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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
v Y ' Not Difficult to
 Arouse Heroic Spirit

WV transmission to save the life of young mother was made in Cleveland, O., 375 of the 500 mem bers of the Cleveland fire depart ment volunteered.
 The impulse to do the grand thing is in every human heart. There is no boy who has not dreamed of staying bears, wolves and Indians; no youth whose night hours have failed to bring visions of gallant rescue of his inamorata from des- perate death-inviting situations; no man who has not done some glori- ous deed in his imagination. Heroism is in all of us. It does not always get to the surface, but there are circumstances under which the most timid will become the bray est and the gentlest the most formid- able.
 These things which men call day dreams are an integral part of their being. They are latent powers which depend on certain conditions to bring them out.
 The World war begot heroes by the millions. It were better to say that it brought the heroism of mil lions into play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
THE RENDEZVOUS

THE RENDEZVOUS Fair were the days when we were
 young Twas then the sweetest songs were
 surg; And there were bold comprises, too, With a captain brave and hardy
 crew. Perchance you've travelled the world
 around And never in all your journeys found A single spot that could compete With the cave where bandits" used
 to meet And a flaming torch cast a ruddy
 glare On group of rrchins crouchins
 there, Who were keyed to high adventure
 then, But are now careworn and plodding
 men.
 TRYING TO LIVE TT DOWN Has Mir. wadleigh ever done any thing he was ashamed of3'' Years ago when he was young man and in love he wrote verses for a country paper and signed them Ieander.'"
 He's a hard man to deal with now"
 "Yes, and I sometimes think it's the recollection of Leander' that makes him hard"
 HAS THE MANNER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12

A MORNING PRAYER 0 God, when I nm weary of pleasure and weary of self, give tU
 me the rest of useful labor ana the sweet joy of worthy accom-
 pIishment. Amen.-M. s. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
Petty Law Cases

F. W. Dixon said: Twas on a jury several days this week. We spent an entire day on petty dispute in- volving 315. Then they gave us a case returned from the supreme court for another trial. We had that the better part of two days and It fell down.
 "A man belonging to a certain class of citizens on duty with me said his people had d community council of three to whom they sub mitted all their petty cases. result of which was that they never came to court.
 Tt seems to me that Alabama ought to do as Is done in Tennessee and other states, require a bond for costs before cases are filed. That would avoid much silly and useless Legislation and save the people large expense for juries and the like"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12

mingham steel plates are going to the orient with regularity.
 To be operating at 50 per cent capacity at low stage of business is an indication of what will be done when conditions improve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12

HAS THE MANNER You discharged your office boy7"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-12
Grading of Hay

There is lot of interest in grad ing Alabama hay at this time" said M. J. Kendrick, federal grain inspec- tor. "I was gratified the other day in being able to grade one car of southern hay as choice and the other as No. l. The shippers of southern hay are observing the rules and 1t is coming to market in better and better form.
 Requests are constantly coming in asking me to go to certain places and instruct local hay producers In the rules governing grades. I am glad to see that the experiment station at Auburn has gotten busy In this matter. There is no better hay than Alabama hay"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
Ancestral Home in
English County of
Hero of Two Worlds

In the village of Sulgrave. Eng, in
lanes. is still TO be seen the manor
house in which, until 1906, there lived
the family of Laurence Washington,
whose great-great-gran finding
his way TO Virginia in 1857. was to
become the great-grandfathe of
George Washington. the first President
of the United States. Carved in the
corner of the stone Intel of this manor
house is to be seen the Washington
Stars and Stripes
1t was this great descendants stroke
for liberty that drew from the Eng
fish statesman, Chatham, the whole
hearted declarations; IF | were an
American as [ am an Englishman,
while foreign troop was landed in
nay country. ] never would lay down
my arms-never. never, never" Chat
ham did not stand alone; with him
being Pitt and Shelburne. all of whom
saw that the threatened liberties of
England could he saved in Washing
tons birthday.
Washington Won for himself the IT,
tie of THE Hero of Two Worlds
as result of the victory of the Brit
ish democrats Who fought for more
liberty under the rule of the king,
made. effective by Washington's sue
cesses. The title was bestowed upon
him by Thomas Carlyle, who also nick
named him "Scipio Americanus" and
Cromwell Grandson. the latter title
being given him because, like Crom-
well. he fought to crush the pretense
of a king.
The house. in Northamptonshire
England, was built before the domes-
day survey. and came into the posses
sion of the Washington family in 1864
In 1914 the mansion, home of the an
cest0rs of George Washington was
bought by the British Peace Centenary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
STATE OF WISCONSIN. II, WOOD
COUNTY COURT, IN PROBATE.

In the Matter of the Estate of C.
F. Garbrecht, Deceased
On reading and filing the applica-
ton of Arthur Garbrecht represent
ing among other things that he has
fully administered the said estate, and
praying that a time and place be fix
ed for examining and allowing final
account of his administration, and that
the residue of the said estate be as
signed to such persons as are by law
entitled to the same:
IT IS ORDERED, that said app,i-
cation be heard before this Court, at
Regular term thereof to be held at
the probate office, in the City of Wis
consin Rapids, on the LIST day of
March, 1921, at 1880 o'clock a. m.
AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED,
that notice of the time and place of
examining and allowing said account,
and of assigning the residue of said
estate, be given to all persons inter-
ested, by publication of copy of this
order, for three successive weeks, in
the Wood County Reporter, news
paper published in said County, before
the day fixed for said hearing.
Dated this 26th day of January,
1921.
By the Court,
W. j. Conway, County Judge.
(Jan. q to Feb. 10)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

State of Wisconsin, County Court for
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re Estate of Denis Dorney, De-
ceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
at the regular term of said Court to
be held on the LIST Tuesday (being
the LIST day. of March, A. D. 1921, at
the Court House in the City of Wis
consin Rapids, County of Wood and
State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered the application
of Sadie E. Dorney for the appoint
ment of an administrators of the
estate of Dennis Dorney, late of the
City of Wisconsin Rapids, Wood
County, deceased;
NOTICE IN HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, that at the regular term of
said Court to be held at said Court
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Herbert Hoover says he can "see nc
reason why the United States should
cancel the war debts of the allies
when they are spending more for
armament than it would take to pay
the principal and interest" Hoover
said mouthful, and we pass it along
That ten billion dollars the allies owe
is would feed a good many hungry
Americans in these days of unemploy-
ment Just because we are rich ma
ton is no reason why we should sit
complacently and watch other coun-
tries default in their obligations to
u.s.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate
In Re Estate of Lucy E. Wood
worth, deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
at the general term of said Court to
be held on the LIST Tuesday (being the
1st day. of March, A. D. 1921, at the
Court House in the City of Wisconsin
Rapids, County of Wood and State of
Wisconsin, there will be heard and
considered the application of F. S.
Woodwork for the appointment of an
administrator of the estate of Lucy
E. Woodwork late of the City of Pit
tsville, Wis, in said County, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, That at the term of said
Court to be held at said Court House,
on the 4th Tuesday, (being the Oath
day. of May A. D. 1921, there will
be heard, considered and adjusted, all
claims against said Lucy E. Wood
worth, deceased;
AND NOTICE is HEREBY FUR
THEIR GIVEN, That all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said County Court at
the Court House, in the City of Wis
consin Rapids, in said County and
State, on or before four months from
the date hereof, or be barred.
Dated January 18th, 1921.
By the Court,
W. J. Conway, County Judge.
Dan. 20 to Feb. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

House, on the 1st Tuesday, (being
the 9Th day. of July, A. D. 1921, these
will be heard, considered and adjust
ed, all claims against said Dennis
Dorney, deceased;
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR
THEIR GIVEN, that all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said County Court at
the Court House, in the City of Wis
consin Rapids in said County and
State, on or before the I'd day of July,
A. D. 1921, or be barred.
Dated January 81, 1921.
BY the Court,
w. ], Conway, County Judge.
W. E. Wheelan, Attorney.
(Feb. 5, 10, III
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
(Feb. 5, 10, 10

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re Estate of John Peroutka, De-
ceased
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
at the special term Of said Court to be
held on the End Tuesday (being the
9Th day. of March, A. D. 1921, at the
Court House in the City of Wisconsin
Rapids, County of Wood and State of
Wisconsin,, there will be heard and con-
sidered the application of Mary
Peroutka Peony to admit to probate
the last Will and Testament of John
Peroutka late of the Town of Sherry,
in said County, deceased, and for the
appointment of an eXecutriX;
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, That at the special term of
said Court to be held at said Court
House, on the End Tuesday, (being
the 18th day. of June, A. D. 1921,
there will be heard, considered and
adjusted, all claims against said John
Peroutka, deceased;
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR
Their GIVEN, That all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said County Court at
the Court House, in the City of Wis
consin Rapids, in said County and
State, on or before the 18th day of
June, A. D. 1921, or be barred.
Dated February 9Th, 1921.
By the Court,
W.. j. Conway, County Judge.
D. D. Conway, Attorney.
(Feb. 10, IT, 24)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
Washington Monument, the Citys
Focusing Point, Is No Less a Pro-
found Enigma Than the Sphinx, but
of Greater Siqnificance.

cost 100000. The treasury of the So
ciety now being exhausted, memo
rial was presented to congress asking
it to take action in the matter Poll
tics in the government prevented a
ready response and it was not until
1859 that the society was given for
NAL charter.
The Washington monument was
finally finished in the winter of 1884
So, and it was decided to dedicate it
upon the anniversary of the birth of
the man to whom it had been erected
Consequently, on February %, 1885.
there were impressive ceremonies at
the national capital, when the monu-.
ment was turned over to the nation.
The formal presentation of the mon
ument was made at the base of the
grand obelisk, but owing to the raw,
cold weather that existed the dedica-
ton ceremonies proper took place in
the hall of the house of representa-
tiveS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
It is barely possible that within tn

It is barely possible that within the
next hundred years congress will dc
something to alleviate the deplorable
world war. The fact that the vets will
all be dead then should be of some
slight interest to our dear representa-
tives in Washington. 1t won't cost
so much. There is seldom any indi-
vidual profit in being a humanitarian
and gratitude appears to be only
money deep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
Washington Shaft
Country's Tribute
to Her Great Son

The two great monuments in the
United States, of the many hundreds
that have been erected in all parts of
our country. are the Bunker Hill mon
ument, in Boston, dedicated in 1913,
a shaft to commemorate the beginning
of our fight for independence, and the
Washington monument, at Washing
ton, erected to the memory of him
who had been most instrumental in
bringing about the result.
For 80 years after Washington's
death the project was, every now and
then, suggested but nothing definite
happened until September, 1888, when
the Washington National Monument
society was formed. with Chief JUS
tice John Marshall, then % years old,
as president. 1t was not until three
years later that advertisements We're
inserted inviting designs from Ameri-
can artists.
An effort was made to secure the
funds by popular subscription and by
1917 SS7, 900 was in hand and prepara-
ton for construction was begun. Con-
gress, by resolution, granted a site
where the monument now stands and
the cornerstone was laid on the Fourth
of July, 1913, in the presence of the
executive, legislative and judicial
branches of the government, foreign
ministers and officers and a vast con
course of citizens from all parts Of the
Union.
The work of erection progressed
steadily until 1854. when the shaft had
reached a height of 156 feet and had
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

One of the first acts of the new con-
gress should be revision of our i'm
million men now out of employment in
this country one begins to wonder
how the hundreds of thousands pour
ing in from Europe are going to earn
an honest living. There is nothing to
be gained by turning American into
an international poor farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

''The government of the United
States is in grave danger of becoming
bankrupt" weeps lugubrious citizen.
Which, we infer, is an indication that
the said lugubrious citizen is scheming
to evade payment of his income tax.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

There seems to be tendency on
the part of many people to continual
ly criticise others of their acquaint-
ances. 1t isn't done with the intention
of doing harm to the person criticised
at least not always-but is simply
a case of seeing the worst side of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

The dollar, We are told, is slowly
but surely regaining its old time pur-
chasing power. And in time, we pre-
sumo, it will wake up and begin to
purchase again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Experienced house to house can
vassers for magazine work. Exclusive
territory and liberal commissions. P.
c. Holm, 301 Watkins Bldg, Milwau-
kee, Wis. 3tc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

French bachelors are to be taxed
to aid the babies of the benedicts, says
a news item. But don't rush precipi-
lately into matrimony, young man.
Take time, make wise selection, and
keep what you get. This is not France.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

any problem on earth" Give 'em a
barrel. brother, give EN- a barrel, and
elect 'em all to congress. Just now
the country is sorely in need of an
army of solvers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

The heartlessness of some judges is
beyond belief. A California woman
who was bequeathed hundred thous-
and dollar pearl necklace was ordered
by the court to wear 1t thirty days
of each year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Certain sections of the country are
much concerned over why woman
closes her eyes when she is being kiss
ed. But speaking from experience,
we are unable to speak.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

We note the absence of one unfail-
ing sign of the approach of spring
that dreamy youth with poem for
publication
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

When you get tired of selectingethe
members of Mr.. Harding's cabinet for
him, you might devote little time to
deciding what you will plant in your
garden this spring. Harding won't
mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
Christian Science Church

Sunday Service-10:45 A. M.
Wednesday evening, Testimonial
7:45 o'clock.
Lesson Subject-Soul.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Railroads of the country are plan
ming for a reduction in the wage scale.
Presumably the scheme is to begin
at the bottom and forget to reach the
top.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

1t is openly limited that labor and
capital will soon be pulling together,
but nothing is said as to whether they
will both be pulling in the same direc-
ton,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

No. this country is not short on
money. The only shortage that exists
is in the ability of certain people to
get hold of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
Main Entrance to Old SuIgrave Manor
House.

committee in celebration of the one
hundred years peace between Eng
land and America A committee of the
Sulgrave society met in Manchester to
raise an endowment fund for repairs
and furniture. Toward this the Sui
grave Institute of America contributed
$4,000; $4,000 was raised in London,
and Manchester furnished the balance
of $4,000. Among the subscriptions
was $500 from the Stars and Stripes
WOmen'S club in Manchester, collected
as a memorial to the American sol
diers who died in the city.-Detroit
News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

A young man in Iowa admits hav-
ing kissed forty-two girls in one
night. That beats the prize record of
a certain young gallant in this town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

try. And we have more aliens who are
opposed to law and order than at any
other time. It is time for US to take
a kindergarten course in common sense
and learn few needed lessons. No
government is so strong as to be i'm
mune from undermining by secret
forces opposed to it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Most any man can save money if he
wants to, provided he does not travel
the pace of a millionaire on the wage
of a laborer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

A hearty laugh is like ray of sun
shine on winter day. Can you quail
ify for the compliment?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

japanese statemen are urging dis
armament. Good, Jappy! We nomi-
nate you to lead the van-but you
won't.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

A good way to prevent the spread
of colds in the head is to cork up your
sneeze until the town dads can be pre-
vailed upon to erect a sneezery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

We once heard of a preacher who
was warmly admired and supported by
his entire flock. He never woke his
congregation up during his sermons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

France has invented a new gun cap
able of shooting two hundred miles,
and not thing to shoot at What
luck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Yes, we are an advocate of universal
disarmament, provided it begins with
our American crop of thieves, thugs
and holdup men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

"Barriage is a game of give and
take" says model wife. There being
no model husbands, we are unable to
record their views.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

If you would be happy, just forget
the things that make you unhappy.
Simple, isn't it?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Of course, there may be those who
pay their income taxes in order to be
able to talk about it afterwards.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

At least one thing can be said in
favor of American profiteers. They
are experts in their line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Some men are inveterate jokers,
which leads one to infer that they are
born jokes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

One of the best forms of life in
surance in the use of a tooth brush
morning, noon and night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Every day brings forth new prob
lens for US to face, but night usually
comes before we can get around to it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

There is much in knowing what not
to do, but there's devil of lot more
in not doing it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

Gray hairs are always respected
when they are rich.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

= 1t is limited that the league of ma
tons may discuss the Irish question.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

A popular man seldom talks about
himself. That makes him more pop
ular.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

human nature when the brighter side
could be viewed to much better ad-
vantage. None of us are perfect
not even the critics themselves-bu
we would all be better citizens if we
were to confine ourselves to recogniz-
ing and fostering the good in humanity
instead of stirring up the bad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

A woman who nags should never
complain when her husband scolds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

A Chicago paper AYERS that given
a pickle and few moments of un-
disturbed time woman can sclve
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-02-10

1t is more blessed to give than to
receive, especially if it is licking.