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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
A SUBSTITUTE FOR COAL
Something About Americas supply
Of Peat and It's Possibilities.


Of Peat and It's Possibilities
Washington Letter to the CinciJ-
natl Times Star-There's SSs,OOO,-
100000 worth of peat lying undeyel-
oped in the swamps and boys of
this country. It's bound to come out
sooner or later, if the conclusions
of the experts of the United States
geological survey, who have been in
vestigating the matter, are to be
accepted
They are hopeful lot, these ex-
perts. They scent wonderful posi-
bilities. Cities and towns may in
the future obtain their light, heat
and power direct from the peat
boys, There's enough peat to sup
ply the country on the Dakotas. Min
nesota, Wisconsin, Michigan. North
ern Iowa, Illinois. Indiana. Ohio,
New York the New England states,
New Jersey, Virginia, the Carolinas.
Georgia and Florida, they say.
Roughly estimated at So ton.
there's $3S,OO0,0o0 goo worth in the
country-more money than is repre-.
scented in all the stock. property. I'M
plements and buildings owned by the
farmers of the United States.
Professor Charles A. Davis of the
geological survey has been in gen.
eral charge of the Investigations of
the eountry's peat resources, which
location. but also its various uses.
Professor Robert II. Fernald, who ~
sisted Europe to study the uses of
peat. He returns convinced that
peat viii soon be extensively used
in the United States. In Sweden he
found that the engineers placed the
power plants right in the peat bogs
and from there transmitter the cleo
trio current to the surrounding towns.
Professor Da lis says that expert
mocts have demonstrated that peat
as fuel Is nut little inferior to
many grades OF soft coal now on
the market nd superior to some in
the quantity of power gas produced.
81 believe the day is coming soon.
he said when cities located near
the peat bogs and away from the
coal fields win obtain their power
and light from peat With the coal
supply being used at a tremendous
rate, peat will become an important
auxiliary fuel and one that viii pro
long the life of the coal itself And
the by-producfs OF peat are OF great
value, including coke, oils, paraffin
wax, phenol, asphalt, wood alcohol.
aoetic acid, amonium sulphate ana
eombustibie gases of good fuel val
ne. Peat is also useful as a substi-
tute for wood especially IN the man
ufacture of paper.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
The Bear and the PrOspeetor.

The best bear story / ever heard,
states writer in May Recreation,
was told me by an amateur pros
pector who might have stepped out
of comic weekly. He had made a
big trip in the Siskiyous, the great
est country for bears in America to-
day, with no weapon save a nickel
plated miners pick,
Have you seen much gamer 1
asked
None at all" he replied, in his
dry falsetto.
mo bear!" | exclaimed, knowing
he had come right through Bear
Camp.
oh, yes" he returned. quite so.
Now that you mention it. dare
say that is what it was. Didn't oc-
cur to me, you know. was so very
angry, don't you see. took no
pains to identify the brute"
Why, what did he do to your"
What did he do? Why, nothing,
of course. You see, the little beg
gar ran and climbed up a stump.
And he wouldn't come down so
could obtain a decent photograph
.ot him. Sat up there hals a day,
fifty feet from the g'ound Then
his legs got tired holding on, i'm
agine. for he started 10 squeal. And,
do you know, the brute mus; have
given me away; Tor pretty soon his
mother, suppose 1t was. came hur.
Irying up and had TO clear out.
-Four times as big as he. she was,
assure you.
Did you rum" asked, laughing.
oh, not at ALL Not at all" said
he. But still thought II best not
TO remain" He paused and stroked
his stubby chin refiectively.
BY Jove!" said he, finally How
very interesting, should have
thought 10 photograph the old one
she looked quite savage don't you
know"
Such picture would nave been
Unique, 10 say the least replied
Quite So" said he.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleases
20 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 ours
In all Its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure IL the only positive cure now
being constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Hairs Catarrha
Cure u taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. merely destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing its work The
proprietors have so much faith in fits cnra.
Nv, Nv, powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that II falls 10 cure
Send for list OF testimonials.
address +. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo. O.
Sold By all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
Frozen Ginger PUDDING.

Make rich smooth custard from
one quart milk, five eggs, three heap
ing tablespoonfuls Of sugar Add when
quite cold one quar- of sweetened
whipped cream, few drops OF vanilla
and one scant pint Of preserved gin.
ger syrup. Turn into a chilled
freezer and when half frozen pour in
half pound Of crushed macaroon
crumbs that have been soaked in
sherry, one and half cups OF chopped
preserved ginger. little candied
arrange peel and freeze TIL firm and
creamy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

Owner Of Spartmenthtmse- What?
Ten ton Of coal gone In less than two
weeks? Suffering landlords! Explain
Show me-
Janitor (meek'y) -You see, sir a
week ago ! engaged good. husky
assistant and didn't discover TIL to
day that he was formerly s6cker on
an Atlantic liner Puck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

Flfty-six thousand Chinese are
resident in the Philippines (about
$4,000 in Manila.) The net gain in
Eve years has been 1854.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

CLASS f7-EDUcATfoNAL
n. L. Gardner, supt.
Rules
No charge viii be made for making
entries
Specimen q penmanship must be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

$50 Strawberries :. Is so Is
ss1 Tomatoes ..r 70 so rs
Greatest variety OF fruits and vege
tables raised in county and canned by
exhibitor, first, - 90; second. LOO;
third, SOC not competing elsewhere.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
CLASS t5-PHoTocRApAs

SAG Six best photographs by any per-
son, view to be some part OF
the fair on one of the big days.
All photographs offered to be
property of the society. Or
ficers of the society to be
judges of the same. Photos
to be not less than SKI Inches.
In gatd-first, IS 90; second,
SO. 90.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

Free TO all
1853 Best primary
exhibit by
any one grade 90 ! 90 so
764 Best railroad
zap Of Wis.
showing prin-
cipal rivers.
lakes and
cities ..... 1 90 rs so
765 The County Superintendent viii
give a book to the pupil who
writes one of the best five
letters to the American Book
Co ordering a library book.
Letter to be written at the
educational booth during the
Fair. Letter paper. envelopes,
pen. and ink will he supplied
at the booth
766 Best sand table
display by
any school
Children to
make repre-.
sentative
things used
in display. So 90 So 90 81 90
767 Best school dis
play of Man
ual training
work ..." 90 5 90 90
76S Best school dis
play of do
nestle sci
enee work =. 90 3 90 2 90
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

on standard letter paper written on
one side only.
Map exhibits of the work Of an en-
tire class must be made on uniform
sized map paper.
As far as possible send all exhibits
from the same school in one package.
Maps should not be rolled.
Maps should not exCeed u by 16
inches in size, but they may be on 8
smaller paper.
Map of Vernon county may be
drawn on a larger scale. The scale
on which maps are drawn should be
given IN each case.
White drawing paper is preferred
for map work. Retracing or copy
ing will not be allowed.
Every exhibit must have attached,
but in case Of maps. letters, etc, may
be written on the back. the following
certificate:
Certificate of entry
Name OF. pupil Age,
Form or grade in which he works.
No. of Dist. Town or Village. ....
Post Office address ...............
Number of days The pupil attended
school the past year. ....,.........
Article is to compete for premium
under entry No. ....,.-......
I hereby certify that this exhibit
is the Iona fide work of the pupil
during the year of 1908 and 1909, and
was done under my supervision.
.s........... ...s...
Teacher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

No man has any rights uIat lead
others wrong.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
Jelly

Note-Jelly must be put up in regu-
lation ieIay tumbiers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
CLASS 16-cHILoRENs DEPART
MENT

Mrs. F. H. Graves, Supt-
Note-All exhibitors in this depart
ment must be under 10 years of age
All entries must be work of exhibitor
GEO Rest doll house made
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
Speed Program

Entries close Sept. 10, records
made on or after August 10 no bar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

eUW LARGEST and UFsf us
play Of knit and
crocheted work
by one exhibitor , 90 ! 90
Note Before exhibited. the super
tntendent has the right To reject AIRY
article tefcre placed en- exhibition
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
CLASS 1s-FuowERs
Mrs. n. D. McLees. supt.
Mrs. =. H. Graves, supt.

Floral designs must not be rear
ranged after being placed on exhibit
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

ing, no model to be
larger than 6 by 8
inches. best set of
models illustrating
stitches used in
plain sewing, bast-
ing, everlasting,
overhandling,
stitching, hem
ming. sewing on
hooks and eyes,
button holes. darn
ing. cas- simere.
stocking darning,
gusset, patching,
femsfftehing. tuck
ing and whipping
on a ruffie. square
and mitered cor
ner, bias seam,
French seam.
gathering and sew
ing on a band. her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04
GLASS 11-DoMEsTIc MANUFAc.
TURE
Mrs. e. A. wiganowsky, supt.

All articles must be handiwork of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

CLASS 14-PAlNTlNe
Mrs. n. D. McLees. Supt.
In class IA same premiums viii he
paid children under Is as is paid
adults
OIL Painting
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-08-04

of bent iron
work ... | 90 rs 50
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
DOUBTED TALES OF SCIENTIST
seotsman's Summing Up Of Character
Of Man Of Learning.

Sir Archibald Geikie, the distin-
guished geologist. who will probably
succeed Lord Rayleigh as president Of
the Royal society, tells a good story
In his capital book Of Scottish Remi-
niscences"
81 was quite sure you had been In
our neighborhood," friend said to
Sir Archibald. II met the old farm
er of c.. who had a strange tale to
tell me.
"'Dod, Mr.. Caithcart.' he began, I
ran across the Queerest body the other
day. AS l was coming by the head OF
the cleugh l thocht l heard . wheen
thinkers quarrelin', but when l lookit
down there was ae wee stoot man.
Whites he was chaplin the rocks WI a
hammer. whites he was writin' in
book, whites fetchin' with the thorns
and misca'in them for a that was bad.
When he cam up frae the burn. him
and me had a large confab. bod! he
telrt me a. about the stanes, and hoo
they showed that Scotland was ance
like Greenland, smoored In ice. A
very entertainin' body, Mr.. Caithcart,
but-an awful. awful leear. Tit-Bits.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
Quaint Oath Taken in Court.

What is regarded as the quaintest
oath still in use is that taken by the
high court judges in the Isle of Man,
the terms Of which are as follows:
by this book and the contents there
Of, and by the wonderful works that
God hath miraculously wrought in the
heaven above and the earth beneath in
that I will, without respect of favor or
friendship. loss or gain, consanguinity
or affinity, envy or malice, execute the
laws of this isle justly between party
and party as indifferently as the her
ring backbone doth lie in the midst of
the fish. So help me God, and the
contents OF this book"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
PREVENTING PAINT TROUBLES.

It's easy enough to recognize the
symptoms of poor paint, after it has
been on awhile-after its inherent
tendency to crack and peel and scale
and blister, ETC., has developed into
trouble. You know these paint dis
eases usually indicate adulteration
or substitution in the paint materials.
And you know the only remedy is re-
painting.
A little knowledge of paint and
painting requirements, and how to
made sure Of the purity and quality
of materials, would prevent all trou-
BILE, and save the big extra expense of
re-painting; just as a proper knowl-
edge Of simple health-laws, and OBJ
servance Of them, prevents sickness.
A complete painting guide, includ-
ing book of color schemes, specifi-
cations for all kinds of painting work,
and an instrument for detecting adul-
teration in paint materials, with d.
rections for using it, can be had free
by writing National Lead Co. 1902
Trinity Bldg, New York, and asking
for Houseowner's Painting Outfit
No. 40.
A very simple guide in the pur-
chase of white lead (the only sure
and safe paint materially is the IA
nous Dutch Boy Painter" trademark;
that trademark is an absolute guaran-
tee of purity and quality.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25

A certain small boy of six Is rapid.
ly assuming manly ways. Not long ago
his room" at school planned an en-
tertainment. There were to be little
songs and recitations and mystic
rious grab-bag. The small boy waxed
eloquent concerning the coming glo-
ries of this show, and more especially
the part he would take.
On the morning of the entertainment
his mother suggested that he should
take his little sister, aged four. with
him. He hung his head.
Don't you want to take herr? his
mother asked.
mo, / DON'T" he answered.
And why not?'
The reply came quickly.
"'Cause there amt none Of tn other
fellers has to bring their children"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
IN THE SENATE.
Bills Passed.

Senate Bill No. DAB (Simms). to
vacate the street east or the court
house in Lake Village for purpose OF
identifying court house grounds. Vote,
% to o.
Senate Bill No. 246 (DeRositD, to
amend Act 1856 Q90O, so that ST.
Francis county may let contract for
keep of its prisoners. Vote. Il to l..
Senate Bill No 1873 DeRositD, to
exempt the Little Rock Battle Creek
Sanitarium from taxation. Vote, IL
to 10.
Senate Bill No. PIT (Martin), TO
regulate the sale of lightning rods,
clocks, buggies, etc. Vote. IL to z.
Senate Bill No. 1876 (Robertson), to
regulate the assignment OF wages.
Vote, 16 to 3.
Senate BIZ! No. 27S (Martin), to
amend section 543S of Kirby's Digest
so that cities and towns shall have
authority to require licenses from
travelling photographers. Vote, "a 10 u
Senate Bill No. $50 (Wadley), to
create the Womble Special School DIS
trict. Vote, q to 0.
Senate Bill No. 263 DilD, to amend
Act 1876 $500, SO that the sherin
of Washington county shall receive
so cents per day for the keep OF coun-
ty prisoners. Vote, 26 to o.
Senate Bill No. 2S9 (White), TO
amend section 5443 of Kirby's Digest
so that cities may furnish gas Tor
compensation. Vote. % to 0.
Senate Bill No. Is (KendalD, Great
ing county repositories for Johnson
and Polk counties. Passed, with
amendment, by vote of "a to 0.
Senate Bill No. Z (Mckeh 70
create the Arkansas History Commits
sion. Vote. Is to 6.
Senate Bill No. 166 (Fletcher), to
amend section of act passed In
1905. prohibiting use of union lapei
without authority from members
Vote, % to 0.
Senate Bill No. 216 montgomery
TO provide the salary of the official
stenographer of the Eighth judicial
district shall be $1,000 per annum.
Vote, 20 to l..
senate Bill No. 264 (Greenhaw),
fixing the salary Of the county and
probate Judge of Searcy county at
81 900 and of Van Buren, county at
$3.50. Vote. "a to Q.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
Local Day in Senate.

Monday was local bill day" in the
Senate and small bills occupied the
reater part of the session.
The only feature of interest was
Phe defeat of Senator Dill's bill, re-
auiring railways TO employ five sec
ION men and foreman for each six
miles of track in the state. The bill
was defeated by vote of 10 to TO-,
and Senator Wingo, voting with the
prevailing side, gave notice that he
would ask a reconsideration of the
vote by which the bill passed.
Senator Turner's bill, creating three
state medical boards, homeopathic
eleciic and general, was another state
Vide measure passed during lapse
of local bills.
Senator Wadley introduced a bill
which called forth many smiles from
.he Senate and gallery, although the
Dill is statewide in its effect. 1t is
DILL regulating massage and medical
ssmhasts and providing for a state
massage examining board to be ap-
~ 'hc eONcIuOT.
eSenator Toney introduced Senate
Bill No 29S, bill to exempt ex-Con-
iederate soldiers and sailors from
ufawlng less than So per month pen
SION, and blind persons from section
oooV OF the code, and permitting them
" peddle and give street entertain
hehts without taking out a license
Head twice and placed on the calen-
dar.
Mr.. Neale, in opposing the bank
ing Dill. said it worked toward CEN
'aizatlon 10 the detriment of the
shali bank. The banking business
aifeady done largely on confidence,
'neh why not risk the small banker
WIN The capital stock of $4,000, in
s.ead OF requiring him to double that
SUCK! He read from Lincoln
70 snow what he believed to be
disposition Of the present day to
oentraiize in the matter of finance
snd push the small operator out of
BUSINESS He also objected to the
creation of the Office of bank COM
| missioner.
rn senate Bill No. 296, by Senator
listener, bill to amend the act Gre
a'ing the Crawford County Levee Dis
'e'' was introduced, read twice.
senator Watson introduced Senate
on on NO 297, bin to amend section
so'' Oh kirby's Digest. which prohib-
nonresident hunters from hunt
IN Sharp and Fulton counties.
senate Bill No. 295, by Senator Ar
aoiu, a bill to require railways to
.upioy special claim agents to facil-
's the payment for stock killed,
49, introduced. read twice and re-
s''so TO the judiciary committee.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
She Earned It.

Mabel liked candy. However, she
was not allowed nearly as much as
she would like. One day her father
told her that she could have three
pieces if she would kiss a visitor who
was coming to dinner. AS soon as the
front door was opened she rushed up
and implanted the kiss with much
gusto, and then turned to her father.
Now, papa. give me the candy for
kissing her."
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
IN THE HOUSE.
Bills Passed.

Houso Bill NO. 345 (DuLaney), au-
thorizing the Little River County
Court to loan county funds; providing
that not more than one-third the
funds can be loaned to any bank and
that not more than one-half the paid
up capital of any bank can be loaned
in funds to any bank. Vote, SO to O.
House Bill No. 127 Drown of hide
pendence), prohibiting the sale of in
toxicants in independence county. Ex-
planned by Mr.. Brown Vote, so to Z.
House Bill No. 27O (Newton), re-
curing the Western Union Telegraph
Company to maintain an Office at Cab
OF. Vote, 81 to O.
House Bill No. 22O Davis of De-
sha). authorizing the McGehee Special
School District to borrow money.
Read second and third time. Vote,
60 to
House Bill No. 221 (Simmons), max
ing fence regulations in certain town
ships of White county. Vote, 60 to 2.
House Bill No. 65 (CarlLee), pro-
viding for special election in Mis-
sissippi and st. Francis counties on
the question of levying a road tax.
Vote, Sc to 2.
House Bill No. 2s9 (McCracken),
providing for county repositories for
Conway, Hampstead and Polk coun-
ties Explained by Mr. Holt OF Hemp
stead Vote, 6S to O.
House Bill No 292 (Gulliams), as
senting to and accepting the Adams
fund appropriated by the government
Tor the experimental station. Ex-
planned by Mr. Guilliams and Mr..
Hurst. Vote, 20 to 0.
Senate Bill No. $50 (Holland), regu-
lating boards of improvement in cit
les and towns. Explained by Mr..
Rowe. Vote, 81 to 3.
Senate Bill No As (Watson), re-
curing railroads to fence right of
way. Explained by Mr.. CarlLee
Vote, IS to 5.
Senate Bill No. ISL (Holland), pro-
viding that the power to appoint men,
bers to improvement boards in cities
and towns shall be vested in the city
council Explained by Mr.. Heartsill
Vote, sc to 5.
House Bill No. AZ (Hancock), Great
ing Gardens Bottom Levee District
No. 2 in Yell county. Explained by
Mr. Hancock Vote, Sc to o.
House Bill No. 297 (Hamilton of
Polk, creating depository for Polk
county Vote, ~ to 0.
Senate Bill No. PIT (Martin). regu-
lating the sale of lightning rods Ex-
planned by Mr.. DuLaney. Vote, "a
10 2
Senate Bill No 260 (McKnighD, re-
quiring trains to stop at Thornton and
Kingsley. Explained by Messrs. Yea
ger of Calhoun and Brown of Cleve-
land. Vote, "A to 0.
Senate Bill No. 243 (Simms). au-
thorizing the Lake Village City Coun-
ell TO close a street Vote, 83 to o.
Senate Bill No. PIC Montgomery
providing that the official stenOgra-
pher of the Eighth judicial district
shall receive $1,000 per year. Elk
planned by Mr.. Owen. Vote. 70 to 8.
Senate Bill No 239 (Rasco). Great
ing Dewitt special school district in
Arkansas county. Explained by Mr..
Buerkle. Vote. 70 to 0.
Senate Bill No. 1874 (Hamiter), Gre
ating the Fourche drainage dis
trict. Read second and third times.
Vote, 70 to 0.
Senate Bill No. 141 (Clover), Great
ing Bismarck special school district,
in Hot Spring county. Explained by
Mr.. Glover Vote, 70 to O.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1909-03-25
EXPERT ADVICE.

Butler-Pardon this interruption,
but there Is a deputation Of unem.
ployed waiting for you at the door.
His Excellency-Tell the people to
go home quietly. Drains q glass OF
champagne.) People in this world can
get on very well without work-at
least ind 1t so.