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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
HONESTLY VERSUS SHARPNESS.

The New York Times says the great
seieeming trait in President Roosevelt
is that he is earnest and honest. =
Honesty of purpose whether in poll les,
business or religion, is great tn ng.
Then when it is coupled with earnest
ness, which means energy, it is still
greater.
Honesty is the greatest necessity OF
the times because it is the scarcest.
We have been building up American
society on the basis of smartness and
not honesty. Parents have educated
their children to worship smartness;
teachers in the schools have failed to
inculcate the lessons of honesty; society
has worshipped ability and despised
plain, simple honesty; the churches have
run after rich and dishonest men; have
driven the plain spoken fearless preach
er from the pulpit; politicians have
organized parties, and carried on legis
lation in the interest of deception and
smart trickery, until it has become
maxim that there is no show for the
honest politician. All this has hap
I,,ned and now we reap the harvest of
dishonest smartness.
There oughts to be Right About
Face" in American society today. 1t
ought TO commence in the homes and
schools. We have been talking about
the value of teaching temperance and
religion and patriotism and what is not
in our schools.
Clergymen, both Catholic and Pro-
testant, are filing their mouths with
words about the value of teaching re-
ligion, and the prisons are filing up
with men who are long on church re-
ligion and short on common honesty.
Honesty is the backbone of human
character, from the President down to
the ditch digger. The man who does
not do h. work honestly is twin brother
to the thief. Everywhere men are
complaining of dishonesty in high and
low places. How has it crept into
these places? Because it was not built
up in the hearts afi minds of the pre-
sent generation by parents and teachers
that honesty, Surrey honesty is the very
mortar of society. Wealth, schools,
churches, yea, all the froth and glitter
of this false civilization is as but the
blare of a trumpet without honesty of
character and sincerity of purpose.
No wonder President Roosevelt has
made stir in the world trying to en-
force the doctrine of the s'square deal. -
No President before him, since the days
of Lincoln. has had the courage to do
so strange a thing and it astonishes
people. Governor Hoard in Jefferson
County Union.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Governor Hoard says in his paper:
after all the furry among the banks
the real business of the country is GO
ing on just above as ever. That should
teach US lesson. We ought to have
very severe laws against such dishonest,
wilful speculation in stocks and bonds
Such spectators have no right to en-
danger and disturb the honest legitimate
business of the people. The whole pur-
pose and spirit of Wall street is to
gamble and cheat. 1t would be good
thing for the country if Wall street was
cleaned out root and branch,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Congress convened in regular session
on Monday and viii doubtless continue
into June. The presidents message
was sent to the two houses on Tuesday.
The House organized by election of old
officers. 1t is gratifying to his old
neighbors to read that Col. Henry Cas-
son was reelected to the responsible
and honorable station of sergeant-at-
arms of the House without opposition.
Col. Casson has made an efficient officer
ard is very popular with members of
congress, as wen as the public
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Aside from the capitol at Washington
the most costly building the govern
ment has ever erected is the New York
postoffice. The first cost of construc-
ton was So, 549, 900, and the site brought
it up to 100000 Since then more
than another million has been 1,,ent on
additions, maintenance, and repairs, so
that the total cost to date has been
over $40, 100000. The highest price the
government ever paid for building
site was for the new custom house in
New York. 1t cost So, 244, 900 and was
as not high at that.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
OLIVER G. MUNsoN, EdliOr and Proprietor.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 4, 1907.
WISCONSIN BANKS in GOOD CONDITION.

State Bank Examiner Bergh has found
the 429 state banks of Wisconsin in a
very strong condition. Amount OF mon
ey withdra VIZ by depositors since Aug
ust % was surprisingly small. only ST.,
ACT, TT out of a total of sos, OH, 6l2
deposited IN all the state and savings
banks of Wisconsin. Only 1.S per cent
of all deposits were withdrawn and
some of these reductions occurred for
other reasons than fear on the part of
depositors. While deposits were being
slightly reduced the cash reserves were
increased 1908, 252.
Since the national banks of Wiseon-
sin are probably as strong as state banks
there is no reason why all Wisconsin
banks should not begin to pay out cash
unrestrictedly. In fact many of the
state banks havepsid out time deposits
freely without exacting the legal notice
of withdrawal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

The short course in agriculture at the
University college of agriculture opens
December Z, and the present registra-
ton indicates that the entering class
will be the largest in the history of the
college. Applications for admission
have been received not only from nearly
every county of the state, but also from
Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois. New York,
Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio. and
from Canada, Mexico, and the West
Indies. Many mature men are planning
to take the course; one mas just regis
tered who is so years of age, and an
other 81, who came from Georgia last
year for the work, is returning for the
second years work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

State Game Warden Stone states that
more than 5000 deer were killed in the
woods of Wisconsin during the open
season, which closed Saturday night
One of the significant features of the
season of 1907 was the fact that there
We're fewer deer transported outside of
Wisconsin. The last Legislature cut
down the allowance Of nonresident
hunters from two deer to one for each
licensed hunter. and while nearly rs
mary non-resisdents came here to hunt,
they did not take home with them near
ly 50 many specimens of the big
game" And there was not so much
destruction of human life in the woods
this season about ten killed md twice
that number manned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

sound digestion. That is why my med
icine Is selling at such a tremendous
rate. | have convinced many thou
sands of people that these things are
SO, and the number is growing by
leaps and bounds"
Among more recent converts to Mr..
Cooper's beliefs is Mr.. Edgar <. Linds,
living at 6 Tappan Street, Everett,
Mass. Mr.. Kinds has this to say on
the subject:
Il have suffered with stomach
trouble for eight years. Twas not sick
enough to be in bed, but just felt bad
all the time. My greatest trouble was
that | always felt tired, would get up
in the morning feeling as tired as
when | went to bed.
II had . very irregular appetite, and
was troubled with dizzy spells. If
stood for any length of time. / would
have dull pain in the lower part of
my back. was nervous and felt all
the time as though something terrible
was going tc happen. tried many
kinds of medicine, but nothing ever
helped me.
81 mad about given up ali hope o.
ever being in good health again. when
heard so much of Cooper and de-
cided to try his medicine. took one
bottle of his New Discovery and was
greatly surprised at the result ]
gained IL pounds in a few weeks, |
can now eat anything I wish. and feel
like q new man. cheerfully recon-
mend this medicine to all sufferers
from stomach trouble
It is worth anyone's time, who Is not
enjoying good health. to learn Of Mr..
Cooper's wonderful preparaticni We
are selling them in large quaatitie-
IL T. Davis,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
Roosevelt is the great ENIGMA. '

Roosevelt is the great enigma. VIII
he or won't heP One clear word would
settle it either way, but that word re-
mains unspoken. The president has a
habit of thinking imperially, and maybe
he belives in the old Roman motto, Di-
vide ct impera, which being freely
translated to suit modern conditions
means, Distribute the republican votes
among number of candidates and then
accept nomination for third term to
unite the party. Maybe, maybe not,
but the silence of man given to much
speech on subjects of infinite variety is
suspicious. Elk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
Yours to please
First publication November 20. 1907 q.

Notice OF application for letters Of adm 'nistration
VEREoN COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE
Sta -s of Wisconsin, county Of Vernon IS.
In the matter Of tlp estate Of Thonas Britt,
deceased.
On this lSth day Of November A D }.s7 Gpon
reading and Gang the petition cf Russell
Hrits a son Of the deceased stating nat Thcn'As
Brit. late. Of the county Of Yefne.s, died m
tssstate. on or about the lst 0ay November,
ls03 and praying that Russell Bot appointed
administrator, OF the estate Of said eseeesskd
u is ordered, that said epriicatioa + heard 81
fore me. ~ the probate office va there's IL vfra-
10 O'clock a m
And il IS further aNlened ti,@t note = the tire
and place appointed fer hearing a4d spplica..sn
oc given 60 all persons interested - hi hiYia a
cops Of this order for three weeks assiyely IN
the NgENoN COUNTY CENSOR Dewa ;aT rrint-
Ell in sasit coUBtN. previous To the TN. APPOINTED
for said hearing
BY the Ccait, d. O. &AHoNEy Cour Jadgs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Report comes from the government
that section of the west Mississippi
channel near La Crosse is to be closed
and used as a reservation for cams.
This location is on the Minnesota side
of the river 1t is said that the fish
commission of that state has consented
to the use of the CHANNEL for the pur-
pose designated. The object of the
movement is to make study of the
clam.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
First publication November IS. 1907 "A.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Order limiting time. and notice
VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PRoBAT

VERNON COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE
State of Wisconsin, County of Vernon
In the matter Of the estate of Knute Tjostoson,
deceased.
On the application of Neri Olson administra-
tor of the estate of Knute Tjostoson late
of Vernon county, deceased. one having
required the appointment of commissioners on
said estate
1t is ordered. that all creditors are required to
present their claims and demands against the said
state of Knute Tjestoson deceased, for eX-
q al nation and allowance. on before the first
Tuesday of June A. d. 1908, which time is
hereby allowed and limited for that purpose.
IT Is further ordered, that all claims and de-
manSs .. all persons against the said estate of
Knute Tjostolson deceased. win be received, ex-
amined and adjusted before this court, at its
court in the court house. in the City of Vro-
qua, in said county. at a regular term thereof.
appointed to be held on the first Tuesday of
June. 1905 and all creditors are hereby notified
thereof;
1t is further ordered. that notice Of the time and
place at which said claims and demands will be
received. examined and adjusted as aforesaid. ard
of the time hereby limited for creditors to present
their claims, be given by publishing copy of this
order and notice for four weeks successfully, once
in each week. in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR. a
newspaper published in the city of Viroqua in
said county; the first publication TO be within ter
days from the date hereof
Dated this 18th day of November 1907.
BY the Court y. o. MAHoNEY, County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

A Minneapolis doctor has figured out
that 70 per cent of the men drink in
toxicating liquors. and as many as IS
per cent of the women do the same.
The percentage given the women who
drink is almost alarming. Sixty-five
women out of each one hundred know
and use the cup. The doctor says that
80 per cent of the adults males drink
to excess, and z per cent are incurables.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

The scarcity of currency which is
causing hard times in nearly every part
of the nation is brought about by the
boarding of money. If the money ac-
cumulated by the weather. class was
placed in banks instead of in the toe of
the stocking the stringercy in the
money market would cease and failures
and closing of factories be almost I'M
known A dollar in circulation is worth
five in vault.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

1t is in the public prints that Con-
gresham Hobson of Alabama, of
Merrimac fame, win introduce bill in
congress at the present session, PEN
sioning all ConfeG ,rate soldiers. Who
believes that win work in these days?
The CENSOR does not.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
WHAT OUR Ns.GHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press of Surrounding
Towns.
CFrom the Viola Intelligencer.l

Magaret Evans, daughter of Rev.
John E. Evans, formerly of Viola has
been taken TO a La Crosse hospital to be
operated ON for appendicitis.
A crew of men have been at work re-
building the stock yard pens and have
placed two carloads of einders in the
pens. The pens were very badly out of
repair.
Alden Beals was killed in row at a
darce at Yellow river near Prairie du
Clleni in a quarrel over jug of whiskey.
Joseph Evans is under $1,000 bond for
killing him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

The twomonths old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Toilet Forum died and was laid to
rest in the Folsom cemetery.
At regular meeting of the village
board L. w. Swain rendered his resig-
nation as trustee, which was accepted
M. V. Frazier was elected to fill the
unexpired term.
Fin Dyer received letter from A.
d. Grouse, the man from Viola whom
he accidentlly shot in the legs while
hunting near L. lysmith and WHO'S now
in La Crosse hospital. The letter
states that Grouse is getting along much
better than was at first expected.
In the transfer to Viroqua of C. w.
POWELL Readstown loses one of its most
highly esteemed and respected families.
We regret that they have decided TO
leave our village, but we earnestly wish
them a life of satisfaction and content
ment until the time shall come when
we will welcome them back to Reads
town.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Notice Of application for proof Of will
VERNON COUNTY CoURT-IN PROBATE
State Of Wisconsin. County Of Vernon
Ii the matter Of the last will and testament of
Ole SteenersOn. deceased.
Whereas. n Instrument. In writing purportng
to be the last wil and testament If Ole Stee 4ersan
deceased. late Of toxin II viToqaa, Vernon count
Wis, has hcen fi'od in this Uiiices
And Whereas application has been made hF
Juline Stevenson Eorhy. praying that the sais.
be proven ard admitted to probate according to
the laws Of tits state. and that letters testamer
try be granted therss1n According TO law
Il is orteTed. that said application be beard b :
fore this court. az Il regnlsr term thereof. 10 be
held az TIE probate office. ID he city Of Nirogua
Vernon county, Is. en- the 9Th day Of ganuaf9
A. D 1905 AT ~ echoes q. m.
And It IS farther ordercd. that notice AZ tn
time end place appointed fer airing said appli-
catiou be given 20 al persons interested. by pub
lishlap ropy ~ this oYyer for three weeks sue
cessively. "a the VERNON COUNTY CENsoR,
newspaper printed and ruhisaea IN said eoUnts
previuNs 10 sa6 hearing,
Dated. Yaoqua. Ms November &c. 1877.
IS tha q ava. b @ AsHoSAy County Juage
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

J. j. Marshall, Harve Seely, Chas.
Seely and Elmer Sine returned from
the northern woods, each bringing a
couple of fine deer.
Indirectly news come from ST. Paul
that Laird Jordon, who has been city
collector for the Chicago and Great
Western railroad, has been promoted to
the position of assistant cashier at an
increase in salary.
Emery Jordan and wife spent portion
of last week with the formers brother.
They are employed at the Racine coun-
ty asylum, and have under their charge
over seventy of the unfortunates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

There is considerable difference of
opinion on the Presidents act in omit
ing the.words, In God we trust, from
the new coinage. All we can say is
that when there is so much worship of
the dollar, it seems a pity not to let the
dollar worship the Almighty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN AP-
~ pllcation has been male 60 the iAard of Sup
ervisoFs of Vernon county Wisconsin. 90 alter a
highway IN the town of Franklin, the same being a
county road a. follows:
Commencing ~ q point IN center 81 highway
about ten tl0) rods south OF the south line OF the
NJ T.. Of N. h. section seventeen tiTl. town twelve
east about forty t40l rods ntefsect sac HE h
way, again running at a variation about eight
go rods west Of present highway.
We. the undersigned committee duly appointed
by the county board OF supervisors 81 Nerncn
county. Wisconsin, Will meet ~ the home 81 l. n.
Iovrud in the town of Franklin. ernOn county.
Wisconsin,, on Friday. the 10Th day 81 December.
A. D. 1891 at I! O'Clock a. m, SAID GAY. 10 view
and decide upon SAD prpposed alterations.
q. T. tnRFNEN.
TltoS STEygNs. COMMITTEES.
CHAS. 0. SMITH.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

On account of currency stringency
and falling off in prices of minerals,
nearly all the zinc and lead mines of
southern Wisconsin have closed down.
At present prices there is no profit in
operating the plants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Good News the Chariot is Coming"
"0ld Black joe, Swing Low Sweet
Chariot, and all those favorite Plantation
Melodies that brings the air of the
Land of Cotton to the North will be
December 9Th. Admission, Is, Sand 35c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

General Alexander Hughes, a mem
Der of Company B, Seventh Wisconsin
regiment, pasled away at his Minnesota
home on recent date. He was well
known to Wisconsin soldiers. For
many years he has lived in the west,
serving as attorney general for South
Dakota.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

The jamestown Exposition closed its
gates on Saturday last, a hopeless bank
rupt There is no question that the
government win lose the entire mil
lions loaned the association, and it is
stated that determined lobby win be
IN hand to persuade congress to make
good the deficit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
(Fro.a d. c:s.-.!!lton Recordl

Nancy Squires received from broth
er IA Iowa, a box containing five fine
carrier pigeons. On Saturday he turn
ed one loose, but we have not learned
the result.
The rails for the Newry siding have
been unloaded there and everything is in
readiness for the section hands to put in
the track. 1t is not known where oper-
ations will begin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Kennedy S g,axatiye Coazh Syrup
causes a FREQ yet gentle actioa Of the
bowels through which the colo Is forced
out Of the system Children Ike II.
Contains no opistes nor narcotics Sold
by o. +. Davis ana Il. J. Jchrzon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

The 1907 foot ball season ended Off
cially on Saturday. The total number
of players killed is fourteen, those
seriously injured 81. Manly, sport!
Vae
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

After many tribulations Sparta has
been favored with free delivery of mail
in that city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Fur coats. fur lined coats. plush
liuei coats. See them at The Bgue
Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

(From the Readstown Tribune.l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Buy your storm sash of Thayer's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
PRoRATE NOTICE
Notice Of application for proof Of viii

First publication November %. 1eo7-s.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

esa 70 one q Go or ps & Esruso G1E 40
long, size 80 For quick sale DAJsUU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Ladies' fine broadcloth, half fitting back. Gibson
effects. fancy braid trimmed, pearl fpAn or
satin linng-in blues and reds only MIX ~
were S24.50, now cut down to = GkOsAU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Ladies' loose fitting garments, dyed dsa/ M
Nutra collar, wool squirrel lining. MIN III
Was bargain at $40, now DAUsAU
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
Our Long Furs at One-third Reduction

Ladies' so in. black Kersey coat, n 4 40
trimmed with fancy black BRAID was M U&
a bargain at Sc. so, now. ............ spfs ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04
THE CORNER DRY GOODS STORE

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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Misses Astrakhan coat, black velvet q A 90
lar Sc. 90 value, now ............... sUHs ~
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-12-04

Child's Astrakhan coat, trimmed (eN TO
with crushed plush, satin lined TX
regular So. so seller at ..... sUAaHO
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-11
THE RELIGION OF NIPPON.
Why Japanese Consider Themselves In
tellectual superiors of Americans.

FukuEawa said: Religion is like tea;
it serves a social end, nothing more"
"At the Noppin Club in Toxic | had the
opportunity" says Harold Bolce in AppleA
tons Magazine, "of talking at length
with a native author of many books. and
I asked him to tell me frankly wherein
the Japanese considered themselves more
advanced intellectually than America. He
regarded the subject very seriously. j
+" One fact is sufficient to prove that the
Japanese have taken higher ground than
any other people, said he. Agncsticisui,
which Is the only logical attitude for a
modern man to assume toward the mys-
terry Of birth and life and death, Is a
point of view reached in the United States
only by the most advanced professors in
your universities; whereas in Japan it
is the thought of the masses. Moreover,
your Christian p~ropagandists in America
are SO unalert to the philosophical prog
ress of Japan as a nation that m-issionarics
cles and mythology mass OF doctrine,
in the form of Hebrew fables and fradi-
lions. which would never make the slight-
est appeal to the scientific japanese
mind, and which, In fact. the best think
ers in your own universities re~pudiate.
sIt should be stated that the japanese
analysts and rejection OF many .eacnlhss
held sacred by Western nations Is not ir-
reverent. These Oriental r~ationallsts. as
calmly set aside the record that the sun
stopped in mid-heaven at the request Of
a Hebrew general, or that the shaduGw IT
fhe SIM al the bidding OF Isaiah went
hack ten degrees on the dial of Ahaz, as
the Christian world labels as impossible
myths the prodigies OF the Greek gods.
i~Tha facts that Sunday Is officially a
dav Of rest in Japan and that church and
state nave been practically separated,
have given the missionaries undue cause
for eiation. 1t Is true, too, that the
Young Mems Christian Association has
found favor in Japan, c-onspicuously be-
cause of its social service to the soldiers
during the recent war with Russia. Ills
Interesting and Characteristic, however,
that side by side with this Western or
ganization Is developing the Young Mems
buddhist Association Of Japan. This lat
ter organization includes everything that
is taught 10 the Young Mems Christian
Association, and, In addition thereto,
familiarizes its member With the hyzientc
ideals of Buddhism, and conducts sum-
mer schools