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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
WHY COAL
DOESN'T SELL

They may all talk until they are
black in the face about the necessity
of buying coal at this time but in the
absence of inducement to buy the av-
erage consumer Of coal will not be in
any hurry to lay in his winters sup
ply.
He may be very unwise not to do so.
He may be running the risk of contri-
buting to winter famine. He may
be contributing to conditions that will
make coal cost more than it does even
now. But SO long as coal for house
hold purposes costs him about twice
as much as it used to cost, and there
is so much mystery as to where a part
of the increased cost disappears, he
is inclined to take gamble on what
the future will bring.
If the coal men want to see the coal
market more active they must provide
the inducement. The problem is quite
their own.-Buffalc Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

at which the party candidates were
chosen. Under the primary plan, the
percentage is now about fifty and ris-
ing year by year. Indeed, there is rea-
son to believe that eventually we shall
see practically the entire electorate
voting at the primaries just as they
do at the general elections.
This means that the rank and file
of voters actually play much larger
part in the naming of candidates I'M
der the primary than under the con-
vention plan; that the chance for
tricky and corrupt politicians to select
the party nominees is corresponding
ly less; that the voters should be gen
orally better satisfied with the candi-
dates than if their nomination were
attended with suspicion and distrust;
and that this willingness to accept the
result will make for party unity and
solidarity and at the same time
reduce the number of Indifferent ones
who remain away from the polls rather
than to support doubtful nominees.
All of these results seem actually
to have been realized in considerable
degree under the primary system; and
there is much reason to expect that
the benefits will increase as the years
go by.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
CURLING THE
MOVIEEVIL

Out of the recent agitation for the
censorship of the motion pictures, has
come the enactment of laws for this
purpose by two of the eastern states.
New York has enacted such a law;
and in Massachusetts,, the bill, which
has passed both houses, is awaiting the
signature of the governor.
Approximately q sixth of the en-
tire population Of the United States
seems to be reached every day by
the movies. It is authoritatively stat
ed that no other agency is exerting so
great an influence upon the ideals and
character Of the young people of A
merlca at present as the motion pic
Eture theaters.
Notwithstanding it's tremendous
moral influence the business is I'D
on purely commercial basis, j. e.
tthere is no regard for anything else
than money-making. The people who
are engaged in the industry demand
that they be allowed to follow the
same mercenary standards SO are PEG
pie in other lines of business regard
less of the fact that they are in many
cases demoralizing our young people
by showing lewd, vicious and obscene
plays.
The problem of censorship is ad
mitted to be an extremely difficult one
Yet in view Of the fact that the mo
ton picture producers have let loose
upon us such a food of indescent ane
immoral films during the last year OF
two, it seems that there will have tt
be some sort Of regulation and that
the mothers of the land will probably
have to take a leading part in bringing
it about.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
OUR ROLE AS
GOOD CITIZENS

What does their new citizenship de-
mand of the women of America This
question has doubtless troubled good
many feminine minds within the past
few months.
Governor Sproul, Of Pennsylvania,
recently gave to his women constitu-
ents some good advice on this point.
AS he sees it, along with the privilege
of suffrage came to women certain du-
ties, which they should not seek to
evade but should accept fully and
intellectually.
One of these is the careful, impair
tial and painstaking study of public
questions. Matters affecting the vital
nation, of the state, or even of the
community, should not, he thinks, be
decided on the basis of blind prejudice,
of foolish whim, or of mere chance.
After this, he holds that women
should watch closely the work of their
public officials with the idea of retain
ing and promoting those who are ca
pable, and of removing the ones who
are incapable or corrupt. He puts the
matter as follows:
Il would urge the women to join ac-
lively in governing, and especially in
the government of their communities.
| advise them to be watchful and to
follow the activities of their officers
carefully, and then to work for the
election and retention of capable Off
Gals"
The recent session of the legislature
of Pennsylvania made a record for
creditable educational and welfare
legislation. For this result, Governor
Sproul openly gives much of the credit
to the women of his state, who were
very active in the support of such mea-
sures before the law-making body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
WANTED
MORE SPEED

IN the annual automobile races at
Indianapolis the cars trotted along at
nearly hundred miles an hour.
Speed? Very poor. A hundred
niles an hour doesn't get you far in
these days Of lightning activity.
The automobile served it's purpose
when it superseded the, horse, just as
the truck did the mule.
But no one wants to trot when he
can gallop, or gallop when he can run,
or run when he can go like streak of
blue blazes.
The automobile is confined to roads,
and it wheezes and develops heavy
heart action on bad hills or in the mud
holes.
1t has to wind and turn and twist
and cover lot Of useless space in or
der to get anywhere, and that all con-
sumes time-to much time.
We must have something better and
more rapid-something that can dart
hither and thither or cut across coun-
try as the crow flies.
Flying machines Too cumbersome,
and a bad wind is apt to topple them
over.
We must produce a substance that
will control gravitation, a substance
that will enable us to ascend or de-
scend at will, or remain stationary be-
tween earth and sky.
Then for speed we must find a means
OF creating a vacuum in front of US,
or to the rear, or in any direction we
may desire to go, merely by the touch
ing OF button and the operation of
control lever.
Every one knows that a vacuum
creates a tremendous suction power,
and, according to its force, irresistibly
draws everything within it's reach.
Speed? With vacuum as its mo-
tive force there is no limit to its pos
sibilities, and there are no hills or
valleys or streams or mud in the air
to interfere.
Can't be done you say?
1t can, and it will be done. There
is no such thing as can't. Skeptics
have been mumbling "can't" since the
beginning of the human race, and yet
year after year We continue to accom-
plish the impossible and put "can't"
to shame
The horse was good, and the auto
mobile 81 better, but the apparatus of
the air will be the invention of the fu-
ture.
It's the one for us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
THE Pending
DECISION

There are many signs that we shall
soon witness determined and concert
ed effort to discredit and abolish the
primary election system for the selec-
ton of party candidates and to substi-
tute for it the old plan of nominating
candidates by party caucuses and con-
ventions. 1t seems to follow that vo-
tiers generally, and women voters in
particular, should make up their minds
soon as to what their stand shall be
on the question when the moment of
the decision shall arrive.
In defense of the present primary
plan, the argument which is perhaps
strongest of all is that given below:
In former times, when the conven-
ton system was in vogue, only about
seven per cent of the voters actually
attended the caucuses and conventions
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
WHERE REWARD
IS FUTILE

Carnegie medals have been bestow-
ed this year upon twenty three per-
sons. Five of these, however, are dead,
having lost their lives in the brave
efforts which the medals were meant
to commemorate and reward.
Of the FIVE who died, two were wo-
men. Mrs. Mamie Croker, of Ponce
City, Oklahoma, met death on the sec
ond day of last July in a vain effort
to rescue a child from the deep water
OF a gravel pit into which it had fall
en-; and eleven days later, Miss Eliza
beth Ball, Maryland girl, met the
same tragic end when she attempted
to save girl companion from drown
ing.
Mrs. Crocker's medal was sent to
her husband while the one awarded to
Miss Ball was given to her father.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
GRADUATE IN OSTEOPATHY

Miss Claire Owens, Nebraska girl
who has been blind since she was 8
years old, will graduate next week
from full four-year course in osteo-
pathy at Still College and will leave
Immediately for home to open an Of
flee. Before entering the college, Miss
Owens had been supervisor Of music
II the public schools of Geneva and by
eter, Nebraska, following her grad
uation from the departments of liter
ture and music in the Nebraska school
for the blind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
FORTY THOUSAND
MISSING GIRLS

Attorney general Daugherty will
recommend to Congress an appropria-
tion for the establishment under the
Department of Justice of bureau for
missing persons.
Mrs. Nina c. Van Wrinkle who heads
the women police of Washington, re-
ports that there are sixty-five thou
sand missing persons in the United
States, the majority of which are girls,
and that half of the missing girls are
not more than sixteen or seventeen
years old.
Mrs. Van Wrinkle expresses the opin
ion that the establishment of bureau
of missing persons will aid in lessen
ing the number Of girls who desert
their homes and whose whereabouts
remain a mystery to their parents and
friends. Five hundred girls are off,
cially reported missing from LosAn-
geles alone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Miss Adeline Ristow, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ristow, and Henry
A. Miller son of Paul Miller, all of
this city, were united in marriage
at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
west side Luthegn church, Rev. G..
M. Thurow officiating. They were
attended by the Misses Bealer and
Sowaske, and George Ristow and Ed
ward Miller. The church was decorat-
ed with carnations and peonies.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
GETTING BACK !
TO truth

Admiral Sims, commander of the
American overseas navy during the
war, says the British are prone to give
the American navy too much credit
for the part it played in the world con-
f1ict.
The admiral speaks to the point, but
he states fact that is we'll known
upon this continent. He might have
included the army with the navy.
1t is to be regretted that periodical
~ some people in this country make a
lot Of noise to the effect that "Ameri-
ca won the war;" and our British and
French friends are too courteous and
generous to call the bluff.
America entered the war at a time
when victory was tottering in the bal
ance. 1t was only question of a short
time when one side or the other would
be compelled to capitulate, for both
were at the point of physical and f.
nancial exhaustion.
The arrival of two million. Ameri-
can troops, fresh and enthusiastic,
was the act that tipped the scales in
favor of the allies and caused the Teu-
tons to sue for peace.
The Americans fought bravely and
splendidly for the short time they were
in action, and there was a dash and
spirit to their fighting which won the
praise Of the world.
But they were no drawer, no more
patriotic, no more dashing or endur-
ing than the magnificent French and
British troops who fought at their
side.
America aided in winning the war,
yes. But America did not "win the
war"
All talk to the contrary is nonsense,
pure egotistical bunk, in which, happi-
ly, only few thoughtless Americans
The war is ended. Let lis forget. re-
and reconstruct.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Tuesday, June IA is the second big
market day which is being held un-
der the auspices of the Chamber of
Commerce, and the Holstein and
Guernsey clubs of this city and un-
der the direction Of r. A. Peterson,
County Agent, and E. H. Perkins,
Federal agent, will be held on the
West Side Market square in Wiscon-
sin Rapids next Tuesday, June IA.
There will be several special features
about the market day which will
serve to attract a fairly large at
tendance, committee members stated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
HAS ACCEPTED GOOD POSITION

One of the instructors in the high
school Of Hampton, Iowa, Miss Mabel
Avery, has contracted with the Y. w.
c. A. of Minneapolis TO serve as one
of the district secretaries of the girl
reserves. The girl reserves of Min
neapolis is divided into six districts
and Miss Avery will have charge of
one of them. She will attend girls
camp at Lake Minnetonka during the
summer months. She is graduate of
the University of Minnesota.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
WOMAN EDITOR

Miss Grace McGrath, of Grinnell,
Junior home economics student, of To-
wa State College, has been elected
editor OF The Iowa Homemaker, Iowa's
home economies college in America.
Miss Lucille Drajer, of DesMoines,
was elected business manager and
Marcella Dowell, of Missouri Valley,
is to be circulation manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Miss Bernice Meunier, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Meunier was
united in Marriage Tuesday morning
10 Geo. w. Johnston, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Johnston. The ceremony
took place at $50 o'clock at IS.
Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Rev.
VIM. Reding officiating. They were
attended by Miss Mayme Sommers
Of Stevens Point, and Ray Meunier,
brother of the bride.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The Wood County Tire Co., has
installed new electric sign made by
the owner of the company, J. A. Wor-
lund, out of the odds and ends that he
had picked up during the past two
years. The materials out of which
the sign is made, are parts of old or
gans, clocks, grocery boxes, tin, ma
hogany, telephone wires, valve stems,
fibre, old brass, dry cells, electric fan
motor and practically every thing else
that could be found.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

On May 5Oth hundred million peo-
pie bowed their heads in tribute to the
heroes who have fallen in our Ameri-
can wars.
1t is custcm-the sorrowful graft
tude of a nation.
On July 4th we will not sorrow. We
will jubilate over the glorious acts of
our forefatherrs, who made this coun-
try free.
That, too, is custom-a custom born
of an excess of joy.
And so it is through life.
No matter how poignant our grief
may be today, there is always a meas
ure Of joy for the morrow.
1t is the destiny of life that joy must
be accompanied by sorrow, and sor-
row must give way to joy Never are
we permitted to know one to the excl,1-
sion of the other.
We are in this life but little while.
each one as but grain of sand on the
glistening beach.
The flowing tides of life bring us
into being-we tarry little while
and the outward rush sweeps us into
eternity.
The sands Of life are as those of the
beach-ever shifting.
MI
They come, they linger, and they
go, but never is the movement limited
to one direction.
There is joy over our advent to-
day, and sorrow over our departure
tomorrow.
Joy and sorrow, hand in hand.
Life is nothing else.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The local aerie of Eagles held in
stallation of officers at the club
rooms Monday evening. The follow
ing officers were installed: Worthy
President, George Moulton; Worthy
Vice President, August Loock,
Chaplain, Henry Loock; Inside
Guard, Albert Loock; Secretary,
August Miller; Treasurer, James
Mason; Trustees, Charles Gurtler,
two years and William Gleue, one
year. After the installation of Of
ficers luncheon was served to the
members.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Miss Frances Rector, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Rector and John
Erie Newman son of Mrs. E. S. New
man were united in marriage Sunday
morning, June at eleven o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
A. A. Bennett at the Methodist Epis-
copal church which was decorated with
ferns and cut flowers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The wedding of Miss Helen
Nicholson, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
O. E. Nicholson of this city and
Elmer Hall of Sheboygan, took place
Monday at the home Of the brides
parents, Rev. J. DeVries of the Rap-
fist Church officiating. The double
ring ceremony was used. The home
was beautifully decorated with ferns,
carnations and roses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER

The Wayne County Democrat OF
Corydon is edited by woman, Mrs.
j. j. Sterling. Mrs. Sterling's hus-
band was compelled to go to New Mex
leo on account of his health, and his
wife has taken charge of the business,
acting as publisher and editor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
A GOOD SUMMER MEDICINE

A summer bronchial cough, causes
broken sleep and lowers your vitality.
Hay fever and asthma are other sea-
sonal Affections. Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound soothes and heals raw,
inf1amed membranes, stops tickling in
hroat and clears stuffy, wheezy breath
ing. Costains no opiates-Sold Every
where.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The bureau of education of the de-
partment of the interior has sent Mrs.
Lillian F. Fitch to make an extensive
study and investigation of women's
schools throughout the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Miss Anne R. Maxwell, of Boston,
appointed second deputy state auditor,
is the first woman in Massachusetts to
receive appointment to such a posi-
ton, which carries a salary of $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
ASK FOR ANTI-CIGARETTE LAW

Claiming that school boys and girls
of tender years were attending secret
smokers" Mrs. F. M. Mcconnell.
Montana state superintendent of the
w. c. T. u, has asked for a law ban
ming cigarettes. It is common in near
ly all the schools, she says, and she be-
lieves it is time to stop the practice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

President Harding, following the ex-
ample of President Wilson is appoint
ing literary men to diplomatic posts.
At last We are not coming into our
own.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The creamery belonging to Fisher
Brothers, Grand Avenue, was dam
aged by fire which broke out in
the rear end of the building, Monday
evening about $50. The fire depart
ment was called out and managed to
tXtinguish the flames before any
great damage was done. The esti-
mated damage was about 5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Weisel and two
daughters expect to leave by auto
mobile for a ten days trip to visit
friends in the state. They will leave
Friday morning and go to Milwaukee
where they will spend a couple of days
then go to Madison, Reedsburg, Bara
boo, and other cities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Leonard Rose, former Mars hfield
storekeeper accused of committing
an assault upon a young lady en-
ployee, appeared before Judge B. B.
Park in Circuit Court Saturday at
Stevens Point, pleaded guilty to the
charge and paid fine of $50 and costs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The woman who is good at keeping
secrets is not always popular. 1t dis
pieases some people nightly to have
their curiosity remain unsatisfed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Schweback, who died at La Crosse,
Monday, left Tuesday TO attend the
funeral which will be held Thursday
morning. Rev. VIM. Reding, pastor
of IS. Peter & Paul Catholic church
and Rev. F. c. Ciszewski, of St, Law
renee church left Wednesday for La
Crosse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

The second annual convention of the
North Wisconsin District of the Wal
Their League will be held in the East
Side Emmanuel Lutheran church of
this city on June IL and II. Delegates
from Clintonville, New London, Wau-
sau, Merrill, Superior, Duluth, Mime
sofa and other cities will attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Mrs. Florence E. Shaal, of Boston,
is the first woman who has ever been
honored with a vice-presidency in the
National Underwriters Association.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

thank him instead of giving him
punch. I'D. F., stands for dandy
fellow"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

George Hill, Jr., has purchased the
residence property of W. F. Herschleb,
on Eighth street north.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

A. c. Bruderli purchased the resi-
dence property, just north of the
Green Bay station, from j. E. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Herman Bronkie purchased the resi-
dence property on Sixteenth and
Grand avenue of Dwight Green.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Miss Katherine Burg, of Rudolph,
a niece of the late Bishop James
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09

Statistics recently made public show
that there are sixty-seven men in the
United States with an annual income
of more than a million dollars.
1t is too much. They can not posi-
bly, use it, and they are not likely to
give away any considerable amount of
it. What the government does not
take in taxation simply adds more mil
lions to their pile, thereby reducing
the amount in circulation among the
less fortunate.
On general principles a man has
right to all the money he can honestly
earn, but there should be limit be-
yond which no man can go.
If the government would set a rea-
sonable sum as the limit to the size
of fortune and their incomes, and take
possession Of everything beyond that
limit, there would be an end to the ac-
emulation of the wealth of the coun-
try in the hands of few to the detri-
ment of the many.
The principal prop of bolshevism
would be knocked from under it's feet,
and justice, right and harmony would
be more in evidence than the growing
unrest that is now so prevalent.
We are approaching perilously near
to state of financial feudalism, and
feudalism is the enemy of a republican
form of government.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1921-06-09
HELPFUL
THOUGHTS

God made. US for service and there
is tonic like that which comes from
achieving things.