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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
Why SUCH
AN EFFORT?

Sometimes people look upon attend
ance at church as a duty which must
be performed, and yet one which re-
quires more or less of an effort
When we go to a show we pay the
price to see performers reproduce
scenes of everyday life that are old
to mankind. 1t affords US the change
our natures require and we are salts
fed.
At every church service the minister
tells us something we did not know be-
fore He extracts his information
from source that can not be question
ed, from a book that never grows old,
from the fountainhead of truth and
knowledge.
The pages of the Bible contain more
thrilling stories and more astounding
wonders than all other prints of civil
cation combined-and every word is
truth
All of this is yours for the going,
as free as the air that you breathe.
There is no ticket taker at the door,
and no admission is charged. You are
welcome without a price. Can you ask
more?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Haas, 5S5 18th street, Milwaukee, and
Charles NJ Hambright. 885 Hackett
avenue, Milwaukee The inspector
who deserves credit for locating the
agent is c. D. Adams of the state de-
partment of agriculture.
Mr.. Arnold is alleged to have secur-
ed orders amounting to hundreds, and
probably thousands of dollars from the
residents of aristocratic East Milwau-
kee and other desirable residence dis
tricts of the city. The goods were to
be delivered in the spring at which
time payment was to be made 1t is
said that no copies of the orders were
left with tLo customers and it was not
until the discovery of a few cases
where goods were delivered that the
identity of the salesman was learned.
According to horticulturists, there
are no known plants such as were de-
scribed in glowing terms. Naturally,
lovers of shrubbery were willing to
pay high prices for such unique and
beautiful plants. The photograph OF
supposed strawberry tree" growing
eight to ten feet in height and bearing
large quantities of luscious strawber-
ries is said to have been particularly
alluring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
GET7INGBACK
TO NORMAL

Nearly everybody is having some
thing to say about what ought to be
done to bring this country back to
normal. 1t is invariably the case,
however, that such remarks apply to
the other fellow.
Many people are of the opinion that
prices should return to the pre-war
level, but it is doubtful if they ever
will. Certainly it can never be done
without a literal invoking of the law
of supply and demand, and that is
something the spectators will frus-
trate at all hazards.
The manufacturer, having gorged
himself on huge profits, will never a.
gain be satisfied with modest ones. He
will eventually come down consider
ably, few pennies at time, but it
will be herculean task to move him
at all.
The labor unions are putting up q
| tremendous fight against any material
reduction in wages, although it is gen.
orally conceded that as long as the
price of labor remains up there can
be no great reduction elsewhere.
The stockholder wants big dividends
in order to meet high living costs. The
same applies to the merchant and his
profits, and to the doctor and the law
yer and the undertaken and their fees.
In every line you meet the same con-
ditions. Nobody feels that he can af-
ford to reduce his own prices until
there has been corresponding reduc-
ton in the articles he is forced to buy.
| Who, then, is to make the start?
| The farmer has done it. His profits
have been about wiped out by fall
ing market on farm products, because
he is compelled to continue paying
high prices for everything that he
uses.
! The great trouble is, the rest of the
country is not following the farmer in
the downward trend. If it were to do
so, we would be back to something ap-
preaching normal in a hurry.
| Congress apparently is unable to
solve the problem, and if congress is
impotent we of this community can
not be expected to waste our time in
beating against an impossible barrier.
There is, however, one thing that
we can do. That is to go to work
and stay at work and do more work
and less talking.
and if those actions are along the lines
Of increased activity and productivity
we will be doing our share toward
bringing the country back to normal
Whatever normal may be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
Millions
AND MORALITY

Almost as regularly as clockwork
we read in the daily press where some
millionaire is suing his wife for d.
vorce, or is being sued himself, or both.
Generally there follows a mass of
moral filth that is amazing and almost
beyond belief. Like dirty linen, it all
comes out in the wash, but unlike the
linen, the principals can hardly lay
claims to purity as result of their
legal bath.
This is queer world
AS long as we are poor we are able
to live comparatively. decent lives. But
let great wealth come our way and we
Immediately begin to yearn for the
vices and frivolities it will buy.
1t would be for better for the human
race if we were to forego majority
of the pleasures" of wealth and retain
the responsibility that is inherent in
mankind in the days of his poverty.
Millions and morality do not always
harmonic.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
A MUNICIPAL. JTTDcE

A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, for the
term of two years, to succ aed Ross e.
Andrews, whose term OF office will ex-
pire on the fifth Monday of May, A.
D. 1921.
A COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS for the term of two
years, commencing on the first Mon
day of July, A. D. 1921, to succeed
Robert Morris.
(SEAL) Given under my hand and
Official Seal, at the Capitol, in the
City of Madison, this 18th day of
February, A. D. 1921. Elmer S. Hall,
Secretary of State.
PURSUANT to the above, notice is
hereby given that a judicial Election
will be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election precincts
of the County of Wood, State of Wis
consin on the first Tuesday of April
being the Fifth day of said month.
(SEAL) Given under my hand and
Official Seal at the Court House, in
the City of Wisconsin Rapids, this
End day of March, A. D. 1921. Sam
Church, County Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
ga GOOD PROVIDER"

When it comes to being "a good pro-
vider," no man would pride himself on
furnishing trash literally for his fami-
ly. The family is entitled to good,
wholesome food that helps growth.
1t is the same with reading. Good
reading pleases and creates its own
hunger for more good reading. The
Youths Companion is the best of
reading for all-every member-every
age.
And it comes every week-crowded
with the best. Let us prove it with
a sample.
The Youths Companion has long
since ceased to provide for youth
alone 1t has become the favorite all
the-family weekly of America. It's
name is misnomer, but is retained
for the sentiment it has generated in
American homes through it's service
to every age.
Only $3.50 for year of 81 issues.
Serial stories, short stories, facts, fun,
games, puzzles, humor, etc.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
Commonwealth Ave. & st. Paul St.,
Boston, Mass.
New Subscriptions Received at this
Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NO.
TICE TO CREDITORS

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Wood County-In Probate.
In Re Estate of Theodore Vervoort.
Deceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the
Special Term of said Court to be held
on the second Tuesday (being the 18th
day. of April, A. D. 1921, at the Court
House in the City of Wisconsin Rap
ids, County Of Wood and State of Wis
consin, there will be heard and consid-
cred the application of Casper Yer
WORT to admit to probate the last Will
and Testament of Theodore Vervoort,
late of the Town of Remington, in said
County, deceased, and for the appoint
ment of an executor.
Notice Is Hereby Further Given,
That at the Special Term of said court
to be held at said Court House, on the
Third Tuesday, (being the 10Th day.
of July A. D. 1921, there will be heard,
considered and adjusted all claims a.
gainst said Theodore Vervoort, deceas-
ed;
And Notice Is Hereby Further Civ
en-, That all such claims for examina-
ton and allowance must be presented
to said County Court a. The Court
House, in the City of Wisconsin Rap
ids, in said County and State, on or be-
fore the 18th day Of July, A. d 1921,
or be barred.
Dated March 18th, 1921.
By the Court;
w. J. CONWAY, County Judge
Hambrecht & Calkins, Attorneys.
Mar. II. Mar. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
FOR SALE CHEAP

Seven passenger 1918 Detroit model
touring car. Six cylinder, 60 horse
continental motor. Equipped with new
cord tires, also new inner tubes.
Speedometer shows less than 1000
miles. Entire car looks like new.
Body and wheels newly revarnished.
Painted blue, wheels white. Plenty of
extras free. Plate glass window in
top. This car cannot be duplicated in
to-days market for 100000. My
price to the lucky man or woman is
81, 295.00 cash. Liberty Bonds accept
ed for part or full payment at 100
cents on the dollar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
IMAGINATIVE
NURSERY
AGENTS

Madison, visa trail lined with
strawberry trees, blue and everbloom-
ing peonies, seedless and pulplcss
grapes, fall-f1owering purple lilacs,
and thoroughly hardy tea roses, of M.
H. Arnold, 1870 Tllirty-fifth Street
Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Arnold is said
to have sold and taken order for these
wonderful and imaginary kinds of
plants.
The con1plainants are DIR. S. B.
Fracker, State Entomologist, who has
been attempting to locate the nursery
agent for some time, Mrs. Elizabeth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
HERE AND There

Harry Gordon Selridge, one of Lon
den's leading department store own
ers, has been on visit to this country.
He says prices are down all over
England and that the war time pro-
fiteer is no longer in evidence. He
even says that a perfectly good wool
en- dress-genuine wool-can be pur-
chased in London for five dollars.
Just fancy being able to purchase
wooden dress over here for five dol
lars.
But, on second thought, it is better
not to do any fancying. 1t gives one
too much of jolt when the American
lied bill hobs up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
March II, "a, 81
NOTICE OF JUDICIAL ELECTION

April 9th, 1921
State of Wisconsin, Department of
State, SIS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
towns, wards, villages and election
precincts on the first Tuesday of April,
A. D. 1921, being the Fifth day of
said month, the following officers are
to be elected:
A STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF
INSTRUCTION, for the term
of four years, to succeed C. P. Cary,
whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday of July, A. D. 1921.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
You Can Feel Better Tomorrow.

If you suffer from Indigestion, con
stipation, headache, biliousness, bloat-
ing, sour stomach, gas on stomach,
bad breath or other condition caused
by delayed bowel action, take a Foley
Cathartic Tablet this evening and to-
morrow you will feel better. Cleanse
the bowels, sweeten the stomach and
tone up the liver. Sold everywhere
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

In a moment of mental alteration
we started in to peruse the society
columns of a big city newspaper, in
hopes of finding something more har-
rowing than our thoughts. We found
it. That birdess of a reporter por-
trayed every chrome in skirts in the
social register as an angel of beauty,
a goddess of virtue, and a paragon of
intelligence. All of which, you know,
is quite which.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
MEN WANTED NO AGE LIMIT

No profession today offers such big
demands as traffic managers and their
assistants. Salaries range from $3.50
to $500 month. All industrial con-
Germs, railroad offices and manufac-
turers must have trained men to
handle traffic problems. Occupation
or education do not matter. Spare
time, home study, in few weeks fits
you to direct all departments of traf-
fic work. Your success assured. Cost
slight. Write Fraight Traffic Train
ing School, 9Th Floor Merrill Bldg,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
v H EN-
PEACE
{ 0 N ES

Is universal peace to come out of the
great war 1t is not. Even as
dream it is fading away.
Governmental greed in Europe is
the rock upon which it was wreck
ed. International hatred and dis
trust will keep it submerged
On the surface diplomacy maintains
a fiction of unity, but underneath the
fires of imperialistic passion are rag
ing unchecked.
Dreams come and dreams go, but
peace for this world will come when
we are all gods, and not men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
GUERNSEY
BREEDERS
ATTENTION

Mr.. Guernsey Breeder:
Local Guernsey Breeders Clubs
have been developed at Nashville,
Marshfield, and Vesper. Definite plans
for the years work have been adopted
by each club. These clubs will be fed
Grated into County Association early
in April. A local Guernsey Club will
be organized at 200 P. M. on Friday,
March 25, 1921 in the City Hall at Wis
consin Rapids. If you're interested in
Guernseys, attend the meeting, bring
the neighbors to.
R. A. PETERSON,
County Agricultural Agent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
THE PUBLISHERS
RESPONSIBILITY

Much demoralizing reading is print
ed on the plea that "the public wants
it. A mother might as excusably
give her child the ghstening arsenic
for which it cries. The publisher
bears a responsibility to society like
that OF the preacher or the teacher
This, at any rate, is the view of the
Publishers of The Youths Companion
From it's first issue to the present it
has been constant force for character
building. And with all that it has
been so wisely edited that no publica-
ton exists of more varied charm, more
ineXhaustible and refreshing sources
of interest.
The 50 issues of the coming year
will be crowded with serial stories,
short stories, editorials, poetry, facts
and fun. Only $3.50 for an amount
of reading equal to thirty-five volumes
of fiction, humor, etc.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION
Commonwealth Ave and st. Paul St.,
Boston. Mass.
New subscriptions received at this
office.
From the Benedictine Sisters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FINAL SETTLEMENT


In Wood County Court-In Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Christian Rebholz, deceased.
On reading and filing the applica-
ton of VIM. A. Brockman, admins
traitor, representing among other
things that he has fully administered
the said estate, and praying that a
time and place befixed for examining
and allowing his account of his ad-
ministration, and that the residue of
the said estate be assigned to such
persons as are by law entitled to the
same:
1t Is Ordered, That said application
be heard before this court, at special
term thereof to be held at the probate
office, in the city of Wisconsin Rapids
on the 10Th day of April, 1921, at 1000
o'clock A. M.
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That no.
tice of the time and place of examin-
ing and allowing said account and of
assigning the residue of said estate,
be given to all persons interested, by
publication of a copy of this order,
for three successive weeks, in the Wood
County Reporter a newspaper pub
Usher in said county, before the day
fxed.fo said hearing.
Dated this 22nd day of March, 1921
By the Court
W. ]. CONWAY, County Judge.
John Roberts, Attorney
Mar. "a. April T.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

We, however, are not prepared to
approve the enforcement of prohibi-
ton to the exclusion of the bottle.
There are a lot of babies yet to be
raised
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

When a beautiful young woman an
nounces her engagement she prompt
ly loses both her youth and her beauty
in the eyes of the also-rans. But it's
the way of the world, and the world
has ways of it's own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Take it easy, brother. Don't get
all fused up because your wife has
just paid you one of those delicate
compliments she used to hand out be-
fore the preacher collected his fee
Tomorrow you'll know how much it
costs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

new poison gas that is capable Of de-
-stroying an entire army in a few min
utes. With our approved methods Of
secrecy it is presumed that every
country in Europe has the formula
by this time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

A very charming and discerning lady
remarked the other day that the good
husbands are not all dead yet. And
every benedict in this town enthusiastic
cally agrees with her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Here's an honest confession. We
are firmly convinced that prices in gen
eral should be reduced, but, candidly,
we prefer to let you do it first. We
amt no George.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Every native born American is a
potential president in the making. But
calm your fears-it takes a deal of
making to land him in the white house
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Apparently Japan hesitates to shy
her hat into the American ring, lest
we discover it before she can jerk it
out again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Few of US ever receive what we
really deserve in this life, but we often
get what rightfully belongs to the
other fellow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

At last we are witnessing that phe-
nomenon known as the calm that fol-
lows the storm. Mexico hasn't erupted
since the last time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

A public man is public target, but
sometimes his hide is too thick for
the shafts to penetrate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Never complain to an editor that he
does not print all of the news. He
might do so-much to your confusion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Come to think of it, this country is
as "dry" as a powder horn that is
half filled with the essence of wet
ness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

[ hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Superintendent of
Schools of Wood County, Wisconsin
subject to the will of the voters at the
spring election. If elected, l shall con-
tinue to put forth my best efforts for
the advancement of the schools of
Wood County est
ROBERT MORRIS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
LITTLE SONGS OF SAFETY FIRST

Lies slumbering here
One William Lake
He heard the bell
But had no brake
Detroit News.
At fifty miles
Drove Ollie Pidd,
He thought he wouldn't
Skid, but did,
Rome, IN. " Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

The wise man never tells all that he
knows. AS long as he keeps you
guessing he has you coming.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

One of the greatest trials of life is
the fact that our virtues are never
fully understood until after we are
dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

In order to sustain our reputation
as a humane man, we are maintaining
a discreet silence on the subject of
liberty bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Some people take themselves seri-
ously because no one else is willing to
take them at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Most men have a generous streak
in their makeup. They are prolific
in the giving of free advice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Every man is entitled to his just
deserts, but very few care to collect
on them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Too frequently the friend in need is
the last one to be paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Throughout the world there is a sill
yer lining to every cloud, except that
in America it is generally gold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Entered at the postoffice at Wiscon-
sin Rapids, Wisconsin, as second class
matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

The government has discovered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

Prices for advertising and job work
made known on application at the Of
fee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
From the Benedictine Sisters.

The following from the Benedictine
Sisters, Holy Name Convent, San
Antonio, Fla, is of value to every
mother: owe have just received ship
ment of Foley's Honey and Tar. It is
a household remedy. We have used it
since we knew of it, for our children
especially, and always found it bene-
fetal. Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
"Sell Your Hammer and Buy a Horn

Thursday, March "a, 1921.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24
Christian Science Church

Sunday Service-10:45 A. M.
Wednesday evening, Testimonial
meeting 7:45 o'clock
Lesson Subject-Reality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-03-24

$500 Year, Strictly in Advance.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-01-13
HARDING FOR
A STRONG NAVY

Marion. o.. Jan. "a naval policy
to keep the United States one OF the
strongest ~sea-powers until a binding
disarmament ag.elne;u can be relch-
ed was discussed at a conference 10.
day between President-elect Harding
and Representative Butler OF Penn-
~sylvania, cairman CT the house naval
committee. 1t was iEdicated that al
though a ina dee sion must await le-
NeIopments, the attitude or Senator
Harding pointed TO 4 continuation OF
the feet construction program now In
progress. Coupled with this program,
however, would r. n material curtail-
ment in civilian employees of the navy
Jurisdiction. Mr.. Harding long has
favored an efficient navy and he Is
understood to feel a big navy polio,
might be continued practically, IL
steps are taken to curtail the strength
of the army along lines he approved
yesterday n conference with Chair
mcn Kahn OF the house military cont
mittee.