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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
WHITE SERGE IN THE TUB
II Washing Is Done Carefully the
Skirt viii Look Like New;
Directions.

With the present vogue of white
serge suits. few ideas on their clean
ing may be OF interest to the woman
whose skirts are beginning to show
signs of wear.
Have no hesitation whatever about
Tubing the skirt It will shrink. of
course, so It may be wise to rip the
hem before washing, because, suppo-
sing the skirt fits the hips very
smoothly at present, then in all prob
ability 1t will be necessary TO draw up
the skirt an inch OF two to make It
set properly over the hips.
This would necessitate cutting It of
from the top. and as the skirt will also
shrink in length. the rest of the hem
will be needed on the bottom and a
facing used when making the new
hem.
Make a warm suds with water and
white soap. adding little borax. In
merse the skirt and souse up and
down. rubbing any very soiled places
with the hands.
When clear it should be rinsed in
clear lukewarm water and borax, then
hung up to dry. First, turn wrong
side out and pin to the line at waist
band directly in center front.
Keep the fold down the center front
and pin the hem TO the line. Then put
two or three pins between the belt and
hem.
As 1t dries the folds should be
smoothed. and, II necessary. the skirt
pulled into shape.
When almost perfectly dry press on
the wrong side with a warm iron. put
on a skirt hanger and put out in the
air or sun.
Carefully done. the skirt will look
like new.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
What to Do
Before the
Doctor Comes

There are few people who at one
time or another in their lives have
not been present when some person
was injured, or when some emergency
case arose. 1t is unfortunate how few
know what to do 10 aid the unlucky
person until a physician can arrive.
A great amount of good can be done
by the proper emergency treatment
In saving the strength of the patient,
lessening the duration and degree of
MS suffering and. in cases where the
skin has been broken, in preventing
the injured part from becoming more
injected than it was at the time of
tie accident
Although it is very necessary to
know what to do in case of emer-
sency, it is quite as important to
know what not to do. 1t has often oc-
CURED that because of some ill-ad-
vlsed emergency treatment the inju-
rles OF the unfortunate person. which
were serious enough at first, have
been maze more severe.
In Serious Cases Send for the Doctor.
Two points, which, although not
part of the treatment itself, in all
serious cases at least should not be
overlooked, are first. don't forget to
send for the nearest physician at once
so that he may be coming while you
are proceeding with the treatment,
and second, don't get excited or fright
ened but keep your wits about you,
as you may do something in your
haste that may add further to the
injuries or suffering of the patient.
The seriousness of burns and scaids.
OF course, depends upon their extent
and degree. Death is usually the re-
suit II two-thirds of the body's sur
lace is affected by only a very slight
burn or if one,third of the surface is
affected by a burn that destroys the
tissues below the skin. Other results
of burns and scalds not fatal are de-
formities caused by destruction of the
tissues and parts and the contraction
of the scar tissue that is formed in
healing, and infection of the part
which may go on to a general blood
poisoning.
Preventive Measures.
AS in the treatment OF all condi.
tons we should study the proven
tive measures first. Here are a
few points that should be men
toned. In all places, as labora-
tories and foundries, where fire is
liable to occur, as from explosions
of apparatus or from furnaces, large
blankets made entirely of wool should
be kept in easily accessible places to
be used to throw over any person
whose clothes may have caught fire.
No persons. especially little children.
should be allowed under any circum-
stances to cover their garments with
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
TIE Fitness Of Thlnas.

Don't do that, James," says the
pro. rietor OF the soda fountain.
Don't do what. sii >" asks the at.
tendaDt
Don't put that straw in that glass
OF lemon phosphate
but why not? We always do"
After you've been in the business
awhile you'll learn a few Of the i'm.
portant 'don'ts' The lady who is to
have that phosphate is grass
widow"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
Frost Bites

The results of cold depend more
upon the emergency treatment than
do those of burns. Sudden chilling of
the body, especially when overheated,
may cause sudden death from a rapid
lessening of the amount of blood in
tho brain. Death may also be caused
by the slow effect of cold as in cases
of freezing to death. The local effect
OF cold is to lower the resistance of
the part and so favor Inflammation
end infection. In some cases where
the tissues have been frozen for some
time they are so nearly killed that
gangrene follows and the part is de-
stroyed
In order to prevent freezing of the
exposed parts of the body keep the
blood circulating in them by continu-
Gus movement and friction by rubbing
and siapping with the hands.
The severe local effect of cold is
Known as a frost-bite. The low tenn
perature depresses or slows the cir
culation in the part exposed and If this
continues unit, complete stoppage of
the blood has occurred. the part may
become white and freeze solid.
First Symptoms of Freezing.
The first symptoms of freezing are
:ingling and sharp stabbing pains,
usually Of short duration, then numb
ness and a sense of weight and les
snned ability to movement In the
later stages we get less of all sansa-
lion. bleaching Of the part and, finally,
hardness of the tissues. and the part
feels cold to the touch.
Restoring the Vitality.
In some cases. even after the part
has been frozen for a considerable
time, the vitality may &c restored in it
by proper care and treatment, and. on
tie ether hand, cases where the parts
have not been really frozen may ter
inmate in gangrene on account Of
some unskillful or all-advised treat
ment. The treatment of frozen part
is, of course, to thaw 1t out and re-
store the circulation of the blood in
II. This must be done very slowly by
gently rubbing the part with snow or
ice or dipping the part in ice water
This should be done in cold room,
preferably some woodshed or barn,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
MADE FROM MELONS
DAINTIES WITH WHICH ALL ARE
NOT FAMILIAR.
Recipes for Sherhets From the Fruit
and Preserves From the Rind-
The Proper Way to Serve
Canteloupe.

Tempting sherbets are made from
both canteloupe and watermelon.
There are conserves to be made of
the rinds. perhaps in combination with
another fruit or vegetable. There
are salads which may be concocted
by adding to melons. cut into small
cubes. a sprinkling of nuts and a
spoonful of mayonnaise.
But first catch your melon. A ripe
canteloupe can be told by an examina.
ton of the stem end. Break a small
piece from this and see il the melon
is fragrant If it smells spicy the
melon is ripe. 1t is a mistake to put
Ice into a canteloupe. as is generally
cone. This takes away considerably
from the sweetness of the melon meat.
The canteloupe should be served in a
bed of cracked ice. A toothsome des-
sert is made by filling a canteloupe
skin with vanilla ice cream and pour
ing over the ice cream a mild ginger
syrup.
For Watermelon Sherbet-Boil a
pound of sugar and quart of water
together for 10 minutes. Add two
tahlespoonfuls of gelatine which has
been soaked in a half cupful Of cold
water for an hour. then when dis
solved, strain and pour into the freez-
er. Add one pint of orange juice and
freeze. When nearly frozen add two
cupfuls of pink watermelon dice, and
let stand packed in ice and salt for
an hour and a half.
In making canteloupe sherbet, soak
one teaspoonful of gelatine In half
cup of cold water for an hour. Add
one-half cup boiling water. When the
gelatine Is quite dissolved, add one
cupful of cold water, three-fourths
cup of sugar. and the mashed pulp
and Juice of melon about the size of
a cocoanut.
Picked canteloupes are not found
on the average table But they GER
tainly deserve a place there. These
belong to the sweet pickle variety.
Select melons not quite ripe. Cut into
oblong pieces, take OF the rind and
soft parts near the seeds. To every
eight pounds of melon allow one pint
vinegar and three pounds of sugar.
Mix half a teaspoonful each ground
mace and cloves and one teaspoonful
each cinnamon. ginger and allspice.
Tie in little piece of cheesecloth and
scald with the vinegar. Cook the
melons in the hot syrup until tender.
then skim out into bowl Boil the
liquor down and pour over the melon.
Repeat this three or four times. and
the last time heat the melon with the
syrup. Put into jars and seal.
An excellent conserve Of melon rinds
can be made. Pare off the green part
of the melon rind and all the pink, cut
into inch pieces. shaping as desired
and weigh. For five pounds of the
rind allow one quart of water and a
pint of vinegar Scald the water and
vinegar, add the rind and boil 10 min.
utes. Remove the rind with skim.
mer and drain perfectly dry.
Place in the preserving kettle a pint
of water and 3h pounds of sugar Boil,
skim, add the melon pieces and two
ounces green ginger cut in slices.
Cook until the melon is clear and ten.
der, remove with skinner and put
in glass Jars. Boil the syrup 10 or
Is minutes longer, fill the Jars With
hot syrup and seal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

Make lather of hot water and soap
Jelly, heaped teaspoonful to the gal
ION, and add little liquid ammonia.
Steep the quilt in this for a few min
ptes. Then rinse well up and down,
and use a second or third lot of suds
If necessary. Rinse in two lots of
clean water to which a little am.
monia has been added. and run
through wringer If you have no
wringer, hang in a windy situation and
squeeze the bottom occasionally as the
water drains down. Shake frequent
ly while drying, and do not dry It in
too cold an air
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
His Prouress.

There are two stages in the career
Of the man who drinks said the
philosopher with the long, white
beard
The man with the incandescent
eyebrows asked what they were.
The first stage is when he comes
around next day and confdes to-all
his friends that he was on a big time
the night before, the second stage il
when he goes around the next day 10
assure HIS friends that he was perfect.
ly sober the night before
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
Vegetarian croouettes.

Blanch nut kernels by scaldlng and
stripping of the skins Set on the ice
until crisp. Then pound or run
through your vegetable press. Pre-
pare an equal quantity Of mashed po-
tatoes; mix with the pounded nuts.
work in melted butter and few
spoonfuls Of cream, with pepper and
salt to taste Now beat IN the yolk Of
an egg TO bind the paste Form in
croquettes; roll in egg and cracker
crumbs. and set on ice until stiR.
Fry in deep dripping or other fat.
and drain ia hot colander from every
drop Of fat Serve Immediately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
Onions.

Take a paper bag. large enough to
comfortably work In, and after remov.
ing the outer peeling of the onions,
insert hands, onions and small pairing
knife in bag, and slice without weep
ing. For diced onions hold the veg.
etable firmly in the palm of my left
hand. and then cut down. almost but
not quite through. in criss-cross
clashes about one-fourth of an inch
apart. keeping the onion in shape,
and then slicing across. the whole
tails in cubes. / use the same meth.
Cd with potatoes or apples, without
he bag.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

Ine WASH Tub.-Dtd you ever try
paraff1n for mending a leaky wash
tub? When ours sprung a leak some
time ago we emptied 1t, dried It we'll
with a cloth. and poured melted paraf-
fin around the cracks. 1t has been in
constant use ever since without leak
ing.
When the washing is done the tub
should be put upside down on the
basement floor, a little water poured
over the bottom, and they never will
dry out and fall to pieces
The Wash Boiler.-When putting
the boiler away, wipe It as dry as pos
sible and always place It upside down.
In this way It will last for years. This
hint was given me by an old boiler
mender and never have had to have
my borer repaired since.
To Wash Clothes Lines.-A good
way to wash clothes lines is to wind
them on long board and scrub them
with a scrubbing brush. You will find
that in this way you keep them from
getting tangled. II is 30 hard to wind
them when you wash them In the tub.
Fading Caused by Hot Irons-Fa.
ding is cauTed by too hot irons. The
fading of golored articles is due often
not to the washing. but the ironing
Too hot irons are used directly on the
material and this will fade delicate
colors more than any amount of wash.
ing The effect is even worse than
strong sunlight. Be sure that the ar
t'cle is evenly dampened and that the
iron is only hot enough TO smooth the
wrinkles properly by firm. even pres
sure and you will have no more trou-
Bile from fading. skirts must never
be ironed across the cores, but up and
down; otherwise the fit of the garment
is ruined.-Chicago Tribune.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
rutti.Erut,l che.s.

Beat one package Of cream cheese
With quarter Of cup Of sweet cream
chop a dozen large table raising. e
strip Of citron. six candied cherries
one candied apricot. small piece o.
candied pineapple. a grating OF ienor
peel. dash Of nutmeg. a tablespoon
ful Of apricot brandy, and a teaspoon
ful Of sugar Mix well, then moult
ard chill. cut in small squares wher
ready TO use and serve wlth BATTERED
toast for afternoon tea or with lunch
On dessert
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
children's Names Harmonize,

Showkegan IS singulariy poetical
name, so it is not strange TO find that
people who I've there have poetic
names Mrs Hulda Green Of that
place has eight children, all boys.
Each Of them was given a name to
harmonic with the name Of the next
younger child The middle names Of
four Of the boys end in the same syl
liable, while the middle names Of the
other four have a somewhat similar
Characteristic ending The names Of
the children are Benjamin Delbert,
Walter Herbert. Harrison Wilbert. Fl.
mer Albert. Arthur Chester Freddie
Lester, Franklin Sylvester and For.
sest Manchester
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
After Dinner Oratory,

"Terwilliger the trouble with you is
that you eat too fast. You didn't
come into that restaurant until | had
been eating for half an hour or more,
and yet you finished as soon as | did.
You don't half masticate your victuals.
Some day you'll suffer agonies from
dyspepsia. if you don't now. make
it an invariable custom to chew nv
food thoroughly, no matter how busy
l am"
Yes. but that's no reason. Jerolo
man. why you should chew your tooth.
pick for half an ho4r after you've
quit eating"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
As II Sometimes Hann.ns

Il see you've moved again. Didn't
you like your fiat?"
Yes, liked it immensely. Best
one / ever lived in"
Was the location unhandy on &C
count Of your business?"
No; it was just right"
Were the other renters objection
able?"
Not in the least"
"Ahything wrong with the neighbor
hood ,"
NO"
Yet you moved What was the
trouble?"
The trouble was with me, I think
The agent of the building said it was
too hard work collecting the rent for
our apartments7
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
Italian Stew

An Italian stew is a delicious as well
as an economical dish when properly
prepared simmer a pound OF round
steak with a pint Of sliced tomatoes. q
chopped carrot and an onion for about
four hours. Have platter ready on
which rests a bed Of stewed and sea.
soned macaroni. Pour the stew over
II and serEa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21
Aew Way Of PuttIna up cucumhar.

New Way Of Putting Up cucurbers.
Instead of putting up your cucum,
Der pickles in the usual way try this
method: Fill two quart fruit Jar with
small cucumbers that have been wash
ed. FIJI up with vinegar, put a small
cheese cloth bag filled with spices on
top and seal. VIII keep indefinitely,
always retain their crispness, and far
surpass those that have been put ur
in the usual manner
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

CURED The bow and stern of a can.
vas canoe should be finished with a
couple OF feet of one-quarter inch
metal molding to save the canoe from
wearing through while resting on the
shore.-Douglas W Clinch in Outing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

did you hear about the way the
chairman Of the mutes' convention
enforced the gag rule on debate when
he wanted to rush his slate through %
Gag rule? In a mutes' convention?
What are you talking about?"
About what happened. He had one
of his henchmen railroad a resolution
through that nobody could sit in the
convention unless he wore boxing
gloves. That kept them all from ma
king remarks"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

Corned beef should be placed IL pan
with fibers running lengthwise. fist and
Jean alternately; then press and slice
Cut across the grain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

Mr.. Blumms. are you one OF these
men who think woman never has a
thought OF anything more than
dresses?"
NO, indeed. Miss Glizzer They al
80 think OF hats"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-09-21

Place the lettuce stems downward
in a small tin pail, sprinkle with
water. put the cover on tightly and
set in = cool place. 1t viii keep fresh
for days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-05-28

upon him, while with his enormous strength and vitality he can slam home a punch that will win him his fight after he has been fighting for hours and when another man would be so exhausted that he couldn't hit hard enough to dent a chocolate eclair.
 That retire for five years hash done any harm, either. He has been doing some drinking in all likelihood but not enough to affect that wond- erful vitality of his, and, unlike other fighters, he h.esn't been knocking around indulging in all sorts of dis sipation. He is married and domes tic in his tastes, and the quiet sort of life he has been leading has kept him just as. fit for a fight as he was when he retired.''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-05-28
R. E. BASSETT IS
 STRICKEN AT CAPITAL
Cotton Belt Advertising Agent Seized With Hemorrhage in Little
 Rock Hotel.

Little Rock, May 27.-While stop ping in the city, en route to Morrill, ton to address the Arkansas Press Association Wednesday, R. E. Bassett, advertising agent of the Cotton Belt was stricken with a serious hem- orrhage, which necessitated the can- cellation of the date. He remained in the city Wednesday, and yester- day was confined in his room in the Hotel Marion under the care of a physician. Last night MT. Bassett was removed to private car, to be taken to his home in Upper Alton, III. Mrs. Basseit is with him, hav- ing been called hurriedly to the city.
 The illness of MT. Bassett will ser iously set back the plans of the Land Congress in advertising the state it is said. He was to go with the Gardner Advertising Company of St. Louis May 1 to have charge of the advertising campaign which the Land Congress had placed in the hands of the Gardner company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-05-28
MRS |. 4. HOLMAN
 DIED SUDDENLY
Mother of Mrs. J. M. Shaw, of This City, Passes Away at Sons
 Home In Little Rock.

Little Rock, May 27.-Mrs. L. A. Hoffman, "A years old died of bron- chial asthma very suddenly last night at the home of her son, w. H. Holi- man, HOO Dennison street, with whom she had been visiting. Mrs. Holiman ate a hearty supper and went to bed early About 10:30 o'clock her son was awakened by hearing her breath ing heavily, and hurried to her bed- side She died about 20 minutes af- terward.
 She had been making her home with her daughters at Sheridan. She is survived by four sons and five daughters. Her sons live in Little Rock and are Dr. J. E. T. Hoffman, Dr. H Hoffman, J. A. Hoffman and w. H. Hoffman.
 One of her daughters, Mrs. w. E. Poe, lives at SOP West Tenth street in this city. The other daughters are Mrs. J. B. Shaw, Sheridan; Mrs. Geo. Walker, Sheridan; Mrs. Robert H. AL len, Prattsville; Mrs. J. M Shaw, Pine Bluff, Mrs. Hoffman will be taken to Sheridan for burial.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-05-28
Beware of Ointmentsa Tor Catarrb
 That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely de. range the whole system when enter ing it through the mucous surfaces Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from repu. table physicians as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured, by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, con- tains no mercury, and is taken in- ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists, Price 75c per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for con- vtipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-05-28
PEOPLE WE KNOW.
They Are Pine Bluff People, and What They Say is of Local
 TufnrpSf

When an incident like the follow ing occurs here at home, it is bound to carry weight with our readers. So many strange occurrences go the rounds of the press; are published as facts, people become skeptical. On one subject s.kepticism is rapidly dis appearing. This is due to the actual experience of our citizens, and their public utterances regarding them. The doubter must doubt no more sn the face of such evidence as this. The public statement of a reputable citi- zen living right at home, one whom you can see every day, leaves no ground for the skeptic to stand on.
 Dr. c. D. Smith, 1512 Pine street, Pine Bluff, Ark, says: T have used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney con- plaint and can higly recommend them. This remedy brought prompt relief in my case and I advise its use to anyone having any trouble from his kidneys
 For sale by all dealers. Price 20 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name - Doan sand take no other.