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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

INFORMATION

The week of May l to May is to be
| observed all over the country as Post
| al Improvement Week. At this time
all postmasters, employees and pat
rons of the postofices are invited to
bring IN to the postmasters or to the
Postoffice Department any suggestions
that may occur to them for the better
ment of the Postal Service in any Of
! It's many activities
Rural and city carriers have been
asked to shine up their uniforms and
equipment, carry the national colors
and otherwise dignity and observe the
week. Clerks in the Offices will be ex-
Ipected to keep an eye out especially
for slackness Of any sort in or about
the office, and to watch for chances to
improve the service Of the office.
One thing may be observed about
the postal service locally, says Post
master Albert L. Fontaine, and that
is that the public at large fails to take
advantage of its opportunities and
neglects oftentimes to do it's part 10
wards getting the best possible SER
vice from the Postoffice Department.
For instance, greater care should be
observed in preparing parcels for
mailing. They should be securely
wrapped and tied. Even when shipped
in part7>pc c4a,,+ oo,.J rbo-ld h. ~
curely tied about them, to insure a.
sainst loss of contents in case the car
ton is broken by crushing.
Furthermore, in case of valuable
parcel, the privilege Of insuring should
be exercised. The cost is slight. and
insured parcels may be traced thru
out their journey, and their value re-
covered if they are. lost. In insuring
"a package, never insure for more than
its provable cash value, as that is all
you can recover if you should have
occasion to collect insurance.
Registering of small and valuable
packages is also way of insuring
against loss which is too seldom taken
advantage of. Many other cases of
what is reported as poor service by the
postoffice is in like manner the result
of failure on the part of patrons to CO.
serve the ordinary rules of safety
and business in sending mail matter.
In spite of the millions of times the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Court House in said county, in the
City of Wisconsin Rapids, on the End
Tuesday (being the 9th day. of May,
1922, at the opening of said court en-
that day, the following mater will be
heard and considered:
The application Of T. S. Woodworth.
administrator of the estate of Lucy
Z. Woodwork, deceased, late of Wood
County, Wisconsin, for the examina-
ton and allowance of his final ac
tcount and for the assignment of the
residue of the estate of said deceased
to such persons as are by law entitl-
ed thereto; and for the determination
and adjudication of the inheritance
tax, If any, payable in said estate.
Dated April 7th, 1922.
By the Court,
". J. Conway, County Judge.
April l3 April q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after the
service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of service, and de-
fend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid and in case of your
failure so to do, judgment will be rem
Idered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, a copy of
which IS herewith served upon you.
Naylor & McCaul, Plaintiff S
Attorneys.
2. o. Address, Tomah, Monroe Coun-
ty, Wisconsin.
April IL May Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

WILL STAY AWAY. We will never
see it again.
If, on the other hand, the people
buy those goods from local dealers
the only money to be sent away will
be the wholesale cost of the goods and
the transportation charges.
The IS per cent profit will Re
main at home, as well as the ever
head expenses, such as clerical hire
insurance, heat, light, and various
other items
Keeping that money at home does
two important things. It increases
the money in circulation at home, anC
| it gives employment to local people
People who are in the habit of pat.
ronizing their home merchants invari.
ably have a better ard more prosper.
Gus community than those who have
| the catalogue habit.
These are facts worth looking il
the face.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

State Of Wisconsin, County Court
Wood County-In Probate
In Re Estate of
Clara Clapper, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
at the term of said Court to be held
on the third Tuesday (being the 18th
day. of May, A. D. 1922, at the Court
House in the City of Wisconsin Rap
ids, County of Wood, and state of
Wisconsin, there will be heard and
considered the application of Bertha
Kaja and Clara Clapper for the ap-
pointment Of an administrator of the
estate of Clara Clapper, late of the
City of Wisconsin Rapids, in said
County. deceased;
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN, That at the Term of said
Court to be held at the said Court
House, on the third Tuesday (being
the 18th day. of August, A. D. 1922,
there will be heard, considered and
adjusted, all claims against said Clara
Clapper, deceased;
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
At THE pEARL.Y
GATES ABOVE

ST. Peter: Who comes here?
Spirit: One who has passed from
earth and would enter the abode of
the righteous and just.
st. Peter: Have you lived just
and upright life?
Spirit: | have endeavored so to do.
st. Peter: Have you repented of
your sins?
Spirit: I have.
st. Peter: Have you paid all of
your just debts?
Spirit: have
st. Peter: Are you sure you have
paid ALL of your just debts, that not
one has been overlooked?
Spirit: Quite sure, ST. Peter.
have a reputation for promptness in
such matters.
st. Peter: Have you paid the edi-
tor?
Spirit: Pardon, most excellent St
Peter! | did forget to pay the editor
but am only one Of the many, anC
it is such little thing to hold against
me. | beseech you to forgive and per
nit me to enter
St. Peter: Stand aside! AS you
denied the editor his due, so do we
deny you what you had hoped to be
your due. You may not enter until
the editor has been paid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Middle-aged men and women who
have symptoms Of kidney trouble will
find Foley Kidney Pills a splendid help
for they relieve kidney ailments and
bladder weakness. II have tried Fo-
ley Kidney Pills and find them very
good" writes Mrs. A. Lechner. 1929
Main Ave, Clifton, n. Y. Sold Ev-
erywhere. Adv,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
LOOK FACTS
IN THE FACE

When a merchant sells an article
he makes certain profit over end
above the wholesale cost of the goods,
tie transportation, and the cost of
handling This rule applies the world
over.
Suppose the people of this commun-
ity have 100000 to spend within a
given length of time.
Is it better to keep, the profits at
home and in circulation among US, or
is it wiser to send it all away?
For purposes of illustration, we
will say the dealers profit is IS per
pent, or $4,000.
If the. people send away for this
$500 600 worth Of goods ALL OF THE
MONEY THEY SEND AWAY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
E. {. DOUDNA
REELECTED

E. G. Doudna, local City Superinten-
dent of Schools, was reelected Presi-
dent of the board of directors of the
City School superintendent Associa-
ton of Wisconsin at the closing of the
associations convention at Eau elaine
last week.
1t is anticipated that the next annu-
al convention of the Association will
be held at Fond du Lac, but the matter
was not definitely decided
Mr.. Doudna is among the leading
educators of the state, and as presi-
dent of this association has been III
strumental in securing much legis-
lation which is considered favorable
to the educational betterment of the
state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

public has been warned in regard to
address and return address on letters
and parcels, the local office receives
pieces of matter everyday on whicn
the address IS poorly written, and
many on which no return address ap-
pears.
Postal Improvement Week is hot
so much an appropriate week for kicks
and criticism as it is week for con-
structive suggestions for the better
ment of the service. The public IS
urgently invited to cooperate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
CUT THIS OUT;
IT IS WORTH MONEY

Cut out tits slip, enclose it with
&c to Foley & Co., 1885 Sheffield Ave,
Chicago, Ill, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return a 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, 1922-04-20

Short, snappy window cards that carry sales punch
Notwithstanding the goods displayed, always attrac-
tive and help greatly in promoting sales
This holds good with newspaper advertising which
should carry only short snappy descriptive NATTER call
ing attention to all distinctive features, emphasizing
those points which make that particular article desirable
Store-neWs bulletins advertising should be much
the bulletin board in front of newspaper Of
flee. Here the public expects to the biggest most i'm
portant and most interesting of the day displayed
in large type and summarized for quick reading.
Store-news bulletins should contain the most import
antneWs of the store neatly summarized for ready read
ing SO that the buying public at glance just
what is being offered.
If the particular goods advertised exclusive
these facts should be mentioned forcefully If the goods
priced at reduction mention that fact in way that
will attract attention.
Hurredy prepared store-news never be as pro-
ductve of results carefully planned and executed ad
vertisements.
The snapper and more specific these bulletins are the
goods they will sell and the readers they will
have each day week they appear regularly in the
local newspaper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
HE HAD THE GRIP

David Thompson, 1876 Morris Cs.
Scranton, Pa, writes: Il had the Grip
I took Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound and it made me we'll" Drug
Igists' sales reports show more bottles
of Foley's Honey and Tar sold than
Of any other cough medicine. Children
like it. Quickly relieves colds, coughs
and Group. Sold Everywhere Adv.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
As The
EDITOR
Sees | |

Reputable people everywhere, es-
pecially in our cities, are at loss to
know how to reduce the crime wave
that is engulfing this country.
The sea of perplexity in which We
find ourselves reminds us of the wo-
man who had baby tiger for pet.
1t was little, and cute, and harm
less in its infancy. But in time it
grew strong, and one day it decided
that its mistress would make a good
meal-and she did.
When crime was at a low ebb we
looked upon it as a matter of course
and neglected the precautionary mea-
sures necessary to prevent its So" al
Right under our noses it has g. w
TO enormous proportions, and now
we are apparently helpless in its
grasp.
The tiger is no more dangerous
than the criminal with his gun. Botf
should be rendered harmless before
they get beyond control.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

A noted preacher says our American
women are SO bad they will cause
the destruction Of this country within
fifty years.
We thank the reverend gentleman
for postponing our exit for fifty
years. Our eyes are still good and we
can take in a lot of sights in that
length of time.
1t may be true, as he says, that
the women of today are bad
at least some of them are. But real
izing the enormity of our own mascu-
line sins, we are not throwing any
stones at the fair sex-not even at
the f1appers.
Then again, fifty years IS a long
time to wait for the blowup, or kickoff
Or whatever way we are to be snuffed
out.
They may be bad-we don't know
but we like 'em all, even in their
badness.
Well continue to take 'em as they
come, and crowd in as many Of those
fifty years as We can.
Three hearties for the women!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
MAYBE IT ISN'T SPRING FEVER

If you feel tired, languid, upset, :"
morbid, blue-if you have q sick head
ache-don't say Spring fever" and
let it go at that. Take a Foley Cath
artic Tablet tonight and you will feel
better in the morning. If your con-
dition is the result of disordered di-
gestion, there is nothing better. Sold
Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
KEEP AFTER THEM

Keep always before national and
state officials the fact that this coun-
try-and this community-needs hard
roads, and that there is no other way
in which we can pull ourselves out Of
the mud and onto the highway Of
progress.
If hard roads are worth having they
are worth going after, and if we don't
go after them it will be a long time
before we get them.
Sporadic kicking won't do any good
but quiet and determined insistencc
will eventually produce results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
By the Court,
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin,
In Circuit Court
For Wood County
Alfred c. Steenburg, Plaintiff,
Mabel S. Ball and Joseph Ball,
her husband, Perry Town Lot
and Improvement Co., a Cor
poration, and Stanley B. Sieg,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEND
ANTS
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after the
service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of service, and de-
fend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid and in case of your
failure SO to do, Judgment will be cen
dered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, a copy of
which is herewith served upon you.
Naylor & McCaul, Plaintiffs
Attorneys
P. O. Address, Tomah, Monroe Coun-
ty, Wisconsin.
April 13 May -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

The British government is report
ed to be ready to pay the interest on
the war debts due the United States,
but we doubt it. They don't do any
thing rash over there
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin,
In Circuit Court
For Wood County.
Alfred G. Steenburg, Plaintiff,
VS..
Mabel S. Ball and Joseph Ball,
her husband, Perry Town Lot
and Improvement Co., a Cor
poration, and Stanley B. Sieg,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEND
ANTS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

THEIR GIVEN, That all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said County Court
at the Court House in the City of
Wisconsin Rapids, in said County and
State, on or before the 18th day of
August, A. D. 1922, or be barred.
Dated April 18th, 1922.
By the Court,
W. J. Conway, County Judge
B. M. Vaughan, Attorney for Peti-
TONERS. P. 0. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis
April Ii April q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Large numbers of Russians are
said to be resorting to cannibalism to
escape starvation. That ought to in
crease their value in their own estima-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

The First Lady of the Land COM
plains that posing for so many news
paper photographers is tiresone Job.
There's always a time 20 quit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

If certain congressman are deter
mined to destroy our heaviest armor
we suggest that. they include their
own hides.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

It will soon be time for dad to perch
himself on the back fence and watch
mother plant the garden.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

An undertaking is never difficult to
the fellow who is not willing to con-
slider it so.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Anyone mage tout of trouble by
the simple expedient of hitting upon
the right plan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
State of Wisconsin,

State Of Wisconsin,
In County Court
For Wood County
In the Matter of the Estate Of
Lucy E. Woodwork, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
at term Of the county court to be
held in and for said county at the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Judge Day may now retire upon
his laurels. He has broken into ma
tional print.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

A woman with pretty leg can
dispense a mob quicker than a squad
of police-if she walks away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

There is one thing woman can
never forgive in her husband, and
that is to kiss the other woman more
often than he does her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Every mans life is his own pro
vided he is not henpecked or a pOlit-
zeal appointee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

It would appear, however, that
someone has been taking liberties
with the Liberty bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

The august Senate poses as a dig
nifed body-the only thing below par
being the body and the dignity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Brainless people are fortunate.
They are never troubled with brain
storms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

If the truth must be told, the cry
ing need of the country is to quit
crying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

The best way to convince a woman
against her will is to swear that she
is right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Since it has out grown the bootleg
stage, we ought to call it by another
name
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

The fellow who is 'boss Of his own
home" generally bears the earmarks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

According to local oracle the pest
time to kill fly is before it begins
to fly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Do the right thing and you won't
go wrong.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Some people are experts at getting
into trouble and keeping out of jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Some men never kick. They find
it more profitable to work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Some men are great at staggering
until they turn towards home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Anyone can get out Of trouble by
life by steering clear of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
Sell Your Hammer and Buy Horn
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

Some people are never keen on the
borrow. They always pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

A jail is of no value as long as it
remains empty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

It's not trouble for pretty woman
to marry for money, but it's whale
of job to extract it from tight
wad husband.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Paw, what's a waiting list ?"
"A telephone directory, my son."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin
In Circuit Court
For Wood County.
Alfred c. Steenburg, Plaintiff,
VS..
Mabel S. Ball and Joseph Ball,
her husband, Perry Town Lot
and Improvement Co., a Cor
poration, and Stanley B. Sieg,
Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO
THE ABOVE NAMED DEFEND
ANTS
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within twenty days after the
service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive Of the day Of service, and de-
fend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid and in case of your
failure so to do, judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, a copy of
which is herewith served upon you.
Naylor & McCaul, Plaintiffs
Attorneys.
P. 0. Address, Tomah, Monroe Coun-
ty, Wisconsin.
April 13 May Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20

Live merchants advertise because
they want the people to know Of the
goods they have to sell, especially il
more than ordinary values are offer
ed.
People read the ads because they
want to know where they can buy to
best advantage, and this can only be
determined by knowing what the mer-
chants have to offer.
The local paper is the medium be-
tween seller and buyer
The one should use it, and the 9TH
er should read it.
Funny sin't it? Yet it doesn't seem
to raise laugh.
Political factions will accuse each
other of every conceivable crime dur
ing ali election, and then forget all
about it after the votes are counted.
They will even take long swig from
the same bottle.
If they were convicted Of one-tenth
of the crimes charged against them
there wouldn't be jails enough in the
country to hold them.
But it seems to be the way Of hui
man nature.
And most of US are human.
When a movement is undertaken fo1
the benefit of this town every citizen
has a right to his own opinion, and
there can be no valid objection to &C
cording him such right.
The opposition, however, should
come out in the open and make THEN
objections known, in order that weak
points may be given due consideration
1t is only by such means the objection
able features can be corrected or e.
minated.
The man who opposes in secret anJ
works under cover does more harm
than good, both to himself and to the
community.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-04-20
SHE FINDS THEM VERY GOOD

May Is