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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
hERE AND THERE.

II the rock of Gibraltar there are
seventy miles Of tunnels.
Hollands colonies are sixty times
as big as the mother-country.
First-class railway fare in India
IS less than half a cent mile
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says
the farmers have paid the foreign
boudh0lders.
Not more than 10 per cent. Of the in
habitants of The Philippines can speak
any Spanish.
Colon imports nearly 100000
worth year. $4,000 Of which is
from the United States.
Canadian cheese Is being substituted
for American 10 the English market,
because OF its superiority and cheap
ness.
Government reports show that man
ufactures OF Iron and steel now form
the largest single item Of our exports.
The EIectrOtechnlcal Journal says
that the increase Of electric roads in
Germany during 1902 was but 1856
miles
A person usually begins TO lose
height at the age Of %. and at the age
Of 80 has lost at least one and one
half inches.
Following the example Of other
countries, numerous trusts have been
formed in Sweden, especially in timber.
matches. and mining.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
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Portnble s caIe kaek.

A. ]. Kingery, of Illinois, tells how
TO construct a portable scale rack and
sends the ST. Louis Republic a sketch.
Ny scale platform he says, lis 7x14
feet and | use posts AKA, seven feet
long, with four on a side for uprights
In both ends, of the uprights bore a
9-16-inch hole.A six inches deep and
take five-eighth rod and cut i'll
lengths Of eight inches and drive in
these holes. Next lay Axis on the plat
form of scales. one side at a time, lay
ing the two end ones flush with the
ends of the plank on the platform.
Then space the other 4x4's equally dis
tant from the ends, then nail on six
fence boards. the first board six inches
from the bottom of the AXIS and the
rest of them should be eight inches
apart. Mark opposite each rod in the
4x4's and bore three fourth-lnch hole.
two inches from the outer edge of
plank. Nail tie boards on the inside
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
cntting Corn Fodder Feed.

The writer recently called on a Ger
man farmer who was making his way
in the world, but with little capital TO
work with. de had read much of the
advantages of shredded corn stoyer
and of feeding stock roughage run
through cutter if one could not have
the use of the shredder. Both ma
chimes Were beyond his means, but he
was determ ! TO test for himself the
value of the cut fodder. He had evil
IDENTIFY proved its value to his satisfac-
ton, for he said that the present was
the third winter he had cut the fod-
der for his three cows each day with
a Ratchet.
1t was an enormous task, but as he
had the time to spare and had proved
it profitable he continued it. With a
smile of satisfaction he said that he
had made enough money from the ex-
ira milk 10 pay for good cutter
which .he would have another season
The chances are this man will earn II
shredder this time. Many dairymen
and farmers with but few cows de-
cline TO do such work or TO use cut
ting machine, saying that it does not
pay when the dairy is small. This is
just where many of us make mistakes.
for if we would look out for the small
profits the larger ones would come by
accumulation and later there would
be room for the shredder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Use Wood Ashes Profita,,1v.

While there is no reason why wood
ashes cannot be used on many of the
farm crops raised, provided they are
carefully used, the best results come
from their use on hay lands. Here they
may be freely used and will Invariably
give good results. The writer has used
them to advantage in potato growing
and in corn. on rather sandy soil well
fillel with humus or vegetable matter
but dissolved South Carolina rock was
always used to mix with the ashes
and the combination was used as a
dressing, not dropping out the usual
fertilizers applied during the prepare.
ton of the seed bed.
In using wood ashes on meadows
one must be sure that they are dry, I'm.
leached ashes, or their potash content
their main value, will be small. hence
the application will fail to produce
satisfactory results, and the expense
will be heavy. 1t is a good plan to
submit samples of wood ashes to the
experiment station of your State for
examination before going into them
very heavy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02


The pOultryman who has handled
his fowls just right is reaping the ben
eft of the high prices at which eggs
are now selling. If the hens are not lay
ing and they are of an age when they
should be, the thing to do is to see
that the houses they occupy are warm
and free from draughts; then look into
the fJu' question closely and see that
the rations furnish the egg producing
and egg making qualities and that
they are properly given; that is, not
too much or too little. Supply fresh
water, plenty of grit and a dust box
and keep the houses and the hens free
from lice. These things done regularly
for several -''eeks will bring the eggs.
If not, Thea. ,l.e hens should go TO the
carcass market as soon as possible SO
that the expense of feeding them may
be cut off. This may be an heroic rem
edy, but the fact remains that if !
hen cared for on the lines indicated
does not lay, provided, of course, that
she is well and at a laying stage. she
has no part in the operation of farm
for profit and should be turned into
money as soon as possible
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
AN ABUSED MAN.
Senator Hanna Bore Assaults of wri-
tiers aud Cartooni.ts with Dignity.


ters and Cartooui.ts with Dignity.
The worst-abused man of our day
is dead. Constituencies editors, sensa-
tional reporters and hired caricaturists
for years belched their scandalous
shot and shell of printers ink upon
his reputation until that proportion
of the people which gets its ideas from
the historical, scare-head, postersheet,
shrieking press had come to regard
him a. Mephistophelian monster
of pestilential greed, noxious ulcer
upon the body polite, the person
iticatton of craft and sefishness. Week
after week. year after year, he was
held before the eyes of gaping pub
lie as a big-necked, pinheaded, coarse
grained human monstrosity clothed in
ill-iitting garments interviewer with
dollar marks. His friendship for Nc
Kiniey was seized upon as an excuse
for lanpooning that President TO de-
gree more malicious. false and disgust
ing than has fallen to the lot of any
President since the lamented Lincoln
was caricatured as a baboon. When the
Anarchist Czolgosz had been educated
TO the point of assassination, when Me
Kinley had been added to the list of
our murdered presidents-then, and
hot till then, die le mendaclOus news
papers which ha carried on the dis
graceful campaign of yillification mod.
ify TO degree their policy of brutal
misrepresentation. actuated 10y the fear
that TO further outrage the public sense
of decency might affect the counting
room receipts.
But Marcus A. Hanna bore these as
saults, as dignified lion might bear
the yelping of so many jackals, the hid
eous laughter of cowardly hyenas. He
suffered under shameful misrepresen-
tation as man might suffer. but he
gave no word He knew that his life
and his record would outlive the lying
caricature which had been labeled with
his name. With quiet dignity he went
his way-eXe. ting a powerful, If silent,
force, upon national legislation; throw
ing his influence modestiy but effect
lively between the warning forces of
tapltdl anu ldbVi. ittdtluS ms own hu-
merous employees as men and brothers;
spurning with contempt the effort to
make of him wedge for the disrupt
ing of the Republican party.
Gradually the people We're beginning
to understand him as he was. Death
came too soon for him to see himself
fully established in the public mind as
an educated, warm-hearted, patriotic,
Christian gentleman-0 political parti-
san, it is true, but an hOnest and an
earnest one. But before the end, he
must have realized that victory was in
sight and that its full fruitlon was only
matter of time, Mark Hanna is dead.
Who is 10 be the next victim of the
scayenger press Utica IN " Globe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
soue Winter Work.

Among the odd jobs that can be
dore in winter the Southern Planter
gives the following:
Pastures. fence rows and borders of
streams may be cleared of bush
growth. Muck can be dug and left
on the edge of the swamp to dry and
weather. DO repairing. shingling and
painting when weather permits. Study
convenience in the barn and set up car
riers for hay, manure and silage. and
chutes for hay and grain. Make rat
tight grain bins if needed. Have plen-
ty of forks. shovels, measures, brooms,
brushes, currycombS etc. for barn
use, and a good place 10 keep them.
Put the harnesses in good order; re
pair and sharpen tools; sort winter
fruit; draw off and mix cider to hasten
vinegar making; study farm papers
and books. and plan better System
for the farm operations"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Mr.. Nathaniel Wetzen, formerly of
Kilbourn, Wis. says an exchange, HIS
been remarkably successful in several
large business enterprises of an aeri-
cultural nature. He acquired the title
of ''melon king by making Rock
Ford Col, famous for its cantaloupes.
He has just now won the title of
frog king by doing $4,000 orth
of business in bull-frogs at Beau
mont, Texas, during the past year.
These frogs came from both Louisiana
and Texas. and Mr.. Wetzcl is about to
establish near New Orleans the largest
frog ranch in the world, where 30 ex-
pert catchers will he constantly en-
ployed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
r. G.. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade
last week SAYS:
| New York.

/ ~
New York. Weekly Review of Trade
l-----------I last week says:
Indictment weather alone prevents a
definite revival OF business. Outdoor
wori, is retarded and traffic impeded to
an extent that cannot be accurately
mea'mred, bat is obviously sufficient TO
neui ralize the favorable effect of many
encC uragiug factors, while winter wheat
is threatened. although not yet definitely
injured, and early farm preparations
must be postponed.
Several leading branches of manufac-
ture are increasing active capacity. and
thousands of interior buyers are placing
liberal orders at the principal cities. The
usual temporary advantages of war are
felt in the markets for staple cOmmodi-
ties, notably food stuffs, but, while this
helps the domestic producer, 1t harms
n much larger number by enhancing
prices to home Consumers. There is little
friction between emrpoyers and wage
earners, except regarding the bituminous
scale. Despite interruption by storms,
railway earnings thus far reported for
February were only per cent smaller
than a year ago. when there was also
much severe weather Foreign trade re
turns for the last week at this port show
an increase Of 81, 152O12 in value of ex-
ports, ms compared with last year, but
imports were slightly smaller. Financial
conditions are satisfactory. money re-
manning easy and foreign exchange un-
disturbed by complications abroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
DEtz ZxAENlsa1E>5RS
.,;sf;S9slIS3S IlIR <e2sl=9- GN-.
i ii s siS .,::e ~
--eS.o. sS&S&'s

Chicago Cattle, common to prime,
$500 To $500; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 10 500; sheep, faiI to choice, $2.2I
to $40; wheat, No. . red, S1,03 to S1.0S;
corn, No. >. SIC to j3c; oats, Standard,
42c to Abe; rye, No. ,, 74c to 75c; hay,
timothy. $3.50 to $3.50; prairie, $500 TO
5000; butter. choice creamery, pc TO
PC; eggs, fresh, 20c to pc; potatoes,
Sc to 92c
Indianapols-C Cattle. shipping. $500 TO
$50; hogs. choice light, $500 to $3.50;
sheep. common to prime, $3.50 TO $50
wheat, No. >, S1.d3 10 $10G; corn, No. >
white, 43c to 4jc; oats, No , white,
42c 60 44c.
st. Louig-Cattlo, $3.50 to S5.25; hogs,
$500 10 $500; sheep, $500 to S495;
wheat. No. =, STOP 70 $I.0G; corn. No. ,.
44c to Acc oats, No. ,, Ale to &c; rye,
No. 2. SIC to SIC
Cincinnati-Cattle. $500 to $500;
hogs. 500 to $500; sheep. $500 10
$3.50; wheat, \. :, s1.09 10 S1.10; corn,
No. mixed. atc TO Ale: oats. No. =
mixed, 42c TO 43c; rye. No. >, zoe TO nc.
Detroit--Cattle. $3.50 TO $3.50; hogs,
800 10 $40; sheep, $3.50 to S4.25;
wheat. No ,, 500 to $l.1O: corn. No 3,
47c to 4Sc oats. No. 3 white Ale TO $50;
rye. No. ?, 74c to 7Jc.
Mllwaukee--Wheat, No. > Eprthern,
S1.02 to S1.04; corn, No 3. 4Gc to 47c:
oats, No. white, 43c 10 44c; rye, No ].
Sic to S2c; barley, No. ?, &c 10 G3r;
pork. mess. $3.50
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 mixed S102 to
S1.0G corn No. , mixed, 4ijc to 47c;
oats. No. , mixed, 12c t. I3c; rye. No. >,
Csc to zoe; clover seed, prime S6.s7.
DuHalo-Caitle choire shipping steers,
$3.50 10 S5.25. hogs. Fair TO prime $500
to 5000. sheep, fair to choice, 1926 to
81 ~; lambs common to choice, 81. - TO
SG.75
New York-Ca.tIo. $3.50 to S1.2O;
hogs. 800 to 1913; sheep. $500 to.
$500: wheat. No red, S1.02 10 Sl.07,
corn. No. ,. 57c to SIC: oats. No. white,
SIC 10 5Sc; butter creamery, BE to DC,
eggs, western, 22c to pc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
DairYing in Canad Ia.

The outlook for winter butter is
good, says d Canadian correspondent
Of Hoard's Dairyman. Stocks are light,
and holders of choice fall creamery
are not selling. believing better things
are in store for them. Winter cream.
cry butter is not altogether dependent
on the export trade for a market. The
local demand for this quality IS in
ereasing every year, and many facto-
ries find a ready market for their win
ter's output right, at home. BY all
means our dairymen should make but
ter instead Of cheese during the winter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
oI. Dun's weekly review of
Glledq0. Chicago trade says:
L With ,,.hnnt n..,,,,,, n linz

Chicago. Chicago o4s trade says:
present prices and other produce sharing
in the advance this gratifying measure of
added prosperity means much TO the ag-
ricultural classes and provides a health
full stimulus 10 general business and the
promise of larger dealings developing in
this market
Other favorable features are not lack
ing. The movement of merchandise in
creased during the week. buying became
more active in the jobbirg lines and the
expected Improvement in demand for iron
WINS confirmed IN freer commitments. Re
tail trade has SHOWN more breadth, ne
cessities having experienced n well sus-
tanned consumption, and the advance
spring styles exhibited were well patron
lied. Travel was less impeded by adj
verse weather and visiting buyers appear
ed in increased numbers, resulting in aug
mented dealings throughout the jobbing
lines.
The uncertain position of raw cotton
and scarcity of finished goods caused
some hesitation in the buying for coun-
try stores. but the better qualities Of
dress goods and silk materials were in
favor.
Iron and steel emerged from their re-
cent Quietude, the new demands reachirz
large tonnage in rails wire products and
pig iron. Prices were slightly shaded
for immediate deliveries to smelters, but
finished materials were quoted firm and
for steel bars and nails tending higher.
Requirements for railroad and structural
purposes have shown notable expansion
and implement and machinery makers
are now larger consumers. Lumber deal
ings were more active mostly on coun-
try orders. but the city trade in hard
woods showed less dullness.
Shipments of grain, including 1922, AT
bushels of corn. aggregated 2,223,669
bushels an increase of fully per cent
over year ago. Receipts at primary
markets have become heavier. farmers
finding prices advantageous. The specu-
lative markets were strongly influenced
by various bullish conditions in addition
TO the war news. and quotations advanc-
ed easily, the closings compared with a
week ago showing gains in the May OPP
tions, for wheat I cents, corn pa cents
and oats rs cents
Failures in the Chicago district number
IS, against % the previous week and PC
a year ago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
How to Catch Sheen.

sheep should never be caught by
its wool. says Pacific Homestead. This
method not only causes the animal un-
necessary pain, but in the case of fat
sheep that are TO be killed it does much
harm to the joint of mutton that lies
underneath where the wool was pulled
1t causes a dark bruise just in the
same manner as our bodies become dis
colored from being bruised.
Tie proper way to catch a sheep q
to take it either by the hind leg just
above the gambrel joint or by putting
the hand underneath its Jaw or mech
Ia using a crook II Is important tn 4
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
CANAL TREATY WINS.
SENATE RATIFlES THE PACT
WITH PANAMA.
Vote Is Taken After Long Debate and
Great Isthmian Channel Is Made
Possibte-AII Amendments Are Re-
jected in Executive Session.

Late Tuesday afternoon the Senate OF
the United States ratified the treaty
with the Republic of Panama for the
construction of a ship canal acress the
isthmus. The vote was taken before the
Senate opened its doors after the execu-
tive session.
The Senate met at II o'clock--an hour
earlier than usual. Teller OF Colorado,
and Simmons, of North Carolina, voiced
the last protests of the opponents of the
convention with Panama. Simmons,
however, declared his intention of voting
for ratification. In the executive ses-
sion Senator Morgan smoke At length in
denunciation of the Greatly. and was an
swered by Senator's Cullom and Lodge
The opponents admitted defeat and de-
sertion of their comrades to the treaty s
banner.
When the Senate went into executive
session to bring the treaty 20 vote the
amendments offered by the committee on
foreign relations and afterward with
drawn were offered again and voted
down. The Bacon amendment, providing
for a treaty with Colombia. with a view
to satisfying any future demands of that
country on account of the secession Of
Panama, also was rejected.
just three months and twenty days
had elapsed berween the declaration OF
independence the Republic Of Panama
and ratification OF the treaty with that
republic by the Senate. 1t was Nov. 3.
1908, that the people of the isthmus
threw off their allegiance to Colombia.
Three days later the government of the
United States recognized the independ-
ence of Panama. Twelve days later the
terms of n treaty between the United
States and Panama were signed in Wash
ington by representatives of both gov
ernmpnts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
PORTABLE SCALE RACK.

of the AXIS. Hang the gates so they
can he taken off easily. Use 2x4's for
cross ties at the tops of the posts to fit
over the iron pins placed in them.
Drive a 20-penny nail through the ends
of the pieces of 2X4s so they will not
pull out when strained Use staples
and hooks for fastening the gates. One
man can take this rack off or put it on
in few minutes To take the rack
off first remove the gates. Then take
off the cross ties, then lift off the sides
Pat on again by reversing the opera
ton"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
The SiIo.

Briefly summed up, the advantages
OF the silo are: First, ensilage pro-
duces cheap protein; second, it is a sue
culent food and as near to June grass
as we can get in the winter and makes
dairying the most profitable in winter
time, when prices are highest and
there is more time to take care of the
COWS; third, in a silo you can store
the most feed in the smallest space;
fourth, ensilage does away almost en-
tirely with the necessity of purchasing
commercial feed; fifth. the productive
capacity of a herd is increased; sixth,
ensilage is the cheapest and best sup
Elementary feed.-A. W. Mowbray,
President Minnesota Dairy Associa-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

-ANtlUHA % f-T1lN' VA tIIC 4I1VIVI1''II F4Il0
So we all appreciate the liberallty Of
the premiums. The best way for goat
men to show their appreciation is 20
have large number of the best goats
would be well at this early date TO Sc
lect the goats you propose to show
there and get them in good condition
This portrait of Mrs. NJ. Armer, Of
Kingston, n. NJ. is reproduced from
American Sheep Breeder Mrs. Armer
is known as the American Angora
queen"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Wichita. Kan. officials recovered ST..
800 worth OF diamonds stolen from q
lady resident Of that city last Septem.
bar The thief is said to be young
women. who viii not be prosecuted be.
cause she is in very delicate health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

fence is made as
shown in the
sketch. Take four
pieces of barbed
wire about four
feet long, twist to
gether and make Il
hook at top end.
Place YER the
c n | f. s neck and
twist all four to-
gether under the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

American Sheep
Breeder. Hon. +.
d. Coburr, chief OF
the live stock de-
partment, has offer
ed the same premi-
ums for Angoras as
for sheep. There
could have been no
complaint of injus-
tice had he offered
less for goats, ow-
ing to the newness
Il. sa.,x.A,,x- IL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Clinton =. Gilbraith, associate justice
Of the Supreme Court Of Hawaii. has an
nounced his intention Of retiring Lack
OF harmony with his associates is alleged
as the reason.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

neck of the calf and make another
hook below. a calf will not make
many attempts to creep having one of
these on"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

The Kansas State medical board has
given recognition to osteopathy as a
school Of medicine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

Every Angora breeder should be
proud of the recognition given Angora
gcet3 at the St Louis Exposition. says
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Poke for Calves

Paul Wolson. Of Kansas, says: "a
very good poke for keeping calves or
cows from going through The wire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02

the sheep are not caught below the
gamorel joint as injury TO the leg is
liable TO result from this.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-03-02
Hope for the Afflicted.

Many hLhdreds Of Sufferers pronounced by
other physicians as hoplessly incurable. have
been restored BY Or Secrist.
DoJters Of endorsement from many prnmin-
ent clergymen and hundreds of grateful pa
tients are on d In his Office.
The doctor has devoted much time and at
tention in the French hospitals to the study
Df all