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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Wisconsin . DUMPING Ground

Governor McGovern vetoed the Optic
metry Bill and leaves Wisconsin open
to grafters and fakirs to go through
the state selling glasses. We have no
law to prevent the fakirs going about
selling glasses to the farmers and other
folks who live in smaller cities. Re-
member you are not protected against
these fellows who offer to sell you
glasses, and fit your eyes with imper-
feet lenses and use brass frames for
gold. All the states about uG ave this
law and the incompetent fellows are on
their way from those states to Wiscon-
sin to dupe the innocent buyers, be-
cause the bars are down and they can
be admitted now without taking an ex-
animation. II. G. EyENsoE.
Eyesight Specialist, La Crosse, and
member of legislative committee of
Wisconsin association of optometrics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Interested In AM Deaf cbildp

If so, write to Superintendent E. w.
Walker, of the State school for the
deaf, Delvan. This school teach e s
speech and lip reading, has the same
course that is given to hearing children
in the public schools and in addition
gives instruction in various trades. The
children are well cared for IN every
way. Medical atter@ance is furnished
and an eye and ear specialist is provid-
ed, all 10 the end that the children may
develop the brightest intellect, { h e
soundest morals and the highest effici.
ency possible This school is supported
by the state. Everything is furnished
free to the deaf boys and girls Of Wis
consin. Next term begins September
10
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
WestL,y Man 10 Anto smash

La Crosse papers give accounts of O.
collision which occurred between the
automobile Of d. w. Skunberg of West
b. and street car on Monday evening.
A. Anderson of Cashton was injured
about the head. Skunberg and another
man escaped with light scratches, al
though the anto turned turtle when it
was struck. The machine was quite
badly wrecked.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
SNAKE BITE pRovEDFATAL
Little Erickson Girl Dies From the
Ill Effect

The CENSOR gave, last week, facts
of the dangerous condition of q little
-year-old girl, daughter Of Sam
Erickson of Sterling. who was bitten
by rattlesnake. She did not arrive
in the city till four hours following the
time she was bitten by the reptile,
The poison had 50 persneated her sys-
tenn that surgeons were unable to ar
rest the i'll effects, although every re
storative was resorted TO.
The family has the sincere sympathy
of the public in this most unfortunate
death Of their little one.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
High Honor for Our Band

The Third Regiment Band was com.
manded to go to Milwaukee to lead in
the great parade of the Perry Centen.
NAL celebration, the main features of
which are on today. Several companies
of National Guard will participate in
the affair. cui boys went down forty
strong.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Fine Crop Prospect

John Stoll and Geo. Schroeder re-
turned last Wednesday from their auto
trip through the central portion of the
state, reporting that owing to the con-
tinued downpour of heavy rain, the
condition of crops in the sandy districts
they visited is really marvellous far
superior to those of ordinary years.
We think this is a favorable season for
prodigal SONS to dispose of their hold
ings in the sandy wastes and bic them
selves back to old Vernon where we
raise bumper crops under any condi-
tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
A Much Needed Improvement

The cement crew is engaged in build
ing culvert at the intersection of
Rusk and Gillette streets just south of
the Pretzfield warehouse. The sewer
will be two feet square and is hoped
will be sufficiently large 70 relieve
the abnormal congestion during food
time. 1t viii be a great relief to resi-
asnts at that point.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Change of Date for Automobile Run

The Sentinel reliability tour has beer
postponed one week from original dates
to accommodate a large number OF
1salers who would be unable to partici-
pate on the original dates. This will
bring the tour through Viroqua on
Thursday, August %, and Harry Apple,
secretary of the state automobile asso-
citation, has confidence that the entry
list will be the largest in the history Of
the tour, and it will serve TO introdu .
the new 1914 models. At the present
time the REQ, Ford, Studebaker, Nit
chell, K. G. H., Michigan and Buick
are assured entries and there are not
less than seventeen other prospective
dealers scheduled for participation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Snakes as Revenue Producer

While enroute to Chaseburg Hugh
Allen of Newton killed nineteen rattle
snakes. This capture means a nice
days wages, amounting to So 30, and
1t is well worth all of that to get rid of
these poisonous reptiles. Coon Valley
Herald.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
FOR SALE

The city has on hand and for sale
crushed rock at $40 per cord. or fine
dust rock suitable for lime mixing or
land restorer at Sc. Make application
to GEO. X CLARKE, City Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Fair Premium Books

The annual fair premium book is just
issued from the press and may be had
by any who wish by calling on Secretary
Morley or at the CENSOR Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Poultry Wanted

will load car of poultry at viro-
qua on Friday and Saturday. August
10 and l6. Bring in your poultry and
you viii be sure to receive right prices
for it. IT. r.. LAWS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
Az The Air Dome

Remember Mox-Sad- ALI will be here
next week, Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday. Prices i0c and 15c In connect
ion with moving pictures.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
BOOST; DON'T
KNOCK!

D0N'T be pessimstl Don't Knock! Be an
II Optimist Boost Suppose there is some
thing wrong with the the town-don't be a
lInocker and roast it. Suppose the town isn't just
what would have it-what of it? There are
many besides US. Don't kick; lend hand; try to
make our town better.
Be an optmist Don't be dead one. We
want no drags to hold us back We want boom
ers; we need boomers We must have faith in
town. We must believe in its future.
That means spending our money here to
make our town richer to keep its riches at home.
1t means patronzing home industries home mer-
chants. home markets, home enterprises these
make the town richer, greater, better.
Be an optmist Don't be deadhead The
optimist is the man who thinks big thoughts; who
does big things-a maker, dynamo of action and
creative power.
Be an optmist community of optimists
does things. 1t creates life; it draws other life to
it; it advances grows, thrives, unfolds, enriches
1t booms because it is made of boomers.
Let's have faith in our towns future let's
believe in its greatness Let's think it. preach it.
teach it. live it.
Why not be boosters -optmists, boomers? We
boom our own interests when we boom our town.
Not whining pessmist; but smiling opti-
mist. Not gutter but booster. Not tearing
down. but building up. Not dragging back, but
pushing ahead, No knocking, no roasting, but
boosting, booming pushing that's our motto.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

Between 10. 900 and IL, 900 soldiers of
the regular army will assemble at Spar
ia next year for the biennial interior
maneuYers
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

Harold, little son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene sullivan, died at Ontario, the
result of drinking kerosine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

Fred Clary Of Richland Center was
instantly Killed, while Investigating the
cause of a delayed blast. Four blasts
were discharged simultaneously, one
failing TO ignite. AS he approached the
spot, it exploded, throwing him 100 feet.
He was young man, recently married.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

Richland County bank at Richland
Center. has increased its capital stock
from $50, 900 to $1,000 W. H. Pier,
the principal stakeholder and president,
located at West Lima following the
war. EARNED, taught school, elected
to county office, attended strictly to his
official and private affairs. and is today
the leading financier in Richland,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

The Westby Times announces that
Claus Hottie brought in leaf of tobac-
co 27t inches in length and 15t inches
wide, picked July Both. Surely good
growth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

Peter 7. Goldberg, aged 81 years,
died suddenly Of dropsy at his home
near Westby. He was pioneer resi-
dent of that section, born in Norway.
and veteran of the Civil war. Seven
children and wife survive.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

Lee Hickok, 1S-year-old son of Mrs.
Mary Hickok of Ferryville. died at La
Crosse of abcess on the appendix and
was buried at De Soto.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

The Richland Democrat says: Jesse
Dingf1ar, whose home is at Byrds creek
was 100 years OF age on the 10Th of
July and the event wac celebrated in
becoming style at his home. Among
the more than two hundred guests pres.
ent were eight old soldier comrades of
the venerable man.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

In portions of Richland county crops
suffered severe damage from hail last
week. In some localities corn and
standing grain was completely pounded
into the ground.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

John Klinkner passed away at his
home in Cashton after a lingering i'll
ness with heart disease, aged So years.
He leaves a wifesand eight children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06
ROUND AND ABOUT US.

Antoine Grignon, IS years old, FREE Oh
half breed, son of the first white trs Ter
TO open a station at Prairie du Chen,
died at Trempealeau, July24 Grignon
was veteran of the Black Hawk wars,
Ia noted Indian fighter In bis day, and q
scout with United States troops at Fort
Crawford, Prairie du Chen. during the
Black Hawk troubles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-08-06

See the freless cooker at chas.
Slack z.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06

his lips was blue from the cold. It
wasent cold day, eether; but he felt
cold
Here, old man, sed Pa, try litteI
sip of this brandy, 1t will do you n
lot of good.
The old hermit took a big swallow
of sum brandy that Pa had with him,
& after a mtnnit he began to look a
littel moar like other old men.
Thay tell me you had riches OnS',
sed Pa, G. that you wasted them. How
did you cum to spend all yure nanny ?
l will tell you, sed the old hermiy.
I will tell you & this littel chap all
about the riches l had. The natives
down in the village think it was gold
that | had wen thay hear me say that
! had riches, but it wasent gold. The
riches that | had d that | wasted was
the riches of youth & helth & good
brain. | newer put them in the banN
ware thay wud draw interest, he sed.
! just let them slip & be neglected &
grow rusty, & wen l finally reeliZed
that l wud have to work hard to keep
up in the battel for existence, l found
that | was a tired old man, too weak
to hte with the yunger men around
me. So l calm & bilt this house up
on the hill, ware I wuddent have to
see the happy faces of men who had
made a success out of thare life.
He has a kind of a eesy life, / sed
to Pa wen we was going back hoarr.
No. Bobbie, sed Pa; he has the
hardest life in the wurld.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
Snap x
x Shots
MAIDEN NEGOTIATIONS.

When a woman says, BE my
friend" she means Il love you"
Before marriage the man talks anG
the woman listens; after marriage thu
woman talks and the man listens-or
else they both talk and the neighbors
listenl
II isn't the length that makes the
poem-or size the man. A good penny
IS far better than "a bad dollar.
Some husbands seem To love their
automobiles better than their wives.
At least they seem to study them
more carefully
1t was never written in the book OF
doom that we should worry and com
plain and suffer and sulk. We help
ourselves to gluttonously large por-
tions Of these charming commodities.
Who knows how far ahead We
women would get in the world II ii
were not for the hobhle skirts inter
ference with our progress!
They say we have no sense of hui
mor-we women. And yet think OF
our English cousins who break laws
to prove themselves capable of max
ing them' Lillian LAUFERTN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06

evidence in your behalf than l did?
Who proved that you could not have
stolen the stones? Whom have you to
thank for being at liberty now but
the expert who swore that no such dia-
monds had been seen before in this
world?"
Philip waited until the mans pas
sion had exhausted itself Then he
went on cooly:
THAT is your point Of view. I sup
pose. Mine is that you could have sat
isfed yourself concerning all those
points without sending me to prison.
However. this discussion is beside the
present question. VIII you buy my dia-
monds2"
Isaacstein recovered his seat. He
wiped his face vigorously, but the trad
ing instinct conquered his fury,
Yes" he snapped. How much do
you want for them"
Il notice their value steadily in
creases. The first time you saw this
diamond'-and he held up the stone
originally exhibited to the dealer-''you
said it was worth six or seven hundred
However,. l will take your own valua-
ton for this unimportant collection. and
will accept $4,000"
"Oh. you will, will you? And how VIII
you have Tin notes or gold?"
He could not help this display of
cheap sarcasm. The situation was los
ing its annoyance; the humor of it was
beginning to dawn on him. When his
glance rested more critically on Philip.
the boys age, the poverty of his cir
cumstanceS, the whole fantastic incon-
gruity Of the affair forced his recogni-
ton.
Not unprepared for such a retort.
Philip gathered the stones together, and
twisted the ends of the paper. Evil
IDENTIFY the parcel was going back into
his pocket. He glanced at clock, too,
which licked solemnly over the office
door.
Here, what are you doing?" cried
Isaacstein.
Going to some one who will deal
with me in a reasonable manner. 1t is
not very late yet. l suppose there are
plenty of firms like yours in Hatton
Garden. or l can go back to Mr.. Viii
son"
sit down. Sit down." growled the
Jew. vainly striving to cloak his nerv-
BUSINESS by show Of grim jocostty, Il
never saw such boy in my life You
are touchy as gunpowder I was only
joking"
Il am not joking. Mr.. Isaacstein.
Your price is my price 10000"
do you think l carry that amount
of money in my purse?' demanded
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06

Isaacstein. striving desperately to think
out some means whereby he could get
Philip into more amiable mood, when,
perchance, the true story of the gems
might be revealed.
Philips Scheme.
No" was the answer. Even II you
gave it to me. l should not take 1t away.
l want you to advance, say, $50, to-
day. require clothes-and other
things. Then, tomorrow, you can bring
me to a bank, and pay portion of the
purchase price to my credit, giving me
at the same time a written promise to
pay the remainder within a week, or a
mOnth-any reasonable period, in fact y
The diamond merchant was quickly
becoming serious, methodical, as he lis
tened This businesslike proposal was
the one thing needed to restore his be-
wlldered faculties.
Tell me, boy" he said, who has
been advising you?"
mo one"
DO you mean to say you came here
to-day to trade with me without con-
sulting any other person."
81 certainly told Mr.. Abingdon I was
coming. and l feel that l can always
return to him for any advice If I am
in difficulty. but the offer have just
made is my own"
Watching Isaacstein's face was an in
teresting operation to Philip. Under
ordinary conditions he might as we'll ex-
pect to find emotion depicted in pound
of butter as in that oily countenance.
with its set expression nodded by years
Of sharp dealings But to-day the man
was startled out OF all the accustomed
grooves of business. He was confronted
with a problem so novel that his ex-
perience was not wide enough TO en-
brace it.
To Be Continued Tomorrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
Little Bobbie S Pa
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

ia & me went out for walk
yesterday & we walked way up
a mountain to ware a old man
lives in littel log house Pa had
herd about the old man & how he
had lot of mummy wen he was yung
x how he lost il all e. was living
all by hisself. l never had a chanst
to talk to a hermit & neither did
Pa, SO we went up to see the hermit
on the hill.
Wen we got up to the Iittel log
house, l thot ii was a funny plaice
for a man to live. The woods was
buttful all around it, but thare wasent
any folks thare to be cumpany for the
old man, & he dident eeven have any
cats OF dogs or chickings He was all
alone in that llttel house, & it was
getting neer winter.
He dfdent want to talk at first, but
Pa can always git peepul to talk to
him. The way he gifts them to talk,
he talks so much hisself that thay git
tired Of heering him, so thay start In
After littel while the hermit began
to talk to u.s.
1t doesn't matter what my naim was
or Is, he sed. l have been up here on
the top of this mountain for twenty
long years. In the summer l set out
In front of my house & git warm IN
the sun, & in the winter I stay inside
& burn up fire wood & stay warm
that way.
Doan't you ever git loansum for
yure fellow-men Pa sed to him.
Why shud l git loansum for my
fellow men? sed the hermit. If I cit
sick, can lie in that bed thare & lie
for all of my fellow II am
well, thay newer know or care wether
I want to see them or not. l do not
ask them for anything, & 1 have moth
ing to give them. I do not like vim
men. eether. he sed, & children an
noy me.
1 looked at the old hermit & his
face was hard & meen; he dident like
anything in the wurld, cud see that.
1t made me feel kind of sad to think
how differnt he Is from my grandpa
& the other old men know that are
nice kind. His face was white &
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
A Difference.

A celebrated Irish counsel, as re-
markable for his brogue as for his
bon mots, being retained against
young officer, opened the case in the
following manner:
My lord, l am counsel for the
Crown, and I am first to acquaint
your lordship. that this soldier"
Stop, sir" said the military hero
I would have you know, sir, / am
an officer"
"Oh, sir, beg your pardon!" said
the counsel, very dryly. ITO speak
more correctly, this officer who is no
soldier!'
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
Copyright. 1904. by Edward ]. CiOds)
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT

lO-lDA . l4No Ai1l4hlI4LN l.
But he had suffered much since then.
and suffering had strengthened him.
Moreover, he had taken the measure OF
Isaacstein. There was a score TO be
wiped on before that worthy and he
entered into amicable business rela-
lions
The instant the immature Jew be-
hind the grille set eyes on Philip, he
bounded back from the window and
gazed at him with a frightened look,
Had this young desperate broken out
Of prison and come to murder them all?"
Help! Help" he shouted. Muir
der.''
Clerks came running from the inner
office. among them the elderly man who
interfered in Phirs behalf on the last
occasion
IISAACSTEIN AGAIN-1O pit black
Make that idiot shut up. said Philip
calmly, "and tell Mr.. Isaacstein l am
here"
The office boy was silenced. and the
excitement Gained down. Yes. the
! diamond merchant was in. If Philip
would walk upstairs to the waiting room
his presence would be announced.
Thank you" he said; but kindly see
| that this urchin does not let others
/ know / am here l don't want crowd
| to be gathered in the street when 1
/ come out"
| such cool impudence from raga-
muffin was intolerable. or nearly so
| But Isaacstein ruled his minions with a
rod of iron. and they would fain wait
the little mans pleasure ere they ven
tured their wrath on the boy Besides,
they were afraid OF Philip Like most
| people in London, they had read the
newspaper reports Of the Police Court
proceedings. and they were awed by hts
| strangely incomprehensibIe surround
| ings.
So he was silently ushered upstairs,
and soon he caught the thick voiced
order Of Isaacstein:
Show him in"
The Jew. however, dived into his pri-
vate sanctum before Philip entered the
general office. The boy found him there.
seated at his table
The duel began with questions:
How did YOU get out SO soon? You
were remauded for week.
Are you going TO send for a police
man."
Don't be rude. boy. but answer me-"
81 am not here 20 satisfy your curl
osity. Mr.. Isaacstein. l have called sim
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
It All Depends.
To Be Continued To-morre'

Among the members of a working
gang on the railway was an Irishman
who claimed to be very good at fig
ures. The boss, thinking that he
would get ahead of Pat, said:
Say Pat, how many shirts can you
get out of a yard ,"
That depinds." answered Pat, ION
whose yard you get into"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
He's Happy in the Summer.

please help a poor fellow wot can't
work at his trade on account Ov the
weather." whined the tramp
Here's a dime" said the charitabla
lady. How does the weather inter-
fere with your work."
Thanks, lady. Yer see, I'm pick
pocket, an the cold weather makes
everybody keep their hands in their
pockets"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06

effect OF the same is wonderful: am
now relieved almost entirely Of the
trouble l have experienced and am
gaining in weight and feel almost like
a new man. I can not find words to
express my appreciation and benefits
Of this preparation.
Very respectfully,
J. .. EWING.
Several OF the boys remarked,
What are you doing to get so fate"
Now. this case should convince all
persons suffering with stomach trou-
bles OF great benefits and cures that
thousands Of people are receiving who
are using the wonderful Quaker Tx
tract that has been introduced in this
city. II / would publish all the re
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06

ports received from people VINO h az
been made well, it would require NY ~
entire paper. Some were csssSS f1r
rheumatism that had not WaIKeo
months. others were cases OF cal a.
kidney, liver, bladder or biooaa INN
dreds Of children have expelled "oItl..S'
and to-day are robust. healthy I"-
" can to-day at Coursey & Mq9n1 5
drug store. 70 Marietta street, ana
tain Quaker Extract, 81, OF tHIe7 III
81 so and six for s.. OIL Of BAN H..
or five for 81 SO do not delhy, ~.
call to-day. We prepay all eApi es7
charges on all orders Of 50 or owe.
(AdVtJ
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
FIRST BREAKFAST IN 5 YEARS

This letter will explain In itself the
cause:
Atlanta. Ga, June II, 1911
Coursey & Mum Drug Co.:
Dear Friends-I wish to speak of the
great benefit I have derived from the
QUAKER EXTRACT that IS being
handled by you. l presume no one
knows better than yourself the differ
ent prescriptions filled for myself con-
tanning PEPSlN BROMIDES, etc, as
prescribed by different physicians for
the stomach trouble / have suffered
with and all Of which only gave tenn
porary relief. | purchased three bot
ties of the HERB EXTRACT and the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-06
A Marvel.

Adoring Grandmother-Isn't he a
lovely baby
Calm Visitor Yes, he's a nice little
baby.
Adoring Grandmother (enthusias-
tically)-And SO intelligent, He just
lies there all day and breathes, and
breathes, and hreathes.