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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
THE WISCONSIN cow IS QUEEN.

About twelve years ago it was w.
D. Hoard's proud boast in his addresses
at farmers conventions throughout the
country that the annual dairy products
had reached a total of $50, 600, 900.
Almost before we get to full realiza-
ton of what that means Mr.. Emery,
state dairy and food commissioner,
startles us with the statement that
$57, 900, 900 now represents the value of
the annual products of dairying in Wis
consin. First, in the number of
cheese factories; first, in the number of
creameries; first, in the combined num-
Der of cheese factories and creameries;
first in the total aggregate for butter
and its by-products, second, only to
the Empire state in the total aggregate
for cheese and its by-products; second;
only to the same state in the total ag-
gregate For all dairy products, includ-
ing by-products, with Iowa as third,
Illinois of fourth, Minnesota as fifth
and Pennsylvania as sixth, exceeding
the combined total aggregate of all
dairy products and by-products of
Iowa and Minnesota by more than ST.
900, 900 and of Illinois and Pennsylvania
by more than SIS, 900, OOO-such is the
rank of Wisconsin among the great
dairy states of the Union as shown by
the United States census of manufac-
turers for 1906" says Mr.. Emery.
After reviewing the above facts the
Madison Journal asks: ''Is it any
wonder we are proud people, or that
the the little financial earthquake of
the eastern cities do not disturb US.
The Chicago Inter-0eean wisely says
that the cow should be crowned Queen
of Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1907.
MUSINGS OF A PHILOSOPHER.

Ex-Governor w. D. Hoard, mus
ing" in his good paper, the jefferson
County Union, permits his memory to
wander back to the old days and to re-
fleet I2on the meager opportunities of
the youth of those days to explore the
realms of literature.
What contrast, he says, SIS pre-
sentenced to the man of seventy years
in the supply of reading afforded To-Day
and what was afforded sixty years ago.
At that date books were few and IL
braries scarce. A boy who was country
bred had access TO the little school dis
trict library which rarely consisted of
more than so volumes and for which an
annual tax of about So was raised.
The yearly school meeting voted who
should be the librarian. But meager
as was the supply of books, they con-
stituted the only window out of which
the child of those days could look upon
the world of history, literature and
philosophy. Some very profound and
momentous impressions, seen in the
after history of our country, were de-
rived from those humble school dis
trict libraries. Men who rose to emf
nence as statesmen, dated their first
intellectual awakening to the books of
those libraries. The scarcity of books
begot a passion for strong reading.
There were Dickens works. Plutarch' s
lives and Gibbons Incompatible history
of Rome, the reading of which fitted
the minds of boys and men to grapple
with the hard questions of human des-
tiny. There was but little OF the sugar
coated, slushY, naniby-pamby reading
such as of today. The dime novel was
unheard of. The school readers were
made up mostly of selections from the
old English classics and the patriotic
speeches of American statesmen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

From the United States census bu-
reau comes the information that in a
period extending only from 1887 to 1906
more then a million divorces have been
granted by the courts of this country.
The figures are astounding and must
compel the attention of sociologists. In
each case two persons are parties to
the proceeding so that in the score of
years more than two mill;or of men and
women have secured divorcelnent, a
number approximately equal to the
population of the great state of Wis
consin in 1900.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
cauaht.

A Clergyman recently. addressing
those who criticise others while they
themselves are open 10 criticism. told
this story: when was a hoy we had
n schoolmaster who had odd ways of
catching Idle boys, Says he one day;
Boys, must have closer attention to
books. The first one of you that sees
another boy Idle want you to inform
me and | will attend to the case All
thought l to myself, there's Joe Sim
mons. that don't like I'll watch him,
and If see him look Off his book I'll
tell on him.
ut was not long before saw Joe
look of his book. and Immediately
Informed the master Indeed. said
he. How did you know he was idleT
4 saw him. was the reply. You did
And were your eyes on your book
when you saw himT l was caught,
but | didn't watch for the boys again"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
(From the lHillsboro Isentry-Enterprise)


Wencel Plachetka. who resides about
five miles west of town, will erect a
cement residence on his farm next
spring.
The doctors who operated upon Geo.
Eastman of Valley, at Reedsburg,
found that he was suffering from a
cancer in the region of the stomach.
Gus Mitchell and Harry Blackburn
loaded their sugar beets into cars and
shipped them to the factory. Mr.. Mitch
ell had AZ tons and Mr.. blackburn 251
tons.
A number of ladies created surprise
on Mrs. G. D. Thompson, Monday after
noon, the date being her birthday. All
came with well filled baskets and an
enjoyable afternoon was spent.
Joe. Sebranek, Jr., who recently dis
posed of his farm near billy, has pur-
chased the Chas. Crops farm about two
miles west of the villege. The farm
consists of so acres and price paid was
$7,27
Elias Fox informs US that he was UNI
able to get any honey from his bees
this season. He has considerable over
one hundred swarms and they could not
gather honey sufficient to keep them
selves. He was obliged to feed his
bees over 1900 pounds of sugar to keep
them alive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
How to Weigh withops Scales.

To weigh without scales remember
that ten eggs weight one pound; soft
butter the size of an egg weighs one
ounce; one pint a sugar weighs twelve
ounces; one quart -four weighs one
pound; one pint brown sugar weighs
thirteen ounces; two teacups QeveD
graduated sugar weigh one pound;
two teacups (well heapedl A sugar
weigh one pound; two teacups soft but
ter weigh one pound: one pint liquid
weigh one pound; one pint che ped
meat weighs one pound
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

Hicks Cautions People TO Prepare for
Rough November

The first storm period for November
9Atccds from Oct. 81 to Nov. g. Cen
eral autumnal rains with touches of
Zig thing and thunder to the southwark
will occur at tiis time
A reactionarv storm period is central
on the 5, 6 and z. Storms are likely to
take on a decided boreal condition from
about the 5 tot. Rain will turn to sleet
and snow, generally, to the northward,
with rising barometer, change to cooler
and very stiff gales from the northwest.
A regular storm period extends from
the 10 to Is. Change to warmer, fall
ing barometer and cloudiness will APP
pear in western sections by the 10 and
IL, followed promptly by autumnal
storms but these storms will grow in
extent and intensity as they pass over
the country.
A reactionary storm period falls on
the Is, 10 and 20. This period will
bring falling barometer, with cores
promptly by eloudiness, rain and poss-
with rush down from the northwest
about the 10 to %.
A regular storm period covers %
to 26, being central on the %. During
this period look for marked depression
of the barometer, higher temperature
and more rain, turning to snow north
and west about the %, "a and %.
A reactionary storm period is central
on three days of the month. This per-
iod will reach its crisis on the 80.
Upon the whole November promises
to be an average month for all exposed
and out door interests. Much fair and
open weather will alternate with storm
periods. The rainfall will be light.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

Despite the fact that the population
of the state is increasing at rate of
about $1,000 annually, the attendance
of children IN the schools of the state
show no increase. From the reports
submitted 10 the state superintendent s
office for the past year it is evident
there has been no increase in the at
tendance over the year before. Ten
years ago the state of Wisconsin was
ranked eighth in list for hteracy by the
commissioner of education of the United
States government, now 1t ranks
twelfth. The number of people who
can not read or write, according to the
federal statistics, is rapidly increasing
in the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Preparina Eattsnina Food.

Where soft food is used extensively
for fattening purposes the food is heat
ed In large cast iron cook kettles hold
ing from 100 to $50 gallons. These
kettles are made specially for cooking
food for stock and are supplied by all
poultry supply and farm implement
houses. ! lot Of food cooked in one Of
these covered kettles will keep hot
from ten 10 twelve hours after the fire
under the kettle Is out.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Disease Amono Pigeons.

In reading about the diseases that
pigeon flesh is heir to, 1t is no wonder
that a good many people are deferred
from embarking In an enterprise where
such handicap is against them, Poul-
try Item truly observes They would.
however, think differently If they
could be assured that pigeons naturally
are most vigorous, hardy and strong
birds. And when common sense and
regular and intelligent management
are given them the question of disease
need be no stumbling block whatever.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
How 70 Make lcinu.

When making boiled icing for cake,
after beating the whites Of the eggs
and boiling the sugar and water 10
what you think is the proper consist.
ency. or until 1t forms a hair when
dropped from a spoon, pour the strip.
little by little. into the beaten whites
beating thoroughly. Then place the
stewpan back on the stove repeating
this process until all of the strip has
been used.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Western Land for Sale.

If interested in city property in a
new town, division point on the new
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul main
line in Montana, you will do well to
write me at once. lean also locate you
on good ranch or homestead claim
near here. This is Gods country, the
banner section of the west. Address,
L. d. Glenn, Harlowton Montana.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

Wisconsin railroads have recovered
from stage fright and are doing what
they should have done long ago-issued
thousand mile book at 500, and
2,0O0-mile book at $40, the latter in
Interchangeable. Both can be usei by
any person presenting the same.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

The United States, although the
youngest among nations, manufactures
more goods, sells more merchandise,
raises more produce, employs more
labor, pays more wages, gives more
comforts to its people, has more happy
and prosperous homes than any nation
on earth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

The firm of Hamilton & Favor has
this day been dissolved by mutual con-
cent. l.. u. Favor will continue the
business and assume all indebtedness
against said firm, and also collect all
accounts due.
Dated October %, 1907.
|. S. HAMILTON,
L. u. FAVOR
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
How to Make Strawberry Merinsue.

Cook one quart of Strawberries in a
cupful of water, wash well and strain
through coarse cheesecloth; add cup
ful of sugar and boil again until it is
almost ready to turn to jelly: then put
layer of bread in a bowl, pour on
the hot strip and serve ice cold with
sweetened whiptled cream.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

AT the home Of the brides PARENTS MIR. and
Mrs. Nelson j. Thayer, in the village of Ontario
October p, Mr. Jesse Dupee of Soldiers Grove
and Miss Ethel Thayer of Ontario. Il is was a
very nice home wedding numerous neirhbors and
friends participating. The bride was born in
Niroqua while her parents resided here She is q
granddaughter of MIR. and Mrs. John s. JENNIE.
of Cashton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

Since the enactment of the fire mar
shall law a number of arrests have been
made by the department on charge of
persons having burned their property
to secure insurance there. n. When the
law was enacted it was the belief that
its operation would decrease incendi-
aryism and arson. 1t looks now as if
the salutary work had commenced.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

Wonderful stories are toll of the
apple crop in the state of Washington
this season, especially of the yield in
the Spokane valley. 1t is said the
apple crop in that state will bring eight
or ten million of clear money.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
To The Public of Yirnnua.

Miss Anna Roman of Ironwood,
Michigan, has decided to open up
studio for voice culture in our city.
Miss Roman has many testimonials as
proof of her training and ability. Voice
testing free. Telephone 1888 rings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

All Alabama goes anti-saloon-a
wholesale, sweeping, prohibition victory.
Even Birmingham will be dry. In that
alone lilo lighthouses give way to other
occupants. 1t is mining and manu-
factu ring city, the Pittsburg of the
new south.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Whitewater Register:

Whitewater Register: When citi-
zen gets it into his head that the
Yankee Nation is soon to run upon the
rocks and be wiped from the map he
should hunt up specialist on indiges-
ton and place himself in his charge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

The largest piece of lumber ever cut
was brought to the United States from
British Columbia. /. was so feet long
and feet thick and weighed 20 tons
and contained 14,400 feet of lumber.
There was not knot in it and it is
equally as large at one end as the other.
1t is to be used on large dredge in
mines of PlacerYille. California.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

State Treasurer Dahl is having some
real experience with the operations of
the state civil service law. A member
of his official force orally resigned and
Mr. Dahl selected a clerk from the
eligible list. Now the party says he
did not resign and is defending his
rights in the courts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
WHAT OUR NErGHBoRs ARE DOING
Cuttings From the Press Of Surrounding
Towns.
(From the westby Times.l

H. o. Haugen of Mortified, adj
dressed about so farmers here in the
interest of the American Society of
Equity.
Miss Lisa Sougstad preached in the
Methodist church Tuesday evening to a
large audience.
Miss Gjerda Olson received a tele-
gram from her sister, Mrs. DR.. Muckay.
who is i'll with typhoid fever in st Paul
Miss Olson left for that city immedi-
ately.
Miss Cora Hagen entertained the
following Viroqua people at her nome
at Westby, Sunday: Misses Irene SUIT
tie, Marie Ovitz, Clara Olson, Grace
Arlington, Alma Nelson, Kathryn
Dennis, Milla Jefson; Aessrs Jerry Mel
son, Elmer Stuart, Robert fainter,
Harry Stuart and Lawrence Dickson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
A Good. but NenIeoted aresd.

The New England Poultry Journal
believes that the now neglected, though
once -eminendy popular Light
Brahma, when properly handled is one
of our most profitable breeds of fowls.
There are Il lot of folks who agree
with tha New England Poultry jour
mol
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
(From the Readatown Tribune.l

Walter johnson went to La Crosse
to enter the business university.
Charles Williams has taken the Job
of carrying mail on the star route from
Readstown to Boaz.
Ed. j. Anderson of Folsom will soon
open up jewelry store and repair
shop in Readstown.
We received a letter from Mrs. L.
E. Peekham from Grand Rapids, who
writes that they are nicely settled and
are now really farmers, They are en-
joying themselves very much.
Levi Eckhardt of Sylvan, shipped
from this station carload of stations
the aggregate value being $50, 600.
There were seventeen horses in the car,
among them a Shetland pony, and all
Were going to Kansas, to big ranch
owner. Mr.. Eckhardt and a company
of friends have invested in 2200 acre
ranch at $55, 600, the horses being figur-
ed in as part payment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
TOBACCO AVID STRAINED FINANCES.

The continuation of another week of
Indian summer weather has proven of
great aid in curing out the later shedded
portion of the tobacco crop. November
has been reached without any hard
freezes that reach the curing sheds.
The early harvested tobacco is entirely
cured out and even the later is quite
well cured down to the stems, removing
most of the fears of fat stems. The
week has also brought a little casing
weather that permits of an examination
of the hanging leaf and enables the
dealers to form better estimate of
the character of the crop.
We hear that few contracts for the
new crop have been placed recently at
from 10 to IO8 cents for bundle deliv-
cry, but the trading has not proceeded
far enough to be used as basis for f1x-
ing the market price.
1t is especially unfortunate to all
branches of the tobacco trade that the
recent financial disturbance should oe-
cur at this time of the year when ar
rangements are generally made for the
movement of stocks from the packers
to the manufactures hands, but also
for taking over last seasons crop from
growers. The stringency IN money
centers with the high rates of interest
demanded must act as great handicap
to trading. Manufactures will be up-
able to provide the capital necessary to
lay in their stock for the year, rs has
been their custom, but must go into the
market oftener and buy in smaller guam
titles than before, as their means will
warrant. Local packers who look each
year to unloading their holdings OF one
crop before investing in another must
therefore carry their investment longer
than usual and await the coming Of the
jobber and manufacturer. The large
operators, those who move the greater
share of the seasons crop are generally
large borrowers in the financial centers,
and these too must experience the same
difficulty in securing loaGs as everyone
else does when a stringency occurs.
The tendency, therefore, of an unsettled
business in New York will be toward
more conservative methods in the to-
bacco trade. From the present out
look there will not be much early buy
ing of last years crop in any of the
states, for the chief concern of the
people who generally move the crop y
now to dispose of their holdings of old
leaf and release some of the capital in
vested. -Edgerton Tobacco Reporter.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
New Warehouse Completed.

Williams new warehouse isnoW COM
pieted, and we offer for sale, corn,
middlings, bran, oil meal, potatoes
raised in sandy soil, chicken feed, salt.
flour, etc., all at lowest possible prices.
Give us call.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

Statesmen WANTED To look after
our interest in Vernon and adjacent
counties. Salary or commission. Adj
dress The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland,
Ohio.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

DIR. Adolph Gunderson, the eminent
La Crosse physician and surgeon, who
with his family, spent four months in
Norway, has returned to their La Crosse
home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Adler Oyercnafs.

Showing these coats means selling
them. They have no equal in fabric,
style, fit and comfort. Now ready for
your inspection. Prices from SIS. 90 to
$500 The Blue Front Store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
,-zzvyy-zsx.s- .ssssazE 1ssEsE5= SlE@zeazWs

Miss smith, see that the legislature
has passed law prohibiting the wo-
men from wearing stuffed birds or
feathers On their hats Aunt Maria
Ii amt fair. I've heard of how the
men In the cities wear swallewtailed
coats, and they never say a word
against it-Bohemisn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
MARRIED.

AT the residence of the brides parents Mr. and
Mrs Otto +. Hammer of Hillsboro, October go
MISS Mabel Hammer of Hillshoro. and Mr.. William
T. Russell of Rochelle. Illinois, Rev M j. Cam
eron officiating.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Wanted

Position WANTED By lady per-
fectly familiar with bookkeeping. Has
had several years experience in bank
ing. Address box 100, Boscobcl Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
Insertions Under this Head s CITE
per Line. No Ad. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

For SALE-14 spring pigs and 3 sows
with pigs, | yearling boar. All the
above are full blooded Poland China.
and The pedigree will be furnished buy
err. Call on S. &. Sandsmark, Ava
lanche, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06
No ases. Way to Feed.

There Is no best way to feed the DIFF
ferent breeds. Feed anything that will
produce results. Whole wheat. oats and
barley are good feeds fnr all varieties
OF poultry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

For SALE House and lot one-haIf
block from Main street Cheap if taken
at once. E. c. Truesdale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-11-06

For SALE-A snap 100 acre farm for
SALE. improved, $500. Ridge land.
Inquire at CENSOR office.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-28
Notice to Creditors.
Madison

The State of Nebraska. Madison
county, SIS.
In the matter of the estate of Fer
dinand Pasewalk, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons having claims and demands
against Ferdinand Pasewalk late of
said Madison county, deceased, that
the time fixed for filing claims against
said estate is six months from the
10th day of June, 1907. All such per-
sons are required to present their
claims with the vouchers to the coun-
ty judge of said county at his office
in the city of Madison, in said Madi-
son county, on or before the 18th day
of December, 1907, and that all claims
so filed will be heard before said Judge
on the 18th day of December, 1907, at
l o'clock p. m.
1t is further ordered that notice to
all persons interested in said estate
be given by publishing copy of this
order in the Norfolk Weekly News
Journal, weekly newspaper, printed,
published and circulating in said
county, for four consecutive weeks
prior to said day of hearing
Witness my hand and seal this 4th
day of June, A. D. 1907.
VIM. Bates,
County Judge.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-28
SOCIAL EVENTS Of WEEK.
THE SUMNER SEASON HAS NOT
MARRIED ACTIVITY.
WAS A WEEK OF MISCELLANY

There Was a Little OF This and Little
OF That, and All In All II Made a
Busy Week for Social Folk Of Nor.
folk.
The fact that summer has formally
been launched, according to the cal
endar, seems to have less effect than
usual upon social activities in Norfolk.
Perhaps the lateness of the season and
the continued cool weather up until
now has served as an agent In thus
prolonging things which are generally
given over to the cold months OF win
ter and which as a rule come to sud
den and abrupt end when the suns
rays get burning. The past week has
been one of miscellany in social way,
a little of this and little of that maxi
ing up the schedule. On the whole 1t
has been most delightful week.
though mostly an informal one, In
keeping with the season. A promi-
nent feature of the week was the Har-
per.Walker wedding.