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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
A new kind
Of TRAINING

On the twenty-fourth of next
month, Yale University, which has
for two hundred and twenty years
been maintained exclusively or pri-
marily as mans college, will open
a school of citizenship for women.
These schools have become quite nu-
merous of late, at least twenty-four
state universities having conducted
them within the past year.
The first one was opened in July
of 1919, or only little more than
two years ago, by the State College
of New Hampshire. It was looked up
on at first as a sort of a joke. A Bos-
ton newspaper sent well-known hu-
morous writer to make a report of it.
After he had spent morning in the
classroom, he telephoned to his edit
or that he could not make a funny
story out of it. Since that time no
one, so far as known, has shown any
inclination to look upon these gath
erings as humorous affairs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
Total
A GOOD STORY FROM
PORT EDWARDS

Harlowe Schinn, of Port Edwards,
chauffer for L. NJ Alexander, is own
er of a splendid chicken hunting dog.
Tuesday was the opening day and
Harlowe's dog was disappointed be-
cause his master failed to take him
out hunting. The dog decided he
would go it alone. During the fore
noon he came home carrying q prai-
RE chicken in his mouth and laid it
at his masters feet with considerable
satisfaction and delight The bird
was alive and unhurt and Harlowe
has him in the chicken yard with the
hens, as big as life. Harlowe says
this is no Prairie Hen story, it's the
Gods truth, and he can prove the sto-
ry. Nothing slow about the dog eth
er
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
THE VALUE
Of PETS

Compassion and love for animals
secures in the heart compassion and
love for man and God."-Stopford
A. Brooke.
The advantage of the pet in the
home far outweighs its disadvantag-
es. While it will require feed and
care and comfortable quarters which
some folks classify as pertaining to
work, yet it will bring
certain benefits to the young and old
in the home in the building of char
acter.
The argument against pets, viz,
that they carry disease, is of course,
applicable to human beings as we'll,
if they are neglected as many house
hold pets are. But q pet which is
kept clean and sanitary will not
bring disease into the home And IN
less animals are kept properly they
should not be kept at ALL To allow
animals to remain unclean and COW
cred with dirt and disease is as cruel
as to keep them without food and
shelter.
A pet should be cared for by the
children, if they are of sufficient age,
under the general supervision of the
parents. In caring for animals, chill
dren learn the lessen of tenderness
and compassion for animals which
will eventually react upon them
selves in the making of character,
and which in future years will be
practised by them in their relation
to their fellowmen. This relation
ship may extend as far as that OF
class, nationality, color and creed II
may even affect international peace
Not long ago a Boston editor wrote
international begins, if anywhere
in that reverence for life, for indiv.
duality, which has its root in kind
ness to animals"
IF the presence of pets in the home
therefore, will serve as an educator
trainer of the mind and heart, le
Us not underestimate their value
Their presence not only brings pleas
IRE, but it will cultivate the growth
of kindness,-the supreme virtue il
| the heart of man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
ANERICA'S
BIG F OU R

The appointment Of Secretary Of
State Hughes, Senator Lodge, Sen.
Underwood and Elihu Root to repre-
sent the United States at the coming
disarmament conference places our
national interests in the hands of a.
BILE and experienced men.
They are not men who can be bluff
ed, cajoled or hoodwinked.
They are not men who will ex-
change something for nothing, nor
will they expect it of others.
We believe them to be men who
will go into the conference with open
minds, clear consciences and two
great objects in view-the limitation
of arlnaments and the settlement of
the far eastern question on an equit-
able basis that is fair and just to all
nations and to all peoples.
If the delegates from other coun-
tries come to US in the same spirit
there is hope that some good may re
suit from the conference. But if they
come as they went to Paris, with the
secret determination to wrast every
possible advantage for their own
governments regardless of the rights
Of others, then the conference is
foredoomed to failure and the only
thing left for this. country to do will
De to train armies and manufacture
munitions of war.
In such a contingency it will be
case of fight or perish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
HOME TOWN PAPER WEEK

It is very rarely that the average newspaper boosts its
own business gives quantities of space in boosting the
affairs of others.
Somebody suggested that it time for the
pers country to adopt week in which their own bus
mess should be given precedence and the Wood County Re
porter thoroughly endorses the idea.
The date is the second week in November from the
7th to 18TH including that great world event. Armstce
Day.
The official title for the week will be Subscribe for
Your Home Town Paper Week
Thousands of papers will join in this event and
readers viii hear more about it time goes on.
Ever ready help any that is in the interests
Of better community better living conditions and better
government ask the readers and advertisers OF the
Wood County Reporter in and lend hand during
"Subscrbe for Your Home Town Paper Week and boost
for ii
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
7 PARENT
TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION
MET FRIDAY

The West Side Parent Teachers
Association met at the Lowell School
Friday afternoon to take up the work
for the new year President Mrs.
Schall appointed the following COM
mittee to assist her in the work. Pro-
gram, Miss Thornton; refreshment,
Mrs. Gottschalk; press agent, Mrs. D.
McKercher.
Following the business session,
Mrs. I. P. Witter gave an interesting
talk on Making Better Citizens of
Our Boys and Girls" urging that the
parents, schools and churches work
together to make them such.
The work this year promises to be
interesting and parents are urged to
attend the meetings to do their part
The next meeting will be held at the
Emerson school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
A CANADIAN WOMAN

Mrs. Nellie McClurg has been e
lected to parliament in Alberta. She
was elected on the liberal ticket.
Mrs. McClurg made a lecture tour
through the United States and made
many friends. She owes much Of her
popularity to her quick wit and her
sense Of humor. Her presence in par
iament viii add much to the gaiety
of the sessions.
Mrs. McClurg will make consci-
entious legislator. She will look af-
ter the interests of women and child
ren and we feel quite sure she will
never take a bribe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
81. q ACCEPTED
BY FARMERS

Merrill-Farmers in Lincoln coun-
ty are satisfied this fall with a price
of 1925 to $1.50 a hundredweight for
potatoes, believing that this is fully
the equivalent Of $3.50 a hundred
weight next winter or next spring.
Disposal of potatoes from the field
this fall will obviate the necessity of
putting them in pits or cellars, be
sides which there is a large loss in
weight and quality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
HELP To
ADVERTISE
WISCONSIN
BY COOPERATING WITH THE
NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHT-
ERS OF THE BADGER STATE vi

If you were born in the State of
Wisconsin and are eighteen years of
age or over, you are eligible to mem
bership in THE NATIVE SONS
AND DAUGHTERS OF THE BAD
GER STATE.
Whether you ever become mem
Der depends somewhat on your atti-
tude toward your native state, her
history and her attractions. If you
are one of those folks who have lit
tie reverence in your makeup and
who is net ashamed to acknowledge
the possession of little bit of senti-
ment and enthusiasm for your native
state, you will doubtless want to join
this organization now, and help it In
making a liberal donation to the fund
that is being started for the purpose
of purchasing Northern Lakes Park.
The Native Sons and Daughters of
the Badger State has pledged ten per
cent of all its membership fees from
September 1st, 1921, to March 1st,
1922 to that fund
The Native Sons and Daughters Of
the Badger State chartered as an or
ganization without profit, and
launched from Ashland in April, has
a membership in about twenty-five
towns in the state, and is gaining
new momentum among the Wiscon-
sin born folks every day
The officers for the first year are
all Ashland men, but other members
(men or women) from other parts of
the state will be eligible to office in
the order as the terms of the pres
ent officers expire The organization
will be governed by Grand Den
composed of a County Chief of Ma
tive Badgers from each county in the
state, and the Grand Officers. This
body viii hold it's first meeting in
June, 1922. The headquarters of the
organization are in Ashland simply
because the idea first took shape in
Ashland, and not because its inter
ests are not state wide. It is not
political or religious organization of
any kind.
The big mission of the Native Sons
and Daughters of the Badger State
is to stimulate spirit of "talk Wis
cosin," so that ultimately the state
will become as favorably advertised
for its beauties and attractions for
summer sojourn and it's splendid ad-
vantages in agriculture and indust-
ries, as any state in the Union.
Many prominent people of Wiscon-
sin birth have caught the spirit of
the thing and have sent in their char
ter memberships. If you want to get
into this movement as a charter
member NOW is the time. Those
memberships which are received
before March 1st, 1922, from commu-
mites where no Subordinate Den has
yet been organized will be included
in the charter membership list, and
will entitle the member to affiliate
with Subordinate Den when organ
lied in his or her community without
additional membership fee.
For further particulars write the
offices of the Grand Den at Ashland,
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
SCHOOL BOARD
Proceedings
Lincoln High School
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
Sept. II. 1921.


The regular meeting of the Board
of Education was called to order at
7:45 by the president. Members pre-
sent: Babcock, Brazeau Boles, Hill,
King, Mott, Reeves, Walsh, Wilcox.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved
On motion of Mr.. Brazeau with
second by Mr.. Walsh, it was voted to
grant diploma from High School
to Walter Cahill who had left school
at the end of three and one half years
and who served % months in the
World War.
The Building and Grounds Com
nlittee We're instructed to confer with
the proper city authorities to estab-
lish speed limits on the streets on
which school buildings are located.
A course of study for the High
School in conformity with state re
quirements was adopted.
The proposed building program was
discussed at some length, but as the
Building and Grounds committee
has been authorized to proceed, no
action was taken.
It was voted to authorize the pres
ident and treasurer to borrow such
sums as are necessary, not to exceed
$4,000 for the conduct of the schools
for the ensuing month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
Drainage
CONFERENCE

St. Paul, MINI, Sept. 21-Ameri-
cas- foremost drainage engineers,
contractors and counseIors meet here
Thursday for three-day conference
to plan the reclamation of more of
the marshy and overfowed lands of
the country and improve the drain
age systems already established.
The convention, which will be the
10th annual meeting Of the National
Drainage Congress will give partic-
ular consideration to three projects:
the Kenyon Flood Protection Bill,
national drainage law, and better
freight classification on tile. The Of
fcials of the organization are: Pres
ident, E. R. Jones of the University
of Wisconsin; vicc-presidents, DR.. 7
H. Newell, Washington, D. c. A. j
Kelley, Jr., Pittsburgh, Ben Johnson,
LaBelle, Fla, and Charles z. Shaw,
of the University of California
Wisconsin drainage specialists will
contribute generously to the pro-
gram. B. F. Faast of Eau Claire
speaking on "RuraI Credits and Land
Settlement" B. NJ Vaughan, Wiscon-
sin Rapids, on Drainage Legisla-
tion," Frank w. Lucas, Marison, on
Assessment of UpIands, c. D. Wal
ter. Wisconsin Rapids, on injecting
the Contractor Half Way" John
Swenehart, Wisconsin College Of Ag-
riculture, on Equipment for Stump
ing Lands that are Swampy," Alfred
Mathewson, Wausaukee, on Ditch
ing with Dynamite" 0. R. Zeasman,
University of Wisconsin, on "Classi-
fcation Of Wet Lands" and Jerry
Donohue, Sheboygan, on Division Of
Responsibility between Commissioner
and Engineer
Governor John J. Blaine has ap-
pointed delegates from the state to
this important conference and the di-
rectors Of the convention are expect
ing a gcod-sized delegation of farm
ers and others interested in Wiscon-
sins wet lands.
Drainage work is relatively much
cheaper than it has been," says Mr..
Jones, who is head Of the engineering
department of the Wisconsin College
Of Agriculture, and Secretary Of the
Wisconsin Drainage Association "and
there is no reason why much of the
drainage work in these organized
districts can not be completed. We
are also trying to have a patroIman
appointed for each district to keep
the outlet bitches in condition"
There are in the state, according to
Mr.. Jones, approximately 100000
acres Of marshy and peat lands that
have been organized into districts
with outlet bitches. In addition there
are millions Of acres in the state that
are capable Of development.
The National Drainage Congress
was organized to promote the com
mon interest in the state and local
reclamation of swamp and overflow
ed lands.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22

Arthur Brahmstead Of Kellner, and
one of the occupants Of his Ford
touring car were slightly injured and
the rest of the PARTY Of four were
badly SHAKEN - waen the Brain
stead car was struck b. another Fcrd
touring car driven by Herman Priba-
now and Walter Buss of Kellner. The
Brahnstead car was qEta badlz
damaged and The other ene vas able
to leave the scene on its own power.
The accident occurred on the Kellner
road near the Nick Thomas place at
about 7 o'clock Sunday night
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
HUNTER, So,
HOLDS RECORD

Janesville-C. E. Boss, 85, Milton
Junction, obtained another hunting
license Monday He has had a license
ever since the law was in force and
is the oldest hunter in the county.
Four other licenses have been issued
to hunters over 20 by County Clerk
Howard Lee, which he believes is the
record for the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22

Why worry yourself sick over the
mooted question as to when the world
will end? You We're not here when it
was created and you will not be here
when it blows up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22
1885 BARRELS
Of CRANbERRIES
THIS YEARS CROP SMALLEST
IN YEARS. EXTREME HOT
AND DRY SEASON THE CAUSE

The cranberry Growers in this city
and county as well as all business
men in central Wisconsin, are disap-
pointed in the small crop of cranber-
ries this year. It's hardly half of the
usual crop for this section of the
state. The berries are not as large
and luxurious as when they have
plenty of water. The early frosts in
blossoming time were also injurious
to the size of the crop. On account
of the scarcity of berries this year,
the price will be higher and in part
will make up to the growers for the
shortage. We append list of grow
ers and the number of barrels of ber-
ries they have gathered, as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22

If it is true that an ounce of pre-
vention is worth a pound of cure it
would seem that our doctors might
find it more profitable to adopt the
Chinese method of keeping people
free from disease instead of effecting
a cure after they are sick.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22

(Signed) Guy 0. Babcock
Pres. of Board of Education
(Signed) E. G. Doudna
Clerk of Board of Education.
Some people remind us of postage
stamps. When stuck on themselves,
they lose their value.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-09-22

Name Barrels
Arpin Cranberry Co 1000
Gaynor Brcs. Co. 1,7OO
M. o. Potter & Son 1900
Andrew Searls & Son $50
Jacob Searls Cranberry Co. 1900
Lester Cranberry Co. 500
Bissig Bros. Cranberry Co. 225
S. H. Whittlesey GOO
j. J. Emmerick 400
Raisin & Son 500
Bennett Cranberry Co. 600
Mrs. Smith 300
Elm Lake Cranberry Co. 800
Total 11,375
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-15
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER

~ Extra postage Tor delivery by VII
large. Letter Carrier, one cent Il copy.
Papers delivered at the postofflce to'be
called for by subscriber, without extra
charge for postage.
Three or more annual subscriptions
returned and paid for at one time. $3.50
each by mail, OF $500 if delivered by
carrier. -''.;'-.s' - - 20. '- O..
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-15
GETS GIRLS TOLD
No Check Dancing and That Sort o
Thinu at This College.

No Cheek Dancing and That Sort OF
Thing at This College.
Two hundred girls attending the
Williams Memorial Institute, ranging
in ages from sixteen 10 twenty years,
representing some Of the best fam
lilies: in the city. Of New London
Conn.,, received an impromptu lecture
on dancing, particularly the cheek to
cheek variety. The lecturer was their
Principal, Colin s. Buell..
Immediately after prayer Principa!
Buell. apologized to the women teach
ers present for touching on such Il
delicate subject as indecent dancing.
and then proceeded for. fifteen minutes
to handle it vigorously. He denounced
the modern dance, and said that If he
found any of the girls Of his school
dancing check To check with their
partners he would forbid them to at
tend any Of the future dances at the
institute. IIe said that toddlinS and
shimmying were absolutely forbidden,
and those who disregardcd such rule
forfeited their privilege to attend
school functions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-15
FRUIT FREEZES
In the Middle West and Loss Runs
Into Millions. -.

In the Middle West and Loss Runs
Into Millions. .
Sixty per cent: ;ofthu Middle Vests
fruit crop. was ruined by the present
freezing spell, according to estimates
made by representatives Of fruit
growers in Chicago. They received
reports from all sections of the fruit
growing belt, telling Of immense loss.
The damage will: i:amount TO mil
lions Of dollars. ijR"
Orchards in Iowa.. Nebraska. West
'ern Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and por-
tions of Michigan were hit hardest.
The temperature in these stotes
havered around freezing again to-
night: Huge s,nudge fires were kept
burning to protect orchards still I'm.
touched by the frost.
Cherry trees. now in bloom. suf-
fcred most. However. other early
blooming fruit trees were also injured.
Philip stefren, manager OF the Chi
cago Growers Cooperative Company,
declared that the fruit crop would not
be moro than 30 per cent. normal, even
If there is no further damage.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-15
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
FOR SALE

Fifty Acre Tract-Near New Zion
church and school, three-room house
and barn; lot of good saw'timber.
The j. w. Dobson Property-Corner
Of Congress and Madison streets. Good
.nine-room dwelling and store. Lot
faces on Congress and Madison streets
with. room for more buildings. Attrac-
tive bargain.
Cottage on Wright Avenue-Five
rooms and commodious sleeping porch
electric lights, water and bath. Lot SO
feet front. $50 feet back.
Nine Room House-Bctwccn resi-
dence Of C. +. Sherer and Carroll Bros.
Store II YOU are looking for n fine To-
cation and bargain. see me quick.
Five Room House-Off Kings Noun
tain street, Yorkvillc. Lot 9ON2OO feet
Thirty Acres-One mile Of Iorkville
on Kings Mountain road.
Tract Of 142 Acrcs-fwo miles of
Clover Has a first class neatly paint
cd eight-room house, with good barn
and outbuildings; also well fnlshed
four-room house with outbuildings.
Entire place is good level land with
practically no waste. Will sell as Il
whole or divide so as to leave settle
ment developments on either tract.
New four-room house-Near York
willie Graded chool.
Residence Phone III and
Office Phone "a.
C. F.. SHERER, Real Estate
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-15

s.cHkPTER.i,
In Which He Takes Tea at the Carlton
and Is Surprised.
ONE

; Captain Hugh Drummend, D.S.O.,
M. c.; late Of His Alajesty's Royal
Loamshsres;. was whiStling in his morn
Ing bath:.i Being by nature Of q cheerful
disposition, the symptom did not sur-
prise his servant, late private Of the
famous regiment, who was laying
breakfast in On adjoining room.
After while the whstllng ceased,
and the musical gurgle of escaping
water announced that the concert was
ove:. 1t was the signal for James
Denny-the square-juwed eX-batman-
to disappear into the back regions and
get from his wife the kidneys and b.
con which that most excellent woman
had grilled to turn. But OH this psr-
ticular; morning the inyariable .routii!e
was broken. James Denny seemed
preoccupied, distralt. -
Once or twice he scratched his head
and stirred out Of the window with a
puzzled frown.
"Whdt's you looking for, james Den.
N.Y." The irate voice OF his wife ut
the door made him look round guiltily.
'Them kidneys Is ready and waiting
these five minutes" ""
Her eyes fell on the table, and she
advanced into the room wiping her
hands on her apron.
Did you ever see such bunch Of
lptterS?" she said.
"Forty-tive," returned her husband,
grlmly, land more to come" He picked
up the. newspaper lying beside the
chair and opened it.
''Them's the result CT that" he con-
tinued graphically, indicating q para
graph with square. finger, and thrust
ing tie paper under his wife's nose.
"Demobillzed officer" she read SLOW
ly, finding peace incredibly tedious,