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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

A'h~Ns1fCSh So @N1oAlNA nv Abuhs
writes:
"After doctoring for year and find
ing no relief from leucorrhea resulting
from prolapsus uteri, and which was
sapping my life forces away, 1 finally
tried Peruna, and when found that 1t
was helping me every day, II seemed
almost 200 good TO be true.
"But, IL not only helped me, II cured
me and In Il very short time.
al am now enjoying the bestof health.
81 am strong and free from pain, and
] certainly feel that all praise and honor
are due TO reruna.'
Thousands of women will read the
testimonial of Mrs. Caldwell as above
given.
Thousands of them viii I've induced to
try the remedy that saved her.
Thousands of them will have the
same experience she hal.
Peruna is the remedy such women
need. Peruna comes like boon 10 suf
fering womankind.
Mrs. John Hopp, Webster Avo., Glen.
dale, l.. l., y. y, has also hoen relieved
OF ei' IL ta,rh by Herura.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Censor's
Live Correspondents
JEFFERSON.

Springville, September % Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Potter of Merrimac spent the
past week at their PARENTAL homes here
and taking in the air. Mrs. Frank
Smith and daughtt Mabel are here
from Cauada visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. |. N. Groves, and other rela-
tives. . Mrs. Godfrey Derr and daugh-
ter, Pearl, left yesterday for Pipestone,
Minnesota, to spend some time with
relatives Mr.. and Mrs w. S. Waters
are off on visit with their son Bert in
Dakota .. Bert Gardner was sum
moned TO the west on account of the
serious illness of his brother Charles.
Many friends were pleased to meet
Rev. and Mrs. Kneen at last evening S
service Blaine Officer hurt his in
jured foot, it will probably retard its
healing. ROSE GERANIUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

More than half of mankind over six
ty years of age suffer from kidney and
bladder disorders, usually enlargement
of the prostate gland. THIS is both
painful and dangerous, and Foley's Kid
ney Cure should be taken at the first
sign of danger, as it corrects irregu-
larities and has cured many old men of
this disease. Mr.. Rodney Burnett,
Rock Port, Mo-, writes: 81 suffered
with enlarged prostate gland and kidney
trouble for years and after taking two
bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure | feel
better than have for twenty years,
although / am now 81 years old. A. j.
johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
Lost and Found.

Lost, between $50 p. M, yesterday
and noon today, bilious attack, with
nausea and sick headache. This loss
was occasioned by finding at A. j.
Johnson's drug store box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the guaranteed
cure for biliousness, malaria and jaun-
dice. 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
TO MY FRIENDS:

Having disposed of my machine business, I
wish to thank all who have so kindly favored me
with their patronage and to assure you that your
favors have been appreciated. And take this
opportunity to recommend my successor T. C.
Knudson g. Co and trust you will continue doing
your business at the old stand where you will
ceive the best of attention and treatment.
With kindest regards to you ALL am, ever,
Sincerity yours,
SAMUEL ELLEFSON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

If real coffee disturbs your Stomach,
your Heart or Kidney, then try this
clever Coffee imitation DIR. Shoop's
Health Coffee. DR.. Shoop has closely
matched old Java and Mocha Coffee in
favor and taste, yet it has not a single
grain of real Coffee in it. DIR. Shoop s
Health Coffee Imitation is made from
pure toasted grains or cereals, with
Malt. Nuts, etc. Made in one minute.
No tedious long wait. You viii surely
like it. Get a free sample at our store.
H. ID. Williams & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

A humane citizen of Richmeud, Indi-
ana, Mr.. u. ID. Williams, LOT West
Main St., says: II appeal to all persons
with weak lungs to take DIR. King s
New Discovery, the only remedy that
has helped me and fully comes up TO
the proprietor's recommendation. 1t
saves more lives than all other throat
and lung remedies put together. Used
as a cough and cold cure the world ov-
er. Cures asthma, bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough, quinsy, hoarseness,
and phthisic, stops hemorrhages Of the
lungs and builds them up. Guaranteed
at A. J. Johnson's drug store. SOC. and
$1.00. Trial bottle free.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Nearly all Cough Cures, especially
those that contain op'ates, are consti-
pating. kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup contains no opiates and acts
gently on the bowels. Pleasant to take.
Sold by o. E. Davis and A. J. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
The New Pure Food and prus Law.

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law as it
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as safe
remedy for children and adults. A. j.
johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Cascasweet is for babies and children,
aiid il especially good for the ills SO
common in hot weather. Look for the
ingredients printed on the bottle. Con-
tains no harmful drugs Sold by o. E.
Davis and A. j. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
centenarlan Birds.
We have no secrets We publish
the formulas OF all our medicines.

The eagle. raven. swan and parrot
are eentenarians. An eagle kept In
Vienna died after confinement of ia
years, and at Shelbourne is an oak.
known as the raven tree, in which the
same pair Of ravens have nested for
more than ninety years. Swans upon
the Thames about whose age there
can be little chance of mistake, since
they are annually "nicked," have been
known to survive $50 years.
A totally color blind eye would see
only shades of gray from pure white
to pure black. This is about the way a
photograph shows a landscape, and the
gradations of light and shade are the
degree of surface reflection of each chi
or independent Of its color waves.--St
Louis Republic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
TO THE PEOPLE OF VERNON COUNTY:

Having purchased the Samuel Ellefson stock
of machinery, implements and buggies, wish
to announce that we shall at all times carry
complete stock of everything in our line, and will
put forth our best efforts to so conduct our bus
mess as to merit your patronage. We shall con
tinue handling the same makes of high grade
goods that have contributed so largely to the sue
cess of our predecessor, and our: prices will be
tile lowest possible consistent With successful re-
falling viii you kindly favor with call when
interested in anything in our line?
t. C. KNUDSON
Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

"Who Is that lady cessed In black,
mamma?' asked Bobby as he sat with
his mother on ferry boat That Is II
sister OF charity, my boy replied bis
mother Bobby pondered deeply for q
moment. and then he said, (Which sis
ter Is she, mamma, Faith or Hoper'-
New York Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is good for boils, burns, cuts,
scalds ard skin disease. II is especially
good for piles. Sold by 0. E. Davis
and A. j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Take De Wits Kidney and Bladder
Pills for backache, weak kidneys md
Inflammation of the bladder. Sold by
o. e. Davis and A. J. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
A clear complexiou and Briaht Ewes,

In most cases a sallow, blotched COM
plexion and dull heavy eyes are due to
poor digestion and an inactive liver.
Oriuo Laxative Fruit Syrup aids diges-
ton and stimulates the liver and bow
els and makes the complexion smooth
and clear. 0rino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate or grippe and IS mild
and pleasant to take. Refuse substi-
tutes. A. j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia,
a combination of natural digestion and
vegetable acids, digests the food itself
and gives strength and health to the
stomach. Pleasant to take. Sold by
D. Z. Davis and A. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Crankiness is no more an indication
of brains than stinginess is Of sounC
financial policy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

A record is of more use in soliciting
charity or applause than it is for max
ing progress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

If you want to accomplish a good
days worn 10 not be in h 'rry in the
morning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

1t is better to be unborn than UNI
taught, for ignorance As the root of
misfortune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
Hioh Bred.

Visitor 1 want high bred dog. At
tendant Thin this is wot ye want sir
He's a Skye terrier
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

1t is not more rain but more top
dressing which many a soil needs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

A cup must be bitter that a smile
will not sWeeten.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free. on request, by DIR.
Shoop. Racine. Wis. These tests are
proving to the people without
penny's cost the great value of this
scientific prescription known to drug
gists everywhere as DR.. Shops Ca
tarrh Remedy Sold by DahPs Drug
Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Begin small and work up is good adj
vice for the farmer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

Use very little salt in the mash for
the hens. A little is good for them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
A Humane Appeal.

A small cloud may hide both sun and
moon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
WHAT OUR SEIGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
tFrom the I.a Farge Enterprise.l


During the electrical storm of Tues
day night John Shoeder, whose farm is
near 0ded, lost his barn, tobacco shed
and machinery by lightning striking
the barn and the flames spreading to
the shed.
F. A. Hull, wife and daughter. Fer
ME, left for jamestown, Virginia, where
they will take in the exposition. after
which they will return via. New York
where they viii visit relatives. They
will also take stop-overs at Philadelphia.
Niagara Fan and Chicago.
A. w. Teller, who went from here
TO Oklahoma about year ago returned
poorer but a much wiser man. Watson
tells us that old Wis sonsin is good
enough for him in the future. He has
seen the 1.-The sunny south" and is
satisfied to settle down on his little
rough Wisconsin farm where he can
raise enough to make a good living.
OFrom the Hillsbcro Sentry Enterprisel
Walter Field of Washington, d. c.,
was in town visiting his sister, Miss
Ella, and other relatives.
Attorney e B. Harkin left on trip
west to look up a location. He expects
to locate somewhere on the Pacific
coast.
One of the most severe storms of the
season passed over this section, Tues
day night. B. |. Baley's tobacco shed,
in the west part of the village, was
struck by lightning, but only little
damage was done. A barn on the Mil
ton Smith farm, one mile west of Union
Center, was also struck by lightning
and burned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
Men Past SIXTY in DANCER.

1t requires little exertion upon our
part to bring misfortune to ourselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
Viroqua, Wisconsin.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are good
for any one who needs pill. Sold by
o. r. Davis and A. j. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

is the touch of Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
It's the happiest combination of Arnica
flowers and healing balsams ever com
pounded. No matter how old the sore
or ulcer is, this salve will cure it. For
burns, scalds, cuts, wounds or piles, it's
an absolute cure. Guaranteed by A. j.
johnson, druggist. 25c.
In time of sickness the soul collects
itself anew.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25

have found q tried and tested cure for Rheu-
matisml Not remedy that will straighten the
distorted limbs of chronic cripples, nor turn bony
growths back flesh again That is impossible:
But can now surely kill the pains and pangs OF
this deplorable disease.
In Germany-with Chemist in the City of
Darmstadt-f found the last ingredient with
which Dr. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
a perfected. dependable prescription. Without
that last ingredient, successfully treated many,
many cases of Rheumatism; butnow at last. II uni
much dreaded disease Those sand-like granular
wastes found in Rheumatic Blood. seem to dissolve
and pass away under the action of this remedy as
freely as does sugar when added to pure water.
And then when dissolved. these poisonous wastes
freely pass from the system and the cause OF
Rheumatism Is gone forever. There is now no
real aeedn actual excuse to suffer longer with
out help. We sell. and in confidence recommend
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-09-25
A PELVIC DISEASE
WAS SAPPING MYLIFE.

o. iPaick Peynca Care4 NE In a
KsKy .Shork Tine
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02
The World Machine.

Mr.. Carl Snyder whose New COnCep-
tions in Science" was a scholarly work
which attracted much attention, has be
gun "A trilogy, which is called The World
Machine" The first volume, a massive
tome. deals with the first phase. The
COsmic Mechanism" In preparation are
the other two books. The Mechanism Of
Life" and "The Social Mechanism" This
first book is an attempt TO attain, by
philosophic progress, q clear and as def
mite as possible and understanding of
what the world really is. Of course. the
ground has been travelled oft before. such
an attempt was the Hebraic Pentateucn;
such. too. was Pliny's Natural History" "
Roger Bacon tried the same thing n the
thirteenth century; Cardinal daily. in
doing the same thing i'm his Image mum
di." proved the well-font of inspiration
for Columbus, and there was Button. with
his Natural History which was but
going over the ground once more.
of course. the author of this new work
realizes that 1t is in vain to puzzle out
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02

edge or no knowledge. so must the brain
of man eternally puzzle itself and seek
even in such strange and diab0hc nelds
as these-s0me relation 10 the Maker OF us
all. II is. therefore, good that men should
cease from the worry OF work for the
sake Of mere living, or for added luxury
pause a moment in the sOrdid toll and
give ones soul to thoughts Of that great
world beyond our finite sense. To be in
vited to high thoughts, TO be cajoled into
them. even. this is good in this natter
of-fact age. and it is here that Hes the
strength. the appeal the inspiration Of
such writers as Maeterlinck.
Other essays in this volume. all Of
them healthful. stirring, inspiring, are
In Praise of the Fist "The Forgive
ness Of Injuries" "The Intelligence of the
Flowers" Perfumes" and so on.
The essay on Forgiveness Of Injuries
is fine treatise. a sermon almost, on
the higher Christian thought and duty
Maeterlinck has found that in sacrifice
in pcnance in modification, there are a
whole series OF spiritual victories. And
the essay moves on the high thought so
true, Yet so often forgotten, that when
everything is said, the lofticst interpre-
tation is invariably the truest This is
"a volume that should help many men
I (New York Dodd, Mead & Coz
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02
THE WORLD OF BOOKS
BY HECTOR FULLER

volumes. one retaining the earlier title.
the other taking the name Of The Child
and the Book
Bliss Perrys life Of Whitman comes IN
for severe treatment et the pen Of Louise
Collier Wilcox in the North American
Review. The virtues Of an editor and a
college professor are too widely different
from those Of a great original genius 90
admit OF mutual comprehension. One
feels like the little girl who. hearing her
father make a verbal slip I'm reciting the
psalms, sighed and said. Never mind, Il
is not your sad business 10 know the
| psalms It is not Mr.. Perry's sad bust
| ness 10 recognize force and original
genius"
A forthcoming volume by Mrs. Rosa
Newmarch is devoted to the Russian
poets Of the nineteenth century-to Poush-
kin. Lermontov, Koltsov. the Russian
Burns Nitkin. who dealt with rural
| life; Nekrassov, who sang Of revolution,
and Madison. The book is % be entitled
| Poetry and Progress i'm Russia"
/ Robert Hunter. author Of Poverty IS
now studying social conditions in Berlin
! preparatory 20 the writing Of a book 20 be
| called Battle Against Misery"
As philosopher. historian. cssayist, re-
! ligious leader. and even writer Of fiction,
! Frederic Harrison has made impress on
! contemporary thought and literature; but
| his entire career contains no more inter
| esting achievement than the Apologia pro
/ Eide Mea. which stands at the beginning
/ Of his new book Of essays. The Greed of
la I.ayman." The title. Of course. suggests
/ at once Newmans famous Apologize, and
the likeness does not stop with the title.
/ It is the confession Of faith Of a wise man
who has done his own thinking. It is APP
propriately Joined in this volume with a
number Of Mr. Harrlson's essays dealing
/ with religious and posltivist themes.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02
NEWBOOKS REVIEWED
BIOGRAPHY AND FICTION

of the populace. But now three centuries
have passed since king Lear was writ
ten: and we begin 10 rub our eyes and
wonder. Change places, and, handy
dandy. which Is the ghost, which is the
MANI" Is the real man 10 be sought in
that fragmentarv story of Stratford and
London. which do what we will to re-
yive il. has long ago grown faint as the
memory of a last years Carouse? That
short and troubled time Of his passage.
during which he was hurried onward at
an ever-increasing pace. blown upon by
hopes and fears. east down and uplifted,
has gone like q dream, and has taken
him bodily along with il. But his work
remains He w0vc uoou the roaring
loom of time the garment that we see
him by. and the earth At Stratford closed
over the broken shuttle.
Races and Immigrants in America.
Races and Immigrants in America. 30
by John r. Commons, professor of po-
Htical economy. University of Wisconsin.
is an inquiry into what has been the eff
feet Of the amalgamation Of the many
different races in America. lie finds
that i'm American life two hundred years
cf intermingIing has in many, if not in
most cases of greatness broken into con-
tinuity of stock lie shows how largely
religion has entered into the question of
American immigration. From England
came the COngrCgatiOnalistS tthe Pill
Erimsl. Puritans. Quakers, Bapusts, from
Scotland and ireland came Presbyteri3ns,
from Germany came QUakers Dunkards,
Pietists. Ridge Hermits, SalzbUrgers, and
Moravians
The chapter on The Negro is fun Of
valuable information and OF good advice.
also. TO the negroes. This is not the
place 90 enter into the statement of the
causes for the excessive mortality among
the negroes or 10 the remedies proposed
by the author. but it IS significant per
haps. that he quotes from Prof Harris,
Of Fisk University. who declares; Il am
convinced that "a sine qua non Of "a change
for the better in the negro's physical con-
diton IS a higher social morality"
The whole subject of immigration is
discussed from the standpoint of indus
try. politics, labor and religion, and con-
tains some valuable suggestions as 10 tho
regulation of immigration I'm the future.
This is not q book designed for the gen
eraI reader. IL Is "a special topic. handled
with ease and skill. and meant to be use
ful % other specialists. lNcw York. The
Macmillan C0muluVl
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02
An Arduous Task.

This edition proved. however, 20 be
faulty, and was recalled by Clement VII,
who i'm 1892 issued a fresh edition. with
more than three thousand alterations
from that Of Sixtus, and which has since
been Che standard edition of the Roman
Church BY Papal decree every edition
Of the Nulgate must be assimilated to
this one; no word OF the text may be
altered, nor even variant readings printed
in the margin. The new reviscrS have
before them an ardUOus task. and 10 will
be interesting To know whether they will
merely endeavOr to get an accurate edi-
ton OF the Nulgate as translated 10y St.
jerome or will avail themselves of sources
of information not at St. Jerome's dis
posal. arising from the discovery of other
manuscripts and a fuller and more care
ful examination of all existing manu-
scripts the work of such men as kenni-
colt. De Rossi. Davidson. and others.
gathering together in available form an
the material from which light on the true
text can be obtained
one leading difference between the
Vulgate and Its English translation. the
DOuay. and the authorized and revised
versions used by Protestant churches, Is
the exclusion from the latter of the
Apocrypha as part Of the Sacred Canon.
The books so named are, however. of
minor Importance, and are often printed
with the Protestant Bible. The result of
the revisers' labors will be watched with
great interest, and all Bible students will
hope that their labors will throw fresh
light on the true text of the Inspired
Word. and will aid in bringing bome tc
ali the faith Unce delivered to the
saints
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02

As q practical result 0f Joaquin Millers
latest visit 20 Boston, Herbert p. Turner
and Company now issue in an attractive
form new and attractive poem entitled
Light" In his foreword Mr.. Miller saws,
My inspiration is and ever has been in
my dim and uncertain way, 20 be a sort
Of Columbus-or Cortez. And if per-
ish I PERISH"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02

Gerald Stanley Lees Lost Art of Read
ing has been reissued by Putnams in two
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02

40 matter how firm one thinks he is in
his literary judgments. none Of MS is 50
cocll-sure but that ne is glad 10 have his
views confirmed. There has been a lot
of discussion about Mr. Walter Raleigh s
Shakespeare. which is reviewed else
where in The Washington Herald to-day.
and by some critics il has been rather
severely handled. I am grateful. there
fore. when | hear Mr.. Andrew Lang, for
whose critical judgments the world has
learned 90 have profound respect. saying.
Important Is the book on Shakespeare ty Mr..
Raleigh of Nsgdaltn College professor ~ English
literature al oxford This work IS one Of the series
Of English Men of Letters Macmillan. but il shines
among the others like the moon among the stars.
Mr. Raleigh hss little % say about Sidney Lee
nothing about Miss Curelh nothing about the gifted
Bacon His theme is the poet ehake7Teare- the
poet rather than the man. though the man. too. l
most happily adHmhrated. on the evidence OF hl'
works and If tradition. The book Is a delightful
treatise ON poetry. with no Tryinrs about AIR ". H.
and mo- pedsntres about anything. The whole Is
daiiCu-lv aplIgcatYc.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-02

There is a young fellow. somewhat Of
an ass i'm London. who has attained a
little reputation as a minor poet, and
now feels like wading out into the deeps
Of criticism. His name is Alfred Noyes
and, in his recently published Dramatic
Opinions and Essays" he has felt called
upon sharply to rebuke Mr.. George
Bernard Shaw. Mr. Noyes. reviewing
Alr. ShaWs two volumes of plays from
"the seat of the mighty" declares that
these two volumes Of vUlgarism re-