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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
Protecting the Face in Winter.

After returning home from eX-
posture. to steam the face and rub it
with cold cream has excellent results,
but not before going out. Then the
face should not have any pore OPEN
ing application. Another point that
those who wish to preserve the deli
cacy and softness of their skin should
be most particular about in winter
is the quality of the water they use
on their faces. To have a brilliant
complexion soap and water, contrary
TO some persons ideas, are n fine qua
non. But it should be Of the softest
OF water and the pureSt of soaps.
Where the quality of the water Is nat
urally hard, little borax or, what is
also very good, cornmeai bags should
invariably be put into the water.
Where there is any unwonted ex-
posture the white Shetland wool wells
are by far the best. 1t is very easy
to see through their meshes, and they
keep the face perfectly warm and pro
tected. Before going out for any pro
tracted exposure in very cold weather
wash the face in cold water, TO close,
not open. the pores of the skin, and in
returning home battle the face with
hot water and rub well with cold
cream. care being taken in the interim
to protect the face by the aforesaid
Shetland veii.-New York Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
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The servant serves each person at
the left giving the diner the privilege
of using the right hand
Good manners are the sign of a re-
fined civilization; where manners are
bad no society can be improving.
gentleman calling upon a young
lady. if he leaves visiting cards. must
leave one also for her mother or
chaperon.
True politeness may be said to have
for its basis the Golden Rule in other
words, Treat others as you would
have them treat YOU"
Ahostess should be careful in select
ing her guests. But no matter who
the guest is while under her roof, ne
must be treated with cordially and
respect
The bride and bridegroom's family
precede them to the church The
rroom's family is seated to the right
Of the altar. the family Of the bride TO
the left
married woman has her hus-
hands full name engraved on her Wis
fling cards. She never uses her own
Christian name, maiden name or their
initials on her card.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

Wells of black Chantilly are worn.
There are silk and chiffon hoods for
evening wear.
Pretty little purses of gold or silver
chain are shown.
The tricorne hat needs to be worn
with certain piQuancy.
A dark velvet hat trimmed with just
one silver rose is commended.
1t is at the neckwear counter that
a woman's purse strings creak.
Among the silver fancies is small
decorated vase for holding hatpins.
There are collars of black crepe, or
ing.
Most attractive are the sirdles of
omber silk, shading with every move
ment.
Dainty collars of linen or soft mus
lin are worked in colors to match the
gown.
Cunning little fur sets are got out
for children in all the white and gray
skins.
Coque boas may not be so pretty as
the fluffy kind, but they can't come out
of curl.
Just swirl of dainty chiffon and
bit of fine lace makes a ravishing
neck thing.
A big bronze beetle, speckled with
old gems. is among coyetable neck
jewelry.
This is a day of REVEALS, and the
stomacher, as the very long, deep
boned bodice point is called, is much
in evidence.
Very splendid are the separate
waists of fine fabric and handwork,
the price whereof sometimes scars into
three figures.
A three-quarter pongee coat lined
with satin is handsome and useful
garment that can be worn nearly all
the year round.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

ways in your bed before 0 O'Clock, and
| atl ended the church sociables and
meetings regular Now your mind and
time is all taken up with friyoi,ty"
Il know it, Matilda" assented
Hiram, land only year ago. if l re-
member Alright, before old Scion
Humps showed up in the neighbor-
hood, you was going round as thin as
a rail, with little pug of hair about
as big as nutmeg in the back of
your neck, and complaining of having
rheumatism and dyspepsia and enough
other complaints to make a nice varie-
ty. Now-Jerusalem! you're traipsin'
round with that old codger, rain or
shine, as frisky as q lark, and have
worked yourself up into quite a style -
Hiram" remarked Matilda at the
breakfast table, one morning several
weeks later, Brother Humps addressed
the missionary meeting last night His
| discourse was most eloquent and
touching. On our way home he asked
me to marry him, and I-ah-T con-
sented."
Hiram grinned.
Il went to Lottie Coles whist party
last night and If we didn't have live
" time! After we got tired playing
cards, and the rest of the crowd went
home, l asked her to marry me, and
disadvantages
Well" said Matilda in a resigned
tone, Il don't see but what for dear
Solon's sake 1 shall be obliged to ac-
cept that detestable Lottie for sister
in-law, but everybody knows she is
after you for your property"
Yes" returned Hiram, land sup
pose to please my darling Lottie 1
shall have to look upon old Humps as
one of the family. The blamed old
hypocrite. he never earned o.. honest
dollar in his life. but he knows about
your $4,000 Uncle Jonas left you and
is scheming to get it,
Hiram Bassett," and Matilda
abruptly left the table and ambled to-
wards the door, you are-a-a
wretch."
Matilda Bassett," bawled Hiram.
as his sisters angular figure d!sap-
peared from view, you are "a
fool"'-Indianapo Sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
He Finds Where He u. Ar.

Professor Wiley of the Bureau Of
Agriculture's chemical department
was talking about explanations that
do not explain.
These explanations that make moth
ing clear, these answers that throw
NJ light, make me think of an ac-
quaintance Of my boyhood, Jerome
Hert of Indiana.
jerome Hert had a thick head, q
slow mind. One day he was at work
in a lonely field when he heard voice
from the upper air.
Hey! Hey, your the voice
shouted.
jerome looked up in amazement.
About fifty feet above his head was a
balloonIst The balloonist, on wager,
was doing sixty-mile journey to
Evansville. Now, though. he had lost
his way, and from Jerome Hert he
wished TO ascertain it.
Hey, there he repeated.
WALTZ said Jerome,
"'Where am II cried the balloon
list.
"Thereupon Jerome made reply OF
that opaque, dark sort that we are
speaking Of.
"'Where are you? Why, up in a
balloon he said.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

pure alcohol, into large bottle Cork
and shake the bottle every day for one
week. Then add a quarter of pound
of water, filter and bottle for use.
Lavender water is made by slowly
sleeping for one hour in a covered
farina boiler one pound of fresh law
ender with one pint of water. On its
removal from the fire add two quarts
of alcohol, filter and bottle for use.
One of the most delightful homemade
toilet waters is cherry laurel water.
Bruise one ounce of bay leaves and
add to them a half pint of water.
Steep slowly for one hour in farina
boiler. Take it from the fire and add
one quart of lavender water. Filter
and bottle for use.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
LEAKAGE FROM CHURCHES.
Depressing Conditions Reported from
All Parts of the Country.

Depressing Conditions Reported from
All Parts of the Country.
Statistics furnished by a New York
correspondent to the Baptist Standard
shows that in two Of the FIVE burroughs
of that city Protestant Christianity has
lost ground, numerically speaking, dur
ing the last year. Another New York
pastor was reported recently to have
said in a public address that in four
blocks comprising a city square over
1900 people were found who had for.
merry been church members, but who
do not now even attend church serv-
ices. The Standard comments on this
unpleasant reading"
These depressing conditions are not
peculiar to New York, for pastors and
Christian workers in all parts of the
country have much TIE same story to
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
Marriages in Berlin.

The oldest woman who married In
Berlin hast year was u; 22S were
more than 80 years and one more than
go. A trifie more than one-half were
under - years of age. About one
fourth of the bridegrooms were under
-. the oldest being 81. The total
number of couples was 2o.141. OF the
men. 2.19l married the second time,
21s the third and fifteen the fourth,
one the fifth and one the sixth time,
OF the women, LAG married the see
ond time. ninety-nine the third. siN
the fourth and one the fifth true.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
Ground Tint Burns.

In the great wheatfields Of Califor-
MIA boy. whose part in the process
does not at first appear to the outsid-
er, skirmishes along near the reapers
with wet sack, pounding madly here
and there. He is the fire tender. Once
set Off, this grain, baked as it Is By
a rainless summer, would burn like
q fash Hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars have gone up In an hour on
these delta lands. for here even the
ground burns. The soil is made OF
matted tule reeds. laid down In sue
ceSsive rotting strata by the river.
When once uncovered and dried In the
sun, 1t smolders with slow persist
ence, like a sawdust tire The harvest
ers work above a potential volcano
Everybody's Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

These models in top garments are
among an exhibit of the very latest
fashions in furs, and are exclusive In
design and with pronounced features
in finishes of revers and vests. The
model on the left side is of sealskin
and is an Elton of latest type. 1t is
snugly fitted and is finished at the
front with stoles. The revers and cuffs
are of ermine. The vest is of seal
brown velvet fiecked with pale tan
The other top garment is a Louis Nv.
coat. built of astrakhan, and gloriiied
with blue for fox revers and white
velvet vest EN- roidered in gold thread
and Persian silk. The sleeve dispenses
Will, fullness at the top and is
pouff ant above the elbow, and finishes
in ruffie.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
JUST A MINUTE.

a boy once faced a task, and knew
He should begin it;
He could not start TO put it through
For ''just a minute"
And though the case demanded speed.
He could not move just then; but he'd
Be ready fer it-yeS. indeed,
In Just a minute.
His purposes were out of rhyme
By just a minute"
The whole world seemed ahead of time
By ''just a minute"
He could not learn to overhaul
His many duties, large and small,
But mnde them wait. both one and all.
Tor lust 4 minute"
In manhood he was still delayed
BY "iust minute"
He might have won, had fortune stayed
! For lust a minute"
But Mt the end of life he rallied
AT cruel fate, and wept and walled,
Because he knew that he had failed
By "just a minute"
Answers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
kFAMiLY TANGLF.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


n f l was an old maid, Matilda Pas.
sett, and spent two hours every
morning trying to plump out my
cheeks with all kinds Of creams and
lotions FROM the drug store, I'd stop
preaching to other folks" exclaimed
her brother Hiram, testify.
Yes, but a hair dye"
Il tell you it aIn't a hair dye"'
broke in Hiram. Its a hair restorer.
Can't you read what it says on the
bottle? DR.. Flip Flop's Celebrated
Hair Restorer, warranted to make hair
grow on the baldest head in thirty
days, or money refunded. Price ST."
I've heard that hair dyes have been
known to drive people crazy, on ac-
count of the sugar of lead that is in
FEM" said Matilda. do you suppose
there is any in this?'
II don't know, or care" snarled
Hiram.
But sugar of lead is a deadly poi
SON"
as IT." and pouring a little Of the
contents of the bottle into an indl-
vidual butter plate, he took a bit OF
sponge and began hopping his shiny
bald pate with the preparation. We'll,
a man hasn't got to die but once"
why, Hiram Bassett, Such vanity
and recklessness in a man of your age
is not only foolish but sinful"
How about paying $50 for a full
rugged set Of artificial teeth last sum
mer?' retorted Hiram, shaking the
bottle Of restorer violently.
That's different. Everybody knows
that teeth are a necessity"
"And amt hair a necessity, I'd ike
to asks" ne queried, Indignantly.
rob, my poor brother" and Matilda
drew down the corners Of Der mouth
psously, what sad change has come
OYER you within the last year, ever
since that frivolous Widow Cole, with
Der card playing and dancing and gay
carrying on, moved into the neighbor-
hood. II it was not for her brother,
dear Mr.. Scion Humps sake, | would
not associate with her for a minute. -
Wouldn't, hey?" rejoined Hiram.
well, If / didn't think it might hurt
Lottie, Mrs. Coles feelings, old Humps
shouldn't Cross my doorstep
''Oh, you wicked man to speak SO
disresntctfully of dear Brother
Humps and Matilda applied the cor,
ner of her apron to her eyes. Think
how he labors and exhorts Tor the
cause Of temperance and the poor
heather in foreign lands and
''sklns people out Of a weeks board
here. there and everywhere he can
manage to strike suckers" interposed
Hiram. He don't fool me, but Lottie
is q daisy.
''You mean. Hiram" said Matilda
severely, that Lottie, as you call her
L. foolish. glddy creature, but for all
that she has fairly added your brain
10 think of man OF your age dyelns
his hair and using perfumery and
wearing red neckties and gallivantins
night and"
And Just consider q woman Of YOU
years, Matilda, studying the beauty
columns IN the Sunday papers and ex
periuenting with all kinds Of recipe,
for making tie complexion bloom and
eyebrows grow. All 1t is something
too terrible to think Of" and Hiram
groaned dismally.
"only year ago, before this fighp
Lottie made her appearance among
us" sighed Matilda, ignoring hei
brothers last remark. ''you was al
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

Women are coming TO the front rap
idly as bOokkeepeFs and accountants.
In 1890 over $500 filed these respon.
sible positions in commercial houses in
in the United States, and in 1900 their
number had increased to nearly r.
eco, or over loo per cent Tie number
Of men in the same business in 1890
was i3l. 600 and in 1909 4 was 49,
e0o. an increase OF only about 30 per
cent.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
Pretty Collar Holder.

For this pretty collar holder cover
an ohlong strip of pasteboard. tirsT
with scented wadding and then with
dainty silk. This is placed in white
linen case. the esiges of the flaps being
finished with white linen binding rib
bon. The upper flap is ornamented
with stiletto work. in white; or. an
embroidered design may he used in
stead. although il is not quite 50 new.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

he bought out a newspaper delivery
route al his town from man who had
delivered the papers on foot. Ivor
trained his two dogs to act as trotters,
2nd rugged up his wagon with ball
bearing wheels, cushion tires, and ev-
'arything else in the latest speed style.
He is making money and delivers the
papers on schedule time. having made
regular express service of It
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
To Keen Rngs Flat.

To keep rugs from turning over
make at each corner a sort of patch
uorket of good stout drilling at the
underside. Into this slip lead weight
This can be easily removed when the
rug is to be cleaned. In case of extra
Iarrp sizes one or more pockets may
he nut in between.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11

The Ratcliff- Rotherhithe tunnel now
being built under the Thames will take
iye years to construct. Its length VIII
be ass feet. with an external dame
ter OF sixteen feet and two rootways
four feet eight and one-half tnchesl
wide. When It is finished there viii
be three tunnels under the Thames at
London.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
BOYS DELIVERY TEAM.

Pair of Dogs Who Do Service for Their
Youthful Owner.
The two dogs in this picture are
named Jack and Box Car Bill. They
are not hitched to the wagon for fun
not even for the fun of the youthful
owner. 1t is strictly a matter of bust
ness.
The driver is a smart Western boy
named Ivor Gordon. A few years ago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
Tn. Overturned Ink Bottle.

If the ink bottle happens to be over
turned upon household linen lose no
time in placing a blotter beneath the
stain to soak up as much as possible
and press another from above. Then
immerse the article in a deep vessel
containing sweet milk. Wash well
with soap and bleach in the sun.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
Cleaning Paint.

Use only hot water. with a little
ammonia added. for cleaning paint Or
binary kitchen soaps wear of the
paint and do moi clean it so quickly
aud thoroughly as ammonia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-01-11
uox,o MAKO Toilet Waters.

Toilet waters can easily be made at
home. For violet water put a quarter
of a pound of fresh picked sweet VIC
lets. together with th..r weight OF
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ViOQ ct G II e willie

of any avail now In fact it is even said that
the Queen may choose her next Maid of Honor
from among women who possess titles of their own,
instead of restricting herself to the daughters of
barons and granddaughter of peers.
While in London the Maids of Honor go to the
Palace daily in time for luncheon, and the Queen,
always thoughtful and kind to her dependents
has arranged for them, when not required, to be
dismissed at four O'clock which is great boon to
them, it enables them to their friends and
pursue their own occupations during the afternoon.
Formerly they obliged to wait in for long hours
on the chance of being sent for.
In the evening they may receive a summons by
telephone requiring them to escort her majesty to
the opera or elsewhere, when, according to ETH
quette, every other appointment must be put aside,
the Queens wishes constituting command
The Maid of Honor resides at Windsor Castle
when the Court is there, and she then occupies
charming bedroom and sitting-room of her own.
The Queen and royal family generally eat breakfast
by themselves in their apartments but luncheon
and dinner are partaken of with their guests, and
the Maid of Honor is required to be present. In
the morning she is asked to walk ride with anyone
who wishes it, and in the afternoon she generally
drives out with some of the guests walks the
terrace of the castle She assists at the tea-tabe
and plays bridge or chats after dinner She always
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I II Z Nj A / D O T

THE Maid of Honor always has PLAYED a con-
spicuous part in the life of the court The
frolics of Molly Lepcl and Miss Chud1eigh
form part of history Madam d'Arblays Memoirs
with the graphic and lively account of her life as
Queen Charlotte's attendant, still amuse numerous
readers, while famous appetizing cakes to be found
at Richmond preserve the memory of these lively
young persons.
The post of Maid of Honor however, has been
shorn of most of its glory. In the days of Queen
Victoria the Maid of Honor led dull and strictly
formal existence. At one time fringes and any
kind of artistic couture were forbidden, and the
lady in waiting, generally elderly woman, played
the part of chaperon.
Young women were not permitted to ride out
alone with the men of the Court nor to play whist
except in the presence of another woman. In the
latter years of Queen Victorias reign it was the
duty of the Maid of Honor who drove out with
her majesty to read aloud to her during the drive
a fatiguing and difficult task
The modern Maid of Honor's position is pleasant
one True, she has ceased to reside at the Palace
during the Courts sojourn in London. She has
had her salary reduced from four hundred pounds
year to three hundred pounds "a sum most young
women find insufficient for their expenses She
Goes not receive the thousand pounds dowry on
her marriage which the late Queen gave her attend
ants; but equivalent her duties are light and
agreeable, and she is treated one of the family
Queen Alexandra chooses her Maids of Honor from
among her friends-no personal requests or long list
OF anxious applicants, such formerly were kept,
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must be punctual (unpunCtuality is objectionable
offense) and ready at least a quarter of hour
before she is required, for a Queen never must be
kept waiting. The most fatiguing part of a Maid
of HOnors duties is the constant standing behind the
Queen at Court receptions, at the drawing-rooms
and at the Court balls and other functions Stand
ing however, seems to become second nature to
Court officials who remain their feet without
any apparent fatigue much longer than any private
individual.
Before dinner any large entertainment the
Maids of Honor assemble in the anteroom awaiting
the Queens appearance; when she goes forth they
walk behind her. and attend her assiduously. The
Maid of Honor generally sits with her back to the
horses in the carriage, and the lady in waiting
either beside the Queen other of
rank the front seat The Maid of Honor goes
to Ascot when the Queen honors the races with
her presence in semi-state walking close behind
her, and in fact forms her body-guard like the
bridesmaids who go in slow procession up the aisle
behind the bride at her wedding.
Christmas is passed by the Maid of Honor in her
own home for the Queen and royal family always
spend it at Sandringham in the quiet of domestic
life and no state is kept up there. An od-ashoned
Christmas-tree is provided, and enormous quantities
of presents given and exchanged at this time
when, of course, the Maid of Honor in for
her due share of pretty things, and also presents
her royal mistress with some dainty little souvenir.
The Maid of Honor must be good rider, for she
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not sent them there on purpose.
As John Justus pronounced his
soulful Il will!' | heard the rapid
clatter of horses hoofs beyond the
elbow. They heard it tool knew
that by the deeper tinting of the
young girls cheeks and by her
lovers ready glance of reinsurance.
The rider, woman, came gallop-
ing around the curve No one
turned to look at her; but the Judge
raised calm preoccupied eyes as she
slipped from the saddle and ap-
preached the group. The poise of
mature womanhood was in her car
rage, but in her face the flush and
sparkle of youth were only subdued,
not faded.
Judge Avery proceeded solemnly,
and with suspended breath we all
waited for the question.
Il willw still futtered on the
brides lips, when the woman spoke:
L, her mother, give this woman
to be married to John Justus," she
said and she took her daughters
hand and laid it in the hand of the
Judge.
| could see the tense faces Of the
men relax, and the red, red roses of
JOY burst into bloom upon the young
girls cheeks. The ceremony pro-
ceeded conventionally to its close;
all nature breathed again and the
air was full of fragrance.
Then came the confusion of ex-
plantations, kisses and good wishes,
and through it all enthusiastically
performed my part, and dappled the
whole company with pink and white.
A baptism of bloom" the mother
cried, 1.-THE presage and promise of
happiness"
Then she gave her hand to the
Judge, and their eyes met as eyes that
have sounded each other before.
Il would not have interfercd, "
she said Il had counseled only
d1lay My children" she led them
toward him, Il am introducing
friend of my early days, and l W
you that in all the world there is no 7
trate more worthy to give to your unit
of his own unblcmished name"
Then the Judge appeared very ha