heart-the
story of capitalistic INTRIGUE and
domination at the expense Of the
people, of the blighted hopes of hon
est constituents, of the betrayal of
public trust.
Too often it is seen in this country
because in the beginning we were soft
hearted and easy, and believed in the
honeyed words and worthless prom
Uses of a good fellow"
These are trubulous times, and we
need something more than good
fellows" in our offices Of public
trust
We need craftsmanship capable of
reconstructing the Sc ambled and
battered fabric of our body polite.
We need honor and brains instead
of political sagacity.
But we reap only as we sow.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Kub-
isiak, Eighth Avenue, a fine baby
boy on Wednesday last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
TO OUR READERS

Local advertising rates have gone
up to Is cents an inch for local adver-
Using. Subscription to $500 per year
and locals 10 cents per line. We are
obliged to come to it when ever We
buv paper, its higher. These figures
ann1v with this issue. Foreign adver-
inc are governed by the State League
of which we are a member.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
WTTCHHAZEI
FINE FOR SORE EYES

1t is surprising how quickly eye in
f1ammation is helped by common
witchhazel, camphor, hydrastis, etc,
as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. One
elderly lady, who had been troubled
with chronic eye inflammation for
many years, was greatly helped in two
days. We guarantee a small bottle
Of Lovoptik to help ANY CASE weak,
strained or infamed eyes. Aluminium
eye cup FREE. Wood County Drug
Store, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
SEVEN MONTHS OLD
BABE DIES WEDNESDAY

Charles Manka, aged months died
at the residence of the parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Manka, last Wed
nesday following a short illness.
The mother and father, three
brothers, Carl, Herbert and Ray and
two sisters, Eva and Ruth survive
to mourn their loss.
Services were held at the home
Friday at 200 p. M, Rev. PAUL., of
ficiating. Interment was in Forest
Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
BIRON YOUTH DEAD

Kenneth Holmes, of Biron, aged Is
years died at the home of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Holmes,
in that village Friday morning fol-
lowing an illness of several weeks.
Services were held from the home
at 200 p. m. Saturday afternoon.
Rev. Noel J. Breed in charge. The
remains were Inferred in Forest Hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
INDIAN ADMITS THEFT

Henry Greyhair, the pesky redskin
who eloped with $50 worth of furs
belonging to another Indian and who
was later captured at Wittenberg by
Sheriff c. w. Bluett, entered plea
of guilty when brought before Judge
W. H. Gets Friday for a preliminary
hearing. He will be brought before
Judge Park some time for sentence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
PARDON REFUSED

Appeals made for pardon for
Thomas Salisbury, the man who
shot former District Attorney, Jno.
Roberts, in the latter's office more
than a year ago, was refused by the
board of pardons last week. Sails
bury is serving a five year hitch IN
Waupon for the crime, having been
convicted at Wausau almost a year
ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
ONE RESULT OF WINTER

Life indoors with lack of exercise
and heavy food is apt to throw the di-
gestive organs out of order. Foley Ca
thartic Tablets are wholesome physic
that thoroughly cleanse the bowels
without gripping or nausea. They
sweeten the stomach; invigorate the
liver; Danish headaches, billiousness,
bloating, gas. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
ATTEND GRAND FORUM

County Judge w. J. Conway, who
is a member of the Grand Forum of
the Elks Lodge, left Friday for New
York where he will attend a session
of that body, whose duties are to
try cases pertaining to the B. P. 0. E.
an render decisions in the same.
The Forum consists Of six mem
bers. IN addition to Judge Conway,
they are; Judge Henry Lennon, Spo-
kane, Wash, John g. Price, Attorney
General of Ohio, P A O'Boil of
Wilksberg, Pa.,and r. W. Brown of
Louisville, Kentucky.
Mrs. D. j. Arpin, who has been the
guest of friends in Chicago has re
turned to her home here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

If You are a suf-
ferer from Appm-
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Stone, Collie, Goitre
or Chronic diseases
of a private nature,
you should avail
yourself of his offer
to send you this val
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simply for the ask
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
FOR RENT

The NJ. J. McRaith residence on First
Street North, opposite of the Catholic
church. Enquire Of G. G. Chandos. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19
A Medical Book Free
BY DR.. n. A. Goddard

TN odern Methods of treating Chronic
Diseases without Operation has
just come from the Specialist and is
one of the most interesting as we'll as
instructive little books the doctor has
ever written.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

WANTED: Maid for general house
work. Phone 181, or call at 544, 3rd
street south. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-02-19

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Kub-
isiak, Eighth Avenue, fine baby
boy on Wednesday last.
New-York tribune., 1920-09-19
Burglar Gets Loot
OF $4,000, but Says
Victim Is a S'Piker'' I
! sarcassic Note Left by Rob-
ber After Taking Cash,
Two Watches and Real
Estate Bonds From Safe

burglar who combines q SENSE Of
h,uor with his safe-breaking proclivi-
.;ss iimmicd his way into the Office of
usnry Brady. real estate and insurance
Aroker, at 139 West Thirty-third Street,
rhursday night or early Friday. In
ratnrn for $1,000 cash, some securities
and two gold watches, he left Mr.. Brady
. note calling him a "piker" for leav-
,no such small sum in his Office and
advising him to get decent" safe. /.
The burglary was discovered about
$50 o'clock Friday morning by
woman who was cleaning the office.
Sac tauud the broken safe door ajar
a.d n.:!,ieL tho police. Mr. Brady
vave an account Of the robbery to The
Tribune yesterday.
Entering the threc-story remodcled
house by the roof door, which was
locked and had TO be pried open, the
burglar made his way to the office on
the ground floor Using brace and
bit ard can opener he opened the
safe and took the contents to O vacant
room on the top floor Numerous dis
carded cigarette stubs indicated that
he went about his task in q lelsurcly
manner.
"Why don't you pay an extra dollar
and get decent safe" the note t.
Mr.. Brady asked. "lf you are going to
repair m this one, or buy one like It,
would advise you TO leave it open and
save ne about ten minutes time and
also save you money, l think reai
aeta+e man Of your StaN0jnfr to have
New-York tribune., 1920-09-19

Announcing Shouting of Netp
Paris Models
Further Defining the Seasons
Modes for 192O-1921
in Coats Suits, Gowns Bouses em
Paqun DrecoU Madelaine Aenes Rem
Alice Bernard Brandt Charlotte Eean Patou
Lelong Sdnues Chishane
NEW shipment of Wraps for day and evening the latest
n word in Paris modes Superb rich u sunnpuous
embroideres and the of Silhouette
achieved novel diversity sleeves and
collars.
Long coat suits and threepece models and chic
box with novel collar Effects p-on models
belted
novel sashes and grdes clever IDEAS embroidered corded
and handrought Rodiers
and the lavish of furs.
A Of adorably Partisan afternoon evening gowns;
beautiful models bloue, including types Of overbous
unusual combinations eborate beaded and embroidered novelties
significant in
New-York tribune., 1920-09-19
W0n1en's Footwear
Tomorrow the Last Day of Our
Advance Sale of Fall Shoes

ADVANCE sale OF Fall Shoes
Il Mis- sale stands for three distinct points in
T. connection with every pair Of shoes
offered: Style. Quality and Price. That
is why it makes distinct appeal to women Of
discrimination.
The three groups listed below are typical of
the values given.
Fatent leather spat pumps, Louis heels
oun Metal spat pumps, Louis heels
Black kidskin spat pumps, Louis heels
Ian calfsksn, broad toe oxfords, low heels.
$7.85
Tan calfskin walking boot. military heels.
Black satin dress boot Louis heels.
Brown satin dress boot, Louis heels
Dull kdskin lace boot, Louis heels.
Brown kidskin walking pump, military heels.
Black kidskin walking pump, military heels
Black satin dress slippers, Louis heels.
1915
Patent leather dress lace boot, satin top, Louis
heels.
Black kidskin lace boot, Louis heels.
Bronze kldskin dress, one eyelet ties, Louis
heels.
Grey kdskin dress, one eyelet ties, Louis heels,
Patent leather dress, one eyelet ties Louis
heels.
Tan calfskin walking boot, military heels.
$12.7S and 2sc Tax
After the Sale these Shoes will be
obtainable only at regular prices.
New-York tribune., 1920-09-19

oEGE OgECgGEWGG1T
Exceptional Values i'm Excellent
Qualify Satin and Crepe de Chime 4
Night Gosons ( |
Crepe de Chine, daintiy lace trimmed. T
$4.95 $5.95 $6.95 land tax,
Chenises ~
Envelope and Seep-In Models.
Tailored and Lace Trimmed
Crepe de Chine, in attractive styles. !"
$1.95 $2.95 S3.95
Satin, trimmed with fine lace. Very unusual
1896
Bodtces =
Satin. lace trimmed, dainty models p
98e $l.5O $l.95
Knickerbockers
Satin: of excellent quality. tailored and lace
$2.95 =
Breakfast Goats
Unusual Values in
Satin and Corduroy
Embossed Corduroy Coat. deep Rounce.
Tuxedo collar
1915 (and sax)
Two-Toned Satin Coat, fine quality material.
ruche trimmed.
$l2.75 (and sax)
Two-Toned Satin, very attractive model.
deep hounce, ruche trimmed.
$14.7 (and sax)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-06

Default having been made in the
payment of the debts n obligations
secured to be paid by a certain deed
of trust executed the 18th day Of 0cto-
Der, 1915, to the undersigned as trus-
tees, as same appears of record in the
office Of the register Of Shelby county
Tennessee, in hook $40, page l29, and
all of the Indebtedness secured thereby
having been declared due, and the
owner of the debt secured having re-
quested the undersigned to advertise
and sell the property secured by said
deed Of trust, this is to give notice that
we will on
WEDNESDAY, JAN, 2S. 1920,
commencing at II o'clock noon, at the
southwest corner of the courthouse, in
Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee,
n at the Adams avenue entrance
thereof, proceed to sell at public nj
cry to the highest and best bidder, fol
cash, the following described property
situated in Shelby county, Tennessee
as follows, to-wit:
The west 4S.05 feet of lot Z, in block
"A" of X. Galloway's Evergreen subdi-
vision, which lot has a front of 1906
feet on the south side of North Park
way and extending southwardly be-
tween parallel lines one hundred and
fifty-eight G5S) feet, more or less. to
an alley; the west line Of said lot is
300 feet east from the east line OF
Evergreen street.
All right and equity of redemption,
homestead and dover waived in said
deed of trust, and the title is believed
to be- good, but We will sell and convey
only as trustees.
This 9Th day Of January, 1890.
c. W. METCABF, JR,,
r. NJ. METCALF,
Trustees
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-06

here was unchanged 10 SO points lower.
with present crop deliveries showing de-
CJines OF 20 Lu 60 points There was o.
fair demand Irum truue sources around
the initial figures. causing rallies OF sew
eral points after the call, but Liverpool
was q seller. while there was realizing
nd considerable selling for southern
HCcnunt. March eased of 70 $685. and
July 20 80 30 boo consequence. or about
Is tu So points net lower
Fluctuations later iH The morning
were nervous me Irregular. but rallies
on trade buying and spurts Of covering
met Increased offerings and the market
broke sharply aruuUd midday on the
federal reserve board statement ~egHrq-
ing the Use ~ funds for speculative
purposes and the probability Of a tur-
ther advance IN rediscount rates, March
contracts broke 20 3J.5Sc and july SOLD
off 10 &c. 1JC. or 100 TO l25 points below
last nights closing figures, while Octo-
her sold al SOC. or 95 points net over.
Liquidation was very active for a time
Rnd there also was southern selling
hut trade interests bought at the de-
cline,
There were rallies Of several points
from them idday's decline on covering
and trade buying but the tone OF the
market continued nervous n the
bulges were not fully maintained March
ruled around IS. SSe and July 32.S2c dur
ing the middle Of the last hour, about
go 10 IS points net lower.
Spot cotton quiet. middiing, 1925.
Futures closed barely steady at de-
cline Of 20 10 SO points,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-06

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6.-The trend
of prices was downward in the early
trading in cotton today as the result OF
a poor Liverpool market and private
bureau figures Of 10 ,04d, 600 bales
ginned to Jan, |. This report was aC-
cepted as bearish because 1t indicated
an output for this last period of $50, .
900 bales. against 1873, 900 the same
period last year and S0S, zoe two years
ago, At the end Of the first half hour
OF business prices We're 25E to 81 points
under the close of yesterday, January
dropping to S9,i5c.
Liverpool was a buyer on this side
of the water and a moderate new de-
mand for long account came in with the
result that the market recovered until
il stood AT net declines of four TO 10
points. Toward noon liquidation came
from the long side and the decline
amounted to 10 to "a points. Texas
reports told of an increasing spot de-
mand which held short offerings within
limits.
RumOrs that the federal reserve board
was expected to move against motion
| boarding caused the heaviest selling of
the day and widened the decline mate
rally, stop loss orders being reached
on the long side In considerable number,
ToWard | o'clock prices were 10 to 100
points under the close OF yesterday,
Spots closed steady aud unchanged.
Ordinary, 2700c; good ordinary, 29.O0c ,
low middling. 3S. Soc; middling. 4l.00C;
good middling, AZ, 00c. Sales on the spot
$50, to arrive. 1874.
Futures closed steady at decline OF IS
to IS points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-06
Universities To
Be Represented
In AerOndutics

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Aero Club
of America announced last night that
"a universities and colleges including
virtually all the leading institutions Of
higher education in the country will be
represented in this years contest for
the six intercollegiate aeronautic
trophies offered by the club. The
trophies and $1,000 in Victory bonds as
prizes We're provided for under the
will of the late Samuel H.. Valentine. In
addition medals of merit win be award
ed to the undergraduates of 20 univer-
sites for prize essays on a~eronautics.
During the last 10 months 1880 col
lege men took out the aero clubs air
plane pilot certificate, 100 qualified as
seaplane pilots and free balloon navi-
gators and 100 were given certificates
as dirigible pilots. Altogether there are
5000 college men, the club announced,
who are qualified to enter the inter
collegiate contests.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-06
HENRY K|[L|LEA
TO Be CHAIRMAN
-
Milwaukeean Slated to Sue
coed Garry Hermann Ac-
cording to Report.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jan e.
'harleS A.. Comtskey, president of the
Chicago White SoX, who is at St. Au-
guStine for. the winter. was advised
yesterday of a report from Chicago to
The effect that Henry killilea, of Mil
Waukee, is to lie made chairman of the
national commission.
Mr. Comiskey seemed greatly sur
prtscd by the report and said.
when | LETT Chicago | was under
the impression that the committee an
pointed from both leagues to select a
chairman would try to get Judge
Nenesaw Mountain Lands to accept the
position and everybody seemed delight ~
ed with the choice, including owners
had spoken to, managers, bail players
and admirers Of the game.
The only thing they were afraid
OF was that Judge Lands might not
accept.
The state of baseball at this time
demands that the very best talent in
the land be obtained 10 fiji the place
Of chairman. The owners owe 1t Ia
the players, to the fans throughout the
country, and TO the game itself, to make
a good selection.
Baseball belongs to the public. The
game is bigger than the owners and
in the administration of its affairs the
owners should always bear in mind that
they are in a senS merely the TEN.
porary holders Of a great trusteeship.
This time Of all times, they shoulc
pick a man 10 fin the most importan'
executive office in ihe game. who. /
he Is not Judge Lands himself, at leas.
measures up to Judge Lands stand
ard"
col. r. L. Huston, one of the owner.
Of the New York club, which is aligned
with the Chicago and Boston clubs Il
the fight against Ban Johnson, presi
lent OF the American league, came owe.
from Brunswick. Ga, and held Il con
ference with Comiskey today.
At the conclusion of the conference
Huston declared his unalterahle oppo
sitton to killilea. He said that tn.
Milwaukee man had been connecte,
with the Johnson side in the Carl May
fight and expressed the opinion tina
the chairman Of the national commits
sion should be without political affilia
tion,
-"KilHlea came to New York ant
helped Johnson prepare his affidavit il
the Mays case" said Col. Huston. Il
the heads Of baseball had its true In
terests at heart, Judge Lands. William
n. Taft, or some man Of equal stand
ing would now be at the helm