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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
5000
REASONS

Yes, eight thousand living,
breathing reasons why you should
attend my school. Eight thous-
and young men and women whom
| have educated and sent to first
class positions.
Eight thousand young men and
women who. a few years ago,
were farmers, cheap clerks or
school teachers, who arenow earn
ing from double to twenty times
the salary that you are earning.
Let me send you the statements
of these loyal young men and wo-
men who will tell you what l
have done for them. Send for
catalog today. Address,
LEIGH TOLAND.
Care of
Wisconsin Business University,
LA CROSSE, WIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

is one who is lovely in face, form, mind
and temper. But its hard for woman
to be charming without health. A
weak, sickly woman will be nervous and
irritable. Constipation and kidney poi
sons show in pimples, blotches, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion.
But Electric Bitters always prove a
godsend to women who want health,
beauty and friends. They regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify the
blood; give strong nerves, bright eyes,
pure breath, smooth, velvety skin, low
ely complexion and perfect health. Try
them. SOC at A. j. Johnson's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

ell was held June goth. with the mayor presiding
and~all aldermen present except Alderman Nc In
tosh.
Alderman Spellum offered the following resolu-
ton, which was read and on motion of Alderman
Kuehn the same adopted, all voting aye on
roll call:
Resolved. By the city council of the city
Of Viroqua: That the city employ additional
counsel, not exceeding two attorneys. to take
charge of the special litigation relative to grant
ing Of liquor licenses-and testi-g the residence
district law in the courts, ana that the ATavor be
and hereby is empowered to elect sIch 1T orney
attorneys. J. Il. STE LIN.
Dated June 90 1911. Alderman
On motion the council adjourned sine lie.
GEO. H. CT ERki.. Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

President Taft and wife observed
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their
wedding day at Washington on Monday
last. No president in the long line Of
executives has brought more manly
dignity and correct life and high
mindedness to the White House than
has William H. TAFT, together with his
good wife and family. The country ex-
tends appreciation and congratulations
to the president and his family on this
happy occasion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21


Senator Isaac Stephenson returned
from Washington to Marinette to pass
the eighty-second milestone at his own
hearthstone with his family. The event
was celebrated in quiet way last Sum
day. Mr.. Stephenson career has been
a remarkable one as a strong and ac... We
business man, good citizen, one who
has generously used the great wealth
accumulated for the upbuilding of
church, education and assistance of I'm.
fortunate humity. Toone of the state s
Oldest citizens in point of years resi-
dence ard age, every loyal constituent
of Sentor "Uncle Ike" viii extend con-
CALCULATIONS and wish that he may
round out the centennial period.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

F. s. Rexford, 615 New York Life
Bldg, Kansas CITY. Mo-, says: 81 had
a severe attack If cold which settled
in my back and kidneys and | was in
great pain from my trouble. A friend
recommended Foleys Kidney Pills and /
used two bottles of them and they have
done me a world of good. A. D..
Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

from knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail,
fireworks, or Of any other nature, de-
mands prompt treatment with Bucklen' 8
Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or
gangrene. Its the quickest. surest
healer for all such wounds as also for
Burns, Boils, Sores, Skin Eruptions,
Eczema, Chapped Hands, Corns or Piles.
25c at A, j. Johnson's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
Violin Teacher

Any one desiring to take lessons on
violin can arrange for same by calling
on the undersigned at Running hall or
Browns Opera house on the next two
or three Sundays. Can take a few
more pupils. PETER PETERSON,
325 Ferry st. Ia Crosse, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
noTICE TO HoRsEMEN.

PERSoNs DESIRING SERVICES OF MY
l graded stallion Major No. $50. will find him
at Geoage Bakken's farm every Monday. in town
of Coon every Wednesday, at the Fortney stone
barn every Saturday and balance of time in my
own barn. Ny Coach horse Clipper, Jr.." will be
for service at my farm every day in the week dur
ins the season. A. J. FAVOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
WORK vim Soon Start

after you take Dr. Kings New Life
Pills, and you'll quickly enjoy their fine
results. Constipation and Indigestion
vanish and fine appetite returns. They
regulate stomach, liver and bowels and
impart new strength and energy to the
whole syste m. Try them. Only 25c at
A. J. John son's.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
SETTLEMENTS WANTED

HAVING RETIRED FROM BUSINESS IT Be
- comes necessary that ask all owing me on
meat or other account shall meet the indebtedness
at the earliest possible day This means that
expect all accounts to be settled by cash or other
wise. at once. This is for all. without exception.
VircqUa, Tis.. May H. 1911. JOHN DEvLIN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Foley Kidney Pills contain just the
ingredients necessary to regulate and
strengthen the action of the kidneys
and bladder. Try them yourself. A.
j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

What have you done todey to entitle
you to any kind Of reward or apprecia-
tion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
z estzr1 Eree

Have your eyes sTed by j. W. Lucas,
optician, at Lucas j,welry Store. Eve
glasses and spectaCles at lowest prices
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Be sure you are right before you
judge others to be wrong.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

One of the new high priced commits
sions created by the legislature, indus
trial insurance, is to be clothed with the
extraordinary power to appoint cas-
many deputies as are necessary. Now
won't that be fun for the experts"
who, of course, must have salaries in
keeping with their great abilities, as
estimated by themselves.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Rogers store closes evenings at
$50 p. m. With exception Of Friday and
Saturday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Joseph NJ. Clark, late supervisor from
the village of Mound Park, is off for
Indiana to attend reunion of his old
regiment. 1t is the 1iftieth anniversary
of enlistment.
Anton Soukup. whose farm residence
was destroyed by fire during last win
ter in the town of Greenwood, is re-
building this season.
r. D. Norman of Wheatland, is TAX
ing treatment for rheumatism at a
Prairie du Chen sanitarium.
While moving hay between Westby
and Cashton, Casper Erickson met with
painful accident. He was thrown
from the machine, striking the wheels
then wire fence, making ugly gsshes
in his neck and head.
Hillsboro is getting ready for boom
ing fair, possibly to make up for the
one they missed last season. In the
racing department they are hanging UP
So, 500 in purses. But that going some
for a moderate society.
The four year old son of Cal Bell of
Forest township received very severe
injury by being kicked by horse. His
right cheek bone was crushed and the
flesh torn from nearly the entire cheek.
The little fellow had been playing in the
barn and the first his parents knew of
the accident was when he went to the
house. We CLEAN from the Hillsboro
Sentry.
AT Coon Valley Merchant and Mrs.
D. Q. Stevelingson celebrated their
twentieth wedding anniversary on d re-
cent day. They called around them as
guests more thsn a hundred friends and
neighbors and royal time was en-
joyed. There was feasting and toast
ing and good compsnionship.
Our ne:ehboring village of Mt. Ster-
ing has woman with a long line Of
/ defendants ten living children, sixty
/ five grandchildren and seventy-three
grandchildren She is a widow
lady, Mrs Susan Copsy. who located in
Crawford county in 1856. Her eldest
daughter has had family OF seventeen
children. Mrs. Copsey is past eighty
four
The Times tells that work on the
Burlington double tracking in the
neighborhood of Stoddard is being
pushed at lively rate, something like
l40 cas- per day are beng loaded at the
Sandpit and hauled to the fills. Two
additional steam shovels are to be used
between Stoddard ard Genoa on cuts
to straighten the line.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

While moving hay between Westby
and Cashton, Casper Erickson met with
a painful accident. He was thrown
from the machine, striking The wheels
then wire fence, making ugly gsshes
in his neck and head.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
ROUND AND ABOUT Us

Joseph NJ. Clark, late supervisor from
the village of Mound Park, is off for
Indiana to attend reunion of his old
regiment. 1t is the fiftieth anniversary
of enlistment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

1t is now settled that there must be
a tax levy to meet the extraordinary
expenses laid out by the legislature.
1t is estimated that about nine million
dollars must be raised, and the natural
revenues as far below that amount.
The university alore is to have better
two millions
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

r. D. Norman Of Wheatland, is TAX
ing treatment for rheumatism at a
Prairie du Chen sanitarium.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21
SOME LEGISLATIVE cURIosITIEs

Legislators are inclined TO be "sceery'
when there is a possibility that ''our
party" may suffer because of some
enactment though il may be just. This
was plainly illustrated the other day
when the proposed income tax was on
for discussion in the senate. While
maintaining that a specific phase of the
law was right and correct, certain
senator said: ''Tbe workingman of small
income might manifest his dislike at
the polls in such a manner that many
of the senators now here would not be
here two years from now" A plain
admission that right and equityis not to
be conside ed when legislation affecting
the whole state Is under consideration.
Pandering to class is the size of too
many men who are entrusted with the
power to legislate for the masses.
The same senate refused to go on
record for reduction of rates by the
extortionate express companies. LET
the railroad commission do that" is
the sloppy way in which that matter
was brushed aside. A like action was
insisted upon by the same class of pro-
fessed reformers when the two-cent
passenger fare bill was pending in the
same body four years ago. But thanks
to bare majority of senators not max
ing such high-sounding acclaim, the bill
was pushed through, and it is about all
the legislation enacted in decade where
the people have secured any direct and
individual relief Now when a man
rides fifty miles on a railroad train he
knows he has saved fifty cents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Anton Soukup, whose farm residence
was destroyed by fire during last win
ter in the town of Greenwood, is re-
building this season.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Hillsboro is getting ready for boom
ing fair, possibly to make up for the
one they missed last season. In the
racing department they are hanging UP
So, 500 in purses. But that going some
for a moderate society.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Yty Of Virogua June 81. 1871.
An adjourned 81 soisl meeting Of TIRE city coua =
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-21

Notice of intention to secure signatures to re-
monstrance against the granting Of liquor hcen-
seq m the city Of Niroqua provided by Chap.
lSo OF the laws Of Wisconsin for 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-11

~ ACK, our hero, lived in the long,
 long ago. in great country.
 where forests and mountains 0 aHounded, and where both were infestea with wild animals of danger ous kinds. Lions. leopards and other fierce beasts of prey menaced the life of those living in or near the forests or mountains base.
 Jack lived with his parents in a pretty snug place near to the borders of deep forest, through which man as yet had not found his way. Hunt CTS came and dipped into the dark thick wood, but they penetrated only a short way. glad to return to ground of safety. And many of them never returned, but met death in the jungle.
 At night. sitting beside the fire place, Jack would listen, spellbound, to the tales of adventure as told by his father and uncle. and any chance neighbors from the surrounding farms or from the village two miles away. And most of these tales, that har- rowed the youthful mind of Jack, were of hunters who had had deadly combat with the wild beasts of the field. And frequently, even as the men talked, noise would come from the sheep fold. which was close behind
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driver to unhitch the still living horse that he-the king-might mount and ride Into the village where he could procure another chariot to take him to hin palace in the city. But on the drivers holding up his injured hand and arm, the king relented, saying: Poor fellow. You had a narrow es- eape-saving my life. But where are my outrunners-my bodyguard?"
 They took to wonder ledge of rocks" explained Jack, pointing to- wards steep embankment which ran at the banks of the stream. They are hiding away from you. sire"
 I am the king, lad" replied that monarch. And I shall not forget thy service to me, nor shall I forget the olsloyaity of my bodyguard. They shall lose their heads tomorrow at dawn."
 But let us carry your Royal High ness to my own house, where my father will provide entertainment for your kingship till I can go on to the Village and get chariot and driver for your Royal Highness," suggested Jack. Then, the king agreeing to this, Jack bound up the drivers torn mem- Der with a kerchief from his own head, and the three went in the direc- ton of Jacks fathers home. Jack had called to the ass, and the animal knowing his duty, obeyed. and came trotting along to him. The king was then assisted to the animals back, the basket of dates being removed and slung over Jacks arm. Thus thu mon- arch rode to the peasants home like a peasant himself, And he was forced to laugh-since no real harm had come to his royal person. over the sit- uation-a king riding a poor unkempt farm brute!
 Inside the peasants cottage, the king sat beside the fire, chatting. while Jacks uncle hurried off to the village to fetch a chariot and out-riders for
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the house, and Jacks father, uncle and male visitors would rush out to sec the fold being invaded by lion. before he had succeeded in getting a victim, but again the lion would have a lamb or a sheep. and would be off with it, disappearing into the night. Far away-and lying opposite to the forest, stretched long sandy hills which opened upon desert. This stretch of desoiate land afforded a home for countless Hons. From the forest came other, wild creatures. bent upon the destruction of life.
 Jack early began to practice the use of the short sword, his father and uncle instructing him in handling 1t with dexterity. As that was the day before the invention of firearms, men made use of swords, spears. axes and such like weapons. And every man and half-grown boy learned the use of them. Jack was quite expert in handling the short sword before he had reached his thirteenth year, which is about the time that this story is told. But never had he had the op- portunity to test his skill in fighting wild animals.
 And so he would sit and listen breathlessly to the stories of adven- ture and misadventure as told by his elders. And he wondered if the time would ever come when he, too, might sit beside the fire and relate a story of his own experience, fighting a lion or a leopard.
 But the months passed by,-even a year passed by. and still nothing of any consequence happened to Jack, And he was now getting we'll Into his fourteenth year. And still the lions from the desert side and tho leop- ards from the forest side came to do their violence at regular intervals.
 One day, however, something hap pened to Jack-something which made great change in his life, and in the lives of those whom he loved. One morning his father sent him to the village with some fruit for the market, some dates and figs. As the animals of prey were rarely seen dur ing the day, Jack had no fear of any threatening danger from that source. He rode upon strong, gentle ass, the huge basket of fruit placed in front of him. At his side he carried his sword.
 The village lay between Jacks home and the sand-hills. which skirted the desert and ran quite to the edge of the forest. And often a lion got be- yond his own territory, following the sand-hills in quest of prey. As Jack rode leisurely along towards the vil- lage his mind was occupied with a weighty matter His father had told him of terrible famine in the lands lying just to the west of their part of the world, but the people were all one, speaking the same language and serving the same king. And as Jack rode along through a fertile valley of plenty, he wished from the bottom of
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at home in the grass-crept up to take a peep at the huge creatures who had intruded on their domain and were so noisy about 1t. All nature seemed to be enjoying the fine June day.
 Towards noon, however, Mrs. Little ton suddenly looked at the sky with some apprehension. Well, my dears," she said, to those nearest to her, "I do believe a thunder storm is preparing to drive us home before we are ready to go. Just see that pile of black clouds yonder." And Mrs. Littleton indicated a bank of rolling black clouds which were covering half of the sky already. They had gathered within an hour, and none of the pie nic party had observed them till Mrs. Littleton spoke of them.
 "We'll not have to go before we have dinner, will we?" cried Mary eagerly.
 We can't go till the wagons come for us, can we, Mrs. Littleton?" asked pug-nosed, freckled-faced Tommy Rogers.
 Well, my dears, 1t looks as though we'd have to go as soon as we can get our things together" informed Mrs. Littleton. .I'm awfully sorry I did not think to tell the men to come for us directly they should see signs of a thunder shower. But as the day promised to be so perfect, it never oc- cured to me that pile of thunder clouds were hidden away beyond the hills, ready to come believing forth and give us a sky-ducking."
 The children laughed at thought of 'sky-ducking." and funny Tommy Rogers declared he'd like one. T don't mind getting wet" he bragged boldly, but I'd not like my best Sun day clothes to get spoilt. Shucks!
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and also a pretty little creek flowed into the pond.
 Mrs. Littleton had engaged two wagonettes for the day. and a com petent driver for each. The wagon cites were covered over the top, but not at the sides. and little flags adorned the upright poles which held the top-cover. The children scram- bled into the wagons, being divided into two equal parties. Mrs. Little ton sat in the front wagon and Mary in the second. In that way each crowd had a hostess. And Mrs. Littleton acted as chaperon for the entire crowd of youngsters.
 The ride was right merry one, the children singing gaily as they rode along. Mrs. Littleton was as happy as any little one in her charge, and as- sisted in the singing, starting the songs herself.
 The picnic grounds were reached in good time, and the wagonettes were unloaded of their children and bas- kets. Two hammocks and two swings had also been brought along, and the wagonette- drivers put them up for Mrs. Littleton. Then the drivers Jumped into their wagons again and having promised to return to the grove for the gay crowd of happy youngsters at four o'clock in the after noon, they cracked their whips and drove off towards town.
 Then the real pleasures of the day began. Some of the little ones hunted flowers along the banks of the pond; others sat beneath the trees. telling stories and watching the. birds busy in the branches over their heads; others swung in the hammocks and swings. singing gaily. Butterflies fitted hither ard thither, and queer little insects
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His Majesty. And Jack sat close to the royal knee, listening to the flow of royal words. Then, of a sudden, the king looked Into Jacks face and said: T shall grant thee three wishes. lad, in payment of the service you did me this day. Speak. What are your wishes2"
 For few minutes Jack sat with bowed head. thinking. His mother was hoping he would ask to have his father created a knight and himself a young gentleman in waiting on the king and herself a lady of the Court. And his father was wishing he would wish for a hundred gold coins, a new team of horses for the farm and a chariot almost as fine as a princes. But not one of these things did Jack wish for. Rising and lowing before the king, he then dropped to one knee in front of him. My first wish," he said, lis this: Feed the starving peo- ple on yonder side of the mountains. My second wish Is this: Lessen the taxes on the poor, My third wish is this: Be merciful king, kind to your subjects, making them all love thee so well that any one would lay down his life for your Majesty when in dan- ger instead of running ai5ay, as did your out-runners do today"
 The king sat very quiet for some moments. Then he drew a sigh and said: Tt is for a lad to teach me the right things to do. Rise, my lad, and give ye UT king your hand. Your wishes shall be granted. And more you and your parents shall come to the palace, and be presented at court. And for thee, lad, we'll, thy title shall be that of Kings Councillor. You speak words with the wisdom of a sage. and your heart Is as tender as mothers, nursing her first babe. So thy king hath spoken"
 And so 1t all came to pass. just as Jack had wished it should.
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his heart that he might be able to fifty miles distant. For the king-not a kind-hearted monarch--had been appealed to. and had refused to open his treasure boxes to give aid to his starving subjects. And from those who had plenty in that land of want he extracted an immense tax. threw- ing them in prison if they were found aiding their starving neighbors instead of paying him what he demanded of them.
 All this was in Jacks mind as he rode along, Of sudden a cloud of