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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Wire Plan for WASHINGTON

are going on six Independent teIe,
graph messages may be sent without
interfering with each other or with
the Telephone conversations.
The explanation OF this project was
received by the conference as a strj.
king proof Of the advantages Of bav.
ing telephone and telegraph systens
under the same administration. The
cable reSerred to by Mr.. Canty win. he
said. eventually be extended under
ground - Boston. while a similar sys.
TEN ia overhead work will be estah
Hshcd between New York and Chics.
CO. and from the latter city TO Denver.
Col.
The conference discussed at great
length the question of the automatie
system FOR telephones. but declined "a
fndorse the proposition.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Destroy the Weeds.

Weeds are great moisture consum-
ers, but they do not act in conjunction
with the tile drains. To grow pound
of weeds requires twice as much mois-
ture as 1t does to grow a pound of any
cultivated crop. For this reason they
should not be permitted to grow any
where where they will be cumberers
of the soil. Weeds should not be per.
mitted to perfect their seeds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
DISEASE At SCHOOL
Chicago Health Department Tells
of Germs in Sweets.
city Bureau Issues Timely Advice to
Children to Swap Pencils or
Marbles, But Not to Trade
Apples or Delicacies.

Chicago.-After a series of health
grams directed to the adults of Chi
cago, the health department has
turned its attention to instructing the
school children in ways OF avoiding
disease.
The weekly bulletin of the depart
ment was called 'schoolgrams" and
contained much pertinent though pithy
advice for the youngsters Of the city.
Don't swap candy, chewing gum or
apples" "skidoo from the boy or girl
with the sore throat" keep that pen
Gil out of your mouth"-these are
some of the bits OF advice offered in
language that every schoolboy or girl
can understand
Some of the "schoolgrams" are as
follows:
Let the first lesson below to-
keep we'll.
You'll be brighter, learn more and
keep in better health IL your teacher
viii keep the windows of the school
room open. Bad air makes sluggish
brain.
do unto others as you would have
others do unto you-meaning: Don't
carry disease germs to school and
cause sickness and perhaps death
among your playmateS, II you have a
contagious disease at home keep en-
tirely away from all other Children
Stay at home IL you have sore throat
"A little sore throat in one little
child may cause a big lot of trouble
for many Other children. Many little
sore throats' are in reality diphtheria-
Wash the drinking cup thoroughly
| before putting it to your mouth. The
child which used 1t just before YOU
may have left the germs OF disease ON
| It. Wash the germs OF.
Keep that pencil out of your mouth
"a may have scarlet fever, diphtheris
or typhoid fever germs on II.
Swapping gum. swapping apples
and swapping candy are about ths
dirtiest things-and the most dangert
GUS things-that child can do. Don't
| be that dirty.
Keep your hands clean. Soap ia
your good friend-dirt is your worst
enemy.
Eat very little candy-treat your
stomach we'll and you'll live longer.
Never buy candy or fruit at an
open stand on the street. Flies have
left all kinds OF dirt on II and dirt
from the streets has been blown upon
IT,
when you play, play out Of doors
but never play in dusty places.
Don't run to school-especlally juse
after eating. Start in time so that
you win not have TO run.
he we'll and you'll be happy--even
In school,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
FORM SOCIETY TO AID HORSE
Wealthy New Workers to Secure Bet
ter Treatment for Sick Animals
Educate Drivers.

New York.--The Horse Aid society.
which hopes to obtain better treat
ment for sick and disabled horses and
to educate drivers and horse owners
In the more humane treatment of
their animals, has been Incorporated
here. Its organizers. all wealthy New
Workers, will build throughout Great
err New York model stables. drinking
treughs, veterinary hospitals and
other means of taking care of and
promoting the comfort Of the horses
and will also establish rest farms"
and veterinary service for sick. sore,
lame and broken-down horses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
HARNESS FOR SUCKING COWS
factory In Preventing Animal
From Milking Herself

The harness illustrated in the &C
campaigning cut has been found salts.
factory in preventing cows from milk.
ing themselves. says Orange Judd
Farmer. A smooth pole extends be-
tween the fore legs to near the udder,
and is suspended by two straps over
the back, one around the flank and by
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Marketlna Feed.

A farmer living any great distance
from market can better afford to make
his feed into butter than 10 haul ii to
market. He should gl1dy why the sue
cessful men are successful and find
whether it is the better stock. better
care or feeding that makes this sue.
cess II We keep the best COWS they
will not eat up all Of the profits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
PASTOR BARS HoBBLE SKIRT
No Woman. Wearing Gsrb Of Latest
Fashion, Can Enter New Jersey
Village Church.

GroyeviIle. N J.--ReY. Peter Henry,
oastor of the First Reformed church.
has refused admission to his church
N any woman who wears ~hobbie"
el;rt and has denounced from his
pyln,t those who have adopted this
stvie of dress He terms girls and
women who wear them az walking
balloons" 1unatics" and goddess"
He eeys the style Is trayesty. and
agsart,, tho girls and women who wear
such skirts should be spanked"
Since the minister began his cru
sade few Of the ~hobblevg" can be
seen In these parts, and although a
number of women in his congregation
had gone to considerable expense in
placing skirts Of THE style in their
wardrobe. they are now bemoanirg
the expenditure as trey have de-
stroyed them or given them away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Cost Of Keeninn cnn-

It will COST about $50 pounds Of but.
Ter to keep q COW in good production
a year. and a COW that gives no more
could not pay her way She will not
get in the profit class. all expenses
considered. until she yields 200 to 24O
pounds Of butter fat a year After
such an amount is reached every add
tional pound will be practically all net
profit. These extra pounds are what
should be striyen for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
The Rlaht Temperaturs.

A creamery should be kept to secure
best results at 40 or as degrees. In
~ or IA hours we will get. practically,
all the cream from ordinary herds or
cows. Be sure to hold the tempera-
ture at the lowest point at least six
hours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Shake CrawLed Into Hose

in the wagon.
He is of the opinion that the
snake, frightened by the tumult at
tending the fire. erawled into the
hose and was carried to the engine
house. where IT crawled out when
the hose was hung in the chute to
dry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

Cat clover for hay when the ma.
forty Of the heads have begun TO turn
brown II the ground is dry. haul in
and put in the NOV as soon as IL il
wilted. Peas and beans next to clover
are the best ferulizing crop we have.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
MILK STOOL FOR HOUSEWIFE
of Holding Pail Securely as
Men Can Do.

have found a way to overcome the
difficulty in holding the pail as men
do. My milk stool is oblong and the
frort end IS made concave, writes
Mrs L. Bond in Farm and Home. An
lrol hoop completes the circle for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

There are many communities where
the farmer pays as much attention
to the man who is to take care of his
stock as to the man or the woman
who is to enter the public school TO
teach his boys and girls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
sure Sign.

JuFt oIuns
Brown AS just come back from s
fishing trip"
How do you known
by the bored expression on tn
face Of the man he's talking to-"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
vENTILATING a cow STABLE
Window Arranged So That Air is Kept
Reasonably Fresh and Prevents
Draft on Animals.

BY using a fun sash Ringing the
window at the bottom and allowing
the top 10 open inward, air can be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

the pail to sit in the opening. A hoop
from a cask has about the right bevel
to fit the flare on the pail The &C
companying drawing shows how the
stool is made.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

Can miIH0naires be put down among
the popular airs Of the day?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

light chain to the halter. The COW
wearing such a device will find 1t i'm
possible to reach back far enough to
cheat her master.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
Sacred Nuts of Jauan.

Although well known to travellers
and collectors of curiosities the horn
nut, or sacred nut" of Japan was al
most wholly unknown to fruit and nut
dealers in this country prior to 1888.
when a New York commission mer-
chant received the first large consigu-
ment They are called sacred nuts"
because used In certain forms of Jap
anese worship, where they are placed
on the altar and ignited. Being very
rich in oil, they burn with a hot. blush
flame and give Off peculiar odor, the
fumes being supposed to rise as an ac-
ceptable incense to the gods. They
grow under water and have a leaf like
an American lily, the form of the nut
itself being an almost exact counter
part of an Asian buffalo's head, droop-
ing horns and all. In the raw state
they are hard and tasteless, but when
cooked the flavor resembles that of
boiled chestnuts. They are said to re-
tain their edible qualities for upward
of twenty years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
Vanished j Mountains.

1t has been observed that in the
neighborhood OF great ranges Of noun
tains the force Of gravity is slighter
than elsewhere, ard the explanation Is
that the earth's crust is less dense be-
meath the places where il has been
heaved up. Assuming this to be a
general law. one authority points out
that 1t Is possible to discover where
ancient mountains now worn away
and leveled by the action Of the ele-
ments once exiSl,d, because the dem
sity of the underlying rocks has not
changed. Franc. 1t Is thought, pos
sessed one Of these vanished ranges.
running along the parallel of Bor-
deaux, for on that line there is less
ening Of the force of gravity. A simi-
lar phenomenon occurs on the plains
OF southern Russia.-Harper's Weekly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
AN EASY VICTORY.
How an Obstinate English Lord Was
Outwitted In Naples.


Lord Charles Hamilton used to goi
about Naples attended hy large, fe-I
rocious bulldog Havirs decided uponI
going to Rome, he proceeded to theI
station and took his place in f1rsti
class carriage. the "dawg" taking upI
a position on seat opposite his mas
ter. The platform inspector, with
many gesticulatiOnS. declared that the
bulldog should not travel in passen.
ger carriage.
Very well. then; take him out" was
Lord Charles rejoinder.
In vain the official expostulated. He
merely reiterated his former reply, a
piece of advice it is needless to say
which was not followed, and Lord
Charles, apparently master of the sit
uation, threw himself back in his seat
and calmly lighted cigar.
But the Italians were not to be out
done. and, quietly detaching the car
riage in which the English "milor"
was seated. they made up the train
with another compartment and started
1t off
Lord Charles sat quietly smoking for
about a quarter OF an hour and then,
surprised at the delay, thrust his head
out OF the window and demanded
when the train was going to start His
feelings when the situation was de-
scrlbed to him may be imagined d.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
A WONDERFUL DREAM.
The Poor Cobbier Who Found Him
self Upon a Throne.

l ne Poor Cobbler Who Found Him
self Upon a Throne.
1t was in the days of Philip the
Good, duke of Burgundy that cob
bier mounted royal throne As the
duke was travelling one night to
Bruges he came upon a man stretched
upon the ground sound asleep and
bade his attendants carry him to the
palace, strip off his rags and place
him, robed in fine linen, In his own
bed.
When the man awoke next morning
he was addressed as your highneSs"
and astounded to find himself among
such rich surroundings. In vain he
protested that he was no prince, but a
poor cobbler. They asked him what
clothing he would wear and at last
conducted him. splendidly dressed, to
mass In the ducal chapel. Every cere-
mony was observed throughout the
day. The cobbler appeared in public
In his new role, was received on all
sides by command of the duke with
deep respect and ended his brief reign
In the palace with grand supper and
ball.
When presently he fell asleep he
was reclothed in his rags and taken to-
The spot where he had been found
when this practical joke was con-
ceived Waking in due time, he re-
turned home and related to his wife
what he took to be his wonderful
dream
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
UNDER A CLOUD.
Accused of Crime, He Lived For
Many Years a Cursed Man.
BY GERTRUDE ELMENDoRF.

copyright, 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
The life lived by the planters of the
south before the extinction Of slavery
was In some respects an ideal one.
Most of them were people OF refine
ment and kind to their slaves, by
whom they were much beloved. The
Lynn family were of this type. Their
plantation was one of the largest in
the south, and they owned more than
a thousand slaves. Their social posi-
ton In the circle of society embracing
the nelghboring planter families was
very high. Indeed, they were beloved
by both whites and blacks.
Alan Lynn inherited this plantation
when he came of age. He was a
splendid specimen of the highly hon
orable, sensitive southerner. Among
which he lived he was the favorite
both with his own and the opposite
sex. He was very gay, taking a prom
inent part in all the social affairs of
his circle. If a ball were given on a
plantation fifty miles away he was as
sure to be there as If it were on an ad-
joining place. Yet much of his leisure
time was spent in examining into the
needs of the negroes on his plantation,
supplying them and righting their
wrongs.
Among the young men of that re-
gion was Sheldon Avery, who lived
on a plantation some ten miles from
the Lynn home. Notwithstanding the
distance separating them Lynn and
Avery were much together.
The friendship continued until the
two men discovered that they were
secretly devoting themselves to the
same girl. Martha Tucker was not in
the social circle of the planters fam
lilies. She was very handsome, how
ever, and possessed traits to render
her attractive to men. Avery had
known her some time before Lynn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
AIebama's Capitals.

When Alabama was territory its
capital was at St Stephens, in Wash
ington county. The convention that
framed the constitution under which
1t was admitted into the Union was
held in Huntsville, where the first leg
islature met In October, 1919, and the
first governor was inaugurated. Caha-
ba became the seat Of government in
1920. In 1926 the capital was removed
to Tuscaloosa. and In 1S46 1t was again
removed, this time to Montgomery.
The Seveskh eeH.
Yea" said the despondsnt man. ~I
was q seventh SON."
And didn't It bring you luckT'
asked the superstitious one
well, IL being obliged to wear the
CASTOR clothes Of six other brothers Is
luck 1t did," replied the respondent
Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21

made her acquaintance. Lynn was not
aware that his friend had claims upon
her, or he would have retired at once
from the field. Avery on learning that
Lynn was his rival was very angry.
He accused his friend of dishonorable
action toward him, and Lynn's hot
southern blood prompted him to resent
the charge. The result was the pass-
ing Of challenge.
Two such prominent young men
could not fight under the code with
out the fact being known to all their
acquaintances. The fact that they had
been bosom friends made the quarrel
n matter of still greater interest. They
tried to conceal the cause, giving out
a manufactured one, but it did not
avail. 1t was generally known that
a woman was at the bottom of the
meeting.
BY the time they came on to the
field OF honor each had cooled and
would have gladly come to recon-
ciliatlon. But an imputation on their
courage was more to be dreaded than
the risk of killing friend. Shots
were exchanged. fortunately without
effect: the seconds interposcd, and the
two enemies again became friends.
For some time after this difference
they saw little of each other. Mean
while young Lynn had been stocking
certain woods COMPRISED within his
property VITA "!mr. in October he
sent IN Iuvu,lion L. avery TO make
him visit and caioy the shooting.
Avery accepted and came to his
friends house prepared for an extend
ed visit
The two men hunted fer several
days. each being careful to abstain
from any mention of the trouble over
which they had disagreed But one
day when number Of other persons
were hunting with them and the two
young men became separated from the
rest of the party their voices were
heard raised in anger. The girl over
whom they had fought had been men
toned between them and. like a glass
of liquor to a reformed drunkard, had
fred the brain of Avery, who seemed
easily excited at any reference to
Martha Tucker. Those of the party
nearest the disputants paused to listen
and heard Lynn say:
IF you do will kill your
At this moment those who were lis
tening started up a flock of birds in
which they were more interested than
IN the quarrel between the two friends.
They followed the game and. hearing
reports of guns in another part Of the
wood, supposed that Lynn and Avery
had also turned their attention to the
sport.
Some time after this Lynn came up
with the others. He seemed surprised
not to see Avery with them, saying
that while he and Avery were together
Avery, hearing the reports of their
guns and assuming that they had
found game, had gone to rejoin them.
When, after another hour, Avery did
not appear all started In different di-
rections to look for him. They did not
find him. The day ended, and most
Of the party went to their homes, while
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
TOO MUCH ENGAGED
Proposed to Four Women and
Fled to Avoid Consequences.
BY WALTER ToWNE MATHEWS.

BY WALTER ToWNE MATHEWS.
ICopyright. 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
Dick Hammond was the most pop
ular man in his class at college Every
body loved him. both boys and girls
There are young fellows-and girls. for
that matter-who achieve social prom.
Inence by treating every one In their
select circle with cultivated cordial.
fly. Dick Hammond treated every
one, irrespective Of station. with IL
sincere regard. His heart was a spring
from which bubbled perennial stream
of love for all mankind
If this love runnel had been only for
men it would not have resulted unfUr.
tunately for Dick. The trouble was
that the liquid was not agreeable To
women as we'll While it was water
for the former. it was wine for the
latter And it was noticeable that
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
Mr.. MUDGE'S WOO|nG
A Very Honsly Man Who Was a
Very Persistent Lover.
BY ADELAIDE RUTH HILL.

Copyright. 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation.I
Jabez Chute Nudge was his name.
Considering that he was the homeliest
man in his state 1t would seem that
his parents might have helped him to
II more millifluous pair of surnames.
Mr.. Nudge. however. came of good
enough stock, was fairly well edu-
Gated and was the possessor of a
couple of thousand dollars year. He
lived on his own place. where he grew
grapes, his only occupation. If he
had had anything else TO do this story
would never have been written. for
nine-tenths of his time was devoted to
incidents recountcd therein.
On a neighboring hill lived I.eonidas
Meredith. gentleman whose name
was as euphonius as Mr.. MudSe's was
discordant. Mr.. Meredith possessed n
daughter. Leita, who was as comely
as Mr.. Nudge was homely This story
rcCounts the wooing of Lcita Meredith
by Chute Nudge
When Nudge first saw Miss Mere
Gith and how he happened To fall in
love with her doesn't matter. His first
move in the direction of possessing her
was made one morning when her IA
thcr was getting into his carriage to
drive to n train on his daily journey
to the city. Nudge stepped up to him
and astonished him by asking for the
hand of his daughter.
My daughter! exclaimed the gen
tleman, opening his eyes very wide.
Yes, Mr.. Meredith: | have loved her
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-04-21
His Mistake,

There once appeared at the bach
door Of a house tramp who to the
mistress of the place related pathetic
story of his troubles. This tale, how
ever, did not greatly move the matter
of fact woman. for she remarked
dryly:
That's the same story l had from
The last hobo that passed"
Indeed" said the tramp. Then
madam, perceive that l have beer
1nwise not to have had my history
copyrighted."-Ju