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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

No. shows good stalk, we'll bal
aneed ear about four feet from
the ground, we'll set and turned down
enough TO shed tire rain. No. 2 is a
weak stalk, joints too long, ear set
too high and much too near the top.
those stalks which, although they may
have borne one good ear, indicate by
their general appearance that they
would not reproduce a perfect stand
next season.
Seed corn selection Is one of the
most important details of growing the
crop 1t must be undertaken in a
systematic manner. because slipshod
and uncertain methods will only re-
suit in disappointment and failure.
Really seed corn should be raised on
specially prepared ground from pedi-
greed seed, and this work should have
been undertaken at planting time last
spring. However, good beginning In
the selection OF seed can be made now.
When the corn is thoroughly ripe
In the field the selection should be
made Sy taking a row at time and
picking only those ears which come
up to a certain standard fixed before
hand
In the selection of the standard the
farmer must make up his mind In
advance whether he wants large.
coarse stalk with the ear high frorN
the ground, or a smaller stout stalk
with the ear lower down.
II he desires a large ear with
coarse grains. or a medium-sized ear
with the grains compactly set. he must
make his selections accordingly.
Right here. however, the selector Is
warned against a very common mis-
take-that is picking ears OF abnor-
NAL size or appearance. II he wants
a large ear with coarse and loosely
set grains he may find an occasional
ear bearing these characteristics In a
very marked degree, abnormally so in
fact, but IT would be a mistake 10
select such an ear because the ten.
dency will be TO increase variation and
when these variations run to excess,
they are pretty sure to produce un.
desirable qualities.
1t would be just as great a mistake
II the selector is looking for medium
sized ear with closely set grains to
select an understood ear with the alb
formally sized grains, for the reason
above given. 1t IS always wise to
stick 10 the medium specimens. hav.
Ing the desired characteristics. as bet
ter results will always follow such
selections.
II is a good plan to select seed from
stalks of stout, healthy growth which
have made uniform progress during
the season and that are well provided
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

with leaves so as 10 provide plent.
of fodder It is important to obserw
thc tassel of the stalk to see that
- strong, symmetrical and is we'll de
veloped and free from any evidencl
of disease.
The stalk from which the ears ar
taken should be well rooted in tn
ground, upright. strong and vigorous
and any evidence OF disease or al
normal growth should at once con
denim it.
Only ears that are well silked an,
that are thoroughly covered with thu
husk from tip to tip should be select
ed. Here again 1t is a mistake to Sc
lect ears bearing abnormally devei
oped husks or husks that are too littl,
developed.
II the ear contains an unusua
amount OF husk II is a sure sign o
coarseness and will show up badly II
next years crop.
The shank bearing the ear shout,
be short and not over an inch o
an inch and quarter in diameter
and those ears pointing downwarl
are the most desirable These she,
the rain and thus preserve the grail
while those ears which stand uprigh
or nearly so, naturally catch molstun
which trIckles down iuto the grail
and causes 1t to rot
AS to the number OF rows an
grains on the ear, these will var.
with the variety. but in most standarv
varieties they run from 16 to 20, a
though they may run as high as 2
and still conform 10 standard
If the number runs below IL tn
ear should be discarded. The row
should run straight from butt to If
and those ears containing wavy row
or rows that become mixed at an
point and lose their identity are no
10 be taken.
Do not select ears that are mucl
larger at the butt than at the til
The cob of the perfect ear should b
perfectly straight and uniform In ell
conference.
The grain should be rather wedge
shaped but symmetrical and we
formed and not too long. The IL
of the ear should be perfectly COY
cred with corn. as we'll as the but
Not many ears containing these chal
acteristics will be found In a randor
selection the first season; but by car,
full breeding. ears may be produce
which will be perfectly covered a
both ends and symmetrical in appeal
ance from butt to tip.
In selecting seed corn II is necei
sary of course to aim at the perfeo
standard and not be content with any
thing else. If one goes TO the troubl
9: making any selection, why not carr
it out to its conclusion and strive t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

peplum is tucked to correspond with
the bodice, the tucks being left open
at the lower edge. Al the front an
extra group of tucks Ia set In OK.
actly at the center and the white frili
turns toward the right. over the fast.
ening In sharp contrast to the frill on
the bodice.
Luncheon or Tea Frock of Blue
Crepe Meteor-Total cost. So. This
frock will require, in the medium size:
-four and onehalf yards of old BLUE
crepe meteor. ~ inches wide, at $I.60
a yard; three-fourths of yard of
white crepe de chine. at 81 yard;
one-half yard of black satin, at 81 a
yard
Bridge Gown in Gray Black aud
Cream Tones--Total cost, $11.54 This
gown viii require, in the medium size:
Five yards Of gray crepe meteor. az
inches wide, at $3.50 yard; one yard
of black charmeuse. at $3.50 a yard:
one-half yard of black silk fringe, at
81 yard; three-fourths of yard OF
cream filet lace, at $3.50 yard; three
eighths OF yard of white satin, at
81 a yard: two and one-hnlf do zen
wooden button molds. at two cents a
dozen: two yards Of gray silk muslin,
at 20 cents yard. for drop skirt.
The illustration shows the new
Niniche hat over which Paris is agog.
1t is OF white straw trimmed with vel
vet ribbon and roses.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Another Apology called For.

Dear Sir:-I do not approve Of the
nnseemly levity with which You have
treated the protest of Mr. Henry B.
Smith. because you have iampooned
the noble profession OF comic opera
and dramatic authorship. l, too, feel
that l have Just cause to protest
against your ill-timed and mistaken
Jokes Not once, but often. have you
published alleged humorous articles
describing the efforts Of young mar
ried women to cook. would say that
II you would quit trying TO write
Jokes and learn to cook you would be
of more benefit to yourself and human
ity. observe that Mr.. Smith offers
TO have comic opera staged for you:
wish to say that II you will express
a desire to cook. I will give you po
htion myself.-January Bride.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Advice About veiIInas.

Choose yeilings carefully. 1t makes
all the difference in the world wheth.
er the fact is covered with a gauge
which becomes the features or with
one which blurs them and throws
deep shadows under the eyes and
about the mouth. Many a woman who
Is regarded as beauty owes much
OF that reputation 10 the fact that Ahe
selects her veilings cannily.
CraqueIe or filet meshes covered
with indistinet floral designs greatly
becomes the woman with prominent
features. and especially II her com
plexion Is a bit sallow
Chenille dots on thin mesh belong
to the woman with delicate complex
ion, and when this yelling is all black
It lends brilliancy to the pink and
white tones~and has the effect of deep
ening the tint of the eyes. The same
type OF a beauty cannot go far amiss
N selecting any Of the Russian nets
OF diagonal cross or hair line mesh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

The quality and quantity of I'ext
years corn crop Will depend ry
largely upon the selection of see -
not merely the picking out of GO:
looking ears, but upon the time. ace
and manner in which the selection is
made.
If we wait until just before plant
Ing time next spring and then run
through the corn-crib and pick out
what looks to be likely seed, we are
taking chances OF about eight TO one
against a full crop.
The time to select seed corn is in
the fall after the grain is thoroughly
ripe. and the selection should be made
In the field. This method enables one
to know exactly the kind of stalk
itch produced the ear and to avoid
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

As extremely high ears tenc to b
later than those lower down, the,
should not be used for seed. On tn
other hand ears too low tend to es
IRENE eariiness and therefore non
but ears Of uniform height shouI
be used for seed.
produce perfect grains instead OF one
half or three-quarters perfect? Oll.
the perfect grain IS worth striving for
The selection Of iced corn in the Gcl,
is not an easy job or one quickly ae
complished. Il clnnot be done in tn,
usual corn-pickiI Z way. but must b.
done with basket on arm and in !
spirit Of calm contentment eyeI
though whole lays work brings no
more than a dozen ears 10 the see,
bin.
II the work is hastily done thl
chances are LARGELY Ia favor OF a 700
crop next year What is a day
two spent in tie selection Of seed a
the proper time IS COMPARED to thi
increase Of Be,t year's crop resrhlni
from careful and wise selection?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Official Count Ended.


The state board of election can.
vassers completed its count of the
votes cast at the primary election for
the candidates Tor state offices. Gov
ernor McGovern. Republican candidate
for governor. received 1880. The
official count gives Karel 4S,23S and
Schmitz 3G,975. For state treasurer
on the Republican ticket, Johnson Sc
cured 1881 and Krumrey 32,3S5. In
the contest for the Republican nomi-
nation for attorney general Owen re-
ceived 1882 and Lehner 81 ,2S1 Bob
lens received 1928 in the contest for
the Democratic nomination for lieu
tenant governor and Moehlenpah 25.-
159. For state treasurer on the
Democratic ticket Lombard secured
94,427 and Schmidt 37,129 Kading,
successful Democratic candidate for
attorney general, received 37,405 and
Doherty 35,32a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
W. c. T. U. Meets September 81.

The thirty-ninth annual convention
Of the Wisconsin Woman's Christian
Temperance union viii be held in Ap-
pleton September q 10 October l.,
when from IT'S to 200 delegates are
expected. The officers are: Presi
dent, Mrs. W. A. LAWSON. Milwaukee;
vice1,resident, Mrs. Auno W. Warren
Stoughton; corresponding secretary
Mrs. ( ". Toilet. Spencer: recording
secretary, Mrs. Juha Hutchinson. Ar
herst: treasurer. Mrs Ida n. Cooke
Green Bay
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
hnrn al

The laurel wreath and the Carnegie
medal must be awarded to Human
Life. Other magazines have an
nounced the last novel" by David
Graham Phillips. but Human Life
cones out with a daring statement
that It will not have story by Mr..
Phillips. II supports this statement
by letter from Mr.. PhiiilI,s saying
that he hadn't the time to write
story for that magazine. bts might
eventually do one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
DAINTY WAISTS.

White satin waists are exquisitely
dainty. but It Is to be feared that the
daintiness Of such waist viii be very
svanescent. says the Montreal Star. So
OILY the woman who can afford the
somewhat high cost of constant dry
cleanings may indulge 10 white satin
fall Nirts--unless she cares TO do
them ap aerself There Is a special
wasbayle satin that comea for these
white aists but the best of tub sat
10 mast be handled with extreme care
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
All She Wants. Anywa

Il hear that your daughters hus-
band. the Prince de Drut. is aever at
home, even for his meals" says the
friend
THAT is perfectly true" acknowl.
edges the proud motherinIaw of the
title, 'sGt he leaves all his uniforms
and decorations and corOnets and
swords and the like in the house all
the time. My daughter Is perfectly
happy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

And now is the day
The oyster comes.
Across the bay
The longer huns
A merry song
From overhead:
Come. jump along,
Get out OF bedl"
And as he wields
His mighty ralses
Across their fields
Bach oyster wakes
And hastens on
All glad and bright.
To greet tils dawn
OF appetite.
A ne oyster WAI
BE cold and grum
Across the bay;
But let him come.
Wen make him grin.
Before our Vfiles
Hen open in
Tho broadcast smiles.
This II the day
The oyster coaes.
Full-grown and gay
Our Joy he sums.
Wen gladly scan
This oyster plant
Eat all we can
Can what we can't.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
VIII Make Investigation.


The Wisconsin Humane society has
had numerous complaints as to cruel
ty in handling fowls by express com.
panies. Some complaints have come
from receivers and some from people
who have Witnessed the handling.
81 am glad something is going to be
done ia regard to the handling of poul
try shipments" said Julius F. Voltz,
station agent of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee and St Paul railway, when asked
If he had seen any cruelty to the birds.
Il have frequently found conditions
which ought not to prevail. l think,
for one thing, that the fowls should
not be shipped in crates Slated over
the top to insure the fowls not smoth-
ering, for their heads are stretched
through the crates in an effort to get
comfortable, and when other crates
are thrown upon them the fowls are
injured"
When the unloading is being uone
feathers are torn from the fowls and
scattered on the platform. When a
woman asked the men m charge to
take more care they responded by
jerking out crates from the car and
throwing them down with more ener-
gy than before.
The crates were piled three and four
high, so that there was no more air in
them than as il they had had solid
tops. The hens were holding their
mouths open. as hens do when suffer
ing from exceeding thirst, wheE they
were not being thrown about, and u.s.
ting their throa;s to express their suf
fering. After the crates we're put one
on the other they were pushed about
so that the neaks OF the poultry we're
caught and tom.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
The farmers aid.

A quail examined in Virginia had
10000 pigweed seeds In its erop-tSese
seeds are very small. Of course. At
his rate someone estimates the quail
Of virginia and North Carolina togeth-
or would consume in ore season about
1000 tons Of weed seed.
There are twenty-five federal bird
reservation in our country. consisting
II islands OF wide tracts Of land or
water. on which all killing Of birds is
lnlawful during certain seasons Of the
rear. The birds soon learn where
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Hardy Peaches.

The professors in the department o
horticulture Of me Missouri Univef
sity are experlm enting to prodgce haf
der varieties Of peaches Tor the &C
commodation Of the states climate
which is inclined 70 run to light ca.ll
freezes. The ne~ variety. II success
full, viii be cross between tia ElDeI
tas a1d Crz8foras
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Plans for the reorganization Of the
Milwaukee Alumni association Of the
University of Wisconsin were COM
plsted at a special meeting Of 100
members OF the association at the Uni
yersity club in the city of Milwaukee.
After listening to the report Of
George B. Hill. chairman of the re-
organization committee. 1t was voted
to finance the association throughout
the year b. means OF special benefits,
as occasion may require. instead OF
charging members special dues.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Tn. Village cu,up.

The village wit seats himself at the
Easter social table.
"0ne oyster-two soups" he gurgles
to the waitress.
Now, the waitress has her own opln.
ION Of him and the Joke. without go
ing TO the kitchen to give the order,
she raises her voice SO that Il Is heard
over the hall, and remarks:
"One lobster--two soups''
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Reconsideration.

81 often regret that that 1 did not
attend some good co !.se." said the
pert young man. ''anG acg~ire a little
more polish"
We'll" suggested the tired young
woman. Why don't yoa hire some
gas litter to rub you up a tribe now?"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
EaIr L. Called Best In History.

That the state fair which recently
closed in Milwaukee was the best ever
held from the standpoint Of both
quantity and quality is the statement
of ]. C. Mckenzie, secretary of the
state board of agriculture, who has
returned from Milwaukee after closing
up the business of the fair
The university college of agricul-
ture had particularly fine exhibit.
said Mr.. Mckenzie. State Treasurer
Dahl said the deposits Of the fair
Thursday we're the largest in the six
years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
An rhey underntood Him.

MY friends" said the doctor. as he
stood before the attentive audience,
81 am full OF uncertainty"
Here a number Of boarding house
people In the front rows looked al
each other Significantly. aud hoarsely
whispered:
He has been eating HASA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
Insurance Ausnts Meet.

About twenty-five of the leading
ag uts of the Wisconsin field staff, life
ane accident department, Travellers
Insurance company. held an all day
session at me Hotel Pfister in Milwau-
kee.
The meeting was called to order by
Manager =. H. Gordon and the morn
ing session was devoted to the acct
dent department.
Among those present we're H. B.
Knowlton. manager of the Illinois ter
ritory, and l j Muma, manager of the
Chicago territory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Dear Sir;-Speaking OF oyerheards
overheard this one: q bought my
little nephew an engine from that
floorwalker with the mustache that
ruas backward and forward and winds
up with key" SHOPPER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

william F. Bonness, Madison, nut
lock: William Charlton, Marisette,
combined wrench and clamp; Henry
Kaiser, New Holland, fruit jar cap
sealer; Otto J. Lademan, Milwaukee,
composite system; George Lemieux,
washburn. sawmill carriage; Anthony
r. Loerke. Menasha. sausage case
turner.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

IL It is to survive even one laundering
and retain It's pristine luster and rich
ness Of texture. Wash the washable
satin in soft water and suds Of pure
white soap. Wiring it not and rub It
not. but rinse in several clear. cool
waters, and iron when almost dry with
thin muslin between the satin and the
iron. So only will you save the Iuster
Of the texture OF the white satin shirt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

they are safe from cat and gun. Thu
birds In these excavations frequent;
become very tame.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

When you have ,ood balance Of
cold cash at the end Of the year
Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Dear Sir:--I overheard this: HE
bought horse from liveryman with
only one eys and spawned hind leg.
III. T.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
BANK BUSINESS
SHOWS INCREASE
Resources Gain $40, 054, 023.41
During Past Year.
STATEMENT BY A. E. kUoLT
Total Aggregates S2o5,sts,s6s.so-Ten
New Wisconsin Institutions Are
Added Between June IL and
September 4.

Madison.-The resources of state
banks have increased $26. 54,023.41 in
the past year. This statement is shown
in abstract of the state banking de-
partment issued by Commissioner A
e. Kuolt showing the financial condi-
ton of the $50 state banks, four saw
ings banks and Is trust companies Of
Wisconsin at the close of business
September A, 1912.
The total resources of these 500
institutions are $2O5,619, 5000, as
against total of s19S, 702. 967.s0 on
June ii of this year, showing a gross
gain of $685. 9S40.
The items of resources wherein the
principal increase is shown are loans
and discounts, increase, $3,349. 1851,
and amounts due from approved re-
serve banks, which have increased
1912, 225.S9.
The principal increase in the liza
bilities is in the item of deposits sub
ject to check, which show gain of
$3,69S,72173, in the period from June
IA to September of this year. Time
certificates of deposit show an In
crease of $1.707, 915.57, and savings
deposits have gained S1,077,27646.
The gain in the number of banks
is ten, from $50 on June IA to 599 on
September 4, and the capital has in.
creased $780, 900
The total resources of the state
banks on September this year was
$205, $3.50. as compared to total
resources on September 1, 1911, Of
$179, S62, 37SS9. This is an increase
of over $26.00O.0OO In the past year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02
"Drys" Ratify Platform.

"Drys" Ratify Platform.
The Prohibition state platform con
ventioR. which met in the rooms of
the state board OF agriculture in the
capitol, organized by electing Charles
L. Hill of RoseBaale as chairman and
A. w. Larsen of Fair Oaks as secre-
tary.
The state platform adopted at the
party convention in Madison on June
IL was ratified and formally adopted
by the convention. Attorney ]. B.
Smith of Madison was reelected as
state chairman. The following state
committee was elected:
First district, H. H. Tubbs, Elk
horn; Bert Bancroft, Waukesha; Sec
ond. William e. Mack, Fort Atkinson;
G. A. Paddock, Beaver Dam; Third, H.
S. Siggelko. Madison; Samuel Iseley,
Monroe: Fourth, ]. E. Clayton. Mil
waukee: G. M Mott, Milwaukee;
Fifth. l.. A Willis. Milwaukee; g. NJ.
Pelton, Milwaukee; Sixth, B. e. Van
Keuren, Oshkosh; A. f. Collins, Fond
du Lac: Seventh, Martin Larson,
Sparta: Oliver Needham, Midway;
Eighth. a. r. Buchanan, Norrie; T. w.
North, Stevens Point; Ninth, Alex.
McEathron. Depere; J. L. Sizer, Stur-
geon Bay; Tenth, John Waldal, Che
TEX; Beverly White, Maiden Rock;
Eleventh. John Page, Washburn Ed
win KersweI, Park Falls.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-10-02

Ne&1-~-61a-e>Gs2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Coooanut Trees.


 Cccoanut trees when systematically laid out are planted twenty-five to thir- ty feet apart making fifty to sixty five trees per acre. If the young trees are we'll taken care of the first nuts are borne tn the fourth year, but if they grow wild 1t may take tan years. according to soil and conditions. Un- der favorable cultivation they will pro duce a maximum yield In eight to ten years, which will continue until the tree is fifty to sixty years old. There are, however, trees 100 years old still producing. The tree produces regard less of the seasons that control our do- nestle plant life. Blossoms come forth every month, and the nuts ripen about twelve months later ali the year round. Thus every phase of growth may be found on each tree. From 75 to 100 merchantabie nuts come to maturity yearly, although each tree is common ly believed to produce bloom for each day. The nuts at maturity fall from the trees, but are often hand picked by the natives, who can run up the tree with great agility.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-08
Raok of Short Stories.

To read q dictionary twice through for pleasure. as Lerd Chatham did, is not tempting suggestian But there Iks a hint in Sir Mouhtstuart Grant DuFs diary of 1877, when he was do ling good sdeal. qf train travelling on the continent 'sfn these last days ] have been exceedingly amused by Braehet's sEtymnaoglqal Dictionary which Henry Gxnith recommended to me when I was in Oxford the other day and which is a perpetual success lsion of pleasant. szzrprisea
 'It Is e Admirable hallway book for lone who can onlE read at the stations. As the lord said who dipped into the dictionary while, waiting for Sir Wal ter Scott. the .dictaonary stories arr leunco short. !" 2. London Chronicle.