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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
For Sale a, IN. Shes,frs Barn.

On January 5, 1907, at the sheriff s
barn in Viroqua. | will offer for sale at
private sale, one set double driving har-
ness, one top buggy, one Portland cut
ter, robes, blankets and lot of other
articles. This will be an opportunity to
get what you want at a bargain. Come
and look them over at any time before
sale. G. f. WARD.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Two Things &. Avoid.

There are two rocks ON which wo-
mea who might otherwise be well
dressed frequently suffer shipwreck-
the one is the gaping pIacket. the other
skirt shorter in front than behind.
Both of these even the most inexper.
enced Of amateur dressmakers can
avoid. Make the placket on the side
and fasten with patent clasps sewn
close together
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

At the CENSOR qfsc1 there is now
ready for free distribution copies of the
last farm bulletins They contain
splendid articles on farm and home
topics, the household, stock raising,
fruit culture, etc. Other stase reports
and documents may be had for the ask
ing Call and make your selection.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

A iislnfectant to use In washing
utensils In sickroom Is made by add.
ing teaspoonful OF turpentine to every
bucket of hot water. Turpentine Is q
powerful dislnfectant and Will dispel
all bad odors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

While | have not yet announced that
would be a candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination before the next
democratic national convention - said
William J. Bryan in an interview, II
have not stated that would not be a
candidate, and do not intend to. Such
high honor as the presidential nomi-
nation is something that no American
citizen should decline. T"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

These prosperous days provide a good
excuse for every man to learn the habit
of paying as he goes. Get the spot
cash" habit while it is easy to acquire,
then when the hard lines are drawn its
value as an economic factor will be be-
yond measure.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
TAX NOTICE

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TAX
y ron for town of Franklin is in my hands for
collection. Taxes charged therein is subject to
payment at my store every day prior to February
l, 1907. except Friday January 25 1907. | will be
at Folsom, and Saturday January 26. will be in
Viroqua.
Dated this 18th day of December. 1906
c. h. FoRTNEY, Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
LAND FOR SALE.

an ACCOUNT OF POOR HEALTH AND OLD
~ age will sell my fine valley farm consisting
of 2OaI9 acres For danyine and tobacco raising il
cannot be beaten. II is located ten miles west OF
Viroqua only one mile from cheese factory aud
store Price. ST, 800. For particulars call on I. T.
Sandwich or Otto Otteson, Viroqua. Wis.
SoLFEsT OTTEsoN. Viroqua Wis. r. F. D. ..
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Notics Of Insurance M,et,ne.

Notice Is hereby given to the members of the
Utica Farmers Insurance company that the an
nua meeting Of said company for election Of yer
directors and for the transaction of such Othei
same will be held at the village of Five Points II
the COUNTY Of Richlsnd. on Thursday. January 3
1901 1T 10 O'Clock a m.
l. C. SHoENBERGER President
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

IL sticky or burned pan Is rubbed
wiki dry bread crust II will leave II
beautifully smooth and will not stick
next time II 10 used This Is especially
good for griddles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
OUR COUNTY GLfANINCS.
Prom ne ars'p s-1 eeos ~ 'n- c---.,
livs Ooeatr> .~6 "''sse r'ter-
STERLING

PURDY, January 21-Happy New
Year,. =. Purdy Woodmen gave dance
on Christmas eve. Some eighty num-
bers were sold; everybody had good
time; Hastings and Steenberg furnish
ed the music Installation of officers
at the hall next Saturday night Oys-
ter supper and cinch after the ceremon-
les. Woodmen and families welcomed
-. Florence Rood of Newton, has been
spending the holidays with Amy Me
Williams Lewis Torgerson and wife,
formerly of Lansing, Iowa, are spend
ing the holidays at Eriekson's. John
Stroeble of La Crosse, spent couple
of days with mis- father-in-law, Henry
Fortner +. There is considerable dissat-
isfaction over the docking of tobacco
this year. Seems to me farmers ought
to get together and make rule not to
sell tobacco until it is in bundles; then
they would know what they have to
sell and buyers would see what they
are buying :. . Farmers OF Vernon coun-
ty, form society andmake rule that
if any of its members sell his crop be-
fore he has it in bundles, he shall be
fined 500. B SURE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

The county board of supervisors of
La Crosse win demand a reduction of
50, 600, 900 in the valuation of $35, 600, =
600 set upon county property by the
state commission. This is $1,000, 600
more than last year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

GENOA, Januury 81 Raymond Ha-
nan of Mondovi, spent a few days with
his brother and family here last week.
Mrs Carrie Mueller and children are
spending the holidays with parents.
Mrs Koeppe and little son returned to
their home at La Crosse on the 2Sth in
slant. Kate Gusetti' went to La Crosse
on the 30th. where she is employed in
the tobacco warehouse Our young
people have enjoyed some very nice
skating during the holidays Pearl
Amberg spent holiday at her home at
Union Oenter, returning New Years
Day Mr. and Mrs Fred Hanan and
children went to Nelson ami Mondovi
to visit relatives. Our grist mill is
kept very busy Mr. and Mrs Matt
Gusetti and little daughter Christene
went to Fountain City, Sunday, where
they will visit the latter's nephew and
family . A dance will be given at
Louis Months hall, January g.. Mrs
Mable More Iii returned to her school
duties in the Hanson district, New
Years Day. Several carloads of wood
are now being shipped to La C.osse -.
Otto Ristow came home from Musca-
tine, Iowa, to spend the holidays with
his parents. John Marshall and daugh-
ter Pearl came down from Viroqua for
q visit with John Morris and family .
Mr. and Mrs Fred Patterson of Vesta,
Minnesota, spent the holidays with the
latter's parents here MISSISSIPPI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
PREPARE TO PAY TAXES.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN-
~ dersigned, Treasurer of the city of Viroqua.
will be ready to receive tax money commencing
December 18th and continuing to January 81, at
per cent. After that time three per cent.
will be charged for collection. Office at Larson
Bros marble shop, from a. m. to 3 p. m.
H. p. LARSON City Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Rubber Gloves.

In wearing rubber gloves always pull
Off wrong side out and shake talcum
powder into them. Leave until ready
to use again. A pair Of rubber gloves
treated IN this way Will last double the
length of ,tme they would otherwise.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
MRS. MILDRED D. PETERS.
A wisconsin Woman Who Has Be-
come nm Expert Efachtntst.


come an Expert Hachtnist.
That a woman may develop mechan-
ical skill equal to that of any man has
been proved by Mildred d. Peters OF
Rice Lake, Wis, who is an expert ma
chinist.
After three years of work In her hus-
bands shop and foundry, known as
the Rice Lake Iron works. Mrs. Peters
has become SO proficient that no job
which is beyond her skill can come
into the shop She can do anything
from making a shrinking fit'' or key
seating a coupling" to manipulating
trip hammers and other big machinery.
Jobs that puzzle old timers In the
business and that usually take years
to learn Mrs. Peters aecomplishes with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Get quick relief from Or. Shops
Magic Ointment. Remember it's made
alone for Piles-and it works with
certainty and satisfaction. Itching,
painful, protuding, or blind piles dis
appear like magic by its use. Try it
and see! Dah's Drug Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Stray ANNA.

4 TAKEN UP BY THE UNDERSIGNED. LIV-
J | ing three miles south of Liberty Pole. about
October l. 1906 red two-year-old bull with horns.
little white on belly. Owner is requested 10 prove
property. pay charges and take said animal away.
/ l. CHRisTIANsoN. West Prairie p. 0.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Insurance. Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the Shelby Farmers Mut4aE Insurance Com
pany will be held at John Mains hall. in the city
Of La Crosse. on Tuesday the Sth day OF January
1907, at III o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated December q. 1895
PETER KIENHoIZ
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Over two hundred and fifty students
are taking the short course in agricul-
ture at the state university at Madison.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
YIRO, IunATAX

N'oTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TAX
! roll is in my hands and ready for collection al
the Bank of Viroqua on Saturdays and at Westby
Bank or Mondays. Collection fee one per cent
until first of February.
O L, BUCHANAN Town Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Spread newspapers on a newly wash
ed floor which must be walked upon
Def ore 1t Is thoroughly dry. They will
save footmsrks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
0. G. MUl- SON. EDITOR AND PRoP.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1907.

A superintendent of schools viii be
elected next April in Vernon county.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UN-
" dersigned Treasurer of the town of Webster,
that the roll for said town for the year 1906.
is in my hands for collection and that the taxes
charged therein are subject to payment at my
Office at any time prior to and on the 31st day of
January. 1907. Will be at the office of w. b. Rob
ers. Ottervale on the 31st day of January.
Dated December 10, 1906.
o. NJ VIC Town Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

Castor oil persistently applied will
promote growth OF the hair, eyebrows
and eyelashes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
DIsSoIuTION NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ firm of Froiland & Wig. furniture dealers
will be dissolved BY mutual eorSent on January /
1901 The business will be conducted by Mr.. Wig
who assumes all Indebtedness of the tirm. All &C
counts due ths firm should he paid at once
Carl From AND
Yirunun nscernher % 1906. En- VIC
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Buy the Dekt.

The wise woman never buys cheap
things, says writer The woman who
wants her money to go as far as pos
sible never buys cheap things. The
woman who wants her family TO look
well and herself to look well never
buys cheap things. They have all
learned the expenslyeness of some
sorts Of economy. Ii applies 10 all
branches of family shopping. Cheap
food destroys the dlgestions OF the
household, and the doctors bills more
than make up the difference. 1t pays
10 feed a family well. By well IL
meant apply and wholesomely. Cheap
clothes are the bane of the poor. They
never look well and drOp to pieces
when a good suit would still be fresh
and presentable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

the color may not be in tone with the
eyes or the hair, one of the most i'm.
portant points OF millinery. Then
produce the hat. wish her to buy.
show the exact angle at which IL
should be Worn, and the consequence
is that she leaves my shop credit to
herself-and to me."--New York Press.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

1t appears to have been definitely de-
termined by Governor Davidson that
there shall be no dress parade for state
officers at the Inauguration next Mon
day. The officers elect will be sworn
in and assume their positions in a
modest may. The governor considers
it not becoming to use the states funds
to the extent of about $1,000 for dis
play and an inaugural ball.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
Constipation

Baked sweet apples. with some people, bring
prompt relief for Constipation With others
coarse alEwheat bread will have the same effect
Nature undoubtedly has vegetable remedy 10
relieve every .aiiment known TO man, If physicians
can but md Natures way to health. And this Ia
strikingly true with regard to Constipation
The bark OF a certain tree in California-Cas-
cara Sagrada-otfers a most excellent aid to this
end. But. combined with Egyptian SIENNA. Sim
perry Elm bark, Solid Extract of Prunes etc this
same Caseara bark is given its greatest possible
Candy Tablet. called Lax-ets is now made al the
DIT Shoop Laboratories, from this ingenious and
most effective prescription Its effect on Consti-
patton. BlilousnesS Sour Stomach Bad Breath
Sallow Complexion. etc. is indeed prompt and
satisfying
No gripping, no unpleasant after effects are ex-
perlenced, and Lax-ets are put up in beautiful
autographed metal boxes at cents and rs cents
per box.
For something new. nice. economical and
effective, try box of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02
VOICE OF THE STATE PRESS.

Madison Democrat: We are led to
believe that the Wisconsin state
treasury fairly overfiows, but in Ohio
they are altogether better off. The
surplus in the buckeye treasury now is
the largest in the history of the state.
81, TAO, 1856. 1t is due 10 the Aiken law
increasing the saloon to $1,000. 1t is
estimated that by the end of January
it will be swelled to nearly Sc, 900, 600.
In Ohio whisky bears some small
portion of the burden it creates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-01-02

GTRAYED UPON MY PREMISES IN THE
- town OF Franklin, about one month ago. rex
heifer about two years old; short horns and short
tail ALhERr A. MoRxRI. Folsom Wis.
Dated December II 1905
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04
Situation Greatly Improved.

Washington, Nov. Treasury Of
ficials are agreed that the financial
situation is distinctly improving day
by day and adviees from financial
centers today were of a vegy reassur-
ing character. News of the opening
this morning for business of the
banks in Oklahoma and New Mex
leo was received with general salts
faction. and there is said to be album
ant evidence that the$fear of more
serious conditions is $ubsiding. Nat
try are arrangingfto increase their
circulation, and the treasury officials
and clerks are working overtime in
the effort TO keep up with their in
creased correspondence.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

The Journal puts it right up to us
to insist, and as it would be cruel on
our part TO prolong the general sus-
pense, we hereby insist Out with it.
Let us have\the name of this candi-
date who appSoachss the ideal and
can meet all tho conditions necessary
to a perfect Democratic candidate
for governor.-HAe Oak Democrat.
You'll get it IN a\day or two Only
don't kick when you NO get it. Some
people never would be\Satisfied with
anything. but our Live Oak contem-
porary, we are glad to say, is not
one of them.-Pensacola Journal.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04
THE JUDGE CALLED DOWN.

The action of the judge down
Lakeland way who calmly stated
from the bench that he played a
little poker himself" to excuse his
leniency to a convicted gambler in
his court who was dismissed with
fine so light that it made a farce of
the statute against gambling will rot
increase popular respect for law
make the judicial Office a factor
in staying the tide of crime Gamb-
ling is admittedly a ruinous vice and
there is no surer way to destroy
young mans future and eat out the
very heart of his stamina and stabil-
ity of character than by the card
route. It's evils are so gross, flag
rant and. notorious that the law
classifies it>Rs a crime and provides
punishment for those convicted of it.
That a judge on the bench, elected
and sworn to enforce the law, should
minimize that Law Tith a jest and
virtually expresS-his contempt for it,
is shocking to. the moral sense and
cannot fail to do d rm amobe that
class of people who have no inherent
respect for, law an b obey it under
protest, when, it icdhfiicts with their
desires, only because of its penalties
The Lakeland News, always honest
and courageous, and whose editor
stands in the front rank of clear
headed, right-thinking newspaper
men in Florida. reads that Judge a
lecture which he should take in good
part, severe and rasping though it is,
and he should profit by the counsels
of that paper and reform his ideas
on the crime of gambling and the
purpose of the law in attaching a
penalty to it.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04
BLOXHAM THIS WEEK
Will Give His Testimony Before the
Investigating Committee

Tallahassee, Fla, Nov. 2.-For-
mer GovernoS Bloxham will go before
the Investigatpg Commission the
first of this weak, and after his tes-
timony is given he commission will
close its work.
The sittings have extended
through four months though there
have been several inter1Qissions, the
purpose being to ascertaintand make
public all facts of interest connected
with the erection and administration
of the states land affairs
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04
1T is CONSTITUTIONAL.
Judge Palmer Decides That State
Fair Appropriation is all Right.

Tampa, Nov. 1.-THE news receiV-
ed here of the opinion of Circuit
Judge Palmer that the legislative act
providing appropriations for pre-
miums for the Florida State Fair.
to be held in Tampa. is constitutional
has still further stimulated the work
of preparation for. the great show of
products of the state which is to be-
gin here February 5, 1908, and there
lis great rejoicing over the decision
of the able judge of the northwestern
circuit.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

Says the Madison Recorder OF d
distinguished and worthy -itize> of
Live OAK:
Col 4 E. Robertson, of Live Oak,
would make an ideal Attorney-G ener-
al for the \State of Florida. If he
could be induced to enter the race
and make th& fight for the position
we believe he Mould make an excel
lent race, if not a winner in the con
test. Col. Robertson is lawyer OF
ability, has a vide Population, is Il
Christian gentleman and is exceed
ingly popular over the State. For
twelve years he was prosecuting at
torney for the Third judicial Circuit
of Florida. holding the position for
three successive terms, and retired
from the office of his own will and ac-
cord. The Recorder would like 70
see Col. Robertson enter the race for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT"
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

Florida Health Notes. partisan in
nothing and sensible in all things,
tells a great truth which a good
many people need to know in the fol-
lowing:
1t is idle to pirate Of the enforce
ment of sanitary laws as an in
fringement Of, personal liberty. Sub
mission to reaSonable personal re-
striction intended, for the welfare of
all. is the very foundation stone OF
civilized liberty. The individual who
insists on ~Ae-fs pleased to call
his own rights, in defiance of law and
to- the detriment of thescommon veal,
is IAN undesirable citizen of the re
public. If We are TO aim. in the Ian
guage Of Dr.. Parks. to render growth
more perfect. decay less rapid, and
life more vigorous. in civilized life.
we must give up many primitive or
individual liberties to insure advanc-
ed civilized liberties, and to permit
free social and commercial inter-
course"
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

Miss Jefferson Bell. who has been
official correspondent at Tallahassee
for a number of>neyspapers, and who
held two or more paying clerkships
in the comptrollst's\ Office at the
State capital, has given them up and
departed, rum0r has it, for Gaines
vile, where she will reside in the
future-Tallahassee True Democrat.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

The Tampa Times again stands
for cold facts. clear science and
true progress in the following:
Prejudice or what mot, the Times
maintains that in flavor and tender
ness, the Florida razorback hog is in
ferior to any other. 1t is cute and
patriotic to stap9 jocularly for this
peculiar product 0f the south, but. as
a matter of cold fact, the animal is
a disgrace to Florida and other states
in which it IS foundry was all right
in the beginning to joke about the
razorback,s but in soberhess its exist
ence is ayshameful scandal And that
is the whole truth and nothing but
the truth about the unblasted crit
ter"
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04
THE LIVE OAK PUBLISHING COMPANY.

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT will be
mailed to any part of the United
States, passage prepaid, for $500
per year; $3.50 for six months;
s1.25 for three months, or SO cents
for five weeks, in advance. De-
ivered to any part of the city, by
carrier. for 10 cents per week
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

Patrons of the Telephone EN-
change have been placed in talk
ing" distance OF MAYO aHd Live Oak
during the past few DAYS by an ar
rangement between that company
and the Florida .RaiI.ay by which
the two lines have been connected. \
small fee will be charged for the ser
vice which goes TO III Flyrida for
maintaining its lines. 1t As a very
convenient arrangement 9nd We feel
sure will be highly appreciated not
only by the patrons Of the ENChanee
but the public az large Perry Her
aid.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

1t is stated that John Temple
Graves in his new position as editor
of the New YORK. American, is to
get $4,000 a year to begin with.
Most OF US would be mighty proud
to get that much to end with.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04
ASHES OF PONCE de LEON.
Governor BrOward Wants Them
Here in State He Discovered.

San Juan, Nov.\ Gov. N. B.
Broward of Florida has transmitted
to Gov. Post resolution of the Flor
ida Legislature,appoiuting q commit
tee of five and (aQprSpriating money
for the purposeiof Obtaining the re-
mains of Ponce de Econ, and re-
quests his cooperation.
The ashes of Ponce de Leon, the
discoveror of Florida and the first
in San Jose Church, San Juan.
Live Oak daily Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 190?-190?, 1907-11-04

Here is what man Of the right
type can do with Florida soil when
he sets in to make something more
than a living out, of it. He lives
down near Sanford and the Chronicle
of that town, tells about him as fol-
lows.
). f. Pace IN 1895 planted TO-
OOO celery plants; in 1897 he plant
ed $4,000. He paid all the expenses
of three acres and cleared $1,000.
All this took place after the great
freeze, that desolated so many or
ange groves Up TO the present Mr..
Pace has under cultivation 16 acres
averaging $500 an acre. Land
that brought so cents an acre in IS
81 now brings $500 an acre. Mr.
Pace was born in Georgia in 1858
and came TO Florida in 1874.