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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
A HIT
What She Gained by Trying Again.

A failure at first makes us esteem
final success.
A family ia Minnesota that now en-
joys Postum would never have known
how good it is II the mother had been
discouraged by the failure of her
first attempt to prepare it. Her son
tells the story:
eve had never used Postum till last
spring when father brought home a
package one evening just to try il. We
had heard from our neighbors, and In
fact every one who used it, how well
they liked it.
well. the next morning Mother
brewed 1t about five minutes, just as
she had been in the habit of doing
with coffee without paying special at
tention to the directions printed on
the package. 1t looked weak and
didn't have a very promising color, but
nevertheless father raised his cup
with an air of exceptancy. It certain
Il did give him great surprise, but
I'm afraid it wasn't a very pleasant
one, for he put down his cup with
look Of disgust.
Mother wasn't discouraged though,
and next morning gave it another trial,
letting It stand on the stove TIN boil
ing began and then letting RON for
fifteen or twenty minutes, ard this
time we were all so pleased with IL
that we have used It ever since.
Father was a confirmed dyspeptlc
and cup of coffee was to him like poi
son. So he never drinks it any more.
but drinks Postum regularly. He isn't
troubled with dyspepsia now and Is
actually growing fst. and I'm sure
Postum is the Use of IT. All the chill
dren are ALLOW ~ to drink il and they
are perfect pictures Of health Name
given by Postum Co. Battle Greek,
Mich.
Read the little book. The Road to
MELVILLE in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the above lefsers a nexv
one appears from time 60 time They
are Renutne. trues And full Of human
interest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Animal Cargo Gives Much Amusement
to Passengers on Steamer President
Grant From Hamburg.

New York.--The ocean-steamer Pres
ident Grant, which arrived from Ham
burg. carried an immense consign
ment OF big and little animals
and birds on the way TO various zoolog-
lcal gardens and circuses.
The animal cargo OF the President
Grant was the dbect cause of furnish
ing the passengers the spectacle of q
rescue at sea. a monkey. q hippopota-
mus and a cool. Max Harvest figured
in the proceedings. The hippopotamus
was in big cage on the deck The
front wa open. but barred 10 give the
hippo light and all
The other day Max Harwst was
working in the galley near the hippo
potamus cage. Mex was mixing dough
Tor cakes Suddenly there popped into
he galley a large and active monkey
xhich had ESCAPED from below decks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Hippo Frightens the Cook

The monkey landed on all tours In the
dough Max was mixing and proceeded
to throw pans and kettles and bottles
all over the place
Max picked up pan Of water and
doused the monkey, which scampered
out on the deck. The cook followed.
The monkey. chattering. jumped on
the hippo cage. grabbed spar and be
gan to climb Max climbed on the hip
20 cage. too Just as he was pulling
over the edge the hippo opened its
mouth and gave vent TO a roar that
was heard all over the ship. Terror.
lied. Max slipped overheard. and was
soon bobbing speck in the foaming
wake Of the ship.
Instead Of stopping. Captain Magln
put the wheel over AMI started the
President Grant on a vide circle
soon the ship was back 10 where Max
was supporting himself IL the water.
and Max was rescued. Probably a
thousand snapshots yer ken OF the
rescue
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
BLIND MAN is MADE TO SEE
Extraordinary Operation by whicr
Sight Was Restored to Miner
Whose Eyes Were Shattered.

The following description OF won
derful operation which restored the
sight OF a miner named b. Cahl. who
was totally blind for over year as
the result of a mine explosion. has
been given by one OF the surgeons OF
the Royal Ophthalmic hospital In
London. England:
When the patient first came to the
hospital the right eye was totally de-
tensely inflamed. and the cornea. or
pre- letting front part. was dotted With
fragments Of quartz blown into it at
the time OF the explosion. The cap
sule OF the lens had been torn by
other Jagged particles of rock and
the whole lens had been absorbed.
Only the capsule remained to sepa-
rate the fluid In the ball of the eye
from the iris. or colored screen WHICH
surrounds the pupil.
The first treatment consisted OF
picking out the quartz particles. some
of which we're embedded even in the
muscles which rotate the eye. Then
the irritation was reduced by lotions.
The greater part of the cornea was
Opaque. on account OF old scar tissue.
the result of the early Inflammation,
but a 'airly transparent part was Sc
lected. and portion OF the iris. or
screen behind This. was then cut away.
so as y lot the light fall on the sem
sitiv. retina. or lining Of the back
part q. the eye.
AS the mans natural lens within
the eye had already been destroyed,
he now has to wear a glass lens be-
fore the eye to make the entering rays
of light focus correctly on his retina.
His range OF vision is limited. but nc
can read the finest type easily. and
instead Of ending his days ~ an insti-
tute for the blind, he should be able
to earn his own living at some en-
ployment which does not make too
great a demand on the eyesight."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
City of Chicago Eats 10000, 900
Every Year.
Big DEMAND for Picked Product in
Windy clty--Lovers of DeIicacy
Are Men of Drawn and
Muscle.

Chicago eat annually
about 100000 pigs feet.
This was the estimate made today
by packers and retail meat dealers
incidentally it was announced that the
pigs feet season is In progress. With.
in few days retail meat dealers ex.
peet big demand for the article and
are laying In big stocks.
Chicago is said to consume more
pigs feet annually than any other
city in the country. The demand is
largest in the foreign colonies. but .
large number of Americans also are
fond of the product The Germans
and Scandinavians are said TO be the
largest consumers. many of those ma.
tionalities doing their own picking
and eating the meat at all times of
the year.
This year nearly 5000, 900 hogs
have been received at the Union stock
yards and most of the feet have been
sold to dealers in Chicago and vicin-
ity.
Pigs feet nearly always find a
ready market" said representative
OF the Swift Packing company. The
big demand is in the winter. Thou
sands of fresh pigs feet are sold by
retail dealers TO families who pickle
them. The packing companies also
pickle large quantities of them
throughout the year and in the fall
and winter find ready market"
Yes, there is always demand for
pigs feet among the Scand.navians."
said Charles Erickson. meat dealer,
1919 Sheffield avenue. Most of my
customers prefer to pickle them them.
selves and buy large quantities OF the
fresh article late in the summer or
early fall. However. have found
that the article Is liked by other ma
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Astronomer Measures Moon.

A distinguished astronomer once
took the trouble to measure In sew
eral paintings the size of the moon.
and to deduee from It the height Of
the mountains shown in the same pic
ture. He found that the average
height Of the hills was about 4s miles,
while one giant peak raised Its head
more than 100 miles above sea level
Turner. who was one of the greatest
masters of landscape composition and
eoloFing. frequently exaggerates the
heights of his hills with the intention
OF comforting upon them a majesty
which otherwise they would not pos.
Eess.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
ST. LOUIS TO HAVE AVIATOR
Champion Is an Ugly Green Worm,
Which Next Year vii Tai-, % the
Albright Butte ny.

St Louis. Most Louis will own
one of the finest aviators in the world
next spring City Forester Meyer has
obtained the machine for his flyer II
will be developed by Samio Cecropia
Sam has given the city forester a
guaranty to produce the flyer BY next
spring
Sam was introduced to the city for
ester by C. W. Striker OF 4S14 Kenner
" avenue. AT present be is an ugly
green worm. four inches long and an
inch in diameter He has white and
green horns all over his body. several
sets of feet and a big mouth. His
bite is said TO be poisonous. Striker
found him and companion OF equal
size devastating a plum tree.
Next spring he will wake up. sprout
4 pair OF wings. break out Of his self
imposed prison and become a real Svi
a.or--one OF the biggest and brsghtesi
calored BUTTERFLIES known to science.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Bank of England Is Sinking

easily be swept through the interven-
ing space.
Repairs were at once begun, and the
work now in hand involves the under.
pinning of the Princess street corner
of the bank. This necessitates the
cutting away of the original wooden
piles upon which the bank-whieh
covers an area of between four and
i've acres-has stood for nearly 200
years. and the putting in of a solid
raft of concrete. six feet in depth, be-
meath the outer walls In spite of
the years that they have lain buried.
the piles brought to the surface are
in an extraordinary good state OF pres
ervation
The vaults containing the millions
OF pounds worth of unclaimed gold
and silver plate and securities re-
main intact. In addition to the work
at the Princess street corner an en-.
larged stock office is in course of CON
struction at the Bartholomew lane end
Of tie bank. and three floors have
been added 70 the library.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27

ture appear as some of the many
forms followed by artist such as en-.
craving, the tone of the engraving
make the photograph resemble an en-
craving. the tone of the engraving
ink is initiated by modification OF the
developer and the desired effect is
further heightened by printing the
picture in the center of large sheet
with a border tint surrounding the
picture anc a margin of white paper.
This art was known for a few work
ers who improvised and devised the
means for securing this effect. but
there has been recently invented a
printing frame by which this is &C
complished In very simple manner.
Thus any amateur may now obtain
the effect which Las been formerly
the exclusive property of q few pro
fessionals.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
BELSHAZZAR CALLED A PlKER
University Professor Says Supposed
King Was Only Deputy-Says
Daniel Made Many Errors.

Chicago OF Babylon
was not king. The famous host who
Toasted a thousand of his lords in
state has been weighed in the balance
of higher criticism and has lost his
royal crown.
Prof. Herbert l.. Willett of the Uni
versity of Chicago Divinity school re-
duced the ancient hero's rank in
lecture on "The Appeal to the Super
natural" the other day in Haskell hall.
Far from being a king and sole own
er of the golden vessels in the Baby
lonian palace. Belshazzar was merely
deputy. the professor declared, and
only "a kind of deputy" at that
The writer of the book OF Daniel
erred in many historical facts, Profess
sor Willett told the students The
story of Belshazzar's feast nd the
handwriting ON the wall was given
as b. one example of ina curacy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Financially Gibraltar of Money, but
Little Too Heavy for Earth
Repairs Begin at Once.

London-The phrase AS safe as
the Bank of England" is rather shaken
in its meaning by news of subsi-
dence of the foundations of the fam
Gus old building in the city.
The clerks in the private drawing
ofiice-which is situated at the Pm
cess street corner OF the Bank of Eng
land and communicates with the bill
ofIice--were startled recently by a
loud report coming apparently from
the roof Of the building.
Careful examination by experts fail
ed to disclose any defect in the roof.
and the authorities. therefore. deeid-
ed thoroughly 10 inspect the founda-
lions of the bill office. 1t was then
found that an undoubted subsistence
had taken place. The foundations
have sunk away from the main struc-
ture 10 such an extent that a rod can
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
DEVOUR PIGS FEET

tionalities. especially the Germans.
Like oysters. pigs feet have their
regular season. This continues
throughout the Ia. winter and spring,
but there are many who eat them
during the summer months as we'll"
Pigs feet as a health and flesh pro-
dueiDs food was commended in many
quarters.
1T is notable fact that most Of
the lovers of pigs feet are among the
men of Drawn and muscle" said An.
drew Benson, 1914 North Clark street.
There is little or no demand for the
article among the wealthy class, but
the man who tolls all day in the shop
or open sir is. as rule. fond OF pigs
feet"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
CABINET TO SHOW PICTURES
Automatic Mechanism Exposes Sue.
eessively Pictorial Exhibits and
Attracts Attention.

Among the principal objects which
an invention, by Mark C. Phillips of
Corvallis. Ore. has ia view are; To
provide an automatic mechanism to
expose successfully pictorial exhibits
10 attract attention and TO please pass.
ers by; and TO provide a flashlight
mechanism for periodically illuminat.
ing the said exhibits. says the Scieu.
tific American. The illustration shows
a vertical longitudinal section of a ma
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27

screw clamps the plate on and re
moves II. and also turns the disk
around TO place a new needle In
position each time, The same maya
zine will hold wooden needles. too.
for. though the wooden ones last
longer than the steel they also must
be changed about every third record.
This little contrivance not only saves
the operator of the photograph time
and trouble, but adds to his own Ell
joyment Of the music thereby.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
HANDY ON TALKING MACHINE
Attachment Holds Needles and Saves
Trouble Of Changing on Every
Record That is Played.

One OF the little steel needles used
on talking machine is worn out on
each record and a new needle has to
be inserted each time A Pennsyl-
vania man has invented an auto
matte magazine needle holder which
saves all this trouble by holding
about a dozen needles and turning A
new one down for each record. The
holder is a disk with grooves In for
the insertion OF the needles and a
plate to hold them In place. A thumb
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
SCIENCE,
AND
NTNII((N
PUTS BORDER ON PHOTO
Printing Frame Which Makes Por.
trait Look Like EnsraVine-Any
Amateur May Acquire Effect.

Much of the ingenuity OF the photo
graphic artist is directed to the end
OF getting away from photography
Under ordinary circumstances, the
camera makes such a sharp and die
tinct image. reproducing every line
and blemish with such unerring ae-
curacy that the result is regarded as
offensive and in violation to the ira
ditions of art So the worker with
the camera resorts to various meanS
of relieving the picture Of this aceu-
sation. endeavoring to make the pic
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Eorepodinas.

Webster had made his great speech
In reply to Hayne.
Some day, suppose" he unused, cit
will deVolve upon Hennery Cabot
Lodge or Winthrop CrS re to squeich
Ben Tillman, and I'm not so blamed
sure they can do it,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Torture Lad at Stake.

Racine. Clarence Elsner, aged :
years. was tortured while playing
Indian. with two older companions,
who stripped him. tied him TO a
stake and belabored him with switch
es until he was black and blue. Ar
rests VIII follow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
GeneraI Conference DeIegates.
Granted Change of Venue.

wausau.-Judge Reid has granted
a change of venue to Antonio Imperio
and Phillip Roberti, accused of
the murder of John Radcliffe, sheriff
of Villas county, and the two win be
tried here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
The Hero,s Lament

Achilles Iamented his vulnerable
heel
1T means my wife win always make
me wipe my shoes of when / come in
the house." he cried.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Manitowoc Cas- Water Plant.

Manitowoc.-A seven year fight TO
secure municipal ownership OF the
waterworks was ended when con-
tract was signed to transfer the plant
to ;Ae city ON Oct. 2 for S247.500.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27

Wausau. - Farmers OF Marathon
,ounty have banded together for
prosecuting hunters who trespass Cd
heir land
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Universal Vehicle.

Out of the aeroplane at last has
come the universal yehicle-one that
files. trundles and swims. says Air
craft.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27

shine which In operation gives an at.
trantive and continuously interrupted
display OF pictorial designs. inters-
persed with entertaining advertising
matter
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
NO MORE ASTHMA

S'opit. Learn how. Send at once for health chart,
booklet and FREE TRIAL Scientific constitutional
treatment Meseerful cures. HENRI MIII.AR
REMEDY Co., re So. Il. st, Tacoma. W ash.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27
Mzagzz0zg5
" Shoe POZkglseS
Fsnsst n Quality. Largest in varEcty,
y }shing shoes OF AL kinds and coIors. -

GILT EDGE the only ladies shoe i-esslr~
ehet positively contains OIL Blacks and ptfrh1s
aides and chidren's boots and shoes. shfnes
without rubbing, 25c. eFrench Gloss. p noe e'
DANDY combination for cleaning and roiisbi.S,
al kinds OF russell or tan shoes 25c. @Stars szr I
ELITE combination for gentlemen who takH
pride IN having their shoes look Al Resrores coior
ana lustre 10 all black shoes. Polish with 4 hn1sh
or cloth, . cents. Baby Elite, size 10 cents
II your dealer does not keep eSe kind Won want
send us his address and the prizes in stamps foS
q full size package. ~
WEiITTEMoRE BROS. s. CO..
10.26 Albany, ST., Cambridge, Masa.
The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers 81
Shoe Polishes in the World,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-09-27

sparta.-The 1911 meeting of the
West Wisconsin conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church closed
here with the selection of Richland
Center as the place for holding the
1912 conference and the assignment
OF pastors by Bishop J. w. Hamilton
as follows:
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-01-19
EGT House Of Delegates.

To the Democrats of the Leg
islative District composed
of the counties OF New Kent.
Charles City, York. War
wick. James City and the
City OF Williamsburg:
When the Democratic con-
stituencv of this Legislative
District saw fit to nominate
me some two years ago as n
candidate for the House OF
Delega ties. stated publicly
and privately, that it was
my intention to serve only
one term. and would not
again be a candidate. Such
was my fixed purpose then.
and would be my position
uow. but for the fact that
from every quarter OF the
District and in large num-
bers. urgent requests have
lcOme to me. in person and by
letter, practically demand
ing that | again serve the
people of the District In the
/ General Assembly of Virgin
liza. Contact with the duties
| of the office has unfOlded to
\ me the needs of the people
\ of the District. the best
methods TO pursue IN secur-
ing them. and presented the
situation IN a new light. 1t
is now a question OF service
I to my constituents, and hav-
/ ing received this high honor
lat your hands. l feel that in
return for that, owe you
T such service as YOU may
I demand of me.
I / cannot. therefore. longer
refuse to make the announce
|ment OF my candidacy for
reelection. honestly feeling
that the people generally de-
sire me to be a candidate.
b and that l am Obeying a
command and not seeking
. IAN office. ] again pledge
2 YOU the best service ] can
, give. Respectfully,
II. l.. STEPHENSON
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-01-19
Rural Route No. /.

Bacon. Va. Jan. ls.-The oyster
supper al Nj. Thomas Robinson's
Friday night last was a great sue
cess. About sixty persons were
present. and the supper netted Sill
Mr.. and Mrs. Comfort and their
daughter Miss Eva. spent Sunday at
Powhatan farm the guests OF Mr.. <.
II. Slausoa-
Mr.. Henry Roberts and bride,
OF Maryland. who were married last
/ Saturday. are spending their honey
moon in James City with their cou-
sin, Mrs. ]. 3. Walden.
Mr and Mrs. T. D. Walrip. Of
Five Forks, spent Sunday al Neck
of-Land. the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
IG. l. Bwleson.
4 Mr. George WaltriP. Jr-. who has
/ been spending some time IN Char
llottesville with friends. has returned
/ home much pleased with MS visit.
Mr.. Charles Malone and wife
! spent Sunday with Mrs. Thomai
Robinson al Five Forks.
Mr.. P. w. Bennett was a caller a
Powhatan farm Sunday.
z Mr.. James B..Vaiden was IN Rich
{ mond Tuesday where he bought
pair Of fine mules.
r Mr.. AID Mrs. George Richardson
{ Of Vine Hin farm, spent SatHda
with Williamsburg friends.
Mr.. Seth Gary is quite sick in hi
E home At Shields Point.
Mr.. Edwin Gilley. Of Eeck-ot
! Land. IS having some painting dor
Al to ais residence.
Miss Alma Gulden. OF Gree,
, spring farm. has purchased a ne
D. top buggy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-01-19
Or. Drunk to Resign.

DR.. o. c. Brunk. superintendent
of the Eastern State Hospital. has
decided 70 resign that position and
leave for New York about May lst.
The report has caused deep regret
among those who know him and es-
pecially among the officers and en-
ployees.
When DR.. Bruuk was elected TO
the position after the legislative IL
vestigation. he was only Is years of
age. the youngest superintendent in
the state. But he made good from
the start and when he leaves the
great institutions Will be IL better
shape than il ever was before in all
It's history. A fine physician and
an excellent executive officer. he
has conducted the institution along
progressive lines until now It has a
modern system.
The Gazette has only heard ex.
preSSiOns of regret everywhere il
town over the proposed resignation
OF DR.. Brunk. who is extremely pop
ular with the townspeople. It !:
understood he viii go New York L
take a special course before launch
ing into private practice. His sue
cessor has not been decided upon
but il is said Dr.. Henry. Of Keyes
vile, stands a good show OF gettinl
/ the position.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-01-19
LightfOOt.

Eghrfoot. Va. Jan ls.-Capt.
jim Pnilbates has been seen again,
after az illness OF about three months
Nr. r L Winb-ow went 70 Lee
Hal Monday night on business.
Mss Ruth Hsnsford was visiting
her parents al Biglers Saturday and
Sunday.
Mss Annie Jevorsen went 70
Norfolk Sunday. where she VII re-
main some tine.
Mss Amanda Olson left Monday
fo- Norfolk.
Mss Jllie sWaEburton has been
| the guest OF Mss Alice Brand.
NJ. r Harris. OF Old Point. was
| he-e lsst Sunday 20 visit friends.
/ Misses Mia and Cara Trosvig
came up from W, T. / Saturday
and spent Sunday with their parents
ny. 0. Dale and Ny. Evenson. OF
Norfolk. were visiting Mr. A Lev
orson here lzst week They spent
tie ltine hunting. returning home
I Saturday.
Miss Wsrbuton and Miss Brand
S called on Miss Cara Elton SATURDAY
morning.
: Mr.. Albert Olson. who has bee
5 working for Ny. Hoffard a. Norge
Q for some tine. was home Sunday.
z Mr.. Oliver larson. OF Norge, va
Il visiting Ny. Bennett Benson her
! lsst Sunday.
Miss Ida Trosvig returned 70 II
Grove Sunday after spending II
u day with her parents.
J. Misses Clara and Olga Christopi
J. erson and Ny. Alfred Benson we
% guests Of the Misses tOlson Sunda
L evening.
q Mr. and Mrs. II. o. Tveten we
e visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Haug Suads
O Mr. GastSve Gulden and Mr.. re
ca son OF Neck-of-Land farm. called
~ =. Guldel's Friday.
III Mr.. Vim. Petit pulled out bis e
/" CINE Tuesday marning to cut cor
DC It is no wonder that we got son
IL snow.