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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
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HAZARDS TO HEALTH.
Undue Exposure to Winter Weather
Dangerous to Life.

Undue Exposure to Winter Weather
Dangerous to Life.
The majority of persons in the tenn
perate zone delight in winter because
of it's sports and amusements. 1t brings
with it, however, great hazards to
health and train of disc0inforts, some
petty and others serious, bet none of
which is generally recognized as af-
fectlng the health; yet their alienation
and cure are often difficult
1t would raise the average of health
significantly if the vast Importance of
precautionary measures could be inn
pressed upon the public and attention
drawn to the fact that these so-called
petty discomforts are a menace to
health.
There is a misunderstanding as to
the benefits which cold weather con-
fers. If in autumn and spring persons
took the same amount of exercise and
breathed as deeply as cold compels
them to in order to maintain the nor
NAL heat of the body, they would find
these seasons congenial TO health. Most
cal to life as burning, but they seem to
,hink that any degree of cold short of
freezing is beneficial, and one hears
pernicious talk about its stimulating
effect, pernicious because it induces
many persons to do foOlhardy things.
Cold is beneficial only when, through
the demand of oxygen TO feed internal
fires, the lungs are stimulated to their
full duty. The circulation of the blood
should be correspondingly accelerated,
and it is as long as the body is kept
warm. But the moment the HANDS,
feet, nose or ears become stingingly
cold, harm is done, and if, through in
sufficient clothing, this chill involves
the limbs and extends to the shoulders
or other parts of the body the danger
is proportionately increased and @niay
be the incipient cause of pneumonia,
fevers or other disease
A chill disturbs the capillary circula-
ton, and in women this is so sensitive
that It's slightest disturbance may
cause cutaneous disorders. Frequently
the seeds of n winters discomfort are
sown during the first frosty evenings
of autumn. Many take Is cen delight in
the sharp tinge of the air, but the bene-
fit of its stimulating ozone Is lost unless
the body is protected from chill. Often
the hands or feet become stingingly
cold, and within twentyfour hours a
burning irritation is felt in some part
of the limbs. Because the hands are
more commonly exposed than the feet
the irritation is usually felt first in the
upper arms, extending TO the wrists.
or involving the thighs and ankles in
exact measure to the exposure. New
York Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Farm Nntca.

Former Governor ]. s Hogg has be-
come the largest cabbage grower in
Texas. He said to-day that he had
10000 head Of cabhagus growing on
bis plantation in Brazoria County,
which would be ready for shipment
TO Northern markets next month.
In raising chickens for the spring
market it is not necessary that they
should run outside in the cold. Many
breeders who use incubators and
breeders find the chicks may be hatch
ed and raised to the age for broilers
inside the building exclusively.
1t is a fact that the farmer is pros
Derous wheen lie combines with his
farming the manufacture of pork and
beef. The corn. grass. hay and fodder
are his raw materials; the pork and
beef and wool his finishing product.
Moles, says the Wisconsin Farmer,
arc often enormously condemned. They
are iusectivorous and not vegetarlans
Is they have basr accused They live
en- insects which iufeSt the soil. the
earth worm constituting almost its
sole diet. The mole gets credit for
destroying roots Of plants when II Is
digging Tor lis favorite food.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
CHApTER VII

A week later found Miss Bradleigh en-
tirely restored to health. The sticking
plaster was no longer upon her forehead,
and a faint, purpish-red line was the
only indication of the blow that had
been dealt her.
One bright afternoon Bricc asked her
to 20 boating. and she caught At the
proposition, for she hEd been longing for
81 change, When she arrived with him
at he bank of the wide, breezy. legend
airy stream she found Miss Wentworth
and Il Mr.. Charles Dewan in waiting.
The latter was a friend Of Miss Went
worth's. who Introduced him TO Bar
bara.
Brice pushed the boat of the rocks
and the party entered il, Mr.. Dewan TAX
ing the other pair Of oars. The two la
dies seated themselves in the stern of the
boat an soon were chatting pleasantly.
the gentlemen managing how and then
10 get in a remark or two,
Barbara looked very pretty in her
white muslin dress. with its pale pink
bows and sash, her soft. brown hair
fringing her forehead. the sparkle in her
eyes at variance with the pJllor IN her
face and the lsngour in her attitude
Miss Wentworth would have been voted
trihe less in harmony with her dark
face AMI royal carriage.
The boat ride was very pleasant one.
for the day could not have been more
bright. the air more halmy, the motion
of the boat more lulliug. The gentlemen
pulled to shore and helped the ladies' out.
after which they all took p s,roll through
the woods Barbara fop.d Mr. Dewan al
her side; he was there partly from de
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Growing Catch Cronr.

Less attention seems TO be given to
catch crops of late than their value
warrants. In certain sections where
the grain crops are harvested by the
middle or last of June, both peas and
sey beans may be sown and will fur
nish good food during the fall. In
colder sections buckwheat may be
made the catch crop ana will be espe-
cially valuable on poor land where the
straw may be plowed under after har-
vest to furnish much needed humus to
the soil. Buckwheat is not appreciated
as 1t should be, especially on poor
soils. 1t is an excellent crop to raise
where bees are part of the farm out
fit, and If grown after a grain crop or
after an early hoed crop it will great
ly benefit the poorest soil by disposlng
of the straw as suggested. the root
growth by it nature also adding hui
mus to the soil.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
&c nphnnenn EIimseIc.

4 promoter tells this story against
himself;
II went to see busy man in the
city. and. being very much interested
in my business, talked rather at
length. and perhaps consumed little
too much time The telephone on Mr.
Rusyman's desk rang and he picked up
the receiver.
- All right. answered the man. Then
turning to me. he continued: Il have
an appointment on the door above that
will require me TO excuse myself for
few minutes" He left his desk and
disappeared through n door.
II was anxious to say few words
more. so | waited Several times 1
thought | heard some one approach
the door through which he had gone,
but ten minutes passed without his re
turning. walked up and down the
floor. and In my iouvneying noticed a
button at the end t his desk where
his hand had rested, and through a
meddlesome spirit touched it. | was
surprised to bear his telephone bell
ring"
Il made an examination" continued
the promoter. according to the New
York News, found that the telephone
was connected with nothing but that
button and realized that he had rung
| it just to get rid of me.
II concluded to wait no longer, and
sneaked out as quickly as possible"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
The Road to Success.

Farm success depends on knowledge.
on industry. enterprise and thrift, on
saving and making the income exceed
the outgo. on good financiering and
management, on ready adjustment to
new conditions, on love of the bust
ness and on good wife, who takes an
interest in her husbands work, says
c. II. Gleason. in New England
Farmer. There is no dividing line
between the home and the farm. The
presiding genius of the farm and the
household are the two factors which
makes complete whole; one pulls and
the other pushes. To be a successful
farmer one must be good citizen and
his life radiate the community
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Practical Ventilation.

Many farmers neglect ventilation be.
cause they cannot adopt scientific
ways when really they could do some
things that would help very much. \
C. Cubertson says: Il know of lots of
farmers stables where, when the door
Is open, great steam comes out that
is almost suffocating. l do not know
anything about scientific methods, but
l took some footboards and made box
es extending from the sill up to the
roof. about thirty feet high, running
above the ridge of the barn outside
This plan has done away with large
portion of the bad odors and all the
steam, and the cost was simply moth
ing"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04

BY Mr. Roehr-Relating TO official
bonds.
BY lIr. Green-Relating to life insur-
ance companies.
By Mr.. Bird-To prohibit the importa-
ton or manufacture of cigarettes or sub
stitutes therefor.
BY Mr.. Misunderstanding to exemD-
tons.
By Mr. Mosher-Relating to fish and
game.
BY Mr. Roehr-Relating to the re
demption Of certain lands ia Milwaukee,
County.
BY Mr.. Relating to the coun,
~ court Of St Croix County.
By Mr.. O'Neil--A bill to confer cleo
tive franchises on women.
By Mr.. Eaton-Relating 10 the raising
of school fund and distribution of the
same.
BIZ Mr. Reukema-Relatiye 10 fees fot
registers of deeds,
The judiciary coulmittee offered a sub
stitute for the bill relating 10 the selling
Of liquor to Minors.
The COMMITTEES "a naval affairs recons
mended that the bill an:h orizing county
boards to erect soldiers Is 1umenfs pass,
By Mr. Reukema-Re al We to the dE-
ties Of nOtaries public.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Plant Trees or. Farms.

The fuel situation IN the Northwest
the past winter further emphasizes the
necessity for planting trees on the
arms of the West. Corn has been
burned in many localities where wood
could not be had. where farmers have
heretofore depended wholly upon coal.
In other places hay. straw and beans
were used for fuel. None of these
products make good fuel and many Of
them are expensive Probably no
where in the West has the success of
planting trees been more apparent
than in South Dakota, and this State
is an example of what may be done
by tree culture. twenty-five years
ago the State was practically barren
of timber. The timber claim law was
the favorite with landseekers, who
were after government land in those
days, and this law is responsible for
the great growth of trees that is now
found in that State, and which places
the farmers beyond dependence upon
the railroads or coal barons.-St. Paul
Dispatch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
ANTS AS FARMERS.
Some Species Show Much Skill in Fee
filizinnr and Pruuinrr.
CTo be continued.)

Some Species Show Much Skill in Fer
tilizing and Pruning.
Recent study of ants has added an
other to the many facts that show the
intelligence these insects possess. This
latest discovery is that some species act
ually plant and raise their own crops.
The big leaf-cutting ant of the trop
les Is the most proficient species in the
agricultural line. These ants visit
plant and cut little fragments out OF
the leaves. Sometimes they will ruin
whole plantation over night. leaving
the plants with ragged fragments Of
their foliage.
Until recently it was supposed that
the leaf-cutters ate the pieces of leaf.
But now It is known that they carry
the fragments to their mounds, where
they chew them over and over, moisten-
ing them at the same time with
acid secretions, until they have made
soft, spongy mass. This is kneaded
and worked over and over again I'M
til 1t is a big heap full of small holes.
In this spongy mass the ants deposit
the spores of certain fungus which
forms the greater part of their food sup
ply. Different species of ants have
different species of fungus.
The most highly developed of them
all Is grown by a Brazilian ant. 1t is
known as the rozites gongilophora. This
fungus is very rich and full of albu-
men, which is particularly loved by the
ants.
To produce most albumen the fungus
must not be permitted to seed. OF
course. this is simple matter, well
known to every florist and agricultur.
list. But 1t certainly is wonderful that
ants should have learned 1t.
They attend to the pruning of the
fungus stems and suckers just as care
fully as human planter would. AS
soon as the fungus begins to grow 1t
sends out fine threadlike stems into
the air. If these are allowed TO grow
they will finally bear spores. But the
ants do not permit them to grow. They
keep certain members of their colonies
busy biting them off the moment they
appear.
After being pruned for short time
the fungus begins to develop little
swellings which are particularly rich
in albumen. And after being cultivated
for lew months the little swellings
are found everywhere around the bot
tom of the pile.
Some species of ants carry fertilizers
to their gardens. They bear finely
chewed wood. moldering leaves, dead
insects, and other similar material to
the fungus plantation to enrich the soil
and increase their yield.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
1sgs..sss.sZ
what q Farmer shonld Know.

nat "a Farmer Shonid Know.
In agriculture. as in manufactures.
success consists in securing the larg-
est and best production at the small
est expenditure of force, time and
money. Evidently the farmer who
aims at such success must have an
understanding of plant life and what
proportion of Its sustenance 1t draws
respectively from the air and the soil.
He must know the chemical constitu-
ents Of the latter and the treatment
which 1t requires to restore the plant
food exhausted by his crops. He must
have knowledge of the climates de-
manded by different cereals, vegeta-
bles and fruits. He must be acquaint-
ed with the diseases and insect pests
which endanger both plant and ami
NAL life and should know how to treat
them, He should be familiar with the
principles of animal nutrition and the
value of food. In addition to all the
expert knowledge required, there are
those mental qualities which are de-
yeloped by scientific training, a keen
perception and an alert habit of mind,
full appreciation of the value of
facts and hospitality TO new ideas, to-
gether with that fcxlbility which en-
ables it's possessor to adapt himself
more readily 70 changed conditions.
Evidently the farmer of the future
81 not be 1.-The man with the hoe
Josiah Strong. in Success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04

sire on his part. but mainly because OF
a maneuver of Miss Wentworth's.
Barbara understood the motive, and
was scarcely able to repress smile. She
was Sot IN love with Brice, and had TO
confess to herself that Mr.. Dewan was
not only just as handsome, bI good
deal more entertaining. Though he was
not sentimental, he was not slow in let
ting her see that he was pleased with
her society She had not mingled much
with the world, and ii was a new cxpe-
rience TO her to be waited upon IN such
an attentive manner.
In the meanwhile Miss Wentworth was
entirely absorbing Brice. She leaned
heavily upon his arm, smiled graeiously,
pretended 10 be alarmed at the sight Of a
snake. and insisted upon his helping her
across powders. which she might have
avoided or clambered over unaided. IL
afforded an opportunity for graceful
movements and lingering hand-ciinging.
She seemed in an especial good humor
and it acted f,vorably upon Brice.
Miss Bradl,i Ugh looks very sweet this
afternoon" ST. remarked. II wish she'd
take fancy TO Dewan."
"Dewan's n right clever fellow"
"Oh. don't-coincide in that way"
Miss Wentworth rejoined, with a play
full bow. What is that story about Miss
Bradleigh having been assaulted at Croy-
lands? 1 have been afraid to go out
alone after dark ever since. Some sort Of
local patrol ought to be organized.
"A more vicious scoundrel never went
unhung," declared Brice with n scowl.
You remember him, Miss Wentworth q
81? How should ~
You saw nle give him beating for
the mare"
"Oh, | remember. He was indeed an
fellow"
~ on cautioned me against him. And
so. The fellow attempted TO as
sassinate me-"
Gracious exclaimed Miss Went
worth, her gypsy face elongating
And he would have succeeded but for
Miss Bradleigh. She interfered just in
time and he visited his wrath upon her"
lie gave her an account of the affair.
She expressed much concern in connec-
ton with his peril, but had not word
of praise for Barbara. She was too jeal
Gus to accord her that.
ITO be continued.)
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Cooling Milk.

Bottled milk cools quickly in a tank
of ice water and can be kept cool by
small expenditure of ice. If bottles
with pasteboard caps are used, they
may be entirely submerged. In fact,
several tiers may be placed in a vat.
with thin boards between the tiers to
keep them in upright position, and
thus prevent breaking. If tin caps are
used for closing bottles. submerge
them up to the necks. Place the ice in
first, then little water-experience
will determine how much-then place
the bottles of milk and fill up with wa
ter to the desired height. Do not let
the ice melt entirely. 1t is preserved
somewhat longer by throwing a canvas
or board covering over the top.-Den-
yer Field and Farm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
So SisterIy.

did he really and truly say that
he loved you?"
well, l should think he did, He
swore it in four different languages"
Dear me, can he swear in four Ian
ages?. He talks SO dreadfuIly in one.
Well I'm glad to know it."
What do you mean by that:"
why. l was just telling Name Nc
Geaehey that didn't believe he mad
a talent of ans kind. And it remain
ed for you to discover his only one.
How proud you must be"
of course, you only say that BE-
cause you didn't catch him. But he
saw through your tricks"
He couldn't see through anything.
He isn't bright enough"
You're a mink"
You're a lady"'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04

When Barbara opened her eyes she
found herself In her own room, though
sh" was slow In satisfying herself about
II she reached h. Ind to her fore
} and was Startled at discovering
it was bandaSed \ shudder passed
her, for she yiv;J,y recalled all that
Al happened OUT =, thu moonlight. al
most beneath the widow of Brice Ruth
erford's room
The soft air blew IN through the folds
of the curtains: the canary INDUCED in A
squirt of song Mrs Rutherford. who
was standing near by, approached the
bed look Of sincere concern upon her
matrOnly face,
Barbara, do YOU know me?" she anx-
iously asked
why, to be sarr" replied Barbara, a
soft smile coming - her lips
Thank God for tn1ti" fc1vently cx-
claimed the old lady
You had 10 approximations as ~ my
recovering my SeusesT' Barbara asked.
Very grave a9pleh"hsions, my dear"
was the reply. This Is the third day. s.
What Do you mean to say that I
have been unconscious for three days ?
Is-Brice-safaY' Barbara asked. an
auNlOuS, waiting b9A IN ueF Drown eyes.
"Brice? He wasn't in peril Benson
carried You in He cried like an aver
grown boy" remarked AIRS. Rutherford.
Il didn't think h had taken such a fancy
TO you. Still. It's no wonder. Why.
you were jus; like It little baby in Lis
great strong arms We all were scared
you We're so covered with blood
Did the doctor sew mp the wound =
NO, child He decided that it wasn't
necessary He closed a. with sticking
plaster. Brice has been in to ask abou;
You ever so msuy times, believe that
he already cares more about you than
you suspect. Why did you meet that
man down in the rayiue?"
Basil! Yoc don't mean Basil?" Bar
bara cried a httle rcd.
If that's his nstr..
"Oh. dear, what faucyF' Barbar;
cried He didn't do it, He luldn'
harm hair Of my head, nor allow amp
body else to DO so. Basil is ny cousin--
a well-meaniaE fellow, bat very MUG
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04

clean--a very important item in the
preservation of sap. Sap pals may be
hung to them as portrayed and covers
placed over both pail and spout, as
shown at O, to keep out dirt and rain
water Sanitary conditions are thus
very much improved over old ways.
trees protected from damage and the
first part of maple sugar making rem
dered considerably more clearly and
scientlfic-W. NJ. Johnson. in Farm
and Home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Feeding of Farm Animals.

Requests for the bulletin issued by
the Department of Agriculture entitled
The Feeding of Farm Animals" have
been so numerous that Il reprint has
become necessary'. This little book
makes a dozen or more suggestions
and pointed remarks regarding the
wants and desires of stock and what
conduces to their happiness and con
tentment. and therefore to their best
condition. which could probably be
read with profit by almost every farm
er in the country. certainly by those
who do not make speciality and a
study Of stock raising and breeding
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
When to Plow for Corn.

Usually it is better To pillow for corn
In the spring, because if the land is
plowed i'll the fail it has a tendency
t. become sold-that u.s. run togeth-
err more or less by he winter and
spring rains. and this results in keep
ing the ground cold in the spring.
Corn, above most otller plants raised
on the farm. requires warm soil rath-
er early in the season. Plow two 10
three weeks. if the land is in good con
dition. before the time of planting.
and allow the burrows to lie for this
period without being narrowed
Country Gentleman
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
To Hold Your Egg Market.

tation for selling eggs that are guar
anteed tn be good there is no more
trouble for him TO hold his orders. Each
year the writer is adding to his bust
ness of supplying families with table
eggs, and the secret Of that increase in
business is due to the fact that we
date each egg as we take it from the
nest and always give the customers
the freshest eggs we have on hand.
The result is that we have suyh de
mand for eggs that we seldom have IN
egg on hand that is over three days
old Farm. Garden and Poultry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
To the Farm pnirxman.

| want to advise you about appara-
tus for making butter. If necessary
for Il little while, use what You have,
but as soon as possible get a good
separator and Il good churn, and when
.rou get tired of hand separator use
some Kind of power and build a suit
able room for it. | have used Il two
horse tread power for six or seven
years, but last spring got a four horse
gasoline engine. and | like it best
Holm pAttcrSnn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04

natural and healthy manner. The
pleasures that are supplied by nature
are not only more accessible than the
superficial pleasures of the city. but
they are also more refining in their in
fluence. The lives Of Americas great
men bear a striking tribute TO this
truth. Most, if not all. of our illus
trious men were born in simple coun-
try homes where plain living and high
thinking" early developed those sturdy,
upright qualities of mind and heart
which in after years helped 10 make
them mighty leaders in every depart
ment of human effort. Green's Fruit
Grower
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-04
Renelit. of Dnirr schooL

1t has become Il recognized fact that
at least one dairy school course is alb
solutely essential to the education of
the successful butter maker Only a
few short years ago this idea was sell
dom present in the mental collection of
the average creamery man. How fast
conditions and the popular idea Of
things do change.