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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
PosrMAsrERs UNDER crvn srRvIcE

All fourth class postr asters in the
states east of the Nissippi river and
north of the Ohio river have peen placed
in the classified service by an execu-
tive order of the president. Hereafter
all the appointees to fourth class post
masterships in those states must under
20 civil service examination. Post
masters now holding office will not need
to take the examination. This applies
to Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont,
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Connecti-
cut, New York, New Jersey, Penasyl-
vapia, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan.
More than $1,000 fourth class post
masters are affected by the order dis
tributed by states as follows; Maine.
1893; New Hampshire. 413; Vermont,
1885, Massaehus 4tts, $50; Rhode Island,
100; Connecticut, 2s7; New York, 2,30l,
New Jersey, 536; Pennsylvania, 3, 388;
Ohio, 1893; Indiana, 1854. Illinois, L.
COS; Wisconsin, 1,00s, and Michigan
1894.
There are thirteen fourth class post
Offices in Vernon county located as fol-
lows: Valley, Oily, Mt. Tabor, On
tario. Rockton, Readstown, De Soto,
West Prairie, Victory, Genoa, Stod-
dard, Chaseburg, Coon Valley. Those
that come under the presidential CLASH
fcation are Viroqua, Westby, LA Fargo
and Hillsboro.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
NO REASON FOR DOUBT
A Statement of Facts Backed BY d
Strong Guarantee

We guarantee immediate relief and
a positive cure to all sufferers from
constipation. In every case where we
fail to effect cure, we will supply the
MEDICINE free. That's a frank state
ment Of facts, and we want you to
substantiate them at our risk.
Rexall orderlies are gentle, effec-
tive, dependable and safe bowel regu-
Iator, strengthened and tonic. They re-
establish natures functions in a quiet,
easy way They do not cause any in
convenience, gripping or nausea. They
are so pleasant to take and work so
easily that they may be taken by any
one at any time. They thoroughly
tone up the whole system to healthy
activity. They have most beneficial
effect upon the liver.
Rexall 0rderlies are indispensable
and ideal for the use of children, old
folks and delicate persons. We can
not TOO highly recommend them to all
sufferers from any form of constipa-
ton and its attendant evils. That's
why we back our faith in them with
our promise Of money back if they do
not give entire satisfaction. Two sizes,
25c and 10c. A. J. Johnson, Druggist,
Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
Rural Carriers and Roads.

It IS only right that the postal al
thorities demand good roads over
which the rural routes have to travel,
The people owe II to themselves to
build the roads anyway, says the Boil
var Herald II a farmer would fig
ure the time saved to him by having
the mail brought to his door he could
well afford to build and maintain a
good gavel road over ev3ry mile of
the route did you ever stop 10 cal
lculate how much you save in tim and
money each year by tde rural routes
Besides these. think Of the convenience
and satisfaction derived from them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE

also fine location for a feed mill and
shop. This land is 81 miles
west of Viroqua at Benefits Corners,
the junction Of the main western roads
leading to Viroqua. This corner being
in the center of fine dairying country
makes it en- ideal location for milling
and blacksmithing. This farm is gong
to be sold and can be had in so acre
tracts or a half section all together
Inquire or call on G.. w. ALLEN, at
Benefits Corners, R. F. d. No 9.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

l.. w. Wood, state rural inspector,
has resigned his position to enter the
campaign for election as state superin-
tendent. The vacant place will be
flied by civil service test to be held
December 10. The position pays ST.
$50 per year and travelling expenses.
Examination will be held at the same
time for the following places: Assist
ant physician IN penal and charitable
institutions as vacancies occur. Salary
S75 a month and maintenance. Open
to both men women: primary teacher
in the home for the feeble min led.
One position is now vacant. The sal
airy is $50 a month and maintenance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

The patriotic order of the Grand
Army Of the Republic has begun an
active campaign to bring into its ranks
every one of the veterans of the civil
war. and thus unite the boys in blue
into a solid body which win face the
approach OF death unhineh ingly. The
Grand Army has had glorious record
and it is one which any man can be
proud of belonging to. It's command
ers have been the great soldiers of the
nation, men Of high capacity and ster-
ling honor, and the membership has al
ways given special recognition to per-
sonal merit and bravery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
Tag Notice for City of Virouua

Notice is hereby given that the tax
roll for the city of Virogua is in my
hands for collection, and that / will be
ready to receive said taxes from De-
cember s, 1908, at my Office at Hotel
Fortney. y taxes must be paid prior
to January 31st, 1909. Collection fee
of one per cent will be charged until
January 81, 1909, and three per cent
thereafter. AMUND BELLAND,
City Treasurer.
Dated December l, 1908.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Over 100000 human beings in Great
Britain are enduring hardships and
want through unemployment. The Cen
eral Federation of Trades Unions has
advised all union men to refuse to work
overtime, reports Consul eneral
Wynre, London. The federation urges
the employment of surplus labor by ma
tional and municipal work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
The sweetest of all sounds is praise.


Leo F. Zelinski, of 68 Gibson ST.,
Buffalo, N. Y, says: II cured the
most annoying cold sore l ever had,
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. / ap-
piled this salve once day for two days
when every trace of the sore was gone. !"
Heals all sores. Sold under guarantee
at A. j. Johnson's drug store. 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE-8O acre farm, 35 acres
under cultivation. Soil black sandy
loan, well adapted for tobacco. 1mile
to school, miles north from Augusta,
20 miles south of Eau Claire Price
S25000O, cash payment $4,000, balance
on easy. terms to suit buyer. Must be
sold. A good bargain for the right
party. Robinson & Rowland, Chippe-
va, Falls, Wis. 49-3t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Governor Davidson has issued a pro-
clamation declaring against the ship
ping of cattle from the states Of Michi-
gan, New York, Pennsylvania and
-darylead into Wisconsin for the rea-
son that there exists among the live
stock of the states mentioned a con-
tagious disease known as foot and
mouth disease.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

One hundred thousand pounds of fish
were taken out of the Mississippi near
Prairie du Chen at single haul by the
Gremore brothers. A net 5000 feet
long was used The fish, many of
which weighed 25 pounds and upwards,
had been imprisoned in temporary
lake formed out of the sloughs by the
rapid falling of the river. 1t required
two days to sort out the catch. A large
number were found to belong to a
species which are not now marketable.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
Want AID. COLUMN
Insertions Under this Head 5 Crs
per Line. No AID. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale

FoRSALE-Pure bred Berkshire swine.
20 large young sows, March and April
farrow; 8 two-year-old sows; bears,
April and May farrow; 2 yearling
boars. Can furnish pairs not related.
Will breed sows to herd boar if ordered
soon. The above are all extra quality
and the best of breeding. Call and see
them or write for description and prices
to w. w. Powell, Victory, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE-Cheap, $50 acres, about
80 acres cleared; two dwelling houses;
two stables; granery, two stories, lex
26; wagon shed 1926; stables 8x26, all
three under one roof; tobacco shed 26x
go; two cisterns; hen house 8x36. En-
quire of Butt c Butt, Viroqua, or NC.
Weeden, La Fargo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Circumstances are beyond the con-
tr of man. but his conduct is in lis
own power.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For RENT-An all improved farm of
$50 acres, seventy-six miles west of
Minneapolis and eight miles south of
Atwater, Minnesota. Good buildings,
well etc. Soil No. /. Will lease to
right party for term of years. Ad-
dress j. E. Nelson, Viroqua, Wis, or
inquire of Wig & Omundson, Viroqua,
Wis. 49-4t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE-Number of male Chester
White pigs, eligible to registration.
For particulars inquire of j. A. Doerr,
Route 8, Viroqua. 49-4t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

In after years man sits down and
tries to figure out why married life is
so different from what he thought it
would be.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE OR RENT House and two
acre lot on South Main street. Apply
to L. c. jacobson. 50-tf.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Mrs. c. M. happening has started
suit for $40 600 against the Ringing
Bros. circus company for injuries re
ceived when a tornado swept over the
big tent at Aurora, Illinois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

1t is as hard to find a man without
guilt as fish without backbon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Money to loan on real estate Sc
curity. Inquire of c. H. Minshall.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

A mad dog passed through Stoddard
village. Some of the boys started in
pursuit. Latest reports say the dog
was shot by Chas. Steiner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE-Five acres of land in
Chasetown, good house and barn. For
particulars inquire of Kunt Moseng.
49-2t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

An express engine consumes on an
average ten gallons os water per mile.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE Edison Standard phono-
graph, good as new, big horn and Is
records, for $500. L. C. Jacobson.
50-1t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

The state railroad rate commission
has rendered its decision in the con-
tention between the village of Cashton
and electric light company of that place,
placing the value of the property at
$3, 100, which the village must pay if
it acquires the plant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

DIR. Chase, dentist, office in Nat
ional BAN building. Phone 80.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Joseph Ruth, defaltiDj cashier of the
Bank of Whitehall, wa sentenced to
five years in states prison by Judge
Fruit in lie Crosse circuit court. The
cashier was charged with classifying his
books and empezzliEg eight thousand
dollars of bank funds. The day before
this another cashier of Dane county
was given like term in Waupun for a
similar offense.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

For SALE-Farm of 10 acres, 100
under cultivation, good house, barn,
granary and well. Liberal terms to
responsible party. For particular adj
dress Clous Peterson, Route a, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
For Rent

For RENT House to rent. Inquire
of VIM. Webb.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
Wanted

WANTED-To exchange 100 acres I'M
land for city property. A. T.
Forum, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Wanted any kind of clover seed.
Highest price paid. Phone 1913. H. D.
Williams & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Soup made of fried wasp is a Chinese
delicacy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Sparta business interests have sci
upon a new feature to draw trade to
that city. Merchants combine to start
the project in the hope of bettering
commercial conditions there. They
hold sale days at stated time, Offering
special inducements. 1t is a plar
that should work we'll and bring re-
suits. There ought to be some plan
devised to awaken interests in Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

La Fargo people inaugurated a series
of revival meetings last night to con-
tinue indefinitely. Evangelist Walter
French Scott is in charge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09
ROUND AND ABOUT US

Westby citizens and business organi-
cation, among other things attempted
for betterment of their town, are urging
upon the st. Paul railroad the building
of new depot. And they ought not
to desist till they have accomplished
their purpose The town is entitled to
more commodious and imposing sta
ton house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

We thoroughly sincere in our belief and have
nothing shake it, that every basis for comparison shows
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-09

Hand Painted Plates, Cups and
Saucers; Berry Dishes and Sets.
Salt and Pepper Shakes. Sugar
and Creamers. Candle Sticks, Bon
Bon BOWS, Vases, Chop Plates.
Salad Bowls. Baby Plates, Crack
or and Tobacco Jars, In fact.
we have every thing in this line
that is useful and at prices that
fit every pOcketbook,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18

600 now living, in the whole United
States. Hundreds of men went
into the army from Grant county
during the four years from 1861 to
1865 A number of them bore
commissions when they went into
the field and many more were pro-
NOTED during their terms of service.
Today, SO far AS the Herald has
learned there are only five men
surviving IN the whole county who
bore commissions during any part
of those years. They are Col. j. Ct.
Clark, Capt. w. r. Bushnell and
Capt. G. II. Baxter, all of Lancaster,
and Capt. Vaughan and Capt. W.
81. Beebe, of Platteville. There
may be few others, of whom we
have not been able to learn. The
word comes from Washington that a
petition of officers from Wisconsin is
much needed to enable those in
charge of the bill to complete the
classification.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Winter Flowing.
same can

Because of the fact that the teams
are in good condition, and for the fur
Their reason that they are apt to be idle
at this season unless thus engaged, it
is a good plan to pillow the corn ground
soon provided it is land that will not
run together. | know there are Objec-
lions to early blowing some plant food
will be leached out, some may be car
ried away by the winds-but, taking
all things into consideration, | think
the preponderance of evidence is in
favor of early blowing on many soils.
There will be fewer worms, the soil
will hold moisture better by being
more thoroughly pulverized and the
corn will start better, both on account
of the moisture and the fact that the
freezing and thawing during the win
ter have made available so much plant
food If the land is steep, early plOw-
ing will make it wash worse and con-
sequently should not be practiced.-
w. d. linn in National Stockman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
"HoW TO WRITE AN ADw

Some merchants and some bust
ness men in all lines-are not at all
sure that they know "how TO write
an adj"
So much nonsense is written on
the subject of advertising much
mist is thrown around it-that a
plain business man may be excused
for coming to think that he must
necessarily be bungler as an ad-
writer.
Now it happens that some of the
best ads. in the world are written
by business men who would lay no
claim whatever to literary talents,
or 10 the ability TO write" These
successful merchants can write. !"
although few people stop to con-
slider it. Through their ability to
write they lift up their business
ventures to the plane of material
successes. They know the trade
OF authorship" we'll enough TO lit
stores up on the points Of their pens.
This literary ability comes from
the simple fact that such men are
tremendously, intimately, absorbed
~, interested, in the things they
write about And in writing about
then store they say things that in
terest themselves-they write ex-
-actly as they would talk to you if
they had your interested personal
attention, and were trying TO make
of you a new friend for the store OF
the venture.
And that is about all there is to
how to write an ad"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Another De Witt For Princeton.

Eastern college men who saw IL
work of Wallace De Witt, fullback f,
the Spokane high school team, char
pions of the northwest during the Sc
son just closed, predict that when |
enters Princeton next fall he wi
prove a worthy successor to his cOu
in, John r. De Witt, who won Il
game for Princeton against Yale
1903.
Wallace De Witt is eighteen yea
old, weighs Ill pounds and stanC
within fraction of six feet. He W;
good for one goal from the field
each of the two championship game
in which the Spokane team compete
and he showed himself a strong lii
bucker and capable in defensive an
all round play. He kicked from two /
four goals in other games.
De Witt is a native of Brooklyn. 7
Y, where he was graduated from N,
80 public school, going from there {
the Spokane high school. He will b
graduated next June and prepare t
enter Princeton next fall
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
HINTS FOR FARMERS
Cause Of Poor Milk.

The Swiss have come about IS near
ly reducing the dairy business to sci
ence as any people on earth. 1t is said
that they are very particular to pre-
serve their milk SO that it is kept from
Objectionable OdorS and f1avors DR..
Gerber, a well known Swiss scientist
and chemist, has issued the following
list of causes of poor milk for the in
formation of his cOuntrymen. The list
is certainly very interesting to every
dairyman in this country:
Poor, decayed fodder or irrational
methods of feeding.
Poor and dirty water used as drink
ing water or for washing the utensils.
Foul air in COW stables or the cows
lying in their own dung.
Lack of cleanliness in milking or ma
nure particles adhering to the udder.
Keeping the milk long in too warm,
poorly ventilated places.
Neglecting to cool the milk rapidly
directly after milking. SEE
Lack of cleanliness i'll caring for the
milk, from which the greatest number
of milk taints arise
Cows diseased in any way, especial
ly with udder diseases.
Cows in heat.
Mixing fresh and old milk in the
same can.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
The SPORTING WORLD
Skater Wood Turns Pro.

The announcement that Morris Wood
has decided to cast his lot with the
professional speed skaters in the fu-
ture is being received with consider
able satisfaction by the other amateur
skaters of the east. Wood has been
urged several times in the past to en-
ter the professional skating ranks, and
it was pointed out to him that he so
far outclassed the other amateurs of
the east as to make the winning of
championship contests foregone con.
clusion, barring falls or other acct
dents. Furthermore, he found it hard
to secure races other than handicap
affairs in metropolitan skating circles
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
New Cup For Miss Sutton.

The directors of the tristate law
tennis tournament have voted to nav
made a trophy for Miss May Sutton
the California lawn tennis player, VIII
won outright the bowl offered first il
1904 Miss Sutton's victory in Sep
TENDER last gave her the trophy as he
property, but the managers could no
find the bowl. The donor of it dice
shortly before the tournament, and ;
search through his effects and variOui
safety deposit vaults and the like fail
ed to bring it to light. 1t was decides
at length that all that could be dom
was to have another prize made. Tn
first bowl, which cost the club moth
ing, was worth $3.50. The COMMITTEE
voted to spend that sum in having
duplicate made. The committee vii
have to buy another for the futur
tournaments
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Lonqboat Reinstated.

The Canadian Athletic associatiO
has reinstated Thomas Longboat, I'd
Indian runner, who was suspende
by both the Canadian association an
the Amateur Athletic union on charge
of professionalism. The reason give
for this action is that the CANADIAN
desire to enter team at the Olympi
games in London next summer. Loni
boat would doubtless prove winniH
card at the meet in London. 1t is nj
likely, however, that the Amateur Att
Ietic union will remove the suspensid
against the Indian, in which case
American athlete could enter the rat
against him in London.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Tankaqe For Hogs.

The Iowa station has found that
tankage can be proftably taken into
the pigs ration. At the station the ra-
ton consisted of che part tankage to
five of corn In some states the ra-
ton has been as high as one part
tankage to fifteen parts corn with ex-
cellent results. Several feeders make
a mixture of tankage two parts, bran
one part and ground oats one part and
feed one part of this mixture to about
eight to ten of corn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
NOT MANY OFFICERS LEFT.

There is now pending in Congress
= proposition to place all commits
stoned officers of the civil war now
living. on the retired list, with a
portion of the pay and emoluments
OF the highest rank in which they
served. a
The bill is not so far reaching as
Is might at first appear. and will
not apply to nearly SO great a
number as would seem probable
To illustrate: There were at the
close of the war 125. 900 commission.
ed officers; there are less than 60.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
TREATING Unthrifty Trees.

When trees commence to show signs
Of unthriftiness, liberal application
of barnyard manure will usually give
them new vigor 1t is the strong, Wig
orous tree that gives the most perfect
fruit, and such trees are less liable to
damage from insect or fungous pests.
In the old orchard a half of a wagon
load of manure around each tree is
none too much. Scatter the manure
out as far as the branches reach. II
the litter is coarse, SO much the better,
as this will serve also as a mulch. Ii
well rotted manure is used, work it
into the sod with an orchard disk.