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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
RlcH REWARDS FOR AGRICULTURE

The value Of the farm products Of
the United States in 1908 is placed by
Secretary Wilson at S7,778, 900, 900.
That is s per cent on the farm valuation
Of 1923. 633. 1873, 300. To such stipend
Gus figures has the real estate of our
agricultural population risen in less
than century and half! But there
+. is every reason to believe that the next
decade or two will witness a very much
more rapid advance-one which will at
least double the figures attained in the
period named, For an investment in
land, like any other, is more or less
valuable according to the returns it
yields The work Of Secretary Wilson 8
department, and of the state expert
ment stations, has demonstrated that
the average American farm, in 1903,
yielded not more than one-third the re-
turns it is capable Of yielding. Only
here and there among the farmers have
the progressive methods which double,
triple and quadruple crops gained a
foothold. But the leaven is working
The farmer loves prosperity as well as
any one else, and when he sees his pro
Rrossive neighbor making 81 or "a to
every 81 gained by adherence to the
"time-honored way of our fathers, " he
is likely, in increasing numbers, to
throw off his inertia and join the ranks
of the progressiyes. Then his products
viii have value of something like
twenty-three billions, and his land will
be worth three times as much as today.
Which brings as to the point that there
IL no investment to be made today
which has more promising future
than one in American land, whether the
latter be IN the shape of farm, city
lot, or plot of and in village or
city suburb
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

Raising the left arm as high as you
can viii relieve choking much more
rapidly than by humping on the back.
Very freqr 2ntly at meal time and
when they are at play children get
choLed while eating. and the custo-
mary manner Of relieving them is to
slap them sharply on the back. The
effect Of this is to set the obstruction
free so that it can be swallowed. The
same thing can be brought about by
raising the left hand Of the child as
high rs possible. and the relief comes
much more rapidly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
TASTY PLUM PUDDING.
Sc~ to Make the Chief Christmas
Dessert Dish.

SFS~ 10 wake Ine liner christina
Dessert Dish.
The custom OF serving plum pudding
as the most important dessert dish ut
the Christmas dinner has become SO
general in the United States that such
a feast would now be regarded as in
complete without If. 1t should be
made some time in advance. for If it is
allowed to stand for several days or
even for weeks it will he far more de
licious than 1t could possibly be If
made just in time for the dinner
Take one pound Of finely chopped
beef suct, one pound Of stoned raisinS,
one pound Of currapts, weighed after
they have been cleaned and sorted
one pound Of finely grated bread
crumbs, two chopped apples, two
ounces Of minced orange and lemon
peel. the same quantity Of thinly
sliced Citron one ounce of chopped
almonds, n teaspoonful each Of ground
cinnamon ground ginger, grated nut
meg and salt and three ounces of fine
ly sifted -four Mix these Ingredients
together thoroughly. says the pelinca-
toy fer December Then beat four
eggs with half Il pound Of browu sug
ar, add two Wineglassfus of brandy
aud half II teacupful Of milk and com
hne with the other mixture. If too
stin thin by adding Il little more
brandy or milk If too moist add more
breadefumhs Eeat this mass togeth-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
How to Remove Match Marks.

To remove the marks left on the
woodwork rom striking matches take
m orange or lemon cut in half and
rub the marks quite hard for Il min
ut@. Then wipe eff with clean rag
which has been moistened in water
and then dipped in whiting. Rub well
with this rag aud then dry thoroughly
In almost every case the disfgurlng
marks will be removed by this treat
ment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
How 10 Polish Mirrors.

If mirrors are very dull and speckled
the following method is excellent for
polishing them: Take a small portion
of whiting and add sufficient cold ten
to 1t to make a paste. Rub The glass
with warm dry tea with a so4t cloth
then rub little Of the paste Wen on
the mirror and polish dry with tissue
paper Stains and finger marks may
be removed from a locking glass BY
rubbing with a soft cloth wet with al
cohol
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
SIMPLE FAITH.
A 5urly Burglars Confidence In an
Editors Business Aeumen.

Editors Business Aeumen.
A man who admitted that he came
direct from state prison tried 10 sell
10 the city editor of a New York news
paper a weird and startling story of a
missing win which he declared had
been revealed to him by a fellow con
Wet He was a burly fellow with a
prognathous jaw. and he had lost an
eye in battle The mere look Of him
would frighten a timid citizen into
tremors Mr. White, the expert in
criminology. cross examined the man
as follows;
why were you in AuburnE"
"Highway' (meaniug, Of course, high
way robbery
4 suppose you were wrongfuily con-
vi d."
'.Nuh: dey had me right
Such engaging candor made Mr.
white feel that the man was truthful
and he was ereatly disare a.nted when
strict investigation disclosed the fact
thst the story If the missing win WAS
all fictitious The man was disap-
AibAEtNt&s tttfs lt ALE A0lAlE t+t HIS AN-
nance. bat be went away fron the
NEWSPAPER Office IN cheerful mood,
with some remark about better luck
nest tiG8e
\ week later Mr.. White was sum
u'ened to the reception room of the
.4ewsps per, and here he found his
friend, thc hurlF highway his
shoulders Droader. his single eye 8ercer
than ever Bur his visit was quite
friendly although somewhat tiHe,l
with business. He evidently believed
he could rely on Mr. Whites ad
faith aad business aeuia en Fixing
Nir Waite with his clitserlar eye, the
strong srmcd one piuckcd bin Is the
sleeve ever 10 q corner os the room
and there IN loud. LoarSe whisper in
-ulred
Say couldjer do snyting wit g cou-
pie o. watches r. HarE or 5 Weekig
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
How to Wash cbamols Gloves.

Put the gloves on your hands and
then proceed as though washing your
hands in lukewarm water-lather the
hands trather gloves thoroughly With
soap, then rinse-then mop with a
towel Let the gloves stay on the hands
until they start to dry; then hang up
but NOT near the heat rather by win
dow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
The erevitv Of ealEprat.

It was In Eallarat that Mark Twain
found the local language 50 puzzIing
at FIRST the good people Of the place
deemlng life too short 10 dawdle in
their talk
The mayor called on the American
hunorist and lacouically said KIN"
Then when Mark Twain gave hi:d a
cigar he simply said 20
Subsequent inquiry revealed that
these terms were Ballaratese for wei
come" and thank YOU London
Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
HAMBURG Insurance. NOTICE

Town Mutual Fire Insurance company will be
held at the Standings hall, in the village of Coon
Valley, Vernon county, Wisconsin. on the first
Monday. the 9TH day of January, 1909, IL o'clock
a. M. A full and complete report OF the COM
pany's insurance business done during the year
viii be read. Directors for the ensuing year are
to be elected and such other business as properly
may come before the meeting win be transacted.
Dated. Coon Valley. Wisconsin. Dec. u, 1908.
LEWIS o. BRYE Secretary
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
Roosevelt

Supreme court of Wisconsin. in a de-
cision just handed down, holds that the
proprietor Of a saloon is responsible for
the acts of his bartender. If the latter
sells liquor to a minor the saloon license
must be revoked even though the pro-
prietor had given orders to his en-
ployes not to disregard the law. The
decision came in a case carried up from
Mansau.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
JEFFERSON TAX NOTICE

THE TAX ROLL FOR THE TOWN OF JET
ferson is now in my hands for collection. and
] viii collect taxes at the following places on the
following dates: At Sam Potters store at SPRING
VILE December % and January 5; at S. Engebret-
son Cos.store at Esofea. December 90 and jan
uary 26; at Bouffieurs store at Viroqua, December
80 and January g. Is %. 30; at Henry Anderson s
January Is, at j. M Benefits store January %.
l. NJ. THOMPsON. Town treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

The annual report Of Postmaster Ger
eral Meyer discloses a deficit of S16,-
$40, 278, the largest in the history Of
the department, the increase in revenue
having been only half the ordinary rae
of recent years. The chief cause Of
the deficit is the large increase o. the
rural free delivery system, which costs
1874, 361 ASP.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
(From the La Fargo Enterprise ,

Doctor Cohen and Ray Nixon left
Wednesday for La Crosse, with Mrs.
Nixon who will undergo an operation in
the hospital at that place
While working in his automobile
house, DR.. Esch was overcome with
gas. Luckily II H. Rittenhouse hap
pened to come in just in time so that
he helped the doctor to the fresh air
and later took him to his room and by
morning he was around and attending
to business again.
Clarence Yoemans left for Kansas
City, Missouri, where he will make an
extended visit with his parents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
uTICA INSURANCE NOTICE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE an
~ auai meeting of the Utica Farmers Insurance
will be held in the village of Soldiers
Grove, Wisconsin. on January 7. 1909 at 10 O'Clock
a III, for the election Of t7l seven directors and
the ira nsaction Of such other business as may be
properly brought before the same.
L. c. SCHoENBERGER, President.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
NOTICE OF MEETING

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
i thirty annual meeting Of the Shelby
'armer's Mutual Fire Insurance company viii be
held at John Mains hall in the city of La Crosse
Tuesday, the 9Th day January, 1909. at II
o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated at Shelby December Is. 1903.
PETER KIENHOLZ. Secretary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

Prosidcncelccr Taft purposes to visit
tha Panama cPaal soon and at least once
"a year during his administration. He
Graws pretty nearly all that needs TO
be known about The inauguration Of the
york theirs and its progress while he
was secretary of war. and purposes to
know all about Il in the future.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

United States Senator pbtlander &.
Knox, who was attorney general under
Mckinley and Roosevelt. prd opened
up the fight wish the tnists and is
among the very able men Of the coan-
try, has beer selected by Precedent
elect Taft to fill the Office Of secretary
of state, uow so ally filled by EHhu
Root, who will become United States
Senator from New York Mr. Krox
has accepted The call
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

During the years 1901 and 1905 the
fish commission of Wisconsin, accord
ing to the superintendent report.
planted IN the lakes and streams OF the
state, fish fry 90 The nam0er ct Q,03i-
276 in 1897 and lt1, 2&> ooo in 1905, the
kinds distributed being rainbow. brook.
and lake trout wmtUsa. pike, black
bass, pickerel eggs and fry AVID mus
kellnnrc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
Hailed.

Does that young woman hail from
Boston r.
Yes" answered the western youth
thoughtfully that expresses the idea
precisely She halls from Boston
was never before overtaken by such
3 heavy downfall Of intellectual }ee. -"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
TAX NOTICE

~ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
tax roll for town of Franklin is in my hands
for collection Taxes charged therein are subject
to payment prior to February l. 1909, every day at
my store, except January 49, 1863 | will be at
MorhFi's store. Folsom; and January 90, 1909 | will
be in Vroqua. C. B. FoRTNEY
Town Treasurer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

Next 18th OF February, the whole
country will celebrate the hundrcdth
anniversary Of the birth at Abraham
Lincoln All sections, all coors. all
parties viii unite 20 honor tho memory
of the wise patient, brave. kindly.
homely man. There will be Impressive
ceremonies at the birthplace of Lincoln
in Kentucky, where President Roose-
welt is expected to speak,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

" OTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
= undersigned treasurer of the town Of Viruqua
Ill receive AK money commencing December 20,
at one per cert until January 81, 1909 Will be at
Bank of N.loQua on Saturdays, and at Westby on
Mondays CARL 81. FRoILANp Treasurer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
Ricbland Center. Wis
oreosgs ..-.oNn cnalcg aALLor.

UtEO5E5H ty-a.tDN1 AftRtNA bAbL0br
The present law IS far from being
without defects, | believe we viii al
concede, but the question Of makiuR it
more perfect OF complete is perhaps
not so easy.
do not look with favor on the "ae-
cond choice proposition and assign as
my reasons that it will havc tendency
TO confuse the voter. by making q more
complicated ballot. and further / think
that it viii offer 90 tno professional poll
tician advantages that he viii NOT be
SLOW 10 awaiting himself of
| believe that every party should be
permitted d make its own nominations
and should hc protected by law IN that
right. and 10 that end / can see no
vuit objections 90 requiring the voter
to declare himself, ss 10 party, before
offering b. vote
In my opinion candidates shoald be
limited 80 @ certain expenditure OF
money ia primary co:,ests otherwise
the man of small means. 90 matter what
his ability may he. has little show with
his more fortunate brother OF opponent
! believe that tine penalty should be for
violation the disqualification for the
position. d r MAINS.
Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
AMoNc rHE FRA rERNAL BRErHREN

Il was the custom among country
new papers add not few city dailies.
IN ,he olden day, 20 suspend publication
for a day or week on the annual re-
currence of the holiday period. 1t is a
thing much needed in newspaper Offices
60 gather up the odd and ends and be
prepared Z O start afresh the new year.
We observe with feeling q approval,
that the De Soto Argus is this year
taking advantage Of the old practice.
The CENsoR would be glad to do the
same, but instead We give our readers
hfty-threc issues the present year
During holiday season. or for two
weeks. the Lancaster Teller has issued
daily for the convenience of adver-
Using patrons and to better serve the
public with local happenings of this
festive period. The Teller promises the
daily as permanent thing if sub
cribcra and advertisers give il the prop
or encouragement.
The two republican papers at New
Lisbon, the Times and Argus, commence
the new year as consolidated publ
cation Sensible thing to do. brethren.
New Lishonor any other small city can
be better served by one good live local
paper, whore two publications are "a
burden upon the community and a
waste Of energy and expense to pub
l,eher
The Baraboo Republic, like others of
the moderate sized cities and country
weeblios and daihcs, is putting on rea
metropolitan airs. having installed al
typesetting ma,hine as modern equip
mant To It's office. Glad to witness this
evidence Of prosperity The rel uh,ic
under the husthng management OF Sid
end George Hood has token front rank
among country publications in Wscon-
sjn
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
No.. %, Mnnl

Mrs, FIutJcr- Mrs. Crahapple says
her husband kisses her goodby every
morning Of his life Mr. Flutttr-l Of
ten wondered what gave him thar ur
expressions Smart Set.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
Wanted

WANTED-To exchange 100 acres I'M
improved land for city property. A. T.
Forum, Viroqua, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
Lost and Found

FoUND-A sum of money was found
September 5, 1908, in the lobby of the
First National Bank Owner can have
same by proving property.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

Death hangs over thee while thou
Invest while 1t is IN thy power to be
good -Aureiius
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

LOST "A brown mink fur with dark
stripe, on Christmas eve. Finder please
leave with Miss Mae Martin. SILT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
#HAr OUR sEcHBoRs ARE DOING
caliinss from ihs Press OF Surrounding
Towns.
(Frorn the Westby fdmes.)

Mrs. Marie Grimstad. who fell down
cellar last Friday and had ribs broken,
is under circumstances, getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Elsie Myer died Tuesday night
at the age OF rs years, 3 months, II
days. Burial viii ocenr in the Saugstad
cemetery. Rev. Eggan to effeiate.
tFrom the Hiilsboro sentry-E snterprise.l
Miss Ella Field, who has been visit
ing IN the eastern states for soma time.
returned to Hillsboro.
The White Sox basket ball bows
started the season by defeating Com
pany B team of La Crosse. 1t was one
OF the hardest contests ever PLAYED on
the home floor, the score being Sc to
%. 1t looked for a time as though the
score would be very even, but the
White Sox played better game in the
secoud half and went ahead of the Wis
itors thirteen points. The White Sox
played return game at La Crosse last
night, winning out by a score of Ia to
10.
Hlllsboro taxpayers are not rejoicing
very much over the raise in the tax
rate. Talk with some of them who
have paid their taxes and get their
opinion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30

The man whose greatest purpose is
to get even with his enemies keeps
making 90 many ofthem that bis desire
for satisfaction can never be fulfilled
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
Insertions Under this Head 5 Cts
per Line. No AID. Taken for Less
Than IS Cents.
For Sale
For Rent

For RENT-A desirable office room in
the new Ferguson block Inquire of
Mrs. Ferguson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
MUNsos. Editor ana Proprietor.
sIIRscRITTloN -
Nae PRIM.lRY - nIscussfp

The state press and ind yidual writer's
and speakers are discussing with a con-
siderable vigor the matter Of amend
ments to be applied to the present pri-
mary election law at he approaching
session Of our state legislature Amorg
the members Of the two houses who
have responded to invitations from the
Milwaukee Free Press for expression
on the subject the CENSOR finds and
reprints herewith statements from our
senator to-be, Captain James. and As
semblyman Mains.
LEAVES IT 10 THE LEGISLATURE.
This being my first esp rience as a
candidate before the people, | would
not consider myself competent 10 Judge.
/ think if il cannot be improved upon
from what ! can learn, the large ma
jority Of the voters would prefer the
old system have never had any ex-
perience as a legislator. so would not
consider myself competent TO make any
suggestions, but leave It To those who
are schooled IN that line ard ought to
be able 10 get something that would Ice
preferable 20 both voters and candidate
ID q JAMEu
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-30
(From the HillsLoro sentry.F.nte-nri..-l

Miss Ella Field, who has been visit
ing IN the eastern states for soma time
returned to Hillsboro.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
SHOEMAKER FOR BRYAN,S PARTNER

BOSTON,, March 30.-Massachu-
sets is coming out strong with vice
presidential candidates this year. 1t
has it's governor, Curtis Guild jr.,
all ready to run with Taft, If Taft
is nominated, and thinks that
Guilds fine labor record will be a
help to any ticket. Now the demo-
Gratis are to the front with man
to run with Bryan. He is w. L..
Douglas, the shoe manufacturer,
the only democrat who was elected
governor of Massachusetts, in re-
cent memory. Douglas might have
been elected again, but he refused
to take second term.
1t is claimed for the shoe man
that he has many elements of
strength. He began life as a union
operative in a shoe factory, and has
built up the greatest business of it's
kind in the United States by hard
work and high business ability. His
labor record is good, he is effective
on the stump and moreover he has
barrel" He is several times a
millionaire, and if the democratic
party is willing to honor him by CIV
ing him a chance at the vice presi-
dency, it is claimed that he will let
loose at least 100000 to moisten
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
INJURY R0BS FIREMAN
OF POWER OF SPEECH

puddle, engines, horses" and so
on, talking in an unintelligible
manner.
The patrol wagon was called and
the injured man taken to the emer-
gency hospital, where Drs. Roark
and Eikenbary for awhile were nom
plussed by the mans evident per-
feet understanding of what was
said to him. yet saying anything
but words which would form proper
replies. Wilson was put to bed
and then 1t was discovered that he
had sustained a hemorrhage and
blood was oozing from his left
ear This, with the bump on the
back of his head, explained the
strange behavior He had sustain
ed fracture which caused blood
clod to form over the speaking
nerve center of the brain.
Fearing further paralysis, the
emergency doctors, on recommen-
dation of DR.. William l.. Hall, who
was called by Mrs. Wilson, ordered
the fireman taken to st. Lukes
hospital.
Wilson was not yet rational at
noon, although improved, and an
operation may be necessary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-03-30
LABOR AND THE
CHILDREN

A $500 donation to the Home for
the Friendless fund was added to-
day by Col. Ridpath. who is now
in Seattle. He telegraphed that
amount and stated that more would
be forthcoming if needed.
The 10000 club committee Is
gathering up the loose ends of the
campaign for the fund and expects
to have the results In concrete
shape by this evening.
Tonight Sec. Jones will take up
the matter OF union labor contribu-
tons in cash AMI labor with the
Central Labor union and get a def
mite outline of what is to be count
ed on from that source. The sue
cess of the campaign is in large
measure due to the aid and encour-
agement extended by organized
labor
The other day some indignant
citizen called up The Press and
protested that If union labor is per.
mitted to build the new home none
but union mems children would be
permitted to benefit by 1t.
The Press endeavored to explain
that union mems children. by rea-
son of their fathers ability to Sc
cure work at decent wages, were
rarely objects for commiseration OF
this sort, and that union men, no
matter how radical, were not ad-
dicted to the habit of looking for