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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Weiohinu Without Scales.

The reSourcefulncss of the Irish is
shown in their method Of weighing
without scales. 10 weigh a pig -
said an freshman the other day All
We have to do is to lay a plank across
a sawhorse, place "A big stone on one
end of the plank and the pig on the
other then shift the plank until the
two things balance. Then We guess
the weight of the stone and sc Lave
the weight of the pig. Boston Tran
script
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Annie Laurie.

Annie Laurie vas the oldest Of the
hrec daughters Of Sir Robert Laurie
If MaAwelton, in the county of Kirk
'udbrIght, Scotland In 1909 she mar
led James Ferguson, Of Craigdarroch,
md she was the mother of Alexander
Ferguson, the hero Of Burns song,
The Whistle" The song Of Annie
Laurie was written by William Doug
as of Finland, in the sjcwardry of
kirkcudbright, hero of the song will
lie Was Wanton Wag."
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Garruious Person Unpopular.

Talkatye people who wish to be
loved are hated; when they desire TO
please, they bore when they think
they are admired, they are laughed at;
they injure their friends. benefit their
enemies, ana ruin Themselves -Plu'
tarCl
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Awful Moment.

Anxious 10 get 70 church on time.
AS an interesting sermon on gambling
was scheduled, | hustled around get
ting ready. Opening n bureau drawer
| grabbed what | thought was my
prayer book and rushed over to the
church Marching down the aisle |
accidentally dropped my nun, and, 10!
Instead of my prayer book, II deck Of
cards came tumhling out and scattered
In ali directions, 70 make matters
worse. the back OF the cards bore the
ad of prominent brewery Crit.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
llahtninQ Flash Measured.

No doubt lightning flashes vary IN
thickness but one photographed re-
Gently was estimated, from the size of
the trace It left on a photograph and
the distance of the tower ii struck
from the camera, to be only one-tifth
of an inch. not much more than some
artificial electric sparks.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Horned loads Harmless.

Horned toads are harmless. They
will not bite, even when taken In the
hand. AS means or defense, they
have habit of squirting little jets Of
blood alternately from each eye Wien
disturbed
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27

thrcs are attractive for this de-
,gn. For trimming, feather stitch
ng. wash braid. or embroidery
9ould be desirable. This style Is
so good for silk and wooden mate
tials.
pattern OF this illustration
uailed to any address on receipt OF
, &c IN silver or stamps.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-09-27
Scmeth!nc Wronu.

no | shant ask her to marry me
She can cook, darn socks, and doesn't
like the pictures. There must he
something wrong with her family
From kaSper. Stockholm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
COOPERATION

A fire breaks out. Why send in an
alarm! Because there is chance that
one cannot handle it alone-Co-opera
ton
One fellow in a neighborhood is TAX
en- sick during harvest. His neighbors
gather and put his crops in the barn.
Cooperation.
John and Bill want to go swimming.
Bill can go, if he had his chores done.
John jumps in and helps with the
chores.-Co-operation.
The local merchant is sometimes told
that people would trade more with him
if he carried more varied selection of
stock. He replies, if l am assured of
your doing your trading here | could
take the venture. If the merchant had
the stock the people would trade there
If the people would do their trading
there the merchant could afford to car
ry the stocks. Results: More extend
ed business to the merchant and more
convenience, more satisfaction and less
cost in the long run to the patrons
Cooperation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

way of sacrifice and service,-es-
pecially those to whom have been COM
nlitted the nations destiny and we'll
being? Does a congressman owe less
than a soldier in the trenches? Is per-
sonal comfort a consideration for the
other?
Some hold that our lawmakers
should be held to the same rigid code
of duty and sacrifice for the common
good as are the soldiers in the army.
This does not imply that they should
overtax their physical powers or break
down their health in their fervent am
bition to serve the public. But it does
mean that neither private convenience
nor a mere desire for relaxation on the
part of any individual should interfere
with the speediest possible execution
of the nations vital needs.
At any rate, the idea seems right
that those who serve the public should
do so without stint or limit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
A DREAM
AWAKENED
THIS MAN

A certain New York man about town
went to his club one evening in a bad
frame of mind. Business was bad,
stocks breaking wrong and the world
seemed topsy-turvy with him. He
found fault with the food, his favorite
paper had been misplaced, his cigar
tasted bad, as did the numerous po-
lions he drank during the evening, and
finally, on being 'jollied" by a number
Of lively fellows, roundly cursed them
and remarked: "To hell with every
body want to be entirely alone" Go
ing into less frequented part of the
club he threw himself upon divan
and was soon asleep. And he dream
ed! He was alone! The great city of
New York was before him. Everything
was quiet. He was absolutely alone!
No one answered his bells for service
The taxis and cars were idle. The no.
tells and business places were deserted.
He was the only soul in the great city
of New York. The banks with their
millions of gold were open to him. He
sought food but there was none pre-
pared and no one to cook any. Rusty
tracks, sagging trolley and telephone
wires, dark and dreary store fronts,
idle busses and autos testified to for
mer activities. Yet he had gained his
visible was thoroughly alone. Not
a human soul could he find. Only
huge rats and dogs, made wild with
hunger, were moving about. They were
a constant menace to his we'll being
1t was continuous battle for suprem-
acy, at the same time his hunger and
rest were to be considered. Thrown
constantly on the alert in self preser-
walton, the fight for securing needed
food and rest made him gaunt and his
fast growing Indifference to personal
care, arising from a positive demand
for vigilance against hungry animal
life, gave him an unkempt, slouchy ap-
pearance entirely at odds with his for
mer we'll groomed self. Yes, he was
alone! His wish had been gratifed
What wouldn't he have given for a
friend just then? Someone to talk to.
Someone to fight the animals with him.
How small soul he was. Alone In a
great city of splendid opportunities
But of what good, alone? He could
get millions in gold, but had no one to
spend it with.
Lots of public utilities but no noe to
run them. No lights, no pleasures. How
sadly alone! He now most thoroughly
realized the need of companionship. He
realized for the first time in his life
how utterly dependent he was upon his
fellowman. He knew now that he was
wrong and he only. 1t was the small
ness of mean man, the selfshness of
an individual alone that divorced him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

Do we all patronize home industry as
we should? You don't expect grass
without water; then you can't expect
local stores to enlarge their stock to
suit your needs if you don't buy from
them. We should have more co-opera-
ton between our merchants and their
customers. Demand sooner or later
creates supply. If you want some
thing you can't get in your town store
tell your dealers, traders Or merchants,
let them get it for you. Give them the
chance at least to fill the bill. With a
little cooperation we will have every
body trading at home and the old
town will grow and everyone will pros
per.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
HELP SOLVE
YOUR TOWNS
PROBLEMS

In every city one now finds an or
ganization whose members devote
| much thot, work, time and money for
the advancement and improvement of
the home community to make it a
better place in which to live and work.
Every small town should also have
an active community organization,
with all reputable citizens of the town
and surrounding country as members.
The primary purpose Of an organiza-
| ton of this kind is to stimulate COM
munity interest, create public senti-
ment, inspire confidence, and solve the
community's most difficult problems.
Such an organization quickly pro-
notes community loyalty and effort,
both of which are absolutely essential
in building and maintaining bigger
Better and buster home town.
The community organization must
arouse enthusiasm in all it's move
ments. 1t must work without pay or
expectation of recompense for its eff
forts in any other way than that of
the realization of a public service well
done.
Each and every member derives pro-
fit only from the general advancement
Of the community and the betterment
of the conditions under which they
live and transact business They share
in this as citizens.
It is to men of this character and
caiber that the world owes it's real
advancement and its education. The
selfish citizen leaves no record-Noth-
ing that can benefit the public or help
posterity. When he dies, he is really
and truly "dead" in every sense of the
word
Therefore, the community organiza-
ton, more than any other agency,
deals with the human element" and
planning, as it does, the best things
possible for the community, it must
not be looked upon as an institution
that can go ahead and force it's way
through to success. 1t must be an
affirmative" organization, not me
gative" body. Optimism must gov
ern it's action and pessimism must be
discoura ged and forgotten.
The members of such an organiza-
lion must gather strength like the
growing oak-reach far out into the
soil on every side gather the best for
their community-and use it-and
keep using and improving it. Believe
in each other and in their community.
Work for each other. Stick to the job
work on to the end-and then turn
it over to their children, not ashamed
Of the effort they have made or the re-
suits obtained.
Community work is large work
work you cannot measure in dollars
and cents-work that will repay you
with more than money-with much
better town and a contented, industri-
Gus, happy people, which is sufficient
reward for any citizen who has adopt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
Purpose of The Good Roads Association
of Wisconsin

To organize in body all who believe in good roads
to disseminate knowledge the business necessity and
dom of good roads to educate the taxpayer the that
the form of road which is the cheapest beginning
often the most expensive in the end posi-
be that the financing of highways based on sound
principles to aid in obtaining highway appropriations
supplement the work of the highway department to amend
the township road laws with view eliminating the
ct road system and providing for the payment all road
in cash. to strengthen the State law to secure
efficient results to especially push the next step
in highway improvement in Wisconsin, legislation which will
the state to lay out build maintain, and
State Trunk Highway system These the objects of
the Good Roads Association Of Wisconsin and for these OBJ
ects ask the support of the citizens of
Excerpt from the bylaws o Association
of Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

from the pleasures of companionship.
He was gnawing at the husks of dis
content. He knew now that goodfel-
lowship and the little courtesies which
we extend one to another are the
things which make slife worth while.
His soul craved the companionship of
a man. He was struggling in battle
with the odds and ends of a morbid,
selfish life. He was dreary and want
ed fellowship. One cannot live alone!
He awoke.
He went forth from his dream a bet
ter man. He had received the message
age-old, "Love thy neighbor as thy
self" He had learned, in truth, that
each man is dependent upon his fell
lows; that it is only through co-opera-
ton and fellowship that the living of
our lives is worth while; that homes,
communities, cities and states are per-
n1anently built only upon the princi-
piles of each individual contributing
his share to the joys and pleasures and
assuming his share of the tears and
sorrows of his fellowmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
Picked Beans

The yellow beans are best for pick
ing. Allow two quarts vinegar, one
up sugar and one teaspoonful salt
for each quart of beans.
Wash and snap beans. Cook in boil
ng, sailed water until tender. Drain
Heat vinegar and&sugar and bring tc
he boiling point. Do not let boil. Add
oeans and let the whole boil up once.
'ut in sterilized jars and seal while
polling hot. The vinegar should cover
he beans by at least an inch in the
ans. The beans must not be cooked
Entil tender enough to serve or they
will be mushy when the can is opened
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
TOURIST
CAMP SITES

One of the happiest developments
in connection with the highway move
ment in Wisconsin has been the estab-
hshment by various municipalities of
almost a hundred free tourist camp
sites, scattered throughout the state.
The establishment of these sites indi-
Gates that the tourist has at last come
to be recognized as an asset. But a.
side from the financial aspect, the es-
Enlistment of free tourist camp sites
offers an opportunity for demonstrate
ing in tangible form ones love for
his fellow men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
When Your Child Starts To School

Common colds are Infectious Pro-
tect your own and other little ones
with Foley's Honey and Tar. This
safe family remedy checks coughs
and colds, loosens phlegm and mucous
and coats raw irritating membranes
with a healing, soothing medicine.
The genuine Foley's contains no OPT
ates. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

{ 0 R NER
A Random Record of Helpful Sugges.
lions for Busy Home-Makers.
Cover Apples When Baking

Cover AppItS w NtH DdkIIIS
Apples should be baked in a covered
dish, an earthenware one to be prefer
red. Of course, the oven must be quite
hot. Put the apples in a covered dish
With whatever sweetening you prefer,
brown or white sugar or corn syrup
Then you have all the juice which when
baked in an open dish usually splatters
all over the oven, the apples will be
lone all the way through and the skin
tender. If the apples are of the red
yariety, the sauce will be delicious red
color instead of the dark brown of
those baked in an open dish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
Fine Flavorings Cheaply Made

When using oranges, lemons or
grapefruit, CRATE the oily yellow skin
from rind, mixing we'll with three or
four times in bulk of graduated sugar.
and store in pint jars. Put lemon and
grapefruit together and orange in sep
arate jar. Set aside, and in a short
time the sugar has so absorbed the oil
that liquid has formed A table
spoonful of this in cake or pudding
gives it a delightful flavor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

Say, Bobbie, do you know that clock
is an hour. fast? remarked the caller
as he sat waiting in the library for her
to come down.
"Sure,' said Bobbie, "but don't tell
sis. She turned it ahead and she
thinks you don't know
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
HORSES INSTATE
0UTNUMbER
AUTOMOBILES

Despite the arrival of the "horse-
less age" the Dobbins and BucephaI-
uses Of Wisconsin still outnumber their
gasoline driven competitors more than
2 to l. Against more than 100000
livestock given out, show that there is
a total of 683,364 horses in the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
women BURN
TWO STILLS

Women of Brooks county, Georgia,
have declared war on moonshiners and
have already burned two illicit stills
which they discovered. Following the
burning, the women stated that as a
measure of protection for their fami-
lies they would destroy all stills set up
in that section.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
2 teaspoonsful cinnamon

A few whole cloves and bits of stick
cinnamon may be added if desired. Wa
termelon pickles and preserves both
are much better after having been
earned for about two months. Musk
melon rind may be picked in the same
way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

ed as his life's rule the Golden Rule,
"Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you," which is after all
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
Watermelon Pickles

Cook pieces Of watermelon rind in
salt water until tender. One teaspoon
full salt to a quart is sufficient Drain
md cook clear in a syrup.
3 cups sugar
3 cups vinegar
l teaspoonful ground cloves
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

To prevent oil stove wicks from
smoking, soak them in vinegar and
then dry them thoroughly before US
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
A FIRST RULE
I OF SERVICE

Congress is taking a vacation for q
month or so; and some question is be
ing raised as to whether such course
is really proper in times ike these Of
stress and trouble.
What do public servants owe IN the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
To Remove Mud Stains

If there are mud spots on your frock,
ct them remain until dry. If quite dry
rub off the top layer with a piece of
wool, then brush the spot with stiff
brush. If any of the stain remains.
it can be removed by rubbing a piece
IF raw potato over it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

If the damp weather has rusted the
gas stove apply linseed oil with a soft
cloth and then sandpaper any spots
that remain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

A tablespoonful of freshly made cof-
fee added to an apple pie just before
baking will give it most delicious
flavor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15

It costs no more to have several
,rooms and use each less often than it
Toes to have only one broom and Use
it continually, SO have at least two and
keep one with a dust pan on each floor
of your home. 1t will save many steps
To clean a photograph wipe with
a soft cloth wrung out in warm water
and little ammonia and dry with an
other cloth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-15
National Buy-At-HoIne Bulletin

These Special Articles Reprinted
Organof The Buy-a Home
Fort Wayne
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-01
EAuHE RT CALLED
BY GRAND JURY

PHoENlX. April oS.-Andrev Bau-
inert. Jr.. OF Phoenix, Arizona mem
Der Of the Republican national com
mittee, who spent large portion OF
today before the federal grand jury,
vas again before that body al night
session tonight. This is the frs,
night session the grand jury has he'd
at the present term OF court
Judge William II. Sawtelle. presid-
ing over the federal district court
here, in his instructions to the grand
jury several days ago. asked il to in
vestigate rumors of violations of the
corrupt practices act during the cam
paign last fall
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-01
FRANCE OFFERS MUSIC
COURSE FOR ARtzoNANs

PHOENIX. April 90 - The Arizona
student OF music will have the oppor-
tunity OF winning one of the scholar
ships offered to American music stu
dents by the French ministry des
zeauX arts. according TO a letter re
ceived here by Governor Thomas F.
Campbell. from the ministry. Two hun
Grcd and fifty such scholarships will
be awarded in the United States and
81 that number one will be given to a
resident Of Arizona.
The course will begin on June %
and will end September -.
Those who win the scholarships
Will be able to secure steamer passage
at reduced rates and while in France
Will h. housed in the palace OF Fon-
;aine-bleau. The course will ne Civ
en- al the Fontaine-bleau school of
music for Americans and will be Civ.
IN under the teachers o. the Conserva-
toi-s de Paris. The government, Of
France is offering the scholarship
and is following the Rhodes scholar
ship plan.
The government Of France. reaiiz-
ing what the scholarship did for the
allies during the war. is now anxious
10 develop the people by offering 10
the musical students Of America the
advantages OF the Couseryatoire de
La Alusique course at scholarship
prices. said the letter received today
oy Governor Campbell from tine
French ministry
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-05-01
ASSISTANCE AWAITS
Ex-SERvICE NJ EN-
PAGE FIVE

Two and onehalf years ago. the
armistice calling to an end the great
war. was signed
Since that date 100000 ex-service
persons have filed their claim for
compensation for disabilities incurred
or aggravated by service In re-
port just received from the Director
Of the Bureau OF War Risk Insurance
at Washington. D. C.. figures show,
what tremendous task has been be-
fore the Bureaus 10 cope with the
ever increasing work, and IS vet the
peak has not been reached
To June Goth. 1920. close on 100000
claims were filed During the month
Of June. 1920 alone 1900 claims were
acted upon. $4,000 being allowed and
ZOO disailowed The monthly pay
ments for compensation during the
fiscal year amounted TO 100000 a
month over 5000 claims were grant
cd for total permanent disability. the
average monthly payment being s102
20 per month.
Yet there are many who incurred
disabilities. or whose disabilities
were aggravated by service, who have
not filed their claim for compensation,
to which they are justly entitled.
Many ex-service persons are under
the impression, that because they
have not kept up their War Term In
surance which they carried during the
service. they would not be entitled 10
compensation. That is not so. be
cause insurance is something you pa
for, whereas compensation is some-
thing the Government gives TO the dis
abled men
The Director % the BIreau desires
that all ex-servics' persons, who have
incurred a disa bility, or whose dis
ability was aggravated by service TO
file their claims at the earliest posi-
Bile time Then there are others, who
have filed their claims, but who up to
e.
some reason or other.
To quickly adjust al pending claims
and also assis; IL the filing of new
claims, write TO the Local Represents
tive OF the Bureau o: War Rick lnsu-
auce a: 1903 Heard Building. Phoenix.
Arizona. and forms and other info
nation will be gladly furnished.