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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
cnnied WomanIs Dress.

Il is not generally known that the
hrst tine bright colors were used in
the dress Of the navy, a woman had
something TO do with it. King George
II. saw the duchess Of Bedford riding
In tho park wearing blue habit with
some facings and was 80 struck with
the effect that he ordered the same
combination for the Few uniforms of
the royal navy. afterward known az
blue jackets.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Their Relationship.

The stork which had been lowering
about the neighborhood for some time
had delivered the goods and depart
ed, and Marjorie and Jessamine were
calling on the new arrival.
We'll, little girls said the baty's
grandfather, everyone who calls on
the baby this week has to be some
relation TO Il: cousins or aunts or
uncles. or something: what relation
are you going 70 Beg"
Il think we'll be uncles,- replied
Marjorie. manila Is bothered half
10 death with ants"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Set Him Free.

And why, pray, do you refuse to
button me up the back?"
Because you told me that you did
not want me to do it any more"
You must be crazy"
We'll, you told me that you hoped l
would never do anything behind your
back that could not do before your
face"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Objects 70 Big Hats.

A New York physician says that big
hats are tending TO make women round
shouldered, and hat they are very bad
in other ways. inducing headache be
cause Of the heaviness. The lungs
and chest, Of course. suffer from the
bending over. and the general sea tn IL
consequently injured
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
DeaconS' Card Games OUer

what the deacon lost the last time his
brother melded doubled pinochle. but
didn't soothe his feelings, as he must
pay about $50 in court costs.
Both men are prominent in Hack.
ensack and both are still deacons In
the church.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
LITTLE Ones Chance.

Debutante-Little Van Swift seems
quite the hero. Was he In the foot
ball game today?
Half-Back-No. He couldn't make
the team, so he has gone in for aero
nautics.-Llfe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

ing the righr TO adopt the initiative. ref
erendum and recall"
The governor urges the creation OF q
state highway commission T. supervise
and assist counties and towns IN tile
work Of road building. He says.
The state commission should have am
pie authority 10 prctec- the states in
terests. and should be provided with ade-
quate funds SO that all work done with
state aid may he properly inspected be-
fore II IS finally accepted. The policy Of
state aid should be one OF real co-opera-
ton between me state and its subdivi-
sions not only in a financial way but also
IN the matter OF supervision and organi-
cation Of forces In the actual coastruc.
ton OF roads"
The value Of the legislative reference
department OF the Free library commits
sion is pointed out and more liberal fnan.
ciai support is urged
The governor urges the passage OF a
law authorizing the publication OF the
revised statutes as soon after the close
Of each session Of the legislature as pos
sible.
On the subject of public health the
governor says;
Boards Of health. public hyEsenlc lab
oratories and other similar agencies
should be SO provided and equipped al
public expense as 10 give assurance Of a
high and steadily advancing standard OF
usefulness IN the prevention Of disease.
the study Of sanitation and the protec-
ton OF health and life"
Stock and Bond Law.
The stock and bond law enacted III
1907 has been 50 construed by the SUI
preme court as 20 lirlIt the scope . In.
quiry which the railroad commission may
institute where public service corpora
tons desire TO issue stocks and BOMBS
or other evidences Of Indebtedness, for
money only. to an entertainment of the
legal capacity or competency OF such cor
poraton to issue these securities. So con-
strued. this law Is OF little value. 1t
should be amended without delay so as
TO give thu commission the broadcast pow
ers Of inv ,stigation possible.
'OYer-caI- 'alization OF corporations.
commonly called stock watering" is
most mischevous evil, with far-reaching
consequences. The manifest purpose of
the legislature in enactinE Chapter &c
Of the laws Of 1907 was absolutely to
prohibit it. so far as public service cor
porations are concerned. This purpose
should be effectlally accomplished now
by the enactment of a law which will
clearly define the powers Of the commits
sion and extend its authority in the ways
herein suggested"
The governor points out that the en-
actment OF an employees compensation
law will require the organization of a
state board or commission as a tribunal
to settle disputes in accident cases. This
board. he says should be so organized
as to work in cooperation with the bu-
reau OF labor
The creation OF state commission 10
investigate the marked increase in the
cost of living Is one of the strong recon-
mendations Of the new governor.
Amendment Of the law is urged to pre-
vent fraud in weights and measures now
prevalent in the state.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

Kate-That Bragson girl claims to
have made a thousand refusals Of
marriage.
Ethel-That's true. When Gussie
asked her to be his wife she replied
no. thousand times, no."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
His Purnose.

"The last time saw Bifkins be was
going down hill very fast"
rs he failing so?"
Not that know Of. An angry bull
was after Kim"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Bits Amendment

The teacher asked the little boy his
name
julie" replied the lad.
You mustn't say Jule,'" explained
the teacher. You must say julius. 3"
Then she ASKED the next iit.le boy
his name and be piped up. good and
loud. bilious
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Quite Cynical.

"Oid Groucher is very much opposed
to matrimony. / hear
Yes. indeed. He believes that ever
fellow who takes a miss makes a mis-
take"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

Printed a kiss on her lips, you
say?"
Yes: but he was never able 70 get
out q second edition"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
An IDEAL.

Il hope you will now make up your
mind to put your life on a higher
plane"
Il don't see how much higher can
put il I've just got new aeroplane"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Interesting Work.

You say he's militant reformer?"
One Of tne most militant you ever
saw
Whats bis particular hobby?"
Going 20 see If certain shows are
really naughty"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

We used to say. Good things come
in small packages" nowadays every.
thing does.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

securely and bore it homo In triumph.
That 1t was necessary to kill Il later
did not detract from the boldness OF
the exploit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Married Now.

'You say their friendship termin.
ated abruptly"
Yes. They eloped."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Minerals.

The taxation of minerals is a subject
which should receive attention and the
laws relative thereto possible revision
says the governor. The mineral wealth
Of the state under the present law prac-
tcally escapes all taxation This situa-
ton may be met by taxing the lands as
we now do without regard to their min
eral deposits and then Ievying upon the
latter an occupation or privilege tax
when they are mined, proportionate in
value 70 the amount Of ore removed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18

The executive declares that = demand
has grown up foV more enlightened and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-01-18
Telephone Companies.

The state treasurer reports that under
the present method of taxing telephone
companies on their gross earnings, fifty
eight companies paid no tax whatever
last year. while forty-f1ve other com
panies paid less than one dollar each.
The satisfactory results obtained by the
taxation Of railroads, street car and tele-
graph com les on an advalorem basis.
seem to tn governor to Justify an ex-
tension OF the advalorem system to all
telephone companies in the state. In
this way these companies win be taxed
upon basis Just and fair to all and
many thousands Of dollars will be added
to the public revenues
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26
Replacing Millions of Ties.

The Northern Pacific is this Spring
replacing ties all over the system in
accordance with it's annual program
of roadbed improvement. Each Spring
IL per cent of the ties along the line
are replaced with new ones, and this
Sping there is being put in on all divi-
sions a total of 2, 2,645, 58S ties.
The Company has at Brainerd, Min
nesota, tie treating plant where are
subjected to a preserving process all
of the ties used with the exception of
tamarack and red oak ties. This
treating process consists in soaking
the tie with creosote and other chemi-
Gals, which lenghtens the life of the
tie by approximately five years. In
the case of the tamarack and red oak
tias. the texture of the wood is such
as to prevent the treating process from
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26
Short Course Prizes for Stevens
County.

The scholarships mentioned as
prizes in the industrial contests, are
the first prem. iums in the educational
department of the Stevens county
fair. The Morris Improvement union
has guaranteed the amount necessary
to furnish these scholarships. and in
order that all may have an opportun-
ity to assist, it has been decided to
raise the amount by popular subscrip-
tion, each donor to be limited to the
sum of one dollar. About one hun
dred dollars will be needed for this
purpose. As it is matter in which
the farmers of the county are especi-
ally interested, this plan is followed
in order to give all farmers who wish
to do so opportunity to assist in
arousing the interest of the young
people to excel in matters pertaining
to farm life, by donating a share of
the fund needed. Contributions will be
received until the first of June, and
may be either handed to or mailed to
Paul L. Spooner. Chas. A. Lee, or J.
C. Morrison, the committee, and all
donations will be acknowledged thru
the columns of the newspapers.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

taking" and these ties naturally
have the maximum lease of life.
The total renewal of ties on the
system is IL per cent, and the prac-
tice of the Northern Pacific is to make
this renewal each year, with the re-
suit that every eight years, approx
mately, the ties on the system are
entirely renewed.
A vast amount of rock and gravel
ballast is also being placed on the
right of way. especially in North
Dakota and eastern Montana. Widen
ing of right of way preparatory to
constructing double track is also be-
ing pushed rapidly in those sections
east of the Rocky Mountains where
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26
Attention, Comrades.

Overton Post, No. SO, G. A. R.
will meet at the Office of Colyer &
Olson on Sunday. May 28th. 1911,
at 10 o'clock a. m. and march to the
M. E. church accompanied by the
Ladies of Elizabeth Reem Circle and
attend memorial services as required
by the G. A. r. ritual.
On Decoration Day, May 80. 1911,
the G.. A. R. Post and Elizabeth
Reem Circle will meet at the armory
at 10 o'clock a. m. and proceed to the
cemeteries and decorate the graves
of our departed comrades and read the
services laid down in the G. A. R.
ritual. There will be conveyances
furnished to take the comrades and
ladies of the Circle to and from the
cemeteries:
For over 25 years the cormades of
this Post have taken the lead in fur
nishing an afternoon entertainment on
Decoration Day and this duty has fall
len on a few members and we believe
the time has come when the citizens
of our. city should take hold of the
matter and we trust that the mayor
of Morris will appoint a committee
to make program for the afternoon
services on Decoration Day.
A R. Pushor, Commander.
W. L. Colyer, Adjt.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The big meeting of farmers and
farmers wives for the purpose of
farming a live stock improvement un-
ion will be held at the agricu .tural
school today. At 10 80. A. D. Will
son, superintendent of Farmers In
stitutes, will speak. A picnic din
ner will be served at noon, and after
dinner the organization of the Stevens
County Live Stock improvement Unior
will be effected. At the same time
Mrs. Nugent will give an address to
the women.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

For the month of May and there
after until further notice we will ex-
change flour for wheat at the follow
ing rates. For one bushel of one
Northern wheat we will give 35 lbs.
of New Gold Flour or 3S lbs. of
Silver Leaf Flour. This must be in
ten bushel lots or over and the flour
must be taken in full 40 lb. or SO lb.
sacks as we will not divide sack of
-four. This exchange we will make
either at the mill or at any of our
elevators in either Chokio, Cyrus or
Starbuck. Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Cyrus Citizen ALBERT Nicholson
had the misfortune Sunday morning
of shooting himself in the hand with
a revolver. The bullet went into the
palm of the hand and was found lodged
half way between the hand and the
elbow He was at once taken to DR..
Christensen at the Minnewaska Hos
pital where, by the use of the X-ray,
the bullet was located and removed.
This is only another incident to show
that persons cannot be too careful in
the handling of such weapons and
should be a warning.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

the system is not already double
tracked. Of it's total mileage between
Saint Paul, Duluth and the Pacific
Coast. the Northern Pacific now has
in daily use, a total of $40 miles Of
double track and 1047 of alternate
line, 455 miles Between Saint Paul,
Seattle and Portland are equipped
with electric automatic block signals.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Our New Gold Flour makes the
lightest and sweetest loaf of bread of
any flour sold today in Stevens county.
Our price and flour is both satisfact-
ory. If your dealer does not keep it
send to the mill and we will see that
you get it. If you have not been u.s.
ing New Gold send US word to that
effect and we will send you sample
sack to try free of cost. After once
using it you will not use any other
kind. Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

James 0. Ralston and Hazel Austin,
both of Stevens township, were mar
ried by Rev. Hammond at the parson-
age on Saturday evening.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Prof. Joseph Heraly has been
rendered desirable position as
teacher of manual training at Sauk
Centre. and will probably accept.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26
His Criticism,

"You dare to criticise my gownsr'
exclaimed Mrs. Flimgilt.
"Well." replied her husband reso-
lutely. "after hearing you refer to
your pet bulldog as perfect beauty
I'm inclined to rely on my own judg-
ment. - Washington STAR
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Wells Bros. Hanson Co. are offer
ing some special inducements in their
large line of ladies' spring suits and
coats. To those who may be interest
ed it will be to their advantage to
call and make a selection at this
time.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

We are making an effort to sell
every pound of -four used in Stevens
County. We use only the best wheat
and guarantee every sack of New Gold
to be equal to any spring wheat flour
made. Price $2.6 .65 a cwt at the mill.
Money refunded if our flour does not
fulfil our guarantee. We also ex-
change flour for wheat. Morris City
Mills.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

We pay full market value in cash
for eggs, poultry. cream, hides and
wool. Stevens County Produce Co.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

A committee has arranged for ex-
ercises to be held at the armory in
observation of Decoration Day next
Tuesday afternoon. In the forenoon,
the Post will decorate the graves of
departed comrades and hold their
ritual services.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Governor Eberhart will be here on
Woodman Day, June 29th, the COM
mittee having received assurances
from him to that effect. The governor
has never visited Morris, and his many
friends in this part of the state will
be pleased to hear him. The governor
is an enthusiastic Woodman, and will
make the principal address of the day.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The teachers of the Longfellow
building enjoyed pleasant outing at
Starbuck and Glenwood last Saturday.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

J. M. Howell, a popular druggist
of SGreensburg, KY, says, "We use
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in our
own household and know it is excel
lent" For sale by all dealers.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Lund's ice cream parlor is the SWELL
est place to get ice cream, bon bons,
Glenwood carbonated soft drinks.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Miss Margaret O'Hair. of Waverly.
is visiting with her cousin, Miss
Margaret Stenger.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Have you seen the new arrivals in
ladies' wash suits and those dainty
up to date waists. Wells Bros. Han
son Co. are just in receipt of large
consignment. Just the articles for this
warm weather.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Harold Berger arrived here last
week to spend a short vacation with
his parents and visiting friends.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

There will be English services in
the Lutheran Free Church next Sun
day evening at AS. A. Olson.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26
Fodder seed corn only 9Oc a
bushel. termination guar
anteed. Morris City Mills.

There will be services in the Nor
wegian Lutheran Synod church Sun
day evening at 8 o'clock. Engel
Olson, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

S. w. Walz, of St. Cloud, arrived
here this week and will ASSIST his
brother, John Walz, in his hardware
store. S. W. Walz is a competent
tinsmith, and will make a speciality
of that work. He will remove his
family to Morris as soon as convenient.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Post cards, $1.OO per dozen at
Anderson's Studio.
Cabbage and tomato plants for sale.
Mrs. A. Youngberg.
Order your window and porch screens
of o. F. Tewksbury.
Miller's pure ice cream is sold at
Andy's Restaurant.
For all kinds of tin work, go to
Walz's hardware store.
You can get wool, twine and sacks
at the Stevens County Produce Co.
For Sale One high-grade wood or
coal range. Inquire of W. c. Light.
The purest. freshest and most
healthful drink is Hires root beer.
Landes Confectionery.
Harold Berger arrived here last
week to spend a short vacation with
his parents and visiting friends.
There will be English services in
the Lutheran Free Church next Sun
day evening at 7:45. A. Olson.
Itch relieved in 80 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never
fails. Sold by J. R. Kruger,
Druggist.
For Sale-Good potatoes, IS cents
per bushel also a two seated spring
wagon cheap. N. Eckes, residence
across from the La Grand.
The Ladies' Aid of the Swedish
Lutheran Church will NEE" at Mrs.
Andrew Anderson, Wednesday, May
81. All are cordially invited.
The talk on "Home Nursury "by
Mrs. Nugent at the picnic Friday
will be interesting to all. This is
especially for the women's session.
The DeLaval cream separator has
the greatest capacity, does the best
work and wears the longest of any
separator used. Stewart sells them.
Now that every one is interested in
spring house cleaning, should you need
any thing in the line of lace curtains,
scrims, and draperies, see the large
assortment shown in the Wells Bros.
Hanson Co.'S drapery department.
S. w. Walz, of St. Cloud, arrived
here this week and will ASSIST his
brother, John Walz, in his hardware
store. S. W. Walz is a competent
tinsmith, and will make a speciality
of that work. He will remove his
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The Morris ball team have arranged
for a game with the Benson team to
be played on the fair grounds here
Sunday afternoon.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

You can save money on kerosene by
buying from J. H. Mcclure at ten
cents per gallon. Mcclure will sell
you SO gallon coupon book for
3d. 90, and you can get the oil in lots
of ten gallons or over, and thus save
the price of the barrel and also the
loss from leakage.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Engineer Cole and his street crew
are doing lot of fine work on Park
avenue and the approach to the city
from Chokio. grading the roadways
and providing for drainage.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

New Gold Flour makes as fine a
loaf of bread as can be made from
spring wheat. Made at home, used
everywhere and sold at the right price.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

George W. Cooley, engineer of the
state highway commission. will give
an address in Morris at the armory
on Monday evening, June 5th, on how
to make good roads. This meeting
will be of special interest to road
overseers and township officers. and
it is expected that a large number
will be able to attend on account of
the meeting being in the evening.
The address will be illustrated with
stereopticon pictures.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The Methodist Ladies' Aid are
planning on serving one of their ex-
cellent dinners on Woodman Day.
The place will be announced later.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The DeLaval cream separator has
the greatest capacity, does the best
work and wears the longest of any
separator used. Stewart sells them.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M.
E. church will meet in the church
parlors next Wednesday afternoon,
May 81. Ice cream and cake will
be served.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Itch relieved in 80 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never
fails. Sold by j. R. Krueger,
DRUGGIST,
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Now that every one is interested in
spring house cleaning, should you need
any thing in the line of lace curtains,
scrims, and draperies, see the large
assortment shown in the Wells Bros.
Hanson Co. s drapery department.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The purest. freshest and most
healthful drink is Hires root beer.
Landes Confectionery.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Hires root beer is the purest,
freshest and most healthful drink.
Landes Confectionery.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

For Sale-I wish to sell the
Scandinavian House in Morris or trade
it for Stevens county land.
F. c.. Splitstoser.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Penn yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

. The Stevens County Produce Co.
made a new record this week and
shipped out two carloads of eggs.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Several cases of diphtheria have
appeared among the students at the
university, Phil. Stone. of this city
being among those taken. He is said
to be not dangerously sick. Miss
Lillian Hanson, and Miss Minnie
Hanson. who was visiting her, have
been quarantined also on account of
there being dihptheria in the house
where they roomed.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

We want your produce business and
will use you right. Stevens County
Produce Co.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

A large class were confirmed by
Bishop Trobec at Assumption church
yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The talk on "Home Nursury "by
Mrs. Nugent at the picnic Friday
will be interesting to all. This is
especially for the women's session.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Chokio will hold their ever-popular
Field Day this year on June 9th.
Plan to attend.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Smoke the Big Stone. Made at
Morris. Ten years before the public.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

The Ladies' Aid of the Swedish
Lutheran Church will NEE" at Mrs.
Andrew Anderson, Wednesday, May
81. All are cordially invited.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

For Sale One high grade wood or
coal range. Inquire of W. c. Light.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

You can get wool, twine and sacks
at the Stevens County Produce Co.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

For Sale-Good potatoes, Is cents
per bushel also two seated spring
wagon cheap. N. Eckes, residence
across from the La Grand.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

You have produce. We have cash.
Let us trade. Stevens County Produce
Co.
Morris tribune., 1911-05-26

Get some of Miller's pure ice cream
for your Sunday dinner at Andy's
Restaurant.