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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
Beware of Narrow Tires.

Where the soil is stiff or loamy 1t
pays to use the split log road drag
after 1t rains and before the ground
dries hard. Nine-tenths of the country
roads could be made into splendid
thoroughfares by the proper persistent
use of the road drag and wide tires.
Wide tires alone will keep a loamy
road in fairly good condition with just
one scraping in the spring to round up
the turnpike. Sandy roads are a much
mole serious problem, but sometimes
surface of clay will soon mix with the
sand to form hard track. and wide
tires will keep it hard and smooth so
the rainwater will run off quickly to
the sides. but narrow tires will ruin
such a road surface quickly by cutting
ruts to hold water. 1t would be diff
cult to invent a wo,S implement of
destruction, especially on roads that
are inclined to be sandy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

A novel proposition has been made
for the Identification Of the highway
between Thermal and Coachella, in
California. distance Of three miles
The waste waters from the Coachella
Ice plant are diverted along this high
way and extend almost 10 Thermal be-
fore they are absorbed by the soil.
says the Los Angeles Times. The
proposition Is now made that fig trees
be set along the highway. on the water
ditch. where they would be kept grow
Ing by the waste water. Within a
year these trees come into bearing, and
the three mile highway. lined with
bearing fig trees. would not only be a
most attractive drive but might be
made to Yield u profit for road in-
proyement
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
Good Road Aaitators.

Women have been found to be active
workers In the matter of agitating
good road movements. They not only
work to get hard roads, but adopt
measures to preserve the natural beau.
" of public highways. Within the
last few months the Tuesday club OF
st. Charles. H.. planted $50 ornamen-
tai trees along two miles of the Fox
river road Not long since the Kane
county women, who are auto enthu-
siasts. raised over $1,000 be selling
spoons, aud 1t all went TO the improve
ment and preservation of natural fea
rures of the finest auto drives in iii
aois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
SPLIT LOG DRAG EFFECTIVE.
Heavy Rains Give implement Fine
Chance to Prove Itself.

The heavy fall Of rain that the Red
river valley and northern Minnesota
experienced recently proves beyond
doubt the extreme efficacy Of the split
log drag as Il good roadmaker. The
streets Of Thief River Falls and many
Of the rural highways leading into the
city have been consistently worked by
these drags for two years. The re-
suits were most apparent and strik-
ing the other week, Just following the
heavy rains.
In spite Of the amount Of traffic
that the streets Of Thief River Falls
carry daily, they are In excellent con-
dition, nicely graded and as hard as a
paved street, The country roads that
have been dragged for two years are
as passable as during the driest sea-
son in summer, while the roads that
have not been worked by the drags
are almost impossible.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
success ef prison Labor on Roads.

After a tria! ri eleven weeks the EN-
pl1yment OF coayIcts and local prison
ers at highway hCillirg ia the Pana-
ma canal guCc IS said by the division
Of municipal engineering to have
passed the experimental stage. accord
ing to the Canal Record. which recently
reached Washington. Three distinct
ends were ia view In the programme
submitted by the special committee on
the employment Of prisoners. which
was approved last February. The first
OF these was the Improvement Of the
prisoners condition: second. the open
ing up to Development Of the fertile
valleys Of the canal zone. and. third,
reiInbursln= the government fer the
expense Of maintaining It's neDal SIS
TEN. the1attsr view having been iusti
.-s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
RX InfnrencA

The magistrate looked severely at
the small, red faced man who had
been summoned before him and who
returned his gaze without f1inching.
$50 you kicked your landlord down
stairs?" said the magistrate. did you
imagine that was within the rights of
a teLant?'
I'm brinau-ny lease in and show It
to you," sa~sA he little man, growing
still redderF Tand I'll wager you'll
agree with me that anything they've
forgotten to prohibit in that lease l
had right to do the very first good
chance got."-Youth's Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
ruturity.

Time, n. m Voice outside second
story window:
Help. Hello. Jane, Gitme outa
thish"
Voice inside window. YEARLY Tom
ME. 60 get the extension ladder
and the ironing board and make a
bridge TO the tree. Your father would
90 to the club In his airship tonight
and he's been Topping around In cir
Gle for a half hour and now has llgated
IN the tree Tel him nor to try +
walk on &he plank 70 crawl, and not
10 try 70 bring the airship In the win
dew."-BuEalo Times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
prxan,s Precinct Republican.

At the recent primary election In Ne
braska Lancaster Precinct No. 4, In
which IL located Fairvlew. the voting
precinct Of W j. Bryan, cast thirty five
Republican votes and twenty-six Demo
cratic The same precinct last fall
cast forty.three Republican votes ana
thirty-fve Democratic. Democratic
l1ss Of sligntly more than / per cent
When Mr. 7ryan lived in town he reg
istered in Precinct A Of the Fifth Ward.
polling rln'N which usually could be
depended upon to vote about the pro-
portion Of three Republicans TO one
Democrat Az the time he removed TO
Fairview hS remarked jocularly that he
was going to a community where the
nolitlca Division was more even and
he hoped in time so to reform lancaster
No rs to make J. yeer around to his
way Of thinking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
PREVENTIVE OF DUST.
Calcium Chloride Tried on a Road In
Washington.

%aiCtnFn (ntOFi1C tNSaA
Washington.
officials of the agricultural depart
ment have made experiments with the
use of calcium chloride as dust pre-
ventive, anG the tests were attended
with great success. A stretch of road
In the CT, Of Washington was select
ed for the trial. and in preparation for
the treatment all dust and dirt were
scraped from the surface of the road
way. solution was prepared by mix
Ing 300 pounds of commercial calcium
chloride granular, containing 70 per
cent calcium chloride and % per cent
moistureJ with 800 gallons of water
In an ordinary street sprinkler, care
being taken to agitate the liquid thor
oughly before applying II to insure
uniform solution. II was then applied
from one sl,rinkllng head, the sprin
kler passing slowly back and forth
over the road TO facilitate the com
pe;e absorption of the solution.
Each application consisted OF 90
gallons over an area Of l,5S2 square
yards. ar 0SS gallons per square yard
A marked Improvement In the condi
tlou OF the road was noted at once
aud after the second treatment 1t wa
necessary to repeat the operation only
at isolated spots The use Of the wa
ter wagon. which had before made
regular trips over the road. was aban-
doned as unnecessary, The texture Of
the road surface was completely
changed after the application Of the
calcium chloride. Before treatment
raveling was excessive in spots, and
the whole surface seemed loosp,y Snit
together. After the second application
this condition changed, and the road
surface became smooth, compact aud
resilient.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
TRY H. w. Bankers Cough Rem

Try H. w. Barker's Cough Rem
edy. It cures. At all drug stores.
Yes, Chas. S. Slack & Co. sell the
Great Dain" line of shelters, hay
leaders, side delivery rakes and hay
presses.
The latest in necklaces, bracelets,
lockets, fobs, combs, scarf pins, rings,
waist sets, and brooches can be found
at Sam Lillis', jeweler.
Watch, clock and jewelry repairing
is my speciality. | guarantee all my
work and take extra care of all articles
left in my charge.
-Chas. S. Slack & Co, have just re-
ceived carload Of manure spreaders,
and farmers are buying them fast, be-
cause they realize there is no machine
that pays the farmer as well as good
manure spreadcr.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
After a Struunle.

An angler returned at eventide laden
with single piscatorial burden Of a
size and weight which ought to have
instantly commanded the admiration
and respect of his wife.
But she looked upon it with cold
and unenthusiastic eye when her hus.
band slammed it weightily down upon
the table with a triumphant:
There. Maria. what do you think
of that for catch2 And the terrific
struggle before | landed IL you'd hard.
ly believer
"Oh, yes, / would" said Maria icily.
Il witnessed the disgraceful haggling
and bargaining which went on for half
an hour outside the fshmonger's be-
fore he and you came TO termsw--Lon.
don Scraps
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
For Sale

FoRSALE Pure bred Berks shire swine.
20 large young sows, March and April
farrow, 8 two-year-old sows; boars,
April and May farrow; 2 yearling
boars Can furnish pairs not related.
viii 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, 1908-12-02

For SALE-s0 acre farm, 35 acres
under cultivation. Soil black sandy
loan, we'll adapted for tobacco. 1mile
to school, miles north from Augusta,
20 miles south of Eau Claire. Price
$250O.O0. cash payment $4,000. balance
on easy terms to suit buyer. Must be
sold. A good bargain for the right
party Robinson & Rowland, Chippe-
wa, Falls, Wis. 1885,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

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, 1908-12-02

l. H. f. Packard. Cashier Of the above-named
bank do solernnly swear that the above statement
ia true 10 the best of my knowledge and belief
H. E. PACKARD. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this End
day of December 1908. S. X. POLLARD.
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest: II. P. PROCTOR, H. p. PROC
TOR Jr W. S. PROCTOR Directors.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
Value Of Thorouoh Road Work.

Though It rains there nine months
In the year British Guiana's roads
have been so well built that muddy
1r,e seldom If ever fe found
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
RESOURCES.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, / a..
County Of Vernon. %

|. VIM F. Lindemann, Jr.. Cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the forego-
ing statement is true 10 the best Of my knowledge
and belief. WM. +. LINDEMANN, JR., Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before this End day
of December 1903 G. J. SMITH.
Notary Public.
Correct. Attest: H. LINDEMANH. VIM F. LrNDE-
MANN, JR., Directors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

ION my knee legged her for Q
kiss" And what did she say?" Told
me to get up and be practical Louis.
vile Courier. Journal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

First Smokcr-Yes, I tell you a clay
pipe is the thing.
Second Smoker-Weli. admit there's
one great advantage about clay pipe
When you let IL fall ON the pavement
you don't need TO bother about picking
the blamed thing up again.-Manches-
ter Guardian
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
BANK STATEMENT

DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL Bank Of Viroqua located at VirOqua. State of
Wisconsin. at the close of business on the 9th
day Of November, 1908. pursuant to call by the
Commissioner of Banking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

For SALE Cheap. 100 acres, about
80 acres cleared; two dwelling houses;
two stables; granery, two stories, lex
&c; wagon shed 13x26; stables 8x26, all
three under one roof; tobacco shed 26x
60; two cisterns; hen house 8x36. En-
quire of Butt & Butt, Viroqua. or NC.
Weeden, La Fargo.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

For SALE Farm of ITO acres, 100
under cultivation, good house, barn,
granary and well. Liberal terms to-
responsible party. For particular ad-
dress Clous Peterson, Route 4. Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

For SALE Box ball bowling alley
viii be sold cheap Inquire of Adolf
Hauge, Coon Valley, Wis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
WANT AID. COLUMN

Insertions Under this Head Cts
per Line. No Ad. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
BANK STATEMENT

DEPOT OF THE CONDITION OF The
II First National Bank, at ViroQua. IN the State
Of Wfscousin at the cLoss Of buatnsss, Ho7srnbsr
n 1RrS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

For SALE-Five acres of land in
Chasetown, coed house ard barn. For
particulars inquire of Kunt Moseng.
1926.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
HOLIDAY OPENING
-AtLINDEMANNS'-
Saturday, December 5th

THE public cordially invited visit on this
date inspect offerings and selection OF Useful Ho
day Gifts Many OF the lines that will be shown are exclus
i've with and throughout the entire display you no.
tce the high grade of qualities and of designs
patterns ion Saturday, will place sale Five Dozen
1Onch Art Plates mounted carved gilt frames IA inches
square, making most beautiful copy of the famous
pieces The selection of subjects contained in this assert
ment is that we fel will be greatly appreciated SO
and at the price the buying will be rapid Saturday wv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

CLARIssA:
Don't get discouraged. Order sack Of
Gold Medal Flour. MALINpA.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
Wanted

WANTED To exchange 100 acres IN
improved land for city property. A. 7
Forum, Viroqua. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
Far Re-,

For RENT House to rent Inquire
of VIM. Webb.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

For RENT = An all improved farm of
Minneapolis and eight miles south Of
Atwater, Minnesota. Good buildings
we'll etc Soil No. l. 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
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-17

committee drafts of three bills. which
were introduced later in the day. One
is TO regulate the establishment and
maintenance of private hospitals and
asylums in the District OF Columbia In
their letter transmitting this proposed
measure, the Commissioners call atten-
ton to the existing law. and say that
while the Commissioners are directed by
present legislation to require all private
hospitals here to obtain permits. yet no
means are provided to enable the Commits
sioners to do so. nor are any conditions
specified as necessarily precedent to the
issue of a permit. Moreover. no provision
is made for the revocation of such permits
as may be issued. They think this evil
should be remedied.
Another bill is to amend the act to regu-
late plumbing and gas fitting In the Dis
trict. The Commissioners provide TO- in
creasing the license fee frfom 500 for an
indefinite period to $500 for term of
five years. In their letter the Commits
missioners complain that some plumbers
perSistently violate the law. and that
there is no way now that their licenses
can be revoked.
The third bill provides for the extension
of Girard street northwest, westerly from
it's present terminus to 18th street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-17
D0lL|vER BILL OPPOSED
SENTIMENT AGAINST SCHOOL
REORGANIZATION MEASURE.
Supporters of the Board Of Educa-
tion Interest Their Friends
in the Senate.

Strong objection to the passage of the
Dollfver school reorganization bill for the
District Of Columbia developed In the
Nebraska chairman of the subcommittee
which reported the bill, tried to arrange
for it's consideration after Senator Stone g
currency speech tomorrow. NOtwith-
standing the fact that Senator Burkett
has been doing much missionary work
In behalf Of the measure. Senator Nelson
of Minnesota, who is said to be deter
mined to defeat it if possible. insisted on
objecting to giving unanimous consent
for the order desired by Mr.. Burkett.
The bill Is now on the calendar under
rule TX. which means that 1t will not
come up for consideration in the regular
course of business unless everything on
the calendar under rule VIII is disposed
of some day before o'clock. as we'll
as all OtleD bills ahead of it under the
other rule. This is not likely to occur
very soon. and therefore it is possible
for one Senator to greatly delay con-
sideration OF the bill. unless the Senate
should vote to take 1t up under a sus-
pension of the rules.
1t is believed at the Capitol. that not
withstanding the practically unanimous
report of the District committee on this
bill, there Is to be a determined fight
to prevent its passage, In other words,
it is much less likely to pass today than
it was several weeks ago. the reason for
the change in the situation being. it is
board of education. regarding the Dolliver
bill as a chancellor measure" have in
terested their friends in the Senate to
take up their cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-17
MAY TAKE TIME OFF.
Officers Doing Desk Work to Be
Given Opportunity for Exercise.

In order that army officers on desk duty
in this vicinity may get in condition to
endure the forced march of ninety miles
at the rate of thirty miles day, to which
all will be subjected next summer. they
are to be given time off in the afternoons
to practice horsemanship and get in train
ing Officers on duty at the War Depart
ment and it's branches have received
copies of the following circular. issued by
Acting Secretary Oliver. with approval
Of the President:
In view of the sedentary nature of the
work falling to army officers on duty in
Washington, and the liability of nearly
all of them to be ordered upon short
notice to field duty. the Secretary Of War
has decided that opportunity for physical
exercise should, when practicable and to
a reasonable extent be afforded them To
this end he directs me to inform you that
you are authorized to permit your assist
ants. when not Incompatible with the
proper discharge of the business of your
department, either TO leave the Office for
exercise, an hour before the usual closing
time in the afternoon of each working
day, or to be absent for the sa me purpose
an entire afternoon. from time to time
not exceeding two afternoons i'm one week
for the same officer-the choice between
the two methods to rest with the indi-
vidual officer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-17

OTTAWA. Ont. February Thames
Bryce. the British ambassador at Wash
ington. and Mrs. Bryce arrived here at
noon. They were driven straight to Gov
ernment House, where they will be guests
for a week.
AS Lord and Lady Grey are in mourn
ing there will be no public functions at
Rideau Hall. but there will be several
dinner parties. to which Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier and some of the other ministers will
be invited to meet Mr.. Bryce.
The subjects which Mr.. Bryce will dis
cuss while here include the international
waterways and the fisheries.
On the 25th instant Mr.. Bryce will ad-
dress the Canadian Club. in Montreal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-17
Increased Estimates in the
Face of Opposition.
LIKELY BUILDING PROGRAM
Believed the Country Will Adhere to
the Two-Power Standard.
AN ANSWER TO GERMANY
All of the New Ships Will Be Better
Than Their Predecessors Of
Like Glass.

LONDON. February 17.-In view OF
the threatening attitude of that section of
the radical party which advocates reduc-
ton In ornaments there has been much
speculation as to whether the government
will persist in the determination. reached
to submit increased naval estimates to
parliament.
Those in position to know say they will
and. backed by strong public opinion. will
be able to carry them through without
difficulty
What these estimates provide for in the
way of new construction is another ques-
tion that has been much discussed.
A naval officer who. while not admitting
the possession of any inside information
is. nevertheless. well informed. gives the
following as the probable program:
Probable Program.
Three armored vessels on the improved
Dreadnought type: ships that will embody
many changes. devised after. the thorough
trials through which the first of this
class has passed.
Two cruisers, improvements on the old
Edgar class; a heavily armed, we'll pro-
tected ship.
Six smaller cruisers of the Boadicea
class. $500 tons, with a great radius OF
action, ena abling them to remain at sea
for long periods whether engaged as par
ent ships for torpedo craft or as scouts
or dispatch boats.
AT least twelve torpedo craft. the ma
jOrty Of them of the tribe class, two of
which, the Tartar and Ghurka, recently
ran their trials with such success.
There also will be provision for addi-
tional submarines. but about these the ad-
miralty maintains the greatest secrecy.
Annoyed at Germany.
This is not looked upon as a complete
answer to Germanys program. That,
naval men say. will come next year. even
the critics OF the policy of the admiralty
admitting that the start England has Sc
cured will enable her to maintain the
two-power standard without rushing
work during the coming fiscal year. Be-
sides, the delay Of twelve months will al
low her to learn something of what other
powers are doing, and then "gO them one
better" either by outbuilding them or de-
signing a ship that will be a great i'm
provement over those now being con-
structed.
Germany's refusal to agree at The
Hague to the proposal to prohibit the
placing of floating mines has caused Brit
ish activity in still another direction.
Heretofore this country has had but two
mine-laying vessels. Since The Hague
conference adjourned work has been be-
gun on the conversion of three second
class cruisers for this purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-17
COLD HELPS RACERS
PROGRESS OF THE NEW YORK
TO-PARIS RUN.

BUFFALO, N. Y, February 1.-the
Italian car driven by Antegio Sitorio ar
rived in Buffalo at 5:45 this morning and,
after short time spent in a garage. de-
parted for Erie; Pa. it's occupants
under the impression that the two cars
preceding it had continued on their way
west. An effort was made to overtake
the Italian by telephone, but without
avail. After a conference 1t was decided
that the French car driven by St-Chanray
and the American car should proceed to-
day, and the French departed at IL o'clock
The American car will leave at 8 o'clock
this afternoon.
After the freezing weather of yesterday
and today it is expected that the roads
will be found in fair shape.
Germans Are Behind
ROCHESTER. N. Y. February 1.-THE
German car in the New York-to- Paris
automobile race arrived here at 12:45 pm.
An accident near Canandaigua delayed
the Germans several hours.