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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Asbes With Stable MANURE.

1t may seem strange to advise APP
plying wood ashes unleached to stable
manure just before it is plowed under.
Yet this is often good thing Ia do.
Wnlie exposed to the air, especially
If the manure be wet so as to leach the
ashes, there will be some loss of am
monia. But SO fast as the manure and
ashes are turned under, this waste of
ammonia ceases. The ashes cause the
manure to ferment rapidly, and in con
tact with the soil none of the ammonia
will be lost. In fact. much of it will
combine with the potash in the ashes,
forming a nitrate of potash. which is
the most effective manure known.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Convicts Work unsarded.

The anomalous spectacle of a large
gang of penitentiary convicts working
in the open with no officers or armed
force 10 guard them is presented every
day al Yuma, Ariz. They are camped
on the Colorado River, little above
Yuma, to be exact, and they are en-
gagged in cutting wood for the territory.
None of them escape. None try to es-
cape. Why do they stay? Because
each man guards the other. Each man
is a "short termer," none of them hay
ing more than Il year yet to serve. All
are allowed Il rebate for the work they
do. When a convict has cut two cords
of wood he has earned q days rebate
on his term but should one of the gang
escape then every man in the gang loses
all rebates. Thus each man becomes
his brothers keeper in a more practical
sense than the beautiful theory is often
carried out among Recommendations
Globe Democrat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
TOMBSTONE s1E TO-DAY.
The Famous Mining Camp, Where,
Fortunes We're Easily Made,

Fortunes We're Easily Made.
There never was another camp in the
Southwest like that of Tombstone in
1879 and 1880. Indeed, there have been
very few similar conditions In the
world. For over seven months the
daily output of the precious metal av-
eraged about $4,000. Over dozen
men went Shere penniless and came
away worth over 100000 in less than
year. and six or seven men struck it
rich and sold out for over S1,000,000
each. Fully half the population walk
Ell hundreds of miles TO get there. No
railroad ran through Southern Arizona
In those days, and the awful Colorado
and Mojave deserts had to be crossed
In wagons or on foot by the multitudes
OF fortune seekers from California.
Desert sand storms were encountered,
and for days travellers to Tombstone
endured temperature of over 13o de-
gress in the shade. Many man died
on the hot, sandy plains. Miners on
their way to the new camp from the
East and South toiled across the Ari-
iona alkali plains through immense
cactus areas, and risked their lives in
the then hostile land of the Apache
Indians.
When Tombstone was reached there
We're new priyations and more physi-
cal distress, for the greater number.
especially for those who had FASTENED
from offices, stores, shops, clerkships
and the pastors study. Over one
third of the men in camp had very
little money, or none at all, and knew
no way of earning it except by the
hardest kind of manual labor, to which
they were unused. 1t cost 81 a night
to sleep In a dirty, rough pine bunk.
Water sold at 20 cents gallon. n
small dish of beans at 80 cents, tallow
candles at two bits (25 cents, common
overalls at So each, smoked hams at
Sl2 each, and cowhide boots were dis
posed of as fast as they could be haul
ed into camp across the desert from
Los Angeles, for $50 a pair. In 1881
all the TOMBSTONE mines that paid
well were in the hands of few per-
sons, and the population of the place
had gone down from 10000 to 5000.
In 1888 the mines, with two exceptions,
began to peter out, and the population
dropped to 5000 Since then it has
gone down slowly to less than 1000
souls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
STATE BANK REPORT.
Improvement in General Business
Noted in Examiners Renort.

Improvement in General Business
Noted in Examiners Report.
The fifth semi-annual report of State
Bank Examiner Kidd shows gratifying
increase in the business of the banks,
which is an indication of general in
crease in business. The total number Of
State, private and savings banks in the
Nov, was 241. an increase of three in six
months. Of these 100 are State banks,
10 private banks and only one--at Be
loit-a savings bank, A summary of the
statements of all these banks shows the
total resources to be SAC, 1913, 5409S, an
increase of $3,531 ,401.14; the total loans
and discounts. $27,141, G04,77, an increase
of $1,3S7 ,203,40; capital. S7,907 1884 80;
surplus and profits, $3.50, 22917; depos-
its, $50, 579, 3S7.9G, an increase of So, Ali
2SS.7Si available cash reserve, Sf3,030,-
06T.07, an increase of $1,000, S61.15.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
A E;dUefy H0rSa-

A fidgety horse usually has the tail
like the ears, always in motion; when
about to kick the tail is drawn down
ward between the legs; when the ami
nal is fatigued or exhausted then it Is
dropping and frequently tremulous
and with some horses, when galfoping
it is swung about in a circular manner
Or dashed from side to side. There can
scarcely be any doubt also that, like
the tail of birds, 1t assists in the
NAL is galloping III small circle, or
rapidly turning round corner, 1t Is
curved to the inner side.-Massachu-
sets Ploughman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
SAILORS, SEWING MACHINES.
They Are Hand Machines and DIVINE
by the Men,

AhGS VtaLkts 4AdGntnG6 ana OWneu
by the Men.
Visitors on board war vessels in the
navy yard will Fery likely see among
the sailors scattered about the decks
smoking, talking, and so ON, sailor at
work with sewing machine. 1t is a
hand machine, and has pretty heavy
base, so that 1t can be set down OIL deck
and worked easily without shifting ITS
position.
The machine is owned by the man
working 1t. On big ship like, for ex-
ample, the battleship Indiana, carry
Ing a crew of 400 men or more, there
would probably be found as many as a
dozen sewing machines; on third rate
cruiser, a smaller vessel, such, for IL
lustration, as the Detroit, there will be
apt to be four or five sewing machines.
The machines are oftenest owned by
.sailmakers and sailmakers' mates, but
they may be owned by sailors; any man
on the ship might have a sewing ma
chine If he wanted TO.
Space Is valuable on vessel, and SO
ohAy manu- hidNulHt'S GFE tliONeu, anu
to bring machine aboard permission
must be got froi-- the commanding Off
Ger. 1t is not to be supposed that every
man in -ae ship would want a sewing
machine; IS matter of fact, compar-
atively few men do, and those who
want to take one aboard are not likely
to find any difficulty in the way.
A sailor who has . sewing machine
makes and repairs garments for HIM
self and he does work for others for
pay. here are not so many sewing
machines on the vessel of the new navy
as there We're on those of the old; the
sailor nowadays makes up less of his
own outfit than he formerly did; he
draws more completed articles from
the Government; but there is still
plenty of work to be done aboard ship
with sewing machines, and some money
to be made with them vet.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Ample work at Double Paw.

Twelve thousand men, three times more
than at this time last year. are now en-
ployed in the. numbering districts of north
ern Wisconsin. Even then the demand
far exceeds the supply. in consequence of
which there has practically been Il donb-
ling of wages. The scale of Pay at pres
ent runs from $50 to $50 Ter month, be-
sides board, according to the lire of work
performed. Last year the scale ranged
from IS to $40, while hundreds received
only their board for their labor and were
glad TO get even that. Experienced men
command BITTER wages than they ever re-
ceiyed before. and inexperienced men,
many of whom never before saw Il tree
felled, receive tirst-class laborng mems
pay for the reason that there are no 9TH
ers to offer their services for less or for
nothing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
The Coming Farmer.


The man who has worn out his farm
will have his mind somewhat worn,
and it will need overhauling before
success will be fully reached in reno
waiting the soil. The farmers mind
must be fed first, the food for the mind
is education. When the farmer has y
longing for more knowledge than he
gains each week from these columns,
then we have awakened in him spirit
of investigation to find out how to re-
store to his soil it's lost crop capacity.
He will begin TO invest in stock and he
will become more of & fiesh-growing
farmer and seller instead of a grain
seller. Instead of selling his capital
(soil fertility with the grain he manu-
features the grain into flesh, builds up
his farm and gets on in the world
more contented. The young farmers
are becoming our reading farmers.
They consider as a part of their equip
mens the knowledge of soils. the value
and blending of feeds and the scientific
rotation of crops. The farm Is his
bank, the soil his working capital, and
with well-fed mind and soil he will be
prosperous and contented.-Farmer
Guide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
A Seeker for Fame.

Mrs. Harube-Zekiel, don't you want
me to git another bottle of them cast
iron bitters when go to town for your
rheumatic?
Mr.. Hafube-No, guess better try
something else. They done me power
of coed before, but don't s'pose they'd
print my picter in the paper again
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Refundinu scbep,e DeIavcd.

The plan adopted by the West Superior
City Council for refunding $1,000000 of
the city's Indebtedness was temporarily
thwarted by an injunction served OH city
officials by the Endion Improvement
Company, local corporation and an I'M
successful bidder as refunding agent. The
city has about 100000 of bonds past due
or coming due which cannot be met The
injunction will be heard Jan. 20. In the
meantime the matter will be at stand
still.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by II; us
Catarrh Cure.
L. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. 0.
We the undersigned have known f. j. Cheney
cally able 10 carry out any obligations made by
their firm
WEST g. TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAS 4 MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Caiarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

poles or rails over it, and entirely GOV
cred with straw o. corn fodder, Is sug-
gested by the New England Farmer as
a very good, warm shelter at slight
expense. The satisfaction of having
stock comfortable will alone amply re-
pay the cost of It, Such a shelter will
answer for poultry. pigs or any kind of
farm stock. Years ago it was thought
the proper thing to winter stock around
the straw stack, ito harden them," but
opinions have changed, and every one
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Value of the Farm.

Waldo f. Brown, in the Cincinnati
Gezette, says for ten years past he has
estimated what his farm was worth
to his family, and finds that at fair val
uation the farm was paying over pei
cent on the investment, If only enough
were sold to pay taxes, insurance and
hired help. In OTHER words, with a
family of eight persons to be fed, the
farm, valued lit $1,000, was furnishing
what would cusr, ii bought in market
from $500 to $500 namely fruit. veg.
etables, poultry and dairy products,
breadstuffs and meats, all of best quail
ity and furnished in abundance
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Cor, stnI,<s and CIover Hav.

On most farms in this country either
clover hay or cornstalks Is the main ra-
ton for foddering farm stock during
the winter. These are. everything
considered, the cheapest foods that the
farm can produce, the advantage of
the corn being that it will grow a
greater bulk than can be grown Of
ANYTHING else. The clover has an equal
advantage in the fact that wherever it
is grown the soil is Increasing in fer
tility. 1t Is economy TO feed clover
md corn stalks together. as each will
supplement the deficiencies of the 9TH
or. and more of both will be eaten and
digested.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Fertilizers for Berries.

Nitrate of soda Is a valuable fertil-
izer for strawberries and raspberries
it should be applied with powdered
phosphate of lime. This application to
strawberries will sometimes triple the
yield The berries are larger in size,
handsomer in color, more solid and
finer in flavor. Ordinary manure will
not produce such results, as it is not
converted into plant food until after
the demand of the fruit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Insecticides.

The Massachusetts experiment sta
ton, after very thorough tests of in
secticides and fHngicides, only recon-
mends bordeaux mixture for fungus
diseases, paris green for biting insects,
kerosene emulsion for sap suckers,
soap, salt and sulphur washes for
scales. and pyrethrine or insect powder
and white hellebore for certain condi-
tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Try Grain-o, TRY Grain.o,

Ask your grocer to-day to show you
package of GRAIN-0, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The chill
dren RAY drink without injury as well as
the adult. All who try it like il.
GRAlN-O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha and Java, but it is made from
pure grains. and the most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress One
fourth of the price of coffee. 15c and 25c
per package, sold by all grocers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
IMpRorEp sAw-BucK.

stick with ones knee while the stick is
being sawed. The sketch, which or
iginally appeared in the American Ag-
whose construction is seen at glance.
The rod is of steel, so that it can be
bent tightly over the wood. The pegs
and the ratchet permit its use with
either large or small sticks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Fifteen Decisive Battles,

The following are the battles de
seribed by Prof. Greasy on the "Fiftee1
Decisive Battles of the WoHd:' Mara
thon, 400 b. c.; Syracuse, 4l3 B. c.
Arbela, Oct. /, 1871 b. c., Metaurus, POI
B. c.; Teutoburg, A. d, 8; Chalons, A.
d. 451; Tours, Oct. 10, A. d. 1872, Has,
tings, Oct. IA, A. d. 1906; Orleans, April
20, A. d. 1929; Spanish Armada, July,
A. d. 1888; Blenheim, Aug. 10, A. d.
1904; Pultowa, July S, A. ID. 1909; Sara
toga, Oct. II, A. Il. 1777; yalniy, Sept.
20, A. D. 1892; Waterloo, June is, 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

At Genesee, burglars broke into the
general store of ID. l.. Edwards & Son,
blowing open the outside door of the safe.
They did not succeed in getting into the
inside box. They took considerable mer-
chandise with them. The robbers also
broke into the store of r. c. Mason and
took cash to the amount of so. They
left on handcar.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
GrIDies of Alcoholism.

Lille Eisenhut, IL years of age, died
at Milwaukee of alcoholic poisoning, and
the police are trying to learn where she
obtained the liquor. Early in the even
ing she left her home, where she lived
with her stepmother, to attend dance.
Before morning, however, she attended
three dances and reached home at 4
O'Clock, accompanied by young man
who is unknown to her stepmother.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Tremendous Exodus to the y1opd;k

Tremendous Exodus to the KIondike.
Despite the warnings of those who have
been on the spot, and predict suffering in the
Klondike region, thousands of adventurous
Americans are vending their way thther-
ward. All OF them should he pro vided with
that medicinal safeguard, Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which warns and noNrlshes the
system, and prevents malaria, rheumatism,
kidney trouble, besides remedying liver COM
plant, dyspepsia and constipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Feed Fowls SLOWLY.

The great trouble with most fowl
fanciers is that in their zeal to promote
egg production they feed too heavily,
and the fowls fatten instead of laying.
Corn also is bad feed for fowls, es-
pecially If shelled and thrown where
the fowls can eat it as rapidly as they
can pick it up. If one person shells by
hand an ear of corn and throws it
among thirty or fifty fowls the active
ones will get it fully as FAST as they
should The better way is to mix the
grain and small grain as well among
cut straw and let the fowls earn their
living by scratching for II.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Timkins-Hello, Simkins! What are
you doing with that big book under
your arm?
Simkins-Oh, that's an unabridged
dictionary I'm taking home. A young
laov from Boston is to be the guest of
my sister for q counle of weeks"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

In winter cream rises slowly, and
much of it fails to ripen as 1t should.
The ripening is known by its turning
slightly acid, without becoming bitter
cream SHOULD be put into the churning
That taken f,um the pans latest will
not be ripeneL. and its butter fats will
all be wasted unless they are saved by
churning the buttermik. The loss from
this cause Is much greater in many
small diaries than those operating them
SuDnose
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Fools-A class of people that use
men work for q living.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Creamery shark.

The creamery shark is again ut
work in New York State. What is a
creamery shark? He looks like d man
on the outside, and he car talk like a
monograph. He goes about trying TO
interest farmers in building co-opera-
i've ereameries. His favorite plan Is
10 interest some prominent citizen
by offering him a number of shares, of
the stock. Then the two worthless go
about getting farmers 10 sign a con
tract agreeing to buy a certain mum
Der or shares. The contract usually
calls for an expensive plant, and in the
END the farmers find themselves sad
dled with an outfit costing from % to
40 per ce.N. more than reputable deal
ers would charge for it. The creamery
shark thrives on deception and fraud.
Ills chief argument is that by saving
advertising anu ether expense J, he IS
able to give farmers cheaper rates fo..
goods handled bv old-established firms.
Our advice is rever to buy without first
corresponding With manufacturers of
long standing New Yorker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

The passion for gaming which was
prevalent in the days of Queen Anne
went on steadily increasing during the
reigns of the three Georges. The Gen
tleman's Magazine for 1853 tells Us that
His Majesty played at st. James Pal
ace on Twelfth Night for the benefit of
tho groom porter. Fortune favored the
royal family; the Duke of Cumberland
won $1,000" The spirit of gambling
was by this time no longer confined to
the court; It had broken loose over the
whole land. The taste was universal,
and alike INDUCED in by both men and
women.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
A Search Watchman.

Searchiights are now used to illumin-
ate at night the grounds of the Jersey
State prison to prevent the escape of
prisoners. 1t is reported to have been
effective in preventing the escape of
prisoners in several instances.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Sweet Thinm-

Mr.. Wallace dmpressively)-Ah. here
is another story of man who killed
himself because his home was unhap-
py.
Mrs. Wallace tsweetly)--And did that
make his home happy or does the ia
per say?-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

W h e Ell at both
ends. There Is Il
support on which
to set the clothes
basket and a small
rainproof box for
h 0 ! d ing clothes
pins. One can thus
set tile basket of
clotnes down and
proc e e d to pin
{ b e m Il p o n the
lower line. moving
the line along as
fast as the clothes
ono ,N-N ,NN~ 10
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Pya Fo- psrs

Rye is extensively used In North Eu-
rope for pig feeding. In Denmark,
where it is fed exclusively, it mas the
reputation of producing the same
amount of pork from given weight as
barley. The quality of the pork pro-
nslced is nearly as good as that made
from barley, which stands at the head
Of the list for producing pork meats of
the finest quality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Died at a Grave.

Edward +. Doane, Grand Army man
of La Crosse, dropped dead at the grave
of Erwin Chamberlain, eomrade, whose
funeral he was attending. Doane was q
soldier iI Company ID, Fourteenth Wis
consin Volunteers,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Had to Show Her Dresses.

When Sarah Bernhardt went to vi
emma she was compelled before playing
TO appear before the official judges in
nj the dresses she was to wear in the
plays produced in the Austrian capital.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

as severely cold weather, continued
rams and other obstacles are to be met.
out there Is much work put off until
spring that could be done in winter. In
cue spring, as soon as blowing and
piahting must be performed. dozens of
1ons come up to be done In hurry, and
an seem TO need attention at once. 1t
y then that the farmer finds that he
mas peen negiectful and failed to pre-
pare Tor spring. Wagons are to iron.
repairs are required for implements.
SEED Is 70 be procured and fertilizer
must De purchased. At the same time
every other farmer is busy and can
render no assistance, while merchants
VINO nave many orders on hand cannot
supply the needed articles promptly.
me way to make the spring operations
easier and save time Is to do as much
10 lghten the spring work as possible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Tive bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton cured me of a bad lung trouble.-Mrs.
j. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar. 26
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

A Wood-Sawing Device.
Saving wood is hard work at the
best. No small part of it's irksoMeness
is the necessity of holding down the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
Dispose of Unprofitable Cow,

The Toronto Globe says a Canadian
farmer who kept twenty-four cows and
two hired men, tested his cows with
the Babcock test and found that eight
were Improbable. He disposed Of
them and let one hired man go, and at
made as much money from the sixteen
as from the twenty-four Now he has
got down to twelve good cows, and ex-
poets as much from. them az he made
from twice that number Now he can
increase up to his original number as
fast as he can find or grow good COWS.
and increase his profits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12
1t Keeps the Feet Dry and Warm

And is the only cure for Chilblains
Frost Bites, Damp, Sweating Feet,
Corns and BunionS. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

Low heads for trees are preferred by
some. as they lessen the work of har-
yesfing the crop and enable the grower
to combat insects with advantage, but
closer cultivation can be given when
the trees are tall and the lower branch
es trimmed off.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-01-12

An ordinance in Newborn, n. c., pro-
hiblts any one, proprietors and employ
es included, from going in or out Of a
place of business between Saturday
midnight and Sunday midnight.