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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Setting rnsts.


1t is not a good plan to set posts late
J n the fall, as digging the soil at that
time makes it porous, and the post viii
be heayed out by frost the following
winter. At whatever time the post is
set the soil should be well packed
around 1t, and if for a fence the boards
should be nailed on as soon as 1t is set,
so that they may not be warped out of
place. Gate posts which have TO sup
port a gate should be protected from
sagging by digging a trench back of
the gate and fastening in the posi- a
stake the length of the trench and Gov
ering 1t with earth. This will be much
better protection than stakes leaning
against the post, which only help to pry
1t up, as the stakes are themselves lift
ed up by frost and act as a lever to
raise the post they lean against.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

Have o seen the brilliant halo
Circling round the farmers brow?
Have you noted that the combines
Hold no terrors for him now?
Great red dragons, octopuses
And such things are now endured
Ram is falling over Kansas,
And the corn crop is assured.
have you heard the distant swapping,
Waited on the breeze of late,
AS the Kansas corn is shooting
Upward at a rapid rate?
livery stalk bears twins or triplets.
Which bid fair to be matured;
Look out for a record breaker
Kansas corn is now assured.
Even Kansas hens are cackling
In a chorus of delight.
AND the beef steer and his sister,
And the swine, smile at the sight:
Wnlle the thrifty Kansas farmers,
BY no sophistry allured,
Figure up their gains by millions,
For the corn crop is assured.
abilene Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
WHITE EXPECTS TO DIE.
of Clay County Says He Will
SureIy Be Killed

John Feland, a prominent eastern Ken
lucky politician, says that while at Lex
ington he met and had a long talk with
Beverly White, sheriff Of Clay County,
from whose house Tom Baker was assas-
sinated while being guarded by the State
troops.
Sheriff White told me-" said Feland,
chat ne knew his days on earth were
numbered. He was confident that some
of the Baker crowd would kill him just
as soon MS Il good opportunity was pre-
sented. He added, however, that he was
prepared for the worst and touched his
belt, in which he carried two huge Colts
revolvers and a bowie knife. White re-
marked that he might leave Clay Coun-
ty, but for the fact that all of his rela-
tiyes and property are located there"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
officers of

At GAINESVILLE, the Wisconsin Pharma-
ceutical Association elected officers as fol-
lows: President, Charles Spencer, Wau-
paca; yice-presidents, +. B. Heimstreet,
GAINESVILLE; J.. III. Camps, Appleton; sec
rotary, Henry Rollman, Chiffon; treasur-
er, w. p. Clarke, Milton. The ladies'
auxiliary met and elected these officers:
President, Miss Martha James. Oshkosh;
vice-president, Mrs. II. j. Washburn,
Palmyra; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. A. A.
W~oolheiser, South Wayne. The associa-
ton will meet at Waupaca next year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Milking in Ely Time.

The perpetual switching of a cows
tail into the mixers face and eyes is
extremely annoying, aside from the
liability of getting dirt switched from
the tail into the milk pail. Some milk
ers tie the COWS tail to her leg, but the
flies make the COW so uneasy that she
will soon switch her tail loose, or else
will break into q run. The best way
to keep flies from cows Is TO rub ii little
grease owe their back and sides, and
Il very little will be enough. Then
spread over her branches cut from the
trees, allowing the green leaves to ex-
tend down her sides. The mixer can
then milk in comfort. 1t will need a
fresh branch every two or three days,
keeping it IN water when not used as a
shade for the COW.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Shire Stallion oTraitorv

The shire stallion Traitor, 154O1, was
foaled In 1893, bred by Lord Hothfield,
and is the property Of Mr.. X. w. Hud-
son, Danesfield, NARROW, Buckingham
shire, England. His sire was I%nsurgent
1166S, dam Bonny Duchess by William
the Conqueror 2343. lie has won the
following prizes: 1897, third London
shire horse show; 21-guinea cup Cam
bridge County show; 1898, third Peter
borough; first, Bath and West at Car
diff; first, Wiltshire County at Swim
dom; first and champion, Royal Coun-
ties at Portsmouth; second, Royal Ian
cashire at Blackburn; first and Shire
Horse Society's silver medal for best
entire, Gloucester County at Chelten-
ham,; and first East Berks at Maiden
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Female Footnod Ia CAUGHT

The female footpad has appeared in
Milwaukee. When arrested on a charge
of stealing a diamond pin and $1S in
money from her employer, Louis Lindow
of the Wisconsin Hotel, she gave the
name of Erica Klooscernayer. She is %
years old and said she came here from
Chicago. She carried a big revolver, fully
loaded, and said she knew how to use
it, and when she was searched the dia-
mond pin was found in her stocking, al
though she denied having stolen it and
could not tell how it got there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
The Crescent curcuiio Mark.

Wherever a fruit Is stung by the cur
culio a crescent-shaped mark is left
that gradually deadens the portion Of
fruit enclosed, so that the sap will not
fow so freely. This deadening of the
fruit will extend to the stem and loosen
its hold. Inside this crescent mark the
curculio egg will be found. IT used to
be supposed that the curculio could not
lay its eggs without making this mark.
1t does not at least, but the two opera
tions are entirely separate. Instinct
teaches the little trick" to deaden the
skin in order to stop the flow of juices,
which might flood ana destroy the egg
she is about to lay. This d~eadening of
the skin causes the fruit to rlpen pre-
maturely, so that when the egg matches
the worm has ripened instead Of green
fruit to feed upon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION.
French Discovery that Is Said to Have
Proven Effective.

A new remedy for tuberculosis devei-
oped in France has been reported to the
State Department by United States Com
mercial Agent Atwood at Roubaix. 1t is
Il treatment called to the attention Of
the Academy of Medicine BY DR.. Mendel,
and consists in the daily injection into
the bronchial tube5 of essence Of eucalyp-
tus, thyme ana cinnamon, held in solu-
ton in olive oil. The oil in descending
slowly comes into contact with the walls
of the tube and upper lungs. The gas set
free saturates the air in the lungs and
acts on the mucous membranes, In six
teen casts treated after one or two weeks
there was in all a lessening or complete
cessation of the cough or expectoratiol
as well rs u return of sleep, appetite and
strength,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

hole at the top and down this drop live
Goals. When the fire is well burning
within, V the bole at the top. Be
careful to keep all holes, except at the
bottom, closed till the wood is well
charred; then uncover and pile to one
side.
Corn cobs burned In the same way
are almost a necessity in the poultry
yard or pig pen. Wherever pigs or
chickens are kept the spring bonfres
of brush and litter should be to make
charcoal, by smothering the fire and
the remains saved for the runs or
pens, or Ia the absence Of live stock for
the garden beds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
After Wisconsin Brewerics.

There are two combinations which are
endeavoring to secure control of brewery
interests in Fox river valley. One is
that of the Fox river combine, which
will purchase plants, and the second,
which will seriously conflict with the for
mer and will include Wisconsin brew
cries of over 100 barrels capacity, Mil
waukee breweries being included. This
association will not purchase plants, but
by signed contracts will force n r~estora-
ton of prices and will crush out COMPETE
ton of smaller concerns.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
DCWIE SEEKS REVENGE.
Head of Zion Scores Chicago News
and DOCTORS

Head of Zion Scores Chicago News.
paper and Doctors.
John Alexander Dowie vented his
wrath against the doctors and the news
papers Of Chicago Sunday in an address
before a large meeting at Zion Taber-
naele. The fierce abuse, in languag.
most foul, had for its purpose revenge
against the doctors because they caused
the arrest of one of the elders of his
church and one of its members for NAL
practice and criminal negligence in the
case OF Mrs. Flanders, who died recent,
~. The newspapers and their employees
We're scored for reporting the affair. He
mentioned II after another Of the news,
papers and told of wrongs they had done
70 him. He accused all of lying and call
ca reporters as a whole a d~isreputable
set, qualifying the term with numerous
foul adjectives.
Of Joseph Medill he said: Joseph Me-
diil was a wicked man. He was a bad
man. He lied about Zion
of Mr.. Flanders, the husband of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Devices for Harvest,nx Corn.

NOT every man knows how to stand
up a shock OF corn which will not twist
or lean into an unrecognizable mass
aiter 1t has had time to season. says
a writer In the Iowa Homestead, from
which the cuts are reproduced. When
l put up corn by hand | always use
a jack like that seen in figure l. Pull
the jack along to the place where the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Foresters' Meeting Is Over,

The second annual convention of the
Independent Order of Foresters, Illinois
jurisdiction, concluded at S~heboygan
with the election of the following officers,
all of Chicago: High chief ranger, Chas.
.. Jones, assistant count attorney of
Cook County; yice-ranger, John hiefer;
secretary, L. W. Saunders: treasurer, G.
,. Petrie, chosen for the eighteenth con
secutiye time: medical examiner, G.. w.
johnson. Chicago will be the next place
of meeting. OF the 252 delegates in the
convention, embracing the States of Illi-
nois, Indiana, Wisconsin and California,
$50 of them were from Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

BUILDING STARTS AGAIN,
The Strike of Chicago Briekmakers
Brought to a Close.

Building operations in Chicago and
Cook County have been resumed. The
strike of the brickmakera, which lasted
a week. Is off. Both sides claim the vic
tory. The men believe they have proved
their charge that the yard owners have
been in combination. They further claim
they have succeeded in breaking up the
brick trust" as they term it. On the
other hand, the manufacturers insist
there is no such combination and that
the strike has been q failure. In the en-
Engagements resulting from the strike, a
number of central labor bodies and con-
tractors associations became involved,
so that the cause for which the strike
was declared was completely lost sight
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
A WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
Girl May Have Erded Life-Oficers
FOR Foresters and Drnggists-Cap-
ture of a Female Robber-.Two Com
binations After Brewer;es,

The polio. of Kcnoslia are OF the opin-
ion tnat q young girl took her own life
by throwing herself into the lake near
mat city. The belief of the police is
based on a bundle which was turned over
to them and which two boys living along
the lake shore report that they found on
the beach. The bundle contained a dress
evidently belonging TO a girl about i
years of age. 1t was carefully folded
and on the outside of it was found a note,
as follows: My father and mother abus-
ed me and kept me working hard, so I
thought it best to end my life now. Here
is my dress. Good-hy. ALL"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

to me to be n very good thing for those
who make a business of using much
fodder annually in the feeding ration.
Sugar Beets as Green Food for Hogs.
The best root for hogs Is the beet. All
beets have more or less sugar, but it is
better to grow the sugar beet, even
though 1t may not yield so largely as
do the large, coarse varieties. There is
no time in the growth Of beets when
they are not acceptable food for hogs
confined to their pens. They are better
feed and more cheaply grown than clio
yer, considering the waste of the clio
yer when it Is either pastured or cut
and fed green. There is little nutri-
ment in clover until 1t gets into bios
son. If fed then, hogs will nose the
clover over TO get at The heads, and
will eat very little else But the whole
of the beet, including the leaves, will
be eaten, provided the leaves are fresh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Prisoner Iumns Into the Taxa

Fol- TIE second time within ii month a
man has attempted suicide by drowning
rather than be taken into custody by the
Milwaukee police. The first man did
drown, and Herman De Sell, aged A
years. broke away from an officer who
had just arrested him and jumped into
the lake at the foot of Erie street. In
gald Olsen, a member of the lighthouse
board and Il sailor, threw him a line, but
he refused to grasp it. Then Olsen jump
ed in after him, wound his man up in
the rope and he was hauled on shore not
much the worse for his bath.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

frunfnK the ounce Tree.
One of the reasons why ounce trees
do not produce more fruit Is because
they are not pruned properly. Usually
there are about every neglected ounce
tree q number of sprouts that start
either from the base of the trunk or
from injured roots near the tree. These
should be removed, and the work
should be done while the tree is in leaf,
as there will be less danger of new
sprouts starting up. Then when the
tree has been reduced to a single stem,
remove the short branches growing up
in a thicket in the center. Some of
these may have fruit on, but do not
spare them for that. If the ounce
tree has been long neglected, there will
be more or less dead limbs, which have
been so long shaded by foliage above
them that they have died. All these
should be cut out. Air and light are as
necessary to the ounce as to any tree
that grows.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

advanced to the front of the platform
and coolly answered, Il did not meas
ure them, but as nearly as | can remem-
Der, the exact height is three hundred
and sixty-one feet nine and a half
inches" No further questions were
aSEad
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Late Bcets.

Late beets are ~luxurles on the table,
and they may be obtained by sowing
seed now, but the ground should be
we'll prepared, rotted IN used and
fertilizer applied, so as to force the
young plants in growth. Only one
plant every three inches in each row
should be permitted, as they will not
thrive where the plants are too thick.
A few rows only win provide all that
may be wanted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Golf Ieggins,

The newest thing in bicycle or golf
leggins for both men and women is in
the fern of n ribbon handage. wound
about the leg in the same manner as II
bandage in the ease of an injury. 1t Is
made of very thin, nut tough, material.
about two inches wide and four yards
long. At the top there is a narrow
leather strap. with buckle, 10 he fas-
tened snugly about the leg. just below
the knee. 1t is said of these baudage
leggings THAI they tit more closely and
look heater than any other kind. while
they yield to every motion of the mus
cles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Child Is Dashed to Death,

A fatal runaway accident occurred on
the main thoroughfare at Marshfield. A
3-year-old child of w. l.. Little was dash
ed to death against Il telephone pole when
the horse attempted to turn a corner. The
father was the driver of the wagon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Charcoal on the Farm.

To make charcoal, says the Philadel-
phia Bedger, cat wood into four-foot
lengths. stand on end around light ma
terial and wood until there is a cord or
two. Cover with leaves or straw, with
an outside she'll of dirt. Mike draugnt
places around the bottom. Kcsvs %
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

During the season of the year when
most of the produce of the farm is be-
ing made ready for market, the farmer
should keep a sharp lockout for mar
ket reports of prices. The one who
does so will know how to sell more
intelligently and will have n great adj
vantage w him who ships his prod
uce to the commission merchant and
then waits for the returns" in order
to learn prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

When n man plants blackberries he
las 4 plantation that with care and
spraying with fungicides to prevent
blight a be kept for all time. 1t is
very hard to DOT out a blackberry
patch, as any n who has planted the
wild sorts and who wishes 10 change
for setter car testify.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

The uses of stakes tn prop a tree that
is o~vercrowded with fruit is univer-
sal. but progressive fruit growers no
longer believe in propping the trees,
preferring to thin out the fruit at an
early stage, and thus lessen the work
Of the tree. 1t should be the object to
grow choice fruit, instead of quantity,
so as to get better prices and avoid
shipping that which is not desirable in
market.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
MouItiug Fowls,

The moulting process Is one that de-
bilitates fowls. TONES or medicines
are unnecessary. A variety of food
should be given instead of the regula-
ton ration Of corn or wheat. In addi-
ton to being allowed the u of a gre 5
plot there should be given a pound Of
ground meat once a day to a dozen
hens. 1t requires about three months
for n fowl to go through the stage of
moulting, and the sooner they finish
the process the ooner will they begin
to lay. DC not sell off the hens that
begin early moulting, as they Will fin
ish before cold weather and be the best
winter layers. Do not keep too many
together and do not neglect to provide
dry quarters that are free from lice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Planting Young Trees.

If young trees are planted this fall
the proper method is to dig out 4 space
for the roots that viii allow sufficient
room for spreading. Do not apply man
ure to the roots, but use rich top soil.
If fertilizer is used let it be bone meal.
In the spring give a liberal application
of wood ashes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

Economical Though a Princess.
The Princess of Wales, though al
ways well dressed, has been known to
have a favorite costume altered several
times for further wear.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill of the doctors. They
may dose q patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. S. S. S. is the only cure
for this terrible affection, because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause of the disease and forces it
from the system.
7 was afflicted with Blood Poison, and the
best doctors did me no pnnd thnnph l +nok
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Growing of Potatoes.

1t Is conceded by all growers of pota-
toes chat while whole seed is expensive,
yet the most vigorous growth, largest
yields and best quality of tubers is pro-
cured by planting whole seed, Should
too many stalks appear they may be
trimmed out. Some varieties thrive
better on light soils and some on heavy
ground, for which reason new varie-
ties should not be entirely substituted
for old ones until tested.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
Pruning the Ounce Tree.

head. Traitor is a horse of great size,
weight and substance and excellent
quality.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

Consumption.
It's prevention and cure a speciality G.
dowKLL's MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INRTl.
rUTn. La Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23
VS. afflicted 4 ted with Blood Poison. and the

no good, tnOugn : TOOK
their treatment faith
fully. In fact, ! seemed
to get worse all the
while. / took almost
every social e d blood
remedy, but they didnot
Seem to reach the dis
ease, and had no effect
whatever. l was dis
heartened for it seemed
that l would never be
cured. AT the advice OF
o friend l then took
s. S. S., and began toim-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-08-23

medicine, and 1t cnred ne completely, build
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago, have meyer
yet had o sign Of the disease to return.
W. r. NEWMAN,
Stanton, Va.
It is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing q stiffness and swelling of the
joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely Wrecking the system.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-15
MISCELLANEOUS

BUTTER AND EGGS York, Dec.
IA : Butter-Receipts. 2,4l1 packages:
steady; Western diaries, 23G27c; June
creamery, 22Q251ac; factory, 151a@20c Eggs
Receipts, 6,152 packages; steady; West
ern, ungraded at mark, 16G2112c; Western
23Q24c, loss off,
Chicago, Dec a. = Butter-steady:
creameries, 16a25c; diaries, 16Q22c. Eggs
SEED MARKETs-Chicago. Dec. IA
The flax seed market was fairly strong
at the opening Thursday, but eased Of
before the close. At times prices were
higher than on Wednesday. Extensive
nervousness was the feature of the day
Receipts here were q cars, l car at Du-
luth and 20 cars at Minneapolis Cash
fax at $1.49, May at $1.48 and July at
81. 1910 per bu. Cash timothy seed closed
at $2.45 and clover seed at $8.25 per 100 lbs
Minneapolis flax seed quoted at $142
per bu.
14.-Coffee futures opened steady at to
10 points lower and ruled irregular with
weak undertone following disappointing
news from all foreign markets and under
quite active liquidation of coffee hereto
fore believed to be in the hands of strong
parties. Shorts increased their obliga-
lions and the foreign contingent sold also.
Receipts were moderate; warehouse de-
liveries about as expected. The market
closed steady at net decline Of to Is
points. Total sales, Is. 600 bags, including:
December at soc; January. 6.75Q5. 500:
March, .5.S5Q5 soc; May, 5,95G6c; June &c:
Spot coffee easier; No z, invoice 6%c:
No. Z, jobbing, nc; mild. barely steady:
Cordova, SQ1213c. Sugar-Steady; re-
fined, steady.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-15

animals are going lower. Veal calves
have been in good demand and selling
steady. Mixers and springers have been
little slow this week and, with the ex-
ception of an occasional very choice ami
NAL prices have ruled $3.50 to S. lower.
HOGS-The market opened this week
with one of the lightest days in the his
tory Of the yards and with prices shade
lower than last weeks close. Since then
receipts have been liberal and there have
been daily advances of prices until to-
day the market was g. strong 5 cents high
er, with the bulk of the good hogs 60
ing at $3.50 and a top of $3.971h for choice,
sorted punches to local butchers. Heavy
ends and pigs sold today at 1910 and So. rs,
the bulk going at the latter figure
SHEEP-The market has been brisk all
week, with fair receipts and quite a lit
tie stuff offered from the feeding pens.
There has been an upward tendency all
week on fat stuff until today, when
prices went down from 10 to Is cents. Fat
sheep are selling at $3.50 to $4.25, and fat
lambs IS to $5.25. Stock stuff steady and
in demand.
Very truly,
c. L. HAAS COM. co.