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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
SAVE wIDoWERs FRoM sNARes.
Elderly Colonel Advocates Passage
of Most Stringent Law.

The crash Of cannon turned the old
coloneTs thoughts toward death.
Il know of three millionaire septua-
genarian wldOwers," he said, glGomily.
whose sons killed them because they
were about to marry young girls of
90 or so. It 10 a very dangerous thing
for q rich old man to marry young
girl.
Were l a legislator. I'd propose a
new law, a law to protect Cobsa Code
or Potter Roxe, with their rs years,
their millions Gnu their vigilant, mid
dIe-aged, grasping sons and daughters.
from the peril Of wedding some beau
tiful creature Of IS or 10 summers.
This law should say simply that no
man over Go, If r. married a woman
more than Is years younger than him
self, could leave his wife a cent Of his
property nor could he--lest In his life
time he n AXE transfers to her-handle
after his marriage any part Of his es-
tate save only the income"
The colonel chuckled rather sadly
such a law" he said, would do
l1uah to prevent SO many pretty girls
from falling in love with US grizzied
lettering capitalists"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
Bands Of Net.

Interesting occupation for hot sum
mer days Is the embroidering OF net
bands. which win come into play for
trimming the new autumn clothes. An
effective trimming is made by running
filet net--in very simple design-with
different shades of colored silk. Blue
for instance. in three or four shades
with possibly a touch of black or
white. win make charming trimming
for either a blue or black frook. The
net is completely filed in with the
darniug, and some modification of tht
wall-ot,Troy design is usually EN-
ployed. Nothing could be prettier with
which To trim an evening cloak than
band Of embroidered net,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
CARE or THe COMPLEXION.
Veil Ore Of the Most important CT
Summer Accessories.

From no hat at I'll, the summer girl
has gone to the other extreme and
goes swathed in yards of tulle. 1t is
no longer fashionable to look leathery.
parboiled or speckled with freckles.
Women have learned that the com
pleEion must be pampered TO be pre-
served. Reckless exposure to a hot
sun means beauty ruined for months.
The girl, nowadays, who would de-
liberately put salt water on her face
and go for a sail or row would argue
herself unknowing. 1t once was con-
sidered sporty to disregard the skin
in summer, now it is only thought
SILLY"
If you want to get the full effects of
look hard at the next sailor you see.
If you admire that toughened cuticle
and ugly reddish brown cast, be very
sure no man will If you elect to copy
it,
When much exposed to the sun it is
we'll to wear not one, but two wells.
Those of white chiffon are most airy
locking and have good effect on the
skin. Over it could go brown, dark
green or blue veil, which can be
thrown back over the hat and only
dropped when the glare becomes too
intense.
This precaution is particularly neces-
sary for the girl with red hair and
fair coloring. Her complexion is
usually her chief charm, so why en-
danger it? Besides making herself a
fright she often has to suffer from
painful blisters, followed by an ugly
period of peeling.
Go yelled. 1t is warm, it is ex-
pensiye, but it is absolutely necessary
if the fine texture of the skin is not to
be ruined beyond even the beauty
doctors skilful repairing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
UNABLE TO SEE THE FUTURE.
short.sighted English Statesman De-
nounced Penny Postage.

"Of all the wild and visionary
schemes of which I have ever heard
OF read it is the most extraordinary. /"
That was the official comment made
by Lord Lichfield, postmaster general
of England, on Tcwland Hiil's proposal
to establish uniform postal rate of a
penny throughout the United King
dom. And that was at a time within
the memory of some men still living,
only II years ago. Despite Lord Lich-
fields condemnation Of it, the scheme
was within three years an established
fact And men who in their childhood
might have seen and read the first let.
ters ever sent from one part of Eng
laad to another for penny may this
year see and read letters sent around
the globe and practically TO every part
Of the EngIish-speal1ing world for the
same small fee The achievement will
be not only a most impressive rebuke of
the short-sighted and timorous admin
istrator of two generations ago, but
also an equally Impressive demonstra-
tion Of the constantly accelerating
progress OF civilization.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
BANKS TREASURES IN HOTEL
When Moneyed Men of Maine Feared
for Their Gold.

For two years, from 1912 to 1914
the treasure of all the banks of the
Forest City lay in the parlor Of the
Marrett house in standish village. and
as evidence of the fact today upon the
parlor door can be seen the huge lock
which was placed there nearly q cen
fury ago to add safeguard to the
treasure.
During the war Of 1872 the bankers
Of Portland thought their treasure was
In danger Of being looted by the Brit
ish forces, and in casting about for z
safe place their choice fell upon the
town Of Stauaish and the Marrett
house as q depository for the treasure.
Loaded upon a sig-ox cart and guarded
closely, the money, thousands Of dol
lars Of 1t, was transported Is miles
and deposited IN the place Of safety.
where it remained for two years with
a guard of but one man to watch II.
The door OF the parlor IN which the
money was placed was REINFORCED by
a heavy lock having brass handle,
and extra supports were placed under
the floor Of the room to sustain the
enormous weight Of wealth The house
is stin owned by descendants of Rev
Mr. Merrett and is one OF the oldest
of the town. -Lewiston Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
TO REDUCE THE WEIGHT.
Proper Things That Should Be Eaten
by Those Too Fleshy.

In addition to eating only a limited
amour in our efforts at reduction we
must also eat just the right things,
says Harper's Bazaar. Certain kinds
of food make fat, principally the
starches, the sugars and the fats, and
we can hasten the reduction process
by doing without these almost en-
tirely. Following this rule, we will
dispense with sugar, breaEl Except in
very small quantities), potatoes, tur.
nips, carrots, parsnips, beets-in fact.
most root vegetables; rice, macaroni,
peas, beans Except string beans);
pork and all fat meats, salmon, her
ring, cream, cream sauces, soups,
sweet buildings, pies and cakes, sweet
wines, beer, ale, port, butter, oil In
salad dressing, grapes, bananas,
prunes, etc.
The meats allowed for an obesity
diet are liver, kidneys, mutton, lamb,
veal and lean beef in moderation,
chicken is even better than the meat.
White fish and cod are allowable with
oysters for fish. Eggs are essential.
TT vegetables vEch contain the
least starch and sugar are spinach,
lettuce, string beans. cabbage, cucum-
bers, tomatoes and beet greens.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
SANS Only ENJOYMENT.

The colured people OF the seacoast
of the Caiolinas. like all superstttious
classes, take fcarsome and hyster-
ical pleasure IN a funeral, and regard
Il as enjoyable affair. They are often
heard. when about to attend funeral,
10 wish each other pleasant time.
The gardener Of a family In the
town of t. once went TO Charleston
on a visit OF week, Upon his return
homo the lady for whom he worked
said: sam. did you have a pleasant
time In Charleston"
mo. ma'am." replied sam, n very
poor one And If one of my fri,nds
had not died while | was there / would
not have enjoyed myself at all.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

amount OF 1eeu feuutiSu w Pt"""
ION of butter worth $500, Is equivalent
10 40 tons OF hay, worth In the mar fet
$3.50. Adding the fertility value OF the
hay left after producing the butter, to
the value Of the ton of butter equals
$500 or a return of $3.50 per ton for
the hay when sold to the COW, while
that fed to produce beef or mutton re-
turns only 1880 OF course. the dit
ference IN favor of feeding the COW
goes to pay for the excess of labor re-
quired in dairying, This view OF the
matter might help IN the choice OF inc
kind of animals tc feed. With broad
acres and little available help, II might
be best to feed beef or sheep, ON
smaller farms and more help, teeo
the COW and hog. The degree o.
profit in either case depends much OF
the skin of the feeder and on the Sc
lection Of the animal a friend o
mine, whose farm is near Fond a
Lac. told me that he received from
his % cows one year an average o
S92 per COW for milk aud cream. Som
of my neighbors are satisfied to Sc
s45 per COW .--George c. Hin In At
dress.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

Is he who is idle, who cherishes, nouf'
ishes and develops himself, thus do
the gods live. and man is the god OF
creation. This is my heresy have
confessed IT, But in the chair OF con
fession there sits another being. and
he is really right when he says Well
my child, to do nothing, merely To be
here~that would be the worthlest and
subllmest. Very fine! But as no
man can be here without another
working for him-come here, stand on
this point--then each must also work
None Is here me a'y for the sake OF
being, nor Others merely for the sake
of working. -AuerbaCh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

Time was when cretonne and chintz
were used only to dress chairs ana
d.vans. doorways and She furnishings
Of the house in general. Now it dec
CRATES the mistress herself, and one
sees her waistcoat fashioned of this
dainty stuff, her hat trimmed with the
same, and she frequently carries a
parasol to match. Cretonne has alSc
beeD used by French modlstes for dec
oratiye purposes upon evening gowns
or, rather, under evening gowns, foi
the lowered material is set under thS
chiffon or other thin fabric which ve'i'
II suffciently to give it the most arts
tic effect To give the trimming o
cretonne a look OF individuality,
woman handy with the needle ma!
pick up" with embroidery silk certain
motifs in the design
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

How many girls suspect that their
straw hats are a retreat for all the
,,nst of ,ae street? Evidently the
Thought does ncl occur to many. for
few Cir, seer to have acquired the
habit Of brushing their summer hats
Yet those same girls would never
think Of going out Of the house In win
ter without carefully brushing OF their
hat investigating its velvet creases
and making sure that no caucus OF
germs was being held in its recesHes'
The truth is that a straw hat requires
lust as faithful brushing as does the
winter one. And it is the failure TO
DO this which results in the appear
znce of spots after being caught in
a rainstorm. For, unless there was a
quantity of dust embedded In the
straw. the rain would have no eTee'
at ali .pon the hat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
Retributlon.

All infractions Of love and equity in
our social relations are speedily pun
ished They are punished by fear.
Whilst ] stand Ii simple relations to
my feIlow-man. | have no dtspleasure
In meeting him. We meet as water
meets water or as two currents of air
mix-wl,h perfect diffusion and inter
probation Of nature But as soon as
there is any departure from sim
plIcity, and attempt Mt halfness, or
Good for me that is not good for him.
my neighbor feels the wrong; he
shrinks from me as far as | have
shrunk from him; his eyes no longer
seek mine, there Is war between us;
there Is hate in him. and fear in me,
Emerson
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
Supplement to
THE VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
Viroqua, Wis, Sept. 10, 1903.
Sandy Soil.

Sandy soil is very easy to work, and
when the humus is abundant the pro
ductiveness is not below that Of other
soils. Many sandy soils carr! R good
percentage of clay, though that does
not appear to the ordinary obsery
err A soil that has no clay is not soil
but sand. Such is not suitable for
agricultural operations till 1t has been
modified by the application Of clay
There are many localities where a
slight increase of the clay content OF
the sand soil would greatly increase
its capacity. The clay makes the
sandy soil retentiye Of moisture and
also enables it to hold the soluble
plant food so necessary to the growth
of plants
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
internal Revenue.

The term internal revenue" has
been restricted in its meaning to such
revenues 1ay as are collected under
the internal revenue bureau connected
with the treasury department, and
does not include all revenues that are,
properly speaking. from internal
sources; that is, from sources other
than duties levied at the frontiers
upon foreign commodities. Thus
moneys arising from the sale Of pub
lie lands. rom patent fees, or the revee
nues of 3.e postal service, are not
generally known as internal reye
uues."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

Wash dresses are hemmed and faced
much in the Same manner as WOODEN
materials, but it is preferable to use
a straight facing in place Of bias
or shaped one. ms It IS not likely to
get out of shape when Numbered.
The fullness that viii necessarily
come at the top Of these fatings and
hens should he taken out IN small
dartlike seams. which should be 1T
ted stitched, cut open and pressed be
fore the hem OF facing is stitched al
the top.
If the material is light in w'isht
the dartlike seams need lot be cu'
omen. but turned to one side an
messed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

When they begin 70 talk about tarih
II Is interesting 20 lock back over the
payes OF history and see what things
were at one time considered necessi-
ties. In the time of Sir William Pitt
It was considered highly improper for
n man TO appear without his hair pow
dcred. so Pitt put tax on the powder
the guinea pig tax as It was called. IN
consequence. the Wings cut OF then
openes and only men servants were
allowed hair powder II was finally Sc
unremunerative that the tax was re
moved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
e,n,r,,nr shleld g $.

The difficulty of concealiag shields
when unlined lingerie blouses are
worn is a trying problem 70 the woman
who cannot dispense with this protec-
ton.
4 clever girl hit upon the plan Of
hiding her shields in dainty cases
made of white lawn and lace.
These are cut the exact shape Of
the shield. but trihe larger. and are
made in the form Of a double bag IN
which the shield is slipped.
These bags may be Of plain white
lawn edged with Valencieanes lace
about a haltinch wide or the outer
part can be Of alternate strips OF lawn
and lace insertion striped diasonahy
across the shield and edged with
| friIl OF lace to match. The under parts
are Of plain lawn.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

The Bftdl6sI tHIIIs IN VlIO Vt TT =
inspiration Of life, the hottest and
noblest of all words, is Duty. 1t is
obedience. glad and eager, to the high
est law that makes man godlike. Is 1t
cold and austare? Then q mothers
love is wintry and forbidding. Is it
timid and inactive? Then the soldier
diving on the battlefield is a recreant
and a coward The fire fighter, perish
ing in the flames, falls in the cause OF
dntv. The nurse Of lepers, the helper
of outcasts, the martyr. falling that
men may rise. dying that many may
live give up the precious light OF day
for duty's sake,-Rabbi Leon Harrison
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

John Talbot Smith says that on one
occasion a well known and esteemed
priest called upon Archbishop Ryan TO
ask for a vacation on the ground that
his health required it. As he was
noted fer his frequent absence from
his parish. the archbishop could not
torego the opportunity Of a sood ma
turod DIG.
The physicians say that you need
change Of afr. iather2'
They do. your grace.
IA W would it do to try the air OF
your parish for month or SO for 8
| change? '-~Frceman's Journal,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

1t will be difficult in a few years
more to find any dairymen who ever
poked fun at the practical experiments
with balanced rations. You caot Z" =
man to-day who ever said, for exam.
PIE, that the United States department
of agriculture was wild when it called
DIR. f. Lewis Sturtevant to investigate
the merits of the first Danish Weston
milk separator, and yet there were
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Report.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
STRlPPlNGS.

Weigh the milk and find out what
the cows are doing.
If the milk flow drops of from flies
and short pastures you cannot bring
the COWS up again to their yield with
out grr2, cost
There ought 10 be a law prohibit
ing the mortgaging Of the family
COW. Where a man las large fam
fly of small children. a good COW
furnishes half Of their LIVING.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
u Y.[{7-z
N...s-.1aAY

A smart suit of brown linen when
is unusually good looking. An over
skirt effect is given by applied tucks
set on In deep points and on the bod
ice there is a generous supply Of sou
tache braid put on in attractive de
sign. Sleeves and lower portion OF
bodice are tucked and the high STOCK
ia braided to match yoke. A large
chapeau of white palmetto straw Il
trimmed with brown ribbon loops anC
lunches of green grapes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
nnintlnn Canvas shoes.

White canvas shoes may be turned
into pretty slippers by patr 'ing them
with a Dresden design In small flow.
ers. This idea turns comparatively
plain shoes into very ornamental Sl's
pers suitable 70 wear in the eveniT.s
with light deconete dresses. Needless
IN say It is necessary 10 have solle
artistic talent in the family hefo'
this can be accomplished.
After the shoes are finished they
will look like cretonne which Is Sc
popular thi5 year for any thing from
wash-bag 10 q lingerie hat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
His Last Words.

Are you quite sure your shooting
was accidental?" asked the hospital
surgeon.
"Oh. yes. gasped the dying victim
"Jiggins--was- fooling-with--a gun
and--pointed-
is there any message You WISH
to-"
--him-I--said: I--told--
Ssa--so'--sh!"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

"Ah. NY love" sighed the ardent
lover If you only knew how beauti-
full you hre,'
You mustn't speak Of It." protest
ed the modest girl: Il don't want TO
know"
why not?'
because. she said. 'n would make
me too copeeitSd.'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

inch rod about four inches long. and
weld It together Then. explains
Farm and Home. put It on oac end OF
the yoke and close the eye tightly.
Have the yoke close enough at top
to spring the link in place Rug
sLyuld be slipped On the y9ge to
fasten the chain through.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

then raised over the animals back ana
passed through the part held at H.
When the rope is pulled II win draw
tight. The rope is then passed nj
ID. where 1t Is fixed in the same way
as at 3. Now pun on the rore, anu
the animal will lie down
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

through which th1dress shoWs'
wolfe coat made In this fashion and
worn with a silk costume would look
dainty and graceful, while cretorne
coat of the same cut would have q
smarter air and one suggestive of the
French period, when lowered fabrics
were the vogue and long coats were
seen on all charming women.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

o ] d hOTse-rako
tooth, heat it to
take out the tenn
per. and make it
about SO inches
long. Bend II as
shown In the cut,
with a loop on
each end. Now
make a link out
Of a one fourth
or five siXteenths.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
Stomach Worms kII Manl Lamba.

0toWdCn Vpit15 Flil MANY LAMPS.
The stomach worm gives US the
most trouble after the lambs are
started think the losses altogether
from the time the lambs come till
Ghey are mature sheep win be about
IL per cent, writes a Putnam county
(Ohio) farmer IN Farmers Review.
We lose moro lambs at time Of birth
than at aGy other lime. The intes-
final parasites give us much trouble,
and every now and thea we lose n
lamb from them Dogs have occa~
stoned much loss In this vicinity, for
every once in awhile they make a
raid on the sheep, We occasionally
lose a sheep from getting on its back
In slight depression. where 1t viii
die In time If 1t IS not helped up.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

around the ami
mails neck al y,
then passed TO -
where IL is he'd
and allowed TO
drop down and Is
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16

White serge was used for this model.
The little plated skirt has stltchea
band just above hem and the sleeves
cut in one with the blouse are formed
Of deep tucks. Yoke and stock are OF
heavy lace with stitched narrow bands
on each side of former Joined by lac
ings or narrow pale-blue ribbon velvet,
the ends of which are fastened in gold
tins. Same decoration is applied 10
cuffs and the sash is blue satin rid
hon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
PAsTuRINo ONE COW.
Good Yoke for Tying Can Be Made Out
of Hay. Rack Tooth.

For tying COW to pasture I use
n yoke, as shown in the cat. Take an
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
PROFITABLE pAIRYINe.

Careful Feeding Essential to Getting
Largest Profits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-16
METHOD OF THROWING CATTLE.
Simple and Effective Manner Of Doing
the Trick.

A is a rope of any size desired and
about "a feet long It is first tied
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-03-20

Ben l.. Griffin of Conway, secretary of the Arkansas State Farmers In ion. spent yesterday in the city while on his way to Stephens, Ark, where Senator Jeff Davis spoke last night He is still camping on Davis trail - he says, 10 defend his own good name and hat Of the Farmers Union. He says he will continue to follow Da wis and meet him at every appoint ment until the end of the present State campaign, that the Senator be not permitted 10 denounce the Farm CTS Union or himself uniustlE, with cut being called to answer statements, alleged to be untrue.
 In discussing the recent incident at Morrillton, when he called Jeff Davis a liar repeatedly, Mr. Griffin said that he was forced to do so to defend him self against islander and to protect the good name of the Farmers Union. Speaking of the recent action Ol the England tArk.o branch of the Farm CTS Union. which adopted resolution censuring him for travelling oyer the State after Davis requesting him to return to his office and attend to his official duties as secretary, Mr. Grif- fin said: T never left my office until 1 was directed to do so by President ]. E. Lewis of the Union, and after the executive committee had author ized me to do so. I have never made political speech during this cam paign nor have l spoken in the in