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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
THE BOY AND HIS MOTHER

THE light of love in my mothers
face made home bright and happy" said
man, looking back tenderly to his
boyhood's days. Her cheerful, con-
tented spirit, her calm way of meeting
disappointments, her charitable way
of judging others, her kind way of
see how to take life She seemed TO
have well-spring of Joy in her heart.
| know now that it came from her faith
in God and her love of all that Is good.
Her ideas of duty were very clear, direct
and simple.
If | had task or duty to do and
tried to avoid it, or put it of, or ex-
cuse myself, she would say, very gently,
Go and do it, and her kind look, her
few but firm words inspired me at once
to do as she said Then | had the
Joy stewards of having her praise and
appreciation. When look back now
| see that it vas her way to go on
quietly, faithfully, uncomplainingIy with
every duty without expecting praise"
watch the Boys Mood
When the mood is in his heart is the
moment 20 talk to boy on serious sub
jects. The words spoken at bedtime are
usually worth more than anything that
has been said during the day Blessings
will follow mothers prayers made with
her boy. In her boys Bible beloved
mother wrote, Let this be your guide
look into it every day, if you have only
time for one verse. Do not read it as a
task, but for the help it will give you
in your daily life, and listen 10 its teach
ings as the voice from Heaven"
AS the Growth Comes
The years from eight to twelve are a
unique period. The brain acquires near
ly its adult size, health is at its best, ac-
tivity IS great A boy begins to develop
interests outside of his home and can
sb-orb a large amount of information
helpful or hurtful Gradually he should
be given freedom as he learns how to use
it. Restraints which have been necessary
during the years of responsibility
should be removed when he is learning
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
8 AN ARTISTIC HOME FOR $4,000

Earneny Of colers
The rooms on the ground floor, which
open out of one another, should have
the trim stained all in one color; like
wise the walls should be tinted in one
color. This uniformity in scheme is
never monotonous and gives refined
and liv4ble effect
In the house illustrated, the two front
bedrooms may be converted into one
bedroom by emitting the partition indi-
Gated by the dotted lines Bedrooms
should always have light and air on two
sides of the room where possible Cross
ventilation of this sort will make the
rooms very much cooler in the summer
time.
Easement windows
Easement windows may be used freely
throughout the hoilse except in the
kitchen. 1t is not advisable to use them
in the kitchen, as there is some difficulty
where the flies gather in large numbers
on the screens. Easement windows
should invariably be built in groups, so
that they may be more easily washeo..
Thy should, of course, always be hinged
ae the side to open out.
This house has been planned for the
housekeeper, that her work may be as
easy as possible She needs her time
for herself and her children.
The BOY and His Mother
Deep. absorbing and tender IN its
yearning IS a mothers love for her
boy. Her all-enfolding, self-sacrifcing,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

Places in which cooveptio0s are held
should Be quiek 70 t1bs sdyHnsase Of dis
are away. ] attended State Sunday-
school conventiod snd watched ito
young Crib -one wish ilfurnsnstsd texts
and photographs Of visys sboys tie
town. and another VIII hsr4 made
stocks and dainty handkerskIefs seii
baskss q bouquets rusds Of wiN berries,
quickly hat h astornded hlm- The
women \ 'ho served the delicious noon-
day dinnsr were besiesed BY people ash
ing for home bread, isfHex, ples
and even cold meats to take back 30 the
In convention time. especially when
citizens help entertain, visitors feel
Obliged % spend money gSpesorsly to
establish a good feeling. When CONVEX
lions ara held there 10 q demand for
something which represents the city L.
seif--yiews, booklets, souvenir spoona.
A boy OF fourteen, a newstssy, took
photographs and wrote a little history
Of his home city. He had q printer
friend make neat little booklets and sold
them for fifty cents to those attending
conventions. Two State conventions
happened to meet in this town during
one month and his stock was cleared
out Now the hotels and stationers Of the
town have his booklets ir regular stock
Ths Summer School Market
Summer schools and camp meetings
offer fine chances for selling small nov
elites. One thing which has always
struck me as being odd is that so few
women who establish themselves near
camps and summer schools think OF lay
ing In stock of useful articles for sale.
| would rather mike and sell good ging-
ham aprons and sunbonnets, and even
ironhoiders aud kitchen utensils, and 10
keep wells, hair-pins, hanJkerehiefs and
notions. than to wear out my soul try
ing to create demand for something
purely decorative.
At a camp station, for example,
there 10 always a demand for coffee
pots, skillets, kettles, tin pals, can
vas, cotton blankets, sheets and cush-
iona covered with good strong material
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

4 Do Eot uneexrAts Drsss
Do not allow yourself 10 wear sss.s
everlasting dark skirt and shirt wait
the business woman's uniform. Do not
underrate the matter of dress when you
set up as merchant. Human nature Is
so constituted that il would rather pur-
chase from a smart shop with smart
looking woman in charge than to patron
Ire sloyeniy, whining woman, nc mat
ter how great the latter's need for help.
DoEt waste Energy
Should you find you have chosen. a
bad place for sales, do not waste your
first summer; pack up and move. For
this reason try and avoid signing lease
which will necessitste your keeping your
booth for an entire season. Rent BY the
week or month il you can. Tell the
agent frankly that your business ven
ture is a matter OF experiment, and you
wish to see how you are succeeding be-
fore you get into very deep waters.
II YOU have si-rcd a lease, and are
positive that your business viii suffer
by your remaining, Try TO sublet your
booth to another tenant or try TO strike
a compromise. Pay jus, amount for
forfeiting your lease and move anyway.
Do not be afraid tc consult a lawyer
70 find out your obligations in a case
ike this, Get wnere you can sell your
wares and gain patronage, if you do
have to lose some money at the begin
ming Of your venture.
One young woman found when she
selected her first place for selling novel
ties that she had made a big mistake.
The place frequenfed by the fashionable
people was a few miles away. She did
not sell an article. ard pouring rain
almost ruised her wares 1T was the
hardest experience have had" she
confessed Il shall never forget my
sensations as sat IN that dilapidated
booth in the rain and not customer in
sight I was about ready to give up and
jump in1o the ocean. Then common
sense came to my rescue. Why, here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

| thought T. This is not at all Lire rot
| to sit down and weep. Be up and do
ing Be man il you are going ints
| business
II got on the next train with my
trunks, left my goods at the statior
while ! gained permission OF the man
saement IF the biggest, grandest hote
to allow me TO sell my goods and pay
the management one-third commission
The next morning the sun shone, my
little table was surrounded by fashion
able folks and my good luck began"
what to Sell
What do women who have these
booths selli II would be difficult &c
describe all the articles sold. For ex.
ample, however, sast summer in read
ing-room on board walk at an ocean
resort ] saw a white-hzired woman a,
busy as she could be selling hand painted
buttons--cua buttons, hst-pins. belt
pins, miniatures and little china novel
ties for the dresser and desk. She had
nothing else, and | presume il repre-
scented her winters painting Probably
she EARNED out" some OF the work, too,
thus helping others.
At another table there we're kodak
pictures, postals, novelties in booklets
and calendars, sentiments" sold by a
pretty young woman who wore a neat
white shirt-waist suit, on which was
pinned a college pin and Christian
Endeavor pin. She had touched up
some Of the photographs with water
colors and was getting what ! eonsid
cred big price for them. In the corner
by the fireplace was a table with laces,
hand embroideries, knitted shawis.
sweaters and sunbonnets This woman
had added some pretty rag dolls to her
stock and sold them out rapidly.
womep's Opportunities MGa-
Other booths along this board walk
had jfgsaw puzzles, handmade jewelry.
chiidren's toys for digging in sand,
rompers. sunbonnets and bathing salts,
Chinese wares, homemade candy postal
cards, shell novelties; there were tea
room and dining-room run by women of
different churches, and many other
booths exclusive Of those run by regu-
lar city DEALERS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
THE WOMAN IN BUSINESS
Making a Little Shop Payl

"VHE rage for souvenirs and gifts,
to take home to the folks"
has made a splendid opening
for women who can make
dainty articles Of almost any descrip-
ton If this line of work appeals to
you, no time is better than me present
to start in il.
First study we'll the thing you make
best and can supply large demand for.
Then study localities. IL you are a
home body, perhaps you can start a
booth in your own town II you have
the wandering spirit, branch out and 20
as far away as you dare You will en-
JOY the change OF scene. the new faces
and new experiences Write to the big
hotels or the management. OF summer
resorts and find out what commission
or rent they will charge. Do not ex-
pect they will allow you valuable space
free of charge They are furnishing
you patrons and advertisement, and viii
expect you TO pay therefor. Spend your
utmost limit on irst-class location.
Look Over the Ground
Preliminary trips are always sensible,
If you can afford them. Then you can
see the situstion for yourself. During
your FIRST summer, keep your eyes open
ana learn which are the most popular
resorts. Locate in big hotels, Hobbies or
reading along board walks, near
railway stations ard IN the heart Of bust
ness districts, rather than in a residence
section. Spend much thought (and as
much money as You CAM on making
your booth or table attractive.
Clean, fresh linen covers. growing
plant in brass bowl or in plain terra
Gotta pot, your wares attractiveiy
grouped and yourself in pretty. white,
fresh suit-this makes for desirable Gus
torn. do not think there is anything
as decorative and attractive as white,
even though it is a bit expensive to
launder If you decide against white,
get pretty, neat law1 or batiste. with
pretty stocks and dainty cuffA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

who had very poor hair, and il occurred
to her that the cause of it might be due
to lack of cleanness of her combs. and
in order not to be obliged to wash them
too frequently she had half dozen or
so and used fresh one every day, her
hair improving perceptibly after she had
inau-tirated this regime.
Never use other peoples brushes OF
combs, not even those OF the family, il
this can be avoided. Hairdressers are
much more careful than formerly, and
are supposed to sterilize all their brushes
and combs before using them for any
one.
Dress he Hair Carefully
The hair may be injured by the man
ner in which il is dressed Any tension
or dragging on the roots is very bad for
it. which accounts for the way il thins
around the temples and at the sides.
After having been done up for long
time in one way, the hair gets tired,
and the style of dressing it should be
changed
If the head is hot and the hair is fall
ing out in consequence, the hair should
not be piled up on the crown. but should
be dressed low, although il is more apt
10 drag when done low IN the neck than
when placed higher on the head
Use Of Tenics
In regard to hair tonics, the kind
should be determined by the condition.
If the hair is very oily. tones made with
alcohol are best, and quiniue is an excel
lent stin1ulant to the hair follicles IF
the hair IS dry and rough in texture, or
fine and fluffy. the hair foiiicles need ap-
plications of grease, and crude yellow
yaseline is excellent for this purpose
X is a mistake TO drag the grease
through the hair, as il makes it sticky.
Apply il only to the roots. rubbing it
into them with the fnger-fips. II has
been recommended TO apply grease by
means OF an oil-can such as IS used in
oiling machines. the long, pointed nozzle
making Il possible 70 reach TIE roots of
the hair and the scalp.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

to the surface by causing an irritation,
which will even give rise to a bIistering.
II used too strong 1t is usually diluted
one-half to one-third of its strength, or
even more il the scalp is very sensitive.
and applied to the roots of the hair by
means of a small brush. Every sther
day is often enough
do not recommend brushing the hair,
for the reason that, unless great care is
taken. the scalp is not touched, and it is
only the hair which receives the stroke.
All treatment to prove OF benefit must be
applied directly TO tie scalp, where are
situated the he'r folIicies. Moreover.
brushing the hair IS liable to drag il
out. The applicatoS of the finger tips
to the scalp, pres lg il and rubbing it
with firm, gentl,, persistent pressure.
is what is best to renew the vitality of
the scalp and bring Jack the blood. which
has deserted the capiilaries and left them
to shrivel
The greatest cause why women lose
their hair is lack of cleanliness. Do not
be shocked when | say that this IS likely
to occur among those who are often de-
scribed because OF their fastidiousness
as very particular" Specialists are
coming more and more to believe that
loss OF hair is occasioned by rlicrobe.
Combs and brushes should be kert scru-
pulously clean.
Many hesitate to wash brushes, fear
ing that the process will spoil them.
Brushes need washing as often as, If not
rrore frequently than, combs. They
should Be washed with soap and warm
water, not TOO hot, and rinsed in water
10 which a little ammonia has been
added; and the secret of preserving the
stiffness CT the bristies lies in dEying
them very quickly.
Keep Combs Clean
Those Who use black combs cannot
sec how very quickly they become dirty
and reuttire washing I have r. a End
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
GT1AR,LEAS r.. .
PLANNING THE HOUSE FOR THE F1OUSEKEEPER

a CEMENT COVERED exte-
~ rior will prove to be very
much more efficient than an
exterior covered with wood.
Although the first cost of cement is
greater than wood, it proves to be
cheaper in the long run.
There are many different kinds OF
surfaces for exterior cement work.
Much of it is wha. is called trough
cast"-that is, the finished coat is COM
posed of small grav., or pebbles coated
with cement mortar and thrown or cast
upon the surface of the building, where
It adheres. Another surface frequently
used is what is known as rough sand
finish.
Rough Sand Finish
In work of this kind the final coat is
cement and very coarse sand applied
with wooden trowel or carpet float.
This leaves coarse granular surface,
very pleasing to the eye Rough cast is
probably more durable than the rough
sand finish, as the texture of the gravel
makes rock-like protecting surface
On small house. however, the rough
sand finish is more tasteful This latter
finish may become checked from
shrinkage. but as the tiny hair lines OF
the checks" do not extend beyond the
surface, such finish is very durable and
the lines do not mar its beauty. The
house illustrated is finished with rough
sand finish on narrow laths, with water
proof building paper underneath to keep
out the dampness
The shingles on the roof and the mar
row bands of wood around the windows
are stained nut-brown. Gray sash, just
the shade of the gray plaster, give ac-
cent to the design.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
THE PRESERVATION OF
THE HAIR
pie Rules for Beautifying womans Chief C.ssrm

n Ar ANY women suffer from ex-
NE cessiye loss of hair When
" ever they comb it it comes out
in handfuls, especially after
sharnpooing A perfect head of hair is
care should De taken to preserve it.
In order to remedy the thinning of
the hair, it is necessary to find out the
reason Those who suffer from thin
ming hair should bear in mind that it is
constitution quite remote from the seat
headache, worry, anxiety, besides the
feet the hair and czrse it not only to
come out, but will arrest its growth.
Another cause is great heat IN the head.
You can readily ascertain If this is the
trouble by feeling with the fingers if the
scalp is very hot. IL such is the case,
use some good hair tonic that has alco-
hoi in it, and wet the scalp with il morn
ing and night.
The most frequent cause of the thin
ming of the hair is defective circulation
of the small blood vessels which carry
the blood supply to the roots. The hair
is not nourished sufficiently, and its
growth is checked. The ultimate re-
suit is shown in the bald spots so FREE
auentiy seen in men, where the os,struc-
ton of the hair follicIes has gone on to
such an extent that the scalp is as
smooth as the back of the hand. To
remedy such condition the blood uprss
be brought back again into ths blood
vessels. This Is dche by p;nching and
,,7aeaanvs,,rx sha e~ain A. 4L.f - all J..
quite red, the redness denoting that the
blood has come again into the blood
vessels.
HsssaEias TIE ssslv
The Yse Of The tincture Of captharides,
which y 20 ofeR Recommended. helps
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

ity toward those to whom it is definitely
due; respect for authority; courage to
bear disappointments; consideration for
others; the sense of how each mist do
his duty for the good of all The most
beautiful characteristics of manly ma
ture are strength and tenderness, and
these are cultivated in the home associa-
tons and through a mothers influence.
A boy should contribute toward the
comfort and pleasure Of everyone in the
home ~ being cheerful, reasonable, cour-
teous, punctual. His mother teaches him
that personal neatness and orderliness
are essentials in home life. She sees that
his own room is an encouragement to
neatness. His tennis racquet, bat, school
books, hat, clothing, or other belongings
are. not to be scattered about, but put
each in its place.
Character Building
Character-buiIding is helped by having
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

Too many rules should not be made in
bringing up boy. Healthy, vigorous
boys are full of spirits and energy and
should not be restrained by perpetual
repetitions of Don't" AT ten or eleven
years of age boys tastes are Tor an &C.
tive life. He usually cares little for
books or study, and cannot be expected
to be very industrious.
He is fortunate if he can have a gar
den, where he can dig and plant as he
pleases. If he has a dog, or chickens,
pigeons or rabbits, his active interest as
well as his affectionate. generous quail
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

how to use his reason and common sense.
In great and important matters that are
of permanent value there should be still
some restraint; in small and transient
matters there should be liberty. When
a boy sees that the curbing of wrong
impulses and the cultivating of right
conduct is the aim N his training, when
he may be trusted to do the right thing,
he is learning to use his liberty.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

xAs Real Inausaos sf the Eons
Home is boys training ground for
the qualities which lead to manliness--
the chivalf Gus protection for those who
are weaker; gratitude, love and generos-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

BE determined ID Succeed.
Remember You Have the Oppor-
tunity - Win or Lose . Gus
tcnsY
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

xrust the Boys intelligence
He knows that independence and free
dom do not mean lack of self-restrsint,
but mean responsibility. He must prove
that he can and wants to be self-reliant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

boy do some little tasks every day IL
useful Sork at housekeeping yard il
order going on necessary errsnds, re.
ievirg someone OF care. A good boy re-
member that home Is not made without
earnest eforts On the part OF his par.
ents, and he must do his share. Hi,
mother sees that his tasks are neither
difficult nor enforced, and thus he is en-.
couraged 10 cultivate glad willingness,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

tiles are cultivated in caring for and
feeding his pets. For boy who lives in
q town interests may be provided in
manual training, or simple industrial
work. He may have his tools and car
pertering II he can make or mend
little things for the house, he will enjoy
being helpful. The old adage concern
ing the work of idle hands should be
In every mothers mind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
xsssaEias u. ss.Iy

The Yse Of The tincture of csptharides.
which q 90 ofeen Recommended, helps
ken IL rasnss @At 4 briggs the HOOD
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Keep Combs Clean

Keep Combs Clean
Those ,gho use black combs cannot
sec how very quickly they become dirty
and require washing have A:end
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-07
UNWILLING TRIBUTES
A Volume of Orations-Each Tribute
to Sovereign.

The Caucasian has been complimented
with copy of handsomely bound
book in which are published the unveil-
ing tributes by LEVEL c. Butler of
Shreveport, and dedicated to the mem
DRY of members of the Order of Wood
men of the World
The feature of this publication is the
collation. of the Head Camp of Jurisdie-
ton N, of the State of Louisiana, of
the addresses at dwellings and of tri-
butes to the departed by Sovereign But
Ter, at different times and on different
occasions. This collation. and publica-
ton is of itself compliment to Sow
ereign Butler which can not be priced
too highly.
In these orations there is presented
in eloquent phrasing the aims and the
purposes of the order, organized by
Joseph Cullen Root of Nebraska, which
stand at the head of fraternal benevo-
lent institutions in the United States.
Already popular and held IN the high
est esteem by the order, Sovereign But
Ter will strengthen his hold on the mem
bership who view with pride this recog-
milton of his ability by the Head Camp
of the State, with the approval of the
supreme authority at Nebraska. The
book should be sought by every mem
Der of the fraternity who may desire
to reach the fullest degree of valuable
information related in eloquent ane
loveful words.
From the book this paragraph is ex
tracted: Respectfully Dedicated to Ms
Honored Father: No Truer Sovereign
has ever labored in the Forests o
Woodcraft."
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-12-07
NO REST FOR THE WICKED.

There can be no rest for the wicked
who would fee to Honduras to enjoy
immunity from arrest as in the past.
With the ratification Of the extradiTion
treaty between the United States and
Honduras, negotiated at Washington on
January IS of this year, it will be pos
sible to reach and to return any embez-
zler, thief, murderer or scoundrel of
high or low degree, who would flee to
Honduras
According to this treaty, embezzlers
and self-confessed criminals who have
fled from the States to Honduras for
safety will remain unmolested. This
section of the treaty referring to the
extradition of criminals will be operat-
i've in the future In keeping with the
provisions of this treaty, Major Burke
can not be returned to Louisiana by ex-
tradition, nor is he likely to return to
Louisiana of his own volition, until he
can be given the assurance of "a white
wash" of the first class.