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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Fifty Years AGO.

Faustin. first Emperor of Hayti, an
nounced that lie had settled his famous
dispute with Napoleon III. of France.
The first Christian funeral ever held
IN japan took place at Yeddo, for one of
Commodore Perry's marines.
Commodore Perry and party of
American sailors landed in Japan to meet
the native treaty commissioners.
The famous labor parliament met at
Manchester. + gland
Gen. SAINT ma began his march on
Acapulco WI : the Mexican government
troops under Alvarez were intrenched.
Salmon p Chase's attempt in the
nited States Senate to secure recogni-
tion Of the Missouri compromise in the
Kansas Nebraska bill was defeated by
the Democrats, led by Stephen A. Doug
las OF Illinois.
Two French warships threatened to
lombard Port an Prince Unless the debts
contracted by the Emperor of Hayti were
paid Immediately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
winter Fruit Tree Pruning.

While the early spring pruning and
the summer pinching back of the small
shoots covers the main pruning OF the
fruit trees, much good work may be
done during the opcl lays of winter
which will, at least, We time in the
spring Broken limbs may be removed
and many of the inside limbs which are
overlapping the fruiting twigs can be
cut off during the winter as we'll as in
the spring. The work of pruning should
always be done with saw on limbs
too large TO cut with sharp knife; in
pruning saw from the under side of the
limb first. saving up n quarter or 4
half through and finishing from the
top. This will result in a clean cut and
there will be no splintering. as would
be the case if heavy limb was cut
thr Jugh from the top. In the winter
pruning of orchards keep your eyes
open and note the condition Of the tree,
so that at the proper time any remedy
for any trouble found may be applied.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

The father Of large and expensive
family had brought guest home to
dine with him.
The dinner was In progress,
He helped the guest literally to ev-
erythlng that was on the table. but be-
fore serving the members of the family
he glanced an his wife. who made 4
slight and almost imperceptihle signal
to him, in accordance with some pre-
concerted code and it worked in prac-
tice as herein set forth,
Caroline" he said tc his eldest
daughter. shat / help you to some
more Of the chickcu-n m. X. -
Just little. please, papa"
Some of the mashed potato-a. y.
w"
IF you please"
with gravy--u. m. k.?"
NO, thanks. No gravy"
Johnny, win you have some more
stewed tomatoes-n m. k. 2
NO. thanks"
"Some mashed turnips-a, Y. w.T''
If you please"
Though the host had repeated these
letters hurriedly and in a lower tone.
they had not escaped the attSntion of
the guest
Pardon me. Mr., Trogson." he said,
"hut YOU have excited my curiosity.
MY ask what a. y. w and n. III. Is
meaut"
/ "TT,4l '' smoke M Johnny II tbouz-ht
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Hn1f- so1inr the sled.

Soles made of poles are almost
thing of the past since the sawed ones
have come into use. There are still
some who do not use the sawed soles
because of not knowing how to put
them on, after they have become dry,
without breaking or splitting them.
The illustration shows how the trick
is done. A teakettle full of boiling
water, poured on very gradually while
the sole is being sprung, is all that is
necessary in almost every instance.
The stream should be no larger than
a lead pencil, and poured on contin-
uaily. Any one who has never tried
this method will he surprised how
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Understandable Feeding.

on some farms all kinds of poultry
are fed together, old and young. and
geese. ducks. turkeys and chickens.
There are always domineering indi-
viduals in all barnyards. hence it will
be an advantage TO separate the older
from the younger stock when feeding.
The natural consequence of promiscu-
Gus commingling of fowls is that the
largest and strongest take their choice
and leave the refuse to be eaten by the
weaker. whereas the best should he
given To the poorest in order to help
them to a condition Of thrift and
growth. 1t is also more economical to
make some distinction when feeding,
especially when u profit is desired.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Seventv-sivc Years Ago.

\ Te Deum was chanted at St Peters
burg in the presence of the imperial court
to celebrate the capture of the fortress Of
Kali.
The entire militia strength o. the Unit
cd States was reported TO the War De
partment as 1.16S,419 men
Col. Suarez of Buenos Ayres routed
the Argentine rebels and killed 800 Of
their number.
The coasting trade of the United
States was reported to have increased -
value more rapidly than amy o,,,vr Amer
lean industry, because Of the favorable
navigation laws
The condition of negro slaves in the
West Indies was reported as improving
rapidly. school for their children having
been established IN every island.
The African Colonization Society voted
to raise 100000 for sending free Ameri-
can negroes to Liberia
J }siah Quincy, the new president Of
Harvard College. started on an inspec-
ston trip TO American universities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
p:.ty Years AGO.

Members OF the brotherhood Of Loco
motive Engineers thro 1glout the United
states began voting OF demands for a
10 per cent wage increa 'e, which precipi-
taied the railroad strike of 1874.
Az apti-whisky crusade was started
by the women Of Highland and adjoining
counties in Ohio. the movement fDaly
resulting in the W. @. T. [. organization.
The American Railway Literary
Union" was organized to stop the sale Of
improper literature on railroad trains
and steamboats,.
w. w CorcOran. the famous Washing
ton banker. filed charges of corruption
against District OF Columbia officials
which finally resulted in the Establishment
OK teY.ritoriM government there
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

Advantages OF EuTED 1s1tc,
1t is the farmers boys who are most
likely to succeed, whether in business
or in professional life. Spending most
of their time u..der the open sky.
breathing fresh air, and eating simple
food. they are more likely TO have Wig
orous health and strong constitutions
than are their city cousins. Brought
into constant contact with nature, they
absorb a great deal of useful knowl-
edge. and acquire habits of observa-
ton Then, too, the regular farm
work, the chores" and nUlnberless 9th
er little things keep them well occupied
and enable them to feel that they are
earning their way, thus giving to them
a sense of independence and cultivat-
ing a spirit of self-reliance and manli-
ness. The performance of a deal of
drudgery is an Indispensable prepare
ton for all real success in life, what
ever tile occupation A boy who is
afraid of work or of soiling his hands
need not expect to accomplish much
in the world. Country boys nave their
full share of fun. but there are many
disagreeable duties on farm which
farmers boys learn to accept as a
ms Ter of course. Edward Eggleston,
speaking of the value of his farm
training when a boy, once said to me:
Il learned one thing OF great value.
and that was to do isagreeable things
eheerfulIy. Josiah Strong. in Success.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
NIntnritr ia Fnw!-,

The Leghorns may mature in six
months. but with the larger breeds n
fowl is not matured if under one year
of az: and it is a settled conclusion
that neither animals nor poultry should
be used for breeding until the system
has had time TO develop and make
complete growth Pullets sometimes
begin TO lSy before they are fully
matured. but in such cases their eggs
should not he uSeG for Matching pur-
poses. The use Of eggs from pullets
that have not completed their growth
is sure to injure the dock if the prae-
tlce is continued foV several years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Ice and Gold Storage House.


While many farmers consider an ice
house luxury that is not for them
building such as is shown in the cut
may be erected at small cost. and If
the ice can be had for the cutting and
drawing It will be found profitable.
Even In sections where Ice is scarce
such a structure would be worth all it
cost to fruit grower III" desired to
hold back his products n 0ld storage.
To make the house Cheap build 1t
Of any lumber obtainable. the essen
tial thing being to have It with an in
ner wall a foot from the outer wall
and this space filed in hard with saw
dust straw, leaves or any similar ma.
terial. Then pack on the bottom Of the
floor foot OF straw or hay or sawdust
and on this lay the cakes Of Ice, filing
in between them cracked ice, and, If
the weather Is freezing. pouring water
over each layer as it is filed in. Di-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

ands of farmers have made q good w
ing and laid some profit ~ from their
corn lands.
1t is perfectly true that the man
with a small farm. devoted exclusively
to corn raising, can get only a very
precarious living out Of corn when the
price is under % cents on tie farm.
But even the small farmer can assure
himself of substantial surplus with
the prospect Of a substantial surplus.
some .rcars. if he deyotes part Of his
Lard to raising the products which
he needs for his family, and raises
corn, well cultivated and carefully
cared for en- the rest Of IT,
It must not be forgotten that the
present low price of corn is due to two
years of very extraordinary yields and
though this years crop is moderate.
by comparison with those years, the
surplus in the country, added to what
was produced this year, makes the sup
ply in the country about as large as
it was ever known to be, and the cost
of production Of the CORN which most
farmers have on hand ut the present
time, must be figured on the basis of
large yields. so that. even at present
low prices, the great bulk of the corn
in the country represents good deal
more than what it has cost the farmer
to produce it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
twenty Years AGO.

The Morrison tariff bill was introduced
i, the House at Washington, protection
i>ts pro '~tiug it would be tine end OF
Ar.aei inddst ries.
Sir Evelyn Barring ana Gen. Sir Eve
lyu Wood urged tie Brush government
10 send troops TO the relief OF aaaFtUn
ana prevent shc massacre which 0ccv red
a few months later
Archbishop (now oaidinau Gibbons
was appointed apostolic delegate lee the
maternal co0Deil nj Balyiuors-
FL Mahdi announced MS intention 70
satIue she whole world, starting Eita
tsc Sou1aa and Baker PasAa.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

Don't forget the old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling.
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
lie SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
cid man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
Of their own.
lie stands tor Scott 5 Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
locals Pearl Street, New York.
SOC. and $l.OO; all druggists.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Fcching Hos.

Nothing has yet been found which
fills the bill so well as ration OF
which the basis is skim milk in con
junction with finely ground oats or
harley ana shorts. All these are flesh
formers. says Gp-to-Date Farming,
Barley is a fat fo-mer. 4 very salts
factory mixture consists Of finely
ground oats. five parts; finely ground
harley. two parts: shorts. Two parts.
and oil meal one part
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
The Nri,kman,s steady Job.

A veteran New York State dairyman
who has been in the business over half
century says that commencing in
1876 he was away from home but one
night in about twenty-five years. He
always used to do his own milking.
His average for many years was not
less than twenty cows night and morn
ing. He MIXED one COW nineteen years
and about ten months in the year. In
the year 1879 twenty cows gave him
100000 pounds Of milk, which netted
him from the cheese factory $1,000. be-
sides having his whey to feed to the
hogs and calves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Beware of Oiutm' nts for Catarrh that
GOntain AercmrY.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
Prescriptions from reputable physicians. aS the
damage they VIII do j. teIliold TO the good You
Cure. ma .uiacuretby +. j. Cheney x Co.. TOle-
do o, contains ne mercury. and is taken inter-
nalv. acting directly upon the blood and nll-
cots surfaces Of the system In buying Halls
CataVrh care he sure You yet the genuine 1t
taken Internally and made in L lado. Ohio, by
r. J. Cheney s. CO. Testimonials Tree
SOLD by Druggists. price zoe. pei bottle.
Hairs Family Pills are the hes:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

vide Off o portion of the space for q
cold storage room. as shown in the
lower part of the illustration and one
has place where fruit, milk and but
ter may be kept in good condition dur
ing the warmest days of summer.
Try an ice house. even though it be
but a small one. and you viii be sur
prised to see how little it will cost and
how useful it is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
The Scarcity OF Rad.nm.

At the present time we possess only
about a grain of the pure salts of ra-
dunn However great may be the care
taken in such researches. small losses
are inevitable. and serious losses have
at times resulted from unforeseen nc.
ci3ents brought on by the disconcert.
ing properties of rtdium, Research in
an branches of experimental science
physics. chemistry, physiology. medi-
cine-is iUipedei, and a whole eyolu.
ton in scIenee is retarded. hy the lack
of this precious aud UNIQUE material
which can now be obtained only at
great expense. We must now look n
individual initiative 10 come to the aid
of science, as il has so often done in
tue past and facilitate and expedite
by genero' : gifts the success Of ra-
searches 5ile influence of which mas
lie tar-rcachiug Century.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Relation of size to Age.

There is no fixed relation between
size aud longevity in breeds IF live
stock. Though it is well established
fact that. generally. small or medium
sized animals live longer than very
small ones Also breeds that have a
marked tendency to take on fat are
shorter lived than the leaner breeds.
These facts are recognized by live
stock insurance companies, for they
refuse to insure the heavy and fat
producing breeds TO as ,reat age as
others.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
- Id Rai.ing -.

The present low price Of corn ana
the enormous quantity whion Is piled
up IN bins and warehouses everyw mere
In this country is the most emphatic
evidence that corn. can he produced nj
a very low cost, and it is plain from
the experience Of hundreds Of corn
raisers that there IS a profit in produc-
Ing corn GA a large scale, even 81 the
present low prices. for many theuS-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
Small orchnrds DON'T Pay.

There are locations where it is
more profitable to grow general farm
crops than to engage in fruit grow
inc and under such circumstances the
size of the orchard may well be limit
ed to the supply of fruit needed for
family use. II, however, fruit is
grown for commercial purposes it is
a mistake to have a small orchard.
Under modern methods of care the
expense attending small orchard is
much greater in proportion to the MUM
Der of trees than for large orchard.
OF course the intelligent man will in
yestigate market conditions before set
ting large orchards and viii Know
pretty well what may be expected
from his soil, but when these things
are we'll understood and seem favor
able then the profitable orchar viii
be the large one. Once set Z the
care must he all required or Il -arge
orchard will be greater loss the
small one would have been.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

Dir. William Saunders, Of the l n.ted
states Agricultural Department. says
common limcwasb is Just IS good for
the destruction of san Jose scale aud
other inmFiogs insects as any tflh5
taat could De used He makes use q
It Ia the sgutcr season
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

sitting hens. l have
tried several meth
DDS of preventing
them from becoming
broody, and have at
last hit upon a simple
coop about two feet
square and two feet
high made of lath,
and attached to a
rope. as shown in the
illustration. z n c e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

the hen inside the coop and let It
swing about eighteen inches from the
ground. The excitement of the curl
Gus chickens which stand around on
the outside will quickly dispci the
Matching idea from the most persistent
sitting hen. Feed and water should be
given the same ms usual
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

quickly the sole will bend down into
its place-R A. Galliher. in Farm and
Home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17
For Sitting Hens.

Mrs. Amanda Wilson writes to the
Iowa Homestead: Il have been very
much annoyed at times with persistent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-02-17

The father Of large and expensive
family had brought guest home to
dine with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26
By Z. Spence de PWe

MY wife is aboard " he added vehementy
Captain Moran looked the other square in the
eyes. his old weather-scamcd inscrutable For
full hafninutc the loo ID each other, the
stranger fcarlessly his blue eyes hard his firm JAZZ
Do the best | can" said the Captain at iyEgth,
then drew the lever far ii would go The
engine whirred nd co'ghcl sharply Then the Captain
began hastily polling his clothes one hand the
steering wheel all the while
II remarkable with what facility and self
CompoSure the awkward looking Waterman donncd
his garments, his right hand leaving the wheel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

his eyes departing for more than second at
time from their grip of the misty blaze of lights in
the distance. The passenger though cool, shrewd
iron to look at continually thrust his head out
into the night staring the ferry When he drew his
head into the cabin again it all sparkling with
diamond moisture Each time after a look at the
boat ahead he took in the waterman again, then
his eyes the throbbing engine hopefully.
''Were gaining the least said he at length,
bringing the fiat of his hand down crcey his thigh
mo-" said Captain Moran. He waited a long
while before venturing to say more trying the
other mans patience to the utmost. mo, were just
holding our own he said calmly. Then he took
up piece of and wiped a stray drop of oil from
the FURNISHED cylinder
Holding our own Holding our OWN" The
stranger checked the violent words that at his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

I was nighttime and raining; dull, SpiritlesS
rain that made no sound, but soaked and
penetrated as no honest rain could do Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-26

lips. carefully modulated his voice. eve must
do better than that, he said, with gentlemanly
anxiety
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-03
DRY GOODS.
BIG SALE
OF
Embroideries,
.Laces, Muslin
Underwear, Bed
Clothing, Table
Linens, Percales,
Ginghams, &c.

The elimination OF
months Of careful
planning comes with
these events begin
ming this week. The
greatest stocks and
greatest savings we
have ever offered will
distinguish every fea-
ture of the selling. 1t
will be a magnificent
distribution of values
in merchandise of ex-
celIent and Worthful
qualities so note
worthy of this store,
ample and adequate
in varieties and VOL
ume of goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-03
WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
DRUGGISTS.
PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions a specially,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Spongess,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent
Medicines; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices of all kinds, and a
select stock of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can. be oo'
tanned elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-03
Retter Than Gold.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility
writes F. j. Green, Of Lancaster. n. IL.
"No remedy helped me until began using
Electric Bitters, which did me more good
than all the medicines I ever used. They
have also kept my wife in excellent health. fol-
years She says Electric Bitters are just
splendid for female troubles; that they are a
grand tonic and invigorator for weak, run
down women. No other medicine can take
its place in our family" Try them. Only
SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed by f. 5. Lead
beater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-03
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

An OLD AND WBLL-TRIRD BEN EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has oeen
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists In
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Its value is incaleulable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-03
Cnre for Eczema.

"My baby had Eczema so bad that its head
was one mass of scabs, and its hair all came
out. tried many remedies but none seemed
to do any permanent good until used De
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. The Eczema Is
cured. the scabs are gone and the little ones
scalp is perfectly clean and healthy. and its
hair is growing beautifully again. / cannot
give too much pSaise to DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. Frank Farmer, Bluff City, Ky. In
bnvinp Witch Hazel Salve look out fer coun-
terfeits. De Wits is the original and the
only one containing pure Witch Hazel. The
name f. c. De Witt & Co. is on every box.
Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-03
Sour
SGO IN aCh

No appetite, loss Of strength
nervousness, headache, constipation
bad breath, general debility, sour r'S-
ings, and catarrh Of the stomach are
all due to indigestion. Kodol cures
indigestion. This new discovery repre-
ssnts the natural juices Of digestion
as they exist In healthy stomach
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructlve properties. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure does not only cure in
digestion and dyspepsia, but this famous
remedy cures all stomach troubles by
cleansing, purifying, sweetening ana
strengthening the mucous membranes
lining the stomach.