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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-01-12

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Sam Halmaghi, Secretar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

results Of the Peace Conference of
1919. This country felt that the
Treaty of Peace and the League of
Nations Covenant, so criminally tied
together, like Siamese twins fathered
by hatred and conceived by selfish
ness, embodied failure to make good.
1t did not contain the promise of flu
ture peace, for which most Ameri-
cans believed they were fighting. 1t
could not end war, for it was conceiv-
ed while all nations were still at war.
Many people in Europe and Asia are
even now saying that Wilson's -four
teen Points" were a bluff-''a big A
merican bluff" America knows that
they were not bluff. America knows
that they were honestly put forth, but
that our representative were outgen-
eraled and checkmated at every turn
by the more astute and EXPERIENCED
diplomats of the European and Ash
attic Allies.
But America must prove this to the
world. America wants to make good
Hence, the Conference for the Limit
alton of Armaments. Before the OBJ
jects of this Conference can be real
lied, certain injustices in the Near
East and in China, and a few in Eu-
rope will have to be righted. The
righting of these injustices, some of
them perpetrated by the Paris Con-
ference and some the products of his
tory,-will neutralize two-thirds of
the war-virus now existent in the
world. This war-poison having been
diluted, neutralized and reduced in "a
mount. an agreement to cease the
competitive building Of navies and to
cut down the preparations for war
among all the powers will be the more
easily reached.
1t is significant thing, and one to
be thankful for, that there seems to
be little disposition to quibble and
evade among the atteIaants at this
present conference. There seems also
to be less tendency to hide behind
wells of secrecy and shut the public
out of the deliberations than there
was at Versailles. There, no news
was available, merely propaganda
Wilson's "open covenants of peace,
openly arrived at" actually became a
case of no covenant, no peace, no op-
enness and no arrival
At the present time, it seems GER
tain that here there will actually be
covenants, peace, openness and an ar
rival-an arrival at a sensible naval
holiday" that will give the world
leisure to recover from the past war
and to realize and reflect upon the
utter foolishness of any future wars
No meeting of national represent
atives anywhere was ever so earnest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
DEFEAT IF TIL:
N.P LEAGUE

The Nonpartisan League, like the
Populist movement in Kansas, was
essentially protest rather than 6
practical constructive movement. The
protest has been made. Now comes
the need for more effective leadership
That is the reason for the political
overturning in the North Dakota re
call election of last week.
The chief grievance of the wheat
farmers of the state was over the
grading of wheat by the purchasers
in the Twin Cities. The elevator COM
panies were autocratic in their atti-
tude. The farmers felt they were be-
ing unjustly treated and that they
had no recourse.
Out of this grievance largely grew
the program for state owned elevat-
ors and mills, and for general enlarg-
ment Of state activities. But govern
ments are notoriously wasteful and
inefficient in conducting business. The
men in charge in North Dakota were
predominantly of the agitator sort.
and not qualified for industrial leader
ship. The state bank they organized
had difficulties. The industrial pro
jects they attempted proved expensive
beyond the expectations, and of uncer-
tain results. Taxes shot up and the
hoped-for benefits did not material
ize
Behind the whole program was this
fundamental trouble-lack of diver
sifed farming. In nost of the state
the farmer is solely a wheat raiser.
This involves two difficulties: Raising
spring wheat requires only four or
five months work a year, nobody in
this age can expect to earn a good
living unless he has a chance for pro-
ductive labor over larger share of
the year. And if wheat conditions
are bad, either from weather, or from
the standpoint of labor, transporta-
ton or, markets, the farmer is up a.,
gainst it.
This basic problem the Nonpartisan
League failed to take into account. It
sought relief through governmental
activity from situation that requires
individual effort
The protest movement has helped
correct the grain trading abuses. But
the field for effective protest. is linz
tied. From an outside standpoint
the problem of the new state admins
tration will be to abandon the extra
VACANT government projects, get down
to brass tacks and furnish leadership
toward obtaining that larger diversi
fcation Of farm business that is re
quired to put the North Dakota farm
er on basis Of permanent prosper
ity.-Kansas City Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
STATE CORN IN
RECORL)CROP

An increase of 1 100000 bushels OF
corn, 100000 pounds of tobacco and
5000 tons Of sugar beets in October
is shown Wednesday in the November
report of Joseph A. Becker, state
crop reporter. Potatoes decreased
100000 from the October estimate
Wisconsfn's corn crop was the lar@-
est ever produced, the report says.
Production is estimated at 91,080,0C
bushels as compared to 1888, 600
forecasted Oct. 1, 36,044,00 produced
in 1920 and five-year average of 3d.
$4,000 bushels.
Ideal weather for maturing the crop
is given as the reason. The average
yield per acre is estimated at 46 bush
els, compared with 439 nj 1920 and a
ten-year average Of 36.5 bushels.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
FREE CHEST
CLINIC DECEN-
BER 2 AND 3

Wood County people will have an
opportunity for chest examinations at
a Free Chest Clinic to be held by the
Wisconsin tuberculosis Associ-
alton at Wisconsin Rapids on Dec 2
and 3. This clinic is one of the series
being held in the state by that or
ganization as an important part of
its campaign against tuberculosis.
Having as its object the discovery
of tuberculosis in the early stages
when it is readily durable, the spread
ing of health propaganda, and the a.
rousing of communities and individ-
uals to a greater interest in health
the clinic campaign of the Wisconsin
Anti-Tuberculosis Association was or
ganized about tw and a half years
ago. Since that time nearly 11,000
people in over 80 communities have
been examined Of this number ap.
proximately Is per cent have been
found to have tuberculosis in some
form or other. Many of these have
since entered sanatoria and are now
on their way back to health, due to
the early discovery of the disease and
prompt treatment. Many of these
patients learned at the clinic for the
first time that they had tuberculosis.
The clinic examinations are not con-
fined to the diagnosis of tuberculosis
and examination is also made of the
nose, throat, glands, teeth and heart.
Clinic service consists of examina-
tion, diagnosis and advice, but no
treatment is given. Persons needing
medical attention are referred to To-
cal physicians. Examinations will be
made by physicians who have had
wide experience in the diagnosis and
treatment of tuberculosis.
A special effort will be made to
reach persons who have been in con-
tact with consumptives for prolong-
ed period of time, especially mem
bers of families in which there is or
has been a known case of tuberculosis.
This is more important as very often
persons who have been exposed to the
disease for long time have become
infected but are totally unaware of
the fact.
The clinic work, which is being car
ried on through the state by the Wis
consin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
with the cooperation of its local as
sociation and in many places the local
Red Cross branch, is made possible
through the sale of Christmas seals,
which support all health work of the
state association. The annual sale of
these seals will open Thanksgiving
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
ARMS MEETING
PROMISES WELL

The armament limitation Confer
ence at Washington is well started,
according to reports. The specific
proposals made by Secretary of State
Hughes, who was chosen Chairman,
have called forth widespread COM
mendation from press, pulpit and pub
lie men generally. Altogether the
people of this country and of the
world, who have hoped for great re
suits from this meeting, are elated
over its progress thus far. 1t is toe
early to expect much in the way of
results. and too early to feel sure ev-
en- that the meeting may not meet
with discord and failure eventually,
but there is reason to rejoice in the
auspicious opening, just the same.
Those who have been inclined to
feel disappointed in President Hard
ing, and to feel that he is after all,
rather a mediocre repres entative of
the Amerisan people, will have to
Day put him into the records and in
a very high class, at that. Some Of
Woodrow Wilson's wartime messages
and utterances were accorded high
rank among what are known as estate
papers," but these two speeches are
fully as we'll worked out, both as to
thought and expression, as anything
of the former Presidents that | have
ever read. And Harding's speeches,
and faith in, and reverence for, the
Deity that we're sadly lacking in much
that W. w. wrote and uttered.
1t has been remarked recently that
while the Paris Conference was in ses-
sion, the speakers were rather coldly
looked upon if they made the diplo-
matte error of mentioning the name of
God, and any reference to Christian
ity was barred, for fear of offending
the Mohammedans, the Buddhists, and
what-not other Orientals. But the
meetings at Washington have a vast
ly different atmosphere, we are told
Certainly the speeches of our Pres
ident and Secretary of State had g
a decidedly different tone. These mer
are not ashamed to acknowledge God
they see no reason why their Christian
faith should offend anyone; and they
show themselves stronger by the very
admission that there is a Power tha
is greater than their own.
America was disappointed in tn,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
Second SUPPER

The second supper Of a series of
twelve to be given by the members of
the Congregational Church was given
Thursday night. They served III
people and the supper was pronounced
delicious by everyone present. Mrs.
Joseph Wheir was captain in charge,
and was assisted by an able corps of
helpers. After super a very enjoy
able musical and literary program
was given. These suppers are well
patronized and are proving to be just
what is needed to bring about social
fellowship among the church mem
bership. They occur every two weeks
and they serve as church builders,
treating a get-together spirit. So far
they are great success.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
WILLIAM BOWDEN
KILLED BY BULL

While doing his chores Tuesday,
November 18th, at the barn on his
farm near the village of Babcock,
William Bowden was killed by his
bull. It appears that the bull broke
loose and charged for Bowden. The
tracks in the barnyard Indicate that
Mr.. Bowden had protected himself
from the animal for some time before
he was killed, by heeping the trees
between himself and the bull He
must have slipped and fallen, then he
was gored to death. Mr.. Bowden' S
cries for help were heard for mile
distant. His son, Tim, and Pat Henke,
who were hunting a half-n1ile away,
came to his aid, but too late to save
his life. When they reached the scene
Mr.. Bowden was dead. They shot the
bull and it required many rife bullets
to floor him.
William Bowden was well known
in Wisconsin Rapids, where he served
on the County Board and as Commits
sioner for three local Drainage Dis
tricts He was favorably known by
all who enjoyed his acqutinatnce. He
followed farming for years and his
accidental death at this time is great
ly to be regretted.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at one O'Clock from the
Methodist church at Babcock, Rev. C.
A. O'Neill officiating Burial will take
place at Babcock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
MARRIAGE
LICENSES

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by County Clerk,
Sam Church:
Albert Oelschlager, Jr., of Port
Edwards and Norma Plowman of Wis
consin Rapids.
Charles Schroeder of Town of Au-
burndale and Agatha Buthrow of the
town of Sherman, Clark Co.
Robert Ludwig Schroeder and Le-
ora Bender, both of the city of Marsh
field
c. X. Strickland and Ethel P. Smith
both of the city of Wisconsin Rapids.
Frank L. Tarsch and Coletta Me
Connel, both of Vesper.
Herman J. Jantz, Wisconsin Rap
ids and Clara Stake, Town of Seneca
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
WHY THE CONFERENCE
WAS CALLED AND WHAT
IT SHOULD CONSIDER

Washington, D. C.-The best evil
dence as to the purposes of the con-
ference is furnished by the original
proposal made by the President of the
United States. This was given to the
public on July II, after it had been
dispatched to the nations named in
the proposal. The text of this inform
al invitation to the various powers to
engage in a conference was as fol-
lows
''The President, in view of the far
reaching Importance of the question
of limitation Of armament, has ap-
preached with informal but definite
inquiries the group of powers hereto
known as the Principal Allied and As
sociated Powers, that is, Great Brit
ain, France, Italy and Japan, to as
certain whether it would be agree
able to them to take part IN confer
ence on this subject to be held in
Washington at a time to be mutually
agreed upon. If the proposal is found
to be acceptable, formal invitations
fer such conference will be issued.
It is manifest that the question of
limitation of armament has a close
relation to Pacific and Far Eastern
problems and the President has sug-
gested that the powers especially in
terested in these problems should un-
dertake in connection with this con-
ference the consideration of all mat
-ters bearing on their solution with a
view to reaching common under
standing with respect to principles
and policies in the Far East This has
been communicated to the powers
concerned and China has also been
invited to take part in the discussion
relating to Far Eastern problems"
As will be seen, the President used
the term, limitation Of armament"
In the formal invitations which fol-
lowed, and in all subsequent diplo-
matte and official correspondence and
communications upon the subject, the
same terms have been used. Early in
the public discussions of the conference
Secretary of State Hughes requested
all newspaper men to avoid speaking
Of the conference as one called to dis
cuss disarmament" emphasizing that
its purpose was to discuss the "im-
itation" of armaments.
There has been no deviation from
the administration original propos-
al and there is no reason to believe
that there viii be any. Those extrem-
lists who are interested in having the
conference do far more than it was
called to do, and those who want the
conference to do far differently than it
was called to do, are both working to
defeat the successful conclusions of
the conference
What has become Of the Old Fash
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

Charles Kellogg, l.. P. Witter, Dr..
Ed. Hougen, George n. Wood and
Charles Briere are local Masons at
tending the meeting of the Consistory
in Milwaukee this week. A. U. Mar
vim of Nekoosa is also IN attendance.
Theodore F. Betz, superintendent of
buttermaking for the Mott & Wood
company will take the work for the
Mystic Shrine and the thirty-second
degree at the Milwaukee meeting.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
S2l9.()OO
ON LAN(lL,A[|
Highways

Antigo-Charles Olson was reflect
ed Langlade county highway commits
sioner by the county board. During
the 1921 season s219, ,956.67 was spent
on Langlade county roads. Provision
for 1922 includes $4,000 for surfacing
trunk line 81 on the Polar-Langlade
section of the road and S17,466.92 for
surfacing SO between Kempster and
Summit Lake
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
COUNTY BOARD
IN Session

The regular session of the Wood
County Board is taking place at the
Court House. The Supervisors met
Tuesday and assigned the bills to the
Committees and received the annual
Reports. There are three candidates
seeking the vacancy on the County
State Aid Road and Bridge Commit
tee and this is causing some compli-
tions in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
TALK WISCONSIN,

Is the title given the official organ
of ''The Native Sons and Daughters
of the Badger State" an organiza-
tion of Wisconsin born for the vene-
ration of her traditions and the pro-
mitigation of her progress. 1t was
issued this month, November, 1921.
1t is published for "All Wisconsin" !"
and contains articles on the Purpose,
Name and Object, and What's best
for Wisconsin. You can obtain sam
pie by writing w. K Currie, Ashland,
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

ly and universally prayed for as this
one. None has ever been fraught with
greater possibilities for lasting and
benefcent results. Few, if any, have
ever begun more uspiciously. There
is great hope for it and for the world.
REX.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
UNTO THE END

"How's this ?" asked the lawyer.
you've named six bankers in your
will to be pallbearers. Of course, it's
all right, but wouldn't you rather
choose some friends with whcr you
are on better terms p
"No, Judge, that's all right. Those
fellows have carried me for so long,
they might as well finish the job. -
The American Legion Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

Although Merrill gets the champ
ionship it's record is not sensational.
It's only defeat was administered by
the Stevens Point Highs It played
two tie games, with Wisconsin Rap
ids and Marshfeld, considered among
the weakest elevens in the confer
ence. Merrill beat only Rhinelander,
Amigo and Wausau.- Stevens Point
Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
DO YOU KNOW

That the farmer considered our most thrifty citi-
That he is close buyer everything he purchases
for home farm and personal use?
That rule he buys the best that which is repre-
sented to be the best?
That he great reader of all the merchandise offer
ings in newspaper and catalog?
That he likes to read about the and better things
in merchandise and know the goods he buys?
That he feels safer that his will be
refunded promptly if he is not satisfied?
That ninety-fve per cent of the mail-order buy
ing Of the country is done by the farmer?
That the secret Of the maiorder houses success is
simply persistent folloW-up advertising?
That this persistent folowup advertising life
blood of the ma-order business?
That it will pay every home merchant to study the
mailorder catalog carefully?
That the mal-order catalog is full of valuable point
in regard to attractive advertising copy?
That the mail-order method of featuring leaders is
which the home merchant could easily learn and
successfully adopt?
That the home merchant who wants to compete sue
cessfuy with the maiorder house must learn to ad-
vertise persstently?
That persistent newspaper advertising together with
good descriptive copy is the only proven of
batting mal-order competition in your community?
By continued of advertising you keep up con-
stant acquaintance with the buying public you popular
your store and the goods you sell and you verify
the good business judgment of persistent advertising
any time you to look at the figures your bank book
and compare them with the period in which you did
advertise
REMEMBER: The mail-order houses have better
bargains than you have yet they will make sales by their
persistent advertising against you won't if you don't
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17
SCIENTIFIC PROOF

One day a teacher was having a
frst-grade class in physiology. She
asked them if they knew that there
was fire burning in the body all
the time. One little spoke up and
said:
ssYes'm; when it's a cold day l can
see the smoke" The Epworth Her
aid.
Merchants like modest men-they
never ask for credit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

team, beaten only by the Stevens
Point High School eleven, is the VIM
.ner Of the Central Wisconsin confer
ence championship. Defeating Wau-
sau at Merrill last Saturday by 20 to
0 gave the northerners the title
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

Here's an inctance of reflection
the world seems brighter if you smile.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

When the moon is dark and doesn't
shine. do you-"roll your Nown?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-11-17

What has become of the Old Fash
ioned Girl who wanted long skirts,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13
For Mrs. Pemberton

Mrs. Charles B. Hainline will en-
terrain a number Of friends at $500
on Friday afternoon and at Rock
Saturday evening complimentary to
her very attractive guest, Mrs. Will
e. Pemberton, of Louisville. Mrs.
Hainline's guest list on Friday will
include: Mrs. Pemberton, Mrs. Kel-
Ter Greene, Mrs. Allen Prewitt, Miss
Elizabeth Duerson, Miss Elizabeth
Wyatt. Mrs. Oliver Howell, Mrs.
Clayton Howell, Mrs. Will Mason,
Mrs. Will Howell, Mrs. Leo Hombs,
Miss Meddie Hombs, of Columbia,
Mo-; Mrs. Grover Anderson, Mrs.
Clay Fogg, Mrs. Samuel L. Taylor,
Mrs. Paul Strother, Mrs. s. D. Hall,
Mrs. c. A. Lindsay, Mrs. Charles T.
Hazelrigg, Mrs. ]. d. Hazelrigg, Mrs.
Charles Derrickson, Mrs. Roger
Drake, Mrs. Jack Burbridge, Mrs.
John A. Judy, Mrs. W. Fl. Stress
man, Mrs. o. W. Mccormick, Miss
Elizabeth Miller Lockridge, Miss
Grace Lockridge, Mrs. W. H. Knox,
Mrs. Will Moore, Mrs C. B. Duer-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1921-10-13
gx1Q(YEKR@

Thomas Allen, leading merchant
Of Sharpsburg, was in the city Mon
day on business.
Mrs. Lula Winn and Miss Mamie
VIM, of Paesadena, Col, are
guests of relatives here.
Mrs. Anna Cockrell continues
quite ill at the home Of George Nc
Alister on West Main street.
Mrs. Dan Chenault and Mrs. H.
G. Hoffman have returned from a
visit to friends in Richmond.
Mrs. C. P. Morse and Miss Lu-
ellie Morse, of Cincinnati, have been
guests of Judge and Mrs. W. o.
Chenault.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Swango will
leave Saturday for Terre Haute, In
diana, to visit the family of their
son, J. Fl. Swango. While there Mrs.