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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Turning SACK n. cIook

The defense Of the Democratic at
tempt to get rid Of the merit system
In government administration Is pitt
full thing. The plan Of the Clark I'm
derwood organization to commit con-
gress to seve- -ear clearances of the
government rice is advanced as a
measure Of efficiency. Every student
Of the merit system hers and abroad,
every friend Of civil service reform,
knows this Is buncombe, that the
measure would throw the s. ryice back
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
pevlIed Olive Salad.

Dissolve one package of lemon jello
in one pint Of boiling water When
cool add one pint OF stuffed olives,
whole. one cup Of walnut meats and
two punches of English walnut celery,
cut up in small pieces. Pour in mold
or individual molds and set on ice
till stiff Serve with salad or cream
dressing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Apple Cake.

Cream together one cup sugar. but
ter size of egg, yolks of two eggs
white OF one egg. one-half cup milk
one-half teaspoon soda. two even cups
-four, one teaspoon cream Of tartar
pinch OF salt Bake in three washing
ton pie plates
Apple flling-two grated sour ap
ples, one cup powdered sugar, white Of
one egg, well beaten, one-half tea.
spoon lemon extract
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
To Keep BUGS From Meat

After the meat Is cut out and cool.
ed, salt down from three to six weeks
according TO weather. When taken
out OF salt sprinkle with borax. Put
the borax in large pepper can and
sprinkle over fieshy side OF meat ar
you would pepper. Then hang In any
dry pace. You win find the meat
nice and no bugs on It.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

Use one OF the new wire frames that
may be had for few cents. You stick
the potatoes on little upright points,
the potatoes bake all over at once
and you do not burn your fingers in
turning them over or getting them
eut, for you can put dozen potatoes
on the frame and put # In the oven
iuEt Ike any other pan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
MaehIns piait EverythIna.


@. A. Jones. who looks after a por-
ton of the Swenson interests in Tex
as, was bothered by thefts of wood
from the Spur range. He sent out Al.
Sullivan. a cowboy, to catch the
thieves. Within few days AL
brought one in-an old hester. dirty
and ragged. with his toes out Of his
shoes and a tuft Of hair showing
through the crown Of his hat
= don't feel like sending you TO
all. said Jones. but you've got to
punished So we'll take a plots,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

graph of you for the regue's gallery.
The human scarecrow promised
complete reform, and they stood him
up and took his picture.
About a week later, still in his rags.
and witt another seven days dust up
on him, he stood beside the raneher's
desk
what kin l do for your" Jones
asked, looking up
IF you please Mr.. Jones. sir" said
the object, kin you spare me one of
them pictures to send 10 my KIN
folks Popular Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

into politics and prevent men and
women from going into the service OF
the United States as a life voca ion
worthy of carefC preparation and de-
votion.
Mr.. Champ Cigrk's preference for
the spells systea which with most OF
his real cony ictians dates back a gen.
GRAFTON, is known. Also It is appaE-
ent to observer that whenever Dem
ocracy gets into he neighborhood Of
Office its devotion TO civil service re-
form rapidly recedes into the academ-
ic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
hemmInc LInen.

when turning hem Of linen, keep
a glass Of warm water at hand and
dip the fingers into II frequently. The
stiffness Of the heavy linen win yield
and the work may be accomplished
very much more quickly and accu.
Fately.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

frocks are exquisitely graceful. Skirts
remain narrow at the foot, all the
width being introduced in plaitings
and long, clinglng draperies which do
not interfere with the slim silhouette.
There seems a tendency to make
skirts q bit longer, though footwear
is as coquettish and fetching as ever.
The new boots for fall have patent
leather or dull kid vamps and but
toned tops of dull kid, OK or cloth.
The very aristocratic boot is as long
Ats its wearer daintily. Anything like
a stubby effect is considered cheap
and common, and the slender. aristo.
cratic foot has the day.
Shoe buckles are tremendously
fashionable-stil another echo Of our
directoire dandy--and while the trim,
buttoned boot will continue to be the
correct thing for the street and for
afternoon wear with handsome tot.
lettes, buckled slippers and pumps
with embroidered silk stockings
promise to be in great favor for eve
ming and house wear.
shantung Costume.
Shantung In a soft shade is used
for the costume shown. The skirt
is trimmed with a band of natural
color. this is hemmed at lower edge.
and sewn to the skirt by the up
per.
The smart short-waisted coat has
plain basque set to bodice by a
wrapped seam; the collar and turn
up cuffs are faced with natural color
to within about an inch Of the edge.
Hat covered with natural color
shantung and trimmed with a dark
green shaded feather.
Materials required five and one-hale
yards "a inches wide, one yard natu-
raj color same width, six buttons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

cling Of the sharp corners Of public ne
cessity Wilson has said he is for
free trade. Ho# can he conscientious
~ expect supper; from the lmperiHed
masses? The self-interest Of re-
puted leader Of labor will not help
him In the position In which be has
voluntarily placed himself
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

It is said Colonel Roosevelt conf
IDENTIFY expects to carry Texas. Are
all the alenists in the vicinity Of New
York busy?-HouEton Post
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Veterinary Surgeons Meet.

A demand for legislation for the mu-
tual benefit of the vet Urinary surgeon
and the farmer. as against the dicta-
ton of the agricultural department of
the University of Wisconsin, was made
at the opening session of the Wiscon-
sin State Veterinary society at the Ma,
sonic temple, H. B. Cluta, Milwaukee,
presiding. The speakers included Dr.
L. L. Conkey. former dean Of Grand
Rapids (Mich.) Veterinary college: Dr.
@. E. Leech, city veterinarian of WI
mona, MINI; Prof. Grow, Milwaukee;
Miss Fleurite Hartwig, New Holstein.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04

The average woman can do more
with hairpin in the way of manufac.
turing history than a man can with
canal boat and a pair OF mules.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
Live stock picture SHOW.

The status of the live stock industry
in Wisconsin VIII be graphically De
picted by picture show" Of an eiab-
crate nature and with accompanying
lectures. at the state fair this year.
This unique attraction win be under
the auspices Of the Wisconsin Live
stock Breeder association, and II
win be the first time the association
has made an exhibit at the state expo
sition. The live stock and agricultural
theater win be housed IN large tent
with all modern accommodations for
crowds
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-04
In Touch With
ashton
What the Smartest
Dressm akers Are
Now Displaying g.
Hints That May
Help the Undecided

ETV HE new fashions are directoire,
4 says Paris. but direetoire with
a difference. The directoire
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

The key 10 success IA BUSINESS s n.
persistent and iudicioGs rse o, asxspsp<s
advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

Joe resents this. ana he also resents tn.
Interference Of others. the constant pa
troniEing TO which he and his wife are
subjected. He rails az his employer.
steals his money to purchase comfort
and pleasure. and gets caught Then he
suggests to his wife that she go TO the
apartments Of his employer and make
a settlement with him When she comes
back with receipt for the amount Of his
steaiings. paid in full he acts ike q
cad, and she leaves him. apparently TO
joln Jinky. In passing. Il must be notes
that the rough old sea captain. the man
eating employer. treats Mrs. Brooks with
tire most marked courtesy while she Is in
IFS presence. his dislike is solely for her
husband. Also that Jirzsy shows thar
he has manhood. too.
II the lines and action Of the play we're
not enough TO divert all sympathy from
Joe Brooks, Mr., Bassett's acting would:
he makes the part offensive from the
first, until oy the time the curtain goes
down on the opening act one rejoices At
the disaster that is to overwhsin him
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

enee Gerald. who once played with the
woodward Stock company here, says the
play is founded on a one-act sketch she
wrote and submitted to Walter, with the
understanding that he would get IL on
the stage. and reason to think that Miss
GeTald's story has something OF truth
fos its foundation exists in the fact that
abe brought suit against Walter and
Nasennals < kempeT. and these paru-s
settled with her. 1ais is just incidental
md has nothing to DO with the main
story. which deals with a situation thar
- not ineoneeivable.
zoe Brooks has married a girl who
was gently bred; Ills pay as the collector
Tor q steamship line Is not enough TO
support her In luxury and Joe is nor
contented. his wtIes mother rubs Il into
nim and TO her, taunting them with their
poverty, and in other ways does things
to make them both miserable. JImsy
smith, the fellow Emma Brooks tunnel
down for Joe, is getting 500 a year. and
Is hanging around, offering to act rs
guardian angel for the Brooks family.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

AZ sss.... -.s..-..s. U &c
Silico Securing Soap. 8 cakes
Tor -..-........... .1Sc
MeLaren's Peanut Butter.
70. 49,. ......s..... loo
The Best Tea Siftings.
III. &c
Golden Santos Coffee, ID. 25c
watch the papsrg for our big
annual shruhbsry sale.
The Butter Trust Put Up the
Frioe Of Butter 2 Cents
Pound this Week. Buy But
tertns and Fight the trust.
2 lbs good Butterine. Ssc
2 lbs. good Table Butterine 35c
2 lbs. extra quality Table But
terine -. ............. 45c
The best Creamery Butter. per
ID. 80 -....ss....-s. txc
The best No. Country Bst-
ter, ID. ........-..... .StS
The best No l Dairy Butter.
ID. :. .............. CSC
Special Highland Navel
Orange Sale.
40c size, per dozen .. DOC
35c size. per dozen. .75e
3ec size. per dozen. .. zoe
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

later on. snaTiing. whining. rude TO his
wife and to all others. without any evil
dence Of qualities that would attract the
love Of a woman like Emma Brooks. or
hold 1t after 1t was given. Mr.. Bsssett's
Joe Brooks Is as unlovely piece Of work
as has recently been under observation
Mr.. Burton Is impressive in the role Of
Captain Williams. and Mr.. Bancroft is
very well cast f-r the role Of Jlmsy Smith.
Miss Brsthers Is both sympathetic and
strong as Emma Brooks. giving very
satisfactory life to the part. The play
was quietly received by the audience last
night Its stay at the Brzndeis ends
with Saturday night. a mAtines being
played Saturday afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

Latin-Anierican Steamship COM
Iany, formerly l South Pacific
Tracer Frank c. Burton
Mrs. Harris, mother OF Emma. and
widow OF CAPITA Williams late as
ISOLATE In business. May Estelle
Beth Harris. her daughter.
-.-.-..-.-.....-......- Constance Pullman
Sato, japanese valet to Captain VIII
laHs -.....-----...... David Manning
II may be 80. as the press agent tells
US. that New York can not get enough
Of Paid In Full" but nothing at the
Brsndeis last night gave the impression
that Omaha is in that fix II the at
tendance is to be taken as a criterion,
Omaha has had about enough Of the
play.
Mr.. Walter. author. says the play Is
founded On an actual episode; Miss Flor
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13
Mail Orders
Filled

tinct charm. IL is rich and clear in its
symbolism. contains humor that Is de-
lightful and carries a glorious message
to the world. Miss Adams enthusiasm
over the work has been unbounded and
IN the role Of the Cock she has shown
anew her fine artistic talents.
The Heart Breakers" which will be
seen at the Boyd tonight and Saturday
y under the management Of Mort III.
Singer. whose name has always been
associated with the best Of productions
from Chicago. Mr.. singer has put q more
than capable cast together headed BY
George Damerel, late OF The Merry
widow company. and he has In bis sup
port Miss Ruth PEBBLES. Agnes Scott.
Louise Meyers. Edward Hume. Charles
Horn, Harry PAUL. Justin Cooper ami
many others. One of the most attractive
e atureS Of the Singer shows is the chorus
and IN The Heart Breakers tine fem
mime portion have been picked especially
tor their looks and grace.
Miss Lsns's engasement at the Amesl-
can Is drawing 90 a close. but Mr.. Wood
ward announced that following ner depar-
tuFe a recognized company headed by
Waiter z. Perkins. n comedian Of note,
VIII enter On the presentation Of a series
Of light comedies. intsruiingied with
faTces, tie purpose being 70 provide q
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13
X&2LlyEP!e 1!lheaglgenclSR
ATTRACTIONS IL OMAHA.

ATTRACTIONS ~ OMAHA.
American: HThe Fighting Hope"
BOYD; sTne Heart BreaksrB.'
BranAsis: paid In RnlL"
Gaystys Hurlssqus.
xrng; Burlssqus,
orphsnm: Vaudeville
Eattnses 90 the aaysty, k<ug aaa
oFphsum thsaters today.
.Paid In Pull at the Brandets-
paid In Full" play in four acts. by
Eugene Walter. under direction Of
WagenhaIs & Remper. The cast:
Joseph Brooks. collector Of the Latin
American Steamship COMPANY
-.---f-*sssrs.-..s----. 49," :.
Emma Brooks, his wife Edna Brathers
James Smith. superintendent OF dock
age of the Latin-American Steam
ship company. George Bancroft
Captain Williams, president 81 tne
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

25c size. per dozen. ......lso
Strawberries from. Louisiana.
per box. Saturday 80. loo
fhs Market Of Omaha for
Fresh Vegetables.
2 heads fresh Leaf Lettuce So
Large Head Lettuce
at. ...........7mo and Ice
Large stalks fresh Celery 7ne
Large punches fresh Beeis,
Carrots or Turnips. go. 80
Fresh spinach, peck. .... 20c
Fresh Shallots. bunch. .7nc
Fancy Ripe Tomatoes. ID. loo
Fancy, extra fine cucumbers,
edeu .... 400
3 large Green Peppers. 100
Fancy Asparagus, ID. ..l7lko
Fancy California Caulifloxer,
2 punches fresh Parsley. 10
Fancy Pieplant or Rhubarb,
per ID. ...............5 SO
ts9cy Wax or Green Beans.
Large Florida Pineapples al,
Anything you want We've
got IL
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13
Wait For Our
ANNUAL SHRUBBERY SALE
Commencing Next Week

The Shrubs and Rose Bushes ali dormant stock
dollhouse cuts that have been blooming ali win
ter and their strength exhausted 1t will pay you TO
wait for this sale
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13
Keep Down Cos, ss g. l,oo by Tradinq at Havdens
We Fight an Combination
Trust and erocsrp As

We Fight al Combination,
Trust and 9roosrs As
ISOLATION Prices
II lbs best GrAnuiated Sugar
Tor ..-r.t. ...-....... slspJ
4s-lb. sacks High Grade Dia-
mond III Family Flour. made
from the best selected
wheat, per sack. ..sl.25
10 bars Lennox. Beat En- All
or Diamond c soap. -. Csc
s lbs Best White or Yellow
cornmeal ............l5 o
8 lbs Best Rolled Breakfast
E. C. Corn Flakes, pkg. g. 10
Kellogg's Toasted X &c
Flakes, pkg ........... Sc
Peters Breakfast Cocoa
cheaper and better than
coffee for breakfast, at. per
10. .....s-... '<0c
on or Mustard ssrdines, can
at ,...-.-s........ = &C
lib. cans Pork and Beans 3lso
lib. cans Assorted Soups we
l4-oz. pkg. Best Domestic
Maesroni .....t.......7tze
is-oz cans Condensed MIX
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

''Chantecler." Rostand's famous play.
will be presented at the Brandeis theater
Monday and Tuesday BY Charles Froh-
man The title role will be essayed By
Maude Adams. The work has GRATED
more interest tan any other work given
to the stage IN the memory Of man. II
possesses distinct literary values; its
Verslfiearon flows freely and with DIS
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13

spring season Of real fun at that popular
house Miss Lang will not 20 until satur-
day night Of next week She Is rlavsag
Mrs. Granger in The FIghting IIopeS
with great success this week aae ne.
week VIII say au reyoir ~ 'T&se
That the suffering sufsrassttes.
playing al the popular Gayesy IN xesk
are neither sufferers % snaamic or me.
ancholie dispositions is eaSily proven ~
witnessing Just one perfof nIaIca Pat
White. Bowman brothers ano Bot gn
Osten furnish the fun throughout the en-
tertalnment. Ladies dime matinee .i-.ff.
The Lady Buccaneers company, II y
Ing at the Krug this week, IS the o.,lv
show travelling on the ROAD that issues q
publication OF lis own. Tho name OF the
paper. published weekly by his cc-.-
pany. n The Knocker.a Tho eoiT -
sued in Omaha Is Volume q No. "a
contains SIX pages fun OF matte des.Itsg
With the mefabers o. the company al
their experiences in ST Paul ano OnahE
i IL edited ana PUBLISHED b. Ton
Gresham and l. Frank Miller
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Repoft Shows Work
Of>the Food Experts

inspectors of the Bureau Of Chemis-
try, under the supervision Of DR.. Har-
vey w. Wiley. the pure food expert.
collected $500 samples Of foods and
drugs during the last year, according to
the report Of the bureau, just made
public.
or the $500 foods and drugs seized
the bureau found only $3.50 to be legal,
Is compared with 3,113 which were fohnd
to be misbranded and adulterated: Five Five
hundred and three check analyses were
made to insure that correct results
were obtained before the recommends.
tions were made as to the method or
procedure by the department for viola
lions.
bureau on questionable products. OF
which more than half were made at
New York. A total Of s.6sS imported
foods and drugs were analyzed ana
S0S5 were found adulterated or mis-
branded. The miscellaneous samples
which came under the examination OF
the pure food experts aggregated LAOS,
making total Of $4,000 samples.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

hard worked. He was a lazy sort of
fellow, and would rather sleep before
the fire than do the sweeping and dust
One day in December Mr.. Fox shut up
his shop and went out himself to look
for food. Such was his good luck that
he brought home a fine chicken, q bas-
ket Of sweet potatoes and q lot Of tur-
nips. And these the two ate the next
day. The following morning there was
nothing in the cupboard to make into q
dinner, and Mr.. Possum was too lazy 70
90 out In the cold to look for anything.
So he took the scraps Of chicken, pota-
toes and turnips. poured water on them,
and set them in q dinner pot over the
FIRE to boil. Presently 1t began to steam
up and the nice smell brought Mr.. Fox
'Goodhess. Mr.. Possum." said Mr..
Fox, as he licked his chops hungrily.
THAT stew does smell nne-don't let it
burn. We will have a big dinner to-
night" and he hurried back to work.
The stew kept on boiling and the nice
smell kept on getting stronger and Mr.
Possum kept on getting hungrier and
hungrier. At last he could stand II no
longer and he jerked the pot down. Just
then Mr.. Fox came in again.
Put the pot on the shelf here, and
place the old lid over It," said Mr.. Fox.
'I will be through. work in a little
while, and we will begin to eat"
30. Mr.. Possum set the pot on the
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman's Stories
WHY THE PossUMs TAIL IS SMOOTH.

shelf and put on the Id. Hut n h.r.
pened that there was a boie shout -
inch square In the lie, and the sfssrr
came up through that, smelling n nice
that the possurn thought ne would taEs
just e taste to SEQ II the soup had
80 he hopped up on the table. Nov ~
at this time all possums had long. busl,y
tails. Just like q fox has now, and n
Q. Cured to MI. Possum that he could
dip his down through the hole ~ the
stuck his tall into the pot and nckAA It
that he stuck his tail down q second
time and then q third, and then ne
kept on till every drop OF the soup was
gone-not q spoonful left for poor Mr..
Fox. 30 warm was the cave and 90
full was Mr.. Possum OF his big dinner
that he fell asleep on the table, and
here It was that Mr.. Fox found him.
Mr.. Fox looked into the dinner pot
and saw II was empty. Then he looked
at Mr.. Possum and saw how fat his
stomach was and the soup on his whis-
kers. on he ran to his shop. got his
sharpest razor, and went to work shaw
Ing Mr.. Possun's tail. 30 softly did he
do his job that Mr.. Possum never even
stopped snoring. But when he woke up
his long, beautiful, bushy tail was gone
OF taik without any hair on II, Just as
smooth as q mans finger. Mr.. Possum
wept and walled, but It did no good, for
ever since then all possums have had
only q tiny tail as bald as Q clowns
head.
Tomorrows story: "The White Faun.' -
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Even the Fish Could
Not Stand II There

Henry Wallace. of Des Moines presi.
dent Of the National Conservation Con-
scientific farming.
I'VE don't farm scientifically enough"
he said MANY O barren tract could be
made, by scientific methods, to blossom
like the rose. I know a. farmer whose
land is today a miracle OF fertility
thanks to science, and vet before he
adopted modern ideas this farmer would
have given his farm away.
ITO him, In the old days, . city man
once said:
"swhy Is It that nobody fishes in the
river that runs through your placer
"'Ain't no hsh.' the farmer grunted
"'why are there no hsh In such a
fine, large riverT said the city man.
Stranger the farmer answered, II
YOU could at out o. this thin SLED and
barren country as easy as q fish kin, do
We reckon ye'd stayr"
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
New Year Events in.
America and Europe

On New Year Day. 1874, President and
Mrs. Grant held a special reception for
the veterans Of the war Of 1872. On this
day, 1855. Paul Revere. Of Revolutionary
fame. was born. This also is the ami
verssry Of the arrival Of the first emil
grants from the United States in Texas.
reached Philadelphia, the first of a line
Of steamers running between that city
and Liverpool. January /. 1896. marked
the beginning Of operations Of the Bank
Of England, organized to meet the diff
ficulties being encountered in raising
supplies to back England's war with
France.
On January ]. 1894. the Manchester
years later the beginning Of the year
marked the operation Of q 2-cent post
age act In Canada.