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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

The political pot in Wisconsin has
commenced to simmer for next falls
campaign. Senator William H. Hatten,
who came near re- ching the goal as q
successor to U. S. Senator Spooner, has
given in formal announcement of his
purpose to contest for the long term to
succeed Senator Stevenson. Mr.. Hat
ten is gentleman of high charac ter
and SPLENDID ability For eight years
he was hard working member of the
state senate, and his labors were along
the lines demanded by Wisconsin peo-
pie. There will doubtless be numerous
other aspirants for the honor sought by
Senator Hatton. The contest will be
determined at the September primaries,
the same as all other elective official po-
sitions in Wisconsin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

Reedsburg Times; People talk about
apanic and hard times next year. Why?
Are crops going to fail or are people
going to stop work? Unless these
causes operate there will be no hard
times except they are manufactured fl r
purpose. If any set of men can
create hard times at will it is high time
that the laws be fixed 80 that they can
not. One of the reasons for establish
ing this government was to promote
the general welfare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

This is the season when the man who
has bitterness in his heart should sit
down and have it out with himself. It
ought not to take him long to get hold
of the fact that the chief victim of his
dark thoughts is himself. The lit e
span that is given man ought to suls-
gest to him the Stiffness OF spending his
life in petty chickering's which result n
little more than de stroying his own
peace of mind Milwaukee JoI nal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01
How . Treat Waxed FIoors.

Those who have waxed floors ia
their dwellings know. according to In
doors and Out. how Invaluable turpen-
tine Is in cleaning them. With sand
paper or steel wool. dipped in turpen-
tine. the blacklist coating, which is apt
to accumulate ID winter on waxed
floors not frequently polished, can be
easily and quickly removed, and a
washing with turpentine does much to
brighten up any waxed floor prepare
tory to the application of light fresh
coat Of wax and polishing with the
weighted brush. As with all other
painters materials, however, turpen-
tine Is shamefully adulterated, and
care must be taken to get only the
best and purest from some thoroughly
reliable dealer. The usual aduter-
ant is cheap benzine. and as benzine
turns good floor wax a dirty white tur-
pentine so adulterated has an injurious
effect on the floor. The floor wakes"
made with tallow show less effect
from adulterated turpentine, but the
wise householder will use only those
floor wakes which are made with bees
wax and turpentine, with a little par
ATTN, but no tallow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

There is talk of sending Mr.. Bryan's
daughter as delegate to the Denver
democratic national convention from a
Colorado district. Colorado may be
relied on for enough novelties to make
the convention attractive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

Bryan's Commoner says there is never
any question which way the democratic
party is travelling, to which a wise
writer suggests that it surley hasn't
kept many people guessing whether it
is going or coming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

Congressman Esch of the La Gross e
district, introduced bill compelling US
of the block system on interstate rail-
roads and another to give the int
state commerce commission power 10
investigate wrecks on interstate roads.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01
AMONG The rRArEKNAL BRErHERN.

The CENSOR has been pleased to
witness the evidences of prosperity that
have prevailed among.its contemporaries
in.western Wisconsin during the year
just closed. Especially has this been
noticeable in the splendid Chris tmas
and holiday editions issued by them.
1t is well that the reading public is
becoming to realize the fact that we'll
conducted newspapers re legitimate
business enterprises, whereas in the old
days country publications were looked
upon as semi-charitable creatures and
pack-horses for politicians who have no
word of commentator when the press
ceases to be their individual servant.
The publications of today are materially
better and stronger than years ago, on
a better financial basis and managed by
better business men. 1t is well.
'Our Messenger, Lutheran perio-
deal published at Wittenberg as the
organ of the "aged and boys orphans
home," ceased publication with the
year 1907. 1t is to be consolidated with
the Omitted Lutherta," and published
at Minneapolis. Rev. C. G. Bjellan, a
former Coon Prairie boy, and broth
er of our Amund Bjelland, has been
editor of "0ur Messenger" during the
past two years, and he has demonstrated
oh a.,
Another worthy newspaper publisher
has been recognized by Uncle Sam in
tie distribution of official fayors H.
D. Quimby, editor of the Reedsburg
Times, having. been appointed post
master for that city. Mr.. Quimby and
The Times have been in the front ranks
in contending for right principles for
our party, and this favor is well be-
slowed in recognition of such service.
The Coon Valley News issued double
number and finely illustrated Christmas
edition. 1t is apparent the business men
of that new village appreciate the efforts
Of their local paper. The holiday num-
Der was certainly both creditable to
Editor Kommerstad and Coon Valley.
I Hon. Walter l.. Eouser retires from
proprietorship with w. H. Smith in the
Mondovi Herald. And one of the best
photographers on the country press lays
down the pen. Mr. Houser was late
secretary of state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

Plainly another case of cutting off
ones nose to spite his face. tits this
character of short-sightedness that has
brought Wisconsin public service corpo-
rations into disrepute. While the rail-
road companies are mountaineering
their patrons and the public in this
move, they will themselves be ten fold
damaged in service besides receive meri-
ted censure from all quarters. No
doubt matters in this respect will be
better arranged on March first, next,
when the Federal nine-hour law is in
augurated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01
How to Care For the PIANO.

heat as an invalid, so it must not be
put too near fire or the wood is
drawn by the heat. Never leave it near
an open window If it is raining or this
will rust the wires and mold the in
side. Such an instrument should not
be put too close to a wall or the sound
will be deadened, and 1t should be kept
closed when not in use. The keys
should be busted daily with an old silk
handkerchief. If they become yellow
from neglect, rub them with lemon
Juice aud little whiting. DO not let
the dust fall between the keys.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01
no MoRE rrLEoRAPHrNG.

After January LIST, the telegraph in
strument at the depot viii be taken out
and that convenience, hereafter be a
thing of the past. On account of the
new eight hour law the railroad COM
panies over the state viii remove all
instruments in small towns and few
in big places. Cashton, Westby and
Melvina of the branch, viii be without
service. The rev law says that an OPP
orator cannot work over eight hours
and the railroad companies claim they
cannot get the men it would require TO
furnish small places with two operators.
A telegraph Office will be hard to get
along without, for usually when per-
son wants to send message he wants
to send it badly. Record.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-01

Sash, doors, and all mill work will
be sold at close prices to make room for
our new stock which viii soon arrive.
Call and get prices. Tibbits- Cameron.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
THE UGLY GIRL TELLS HOW
TO HAVE BEAUX IN PLENTY
A Little Ar, and She Just Couldn't Keep Them Away--Now She
Merely Waiting for the Price Of Her Hats.
Not freakish; just "plain."

n KNOW I'm ugy. Not reakdsh; just plain"
I hadn't grown up to my hands and feet when 1 learned that I couldn't
n back my face to play the Ioe game for me-. / overheard mother say to
father: TOO bad por Jane takes after your people in her looks! She'll have
to 90 in for brains. She's too ugly to have a good time"
rs When / asked father later If men ever liked an ugly girl is well as a pretty
one, he said: IF the ugly nj SIS smart enough to make the man feel he's
King Bee she car beat the beauty hands down" eMM
/ ran into the garden % try it on Bert, nx door He shouted ugly mug.
as usual But instead If improving my countnance with a length of Wig
Cling tongue and bawfng back to hin: "Snub- nose, freckle-face!' I sweety
cried: Bert m brother says o. are the best fighter rim school and AN lick
fellows twice yodr size. He said a lot more, only I've got to 90 make fudge.
Want some?' t
Did it work? Did that special combination of vanity and food eer fail
with boy or man?
coat while he punched a boy for calling m redhead.
AT dancing school did teacher ave o bride he boys o take poo Jane
out? Not she overheard mother say What makes that ugly child such
a BELIEF" They were lot On o my King Bee racket. #@
Did I have frat pins and the boys writing m notesin school &c make
just as though my nose didn't soar and my mouth resemble a cash. I didn't
Iprop the WALL either. ~
I early specialized or the shy They forgot to wriggle consciously and
found their tongues 1t wasn't my fault that those tongues soon said, 81 love
you" They we're grateful poor dears that I made their social life less of a
burden.
It's easy enough. Mix jomty, good nature, n o airs and common sense;
stir in unlimited act and real interest; spice with wit, not enough to be
dreaded, omit vinegar n an overdose of pepper, gloss with becoming clothes
and careful grooming.
Most girls think they ares slated for old maids just because the Lord didn't
bless them with soulful eyes ant a straight nose
Forget GU are ugly. Go in heavy for adaptable sympathy and it won't be
the men's fault If vol tune up mo wedding bells for me-"
l could have spoted orange blossoms any time since I was 1s, but I'm
waiting TO Bert to raise coin enough to pay for my hats He's clamored fr
the privilege evers since our fudge days. when I first learned beauty isn't the
only key % hearts,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
HEALTH TORE IMPORTANT TO
YOUR GIRL THAN EDUCATION
Benefits Derived From Algebra Less Essential Than Steady Nerves
and q Good Complexion, Barbara Kent Says in Talk to Mothers.
BY BARBARA KENT,

- EXAMINATIONS will loom up when teachers and pupils return to their
- work next week after The Easter holiday. I want to sound a word
@ of warning to the mothers att this time, which may do some good.
When 1 see a mother forcing her laughter to Cram knowledge 1 feels SAL
at heart.
1t is such a mistakei
There is a period in a girls life when she needs plenty of fresh air and
and that is just about the time that she docs not gel it.
The benefits derived from algebra are not as essential as those which
come from steady nerves a good complexion. Even if a girl does win
a lot If prizes. does hat compensate her in later years for being round-shoul-
deeda and nearsighted from pouring over books at the wrong angle during the
night study? What about that? Issucf education necessary?
Indeed, 1 think l would rather see a girl with a splendid body, clear eyes
and a inc complexion who is qnedncated tina ont of those yellow skinned,
slabsided, scanty-haired specimens Of the higher education who are fit for
nothing than to stand asde n see their healthy sisters live.
These are the extremes usually found among school girls. Why can not
the mother SO arrange the daughters school work that she will find enough
time for beneficial outdoor exercise? Let her W a pair Off roller skates, if posi-
be n enjoy IN hours fresh air fter the regular school hours. The girl
necessity to overHudy for W months before The annual examinations
l am positive that if the school girl will carry tut the teachers instruc-
.uons everyd day she wills still find time o spend a faira amount of time in the
fresh air. If a girl is lot healthy she should b kept from school until she
regains her health. rather than have her worry through the school hoursa and
not accomplish anything in TIT end.
Besides, 1t is so foolish What is ayear lost n a girls education, after ALI?
She only graduates a bit later, n think what a year may mean to her rim the
way If health.
First good health, then hard study--and your girls will grow up a healthy
American women.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
IMMIGRATION.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
If possible, will you kindly inform a
number of your readers the number of
immigrants who have come to the
United States during the past five
years? Would thank you to please state
the three nations sending the largest
numbers. Also please let us know how
many of those who arrived were ac-
cepted and allowed to take up their
abode here. c. o. w.
1.-THE total number of immigrants re-
ceived il 1903 was S57 ,046; in 1904, S12,-
$40; in 1905. 1927, 421; in 1906. LOO. 73o;
in 1907, 1,2S5,34 Italy, including Sicily
and Sardinia, sent the most in 1906,
27S,120, to 265, 13S for Austria-Hungary.
Last year Austria-Hungary led with
33S,452 to 285, 731 for Italy. Russia sent
25S,943 in 1907; England was next with
only 56,637. The total number of alien
immigrants refused admission to the
United States in 1907 was 1S, 064.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
THE RIGHTS OF THE boo OWNER.

/ is time that there should be 10 m common-sense regulations in re-
spect to dogs The city taxes dogs and thus recognizes them a property
Then it authorizes a irresponsible private organization to send out men to
seize this property in the streets and att the houses of owners, and to charge
money for redeeming the animals. TO thousands of ur population the dog
is a beloved pet. He is the payma to of children and to "a he is the
most anecuonate and faithful IF fri ends There is as much sense in an
of a general roundup of men because M are criminals And there Is
absolutely n 10 sense. but sheer brutality, in a regulation requiring dogs to be
Kept confined or taken u chained. But whatever the regulations about
do5a, the city should enforce them, and lot a private organization. The
municipality las n o right to delegate it's police power to any such assoca-
ton, and it may be suggested to owners of dogs seized by this association
proceed against it cviny and ven crfmnany.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
QUIZ wRs7cHsD LEGISLATIVE MACHINERY

If there is m department of the State government IN which there snoui
he order. system and regularity and absolute security from error. it is the de-
partnent in which the laws are made for the people And yet Is In TN M
caI machinery of the Legislature that re find a lack of system a carelessness
and soyenuness UGH as exist in n 10 other department. Men. re employed o
importantd uties who have had no experience in uch work, and
whose onyc credentials consist of the favor of county politicians Merit is lot
looked fol and ability lis not required. Can there be wonder then, that the
legislative machinery is in incapable hands and that tall kinds O. miscarrlages
in the legislative work? Bills and resolutions that have not been passed
are isnorantly certified to and passed N to the Governor Bills that have been
passed. by both houses are lost. Bills in transit between tn w houses dis
appear There are substtuuons OF bills, or amendments arei left out Of bms'
If the introducers of measures did not keep viglant watch these cases ould be
much more numerous than they are. Men who secure appointments In te
organization Of the Legislature generally go to Trenton with 10 idea except
to draw their salaries with a s little effort of work a IS possible They have no
zeal in the performance of their duties. The job is only temporary and they
ae in n o danger of being discharged for incompdency. Whether they do
well OF ILL., their salaries will be paid just the same This is the kind of serv-
ice the public gets in the legislative branch OF the government, and it will
never gcta any better service until the method of employing legislative labor
is reformed
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15

charged %nsurious interest on the money
and that the law. in my opinion, does
not permit such a high rate of interest.
Am | right, or have these loan COM
panies the right to charge what they
want to? What should she do about
the matter in case the company insists
upon her living up to her agreement?
An nswer will greatly oblige
SUBURBAN.
[We think your friend has been
wrongly treated, and would advise
laying the facts before Prosecutor of
the Pleas Mott.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
THE PAPER TRUST INCUBUS.

The International Paper Company, or trust that sits like an incubus on
newspaper enterprise in this country, has $22N0OO of preferred stock, $1zo0oO0ol
of ommon stock and $oOOo0O of bonded Indebtedness. and the value of all
its properties is only $15OoOMO. 1t is upon all this waered capitalization that
the printing business of the country and the people must py interest and
dividends. How the stock water vas created is told in two instances One
paper company with 100000 of capital sold out to the trust for s25O0OO of
bonds and stocks, and another with the same capital received $2OooOO. Just
prior to the formation of the trust the duty on white paper was increased
from SO o Sc. and on wood-pup from $s to s167 The tariff duty is the
sole prop of this avaricious and plundering trust and Congress refuses to
repeal the duty
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
MATTER OF LABOR.

Lady-Yes. advertised for a cook.
What wages do you expect?
Applicant--Ten dollars a week,
ma'am.
LADY, suppose you can furnish first
class references as to your ability?
A~pplicant--No, ma'am. never did
any cooking in my life.
Lady-It seems to me you expect
very high wages for an inexperienced
person.
Applicant-Yes. ma'am. but you see
it will be SO much harder for me be-
cause / don't know how.-Chicago
News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
RsAssRssMENT OF RAILROAD PROPERTY VALUES.

AS the State Board of Assessors has nw members by appointment by
Governor Fort it is Of son interest to see what kind of al assessment the
board will make of h second class railroad property in Jersey City under
the court decision placing this assessment with the State Board. The local as
SCISSORS in 1906 raised the valuations in Jersey City fn$ $40 OO 900 to $4SOOOM.
and last year to $4,000 600, and these assessment we're declared unconsttu-
uonal Beyond all doubt. the State Board will not confirm the assessment of
judgment o unpreiudiced real estate experts the figure Of last yea was by
no means extravagant, for the property involved is of almost priceless value.
Il cannot be purchased at n price. And most of it vas obtained from the
State Tor the smallest fraction of it's present value.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
OPENING OF n BASEBALL SEASON

The baseball season is now inaugurated, and interest in the national game
Will predominate over presidential politics, and State and local The first is
sue Of THE STARS daily sporting edition yesterday as coincident with the
opening games of the major leagues, and it gave the record of Ill thu principal
anne played yesterday The MORNING and EVENING STARS issue six
editions daily, all complete newspapers, and they owe all the important
news general State and local for the twenty-four hours The sporting features
of the twin STARS are unexcened by any newspaper in the country, and
the special evening sporting edition this yer will 10 unique in its interest for
all lovers of outdoor sports and especially baseball +
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
AN Added PLEAsURH o oUR COAST.

BY the approval Of the bill permitting the States authorities to enter into
q agreemen with the Atlantic Coast Railway Company to cross the Sea Gt
amp property with it's line. to make connection with the line south OF Sea
Git. people will be enabled to travel by trolley as far IS Point Pleasant and
Barnegat Bay The trolley will not Tespass IN the camp ground At present
the Atlantic Coast line stops at Sea Grit When the connections are made
summer esidents will be afforded the opportunity for long trolley rides south
eny along the coast and visit places not accessible before except by railroad
This VIII make a nev cham for that parto of the Jersey coast.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
CASE OF UsURY.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star:
VIII you kindly give me some in
formation through your columns in
regard Ia the following matter: A few
months arc a woman friend borrowed
$25 from "a loan company in Newark.
giving a chattel mortgage on some
furniture. In return she promised to
pay back 1920 within eight months at
the rate of s4.65 per month. ] have
told her, that l thought she had been
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
THE mi PLACE.

THAT Mrs. Gossip seems to be at
home wherever she may beI'
well, l saw her in a place yesterday
where she seemed decidedly restless
and uneasy"
"You don't say? Where was that?'
AT home. philadelphia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
HAVE A LAUGH WITH US
OUR TRANSTERRANEAN NAVY.

Admiral Evans's chief of staff says;
THE battleship can go to any part Of
the world if coal is provided
This does away with the old SUPPOSE
ton that water was also necessary
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
sATTLssHlp BUILDING AND UNHMpL DYED LABOR.

If Congress shall comply with the urgent request of III President and a-
thorze the construction of four new batteships of the Dreadnaught class the
workc can be begun his year. rs the Navy Department has the plans ready and
contractors are prepared to carry them out There are many thousands of me-
chanics without employment at the present time, and probably many more will
be idle in In early fall sc the work OF the batteships would be a bon to
labor irrespective If the necessities Of the national defense which the President
SO forsbH presents in his special message to Congress
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
IN KENTUCKY.

"What does the Colonel do?''
well, his principal occupation is
drinking about twelve juleps a day.
But he's been sick for a week. and now
he's around trying to catch up with his
work, "-Yonkers Statesman.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
STRICTLY pLATONIc.

Il knew a woman who fell in love
with a man twenty years younger than
herself"
How very foolishi"
But it seemed a natural thing for
her to do"
s"Seems unnatural to me-"
but you must remember she was
ONLY q ear old and didn't krIpw AIRY
betthr.r
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-15
DID NOT WANT THE CHAIR.

Mrs. Backpay-Good morning, sir.
VIII you take a chair2
Instalment Collector-No, thank you,
ma'am. I've come to take the piano
Philadelphia Inquirer.