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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

When your horse whinnies in the
barn, you know that it's time to feed
him; when the COWS moo as you go
to the barn, and the hogs sQueal in the
feed lot or pen, you heed the call and
supply their wants. But when the
soil of the field plaintively asks for a
little rest and nourishment, so many
fail to supply the need. A hungry soil
Is just as hungry rs a hungry COW,
horse or hog. The soil must be fed if
you would have it feed you. This fact
should never be forgotten.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

There is one cheap fly protector for
the dairy cow, and that a darkened
basement. barn. Fed literally in such
n barn during daylight In fly season
end turned into the pasture at night
the COW will not shrink in her August
yield of milk.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The apple orchards have been singu-
larly free from any trace Of fire blight
this year traceablc. we think. to ex-
tleme dryncss Of the atmosphere.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

We have before us a verified state
ment of 100 acres of cheap Minnesota
land producing this year 1,7G5 bushels
of fax which sold, delivered at the
nearest depot, for $22G5, or nearly
twice what the land was sold for in
April last
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

Hay almost always brings a good
price when it is burned up by the rail
way companies.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The condition of the corn crop is
such all through the great corn belt
this season that there is sure to be a
big demand for good seed corn next
spring. and men having good corn
should not overlook this fact. but save
at least a portion of their crop, so that
It may be used for seed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The man whom we mentioned last
spring as trying to put in a crop of
oats on piece of cornstalk land
which was covered with a mass Of
stalks ana pigeon grass harvested his
crop the other day. While his neigh
bors We're getting yield of 30 bushels
of oats to the acre, he got II bushels,
and there IS quite a little farming of
this sort being done on land which
sells for $50 per acre.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

We passed through a section recently
where the barns and farm buildings
we're nearly all painted drab with white
trimmings. We confess that we do
not like this color for this purpose Ms
well rs the old fashioned red, and we
question whether such paint is as dura-
bic as that having an iron base.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

When you find man who raises 20
bushels of corn TO the acre when you
can raise only 40, you had better 90
and see him, for he knows something
which you ought to know.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The heated term Of July was a para
lyzer on bird life. All the birds, with
the exception Of the sparrows. disap-
peared. We think they took to the
woods and fingered along the banks of
rivers and IN shady hooks where the
sun could not reach them. just as
soon as the temperature became nor
NAL once more they all returned.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The heavy and constant rains which
fall on the cultivated fields of the south
during the winter season do more by
erosion to rob the southern soil Of its
fertility than the growing Of the crops
The north country. locked up tight by
the frost, is almost exempt from loss
through this means.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The demand for the Pacific coast
lumber is increasing all through the
central west at a great rate This lum-
her, having to be shipped 10y rail, leaves
ties N heavy cost or to he filled with
the products Of the central west. There
IS thus opening a chance for low freight
rates on many products from the Mis-
sissippi valley to the coast which will
be utilized
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

We made a trip with a mail carrier
across country 10 miles the other day.
He told us that he made the 20 mile
trip six days in the week for the pitt
full wages of 80 cents. He was a
why, dried up unfortunate who had,
he said, had trouble with a woman
and had left his home. and so, having
no ambition in life, was content to
plod along content with food enough
to eat and n place to sleep.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

In late English paper we note under
the head of police court proceedings
the case where a hired man quit his
employer after working four days Of
his contract period of one year and
was hauled up before the court and
fired $50 and costs. Just suppose we
had that sort of law in America,
In this case the man was to receive
Sill for his years work and board
himself. The wonder is he worked the
four days.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06
FANCY PRICES FOR FANCY PROD
ICTS.

There is n so called general market
value for all farm produce such as the
prices quoted in the daily market re-
ports. Aside from this are a set of
prices which are never quoted-prices
paid for strictly honest and fancy goods
by Il class of people to whom quality is
everything and cost n minor considera-
ton. Among the farm products which
may have an established reputation for
excellence and purity are butter, milk.
cream, eggs, fruit, poultry and vegeta-
bles. This sort of market is not cas-
fly found, but when once established is
not only permanent. but very profta-
bic. We know of the product of a GER
tain western farm dairy. where 10 cows
are kept. which for years has brought
uniformly 3 cents pound more than
the highest market quotations for west
crn extra butter. Another case where
a poultryman, by producing eggs from
well bred fowls, selecting his consign-
ments as to size and marking the date
of laying on each egg, is able to get p
per cent above current quotations for
eggs for all his product. This but SIM
ply emphasizes the old truth that it al
ways pays to produce the best things.
Those of average and mediocre quality
may sometimes pay; the poorest never
do.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

Another product of the vast swamps
of the north is coming into use-viz,
the sphagnum moss, which forms the
basis of the immense peat deposits of
these swamps. 1t is used largely by
nurserymen and florists as a wrapping
for plants and shrubs when shipped
long distances and as a filling in some
lines IF upholstering. Verify there are
hut fcw natural products which the
genius of Americans cannot in some
manner utilize.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06
REPAIRING DAMAGES.

\ high wind last spring broke down
the central or leader branch of an elm
tree for us. badly deforming the tree
The limb broken off was three inches
through ut the break and ten feet long.
The usual method nature would have
taken to repair this damage would
have been to throw out a new shoot to
take the place Of the one destroyed. but
instead Of doing this, one of the large
side limbs, the tip of which almost
touched the ground, commenced to
straighten up. Up it went, little by
little. day by day, until on the 10Th OF
August it had lifted itself up to an up
right position and become the central
branch or future trunk of the tree. 1t
was an interesting illustration Of how
ingenouSly nature will rcpair the dam
age which she has wrought.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The average price Of bushcl Of
wheat in England for the past 81
years has been % cents. This fact had
to be determined by the agricultural
commission Of the country in order
that the salaries Of some of their rec
tors could be fixed as provided by
sCme ancient statute.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

We note that woman is always
willing to have pet pug dog killed
after it has bitten her child. 1t is about
the only thing which will insure her
consent to the killing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The law Of Illinois which prohibited
the artificial bleaching or coloring Of
grain has been declared unconstitution-
al by the supreme court of that state.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

The writer this spring bought 4S
square rods Of ground at cost Of $3.50.
One-half of it was set out as straw
berry bed; the rest was planted in pota-
toes and sweet corn. If the whole
piece had been planted with potatoes
Early Six Weeks-the crop would have
paid for the land but then who could
foresee that September potatoes would
sell at Sl.25 per bushel: Why could
not the weather prophets have put us
OH to this snap?
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

Samples of the Whitaker plum sent
to us July 90 showed them to be fully
ripe and Of good quality, making this
plum the earliest Of any we know of.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

We cut back lot of pioplant July
2G. ami Aug. II had nice young
growth Of tender stalks available as
pie timber. While this is pretty harsh
treatment for 4 growing plant. pie
plant viii stand it a little better than
any other-almost as well as burdock.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

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When the crops OF l99l are all
rounded up 1t VIII be found that there
VIII he abundant reason LOT the proper
Some men are public spirited only IN
this-that they will raise enough foul
weed seed not only TO seed their own
farms, but their neiShhors' also.
The apple orchards have been singu-
larlv free from any trace Of fire blight
this year. traceablc. we think. to ex-
theme dryncss of the atmosphere.
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the head of police court proceedings
the case where a hired man quit his
employer after working four days of
his contract period of one year and
was hauled up before the court and
'hau that sort OF law III America!
IN TINS case the man was to receive
Sill ior ms years work ana board
hilnsef. The wonder Is he worked the
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We cut back lot OF pioplant july
2G. and Aug II had a nice young
growth Of tender stalks available as
pie timber. While this is pretty harsh
treatment for 4 growing plant, pie
plant will stand it little better than
any other-almost as well as burdock.
fall ON the cultivated fields of the south
during the winter season do more by
erosion to rob the southern soil Of its
fertility than the growing Of the crops.
The north country. locked up tight by
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-09-06

GEO. EDW. SMITH,
L. b. A.
Approved August % 1901.
GEO EDW. SMITH.
Mayor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS.
From the Brain and Pens of the CensoTs
Live Country and village writer's
LIBERTY.

ItUsK CORNERS. June ID Farmers
are rejoicing over the rain we have had
and the pleasant weather. 49,. Children S
day exercises held at the Liberty church
la Sunday, proved to be success and
were we'll attended . Some of the
young people of Ross were seen in our
vicinity last Sunday :, . Preaching ser
vices were held at the Liberty church
two weeks ago last Sunday, both morn
ing and evening, by Rev Potter
John Wood, who has been employed at
Ed. Kast's, returned home. The young
men of our vicinity arc engaged in play
ing ball. Several of our young ladies
were baptized near Hunters Bridge.
recently, by Rev. Potter. 49,. NIX Shut
has purchased farm in Gaes county,
where he and his family intend to move
in the near future. -. We have just re-
ceiyed the news that Mr.. Nuttiug, our
merchant, Is going to leave us. Miss
Eva Gore has returned home from MIR.
Robh's where she has been employed 81.
Harry Kast is often seen on our streets
with his horses and buggy. John
Wood has purchased the team formerly
owned by Fred Stoll. Alice Oliver
and Pearl Fish had the misfortune to
take dose of laodanum by mistake but
no severe results followed Several OF
our young people attended commence
ment at Viola, Friday night
TWO BLACK CROWS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19
A LITTLE SERMON.
BEARING SUCCESS.


Success is that for which we are all
wishing. There is some aim in life,
some abiect to be gained in which sue
cess is earnestly desired The fest ele-
ment requisite for success is determine
ton to succeed. Before all things let MS
first be sure that our rurpose is a worthy
one, then devote our energies toward its
accomplishment. Constancy of purpose
is half of the battle. There must be no
wavering Obstacles must not d4unt
us When the interests of our aim clash
with those of other aims, all must give
way before our strong purpose. Con-
fidence is great sustainer. No one
can succeed in all things. Let us be
faithful to the aim which we set for
ourselves, then confidently hope for
succ esq
And when one has achieved his object,
what the, Is success to lntoxicate
him? MAJ, are ruin ed by success There
are far more who can bear adversely
bravely than can endure prosperity.
The moment of success is a critical one.
Prosperity Is great test OF man
character. He who swells with self
Importance in prosperity will shrink
and weaken in adversely. The effort
for us than attaining our end On reach
ing the height for witch we have been
climbing, we need TO hold ourselves
we'll under control that we are rot
made light headed and topple over. Ii
is then that we should be careful to treat
others with justice and generosity who,
perhaps, are yet struggling up the steep
way. 1t is unbecoming to boast and
arrogance is contemplate. Haughty
airs make men despise us; instead OF
rejoicing with and for US, they will be
wishing Us \ downfall.
| And suppose we never reach the goal
for which we are aiming? Still let us
strive We can ut least merit success,
If we do not attain it; and to be worthy
Of it is far better than to gain it by some
chance of fortune or by unworthy
means. Life is not satisfactory unless
we have some object in view for which
to work. Let us set ourselves some
worthy aim, then steadily pursue 1t.
Whether success crown our efforts or
not, we shall have the satisfaction that
honest effort brings. .>.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19
First publication June 10. 1901. -
PROBATE NOTICE.
order Limiting tbs aud \ !.

Order Limiting Time and Notice.
VERNON COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE,
' In the matter OF the estate OF Haaken
0. Hottie. deceased
On the application Of Pauline o. Hottie admin
f,trafrix of the estate OF Haakan O. Ii lite late OF
Vernon county. deceased. mo ore having required
the appointment of commissioned 70 recelve, ex
anime and adjust claims sgAinst said estate,
IL Ia ordered That six months tr3m ard after
the ste Of this order ne and Il hereby fixed as
the time within which all tFeiitoFs are required
10 present thar claims snd demsnas against the
said Hasken o. Hoiie, deceased, 20 tae equity
court. for xaminatioa aud allowance
II is further ordered. That all claims snd de-
nands so presented will be examined aud ad-
iusted before the said county court, at its court
room IN the court house m the city OF Nfroq1a
in said county on the a-st day OF the regular
term thereof appointed o be held GA the Arst
ass Gay OF January, 1909. and sll creditors are
notified thereof.
It's further ordered. That notice OF the time
within witch creditors may present their Claims
and demands and of iae tlme when the same
will he examined and adgGsl by tue eeart, as
aforesaid be gwen by publishing cory " THIS
order for four successive weeks. o1ce IN eAcb
week, in the Vernon county CeasoF, Tews-
yaper published In the city OF ElFoQnA in sal i
county, the arst publication 70 be made Withia
ten DAYS from the Date Be,eof.
Dated this Zach day OF Jnne. 1901.
Nv the Conrt. D o MAHoENY Joauty Judge
siibaugn & Bennett. Atsys. for Administrator
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19

In many instances attacks of cholera
morbus terminate fatally before medi-
cine can be procured or physician
summoned The safe way is TO keep at
hand reliable medicine for use IN such
cases. For this purpose there is nothing
so sure as Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy W. E Bosworth
of Lafayette. Ala says: In June, 1900
l had serious attack of cholera morhus
snd one dose of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave
me relief in fifteen minutes For sale
by johnson & ca
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19
G. A.PARTRTDGE
WYOMING lime O. 1901

WYOMING, June 8, 1901
EDITOR CENSOR-I am at Yellowstone
after spending about nine months with
sister Ella. travelling through the cities
in the southern part of California and
Arizona From this park we went to
Los Angeles, then spent about week
in Sierra Madre, a quiet village about
IA miles east of Los Angeles, Next we
went to Redlands, large town about
seventy miles east of Los Angeles right
in the orange districts and spent almost
three months in that pretty city Its
beauty is not marred by saloons for it is
prohibition town.
When we left there we went through
Los Angeles to Santa Monica stopping
at the soldiers home to see the grave of
Grin Wisel, our grandmother brother,
who died at the home. The buildings
comprising the home are arranged to
form almost perfect horseshoe and are
in sight of the ocean four miles distant.
The old soldiers are well taken care of.
The graves are on knoll northeast of
the home. We next spent two weeks in
Santa Anna u town of 5, $40 paople.
only three of whom are Negroes. Ii is
south of Los Angeles, within five miles
of large celery fields and only ten miles
from the ocean. The buildings are
mostly of brick. The air is very damp
| and foggy there.
When we left there we went to see
the ostrich farm at Pasadena We saw
about hundred ossricnes large and
small. Then we Went TO Yuma. Arizona,
where we spent almost three months in
| the desert. Along the Southern Pacific
| railroad it is mostly desert from near
| Redlands Junction through California
and Arizona. Yuma is one of the hot
test parts of the United States and very
seldom has drop of rain but being on
| the Colorado river 1t has been irrigated
| so that orange trees, rose trees, and
other southern plants grow there A
| few large buildings there but most of
them are small adobe huts with fiat
roofs. The state penitentiary is large
building in the northern end of the to wn,
built like the adobe houses An Indian
school is on q hill just across the Color
| ado from Yuma, where Ft. Yuma used
| to be. One hundred and thirty Indian
children are taught there The popula-
ton of Yuma is composed of Mexicans,
Indians, Cinnamon, Negroes and Ameri-
cans. There are twelve saloons there
and only 1900 inhabitants We went
back to Los Angeles ON May 10th, pas
sing corn two or three feet high and
barley ready to shock Ella went TO
Moiave. California and | came on to
this Park, by way of the ocean from
Los Angeles to Portland. On the way
/ spent four days in San Francisco II
is built right among the hills, The
streets are the most uneven of any we
passed through. l spent two days i'll
Portland. While there | met Dick Hon
aker formerly of Liberty Pole, and his
wife There is q snow bank just back
of this hotel, and we mad snow storm
last Tuesday. We haven't seen any
bears yet it is too cold for them.
I SADIE Higgins.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19

special sale On everything in our
line from now until July 1. We want
TO make this time record breaker and
TO do this we will give you prices which
you cannot duplicate anywhere.
THE BLUE FRONT STORE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19
CHRISTINA.

Coon PRAIRIE. June 16 Tobacco
raisers are nearly through setting A
much needed rain shower passed over
this vicinity, Sunday. Our Norwegian
school will close this week G. Liabo
is instructor "A few of our young
people attended graduation at Viroqua
:. :. John Odegaarden has treated his
dwelling house with new coat of paint;
also e. Melgard Jens Larson of Esofea,
did the work. Theo. Surenson lost a
valuable horse last week. i, i. When will
the wedding belle ring?. As ''Victori-
as news items have not appeared in
this paper for quite while. they will
be continued by A FARM LAD,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19
DIED.

At the home OF her parents, MIR. and Mrs,
Arthur Turner. in the town of tViroQua June
Sd, FLORENCE EDNA TURNER, ased nine
months aud thirteen days. Funeral services
we're held at Brush Hollow church, Sunday,
June Id. conducted by Rev. Chapel.
STAALE TONNESoN I4aLAEp, OF Esofea, Sat
urday, June is, at the home o. MS sen N. s,
GYiand. at the age OF IS years. He isaves six
children. three girls and three boys, his wife
having died five years ago. He was born in
Norway. and came to this country In 1863.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-06-19

Don't buy paints for your home
until you consult TowNER. He can
save You some money.