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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
HOW TAcks ARE MADE.
There Arc Many Kinds for a Great
Variety of Uses.

There Arc Many Kinds for a Great
Variety of Uses.
Herald man came up from Brock
ton the other day and shared seat
with a man whose business Is the man
ufactnre of lacks for shoes and other
purposes. Naturally they began TO talk
shop" and among other things the
Herald man learned that the best
tacks are made of imported Swedish
iron. the next grade OF American soft
steel and the cheapest grade of com
mon American iron. Tacks are also
made of copper. Some tacks are tin
ned. and for ship use tacks are gal
vanized Tacks are made of sizes
ranging from half-ounce to twenty-four
ounces The tack commonly used MS q
carpet tack fhe ones you get in your
bare feet while Waiting with the
A twenty-four ounce tack is about ~
Inches In length.
There are great many kinds of
tacks, made for great variety. OF
uses, and they are put up in many diff
ferent forms. There are gimp lacks,
looking glass lacks uphOlsters' tacks,
trunk tacks, lace tacks, basket tacks.
brush lacks. coffin tacks, shank tacks.
lasting lacks. miners lacks. cheesebox
tncks. carpet tacks. and tacks for a
score of other uses. Within the last
dozen years the sale of double-pointed
tacks In al sizes has increased hun
dredfold owlCg to the greatly increased
use of electric wires. Double-pointed
tacks are also used for lacking down
straw mating and for other purposes.
lacks that are sold in papers are put
up on full weight, halves and quarters,
the weight indicating the size of the
package. Almost all kinds of tacks are
also sold In bulk in twenty-five and
fifty-pound boxes and 100-pound kegs.
A one-ounce Jack machine will In a
day make about 100000 tacks. says the
Boston Herald. The iron is fed into
the machine in a long strip a little
wider than the length of the finish d
tack. so as 10 allow of material to be
upset for the head. An eight ounce
machine will make about 100000 tacks
in day, or about 200 pounds. Tacks
that are put up in papers are weighed
out and the papers filled by hand Com
paratiyely few tacks are put out now
in tied-up papers; they are mostly put
M in little pasteboard boxes. These
boxes are packed in larger boxes and
in turn in cases for shipment A com
mon tack package is a case weighing
about 100 pounds. The annual tack
production of the country is estimate1
at about 10000 tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31


That might have explained to them why
her spirits had seemed 10 rise, and why
she had appeared TO enter into her moth
cr's matrimonial schemes.
Mr.. Ralph himself was not little puz-
zlcd at her so frequently talking Of the
fatal incident itself, and at her undis
guised curiosity about all the details. II
was a subject. however. that he rather
relished. But Lucy always sustained n
theory Of her own in the matter. and rc-
hcmentiy compassionated poor Ned Bur
tons fpe.
You are a great ally Of the family, |
know" said Mr.. Ralph; they are not
worthy of any interest. As for that old
man. he has had a narrow escape; that is
all l will say"
oh he is innocent said she, warmly;
that | know. Nurse Donovan said so.
aud she knows more about it than any
one"
oh indeed said he: has she Leen
talking them"
"She was with them the other day. and
has greatly confOrted them. They have
made some friends who are very sensible
and sagacious, and who intend having
the whole matter regularly investigated
and Ned Burton cleared. Mrs. Donovan
remembers perfectly now that she heard
his step close to the door, or heard his
voice"
"Oh. they have won her ovnf, nave
they?'
Yes" said she; sit will be proved. We
hope, that when the poor child fell out
he was not near the window at all"
"Oh, they've trumped that story up.
have they? Fell out. indeed! No. it came
down just as if it had been flung cut.
If you had only heard the sound"
What. so you saw itY' said our diplo-
matist Lucy.
She fancied he was going to deny it,
md added hastily, 80 indeed they say.
You were sitting in your window"
He colorcd. How sharp we are. Miss
Lucy SO you wanted to trap me?'
Not at ALL" she said in soothing
way-she was getting artful. was Lucy
II really know so little Of these things;
but am so sorry for poor Ned Burton"
He looked at her curiously: but she
changed the subject, and began TO talk
of something else.
Ito be continuedl
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Dry Cows and springers.


While cows are dry they should only
be fed enough to keep them in good.
thrifty condition without becoming fat.
Such foods as clover hay, bran and
roots, ensilage or cornstallxs, etc. make
most suitable variety of fooas. The
aim at this period should be to feed
non-stimulatfng foods, and only such
as have cooling and laxative effect on
the system ~ cow should never be
fed heavily just before dropping her
calf. Heavy feeding at this time. es-
pecially with feeding stuffs of ear
honaceous or heating nature. is very
injudieious and likely to cause infiam-
nation or garget in their udders At
the same time. a cow should he well
nourished at this period. Massachu-
sets Ploughnan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
800 Reward, 500.

Tie readers Of this paper will be pleased 10
earn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its
stages. and that is CatarFh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease. requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting direct fly
on tne blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
merely destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by building
Up the constitution and assisting nature In doing
Us work: The proprietor haze so much faith in
dollars for any case that 1t fails TO cure. Send
az Sold by Druggists 75c
Hail. Family Pills are the besR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

which it is deyoured. When in doubt
rs to chicken feed, ask the hens about
They know what they want and
what they need. Everybody who raises
fowls should make provision for some
green stuff for the winter. A little
patch o. winter grain, alfalfa, rescue
grass, turnips, beets. cabbage or any
root or vegetable that fowls Will eat
is good for them and will encourage
hens to lay. Hens have no almanac,
and the only way they ha, for distin-
gushing the seasons is by The sort of
stuff they have to eat. Feed spring
vic'uals and give physical comfort, and
You will have eggs to eat If not to sell.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Mhr nnn,t the Rora Ride Z

Why is not Somethin more being
done to encourage horseback riding
among the boys on the farm. Compar-
atively few farm boys can ride grace
fully and with ease. They get astride
the old mare, and jog along to and from
the stable and pasture. and call it rid
ing horse. Ii is as far from real gen
uine horseback riding as day is from
night
No class of horses sells better on a
market to-day than first class well
broken saddle horses. There are deal
ers. who make business of training
these horses for the purchaser. Why
could not the farmers boy do this
WORK instead II he were given some in
formation as to what the requirements
of good saddle horse were, and how
to train such horse for riding, ii
would mean money in the farmers
pocket Farm aud Home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
How to Conduct a Stock Sale.

HOW TO (OnuuGt a CtOCk oaiGs
A brisk demand for well-bred stock
Of all kinds, particularly of the beef
breeds, has encouraged the sale of
such stock by public auction. the prices
being quite satisfactory These live
stock sales first became popular in the
West. but are now fairly common ev-
erywhere in the stock-growing sec
lions. \ cattle dealer of long expert
ence lays great stress on preparing ami
mails especially for the sale. Even if
an animal is well bred, has a good out
line and other requirements, if its con
dition is unsatisfactory in any way, its
good qualities will be overlooked. The
cattle must be fed into good flesh and
must be well groomed and thoroughly
cleaned This expert believes in judi
cious advertising as II means of proHnot
Jig sale He advises that the sale be
held Under cover, in order to be prepar
ed for any kind Of weather. The con
struction of temporary sheds of Il few
boards and props will make the buyers
comfortable. Before the sale begins,
coffee and sandwiches, or food of sim
liar kind. are passed around. Well
fed people make lively buyers. Finally
provide good auctioneer. one who
knows all about stock and pedtgrees
and how TO describe them to the best
advantage GOOD assistants should be
provided . handle the animals in the
ring. The sale is carried on brisk!y;
no unnecessary pauses. These sugges-
tons apply to general public sales OF
any kind.-American Cultiyator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
How to Treat Heaxes.

In answer TO an inquiry as to the
treatment of heayes. correspondent
of the National Stockman writes as
follows: ITO answer you in relation TO
what you particularly wish to know, |
would have to know the age Of your
horse and manner of breathing. that
might locate the trouble which pro
duces his irregular breathing. | will
say, however, that all forms of heayes
are incurable, The best that can be
done is TO alleviate In old chronic
cases of so-called bilious heayes the
first thing TO do win be 10 regulate the
feeding by feeding hay very sparingly
and oats plentifully Wet all hay with
lime water and give Fowler's solution
of arsenic in tablespoonful doses three
times per day This is best given by
mixing with a half pint of wafer and
nse to wet the grain feed. So-called
bronchial heayes can be relieved by
feeding us above recommended and Civ
ing in the grain feed a tablespoon of a
mixture of powdered elecampane root
3 ounces, ginger ounces, powdered
squills 2 ounces, powdered lObelia 3
ounces. fenugrec 2 ounces, chIorate of
potash 4 ounces.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
FooD PRICES SOARING.
Cost of Necessities % Per Cent HigheI
than Last Year.


During the last year the prices of food
products have increased fully p per
cent aud the prices Of the necessaries Of
life are still on the increase. During the
last two years TIE prices Of food products
have increased 30 Is per cent. OF the
entire line Of staple goods al one Of the
leading grocery houses in Chicago, only
coffee, -four and sugar are lower than
rated tso years ago and at the present
time sugar is racing upward at rate
which will soon put it out Of the minor
ity. Dried fruits, canned fruits, vegeta-
bles. poultry, butter, eggs, beef, pork,
mutton and veal all have had an upward
tendency.
The following table will show in a
measure the advance in prices taken by
different staple articles during the last
two years. The prices quoted are whole
sale prices and the retail merchant is
obliged to pay the jobber a stiff profit:
Dee. 6, Dec. Z, Dec. 8,
1902 1901
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31


The other night Lloyd Roberts and
H.. were married OF a Chicago and Al
ton train.
1t is reported rom ST. Louis that the
Frisco Railroad system is negotiating
a deal with the Grand Trunk. which, if
successful, will extend the Frisco sys-
TEN from Canada to Mexico.
The fastest long-distance trains III the
world are run over the New York Cen
trail and Lake Shore, between New York
and Chicago. Their average speed is
about n mile a minute for the entire
distance.
The New York Central Railroad is
making a fight TO prevent trolley roads
from paralleling its line between Roch-
ester and Syracuse. 1t is claimed that
MS there already are three roads between
the two places, the public has no need
of a fourth.
Land seekers cheap rates from Iowa,
South Dakota and adjacent territory TO
North Dakota. Minnesota and the North
west have been discontinued, but they
will be resumed in February In the
meantime there is semi-monthly home
seekers rate which enables those who
20 to look for new homes to travel TN
cheap fares.
Carrying At one place sixteen railroad
tracks that occupy a width of 200 feet
a BIZ sar embankment built by Chicago
railroads in accordance with the order
Of the City Council is slowly but surely
creeping toward the western limits and
the part completed now stands as a mon
ument to modern engineering skill. Two
and half million dollars viii be the
cost of the elevation over which two such
great railway systems as the Chicago
and Alton and the Atchison. Topeka and
Santa Fe win for years to come roll q
wealth Of traffic in and cut Of Chicago's
big business center.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Oiliuw Harness.

Unbuekle every strap. and wash care
fully with water CASTLE soap, and
sponge or cloth. Allow to dry for five
or ten minutes Then oil, rubbing every
part of the harness. except the patent
leather with cloth wei! soaked in
neatsfoot oil or pour out two OF three
quarts of oil into pan and draw each
,ece through it slowly, bending and
rubbing the strap, The buckle holes
should have a little extra oil, also the
bellybauds. hreeching and the strap
that buckle 70 the bits To give the
leather new look. add 10 one pint of
oil a large teaspoonful Of lampblack
uu1 ain ounce or two % beeswaX.---
III Ia and Farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

The way you're describing the diff
ferent places TO me" said the tourist.
you evidently consider me stranger
here"
"Av coorse. sor, replied the sour
looking driver
What makes you think I've never
been here before"
The fact that no wan liver comes
back that's heen here afore"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Cane ~. Beet,

why do you call him Cain?" in
uuired Adam.
Because the little darling can't he
beat" replied Eve with feminine
logic.
Thus was the sugar controversy
started in Paradise; the young man
subsequent career leaving it an open
question New York Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Wise Deacon,

Deacon, began the old colored par
son do yo' ebeh say Cit behind me-
Saian':"
No, hruddah. All do not" said Dea-
ron Green, III All told Satan to git
behind me he might stick me when
"A want lookin All keep him right
IN front whah All kin see him. Chi
Cngn News
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
A Happv Death.

Patient with fractured skull How
did / get hurt doctor:
Physician You fell down a u4anhole
and into cellar fun of coal.
Patient oh. doctor Why didn't yot
let me die there?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
De soto station.

Leave st. P. Exp. except sGnday.:z;0s 9 No
Going La Crosse EXP. ex. sunday, 4 IA . m
North Accommodation tex. Sun 5:55 N
Leave (Chi. & st. Louis Exp.( ex. SUM- 90 N
Going Dubuque EXP. Except SUM- T:SO N
Sc..sh Recommendation lex. Sunday s:23 . "a
c#-F For tickets, rates, maps, etc. apply &c
Local agents at above stations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

tralia, ILL.,, remained
in a deep, appar-
unconscious
until her
awakening a few
days ago. Day in
and day out the
young woman slept.
Throughout the long
hours she sat seem
ingly perfectly OBJ
livious to all that
took place about
her. When she was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

four tines that invested In manufae.
lures. More than half OF the people Of
the United States live on farms. and
more than a third of all the people en-
gagged in gainful occupations work on
farms. In one year the products of
American farms have reached an ag-
gregate value Of nearly S5.000000,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
C B. q Q. r. R. TINE CARD.
stoddard station.

Leave St. p. EXP. Except Sunday,l 7:A q m
Going La Crosse EXP. lex. sunday 6:12 M
North Accommodation lex. Sum- 6:l2 . m
Leave Obi. 4 st. Louis Exp.tex SUM 1881 . m
Going Dubuque Exp lex. Sunday 7:01 y N
South Accommodation(ex. Sunday asa D m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

In the Industrial progress made by
tSr United States during recent years
there has been no more conspicuous
feature than the growth of agriculture.
The amount of fixed capital invested in
agriculture is about $2o,0Oo,00o.o00, or
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
Genoa station.

Leave St. P. Exp Except Sunday 7:39 q m
Going La Crosse Exp. lex. Sunday 5:ol D N
North Accommodationtex. Sunday 4:40 D m
Leave Chi. & st. Louis Exptax. SUM- i2.47 D m
Going Dubuque ExD. except Sum- TIA D m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

bacon. and If one is in a position TO
risk quite a few dollars in the process
OF learning how to raise this bacon.
after while he will reap gratifying
returns. indianapolis News.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
VIctorY Statlon.

Leave St. P EXP. except Sunday 7iis o m
Going La Crosse Exp. tex. Sunday A:50 D IA
North Accommodation tex. Sunday <'is . m
Leave Chi. g. St.Louis Exptex. Sun.l IL: IS D m
Gofng3 Dubuque Exp. texcep6 SUM- 7:22 . m
South Accommodation (ex. sunday e:<8 q m
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
GIRLS STRANGE SLEEP.

Quarreled with Her Lover and Has
Since Been in a-"Trance.
From tie day she quarreled with her
sweetheart over two months ago Dora
Meek, pretty young woman of Cen
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

Yes. that scissors grinder is quite
clever"
What makes you thiuA So:"
Why. he has a bell that sounds like
an automobile gong ana every une
looks out when he passes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

Laughing checrfulneSs throws sun
light Oh ali the paths Of nfe.-Richtef
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31

Green Food for Poultry.
If you doubt the Importance of green
feed for fowls in winter hand them
sample and see the yoracity with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-12-31
WESTERN WIS. k,cKAPoo LINE.

Fl. P. PROCTOR, a. e. PAoKAKr.
President. Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
FISHERS ISLAND
 ON WAR FOOTING
GOVERNMENT CENSORSHIP HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED OVER WIRE
 CHANNELS AND MANAGERS OF SUCH LINES GET INSTRUCTIONS

Fishers Island, l.. l.. August 23-This island. which is expected 10 De the cen- ter of the military and naval maneuvers Of the near futnre, is on a war footing. A government censorship has been es- tablished over wire channels of communI- cations with the mainland, and the own CTS and maragers of tho telegraph and telephone lines have been instructed not to permit the pa ssage over their wires of any information relating in any way to the maneuvers. This order applies with equal force to the operations of both the army and the navy in the coming strug- gle for the command of the entrance of Long Island Sound. For it's own use the army mas a special wire and cable from Prospect Hill here to New London. An army officer acts as censor or all mes- sages over that wire. The establishment of this supervision of teleg1 aph and tel ephone lines is part of the announced in- tention of the government to make every effort just as would be done in actual war time, to n event the sending out of news that might be of value to the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
URGENT ORDERS SEND
 BATTLESHIPS TO SEA
ROOSEVELT ENDS
 SECOND DAYS TOUR
UPON THE CONCLUSION OF HIS SPEECH AT PROVIDENCE HE BOARDED PRIVATE YACHT FOR SENATOR ALDRIcH's HOME.

Newport. R. l.. August 23.-President Roosevelt closed his second days jour ney through New England at Newport to- night where he is the guest of MT. Win throp Chanler. Upon the conclusion of his speech at Providence he was driven to the dock where he boarded private yacht for the residence of Senator Ald- rich, at Warwick. Newport was reached at 9:30. He was at once taken to the Chanler residence and while here he will atsend to the christening of the Chanler baby.
 Since starting from New Haven his progress through Connecticut and Rhode Island has been marked by greetings, the warmth of which hardly could be exceeded. The weather has been all that could be desired. The President rose early today in Hartford and arrived at the station some minutes before the hour of departure. The handsome special train on which he Is travelling is main- taining it's schedule.
 The Presidents democratic ways are constantly referred to in his speeches he seems to reach the people at once. At Wnlemantic, where he spoke from his carriage in the public square. this re- marks were referred to by several as heart to heart talk. Perhaps the most enthusiastic reception accorded to him by the smaller places was at River Point, R. l., in the Pawtucket valley. Pastime park which adjoins the railroad track, was thronged with people. among them being hundreds of grand army veterans, who formed semi-circle In front of the platform.
 The President quickly captured his au- dience which appiAuded his tribute to the veterans of the Civil war for their unswerving valor and devotion to duty. , The demonstration at Providence was the climax to an eventful day. The multi tude that gathered around the platform In front of the city nall, gave vent to their feelings time and again throughout the course of his address, and at it's con- clusion he was overwhelmed with con- gratulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-24
TENSION IS TELLING
 ON YANKEE SAILORS
Every Calculation in Regard to the Location of Pillsbury Has So
 Far Proved Incorrect.
On Board U. s. Ship Kearsargt

On Board U. s. Ship Kearsarge, Flagship Admiral H:fginson's Squadron.
 Rockport Me, August 2S.-The where abouts of Commander Pillsbury, the game he is playing and the point of his contemplated attempt to strike the New England coast are uncertainties which, sboard this ship and among the officers end men in general, is causing remark ably severe ter sion. For days they have been or constant watch, anxious lest some condition hitherto unthought of might develop, and their anxiety is tell ing on them. Still 1t is the general belief that If Commander Pillsbury hopes to wear out his enemy by waiting game he Is in error. This theory was advanced epd later rejected On the grounds that no man knows better than does Con- mander Pillsbury the waiting qualities of the Yankee sailors, and it is consid- cred exceedingly improbable that he will attempt such q move.
 It was also advanced that the com mander of the white squadron would attempt to capture one or the de1endlng sauadron's vessels and thus weaken Ad- miral Higginson's line of defense. Much comment was heard on all sides on this
 
 ing when a report made to the admiral showed that not vessel was missing. What made the situation more compllcat- ed today Is the fact that calculations as to Commander Pillsbury's game have so far been found wide of fact. The ap- pearance of the cruisers Brooklyn and Olympia away out to sea today caused much excitement aboard this ship on which everything was in readiness for instant departure. Captain Hemphill, Executive Officer Wood, Admiral Higgin- son and Flag Lieutenant Evans were all on the bridge. The anchor chain was orr dered shortened to thirty fathoms. Every body on duty went to his post and the signal halyards were kept busy with the sending of messages which could not be read by the Brooklyn. The Riddle went off short at a 25 knot clip and ar irving within easy challenging distance of the Brooklyn, the latter reported no news, which answer was quickly brought back to Admiral Higginson. It was not long after this that the Brooklyn and Olympia steamed back to the eastward.