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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
GE I THE
PEOPLE: gu 7

There are few things that stimulate
a greater interest in town improve
ment than to have large numbers of
citizens attending every meeting of the
city council, Or town board
1t gingers up the members of the
board, fer when they know the eyes
of their constituents are upon them at
every meeting they will put forth
greater. efforts to make good in their
undertakings. 1t becomes a matter of
pride with them to measure up to pub
lie expectations.
1t keeps the people posted as to what
is being considered for the town, and
this knowledge increases the common
interest.
1t brings out new ideas for the board
to consider for whenever a people are
deeply interested in subject they will
consider and discuss it from every
angle thereby disclosing its weak
points and emphasizing its good ones.
It is an interest stimulator and a
progress breeder any way you take it.
Get the people out to the board
meetings, and let 'em talk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

from honest effort it is content. 1t IS
preaching today the wider outlook, the
massing of forces for the general good
of all. In the back to the land move
ment it believes the nation will benefit,
humanity will benefit and the problem
that is confronting many thousands 90
day will be solved.
It's motion picture reels will be pro-
duced under the supervision and dlrec-
ton of one Of the leading motion PIC
ture corporations of America. These
reels will tell story that is of intense
interest because it is a story OF hui
mainly. They will be released thru
out the land With them will go the
literature for the papers that are en-
irolled under the Community News Ser
vice banner. Pictures and stories will
give new hopeto thousands. No state
no community, no individual tract will
be exploited but instead there will be
| told the possibility of happiness that
lies in the land, the idle, empty land
It at awaits its master.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
COUNTY PAYS
BIG SUMS
AS BOUNTIES

1t is interesting to notice the amount
paid by the county through the various
towns, cities and villages as bounties
for the slaughter of hawks, crows,
and gophers. The total allowed by the
November, 1921 session of the County
Board of Wood County, to reimburse
the various units for such bounties
was $3,260.65.
The largest single sum was S960.35
to the town of Milladore, and the
smallest was $3.50 to the city of
Marshfield. The average per town.
city and village is slightly over $3.50.
When one reflects that the hawks
and crows would kill most of the 90
pliers if left alone, besides DESTROYING
many other pests that injure the far
mer's crops, and realizes that in this
system of bounties the public is paying
AK money to encourage the extermina-
ton of these friends of agriculture,
the waste and foolishness of this ex-
penditure is increased 20 an appalling
degree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
EDWARDS

Mrs. Frank Arndt of Nekoosa was
among the shoppers in Wisconsin Ra-
pids, Wednesday.
Mrs. James Drummer entertained at
a six o'clock dinner Monday in honor
of Mrs. Mary Brunner's birthday. She
received some pretty and useful gifts
and all enjoyed very social time.
Roy Carlson of New Robe will start
work Monday with the DAILY Ice & Coal
Company of Wisconsin Rapids.
Mrs. Robert Holmes of South Side,
spent Thursday with her sister here
Mrs. Fred Holmes.
Jessie Westover of South Side was
visitor in Wisconsin Rapids Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Holmes and Mr.
and Mrs. Verne Holmes spent Tues
day afternoon in Wisconsin Rapids.
James Drummer and L. Cash butch
cred a large hog for VIM. Surprisor
Thursday, last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
NEXT WEEK IS
SPECIAL BOY
SCOUT PROGRAM

Next week, commencing Sunday,
February 5, the Boy Scouts of Wis
consin Rapids, Biron, Nekoosa and
Port Edwards, will join with half a
million scouts all over the United
States in a weeks celebration of the
founding of the boy scout organic
alton in America twelve years ago
next Wednesday.
E. H. Justice, local scout executive,
and number of other scout leaders,
have worked out a program, with spe-
cial good turns and activities for
every day in the week. Prof. L. o.
Brown, >"Chalk Artist" will be present
at the three Father and Son banquets
at Port Edwards on Tuesday even
ing, at Wisconsin Rapids on Wednes-
day, and at Nekoosa on Thursday
Scout Field executive Wiley of Chi
cago will be here for a number of
meetings.
Wednesday, February 8, the twelfth
anniversary of the founding of the
Boy Scouts of America, will be the big
day of the weeks celebration in Wis
consin Rapids. The chief event will be
the Father and Son banquet for the
Wisconsin Rapids and Biron troops,
which will be held at the Armory at
$50 p. m. At s p. m. over 100000
scouts and scout leaders throughout
the nation will repeat the scout oath.
A very defil1-tt, and complete pro-
gram of activities has been worked
out for the Scouts to follow during
the entire week, beginning with
Church Day." Sunday, and ending
with Hike Day. Saturday. Each day
has it's individual designation and GER
tain things for each scout to accomp-
fish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

minor children, equaled or exceeded
$4,000 or if the combined gross in
come equaled or exceeded IS 600.
The period for filing returns is from
January l to March 10, 1922. Heavy
penalties are provided for failure or
"willful refusal to file return on
time.
Forms 1040A for incomes of 5000
and less and 1040 for incomes IN ex-
cess of $4,000 may be obtained from
the Offices of collectors of internal rev.
enue and branch offices. The tax may
be paid in full at the time of filing
the return, or in fc'r equal install.
ments, due on or befole March 10, June
Is, September Is, and December 15.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
Income
TAX FACTS

In making out his income tax return
for 1921, the average taxpayer will
find a considerable saving in COM
parison with the amount of tax paid
on the same income for 1920.
The exemptions provided by the rev
enue act of 1921 are $1,000 for single
persons (the term including widows,
widowers, divorces, and persons sep
arated from husband and wife by
mutual agreement), $1,000 for married
persons whose net income was $4,000
or less, and $4,000 for married persons
whose net income was $4,000 or more
Under the revenue act of 1918 the per-
sonal exemption allowed married
person was $4,000, regardless of the
amount of net income. The personal
exemption allowed married person
applies also to the head of family,
man or woman who supports in one
household one or more relatives by
blood, marriage, or adoption.
1 TIC CACiiiplItIIo IOI
person who receives his chief support
from the taxpayer and who is under
Is years of age or incapable of self
support because mentally or physically
detectives increased from $500 to
$500.
The act requires that return be
filed by every single person whose net
income for 1921 was $1,000 or more,
| every married person whose net in
come was $4,000 or more, and by
every person-single or married
whose gross income was $4,000 or
more.
The requirement to file return of
gross income Of $4,000 Or more re-
CARELESS of net income is new pro
vision. Net income is gross income
less certain specified deductions for
business expenses, losses, bad debts
ETC., which are fully explained on the
forms.
Returns must be filed by married
couples whose combined net income
for 1921, including that of dependent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

bank account is grasped with avidity,
and we are quick TO cast around for
others of It's kind.
But that which adds to the collect
i've good IS often passed by. 1t is
not seen because our minds are cen
tered upon individual gain to the prac-
teal exclusion of all else. There are
exceptions, of course, but they are
not sufficiently numerous to produce
outstanding results.
An official town booster wouldn't
be bad person to have, even if it
were necessary to pay him a respect
able salary for using his eyes while
ours ere closed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

The sale Of the Motor Bus Line
which has been operating between here
and Stevens Point, by John Miller to
f. F. Gilmaster & Son, is reported this
week. John Miller takes the place on
the local fire department which was
made vacant by the resignation of j.
Herser. The Gilnrasters operate a
transfer line in this city and the new
business viii fit in we'll with their pres
ent occupation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
CUT THIS OUT;
II Is WORTH MONEY

Cut out tits slip, enclose it with
sc to Foley & Co., 1886 Sheffield Ave-,
Chicago, H., writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return trial package containing Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs, colds and Group, Foley Kid
ney pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets
Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
A Grievous Mistake.

AT Jim Roses boarding house Is 8
fellow all out o. humor. He does his
own mending-likes to do it, Hasn't
wife TO do it for him, so just does
it himself But what he's angry about
is-well, he has reason for feeling a
bit feverish in temperature. The other
day he made the mistake of cutting
leg from his Sunday trousers to patch
q pair of OLE cnas-E.xcI!anee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
Things We
DON'T SEE

The man with good eyes in his
head sees many things-if he uses
them.
The trouble with most of US, tho
is that we do not use our eyes as much
as we should, or at least, not in the
right direction.
Engrossed in our own business af-
fairs, we are slow to note the things
we could do to make this better
town.
An opportunity to add to our own
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

Emil Claussen, the well known brick
layer, who resides in this city, it is
whispered about is engaged to Miss
Rosa Larson of Chicago, and they are
to be married in the near future. Emil
has many warm friends here who will
be glad to hear the good news. Emil
Is a splendid workman and we have
every reason to believe that he will
make good husband. We join with
his host of friends in extending con-
gratulations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
NEVER WANTS ANYTHING ELSE

Il tried many different kinds of
cough medicine" writes Mrs. E. K.
Olson, 1917 Ohio Ave., Superior, Wis,
''but | never want anything else than
Foley's Honey and Tar. | used it for
all my children and also my grandchild
It always did fine work" Foley's is
pure, wholesome and absolutely safe,
Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

The F. S. Gill Co., decorators and
dealers in paints, oils and wall papers.
ETC., have moved into their new build.
ing on part of the site of their former
building which was destroyed by fire
on November II, 1921 They have been
using small building on First street
north, and are glad to get into the
more eommodious and convenient quar-
tiers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
ACROSS THE
BRIDGE AND
ON THIS SIDE:

The District Attorney of Wood Coun
ty says that there is much less moon
shine and home brew in this city than
formerly, and that when anyone says
that the cities of Wisconsin are over
flowing with liquor, Wisconsin Rapids
should be mentioned as an exception.
Of course, there is an occasional case
of intoxication when someone takes
little too much prescription stuff
or gets overloaded with dandelion
wine, home brew or the like, but that's
more in the nature of private affair.
The folks that the enforcement officers
are after everywhere are the fellows
that peddle the stuff.
Now and then the D. A. gets an "a
nonymous letter complaining that So
and-So is selling liquor. Of course,
an unsigned letter goes to the same
destination in his office that it does
IN newspaper Office. 1t is consigned
to the waste paper basket, and proper
ly so. Ii anyone has a complaint to
make and will sign it or testify in
person, he'll see some action in this
county, don't worry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
TO DRIVE OUT THE POISON

Foley Kidney Pills help the kidneys
eliminate the poisonous waste and
acids that cause aches and pains. +.
H. McGill, lao Golden Hill ST., Bridge
port, Conn, writes: II take Foley Kid
ney Pills for lumbago and always find
great relief" They Danish hackache,
rheumatic pains, stiffness. Sold Ev-
erywlfere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
IT WENT TO THE SPOT

Henry E. Campbell, R. F. d. No. 8,
Adrian, Mich, writes: Il had bad
cough for three years. Tried several
cough-remedies. Got little relief. l
tried Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t went
to the spot. There is no better remedy
on the market" Good for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough. Chill
dren like it. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

The members of the East Side La
dies Aid Society of the NJ. E. church
Entertained their husbands at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Dunn, Fifth
street south, Tuesday evening. The
evening was spent in enjoying a pro-
gram of instrumental and vocal music
and readings and in playing old fash
Toned games. A lunch was served al
the close of the evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

The following directors of the Con-
.solidated Water Power & Paper Com
pany were reelected at the annual
meeting of stockholders last Wednes-
day: George w. Mead, I. P. Witter,
R. L. Krause, George P. Berkey and
Theodore Brazeau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

Messrs George w. Mead and Isaac
Witter have purchased the Hoskinson,
Chamberlain and Hollmuller properties
on Grand Avenue recently No state
ment has been made by them as to the
plans for its use or improvement by
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

Frank Luzenski has purchased the
Cleue Brothers store at Clintonville,
and will go there at once to assume
active management of the establish
ment. His family will remain here
until later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

1t is reported that the Marshfeld
State Bank whose building was badly
damaged by fire last week, and the
First National Bank of that city will
consolidate, and continue business I'M
der the name and in the quarters of
the latter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

The High School Glee Club Operet-
ia, Sylvia at the school auditorium
pleased large audience and did great
credit to the training and talent of the
pupils and of Miss Bess Bradford, the
teacher. The performance was enter
tainment of the highest order, and the
specialties given by various pupils
were of the same high class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

August kurz, Chestnut street had
several ribs broken one day last week
when the horse he was driving became
frightened on the bridge and ran a
way, swinging the cutter against the
curb IN front of the Wood County Ma
tional Bank.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

Senator Simon E. Lieut. of Blooming
ton, Illinois, was guest at the Dix
on Hotel last week, while attending to
business matters in this vicinity. The
Senator is mentioned as gubernator-
ial possibility in the Sucker State this
coming year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

C, r. Matthews ard R. F. Matthews
were called to Green Bay lately by the
serious illness of their brother, Flor
enze, who died there Tuesday evening.
funeral which is to be held Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

A. E. Bennett, Cranmoor; Louis
Ifossen, Marshfeld; F. L. Rourke and
W. ii. Reeves of this city, composing
the Auditing Committee of the Coun-
ty Board are making their annual in
spectlon of the books of the County
Treasurer this week. They are being
assisted by Miss Lillian Clapp, DEPUTY
County Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

7. w. Parks, it is reported, has sold
his lots at Sixth and Oak streets, to
L. H. Grove Mr.. Grove plans to build
a modern home there in the spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

George Fay, a former resident of
this city, now travelling for the George
II. Mead Paper Co.. visited with
friends here few days recently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

The Stockholders of the Prentiss-
Wabers Mfg. Co., elected the following
directors at their annual meeting last
week Wednesday evening: 7. A. Tay-
Tor, D. B. Philleo, A. J. Hasbrouck. f.
b. BEDFORD, and G. o. Babcock. T. A.
Taylor Is president of the company
and d. B. Philleo is secretary-treasur
er.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

William Jones, 337 First Avenue
South, and John Timm were among
those who underwent operations at the
Riverview Hospital the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HUMANE
WORK invites the attention of the public to the humane
laws of the state wisconsin statutes Sections 444o-
4445-2 4445a-e; 1884, 2918 which forbid cruelty and
neglect of domestic animals
Under these laws the following rules will be en-
forced:
l. In cold weather horses tied out must be blanketed
g. Comfortably warm barns or sufficiently warm
quarters and dry bedding must be provided for horses
cattle hogs and all other domestic animals. Open sheds
are not sufficient shelter in cold weather. Animals
must not be left out nights in cold weather.
g. Animals must be sufficiently fed and Watered every
day. Winter pasturage is not sufficient for horses and
cattle.
Any form of neglect, or any cruel treatment, con-
nement abandonment or torture Of any fowl or animal
or the overdrvng overlooking OF any horse or team
or the working or driving of any horse which is lame
sick sore unfit to be worked or driven, or the fall
ure shoe horses when needed the docking OF horses
tails or the fighting of fowls animals, the failure
oprovde sufficient feed water comfortable quarters
for animals and fowl at any time is in violation Of the
law.
s. In cold weather. stock for shipment must not be
kept in railway stock yards sheds longer than "a hrs
and calves must noe be kept there night Sufficient
feed water, and dry bedding must be provided at all
times Stock cars in which calves shipped must be
enclosed in cold weather. with building other heavy
paper height of three feet from the floor and the
floor must be covered with dry bedding. At all times
calves and other small animals must he separated from
the large stock by partitions and hogs must be
SO separated from all other animals. Cars and crates
must not be overcrOWded.
g. Failure to inspect set traps at sufficient intervals,
where such failure results in the suffering of animals is
held violation of the law which forbds the torture of
any animal wild domestic. Set traps should be IN
spected at least once every "A hours.
: Z The killing Of song birds is unlawful.
Any person who knows OF violations OF any humane
law requested to notify the county humane society
it's agent or to address A. E. FREDERICK
Wisconsin State Humane Officer
Sparta, Wisconsin
-Szys
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

John E. Daily and w. H. Barnes
made sightseeing trip to Oklahoma
recently, returning home the latter
part of last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

A great reward is in store for the
man who can solve the problems that
are now besetting Europe. The L.crd
will smile upon him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

Thursday was grounding day, and
for few minutes the woodchuck was
able to perceive his shadow if he brav-
ed the blizzard sufficiently about eleven
o'clock to look for it. However, in
spite of the wind and snow, E. F. Gil
master drove his truck up and down
Grand Avenue with a stiff-brimmed
straw hat as his only perceptible head
covering. Needless to say he was well
coined with smiles wherever he went.
The curious reporter tried to find out
what sort of an election bet had been
settled, but was told to wait until to-
morrow for the answer. That would
be too late for publication. SO we are
going to hazard the guess that Gil
master is taking leaf from Henry
Ford's book, and trying to get some
free advertising. Well, so far as this
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02

goes, he's got it. He may be getting
ready to drive the Stevens Point bus
next summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-02-02
Individual Gains

That individuals will gain from the
Community News Service efforts is
by-product. The Community News Ser
vice knows that such condition will
arise but as long as that Individual
gain is secured in honest trade or
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-05-08
AUTO CHANGED FROM
ENEMY TO FRIEND OF
CHURCH BY PUBLICITY

KEARNEY, Nebr., May s.-Publicity
has changed the automobile from an
enemy TO a friend Of the church accord
ding 10 Rev. Oliver Kene, pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church here. when
the people of the whole community know
Of church and the kind of sermons
preached the car will carry them to il
instead of away from IT." he said. by
advertising in local papers have quad
rupe, the membership Of my church III
-four years. Christ said Go out and com
ruplcd the membership Of my church in
compelling than advertising IN the mod
ern way?
II often inserted a quarter page or
half page al in the home town papers.
he expense Of advertising is met by
The collection box. and the more people
the advertising draws 10 church, Of
course, the larger the collections. So
the ads pay for themselves in actual
money. The good that is accomplished
cannot be measured in dollars and cents.
Advertising must be backed by a
good. sound, honest gospel message from
the pulpit Nothing can take the place
of the gospel; not movies, nor music,
nor half-baked addresses on current top
ics. And the man who goes once is
pretty apt to return and bring someone
with him"