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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS
Is the Supreme Cause :or
Thanksgiving,

Abundant harvests, national pros.
perity, peace and security under a
government OF our own choice--these
are certainly grounds for thanksgiv-
ing in which every citizen can and
should take part. But It is quite
possible-in fact IL is a common mis-
take--to accentuate these and other
outward blessings In such way as
to make it appear as II. without them,
we would as nation have little or
no ground for thanksgiving. whereas
the strongest reason for universal
thanksgiving would still remain II
none of these were present.
The knowledge that God loves the
world. that he reigns supreme and
controls all forces, and Is overruling
all events to the ultimate overthrow
of everything that Is evil and estab.
lishment OF absolute righteousness
that liz the supreme cause for thanks.
giving In as far as the things OF this
world are concerned.
But national thanksgiving can new
er be anything more than hollow
sham unless the hearts of the wor-
shippers are warmed by personal
gratitude to God for his personal
love and care and protection. and for
the precious and exceeding great
promises which he has given US. No
heart can be truly grateful to God
that has not learned TO trust God and
TO see his hand and his love In all
the experiences Of life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
HEN HOUSE MUST
HAVE GOOD CARE
Simple Form of WhiteWash,
Trimmed to Desired ConslS-
tenCy, Is Commonly Used.

Most of those who whitewash the
fowl houses regularly use the sim
plest form of whitewash, made by
shaking common lime in boiling water
and thinning TO the desired consist
ency IF to be used as a spray the
wash is strained. A spoonful of crude
carbolic ac d added to each pailful.
increases the disinfecting properties.
but lime alone is very cleansing. and
many dislike the somewhat persistent
odor of the carbolic acid. There is
another form of wash liked better b.
some. on account of its more gluey
characteristics, as ordinary whitewash
rubs of rather easily. For this one
half bushel of lime one peck of salt,
three pounds OF ground rice. half a
pound Of Spanish whiting and one
pound of clear glue are the rightly
proportionad ingredients. Stake the
lime In boiling water, keeping it just
covered with the water. Strain II and
add the salt, the rice, which has been
boiled with water to a thin paste, the
whiting and the glue, previously dis
solved in warm water. Mix carefully
and let the mixture stand three or
four days When ready TO use the
wash reheat it and apply while hot.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
sheboYuan Gets 1e1a Meet.

The Wisconsin Sunday School asso
citation has selected Sheboygan as the
1919 convention city. Green Bay and
Kenosha also invited the organiza
ton
The four directors whose terms ex
pired this year and were reelected
are: w. w Hughes of Fond du Lac
who is state secretary; S. B. Harding
of Waukesha, who is state viee-presi
dent; Luther Davies of Oshkosh and
s. F. Shattuck of Neenah. who is state
president. The board viii elect its
own officers.
Two important amendments were
made to the bylaws, one providing
that the advisory committee shall con
sist OF representatives of the Evangel
ieal denominations having Sunday
school work in the state. The com
mittee viii sit with the directors and
have equal voice and vote with them
In all matters pertaining to the policy
and conduct of the association.
The other amendment has to dc
with the joint b, ard which provides
that the entire control and manage
ment of the business and of the af-
fairs Of the corporation shall be vest
ed in a joint board consisting of the
directors and members of the advis-
ory committee. This joint board will
determine the policy and work Of the
association.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
sCoFFERS
Often Make the Staunehest Converts.

The man who SCOTS at an idea or
doctrine which he does not fully un-
derstand has at least the courage to
show where he stands.
The gospel OF Health has many con-
verts who formerly laughed at the
idea that coffee and tea, for example,
ever hurt anyone. Upon looking into
the matter seriously, often at the sug-
gestion of a friend, such persons
have found that Postum and a friends
advice have been their salvation
my sister was employed in an east
ern city where she had TO do calculat-
ing writes an Okla. girl She suf-
fered with headache until she was al
most untitled for duty
Her Iandlady persuaded her to quit
coffee and use Postum and in a few
days she was entirely free from head
ache" (Tea is Just as injurious as
coffee because il contains caffeine, the
same drug found in coffee.) She told
her employer about it. and on trying
it, he had the same expei@nce.
My father and have both suffered
mach from nervous headache since |
can remember, but we seoffed at the
idea advanced by my sister that cof-
fee was The cause of our trouble.
However, Ne finally quit coffee and
began using Postum. Father has had
but one headache now in four years.
due 10 q severe cold. and have lost
my headaches ana sour stomach.
which | am now convinced came from
coffee.
"A cup of good. hot Postum is sat
isfying TO me when l do not care to
eat a meal. Circumstances caused
me to locate in a new country and l
feais1 | would not be able to get my
favorite drinS. Postum but was
relieved TO find that full supply is
kept here with a heavy demand for
it," Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Wellville," in
pkgs. There's a reason.
Ever read the above letters A new
one nnpenra from time to time, They
are genuine. true. and fuu OF human
Interest. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Thank3olvIna Favors.

For Thanksgiving favors there are
"natural.looking peanuts. about three
inches long. containing paper caps
and toys. Ears of corn contain auto
mobiles and airships oranges. apples
and pears contain paper caps and
musical toys A novelty Is large yell
low crepe paper bag containing a doz
en- little bonbon snappers. There are
also gilt paper snappers. with pictures
of fruit on the outside, which hold lit
tie charms Of gilt vegetables and
fruits.
Paper ramekins are made in the
shape of turkeys with Jutspread wings
Roasted turkeys. strutting turkeys
natural" looking nuts. cranberries
and wedges OF pumpkin pie form
pasteboard and chocolate cases for
candies
Confectioners are showing such
novelties as sugar or crystallized
grapes, cranberries, fruits and nuts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
PREPARING GULL
BIRDS FOR MARKET
Should Be Fattened as Soon as
Fowls Reach Prorer Size
No Easy Task

How to fatten the culls for market
is question that is worrying every
poultryman that has some for sale at
this time. 1t is a problem of no little
concern.
II is not hard to put fat on fowls,
but to put fat on at a profit is
what is the problem. To do this we
must keep in mind that the sooner
we market them the greater the
profit.
AS soon as the culls have reached a
proper size they should be fattened.
Place them in a rem to themselves
and feed them foods that contain a
large per cent. of carbohydrates. such
as corn or its milling products Dur
ing the process Of fattening 90 not
give them any green food at all
II usually takes about twenty days
to properly prepare fowl for the
market. With duc6s it only takes ten
days AS soon IS they are plump
either kin them or ship them to
your commission man or else send
them alive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Thanksgiving. a Hunger Festival.

There is a siory-loved by all Ger
manic people, AID haply by the rest
Of mankind who know it-of gold
shining at the bottom of the rushing
river Of ages. No atom Of Il was
ever taken away. because it was
guarded by the immortal vigilance.
Mans faith has always been that the
gold Of autumn between the shores Of
the hills will CLEAN la It's place until
the divine forsakes It. He has al
ways worshipped the god Of the vel
low corn.
Thus Thanksgiving Day has per
bapg within itself two elements Of
perpetuity It is the festival Of the
two hungers--the hunger Of the fields.
and the hunger Of the harvester that
he may himself escape the law OF the
harvest. which Is 70 perish. Nun
seys Magazine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL POULTRY
HOUSES IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATES
No Matter What Design Is Used South Side Should Not Be Less
Than Seven Feet High With Windows Extending to
Top-AccOmmodateS so Birds

Poultry housing In the west is a
IubJeet that has caused lot of dis
cission among poultrymen and far
mers. It is argued by some that ow-
ing TO our winters, the cost of build
ing suitable houses would be so
great that the profits of the poultry
man would be eaten up before he got
started. After having had six win
ters' experience in Alberta, We are
using eighteen houses of the type IL
Illustrated in this article. that have
been constr Ieted somewhat cheaper
than the houses we used in Ontario.
The house illustrated is l2x2o feet,
giving accommodation for so birds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
History Society Gets Gift.

The Wisconsin Natural History so
ciety at its meeting In the public
museum. Milwaukee, received a valu.
able addition to It's collection when Ed.
gar Teller. a member, presented q
fossil specimen Of the lower animal
known az echinocystites nodosus. The
sbecimen is said to be the only OF q
ia the United States. Mr.. Teller found
It about a mile north Of the city limits
The specimen is IN the form Of a
mold, and hows the surface markings
Of the animal. which had 5urrowed IL.
to the rock
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

Some may try to dispute this and
claim that not more than 40 birds
should be kept in it, as that is the
rule in the east. but owing to our dry
atmosphere we can keep them in
closer quarters as the main protec-
ton is required in the night.
We build the houses four feet high
on the northside and seven feet high
on the south side. No matter what
design Of house is built, the south
side should not be less than seven
feet high, with the windows extending
right to the top. Starting at the bot
tom of the house remember there is
no board floor there should be suf-
ficient earth brought in in the fall of
the year to raise the ground inside
about six inches higher than the
ground outside. That will give good
drainage so that the earth will re-
main loose and dry all winter 1t also
provides a dust bath for the fowls
and does away with the box in the
corner Six or eight inches of
threshed straw should be placed on
the ground inside the house in the
winter, so that the birds can be kept
busy In the cold weather. The drop
ping board is built 20 inches above
the ground and should be Is inches
wide for each perch. The perches
should be 2x4 scantling, on edge. or
a good, strong pole. and should be
suspended from the roof and not
touch the side of the house, as 1t is
much easier to isolate the fowls from
the vermin than to keep the vermin
out of the house. The top of the
perches should not be more than
eight inches above the dropping
board Then platform made of Ike
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

Upon many farms there are fields
distant from half mile to a mile or
more from the stock buildings Such
fields are great consumers Of time IN
less judgment is used In selecting
crops and time Of labor. 1t is I'M
wise 70 grow crops on distant fields
which require frequent trips in taking
care Of them. often the most salts
factory disposal Is 70 seed down the
piece and KEEP II n permanent NOV
ing, hauling lu1re for top-dressing
In fall and win er when teams and
men can best BE- spared for the pur-
pose.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
MASONIC REUNION
COMES To CLOSE
Forty-Ninth Annual Gathering in
Milwaukee.
WILL CELEBRATE NEXT FALL
FIftleth Anniversary Of Organization
of Wisconsin conslstory to Be
Ohserved-5anquet
Is Held.


Madison.-At the closing session OF
the forty-ninth annual reunion of the
Wiscors.u Council of Princes of Jeru-
salem, Wisconsin chapter of Rose
Croix and Wisconsin consistory of the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the
northern Masonic jurisdiction of the
United States, valley of Milwaukee. a
banquet was held The annual re-
union was held in Milwaukee.
William p Kenny, the newly-elected
commander-in-chief, presided, and
made the Introductory speech of vel
come. After an eloquent address to
the new class. he introduced, as the
first speaker, Charles E. Whelan, past
grand master, of Madison. Mr.. Whelan
is no stranger to the MasOns of every
degree of Wisconsin. For half hour
he held his audience spellbound by his
eloquence.
The next speaker was Rev. z. T.
Hagerman, pastor of Grand Avenue
Methodist church. Mr.. Hagerman
kept his listeners in good humor for a
half hour, with interesting and humor-
Gus stories. He is a bern orator and
knows how to please and hold an au-
dience He is a member of the south
ern jurisdiction.
The class orator was Benjamin G.
Cook of Superior, who in weE chosen
speech, told of the impression OF the
class during the work of the week as
seen by them.
One of the features was the singing
of William Orville Smith, basso can
tante of Chicago, and Arthur Daniels
of Milwaukee, a member of the new
class
o. P. Dodge, director of the Chicago
Male quartette, took an active part in
the musical program of the week, with
the Consistory quartette.
A telegram was received and read
from Thomas ]. Pereles, who is just
recovering from a very severe attack
of pneumonia and is still confined at
the home of his daughter in New
York.
The banquet was without doubt the
very best and most satisfactory ever
given by Wisconsin consistory, both
as to service and quality. 1t was in
charge of H. S. Hadield of the Aber-
deem hotel. There were over 500
guests seated at six long tables, and
so perfect were all the arrangements
that it required but 35 members to
serve this large gathering. Mr. Had
field was complimented on all sides
for his care and thoroughness.
Wisconsin consistory was organized
August Z, 1868, or AZ years ago and 1t
is the intention to celebrate the flftieth
anniversary next fall with fitting ce-e-
monies to properly commemorate this
important Masonic event. Command
er-in-Chief Kenny will leave nothing
undone to make this occasion mem
orable one, and it is expected that The
largest class In the history of the or
der in Wisconsin will be taken in at
that time, as II will be known as the
"semi-centennial ciass" and the first
one to be initiated in the new temple,
The total membership of Wisconsin
consistory at present is 2,23S, includ-
ing the November class of 40.
There have been IS deaths in the
consistory during the past year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Similarly Minded.

The village tailor only received oc-
casional orders from the vicar for
such articles as hats, collars. or hand
kerehiefs you see." remarked the
vicar one day, having called with his
usual order, when want a suit go
to London They make them there"
Calling again a few days later, the
wear remarked that he had not seen
the tailor at church lately.
No" replied the tailor; when I
want to hear good sermon | go 10
London; they preach them there"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Side Elevation of Roost.

when open can be fastened to the
roof and out of the VIZ Poultry net
ting is put on the outside so that the
fowls cannot get out when the win
dows are open. These windows
should not be opened when the Their
mometer is below zero. as they will
not become coated with frost and will
let in more light than glass, besides
giving a circulation of fresh air at
all times
By actual test, the house so
equipped with cotton front frames is
found to be considerably warmer than
the same style Of house fitted with
glass windows.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Would Protect ths Inaan.


Because of alleged instances of men
and women improperly committed to
insane hospitals, the Wisconsin Medi-
cal Woman's association passed a
resolution designed to improve this
condition. The resolution provides
appointment of a state board of medi-
cal examiners, one member at least of
which is TO be a woman physician
trained in care of mental diseases, the
function OF which board shall be to ex-
anime patients before Incarceration in
insane hospitals.
To this end il recommends the es-
adjustment of detention hospitals in
which those believed TO be insane may
be temporarily placed. and for a rea-
sonable length of time be under sur
veillance of state examiners.
II is further recommended that the
board act in cooperation with a Jury
composed OF men and women. 1t is
believed by members of the society
that such an arrangement would be
conducive TO more just commitment OF
criminals. The resolution stated that
occasionally cases in Wisconsin are
committed to the insane hospitals
when a positive diagnosis of insanity
could rot be made, the commitment
being upon the testimony of general
practitioners. not always skilled in
the recognition of insanity.
The resolution stated that cases
more properly belonging to penal in.
situations have been known TO be com
mitted and that the presence of these
cases IS a menace, as the insane are
particularly susceptible to any intlu
ence, good or bad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

inch stuff, set say -four inches apart.
should be built 20 inches above the
top of the perches and should extend
out even with the front OF the drop
ping board. Straw should be packed
on this platform up to the roof Then
make : curtain Of coarse burlap or
old grain sacks. which. when attach
ed to the front of the platform will
drop down two inches below the
dropping board. If this curtain is let
down at night during cold weather
the fowls will be enclosed in COM
Portable roosting box. The straw
over the roosting place not only aids
in keeping it warm, but it absorbs the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
A Tender Point.

what got you into trouble with
this Policeman" demanded the New
York Judge.
Just trying 70 ask hiu, civil ques-
ton. your honor" said the visitor.
nothing more"
What was that question:"
II just asked him when the next
official murder would be dragged off,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Food for Poultry.

We must furnish our hens with
grain, green stuff and meat More
over. the quantity must be about right
Of each. II they are not given
enough they win hare TO use It all
for bodybuilding and heat-production,
and will have nothing left over to
make eggs with II we feed too
much OF some kinds the surplus will
90 to fat and the hens will get too
lazy to lay.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
All Have Joys.

While many have SORROWS, all have
Joys, and these are the supreme oc.
casion OF thanks. "Oh. give thanks
unto the Lord. for he is good, for his
mercy endureth forever" exclaims
the psalmist. who at another time OBJ
serves: "Out Of the depth cried
unto the Lord and he heard me"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

moisture created by the animal heat
that the fowls give OF coming in con-
tact with the cold air and prevent it
spreading to the walls of the house
and forming that heavy coating OF
white frost so commonly seen in poul-
try houses when the weather is cold.
The front of the house is boarded
up two feet from the ground Then
frames are made five feet high and
three feet wide and unbleached fac
tory cotton is put on them. Then
they are hinged to the top OF the
house so that they will swing in and
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

One day the teacher during recess
told the children the story of Cinder.
ella. The next day, TO test their mem.
DRY, che asked them:
why did Cinderella have to leave
the ball promptly at twelye?"
A bright little maid chirped up; Sc
she could catch the last car"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Renort Few Violations.

There are fewer violations Of the
hunting laws this year. according to
reports received at the Office of the
state game warden, than in many
previous years. But few arrests have
been made by the deputy wardens
Many neople are getting their deer
and are returning to the south. There
is some snow in the central portion
Of the hunting region, making the
hunting easier. but In the northwest
part Of the state Of Wisconsin there is
little Snow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Very HohhIe.

Mrs. Stiles-How do you like my
new gown
Mr.. Stiles-Reminds me of crowd
ed theater
Mrs. Sthce-Crowded theater! How
SO?
Mr.. sales.--future seems to be stand.
ing room only.--Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Preserving Value Of Manure.

When manure is left in piles in
the field the organic matter with It's
nitrogen VIII be converted into gas
and win escape In addition 10 all
this. the fertilizing constituents are
washed into the soil with every rain
BY spreading il Immediately all thr
loss is prevented
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Patents.

Gustav Bjorkman, Racine. massag.
ing syringe; Ernest Duscher. La
Crosse. assignor to the VoteVBerger
company. type setter; Ernest Duscher,
Crosse, assignor to the Vote Berger
er comuany. printing machine; Orlan.
do c. Frick. assignor to Smalley Man.
ufacturing company, Manitowoc. feed
cutter: Charles W. Kersteter. Milwau-
kee. sprinkler head; Alfred Laukhuff,
Milwaukee. paper cutting mechanism;
(reissue) Henry c. Miller, Milwaukee,
looee-leaf binder; Clarence A. Shaler.
Waupun. electrical heating unit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
BREEDING Ewes.

Every flock owner Of long expe-
rience in handling breeding ewes fully
realizes that the condition of the ewes
at mating has a decided influence up
on the breeding qualities Of both ewes
and progeny.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Milwaukee Loses Meet.

Although Milwaukee put up strong
fight for the next convention Of the
First district of the Women's Relief
Corps of Wisconsin, they lost out to
East Troy. At the close of the session
in Sheboygcn the following officers
for the ensuing year were elected
District president, Mrs, Mary Conrad
East Troy; senior president, Mrs
E. W. Senton, Waukesha; junior vice
president, Mrs. Nellie Carey, Mani
towoc: secretary, Mrs. Ida Achier
East Troy; treasurer. Mrs. Clara AL
bers, Sheboygan.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
White hnns

Father-What do you mean By Civ
ing that little boy in the next street
such a licking?
Willie-Why, all the boys practice
on him, because he doesn't even tell
his father and mother
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
pryino Up the Cows.

Do not allow the COWS to dry up
during the latter part Of simmer. as
this necegsitates keeping them
through the winter. giving a smaller
hcE Of milk than they should
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Cautious Criticism,

There's something aliuriug shout
a dimpie"
so there is. but nate &c see
dimplo full 70 the brim @ith .uIcDm
powder"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

THAT woman next door is cat.
How, now2''
Here ! spend 5000 for Z ssaside
trip. and she pretends she didn't
know I vas away"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

"But. daughter. why didn't yoa tell
the young man TO stop kissing youT p
asked the mother.
why. mother. you know you taught
me never to interrupt anyone,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27
Extremes.

Ought these two articles to go un-
der the same heading?"
NO: they are not on the ;.le foot
ing"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-11-27

Thrifty habits are your friends"
Yes. suppose a man nowadays is
known by the bank accounts he
keeps"