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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20
FARMERS NOT JueILANT.
Principal Crops of the Great West Not
All a Success.

After Earnering the yield OF their broad
acres the farmers Of the great graln-pr"-
ducing districts of the West find ;h@f the
season of 1901 is far less profitable than
was lnst year. The corn crop, dpoa
which much of the prosperity of the
farmer depends. is a failure. the govern
ment reports indicating probable yield
OF but 800. TOO, 800 bushels. against 3
100. 102 .51G for 1900. Other crops have
been lighter than for several years. the
yield Of oats in 1900 being 500, l23,9S'
bushels and only 6G0. 7J7, 600 this year
rye. 23991.9 last year and 23.a11 .0B
in 1901, and potatoes 21e,S2G,S97 bushels
last year and only l32,So3 600 bushels
this year.
Two Of the principal crops show sub
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fov
Lny case Of Catarrh THAT cannot be cured BY
Falls Catarrh Cure.
II. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known r. j. Cheney
.or the last i5 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and fnan-
cIally able to carry out any obligation made by
their arm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists Toledo. o.
Waldlng, Klnnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gjsts, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces o.
the system. Price TIC. per bottle. Sold by All
Druggists Testimonials tree
Halls Family Pills are the best
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

CO HE best thing about Thanksgiving
dinner over 70 Aunt Thankful
q Blessings was the stories which
went with every dish. The turkey always
came to the table on a huge pewter plat
ter. which was one of the many portions
OF the Mayfiower's cargo owned by Aunt
Thankful Near the edge Of the pewter
platter was a little round hole. through
which the gravy sometimes dipped on TO
the white cloth Every year there We're
some of the connections At the table
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

W no niu ut- Hu-
ticed that 7 e be-
fore. At as rate,
it WAS un itrs:o. i
by all the family
that at the proper
point some one was
to IS. ABBA. i.
"W h y. Aun t
Thankful. Ii o W j
that hole come in
yoilr pewter plat.
ter"
Then the old lady
would beam with
satisfaction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

ing discovery. l
turned in there and
got permission to
leave my oxen and
lagoon for q few
hours. Then | turn
ed around and ran
back to Chicago af
for my mon +.
What is more. (
found it, too. The
woman who made
up the bed in the
room | occupied
had fOund If and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

and a big load of
corn. 1t was a for
ty mile drive each
way. 1t was the
first time | had ever
been trusted with
such an important
job, and it was also
the first time | had
ever been to a big
city, for Chicago
even then was Il
big city to us. If
you've ever driven
oxen You know they
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20
Notes of Cnrrent Eventa,

Britain viii ak Tor more money 20 be
used IN fighting Beers.
Duke Abruzzi. Rome, will make anoth-
ey attempt TO find the north pole.
II E. Reed. 30. son Of a prominent
Cleveland Ohio, na-, killed himself, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

nized preroga eive to
take the cent r of
the stage or table.
"R e & u ! a r, old
fashioned Thanks
giving weather,
this, Uncle Ger
shonl," one of the
t h ird generation
would say. why,
there was frost on
my window panes
this morning when
l got up"
That was the old
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

United States Steel
Corporation is ST.
o00,000 a year, that
his salary is really
100000 "a year
with contingent fee
The latter amounts
TO one-fourth of one
per cent of all that
the steel corpora
ton earns above It's
fixed charges rnd
the amounts needed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

Uncle Ebenezer usually got into action.
He needed neither cue nor opening. When
the spirit moved him he spoke.
I'm the far Of A." he began. father
sent me in to Chicago with an OK team
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20
CHARLES M. scHwAB's SALARY
Report Places 1t at 1925, 600, Instead
of SI,O0O,OOo,

1t is stated on excellent authority,
touching reports that the salary of
Charles NJ. Schwah as president of the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-11-20

Just waltz said His Gobblership. Just
wait!
If my time ever coInes-me oh my.
IL see man isn't burned when the tables
are turned
And | am the chef by and by"'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
seyenty.Four Miles An Hour.

To o Washington group Colone
Wells H. Blodgett, of st, Louis, told
o story of railroad travel which caused
hishearsrs to marvel. His theme was
the improvement of transportation
facilities in the United States. His
argument was that these advantages
are coming SO rapidly and with 30 little
mention that most people do not ap-
preciate them.
son q stretch of the Wabash re-
GENTLY" Colonel Blodgett said, sew
eral of us were at breakfast. The
coffee cups stood so evenly that,
although they were full, not drop
sp!ashed over the sides. Converse
tion turned upon speed, and one who
was ut the table remarked that he had
often desired to realize what rapid
rate meant. he said he had been on
the New York Central when it was
going 8 xty miles an hour, but hehad
his doubt about it, because the jar did
not indicate 9 anything unusual.
cat the time of this conversation
the car upon which we were taking q
meal did not seem to be making any
unusual time. We discussed the
sense of speed as it would be expo
rienccd by the traveller. AS matter
of curiosity, We asked the conductor
to look OF the registering apparatus
of the end of the car. He came back
and reported the train was going
seventy four miles an hour.-Wash-
ington Post.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Animals That Weep.

"He cried like a calf.'' is remark
sometimes heard. It is no disgrace
for calf to cry. and he sheds tears
in quantities when his emotions justi-
fly them. 1t is even easier for him 10
cry than for many other animals. be-
cause his lachrymal apparatus is per-
feet and very productive.
A scientific writer says that the
ruminants are the animals which
weep most readily. Hunters have long
known that deer at bay cries pro-
fusely. The tears will roll down the
nose of bear when he feels that his
last hour is approaching. The big,
tender eyes Of the giraffe fill with
tears as he looks at the hunter who
has wounded him.
Dogs weep very easily. The dog has
tears both in his eyes and voice when
his beloved master goes away and
leaves him tied up at home. Some
varieties of monkeys seem to be par
ticularly addicted to crying, and not
few aquatic mammals also find it easy
to weep when the occasion requires it,
Seals, in particular. are often seen to
cry.
Elephants weep profusely when
wounded or when they see that escape
from their enemies is impossible. The
animals here mentioned are the chief
ones that are Known--to weep. but
there is no doubt that many others
also display similar emotion.-La
Nature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Sun Bath Tor 9iHorses. ),

Sunshine is needed to keep horses
in vigorous health and spirits. To
keep them shut up in dark stable
month in and month out is not the
right treatment. Joseph Cairn Simp-
son gives as one cause Of the superior
ity of California horses the vivifying
effects of the rays Of the sun Of that
climate. He claims that the superior
nerve force of California horses is at
tributable in large measure to the
bright rays of the sun. In his natural
state the horse has abundant light
and fresh air and bright sunshine.
When deprived of these he necessarily
loses a part of his vigor.
In connection with every stable
there should be a lot protected in win
ter as much as possible from the pene-
tratlng winds in which stable horses
may be turned to obtain sun baths and
pure air and needed exercise
whether tho. horses are driven or not
In this lot they can roll and disport
themselves at pleasure. In warm. days
a couple of hours enjoyed by each
horse daily will prove very healthful
and invigoreting. The Rural World
most earnestly recommends to stable
men the necessity Of lot on the south
side Of the stable if possible, into
which horses may be turned on pleas
ant days to secure sun baths and
fresh ai- and freedom from restraint.
-Coleman's Rural World.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Feed,nr Stock on Short Ratiops.

& It is an easy matter to feed stock
when fodder is plenty. but when there
is a shortage. it becomes serious
matter with farmers Of how to length
en- the haymow and what stock can
best be sold. 1t is generally unwise
to sell young stock which will soon
come into profit, yet this is often done.
A few good facts on this subject are
laid down by Secretary B. Walker Nc
Keen in recent bulletin Of the Maine
board of agriculture, who says:
Rigid selection must be the motto Of
the successful stock feeder. Let US
look our herds over carefully, remem-
sbering that good animal is cheap at
any price and that poor animal is
dear at any price Select accordingly.
Place the poor ones on the market to
the best possible advantage, either for
what they will bring as they are, or
by feeding and selling ourselves.
Purchased grains must. of course,
come into use. but they must be pur-
chased and fed judiciously. Let the
roots, the vegetable wastes and every
thing about the farm do their full
share in supplementing the hays and
straws Of the farm. Do not forget
that an ounce of digestible food nu-
strients in straw is as valuable as it
is in the best Of hay and that if the
straw is fed so that it is readily eaten,
Its full value will be secured.
Let us not forget that every thing
that grows upon the farm that has
any food value can be used to good
advantage if properly fed, that in
nearly every instance where trouble
from using any Of these articles the
fault is with the feeder and not with
the food. At prices that often prevail
oats are an economical grain ration.
They make the best of food for build
ing bone and muscle, and for making
milk. Cornmeal is the cheapest pro-
ducer Of beef. A combination of the
two, with small amounts Of cottonseed
or gluten added. will make the best
and most economical purchased grain
ration. Where the silo is filled with
well-eared corn. the grain bill will be
reduced and the full number Of ami.
mails can be maintained.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
,;ooa pnre nrsd sheep. ].

The country is full of good grades.
They are what most breeders must
content themselves with. In the great
majority of instances they are Just
as profitable to the owners, and in
many cases even more so than the
best. Not quite as much money Is In
volved possibly. there is far less risk
in breeding and raising. and in the.
end Just as much percentage Of profit.
1t would be out of the questions to at
tempt to limit such class of sheep;
within certain cash values. Theresi
far too much difference in the various
breeds. 1t would seem, however, that
$40 to $50 ought to buy a ram good
enough for the average pure bred
flock. There are hundreds bought and
sold for less. The superfine is class
that does not materially effect the
average farmer. and sheep breeder.
In prices this class has practically no
limit. 1t is made up of sheep of the
best quality and are consequently
what may be called the "best" Sin
sheep breeding Their excellence, lies
in qualities that are far beyond mar.
kct values.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

sician. She cannot bring herself to
tell everything, and the physician is
at constant disadvantage. This is
why, for the past twenty-five years,
thousands of women have been con-
fding their troubles to Mrs. Pinkham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health to countless women in
the United States.
Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, Ill,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women to seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, rs they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and womb she, therefore, speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
to give others confidence. Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn, Mass, and her
advice lis absolutely free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Mixing FERTILIZERS Mt. Home.

There is one advantage in mixing
fertilizers at home. that if one has a
definite idea Of the elements most
needed in his soil, or By those crops
he intends to grow. he can use them
in such proportions as he wishes, with
out buying such as are not needed.
He can also usually buy the raw ma
terial at such prices as may save him
the usual commission paid to the
agents, and the cost of bagsing, and
put into his pocket also the price
charged for the mixing. A part Of the
two first items is more imaginary than
real. however, as the dealer wants
profits on the material. as he would
have on the manufactured goods. But
if the farmer decides to do this we
advise him against the buying of raw
phosphate rock or bone, and mixing it
with sulphuric acid. The carboys OF
acid are unpleasant things to handle,
as the acid burns clothing or flesh
wherever it touches them, and rail
roads charge high rates of freight on
them, because of the danger of break.
ing in transportation. It is better to
buy the acid phosphate il to l6 per.
cent strong. IS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Not a Hero 10 His Daughter.

When little girf::is princess. the
baby of a family of seven. and the
only daughter in the family. it is hard.
ly to be wondered at If she is trife
petted and spoiled. Her Royal High
ness, Luise of Prussia is.such small
maiden. She is very lively. rather
pretty, a tremendous chatterbox and
the one person who does not stand in
awe of the kaiser: They are great
chums. and tits said by those who
have known the emperor since his
childhood that the littlee" "Luischen"
is more like her father: tan any Of
his sons. "Luischen.""g said the proud
papa, when telling friend about-his
daughter, "is funny puss, full of her
own Importance. She -Eeyer' forgets
that she is a kaiser's~ daughter; but
she often forgets that am a kaiser!"
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
The Flower Garden.

We used to know an old lady who
said that house without any flowers
around it always looked dreadful
lonesome" 1t certainly does have a
sort Of deserted and neglected look,
If there are no plants in either door
yard or window, and the farmer has
little excuse for not having fewSplants
to brighten up his premises and give
a touch Of color to them. There are
the oldfashioned ANNALS, alyssum,
m;snonette, petunia. nicotiana. all Of
wh are frangrant, nasturtium, both
dwa and climbing. balsams. even the
sho narigolds, zinnia. poppies. CO.
reop. and the morning glories to
cover lie fence or building. Seed Of
any csc can be bought for a few
cents, ala if the flowers are not kept
too closc!y picked they will seed the
ground so that really they may be
called perennial. A little more trou.
bic to SOW seed in the house, or a
little expense for plants, will give the
asters, verbenas. pinks. salyias and
stocks, and the various pelargonium
or geranium.
Then there are the bulbs. peony,
dahlia, gladiolus, and the many differ
ent lilies. cannas and tuberose, all
easy Of cultivation. none very sexpen-
sive, and with such powers ofsrenewai
or increase from roots than in a few
years one may have them to sell or
give away.
We would by no means neglect to
have roses. and there are the old
standards and the newer competitors
for popular favor. the climbing Ram
blers, in crimson. pink and yellow, so
loaded with blossoms and such vigor-
GUS growers that each bush lis 20
thing of beauty" the entire season.
The rudbeckia or golden glow like
a double sunlower, and the double
hollyhocks, like the dahlias. area lit
tie more to be admired as a back.
ground for smaller plants than In tl,s
front, yet if distance lendi enehant-
ment to the view" they are well
worthy of place. when perhaps they
may serve 10 conceal some less pleas
Ing sobic@: md the s:rHowerA from.
the mamm,th % .p!g, - y also
serve good purpose In this yIay.
In short. 'se coai;i lIeks out 11te
list, none OF which wn anould ment
to be withou: II Wa sase orce more
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
uneoyerlng the Head.

Men did not always observe The pro-
prieties by uncovering the head. Tha
custom of lifting the hat as seen now
originated during the age of chivalry,
when it was customary for knights never
to appear in public except in full armor.
Upon entering an assembly, however. a
knight would remove his helmet, to sig.
nifty that he felt safe in the presence OF
friends. From this custom came the
practice of lifting the hat on meeting
a friend
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Scabby Potatoes.

Some one expresses an opinion that
the scab on potatoes is worse where
the ground is packed solid or lis al
lowed to crust over. If this is true It
should be less abundant where a'
strawy manure is used than where
commercial fertilizers are used, which
is not often the case. A soil made
loose and porous by having greensrye
or a heavy grass sward plowed under
Just before the seed is planted will
grow potatoes free from scab almost
invariably, but we think that the de-.
caying vegetation kills the fungus that
causes the scab.a
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
f. -. iS .Gz,1RRE g s
To Drive Ants from tho Lawn

Fine coal ashes sprinkled about the
burrows of ants will cause them to
leave. Ashes may be used on the
lawn without injury to the grass.
Sifted ashes are best. but those fresh
from the stove, shaken from the stove
shovel, will answer the purpose very
wel!.-Ladies Home Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

average Of 1885 pairs a day or IL ana
two thirds pairs minute. 1t also
made 3,496,22O pairs of spectacle and
eyeglass lenses. This is an average
of II ,654 pairs day or 19 and one-half
pairs a minute.
The amount of gold and silver used
was $4,000. The amount of pay roll
was$4S8, ,602. The amount Of lens
stock for spectacles and eyeglasses
used was 110 tons. The goods are
shipped to all parts of the world
Worcester Telegram.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
SLEEP. BABY. SLEEP.

"See here" exclaimed Mr.. Popleigh,
"I don't propose to have that burglar
alarm in our bedroom. We'll put II
down stairs in the hall" mn,
"Nonsensep' replied his wife. Then
we went hear it when it goes off.
"Neithcr will the baby. That's the
main point."-Philadelphia Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
WHY MRS. PINKAAM
Is Able to Help Sick Women
When Doctors Fail.

How gladly would men fly to wo-
mans aid did they but understand a
womnn's feelings, trials, sensibilities,
and peculiar organic disturbances.
Those things are known only to
women, and the aid man would give
is not at his command.
To treat case properly it Is neces-
sary to know all about it, and full
information, many times, cannot be
given by woman to her family ply
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Printing Without Ink.

A company has been formed to control the
process Of printing without ink, and in q
short time it is expected thai old methods will
be rovolutionizsl There is one thing, how
ever, that has resisted all innovations tia is,
Hostettcr's Stomach Bittsrs. II is wonder
full medicine for dyspepsia, Indigestion, bill
ousnesI, insomnia. constipation and nervous,
nes1. 1. also prevents malaria. fever and
aguo. Try il, and you will not be disappointed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

back on the farm. where we could
have room for few plants and few
bush fruits and q few chickens. We
might be richer than we are now. but
we think we would feel so.-American
sCultiyator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
c,-.. Cancer and Blood Poison.

Contagious blood poison, old eating uleers,
scrorula, bone pains. falling hair, mucous
patches, and deadly cancer running, IeStep-
ing sores, persistent pimpies, cured 4y D. 49, p. D.
IIsals every sore; especially recommended Tor
old Obstinate caacs. Druggists, 81. Describe
troubles and trial treatment sent free by Wris-
ing DR.. Gillian, IL Mitchell ST., Atlanta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
Usually tho Case.

Little Waldo-Papa, what is q IL
brary?
Mr.. Reeder-A library, my son, is o
large number Of books which Ieln
loans to friends.-Harper's Bazaar.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19
cWFIJ. AFFAIRS.

Miss Fortysummers-"Now. I re-
member the time when hoopsklrts were
considered quite the proper thing. :.
Alex Smart-"I guess they were swell
affairs in those days."-Oho State
Journal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Eass.
A powder to shake into your shoes; rests the
feet. Cures Corns, Bunions. Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating Feet and In
growing Nails. Aliens Foot-Ease makes new
or tight shoes cnsy. At all druggists and
shoe stores, Is cts. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen 8. Olmsted, LoTloy, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

A London journal declared that of
the 100000 children Of school age in
the London school board area, 100000
are always absent. 5$
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

II you wan! good digestion to wait upon
your appetite" you should always chew bar
of Adams Pepsin Cutti Iruth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
rs cough cmre.-J. W. O'DnIEN, 322 Third
Avenue, N, Minneapolis, Mimi, jan. 6, l9Oo.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

UTS permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use OF DR.. Klino's Great
Nerve Restorer So trial bottle and treatise FREQ
Dr: Il. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93I Arch ST., Philn., Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

The percentage Of illiteracy in Kan
sas is less than it is in any state in
this Union or in any country on the
globe save Belgium.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

A camel can carry on days journey a
burden of 400 pounds, which Is double that
of the ability Of an OK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

When your childs eyes get sore use Jno. X.
Dickey's Old Relia BILE Eye-wntcr: Relieves ut
oncp. Don't burn-fcols good. Dicsey Drug
Co., Bristol, Tenn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1901-06-19

ireland sends to England $4,000 tons
of meat n year.