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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
roPuLAR voTn srArIoNARY.
Population Increasing Rapidly, But
 Voting Is ut standstiil.

Population Increasing Rapidly, But
 Voting Is at standstiil.
 New York Times
 1t is singular fact that there has been hardly any increase of the popu- lar vote for President since Mir. Bryan has been a candidate. although the increase of population has been great. The figures are.
 Year. Popular Vote. Population. 1896 ..... I3,923,000 70.2of.0 900 1900 ...... .13, ,96I, ,000 16,3Q3,000 1904 ......... 13.529. 900 Sl.152'009
 Here Is an increase of population corresponding to an increase ok 3,u0O,. 900 voters. or more. with an actual decrease of the popular vote between the two elections next precedinr the approaching one. and a most inade- quate increase comparing tS96 and 100. When the total vote for all parties Is compared over a series of elections next preceding the approach ing one. party to another and back again offset each other and afford no clue to the political sympathies of the 3.o00.000 who were not recorded in any election. Will these missing and unknown votes be registered in a wear when apathy Is it's most marked char And If these votes arc uT- cast. do they contain the elements of q surprise. and. If so. to which party?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Net Sunday Average, Sept. 1908. .... 21,061 c. I. Finigan. Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says;
 The foregoing statement of The Adverti- ser's circulation for the month of Septem- Der, 1908, is true and correct, and compiled after all returns from news boys, news agents, spoiled and leftover copies have have been deducted.
 c. l. FINIGAN,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ath day of October. 1908.
 RIGA ALEXANDER.
 Notary Public.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
How to Keep Cheese.

Housewives often are dismayed at
finding the cheese which they intend
ed to last several days at least quite
spoiled the second day, and the fault
lies entirely with the grocer, who
must have sent bad cheese In the first
place. Cheese spoils more quickly in
hot thar in cold weather, and the pre-
ventive Is to keep it in the icebox.
The fine imported varieties will not
keep at all, not more than day or two,
says the Chicago Tribune. so 1t IL
best to consider just what kinds will
and buy them only until cold weather
comes. Roquefort. Camembert. the
useful Swiss cheese and the home
made cottage cheese are about the
only ones to be relied upon. Dip
piece of clean cheesecloth in salty
water to wrap the Swiss cheese in
and keep in the icebox, changing CLOTH
every day. For Roquefort have the
cloth dry and lay the package directly
on Ice, only keepirg off long enough
to serve. Keep Che homemade in a
jar or it win spoil.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
NATURE STUDY.

1t is questionable if there is any line
of nature study that might be intro
duced into the curricula of our town
and country schools which would give
q larger return in interest and prac-
teal value than that pertaining to for
estry and its kindred interests. With
the rapid stripping of the forest areas
of the country an ever increasing at
tention must be given TO the subject
both along the line of preventing the
humiliation of remaining reserves and
In taking measures to replace those al
ready destroyed. In accomplishing this
result much can be done by imp essing
upon the minds of the boys and girls
the place of the tree in natures econ
omy, its varied uses by man AID The
necessity of preserving and increasing
the forest reserves of the country.
There is no place where the lessons
thus taught can be put into operation
to better advantage than on the aver
age school ground. which is so often
unattractive because treelesS and
shrubless. Study the trees and let the
boy and girl be taught to protect and
perpetuate them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
TIGHT WAD9.

You've seen 'em-tlght wads, fellows
who would make the good wife wear
the same old buds for ten or a dozen
years. compel her to use the same old
cook stove in the same old kitchen I'M
til black cat might almost be thrown
through the cracks in the griddles, neV-
er buys the kids book or game, stingy
and misery and whining over the ex-
penditure of every cent. When a fell
low goes through life on this basis he
must be prepared for any kind of
grief-needn't be surprised If his wife
gets a divorce or dies of broken and
starved heart; can't have any kick
coming If his girls run away from
home and get married and his boys
want their time; will be accorded scant
sympathy If in old age he is compelled
to take his weather beaten old satchel
and trudge "oyer the hill to the poor
house" and will get as much as he de-
serves II he Is laid to rest In job
lot $749 coffin. Sickness and financial
reverses are to be borne with patience
and fortitude, but not so stinginess and
a misery selfshness. II you've been a
grabbed old tight wad, loosen up be
fore generosity, sympathy and kindred
instincts of the soul are entirely extin-
guished.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
VALUE OF OUTINGS.

While there is little question that
there are many folks who spend en-
tirely too much time gadding about the
country both from the standpoint of
their own welfare and business sue
cess, there would seem to be an even
larger class who suffer almost as much
from sticking too closely at home and
becoming enslaved to a monotonous
round OF duties. Too close application
to ones work not only tends to mar
rowness of view, but is likely to warp
ones Judgment as to the relative value
of things. The world is big and broad
and its interests varied, and it does
one good to get out into it as often as
means and time will permit. While
such outings may cause one to place a
lower value on the work he may be
engaged in, yet they help him to real
lie that, whatever his occupation life
is well worth the living.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
NATURES SAFEGUARDS.

Nature has a great variety of meth
DDS for protecting her creatures from
their natural enemies, thus enabling
them to thrive under the environment
in which she has placed them. To the
naturally tiinid Leer she has given
great power of endurance and fleetness
of foot; to the inoffensive bird she has
given the power of fight, while the
slow going turtle has been given q coat
of armor into which II can withdraw
at will ami which serves as an effec-
tive protection against its enemies.
Many varieties of birds and ANIMALS
are provided with a coat of feathers or
fur which renders them almost invisi-
BILE when they are in their natural
haunts, these coats In The case of both
animals and birds changing from the
dun color of autumn to the white of
winter. There Is hardly an animal or
bird of any variety whose characters
tics and habits ST life do not offer an
intensely fascinating and profitable
field for investigation and study True,
1t is not possible for one to cover a
wide field. but 1t is within his power
as well as his privilege to make some
exploration in the realm which lies
close to his hand, under his feet and
within the range of his own vision.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
Iockiaw,

The fearful tetanus, or lockjaw, was
ascribed in all the books when I was
a student to puncture or irritation of
a nerve, and both hands and feet were
sometimes cut off to stop the Irritation
going up the nerve to the spine. Now
we know that Il is due to a fatal
poison in the blood which acts like
strychnia. though more painfully, and
which is produced by a bacillus lodged
in punctured wound made by some
stick, nail or pistol wad on which this
evil bacillus happened to be. cit is a
soil bacillus and swarms in rich gar
den earth, particularly where guano
or fish manure is used. All wounds,
therefore, into which earth has enter
ed should be promptly capterized.-Dr
William Hanna Thomson in Every
body's Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
HOG RAISING.

AS general thing. large returns in
any enterprise are attended by corre-
spending risk and possibility of fnan-
cial loss. The truth is well illustrated
in the matter of exclusive hog raising
No question that there is more inouey
In this line of animal husbandry than
any other, but where II is followed ex-
clusively a fellow is continually face
to face with the loss of whole, sea-
sons labor and profits as the result Of
a cholera epidemic. For this reason
the prudent farmer although possess
ing some hankering after speculation,
dlyersifies his stock raising enterprises,
with the result that IL his herd of hogs
is wiped out he still has the dairy cat
tie and sheep to fall back upon and
tide him over his financial loss.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
How to Buy Shoes,

people would find less difficulty with
ready made Shoes" said an expert
enced salesman. "if they would stand
up to fit them on instead of sitting
down Nine persons out of ten, par
ticularly women, want comforta bic
chair while they are fitting shoe, and
1t is with the greatest difficulty that
you can get them to stand for few
minutes, even after the shoe is fitted.
Then when they begin walking about
they wonder why the shoes are not
so comfortable as they were at first
trial A woman's foot is considerably
smaller when she sits in q chair than
when she walks about. Exercise
brings a larger quantity of blood into
the feet. and they swell appreciably.
In buying shoes this fact should be
borne In mind"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
How to Clean Vases,

For the stains which often mark deep
vases when they are in constant use
the same treatment as that for water
bottles should be followed. Put potato
parings into the vase, with water
enough to cover the stains. leaving
them there overnight. Then empty
them out and wash in the usual way
Repeat If necessary A cleaning pad
may be made by cutting a groove
around long stick near one end and
tying sec rely by means Of the groove
a bit of cloth doubled up SO that 1t
makes a round, ball-like covering to
the tip. With this all sorts of ugly
stains can be got at which would 9TH
erwise be impossible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
A worthy TYPE.

We have In mind a man whose type
is common. yet which might be multi
piled with advantage to the commu-
nifty In which he lives, the state and
the nation. He is past fifty While ma
ture did not endow him largely along
the line of either physical or mental
powers, yet he is Industrious and faith
full to the obligations of life as he com
prehends them. He has given his chill
dren the best educational advantages
within his power and provides for the
home as his earnings permit. He is
never idle when there is work that he
can get to do. He is economical and
does not squander his wages in vi
eious or extravagant habits. He is so
Der, faithful. honest. industrious, a
kind husband. Il considerate father ana
q law abiding citizen. While he does
not occupy a large place in the com
munity, there is no type of citizenship
which should be given Z higher rating
and none which more largely eonsti-
tutes the backbone anu worth of the
nation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
special committed.

special committee:
70 confer with state board of con-
trol:--Morley, Brody and Tulloch.
To approve bond of poor commits
sioner and county depository Mork,
Stevens and Morley.
Bridge committee fer town of JEFF
ferson:-Dummer, Stevens and Root.
Road committee for town of Frank
lin:-Fortney, Smith and Stevens.
Resolution of Mr.. Brody read and
adopted by unanimous vote.
Resolved. by the board of supervisors of Vernon
county, that vote Of thanks be extended 70
Chairman Tate for the able. impartial and digni-
fed manner in which he has presided over the de-
alterations of this body; also to Clerk Moore for
his rapid recording of our proceedings and his
courtesy 10 members. NJ BRoDY.
On motion of Mr.. Sloggy the board
adjourned sine die.
GEORGE E. TATE, BERLIE MOORE,
Chairman. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
THE FARM nov.

In great majority of cases unless
the lad in the country hoine is given
little appreciation and lots of abuse he
win find going 10 the large city, where
he hopes to be more independent and
10 have better opportunity to make
lis way In the world. only delusion
and a snare, not fulfilling mis- expecta-
tions In a business way and tending
only to scar and beuumb his fiDrr seRsi-
bilities. He is as the mcth attracted
ly the glitter Of ths arc light thas
seeks It knows not what and is~inally
overcome and perishes from the fierce
light and beat.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
LOOKING AFTER JEWELS.
How Gems and JeweIry Can Be Easily
Cleaned.


Cleaned.
1t is better to keep Jewels in lockwood
sawdust instead of in velvet lined
cases, as, the sawdust is very cleans
ing. Rubbing with piece Of soft
chamois Is also a good polisher.
Many good jewels are diseolored by
water. and for these the chamois is abb
solutely necessary Turquoises turn
green If wet, and pearls become black.
These stones may be cleaned by means
of a gentle polishing with a piece of
chants or with a dry brush contain
ing soft bristles.
To elem diamonds soak them in
lukewarm water to which a few drops
of ammonia have been added. Then
take out each piece separately and rub
with a soft toothbrush that has been
dipped in lukewarm soapsuds made
from pure CASTLE soap, rinse in luke
warm water and put away to dry In
the sawdust.
The sawdust gets in all the openings
III Tue StttluS anu ~ pIONSS InOlC
cleansing than anything else you could
USE When you take them out shake
off the sawdust, and they will be
found to be clear and brilliant without
a flaw or the tiniest speck of dust.
To clean gold ornaments when I'M
adorned with gems soak them In soapy
lukewarm water to which a few drops
of ammonia have been added. Polish
them thoroughly with a toothbrush
and dry completely with a piece Of
channels. Seal rings can in this way
be made to glitter almost like dia-
monds.
To clean chains composed Of close
links between which all sorts Of dust
particles can collect put them to soak
In a bottle containing a mixture of
soapsuds and prepared chalk. After
few hours shake the bottle well and
pour off the lather; then rinse In cold
water and dry as thoroughly as pos
| sible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
ANOTHER CURE FOR IVY POISONING.

A reader of these notes living In
Bingham, Me. noting comments and
references in the department relative
to ivy poisoning, writes us giving a
remedy which he has found etticacious
In curing the effects OF the poisoning
N his own case. The remedy, which
S very simple, consists in the applica-
ton OF Il paste made by moistening
wood ashes with water as soon as the
effects of the poisoning are discernible.
Instead OF the ashes a weak I've made
by running water through wood ashes
will accomplish the same purpose. For
the later stages OF the poisoning the
correspondent has found peroxide OF
hydrogen excellent in alternating the
poisoning. one part water to three of
the chemical, which should be mixed
with the water In separate nonmetal-
lie dish and none of it turned back into
the original bottle 1t may be applied
with q cloth. Our friend states that
he has been poisoned frequently in hay
ing operations and has found both OF
the remedies described practical and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
THE HOME SEEKER.

When looking around for a place to
locate permanently it is a good idea
for the home seeker to ascertain how
far the point where he plans to locate
is from a central market where he can
readily dispose of the products of the
soil at a good price, which will give
him a margin above cost of production
and transportation. There are many
places in the west and south where the
soil is possessed of remarkable fertil-
ity and produces choice things in the
line of fruit and vegetables which are
worth little or nothing because of their
perishability and the distance from a
suitable market. When the ubiquitous,
loquacious land agent recounts the re-
markable richness of the soil in this
or that locality it is well to get his affi-
davit relative to the margin of profit
that remains to the tiller of the soil
after the transportation charges are
deducted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

HortIculturists are coming to the
conclusion that the growing of red
cedars in the vicinity of apple and
peach orchards tends to produce rust
in both fruits. The fact is one that
should ne kept in mind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
He Had Rnnn

"Dear me, Tom, you eat good deal
for n little fellow" remarked Uncle
John to his nephew.
81 s'peet aren't so little inside as I
look outside was Toms ingenious an
swer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
How She Said IL

Indignant Mother-And so be kissed
you three times? Nov, what did you
say to him.
Artless Daughter-Why, l said:
"Don'tl Stopp"
She did, only it sounded like, Don't
STOMP
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

Fresh air, sunshine and moderate ex-
ercise are the best medicines one can
take and do not involve a large bill
of expense In a way these are sugar
coated pills, and one seldom gets an
overdose.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

There are all too many men who real
ize late in life. when its course is large
ly run, that "a good name is rather to
be chosen than great riches and low
ing honor than silver and gold.'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

have also checked OF the Official report 70
the county board of the superintendent and
trustees with said record and md same 10
be correct and true in every particular
Lawrence Grimsrud.
A. J. Broadhead.
To tile Honorable Board of Supervisors OF
Vernon County.
We YOUR committee on poor and insane
respectfully submit their report as foiloWs;
We have carefully verified, examined ana
compared cash analysis and receipts ana
expenditures on account Of poor comm1s-
sioner with vouchers. check book and oficlal
documents pertaining thereto: we nave aIso
checked off the official report 10 the county
board and find the same to be true ana CT
rect in every particular.
Lawrence Grlmsrud
A. j. Broadhead.
On motion of Mr.. Morley the board
adjourned till 6 a. m. Friday.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND.
Board called to order by the char
man. Roll call shows all meToers
present. Minutes of previous meeting
read and approved.
Resolution of Mr.. Homestead read
and adopted.
To the County Board of Vernon County.
The funds in the hands of the county treas
urer seem to be insufficient to meet the de-
mands upon the ONCE before the receipts OF
taxes. Therefore be II resolved py TINS
board that the treasurer be authorized TO
borrow five thousand dollars. The same 10
be paid bach IS soon as sufficient FUNDS are
available.
l.. B. H0mStad
Il. l. Bailey.
T.. M. Rogers.
Report of committee on equalization
read and ae Jpted.
Gentlemen: Your committee on equalization
beg leave to make following report and would
recon mend that the real estate and personal
property be assessed as follows in the several
towns, villages and cities:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

Hovell-That fellow has made a for
tune out of one book. PowelI-H He's an
author. Is he? Howell--No, the book
I refer to was his father-in-law's check
book.-Exchange
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

effective. They are certainly worth
trying, being simple and inexpensive
and based on well known principles OF
chemical action.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

A well developed self respect is an
asset that should not be overlooked by
any young man or woman who would
achieve success in a business way or
make Life count for the most pos
sible. Without it one is a craft with
out compass or rudder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

There are mighty few things worth
having that a fellow doesn't have to
work right hard to attain, ana this is
as true of good name as it is of a
fine farm or No. l wife. Things that
can be got with a song or little effort
are usually of the bargain counter. lob
lot kind and don't stand fellow il
hand any length of time or give much
comfort or satisfaction while they do
last.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

While country life may not possess
the variety and glamour of that to be
found in the cities, there seems to be
little question that the tiller of the soil
possesses a far greater degree of eco
monte and Industrial Independence
than his fellow who tolls in Office and
factory and is merely a cog in the
wheels of an intricate economic sys-
TEN, while sunshine and fresh air are
his to enjoy, as well as abounding good
health, which are not the least of lfes
compensations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %.

Board called to order by chairman at
a. m. Roll call and reading of min
utes dispensed with.
Report of committee on Judiciary on
claim of Fred Stoll read and adopted
We your committee on judiciary. to whom was
referred the annexed claim of Fred Stoll for $500
damages. have had the same under consideration
and most respectfully report follows: We
recommend that no action be taken on said claim
for the reason that the same was not presented on
before the first day of the session of this hoard
for 1907 and because the same is improperly
timized and not so itmized as 10 show any county
liability there under, and for the further reason
that il is not verified the statute requires The
verhcation tself is insufficient in form and it may
have been Is gned by Fred Stlol claimant Fol-
lowing the claimed veriheation we find these
words Sub 'cribed and sworn TO before me this
18th day On November. 1907. c. J. Smith," it
nowhere app airing that said c. j. Smith is a
notary public Justice of the peace. court COM
missioner or ot he officer qualified to administer
oats. We recO M end that no action be taken
upon the claim.
Report of committee on claims on ac-
count of Libbie Richmond read and
.dopted and the claim allowed all vot-
ing in the affirmative except Mr., Fish.
Your committee on claims to whom was re-
ferred the claim of Lihde Richmond. most respect
fully recommend that the same be allowed
5. SLoGGI
Chairman committee on claims
The chair appointed the following
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

The only opportunity many a fell
low IS quick to grasp is an opportunity
20 make fool of himself.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

Transportation rates need overhaul
ing when a commission firm cannot af-
ford to take carload of onions or po-
tatoes as ,sirt and pay the freight to
a central market. an instance of which
we ran across the other day.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

The Chinese government aims to
gradually reduce and to ultimately do
away with the opium business Of the
empire by decreasing the acreage OF
peoples grown BY a tenth covering a
period Of ten years. 1t is thought that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

From the standpoint of nutritive val
ne dozen eggs are equal to a pound
of good beef. On this basis they are
Il cheaper ration than meat if less than
10 cents a dozen. but a more costly
one if above this price
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-22

While there are very few farmers
but can see the benefit to be derived
from drainage system running
through the vicinity of their farms,
there are mighty few who are altru-
istic enough to he willing that the main
ditch should cross their own land