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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29
Scotch.

Andrew Carnegie. on the occasion Of
his 18th birthday, told a group of New
York reporters a Scotch story. Tho
story, which arose out Of an inquiry
about Mr. 3Carnegie's health, ran thus:
"a Scottish recruit stood on guard
before a colonel's tent when the colonel.
putting out his head, said sternly to the
new soldier:
WHO are your 81
"The recruit grinned and answered:
"'Ffne! Hoo's yerDels?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29
Iona Newspapers
LOOKING FOR WATCHES.
Jefferson Bee.1

Mention was made month or so
ago, of the finding Of watch in car
of potatoes. shipped here from Fargo.
y. D.. by Mr.. H. c. Tucker. The watch
was duly returned to the owner, and
the incident forgotten by Mr.. Tucker.
He was again reminded of it Christmas
day by receiving box Of 10-cent CT
sars thru the mail, from the party VINO
lost the timepiece. AS a result OF this
..windfall' Henry is now searching all
over town for more watches.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29

THAT Holden boom will worry the
politicians a lot" says the Davenport
Democrat. IF the Iowa farmers con-
clude to choose a corn expert for gov
ernor there are enough OF them to
do it,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

Don't let any one tell you about the
good old days when living was cheap
SAYS the Boone News Republican.
There never was a time when the
American people enjoyed or made more
Of the Christmas season than at the
present time. and this prosperity in
creases with every year"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29

"Tl1es attempt to make an honor roll
OF the pension list was wrong In prin-
ciple" says the Des iMoines Tribune.
THE government should never attempt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29

III the vets in Iowa undertake to
make a campaign against the supreme
court judges who will be up for re-
nomination next spring because of the
recent affirmative decision on the Moon
lawk. it will make an issue which will
insure the denomination OF the old
judges" predicts the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil.
The Fairfield Ledger hopes Profess
sor Holden may be induced to attend
strictly to his corn business"
Perhaps Colonel Roosevelt thinks
that he has really concealed from the
people the fact that he has all the
time been a candidate for renomina-
ton says the Cedar Rapids Republic
can. The people now begin to realize
that he was disappointed because the
convention which nominated Taft was
not stampeded for him. That IS, un-
doubtedly what he had hoped for
The Sutherland Courier says. LAS
long as the Moon law leaves single
oasis in the desert. the supreme court
decision doesn't worry he ultimate
consumer much. It's the putting out OF
the last one in the place that hurts.
The right of trial by jury, which Is
one of the fundamental tenets of our
American Jurisprudence, is itself on
trial itself in these days, with pubic
sentiment gradually assuming an attf-
tude OF distrust and dissatisfaction,
declares the Jefferson Bee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29

to honor men with pensions. Pensions
should be to meet the actual needs Of
those the nation is indebted to-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-12-29

The Fairfield Ledger hopes Profess
sor Holden may be induced to attend
strictly to his corn business"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
USE CARE WITH FERTILIZERS
Excellent Method Given for UtiIizin.
Two Familiar Farm Products
Apply Separately.

Both wood ashes and hen manure
are farm products, and one supplies
what the other lacks. The ashes con-
tain potash. phosphoric acid and lime,
while the hen manure lie strong in
nitrogen. II is the worst practice,
however. to mix the two together be-
fore using. The lime in the ashes will
act to set the ammonia in the hen
manure free. II this is done before
the mixture Is put in the soil the am
monia will be- lost
II, on the uther hand, the hen ma
nure is worked into the ground sew
eral inches deep, and then the wood
ashes spread ana raked or narrowed
in there will be no loss. The lime
will still act to set the ammonia free,
but being in the soil, It will be safely
held there for the crops Thus the
way to use hen manure and ashes is
to apply them separately and work
both into the soil.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
Kindness Thwarted Again.

The man with the tremulous side
whiskers and the stately silk hat
stopped at the edge of the excavation
and said to the husky laborer who
was about to push the wheelbarrow:
"Ah, my friend! 1t is splendid to
contemplate the influence that your
bone and sinew will have in the con-
structive perfection Of the structure
that will arise here, and"
"One side!" grunted the laborer,
going ahead with the wheelbarrow
The man turned to another laborer
who was about TO descend into the ex-
cavation and who had a pick on his
shoulder.
The personification of energy!" he
smiled, tugging at his right sidewhis
ker. Energy! In the days to come
our childrens children will gaze upon
the mighty edifice that shall stand
here, and they will see the concrete
result of the inspiration of labor,
which"
"Gangway!" shouted another man
with a wheelbarrow, and the man
with the pick, having lighted his pipe,
started down the ladder, turning so
that his pick knocked off the silk
hat of the enthusiastic man. AS the
latter stopped to pick up his hat he
was bumped by a wheelbarrow, and
when he finally assembled himself he
was being supported by the crossing
policeman, who held the wreck of the
hat in his free hand
"Ha-a-a-a!" shouted the kindly man.
Coarse. unfeeling, unthinking! at
tempt to show them the higher side
of life, to awaken in them the"
Run on, now" said the officer. Its
early in tn day for you to get stewed
this way, sir
So the man went to his office and
dictated a complaint against the Off
Ger, whose number he had forgotten
to take.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
BUSINESS WOMEN
A Lunch Fit for a King.

An active and successful young
lady tells her food experience:
Some years ago l suffered from
nervous prostration, induced by con-
tinuous brain strain and improper
food, added to a great grief.
Il was ordered to give up my work,
as there was great danger of my mind
failing me altogether. My stomach
was in bad condition nervous dyspep-
STA, I think now and when Grape
Nuts food was recommended to me, l
had no faith in it. However, I tried
1t, and soon there was marked i'm
provement in my condition.
Il had been troubled with faint
spells, and had used a stimulant to
revive me. l found that by eating
Grape-Nuts at such times / was re-
lieved and suffered no bad effects,
which was a great gain. AS to my
other troubles-nervous prostration,
dyspepsia, etc.-on the Grape-Nuts diet
they soon disappeared
Il wish especially to call the atten-
ton of Office girls to the great benefit
I derived from the use of Grape-Nuts
as a noon luncheon. I was thoroughly
tired of cheap restaurants and ordin-
airy lunches, and so made the expert
ment of taking a package of Grape
Nuts food with me, and then slipping
out at noon and getting niekels
worth of sweet cream to add to It.
Il found that this simple dish, fin
ished off with an apple, peach, orange,
or bunch of grapes made a lunch fit
for a king. and one that agreed with
me perfectly.
4 throve so on my Grape-Nuts diet
that did not have to give up my work
at all, and IN the two years have had
only four lost days charged up against
me
Let me add that your suggestions
in the little book, Road to MELVILLE
are. in my opinion. invaluable, espe-
cially to women" Name given By
Postum c., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellville" in
pkgs.
There's a Reason
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time to time. they
are genuine. true, and tuu OF hunaR
intereS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
Fig. 2-TeIford's Idea.

rounded edges The best for the pur-
pose has been found to be what is
commonly called trap rock. This trap
rock is very hard and tough and
breaks angularly Such a stone
wedges in tightly between its neigh
bors. and If properly wedged will not
work loose as a round stone would.
A round stone will rock like a cradle
If pressure is brought to bear on
either end and this will soon disin-
tegrate the driveway. Roc.,ng stones
will also occur II any soft material is
used in building up the driveway.
For the best results, and this Is fol-
lowing MacAdam's teachings, stones
of about one-inch cube should be used
all the way from the foundation to the
bed. These should be put down In
layers and each layer rolled with a
light roller. No sand, breaker dust
or soft material whatever should be
used in building up the driveway
In the rolling, one of the most seri-
Gus mistakes in roadway building is
usually made. To get good driveway
made quickly heavy roller is used
and, apparently, this method produces
a good driveway If first appearances
only are considered. But it is penny
wise and pound foolish. Light rolling,
of course. requires a greater length
of time than heavy rolling and there
fore those who are having driveways
built will generally insist on the use
OF the heavy roller. No greater mis-
take could be made. No matter how
well a driveway has been built, a
heavy roller is almost sure to crush
the stone and spoil 1t, thus nullify-
ing the benefit of any good practice
that may have been followed up to
this stage Light rolling. on the other
hand, win gradually pack the whole
mass into a solid concrete structure
with each stone so wedged in as to
be practically immune against dis
placement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
EAF2R',l.: %
6 ssSlgss~71(se-s's5 -: 49, - lasss
IiJ7EESe.

The fast horse plows the short fur
row
The telephone is an errand boy that
is easy to board.
Some people speak as they think.
only more frequently
Under the average conditions, corn
is the best crop TO grow for the silo.
Success in bee keeping. as in n. Jst
other things. depends upon the man
The man who gets the best returns
from his soil studies the needs Of his
soil
The implement mans best friend is
the farmer who never houses his farm
tools
High priced implements ought TO
have good protection all the year
round
Cowpeas are very susceptible to
frost and are materially injured even
by light frosts.
Because manure is black and has a
bad odor. that is no sign that II is OF
the best quality.
1t is Just as necessary for the farm
er to read and study as 1t is for the
professional man.
The droppings of granted cattle
and horses. we'll mixed together and
each layer covered with land plaster,
will rot quickly and wiz produce /
good crop OF vegetables when properly
used.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
Child Suicides.
CHARLES sAxsY.

Hardly a week passes in Vienna
without the record OF an attempt at
suicide by some child Of tender years.
Sometimes a pitiful scrawl is left re-
cording the state Of mind that led to
the resolve TO put IN end 10 the
trouble of life; more often parents or
schoolmaster are left TO draw their
own conclusions. The other day
child OF twelve the daughter of a
worker in Vienna factory. lost a
half-penny, and being afraid OF pun
ishmeat, she went upstairs. took down
her fathers gun and shot herself,
Fortunately she was not fatally in
jured. The same morning a school
boy of nine broke the strap Of his
satohel He bolted himself in a room
and hanged himself through chagria
al the accident.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
PlepIant Easy to Grow.

Elephant is easily proceed in a
commercial way, yields umensely.
and is easily gathered and put into
shape for the market, 1t can be
shipped almost any distance. Then.
too, the demand for it on the market
makes it one of the two best vege-
tables for commercial use P'aplant
is usually set In rows four fe> and
two and one-half feet in the rows
Like asparagus it should be care
fully tended and heavily MANFRED It
should DO fortified every winter
No pieplant should be pulled for the
market for the first year, no matter
how healthy and vigorous it may seem
After the first year It may be pulled
for she market at any time as soon
as frost is gone
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

The fashion page attracts the eyes
OF all the ladies' fair;
Who knows what Turing fanc!es rise
At what is pictured there?
The lady who is skin and bone,
The lady who is fat
Each thinks about herself alone
And smiles: IN look like that
The sylphliSe waist, the lissome shape
Appeals to her who's plump;
The gangly one thinks they can drape
Her till she's less a trump.
Long, lean; short, stout-an think thu
same
And in their mental chat
Each let's her fancy flash to flame
With: 'I will look like thatr'
All. well. good brother, you and
Look at the fashions, too
You may be more than six feet high
And slender to the view,
I may be short and round, but we
Observe the tailor's plat
And say: That style will do for me-
Twill make me look like that"
l sometimes wonder if on earth
There is a living one
OF such a perfect shape and girth-
But when alls said and done
1t SINNERS down to this same thing
OF shoes and clothes and hat:
Each of US gives his fancy wing
With: Il win look like that"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
EndIve Not Hard 70 Grow.

Endive may be sown early in cold
frames or in the open ground like let
tuce. Servings may also be made at
any time during the summer, although
mer have not the best quality. Fall
grown plants may be taken up with
a good supply of adhering earth and
stored in a dry cellar for winter use.
There are several distinct varieties Of
endive, those having smooth leaves be.
ing the larger and coarser. The fine
ly cut and curled varieties and more
particularly those with naturally
whitened leaves are most attractive
and usually most tender
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
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Fig. r--what MaoAdam Advocated.

Fl9. 1--What MaeAdam advocated
is not matchmaking at all, but tel
fordizing," for what is commonly
thought to be a macadam road is
built after the method advocated by
Telford. says the Country Gentleman.
MacAdam advocated the use of stones
of uniform size all the way through
the roadway (see Fig. y, while Tel
ford advocated the use of larger
stones at the bottom of the roadbed
with smaller ones Oh top Of this
foundation. still smaller ones above
that and finally pulverized stone, or
breaker dust, as a top dressing (see
Fig. p, and 1t is this Telford practice
that is usually followed in construct
ing what are commonly called ma
cadam roads.
Now to build good driveway one
must begin with a dry, hard bed on
which to lay the foundation Should
the ground be marshy or damp, some
means Of drainage must be installed
and a solid, dry sub-grade established.
Having secured a proper sub-grade,
the next step is to select proper ma
terial for the driveway building. The
stone used must be a hard stone that
win break angularly and not have
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

The average weight Of hogs market
ed in recent years is much lighter
than in former years; in the decade
1S7O-1S79 the average weight of hogs
killed during the winter months in
western packing centers was abo I
275 pounds; in the decade 1SS0.1SS9
about 257 pounds; in the decade. 1890
1899 about 239 pounds, and In the
past decade 1900-1909 about 2l9
POUNDS. In other words. hogs mar.
keted between 80 and 40 years ago
averaged one-fourth heavier than
those marketed in recent wears.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
A Matter of ACCURACY.

Mamma" said the little boy, I'VE
know that the Bible is so, cont WEI"
Yes dear" replied the mother.
And we know that the dictionary is
so, DOM we?"
ITO be sure, child"
Then, mamma"
Well, pet?"
Which is the so-est?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
Australia Rich In Libraries.

Victoria's (Australia) five hundredth
free library was opened lately. One
and all of the older libraries are well
patronized. The gross revenue re-
ceived by them in the aggregate from
halls, members subscriptions, and
grants is about $4,000. There are
about a million books in these libra
ries, and it was claimed that some
thing like 100000 visits are paid to
them in the year. While works Of flc-
ton are read to the greatest extent,
general literature and history receive
a good deal of attention.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
neen or Shallow SEEDING.

Dig up grain plants, and you viii
find that they form their roots at the
same depth whether planted deep or
shallow. When sown too deep the
plants send up a growth till within
about an inch Of the surface and there
starts the real root system, II takes
work to send up this growth, 50 the
more shallow the seed can be sown.
and yet deep enough so IL can get
moisture. the better A good seed
bed should be fairly compact, the
more compact II Is the nearer the sur
face the moisture comes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
Pumpkins for Fattenlnc.

Pumpkins will soon be close rivals
of silage crops as n ration for fatten-
ing purposes, They contain large
amount of protein and albumen and a
fair amount OF ash and potash Their
composition is 50 well balanced in
comparison with other feeds for
young animals. that strength is i'm
parted by the ash and potash to the
bones of the stock. and the protein
builds the flesh Eighty per cent Of
the mature pumpkin can be utilized
for feeding purposes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
The Second Dimension.

1t was on little branch railway
In a southern state that the New
England woman ventured to refer to
the high rates. 1T seems to me five
cents a mile is extortion," she said,
with frankness. to her southern cou.
sin.
IT'S a big lot of money to pay IL
you think of it by the mile" said
the southerner, in her soft drawl;
but you just think how a cheap 1t is
by the hour, Cousin Annie-only
about thirty-five cents" = Youths
Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
A Tense Tragedy.

He clasped her waist.
With a sigh the beauteous girl loolv
ed into his eyes.
"Pleasei" she whispered.
moi" he muttered
She bent forward until her soft hair
brushed his face.
Still he grasped her waist
She pleaded with him to loosen his
clasp. but he was obdurate.
Suddenly her eyes flashed with the
fire of wrath.
She glared at him with the berserk-
er rage that slCmbers in the soul Of
all women.
Daunted TO some extent he retreat
ed slightly. but tenaciously kept his
hold on her waist.
Il command you!" she cried.
Command nothiag!" he answered.
Il got my orders that amt to let
you have this waist till you pay the
SO c. Q. D.. and l guess I know my
business"
Then with a soft shUdder. she dug
up the money and got her waist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
NEW RAKE CAN BE ADJUSTED
New Jersey Man lnvents Implement
for Farm Work With Teeth at
Any Distance or Angle.

This implement was designed by
New Jersey man. It's teeth can be
adjusted at many angles and at vari-
Gus distances from each other The
handle can be moved, as it is attached
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

Il thought you were trying to econo-
mize on coal?" said the perspiring
tenant OF an apartment
only in the winter, said the jani-
tor Now we're tryius 20 burn up
what's left cause We need the room
It takes ~"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
He LIGHTED.

We'll, young man, what is it?"
asked her father.
Co." jauntily said the young man,
Il thought may be l might strika a
match around here"
But At that the old gentleman's
eyes lit up, and the young man wen
out
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
HOW TO MAKE DRIVEWAY
TeIford's Method Was to Use Large
Stones for Foundation With
Smaller Ones on Top.

While there are any number of
methods of driveway building, only
one. practically, is followed to any
extent, and this is usually called ma
cadamizing." AS a matter of fact f.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
MARKER FOR A STUMP FARM
Used by Wisconsin Man and
Found Very Convenient.

By o. D. JOYAL. Wisconsin)
The illustration shows a good
marker for a stump farm. I have
used one for two years and find it
very convenient.
The top board is ks inches, the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
Never Drill Strong Fertilizer.

Never drill strong fertilizer like
sheep or poultry manure in the rows
next TO the seed. Better plan is to
work it into the ground before plant
ing or in the rows just after the plants
appear and not close enough SO it wiD
touch.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14
The NIGHT Shift.

Positive Wife-John, why do you
talk In your sleep? Have you any
idea?
Negative Husband-So as not TO
forget how. suppose. It's the only
chance | get,-Puck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

Margaret think Mr.. Baker could
easily hypnotic people.
Katherine-Why do you think SO?
Margaret-He often holds my hand
till it falls asleep-Puck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

to the head by a pivot with a nut.
which keeps it tight in whatever posi-
ton it Is desired. The teeth can be
adjusted to straddle row of plants
thus saving them from injury. 1t is
said to be becoming popular with east.
ern gardeners.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

Start afresh this Spring-cleause and
purify the system by a course of Garfield
Tea, Herb laxative and blood-puriher
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

But few novels are written for think
ing people; most of them are written
for the entertainment OF women
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

Wise-Do you see that striking look
ing woman with the veil.
Howe-Yes.
Wise-Do you know why she wears
the veil?
Howe-No. Homely?
Wise-No; she's afraid the sun
might blister the paint.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

Many Things In Demand.
The markets have never been over
supplied with mushrooms. squads,
honey, berries and the like
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

Many q man has discovered that
popularity is not worth Eae price.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

runners are 21kx6 inches. the cross
bar is 2x3 inches. One horse will do
the work better than two, as ii is
easier for one to dodge the stumps.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-06-14

- cEe--4-sI Ie-G>GG
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1911-05-04
Sturm's Guaranty Article.

In the May number o. StIrm's Mag
azine isa very comprehensive article
b. r frederick ; Barde on the working
Of the Oklahoma Bank Guaranty Law.
il i direct, pertinent, and should be
carefully read by all Oklahoma. To
matters not whether you are for or
against the Law, this article j. worth
your time and attention, and contains
information Of value.
In addition % the inside workings Of
the law, the results accomplished, aud
the prospects Tor the future extracts
from Bryan. Taft, Haskell. Williams,
aud the committee that was sent here
from Wisconsin, arc given.
The article IS frank, fair but a bit
feyerish.