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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
ALrrrLE SERMON
DELE rnurn Anour cIaAnnrrEs

THE TRUTH ABOUT CIGARETTES
Milwaukee Journal: A reader writes
t. The Journal as follows,
How shall ! break the cigarette
habit which my boy seems TO be form
ing?"
Even a father or mother cannot
break a habit in a child. The actual
breaking Of the habit is problem for
the boy himself II he has been smok-
ing only relatively short time he will
have but little trouble if he can only be
persuaded to make up his mind to stop.
If he has been smoking any great
length of time, and especially If he IN
hales the smoke, he will have more
trouble, but even then he win be able
his will to do il. The duty of the pa
rent is TO influence the boy to want to
stop. There are two things necessary
First, setting good example, and,
second, telling the truth about cigar
cites.
A father who is himself a eiga cite
smoker need hardly expect that eithrr
arguments or the boys mother spiea T.
irgs win have great weight.
The truth about cigarettes and their
coupled with good example. should be
enough. To whip the lad win probably
result only in his smoking in seer t.
He should be convinced that he do IS
not want to smoke,
A great deal that has been writ n
against cigarette smoking is all no :
sense and buncombe Avoid all tina
I Any false argument against cigarette
mill lrv
1 may be sure that il you tell boy any
/ thing that is not true he will discover
I the falsiiv in time and put you down as
4 liar, : as not knowing what YOU
are talking about The result in either
case win be the same. He will lose con
I fidence in you and reject all you have
said, both the true and the false. 1t is
/ dangerous to present anything but the
1 truth 90 anybody, especially a boy. Be
/ SIDES, the truth about cigarettes makes
4 the charge against them strong enough.
1 In the first place. do not tell the boy
! that there is opium IN cigarettes, or
1 that there IS poison IN UnG paper or to-
4 baeco that is not also found in cigars
and.'n pipe tobacco and pipe stems and
4 pipe bowls. There is not Iuvestiga-
I tions BY scientific men show this. There
{ - IbiH0ll, nuA IL - Liz bttiitE IiiAA Is
! found in cigars and other tobacco. Nou
might just as well admit in the be gin,
ming that there would be no more in
jury done by cigarette smoking than by
Icigar and pipe smoking il the cigarettes
were smoked in the same way as cigars
and pipes generally are. The trouble
is that they are not smokedin the same
way. The cigarette smoker who does
not inhale the smoke is rare. And the
great injury is done by the inhaling.
Cigars and pipes are 80 strong that It
is almost impossible for q boy to fall
into the habit inhaling if he sm0kes
them only, The cigarette is much mild
err, so mid that it Ii easy to fall into
the habit Of inhaling In iuhaling, the
smoke Is drawn down into the lungs
The delicate blood vessels of the lungs
absorb a great amonnt Of nicotine. This
| is the process by which smokers get
tobacco heart. Cigar smokers us
ually wind up with one. But the cigar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Enaligh Peers CENT Vote.

Disfranchisement Is one u the pc
culiar disabilities upler which a peer
Of the realm suffers Lord Salisbury
once attempted to secure vote for
HEREFORD and Middlesex. but the re
vising barrister at Hatfield refused the
claim on the ground that time had
given the disability the character Of
law and that peers, by the Jaw of par
lament necessary for the dignity and
freedom Of the two houses, were not
permitted to vote for members of the
house Of commons. Lord Salisbury
took the case to the appeal court, but
as he could quote ''neither precedent
nor authority" he was obliged TO so
back to Hatfield without his vote
London Chronicle.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
oiled Macadam as gain Defer.

During ioag continued period Of
wet weather at Kansas City and yiein-
ity the merits and Disadvantages Of
different roads we're strongly empha-
sized. The dirt roads, though fairly
good in favorable weather, were al-
most impossible IN many places. But
the macadam roads that had been
oiled were in excellent condition Art
er the oil has penetrated the macadan
no amount Of water can affect the
drmness Of the paving. The rock roads
have heretofore been extremely dusty
in dry weather and sloppy and rutty
In wet spells Since oil has been ap-
piled to the surface they remain Psac-
tically the same regardless Of the state
Of the weatbee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

cite smoker takes short cut TO to
bacco heart.
1t is much worse 30 inhale pipe or
cigar smoke, for the amount Of nicotine
absorbed is even greater Many faith
ers, knowing nothipr about cigarette
smoking, have expressed deep satisfac-
ton that their boys have given up ciga-
rettes, while at the very moment they
spoke the boys were inhaling from a
pipe before their eyrs. Arguments
from such fathers does not 20 far.
If you do not use tobacco you may
waste great deal Of time In talking
against ii to boy Take rim to come
level-headed old smoker He can talk
from experience. Naturally his words
will 20 further than that Of father
who does not smoke, or Of mother
who probably knows even less about
smoking. Their take the boy to a
doctor and have the doctor explain to
him the effect of tobacco, especially
when the smoke is inhaled.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Her Advice.

She had a hat like a bayfield, and
sitting in the fifth row of the pit. was
hoping with all her might that it might
attract Mr.. Walters attention and gel
him TO look at her for moment She
fiattercd herself she was looking un.
commonly handsome
The gentle finger of a pale faced
man sitting behind her tapped her on
the shoulder.
please, miss. murmured that un.
fortunate individual. do you mind re
moving your ahem-your hat?"
"Yus, do" she snapped and glued
her eyes once more upon her idol.
Look here miss" persisted the pale
man. Il want to look as wen as your!
"Oh, do yerT' she retorted, turning
round ana looking him straight he.
tween the eyes Then you'd better
run home aud change your facet
London Answers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
An Amlahle vinlinist.

Robert Browning and Joachim met
one evening at a friendly gathering in
London. The vioIlnist had obliged"
without satisfying certain ladies'. who
entreated the poet to obtain from him
another solo. Browning, feeling the
delicacy of his task. discharged it dip
lomatically and spoke. as sometimes
he wrote, so as to conceal his
thoughts, while the violmist. not un.
derstanding. bowed and smiled aud
did not play.
As they left the house Joachim ask
ed, What did you mean just now?"
ooh" said the poet, q wanted you
TO give US some more music"
"Then why did you not come and
say, Joe. old boy give us another
tuner" returned the amiable violinist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
- 60 neth go.

Glow dare yqu come Oh parafe,
exclaimed an Irish sergeant to re
cruit. "befo9e respictible man loike
mesilf smothered from head to foot IN
gralae an pojpeelay2 Tell RE now
answer me wien spake to yez!H
The recruit was ab0lt 10 excuse him
self for his condition when the ser
geant stopped hiul-
"Dare SEE t0 answer me wben puts
a question 70 yez7" be cried LIQUID
yer iyin' tongue and open your face
at yer peril. Tell me n0w 8haf lAyt
yez been d5in' wild yer uniform on
arms m blls2 N0t WORD - III
clap yez 10 the guagdrooa. when
axes yez anything an gen sp1kes III
hays yez tried for ius0lence % yer su.
parloF officer. hut II yez don't answer
wiica question yez TIL have yez pun
ishad for dls1hefience ~, orders. SO
yez see. have yez both waysg Ion
con Family Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
A Disappearing Non.
greasy Skin Cream

Harmony Skin Cream is a
dainty toilet requisite for MAX
ing the flesh clean, clear, firm,
fresh and healthy. 1t will act
to promote and preserve a beau-
tiful complexion and create a
good contour to the skin when
rightly used as a massage.
HARMONY SKIN CREAM
does not stain. Itis absorbed by
the skin readily. Gloves or
other dress may be worn d.
rectly after me Cream is APP
piled. Il has a tendency to
whiten the skin and give a rosy
hue to complexions. Put up in
beautiful opal jars, tied with red
ribbon. Beyond any doubt the
most exquisite package and prep
aration now on The market. A.
). JOHNSON, Druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Cause For Relief.

An Alabama man tells of a unique
funeral GRAFTON delivered by a darby
preacher.
Now, it seems that the habits of the
deceased brother had not been ire,
proachable, to the great scandal of
the worthy pastor of the flock. So IN
summing up the east at the funeral
the preacher delivered himself of the
following:
My brethren and sisters, we are
here to pay our last sad respects to
our departed brother. Some say he
was good man. and some say he
was a bad map Where he has gone
to we cant tell, but in our grief we
have one consolation, and that is-he's
dead. - Harper's Weekly
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Redlam.


The word "bedlam" is a corruption
Of the word Bethlehem" and originas
ed as a synonym for chaos at the time
when the house Of Bethlehem, occup
pied by Il sisterhood Of London, be
came an insane asylum. The treat
ment of the insane in the early part Of
the sixteenth century was not well un.
derstood. ard, according TO the theo
ries then prevalent, 1t was necessary
to frighten the patient out OF his iu-
macy. All sorts of awful eXpedients
were resorted to, among them sur
prise floors" which slipped from under
the feet: surprise baths and fog
gings at the periods Of most severe Ill
ness: hence the nance ''bedlam." Inc
result of incorrect spelling. possibly,
came easily to stand for awful things.
TIE Gladiator.
Do you know the origin of the word
sgladiatorq" Wen tell you:
Marcus Antoqns and his wife wer,s
out one day for a spin on the Adriatic
and Octavia, the mother-in-law, wasi
there The question arose as to wha'.
they should call the new fighters in
the arena, and 0ctavia got so abusive
about it that she slipped and fell over
board. Now, sharks were much larger
in those days, and one was ready,
waiting, with his mouth open. Marcus
rushed to the side inst In time to see
the last Of s mother-in-law. Then,
being overjoyed at the kindness of the
shark. he cried
I'm glad be ate her! Pm glad he
ate her, I'm glad he ate herr
Hence the Kew word for these fight
ers, and MarcAS' first duty on getting
back to Rome WIS to "cail or see 'em. "
because he had a nvw name "for 'em.
London Scraps.
The Orator Scored.
'tHho IS there" cried the impas-
stoned orator, who win lift voice
against the truth Of my statement
Just then a donkey on the outskirts
OF the crowd gave vent to one Of the
piercing .hee-hawsp Of the tribe
The laugh was On the oratg.' for a
moment; but. assuming an air Of tri-
umph, be lifted his voice above the din
TO say. Il knew nobody but an ass
would try it"--London Globe.
The Sheet Anchor.
"ThaI WAS my sheet anchor"-l e.,
my best hope. my last refuge the sheet
anchor Of a ship, which III stress Of
weather Is the sailors chief depend
ence. The word sheet is q corruption
Of the word shote 0hrown outj, mean
ing the anchor thrown OUT IN foul
weather. The Greeks and Romans
sald, .'1fy sacred anchor referring TO
the sheet aueh0g. which was always
dedicated eel
DR.. Ch.--.-. ..l.s..ss, once IN Nat
ional Bank building. Phone 81.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
.rwes . oIorlons vlctory

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn.
A man life has been saved, and now
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the talk
Of the town for curing G. v. Pepper Of
deadly lung hemorrhages. II could
not work nor get about, he writes,
and the doctors did me no good, but,
after using Dr, Kings New Discovery
three weeks, / feel like a new man.
aud can do good work again, For
weak. sore or diseased lungs, Coughs
and Colds. Hemorrhages, Hay Fever.
LaGrippe, Asthma or any Bronchial
affection 1t stands unrivaled. Price
soc. and Sl00. Trial bottle free.
Sold and guaranteed by A. J. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
FOR Children

The safest, gentlest, most pleasant
and in every way desirable bowel regu-
lator for children, as we'll as for adults.
are Rexall Orderlies. They are eaten
like candy. They soothe and ipvigorate
the delicate inteatines, making them
strong and active. They relieve con
stipation and overcome the necessity Of
the regular use Of laxatiyes. If they
don't do as we claim we viii return the
price paid us for them Two sizes, 10c
and 25c. a, j. Johnson, The RexaIl
Store,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

The schoolboys had studied the day
before the first chapter of Acts. par
ticularly the story of the election of O
new apostle. The teacher began by
revising yesterdays work.
And how was Matthias chosen?
he asked.
The brightest boy, to the teachers
bewiiderment, replied, They all jump
ed on him and kicked him"
why" said the teacher, whatever
makes You say that?'
"Well, sir. you told us. You read
out that the lot fell on Matthias -
London Express.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn,
writes: q tried several kidney rene
dies and was treated by our best ply
sicians for diabetes but did not inn
pre-, until took Folcy's Kidney Cure.
After the second bottle | showed inn
proyement, and FIVE bottles cured me
completely. have since passed a
rigid examination for life insurance. =
Foleyis Kidney Cure cures back-ache
and all forms of kidney and bladder
trouble. A. j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Dahl's DrugStOre
q ~ 4 e 4 "A 4 NJ AZ 4 4 4 4 "a ~ ~
The Crime Of Idleness

Idleness means trouble for any one.
Its the same with a lazy liver It
causes constipation, headache, jaun-
dice, sallow complexion, pimples and
blotqhes, loss Of appetite, nausea, but
DIR. King s New Life pills soon Danish
liver troubles and build up your health.
25c. at A. j. Johnson's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
Noted Eoangelist win Lecture Here
~ = = 4


SPECIAL gospel meetings
- will be held at the
Christian church, commenc-
ing Sunday, August the 22d.
Evangelist Allen Wilson Of
indianapolis, Indiana, one
of the leading men of the
Christian church in Amer
ca, will conduct the meet
ings. Prof. Byron Conrad
will have charge Of the
music. 1.-THE Pittsfeld, Illi-
nois, Daily Republican com
ments on Evangelist Wilson
in complimentary manner:
"And Wilson? Wen. Pittsfeld
people Ike him. There is moth
ing Of ? circus, or nothing of a
vaudeville, nothing spectacular,
no dping Of somebS1y else, no
unpleasant mannerisfn, notbir z
sensational, ard nothing cheap
about Evangelist Wilson. He Is
2 man With a message a man
with something TO say and the
ability to say it. He talks like d
eating gun with torrent Of
words that tell Of ideas. He tells
ring than if they were go many
an hour has heard several SER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
How 10 Avoid Appendicitis

Most victims Of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated
0rno Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating the
liver and bowels Orino Laxative
fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and Is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. A. j. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

IF you want 70 save Is to 20 per
cent on mems and boys wearing
apparel, 90 to the Blue Front Store.
The latest, the newest, the most stylish
as well AS the best made
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

II may be more blessed TO give than
70 receive, but the men who live up to
this theory often 60 into the hands Of
"a rnesf4ya1-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
WISCONSIN STATE CIVIL SERVICE
Competitive Examination for Varied Pc.
sitionS to be Held in October

NOTICE. is hereby given that a gem
eral competitive examination will be
held on Saturday. October 2, 1909. for
the following positions.
Architectural draughtsman Estate
University. Open to men only. Mini
mum age Is years. Salaries range from
$75. 90 to 500 90 a month
Assistant chemist in the dairy and
Salaries $50 and 500 per month.
Deputy factory inspectorin the bureau
of labor and industrial statistics. Open
to men only. Preferred age 25 to As
years. Salary $1,000 per annum and
travelling expenses.
Expert electrician in the department
of the state fire marshal. Beginning
salary $1,000 per annum and travelling
expenses,
Family officer and matron in the in
dustrial school at Waukesha. Man and
wife without children, Combined sal
airy $40 a month and maintenance,
Junior physician in the state hospitals
for the insane and Predetermined. Ages
preferred, 2s to 80 years. Salary $500
per annum with chance of promotion.
Local supervisor of dairy tests under
direction of the agricultural college Of
the state university. Services occa-
sional Compensation So per day and
expenses.
Officers and teachers in the industrial
school al Waukesha. Unmarried man
preferred. Salary $50 per month and
maintenance.
Primary teacher (woman) for the
state charitable institution. Minimum
age 81 years. Candidates should have
not less than one years teaching eX.
perience in primary work in a graded
school. Beginning salary $50 per month
and maintenance.
Statistical clerk. Open to men only.
Preferred ages 20 to 80 years Salary
| $40 per month half time; $50 TO $50 per
month full time. Technical training in
statistics necessary.
Teacher guard at the Green Bay re-
| formatory. Age limits 25 to As years.
Salary $50 to 60 per month and main
tenance.
Applicants for any of the above men
toned positions are requested to send
at orce to the state civil service com
mission, Madison. Wisconsin, for APP
| plication blanks and printed informa-
tion. These blanks should be filed out
and forwarded SO as to reach the Office
of the commission at Madison not later
than 1000 a. m. Saturday, September
| 25, 1909
Attendants wanted at the state hos
nital for the insane and Predetermined.
Positions open to both men and women.
Preferred ages Is to 40 years. Begin
ming salaries $40 to SIS per month and
| maintenance with chancp nf Y4roynofin
to $50 and $40 per month ard mainte-
nance. No written examination re-
quired, but application should be made
to the commission. The commission
will issue permits to candidates to APP
pear before local examiners for an oral
| interview.
Also WANTED Cooks, housemaids,
launderers and laundresses.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES.
A general competitive examination
on October 2, 1909, viii also be held for
the position of guard for Waupun pr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

Even an actress may not be able to
make up fol lost time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

Il is good thing that some people
are self satisfied, for they never could
satisfy anyone else.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18
ADDITIONAL NOTICES

A general competitive examination
on October 2, 1909, will also be held for
the position of guard for Waupun pri-
son and for state reformatory at Green
Bay. Salaries range from $500 to S7s0
limits n to Is years. Minimum weight
165 pounds. Minimum height 5 feet Z
inches. Apply to the Office Of the com
mission at Madison for application
blanks and further information.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-18

---D-. Jh.--.-, .4~s4ssss, yiilce ~ MAI
ional Bank building. Phone 81.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-12
STOLE. CLOTHES TO
PLEASE HUBBY

New York, June 12.-The man
who was sent to Sing Sing prison
last week because he loved his wife
so much that he destroyed her beau
ty with acid to prevent other men
from admiring her, has an equal in
Mrs. Mary E. Gill of Brooklyn, who
said after her arrest yesterday that
she had been stealing fine clothes
from dry goods stores so that she
would not lose the affection of her
husband
II have been afraid that my hus-
band might be attracted by the fine
clothes other women wore,' said
Mrs. Gill. "and therefore l decided
that l must wear rich dresses, al
though we could not afford them. -
Many silks and laces and other
fineries were found on Mrs. Gill
when she was arrested. Her hus-
band said, following the arrest, that
he would love her just as much If
she were dressed in rags.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-12
Found in Favor of Watts.

Judge Palmer on yesterday de-
cided the case tried in the courts last
week entitled F. d. Heath VS.. George
Watts. The decision gave the de-
fendant 81 damages and assessed the
costs of the case, amounting to $40,
against the plaintiff. This is the
case wherein F. D. Heath sold to
George Watts, the local contractor
horse for $3.50 with a guarantee
that the animal was a good, gentle
and true one. Watts gave a check
for $50 in payment Of the horse and
agreed to pay the balance In the
course of a couple of weeks. His
first experience with the horse
showed that the animal was vicious
and he refused to make further pay
ment. Heath sued for the amount
due but Judge Palmer held that the
horse had been misrepresented and
allowed Watts damages to the am
cunt OF 81 and assessed the cost to
the plaintiff. Heath. In the mean
time Watts still has possession OF
the horse. Martin & Barrows rep
resented Heath, while 8. D. Crit
fifth was attorney for Watts.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-12
Presbyterian Church.

The Children's day service by the
Sunday school occupies the morning
hour. An offering for the purpose
of establishing Sunday schools in
neglected places will be received.
Hymn 255.
Scripture Prayer.
Prelude, "The Kidnapers of Our
Children in Wenatchee," by the pas
tor
Hymn Ell.
Offering.
Rev. w. S. Holt, D. D., will preach
the sermon.
/ Hymn 81.
The Brotherhood Bible class will
study Gideon. All men are invited
to remain.
Christian Endeavor at o'clock.
Topic, "The Noble Life OF Frances
willard" Leader, Ira Collier.
Mrs. Crowl. Mrs. Lodge and Mrs.
Duff will be hostesses for the Ladies'
Aid on Wednesday, June 16. A full
attendance is desired. A few more
comforters to tie. Come early and
bring your scissors and thimble.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-12
Play Ball at Leavenworth.

The local ball team will play 6
return game in Leavenworth tomor.
row afternoon. The Tacoma DRY.
ers," one of the best ball teams OF
the coast, the members being picked
from the various amateur clubs OF
the cities of Tacoma, Seattle and
Olympia, passed through here last
night on their way to Waterville
where they will play five games with
the Waterville boys. 1t is expected
that games with this team will be
arranged for here later in the week,
after they have concluded the Wa
terville tournament.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-12
helped in reducing prices by the fact
that 1t now costs less to import coal
than heretofore.
G. y. Pays $500 to Uncle Sam.

- - = ~4S WV ~ Sss~AC NsAAk4s
Through Forest Supervisor Sylver-
ter we learned that the Great North
ern Railway company recently paid
to the government something over
$4,000 for damage to the Wenatches
national forest for the year 1908.
The damage occurred along the line
OF the road between Leavenworth
and the tunnel where the passing
engines set fire to the forest In 3
number of places, causing damage
estimated at the above amount. The
estimate was made by Mr.. Cleator.
who. until recently. was connected
with the local once. and covers tho
damage to standing merchandise
timber. as we'll - the young growth.
This II probably the first instance on
record where q railroad company
has paid for damage done to the ma
tional forest.-Echo, sLeavenyorth.