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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

The "Child's Welfare" movement has
challenged the attention of thoughtful
people everywhere. Mothers are ma
tural supporters, and will find in Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound most valu-
able aid. Coughs and colds that I'M
checked lead to Group, bronchitis and
pneumonia yiele quickly to the healing
and soothing quantities of Foley's Honey
and Tar Co npound. o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
PROHIBITION PARTY.
Fol Assembly District Vernon Count

For Assembly District Vernon County
To the County Clerk
The following are the candidates for
Pres, Vice. Pres, Delegates at-large
and District Delegates to the National
Convention of the Prohibition party
and Circuit Judge, TO be voted for at the
Judicial and National Delegate election
to be held on the first Tuesday of April,
A. ID. 1912, being the second day there
of, for whom petitions or nomination
papers have been duly fled in the ohice
Of the Secretary Of State, as required
by law. Said names have been arrang-
ed and are herewith certified accord
ing to the provisions Of Section 80, of
the Statutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
Less Bowel Trouble
In Viroqua

Viroqua people have found out that
A SINGLE DOSE of simple buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc, as compounded in
Adler-i-ka, the German appendicitis
remedy, relieves constipation, sour
stomach or gas on the stomach IN
STANTLY. This simple mixture an
tisepticizes the digestive organs and
draws off the impurities and It is sur
prising how QUICKLY it helps. c. F.
Dahl. druggist.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
a. J. JOHNSON. virOqua.

r G. Collins, Postmaster, Barnegat.
N j.. was troubled with severe la
grippe cough. He says: Il would be
completely exhausted after each fit of
vi0lert coughiRg | bought bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and
before had taker it all the coughing
spells had entirely ceased. 1t can't be
beat. o z Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
NOTICE OF
Teachers Examinations
FOR 1912

II HE SPRING SERIES OF THE
Public Examinations of teachers for
the several districts of Vernon County,
will be held as follows:
iirOqua " March 20-3O
fiillsbOrO April ~
Work will begin at 1000 a. m. of the
first day and at $50 a. m. the second
day. Applicants should come prepared
with pen, blotter, good legal cap paper
and black ink.
All persons intending to teach in Yer
non county shall attend a public exam
ination. Special examinations viii be
given only in cases of necessity.
Standings may be renewed according
to law.
All applicants must have taught at
least eight months, or have attended a
summer school six weeks, as required
by law, before they are eligible to
write for a certificate.
The branches will come in the follow
ing order.
FIRST DAY - Agriculture. Geogra-
ply, Reading, History, 0rthoepy,
School management, Spelling.
SECOND DAY Arithmetic, Consti-
tuition, Grammer, Physiology, Manual,
Penmanship. H. L. GARDNER,
County Supt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
20 Per Cent. Discount for
Cash; 10 per cent for = cash
DO Acre Farm for Sale

Located 81 miles northeast of Stevens
Point, county at Of Portage Co, Wis.
Soil a splendid roam with clay subsOil,
level, no waste land, stone or stumpa.
All under plow except acres timber;
one half seeded to rye. One-half mile
from rnaeadamized road and Swimming
station: one mile from school Spleen
did water. good frame buildings Price
$50. 80 per acre. Send for full descrip-
ton and view Of buildings.
r. w. Sellers, Owner
STEVENS p0TATT WISCONSIN
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
Chsnge of Agency

A. E. Sarenson desires to inform the
people of this vicinity that he has se-
cured the agency for the celebrated w.
I. Pomeroy & Company's Comstock
Spanish tobacco seed, handled for a
number of years past by j. Henry Tate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
For CIRCUIT JUDGE f
STATE or WISCONSIN / =.

Secretary of o II
patmenof by eriyH t an
records Ddegtsst auop d
for unuon nation avet snm entitled eve for
nuzsh erMtaa gnada fteoH9 for M h can an
ate will r ron d lD b
sea1 dtyolda Wis. az Q March b
j. A s o
s
sabeofWnc inamn feat Office
Date os b avof March 81 Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
Ladies', Beauty ParIor

Franco American HYGIENE Company
supplies on hand and for sale. Ladies'
in city and country are invited to call.
Electric brushing, massage, manicur-
ing and shampoo done at reasonable
prices. MRS. GEO. H. CLARKE.
Are you cold? II So, order your coal
from L. c. Boyle. Phone No. 10.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
Nan
MONEY TO LOAN

On farm property. Funds always on
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable.
! also buy mortgages. Address, or call
on W. ]. Hickisch, $40 Pearl street, La
Crosse. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
For Assembly District Vernon County

For Assembly District Vernon County.
To the County Clerk:
The following are the candidates for
Pres, Vice Pres. Delegates-at-l arge
and District Delegates to the National
Convention of the Democratic party
and Circuit Judge to be voted for at
the Judicial and National Delegate ell
ection to be held on the first Tuesday
of April, A. d. 1912, being the second
day thereof, for whom petitions or nom
ination papers have been duly filed in
the office of the Secretary of State, as
required by law. Said names have been
arranged and are herewith certified ac-
cording to the provisions of Section 80,
of the Statutes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
WhlTEsToWN.

RocKToN March 25- Born to DIR. and Mrs. Del
bert Ecklor March a. daulthter... Dan North
has sold his farm to Arnt Hagen and expects to
go west this spring :. Martha esabrieison visited
at the " S. Bennett home Saturday and Sunday.
..... Bonnie Brokaw and Oscar Nottestad are at
home again after spending the past weeks at
Westby .,...J. o. Hill of Coloma. passed through
our village enroute to La Fargo. -. Stanton Me-
Yey and Emil Heisel made business trip TO
Cashton Miss Anna Ericsson went to Coloma to
visit her sister. Mrs. ]. o. Hill
1HE VII. ACE ERIENiIl-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
CUT FLOWERS

Choice roses, carnations, lilies and
violets. Floral designs and decora-
tons for all occasions Write or phone.
CAPITAL City GREEN HOUSE Co.,
Phone 179. Madison, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
PETITION ron PRESIDENT.

PETITION FoR PRESIDENT.
Eugene w Chain.
Oliver w. stewart
PETITION FOR VlCE-PRESlDENT
Finley c. liendrickson,
Emil l.. e. Hohenthai.
DELEGATES. ALLIANCE.
John e. Clayton,
377 18th st, Milwaukee, Wis.
d. W. Emerson,
Emerson, Wis.
w, p. Messeure,
Arcadia, Wis.
Thomas W, North,
Stevens Point Wis.
). Burriti Smith,
10 5. Henry ST., Madison, WIS,
Alfred b. Taynton,
504 W. johnson ST., Madison, WIS.
Byron L Van Keuren,
Oshkosh. Wis.
Beverly White,
Maiden Rock Wis
DISTRICT DELEGATES
II, A Wiley,
Town Of IIolmen. Lacrosse Co.. Wis.
John r. Bates,
Reeds burg, Wis,
Martin Larsen.
Sparta, WIS,
b. >. Steadwell.
Lacrosse, Wis.
r the SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCU
le First Monday Of January, 49,
Edward Z lligbee
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
PETITION ron PRESIDENT

PETITION fOR PRESIDENT
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
DELEGATES -AT.LARGE
John N. Callahan
EOS Marshall St, Milwaukee, Wis.
Rob It b. Kirkland,
Wilson Delegate
ID. ST., w Jefferson, jefferson Wis.
Patrick II. Martin.
Wilson Delegate.
1886 ). Madison 81, Green Bay, Wis.
James w Murphy,
200 North Hickory ST. platteyIle WIS.
Geo. W. PECK,
100 Far%ell Ave, Milwaukee, WIS,
William PlerstOrff
Middleton. Wis.
AGolph J. Schmtz,
Wilson Delegate.
Cor. 10th " Cedar SITS Milwaukee, Wis.
William Wolfe,
Wilson Delegate.
1902 Madison ST.. Lacrosse, WIS.
DISTRICT DELEGATES
w n. Wells.
Wilson Delegate
I23 Spring ST.. Sparta, Wis.
Evan A. Evans.
Wilson Delegate,
Cor. OAK & Seventh Ave, Barsb0o, Wis.
Paul w. Mahoney,
1923 Caledonia ST.. Lacrosse, Wis.
Richard -. Safer.
Colby, Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
pErIrloN FoR rREsIpENr

PETITION FOR PRESIDENT
Robert NJ, Lalollette
William H.. Taft
DELEGATES AT-LAkGR
Andrew n Dahl,
La Toilette Delegate,
Westhy. Wis.
james o. Davidson,
81 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, Wis.
William ID. Hoard,
6O2 South Main ST., Fort Atkinson, iYls.
Walter l.. iIouser.
La Toilette Delegate,
MondoyI, Wis.
George u. ludnal,
604 West Second ST., Superior Hs
Alvin T.. kletzsch,
La FoIleiie Delegate.
245 Third ST., Milwaukee, Wis
Francis f. McGoyeru.
La Toilette Delegate.
$50 Astor ST.. Milwaubee, Nis,
Emanuel l.. Phillip.
SCI Ilackett Ave, Nilvaake Wis.
DISTRICT DELEGATES
James A. Stone, la Toilette delegate,
Ree'lsburg, Wis.
Frank Il. Bentley.
6l4 East ST., Barabao. Wis
John VI. ilolley,
23O North Eighth st, la Crosse, VIZ
Oscar W Schoengarih.
La Toilette delegate.
SIS OaL ST, NeillSyille, Wis.
T for the Term Beginning
Robert 5 COVE,
Non Partisan Wh'ehaH, W4s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27
CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATIONS

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK, March %. l9l2
70 the Electors Of Vermont County:

@ ge NJ district DAetan0
~
ne nj % aepny@o q
IN 70 pc re
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

NO better salvethan Mentho- Camph.
Call for free sample at o. E. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

RocKToN. March g. Mack. McVey and Ham
Cowan made a trip to Viroqua -. Mrs. F. NJ. Say.
les visited friends at this place few days the past
week. Mr. and Mrs Frank Moore spent Wednes-
day with Mrs Moore's mother. Mrs F. Setback.
A number of the young people spent Saturday
evening at Stanton McVey's So. Mrs. Ed. Sell
back called on friends in town. ~ Hudson New
combe and family spent Saturday and Sunday at
Bert Newcomers. -. Blaine and Logan MeVey on
Saturday started for Canada, where they have en-
ployment for the summer. Mrs. II. Cowan was
a caller in town Friday. Mrs. Dora Fulmer visited
at Delbert Ecilors' . Married March %, Elsie
Rewcombe to Glen Carter. IF. NJ Sayles was a
business caller at NiroQua Saturday Ella Rich
ards and Vernon Evans spent Sunday at Star VAL
ley .... Clyde Randolph and Virgil Galloway were
La Fargo callers .... Mrs. +. NJ Sayles visited at
G. APPLIES near Dell few days this week
Mrs. Irene Tracy and son Keith are visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. G. Randolph.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

STATE OF WISCONSIN, Z -.
County Of Vernon
Of the state Of Wisconsin and
Dated this 20th day Of y
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-03-27

n the sIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUI
he First Monday Of January, 19l;
I Edward Z Higbee,
1892 Ferry St, La Crosse, Wis.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27

George Hadley was IN Martin Sun
day.
OFFICE for rent. Apply to H. N
Cowgirl
Miss Victoria Bondurant has beer
visiting In Union City.
Dee Henry spent Sunday in I'm
ion City and Martin.
Miss laura Brown Is spending the
week with Miss Bess Harper IN I'm,
ion City.
C. 7. Bondurant and c. s. Driver
made a business trip to Memphis.
Monday.
Geo. Edmonds got the Eastman Ko-
dak given away by Helm & Ellison
last Saturday.
Mrs. b. S. Elliott underwent an
operation a few days ago, but Is
now improving.
Misses Ira Spradlin and Florence
Barry visited o. Spradlin and family
in Union City last week.
Miss Anita Dodds has returned
from a visit with her father, T. r.
Reynolds. and family i'm Union City.
Mrs. Roy Clark and son, OF State
Line, are spending a few days with
her parents, ]. w. Rogers and wife.
Work has begun in earnest on the
filing OF the gap in the levee below
town. The big embankment will be
the strongest parI Of the levee when
finished.
w. ]. Logan, who went to Nash
Vile last week to see about an oper-
alton, returned Saturday after con-
sulting two specialists. He was ac-
companied by DR.. c. w. Curtin. Mr..
Logan Is confined to the LaClede
Hotel.
A. w. Davie. Of southwest OF town,
reports an epidemic of hog cholera in
his neighborhood Some farmers have
lost every hog they possessed. MI
Davie says that every time hogs are
into hin vicinity from the
bottoms, cholera follows.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
For RIsht-of.wsy at Hickman.
Instituted by c., M.& G.

The Chicago. Memphis & Gulf Ry
20. begun condemnation proceedings
In the Fulton county court here Mon
day for a right OF way from West
Hickman to Frank watsonis place
east of town.
The final survey for the extension
OF this road from Hickman TO Gin.
ton beans just south Of the ~, C. q
st. l.. belt line. crossing the latter
road on Frank Watson's farm. Com.
missionens appointed 10 appraise the
land wanted by the railroad allowed
on a basis OF $3.50 an acre for all
land from Troy road west. East OF
the road allowance was made on a
basis Of 5000 an acre. The survey
takes the road over nine property
owners. which were disposed OF as
6oliows.
J. w. Caldwell. ground required.
l-5l acrres; price asked by owner.
$3.50. Amount allowed. 1891.
Mrs. Tom Williams. ground requir.
I'd SO acre; price asked 500. amount
allowed 500.
W. T. Barton. gmund required &C
acre; price asked si75. amount allow
ID. SIS
J. W Ward. ground required 657
acres, price aekCd g2fOO anount al.
lowed. $1,000.
s. NJ. Powitt. ground required 3.23
acres; price asked si.0o0. amount al
lowed $3.50
John A. stubbs. ground required.
s.2e acres; price asked $4,000 amount
allowed 1896.
}. II. Nelson. gDund required 3
acre uncludlng house, barn and out.
buadinesj. price asked 81 900. amount
allowed $1,000.
Julian Choa,e. ground required 625
ucnes; price asked si70O. amount al
lowed -.
Frank Watson. ground required 4S1
acres; price asked $3.50. amount al.
lowed --.
The commissioners who passed on |
these claims were S. H. hinder. W. p
Curtin and J. A. Townsend. II the
property ownsB refuse TO accept a.
mounts allowed by these gentlemen.
they must appear IN county court on
July s. az which time the matter viii
b. tried by che court
Il Is conceded that the two miles
q raght-of-way. required TO get out
4 Hickman. viii cost fully fourth
}. the total amount required 60 build
rom Hickman 20 Clinton.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
er.s. Seed Harvest.

Lassssisr,--The bluegrass harvest !.
su . this section and has proven an
|unpvsedeuted one. r. p. Gregory har.
vss,ei = io.ooobwhei yield from che
800 acre tract Of the Gentry brother.
n Roylr, and an additional 1000 bushsl.
from other farmers. The other local
dealers, Denny Bros. have bought about
1000 bushels from Garrard iarmsrs The
prizes 90 far reported run from 90 to 6s
tfnta
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
BOY FARMERS Ar
THE STATE FAIR
IeRIcULTURAL CAMP Is BEING
PLANNED.
TWO FROM EACH COUNTY
Railroad Fare win be Paid and There
VIII Be Practically No Expense
70 Thoss Who ATTEND.

LsIington.-Plans for the organiEat on
Of BOys Agricultural Camp At Louis
vile during the State Fair this fall by
Which two boys from each Of the counties
Of Kentucky may have an opportunity
70 acquire practically free OF charge the
valuable Information to tn, agricultural
|,aleiesls walsh the fair will supply. are
bsing perfsotcd by the extension depart
meat Of the College OF Ag-.' ulture 1T
STATE University. The main purpose 10
70 awaken - these boys greater in
t.f.st in the agricultural condition, Of
ths State and make them missionaries
n that cause In the various sections from
which they come. These representative
boys would zee the finest horses, hogs,
cattle, sheep and live stock, the beat
speclmens OF grains. fruit and other prod
usss Of he farm, ana would have an
10 study the most modern
f,fmins machinery and by this means
the Possibilities OF the more
advanced systeus Of farming in their
rsrios localities, and II Il believed their
,nbiion will be aroused 10 bring about
'nsh results with the lsaven furnished
y ihsss two representative from each
0uhiy. II Ia the conviction Of the pro-
noisr' that stronger interests will be
reused amosg the youth Of the State
! IMPROVING agricultural conditions The
allroad farss will bs paid FOR the boys
na here win practically b. no expense
B ihos Who 70. Tents viii b. pro
idsd By which they win live Ia camp
lille they are attending the fair.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
Contract for Governors Mansion.

kentueky's new mansion for the gov
Snor win be constructed by state cap
ital company, the bid Of the Capital
Lumber Company Of Frankfort having
been accepted by the Sinking Fund Com
mission a. the lowest and best.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
is FRIDAY LUCKY OR UNLucKYa

Lee surrendered on Friday.
Moscow was burned on Friday.
Washington was born on Friday.
Shakespeare was born on Friday.
America was discovered ON Friday.
Richmond was evacuated ON Friday.
The Mayflower landed on Friday.
The Bastile was destroyed on Fri
day.
Queen Victoria was married on
Friday.
King Charles was beheaded on
Friday.
Fort Sumpter was bombarded on
Friday.
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on
Friday.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on
Friday.
The battle Of Marengo was fought
on Friday.
The battle of Waterloo was fought
on Friday.
Joan of Arc was burned at the
stake on Friday.
William Mckinley was assassinat-
ed on Friday.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
Primary Law Upheld.

Trsnkfort-undsr q decision OF the
pOus Of appeals the nsw state compul-
Fory primary election lsw Is upheld, and
!, istsrminsd further, that an election
y an vacancies In State Offices shall
J. ed this fall The court decides
hat presidential electors are State Off
sss within the meaning OF the constitu-
ton and Therefore special elections for
State officers shall BE- held. The law
BAYS thas no special election shall be
bed Al the same time congressman are
.bs;st. unless State officers also are
sls.ieA
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
FIRE. "-Kennedy.

Miss Thelma Logan, of Craig's land
ing, is visiting friends near town.
Ben Walker and Sam Barry are
spending the week with relatives in
Troy. Tenn.
]. v. Rogers. of Palestine. Texas.
who has been visiting ]. w. Rogers
and family, left Friday for his home.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
P,rolsa Prisoner in Trouble.

Psducsh.--Ilcnry Holloweil. alias
"Kd" Howell, parsied murderer from
TIE Eddyyille pcnitentiary. wanted al
kuiiswa, was caught here and returned
10 Kattawa. Hollowell killed Henry
Moore At Cecil three years ago
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27

Whitesburg.-The wentz interest OF
Philadelphia are negotiating for tract
OF several thousand acres of fine coal
lands In the headwaters Of the Cumber-
land river In this county.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
Aged Physician Dies.

Glscgow.--Dr. w. s. Brakeman, "a,
died at his home at Glasgow Junction.
after several weeks Illness OF heart
trouble. DR.. Brakeman was Confeder-
ate soldier and served in Morgan's com
mand.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
Hlgh-priee Farm Labor.

Maysville. the recent rains Ma
son county farmers have been busy set
ting out tobacco plants. On account OF
the increased demand for farm labor
hands are being paid sc.7s and 90 day
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
200 Pension Applications.

Nine hundred applications for pensions
under the new act granting allowances
10 veterans Of the Coniederacy have been
flsi with Pension Commissioner Stone,
and scores are being received every day
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
Peanut in windpips.

Nsrssilles.--Jcnnie Lee, aged IA
months, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. james
n Goodrich, Of this county, died from
suggestion Of the lungs cat1ed by a
Psaaut becoming lodged in her wind
pipe
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
Blackburn Better.

ysrsailies.--Former United States Sen.
itor 10 G. s. Blackburn, who has been
qrits III At his home near Spring Sta
ton, is much better.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
pamase BY Hurricane.

ElisAbethtown.--Reports from the hur.
riaae which swept over Hardin and
adloIaing counties are TO the effect that
great damage wa, done TO fencing, tim.
b,r tnd barns.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Granted In obIon County
Since Our last Issue.

e. l.. Hassell and Nina Mcconnell.
William Jordan and Joy McTurner.
II. F. Golf and Messie Rainey.
Barney Owen and Josie Joyner.
E. T. Poston and Margaret Presley
David l.. Craig and Irene Forester.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27
lndIestlons Of on

Carlisle.--surface indications Of oil
have been found In many places about
hooreheld, this county, and II has also
BEEN found siping into wells.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-06-27

All kinds OF eoal-good. better and
Il summer prices.-A. A. Faris.
The state herald., 1912-07-05
"Muan ia oyerHork.d Word.

The most oyerworked word In tho
Englishman's vocabulary OF slang Is
Mug" AS a noun It may mean a
face n fool. or n student who prefers
reading TO sport As a verb its mean.
ings are still more varied. II may
mean to study hard, or to strike In the
face. It also means TO rob or swindle.
and among actors TO grlmace or make
faces. To mug up is also, IN theatrical
parlance. TO make up.
Finally. TO mug ones self is to get
drunk. the resulting condition being
one OF mugglness There Il moro OBJ
vious sense In this last use Of tho
word than in some OF tho others, for
hlehouses. In the eighteenth century,
were commonly known as mughouses,
Mug is the English equivalent OF the
German Zug. which Mark Twain found
TO mean everything A new sense OF
the verb mug" IA tho American slang
II TO photograph face