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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
FLESH FLIES BOTHER SHEEP
Flock Should Be Watched Closely, Es-
peclaIly in Warm, Damp Weather,
20 Keep Pests Away.

When the sleeps wool becomes
filthy and the skin irritated an ideal
condition IS made for the work of the
maggot fly. And when the maggots
get a start they create more and
more friendly harbor for their kind
as they work and increase in numbers
under the wool. says the Sheep Breed
er. A sheep infected with maggots is
a most pitiful sight, helpless against
the parasites eating out fits flesh until
sheep dies, its life gnawed out in
a most cruel manner. For the sake
Of humanity. II for no other reason,
sheep should be saved from such suf
fering. These flies can do no dam
age If not given suitable place to lay
their eggs. Sheep should be watched
carefully, especially In warm, damp
weather, and dirty tag-locks or other
filth clipped of and a little tar dab
bed on IL the skin is chafed. These
maggotg also get In their work under
rams horns. Indeed n ram with heavy
horns lying close TO his head will hard
ly pass through a summer without in.
fectiOD unless tHe Mes are kept away
by putting some tar on the rams
head.
An infected sheep can be told by
the fact that It refuses TO eat, stands
with its head down and most often by
itself and stamps its feet or Jerks It's
head exactly as irritation by maggots
would lead one to expect The rem.
edy IS simple Cut away the wool
close. Clean out all maggots. using
turpeptine to wash them out Smear
the place thoroughly with tar Then
keep watch of the sheep to see that
the flies do not again start IN the same
place Thoroughness in cleaning out
the parasites is essential for one
left IL will start the damage all over.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
; By FIoRNNS @. Ke1TNeT"
%, The BOBBS MERRILL cOF1PANS

street to the grocery, Ethel Maud and
Blossom rode on the box-seat as it
were
And the moment they came to
standstill they were surrounded by
the mothers of the joyous youngsters
and a babble ensued that was con-
fusion coufounded.
Mrs. Kinney clasped her wriggling
offspring as they were handed down
to her in turn. and with each she man
aged Thank you, sir" that sounded
as if they had been returned from
the grave TO her maternal bosom.
With the last in her arms she turned
and said: Miss Seliny Lue l thank
you fer this a-happening to EN- what
they won't never forgit. They amt a
mother or child on this Bluff as could
git along without you a single day"
Mrs. Dobbs affirmed the remarks of
Mrs. Kinney heartily, but she was
overcome with a shyness two hundred
and ten pounds in weight. so could
only nod. Her pride in the exalted
position Of Ethel Maud was over
whelming but she lifted down Kin
neys and Tynes with impartial de-
light. Miss Selma Lue," she said,
'le'me hold Clemmie fer you. l do
wish her mother coulder seen you
drive up. You don't know how moth
er feels when she sees her children in
rich and stylish company"
At last there were left only Ethel
Maud and Blossom to descend, and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

return for the repeal of the obnoxious
go per cent law" This law. requir-
ing candidates to muster at least that
percentage of the normal vote at the
primary in order that their names
might go on the election ballot. was
modified in the recently passed Mary
Ann" bill TO ten per cent. but the ma
jority is now willing to epeal it alto
gether. This action will pacify many
recalcitTant Democrats and assist the
Republicans in carrying forward their
plans with respect to other legisla-
ton.
The senate passed the Zophy bill.
authorizing Milwaukee county to issue
bonds for the construction Of build
ings for its county school of agricul-
ture and domestic science. II is pro-
posed tc spend about S125.00e for
these buildings, and the present law
does not. II is believed, confer definite
authority to issue bonds for the pur-
pose. The bill mas not yet been acted
on by the assembly.
The senate also passed a bin pro
election of county officers by drawing
lots, requiring county and city super
intendents OF schools to report to the
state labor commissioner moathly on
the number of children of school age
in their districts who have failed to
attend school as required by law. and
a bill creating an exempt class in
state civil service for special experts
employed by the different departments
of state government
The senate ordered to third read
ing the Gaylord bill. authorizing all
cities of the state TO borrow money to
buy park lands and secure SUCH loans
by giving mortgages on the property
purchased; the Fisher bill. prescribing
the size and power of headlights on
street cars, and the Johnson bill, au.
thorizing the construction of dock
at Detroit harbor-
The Thomas bill and the Owen bill,
appropriating money for the equip
ment and operation of the binder
Irvine plant at the state prison at
Waupun were laid over until May 81.
The Randolph resolution, memorial.
iEing congress to enact a law impos-
ing a uniform tax on vessels on the
great lakes, was adopted. The senate
also adopted the James resolution,
urging the preservation of shade trees
in the Capitol park.
The senate committee on corpora
tons introduced a new bill requiring
railroads to stop at least one or more
of their passenger trains at villages Of
200 population or over. This bill is de-
signed to take the place of the Hull
bill, which was recommended for In
definite postponement after getting
through the assembly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
TREATMENT OF BOG SPAWN
Trouble May Be Corrected by AppIi-
cation Of Cold Water and Lo-
tion Of Acetate Of Lead.

A round. smooth tumor at the front
and on the inside of the hook. II is
the result Of sprains, bruises or other
injuries. When these injuries occur
too much joint oil is secreted. causing
a bullying Of the ligament Lameness
seldom accompanies a bog SPAWN. II
lameness be present other structures
are certain 10 be affected. and some
pain and heat will be noticed, to-
gether with a stiffness of the joint
Treatment consists of applications
of cold wayer to the affected parts
and lotion made Of two tablespoon
fuls acetate of lead in a quart of
water. A blister made of one tea
spoonful biniodide Of mercury and
four tablespoonfuls LARD, rubbed in
a little with the fingers, and repeated
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

"a wedding present-for her? And
you'll always let me have the barn, SO
you see we are going to be In big
soap-boxes right where you can attend
to us the rest of our lives"
'Oh, Mr.. Alan. honey, they amt
nothing to say thatll do to tell how
l feel My Lord is Jest about to-
crowd my heart with blessings" And
Miss Selma Lue's eyes shone in the
moonlight
Miss Selma Lue," said Mr.. Alan
slowly, as a man speaks from his in
most soul, '1n the letter-and my ia.
ther-they want me TO paint one
more picture-for the chapel. II I can
paint what feel when see you with
your manger-child in -our arms-I
will paint a picture for the whole
world. Perhaps some day"
"If you do, Mr.. Alan, you'll paint the
picture Of a woman that lives by the
loving she gifts and gives-and the
love OF God. But don't make me cry
I'm Jest a-smiling through my
tears"
THE END.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
Tenants Ike Soma Clerks

"Of course" said the fat owner, ~
all tenants were as careful Of a rent
ed house as they would be OF their
own, the cost of upkeep would be less
and rents would be less. but many
tenants never think that far. They
say:
what's the use? Why should We
break our backs looking after this
stuff? Why shouldn't we wear II out
and get more7 It isn't on US; it's
on the landlord
They're like some men who work
for the government and dawdle along
on their jobs. give only half days
work for one because they think the
governments got plenty Of money.
They never stop to think that every
dollar the government spends has to
be raised from somewhere: that they
themselves are taxed with the rest TO
pay their share Of it"-Eew York
Sun
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

In spite Of the fact that scores of
deaths are recorded every year by
vicious bulls many handlers Of these
animals continue to lead them by 2
rope although It Is to invite an attack
sooner or later.
Bulls kept I'm close confinement are
nearly always possessed Of bad temp.
ers ana even those allowed more
liberty may prove perfectly docile for
years and then at a moments warn
ing develop a crazy streak and attack
the man who is caring for them
The only safe way to handle a bull
is by means of a stick and a nose
ring Both the stick and the ring
should be Of the strongest material
and the animal should never be
taken out Of his enclosure without
them
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
Calls for Bank Fees.

Commissioner of Banking A, E. Ku-
olt. notified the 542 state banks and
trust companies that under the new
law Just passed by the Legislature. the
fees for examination are now due, and
directing them to remit forthwith. The
law, as amended, viii require the
banks to contribute $4,000 where
heretofore the amount was about
$4,000 The fee under the new law is
based on total assets and the smallest
is for banks having less than 100000
fee of 500 From 100000 to 5000,
coo the exaction is s35. from 100000
to s500.0O $50; from 100000 to
81, 900. 900. It is SIS. and for each addi-
tIonal 100000 It is SIS plus s25 for
each additional 100000. The
largest fee due under the present de-
mand Is $3.50 The law provides thai
payment Is due prior to June /.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

Exercise the stallion In all good
weather from eight to ten miles every
day-half of the distance at brisk
walk. the rest go at a steady jog
Don't pamper him or you will spofs
both his usefulness and his disposi-
ton.
Good feed, thorough cleaning and
regular exercise are the three beEt
rules 10 insure good health and pre-
potency of the stallion
A lazy groom will never at horse
for the show ring It takes active
muscle TO do that
A bit of linseed oil cake once or
twice week will help TO improve tho
coat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

u
start the green colt in easy.

Start the green colt In easy
The horses shoulders need atten-
ton.
A small amount Of linseed meal
added to the horse ration is invalu-
able.
Next to corn. clover is about the
best hog feed, while both mixed al
ways show good results.
Train the colt before he is six
months old. and you can control his
disposition when he Is older
For growing calves, sheep and hogs,
oilmeal can constitute about one-tenth
Of the grain ration fed and prove very
beneficial
Az long as the breeding Of a sow
&C. profitable she should be bred, II
IL not advisable to sell OF good
brood animal.
Mcdiurn-slzed hogs are now most In
favor II is best to feed hogs for only
eight or ten months After they are
A year old the feeding Is not profit
able
sows should be bred In trios Then
II two OF them should produce small
filters. all the pigs may be given to
one SOW. and the other may be again
bred or fattened and sold.
Be sure that the pigs are not lousy.
Kerosene oil rubbed on a hogs bach
is good for lice But look out ap5
not have # too strong, and do not rub
too hard, or you may make blister.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
State Federation of women's Clubs.

A first draft of the program for
the annual meeting of the Wiscon-
sin Federation of Women's Clubs, oc-
tober 17-19. in Green Bay. has been
issued by the program committee, con
sisting of Miss l.. e. Stearns, chair
man; Miss Ellen c. Sabin and Mrs. F.
4. Teetshorn, Green Bay.
II is also announced that II the bill
for the establishment of a state re-
formatory for women meets with UNI
favorable consideration at the hands
of the legislature the program will be
modified to include discussion of this
subject.
Among the well known men and
women who will deliver addresses are
DR.. Nathaniel Butler of Chicago uni
versity, Professor Kinsman of the
Whitewater Normal school and Mrs.
Charles Henrotin, ex-president of the
national federation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

ment came TO q close fer Miss Sc
lima Luz as she sat on the grocery
steps In the moonlight. waiting for
Mr.. Alan to come down from the Hill
Mansion, where he and his father had
been dining with Mrs. jackson Page.
When he came they sat silently for
few moments while he finished his
cigar; then Miss Selma Lue said. a.
she laid her hand on his arm:
Mr.. Alan, honey, l know what a
heft Of trouble have been lifted often
your heart this day and I've been
setting here a-rejoicing over your
coming through so good. Looks like
in ali the world they amt nothing
that jest grinds down on the heart
like unkind feelings where love ought
er be, special in blood kin am thank
full l feel a long and loving life fer
you and your father together. fer
you've both done had a lesson in be
ing away from one another"
Miss Selma Lue. l don't know
what you said to him today. but when
I offered to spend the night at the
hotel with him. he said he wanted me-
to come right back and stay here with
you. l believe he is going TO apply
for a soap-boX for me He seems to
feel about your guardianship a. do
Mr Flarity and the others"
We'll, looks like when think OF
you and Miss Cynthie having to move
away from me to the other side Of
town my heart Jest drops down |
have woke up more than once wet
eyed about it, but try and think
viii see you sometimes, and all the
time l will have the remembering of
you to love. The Lord has been good
to me in letting me have so many re-
members and ! amt serving Him
right by getting unhappy. so won't. g"
AS she spoke, Miss Selma Lue smiled
at him wistfully
And that's just why ! hoped you
would wait up to see me tonight, J"
said Mr.. Alan as he took her hand.
What would you say if l told you
that father is going to buy the Hill
Mansion and all the property for-for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
rakIno pride In Stock.

The proportion of 1--we stock really
well grown is not large. This is NOT
so much because Of the lack Of food
as of the lack of those nice little al
tentions so necessary to the proper
utilization of food such as feeding II
in n palatable condition and at regular
times
The average owner does not take
the interest that he ought TO. When
he takes a pride in his stock he IL
sure to give it close attention. and
with close attention comes succesa
Such taste can DO cultivated in the
came way as any other taste or liking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
Counter Diplomacy.

q. Z Ink you will like this goods,
mads urged a salesman In a Eu.
cid avenue shop. 1T is Just the thing
for a stout, middle aged lady"
"Siri" squesled the customer In a
rage. The clerk saw his faux pas and
recovered himself quickly.
Pardon me-" ne smiled. Il rnistook
you for the young lady who was in
here yesterday looking for something
for her grandmother. Now that look
at you again, I see that this vas an
older person. Sow. If you are buying
for yourself. We have something over
here that-"-Clcveland Plain Dealer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
finds EauIt in state,s Finance.

Herbert n. Sands, the expert &c.
countant who has been employed by
the finance committee 10 assist IN In
shutting more businesslike methods
in the conduct of the financial affairs
Of the state. has just submitted his
report to Senator Sanborn, chairman
Of the joint committee on finance. Il
is one Of the most important docu-
ments presented this session. II Mr..
Sands recommendations are adopted
they will revolutionize methods and
put the state on a basis Of modern
business methods.
Mr. Sands says that too many APP
preparations under the present legis-
lative method have to be passed, and
also too many kinds. He recommends
a simplification along both lines The
state expends $10,00O.000 annually IN
all classes Of appropriations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
NARROWING HOUSE IS CHEAP
Front Part of Gable Is Hinged at Top
and Can Be Opened to Admit
Sunlight and Air.

Last winter / built several individ-
ual hog houses after a plan very wen
liked by my peighbors, says a writer
in the Farm and Home.
The houses are six feet long and
four feet wide and cost 50 for the
material. The drawing shows tho
shape of the house and gives the
dimensions. The front part of the
gable is hinged at the top and can
be opened to let In sunlight and air.
This door must be open a little ais
the time, or else one must have .
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

should be adopted directly break
occurs in the hoog, as IT is always dis
posed to enlarge. AS sandcraeks vary
from the mere splitting of few
superficial fibers to deep breeches ex-
tending right through the crust, It win
be obvious that different measures
must be taken and slight cases
treated while at work The diagram
is intended to illustrate a breach from
the bottom. which can be restrained
by clips.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
State Fair Board Meets.

The state fair board met at the
state fair park 70 make arrangements
for the engaging Of special attractions
and additional bands for the state fair
next fall. The question Of awarding
contracts for the construction of
concrete floor for the large machinery
building was discussed
The floor viii cost about $4,000. a.
cording to the figures prepared
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
Wisconsin Patents.

The following list Of patents recent
" granted to Wisconsin inventors.
Nathan N. Goodman, Milwaukee. head
gear; Charles VI. Gullickson. MiIwau-
kee, cellar door; Charles Z. Lord,
Milwaukee. Induction motor; Arnold
Schober, BeIoit, holder for loose
leaves; Haitian A steen. Milwaukee.
contact finger william stuckey, Rice
Lake, cattle sanction; Christian VIII
liams, WitteDherg, lubricator.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
CRACKS IN HORSES HOOPS
Breach From Bottom. as Shown IN
illustration, Can BE Restrained
by the Use Of Clips.

Sandcracks commence either from
the top or the bottom Of the crust
When from the top. the co-onary band
is often involved, and there is pain
and lameness, perhaps some escape
Of blood and insinuation of dust be-
fore the patient reaches home. II the
accident has occurred on the. road,
as it commonly does. Treatment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
Wisconsin Pensions.

Pensions and increases have been
granted by the bureau Of pensions 70
the Wisconsin applicants as follows:
Robert Bell, SIS; Freeman Fullason.
$40; Henry Fl Hurd. SIS; Frederick
Steinback. $40; Rebecca c. Adams,
S12: Jesse Cornich, $40; John T.
Faust, SIS; Peter Mills. $40. Oliver
Mulligan, SIS: Lillian f. Stillman,
SIP; Louise Street. Sl2 Ursula Burk
s12; Harvey S. Castle. SIS; John r
Little. $50; James Packer. SIS. An,
thony s. Winckler. $50; Earl Pierce
SIS; Thomas II. Pugh. SIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31
New cornoratlons.

Articles Of Incorporation we're filed
in the Office II Secretary Of State
Frear as follows:
Ozaukee County Abstract Title com
pany. Port Washington; capital. 3d.
900; fncorpora tors, w. F. Schauen. A.
w. Grady, Jacob schauen.
Middleton sand and Concrete com
pany, Middleton; capital. $4,000; In
corporators, John F. Goetz, Maurice
Carroll. w. II Pierstorn
The Contracting Plasterers' Assocfa-
ton Of Milwaukee fled notice Of dis
solution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

IN ten days or two weeks and con.
tinued for some months, will correct
the trouble. Wash the parts having
received the blister twenty-four hours
after application. It is also advisable
To tie the horses head while the Bills
ter is on, so that he cannot bite tho
part.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

A really fat heifer is ar . divert
into flesh food intended for the pro-
duction Of milk
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

Blankets are cheaper than Veterfn
airy bills and whole lot cheaper thar
another horse Don't let the horse.
stand outside without a blanket
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-05-31

small window or opening for ventIla-
ton. The opening at the top makes
K very convenient to care for the
SOW and her pigs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-27
I'll. wbaalor W.Ioox Asks Does 1t Pay To
AAA0 - w ANVA Do Good?
Msas m..ss~-

toll, we should utilize every hour OF
our lives in making the best use Of
our own material Just as each rail-
road train has it's own track. so each
mortal is given his own life path, or
rather he has selected his own life
path, by his deeds in the past, even
though he may have forgotten those
deeds.
Imagine the chaos and confusion
which would come if one train tried
to leave its track and jump over upon
that of another, because that one led
into pleasanter scenery. Keep to your
own track, follow your own headlight,
and you will eventually reach the sta
ton where you belong.
Life pays" when we can look back
across each year and feel that we have
made some progress in the development
Of character.
Life pays" when we realize that
we have tried honestly and unselfishly
to help some one No matter If we
have failed in that effort, and the one
for whom it was made has not appre-
ciated our act, the fact that we have
tried means growth.
When we stop trying to be helpful,
we stop growing When we want any
reward for our efforts at helpfulness,
even a reward of gratitude. we may
be sure they were not wholly unselfish
instincts which guided US.
To do good for goods sake-that is
the only right ambition--Copyright
1911 by the New York Evening Journal
Publishing company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-27
1AYears Ago To-
From The Herald OF nav
This Date 1897

W. E. Hunt Is in Las Vegas on bust
ness
DR.. Kauffman's family has arrived
from Chicago.
DR.. Monagin has gone. to Michigan
on business trip.
Bishop Kendrick arrived this after
noon and viii go TO Mexico tonight.
The bicycle men are talking I'D a
blue ribbon contest for Washington's
birthday.
conrado Apodaca, aged 20. was the
thief shot and killed up the river night
before last.
Night switchman G. J. Clarke lost
two fingers last night while making
a coupling
Contractor W. c. Bradbury. of Dem
Yer, who is pushing the work at the
Selden dam. is at the vendome.
W. W Scott and Miss Maria Pittam.
OF San Luis Potosi. were married at
the Arlington yesterday by judge Har-
per.
W. D. Howe is out a bicycle again.
Some unknown person made love to it
and the machine IS once more over the
river.
The Corralitos Railway Construction
COAnpdAJ has OIOOIeQ Two more MOGul
locomotives, No. 20, OF the Baldwin
Locomotive works
The musical McGinties are getting
down TO brass tacks these days and
have enough enthusiasm to practice
two nights IN succession
The Mexican Ore company is moving
its office fixtures out 10 the smelter
from the Sheldon block. leaving Col
b F. Budd and his desk in town TO
look after the end Of the stroong
J. J. Stewart brought over a train
Of 544 cattle today and T. E. Peters OF
Kansas City brought over 800 J. H
Nations has a trainlOad in the T. & P
yard and Mr.. Stewart has a trainload
in the G. H. yards