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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Rat Proof eranary.

sept neatly painted. While Il may be
If any size. "a by 40 feet will be found
suitable for the usual farm.
The arrangement Of the floor plan
gives ten bins. the open driveway, also
the small space at the front end. for
scales and bags. No grain bin should
be over eight feet square. as the grain
Is liable to mold In a larger bin
While it is not advisable to keep corn
In granary. ii is sometimes done and
the crit may be made rat proof By
building 'he outer wall as shown In
the small section. One by four or sig
inch strips are used. and both edges
beveled, as shown: they are placed
not farther than three-ssghths inches
apart. The berei must be at least at
IN angle az 40 degrees. This will keep
tut rats and mice, and will allow some
lir to enter the crib. but very little
ain or snow.
The foundation may be of stone.
brick or cement. but should 20 below
the frost line: six or eight inches of
the top dirt. inside the foundation is
now removed, and the same filled to
the under side Of joIst with broken
stone. gravel or coarse cinders; this
should be dampened and we'll tamped
The stills are next set In mortar. and
the ioists nailed In place; the spaces
between the same are next filed with
concrete. This MAY be what Is termed
lean concrete. that is. not much ce-
ment used. as it is not expected to
carry any weight. and is used only for
keeping out rats and mice. This con-
crete should be mixed In the proper
ton of one part cement. three parts
sand. ard FIVE to seven parts broken
stone 0; gravel. II should be well
mixed. and the spaces filed clear to
the top Of the joists. This must be al.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
PREVENTION OF
SOIL WASHING
When bitches Are Small They
May be Filled with Rubbish
TO Check the Current
of Water.
IBy ]. @. MosIAN


When soils are likely to wash. an
ounce OF prevention Is worth many
pounds OF cure. The best remedy Is
a preventive one This applies es-
pecially to the formation of gullies on
hlllsides by which a farm may be
completely ruined In a very few years
When these bitches are small they
may be filled with rubbish that will
check the current of water and cause
the sediment to be deposited there.
which will result in the filling OF the
ditch
The general washing that takes
place from the surface of all hiily
and even slightly rolling land should
be looked after as well.
This washing removes the best soil
and lowers tie productive capacity OF
very large areas of land Much OF
this was not of the best to begin with.
and the removal of the thin top soil
has rendered many tracts almost
worthless.
Silt and clay soils are much more
liable to wash than sandy ones, be-
cause the PARTICLES are smaller. con
sequently more easily carried by
wafer: and. as these soils do not alb
gorb the rainfall readily. because the
pores are small. so there Is more
water to run OF.
While It is impossible to change the
inorganic constituents Of soils TO any
appreciabie extent. yet they may be
treated in such way as to change
the texture in a few years.
This may be done by Incorporating
organic matter Ia them. The partial
ly decayed material cements the soil
particles into graules or grains. CIV
ing 1t somewhat the porosity and
Gooseness of a sandy soil
The granuIes thus formed are too
large to be carried readily When in
this condition. water win be absorbed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
FEMALE DIVERS OF Japan
Women Who Begin at - to Search
for Pearls In thS Coast
Waters.

The pearl divers of Japan are WON
en- Along the coast Of the BAY of Ago
and the Bay of Kokasho the thirteen
and fourteen year-old girls. after they
have finished their primary school
work. so to sea and learn to dive.
They are IN the water and learn to
swim almost from babyhood and spend
most Of their time IN the water except
in TIE coolest season. from the end OF
December 10 the beginning OF Febru
airy Even during the most Indictment
OF seasons they sometimes dive tor
pearls
They wear special dress. white IN.
derwear ana the hair twisted up into
hard knot The eyes are protected
by glasses 10 prevent the entrance of
water Tubs are suspended from the
waist A boat in command of a man
is assigned 10 every five or ten women
divers to carry them to and from the
fishing grounds
When ibe divers arrive on the
grounds they leap into the water at
once and begin TO gather oysters at
the bottom The overs are dropped
into tubs Suspended from their waists
When the YES sal: are filled the divers
are raised 10 the surface and jump into
the beats They dive to depth OF
from FIVE TO thirty fathoms without
any special apparatus and retain their
breath from one to three minutes
Thei- ages vary from thirteen TO
forty years and between twenty-five
and thirty.dve they are at their prime
Oriental Review
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
When FrIendshIp counts.


The doors of the deformed man are
always locked. and the key is on the
outside. he may have treasures Of
charm inside. but they will never be
revealed unless the person outside CO.
operates with him In unlocking the
door. A friend becomes, to a mucn
greater degree than with the ordinary
man. the indispensable means OF dis
covering ones own personality. One
only exists, so to speak. with friends
II is easy to see how hopelessly such
. sensitiveness incapacitates a man
for business, professional or social
life, where the hasty and superficial
impression is everything. and disas-
ter is the fate of the man who has not
ALL treasures of his personality IN
the front window where they can be
readily inspected and appraised
From the September Atlantic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
strleken wlth oenerorI,u

A Scotsman brought his entire fam
fly OF even 10 wish relative in Lon
don They we're entertained In a man
DER that left nothing 10 be asked ioi
Two weeks: theaters. suppers. CAB roe.
about the city. excursions into the
country The whole time McPherson
never put bis hand in his pocket TO pa,
Tor a thing
when the family was going home
the Londoner and bis cousin went init
the buffet Tor hnai glass From fore.
OF nabit be CROPPED for his wallet: but
Sandy gripped Dis arm
Ma. ma" said be we've been vera
GUIDE Ia me an mine this fortnicnt
iiast Mon. well nae a loss Tor tbs
iEsht wee nipple Success Magazine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Increase Value Of Lands.

One reason why farm lands IN the
west are more valuable than those
Of the east Is because the western
farms are big enough 20 permit the use
Of traction engines IN blowing An en-
CINE drawing a gang OF eight plows.
turning over a strip ten feet vide. al a
speed Of two and haif miles per
hour. dragging harrows behind Will DO
30 acres per day There are not many
forms 81 the eat where such opera
tons are possible
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

rapidly. and II deep plowiEg is prac
ticed. the ground will be in condition
to absorb heavy rainfall.
IL is estimated that ten inches OF
loose soil will absorb two inches OF
rainfall A large supply OF organic
matter should be maintained. it pos.
sible. by growing legunes and cover
crops
In fact a soil that is liable TO wash
badly should never pass through the
winter without a cover crop The
roots will hold the soil PARTICLES to-
gether and the top will prevent raplc
surface currents from forming.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
.Ry ]. z. ee1paEMAN.,

The grain ssnusiiy destroyed and
TASTED by rae' and mice. II is claimed.
runs wesl up azto the millions Of
bushels. II this is true. and the
writer has reason 20 believe that it Is.
II Is certainly strange. with the pres
ent high price Of all grain. that the
farmer and othera who handle and
store more or less grain. do not use
more precaution sod care in the cree.
lion Of cribs and xranaries. II is not
very hard or expensive matter to
build practical rot and mouse proof
granary.
The building shsrsn is rat proof and
win be an ornament to any farm. If
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Modern Pharmacy.

I'VE have very fine course in phar
macy" says the president OF the col
liege 10 the father OF the student who
is entering.
I'm glad to hear that. My boy ex.
poets TO become a druggist"
well. we give special lectures on
soap. stamps. cigars. perfumery. soda
water. candy, city directories. tele-
phone books and stationery"--Life
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

friend advised me to take Doan's Kid.
ney Pills. When had used five
boxes, got out Of bed and improved
until entirely well. For five years
have not had the slightest trouble"
when Your Back Is Lame, Re-
member the Name-DOAN'S." soc. a
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.
Buffalo, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
MANURE GOOD
FOR FLOWERS
Rose Bush As Tremendous Feeder
of Rich Soil - Should be
Given Additional
Leaf Mould.
CBy MYRLE TYLER IRoNs.l

A correspondent asks If manure
sIil harm rose bushes?~ adding that
ore of her neighbors told her that IL
would prevent them from towering
We never heard Of such thing
before. II is q fart. however. that IN
some parts OF tn country there are
people who still believe that manure
will poison the soil for farm crops.
and doubtless us idea has spread TO
rose bushes.
Nothing was ever more absurd.
Rose bushes are tremendous feeders
OF rich soil ahc II should always be
composed Of weILrotted manure be
sides additional segs mold and the
entire svil shosit be OF the richest
character
A hegTy loam or elav and gravel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Floor plan.

be fastened in place with tenpenny
nails. There is no lining at all, as IL
would only make hiding place for
rats and mice. II they should by some
means enter the building. while With
the studs exposed IL would be an easy
matter to clear the building of them
with a cat or dog. as they have no
place to hide.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
rhex,rs III About railors.

"All criticism" said Professor
Brander Matthews In one OF his bril-
liant Columbia lectures. lis. to GER
tain extent. personal and biased" He
paused and smiled. The Tailor and
Cutter, weekly paper" he resumed.
said in recent leading article:
"'Carlyle's .Sartor Resartus." Mere
dith's Evan Harrington" and Kings
ley's ALTON Locke" will be great
classics when the ephemeral novels OF
today will have long since perished."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

one day of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try It,
and it has made me O well woman.
My neighbors and friends declare it
had worked a miracle for me. Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period of life. If it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN u. CREATION,
81 n. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period Of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is 10 other remedy known
to medicine that win so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia i. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write "a cOnfiden-
tiai letter to Mrs. Pinkbam, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

well drained. are suitable sells for rose
bushes. A trench at least three feet
deep should be dug and filled with
alternate layers Of manure and com
post and well worked up before the
roses are planted.
After the plants have become well
started they should still receive
manure and this should be applied
every spring In liberal quantities
Do not be afraid Of giving your
rose bushes soiltoo rich. The richer
il is the moye vigorous viii be the
growth Of your plants and the more
beautiful viii the color Of your fowerS
he
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

lOI Ire DeIOT6 L Tried
Lydia i. Pinkham's
V e ge { a Bile Com
pound. ] was in such
a nervous condition
L could not keep
s till. NJ y Ii m b 5
were cold, l had
creepy sensations,
and | could not sleep
nights. / was finally
told by two phys
icians that 1 also
had a fflnor. I read
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Ration for Pins.

A Colorado farmer near Alamosa
feeds cut alfalfa hay with portion
of good barley and wheat, feeding
about one pound of grain daily and all
the alfalfa they will eat. This farmer
says he can feed this at cost OF
about fifty cents per month, and the
pigs make fine growth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
The Awakenino

Dignifed mother OF prospective
bride ito social edtorl-And little
Dorotha. sister OF the bride. who is to
be flower girl. viii be dressed like a
Dresden shepherdess. with golden
crook festooned with rosebuds and
Young voice from the stairway
Ma. where is the washrag?--Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

ache. head ache-whole body achep Pains
or twitching In groins or limbs? Muscles
sore. tender. infamedp Difficulty IN retain-
ing urine2 Scalding. burning sansation2
Sediment In urine, or unnatural color? Ner-
vous? Depressef? Heed the danger signaisI
Don't wait until it's too latei
Go TO the nearest drugstore at once. get
DR.. Derby's Kidney Pills-you'u thank your
stars for having done so, It's the one sure,
safe. scientific remedy. No bad after effects
Sold In Csc and 500 packages. II you want to
try them first. ask for tia free sample. II
druggist can't supply you. send direct to
Derby Medicine Co.. Eaton Rapids, Mich
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Correcting WINE.

papa and mamma and SCI Willie
we're crossing the ocean While had
done sonnet hing for which bis mother
thought he needed correction. but not
feeling equal to The occasion she
tufued 70 her husband
John" she said. cant you speak
lo Wilie7'
Papa replied to . thin. weak voice.
7HoBdy, Willie. "---suecess Magazine
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

sPoHN's DlSTEMPER CURE will
cure any possible case Of DISTEMPER,
PINK EYE, and the like among horses
of all ages. and prevents all Others in the
same stable from having the disease. Also
cures chicken cholera. and dog distempcr
Any good druggist can supply you, or send
10 mfrs. so cents and 81 90 a bottle Agents
wanted. Free book Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases. Gcshen. Ind.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
ENC So OF.

What is this domestic science?" In
auired the engaged girl
TT consists OF making hash out OF
the leftover meat and croquettes out
Of the leftover hash" explained her
more experienced friend.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

passed without a pas
sage of the urine.
The doctors began to
take the water from
me with a catheter.
They did this once a
day for fifty days.
Finally my doctor
told me my time was
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Rivalry.

Does your automobile go faster
than your neighbor's?'
NO" replied Mr. Chuggins. But
my danger signal makes much more
disagreeable noise than his"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
would Arres, lilm ANYWAY.

Sergeant - Att Take Murphy's
iame for talkiu' in the ranks.
Corporal-W'y. sergeant. Q weren't
akin.
Sergeant - Wasn't he? Well. cross
It out an put i'm In the guardroom for
deceivin' me.-Tatler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
An unheliever.

Sir" said the naughty American
to his adhesive tailor, Il object to this
boorish dunning would have YOU
know that my eatgreat-grandfather
was one Of the early settlers"
And yet. sighed the anxious trades.
man. there are people who believe in
heredity. "-Argonaut
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

You may have noticed how differ
ent men are from hogs. The latter
never want to do things that are not
good for them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Fire Pork In Canada.

Up in Canada, where they raise little
corn. the farmers produce. with feed.
Ing peas, clover and alfalfa, 81 me OF
the finest pork tina. is seen on the
English market.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

When you find her that lives on
of the feeder and gets fat and lazy.
she is usually too lazy TO work and too
lazy to lay eggs and better be sent
to the butcher.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Bio Profit In Onions.

woman of Dayton. Wash. cleared
$3.50 last year from ten acres OF on.
ions. Her crop yielded about 1000
sacks per acre, and all were sold 10
a New York firm.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
some,lmes Not a. Homo

Charity Worker = You poor soul!
Does your husband always hang
around the house all day.
Mrs. Tenement (cheerfuliy) - In.
dade. no. Half the tonne he's in the
lookup
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

COMPLICATION causes and aggravates many
seriou, diseases. II is thoroughly cured by
DIR. FoSce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor.
tie family laxative.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
SsIII . Is :: s.
HIS Lcsinos

What did you lose on that wrest-
ling match?"
About nine-tenths OF my respect for
the human race"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Oranges Exnortcd.

Florida and California oranges were
exported last year TO the extent o.
962.229 boxes. worth s2.445.559
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

Accidents, Burns. Scalds, Sprains,
Bruises. Bumps. Cuts, Wounds, all are
painful. Hamlins Wizard Oil draws out
the inflammation and gives instant relief.
Don't vait for the accident. Buy it now.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
a cross-Referenee.

Mistress-Have you a reference?
Bridget-Foine; OF held the poker
over her till got it.-Harper's Bazaar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
GIVEN UP TO DIE.

Cured BY Doan's Kidney Pills After
Doctors Gave Up Hope.
]. L. Richardson, Red Key, Ind,
says: For five months l was con-
fined to my bed. a helpless invalid. /
almost went crazy. Twenty.flve hours
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Not In Vain.

Noah sighted Mount Ararat.
eat last" he cried. the mountain
resort with an ocean viewI"
Herewith he felt the voyage was not
In vain-Puck.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
l;sf a Free Package
At Your Druggists
Wonderful New Treatment for Kid
neys, Bladder, Rheumatism, Back
aehe-Thousands of Free Sam
pies Being Given Away!

To prove that there is at last one really
depsndable remedy for all such disorders,
the makertsof DR.. Derby's Kidney Pills have
authorized druggists everywhere to distrib-
ute free trial packages to all applicants.
Do you suffer from diabetes. dropsy,
Brights Disease. pain in bladder. rheuma-
1sn In any form? Does your back ache. side
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Overlooked.

KnickeT-We can't carry revolYers
any longer?
Bocker-But they didn't take away
the girls hatpins
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

krn. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethine. ssftens the guns, reduces inHanms
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
Serious Business.

Madge--Was George fooling while
you we're playing golf?
Marjorie - Gracious. hope notl
Why. | accepted bim.-LippIncott's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
High Pork Helps Mutton

The high prices of pork during the
past few years has helped the mutton
market.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

The noblest work of God Is man. but
you can't make some married women
believe II,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
WHAT
| WENT
THROUGH
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkram's
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass. II cannot express
what went through during the change
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

When a cyclone gets busy with 4
mans property it's an awful blow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01

The shortest words sometimes carry
the most weight.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-01
pennsxlvanIa hax EleIdn.

PennSytvania RAY FieIos.
The hay fields OF Pennsylvania av.
eraged eighty pounds more per acre
than those Of other states IN the
Union during 1910
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-11
CAUSES SICKNESS
Good Health Impossible with a Dis
ordered Stomach.

There is nothing that will create
sickness or cause more trouble than a
disordered stomach, and many people
daily contract serious maladies simply
through disregard or abuse of the
stomach.
We urge every one suffering from
any stomach arrangement. indigestion
or dyspepsia, whether acute of chronic.
to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets, with
the distinct understanding that we will
refund their money without question
or formality, If after reasonable use OF
this medicine they are not satisfied
with the results. We recommend them
to our customers every day, and have
not yet to hear of any one who has not
been benefited by them. Three sizes,
25c, soc and $1OO box. Sold in
Calumet only at our store.-The Rexall
store. Vastbinder & Reed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-11
Lesson From Potatoes.

Rotting potatoes in Maine and New
brunswick, with the farmers DESTROY.
ing thousands of BARRELS because of
the low prices to the producer. Here
the consumer can pay anywhere from
VI to $3.50 a bushel. Rotten nota.
toes on the farms; something rottener
In Denmark. Those who control orr
markets to gouge high prices out of
the consumer won't bring in potatoes
when they can get them cheap. Some
day our American consumers will gen.
crate wits and spunk enough to form
cooperative societies, such as there
are all over Great Britain, to go ont
and buy natural products wherever
they are in supply, as the potatoes Of
fiaine and New Brunswick now arc
transport them to the centers of ponp.
htion and distribute them to the con.
Stunning members of the co-operativo
societies at low prices. oh. shucks,
WHAT'S the matter with us Yankeesp-
New York Press.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-11
THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1775-Sir George Thomas. colonial
governor Of Pennsylvania from 1898 tc
1747 died in London Born in Antigua
about 1900.
1776-British soldiers in Boston
made a playhouse of Faneuil Hall.
17S5-Seat OF United States Gov
eminent located at New York.
1S35-William Stanley Haseltine.
Noted painter, born in Philadelphia.
Died in Rome. Feb. 2 1900.
1S42-"Weaver's Riots" in Philadel-
phia.
1s5S-Ericsson's caloric ship made
its first trial.
1s61-Alabama seeded from the
Union.
1S65-The Federals took Fort Fish
er, y. &.
1S69-Improvements to East River
channel began at Hell Gate.
1S71-First elections for the Provin-
cial legislature were held In Manitoba.
19OS-Secretary Root and Ambassa-
dor Bryce signed treaty providing
for the settlement of points in dispute
between the United States and Canada.