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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
.FARNRECORDS
IN DE-: MAND

State Historical Society of Wis
consin, Madison, August, 1921.-A
representative of the Z. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture, Washington, D.
c., has recently examined some of the
records of farms in the Library of
the State Historical Society. He
was particularly impressed with the
value of the record books of the late
Jacob Baumgartner of Fennimore,
and has made arrangements for copy
ing nearly two hundred selected
pages of these records for the De-
partment Of Agriculture
1t appears that actual tabulations
of income and expenditures on farms
in the earlier period are extremely
rare. Such fluctuations were made
with the incest accuracy by Mr..
Baumgartner over a period of more
than sixty years, which imparts a
unique historical value to his books.
This Society will be glad of in
formation which may lead to the sal
vaging of other records of Wiscon-
sin farms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
THE WAY IF
SENATORS

1t IS not easy to see why there
should be any opposition to such a
measure as the Sheppard Towner
bill, yet it has actually been found
and is proved exceedingly difficult
to overcome.
One OF the leading advocates of the
Oil IS Senator Kenyon, of Iowa. He
succeeded IN having it made special
order OF business for one O'Clock on
June 70. At three minutes before
one, Senator Brousard, of Louisiana
secured the floor and used the entire
hour set aside for this bill in maxine.
q speech against prohibition. If is
one Of the rules of our Senate tba+
no member may be interfered with
once he has the floor; and so there
was no way to stop him and the on
portunity was lost.
Senator Kenyon again took I'M tho
hight; and once more a speciaJ bo,,,.
was set apart for the consideration
OF this measure. This time Senator
underwood, who is also from the
South, secured the floor lust seven
minutes before the time set; and he
talked the hour through about moth
ing in particular.
Another hour has been nan,ad j.,
which the bill is to have the fright
OF way 1t will be interesting to
note what obstructive tactics will be
used on this occasion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
PAPER MILL STRIKE AT
RHINELANDER SETTL Ell

Rhlnelander-SettIement of the
STRIKE at Rhinelander Paper Co. plant
was effected Friday night at a con-
ference between officials of the COM
pany and strikers committee and
chairman Knutson of the Wisconsin
industrial commission. The strikers
VIII return to work under the COM
pany $ wage schedule which went in
Co eHect May 1, the day the strike
was called. None of the 800 strike
breakers employed at the mill will
oe discharged, the announcement de-
ciares. The company employs about
'oo men and expects to return to a
norman working basis about Sept 1.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

AME RIG 4

It is not to be expected that the
recent Indictment Of the governor
of Illinois for alleged acts while act
ing as state treasurer should escape
widespread discussion throughout the
United States.
Time and a jury will determine
their guilt or innocense, but their in
dictment serves to bring forcibly to
the public mind the fact that we
| Americans are entirely too com
0laisant for our Individual and col
lective good.
| The average voter has too little to
say in the selection Of candidates
who are to make the race for public
office. Our self-appointed political
leaders very considerably do the
selecting for US by secretly choking
off those who are not acceptable to
them, while the rest Of US perform
)ur sacred duty as sovereign citi-
zens" by tcddling up to the polls and
voting for them like good little fell
lows.
1t is seldom that we ever dig down
into candidates past to determine
whether or not he is a suitable man
FOR an office of public trust.
1t is equally seldom that a politi-
clans past is resurrected to plague
aim unless rival politician goes gun
ming for him, as it is charged was
done in Illinois,
It is often the case that rival candi-
dates for an Office are both tarred
with the same brush, and neither
cares to scratch beneath the surface
for fear of being forced to swallow a
lose of his own medicine.
What we need in this country is
more independence and assertiveness
on the part of the plain voters. We
will always have political leaders, be-
cause we can not we'll get along
without them, but they should be
taught to select men Of character and
ability for public office or expect
them to be defeated for the nomina-
ton or at the polls. They should be
taught to understand that we want
men who will labor for the collective
good Of all of the people, and not be
swayed by the wishes of the bosses
Who place them in office.
But these are things difficult of ac-
,onpishment until the plain voter
emoves the political halter from his
leck and stands forth a free and in
dependent man, voicing and voting
lis own convictions and accepting
ictation from no source, but manful-
y accepting the verdict of the
majority when the votes have been
counted
Public office is a public trust. 1t
;hould not be made an object of dis
trust.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
PROBLEMS
OF Home
AND FAMILY
A Talk With Our Wives, Mothers,
And Sisters
A Parental Sin

A few months ago a little boy of
six, together with six-year-pld
sister, went to visit their grandmoth-
er. When bed time the first night,
he began to cry. The grandmother,
thinking that he was homesick, used
every means she knew to quiet him
but found her efforts vain. Finally
the little sister solved the problem
by saying that if they would let her
brother brush his teeth before going
to bed, he would be all right. She
was right; for as soon as the tooth
brush was brought out, the little fell
low grew quiet; and when he had
brushed his teeth, he was ready for
bed.
The case illustrates a truth of
great significance about little chill
dren. They are creatures of habit.
The years of early infancy are the
ones in which the habits are form
ed that are to determine their person
al characters ana cOnQucC as Wen as
their relations to other people in
their later years.
The three characters of this period
are physical activity, inquisitiveness
and habit formation. The first two
give physical and mental develop
ment, which is as important as its
mere occurrence.
Little children are utterly help
less to prevent the formation of
habits. Neither can they choose
what habits they should form since
they do not know the consequences.
The certain thing is that habits Of
some kind will be formed and that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Total S112, 512, 625
Of the above amount $22,S22, 113
represents postponements in build
ing and other construction work,
payable from continuous appropria-
tions. The last item represents a
saving on rentals by moving bureaus
into the government-owned buildings.
Observation-Disclosures depart
ment have agreed to save at least
$112,512,628.0 out of their appro-
priations for the current fiscal year
beginning July l, last. This repre-
sents the initial work performed by
the new Budget Bureau under the
direction of General Dawes. The
Budget Bureau began to function
July l, and since that time, General
Dawes and his staff have worked
day and night in company with heads
of various departments and bureaus
seeing where savings could be made
out of appropriations already voted
by Congress for the current year
The sun of SIP, 512 ,628.O0 is only the
preliminary estimate. 1t is believed
the savings out of appropriations for
the current year will be even greater.
The administration is assured by
this showing that when bureaus are
reorganized and economic and bust
nesslike methods are established, the
savings in the operation expenses of
the government will be equal to the
most sanguine estimates of at least
million day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
THE MIDDLEMEN

The retail merchant nowadays
Displays a smoky eye,
''Down with the useless middleman!"
Is everywhere the cry.
Folks seem to think he is to blame
For all our woes, but say,
Just take away our middlemen
Where would we be to-day?
The merchants whom we know by
name
(The Useless middlemen")
Have built the town in which we live
Let's boost them now and then.
They risk their cash and spend their
To serve as best they can,
And try to give an honest deal
To each and every man.
They're on the job at early morn
AS soon as it is light,
And stay to serve the farmer when
He comes to town at night.
Six days a week and evenings too
They've scarcely time for breath
And when they get holiday
1t shocks them most to death.
The middleman's a service man
He only takes his due
For rustling out for goods you need
And serving them to you.
So let's ease up on knocking him
And work as hard instead,
Fer merchants will be serving folks
When you and | are dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
RUMP COUNCIL
At GREEN BAY,
jamie, 1886

State Historical Society of Wiscon-
sin, Madison, August II, 1921-The
State Historical Society has just
sent to press an edition of the pro-
ceedings of the so-called Trump
Council" This was the first legisla-
tive session held in Wisconsin, and it
occurred at Green Bay (Navarino)
January 1 to January Is, 1886.
Officially, the session was called
"The Seventh Legislative Council Of
the Territory of Michigan" 1t was
Iconvoked by the territorial governor
of Michigan, Stevens T. Mason, at a
time when the peninsula of Michigan
was preparing to adopt constitution
and set up state government. All
the members of this council were
elected from those counties of Michi-
gan Territory which lay west of
Lake Michigan. Only nine members
were in attendance. William S. Ham
ilton of Wiota Qowa County, now in
Lafayette County, was elected pre-
sident. No legislation was possible
because of the unfortunate absence
of the acting governor. Yet, the coun-
Gil adopted several notable reports
which will now be published in full
The council also selected the village
of Cassville, on the Mississippi, as
the capital of the future territory of
However, when, a few
months later, Henry Dodge became
governor of Wisconsin, Territory,
with power to convene the council at
such time and place as he should see
fit, he selected Belmont as the capital
and there the territorial council met
in the fall of 1886, going the next
year to Burlington, Iowa, then a part
If Wisconsin Territory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

unless they are very carefully cho-
sen and nurtured by the parents, they
will III many cases at least be had
This fixing of right habits in the
child's life is the hardest of all the
tasks of the mother during these ear
ly years and the most momentous in
it's consequences. Likewise the ne
glect of it is the sin for which there
is no atonement in the training of
our children. There should never be
a decision relating to the treatment
of the child in which this is not con-
sidered. Neither should any conces-
sion ever be made to him that will
tend in any way whatever to fix an
undesirable habit in his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
Changing
EMPHASIS

Every woman in America must feel
an interest in the Shepherd ToWner
maternity bill, which is now for the
second time before Congress. It's
main purpose is to provide proper
medical care for mothers, who for
any reason are unable to secure it at
or near the time OF childbirth. While
there are very many for whom such
help is not needed, it is known that
there are many for whom such help
is not needed, it is known that there
are many hundreds of thousands who
do need and whose lives would actu-
ally be saved thereby.
Never before have the women of
America stood so solidly for stead
fastly for the enactment of any
measure. Thirteen national women's
organizations whose total member
ship is more than ten million are
putting forth their utmost efforts to
bring about the passage of this BILL
The National Catholic Welfare Coun-
Gil has likewise enforsed it most
earnestly. And more recently the
American Federation Of Labor with
its four million members or more
have taken the same stand
1t IS part Of the new program
to which the women of the nation
have committed themselves. This
program seeks to shift the stress
from the war to peace, from destruc
tive to constructive activity, from the
increase of human misery to the pro-
motion of human happiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

have the maintenance of confidence
and the stabilizing of public opinion
must be in touch with all of it. That
is why I think the man who is toler-
ant and without revenge, who holds
himself above purely personal things
and does what he thinks for the COM
mon good, who bases all his policies
on frankness fullest justice, is al
ways sure of a measurable degree of
success"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
BORED CHILDREN

Strange as is may seem, children do
get oofed by uninteresting things such
as stupid auditorium exercises in
which they have to sit still for an hour
and do get wearied by an excessive
amount OF time given over to directed
play William Fl. Maxwell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
GLAD TO GET RID OF IT

Mrs. Mary Bourke, 1897 N. Allister
St., San Francisco, Calf, writes: II
have been trouble with backache;
took two Foley Kidney Pills and they
helped me so good my back stopped
paining me. l am so glad to get rid
of it." Women find great relief in
Foley Kidney Pills. Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
A CURE-ALL 400 YEARS AGO

The Indian Swallow stick" is 400
years old In Indian ceremonies it was
customary for the priest to thrust the
stock down his throat, causing the re-
action, thought by the natives to purge
him of his impurities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
HER GENEROSITY

Jeweler-"For cash, madam, I give
) per cent discount"
Customer (airily)-"Oh, charge it..
I've no desire to reduce your profit"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

A New York physician says that
the prevalence Of divorce in proper
ton to the growing wealth of the
country is due to a change in June
ton of the pituitary body. Now we
know all about it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

If this country keeps on turning
out millionaires a fellow viii soon
have to be stone broke in order to
be aristocratic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

If you and few others were re-
moved from this world how many
really good husbands would there be
left?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Some people are so busy telling
others what to do they have no time
left in which to do these things them
selves
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Experimenting in the effects of
wood alchohol is not confined to
chemists or physicians alone. But
you'd better ''let George do it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

In the moving picture houses of
Buenos Aires the women patrons are
not obliged to remove their hats IN
less the headgear is Objectionable to
another patron, who must make COM
Paint to the management.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Now that the grafters have been
kicked out, it is reported that the
public is beginning to loss interest in
baseball.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

When a fool man attempts to
argue with woman he first gets
licked and then gets mad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Women look into a mirror in order
to see themselves as they want others
to see them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

We have no fear of our sins find
ing us out. Everybody knows them
now, and a lot more than we possess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

The truth should be told at all
times, but it is often safer to let the
other fellow do the telling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

It would be inconsistent to accuse
a married woman of having her price.
She gave herself away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

A subscriber wants to know why
it would not be just as proper to tax
a cat as a dog. That-ahem-de-
ponds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

More women are guided by instinct
but a few refuse to be guided at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Men and women are now consider
ed equal, except within it interferes
with the prejudices of the men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Anyone is Justified in loving this
town. 1t is full of beautiful women
and attractive children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

That fellow feeling causes a few
people to quickly recognize the grunt
of a hog.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Possessing a will to do is the best
assurance that it will be done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Few men are ever without friends
until they begin to borrow money
fro them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

The high cost of everything pre-
vents the advent of the low cost of
anything.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Free advice is generally worth no
more than it costs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Many a big gun politically is a
small bore morally.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Women are quick to clean their
newly made prerogatives in all things
except the payment of the family
bill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

The day of the soap box orator has
passed. Boxes are too expensive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

People who play with fire often get
cold feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
matrimony and unsuccessful in love.

Remember the Sabbath day, and
see if your neighbor keeps it holy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11

Millionaires are often successful in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
Loans on Stocks

We loan so per cent to Is per cent of the market
value all active stocks. Loans may run from 6
MONTHS to 2 YEARS at legal interest No bonus charg
ed for handling. Write for particulars.
SECURITIES TRUST COMPANY
10 So. La Sale Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
Stocks ON Payments

When the Government offered Liberty Bonds on
Monthly Payments, plan of investing was inaug-
urated Now all stocks are sold on time payments
We sell all Stocks listed and unlisted on the basis of
70 per cent DOWN, balance in 20 EQUAL MONTHLY
PAYMENTS. per cent per. annum charged for carry
ing lnstalment ORDERS computed after first payment
paid
All dividends are credited the buyers account thus
giving all the advantage of cash purchase This plan
gives opportunity to make income yielding invest
ments on convenient terms
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-08-11
Thursday, August IL, 1921.

"Sell Your Hammer and Buy Horn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-23
REV. c. H. BONNER NOW
DOCTOR OF DIVINITY
Degree Conferred on Hanover
Church Pastor by University
of Colorado.

The degree Of Doctor of Divinity has
been conferred upon Rev. Charles II.
Bonner. pastor of Hanover Presbyter-
Ian Church, according TO an official
notice received by Mr.. Bonner yes
terday.
The University of Colorado, which
Is located at Boulder, is one of the
largest institutions of learning in the
West. having a student enrolment Of
more than 1000.
During his 10 years in the ministry
DIR. Bonner has held three successful
pastorates. the first at Easton, Pa,
the SECOND at Ocean City. n. j., and
his present one in this city. Since
coming to Hanover his ministry has
been particularly successful. that
church having added largely to its
membership and increased all its APP
portionments TO Presbyterian benev-
olences.
DIR. Bonner was graduated from
Muhienberg College. Allentown. Pa.
in 1905. Later he studied at Illinois
Wesleyan University from which he
received the degree of Phi. II. Sub
sequently he studied theology at
Princeton Seminary and finished his
education in the University of Ber-
lin. Germany, in 1910.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-23
WHITE MAN LYNCHED
BY MISSISSIPPI MOB
Had Esceped Death Twice for
the Murder Of a
Woman.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Hattiesburg. Miss, July 23-Casey
Jones. white, recently convicted Of the
murder Of Mrs. J.. S. Moseiey and
sentenced to be hanged jay IL. but
whose case was pending on appeal
before the State Supreme Court. was
taken from the county jail by mob
early this morning and hanged in the
Court House yard.
Sheriff Ednnondson, Deputy Gray
and Jailer Mckenzie. who were just
outside the Court House. were sur
rounded by armed men and ordered
to surrender the prisoner.
Mckenzie refused to give up the
keys. The mob broke down Eve doors
and the prisoner put up d desperate
struggle, getting possession of a razor
and wounding one man and hitting
another with a chair. 4 blow on the
back of the head ended the tight and
he was carried To a tree, On which he
was hanged.
The two injured men were reported
to be in a local hospital, where the
superintendent refused to give any in
formation.
An attempt was made On the night
after the crime for which Jones was
convicted. late in April, to lynch Jones
but was frustrated BY Rev. Harmon
The prisoner at that time was lying
wounded in a hospital and the mob
was held 1t bay by DR.. Harmon
known locally az the fighting par
son" with a pistol.