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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
CAREER OF ROOSEVELT.

Born in No. Is East Twentieth street,
on October 2,th, 1853.
Eight generations OF his fathers fam
lily lived there
OF mingled Dutch, Scotch, Irish and
French Huguenot ancestry.
Was graduated from Harvard in
1880 leader in college athletics and
with a well-traued mind
Studied law and in 1881 was elected
to the Assembly. Was reelected in
1888. 1884 and 1855.
introduced many reform measures
for New York City.
Was Republican candidate for Mayor
in 1866 against Hewitt and George.
Lost by 22.0o0 plurality
Member of United States Civil Ser
vice Commission under Cleveland.
Resigned in 1895 to become a Police
Commissioner OF New York.
Became Assistant Secretary of the
Navy in 1897.
Commanded the Rouc ! Riders in the
war with Spain
Was elected Governor Of New York
in 1898.
viii be elected Vice President of the
United States ip 1900
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.
Expect to Increase Their Plurality for
Mckinley bY 10000.

Expect to Increase Their Plurality for
Mckinley by 10000,
Minnesota Republicans are remarka-
bly, unanimous upon the issues of the
Presidential campaign and confident OF
the reelection of President Mckinley
There was not, in any quarter, n breath
of opposition TO his denomination He
is regarded as the logical leader of the
party upon the issues which SO signally
uiumphed in his first election, and
upon the new issues which have arisen
during his administration. The triumph
of sound money, the restoration of the
protective principle in our tariff laws.
followed by the restoration of prosperi-
ty, and the broad craftsmanship with
which the President hrs dealt with the
perplexing questions and conditions
growing out of the Spanish war, have
convinced our people that a change
would not be desirable ut this time
and that the best thing for the country
will be another four years of the same
Kind of policy. V 18th the same firm and
able hand at the helm of state.
Spedh cOuAuSHis VI Tue couulIlOnS
in Minnesota, and my observation as
sures me that substantially the same
conditions prevail in all the States that
went Republican n 1896. Minnesota
will repeat her magnificent Republican
victory of that year, and emphasize ii.
We lost our Governor in 1898 through
local dissensions. bat we elected all the
rest of the ticket and carried the Legls-
lature. There viii be no dissensions
in this State this year in regard TO any
candidate. and on the national ticket
we expect TO see Mckinley's plurality
of $3.50 four years ago Increased to at
least 10000. the Republicans Will
make Il clean sweep in Minnesota.
Ky ]. MURPHY,
publiShpr the Nfiunpanoffs Tribuna
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
KANSAS.
Total ......... $50 8o2.6 s4 S111, 89l. s3l
MISSOURI
Sss.219.s7o SIS, All, 465

Total ......... $sS,2f9.ST0 SIS, All, l63
Corn, oats, hay and potatoes show
the largest gains in both States. While
wool is not so much grown here as in
the far Western States, still the in
crease under protection in the value of
the clip has been satisfactory to those
farmers who raise sheep. In Missouri
this years cotton crop was worth al
most twice as much as ii was in 1896
under the Democratic administration
Lastly, an examination of the num-
Der OF bank depositors in Kansas and
Missouri is full of facts upon which
our citizens can congratulate them
selves. The figures are taken from the
last annual report of the Comptroller
of the Currency:
In the State OF Kansas there were
53,151 people who had bank accounts
in 1904; last year there were LOG. $40
bank accounts in that State. In 1894
the total deposits in Kansas amounted
to S17,147 ,1G0; last year the total
amount of the deposits was S33, 505. 10f.
There has been an increase of practic-
ally 100 per cent, both in the number
of people who had money to deposit in
the banks. and in the total amount of
money on deposit in Kansas.
In the State Of Missouri there were
III 1861 persons who had bank accounts
in 1884; last year there were 213.
bank accounts. In 1894 the total
amount of deposits in Missouri was
500, 921 .953. In 1890 the deposits in all
the banks of Missouri had increased to
S141, ZIG, 449. While the number of de-
positors in Missouri had increased by
30 per cent, the total amount of money
deposited had increased b. 100 per
cent
These facts and figures do not show
the increase in the business done at the
stores, mines and factories, nor the
larger amount Of wages paid to the
thousands of people who earn their
livelihood in these two States.
While the Democratic orators are en-
largins upon the benefits that will han
pen TO the country If a Democratic
President and Democratic Congress. be
elected this year, our citizens should
not neglect the blessings and prosperi-
ty which they have derived under the
Republican administration that is now
in power. 1t Is unwise to throw away
the substance for the shadow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
selectinc Seed Mheat.

This very good suggestion comes
from the Kansas Experiment Station,
and wheat growers should bear II in
mind 1t is also applicable to other
grain crops, as barley and oats. II Is
common among corn raisers to main
tain or improve given variety by Sc
lection of the seed. Ears showing de-
sirable characters are set aside, anu
furnish seed for the succeeding crop.
Though not so convenient, this method
can be applied with equal success 10
the selection of seed wheat. The Elk
pertinent Station of the Kansas State
Agricultural College is endeavoring to
breed UP improved varieties of wheat.
There is no reason why the simple
method of selection should not be APP
piled by the individual wheat raiser.
We would advise the following pro-
cedure: Before harvesting, the grower
should go into the wheat field and Sc
lect a number of the mos. desirable
heads The basis of selection depends
upon the wishes of the individual, but
is carried on as in the case of corn.
Usually it will be upon the basis Of
yield and quality. In this case the
heads selected should be large, well
formed, and with plump, uniform
grains. The grain derived from these
heads should be grown upon plot of
ground under the most favorable con-
ditions. The grain gathered from this
plot furnishes the seed for the third
year. But, before harvesting, a selec-
ton of suitable heads should be made
from this for the next seed plot. In
this way the seed is each year i'm
proved or at least maintained at its
present standard. The size of the seed
plot depends upon the total area of
wheat to be grown. Furthermore the
seed plot may be given much go
careful treatment than is applic to
the field. 1t is best to have the seed
plot within the main field so as - be
entirely surrounded by wheat. his
lessons the loss from grasshoppers and
other insects, and gives the plants bet
ter protection.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
M'KlNLEYs AmERIcANisM.
EnGlishmen DO Not Enthusc Over His
denomination.

EnGlishmen DO Not Enthusc Over His
denomination.
4 copyrighted London cablegram to
the New York Tribune says If there be
any doubt in the United States respect
ing English opinion of Mckinley and
Republican politics, it may be dispelled
by the reticence of the London and pro
yincial press respecting the work of
the Philadelphia convention. There are
few comments on it, and such as there
are have perfunctory sound. These
are not eulogies of Mckinley, ana thu
Republican party is not embarrassed
by English patronage or tlattery. The
party platform is described as moder-
ate and the nominations as good as the
circumstances permitted. The ne" .ssst
approach to compliment is the Specta-
tors remark that Mckinley is possibly
zoo much of politician, but that he
has won and receives International re
spect.
The English press is preocupied with
affairs in South Africa and China, and
has no space in reserve for n trivial in
cident in Anglo-Saxon history, such as
the election of a President by a nation
of eighty millions. Moreover, there are
no illusions here respecting either Pres
ide1t Mckinley or the Republican par
ty. Both are known to be downright
American, and not in any sense Eng
lish. President Mckinley is not sus-
pected of having ever made an apology
for Introducing the tariff bill which
bore his name, and the party which re-
nominated him. so far from repudiat-
ing protectionlsm, has reafiirmed it and
added to it subsidies Tor American ship
ping.
Nobody in England ever speaks of
McKinle as anything but an uncom-
promising champion Of American ideas
and policies. Hence his denomination
is received here without enthusiasm
and with quiet reserve, as possibly not
the best choice, but one which divides
the Republican party least,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

Why, says correspondent, shall not
each farmer in 1900 set aside a plot on
which to test seedlings of his own rails
ing or those secured from others: One
of the most interesting experiments is
starting new sorts Of grapes. Take
seed of any good variety, plant in bed,
and the second year transplant l have
secured from Concord all colors and
many very choice sorts. But it does
not so much matter what we work at
whether potatoes, corn, grapes. berries,
or beans--it gives great zest to farm life
to create new thing Start your boys
and girls on that line, and they will not
hate farm life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
The Mule Trade.

For January, 1900 there were export
ed 30 mules, against 53S head in
il AIRY, last year. Tie export of
mules for the seven months ended Jan
uary, 1900, comprises a total cf D, 264
head, against 1884 mules foi the cor
responding period in 1895, the former
valued at $1.947,214. and the latter at
$431, 372. Evidently the wars are of ad-
vantage to the horse and the mule
growers, and the end of the wars will
not end all, because the whole horse
and mule supply is reaching n low point
and it will take number of years to
catch up with the demand,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Notes About Geese.

a quiet. doci.e goose does better than
n shy one.
Geese are generally allowed to sit on
"A part of the second or third filters laid.
The eggs should be gathered as soon
after they ar, laid as possible to avoid
their being chihcd,
A goose is usually given IL eggs COR
Il sitting. although a very large one
might cover 13.
The fertile eggs usually hatch at the
end of IS or 80 days, hut a longer time
is occasionally required.
When each goose has her own nest,
she can easily be set at the end Of the
second or third litter. as desired.
The eggs should be kept in 4 moder-
ataly warm place, not too dry. and
should be turned over every day until
set
Children should never be allowed to
approach geese during incubation, as
they are capable Of in1icting serious in
jury.
rigs can he successfully Matched in
lncubators, but most Of the breeders
set the eggs under hens or geese.
The ganders should be left with the
geese during incubation They win re
main near the nest of their fayorite
and couragcously defend her from any
intrusion.
1t Is well to place food aud water
near the nest Of the sitting goose at
Matching sine. 50 that sac VIII be less
likely TO leave the nest before al the
cosiings are hatched
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Ont Hny.

Chemists ell US that oats cut for hay
contain as much nutritiye value as they
do when ripened, so far as the grain
itself goes; still there is loss by grain
rafting out when too ripe, and loss
of the feeding value of the straw in
ripening. We think every farmer who
grows oats for home use will find a
profit in cutting them while the grain
is in the dough-" or soft enough to
crush between the thumb and finger
and curing them hay. Both horses
and cattle eat til, greedily, leaving
no straw. and seem o keep in quite as
good working condition as If fed on
timothy hay and dry oats. 1t is saving
also of the labor of threshing, and there
may be another saying-they may be
harvested before they begin to rust BY
the way, how many know that the rust
oil the oats and that on the barberry
bush are Identical. and that to sow oats
near bunch or a hedge of barberries
is TO invite the rust to attack them. We
were told so many years ago. and we
have seen facts that seemed to prove it..
Exchange.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Sweet Potatoes,

Have any of the readers tried per-
fectly fiat culture for sweet potatoes?
We should as soon ridge up and soil
for onions as for sweet potatoes. EX-
perimenting along this line, we first
made beds . or 10 fee wide by back
furrowng On these beds the plants
yellow Jersay) were set out in rows SO
inches apal,. A small one-horse culti-
vator. supplemented by small amount
of hand work. kept the plants free from
weeds and in excellent condition until
the runners took full possession OF the
beds.
Later, it was found that even the bed
system was superfuous. and for some
years the ground is prepared as for
onions, the plants put in rows 33 inches
apart. At harvest time the vines are
cut between sets of three rows. and
with weed hooks and prong hoes rolled
like strips Of carpet into lunches and
dried for fodder. If you have never
tried sweet potato forage, well cured,
for your cows, horses and swine, there
IS a new experience in agriculture for
you.-Farmers' Advocate
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Concerning Fences.

The fences between pastures and Gull
tivated fields should be made strong in
the spring before the cattle are turned
out, but it is well to keep watch of
them at later times, especially if the
pasture grows scanty Then look
over the fence at field of corn or way
ing grain is temptation that should be
guarded against as it may not be cas-
lily resisted. Then in some localities
there are Il class of trespassers who
think little o. thu wing Il stone off the
wall OF letting down rail in the fence
to make an eIsier passage for them
selves when hoy go that way cunning,
fishing or bery-picking. Such parties
should be punished, but ii is not always
easy to detect them. W. hlye seen Il
half rod of stone wall that had been
thrown down. apparently 10 get out
some woodchuck or rabbit. and left as
if the ones who had done the mischief
thought there was no need of any wall
there.--American Cultivator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

That the utmost reliance
can BE placed upon iris
great medicine is fsSSE-
fled 10 by am army Of
grateful women who have
been helped by IL.
Mrs PinkEsaEsss who mas
fgse greatest and most
successful experience En-
ire world TO qualify hefs
will advise you free of
charge Her address is
lynn Mass. Write TO her.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Publisher the Minneapolis Tribune


Democrats used To say that Europe
would not buy American goods If we
barred out European goods by a pro
tectiye tariff. III 'he 1895 fiscal year.
under the Wilson bill. Europe bought
from rs to the extent of S634, 900 900
Last year under the Dingley protec-
tive tariff, Eurcpc's purchases amount
ed to $o50000.000 The balance TO the
credit of the protecti1 tariff vas $500.
00O,00G last year in orr trade with Eu,
rope alone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Washing Wool.

Sheepmen are quite generally aban-
doning the washing of wool on the
sheep or any other way. The price re-
ceiyed for washed over unwashed wool
is now not enough 10 pay for the work
aud for exposing the sheep from colds
from the water. The centrifugal ma
chimes that wash the wool 50 quickly
and thoroughly are too keen competi-
tors Of the shepherd. Perhaps the
washed wool is really little more val
liable, but if it is the buyer is unwhl-
ing to make inducements in the. way of
better prices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

1t is rs turaI for the hens to lay and
when th, Y do not produce eggs in the
summer or fail the cause should be in
vestigated. When eggs cease 10 come
in the farmer sells the melting hens,
which IS just where be makes his
greatest mistake. The ones to dispose
of are those that are fat and In high
condition If the poultry on the farm
have the attention given them that is
received by the cows the farmer would
soon learn 10 know more about his
docks and understand how to correct
his mistakes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

roots and leaves them bare TO he dried
up by the sun. A going over with a
heavy roller would press these roots
down into the soil and firm the soil up
TO them. so that they would take hold
again and grow. The more porous the
soil the greater the liability of frost
throwing and killing the roots of clover
and grass. Even the trampllng OF cattle
and sheep over field may help to save
the roots of the clover, though the roll
err is preferred. rs it can be made to
reach every part of the field.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Advertise?

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercuFy win surely debtIoy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering Il through tie mucous surfaces.
Sgeh articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. Is the
damage lucY VIII do Is tefOd to the good you
can possibly derive Ir0m ibefn. Halls Caiarrh
Cure manufactured by Il. ! Cheney & CO. Tole-
do o., contains no mercury. and Is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
Catarfh cure be sure you get the genuine. II Is
taken Internally. and made In Toledo, Ohio, by
4. T. Cheney 4 90. Testimonials free.
gg"S0ld by Druggists, price 75e per botEe q
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
KANSASAND MISSOURI
REMARKABLE PROSPERITY IN
THE TWO STATES.
Comparison of Gain in Wealth Lat
Ycsr-Higher Values of Live stock
aad Crops-Great Increase in Bank
t,D.posiss and in Depositors.

Missouri has gained S12Soo0,0oo in
wealth under this Republican admins
tration. The State of Kansas has gain
ed slmost $10o. 600 in wealth under
this Republican administration. These
substantial Facts, showing that greater
prosperity has visited Missouri and
Kansas during the hast three years,
should not Re forgotten by their citi-
zens during the campaign.
The democratic party is VIGOROUSLY
an anti-prosperlty party, and the farm
ers and wage-earners in Kansas and
Missouri must not allow themselves to
be led away by the false promises and
calamity bowling of their Democratic
friends. Our statements are from Off
cial figures and show the increase in
wealth IN these two States to be as fol-
lows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
onitc a Ilimcrencc.

DO not forget the following figures.
which relate 10 government receipts
and expenditures:
Excosz Of receipts. Harrson's
term ....... .-.a.- 80 SlJ8, $40. 3sG
Excess Or expenditure. Cleve-
lands term --..-.s.,.t.+s.4. jos, SGf $50
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

shown in the illustration. Two posts
are driven beside the tub and a wide
board nailed across, as shown. This
holds the trough firmly to the ground
and also separates the cattle while
drinking. The same plan can be used
with any shape Of trough Farm Jour
nal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

at.
daiis
recon-
We or
Iigest
ration
1t in
vcuTes
tbufp,
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91k3ues
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20.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Watering Trough.

Many pastures and farmyard water
ing troughs are half hogsheads set
upon the ground. They are in con-
slant danger OF being upset by the cat
tie. which also fight each other away
from the water plan to obviate. in
part, at least. both of these evils is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
pemocratic Duplieity.

The Tammany Mayor not only be-
trayed a public trust, but he fractured
his oath when he attempted to extri-
cate himself from the unpleasant pre-
dIezment. Yet his brother goes to
Kansas City as an antitrust delegate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
HTuIcs Valuable Now,

Mules are not kicking these days.
They find they are better appreciated
and better treated because they are
worth So a head more TO the farmers
this year than they were at the begin
ming Of 1897. before the Republican adj
N, IN Il "a ffou
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

The Democratic Governor Of Missouri
Las evidently proceeded on the theory
taat the lawlcss element engaged In
shooting down innocent and lnoneuslye
citizens Is entitled TO his protection
under the go rerument by consent Of
the governed clause.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

Representative Lentz received his
Waterloo blow right at home. The Ohio
Democrats declined to adopt his reso-
Iutions on the Idaho mining riots and
their platform contains no reference
to the long drawn out effort to manu-
facture campaign material.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

=
She had just left
school when the
civil war began.
She had Il lover in
theConfederatese ser
vice without whom
she thought she
could lot live. but
she lual ~ied an
other before the
war was over and
made him u trail
tor. was divorced
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
KANSAS
Total .......... $so.o4o,2 72 S1s2. 759, s7s
500. rs. roo s1l3. sos, 3st

In Kansas the largest gains to farm
ers have been in their cattle and hogs.
This they well know, because their re-
turns when selling their live stock have
been so much larger this year than they
were under d Democratic administra-
ton.
The next table shows the improve
ment in the price of the staple crops
grown by farmers, which represent an
increase of $2S,000000 for Kansas, and
over S20,OU0,000 for Missouri:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11


and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il Is notuncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
.a4a- t~a af4op &c sLa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

The following lately appeared in 4
provincial paper: MI and Mrs. Cavey
wish % express their thanks to the
neigbbors who kindly assisted ut the
burning Of their house last night
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Tv-oof a Kind.

Pmladelphia has kept all RI its con.
vcntlon pledges. In this respect PhIla-
delphia resembles tie I.epubIican
party.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Democratic


The Vice Presidential boom OF the
Hon. James Hamilton Lewis continues
to caYort about without attracting the
attention Of the political dog-catcher
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
Trfniet..

The Republican national ticket repre-
SCENTS the result Of the fusion Of Ameri
can patriotism. American enterprise
and American prosperity.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
uintcr-kiIie,i Cinrnr

Much clover gets winter killed be
cause the frost lifts it Up when the
ground freezes, and when it thaws
again the soil settles away from the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11
ShortIloru ISulI.

The Sh)rthorn bull Royal Chief is Il
roam. called January ,, 1899 Sire,
Prince - Masters Cf3305) He was
bred h. J Maxtone Graham. OF Red
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

II appears that tie Oregon voters.
after due elaboration decided that the
emperor threat was intended for poliu-
oal suckers only.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-07-11

The Oai0 Democrats made al effort
to bury the 10 to Issue under ioad
Of platltudes, but II sticks out at the
edges.