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This swan Was No Spring BIRD

From the lOuh's Com pdniOn.
The swan is said 10 be excellent eating
when young. but as It Is one Of the longest
lived Of oil creatures. II Ia well 10 learn. II
possible. how old your bird Is before you
cook IL.
4 gentleman in Lincolnshire. England.
sent n dead swan to the Athensum Club.
addressed 20 tho Secretary. A special din
nor was 10 occur that week ard the COM
mittce without question turned the bird
over 10 the cook,
Al the dinner the swan, resting on a greet
silver dish, was n delight 10 the eye, but,
when II came to carving and eniiig the bro.
no knife seemed shprp enough 70 cut ", ana,
of course, eating u was out Of the Question.
\ fpW DAYS later the donor met the 80
rotary and said. Il hope you got my swan
Iit was n nice Joke you played on us.
rotura'd the secretary.
"Iokcs What do YOU meant"
" ny. We hld the thing boiled Tor thirteen
hour and even then "" might a. well have
tried to crt through the Rock Of Gibraltar.
You don't mean to say YOU had the swan
cooked
Why. Of course
MAN alive, sent II 10 he stuffed end
preserved ~ a curiosity IN IN" club. lhaf
swan ius been In my family Tor $50 years
IL VA, one OF tho identical bird fed by ~"
children Of Charles l-Nou'Ne seen the piCtGr"
of ~ Ny ancestor head the post Of master
Of the swan and keeper Of the Kings cygIets,
Nell, ! have no doubt 1t was a III tough
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-02-16
Atlantic city 10 Hold a Bis Dog SHOW.

ATLANTIC CITY. Feb. l5.-Thc officers Of
the first dog show to be held on Younc's
Ocean Pier. for four days from March 20,
were announced last evening The exhibit
l. held under the auspices OF the Atlantic
City Kennel Club recentlyorganized. Among
Its members are many dog fanclers from
various parts Of the country who have
won prizes at shows In the large cities. Tho
show here will be no small affair or Of an
amateur following. IL will be held on the
days named. as then the season Is In full
swing so far as society IL concerned.
The prize list will be ready by Feb. 2? and
1t will be the most liberal for a 50 entry that
was ever offered by any city. Three thou
sand dollar will be given In prizes by tho
Kennel Cluh md about the same amount has
been promised by o ther clubs and individuals.
There will be 2Is classes. The entry books
will close March /. and all those who wish to
ent or should address Thomas II. Terry. the
Secretary and Treasurer. at Young's Ocean
Pier. James Mortimer. who will superintend
the big show at the Madison Square Garden
In New York next week. will act in the same
capacity here. The officers are:
President. G. Jason Waters: Vice Presidents,
Mrs, James l.. KernochAn. Mrs. n. Murray Bohlcn.
Conc reSsman John J. Gardener. Mayor Franklin
J., Stoy. eI-Judge Joseph Thompson. Judge Allen
D., Endlcoit. Capt. John l., Young; Secretary and
Treasurer. Thomas II. Terry; Hoard OF stewards,
Marcel a VIII, chairman, u, X. BlooItood, LOUIS
4. Diddle, ID. Murray Bohlcn, Ronald X BARLOW,
W, s. Biltk, q. 81. Carnochan. ). lloyd CArrgan,
John Chswcll. William c Goldman. lNChars CruNer,
" rraaE ~ c[oSSTI, John y, davidson: kicaarl
George Greer, Richard ~ Hunt, irnp Jarrett.
Rowland =. kcaSb,y y. Clement -. Ncwbold. Harry
T. Peters, Charles ". ROdman, Jr, MintAron Ruth
erfori. Singleton Van SrAaicN aud Others. Super
inicndent, James Mortimer
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+ ACTS


There is made a pure Malt Extract which helped
humanity
Its virtues became known wherever civilization is
1t insured perfect digestion and folks found out that
II was a flesh maker, a blood maker, a muscle maker,
a nerve maker the Doctors saw it, the Nurses saw II, the
Patnts felt it, the whole world soon got to know Of it.
1t became the universal tonc-used with or without a
prescription.
And th.n came the imitators-hordes of them.
Had they faithfully tried to copy tn. purity, the
quality, the excelen e Of tn. original, they might have
done some good TO mankind.
Most OF them ony wanted the name, Malt Extract"
They saw. or thought they saw, big money in il.
ANY sort of beer was called " Malt Extract"
The market was flooded with cheap. impure, unworthy
Malt Extracts.
Is it any wonder that TO the ordinary reader to-day
Malt Extract" doesn't mean what tit used toi
It's not our fault.
Johann Hof's Malt Extract" means exactly what
it used to mean.
1t does exactly what it used to do
johann Huf's Malt Extract makes flesh and blood
and muscle and nerve to-day exactly as it used to make
them
If you have ever been disappointed in a Malt Extract,
tits because you did not insist upon Johann Hofs.
Let US emphasize this so that every reader will remem-
Der it.
Ask for Johann Hof'S
Insist upon Johann Hofs.
Take none but Johann Hohs.
For nobody was ever disappointed In the genuine
Johann Hofs Matt Extract.
eisnor a Mondelson Co., Sole Agents, New York.
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these wealthy elderly women and just marry
them right out of handf Fact.
Its only the foreign butters-ln who en-
deavor TO meet the little daughters of tho
rich at the big hotels. The native g%rafters
are DESTROYS Of entering into the holy state
Of matrimony with the moneycd old women
of the big hotels, and once in quite a while
one Of them succeeds, too"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Christmas At the Asylum.

Supt Wilkins and family as is their
custom, gave the patients delightful
entertainment on Monday evening. A
beautifully decorated Christmas tree, IL
Illuminated with electric lights. stood in
one corner of the dining room On the
other side of the room was temporary
stage, from which there was rendered
an enjoyable literary and musical pro-
gram Mrs Stemen entertained, accept
ably, the patients with recitations.
Flossie Stricken sang several songs in
her happy way. Alma Wilkins played
several piano solos to the delight of the
audience. And the Congregational
chu ch orches tra-Eddie Norris, Whit
ney Nichols, Mayme Martin and Iona
Slack-gave four numbers which were
much enjoyed by all After the pro-
gram presents were distributed among
the patients and attendants, which SEEM
ed a most appropriate closing of the
exercises. This is one of the happiest
evenings of the year at the asylum, for
which Supt. aud Mrs Wilkins are to be
congratulated and our people to be
grateful. We wish the institution a
very happy and prosperous New Year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Hicks for January

According to the Rev. Ira R. Hicks
January will begin in the midst of un-
settled weather with rain and snow
striking many localities. A sharp, short
change TO cold, porthwesterly winds
and rising barometers will follow close
ly these reactionary storms The sec
ond storm period will be central on the
9th. AS this change moves eastward
falling bartrmeters will attend with
growing cloudiness, causing general
rains with winter lightning and thunder
ending in sleet and snow Snow bloek-
AIDES and blizzards over the northern
and western sections need not cause sur
prise. Four other regular storm per-
iods are scheduled for the month, at
tended by sharp, cold weather, snow
and blizzards they are central on the
18th, 10Th, Esd and Goth. AS a rule one
to three bright pleasant days are enjoy
ed before the actual storm periods and
readers are cautioned to plan during
these days for the stormy ones which
are sure to follow. Put yourself in
sympathy with nature, provide fuel and
provisions at your command. January
is one of the most severe months of the
} ear. so heed these timely admonitions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
New Books at the Library.
Following is list OF new books recent
ly added TO the city public library

Following is list OF new books recent
ly added to the city public library.
HISTORY BIOGRAPHY & TRAVEL.
Kruger-Memolrs of Paul Kruger.
Tbw.ttes-nsnlel Boone.
HigeInson-Hepry wadsworth Longfellow.
Potter-The East OF Today ana tomorrow
stevens-Glimpses OF tn rec Nations.
Hosmer-History ofthe Louisiana Purchase.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Thatcher-The ideas That Have Influenced
Civilization. IS vol.l
Rlis-The Battle With the slum.
Johnson-A Worlds shrine.
Creighton-Historical Essays and Reviews.
POETRY.
wells-A Nonsense Anthology
FICTION
Parker-Donovan Pasha and Some People
HeesS=Mrs. Wiggs Of the Cabbage Patch.
Davis--Captain Macklin.
Lyall-K Knight-errant.
Dnmas-The Last Venelee.
Mafor-Dorothy Vernon of HAdden Hall.
Hope-The Intrusions OF Peggy.
potter-Et OF Babylon
Aldrich--A sea Turn aud Other Matters
Aldrich-Prudence Palfrey.
Eggieston-Dorothy South.
9ardou-Madan Sans Gene.
smith--The Fortunes ofOtiver horn.
Gaboriau--The Lervuge Case.
Holland The Bay Path.
wells-The Sea Lady.
Ade--Forty Modern Fables
JUVENILE.
Blanchsrd-A Loyal Lass.
smfth-The Queen Of Little Barrymore ST
Tomlinson-JrulsinR on the 81 Lawrence,
Nash-Polly's Secret.
wells-The Pete and Polly Stories
Greene-Plckets Gap
Otis-The Cruise OF the Enterprise.
Howells--The Flight OF Pony Baker.
Taggart--Miss Lochinvar.
We have also added the Record-Her-
aid to our list of newspapers
ANNA TURNER. Librarian.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
From the westhy Tlmes. !

Abraham and Nathan Blur of the
firm of l Blur & Sons of New York,
have been the village the past week
and have bought the tobacco which M.
Fl, Bekkedal purchased of Andrew
Johnson They will sort the tobacco in
the johnson warehouse and will com.
mence operation MS about January /.
Ole Thoreson died at his home in
the village Tuesday. The old gentle
man had not been down town for about
four months. He was 70 years of age.
It was about 80 years ago deceased
came to this country from Norway, and
to Westby 81 years ago.
Richara Grimsrud and Miss Adella
Michelet were united in marriage Dec
ember H. at Coon Valley by Rev. Roal-
guam. This news will be pleasant
surprise to the numerous friends of the
contracting parties The bride is the
accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs
John Michelet and has friends by the
score. Mr., Grimsrud likewise has an
army Of friends He formerly prac-
tieed law here and has recently been
working in the interest of the Badger
Mining Co Mr. and Mrs. Grimsrud
will make their home at Dawson, Minn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Furnished The Deadly" Proof.

Congressman Webster E. Brown who
is visiting here this week, received a
CHASTITY package through the mail at
Washington, D. c., recently 1t was
the hand of man that had been ampu-
tated, and the owner of the disconnect-
ed member who resides in the congress-
mans district, had preserved 1t for a
number of years in alcohol. He now
seeks an increase Of pension on account
of military service and claims the hand
was taken off as result of injuries sus-
tained while in the service To bear
upon these assertions he sent the hand
to the congressman that it might be
turned over to the medical examiners as
evidence. The latter ruled out matter,
as they collected all data and pension
matters from the field. Lancaster Her
aid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
DUTIES IMPOSED ON BOTH SIDES.
Some Conditions and Laws Surrounding Rural Free
Mail Service

The postoffice department has issued
following information and advice con-
cerning rural mail service and the ecu
ditions and obligations resting on pa
irons and carriers:
The department looks to the paGrons
of the rural free delivery service, who
are receiving the benefits of the service,
to use their utmost personal endeavors.
and also to exert their influence with
the road supervisors, or with those Off
cials who are responsible for the condi-
tion of the highways, to the end hat
the roads travelled by the rurat carriers
may be always kept open and in such
passable shape that the service can be
regularly and punctually performed
Should the regularity of the service be
needlessiy destroyed as the result of in
attention and lack of care bestowed on
the highways, the perma snt withdraw
al of the delivery will very likely result
Rural letter carriers are required to
s"rve their routes regularly at all seas
ons of the year and IN every kind of
weather when it can be done without
seriously imperiling their lives or endan-
gering their conveyences or the Z, s.
mail which is in their custody.
Patrons should clCsr away the snow
drifts, SO that the carriers can drive up
to and reach boxes from their vehicles
without dismounting. 1t is not part
of the carrier duty to break out the
roads after severe snow storms.
Rural carriers are expected to ener-
getically try to serve their routes even
though the conditions may be exit emely
adverse, and any undue lacx of zeal on
their part should be promptly brought
to the attention of this Office for such
action as the merits of the case require.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
stsy By Your Home Town.

Next 10 a mans family and his bust
ness nothing should be dearer to his
heart than the town in which he lives.
Ii is the place in which he earns his
corupetence and educates his children.
If he wants 10 make it a. popular, as
thrifty, az widely known as possible, be
cannot afford 10 be indifferent 10 any
thing which will further these ends
IL can be said that town that is not
worthy Of the devotions Of its citizens
in making it widely and generally pros
porous il town in which it is not worth
while 10 live in at all. If town is
worth anything it is worthy Of our
greatest energy, whether we receive an
Immediate dividend in dollars and centS
or whether we merely take our share of
the common benefits according to the
town and community we call home
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
ALTTTLE SERMON.
ON LoNLTNFss

Sometimes we hear one complain OF
lonliness Some lonely hours must come
into the lives of all; when one longs for
the eonpanionship of congenial friend
who ia not there. Eut lonliness need
not make us unhappy. It may sadden
us. but IL will not injure tIs. These
lonely hours are time to make our hearts
more tender; to bring more strongly TO
our comprehension how good is the love
and connpanionship Of faithful and
congeuia1 friend; we gain 2 warmer APP
preciation of the yaIue of such compan.
ionship. These lonely hours are q time
to reflect on life and its purposes; TO
search our own hearts ard cast out all
unworthy motives; to build up opr
ideals more truly 1t is time 10 dwell
on the beauty Of the material and the
spiritual world. Lonely hours may be
used for growth in character, for rein
ing and strengthening our natures. Do
not shun your lonely yours, but see
what good you may extract from them.
They should prove precious hours to
You Instead of stunning them, seek
some quiet hours for the good OF your
SOIL
Should Your lonely hours prove too
long, or too oppressive, 90 out and IND
someone for whom you may do ser
vice. Is there one sick, minister TO MIN.
Is there one In sorrow. comfort him.
Is there neglected child. give the child
Of your love and tenderness. Is there
one bearing heavy burdens help to
bear some part Of the burden or at
least 10 strengthen him by your sympa-
thv. There T. always someone. some
where Needing sympathy help in some
way. When thus employed the hours
will quickly pass and tley will be far
from lonely honrs Milwaukee Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
OUR COUNTY GLEANINGS
From the Brain and Pens of the ceusor's
LiVeoou ntryaud Village
HAMRIRG.

oHAsEBURG, Dec. 29-B. Lemoseth was
seen passing through town one day last
week, % + Ward Is spending the holidays
with his family. Scott Hoyt is at home en-
loving a vacation A christmas tree enter
taiumeut was held in the German Lutheran
church Wednesday afternoon .Gtloert
Peterson and wife of Westhy, spent Chfist-
mas with relatives in this vicinity. Dr,
Snrenson and wife vis'+- d At the home OF Eu
Fnstad during last 'ek,., 5. Z. reeves
nassed through town scentiy, posting no
tees relative 10 the ne electric uue"" MT.
L. Finstad has Feturne rom Dakota our
town treasurer, Mr.. d, Peterson, mas o-eh
hnsy collecting taxes = past few days.
The cresmerv has cl0s2 indefinitely 10
hacco raisers have bee < eusy strinolns 10
hacco the past week n hrts Finstau anu
Ole Eide del vered their 70 OF about three
uuarters Of an acre whf1 sronght them the
neat little sum ~ $50 a z hereaheuts. We
are informed that Mrs. ] HoHt Is spenI-
ing the winter in Califn > = Tine schonis
in this vicinity are all cln.S for a two weeks
vacation and the teachersL1 me to their re-
sDective homes The u @ Christmas brte
entertainment held IN thi5 tcinttv was held
in the NorwegiaN church, = aSt OF town, on
Sunday last Much credLQ Is due Messrs'
Brown and Anderson for the eNcellenL prn~
gram prepared for the occasion. W. y;
Brown left today for his farm. where he VIII
UNKNOWN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Week of Prayer Union Services.

Monday Jan. 5, Christian Church.
Topic-The Church ct Home. Leader.
Rev. W. F. Prics.
Tuesday. Jan. 8, Congregational
church. Topic-Ths Church Abroad.
Leader, Rev T. q. Goodnight
Wednesday, Jan. Z. Congregational
church. Topic-Work among the young
people. Leader, Rev. z G. Buffers.
Thursday, Jan 8, N. z church.
Choosing and walking with God
Friday, Jan 9, VI. e. church. Topic
Working and growing with God Rev
| John A. Stsmsn-
Services from 7:so to $50 p. IN. b
! sure to be present
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
AROUND AND ABOUT Us.
Exchange Newslets Condensed From Neighboring
Towns In This Sections
From the Viola Intelligencer,I !


Henry Benn killed gray fox, the
first one thar has been killed in these
parts for many a day. Several have
been out hunting foxes and some have
been driven into holes and not secured.
Tie tracks would indicate that they are
numerous.
The United Cigar Manufacturers
have purchased the Bekkedsl packings
OF 1901 at Soldiers Grove. consisting of
about twenty five car loads and several
carloads have arrived and been placed
in the Viola warehouse. where it is be-
ing sampled and will later be moved to
their eastern manufactures
The new lamps for the village have
arrived sld part Of themS have been
placed ia position They are gasoline
and OF 1000 candle power. They make
a fiue light and when they are all in
place and lighted they will make
great Improvement in the appearance
of our town at night, and it will be very
much more convenient to get around on
dark nights.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
An hnnnat stntement.

Mr.. William Acton Of 212 Fourth st.
Lincoln, Ill. says: Our daughter, aged
sixteen. was suffering with severe
cough and cold on her lungs. Common
remedies :. emed T. afford no relief and
myself and hsr mother feared pueu-
Inonia or consumption She began tax
ing Harss Honey and Horehound and
In leas han two weeks was entirely
cnred We always recon mend Harris
Honey and Horehouud TO any one SUI
fering with deep seated cough or cold.
Sold By A J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
rFrom the LaFarge Enterprise. !

Miss Ida Hughes, former resident
of Sugar Grove Ridge, bat row mp at
Barron, was married recently to Arthur
Bagley, a prosperous young farmer at
that place Their many friends extend
congratulations
Russell Collins has returned to Carter
Wis. where he has been promised a
steady Job at good wages working for
Minor Bros There are good many
Vernon county settlers at this place
Among them are Minor Brothers, E.
Butterfeld G. Marshall. VIM. Rabbit,
Mack Rabbit, Peter Peterson, L. Har-
ris. John Harris, VIM. Collins and j..
Brooks
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Written for the Censor
NEW Y EAR, 1908.
BY WILLIAM HAuoHToE.

BY WILLIAM HAu0HTOE.
Have youtheard his footsteps2
Did you see his face2
Was he robed in purplef
With u royal grEce.
No. his steps were silent.
And his lips we're mute,
But the old year met him
With brave salute.
Gave him all his records
Burdens, hopes and fears,
Failures and successes
ofthe dead old years
All! we thought them buried;
Some we would forget.
No, my friend they'll haunt US
For they're living yet.
Strange these mystic comings
on mysterious things
Life and death and famine
Move on viewiess wings.
So Gods mighty forces,
silent = hen uusought,
We can only tell them
BY the change they've wrought.
Good old year that's left us;
Happy year that's new
Well we'll all be better,
Kinder and more true.
Twill be what we make IL;
We may laugh or weep
For the seed we scatter,
We must surely reap.
Yiroqua, Jan. 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
lTrom the nlIlsboro sentry.

A crew of men commenced laying the
steel on the Hillsboro q Northeastern
railway Tuesday afternoon The first
shipment consisted of four cars of steel
rails, spikes etc. and other shipments
are expected TO follow soon. Frank
Smith went to Elroy Wednesday aud
brought the II. q N. E. engine to Union
Center to hall the rails out on the new
line Some trouble was experienced in
getting the rails shipped as soon as de-
sired. but it is now stated by good au-
thority that the road will be completed
by January 1st.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
sEvERsoN -HEsRY WEDDING.

A wedding of more than usual inter.
est occurred in this city last evening
when Sheriff elect Sever Severson was
united in marriage to Miss Belle Henry.
The wedding took pace at 8 o'clock at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Henry, and the cere mony
was performed by Rev Goodnight.
Mr. Severson is q native of the town of
Christiana, man of sterling charact or
who is widely and fsvorably known.
The bride was reared in this city and
counts her friends by the score. Ths
CENSOR extends hearty congratulations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
[rrom the Laorosse RepublIcan.l

Through the efforts of Congressman
Esch there will be established in La
Crosse County next spring wha' is
known in the free rural mail delivery
service as the county system" BY
this county system it viii be possible to
reach anywhere in La Crosse county
every day. IL will mean that every
main Travelled road win have route,
and win mean, also, THAT twelve to fit.
teen additiona, carriers will be put in
tie service, doubling tie number now
operated, which is az present twelve.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
GENOA.

GENOA, Dec. 30--6. II. Bartels gave we'd
ding dance last Wednesday evening and all
r.pTt fine time 80. Miss Grace Delray OF
Winopa. Is visiting relatives. . A large crowd
from here attended the dance at Browns
Vile Minnesota. last FRIDAY evening. Our
seho lls are closed fer the holidays. Mr. and
Mrs Il. j. Hopkins OF La Crosse, are visiting
parents here :. Dan Franzina spent Christ
mas with relatives at DE Soto. George
monti returned from his trip 20 Chicago =.
Miss Katie Murphy is visiting friends In In
Crosse Mrs Tony Cortl and Mrs Gelh are
visiting daughters at Chippewa Falls Mrs,
stevens and little daughter OF Berlin, are
visiting her uncle, W. l.. Riley Chas. OFT
II and Joseph MoSu are spending holidays
at home. The former ls attending busi-
ness college at La Crosse, the latter the sa-
MISSISSIPPI.