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

Simeon Goodboy fellowship, and the
This, however, would not be availa-
BILE for four months. Then It re-
Cured to him with sudden disgust
that old Simeon Goodboy had shackled
his foundation with an absurd condi-
tion-the appointee to its benefits
must engage in no other occupa-
ton on pain of instant forfeiture!
Paul burst into loud guffaw at
thought of 1t, but 1t was a guffaw
without merriment.
So it seemed to old Aileen, the dor
mitory scrubwoman. who was max
ing her final round of the halls in the
building for the college year. She
didn't like the ring of it. and she
halted at PauIs door to tell him So
Twas the laugh of a ghost. Mr.
Conover, and little better" she de-
clared. Twas not a bit like the
laugh of a man that has finished his
Job"
You've finished yours. Aileen, for
the year, and don't hear you laugh
ing" said Paul. loosely You ought
to be feeling especially Jolly"
Then I'm not, Mr.. Conover." the
old woman returned promptly Meth
er would you if you hadn't been able
to lay by cent and your work was
over for the summer"
Cant lou get other work."
81 could, Mr.. Conover. but agreed
to take no other jobs while held this
one"
At this Paul broke into a laugh so
genuine that old Aileen could find
no fault with It. 1t was so like the
ridiculous condition imposed by the
fellowship that. moved by sudden
whimsical inspiration, he told her the
whole story. and did not fail to call
attention TO their similar plights. The
old woman appreciated the humor OF
/ the situation and quite agreed with
/ him in his estimate of the absurdness
| of those who impose impracticable
/ conditions.
What are you going to do?" she
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

1.-THE majority of Porto Ricans nav
lnstilled in them from earliest infaE-
" a superstitious dread of the full
moons rays. II is a curious sight 10
the American visitor to note men and
women going along the streets and
highways Of the island with umbrellas
raised over their heads 1T night, and
the more brilliantly the moon is shi-
ming the greater will be the number OF
people who are thus protecting them
selves from her beams" said visitor
recently returned
out in the sequestered rural dis
tricts a gay mounted cavalier viii be
net at midnight. his bride rein in one
hand and an appraised umbrella in the
,tber. Ii looks weird and also ridicu-
ous but the natives do IL for pecu-
lar reason. They are possessed OF the
conviction that l.una's fun light stri-
kisg upon mortals Is almost sure to
make them mentally unsound. that is
10 saw lunaties, and that is Why they
interpose a shield between them and
her dazzling brightness. To sleep
where the moon could shine full upon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

In his Natural History" Pltny made
standing joke for centuries by tell
ing how ancient deep-sea divers pour
ed oil on stormy seas to quiet them.
BENJAMIN Franklin, printer, Republic
can, revolutionist, kite-fyer, electri-
clan, physicist, natural philosopher,
jack of all great deeds. was the first
to clear up the oil and troubled wa
tiers question. In 1857 at sea he saw
the wakes of two of the ships that
seemed smooth as glass in a whitecap
sea. The skipper guessed the cooks
vert emptying their greasy water
through the scuppers." Franklin at
first thought it sea joke, tale for
the marines, but never forgetting any
thing. he remembered Pliny's divers
story. Years later at Chaplain on q
windy day he poured teaspoonuful of
olive oil on the half-acre of stormy
pond water and stilled the pretty pond
tempest, even as a miracle in Holy
Writ. Franklin then bore such repu-
tation that none dare question when
he described this Smooth as looking
glass" experiment in the Royal Philo.
sophical Transactions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Wounds of the
Skin

wounds because you are liable to wash
In more germs than you wash out.
Always use clean cloths that have
been washed and ironed or heated in
hot oven for five or ten minutes, or
they may be boiled at the same time
that the water is heated.
After the wound has been cleaned
out, or If deep its outer surface wash
ed, apply dressing of some soft clean
material prepared in the same way as
for washing out the wound and it may
be put on either dry or moistened in
the antiseptic solution used.
When possible it is better TO apply
some sterile gauze dressing similar to
that kept at most drug stores. The
dressing is kept in place of a snug
bandage.
In case of a splinter or other foreign
body in the skin, remove all of it be-
fore applying dressings if possible.
If not able to remove all of it, apply
dressing and have the patient see
physician. In cases of a bullet wound
never probe around in the wound to
try to find the bullet, but be satisfied
with cleaning off the outside of the
wound and applying a clean dressing.
Then have the patient see a surgeon
at once. Never put tobacco juice or
-four or spider webs or anything SINH
lar on a wound of any kind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

Commencement was over. Still in
academic cap and gown, Paul Con-
over sat, pensiye and alone, in the lit
tie dormitory quarters which had
sheltered him for the past four years.
The roll of parchment which empow-
cred him to write the coveted A b.
after his name rested on the table be-
side him.
There were few evidences of com
Portable living about the pace. The
plain furniture supplied by the col
lege authorities could be made attrac-
tive only by effective draperies. and
they were wanting. An unrestful look
Ing couch, table strewn with text
books and lesson papers, two chairs
there was little else.
But 1t had been home to Paul Con-
over and he had no other. When he
had matrieulated. four years before,
he had In his possession =. sum of
money that would not have been suf-
hcient to carry many a one of his
classmates through a single semester.
1t had been his sole inheritance from
his fathers estate and 1t had been the
dead mans last counsel that 1t should
be used as 1t had been.
The newly made A. B. put his hand
in his pocket and drew forth his re-
naming capital. He knew what 1t
was without further reckoning, for
he had watched it dwindle day after
day with an interest that took large
ly from the anticiDated ioy of COM
mencement week. He had in cash
precisely q cents-a bright quarter
and two dingy pennies Besides his
diploma, his scant wardrobe and
fewer personal belongings than are
the property of most college men, this
remainder of q cents represented his
entire available assets.
All? No. there was something
more. He had been appointed to the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
TWO KINDS OF FR0STING
5oiIed Icing, Cup of Sugar, Hall Cup
of Water or Lemon
Juice

One cup sugar, one-half cup water.
whites two eggs, one teaspoon vanilla
or one tablespoon lemon juice. Put
sugar and water in sauce pan, and stir
TO prevent sugar from adhering to
sauce pan. bring gradually to boiling
point. and boil without stirring unth
strip viii thread when dropped from
tip of tines of silver fork. Pour s'rup
gradually on beaten whites OF eggs,
beating mixture constantly, and cCns
tinue beating until of right consis'
tency to spread, then add favoring
and pour over cake. spreading evenly
with back of spoon. Crease as soon
as firm. If not beaten long enough
frosting will run-if beaten too long
1t will not be smooth. Frosting beaten
too long may be improved by adding
few drops of lemon Juice or boil1ns
water. This frosting is soft inside and
has a glossy surface. / use deep pie
plate and silver fork to beat egg
whites and strip. II you wish boiled
chocolate frosting add one and one
half squares melted chocolate as soon
as strip Is added to white Of eggs
The sugar used is graduated.
One teaspoon butter. teaspoons
hot water, teaspoon vanilla and enough
confectioners' sugar to spread. The
butter takes off that sugary taste.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

protect the body by guards and pads
as much as possible.
Treatment.
The best treatment for the contus-
lon itself Is absolute rest of the part
for short time. This may be pro-
cured by bandages, sings, splints or
putting the patient to bed. Firm ban
daging lessons the amount of swelling
and favors its re-absorption. Cold in
the form of icebags or cold water
placed on the part also tend to lessen
the swelling. Considerable caution
must be used in the application of
cold as the tissues are always a little
devitatized by the confusion and the
added slowing of the circulation by
the cold may cause them to die and
decay. Therefore, if the tissues appear
to have low vitality, they should be
kept warm by being surrounded by hot
water bottles and covered with warm.
ed blankets and other covers.
After few days the part should be
massaged, kneaded, and moved about.
slowly at first but with increasing
force. Rubbing with some liniment
as witchhazel, arnica or soap liniment
may also help some TO improve the
conditions at this time.
When the Shock is General.
If the general shock is at all severe
it must be treated by stimulants as
aromatic spirits of ammonia, brandy
or strong coffee. The patient must be
kept warm by covers and some form
of artificial heat as hot-water bottles
or heated bricks. If breathing has
stopped, as is so often the case In
blows on tho stomach, artificial res
piration should be given at once and
maintained continuously until the pa
tient is able to breath normally. Meth
DDS of artificial respiration will be
given when treatment of drowning is
considered.
A physician should be called in all
cases where the shock is at all mark
ed, as some serious injury may have
been done to some of the inter nal or
gans.-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
parmesan cheese and Sea kaIe.

One pound of sea kale, two ounces
ST grated Parmesan cheese. half a
small cucumber. one-half pint OF
milk. the juice of half lemon. pep
per and salt Wash and dress the
sea kale and cut It up into even
lengths and tie in bundles. Place in
sufficient boiling milk to cover It;
cut up the cucumber and boil 1t in a
little OF the milk until tender. When
both are done take out the sea kale
and lay II fiat in a fireproof dish.
Lay the cucumber on the top and add
The milk. pepper. and salt as required
and the lemon juice a few drops at
4 time Cover the top with the
grated Parmesan cheese ar bake in
the oven until golden brown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
What 20 Do
Before the
. Doctor Comes

Commissions are those injuries to the
issues OF the body caused by their
coming in contact with some blunt OBJ
lect- In simple or slight Commissions
The injury is confined to the area very
closely surrounding the point of con-
TACT. In severe Commissions the sys-
temic effect or the shock produced
nay cause immediate death. In a con-
fusion the external skin surface is not
broken and only the underlying struc-
lures show evidence Of injury. To a
greater or less extent a confusion &C
companies lacerated and incised
wounds (where The skin is broken)
ind In many cases it is a very serious
computation. Any of the structures
below the skin may be injured By a
confusion as the tearing of muscle
ibers, rupturing of blood vessels, para
yzing OF nerves or crushing of bones.
The part injured is tender on pres
sure and painful on movement. Swell
ing may take place at once from the
rupture OF blood vessel or after a
short time from the collection of
serum to the part. There is always a
certain amount of shock produced
which in some cases. as some con-
susions of the abdomen, may cause i'm
mediate death. After a few days. in
most instances, the blood from the
ruptUred blood vessels finds It's way
towards the surface and the skin be-
comes discolored. This is very no.
dceably shown in cases of BLACK and
blue" eyes. Sometimes the tissues
have been so deadened that they break
down and slough away or become in
iected and are destroyed by that
means.
Preventive Measures.
AS preventive measures for contus-
ons, never strike any one about the
head, face, or body, especially In the
abdomen. Nearly every one knows
how easily his wind may be knocked
put" even by light blow in the abdo-
men.
In games. such as football. where
;ontusions are liable to be frequent,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Dill Pickles.

Stir into cold water salt until the
brine will float an egg on the surface.
Measure the liquid and add TO II half
as much clear water as you have
brine. Lay small cucumbers in cold
water for an hour, then put in stone
crock in layers, covering each layer
with one Of grape leaves and one of
ALL. When the jar is fun pour in the
brine mixture and cover with a piece
Of muslin, and on this lay a weighted
cloth. Leave for several months.
Every fortnight remove the cloth,
wash well, and replace 1t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Wonderinas Of Years Are Finally Set
tied by a Clerk in a Clothing
ing store.

Once a man. weary and hot from his
long summer days work uptown.
was vending his way TO the south
ferry. His home was on Staten Is
land. In anticipation of the cooling
breeze on the bay. with dripping brow
he stopped to refresh himself FIRE
luently, but in vain-for it was very
not day.
His last stop brought him opposite
a read made clothing establishment.
and the idea struck him that his com
paratively thick coat was responsible
for his discomfort. Acting on this
Thought. he stepped across the street
and asked the attendant If he had
ANYTHING in the way of coat more
suitable to the season than the one
ne was wearing he could
put on at once and that would fit?
Let me see. let me see, said the
man Il think I have just the thing
in alpaca:" and after careful survey
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

Wounds Of the ska and tissues may
,e of three kinds, first, tears Qacera-
tions) made by a fairly blunt instru-
ment as a stone; cuts Cncised
wounds) made by sharp instrument
as, knife or piece of glass; and
third, puncture wounds made by some
article of relatively small diameter as
splinter or a bullet.
The dangers of wounds of the skin
are infection or Inflammation, bleed
ing (hemorrhage) from some wound
ed blood vessel, destruction or cutting
Of some nerve, the cutting Of some
muscle or bone, and the wounding of
some internal OF vital organ.
Death may result from an increase
Of the infection to a general blood
poisoning (septicemia), or from bleed
Ag (hemorrhage), or from injury of
some vital organ as the brain. De-
'ormities and ugly scars sometimes
follow the healing of such wounds.
Wounds quite frequently accompany
iprains, and fractures and disloca-
ions.
Preventive Measures.
In order to prevent wounds we
should be very careful while handling
sharp tools. Never allow children to
play or run with open knives. sharp
sticks or broken glass. Never point a
gun or allow anyone else to point one
1t anybody, no matter whether it is
loaded or not, because too frequently
&c hn hot CD
that go off and injure people.
Treatment.
In treating wounds it is a good plan
10 allow them to bleed freely for
short time. if they will, as some of the
germs (bacteria) which are almost al
ways carried into the wound by the
instrument that makes it, may be
washed out in this way If this bleed
ing is very excessive or long contin-
ned it should be stopped. Methods of
stopping bleeding will be given in a
later paper. After the bleeding has
stopped the outside of the wound
should be washed, and If it is not
deep, the whole wound should be
cleaned by washing 1t thoroughly with
hot water that had been boiled for a
short time and cooled. Some mild
antiseptic or disinfectant may be add
ed to the water, as bichloride of mer-
curry corrosive sublimate), so that the
solution is of about the strength OF
one part of the bichloride to 1000
parts of water $4,000; enough boric
acid (boracic acid to make a sat
urated solution about part to or
10 parts of water (1-5 or 100; or
carbolic acid (phenoD SO that there
Is l part of carbolic to so parts Of
water (1-50). A person before at
tempting to clean out a wound should
first wash his own hands thoroughly
In boiled water and soap for at least
three minutes continuously so as to
get off all the germs. Do not use
dirty rags or cotton waste to wash out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Soft Drop Cakes.

Seven ounces of butter. five ounces
of sugar, three eggs. seven ounces of
-four. half teaspoonful OF lemon ex-
tract. Weigh the ingredients careful
ly. Cream the butter and sugar. beat
up the eggs and add them gradually.
sift in the -four. add the extract Drop
the mixture from a teaspoon, or put
it into a forcing bag and tube and
pipe 1t in small drops onto buttered
and papered TIN and bake.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
KNOWS WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE

of our friends figure he turned and
cried with a loud voice: James!
bring me up a number fiye-fat."
The old coat was done up in a neat
package, which the purchaser said he
would carry himself. for. being su.
burbanite, he had been feeling strange
going home without his usual bundle,
When relating this incident he re.
marked to friend that he had always
wondered what he was like. but that
now his doubts were set at rest.
Il know what look like and what ]
am; / am a No. Stat"
lie had found his Observation-Disclosures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Potato and Meat Cakes.

Parboil and finely mince one onion
with half pound OF any cold meat:
then add half a cupful OF minced ham.
stir in two cupfuls of mashed pota.
toes. one and one-half teaspoonfuls of
mixed herbs, salt and pepper to taste
and the yolks of two eggs Beat all
well together, and just before cooking
stir In che whites. beaten to stiff
froth. Then drop the mixture by
spoonfuls into boiling fat and fry to a
golden brown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Boiled Annie euddlnn.

Pare Ave apples. core them and chor
.ather finely. Add two cupfuls OF
breadcrumbs. cupful of sugar. three
ounces Of currants. q saltspoonful OF
salt, the grated rind of half lemon
and half nutmeg grated. Beat three
eggs, yolks and whites separately. stir
together and beat into the apples.
Mix thoroughly. add a winegass of
sherry. Pour into a mold and boil
FOR an hour and a half, Serve hot
with hard sauce
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Friend of Lincoln Dies.

John b. Allen. ninety-six years and
six months of age, who Is a New
York delegate turned the tide in favor
of the nomination of Abraham Lincoln
for presidenr in the Republican con.
vention in Chicago in 1860 by making
known his stand in favor Of Lincoln
after the chairman Of the delegation
had announced William H. Seward as
their choice for president, died a few
days ago in New York City.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

Something the Matter With George.
i don't know what to make of my
nephew George remarked the elderly
professor. He has such queer. con.
Trajectory tastes in music"
"Yes?"
Yes: came upon him little while
ago and he was whistltng in a dreamy.
rapt sort Of way the wedding march
from Lohengrin.' AS soon as he saw
me he looked confused and changed It
at once to Has Anybody Here Seen
Kelly?'"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

One peck of pears boiled until ten.
Ser Lay each on a cloth and stick
ave cloves into each pear Take two.
birds cider vinegar to one-third water
hey were boiled in. three pounds dark
brown sugar. three ounces cinnamon
barb Boil two hours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
alnnerbrsad Without Enns

Two cupfuls OF molasses: one cup
full Of sour cream. two teaspoonfuls
each of soda and ginger; four and one
half cupfuls Of -four; bake slowly. 1t
may fall slightly hut viii still be light
ana we like it better than to add flour
enough TO make il dry.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Old ViralnIa Waffies.

Mix one quart OF milk with three
quarters of a cuptm OF hour and one
quarter cupful of corn meal. Add one
teGsPoonful Of salt. one tablespoonful
Of melted butter and three eggs. beat
en- until very light. Bake immediate
" IN well-greased waffle irons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
latest Mlne 1orror.

The Doctor-Of course. II the opera.
tors in the anthracite and bituminous
fields form a coalition
The Professionalism there will be
nothing for the consumers 70 do but &c
coalesce.-Show Cur ain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
What He Gained bv PrOmptness.

Morganste. = - Lukeout wouldn't
have married an heiress Il he had
postponed his marriage a single day.
GIllette-How is that?
Morganstern-The day after the
marriage the father OF the bride
failed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

There comes Upper. I believe
he's going to tell us another funny
story"
Heavens! 1 hope an automobile
will strike US first Z"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05
Avoid the Moons Rays

one is, in the view of Porto Rican.
to tempt fate, and It would be daring
one who could be hired to do It for any
consideration"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

Now is the time to buy your Christ.
mas presents early.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-05

EVOREST fires, the worst enemies
- to conservation that exist in
the nation, have again swept
III their way through millions of
fnnt Of unlttah HE tin hnr and
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1910-06-30

10 upominali TO dziecko do
brem lagodnem sloWem, .
skarali go " gniewie rcz
draznieniu. Teraz, gdy to
daieeie ko6cista 6mier6 in
.zabrala, rodzice oddali BY
kreW eerdeczna ably je zno-
.Wu przyWo1ac do ponoWnego
zycia ably odzyskat ten sWoi
naidrozszv kleinot; ale uz
"a p6zno.
Tam znowu u grobu wi
dzimY mlodziehca 2 szaplaka-
nemi oczyma, dowiaduiemy
sc, il oplakuje swego do
brego przyjaciela, 2 kt6rym
niegdys ayl tax serdecznje
nagle " stosunki ich
wkradlo sic jakies nieporo.
|zumienie dis ieden spo-
czywa W mogile a drugiemu
pozosta1a tylko skrucha j zal,
ktore. iodine mu sa tylko Ivy
wycisnaG; wspomial ma ich
roz|aczenie, zapewne by
rcheial przyjaciela W grobie
:przeprosit ale juz zap6zno.
Dalej widzimy kilka sic.
rot mad grobem Wcze6nie,
zmarlych rodzic6w a czy
moae bye wieksze nieszcze-
scie jak ntrata nailepszych
i najkocha6szych rod2ic6w
zycie w1asne j wszystko
co posiadaja zawdzieczaja
swym drogim rodzicom
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1910-06-30

|sobie, trudu ably "a egopra-
Zee i moody cho6 odrobine
|go rozweseli6. Niechetnie
|dzielila : MIN klopoty gdy
sic jej uzalal ze praca jest q
kropnie citzka, re bardzo sic
przy niej must trudziG to o
ma sic na niego dasala, go
dlnami . navel calemi dnia-
mi okazyWala kWasna twarz
"a ego prace. Take poste-
powanie zony musialo wtra.
cit meza ~przedWczesnie do L
grobu; jake by chciala teraz
to chwile mu uprzyjasnic,
zfe napraWic, okazyWac mu
5ama milosc j s:.acunek ale
juz zap6zno.
Ma .cmentarzu Nidzimy u
mogily dziecka zap}akanych
rodzic6W, co "a bolese cd
czuli oni tracac jedynaka.
.Serce i'm peka z bolu ma
mysl, sze spoczywa " tel zie-
mi ich dziecie W kt6rem WI
dzieli radosc i szczescie -
ale sami ME wiedzieli / te-.
raz dopiero to spostrzegajjaa
jak ciezkiemi wydawa]y i'm.
sic %obowiazki wfozone ma
mich, jak Elem obchodzenie
sic ich dziecko ciezko odczu--.
walo,: nieraz ie odpychano;
obrzucano przeklehstwemg dy
sic do mich zblizaio 2 prozba
O. coskolwiek - a jak rad