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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

Some of the increased cost OF living
may be traced directly to the de-
creased producing power Of the farm
lands. This condition has been large
ly brought about by delivering the
harvested crop direct to the market
and returning nothing to the fields
The problem of restoring tie soil to
its former fertility, together With the
advanced price of meats, makes it
highly profitable for every farmer to
raise a certain amount of live stock.
The manure thus produced, properly
cared for and distributed, returns to
the cultivated land large part of the
fertility which the crop Of grain re.
moved. From the sale of his live
stock the farmer realizes a direct
profit on his grain consumed. and al
so. through the use of the manure, in
creases the fertility of his fields.
During the period of cheap lands
and grains. animals were generally al
lowed to run at large and were fed
for the market only when they hap
pened to be large enough. Feeding
consisted in hauling out the feed and
dumping it down in what seemed the
least muddy spot on that particular
morning. This method, as compared
with feeding on the bare ground in
lots. had this merit: Whates ca the
stock did not eat, together with the
droppings, was scattered over the pas
ture instead OF being allowed to pile
up and to leach or wash away with
the heavy rains. However, from the
present standpoint of hiih-pricGd
lands and grain. such methods of fe ed
ing are too wasteful. The feed re-
comes mixed with mud and is not 81
good for the animal BY tramping and
roofing for fragments the next sea-
sons growth of grass is damaged by
the animals and weeds are given an
opening. In addition. the stalks, husks,
cobs, and other manure from feeding
should be returned to the cultivated
fields which are in immediate need of
fertilizing material
The value Of the feeding floor was
long ago recognized The difficulty
has been to contain a floor that would
possess all of the necessary qualities
without any accompanying disadvant-
ages.
Such a floor must save the frag-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

The Presidents sat in his chsir--the Chair
OF Ancient LII
The Faculty sat all about as they were
wont to sit:
The Prof OF Mathematics counted sums
upon his hands,
The Prof. OF Deep .SDynamlcs iilpped
bunch Of rubber hands
The Prof of Social Science rubbed fur
rowed, frowning brow.
The Prof. of Mixed Psychology thought
Of the Then and Now.
The President began to speak: his voice
was mostly groan;
II cannot understand why we are sitting
here alone;
The term began two weeks ago. and still
within our halls
There are no strident whoopings and
there are no raucus calls:
The bell is In the helfry and the desks
are on the floor
There's been no riot such as in the palmy
days Of yore,
mo husky lads have staggered as they
lotered In to class.
No freshmen have been ordered to go oes
and eat the grass.
No new arrivals have been seized and
chained against tree
And forced to give their version Of How
hOeS the busy nee
Why should the place be vacant, and the
campus silent thus?
Why is there is no one in the whole big
place but us7"
The man of mathematics tried TO figure
out the prob.
The man OF Social Science drew deduc-
tons on the mob
And sketched future paper on Tho
slump of Intellect
The one who taught psychology at once
tried to collect
A lot OF hazy statements on the illness OF
the That
And lonesome waves Of wonder rolled
about them where they sat.
Then spoke the wise professor, he who
taught dynamic force:
Inertia may be traced, as well as mo
ton, to It's source.
1--WE given careful study to the absence
OF the yell
That used TO make our campus sound
please excuse newell,
I'll simply say that here's the only coli
lege in the land
At which the game OF football is official
ly banned
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

ments of feed dropped upon It's sur
face and keep them clean, so that
such particles may be eaten by some
animal. II must be capable OF being
easily cleaned and disinfected, so that
II may never become dangerous to the
health OF the animal feeding from IL.
It's surface must be such that none OF
tho manure deposited on it win be
absorbed and that all of it may be
easily removed for storage. The cost
of the floor must be moderate.
AS a building material concrete is
most valuable for floor construction.
Concrete floors are moderate In first
cost, they last forever All of the
manure deposited upon them is easily
removed for storage.
The surface of these floors is such
that they can be cleaned and disin-
fected with ease. Through their use
the farm is freed of foul, rcaddy barn
lots. the breeding place Of disease
spreading gnats. flies and mosquitoes.
Likewise. rats and other destructive
animals can find no home about con-
crete floors
The saving of grain. of labor. and OF
manure is so great to the feeder that
concrete floors may pay for them
selves in the short space of one year.
These floors may be placed anywhere
they may be needed.
With the use of concrete floors the
general appearance of the farm is i'm
proved, the disagreeableness of wad-
ing through mud aud mire is obtained,
and farm life in general is made more
attractive
What is true OF the concrete feed
ing floors for hogs, cattle and sheep.
is also true of the use of this most
excellent material in many other ways
on the farm
Houses and barns and all other
buildings may be constructed of con-
crete and sidewalks, and hitching and
clothes line and fence posts OF con-
crete are superior to any other kind
Dipping watts, manure pits, silos,
troughs of all kinds, for feed and wa
ter, water tanks, culverts. cisterns and
almost everything that is needed
on the farm. may be of concrete and
are more durable, cost less and are
much more satisfactory in every par
ticular than wood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW,
CHICAGO.
OCTOBER 24TH TO NOVEMBER %,
One Dozen Reasons Why You Should
Attend.

One Dozen Reasons Why You Should
Attend.
1. You can see one thousand best
representative cattle OF best dairy
breeds.
2. Government educational ex-
hibits, showing best methods for pre-
pairing for market and marketing
Dairy Products: what cows to own;
feeds and feeding for best results. A
skim-milk object lesson on calves.
8. Municipal Health Exhibit of
Economical Methods in the handling
of milk.
4. Pastcurizing. cooling and bot
Ting a carload OF milk each day. Full
sized country bottling plant.
5. FulI-sized Creamery, making ton
of butter each day, and lectures upon
butter making.
6. Domestic science experts giving
demonstrations and instructions on
increased utilization of milk to reduce
cost OF living.
z. Instructive displays OF silo con-
struction cement and wood. with In
struction on "ensilage."
8. Acres of whirling active ma
chinery, showing most modern
achievements of man in the Eco
Monies of the Dairy.
10. Acres of modern farm machin-
cry and dairy barn devices, with in
struction as to their use.
IL. The judgment of worlds best
experts in selecting the best types of
COWS for your use.
10. Shows and exhibitions are mile.
stones marking progress; by compar-
ison alone can we keep up with all
that tends to advance our interests.
In these twelve reasons why you
should attend the National Dairy
Show in October, We heiieve an analy.
sis will discover TO you thai the Show
contains ten days of education on the
highest standards of farm life Dairy
states are rich states. dairy countries
are rich countries, and the men and
women engaging in intelligent dairy.
ing are the successful men and WON.
en- of our country.
Farmers as one-half of the social
world furnishing food and raw mate
rails TO the other half and receiving
from 1t the comforts. instruction and
pleasures of life, should put them
selves into the closest ministration to
the mechanical. professional and com
mercial sides of their industry. Inter
course is enlightenment. ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
LIQUID Measure.

1t was the time of the singing les
son at the local council school. and
the teacher was explaining to the
young hopefuls that if treble" and
"alto," tenor" and bass" sung to-
gether, their united efforts would con-
stitute a quartet.
There seemed no trouble about that,
and the teacher thought the class was
getting on very nicely.
Now, Jimmy, leave of pinching
your brothers leg and listen to me,
said she. If bass and tenor sang
together. what would you call that?"
Jimmy was the son of the local
milkman. and a bright lad withal His
answer was not long in coming.
Please. miss said he. that would
be a 'pintette'"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

pains at monthly periods, bilious spells,
and was getting worse ell the time. I
would hardly get over one spell when /
would be sick again. No tongue can tell
what l suffered from cramps, and at
times / could hardly walk. The doctors
said I might die at one of those times,
but took Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and got better right away.
Your valuable medicine is worth more
than mountains of gold to suffering wo-
men. Mrs. BERTHA MUFF, SOB N. 4th
Street, Louisiana, no.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from nativeroots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female illswe
know of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to prove
this fact.
II ron want special advice write to
Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. (eOnil.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter viii
be opened, read and answered By a
w0maR and held in strict confidence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

Had a queer experience recently"
said the Billville poet. 'Robber held
me up on the highway. Didn't have a
cent in my pocket-only a poem
which / was takin' to the editor"
Didn't take the poem, did he?"
mo. Read three lines of II. handed
II back TO me and said: Friend, here's
81. You need il worse than do {"
Atlanta Constitution.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
a New Corn Pest.

The appearance of queer. green fly
on the corn in some parts of Kansas
caused some damage, but It appeared
toe late to seriously affect the crop.
The insect viii be studied by the state
authorities and means taken TO pre-
vent it's ravages next year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Feature Of N. nusIness.

Il thought she was a woman OF
unbeatable win" said the gentleman
with the bob.tail coat
"And so she was" said the man with
the incandescent whiskers.
yet, you tell me she is completely
subservient to her husband" went on
the first gentleman.
We'll. you see, she married a law
yer, and he broke the will"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
straulhrrru ELelds

A strawberry field from which we
had taken two crops and could not
get time TO plow up was left and we
took of the third crop last year, says
a writer in an exchange. We sold OF
this piece $500 worth OF berries. yet
we could not have grown 500 worth
of vegetables on it,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Jackson's Relief.

Wilson (who las met his friend
whom he hasn't seen for some time)
Let me see. YOU knew poor old
Jackson, didn't you?
Johnson-Yes. ] knew him well
Wilson-Then YOU will be pleased to
scar he is out Of his misery at last
johnson You don't say so. Poor
old fellow; but always thought he
would pop off suddenly. When did
he die?
Wilson--Oh. he's not dead; it's his
wife.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

And do you expect to make your
drigible balloon company a success p
we ask Of the high-browed inventor.
ooh, yes" he answers. Il have al
ready filled the spectators full Of hot
air and have quite a surplus for use
in my balloon"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Out Of Fashion.

Il see where fluffy skirts saved
girl from drowning in the Chicago
river recently, The old styles were
the best styles after ALL
Huh, she probably tried to drown
herself because she had TO wear the
fuffies."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
sy Papa's System

How many quarts in a gallon?'
asked the teacher.
six" answered the little son of the
market man.
NO, no, Johnny. Only four"
Huh, ! guess I've, seen EN- sell
enough strawberries to know"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Al a Distance.
player

"She certainly tries to obey her
mothers injunction not to let the
young men get too near"
Why, saw a young meG |ith his
arm around her last night"
Il know, but she had a faraway look
in her eyes"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Accounted For.

81 will not let my wife go to these
fashionable bridge parties.
I'm glad you take that stand So
you think it is immoral to gambler"
No, but she's such wreaehed
player"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

Mrs. Kelly This neighborhood
seems a bit noisy, Mrs Wynn.
Mrs. Flynn--Yis; tn Ny tonne it's
quiet here is whin the elevated train
goes by and browns tn noise.--Puck
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

Il hardly know what to DO with the
ark after we land" mused Noah
why don't you kill those two mos
quitoes and start a summer hotel?"
asked Japheth
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

A dense fleece is valuable not alone
for the increase in quantity Of wool.
bet for the protection that it affords
the ANNA! from The elements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Dull.

WAS your awaiting meet a sue
cess?"
NO, not much of a one. There
were only three accidents and no ia.
talities."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Unmarried Enns.

-Four thousand pounds Of Siberian
eggs were imported from Russia By
way OF Liverpool and placed in bond
in Philadelphia. They are reported
TO be in excellent conditie
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

known to the public,
but complete restor-
alton tohealth means
so much to me that
! cannot keep from
telling mine for the
sake of other suffer-
ing women.
"I had been sick
about twelve years,
and had eleven doc
tors. ! had drag
ging down pains,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
More Evidence.

There is nothing so sweet as the
sound Of her voice" declared the
young lover.
"she seems to think so. put in the
Jealous lady
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

Sunday School Teacher-Why did
Solomon write the "SongS?"
Willie Upto-Date-Look at the
chorus he had to pick from without
leaving his own house.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Not a Dry Book.

This is the most lachrymose novel
I've ever read. The heroine weeps in
almost every chapter" "Ther you
certainly can't call it dry book"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

= like to see Mrs. De Style enter a
roozn-ghe has such 1ne carriage.
Law. she don't drive it into PEG
Pies houses, does shs!'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

That's a friend Of mine I want Sou
tc meet. I've just been shouting TO
Join US. He's blur sort.
rs that why you are calliDf him."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

AIRS Winston = Soothing Syrup for Children
teethng, softeas the gums, reduces infiamma.
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
Adv
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
Ita Kind.

The papers say carrots win make
one beautiful"
"Huh. That's only yellow journal
ism"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
For the Sake Of Variety

Customer This. suppose, is fold
ing bed
Merchant-No, sir; we call this an
unfolding bed. I'll show you. (UD-
folds IT'D
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
E2ssSlaS gg rI REE!5Y EYES
Too High.

There is nothing higher than a
king in monarchical country"
What? Not even an ace?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

Cincinnati woman declares she has
discovered man without a fault
Wait till They've been married ten
years milwaukee Sentinel.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30
WOMAN SICK
twelve YEARS
Wants Other Women to Know
How She Was Finally
Restored to Health.

Louisiana, Mot think q woman
naturally dislikes to make her troubles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

A high priced box at the opera
seems lees expensive to some people
than the cheapest church pew.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-30

ZhE&--D Ia-e~GI.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

1t matters not how hard we worry
about the election, nor how much we
talk and fume, it is likely that it
will go just like it will. 1t is very
probable that by this time all, or
most all of the voters have made up
their minds how they will vote and
there is nothing to do but watch
and wait. There is one sure thing:
That is, that Taft cannot be elected.
1t is a pretty good guess that Wilson
will be elected on Nov. ), put there
is a possibility of a Roosevelt land
slide.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

DR., j. r, Rudolph OF Santa Rosa.
N. NJ, was the house guest Of Mr..
and Mrs l.. c. Yocum over Sunday.
Invitations for several Halloween
parties have been issued but write
up will not appear before next week.
Mrs. c, E. Woods will be the
hostess to the Needle Society of the
Christian Church Friday afternoon,
Mrs. T. F, Hopkins was the dinner
guest OF MIR. and Mrs. G. d. Gasaway
Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

At meeting of the band Tuesday
evening, it was decided to hire Prof.
Paden of Liberal to instruct the band
this winter. Each member there ap-
pointed a committee Of one to help
get new members. There is now a
chance for beginners over 9 years OF
age to join the band. The cost for
instruction will be about 81 per
month. For obtaining instruments
and for other particulars see A, F.
Dallinger or Roy c. Beard.-Minne-
ola Record.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

The ladies of the Christian Church
will give a Halloween Social at the
city hall on Wednesday evening, De-
tober 80 A short program will be
rendered Lunch consisting of chick
en- sandwiches, pumpkin pie, coffee
and doughnuts will be served
cafeteria style. Music throughout the
evening. Everybody come and spend
pleasant evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Mrs. T. j. McDermott has gone to
California where she will spend the
winter. Mr.. McDermott will follow
later. California is nice place
but it takes people who have plenty
of money to live there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Mr. and Mrs, j. w, Baughman took
drive up into northeast Stevens
county last Sunday and they report
that the grading is progressing nicely
and that several grading camps are
located there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Last Sunday Afternoon the train set
fire to the prairie northeast Of town
and considerable territory was
burned. q. s. Dicky lost most all of
his feed and also some broomcorn. 1t
took some strenuous fighting on the
part of the people of the neighbor-
nod to extinguish it. and it might
have proved more serious than it did
If ii had been such a day as Monday
was. The feed crops OF Jim Calvert
and Mr.. Dickerson we're also damaged
to some extent Possibly It would
he good idea TO pillow fire
guards, for If a fire should get started
on windy day>lt might 20 hard with
houses and stock.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Walter Myers, who has been en-
ployed with the Southwestern Hard
ware Co., of Liberal, has been trans
ferred to Forgan, where he will have
charge of that firms branch store,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

When a barn burned in the north
part of town here some time back,
and the fire engine was taken to the
scene, it was found that it would
not work. 1t is about time for fire
here and it would be we'll to see that
it is kept in good condition.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Mrs. Sutton and family will go to
Springfield, Mo-, shortly, where they
will spend the winter. Their resi-
dence here will be rented until
spring.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

There are too many parents who
will tie up the dog at night and let
the boy and girl run loose.-Ster-
ling Bulletin.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Paul Wright, one of the bookkeep-
ers in the First National Bank has
purchased the Dave Macky place on
Third street, and will move into it
shortly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Without the assistance of nat
ural capacity, rules and precepts
are of no avail.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Gus Hunt and family leave for Hot
Springs, Arkansas, this week, where
they will reside for some time, for
the benefit of Mrs Hunts health.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Mr. and Mrs Commons are moving
into their little cottage on north
Kansas Ave, this week, and will soon
be snugly located,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

The Altras Glass of the Presby-
terrain Church gave a Halloween so
cial at the Presbyterian church
Thursday evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

| gMr and Mrs. d. A. Harris
spent from Friday until Monday
with friends in Guyman.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Rev Ward and family, who have
been visiting in Carthage, Mo-, and
in Winfield Kansas, returned home
Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

John Emery OF Hutchinson Il here
this week looking up a location. He
says that he likes the country and
that he will locate here in the near
future.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

The second cold wave of the sea
son struck here Wednesday morning,
and again overcoats and sweaters
were hustled out.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

R. Colvin and several other AIasons
of the town went to Guymon
Wednesday night to attend some
lodge business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Harris went to
Guymon last week and spent the
week end with J, w, Smith and
James Binkley and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Herman Clutter returned from Ty-
rome Sunday, where he had been at
tending the funeral of his brother
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

The Epworth League was enter
tanned by Miss Scandrett at a Hal
lowe'en party at her home Thurs
day evening
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01
Local and Personal

Roscoe Morrell went to Kansas
City Sunday on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

j. Spring has returned from Guy
mon, where he has been employed
in drug store and is now employed
in the Taylor drug store.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01

Many are the Halloween parties
and socials going on this week, and
one may see plenty of ghosts every
night
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-11-01
STRAYED

A big gray mare strayed to my
place Saturday evening Three miles
southwest of Liberal.
A. MCKEE.