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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
CHESTNUTS'

IL Mississippi wears Missouri's New
Jersey, what will Delaware? Alaska
What is the difference between a
child looking up the stairs and a child
walking upstairs?-One stares IN
steps; the other steps upstairs.
II Aunt Dinah, while serving dinner.
were to drop the turkey, what effect
would 1t have on the great powers of
the earth?-The downfall of Turkey:
the overflow of Greece; the breaking
OF China; the humiliation of Africa.
Why can't person starve in the
Sahara desert?-On account OF the
sand which is (sandwiches) there.
How came 1t there?-The tribe of
Ham was bred and mustered there.
Why are tears-weeping tears-like
potatoes?-Both spring from eyes.
What flies high and low, wears
boots and shoes, but has no wings or
feet?-Dust
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Homemade Weather vane.

An ordinary clothes post or stout
strip of board nailed up against the
fence or shed so that it sticks well
up into the air is good place to fix
up weather vane. If it is made to
represent a grotesque figure you will
enjoy making it, and also enjoy watch
ing its antics when it begins to swing,
and to point the way from which the
wind blows.
First, white out an arrow and fas-
ten 1t to the post, pointing due north.
The arrow is to remain fixed.
Now in the top of the post insert
a stout wire, exactly perpendicular,
and so firm that it will not bend nor
come out.
The cutting out of the figure is the
chief thing. Select a piece of pine
board that is from a quarter to three
Fights of an inch thick, and that will
not readily split. Draw the outline
Of the figure you intend to cut, and
saw away the edges, cutting closely
to the lines wherever you can. Then
finish the figure with a sharp pocket
knife.
II only a small vane is desired IT
may be cut from a good, strong shin.
gle.
On the wire slip two or three small
round pieces of leather for washers
These will keep the vane free from the
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
A Small Bird.

Ihat kingfshers possess a remark.
able instinct to avoid those fish prov.
ing harmful to them is exemplified by
the Following incident: A correspond
ent informs us that being infested with
these birds, he set traps for them in
TWO OF his ponds, one containing min.
nows and the other perch. A capture
was erected daily where the minnows
were placed, but on no occasion was a
Knghsher caught near the perch pond.
The latter fish are injurious to birds
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Fun With a Comb

Every Joy na and if ghlrf d Gsffnh comb to
smooth out tangled locks on a cold
morning has heard and wondered at
the electricity that crackles as the
comb passes through the hair. This
property of the comb can be used in
an interesting little experiment. Cut
out lot of little paper figures. On
the next cold day, when your hair be-
gins to snap and stand on end in its
EFFORT to follow the comb. hold the
comb over the figures. The little Dun
pets Immediately appear to be en-.
lowed with life. They commence 10
Jump and dance, or stick to each other
and the comb as II fastened with cline
often a little figure will stand ON it's
mead; another, fixing itself by one
hand' hold its tiny form upright in a
comical fashion; sometimes they will
form themselves into long strings and
go through all manner of seemingly
intelligent movements.-Exchang
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
THE LITTLE KELLAR

Try this experiment with checkers,
and see the establishment of your
friends: A number of the round wood
en- men used in playing checkers are
piled In column. II the lowest one
in the pile is dexterously hit with a
paper knife or other suitable article
1t may be knocked away from under
the rest without disturbing the pile.
This is explained in this way. The
one piece struck is carried away be-
fore 1t can impart any considerable
part of the energy 1t receives to the
pieces above It,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
THE EARTH's AREA.

One OF the best authorities esti-
mates the area of the earth's surface
at o6,791,9S4 square miles, of which
about 100000 square miles is land,
the rest water. Throughout most OF
this 100000 square miles Pills
bury's Vitos has made its way be-
cause it's so good. 1t Is the ideal
breakfast food, and may be had at
any up-to-date grocery.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

scotsmen indeed are generally anx
ious to make you believe that things
are going badly with them, and that
trade is not flourishing. They would
rather be thought to possess less
than have their wealth exaggerated
British Weekly.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
The story of the Ploher.

One morning early in 1St an old
pioneer emerged from his Is cabin.
Before him stretched the Atlantic
ocean and behind him the hh office
buildings Of New York and Phila-
delphia shone in the last raylof the
westering sun. Suddenly fra the
waves there appeared three biEound
heads. Long tusks protruded from
the jaws.
"Warus!" exclaimed he, "atsure
as Napoleon was licked at Watebo!"
as the brutes galloped up the ZACH
toward him.
He fastened into his cabin, sted
his gun and fired seven shots assist
as he could pull the trigger. ne
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
How PurpIe Va Discovered.

Way back in the time of King Solo.
mon purple was the color Of monarchs
royal purple it was called then. as it
is now. The Roman emperors forbade
the wearing of this color by any under
the rank of prince.
The discovery of purple was achieved
by very humble boy, a fisherman
named Alonzo His master, also
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Submarine Boat ExperIm.r,

The greatest depth to which a suh.
marine boat is known to have do
scended, under full control and with.
out injury, is 1873 feet. That record
was made In experiments in Europe
by vessel designed by the Ameri'
can inventor, Simon Lake
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
,a.n and Wlfn Are one.

In sischarging a man and Wife
ehargd with "conspiring" to defraud
an insu ance company a London mag
istrate vaid that in law a man and
his wiz we're one person. and one
person Nuld not conspire.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
HoW's This e?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Ham,
CatArrh Cure -
F.J CHENEY CO.. Toledo O
We, the undersigned, have known r. j. Cheney
for the last rs years and believe him perfectly hon.
orable In all business transactions and nnancialIy
able 70 carry out any obligations made by hls ARM
WALDING, KIEHAE a. MARvIH
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O.
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken Internally aotine
directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free Price 10 cents mes
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. FO-
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
All Fully Stated,

Best State for Arabs-Ala.
Best State for hogs-Penn.
Best State for miners-Ore.
Best State for flood-Ark.
Best State for doctor-Md.
Best State for toper-R. I.
Best State for dogs-Ky. (yD.
Best State for tramp-Wash.
Best State for poor shot-Miss.
Best State for an artist-Colorado
Best State for wealthy sinners
Mass.
Best State for those who cannot pay
%.
Worst State for health-Ill.
Worst State for all-Texas.
Two States oftenest together-Wis.
Ky.
Worth more than nine States put to-
gether-Tenn.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
The Pe-ru-na Almanac In 5000, 900
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac
has become a fixture in over eight
million homes. 1t can be obtained
from all druggists free. Be sure to in
quire early. The 1906 Almanac is al
ready published, and the supply will
soon be exhausted. Do not put 1t OF.
Get one today.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

Ask Your Druggist for Aliens Foot.Ease.
81 tried ALIENS F'OOT-EASE recent
hand have just bought another supply. 1t
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
ava itching sensation in my feet which was
a@ost unbearable, and l would not be with
Quit now Mrs. w. j. Walker, Camden,
NIP Sold by all Druggists. 25c.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

three great beasts leaped at him and
one almost managed to seize him
with its sharp talons, but the steel.
clad bullets had been aimed well,
and Just in the nick of time the ami
NAL fell dead.
A good afternoons work." NUT
tered the old trapper. He returned
10 his cabin and called up the Ameri-
can museum on the telephone. Word
came back that a naphtha launch
would be sent right down to receive
the valuable prizes. The pioneer i'm
mediately set to work on the car
cases and by the time the electric
searchlight of the boat shone over
the sea he had the animals skinned
and carried the pelts aboard. He got
$500 for them and thus his lucky shot
enabled him to live in affiuence for
many years.
There are exactly twenty mistakes
In this story. What are they?
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
PeddIers In Athens.

1t Is a common sight In Athens to
see a peddler leading diminutive
donkey. sandwiched between two
bulky glass fronted showcases, which
constituts his shop" The stock usu-
ally consists of sweets. stationery and
drapery.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Imnortant TO Mothers.
New and PIeaaant Perfnme.

If you want something particularly
pleasant take some sea salt and put
1t in a wide mouthed bottle and pour
in a few drops of violet perfume.
Close the bottle tight, let it stand a
while, then open, and you get the curl
Gus smell OF the salt sea, with a slight
tinge OF violet, which is always found
in salt air.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Power Of Freezing Water.

No one has yet been able to con-
struct a vessel which can resist the
force of freezing water. Twenty
pound steel shells have been rent as
II they were glass
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Sheet-lron Rolled Thin.

Sheet-Iron can now be rolled so thin
that 1t takes $4,000. sheets to make
a single inch in thickness. Light
shines as clearly through one Of these
az through ordinary tissue
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

the hippopotamus. 1t sometimes is
thirty or forty feet long, and has a
huge jaw that can take in at one
gulp horse or a man. This horrid
reptile used to be considered sacred
oy the ancient Egyptians. Sometimes
the crocodile was tanned ornamented
with gold rings and precious stones
set in It's ears and bracelets on its
feet. 1t was then set up for the wor-
snip OF the people, who would feed II
with cake and baked meats and wines.
IL seems strange, does it not, that any
one could worship such a frlghtful
looking god? Probably 1t was be-
cause the natives of Africa held 1t in
such terror that they wished to
appease It.
There seemed to be one thing that
did not dread the crocodile. and that
was little bird of which Herodatus
and other ancient writer's tell us. 1t
would hop in the cocodiles huge law
when 1t was lying on the shore asleep
and feed with its bill on the debris
within the terrible teeth. Herodatus
called this bird a trochilus, and many
persons have tried to discover what
bird 1t really was. Some think 1t was
wagtail or sandpiper, while others
believe 1t to no a l5ir,s- - ,,ie,.--.-,.---.,>
sic.s..U, or crocodile bird. Modern
students have found. however, that
there really are certain birds which
nave this habit of going safely into
the crocodile's jaws.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

Swedish physicians say whisti,n.
VIII 90 much toward the DEVELOPMENT
OF robust physical frame.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
The Little Heart.


a little Heart hid a thought of spite
Deep In It's innocent white away:
And II whispered when IL knelt 10 nrav
NOBODY knows, for it's hid from sight
But the little Heart lay wide awake
And the silence spoke to IL and said.
On dear little Heart, the thought Is
Like danger sign for safety's sake"
The little Heart heard, but needed not.
And 1t nursed the thought and kept IL
warm, f -
Safe from the tempest Of inward
And thought "In the morn twill be for
got"
But the blue sky wept; the sun was sad:
ana the roses hung their dainty heads.
dropping tears on the violet beds;
And the little Heart was far from glad.
So the ugly thought was thrown away.
Ana the lovely one came In its place:
~, Ihen smiles rose in each flower face
me sun came out, and the Heart was
gay.
Youths Companion.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE nav
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Outline Tebiots - ~
H Rov Iet9nd money II Il fails TO cure 10. NJ
""OfA signature Is on each box. 25o We
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

Opposition Strengthens Desire.
There is no doubt that opposition
has made more undesirable marriages
than any form of encouragement
Kathleen Robinson.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12

arrow. Three or four small wire
staples like two-pointed wire tacks
will fasten the figure to the wire.
Finally paint the weather vane in
bright colors
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
DON'T FoRorT
Native Mnd.stu

q large 2-oz package Red Cross Ball Blue onIv
cents The Russ Company, south Bend ind
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-01-12
Youths Companion.

I'D ANY of you boys
and girls ever see a
GRO CO die? That
enormous reptile
which is bigger than
any animal known
except the elephant,
the rhinoceros and
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1906-05-11

ofqrnture; and load Of stoves just Feseyeq from
$40 to 5000. Wi1l sell on nstallmentS'
man cooked pan Of biscuit with Sunday J8nna in one
Of our stoves.
Star Brand Shoes Gqaranteed another p9ir in place OF
those not satisfactory
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-28
A THANKSGIVING SERVICE INI7s3
Recolleetions of E. B. Hyde While Cam
paignine in Central Louisiana.

In the fall'of 1858 an expedition was
sent from New Orleans to the vicinity
OF Opelousss in the southern part of
central Louisiana The most apparent
objsct of the campaign wa7 healthful
exercise partial change of diet, and
rest for soldiers who had seen hard
service in the Vicksburg aud Port Hud-
son campaigns and sieges. It was much
better than staying in camp with moth.
ing to do but swelter under southern
heat, and live on only camp rations
with no opportunity TO forage in some
sweet-potato patch, or hen-house or
herd of cattle. etc But it was not all
fun and comfort. We did some lively
marching and had few scraps with the
enemy. There were too many of Us to
get all we wanted of farm supplies.
some had to depend on the commisssry
department for large share of our
living, especially when the enemy was
near enough to make foraging too risky
We were a considerable distance from
our base of supplies and a lot of poor
stale ratiens could not be EXCHANGED Tor
fresh ones, so we had to eat then
As Thanksgiving day approached
great preparations were made to observe
it in patriotic style. A grand stand
was erected for the general officers
chaplains and bands, and seats were
arranged for large audience. Several
good speakers addressed a large appreci.
ative crowd of patriots Genuine
thanks to the Giver of all good were
mingled with strong expressions of
loystty to our government. In review
ing the political and moral course of the
nece asity of our being in the army in
stead OF being In our homes, and men,
tionlng numerous circumstances Incl
dental to nome life, contrasting them
with our experiences in the army, very
many OF us wept and laughed and
cheered alternately. We were told that
many Of us would sometime gather the
little ones around or dangle them on
our knees and tell them army stories
and incidents of the service, and say to
them, ''Ah, my boy, I was there And
that we should always be glad we tad
been at the front and suffered some
hardships for the benefit of the best
country In the world. Although this
was campaign of comparative rest
and ease, the speaker well knew the
quality of our rations at that time
Worms and bugs had eaten into and
lived in nearly all the crackers we had
used in about two or three weeks. NY
dinner that day was my ration Of beans
and soup thickened with our wormg
and buggy hardtack crackers From
my tin cup of soup spooned out thir-
teen worms that were thoroughly
cooked. IL was suggested j)kingly
among us that We better eat our break
fast Just after dark, dinner at midnight
and supper just before daylight so we
could not see just what we were eating
The soup tasted all right with good
supply of pepper and other seasoning IA
it. but the idea of eating wormy and
buggy food was rather disagreeable.
We knew it could not be helped before
getting anotker supply. We had many
reasons for thsukfulnass, and we had
the best Thanksgiving service that I
can remember of ever attending but not
the best dinner EBH
Retreat, November 26, 1906
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-28
Rather Far-fetched in Either Case.

II see the Chicago, Milwaukee 81 st.
Paul railroad has decided to put a pas
senger train on the Wanzeka branch
which runs into the Kickapoo valley, +"
said A j, Moore, Chicago, formerly of
Viroqua That reminds me of the
time when the passenger train was put
on the Viroqus branch The company
said then that passenger train would
not pay on the Viroqua brench, and l
presume that the history OF that train
would practically sub tantiate the claim
of the company, but the train was put
on just because jeremiah Rusk, then
governor Of the state, lived at Viroqua,
and it did look like lacR of appreciation
Of official dignity to require the COVER
nor Of great state to ride on an ac-
commodation freight when be travelled
back and forth between the capital and
bis home Now, Gov. Davidson lives
al Soldiers Grove, and presume that
this fact has had something TO do with
the railroad putting a passenger train
on the Wauzska branch / heard a
fellow playfuily remark the other day
that the 'Kickapoo Limited had been
put on in order that the road could be
accused Of no discrimination against
Gov Davidson and in favor of Gov
Rugk. However, that passenger on the
Kickapoo valley division will be greatly
appreciated by the people along the line.
and it viii prove veritable godsend to
the travelling salesmen."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-28

Not a dollar was appropriated this
year for bridges. This is the first time
in the history of the county board that
bridge appropriations failed to get
favorable consideration Everything
that loomed up in the horizon In the
shape of an appreciation was forth
with attacked wilA the big Ak Two
towns, Genoa snd Hamburg, were al.
lowed S400 each for macadam road
construction, but here the rosd aud
bridge appropriations were ended
A small amount was allowed for the
improvement of the court house and
grounds, viz; S35 for new roof TO Jail;
aud telephones were ordered to be in
stalled il each office room in the court
house.
From the county treasurer's report
we have obtained few interesting facts
and figures. The total amount received
was $106, TO 81, from this was disbursed
f94, 1S1.01, leaving total on hand of
$12, 519 81 The soldiers relief com
mission paid ont s12S7 25, and have
$270 AZ on hand. One.tenth of a mill
tax was levied for the maintenance of
this fund for the coming year The
treasurer paid out total of $978 10 for
bouaties on crows, hawks, owls, rattls-
snakes ana wild animals.
The county clerk reported a balance
of $607 on hand ia bis office
The sheriff's bill was 50 622. OF, the
fees carged being as follows. S1165 40
in Justice court cases: $7l1 rs in insane
matters; 1916 O2 in pursuit of fuQitives;
1858, so in ciruuit court cases; $l65 90
for summoning circuit court jury; $l5
80 for inqueste; and IS 35 for tobacco
for prisoners.
The idea of county training school
for teachers received the hearty en-.
dorsement of the board. II was voted,
only seven members dissenting, to ap.
plopriate $500 To maintain such school,
provided the state will pay the usual
two-thirds of the expenses Supervs-
ors R Nj. McAuley and J. b. Potts were
chosen as the county training school
board.
A committee Of seven, appointed for
the purpose, drafted bill which will
be introduced by Assemblyman D r
Maines at the coming session of the
legislature The bill in question pro-
vides for legislation to aid in the ex-
tinction of the pestiferous Canada this
tie Twelve states have laws along
this line, and the Vernon county super
visors believe that etate aid is necessary
here to assist the Badger farmer in get.
ting rid of the Canada thistle menace
The state legislature will also be asked
TO pass law whereby the money re
ceived from licenses in the various cities
and villages be paid into the county
poor fund This was in the nature Of
substitution for Supervisor Eastman's
resolution regarding county option.
The Bank of Viroqua was designated
as the official depository, paying per
cent on daily balances.
From the earnings due the county
asylum from the state, Sl5 600 was vot.
ed for current expenses, and $500 for
permanent improvements
$4,000 as voted for ths outside aid Of
the coun}y poor
The county judge was voted $500 for
1lerk hire In his Office during the en-
suing year.
At the close Of the session Saturday
morning, Chairman Brody aud Deputy
Clerk Moore were rendered vote Of
thanks for their courteous and efficient
service curing the session
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-28
McKAPoO NEIGHBORS FAVORED
Extra Train Service is Added on the
Valley Line.

On Monday last our neighbors who
live along and patronizs the Kickapoo
Valley line of the G. NJ & st Paul rail
road realized their ambition, and are
now rejoicing over their accomplish
ment in securing an exclusive passenger
train on that line, the new schedule
taking effect on that day. Heretofore
only oDe train each way has been run,
and that with such reckless regard for
regularity that patience had ceased to
be virtue with the people
LaFsrge, too is to have the distinc.
ton of being headquarters for the new
train and its crew The schedule time
for the passenger is TO leave La Fargo
at 9:30 in the morning, arriving at Wan.
zeka about 1890, where connection is
made with the day passenger trains
going east and west The return train
leaves Wauzska about $50, arriv ing at
La Fargo $50
The CENSOR congratulates the citizens
Of the valley and the travelling public
on these new facilities II Is a demon
stration of what can be accomplished
by united action. For years people en-
dured the outrageous service given
them o. until righteous and determined
protest was registered and followed mp
with threats of appeal to the state rail
road commission
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-11-28

The state civil service commission, f.
e Doty secretary, Madison, have an
nounced competitive examination for
stenogrsphic and typewriting positions,
to be held December 18th, to be open
to both men and women in every county
in this state. Thus far, it is stated. not
enough men have passed the exsmina-
nation to fill the legislative positions,
which pay 81 and s. per day, during the
session. Women positions, not legis-
lative, begin at S3j and $40 per month,
with promise of promotion for merit
The commission wants applications
for positions, without examinations, as
attendants ia the state asylums, and
home for the feeble-minded, beginning
at go for men and go for women, with
maintenance, also for carpenters, seam
stresses, cooks, laundresses, dining room
girls aud nousemsids.