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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
CHlLD'S HEAD
A MASS OF HUM0R

Il think the Cuticura remedies arc
the best remedies for eczema | have
ever heard Of My mother had q child
who had rash on its head when Il
was real young. Doctor called It baby
rash. lie gave us medicine, but It did
no good. In a few days the head was
a solid mass, running sore. 1t was
awful; the child cried continually, We
had to hold him and watch him TO
keep him from scratching the sore.
His suffering was dreadful. At last
we remembered Cuticura Remedies.
We got a dollar bottle OF Cuticura Re-
solvent, box of Cuticura Ointment.
and bar of Cuticura Soap. We gave
the Resolvent as directed, washed the
head with the Cuticura Soap, and APP
piled the Cuticura Ointment. We had
not used half before the child's head
was clear and free from eczema. and
1t has never come back again. His
head was healthy and he had a beau
tiful head of hair. | think the Cuti-
cura Ointment very good for the hair.
It makes the hair grow and prevents
falling hair" (Signed) Mrs. Francis
Lund. Plain City. Utah. Sept. 10. 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and oint.
ment are sold everywhere. a sample
of each. with 2page book, will be
mailed free on application TO "Cuti-
cura," Dept. l.. Boston.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

The old joke about the gentleman
returning home very late from his
club and vowing he couldn't open the
front door because somebody had
stolen the keyhole. is sadly out of
date at last. A foreigner has invent
ed a keyless lock which requires
neither key nor keyhole. The lock is
moved by the knobs nor buttons pro
jecting at the right hand side. II
can be set in such a way that only
the members of the house to which IL
belongs can unlock 1t, and il is made
in no fewer than 3S,OO5 com binations.
1t is unlocked by pulling one or more
of the knobs upwards a certain mum.
Der Of times
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

II is possible that bacteria may be as.
sociated in some cases, but as yet we
have no positive proof of it. 1t fol.
lows that the object of all preserva-
tive treatment is to prevent the
development of these organisms, and
that the most effective treatment is
the one that accomplishes this for the
longest period
Fungi require for their best develop
ment a certain balance between the
air ar1 the moisture content OF the
wood and a favorable temperature.
Thorough seasoning. on the one hand,
or thorough saturation with moisture
on the other alters this balance to
such an extent that the growth of
the organism is either retarded or
prohibited. Air seasoning only re,
tards the growth.
There are several methods by which
timbers may be given more thorough
preventative treatment. The surface
of the wood may be soaked with paint
or some similar substance. such a
coating keeps the wood dry, and more
or less efiectually excludes the en-
trance of the decay-producing organ.
isms Such coatings, however. would
be applied only to wellseasoned ma.
terial, since they will also tend to re-
tard the escape of such moisture as
may be already within the timber.
Better preseryatives are the products
Of the distillation of coal tar and
petroleum tar, which, IN addition to
possessing the advantages of paint,
are antiseptics and poisonous to fungi.
The deeper such antiseptics penetrate
the wood the more lasting is their
effect.
II is well known that wool decays
most rapidly when placed in contact
with the surface of the ground.
because the wood destroying organ
SINS find there more uniform condi.
tons Of heat and moisture TO encour.
age their development. For this rea-
son the ground line of a post must be
thoroughly treated whereas portions
Of the post above and below this point
require less treatment. The climate
Of the locality should also be consid.
cred, In the warm Gulf states or in
moisture-laden atmosphere posts re.
quire more thorough treatment than
in a cooler northern climate or on the
arid plains.
The impregnation of fence posts
with creosote is best accomplished by
lie so-called 'open-tank" process.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Saw Handle Removed.

slowed away in the bottom of the box
and not noticed Each blade is made
with a slot in the end that slides into
the slot in the handle. There is a
locking device in the handle which
holds the blade as firmly in place as If
it were there TO stay The convent
ence of this arrangement can readily
be understood. even by those who are
not familiar with tools. and to the
carpenter himself 1t is a godsend. He
can carry a dozen saw blades. if he
likes. in the space needed for one saw
with the handle fast
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
SELECTION OF
GOOD POULTRY
Beginner Is Advised to Purchase
A Pen or Even a Trio OF
Favorite Breed for
Best Results

Frequent inquiries are made by
those about to embark IN the poultry
business whether it is better to buy
fowls or eggs Ms answer Invariably
is TO purchase a pen or even trio Of
some fayorite breed and the results
will be much better than to expend the
same amount in eggs, says a writer in
the Poultry Journal One can usually
buy a trio of fowls at cost varying
from $40 to s25. according TO the quail
ity Of the stock The two hens will
lay enough eggs 10 permit Of raising
Is to 100 chicks and half may be pull
lets. so il the purchaser. after dispos
ing Of the cuIls and surplus cockerels
should have % or IS pullets. It viii
be a very fair return from the trio. be
sides having the original birds left
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

placed on the market. says the Popu-
lar Mechanics. The paint is contain
ed in the holder above the barrel. and
the compressed air, conveyed by a
lube. passes through the handle of the
curious gun into the barrel. where it
picks up the paint and sprays 1t onto
the surface being painted.
The machine is made in various
sizes. ranging from the fine needle.
point apparatus for artists work to
the sizes used for painting vehicle
bodies and like tasks. II is also used
to some extent in painting tin and
metal ware.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Csv c. p. w1I.LIs1

The amount of wood used on the
farms of the country and exposed to
rapid decay is enormous. II is esti-
mated that one million fence posts and
rails, the equivalent of six billion
board feet are required each year.
For this class of material durability
is the first requisite. The naturally
durable woods were formerly plenti-
ful over large areas. but In many sec
tons they have now become too
scarce and dear to use. There re-
mains. however. an abundance Of in
ferior woods which, when preserved
from decay. are entirely satisfactory
substitutes.
Decay consists in the destruction Of
the wood tissues by low forms of plant
l'fe These organisms We term fungi
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

serted in the door of the ash pit or
can be swung around out of the way.
A stop cock regulates the flow Of wa
ter from the reservoir to the sprin-
kler.
1t often happens that the man who
tends the furnace wants to sift the
ashes and recover the good coal at the
same time that he rakes the fire
down and builds it up fresh. When
the ashes are redhot this is an un.
pleasant, if not practically impossible,
operation. The sprinkling device here
shown overcomes this difficulty and
also acts as an efficient protection
from fires resulting from the removal
of too hot ashes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
INDUSTRY ]
AND
.rlECHANW.
METHOD OF COOLING ASHES
SprinkIine Device invented by New
York Man Enables User to Kill
Fire-Also Good Protector.

A sprinkling device has been invent
ed by New York man that enables
the user to put out the fire In the red
hot ashes he Takes down and sift them
at once An upright standard with a
horizontal arm is fastened to a base
on the moor in front of the heater
This holds an l. shaped pipe which
has a reservoir for water at the top
and a sprinkler at the other end and
which moves about so that the sprin-
kler at the other end and which moves
about so that the sprinkler can be in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
PAPER Bottles.

The latest big monopoly is said to
be trust which has obtained control
of every machine devised for the man.
ufacture of paper bottles and other
containers for foodstuGs and LIQUIDS.
The new package or bottle will be
made so that It will be destroyed when
opened and must be thrown away and
new one purchased with every pack.
age Of food or liquid. This means
that bottles for milk. vinegar and all
liquids and packages for butter, oys-
tiers, mincemeat and everything else
can be used only once This will
greatly increase the cost of living.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
DRAINAGE OF
MARSH LANDS
Rapid Progress OF Agriculture
VIII Soon Make It Desir-
able TO Develop
Waste Soils.

(By A. r. wHITSON and +. J. STEW
ERS. Wisconsin,
While some use has been made OF
marsh lands for growing wild hay and
for pasture in connection with The
farming of upland soils. re'.tiyely lit
tie effort toward the Improvement OF
such lands has been made The high
price of farm lands and the rapid
progress u agriculture will soon make
it desirable TO develop these waste
lands to the greatest extent. The use
of marsh lands for pasturage and for
wild hay is not very profitable prac-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Cause of eanarene.

Medical reports have given many
cases of gangrene as a result of dress.
ing wounds with phenol, or caroolic
acid In a recent case, mixture OF
petrolatum and phenol was made with
no means Of accurately gauging ths
strength, and the preparation was ap.
piled to a bruised finger. All seemed
to 60 well for several days. Then gan.
creme developed, the finger turning
completely black, and amputation of
the entire finger was necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

In order to get as good results from
eggs he would have to purchase eight
or ten dozen. There are many din.
culties in procuring and having eggs
shipped safely so as TO hatch well
Eggs from the home yards would be
absolutely fresh and therefore surer TO
hatch. The fail Is the best time to buy
fowls Of the pure breeds. Prices are
i1uch lower than in spring. for the
majority Of breeders are glad to dis
pose Of many from their breeding
yards to make room for the young
stock, besides they have more on haaa
to select from. so can better please
and satisfy their customers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
No True Friend.

There's a Hugh Ford and a Harry
Ford at the new theater. The SINH
larity of initials sometimes makes
trouble. The other day perfumed
note came for H. Ford" and Hugh
Ford, opening it. found II was from
Il woman. The next day Harry Ford
opened letter addressed to III.
Ford Then he passed over to Hugh
the bill marked due and payable, :"
which II contained
You're no true friend" said Hugh
Ford. "Yol might have paid my bill
for me; keit yonr date New York
Letter to the Cincinnati Timeg-Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
BACK : aood cid Bowl DAYS.

GdNN - ~lJOU NIU N1OVFI Laya'
A man OF apparent means brought
two boys into barber shop for hair
cut. While waiting for the compile
ton of the job he said:
II never sat in BARRIERS chair when
] was kid. My brother used to 30
over to the engine house and borrow
the horse clippers. Then my mother
would put bowl on my head and cut
around it. Until was II years old
always looked like a window washers
brush"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
SAW HANDLE is REMOVABLE
Saves Carpenter Trouble of Carrying
Bulky TooIs-can Be Attached
to Many Blades.

Heretofore to be equipped for any
sort of work that would turn up car
penter had TO carry at least three or
four saws in his kit. and saws take
up room. Now a New York man has
devised a removable saw handle. so
that all the carpenter need take along
is variety of blades. which can be
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
chIna suys AmerIean Leather.

One Of the big firms in Tien-Tsin.
China, has received an order to sup
ply the Chinese army with 60. 600
pairs of boots, at the price Of about
one dollar gold pair. Owing 10 the
inferiority Of Chinese leather. the firm
decided tc buy IN America and make
he bucts in Tfe1-Tsiz.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

The extra leaves Of an extension Ia
BILE invented by a Pennsylvania are
carried beneath the top when not IN
use and raised into place and fastened
there by turning pair Of thumb.
screWS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

tice and should give way as rapidly as
possible to better method of han
ding them
Marsh soils have certain drawbacks,
but also some very important advan.
tages as compared with upland soils.
When they occur in considerable areas
they are more easily cleared than cut
over timber land. and being free from
stone, can be brought under cultiva-
ton at much less expense than the
upland soils. even though drainage is
necessary.
The first step in the development Of
any marsh land is 10 drain H. In the
case of large areas this will require
the construction of large main bitches,
requiring the use of dredge, and co
operation among the adjoining owners
either by organizing a drainage dis
trict or by having the town or county
officers take charge of the work In
tho case Of smaller areas this can
frequently be done by mutual agree.
ment between two or three adjoining
owners.
Two kinds Of drainage must be pro-
vided for; first. surface drainage. and
second, subsurface drainage 1t Is oc.
casionally true that the construction
of bitches around the edge Of a marsh
trac' in such way as TO carry of
most If the water from the surround
ing higher land without letting ii onto
the marsh will reduce the wetness Of
the marsh land to such an extent that
crops can be grown without further
ditching. Ordinarily. however. bitches
on the marsh itself are necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
Potatoes In europe.

There are three or four times as
many potatoes grown IN Europe as
in this country Regular shipments
Of European potatoes arrive in New
York and occasionally reach as far
west as Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
In and Out of Boston.

There is a sign in Boston which
reads as follows:
Washing and ironing and going out
to work taken in herei '-Woman's
Home Companion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

This consists of heating the wood for
a certain period and then cooling 1t in
the preservative The principle is
simple: During the heating the high
temperature causes the air and water
contained in the wood cells to expand.
so that a portion Of this air and water
is forced out. The rest contracts as
the subsequent cooling progresses, and
a partial vacuum is formed into which
atmospheric pressure forces the cool
preservative
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06
PAINTERS PISTOL AIR BRUSH
Paint Is Contained In Holder Above
Barrel and Conveyed to the
Surface by Tube.

A fountain air brush. shaped like a
pistol, and designed for either the fine
work of an artist or for spraying
(painting) large surfaces. has beer
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Time is intellectually long, and ever
day is a vessel into which very much
may be poured, If one will really fill
it up.-Goethe.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Dinks-I saw your boss today.
Winks-Who? Old Closefist?
Dirks-Yes; and it seemed to me he
looked miserable
whistle always is miserable in
February. He pays all US fellows by
the month. you know.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

The better half of the family never
knows quite as much about how the
other half lives as she would like to
know
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

sfrs. Wfnsiow's sootiing Syrup for Children
teetbing, sofiens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

We often wonder what lawyers
would do for a living II there actual.
ly was fool killer.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

In putting up Ice wait until the fee
and weather are right. then rush the
JOB.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Some married men look upon home
as a place to rest-ahd some others
get anything but a rest while there.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Many a fowery speech has been
nipped in the bud by a nonapprecia-
tive audience.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

ron sAI.B-2oo AC IN EAU CLAIRE Co. WIS. 10
n. cnlti 7. house, barn, outbidgs. stock mach,
etc. near town. KNUTsoE, Box 5ig. Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

PILES CURED IN To IA DAYS
Your druggist Will refund money IL PAZO ONT
MbNT fails 10 any OF Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or Protruding Piles IN 10 Ia days. 5Uc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

For SALEM A. IN MONROE co. WIS, NEAR
Narrnn; 40 a. cult: house stone Placement barn,
Sheds, etc HAsMuS. Boz 49, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

FOR sALE-5o3 A. IN WOOD co. WIS. ALL TILL
able best land IN county well situated no imprpye-
mems; bound 10 sell. CLARKSoN, Box 3Ig. Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

237 ACR. IN ST CRoTx Co, WIS; los A. CULT,
dwelling; barn, outbldgs, stock mach, etc. Near
Hudson. VIII sacrifice. ARMS, BOX 5i9, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

FOR sALE-210 A. IN EAU CLAIRE co, WIS, 100 A.
cult houses, barn, outbidgs.; near r. r. town,
good market. SANAsAC, Boz ais, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL igT A. FARM IN RusK
Co, Wis. 10 cult. lake II r. house; ali con-
Yoniepees; barn 0utbuildngs etc; orchard, mach,
stock; near Bruce JONES, Box $40, Chicago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

Toni ate some of the cake she
made Just to make myself solid.
Dick--Did you succeed?
Toni couldn't feel any more solid
II l had eaten concrete or building
stone.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

FOR sA1.B-eO B. IN CLARE co. WIS. 40 A.
cult r. hunst In. sheds, orchard stock mach,
etc. Near Graz 81. KLEIN, Box SIS, Chicago
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-06

BEING A WIDOW MUST SELL NY 50 A IN CHIP
peWa Co, Wis: IS cult T. house, bare. mach,
etc; near town. PETERSON, Box 5le, Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-08
A SLIPPED COG.

or course everybody knows how the
wicked old parties had their conVen-
ton programmes cut and dried. ne
chairman knew just whom 10 reco--
uize FOR the spontaneous presentation
of every typewritten motion and the
recitation Of each eXtemporane"u>
sracrh of nomination. We ~upp"sed al
thar WI, to be done away with by the
Bull Moose party convention ana thdl
fle Embossed voice Of the people WouId
tuere ind it, expression. WI NAT theA'
j. orr sadness 10 read In the dispatches
frorn Chicago that when the time came
FOR. the convention N give free eN-
pression n its desires for q candidate
il appeared not only that the stage
was set and the cues given ana the
chairman carefully instructed a. 10
whom he should recognize, but that
the machinery was SO speeded up tlat
q cor slipped and the recognition pre-
coded the demand FOR if from the door.
When nominations were IN order
Alabama Yielded TO New York. Just a.
# a party boss had arranged il. Then
tie chairman recognized Mr.. Prender-
CAST Of New York. whom the chair
believed 10 be clamoriuZ for a chance
10 eniighten the convention as o. the
mysterious wishes Of the Empire state
and Of Alabama. But Mr.. PrenderGast
was not in the hall 4 sort Of legal
fiction OF his having demanded recos-
milton and obtained the floor having
been maintained for some ten or fl
teen minutes while messengers were
seeking the physical form OF Mr. Prem
dergast in which 20 embody the spirit
holding the audience spellbound. the
speech Of nomination was duly deliv-
cred according % the official pro-
gramme. II was all very natural. very
proper. Only We don't see the adver-
tised lack Of machinery IN the working
Of the show
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-08
People and Social Incidents

: join the house party being entertainss
BY Miss Catherine Cameron.
Mrs. Richard Stevens and William y
Whitehouse. visiting Mrs. II. MeE
Twombly; Mrs. Charles G. Peters :,
New York. visiting Mrs William 3. pa
sons. and Mrs. James II. Larson. OF Va
! tertown, y. T.. visiting Ms. Arthur Chr.
t!ss James, registered at the Coli Club
/ to-day
LIspenard Stewart has presented 10 the
Newport Golf Club q silver cur as a tn.
ply 70 bc played for later IN the season
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Perrin have taken
the kerb5 cottage. or Dresser street. for
the remainder Of the season.
Mrs. Frederick NJ Davies and GeoIs,
L. Rives returned from New York this
evening. Mrs. f Z Winthrop. jr.. and
Miss Muriel Winthrop arrived ~ n.
same time to visit Egerton L. Wintbro0
MI and Mrs. Peter Augustus jay -.
rived last evening and are the guest. :,
ar. ana Mrs. Augustus jay.
Mrs. Delaney Astor Kane was q Ma,
port visitor from New Rochelle veste-5.v
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Caveriov ~
daughter are at the Muencninger -
cottage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-08
CARS FOR NEW sUBWAYs.

Before much further progress is
made on the new subwavs both the
Public Service Commission and the
rapid transit companies expecting 10
operate them should give close cou>id-
GRAFTON 70 the possibility Of securing an
improved type of car for their equip
ment. The present cars leave much ~
be desired. The side doors are fire.
Guently out of order. the mechanism by
which they are controlled breaking
down. Moreover guards Frequently
neglect % open them 90 the less impOr-
rant stations. with the result that pa,
scngers. after attempting 10 enter or
leave 0t the side. are forced t. rush 70
the ends. Again. there IS generally de-
lay IN opening them. and this. coupled
with the uncertainty whether they will
be opened on all. leads more passenger,
Zoo enter and leave by the end door
than would do So if the operation Of
the side doors were prompt and certain.
There is often congestion AZ the ends
Of the car when very few are using the
middle entrance. This causes delay at
the stations and adds 10 the discom-
forts Of using the subway.
Why should not multiple side door
cars be tried in the new subways
They would give ample means of III
gress and egresz. without the jammlng
and jostling which still continue. even
with the side doors. The crush at the
entrances is not a. bad a. it was when
there were doors only in the ends OF
the ears. but il is still so great that
something should be done 10 mitigate
II. The public has never seen any ar
gument for not using multiple side door
ears except the declaration Of the sub
way traffic managers that they world
not be practicable under the conditions
Of subway traffic. The same managers
said that side doors were impracticable.
The multiple side door car has Il
greater seating capacity than any otLt.'
type. The present style Of subway car
has the least. Every change that has